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Improvements in Socks for Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Socks for Boots and Shoes.
JAMES HANTON BROWNING, 146, Elthorne Road, Upper Holloway, N., Printer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Having cut a piece of common flannelet, the shape of the sole of the foot, (and
a slice of sponge about inch thick, being the second layer), the third layer, a
piece of common thin calico; when stitched together, will form a comfortable sock
for walking, which moistens the corns so that they can be picked off.
Dated 25th day of October 1897.
Improvements in Socks Ior Doots and shoes.
JAMES HANTON BROWNING, 146, Elthorne Road, Upper Holloway, London, N.,
Printer, 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:
To prepare the sponge sock." 1st. Cut a piece of unbleached calico, the same
shape as the sole of the foot. 2nd. Cut a slice of sponge about an inch thick.
3rd. Cut a piece of flannelette the same shape as the sole of the foot; lay the
sponge in between the calico and flannelette, quilt the three together and bind
round with tape.
Unbleached calico, similar to that used for sheeting, has a whity-brown appear-
ance, the structure of which, consists of coarse threads of cotton in the warp and
finer threads also of cotton in the warp, and this combination renders the fabric
especially porous.
Sponge is a natural production of the seas of all warm latitudes; the texture of
which is fine, soft, porous and absorbent, it consists naturally of large and small
canals branching off in irregular angles, and in different directions.
Flannelette is a substance, composed of a cotton base, with woollen fleecy sur-
faces, resembling flannel; but, differing from this, in the fact that it neither
shrinks, felts or buckles in washing or wearing. The threads are of cotton run
through the fabric in an oblique direction and the woollen threads interlace them.
In conclusion the sock is washable and can be cleansed as frequently as desired;
also, it is intended to prevent pain and entirely relieve distressed feet, caused by
perspiration, soft-corns and blistering in walking; keep the feet cool in summer

page_text: and comfortably warm and dry in winter, and to effect this, a sock composed of
materials as described 'above should be used.
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: -
1st. The use of sponge, as a material for socks, to be worn inside boots and
shoes.
2nd. The use of sponge, covered with unbleached calico and flannelette, as
materials forming a sock, to be worn inside boots and shoes.
Dated this 25th day of July 1898
JAMES HANTON BROWNING,
146, Elthorne Road, Upper Holloway, London, N.
An Improvement in Gas Washing Apparatus.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 29th May, 1897
An Improvement in Gas Washing Apparatus.
I, EDWARD DARTFORD HOLMES, of Whitestone, Iron Works, Huddersfield,
in the County of York, 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 gas washing apparatus in which brushes, plates and agitators of various kinds
revolve partly immersed in water occupying compartments in the lower part of a
cylinder or vessel while gas is passed through the upper part, the tarry matter an
other impurities are kept in agitation and, unless the water with which they are
mixed is frequently changed, the compartments and the brushes or other agitators
which revolve in them become clogged and inefficient.
This invention relates to an appliance for gas washing apparatus whereby the
tarry matter and impurities are allowed to settle, and their presence can be
ascertained so that, when they appear to be in such quantity as would interfere
with the operation of the apparatus, they can be run off in a more or less concentrated
form without requiring much change of the water in the apparatus.
For this purpose, I apply to the bottom of each compartment of the washing
apparatus a settling or catch vessel constructed as shewn in the accompanying
drawings, Figs. 1 and 2, which are vertical sections or planes at right angles to
each other.
A is part of the bottom of a compartment of the washing apparatus which is
usually cylindrical and B is the lower part of one of the revolving brushes or
agitators.
I make an opening through the bottom of the compartment and fix to the bottom
the settling or catch vessel C, which has at its sides glass panes D held between
suitable packings E by plates F secured by bolts G.
On the front side of the vessel C there is a deflector H and an outlet to which is
attached a discharge pipe K furnished with a cock or valve.
While the washing apparatus is in operation the tarry and other impurities
gradually subside and settle in the vessel C mixed with more or less water.
When
on looking through the glasses D the contents of C are seen to be thick and dark,
they can be run off by the pipe K, the deflector H ensuring the issue of the heaviest
and thickest layers from the bottom of the vessel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
In combination with gas washing apparatus a settling vessel attached to each
compartment, constructed and operating substantially as described.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Edges for Asphalte and similar Roofs.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 12th June, 1897
Improvements in Edges for Asphalte and similar Roofs.
•
I, CONRAD LASCH, of 14 Schillerstrasse, Cassel, in the German Empire, Master
Slater, 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 edges for asphalte and similar roofs, and its object is to
so construct and arrange such edges that they will prevent the dripping of the tar
during great heat, and prevent a violent overflow of water from the gutters during
a heavy rain fall.
The accompanying drawings, to which I will hereinafter refer, illustrate how my
invention may be carried into effect.
Figures 1, 2, and 3 show one form of edge constructed to embody my improve-
ments, Figures 1 and 2 being respectively cross sections along the lines x-y, t0—2,
Figure 3, and this latter figure representing a horizontal longitudinal section along
the line tv, Figure 2.
As will be seen on referring to the drawings the improved edge is formed with
two walls or the like, each of which a b is hollow or doubled on itself. The two
walls are preferably joined together or are otherwise mutually supported so as to
successfully resist being crushed by the weight or movement of the roof.
The improved edge is placed alongside the gutter and in order to prevent this
latter overflowing during a heavy rainfall, the walls of the former are perforated,
the perforations c breaking pitch as illustrated. Any water rushing down the roof
into the edge thus has its flow retarded and it is delivered gently into the gutter.
Any asphalte or the like which has become detached from the roof will be almost
certainly stopped from reaching the gutter, as even if it succeeds in passing the first
perforations it is almost certain to be stopped at the second wall.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
An edge for asphalte and similar roofs, constructed substantially as and for
the purpose hereinbefore described and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated thi 04th 1907
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Device for Use in connection with Storage J Batteries.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application. 18th May, 1897-Accepted, 24th July, 1897.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Device for Use in connection with Storage
J
Batteries.
I, GEORG WALTER of 11 Tiergartenstrasse Strassburg in Alsace, in the Empire
of Germany, Electrical 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 mass that falls from accumulator plates in storage batteries adheres to the
bottom and accumulates in time to such a degree as to produce short-circuiting.
Heretofore it was only possible to remove this mass by taking the elements
apart and thus placing them out of operation during the time of cleaning the
same.
Now this invention relates to a device which serves to effect the removal of
the fallen mass from the batteries without it being necessary to take the said
batteries apart.
The accompanying drawing illustrates the subject of this invention.
Figure 1 is an elevation of a device of this kind.
Figure 2 is an elevation of a modification of the same, and
Figure 3 is a longitudinal section through Figure 2.
Figure 4 shows a further modification.
The device shown in Figure 1 is formed of a spatula shape a at its lower end
and serves to remove whole lumps from the solid deposited mass. The device
shown in Figures 2 and 3 differs from the preceding one, in that the lower part a is
made of box-shape and is divided into compartments by means of ribs b. The
mass, which has become thinner by the removal of the first lumps, enters into
this part, and it can thus be readily removed. The apparatus shown in Figure 4
serves for removing the mass beneath the plates.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
(1) A device for removing from storage batteries the mass which has become
deposited from accumulator plates, characterised by a lower portion of spatula-shape
formed as a box, having compartments.
(2) Devices for use in connection with storage batteries, substantially as
herein before described and shown.
EQUIPMENT STORES & "TORTOISETEN
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 9th Oct., 1897
We, THE MILITARY EQUIPMENT STORES & "TORTOISE " TENTS COMPANY
LIMITED, and ALEXANDER MILNE, all of No. 7 Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, in the
County of London, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to the construction of a seat or form in such a manner
that the legs can be folded to the seat, for convenience of transport or storage, as
will be described referring to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is an edge view of one end of the seat with the leg folded close to it.
Fig. 2 is a similar view shewing the lock piece folded out.
Figs. 3 and 4 are respectively a front and an end view of the leg in position
to support the seat.
Each leg A is hinged at B to the seat C at a little distance from the
end of the seat and beyond the leg, between it and a fillet L at the
end of the seat, a lock piece D is also hinged to the seat at E,
but the axes of the hinges E are at right angles to those of tha
hinges B. The lock piece D has a projection D and a leg A has a rectangular
hole F to receive this projection, the mouth of this hole being rounded off as
indicated at G to allow D₁ to enter the hole. A blade spring H, having one end
rounded to form a bead K, is secured to the lock piece D.
When the seat is to be used, the lock piece D is turned out on its hinge to an
angle of about 45° and the leg A is turned on its hinge so as to stand at right
angles to the seat, the projection D' and, the end of H being thus engaged in the
hole F, H springs forward, the bead K catching over a plate P on the leg A,
the leg being thus securely held at right angles to the seat C. When the seat is
to be packed, the bead K is disengaged the leg A is folded against C and then the
lock piece D is also folded up, the parts then occupying the positions shewn in
Fig. 1.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:-
A portable seat or form, constructed and arranged substantially as described
and illustrated by the drawings.
An Improved Clock Case.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 6th Nov., 1897
An Improved Clock Case.
I, JOHN BAPTISTE ROMBACH of 2 Long Lane in the City and County of London,
Middlesex, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to clock cases and has for its object to provide a very
inexpensive and at the same time very attractive case for cheap clocks.
According to my invention I make the cylindrical part of the case of thin wood
which is brought to the desired shape by bending or curving the same, the ends
being suitably bevelled or chamfered and united by glue or otherwise. The front
and back mounts are applied to the cylindrical case in any suitable manner and
are secured by screws or pins or the like.
Referring to the accompanying drawings:-
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Fig. 1 is a vertical transverse section of my improved clock case, and
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the same.
A is the cylindrical part of the case, the same being made from a strip of thin
wood which is bent or curved to the desired shape. The ends of the strip are
chamfered or bevelled and the same are united by means of glue after the strip
has been bent or curved. The front and back mounts B and C are preferably
flanged as indicated at b, c and fit over the edges of the cylindrical part A so as to
cover the edges and form a neat joint. They are conveniently secured to the
cylindrical part of the case by screws or pins D passed through the aforesaid
flanges.
The internal fittings and clock mechanism are secured within the case in any
ordinary or suitable manner.
My improved clock case can be made very ornamental by mouldings or the like
formed on the cylindrical part either before or during the bending or curving of
the strip, or it can be left quite plain. In either case it is very attractive in
appearance and can be made cheaply, and is light and strong and less liable to be
damaged in use than the ordinary metal cases heretofore commonly sold. It will
be understood that my clock case differs essentially from an ordinary wooden
clock case made by turning or carving or otherwise in the usual well-known
methods.
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 clock case having the cylindrical portion thereof made of thin wood bent or

page_text: curved to the desired shape, and fitted with mounts, substantially as described and
for the purposes specified.
Dated this 17th da
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JOHN BAPTISTE ROMBACH.
George Harrison,
35 Therapia, Road, Honor Oak, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Hooks for Use in Washing Clothes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Sept.,
1897
Complete Specification Left, 25th May, 1898- Accepted, 13th Aug., 1898
Improvements in Hooks for Use in Washing Clothes.
JAMES CARTER, 393, Wakefield Road, Bradford, Yorks, Ironmonger, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A hook made from one piece of strong wire, doubled in centre (A) and
twisted (13) one end to form the handle (C), and the two ends of the wire bent in
the shape of a hook, (D) and galvanized after being made.
The hook to be used in getting clothes out of the boiling water.
(or) The same hook may be made with a wood handle (E).
Improvements in Hair Pins.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, JOSEPH RIGG, of 3, Melbourne Place, Bradford, in the County of York,
Designer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in hair pins, and its object is to give
them a better hold in the hair.
For this purpose I make the limbs of the hair pin of spiral or helical form, that
is to say:
I twist the limbs into a double helix. In use these pins are inserted
with a more or less twist and owing to their shape have a considerably better hold
on the hair.
As a modification only one of the said limbs may be twisted or of helical form
and be coiled round the other limb. One limb may be longer than the other.
Dated this 13th day of December 1897.
DRACUP & NOWELL,
Patent Agents, Bradford.
Improvements in Hair Pins.
I, JOSEPH RIGG, of 3, Melbourne Place, Bradford, in the County of York,
Designer, 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 ladies' hair pins, and its object is to
give them a better hold in the hair and thereby enable them to retain the hair in
the desired from as well as reduce the quantity of pins required.
For this purpose I make the limbs of the hair pin of spiral or helical form, that
is to say: I twist the limbs into a double helix. In use these pins are inserted
with a more or less twist and owing to their shape have a considerably better hold
on the hair.
As a modification only one of the said limbs may be twisted or of helical form
and be coiled round the other limb. One limb may be longer than the other.
In order to fully describe my invention, reference is made to the accompanying
sheet of drawings forming a part of this specification.
Figures 1 and 2, represent two views at right angles to each other of one of
my improved double helical hair pins.

page_text: Figure 3, is a view of a hair pin in which one limb only is twisted helically
round the other. In this case the straight limb A is preferably made a little
longer than the helical limb B.
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:―
1. A hair pin made with helical limbs, substantially as herein shown and
described, and for the purpose specified.
2. A hair pin having one limb twisted helically round the other, substantially
as herein shown and described and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 12th day of September 1898.
DRACUP & NOWELL,
Patent Agents, Bradford.
An Apparatus for Cleaning Tobacco-pipes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 26th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Apparatus for Cleaning Tobacco-pipes.
I, FREDERIC GEORGE WHITELEY, 7, Park Crescent, Stoke Newington, London, in
the County of Middlesex, Bank Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:
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The apparatus is to consist of a tube of flexible india-rubber, each end of which
is to be finished with a ring of same material, length of tube two inches, inside
diameter of rings three-fourths of an inch, cord of rings one eighth of an inch,
dimensions to vary to suit different pipes. The apparatus to be used by fixing one-
half of the tube over the bowl of a pipe, and attaching the other half of the tube to
the nozzle of a water tap so that when the water is released it will flow through the
pipe-stem, and remove any nicotine or foul matter which may be therein.
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:-
1st. Novelty in design and application of material used.
2nd. Saving of hand labour in cleaning tobacco-pipes.
An Improved Sandpapering Machine, for Smoothing or Finishing the Surface of Wood or other Substance.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 6th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Sandpapering Machine, for Smoothing or Finishing
the Surface of Wood or other Substance.
I WILLIAM WILD of Dean Lane, Moston, in the City of Manchester, Saw
Mill 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 :-
An improved sand papering machine, for smoothing or finishing the surface of
wood or other substance (see accompanying drawings, of which Fig. 1 shows the
face, or working side, and Fig. 2 is the plan) and consists of a strong iron frame A
top part being fitted with pedestals, which form the bearings to carry the spindle b
which has a screw thread on each end, and to which threads are fitted the detachable
iron face plates c, to each face plate is secured a disc d of wood or other suitable
material, each disc being not less than five feet in diameter, the face e of each disc d
is covered with a pad of thick woolen or other cloth, to which is secured the
sandpaper, the spindle is fitted with driving pulleys and is driven by means of
a beit.
The manner in which work is performed by this machine is as follows.
A table or rest is fixed on the floor, in front of close to the face of each disc, the
top being a suitable height from the floor, then the discs being set in motion, the
stuff to be sandpapered is held by hand up to the face of the disc until the surface
of the stuff attains the required finish.
The accompanying drawings show the machine fitted with two discs one at
each end of the spindle b the object of which is to allow of a coarse sandpaper being
used on one disc, and a smooth sandpaper on the other disc. Where only one
kind of sandpaper is required the machine may be made with one disc only.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is-
1. A revolving disc of wood or other suitable material, not less than five feet in
diameter the face being covered with a pad of thick woolen or other cloth, to which
is secured sandpaper.
2. The wooden discs d being secured to a detachable face plate c.
3. The discs d and face plates c being attached to the ends of spindle 6 by means
of screw threads, the discs d being fixed in a vertical position, and being used as
and for the purpose described.
Dated this 28th day of January 1897.
WILLIAM WILD.
Improvements in Preservative Compositions for Coating Metal, Canvas or the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 12th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Preservative Compositions for Coating Metal,
Canvas or the like.
I, HENRI LIVINGSTON BATES, of Portsmouth, in the State of New Hampshire,
United States of America, Salesman, 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 improved preservative composition which forms the subject of the present
invention consists of the following ingredients, combined in the proportions stated;
viz: one quart acetic acid, one-eight ounce powdered borax, one-eight ounce car-
bonate of soda, one ounce glucose, one-eight ounce paraffin-wax, one-eight ounce
citronella, one-eight ounce fine salt, one-eight ounce powdered alum, one ounce
white-grape juice and one-eight ounce nitre.
These ingredients are to be thoroughly mingled by agitating them together
in a bottle or other suitable vessel and allowing them to stand a short time, when
they will be ready for use, which is done by applying the compound by means
of a brush, or in any of the ways of applying paints to the surface desired. It dries very
quickly, and if put on sheet metal, like tin, or on canvas, it will not crack when
the material is bent. After it is dry it may be covered with a coat of any
kind of transparent finish, according to the amount of exposure it will have
to bear.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
The herein-described improved preservative composition for house and decorative
purposes, which consists in a mixture of acetic acid powdered borax, carbonate of
soda, glucose, paraffin-wax, citronella, fine salt, powdered alum, white-grape juice,
and nitre in the proportions substantially as specified.
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1907
Dated this 5th day of October 1907.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
improved car Coupшng.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, JOHN WALLIS IRVIN, of Block 13, Blain Avenue, Franklin, Nebraska, U.S.A.,
Inventor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a car-coupling which is simple in construction and
efficacous in use.
The invention comprises the usual bell-mouthed drawhead which is formed with
a longitudinal slot through its upper side. A hooked lever, pivoted at the rear of
the drawhead, has an eye which projects through the slot and by means of which
it is connected to an operating lever on the front of the car. The front face of the
hooked lever is cam-shaped or rounded in such manner that it is raised to allow
a link to pass behind it, when the link is forcibly entered into the drawhead. A.
spring tends to keep the hooked lever down until raised as aforementioned, or by
the operating lever.
D
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P. R. J. WILLIS.
Agent for Applicant.
improved car Coupшng.
I, JOHN WALLIS IRVIN, of Block 13, Blain Avenue, Franklin, Nebraska, U.S.A.,
Inventor, 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 improved car coupling of that class adapted to
automatically couple cars when the coupling link projecting from the draw-head
on one car is caused to forcibly enter the drawhead on a car to be coupled.
By this invention such a coupling is provided, which is simple in construction,
and possessing few parts, is not likely to get out of order.
In the drawings, hereunto attached, Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating, my
invention, and Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section through the drawhead.
The drawhead 1 is of the usual bell-mouthed pattern, is secured beneath the
car floor 2 as shewn, and has an elongated opening 3 in its top. A peculiar
shaped hook 4, is pivoted, at 5, in the sides of the drawhead, and has a rounded
front face 6, an eye 7 on its upper edge, and a rearward projection 8 to enter
the upper end of a coiled spring 9 situated in a cavity 10 in the drawhead. The
hook 4 is connected to any suitable lever mechanism 11 by a link 12.
In operation, when the coupling link 13 of an adjacent car is forcibly brought

page_text: into contact with the face 6, the hook 4 will be raised to permit of the link passing
behind the lip 14 by which it is retained and prevented from accidental removal
by the upward pressure of the spring 9 on the rear portion of the hook 4. The
coupling-link may be released by raising the hook with the lever mechanism 1.1.
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 car coupling comprising a bell-mouthed drawhead having an elongated opening
in its top, a hook of the shape shewn, pivoted in the sides of the drawhead and
having an eye projecting through said elongated opening, a spring retained in
the drawhead and adapted to retain the hook normally stationary to hold the
coupling link, substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated in the drawings
hereunto annexed.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, ARTHUR COE LEE, of 105, Edgware Road, in the County of London, Architect,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object of this invention is to provide for any position that may be required on
walls doors or angles a suitable rail or rails supplied with hooks and having affixed
thereto a bracket arm or arms, so adjusted as to be able to carry curtains to form a
hanging cover or head and cover for clothes thus keeping them free from dust and
removing their general unsightly appearance on doors or walls and in effect forming
a cheap wardrobe..
The principle is as follows:-
The rail, arms head and hooks can be made of any suitable material and to any
requisite shape or form so that the rail can be fitted to and fixed to any door wall
recess or angle of room as may be required.
The parts can be made to any size and if necessary separately to enable them being
carried or packed in ordinary trunks boxes etc. and will generally be of such forms as
are indicated in the drawings annexed, though I do not bind myself to such drawings
alone, the idea being that the clothes rail shall take up as little space as possible and
be as light as possible.
The rails are made with the hooks affixed thereto but in such manner that the
hooks will fold either horizontally or vertically. The rail ends have deep sockets to
take the arms and the latter are made rectangular, semicircular or in any other
requisite form and are made to fit right or left hand and such arms may be made
whole or in one or more parts. For the clothes rails fitted to walls and which have
two or more arms a separate frame to carry the head curtain can be supplied or the
arms can be returned to carry the head cover and curtain in one, as indicated in the
drawing (No. 1).
The clothes rails can be fixed by screws or nails or hang from wall hooks by the
slotted holes and in cases where temporary fixing to doors is required, flat suspending
band hooks can be used having their tops turned over the top edge of door and nailed
thereto or any other ordinary mode of fixing can be adopted.
The curtains are fixed by the arms or brackets passing through the hems but to
ensure the sides or laps of the curtain fitting closely to the walls so as to check dust,
the arms or brackets should enter the hems say 2 inches from the ends of the
curtain. The outer edges to the heads of the curtains can be frilled or finished in
any manner desired.

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 —
1. A hanging or fixed clothes rail having bracket arm or arms to carry curtains
and head piece and forming a cheap wardrobe.
A New or Improved Support or Stand for Velocipedes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Nov., 1897-Accepted, 22nd Jan., 1898
A New or Improved Support or Stand for Velocipedes.
I, HENRY BELLINGER, Mears Ashby, Northamptonshire, Coachman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a new or improved support or stand for velocipedes the
object being to provide a support or stand for velocipedes and upon which a
velocipede may be supported when desired.
In carrying out my invention I provide a stand or support consisting of two
upright slotted bars having an adjustable bar carried in said slots which may be
adjusted by means of pins passing through apertures in the slotted uprights and
the adjustable bar aforesaid so as to give varying heights to the adjustable bar.
This adjustable bar has arms or carriers which slide upon same and the frame
of the velocipede is carried or supported upon these arms.
Dated this 22nd day of February 1897.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
I, HENRY BELLINGER, Mears Ashby, Northamptonshire, Coachman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following state-
ment:-
This invention relates to a new or improved support or stand for velocipedes and
the like, the object being to provide a support or stand for velocipedes and the
like, and upon which a velocipede or the like may be supported when desired.
In carrying out my invention I provide a stand or support having an adjustable
bar which may be adjusted in the stand or support so as to give varying heights
to the adjustable bar by any convenient means. This bar carries projecting arms
or supports upon which the frame of the velocipede or machine is carried or sup-
ported. These arms or supports are movably carried upon the adjustable bar
aforesaid in any convenient manner.
Referring to the annexed drawings,
Figure 1. is a perspective view of my improved bicycle stand.
Figure 2. perspective view of movable arm.
a are two uprights which are slotted at b and through which the bar c passes.
The height of this bar is adjusted in the slots by means of the pin d which passes
through apertures in the uprights and in the bar c. e are movable projecting arms
which are clipped or held upon the bar c and upon which the machine may be
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page_text: hung. It will be seen that the height of the bar c and the position of the project-
ing arms e may be varied.
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. A bicycle stand, consisting of two uprights having slots in which a bar is
adjustably supported by means of pins fastening through apertures in the slotted
uprights and the bar; movable arms carried or clipped upon said bar substantially
as described and illustrated.
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An Improvement in Violins and such like Instruments.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 29th May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Violins and such like Instruments.
I, WILLIAM WRIGHT, of Flowergate Cross, Whitby, Jet Jeweller, 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 means of improving the sonorous qualities of a violin
or other instrument of violin kind by employing for the sound post a material
which is a good conductor of the sound vibrations between the belly and the
back of the instrument.
I have found that a good material for this purpose is jet, a piece of which I
make of the proper size and form to constitute a sound post, which I fix in the
usual place between the belly and the back of the violin.
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 sound post for a violin or like instrument made of jet as and for the purpose
set forth.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 22nd May, 1897
I ELIE PERRIN of St. Claude Jura France Inventor 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 tobacco pipes and my improvements
consist essentially in a novel joint between the mouthpiece and the stem whereby
the said mouthpiece may be turned or folded towards the bowl of the pipe so as to
reader the whole pipe more easily portable and more convenient to be carried in
the pocket.
In order that my invention may be readily understood reference is made to the
accompanying drawing wherein like letters of reference indicate corresponding
parts throughout the several figures and in which :-
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Fig. 1 is a side elevation-partly in section-of my improved pipe open" or
ready for smoking.
Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the pipe shown in Fig. 1 but having the mouthpiece a
folded towards the bowl eud over the stem d.
Fig. 3 shows another pipe in side elevation constructed in accordance with my
invention and
Fig. 4 shows the same pipe but having the mouthpiece a folded.
In carrying out my invention and referring firstly to Figs. 1 and 2 I employ a
pipe having a stem consisting of two parts d, c and the mouthpiece a is formed or
provided with a pivot b which enters and is retained in the part c the arrangement
being such that the mouthpiece a can be turned into the position as shown in.
Fig. 2.
Figs. 3 and 4 show a similar arrangement excepting that the pivot b enters direct
into the stem d which is formed integrally with the bowl of the pipe.
I wish it to be understood that I do not confine myself to the arrangement
exactly as shown and also the pivot b may be adapted to be locked in its position.
by means of a screw or otherwise.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
An improved pipe having a mouthpiece which is capable of being swung or
turned for the purposes and substantially as described and illustrated.
ELIE PERRIN,
By his Agents, Horn, Son & Co.,
151 Strand (next to Somerset House), London.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, ERNEST KINGSCOTE, of 31, Lower Seymour Street, Portman Square, in the
County of London, Physician, do hereby declare the nature of my invention to be
as follows:-
My invention has for its object to provide a brake which is very durable and
which on being applied does not cause the objectionable vibration which is caused
by ordinary brakes.
According to my invention I make the portion or face of the brake-block which
comes into contact with the wheel when the brake is applied of wool fibres prefer-
ably lamb's wool which is subjected to a felting operation or repetition of such
operations to cause the fibres to become thoroughly interlaced and compacted.
The material may be made in sheets and afterwards cut to shape or the portions
for each brake may be made separately. The material may be applied to the
brake block and secured thereto in any way such for instance as by cement.
Any preservative or other substance may be combined with the wool.
Dated thin 17th dox of September 1807
JOHNSONS & WILLCOX,
47, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agents.
I, ERNEST KINGSCOTE, of 31, Lowe, Seymour Street, Portman Square, in the
County of London, Physician, 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 has for its object to provide a brake which is very durable and
which on being applied does not cause the objectionable vibration which is caused
by ordinary brakes.
According to my invention I make the portion, or face, of the brake-block which
comes into contact with the wheel when the brake is applied of wool fibres prefer-
ably lamb's wool, which is subjected to a felting operation or repetition of such
operations to cause the fibres to become thoroughly interlaced and compacted.
The material may be made in sheets and afterwards cut to shape or the portions
for each brake may be made separately. The material may be applied to the
brake block and secured thereto in any way such for instance as by cement.

page_text: Any preservative or other substance may be combined with the wool.
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 brake for vehicles the said brake having a bearing surface made of or
principally made of felted or interlaced and compacted wool fibres as herein-
before described.
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JOHNSONS & WILLCOX,
47, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agents.
A New or Improved Anti-rolling Attachment for Pencils and other Round Articles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Sept., 1897-Accepted, 11th Dec., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Anti-rolling Attachment for Pencils and
other Round Articles.
I, ELFRIEDE VON ROSEN, wife of Lieutenant-General von Rosen of 10 Göthestrasse,
Breslau in the German Empire, 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 attachment which may be applied to penholders,
black-lead pencils, Tools with cylindrical handles and other similar articles for the
purpose of preventing their rolling, and will be hereinafter described with reference
to the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 represents a perspective view of the attachment which has the form of an
incomplete hoop or ring with projecting parts on its ends which may be conveniently
formed by returning or recurving the ends as shown. It may, less advantageously be
made however, in the form of a complete hoop or ring with corresponding projections
thereon. When the attachment is pushed over the article with which it is to be used,
as for example over a black-lead pencil, Figure 2, these projections are arranged to
come into contact with the surface upon which the article is laid. The applied
attachment is more clearly shewn in Figure 3, where it is shewn in side and in end
elevation, the projections or supports being marked "a." The shape may be modified
to a considerable extent and it may be formed out of any one of various materials,
and especially from semi-cylindrical wire so that its cost may be reduced to a
minimum.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
An attachment for round or cylindrical articles such as black-lead pencils and the
like, constructed and employed substantially as and for the purpose herein before
described and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 22nd, day of september a.D. 1897.
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement in Apparatus for Cleaning the Hulls of Ships.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION..
Improvement in Apparatus for Cleaning the Hulls of Ships.
GEORGE WALTER MALLET, 246, Portland Road, South Norwood, London, Ship
Broker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A hollow or solid wood or metal cylinder of a length and diameter as may be
desired, and by means of one or more propellers placed inside or
outside the cylinder revolves with or round an axle running through
the centre length of the cylinder. As part of, or attached to the cylinder are
the brushes.
At either end of axle, are supports attached to a frame, so that when revolving
as vessel passes through the water, the brushes may operate on side of vessel freely
without undue pressure. The necessary gear or appliances for guiding the frame
on the side or under the vessel are attached to the frame.
Improvement in Apparatus for Cleaning the Hulls of Ships.
GEORGE WALTER MALLET, 246, Portland Road, South Norwood, London, Ship
Broker, 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 hollow or solid wood or metal cylinder of a length and diameter as may be
desired, and by
means of one or more propellers placed inside or
outside the cylinder revolves with or round an axle running through
the centre length of the cylinder. As part of, or attached to the
cylinder are the brushes Fig. 1. At either end of the axle A are
supports attached to frame B the lower ends of which C are turned inwards
and on which are rollers so as to enable the machine to pass over the plate edges
without injuring paint. The propellers may be made to turn to right or left and
when revolving, caused by a running stream, or the vessel passing through the
water, the brushes operate on sides of vessel freely without undue pressure.
The machine is attached to a pole 1), and a line, having roller rings at certain
distances to enable it to pass over plates is also attached to machine, and is let
out from forward part of vessel. The cleaning of the vessel is guided by a man
or men from deck rail, side or from boat alongside. The operation being per-
pendicular down to and up from bends, and on spaces covered by length of
cylinder, the forward line being let out, and the operation repeated as work
proceeds sternward.

page_text: On frame sides E Fig. 2 are bevelled laths or plates to prevent machine surging
and at point F a further lath or plate, fixed horizontally by means of screw or
pin in its centre, which operator may rise or lower to assist machine in lowering
or rising below surface.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what mannef the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
Improvement in apparatus for automatically cleaning the hulls of vessels.
Swimming Apparatus.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Swimming Apparatus.
I, ROBERT WILLIAM THOMPSON, Civil Engineer, of No. 1 Madah Church Square,
Royapuram Madras, do hereby declare the nature of the said invention for a
Swimming Apparatus to be as follows:-
.
It consists of a pair of gloves (to suit the right and left hands) and a collar for
the neck. The gloves are provided with flexible webs between the fingers and
between the forefinger and thumb; the webs are sufficiently large to allow of
the utmost distension of the fingers and thumbs, and from their flexibility allow
of the fingers and thumbs being brought together. The collar is an air-tight
flexible tube inflated with air and tied round the neck.
I, ROBERT WILLIAM THOMPSON, Civil Engineer, of No. 1 Madah Church Square,
Royapuram, Madras, India, 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:―
It consists of a pair of gloves (to suit the right and left hands) and a collar for
the neck. Both gloves and collar may be made of any suitable material. The
gloves are provided with flexible webs between the fingers and between the fore
fingers and thumb: the webs extend as near as possible the full length of the
fingers and thumbs, and are sufficiently wide to allow of the utmost distension of
the fingers and thumbs, and from their flexibility allow of the fingers and thumbs
being brought together: the gloves may be secured upon the hands by any of
the contrivances already in vogue, such as buttons, buckles, hooks and eyes, ties,
or elastic bands, at the wrists. The collar may be a light air-tight flexible tube,
to be inflated with air, or may be made of cork, and secured round the neck by
any of the contrivances already in vogue as mentioned above. The specific gravity
of the tubular collar when inflated with air, or of the cork collar, being less than
that of water, causes the collar to float, and thus the head is supported.

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
1. The employment of webbed gloves to assist in swimming.
2. The employment of a collar round the neck to keep the head up: and not a 5
belt round the waist or chest.
Dated this Fifteenth day of September 1897.
R. W. THOMPSON, A.M.I.C.E., M.S.A.