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An Improved Firelighter.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Jan., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 29th Oct., 1894-Accepted, 1st Dec., 1894
An Improved Firelighter.
I SARAH GARTH WICKING, of 190 Walworth Road, in the County of Surrey,
Pianoforte Dealer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows.
--
This invention for an improved firelighter has for its object to utilize all kinds
of waste or other paper, paper clippings and the like by combining them with
other suitable constituents to produce a substitute for wood and other firelighters ;
and consists in first reducing the said material to a pulp and pressing it into
moulds or otherwise compressing it and afterwards immersing it in, or thoroughly
incorporating it with, a mixture of paraffin, pitch, resin, tar, and any other kind
of oil or hydrocarbon matter.
I append two mixtures, with the proportions of the various constituents, which
I have found most successful in practice namely :—
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
I SARAH GARTH WICKING, of 190 Walworth Road, in the County of Surrey,
Pianoforte 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 :-
This invention for an improved firelighter has for its object to utilise all kinds
of waste or other paper, cardboard, paper clippings and the like by combining them
with other suitable constituents to produce a substitute for wood and other fire-
lighters; and consists in first reducing the said material to a pulp and pressing it
into moulds or otherwise compressing it and afterwards immersing it in, or
thoroughly incorporating it with a mixture of paraffin, pitch, resin, tar, and any
other kind of oil or hydrocarbon matter.

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 :-
An improved firelighter comprising waste or other paper, cardboard, paper
clippings or the like mixed with paraffin, pitch, resin, tar, oil or other hydrocarbon
matter, substantially in the manner and proportions described.
Dated this 29th day of October 1894.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improved Device for Attachment to Ladies' Hats and the like, to be Used in connection with Hat Pins.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Oct., 1894-Accepted, 24th Nov., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Device for Attachment to Ladies' Hats and the like, to be
Used in connection with Hat Pins.
We, WALTER BELLAMY ALLISON of 12, Fenchurch Street, London, E.C.,
Manufacturers' Agent, and ROBERT PERCY SMITII of 60, Anerley Park, Anerley,
London S.E. 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 :-
Our invention relates to an improved device for attachment to ladies' hats and
the like, to be used in connection with hat pins.
And in order that our invention may the better be understood we have appended
the accompanying sheet of drawings in which
Figure 1 represents a sectional view of a hat with our improved device attached
thereto.
Figure 2 represents a front view of our improved device and Figure 3 a side
view.
Like letters of reference indicate corresponding parts throughout the several
views.
In accordance with our invention we provide a piece of metal or the like,.
stamped out in the form of an inverted prism or cone "a" having formed at two
of its sides or ends shoulder pieces "b," and in which latter are punched any
suitable number of holes, by means of which or any like means our device can be
attached to the inside of the hat or the like, to which it is to be applied, either
by sewing, rivetting etc.
We also punch in the centre of the prism or like shaped piece of metal "a" &
hole "c" through which the pin passes.
Our improved device as above described is attached to the inside of the hat or
the like, so that the wearer after entering the pin through the side of the hat,
passes same through the hole "c" formed in the prism or cone shaped piece of
metal "a."
This occurs each time the pin is used, instead of making a fresh hole
every time the hat is worn. The piece of metal "a" being of an inverted prism
or cone shape, causes the pin, if struck upon its sides, to glide towards its centre
whence it passes through the hole "c" and the side of the hat.
Our improved device can also be made to retain the pin after passing through
the hole "e" as the four sides can be made separate and the hole slightly smaller
than the pin, so that upon the pin being passed through the hole it expands the four
sides and consequently the said pin will be retained therein until same
by the wearer.
pulled out
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
ion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is j
The improved device for attachment to ladies' hats and the like to be used in
connection with hat pins substantially as hereinbefore described and shown in the
ccompanying sheet of drawings.
V. LAZARUS,
1, Furnival Street, Holborn, E.C., Agent for Applicants.
Improvements in Electrical Switches.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Oct., 1894-Accepted, 17th Nov., 1894
Improvements in Electrical Switches.
I WILLIAM PAUL THEERMANN of 11 Great Ducie Street, Strangeways,
Manchester, 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 said invention relates to improvements in the electrical switches forming the
subject matter of a Patent applied for by me dated 1st December 1893 No. 23074.
Referring to the accompanying drawings
Figure I is a view partly in section showing the parts in the position they are in
when the current is 66
on.
"
Figure 2 is a similar view with the current "off."
Figure 3 is a section in a plane through -y of Figure 1.
In all the figures the same letters refer to the same parts.
A is a block of insulating material on which the switch is mounted, and which is
fixed in an ordinary lamp holder. a is one of the ordinary terminals through
which the current is conveyed to the lamp. bis the other terminal. a¹ is an
ordinary screw connection for receiving one wire and is in metallic contact with a
through the plate a². This contact is constant. 6' is an ordinary screw connection
for receiving the other wire through which the current is transmitted to the
terminal b when the current is "on." 6 is a metal plate having a terminal
Another
projection which takes against the under side of the switch block.
plate 6 also taking against the under side of the switch block is in metallic contact
with the terminal b.
The switch block c of vulcanite or other similar insulating material oscillates
about the centre c'. A metal contact plate c' underneath the switch block is of
sufficient length to make metallic contact between the terminal plate 6' and the
terminal plate 6 when the switch block is in the position shown in Figure 1.
When however it is switched over to the position shown in Figure 2 the contact
plate leaves the terminal plate and the current is broken. A spiral spring c
round the axle of the switch block presses the switch block down on the terminal
plates band bt.
'
A spring plunger d working in a socket d¹ bears against a double inclined
block on the switch block c and retains the latter in either position in which it
may be set.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The combination of an oscillating switch block a spring stop acting on inclined
retaining surfaces and terminals taking against the flat side of the switch block
substantially as and for the purpose set forth and shown in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated 16th day of October 1894
An Improved Shuttle Guard for Looms for Weaving.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 8th May, 1894
Complete Specification Left, 31st Oct., 1894--Accepted, 8th Dec., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Shuttle Guard for Looms for Weaving.
JOSEPH STEAD Power Loom Tuner 32 Hanover Terrace Park Lane Leeds
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Two adjustable moveable metal rods and bracketts fixed to hand cap or fly of
loom, the same been an entire preventative of danger to the employee.
The said metal rods completly covering the shuttle race.
Should the shuttle from any cause leave its regular course the said rods break its
force and prevents it from doing any injury to any person or persons. The said
rods can easily be removed out of the way. As soon as the loom is set in motion
they fall into their safe position automaticaly.
The said bracketts are fixed at an angle of 65° with 2 inclined groves for
metal rods to slide and fall into a fixed position over the shuttle race when in
work.
JOSEPH STEAD.
An Improved Shuttle Guard for Looms for Weaving.
JOSEPH STEAD 32 Hanover Terrace Park Lane Leeds Power Loom Tuner
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention consists of 3 cast iron brackets A. B. C fixed to hand cap of
loom. There are 2 inclined grooves in each bracket with rests, marked 1 2 & 3
for two inch metal rods marked D any length to suit reed space of loom. In
brackets A & C the inclined grooves are sunk in an inch and have open notches
to allow the said rods to be removed if required.
In the centre bracket marked B the inclined grooves are cut through-but
without the open notches-so that if the shuttle flys out of its ordinary course, it
cannot possibly force the rods out of the bracket. The said bracket has a
chamfered slot hole to allow a bevel headed screw, or bolt, to finish even with
face of the said bracket. This allows the rod to pass up the groove when required
to be removed. The other brackets A & C also have slot holes, and are fixed
with square headed bolts or screws. Should the weaver require the rods out of
the way, he places them in notch marked 1. When the loom is again in motion the
said rods fall automatically into position as in Fig. 1.
Such been the nature and object of my said invention the foregoing is a complete
description of the same reference been had to the accompaning drawings.
Having now particularly described and assertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1st. The general construction arangement and combination of parts constituting
the improved apparatus for controlling the shuttle should it leave its ordinary
course as herein fully described and as illustrated in the accompaning drawings.

page_text: 2nd. The groved brackets marked A. B. & C. together with the metal rods
marked D. all in combination and as for the purpose herein described and
substantialy as illustrated by the accompaning drawings.
October 30th 1894.
JOSEPH STEAD.
Improvements in Dress Fastenings.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 12th June, 1894
Complete Specification Left, 12th Mar., 1895-Accepted, 4th May, 1895
Improvements in Dress Fastenings.
I, BERNARD STUART YOUNG, of Florence, Longton, in the County of Stafford,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to means for closing the placket openings of dress skirts.
For this purpose a flexible blade is attached to each edge of the opening the
blades being pivotted together at their lower ends and secured together at their
upper ends by a clasp similar to a corset clasp.
The stud of the clasp is also adapted.to receive an eye on the dress body which
is thereby held down.
This 10th 1
I, BERNARD STUART YOUNG, of Florence, Longton, in the County of Stafford,
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 means for closing the placket openings of dress skirts.
For this purpose a flexible blade is attached to each edge of the opening the
blades being pivotted together at their lower ends and secured together at their
upper ends by a clasp similar to a corset clasp.
The stud of the clasp is also adapted to receive an eye on the dress body which
is thereby held down.
-
Figure 1 is a front view and Figure 2 a side view of the fastening. Figure 3
shows the eye which is sewn onto the dress and Figure 4 the washer c.
a and 3 are flexible blades pivotted together at their lower ends which are kept
slightly apart by the washer c. The upper ends of the blades a and b carry
respectively the stud d and eye e together forming a clasp similar to a corset
clasp. Figure 3 is an eye to be sewn onto the dress body.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A fastening for the placket opening of a dress skirt consisting of two blades
pivotted together at their lower ends.
2. A fastening for the placket opening of a dress skirt consisting of two blades
pivotted together at their lower ends the upper end of one carrying an eye and that
of the other a stud.
Dated this 11th der of March 1905
B. S. YOUNG.
Improvements in Glass Tubes for Gas and other Burners.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Jan., 1894-Accepted, 24th Mar., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Glass Tubes for Gas and other Burners.
1, JAN LANKELMA, of Purmerend, Holland, 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 improvements in glass tubes for chimneys for gas.
burners, lamps and other similar purposes. At present these glass tubes are fixed
by means of cement. By my invention a considerable saving is effected in this
respect. To carry out my invention I construct a tube of glass strips A of any
desired length, preferably about 81" and from 16" to " in thickness as required,.
and from "to" in width. The glass strips forming the tube are kept in
position by means of brass, copper or other suitable metal ring sockets B placed
at each end of the tube and into which the glass strips are placed. A circular steel
spring C is then placed inside at each end, this steel spring pressing and holding
the glass strips in position against the outside metal ring. In some cases it may
only be necessary to have this spring at one end.
Should one or more of the glass strips become cracked by the heat or broken,.
other strips can be substituted by any person (no skill being required) and the tube.
made complete again.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1. represents a glass tube fitted ready for use.
Fig. 2. represents a section shewing one end of the tube with the glass strips in
place in the metal ring socket B and held in position by the spring C.
Fig. 3. represents a section of the glass tube shewing the glass strips fitted into
the ring socket without the spring.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A glass tube for gas or other burners constructed of strips of glass held in
position by a metal ring socket at each end and with a steel spring inside pressing.
and holding the strips in position substantially as described.
Dated this 23rd day of January. 1894.
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Patent Agents.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Jan., 1894-Accepted, 17th Mar., 1894

page_text: ribbon is wound on to the roller M¹ and off the roller M the pawl P' is turned
back as in dotted lines and the pawl P put into gear with its ratchet wheel when
the ribbon is wound on to the roller M unwinding from the roller M' in the opposite
direction and the winding and unwinding goes on until it is necessary to put on a
newly inked ribbon; thus much time is saved in winding back the great length of
ribbon as at present.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1st. In dating presses the combination of a reciprocating slide working horizontally
in guides with links jointed at one end to the back of slide and at the other end
to the type holder working in guides which is thus caused to move in a truly vertical
line substantially as described.
2nd. In dating presses attaching the ends of the inking ribbon to two rollers on
which it is alternately wound and unwound by the automatic action of a lever which
is caused to oscillate on its fulcrum by the reciprocating movements of the link (or
links) which actuate the type holder so as to cause one or the other of two pawls
to engage the teeth of two ratchet wheels and so alternately wind the ribbon on to
one roller whilst it unwinds from the other; the ribbon from the two rollers passing
under the dating type forming a loop round a guide roller in front of same so that
the ticket being inserted under the ribbon the dating type prints through the
two thicknesses of the ribbon which are momentarily slackened during the
operation with the objects herein before stated and operating substantially as
described.
3rd. The improvements in dating presses, consisting of the various parts in
combination, constructed and operating substantially as described and shewn on the
accompanying drawings, with the objects herein before stated.
Dated this 10th doof Tan 1904
T. J. DANSON, F. Inst. P.A.,
Chartered Patent Agent,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Agent for Applicant.
An improved Antiseptic issue.
Year: 1894

page_text: We LOUIS NEYRON and ARTHUR CAHEN of 79 Rue du Chateau, Lyons, in
the Republic of France, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
This invention refers to a meshed tissue which contains a certain proportion of
a peat wadding. This vegetable having absorbent and antiseptic properties which
are well known communicates them to the tissue.
To obtain this tissue a thread is used of wool, cotton, or silk containing a certain
quantity of the product mentioned. The assimilation of the peat with the
principal substance of the tissue takes place on the preparation of the thread.
For this purpose we prepare the peat wadding so as to obtain fibres as long and as
fine as possible.
Dated this 20th day of February 1894.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
An improved Antiseptic issue.
We LOUIS NEYRON and ARTHUR CAHEN, of 79 Rue du Chateau, Lyons, in
the Republic of France, 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 refers to a meshed tissue which contains a certain proportion of
peat fibre. This vegetable, having absorbent and antiseptic properties which are
well known, communicates them to the tissue.
The peat wadding is obtained by the carding of the peat. This carding gives
a fine wadding sufficiently regular as regards the size of the fibres. The wadding
thus obtained is placed in a furnace heated to a temperature of 100° C. where it
remains 4 hours. This makes it antiseptic.
It is then incorporated with wool, cotton, silk or other textile product, and
afterwards formed into thread, by an ordinary drawing and spinning operation,
the proportion varying from 5 to 25 per cent. according to the degree of anti-
septicity and absorption which it is desired to obtain.
This mixture, once made, gives a thread more or less fine as required for a cloth
more or less thick.
This thread is put on the loom where it is woven into cloth.
The cloth is finished in the ordinary manner and then cut up for the manufacture
of under clothing.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
A meshed tissue resulting from the combination of peat fibre with wool, cotton
or silk substantially as described.
Dated this 23rd day of November 1894.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
An Improved Hat-rack, applicable beneath Seat.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Jan., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 1st Oct., 1894-Accepted, 8th Jan., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hat-rack, applicable beneath Seat.
EDMUND BENSON STYRING The Yarrells near Poole Dorset Merchant, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :—
The rack consists of, a rectangular frame, over which is stretched a cord, that
will suspend a hat by the brim, the whole slides between pieces of wood, or metal,
fixed underneath seat.
1
1004
EDMUND BENSON STYRING The Yarrells near Poole, Dorset 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 :-
The rack consists of a rectangular frame, over which is stretched a cord that
will suspend a hat by the brim, the whole sliding between another piece or pieces
fixed beneath seat.
In this diagram of hat rack,
Fig. I shows a retaining frame in one piece. A. A. A are holes, through which
it may be affixed beneath a sitting. From B. B to b. b. the inside portion of Fig. I,
is so formed as to admit the sides of Fig. II. and to allow this figure to slide up and
down, upon and between Fig. I.
Fig. II. is a rectangular frame over which a cord is stretched-C. C.
The use being that when Fig. I is fixed beneath a sitting (more particularly a
pew sitting) Fig. II. may be partly withdrawn to enable a crown of a hat being
placed between the cords C C. allowing the brim to rest upon them and thus be
supported, when Fig. II. may be pushed back wholly within Fig. I. quite out of
the way.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in ven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
Improvements in the Manufacture of Horse Rugs and Sleeping Rugs or Blankets.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 5th June, 1894-Accepted, 7th July, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Horse Rugs and Sleeping Rugs
or Blankets.
I, JULIUS BARTRAM, of Neumünster, Hanover, in the Empire of 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 the manufacture of horse rugs and sleeping rugs or
blankets by means of circular knitting machines, whereby the articles produced are,
in many respects, superior to those manufactured in the ordinary manner, whilst
the cost of manufacturing the same is considerably less.
Hitherto, sleeping rugs or blankets, such as those employed in barracks or
soldiers quarters, and also horse rugs have been made on weaving looms, but such
method of manufacturing them is comparatively costly and slow, whilst the goods
produced thereby are "fulled and "felted" and air does not pass freely
therethrough.
"
Now, by the present invention such rugs or blankets are manufactured on
circular knitting machines, whereby the said articles are more quickly made and
the cost of manufacture is considerably reduced, whilst the rugs or blankets are
as durable and in other respects equal to those made on weaving looms. To the
above advantages must be added the facts that rugs or blankets manufactured
according to the present invention are lighter, looser (although sufficiently close
or dense not to require "fulling") and also more porous than such articles
manufactured by the ordinary means.
Owing to the porosity that can be obtained by manufacturing the rugs or
blankets on circular knitting machines, the hygienic properties thereof are superior
to those of rugs or blankets made on weaving looms.
It will be understood that the rugs or blankets made on circular knitting machines
as above stated may be of any required thickness and of any desired texture and
material.
The thickness of the rug may be further varied by the combination therewith of
a lining of any suitable material.
The quality of, and blending of colours in, rugs or blankets manufactured by
this invention, may be extensively varied.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
:-
The manufacture of horse rugs and sleeping rugs or blankets on circular
knitting machines, whereby durable articles, superior in many respects to those
made on weaving looms, are produced more readily and at less cost than the latter,
substantially as hereinbefore described and set forth.
Dated this 5th day of June 1894.
VAUGHAN & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Compositions or Paints for Preserving Ships' Bottoms and other Structures.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Jan., 1894-Accepted, 5th May, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Compositions or Paints for Preserving Ships'
Bottoms and other Structures.
We JOHN WILLIAM BLAKE, and STANLEY JAMES BLAKE, Ironmongers and
Manufacturers, of 115 High Street, Gosport, in the County of Southampton, 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 for Improvements in Compositions or Paints for Preserving Ships'
Bottoms and other Structures has for its object to provide a marine composition or
paint and consists essentially in adding barium and quassia to a paint containing
corrosive sublimate and arsenic.
A suitable paint for the bottoms of irou ships consists of the following ingredients
in the proportions stated..
2
pints of turpentine
1 pints of spirits of creosote
pint of naphtha
2 lbs. marine glue
2+ pints boiled oil
pint
2 lbs.
11 oz.
-
-
gold size
acetates of manganese dryers
perchloride of mercury
carbonate of barium
arseneous acid
oxide of iron
2 oz.
21 oz.
2 lbs.
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2 lbs.
red lead
1 lb.
1 lb.
2 oz.
->>
oxide of zinc
prepared lime
quassia
This paint may be coloured as desired.
A suitable paint for the bottoms of wooden ships and like structures consists of
the following ingredients in the proportions stated.
2 pints of turpentine
1 pints of spirits of creosote
pint of naphtha
2 lbs.
2 pints boiled oil
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-
marine glue
pint
-
gold size
2 lbs.
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11 oz.
21 oz.
2 oz.
1 lb.
The
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acetates of manganese dryers
perchloride of mercury
carbonate of barium
arseneous acid
sulphate of copper
red lood

page_text: 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. A marine paint or composition containing barium and quassia, substantially as
described.
2. A marine paint or composition containing barium, quassia, corrosive sublimate
and arsenic substantially as described.
3. A marine paint consisting of a mixture of turpentine, spirits of creosote,
naphtha, marine glue, boiled oil, gold size, acetates of manganese dryers, perchloride
of mercury, carbonate of barium, arseneous acid, oxide of iron, red lead, oxide of zinc,
prepared lime, and quassia, substantially as described.
4. A marine paint consisting of a mixture of turpentine, spirits of creosote,
naphtha, marine glue, boiled oil, gold size, acetates of manganese dryers, perchloride
of mercury, carbonate of barium, arseneous acid, sulphate of copper, red lead, prepared
lime, and quassia, substantially as described.
5. A marine paint or composition substantially as described.
Dated this 20th f
1004
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Devices for Stoning Raisins.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application. 31st Jan., 1894
Complete Specification Left. 29th Sept. 1894-Accepted. 15th Dec., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Devices for Stoning Raisins.
ALBERTA MARY FRANCES THATCHER 3 Addison Road, Bedford Park,
Chiswick, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention consists of an apparatus for stoning raisins by means of a slotted
or ribbed press. This may be made in various forins, and in iron, wood, or other
suitable materials, but preferably I use a wooden platform, to which is attached a
convenient handle, and in which, at intervals of about of an inch, are fastened
metal bars or wires, bent into a convex shape, and which when pressed on the raisins,
force the stones out of the fruit, and between the bars which yield to admit of
their passage. The apparatus may also be stamped out of one piece of metal,
which being bent into convenient shape is then inserted in a suitable handle.
Dated this 30th day of January 1894.
ALBERTA MARY FRANCES THATCHER.
ALBERTA MARY FRANCES THATCHER.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Devices for Stoning Raisins.
ALBERTA MARY FRANCES THATCHER, 3 Addison Road, Bedford Park,
Chiswick, London, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :—
°
This invention consists of an apparatus for stoning small fruits, such as grapes,
raisins etc. by means of a ribbed or slotted press, which is fully set forth and
described in accompanying drawings.
Fig. I represents the apparatus consisting of a flat platform made of metal or
Into this
other suitable substance marked A. with a convenient handle B.
platform, narrow flexible bars or wires C. are fastened at intervals of about
To work the device,
one eighth of an inch, and bent into a slightly convex form.
it is simply necessary to press it on the fruit, when it flattens the latter, and presses
it away from the stones, which pass up through the bars or wires, which yield
sufficiently to admit of their passage.
Fig. II represents another form of making the device. In this form the bars
are stamped out of one sheet of metal and then bent up, and the ends inserted in a
wooden or metal handle, where the dotted lines F are denoted. The handle is
marked D. and the bars E.
Fig. III shows the flat stamped out of sheet metal.
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 combination of a flat metal platform and suitable handle thereto with
flexible bars or wires for the purpose hereinbefore explained.
2. The stamped-out metal sheet, bent up into a handle, as hereinbefore
explained.
Dated this Twenty-fifth day of September 1894.
ALBERTA MARY FRANCES THATCHER.
Improvements in Apparatus for Grooving Internally the Holes of Boiler Tube-plates and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Feb., 1894-Accepted, 16th June, 1894
GUBI LEIE DI MUITIVATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Grooving Internally the Holes of
Boiler Tube-plates and the like.
I, CLAUDE VASSEL of 102 Rue Tronchet, Lyons in the Republic of France,
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 :-
This invention for Improvements in Apparatus for Grooving Internally the
Holes of Boiler Tube-plates and the like has for its object to improve the apparatus
described in Patent No. 5710 of 1891 granted to Mills as a communication from
my Firm. The system of tubing described in that Patent consists in forming one
or more internal grooves in the holes of the tube-plates, in placing metallic rings in
the said grooves, and in expanding the ends of the tube passing through the said
holes by means of an ordinary tube expander. The apparatus described and shown.
in the Specification of that Patent was similar to an ordinary tube expander and
having the axes of the grooving rollers inclined to that of the apparatus, causing
the axes to wedge and often break.
According to the present invention the axes of the rollers are parallel to that of
the apparatus.
In the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings Fig. 1 is a longitudinal
section of a grooving apparatus constructed according to this invention and Fig. 2.
is an elevation of the same.
The grooving rollers C are held in slots e in the block F and are forced outwards.
by the conical mandril B provided with an operating head b at one end and with a
screw 6 at the other end working in the nut f of the block F. The rollers G.
prevent the apparatus from entering too far into the tube plate. The apparatus
can be rotated by the head F¹. As shown the rollers C are beaded and are set
with their axes parallel to that of the conical mandril B.
In working the apparatus, it is passed through the hole to be grooved until the
rollers G bear against the tube plate. The mandril B is then turned and is.
consequently drawn through the block F and forces outwards the rollers C and
finally rotates the whole apparatus and forms the grooves in the hole. The screwed
part of the mandril is equal in length to the conical part so that the whole length.
is utilized. The apparatus is withdrawn by turning the mandril in the opposite-
direction.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The arrangement of apparatus for grooving holes internally having the axes of
its grooving rollers parallel to the axis of the mandril substantially as described.
with reference to the drawings.
Doted this 14th dar of Feb 1901
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents..
Improvements in Washing Boards.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Nov., 1894-Accepted, 29th Dec., 1894
Improvements in Washing Boards.
We, JAMES WILLIAM TURNER of 17 West Blackhall Street, Greenock,
Solicitor, and JAMES ALEXANDER DRUMMOND of 21 Monteith Row, Glasgow,
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 that class of washing boards as set forth in the
Specification of Alexander Drummond's prior Patent No. 665 of 1887 for domestic
use wherein the rubbing surface is formed by a sheet of glass or porcelain and it
consists in the construction of such boards with elastic cushions so that should the
board fall or be subjected to rough usage the glass or porcelain will not be so liable
to break as the glass or porcelain boards as heretofore made.
And in order that our said invention may be properly understood we have
hereunto appended an explanatory sheet of drawings, whereon,
Fig. 1 is a back view of a glass washing board.
Fig. 2 is a vertical section of the same on the line r-x Fig. 1.
Figs. 3 and 4 show a modification.
Referring to the drawings a is the wooden frame of the board and the glass
rubbing surface.
The invention consists in fitting at the back of the washing board one or more
wooden spars c which have placed or fitted on them rubber or cork rings d against
which the glass sheet b rests. Rubber or cork wedges or strips or pieces of rubber
tubing e are fitted between the face of the glass sheet and the side retaining
pieces a¹ of the frame for the purpose of protecting the face of the sheet b.
Instead of fitting the rubber rings d round the spars c they may be doubled over
them and be held in place by means of a pin f passed through the spar as shown in
front view at Fig. 3 and side view at Fig. 4.
A porcelain rubbing surface may be used instead of the glass sheet b.
The glass we prefer to use is prismatic or corrugated glass, as shown.
With this arrangement not only is the cost of the usual wood backing saved
but the glass or porcelain surface is securely held in place between elastic cushions
which absorb concussions caused by falls, knocks etc.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
consider novel and desire to claim is :-
In combination, a glass or porcelain rubbing surface, elastic cushions on each
side of the surface and supporting spars, substantially as hereinbefore described
with reference to the drawings annexed.
Dated this 22nd day of November 1894
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
An Improved Mouth Blow Pipe for the Use of Gas Fitters, Plumbers, and others.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Feb., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 13th Apr., 1894-Accepted, 16th June, 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Mouth Blow Pipe for the Use of Gas Fitters,
Plumbers, and others.
WILLIAM JAMES 201 Broad Street Birmingham do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
users.
An improved mouth blow pipe for the use of gas fitters, plumbers & other
The improvement consists of a hollow vessel fixed between the two ends &
being filled with sponge or any other absorbent, & useing benzolene or other
spirit or volatile oil, so that when it is being used it generates its own gas.
Dated this 3rd day of February 1894.
COMPLETE SIDUIFICATION.
An Improved Mouth Blow Pipe for the Use of Gas Fitters,
Plumbers, and others.
WILLIAM JAMES Brassfounder and Gas Fitter 201 Broad Street Birmingham
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention consists of placing a bulb or vessel between the two ends of an
ordinary mouth blow pipe, the bulb or vessel being filled with sponge cotton wool
or any other absorbent, the same absorbent to be saturated with benzolene, naphtha
or any spirit suitable for its purpose so that when it is being used part of the
spirit passes with the breath or wind & forms a gas.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
A bulb or vessel being placed between the two ends of an ordinary mouth blow
pipe, & being filled with an absorbent, & using with the same benzolene naphtha
or other spirit suitable.
Improvements relating to the Flyers and Spindles of Slubbing, Intermediate, and Roving Frames
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 19th July, 1894
Complete Specification Left, 16th Apr., 1895-Accepted, 19th July, 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to the Flyers and Spindles of Slubbing,
Intermediate, and Roving Frames.
We ROBERT HARTLEY Carder in Cotton Mill, 243, Entwisle Road, Rochdale,.
JAMES BEAUMARIS COCKS, Manager of Cotton Mill, 34 South Street Rochdale-
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
To make on the socket of the flyer, a vertical, horizontal, or a square depression,.
this depression forming a corresponding lug or key, inside the above-named socket,
such lug or key to act as a stop to flyer, and the said lug or key being made to fit
a slot or keyway on the spindle top.
Dated this 18th day of Jule 1894
JAMES B. COCKS.
ROBERT
HARTLEY..
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to the Flyers and Spindles of Slubbing;.
Intermediate, and Roving Frames.
ROBERT HARTLEY 243 Entwisle Road Rochdale Carder in Cotton Mill JAMES.
BEAUMARIS Cocks 34 South Street Rochdale Manager of Cotton Mill do.
hereby declare the nature of this inveution and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
To form on socket of flyer by pressure or otherwise a vertical depression, from.
outside of socket C such depression forming a corresponding lug or key A inside
the socket, such lug or key being made to fit a slot formed on spindle B top, the-
usual pin in common use can be dispensed with. The key or lug in flyer socket can.
be formed after the socket has been bored & fitted to spindle, & afterwards finished
in usual way. The keys or lugs may be formed on existing flyers in place of
refitting new pins, and in case of broken spindle tops, thus enabling the spindles to
be used, when sometimes thrown away (plan shows depression before finishing by
turning, section as it appears after turning).
Having now particularly described my invention & in what manner the same-
is to be performed I declare that what I claim is
1st. The manner of making a key as described for flyers, out of one piece or the-
same piece of metal as the socket of flyer.
2nd. Making the same to apply to old or existing flyers.
ROBERT HARTLEY.
JAMES BEAUMARIS COCKS.
Improvements in Braces.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1894-Accepted, 30th June, 1894
Improvements in Braces.
I, THOMAS BAXENDEN of 53 & 54 Jewin Street in the City of London Brace
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 :-
In the Specification of a former Patent granted to me, dated the 26th day of
May 1886, No. 7064, I described braces having at the ends of the parts passing
over the shoulders, metal buckles or loops carrying pulleys or rollers each of which
had passing over it a single elastic cord with loops or tabs at its ends.
According to this invention I employ a double instead of a single cord preferably
I form this double cord of a single piece bent back upon itself with its ends fastened
together.
Loops are formed at the ends of the doubled cord by metal clips which secure
the two branches of the cord together to engage with the buttons on the
trousers.
At equal distances from the metal clips I fasten the doubled cord together by
two or more binders preferably made of wire or flat metal which encircle each.
cord.
The two branches of the cord so brought together I pass over pulleys or rollers.
in the same way as if only a single cord were used, giving extra durability.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure I is a front elevation and Figure II an edge view of a brace end'
constructed according to my invention.
A. A. are the two branches of a double cord preferably made in a single piece-
joined at B. C. C are metal clips about of an inch in length, and made of any
metal or composition of metals which is doubled tightly over the elastic cord so as
to form the button hole it also connects the two branches of the cord together.
D is a pulley or roller over which the two branches of the cord pass. E. E. are-
metal binders which bind the two branches of the cord together.
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.
I. Braces in which the two branches of a doubled cord are fastened together
as described and passed over the pulleys or rollers in the same way as a single
cord.
II. Braces substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
THOS. BAXENDEN.
Improvements in Condensing Plates.
Year: 1894

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Condensing Plates.
I, JOHN WILLIAM MACKENZIE, of the Firm of Wheatley and Mackenzie,
Engineers and Patent Agents, of 40 Chancery Lane, London, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention--a communication to me from Messrs. Brante and
Company, Manufacturing Chemists, of Lyon, Rhone in the Republic of France-
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 condensing plates used in the manufacture of sulphuric
nitric muriatic and acetic acids and of all products requiring large surfaces for
their formation and condensation; and consists essentially of a series of perforated
plates separated from one another by projections of any suitable shape and
presenting a large condensing surface forming numerous obstacles or surfaces which
facilitate the mixture and combination of the gases and which finally by means of
reduced openings compress the gases and further facilitate their contact and
combination.
As an example dealing specially with plates for use in the manufacture of
sulphuric acid-By their combination within a limited space and with very great
economy all the conditions required from the Glovers and Guy Lussac towers and
from lead chambers are attained.
The plates are formed in most cases of material resisting the action of sulphuric,
muriatic, and nitric acids of all degrees and are about 32 centimetres long and
10 centimetres wide and 10 centimetres thick.
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of one of the plates. Fig. 2 is a plan. Fig. 3 is an end
elevation and Fig. 4 is an inverted plan of the same.
Fig. 5 shows in perspective two superposed plates.
These plates may also be bored from side to side, channelled, or formed with
round oval, conical or cylindrical bores and with cones or small cylinders added, or
in any other form increasing the condensing surface, the uniting of these plates
obtaining results even approximate to those constructed as shown.
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 :-
Condensing plates characterized by plates separated one from the other by
projections of any shape and presenting a large surface of condensation, substantially
as described.
Dated this 11th day of April 1894.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
An Improvement in Mudguards for Velocipede and other Wheels...
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Feb., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 18th Oct., 1894-Accepted, 29th Dec., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Mudguards for Velocipede and other Wheels...
CHARLES JOHN WATTS 2 West Bank Stamford Hill London, N. Commercial
Traveller, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It is in the form of a circular brush, of bristles or other suitable materials,.
shaped where necessary to fit the tyre in a concave or other suitable manner.
The brush is fixed or revolves on a spindle & is held in position on the wheel by
means of two stay rods from the hub spindles, one stay rod being on each side of
the wheel as in the usual form of velocipede mudguards.
The brush is adjustable on the ends of the screwed stay rods, preferably, by
means of set screws or lock nuts.
...
.
1001
CHARLES JOHN WATTS 2 West Bank Stamford Hill London N. Commercial
Traveller 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 is in the form of a circular brush, marked A. in the drawings, of
bristles or other suitable materials. The brush is of concave or other shape.
suitable to fit the tyre, marked B in the drawings & revolves on a spindle (F) or
is fixed; & held in position on the wheel by two straps (D) from the hubs (E) as
in the usual form of mudguard, one stay being on each side of the wheel, & the
mud is prevented from spreading by the shield (G.) made of a suitable material.
The guard is adjustable by means of the stays.
Having now particularly described & 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
By the use of a brush of suitable materials which is either fixed or through
being placed in contact with the tyre of the wheel revolves in a direction opposite
to that of the wheel I prevent mud or any other substance from flying in an
upward direction from the wheel.
The advantage of my mudguard over other kinds of mudguards being-