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Improvements in Button Hooks.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd June, 1896-Accepted, 4th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Button Hooks.
I, SIDNEY WIGGLESWORTH of Wesham, Kirkham, North Preston, Lancs,
Surgeon do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved button hook and is intended to allow them
to be applied more easily than is at present the case without danger of their
becoming entangled with the shank of the button.
The ordinary button hooks provided with a pointed hook at the end, the point
of which is apt to become engaged with the shank or eye of the button, and thus
render the buttoning more difficult.
In carrying out my invention I propose instead of employing an ordinary pointed
hook, to form the end of the hook with a small head or enlarged portion, which is
rounded. This enlarged portion is of sufficient size to prevent the extremity
engaging with the eye of the button, so that the hook is caused to pass round the
shank in a proper manner.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings in which Fig. 1 is an elevation of my improved
button hook, and Fig. 2 is a view of the same at right angles.
A is the button hook made in any ordinary manner but with a small bulb or
head a on the extremity of the hook serving the purpose above described.
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 new or improved button hook formed with a small rounded head or enlarge-
ment on the extremity of the book, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 2nd day of June 1896.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
31, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
New or Improved Fastening for Securing the Ends of Laths to the Rails of Bedsteads.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 14th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New or Improved Fastening for Securing the Ends of Laths to the
Rails of Bedsteads.
I, THOMAS PATRICK, of 6 Protheroe Road, Fulham, in the County of London,
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 has for its object a simple fastening for securing the laths of a
bedstead to the top, bottom, and side rails of the latter without the aid of a key
or the equivalent, as has heretofore been generally necessary.
My invention will be better understood and more easily carried into practical
effect if reference be had to the accompanying drawings, and I will describe the
same with reference to these.
Of these drawings Fig. 1 is a plan, and Fig. 2 an elevation of the ends of the
laths and a portion of the side rail of a bedstead fitted with my improved fastening,
and Figs. 3 and 4 are sectional elevations on lines A-A, B-B, Fig. 2.
To the bedstead rails are secured at the required intervals by rivetting, bolting,
or in any other convenient manner, plates or uprights a, each having a recess
formed in the upper edge thereof to receive a tongue b projecting from the bottom
edge of a second plate c by means of which said second plate is hinged to the first,
so that when arranged at right angles to one another, the part c with the tongue
projects from each side of the piece a and presents in combination therewith the
appearance of a T-piece.
The ends of the laths d have oblong openings formed in them to permit of their
being passed over, or removed from, the plates a and c when these are arranged to
form a continuation one of the other, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 4, such however
being prevented when the plates or parts a and c are arranged at right angles to
one another as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3.
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 fastening for securing the laths of a bedstead to the rails thereof formed of
two plates or pieces a and c arranged constructed and operating substantially as
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention" Office, Mitre Court, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Steam Superheating Apparatus.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Oct., 1896-Accepted, 5th Dec., 1896
Steam Superheating Apparatus.
I, JAN VON GRUBINSKI, of Warsaw, in the Empire of Russia, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what mauner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention has reference to an improved apparatus for the superheating of
steam, and it is arranged so that it requires no special fire place, but is advan-
tageously located in the flues leading to the chimney where a high temperature
of 300 to 400 Centigrade is prevailing.
As shown on the accompanying drawing, the steam superheater consists of a
series of hollow trays a° connected together at a¹ and fitted with a diaphragm
which affords communication between the upper and lower compartments, said
diaphragm being stiffened or strengthened by a central pipe or rod a³.
fis the entrance pipe for steam from any generator the steam flowing in thin
layers through the paths opened to it, leaves behind on the diaphragms a³
presenting a large heated surface small drops of water which can still be
evaporated and then get through pipe h in a superheated state to the place of
consumption.
Although as mentioned it is advantageous to locate the hereinbefore described
apparatus in the flues wherein there is a high temperature, yet it would be possible
to, under special circumstances, arrange the same is a firing place.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
An apparatus, preferably located in flues, leading to the chimney, for the purpose
of superheating steam, said apparatus consisting of hollow tray shaped bodies a
which are connected one with the other at a and possess a diaphragm a² which
connects together the upper and lower chambers of said tray, substantially as
herein described and as illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
October 1896.
JOHN P. O'DONNELL, Fel. Chart. Inst. P.A.,
70 & 71 Palace Chambers, Westminster, S.W.,
Agent for the said Applicant.
An Improved Mode of Advertising.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 8th July, 1896-Accepted, 3rd Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Mode of Advertising.
I, JESSE PAYNE, 6, Purbeck Terrace, Purbeck Road, Bournemouth, 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:-
The object of my invention is to utilize handle-pianos or like instruments for
the display of advertisements and notices or the like of any kind, and I carry my
invention into effect in or in about the following mauner, that is to say, I attach
centrally on one end of the axle of the tune-barrel a pully or equivalent which
rotates, by a gut or other band or equivalent, a pully at the end of a spindle passing
across the instrument above and parallel to the axis of the tune barrel. This upper
spindle has around it an endless band bearing advertisements or other notices, and
having at each end a chain running over sprocket wheels at each end of the upper
spindle. The advertisements may also be attached to or placed on horizontal slats,
the ends of which are attached to chains running over sprocket wheels as above
mentioned. The upper spindle runs in suitable bearings or brackets attached to
each end of the piano-case. When the tune barrel is revolved the pully at its end
rotates by gut or otherwise the upper spindle and causes the band or series of
advertisements to revolve thereon and expose them behind glass covered openings
extending from side to side of the instrument, and provided in the front and the
back of the instrument. The rotation of the band of advertisements causing them
to move down on one side and move upwards on the opposite side.
Having now particularly described and ascertained my said invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
The method of exhibiting behind glass covered openings in the back and front
of handle pianos or the like the said method consisting essentially of a pully or the
like attached to the end of the axis of the tune barrel the said pully rotating, by
any suitable means, an upper spindle on which revolves an endless band of
advertisements and other notices, the whole substantially as described in the above
specification.
Dated this 6th dor of Tulu, 1906
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, Loudon, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Cycling Shoes and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Jan., 1896-Accepted, 14th Mar., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cycling Shoes and the like.
I, GEORGE GRIFFIN of 54 Main Road, St. James Erd Northampton,
Shoemaker, 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 of improvements refers to cycling and walking shoes and relates
to the means by which they can be rendered flexible and pliable between the sole
of the boot, shoe, or slipper and the heel, in that portion called the waist, and
thereby obviating all stiffness felt by the movements of the feet when the several
muscles thereof are brought into action when cycling or walking.
It consists substantially of a thin layer of leather, or any suitable material
sewn to the upper of the boot, shoe or slipper while inside out and thinned or
tapered off near the waist and terminating there, instead of being carried right
to the heel. To this inner sole or thin layer is stitched the bottom or outer sole,
the stitching of which runs along the edge of the welt to where the inner sole
terminates and thence through the waist to the upper of the boot, shoe or slipper
and carried to the back of the heel.
By this arrangement the degree of flexibility is dependent upon the thickness of
the outer sole, while the stoutness of the sole itself will depend upon the thickness
of the inner sole or layer.
Fig. 1 is an elevation of the shoe.
Fig. 2 is an elevation showing an exaggerated bend at the waist due to the
movement of the foot.
Fig. 3 is a plan view of the inner sole.
The stitching of the inner sole a b to the upper ff is executed while both inner
sole and upper are turned inside out the pliability of both will allow of this being
done. After this stitching is completed along ff to bon both sides, it is then
reversed ready for the outer sole ede which is stitched along the edge from a to b
of the inner sole and thence from 6 along g g to the back of the heel and round
the other side.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The construction of the soles, of boots, shoes, and slippers substantially as
hereinbefore described.
2. In boots, shoes, and slippers, the combination of the parts forming the sole,
with the uppers for the purpose specified as and for the purpose set forth and
illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 18th day of January 1896.
Witness-
STANLEY EVANS.
GEORGE GRIFFIN.
X
His mark.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Metal Note Sheets.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Feb., 1896-Accepted, 18th Apr., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Metal Note Sheets.
I JOHN BRIERLEY HOWARD of the Firm of Brierley and Howard, Penny
Bank Chambers, Halifax in the County of York Patent Agents do hereby declare
the nature of this invention which has been communicated to me by the Firm of
Otto Helbig and Polikeit of Leipzig Gohlis in the Empire of Germany Musical
Instrument Manufacturers 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 the manufacture of metal note sheets*
with steel teeth which possess the advantage of great durability together with a
ready and easy means of fastening such steel teeth in position.
Such being the nature and object of my said invention the following is a
complete description of same reference being had to the accompanying drawings in
which:-
Fig. 1. is a sectional side elevation of part of a metal note sheet with steel
teeth.
Fig. 2. is a plan view of Fig. 1.
