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Improvements in Rocking Stops for French Windows, Louvre Blinds, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Rocking Stops for French Windows, Louvre Blinds,
and the like.
I, ANTONIO IZIDRO GONSALVES, of 43, Rua do Rozario, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
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:-
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This invention relates to rocking stops for holding open or closed, French
windows, louvre blinds and the like, these stops being so arranged that the window
for instance, in moving in the one direction depresses the one part of the stop,
which after the window has passed, is raised by a counter weight and prevents
the window from being moved back, unless the stop is depressed by hand.
I shall describe a stop according to my invention and some applications of it,
referring to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. I is a side view, Fig. 2 is a plan and Fig. 3 is an end view of the stop for
the lower edge of a French window in its normal condition, the dotted lines in
Fig. 1, shewing it depressed for passage of the window.
Fig. 4 is a front view of a French window or louvre blind with a stop for
the lower edge as in Fig. 1, and a modified stop for the upper edge.
Fig. 5 is a similar view shewing the stop fixed on the window or blind.
Fig. 6 shews the stop applied at the side of a window or blind.
As shewn in Figs. 1, 2 and 3, on an L frame a screwed to the fixed wood work
is pivotted at b a rocking stop c which at its one end has a heavy part & constituting
a counterweight, and at its other end has its upper side partly curved on a down-
ward slope e. It has also a circularly slotted hole f in which is engaged one of
the screws that fix the frame, this forming a stop to prevent the part e from
rising too high. When the lower edge of the window passes over the slope e it
depresses this making the rocking stop take the position indicated by the dotted
lines in Fig. 1, and when the window has passed, the counterweight d causes the
other end of the stop to rise, to its former position preventing the window from
being moved back until the part e is depressed.
As shewn in Fig. 4 the lower stop is the same as that above described but the
upper stop has no counterweight but a flange h which can be pulled down by a
hook on a spring rod i.
As shewn in Fig. 5, the upper stop is like that shewn in Figs. 1, 2 and 3, the
lower stop is like the upper stop in Fig. 4 but provided with a knob by which the
light end can be depressed raising the sloped end.
The side stop shewn in Fig. 6 has its heavy part a little deeper in order to
overbalance the other end when the stop is in a nearly vertical position.

page_text: 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 rocking stop for French windows, louvre blinds and the like, constructed and
operating substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 20th day of April 1899.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
New or Improved Coat or Garment.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Oct., 1899-Accesai, 2nd Dec., 1899
New or Improved Coat or Garment.
I, ARTHUR ZETZSCHE, of Hainichen, Saxony, in the Empire of Germany,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement..
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The subject of the present invention is a loose coat or garment containing
pockets, to be worn under the coat, proper, and suitable for the reception of
books, papers, and other pocket articles
The advantages attained under this invention are. The pockets in the coats
proper are not quickly worn out.
The good fit of the coat is preserved.
The whole contents of the pockets, when not wanted, may be removed together,
and when wanted put on in a like manner, without the possibility of any article
being forgotten.
The invention also affords a number of other minor conveniences, such as the
more convenient adjustment of the pockets without regard to the garment, larger-
sized pockets, more handy arrangement of the pocket articles, etcetera.
This garment, as may be seen from the drawing, consists of two side-parts,
which are joined together by means of a back piece provided with holes for the
neck and sleeves. The two side parts of the garment which remains open in
front are shorter than those of the coat, so that nothing may be seen of these
parts; and on both parts any number of pockets, of any desired shape, are
arranged, inside and outside, evenly distributed over both sides.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim 18:-
A loose garment, characterized by two side parts provided with pockets, and
which are connected by means of a back-piece, and provided with neck and sleeve
holes; for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 30th day of October 1899.
ARTHUR ZETZSCHE.
By Cheesbrough & Royston,
Agents for the Applicant 15, Water Street, Liverpool
Improved Means for Strengthening the Edges of Thick Woven Fabrics.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 4th Nov., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Strengthening the Edges of Thick Woven
Fabrics.
We, ERNST PUNGS and JOHANN PETER PUNGS, Proprietors of the Firm of
Gebr. Pungs, Manufacturers, of Rheydt, Germany, 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 means for strengthening the edges of thick
woven fabrics such as are used for transmission belts, girths, sails and a variety
of other articles. As is well known the edges or selvedges of such wares are par-
ticularly subjected to an excessive amount of wear and tear.
