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Improvements in Peruke Frames.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 13th Nov., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Peruke Frames.
I, FREDERICK WILLIAM GOLBY, of 36 Chancery Lane, in the County of Middle-
sex, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by Hermann May,
Junior, Merchant, of Georgstrassenecke, Meiningen, (Saxe Meiningen) Germany,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention which relates to an improvement in frames for ornamental hair
work of all kinds, consists in using as stiffening stays or bands for said frames,
bands which are inelastic and possess such a degree of stiffness that the easy fitting
of the frame to the head is made possible.
For this purpose the bands are made with interwoven covered metal wires.
This kind of stiffened band is completely unaffected by temperature or by perspira-
tion. In order that it may offer great resistance to the latter the covering of
the wire, for which purpose silk is preferably used, can be impregnated so as to
be water-proof and the wire itself may be provided with a galvanic covering.
By making folds a peruke made with stiffening bands or stays of the kind above
described can be fitted to any head. The springs necessary for keeping the con-
trivance firm, being secured by the interwoven metal wires cannot so easily break
through and the narrowing or widening of the peruke is entirely obviated.
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:-
Frames for ornamental hair work, in which the stiffening bands a are provided
with interwoven covered metal wires.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1897-Accepted, 26th June, 1897
A communication by GEORG KAEHREN, of 29 Triererstrasse, Cologne, in the
Empire of Germany, Engineer.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M.E., of The Agency for
Foreign Patent Solicitors, 6, Lord Street, Liverpool and 6 Bank Street,
Manchester, both in the County of Lancaster, 118 New Street, Birmingham
in the County of Warwick, and 322 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,.
Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement: -
In order to remove water from steam pipes above the stop valve, a separate
water separator has hitherto been employed as it was quite insufficient to insert a
vent in the bottom of the valve. The construction of such water separators
usually did not admit of a thorough internal cleansing of the cast body which is
so desirable.
These drawbacks are removed by the valve forming the object of the present.
invention. This improved valve moreover, in consequence of the interruption and
sharp alteration of direction of flow of the current. of steam, constitutes a sure
acting water separator and may especially be easily cleaned.
In the accompanying drawings,
Figure 1 is a sectional elevation of a "through" valve, and
Figure 2 a sectional elevation of a
invention.
66 corner "valve constructed according to this
The steam coming from A passes into the enlarged part B of the valve case and
remains stationary therein when the valve C is closed, the condensed water being
discharged through the vent D by means of a tap or other suitable water
discharger. When the valve C is opened the steam, in consequence of the
interruption of flow caused by the widened part B and in consequence of the
alterations of direction of flow during its passage from A to C, is separated from.
the watery particles which latter are again discharged through D. The action is
the same with both horizontal and vertical arrangements as in "through" valves
(Figure 1) or corner" valves (Figure 2).
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated
to me by my foreign correspondent, I declare that what I claim is ;-
A stop valve (whether "through" valve or "corner" valve) for steam pipes,
characterised by the passages for the inlet and outflow of the steam being formed
tubular even in the valve case, and the side opening into the discharge pipe being
formed as the valve seat in such a way that the current of steam is caused to.
undergo an interruption and sharp alteration of direction of flow, whereby a
separation of the water from the steam is effected, substantially as hereinbefore
set forth.
Dated this 18th day of May 1807
Improvements in or applicable to the Shafts of Dog Carts and other like Vehicles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 27th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or applicable to the Shafts of Dog Carts and other
like Vehicles.
I HENRY ASHWORTH, of The Villa, Llangorse Talgarth, in the County of
Brecon, South Wales, Mechanical Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to the shafts of dog carts, gigs, cabs, and other
like two-wheeled vehicles, the object of the invention being to prevent the
breakage of the said shafts in the event of the horse or other animal stumbling
and falling which is a frequent cause of very serious injury to the driver or other
passengers.
On the accompanying drawing Fig. 1 illustrates part of a shaft made according
to my invention (in elevation), and Fig. 2 the same in transverse section enlarged.
The invention consists principally in the application to each of such shafts a of
a rod or barb of spring tempered steel of the finest quality which is let into a
groove running along the lower side thereof from end to end so as to be completely
out of view, but which in the event of the horse or other animal falling will
prevent the shafts from breaking short off, and will hold up the body of the vehicle
and prevent it from capsizing; and though the wooden part a of the shafts may.
be considerably split, and even splintered, they will not break short off, but the
steel bars b will cause them to spring back and recover the original form.
