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Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Oct., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 13th July, 1900-Accepted, 18th Aug., 1900
I, ERNST FRIEDRICH WILHELM KÖPCKE, of Neu-Lokstedterstrasse 12, Neu
Lokstedt, near Hamburg, in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in ropes. The improved ropes consist
of several strands each of which is specially constructed. In consequence of
their construction, strength and flexibility, these improved ropes are better than
other similar ones.
The improvement consists in arranging a metal-core through the middle of
each single strand of the rope, round which core steel wires are twisted spirally
which are again surrounded by any suitable fibre material (hemp or the like),
the so constructed strands forming when twisted together the finished rope.
In order to obtain an equal strain of the single parts of the cord, the straight
metal core, which is shorter than the steel wires surrounding the same spirally
is made of softer and more flexible material than these wires.
If the core were not more flexible than the wires it would have to carry the
whole strain and would consequently break.
Dated this 19th day of October 1899.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant
PEPPERS in hopes.
I, ERNST FRIEDRICH WILHELM KÖPCKE, of Neu-Lokstedterstrasse 12, Neu
Lokstedt, near Hamburg, in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed. to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention relates to improvements in ropes. The improved ropes consist
of several strands each of which is specially constructed. In consequence of
their construction, strength and flexibility the improved ropes are better than
other similar ones.
In the annexed drawing this invention is represented in Figs. 1 and 2 in
plan view and section and Figs. 3 and 4 show a strand thereof in plan view and
section on an enlarged scale.
The improvements consist in arranging a metal core a through the centre of

page_text: each single strand of the rope, round which core steel wires bbb are twisted
helically which are again surrounded by any suitable fibre material c (hemp or
the like) the so constructed strands forming when twisted together the finished
rope.
In order to obtain an equal strain of the single parts of the rope the straight
metal core a which is shorter than the steel wires bbb surrounding the same
helically is made of softer and more flexible material than said wires bbb.
If the core a were not more flexible than the wires b it would have to carry
the whole strain and would consequently break.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
An improved rope consisting of several wire strands 666 each of which is
surrounded by any suitable fibre material each single strand being provided
with a core () of a softer metal than the said wires (bb) twisted helically round
the same.
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1000
A Quickly Drying Writing Ink.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Aug., 1899
A Quickly Drying Writing Ink.
CHARLES FREDERIC POWER, Ravenswood, Knyveton Road, Bournemouth,
Hampshire, a legally registered qualified Medical Practitioner, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It is of a fluid character, like any ordinary writing ink, and for the same use.
Its manufacture and composition gives it the property of drying very nearly as
quickly as you write. It can be made many ways, for instance, take equal parts
of tincture of hamamelis and of tincture of iron this thickened with gum arabic
dissolved in methylated spirits of wine by thoroughly mixing with agitation
finally decant. Other kinds can be made with the extracted colours of the
flowers together with the scents of the same, then add a gum spirit, clarify
and distil and decant another kind. Take of sulphate of copper tannic acid
spirit gum and water these are heated by allowing the vessel containing them
in hot water shaking occasionally allow to become cold & use.
CHARLES FREDERIC POWER, L.S.A.Lond., "Ravenswood," Knyveton Road,
Bournemouth, Hants, 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, namely:-
A quickly drying writing ink is of a fluid character like ordinary writing
ink and is to be used in the same manner, the difference being that it dries quickly
and needs no blotting.
By the following formula the composition is set forth together with the
It
ingredients and their respective quantities for the production of the same.
is made in different colours due to the independent substances used but each
maintaining the same property namely drying quickly.
FORMULA FOR A BLACK QUICKLY DRYING INK.
Take of tincture of hamamelis one fluid drachm tincture of iron one fluid
drachm solution of gum arabic (made by dissolving gum arabic five grains in
water) half one fluid drachm a scent of roses a few drops. The contents to be well
shaken together filtered through muslin and decant the fluid portion the ink
auired for use

page_text: FORMULA FOR RED QUICKLY DRYING INK.
Take of the deep red rose petals one ounce by weight place in a jar and pour
over them a solution of sulphuric acid and water one fluid drachm of the acid
in 8 fluid drams of water this is set aside to stand and macerate for several
hours, by compressing the petals and straining off the liquid add about half a
drachm of escence of rose add a solution of gum arabic five grains dissolved in
water and four fluid drams of eau-de-cologne, decant and strain through muslin
the liquid required as ink.
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 quickly drying property of the solution made as the above formulæ the
production produced being intended for a writing ink in different colours and
of agreable scent.
Dated th: 20th day of T1, 1000
A New or Improved Metallic Railway Sleeper.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Feb., 1899-Accepted, 25th Mar., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Metallic Railway Sleeper.
I, ERNST VIETZE, of Schwersenz, in the Province of Posen, in the German
Empire, Permanent Way Superintendent of the Prussian State Railway, 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 a metallic sleeper for railways, and its object is to so
construct, form or arrange such a sleeper that it will be as firm in the ballast and
offer as great a resistance to vertical pressure as the ordinary wooden sleeper.
The improved sleeper is channel or _ shaped in cross section, and when in
use is placed with the opening upwards. In a modification the channel may be
doubled so that the section is shaped. At certain points the channeled
sleeper is provided with bridges or chairs to carry the rails, which may be attached
y bolts or screws in any suitable manner.
The accompanying drawings illustrate how this invention may be carried into
effect.
Figure 1 is a representation of the improved sleeper, with rails attached, in
elevation.
Figure 2 shows it in plan.
Figure 3 is an illustration of it in cross section with part of a rail in elevation.
The single channel form of sleeper only is illustrated but it will be understood
that the double channel form may be equally as well employed, as indicated by
the dotted lines in Figure 3.
The extreme ends of the sleeper a are bent down as at 6 so as to enter the ground
At convenient points the sleeper is bridged by the cross pieces c which act as
chairs and are provided with plates d upon which the rails rest. These bridges c
are rivetted in place within the sleeper. The rails may be held down by the bolts
and clips shown.
A sleeper constructed as described offers a large surface to resist movement
consequent upon vertical pressure, and is firmly held against movement in all
directions.
If the channel of the sleeper be filled with gravel or large pebbles it will serve
as a trough or conduit to drain the permanent way.
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 metallic sleeper for railways, single or double channeled in section, and
provided with cross pieces or chairs for the rail, constructed and arranged sub-
stantially as hereinbefore described and as illustrated by the accompanying draw-
ings.
Dated this 20th day of February A.D. 1899.
Improvements in or relating to Dishes used for Developing or other Operations in Photography.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Feb., 1899 -Accepted, 8th Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Dishes used for Developing or other
Operations in Photography.
I, JAMES ROBINS, of 64, Chestnut Avenue, Wood Street, Walthamstow, Essex,
Foreman, 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 reference to dishes used in photography for various oper-
ations and more particularly for developing.
When a photographic plate is placed into an ordinary dish containing a
developer or other liquid it is difficult to remove the plate without inserting a
finger or fingers into the liquid.
Now according to my invention I provide the dish with means whereby one
end or side of the plate can be readily lifted clear of the liquid so that it can
be taken hold of by the fingers without these coming in contact with the liquid.
One manner in which my invention can be carried into effect is shown in
the accompanying drawings:-
Figure 1 of which is a longitudinal mid-section of a dish made according to
my invention and showing the photographic plate immersed in the liquid;
Figure 2 is a similar view but with one end of the plate raised. Figure 3 is
a plan, the plate being indicated in dots.
a is the dish, bb are the usual longitudinal depressions in the bottom of same,
but these may be dispensed with in carrying out my invention. At one end
of the dish is a gap or recess in which is fitted a bent piece d. This piece is
pivoted at e between two lugs f f outside the gap, the space between these lugs
being closed at the outer part by a back piece 9. represents the photographic
plate. When the plate is in the dish the bent pivoted piece d. occupies the
position seen in Figure 1, its inner end lying approximately flat under the end
of the plate h. When it is desired to remove the plate the outer end of the
bent piece d is pressed down by the finger so as to cause the inner end to rise;
the end of the plate h is thus lifted clear of the liquid as seen in Figure 2.
It is obvious that other ways of lifting one end or side of the plate can be
employed but the particular way shown is simple and efficient.
The dishes may be made of xylonite or other suitable material and the parts f
and g may be moulded in one piece with the dish.
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 in respect of dishes used for developing or other operations in photo-
graphy is:-
1. Constructing such dishes with means substantially as described whereby

page_text: one end or side of a photographic plate placed therein can be lifted for the
purpose set forth.
2. The improved photographic dish as described and shown in the accom-
panying drawing.
Dated this 3rd day of February 1899.
J. C. MEWBURN & ELLIS.
55 and 56, Chancery Lane, London, Chartered Patent Agents.
An Improved Game to be Played with Maps.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Mar., 1899
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Complete Specification Left, 16th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 24th Feb,, 1900.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Game to be Played with Maps.
CHARLES BINNS, 6, Vincent Avenue, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, Warehouse
Manager, I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improved game to be played with maps.
A game with maps with stages marked on for railway, camel, boat & steamer
with markers for these various modes of transit & a dice, on 4 sides of which are
severally marked, a railway engine, a camel a boat & a steamer and on the other two
sides of the dice, a circle. With a code of rules how the game is to be played.
Dated this 17th day of March 1899.

page_text: Place the markers at starting points of the respective 4 stages.
Railway engine at Capetown
Camel at Buluwayo
Boat at Mponda
Steamer at Fashoda.
The player is the winner who first covers the entire journey.
Choice of start having been made a throw of the dice reveals 1st move of one stage
forward, thus, if camel is the throw-
The marker "camel" moves 1 stage forward, i.e. from Buluwayo to Salisbury and
each player throws in turn & marks his stages accordingly.
Should the "circle" be thrown it is at the option of player to move forward 1
stage on any of the four routes.
The double circle allows the player choice of a forward or backward move of 1
stage on any of the four routes.
1
As it is scarcely possible to throw the dice with such certainty as to have the whole

page_text: of the stages completed successively, it may happen that one stage has been com-
pleted & the next throw of the dice reveals the same stage. If so the marker must
go back 1 stage & the game proceeds thus till the stages are all complete.
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 entirely new game, played with maps of any part of the world. The full
description in the rules of "Cape to Cairo," describes the game as applicable to a map
of Africa from Capetown to Cairo.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 9th June, 1899 -Accepted, 5th Aug., 1899
1, ADOLPH EISENMENGER, of Pforzheim, in the Empire of Germany, 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:-
This invention relates to the construction of articles such as pencil holders,
tooth picks, pen holders, surgical instruments and the like, where an advancing
and retiring motion is required, and the object of it consists in providing a
carrier of very simple construction which enables the pencil, tooth pick and the
like instruments to be held in firm position, when placed in.
In order the better to convey my meaning I have appended the accompanying
drawings in which
Figure 1 represents a specimen of the improved article.
Figure 2 shows another modification of the improved article whilst
Figure 3 indicates a pencil holder used as point protector.
Similar letters of reference are employed in all figures for corresponding parts
of the article.
In Figure 1 the carrier of a pencil holder is composed of a hollow cylindrical
tube a of metal or any suitable material, surrounding an internal cylinder of
smaller diameter, soldered to the outer tube at the top f. This internal
cylinder is provided with longitudinal slots e in such a manner, that it works
like a spring, when a pencil or the like is inserted.
In a second modification, which is shewn in Figure 2, the internal cylinder b
is connected with the outer tube a by means of a screwed top ring f fitting into
corresponding female threads of the outer tube in such a manner that it may be
removed if desired.
At the other extremity of the carrier a removeable plug d is screwed in so that
any obstructing object inside the carier can be removed by opening the said
plug and pushing through the holder.
This plug may be provided with a ring e, as shewn in the drawings, and with
a chain or the like to make the carrier portable and the latter may be used as
point protector (see Fig. 3) by turning the pencil y or the like upside down.
My improved pencil holder compared with the like articles hitherto in use has
many advantages; one of them consists in dispensing with rings and the like,
moveable attached or fixed outside or inside the carrier, and securing neverthe-
less the firm hold of pencils and the like even in case they do not tightly fit the
carrier.
All complications of construction being carefully avoided the improved
pencil holder represents a very solid and useful writing-instrument and will be
of the greatest durability, even if made of precarious material, for example
enamel or the like
Improvements in Spurs, and in the Process of Making the same.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 1st Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Spurs, and in the Process of Making the same.
I, DIEDRICH SAUER, of Tserlohn, Westfalia, Germany, Merchant, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to a new sort of spurs and to the method of making the
same without forging or other smiths work. They are made of sheet iron by
stamping, out of a plate a suitably shaped blank, so that this can be bent to give
the spur ready for fixing thereto the heel pin and the toothed disc.
Figure 1 shows the blank stamped out of a piece of plate of metal;
Figure 2 is a side view of Fig. 1;
Figure 3 shows the blank after the first bent;
Figure 4 is a side view of Fig. 3 with the heel pin fitted therein;
Figure 5 is a top view of the blank with the side wings bent back;
Figure 6 shows the completed spur.
Out of a piece of sheet metal I cut a blank of the form shown by
Fig. 1, being composed of the straight strip A and the two wings B B, provided
with the holes C, for the heel pin and holes 1 for the pin of the toothed
disc. The wings B are turned upwards as indicated in Fig. 2 and 3 and
the pin is rivetted thereto, thereby holding both pieces A and B B
together. After this the wings B B, are bent backwards so as to stand at right
angle to the piece A, as shown in Fig. 5, and hereafter the two sides of the strip A
are bent to form the half circular claw fitting on the heel, and thus the spur is
completed and has the shape shown by Fig. G. All what is left to do, is to put
a little toothed wheel in the open space between the two wings B and to hold it
there by a pin put through the holes D.
By this method spurs can be made very cheap out of any metal, iron, steel or
brass..
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 spur consisting of two parts, A, B B stamped out of a piece of sheet metal
bent double and rivetted together by the heel pin (E), the wings B B being bent.
backwards to form a fork like part for the toothed wheel to be fixed in the open
space between the two wings, while the sides of the piece A, are bent to form the
half circle for the heel as illustrated and described.
2.) The process of making spurs as described in Claim One and shown in the
drawing, this process consisting in this, that out of a piece of sheet metal a
blank A, B B is stamped, composed of a straight strip A and two wings B B,
bending these wings upwards and rivetting both parts A and B B together by
Price R

page_text: the heel pin E, bending then backwards the wings B to form a fork like tail and
bending the two sides of the part A into a half circular shape to fit the heel of
a boot, the whole as described and illustrated and for the purpose set forth.
Barmen, this 25th day of February 1899.
DIEDRICH SAUER.
Per Karl J. Mayer,
Agent.
Hollow or Recessed Punches used in connection with Wheatstones Automatic Telegraphy or other Systems of Automatic Trans- mission.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 15th Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Hollow or Recessed Punches used in connection with Wheatstones
Automatic Telegraphy or other Systems of Automatic Trans-
mission.
I, JOSEPH WILLIAM WILLMOT, Telegraph Engineer, of 41, Tufnell Park Road,
Holloway, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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The punches of perforators used in connection with Wheatstone automatic
telegraphy or other systems of automatic transmission require frequent sharpening
in consequence of the wearing away of the edges of the punches by the action of
the oiled paper perforated. This is principally due to the fact that at each blow
of the punch a film of dried oil is deposited by the paper upon the surface of the
punch and soon builds up into convex form, the consequence being that the paper
is bent over the punch before being perforated, and quickly wears away the the
cutting edge of the punch. The punched out portions of paper, being bent by
this process are sluggish in leaving the perforated plates.
In order to remedy these defects I have invented a punch having a hollow recess
at its end as shown in accompanying drawing-it having no central surface on
which a deposit of oil can be made the surface of the punch remains flat and
makes a clean perforation. It has a further advantage, viz. that in coming
in contact with the paper to be perforated a small amount of air is compressed
in the recesses of the punches, which air, after the perforation has been made,
tends to blow away the punched out portion of the paper and also to prevent any
oil or foreign matter accumulating in the recesses of the punches. When they
require sharpening. the hollow or recessed punches are more easily ground and a
flatter surface obtained than is possible with solid punches; because, firstly having
no centre there is less metal to grind away, and secondly, for the same reason
they lie more flat upon the cutting surface of the oil-stone used for the purpose
of sharpening.
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 construction of punches of Wheatstone perforators and similar instruments
having hollow or recessed ends whereby a flatter cutting surface is obtainable,
and into which recesses air is compressed during the action of perforating, for
the purpose described.
An Improved Fabric or Material, especially adapted for the Making of Trunks, Baskets, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 15th May, 1899-Accepted, 17th June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Fabric or Material, especially adapted for the Making of
Trunks, Baskets, and the like.
I, RASMUS LARSEN, Gothersgade 89, Copenhagen, in the Kingdom of Denmark,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
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The present invention relates to an improved fabric or material, especially
adapted for the making of trunks, baskets, and the like. The material consists
of flat or thin strips or ribbons of rattan or the like vegetable fibre arranged
along-side each other and fastened or held together by wire.
The accompanying drawing represents in plan a piece of the fabric.
In this drawing, 6 represents strips of rattan or similar material, and a the
wire so interwoven or interlaced between the flat strips that the whole forms a
continuous flat fabric in which the flat strips or ribbons form the woof and the
wire the warp, or vice versa. The sheet thus constructed is glued on to linen
cauvas or the like and the upper side is given a waterproof cover.
are especially well adapted for trunks, baskets or the like, as they are pliable,
These plates
elastic and strong, and, at the same time of light weight. When used so that
the strips of rattan lie longitudinally, they may be shaped after any desirable
curve of the trunk cover without breaking or without sharp edges.
If one of the rattan strips should break from hard usage, it may easily be
removed and a new strip put in its place.
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 fabric or material for trunks, baskets, and the like, consisting of flat
strips or bands of rattan or similar vegetable fibre held together by wire, inter-
woven or interlaced with the flat strips, thereby forming a continuous sheet
which is pliable, strong, and light, substantially as described.
2. The combination with the fabric or material for trunks baskets and the
like consisting of flat strips or bands of rattan or similar vegetable fibre held
together by wire interwoven or interlaced with the flat strips, of a backing of
linen canvas or other textile material made to adhere thereto and the whole
made waterproof, substantially as described.
Dated this 15th day of ... 1000
PHILLIPS & LEIGH,
No. 22, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Trap and Overflow Fittings for Lavatory Basins, Sinks, and Baths.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Nov., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Aug., 1900-Accepted, 7th Nov., 1800
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Trap and Overflow Fittings for Lavatory Basins,
Sinks, and Baths.
I, WILLIAM TWEEDIE, of 76, High Street, Galashiels, in the County of Selkirk,
Plumber, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
1
It relates to a trap and overflow fitting for use with basins, baths and sinks
and has for its object the manufacture of them in such a way as to render them
more complete & adaptable and more easily cleaned than those at present in use.
The trap is concentric in form. The overflow fitting consists of a short, hollow,
cylindrical casting with an offset on the side.
I make them in brass, aluminium or other suitable metal.
Improvements in Trap and Overflow Fittings for Lavatory Basins,
Sinks, and Baths.
I, WILLIAM TWEEDIE, of 76, High Street, Galashiels, in the County of Selkirk,
Plumber, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described in and by the following
statement:-
It relates to a trap and overflow fitting for use with basins baths and sinks
and has for its object the manufacture of them in such a way as to render them
more complete and adaptable and more easily cleaned than those at present in use.
From its construction the water-way of the trap can be made perfectly smooth
making it less liable to foul than brass traps made in the usual way.
By the removal of the cup or under part the whole of the inside of the trap
is exposed to view and is thus more accessible than traps in general use.
I make them in brass aluminium or other suitable hard metal.
This invention will be better understood if reference is made to the accom-
panying drawings.
Fig. 1 shows in section the trap and overflow piece fitted beneath a lavatory
basin in which A is a plug and grating inside the basin B, the overflow piece
and C the trap. D is a bent coupling tail on outlet to connect trap to waste
pipe and having an opening to which may be connected a ventilating pipe,
E under part of trap which can be removed for cleaning.
Fig. 2 shews sections of trap.

page_text: Fig. 3 shews section of overflow piece and also same with coupling tail to con-
nect to leaden trap by means of soldering.
The grating is not new.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion I declare that what I claim is :-
1st. The overflow piece and trap separately or in combination and either of
these or both in combination with a grating and for the purpose herein described
and drawn.
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2nd. The overflow piece with coupling and for the purpose herein described and
drawn.
A Receptacle for Ring Rules.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Aug., 1899-Accepted, 7th Oct., 1899
A Receptacle for Ring Rules.
I, EDWARD WILLIAMS WYNNE, of 51, South John Street, in the City of Liver-
pool, Commission 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:-
According to this invention I utilize the central bored-out aperture of a sewing-
thread bobbin as a receptacle for sewing needles.
In the drawing hereto annexed, Figure 1 is a side view, partly in section, of a
bobbin arranged to form a needle holder, Figure 2 being an end view. Figure 3
shews a bobbin arranged to contain needles whose length is greater than that
of the bobbin. Figures 4 and 5 are side and end views of a bobbin provided with
a modified form of shutter.
Referring to Figure 1 it will be seen that I close each end of the central
aperture a of the bobbin b by means of the sliding shutters c, which are pivotted
at d and close against the stop c. The needles are stored in the aperture a and
may be withdrawn from either end thereof.
In Figure 3 is shewn a bobbin whereof one end only is closed by a shutter c,
the other end of the aperture a being closed by a cap or tube f. The object of
this arrangement is to accomodate needles which are longer than the bobbin, and
this object is effected by partially withdrawing the cap f from the cavity a so
that additional length is afforded to the latter. The cap f makes a tight fit with
the cavity a and consequently remains in the position to which it is withdrawn,
and is provided with a ledge g and a bead h by which it may be withdrawn by
the finger-nails.
In Figures 4 and 5 is shewn a bobbin provided with shutters e which are adapted
to slide in dovetail grooves formed in the ends of the bobbin.
It will be seen that as the shutters c are movable in a plane at right angles to
the axis of the bobbin, they may be moved into the position shewn in Figure 2
and so allow of the bobbin being placed upon the bobbin-spindle of a sewing
machine if 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 as follows:
1. The formation of a sewing-needle receptacle by utilizing the central cavity
of a thread bobbin therefor and closing the ends of said cavity by sliding shutters c
pivotted to the ends of the bobbin and movable in a plane at right angles to the
axis of the bobbin, substantially as described.
2. The formation of a sewing-needle receptacle by utilizing the central cavity
of a thread bobbin therefor, one end of which being closed by a sliding shutter c,

page_text: and the other end being closed by a cap f movable in the direction of the axis
of the bobbin, whereby accomodation is provided for needles of greater length
than that of the bobbin substantially as described.
1
L 1000
J. A. COUBROUGH,
Chartered Patent Agent,
10, St. George's Crescent, Liverpool,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Golf Balls.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 25th Mar., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Golf Balls.
I, JAMES MURRAY, of The Forth Rubber Company Limited, 6, George Street,
Edinburgh, Manager to the said The Forth Rubber Company Limited, of the same
place, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed; to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
I incorporate or mix with the gutta percha or other substance of which the golf
ball is made metal filings in such a manner as to have the filings distributed
throughout the whole mass of gutta percha or other substance, thus increasing the
weight of the material of which the ball is composed.
The desired result can also be obtained by incorporating or mixing pulverised
material of any description as well as filings of any metal with the gutta percha or
other substance of which the ball is composed so that the entire Lady of the ball
may be of the same homogenity throughout.
No special machinery or appliances are required other than what is used for the
manufacture of gutta percha and golf balls.
In consequence of the incorporation of the metal filings with the gutta percha or
other substance of which the ball is made the weight of the ball is increased and
the ball while of smaller size is equal in weight to that of a ball of larger size made
of other material.
The ball owing to its size offers, when in motion, less resistance to the air and
travels further than other balls and owing to its weight, the capabilities of the
ball for putting are improved.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim
is:―
In a golf ball the incorporation or mixing during the process of manufacture
with the gutta percha or other substance of which the ball is made, of metal filings
or equivalent weighting material so as to increase the weight of the ball con-
stitutes a novelty in golf balls and realises the advantages and substantially satisfies
the purposes herein before set forth.
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1000
JAMES MURRAY,
Of The Forth Rubber Co. Ltd., 6, George Street, Edinburgh.
An Improvement in Centrifugal Governors.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Mar., 1899-Accepted, 6th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Centrifugal Governors.
I, PETER BROTHERHOOD, of Belvedere Road, Lambeth, in the County of
London, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to the construction of a centrifugal governor of a simple
character which is very sensitive, as I shall describe with reference to the accom-
panying drawings.
Figs. 1 and 2 are sections partly in elevation.
The governor spindle is made in two parts, a and the one is centred in a
hole in the end of the engine or other shaft c which drives the governor by
means of a crank pin attached to a and engaged in a hole in the end of the
shaft c. The other part of the spindle is centred in a hole in the side of a
lever e which works the throttle or other regulating valve. The meeting parts
of a and b are enclosed in a rectangular hole in a heavy disc f and jointed to the
disc by pins and passed through holes of the disc in such positions that
when the ends of a and b are in their extreme position, the spindle being then
in its shortest condition, the disc f lies at an angle to the axis of the spindle.
When the shaft and governor revolve, the disc f tends to take a position at right
angles to the axis of the spindle, and thus to lengthen the spindle moving the
lever e, so as to more or less close the regulating valve.
The holes for centering a and b and also that for the crank pin of a are some-
what larger than the parts which enter them, so that there is freedom of move-
ment for all the parts of the lever e.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:―
A centrifugal governor comprising an inclined disc jointed to two parts of a
spindle which pass through a hole of the disc, the one part spindle having its
end centred in and adapted to be driven by the shaft of the engine to which the
governor is applied, the other part spindle having its end centred in the regu-
lating valve lever, substantially as described.
Dated thi. 02.1 aw of Wh 1000
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in connection with Brushes.
Year: 1899

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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in connection with Brushes.
I, ARNOLD DOCKREE, 13, Camden Park Road, N.W., London, in the County of
Middlesex, Sorter, General Post Office, London, E.C., do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A scraper or instrument made of metal, or any suitable material, to be fixed
to household brushes, such as boot and shoe cleaning and shining brushes etc.,
by means of a screw, screws or nails, or screw and nails, and so constructed and
arranged that mud dirt etc. can easily be shifted from boots, shoes, corners of
rooms, and other parts of houses etc. before brushing with with the aforesaid
brushes.
The use of my invention, would ensure a saving of time and labor, and render
brushes more lasting in wear.
Dated this the 17th day of October 1899.
Improvements in connection with Brushes.
I, ARNOLD DOCKREE, of 13, Camden Park Road, London, Post Office Sorter,
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 improvements in connection with brushes and the
object is to provide means whereby dust and dirt can be removed to facilitate
the cleaning to be effected by the brush and thus increase the life of the brush
and lessen the time occupied in using it. In carrying my invention into effect
I proceed in or in about the following manner making reference to the accom-
panying drawings in which Fig. 1 is a plan of part of a brush with my cleaning
device attached and Fig. 2 is a side view of it. Figs. 3 and 4 show variations
in the form of and mode of attaching the device. Referring to Fig. 1 a is the
brush back and 6 the cleaning device having the pointed portions c for getting
at and removing or loosening the dirt on what is to be cleaned. The appliance
is fastened to the brush back by the screws d or in some other way. Fig. 3 shows
a modified form of device and a different way of attachment an integral screw f
being used. In Fig. 4 another form is shown and a further mode of fastening to
the brush, in this case by a tang 9. But as any other form and mode of attach-
ment may be employed I do not confine myself to the precise forms and modes
shown in the drawing.

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 brush and a scraping or cleaning appliance attached thereto substantially
as described in the above specification and exemplified by the accompanying
drawings.
2. The combination with brushes of means for removing or loosening dust or
dirt prior to the use of the brush substantially as described in the above specifi-
cation and exemplified by the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 5th day of December 1899.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, E.C., Agents.
Improved Tape and like Threaders.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 18th Mar., 1899
Improved Tape and like Threaders.
I, JAMES HUDSON, of 187, Monument Road, in the City of Birmingham, Gentle-
man, 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 the production of simple and convenient appliances
whereby tape and the like can be more readily fixed in curtains and other articles
than with the ordinary bodkins at present in general use.
In the accompanying sheet of explanatory drawings.
Figure 1 is a side elevation of a tape threader constructed in accordance with
my invention, and Figure 2 is a sectional end elevation of the same on the line ab
Figure 1.
I make my improved threaders from strips of wood, vulcanite, metal, or other
material, with ends preferably of a rounded form as shown at Figure 1. Through
the body of the threader, or the portion between the ends, I pierce a number of
slots or apertures such as A and B of varying dimensions to receive tapes of vary-
ing sizes. I sometimes also pierce or form circular holes such as C for the thread-
ing of round string, cord, or the like.
In the use of my improved threader I pass one end of the tape through a suitable
slot or aperture in the appliance and hitch or hold back such, threaded end of the
tape in any convenient manner.
I make the surfaces of the threader very smooth and of a regular form and well
round the edges of the same to permit of its being readily passed through the
material to which the tape, string, or the like is to be attached.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
Improved tape and like threaders consisting of strips of wood, vulcanite, metal,
or other material, shaped and slotted or pierced substantially as and for the purposes
described and as illustrated.
Dated this 13th day of February 1899.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., &
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, & 25, Cross Street, Manchester,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Screw Cutting To:
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 27th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Screw Cutting To:ls.
I, JOHN DICK SMILLIE, of Budhill, Shettleston, in the County of Lanark,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:—
This invention relates to tools for cutting screw threads on bolts, spindles,
and the like, and it has for its object to provide in substitution for the ordinary
screw cutting dies, a tool the cutters of which have a cutting edge which may be
readily renewed or sharpened when worn.
The invention is illustrated by the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 being a longi-
tudinal vertical section of the improved tool, Fig. 2 a front elevation, and Fig. 3
a transverse vertical section on the line in the direction of the arrows.
The tool comprises a holder A having a central orifice A¹ through which the
bolt or spindle operated on passes, said holder A being rotated by the monitor
of a lathe, and carrying a circular disc B on which the cutters C are centred.
These cutters C are carried on studs C¹ centred through slots B¹ eccentric to the
centre of the disc B and pass also through radial slots A2 in the holder A, the
slots A and B1 permitting the cutters to be advanced upon or retracted from the
job. The studs C¹ have nuts C2 on their inner ends so that the head of the studs
can be drawn hard against the faces of the cutters C in order to clamp them in
position with their cutting edges against the job. A bolt D is provided which
passes through a hole in the disc B and through a slot A³ in the holder A. and
serves to clamp the disc B to the holder A when the desired adjustment or
advancement of the cutters has been effected, which clamping is done by means
The cutters consist each of a circular
of an internally screw threaded handle E.
disc cut away at C3 to provide a cutting edge at one point of the circumference
of the disc. The cutting threads are formed around the circumference of the
cutting disc C which arrangement permits of the renewing of the cutting edge
of the disc by grinding away a portion of the part C3 radially, thus bringing the
new cutting points on to a fresh portion of the cutting threads.
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 combination of parts constituting the improved screw cuiting tool
herein before described with reference to the drawings annexed.
2. In a screw cutting tool of the class set forth the improved cutter composed

page_text: of a circular screw threaded disc having a cut away portion presenting a cutting
edge adapted to be readily sharpened.
Dated this 25th day of April 1899
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
Of the Firm of Cruikshank & Fairweather,
Chartered Patent Agents, 62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 18th Nov., 1899
I, THEODOR Jooss, Engineer, of 51, Schwanthalerstrasse, Munich, in the
Empire of Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement: —
This invention as distinguished from the motors hitherto known, ensures a
very easy action, and one free from shocks, owing to a concentration of the
parts which is very advantageous to the rider. In the accompanying drawing
a form of the invention is illustrated.
Fig. 1 being an elevation of an automotor fitted with motor apparatus con-
structed according to this invention.
Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the cylinders belonging thereto.
As will be seen from Fig. 1. the motor cylinders gh of a twin motor are
arranged in the frame of the vehicle in such a manner that they lie horizontally
one above the other and so fit very well into the same in the longitudinal
direction. Thus, the cylinders do not, as formerly, lic adjoining one another
vertically but horizontally one above the other, so that the objectionable oscilla-
tions are entirely avoided.
Moreover, the two pistons a are connected together by means of suitable
connections with the assistance of a lever d oscillating around a pin c, this
arrangement being intended to ensure an exact alternate action of the pistons
whereby the motor is equilibrated.
For the two cylinders only a single crank to which the connecting rod e runs
is necessary.
It is obvious that this arrangement is also suitable for vehicles with several
riders.
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. Improvements in motor cycles, distinguished by motor cylinders g and h
arranged in the frame of the vehicle, lying horizontally one above the other
in the longitudinal direction thereof, for the purpose of ensuring an easy action
free from shocks.
2. In motor cycles as claimed under Claim 1, the means for connecting
together the two pistons a consisting of suitable intermediate connections b,
and a lever oscillating around a fixed pin c. for the purpose of ensuring an
exact alternate action of the pistons, and thereby the equilibration of the
motor.
Dated this 15th day of September 1800
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
An Open Fire Stove for Burning Anthracite or other Smokeless Fuel.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 9th Dec., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Open Fire Stove for Burning Anthracite or other Smokeless Fuel.
I, RICHARD WADE BOYD, of 105, New Bond Street, London, W., Ironmonger,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
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The invention consists of an open fire stove lined with fire-bricks A B, the
upper portion of A overhanging fuel chamber, C, and continued at sides as
well as at back of fire, and with a loose cast iron bottom grating and front fire-bars
made in one piece, D, kept in position by means of a pin and socket, E. The
socket into which the pin fits (loosely) is attached by a bar to both sides of
stove. The grating, D), is so arranged that by shaking it the ashes of fuel is
dropped below on to hearth, F, thus keeping the fuel clear for combustion.
See elevation, Fig. 1, and section, Fig. 2, herewith.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
An open fire stove for burning smokeless fuel, so made that the fuel basket
vibrates with a touch.
Dated this Thirtieth day of September 1899.
E
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RICHARD WADE BOYD,
Applicant.