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Improvements in and relating to Pianofortes.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Pianofortes.
I, ADOLPH BEYER of No. 24 Greifswaldestrasse, Berlin in the Empire of
Germany 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 the employment of a vibrating system of ridges
or ribs over the wires of the bass, of the middle layers, and of a portion of the lower
layers in various kinds of cross strung pianofortes.
The object of this improvement is an essential increase of the sustaining power of
the sounding board by the ends of the system of ridges or ribs a being screwed down
at the ends of the bass bridge b also at the main bridge c and towards the treble, on
cach side of the iron support or brace d where the latter is inserted in the treble
bridge e.
An effective counter-pressure is thus obtained in order to reduce the
powerful pressure of the strings on the sounding board.
The ends of the bass and main bridges must however be particularly firmly
fastened by screws from the back of the sounding board at those points where the
vibrating system of ridges is attached to them.
A further improvement is effected by this invention in causing a more even formation
of the quality of tone at the points of passage from the wound to the naked wires.
For instance, on the last wound wire A, being struck the vibrations of the wires are
transferred by means of the system of ribs or ridges connected therewith from the
bass bridge b to the main bridges e ore and vice versa. The remaining part of the
sounding board is simultaneously caused to vibrate and thereby the volume of
sound (the resonancy) is considerably strengthened without the elasticity of the
sounding board being affected.
Numerous and careful experiments have confirmed what has been hereinbefore
stated. This system of ribs shown on the accompanying drawings, in which,
Figure 1 is an elevation of a sounding board showing my improvements, and
Figures 2, 3 and 4 sections on lines o, p, t, u, and r, s, respectively of Figure 1.
It is formed of wood glued crosswise in order to obtain great rigidity and to
prevent subsequent warping. The height of the ribs or ridges is from 2 to 4
and the width from 1 to 2 centimetres according to the size of the sounding
board. They may be made of metal or other suitable material.
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 system of ribs or ridges for the sounding boards of cross strung pianofortes
arranged at and over the crossing points of the wires, and screwed to the ends of
the bass bridge b and the treble bridge e and further at the crossing points of the
same to the iron brace d with the object of obtaining a strengthening of the sound,
and a more even quality of tone in the various layers of strings, substantially as
described.
Dated this 4th 1
1000
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Door Furniture.
Year: 1893

page_text: of Application, 5th Sept., 1893-Accepted, 7th Oct., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Door Furniture.
I, JOHN HENRY STARLING, of 3, Victoria Road, Old Charlton, in the County
of Kent, Analytical Chemist, 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 :-
This invention relates to the manufacture of door furniture, its object being to
provide articles of an artistic nature coloured or finished to harmonize with the
surrounding decorations.
Hitherto door furniture has been made of earthenware, metal or wood, these
substances being unadapted for taking various shades of colour desired in decoration
or for receiving the particular finish sometimes required.
In carrying out my invention, 1 employ in the manufacture of articles of the
kind above referred to substances such as celluloid, vulcanite, vulcanized fibre or
zylonite. These materials can be readily produced in the desired colour, they are
susceptible of a high polish or of a subdued finish, and can be easily moulded or
stamped either plain or with ornament in relief or otherwise.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I claim :-
The manufacture of door furniture from celluloid, vulcanite, vulcanized fibre,
zylonite or the like.
Dated the 20th day of August 1893
G. G. M. HARDINGHAM,
191, Fleet Street, London, E.C., Chartered Patent Agent.
Improvements in Underwear and Shirts.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 1st June, 1894-Accepted, 1st Sept, 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Underwear and Shirts.
THOMAS UNDERWOOD 78 Myrtle Road Leicester Hosiery Manager do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A new style of double front, applicable to men's & women's underwear & shirts,
opening on the shoulder & the double thickness ending at the waist.
Dated this 4th day of September 1893.
CUMPLUTE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Underwear and Shirts.
I, THOMAS UNDERWOOD of 78 Myrtle Road, Higlifields, Leicester, Ware-
houseman 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 double breast applicable to ladies and gentlemen's underwear and shirts by
which complete protection is afforded to the chest, and at the same time all
unnecessary bulk done away with, the double thickness ending at the waist A
as shewn in sketch. In the vests or shirts the double breast is produced by
joining or linking the two parts together at the base of breast plate, see sketch A to B,
the rest of the garment being single thickness.
In the combination's the double breast is produced by two separate shaped parts,
as shown in sketch E and D, E being the underfold, and D the top fold, the
garment being seamed at the sides.