The steel rods b will be bent to the form of the shafts and fitted thereto in the
grooves in the soft or untempered state, and then removed and brought to the
spring temper before finally fixing them in place, say by means of straps such as
the usual straps, shewn at c, and the metal end c'.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The combination with each shaft of a dog cart or similar vehicle, of a steel
spring bar or rod fitted in a groove along the length of the shaft on the under side
thereof, substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated.
Dated this 16th day of Ianuary 1807
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Valvee.
Year: 1897

page_text: Magdeburg, iu the German Empire, Engineers.]
Improvements in and relating to Valvee.
I, WILLIAM GEORGE HEYS, of 70 Market Street, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Chartered Patent Agent, 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 valves and the like which are formed or provided with seats
or seating rings of a metal different to the metal constituting the body of the valve. In
Buch valves as ordinarily constructed it has been found that, when subjected to great
heat, the inserted seatings frequently become loose in consequence of the unequal
expansion of the different metals and permit leakage. The object. of these improve..
ments is to overcome this defect and it is achieved by forming the seating of a metal
which has practically the same co-efficient of expansion as the valve with which it is
combined.
As an example of how this invention may be carried into effect a valve consisting of
iron may be provided with a nickel seat or with nickel seating rings.
The accompanying drawing illustrates in soction a valve constructed to embody
these improvements.
A is the valve which may be of any usual or convenient construction and B is the
valve body. Both these as before explained may be of iron. C and D are the
interposed seating rings and may bo of nickel, which has practically the same
co-efficient of expansion as iron. These rings are shown cast in place but it will be
understood that they may be differently arranged and secured.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me
by my foreign correspondent, I declare that, what I claim is :-
The combination with a valve or the like of a seating or seating ring formed of a
metal having practically the same co-efficient of expansion as the metal of which the
valve and valve body are formed, substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore.
described and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
....
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 20th Nov., 1897
An Improved Rocking Cradle.
Year: 1897

page_text: An Improved Rocking Cradle.
I, THOMAS KIPLING, of 242 Johnson Street, Victoria, Province of British Columbia,
Dominion of Canada, 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 cradles; and it consists in the novel construction and
combination of the parts hereinafter fully described and claimed.
In the drawings: Figure 1 is a side view of the cradle and its frame. Figure 2 is
a plan view showing the cradle broken away so as to expose the mechanism of the
spring motor.
A is a stand or frame provided with uprights a¹. B is a cradle provided with
knife-edges at the upper part of its ends. These knife-edges rest on the uprights a
and pivotally support the cradle.
C is a spring motor of any approved construction secured in a box C¹ under the
cradle. D is the main spring of the motor. D₁ is its train of toothed wheels, and d
is its escapement wheel.
1
E is a disc secured on a shaft e which is driven by the train of toothed wheels.
F is a bell crank lever pivoted on a pin f. One arm of the bell crank lever is
pivotally connected to a crank pin e on the disc E, by means of a connecting rode e¹.
G is a pin which projects upwardly from the other arm of the bell crank lever and
which engages with a slot in a plate g secured to the underside of the cradle.
The Spring motor revolves the disc E continually at a pre-arranged speed, and the
bell crank lever oscillates the cradle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. The combination, with a pivoted cradle, of a spring motor operatively connected
with the said cradle so that the cradle is rocked, substantially as set forth.
2. The combination, with a pivoted cradle, of a spring motor arranged under the
cradle and provided with a revoluble disc and crank pin, a pivoted bell-erank lever
provided with a projecting pin, a slotted plate on the cradle for engaging with the
said pin, and a connecting-rod coupling the said bell-crank lever to the said crank-pin,
substantially as set forth.
An Improved Rack Pulley.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 6th Aug., 1898
An Improved Rack Pulley.
RICHARD HENRY HODGES, No. 4, Beavis Street, Shirley, Southampton, Ex-Clerk
of the Works, 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 whole to be executed in brass or other suitable metal except the spring which
must be of steel wire the pulley bar B which passes through the spring A to be
provided with a hole at the bottom of the pulley bar D so that if prefered the
pulley C can be unscrewed from the top of the pulley bar and screwed into the
bottom of same.
When a new cord is inserted the pulley must be pulled up to the dotted line E.
The spring will then keep up a regular tension on the cord. If at any time the
spring should get out of order, unscrew the pulley C and the pulley bar and
spring will pull out at the bottom.
The bottom of the pulley bar that passes up through the spring to be made the
out-size of the spring to form a stop for same as shewn at F. The top of the
barrel H that contains the spring to be drawn in at the top as shewn at G to stop
the spring from drawing up.
Having now particularly discribed 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:-
To provide a rack pulley that will act independantly with the blind cord when
either expansion or contruction takes place, by means of the downwards thrust of
the spring on the pulley bar. Taking up the loose cord when expansion takes
place and yielding with the contraction, and so keeping up a regular tension on
the cord.
The actions of the spring on the pulley bar and its connections are the novelty
of my invention.
RICHARD HENRY HODGES,
4, Beavis Street, Shirley, Southampton, Ex-Clerk of Works.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 11th Feb., 1899
I, WILLIAM LLOYD WISE, of No. 46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, in the County of
London, Consulting Engineer, and Chartered Patent Agent, 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 or discovery relates to the production of a compound metal or
alloy, consisting of iron, or an alloy thereof, and copper in any required pro-
portions.
The object of my invention or discovery is: to produce a metal alloy of uniform
density, in which a small proportion thereof is copper, so thoroughly commingled
or alloyed with either iron or steel as to produce a compound metal or alloy of
uniform density and appearance, non-corrosive, and of great flexibility.
To this purpose, my invention or discovery consists in, first: charging a
crucible with either iron or steel and copper in the proportions required in the
compound metal or alloy, and when in a molten condition charging therein a
mixture of caustic alkali and resin in equal proportions, and then by shaking or
otherwise agitating the crucible mix the contents thereof thoroughly, and
finally pouring the metal into any suitable mould.
:
In the practice of my invention or discovery, I have discovered that one and
one-half (12 ozs.) ounces of each of the ingredients specified, to about sixty-
fine (65 lbs.) pounds of metal, produce good results.
In the practice of my invention or discovery, the copper may be separately
smelted and poured into the crucible, previous to drawing the metal, the ingre-
dients being charged into the crucible at about the same time, and mixed as
heretofore specified.
The alloy produced as specified, consists of: iron or steel, eighty (80%) per
cent., and copper, twenty (20%) per cent. The proportions of iron or steel and
produce a hard or soft
copper comprising the alloy may be varied, if desired,
alloy it being necessary, however, to increase proportionately the resin and
caustic alkali with the increase of copper in the alloy.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
declare that
tion or discovery, and in what manner the same is to be performed,
what I claim is :-
The havein described improvement in the manufacture of alloys of copper, iron

page_text: or steel, which consists in, first: bringing the metals to a molten condition and
mixing therewith, previous to pouring or drawing the same, a mixture of caustic
alkali and resin, substantially as described.
Dated thin 20th day of Naramba 1808
W. LLOYD WISE,
46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agent.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 29th Oct.,
1898
I, The Baroness MARIE PEREIRA-ARNSTEIN, of Sadowa-Wisznia, Galicia, in the
Empire of Austro-Hungary, 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 fastenings heretofore generally used for ladies' garments, and the like have the
disadvantage that they very easily open or come unfastened of themselves as soon as
the pull ceases in the parts to be connected by the fastenings or as soon as the
fastening devices are displaced relatively to each other.
In my improved fastenings, this often troublesome and inconvenient disadvantage
is entirely obviated, since the accidental escape of the eyes from the hooks is
prevented or at any rate rendered very difficult, this result being effected in the
simplest manner without thereby interfering with intentional undoing of the
fastening.
In the accompanying drawing are shown two forms or modifications of my improved
fastening.
In the modification shown in Figures 1 and 2, the hook a is closed at the place
where the eye is introduced by an inwardly-yielding spring c similar to a carbine-hook,
so that the eye b can pass into the hook without obstruction but can only pass out
again after depression of the spring c.
The spring c can either be formed by suitably bending one or the other end of the
wire from which the fastening is made, as shown in Figure 1, or a special spring is
secured to the said wire, as shown in Figure 2.
In the modification shown in Figure 3, the hook a is curved inwards in the form
of a spring whereby the mouth of the said hook is contracted so that the entrance
and exit of the eye b is rendered more difficult since it must be forced through.
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 hook-fastening wherein the hook is either provided with an inwardly-yielding
spring for closing it, or is contracted at its mouth by bending the spring point of the
hook inwards in such a manner that the eye must press away the point of the hook in
passing in and out, as hereinbefore described.
D. YOUNG & Co.,
11 and 12, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant."
Improvements in and relating to Stoppers or Covers for Bottles, Jars, and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 12th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Stoppers or Covers for Bottles, Jars,
and the like.
I, MAX STRAHL, of Posenerstrasse 61, Breslau, in the German Empire, Manu-
facturer, 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 stoppers or covers for bottles, jars, and similar vessels,
its principal object being to provide an airtight cover which is easily removable.
The accompanying drawing illustrates partially in elevation and partially in section
a jar fitted with the improved cover or stopper.
a is the jar, formed near its neck with the internal flange, annular projection or the
like b, upon which is placed the glass or other suitable plate d. The space h within
the neck above the plate d is then filled with plaster of Paris, cement or other
similar material f. A wire handle e or its equivalent is fixed in the plaster or
incorporated therewith so as to serve to lift the cake of plaster from the plate d
when the jar is to be opened. The plate d may then he removed so as to render the
contents of the jar accessible.
The improved cover is inexpensive, airtight and clean, and the contents of the
vessel can only come into contact with the glass or similar plate d.
The internal flange or projection prevents an excessive flow of liquid when the
contents are being removed from the vessel when held in an inclined position.
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 hereinbefore described cover or stopper for jars bottles and the like which
consists of a plate of glass or similar material laid upon a flange in the neck of the
jar, a cake or layer of plaster of Paris or similar material, and a handle or equiva-
lent device by means of which the layer of plaster may be removed.
Dated this 20th day ΟΙ September A.D. 1030.
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Apparatus for Heating Liquids.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Feb., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 18th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Dec., 1898
Improved Apparatus for Heating Liquids.
I, JOSEPH PRESTWICHI, of Elm Bank, 72, Eccles Old Road, Eccles, in the County
of Lancaster, Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows;
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This invention relates to the construction of vessels such as kettles or pans to
be used for heating liquids.
The invention consists in forming the vessel with a corrugated bottom plate
instead of a flat one as usual, or in some cases I pass two similarly corrugated
parallel plates vertically or otherwise upwards through the vessel so as to form
an upward passage for the flame or heated air.
I thereby obtain a greatly increased heating surface in proportion to the size
of the vessel.
Improved Apparatus for Heating Liquids.
I, JOSEPH PRESTWICH, of Elm Bank, 72, Eccles Old Road, Eccles, in the County
of Lancaster, Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to the construction of vessels such as kettles or pans
to be used for heating liquids and the invention will be readily understood on
reference to the accompanying drawings, of which Fig. 1. is a sectional elevation,
and Fig. 2 a plan of the underside of a kettle made according to this invention.
Fig. 3 is a section of another form of kettle, hereafter referred to. Figs. 4 and 5
show in elevation and horizontal section another kind of vessel for heating fluids.
The invention consists in forming the vessel a with a corrugated bottom plate b
(Figs. 1 and 2) instead of a flat one as usual, or in some cases I pass a pair or more
than one pair of similarly corrugated parallel plates 61 61 (Fig. 3) vertically or
otherwise upwards through the vessel a so as to form an upward passage or
passages 62 for the flame or heated air. These plates b¹ may be used without the
corrugated bottom or in combination therewith as shewn at Fig. 3. They are
077

page_text: preferably not so wide as the vessel a and may be fitted with suitable sides or
made in one piece or joined together at the edges or otherwise arranged to enclose
the passage.
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:
By this invention I obtain a greatly increased heating surface in proportion
to the size of the vessel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is;
―:
1. A kettle, pan or similar vessel provided with a corrugated bottom, sub-
stantially as hereinbefore described.
2. A kettle pan or similar vessel provided with a pair or more than one pair
of parallel corrugated plates forming an upward open passage or passages for
the flame or heated air, substantially as herein before described.
Dated this 16th day of November 1898.
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
Agents for the Applicant, 4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester.
Improvements relating to Lawn-tennis Rackets.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 5th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Lawn-tennis Rackets.
I, BARON RICHARD DE WENDEL, of 4, Lasarettsgatan, Göteborg, in the Kingdom
of Sweden, Mechanical Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement;
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My invention relates to a lawn-tennis racket on which the condition of the game
or the score can be registered which thus need not be committed to memory by
the players.
In the accompanying drawing I have shown a racket of this description.
The invention consists in arranging on the handle of an ordinary racket, dials a
with the points and other indicating marks of the game arranged upon them, so
that one dial, for instance, is provided with the indications 15, 30, 40, 50 an-
other with a 1)" (deuce) and an A" (advantage), a third one with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
(game,) and a fourth one with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (set).
The indicating marks may, of course, vary as also the number of the dials.
Each dial is covered by a rotatable disc b provided with an aperture e which
in scoring is brought to coincide with the indication to be recorded. To prevent
unintentional disturbing of the disc after it has been placed in position, the disc
may be provided at the edge with teeth engaging with a spring-detent which
prevents unintentional backward motion of the disc. In place of the disc a pointer
may, of course, be used.
Evidently the pointer or disc might with equal results be made stationary and
the dial movable instead.
Moreover, for the dials may be substituted rollers to the circumferences of which
the indications are applied. The axes of rotation of the rollers should in this
case naturally be located at right angles to those of the dials shown in the draw-
ing, the rollers in the course of the game being so adjusted that the proper indica-
tion is brought in its proper place with reference to the pointer or disc.
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:-
An improved scoring-racket consisting of an ordinary racket on the handle of
which is placed one or more dials or rollers provided with indications of the kind
used in the game of lawn tennis, and over each of which dials or rollers is located
a pointer or a disc provided with an aperture, one of said parts being adjustable
with reference to the other.
101
1000
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
An Electric Switch Worked by Clockwork, or by Electricity, or both, or by Hand, independently of either.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 25th Mar., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Electric Switch Worked by Clockwork, or by Electricity, or both,
or by Hand, independently of either.
I, JOSEPH HOOPER, of 261, Berg Street, in the City of Pietermaritzburg, in the
Colony of Natal, 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 switch is so arranged that it can at will be operated at set times by clock-
work, or at any time by electricity or by hand. The arrangement is shown on
the accompanying drawing and consists essentially of a toggle joint connected on
the one hand with the switch rod G, and on the other hand with a lever A and
spring I means are also shown for operating the lever by clockwork or by
electricity.
The toggle joint consists of four members E, E, E, E, jointed together the two
lower members E, E, being jointed to the switch rod G and the two upper mem-
bers being at one end formed with jaws. The toggle joint is suspended from
the pin E which is fixed in a back or foundation plate. F is a spring for pulling
together the toggle joint members. In the position shown the jaws engage the
catch 1) on the lever A and hold the toggle joint in the spread or open position
until the clock turns the eccentric disc or cam B so as to depress the long end of
the lever A, or until the electro magnets (' are energised by an electric current from
a battery or from the switch H itself and thereby attract the lever A when the
operator depresses a push button. The catch 1) on the end of the lever A being
thus lifted out of the jaws, the spring F will cause the toggle joint to fly together
or close and give the rod G a smart or quick forward movement, and this by a
latch opens or shuts the switch H. When the spindle G is pushed upwards it
expands the toggle joint thus opening the jaws and allowing the catch 1) to be
pushed between the jaws, by the spring I, and to be held there until the clock or
the magnets release the catch from the jaws. The instrument may be fixed and
made without magnets or with both clock and magnets. By means of this inven-
tion I am enabled to work by clock or magnets from a push button on the electric
wires attached to any clock by wire or other suitable contact or switch so as to
cause a current for the magnets from a battery or the switch itself; the switch can
at any time be worked independently of the clock or the magnets.
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:
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1. The combination of a switch with a toggle joint and spring and jaws and
catch substantially as set forth

page_text: 2. The construction of toggle joint switch operating devices shown on the draw-
ing.
Dated this Twentieth day of September 1898.
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Patent Agents.
Improvements in Socks, Stockings and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Apr., 1898-Accepted, 18th June, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Socks, Stockings and the like.
I, WILLIAM ERNEST PORTERS, of 5, Manor Road, Stoughton, Guildford, Draper,
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 improvements in socks, stockings and the like and the
object is to so make them that those parts which wear out most readily can be easily
repaired. In carrying my invention into effect I proceed in or in about the
following manner making reference to the accompanying drawing which is a
sock in side view. I form each sock or the like with detachable heel, sole and
toe pieces, the edges of these pieces and also those of the parts to which they are
to be attached being finished off so as not to fray out. The parts are stitched or
otherwise joined together so as to form a complete foot covering, and as the heel,
sole and toe pieces wear out they can be readily removed and replaced by others
being stitched or darned to the edges of the adjoining parts. In the drawing
a, b, c, is the toe piece, c, d, e, f, the sole piece, and f, g, h, i the heel piece, the
latter being made somewhat larger than the actual heel of the sock or like. jis
the main part of the sock. The adjacent edges represented by lines, ac, de, f g
and gh are finished off as already mentioned so that they can be stitched together
without fraying out, the whole then forming the complete sock, stocking or the like.
Any of the parts may be thickened so as to be more durable. The invention is
applicable to any foot covering of a like nature to socks and stockings of whatever
material made. It is proposed to sell sets of toe, sole and heel pieces of sizes
suitable for repairing the size of sock with which they are to be used.
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. Socks, stockings and the like so made that certain portions called toe, sole
and heel pieces can be readily removed therefrom and similar pieces substituted
therefor, the whole substantially as described in the above specification and
exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
2. As new articles of commerce detachable toe, sole and heel pieces for use with
socks, stockings and the like such as are the subject matter of the above Claim 1.
Dated the 19th day of April 1898.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, E.C., Agents.
An Improved Enamel Protector applicable to the Base of all Vessels or Receptacles containing Liquid or Solid Material.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 24th June, 1898-Accepted, 30th July, 1898
An Improved Enamel Protector applicable to the Base of all Vessels
or Receptacles containing Liquid or Solid Material.
We, JAMES WHATMOUGH, of 35, Market Place, Caterer and Purveyor, and
JOHN HENRY WHATMOUGH, of 130, Rochdale, Draper, both of Oldham, in the
County of Lancashire, 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: —
pro-
Our invention consists of curved (or any other shaped) bars herein termed "
tectors" for the purpose of protecting the bottom of any vessel or receptacle.
And in order that our invention may be thoroughly understood, we now proceed
to describe the accompanying drawing thereof, reference being had to letters and
figures marked thereon.
Fig. 1, is a plan of the protectors fixed to the bottom of a vessel.
Fig. 2, is an elevation of Fig. 1.
In carrying our invention into practice we construct the protectors b with curved
metallic bars and fix the same to a vessel a by rivets c (or otherwise) through one,
two or more holes formed in the protectors. The protectors are covered with enamel
of the nature of glass rendered opaque by oxides of metals with a flux.
Our object is to apply the enamelled metal protectors to all and every description
of vessels, casks, or utensils of any design now in common use for holding liquors
and other things.
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: -
Enamelled protectors with a hole or holes and fixed by a rivet or rivets to the
base of all vessels containing liquid or solid material, substantially as above
described in this specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 24th day of June 1898.
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicants.
Improvements in of relating to Umbrellas, Parasols, and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 4th June, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in of relating to Umbrellas, Parasols, and the like.
I, FREDERICK WILLIAM GOLBY, of 36, Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex,
Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by Theodor Hofrichter, of
Tetschen, Bohemia, Austria, Manufacturer, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to umbrellas, parasols and the like so constructed that the
covers can be easily removed and replaced by others when desired. Such an umbrella
has great advantages, as it may be readily transformed into a parasol or vice versa, or
the umbrella parasol or the like may be fitted with a cover the color of which harmonises
with that of a lady's apparel.
In the accompanying drawings which is furnished in illustration of the invention,
Fig. 1 is an elevation of the umbrella frame without the cover, and Fig. 2 is an inside
view of the cover for same. Figs. 3 and 4 are front and side elevations of one of the
ribs of the umbrella frame. Fig. 5 is a front elevation of the cover; and Figs. 6
and 7 are two detail views of the invention. The same parts are lettered to correspond
in all the figures.
The frame of the umbrella does not differ from those hitherto in use, except that the
ribs a are provided with eyes b b¹ formed respectively at or near the outer end of
the ribs and at a convenient part of their length.
The cover c is provided on its inner side with studs or buttons ff corresponding
in position with the eyes 6 6¹ on the ribs a and being preferably similar to the spring
studs used on gloves (see Figs. 6 and 7).
To cover the umbrella with the cover c the cap g fastened to its middle is put over
the top h of the umbrella stick and the studs or buttons ff are introduced into the
eyes b b¹ on the ribs . In order to fix the cap g in position on the top of the
umbrella stick, the cap is provided with a slot i, with which engages a spring k fitted
in the top h of the stick.
It will be seen, that by these means anyone may readily and. in a few seconds
remove the cover and substitute another.
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. An umbrella, parasol and the like fitted with a frame having ribs a with
eyes b b1 therein, and a cover provided with studs or buttons ff engaging with
said eyes, substantially as and for the purpose herein before set forth and illustrated
in the accompanying drawings.
2. In umbrellas, parasols and the like of the kind indicated in Claim 1, the device
for fastening the cover to the frame consisting of eyes 6 b¹ on the ribs of the frame

page_text: and corresponding spring studs f f on the cover, substantially as and for the
purpose hereinbefore described with reference to Figs. 6 and 7 of the accompanying
drawings.
ןזך.
1000
F. W. GOLBY,
36, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.
An Improved Embrocation.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 17th Dec.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Embrocation.
I, MILLIE ETHEL MARCER (Miss), of 15, Warwick Row, Coventry, in the County
of Warwick, 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 as hereinafter described to an improved embrocation
preferably for human application for the cure of rheumatism, lumbago, sprains
bruises, chilblains, bites from insects and for similar complaints. My invention
consists essentially of an embrocation composed of the following ingredients and
is applied outwardly to the affected parts. According to my invention the
ingredients are mixed preferably to this stated proportion.
I take of acetum
Spt. terebinth
Spt. vini rect.
Spt. camphorae
Ovi vitelli
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40 parts
4 parts.
1 part.
1 part.
4 parts.
The last mentioned ingredient is well whipped to be reduced to a fluid state.
The whole of the ingredients are then placed in a suitable mixing machine and well
incorporated, and the embrocation is now ready for use.
Having particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
1. The improved embrocation consisting of the several ingredients preferably
proportioned substantially as described and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 15th day of September 1898.
WILLIAM HENRY BARACLOUGH,
36, Temple Street, Birmingham, Applicant's Agent.
Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Year: 1898

page_text: I, WILLIAM THOMAS KININMONTII, of 248, Gairbraid Street, Maryhill, in the
City of Glasgow, Bank Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:
This invention which relates to golf clubs has for its object to provide an im-
proved grip for the shafts or handles of such clubs.
The improved grip is composed of a strip of fabric coated externally with a layer
of rubber, gutta percha or compounds of either or both of these materials, the
strip being lapped helically around the end of the club shaft and bound with
cord or other material in the usual way.
The rubber strip provides a grip which may be firmly grasped by the hand and
is impervious to water, whilst the fabric on which it is vulcanised or coated pre-
vents stretch of the material.
1000
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
Of the Firm of Cruikshank & Fairweather,
Chartered Patent Agents,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Golf Clubs.
I, WILLIAM THOMAS KININMONTH, of 248, Gairbraid Street, Maryhill, in the
City of Glasgow, Bank Agent, 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 which relates to golf clubs has for its object to provide an im-
proved grip for the shafts or handles of such clubs.
As illustrated by the accompanying drawing, the improved grip is composed of
a strin A of fabric coated externally with a layer of rubber, gutta percha or com-
pounds of either or both of these materials, the strip being by preference roughened
on the outside and lapped helically around the end of the club shaft B, then
bound with cord C or other material in the usual way.
The rubber strip provides a grip which may be firmly grasped by the hand and
is impervious to water, whilst the fabric on which it is vulcanised or coated pre-
vents stretch of the material.

page_text: Before applying the improved grip a strip D of cloth may be first wound upon
the club shaft B.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:—
An improved grip for the shaft or handle of a golf club made of a strip of
fabric externally coated as described and lapped helically around the end of the
shaft.
Dated this 24th day of Maren 1899.
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
Of the Firm of Cruikshank & Fairweather,
Chartered Patent Agents,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Agent for the Applicant.
en 1899.
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
Of the Firm of Cruikshank & Fairweather,
Chartered Patent Agents,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of a Material for use in the Purifi- cation of Oils, Syrups and other Liquids, and for Deodorizing and Decolorizing purposes.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Apr., 1898-Accepted, 9th July, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of a Material for use in the Purifi-
cation of Oils, Syrups and other Liquids, and for Deodorizing and
Decolorizing purposes.
REGINALD AUGUSTUS LOWDER HILL, Medical Practitioner, of Athole House,
Merton Road, Wimbledon, in the County of Surrey, Member of the Royal
College of Surgeons, England, Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians,
London, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
This invention has for its object the manufacture of an improved material
suitable for use in the purification of oils syrups and other liquids and for
decolorizing and deodorizing purposes.
The material I prepare substantially as follows. Having selected a plastic
clay which shall be as free as possible from the sulphates of lime and magnesia
I subject it, whilst in blocks, either in a kiln or oven, to such heat as will
thoroughly free it from moisture or damp. After the clay has been so dried
I reduce it to a such a granular condition by putting it through a granulating
mil as will enable it to pass through a 1/8th mesh seive. I then afterwards pass
the clay so granulated through a seiving mill so as to remove any dust which
may remain in it after such granulation. With 32 gallons of the clay so granulated
and seived I mix 16 gallons fine hardwood sawdust which has been previously
steeped in 1 quart of crude petroleum and 1 quart of linseed oil. After this
mixture has been allowed to remain for twenty four hours undisturbed so as to
ensure a certain amount of absorption of the oils (contained in the sawdust)
by the clay I again mix the materials thoroughly together and place them in
in suitable circular iron or clay retorts which have been previously heated to a
good red heat.
The retorts after being filled are then closed and the prepared material is
allowed to remain in them for two or more hours the heat being maintained
in them for that period or until the clay in them has become thoroughly
carbonized, the material is then withdrawn from the retorts into closed irou
vessels in such manner as to prevent as much as possible any contact between
the air and carbonized clay whilst this operation is being performed. The clay
is then allowed to cool gradually in closed vessels after which process it is fit
for use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
An improved method in the preparation and manufacture of a deodor-
izing, decolorizing, and filtering material substantially as and for the purposes
hereinbefore described.
Dated this 30th day of March 1898.
REGINALD AUGUSTUS LOWDER HILL, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
Improvements in the Method of and Means employed for Steering Vessels.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 19th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Method of and Means employed for Steering
Vessels.
I, JOSEPH SCHMUCKER, of Regensburg, in the Kingdom of Bavaria, and Empire
of Germany, Postal Officer, 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 method of and means employed
for steering ships, steam boats, and other vessels, the object being to dispense with
the rudder heretofore employed and to substitute therefor screws placed one on
each side of the stern of the vessel and combined with mechanism whereby the
screws can be operated or rendered inoperative as desired.
Such being the nature and object of my said invention, the following is a
complete description of same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings,
in which
Fig. 1 is an elevation of the underside of a ship fitted with the improved steer-
ing device and with the bottom partly broken away.
Fig. 2 is side elevation of Fig. 1.
According to this invention I employ screws 1 and 2 fixed onto the shaft 3
and having their wings or vanes set in like directions or angles so as to ensure
most effective results. The shaft 3 is in the ships' body, being carried in bearings
or pedestals fixed in the side walls thereof and rendered water-tight by the stuffing
boxes 4, 4. The shaft 3 may be driven by various means, for instance, as shewn
in Fig. 1, by bevel wheels 5 from a shaft G driven by an independant steam engine
or a dynamo directly coupled to the shaft of the screw propeller, or by other gear
from another engine.
By means of the screws 1 and 2 the ship can be steered to the right or to the
left, or shifted about without the action of the screw propeller 7 being interfered
with and without the necessity of employing a rudder.
The invention is equally applicable to all vessels, as the screws 1 and 2 may
be driven by an independant engine, or by hand power from a steering wheel or
helm, or on steam vessels from the ships engine.
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 use in combination with a vessel of a cross shaft 3 and screws 1-2 one on
either side of the vessel and near the stern of same, as and for the purpose herein
described and substantially as illustrated by the annexed drawings.
1000
JOSEPH
SCHMUCKER,
By his Agents, Brierley & Howard,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax.