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Improvements in and relating to Letter Boxes.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Dec., 1898-Accepted, 4th Mar., 1899
COME DELE DITUIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Letter Boxes.
I, MAX KNOBLOCH, of 9, Bahnhofstrasse, Döbeln, in Saxony, Manufacturer of
Metal Goods, 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:-
Whereas it has heretofore been impossible to arrange writing paper or rolls
in or on letter boxes in such a manner that the current notes written thereon
could only be read by the writer and the addressee, the present invention has for
its object to provide an automatic feeding device. which is caused by the raising
of an outer flap to feed the note paper after having been written on, along into
the letter box in which the said written paper is kept under lock and key.
In the accompanying drawings:-
Figure 1 is a front elevation, and
Figure 2 is a rear elevation, illustrating the apparatus whilst
Figure 3 is a section on the line A--B of Figure 2, and
Figure 4 is a section on the line C-D of Figure 3 thereof.
By the lifting of the flap K, the note paper which can be written on through
the aperture O, is caused automatically to move along in the interior of the box b
through the guide rollers w¹ and 2 and under the guide plate F. The ratchet
pawl s which is mounted on the flap K is thereby caused to engage in the toothed
wheel z¹, which latter engages in the smaller toothed wheel that is mounted
on the axle a of the guide roller w¹. At the same time the note paper which is
situated in the casing H in the interior of the box, rolls up to an extent corres-
ponding to the size of the aperture 0, whilst the internal ratchet pawl s which
engages in the toothed wheel z¹, prevents any possible return movement of the
paper strip by the lifting up of the external ratchet pawl s¹.
The two rollers w¹ and w² are held together by means of the spiral spring f.
The guide plate F is attached by means of the hinge and of the pin i.
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) A letter box characterized by the fact that by the lifting of an external
flap or the like, the note paper which is situated in the box, is rolled up auto-
matically inside the box to an extent corresponding to the size of the external
writing surface, whilst no return movement of the paper is produced by the
descent of the flap, with the object of keeping the notes written on the moving
strip under lock and key.
(2) A form of construction of the letter box according to Claim 1, characterized

page_text: by the fact that on the flap K there is arranged a ratchet pawl s which serves
to actuate the device for feeding the paper or writing roll in the letter box by
means of toothed wheel gearing.
Doted this lat dose of Tanamba 1808
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Chartered Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
An Improved Composition to be Used for Dressing Leather.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Composition to be Used for Dressing Leather.
I, FRANCIS AUTHUR CLIFF, of No. 4, Fentham Road, Birchfields, Birmingham,
in the County of Warwick, Currier, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
This invention relates as hereinafter described to an improved composition for
use in the dressing of leather whereby the appearance and finish is much
improved by the filling up of the flesh.
By the use of my invention the leather is also made much firmer and whiter
than heretofore; at the same time the substance is solidified and the weight
increased.
My invention consists essentially of a composition which is applied as herein-
after described the ingredients of such being mixed to the following
proportions;
Liquid Chicago glucose
French chalk
Irish moss
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New Foundland cod oil
Water
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3 cwt.
50 lbs.
20 lbs.
gallon.
18 gallons.
The Irish moss is put into the cold water and boiled for 30 minutes. When
the boiling point is reached, I add the liquid glucose. The whole is reduced to
a fluid state by stirring; the French chalk being added, and lastly the cod oil
the whole mass being continuously stirred.
The composition is then strained off into casks and when cold is ready for
It is necessary that the composition be applied while the leather is in a
use.
wet state.
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
The improved composition for use in dressing leather consisting of the several
ingredients preferably proportioned substantially as described and for the pur-
pose set forth.
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WILLIAM HENRY BARACLOUGH,
36, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agent for the Applicant.
Tyres for Vehicles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 9th Apr., 1898
Tyres for Vehicles.
We, JOHANN THEODOR LUBBEN, Captain, and OTTO SEHRWALD, Manufacturer, both
of 28A, Marienstr., St. Pauli, Hamburg, in the Empire of Germany, 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 subject matter of this application for patent, is an invention of wheel tyres,
the object of which is, mainly, to produce a tyre which is much more effective in
neutralizing shocks than the pneumatic tyres now in use; which is distinguished by
its extreme durability; does not become unserviceable through being punctured ;
is considerably lighter than the tyres hitherto in use; and, in addition, has the
advantage of possessing, in the case of "street vehicles," a much greater motive
power than the tyres generally used.
In the annexed drawings, Figure 1 represents a wheel tyre, made in accordance
with the invention, in perspective view.
Figure 2 is a longitudinal section, shewing a modified form of construction.
Figure 3 is a cross section, showing anothor modification.
The material from which the new wheel tyre is manufactured, is, mainly, or
largely, camel hair. The tyre, in one form, is made as shewn in Figure 1; that is,
it comprises a cover a, woven of camel hair, placed round a core b, of solid india
rubber; while, in another form, as shewn in Figure 2, instead of the core being
solid india-rubber, there is employed in the camel hair tube, between the inner and
outer sides c and d, light spiral springs e e¹, whereby the elasticity of the tyre is
provided.
The tyre, in another case, is of the form represented in Figure 3, viz.: it
comprises an india-rubber tube f, with a filling g of camel hair.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The herein described improvement in vehicle wheel tyres, namely, a tyre
comprising in it the employment of camel hair, in the manner and for the purposes
specified.
2. Tyres for street vehicles, comprising a cover of woven camel hair, and a filling
of india-rubber.
3. Tyres for street vehicles, comprising a camel hair woven tube, and light
spiral springs between the two sides of said tube.
Dated this 18th day of January 1898
CHEESBROUGH & ROYSTON,
Applicant's Patent Agents, 15, Water Street, Liverpool.
Improvements relating to the Ballasting of Ships.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to the Ballasting of Ships.
ALFRED EDWARD MUIR, 13, Joannah Street, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland,
Naval Architect. I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:--
Certain vessels having an excess of buoyancy and stability when under certain
conditions of lading, are too laboursome in a seaway. My invention consists of
2 bulkheads marked B, B, running longitudinally and to any required size, enclos-
ing a space A as shewn in diagrams 1 and 2 for the purpose of carrying a sufficient
quantity of water for ballast, at any time for further immersing the vessel and
also to carry it in such a position so as to raise the centre of gravity of the vessel
to minimise the rolling and to enable the vessel to make much more progress.
Referring to diagrams and 2, A is a space occupied by ballast and enclosed by
bulkheads B, B. Access and ventilation are obtained by water tight hatchways
marked C and door marked D, E, E are hatchways for the purpose of loading and
discharging cargo, F is an ordinary ballast tank as usually fitted, G is the upper
or weather deck of vessel.
Dated this 22nd day of January 1898.
Improvements relating to the Ballasting of Ships.
I, ALFRED EDWARD MUIR, Naval Architect, of 13, Joannah Street, Monkwear-
mouth, Sunderland, in the County of Durham, 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 water ballast tanks for cargo and other ships and has for
its object to further immerse the ship when required at the same time raising the
centre of gravity and thereby remedying the excess of buoyancy and stability of
certain ships as at present constructed when under light lading at the same time
increasing the safety of and strengthening the ship.
I will describe my invention in reference to the drawings accompanying the
Provisional Specification in which Fig. 1 is a transverse section and Fig. an
elevation of a ship with ballast tanks constructed and arranged in accordance with
my invention.
Improvements in the Utilization of Precipitated Sewage sludge.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Nov., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 11th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 9th Nov., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Utilization of Precipitated Sewage sludge.
I, WILLIAM Ross HUTTON, Jr., 47, Park Drive, South, Whiteinch, in the
County of Lanark, Naval Architect, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
The carbonising of precipated sewage sludge in retorts, gas producers, or other
suitable apparatus; obtaining therefrom illuminating gas, ammonicacal com-
pounds & char or coke.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Utilization of Precipitated Sewage sludge.
I, WILLIAM Ross HUTTON, Junior, 47, Park Drive South, Whiteinch, in the
County of Lanark, Naval Architect, 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 carbonizing of precipitated sewage sludge in retorts, gas producers, or
other suitable apparatus whereby the organic constituents of the precipitated
sewage sludge are decomposed and bye-products are obtained, such as illuminat-
ing gas, tar oil, ammoniccal compounds, & char or coke.
In carrying the improvements into practice, I purchase concentrated or dried
sewage from the sewage works of towns, and feed same into a retort. The retort
is heated to a temperature sufficient to decompose same, and the char or coke
will be recovered as residual products at bottom of retort; while the volatile
products will be carried away and can be treated in an ordinary manner for use
as illuminating gas, or the recovery of tar, oil or ammonia.
In the case of treating the sewage sludge for the recovery of the char or coke
in a gas producer, air and steam would be injected to assist combustion.
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:-
First. Carbonizing precipitated sewage sludge to obtain char products there-
from, substantially as set forth.
Second. Obtaining char or coke from precipitated sewage sludge, substantially
as set forth.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 19th Mar., 1898
I, JOHANN CHRISTIAN GERSTNER, of Aue i/Erzgebirge, in the Empire of Germany,
Shoe Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
The object of this invention is a sole for boots and shoes and other foot coverings
which is rendered more durable by the insertion of metal pegs or rivets, while it is
made watertight by the insertion of a greased intermediate layer of leather which at
the same time prevents the heads of the rivets from being worn off by rust.
In the accompanying drawings, which show the manner of carrying my invention
into practical effect, Figure 1 is a section of the sole and Figure 2 an underside view
of the same.
The sole a is provided at suitable intervals with rows of metal pegs b arranged in
such a manner that their flat heads c bear on the inside of the sole a, so as to prevent
the said pegs from falling out. Between the heads c and the sole a is inserted an
intermediate layer of greased leather d which is tightly compressed when the pegs b
are rivetted on the outside of the leather sole a, and thus prevents the entrance or
access of moisture while preventing at the same time the heads c of the peg or
rivets b from rusting off. This sole a is fixed in the ordinary way to the sole e of the
shoe covering.
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. Soles characterized by their being traversed by metal pins, pegs or rivets b, the
flat heads c of which bear on the inner side of the sole a and prevent these pegs b
from falling out.
2. The combination with a sole of the kind referred to in Claim 1, of a greased
leather layer d inserted between the head c of the rivet b and the sole a in order to
prevent the rusting off of the heads c of the pegs or rivets b..
Dated this 16th day of February 1898.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
Chartered Patent Agents, 62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Agents for the Applicant.
Combined Disgorger and Scissors for Anglers.
Year: 1898

page_text: I, ARTHUR WELLESLEY WARNER, of No. 20, Bridge Street, Worcester, Fishing
Tackle Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
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A combined instrument both for locating & extracting hooks from the mouths
of fishes and which may also be used as scissors.
The article is made from steel or other suitable material, is in the shape of
scissors, composed of two parts rivetted together, each part having a finger hole on
the one side of the rivet, & on the other side, a portion next the rivet, is sharpened
which portion may be used as scissors, & the end of each such other side is
flattened & has a V indentation, these two ends open & close & form an extractor
or disgorger.
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1900
Combined Disgorger and Scissors for Anglers.
I, ARTHUR WELLESLEY WARNER, of Albanny House, Richmond Square, Wor-
cester, in the County of Worcester, late of 20, Bridge Street, Worcester, aforesaid,
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 follow-
ing statement;-
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This invention relates to a combined disgorger and scissors for angling pur-
poses and has for its object to make the aforesaid article from two length of wire.
My invention consists essentially of a pair of scissors the blades of which ter-
minate into two flat surfaces forming a disgorger for dislocating or extracting a
hook from the mouth of a fish.
I will describe my invention by reference to the accompanying drawing the
same letters of reference indicating similar parts throughout.
Figure 1, and 2, illustrate in front and side elevation respectively a combined
disgorger and a pair of scissors made in accordance with my invention Figure 3 is
a front elevation of the same disgorger and scissors extended on their hinged joint.
Two suitable lengths of wire are bent and fashioned by suitable tools into the
form shown at Figure 1, 2 and 3, in which A represents the two flattened plier
like ends which have rough faces and are capable of closing on the pivot C
and thus constituting a disgorger, B represents two scissor blades provided with

page_text: cutting edges which are capable of being opened and closed by means of the
bows D.
Having now 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 18:-
1. The combined disgorger and scissors consisting of the two plier line ends A,
scissor blades B, and the loops D pivoted at C substantially as described and
illustrated and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 27th day of June 1899
WILLIAM HENRY BARACLOUGH,
36, Temple Street, Birmingham,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Mosaic Pictures and Designs.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Nov., 1898-Accepted, 14th Jan., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Mosaic Pictures and Designs.
I, BÉLA HUMAYER, a subject of the Emperor of Austria, and resident of
No. 34, Szabóky-utcza, Budapest, in the Kingdom of Hungary, Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:.
This invention relates to a new and improved kind of mosaic pictures of every
size and colour, which are composed of various readily replaceable parts in such a
manner that the latter, in relation to the desired picture, are arranged mosaically in
juxtaposition on a suitable base plate and secured to the latter in a suitable manner.
These ground or base parts or portions which are preferably stamped or pressed
from bronze, may be of the most varied form, as required by the picture or design
to be made. At all events these parts are as shown on the annexed drawing in
Figs. 1, 2, 3 and 4, which are perspective views of parts of different form, thin
plates a of suitable form, which are provided with a thin low upturned rim or
edge b so that these parts form quite flat receptacles, which can be filled up to the
top of the rim or edge b with enamel, lac, pigment, mother of pearl and the like.
Mosaic pictures composed of such elements are not only effective, since the borders
of the same appear in the picture always as differently coloured strong lines, but
can be produced very quickly and cheap and are specially adapted for enamel
mosaic, since especially for the latter, it is of great advantage that the whole picture
must not be burned because the prepared burnt base portions are already present.
On the annexed drawing, Figs. 5 and 6 are plan views of two designs composed
of the elements or parts shown in Figs. 1-4, the former design being produced from
base portions shown in Fig 1 and the latter from the other base portions represented
in Figs. 2-4.
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
Improved mosaic pictures composed of elements or parts arranged mosaically in
juxtaposition and removably attached to a base plate, such parts consisting of
plates a corresponding to the form of the picture or design to be made, provided
with a raised border 6 and filled up with a layer of enamel, lac, pigment, mother of
pearl, wood and the like substantially as described and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 21st day of November 1898.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
Southampton Buildings. Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
A Hand Tool for Scoring Concentric Circular Grooves in the Striking Faces of Croquet Mallets and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Complete Specification Left, 14th July, 1898-Accepted, 1st Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Hand Tool for Scoring Concentric Circular Grooves in the Striking
Faces of Croquet Mallets and the like.
ALBERT EGERTON LEGH SLAZENGER, Lawrence Pountney Hill, Cannon Street,
in the City of London, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
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li is well known that when croquet mallets have been much played with, the
striking faces become very uneven and slippery and frequently spoil the players
stroke, and that even, when they are new the faces being smooth and polished
are apt to glance off the ball, as a billiard cue does when in want of chalk. Our
aim has been to discover a method by which a mallet face may be kept true and
free from the above mentioned defects. To this end we have invented a simple
tool which may easily be worked by hand and by means of which a number of
concentric circular grooves or indentations may be scored in the striking faces,
such as could not otherwise be produced without the aid of a lathe or similar
instrument.
In the drawing A, B, C, D is a flat piece of metal preferably steel, one or more
edges of which are serrated with fine saw-like teeth as at L, in at the corners are
sharp points A, B, C, D which project about 1/16th of an inch beyond the edges.
If any one of the points at the corners of the plate be pushed into the wood
at the centre of the mallet face and the serrated edge L be pressed against the face,
then by turning the tool round the point, a number of concentric circular grooves
will be scored in the striking face of the mallet.
It is not necessary that there should be more than one point, or pin A in each
edge, but there is an advantage in having two or more, as each may then alter-
nately act as a centre and the wear in the teeth will consequently be distributed
more evenly.
Care, however, must be taken that the distance between two pins A and B shall
be greater than the semi-diameter of the mallet face so that when A is at the
centre B may project beyond the face, otherwise the teeth on edge L would not
come in contact with the wood.
This operation may be performed with great ease and celerity whenever the
striking faces wear uneven or slippery, and by placing the point A or B, always
in the same centre, the teeth will always travel in the same grooves and the face
of the mallet will not be needlessly cut away.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
A tool for scoring concentric circular grooves or indentations in the striking
faces of croquet mallets, made substantially as described.
D: 19th dox of T1 1808
Improvements in Driving Gear for Cycles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Oct., 1898-Accepted, 18th Feb., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Driving Gear for Cycles.
I, HEINRICH HIRT, of 5, Rykestrasse, Berlin, Germany, Mechanic, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention relates to driving gear applicable to cycles by means of which
a greater speed is obtained with the ordinary movement of the pedals and without
any extra effort on the part of the rider."
On the accompanying drawing:
Fig. 1 shows, in side view, the invention as applied to a cycle.
Fig. 2 is a cross section on the line -
Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a cross section on the line y-y Fig. 1.
Figs. 4, 5, 6, and 7 are detail views.
As shown at Fig. 1, A is the frame of a cycle of the usual type having bearing
boxes C, C, (see Fig. 2) in which the crank axle B works. Two eccentrics D, D),
are fixed on this axle and are provided with ball bearings E, E, upon which work
eccentric bands or straps F, F, connected by means of eccentric rods G, G, to the
double crank axle H. By operating the pedals J the crank axle B and ec-
centrics D, D, are put in motion.
The crank pins of the double crank L (see Fig. 3) to which the eccentric
rods G, G, are attached, are also provided with ball bearings. The toothed
wheel M is fixed on the axle H and gears with the wheel on the axle N and
actuates the latter. At one end of this axle N a toothed wheel P is fixed, which
gears with a rim wheel or toothed ring Q secured to the hub R of the chain wheel S.
This hub fits over the bearing case T and is arranged in such a manner that
the chain wheel S can rotate loosely on the double ball bearings U of the axle H
and perform two revolutions for one of the crank axle.
The double crank L is arranged in such a manner that during the downward
movement of the pedals, the eccentrics continue to work with full force on the
axle H so that two revolutions of the chain wheel S are given for one revolution
of the crank axle B without any extra exertion on the part of the cyclist.
As ball bearings are everywhere adopted in the driving gear the friction always
produced by eccentrics is reduced to a minimum.
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 consider novel and desire to claim is:
The driving gear for cycles whereby, for one revolution of the crank axle two
revolutions of the chain wheel are given without any special effort on the part
of the cyclist, consisting of eccentrics (D, D) on the crank axle (B) which latter,
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page_text: by means of the eccentric rods (G), actuates the double crank axle (H), the
gear wheels (M, 0, 1',) the toothed ring (Q) and the chain wheel (S), substantially
as hereinbefore described with reference to the drawings annexed.
Dated this 29th day of October 1898:
. H. D. FITZPATRICK,
100, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Improvements in the Construction of Cycles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improvements in the Construction of Cycles.
I, JAMES HIGHAM, 35, Barton Road, Stretford, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Machinist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
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The object of this invention is to strengthen the fork crown the stem and head of a
cycle. To attain this object I form a cup in the fork crown the bottom of cup is
shaped to receive the balls or a seperate ball race may be fitted therein, the stem I
secure to the crown through the bottom of cup, the bottom head lug on the frame is
formed and shaped to fit in the cup with a cone or race formed on the bottom of the
lug or a seperate cone or race may be fitted thereon the cone or race bearing upon
the balls in the bottom of cup.
Dated this Tighth day of Santambor 1800
I, JAMES HIGHAM, of 35, Barton Road, Stretford, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Machinist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improvement in the fork crowns of cycles. The object
of my invention is to strengthen the fork crown, the stem and the head of a cycle.
I attain this object by the means hereinafter described reference being made to the
accompanying sheet of drawings on which Fig. 1 is a vertical section, and Fig. 2 a
front elevation of a fork crown and bottom head lug constructed according to my said
invention. Fig. 3 is a plan of said crown with the bottom head lug removed. I
form a cup as b6 in the fork crown a and secure the stem c to said crown at the lower
portion of the cup. I form a ball race d on the inside of the bottom of the cup.
The bottom head lug e on the frame of a cycle is made to fit in the cup 6 and said
bottom head lug has a cone or race g formed on the bottom of the lug for bearing on
balls j that are placed in the ball race d in the cup b.
The flange el covers the top of the cup 6 but does not rest thereon, the whole of
the bearing being upon the balls in the bottom of the cup b.
An oil hole may be drilled in the flange or other convenient position for supply-
ing oil to the cup b. In a modification of my invention, the ball race is made

page_text: separate from the cup and fitted therein, and the bottom bead lug may in like
manner have a separate ball race or cone fitted thereto.
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
In a cycle the construction of the fork crown with a cup as 6 having a ball race
formed or fitted therein, in which balls are placed, and the bottom head lug formed
with a cone or ball race on the underside thereof to bear on said balls in the manner
and for the purpose substantially as herein before described and shown on the
drawings.
Dated this 8th day of Lune 1899
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
Agents for the Applicant, 4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester.
Year: 1898

page_text: I. WILLIAM EUSTACE FIRTH, of Flush Mills, Heckmondwike, in the County
of York, Blanket and Sealskin Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:
The object of my invention is to produce a sealskin cloth woven by jacquards,
and finished with a figured pattern on felvet pile on both sides simultaneously.
I spin the yarns employed in the manufacture of my improved cloth of such
fine counts, that they can be woven with the jacquard loom and any required
figure and colour of pattern produced simultaneously on both sides of the cloth,
the color of the pattern and groundwork on the one side being reversed on
the other side by crossing the colored warps to the top and undersides alternately
it is then finished with a velvet pile finish on both sides so producing a new
sealskin cloth reversible.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Waterhouse Chambers, Crossley Street, Halifax,
Patent Agent for the Applicant.
I. WILLIAM EUSTACE FIRTH, of Flush Mills. Heckmondwike, in the County
of York, Blanket and Sealskin Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of my invention is to produce a sealskin cloth woven by jacquards.
and finished with a figured pattern of plush on both sides simultaneously, the
cloth so produced is reversible, which has never before been obtained in sealskin.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 shows a diagram illustrating weave of cloth having a pattern on both
sides, the weave may be varied to suit any pattern required.
The weft yarns A and A¹, (which are preferably of wool or hair), employed in the
manufacture of my improved cloth, are spun of such fine counts, that they can be
woven with the jacquard loom, and any required figure and colour of pattern is
produced simultaneously on both sides of the cloth the warp B is preferably of
cotton, the colour of the pattern and ground work on the one side being reversed
en the other side, (see diagram at Fig. 1), by crossing the coloured wefts to the top

page_text: and underside alternately, or in accordance with the figure or pattern required;
it is then submitted to the teasling operation, by which the pile is raised and
finished in the ordinary manner by cropping with plush finish on both sides, so
producing a new figured sealskin cloth, reversible.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I would have it under-
stood that I lay no claim to any particular weave of the cloth as shewn in
diagram, I declare that what I claim is:-
A new sealskin cloth having a pattern on both sides, so as to be reversible, with
a plush finish, substantially as described.
JOHN E. WALSH.
Waterhouse Chambers, Crossley Street, Halifax,
Patent Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Plug for Tobacco Pipe.
Year: 1898

page_text: An Improved Plug for Tobacco Pipe.
JOHN LAWRANCE, Sculptor, 36, Crimble's Street, Leeds, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of the invention is to provide a removable receptacle for an absorbent
material, to be placed in the bottom of the bowl of an ordinary tobacco pipe for
the purpose of intercepting the deleterious matters which are part of the products
of the combustion of tobacco.
In carrying out my invention I provide a plug, preferably made of earthenware,
and which forms a grating for preventing the charge of tobacco from reaching
the bottom of the bowl of the pipe. On the under side of the plug, when in
position, a recess is formed of sufficient size to carry a charge of absorbent material
such as cotton wool, blotting paper or any suitable material.
The accompanying drawings shew a section of an ordinary tobacco pipe (Fig. 1)
in the bottom of the bowl (a) of which is a section of the plug (6) shewing the
grating (c) and the recess for absorbent material (d).
Figs. (2) and (3) respectively represent an elevation and section of the said plug
separately.
Dated this 7th day of January 1898.
JOHN LAWRANCE, Sculptor, 36, Crimble's Street, Leeds, 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 the invention is to provide a removable receptacle for an absorbent
material, to be placed in the bottom of the bowl of an ordinary tobacco pipe for
the purpose of intercepting the deleterious matters which are part of the products
of the combustion of tobacco.
In carrying out my invention I provide a plug, preferably made of earthenware,
and which forms a grating for preventing the charge of tobacco from reaching
the bottom of the bowl of the pipe. On the under side of the plug, when in
position, a recess is formed of sufficient size to carry a charge of absorbent material
such as cotton wool, blotting paper or any suitable material.
The drawings accompanying the Provisional Specification shew a section of
an ordinary tobacco pipe (Fig. 1) in the bottom of the bowl (a) of which is a

page_text: section of the plug (b) shewing the grating (c) and the recess for absorbent
material (). Figs. (2) and (3) respectively represent an elevation and section
of the said plug separately.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. The combination of a plug with an absorbent material applied in the recess
us shewn and described.
2 The dome form of the top of the plug which causes the moisture formed by
combustion to drain to the perforations and so maintains the lower stratum of
the tobacco in combustible condition.
Improvements in Hand and Wrist Shields for Cyclists.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th July, 1898-Accepted, 12th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hand and Wrist Shields for Cyclists.
I, ISABELLA MARY BLACKWOOD, of 53, Rathgar Road, County of Dublin,
Ireland, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
This invention for improvements in hand and wrist shields for cyclists has
for its object to provide a simple device which can be fitted upon the handle bar
of a cycle into which the hands and wrists are inserted to protect them from
the cold and rain while not interfering with their grasp of the handles; and
consists essentially of a wire framework suitably shaped and covered with cloth,
leather, fur or other, material placed over the handle and into which the hands
are inserted thus providing a protection for the hands and wrists.
In order to more clearly describe this invention reference is had to the accom-
panying sheet of illustrative drawings, in which,
Fig. 1 is a view of the handle bar of a cycle fitted with shields according to
this invention and,
Fig. 2 is a horizontal section of one of the shields.
Fig. is a perspective view of the shields.
Upon each end of the handle bar A and over the handles B a hand and wrist
shield C is attached by means of the clamping devices D. The handle bar A
passes through these shields C so that the handles B are contained within
them. The hands of the rider grasp the handles B within the shields C and
are protected from cold and rain while full liberty of action for steering and the
like is allowed for.
C
The shields C are constructed of a wire framework e shaped somewhat as shown
with the front portion larger than the back, and over this a covering c¹ of cloth
or other material is placed, and padded with suitable stuffing material. The
front and upper surfaces are also covered with water proof material c³ as this
portion is exposed to rain and the like.
The inner surfaces may be lined with satin, fur felt, chamois leather, or
flannel and the outside may be covered with waterproof cloth, rubber or leather
and colours may be arranged to suit the taste of the rider.
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). Improved hand and wrist shields for cyclists comprising a wire frame-
work covered with suitable material both inside and out and padded, the said
shields being placed at each end of the handle bar the handles being within
them so that the hands and wrists are protected, substantially as described.

page_text: (2) Improved hand and wrist shields for cyclists substantially as described
with reference to the drawings and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 7th day of July 1898.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Cartridges.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Cartridges.
We, EXPLOSIVSTOFF-WERKE SPIRALIT GESELLSCHAFT, of Ferdinandstrasse. 45,
and MAX THORN, of Henricusstrasse 12, both of Hamburg, in the Empire of
Germany, 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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The present invention is intended to secure, in the case of powders, which are
manufactured in the form of sheets or leaves, as for instance those produced from
nitrated paper, a product, which, being constantly of uniform quality, obviates
the possibility of any great variation of results in the shots. Hitherto, the
practice has been to use such sheet powder, by simply cutting off from the sheet
a strip corresponding to the intended charge, rolling it up in spiral fashion and
inserting it in the cartridge. Now as the thickness of the paper to be nitrated
constantly varies, the nitration, as well as the other qualities, vary very much in
the different sheets, and consequently an uniform result is seen only in charges
from the same sheet, the variations in different sheets, on the other hand,
amounting to as much as from 40% to 50%. This great drawback is entirely
obviated by the following process: Instead of the whole charge being taken
from one sheet, a number of sheets, for example, from 40 to 50, are laid one on
the other, and stamped out together by means of a punch corresponding to the
diameter of the cartridge, which it may be desired to charge. In this way,
for the charging of a cartridge, a pile of say, about 40 sheets is formed, in such a
manner that the difference in results of the shots between the cartridges charged
under this process and those of the cartridges charged under the old process is
proportionately less, as more than one sheet has been used, that is to say, as
against a 40% difference of shot result under the old system of charging, there
is, under the new system, with 40 sheets, 40th of 40% 1%. Thus a highly
satisfactory result is secured.
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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
Process for the manufacture of cartridges, the distinguishing feature of which
is that, instead of taking the whole charge from a single sheet of a powder in
sheet form, the single charge is stamped out of a sheet formed by a large number
of sheets laid over one another, for the purpose of securing uniform results.
Dated this 6th day of April 1898.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improved Machine or Apparatus for Planing Mitre and similar Inclined Surfaces.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Machine or Apparatus for Planing Mitre and similar
Inclined Surfaces.
I, ROBERT SIMPSON, of 12, Sedan Street, Pendleton, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My said invention has for its object an improved machine for planing inclined
jointing surfaces such as mitre joints of picture frames and the like.
Such inclined surfaces are usually produced by sawing in a mitre box and
the surfaces left by the saw are finished by hand by the use of a hand plane
and shooting board.
According to my said invention I mount the planing tool in a disc which is
made to rotate by means of suitable toothed or other gearing operated by a
handle a treadle a driving belt or otherwise. In combination therewith I use
a table or board having an adjustable fence or guide for supporting and setting
the work at any desired angle to the plane. The planing tool is mounted in its
disc in such a manner as to permit of its ready removal for sharpening and to
allow of it being set for any desired depth or angle of cut.
T J
" The 20th dov of January 1898
E. T. WHITELOW, A.M.Inst.C.E.,
70, Deansgate, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Machine or Apparatus for Planing Mitre and similar
Inclined Surfaces.
I, ROBERT SIMPSON, of 31, Berlin Street, Teneriffe Street, Manchester, late of
12, Sedan Street, Pendleton, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My said invention has for its object an improved machine for planing inclined
jointing surfaces such as mitre joints of picture frames and the like.
Such inclined surfaces are usually produced by sawing in a mitre box and
the surfaces left by the saw are finished by hand by the use of a hand plane
and shooting board.
In order that my said invention may be more clearly understood I will describe
the same with reference to the accompanying drawings in which
Fig. 1 is a back elevation of a machine constructed in accordance with my
Improved Locking Arrangement for Tip Waggons, Carts, or such Vehicles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date or Application, 7th Mar., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 24th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 21st Jan., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Locking Arrangement for Tip Waggons, Carts, or such
Vehicles.
WILLIAM WILSON, Plann, Sawmills, Crosshouse, near Kilmarnock, Ayrshire,
N.B., Cartwright, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:--
For the purpose of securely attaching or locking, the body, to the carriage
or shafts of tip waggons, carts, or other such vehicles, which have the body hinged,
in order to lift up for discharge of contents.
A. rectangular bar (hereafter called (the bar) of iron, steel, or other metal, is
fixed to the side framing of waggon. Its position being at one end of waggon.
At respective distances on the bar, two pair of wedge shaped pieces of metal
(hereafter termed (the wedges) are fixed. Two sockets are attached to the fram-
ing to receive these wedges. The bar slides in bushes which are attached to the
framing of waggon. One end of the bar is connected to a lever of suitable form.
This lever when drawn, brings the wedges forward into sockets and locks the bar.
Dated this Fifth day of March 1898.
WILLIAM WILSON.
Improved Locking Arrangement for Tip Waggons, Carts, or such
Vehicles.
WILLIAM WILSON, Plann Sawmills, Crosshouse, near Kilmarnock, Ayrshire,
N.B., Cartwright, 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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For the purpose of securely attaching or locking the body, to the carriage
or shafts of tip waggons, carts, or other such vehicles, which have the body hinged.
in order to lift up for discharge of contents. A rectangular bar (hereafter called
the bar) of iron, steel, or other metal, is fitted to the side framing of waggon. At
respective distances on (the bar) two pair of wedge shaped pieces of metal (here-
after termed (the wedges) are fixed. Two sockets are attached to the framing to
receive these wedges. The bar slides in bushes which are attached to the framing
of waggon.
One end of the bar is connected to a lever of suitable form. This
lever when drawn or pushed, brings the wedges forward into sockets, and locks
the bar.

page_text: Drawings annexed illustrate the invention. Fig. 1, shewing locking arrange-
ment in position on framing of waggon. A, being the bar. b, b, the sockets.
c, c, the wedges. d, d, the bushes. E, lever. Fig. 2 is plan of framing with
locking arrangement in 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:-
First. The method of attaching or locking the body of tip waggons, carts or such
vehicles herein described.
Second. The application of a rectangular bar with four wedge shaped pieces
of metal attached as described.
Third. The application of a tapered socket to receive the wedges as described.
Dated this 22nd day of October 1898.
WILLIAM WILSON.