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Improved Means for the Prevention of Sunstroke.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 15th June, 1889
Complete Specification Left. 15th Mar.. 1890-Accepted 19th Apr.. 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for the Prevention of Sunstroke.
I, FREDERICK NATUSCH MAUDE, Captain of the Corps of Royal Engineers at
present of "Newlands" Camberley in the County of Surrey, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to improved means for warding off the effects of the sun and
thereby preventing sunstroke to persons or animals.
I have found by experiment that it is not (as usually thought) the heating effect of
the sun which produces sunstroke but that it is the actinic or chemical rays from
same which so affects the system.
My invention consists in employing as a lining for head and other coverings,
clothing sunshades, tents and the like, or in making up these articles of a fabric or
substance of a non actinic colour such as yellow or ruby fabric (preferably the
former), whereby these rays will be intercepted and prevented from attacking
the body.
Dated this 15th day of Tume 1000
PHILIP M. JUSTICE,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, Applicant's Agent.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for the Prevention of Sunstroke.
I, FREDERIOK NATUSCH MAUDE, Captain of the Corps of Royal Engineers, at
present of "Newlands" Camberley in the County of Surrey, 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 improved means for warding off the effects of the sun and
thereby preventing sunstroke to persons or animals.
I have found by experiment that it is not (as usually thought) the heating effect of
the sun which produces sunstroke but it is the actinic or chemical rays from same
which so affects the system.
My invention consists in employing as a lining for head and other coverings
clothing, sunshades, tents and the like, or in making up these articles of a fabric or
substance of a non actinic colour such as yellow or ruby fabric (preferably the
former) whereby these rays will be intercepted and prevented from attacking
the body.
I am aware of course that fabrics and substances of a non actinic colour have been
used for dress and similar purposes but so far as I know they have not been employed
for the purpose of warding off the injurious effects of the sun.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improved means for the prevention of sunstroke which consists in making up
of or lining head or other coverings with a fabric or substance of a non actinic colour,
substantially as described.
Dated this 15th da
1000
PHILIP M. JUSTICE,
56 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, Applicant's Agent.
An Improvement in Portiere Rods.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 21st Nov., 1889-Accepted, 25th Feb., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Portiere Rods.
ALFRED LOMAX DAY, Coml. Traveller 12 Florence Road Stroud Green N. SIDNEY
NAPPER Agent 9 Fenchurch Street. E.C. do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion to be as follows:-
For the better working on closing or opening of the Portiere Rods on Doors by
the introduction of a Spring between-the Rod when cut in two pieces we put in a
coil or flat Spring-which is the thing we claim as our patent.
Dated this 1st day of February 1889.
ALFRED LOMAX DAY.
SIDNEY NAPPER.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Portiere Rods.
"ALFRED LOMAX DAY Traveller 12 Florence Road Stroud Green N. London
SIDNEY NAPPER 9 Fenchurch Street Manufacturers Agent do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
We cut the Portier Rod A-in two pieces & put in a spring B so as to join the
Rod again the spring B when fastened in forms a spring to close the Door making
a Portier Rod & Spring combined.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
The spring introduced into the rod the combined spring & portier rod.
ALFRED LOMAX DAY.
SIDNEY NAPPER.
Improved Trouser Braces.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Oct., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 12th July, 1890-Accepted. 16th Aug.. 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Trouser Braces.
I FREDERICK AYCKBOURN of 240 Vauxhall Bridge Road, S.W. Gentleman do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I claim the application of two lengths of broad webbing or leather to form trowser-
braces without any metallic accessory-and at the back end of each length I work
two button-holes, one over the other-at a few inches from the end of each front
length I divide the webbing into two equal parts or branches and work a button-hole
at the extreme end of each branch to fasten the trousers buttons by.
Dated this 14th day of October 1889
FREDERICK AYCKBOURN.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Trouser Braces.
I FREDERICK AYCKBOURN of 240 Vauxhall Bridge Road Gentleman do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
I apply two separate lengths of broad webbing of cotton, leather or other suitable
material to form trouser-braces without any buckles or other metallic accessories
whatever at the back end of each length I work a buttonhole or two buttonholes
(one over the other an inch or so apart). Then I divide the material at each of the
front ends longitudinally into two equal parts or branches a few inches long and
work one or more buttonholes at the lower end of each branch to fasten the trouser-
button to or at the front end of each brace I attach two short lengths of narrow
webbing or other suitable material at an obtuse angle from the main brace and at
the lower end of each I work one or more buttonholes to fasten on the trouser
button.
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 application of webbing or other suitable material for trouser-braces having no
buckles or other metallic accessories whatever as above fully described.
D
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1000
FREDERICK AYCKBOURN.
A Cuff Preserver.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Oct.. 1889
Complete Specification Left, 28th June, 1890-Accepted, 2nd Aug., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Cuff Preserver.
I CHARLES DALBIAC PITCAIRN of Combehurst Lewin Road Streatham a Clerk in the
Bank of England do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
To be made of india rubber linen or paper or any other suitable material, of any
size to fit any cuff, with or without holes for sleeve links, made of two thicknesses of
material of the shape of a linen shirt cuff closed at the top closed or open at the sides,
but open at the bottom so as to slip over the shirt cuff which will then lie between the
above mentioned two thicknesses of material.
C. D. PITCAIRN.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Cuff Preserver.
I CHARLES DALBIAC PITCAIRN late of Combehurst Lewin Road Streatham a Clerk
in the Bank of England now of 6 Duke of Edinburgh Road Carshalton Surrey 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 preserve linen shirt cuffs from being soiled during
business hours, & yet to keep the appearance of a linen cuff. I make my cuff preserver
of paper, or any other suitable material, of any size to fit any cuff, with or without
holes for sleeve links, made of two thicknesses of material of the shape of a linen shirt
cuff closed at the top, closed or open at the sides, but open at the bottom so as to slip
over the shirt cuff which will then lie between two thicknesses of the above mentioned
material; made thus the cuff preserver can be slipped on to the shirt cuff without any
previous folding, & where holes are made for sleeve links the said sleeve links can be
passed through the holes of cuff preserver & cuff, the cuff being thus completely
covered, and fastened to the cuff preserver.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is-
A cuff preserver made in the form of a hollow cuff, closed at the top, closed or open
at the sides, but open at the bottom so as to slip on to the linen cuff without any
previous folding, and with or without holes for sleeve links.
T1800
C. D. PITCAIRN.
Improvements in Crochet Needles.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Aug., 1889-Accepted, 5th Oct., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Crochet Needles.
I, OTTO VON AUw, of No. 32 Hohenzollernring, Cologne on the Rhine, German
Empire, 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 :-
In a crochet needle according to this invention the needle and the handle or holder
are formed in such a manner that the needle will be held securely in its operative
position in the handle or holder without the employment of screws, cement, or other
connecting medium or agent; and moreover the handle or holder will also serve as a
sheath for the reception of the hook or working portion of the needle. Several
arrangements of crochet needle and holder are illustrated in the annexed sheet of
drawings.
In Figs. 13 and the needle is shewn in position for working.
In Fig. 2 the needle is reversed, its hooked portion being sheathed within the
handle or holder.
Fig. 5 is a modification also shewing the needle sheathed.
As will be seen the handle or holder G is bored out conically either at one end
as shewn in Figs. 3 and 4 or at both ends as shewn in Fig. 5 the diameter of the
aperture at the end of the holder being equal to the greatest diameter of the rear
end u of the needle which is or may be slightly conical in both directions. The end u
may be cylindrical as in Fig. 4 or may be otherwise conveniently shaped for example
as in Figs. 2, 3 and 5. Whether the rear end u of the needle N be inserted in the
recess of the handle or holder or the hook or working portion be inserted the
friction between the needle and the inner surface or wall of the outer end of the recess
will be sufficient to effect the object in view, i.e. of holding the needle firmly in
position.
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:-
A crochet needle comprising a handle or holder with a removable needle having a
double conical or a cylindrical shank which is securely held by friction only in the
outer end of a recess in the handle or holder both when the needle is inserted in its
working position with the rear end or foot first into the holder, and also when the
needle is inserted in the reverse manner in the handle or holder the said handle or
holder being formed with a recess whose mouth tapers inwardly in the form of a cone
corresponding to the conical rear end of the needle.
Dated this 12th day of August 1889
W. LLOYD WISE,
Per F. J. B.,
46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
A New Method of Advertising.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 20th July, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 16th Apr., 1890-Accepted, 21st June, 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New Method of Advertising.
We EMILY HAND of 26 Blacks Road Hammersmith in the County of Middlesex
of no occupation and WILLIAM JAMES SPRATLY of 32 Bridge Road Hammersmith in
the said County, Accountant do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention consists in having what is known as an ordinary sandwich board
made of wood or other suitable material which shall have a moveable flap working on
hinges or pivots or other suitable mechanical arrangements so as to cause the
advertisements displayed to change or alternate thereby increasing the publicity.
It is claimed to have the flap or flaps to work horizontally perpendicularly or
otherwise as may be convenient.
EMILY HAND.
W. J. SPRATLY.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Method of Advertising.
We EMILY HAND of 26 Blacks Road Hammersmith in the County of Middlesex
of no occupation and WILLIAM JAMES SPRATLY of 32 Bridge Road Hammersmith in
the said County Accountant do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The Invention consists in having what is known as an ordinary sandwich board
made of wood or other suitable material which shall have a moveable flap working on
hinges or pivots or other suitable mechanical arrangements moved by an inclination of
the sandwich man's body or turned over by his hand or other means so as to cause the
advertisement to alternate thereby increasing the publicity.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we doclare that what we
claim is
To exhibit the said boards in the public streets by means of sandwich men who shall
by a slight movement of the body cause the flap to move out of balance and turn and
disclose to view another advertisement.
Dated this Sixteenth day of April 1890
EMILY HAND.
WILLIAM JAMES SPRATLY.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Nov., 1889-Accepted, 21st Dec., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.

page_text: 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-In the manufacture of a now substance, (as a substitute for ivory, and for other
purposes) for combination of the following materials, in the stated proportions or
thereabouts more or less & taken by weight
Improvement in Apparatus for Cushioning Moving Parts of Machinery and other Bodies.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Mar., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 27th Dec., 1889-Accepted, 26th Mar., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Apparatus for Cushioning Moving Parts of
Machinery and other Bodies.
ANDREW GIBB, 30 South Street Greenwich London S.E. Engineer do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to bo as follows:-
In carrying out my invention as applied to cylinders, filled with liquid of any kind,
containing a piston or plunger, & moved from end to end, so as to increase the
pressure, or thrust, upon the piston or plunger, I arrange one receiving cylinder
loaded with springs, and provided with ports or pistons designed so as to be open to
either end of cylinder, as may be required, or worked with a valve-in short-using
one receiving or accumulating cylinder instead of two, as now used thereby effecting
a saving of half the number of springs and tension rods, now being used for this
purpose.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Apparatus for Cushioning Moving Parts of
Machinery and other Bodies.
ANDREW GIBB 30 South Street Greenwich S.E. Engineer do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
In carrying out my invention as applied to cylinders filled with liquid of any
kind, containing a piston or plunger, moved from end to end, so as to increase the
pressure or thrust upon the piston or plunger, I arrange one receiving cylinder
loaded with springs, and provided with ports or pistons, designed so as to be open to
either end of cylinder, as may be required, or worked with a valve. That is, instead
of having an accumulating cylinder at each end of cylinder, marked A on drawing,
and the springs held down by crosshead and tie-rods, I use one, or more cylinders,
marked B on drawing, each end of the cylinder A, being open to the accumulating
cylinder B, so that one or more springs may be used, to take the same load,
according to which way the piston (marked C) may travel.
The centre of the accumulating cylinder (marked D) can be used as as tank, or
receiver, for the liquid. At the same time, any leakage from piston goes direct into
this tank, and can be returned into either of the cylinders, as may be required.
Stops can be placed in the cylinders (marked E), so that the travel of the piston
can be regulated at will, & all as shown on drawings. I purpose applying the above
invention to steering gears &c.
Having now particularly described and ascertained, the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
-
That by my arrangement as described I only use one receiving, or accumulating
cylinder, instead of two, as now used, thereby effecting a saving of half the number
of springs and tension rods, besides having the springs enclosed, and the whole
arrangement taking up much less room.
Dated this 26th day of December 1880
Improvements in Centering Supports for Arched Constructions.
Year: 1889

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Centering Supports for Arched Constructions.
I FRIEDRICH TRÄBERT of Rathenow in the Empire of Germany, Builder and
Carpenter 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 the suspension of the centering on iron girders
between which the arched ceiling is to be constructed, whereby the scaffolding for
construction is considerably simplified as poles and cross poles etc. will not be
required.
Referring to the drawings, Fig. 1 is a cross section. Fig. 2 a longitudinal section
on line A B. Fig. 3 enlarged view.
The erection of the iron girders fis done as usual, the wood work holders d of the
arched ceiling are suspended to said girders. The holders d are made pincer like
so that with the upper legs which are turned inwards at an angle a suspension of the
same on the girder can be effected. The lower and longer legs which are likewise
bent inwards at an angle grasp the beam a for supporting the centering cupon which
rests the arched wood work lining e.
The shifting of the supporting beams a in the holders d is prevented by the pro-
jecting points arranged at the ends of the lower legs. The wedges b between the
support beams a and the centering c serve for correct adjustment of the centering 9. g
as illustrated, the vault constructed above the wood work lining or centering e.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The holder or suspender d for supporting the centering attached to girders and
grasping with its lower legs the supporting beam a upon which rest the centers c with
the wood work centering e.
Dated this 8th day of July 1889.
HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
Decorating Glass Panels and Plates with Floral and other Designs by a New Process of Hand Painting on the Reverse Side in Oil Colours and Artists' Materials.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Feb., 1889
Specification Accepted, 6th Apr. 1889
Decorating Glass Panels and Plates with Floral and other Designs
by a New Process of Hand Painting on the Reverse Side in Oil
Colours and Artists' Materials.
I, ROSA ELOISE RENDALL, Artist, of Hays Lodge, 122 Loughborough Road,
Brixton, in the County of Surrey, 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:—
According to this invention, designs and subjects of Flowers, Fruit, Birds, Insects,
Animals, Figures, and Landscapes, are executed in Oil Colours, on the reverse side of
glass panels, and plates, of whatsoever quality, size, or shape, in a manner similar to that
adopted in painting on Canvass, Millboard &c. with Coloured backgrounds, or Quick-
silver backing, in the case of mirror ornamentation--the difference being, that all the
finishing touches, are put on at the commencement, and carefully worked up for
backing.
All objects such as Insects, eyes of Birds, or any thing out of drawing; are finely
worked out, by means of the sharp point of a Stilletto, and then softly, and carefully
painted in with fine Sable Brushes, and billiant oil colours.
My claims in reference to the above Invention are→
1st. As to the novel method, and process, by which the glass is painted and backed
on the reverse side.
2nd. As to the softness of tone; and brilliancy of colour produced by this method,
which far surpasses in its beautiful effect, any thing as yet attempted in other
specimens of painting on glass.
3rd. As to its suitability to the decoration of Drawing Room Walls, Doors-
Cabinets Mirrors--Photographic Mounts, and other high Art Ornimentation.
4th. As to the imperishable character of the painting, except by breakage of the
glass; its being uneffected by damp, or dirt, and the case with which it is cleaned.
Dated this 26th day of February 1889.
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RUSA ELOISE RENDALL
Hays Lodge,
122, Loughborough Road, Brixton,
Surrey.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Mats.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 20th June, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 18th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 19th Apr., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Mats.
We, DANIEL GURTEEN Junior The Duddery WILLIAM BASHAM GUBTEEN High
Street JABEZ GURTEEN The Couples, all of Haverhill in Suffolk Manufacturers,
trading under the style and title of D. Gurteen & Sons Chauntry Mills Haverhill
and FREDERIC DANIEL UNWIN Fernlee Villa Chauntry Place Haverhill Factory
Manager do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
The present process of making Fibre Mats being very slow & tedious, this inven
tion has reference to the improved construction of same, whereby mats can be
manufactured in a more simple and cheaper manner, whilst giving the advantages
of being able to make them so thin, as to enable any door of half inch from the
floor and upwards to swing over, and can be made in an ordinary Mat Loom.
The nature and novelty of our invention consists in the use of linen, flax, jute or
other spun yarns as the warp or groundwork the back or weft being composed
of jute bone, or coir yarn and the cocoa or other fibre forming the face of the
Mat, being very slightly twisted, or spun into a rope and shot across the top of
the weft.
Dated this 10th day of December 1889.
DANIEL GURTEEN, Ja.
W. B. GURTEEN.
JABEZ GURTEEN.
FRED. D. UNWIN.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Manufacture of Mats.
DANIEL GURTEEN Junr. The Duddery Haverhill WILLIAM BASHAM GURTEEN High
Street Haverhill JABEZ GURTEEN The Couples Haverhill Manufacturers and FREDERIC
DANIEL UNWIN Fernlee Villa Chauntry Place Haverhill Factory Manager 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 process of making Fibre Mats being very slow and tedious, this inven-
tion has reference to the improved construction of same whereby mats can be
manufactured in a more simple and cheaper manner, whilst giving the advantages
of being able to make them so thin as to enable any door of half inch from the
floor and upwards to swing over, and can also be made in an ordinary mat loom.
The nature and novelty of our invention consists in the use of linen, flax, jute or
other spun yarns as the warp or ground work, the back or weft being composed of
jute bone or coir yarn and the cocoa or other fibre forming the face of the mat being
very slightly twisted or spun into a rope and shot across the top of the weft and
tightly fastened by a portion of the warp as in ordinary mat weaving.

page_text: 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 thin, durable, inexpensive Cocoa or other Fibre Mat, enabling any door of half
inch or upwards from the floor to swing over it.
Dated this 17th day of March 1890.
DANIEL GURTEEN, JUNE.
WM. B. GURTEEN.
JABEZ GURTEEN.
FRED. D. UNWIN.
An Improvement in Ships or other Plated Structures.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Feb., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 30th Nov. 1889 Accepted 25th Jan
1800
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Ships or other Plated Structures.
1 ALBERT CHARLES AUGUSTUS HOLZAPFEL of 116 Fenchurch Street in the City of
London, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to bo as follows:-
:-
The ship or structure is built without frames and consists of plates the sides of
which are turned inside at a suitable angle. These sides are rivetted together and
thus form a substitute for frames, keelsons etc. giving the whole structure great
strength and rigidity.
They also admit the use of hydraulic or mechanical punching and rivetting
machinery. In the case of a ship or steamer I erent wooden frames according to the
shape of the ship, lift the plates inside the frames and lay them in their places,
wheroupon they are punched and rivetted together in their place by means above
indicated.
A. U. A. HOLZAPFEL.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Ships or other Plated Structures.
ALBERT CHARLES AUGUSTUS HOLZAPFEL 116 Fenchurch Street London Agent do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
Tho ship or structure is built without frames and consists of plates the sides of
which are turned or flanged inside at a suitable angle. These sides are rivettod
together and thus form a substitute for frames keelsons etc. giving the whole
structure great strength and rigidity.
They also admit the use of hydraulic or mechanical punching and rivetting
machinery. In the case of a ship or steamer I erect wooden frames according to the
shape of the ship, lift the plates inside the frames and lay them in their places,
whereupon they are punched and rivetted together in their places by means above
indicated.
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 building of ships or other plated structures of plates flanged on all four sides.
Dated this 20th day of Vovember 1880
Appliance for Inflating and Discharging Air from Caoutchouc Balls.
Year: 1889

page_text: e of Application, 29th May, 1889-Accepted, 29th June, 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Appliance for Inflating and Discharging Air from Caoutchouc Balls.
I, EDWARD BENDER of 34 Rue de France Brussels, Belgium, Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention has for its object to supply caoutchouc balls with an appliance by
means of which they can be readily inflated or emptied of air by simply applying to
the ball a mouth piece which may consist of a tube of glass or wood. For this
purpose there is provided on the inner surface of the tube a valve that closes by its
own elasticity, and which is so arranged that it does not project beyond the outer
surface, which consequently appears perfectly smooth.
Two constructions of such valves are shewn at Figs. 1 and 2 on the accompanying
drawing; Fig. 3 shews a section of a ball provided with the two forms of valves.
At the place where the valve is fixed to the ball, the latter is provided with a small
hole o forming the outer aperture of the valve. This consists of an elastic tube t
which, in the arrangement at Fig. 1 is flattened off and closed at the inner end.
In this flattened end is formed a slit A which extends to the double layer of
caoutchouc, so that an opening formed which is closed by the flattened sides of the
tube. In the arrangement at Fig. 2 the valve consists simply of a conical cap H closed
at bottom and having two or more slits in its sides which are kept closed by the
elasticity of the material.
If now there be introduced into the tube t or cap H a rigid tube or mouthpiece, the
slit or slits will be opened, and air can then be forced in so as to inflate the ball to any
required extent. On then withdrawing the tube again, the slit or slits will close and
will prevent the air from escaping even if the ball be thrown violently on the ground.
For discharging the air from the ball the rigid tube has simply to be pushed in
again, thereby opening the slits and allowing the air to escape through them, so that
the ball can then be pressed flat for convenience of carrying or for enabling a large
number to be packed in a case for transport.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
In caoutchouc balls, the provision on the inner surface thereof of elastic valves t
or H so constructed that on the introduction of a rigid mouthpiece or tube they can
be opened either for inflating the ball or for emptying the air from the same, but
which remain closed when subject to any other external action substantially as herein
described,
nih ... of M 1000
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Skates.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Oct., 1889-Accepted, 23rd Nov., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Skates.
I, AUGUST ERNST FIEDLER of Chemnitz in the Kingdom of Saxony, Empire of
Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to an improvement in skates and has for its purpose to
provide convenient devices for rendering the step of the person, using the skates,
more elastic, both vertically and lengthwise, than is the case in the skates hitherto
known.
Referring to the accompanying drawing,
Fig. 1 is a side view and partial section.
Fig. 2 a plan of the improved skate.
Fig. 3 is a cross section of the sole-rest along line A B Fig. 1.
The plate c, secured on spring d which bears on rail or check a and is partially
revolvable about bolt g, is provided with a slot in which is displaceable the
quadrangular block k, through which passes a pin z, connected at the top with
foot-rest band having at its lower extremity a screw-thread for receiving the
nut m.
Around pin and between block k and nut m, a helical spring is provided which
tends to press the block k in an upward, and the footplate in a downward, direction
against plate c.
To footplate bare secured clamps e¹ e², adjustable by means of screws s¹ s², and
serving to be firmly pressed against the sides of the sole, thereby causing footplate b
to adjust itself around pin to the shape of the sole.
The above described disposition of block k enables the foot-rest b to slide to and
fro in the slot h, thereby compensating the elastic up and down-movement of the
plate c.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare, that what I
claim is:
A skate, in which a foot-plate or sole rest is so secured to an elastic bow or
plate c, as to be capable of sliding and turning in a slot h, according to and
following the movements of the foot, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 17th day of October 18p9.
Dated this 17th day of October 1800.
A. D. TIEDLER.
Per Huelser & Co.,
Of 142, Fleet Street, London, Attorneys.
A. E. FIEDLER.
Per Huelser & Co.,
Of 142, Fleet Street, London, Attorneys.
Improvements in Curtain Stretching Frames.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Oct., 1889-Accepted, 16th Nov., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Curtain Stretching Frames.
I, HERMANN HUNGER, owner of the firm of "C. G. Einhorn Nachflyr" of Obernhan
in the Kingdom of Saxony, Empire of Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
This invention relates to an improvement in curtain stretching frames and has for
its purpose to allow the frame to be easily and correctly adjusted, to facilitate its removal
and to provide protection for the fixing points of the frame from being bent or other-
wise injured.
Referring to the accompanying drawing
Fig. 1 is a top view, and
Fig. 3 a side view of the stretching frame.
Fig. 2 illustrates on an enlarged scale the adjusting device hereafter described.
The improved apparatus consists of four laths or bars a a and b b. Each lath a a
bas double the length of band is divided into two parts, hinged together at ss.
The lath a and b are placed with their extremities crosswise over each other and can
be easily adjusted to the size of the curtain by means of wooden pins r, which fit into
corresponding conic holes g, bored from below into the laths, and serve at the same
time as supports for the frame. Near the hinges ssa suitable number of holes are
bored from below in the laths a and serve to receive corresponding pins p p to afford
supports for the middle part of the frame.
On the upper surface of the laths a a and b b a suitable number of inclined metal
points, directed with their extremities to the outer side of each lath, are provided as
fastenings for the curtain to be stretched. To prevent these points from being bent or
otherwise injured, the laths a a have at their outer sides the vertical bars e e, which
project slightly beyond the points thus protecting the same from contact with the
laths bb. Attachment c and d corresponding in height to said bars are provided at
each end of the laths.
When the whole is folded up, it consists of only three different parts (except the
wooden pius or plugs), the laths bb being placed over each other and clamped or
otherwise secured at each end, whilst the hinged laths a a are folded and their ends
clamped or otherwise secured.
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 :
An adjustable curtain stretching frame, consisting of four laths or bars a a
and provided with adjusting apertures 9, pins or plugs p and r, hinges s, attach-
ments c, d, e and points h substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 10th day of October 1999
HERMANN HUNGER.
Per Huelser & Co.,
Of 142, Fleet Street, London, Attorneys.
HERMANN HUNGER.
Per Huelser & Co.,
Of 142, Fleet Street, London, Attorneys.
Portable Self-contained Suspending Device for Hats and like Head Coverings.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1889-Accepted, 5th Oct.. 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Portable Self-contained Suspending Device for Hats and like
Head Coverings.
I THOMAS JOSEPH JOHNSON, of 1 Washington Terrace, North End Avenue, London
Road, Portsmouth, Hants, 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 Invention is devised with a view to allow of the facile suspension of hats and
other head coverings by means of the simple contrivance hereunder described whereby
a hat or other head covering may when removed from the head of the wearer be hung
on any plain smooth surface--such for instance as painted and varnished wood work
- and thus rendering unnecessary any peg or nail or any ledge or projection
whatever.
In order that my Invention may be the better understood I have appended the
accompanying sheet of drawings in which Figures 1 and 2 are elevational and plan
views respectively showing a hat suspended; Figure 3 is a sectional elevational view
showing the suspending device conveniently self contained within the hat when the
latter is not required to be suspended. Figure 4 representing a side elevation and
plan view of the suspending device-drawn to enlarged scale-detached. The same
letters of reference are employed throughout the several views to denote like or
corresponding parts or members in each.
In accordance with my Invention I employ two india rubber "sucker valves " C, C",
adapted to the elastic strap or piece of soft elastic webbing D, the latter being sewn
or otherwise attached to the inside of the hat as at A. The function of the "sucker-
valve" C will be seen on reference to Figures 1 and 2; and, when the hat is being worn,
the suspending device is received in a self-contained convenient manner within the hat
and kept clear of the head of the wearer by means of the smooth metal plate or disc E
between which and the rubber "sucker valve "Can air tight joint is effected,
whereupon the suspending device assumes the position shown in Figure 3.
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 :-
:
First The portable self-contained means for suspending hats and like head
coverings substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying sheet
of drawings.
Second: In a hat suspending device, the employment of the "sucker valves " C, C¹,
and metal plate or disc E substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth.
Dated this 10th dox of Anomist 1800
JAMES STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers, 20, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Sail Parrals.
Year: 1889

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sail Parrals.
1 ROBERT DUNCAN FERGUSON Roslin Street Glebe Greenock Sailmaker do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
A metal ring formed either of one piece or of two pieces hinged together.
On the ring are fitted rollers of wood, metal, or othor substance (the ring being
left unclosed).
Where the ends of the unclosed ring meet together a hook, with a solid or movable
eye is fixed.
The back of the hook is made double & a hole is made in both parts to adinit
the ends of the ring which are then fixed inside the opening by means of pins & nuts
or otherwise.
Where required two or more rings (with rollers as above) may be combined & a
solid or movable eye or eyes replace the hook.
The rings & rollers may be enclosed by a suitable metal or other covering.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sail Parrals.
I ROBERT DUNCAN FERGUSON Roslin Street, Glebe Greenock Sailmaker do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
A round bar of metal B is bent into the form of a hoop or ring, but the ends are
not joined or a hoop may bo cast and then cut-to admit of a sufficient number of
lignimvitae or other rollers C or beads, being strung on the hoop B thus formed.
The book A of the parral is formed separate from the ring & has an eye at the
top for attaching the halliards.
4
The back of the hook, or the part below the eye is left thick enough to admit of
being bored through and tapped the ends of the hoop or ring are then screwed into
the hole thus made; or the neck of the hook may be made double & both sides bored
through the ends of the ring are thon passed one through each side & fixed by pins
or otherwise locked inside the opening in the hook. When required the ring B may
bo made in two pieces hinged together opposite the hook, & either screwed or locked
into the sides of the hook. (The drawing shews the ends screwed in.
The hook A may be either cast or made of wrought iron & the hook & ring may be
galvanized.
Having now particularly described & 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 hoop or ring B of the parral is left unclosed to admit of the rollers or
beads C being put in the ring before it is attached to the hook A.
2. As many rollers C are put in the ring B thus made as it will hold, leaving only
the ends for attachment to the hook A.
3. The hook A is made so as to admit of the two ends of the ring being attached
to it in such a way that the ring works freely at the junction like a binge. (In the
drawing the ends of the ring screw into the hook by right & left handed screws.)
Dated this 8th day of April 1890.
D DODARAY
Year: 1889

page_text: ROBERT JAMES LEE 39 Gunterstone Road West Kensington London Physician
THOMAS TOOGOOD & JAMES TOOGOOD (trading as William Toogood) Burlington
Buildings Heddon Street Regent Street London, Glass Manufacturers do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This Invention affords the means of Inhaling Warm Vapour, composed of steam
and air combined. This is effected by causing the steam to pass from a small
orifice in the Kettle, and play centrally onto and along a tube; the Air being
admitted through orifices in the tube, and induced to pass along it by the force of
the steam, as described in Patents 3277/1872 2720/86 5847/86.
In addition to the above arrangement for Combining Air and Steam, this Kettle is
provided with a feed-tube through which water can be poured directly into the Kettle.
This tube as it reaches almost to the bottom of the Kettle, provides against risk of
sudden expansion of steam, and thus acts as a Safety Valve.
In the accompanying Drawing
Fig. 1. Shews the Bronchitis Kettle complete.
TT. The Tube along which the Air and Steam pass,
O. The Orifice through which Air is induced to enter by the force of the Steam jet.
FF. The Feed-pipe.
Fig. 2. Section of that part of the Kettle where the Steam escapes through J, the
iet bole into the Tube T

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
1. A useful combination of Steam and Air for purposes of Inhalation from a
Kettle.
2. Provision for Supplying Water to the Kettle by means of a feed-tube: which
tube also acts as a Safety-valve, by allowing for escape of steam if generated more or
less suddenly within the Kettle.
Dated this 11th day of April 1889.
ROBERT JAMES LEE.
THOMAS TOOGOOD.
JAMES TOOGOOD.
A New Form of Puzzle.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Aug., 1889-Accepted, 5th Oct., 1889
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Form of Puzzle.
ERNEST WOLF 26 West Ham Lane Stratford Essex, Lithographic Artist, 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 said puzzle consists of a box which may be round, or of any suitable shape,
in which is placed an embossed, convex-shaped face as shewn in (Figs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.)
and made of any suitable material. In this face the features are grooved or
hollowed out to sufficient depth to allow of a small ball or pill to roll in them
with ease. The mouth of the said face is also hollowed out. The Puzzle consists
in so manipulating the box as to roll the ball or pill into the mouth without
touching the said pill or ball. The ball or pill is got into the mouth by tilting
and tapping the box.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A new form of Puzzle, consisting of an embossed face with deeply grooved
features, in which rolls a small ball or pill.
consists in so manipulating the box as to get
the said face.
The difficulty or puzzle of which
the ball or pill into the mouth of
Year: 1889

page_text: I, HENRY BICKERTON of 63 Barton Arcade, Manchester, 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 :-
The improvements relate to the printing or preparation of racing cards which are
used at race meetings for the purpose of indicating the names of the horses, the owners
thereof, and the colours of the riders; and have for object the more ready and con-
venient comparison of the horses and jockeys named and described on the card with
the actual horses running on the course.
To accomplish this and to effect my improvements I print or otherwise prepare the
cards with coloured figures or devices thereon, by preference the upper part of the
figure of a rider, which coloured figures or devices each correspond with the dress or
colours worn by the rider of the horse opposite to which, or in line with which, the
coloured device is printed or otherwise prepared.
At present on racing cards the colours of the rider of the horse are indicated by
words, which often, in the hurry and excitement contingent upon a race, give but a
confused idea to the mind of the reader, whereas by the present invention, a graphic
picture of the dress or colours of the rider of each horse may be given, thus presenting
to the eye an immediate and convenient means of identification of the horses on the
course; although if desirable a letter press description of such colours may be added.
In lieu of the herein before named preferred figure of the upper part of a jockey or
rider, other devices printed or otherwise prepared in the correct colours may be
employed, such as coloured bars, or geometrical or other figures, whereby a modifica-
tion of the invention may be made, and variations in detail, such as the order and
amount of the columns of information and the size of the coloured devices may be
made without departing from the peculiar character of the invention.

page_text: 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 :-
:-
Racing cards having printed or otherwise prepared thereon the names and other
information regarding the running horses, combined with coloured devices corre-
sponding with and for the purpose of indicating the colours worn by the riders
of the horses in manner substantially as herein described.
Dated this 30th day of April 1889.
WILLIAM GADD, C.E.,
64, Barton Arcade, Manchester,
Agent.