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An Improved Method of and Means for Marking Cattle and other Animals.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 15th July, 1899-Accepted, 19th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of and Means for Marking Cattle and other
Animals.
I, CHARLES PEARS HAYWARD, of Mint Street Chemical Works, in the City and
County of Lincoln, Manufacturing Chemist, 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 enable farmers and others to identify pigs
cattle sheep horses and other animals without disfigurement or injury to the coat
or skin.
I will now proceed to describe my invention and to enable the same to be
fully understood I will refer to the accompanying sheet of drawings in which
Figure 1 represents front view of a marking device adapted to be secured to the
ear of an animal.
Figure 2 is side view of same.
Figure 3 is back view of same.
Figure 4 shows a tab band, being another form of my marking device, closed.
Figure 5 shows same device open.
Figure 6 is side view of same open.
As will be seen from the drawing the device consists of a tab band of alu-
minium or other suitable material a attached to or formed in one with which
may be a disc b. The tab-band a is bent into the shape shown at Figures 2, 4, 5
and 6 leaving the end a¹ thereof longer than the end a¹¹.
An aperture having been made in the ear of an animal the end a¹ of the tab
band a is opened out as shown at Figure 6, passed through the said aperture
and then pressed back into the position shown at Figure 4, thus securing the
device to the ear of the animal.
The tab bands or discs or both may be impressed or engraved with the name of
the owner, initials, a number, brand or device, or a combination of all or any
of these to enable an animal so marked to be identified as to number, age, or
ownership.
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 improved method of marking cattle and other animals by means of an
aluminium tab band or the like attached to the ear in the manner specified.
2. The improved markers for the ears of animals substantially as hereinbefore
specified and shown by the drawings hereunto annexed.
Dated this 11th dow of I... 1900
B. J. WILDBORE,
38, Great Tower Street, London, Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Means for Securing Wires in Fencing Standards and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Apr., 1899-Accepted, 27th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Means for Securing Wires in Fencing Standards and
the like.
I, EDWARD SMETHURST, of 183, Hereford Street, Christchurch, in the Provincial
District of Canterbury, in the Colony of New Zealand, Commission 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:-
This invention relates to securing fencing wires to iron standards and fencing
"droppers" and is more particularly for employment in connection with fences
which require to be erected and taken down with rapidity.
In my invention a hole or slot to receive the wire is punched near the edge of
the standard or dropper and a channel cut through the edge, provides a passage for
the wire into it.
An independent metal loop threaded through the hole closes the channel against
the exit of the wire.
In the drawings,
Figure 1 is an end perspective elevation of portion of a fencing standard, and
Figure 2 a front elevation of a loop.
The standard (a) is punched with a hole (b) which receives the fencing wire (d)
passed into it through a channel (c).
loop made of wire of diameter which will not permit it to pass laterally
through channel (c) is threaded through the hole (b) and turned into a position
where it closes the channel against the exit of the wire.
It is advisable in practice to make the loop in resemblance to a staple as shown
in Figure 2 with the opening of a width to fit closely upon the standard as there
is then less probability of its being worked out of the hole by an animal rubbing
against it, but the shape of the loop is not an essential feature. Also the hole (b)
may be cut as shown in Figure 1 whereby the wire rests on the curved portion
of the loop above the channel or the positions may be reversed as if the standard
was turned the other way uppermost.
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 standard having a hole to receive a fencing wire a channel cut from said
hole through the edge of the standard to admit the wire and a loop threaded
through the hole closing said channel against the exit of said wire, substantially
as and for the purposes herein described and illustrated in the drawings.
Dated the 20th day of March 1800
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Composition for Destroying Insects.
Year: 1899

