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Improvements in Mechanical Toys.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 18th Feb., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Mechanical Toys.
I, EDUARD NEIFF, of No. 3, Leonhardstrasse, Nuremberg, in the Empire of
Germany, Toy Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:―
This invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of mechanical
toys designed for the amusement and recreation of children. The invention
consists of the combination of a mechanically moved figure of a clown and a
dog or other animal, the latter running or travelling around the former in one
direction and then in a reverse direction in accordance with the movement of the
clown who thus appears to control the movement of the dog.
Such being the nature and object of my said invention, the following is a
complete description of same, reference being had to the annexed drawings, in
which:-
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the improved toy.
Fig. 2 is a plan view of Fig. 1.
According to this invention I employ a box or casing 1 in which is clockwork
or mechanism which when wound up by the handle 2 will cause the disc 3 to
rotate first in one direction, then in the reverse direction.
Mechanism for this purpose is well known and of various constructions. On
the disc 3 is mounted the figure of a clown or ring-master 4 to the body of
which is fixed the horizontal rod 5 cranked vertically at 8 and passed through
the body of the figure of a dog or other animal 6 for which it forms a pivot.
The figure 6 is mounted on a wheel 7 behind the former and on which it runs,
and a lifelike movement is given the legs of the animal by the crank 9 attached
by rods 10, 10 to the legs which are loosely pivoted to the body.
When the toy is in motion the disc 3 revolves and the figure 4 also rotates
and carries the figure 6 round with it and in the same direction. When the
motion of the disc 3 is reversed, the motion of the Figures 4 and 6 is also reversed,
and the wheel 7 on which the figure 6 runs being behind the centre pivot 8, the
dog or other animal wiil turn as indicated in Fig. 2, and the clown or ring-
master 4 thus appears to control and govern the movements of the dog or other
animal.
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) The general construction, arrangement, and combination of parts con-
stituting the improved mechanical toy as herein described and as illustrated by
the annexed drawings.
(2) The figure 4 rotated first in one direction then in the reverse direction

page_text: the figure 6 connected to 4 by rod 5-8 and the wheel 7 behind the pivot 8,
all in combination as and for the purpose herein described and substantially as
illustrated by the annexed drawings.
Dated this foth day or January 1899.
EDUARD NEIFF,
By his Agents, Brierley & Howard,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax.
An Ointment.
Year: 1899

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An Ointment.
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SAMUEL JAMES BROWN, 18, Rotherwood Terrace, Lower Richmond Road,
Putney, Hairdresser, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
Ointment for the cure of wounds containing 6 ozs. fresh butter 4 ozs. kidney
suet 2 ozs. white bees wax 1 oz. powdered resin to be sold in boxes at 7d. 1/-
& 2/6 per box.
Ointment for animals containing 1. lb. flead
1 oz. bees wax to be sold in boxes at 1/- each.
lb. kidney suet 2 ozs. resin
I, SAMUEL JAMES BROWN, of 18, Rotherwood Terrace, Lower Richmond Road,
Putney, in the County of Surrey, Hairdresser, 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 an ointment for the cure of wounds both in humanity
and in animals.

page_text: 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 new remedy in the shape of an ointment for the cure of wounds of all
kinds both in humanity and animals consisting of:-
2. For wounds in humanity a mixture or ointment consisting of six ounces
of fresh butter, four ounces of kidney suet, two ounces of white beeswax and one
ounce of powdered resin each melted separately and well mixed together..
3. For wounds in animals the ointment consists of one pound of flead, half a
pound of kidney suet, two ounces of resin and one ounce of beeswax,each melted
separately and well mixed together.
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Nonamba 1200
An Improved Method of Separating Finely Divided or Finely Divided and Dissolved Substances of Different Specific Weights.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application (in United Kingdom), 29th Aug., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 29th Aug., 1899-Accepted, 7th Apr., 1900
An Improved Method of Separating Finely Divided or Finely Divided
and Dissolved Substances of Different Specific Weights.
I, FRANZ HENRIK AUBERT WIELGOLASKI, of 23, Prindsens Gade, Christiania, in
the Kingdom of Norway, Mechanical Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Very finely divided substances of different specific gravity could heretofore not
be separated by mechanical means or at least not without very complicated pro-
ceedings; thus for example the separation of finely divided levigated materials
could not be effected in a centrifugal in the ordinary manner.
The present novel method purposes to effect the separation by means of a
centrifugal and it is characterized in that the liquid containing the materials in
suspension and another liquid (water) are caused to flow in two separate currents
into the centrifugal wherein they are brought together in such a manner as to
cause the first named current to enter the water current at the time when this
latter is flowing through a channel in a direction towards the axis of rotation.
The combined effect of the centrifugal action which is directed outwards, and the
inwardly flowing water-current produce a separation of the materials and cause
the heavier particles to float against the water-current towards the outer sides
while the lightest particles are taken along with the water-current even if these
particles are several times as heavy as the water.
The accompanying drawing shows a sectional view of one half of a centrifugal
designed for use in connection with this method.
The pipe a serves for supplying water or any other clear or pure liquid wand
the pipe b to supply the liquids with the materials suspended therein, the two
currents being introduced into the centrifugal as separate currents. The current
which, on leaving the centrifugal, contains the lighter substances is denoted by
the letter u while the current with the heavier substances is denoted by the letter.
As shown in the drawing the centrifugal is formed with a flat channel e which
communicates outwardly with the water space c and inwardly with the space d
An Improved Food for Dogs and other Animals.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Dec., 1899-Accepted, 10th Feb., 1900
An Improved Food for Dogs and other Animals.
I, JOHN MARRIOTT, of 38, Plympton Road, Brondesbury, Gentleman, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
This invention relates to an improved food for dogs and other animals, and
it may also be used for poultry and game and it has for its object to produce
a nourishing form of food.
In carrying the invention into effect, I take certain proportions of meat, some
condiment and flour of any kind or kinds, the meat being either boiled or not
and triturated, and a certain quantity of phosphate of calcium, in addition to
which I add onions, leeks, garlic or extract of these or any other plant of the
genus allium. I do not however wish to limit myself strictly to the ingredients
above enumerated as they may be varied both as. regards kind and quantity,
an exception, however, being made both as regards the onion and the phos-
phate of calcium, which I include whatever other ingredients are employed. In
practice.the food is usually made up in cakes or biscuits and may be prepared by
reducing the onion or the like by grinding in any suitable piece of apparatus
and then mixing with the flour and meat which, as aforesaid, may be either
raw or boiled and triturated and add the condiment and phosphate; or, after
the onion has been cut up it may be boiled either separately or with the meat,
or where boiled without the meat the ingredients may be mixed up with a
certain portion of the liquor obtained by the process.
As an idea of the proportions used I may take say flour 15 cwt., meat, treated
in either of the methods above enumerated, 3 ewt.; onions 2 cwt.: phosphate of
calcium 15 lbs. condiment of spice 15 lbs. or more as may be found necessary.
It is obvious that the quantity of meat must be varied in accordance with the
animals for which the food is intended, less being employed for poultry and
the like than for dogs.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, declare that what
I. claim is:
The improved food for dogs and other animals prepared substantially as
herein set forth.
Year: 1899

page_text: EDWARD WILLIAM BRIDGES HUTT, 22, Belgrave Crescent, Bath, Builder, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows;-
A table game of skill in which the player swings a ball; so suspended as to
be capable of freely swinging in any direction without coming in contact with
anything supporting it; beyond, round & clear of a certain "outpost" or "point,"
with the intention of knocking down wooden or other men or pins; placed on a
certain "plan," on its return swing & scoring according to the assigned values
of those so knocked down, minus any forfeits through interference with the
out post or centre man which are both made the occasion of penalties.
Dated this 24th day of March 1899.
EDWARD WILLIAM BRIDGES HUTT, 22, Belgrave Crescent, Bath, Builder, 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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A table game of skill in which the player swings a ball A (so suspended as to
be capable of freely swinging in any direction without coming in contact with
anything supporting it) beyond; round, & clear of a certain
out post or
point," B with the intention of knocking down wooden or other men or "pins;
(placed on a certain plan) on its return swing and scoring according to the
assigned values of those so knocked down minus any forfeits through interference
with the said "out post," B or the centre man "C"; which are both made the
occasion of penalties. See "A" "B" C," on drawing attached.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is;-
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(1) The suspension of the swinging ball A in such a way, enabling it to be

page_text: freely swung in any direction, so that aim can be taken with a view to a parti-
cular score or result.
(2) Assigned values to the men.
Having "B"
""out post" & "centre man
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"liable to penalties.
EDWARD WILLIAM BRIDGES HUTT.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 8th Apr., 1899
We, FRIEDRICH EDUARD MAX ECKERT, Ph.D., 10, Weststrasse, Leipzig,
Lecturer at the University of Leipzig, and EDUND GRASMAY, of 12, Kirchplatz,
Ronneburg, Sachsen-Altenburg, Manufacturer, both 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 follow-
ing statement:
This invention relates to maps and its object is to so prepare them that they
convey to an observer an impression of being formed in relief, and show him
the elevations and depressions.
Maps are at present prepared in which the elevations are considered as lighted
up from one side, but in these maps the side of the elevation which is in darkness
always appears much steeper than the side which is exposed to the light, and the
actual or comparative height cannot be easily ascertained. In such maps also,
the characteristics of the valleys are not distinctly marked as the shading com-
mences in very thin lines and descends one ridge, crossing the valley and in-
creasing in thickness.
By our improvements an accurate representation of the ground is obtained by
means of dots of different sizes and varying distances apart. The lighted up
side of a ridge or elevation is shown as distinctly as the dark side. The expres
sions isophotic" (equally lighted), and stigmatic" (produced by dots) may be
applied to our new process and the maps produced thereby.
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By the adoption of this, invention a considerable saving is effected over the
old method, as not only may outlines and similar marks be made on the black
print plate, but this plate may also be employed to reproduce the topographical
features by means of the dots.
Plates for printing colours are, however, also used in this new process, but
they are distinguished by the fact that their different colours or shades, for
indicating different elevations, do not end in abrupt lines but mingle with each
other in the form of dots. The appearance of the map being in relief is thus
largely increased
Although in the new maps the mountains are very prominent the other marks
and indications are not disturbed and the whole representation gains in distinct-
ness. A difference can be plainly shown, between mountains and valleys,
between elevations of different heights, and between broad valleys and plateaux.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:-
1. The herein before described process for the production of maps, which con-
sists in indicating the different elevations by means of dots of different sizes
and varying distances apart, substantially as described.

page_text: 2. A map the different elevations of which are indicated by means of dots of
different sizes and varying distances apart, substantially as herein before
described.
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Improvement in Clutches.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Aug., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 30th Apr., 1900-Accepted, 7th July, 1900
Improvement in Clutches.
We, CHARLES HENRY GUEST, of Ockbrook, in the County of Derby, Engineer,
and CHARLES HUMPHRIES BRIGHT, of Draycott, in the County of Derby, Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
In carrying out our invention we employ one or more rollers working between
inclined planes on an inner collar and the inside of a concentric ring with sections
of an intermediate collar between each two rollers for the purpose of preventing
them jambing. We may in an alternative system cut half circles in the said
sections and allow the rollers to work in these and jamb the said sections against
the said concentric ring instead of the rollers themselves coming in contact with
the said concentric ring. We may use in place of full sized sections shorter
pieces with balls or the like to fill up the spaces between.
Dated this Second day of August 1899.
CHARLES HENRY GUEST.
CHARLES HUMPHRIES BRIGHT.
Improvement in Clutches.
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We, CHARLES HENRY GUEST, of Ockbrook, in the County of Derby, Engineer,
and CHARLES HUMPHRIES BRIGHT, of Draycott, in the County of Derby, 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:-
Our invention relates to clutches for transmitting rotary motion.
In carrying out our invention we prefer to employ an inner collar having one
or more inclined planes on its outer surface, an outer collar with a smooth inner
surface, and an intermediate collar; cut in sections; between the two. The said
sections being of such a length as to allow of one or more rollers or balls or the
like between the ends of the sections, the said rollers or balls lying in the said
inclined planes. The whole arranged so that the said sections and the rollers or
balls shall form a complete circle between the said inner and outer collars.
Or the said intermediate collar, instead of being cut in sections may be cut
across so as to allow it to expand and one or more transverse grooves cut in its
inner surface at such suitable distances as will allow of the said rollers or balls
lying in the aforesaid inclined planes, as seperately shewn in Fig. 3 of the
accompanying drawings.
It will be obvious that the same result may be obtained by having the inclined

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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is: -
1. A clutch having a continuous intermediate ring composed of rollers and
sections of a collar substantially as herein before described & set forth in the
accompanying drawing.
2. A clutch having a continuous intermediate ring composed of balls and
sections of a collar substantially as herein before described & set forth in the
accompanying drawing.
3. A clutch having an intermediate collar as hereinbefore described.
4. The improved clutch as hereinbefore described.
CHARLES HENRY GUEST.
CHARLES HUMPHRIES BRIGHT.
Improvements in the Production of a Carbon Specially Suitable for Use in the Manufacture of Calcium Carbide.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 14th Oct., 1899
COMPLETE SITUITIVATI
Improvements in the Production of a Carbon Specially Suitable for
Use in the Manufacture of Calcium Carbide.
I, FRANZ SCHMIDT, of 49, Kölnische Strasse, Cassel, in the German Empire,
Chemical 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
n and by the following statement, that is to say:
This invention relates to the production of a carbon specially suitable for use
n the manufacture of calcium carbide.
According to this invention, coke, charcoal, turf-charcoal, or the like, are con-
verted into a graphite-like state by passing carbon-containing or carburetted
gases or vapours through them after they have been raised to a glowing heat in
appropriate retorts.
Instead, however, of using such gases I may employ substances which will
generate carburetted gases or vapours.
I have ascertained from experiment that such a graphited carbon forms an
excellent raw material for producing calcium carbide, as by its employment the
production of the calcium carbide is rendered more rapid and complete.
The conversion into graphite is not decreased even if the carbon be mixed with
the proper amount of lime required for producing the calcium carbide, as may
be done in some cases.
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 production of a carbon specially suitable for use in calcium carbide
manufacture in which carbon-containing or carburetted gases or vapours
are passed through raw carbon, such as coke, charcoal, turf charcoal, and the
5 like, previously raised to a glowing heat in suitable retorts, whereby the carbon
is converted into a graphite-like material, substantially as described.
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2. The modification in which, instead of introducing carburetted gases into the
retort, substances are introduced which generate such gases or vapours, sub-
stantially as described.
3. Treating the raw carbon in the presence of the amount of lime required for
producing calcium carbide.
Cantember 1899.
An Improved Device for Cleaning and Renovating Lace, Embroidery, Velvet, Plush, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 13th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Device for Cleaning and Renovating Lace, Embroidery,
Velvet, Plush, and the like.
I, ALFRED VON LEGAT, 21, Rowan Road, Hammersmith, London, W., 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 relates to an improved device for cleaning and renovating lace,
embroidery, velvet, plush, and the like, and has for its object to provide means
whereby same can be carried out in a very simple and inexpensive manner.
In order that my invention may the better be understood I have appended the
accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Figure 1, represents a side elevational
view of my improved device; and Figure 2, a detail plan view of same, herein-
after more particularly referred to.
In accordance with my invention I employ an ordinary kettle or boiler a, of
any suitable size and shape, provided with a short spout b, to which is attached in
any suitable manner a short extension piece e, having attached at the top thereof
a reservoir d, forming a table e as shown in Figure 2, over which the article to be
cleaned is drawn.
The working of my invention is as follows:-
I first fill the kettle or boiler a with water, up to the spout b, and then replace
the lid, which must fit tight so as not to allow the steam to escape.
The kettle
or boiler a, is then placed over a fire, gas stove, or jet or the like, and when the
water is boiling, the steam arising therefrom, will travel up the spout 6 and exten-
sion piece c, into the reservoir d forming a table e above referred to, from which
it escapes through holes f, being formed in the top thereof. The lace, embroidery,
velvet, plush, or the like, is then drawn backwards or forwards over the table e,
until same is thoroughly cleansed or renovated.
Although I have described my invention as being in the shape of a kettle, still,
may if desired, construct same in the form of a jar or the like, and attach the
reservoir d, with table e, at the head thereof.
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my
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of sai:1
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
An improved device for cleaning and renovating lace, embroidery, velvet, plush,
and the like, substantially as herein described and shown in the accompanying
sheet of drawings.
February 1899.
V. LAZARUS,
1, Furnival Street, Holborn, London, E.C.,
Agent for Applicant
An Improved Compound Flour.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Nov., 1899-Accepted, 13th Jan., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Compound Flour.
WILLIAM BEGG, 1 Olive Terrace, Mersey Road, Ashton-on-Mersey, in the
County of Chester, Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The mixing into flours for food purposes of certain alkalies which are:
Salicilate of soda, nitrate of potassium, and bi-carbonate of potassium, pro-
portions per pound of flour, 21 grains nitrate of potassium, 5 grains cach of the
others, to neutralize the acids formed in the process of digestion and so prevent
gout, rheumatism, and the like.
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 mixing with flours for food purposes salicilate of soda, nitrate of potas-
sium, and bi-carbonate of potassium, to neutralize the acids formed in the
process of digestion, and so prevent gout, rheumatism, and the like.
Dated this the Thirty-first day of October 1899
Gear for Cycles,
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1899-Accepted, 23rd Sept., 1899,
BANG Gear for Cycles,
We, LADISLAUS MEISZNER, Junior, Baker, and PAUL TARJANYI, Fitter, both of
Temesvar, in the Kingdom of Hungary, do hereby declare the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The present invention consists of a friction gear for driving cycles and of the
details of construction hereinafter set forth.
In order to render the present specification easily intelligible reference is had
to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference denote similar
parts throughout the several views:-
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the parts of a bicycle necessary for illustrating our
invention, Fig. 2 is a part cross section through a friction wheel showing the
attachment of the rubber tire, Fig. 3 is a similar section showing a modified
form of attachment and Fig. 4 a horizontal section on line x-x of Figure 1.
One bar of the frame fork connecting the pedal shaft bearings with the rear
wheel bearings is formed of two parallel arms H H in which are mounted, in
slotted bearings b c d, the friction wheels B C D. A friction wheel E is mounted
on the rear wheel shaft e and one A on the pedal shaft. The rubber tire g may be
attached to the wheel A or any of the other friction wheels in the manner shown
at Figure 2, by means of the face plate f having a grooved rim or facial groove
formed round the same and adapted to engage over and hold in position the
enlarged interior ring of the tire g. As shown at Figure 3 the tire may be
formed with an annular inner dovetail which may be sprung into a corresponding
dovetail groove on the wheel A. The position of the rear or driving wheel shaft
relative to the pedal shaft may be adjusted in the known manner by means of
adjusting screws ii on the ends of the bars H H. The intermediate friction
wheels may be adjusted in the slots longitudinally of the bars H H so that all
the wheels may be kept in proper relation to each other and to the driving and
driven friction gears. I I represent the pedal levers and K J L the frame, F the
driving wheel rim and G the tire of the same.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is;-
In a driving gear for cycles the combination of a series of friction gears for
transmitting motion from the pedal shaft to the rear wheel axle, the said gears
being adjustably mounted as specified and all or any of them being provided with
rubber tires in the manner and for the purpose substantially as described.
Dated this 21st day of Avant 1000
REGINALD W. BARKER,
Applicants' Agent.
56, Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.
Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Mar., 1899-Accepted, 6th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
We, WALTER CLAUDE JOHNSON, of "The Dignaries," Westcombe Park, Black-
heath, in the County of Kent, Electrical Engineer, and ADOLPII WUNDERLICH, of
No. 11, Osborne Terrace, Westcombe Park, Blackheath, in the County of Kent,
Electrician, 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 a construction of arc lamp described in the Specification
to our Application for Letters Patent No. 4231 of 1899. Our present improvements
have for their object to adapt the said construction of lamp for use with alternating
currents. For this purpose we construct the lamp as we will describe with refer-
ence to the accompanying drawings, in which Figs. 1 and 2 shew two vertical
sections through the upper part of the lamp taken at right angles to each other.
Fig. 3 shews a plan, Fig. 4 a section on line X-X Fig. 2; Figs. 5 and 6 shew
a side view and plan of one of the solenoids detached.
The lamp is mainly constructed similar to that described in the said specification
the parts being designated by the same letters of reference as the corresponding
parts of the drawing of that specification, but instead of the tube e which controls
the upper carbon clutch h constituting the core of a single solenoid arranged
concentric therewith in the casing a as there described, there are in this case pro-
vided two lateral solenoids c¹ c¹, in which are cores 1, 1, suspended from chains 2, 2,
passing up over pullies 3, 3. carried by brackets a¹ on the casing a and having
their other end attached to the upper end of the tube e.
As shewn at Figs. 5 and 6, the solenoids c¹ c¹ have upper and lower projecting
rings which fit over and are held by the tube & fixed centrally in the casing
in which the clutch tube e slides, the rings of the one solenoid, being made to fit
over those of the other, as shewn at Fig. 1.
The only other alteration in the construction consists in the substitution of a
choking coil 4, in place of the resistance coil of the previous arrangement.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:
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1. Adapting the electric arc lamp described in our Application for Letters Patent
No. 4231 of 1899, for use with alternating currents by suspending the tube e that
controls the upper carbon clutch, by cords or chains 2, 2, passing over pullies 3, 3,
and attached to cores 1, 1, working in two lateral solenoids c¹ c¹, substantially
as described.
2. Supporting the lateral solenoids referred to in the first claim by providing
them with rings c², c², fitting over the central guide tube d of the lamp casing,
substantially as described.
Dated this 21st dow of March 1900
Improvements in Molasses Food Compound.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 30th Dec., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Molasses Food Compound.
1, ALBIN KUTSCHBACH, of 33, Promenade, in the City of Leipzig, Saxony, late
Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, 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:-
Saccharine matter possesses highly nutritious qualities as well as a direct
nourishment as also on account of its use to effect metabolic change, it has there-
fore been used in the preparation of food compounds, and especially molasses
have been combined and mixed with the common vegetable food in order to pro-
duce a highly nutritious forage. Molasses have been mixed with peat moss as
well as with blood, in order to enrich the nutritious power of these substances.
All the preparations resulting from such processes have proved inavailable for
ordinary forage on account of their comparatively high cost. The object of this
invention is, therefore, to produce a food of great nutritious value at propor-
tionately low cost.
In order to enrich the nutritious value of molasses, the waste of breweries,
which thus far has been deemed of almost no value, is made use of in this
invention, on account of the high percentage of albumen which they contain.
This brewery waste which consists principally of yeast filter sediments, (Trub)
sediments settling during cooling and the like, is combined with molasses into a
suitable mixture. Four parts of yeast, eight parts of sediments and three parts
of molasses have been found to produce a good compound for the intended pur-
pose and in order to provide this compound with a proper proportion of carbo-
hydrates, fat and protein, a suitable quantity of malt-residuum, powdered meat
and fish preparations and the like is a added to the above mixture and intimately
mixed with it, when the whole compound is pressed into cakes, or broken up,
or powdered by drying it. The quantity of malt-residuum, powdered meat and
fish-preparations depends upon the quality of the above mentioned brewery-waste,
and may vary from five to ten parts. In this food preparation molasses exert
also their high value as a preservative.
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 molasses food compound, characterized by mixing first the molasses with the
several brewery-waste products such as yeast, sediments in the filter (Trub) and
cooling apparatus and then adding to this mixture in suitable proportions malt
residuum, powdered preparations of meat, fish and like food substances, so that the
final product contains the necessary percentage of carbohydrates, fat and protein.
Dated this 18th day of March 1899.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Netting Racks and Sponge Nets for Ships' Cabins
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 25th Mar., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Netting Racks and Sponge Nets for Ships' Cabins,
I, JOHN ROWAN, of the Firm of J. G. Rowan and Company, Ships Furnishers,
Cathcart Square, Greenock, in the County of Renfrew, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
This invention has for its object to provide a strong and inexpensive netting
rack for ships' cabins wherein the netting employed may be conveniently secured
without passing it round the rails of the rack framing, and also to provide
improved means whereby the rack may be turned up against the bulkhead and
retained in such position without the use of fastenings. The rack is also capable
of being used as a sponge net.
The invention is illustrated by the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 of which
is a front elevation, and Figure a transverse vertical section of the same,
shewing the rack in its turned up position. Figure 3 is an end view shewing
the rack in position to retain articles.
The improved rack consists of an open rectangular or other shaped framing
composed of tubular tie rods A or rails and end pieces B, and hinged or pivoted
for folding up, to eyes or bracket pieces C secured either to the bulkhead or
wall D of the cabin or to a plate or board E affixed thereto.
Around the inner edges of the end pieces B a web or flange B is formed and
along the inner edges of each of the tie rods or rails A there is a web or flange A¹,
which may be formed in drawing the tubes, wherein a number of holes B2, A2,
respectively are made, and through these holes the cord F or other material of
which the netting is composed is passed; or separate cords may be used to tie
the edge of the netting thereto
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 improved netting rack or sponge net for ships' cabins consisting of end
pieces and tubular tie rods secured together, the end pieces and tie rods being
each provided with a web or flange formed with a series of holes through which
the cord or other material of the netting is passed substantially as described.
Dated this fith day of Fabr 1800
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
Of the Firm of Cruikshank & Fairweather,
Chartered Patent Agents,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Packing for Steam and other Pistons.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 6th Jan., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Packing for Steam and other Pistons.
I, ALEXANDER MACLAINE, of No. 1, Queen's Elms, Belfast, in the County of
Antrim, Shipowner, 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:-
I construct elastic metallic double expansion packing for steam and other
pistons in accordance with and as fully described in my Patent No. 1201 of 1887
to which Patent I add locking checks on the piston rings as therein described
to prevent the damage that has sometimes arisen from the excessive and quite
too great outward expansion of these packing rings by high pressure steam
against the inner surfaces of the cylinders and in order that my said invention
may be more fully understood. I shall now proceed to refer to the drawings
upon the sheets hereunto annexed the same letters of reference indicating the
same or corresponding parts throughout all the drawings.
In all of which figures a is the piston body b the junk ring ce packing rings
dd the locking checks formed on same to act against checks in piston body
and junk ring respectively so as to prevent excessive expansion of the piston
rings against the inner surface of cylinder-e the wave spring recess, f ordinary
brass tongue pieces, g coil springs for outward expansion, h is the wave spring
placed in the recess and similar letters denote corresponding parts throughout.
Having now 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 use in steam and other pistons of double expansion packing rings and
springs arranged as described in my Patent No. 1201 of 1887 combined with
the use of locking checks formed on the piston rings to prevent excessive
expansion of the rings against the inner surface of the cylinder substantially
as herein described and shown on the drawings hereunto annexed.
Dated this Twenty-eighth day of November 1899.
An Improved Facing Brick.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 4th Nov., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
An Improved Facing Brick.
I, FRANZ SAVERY, of No. 27 Bosenheimer Strasse, Kreuznach, in the Empire
of Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:―
The present invention relates to an improved facing brick, the purpose of the
invention being to enable laying of these bricks in two ways without necessi-
tating filling up the joints with mortar. This is attained by a special construc-
tion of the bricks as will be more fully described hereinafter. Undue settlement
of a structure erected by means of my improved bricks is totally obviated and
the joints will also remain in uniform horizontal and vertical alignment. The
peculiar arrangement of the ridges in my improved bricks ensures the mortar
employed in laying being cut off from the outer air, so that these bricks can be
laid even during moist weather.
A brick constructed according to my invention is illustrated in the accom-
panying drawings, in which
Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of same
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2 is a section on line A-B of Fig. 1, and
3 shows a number of my improved bricks laid together.
The square brick can be of any desired height and is provided with two opposite
faces a, b. A short distance from these faces a, b ridges c, d running all round
the brick are provided, which serve for producing the bearing surfaces in laying
the bricks together.-Between these ridges two sides of the brick are fitted with
grooves e, f.
My improved bricks are laid together in such a manner that the corresponding
ridges come to bear against each other, the connection being effected by filling
the grooves e, f with mortar. The arrangement of the ridges c, d prevents the
access of the air to the mortar so that it is possible to work even during damp
weather. The ridges further render unnecessary the customary work of jointing
the joints between the bricks.
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 improved facing brick constructed as described with reference to the accom-
panying drawings.
B. REICHHOLD,
International Patent Office, 24, Luisen Strasse, Berlin, N.W., Germany,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Insulating Material for Electric Cables.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 15th Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Insulating Material for Electric
Cables.
I, GEORGE EDWARD HEYL-DIA, of 55, Market Street, Manchester, 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:-
Hitherto cellulose has been the chief substance used as an insulator or non-
conductor on wire cables conveying electric currents, and such substance is very
expensive. The object of my invention is to produce a cheap and efficient
substitute which I do in the following manner; viz:-To any form of paper
pulp I add non-hygroscopic oils, or liquors containing resins or pitches free
from constitutional water, of non-conducting character, and in such quantities
as when mixed with the pulp to be thoroughly diffused in, or incorporated with,
the mass of pulp, and so that on the said pulp being converted into paper the
resulting product is a perfect insulating material for the aforesaid purpose.
The proportion of oil, or liquor, to the pulp may vary from 5% to 40% according
to the kind of paper pulp, but about 25% for pulp of average quality,
Instead of, or in addition to the insulating liquid, I may use chalk, ground
tale or like non-conducting material in or about the proportions of 10% to 50%
according to the kind of pulp, but about 30% for average quality.
The quantities of the ingredients will be, however, best determined by the
bulk of pulp, or be such as to ensure complete diffusion of the insulating
elements.
Having thus 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: Adding insulating or non-conducting substances of the kind described to
paper pulp and producing paper therefrom for the purposes set forth.
2: A non-conducting or insulating paper produced in the manner aforesaid
and for the purpose set forth.
1111000
Improvements in the Manufacture of Shirts.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 18th Nov., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Shirts.
I, HANS NABHOLZ, Manufacturer, of Schoenenwerd, in the Republic of Switzer-
land, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
The present invention refers to a method of providing knitted, woollen, cotton,
or flannel shirts with linen front and cuffs for the purpose of giving such shirts
the appearance of linen shirts.
The knitted or woollen, cotton, or flannel material must be so selected or
treated that it will not shrink in washing, for unless this is so the two materials
will not fit accurately and give a good appearance to the garment.
Up to the
present time knitted woollen or flannel shirts have been limited to rough or uncon-
ventional use. This drawback is overcome by the shirt, illustrated in the draw-
ing. a and b representing the linen front and cuffs respectively.
The shirt as described is characterised by great comfort to the wearer, com-
bined with the wear and durability of knitted and like goods having at the same
time, and in the simplest manner, the fine appearance of a linen shirt.
Cut and fashion may be varied in the shirt in question according to requirements.
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: :-
A knitted, cotton, woollen or flannel shirt with linen front and cuffs.
BOULT, WADE, & KILBURN,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Flap Valves.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 4th Nov., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Flap Valves.
I, GUNNAR FRITHIOP KAHLSON, Engineer, residing at the City of Högfors, in
the Grand-Duchy of Finland, 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 object of my invention is an improved flap valve with horizontal pivots,
which project sideways from an upwardly projecting prolongation piece in such
a manner, that the valve rests against its seating without resting its weight
thereon. The invention further concerns the bearings, which project from the
casing itself and are covered by the lower edge of the cover plate.
Relating to the drawing, which forms a part of this specification, Figure 1
is a longitudinal section of the new valve. Figure 2 is a cross section, and
Figure 3 a section on the line A-B of Figure 1.
The valve a is suspended by its short horizontal pivots b which project from
the prolongation piece c into the bearings & which are open at the top. The
cover e, which can be unscrewed, makes the interior of the valve casing easily
accessible and permits of repairs or of the insertion of a new packing without
rendering it necessary for the entire valve to be taken out of its pipe.
The lower edge f¹ of the cover projects sufficiently far over the bearings d
to prevent the pivots b from coming out of their bearings.
The valve rests against its seating without resting its weight thereon.
The valve only opens when there is pressure in the direction of the arrow.
Its action, however, is so easy that the valve is operated by very slight difference
of pressure.
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. In a flap valve, the combination of a flap such as a having horizontal
pivots such as 6 and a valve case having projecting bearings such as d, sub-
stantially as and for the purpose set forth."
2. In combination with the valve flap having horizontal pivots b, the
bearings d integral with the case valve, constructed and operating substan-
tially as described.
3. In combination with the valve characterized in Claims 1 and 2 the cover
plate e partly covering the bearings d, substantially as and for the purpose
described.
4. The improved flap valve, constructed and operating substantially as
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this Fifth day of September 1899.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.