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Improvements in Horse Shoes
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 27th June, 1899-Accepted, 19th Aug.,
1899
Improvements in Horse Shoes.
We, GEORGE JOHN BARNARD, Coal Merchant, and WILLIAM THOMAS PATFIELD,
Farrier and Shoeing Smith, both of Austin Street, Kings Lynn, in the County
of Norfolk, 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 the construction of horse shoes, and provides that each
shoe shall be formed with a groove, or any suitable number of grooves on the
face side thereof, and in such groove or grooves suitable strips or blocks of india
rubber shall be securely fastened and each strip or block shall project such a
distance beyond the face of the shoe as to form a pad or cushion between the
horse shoe and the ground, thereby preventing the jarring which is so injurious
to horses when travelling along the hard roads or streets.
In order that our invention may be fully understood we will further describe
it with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 gives a view of the
face side of a horse shoe with a strip of india rubber M fastened securely in a
suitable groove. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the same and Fig. 3 shows a section
of the shoe and rubber taken on the line A B. Figs. 4 & 5 show the plan and
side elevation of a shoe where the blocks of india rubber N, N, are fixed in
separate pieces in grooves formed across the face of the shoe.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is
(1) Forming horse shoes with strips of india rubber fixed in a suitable groove
or grooves on the face side of the shoe substantially as shown and described.
(2) Forming horse shoes with blocks of india rubber fixed in grooves across
the face of the shoe substantially as shown and described.
Dated this 20th dow of June 1899
GEORGE JOHN BARNARD,
WILLIAM THOMAS PATFIELD.
Improvements in Picture Post Cards.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 18th Nov., 1399
Improvements in Picture Post Cards.
I, ROBERT WILHELM KOEHLER, of Camelienstrasse, Dresden, A., Saxony,
Merchant, 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 post cards provided with pictures or views which are
partly or wholly movable relatively to the main body of the card, the effect or
perspective of said pictures, by reason of the parts of the same being separated
from one another, being more natural than when the whole of the picture is on
a single surface. Such post cards are designed for delivery through the post
with the picture more or less covered over or concealed and for its complete
exposure requiring to be released by a simple pull or tear of the fastening part.
In the accompanying drawing Fig. 1 is a view of the address side of a picture
post card of the invention and in appearance does not differ from an ordinary
post card. Fig. 2 a view of the reverse or writing side of the same in the closed
up position. Fig. 3 the same in the opened out position. Figs. 4 and 5 edge
views respectively in the opened out and closed up positions.
The picture is provided partly on the card body fat a and partly on the folding
parts b, c, which are connected with the card body by a flap d and strips e by
which means also the several picture parts are held in their relative positions,
and so that in the vertical position of the card the picture parts fall into and
stand in an upright position in front of one another (Figs. 3, 4). On the other
hand when the flap d is turned up the picture parts supported by it fold up
against the card body (Figs. 2, 5) and in this position can be fastened in any
suitable manner for transmission through the post, for instance by means of a
strip of paper gummed at one end to the flap d and at the other end to the card
body, or by means of a paper fastener or the like.
Instead of two folding picture parts b, c, as shewn, any other suitable number
of the same may be provided.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said,
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
A picure post card with pictures or picture parts arranged in its plane or
wholly or partly movable towards or away from the same in the manner that
when the card is delivered at its destination said pictures or picture parts are
more or less covered over or concealed and for complete exposure require to be
released, and that the effect is more natural than when the whole of the picture
is on a single surface, substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 14th day of October 1899.
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
15, Tooks Court, London, E.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Wheel for Vehicles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 18th Nov., 1899
Improved Wheel for Vehicles.
I, MAX SCHNEIDER, of Roonstrasse, 16, Lobtau-Dresden, in the Kingdom of
Saxony and Empire of Germany. Manufacturer of Electro-motor Carriages,
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; -
Vehicle wheels that turn together with their axles, such as those of motor cars,
having a driven axle transmitting motion to the wheel, have to bear not only
considerable bending strain in the direction of rotation, but also in the direction
of the axle. The latter arises by reason of the uneven road surface, caused by
projecting stones, or by holes. This strain on the spokes or parts of the wheel
is increased when the speed of the vehicle is raised. Experience in many cases
shows that the spokes often break when they are all inclined towards the same
side.
The object of the present invention is to prevent breakage of vehicle wheels
such as hereinabove referred to. The accompanying drawings represent a wheel
emboying this invention, Fig. 1, being a vertical section and Fig. 2, an elevation
of a wheel, by way of example one with an iron rim and a rubber tyre.