page_text: Dat: of Application, 5th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 17th Feb., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Composition for Destroying Insects.
I, WALTER MCLEOD SCOTT, of Stouffville, in the County of York, Province of
Ontario, Canada, Chemist, 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 composition consists of the following ingredients, combined in substantially
the proportions stated, viz. :-
Boric acid
Magnesium sulphate
Acid carbolic, crude,-
Acid carbolic, pure,
Oil of tar
Caustic potash-
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Dark liquid tobacco -
Distilled liquid tobacco
These ingredients to be thoroughly mingled by agitation.
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2 lbs.
20 lbs.
1 gal.
10 lbs.
1 pt.
5 lbs.
20 gals.
4 gals.
In the use of the above named composition, the substance is sprinkled or sprayed
where needed, for the purpose of destroying insects.
Instead of preparing the ingredients of the above named composition in the form
of a liquid, it is obvious that by the omission of the crude carbolic acid and the
substitution of tobacco in solid form instead of the liquid form, the composition may
be prepared in the form of powder.
The terins dark liquid tobacco and distilled liquid tobacco are terms used and well
known in my factory.
Dark liquid tobacco is a fluid extract of tobacco prepared after the most approved
method of the B. P. Fl. Exts., and distilled liquid tobacco is the liquid found by
condensing the steam from the evaporator in boiling down the percolate to the right
consistance, and represents nearly all the nicotine as well as some volatile salts.
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 herein described composition of matter, consisting of boric acid, mag.
sulph., acid carbolic (crude), acid carbolic (pure), oil of tar, caustic potash, dark
liquid tobacco, and distilled liquid tobacco, substantially as described.
2. The herein described composition of matter for destroying insects, etc., consist-

page_text: ing of boric acid two pounds, mag. sulph., twenty pounds, acid carbolic (crude) one
gallon, acid carbolic (pure) ten pounds, oil of tar one pint, caustic potash five pounds,
dark liquid tobacco twenty gallons, and distilled liquid tobacco four gallons,
substantially as described.
Toted this 4th day of December 1800
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Corsets.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 11th.Oct., 1899-Accepted, 2nd Dec., 1899
Improvements in Corsets.
I, AMY PRATT, of 161, Norwich Road, Ipswich, in the County of Suffolk,
Married Lady, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement: -
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This invention relates to improvements in corsets, and has for its object to so
fashion such corsets, as to greatly improve the symetrical proportions of the
wearers thereof, by giving to the busts and hips a natural fullness.
In order that this my said invention may be the more readily understood and
carried into practical effect, reference is hereby made to the accompanying
sheet of illustrative drawings, wherein:-
Fig. 1, is a perspective view of a corset made in accordance with my invention,
and
Fig. 2, an elevational view from the inside, of one half of the improved
corset.
In carrying my invention into practical effect, I extend the steel or whale-
hone stiffeners or ribs beyond the top of the corset proper at the front thereof,
and give such extended portions convexity to form two hollow pockets b, which
may be filled or padded with any suitable material, or the said ribs or stiffeners
may be of such a thickness, as to maintain the desired convex form without
the aid of padding.
Similar pockets are provided at the hip portions of the corset.
The upper convexities are immediately over the breasts of the wearer when
the corset is being worn, the effect being to give the wearer the appearance of
possessing a full and natural bust, while the lower convexities which are
over the hips of the wearer of the corset, give a graceful and rounded appearance
to the hips.
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 improvements in corsets, consisting in extending the ribs or stiffeners
upward beyond the upper edge of the corset proper, and giving such extended
portions a convex curve, to form two hollow pockets in order to give an
appearance of fullness to the bust of the wearer, similar pockets being provided
at the hip portions of the corset, in order to impart the desired fullness and
roundness to the hips of the wearer, substantially as hereinbefore described and
as illustrated by the drawings.
1000
HUGHES & YOUNG,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for Applicant.
Year: 1899

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Precipitated carbonate of lime
Finely powdered glass, passed through not less than 180
mesh sieve
Infusorial earth
Silicate of potash
12 parts
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4
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These materials are ground well together into a stiff paste and then covered with

page_text: For colours and tints I add as required earth colours, such as ochre, sienna, umber 5
or iron oxide

page_text: For colours and tints I add as required earth colours, such as ochre, sienna, umber
or iron oxide.
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 base for a washable and fire resisting composition or paint for canvas, plaster,
wood and similar materials consisting of precipitated carbonate of lime, infusorial
earth, silicate of potash and water in the proportions stated and made substantially
as described.
2. A washable and fire resisting composition or paint for canvas, plaster, wood and
similar materials consisting of a base as firstly claimed and colouring material with
or without disinfecting material substantially as described.
3. A base for a washable and fire resisting composition or paint for iron work
consisting of precipitated carbonate of lime, very finely powdered glass, infusorial
earth and silicate of potash in the proportions stated and made substantially as
described.
4. A washable and fire resisting composition or paint for iron work consisting of a
base as thirdly claimed, sulphide of lead or oxide of zinc, silicate of potash, water and
dextrine to which may be added earth colours, substantially as described.
Dated this Wifth day of Webruary 1900
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agents.
A Pipe Constructed to Facilitate the Removal of Nicotine from the Stem and Bowl.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd May, 1899.
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Feb., 1900-Accepted, 7th Apr., 1900
TRUVIDIONAL DIECIFICATION.
A Pipe Constructed to Facilitate the Removal of Nicotine from the
Stem and Bowl.
WILLIAM POOL DORTON, of 232, Northumberland Park, Tottenham, in the
County of Middlesex, Bookkeeper, CHARLES ALFRED BARNARD, of 69, Eastcheap,
in the City of London, Law Stationer, and ARTHUR SCHUYLER CARDEW, of 51,
Lime Street, in the City of London, Solicitor, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This pipe is made in two halves being divided from the top of the bowl to
the end of the stem. A ridge is formed round the cut edge of the one half and
an incision is made round the cut edge of the other half so that when the two
halves are placed together they fit closely the ridge in the one half fitting into
the incision of the other half. To hold these two halves together rings are put
round the stem and bowl. To clean the pipe these rings are removed and the two
halves pulled apart.
RADIA
A Pipe Constructed to Facilitate the Removal of Nicotine from the
Stem and Bowl.
WILLIAM POOL DORTON, Bookkeeper, of 232, Northumberland Park, Tottenham,
in the County of Middlesex, CHARLES ALFRED BARNARD, Law Stationer, of 69,
Eastcheap, in the City of London, and ARTHUR SCHUYLER CARDEW, Solicitor, of
51 Lime Street, in the City of London, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement: ---
This pipe is made in two halves being divided from the top of the bowl to the
end of the stem. A ridge (either of metal or wood) is formed round the cut
edge of the one half and an incision is made round the cut edge of
the other half so that when the two halves are placed together they fit
closely, the ridge in the one half fitting into the incision of the other half. To
hold these two halves together rings are put round the stem and bowl. To clean
the pipe these rings are removed and the two halves. pulled apart.
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:-
That when this pipe becomes clogged with nicotine or other matter it can be

page_text: very easily cleaned by removing the rings and pulling the two halves apart as
above stated.
Dated this Twenty-third day of February 1900.
W. P. DORTON,
C. A. BARNARD,
ARTHUR S. CARDEW.
Improvements in the Manufacture of a Felt-like Material from Fibrous Cellulose.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in the Manufacture of a Felt-like Material from
Fibrous Cellulose.
I, EDUARD KRUSCHE, of Pabianice, Russian Poland, 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 process for producing by chemical means a material
from cellulose, which is used in some suitable form such as cotton or jute fibre,
wadding or the like, which material or fabric may be used as a lining or padding
material in the clothing industry or in some other suitable way.
a
The process consists essentially in spreading a thin layer of cellulose on
copper plate and pouring over it a solution of ammoniated oxide of copper.
By this means the cellulose is partially dissolved, and we may assume that the
fibrous layer is now saturated with a solution of cellulose. In this condition a potash
or soda lye is poured over the wadding, whereby the dissolved cellulose is precipitated
as a gelatinous mass which sticks any still protruding fibres down into an even
material when pressure is applied.
The material thus obtained is washed in a
sulphuric acid solution and then yields according to the colour of the fibre employed,
if cotton, a white, if jute a yellow material or some other colour according as the
cellulose was coloured or not.
The layer of cellulose spread on a copper plate has a thirty fold quantity (by
weight) of ammoniated oxide of copper composed of 16 grammes CuO, (oxide of
copper) 33.0 grammes NH3 (ammonia) (23%) 654 H2O (water). A thirty fold
quantity of a 15% potash or soda lye is then poured over the partially dissolved
layer of fibre, which lye saturates the dissolved cellulose. The layer of fibre is
pressed with a copper roller so that the fibres are stuck together by the precipitated
In order to bleach and
gelatinous cellulose, and the surplus lye is pressed out.
neutralise the material obtained it is washed in a 5% sulphuric acid solution, and
after the material has been again washed and dried it is ready for use.
If a sulphuric acid solution of suitable quantity and concentration preferably
12% be employed as a precipitating substance instead of soda lye, a softer less
resistant product is obtained.
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 process for the manufacture of a material from cellulose consisting in
partially dissolving the fibrous cellulose by means of ammoniated oxide of copper
and then precipitating the dissolved cellulose by means of a precipitating substance

page_text: so that the remaining fibres are stuck together by the precipitated cellulose into a
felt like material substantially as herein before set forth.
Dated this 17th day of April 1899.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Artificial Tooth Crowns.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Aug., 1899-Accepted, 23rd Sept.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Artificial Tooth Crowns.
I, JAMES NEIL, Junior, of 1714, Madison Avenue, in the City, County, and State
of New York, United States of America, 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 improvement in fastening artificial tooth crowns
to natural roots, which dispenses with the necessity for relying entirely on the
adhesion of cement, tends to economy in the manufacture of the fastening
device, and obviates the difficulties of adjusting the crown to the root.
It consists of a grooved locking pin with lugs at the crown end, which is
convex, and a crown with a corresponding cavity in the interior slotted to permit
the lugs to pass in, and rounded at the bottom to permit the lugs to turn and
lock the pin to the crown. The grooves enable solidifying cement to be used
to keep the pin permanently in the locked position.
My invention is more particularly described in reference to the accompanying
drawings, as follows:
Figure 1 shows the elevation of the lock-pin. A, A, are the lugs at the
crown end. B, the convex end between the lugs. C, C, are the grooves on the
part of the pin designed to set in the crown, and C, C¹ the grooves at the end
designed to set into the root. By the use of cement solidifying in the grooves
C, C, and C, C1, the pin is kept secure in the locked position.
Figure 2 is a cross section of cavity in the porcelain crown; D, D, are slots
along which the lugs A, A, slip, and E the rounded bottom of the cavity in
which the lugs turn so as to lock.
Figure 3 shows the end view of the cavity in the crown with slots D, D.
Figure 4 shows the pin locked in position in the crown.
Figure 5 is a plan view of pin, showing grooves C, C, and C¹, C¹, and lugs A A.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. In a tooth crown, the combination with a pin having lugs at the end, of a
tooth crown having a cavity to receive said pin and permit it to be locked to the
crown by turning.
2. A grooved pin, with lugs at the end, which is round between the lugs.
combined with a cavity in the artificial tooth crown slotted on the sides and
rounded at the bottom, along which the lugs slip and lock by turning, thereby
enabling the artificial tooth to be ground to fit the natural root without grinding
the pin, and the crown to be fastened to the root without the aid of a pin baked
in the crown.
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1000
Improvements in or relating to Invalids' Couches, Beds, Chairs, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 18th Mar., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Invalids' Couches, Beds, Chairs,
and the like.
I, AMÉLIE SMITH, of Mains of Foulis, Dundee, Forfarshire, Married Lady, 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:-
1
This invention relates to improvements in invalids' couches, beds, chairs, bed
tables, and the like, and has for its object to provide means whereby couches,
beds, chairs and other like furniture for the use of rheumatic-invalids, conva-
lescents and others, are provided with removable containers for hot water, these
containers being so distributed as to come into contact with those portions of the
occupants of such furniture, that it is desirable to treat by means' of the hot
water process.
In order that this my said invention may be the more readily understood and
carried into practical effect, reference is hereby made to the accompanying sheet
of illustrative drawings, wherein is shewn a chair made in accordance with this
invention.
In carrying the invention into practice, I form the chair a for instance, with
a number of pockets b, such pockets preferably being formed in the upholstered
cover.
The water containers consist of block tin or other vessels c of such a shape as
to conform to the curves or other form of the chair.
These said water containers c are provided with filling-inlets c¹ closed by a
screw-cap or their equivalent, and in operation, such containers are filled with
hot water and inserted into the pockets b, which latter may be made to close
and fasten with the aid of hooks and eyes, buttons, springs, or other suitable
means.
The said pockets are distributed over the chair in such a manner as to pro-
vide for the hot water containers situated therein, coming in close contact with
those portions of the occupant which it is desired should be benefited by the
heat diffused by such containers.
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:-
The improvements in invalids' couches, beds, chairs and the like, consisting
in providing pockets in the covers of such furniture, for the purpose of receiving
vessels for containing hot water, the said pockets being distributed over those

page_text: parts of the furniture with which it is desirable the occupants' bodies come in
close contact; said hot water containing vessels being provided with filling-inlets,
substantially as and for the purpose described, and as illustrated by the drawings.
Dated this 27th day of January 1899.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
55 and 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
Improved Adjustable Device for Suspending and Fixing Lamps and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 10th Feb., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Adjustable Device for Suspending and Fixing Lamps
and the like.
1, ERNST LINCKE, of No. 21, Camphausen Strasse, Berlin, Germany, Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
My invention relates to an improved adjustable device for suspending and
fixing lamps, and the like.
The usual counterweights running on chains for holding up the lamp form a
great drawback, not unaccompanied with danger, in hanging lamps.
The present invention is for the purpose of obviating this defect.
In the accompanying drawing-
Figure 1 shews a vertical section of the whole arrangement, while-
Figures 2 and 3 illustrate parts thereof.
Figure 4 is a cross section of the sliding tube with springs secured by screws
or rivets.
As will be seen from Figure 4, the outer or main tube a is slightly flattened
between its threaded ends, and notched ou its upper end. Inside this tube a is
a second tube b, the top part 6' of which is likewise flattened, and which bears
two springs with projections e¹. In the highest position of the sliding tube b
supporting the lamp, the springs c snap with their projections c¹ over the edge
of the outer tube a and after turning a little, engage firmly over the straight
surface a¹. The sliding tube b can turn in this case as the top part of the outer
tube is round. By turning the sliding tube b in the opposite direction, the pro-
jections slip up the ascending surfaces of the outer tube a and as the tube here
is sloped off towards the inside, the sliding tube 6 with the lamp can be pulled
down.
In order to be able to fix the lamp in any desired position the outer tube a
is flattened in the middle and the top of the sliding tube b is likewise of an oval
form so that by turning the latter a little further it is firmly fixed in the outer
tube as shewn by the dotted lines in Figure 4. A slight turn in the opposite
direction releases the sliding tube b, so that it can easily be moved up and down
in the outer tube. The projection 62 on the sliding tube b prevents the latter
being entirely drawn out, as when it is in its lowest position it rests on the pro-
jecting piece 63 of the lower socket d.
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:
Improved adjustable device for suspending lamps and the like comprising an
oval outer tube an oval inner tube, spring clips attached to the upper end of the

page_text: inner tube and adapted to engage over the inclined upper edge of the outer tube
and means for preventing the separation of the two tubes, the whole constructed
and operating substantially as described and shewn in the accompanying drawing.
Dated the 13th day of December 1899.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
for plaiting and goffering. for producing graduating plaits or goffers
Year: 1899

page_text: HENRY BENSON, 116, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C., Plaiting and Frilling
Manufacturer, I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Metal conical rollers fitted with radiating blades for plaiting and goffering.
lace, silk, muslin, and other materials made or cut in circular form for producing
graduating plaits or goffers.
The rollers are fitted in stand and are adjustable to the requisite angle neces-
sary for the various materials.
By this machine materials of any width may be plaited or goffered with a
gradual increase in the depth of the plait or goffer from one side of the material
to the other so that if a lady's mantle is required the plaits at the neck will be
small increasing in size to the waist.
Fahrmor 2nd 1899
HENRY BENSON, 116, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C., Warehouseman, 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
Metal hollow conical rollers fluted or fitted with radiating blades, for plaiting or
goffering lace, silk, muslin, and other materials made or cut in circular form, for pro-
ducing graduated plaits or goffers. The rollers are fitted in stand and are adjustable
to the requisite angle for the various materials. By this machine materials can be
plaited from 1 inch to any width required with a gradual increase in the depth of
the plait from one side of the material to the other; so that if.a ladies' mantle is
required the plaits at the neck will be very small increasing in size to the waist.
In the drawings Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement of the machine, and
Fig. 2 a crop section of one of the rollers.
A A are the side frames connected together by tie rods and having the adjust-
able bearings D D in which run the rollers B B connected by suitable gearing and
having the tapering blades or teeth C C.
:-
The mode of working is as follows:-
The cloth, muslin, lace or other material, which is already in circular form, is

page_text: placed as near as possible to the point where the teeth or blades cross one another.
The rollers are now turned by hand, steam, or any other motive power, and the
material is drawn in and receives the impression of the teeth or blades giving it
the gradually tapering, and widening plaits or goffers.
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:-.
For conical rollers fitted with graduating blades for producing graduated plaits
or goffers
Improvements in and connected with Step Ladders.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Feb., 1899
Complete Specification Loft 18th Oct 1200 Annantail 30th Dan
4800
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Step Ladders.
I, WILLIAM WRIGLEY, of 106, Bolton Street, Glodwick, Oldham, in the County
of Lancaster, Brass-moulder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
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This invention relates to improvements in and connected with step ladders,
the object being to provide means for steadying such ladders laterally and thus
render same more secure.
To this end I form for each step ladder two feet or shoes adapted to be fitted
or secured to the ladder sides that they project outwardly and form a laterally
extended base for the same.
According to one form of my invention I make the said feet rectangular in
section one member being formed with screw or nail holes to facilitate securing
to the ladder and the other with ribs or the like to rest upon and grip the floor
or ground upon which the ladder is placed.
According to another form of. my invention I may form the shoe in socket
fashion so as to allow of being driven or otherwise secured to the bottom ends
of the ladder and project outwardly from each side.
The said feet or shoes I may form in right and left or otherwise as mays be
found most convenient.
Dated this 2nd day of February 1899
F. BOSSHARDT & Co.,
Agents te Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Step Ladders.
WILLIAM WRIGLEY, 19, Savoy Street, Oldham, in the County of Lancashire,
England, Brassmoulder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement;—
This invention consists in providing means for steading step ladders by
applying feet to the lower ends of the step ladders. These feet or shoes consist
of a pair of cast iron brackets with strips underneath to prevent slipping they
are fixed in position with screws (for general idea of position see Fig. 1) A, A, A,
shows full size plan, elevation and section respectivly.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
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A New or Improved Letter-balance.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 31st May, 1899-Accepted, 1st July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Letter-balance.
I, CARL LUDWIG KRAUSSE, of 12, Wettinstrasse, Kamenz, 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:-
:-
In the accompanying drawing Figure 1 is a side elevation and Figure 2 an
end elevation of the letter-balance forming the subject of this invention.
1 is the foot, 2 the bearing bracket for the beam or lever 3 of the letter-balance,
4 the bearing rod of the letter scale 5, 8 an arm pin-jointed to the rod 4, 7 is the
movable weight, 9 are small covering caps or plates for the bearings of the
spindle 11, 10 is the bearing for the arm 8, and 6 the guide-fork for the end of
the balance-beam
The mode of action of the balance is as follows:-
If, for example, it is desired to weigh letters up to the limit of 15 grammes
the weight 7 is hung over the numeral 15 marked on the balance-beam 3, and
the letter is laid on the scale 5. As long as the scale is not weighted with more
than 15 grammes the beam 3 of the balance will remain at rest; if however that
weight is exceeded by about a gramme the beam will move. If the weight
amounts to 15 grammes the beam will strike against the upper end of the
fork 6. The same action takes place if it is desired to weigh 50, 100 and
250 grammes. It is not absolutely necessary that this improved balance should
stand quite horizontal, as is the case with the balances generally in use; neither
is it necessary, in order to be able to ascertain the weight, to first wait till the
lever comes to rest, and consequently a quicker control or check is obtainable
by means of this balance, than by other scale or lever balances.
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 letter-balance consisting of a beam or lever 3 guided in a fork 6 and pro-
vided with a weight 7 which beam or lever is carried by a spindle 11 on a
bracket 2, in such a manner that the beam of the balance is first disturbed from
its stable equilibrium when the limit of weight is slightly exceeded.
Daled L018 51ST ⱭBV 01 MAY 1899
Uated LOIS 1ST ⱭBX 01 MAX LONN.
C. L. KRAUSSE.
Per W. H. Beck,
Agent, 115, Cannon Street, London, E.C.
Year: 1899

page_text: A communication to me from CARL HÜLSMANN, of Rheinstrasse 60, Freiburg,
Baden, in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturer.
I, EDMUND EDWARDS, of the Firm of Edwards and Co., Chartered Patent
Agents and Engineers, of 65 & 66, Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has for its object a receptacle for saliva or expectoration, which
can be carried in the pocket, and supplies a want which is often felt, of such
a receptacle, especially in cases of lung disease.
The receptacle has the form of a cigar case. Upon one of its wider sides is a
passage or canal, expanded at its outer side, which is provided with a pivotted
cover, whilst its inner open end extends for some distance into the interior of
the case
The object of this inner extension is to prevent the escape of the con-
tents in any position of the receptacle, and to further ensure this the outside
of the inner edge of the passage may have a projecting band or flange round
it.
The receptacle is emptied by means of an opening in a convenient position,
which can be closed by a tight cover.
A communication to me from CARL HÜLSMANN, of Rheinstrasse 60, Freiburg,
Baden, in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturer.
I, EDMUND EDWARDS, of the Firm of Edwards and Co., Chartered Patent
Agents and Engineers, of 65 & 66, Chancery Lane, London, in the County of
Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of the said invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement and accompanying drawing, that is to say:-
This invention has for its object a receptacle for saliva or expectoration which

page_text: can be carried in the pocket, and supplies a want which is often felt, of such
a receptacle, especially in cases of lung disease.
The accompanying drawing is in illustration of the invention, and shows by
way of example, in Figure 1 a longitudinal, and in Figure 2 a view from above.
The receptacle a shewn, has the form of a cigar case. Upon one of its wider
sides is a passage or canal expanded at its outer side, which is provided with
a pivotted cover c whilst its inner open end extends for some distance into the
interior of the case. The object of this inner extension b is to prevent the escape
of the contents in any position of the receptacle, and to further ensure this the
outside of the edge of the passage may have a projecting band or flange round
it at d.
The receptacle a is emptied by means of an opening in a convenient position,
which can be closed by a tight cover e.
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 pocket receptacle for saliva or expectoration having on one of the wider
sides of the receptacle a a passage b leading to the inside, and capable of being
closed by a cover c, substantially as described and illustrated.
101
1000
EDWARDS AND CO.,
Chartered Patent Agents, 65 & 66, Chancery Lane, London,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Pipe Tongs.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 13th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pipe Tongs.
I, THOMAS JOSEPH BRAY, Superintendent of Tube Works, residing at No. 1,761,
Second Avenue, in the City of Pittsburg, County of Allegheny, State of Penn-
sylvania, United States of America, 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 invention described herein relates to certain improvements in tongs
employed for pulling skelp through bending or welding dies in the manufacture of
pipe.
In the manufacture of the main sizes of pipe, it is preferred to employ tongs
for pulling the skelp through the dies and thereby avoid the expense of welding
tangs to the skelp. It has heretofore been customary to provide the gripping
jaws of the tongs with comparatively sharp teeth, so that they will cut into the
skelp to prevent the tongs slipping off. This cutting in or indenting so weakens
the part grasped that it is frequently torn out of the skelp. The object of the
present invention is to so construct the gripping jaws that they will take a firm,
reliable hold on the skelp without in any manner weakening the portion gripped.
In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, Fig. 1 is a side
elevation of the tongs, in open position; Fig. 2 is a similar view, the jaws being
closed on a skelp, and Fig. 3 is a transverse section on the line III-III, Fig. 2.
My improved tongs consist of the reins 1 and 1", pivoted together at one end,
and the jaws 2 and 3, formed integral with the reins in front of their pivotal
point. The jaw 2 is provided with a shoulder 4 on its gripping face, and at or near
the front end of the jaw. The inner wall of this shoulder is preferably made
straight. The jaw 3 is made of such a length that when the jaws are closed
together, the jaw will be within the recess back of the shoulder in the jaw 2, as
shown in Fig. 2. It results from this construction that when the end of the skelp
is grasped by the jaws, an abrupt shoulder a will be formed on the skelp just back
of the shoulder 4. During the drawing operation this shoulder a will be held
against the shoulder on the jaw 2, by the jaw 3, thus ensuring a firm grip by the
jaws on the skelp.
One of the reins, as 1", is made somewhat longer than the other rein, and is
provided with a knob 5, whereby it can be connected to the draft mechanism. The
jaws are locked in a closed position by a sleeve 6, slipped over the reins when they
are closed together, as shown in Fig. 2.
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 18:-
Tongs for use in welding or bending pipe having in combination a pair of jaws,
one of said jaws on its operative face and at or near its outer end with a shoulder,

page_text: the second jaw being made of such a length as to fit into the recess behind the
shoulder of the first jaw, substantially as set forth.
provements in Pads Suitable for Tailors Shoulder Pads.
Year: 1899

page_text: In provements in Pads Suitable for Tailors Shoulder Pads.
I, THOMAS GRIFFITHI, of 56, Erskine Street, City Road, Manchester, Merchant,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in the pads described in the Specifica-
tion No. 21291 of 1896.
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According to this invention the centre of the pad is filled with cotton or
wadding which makes it more elastic and much lighter in weight.
The top side also of the pad is coated with a gelatinous substance, which
forms a skin or film, laying down the fibrous materials and preventing them
from working through the shoulder of the coat and obviating the necessity for
a canvas or other top covering.
The process of making the pad is the same as that described in the former
specification.
Dated this 25th day of October 1899
I, THOMAS GRIFFITHI, of 56, Erskine Street, City Road, Manchester, Merchant,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
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This invention relates to improvements in the pads described in the Specifi-
cation No. 21291 of 1896.
According to this invention the centre of the pad is filled with cotton or
wadding or other non felting material which makes it more elastic and much
lighter in weight.
The top side also of the pad is coated with a gelatinous substance, which
forms a skin or film, laying down the fibrous materials and preventing them
from working through the shoulder of the coat and obviating the necessity
for a canvas or other top covering.
The process of making the pad is the same as that described in the former
specification.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
A pad consisting of cotton or wadding or other non felting material of suitable
shape enclosed between two thin pieces of felted material and coated on one
side with a gelatinous substance.
Improvements in Electric Accumulato: Plates.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Dec., 1899- Accepted, 20th Jan. 1900.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Electric Accumulato: Plates.
I, Dr. WILHELM MAJERT, Chemist, of Grunan, near Berlin, 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:
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The present invention relates to those plates for electric accumulators which are
constructed of a base or ground-plate provided with ribs on either side, running
in horizontal, vertical or any crossing direction. Such plates possess the dis-
advantage that they are not sufficiently rigid when the ribs have been formed on
both sides.
It is the object of the present invention to remedy this drawback without
materially diminishing the effective working surface of the plate. This is
attained by so forming the ribs on each side that they do not run quite to the
edge, but stop at a short distance from it, leaving a solid marginal wall standing.
One such wall is left on each side of the plate, at opposite edges. By these means
a thoroughly rigid plate is secured, with minimum loss of effective surface.
The new storage-battery plate is shown on the accompanying drawing by a
sectional perspective view.
a is the base, on each side of which are the high, narrow ribs b, c, so formed
that the solid marginal wall d is left standing on one side, and the similar wall e
on the other. These two walls d e serve to stiffen the plate on either side and at
opposite ends.
An accumulator plate of such construction has great advantages.
on the ground of its simplicity of manufacture.
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 accumulator plate consisting of a base having a series of ribs and a
narginal wall on each side, said walls being at opposite edges of the plate and
ormed by the ribs stopping short of such edges, substantially as described.
Dated this 8th day of Decombon
1000
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, and
25, Cross Street, Manchester, Agents.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, and
25, Cross Street, Manchester, Agents.
Improvements in or relating to Means for Attaching Velocipede or other Vehicle Wheels to their Axles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Apr., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 13th Jan., 1900-Accepted, 24th Feb., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Means for Attaching Velocipede or
other Vehicle Wheels to their Axles.
We, WILLIAM RADFORD, of Walsgrave on Lowe, near Coventry, Cycle Works
Manager, and WILLIAM THOMAS FISHER, of Daisy Cottages, Foleshill Road,
Coventry, Cycle Works Engineer, in the County of Warwickshire, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists in constructing and arranging and working in the
manner herein after described.
The means of attachment of wheels to axles of velocipedes or other vehicles.
We will describe our invention, at the end of axle there is a screwed portion
to receive an ordinary nut, next to the screwed portion there is a straight or
parallel portion, the end of which could also have a coned or taper portion,
placed on the straight portion of axle there is a cone or taper shaped bush which
is split in one or more places the full length, or this bush could be made in two
or more parts cut through longitudinally, at the larger end of such cone or taper
bush it is screwed to receive an ordinary nut. The hub of the wheel has a
conical or taper hole about three parts through it from the one end, and from
the opposite end it has a conical, taper, or straight hole, about one fourth
through it, such conical hole being in the opposite incline or taper to the other
conical or taper hole at the other end of the hub.
The manner of fixing of the wheel to the axle, is as follows: Take the wheel
and place it on the end of the axle, then place on the axle the conical or taper
bush, then put the ordinary nut on the end of the axle, and by screwing up the
same it will force the conical or taper bush firm into the hub of the wheel and
fix it on to the axle. Then screw on to the end of the conical or taper bush
the ordinary nut until it is screwed up to the hub of the wheel.
To take off the wheel you would firstly unscrew the nut off the end of the
axle, then screw the nut on the conical or taper bush which would draw it out
of the hub of the wheel, by pressing itself against the end of the hub of the
wheel; then wheel would be free from the axle. It is to be understood that
these threads or screwed parts on the end of the axle and the conical or taper
bush can be either right or left hand or vice versa to one another.
Signed this 28th day of April 1899.
Improvements in or relating to Means for Attaching Velocipede or
other Vehicle Wheels to their Axles.
We, WILLIAM RADFORD, of Walsgrave on Lowe, near Coventry, in the County
f Warwick, Cycle Works Manager, and WILLIAM THOMAS FISHER, of Daisy
Price 8dI