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A Trouser Protector.
Year: 1897

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Trouser Protector.
I, WILLIAM THOMPSON PURVIS of 3 Grace Street, Scotswood, Newcastle on Tyne,
in the County of Northumberland, Sanitary Sink Maker, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to the performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention consists in a trouser protector and has for object the provision of
a means for protecting the bottom part of trouser legs by keeping the trousers off
the boots, thus reducing the wear and preventing the trouser legs from fraying
at the bottom.
My trouser protector consists of a vulcanized rubber band which is 24 inches
ieng, more or less, 11th to 1th of an inch in thickness, inch wide in the narrow
part and one inch wide in the middle as shown on a reduced scale in the accom-
panying drawing. This band, which may have other approved dimensions, is
sewn or otherwise fastened inside the bottom part of trouser legs, the broad portion
bearing upon the heel part of the boot when in use. The ends may overlap in
front, if desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
A trouser protector substantially as and for the purpose described.
Improved Apparatus for Holding Reins.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 15th May, 1897
Improved Apparatus for Holding Reins.
I, WILHELM VOLLMANN, of No. 1, Fusilierstrasse Stargard, Pomerania, in the
German Empire, Machine Constructor, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The present invention relates to an apparatus for holding driving reins which
enables the driver to effect a more certain fastening of the driving reins to the
waggon so that the dangling down of the reins whereby the horse is frequently
induced to bolt is completely obviated.
My improved device is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which :-
Figure 1 shows the apparatus opened in side view.
Figure 2 shows a view from above of the same, and
Figure 3 shows a section of the same in the closed state.
The reiu holder is secured to a suitable part of the coachman's box, for instance,
to one of the sides thereof a (Figure 3) by means of screws or the like, and
consists essentially of the fixed U-formed clipping block b and of a block d
revolving upon the hinge c and provided with rubber plate e and handle d'. This
mechanism is locked by means of a hook f. The hook f (Figure 4) provided with
a handle is arranged to revolve upon a pivot g which is fixed at k of the lower
block b. The spring surrounding the pivot g has the object of holding the
hook f firmly in the locked position (see Figure 2).
When the apparatus is to be set in use the reins i (Figure 1) are placed upon
the lower clipping block and the upper clipping block d placed upon them and
locked by means of the hook f.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
The improved mechanism for holding reins characterised by the holding of
the same between a clipping block 6 of U-section affixed to the waggon and a
block d revolving upon a hinge c in combination with the hook ƒ for holding the
said parts locked together, substantially as described.
Dated this 19th dow of Anni 1907
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham,
Patent Agents for the Applicant.
A Combination Compass, Cigar Cutter, Cigar Holder, and Tweezers.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Combination Compass, Cigar Cutter, Cigar Holder, and Tweezers.
CHARLES WYATT HANCOCK Shoe Maker 104 Curzon Street Leicester, I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It consists of a Tube to be made of Brass, Iron, Copper, or any other metal, and to
be made in various lengths from 3 to 6 inches long of an inch wide by of an inch
deep. On the outside of the Tube will be a scale of inches, inches, inches,
inches, to run the whole length of the said tube. The inside of the tube contains
a forked steele spring which forms the self measuring Compass, Cigar Cutter, Cigar
holder, and Tweezers, which slides in and out of the tube by means of a slot in the
centre, which is regulated by a stop screwed and fixed in the forked spring. The
compass is regulated by sliding in and out, and the measurements on the tube denote
the ineasure between the two ends of the compass which also acts as a cigar cutter.
Dated this Eighth day of March 1897.
CHARDES WYATT HANCOCK Shoe Maker 104 Curzon Street Leicester, I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement, and
accompanying drawing :-
It consists of a Tube A to be made of Brass, Iron, Copper, or any other Metal, and
to be made in various lengths from 3 to 6 inches long, of an inch wide, by a tof
an inch deep. On the outside of the tube A will be a scale of inches A¹, inches,
inches, inches, to run the whole length of the said tube A. The inside of the
Tube A contains a forked steel spring B which, forms the self Measuring Compass,
Cigar Cutter, Cigar Holder, & Tweezers, and which slides in and out of the Tube by
means of a slot A2 in the centre, which is regulated by a Stop C screwed and fixed in
the forked spring B. The compass is regulated by sliding in and out, and the
measurements on the tube A denote the measure between the two ends of the
Compass, which also acts as a cigar cutter by the 2 ends of the forked spring B
being curved so that they act as nippers when it slides down the tube A, and the
same forked spring B through the curved ends, act as a Cigar Holder when drawn
down the tube A. And the same forked spring B when extended one inch out of the
tube A act as Tweezers by a gentle pressure of the thumb & finger.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1st. A Combination Compass.
