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Improvements in and relating to Tyres for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Apr., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 8th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 7th Apr.,
1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Tyres for Cycles and other
Vehicles.
I, SAMUEL GREEN, of 5, North Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, Ironmonger, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in and relating to tyres for cycles and
other vehicles and my invention consists in the improvements in tyres hereinafter
described.
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In carrying out my invention I employ a helical spring which extends around
the periphery of the wheel said helical spring being if desired contained in a suit-
able case or cover and adapted to be adjusted or removed in any suitable manner.
I do not confine myself to any particular material of which my improved tyre
may be made and may employ any suitable means for attaching said tyre te the
rim of the wheel.
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SAMUEL GREEN,
By his Agents, Horn, Son & Co.,
151, Strand (next to Somerset House), London.
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Improvements in and relating to Tyres for Cycles and other
Vehicles.
I, SAMUEL GREEN, of Sudbury, Suffolk, Ironmonger, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention has reference to improvements in and relating to tyres for cycles
and other vehicles and my invention consists in the application to cycles or other
vehicles of a tyre constructed substantially as hereinafter described and illustrated.
One form of my invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
In carrying my invention into practice I employ a helical spring such as A which
I place around the periphery B of a suitably constructed cycle or other wheel, said
wheel being preferably formed or provided with a suitable channel C, about as
shown, into which channel the helical spring A partly fits, said spring being
attached to the wheel in any suitable manner and the ends of said spring may be
joined together if desired in any desired manner.
Said helical spring may also if desired be contained in a suitable case or cover
adapted to be removed and adjusted in any suitable manner.

page_text: I do not confine myself to any particular material of which my improved tyre
may be made and I may employ any suitable means for attaching said tyre to the
rim of the wheel.
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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 tyre for cycle or other vehicle wheels constructed substantially as set forth.
Dated this 8th day of February 1898.
SAMUEL GREEN,
By his Agents, Horn, Son & Co.,
151, Strand (next to Somerset House), London.
Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Leather Blocks, Sheets, Mouldings, and other Articles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 28th June, 1897-Accepted, 20th May, 1898
Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Leather
Blocks, Sheets, Mouldings, and other Articles.
A communication from GASTON BRIGALANT, of Barentin (Seine Inferiéure), in
the Republic of France, Manufacturer.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT, of 111, Hatton Garden, in the County of Middlesex,
Chartered Patent 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 the manufacture of artificial blocks sheets mouldings
and other articles and is especially applicable to the manufacture of heels and soles
of boots and shoes in one piece instead of from several superposed pieces of leather
or material cemented and nailed together and also to the manufacture of various
articles such for instance as tiles paving blocks toothed wheels teeth for wheels
caissons coats of arms mouldings panelling of all kinds and thickness and for
other similar purposes for which artificial leather is sometimes employed.
The invention is carried out by strongly compressing fibroleum composition.
the subject of an application for Patent No. 15404 of even date in moulds having
the shape of the object to be manufactured; or by means of rotary or hydraulic
presses forming bands of fibroleum of different thicknesses up to 3 om. and more,
of which the objects above mentioned and others of the same nature are after-
wards cut out and shaped.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent and in what manner
the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
1. The manufacture of heels and soles of boots and shoes in one piece from
fibroleum substantially in the manner hereinbefore described.
2. The manufacture of tiles, paving blocks, toothed wheels, teeth for wheels,
mouldings, caissons, coats of arms and panelling from fibroleum substantially in
the manner described.
Doted this 28th day of June 1897.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Surgical Trusses."
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 18th Dec., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
"
Improvements in and relating to Surgical Trusses."
We, ADOLF SUHLMANN, and HEINRICH SPEETS, both of 5, Gr. Munzstrasse
Magdeburg, in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturer of Chirurgical Instruments,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the follow-
ing statement:-
This invention relates to an improved form of the ordinary surgical truss or
bandage used in cases of hernia, or where the reduced parts are kept together to
hinder further protrusion and for other like purposes.
The invention consists in a novel method and arrangement of coupling the pad
to the belts or straps so that only a weak spring is required to check or retain
the most serious cases of rupture.
The accompanying drawing illustrates in perspective a view of the pad and
ends of the belts or straps embodying the invention. Within the back of the
pad a, torsional springs e, e, are placed and attached to a link piece d which in
turn has pivotted upon it the end carrying the buckle f of the belt or strap b.