The improvement consists in giving the spokes, alternately an inclination to
opposite sides. This has for its object to cause each set of spokes to act as
stays for those that are inclined in the opposite direction, and vice versa and
thus each set protects the other against snapping off.
As in consequence of this arrangement the spokes are subject to less strain
they may also be made less heavy in cross section, so that tubing of relatively
small diameter can be used for spokes of iron wheels.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
In vehicle wheels the arrangement of the spokes alternately inclined in oppo-
site directions for the purpose of preventing the snapping of the spokes that
might be caused by lateral impact upon the wheel.
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Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Nov., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 18th Aug., 1900-Accepted, 15th Sept., 1900
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EXAMPLE 2.
Add about ten parts of 1'1' di-para-toluido-anthraquinone to about one hundred
and forty parts of nitric acid containing about 62 per cent. HNO3. It is desirable
that the mixture should be cooled, during the addition of the substance, to such
an extent that its temperature does not rise above ten degrees centigrade, and it
is necessary to stir thoroughly. Allow the mixture to stand for about twenty-
four hours at ordinary temperature, dilute it with iced water, and then collect the
precipitate that separates out by filtration, wash the product obtained, until free
from acid, and dry.
In the same way nitro-derivatives can be obtained from other alphylido-anthra
quinones including the corresponding derivatives of 1·11 amido-anthraquinone
and 1'3-amido-anthraquinones.

page_text: The Manufacture and Production of New Materials suitable for Use in
the Manufacture of Colouring Matters.
I, JAMES YATE JOHNSON, of 47, Lincolns Inn Fields, in the County of London,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (which has been com-
municated to me from abroad by the Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik, of
Ludwigshafen-on-Rhine, in the German Empire) 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 of my application for Letters Patent No. 7591 of 1899 for
an invention communicated to me by my present foreign correspondents, there
is described the heating of dinitro-anthraquinone with primary aromatic amines
whereby compounds are obtained which are regarded as di-alphylido-anthra-
quinones.
The present invention consists in the production of nitration products from the
said compounds by treating them with nitric acid, or with a mixture of sulphuric
and nitric acids, or with other nitration agents. The new products, so obtained,
are intended for use as initial material for the manufacture of colouring matters.
The following examples will serve to further illustrate the nature of the inven-
tion, and the manner in which it can be carried into practical effect; but the
invention is not confined to the examples. The parts are by weight.

page_text: 2. The manufacture of nitration products of di-alphylido-anthraquinones sub-
stantially as described in the foregoing examples.
3. As new products the nitration products of di-alphylido-anthraquinones such
as can be obtained as herein before described and claimed.
Dated this 13th day of August 1900.
JOHNSONS & WILLCOX,
47, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in connection with Manual and other Pumps.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in connection with Manual and other Pumps.
I, HERBERT JAMES FRENCHI, of 63, Bruce Road, Bow, in the County of London.
(Ship's Plumber) do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates more particularly to those manual portable pumps used
on board ship for washing decks, fire extinction, and similar purposes, and
embraces such improvements in the suction pipes of such pumps that they may
be more readily prepared for use after long idleness and rendered more certain
in action than has heretofore generally been the case.
With this object I arrange on the suction pipe of such a pump, at a point above
that at which it communicates with the pump, an inlet provided with a suitable
screw cap, or other cover, whilst in the open end of such suction pine I arrange
a non-return valve.
By these means the suction pipe may be filled with water and so maintained
and the valves in the pump thoroughly moistened.
"
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention Office, Mitre Court, Fleet Street, London, E:C.,
'Agent for the Applicant..
Improvements in connection with Manual and other Pumps.
I, HERBERT JAMES FRENCH, of 63, Bruce Road, Bow, in the County of London
(Ship's Plumber), 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 more particularly to those manual portable pumps used
on board ship for washing decks, fire extinction, and similar purposes, and
embraces such improvements in the suction pipes of such pumps that they may
be more readily prepared for use after long idleness and rendered more certain
in action than has heretofore generally been the case.
With this object I arrange, as illustrated by the accompanying drawing, in
the suction pipe a of such a pump, at a point above that at which it communicates
with the pump, an inlet b, provided with a suitable screw cap, or other cover,
whilst in the open end of such suction pipe I arrange a non-return valve c.
