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Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th June, 1898-Accepted, 9th July, 1898
Figure 5 shows an upper view of the lower knife;
Figures 6 and 7 are cross sections through two lower knives having teeth of different
heights.
The general arrangement of the hair cutting apparatus is the same as that of those
at present in common use.
Both knives are mounted in a bed plate which forms one piece with the
handle D. The second handle B 18 pivoted on a screwed pin C which passes
through the plate d¹ and is held fast in the desired position in the well
known manner by a spring Instead however of the screw C passing through the
lower knife E the head c¹ of the screw C is fixed in a recess el formed in the
lower knife E (Figures 1, 6 and 7). The latter is inserted with its bevelled edges e
in correspondingly formed guides or grooves in the junction pieces D¹ of the bed
plate d¹ and is held fast automatically by means of a catch consisting of a spring F
held fast by means of the screw C against the plate d and having a projection f
to snap into a hole or recess o in the lower knife E. The movable upper
knife A is guided in the well known manner by means of its slots a fitting on
the projections d of the plate d and is moved by the arm b of the handle B, which
engages in the notch a of the upper knife A. By drawing the pressure plate G
CD Q37

page_text: more or less tightly by means of the winged nut c which rests upon a spring support
disc, the knives may be pressed more or less strongly with an elastic pressure
one against the other, the same as in the ordinary apparatus at present in use.
If it be wished by means of the same cutting apparatus to cut hair to different
lengths, an under knife E having a corresponding size of knife teeth e is selected and
inserted. For this purpose the spring F only requires to be pressed up by its
projecting end to bring its projection fout of the aperture o of the lower knife E.
The teeth e of the lower knife E have a conical cross section at their underneath part,
so that the hair can easily get between the teeth e and be thus prevented from
twisting round, as no obstacle exists against which it can come in contact.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same 18 to be performed, I declare that what I
claim 18:-
The improvement in hair-cutting apparatus for cutting hair to any desired length,
which consists in providing same with a number of interchangeable under knives
having teeth corresponding in size to the different lengths to which hair is to be cut
and in arranging the knife frame so that any one of said under knives may be inserted
therein or interchanged and be secured antomatically after insertion, but in such a
way that by the raising of a spring it can be withdrawn in the simplest manner
substantially as hereinbefore described.
'Geor one 10 con mant
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Metallic Capsules for Storing Liquids or Gases under Pressure.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 4th July, 1898-Accepted, 6th Aug., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Metallic Capsules for Storing Liquids or Gases
under Pressure.
1, JEAN BAPTISTE BOURSEAU, of 41, Rue Taitbout, Paris, in the Republic of
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:―
This invention has for its object a novel metallic capsule for storing liquids or
gases under pressure.
Hitherto in order to discharge capsules or cartridges of this type, it was necessary
to puncture them in order to allow the contents to escape.
This
According to my invention I construct a capsule which can be opened without
puncturing and which consequently may be used over and over again.
capsule is further characterized in that once charged it automatically closes itself.
This novel capsule is represented in the annexed drawings in which:-
Figure 1 shows it in vertical section and
Figure 2 shows in vertical section a modified arrangement.
A is a metal tube the rim a of which is bent inwards as shown. Before bending
or rolling the upper rim a of the tube A, a tube B is introduced therein; the
tube B has upon it a shoulder b, upon which is placed a washer C of rubber, paste-
board, leather or other compressible material for forming a joint. After bending the
rim a the capsule is complete and ready for charging. To charge it with gas under
pressure, it is only necessary to place it in a closed vessel into which gas at the
desired pressure is led. The gas enters the capsule and as soon as the outer
pressure is relieved the pressure of gas in the capsule presses the cap B strongly
against the flange a thus compressing the ring or washer C and hermetically
closing the capsule. To allow the gas to escape it is only necessary to press upon
the top of the cap or tube B. It will be easily understood that owing to its
construction the capsule may be used over again for a great number of times.
The modified arrangement shown in Figure 2 is exactly similar to the first
except that the outer tube A' is enlarged at the top in order to limit the movement
of the cap B.
In this case as will be seen the tube B is very short. It becomes a simple
cap B.
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:
A metal capsule for storing liquids or gases under pressure consisting in the
combination of two tubes sliding one within the other one of which may have
an enlarged end the upper rim of which is bent inwards, the joint being formed by

page_text: a cap and a ring or washer, the internal pressure causing this washer to press
against that portion of the outer tube which has been bent inwards substantially
as described and shown in the drawings annexed.
