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An Improved Device for use in Hair Dressing.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Jan., 1893—Accepted, 18th Feb., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Device for use in Hair Dressing.
I, ANDRÉ HUGO 5 Sloane Street London S.W. Hair Dresser, 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 device for use in dressing or building up hair upon
the head & consists of a suitably shaped & size frame, constructed of any suitable
material such as wire or net or wire covered with net & again covered with hair
or of a wire or other frame covered with any convenient & suitable material.
Referring to the annexed drawings,
Fig. 1 shows elevation of a frame constructed in accordance with my invention.
Fig. 2 shows elevation of Fig. 1 with the addition of a covering of net & hair
but which may consist of any material as hereinbefore mentioned or any further
material which may be found most convenient for the purpose.
Fig. 3 view of head with hair built up on my invention.
a framework of wire having aperture which for illustration is shewn in the
centre thereof, but which may be in any convenient part of the framework. c, netting
covered with hair d. The method of application is as follows.
The device as shewn in Figure 2 is placed upon any convenient part of the head,
preferably at the back, the hair to be dressed is drawn through the aperture 6 &
the hair then built up in any desired style upon the circumferential surface of the
said frame, forming a support or foundation for the hair. It will be understood
that I cover the frame work (which may be of any size & configuration with various
colored hair to suit that particular application & that I may make the framework
collapsible or telescopic so as to fold up or extend the frame.
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.) A hair support or foundation consisting of a collapsible or non collapsible
or telescopic frame of any suitable size and configuration & of wire or other
material covered with netting & hair or netting & other suitable material or netting
alone, or wire alone provided with an aperture or apertures in the centre or other
parts thereof for the purpose of resting upon the head & forming a foundation or
support for building up or dressing the hair.
Dated this 18th day of January 1893.
E. EATON,
Patent Agent.
Improvements in and relating to Covers for Glasses, Teacups, and the like, for the purpose of Keeping the Contents Warm and Free from Dust and Dirt.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Nov., 1893-Accepted, 2nd Dec., 1893.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Covers for Glasses, Teacups, and
the like, for the purpose of Keeping the Contents Warm and
Free from Dust and Dirt.
I, PERCY SINCLAIR PILCHER 95, Philbeck Gardens South Kensington
London, S.W. Gentleman 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 covers for glasses, teacups, and the like, and has for its
object to provide a cover which can be conveniently placed over the above named
articles and retained in position for the purpose of keeping the contents warm also
free from dirt, dust, or insects, and would be particularly useful at picnics, and for
restaurants, invalids, and various purposes.
In carrying my invention into practice, I form the covers of a disc of metal,
glass, earthenware, or other suitable material furnished with circular corrugations
of various sizes and at different distances apart so that one cover will fit glasses,
cups, basins &c. of different sizes. The covers are generally of circular form but
could be oval or other required shape to suit different articles.
In order that my invention may be more fully understood, I will now proceed to
describe same with reference to the accompanying drawings in which
Fig. 1 is a plan of a cover formed according to my invention and Fig. 2 shows
four different forms in section.
My improved cover consists (Fig. 1 and a Fig. 2) of a circular disc a provided
with circular corrugations a' which fit over the edge of a glass, cup, basin, or other
similar article thereby keeping the contents warm and free from dirt, dust, or
insects, at the same preventing the cover from falling off. In the cover shown at b
(Fig. 2) one corrugation is provided to prevent same from slipping off while the
depressed centre will fit various sized articles. c (Fig. 2) shows a cover with
corrugations of different form while the cover shown at d is furnished with triangular
corrugations for the same purpose.
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 new or improved cover for teacups, glasses, basins, and similar articles,
substantially as herein described and shown and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 1st day of November 1893.
F. G. CASSELL,
Of Cassell & Co.,
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, W.
A Process for the Production of Name, Memorial, and other Plates in Sunk or in Relief Lettering in Metal.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Mar., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 16th Dec., 1893-Accepted, 3rd Feb., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Process for the Production of Name, Memorial, and other Plates
in Sunk or in Relief Lettering in Metal.
STEPHEN GRANT, 17, Charlemont Mall Dublin, Electrotyper Stereotyper. I
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A process for the production of name plates, memorial plates and all classes of
sunk lettering or in relief, in metal by the papier machie process as used by
stereotypers.
