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Improvements in Boots or Coverings for the Feet.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Jan., 1891-Accepted, 7th Feb., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boots or Coverings for the Feet.
I, EMEBIO FERNANDEZ, of Calla del Salud, 19, Madrid, Shoemaker, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement
This invention has for its object improvements in boots or coverings for the feet.
It relates to a new and very economical and convenient boot or covering which is
suitable for all uses.
The annexed drawing shows my invention.
Figure 1 is a side view of the boot, closed as when put on the foot.
Figure 2 shows the boot open.
A is the front portion of the leg. B is the rear portion of the leg. C is a
stiffener forming the heel piece and having a strip rising up from it at the back to
the top of the leg. With this strip a loop C¹ is formed through which a strap D is
passed. This strap is attached to the inner side of the stiffener C-it then passes
over the foot and through the loop C' and around the leg to be fastened to the
buckle E which is secured to the outer side of the stiffener C.
It will be seen by the annexed drawing that the rear portion B of the leg is
inside the front portion A. when the boot or covering is buckled up.
In order to put on or take off the boot or covering it is only necessary to undo
and somewhat loosen the strap D. In the case of boots or coverings with high legs,
they may be provided with buckles and horizontal straps encircling the leg at
suitable distances apart.
The kind of boot shewn is specially adapted for a military boot.
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 without
limiting myself to the precise details which may be to some extent altered I
claim :-
A boot or covering for the foot the leg piece of which is in two portions closed
by means of a strap passing entirely around the ankle and fastened by means of a
buckle substantially as described and shown in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 1st day of January 1891.
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents.
An Improvement in the Method of Regulating and Securing the Span of Binaural Stethoscopes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Jan., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 11th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 9th May, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Method of Regulating and Securing the
Span of Binaural Stethoscopes.
We ARTHUR WILLIAM Down and HUBERT VINCENT DOWN both of Nos. 5 & 7
St. Thomas's Street Borough in the County of London, trading together in partner-
ship as Surgical Instrument Manufacturers under the style or firm of "Down
Bros.," do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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Our method is to clamp the circular joint of a Binaural Stethoscope by means of
a screw so that the " arins may be fixed at any point to suit any width of head.
A washer is placed on each side of the said joint, and a screw passes through the
centre, which being tightened by means of a lever, clamps the two washers together
and fixes the joint.
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For the Applicants,
A. MOZLEY STARK,
Solicitor, 62, Strand, W.C.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Method of Regulating and Securing the
Span of Binaural Stethoscopes.
We ARTHUR WILLIAM DOWN and HUBERT VINCENT DOWN both of Nos. 5 & 7
St. Thomas's Street Borough in the County of London trading together in partner-
ship as Surgical Instrument Manufacturers under the style or firm of
* Down
Bros." 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 invention consists of the novel method of clamping the circular joint of a
binaural stethoscope, by means of a screw, so as therewith to fix the arms at any
point to suit any width of head; a washer is placed on each side of the said joint,
and a screw passed through the centre, which being tightened by means of a lever,
clamps the two washers together and fixes the joint.
In Figure 1 of the drawing A. is the circular joint, B. is a washer, C the screw,
with lever D.
In Figure 2 A. A. is the circular joint, B. B. are the washers, C. is the screw, and
D the lever.
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 :-
The novel application to Binaural Stethoscopes of the mechanical combination of
a lever screw clamp, to regulate and secure the span.
Dated this 11th day of February 1891
A Device for Holding Bottles whilst the Corks are Drawn.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 21st Mar., 1391
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Device for Holding Bottles whilst the Corks are Drawn.
I, CHARLES BEESTON PRATT, of 195, Wolverhampton Street, Dudley, in the
County of Worcester, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention has for its object a device for holding bottles whilst the corks are
drawn--so that much more power may be exerted. At present, either a powerful
machine is necessary or the strain upon the hands and body is very great and in
some cases it is practically impossible to remove very fast corks. By my invention
this difficulty is obviated."
In order, that my invention may be clearly understood and more easily carried
into practical effect, I have appended hereunto a double sized sheet of drawings upon
which is illustrated three examples of the mode of applying it, by which other
modifications may be made without departing from the principle thereof.
Figure 1, is a general elevation shewing my device applied to a bottle which is
fixed ready for the power to be applied to draw the cork.
Figure 2, is a modification of the same shewing a variation in the construction.