Figs. 3 and 4 are similar views to Figs. 1 and 2 but drawn to an enlarged scale.
According to this invention the note mark or tooth consists of a bent, pointed,
or blunt projection, "c" stamped out of the plate "a," this stamped out piece "c"
is bent and sticks with its point in a hole "e" in the plate "a" or rests against a
projection formed by punching outwards a short strip of the plate or sheet "a."
The fixing of the end of the curved projection "c" in the note sheet may be
effected in different ways, either the point "e" (Fig. 3 left tooth) may be stuck in
the stamped out hole "e" and then curved over or (Fig. 3 right tooth) it may be
stamped out bluntly "e" and rest with its straight edge against the stamped out
projection "f."
The pressure on the note teeth is towards the point or end so that in both modes
a high degree of stability and durability is obtained.
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 :-
Note teeth for metal note sheets consisting of projections stamped out and bent
backwards in a pointed angle with round top, the note marks "c" being bent up so
that the free ends "cc" may be stuck in to a hole "e" of the plate or sheet "a"
or rest against the stamped out angle "f" as herein described and substantially as
illustrated by the annexed drawings.
Dated this 20th day of February 1896.
J. BRIERLEY HOWARD,
Applicant.
Improvements in Skirt Bindings for Ladies' Dresses.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 12th Dec., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Skirt Bindings for Ladies' Dresses.
We, AARON MOSES WEBER, Manufacturer, of Oshkosh, County of Winnebago,
State of Wisconsin, U.S.A., and WILLIAM JAY HAY, Manufacturer, and GEORGE
HILTON, Lawyer, both of the same place 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 skirt bindings for ladies' dresses it has hitherto been customary to use either
rubber, leather, or velvet strips, it being deemed necessary to use a class of goods
that neither shrink or stretch, but these materials are objectionable as they do not
match the dress goods and tend to render the bottom of the dress unsightly. On
the other hand, the bindings of durable material which can be made to match the
dress goods have hitherto been considered unsuitable owing to their either stretching
or shrinking with use, and drawing the hem of the dress out of shape.
The object of the invention is to provide a durable form of skirt binding which
can be prepared and sold as an article of manufacture to match the various styles
of dress goods and which will not stretch or shrink with use so as to distort the
hem of the dress.
In the accompanying drawing which illustrates the invention,
Fig. 1 is a side view of a section of our improved skirt binding viewed from the
side of its attachment to the dress.
Fig. 2 a reverse view.
Fig. 3 a cross section, say on line a-a of Fig. 2.
Fig. 4 a section on line x-x of Fig. 3.
A is a strip of double texture rubber cloth faced with dress goods B, and folded
longitudinally, with a strip of tape C inserted between the folds and held therein by
one or more lines of stitching which may also secure the strips A and C to the
velvet facing D.
By this construction we are enabled to use the rubber cloth, which can be
readily made up in strips, with facing to match any kind of dress goods, while the
tape, inserted between the folds, prevents the cloth from stretching, and the
velvet strip provides appropriate means for attaching the binding to the dress.
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 :-
A skirt binding comprising a strip of dress goods covered on one face with
waterproof material, said strip being folded longitudinally to bring the waterproof
material to the inner side, and a non elastic reinforcing tape secured between the
edges of the strip to prevent stretching thereof, and an attaching strip or facing
secured to one of the outer faces of said folded strip, substantially as described
and shewn.
Dated this 30th day of September 1896
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicants.
Improvements in Shirts and like Garments.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 1st July, 1896-Accepted, 15th Aug., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Shirts and like Garments.
I, JOHN BALLINGER HAYWARD of Maurice Street, Bolton Road, Pendleton,
in the County of Lancaster, 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 :-
This invention relates to an improvement in shirts, and like garments, such as
jerseys and what are known as sweaters.
The object of this invention is to retain the garment in its place on the wearer,
and prevent wrinkling or working up into ridges by the action of the body, without
interfering with the freedom necessary for natural requirements.
I attain this object by the means hereinafter described and as shown in the
accompanying sheet of drawings in which
Fig. 1 represents a woven shirt and Fig. 2 a knitted jersey or sweater with the
extensions or bands that are the subject of this invention.
Fig. 3 shows the application of my invention.
In the several views shown similar letters refer to similar parts.
In this invention I form a shirt or like garment with bands or extensions as b
that are woven, knitted or otherwise attached thereto either during the process of
manufacture or at other times. The garment is put on in the ordinary manner and
the bands b placed around the thighs. Said bands are fastened by buttons or
equivalents, the parts a¹ of the garment a remaining free and unsecured. By these
means the fit of the shirt or like garment is retained irrespective of the action.
of the body.
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 shirts and like garments such as jerseys and what are known as sweaters, the
addition of bands or extensions as b that are woven, knitted, or otherwise attached
thereto, and secured around the thighs so as to leave the central portions a' of
the garment free, in the manner and for the purpose substantially as herein before
described.
Dated this 30th day of June 1896.
THOMAS PRESCOTT,
53 Arcade Chambers, St. Mary's Gate, Manchester,.
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Lights.
Year: 1896

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Lights.
We, ALBERT RAMMOSER, of Jaegerstrasse 4 Berlin, Engineer, and ALFRED
VON HAKE, of Mauerstrassé 2 Berlin, Lieutenant, in the Empire of Germany, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to the production of a solid incandescent thread material
or of solid bodies for incandescent lights formed of such material and adapted to
resist shock, falls etc.
Such incandescent thread material is made by using a thin wire of one of the platinum
group of metals as for instance platinum, iridium, osmium, ruthenium, rhodium, and
palladium, which wire may consist either of pure platinum, iridium, etc., or of any
corresponding alloy of the named platinum metals with one another or with other
metal. This wire is covered or overspun with cotton or any other appropriate fibres
in one or more layers lying over one another, one or more of such wires are connected
like a plait, with a corresponding number of cotton etc., threads, twisted together.
like a rope. The thus obtained inaterial after having been cleaned is impregnated
with one of the known lighting fluids and then made up into suitable shapes.
Such a body possesses the same lighting power as those hitherto known.
The illumiuating power can however be considerably augmented, by giving to it
any other form better fitting to the burner and therefore more advantageous.
The great advantage of this invention in comparison with other bodies composed
of cotton threads or the like, is that this body is resistant and at the same time
elastic.
These qualities protect it completely against injuries by shocks falls or the like
and secure for it an unlimited durability.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. A solid body for incandescent lighting consisting of an appropriate plait or
fabric composed of solid incandescent wires to or under one another the latter
being produced by covering or overspinning one or several thin wires of the group
of the platinum metals with an appropriate vegetable silk or any other usable fibres
in one or more layers these thin wires and fibres being twisted together plaited
spun or woven with one another or connected appropriately together in any other
manner, the said fibres being previously or afterwards impregnated with a lighting
fluid.
2. In the incandescent body as described in Claim 1 (a) wires composed of pure
platinum, iridium, osmium, ruthenium, rhodium, or palladium, (b) wires consisting of
any appropriate alloy of the metals mentioned under (a) with one another or with
other metals.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18 Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicants.
An Improved Tag for Affixing Trees and Creeping Plants to Walls and the like Places.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Apr., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 29th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 6th Mar., 1597
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tag for Affixing Trees and Creeping Plants to Walls
and the like Places.
JAMES HUME GIBSON 4 Cambridge Arcade Southport Ironmonger do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is an improvement in tags for affixing trees and
creeping plants to walls and the like places, and for this purpose I use strips of
soft metal, leather, canvas or other suitable material, in either end of which strips
I affix an eyelet for the nail or for preference I attach a nail to one end of the
strip and an eyelet at the other end.
Dated this 20th day of April 1896
JAMES HUME GIBSON.
An improved Tag for Affixing Trees and Creeping Plants to Walls
and the like Places.
1, JAMES HUME GIBSON of 4 Cambridge Arcade, Southport in the County of
Lancaster, Ironmonger do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is an improved tag or binding device adapted for use
in affixing trees, creeping plants, and the like, or the branches thereof, to walls, or
other surfaces.
In the drawing,
Fig. 1 is an elevation of my improved tag.
Fig. 2 is a section on line - of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 shows the tag affixed to a wall.
Fig. 4 is an illustration showing three of my improved tags in use.
The main portion of my tag is a strip A of soft metal, leather, canvas or other
flexible material. If necessary it may be rendered damp proof by the application
of some suitable composition or varnish. Near one end is attached a nail or
spike B, preferably by being passed through the strip A and held in place by a
washer C driven on to its projecting part. A metal eyelet D may be inserted into
the strip A at the point where the nail B passes through to render the device more
durable. Near the other end of strip A I insert another metal eyelet D. If
preferred these eyelets may be omitted.
In using my improved tag, the strip A is bent round the plant or branch and the
nail B is forced or passed through the free end of said strip, or the eyelet therein
and nailed in place in the wall or other surface.
E indicates the plant & F the wall.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is.
1. The combination of a strip of flexible material and a nail or spike affixed
thereto substantially as described.
2. The improved tag for affixing trees and creeping plants to walls and the like
places, taken as a whole, substantially as described and shown.
Deted this 28th dex of Januar 1907
CHARLES COVENTRY,
Applicant's Agent.
An Improvement in Driving Gear for Cycles and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 13th July, 1896-Accepted, 17th Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Driving Gear for Cycles and the like.
I, MATHIAS JOSEPH KLEBER, of Mettlach, Rhenish Prussia, in the .German
Empire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This invention relates to an improvement in driving gear for cycles and other
like carriages, whereby such cycles or carriages can be driven with the exercise of
less power than heretofore.
The accompanying drawing shows, by way of example, a bicycle with my
invention applied thereto.
The improvement consists of the following arrangements :-c care supplementary
cranks mounted so as to rotate on pins fixed to the sides of the rear fork of the
cycle; the crank pin of one of these cranks, c, takes into a hole in the upper end
of one arm of a cranked lever d, the lower end of which takes on to the crank pin
of the crank e of the chain wheel f, and the other arm is extended horizontally to
receive the pedal g. The crank c is similarly connected to a cranked lever d¹, and
through this to the crank el of the chain wheel. The pedal g of the cranked
lever d, and the pedal 91 on the cranked lever d' stand, when in the position shown
in the drawing, at a distance from the axis of the chain wheel fequal to double
the length of the cranks e and e' respectively, or thereabout, and consequently the
power applied to the pedals exerts a double pressure on the chain wheel although
the length of the paths described by the pedals g and g' is the same as if the latter
were applied to the ends of the crank e and e' in the ordinary way. This is illus-
trated by the dotted circle 9 which indicates the path of the pedal g; and it will
be seen that the diameter and circumference of this circle are equal to those of the
circle described by the crank pin e.
The improved driving gear above described is shown in the drawing as applied
to a bicycle, but it is obvious that it is applicable to other carriages of the like
nature.
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 :-
The improvement in driving gear for cycles and other like carriages, which
consists in the employment, in connection with the ordinary driving cranks e e', of
cranked levers d d' which connect the said driving cranks e e¹ with supplementary
cranks c c', and have connected to them the pedals 9 9', substantially as described.
Dated this 13th day of Jul 1896
M. J. KLEBER,
Per W. H. Beck,
115 Cannon Street, London, E.C., Agent.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 25th Apr., 1396
1, HERMANN SELK, of Vicellinerstrasse 78, Neumünster i Holstein, in the
Empire of Germany, Locksmith, 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 frequent accidents happening during the cleaning of windows, demonstrate
the necessity of an arrangement which will avoid the danger connected with this.
work.
The object of my invention is to allow of the cleaning of windows in a dangerless
and perfectly convenient manner, without having any parts, which require a large
space or deform the window. And the improvements consist in the window-sash
not being fixed to the hinge-joints of the window-framing, but swung on free ends-
in two like supports lying above and beneath and turning round hinge-rods on
the window-framing.
In the annexed drawing
Fig. 1 is front-view of such a window,
Fig. 2, section on line x-x of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3, window opened to be cleaned.
Fig. 4, section on line y-y of Fig. 3.
On a window-framing a are provided on both sides two hinges 6 with a rod c
passing through. The latter carries on its top and under side a support d of T like
section which is so placed that its middle rib d' is horizontal; where the support is.
connected with the rod c, it has a massive eye d. The window-sash e turns on the
other end of the support round the rod f. When the window is to be opened, the
rod c serves as a hinge, whilst, when the outside of the pane g is to be cleaned,.
the sash e is brought in the position shown by Figs. 3 and 4 round the rod f
attached on the support d. In this position it can then be fixed by pressing down.
the bolt h in holes in the framing a. The side of the window lying previously
outwards, faces now the interior of the, room and may be cleaned without any
danger.
In Figs. 3 and 4 the right window-sash is not shown.
The under and upper balf of the vertical rib of the T iron support serves for
covering the meeting places of the sashes and window frame and allows no water
to enter. The improved construction can be applied to each French window of any
construction.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
The arrangement of the devices allowing of the dangerless cleaning of windows
consisting of a metal support d hinged to the window framing a and on the other
end of which the sash e is hinged, in order that the out-side of the pane can be
brought towards the interior of the room, the sash being fixed by means of a bolt h.
on or to the framing.
Dated this 13th day of March 1906
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18 Buckingham Street, Strand, Lendon, W.C., Agents to Applicant..
Improvements in and in Apparatus for Casting all kinds of Metal Articles.
Year: 1896

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and in Apparatus for Casting all kinds of
Metal Articles.
I, ALPHA FRANCIS COTHIAS, of 9, Rue Victor Hugo, Ivry-sur-Seine, (Seine)
in the Republic of France, 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 has for its object the casting and running under pressure of metals
into metal moulds whereby articles perfectly whole, homogeneous and also entirely
finished are obtained direct from the mould.
In order to obtain this result, 1 employ a crucible, in which a cylinder and a
plunger take the molten metal and force it into a mould suitably constructed for
the purpose. My apparatus, the working of which will be easily understood, is
shown in the accompanying drawing, in vertical section.
It is composed essentially of a vessel A of cast iron, platinum or any suitable
refractory substance, heated from beneath and intended to receive the metal to be
melted. The heating may be effected by means of a tier of Bunsen gas burners
or by means of coal, electricity, acetylene or any other suitable means.
This vessel is formed as a recessed basin B communicating with a crucible C
by means of a pump body H.
A hollow plunger P, bored with a hole G and provided with a clack valve I,
moves in this pump body.
The apparatus being filled with molten metal, the mould from which the article
is to be obtained is placed in front of the beak E. The plunger P is raised thus
causing the metal to pass from the basin B through the hole G and into the
crucible C; the floating valve I being lifted from its seat. If the plunger be then
quickly lowered the valve I is pressed on its seat and the metal contained in the
crucible C is forced into the mould through the passage D.
The plunger may be actuated by hand by means of a lever, a spring or other
suitable means. It may slide in a precisely adjusted and shaped cylinder F; or
even through a suitable packing (for instance of asbestos) acting as a stuffing box.
The articles thus formed have perfectly smooth surfaces and all the details of
turning, threading, filing, etcetera, come out in the casting, thus dispensing with any
labour for finishing the article.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I.
claim is :-
1. The application to the casting and running of metals into a metal mould, of a
pump arrangement such as herein before described, whereby articles are obtained
quite finished direct from the mould.
2. The construction and combination of parts taken as a whole forming the
improved apparatus for use in moulding substantially as described and illustrated..
Dated this 29th day of June 1896.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6 Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Wire Staple, applicable also as a Hook or Peg.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th July, 1896-Accepted, 22nd Aug., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Wire Staple, applicable also as a Hook or Peg.
We, WILLIAM HAMILTON LANDELLS, Engineer, and WILLIAM D'ARCY
VIPAN PRESTON, Engineer, both of Burnett Street, Ashburton, Canterbury, in
the Colony of New Zealand, 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 provide a simple and effective wire staple, to
be used more particularly for wire fencing, but it is also applicable for many
household and other purposes, as for instance picture hooks, blind roller hooks hat
peg hooks and the like.
Staples hitherto generally used for wire fencing have to be either cut or drawn
out, to enable the wires to be detached; in either case causing considerable trouble,
loss of time and expense.
Now when our improved staple is once driven in, the wire can be attached and
detached at will, without disturbing the staple, so that in the event of removing
fencing, the wires can be readily released and replaced.
Our invention consists of a staple constructed of one piece of wire (preferably
steel) having a pointed end to drive into a post, stake or rail; a driving head, and
a twisted or crooked loop into which the wire is slipped and securely held.
Referring to the annexed sheet of drawings illustrating our invention,
Fig. 1 is a side view of a staple as driven into a post.
Fig. 2 is a front view, showing the wire in position when strained; the dotted
lines representing the wire in position for slipping into the loop.
Fig. 3 is a plan of same.
The same letters refer to like parts in all the figures.
The inner end of the wire A is drawn to a point a to drive into a post, stake or
rail; the wire is also turned and closed as shown, forming a driving head b, and
twisted or crooked as shown forming a loop c into which the wire d is slipped and
securely held.
It will be readily seen that when the staple is driven into the post, stake or rail,
the wire, whilst slack, can be instantly slipped into the loop c, as shown by the
dotted lines in Fig. 2, and then strained tight, when it cannot possibly become
detached, but when the wire is again slackened it can be as quickly slipped out
again by the hand.
The staples may be made different sizes to suit requirements, the strength varying
accordingly; they can be quickly made and at small cost.
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 :-
A staple constructed of one piece of wire (preferably steel) having a point a,
a driving head band a twisted or crooked loop c, substantially as and for the
purposes herein described and illustrated in the annexed drawings.
Dated this 21st day of May A.D. 1896.
WILLIAM HAMILTON LANDELLS.
WILLIAM D'ARCY VIPAN PRESTON.
An Improvement in Electric Primers for Firing Guns.
Year: 1896

page_text: An Improvement in Electric Primers for Firing Guns.
We, THE MORRIS TUBE, AMMUNITION, AND SAFETY RANGE COMPANY,
LIMITED, CHARLES CUTHBERTSON, and WILLIAM HENRY STENTIFORD, all
of No. 11, Haymarket, in the County of London, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to the construction of an electric primer for firing guns.
being an improvement on primers such as are described in the Specifications
No. 12094 of 1890 and 11540 of 1895.
We shall describe a primer according to the present invention referring to the
accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is an elevation partly in section of a cartridge having a primer according
to this invention.
Fig. 2 is a section of the fuze cup with pin, insulating collar and cone and wad
shewn in position.
Fig. 3 is a section of a fuze cup somewhat modified.
Fig. 4 is an end view.
The fuze cup C Fig. 2, has a central pin A, fixed in it by vulcanite forced
into the cup by pressure and, in order that the pin may be securely held, it has
several circular grooves into which the vulcanite is caused to engage by the
pressure.
In the modified form shewn in Fig. 3, the pin A has a screw thread cut on it
which screws into a vulcanite nut N. On the front part of the pin is a coned
plug P of vulcanite or other insulating material which, being forced into the cup
by the pressure of the explosion gases, swells the cup and thus prevents escape of
gas rearwards. The plug P may be made of metal with an insulated lining
through which the pin passes. As shewn in Fig. 4 the head of the pin A has holes
to which a two pronged wrench can be applied for screwing the pin into the nut N.
The platinum wire G has its one end attached by solder to the central pin A, its
other end being engaged and preferably soldered in a slit cut into the front edge
of the cup C. The cup is charged with suitable fuze material, which is covered
by a wad W, and the whole is pushed into the head of the cartridge which is
recessed to fit the cup.
The ordinary striker used for firing the charge by percussion makes the contact
with the head of the pin A so that when an electric current is transmitted to the
striker it passes through the central pin A and platinum wire G to the cup, the
cartridge shell and the metal of the gun, and the platinum wire being thus heated.
iguites the fuze material in the cup, which ignites the charge.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:-
An electric primer consisting of an insulated pin fixed in a cup containing the
fuze material, a platinum wire connecting the pin with the edge of the cup, and a
wad covering the cup and wire substantially as described.
Dated this 18th day of March 1896.
ABEL & IMKAI,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in the Production or Manufacture of Ozone Solutions.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 3rd Oct., 1896
Improvements in the Production or Manufacture of Ozone Solutions.
I, ARTHUR SPRANGER of 17 Pallasstrasse Berlin in the German Empire, Chemist,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention relates to new or improved ozone solutions and to the process for
their manufacture or production in permanent and convenient forms containing
definite quantities of the gas.
The process consists in conducting ozone into essential oils, and more particularly
into oil of citron until the oil has become saturated or has absorbed a definite
quantity of the gas. The oil of citron may be used in its pure or undiluted
condition, or when dissolved or suspended in alcohol or other suitable organic
medium of a similar character. The essential oil not only absorbs the ozone, but
also when it is contained in alcohol or like fluid, protects it against the pernicious
action of that fluid to such a degree that even after many months the solution is
found to have lost none of its oxidising effect.
The ozone solution may be employed as an internal medicinal agent as an
antiseptic, being very active and non-poisonous. Au aqueous solution of ozone may
be produced from the hereinbefore described solution so as to contain a definite
percentage of ozone, for internal use.
In preparing the ozone solution it is found convenient to employ alcohol
containing 60 per cent. of absolute alcohol. To this alcohol there is added one
half per cent. of citron oil, and ozone is then passed into the mixture which is
perfectly saturated when white vapour ceases to arise.
The solution is then clear, and for medicinal use, 40 drops of it may be added to
a wineglassful of water. It forms an antiseptic remedy against contagious
diseases and fevers, the ozone increasing the red corpuscules of the blood and
destroying the bacilli and other micro-organisms of an injurious nature therein.
Having now particularly ascertained and described the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to bo performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
1. The hereinbefore described process for obtaining permanent and convenient
Bolutions of ozone, which consists in conducting the gas into pure or suspended
essential oils and more particularly citron oil, substantially as hereinbefore
described.
2. Solutions of ozone produced substantially in the manner and solvent or
solvents hereinbefore described.
ليوم
1000
Improvements in Pen Holders.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897
Improvements in Pen Holders.
We, FRANK EUGENE POTTS and ELMER ABRAM FORBES, citizens of the
United States, both residing at 1222 H Street, N.E. Washington, in the District
of Columbia, U.S.A. Gentlemen 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 :-
Our invention has relation to improvements in pen holders, and the object of
the invention is to provide a pen-holder adapted to receive and retain the pen at
an obtuse angle at the point where the top of the pen enters the holder, so
that the point of the pen will form an acute angle with reference to the writing
paper.
To these ends the novelty consists in the construction, combination and arrange-
ment of the same, as will be hereinafter more fully described and particularly
pointed out in the claim.
In the accompanying drawing the same figures of reference indicate the same
parts of the invention.
Figure 1 is a side elevation of a hand, showing the position in which our
improved pen-holder is held in the art of writing, the obtuse angle at which the
pen is held in the holder, and the acute angle at which the pen is held with
reference to the writing paper.
Fig. 2 is a view of the holder with the pen removed, and the sheath detached
from the handle; and
Fig. 3 is an enlarged transverse section of the holder with the pen in place.
1 represents the solid handle, 2 the cylindrical sheath, and 3 the pen point.
The forward end of the handle is formed with an integral cylindrical reduced
shank 4, having an oblique semicircular recess 5.
The cylindrical sheath 2 fits snugly over the shank 4, and a corresponding
integral inward oblique tongue 6 lies parallel with the recess 5 in the shank, forming
a retaining groove in which the pen is held when the holder is in use.
It will thus be seen that the hand naturally assumes an easy and convenient
position in writing, and the position of the pen itself with reference to the paper,
is such that it glides over the paper freely and with facility, all liability of the
point of even the finest pens to stick in the paper, being avoided.
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:-
A new article of manufacture, a pen-holder having an oblique semicircular
recess in one end, in combination with a sheath provided with a correspondingly
shaped tongue, shaped to retain a pen in said recess, as and for the purpose set
forth.
Deted this 16th day of September 1896
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Wire Sewing Machines.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 9th Jan., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Wire Sewing Machines.
1, WILLIAM HUMPHREY WHEATLEY, of the Firm of Wheatley & Mackenzie,
Engineers and Patent Agents, of 40 Chancery Lane in the County of London,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention-a communication to me from
William Hales Hingston and Michael Colwell Mullarky, of the City of Montreal,
Province of Quebec, Dominion of Canada-to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in wire sewing machines and consists in
an awl adjusted to the needle bar close to the loop inserting neelle and adapted to
penetrate the stock and make the hole in which the loop of wire is then inserted
and has for its object the strengthening of the loop inserting mechanism of that
machine.
Reference will be made to the accompanying drawings in which
Fig. 1 is a side view, and Fig. 2 a plan view of the end of the needle bar, fitted
with the awl and loop inserter.
When a single grooved needle is used alone to perforate and at the same stroke
insert the wire loop, the strain both on the needle and wire is very great. This is
the case when using the lightest stock the mechanism is capable of sewing. When
it is required to sew thicker stock the strain is greatly increased. Still greater is
the strain and danger of breakage when an interlining of sheet metal is being
sewn.
In order to avoid this difficulty I make a hole in the stock first with an awl and
then the loop is readily inserted by the grooved needle, in the hole so made.
The construction of my device is as follows:
A represents the oscillating needle bar of the machine, in the centre of which
the needle is usually adjusted.
B is the grooved loop inserter which is fixed to one side of the needle bar
while the awl C is fixed at the opposite side at a distance equal to the desired
length of stitch.
The awl C so adjusted perforates the stock with each stroke of the needle bar
while the loop inserter penetrates the hole so made by the preceding stroke of the
needle bar and inserts the loop without causing severe strain on the needle or
the wire.
I do not restrict my invention to the use of any particular form of needle bar.
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. In a wire sewing machine a needle bar bearing an awl and a grooved loop
inserting needle thereon.
2nd. In a wire sewing machine the combination of a loop inserting needle and
an awl adapted to penetrate the stock where the loop is to be inserted.
Dated this 5th day of November 1896.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.