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 complete protection of the chest by a wrap buttoning at the side, but so made
that the double thickness end's at the waist A, whereby unnecessary bulk is done
away with and cost of garment reduced, applicable to ladies and gentlemen's
underwear, and shirts.
THOMAS UNDERWOOD,
78, Myrtle Road, Highfields, Leicester.
An Indicator for Clocks or Timepieces, Denoting the Time at which the same should be Wound Up.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Dec., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 12th Sept., 1894-Accepted, 12th Dec.. 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Indicator for Clocks or Timepieces, Denoting the Time at which
the same should be Wound Up.
I CHARLES FREDERICK DOWDY of Semilong Road in the Parish of Kingsthorpe
in the County of Northampton Baker do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:--
An indicator which is applicable to clocks or timepieces going any number of
days. The letters A B C D are the parts on the drawing which constitutes the
invention. The cog wheel A works direct from the arbour barrel. The pinion B
working in gear with the wheel C. The small hand on dial letter D shows the
number of days the clock has gone also when to rewind. The small hand D is so
constructed that it can be moved either backwards or forwards.
Dated this 12th day of December 1893.
CHARLES FREDERICK DOWDY.
DI BUITIVATION.
An Indicator for Clocks or Timepieces, Denoting the Time at which
the same should be Wound Up.
I CHARLES FREDERICK DOWDY of Semilong Road in the Parish of Kingsthorpe
in the County of Northampton Baker do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The invention consists of an indicator which shows at a glance on a small dial on
face of clock the number of days the clock has run, and the time it will stop also
when to rewind. The wheels work in gear direct from the arbour barrel as shown
in drawings left with the Provisional Specification. The cog wheel A works in
gear with the arbour barrel. The pinion wheel B is in gear with C. The small
hand D on dial indicates the number of days clock has gone.
By means of the indicator, clocks can be kept constantly going. The indicator
or small hand on dial can be moved either backwards or forwards if necessary.
The distinct feature of the novelty claimed is to prevent clocks or timepieces
running down.
.
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 arrangement of four wheels A B C D and the indicator as shown on face of
small dial. The cog wheel A works in gear direct from the arbour barrel. The
pinion wheel B (which passes through the face-plate) works in gear with C. The
small hand D is the indicator. The indicator is fitted on the spindle, on which is
attached the wheel C by means of a split tube, and can be moved either backwards
or forwards.
Dated this 10th day of September 1894.
Improvements in Plug Taps.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Oct., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 7th July, 1894-Accepted, 1st Sept., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Plug Taps.
BENJAMIN DEAVILLE Beech House Beech Avenue Nottingham Manufacturing
Chemist do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improved tap for use with vinegar, weak acids and
similar liquids or solutions which corrode or otherwise damage in a similar way
taps made of brass and similar materials, my object being to obtain a tap which may
be used with liquids of the character indicated without being attacked by them.
I make the barrel or outside casing of my improved tap of aluminium and the
plug of ebonite or vulcanite, the taps being of the usual shape and the materials
worked in the ordinary way.
Dated this 7th of October 1893.
W. H. POTTER, Wh. Sc.,
Newcastle Chambers, Nottingham, Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Plug Taps.
BENJAMIN DEAVILLE Beech House Beech Avenue Nottingham Manufacturing
Chemist 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 plug taps of the kind used by manufacturing chemists
and others for similar purposes.
These taps at the present time are usually made of brass, gun metal or similar
material, and are all more or less defective inasmuch that when used for vinegar
weak acids ale and similar liquids a chemical action is set up and the tap rendered
useless, which necessitates constant repairs to the same.
Now the object of my invention is the construction of a plug tap which may be
used with vinegar weak acid, ale and similar solutions without being materially
affected by the same, and I accomplish this object by making the outside casing or
barrel of the tap of aluminium and the plug of ebonite or vulcanite.
These improved taps may have any of the usual shapes, and the parts are made
by the ordinary methods of working the materials used."
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
1. In a plug tap for the purpose herein set forth, the combination of an aluminium
barrel with an ebonite plug as described in the accompanying Specification.
2. In a plug tap for the purpose herein set forth, the combination of an aluminium
barrel with a vulcanite plug as described in the accompanying Specification.
Dated this 6th day of Julv 1894.
W. H. POTTER, M.I.M.E.,
Patent Agent,
Nottingham, Agent for the Applicant.
W. H. POTTER, M.I.M.E.,
Patent Agent,
Nottingham, Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Cupboard Fastener.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Jan., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 21st Oct., 1893-Accepted, 25th Nov., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cupboard Fastener.
JOSEPH SYKES Leeds Lock Works Meanwood Road Leeds Lock Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A cupboard fastener actuated by means of a press centre piston through the
knob, which disengages the fastener on the button being pressed. The fastener
5 engages with the catch on simply closing the cupboard door.
Dated this 21st day of January 1893.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cupboard Fastener.
JOSEPH SYKES Leeds Lock Works Meanwood Road Leeds Lock 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 cupboard fastener is actuated by means of a press centre arrangement as
shewn in the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a drawing of the knob and catch attached to cupboard.
Fig. 2 shews knob and catch as in Fig. 1 with sectional drawing of the working
arrangement.
The fastener F is attached to the knob A. by means of a plate E (see Fig. 2)
upon which it works as upou a hinge, and is kept in position by the spring D upon
the push bar C. On pressing the button B the push bar C causes the fastener F
When the pressure
to disengage itself from the catch G and the door is released.
is removed from the button B the spring D brings back the fastener to its original
position. The fastener engages with the catch on simply closing the cupboard door.
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 plate E behind the knob, acting as a pivot for the fastener F.
2. The fastener F, as shaped and arranged so that it can be lowered and raised
at its outer end by the push bar C, and at the same time held firmly at the inner
end for keeping the cupboard door closed.
3. The push bar C with the spring upon it working within the knob A.
4. The combined actions of the plate E, fastener F, push bar C, and spring D,
which, together, make up the special action of this cupboard fastener.
Dated this 20th day of October 1893.
Improvements in and relating to Ventilators.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Sept., 1893-Accepted, 11th Nov., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Ventilators.
We, FRANZ KOERFER, and LUDWIG KOERFER, of the Firm of Jean
Wimmersberg, Manufacturers, No. 4 Heumarkt, Cologne, Germany, 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 ventilators, and has for its object to facilitate the
opening or closing slats or flaps and automatically fixing the same in any desired
position.
In the further description of the invention, reference
drawings in which
made to the accompanying
Fig. 1 shows a part of a ventilator with the flaps half open and Fig. 2 shows the
same closed.
Figs. 3 and 4 respectively indicate a side elevation, and a section at right angles
of a lower ventilator flap upon an enlarged scale.
The individual ventilator flaps e pivotally supported by the upright d are
disposed the one above the other in a series, the number of which depends upon
the size of the opening which it is desired to cover. They are connected with
each other by the rod S so that all the flaps must move at the same time. The
flaps are pivoted to the frame, so that the opening and closing of the ventilator
occurs without any effort by a soft pull of the rope or chain. The lower ventilator
flap e is provided with a part of a snail wheel, the teeth of which engage with
an endless worm. The latter is fixed upon an axle located in a bracket the
other end of which carries a grooved wheel a or a small chain wheel over which is
conducted a string or a chain.
If the grooved disc or chain a is turned, the endless worm will revolve and
move the wheel and the rods, thus moving the individual flaps and the entire
ventilator will be opened or closed. By using this endless worm and the snail
wheel, the opening and closing of the ventilator is ensured and the individual
flaps must remain in position, as the teeth of the wheel which rest against the
threads of the endless worm b, lock the ventilator flaps in position and make an
arbitrary change of position impossible unless the endless worm is turned,
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is ;-
In combination, the series of ventilator flaps, the snail wheel secured to the
lower flap, the worin b engaging with the said snail wheel, and the grooved disc or
wheel a for operating the worm, substantially as shown and described.
Dated this 22nd day of Sentember 1893.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Button or Fastening Device.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Aug., 1893-Accepted, 7th Oct., 1893
ערע WII
DI MUITICATION.
An Improved Button or Fastening Device.
We, BERNDT AUGUST HJORTH, Merchant, FILIP HENRICK GETZMANN,
Merchant and GUSTAF ADOLF VASSBERG, Typographer, all of Stockholm, Klara
Ostra, Kyrkogata No. 5, Sweden, 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 button, which can be easily fastened to any
garment, without the employment of thread and without the necessity of piercing.
the cloth.
In the accompanying drawing,
Figure 1 is a side view of the improved button before being secured to the cloth
or fabric.
Figure 2 is a similar view showing the button secured to the said fabric.
Figure 3 is a rear view thereof, and
Figure 4 is a section on the line x of Figure 1.
The button consists of a bent or U-shaped piece a, on one leg or member of
which is arranged a screw b, which at its outer end is provided with a button or
head c, or a hook or other suitable arrangement for fastening, and at its inner end
with a plate d. Between the head c and this plate d is arranged a tube e
around the screw which tube is held loosely between the head and the plate
so as to allow the latter to be turned with the screw without the tube partaking
of this movement. The end of the U-shaped piece a opposite the plate d,
must have the form of a plate or a ring, forming a counter-plate for the screw.
The button is fastened by putting the U-shaped piece a over the edge of the
garment Figure 2 and then turning the head c, in such a manner that the garment
becomes tightly secured between the end of the said piece and the plate d on
the screw 6 thus firmly fixing the button to the garment. Over the tube e the
button-hole may then be buttoned Figure 2, this tube e having for its object to
prevent the edges of the button hole from being damaged by contact with the
sharp threads of the screw. This tube however may if desired be dispensed with.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inveu-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
An improved button consisting of a U-shaped piece a with a screw b in one leg
thereof the said screw at its outer end being provided with a head c or a hook or
other arrangement for fastening, and at its inner end, between the legs with a
plate d for the purpose of securing the garment upon which the button is to be
fastened, between the leg and the said plate by means of the said screw.
Dated this 14th day of August 1893.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Window Fasteners
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Oct., 1893-Accepted, 16th Dec., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Window Fasteners.
JAMES ATKINSON Bowness Windermere Watchmaker. I do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN WINDOW FASTENERS and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:—
In order that my invention may be better understood I herein give reference to
the accompanying sheet of drawings wherein
Fig. 1 shews the sash fastener as seen when looked at from above when fixed in
position.
Fig. 2 shews it as seen from the side.
Fig. 3 shews it as seen from the inside of the window.
Fig. 4 shews the hasp A as it would appear when free from the other parts.
Fig.
5 is a section shewing spring bolt H.
A is the hasp or arm in which a slot b is made.
B is an eccentric swivelling upon the pin d by which the outside and inside sashes
are brought together, and prevented from shaking.
C is a pin through slot b and a centre pin upon which the hasp or arm A works.
D is a spring which presses the hasp or arm A back into position causing the
shoulder g on hasp A to extend beyond the spring bolt H.
E is the plate which is fixed to the top sash.
F is the plate which is fixed to the bottom sash.
G is a plate fixed to the plate F guiding the hasp A and forming a stop for
same.
H is a small bolt rounded at the end with a slot in the side which being fixed on
the slope prevents the hasp A being pushed to the right from the position shewn in
Fig. 1 unless the hasp or arm A is pressed so that the shoulder g as shewn in Fig. 2
clears the bolt H, but the bolt being placed thus on the slope allows the hasp or
arm A being brought freely over it in an opposite direction.
1 is an ordinary knob whereby the hasp or arm A is moved and by which the
eccentric B is used for the tightening of the sashes or otherwise.
Jis the case enclosing the bolt H and spiral spring funder same.
a is a notch formed on the back of the hasp or arm A which locks the hasp to the
guide G.
> is the slot in the hasp A in which the pin C works.
d is a pin upon which the eccentric B turns.
e is a pin which keeps the bolt H from being sprung out of position.
fis a spiral spring which presses the bolt H back into position after it has been
pressed down.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1st. The use and employment of the spring locking bolt H.
2nd. The sliding hasp or arm A in combination with the slot 6 the eccentric B
and the catch a. In manner and for the purpose substantially as herein shewn and
described.
D-13-
COnthou 1002
JOSEPH SAUL,
Bowness, Windermere, Agent.
Improvements in Stoppering Bottles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 19th July, 1893
Complete Specification Left, 7th Apr., 1894-Accepted, 2nd June. 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stoppering Bottles.
JOHN SCHOFIELD SHAW Glass Bottle Manufacturer 2 Arthington Grove
Hunslet Leeds do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Figure 1 is a stopper made of glass or earthenware or any similar substance.
Figure 4 is a lining made of cork, india rubber or any similar substance which
is fitted on stopper as shown in Figure 2, and used in the necks of bottles as shown
in Figure 2 to make them airtight.
The part I claim as original, is the ridges on the stopper which may be varied
in number, but three only are shewn in Figures 1-2-3.
The ridges on the stopper when pressed on the cork Figure 4 indents the cork or
other material and causes the cork ring to be fixed on the stopper, and thus when
the stopper is removed, the cork or india rubber is drawn away with it, thus
leaving the clear bottle neck for the liquid to be poured out, thus insuring perfect
cleanliness when in use.
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JOHN SCHOFIELD SHAW.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stoppering Bottles.
JOHN SCHOFIELD SHAW 2 Arthington Grove Hunslet Leeds Glass Bottle
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 :-
°
Fig. 1 on drawings left with my Provisional Specification is a stopper with
ridges, made of glass, earthenware or any similar substance. This stopper may be
varied in size and shape.
Fig. 4 is a lining made of cork, india rubber, or any similar substance.
Fig. 2 is shewing the stopper with ring attached as in use in the bottle neck.
Fig. 3 is a section of stopper when in use.
The part I claim as original is the ridges on the stopper, which may be varied
in number, but three only are shewn on plan.
The ridges on the stopper when pressed on the cork or other material Fig..4
indents the cork, and causes the ring to be fixed on the stopper, and thus when the
stopper is removed from the bottle neck, the ring is also drawn away with it, thus
leaving the clear bottle neck for the liquid to be poured out, thus ensuring perfect
cleanliness when in use.
These bottles may be used for liquids or powders or any other substance for
which a wide mouth or narrow mouth bottle is used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare what I
claim is-
1st. The ridges on the stopper which may be varied in number.
Doted this 25th day of
A1001
JOHN SCHOFIELD SHAW.
Improved Holder or Suspender for Articles of Clothing.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 19th July, 1893-Accepted, 2nd Sept., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Holder or Suspender for Articles of Clothing.
I, CARL BRENNER of Tuttlingen in the Empire of Germany, Instrument
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 has for its object a holder or suspender for preventing principally
the theft of articles of clothing, which differs from those hitherto employed in
that it is not fixed in a shop or room but may be carried about in anyone's
pocket.
The invention will best be understood by describing it by aid of the accom-
panying sheet of drawings the different figures on which illustrate different views
of a holder or suspender made in accordance with this invention.
The holder or suspender is made in the form of tweezers or pincers, and
consists of two spring legs or shanks a and having a piece cut out c, and at
this point the legs or shanks engage crosswise in and over one another in such
a way as to thereby form a clip which serves for holding a hat or other head
covering whilst the end of the leg or shank a is bent into the form of a hook, and
is intended for hanging an overcoat on.
The legs or shauks a and b have at their other end an intermediate cross
piece d. One end of this cross piece is shaped into an eyelet in which a catgut
string is fastened for hanging up the holder or suspender on clothes' hooks,.
whilst the other end is provided with a pointed double hook or screw for the
object of enabling the holder to be also used in the open air, as the same may
be fixed in trees or the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what inanner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is-
1. A holder or suspender for preventing the theft of articles of clothing,
consisting of two spring legs or shanks a and which engage in and over one
another at a recessed part c in such a way that thereby a clip or clamping
device is formed, whilst one end of the leg or shank a is bent round in the form
of a hook.
2. In a holder or suspender for articles of clothing, a revolving intermediate
piece d, one end of which is formed into an eyelet, whilst the other end is provided
with a double hook or screw.
Dated this 18th day of July 1893.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Tubular Posts for Telegraphic or other Purposes.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd July, 1893-Accepted, 26th Aug., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Tubular Posts for Telegraphic or other
Purposes.
We, SIEMENS BROTHERS & Co., LIMITED, of 12 Queen Anne's Gate,
Westminster, and CARL ERNST JULIUS MAY, of Maryon Road, Charlton, in the
County of Kent, Telegraph Engineers, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
In the Specification No. 18718 of 1888 is described a method of jointing a length
of tube which may be of thin malleable metal, to a length of cast tube having
formed in its mouth a coarse screw thread in which is screwed a split taper wedge
ring. The present invention relates to a modification which renders this mode of
jointing applicable when both the tubes that have to be joined are of malleable
metal in which case a screw thread cannot easily be formed in the mouth of the
larger tube.
Fig. 1. of the accompanying drawings is a vertical section shewing the jointing of
two lengths of tubes according to the present invention,
Figs. 2 and 3 are perspectives of the socket and wedge ring respectively.