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Endless Chain and Bucket Elevators.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improvements in Endless Chain and Bucket Elevators.
I, BOYE CHRISTOPHER THOMAS EDWARD BOYESEN, of 133, Westbourne Terrace,
London, W., Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
This invention relates to an endless chain plate and bucket elevator designed
more especially to be used in connection with the barge or lighter for which
former Letters Patent No. 16,934 of 1894 were granted to me but capable of being
used independently thereof.
The object of my present invention is to give to an elevator of given dimen-
sions a capacity larger than that of one of ordinary type of the same general
dimensions, to provide improved means for supporting the upper or loaded side
of the chain of buckets, and to enable the elevator to be adjusted to suit varying
heights of lift and other circumstances of working.
According to my invention the endless chain is formed of plates hinged
together and provided with buckets each formed by a transverse lip or angle plate
fixed to the chain plate so as to project outwardly and preferably upwardly there-
from when rising, the endless chain of plates running upon a pair of triangular
drums or barrels mounted to rotate at opposite ends of the elevator frame. The
elevator frame or leg between the cheeks of which the chain of plates travels, is
constructed of three sections whereof the lower one is pivoted to the middle one
and the middle and upper lengths are telescopically adjustable so as by the com-
bination of the jointed and sliding connections to enable the elevator to be ad-
justed to suit varying heights of lift and other circumstances of working. The
middle section of the elevator is slung directly from the crane or other support
and power is transmitted through gear thereon to the driving drum of the chain.
The ascending or loaded side of the endless chain of plates instead of being
supported on slides or on a series of anti-friction rollers, may be supported on
an intermediate drum at the pivotal joint of the frame and is prevented from
sagging at intermediate points, by endless chains passing around pulleys
mounted in the elevator frame as to be capable of straining the endless chains
sufficiently to support the load of the bucket chain without excessive sagging.
Similar supporting chains are provided in each of the three sections of the
elevator frame, those of the upper and intermediate sections being so mounted as
to pass clear when the sections are contracted and leave no gap when they are
fully extended. At the underside of the elevator frame, guides and rollers are
provided to ensure the chain of plates following on the descending side the
At the lower end of the
general direction of the elevator frame when flexed.
elevator leg the buckets or lips work in a concave breast to which the material
to be raised is supplied.
1000
Improvements in Receptacles for the Distribution of Mustard and other Substances.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Aug., 1898--Accepted, 3rd Sept., 1898
Improvements in Receptacles for the Distribution of Mustard and
other Substances.
I, HEINRICH JULIUS CHRISTIAN MEISNER, of No. 20, Parallelstrasse, Altona, in the
German Empire, Mechanic, 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 receptacles for the distribution of mustard and other sub-
stances, so that the latter may be gradually discharged from the receptacle in any
desired quantity without the admission of air to or loss of the substance contained
therein and with the greatest cleanliness so that these receptacles have great
advantages on hygienic and economic grounds.
In order that this invention may be the better understood, I now proceed to
describe the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings and to the
letters and figures marked thereon. Like letters refer to like parts in the various
figures.
Figure 1 shows a vertical section and
Figure 2 a horizontal section through a receptacle.
The receptacle a is made of porcelain, glass or other material and has guides b
for the guidance of a piston c which is adapted to be moved upwards and downwards
by a spindle d having preferably a left handed screw thread. The spindle rests at its
lower end in a bearing in the bottom of the receptacle a and the upper end pivots
in a disc e of the cover f. A nut g is screwed to the upper. end of the spindle d
outside the receptacle, so that the spindle d can be turned with ease. The
mustard or other substance is discharged through an orifice h at the bottom of the
receptacle and a discharge pipe i led upwards on the receptacle a and ending in a
bent spout k.
To allow of the easy cleansing of the pipe it is provided with small set screws l
at the top and bottom, which can be removed to allow of easy access to the interior
of the pipe i
The cover fis conveniently attached to the receptacle a by a bayonet joint so that it
can be easily removed with the spindle d and the piston c for the cleaning and filling
of the receptacle.
·
The device discharges the material by the pressure exerted on it through the
piston c by the rotation of the spindle d, whereby the material is forced out from the
pipe i and spout k.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A recenteale for the distribution of mustard or other arbetanoc
having on -it

page_text: from the bottom raised relatively to the latter and a piston in the interior of the
receptacle operated by a screw threaded spindle which is adapted to be rotated from
outside the receptacle, in order to press out the substance from the receptacle.
Dated this 2nd day of August 1898.
FELL & JAMES,
Agents for the Applicant.
Manufacture of a Composition for Preserving Milk, and its Products.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Feb. 1898-Accepted, 12th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Manufacture of a Composition for Preserving Milk, and its
Products.
I, EMILE COPELAND, of No. 25, St. Bees Street, Moss Side, Manchester, in the
County of Lancaster, Commission 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:-
.
My invention relates to the manufacture of a composition for preserving milk and
its products, such as cream and butter. For this purpose I form extracts of certain
plants by macerating them separately in water sufficient to cover them for two or
three days. These plants are edelweiss, gentian root, rhododendron root and mustard
flowers. I mix these fluid extracts with alcohol and distilled water in various pro-
portions. The following is a good proportion by volume :-Alcohol of 70 per cent.
strength about 40 parts, extract of edelweiss about 30 parts, gentian root extract
about 2 parts, rhododendron root extract about 2 parts, mustard flower extract about
1 part, and distilled water about 25 parts.
In order to preserve milk, I add 10 to 15 drops per gallon of the fresh milk before
removal of the cream which is thus also preserved as well as the butter obtained
from it.
'
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
:-
The herein described manufacture of a composition for preserving milk and its
products.
11
101
An Improved Means for Ornamenting Tulle and similar Material.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Means for Ornamenting Tulle and similar Material.
I, JOHANNES CARL SCHREIBER, of Schlettau, Erz-Gebirge, Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows.
The present invention refers to tulle ornamented with all kinds of trimmings
sewn on to it so as to produce raised patterns thereon
Tulle borders may also be ornamented in this way by trimming with stuff
tassels or stuff balls and fringes Such strips of tulle ornamented with trimmings
may be used as edgings or finges for trimming blinds or curtains
The cur-
tains themselves may also be braided in accordance with this invention.
Dated this 23rd day of December 1898
An Improved Means for Ornamenting Tulle and similar Material.
I, JOHANNES CARL SCHREIBER, of Schlettau, Eizgebirge, Germany, 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
66 "
The present invention concerns tulle "b" ornamented with fancy trimmings a
of all kinds sewn on, for the purpose of producing an embossed effect on the
tulle.
In this way tulle edgings may also be ornamented by trimming with tassels"
or balls "d" and fringes See annexed drawing
"
Strips of tulle ornamented in this way with fancy trimmings may be used as
edges or fringes for trimming blinds or curtains, and the curtains themselves
may also be ornamented with braid and the like, according to the present
invention
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 18:-
1 Tulle ornamented with fancy timmings of all kinds sewn on, for the purpose
of producing an embossed effect on the tulle
2. A form of execution according to Claim 1 in which tulle edgings are orna-
mented by being timmed with tassels or balls and fringes.

page_text: 3 A form of execution according to Claim 1 in which strips of tulle ornamented
with fancy trimmings of all kinds sewn on, are used as edgings or fringes for
trimmings blinds and curtains and the like
4 A form of execution according to Claim 1 in which the curtains themselves
are trimmed with braiding and the like
Dated this 29th day of August 1899
J E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co,
Agents for the Applicant
. B. BARLOW & GILLETT, Agents for Applicant.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Feb., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 24th Aug., 1898-Accepted, 29th Oct., 1898
I, GEORGE DONALD INNES, of Bennett's Ironfoundry Company Limited, of Hyde
Road, Ardwick, Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, Manager, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows;
My invention relates to improvements in cast metal lavatory stands and my
improvements consist in combining tiles with the cast metal frieze in the front
or sides or in both front and sides.
In carrying my improvements into effect I cast grooves or recesses in the metal
frieze or otherwise suitably construct and arrange it to form spaces for the reception
of tiles at the front and sides or alternatively at the front only or at the sides only.
Dated this 3rd day of February 1898.
H. B. BARLOW & GILLETT,
Agents for Applicant.
I, GEORGE DONALD INNES, of Bennett's Ironfoundry Company. Limited, of Hyde
Road, Ardwick, Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, Manager, 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:
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My invention relates to improvements in cast metal lavatory stands and my
improvements consist in combining tiles, mirrors, panels of brass or other metal
or any other decorative material with the cast metal frieze in the front or sides
or in both front and sides.
In carrying my improvements into effect I cast grooves or recesses in the metal
frieze or otherwise suitably construct and arrange it to form spaces for the reception
of tiles, mirrors or other decorative panels at the front and sides or alternatively
at the front only or at the sides only.
In the accompanying sheet of drawings-
Fig. 1 is a view of a cast metal lavatory stand made according to my invention
and Figs. 2 and 3 are transverse sections illustrating two alternative ways of
constructing the cast metal frieze for the reception of tiles mirrors or other
decorative panels according to my invention.
In these views a designates the cast metal frieze and the tiles mirrors or
other decorative panels which are shown lying in a recess formed to receive them
DO71

page_text: in the frieze a, and secured therein by a strap or casing c of cast or wrought iron
or wood or other material secured to the frieze by screws and nuts or other
suitable fastenings.
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 herein described improvements in cast metal lavatory stands which improve-
ments consist in suitably constructing the cast metal frieze and in combining tiles
or other decorative panels therewith substantially as set forth.
Dated this 23rd day of August 1898.
H. B. BARLOW & GILLETT,
Agents for Applicant, 17, St. Ann's Square, Manchester.
Year: 1898

page_text: I, JOHN HANNA, of 2, Commercial Chambers, Manse Street, Dunedin, Otago, in
the Colony of New Zealand, Gymnastic Instructor, 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 jackets for saving life at sea and its object is to provide
a jacket which may be more securely and easily fastened upon the person than is
possible with the life belts at present in use, and whereby greater protection is
afforded when the wearer is floating among wreckage. The jacket may be used by
oarsmen with little impediment during the exercise of rowing, and being light in
weight and readily fastened in position it is easily adjusted.
The invention is carried into effect by constructing the jacket of cork cut into
suitable form and enclosed within a canvas covering. The cork extends upwards
at the back and front but higher at the back than the front, and is kept in position
by straps passing over the shoulders and by laces at the sides, which are tied in
front. The arms are thus left free to move, either during rowing, swimming or
similar exercise.
In order that my invention may be most easily understood reference will be made
to the accompanying drawing, whilst giving a detailed description.
Figure 1 is a front view of the jacket.
Figure 2 is a side view of the same.
Similar letters indicate corresponding parts.
Upon the drawing, the pieces of cork (a) are arranged as shewn and held together
by a covering of canvas or duck or other similar material. The shoulder straps (b)
are made by continuing the covering as shewn, and the side pieces (c) are made in
a similar manner. The lace (d) has its ends secured to the eyelets (d') and after
passing through the eyelets (d², & d) is tied at (d') in the front of the jacket.
This movement may be effected rapidly as by merely pulling the lace the jacket is
drawn tightly around the body. The side portions of the jacket are stepped as
shewn at (a) to leave room for the arms of the wearer to move freely, and the
back is continued upwards at (a²) to keep the upper portion of the body afloat and
in position leaning forward on the breast.
The jacket maintains its position on the wearer and will thus always keep the
body floating with the head upwards.
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. life saving jacket constructed of pieces of corks encased in a canvas covering
and held in position on the wearer by shoulder straps and laces, the sides of the
jacket being stepped to leave room for free movement of the arms, substantially as
and for the purposes set forth herein.

page_text: 2. A life saving jacket consisting of parts constructed and arranged, substantially
as and for the purposes set forth herein.
Dated thin 90th dow of Ta1000
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Appliance for Forging or Shaping the Ends of Tubes to form the Joints of Cycle Frames, Handle Bars, Saddle Pins, and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 16th July, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Appliance for Forging or Shaping the Ends of Tubes to
form the Joints of Cycle Frames, Handle Bars, Saddle Pins, and
the like.
CHARLES FREDERICK GRAPES, 219, Mare Street, Hackney, Cycle Maker, THOMAS
TEAT, 213, Mare. Street, Hackney, Butcher, 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 solid iron or steel mandril having a plug or pin A
Figs. 1 and 2 which enters the bore of the tube to be dealt with, at the base of
the pin are shoulders B Figs. 1 & 2 of such shape which it is intended to produce
in the tube.
The tube having been slit, Fig. 3, is made hot, and then driven
upon the plug and against the shoulders, thereby producing the shape desired,
Fig. 4.
The said mandril may be single or for convenience of combination may
consist of two or more plugs and shoulders of different size and form radiating
from a centre, and on each side of said centre having projections C Figs. 1 & 2
or recesses the edges of which seat themselves upon the jaws of the vice or other
device in which it is held. Thus forming the lapped joints for cycle frames
handle bars, saddle pins, and the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:-
Forming in iron or steel a solid mandril having one or more plugs or pins &
shoulders with side projections or recesses as and for the purpose above described
and set forth.
Improvements in Boxes, Cases, and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improvements in Boxes, Cases, and the like.
I, ALFRED STEPHEN KING, of 3, Thorpe Mansions, Norwich, in the County of
Norfolk, Wood Buyer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
According to this invention the top of two opposite sides of the box have
pairs of parallel groove's made in them. The two parts of the lid slide in the
grooves a portion of one end of the box being removable so as to allow of their
insertion into them. When both parts of the lid are in the upper groove they
fit flush against each other and the box resembles an ordinary packing case
but when one part is in the lower groove it is free to slide under the other part
and the box becomes a cabinet with sliding doors. The removable part of the'
end is secured by pins or otherwise.
1000
I, ALFRED STEPHEN KING, of 3, Thorpe Mansions, Norwich, in the County of
Norfolk, Wood Buyer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
Figure 1 is a longitudinal section, Figure 2 a transverse section and Figure 3
a plan of a box made according to this invention. The top of two opposite sides
of the box have pairs of parallel grooves aa bb made in them. The two parts cd
of the lid slide in the grooves a portion e of one end of the box being removable
so as to allow of their insertion into them. Whem both parts of the lid are in
the upper grooves a they fit flush against each other as shown and the box
resembles an ordinary packing case of which the lid may be secured by metal
bands and nails g or otherwise but when one part is in the lower grooves b
it is free to slide under the other part and the box becomes a cabinet with
sliding doors. The removable part e of the end is secured by hinges pins or
otherwise

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;-
-
1. A box case or the like having two pairs of parallel grooves to receive the parts
of the lid a portion of one end being removable.
2. Boxes cases and the like substantially as described and illustrated in the
drawings.
D
001
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1000
Improvements in and relating to Tips for Billiard Cues.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 29th July, 1898-Accepted, 1st Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Tips for Billiard Cues.
We, WILLIAM HENRY KANE, of No. 60, Lewis Street, in the City of Bridgeport,
County of Fairfield, State of Connecticut, United States of America, Manufacturer,
and EDWIN EARLE SHERWOOD, of No. 259, Main Street, in the City of Bridgeport,
County of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, United States of America, Real
Estate and Insurance Broker, do hereby declare the nature of our said invention
for improvements in tips for billiard cues and the method of securing said tips
to said cues, 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 our ention is to provide a billiard cue tip which may be
secured to the cue in such ner that said tip is not likely to become loosened
or knocked off in the usual cours f billiard playing, while at the same time said
tip shall possess all the attributes requisite for expert playing.
Our invention consists in forming the tip with a projection which depends from
the bottom of the tip at the center thereof, and in securing said tip to the cue by
glueing or cementing this projection within a hole or sink centrally located and
formed in the end of the cue.
In the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 is a broken sectional elevation showing our improved tip securea to
the end of a billiard cue, Figure 2 an elevation partly broken and sectioned
showing the cue and tip detached, and Figure 3 a rear view of the tip.
Similar numbers of referenco denote like parts in both figures of the drawing.
1 is the billiard cue, and 2 the hole or sink formed centrally in the end thereof.
3 is the tip, and 4 the projection which depends from the central portion of the
bottom of said tip.
In applying our tip the hole 2 is filled with any suitable glue or cement and
the projection 4 is then inserted therein and the tip firmly clamped down upon
the end of the cue in the usual manner until the glue or cement has become
hardened.
By the use of our improvement, the tip cannot become loosened by the side thrust
or wringing force caused by shots such as the well known " masse " and the life
and effectiveness of the tip is at a maximum.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that which
we claim is:
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1 The billiard cue tip, which has a projection depending centrally from the
rear face, which projection is adapted to be contained and secured within a sink
or hole in the end of the cue.
2-The method of applying tips to billiard cues, which consists in providing

page_text: a projection from the center of the rear face of said tip, and glueing or otherwise
securing said projection within a hole or sink formed centrally within the end
of said cue.
1000
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agents.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Paper Felt.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 5th Mar., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Paper Felt.
I, ALEXANDER DAVIDSON, of 23, Upper Thames Street, in the City of London,
Paper Maker, 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 the manufacture of felt containing cedar or other
aromatic wood in order to give it a pleasant perfume and prevent its destruction
by moths and other insects.
Hitherto the wood fibre has been mixed with the ordinary pulp mostly made
from woollen and other rags from which the felt is made but when this is done
only a small proportion of wood can be employed as otherwise the felt is unduly
weakened and besides a bad surface is given owing to the presence there of particles
of wood.
According to this invention the wood fibre is enclosed between two sheets of
paper material which enables an increased quantity of wood to be employed whilst
the finished article has as good a surface as if no wood were present.
The method of manufacture I adopt is somewhat similar to the well known
method of making paper from two or more different sorts of pulp. A layer of
pulp is run on to the travelling wire cloth, a layer of wood fibre is dusted on to
the pulp as it moves along and then a second layer of pulp is run on to the top of
the wood the whole passing together to the couch roll and the manufacture being
completed in the ordinary way. Or in place of dusting on the wood fibre it may
be run on in the form of pulp.
Preferably the wood is reduced to fibre by mechanical grinding wet or dry the
same as in general use in the manufacture of pine wood pulp.
In place of the above described method the wood fibre may be introduced between
two partly formed webs of paper.
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. Thick paper or paper felt consisting of a layer of wood enclosed between two
layers of paper material.
2. The method of manufacture consisting of dusting wood fibre or running a
wood pulp onto a layer of pulp on the wire cloth and then running onto the wood
a second or final layer of pulp.
3. The method of manufacture consisting of dusting wood fibre or running wood
pulp between two partly formed webs of paper.
Dated this 28th day of January 1898
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Mar., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1898
Fig. 4, front elevation or same.
Fig. 5, side elevation of lamp with part of the swivel in section.
My invention consists in constructing a lamp, or its support or bracket with
a swinging or swivel joint, the movement of which is lateral, but other movements
may be used in combination with it if desired.
I show in Figs. 1, and 2, the plan which I prefer they represent an ordinary lamp
bracket B, having an improved swivel A; the bracket is made of wire coiled at C, to
give elasticity the higher middle portion being to engage with the lamp.
The part D, which is secured to the cycle frame may be of any approved construction,
like the one indicated in Fig. 3 for example.
Upon its front end I fix a circular block E, and upon a reduced portion of its
periphery I form a path for a ring of balls G, preferably by the use of rings F,
screwed upon it, the outer ring being used for adjustment.
An outer ring H, having an internal path is secured in the position shown encircling
the balls which are placed in the path so formed before the outer ring F, is screwed
into position.
The ring H, is also provided with two lugs I, to which the ends of the bracket wire
are secured.
The dotted lines indicate another common means of attaching the bracket to the
cycle, but such means form no part of the invention.
When the lamp is attached to the bracket, it can readily keep its normal or vertical
position, turning easily upon the circle of antifriction balls.
Figs. 3 and 4, represent a very simple form of joint and bracket, in this case the
bracket is made of sheet metal; J is the part upon which the lamp is fixed, and the
upper part has a boss or bearing K affixed to it, through which the pin L, passes and
upon which the bracket swings laterally.
When preferred. the swivel joint may be carried by the lamp as shown in Fig. 5,
in which M, is the lamp, which may be of any design, the swivel joint N, preferably
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page_text: constructed with ball bearings as shown in Fig. 1, is secured to the back of the lamp
either permanently or so that it can be removed when required.
The bracket or supporting appliance P, may be of any construction capable of being
attached to the swivelling joint N.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim, is :-
1. The combination with a cycle lamp, of a swivel joint provided with ball bearings
(or without) upon which the lamp can swing laterally so as to retain its normal vertical
position as herein before described and illustrated.
2. The combination with a cycle lamp bracket, of a swivel joint which will enable
the lamp to swing laterally so as to retain its vertical position by gravity, as
hereinbefore described and shown.
Dated the 28th day of Wabhmuan 1000
Improvements in Gearing Wheels, Clutches, and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 8th June, 1898-Accepted, 4th Mar, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
Improvements in Gearing Wheels, Clutches, and the like.
I, WILLIAM PECK, Astronomer, of the City Observatory, Calton Hill, Edinburgh,
Scotland, Director of the Madelvic Motor Carriage Company Limited, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same 18 to be pei-
formed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention has for its object to overcome the defects due to rigidity in
toothed wheel, chain, or friction, gearing, and clutches, and the like
According to my invention I construct the wheel or clutch with springs, or
yielding devices, between its centie of rotation and periphery, so that, in revolving
in either direction, the springs, or yielding devices, are compressed to a degree
in accordance with the driving force exerted for the time being, and should this
force vary, the springs, or yielding devices, will act to absorb strams to which
the gear would otherwise be subjected.
In the accompanying drawing Figure 11s a side elevation and Figure 2 a
sectional plan of a gear wheel and Figure 3 is a side elevation and Figure 4 a
sectional plan of a pulley constructed according to my invention, each being
shewn as provided with a clutch The wheel is made in two parts capable of
relative angular movement, an inner part A and another part B whose periphery
is formed with the toothed or other gearing or constitutes the pulley proper or
the like On the part A are outward projections a and on the pait B are inward
projections band between these projections are the spings or yielding devices
which are, in the example illustrated, shewn as being spiral springs
seculed
at each end in, or to, the projections a and b. The said springs, or yielding
devices, may however be of any other convenient description, such, for example,
as rubber blocks or pneumatic tubes or hollow bodies or the like. I have shewn
three projections on each of the parts A and B, but there may be any suitable
number.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same 18 to be performed, I declare that what I claim
is.-
1 A wheel or clutch having springs, or yielding devices, between its centre
of rotation and periphery, substantially as, and for the purpose, hereinbefore
described.
2. A wheel, or clutch, constructed substantially as herein before described and
illustrated in the accompanying drawings
Improvements in the Manufacture of Matches.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Matches.
I, WALTER GEORGE CORDES, of Gas Meter Testing Station, Castle Street, South-
wark, London, S.E., Gas Meter Tester, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion to be as follows;-
1
This invention consists of the following ingredients
Chlorate of potash
Ground glass
Whitening
Plaster Paris
Water
Glue
Dye to suit taste
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-
1 lb. 10 oz.
14 oz.
5 oz.
4 0%.
S oz.
6 oz. S drams.
S drams.
The above ingredients to be thoroughly ground and mixed, after this add
Amorphous red phos. wet 10 oz.
This preparation will strike on any surface, & removes the dangerous poison of
white or yellow phos.
01 T 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Matches.
I. WALTER GEORGE CORDES, of the Gas Meter Testing Station, Castle Street,
Southwark, London, S.E., Gas Meter Tester, do declare the nature of my said
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 the manufacture of matches without the use of white
or yellow phosphorus and which can be struck anywhere, and consists in providing
an improved composition for forming a head on the splint which does not require
a second coating or the application of an additional ignition coating thereto.

page_text: portions being slightly varied, if found desirable in practice, to suit circumstances.
Chloride of potash
Ground glass
Whitening
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Plaster of Paris (or cement)
Glue (glue 8 pts., water 8 pts.)
Mix well with
Water
Dye to suit taste
200 parts.
100
"
60
"
35
130
"
ود
30
1 "
The above ingredients are mixed thoroughly and passed through the mill twice.
To this mixture amorphous red phosphorus is added, 50 parts of the dry
amorphous phosphorus being mixed with sufficient water to produce a paste of
the consistency of cream.
The composition is then mixed again and passed through the mill, the rollers
of which have been previously eased.
The splints (of wood, wax taper, or other suitable material) are dipped into the
mixture in the ordinary manner, the head formed thereby, when dried, may be
struck on any surface, and it ignites readily without spluttering and with little
noise.
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;-
A preparation or composition for match heads, which may be struck anywhere
and without the use of white or yellow phosphorus in the manufacture thereof,
consisting of chloride of potash, ground glass, whitening, plaster of Paris or
cement, glue and water, a solution of a dye to suit taste, and amorphous red
phosphorus, the whole prepared in or about in the proportions specified and in the
manner substantially as set forth.
Date 3rd March 1898
GEORGE DOWNING & SONS,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Anti-fouling Composition for Coating the Bottoms of Ships and other Vessels.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 6th July, 1898-Accepted, 25th Mar., 1899
A New or Improved Anti-fouling Composition for Coating the
Bottoms of Ships and other Vessels.
I, ROBERT SEABROOK, of 31, Humber Street, Grimsby, in the County of Lincoln,
Sail Maker, 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 a new or improved anti-fouling composition for coat-
ing the bottoms of ships and other vessels, and has for its object to provide a
substance of this class that will adhere to the vessel for a longer period, and
give more satisfactory results than those heretofore manufactured.
According to my invention, I intermix in suitable proportions, resin, varnish,
and alum, to which I add a suitable coloring such as Indian red and a naptha
dryer.
The above mentioned ingredients are mixed together in or about the following
proportions:-
Resin. Five and a half pounds.
Varnish. Half a gallon.
These ingredients are boiled together, and when cold, three ounces of alum are
added thereto.
To this mixture is subsequently added the following:-Indian red (or other
suitable coloring), three quarters of a pound. Rectified naptha. One pint.
By the use and employment of alum, the growth of fouling and other adhe-
sives is prevented.
The composition so formed may be applied in the ordinary manner by means
of brushes, sprayers, or other contrivances.
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 new or improved anti-fouling composition, for coating the bottoms of ships
and other vessels, composed of resin, varnish, and alum, together with a suitable
coloring, such as Indian red and a naptha dryer, mixed together in or about the
proportions substantially as specified.
Dated the 6th day of July 1898
HUGHES & YOUNG,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
An Improved Advertising Device applied to Bottles and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 28th May, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Advertising Device applied to Bottles and the like.
I, JOHANN EUGEN OSCAR WECHSLER, of 11, Holstenplatz, Altona, Schleswig-
Holstein, in the Empire of Germany, Agent and Broker, 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 advertising and its object is to arrange a conspicuous
method of advertising upon bottles by labels placed in a certain manner.
The accompanying drawing illustrates the method of carrying the invention
into effect. The labels A, B and C are respectively attached to or formed on the
bottle by pasting, burning on in enamel or forming in the surface of the same in
The label B is the main label and
intaglio or relief, or in any suitable manner.
indicates the place of manufacture of the article contained within. The label A is
a narrow one and has printed upon it the trade or other mark referring to the class
of goods. The label C indicates the fluid or article contained in the bottle.
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;-
An improved means for advertising upon bottles and the like substantially as
herein before described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
1000
333ww
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
and 13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
An Improved Folding Chair with Table and Easel Combined.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 14th July, 1898-Accepted, 14th Jan., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Folding Chair with Table and Easel Combined.
I, GEORGE AGAR, Cabinet and Chairmaker, of 3B, Flowergate, Whitby, 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 in a piece of wood made to each front leg of the same
length but a little thinner of an ordinary portable folding chair with straight
legs, to be of sufficient strength to bear the weight of table and easel at its
extremity as is shown by the drawings in the accompanying 3 sheets by No. 1
of Figures 1 and 2 and 3. These 2 pieces of wood are the 2 supports to table and
easel and are made to slide in and out which are held by 2 brass loops No. 2 on
each side let in a little to the legs and screwed to be secure, sliding in and out
at the underedge of chair legs. A wire pin is inserted thro the loop into the
sliding bearer to stay it when drawn out and when slided in. The use of the chair
is not interfered with by the attachment of these slides. At the upper ends of
bearers or slides is a brass band No. 3 or socket to which is attached a smaller
socket but riveted on so as to allow it to swivel round which is necessary for
the movement of table No. 5 as thro this socket passes a light bar of iron No. 4
on which rests the table and is screwed to it there are also legs or supports No. 6
of stiff wire to the table which fold up under it or let down into holes in the sloping
bearer.
If the easel No. 7 and table be required together the wire supports to table are
folded up and the easel is passed over the table and the legs of easel let down at
cach side of table fitting to notches in edge of table and passing down to sloping
bearer with iron pins fitting into the same holes as serve for the table supports
in this manner are the table and easel supported.
The fixing of table and easel is done after the person is seated in the chair and
must be removed to get out of the chair.
When chair, table and easel are not required for use the easel being made to
fold will fold up as also the table and will be enclosed with the chair within the
compass of the chair itself when folded.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be perform'd I declare that what
I claim is:-
The method of getting support for the table & easel from the chair in so simple
and ready a manner as also the connection of table and easel with the chair.
תר. תנוד
1
1000
LUUA
GEORGE AGAR,
Cabinet and Chairmaker, 3B, Flowergate, Whitby.