The attachment of the other end of the pad a to the other end of the strap bis
by means of a hinge c, and the operation of this improved truss or bandage is as
follows, Whatever the relative position of the pad a to the straps 66 when
adjusted upon the body, it is evident that the range of swing of the link d will
allow a considerable adjustment of the strap end in the buckle f, and it is also
evident that the pressure in any position of the link d is practically constant, and
not as in the usual bandage or truss a pressure dependent upon the tension put
upon the strap when adjusting the buckle. The torsional springs e, e, thus act in
different positions to put a steady and gentle pressure upon the part affected;
provided that the adjustment is within the limits of the range of swing of the
link d.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is,
The improvements in and relating to surgical trusses substantially as and for
the purposes hereinbefore described.
Improvements in the Construction of Lasts employed in the Manufacture of Boots.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in the Construction of Lasts employed in the
Manufacture of Boots.
I, JOHN BLAKEY, of Lady Lane, Leeds, in the County of York, Boot Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to lasts employed in the manufacture of boots. According
to my invention I formn the last in two parts, the heel being made separately from
the other part of the last, and it is divided by a curved ogee line, and it is so divided
that the "pivot" when inserted into the last passes through an opening in the loose
heel part and also into an opening in the other part of the last so that both parts
are held together. When removing the last from a boot made in the above manner,
the loose heel part is removed first leaving the remaining part free which can
easily be removed without damage to the boot.
Dated this 20th day of January 1897.
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Halifax, Patent Agents.
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Improvements in the Construction of Lasts employed in the
Manufacture of Boots.
I, JOHN BLAKEY, of Lady Lane, Leeds, in the County of York, Boot 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 "lasts" employed in the manufacture of boots and shoes.
According to my invention I form the last in two parts, the heel being made
separately from the other part of the last, the two parts being held together by the
ordinary" pivot" which is inserted into openings for the purpose of holding the two
parts together.
Figs. 1 and 2 in the accompanying drawings illustrate the construction of my
improved last where A is the heel part, and B the foot part.
In one construction the two parts are connected by a curved ogee line as shewn at C,
in Fig. 1, whilst Fig. 2 shews the division of the two parts at right angles D. The
pivot is shewn at E and it is inserted into openings formed in both the parts, whereby
they are held together and when removing the "last" from the boot or shoe the
loose heel part is removed first, leaving the foot part free which can easily be removed
without damage to the boot.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :―
The construction of a boot last substantially as shewn in Figs. 1 and 2 and herein
described.
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Improvements in or connected with Cycle Lamp Holders or Brackets.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in or connected with Cycle Lamp Holders or Brackets.
I, EMIL FEDERLEIN, of 30 Hirschstrasse, Stuttgart, in the Empire of Germany,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention relates to a lamp holder or bracket for bicycles and the like
with a locking device for preventing the unauthorised abstraction and removal
of the lamp.
In the accompanying drawings,
Figure 1 represents an elevation of the improved lamp holder or bracket with a
lamp attached thereto as employed for attachment to the axle of the front or
steering wheel;
Figures 2, 3 and 4 are details of the arrangement.
As may be seen a locking device B is attached to the upper end of the lamp
holder A in such a way that the bolts b of the lock after the latter has been locked
project over the sheath or socket c of the lamp C and thereby prevent any abstrac-
tion of the lamp. Figure 2 shows the interior of a simple locking device such as
is preferably employed for this invention, whilst Figures 3 and 4 show an end and
front view respectively of the outside of the same.
In this locking device, the bolts are simply pivoted on pins and stand
under the action of a U spring 1), which tends to constantly draw these bolts back
into the casing B. The pressing out of the bolts from the case is effected by
means of a locking piece E adapted to be turned on the pin e by means of a key
so as to lie transversely between the bolts, as shown in dotted lines in Figure 2.
Any other suitably constructed locking device may of course however be employed
for said object, the bolts or similar parts of which may also engage through the
lamp socket c.
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 cycle lamp holder or bracket (A) having a locking device (b) attached
thereto in such a way that the bolts (b) or other similar parts engage over or
through the socket (c) of the lamp for the purpose of preventing any unauthorised
abstraction of the lamp, substantially as herein before set forth.
2. A cycle lamp holder such as described, in which the locking device consists
of two bolts (b) mounted so as to oscillate under the action of a spring, which bolts

page_text: are adapted to be forced out of the lock casing (B) by means of a revoluble locking
piece (E) arranged between them, substantially as described.
Dated this 5th day of October 1897
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lort Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Spring Candle-lamps.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Jan., 1897-Accepted, 22nd May, 1897
Improvements in Spring Candle-lamps.
I, PALOORU SANKARANARAYANA, M.A. of 69 Swami Pillai Street, Choolay,
Madras, in India, Retired Educational Officer, do hereby declare the nature of
my invention for "Improvements in spring candle-lamps," and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
I make a cap, for spring candle lamps of any form or kind, in the following
manner. The cap consists of a cylindrical piece, with or without any bulging at
the base, bent inwards at the top, where it is provided with a somewhat hollow or
concave or straight rim, substantially as shewn in the accompanying drawing Fig. 2.
The cap is furnished with necessary apertures or holes, and may have any immaterial
variations or modifications in form.
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 provision of a rim in the top of the cap, of spring candle lamps of any
form or kind.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 1st Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes and the like.
We, Mrs. ANNA JOHANNA GRETE, Saleswoman, of 11, Grosse Allée and CARL
HEINRICH AMANDUS WIENK, of 78 and 79 Glashüttenstrasse, Civil Servant, both of
Hamburg in the German Empire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement.
The present invention relates to an improved boot or shoe characterized essen-
tially by being constructed of papiermache or wood pulp.
This foot covering is extremely light, it can be constructed in a very simple
and therefore cheap manner, and is not to be distinguished as regards the elegance
of its outward appearance in any degree from ordinary leather boots or shoes.
This new foot covering may be easily rendered water-proof and may also be
saturated so that it becomes fire-proof. The construction therefore is effected
by pumping in the pulp in a thick fluid condition into a mould, corresponding to
the desired shape of the shoe, under high pressure, and leaving the same in the
mould until it is sufficiently dry no longer to lose the form of the mould.
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawing illustrates by way of example an arrange-
ment by aid of which the said foot-covering can be constructed.
The reservoir A contains wood or paper pulp. Through the tube B the material
passes to a pump C, by aid of which it is forced through a connecting tube L into
the mould F. The letter K indicates the core of the mould, which corresponds
to the inside shape of the shoe. The amount of pressure applied to the mould is
indicated by the pressure gauge M. At the commencement of the pumping the
cock is opened, and remains in this position until the material begins to flow out
through it, indicating that the mould is full. The cock G is then closed and the
material in the mould is subjected to the requisite high pressure by means of the
pump C. The pump is then shut off from the mould by turning the cock E.
soon as the material in the mould has set sufficiently, which process can be
hastened by the suitable heating of the mould, the outer mould F is taken to
pieces and the divided core K is withdrawn from the inside of the foot covering.
Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5 illustrate various forms of foot coverings, which may be
constructed in the aforesaid manner.
As
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is :-
An improved foot-covering characterized by its manufacture from wood or
paper pulp by forcing the said material under high pressure, into a mould of the
required shape, substantially as described.
Dated the 26th der of November 1897
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Method of Producing and Purifying Orthotoluol-sulphochloride.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 2nd Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Method of Producing and Purifying Orthotoluol-sulphochloride.
I, DR. WILHELM MAJERT, of Grunau, of the firm of. Wilhelm Majert, Accumu-
lator Factory, of 2 Gereichts Strasse, Berlin P', 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:
Heretofore paratoluolsulphochloride has been separated from orthotoluolsul-
phochloride by crystallizing the former out of a mixture made in the cold. The
liquid portion thereby obtained consists then as a rule of 70 % of orthotoluolsul-
phochloride and 30% of paratoluolsulphochloride.
These two chlorides cannot be separated from one another by fractional
distillation in a vacuum.
Now we have discovered that almost pure orthotoluolsulphochloride can be
obtained in the following manner.
About 30 to 40 parts by weight of the mixture containing about 70 of ortho-
toluolsulphochloride and 30 of paratoluolsulphochloride, are distilled off in a
vacuum. The distillate consists of almost chemically pure orthotoluolsulpho-
chloride. In experimenting the following results have been obtained :-
During the distillation of 30% of the mixture of orthotoluolsulphochloride and
paratoluolsulphochloride in vacuo the thermometer indicated in degrees centigrade.