As is known, fabrics of this class are produced by weaving with several super-
posed layers or sets of warp threads running in the longitudinal direction of the
edging, belt or girth to be produced.
The invention consists in reducing the number of or the total width occupied by
certain warp sets, so as to produce one or more longitudinal grooves in the edge
of the fabric in which an edging of leather, indiarubber or other suitable material
may be easily fastened.
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:-
Figs. 1, 2 and 3 show cross sections of a driving belt constructed according to
the present invention and having the protecting edge applied in three different
ways.
According to Figure 1 the central set of warp threads is made narrower so
that the upper and lower ends of the finished fabric will project as at 6 leaving
a groove into which a corresponding tongue of the edging e may be placed. This
edging may then be attached permanently to the fabric a by any suitable means.
In Figure 2 the top and bottom sets or layers of the warp threads are reduced
in width and an edging e of U-shaped cross section is attached to the projecting
central layer of the fabric indicated at d.
In Figure 3 the upper half of the warp sets is reduced in width forming a
Hange-like projection to which an angle edging f is attached.
The method of attaching the edging as also the material of which the latter is
made is indifferent and may be chosen according to circumstances.
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 fabric consisting of a number of superposed sets of warp threads, the
reduction of the width of certain of the said warp layers in order to form a
longitudinal flange or flanges along the edge of the ware to enable a correspond-
ingly cross-sectioned edging to be conveniently attached thereto substantially
as described.
Dated this 20th day of September 1899.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicants.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicants.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 6th July, 1899-Accepted, 21st Oct.,
1899
I, ELIAS JESSURUN, of 4, York Mansions, Princes Street, London, 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 puzzle and it has for its object to
utilize the said puzzle as a means whereby attention may be directed to any goods
which it may be desired to advertise. The puzzle consists in the apparent ability
of an ordinary black lead pencil or the like to write under certain conditions,
in two or more colors at the will of the person using the same, the solution,
which is obvious upon careful perusal of the directions upon the pencil being
that it is possible to write the name of any color or colors. Thus for example
the pencil or the like may be handed to any person and ho may be told that he can
write red white or blue therewith, the impression usually created being that
the pencil will write in the colour itself, whereas as above stated the name of
the color may be written.
In carrying the invention into effect I take say an ordinary black lead
pencil and wrap around it either a label coloured longitudinally with two three
or more divisions, or I may color the wood of the pencil or the like itself. At
one end of the pencil I provide a cylinder of wood or any other material which
is bored so as to take the end of the pencil, and from which I lead a short length
of insulated copper or other wire the lower end of which is coiled round the
pencil near its point. Upon the outside of the cylinder I place a label containing
directions and some reference to the goods which it is desired to advertise thus
for example the label might bear upon it the following:-
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"Puzzle pencil 3 in one. Put the wire on the color you would like to write.
With a little practice you can write either red, white or blue and use Blank's
Sauce."
The body of the pencil or the like may also have imprinted upon it reference
to the goods.
And in order that the invention may be the better understood a drawing is
appended illustrating the device in which a is the pencil in the present instance
divided longitudinally into three divisions bcd colored respectively red, white and
blue.
At the end of the pencil is the cylinder e bored to receive the pencil as indicated
by dotted lines and into which may be introduced the chemical or other substance
aforesaid. Leading from the cylinder c is a wire f which is at its end coiled round
the pencil and which may be adjusted to occupy the positions shown by the dotted
lines o d¹.
It is obvious that I may instead of three divisions divide the pencil into 4 or
more as I may find advisable and also that I may substitute for the cylinder of
wood a cylinder of any other suitable substance.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the said invention is to be performed, I declare
that what I claim is:-
The improved puzzle substantially as herein described and illustrated by the
appended drawings.
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A New Means and Method of Inlaying Metal Corner Pieces in Window Frames and similar Constructions.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Aug., 1899-Accepted, 16th Sept., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Means and Method of Inlaying Metal Corner Pieces in
Window Frames and similar Constructions.
I, HEINRICH SIMON, of 17, Kreuzgasse, Pirmasens, in the German Empire,
Master Glazier, 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 new means and method of inlaying metal corner
pieces in window frames and similar constructions, and in use will be found to
be a great improvement upon the old method of cutting a recess, namely, by
the ordinary mallet and chisel. By my invention much time may be saved, while
a cleaner and truer cut is made, resulting in a better finish. Moreover, my
invention may be effectively used by an unskilled workman.
In order that my invention may be more clearly understood, I have attached
hereto a sheet of drawings on which
Figures 1 and 2 show side views of my invention,
Figure 3 shows a plan of same, and
Figure 4 shows, by way of example, a cut made by my stamp or die.
Referring to said drawings, a shows the cutter of the shape of the corner piece
required to be inlaid, b a cross piece connected to said cutter and surmounted
by a stem or holder c for the purpose of handling the cutter, and carrying at its
top a head d.
The action of my invention is as follows. The stamp or die is placed in position
where the recess is required and being held tightly by means of the holder c,
is struck a few times, say, with a moderately heavy oak mallet, and finished off,
say, with a lighter pine mallet, when the substance within the cut line is cleared
away, and the recess is formed.
For the purpose of sharpening the cutter a, the cross piece b may be made
detachable by any suitable well known device.
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 die for the inlaying of metal corner-pieces in wood frames or similar
constructions, consisting of a cutter provided with a holder, the line cut by the
said cutter corresponding with the outline of the corner-piece to be inserted,
substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
2. The method of inlaying metal corner-pieces in window frames and similar
constructions, substantially as described.
Anouat 1200
Improvements in Screening Apparatus.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in Screening Apparatus.
I, THOMAS CHRISTOPHER DONNELLY, of 31, Moray Place, in the City of Dunedin,
in the Colony of New Zealand, a Mine Manager, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement;-
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The object of this invention is to construct a combined revolving screen, more
especially adapted for gold dredging.
A screen having larger holes than is required for the finished screening is
placed within the usual screen, thus separating the clay and large stones which
not passing to the outer screen either allow it to screen more or permit of smaller
holes so that less stuff is passed to the tables and the gold is more easily saved, the
outer screen also having only comparatively fine stuff to sift may be lighter.
The screens may be secured together or may work independently and any
convenient number may be used, each screening finer than the one inside it, the
material being delivered into the inner one.
Referring to the accompanying drawing;
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Figure 1, is a side elevation of three screens fixed together. Fig. 2, is an end
view of same.
Fig. 3, is a modification showing two screens revolving independently and
driven by the rollers they run on.
Fig. 4 is an end view of this arrangement.
A, is the outer screen placed at the usual angle of inclination driven by a spur
wheel and running on roller wheels, see Figs. 1, and 2. A, is the inner screen
and A, any intermediate screen. B, are bolts and tubes as a convenient way
of securing the screens together when they are fixed. C, are roller wheels for
supporting these screens. When the screens A, and A¹, are not fixed together
they run on wheels as shown, C, C¹, supporting A, and C2, C3, supporting A¹,
and these can drive the screen by friction. The material is delivered, at D, and
that part too large to be screened passing to E, other portions too large for A³,
going to E, and pieces too large for A, going to E, these all go to the tailings
through the stone shoot, the wash going to the tables F, and then to the tailings
shoot G. Any suitable sizes or materials may be used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
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In revolving screens, especially for gold dredging, the combination of more
than one screen fixed together (such as A, A2, A',) or working separately, (such
as A, A',) the material being delivered into the inner screen which sifts out the
coarser part of the wash, relieving the outer or final screen to a large extent,
substantially as and for the purposes herein described and explained and as
llustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 5th day of April A.D. 1899.
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Filters.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in Filters.
I, JOSEPH FREEMAN, of 137, Great Tindal Street, Birmingham, in the County
of Warwickshire, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
My invention has reference to filters, for separating oil, or other superfluous
matter from water, for use in steam boilers, either on land, or for marine purposes,
My invention consists of a series of trays or pans, placed over each other, and
resting upon stops arranged on a suitable frame.
A lever or other suitable mechanism is attached to said frame, by means of
which the series of trays or pans, are raised a distance equal to the depth of one
tray or pan.
The trays or pans are fitted with suitable filtering medium, such as sponges,
cotton or Turkish towels, or the like.
For marine purposes, I may prefer to make the joints of the trays or pans, by
means of a rubber ring, or other suitable jointing material; to prevent any
leakage that may occur through the motion of the boat.
For the purpose of describing the operation of my invention, I will take a
series of six trays or pans, that is, one for every working day of the week:
The upper-most tray or pan, which I will designate number 1, will receive
the water to be filtered say on the Monday, at the end of which day it will be
removed for cleansing.
By operating the aforesaid mechanism attached to the frame, the next tray or
pan number 2, is brought into the space recently occupied by tray number 1,
leaving a space at the bottom of the frame equal to the depth of the tray or pan;
into this space the pan or tray number 1 having been cleansed, is placed, and so
on through the whole series; thus on the following Monday, number 1 tray or
pan will again be found at the top.
In the same manner any number of trays or pans may be employed.
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I, JOSEPH FREEMAN, of 137, Great Tindal Street, Birmingham, in the County
of Warwickshire, 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 apparatus for filtering and purifying water for feeding
An Improved Stop Watch for Use in Counting the Beats of the Human Pulse.
Year: 1899

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Stop Watch for Use in Counting the Beats of the
Human Pulse.
I, JOHANN FRIEDRICH VAN DELDEN, Merchant, of Leer, in Ostfriesland, 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 and accompanying drawing, that is to say:-
This invention relates to an improved watch or device for use in counting the
beats of the human pulse, by means of which great accuracy can be attained in
the counting of such pulse beats during a period of one minute or any fraction
thereof.
In the accompanying drawing which is in illustration of my invention,
Figure 1 is a front view of the watch, which is provided with a dial plate of
suitable diameter, graduated in seconds, and a single hand or pointer a.
The watch is of the keyless type of construction, and a broad spring is
arranged in the drum b (Figure 2) so that only a very few turns of the knob c
are required to wind up the watch. It is not necessary that the latter should
go for more than a few minutes.
The train of wheels is so arranged that the wheel d (which is set in the centre)
together with the hand or pointer a makes one revolution per minute when the
watch is in operation, and the resulting free space within the watch case is
utilized for the provision of the stop mechanism, as shewn in Figure 2. This
stop mechanism restrains the toothed wheel d until, when it is desired to use the
pulse counter, the stud e upon the outside of the watch case is depressed and the
toothed wheel released.
The counting of the pulse beats can therefore be commenced at the moment
the operator
able to detect the pulsations with certainty, and the number of
such pulse beats taking place in a minute or any part of a minute accurately
noted.
The improved device is effective in operation and by its use nurses, or atten-
dants on the sick, are enabled to possess a reliable watch for use in counting
the beats of the pulse at a very small outlay.
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 improved device for use in counting the beats of the human pulse,
consisting of a watch the single hand of which makes one revolution per minute
and the works of which can be released or stopped at any moment by means of
a suitable stop mechanism, substantially as described and illustrated.
Dated this 12th day of September 1899
EDWARDS AND Co.,
Chartered Patent Agents, Agents for the Applicant,
65 and 66, Chancery Lane, London.
Improvements in or connected with Helmets.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Oct., 1899-Accepted, 25th Nov.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Helmets.
I, WALTER BARNARD, of 97, Jermyn Street, St. James, in the County of
London, Hat and Cap 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 refers to the construction of an improved helmet, suitable
for use in hot climates, for polo playing, and for other uses, the object being
to produce a helmet which, while being of extremely light weight, and although
having a pith body, is so strengthened as to be blow resisting, and is rendered
capable of withstanding climatic changes, which qualities have been deficient
in the so-called pith helmets as heretofore constructed.
In order that my invention may be readily understood I will describe same
with reference to the accompanying drawings, whercon Fig. 1 is a vertical
section of a helmet constructed according to my said invention, Fig. 2 being
a side external view, and Fig. 3 a front view of a similar helmet.
According to my invention I construct the helmet as shewn at Fig. 1, with
a layer or thickness of pith A: upon the inner and outer surfaces of the pith
layer I apply woven fabric B and C, and affix same thereto by means of some
convenient and suitable mucilage or adhesive matter, such as india rubber solution.
Exterior of the pith layer A, and upon the fabric B. I fix a layer of cork D,
while the interior of the helmet may also be lined with a thin layer of cork E,
although other materials may be employed as an interior lining if so desired.
By this combination of materials, namely, a body of pith A, supported upon
its outer and inner surfaces by woven fabric B and C. and having an exterior
layer of cork D. to form the outer surface. I am enabled to produce a helmet,
which while being of light weight, is yet capable of withstanding climatic
changes and hard usage and blows.
The helmet may be made of any shape desired, that illustrated particularly at
Figs. 2 and 3 being very convenient for polo and the like uses, it having a
brim F which extends downwards, and the sides, Fig. 3. forms a protection
for the ears of the wearer.
The brim of the helmet may be strengthened by fabric G. Fig. 1. extending
to the exterior of same and the helmet may if required be covered or lined,
or both, with any desired fabric, as fancy or taste may dictate.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is: -
A helmet constructed of a body of pith, a fabric lining on the interior and
exterior surfaces of the pith, affixed thereto by suitable adhesive, such as india
rubber solution, and an exterior thickness of cork, affixed to the outer fabric
cover of the pith body, with or without an inner lining of cork, substantially
as and for the purposes described and with reference to the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 22nd dox of October 1899
Improved Sole and Heel Plates for Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 29th May, 1899
Complete Specification Left, 1st June, 1899-Accepted, 24th Mar., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Sole and Heel Plates for Boots and Shoes.
FREDERICK THOMAS MCGEEVER, 66, Ashgrove, Ilkley, Yorkshire, England,
Locomotive Fireman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The idea is to imitate heavy nailed boot or shoes instead of hammering the
nails into the soles & heels the whole will be combined in one or more parts
and screwed to the soles & heels so as to be able to be renewed at any time.
Thin plates to be made studded with nail heads, to be applied to the whole sole
& heel.
FREDERICK THOMAS MCGEEVER, 66, Ashgrove, Ilkley, Yorkshire, Locomotive
Fireman, 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 consists of a thin sheet skeleton or frame of any suitable metal, pre-
ferably aluminium, cast, wrought or stamped the same shape as the half sole of the
ordinary boot, or shoe and having cast or stamped thereon imitation hob-nail-
heads as shewn in Fig. 1, of the drawing herewith. This sheet or skeleton frame
is secured to the sole of the boot or shoe by ordinary screws. When the hob nail
heads are worn down level to the sheet or frame, the screws are withdrawn, the
sheet or skeleton frame is thrown away & a new one substituted. The heel of the
boot or shoe is dealt with in like manner, Fig. 2.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
This method of protecting the soles & heels of boots, & the like by means of
the imitation hob nail heads cast on the face of the sheet or skeleton frame as
shewn in the drawing herewith.
Improvements in Metallic Steam Packing.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Aug., 1899-Accepted, 4th Nov., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Metallic Steam Packing.
I, THEODORE WOLLSTEIN, of 1003, Lindell Boulevard, in the City of St. Louis,
in the State of Missouri, United States of America, 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 state-
ment:
This invention relates to metallic steam packing for use in the stuffing boxes
of piston rods and the like, and its object is to enable a tight fit to be maintained
without undue friction.
The essential element of the improved packing is a washer which is formed
in two parts adapted to fit together. Suitable springs are provided to force
the washers against the piston rod and against the gland end of the stuffing
box. The pressure exerted by the springs is only sufficient to ensure a tight fit.
Any convenient number of the divided washers may be used, and they may be
of brass or any other suitable metal. Two springs or sets of springs are em-
ployed, one exerting pressure in the direction of the piston rod and the other
at right angles to it.
In the accompanying drawings Figure 1 is a view of a stuffing box with the
gland removed and with the improved packing in place.
Figure 2 represents a longitudinal section through the stuffing box on
smaller scale.
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Figure 3 is a perspective view of two of the washers surrounded by supporting
rings.
Figures 4 to 7 inclusive show modifications of the packing washers.
As will be seen each of the washers is divided into two parts a, a, these two
parts being formed with projections and recesses or their equivalents so that
they may be fitted together upon the piston rod d, and form a ring or washer
with smooth faces. The halves of the washer may approach each other closer
than is necessary to fit upon the piston rod so that they may be kept up to their
work even when the rod has become worn. The necessary pressure is exerted
by the springs b which are placed between the divided washer and the enclosing
ring c.
Each supporting ring c is formed internally with two straight and opposite
faces or edges c¹ upon which can slide the corresponding straight edges formed
on the outsides of the halves of the washer. The outer diameter of the ring c
is smaller than the internal diameter of the stuffing box with which it is to be
used. so that in the case of a horizontal engine, the piston rod is not supported
by the packing but the packing is suspended from or upon the rod.
The joints of one washer do not coincide with the joints of an adjacent washer
as will be seen on reference to Figure 3, where they are shown at an angle of
ninety degrees apart. One outer ring e is provided or formed with a projection
while the next ring is formed with a corresponding recess so that when the
two rings are placed together they are maintained in their correct relative
positions.
Improvements in Inner Tubes for Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Aug., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 8th May, 1900-Accepted, 23rd June, 1900
Improvements in Inner Tubes for Pneumatic Tyres.
GEORGE FREDERICK ATTREE, of No. 8, Hanover Crescent, Brighton, Auctioneer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An inner tube made in two or more air tight sections or parts, each section
being fitted with an air valve, so that in the event of a puncture the damaged.
section may be removed & replaced by a sound one.
Dated this 9th day of August 1899.
Improvements in Inner Tubes for Pneumatic Tyres.
GEORGE FREDERICK ATTREE, No. 8, Hanover Crescent, Brighton, Auctioneer,
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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An inner tube made in two or more sections in such lengths as when placed end
to end the two or more sections shall form the exact length of the tyre required.
Both ends of each section to be capped or so stopped as to make each section
entirely independent and air tight with a separate air valve wherewith to fill
the same and when in use the end of one section will abut against the end of
the next section thus forming a complete inner tube so that in the event of any
portion of the tube becoming punctured the damaged section may be removed
and replaced by a sound section without necessitating the removal of the wheel
from the frame of any machine.
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) An inner tube made in two or more sections, so that any section damaged
can be removed and replaced without disturbing the rest of the tube.
(2) An inner tube so made that the whole can be removed without necessitating
the removal of a wheel from the frame of a machine.
Dated this Eight day of May 1900.
GEORGE FREDERICK ATTREE.
A New and Improved Combined Oil and Drying Sheet for Use in Copying Letters.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Dec., 1899 -Accepted, 21st Apr., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New and Improved Combined Oil and Drying Sheet for Use in
Copying Letters.
I, HENRY WATKINS, trading as Walter Henry & Co., 17, Carter Lane, St. Pauls,
E.C., Stationers' Sundriesman and Manufacturer of Oiled Papers, 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;--
My invention consists in combining an ordinary oiled sheet used in copying
letters with an absorbent sheet.
My process is to take an oiled sheet and cement or paste thereto an absorbent
sheet (blotting paper) to render unnecessary the use of a seperate sheet of blotting
paper as usual in copying letters.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
A new or improved combined oil and drying sheet for use in copying letters
substantially as described.
Dated this 14th day of March 1900.
Improved Firelighter.
Year: 1899

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Firelighter.
I, RICHARD BIAL, of 22, Krausenstrasse, Berlin, Germany, Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of my 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 an improved fire lighter or igniter and con-
sists substantially in the improvement of the shape of the same. The igniter
itself may be made of the materials usually employed for the purpose such, for
instance, as pieces of turf impregnated with easily combustible fluids, or mixed
with inflammable substances in any of the well known ways.
In order to render the present specification more 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 plan, Fig. 2 a section on line A-B and Fig. 3 a section on line C-D
of Figure 1, of a fire lighter made in accordance with the present invention.
Fig. 4 is a plan Fig. 5 a section on line E-F and Fig. 6 a section on line G-H
of Figure 4, of a modified form of fire lighter.
The fire lighter consists of a block of the usual material, having perforations a
and a second series of perforations 6 arranged advantageously crosswise or at right
angles to the holes a. The object of the holes a and b is to provide for a proper
circulation of air through the igniter, so that it will more readily catch fire and
will burn with greater intensity, setting light to the fire in a comparatively
short time.
In Figs. 4 to 6 the holes are somewhat differently arranged, those being
arranged or bored through the material existing between the holes of the other
series a.
The series of holes need not necessarily be at right angles to each
other, but they are advantageously arranged cross-wise.
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 fire lighter having a series of perforations therethrough, running in various
directions, so as to cross each other substantially as described.
Dated this 92nd day of April 1800
J. B. FLEURET,
5, Hatton Garden, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Application.
Improvements in Ink Holders or Bottles.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ink Holders or Bottles.
I, GEORGE SIMPSON, Architect and Surveyor, Buckingham Gate Mansions,
42 and 44, James Street, Buckingham Gate, S.W., in the County of Middlesex, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has for its object improvements in ink holders or bottles for
the purpose of preventing evaporation and making provision that no more ink is
taken up by the pen than it can practically distribute without blotting the paper
or soiling the hands.
For this purpose I adapt an india rubber disc or a disc of any other flexible
material over the mouth of the holder or bottle with a hole in the center to receive
and clip a funnel of glass or any other suitable material
Improvements in Ink Holders or Bottles.
I, GEORGE SIMPSON, Architect and Surveyor, Buckingham Gate Mansions,
42 and 44 James Street, Buckingham Gate, S.W., 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 follow-
ing statement: —
This invention has for its object improvements in ink holders or bottles for
the purpose of preventing evaporation and making provision that no more ink is
taken up by the pen than it can practically distribute without blotting the paper
or soiling the hands. For this purpose I adapt an india rubber disc or a disc
of any other flexible material over the mouth of the holder or bottle with a
hole in the center to receive and clip a funnel of glass or any other suitable
material.
No 1 is a section of an ink holder or bottle.
No. 2 is a disc of rubber or other flexible material.
3 is a ring which fits over the neck of the holder or bottle No. 1, and clips
tightly the disc of rubber or other flexible material No 2
No. 4 is a glass funnel which fits tight in the disc of rubber or other flexible
material No 2.
So that the pressure of the pen into the funnel 4 forces the disc of rubber or
other flexible material down, causing the ink to rise in the funnel 4 that

page_text: no more ink can be taken up by the pen than it can distribute without blotting
the paper or soiling the hands.
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 ink holder or bottle for the purpose of preventing evaporation and making
provision that no more ink is taken up by the pen than it can practically distribute
without blotting the paper or soiling the hands as herein described.
Dated this Eighth day of December 1899.
ป
GEO, SIMPSON,
Applicant.
Year: 1899

page_text: Figs. 2, 3 and 4 illustrate an apparatus constructed on this principle.
The right angle A B C of Fig. 1 is here formed by the members a and c which
are formed in one together with the trunnion b. As may be seen in the plan view
Fig. 4 there are two pairs of members a c arranged, one on either side, and their
trunnions brest at the zero points of two scales mounted on the curved guides d
which are formed at the lower end into a box-shaped casing. It must be pointed
out that the whole instrument is shown diagrammatically i.c., without indicating the
construction of details. Thus for instance it is not shown how the lower portion
can be rotatably arranged on a standard, as it is effected in the same manner as in
other similar instruments.
The telescope e is carried in a frame or carriage e' having projections e² by which
one end is supported whilst the other end rests upon projections a¹ formed on the
inside of the members .
i
When in the normal position shown in Fig. 8 the projections e rest upon the
members a and against the base of the guides d, but when in use the projections e²
slide upon the guides & which may be graduated and the projections e² made to serve
as pointers. When the frame e¹ is moved upwards along the guides d, the side c
and thus also a are turned at the same time (Figure 2) the telescope being thus
moved and always remaining parallel as described with reference to Fig. 1. The
fixing of the side a with the telescope in the primary position A B of Fig. 1 may
be effected by a set screw f which is mounted in a support of the scale-bar.
It will be understood that although to take the first reading the telescope must
be always brought into a constant normal position i.e., the members a must be
brought to rest against the stop f and the projections & must be brought to rest
against the base of the guides d as shown in Fig. 8, yet the whole apparatus shown
in the drawings is so mounted by any well-known means as to permit of its being
turned through vertical or horizontal planes for the purpose of sighting.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. In a telemeter the combination with a base carrying a guide such as d having
a predetermined curvature of two pivotted arms such as a c.set at an angle relatively
to one another and carrying a telescope free to slide upon the arms and the curved
guide for the purpose described. .
2. The combination with the apparatus as claimed in the first claiming clause of
a stop, such for example as the screw f, whereby the telescope may be readily
brought to rest in a constant normal position and of means which allow the tele-
scope to be adjusted for sighting purposes.
3. In a telemeter the combination and arrangement of parts substantially as
described and illustrated in Figures 2, 3 and 4 of the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 2nd day of January 1899.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 20th May, 1899
FRANCIS JOSEPH KINNERSLEY, 148, Brynland Avenue, Bishopston, Bristol, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
A permanently attached fastening near the mouth of a sack, such as, a leather
strap and buckle rivetted to, sewn or woven in the sack, close to the buckle.
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:-
Improvements in Drums for Washing, Soaking, and Aerating Grain.
Year: 1899

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Drums for Washing, Soaking, and Aerating
Grain.
I, CONRAD SCHWAGER, of Spandauerstrasse 5, Charlottenburg, in the Empire of
Germany, Master Maltster, 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:-
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The purpose of the construction of the drum represented in the annexed drawing
in longitudinal section is to introduce continually to the grain whilst soaking
fresh air and fresh water in the required quantities and to clean the grain at the
same time by rubbing the grain together by the rotating effect of the drum. All
the grains are brought into touch with water and air so that whilst soaking the
grain already begins to germinate.
The construction of the drum is as follows:-
The outer drum mantle 1 consists of perforated sheets whilst the end walls 2 con-
sist of plain sheets. The drum itself is connected movably in the known manner
with stationary air suction tubes 3. Inside the drum is a longitudinal tube 4
provided in the middle with a non perforated transverse diaphragm 5. The tube 4
consists also of perforated sheets the sectional area of the opening of the holes in
tube 4 increase towards the middle of the length of the tube so that the air is
not only sucked up near the suction tube 3 perhaps at B, out of the inner part of
the drum but also from the middle of the drum. Holes of the same section may
be used provided the distance between them decreases toward the middle of the
tube.
Through the heads 3 stationary tubes 6 are passed to water distributing pipes 7
lying inside of and along the tube 4 for equal irrigation of the grain.
As air is drawn from the drum at A, fresh air will enter through mantle 1 and
on account of the diminishing hole sections of tube 4, pass equally through the
grain. By means of the water distributing pipes 7 the grain is wetted and the
flow can be regulated as desired. The equal airing of the drum is effected by the
air passage sections diminishing towards the ends of tube 4 and moreover and
chiefly because the suction of air is effected from both sides at the same time.
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:-
An improved drum for washing, soaking and aerating grain comprising in com-
bination a perforated mantle, a central perforated tube 4 within said mantle
having the sectional area of perforation increasing from the ends towards the middle

page_text: of its length, a separating diaphragm in tube 4 midway of its length and means
for sucking air simultaneously from both ends of the drum for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 13th day of March 18991
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London.
Improvements in or relating to Braces or Suspenders.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 20th Jan., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Braces or Suspenders.
I, ALONZO DONALD MURRAY, of 367, Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts,
in the United States, 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 :-
My invention is designed to provide an attachment for braces or suspenders
which will hold the shirt front or bosom in place in a smooth unwrinkled position
and to this end I provide an attachment adapted to be adjustably secured to the
rear of the suspender and to extend laterally therefrom around the body of the
wearer with devices at its ends for engaging the shirt bosom.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which the figure
shows a pair of suspenders with the attachment secured thereto.
The suspenders herein shown are representative of any well known or improved
form, having rear tabs 1 and front tabs 2. The shoulder straps 3 are connected
to the rear tabs by a straight portion 4 to which the attachment is secured.
This attachment consists of the tapes 5 extending laterally on each side of the
portion 4 and secured thereto adjustably by a clasp 6. Each tape 5 may be
shortened and lengthened by means of a clasp 7 and at its end it carries a loop
which engages the central portion of an elastic cord, the latter having an ordinary
fastening clip 9 secured to each end thereof.
The adjustment of the clasp 6 along the portion 4 provides for the comfortable
fitting of the device in accordance with the requirements of the wearer.
The clips 9 are attached to the opposite edges of the shirt bosom and through
these and the tapes 5 attached to the rear portion of the suspenders the bosom
is held in place. The combination of the tapes with the suspenders forms a
complete device, and the suspenders serve to support the tapes at the back and
hold them in the position to which they have been adjusted thus preventing dis-
placement and rendering the device comfortable to wear.
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:-
1-A pair of braces or suspenders having attached to the back part thereof
laterally extending tapes which have devices at their ends to engage the shirt
bosom, substantially as described.
2-A pair of braces or suspenders having attached thereto tapes which have
devices for engaging the shirt bosom, said tapes being adjustable vertically of a
straight portion 4 at the back of the suspenders, substantially as described.
Dated this 12th day of October 1899.
BOULT, WADE & KILBURN,
Agents for the Applicant.