For sunk plates a forme of set up types is moulded from which mould another
one is taken, it is then cast with an alloy.
For letter plates in relief, arrange a design of a plate, on a prepared surface,
from which a mould is taken, and then cast with an alloy.
Dated this 21st day of April 1893.
STEPHEN GRANT.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Process for the Production of Name, Memorial, and other Plates
in Sunk or in Relief Lettering in Metal.
STEPHEN GRANT 17 Charlemont Mall Dublin Stereotyper and Electrotyper
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:-
A design of borders, letters, &c., on an ordinarily prepared surface, from which a
mould is taken and then cast with an alloy, of tin and antimony, also zinc
and lead.
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 production of sunk lettering on metallic plates from printing types
2. The known process of stereotyping, producing a new result-namely, lettering
in relief, or in sunk lettering.
3. The casting of the above plates in various alloys of tin and antimony, also
zinc and lead.
Dated this 15th day of December 1893.
STEPHEN GRANT.
Tube Wrench and Spanner.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 11th May, 1893
Complete Specification Left, 8th Feb., 1894-Accepted, 10th Mar., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Tube Wrench and Spanner.
1, CHARLES NEIL of 72 Bridge Street Sheffield, Engineers' Tool Maker do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improved movable tube wrench and spanner, the shifting jaw of which is
serrated underneath to fit on to a serrated wedge; both sliding in a suitable recess
through the solid arm or lever jaws.
Either the slide jaw or solid jaw may be serrated on the side for gripping round.
surfaces.
The wedge is operated by pressure of the thumb, which thus releases or tightens
the moving jaw of the spanner or tube wrench.
Dated this 10th day of May 1893.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Tube Wrench and Spanner.
I, CHARLES NEIL of 72 Bridge Street Sheffield, Engineers' Tool 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:- .
An improved movable tube wrench and spanner, the shifting jaw of which is.
serrated underneath to fit on to a serrated wedge-both sliding in a suitable slot or
recess passing through the arm or lever jaw.
Either the slide jaw or fixed jaw may be toothed on the side for gripping round
surfaces.
The sliding jaw is adjusted by pressure on the wedge, which acts on a spiral!
spring, and thus releases the contact of the two serrations-then the slide jaw can.
be easily moved, either in or out. When the pressure is removed the spring at
once brings and maintains the jaw and wedge serrations in close contact.
Figure 1 is the complete wrench.
Letter a is the lever arm and toothed jaw.
Letter b is the slide jaw shewing a serrated lower side.
Letter is the wedge serrated on its upper side to fit the serration on the
slide jaw.
Figure 2 is the wedge.
Letter d is the solid part with serrated upper side and two side lugs e, e, having
holes through to fit the spindle f.
Letter is the spindle passing through the wedge Figure 2 and lever arm a.
Letter g is the spiral spring placed on the small end of the spindle f.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the lever arm of the wrench, shewing letter a
the toothed jaw-letter h the recess in which the slide jaw and wedge move-
letter; the hole through which the spindle passes and in which the spring works on
the spindle.

page_text: 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
f.
1. The serrated wedge substantially as described above and illustrated in the
drawings hereto attached.
2. The tube wrench or spanner thus described and illustrated.
Dated this Seventh day of February 1894.
CHARLES NEIL.
Improvements in Apparatus for Damping Stones used in Printing.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Damping Stones used in Printing.
I GEORGE DUNCAN of Clarendon Road, Egremont, in the County of Chester,.
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 object is to simplify apparatus for evenly and efficiently damping to the
required degree stones used in printing.
Apparatus under my invention which is applicable to any lithographic machine
having a reciprocating stone consists essentially in the combination of one or more
rollers for distributing moisture over the surface of the stone, a reciprocating pad
for giving moisture to the distributing roller or rollers, a damping roller for
imparting moisture to the reciprocating pad, a blanket web or apron of textile
material for conveying moisture from a tank to the damping roller, and a tank or
container for containing water.
In the appended drawings, Fig. 1 is a transverse section, and Fig. 2 a plan
of sufficient of a lithographic machine to illustrate my invention. a is part of the
main frame of the machine, b are rollers for distributing moisture over the stone:
the said rollers are free to rotate in bearings c secured to the frame, and are so-
disposed as to rest on the damping pad, and on the stone to be damped as they pass
to and fro beneath them, d is a pad carried by a table free to move to and fro on
guides secured to the frame a and connected to the stone carrying frame in any
convenient manner so as to reciprocate with it and pass to and fro beneath the
rollers so as to impart moisture thereto, e is a damping roller carried in bearings
in brackets, f, secured to the frame, a, and disposed so as to rest on the pad d as it
reciprocates beneath it. is a tank carried by the brackets, f, and containing
water as shown by the dotted lines, h. is a blanket web or apron of textile material
having one end dipping into the water in the tank whilst the other end rests on the
damping roller e. The water is conveyed by capillary action or syphonage or both
from the tank to the roller; i are rods secured to each end of the blanket web or
apron so as by their weight to keep the same stretched.
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 :-
First. The combination with a lithographic machine having a reciprocating
stone of the distributing roller or rollers b, reciprocating pad, d, damping roller e,.
blanket web or apron h, and tank g, for the purpose set forth.
Second. Apparatus for damping stones used in printing substantially as set.
forth.
1000
Per pro J. T. KING,
W. B. Johnson,
Agent.
Unbreakable Substitute for Glasses for Clocks, Watches, Lockets, Spectacles, and Optical Lenses.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Apr., 1893-Accepted, 24th June, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Unbreakable Substitute for Glasses for Clocks, Watches, Lockets,
Spectacles, and Optical Lenses.
I, NEWNHAM BROWNE of 73, Cheapside, in the City of London, Chartered
Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention which has been
communicated to me by Richard Hansel, of Dresden in the Kingdom of Saxony,
Manufacturer of and Dealer in Watch and Clock Materials to be as follows:-
In order to improve the glasses for clocks, or watches, spectacles, lockets and
optical lenses so that they shall be unbreakable and without detriment to the other
quality sought therefrom, the inventor employs transparent celluloid as the material
wherefrom they are manufactured, whether their shapes be such as typified by the
sectional views, Figs. 2 to 7, and whether they be round or elliptical as exemplified
in Figs. 1 and 8 or and other figure.
Experiments have shown that as regards refraction this material behaves
similarly to glass. Its degree of elasticity however not only greatly facilitates the
insertion of all such glasses into their settings or frames, but also obviates the
chipping of the edge as well as diminishing the wear upon the frame or setting.
The toughness which such lenses and glasses made of celluloid possess, will only
permit temporary alteration of shape when concussion or pressure acts upon them,
but never fracture they are therefore unbreakable. This resistance to fracture
however, is very valuable for spectacle glasses in general, especially however in eye-
glasses that are intended for the protection of the eye against injury.
In order to give a firm hold upon such glasses to the frame or setting in which
they are mounted by enabling them to enter into the channel provided therefor in
the frame, mount or setting, they are further improved by bevelling their edge at
one side (see Figs. 2, 3, 4 and 6) or at both sides (see Figs. 5 and 7).
Having now fully described and ascertained the nature and object of this inveu-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to me by
my foreign correspondent I declare that what I claim is :
Glasses for clocks, or watches, spectacles, lockets, and for optical purposes which
are made of celluloid in order to make them unbreakable, and bevelled at their
edges to enable them to be more firmly fixed in their frames, settings or mounts.
Dated the 19th day of April 1893.
NEWNHAM BROWNE..
Year: 1893

page_text: The device is very simple and permits of readily adjusting the veil to hold the
same in proper position without additional aid. It also permits of an instant
unfastening of the veil by simply disconnecting the two coupling members by
unhooking the hook C³ from the eye B³, as above described, and obviates the use
of pins which frequently tear the veil and are not always at hand when wanted.
Moreover the fastener permits of using the veil for all kinds of hats.
As illustrated in Figure 5, the division bar between the eye and loop in the
member B is omitted and likewise the bar between the inner ends of the bars C₁
and C is dispensed with, otherwise the buckle is the same as above described in
reference to the other figures.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the saine is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A veil fastener comprising two coupling members each provided with a loop
forming a veil-end adjuster, one of the said coupling members being provided with
an eye adapted to be engaged by a hook on the other coupling member, the said
hook being formed of two curved bars united at their free ends by a connecting bar
having an inner bend, substantially as shewn and described.