By these means the suction pipe may be filled with water and so maintained
and the valves in the pump thoroughly moistened.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
In the suction pipe of manual and other pumps the provision of an inlet above
the point at which it communicates with the pump and at its free end of a non-
return valve substantially as and for the purpose described.
D
This way of чanuary
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention " Office, Mitre Court, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Brush for Cycle Tyres.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd June, 1899-Accepted, 12th Aug.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Brush for Cycle Tyres.
I, SIEGMUMD BERNHARD, residing at Rostock i. Mecklenburg, Schnickmann-
strasse, 9, Brush Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention
and in what the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
My invention has for its object an improved brush for cycle tyres by which
I ani enabled to easily and readily clean the tyres.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood and more easily car-
ried into practical effect I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings upon
which I have illustrated an example of my brush.
Figure 1 is an end elevation.
Figure 2 is a plan view.
Figure 3 is a cross sectional side view.
The back of the brush A is provided with a handle, in which a groove is
formed corresponding to the curve of the upper surface of the tire to be cleaned.
This groove serves for the reception of a brush made of bristles, fibre or other
substitute, the plate or foundation B of which is made of leather or other flexible
material and is fitted in this groove. The outer rows of bristles C are longer than
the inner ones. This arrangement serves for cleaning the angle between the tire
and the rim that supports it and prevents the brush from side slipping.
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:-
CLAIM.
A brush for cleaning bicycles characterised by the arrangement of the bristles
in a semicircular form. The bristles at the edge being longer than the remainder
and having a flexible brush plate or foundation capable of being fitted in the
groove formed in the back of the brush, in the manner substantially as hercin
set forth and as shown upon the drawings.
By GEORGE BARKER,
Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Patent Agents,
Agent for Applicant, 77, Colmore Row, Birmingham.
Garment Suspender.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th July, 1899-Accepted, 19th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Garment Suspender.
I, HEINRICH HEYL, of Bismarck-strasse 22, Friedenau bei 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 ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:—
This invention relates to a self closing hook or holder for garments especially
for long ones and it has for its object to prevent them from being soiled.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 shows the device open and Fig. 2
shows the same closed.
This hook or holder consists of two arms a, a¹, movably pivoted upon a
central pin d and the lower opposite ends of which have the shape of tongs pro-
vided with padded plates or jaws p and p¹. The upper articulations or members
of the arms a, a¹, are connected to the outer ends of two arms h, h', pivoted on
a central pin d', this upper arrangement having the shape of lazy tongs. The
eyelet o held by the pin d serves to fix the supporting tape loop or metal ring.
This simple device is utilized in the following manner, that is to say:-
The apparatus is opened by hand, as shown in Fig. 1, the lazy tongs being
contracted and the arms h, h, bearing against the protuberances of the arms a, a¹.
The garment, being gathered up, is introduced between the plates or jaws ?
and when the lazy tongs are stretched, after which the weight of such garment
alone ensures the permanent closing of the jaws p, p, and hence of the
device suspended to the supporting loop. The stops and may be provided
on the levers h, h¹, as well as on the lower arms a, a¹. In the latter case the
lower arms bear against the upper arms.
The padding of the jaws p, p, prevents the garment from being injured. The
efficiency of the apparatus is not impaired when the load on it is light although
it increases with such weight or load.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
A self closing garment hook or holder characterized by the arrangement of a
tongs shaped pair of levers a; a', the lower members of which are bent inwards
and are provided with jaws p, p, while its upper members are articulated or
jointed to a second pair of levers h, h¹, pivoted upon a common central pin d',
the closing of the device being effected automatically after its having been first
opened by hand for the introduction of the garment, which is thus tightly held
and can be readily released.
An Improved Stopper or Sprinkler for Scent Bottles and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 9th June, 1899
Complete Specification Left, 7th Mar., 1900-Accepted, 12th May, 1900
An Improved Stopper or Sprinkler for Scent Bottles and the like.
I, MORTEN DODGE, Junior, of 139, Great Ducie Street, Manchester, Chemist, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
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The improvements relate to stoppers for scent bottles and the like which will
enable the contents of the bottles to be ejected by sprinkling the same, and have
for object to accomplish this in a simple and effective manner and as hereinafter
described.
In carrying out my invention I may make use of any suitable bottle which is
fitted with a cork or other stopper, but which stopper is provided with a small
hole or clear bore passing longitudinally through the same.
When not in use the contents of the bottle are prevented from escaping through
this small bore by inserting therein a stem or plug which may be provided with
a knob or other suitable stop or projection at its outer end.
On the withdrawal of the stem or plug, the contents of the bottle may be
sprinkled or ejected through the clear bore in the cork or stopper, as desired.
The stem and the small hole in the cork or stopper need not be circular in cross
section, but may be of any suitable shape, and such stem may be formed of glass,
metal, or other convenient material.
Dated this 8th day of June 1899.
WILLIAM GADD, C.E.,
64, Barton Arcade, Manchester, Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Stopper or Sprinkler for Scent Bottles and the like.
MORTEN DODGE, Jr., Chemist, 139, Gt. Ducie Street, Manchester, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
A cork or other stopper A, is formed with a bore or perforation B, fitted with
a plug C, of glass or other suitable substance, so that when the plug is fixed in
the cork the bottle shall be perfectly corked up, & upon taking out the plug the
remaining bored cork shall act as a sprinkler.
The stem of the plug shall be round or of any other suitable shape, & the top
of the plug may be flat round or of an ornamental design.
1. A bored or perforated cork or other stopper, fitted with a plug.
Process for Solidifying Petroleum and Manufacturing Briquettes therefrom.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 10th Mar., 1900.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Process for Solidifying Petroleum and Manufacturing Briquettes
therefrom.
I, BERNHARD HOFFMAN, of No. 23, Rue le Peltier, Paris, 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:-
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The petroleum which at present only appears in liquid form in commerce, is
liable to, many disadvantages; thus, for transporting the same, casks, tanks, &c.,
which have to be closed hermetically, are required, and when used for household
purposes &c. the necessary pouring thereof from one vessel into another causes
not only bad odours by spilling, but is also a source of danger.
The present invention relates to a process whereby all these disadvantages are
done away with by converting the petroleum into a solid body, in which form it is
transported and used.
This process consists essentially in adding to the petroleum a quantity of curd
soap and stearine, paraffine or the like, and heating and stirring until the said
additions are melted, and thoroughly mixed so that a homogeneous mass is obtained
which solidifies on cooling.
A suitable proportion of the said ingredients is, for example, the following: 91
parts by weight of petroleum, 7 parts of curd soap, and 2 parts of stearine or the
like; but these proportions may be modified to give the solidified mass any required
consistence from that of wax to that of cream. The material produced as above
described can be mixed in any desired proportion with coal dust, peat or other
carbonaceous matter in a finely divided condition, and moulded so as to form
briquettes; to be used as fuel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. A process for solidifying petroleum by heating together and thoroughly
mixing petroleum with curd soap and stearine or the like, in proportions increased
or decreased according to the degree of solidity desired, substantially as described.
2. Manufacturing briquettes by mixing the material produced as above set forth
with coal dust, peat or other carbonaceous matter, substantially as described.
Dated this 14th day of March 1899.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or connected with Hanging Brackets for Supporting and Providing Bearings for Shafting.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Oct.,
1899
Complete Specification Loft 17th July 1000 Annantad
OELL
1000
Improvements in or connected with Hanging Brackets for Supporting
and Providing Bearings for Shafting.
We, DAVID BRIDGE, of the Firm of David Bridge & Co., of King Street Works,
Salford, Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, Engineer, and CHARLES TETLOW,
of 16, Grove Street, Castleton, in the aforesaid County, Engineer do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Our said invention relates to the hanging brackets used chiefly for supporting
and providing bearings for shafting as is well understood. Such brackets are
secured to the beams of the ceiling and provision is usually made to adjust the
bearings of the bracket nearer to or further from the ceiling to accomodate
the bearings to the exact height of the shaft. We have found in practice how-
ever that it is a matter of the greatest difficulty to so accurately fix the hanger
to the beam that the axial line of the bearing of the hanger and the shaft shall
coincide horizontally. The object of our invention therefore is to provide the
hanging bracket with adjusting means horizontally as well as vertically.
A convenient method of effecting this is to provide the lower portion of the
bracket which provides the bearing for the shaft separate and secure it to the
pendent arm of the bracket by means of bolts passing through slots formed in
separate lower portion. The slots provide ready means for adjusting the bear-
ings horizontally, towards or from the shaft so that the necessity for the accurate
fixing of the hanger to the beam is obviated. This method of horizontal adjust-
ment may be varied to some extent without departing from the spirit of our
invention. The usual or suitable vertical adjusting means are also provided.