Figure 3, is another modification shewing a still more simple plan of construction.
My new device consists of leather or other band B which is adjustable by means
of a buckle or other means to suit the size of the bottle. To this band B in any
convenient manner I attach the foot straps C which may also be adjustable to length
by means of a buckle or other similar means.
To operate the device the straps C are placed one under each foot with the bottle
upon the ground as shewn at Figure 1, and then both hands may be applied to the
cork screw K which will enable even a weak person to draw a very tight cork with
comparative ease.
It will be obvious that many illustrations in detail may be adopted such for
instance as the one shown by Figure 2 where the part C is a chain or long links
ending in stirrups E and the band B may be of metal with the ends over-lapping
each other so as to expand at pleasure. In the case of the modification shewn
by Figure 3 the whole of the device is made from a simple strong cord spliced
together in such a manner as to make it practically one piece.
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 device for holding bottles whilst the corks are drawn substantially as herein
set forth and shewn upon the drawings.
C TA
GEORGE BARKER,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Liquid Compound or Preparation for Cleansing, Restoring, or Polishing Articles in Gold, Silver, and Electro Plate, Nickel, and various other Polished Metals.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 19th June, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 6th Nov., 1891-Accepted, 12th Dec., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Liquid Compound or Preparation for Cleansing,
Restoring, or Polishing Articles in Gold, Silver, and Electro
Plate, Nickel, and various other Polished Metals.
JOSEPH ABRAHAMS, 191 & 192 St. George Street East, London E. Naturalist,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has for its object the production of a compound or preparation
which will effectually clean, restore or polish articles in gold, silver and electro
plate, nickel and various other polished metals without doing injury to the surface
by scratches or otherwise, and one that owing to its cleanliness, simplicity of
application, and saving of time and labour will commend itself for general use.
The said compound is composed of the following ingredients :-
JOSEPH ABRAHAMS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An. Improved Liquid Compound or Preparation for Cleansing,
Restoring, or Polishing Articles in Gold, Silver, and Electro
Plate, Nickel, and various other Polished Metals.
JOSEPH ABRAHAMS, 191 & 192 St. George Street East, London, E. Naturalist,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention has for its object the production of a compound or preparation
which will effectually clean, restore, or polish articles in gold, silver and electro
plate, nickel, and various other polished metals without doing injury to the surface
by scratches or otherwise, and one that owing to its cleanliness, simplicity of
application, and saving of time and labour will commend itself for general use.
The said compound consists of the following ingredients, or the equivalents,
combined substantially in the proportions below stated, but these proportions may
be varied according to necessity
Soda crystals -
Prepared chalk (white)
Liquid ammonia
Water
120 grains.
60 grains.
60 minims.
330 minims.
These ingredients must be thoroughly mixed together in a suitable vessel, and
at proper temperatures, the liquid is then ready for bottling; nevertheless, the
bottle containing the liquid should be well shaken just before being used.
The above described polish requires no actual labour in its application: it is
simply applied by means of a piece of sponge or soft material and, when nearly
D

page_text: dry. rubbed off with a clean duster, chamois leather, or, in the case of embossed
or engraved articles, first with a plate brush and then with either of the former.
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 :-
The manufacture and use of the improved liquid polish substantially as 'herein-
before described.
Dated this Sixth day of November 1891.
JOSEPH ABRAHAMS.
Improvements in Fenders or Fire-guards.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Dec., 1891-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fenders or Fire-guards.
1, HAROLD WILLIAM THATCHER, of No. 15, Chivalry Road, Battersea Rise,
in the County of Surrey, 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 improvements in fenders or fire-guards and consists in
forming the same of two or more parts, which may be termed "telescopic," as
regards their relation, one with another.
The invention will be readily understood on reference to the accompanying
drawings, in which
Fig. 1 is a detail in rough perspective, of the interior of the guard, and Fig. 2 a
general or back view of the same.
For the present purpose it has been deemed sufficient to show a guard formed of
two parts or shields only, of which the lower one a is attached to the bottom plate
(or rim) in the usual manner.
To the wings a' of the lower shield a, are fixed guide pieces c, within which,
racks can rise and fall.
The guides also serve as bearings for a shafte which carries two pinions gearing
with the racks d, the shaft extending through one of the wings, and being squared
at the end to receive a removable handle g.
The corners of the wings a, are doubled inwardly to serve as guides for the second
section or shield which fits within the lower one a. The racks d are connected to
this second section, and by turning the shaft carrying the pinions, the shield / can
be raised to the position shown in Fig. 1, or lowered completely, as shown in Fig. 2.
It will be readily seen that by duplicating the rack and pinion mechanism, a
third shield may be added, but for ordinary purposes two will probably be found
sufficient.
It is also obvious that the different sections may be made of either plain sheet
metal or perforated metal as indicated at r, Fig. 1.
The utility of the invention as a fire-guard for the protection of young children
will be at once apparent, but it also affords other advantages, and will be found a
useful substitute for a clothes horse, and also as a "hastener or reflector for cooking
purposes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A fender or fire-guard constructed substantially as and for the purposes described,
and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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1001
15 17 U31 ey
of December 1891.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Adjustable Rack or Headrest for Shaving and Haircutting Chairs.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Sept., 1891
Complete Specification Left 12th Dec.. 1891-Accepted. 19th Mar., 1892
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PROVISIONAL. SPECIFICATION.
Improved Adjustable Rack or Headrest for Shaving and Haircutting
Chairs.
JAMES LAMBOURN 76 Paul Street Finsbury E.C. Chair Maker do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This arrangement is an improvement upon all existing racks as it can be
manipulated with one hand, other racks requiring the use of both hands.
The action is simple, the ratchet being placed at the side is under absolute
control, by grasping the shaft "A," & pressing the lever "B" the tongue in
box "C 18 lifted & the rack can be raised or lowered at will, remaining fixed
when the lever "B" is released.
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It cannot slip up or down unless moved by the operator.
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1001
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Adjustable Rack or Headrest for Shaving and Haircutting
Chairs.
JAMES LAMBOURN 76 Paul Street Finsbury E.C. Chair 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 arrangement is an improvement upon all existing racks, as it can be
manipulated with one hand, other racks requiring the use of both hands.
The action is simple, the ratchet being placed at the side is under absolute
control by grasping the shaft "A" Figure 6 & pressing the lever "B," the tongue
in box "C" is lifted, & the rack can be raised, or lowered, at will, remaining
fixed when the lever "B" is released. It cannot slip up or down, unless moved
by the operator.
The lever B when depressed raises a flat bar or plate (continuous for the whole
length of the ratchet) which lifts the pawl or tongue in box C from the ratchet,
enabling the shaft A to be raised or lowered as may be desired.
Figure 1 on Sheet 2 shows the lever B at rest, with the pawl C* held to the
ratchet by the spring C' in box C.
Figure 2 shows the lever B depressed, raising the flat bar or plate B' and lifting
the pawl C from the ratchet.
Figure 3 represents the rack with the face plate removed to show the flat bar
or plate B attached at its centre to the end of the lever B, at rest.
Figure 4 shows the lever B depressed, raising the flat bar or plate B' above the
level of the teeth of the ratchet for the purpose of lifting the pawl C³ Fig. 2 & 3
therefrom.
Figure 5 shews the complete apparatus fixed to back of chair.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be perforined, I declare that what [
claim is
1. Novelty in placing the lever B at the side of the shaft A, acting upon the
nawl in box C in the manner described.

page_text: 2. In the shaft A being under complete control and capable of manipulation
with one hand.
3. And the application of this arrangement in the manufacture of shaving and
haircutting or other chairs.
Dated this 9th day of December 1891.
OSBORNE GARRETT & Co.,
Agents.
Improved Couch, Convertible into a Bed and Bedstead.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Aug., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 9th Feb., 1892-Accepted, 30th Apr., 1892
Improved Couch, Convertible into a Bed and Bedstead.
EDWIN JARVIS, Cabinet Maker 12 Plantagenet Street Riverside Cardiff do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
a6 follows:-
An ordinary couch in appearance, with pillow, scroll, spindle back, and spring
Beat, upholstered in any suitable material.
By a telescopic action, the ordinary spring seat with an extra duplex head scroll
extends two feet, and an extra spring scat.in camera, rises and fills the vacant two
feet space-thus making a comfortable extended 'bed, six feet long, by four feet
wide and containing in all forty eight springs. The conversion from couch to bed..
is instantaneous; occupying 'less than ten seconds.
Dated this 26th day of August 1891.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Couch, Convertible into a Bed and Bedstead.
EDWIN JARVIS Cabinet Maker 34 Brook Street Riverside Cardiff do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be..
performed,, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
An ordinary couch in appearance, and upholstered in any suitible material, with
spring seat shaped' or spindle back and pillow head-scroll, the front sides are double.
the legs to which are divided, by turning them in halves together in chucks.
provided for the purpose, and for extra strength are turned slightly oval from top.
square to castor shoulder line, which leaves euch halfe with one flat side, they are.
than recentred and turned from castor shoulder line to floor line, to the inside front
is fixed one halve without castor to the outside front is fixed the other half to.
which is fitted a Cyrus Copus castor, which allows the two halves to meet, and by
telescopic action carries the spring seat and an extra head-scroll out two feet, and.
an extra spring bed arises and fills the vacant space, thus making an extended bed
any width from two to four feet (as may be required) and six feet in length. The
whole containing forty-eight springs.
The conversion is.instantaneous occupying less than ten seconds.
Improvements in and relating to Lubricants for Machinery.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 15th June, 1891-Accepted, 18th July, 1891
Improvements in and relating to Lubricants for Machinery.
I, CATHARINE FINK, widow of Henry Fink, residing at No. 1001 K Street, N.W.,
in the City of Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America, 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 nature of my invention consists in a composition or mixture to be mixed
with oil to form a lubricating oil for machinery, as will be hereinafter more fully
set forth.
To make one barrel of forty-two gallons of the mixture, I take-Two pounds of
pulverized lime; seven ounces of pulverized French chalk, and three ounces of
carbonate of potash, and dissolve the same in a bucket of warm water.
Then put
the same in the barrel and fill the barrel with soft water.
This mixture may be used with various kinds of oils, and is to be mixed with the
same quantity of oil, gallon for gallon, as wanted for use.
To give the lubricating-oil more body, take one gallon of oil to two gallons of
the mixture. Shake well before using.
If coal-oil is used, five gallons of lard-oil or melted grease must be put in a barrel
of coal-oil before mixing with the mixture.
I do not confine myself to any precise portions of the ingredients named, as they
may be varied to suit the oil with which the mixture is used, the climate in which
the lubricating-oil is to be used, or for other reasons.
By the use of the specific article known as "French chalk" with the ingredients
specified, I am enabled to make an oil that has no grit or other injurious substance.
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 within described mixture, composed of pulverized lime, pulverized French
chalk, carbonate of potash and water, for the purpose herein set forth.
2. A lubricating oil composed of the composition or mixture herein described,
and mixed with oil, substantially as herein set forth.
Dated this 15th day of June 1891
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agents.
Improvements in Hypodermic Syringes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Apr., 1891
Complete Specification Loft, 16th Der
1801 Accepted 10th Mar
1802
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hypodermic Syringes.
I, GEORGE WHYTE M.D. Northview, Elgin Scotland, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The improvements are as follows. The piston is done away with, and in lieu
therefor, there is substituted a small circular chamber on a broad base, open at the
top and having a small hole in the bottom. This chamber is fixed to the top of
the barrel of the syringe & may be made of metal or other suitable material.
Another chamber is made to screw on to the above in such a manner, that when
turned in one way, the barrel becomes filled, and when turned the opposite way,
emptied. These two chambers are surrounded by a well fitting case. On the
middle chamber is a milled wheel for working the screw. The barrels and needles
are similar to others in use.
1001
GEORGE WHYTE, M.D.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hypodermic Syringes.
GEORGE WHYTE M.D. Northview Elgin Scotland do hereby declare the
nature of said invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN HYPODERMIC SYRINGES and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The improvements are as follows. A small circular chamber d, the bottom of
which is rather wider than the chamber & which is perforated with a small hole A
for admission of air. On the outside of chamber is a screw thread e. A second
chamber is made like the first but without the bottom being perforated and the
screw thread is on the inside of the chamber, so that the second screws on to the
first. The second is closely encased by metal, and this metal is attached to the
base of the first. The bottom of the first is now attached to the end of the glass
barrel c.
The hollow needles are attached to the other end of the barrel in any of
the usual ways. By turning the screw Bone way, the fluid enters the barrel and
is expelled the other way.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my invention,
& in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is
The construction of a hypodermic syringe as above described.
Dated this 15th day of Draaihan 1001
GEORGE WHYTE.
Improvements in Surgical Splints.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 28th Mar.. 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Surgical Splints.
I, THOMAS EGGINGTON, of 7, Grosvenor Street, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Surgical Instrument Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to the manufacture of surgical splints used in the
reduction of fractured limbs and for other similar surgical purposes; the objects of
the invention being to enable the splint to be readily curved or modelled to the
shape of the limb or other part to which it is to be applied, and secondly to hold
the bandage firmly in place and to prevent it from slipping.
The nature of my said invention and the manner in which the same is to be
performed or carried into practical effect will be readily understood on reference to
the annexed sheet of drawings and the following explanation thereof.
Fig. 1 on the drawings represents the metal portion of a leg splint, and Fig. 2
that of an elbow splint before the lining and padding have been attached.
I make the splints of tin plate or other suitable metal, and in order to facilitate
the curving or moulding of the same to the particular limb to which it is to be
applied I form scallops a all round the edge of the metal and I cut or split the
same between the scallops as shown at bby which means it will be found that the
edges of the splint can be very readily bent or curved by hand so as to model or
shape the splint to the form of the limb under treatment.
And in order to secure the bandage and to prevent it from slipping on the metal
so as to become displaced, I punch the metal full of holes e by means of a pointed
punch or pricker from the inside so as to leave a burr round each hole on the outside
as is practised in making bread graters.
These holes c also serve for ventilation and for stitching or sewing the lining
or padding to the metal and their projecting burred edges will take a firm hold upon
the bandage and prevent all liability to slip.
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 improvements in metal surgical splints consisting first in scalloping and
slitting the edges of the metal to facilitate the bending or moulding of the same to
the limb, and secondly in punching or pricking holes in the metal from the inside so
as to leave projecting burrs on the outside so as to prevent the slipping or displace-
ment of the bandage substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated by the
drawings annexed.
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for the Applicant.
A Device for Cutting String, Twine, and the like.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Oct., 1891-Accepted, 28th Nov., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Device for Cutting String, Twine, and the like.
We, JOSEPH QUICK and THOMAS NELSON, both of 226, Compton Buildings,
Goswell Road, in the County of London, Manufacturers, 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 a device designed for use by shop assistants, parcel
packers and other persons for enabling them to cut string, twine or the like with
facility, and it consists in the combination with a finger-ring (which is preferably
expansible) of a knife or cutter.
To enable our invention to be fully understood we will describe the same with
reference to the accompanying drawing, in which :-
Figures 1 and 2 are elevations of our device in positions at right angles to each
other:
Figure 3 is a plan view of the device shewn in Figures 1 and 2:
Figure 4 is a section on the line x x, Figure 2: and,
Figures 5, 6 and 7 are a side elevation, an end view and a plan respectively of
the cutter detached from the ring :
Figure 8 is a view shewing the method of using our device.
a indicates the band of the finger-ring, the said band, as shown in the drawing,
being provided at one end with clips b, b through which the other end of the band
is passed in such a manner that the diameter of the ring may be increased or
diminished as desired.
c is what we term a table-piece which is formed integral with the band and
which serves for carrying the cutter, the said table-piece having formed upon or
attached to it a lug d upon which the cutter is directly mounted. e indicates the
cutter (shewn detached in Figures 5, 6 and 7) which is secured to the lug d by
means of a screw or rivet f, the cutting edge g of the said cutter being arranged so
as to form with the surface of the ring a V-shaped opening h, as shewn most clearly
in Figures 1 and 4, into which the string is pulled in order to sever it.
In using our device it is preferably placed on the fore-finger of the left hand, as
shewn in Figure 8, so as to be in a convenient position for severing the string
which is applied to the device, also as shewn in Figure 8, where i indicates the
string.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :
1. A device for cutting string, twine and the like comprising a finger-ring and a
cutter secured thereto, substantially as described.
2. The combination with a ring adapted to be placed upon the finger, of a cutter
constructed substantially as set forth and secured to the said ring, substantially as
described.
3. The manufacture and use of the improved device for cutting string, twine
and the like, substantially as hereinbefore described and as illustrated in the
accompanying drawing.
Dated the 23rd day of October 1891.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements relating to the Embossing of India Rubber.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Sept., 1891-Accepted, 10th Oct., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to the Embossing of India Rubber.
1, JAMES BURBRIDGE of the firm of Messrs. W. Warne and Company of the
India Rubber Works, Tottenham in the County of Middlesex, India Rubber
Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention has reference to the embossing of or forming patterns on sheets
of rubber which have been prepared for vulcanization as described in the Specifi-
cation of Letters Patent granted to me and bearing date the 21st day of November
1884, No. 15361.
In the Specification of the said Patent, the sheet of prepared rubber compound
is described as being pressed onto, and rolled up with a sheet of suitable material
having a raised or other pattern, and subjected to heat for a sufficient time to set
the pattern, but not to vulcanize the rubber.
•
To produce the pattern from such materials, for example, as the skin of the
crocodile, has been found to be somewhat expensive, as the skin rapidly deteriorates
under the treatment, and the object of the present invention is to provide, in a
simple and economical manner, suitable embossed surfaces from such materials
from which to produce the pattern on the rubber.
For the purpose of explaining my invention, I will refer to crocodile skin, but it
will be obvious that other skins, or indeed any other material, may be also employed
as the original from which the pattern is to be taken.
In carrying out my invention, I take a crocodile skin, and soften it in any con-
venient manner. From the skin thus prepared, I cut such a portion as will best
suit my purpose, and I stretch it upon a table.
From this original I then take a plaster or other cast, and from this cast I
reproduce the pattern in type or other suitable metal.
The plates may be comparatively thin, and the backs will be levelled by planing
or otherwise. In treating the rubber compound, I may pile a number of plates one
on the top of the other, with a sheet of rubber compound between each, and clamp
them together in any convenient manner. The pile of plates will be then placed
in the hot bath, as described in the said Specification of my former Patent, or
subjected to heat in any other way, so as to set the pattern on the rubber.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. Producing pattern plates for embossing rubber as herein described.
2. Embossing rubber by the aid of pattern plates prepared in the manner above
described.
3. In the process of embossing rubber, the use of a series of pattern plates,
prepared as above described, piled one upon the other, with the rubber compound
between, and clamped together as set forth.
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NEWTON & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement in the Construction of Surgical Trusses.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 28th Mar., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Construction of Surgical Trusses.
1, THOMAS EGGINGTON, of 7, Grosvenor Street, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Surgical Instrument Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this inven
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improvement in the construction of surgical trusses
such as are employed for the treatment of ruptures and for other like purposes, the
object of the invention being to afford additional facility for the adjustment of the
pad or head to suit the particular case under treatment.
Hitherto these pads have been made capable of adjustment in one direction only,
that is to say by extension or contraction horizontally or in the direction of the
centre line of the spring.
According to my invention facility for adjustment is given not only in this
direction but also in both a vertical and diagonal direction so that the pad can be
adjusted in any position according to the requirements of the case.
The nature of my invention and the manner in which the same is to be performed
or carried into practical effect will be readily understood on reference to the
accompanying drawing which represents a hernial truss with my invention shown
applied thereto.
For the purposes of this invention I provide the end a of the spring with the
usual longitudinal slots 6 and adjusting screws c. d. but instead of providing the pad
plate e with only two threaded holes as usual I perforate the same with several
rows of holes threaded to receive the screws c d so that the pad may be adjusted
with the greatest accuracy in any direction to obtain the exact size and position
most favorable to each particular case, and fixed in that position by inserting and
tightening the two screws c and d in the corresponding holes f.
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 :-
The improvement in surgical trusses consisting of the combination with the
slotted end of the spring of a pad-plate pierced with several rows of threaded holes
whereby the pad can be adjusted with the greatest accuracy in any direction and
fixed in the particular position most favorable to the case under treatment sub-
stantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated by the drawing annexed.
1001
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Ceiling Roses and Wall Sockets for Electric Lighting.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Nov., 1891
Complete Specification Loft, 12th Aug., 1902 Accepted,
47th
Sept.,
4002
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ceiling Roses and Wall Sockets for Electric
Lighting.
ALFRED GRUNDY Electrician, 32 Brassey Square, Lavender Hill, S.W. do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A ceiling rose or wall socket made in three distinct pieces. First a base to fix
to the wall or ceiling in the usual manner, carrying suitable terminals or binding
posts for the supply leads. Also contacts for making connection with the second
part of the fitting.
A plug or contact piece to which the flexible wires of the pendant, or other
electric fitting are connected, fitting into the former.
Also a cap or cover attached to the first mentioned by a screw thread, or
by screws, so as to prevent the plug or contact piece being accidentally
drawn out.
The plug or contact piece may be provided with a suitable fuze, or cut-out if
desired.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ceiling Roses and Wall Sockets for Electric
Lighting.
I ALFRED GRUNDY 32 Brassey Square, Lavender Hill S.W. 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 accompanying drawings A is the part to be fitted to the wall or ceiling
in the usual manner, having holes for the leading wires B B. In the wall formed
by the annular ring R are fixed suitable binding screws as shewn C C with double
heads D D having a space between them E.
F is the second part to which are secured the contact pieces G G by the
screws H, H, which serve also to connect the flexible or other conductors leading
to the lamps.
The contact pieces G G are slotted as at G¹ to allow of their engaging with the
binding screws, in the space E between the heads or flanges D D.
I is a screw cap or cover, which keeps the part F in its place & also protects
& conceals the internal connections.
The shape of the connecting parts G & the binding screws C may be varied to
suit circumstances & the middle part F. may have a third screw or terminal to
make connection for a fusible cut-out if desired.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1st. An improved electric fitting in which the whole of the metal connections
are perfectly insulated & thoroughly protected from outside contact, at the same
time allowing the flexible or other connections to be readily attached, or detached,

page_text: in a convenient manner instead of cup against a ceiling or other inconvenient position,
as has hitherto been the custom.
2nd. A high insulation electric fitting made in accordance with the accompanying
Specification & drawings.
A. GRUNDY.
Improvements in or relating to the Refrigerating Medium employed in Freezing and similar Machines.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 16th July, 1891-Accepted, 22nd Aug., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Refrigerating Medium employed
in Freezing and similar Machines.
We, WILLIAM MCLAREN, of 41 North John Street, Liverpool, Consulting
Engineer, and PHILIP HOLMES, of St. Georges House Eastcheap, London,
Secretary Joint Stock Companies, 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 :-
I have found the almost odourless property of carbon dioxide (CO2) to be an
objection to its application as the refrigerating medium in freezing, cooling, chilling
and similar machines for the reason that it is impossible to detect any leakage of
gas which if occurring in any large quantity proves extremely injurious to workmen
in the vicinity owing to its irrespirable quality.
My invention consists in impregnating the carbon dioxide with an agent having
a pungent smell such for example as peppermint so that any leakage of gas may at
once be detected.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. The employment in refrigerating and similar machines as a refrigerating
medium of carbon dioxide impregnated with an agent having a pungent smell for
the purpose specified.
2. For use in refrigerating and similar machines a refrigerating medium
consisting of carbon dioxide impregnated with an agent having a pungent smell.
Dated this 13th day of July 1891.
WILLIAM MCLAREN.
PHILIP HOLMES.
W. P. Thompson & Boult,
Agents for the Applicants.
WILLIAM MCLAREN.
PHILIP HOLMES.
W. P. Thompson & Boult,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Terra-cotta Plant Boxes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 24th June, 1-91--Accepted, 5th Sept., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Terra-cotta Plant Boxes.
I, JOSEPH WILLIAM GREEN of Boroughbridge, in the County of York, Brick
and Tile 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 terra-cotta plant boxes formed with a
vertical back and horizontal bottom so as to be readily fixed either against a wall
or to stand upon a table, or to or on other convenient vertical or horizontal planes
or planes slightly varying therefrom, the back part being provided with holes for
attachment to the wall by nails or hooks, also holes for inlets or outlets of air or
moisture as may be required. The front and end parts of these boxes may either
be plain or ornamental according to taste.
These boxes are constructed from a sheet of clay rolled to the required thickness
and folded around a block or "form" having the configuration of the interior and
afterwards cutting the ends to shape and luting them in position previously to the
burning process. Or they may be made by means of male and female dics having
the required external and internal configuration and caused to approach each other
by pressure, the clay in a plastic state being between them.
In the annexed drawings
Fig. 1, is a plan of a plant box according to my invention,
Fig. 2, a front elevation,
Fig. 3, an end elevation, and
Fig. 4, a longitudinal sectional elevation showing the holes a, in the back by
which the box is fixed against a wall, also holes b, for air or moisture as above
C
Fig. 3, an end elevation, and
Fig. 4, a longitudinal sectional elevation showing the holes a, in the back by
which the box is fixed against a wall, also holes b, for air or moisture as above
referred to
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 improved terra-cotta plant box with a flat bottom c, in combination with the
vertical back d, substantially as described and shown for the purposes specified.
Dated this 22nd day of June 1891.
JOSEPH WILLIAM GREEN.
Standard for Boring Machine.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Dec., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 13th Sept., 1892-Accepted, 22nd Oct.. 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Standard for Boring Machine.
RICHARD PARDOE 22 Cardiff Street Aderdare South Wales Ironmonger &c. do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
A tubular standard A, forked at end E & adapted at end C to admit solid iron
screw B which serves to increase or diminish the total length of standard as may be
required.
The small dots down the centre of tube indicate holes for the insertion of the
stud of a ratchet boring machine.
D is the handle with which to tighten screw B.
The whole forms a support against which to fix a boring machine for underground
work.
RICHD. PARDOE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Standard for Boring Machine.
RICHARD PARDOE 22 Cardiff Street Aberdare South Wales Ironmonger &c. 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 tubular standard A, forked at end E & adapted at end C to admit solid iron
screw B which serves to increase or diminish the total length of standard as may be
required.
The small dots down the centre of tube indicate holes for the insertion of the
stud of a ratchet boring machine.
D is the handle with which to tighten screw B.
The whole forms a support against which to fix a boring machine for underground
work.
The drawings, illustrating the above, were left with the Provisional Specification.
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
The standard A is tubular throughout. It is forked at end E to prevent its
turning round when in use.
Dated this 13th day of September 1892.
DIGH
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RICHE.
BUITIVATION A Folding Box with Glass Top.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 15th July, 1891-Accepted, 15th Aug., 1891
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DI BUITIVATION
A Folding Box with Glass Top..
JAMES WALKER, Jones' Road, Dublin, Printer, &c., 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 construction of a folding box having a glass top.
The box may be made of cardboard, stiff paper, or other materials, and of an
oblong, square or other convenient shape, and so arranged that it may lay or be folded
flat for convenience in transit, packing,, or storage.
In the accompanying drawings,
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A, A¹, are the sides, B, the bottom, C, the top, having an oval or other shaped
portion D, cut away, and which is filled in by the glass, which may be either fixed,
or slide in grooves affixed on the inside of the top, in which case the glass may be
removed if desired. A false top may also be attached to C to admit of the glass
sliding in and out from the outside when box is made up, a portion of the false top
being unattached for the purpose. E, E' are the ends with the corners cut-away to
admit of their entrance through the slits K, K', in the portions G, G'. In making
up the box, A, & B, are attached together by means of the part J, or in some other
convenient manner. The parts H, H, H and H³, being then folded in,
G, G' turned up, E, E, inserted through K, K', as before described, and presenting
the appearance completed as in Figure 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 :-
A folding box having a glass top either fixed, or arranged to slide in and out as
described in the foregoing Specification.
A. G. PRITCHARD,
Agent for Applicant.
Improved Decorations for Metallic Objects, such as Vases, Chandeliers, Caskets, Fancy Articles, and the like
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Decorations for Metallic Objects, such as Vases,
Chandeliers, Caskets, Fancy Articles, and the like
I, ANDREAS STINGL, of 17, Halbgasse, Vienna VII, in the Empire of Austria,
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and the manner in which the same
is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
The object of the present invention is a novel mode of decorating vases,
chandeliers, caskets, ornaments, writing stands and similar objects, and consists
mainly in producing a pattern in relief on the exterior surface of such articles
In order to make this Specification more easily intelligible, I refer to the
accompanying drawings in which
Figs. 1-6 show various forms of carrying out my invention.
The pattern is formed by a series of flutings of equal depth, the sides of which
form a right or acute angle with the ground surface, the said flutings running either
parallel or converging to, or diverging from each other, according to the nature of
the object to be decorated. These flutings are crossed by a series of similar
flutings so that the ground surface appears covered with small prismatic squares,
rectangles or trapezia as shown in Figs. 1 to 5 the top surfaces of which form an
even exterior surface conform with the shape of the article in question.
Fig. 6 shows a variation of this style of ornamentation in which the prismatic
reliefs do not stand directly next each other but are separated by rectangular flutings,
small rectangular elevations, being arranged to form a relief frame round each
prism.
These decorations may be produced by casting or by pressing suitable sheet
metal.
The surface decorated may be enclosed in one or more smooth or fluted frames.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and the manner in which the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :
The production and employment of metallic receptacles, vases, writing utensils,
caskets, chandeliers and the like, having the exterior surface decorated in the
manner substantially as hereinbefore described and shown in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 18th day of September 1891.
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.