The socket S is provided with a coarse and tapered screw thread of rounded
profile formed in its mouth; it has at the top a projecting lip L which rests on the
mouth of the larger tube P into which it is inserted. The bottom ring of the
socket, which is coned inside and is split at one place or more, has lips A and B
projecting outwardly and inwardly. The top ring of the socket is split along one
side. The wedge ring R is also split along one side; it is made with a tapered
external thread corresponding with that of the socket, and it has notches to receive
the ears of a suitable wrench. When the smaller tube p has to be joined to the
larger P, the socket S is inserted in P, its lip L resting on the edge of P; the
smaller tube p is then inserted in S its lower edge becoming wedged into the lower
ring of the socket, and forcing the lip A against the side of the tube P the wedge
ring R being then screwed down into the socket, it is itself, owing to the taper,
compressed so as to clamp firmly the smaller tube p, and it extends the split socket
so as to fix it firmly in the large tube P. The socket being thus steadied in the
large tube, and the wedge ring clamping the small tube and being itself clamped
by the socket, a jointing is effected such as holds the two lengths of tube firmly
together.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
For tubular posts, jointing together two tubes of different diameters by means of
a split socket having at the top a tapered internal screw thread and at the bottom
an internally coned ring, in combination with a split ring having a tapered external
screw thread, substantially as described.
Tlated this 22nd dox of July 1803
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Step or Ladder.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 16th May, 1893
Complete Specification Left, 14th Feb., 1894-Accepted, 17th Mar., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Step or Ladder.
JAMES HENRY HEATHMAN 2 Endell Street London W.C. Ladder Maker do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
"
The formation of each of the sides of steps or ladders by means of a "bowed
stick placed between two other sticks and all connected with cross sticks in such a
manner that the bowed stick will through its resistance arch the other two sticks.
Dated this Fifteenth day of May 1893.
J. H. HEATHMAN,
Applicant.
ΑΜ Παριοντα σιομ οι μακκοι.
JAMES HENRY HEATHMAN 2 Endell Street London W.C. Ladder 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:-
The formation of each of the sides of steps or ladders by means of a " bowed "
stick marked A in accompanying drawing placed between two other sticks
marked B & C in drawing and all connected with cross sticks marked D and E in
drawing so that the bowed stick through its resistance arches or curves the other
two sticks and so produces a very strong construction to permit of wide treads with
very little weight.
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 [
claim is
The method of construction herein described and shewn in the accompanying
drawing.
Dated this Fourteenth day of February 1894.
J. H. HEATHMAN,
Applicant.
An Improved Extensible Girth for Saddles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Jan., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 1st Nov., 1893-Accepted, 2nd Dec., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Extensible Girth for Saddles.
I HENRY STAINES WILTON Saddler of 457 and 459 Oxford Street in the
County of London do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this improvement is to enable one girth to suit a large or small
horse without lengthening the straps.
For this purpose the buckles, instead of being sewn upon the ends of the girths,
are made to slide upon loop straps oxtending from the ends to any required distance.
The buckles are provided with the necessary means of fixture at any part of these
straps by means of hook and holes or preferably by sinking the heel bar of the
buckle from which a pin projects taking into any of the holes, the buckle tongue
being perforated if necessary to receive the pin.
Dated this 1st day of February 1893.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Extensible Girth for Suddles.
I HENRY STAINES WILTON, Saddler of 457 and 459 Oxford Street in the
County of London, 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 :-
In carrying out this invention of an extensible girth, in place of the buckles
hitherto fixed at the end of the girth, I provide two straps shown on the drawing
at A. A. of sufficient length to allow the adjustment required, those are secured at
both ends to the girth D. Upon these straps slide the two buckles B. B. These
have an extra bar at the bottom, which is slightly bent down or cranked to allow
the strap to pass through, the said bottom bars being provided with hooks C. C.
which enter any of the holes punched in the straps A. A. thus allowing any length
adjustment within the limits of the said straps.
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 :-
1st. The method of adjusting the length of girths substantially as herein described.
2nd. The construction of a movable buckle with means of fixture substantially as
herein described.
Dated this 31st day of October 1893.
Improvements in Pocket-cases.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Apr., 1893-Accepted, 17th June, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pocket-cases.
A communication by CARL LUDWIG KLOTZ, of 13, Grosse Brüdergasse, Dresden,
in the Kingdom of Saxony, German Empire, Inventor.
1, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M.E., of the Agency for
Foreign Patent Solicitors, 6 Lord Street, Liverpool and 6, Bank Street, Manchester,.
both in the County of Lancaster and 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,
Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
The present invention relates to that class of pocket-cases usually carried by
business people, engineers, work-masters, etcetera, and is intended to provide not
only space for drawing and writing utensils but also pockets for the reception of
notices, papers, etcetera. At the same time, the object of the invention is to avoid
the use of packages clumsy and inconvenient to carry in the pocket.