Hanging brackets provided with our adjusting means offer such facilities
for exact adjustment that they may be secured in position by comparatively
unskilled persons.
Improvements in or connected with Hanging Brackets for Supporting
and Providing Bearings for Shafting.
We, ROBERT BRIDGE, Administrator of the estate of the late David Bridge,
of the Firm of David Bridge & Co., of King Street Works Salford, Manchester,
[Price 8d1
Improvements in or relating to Dress or like Fastenings.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 11th Mar., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Dress or like Fastenings.
I, HEINRICH SPOER, Merchant, of Apolda, in the Empire of Germany, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement;-
The present invention relates to a dress or like fastening as illustrated in the
accompanying drawing, of which Figure 1 is a vertical section and Figure 2 an
under side view of the device.
As shown in the drawing a button or head a is provided with a pin C, termi-
nating, at its free end, in a knob b, which pin, after being passed through a hole
or button hole in the dress or other material enters a slot in a hollow disc placed
on the opposite side of the article of dress or material to be fastened.
The disc is provided in its interior with a spring-plate x adapted to press
against and firmly hold in position the pin-knob c introduced through the enlarged
end of the slot h, the knob thus pressing against the upper domed and slotted
portion of the disc, whereby an accidental separation of the parts thus joined
is prevented.
2
According to a modification shewn in vertical section Figure 3 the reverse
arrangement of the device may be made .e the disc or under plate may be pro-
vided with the headed pin c, whilst the button or head a itself is hollow and pro-
vided with the sping plate acting against the slotted domed bottom plate a¹
of the button or head.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is.
(1) A dress or like fastening device comprising a button or head and a fasten-
ing disc one of which is hollow and provided with a spring plate adapted to
steadily and constantly press against the head of a pin connected to the other
part after having been inserted through a slot in said bottom part, whereby the
component parts are firmly connected together substantially as described.
(2) The complete dress or like fastening substantially as described or illustrated
in Figures 1 and 2 or in Figure 3 of the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 6th day of Wahmury 1800
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Roundabouts.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 15th July, 1899
COMPLEIN DIUIFICATION.
Improvements in Roundabouts.
We, EDUARD MAX BERTHOLD, of No. 14, Schloss Strasse, Foreman, and
HERMANN LOUIS RÜDIGER, of No. 29, Neue Dresdener Strasse, Merchant, both
of Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, do hereby declare the nature of our invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
In the roundabouts hitherto employed, the passengers have either been moved
round on horses, or in open cars in a ring, or boats or the like have been
employed having an undulating motion in addition to the circular movement.
According to the present invention a rotary table is employed having miniature
buildings thereon, which may be copies of noted buildings, and within the said
buildings looking glasses or mirrors are arranged which contort the objects
reflected therein, similar mirrors are also arranged at the windows of the build-
ings, which serve to contort the exterior objects and the lookers on.
In order to render the present specification more easily intelligible reference is
had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference denote
similar parts throughout the several views:―
Fig. is a perspective elevation of a roundabout according to the present
invention and Fig. 2 is a plan of the same.
The base plate d is mounted on wheels and rotates about the centre con
rails with which the wheels e engage. A series of buildings a are arranged
on the said base plate, said buildings having mirrors arranged inside the same
and having doors and windows, the passengers having to sit in the buildings
and look out of the windows. At the windows mirrors are also arranged said
mirrors being adapted to contort the exterior objects and the lookers on, whilst
the inside windows contort the passengers sitting therein and cause much amuse-
ment. The arrangement of the mirrors may be effected in any suitable manner
and the mirrors at the windows may be fitted in any way so as to reflect the
exterior objects, the interior mirrors are advantageously arranged differently in
each building, so as to awake a desire in the passengers in one building, to have
another ride so as to be able to inspect the arrangement of the mirrors in the
other buildings. Between the various buildings, trees and chairs and statues
of well known characters may be arranged as indicated in the drawing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is:.
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A roundabout consisting of a number of buildings, mounted on a rotary base
plate and having interior contorting mirrors and contorting mirrors arranged at
the windows substantially as described.
Dated this 26th day of April 1899.
REGINALD W. BARKER,
Applicants' Agent,
56, Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.
An Improvement in Guillotine Machines for Cutting and Trimming Paper, Books, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Apr., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 27th Jan., 1900-Accepted, 28th Apr., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Guillotine Machines for Cutting and Trimming
Paper, Books, and the like.
I, ALEXANDER MACDONALD, of 263, Goswell Road, Islington, London, Printer's
Warehouseman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
A wedge-shape attachment to the ordinary straight clamp of guillotine cutting
and trimming machines to counteract the bulging of the materials to be cut
The attachment can be fixed on any part of the clamp most suitable for gripping
the folded or wire-stitched material and can be instantly detached when the
straight clamp is required.
D1
1
1000
An Improvement in Guillotine Machines for Cutting and Trimming
Paper, Books, and the like.
ALEXANDER MACDONALD, 203. Goswell Road, London, E.C., Bookbinder, 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 follow-
ing statement:-
A wedge shaped attachment to the clamp of guillotine or other cutting
machines to counteract the swell or bulge of back of pile of books or other matter,
which can be fitted to any part of clamp on cutting machines either by screws
springs or other means. The attachment may be used singly or in pairs, a
reference to enclosed drawing will show the form I use for backs of books.
A and B are front views of a pair, showing slots to receive screws, C is top
view with dotted lines to indicate position of slots D & E are end views showing
thick and thin ends of wedge respectively.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
A means whereby the unequal thickness of a pile of matter to be cut is over-
come so that the work is kept evenly in place enabling the operator to turn
out work more accurately cut at a greater speed.
Dal thi 961 dor of Tannaw 1000
Improvements in Hot Water Bottles, applicable also for Cooling Purposes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Dec., 1899 -Accepted, 13th Jan., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hot Water Bottles, applicable also for Cooling
Purposes.
I, JEAN LIPPERT, Merchant, Eich, Rheinish Hesse, Germany, do hereby de-
clare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The improvement described below and illustrated in the accompanying draw-
ing has reference to a hot-water bottle which differs from those hitherto in use
by the suitability of its exterior shape and by its being covered with felt and
being provided with depressions for the insertion of the feet, whereby, on the
one hand, a longer retention of heat in the bottle and on the other hand a rational
use of the stored heat is secured.
In the drawing Figure 1 gives a top view of the hot-water bottle and Figure 2
gives a section through the line AB in Figure 1.
As shewn in the drawing the hot-water bottle proper is made of a metal which
is a good conductor of heat and has a convex side 6 and a concave side c. The
object of the concave side e is to enable the bottle to be applied to the back or
abdomen in the case of invalids.
The hot-water bottle is also provided with a thick felt covering i which in a
suitable position has two depressions dd for the reception of the feet and is
provided with a handle e. The underside of the bottle has a circular shape in
order that the person using it need not invariably lie upon his back but may
turn onto the right or left side without withdrawing the feet from the hot water
bottle.
The hot water is poured in through an opening 9 closed by a screw and in
the drawing Figure the felt covering and part of the bottle has been shewn
as cut away for the better illustration of the aperture.
Moreover a depression his provided for the reception of a glass containing
drink so that the hot-water bottle can be used to keep the drink warm when it
is not being otherwise used. Naturally the apparatus can also be used for cooling
purposes in which case it is filled with broken ice instead of water.
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:-

page_text: characterised by being of circular shape on the underside to facilitate a change
of position of the body and by having one side concave for the purpose of using
the apparatus to warm the back or abdomen.
Dated this 16th day of December 1800.
JEAN LIPPERT,
By George Barker,
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents,
Agent for Applicant, 77, Colmore Row, Birmingham
JEAN LIPPERT,
By George Barker,
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents,
Agent for Applicant, 77, Colmore Row, Birmingham
Improvements in Necktie Holders or Retainers.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL DIBUITIVATION.
Improvements in Necktie Holders or Retainers.
I, JOHN ALLDAY, trading as John Allday and Son, of 8 and 9, Warstone
Lane, in the City of Birmingham, Manufacturing Jeweller, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:
The
This invention relates to a means for holding down or retaining in place
neckties, and the device, which is attached to the shank of a collar stud or collar
button, consists of a bar or frame curved to follow the contour of the collar
and with its middle part formed into an open spring loop or other connection
part adapted to engage onto the shank of a collar stud, button or the like.
two ends of the bar are turned first upwards at a right angle and then bent
over forwardly and hook wise. The right angle ends of the bar come behind
the band of a tie, whilst the top edges of the said band engage under the hook
parts and is thereby prevented from rising around the collar.
The ends of the hooks may be provided with ball terminals, or with settings
for precious stones or jewels, or other ornaments, or when designed for ladies
wear, the ends of the hooked keeper parts may be provided with jewelled sprays
or the like.
The right angle or upright terminations of the bar are considerably separated
from one another and are of a height about equal to the breadth of the tie-band,
whilst the attachment is applicable to the collar stud or button at either or both
back and front.
I prefer to make the article from spring wire or sheet metal.
I, JOHN ALLDAY, trading as John Allday & Son, of S & 9, Warstone Lane, in
the City of Birmingham, Manufacturing Jeweller, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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This invention consists of a metal bar or frame which is attachable to the shank
of a collar stud or button for the purpose of holding and retaining in place
neckties or scarves. The bar or frame A A is curved to follow the line of the
collar and the centre part forms an open loop B adapted to grip the collar stud
or button. The two ends of the bar C C turn upwards at a right angle and the
Price S
A Neck Tie Holder for Keeping the Tie Fixed in Position on the Collar.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Mar., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 18th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 24th Feb., 1900
A Neck Tie Holder for Keeping the Tie Fixed in Position on the
Collar.
CHARLES EDWARD MORTON, 6, Richmond Road, Chorlton cum Hardy, Man-
chester, Inspector of Gas Fittings, do hereby declare the nature of this inven
tion to be as follows:-
A neck tie holder for keeping a tie fixed in position on the collar. This
neck tie holder may be made of steel or other suitable material. It is arranged
in the form of an S” shaped curve, one arm of which clips the collar and the
other holds the tie.
"
A Neck Tie Holder for Keeping the Tie Fixed in Position on the
Collar.
CHARLES EDWARD MORTON, 6, Richmond Road, Chorlton cum Hardy, Man-
chester, Inspector of Gas Fittings, 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:―
This invention relates to fasteners employed in keeping the neck tie fixed to
the collar and its object is to provide a secure fastener easily adjusted.
The invention (in particular) consists generally in a strip of metal or other
suitable material having a vertical section, approximately 8 shaped. One limb
of the strip, clips the lower edge of the collar; and the other holds the tie.
The accompanying drawing shews.
1. A strip of thin sheet metal or other material,
2. The vertical section of the fastener.
3. A perspective sketch of same.
To carry the invention into effect the construction of the fastener and its
operation when made are as follows:--
A thin sheet of metal or other suitable material is cut or punched into strips.
each being of such a shape that when bent as shown in the drawing, its vertical
section would be an S shaped curve. One limb A of the bent strip is arranged
to clip the lower edge of the collar and the other limb B holds the tie in
nosition

page_text: The fastener is first clipped on to the lower edge of the collar by the limb A,
the tie being afterwards inserted under the limb B.
It is evident that the fastener will effectively hold the tie in position and
prevent it bulging up in the neck.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
A necktie holder for keeping the tie fixed in position on the collar, as hereto-
fore substantially described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 16th day of December 1899.
CHARLES EDWARD MORTON.
Improvement in Detachable Buttons.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 4th Nov.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Detachable Buttons.
I, RICHARD FIRL, Flour Mill Foreman, a Subject of the German Emperor, and
at present residing at Gross Gastrose, near Gruben, in the Kingdom of Prussia,
part of the German Empire, do hereby declare the nature of my invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to detachable buttons of that class which not being
attached to the cloth by means of sewing, can be easily and securely fixed to tho
cloth by merely depressing the button while a short pull will suffice to detach
the said button without injuring the cloth,
A construction embodying my invention is shown in the accompanying draw-
ings, which form part of this specification and in which Fig. 1 is a side view
and Fig. 2 a plan view of the button.
The button as is clearly shown in the drawings, consists of two parts a and b,
the part 6 being fastened within the tube like part a of the button. Part bis
also of cylindrical shape but is slotted at d for some part of its length so as to form
two elastic resilient jaws which terminate in knobs c.
The device operates as follows:
A hole is first made in the cloth to which the button is to be attached of the
size of the tube like upper portion a and the latter introduced therein so as to be
projecting on the back of the clothing. Part b is then introduced from this side
into part a until the knobs c protrude at the face side of the clothing, the slot d
allowing the passage of the bottom portion of the button. Owing to the resilient
action of the slotted portion of the latter, it presses against the walls of part a
and thus secures the engagement of both parts while the knobs c prevents any
accidental detachment of the parts.
If it is desired to remove the button, it will be sufficient to slightly press
against the knobs c to detach the parts by pulling part 6 from the back side of
the clothing.
All these parts can be easily and cheaply constructed and be quickly and
securely attached to clothing of any description.
'I do not bind myself to the particular shape of the device shown in the draw-
ings but it is obvious that the same is open to many variations without departing
from the spirit of my invention.
Having now 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:-
:-
Detachable button, consisting of a combination of two parts, a tube like pro-
jection on the back of the upper part, a slotted and resilient lower part, adapted
to fit said tube like projection and having knobs adapted to protrude over the
face of the upper part, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 13th day of September 1899.
Improvements in Common Blow-pipes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Jan., 1899-Accepted, 18th Feb.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Common Blow-pipes.
I, WILLIS JOHN WILLIAMS, of 97, South Street, Ascot Vale, in the Colony
of Victoria, Student, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement; -
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The object of my invention is to improve the common blowpipe and this I do
by means of a plug therein, and two orifices one at each side of such plug, the
nearest of these orifices to the mouthpiece of the blowpipe having an external
valve.
There is also employed a thin rubber bag having two necks grasping the blow
pipe at each side of the orifices, and preferably provided with a protective netting
to prevent the bag being over-expanded.
My invention is illustrated in the attached drawing in which Figure 1 shows
the blowpipe and other parts.
A is the blowpipe stem B the rubber bag with two narrow necks, C and D.
E is the netting to limit the expansion of the bag, F the plug, G an orifice between
the plug and the mouthpiece, H a valve seated at G, consisting of a piece of rubber
tied down at I, or otherwise suitably formed; K an orifice between the plug F
and the nozzle L of the blowpipe. In the drawing the bag is shown expanded.
The pressure at the nozzle can be increased as desired by increasing the pressure
in the bag.
In order to enable the rubber bag to be easily replaced at will the blowpipe
may be in two parts screwed together as at the point M. I do not confine myself
to the forms or proportions of parts shown so long as the spirit of the invention
is preserved.
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 combination with the blowpipe stem of the orifices G, K on opposite
sides of a plug 1', a valve H seated at the orifice G and an expansible bag B,
having necks C and D, all substantially as set forth.
Dated this 2nd day of January 1899.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 10th June, 1899
Figure 2 is a central longitudinal section.
Figure 3 is a view from the palmar side.
Figure 4 is a transverse section on line 4-4 of Figure 3.
Corresponding and like parts are referred in the following description and
indicated in the views of the accompanying drawing by the same reference
characters.
The curette consists of a thimble 1 having a spoon-shaped blade 2 at the distal
end. The proximal end of the thimble is split forming spring jaws 3 to grip the
finger and hold the device in place. Inner ribs or rolls 4 are provided for the
outer ends of the spring jaws to press into the tissues of the finger and secure
the article from slipping when properly fitted to the finger. In order to increase the
resiliency of the jaws 3, openings 5 are formed in the sides of the thimble and
communicate with the inner ends of the splits separating the jaws.
The spoon-shaped blade 2 is at the outer side of the thimble and forms a con-
tinuation thereof and inclines towards the palmar side at its outer end. The edges
of the blade are blunt so as not to irritate the parts when removing membraneous
or other morbid matter therefrom. The concave side of the blade faces the palmar
side thereby enabling the device to be used to the best possible advantage. The
spring jaws yield and enable the instrument to be fitted to different sized fingers
without fear of detachment when in service. The inner ribs 4 are essential to
prevent the slipping of the instrument from the finger when fitted thereto.

page_text: As clearly indicated in the drawings, the distal end of the palmar side of the
thimble curves towards the outer side of the thimble and joins therewith at the
base of the blade. This curved end closes the distal extremity of the thimble and
serves materially by its curvature to prevent the instrument turning upon the
finger of the operator.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. A curette comprising a thimble closed at its distal end to completely envelope
the end of the finger, and having its proximal end portion provided with spring
jaws the distal end portion of the palmar side curving towards the outer side and
effecting a junction therewith, and a spoon-shaped blade forming a continuation
of the outer side of the thimble and projecting outward from the closed end there-
of and curving towards the palmer side at its outer end, substantially as described.
2. A curette comprising a thimble closed at its distal end to completely envelope
the end of the finger, and having its proximal end portion split longitudinally
forming spring jaws, inwardly projecting ribs at the free ends of the spring jaw's
and a spoon-shaped blade forming a continuation of the outer side of the thimble
and inclining towards the palmar side at its outer extremity, substantially as
described.