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Improvements in Railway and Tramway Crossings.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Nov., 1893-Accepted, 6th Jan., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Railway and Tramway Crossings.
I, JOHN HEWITT, of Pontyberem, near Llanelly, in the County of Carmarthen,
Blacksmith, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to the conformation and construction of crossings for
railways and tramways, and consists in forming the crossings in one piece, from one
piece of iron or steel rail, similar to the rails used in the railway or tramway, for
which the crossing is required, strengthened by rivets, by means of manual
labour alone, or with the assistance of machinery.
In order to explain this invention more fully I now proceed to describe the best
means for carrying the same into practical effect, reference being had to the
drawings hereunto annexed, and to the letters marked thereon.
Figure 1, a plan of the rail from which the crossing is to be made, having the
portions to be cut off shewn by dotted lines.
Figure 2, a plan of the rail when cut, and the ends bent outward to be in line
from each end to the point or apex of the crossing.
Figure 3, a plan of the crossing when completed.
I construct the crossing from a length of rail A B and mark upon it as shewn by
the dotted lines F F and F¹ G, also D¹ D and D' E according to the angle at
which the crossing is required to open at OD O¹; the point can be fixed at
any distance from either end, according to the lengths required from O to D,
and from O' to E, which vary occasionally. The rail is then beated from F to G
and D to E, and the head only of the rail cut through the line F F' G; and the
head and flange (or lower head, if made of double headed rails), are cut through
the line D D E. The rail is then bent outwards at F and G until the points R
and S are in line with F F and G F respectively, as in Figure 2. The rail is
afterwards heated at and near the point C and bent inward in the direction of O
towards K, and O' towards L until the parts D D' and D'E come in contact, and
afterwards rivetted together forming one piece from near D E to C.
The portion at C is forged out then to form the point of the crossing C P, while
the flange H H is retained to strengthen and support the weaker part of the
crossing thus completed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
:-
Improvements in Lace Trimmings.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd July, 1893-Accepted, 2nd Sept., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lace Trimmings.
I, WILLIAM GANE of Peveril Works, Peveril Street in the Borough of
Nottingham, Lace Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention:
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to lace trimmings manufactured on Levers lace machines.
and will be best understood by reference to the accompanying drawings in
which:-
Figures 1 and 2 are enlarged views of trimmings manufactured according to my
invention and
Figure 3 is a draft showing the disposition of the principal threads for producing
the design shown in Figure 1.
My invention is applied to lace trimmings which are manufactured with what is
known as a "Booth's band," this band a is made to imitate a woven band and
forms a foundation for the trimming and means for attaching the same to wearing
apparel.
In the manufacture of such trimming I introduce into the interior of the
openings in the pattern or on the bars of the openwork, loops or purls b in order
to improve their appearance.
These loops or purls bare formed by the gimp or thick threads which are
ordinarily used for producing the openwork and such threads are operated so as to
form the loops in addition to the pattern.
In Figure 2 the trimming is shown with a second band c to give it additional
strength at that part and improve its appearance.
In the draft showing the disposition and movement of the threads (Figure 3) the
horizontal and vertical lines are rules on the drafting paper, d d are the bobbin.
threads for producing the band, e e are the gimp threads for producing the pattern
and the loops or purls b, and ff are the foundation threads employed for-
strengthening the openwork.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
In a lace trimming the combination with a band such as a of loops or purls
such as substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
T
1000
WILLIAM GANE.
W. P. Thompson & Boult,
Agents for the Applicant..
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Oct., 1893-Accepted, 18th Nov., 1893
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 improved means for closing or fastening chases or
frames such as are used by printers for confining or holding set-up type.
In carrying out our invention, we employ one or more wedges actuated by a
pinion and rack and adapted to be firmly retained within the chase or frame by a
special securing device.
In the accompanying drawings, Figs. 1 to 3 represent a construction in which the
wedges are arranged on one side only of the chase.
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section with the parts in the normal position.
Fig. 2 is a corresponding view with the parts in the extreme position.
Fig. 3 is a plan.
Figs. 4 to 6 show wedges on two adjacent sides of the chase.
Fig. 4 is a longitudinal section.
Fig. 5 is a cross section.
Fig. 6 is a plan.
Within the chase or frame G there is a pinion R in gear with a rack Z secured
to the wedges K', which slide between the walls of the chase G when the pinion is
turned by the key H. Facing the wedges K¹ are the wedges K2 on a plate B,
which bears against and is forced toward the type. In Figs. 1 to 3, the plate is
guided by tongues F furnished with pins working in slots in the chase.
If the type is to remain set up for some time, the pinion R is so locked in the
chase G by turning the screw that it cannot rotate. When it is desired to
remove the type from the chase, the pinion R is released by turning the screw S
backwards, thus permitting the pinion R to be turned back by the key H, thereby
freeing the wedges K' and K².
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we claim :-
1. The improved means for retaining set-up type in printers' chases, substantially
as herein described, the same comprising a wedge or wedges K', a rack Z, a
pinion R, and a wedge or wedges K2, the rotation of the pinion R causing the
wedge or wedges K' to press the wedge or wedges K' into contact with the type,
thereby holding the same firmly in position in the chase.
2. In means of the kind herein referred to for retaining set-up type in position,
locking the actuating pinion by turning a screw engaging with the walls of the
chase, the wedges being thus prevented from becoming loose.
Dated the 16th day of October 1893.
G. G. M. HARDINGHAM,
191, Fleet Street, London, E.C., Chartered Patent Agent.
A Machine for Punching Pin Holes in Hand Made Tiles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Apr., 1893-Accepted, 10th June, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Machine for Punching Pin Holes in Hand Made Tiles.
I JAMES MERCER Godinton Brick & Tile Works Manager to Francis Reid
Lessee of Godinton Brick & Tile Works Ashford Kent do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is a machine to punch pin holes in hand made tiles.
My invention consists of a frame somewhat in the shape of the letter L turned
upside down made of wood iron or other similar materials in the manner shown on
the annexed drawing. Two punches which are made of iron or other similar
material are fixed in the top or cross piece of the frame in the manner shown on
the annexed drawing and thereon marked with the letter "A."
The machine is screwed or otherwise affixed to the tile makers table by a hinge
working like any ordinary hinge in the manner shown on the annexed drawing at
the point thereon marked "B." When the tile is in the mould instead of punching
the pin holes in the ordinary manner with a sticker the machine works on the
hinge and is brought over by a motion of the hand and the pin holes are struck to a
uniform guage by the punches.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is performed I declare that what I claim is :-
1. A Patent for a machine for punching pin holes in hand made tiles constructed.
and working in the manner shown in the drawing annexed.
Dated this 10th day of April 1893.
Improvements in Spring Mattresses.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Feb., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 10th Nov., 1893-Accepted, 16th Dec., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Spring Mattresses.
I, JAMES EDGAR of 30 St. Andrews Drive Pollokshields in the County of
Renfrew, Bedding and Spring Mattress Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention, which relates to spring mattresses, has for its object by an
improved manufacture to give greater strength longitudinally to each spiral of the
wire so as to lessen or prevent the tendency to stretch or sagg as is the case with
such mattresses as usually made. In practising the invention the wire after being
drawn in round form and tinned as usual is, prior to winding it into a spiral, passed
through between one or more pairs of rollers whereby it is flattened into ribbon
form, the ribbons being thereafter spiralled and interwoven in the ordinary
manner.
By so flattening out the wire it is found that greater longitudinal strength
and resistance to tendency to stretch the spirals and so sagg the mattress is
obtained.
Dated this 14th day of February 1893.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Spring Mattresses.
I, JAMES EDGAR of 30 St. Andrews Drive, Pollokshields in the County of
Renfrew, Bedding and Spring Mattress 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 which relates to spring mattresses has for its object by an
improved manufacture to give greater strength longitudinally to each spiral of the
wire so as to lessen or prevent the tendency to stretch or sagg as is the case with
such mattresses as usually made.
In practising the invention the wire after being drawn in round form and tinned
as usual is, prior to winding it into a spiral, passed through between one or more
pairs of rollers whereby it is flattened into ribbon form, the ribbons being thereafter
spiralled and interwoven in the ordinary manner.
By so flattening out the wire the common tendency to stretch the spirals
and sagg the mattress is prevented on account of the greater longitudinal strength
and resistance obtained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
:-
A wire spring mattress in which, in the process of manufacture, the wire after
being drawn round as usual is subsequently flattened into a ribbon prior to being
spiralled substantially as described.
Dated this 9th day of November 1893
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
Improvements in Presses.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Presses.
1, JOHN BRIERLEY HOWARD of Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax in the County
of York, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention which has been
communicated to me by William Simon of Nurnberg in the Empire of Germany,
Manufacturer, 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 construction of presses by which it is
possible to limit the amount of pressure applied and the invention consists in a lever,
weighted or held by means of a spring used in connection with the impulsion crank
for the joint or toggle levers and the drawing rods for the latter, so that the spring
governs the amount of pressure applied by the press.
Such being the nature and object of my said invention the following is a
complete description of same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings in
which :-
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of a press having my improvements applied thereto.
According to this invention on a crank a is mounted a lever b with unequal arms.
The lower and shorter arm of the lever b is attached to one end of the drawing rods c
of the joint or toggle levers d, whilst its upper and longer arm is weighted or held
by a spring ffixed to a bracket on cross head c of the press. When the press is in
operation the upper arm of the lever b slides up and down against the runner 9 and
the fork prevents its moving sideways.
The action is as follows:-As soon as the article under operation receives the
pressure desired, and say the crank has not yet arrived at its extreme point, the
press board will stop moving down, and the short arm of the lever does not then
follow the crank, but the spring f commences to give way or expand, so that the
upper arm of the lever b will move outwards and the crank can finish its movement
without effecting the press board.
It will be seen that the strength of the spring f limits the amount of pressure put
upon an article in the press, and that by using a spring capable of resisting a
greater or lesser tensile strain so will more or less pressure be put upon the article.
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 arrangement for limiting the amount of pressure in presses, consisting of the
combination with the impulsion crank a and the drawing rods c of a lever b, placed
so that its shorter arm is attached to the toggle or joint levers, whilst its longer arm
is held or weighted by the spring f which gives way, as soon as the amount of
pressure becomes greater than the resisting power of the spring.
Dated this 29th day of August 1893.
J. BRIERLEY HOWARD,
Applicant.
A New or Improved Tobacco-pipe.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Mar., 1893-Accepted, 29th Apr., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Tobacco-pipe.
I, FRANZ GUSTAV KLEINSTEUBER of Farnroda near Ruhla in Thuringia,.
German Empire, 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 :-
My invention relates to improvements in tobacco-pipes as described in the
Specification of my Patent No. 12,967, A.D. 1891. In my improved pipe according
to my present invention the proper or outer bowl thereof is provided with a separate
inner bowl or cup, made of asbestos composition, and serving for absorbing the-
poisonous nicotine, generated during smoking.
My invention is illustrated by the accompanying drawing, in which
Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of my improved pipe,
Fig. 2 shows a modification of the same,
Fig. 3 is a view of the inner bowl of asbestos.
Similar letters indicate similar parts throughout the different views.
b is the outer bowl, at the upper part of which the inner bowl or cup a of
asbestos is fixed in such a manner, that it is perfectly separate, and a free space & is
left between a and b. The porous asbestos bowl a absorbs the nicotine, which is
innoxiously consumed during and by the burning of the tobacco, air being admitted
into the space s, while the nicotine has been simply evaporated in the pipes
constructed hitherto.
In the modification, shown in Fig. 2, the outer bowl 6 is composed of two parts,
which may be screwed together at c. In this pipe the inner asbestos cup a is, like
Fig. 1 connected with the upper part of the outer bowl only so that it may be
easily removed for the purpose of cleaning the pipe.
Thus, by the arrangement of the inner asbestos bowl a, the stem or tube of the
pipe is kept clean, pure and fresh, at the same time the outer bowl is perfectly
prevented from burning and the smoker protected from the injurious effects of the
poisonous nicotine.
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 :-
:-
A tobacco-pipe, the proper bowl of which is provided with an inner cup or
bowl a of asbestos composition, fixed to the bowl b in such a manner, that a free
space s is left between both bowls, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
Dated this 28th day of March 1893.
FRANZ GUSTAV KLEINSTEUBER,
By Geo. Thos. Hyde,
4, Moorfields, Fore Street, London, E.C.
FRANZ GUSTAV KLEINSTEUBER,
By Geo. Thos. Hyde,
4, Moorfields, Fore Street, London, E.C.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Nov., 1893-Accepted, 9th Dec., 1893
A communication by ADOLPHUS BRUML and JULIEN POESSNIKER, both of Dux,
Bohemia, in the Empire of Austria, Merchant and Official, respectively.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M.E., of the Agency for
Foreign Patent Solicitors, 6 Lord Street, Liverpool, and 6 Bank Street,
Manchester, both in the County of Lancaster, and 323 High Holborn in the
County of Middlesex, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The present invention relates to a shirt having a double front, both fronts of
which may be employed that is to say when the upper front becomes unclean the
lower clean front is drawn out, and after being placed over the unclean front it is
suitably secured to the shirt.
In order that the invention may be the better understood, reference may be made
to the accompanying drawing in which is shown the improved shirt.
In this drawing,
Figure 1 represents a view of the shirt,
Figure 2 a view of this shirt showing the front B as being drawn out in order
that it may be put over the front A.
Figure 3 is a section through x x of Figure 1,
Figure 4 a section through y y of Figure 1 the front A being shown as upper-
most,
Figure 5 the same section but the front B being shown uppermost.
The parts A B are exactly of the same size so as to insure a perfect fit when
being worn. The part A is sewn on the shirt with its lower edge R, while the
front B has its lower edge S free, which is all that is necessary in order to place it
underneath A. It will be seen from Figure 2 that the side edge T of the front A
and U of the front B are free.
In Figure 2 is shown the manner in which the fronts may be changed. After
having drawn out the front B, the part A is pressed below B and the front B
placed over the front A. Finally these two parts A B are secured together by
means of shirt-buttons K.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to me by
my foreign correspondents I declare that what I claim is :-
A shirt with a changeable double front in which the part A is sewn onto the
shirt with its lower edge R while the edge S of the second front B is free in order
that it may be placed above or below the front A, the fronts A B having moreover
their side edges T U free and being secured to the shirt by means of shirt-
buttons K.
Dated this the 6th day of November 1892.
WM. P. THOMPSON & CO.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Steam Generators.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 14th July, 1893-Accepted, 14th July, 1894
Improvements in Steam Generators.
I WILLIAM PAGET HOBLYN of The Fir Hill near St. Columb Cornwall'
Justice of the Peace for Cornwall, do hereby declare the nature of this invention.
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a construction of the fire places, and of appliances to the-
fire places, of steam generators in such a manner that the combustion of fuel therein
is rendered more complete, and effective in heating so that production of smoke is.
in great measure avoided and fuel is economised.
Figs. 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings are respectively longitudinal and
transverse sections showing my invention applied to the fire flue of a Cornish or
such like boiler.
I provide a water pocket A communicating freely by openings I with the water
space of the boiler. The wall of this pocket constitutes a considerable addition
to the heating surface in the fire box where the heat is greatest; also, by the-
narrowing of the throat at K where the combustion gases from the front part of
the fire have to pass, the combustion is rendered more complete, without production
of smoke; the increase of heating surface and the suppression of smoke both.
contribute to economy of fuel, as may be readily understood.
Although I have shewn the pocket A of semicircular section, it is to be under--
stood that I make no claim to this particular form.
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 :-
The construction of the fire flue of a steam generator with a projecting water
pocket so arranged that the combustion gases from the front part of the fire have
to pass through a comparatively narrow throat, substantially as and for the purpose-
set forth.
Dated this 13th day of July 1893.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant..
Improvements in or relating to Chimney and other Cowls.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Jan., 1893
Complete Specification Left. 11th Aug. 1893-Accepted. 16th Sept.. 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Chimney and other Cowls.
JAMES SAYBURN WILSON residing at No. 4 Broughton Road South Shields in
the County of Durham, Builder, and JOHN THOMAS WILSON residing at No. 20
Broughton Road South Shields in the County of Durham, Builder, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
To cut the vane into two parts A and B (Fig. 1) at an angle A CD
so that when the two parts are hinged together the outer part B always hangs in
the same plane with the fixed part A as (A B Fig. 2) and when a strong wind
strikes it sideways the part B although it may be blown right round instantly falls
into position again thereby keeping the same leverage to steady the three quarter
cone and keep it in position instead of being carried right round to expose the back
or open part of cowl to the wind.
Dated this 25th day of January 1893
JAMES SAYBURN WILSON.
JOHN THOMAS WILSON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Chimney and other Cowls.
I JAMES SAYBURN WILSON residing at No. 4 Broughton Road South Shields in
the County of Durham, Builder, and I JOHN THOMAS WILSON residing at
No. 20 Broughton Road South Shields in the County of Durham, Builder do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
To cut the vane into two parts A and B (Fig. 1) at an angle A CD
(according to drawing left with Provisional Specification) so that when the
two parts are hinged together the outer part B always hangs in the same plane
with the fixed part A as A B (Fig. 2) so that when a strong wind strikes
it sideways the part B although it may be blown quite round instantly falls
back into position again thereby keeping the same leverage to steady the three
quarter cone and keep it in position instead of being carried quite round to expose
the back of cone or open part to the wind.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
1st. We claim that a chimney cowl, or ventilator, that has its motive power from
the wind, can be prevented from going excessively round, by the vane being cut at
an angle, and fitted with a hinge, as before described and by drawing "left with
the Provisional Specification."
2nd. That it readily adjusts itself to the strongest wind, while it still remains
sensible to the least eddy. The leverage being broken by the hinge when the
strongest side wind accidentally happens and always gives a reasonable shelter, to
the top of the cowl, or ventilator.

page_text: 3rd. That we claim to make the same of iron, steel, galvanized iron, zinc, copper,
brass, or any other material, suitable for the making of the same.
Dated this 10th day of August 1893.
JAMES SAYBURN WILSON.
JOHN THOMAS WILSON.
Improvements in Combination Garments.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Oct., 1893-Accepted, 24th Feb., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Combination Garments.
AUGUST WALTER, 95, Milton Street, London E.C. 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 consists of cutting, folding and stitching the two halves of a
combination suit (i.e. undervests and pants or drawers in one garment combined) in
a certain way, so as to exclude all possible draught and still retain the necessary
openings to use the garment comfortably.
Front view (see Figure 1).
The left and right side are both cut in such a way as to form the angles L
or M-g-h (g-h: 1-3 inches apart according to the size of the garment) and,
when one side folded in the other, form a quadrangle -f-g-h on the double and
leave a certain distance between g and has mentioned above.
These two parts are only stitched one on the other where indicated by waved
lines, forming another quadrangle : a. b. c. d.
Back view (see Figure 2).
The two sides (left and right) are cut similar to the front. The waved lines
showing where they are stitched the one on the other, forming a quadrangle R-S-
T-U.
These garments may be made single in front by joining J-Kand ed, and leaving
only the quadrangle c-d-g-h on the double; and single back, by joining X-Y
and T-U, leaving only the quadrangle T-U-V-W on the double.
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. To provide combinations (i.e. undervests and pants or drawers in one garment
combined) with the following improvement: One side folds into the other in such a
way as to form a line g-h on front view and V-W on back view (see figure)
between the legs.
2. To provide combinations (i.e. undervests and pants or drawers in one garment
combined) with the following improvement: To stitch the left on the right side
(or right on left), when folded one in the other, at c-d in front, when single over
breast or a-b-c-d and R-S-T-U (see figure) when double over breast and
back.
1
1
1000
Apparatus for Securing Corpses in Coffins.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Jan., 1893-Accepted, 8th Apr., 1893
CUMI LEID DIEULPTATION.
Apparatus for Securing Corpses in Coffins.
I, JEAN LOERSCH, Junior, Manufacturer, of 28, Inselstr. Düsseldorf, Germany,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention relates to an appliance for holding corpses in such a manner, that
they cannot shift, when the coffin is carried over a steep staircase or otherwise
placed in an inclined position.
In the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 is a vertical section of a coffin embodying my invention.
Fig. 2 is a plan of the holding appliance.
Fig. 3 shows in plan and
Fig. 4 in vertical section, a modification of the holder.
Figs. 5 and 6 represent another modification.
Figs. 7 and 8 show different positions of the holder represented by Figs. 5 and 6.
Figs. 9, 10 and 11 represent certain details of construction.
The apparatus comprises a strap or hoop b, which is fixed to the inside of the
coffin, and in conjunction with another strap b' encloses the chest of the corpse
(Figs. 1 and 2).
Instead of a second strap, I may attach to the first strap a pair of arms a, a
which extend between the arms and the chest of the corpse (Figs. 5 and 6).
The strap may be secured at one end by a hinge joints, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6,
while the other end is held by means of a hook or catch entering an eyelet or
bracket o fixed to the side of the coffin.
In Figs. 3 and 4 a pair of straps are fixed to the sides of the coffin and connected
at the bottom by a pin or bolt c.
The arms a a are adapted to turn or pivot on the centre of the strap b, as indicated
by Figs. 7 and 8, to facilitate the closing of the strap.
Before the strap is turned down upon the corpse, the arms a a are turned upward
into the position shown by Fig. 7, and are only replaced in their normal position
between the arms of the corpse, after the strap has been fixed in the position shown
by Fig. 8.
kk are a pair of catches which are fixed to the arms a a and serve to keep them
vertical by engaging with the strap b, as indicated by Figs. 9 and 10.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
Apparatus for securing corpses in coffins, chiefly comprising a strap or hoop
attached to the coffin and adapted to be laid over the chest of the
corpse, in com-
bination with a second strap or with a pair of arms extending down between the
arms of the corpse, substantially as described with reference to the drawings.
Dated this 13th day of January 1893.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Letter Envelope or Wrapper.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Dec., 1893-Accepted, 6th Jan., 1894
An Improved Letter Envelope or Wrapper.
I, CARL FRIEDRICH WAGNER of Friedrichstr., Berlin in the German Empire,
Butler, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
This invention has for object to provide a letter envelope or wrapper capable of
being simply and quickly fastened without the method of fastening being readily
visible to the eye.
Referring to the drawing Fig. 1 shews the envelope of this invention opened out
flat. It consists of a central part e with flap extensions a, b, c, d. The shaded or
lined edges are gummed. a is the closing flap of the form of the closed envelope
so that both sides of the same have the same appearance thus allowing either side
to be used for the address, Figs. 2 and 3 each shewing a different side of the closed
envelope. For the purpose of giving to the fastening greater security than that
obtained by the gummed edges a corner-f for example (Fig. 4)- is cut off flap a
and in fastening the envelope the postage stamp is affixed half on flap a to overlap
the oblique edge and half on flaps band d as shewn in Fig. 5, thus giving additional
security.
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 letter envelope or wrapper the provision on the closing side of a flap
gummed at the edges and covering a whole side of the envelope with invisible
closure and so that this side may be used for the address, substantially as described
and shewn.
2. In an envelope of the kind referred to the provision of an oblique edge at one
corner of the fastening flap a so that a postage stamp may be affixed half on part a
and half on parts and d or c and d for the purpose specified substantially as
described and shewn.
3. In an envelope of the kind referred to the formation of a pocket by means of
parts b, c, d with e so that the edges of b, c, d, are in the line on which flap a is
folded over on part e, substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 5th day of December 1893.
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvement in Links for Cuffs and the like.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Nov., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 24th May, 1894-Accepted, 30th June, 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Links for Cuffs and the like.
I, THOMAS PAGE GERTY 2 Rathmines Terrace Dublin, Drapers Assistant, do
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to links for cuffs & the like & consists in connecting the
two parts of the link by a spring hook or loop which engages in rings or eyelets
attached to the two parts forming the link. By this arrangement the parts may be.
readily disconnected and connected as desired.
Dated thie 13th day of November 1893.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant..
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Links for Cuffs and the like.
I, THOMAS PAGE GERTY 22 Rathmines Terrace Dublin Drapers Assistant 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 links for cuffs and the like and consists in connecting
the two parts of the link by a spring hook or clip which engages in rings or eyelets
attached to the two parts forming the link. By this arrangement the parts may be
readily disconnected and connected as desired.
Figure 1, is a side elevation of my invention applied to cuff links. a, a, are the
two links which have the rings cc or eyelets attached to same b is the spring hook
or clip which connects the two links a, a, together by this arrangement the two
links may readily connected or disconnected.
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 cuff link substantially as herein described and illustrated herein.
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Improvements in Electric Batteries.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 11th July, 1893—Accepted, 12th Aug., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Electric Batteries.
We, JAMES HENRY MASON, of 530 Macon Street, Brooklyn, in the County
of Kings and State of New York, one of the United States of America, Electrician,
and ALFRED VAN DERWERKEN, of 205 Berkeley Place, Brooklyn, in the County
of Kings and State of New York, Lawyer, 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 said invention relates more particularly to batteries, termned "double fluid
batteries," and the object is to provide a battery with very low internal resistance,
and in which the lighter or zinc solution is supported over the heavier or carbon
solution in such manner that the two solutions do not mix.
In the accompanying drawing,
Fig. 1, is a vertical section of a battery embodying our improvement;
Fig. 2, is a perspective view of a carbon element employed;
Fig. 3, is a perspective view of a zinc element employed.
Referring by letter to the drawing, A, designates the battery cell, consisting of
any suitable material, such as hard rubber, glass, or similar material.
B, designates the carbon element adapted to rest on the bottom of the cell A,
as shown, and it is designated to support a cup B', within the cell A. The
carbon element consists, as here shown, of a central post b, and wings b', which
radiate from the post b. The wings b', at their outer edge, are inclined inwards
from bottom to top.
The cup B', has a porous bottom 62, but its side wall is rendered non-porous by
any suitable means, such as glazing or painting.
C, is the zinc element adapted to rest on the bottom of the cup B. At its lower
end the zinc element has radial wings c, which form a broad base for it to stand
upon. X is a thumb screw for connecting wire C¹.
The cell A, is designed to be filled with a heavy solution, such as a depolarizing
solution, and the cup B', is designed to be filled with the usual acid solution.
By suspending the acid solution in the cup B', having a porous bottom only, in
the depolarizing solution, the diffusion of the depolarizer is very limited.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:
In an electric battery, the combination with a cell of a carbon element, having the
central post and radial portions, a cup having a porous bottom and supported by the
carbon element, and the zinc element supported on the bottom of said cup, sub-
stantially as specified.
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ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Drilling Machines.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 27th May, 1893-Accepted, 8th July, 1893
DIVIFICATION.
Improvements in Drilling Machines.
I, ASA CLARK of Mill Street, Luton in the County of Bedford, 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 refers to pillar drilling machines of the so-called sensitive kind,
in which the pressure brought to bear on the drill is regulable by the attendant.
In my improved drill the arrangement for feeding the spindle is worked by
pressure from the operator's foot and is of novel design.
in which
I will now describe the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 shows an elevation of one of my improved drills with a portion of the
pillar left out, and part of the spindle bracket shewn in section.
Fig. 2 is a side elevation of a portion of the head of the drill shewing the hand
feed motion.
a', is the spindle bracket. b, is a forged steel arm or lever inside a', and
terminating in a toothed quadrant 6'. c, is a rack on the spindle sleeve which
engages with the quadrant b. d, is a steel spindle on which the quadrant or
segment b¹, turns in a vertical plane, and on the outside end of which is the hand
lever 1, thereby combining hand and treadle feed from the same motion, and when
in use the connecting rod f serving as a balance weight. e, is a similar joint
connecting the end of b, to the vertical rod f. f, is a vertical rod working inside
the pillar a and connecting the end of the arm b, to the treadle lever h. g, is the
pivot connecting f to h. h, is the treadle lever. i, is the pivot or fulcrum of the
treadle lever h. k, is the foot rest. 1, is the hand lever.
It will be seen that in the spindle bracket I substitute the forged steel arm or
lever b, with quadrant b', for the usual pinion; and also that the vertical or
connecting rod f, which can be made of any weight required serves as a balance
weight to the spindle, so that on removing the foot from k, the drill can be at once
thrown out of action. Also that the treadle lever h, being carried inside the base
of the drill, the vertical rod f, and its working parts are concealed from sight, and
protected from accidental injury.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manuer the same is to be performed; 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
1. In a sensitive drilling machine the steel lever b, with quadrant end 6', and
hand lever l, making with the internal rod f, and its joints e, g, and the treadle /, a
combination of hand and treadle feed from one motion, the same also serving as
balance weight to spindle as herein described and set forth.
2. In a drilling machine the combination of parts forming a pillar drill as herein
described and set forth.
An Improved Cigar, Cigarette, and Pipe Ash Tray, adapted as a Rest and Holder for same.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cigar, Cigarette, and Pipe Ash Tray, adapted as a
Rest and Holder for same.
I ALBERT ZILLWOOD of the Abbey Flour Mills, Romsey, in the County of
Hampshire, Miller, 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 trays, or receptacles for cigars, cigarettes, and tobacco
pipes, and the ashes of same.
The main object of my said invention is to provide simple and cheap trays that
can be used both for the purpose of holding the ashes of, and as a rest or receptacle
for, partly used and burning cigars, cigarettes, or pipes.
In the accompanying drawings I have shewn what I consider to be the best
means of carrying out my invention.
Fig. 1, is an outside elevation of a tray and holder constructed according to one
form or modification of my invention.
Fig. 2, is a plan on top of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 a central sectional elevation.
Figs. 4, 5, and 6, are similar views respectively as the above, shewing a modifi-
cation of my invention.
Like letters indicate corresponding parts throughout the drawings.
According to one form or modification of my invention I construct a tray as
shewn at Figs. 1, 2, and 3, of any suitable material, and such tray is provided
with overhanging lips b, b, the ashes of pipes, cigars, and cigarettes will be deposited
and contained in the body c, of tray and a lighted pipe and, or, partly used cigar
or cigarette e, e,-when not in use--may be allowed to rest upon or in the aforesaid
lips, thus no damage by burning or otherwise is done to the table, or table cover,
and the cigars or cigarettes will not as is now often the case be liable to roll on,
and off the table.
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In Figs. 3, 4, and 5, I have shewn in elevation, plan, and central sectional
elevation respectively, a modification of my invention in which instead of providing
the lips b, b, upon the tray I form openings or scollops d, d, in the sides of same,
for the purpose of placing pipes cigars, or cigarettes in, when not in use, the burnt
or burning ends resting in the body of tray.
In making my improved ash trays I do not limit myself to any particular number
of lips, or openings that I may provide upon, or in the sides of the tray for the
purpose specified.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
1st. The improved ash tray consisting of the parts constructed and arranged
substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying
drawings, for the purpose specified.
2nd. Ash trays, provided with lips b, b, or openings or scollops d, d, substantially
Dated this 26th day of August 1893.
HERBERT P. BLAKE, M.I.N.A.,
70, High Street, Southampton, Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1893

page_text: Fig. 5 shows another form of the electrical contact which is adapted to form a
sliding electrical connection with the interior of a tube 5b. In this case there are two
annular series of spring tongues 2 and contact pieces 3 formed as described, but so
arranged that the contact surfaces of the said contact pieces are outermost instead
of innermost as in the previously described examples.
In some cases electrical contacts such as shown in Figs. 4 and 5 may be
constructed with only one annular series of spring tongues and contact pieces.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The construction of electrical contacts substantially in the manner described
and shown for the purpose specified.
2. The improved electrical contacts hereinbefore described with reference
respectively to and shown in Fig. 1; in Fig. 2; in Fig. 3; in Fig. 4; and in
Fig. 5 of the drawings annexed.
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JOHN S. RAWORTH.
W. Lloyd Wise,
46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant
Improved Egg Opener.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Jan., 1893-Accepted, 25th Feb., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Egg Opener.
WILLIAM CHARLES AGATE 43 Lewisham High Road New Cross, S.E.
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 may be constructed of iron, steel, gold, silver, or any other like substantial
substance, and consists of two blades (see illustration). At the extremities of same a
curve exists for the insertion of the thumb and index finger-(as per illustration A A).
The blades are secured together about mid-way by means of a screw or rivet (see
illustration B) allowing the upper portion, consisting of two semi-circular rows of
teeth (C. C. in illustration) to cross when the extremities (A. A. in illustration) are
pressed together by thumb and index finger. By placing this appliance around the
top of an egg, and pressing in scissor like fashion the blades together, the circular
teeth pieces cross one another, and thus sever the top of the egg. The appliance
can be constructed of any suitable size.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :
1. The novelty claimed is the circular blades with the teeth on the inner side
(see C. C. in illustration).
2. That the top of any egg can by this invention be severed, by working in
scissor-like fashion.
3. That this invention can be made of any suitable hard substance.
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