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Improved Method of Securing Horse Covers.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th June, 1897-Accepted, 17th July, 1897
CORFBI CECIFICATION.
Improved Method of Securing Horse Covers.
I, ERNEST HILL. BROWN, of 71 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, in the Provincial
District of Canterbury, in the Colony of New Zealand, Contractor, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement,―
Horse covers or cloths have usually been secured upon the animal by a breast
strap and crupper together with straps fastened to the cover and passing under
the chest and belly. I have found in practice that covers so secured are liable
to ruck up and become disarranged under certain conditions especially when the
animal rolls.
In my invention I still employ a breast strap for the front of the cover, but,
instead of belly straps, I use a separate strap upon each side, near the rear of the
cover, each strap passing round the upper part of a thigh of the animal and being
secured to the cover by sewing at one end and by a buckle at the other.
Referring to the accompanying drawings,-
Fig. 1 illustrates my invention applied to a cover upon a horse, and
Fig. 2 the cover removed.
The cover (a) is formed in the ordinary manner and provided with the breast
straps (6). Straps (c) are provided upon opposite sides of the rear end of the cover
to which they are secured by sewing or any ordinary means, while buckle ends (d)
upon the outside of the cover, retain the respective straps after they have been
passed round respective thighs of the animal and through holes (e) cut in the
cover.
In operation, the cover is adjusted upon the body of the horse and the breast
strap buckled. A rear strap upon one side is then passed round the thigh of the
animal from the front to the back, thence through the hole (e) in the cover to the
buckle (d) by which it is retained the rear strap upon the opposite side is then
adjusted in the same manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention
I declare that what I claim is,-
The improved method of securing a horse cover, consisting in the employment,
upon the rear end of the cover of straps each secured to the cover at one end and
arranged to pass around respective thighs of the animal and to be secured to the
cover by a buckle at the other end, substantially as described and illustrated.
Dated this 17th day of June, 1897.
VAUGHAN & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Feeder Apron, applicable to Reapers and Binders and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: ate of Application, 25th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 1st May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Feeder Apron, applicable to Reapers and Binders and
the like.
I CHARLES DAVIS LIGHTBAND, of 71 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, in the
Provincial District of Canterbury, in the Colony of New Zealand, Leather and
Grindery 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 :-
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This invention relates to what are known as feeder aprons which are employed
upon reapers and binders" and also for an analogous purpose upon grain and
seed threshing machinery and the like.
Hitherto such aprons have usually been constructed entirely of canvas with
wooden slats secured across them to assist in conducting straw and other matters.
operated upon.
Cauvas aprons have been found unsatisfactory in practice, as they wear
rapidly upon the sides, they are also liable to stretch unequally causing the
wooden slats to run diagonally over the carrying rollers and become broken; or
to tear the apron.
My invention consists in constructing a feeder apron with a leather belt or
strap attached to each of its sides whereby its running qualities and durability,
are much improved.
1 also employ slats made of leather or similar flexible material, so that they will
not become broken as the wooden slats hitherto used.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 illustrates my invention as applied to the elevator apron of
and binder" and
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a reaper
Fig. 2 shows the belt removed from the carrying rollers and spread out.
Similar letters indicate the same parts in both figures.
The apron (a) is made of thin leather or other flexible material cut to the
required width. It is provided with the belts (6) (c) which are respectively
connected by sewing, riveting, or other ordinary means, to opposite sides of the
apron extending from end to end.
The apron has a flap (d) at one end to cover the straps and buckles (e) which,
are used to connect the ends of the apron in the usual manner.
The slats (f) are formed of leather of convenient width and thickness, secured!
across and upon the apron by rivets and cement or other convenient means.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
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1. A "feeder apron
for reapers and binders and the like having a leather band.
or strap connected to and extending along each of its sides, substantially as and
for the purposes herein described and illustrated.
2. In a feeder apron the employment of leather in the construction of the
"slats" which are thereby rendered flexible and unbreakable, substantially as
specified and illustrated.
Dated 1 329
coruary 1091.
EDWARDS & Co.,
65 and 66, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicant..
Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Linoleum, Kamptulicon, and similar Materials.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 5th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Linoleum,
Kamptulicon, and similar Materials.
I, KARL KLIETSCH, of XIX Hohe Warte 48. Vienna, in the Empire of Austria,
Painter, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:.
This invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of linoleum, kamp-
tulicou and similar materials. Sheets of linoleum, kamptulicon or the like,
produced in well-known manner, are introduced after leaving the calender-rolls
with smooth surface ready for drying, to a second pair of rolls. The roll which
comes in contact with the upper surface of the sheet is provided with lines and
parts in relief which become impressed in the still soft mass. There is thus
produced in the material the desired design in intaglio. The impression may be
also effected by means of a block. The intaglio design thus produced
in the material is filled in with or has applied to it a differently
coloured mass or dye, say, by pressing or rubbing it in, or by putting it on with
spatula either at once or after drying. Or the raised lines and parts of the roll
or of the printing block are covered with the dye and the latter impressed during
the production of the lines or design in the material. Floor-cloth or similar
material produced in this manner has the advantage of the design offering greater
resistance to wear and tear as it is intaglio and not on the surface. The process
enables mareover the appearance of different kinds of wood to be imitated in a
very natural manner, for instance, walnut may be imitated very well by forming
a smooth surface with lines and parts recessed and filled in with a darker mass.
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:-
1. The manufacture of patterned linoleum, kamptulicon and similar material
by impressing the desired pattern or design in the soft mass after it leaves the
calendering rollers and applying to the parts so recessed a mass of different colour
or a dye substantially as described.
2. Patterned linoleum, kamptulicon or similar material produced by impressing
the desired pattern or design in the soft mass after it leaves the calendering
rollers and applying to the parts so recessed a mass of different colour or a dye
substantially as described.
Dated this 24th dor of November 1897
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Brush for Cleaning Bicycle and other Driving Chains.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 25th Sept., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Brush for Cleaning Bicycle and other Driving Chains.
I, RICHARD SINGER, of 22 Schenkendorfstrasse, Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony,
Germany, merchant, do hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
:-
The present invention consists of a brush particularly adapted for cleaning
bicycle and other driving chains.
And in order to render the present Specification more easily intelligible reference
is had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters denote similar parts
throughout the several views:-
Fig. 1 is an end elevation of the device and
Fig. 2 a side elevation thereof.
The brush consists of two members b b hinged together at s, each member being
provided on its inner surface with bristles of any suitable material, and being so
shaped that when the said members are closed in operative position, they shall
be parallel to each other and the bristles about in line with each other.
In application, the chain to be cleaned is enclosed by the two members of the
brush and drawn through the same, or the brush may be passed along the chain.
The members bb may be of any suitable material such as wood, horn, metal,
celluloid or any other suitable substance.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
A brush for cleaning bicycle and other driving chains, consisting of two
members 6 hinged together and having bristles on their inner surfaces said mem-
bers beng so shaped as to lie parallel to each other when closed together in
operative position subs antially as describeu.
DAY DAVIES & HUNT,
Chartered Patent Agents,
321, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
али стаyon потег and Protector.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Feb., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 11th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 2nd Oct., 1897
спала али стаyon потег and Protector.
JOSEPH BESSELL, Tailor, 5 High Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Tailors, dressmakers and likewise use to mark out garments on cloth a flat
piece of chalk or crayon, used edgeways to mark a fine line. These pieces of
chalk or crayon being thin are very brittle and easily broken by a slight blow
or slipping from the hand. I propose to provide a case made of some thin metal,
lined with indiarubber or some other means to grip the chalk or crayon the case
also will have a spring on one side to hold the chalk or crayon tightly. It will be
made in shape suitable for the shapes of crayons and chalks used, that is, triangular
and oblong.
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A Chalk and Crayon Holder and Protector.
I, JOSEPH BESSELL, 5 High Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, Tailor, 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:-
Tailors, dressmakers, and likewise use to make out garments on cloth a flat
piece of chalk or crayon, used edgeways to mark a fine line.
These pieces of chalk or crayon being thin are very brittle and easily broken
by a slight blow or slipping from the hand.
I propose to provide a case made of some thin metal lined with indiarubber
or some other means to grip the chalk or crayon. The case also will have a
spring on one side to hold the chalk or crayon tightly. It will be made in shape
suitable to the shape of chalks and crayons used, that is triangular and oblong.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will now refer to the
annexed drawings in which:-
Figure 1. is a front elevation of my holder shewing chalk in position.
Figure 2. section through line xy.
a is a holder which is formed of suitable material, such as metal, having the
required amount of elasticity. This holder is lined at c with indiarubber or such-
like elastic material, and between which the chalk d is held. I sometimes find
it convenient to form the holder in two parts, said parts being connected together
by means of a spiral or other suitable form of spring which exerts the required
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page_text: pressure upon the two parts of the holder so as to grip the chalk or crayon. Owing
to the elasticity of the rubber lining the chalk is not so liable to be broken if the
bolder is accidentally dropped, and the slipping of the chalk from the hands of
the user is reduced to a minimum.
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 combined construction and arrangement of the various parts
substantially as described and illustrated herein.
2. In chalk or crayon holders: two wings or flaps connected together and lined
with indiarubber or such like material, and between which the chalk or crayon
is held.
Dated the 11th day of August 1897.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: LEONARD OXFORD, 15, High Street, Burton on Trent, Grocer and Provision
Dealer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A new system of profit sharing whereby the stores or shop keeper may declare
their profits and dividends on certain classes of goods sold instead of on the
amount of money spent at the stores or shop.
For instance if the profits for one quarters trading represented £50 sterling,
and 2,000 pounds in weight of tea had been sold a dividend could then be declared
of 6 pence on each pound of tea sold. To enable customers to claim this dividend
a coupon or ticket would be given at each time of purchasing tea, denoting the
weight purchased; this same coupon or ticket should be sent to the stores or
shop to claim the dividend.
For instance if a person returned 24 coupons representing 12 pounds of tea
purchased he would be entitled to a dividend of 6 shillings.
LEONARD OXFORD, 15, High Street, Burton on Trent, Grocer and Provision
Dealer, 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 new system of profit sharing whereby the stores or shop keeper may declare
their profits and dividends on certain classes of goods sold instead of on the
amount of money spent at the stores or shop.
Taking tea for example-if the profits for one quarters trading represented £50
sterling and 2,000 pounds weight of tea had been sold, a dividend could then be
declared of sixpence on each pound.
Therefore if a person returned 24 coupons representing 12 pounds of tea pur-
chased he would be entitled to a dividend of six shillings.
To enable customers to claim their dividend a coupon or ticket would be given
at each time of purchasing denoting the weight or quantity purchased; this
same coupon or ticket should be returned to the stores or shop at specified. periods
in order to assess the dividend.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
A new system of declaring dividends on the weight or quantity of goods sold
instead of on the amount of money spent at the stores or shop.
Dated this 18th day of January 1898.
LEONARD OXFORD.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr.,
1897
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Jan., 1898-Accepted, 26th Feb., 1898
I, JOHN WYCLIFFE LAWTON, 15, Clito Street, Moston, Manchester, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
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Springs and lever arrangement causing barrel whilst emptying to tilt
automatically:
The arrangement consists of a metal frame, springs lever and claw:
One end of frame to lean against any suitable support and the other ends of frame
to be placed on top of barrel:
Claw attached to springs, springs attached to lever, lever being placed in bearings,
the springs in tension and lever secured.
I, JOHN WYCLIFFE LAWTON, Engineer, 15, Clito Street, Moston, Manchester, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Figs. 1 and 2 are respectively an elevation and plan of tilter. A is the main frame
of the tilter, B is the barrel to be tilted, C and C are the ends of the main frame A.
D is a claw for attaching to the end rim of barrel B. E E aro springs to give the
requisite amount of tension to tilt the barrel. F is a lever to put on the tension
and is a catch to secure the lever F and hold it in position. H is a supple-
mentary spring to give increased tension and extension to the tilter. J J are
5 runners which rest upon the barrel and take up the friction.
The method of putting the tilter into operation is as follows:-The barrel is
placed in a horizontal position on the stillage. The claw D is hooked under the
end rim of barrel B at the same time the point C on main frame A is placed against
a wall or suitable support. The springs E E are then at rest and the lever is in
the position shown by dotted lines F. The claw D and end of lever F being secured
to the springs EE the tension on the springs E E is effected by pulling the lever
over from the position to and then held by the catch G. The springs E E are
thus extended by the combined action on the points C, D, JJ and the resistance
caused by the weight of the barrel. As the liquor in the barrel is drawn off thus
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page_text: reducing its weight, the tension on the springs E E causes the barrel to tilt
automatically.
The contrivance C₁ at the end of main frame A and the spring H is to give
increased tension & extension to the tilter. The part C is placed against the sup-
port and the action of the lever F being as before described the part C takes a
vertical position thus causing the spring H to be extended. As the barrel is lightened
by the liquor being drawn off the part C moves back to a horizontal position, thus
encreasing the length of the main frame A.
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
1st. Springs and lever arrangement causing barrel whilst emptying to tilt
automatically.
2nd. The supplementary spring H to give increased power and extension.
3rd. The method of securing lever in position by the catch G.
Dated this 10th day of February 1898
Improvements in Bottoms for Beds, Couches, and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 1st Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bottoms for Beds, Couches, and the like.
I, FRANK JOSEPH MAIER, of Spring Works, Sandiacre, near Nottingham, Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
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This invention relates to improvements in bottoms for beds, couches, and the
like, and its object is to provide a framework upon which involute springs may
be secured and upon which said involute springs woven wire or other fabric may
be further attached if desired.
Hitherto such springs &c. have been secured upon wooden frames, which have
been cumbersome and unwieldy, owing to the strength required, hence the object
of this my invention is to make such frames of a less bulky, but yet light forma-
tion.
In order to make this my invention more clearly understood, I have appended
hereunto an illustrative drawing upon which are figures and numbers of reference,
in which similar numbers refer throughout the several views to the same thing
or part, and in which :-
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Fig. 1, shows a plan view of a portion of the bed bottom.
Fig. 2, is an end view at A; and Fig. 3, an end part sectional view on line B-C.
Fig. 4, is a general plan view.
The outer frame 6, is made of a channeled section of steel in which are pierced
the rivet holes 7, for the cross bars 8, which are of the same or double channelled
section, and also the holes 9, for the cross slats 10. These slats 10, are simply
passed through the slot piercings 11, in the cross bars 8, but rivetted at each end
in the frame 6. To these slats are now rivetted the involute springs 12, upon
whose upper surface may be secured woven wire fabric similarly as shown in
Specification for Patent No 21074 of 1896 previously granted to me.
The bed bottom may also for the purposes of storage or transit be constructed
in portions as shown in Fig 4, such portions being connected to each other at 13,
by my improved interlacing frame joint as shown and claimed in the before recited
Letters Patent number 21074 of 1896.
The number of cross bars and the slats may be varied according to desire and
one or more of, the springs 12, may be fixed between such cross bars as may be
considered necessary.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is;-
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page_text: sectioned rolled frame 6, with the cross bars 8, and slats 10, and springs 12, con-
structed and arranged substantially as set forth and shown and for the purposes
specified.
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CHARLES T. POWELL,
Applicant's Agent.
An Improvement in or relating to the Mouthpieces of Cigarettes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 19th June, 1897 - Accepted. 24th July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in or relating to the Mouthpieces of Cigarettes.
REUBEN COHEN, of 12 Newnham Street, Aldgate, London. E. Tobacconist, 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 my invention relates to new and useful improvements in cigarettes and
which invention has for its object the provision of a tip or mouth-piece (similar
to the gold tip already existing) which may be of any size or configuration, which
will prevent the cigarette paper from coming in contact with the lips and therefore
it cannot adhere thereto and which will further improve the flavour and aroma of
the cigarette and moreover is quite harmless and almost costless.
I now proceed to describe my said invention:--
In this my invention form upon one end of the cigarette a tip or mouthpiece
of any size or configuration, which consists of the bark or wood, powdered, of
myall, rose, cherry, or other wood or bark, applied to the paper of the cigarette
with a harmless and suitable adhesive, such wood or bark not to be powdered in
any special manner or to form a tip or mouthpiece of any special thickness, size
or configuration.
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
clair is:
The tip or mouthpiece to cigarettes formed of the bark or wood of the myall,
rose, cherry or other wood powdered and applied substantially as described and
for the purposes herein set forth.
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Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application (in the United Kingdom), 23rd Jan., 1897
Complete Specifiction Left, 23rd Oct., 1897-Accepted, 11th Dec., 1897

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extend the application of the process of manufacture described in the specification
accompanying our Application for Letters Patent No. 1795 of 1897 to iron-refinery
slags containing :-
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and in general, to slags containing more than 1.5 per cent. of oxide of iron.
Heretofore it has not been practicable to use slags charged with much oxide of
iron, from whatever source they may have been obtained, in the manufacture of
slag-cement, because of the slowness with which cements made from such slags set
initially, this very probably resulting from the large proportion of oxide of iron which
they contain.
We have discovered that, by mixing the slags above designated, granulated as
they leave the furnace, with line, in the proportions indicated in the aforesaid former
specification, and subjecting the mixture to the process of preparation likewise
indicated in the said former specification (which process consists in making a mortar,
allowing it to set, and then baking the pieces at a temperature varying between a
dark-red and a bright-red heat, according to the rapidity of setting which it is desired
to obtain), a material is obtained which, when finely ground, gives results analogous
to those obtained with the slags containing less than 1.5 per cent. of oxide of iron
indicated in the said former specification.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
The employment of the slags charged with oxide of iron herein above designated,
in the process of manufacture indicated in the aforesaid former specification, for the
manufacture of slag-cements of high resistance and which set instantaneously, rapidly
or slowly, as desired.
Dated the 23rd. day of October 1897.
D. YOUNG & Co.,
11 & 12 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Tube Shackle or Clip.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Jan., 1897-Accepted. 10th Apr., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tube Shackle or Clip.
I, THEODOR BONAVENTURA SAUER of 35 Vorstadt, Oberreifenberg in Taunus:
in the 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 has for its object a tube shackle or clip adapted to be readily.
opened and closed by means of a lever arrangement.
The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in
which :-
Figures 1 to 1" show the various parts of the improved shackle or clip,.
whilst
Figures 2 and 3 are elevation and plan respectively, showing the same attached
to the tube.
The part a, which is attached to the wall spike b, is formed with a projection c
and a hook d. The part e is provided with slots f and g in which the projection c
and the hook d respectively are inserted. A lever h is then placed over and under
the book d, so that the part d' of the latter engages in the slot h¹ of the lever.
If then the lever / be pressed against the part a of the clip, the part e will be
pressed against the tube r, so that the latter is firmly fixed in the shackle or clip..
The lever is so curved or shaped that it may be pressed in until its upper end has
moved over its point of support, as shown full lines in Figure 2, so that it
consequently can not move back of itself. It may also be secured by means of a.
pini, which is driven into the part e.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A tube shackle or clip, characterized by the two gripping parts (a and e) being.
loosely connected in a suitable manner, and held firmly together by means of a
lever (A) adapted to be engaged under a hook (d) formed on the one part (a) of
the clip and to thus press on the other part (e) of the clip whereby a convenient
opening and closing of the clip may be effected substantially as hereinbefore set
forth.
2. The general construction and combination of parts taken as a whole forming-
the improved tube shackle or clip substantially as hereinbefore described and.
illustrated.
Dated this 7th day of January 1897.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6 Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Nails, Hooks, or Pins.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 6th July, 1897-Accepted, 28th Aug., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Nails, Hooks,
or Pins.
T, FRIEDRICH ALWIN RICHARD SAUERBREY, of Auerbach in Vogtland, in the
Empire of Germany, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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Tiitherto, bench hooks, hooks for holding window curtain rods and other similar
fastening and securing devices have been manufactured by working the metal or
material of which they are formed in a heated state such as moulding etc., while
also the head with which they are generally provided for receiving the blows of
the driving-in tool, has been of a massive and solid nature.
The method of manufacture is considerably simplified by the use of my inven-
tion the pins or 'hooks etc. being formed out of plate metal in such a manner that
a suitable and symmetrical pattern is cut out of the plate, the part intended
to form the shank or driving portion of the pin being folded over, longitudinally
along its centre so that the symmetrical sides or edges are brought together thus
forming a strong pin provided with a suitable head or projection.
In the accompanying drawing Fig. 1 is the original blank or pattern as cut out
of the plate and shows the connection of the cheek a with the pin and driving-in
portion b b formed symmetrically on either side of the centre line y y.
original form is punched out or otherwise worked in the flat.
This
By suitable means the two halves bb are then bent or folded upwards along the
centre line y y so as to form a groove Figs. 3 & 4 after which the edges of the
halves b b are further brought or pressed together so as to form a hollow pin of
round or oval cross section and provided with a driving-in projection.
These pins are worked throughout in a cold state of the material used which can be
of any suitable kind and any and all kinds of pins hooks etc. can be manufactured
in this simple manner.
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 improved method of producing bench hooks and the like of appropriate
plate-material in a cold state by cutting or making an original blank with a
symmetrical pip and head connected with one another the pin being subsequently
brought into the form of oval or round cross-section by bending up the said
halves and pressing their edges together.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18, 1Buckingham Street, Strand, London W.C., Agents to Applicant..
Improvements in Cycle Handle-bars.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 19th Mar., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cycle Handle-bars.
I, WILLIAM ARTHUR LAW, of 223, Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale, London, W.,
Dramatic Author, 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 heat the handle bars of cycles for the purpose
of keeping the rider's hands warm in cold weather, and it is carried out in the
following manner.
The source of heat may be either the ordinary cycle lamp, or a special lamp
provided for the purpose.
The lamp is suspended underneath the handle-bar (see accompanying drawing)
and is so arranged that the heat arising from the flame may heat the air in the
handle-bar; or the handle-bar may be filled with water or other fluid which can be
heated by the heat from the lamp flame.
The handle-bar and handles are preferably metallic throughout; but if it is
found that metallic handles become uncomfortable to use when heated, the handles
may be coated with a substance that does not readily conduct heat.
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 arrangement for heating the handle-bars and handles of cycles by means
of a lamp for the purpose of keeping the riders hands warm in cold weather, sub-
stantially as herein described.
Dated thin 14th day of October 1807
WILLIAM ARTHUR LAW.
A New or Improved Mark-knot for Ropes and Cables.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 19th Feb.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Mark-knot for Ropes and Cables.
I, GUSTAV ADOLPH CORSSEN, of 29, am Hafen, Fedderwardersiel, 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:-
This invention has for its object to provide a distinct and easily recognisable
mark-knot for running gear used on board ships and in other places.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have here-
unto appended an explanatory sheet of drawings, whereon,
Fig. 1 is a view showing the knot in the rope.
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Fig. 2 is a side view and Fig. 3 a cross section of the mark-knot or mouse.
The mark-knot, or "mouse as it is technically called, consists of a piece a
which is provided on its surface with a number of twisted grooves e and can be
made of any suitable material such as wood, metal, etc. The mouse is made with
a number of grooves e equal to the number of strands in the cable or rope. In
the views shown the mouse has four grooves e so as to correspond to the number
of strands d in the rope. In the case of iron or steel ropes the number of grooves
is naturally larger.
The mouse is made with a longitudinal hole b through its centre through which
the core c of the rope, when the latter is being made, is passed. If it is desired to
fit the mouse on an existing rope then it is made in two or more parts.
The strands d, as shown, embrace the mouse and conform to the spiral shape of
the grooves e in which they lie. The mouse is, in this manner, inseparably and
immovably secured in the rope.
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 :-
1. Mark-knots for ropes and cables characterized by a mouse (a) provided with
external grooves (e) in which the strands of the rope lie so as to embrace and hold
fast the mouse in position in the rope, substantially as hereinbefore set forth.
2. Mark-knots, as claimed in Claim 1, in which the mouse (a) is provided with
a longitudinal passage (6) through which the core of the rope or cable can be
passed, substantially as hereinbefore set forth.
Dated this 23rd day of October 1897.
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
A Hand Appliance for Massage.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 13th July, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Feb., 1898-Accepted, 2nd Apr.,
1898
A Hand Appliance for Massage.
I, JOHN PROFFITT, of No. 32, Great George Street, Westminster, in the County
of London, Solicitor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (as communi-
cated to me from abroad by Augustus Figge, of Weser Haus, Hameln, in the
German Empire, Engineer,) to be as follows: -
My invention relates to an appliance adapted to be held in the hand and applied
to parts of the body for massage purposes.
The appliance consists of several, preferably three, plates hinged or otherwise
flexibly connected together, each plate having on its front several, preferably,
two sockets each containing a ball free to revolve, but prevented from falling out
by the lip of the socket being smaller in diameter than the ball. On the back of
the plates are fixed straps of leather or other suitable flexible material into
which straps the hand of the operator can be inserted, so that he holds the
appliance as a glove and can effect massage by pressing and moving the balls over
any part of the body of the patient.
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ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
I, JOHN PROFFITT, of No. 32, Great George Street, Westminster, in the County
of London, Solicitor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (as communi-
cated to me from abroad by Augustus Figge, of Weser Haus, Hameln, in the
German Empire, Engineer,) 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 an appliance adapted to be held in the hand and applied
to parts of the body for massage purposes, as I shall describe referring to the
accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a front view, Fig. 2 is a side view partly in section and Fig. 3 is a
back view of an appliance according to my invention. It consists of several,
preferably three plates A hinged or otherwise flexibly connected together, each
plate having on its front several, preferably two sockets C each containing a
ball B free to revolve, but prevented from falling out by the lip of the socket C
being smaller in diameter than the ball. On the back of the plates are fixed
straps D and E of leather or other suitable flexible material into which straps the

page_text: hand of the operator can be inserted, so that he holds the appliance as a glove and
can effect massage by pressing and moving the balls over any part of the body of
the patient.
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:
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A massage appliance consisting of several plates hinged together, each having
balls free to revolve in sockets, the appliance being provided with straps for
insertion of the hand, substantially as described.
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ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Railway Rails.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 20th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Railway Rails.
I, HERMANN BIERMANN, of Paradiesstrasse 5ª, Breslau in the 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 :-
This invention relates to rails for railways and its object is to so form or construct
them that the risk of derailment of a train is very much diminished.
A rail constructed according to these improvements is formed with a continuous
vertical central web or projection along its upper face or head.
The accompanying drawing to which reference is made hereinafter illustrates
the improved rail in section.
The body of the rail may be of any usual or convenient form and is provided
along the upper face of its head with the central vertical web, flange, or projection a.
The wheel runs along the rail head on one side of the flange a, and thus, when a
train is running along two such rails, derailment is rendered almost impossible, even
should the wheel flanges rise above the face of the rail. When one side of the rail
is worn it may be turned round so as to subject the other side to wear, or the rail
may be taken from its position on one side of the line and placed in the opposite
position.
The improved rail may be secured to the sleepers and to other rails by any of
the means or devices at present commonly in use.
In certain positions, as, for example, at level crossings, the flange a may be
adapted to fold down upon the rail head. The passage of road vehicles is thus
facilitated and the rail heads are protected as the vehicle wheels only come into
contact with the side of the flange.
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 railway rail having a continuous central vertical web or the like formed upon
the upper face of its head, substantially as herein before described and as illustrated
by the accompanying drawings.
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Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Dec., 1897-Accepted, 19th Feb., 1898
I, CARL GEORG ALOIS SCHMIDT, of 364, Wilhelmstr, Bretten, 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 present invention relates to a spittoon of which the cover can be readily and
very simply opened, and closed again after use.
The improved spittoon is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which :-
Figure 1 is an elevation of the spittoon when closed.
Figure 2 is a longitudinal section through the spittoon when closed.
Figure 3 is a plan of the same when partly open.
Figure 4 is a plan of the spittoon let into a base plate, and
Figure 5 is a cross section of Figure 4.
The spittoon consists of a dish a of any desired shape. On its periphery are
provided two eyes or lugs b which may also form one piece with the body of
A suitable
the dish, and which serve for the reception of the lower end of the rod c.
cover d is mounted (on this rod) and is fixed to said rod in such a manner that the
lower surface of the cover is situated on the same level as the edge of the dish. The
rod c is made of such a height as to allow of it being conveniently grasped and
rotated by a person standing.
When it is desired to use the spittoon, the cover is rotated by means of the rod to
one side, and is then again closed immediately after use by being rotated back into
its initial position. The stop pin f let into the extension or shoulder e of the cover,
serves to limit the movement of the cover.
A somewhat different arrangement is illustrated in Figure 4. The dish proper is
let into a base plate g of wood or other material. By means of this arrangement
there is obtained the advantage of a larger base or under surface without having to
make the dish itself of disproportionately large size. It also allows of mounting the
rod provided with the cover, in the said base plate (which can be made to suit the
arrangement or furniture of the room in each particular case) so that the dish a can
be removed without being compelled to remove the cover with it, as well.
The dish and cover may be made of any suitable material, such as iron, sheet
metal, stoneware or other suitable material.
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 spittoon, characterized by a vertical rod c which is pivotted to the spittoon
dish a itself or to the part g which carries said dish, said rod being carried up to the
level of the hand of a person standing upright, and carrying the cover d of the dish,

page_text: in such a manner that the said cover can be revolved in a lateral direction over and
on to the dish, and can also be moved over and away from the dish a so as to
leave the latter free for use.
Dated this 23rd day of December 1897
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer & Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Improvements in the Methods of Upholstering Furniture.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 19th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Methods of Upholstering Furniture.
I, LOUIS GRAND BROEL, of 8, Mayfield Grove, Harrogate, in the County of York,
Upholsterer, 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 simplify the present method of upholstering,
by dispensing with the great quantities of stuffing with hair, flocks, and the like.
By my invention they are more cleanly and healthy, besides being much lighter
and more durable than the system of stuffing now employed.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is an elevation of sofa with my improvements applied.
Fig. 2 is a cross section of Fig. 1.
I employ the ordinary woven wire covering A, attached around the edge of which
is a strong shaping wire B to form the shape of the chair, couch, or the like, and
attached at short intervals to vertical springs C. These springs C are attached by
staples or other means to the frame 1 of the article being upholstered, and are
a substitute for the usual roll stitching, and the shaping wire B is attached by
copper wire, string, or the like to the top of the springs C.
Additional supporting blade springs E are required for sofas or long seats,
secured to the frame I) at one end only, the other end resting on the bracket E¹
to allow for expansion. Canvas covering is placed over the woven wire covering,
then a thin coating of hair, and over that the outer cover.
When upholstering chairs and short seats, blade springs E are not required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
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In upholstering furniture the combination of the wire covering A, the shaping
wire B, and the vertical springs C attached to the frame D of the furniture to give
the required lightness, elasticity, and durability as shown and described.
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JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Ball Casters.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ball Casters.
HENRY PARRY, Wood Carver, Back 4, Kent Street, Birmingham, in the County
of Warwick, CHARLES BOND, Tool Maker, Back 21, Summer Road, Edgbaston,
Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
The castor which is of the ball type consists, of an outer casing either cast or
stamped metal, divided into two parts. The upper case has an inverted flange
which receives the lower portion of case, these parts are secured together by means
of three ball pointed screws. These screws have hollow points which recieves and
retains a steel ball which revolves freely, and are brought to bear on the horizontal
line of the large ball. Another screw having a simular steel ball in the head
thereof, is placed on top of large ball and forms the weight carrying centre. The
balls on the horizontal line keeping the large ball in position and reducing friction
to a minimum.
HENRY PARRY,
CHARLES BOND.
Improvements in Ball Casters.
HENRY PARRY, Wood Carver, Back 4, Kent Street, Birmingham, in the County
of Warwick, CHARLES BOND, Tool Maker, Back 21, Summer Road, Birmingham,
in the County of Warwick, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
The castor which is of the ball type consists of an outer caseing of cast or stamped
metal divided into two parts the upper case A Fig. 1 & 2 has an inverted flange B
which recieves the lower portion of case C. These parts are secured together by
means of three ball pointed screws, D. These screws have hollow ends which
recieve and retain balls of any kind of suitable metal which revolve freely and
are brought to bear on the horozontal line of the large ball. Another screw having
a similar ball in the head E thereof is placed on the top of the large ball and forms
the weight carrying centre.
The three small screws on the horozontal line keeping the large ball in position.
In order that our invention may be more clearly understood we have prepared
sectional drawings of our castor.

page_text: Figure 2, is the horozontal section.
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:-
The adaptation of the ball to the point of the screws on the horozontal line, and
to the head of the screw on the top of the large ball.
The means adopted in the construction of the case for the reception of these
screws on the horozontal line of the large ball substantially and for the purposes
herein set forth and described.
Dated this 7th day of January 1898.
HENRY PARRY,
CHARLES BOND.