2nd. Cigar Cutter.
3rd. Cigar Holder.
4th. Tweezers.
Dated this 25th day of May 1897.
CHARLES WYATT HANCOCK.
Improvements relating to Water Taps.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 2nd Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Water Taps.
I, ALEXANDER BROWNE, of the Firm of Browne and Company of 9 Warwick
Court, Gray's Inn, in the County of London, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention (a communication to me from abroad by Joseph Pauly of
67 Unterlindan, Frankfort o/M in the Empire of Germany, Plumber,) and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:
This invention consists in improvements relating to taps, such as water taps and
has for its object to prevent the pressure of the water as it passes through the tap,
and thus cause the water or other liquid to flow through in a gentle stream, so
that it may not be liable to splash.
According to this invention, a gauze disc or cap is inserted (preferably at the
nozzle of the tap) for the water or other liquid to pass through, such disc or cap being
fitted and attached as hereinafter described.
And in order that this invention may be understood I will now proceed to
describe the same with reference to the drawings accompanying this specification
in which Fig. 1 shews an elevation of a tap with pressure preventer attached
thereto, the latter being in section; Fig. 2 shews a vertical section of the pressure
preventer; Figs. 3 and 4 details hereinafter referred to.
The same letters denote the same parts in all the views.
a shews pressure-preventer, 6 wire gauze or other suitable net to same. The
extension c of the pressure preventer a is slightly tapered, and has a screw thread
on it: exterior. In order to impart a certain amount of elasticity to this exten-
sion c, slits are cut therein.
e (Figs. 1 and 4) shews a sleeve provided with a female thread-for attaching
the pressure preventer a to the tap. In order to effect this attachment, the sleeve e
and rubber pipe d (Figs. 1 and 3) are slidden upon the nozzle of the tap. The
pressure preventer a is placed on the pipe d (see Fig. 1) and the extension c and
pipe d are then both forced upon the tap by means of the screwing sleeve e on
the screwed extension c. The pressure preventer a and pipe are thus attached to
the tap in such a manner that they will resist the water pressure and will not be
liable to slip off.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
clir is:-
1. The combination with a tap, of network for the purpose set forth.
The method herein described of attaching a dise or con of natak

page_text: 3. The improvements relating to taps, substantially as herein described and for
the pupose set forth.
Dated this 26th August 1897.
BROWNE & Co.,
9 Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 14th May, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 14th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 14th May, 1898
THOMAS WORLEDGE, 36, Well Street, Mare Street, Hackney, London, N.E.,
Boot & Shoe Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
That this shoe is held on the foot by means of a spring at each side, such springs
being fastened to the instep bars at the one end & between the inner & outer
soles at the other.
THOMAS WORLEDGE, 36, Well Street, Mare Street, Hackney, London, N.E.,
Shoe Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement;-
That the shoe is held on the foot by means of an invisible spring at each side,
that are attached to the bars crossing the instep, at the upper end, passing down-
wards between lining, and outsides, being fastened at the lower end, between the
inner and outer soles and forepart of lining. An improvement in shoe fastenings.
A. Shows lining of shoe.
B. Are bars crossing instep.
C. Is the spring which admit the foot into the shoe, and holding it thereto,
being left unstitched at the back, to allow the free working of the foot.
D. Stitching by which the spring is held in position on the forepart, of lining.
E. Stitching by which the spring is attached to the instep bars.
F. Part of spring fastened between inner, and outer soles.
Having now particularly described, and ascertained, the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
The spring as indicated in clause c of my specification. The novelty of
which is that it hold the shoe on the foot, but is invisible. That it allow

page_text: the shoe to be put on, and taken off the foot without the aid of either, buttons or
ties, as in ordinary shoes now in vogue, and which is an improvement in shoe
fastenings.
3000
Improvements in and relating to Sights for Firearms.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st June, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 21st Mar., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1898
Improvements in and relating to Sights for Firearms.
I, ALEXANDER BLACK, of 62, Bothwell Circus, Glasgow, Tyre Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In place of the ordinary sight I use a piece of glass or other transparent material
with a small hole in it. I preferably use coloured glass and the foresight may
be a different colour from the back. Instead of a hole may leave a part of the
glass uncoloured.
1007
Improvements in and relating to sights for Firearms.
I, ALEXANDER BLACK, Sometime of 62, Bothwell Circus, Glasgow, but now of
456, Victoria Road, Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, Scotland, Tyre Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
The purpose of this invention is to construct a sight so that the object aimed
at will be easily sighted.
In carrying out this invention, in place of the ordinary sight I use a piece of
glass or other transparent material with a small hole in it. I preferably use
coloured glass, and the fore sight may be a different colour from the back.
Instead of a hole, I may leave a part of the glass uncoloured.
The glass can be fixed in any suitable known way.
It will be readily understood that a sight constructed in this manner permits
of an object being easily sighted, for example; when firing at a target, the whole
of it can be seen through the coloured glass, while the holes can be adjusted to
the bull's eye.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
The sight or sights of a firearm constructed of transparent material with a hole
in it or them for the purpose set forth, substantially as described.
An Improved Joint Packing-material.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb., 1897-Accepted, 29th May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Joint Packing-material.
I, PAUL LECHLER, of Stuttgart, in the Kingdom of Wurttemberg, German Empire,
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved packing-material, which consists of a core
of a suitable compressible, preferably non-metallic substance, such as paper, asbestos,.
paste-board and the like; and of a metallic deposit covering the said core, either
partly or wholly, the said deposit being produced by the means of a galvanic battery.
This improved packing-material meets a long-felt want which up to now could be
overcome only in a very limited measure; it is able to assume, and to adapt itself
to, any shape it is perfectly seamless, compressible, and yet metallic; its manufacture
is not limited by any size or form. There may be produced plates, disks, or rings,
of a round, oval, quadrangular, or any other regular or irregular configuration; if
desired, with projections, recesses or holes, just as requisite for the respective objects.
hereinafter stated.
;
My improved packing-material may be used, for instance, as a joint for flanges.
of steam- and water-pipes, for boilers of any kind, valve-chests, steam-domes, man-
holes, mud-holes, etc. etc., it is extremely durable, and can stand any pressure, all
in consequence of a compressible core being combined with a seamless metallic
deposit or cover.
The kind of metal used for said deposit or cover depends on the nature of the
substances with which the packing is likely to come into contact, and the same
applies to the kind of substances used for the core.
I wish it to be understood that the core need not indispensably consist of one
piece only, but may be composed of several pieces, if this be made necessary by
the shape of the two parts between which the packing is to be arranged.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. As a new article of manufacture, a packing material consisting of a core
composed of a compressible substance, wholly or partly coated with a galvanic
metallic deposit, substantially as described.
2. As a new article of manufacture, a packing-ring consisting of a core of
compressible non-metallic material, and of a galvanic metallic cover therefor, sub-
stantially as described.
Daded this and dose of Faha 1907
Dated this 2nd day
February 1907
PAUL LECHLER,
By Geo. Thos. Hyde,
1 Broad Street Buildings, Liverpool Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Chains and Chain-wheels.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Feb., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 16th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 8th Jan., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Chains and Chain-wheels.
I, MOISE GARIN of Essigny-le-Grand, department of Aisne, France, Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists in the use of two special wheels: a driving-wheel and a
governed wheel with a transmission chain. Each of the above mentioned wheels
possesses teeth of different pitches, that is to say, the primitive circles of their
pitches are of different radii. The pitch of the teeth in the driving wheel is longer
than that of the teeth in the governed wheel, and the measurement from axis to
axis of the links composing the transmission chain, is of a length intermediate
between the two preceding ones. The chain is composed of uniform links
operating in a determined direction.
On account of the difference in the pitch of the teeth of the two wheels, and the
intermediate length of the links of the transmission chain, the spindles of this
chain, as they enter on the wheels, do not touch the teeth and there is no friction.
On the other hand, owing to the double pitch of the teeth on the wheels, when
usage has lengthened the chain to an extent that injuriously affects its working,
the necessary tension may be restored to the chain in the following manner:
The chain, in its initial position, inclining on the toothed circles of the smaller
radius, by turning the two wheels backwards, the spindles of the chain will be
brought on to the circle of the greater radius which determines a new tension of
the chain.
The advantages of the system are plainly that of suppressing or, at all events, of
considerably diminishing passive resistances, and of permitting the tension of the
transmission chain, lost by usage, to be restored to it at any moment.
Dated this 16th day of February 1897
L. DUVINAGE,
Agent for Applicant.
I, MOISE, GARIN of Essigny-le-Grand, department of Aisne, France, Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The present invention concerns a chain and toothed wheels of a new shape and
special construction for transmitting circular motion.
The advantages these different organs offer are to avoid the rubbing of the chain-
bolts against the teeth of the wheels, when in contact with these wheels and
[Price 8d.1
Improvements in Machines for Making Spouting and Similar Work.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Feb., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 3rd May, 1897-Accepted, 10th July, 1897
Improvements in Machines for Making Spouting and Similar Work.
JOHN ANDERSON Pottery Lane Newcastle on Tyne Engineer do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of a Tubular Saw with the teeth cut on the end and fitted to
revolve in a socket section with a plate inside the tube and fixed to the outside
socket keeping the tube in place. The tube is revolving by means of a toothed
wheel gearing into suitable perforations in the Tube and driven by Belt or other
means.
The Material to be operated can be passed through by ordinary feed arrangement.
Tated the orth 1005
Improvements in Machines for Making Spouting and Similar Work.
JOHN ANDERSON Pottery Lane Newcastle on Tyne Engineer do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists of a Tubular Saw fitted to run in a sectional bearing with
a plate through the inside fixed at both ends to keep the saw in place. The saw is
rotated by means of a toothed wheel gearing into suitable perforations in the tube.
I will now proceed to explain my said invention more in detail reference being had to
letters and figures upon the accompanying drawings.
Fig. I is a side elevation on section line K. Fig. II. end view on Line L, and
Fig. III. section of wheel D. A is the driving shaft fitted to run in bearings upon
stand B, and carries the belt pulley C, and gear wheel D which drives the tubular
saw E which rotates in bearing F, and kept in position by internal plate G secured
at each end by screws H. The sawdust is delivered through the Aperture I. The
table J being independent of the saw may be raised or lowered to regulate the cut
to any desired section. The table can be fitted with fence and feed rollers by the
usual method. The gear wheel D is constructed as shown with domeheaded screws
or teeth inserted in diagonal or helical rows, thus forming a Continuous Contact and
smooth Action. This can be applied to mechanical gearing. The saw may be
perforated the whole length of the tube so as to change the gear one row forward as
the saw wears by sharpening.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I Claim is :
1. The tubular saw E perforated for gearing. 2. The bearing F and plate G in
Combination wherein the tube rotates. 3. Gear wheel D constructed as shown and
described. The whole in combination for cutting wood or other material, or as applicable
for mechanical gearing. Substantialy as shown and described or anymere modification
thereof.
Improvements in and relating to Velocipedes."
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 25th June, 1897-Accepted, 24th Dec., 1897
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Velocipedes."
I, HEINRICH CARL WILHELM SCHULTZ of 32B Weidenallee, Hamburg, Mechanician
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
The present invention relates to a velocipede, which, as regards the construction
of the frame, is arranged in such a manner that with the adjustment of the saddle
in a horizontal plane, the several tubes of the frame are also at the same time
shifted in their relative positions. By means of this construction, the advantage
is gained that one tube of the frame less than before can be employed, and thereby
the frame is made lighter.
The accompanying drawings illustrate the new velocipede in which Figure 1 is a
side elevation, and Figure 2 shows the driving mechanism of the said velocipede.
The head or neck tube a is constructed as usual, and carries the lower frame
tube b which is made forked to receive the hind wheel. The upper frame tube n
is pivotted at to the neck tube a. The hind fork s, is formed to allow the
member n to pass through it and to be secured in position by means of a screw d
carried by the eye l, pivotted at m to a bracket formed on the forks, the upper part
of which carries the saddle c, which can be adjusted as usual. The hind fork s and
the lower frame tube b, are pivotted together at f. The driving mechanism is as
follows:-
is
The hind forks carries the ball bearing p, in which the axle o and the hub w
run. The hub in carries a small toothed wheel v, whilst a larger tooth wheel
fixed on the axle o. On the fork s.there is further provided a bearing r, in which
the axle runs. On the latter are mounted the two wheels g' and t, which engage
with the toothed wheels 7 and v.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
(1) A velocipede characterised by a frame which consists of four members,
namely, the neck tube a, two frame tubes b, and n, and the back tube s, the back
tubes which carries the saddle being capable of being fixed in any position to
the
upper frame tube and so as to pivot about the hind axle.
(2) In a velocipede, a driving mechanism constructed; arranged and adapted to
operate substantially as set forth.
(3) An improved velocipede constructed substantially as herein before described
and shown.
Dated this 25th day of June 1897
Improvements in connection with Hat Pins.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 13th Nov., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in connection with Hat Pins.
I, WALTER LAMB, 9, Caversham Road, Kingston-on-Thames, Laundry
Proprietor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
My invention relates to improvements in and connected with hat pins, and the
objects are to provide a protector for the point of the pin, and also to prevent
damage to the hat or its trimmings by insuring that the pins shall not be inserted
at different places at different times. In carrying my invention into effect, I
provide two hat pins, and each pin is furnished with a guard for protecting the
point of its fellow pin. I also provide two shields or plates each perforated with
two main holes for the passage of the pins, and also furnished with other holes for
sewing the plates to the hat, one on each side. These plates are for preventing
the insertion of the pins at different places on different occasions, and for thus
obviating the damage to the hat and its trimmings, which results from inserting
the pin at various places as is done with the ordinary pin. In order that my
invention may be the more readily understood, I make reference to the
accompanying drawings in which, Fig 1, is a side view of one pin. Fig. 2, a
side view of two pins in use. Fig. 3, a front view of the shield. Fig. 4, a front
view of hat with pin in use. Similar letters denote the same parts wherever
occurring. is the shank of the pin and the ball or head. c is a tubular
protector attached to a by the parts & and e or in any other suitable manner. f is
the shield having the holes g through which the point of the pins are passed from
site sides of ne hat h.
As my invention is capable of some variation in detail without departure from
its essential features, I do not confine myself to the precise shapes relative
proportions or other particulars referred to in the specification or exemplified in
the accompanying drawings.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
1 claim is
CLAIMS.
1. Providing hat pins with a tubular or equivalent protector near their head
or ball end, each intending to receive the point of a fellow pin, the two pins being
passed through and across the hat from opposite sides, substantially as described
in the above specification and exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
2. Perforated shields for attachment to opposite sides of the hat to serve as
guides for pins inserted from the said opposite sides, substantially as described
in the above specification and exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
:

page_text: 3. Improvements in and connected with hat pins, substantially as described
in the above specification and exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 4th day of October 1897.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant.
An Oval Nut or Screw Head.
Year: 1897

page_text: An Oval Nut or Screw Head.
GEORGE MEREDITH ELKINGTON, Guys Cliff, Westfield Road, Edgbaston,
Birmingham, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
:-
This oval shaped nut or screw head I consider to be an improvement on the
square & other angular nuts or screw heads, as it does away with the breaking &
wearing away of the edges or angles which so often occurs in the ordinary nut or
screw head.
I, GEORGE MEREDITHI ELKINGTON, Engineer, of Guys Cliff, Westfield Road,
Edgbaston, in the County of Warwickshire, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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This invention relates to nuts & screwheads of all kinds & the object thereof is
to obviate the difficulty experienced with angular nuts and screwheads in the wear-
ing away of the angles or slot in screwheads-& the consequent trouble in screwing
home or removing the nut with spanner or screwdriver..
In the drawing accompanying this specification I shew at (A & B) an ordinary
bolt with my improved screwhead.
The shape of this screwhead is shewn at (C).
(D & E) shews my improved nut & the shape thereof.
By my invention the difficulties experienced with nuts & screwheads of an
angular form are overcome.
My nut & screwhead being oval in shape a much greater purchase is obtained,
& the nut or screwhead may be operated with an ordinary pair of pliers.
My nut & screwhead need not necessarily be made of iron, but may be of any
metal or wood.

page_text: Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention, & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. A nut or screwhead, oval in shape, substantially as shewn & described.
Dated this 2nd day of March 1898.
Improvements in Ironing or Calendering Machines for Laundry Purposes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 18th Dec., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ironing or Calendering Machines for Laundry
Purposes.
We, LAZARUS BELL and THOMAS ALFRED BELL, both of Joseph Street Iron
Works, Bradford, in the County of York, Engineers, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
This invention relates to improvements in Crabtree's Patent No. 14,454 of 1887
and other machines fitted with a longitudinal steam chest having an ironing or
calendering face of semicircular or approximately semicircular form in cross
section, and its primary object is to increase the strength of the steam chest.
For this purpose instead of making the top or flat side of the steam chest as it
is usually made we camber" the flat face inwards, that is to say: we make this
face project convexly inwards thus making the steam chest crescent shape in cross
section.
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To fully describe our invention we have appended a sheet of drawings in which
Figure 1, represents a cross section of a steam chest for a Crabtree's patent
machine. Figure 2, is a longitudinal sectional view of one end of the steam chest
on line a, b of the former figure.
The underside A of the steam chest is made semi-circular as usual but the top
side is made convex as shown. This construction besides being stronger and
more rigid holds a less volume of steam without reducing the heating surface.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said In-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:
The improved form of steam chest herein shown and described and illustrated
in the accompanying drawings and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 8th day of October 1897.
DRACUP & NOWELL,
Patent Agents, Bradford.
Improvements in or relating to Buttons of similar
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in or relating to Buttons of similar
A communication from BARTHÉLEMY DEVILLE, of Foix, in the Republic of
France..
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 111 Hatton Garden in the County of Middlesex,
Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement: —
This invention relates to a detachable button or fastening which can be applied
to any garments etc. and is particularly suitable for military uniforms. In the
construction according to the present invention the head of the button is screwed
or locked on to a stem which may be rigid or hinged and which is fastened to the
garment by a plate the branches of which pass through the fabric and fold on a
crown or plate secured to or forming part of the stem of the fastening.
In the accompanying drawing Figure 1 is a longitudinal section of a fastening
with a rigid stem, Fig. 2 a plan of the clamp plate Fig. 3 longitudinal section of
a hinged fastening and Figure 4 a side view of part of the same.
The fastening is constituted by a preferably cylindrical stem A provided in the
present instance at the end with a screw threaded portion on which is screwed the
head B of the button.
At its other end the rod A is rivetted or secured to a plate C provided with holes
with which engage the prongs D of the clamp plate E. The material F to which
the button is applied is inserted between the clamp plate E and the plate C and
the prongs
Dare inserted through the holes in the plate C and turned down flat.
The stem of the bottom may be in one piece (Fig. 1) or in two parts A, A, (Fig. 3)
capable of turning through an angle of 90° about their pivot G in the direction
indicated by the arrows. In order to prevent the turning from taking place in
any direction but that indicated by the arrow the ends of the rods A, A, may be
rounded off only on the side corresponding to the direction of turning. The hinge
enables the button to be more easily introduced into the button-hole. Any desired
dimensions or shape may be given to the head of the button.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent and in what
manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is:
1. A detachable button or fastening comprising a head secured to a stem by
screw engagement or equivalent the stem being either rigid or hinged and secured
to the cloth by means of a pronged clamped plate the prongs of which pass through
the cloth and fold on to a crown rivetted to or forming part of the stem
substantially as described.

page_text: 2. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete button
or fastening substantially as described and illustrated in Fig. 1 or in Fig. 3 of
the accompanying drawing.
improvements in Nall Extractors.
Year: 1897

page_text: improvements in Nall Extractors.
I, MAX BERNSTEIN, Manufacturer, of 74, Blumenstrasse, Berlin, Germany,
do bereby declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
tatement :-
The present invention consists of a pair of pincers particularly adapted for
drawing nails without unnecessarily breaking and damaging the wood of the covers
of packing cases and the like, the device comprising the details of construction
herein after set forth.
And in order to render the specification more easily intelligible reference is had
to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference denote similar
parts throughout the several views:-
-:
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section on line - (Fig. 3) through a part of the pincers
and a packing case cover showing the pincers about to extract a nail,
Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the pincers and
Fig. 3 a plan of the same.
The pincers consist of two lever arms a a ferming double levers each being
pivoted at b to the two lower ends of a spring bow d. The short arms c of the
levers are made narrower and somewhat tapering (Fig. 3) whilst the longer arms
are made very broad at the points at which they rest on the wood of the cover to
form the fulcrum of the lovers when extracting a nail. The broad part is designated
by a¹ and a indicates a strengthening of the metal of the arms at or round the
pivot b. Instead of one bow d to connect the pivots of the two levers, two bows
may be employed and arranged at either end of the said pivots.
The operation of the device will be evident from the drawings. The ends of the
two shorter arms of the pincers are inserted under the head of the nail, the broad
parts of the arms a' a resting on the cover of the caso, pressure is thon applied to
each of the longer arme a a when the nail will be lifted sufficiently far to enable it
to be gripped by an ordinary pair of piucers and extracted through the opening f
which may be made in the bow d.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inveu-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare, that what I
claim, is:
1. In a pair of pincers, the combination of two pivotally supported levers cach
having the longer arm extending outwardly in opposite directions and having a
shorter arm extending towards each other and ineans for connecting the pivots
substantially as described.
2. The combination of two pivoted levers having longer arms a a aud shorter
arms cc and baving the pivot ends of the longer arins made wider and stronger as
specified and means for connecting the two pivots elastically said arms being
arranged with regard to each other as specified.
Dated this Ath day of Kehra 1907
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres, their Covers, and the Method of Fastening them.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 1st May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres, their Covers, and the Method of
Fastening them.
We, ASHBY WALTER JOHNSON, Draughtsman, and HARRY WILDAY JOHNSON,
Grocer of 18 Bowker Street, Higher Broughton, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The cover (as seen on the outside) may be made of any of the usual forms.
Our invention consists in the method of fastening the same by means of the
wires, described below & in the Drawings A. B. C. D.
The hoops E & F are formed of wire of any convenient section of metal. The
hoop E, being of larger diameter than hoop F, is passed through hoop F, by
slightly altering its shape, when through, it regains its original form & when the
inner tube is inflated the two wires E & F grip each other, the greater the pressure
in the inner tube, the tighter the grip. (See Drawings, A. B. C.)
The smaller hoop may be made of catgut or similar material.
In Drawing D, the section of a single tube tyre is shown, the air tight joint
being made by a strip of soft rubber or similar material, which passes between
the wires, the rubber being gripped between them by inflation of the cover.
Describing the drawings:-
In Drawings A. & B. the wires are hidden within the hollow of the rim, & the
tyre (which may be slightly inflated) is put on the rim by allowing rim, at centre,.
to be deep enough for the tyre to pass in, in a similar manner to the covers now
in use.
In Drawing C. the tyre may be permanently fastened to the rim, the removal of
the inner tube being done by deflating the tyre, when the large wire is easily
removed from inside the smaller hoop, allowing free access, to the inner surface &
the inner tube.
In Drawing D. the larger wire is slipped out in a similar manner, to give access
to the inner surface of cover; for repairs.
The relative position of the wires may be fixed at any point round the tyre; in
the rim, as shown at A & B. or out of the rim, as shown at C & D.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. The use of two wires E & F of different diameters, forming part of the outer
covers, as shown in the drawings, the complete tyre tube being made by passing wire
hoop E. through F or hoop F over hoop E; the inflation of the inner tube causing
the wires to grip each other.
2. The use of the wires E & F of different diameters in combination with elastic
material gripped between them.
DandL
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ML 1007
ASHBY WALTER JOHNSON.
HARRY WILDAY JOHNSON.
Improvements in Smoke Consuming Furnaces.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 17th Sept., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Smoke Consuming Furnaces.
I, EMIL KRUEGER of 1, Essenweinstrasse, Nurnberg, in the Kingdom of Bavaria,
Director of the Actiengesellschaft fur Patentverwerthung, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to further improvements in smoke consuming furnaces,
such as are described by Specification of Letters Patent No. 17714 of the year 1894
wherein a number of nozzles or inlets opposite the grate for carrying the fuel
direct currents of air upon the upper burning fuel.
The object of the present invention is to simplify the construction of such a
furnace and to diminish liability of damage.
Such being the nature and object of the said invention the following is a com-
plete description of same reference being had to the accompanying drawings in
which,
Fig. 1 is a sectional view of the improved smoke consuming furnace.
Fig. 2 is a sectional view of a modified form of such furnace.
According to this invention the improved furnace (see Fig. 1) is constructed with
a hollow vault or arch A in front of, and over the grate bars 13 on which the fuel
is thrown through the feed box C. This arch A and a second smaller arch D
together form a large passage way E with nozzle or outlet F. The air from the
ashpit passes by channels O into the passage way Ę and mixes with the gases from
the fuel on the grate bars B after leaving the nozzle F.
A modified form of furnace (see Fig. 2) has the arch A in front of the grate
bars B, and said arch A is furnished with openings G protected by arches H and I
one on each side of same. Over all the three arches A, H and I is a second arch K.
The air passes through the channel L in the side walls M of the furnace to both
sides in the arch A and through the openings G, and mixes with the fuel lying
on the grate bars.
In this arrangement the openings L cannot be stopped up by cinders owing to
the protecting arches H and I and the air is equally distributed over the whole fire.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
(1) The general construction, and arrangement of the improved smoke consum-
ing furnace as herein described and substantially as illustrated by the annexed
drawings.
(2) A furnace with an arch A above the grate bars and a passage way by which
the air from the ashpit is conveyed to and directed onto the fuel on the said grato
bars as herein described and substantially as illustrated by Fig. 1 of the annexed
drawinas

page_text: (3) A furnace with arches A and K the opening G. G the protecting arches H
and I and channel L all in combination as and for the purpose herein described
and substantially as illustrated by Fig. 2 of the annexed drawings.
Dated this 27th day of Santamban 1807
EMIL KRUEGER,
By his Agents,
Brierley & Howard,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax.
Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 24th Dec., 1897
Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
I, ANTOINE LAROCQUE of 72 Visitation Street in the City of Montreal, Province
of Quebec and Dominion of Canada Hosiery Manufacturer do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of my invention is to provide a boot that will leave the foot free by
taking out certain parts and yet at the same time strengthen those parts that
require it.
In bicycling it has been found that the instep of the foot gets very tired when
much bicycling is indulged in and that this is caused chiefly by the pressure of
the boots worn which do not readily admit of the movements made in bicycling.
In the accompanying drawings:
:-
Figure 1 represents one view of my improved boot.
Fig. 2 is a side view of same, and
Fig. 3 is a modification of the same.
The boot is constructed with the ordinary sole 3, the upper 4 surrounding the
ankles, and is provided with lace holes or clasps 5. The part of the upper over
the instep is cut away as shown in the drawing, and provided with a perforated
strap 6 which is a continuation of the upper, and which is passed over the instep
of the wearer and secured by a clasp 7.
The modification shown in Fig. 3 is in all respects the same as the boot shown
in Fig. 1 and 2, with the exception that the cut out portion 8 over the instep is
smaller and the toe portion provided with lace holes 9 for fastening the boot or
shoe about the toes.
It will be noticed that my boot or shoe gives the wearer all the advantages of
a low shoe or slipper, while at the same time the shoe or boot is firmly held upon
the foot by continuing the upper as described and lacing same above the ankle,
making the same not only a desirable, convenient and comfortable shoe for
summer wear, but for bicycle riders as well.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. A boot or shoe adapted to support the ankle of the wearer, and having that
portion of the upper over the instep cut away or dispensed with, a perforated
strap formed by a continuation of one side of the upper adapted to fold over the
foot and engage with a clasp, and the upper above the instep provided with lace
holes or clasps, for the purpose described.
2. A boot adapted to support the ankle of the wearer and having that portion
of the upper over the instep cut out or dispensed with, the said part of the upper

page_text: embracing the ankle being joined to the toe portion by the low sides, substantially
as set forth, and for the purposes described.
10k
of Noromban 1807
THOMAS R. SHILLITO
89 Chancery Lane, London W.C.
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Buckets, Washing Tubs, and like Utensils.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Aug., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 20th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 26th Feb., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Buckets, Washing Tubs, and like
Utensils.
WILLIAM AUGUSTUS DAVIES, of Maesycwmmer, Cardiff, Schoolmaster, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:--
A perforated division to be placed, at a suitable distance from the bottom in
utensils, such as buckets, washing-tubs and the like, and is designed to form a
receptacle in the utensil, that all dirt and the like will gravitate through the per-
forated division and form a sediment at the bottom. The said division preventing
the sediment from mixing again with the water or any other liquid contained in
the upper portion of the utensil.
Improvements in or relating to Buckets, Washing Tubs, and like
Utensils.
WILLIAM AUGUSTUS DAVIES, of Maesycwmmer, near Cardiff, Schoolmaster, I do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
A perforated division A with a knob B to be placed at a suitable distance C from
the bottom in utensils such as buckets, washing-tubs and the like, and is designed
to form a receptacle in the utensil, that all dirt and the like will gravitate through
the perforated division A and form a sediment at the bottom. The said division A
preventing the sediment from mixing again with the water, or any other liquid
contained in the upper portion of the utensil.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
"A perforated division for utensils" such as buckets, washing-tubs and the like.