2. A veil fastener comprising two coupling members each provided with a loop
having a cross bar to form a veil-end adjuster, one of the said members being
provided with an eye having its front bar widened at or near the middle and a
hook on the other coupling member to engage the said eye, the said hook being
formed of two curved bars united at their free ends by a cross bar formed with an
inward bend, substantially as shewn and described.
Deted this 10th day of July 1894
W. H. HARRISON,
By A. M. & Wm. Clark,
53, Chancery Lane, London, Chartered Patent Agents.
Improvements in the Construction of Fire-proof Floors.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Jan., 1893-Accepted, 4th Mar., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Fire-proof Floors.
as
We, MARK FAWCETT, BRELT AGATE ELPHICKE and JOHN HOPE, trading
Mark Fawcett and Co., of 50 Queen Anne's, Gate, London, S.W., Constructional
Engineers, 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 :-
Our invention relates to improvements in the construction of fire-proof floors and
has for its object to effect a further improvement in the manufacture and use of the
tubular lintels described in the Specification of Letters Patent granted to Mark
Fawcett, No. 2815 dated the 25th day of February A.D. 1888, in connection with
a fire-proof floor.
The said improvement consists in providing the said lintels with a number of
longitudinal flutings, ribs or grooves into which the concrete keys or holds, thus
preventing the tubes or lintels from being separated, or falling away from the
concrete, in the event of fire acting on the ceiling below.
In the accompanying drawings in which like letters of reference indicate
corresponding parts,
Figure 1 is a vertical cross section of our improved tubular lintel,
Figures 2, 3 and 4 are a plan, a longitudinal and a transverse section respectively
illustrating the arrangement of the said tubes or lintels in the fire-proof floor
described in the said former Specification, these three figures corresponding to
Figures 1, 2 and 3 of the drawings accompanying the Specification.
is the tubular lintel furnished with a number of longitudinal ribs » formed at
equal or unequal intervals along each side or all round of the same. The drawings
are sufficiently illustrative of this invention without any further description as the
tubes or lintels are laid and carried in the floor in the same manner as shewn in the
former Patent.
Having thus 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:
In fire-proof floors, the use of tubular lintels furnished on their upper surfaces
or all round with longitudinal flutings, ribs or grooves, substantially as herein
described and shewn in the drawings and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 5th day of January 1893.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Tension Device for Saws.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1893-Accepted, 24th June, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tension Device for Saws.
I, LOUIS CHEVENIER of St. Symphorien (Loire) 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 an improved tension device for saws which
advantageously replaces the cord and tension lever or other device heretofore
in use.
My invention is shown in the accompanying drawing in which
A is the saw. The wire cord is made in two pieces B B¹. The piece B is
provided with a spiral spring the object of which will be hereafter explained.
This spring is fixed in the frame, a portion of which is shewn in section.
The end of the cord B is screw threaded and receives a nut 62. One end of the
cord B' is attached to the frame in any suitable manner and at the other end is a
loop 3 in which works an eccentric lever C pivotted in the frame c, to which the
end of the cord B is connected by the nut .
The drawing shows the lever C depressed upon the cord B' and consequently the
saw is stretched. To slacken it the lever C is turned back into the position shown
by dotted lines in the drawing.
It is to be remarked that the two cords B B¹ not being prolongations of one
another the lever C is of itself maintained in the position given to it.
The spring is intended to prevent the cord, when the saw is in tension, from
quivering and to keep the saw rigid. This spring may of course be arranged in
any suitable manner.
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 without limiting
myself to the precise details shown that what I claim is :-
The improved tension device for saws substantially as described and shewn in
the annexed drawing.
1000
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Means for Stoppering Bottles, Jars, and the like Receptacles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Dec., 1893-Accepted, 3rd Feb., 1894
CODE LEIE DIECIFICATION.
Improvements in Means for Stoppering Bottles, Jars, and the like
Receptacles.
I, FRANZ PETER LAMMERZ of 16 Poststrasse, Bonn in the Empire of Germany
Master Locksmith, 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 advantages of this stoppering or closing device consist in the simple and
cheap manufacture of the same and in its adaptability to bottles jars or vessels of
different heightz:
I will now proceed to describe my present invention with reference to the
accompanying drawings in which
Fig. 1 is front elevation, and
Fig. 2 is side elevation.
The closing device consists of a lower band or stirrup shaped piece « and of an
upper band 6 of any suitable metal.
Both bands a and b are connected together by means of slots c and clamping
screws d therein thereby rendering the frame formed by these said parts capable of
being both lengthened and shortened. The limits of this alteration in position are
fixed by the length of the said guide-slots c and its amount is determined by means
of the notches or recesses i (formed in the sides of said band b) which engage with
the headed pin or stud h fixed on the lower band a and any suitable number of
these notches or slots i may be used at any suitable distance apart to suit the
different heights of different vessels.
In the middle of the upper band b there is provided a screw f by means of which
a metal disc g furnished underneath with a ring of suitable elastic material can be
pressed down upon the mouth of the jar.
A cross-piece k rivetted or fixed on the lower band a ensures the upright position
of the frame and jar.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A device for closing or stoppering bottles jars or other vessels consisting of the
arrangement. of two bent metal strips or bands such as a and b in combination with
slots c in the said band clamping screws d in the band a and acting in said slots c,
notches such as i formed in the band and studs such as hon band a to enter said
notches i-this device acting in conjunction with a suitable closing lid or cover and
a screw such as adapted to tightly close said lid or cover on its sent substantially
in the manner and for the purposes herein before described.
Dated this 13th day of December 1893.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Device for the Cure of Crib Biting and Crib Sucking in Horses.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Jan., 1893-Accepted, 4th Mar., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Device for the Cure of Crib Biting and
Crib Sucking in Horses.
I, MARGARET ANNE PEAKE of Westholme Sleaford Lincoln 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 device intended to cure crib biting and
crib sucking in horses, and consists of a mat treated in such a manner as to render
it exceedingly unpleasant to the taste, which is fixed on the manger, so that the
horse will be unable to bite or suck the wood without also seizing part of the mat.
According to the arrangement preferred, I take a wool mat of suitable
dimensions, say 6 feet long by 2 feet wide, and steep it in a solution of aloes until
well saturated. A mixture of cayenne pepper and gum arabic is then sprinkled
over the mat, and rubbed well in. If this mat is placed on the manger of a horse
addicted to crib biting or sucking for two or three months, the horse will not
resume the habit after the mat has been removed, but in some cases it is advisable
to renew the mat after it has become worn.
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
I claim :-
(1) A device intended for the cure of crib biting and sucking in horses, consisting
of a mat to be fixed on the manger, treated with aloes and other substances
extremely unpleasant to the taste, substantially as described.
(2) The improved device to be used for the cure of crib biting and crib sucking,
substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 4th day of January 1893
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Handle for Bicycles and other Velocipedes.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Handle for Bicycles and other Velocipedes.
I SAMUEL EDWIN WILLS of Hygienic Hospital, Ruckledge Avenue, Harlesden
in the County of Middlesex, Gentleman, 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 pneumatic handle for bicycles and other velocipedes.
and has for its object to prevent or considerably lessen the vibration.
And in order that my said invention may be fully understood I will refer to the
drawing accompanying this Specification which shows four ways of carrying out my
invention all such views being in section.
The same letters denote the same parts in all the views.
a shews portion of the handle bar on the end of which is fixed a pneumatic
handle b, this I have shewn fixed in four different ways.
The handle is made of rubber and formed hollow and is provided with a suitable
valve c for inflating the handle either by means of an air pump or otherwise. The
valve c may be fitted to any convenient part of handle b, and may be similar to the
valves now employed for inflating pneumatic tyres.
At Fig. 1 the pneumatic handle b is shewn passing over the end of handle bar to
which it is cemented.
At Fig. 2 the handle is also passed over the end of handle bar a, but is kept in
position by the flange d formed on end of handle bar a, this flange may be
suplimented by one or more rings e, as shewn on Fig. 2, when required. At Fig. 4
the handle bar is shewn passing right through the end of handle 6, and which latter
may be cemented on. Fig. 3 shews a plug f, screwed or otherwise fixed in the
handle bar and over which the pneumatic handle b, is fastened instead of being
fastened direct on to the bar a.
Fig. 5 shews a cross section through the handle bar and handle, I propose to-
cover the handle with felt or other suitable material and especially with a netting
so as to allow air to pass between the hand and the handle.
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. A pneumatic handle for bicycles and other velocipedes.
2. The improved handle for bicycles and other velocipedes substantially as
described and represented.
Dated this 13th day of May 1893,
BROWNE & Co.,
9, Warwick Court, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in Stirrup Bars.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Feb., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 28th Nov., 1893-Accepted, 28th Feb., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stirrup Bars.
I, JOHN MORE MARTIN 103 Gloucester Road South Kensington Saddlery-
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
This invention relates to improvements in stirrup bars for affixing to saddles and.
for carrying and releasing the stirrup strap and the same is carried out in the
following manner :-I provide a bifurcated piece of metal which is attached to the
saddle. One end of one of the forks is set out of the horizontal plane to that of
the other fork, and carries a friction wheel or roller. The stirrup strap is attached'
to the fork which carries the friction wheel or roller. Upon any lateral pull or
force being exerted upon the stirrup strap, the same readily disengages itself
from the stirrup bar, and is assisted in its disconnection by the friction wheel
or roller.
Th 1 f W 1902
E. EATON,
Patent Agent..
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stirrup Bars.
JOHN MORE MARTIN 103 Gloucester Road South Kensington London S.W.,.
Harness 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 improved stirrup bar is made with bottom support A. as shown in
drawing Fig. I with revolving roller B at extremity Fig. II. The bar is hinged
to plate C which is rivetted to saddle tree in the usual manner, see Fig. II. When
by the rider being thrown the stirrup leather is subjected to sudden tension either
upwards or downwards, upon coming in contact with revolving roller B it is-
immediately released.
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 improved stirrup bar all as herein set forth.
2. The roller movement B.
3. The combination of the whole of the parts as herein described; and as
illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Improvements in or relating to Zithers.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Aug., 1893-Accepted, 11th Nov., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Zithers.
A communication from JULIUS TRAUGOTT MÜLLER, of 3, Florastrasse, Dresden,
in the Empire of Germany, Zither Accordeon Manufacturer.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn 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:—
The present invention relates to an arrangement for effecting the regulating of
movable dampers in zithers or analogous instruments.
For this purpose the dampers a are each provided on their upper surfaces with a
At their ends
slender pin which passes through a slot in the finger-board c.
these pins are provided with buttons or keys d for applying the points of the fingers.
There are further in the slots of the finger board three or more enlargements e of
a size such as enables them to receive the conical ends of the buttons d.
On moving and depressing the dampers by means of their buttons, the latter are
necessarily brought over one of these enlargements e in the finger-board inasmuch
as they cannot enter the narrow portion of the slots. It hence results that the
damper can be depressed only at the definitely fixed points which correspond to
the particular change of chord.
This arrangement, as is shown in Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings may be
combined with a further arrangement, designed for a similar purpose. At the ends
of the dampers a conical projections with their points directed downwards
are fixed, which on depressing the dampers engage in corresponding grooves i in
a plate secured on the straining board, whereby the damper is drawn into the
desired position.
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. An arrangement for regulating movable dampers in zithers or analogous
instruments characterized by the formation of enlargements such as e in the slots
of the finger-board which act as guides for the damper pins (b) these enlargements
receiving the ends of the buttons or keys (d) when the dampers (a) are depressed
whereby the latter are brought into the desired position substantially as described
and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
2. In combination with the above arrangement the introduction of wedge shaped
projections such as g at the end of the dampers (a) which on the latter being
depressed engage in grooves (i) formed in a plate (h) attached to the straining
board substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Deted this 28th day of August 1893.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
Of London, Nottingham, Liverpool, and Manchester,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Roofing Tiles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Dec., 1893-Accepted, 27th Jan., 1894
Improvements in Roofing Tiles.
I, EMIL WUTKE of 10 Langestrasse, Germersdorf bei Guben, Germany,
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 a roofing tile which is made from cement (or combina-
tions of cement and other material) or other suitable material which is moulded or
pressed into roofing tiles of special construction as follows:-
Referring to the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 is a plan
Fig. 2 is an underside view, and
Fig. 3 a side elevation of a roofing tile constructed according to my present
invention.
The tile (as shown in the drawings) according to my present invention is formed
towards one of its longitudinal sides with parallel adjacent grooves or channels
such as a and projections a¹ extending its full length to the ends of the tile and
towards its other side edge and on the opposite face of the said tile has tongues
or ribs and grooves 61 corresponding respectively to the said grooves a and
tongues a¹.
Thus the projections or ribs a¹ on one tile fit accurately and closely into the
grooves 61 in the side edge of the next adjacent tile and so on so that thus covering
a roof with tiles of this kind ensures an extremely tight roofing capable of resisting
the influences of the weather.
c care projections or supports at the end on the underside of each tile-or same
may be of any other suitable form.
These roofing tiles are formed in any suitable or convenient manner by moulding
the material into the form shown while in a plastic state for instance from clay and
afterwards burning same or from cement and allowing same to set hard or in any
other desired manners.
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 roofing tile with parallel grooves on one face and corresponding tongues on
the other extending along the longitudinal sides for the whole length of the tile
substantially in the manner and for the purposes hereinbefore described and
illustrated by way of example in the drawings hereunto annexed.
Dated this 11th day of December 1893
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Aug., 1893-Accepted, 9th Sept., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
I, WILLIAM GEORGE WALKER, M. Inst. M.E. Engineer, of 2 Barmeston Road
Catford in the County of Kent, 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 has reference to an improved tobacco pipe, and its object is to form
the pipe so that it may be easily and quickly cleaned." In order to carry out the
improvement I employ an internal moveable trough, of a semi-cylinder trough or
channel form, which is used conjointly with the pipe; this trough is placed inside
the main bore or stem of the pipe and extends for the full length, that is, from the
root of the bowl to the end of the mouthpiece.
Referring to the accompanying sheet of drawings-
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section of my improved pipe, the main or ordinary stem
is marked a, the mouthpiece b, and the internal cleaning trough is marked c, it may
have a flanged end d, in order to render its withdrawal more easy,
Fig. 2 shows the cleaning trough separate,
Fig. 3 is a cross section,
Fig. 4 shows the trough inserted from the bowl end of the pipe.
The interior trough might with advantage be composed of two similar portions
hinged or placed longitudinally forming a closed channel which could be opened for
cleaning purposes.
The improved pipe may be made of any suitable material, the internal cleaning
trough may with advantage be made of aluminium or other light metal.
By means of this internal trough extending for the full length of the pipe it is
always easy to ensure a clear passage for the smoke by withdrawing it and removing
any deposits from the channel. The channel, which is an open one when withdrawn,
is made as free and straight as possible, and without any small holes which only
tend to block the passage.
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 tobacco pipe with an internal moveable stem for cleaning purposes of a semi-
cylinder or trough form extending for the full length of the pipe, substantially as in
this Specification described and in reference to the drawings illustrated.
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At 100°
W. G. WALKER.
Process and Apparatus for Cleansing Filtering Material.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Dec., 1893-Accepted, 3rd Mar., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Process and Apparatus for Cleansing Filtering Material.
HANS REISERT Engineer Cologne Germany do hereby declare the nature of
his invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be-
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
In appliances for filtering liquids great difficulties are encountered in cleansing
the filtering material from impurities.
This cleansing is usually accomplished by means of a mechanical stirring.
appliance which thoroughly loosens the filtering material in order to expose the
latter in every part to the action of the cleansing water. This method of cleansing
involves much loss of power & time.
In the new process the filtering material is loosened by the introduction of air
beneath it & at the same time the impurities are washed out by the backflow
of water.
In Figs. 1 & 2 of the accompanying drawing an illustration is given of an
apparatus for carrying this process into practise.
The filtering apparatus consists of a receptacle with two perforated partitions bb,.
between which is placed the filtering material F. The liquid to be filtered is fed
through the pipe A, passes through the filtering material F & flows off clarified
through the pipe B. When the filtering material has become impure as shown.
in Fig. 2, the pipe A is closed & the pipe C for drawing off the impurites is.
opened. Clean water is then forced through the pipe B & passing through the
filtering material flows out through the new exit C.
When the filtered water instead of being subsequently raised, runs into a lower
receptacle, unfiltered water can be used for cleansing the material.
Simultaneously with the above action or even before, the air pipe D is opened
by means of which & by the aid of steam or other suitable methods, compressed
air is spread by a system of pipes R under the entire surface of the filtering
material, producing a violent stirring action in the latter, partly through the
upward movement of the air & partly through the backflow of the water. The
impurities are thus separated from the filtering material & are washed away through
the pipe C by the water flowing in from B. After the cleansing of the filter, the
airpipe D is closed & the pipes A & B can again be used for filtering further:
quantities of liquid.
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 process of cleansing filtering material by washing by which the material is.
loosened by compressed air either before or during the washing.
2. An apparatus for carrying the process claimed above into practise, consisting
of a system of pipes R by means of which compressed air is spread over the under
surface of the filtering material & introduced into it substantially as described
with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 20th day of December 1893.
BDLY DIED
A New or Improved Puzzle.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Aug., 1893-Accepted, 23rd Sept., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Puzzle.
I, WILLIAM JOHNSON of 17 Sandon Street, Liverpool in the County of
Lancaster, 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 :--
My present invention has reference to a new or improved puzzle which is shown
in position ready for solution in Fig. I of the accompanying drawings; Figs. II, III
and IV show the successive stages of the solution of the puzzle.
Throughout the drawings the same parts are indicated by the same reference
figures.
As shown in Fig. I, the puzzle consists of a pair of rigid rings 1 and.2. preferably
metallic, each having a short gap, the ends of the gaps being connected, as shown
at 3 and 4 respectively, by short lengths of cord or other flexible material and the
said cords or the like being looped together, as shown, after the manner of a reef
knot. The cords are too short to encircle the rings diametrically and the object of
the puzzle is to separate the ring 1 and cord 3 from the companion ring 2 and
cord 4.
The puzzle being as in Fig. I, the process of solution is as follows:-Relax the
knot, and, giving each loop a half twist, pass it over one of the horns of the opposite
ring bringing the puzzle to the position of Fig. II; next, keeping 1 stationary,
slide 2 underneath it, bringing about the position of Fig. III, and finally, continue
the motion of 2 until it comes into the position of Fig. IV, when as is obvious from
an inspection of this figure, the two parts can be drawn asunder.
It is clear that the puzzle can be worked in the reverse direction by retracing the
various steps in the solution already described.
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. The improved puzzle, substantially as herein described and illustrated.
SLOAN & LLOYD BARNES,
Castle Chambers, Castle Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Metallic Boxes or Cases.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1893-Accepted, 24th Feb., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Metallic Boxes or Cases.
We, FREDERICK PURDON and HARRY ERNEST WALTERS, both of 2, Great
George Street, Westminster, in the County of Middlesex, Civil Engineers, 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:-
Our invention has reference to improvements in metallic boxes or cases and
consists in arrangements whereby the lid on being pressed on to the box or case,
The
the side springs engage in recesses and are thus securely fastened to the box.
box is preferably made of sheet iron and of suitable shape (preferably as shewn in
the drawing) and on its sides opposite to one another recesses are made. The
upper edges of the box are bevelled. The lid is formed also of sheet iron with
bevelled sides and provided with springs projecting on either side corresponding to
the recesses in the sides of the box as illustrated. The ends of the springs are
turned inwards as shewn on the drawing.
In order that our invention may be better understood and more readily carried
into effect we will proceed to describe the drawing hereunto annexed.
Figure 1 is a side view of the lid.
Figure 2 is a side view of the box with the lid removed.
Figure 3 is a side view of the box with the lid on.
Figure 4 is a section of the lid shewing the side springs, and
Figure 5 is a section of the box.
When the lid is pressed upon the box the side springs are forced outwards by
the bevelled edges on the upper part of the sides of the box and close into position
in the recess on the box when the lid is forced home.
a is the lid, b, bare the spring catches projecting from the lid. c, c² are the
recesses in the box for receiving the spring catch. d is the box. d¹ the bevel on
the upper part of the side of the box.
Although our box may be used for any purpose yet the purpose for which it
is more particularly intended is for the conveyance of tea. The weight of the box
and the lid always being approximately the same the box can be weighed full
instead of being opened and the contents weighed separately as now. The lid is
easily prized open sc that no damage takes place.
For the conveyance of tea we preferably coat the inside of the box with
shellac.
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 :-
1. In metallic boxes or cases the spring catches b, for holding in position the
lids of the boxes, substantially as described and as illustrated on the drawing.
2. In metallic boxes or cases the combination of the spring catches b, b₁ on the
lid with the recesses c, c¹ on the box d substantially as and for the purposes set
forth.
ז
nd dowe Monoh 1902
JOHN P. O'DONNELL,
70 & 71, Palace Chambers, Westminster, London, S.W.,
Agent for the said Applicants.