In order to make this invention more fully intelligible, reference is made to the
accompanying drawing, in which—
Figure 1 shows the pocket-case open, and
Figure 2 the case closed.
The case, which is cut out of one piece of leather, cardboard, canvas or other
suitable material, contains a little pocket a and a larger one 6 for the reception of
notices, accounts, cards, etcetera, little pockets for railway tickets, etcetera, and a
writing tablet d. On the back of the case are three small receptacles for india-
rubber, ink-eraser and stamps, and inside, kept in place by straps, are a measure,
several pencils, penholder, and, finally, a small ink vessel attached to an india
rubber band.
The articles shown in the drawing can naturally be replaced by others, such as
scissors, knives, needles, etcetera, and the whole case be arranged for ladies.
By reason of the peculiarly arranged folds, creases or joints, it is possible to
fold the four leaves of the case one over the other, and thus to bring the whole in
a form suitable for carrying easily and comfortably in the pocket. The two
broad sides a and b can be closed over the two sides c and d and fastened together
by a small lock.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
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 :-
The combination of a case cut from one piece of material, and arranged to fold
together, and various pockets and receptacles formed therein for papers, pencils,
indiarubber, scissors or other necessary articles, the whole forming
easily transportable case for the pocket, substantially as herein described with
reference to the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 4th day of April 1893.
1
light and
WM. P. THỤMPSON & CO.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Watch Stand.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Mar., 1893-Accepted, 6th May, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Watch Stand.
I, VEIT WESELY, of 37 Mariabilfer Strasse, Vienna, in the Empire of Austria,
Inventor, 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 application relates to an improved watch stand, which can be
adjusted to the size of any watch, thus rendering unnecessary the keeping in stock
of about 25 different sizes to suit the different sizes of watches, as has hitherto been
the case.
I will now explain my invention with reference to the accompanying drawing in
which:
Fig. 1 is an elevation of the front, and Fig. 2 of the back side of the stand.
Figs. 3 and 4 are vertical sections of the watch stand in different positions of the
adjustable slide.
.
The watch is hung by its ring into the projection or hook a of the bracket b,
fitted in the stand, and is pressed against such projection by a spring clip c, pre-
ferably of the form shown in the drawing. Said clip c is connected with a slide d,
bent at d, and made to slide on a guide rod e provided with a spiral spring f, which
constantly tends to force the slide and clip upwards. The clip is simply drawn
down to a sufficient distance for enabling the watch to be set between same and the
bracket b.
The construction, form and size of the slide d, as also the spring and the guide
rode, can be modified, if required, without altering the main feature of the
invention.
After covering the stand with plush or the like, or adding decorations to same, it
is finished and ready for use.
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 watch stand, in which the watch is placed between a fixed hook or bracket (b)
and spring clip (c) pressed against the former by the action of a spring (A)
operating against a slide (d) connected with the clip, substantially as described and
shown in the drawing.
Dated this 18th day of March 1893.
Improvements relating to Voltmeters.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Mar., 1893-Accepted, 29th Apr., 1893
COMPLETE DIECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Voltmeters.
I, FREDERICK BROWN, of The Walsall Electrical Company, 57 Bridge Street,
Walsall, in the County of Stafford, Electrical 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 :—
My invention relates to voltmeters used for indicating the voltage of low electro-
motive force up to four or a less number of volts.
My said invention consists principally as hereinafter described, in the construction
and arrangement of a metallic case of a suitable size to enclose the mechanism of
the aforesaid instrument.
By my invention I construct a metallic cylindrical case provided with a glass
front fitting in or against a "besil" on the inside of the case, and held in position
by a bead formed by turning over a portion of the case, I furnish the back of the
said case with a metallic cover, which I make detachable for the purpose of
adjusting the different parts of the instrument.
I provide the said case at the top part thereof with terminal pieces for the
purpose of forming contact, the said terminals are fitted on to insulating material.
Between the said terminals I fix a loop or ring mounted on a swivel for the
purpose of carrying the instrument about.
The under side of the aforesaid case I furnish with feet for supporting the
instrument and keeping it in a vertical position.
I will proceed to explain the way and manner in which my invention may be
carried into effect by means of the accompanying drawings, throughout which.
similar letters of reference refer to similar parts.
Figures 1, 2 and 3 are respectively a front elevation, a side elevation, and a back
elevation of my invention.
The mechanism of a voltmeter I enclose in a metallic cylindrical case A, having
a glass disc B attached to the case A, by the besil C, and the bead D. The
detachable back metallic cover H, connected to the case A by the screws I, I, I,
shown in Figure 3, is useful for adjusting the movable parts of the instrument.
To the upper part of the case A are connected the terminal screws E, E, resting
on the insulating pieces F, F, the swivel loop G attached to the top of the case A
being used for the purpose of carrying the instrument about. The case A is.
supported and rests on feet K. K. when it is in its normal position.
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 metallic cylindrical case to enclose the mechanism of a voltmeter, constructed
substantially as described and shown in the drawings and for the purpose
set forth.
Dated this 28th day of March 1893.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in or connected with Pianofortes.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Nov., 1893—Accepted, 10th Feb., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Pianofortes.
WILLIAM DODSON 8 Bryan Street Caledonian Road N. Piano 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 method of constructing the sound board bridges of
pianofortes so as to obtain a more contracted scaling on these bridges.
For this purpose I make my belly bridges (which are commonly glued and screwed
to the sound board) in the ordinary way but 1 wide or such width as may be
desirable and I cover the upper surface entirely with a flat plate of a metallic
substance preferably aluminium secured by screws and I scale off the pin distances
upon the surface of this metallic substance and secure the bridge pins (sometimes
called hitch pins) to the said plate by drilling through the plate into the wood,
and I am thus able by the use of the metal plate to obtain a more contracted
scaling on the bridges commonly known as belly or sound board bridges than has
hitherto been obtained and so by stringing with a heavier and longer string produce
a greater volume of tone, the metal plate enabling the bridges to carry the extra
strain without splitting.
And in order that my present invention may be readily understood and carried
into practice, I will proceed to further describe same with reference to the drawings
bereto annexed.
An Improved Composition for Polishing Metal.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Composition for Polishing Metal.
I WALTER HARDING of Oak House, Banghurst in the County of Hants.,
lentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
me is to bo performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
llowing statement :—
This invention relates to a composition for polishing metal.
According to this invention I combine the following incredienta in about the
BROWNE & Co.,
9, Warwick Court, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to the Securing of Pneumatic Tyres to Cycle-wheels.
Year: 1893

page_text: Complete Specification Left, 24th Feb., 1893-Accepted, 3rd Mar., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Securing of Pneumatic Tyres
to Cycle-wheels.
We, GEORGES BOUTON & Co. of 7 Rue Nicolay Brussels in the Kingdom of
Belgium, Engineers and Machine-builders, 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 method of securing pneumatic tyres to cycle-wheels, which forms
the subject of this invention, will be best understood by reference to the accom-
panying drawings in which
Fig. 1 shows the tyre properly fitted to the rim of the wheel;
Fig. 2 is a section showing details of the rim and tyre;
•
Fig. 3 is a similar section representing a tyre of a somewhat modified
construction.
The arrangement consists of
(1.) A rim A having a flat inner surface to which is rivetted soldered or secured
in any suitable manner a second channel shaped rim B (Fig. 2).
If preferred the two rims may be integral with each other, and made of a folded
sheet of metal (Fig. 3);
(2.) Two curved channel bands or hoops C D the object of which is to retain the
two beads or projections E of the india-rubber cover F.
These two hoops are divided at one or more points and their ends are connected
to each other and to the rim by means of one or more screw studs or the like.
(3.) A protecting cover F of india-rubber provided with two beads or projections E
at its edges.
(4.) An air-chamber of india-rubber.
To open the connection after the air-chamber has been deflated, it is only
necessary to loosen the ends of the two hoops which can then be disengaged from
the flanges of the rim.
The cover is by this operation instantly freed and the air-chamber may be
inspected and repaired if required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. The method of attachment of the pneumatic tyre to cycle-wheels in which the
beads or projecting edges of the cover are retained upon the rim by two channel
hoops divided at a suitable part or parts and the ends of which are connected to cach
other and to the rim substantially as described.
2. In a pneumatic tyred wheel the combination with a rim having internally
projecting flanges and beads or projections upon the edges of the cover of

page_text: channel-hoops such as C D substantially as described aud illustrated in the
accompanying drawings.
3. In a pneumatic tyred wheel the combination with a bead or projection such
as E upon the edge of the cover of a channel-hoop substantially as described and
illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 24th day of February 1893.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT.