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Improvements in Holders for Lamp Shades, Globes, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Holders for Lamp Shades, Globes, and the like.
JOHN WESTWOOD LEA and JOHN HALL PERRINS of Midland Works,
Bracebridge Street Birmingham, Chandelier Mauufacturers, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The method usually employed is to pierce a straight ring at the sides, then
insert one end of the arm, and fasten same by rivetting or brazing.
We propose using a flanged ring the interior of which is to be indented in two or
more places. The outside flange to have holes pierced near indentations. The
arm is then pierced so as to fit tightly into the hole and indentation, and then
rivetted to the flange.
Dated this 18th day of March 1896.
JOHN WESTWOOD LEA,
JOHN HALL PERRINS,
Midland Works, Bracebridge Street, Birmingham.
JOHN WESTWOOD LEA and JOHN HALL PERRINS of Midland Works,
Bracebridge Street Birmingham, Chandelier Manufacturers, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Our invention relates to holders consisting of a ring to which may be attached
one, two or more arms, but more particularly to gas globe holders.
The method usually employed is to pierce a straight metal ring, (not flanged) at
the side, then insert one end of a radial arm and fasten same, by riveting over the
piece inserted in the hole, or by brazing the arm to the ring.
We have proposed using a flanged ring G Fig. I. which is indented or bulged
out, from the inside in one or more places A according to the number of arms to be
attached. Underneath and directly opposite each of the indentations, we add a
projection I, which is the same and in one piece with the outside flange J. Each
of the projections is then pierced or slotted in two places B & C.
Having then slotted one end of the arm H in such a manner, as to leave three
projections D. E. F. the projection D slides into the indentation A. inside the ring,
and the remaining two projections E & F to correspond with the slots B. C in
projection of flange, the projection F on arm H. which is inserted, in the outermost
Blot C. on flange I is rivetted underneath the flange, thus the radial arm H is
prevented from being drawn or lifted up, away from the flanged ring G.
We may here mention that the flanged ring, we use, may be of any size or
strength.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be carried into effect, we declare that
what we now claim is :-
(1) Attaching radial arms, to a flanged ring.
JOHN WESTWOOD LEA,
JOHN HALL PERRINS,
Members of the Firm of Lea & Perrins,
Midland Chandelier Works, Bracebridge Street, Birmingham.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 1st May, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Jan., 1897-Accepted, 3rd Apr., 1897
JAMES FARRAR Stannary Street, Halifax Bottle Brush Maker do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This water motor or turbine is made with an outer casing of iron or other metal
& is fitted with a brass injector & coupler at the side of the outer case with two
bolts. The injector as one or more small holes at the inner side of the case which
plays through a brass (or other metal) wheel with great force causing the wheel to
revolve with great speed. The wheel is fitted with a centre shaft which is secured
to the framework by two bosses bolted or screwed to the framework. The wheel is
made with a rim on the outer edge & round the rim are a number of holes for the
water to act upon & to pass through & out at the outlet at bottom of motor. At
each end of the shaft is fitted a loose chuck with set screw to screw on to the shaft,
the other end of the chuck as brass (or other metal) tube fitted into chuck to take
a bottle brush & is secured by a set screw. The motor is specially adapted for
driving bottle brushes or for driving any other light machine or article where
small power is required.
DL: 20 11906
JAMES FARRAR.
I, JAMES FARRAH, of 4, Stannary Street, Halifax, in the County of York,
Brush Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS :-
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of a turbine or water motor constructed according to
my invention, and
Fig. 2 is cross section taken through line A-B of Fig. 1.
The wheel or turbine is represented at C, enclosed within a double casing D-E.
The turbine is mounted upon a central shaft F, and both ends of the said shaft
receive a spindle G to which is attached a brush H for the purpose of cleaning
bottles or the shaft may be used for driving any light machinery. The turbine is
made to revolve by a stream of water which enters the pipe I and passes through
a small opening a, the water issuing therefrom playing upon the buckets of the
turbine by which means the wheel is made to revolve at a rapid rate.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A turbine or water motor enclosed within a chamber, and caused to revolve by a
single jet of water in the manner described and as illustrated in the annexed
drawings.
Dated this 01 1
1000
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Halifax, Patent Agents.
Improvements in the Construction of Bicycle Frames.
Year: 1896

page_text: This Print is in accordance with the Original Specification as it stands after
Amendment (under Section 11 of the Patents, &c. Act, 1883) as required by
the decision of the Comptroller General, of the 4th day of April 1898.
Improvements in the Construction of Bicycle Frames.
We, HARRY WILLIAM NEILD, FRANCIS FREDERICK BARNES and FRANCIS CAMPBELL,
all of 89 Blackheath Road in the County of Kent, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
We construct bicycle frames from tubes of aluminium in the following
manner: we cut the tubes to the required size and coat them at the ends and
parts where joints are to be made, with a solder consisting of zinc alloyed with a
small proportion of aluminium. We arrange the tubes thus prepared in gun metal
moulds, a mould being provided for each joint, lug or attachment. The tubes
are laid out in the moulds in the required relative positions and the moulds are
then filled with molten aluminium. In this way at one operation the frame is
formed ready for finishing.
Dated this 23rd day of October 1896
HARRY W. NEILD.
FRANCIS F. BARNES.
FRANCIS CAMPBELL.
Improvements in the Construction of Bicycle Frames.
We, HARRY WILLIAM NEILD, FRANCIS FREDERICK BARNES and FRANCIS CAMPBELL,
all of 89 Blackheath Road, in the County of Kent, 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:-
We construct bicycle frames from tubes of aluminium in the following
manner: we cut the tubes to the required size and coat them at the ends and
parts where joints are to be made, with a solder consisting of zinc alloyed with
a small proportion say 5 per cent of aluminium. We plug the ends of the tubes
in any convenient manner and arrange them thus prepared in gun metal moulds,
a mould being provided for each joint, lug or attachment. The tubes are laid out
in the moulds in the required relative positions and the moulds are then filled

page_text: with molten aluminium. In this way at one operation the frame is formed ready
for finishing.
Figure 1 is a plan of the lower half of one of the moulds and Figure 2 shows
the joint produced.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we would have it understood
that we are aware that it has been previously proposed to construct bicycle frames
by coating the ends of the frame tubes with a fusible metal or alloy, and then
placing the prepared tubes in their proper relative positions in moulds and cast-
ing junction lugs of aluminium or aluminium alloys on the parts to be connected
and we make no general claim to such method of construction, but, we declare
that what we claim is :-
In the manufacture of bicycle frames substantially as described, the use of the
solder consisting of zinc alloyed with a small percentage of aluminium.
Dotod this 23rd day of Tul 1807
HARRY W. NEILD.
FRANCIS F. BARNES.
F. CAMPBELL.
HARRY W. NEILD.
FRANCIS F. BARNES.
F. CAMPBELL.
Apparatus for Sawing and Cutting Stone and Marble.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 12th Dec., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Apparatus for Sawing and Cutting Stone and Marble.
I, GRÉGOIRE ARNOULD BERNARDIN WINCQz of Soignies, Belgium, 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:-
Apparatus for sawing or cutting stone and marble generally consists of a
rectangular saw frame suspended by rods oscillating from cross bars supported by
screw chain or rope tackle so as to enable the whole to be raised or lowered as
required between guide columns reciprocating moticn being imparted to a crank
and the feed of the saws being so regulated as to be slightly less than the cut so as
not to strain the saws. It will, however, be obvious that were the rate of feed of
the saws equal to the cut, the rapidity of the work would be materially increased.
Many attempts have been made to obtain this result but have failed either by
reason of the apparatus being imperfect or not working in an absolutely automatic
manner. The present improvements in apparatus for sawing or cutting stone and
marble have for their object to provide the saw carrying frame with means
whereby the feed of the saws is effected automatically and continuously at a rate
commensurate with the cut.
The invention is illustrated diagrammatically in the accompanying drawing in
which a is the saw frame suspended by ropes 6 passing over guide pulleys c and
wound on the part d of a drum de of two diameters, a cord f being wound on the
part e passing round a pulley g and attached to a counterweight h immersed in
water contained in a cylinder i so as to form a hydrostatic balance, that is to say
the gravity of the counterweight immersed in water balances the weight of the saw
frame and its accessories, without the saws which when mounted on the frame
produce a preponderating effect which tends to cause the frame to descend
proportionately to the cut. When the stone is sawn through the cock j is opened
to fet out the water and allow of the saws being raised by the preponderating
action of the counterweight. The guide pulley g may be provided if necessary
with a brake strap k actuated by a weight / or otherwise.
The invention hereinbefore described may also be applied to apparatus for
sawing stone by means of helical wires.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The combination, with a suspended saw frame for sawing stone or marble, of a
feed regulating device formed by a hydrostatic balance consisting of a counter-
weight immersed in water, suspended by a rope winding on to a drum from which
unwind the suspension ropes of the saw frame as the sawing progresses, all
substantially as specified.
Dated this 10th day of November 1906
A. M. & WM. CLARK,
53, Chancery Lane, London, Chartered Patent Agents.
Improvements in the Construction of Artificial Legs.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 19th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Artificial Legs.
I, JAMES STUBBS of 94 Sheaf Street Station Road, in the City of Sheffield,
Artificial Limb Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same has to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to the improved construction of artificial legs, the object
being to secure increased lightness and efficiency.
The invention is illustrated in the annexed sheet of drawings, similar letters
referring to similar parts in all the figures.
Fig. 1, represents a finished leg and foot.
Fig. 2, shows the joint between the two materials and the position of the
supporting wirework.
Fig. 3, shows a section of the lower part of A, and the rubber foot.
Fig. 4, the supporting wire work.
My present invention is an improvement upon my prior invention for which
Letters Patent were granted to me No. 13078, 1889, and I therefore do not claim
anything which is therein claimed.
In carrying out my present invention I make the upper portion of the leg A, of
sheet aluminium, preferably in two longitudinally divided parts rivetted or otherwise
secured together after being stamped to form.
I prefer to make the lower end of the part A, with a plate P, leaving a shallow
recess R, to receive the upper part of the foot F, which is either tapered or set
down for the purpose as shown in Fig. 3.
The foot F, is made of vulcanised sponge rubber, and to give increased strength
to this part I insert one or more layers of woven wire, or other wires as in Fig. 2
marked W, also in Fig. 4.
These are in position when the rubber is vulcanised and do not interfere with the
elastic action of the foot in walking.
In this arrangement I dispense with the use of a wood junction piece between the
rubber foot and the upper part A, as described in my prior patent.
I secure the foot F, to the aluminium part A, and the plate P, by means
of cement or other adhesive material, and I may also use any auxiliary means such
as wire or the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. An artificial leg constructed as herein before described and set forth.
2. In the construction of an artificial leg, the plate P, extending across or partly
across the lower part of A, and forming a support for the rubber foot F, as
herein before described.
Doted the 1st der of Avoust 1806
ROBT. F. DRURY, C.P.A.,
Bank Buildings, George Street, Sheffield, Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in the Construction of Hydrocarburetted-air Engines, and in their Application to Tram and other Road-carriages.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application (in United Kingdom), 1st Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 1st Oct., 1896-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1896
Improvements in the Construction of Hydrocarburetted-air Engines,
and in their Application to Tram and other Road-carriages.
1, CHARLES MARTEL, of 4, Rue de Chantilly, Paris, in the French Republic
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 motor engines operated by the combustion of hydro-
carburetted-air and specially adapted for use with "automobiles" or mechanically
propelled road-cars.
In order that my invention and the mode of applying the same may be fully
understood, I will proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying
drawings whereof Figs. 1 and 2 are diagrammatic views illustrating one mode in
which my improved inotor, A, may be applied in the propulsion of a road-carriage,
the former being a longitudinal vertical section and the latter a plan. As may
be seen from the figures, the body of the vehicle is held flexibly, by springs, on a
frame formed of tubes suitably shaped and arranged, driving wheels, B, being
mounted, behind, on a fixed bent axle, B. The main shaft, A, of the motor acts,
through the medium of the two friction plates A2, A3, on a shaft C which is
capable of rotating at different relative speeds, according to the position occupied
by the plate A3 on the said shaft C in relation to the centre of the plate A
Finally, the pitch pinions C1, C2 operate, by means of endless chains D, D', the
pitch wheels B2, B3, mounted upon the rear motor wheels, B, and a crank A',
attached to the end of the shaft A', may be used for putting the motor A in
action, with the assistance of, for example, a spring ratchet wheel and a catch
(not illustrated in the drawings).
Figs. 3 and 4 of the annexed drawings, illustrate a special arrangement of
petroleum motor devised by me for carrying my invention into effect; Fig. 3
being a sectional elevation, along the broken line 3-3 in Fig. 4, and Fig. 4 a
sectional elevation, along the broken line 4-4 in Fig. 3.
As will be seen from what follows, my object has been to satisfy the following
desiderata :-Motor small in size, light and powerful; means of motion adjustable
to secure perfect equilibrium, so as to avoid shaking; parts subjected to strain
perfectly sheltered from dust and mud, and those liable to become dirty, or to
break, easily accessible for the purpose of cleaning and capable of renewal by any
person slightly or not at all conversant with mechanical matters; set in operation
as casily and as quickly as possible; speed capable of being varied to the greatest
extent and by a very simple operation without obliging the conductor of the auto-
mobile vehicle to descend; adaptibility for the use of petroleum having a density
Improved Pocket for Garments.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Apr., 1896-Accepted, 16th May, 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Pocket for Garments.
We, PAUL HOSSFELD, Engineer, of 45 and 46 Badstrasse, Berlin, and SANDOR
BEER, Merchant, of the Firm of Hossfeld and Beer, of Charlottenstrasse 99, Berlin,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The present invention relates to pockets for garments and has for its object to
provide an arrangement to prevent any article being taken unnoted from the pocket
by thieves.
On the accompanying drawings one arrangement of the pocket is illustrated,
Fig. 1 shows the pocket in cross section and Fig. 2 is an elevation of same attached
to a vest.
The theft preventing arrangement consists in the opening of the pocket c in the
vest a being encompassed by springs. On one side of the opening in the material a
of the vest a a spiral spring e is arranged, and within the material 6 on the other
side a flat spring is provided. The one side of the pocket is thus rendered stiff,
and the other side because of the spiral spring e is capable of being extended,
these two sides when the pocket is in its normal condition lying tight against each
other. When the pocket is gripped the spiral spring is pulled outwards, and there-
from arises an action on the pocket which is conveyed to the wearer of the vest,
whereby any unauthorized attempt upon the pocket is made known.
Underneath the flat spring an elastic strip d is provided, which serves as a
support to the spiral spring e and at the same time increases the hindrance to the
withdrawal of any article.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
A pocket provided with a spiral spring on the upper edge of its front side, a flat
spring on its inner side and having an elastic support for the spiral spring, so that
the pocket opening is automatically closed, in order to present security against
unauthorized invasion.
1
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CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
Chartered Patent Agents, 62 Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Plunger-pumps.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Jan., 1896-Accepted, 21st Mar., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Plunger-pumps.
I, JOSEF REISINGER, Merchant, of 3ª Holzstrasse, Munich, in the Kingdom
of Bavaria, Germany, do hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what
manner the same is performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The present invention relates to plunger-pumps and consists of a device for
driving the plungers of said pumps.
And in order to render the present Specification more easily intelligible reference
is had to the accompanying drawing which shows a vertical section through a
pump cylinder provided with the said plunger operating device.
The pump cylinder 6 is provided at each side at about its middle with lugs a a
in which is mounted a shaft ce¹ having a double crank formed thereon and having
one end extending out of the cylinder and provided with a crank d or if machine
power is employed a sheave pulley may be substituted for the hand crank.
The cranks and
having crank pins g g' are each connected by means of a
rod to one of the plungers.
The operation is very simple :-Obviously on revolving the shaft cc¹ the
plungers will be reciprocated within the cylinder in opposite directions.
By means of the present invention a very easy movement of the plungers takes
place and a very advantageous transmission of power, longer stroke, uninter-
rupted delivery, are attained whilst the air bell or reservoir hitherto employed
may be omitted."
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is performed I declare that what I claim is:
A mechanism for operating the plungers of plunger-pumps, consisting of a
double crank shaft mounted within the pump cylinder, plungers adapted to
reciprocate at opposite sides of said shafts and connecting rods from the cranks
to the plungers substantially as described.
Dated this 2nd day of January 1896.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Squares.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Squares.
I, GEORGE SONNENTHAL, of 85, Queen Victoria Street London Engineer do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to tools known as squares.
The invention consists of fitting a jointed square with a scale and a finger,
arranged to show the angle at which the square is at any time placed.
Preferably one arm of the square is weighted sufficiently to hold the other arm
in a perpendicular position.
A spirit level may be added to the square if desired.
Dated this 25th day of November 1896.
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97 Newgate Street, London, Agent for Applicant.
I, GEORGE SONNENTHAL, of 85, Queen Victoria Street, London, Engineer, do
bereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to tools known as adjustable or pivotted squares, employed
by Engineers and others.
The invention consists of fitting a jointed or pivotted square with a scale and an
index finger, arranged to show the angle at which the square, is at any time set.
If desired one arm of the square can be weighted sufficiently to hold the other
arm balanced in a perpendicular position.
A spirit level may be added to the square if desired.
I will now describe the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings
in which,
Fig. 1. shows a reduced front elevation of my improved square.
Fig. 2. shows a plan view on a larger scale with a spirit level attached.
Fig. 3. shows an end elevation also with level, and with the long arm of the
square broken off.
A is the moveable arin of the square.
B is the indicating finger.
C is the quadrant with graduated scale shewing angle to which square is adjusted.
Cie the art prin connected to A by the ivot D

page_text: E is a peg or rest, to stop needle at the right-angle.
F is the spirit level.
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. An adjustable jointed square furnished with quadrant, and graduated scale on
short arm, and with index finger on long arm, so as to show the angle at which
the square is set, as herein described and set forth.
2. An adjustable square, with scale and index finger as in Claim 1, combined with
a spirit level as herein described and set forth.
Dated this 4th day of August 1897.
S. S. BROMHEAD
97, Newgate Street, London, E.C., Patent Agent
Improvements in Paper Files.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 31st July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Paper Files.
I, ADOLF THOMANN of 7, Bulauerstrasse, 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:-
The present invention consists of an apparatus or contrivance for filing and
keeping documents such for example as pamphlets, periodicals, music and the
like. The new apparatus is shewn in the accompanying drawing, as applied to a
paper case or portfolio, one of the covers of which has been removed.
Figure 1 is a front view.
Figure 2 is a plan view.
Figures 3 and 4 details of a binding contrivance formed of strips of wood.
Figures 5, 6 and 7 illustrate the kind of clamp used for binding, in side view
elevation and plan respectively.
Figure 8 shews the manner in which the document or other object is secured.
none of the boards of-the-portfolio_a, clamps b, are fastened by means of the
bent round or turned down laps c. The clamps 6 (see Figure 8) penetrate-through-
the documents d, over which a strip of wood or binding stick e, is laid square the
projecting ends of the clamps being then bent over.
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 apparatus for filing and keeping documents consisting of binding clamps b
fastened into a paper case or portfolio, these clamps penetrating through the
documents to be filed and kept and being then bent round over a strip of wood or
the like.
1
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ADOLF THOMANN,
Per J. G. Lorrain, C.P.A.,
Filing Agent.
Improvements in Carbon Brush Holders for Electro Motors and Dynamos.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 13th May, 1896-Accepted, 20th June, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Carbon Brush Holders for Electro Motors and
Dynamos.
We, FREDERICK HENRY ROYCE, and ERNEST ALEXANDER CLAREMONT,
both of Cooke Street, Hulme, Manchester, in the County of Lancaster,
Manufacturing Electricians, 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 means for retaining or holding a carbon brush or
block so as to cause constant and unvarying pressure to be maintained by the
carbon block on the commutator in an electro motor or a dynamo.
In the accompanying drawing
Fig. 1 is a front view of a bracket for holding a carbon brush, and with our
invention applied.
Fig. 2 is a part sectional side view of the same drawn through line A. A.
The letters of reference are the same for like parts in both views.
In this invention we employ a bracket as a in which to place the carbon brush b
with a spring as c for following up the brush as it is reduced by wear, said bracket
and spring being of the form and construction substantially as at present employed.
We affix a lever as d to the bracket a by means of a spindle e passed through the
end of said lever opposite to that which supports the spring c and inserted in the
jaws a' of the aforesaid bracket.
In order to obtain a constant pressure or an approximately constant pressure of
the carbon brush or block b on the commutator 1 we affix a spindle f to the
bracket a by means of a stud g said spindle passing through the lever d and having
a screw nutk thereon with a coiled or other suitably formed spring as j placed
between said nut and the lever d the compression of the spring; being regulated
by the nut k. By the combination of the action of the spring j, the lever d and the
spring c a constant and unvarying pressure is maintained by the carbon block 6 on
the commutator irrespective of the diminution in the length of said carbon block
by wear.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
In electro motors and dynamos for permitting local vibration and obtaining a
constant pressure of the carbon brush or block on the commutator, the combination
of a bracket as a for holding the carbon brush or block, a spring as c for keeping
said carbon block in contact with the commutator, a fulcrumed lever as d for
holding said spring, and a coiled or other suitably shaped spring as j acting on said
lever, substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore described.
Dated this 12th day of May 1896
THOMAS PRESCOTT,
53 Arcade Chambers, St. Mary's Gate, Manchester,
Agent for Applicants.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Mar., 1896-Accepted, 2nd May, 1896
Figure 1 shows a side view of an improved protector for narrow bladed scissors.
Figure 2 shows a side view of a pair of such scissors with the protector upon
them.
Figure 3 shows a side view of a pair of broad bladed scissors with an improved
protector, and Figure 4 shows an edge view of the same.
Figure 5 shows a side view of an improved protector perforated and slotted and
provided with two rings or mouldings at its upper end between which an elastic
india rubber band is placed. Or the rings or mouldings may be placed at a suitable
distance between the perforations and the top open end of the protector as shown
at Figure 6.
The protector shown at Figure 1 is perforated and slit for a suitable length from
its top open end downwards at 1 either on one or both sides, when placed upon the
blades of the scissors the slits open slightly but firmly clip the sides and edges of
the blades until removed for the scissors to be used.
Each protector may be made of steel or other suitable metal silvered or otherwise
plated.
The protectors shown at Figures 3 and 4 for broad bladed scissors having
blades 2 somewhat thicker than the bows 3 are perforated and slotted for a suitable
length from the top open end downwards at 4 in each edge, the sides separate
slightly to admit the blades, then close into the position shown until removed for
the scissors to be used.
The protector shown at Figure 5 is perforated and slotted on either or both sides
or edges, and provided with two rings or other shaped mouldings 5 at its upper
open end between which an elastic india rubber band 6 is placed, this band gives
way to admit the blades of the scissors, then contracts and securely holds the
protector.
Protectors perforated, slotted, and provided with an india rubber band may be
made of much thinner metal than protectors not provided with an elastic band."
Instead of the mouldings 5 being formed at the upper end of the protector they
may be formed about intermediately between the top and the perforations, and have
an elastic band 6 between them as shown at Figure 6.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of-my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The construction and employment of scissors protectors having perforated
and slotted sides or edges as shown at Figures 1 and 4 substantially as described.
2. The construction and employment of scissors protectors having perforated

page_text: and slotted sides or edges provided with mouldings 5 and an elastic india rubber
band 6 as shown at Figures 5 and 6 substantially as described.
Dated this Thirtieth day of March 1896
H. W. GOUGH, C.E.,
Agent.
ing Matter
Year: 1896

page_text: I, SYDNEY PITT, of Sutton in the County of Surrey, Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention (which has been communicated to me from
abroad by Leopold Cassella & Co. of Frankfort-on-Main in the Empire of Germany)
to be as follows:-
If dinitrocresol is heated with four to six parts by weight of a sulphide of an
alkali and one to three parts by weight of sulphur a melt of a deep color is obtained
containing a dyestuff of unknown molecular constitution which has the property of
dyeing a brown on unmordanted cotton especially in presence of sulphides or strong
alkalies.
Example. 25 parts by weight of dinitrocresol are heated with 125 parts by weight
of sulphide of sodium and 50 parts by weight of sulphur within one hour to 100° C.
The temperature is then gradually raised to about 160° C. and the mixture
Inaintained at this temperature until the melt has become solid. The operation
generally lasts from two to three hours. The crushed inelt can be used directly or
its solution may be cautiously mixed with muriatic acid until the reaction is neutral.
Then the precipitated dyestuff is filtered off and made into a paste or dried. In this
case the dyestuff must be dissolved in some soda lye or sulphide of soda before
dyeing.
004
Decemben 1904
Production of a Brown Coloring Matter.
I, SYDNEY PITT, of Sutton, in the County of Surrey, Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention (which has been communicated to me from
abroad by Leopold Cassella & Co., of Frankfort-on-Main, in the Empire of Germany,)
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
If dinitrocresol is heated with four to six parts by weight of a sulphide of an
alkali.and one to three parts by weight of sulphur a melt of a deep color is obtained
containing a dyestuff of unknown inolecular constitution which has the property
of dyeing a brown on unmordanted' cotton especially in presence of sulphides or
strong alkalies.
Example: 25 parts by weight of dinitrocresol are heated with 125 parts by weight
of sulphide of sodiumn and 50 parts by weight of sulphur for one hour to 1000 C.
The temperature is then gradually raised to about 160° C. and the mixture

page_text: maintained at this temperature until the melt has become solid. The operation
generally lasts from two to three hours. The crushed melt can be used directly or
its solution may be cautiously mixed with muriatic acid until the. reaction is
neutral. Then the precipitated dyestuff is filtered off and made into a paste or
dried. In this case the dyestuff must be dissolved in some soda lye or sulphide of
soda before dyeing.
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. Producing a brown coloring matter by heating one part of dinitrocresol with
about four parts of a sulphide of an alkali and one to three parts of sulphur
substantially as described.
2. As a new article of manufacture the brown coloring matter herein described.
Leaf Turner for Music and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Apr., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 24th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Leaf Turner for Music and the like.
JOHN BEAUCHAMP 210 Liverpool Road Islington N. Carver and Gilder do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Consists of arms and upright rods in one piece Spiral springs are fitted to the
rods to give the motion from right to left Rods and springs are embedded in the
centre post of the apparatus At the end of arm is a wedge clip for holding
the top edge of leaf The arms are held at the right side by upright rods with a
loop at the top end and a finger key at the bottom By raising the key the loop
slips through two pieces of slotted metal one above the other the arm going between
and thus holds the arm and by pressing down on the key the loop drops and thus
releases the arm as required.
The music &c. is held in the middle of the apparatus by a rod with an open loop top
and bottom to keep it in position.
1000
JOHN BEAUCHAMP 210 Liverpool Road Islington London N. Carver and Gilder
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 music leaf turning device is shown in the accompanying drawing.
Fig. 1 represents the present device in front view (a) the arm for turning over
the leaf. (h) the wedge clip at the end of arm for holding the top edge of leaf
(6) the centre post containing the rods and springs. (c) the rods each with loop (i)
at the top end and finger key (d) at the bottom end (k) the slotted catch that
holds the arm to the right when the loop (i) is raised by pushing up the finger
key (d).
Fig. 2. shows the centre post (b) open at the side with arms (a) and rods (9)
in one, Spiral springs (e) are fitted to the rods to give the motion from right to left.
Fig. 2 shows spiral spring (e) fixed to the rod at the top end, the rod being inside
the spring
Fig. 3 shows the front cover with music holder (f) pivoted at each end to carry
the music round.
Fig. 4 shows the slotted catch enlarged. Fig. 44 shows the same with the arm (a)
held by the loop (i).
Fig. 5. shows the wedge clip enlarged. Fig. 54 the end of same showing how the
leaf is held, by opening the piece of music at the centre it is slipped into the loop
top and bottom of the holder (f) Fig. 3. the arm (a) is pulled over and placed in the
slotted catch (k) the finger key (d) is raised causing the loop (i) at the end of rod (c)

page_text: to slip up in front of the arm, the last leaf of music is turned over and the top edge
inserted in the wedge clip (h) and so on till all the leaves are fixed, the arms being
released by pulling down the finger key (d).
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 apparatus for turning over leaves of music and the like constructed substan-
tially as hereinbefore described and illustrated.
JOHN BEAUCHAMP.
An Improved Reversible Side Saddle.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Jan., 1896-Accepted, 15th Feb., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Reversible Side Saddle.
I JAMES KIDMAN of 59 New Compton Strect in the County of London Saddler
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 :-
1. I make a tree of beech wood which forms the foundation of the above
invention without the nearhead being fixed (as is the case in all trees made for
ordinary ladies side saddles) the cutback portion being made as shown in
Figure 1 with screw sockets let in at A and B. I also fix screw sockets at C and D
each side of the tree.
2. I then make a near head Figure 2 of iron with screw at base which screws
into either of the screw sockets of the cut back A and B Figure 1. I also make
an ordinary leaping head with screw at base which screws into the fixed screw
sockets C and D at the side of the tree.
3. The tree is then strained and bolstered covered with serge stuffed with flock
and covered with hogskin with leather flaps each side the same shape as an offside
flap on an ordinary ladies side saddle the near head and leaping head being built
up to shape and covered with hogskin.
4. I then make a safe Figure 3 in leather covered with hogskin which can be
fixed to the saddle by reason of punched holes stitched round as shewn at E and E,
this safe is reversible and can be used either side of the saddle and fixed by the
screw portion of the near head and leaping head passing through the punched
holes É and and screwed into the sockets A. C. and B. D. the punched hole F
going under the flap on the socket of the leaping head, the advantage and novelty
of the before mentioned invention being that the saddle can be ridden either on the
right or left side at will and has at the same time the appearance of an ordinary
right or left hand ladies side saddle...
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 tree with cut back and screw sockets let in at A and B and fixed sockets
at C and D in Figure 1
The near head of iron with screw at base Figure 2 and leaping head with screw
at base
The tree built up with leather flaps at the sides of the saddle
The reversible safe with punched holes E and F
In combination substantially as before described.
Dated this Tenth day of January 1896
JAMES KIDMAN,
Applicant.
Year: 1896

page_text: I IRVINE HOLMES of Holmfield near Halifax in the County of York, Grocer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention, to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to effectually stopper or seal the mouths or necks
of jars bottles and other vessels.
I form within the neck a slight annular recess and shoulder in which I place a
ring of indiarubber; my stopper consists of a glass or porcelain disc with wings;
within the mouth of the jar are projections to correspond with the wings, the rim
of the mouth is cut away between the projections, the disc is placed in position and
pressed down upon the rubber seat, then half turned so that its wings come under
the projections and the jar is air tight. The action is reversed to open same.
Dated this Fifteenth day of July 1896.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Patent Agent for the Applicant.
I IRVINE HOLMES of Holmfield near Halifax in the County of York, 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 :-
The object of my invention is to effectually stopper or seal the mouths or necks
of iare bottles and other vessels
I IRVINE HOLMES of Holmfield near Halifax in the County of York, 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:-
The object of my invention is to effectually stopper or seal the mouths or necks
of jove, bottles, and other vossole
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation of my invention applied to a bottle or jar.
Fig. 2 is an elevation of stopper.
Fig. 3 is a plan view of stopper inverted.
Fig. 4 is a plan of bottle or jar top.
I form within the neck of the jar, bottle, or other vessel, a slight annular
recess A, in which I place a ring B, preferably of indiarubber, my stopper consists
of a glass, porcelain, wood, composition, (or other suitable material) disc C, having
conical or elongated body D, or shank, with wings E.
Within the mouth of the jar are projections I, to correspond with the wings E
upon the stopper; the rim of the mouth is cut away at G G, between the
projections. The disc is placed in position and the body with conical end pressed
down upon the rubber seat or ring B, then quarter turned so that its wings E come
under the projections F, thereby making the jar airtight; the action is reversed to
open the same.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
Stoppers C for jars or bottles, and other vessels, having wings E, and the lower
end or body D conical, so as to bear upon the rubber seat or ring B which presses
its wings against the projections F on the bottle or jar, so making it airtight,
substantially as shown and described.
Dated 1 Tb und den of Love 1007
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Patent Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th May, 1896-Accepted, 13th June, 1896
I, WILHELM KRETSCHMANN of 13 Sonnenstrasse, Würzburg in the Empire of
Germany, State Building Inspector, 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 boot and shoe fastener and consists of a looped or
circularly or oval bent metal spring, the arms of which form a continuation on each
side of the loop of the spring. The said spring may be bent in such a way that the
shanks lie immediately adjacent one another, or their ends may be crossed where
the shanks commence.
This improved shoe fastener is shown in the accompanying drawings, in
which
Figure 1 is an elevation of the spring closed;
Figure 2 a side elevation;
Figure 3 shows the spring open;
Figure 4 shows another form of construction;
Figure 5 shows this improved fastener in combination with a shoe ;
Figure 6 shows a modification for high boots;
Figures 7 and 8 are details.
From the spring a, which in Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 is shown as a round loop, there
extend the two shanks or arms b and c, the spring power of which is such as to
afford a sufficiently firm fastening. If it be desired to still further secure the
fastening, a fastening lever d shown in Figures 6 and 8 is preferably employed, or
another suitable hook, clasp or the like.
At the free ends of the shanks b and c, knobs e are provided to allow of a more
convenient handling of the fastening device.
In the form of construction shown in Figure 4 the ends of the spring a cross
one another so that the shanks rest against one another with a strong spring
action.
Lateral luge i are soldered or otherwise suitably attached to the springs and their
shanks. These lugs serve for fastening the fastener to the leather, being either
sewn or rivetted to the latter.
The fastening is either placed on the instep or at the sides of the shoe or boot.
In the application of the fastener, hereinbefore described, to boots, which reach
considerably above the ankles the spring arms are made jointed or hinged as shown
in Figures 6 and 7. Thus movement of the upper parts of the shanks is permitted
by the joint g in one direction but restricted in the other.
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 shoe or boot fastener characterised by a metal spring consisting of a circular
curved part or loop (a) and arms or shanks (b c) which spring is attached to the
leather by means of lateral lugs (i) substantially as described.
2. In a shoe or boot fastener such as described, the arrangement of hinges or
joints (g) in the shanks or arms (b c) of the spring with the object of allowing a

page_text: movement of the upper part of the shanks in one direction, but restricting in the
other substantially as described.
Dated this 8th day of May 1896.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
A Rubber-cork Tyre.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Dec., 1896-Accepted, 13th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Rubber-cork Tyre.
We, JOSEPH ISAACSON BROWN, Commercial Traveller, of 99 Narbonne Avenue,
Clapham Common, London, and JAMES WALLIS, Clerk, of 101 Narbonne Avenue,
Clapham Common, 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 patent proposes to provide an improved tyre for the wheels of cycles,
perambulators, cabs, or any road vehicles.
It consists of an ordinary hollow india-rubber tyre (which may if desired have an
insertion of canvas, linen, copper-wire or other material) closely packed with ground
cork, or small pieces of cork."
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is
1. That this is a hollow tyre, filled with ground cork, or small pieces of cork.
Dated this First day of December 1896.
JOSEPH ISAACSON BROWN.
JAMES WALLIS.