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Improvements in Driving Gear for Bicycles, Velocipedes, and other Vehicles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd July, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Apr., 1897-Accepted, 19th June, 1997
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Driving Gear for Bicycles, Velocipedes, and other
Vehicles.
I, GILBERT PATERSON Aughinver Kesh Co. Fermanagh Ireland Gentleman do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to driving gear for bicycles, velocipedes and other vehicles
and consists in driving the wheels by their rims instead of from their axles, this being
done by connecting the wheel or wheels at their rims to the driving medium by
means of rim rods or connecting rods; by this arrangement the strain is greatly
removed from the centre of the wheel and at the same time greater efficiency
obtained.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Driving Gear for Bicycles, Velocipedes, and other
Vehicles.
I, GILBERT PATERSON Aughinver Kesh Co. Fermanagh Ireland, Gentleman, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention relates to driving gear for bicycles, velocipedes and other vehicles
and consists in driving the wheels by their rims instead of from their axles, this being
done by connecting the wheels at their rims to the driving medium by means of
rim rods or connecting rods; by this arrangement the strain is greatly removed from
the centre of the wheel and at the same timo greater efficiency obtained.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I will now refer to the annexed
drawings in which :-
Figure 1. is an elevation of a wheel showing my invention in position.
a is the rim of the wheel to which the rim rods or connecting rods are secured
or attached at and these rim rods or connecting rods are in turn secured to or
attached to the spindle or axle d so that the rim rods or connecting rods & will assist
in driving the wheel at its rim thus greatly reducing the strain upon the central or
driving portion of the wheel or axle. Although for purposes of illustration I havo
shown my invention applied to a wheel suitable for velocipedes it will be readily seen
that I may apply my invention to different purposes such as a paddle wheel or
other required purpose in which it is desirable to reduce the driving strain upon the
central part of the wheel or the like to be driven.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The combined construction and arrangement of the various parts substantially
as described and illustrated herein.
2. The employment of rim rods or connecting rods secured to the wheel to be
driven at or about the rim of same and to the driving axle or spindle.
Dated this 23rd day of April 1897
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Ball Bearings.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th May, 1896-Accepted, 20th June, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ball Bearings.
I, EUGEN ROTHER of 21, Blumenstrasse, Görlitz, in the Empire of Germany,
Master Builder, 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 relates to an improved ball bearing which is constructed in such a manner
that the balls do not roll in contact with the lubricating holes.
In the accompanying drawing which illustrates this invention;
Figure 1 is a view in longitudinal section, and
Figure 2 is a view partly in transverse section and partly in elevation.
In both views similar parts are marked with like letters of reference.
Inside the bearing case a is a ball-bearing casing b which is made of steel
or any suitable metal. The casing is formed at its upper part with bevelled
portions d through which are made or formed lubricating holes e opening into the
corners or angles of the casing b. In the bottom of the casing are formed
holes f providing an outlet for the oil which is conveyed back into the oil receptacle
in the case a by suitable channels.
By this arrangement the balls do not roll or pass over the lubricating holes
or openings so that as heretofore all damage or increased friction is obviated.
The lubricating ring g is shaped to fit the bevelled parts of the casing b, so
that the supply of oil is plentiful and continuous. The bevelling may be straight,
concave, convex, or otherwise suitably formed. Instead of the lubricating ring ga
disc of a suitable shape may be employed.
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 improvement in ball bearings, substantially as hereinbefore described
and illustrated by the accompanying drawing.
(2.) A ball bearing with annular lubrication characterized by the lubricating
holes e being formed in the upper angles or corners d of the casing b, and by the
outlet holes f for the escape of the lubricant being formed in the lower angles or
corners of the said casing, with the object of keeping the cylindrical walls of the
casing free from all holes, and by this meaus avoiding all injurions friction of
the balls.
(3.) In a ball bearing with annular lubrication as specified in the preceding
claim, the combination with the ball bearing case b having bevelled corners or
angles d of the lubricating ring g, as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 18th day of May 1890.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.1. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Improved Means for Advertising.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Feb., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 30th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Advertising.
I MELVILLE LAVY, Merchant, Reinickendorf, Berlin, Germany, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Covers (on one or both sides waterproof), as table, furniture, seat, wall, and the
like covers, made of oilcloth, waxed cloth, and the like, with one or more than
one advertisement, or with whatever should act as advertisement.
2nd February 1896.
MELVILLE LAVY.
I, MELVILLE LAVY of Reinickendorf, Berlin, 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 :-
Covers, on one or both sides waterproof, as seat, floor, wall, stair, table and the
like covers with one or more than one design, sign, letter, number, text,
advertisement and the like for advertising purposes, or with whatever may act as
advertisement. These covers are made of linoleum, waxed cloth, oilcloth and
the like.
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:
All kinds of covers, 'on one or both sides waterproof, as sent, floor, wall, stair,
table and the like covers with one or more than one design, sign, letter, number,
text, advertisement and the like for advertising purposes, or with whatever may
act as advertisement.
Dated this day of October 1806
MELVILLE LAVY,
Reinickendorf, Berlin.
Improved Arrangement for Adjusting the Tension of the Driving Chains of Oyoles and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Apr., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 30th July, 1896-Accepted, 26th Sent., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Arrangement for Adjusting the Tension of the Driving
Chains of Oyoles and the like.
GEORGE WRIGHT 6 Hockley Nottingham Machine Builder do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to a method of adjusting the chain of cycles and
the like. To obtain which I employ (in place of the fork suppurting the back
wheel now in use) a socket or ferrule having a bracket or lug carrying the back
wheel thro' this socket 1 thread the back leg cut upon it a fine thread the socket
is held in place by a nut upon each side, and by means of these nuts I am enabled
to adjust the wheel inward or outward as desired, upon each of the back legs of
the cyclo I cut a fine thread upon which I have a socket or thimble with a tab or
lug to carry the axel of the back wheel, this socket I adjust with a nut upon each
end screwing upon the back leg and tighten the chain at will.
Dated this 23rd day of Anzil 1896
GEORGE WRIGHT.
Improved Arrangement for Adjusting the Tension of the Driving
Chains of Cycles and the like.
GEORGE WRIGUT Hockley Nottingham Machine Builder do bereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,.
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an arrangement for adjusting the tension of the driving
chains of cycles and the like and will be best understood by reference to the
accompanying drawings in which :-
Figure I is a side elevation of a portion of the back leg and back stay of a cycle.
Figure II an end elevation of the same, like letters represent like parts through-
out the drawings.
Into the end of the back leg I secure a stud D having a collar E having upon it.
a tab to which I bolt the back stay F. Upon part of thie stud I cut a fine thread A
carrying the thimble or bearing G which I hold in position by means of the
nuts B. B. the axel of the back wheel I secure in the slot or bearing C.
Thus by moveing the nuts B. B. I may move the back wheel inward or outward
and so alter the tension of the driving chain.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention and in what.
manner the sanie is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
A simple method of adjusting the tension of the driving chains of cycles and the
like, by means of the nuts B. B. moveing upon a fine tbread A substantially as.
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 28th day of July 1896.
GEORGE WRIGHT.
An Improved Holding Device for Lamp Glasses.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 18th Apr., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Holding Device for Lamp Glasses.
I, JAMES LOUIS MACLOUGHLIN, of 14, Strand, Derry, Ireland Professor,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manuer the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to an improvement in connection with lamps, and has for
its object to provide a simple means by which lamp chimneys can be held without
danger of their cracking. These lamp chimneys are often liable to break or crack
owing to the difference between the rate of expansion of the glass and that of the
metal holder. The metal fingers expand more rapidly than the glass and thus when
the lamp is alight the glass is held more loosely, but when the light is extinguished
and the lamp cools the metal contracts more rapidly than glass. The latter is thus
held tightly and is crushed.
Owing to this fact the chimneys are frequently found to have cracked after the
lamp has been extinguished.
The device I propose to employ consists in a simple gripping arrangement applied
to the holder. An arm on the chimney holder is tapped and a screw pin is inserted
provided with a milled head by which it can be turned. On the extremity of this
pin a small disc is fitted which bears against the chimney. When the latter is
inserted in the holder the disc is screwed up tightly. When the lamp is lighted the
metal, expanding more rapidly than the glass, will slightly relieve the pressure, and
as scon as the light is extinguished the screw can be turned back slightly so as to
take the pressure off the chimney.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings in which Fig. 1 is a side view of a portion
of the lamp showing my invention applied, and Fig. 2 is a detail view.
The holder A is formed with the arm a at one side provided with a tapped hole
through which the screw pin B is passed. This pin is furnished with the head bby
which it can be turned and the disc b' at the other end serves to grip the lower end
of the chimney C. The grip can be released by turning the pin so as to raise the
disc slightly from the glass as shown in Fig. 2.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is.-
(1.) The improved holding device for lamp glasses, consisting of a screw pin
carried by the holder and a bearing piece holding the lamp glass, substantially as
and for the purposes specified.
(2.) The improved holding device for lamp glasses consisting of a screw pin,
carried by a arm on the holder, having a suitable head, and a disc bearing on the
glass, substantially as described and shown in the accompanying drawings, and for
the purposes specified.
Dated this 4th day of March 1896.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Construction of Flat Rulers, Scales, and T Squares.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Sept., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 4th June, 1897-Accepted, 24th July, 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Flat Rulers, Scales, and
T Squares.
I RICHARD HENRY RILEY of 4 Clarendon Street, Mytholmroyd in the County of
York, Schoolmaster, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of my invention is to facilitate the drawing of lines with flat rulers,
scales, or T squares.
I construct my flat ruler with its edge or edges grooved on the underside to allow
the set square to pass under, and so enable a line at an angle to be drawn and clearly
defined right up to the edge of the said rule or scale.
I also form the edges of T squares in a similar manner.
1000
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Patent Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: 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. The construction of flat rulers or scales with a groove B upon its edge or edges,
in the manner and for the purposes, substantially as set forth.
2. The construction of T squares with a groove B, upon its edge or edges, in the
manner and for the purposes, substantially as set forth.
Dated this Third day of June 1897.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Waterhouse Chambers, Crossley Street, Halifax,
Patent Agent for the Applicant.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Waterhouse Chambers, Crossley Street, Halifax,
Patent Agent for the Applicant.
Isolator for Fastening Electric Conducting Wires.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Jan., 1896-Accepted, 4th Apr., 1896
Isolator for Fastening Electric Conducting Wires.
HEINRICH RUDOLF, 98 Alt Moabit, Berlin, Germany, Manufacturer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-.
This invention relates to an isolator of a new shape and of such construction as
to allow of an entirely new and simplified method for fastening electric conducting
wires directly to the isolator.
Figure 1 of the enclosed drawing shows an isolator with the wire fixed.
Figure 2 shows the groove at a in side view. The head of the isolator A is
provided with a longitudinal groove a (which has a deeper cut a¹) to receive the
conducting wire C. Vertically underneath this groove is a perforation b into
which through the middle of the deeper portion a¹ the bolt B is inserted.
The manner of fixing the wire is the following: The loose end of the wire-
which is stretched in the usual way-is bent on the outerside of the isolator with a
specially made pair of pincers. The bent part of the wire is then laid into the
deep part of the groove a¹ of the isolator and this bent prevents the wire slipping
away after the the insertion of bolt B.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :
1. Isolator A which has for the reception of the conducting wire C a longi-
tudinal groove a with a deeper part a', and moreover, a perforation b for the
bolt B.
2. The bend c of the conducting wire C which is laid in the deeper part a¹ of
the groove a and is held by the bolt B.
3. The adaptability of this method of fastening, in every way, as already
described and represented in the accompanying drawing.
London 17th January 1896
J. ARENBERG,
18 Petherton Road, Canonbury, N.,
Agent for Heinrich Rudolf.
Improvements in Cycle Frames.
Year: 1896

page_text: HERBERT BEESTON of No. 65 Stafford Street Birmingham, in the County of
Warwick, Mechanical Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
My invention has reference to the improved form and design of ladies cycle
frames, and consists of one single tube much like the letter U in shape, connected
to ball head, at the handle end, and supported by short tube, or bracket at the
fork end of ball head. In the ceutere of bend in the frame a short bit of tubing
may or may not be used.
The tube now passing upwards, thus forming a graceful bend, the end of which
forms the socket for seat pillar, and is supported in the usual way from the centre
of back wheel.
This new design allows much greater facility for riders to mount or dismout
there machines.
Dated this 21st day of Jule 1806
HERBERT BEESTON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cycle Frames.
I, HERBERT BEESTON, of 65 Stafford Street, Birmingham, in the County of
Warwick, Mechanical 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 has reference to an improved form and construction of ladies'
cycle frames, my object being to proluce such frames of a graceful form and in
such a manner as to give greater facility for mounting and dismounting.
In the accompanying sheet of explanatory drawings to be hereinafter
referred to.
Figure 1 illustrates a cycle frame constructed in accordance with my invention.
Figure 2 illustrates a similar frame but with a modification in the position of the
bottom bracket.
The main or central part of my improved cycle frame consists of a U-shaped
tube such as A connected to the ball head at the handle end, and further supported
and connected at the fork end of the ball head by a short tube or bracket B. To
strengthen or stiffen the U tube I sometimes employ a stay tube at the bend
as illustrated by dotted lines at Figure 1. The upper part of the rear leg of
the U tube A forms the socket for the seat pillar and the back stays, and chain
stays as C and D are attached in any ordinary manner.
I preferably arrange the bottom bracket E either as illustrated at Figure 1 or
at Figure 2.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manuer the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is.
1. The improvements in the form and construction of ladies' cycle frames,
substantially as and for the purposes described.
2. A cycle frame having the main or central part formed from a U shaped tube
connected with the ball head at the upper and lower ends of same, substantially as
described and as illustrated.
MARKS & CLERK,
18 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13 Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Fastening for Envelopes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 23rd May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Fastening for Envelopes.
ROBERT JOHN EVANS Blacksmith 182 Broad Street Hanley Staffordshire 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 consists of 2 pieces of tubeing No. 1 tube A being taperd having
fast cap B on widest end and containing loose piece of metal C which is same
taper as tube A and allowing a vacancy between the two A & C for receiving
No. 2 tube D then to be passed through joining of envelope leaving cap B inside.
No. 2 tube D to be perfectly straight with fast cap E on one end the other end F
being split the split end F of tube D being pressed on loose piece of metal C
till expandid and locked inside No. 1 tube A.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manuer the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
Loose piece of taperd metal in tube 1 for expanding and locking tube 2.
ROBERT JOHN EVANS.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 28th July., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 27th Apr., 1897--Accepted, 28th Aug., 1897
I CHARLES GEORGE VIRGO of Queen's Park Manchester in the County of Lancaster
Museum Curator do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My Improvements consist in dividing Bed Pillows by screen to separate the heads
of persons laying near each other, and to thus intercept or deflect, and thereby
prevent the exhalations of such persons being inhaled by each other.
The dividing screen may be separate from other bed fittings, and when in use held
in position by the ends of the bed pillows; may be fastened to or part of the bed
pillows, or pillow slip or slips; may be fastened to or part of the bolster or bolster
covering; may be fastened to or part of the bedstead or bed hangings; or otherwise;
and may be made of any kind of textile fabric; of transparent or opaque celluloid; or
of any other suitable material; and may be of any desired size or shape which will
sufficiently intercept and prevent one person inhaling the exhalations of another
person occupying the same bed.
CHARLES GEORGE VIRGO of Queen's Park Manchester in the County of Lancaster
Art Museum Curator 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 Improvements consists in dividing bed pillows by screen to separate the heads
of persons laying near each other, and to thus intercept or deflect, and thereby prevent
the exhalations of such persons being inhaled by each other.
The dividing screens may be separate from other bed fittings and when in use held
in position by the ends of the bed pillows; may be fastened to or be part of the bed
pillows or pillow slip or slips; may be fastened to or part of the bolster or bolster
covering; inay be fastened to or part of the bedstead or bed hangings; or otherwise,
and may be made of any kind of textile fabric; of transparent or opaque celluloid; or
of any other suitable material and may be of any desired shape or size which will
sufficiently intercept and prevent one person inhaling the exhalations of another
person occupying the same bed.
The sheet of drawings appended shews bedstead with screen A held in position by
pillows E E.
AA above construction of screen A

page_text: AB the same screen folded when not in use.
B shews curtain screen suspended from bedstead head by bracket fittings such
curtain screen hanging between pillows EA EA.
DD shews screen fittings forming part of or fitted to pillows E³ E³.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same may be performed I declare that what I
claim is :
The dividing of bed pillows by screen substantially and for the purposes described
by the foregoing specification and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this Twenty-sixth day of April 1897.
CHAS. GEO. VIRGO.
Improvements in Rock Screws.
Year: 1896

page_text: THOMAS WALTER BARBER of 165 Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C., Civil
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My improvements relate to Screws for Piles and Moorings to be screwed into Rock
or hard strata.
Except in comparatively soft. rock such screws must bore their way as drills. For.
this reason I form the screw with a cutting point similar to a twist drill and make
this point a little wider than the body of the screw, providing two or more spiral
flutes to carry away the borings. On the body I form a thread (tapered) of V Section
interrupted at the flutes and relieve back each segment of the thread in the same
manner as in an Engineer's tap for screw-cutting, so as to provide cutting edges. I
make those screws in cast steel with hardened cutting parts or in cast iron chilled at
the cutting edges.
Dated this 20th day of July 1896
THOMAS WALTER BARBER.
Improvements in Rock Screws.
THOMAS WALTER BARBER of 17 & 18 Tothill St. Westminster, in the County of
Middlesex, late of 165 Queen Victoria St. London 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 improvements relate to Screws for Piles and Moorings, to be screwed into rock
or hard strata.
Except in comparatively soft rocks such screws must bore their way as drills.
For this reason I form the screw with a cutting point similar to a twist drill and
make this point a little wider than the body of the screw, providing two or more
spiral flutes to carry the borings away.
The drawing shews the form of this screw, A being the pile or shank, B the screw,
C the cutting point, D one of the spiral flutes and E a tapered interrupted thread
formed on the body B each section of which is relieved back in the same way as an
Engineers' tap for screw cutting, so as to provide cutting edges F.
I make those screws in cast steel with hardened cutting parts or in Cast Iron
chilled at the cutting edges.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to besperformed, I declare that what I claim is
1. Constructing rock-boring screws-with twistedrill points spiral flutes to carry away
the borings and tapered interrupted cutting threads substantially as figured and
described.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Sept., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 4th June, 1897-Accepted, 17th July, 1897
I WILLIAM HOWARD of 108 Charing Cross Road in the County of London
Football Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention relates to the leather covering of Footballs and has for its objects to
improve the ball, while at the same time a saving in the quantity of leather used is
effected.
According to this Invention I make the covering in three pieces each piece being
cut as shewn on the accompanying drawing, at a b c and d (each of the pieces a
and c being in duplicate).
The pieces marked a bare for a Rugby ball and those marked c d for an
Association ball.
Fig. represents how the three pieces are joined together to form an
Association ball and Fig. 2 how the respective pieces are joined together for a
Rugby ball.
Dated this 4th day of Sentember 1806.
BROWNE & Co.,
9 Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
I, WILLIAM HOWARD of 108 Charing Cross Road in the County of London
Foot Ball 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 :-
My invention relates to the leather covering of foot balls and has for its objects to
improve the ball, while at the same time a saving in the quantity of leather used is
effected..
According to this invention I make the leather covering in three pieces each piece
being cut as shewn on the drawing accompanying the provisional specification
at a b c and d (each of the pieces a and c being in duplicate).
The pieces marked a bare for a Rugby, and those marked c d for an Association
ball.
Fig. 1 represents how the three pieces are joined together to form an

page_text: Association ball and Fig. 2 how the respective pieces are joined together for a
Rugby ball.
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. Making the covering of footballs in three pieces for the purposes set forth.
2. The improvements in foot balls substantially as and for the purposes set
forth.
Dated this 4th day of June 1897.
BROWNE & Co.,
9 Warwick Court, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Optical Lantern.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Optical Lantern.
ALEXANDER GEORGE SMITH Optician 23 St. Nicholas Street Aberdeen, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The improvement consists of a means by which various optical arrangements may
be quickly exchanged.
The Lantern is built in the usual way except that the front carrying the condenser,
stage & objective is removable, & separate optical systems such as the arrangement
for horizontal projection vertical projection, lantern microscope or such like are each
on a separate front made to fit the same catches as the others.
D
01 1
1000
ALEXANDER GEORGE SMITH Optician 23 St. Nicholas Street Aberdeen 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 improvement consists of a means by which various optical arrangements can
be quickly exchanged & which makes one lantern body suitable for various optical
fronts.
The lantern is built in the usual way except that the front board carrying the
condenser stage and objective is separate from the body; on the body of the lantern
are metal or other catches which engage with other catches on the front, different
front boards may be provided, each fitted with catches which engage with the catches
on the lantern body, different optical arrangements, such as:-projection microscope,
polariscope vertical front & such like may be each on a front board with catches which
fit into the catches on the lantern body.
By my invention a single lantern is made suitable for the same purposes as a
complicated double or triple lantern.
One system of catches is shown in the accompanying drawing, where A is the
plate with a slot, fastened to the lantern body; into this slot, a pin B fastened on the
front, engages; so that, the front is held securely, & can be removed by merely
raising it up.

page_text: Other suitable systems of catches may be used but those in the drawing explain
the principle of the invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the saine is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
1. In an optical lantern for projection purposes, the use of a front which is
removable as described & where various fronts can be made interchangeable on the
same lantern body.
Improvements in Jacquard Apparatus, applicable to Lace and other Machines Using Jacquard or other Pattern Cards.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1896-Accepted, 25th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Jacquard Apparatus, applicable to Lace and other
Machines Using Jacquard or other Pattern Cards.
FREDERICK KEY (trading as John Key & Son) of 21 Russell Street
Nottingham, Steel Bar Manufacturers and NAHUM GUILDFORD, of 5 Waterloo
Terrace, Gadd Street, Nottingham, Lace Curtain Maker, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to all pattern printing machines using Jacquard or other
pattern cards (and can be applied to such machines already in existence as well as
to new machines) whereby any one or all of the card wires used in such machines
falling off the folding irous while the machine is at work automatically right them-
selves without stoppage of the machine or damage to the fabric at that time on the
machine.
The invention is as follows:-On each side of the folding irons at the front and
back thereof the said folding irons are divided in the form of an inverted V
(as sketch marked A) the folding irons being joined together and continued
by an independent bracket (marked B) bolted thereto, and a self-acting latch
(marked C) governed by a small spring inserted in a slot in the folding iron.
Should the card wires fall off the folding iron they are guided by a curved bar
(marked D) up through the inverted V passage and admitted through the self
acting latch (marked C) which automatically closes after the passage of the card
wire and thereby restores the continuity of the folding irons.
Ilaving now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same has to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:
1st. That by the application of this invention to pattern printing machines
(whether new machines or those already i. existence) using Jacquard or other
pattern cards any card wires falling off the folding irons whilst the machine is in
motion are by this invention automatically returned into proper position without
stoppage of the machine.
2nd. That by this said invention all damage to the fabric on the machine owing
to the card wires not being in proper position is avoided, as the card wires being
properly returned to position by this invention perform their work exactly as if
they had not fallen off the machine, and thereby effecting a considerable saving
in material damaged, which damage always results when the card wires fall off the
folding irous.
Dated this 24th day of March 1896.
10.
FREDERICK KEY,
Trading as John Key & Son.
NAHUM GUILDFORD,
Lace Curtain Maker.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Explosives.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 5th Dec., 1896
COMPLETE SP
CATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Explosives.
A communication by LA SOCIÉTÉ DES EXPLOSIFS INDUSTRIELS, of 102 Rue de
Provence, Paris, in the Republic of France, Manufacturers.
I, 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, 118, New Street, Birmingham, in
the County of Warwick and 322, 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 particula rly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention has for its object the preparation of improved explosives of the
general class of gelatinous dynamite or dy namite gums but having a much greater
shattering power, which renders their use extremely advantageous wherever their
explosion in a mine is intended to produce somewhat small fragments in order to be
removed more easily.
This object is attained by three processes :-
(1) By adding in the manufacture of these special gelatinous dynamites a
certain quantity of picric acid, or picrate of naphthaline, the proportions of
which may vary from 10-40% according to the use for which the powder is
destined;
(2) By the addition of potassium chlorate previously mixed with tar or any
other greasy or combustible substance imparting the consistency of honey to the
gelatinous dynamite;
(3) By the mixture of a chlorate powder, tar and di-nitrobenzine or trinitro-
naphthalene with the gelatinous or gummy dynamite.
The following formulæ are given as an example, of these three kinds of explosives,
the composition of which may, however, be varied according to circumstances:-

page_text: 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 correspondents, I declare that what 1 claim is :-
1. The mixture with gelatinous or gummy dynamites of phenols having a
'maximum of nitration.
2. The mixture with gelatinous or guminy dynamites of the combinations, which
phenols, having a maximum of nitration, may form with hydro-carbons such as
naphthalene, phenanthrene, anthracene and the like.
3. The addition of potassium chlorate and tar to gelatinous or gummy dynamites
for the purpose of increasing their shattering power, whilst yielding an elastic
product and consequently one little affected by a shock.
4. The mixture with gelatinous or gummy dynamites of a chlorate powder,
di-nitro-benzine and tar.
Dated this 9th day of Sentember 1896
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Agents.
Improvements in Apparatus to Keep the Front Wheel of Cycles and Bicycles Steady and Straight to the Front, and Prevent. Slipping.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 8th June, 1895
Complete Specification Left, 28th Oct., 1396-Accepted, 19th Dec., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus to Keep the Front Wheel of Cycles
and Bicycles Steady and Straight to the Front, and Prevent.
Slipping.
I THOMAS HENRY SIMMONDS of 16 and 18 Peartree Street Goswell Road E.C...
in the County of London, Box Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
It consists of a spring made of steel or other metal or indiarubber or other
elastic material either enclosed in a tube or open, the lengths being six inches more
or less, attached to one end of this spring or rubber is a ring hook or eyelett which is
attached to an ordinary bicycle clip which is intended to be clipped on to the top rail-
in front of the saddle so as to form a basis or fixed pull. The front end of this
spring or elastic is another ring pull or eyelet to which is attached the centre of a
cord which is brought forward & the two ends fastened to two clips on the handle-
bar half way between the centre upright & the handles, the back of this spring
pull is attached to a clip in front of the saddle by a ball & socket so as to allow
the radiation of the spring tube to suit the turn of the handle bar right or left.
I claim for my invention, novelty & utility inasmuch as
1st. The front wheel of a bicycle or cycle is automaticaly kept straight to the-
front when riding or standing still without touching the handle bar.
2nd. When travelling on slippery ground will prevent the machine slideing.
3rd. The strain on the hands and arms of riders especally ladies is entirely
releived by the spring keeping the front wheel straight & steady so that in travelling
crowded thorofares the liability to accidents is reduced to nill.
4th. The spring in no way interferes with steering, it simply keeps the front.
wheel straight in line with the back wheel, the slightest touch of the handle bar
will bring round the steering wheel at the will of the rider just sufficient & no
more.
5th. When the machine is by the roadside or not in use, the front wheel being
kept straight by the spring will not swerve or twist round or fall over so reducing
the liability of accident and indentitating.
6. In case of a collision being apparently enevitable the front wheel being kept.
steady by the spring the rider can steer off into safety without being unnerved by
the usual uncertainty & whobbeling of the steering wheel.
Dated June 6th 1896
T. H. SIMMONDS.
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus to Keep the Front Wheel of Cycles
and Bicycles Steady and Straight to the Front, and Prevent.
Slipping.
I, THOMAS HENRY SIMMONDS of 16 and 18 Peartree Street, Goswell Road E.C.
London, Box Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
O ascertained in and by the following statement :-
It consists of a spring made of india rubber or other elastic material either
[Price 8d
Improved Markers for Billiards, Bagatelle, and other like Games.
Year: 1896

page_text: We JOHN WILLIAM HOEY of Hoey's Yard Wharf Street Sowerby Bridge Wheelwright
and KENNEDY GILL of 17 Wharf Street Sowerby Bridge Printer all in the County of
York, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as follows:-
The object of our invention is to construct markers for billiards and the like, where
games are recorded by numbers, so that the state of the game is always in view of the
players and the marking can be seen at either side.
We construct our markers in a box-like form with figures on both sides also moving
indicators on both sides, the indicators are double that is on both sides and are
connected together by endless bands, wires, or the like flexible material, so that when
the markers on either side are moved, the corresponding marker on the other side is
also moved, the endless bands pass around suitable pulleys or runners.
The markers may be hung on brackets in any suitable position.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Waterhouse Chambers, Crossley Street, Halifax,
Patent Agent for the Applicants.
Improved Markers for Billiards, Bagatelle, and other like Games.
We, JOHN WILLIAM HOEY of Hoey's Yard Wharf Street Sowerby Bridge Wheelwright,
and KENNEDY GILL of 17 Wharf Street Sowerby Bridge Printer both in the County
of York, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The object of our invention is to construct markers for billiards, and the like where
games are recorded by numbers, so that the state of the game is always in view of
the players, and the marking can be seen at either side.

page_text: that is they are on both sides and are connected together by endless chains, bands,
wires, or the like flexible material F, so that when the markers on either side are
moved, the corresponding marker on the other side is also moved, to the corresponding
position or number.
The endless bands F pass around suitable pulleys, or runners G, fixed within the
box, and revolve upon vertical pins or shafts H.
The markers may be hung on brackets in any suitable position.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we claim is :-
The construction of a billiard marker with indicators up on both sides, and connected
together in such a manner, that on moving the indicator upon one side, the
corresponding indicator up on the other side is moved simultaneously, in the manner and
for the purposes substantially as set forth.
www
JOHN E. WALSH,
Waterhouse Chambers, Crossley Street, Halifax,
Patent Agent for the Applicant.
A Hair Restorer.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 6th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Hair Restorer.
JAMES BROWN 16 Cockpit Lane Cork Ireland Fish Dealer-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 liquid preparation for restoring the hair, whether lost through illness or
premature decay.
Castor oil
Oil of bergamot
Alcohol-
Tincture of spanish fly
Compound tincture of benzoin
Oil of cassia
six ounces
one drachm
nine and one half ounces
two drachms
two drachins
fifteen drops.
The above are the ingredients which form the full compound as hair restorer.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same is to be prepared, I declare that what I claim is viz.-
That my preparation is perfectly novel and different from all others in use and
I will add more effectual, judging from what it has accomplished.
Dated this Fifteenth day of August 1896.
JAMES BROWN.
Improvements relating to Boot Garters.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Jan., 1896-Accepted, 29th Feb., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Boot Garters.
I WALTER WINANS of 7 Chichester Terrace, Brighton, in the County of
Sussex, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The present invention has reference to the straps or garters which are worn with
hunting or riding boots, for uniting them with the breeches, thereby preventing the
bocts from working downwards, and the breeches from working upwards.
These garters have a tendency, unless worn uncomfortably tight, to work round
the leg, so that the buckle, whose proper place is outside the leg, near the line of
the breeches bottoms, is sometimes found under the knee of the rider, in a very
uncomfortable position.
The object of my present invention is to prevent the shifting of the garter, which
is most liable to take place in a forward direction.
To this end I provide the buckle of the garter with a projecting plate, which
engages with the flap at the breeches knee, and thereby effectually stops all forward
movement, backward shifting, if there is any tendency in that direction, being
prevented by teeth or serrations on the buckle plate adapted to grip the material of
the breeches.
In the accompanying drawing,
Fig. 1 is an enlarged plan view of a garter buckle fitted with my improvement.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view, also enlarged, showing a portion of the strap with
the buckle applied thereto.
Fig. 3 shows, in side view, a rider's leg with top boot and breeches and boot
garter in position.
A is the buckle, and a is a metal plate secured to the cross piece of the same, in
such a way as to project forward without interfering with the attachment of the
leather straps of the garter in the usual way.
The metal plate a, which may be provided with serrations or corrugations, if
desired, when the garter is in use is tucked beneath the flap of the breeches, as
shown in Fig. 3,-the plate a being indicated by dotted lines. The buckle is thus
securely held by the breeches flap, and prevented from creeping forward round the
leg of the rider. If there is any tendency to move in a backward direction, it will
be prevented by the plate a of the buckle being furnished with teeth or
corrugations, which will grip the material of the breeches, and so hold the
buckle properly in position.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the san:e is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A buckle for boot garters provided with a projecting plate for engaging with the
breeches, as and for the purpose described with reference to the accompanying
drawing.
Dated this 25th day of January 1896.
NEWTON & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.