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Revolving Plough for Cultivating Land by Draught of Animal or Mechanical Power.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd May, 1893
Complete Specification Left, 31st Jan., 1894-Accepted, 10th Mar., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Revolving Plough for Cultivating Land by Draught of Animal or
Mechanical Power.
JOHN EVAN STEEVENSON 1 Radcliffe Road Nottingham, Engineer.. I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is the construction of a plough, with, one or more
revolving dished, or coned discs; or tines arranged in a circle to form a cone ;
these are supported on an axis, set at an angle, both with the surface of the land,
and direction of draught; the discs or tines are forced into the soil, by weight of
implement; which weight is varied to adjust depth of tilth; the revolving discs
are made resersable, to turn the soil either to the right hand, or left hand side, of
implement.
Dated this Second day of May 1893.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Revolving Plough for Cultivating Land by Draught of Animal or
Mechanical Power.
JOHN EVAN STEEVENSON Engineer 1 Radcliffe Road Nottingham. I 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 the construction of a plow, with one or more
revolving dished discs or tines arranged in a circle to form a cone, having an axis
at an angle, both with surface of land, and line of draught. The invention is
represented by the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 is plan Fig. 2 is side view
Fig. 3. is rear view of the disc. A B is the surface of the untilled land. C. D. is
bottom of tilled land. E F is the line in which the disc is drawn both to the right
and left. G H is the axis on which the tines or disc revolve. JK is a boss
in which the tines M N are attached. HL is secured to the carriage not shewn.
In Fig. 1. the tines are shewn in two positions, one as shewn in full lines, the
other in broken lines. The arrows shew direction of travel. I sometimes use a
disc instead of tines.
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 plough. The revolving disc or tines, having an axis set at an angle both
with the surface of the land and line of draught, substantially as herein shewn and
described.
2. In a plough. The revolving disc or tines, being capable of being drawn
through the ground either to the right or left hand so as to leave the furrows all
one way while the impliment is being drawn backwards and forwards across the
land substantially as herein shewn and described.
Dated this 30th day of January 1894.
J. E. STEEVENSON.
An Improved Treadle Stick or Connecting Rod for Sewing Machines.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 15th July, 1893-Accepted, 9th Sept., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Treadle Stick or Connecting Rod for Sewing
Machines.
We WILLIAM DAWSON 26 Hollybush Gardens Bethnal Green Road London
Machinist and THOMAS FROST 77 Arkley Road Walthamstow 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 :-
This invention consists of a flat peice of iron A. 3 inches long of inch wide
B. of inch thick. C. with hole of inch across D. to receive pin E of treadle J of
a sewing machine; there are two holes F one at the top and one above pin hole D
to receive screws to fasten on stick G with. This same flat peice A as above
described has a projection H just above pin hole Dinch up inch thick
projecting of inch to protect screw I in treadle J which this invention prevents
being worn away and to save the treadle stick G from being cut in two by the foot
which is so caused by the continual friction of the foot. This invention could be
fixed on any treadle stick G with ease on any kind of sewing machine but is
specially applicable to the Jones B machines.
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 :
1. The construction of an improved treadle stick for sewing machines with a
devise at one end for preventing the stick from being worn away by the foot
substantially as described and illustrated in Figure one of the accompanying
drawings.
2. And to prevent the screw in the end of the treadle from being worn away and
becoming useless substantially as described and illustrated in Figure two of the
accompanying drawings..
3. But is specially applicable to the Jones B machines hereinbefore described
and shown.
WILLIAM DAWSON and
THOMAS FROST.
Improvements in the Uppers of Boots and Shoes, also applicable to Gaiters.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Dec., 1893-Accepted, 10th Mar., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Uppers of Boots and Shoes, also applicable
to Gaiters.
I ALFRED PEARSE, Artist Flitwick, Ampthill, Bedfordshire 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 uppers of boots and shoes and also
applicable to gaiters the object to cause the boot shoe or gaiter to be laced at the
front side or back thereof in a particular way which I will now describe by reference
to the annexed drawings.
Figure 1. shows a boot laced at the back according to my invention.
Figure 2. shows a boot laced at the side.
Figure 3. shows a shoe laced at the side.
b
Figure 4. shows a gaiter laced at the side thereof. The upper a is cut at the
place where the lacing is to take place and each edge of the said upper is provided
with eyelets 6 so that when the eyelets on the one edge overlap the other, the eyelet
holes come directly opposite each other & the lace c secures both edges one end of
the lace being secured to the inside lap at or about the point g & is then threaded
alternately outwards & inwards as shown through the eyelet holes. The end d of the
lace c may terminate in a hook e and be secured in an eyelet hole f, one or more
being provided in any part of the circumference of the upper.
I am aware that boots and shoes have been fastened at the back & sides and I do
not lay any claim to the position of lacing but merely to the particular way of first
overlapping the two sides or front and back quarters and bringing the eyelets
together and then passing the lace through the same and then securing the end of
lace by means of a hook entering an eyelet or hole. By this arrangement a tongue
in the boot or shoe is dispensed with the boots being warmer and drier than the
present open form of lacing. When taking off boots shoes or gaiters arranged
according to my invention it is not necessary to unlace as the boot or shoe can be
removed from the feet by simply slacking the lace and tightening up again when
the boot shoe or gaiter is again put on.
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 boots shoes and gaiters an overlapping upper or strip provided with eyelets
which when overlapped correspond in position with eyelets on the underlap or strip
through which the lace is threaded and afterwards secured by a hook in an eyelet
provided in the upper as described and illustrated.
Dated this 19th day of December 1893.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Means for Fixing Handles to Besoms, Scrubbing Brushes, and the like.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Means for Fixing Handles to Besoms, Scrubbing
Brushes, and the like.
I, CARL ZIMMERMANN of Barmen in the Kingdom of Prussia and German
Empire, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :—
The subject matter of the present application relates to a device for offering a
much more convenient and stronger fastening of the brush proper with the handle.
It has the form of a claw whose talons are partly moveable and can be so adjusted
that a sure and strong grip of the brush is obtained.
I will now explain my invention with reference to the accompanying drawings,
in which:
Fig. 1 shows a view of one form of the invention, whilst
Fig. 2 shows a modification with a brush in perspective.
The form of claw_shown in Fig. 1 serves principally as connecting piece for
scrubbing brushes. The same consists of a body a, preferably made of steel or
wrought iron, the hind claw or talon shaped pieces being firm and provided
with claws cc, whilst the third talon d is perforated for the purpose of holding a
hook e provided with a sharp claw or point. This hook also passes through an
opening in the body a and is provided at its end with a thread on which the
thumb screw g
is screwed. The upper part of the body a is formed tube like for
receipt of the brush handle.
The modification shown in Fig. 2 consists of two principal parts h & i, likewise
preferably made of steel or wrought iron which are joined together by hinges.
The part à consists of the tube formed part or socket й for the handle, the claw /
and hook m. The other part i consists of the moveable hooks or claws o 0.
claws are, as in the other case, drawn in the gripping position by a thumb screw p
which can be fitted on claw / near the pin pivoted at q.
The
New brooms are gripped in the device under notice by them being placed
between the claws when the latter are screwed out and then by said claws being
drawn together again by means of the thumb screw in such way that the claws
enter the wood and hold the brush quite firm. The brush handle is pared
sufficiently to enter the tube socket and is then knocked in same or to make it more
secure it can be fixed by a nail or an iron pin being driven through the opening &
(Fig. 2).
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be perforined, I declare that what I
claim is:
.
A connecting piece for brushes having a form like a claw of which the hooks or
ends can be adjusted either broader or narrower, thus allowing of a sure or firm
grip on the back of the brush whilst the upper part is formed tube or shell-like for
receipt of the brush handle substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
Dated this 27th day of February 1893.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
Improvements in Funnels for Filtering Liquids.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Aug., 1893-Accepted, 16th Sept., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Funnels for Filtering Liquids.
I, HUGO KROEKER, Merchant, of 54 Koepnicker-strasse, Berlin, 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 filtering funnel and has for its object to prevent the
adhesion of the filtering paper to the inner surface of the funnel. Thereby the
filtering operation is quickened and facilitated, and the durability of the filtering
paper is increased.
In the accompanying drawings;
Fig. 1 is an elevation, partly in section, of a filtering funnel embodying my
invention.
Fig. 2 is a partial vertical section showing the arrangement of the ribs in a
vertical plane.
Fig. 3 is a series of horizontal sections taken along the lines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of
Fig. 1 and showing the peculiar arrangement or position of the ribs.
The ribs form supports for the filtering paper, while the filtered liquid is allowed
to descend in wave-like channels or sinuous or broken lines formed between
the ribs.
Suppose the small circles a a¹ (Fig. 3) to be two drops of the filtered liquid, they
are obliged to describe the sinuous course indicated by arrows, in order to escape
below at the neck of the funnel.
It is obvious, that the number of ribs in a horizontal section, as well as the
number of ribs situated in an axial section, and their shape and depth, may be
varied according to circumstances. At the junction of the truncated part with the
cylindrical neck of the funnel, I provide external ribs or projections bb (Fig. 1),
which allow air to enter the vessel receiving the funnel neck.
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 ;-
1. A filtering funnel having series of ribs arranged in such a manner, that
serpentine grooves or sinuous channels are formed between the same, and the
adhesion of the filtering paper is prevented, substantially as described.
2. A filtering funnel, provided with internal ribs or grooves and with external
ribs 6 situated at the junction between the neck and the conical part of the funnel,
substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 5th day of Anost 1892
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents.
Improvements in the Construction of and in the Means for Fixing Fly-wheels to the Pulleys of Dynamo-electric Motors and Generators.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Dec., 1893-Accepted, 27th Jan., 1894
Improvements in the Construction of and in the Means for Fixing
Fly-wheels to the Pulleys of Dynamo-electric Motors and
Generators.
I, ERNEST ALEXANDER CLAREMONT, of Cooke Street, Hulme, Manchester, in
the County of Lancaster, Electrician, do hereby declare the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
This invention relates to fly-wheels that are employed in combination with
dynamos; the object of this invention is to dispense with the ordinary cast metal
fly-wheel, which if used without a wrought metal band on the periphery is unsafe,
and if a wrought metal band is placed thereon, considerably increases the cost of
manufacture.
Forged metal fly-wheels which have been sometimes employed to effect this
object, are also too costly for general use.
In this invention, I fit a pulley such as b, represented in the accompanying
drawing, to a dynamo by keying said pulley on to a shaft in the ordinary manner:
I then face the flange c, and on the projecting portion d of said pulley, I place a
disc fly-wheel e constructed of steel or iron boiler plate which I bolt to the
flange c.
By these means a wrought metal fly-wheel may be employed and a more perfect
adjustment is obtained than when a fly-wheel on which is a boss, is fitted on to the
shaft in the manner ordinarily employed.
The aforesaid boiler plate fly-wheel may be lightened towards the centre by
having apertures f pressed or stamped out, leaving portions to serve the purpose
of arms.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
In dynamo-electric motors and generators, the use of a steel or iron boiler plate
fly-wheel fitted thereto, and constructed in the manner and for the purpose
substantially as herein before described.
Dated this 20th day of December 1803
THOMAS PRESCOTT,
53, Arcade Chambers, St. Mary's Gate, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Apparatus for Trimming Photographs.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 28th June, 1893-Accepted, 29th July, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Trimming Photographs.
I, ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL RETTIE, of 16 Great King Street, Edinburgh, in
the County of Midlothian, N.B. 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 said invention comprises various improvements in apparatus for trimming
photographs, including improved means for holding the paper and of adjustment to
suit different thicknesses of same, and other details.
The description of my improvements is assisted by two sheets of explanatory
drawings, hereunto appended and hereinafter referred to.
Figures 1. to 8. (Sheet 1.) comprise views of one modification of the apparatus
in which
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page_text: set square. Such gripper is then held down upon the paper by means of the
tongue 25, and the required amount of paper cut off by means of a knife guided by
the edge of the set square 24. In a somewhat similar manner the other edges of
the prints are trimmed. For example:-By placing the set square at right angles
to its previous position, the edge F. of the paper may be cut, after which the other
sides of the print are cut, using the edges of the gripper as a guide, the order in
which these operations should be carried out, being shown by the letters E. F. G. H.
taken in order.
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 apparatus for trimming photographs :-
-
(1) The general construction, combination and arrangements of parts, sub-
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth and illustrated on Sheet 1.
Figures 1. to 8. inclusive.
(2) The improved rectangular gripper 18. as hereinbefore described and
illustrated.
(3) The improved screw catch 19. as described, and illustrated.
(4) The use of washers 20. for adjusting the relative position of the gripper, its
catch, and the glass plate as described and illustrated.
(5) The receptacle 22. for holding washers as described and illustrated.
(6) The general construction, combination and arrangement of parts, sub-
stantially as and for the purposes herein set forth, and illustrated on Sheets 1. and 2,
Figures 7. and 9. to 15. inclusive.
(7) The improved rectangular gripper 18. as herein before described and
illustrated.
(8) The improved spring catch, as described and illustrated.
Dated this 22nd day of June 1893.
GEO. C. DOUGLAS & Co.,
41, Reform Street, Dundee, Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in Ratchet Braces.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ratchet Braces.
I, RUDOLF CUNTZ, of Kastanien-Allee 33, Hamburg, in the Empire of Germany,
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 :-
This invention relates to ratchet braces and consists in a special arrangement or
construction to render the lever operative during its return as well as its forward
stroke and to prevent the stock running backwards with the lever.
The invention is illustrated in two modifications in the annexed drawing in
which
Figs. 1 and 3 are elevational views, partially in section, and Figs. 2 and 4 plans
in section of the two forms.
In this present arrangement only one handle is required for actuating this brace.
The lever carries two catches, which engage with the ratchet wheel on different
sides so that on the to and fro movement of the lever, the spindle on which the
ratchet wheel is, turns in one direction only. The securing of the frame or head a
of the ratchet brace against turning is effected by providing on its upper side
points i, which enter the counter surface p which serves as abutment for the pressure
of the brace. bis the stock which is regulated by means of the screw-threaded
socket cap b' and actuated by the aid of the ratchet wheel r.
The hand-lever his pivoted on an axle pin in the head a. This latter has
racks n and n which are pressed by springs m ml into the teeth of the ratchet
wheel, and which, on moving the hand lever to and fro, rotate the stock in direction
of the arrow Fig. 2.
The hand-lever h consists of two parts, the handle proper h and the piece h¹
pivoted on the axle-pin l, these parts are connected with each other by the bolt l',
whereby the handle h may be disconnected and displaced with regard to the part h¹
through an angle of 90° on either side.
In the modification shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the pawl n' does not immediately
engage with the ratchet-wheel r, but with an intermediate wheel r¹, which latter is
fixed with a cog-wheel which transfers the movement of the wheel to another
cog-wheel, fixed to the ratchet wheel 1.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
An improved ratchet-brace in which the head or frame is secured against
revolution by points i adapted to engage in the counter surface p serving as abut-
ment, the head carrying a pivoted handle h adapted to actuate a ratchet-wheel r by
means of two pawls or racks n and n' engaging direct therewith one on each side,
or the one engaging therewith and the other operating upon a second ratchet wheel
in connection with the stock by toothed gearing.
Dated this 3rd day of July 1803
R. HADDAN,
Herbert Haddan & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Venetian Blinds.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Aug., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 28th May, 1894-Accepted, 30th June, 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Venetian Blinds.
"
ALFRED FRANCIS RUBERY "Branksome' Crawley Road Leyton Essex
Cabinet Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
A Venetian blind made with laths of wood, metal, paper maché, or any materials
or substances adaptable these laths of blind are pulled up by cords, or metal cord, or
chains (whichever used) the laths being so made and perforated where cord (which-
ever used) runs through that the action of cord running through pulls up and gathers
the laths separately at top of blind that is, they pull up and gather at the top of
the blind instead of at the bottom as at present, so doing away with the present
great objection and eyesore to Venetian blinds of having a thick mass of laths
gather across window when the blind is pulled part or half way up and which
obstructs the light. These laths if made of wood or anything that will wear
through constant running of cords can have a piece of metal, hard wood, tube, or
anything suitable let in lath where cord passes through, that, will resist the wear of
the cord running through same. Or these laths may be inade and have a piece of
india rubber or other material or substance adaptable that will grip or hold cord
with sufficient strength to carry up each lath separately and attain effect
required.
Dated this 26th day of August 1893.

page_text: In the drawing:-a are the laths of the blind and 6 is the cord which passes
through them. c is a metal eyelet formed around the slot d.
The action is as follows:-When the cord b is raised, the angle at which it
passes through the slot d is just sufficient to cause a light grip, and so carry the
laths a upwards with it, but the grip is not hard enough to prevent the cord from
travelling through the gathered laths at the top of the blind.
When the laths are made from hard woods the eyelet c can be dispensed with.
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. Cutting the slots in the laths of Venetian blinds, substantially as & for the
purpose herein set forth.
2. The Improvements in and relating to Venetian Blinds, substantially as
.described and shown in the drawing.
Dated this 28th day of May 1894.
ALFRED FRANCIS RUBERY.
Improved Screw Clamp.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Dec., 1893-Accepted, 6th Jan., 1894
Improved Screw Clamp.
We FRIEDRICH MARTIN FESSLER, Pattern Maker of 35 Freibadstrasse, and
HEINRICH WIESER, Manufacturer of Capuzinerstrasse No. 56, both of Munich
in the Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire, do hereby declare the nature of our
invention and in what manner the same is performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The present invention consists of a detachable screw clamp, which may be easily
taken apart and fixed together at will. The said clamp has the additional
advantage, that the parts forming the bow are not dovetailed together as hitherto,
but clamped by means of a bolt extending through all parts so that a loosening of
the said bow as is often the case at present, is entirely avoided.
And in order to make the present description more easily intelligible reference is
had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters denote similar parts
throughout the several views.
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the clamp and
Fig. 2 a sectional plan on the line in Fig. 1.
The parts a b and d of the clamp, which form the bow are connected up in the
following manner :-
"
The intermediate piece is provided with two screws and f¹ fixed therein one
at each end and projecting outwards with their threaded ends. The upper and
lower crossbars a and b are each screwed onto the said screws fand f respectively
and the bolt 9 is then passed through all three parts which are bored for its
reception, and secured in position by means of a nut h. The clamping screw
spindle c fits in a threaded orifice in the lower arm b.
To detach the clamp it is only necessary to remove the nut h, take out the bolt g
and unscrew the two end pieces a and b; the clamp can then be conveniently
packed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is performed, we declare that what we
claim is
The combination of the intermediate piece d, having projecting screws f and f¹
at each end, the upper and lower cross pieces a and b to thread onto said screws, a
bolt g to penetrate all three parts and having a nut h, and a screw spindle c in the
lower arm substantially as described and shown.
Dated this 2nd day of December 1893.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
Agents for the Applicants.
Mechanical Toy or Game.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Mechanical Toy or Game.
I, CARL OSCAR OTTO of Röhrhofsgasse, Dresden, in the 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 :-
This invention relates to a toy or game which I term "The humorous stork
questioning game " and is designed for the amusement both of children and adults.
In the drawing
Fig. 1 is a side view of the toy partly in section through line - of Fig. 2, and
Fig. 2 is a front view of the same partly in section through line y-y of Fig. 1.
a is a casing in which is mounted a spindle b on which a hand wheel c, disc d and
toothed wheel e are soldered. Spindle is secured against displacement by two
wires projecting from a side of the casing in the form of a fork so as to take
disc d between them. is a second spindle carried in partitions h, i, and having
fixed upon it toothed wheel j and excentrick and secured against displacement by
a small disc or collar on the end of the same. Small toothed wheel or pinion
ne and shewn bearing
engages wheel j. is a slide bar or block guided in partition
against spindle g. It has attached to it one end of a rod n the other end of which
is mounted to be capable of turning on point o in an extension of the neck of the
stork which neck is connected to the body by a spindle
upon which there is a
spring or springs q one end of which is soldered to the neck and the other end to
the body. r is a frame fixed in the bill of the stork and carrying by its ends two
small beds lying back to back one containing a boy and the other a girl figure
the bed of each respective figure being known by a band of a particular colour,
say blue and red. The beds are mounted to be turned round one end of the same
being connected with a toothed discs for engagement in toothed disc t.
Upon turning hand wheel c spindle b is turned round setting in motion from
pinion e the wheel ; spindle g and excentrick this latter working against bar to
raise it so as to operate a lever connecting o, p, and thus move down the neck of
the stork when toothed disc or wheels will engage in toothed disc t fashioned to
represent a flower. Upon the springing back of the neck (when hand wheel c is
released) by the action of spring q ou spindle p the double bed is set in rotary
motion and when this motion ceases and the bed stopped the particular child,
whether boy or girl which comes uppermost is indicated by a particular colour of
band or other suitable way.
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 mechanical toy or game constructed and operated substantially as described
and shewn.
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Match-box whereby Matches may be Struck without Exposure to the Wind.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Nov., 1893-Accepted, 20th Jan., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Match-box whereby Matches may be Struck without
Exposure to the Wind.
I JOHN JACKSON WILKS Uplands Beckenham Kent Gentleman do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention is that of an improved match box whereby matches may be struck
without exposure to the wind. It consists of two parts, viz. (A) an outer case of
any convenient shape which may be perforated in parts or not and (B) a box which
fits into the case. The box has at one end a prepared surface (F) on which
matches may be struck. In two sides of the case are (C C) narrow openings
running longitudinally from about the middle of the case to (D) a rim at one end
of it. The sides of the box are fitted (E E) with pins or other contrivances, which
work along the openings in the case so that as the box is pushed through the case
it is stopped when the pins reach the rim. When the box is pushed or drawn
through the case to the required distance a space is left at one end of the case
which forms a shelter & within which the match can be struck without undue
exposure to the wind.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The invention of an improved match box substantially as hereinbefore set
forth & described
Improvements in Tea Cups and other Drinking Vessels.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Feb., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 26th Oct., 1893-Accepted, 9th Dec., 1893
⚫PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tea Cups and other Drinking Vessels.
I HERBERT GRAVENOR APPLEBY of Tanshelf, Pontefract, in the County of
York, Bank Cashier do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
A cup or other drinking vessel to be constructed with a projecting rim at a
suitable distance from the bottom. This rim may in the case of a tea, or breakfast
cup, project partly on one side or all round as may be found most convenient inside
the cup. In the case of a drinking glass, the rim would be provided all round at a
suitable distance from the bottom. The object of this invention is to stop or catch
any dregs or sediment entering the mouth while drinking.
Dated this 15th day of February 1893.
RT. MOFFAT MCDOWALL,
Carlton Street, Castleford, Yorks, Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tea Cups and other Drinking Vessels.
I, HERBERT GRAVENOR APPLEBY, of Tanshelf, Pontefract, in the County of
York, Bank Cashier do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
My invention consists of in making a projecting rim inside a cup or other
drinking vessel.
Its object is to keep back any portion or all sediment as may be practicable
while drinking, and comprises the improvements now described or shown on the
accompanying drawing.
.
Fig. 1 is a tea-cup showing in dotted outline a part of the projecting rim and
Fig. 2 is a section of a part of it taken upon line marked a. a.
Fig. 3 is a drinking glass also showing in dotted outline the projecting rim,
which latter in this case is carried all round; Fig. 4 is a section of a part
marked b, b, in Fig. 3.
4
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven
tion, and in what manner the same is performed I declare that what I claim is
1. Forming tea cups or other drinking vessels with a projecting rim partly round
as in the drawings.
2. Making glasses or other drinking vessels with a projecting rim round inside
as in the drawings.
1000
RT. MOFFAT MODOWALL,
Carlton Street, Castleford, Yorks, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Draught Traces.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Dec., 1893-Accepted, 13th Jan., 1894
UUMI LEIE CIUITIATION.
Improvements in Draught Traces.
I, RUDOLF BAUMANN, of Neudek, bei Karlsbad, Bohemia, in the Empire of
Austria, 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 :-
Heretofore the draught traces for freight carts and similar vehicles have usually
been composed of cords one end of which terminated in a piece of iron chain, while
the other end-forming the side-piece or shoulder-piece-was made of leather. The
drawbacks affecting these traces are that they are easily broken, and are difficult
to repair. Furthermore the side or shoulder-piece presses against the horse in such
a manner as to impede it in its action and cause soreness by the continual rubbing
and chafing.
The object of this invention is to obviate or overcome these drawbacks which is
effected in the manner shown in the accompanying drawing, in which Figures 1
and 2 are views illustrating the construction of my improved trace.
Throughout the views similar parts are marked with like letters of reference.
The trace consists essentially of a rod and a length of chain. The rod D is
hooked by means of an eye such as B to the collar, and it is shaped to conform to
the forequarters of the horse as shown by Figure 2. To this rod is connected the
link-chain K which carries a hook such as H at its free end.
The trace is attached to the cart or similar vehicle by passing the chain through.
a ring provided on the spring-tree bar or other convenient part of the cart, and
connecting the hook H with any desired link of the chain K.
In this manner it is possible to make the trace of any desired length, whilst the
horse has greater freedom of action because it is not impeded in its freedom of
motion by the iron side-piece. Furthermore great durability of the traces is
ensured, and should the chain break it could easily be repaired.
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 draught trace for freight carts and the like consisting essentially of a metal
rod or bar shaped to fit the fore quarters of the draught animal, and of a link
chain adjustable in its length, as set forth.
DL
1000
ROBT. ED. PHILLIPS, M.J.M.E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Constructing and Connecting Galvanic Elements.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Feb., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 16th Nov., 1893--Accepted, 10th Feb., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Constructing and Connecting Galvanic Elements.
HENRY NEHMER Electrician 4 & 6 Grafton Street Gower Street London W.C.
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Each element consists of a cylindrical zine vessel which forms the negative pole,
into the centre of this cylinder is sealed a thin round carbon rod, which projects
over the cylinder forming the positive pole. On to the top edge of the zink
cylinder is soldered a strong fork shaped inetal spring, which embraces the carbon
of the next element in such a manner, that the pressure on either side of the carbon
is equally strong. In this way any number of elements can be connected and
disconnected with great rapidity, without the aid of skilled labour.
Dated this 16th day of February 1893.
HENRY NEHMER.
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Constructing and Connecting Galvanic Elements.
HENRY NEHMER Electrician 27 Sekforde Street Clerkenwell London E.C. 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 element consists of a cylindrical zinc vessel a which forms the negative pole,
into the centre of which is sealed (but insulated) a thin rouud carbon rod 6 which
projects over the cylinder a and forms the positive pole. On to the top edge of the
zinc cylinder is fastened a strong, fork shaped metal spring c in such a manner that
it can embrace the carbon of the next element with equal pressure on either side.
In this way any number of elements can be connected and disconnected with great
rapidity and without the aid of skilled labour.
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;
I. A cylindrical zinc vessel with a round carbon rod in the centre.
II. A cylindrical zinc vessel to which is fastened a fork shaped metal spring.
Dated this 16th day of November 1893.
HENRY NEHMER.
Improvements in Cleaning and Polishing Machines for Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Apr., 1893-Accepted, 20th May, 1893
CUMI DI DI MULTICATION.
Improvements in Cleaning and Polishing Machines for Boots
and Shoes.
I, FRIEDRICH WILHELM BERENDT of 32 Holzdamm, Hamburg, Germany,
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 :-
It has heretofore been necessary to employ hand brushes for cleaning and finishing
off boots and shoes, and this has taken up much time and has given much trouble.
Now the cylindrical brush illustrated in the accompanying drawing enables the
aforesaid object to be effected in a simple and rapid manner.
In the accompanying drawing:
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of the brush, and
Fig. 2 is a side elevation of Fig. 1.
To a suitable base which may be a board a Fig. 1 there are screwed two
uprights b and c which may be made of wood or of cast iron or other suitable material
the distance between the two being made such as to allow of free movement of the
boot between the same. These said uprights constitute the support of a shaft d
which is rigidly connected to the brush i and on which a toothed wheel located
outside of the upright is keyea.
The distance of the brush i from the board a must also be suitably arranged in
such a manner that the bristles shall press or rub against the boots with sufficient
but not too great pressure because in the latter case when blacking is used too much
of the latter would be applied (to the boots) and consequently no polish would be
obtained.
In the upright there is also carried a second short shaft fupon which is keyed
a crank with handle y and a larger toothed wheel ' engaging with the toothed
wheel z.
The ratio of the two toothed wheels has been made suitably as 3: 1.
The
When now the brush is to be used the toothed wheel and thereby the toothed
wheel z with the polishing brush i are caused to rotate by means of the crank h
the polishing brush making three times as many revolutions as the crank shaft h.
Then the boot or shoe is placed between the brush and the board a.
polishing brush i is smeared with the material employed and the latter will be
rapidly and uniformly applied to the boot or shoe through the rapid rotation of the
brush i.
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 cylindrical brush for blacking and polishing boots and shoes so arranged
that a cylindrical roller furnished with bristles is caused to revolve rapidly by
means of a crank and handle thereon driving a toothed wheel engaging with a
second larger toothed wheel the latter fixed on the axis of the brush all combined
substantially in the manner and for the purposes hereinbefore described and
illustrated in the drawings hereunto annexed.
Dated this 10th dox of Anil 1902
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Chimney Pot.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Jan., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 17th Apr., 1893-Accepted, 20th May, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Chimney Pot.
I FREDERICK ARTHUR MARTIN of 65 Rollo Street, Battersea Park Road, in
the County of Surrey, Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
:-
The object of this invention is to prevent a down draught in chimnies.
According to this invention I make the chimney pot of a double crank form and
below the upper crank portion just under the second angle from the top I fit a short
tube or funnel and just under the third angle from top I fit another short tube or
funnel at the opposite side of the pot to which the first named short tube or funnel
is fixed. Both the said tubes or funnels are fixed so as to point downwards.
Dated this 5th day of January 1893.
BROWNE & Co.,
9, Warwick Court, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Chimney Pot.
I FREDERICK ARTHUR MARTIN of 65 Rollo Street, Battersea Park Road in
the County of Surrey, 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 :-
The object of this invention is to prevent a down draught in chimneys.
According to this invention I make the chimney pot of a double crank form and
below the upper crank portion just under the second angle from the top I fit a short
tube or funnel and just under the third angle from top I fit another short tube or
funnel at the opposite side of the pot to which the first named short tube or funnel
is fixed.
Both the said tubes or funnels are fixed so as to point downwards.
And in order to explain my said invention more fully I will now describe the
same with reference to the accompanying drawing which shews elevation of a
chimney pot constructed according to my said invention. a shews the pot bb tubes
of funnels.
The top of the pot need not necessarily be of the form shewn as this may be of
other 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) Chimney pots having a double cranked form in combination with the funnels
or tubes b. b.
(2) Chimney pots constructed substantially as set forth.
Improvements in Ventilating Hats.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Mar., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 10th May, 1893-Accepted. 10th June. 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ventilating Hats.
WILLIAM BROWN 206 Stanton Street Newcastle-on-Tyne General Merchant do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The fixing of two or more ventilators through the bands and (inside) leather of
every description of felt, silk &/or other hats for men &/or boys and one or more
ventilators in the tops or crowns of said hats.
The ventilators are fluted eyelets let into holes bored in the hats and the ends of
said eyelets are then turned down so as to fix them inside the hats.
Dated this 29th day of March 1893.
WILLIAM BROWN.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ventilating Hats.
I, WILLIAM BROWN of Box 56 P.O. Swansea late of 206 Stanton Street
Newcastle on Tyne General Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improvement in ventilating every description of felt,
silk and other hats and consists in making two or more perforations or ventilators
through the hat-bands and inside leathers, and one or more perforations or
ventilators through the tops of the hats, so that the fresh air may enter the lower
part of the hats and circulate over the head, whereby the head is kept cool owing
to the circulation of air through the ventilators or perforations.
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. Ventilatino hats and cans substantially as described and set forth.
Dated this 10th day of May 1893.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Castings.
Year: 1893

page_text: e of Application, 18th Jan., 1893-Accepted, 18th Feb., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Castings.
I, WILHELM AUREL POLSTER, of Neu'sche Promenade, Bautzen, in the Empire
of Germany, Director, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
In order to render soft or hard metallic castings, of any desired shape, more
durable, that is to say, tougher and stronger, I first place in the mould a piece of
metal netting or woven wire, which is made of stronger or tougher material in
regard to its tensile strength than the material forming the general body of the
casting, and such metal netting or woven wire is so shaped and fixed in the mould
as to give the required additional strength to the general body thereof or to those
parts where such additional strength is particularly required.
The molten metal is poured into the mould so as to enclose the metal netting or
woven wire above referred to, and such netting or woven wire is intended to form a
connection with the casting similar to bracing or sweating, so that in case of flaws
in the casting, the tensile strength is directly obtained by the fibres of the metal
netting or woven wire.
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 method or process of producing tough and high resistance castings of various
descriptions and of various metals or alloys by first placing metal netting or woven
wire in suitable position in the mould and then surrounding the same with the
molten metal forming the general body of the casting, substantially as herein
described.
Dated this 18th day of January 1803
WILHELM AUREL POLSTER,
By Harris & Mills,
23, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents.