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Improvements in Kettles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 8th June, 1899-Accepted, 8th July, 1899
Improvements in Kettles.
I, PERCY EDMUND HALL, of Exeter College, Oxford, an Undergraduate of the said
College, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described & ascertained in & by the
following statement:-
My invention relates to improvements in kettles, the object being to provide
utensils of this kind, the contents of which can be more realily heated than is
possible with those as ordinarily constructed. Kettles made in accordance with my
invention will also serve as blowers to draw up the fire and in the case of kitcheners
will render unnecessary the removal of the cover when a kettle is to be boiled.
In carrying my invention into effect I proceed in or in about the following manner
making reference to the accompanying of drawing which shows a side view. I
provide a metallic vessel a to contain the water, this vessel being comparatively flat,
that is to say having little space between the back b and the front c. The front is
provided with a spout d and the top with a lid e and handle f. At the back are
hooks g by which the vessel can be hung on the top or other bars of the fireplace.
Projecting outwardly from the back 6 are hollow cones h destined to enter the
burning fuel when the kettle is hung in front of the fire. The vessel a being filled
with water and hung on the bars by the hooks g, the water in the cones h becomes
heated and these heated portions of water passing into that contained in the part a
gradually heats the whole.
As already mentioned a kettle thus bung in front of the fire acts as a "blower"
and also obviates the necessity of opening the top of a kitchener when a kettle is
required to be boiled.
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. Improved kettles consisting essentially of a flat hollow vessel to contain the
fluid to be boiled, the said vessel being provided with a spout, a lid and a handle,
and with hooks for hanging the said vessel in front of the fire, conical tubes being
also provided to enter the burning fuel when the kettle is hung in position, the whole
substantially as described in the above specification and exemplified in the accom-
panying drawing.
2. Improved kettles constructed and operating substantially as described in the
above specification and exemplified in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 28th day of May 1899.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, E.C., Agents,
Improvements in or relating to Instruments for use in Cleaning Knives, Forks, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 12th June, 1899-Accepted, 29th July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Instruments for use in Cleaning
Knives, Forks, and the like.
I, JULIUS CONSTANTIN WOLDEMAR ULRICH, Farmer, of 87, Vogtstrasse,
Frankfurt on Maine, 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:-
The present invention relates to an instrument for use in cleaning knives,
forks and the like in a simple and practical manner.
In the accompanying drawing such a device is represented in
Figure 1 in front view, and in
Figure 2 in side view.
On a shaft are arranged a series of discs of suitable material, preferably of
different widths which permit the cleaning and polishing of forks of any size or
shape and whether they are provided with two, three or more prongs, owing to
the spaces provided between the said discs. On the same shaft are also arranged
side by side two dises e which serve for the cleaning of knife-blades and finally
the shaft is also provided with a cylinder d for the purpose of polishing the
articles.
The shaft a can be actuated by means of a crank handle to be worked by hand
or otherwise, and is arranged in bearings on a frame f which by means of a
clamp and the fastening screw h can be fastened to any convenient support, as
for instance, a kitchen table or the like.
It may be observed that the number or order of the different kinds of discs b
and c and of the polishing cylinder may be varied according to requirements.
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 knife, fork and like cleaner comprising a shaft provided with a series of
spaced discs such as for knives and a polishing cylinder substantially as
described.
2. In a knife fork and like cleaner of the kind described comprising a shaft
with a series of cleaning and polishing dises a crank and supporting frame
provided with means for attaching the device to a table or the like, substantially
as described.
3. The complete knife, fork and like cleaner, substantially as described and
illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 12th day of June 1899
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Box, for Holding Cigarettes and Tobacco.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Oct.,. 1899
Complete Specification Left, 9th May, 1900-Accepted, 8th Sept., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Box, for Holding Cigarettes and Tobacco.
FRANK MARLAND SEDDON, C/o. Messrs. Lambert & Butler Ltd., 141, Drury
Lane, London, W.C., Manager of Cigarette Factory, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to boxes for containing cigarettes and tobacco, and it
has for its object to provide a useful and improved package, which will keep
the contents in better condition than the paper packets, and be lighter and more
convenient than the tin boxes now generally used, and the cover of which may be
utilised as a matchbox holder when empty.
In carrying out 'my invention I form the inside or slide from paper or card-
board, cut, scored and folded to fit inside the oblong cover which cover is formed
of tin plate or other suitable metal, printed enamelled or embossed with any
suitable design. This cover has openings cut in each of its two narrow sides, to
expose the friction surface of a safety matchbox when utilised as a matchbox
holder.
Dated this Fourteenth day of October 1899.
An Improved Fox, for Holding Cigarettes and Tobacco.
FRANK MARLAND SEDDON, 141, Drury Lane, London, W.C., Manager of
Cigarette Factory, 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 boxes for containing cigarettes and tobacco and it
has for its object to provide a useful and improved package which will keep
the contents in better condition than the paper packets and be lighter and more
convenient than the tin boxes now generally used and the cover of which may be
utilized as a matchbox holder when empty.
In carrying out my invention I form the inside or slide from paper or card-
board cut, scored and folded to fit inside the oblong cover which cover is formed
of tin plate or other suitable metal printed enamelled or embossed with any
suitable design. This cover may have openings cut in each of its two narrow
sides to expose the friction surface of a matchbox when utilized as a matchbox.
bolder.
In the accompanying drawing:

page_text: Fig. 2. Shows the inner slide of paper, scored to fit cover.
Fig. 3. Shows the box complete.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. An improved box for holding cigarettes or tobacco consisting of an oblong
metal cover and an inside slide of paper or cardboard.
2. An improved box for holding cigarettes or tobacco consisting of an oblong
metal cover open at both ends and with openings cut in each of its two narrow
sides, and an inside sliding piece of paper or cardboard.
Dated this Ninth day of May 1900.
FRANK MARLAND SEDDON
Improvements in the Forwarding Terminals of Pneumatic Despatch Systems.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 14th June, 1899
Complete Specification Left, 24th Feb., 1900 -Accepted, 7th Apr., 1900
Improvements in the Forwarding Terminals of Pneumatic Despatch
Systems.
We, LAMSON PNEUMATIC TUBE COMPANY LIMITED, of 20, Cheapside, London,
and ROBERT THOMAS JENNEY, also of 20, Cheapside, London, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In the pneumatic despatch systems such as are at present in use it is custom-
ary to hold the door or opening through which the carrier is inserted closed by
hand or like pressure until the carrier has reached the arrival terminal.
According to the present invention it is proposed to employ an inwardly
opening valve for the despatch terminal, such valve being normally closed by
spring or weight pressure, and when the pneumatic pressure is applied such
valve is forced even more firmly to its seat.
101
PT1000
Improvements in the Forwarding Terminals of Pneumatic Despatch
Systems.
We, LAMSON PNEUMATIC TUBE COMPANY, LIMITED, of 20, Cheapside, London,
and ROBERT THOMAS JENNEY, also of 20, Cheapside, London, 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:―
In the pneumatic despatch systems such as are at present in use, it is custom-
ary to hold the door or opening through which the carrier is inserted, closed by
hand or like pressure until the carrier has reached the arrival terminal.
According to the present invention it is proposed to employ an inwardly
opening valve for the despatch terminal such valve being normally closed by
spring or weight pressure and when the pneumatic pressure is applied behind
the carrier such valve is forced even more firmly on its seat, while if a vacuum
be produced in front of the carrier the valve readily opens sufficiently to admit
the air behind the carrier necessary for its propulsion.
In the accompanying drawings, Fig. 1 is a side sectional elevation of a terminal
constructed according to this invention, and Fig. 2 is a front elevation.

page_text: The terminal A is attached to carrying tube B in any convenient manner.
The opening C to the terminal is normally closed by an internally pivoted
valve D the edges of which where coming into contact with the terminal are
suitably faced say by rubber leather or the like so as to make a comparatively
air tight joint when said valve is closed by the action of spring E or by
internal pressure.
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:-
The improved forwarding terminal for pneumatic despatch systems substan-
tially as herein before described
Dated this 23rd day of February 1900.
PHILIP M. JUSTICE,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agent,
For the Applicants.
PHILIP M. JUSTICE,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agent,
For the Applicants.
An Improved Cue Case.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cue Case.
HENRY WILLIAM TYLER, Ironmonger, 5, Burton Street, Bath, Somerset, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improved cue case having a lock; to spring; or otherwise, on a small door,
which upon opening, removes bottom of cue case & releases the cue. The door
& bottom of cue case are as one.
1
IT
100
.
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1000
HENRY WILLIAM TYLER,
Burton Street, Bath.
HENRY WILLIAM TYLER, Ironmonger, 5, Burton Street, Bath, 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:-
Cue case which dispenses with fall down bottom and padlock having instead a
small door with spring or other lock fixed to same, which when opened removes
the bottom of cue case and allows the cue to drop out and when put in again
can be easily locked up.
The feature is introducing the side door at bottom of cue case to supersede
the old way of unhinging the bottom and fastening with a padlock this (A)
door and bottom (B) are one, and the side lock soldered to the door (A) or
rivetted.
Having now particularly described & 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:
HENRY WILLIAM TYLER,
5, Burton Street, Bath.
Improvements in Door and other Locks.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 2nd Dec.,
1899
COMPLETE SITOITICATION.
Improvements in Door and other Locks.
I, HERMANN VON DER HÖII, Junior, Lock Manufacturer, of 40, Werdenerstrasse,
Velbert, 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 for improvements in locks relates to that class of lock which
has hitherto required two turns of the key to shoot the bolt fully out, and has for
its object to provide a lock mechanism the arrangement of which is such that the
bolt is shot as far out of the lock case with one turn of the key as it is in other
similar locks with two such turns of the key.
In the accompanying drawing, the invention is shown as applied to a door-
lock, but is equally applicable to other forms of locks.
Figs. 1 to 3 are similar elevations of the lock mechanism showing different
positions of the movable bolt and the key.
Fig. 4 shows the form of the key-bit.
The invention consists in the arrangement whereby instead of the form hitherto
adopted of the bolt recess with several projections for engaging the key, the form
of the recess corresponds with the outline of the key-bit and the key-bit differing
from the form hitherto in use, is furnished with a recess of any preferred shape.
In the block a, a slot-shape recess c corresponding to the external shape of the
key bit b, is so arranged that, when the key is turned round once, the key-bit b
enters entirely into the recess.
In the key-bit a recess of any preferred form is provided, which may be
placed therein as desired.
The action of the locking apparatus is as follows:-
"
If the key be inserted in the lock and turned to the extent of 90° the nose e
formed by the edge of the recess centers the recess in the key-bit b and thereby
enables the key to be further turned until the key-bit is brought into the position
shown in Fig. 2 and lies completely in the recess c.
By this half turn of the key the bolt is pushed half out of the lock.
The further turning of the key to the extent of 90° for the purpose of throwing
the bolt entirely out of the lock-box is brought about by the entry of the nose e¹
formed by the incision c, into the recess d in the key-bit.
By means of a single three-quarter turn the key has now thrown the bolt
(ordinarily requiring two turns of the key) completely out of the lock-case.
When the bolt is thrown back the nose el first enters the recess in the key-bit
as shown in Fig. 3 and thereby enables the first turn of the key to the extent of
90° to be effected and the bolt to be completely drawn back by a single three
quarter turn of the key.
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. Lock mechanism, the distinguishing feature of which is that a slot-like recess
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1899-Accepted, 16th Dec., 1899
I, MATTHIAS HEINRICH THOFEHRN, of Lützowstrasse 1, Hanover, in the Empire
of 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 ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a screw jack which has the advantage that it is not too
heavy or too bulky, and can be used where space is limited.
It has also considerable length of stroke and good lifting power.
As will be seen in the drawing the screw jack consists of two short screw threaded
spindles of the same or different pitch screwing into each other the outer of which
forms at the same time the box for the inner spindle.
The manner of working of the screw jack is so that for instance by turning the
quadrant i first the inner spindle a is screwed out till the collar c bears against
the shoulder e of the outer hollow spindle b. By further turning the outer screw
spindle is also screwed out of its housing f till the shoulder g bears against the
shoulder h when the extreme limit of the screw jack is reached. By screwing
back spindle a this spindle goes first down till the collar reaches the plate d
then the outer spindle & follows till it touches the ground or a foot plate.
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:-
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1. In a screw jack the combination of two screw spindles ab of equal or different
pitch the outer spindle 6 of which forms the box for the inner spindle a for the
purpose to obtain twice as high a stroke as with only one of these spindles.
2. In the screw jack as in Claim 1 the collar o on the inner spindle a adapted to
bear against the shoulder e of the outer spindle b and takes the same with it when a
is screwed further up.
3. In the screw jack as in Claim 1 the shoulder or collar g on the spindle b
preventing a total outscrewing of b out of f.
4. In the screw jacks as in Claim 1 the plate d on the outer spindle 6 which,
when a is screwed back, causes 6 to be taken with it.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant, 18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., London.
A Medicine for Use in the Treatment of Sciatica, Rheumatics, Lumbago, and such like Complaints.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Dec., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 14th Sept., 1900-Accepted, 3rd Nov., 1900
A Medicine for Use in the Treatment of Sciatica, Rheumatics,
Lumbago, and such like Complaints.
I, WILLIAM Ross, Brookfield House, Alva, Clackmannanshire, Wool Mer-
chant, 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 medicine or embrocation which has been found
to be very effective in the treatment of rheumatics, sciatica, lumbago, and such
like complaints.
The medicine consists of the following ingredients simply combined together in
or about the proportions stated.
Tincture of myrrh
Hydrochloric acid or spirits of salt
Olive oil
1 part
2 parts
3 parts.

page_text: The medicine may be made up into bottles.
The medicine can be applied to the part undergoing treatment by rubbing
or washing.
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 consider novel and desire to claim is:-
A medicine for use in the treatment of rheumatics, sciatica, lumbago and such
like complaints composed of the above ingredients combined together in or
about the proportions stated.
Dated this 7th day of September 1900.
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
100, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Oct., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 16th July, 1900-Accepted, 18th Oct., 1900
I, HAROLD BERTRAM VINTEN, of Elm Side, Ramsgate, in the County, of Kent,
Surveyor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The improvements have for their object the use and adaption of one or more
supplementary or emergency tubes capable of inflation when desired on the
deflation by puncture or otherwise of the primary or ordinary inner inflatable
tube at present in use. For such purpose the invention consists in inserting in
the outer rubber tyre proper, preferably one extra inflatable tube placed over, or
under, and exterior to the ordinary inner inflatable tube generally in use, and
passing through by or round said ordinary tube, and communicating with the
supplementary inner tube an elastic or other small tube supplied with a valve or
valves fixed in, on or through the underside of the tyre proper whereby air may
be pumped into said supplementary tube as and when required.
The valve tube communicating with the ordinary tube and tyre proper is con-
veniently passed through the emergency tube by a tubular chamber made or other-
wise cemented therein so that the emergency tube may be inflated without the
air escaping by reason of the passage of the valve tube through it.
Thus on the exterior lying inflated tube being punctured, the other which it
is intended should be normally in a deflated or slightly inflated state, can then
be fully inflated and the tyre used.
Dated this 18th day of October 1800
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant.
I, HAROLD BERTRAM VINTEN, of Elm Side, Ramsgate, in the County of Kent,
Surveyor, 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 improvements have for their object the use and adaption of one or more
supplementary or emergency tubes capable of inflation when desired on the
deflation by puncture or otherwise of the primary or ordinary inner inflatable
tube at present in use. For such purpose the invention consists in inserting in
the outer rubber tyre proper, preferably one extra inflatable tube placed exterior
to the ordinary inner inflatable tube generally in use and between the same_and_
027
An Improved Glove to be Used in Swimming.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Aug., 1899-Accepted, 23rd Sept., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Glove to be Used in Swimming.
I, JOHANN FRIEDRICH WIEBKE, of 41, Oststrasse, Vegesack, in the Empire of
Germany, Master Tailor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement, and accompanying drawing, that is
to say:
This invention relates to an improved glove to be used in swimming, and
having the advantage that anyone can easily by its means, even though ignorant
of swimming, by lying on his back or standing in the water, by the simplest
movements keep himself above water, and moreover a little-skilled swimmer can
swim quickly forwards and so save his life. Indirectly the use of the glove tends
to preserving life, as the wearer of it has a greater sense of security in case of
danger.
As shown in the accompanying drawing, which is in illustration of my inven-
tion, the glove is provided between the fingers with connecting pieces a, by
means of which human beings, when in the water, can imitate the swimming of
web-footed birds.
The glove may be made of any suitable waterproof or other material.
It is obvious that by the use of this swimming glove, a man of inferior power
will not so easily lose his strength, since by the surface given to the hand, a
greater pressure on the water and consequently an increased displacement of the
water without corresponding exertion of strength, are possible.
The fastening of the glove upon the wrist can be conveniently effected by an
elastic band b, or the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
A swimming glove of suitable material, having connecting pieces a arranged
between the fingers in order to obtain a greater pressure upon the water without
unusual exertion, substantially as described and illustrated.
ALL
Avoust 1800
EDWARDS AND Co.,
Chartered Patent Agents, 65 and 66, Chancery Lane, London.
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1899

page_text: I, ARTHUR EDWARD HEATHCOTE, of 3, Budge Row, Cannon Street, London,
Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in that class of fireplaces wherein the
fire rests on or about the level of the hearth without front bars & has for its object
the saving of labour in the clearing away of ashes from under the grate and in
the removal of dust ashes and the like from the hearth itself. A trench is formed
in the brickwork, concrete or other material on which the hearth is supported
running from near the front of the hearth to the back of the fire. The front
part of this trench where under the hearth is six inches to twelve inches wide
and six inches to nine inches deep which sizes both in width and depth can be
varied in accordance with the size and requirements of the fireplace. The back
part of the trench can be wider to suit the width of the fireplace the widening
being gradual so as to run easily from front part to back part and in depth the
same as or slightly deeper than the front part such deepening if any to be gradu-
ated without any sudden drop. This trench may be finished complete in the
material in which it is formed or may be lined with a special lining of brick
fireclay stoneware or other suitable material and where the fireplace is on an
upper floor wherein the hearth is not upon a solid foundation this special lining
should be used made in one or more pieces and having support upon the adjacent
constructional parts of the building. The fire rests upon bars of the usual con-
struction set above the trench either level with or above the level of the hearth.
Across the front of the fireplace close in front of the fire bars a kerb formed of
glazed or other brick stoneware or other suitable material is placed for the better
retention of the fuel in its place. The portion of the trench under the hearth is
covered either entirely or in part with a loose cover formed of tile or other suit-
able material at a level with and forming part of the hearth itself which cover
may be fitted with handle for lifting which handle can be arranged to serve as
the rest to the fire-irons and the cover is perforated for the purpose of admitting
air to under the fire and to allow of the lust ashes and such like on the hearth
being swept into the trench without the removal of any part. The ashes dust
and the like are removed from the trench by a shovel inserted in the opening in
the hearth when the cover is removed and the fire bars remain undisturbed.
1000
ARTHUR HEATHCOTE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Acetylene Gas Burners for Cooking Stoves and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 14th Oct., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Acetylene Gas Burners for Cooking Stoves
and the like.
I, FRITZ TRENDEL., of 22, Michaelskirchplatz, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany,
Director of Manufactory, 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:-
Experiments have shown that a thorough mixture of acetylene and air, as
used for cooking purposes, burns at first with a non-luminous flame; but as soon
as the cooking stove becomes hot there is no longer a complete mixture, but
the flame has a luminous core produced by an imperfect mixing of the gas with
the air.
This invention has for its object to provide a burner which shall produce a
non-luminous flame and maintain the same under all ordinary conditions.
In the accompanying drawings a is the gas nozzle; 6 the principal mixing
pipe; c the burner proper; c a narrow shortened mixing pipe inserted in the
principal mixing pipe b; f the junction of the mixing pipe e with the principal
mixing pipe b. There is a space between the principal mixing pipe b and
the narrowed mixing pipe e. Whilst the acetylene gas and air are thoroughly
mixed by means of the narrowed mixing pipe e the hollow space prevents the
mixture of air and gas from being intercepted at the outlet opening of the narrow
tube e, the velocity of the in-flow from diminishing and any interference with
the thorough mixing of the gas and air.
The gas has rather a free course and can at once spread out the effect of which
is that the acetylene burner burns continuously with an uniform non-luminous
flame even when it is fully heated and is under moderate pressure. If on the
other hand, the space between the narrow mixing tube e and the further mixing
tube 6 be completely filled, the air and gas will no longer be thoroughly mixed
when the stove is once heated.
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:-
1. Acetylene burner characterised by a narrow mixing tube e arranged in the
principal mixing tube the outlet opening of which extends freely into the
principal mixing tube.
2. The improved acetylene gas burner for cooking stoves and the like sub-
stantially as described with reference to the drawings.
Dated this 8th day of September 1800
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Baths.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 31st Mar., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Baths.
I, MOSES JAMES ADAMS, Engineer, Park Lane Sanitary Works, Leeds, 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:-
Hitherto spray or shower baths where fitted with a metal hood or canopy, have
had within that hood a series of perforated pipes to give the shower, and in
some cases these pipes have been enclosed within another metal case or sheathing,
so that the pipes may be hidden, and through the inner case holes are pierced,
corresponding with the holes in the tubes. Now it is evident that this is a some-
what expensive method of construction. By my present arrangement I am able
to produce a much more simple and hence cheaper hood. The hood may be placed
on the ground with or without a suitable foot plate, or it may be placed above an
ordinary bath. Briefly my improvement consists in the use of two sheets of metal
to form the hood or canopy, between which the water is fed by suitable taps, the
inside sheet of the canopy being pierced with spray holes as necessary, and the
outer edges of the two sheets so closely united that no water shall escape. By
preference I form channels or grooves for the water ways as seen in plan A AA,
but if the sheets are not brought into close contact, these channels or grooves are
not necessary in all cases. In reference to the section at drawing Z a canopy is
shewn on a bath, the perforations shewn at A. At D, I shew an important
improvement, in that the lower part of the canopy is curved inwards in such a way
that the inside diameter of the canopy itself may be greater than that of the
bath, a result which has hitherto been unattained. It is possible to form a spray
canopy with the second sheet of metal, only sufficiently large to cover such portions
as the spray holes are pierced in, or to use strips to cover said perforations, and
this would be within the meaning of my invention, which is to do away with the
spray tubes now used. Suitable feed taps may be applied where wished; I shew
one at E.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1st. The use of a bath canopy or hood, the water ways in said hood or canopy
being formed by using two sheets of metal, between the inner faces of which
sheets the water is supplied.
2nd. The use of a bath canopy, whether of one or more sheets of metal, where
the said canopy is made wider than the inside of bath by reason of the indrawing
of the lower part of such canopy.
3rd. The combination of a canopy formed by sheets of metal arranged to form
water ways, with a bath, the said canopy being detachable therefrom or attached.
4th. The use of the said canopy shewn and described alone, or with a bath,
or its equivalent, though differing in conformity, substantially the same.
Dated this 12th day of December 1899.
MOSES JAMES ADAMS,
Engineer, Park Lane Sanitary Works, Leeds.
Improvements in Apparatus for Cooling Liquids.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Jan., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 7th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 11th Nov.,
1899
Improvements in Apparatus for Cooling Liquids.
I, GEORGE ROUGH SETON, of 25, Leigh Road, Leytonstone, in the County of
Essex, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
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My invention relates to liquid cooling apparatus of the kind described in the
Specification of former Letters Patent granted to me No. 2644 of 1894 & consists
in substituting for the feathers or ribs formed on cooling tubes hollow or tubular
lips through which water can be circulated. The said lips to be formed as A
or B or C in drawing or any suitable shape in cross section and placed at any
desired radius or angle.
Data thim 11th dazz of Tonua 1900
GEORGE ROUGH SETON, 25, Leigh Road, Leytonstone, Essex, 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 follow-
ing statement:
My invention relates to liquid cooling apparatus of the kind described in the
Specification of former Letters Patent granted to me No. 2644 of 1894 & consists
in substituting for the feathers or ribs formed on cooling tubes hollow or tubular
lips through which water can be circulated. The said lips to be formed as A
or B or C in drawing supplied with Provisional Specification No. 731 of 12th Jan.
'99 or any suitable shape in cross section and placed at any desired radius or angle.
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:-
Having substituted for the feathers or ribs formed on cooling tubes hollow or
tubular lips through which water can be circulated.
A New Medicinal Compound Oil.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New Medicinal Compound Oil.
JOSEPH POOL, 13, Manley Road, Newport, Monmouthshire, Great Western
Railway, Craneman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
Camomile
Horehound
Marshmallows
Dead red nettle
Rock stone crop
Rosemary
Opodildoc
Spikenard oil plant
Thyme
Wormwood
The above are the names of ingredients in liquid solution.
A new medicinal compound oils are very effective for neuralgia in face & head
aching pains in teeth & face. Inflamation in eyes stiff neck & sore throat diphtheria
quinsy inflamation on the lungs & bowels sciatica rheumatism cuts, scalds, burns,
bruises, or any broken flesh kills poisons, gatherings stoped chronic influenza pains.
Take effect in about 20 minutes.
TOONDIT DOOT
A New Medicinal Compound Oil.
JOSEPH РOOL, 9, Bolton Road, late of 13, Manley Road, Newport, Monmouthshire,
5 Great Western Railway, Craneman, 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:-

page_text: The above are the names of ingredients in liquid solution.
The following is the ailments to be treated by the above solution. Neuralgia in
face & head aching pains in teeth & face inflammation in eyes stiff neck &
sore throat diphtheria, quinsy inflammation on lungs & bowels sciatica rheumatism
cuts, scalds, burns, bruises, or any broken flesh kills poisons, gatherings annihilated
chronic influenza pains.
Mix the aforesaid ingredients in quantities stated stand in corked bottle in heat
50 degrees F 48 hours, shaking 3 times a day, pour the topmost part into another
vessel or bottle, this is ready for use the bottom or whitish part is of no use for the
above complaints.

page_text: Wet a piece of linen and binding on the aforesaid not to tight to stop circulation
14. CHRONIC INFLUENZA PAINS.
Take a bowel or other vessel with hot water immerse flannel ring the same, pour
oil theron 2 drachms place on the stomach.
15. SCIATICA AND RHEUMATISM.
Wet the finger on the mouth of the bottle and lightly smear on the afflicted parts.
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 my
claim is :-
A medicinal compound oil for application in respect of the ailments hereinbefore
set forth, and the like, the said oil being composed of the following ingredients in
liquid state in approximately the quantities stated, that is to say:
Camomile
Wormwood
Horehound
Marshmallow
Dead red nettle
Rock stone crop
Rosemary
Opodildoc
Spikenard oil plant
Thyme
15 drops.
30 drops.
OZ.
OZ.
1
OZ.
1
OZ.
oz.
1212312
Oz.
oz.
OZ.
Dated this day 28th June 1900.
JOSEPH POOL,
Improvements in Lettered Advertisements cr Sign Plates or Tablets.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Feb., 1899
Complete Specification Left 17th Mar. 1899-Accepted, 17th June, 1899
Improvements in Lettered Advertisements cr Sign Plates or Tablets.
THOMAS EATON, 68, The Crescent, London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, Pattern
Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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Two sheets of metal, secured, together by any method, such as soldering.
The face plate to be engraved through.
The engraved metal plates are made of the usual metals brass zinc or copper.
The letters and figures are engraved through the first sheet, and supported
at the back by a second sheet of metal, soldered in position and are of the same,
or, metal of a different color.
THOMAS EATON, 68, The Crescent, London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, Pattern-
maker, 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 engraved metal plates are made of the usual metals (viz.) brass, zinc, or
copper.
The designs are engraved through the first sheet, and supported at the back
by a second sheet of metal, soldered in position, and are metals of a different
color.
The feature is that when the filling in wax wears away, the design remains clear,
by the back sheet being of a different color.
The improved engraved plates, are for advertisements, such as, door or shop
window signs and the like.
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:-
:-
That, the face or top plate is of brass, with the required words or designs, en-
graved through.

page_text: After which a sheet of zinc is soldered on the back.
The face plate would then appear recessed, and the zinc being a different color,
would cause the words or design's to remain clear, when the filling in wax had
worn away, or perished from the plate.
Improved Aluminium Horse-shoe.
Year: 1899

page_text: Cate of Application, 5th May, 1899-Accepted, 17th June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Aluminium Horse-shoe.
I, FERDINAND GEORGE, of 46, Rue de Molembeck, Brussels, in the Kingdom of
Belgium, 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 my invention is the production of a solid and durable aluminium
horse-shoe.
The horse-shoes hitherto made of aluminium have the drawback of easily break-
ing when the nail is inserted, on account of the insufficient thickness of the metal.
which consequently does not offer the necessary resistance.
My invention consists in employing a sheath or backing of copper or other
metal of the same shape as the shoe, into which, or upon which, I cast aluminium,
which forms the body of the shoe.
In the accompanying drawings:-
Figure 1 is a plan view of my improved horse-shoe.
Figure 2 is a section on the line C, D of Figure 1, and
Figure 3 is a longitudinal section of the middle of the shoe.
Figure 4 shews the sheath without sides, and
Figure 5 shews the same viewed from the side and in section.
A is the sheath of copper or other metal, and B the aluminium which has been
cast into or on this sheath or backing.
This backing is intended to form the support of the mass of aluminium forming
the body of the horse-shoe and is U-shaped as shewn in Figures 1 to 3.
The aluminium is run upon this backing or sheath and is fixed there by means
of dove-tailed projections.
E is the sheath or backing, F is the mass of aluminium, G the dovetailed pro-
jections.
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 horseshoe, consisting essentially of a backing of copper or other
metal united to a solid filling of aluminium, substantially as described.
Dated the 5th day of May 1899.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Incubators or Cradles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Oct., 1899-Accepted, 30th Dec., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Incubators or Cradles.
I, JOHN SPENCER LOVELL, of 1, Snow Hill, in the County of Middlesex, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention (which has been communicated to
me from abroad by Léon Diffre, of 10 Boulevard Victor Hugo, Montpellier,
Hèrault, France,) and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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The object of this invention is to provide a simple and inexpensive incubator
or cradle for the reception of newly born infants
Figure 1 is a vertical longitudinal section, Figure 2 a vertical transverse section,
and Figure 3 a plan of a cradle made according to this invention.
a is a metal (preferably copper) cradle secured by knobs to forks on a frame
or stand c and closed by two glazed lids d hinged at d. Figure 4 shows to a
larger scale the method of securing the glass d in a metal rim d² by means of
an elastic cement filling a recess extending all round the rim except along
the line of the hinge d¹. Preferably the rim is provided with a strip of rubber d
to obviate jar and the danger of breaking the glass. It is advisable to round
the corners of the rim and of the cradle as shown in Figure 5 for the sake
of facilitating the cleansing of the cradle and of avoiding the danger of scratching
or wounding the child.
The cradle is provided with a wire mattress e (Figure 6) held in position by a
peg el entering a hole in the cradle and prevented from slipping by its length.
Beneath the cradle is a receptacle f for water, of the cross section shown so as to
present a small surface to the source of heat and a large surface to the cradle.
It is provided with a filling tube f¹ and an overflow f. To fill the receptacle
water is poured down the tube until it begins to overflow when the cap is put
on the overflow and the tube placed in the fork b. The water is heated by a
lamp g of any ordinary construction supported by a ring in the cross bar c¹.
The steam condenses in the tube f¹ and collects in the bottom thereof forming
a seal but if the temperature rises too high the water is forced up the tube
and allows an escape of steam. In order to keep the atmosphere of the cradle
moist a cup of water h may be placed under the mattress.
Two groups of holes are provided at the foot & head of the cradle for the
ingress and egress of air.
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:
Incubators or cradles substantially as described and shown.
Improvements in Zithers.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in Zithers.
I, JACK JAMES SALLMAYER, of 33S, East 17th Street, New York City, United
States of America, Salesman, 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 stringed musical instruments known as zithers and
has for its principal object to permit the executant to assume a natural and
comfortable position both with the body and hands, and also to permit the
performer to easily play whole chords or single strings in the accompaniment.
A practical embodiment of my invention is represented in the accompanying
drawings forming part of this Specification in which Figure 1 is a plan view of
the improvement and Figure 2 is a sectional side elevation of the same, on
line 22 Figure 1. Similar characters of reference indicate corresponding parts
in both views.
A is the body, and B the sound-board, of the improved zither over which are
stretched in a longitudinal direction the melody strings C adapted to be played
with the usual pick or other device, with the right-hand of the performer, at or
near the right-hand end of the instrument. Over the leit end of the mclody
strings C extend in a transverse direction the accompaniment strings 1) in such a
manner that the right-hand portion of the melody strings C remains for the
performer to readily play said strings as above mentioned. The accompaniment
strings D are arranged in groups for forming whole chords and the groups are
assembled in fan-shape, as plainly indicated in Figure 1, with the wider portion
toward the front side of the instrument and with the narrow end at the rear end
of the body. It will be seen that by this arrangement the operator can readily
pick the melody strings C in the usual manner with the right-hand, and play the
accompaniment strings D either in chords at the forward end of the groups of
strings or singly at or near the narrow or rear end thereof, by shifting the
left-hand correspondingly from the front towards the rear.
It is evident that by the construction described the performer does not change
the natural position of the body or hands while executing the music and conse-
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page_text: quently the performer is enabled to readily play the instrument for a considerable
length of time, without much fatigue.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I wish it to be under-
stocd that I am aware that it is not new to arrange the accompaniment strings
in groups for producing chords and I therefore lay no claim generally to such
arrangement, but I declare that what I claim is:--
1. A zither having strings arranged substantially as and for the purpose
specified.
2. A zither whose accompaniment strings range diagonally across the melody
strings.
3. A zither whose accompaniment strings are arranged in groups and spread
fan-like toward the front of the zither.
Dated thin with dan of Tu. 1900
A. M. & WM. CLARK,
Chartered Patent Agents, 53, Chancery Lane, London.