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Improvements in or relating to Corsets.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 23rd July, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Corsets.
I, CHARLES MAES, of 121, Boulevard du Hainault, Brussels, in the Kingdom
of Belgium, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement;-
―
This invention relates to an improved corset, and is illustrated in the annexed
drawing. In this new corset the girdle or waist band A³ is elastical which
allows of exact application of the same to the waist, the hips of the wearer being
left free or uncovered. The whalebones spring from the top of the girdle A³.
This girdle is thus absolutely pliant, no whalebones are attached on or in it
with exception of those A4 A5 of the back however, the whalebones A6 A7 of the
sides may also extend to the lower edge c of the corset as shewn in dotted lines
on the drawing herewith. The whalebones A and B which serve for closing the
corset stop like the others at the top of the girdle, the prolongation of these
whalebones to the lower edge c of the corset is made by a filling of card-board or
fabric A¹ B¹.
The manner of closing is equally more agreeable and more rapid, it is composed
of three straps each provided with three holes and fixed on the whalebone A,
they are passed into buckles attached on the whalebone B, or the same is provided
with buttons which are put into the respective holes for closing the corset.
under part of the girdle is connected by two laces or ribbons A2 B2.
The
This corset is not injurious to health. The details may be modified. without
abandoning the principle.
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:-
A corset having an upper part stiffened with whalebone and a waist or girdle
of elastic fabric traversed by the back whalebone and if desired by the hip
whalebones but by no others and having filling pieces A¹ B₁ in prolongation
of the front whalebones A B the front being fastened by straps and buckles or
buttons and below by laces A² B² substantially as described.
•
Dated this 13th day of December 1897
Improvements in Wash Stands and Dressing Tables.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 1st Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Wash Stands and Dressing Tables.
I, ALFRED HENRY GRIFFITHS, of Surrey Works, Smethwick, in the county of
Stafford, Managing Director, 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 the construction of the pedestals of
wash stands or dressing tables, by making them of the tubular or part tubular
framework as hereinafter explained by means of which such stands are much
stronger than those in present use, and also afford plenty of scope as to elegance
in design.
I have illustrated upon the accompanying drawing a washstand made according
to this my invention, in which:-
Fig. 1, shows a design which may be built up of brass tubular rods and fittings.
Fig. 2, is a modification showing the cross bars attached to the tubular legs by
means of chills.
As will be seen from the drawing the tubular legs 4, are tied together by a
certain number of cross bars 5, which are also tubular. These various bars may
be fixed to the feet by brazing or by making holes in the latter, with screw pins
in the former passing therethrough and secured by ornamental screw nut knobs
or equivalent means. Iron tubes may be used with brass joints, or in some cases
the tubes or certain of them may be connected together by cast chill joints of cast
iron, or other similar metal, as shown in Fig 2. B. Brass or other similar orna-
ments such as those marked 6, may be used where desired by any suitable means
of attachment. Or if desired the whole of the tubes may be made of brass or other
bright metal and suitably secured to each other by any convenient means as
before intimated. The ordinary processes of varnishing and lacquering polishing
&c would be adopted in the course of finishing such parts.
The legs could be mounted or not with castors of any suitable kind.
The top of the pedestal may be covered with marble, mosaices, earthenware or
woodwork, and with mirrors &c as desired.
It will be seen that the style of my metallic pedestal may be varied without
departure from the principle of my invention of the building up of such stand, by
means of tubular parts after the fashion described and shown.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
The combination with a wash stand or dressing table, of the tubular framelike
supporting structure, constructed substantially as set forth and shown.
T: 171 dan of Nanamilan 1907
CHARLES T. POWELL,
12 Cherry Street, Birmingham, Applicant's Agent.
Improvements in Gearing for Propelling Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Oct., 1897-Accepted, 23rd Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Gearing for Propelling Cycles.
I, CARL WENIGMANN, of 6, Herderstrasse, Cologne-Lindenthal, in the Empire
of Germany, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
In propelling cycles by toothed gearing such as bevelled gearing inconvenience
is found from the noise of the gearing and the rattling that is produced from
shocks and jars in travelling over the road, and this is due to the comparatively
large pitch of said wheels.
Reduction of the pitch of the teeth would however result in too thin a tooth,
which would break easily, or such tooth would be too low and easily slip, as in
a cycle the whole mechanism is, as well known, light and everywhere more or less
springy.
The hitherto used smallest division of the teeth is about 6'5 mm.; the tooth
corresponding to this division is much too weak for a continuous movement of a
weight of often about 100 kilos and more, and also as aforesaid the wheels rattle
and shake.
The inconvenience lies therefor only in the intervals, where one tooth reaches
into the other and this interval should therefore be made still smaller than in the
indicated tooth-distance of 6
mm.
In order to avoid entirely the before mentioned inconveniences, I use wheels
the teeth of which are formed in steps for use in the gear for transferring the
movement given to the cranks to the driving wheel, the division into steps being
either simple or multiple.
As the teeth of the different steps, according to the number of the steps are
alternated, for instance, when the wheel has a division of 6'5 mm. with two steps
the gearing would be just as if the division were only half of 6'5 namely 3'25 mm.,
whilst with three steps this division descends even to a third of 6'5 namely
2'166 mm.
Thus in spite of using a large division and stronger teeth a noise-
less, shockless gearing of the teeth can be had with the least friction, the case
of riding being considerably facilitated.
In the annexed drawing:-
Fig. 1 shows the general application on a cycle.
Fig. 2 shows the 4 conical wheels of the gear.
A is a double step wheel, B is the pinion, C and D are similar step wheels.
Fig. 3 shows a triple step wheel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-

page_text: the crank axle to the back wheel axle by means of toothed wheels having their
teeth made in steps in order to effect a noiseless and quiet working with com-
paratively large division of the teeth.
1000
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant, 18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., London.
Year: 1897

page_text: EDWIN JOHN ADAMS BABDAGE, Vintry Works, Plymouth, Hosiery Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Cycle saddle covers made of knitting, or knitted material, & so shaped by any
convenient way or anethod of joining that a bag or tube is formed, which fits over, or
round, & encases the horn, or front part of the leather of the saddle, while the back
part of the saddle is covered by a flap which falls, or is drawn, over the extreme back
or sides of the saddle. The cover is fastened under the saddle by cords running
through rings attached to the opposite edges of the cover, or by buckled stmps, or by
buttons, or by any convenient way.
Mamal 1005
I EDWIN JOHN ADAMS BABBAGE, Vintry Works, Plymouth, 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 refers to covers for cycle saddles and proposes to forin such covers of
wool loosely knitted, or of any suitable knitted or woven material, formed in a
suitable pattern, and shaped so as to tie securely on the saddle, without fear of
slipping off or becoming disarranged.
To effect this form by preference a pocket or pointed bag at one end of the
cover, so that it may enclose or encircle the peak of the saddle, and to this pocket is
attached a broad flap to lie on the back part of the saddle. Cords, tapes or stmps
running through eyes, loops or rings or other suitable attachments pass to and fro
beneath the saddle and connect the edges of the flap. The pocket need not necessarily
cover the whole of the peak, but may be conical or without an end thus allowing the
peak to pass through it and project beyond.
I will now describe the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, in
which:-
Fig. 1. shows a plan view from beneath, of one of my improved saddle covers.
Fig. 2. shows a side elevation of a saddle with my cover in position.
Fig. 3. shows a side elevation of another form of cover without an end, and the
peak of the saddle projecting through it.

page_text: a is the pocket end of the cover.
a' is a pocket end of tubular form, having no tip or end part.
bis the flap or broad end.
ccare tapes or cords for fastening the cover to the saddle.
d is a loop holding a ring for the tape c to pass through.
The dotted lines e in Figs. 2 and 3 shew the outlines of the saddle.
в
The dotted line shows where the pocket folds around the peak of the saddle.
shows the spring of the saddle.
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 saddle cover for cycles and like purposes made of wool or other suitable material,
knitted or woven into a loose thick fabric, and formed in a tubular or conical shape
at one end, so as to embrace the front end of saddle, and having cords, tapes or straps
passing through rings or loops to pass beneath the saddle, as herein described and
set forth.
Dated this 9th day of July 1897.
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97 Newgate Street, London, Patent Agent.
An Improved Fumigating Compound.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Aug., 1897-Accepted, 3rd Aug., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Fumigating Compound.
I, WILLIAM WALLACE, a resident of Colorado Springs, in the County of El
l'aso, and State of Colorado, U.S.A., Florist, 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 means for preventing mildew and other parasitic fungi
in green houses, garden structures and other localities where they are liable to
appear, and has for its object to provide a chemical compound which when
heated, will give off fumes or vapors of such nature as to destroy the objectionable
growths and so effect the structure as to prevent the objectionable vegetation.
With this object in view, my invention consists of sulphur, cerate of bees-wax,
carbonate of soda and paraffine, in the following proportions: Sulphur, eight
parts; cerate of bees-wax, one part; paraffine one part; carbonate of soda, one
part; with the addition of gum assafoetida in the proportion of forty grains
to one pound of the compound.
The substance cerate of bees-wax referred to, consists of a mixture of oil and
beeswax, the oil being used as a vehicle for the wax. Paraffine, referred to
above, is the ordinary paraffine of commerce, obtained from coal tar, being a
white, opaque material of a waxy appearance.
.
The compound is thoroughly mixed and treated by melting in a retort and
afterwards grinding to a powder to cause its elements to mutually and chemically
combine after which it may be heated in suitable quantities, and to such an
extent as to cause it to give off fumes, which, rising will act upon the fungus
growth and will utterly destroy it and moreover will prevent the growth of the
objectionable matter.
It will be readily understood that I may vary the particular proportions of the
ingredients herein before mentioned, and that I may also substitute other chemical
equivalents without departing from the spirit of my invention.
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 herein described compound, comprising sulphur, cerate of bees-wax, car-
bonate of soda, paraffine, and gum assafoetida, substantially in the proportions
specified.
Tihi. 9-1 law of An 1907
Rabbit and Game Crate.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 5th Mar., 1898
Rabbit and Game Crate.
I, WILLIAM BEED VAUGHAN, of 4, Dimond Street, Pembroke Dock, South
Wales, Rabbit Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:--
My invention relates to a rabbit and game crate, which consists of a crate made
of wood and bound with hoop iron.
And in order that my invention may be thoroughly understood I now proceed
to describe the accompanying drawing thereof, reference being had to letters and
figures marked thereon.
Fig. 1, is a side elevation of the crate.
Fig. 2, is an end elevation.
Fig. 3, is a section on line A. B.
In carrying my invention into practice I construct a crate of wood, the ends b
being one inch in thickness and eighteen inches in depth, the top of which is six
and one half inches and the bottom eleven inches bevelled with hand-holes e in
the centre large enough to admit a mans hand for lifting. The sides have three
battens a on each side, these said battens are one half inch in thickness and four
inches in width each nailed to the ends leaving two three inch spaces. The
bottom has two similar battens a nailed with a space of four inches between. On
the top a like batten a is let down three inches in the centre of both ends
other inch in the batten is cut out and acts as a stop between the two ends. Hoop-
iron is then placed round both ends secured by nails das in Fig. 1.
the
The centre can be made of any suitable length or size of wood, wicker-work or of
any other suitable material.
The object of my invention is to hang on the centre bar of the crate rabbits or
game, and for easily examining the contents without removal.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The combination of a rabbit and game crate having two bevelled ends, the
sides and bottom made with battens fixed together by nails and hoop-iron and a
longitudinal centre bar for supporting animals or birds, substantially as herein.
described and according to the accompanying drawing.
2. The combination of a rabbit and game crate made of any size and of any
material, substantially as herein described and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 11th day of December 1897.
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 22nd Jan., 1898
28 Draker au rester.
I, JAMES MCINTOSH, 53, Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, Ironmonger,
the only Partner of the Firm of Scobie and McIntosh, Ironmongers, 53, Cockburn
Street, Edinburgh, 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 an egg breaker and tester for the use of bakers, hotel-
keepers, and others using quantities of eggs for cakes, puddings, and the like.
It consists of a small tin scoop (Fig. 5) mounted on a pivot or hinge (Fig. 7)
on the top of a tin frame (Fig. 1) with handle (Fig. 2), said frame having a
filler mouth (C) and space underneath for an ordinary baker's pint tankard
(Fig 3) with handle (Fig. 4). Across the centre of the scoop is a tin bridge
(Fig. 6), with a knife edge on which the egg is broken. When the egg is proved
to be sound the scoop is tilted with the finger, and the egg emptied into the
receiver below. When the finger is removed, the scoop (being heavier at one end)
rights itself, and is ready for another egg. When a faulty egg is broken, the
scoop is slipped off the pivot or hinge, washed out, and replaced, and the work of
breaking resumed. My invention is a machine or instrument of use to those who
use eggs in large quantities, in that it secures a simple and efficacious method by
which eggs can be broken and tested in large numbers, and, by the arrangement
of the parts, it secures that rotten or otherwise faulty eggs can be instantly detected
and rejected, without the risk of their mixing with and spoiling good eggs.
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. That there is a distinct novelty in the combination of the tilting-scoop
bridge-breaker, and receiver, forming together an instrument or apparatus of
practical utility for the breaking and testing of eggs.
2. That there is no similar arrangement or combination of parts already
patented by other inventors.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 5th July, 1897-Accepted, 2nd Oct., 1897
I, EMIL BURKHARDT residing at Scheusingen (Thuringia) Oststrasse, 9. Manufacturer,
subject of the King of Saxony, German Empire, 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 in question is a stringed musical instrument which in consequence
of the bow-shaped construction of its string-support, can be played either like a fiddle
with the bow, or like a common Zither by plucking with the fingers and which is
also provided with an apparatus by means of which those strings which are not
wanted can be put out of operation.
On the accompanying sketches Fig. 1 shows the front-view of the instrument;
Fig. 2 shows the instrument as seen from above.
The part (h) of the body (a) of instrument is bowshaped, for the purpose, that the
strings (i) can be so placed that they can be easily reached by the how or by the
fingers of the player. The dampers or stoppers (b) are under pressure of springs (g)
and are maintained by them in position above the strings.
If certain strings are to be put out of action the corresponding dampers (b) lined
with felt (c) are pushed down by hand upon the strings in question, preventing thus
their vibration and sounding.
Under plate (d) of screw (e) also a piece (f) of felt is fixed, so that when the
damper (b) is put in action no secondary noise shall be produced.
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
A Musical Instrument, characterized by the bow-shaped formation of its string-
support, owing to this construction the instrument can be played with the fingers as
well as with the bow.
Also that by the use of dampers or stoppers, provided with pieces of felt, cork or
similar substances, those strings which are not required can be put out of action.
Dated this 3rd day of July 1897.
FELIX F. LOEPER,
Dresden, Seestrasse 5.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Deo., 1897-Accepted, 26th Mar., 1898
I, BRUNO ZIRROIEBEL, Manufacturer at Leipzig, Grimmaischest mase No. 3, 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:-
Object of my invention is an air-pump for bicycles composed of three cylinders able
to be shoven together like the parts of a telescope.
The uppermost and the undermost cylinder serve as air-cylinder, whilst the middle-
part carries the pistons for them.
On the adjoined drawing the air-pump is represented.
The uppermost cylinder bears the letter (a), the nethermost (c).
is secured an centrically arranged tube (d), which carries at that
enters into the cylinder (a), the piston (f).
In the cylinder (6)
of its ends, which
On the bottom of cylinder (b) in the direction of cylinder (c) is secured the
piston (e).
The orifice for the exit of the air on the cylinder (a) can also be arranged on the
bottom of the cylinder (c) at point (h). (g) are perforations of the cylinders for
the air-entrance.
In the pulled-out position of the air-pump the air enters by the air-holes (g) and
along the pistons, which are elastic, so that the air helps the pistons (e & f) to be
tightened, or in the opposite direction to let it pass into the cylinders (a & c) in
order to be pressed from the cylinder (c) through the tube (d) and to evade from the
aylinder (a).
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
An air-pump consisting of three cylinders, able to be shoven together like the
parts of a telescope, the uppermost and the undermost of which serve as pump-
cylinders, whilst the third serves as piston for both, substantially as and for the
purpose set forth.
Improved Hub for Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: [Communicated from abroad by WALTER WILLIAM LOVE, of Smith Street, Thorn-
bury Park, in the Colony of Victoria, Australia, Wheelwright.]
Improved Hub for Cycles.
I, WILLIAM JAMES REED, of 20, Berber Road, New Wandsworth, London,
Hairdresser, do hereby declare the nature of my invention to be as follows:-
Improved hub for cycles consists of barrel, cup, and spoke flange. The barrel
and ball bearings are similar to that at present in use. The improvement consists
of a cup between the barrel or (axle tube) and spoke flange about 2 inches in
diameter and sunken to within a quarter of an inch of half the length of the hub
on either side. The advantage of this hub for clycles driven by a shaft and bevel
gearing is very great, the bevel cogg-face pinion attached to the hub of back wheel
can be screwn up to within three eights of an inch of half the length or centre
of the hub, thus giving more direct power. The hub also forms a covering for a
part of the gearing.
Dat this ath
1007
Improved Hub for Cycles.
I, WILLIAM JAMES REED, of No. 20, Berber Road, New Wandsworth, London,
England, Hairdresser, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
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This invention relates to cycle wheels driven by bevel or other gearing and its
object is to provide a hub in which the driving power may be delivered near the
centre between the bearings in such a way as to prevent unequal strain on the
bearings and bushes and render the gearing very compact and of neat appearance.
It is particularly applicable to bicycles.
The invention is clearly illustrated in central section by the accompanying
drawing.
According to this invention, I mount a bevel pinion A on about the centre of
the hub B of the main drive wheels of cycles and between the ball bearings thereof,
and form said hub with an outwardly flaring or bell mouth shaped flange C to
which the spokes on one side are secured and which also serves to cover the
pinion A. By this means any unequal strain on the bearings and bushes is pre-
vented and the gearing rendered very compact.

page_text: It is obvious that my improvement is also applicable to cycles driven by other
forms of gearing in which a pinion or the like is fixed upon the hub, for example,
gearing in which rollers turning upon pins fixed in one wheel engage with pins
or teeth on the other wheel. It is also applicable to cycles having a front instead
of a rear driving-wheel.
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:-
My improved hub for cycles driven by bevel or other gearing, the said hub having
a bevel pinion or its equivalent at or near its centre and an outwardly flaring or
bell-mouthed flange on one side covering the said pinion or the like, substantially
as, and for the purposes, herein described and explained, and as illustrated in the
accompanying drawing.
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D. YOUNG & Co.,
11 and 12, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Safety Device for use in Rail-road Trains.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 20th Nov., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Safety Device for use in Rail-road Trains.
I, JULIUS EMDEN, of An der Schonen Aussicht No. 10, Hamburg, in the
Empire of Germany, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement: →
This invention relates to a safety carriage, which is inserted in railway trains
behind the engine for the purpose of preventing as far as possible the train from
leaving the rails and in order to lessen during collisions or sudden stoppages the
shock on the following part of the train.
In the annexed drawing-
Fig. 1 shows the front part of the railway train with this safety carriage.
Fig. 2 is a plan view of Fig. 1 in which the engine is not shown and Fig. 3 is an
end view in cross section on the line X X of Fig. 1.
The carriage is made in iron or other suitable material and is of heavy con-
struction having thus a great weight, so that it can receive nearly all the chock
from the engine during collision or sudden stoppages. On the front part of the
carriage there are arranged projecting beams a, which engage into slots or
collars m arranged in or on the base of the engine, which is correspondingly con-
structed or altered, and thus hold and prevent the engine from leaving the rails,
which often occurs in collisions. Side beams b which are connected in a con-
venient manner for instance by means of supports b with the carriage casing c,
prevent the engine from turning over or from being thrown out sideways.
These beams a bare horizontal & oblique and are arranged in such a
manner that the engine can move freely between and on them and can be coupled
or disconnected at pleasure.
As the safety beams bare placed on both sides of the engine and the beams a
are slid in or on the base of the engine, the usual space for coals may be retained.
On the hinder part of the carriage c, which as well as the front of the following
carriage has no buffers, there is a cushion s replacing the buffers and serving for
receiving the shock that would otherwise be communicated to the following
carriages during a collision or a sudden stoppage.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is:-
An improved safety carriage for rail road trains with projecting beams a for ex-
tending into chambers m of the engine floor for preventing the engine from rising
and with laterally projecting beams bb for preventing the engine from turning
over or being thrown from the rails and with a cushions on the rear side of the

page_text: carriage for weakening the shock on the following part of the train during
collisions or sudden stoppage.
Dated this 25th day of September 1897.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, Agents to
Applicant.
Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamps.
ARTHUR STOWELL 1 Mizpah Villas, Cowslip Road South Woodford. Essex Clerk
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:―
For the securing of the Filament of an Incandescent Lamp from vibrating &
from the possibility of touching the sides of the glass bulb, in whatever position it
is held. The invention consists of a piece of Mica, or other suitable material
passing across the bulb in a vertical or horizontal position-the ends of which
fall into dents or slots in the glass bulb, and the Filament passing through slots
or holes in the Mica.
Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamps.
ARTHUR STOWELL 1 Mizpah Villas, Cowslip Road South Woodford Essex Clerk.
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 is an invention whereby the vibration of the filament of an incandescent
Electric lamp is minimised & also for preventing the said filament from falling
& touching the sides of bulb which is accomplished in the following manner.
I take a piece of mica or other suitable material & after having drilled holes or
cut slots in it through which the legs of the filament pass I insert this mica or
other suitable material inside the bulb the ends of the mica falling into impres-
sions in the bulb or may be sealed into the glass or fastened in any suitable way.
The mica now forms a bridge across the inside of the bulb & is usually placed about
midway across the bulb in a horizontal position but may also be placed in a vertical
position or any angle most suitable to the filament the legs of which pass through
the holes or slots thus being secured from vibration.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. A mica bridge inside the bulb of an incandescent electric lamp provided with
holes or slots for the support of the filament of said lamp.
Dated this 29th day of November 1897.
Automatic Steering Gear for Motor Propelled Road Vehicles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 10th July, 1897-Accepted, 9th Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Automatic Steering Gear for Motor Propelled Road Vehicles.
WILLIAM PECK, F.R.A.S., F.R.S.E. Astronomer to the City of Edinburgh City
Observatory Calton Hill Edinburgh do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :---
The object of this invention is to accomplish the automatic steering of all kinds
of motor propelled vehicles, by introducing a suitable gearing between the driving
shaft of the motor, and front, or back steering wheel, or wheels of the vehicle.
The arrangement is illustrated by the accompanying drawing. Therein T and
T¹ represent the steering wheels, which may either be the front, or back wheels of a
motor propelled vehicle; and, A, the axle on which these wheels revolve. The
lock, E, or part on which the axle is centrally pivoted, is connected with the toothed
are of a circle K. The worm W is fixed to the shaft R, and is capable of rotation in
either direction owing to the shaft being fixed in bearings B and B¹. Two bevelled
wheels L and I are fixed to a short tube D, in which there is a slot S. These
wheels fixed to the tube D are capable of sliding on the driving shaft of the motor M,
to the full extent of the slot S, but must revolve with the shaft M, owing to the
pin, P, in the slot but which is screwed into the said shaft. By means of the lever H,
working in a pivot U and between the collars N and N¹ attached to an extension of
the tube D, the bevelled wheels L and L' can be moved to one side or other; their
normal position of being free from contact with the bevelled wheel V, as shewn in
the drawing, being secured by the springs J and J', acting against each other on the
lever H. The shaft X carries the two bevelled wheels V and V1, the latter of which
gears into the bevelled wheel Z on the worm shaft R. The cords C, and C¹, attached
to the lever H pass round the pulleys Y, and Y¹, and upwards to the seat of the
driver; or instead of these the steering handle Q may be employed to turn that part
of the lever H extending from the pivot U to the collars N, and N¹.
The action of the arrangement is as follows:-By pulling one or other of the
cords C and C¹, or turning the steering handle Q, one of the bevelled wheels L or L¹
is brought into gear with the wheel V, which causes the shaft X to rotate. By the
bevelled wheels V₁ and Z, the shaft R, which carries the worm, is made to revolve,
the toothed are K to move, and along with this the direction of the axle of the
steering wheels is changed.
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 general arrangement and adaptation of gearing for the automatic steering
of motor propelled road vehicles substantially as set forth and illustrated herein
before and by the accompanying drawing.
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Attachments for Trousers to Serve in Place of Brace Buttons.
Year: 1897

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Attachments for Trousers to Serve in Place of Brace Buttons.
WILLIAM JAMES GREEN 36 Friars Street, Sudbury Suffolk Builder do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
It is an arrangement designed to take the place of brace buttons on trousers
which sometimes come off at an inconvenient time.
It is constructed either by a piece of wire bent to the shape as shown in Fig. 1 and
Fig. 2, or by being cast, or stamped out of a piece of sheet metal to the same shape.
Fig. 1 shows the face view, Fig. 2 the side view. It is shaped so as to form a hook
at the top part, to be inserted in the brace, the bottom part is made wider so as to
allow the receiving of a piece of leather or other material by which it is attached to
and sustains the weight of the trousers.
The leather or parchment or other material by which it is attached to the trousers
is, (if required very strong), first fitted with an inner piece, as shown Fig. 3. and
Fig. 4, Fig. 3. being the shape the leather or other material, is cut. Fig. 4. shows it
attached to the lower part of the metal hook, Fig. 1. and 2. The dotted lines on
Fig. 4 represent the stitches to retain it in position.
The main attachment (which in ordinary cases will be probably be used without
the foregoing one), is a much larger piece of leather or other material. See Fig. 5.
Halfway down extending to threequarters of its length a piece is cut out of each side,
so that when it is attached to the trousers, only two thicknesses of material have to
be pierced by the needle, a slit being also cut at the base of the reduced part to
enable it to be inserted inside the base of the inetal hook.
When inserted the leather or other material hangs upon the base of the hook,
the short part being outside, which will bring the top of the reduced part to the
bottom. It is now turned up at the back from the half of the material, and will
present the finished appearance shown by Fig. 6. and is ready to be secured by the
stitches shown by dotted lines in the middle part marked A. The outer dotted lines
representing the stitches by which it is attached to the trousers.
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 for is
1. For the shape or formation of the metal part of the attachment as shown Fig. 1.
and Fig. 2.
2. For the manner of shapening and adapting the attachment of leather or other
material to the metal part as shown Fig. 3. and Fig. 4.

page_text: 3. For the manner of shapening and adapting the attachment of leather or other
material to the metal part as shown Fig. 5. and Fig. 6.
4. For the combination of the several different parts forming the complete
attachment for trousers to serve in place of brace buttons.
Dated this 13th day of Inly 1807
Process for the Production of Food for Cattle.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Nov., 1897- Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Process for the Production of Food for Cattle.
I, ADOLF SCHMIDT, of 49, Kölnische Strasse, Cassel, in the German Empire,
Director of a Company, 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, that is to say:-
In treating meat or animal bodies, under steam pressure, the gluey liquor which
runs from the bones and fleshy parts contains, besides gluten, a range of easily
soluble albuminous substances, easily soluble nutritious salts, and other extractable
substances, the greater part of which, like the gluten, possess a direct value as
food, while others possess an indirect value and are merely an inducement for the
animal to feed.
In order to render this gluey liquor suitable as food for cattle, which shall
contain a suitable proportion of nutritious elements, while being in a handy form,
I mix therewith appropriate binding and absorbing substances, such as chopped
straw, chaff, bran, dry grain, fibrous peat, turnip shavings, animal-flour, and the
like, then add thereto molasses, or such like substances, which will act as a
preservative, and will also enhance the nutritious value.
The product may be prepared in the form of pulp, if desired, or, by the aid
of heat, or by mechanical means, in the form of grain, meal, or in that of cakes,
biscuits, or the like.
The following proportions, given by way of example, shew the constitution of
foods suitable for cattle and poultry.

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:
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The process for the production of food for cattle from the gluey liquor,
containing any degree of water, obtained by treating meat or animal bodies,
under steam pressure, and characterized:―
(1) By mixing with such gluey, liquor a suitable quantity of binding
and absorbing material, such as chaff, chopped straw, dry grain, bran, turnip
shavings, fibrous peat, animal flour, or the like, then adding molasses or other
substances of like effect, and evaporating, or by mechanical means extracting,
part of the water so as to obtain a product in the form of pulp, or in that of meal,
or in solid form like cakes or biscuits, or in other suitable form, and
(2) by the use, with such gluey liquor, of the whole, or of part, and in any com-
bination, of the above mentioned absorbing materials, in the manner described.
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ERNEST DE PASS,
Chartered Patent Agent,
78, Fleet Street, London, & 5*, Market Street, Nottingham,
Agent for the Applicant,
Process of Treating Granular or Pulverulent Iron Ores, and Slag or other Residues Containing Iron, to Facilitate the Extraction of the same.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 20th Mar., 1897
WOLTTOAIION.
Process of Treating Granular or Pulverulent Iron Ores, and Slag
or other Residues Containing Iron, to Facilitate the Extraction
of the same.
I, SIMON NEFFGEN, Manufacturer, of Mülheim-on-the-Rhine, in the German
Empire, 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, to produce in a short time from granular or
pulverulent iron ores and from slags or other residues containing iron, a material
which is suitable for smelting in the blast furnace exactly like ores in the shape of
lumps.
Ferruginous ores in the shape of sand, grit or granules, ground slags or matte from
which other metals have already been extracted while still containing iron, or furnace
fumes which are deposited as powder in the treatment of zinc copper and other ores
and which contain iron, are either moistened with calcium oxide, or mixed dry with
calcium hydroxide, and then pressed into suitable moulds and placed in a heating
chamber having a moist atmosphere maintained at a temperature between 90 and
100 degrees Centigrade, for a period ranging between 4 and 6 days, according to the
size of the conglomerate blocks or bricks. The said heating chamber is kept at the
required temperature by any suitable heating appliance and contains receptacles with
water; the heat causes the water to evaporate, and the blocks will be enveloped in a
moist atmosphere at the desired temperature.
After four to six days the conglomerate blocks or bricks have become hard enough
to resist the pressure of a blast furnace charge, besides being weatherproof and
suitable for transport. The relative quantity of the calcium oxide or hydroxide
employed depends on the nature of the raw materials, and is generally from 15 and
25 per cent. (measured by volume).
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 I am aware
that lime in various forms has been used as a binding substance in the manufacture
of conglomerate blocks or bricks, and I do not therefore claim any novelty for the
binding material described, but what I claim is :-
The above described process for making or hardening conglomerate blocks or bricks
of granular or pulverulent iron ores, or of slag or other residues containing iron, to
render the said materials suitable for smelting like ordinary iron ores.
Dated this 17th
.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
39, Essex Street, Strand, London, Agents.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
39, Essex Street, Strand, London, Agents.
Improved Means of Fixing Handles to Brush Stocks.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Jan., 1897
Complete Specification Left. 28th May, 1897-Accepted, 24th July, 1897
NOVATURAL DIECIFICATION.
Improved Means of Fixing Handles to Brush Stocks.
ALFRED EVERETT, Aslackby Folkingham Lincolnshire Grocer, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Two or more upright metal bars which are joined at the bottom by small bar or a
dise to which is attached a spike having a Screw Thread. The upright bars have an
external Screw thread to Match Thread on Spike.
The bars are fixed over the end of the broom or simular handle and the whole is
screwed into the Brush Stock.
Improved Means of Fixing Handles to Brush Stocks.
I ALFRED EVERETT Aslackby Folkingham Lincolnshire Grocer 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 :-
Two or more Metal Bars which are joined at the bottom by a small bar or dise see
letter B in drawing to which is attached a spike having a screw thread. The bars
have an external Screw thread to match thread on spike letter A. The bars are fixed
over the end of Broom or simular Handles V the whole is screwed into the Brush
Stock.
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.
1 Metal bars having a Sanam thread no
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Mill Stone Pick.
Year: 1897

page_text: Mill Stone Pick.
JAMES GROSART, Grain Miller, 60, West Scotland Street, Glasgow. I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Mill pick with two grips with steel plate in center and can be shifted as the edge
gets blunt saving the work of hammering or forgeing out a point. The mill pick
at present is made in a solid block.
JAMES GROSART, 60, Scotland Street West, Glasgow, Grain Miller, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Steel chisel in grip can be put forward as required when blunt requirs no
smith for sharpening.
Saveing expence of sharpening can be produced at a less cost than mill stone
picks at prasent in use the grip is in two parts the under part 1 is grooved on
face the chisel or blade 2 has a bar across to grip in groove the upper part 3 or
wedge all are held tight with collar 4 & set pin 5 it is then used in ordenry mill
pick handle.
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:
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Apr., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 21st Jan., 1898-Accepted, 26th Feb.,
1898
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I, GEORGE CROYDON MARKS, Consulting Engineer, of 18, Southampton Build-
ings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., (a communication from Eugène Robergel,
of La Gueroulde, in the Republic of France), do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improved bit hook for attachment to bridles, and has
for its object to effect the connection of the bit to the bridle readily and to
obviate the necessity of buckling or unbuckling of the bridle or of the reins.
My invention consists of a spring hook of the design hereafter described as
applied.
In carrying my invention into effect I provide a plate, one extremity of which I
form as a hook and for the purpose of stiffness I provide that part of the plate
forming the hook curved laterally, and the opposite extremity I widen out and
punch or perforate in such a manner as to ornament the plate and provide lugs
which are diverted from the surface of the plate. Such lugs carry a pin and
upon this pin is also mounted a spring catch-piece which under the action of a
spiral spring effects the closure of the hook. This catch-piece is perforated for
the purpose of ornamentation and for the use of a minimum weight of metal,
and has an extremity or beak which engages with the underside of the diverted
hook end of the plate upon which it is mounted; such beak is preferably recessed
to receive such extremity. The end of the plate upon which the catch-piece is
mounted is turned over so as to embrace a strap ring to which the bridle may be
secured.
It will be readily understood that when such a spring hook is applied to a
bridle the bit may be secured in the mouth of the animal easily and readily, and
that the buckling or unbuckling of the reins or the bridle to the bit is obviated.
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