For 20 cm. about
30 cm.
40 cm.
50 cm.
60 cm.
250°
229°
219°
210°
195°
70 cm.
165°
The residue is cooled, and from the same there are obtained by crystallization
about from 10 to 12 parts of paratoluolsulphochloride. This is separated from the
liquid, and a further portion of orthotoluolsulphochloride is distilled off, and so on.
The residue is cooled to the ordinary temperature and a special lower tempera-
ture is not required for the crystalization of the 10 to 12 parts of paratoluolsul-
phochloride.
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:-
Method of producing orthotoluolsulphochloride from a mixture of orthotoluol-
sulphochloride and paratoluolsulphochloride, which mixture cannot give up by
separation any more solid parachloride, consisting in first distilling off from the
mixture a pertion of the orthochloride in a vacuum, then again removing para-
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page_text: chloride by crystallization from the residue, and then distilling the liquid portion
as before substantially as described.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
A New Process for Producing Black Shades on Cotton.
Year: 1897

page_text: [Communicated from abroad by THE FARBENFABRIKEN VORMALS FRIEDRICH BAYER
& Co., of Elberfeld, Germany.]
A New Process for Producing Black Shades on Cotton.
I, HENRY EDWARD NEWTON, of The Office for Patents, 6, Bream's Buildings,
Chancery Lane, in the County of London, l'atent Agent, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The present invention relates to the production of black shades on cotton by
coupling on fibre the tetrazo derivatives of benzidine, its homologues or analogues,
with beta, beta-amido naphthol, beta, beta, dihydroxynaphthalene, or sulphonic
acids thereof. It is by no means obvious why black shades fast against washing
should be obtained in this manner, as the colouring matters hitherto produced by
coupling the tetrazo derivatives of benzidine or the like with the aforesaid naphtha-
lene compounds, are soluble violet dye-stuffs. This peculiar result is owing to
the mode of procedure adopted by my foreign correspondents, according to which,
the two components are combined in equal molecular proportions, whereas the
violet dye-stuffs herein before mentioned result from one molecular proportion of a
tetrazotised paradiamine and two molecular proportions of the said naphthalene
compounds.
The new process discovered by my foreign correspondents is applicable not only
to dyeing, but also to printing.
My foreign correspondents illustrate in the following example the manner in
which the process can be carried out for printing purposes. The parts are by
weight:-
Example: 48 parts of benzidine are mixed with 310 parts of ice in small pieces.
After adding 131 parts of muriatic acid (21 degrees Baume), 327 parts of a watery
solution of sodium nitrite, prepared by dissolving 145 parts of sodium nitrite
in 1000 parts of water, are gradually stirred into the above mixture.
370 parts of the diazo solution thus obtained are introduced into a mixture of
548 parts of tragacanth thickening (containing, in 1000 parts, 100 parts of traga-
canth), and 82 parts of sodium acetate. The resulting paste is then printed on
cotton previously impregnated with a solution prepared from 15 parts of beta,
betag dihydroxynaphthalene beta, sulphonic acid, 20 parts of caustic soda lye
(36 degrees Baume), 300 parts of water, 50 parts of turkey red oil, and 600 parts
of water.
In this manner, a pure and intense black shade is obtained, which is capable of
resisting the action of acids, alkalies, washing, and light.
The researches of my foreign correspondents have further shewn, that the shades
can be varied by the addition of certain metallic salts to the printing paste. If,
for instance, chromium acetate is added to the printing paste used in the above
example, greenish-black shades are obtained, whereas the addition of copper
sulphate yields a reddish-black.
Improvements in Velocipedes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 30th June, 1898-Accepted, 20th Aug., 1898
Improvements in Velocipedes.
I, WILLIAM WHEELWRIGHT CLEGG, of The Old Chestnuts, Tottenham Lane,
Hornsey, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion to be as follows:-
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The object of this invention is to reduce the resistance of the air which is of
great importance especially when racing.
For this purpose the frame of the machine is lengthened and supports for the
rider are provided so that his body remains in a horizontal position on the
machine his legs working horizontally instead of vertically as is usual.
Dated thin lat day of October 1897
I, WILLIAM WHEELWRIGHT CLEGG, of Carondelet, Tottenham Lane, Hornsey,
late of The Old Chestnuts, Tottenham Lane, Hornsey aforesaid, in the County of
Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The object of this invention is to reduce the resistance of the air which is of
great importance especially when racing.
For this purpose the frame of the machine is lengthened and supports for the
rider are provided so that his body remains in a horizontal position on the
machine his legs working horizontally instead of vertically as is usual.
Figure 1 is a side elevation, and Figure 2 a plan, of a machine constructed
according to this invention.
The frame consists of four approximately horizontal rods or tubes a a, b b, con-
nected together and the rear ends of the lower rods bb incline upwards to meet
the upper rods a a. The front wheel c is carried by a fork d of the usual form
which works in a tube fixed to the frame. The steering head e is connected by
rods to the crosshead g on a vertical shaft fixed to the handles h and working
in a tube fixed to the frame. The rear wheel j is driven by a chain wheel k on
the axis of the pedals 7. When the machine is in use the rider lies extended
on the upper bars a which if desired may be padded or cushioned.
shoulder rests.
m m are
The person using the machine lies face downwards on the upper bars a of the
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page_text: frame ab his shoulders resting against the shoulder supports m; he directs his
arms rearwards to the steering handles h which he controls whilst with his feet
he pedals and so by means of a driving chain drives the rear driving wheel j.
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 bicycle consisting of a nearly horizontal frame a b suitable for the rider
to recline upon, a steering wheel c supporting the frame in front and a driving
wheel sustaining it in rear a pedal axis 7 from which motion is transmitted to
the wheel and midway of the length of the frame or thereabout a steering
crosshead and handles g h controlling by means of rods f the steering wheel c.
2. Velocipedes substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, GEORGE PURSGLOVE, of 3, Waterloo Street, Kings Lynn, in the County of
Norfolk, Wood Planeing and Moulding Machinist, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
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This invention consists in a skirt-holder adapted to be secured to the centre of
the belt, and has for object a means for keeping ladies' skirts in their proper
position while being worn.
My skirt holder consists of two pieces of sheet metal of suitable dimensions,
fixed together in any approved manner, having their ends (which are sometimes
bevelled) bent upwardly at right angles, more or less, to the flat or slightly curved
centre of the said two metal parts, which latter are provided with suitable perfora-
tions enabling the skirt holder being sewn on to the belt.
Dotad this Oth ur of tw1807
I, GEORGE PURSGLOVE, of 3, Waterloo Street, Kings Lynn, in the County of
Norfolk, Wood Planeing and Moulding Machinist, 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 consists in a skirt holder adapted to be secured to the centre of
the belt, and has for object a means for keeping ladies' skirts in proper position.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 is a top plan view of my skirt holder,
whilst, Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional elevation of the same.
My skirt holder is made from two pieces of block tin a and b fixed together in
any approved manner, and provided with projections c, c, d, bent at right
angles to the said pieces a and b. The said projections c, c¹, d, may have
bevelled ends if desired.
Part a is provided with a suitable number of perforations such as^c, e¹, e², e³
etcetera, to enable the skirt holder being sewn on to the belt.

page_text: 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. A skirt holder or retainer substantially as described and illustrated.
2. In a skirt holder projections such as c, c, d, d¹ substantially as described
and shown.
An Improved Apparatus for Fishing.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Apparatus for Fishing.
ARTHUR JOSÉ, Engineer, 36, Stanhope Gardens, Harringay Park, London, N.
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:--
An apparatus consisting of a net rod and line with a winch fitting for
withdrawing the net, the net fitted with cross stays of metal or wood; the
operation of the winch being so adjusted that by different movements the line is
regulated to wind up in a different position.
I, ARTHUR JOSÉ, Engineer, of 19, Duncan Terrace, Islington, London, N., do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention relates to an improved apparatus for fishing purposes the object
being to facilitate the employment of a net for use upon piers, or other places or
boats and the like.
The apparatus consists of a net, rod and line and winch fitting for withdrawing
the net and lowering same the net being fitted with cross stays of metal or wood
or the same combined. The operation of the winch is adjusted so as to regulate
winding-up" of the line.
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In order that the said invention may be well understood there is annexed hereto
a sheet of drawings illustrative thereof wherein :-
Fig. 1. is a side view of the combined construction and arrangement of the
apparatus.
Fig. 2. represents a fitting of the cross-stays or arms for supporting the
net.
Figs. 3 to 5 represent details of the fittings.
Similar letters of reference refer to like parts throughout the drawings.
« is the rod and b the net.
The rod a is fitted and combined with a supporting shoe c, which is affixed to
any stationary part of the pier framing or boat &c.
The said rod a carries a pulley-block d at its extremity over which the raising
and lowering line e is run, and is connected to the ring of the centre piece f of the
net holding arms g.

page_text: hare sinking weights which can be applied in any number required and are
lashed on or whipped to the arms in manner shewn in Fig. 4 for convenience.
As shewn in Figs. 1 & 2 the arms g are lashed or whipped on to the arms of the
centre-piece f.
In Fig. 3 the centre piece f is formed as hinge forks to which arins such as y
may be jointed.
These attachments to the centre-piece f are shewn five in number, but in some
cases six may be advantageously employed.
The line e, is attached to and can be wound upon a reel indicated' at .i,
Figs. 1 and 5.
In Fig. 1 a plain wheel
applied.
shewn but in Fig. 5 a gear and pinion is shewn
This reel fitting is attached in any convenient way to the framing as at 1,
Fig. 1. The rod may be assisted by side stays.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The improved apparatus for fishing purposes, consisting of the rod a,
supporting-shoe c, the block or runner d, the line e, with the net centre-piece f
the arms g, the weights h and net b, said line e being attached to a reel i, or i, k,
combined with a ratchet-catch, m.
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2
1000
An Improved File for Papers.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved File for Papers.
HENRY HERBERT CHURCHILL Baker & Confectioner Witheridge Devon do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A circular File for holding papers, it is made by simply twisting the end of
a piece of wire in the form of a spiral spring & having the wire of the required
length to form a circle, according to the quantity of papers &c it is to hold, & then
inserting the end of wire, which is slightly bent upwards through the centre of the
spiral end, it can be hung on a nail or hook & the weight of papers acts as a
lock to keep it from slipping, & in case of refering to any paper or bill, they can
be turned over & come at with the greatest ease.
Dated the 19th dow of June 1807
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166 Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said H. H. Churchill.
I, HENRY HERBERT CHURCHILL, Baker and Confectioner, Witheridge, Devon,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
This invention relates to an improved File for Papers.
For the purpose of this invention and as I show in the annexed drawings.
Figure 1 closed and Figure 2 open, I bend a piece of wire A into circular or oval
form and simply twist one end into the form of an open spiral, as at B.
The other end of the wire is bent upwardly and pointed at C in such form that
when pushed into the spiral B it becomes somewhat rigidly held and the Papers
so filed suspended.
The article with or without the eye D can be hung on a nail or hook and the
weight of Papers acts as a lock to keep the point D from slipping out.
When any paper or Bill has to be referred to, the bundle can be slid alɔ, on
the article, or be turned over and come at with the greatest ease.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this 1-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
A File for Papers consisting of a bent wire (hoop shaped) A, open spiral B at

page_text: one end, turned up and pointed at the other C for locking in said spiral B, as and
for the purposes described and substantially as represented on the annexed drawings.
The 20th day of October 1897
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166 Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said Henry Herbert Churchill.
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166 Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said Henry Herbert Churchill.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Bricks, Tiles and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 25th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 5th Mar., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Bricks, Tiles and the like.
I, MAURICE AHERN, of Bounds Green, New Southgate, in the County of Middle-
sex, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to the manufacture of bricks, tiles and the like, of materials
such that they are strong and sound and especially suited for receiving glaze.
For this purpose, I mix together crude shale, calcined shale, Derby sandstone
and clay in about equal quantities; I grind the mixture fine and make it up with
water to a consistence suited for moulding.
I mould, dry and bake in the usual way. The water used need not be pure, as
I find that dirty water, such for instance, as that which runs from gas works, is
even better than clean water.
When the bricks or tiles are desired to have a red colour, the quantity of sand-
stone is reduced, it may be to one quarter.
When a white colour is desired I add about one quarter part of lime or chalk,
to the mixture first set forth.
Dated this 2nd day of Anril 1897
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Bricks, Tiles and the like.
I, MAURICE AHERN, of Bounds Green, New Southgate, in the County of Middle-
sex, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
My invention relates to the manufacture of bricks, tiles and the like, of materials
such that they are strong and sound and especially suited for receiving glaze.
For this purpose, I mix together crude shale, calcined shale, Derby sandstone
and clay in about equal quantities; I grind the mixture fine and make it up with
water to a consistence suited for moulding.
I mould, dry and bake in the usual way. The water used need not be pure as
I find that dirty water, such for instance, as that which runs from gas works, is
even better than clean water.
When the bricks or tiles are desired to have a red colour, the quantity of sand-
stone is reduced, it may be to one quarter.
When a white colour is desired I add about one quarter part of lime or chalk,
to the mixture first set forth.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what mauner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The manufacture of bricks tiles and the like from a mixture of the substances
mentioned in about the proportions set forth.
COMPLETE DELT Machine for Drying or Polishing Bottles and Cylindrical Vessels
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Nov., 1897-Accepted, 29th Jan.,
1898,
COMPLETE DELT
Machine for Drying or Polishing Bottles and Cylindrical Vessels,
1
JAMES KENNEDY, 25, Elmbank Street, Glasgow, Confectioner, do hereby declare
he nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
e particularly described and ascertained in and by the following stateinent:-
This invention has been devised, for the purpose of drying or polishing bottles,
more easily and better than by hand.
The machine consists of a frame, No. 1 in drawing, made of wood, iron, or other
suitable material, which will carry or support a small shaft or spindle, No. 2, having
on it with same centre a drum, No. 3, of metal or other suitable material which is
intended to carry or steady two iron rollers, No. 4, or rollers of any suitable material
and those rollers will have india-rubber No. 5, or any elastic material, in the shape
of washers, rings, band, or bands, inserted sufficiently tight in grooves round the
outer surface, or in the case of bands placed sufficiently tight on the outer surface,
and said rollers although steadied at the ends by the frame No. 6, or attachments
thereto will rest upon the upper surface of the drum, that is, over the drum centre
and one on each side of perpendicular centre line in such manner that when the
drum is caused to revolve, the rollers resting upon it will thereby be caused to
revolve, because of the friction, between the drum and rollers, and further the frame
carrying those rollers is arranged to be hinged back or to be stopped at any angle,
by checks, cast or fixed to it, and these rollers for a similar reason will also cause a
bottle to revolve, which will be placed over and between them.
The bottle may then be dried or polished by a person applying to it cloths or
other material suited for such purpose.
The shaft or spindle of drum may be driven by a pulley No. 7 or other wheel
attached to it, if steam or other engine is used, or by a crank, for hand, or con-
necting rod and treadle for foot power.
The two rollers which rest upon the drum, when the bottle is being polished will
be slightly raised from the drum by springs or a balance weight when there is not a
bottle upon them, but the weight of the bottle will bring the rollers down to the
drum and thereby cause the same to revolve.
Although bottles only are mentioned in the foregoing it will be readily seen that
any cylindrical vessel of suitable size to suit machine may be operated upon in like
manner.
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
5 claim is:-
The novelty of drying or polishing bottles or cylindrical vessels, when cloths or
rubbers are applied to them, while being caused to revolve by being placed on and
between two friction rollers, driven by hand, foot, or any motive power.
Doted this Twenty-eighth day of October 1897.
JAMES KENNEDY.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, JOSEPH SILVESTER VANECEK, Professor at Jicin, Bohemia, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in padlocks; the characteristic feature
being that two lock portions are so constructed as to be capable of engaging
with each other and which two portions when brought into engagement, form one
firmly connected block which cannot be separated without the use of a proper
key.
This object is achieved in the following manner:
One. portion B turns in the interior of the other portion A on a pivot-bolt K
which connects both said portions. In the recess 6 of the part B the locking bolts R
are located in any appropriate number, also the latch G together with its
appertaining springs I, F (see Figs. 1 to 4).
When the lock is brought into closing position, the locking bolts enter into the hollow
or recess of the portion A while at the same time the nose L, arranged at the
upper extremity of the part A, is caused to enter the recess L' provided in the upper
extremity of the portion B, whereby a greater rigidity of the connection of both
parts is obtained. In the present case two locking bolts R R¹ (Fig. 6) are supposed,
one of which, R, is represented in Fig. 5; the other R¹, being constructed entirely
flat; between the two bolts R R¹ the latch G, fixed to, and turning on the pivot H, is
located, the securing extremity of which is formed into a hook that bears against
the pivot-bolt K, when the lock is in open position, but falls forward when the lock
is closed.
Each of the locking bolts is fitted with a spring F (Figs. 1 and 5) and the latch is
provided with a spring I. (Figs. 1 and 7).
The key which is inserted into the part B, simultaneously moves all the locking
bolts and the latch, and cannot be withdrawn therefrom, when the lock is in its open
position, this being prevented by the projection f of the locking bolt R.
The opening O provided between both constituent parts of the lock is made in
any shape conforming to the respective purpose for which the lock is required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is-
An improved padlock; its characteristic feature consisting in two parts (A B)
capable of engaging with each other not unlike a hinge-joint; these two parts being
connected by a pivot-bolt (K), upon the axis of which they can turn; one part
containing the locking bolts (R) together with the securing latch (G) and the

page_text: springs (I F) and all of which, by the action of the key are simultaneously moved
in such a manner that the locking bolts are caused to engage with the other
part B.
Dated this 5th day of November 1897.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Manufacture of Enamelled Ceramics with a Slaggy Biscuit Covered over with Colored Enamels.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 12th June, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Manufacture of Enamelled Ceramics with a Slaggy Biscuit Covered
over with Colored Enamels.
I, HIPPOLYTE DE WIT of Emptione, Belgium, 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 object of the present invention is a new process of manufacture of enamelled
ceramics by means of a slaggy biscuit covered over with colored enamels.
The biscuit is composed of slag agglutinated by clay or plastic earth in
proportions varying according to the quality of the raw materials; these, that is to
say, slag and clay are to be selected such as the average analysis of biscuit
indicates
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the like)
5%
Slag of any kind will do, whether of refining, moulding, or steel. The biscuit
may contain substances to be found in the enamels, with a view to having silicates
of the same species identifying themselves during the baking between the biscuit
and the enamel.
A coloured earthy mass may be interposed between the biscuit and enamel.
The complete baking of the product may be accomplished in one or several
times.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :
The manufacture of enamelled ceramics by means of a slaggy biscuit as
described.
An Improved Lamp.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Lamp.
ALFRED KING, F.S.I., Surveyor, 7, St. James's Street, S.W., I do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It consists of an improved lamp made of metal and glass with a perforated
metal sliding plate or shutter in front for advertising or other purposes. The
lamp can be used for and is adapted for omnibuses shewing their destination.
Railway carriages distinguishing the classes at night time and the destination
of the train. It can also be usefully employed in cabs tram cars and other vehicles
and is well adapted for railway stations, signs and other purposes.
Dated the 20th dor of Tul 1807
ALFD. KING, F.S.I.,
Surveyor,
7, St. James's Street, S.W.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Lamp.
I, ALFHED KING, F.S.I., Surveyor, of 7, St. James's Street, S.W., do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
It consists of an improved lamp made of metal and glass with a perforated metal
sliding plate or shutter in front for advertising or other purposes. The lamp
can be used for and is adapted for omnibuses shewing their destination-railway
carriages distinguishing the classes at night time and the destination of the train.
It can also be usefully employed in cabs tram cars and other vehicles and is well
adapted for railway station signs and other purposes.
Figure 1 is a front elevation of a lamp constructed according to this invention
with the sliding plate removed.
Figure 2 is a similar view with the plate in place, Figure 3 is a horizontal
section on the line 3-3 Figure 2. This lamp is particularly suitable for use either
in front or at the end of an omnibus.
The sides a are of metal and the back b of glass so as to illuminate the interior
of the vehicle. The front c is also of glass are grooves at the front of the
sides to receive the perforated sliding plate d which can therefore be readily
changed.
Figures 4 and 5 show a modification in which the sliding plate d is semicircular
and pivotted at its centre d¹. In this case the lower part of the front and its

page_text: upper corners are of metal the portion c which is of glass being semicircular.
The plate of this lamp may also be circular having two notices on it one of
which is hidden..
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 combination with a lamp of a sliding plate substantially as described.
2. Lamps substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
Dated this 23rd day of April 1898.
A. KING.