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Improvements in Picture Albums and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Jan., 1898
Complete Specification Left 20th Oct. 1898-Accepted. 26th Nov.. 1898
PROVISIONAL DIECIFICATION.
Improvements in Picture Albums and the like.
I, JAMES JOSEPH FRANCIS XAVIER KING, 207, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, in
the County of the City of Glasgow, North Britain, Teacher of Drawing, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows, that is to say:-
My said invention has for its object, by a simple and efficient arrange-
ment of parts, to quickly insert or withdraw one or more leaves of albums
and which may be applied to those containing stamps, photographs, pictures,
subject matter and the like, or it may be an album containing a combination of
similar contents.
In carrying out my said invention, I employ as a back binding for the leaves
of the album, a box casing or cavity, which consists of three sides, with rigid
or stop ends, a portion of one of which may extend inwards; upon the end or
ends of this casing is placed a rectangular cap which readily admits of being
withdrawn or removed, the cap or caps may be fixed by any convenient locking
device. The said box casing or cavity is by preference made of metal but may
be made of wood, paper or other suitable material or it may be that the various
parts may be made of a combination of these or like materials.
The leaves, which are of the hinged form usually bound in ordinary albums,
have, in my improved arrangement a straight slot at each end of their binding
portion and which are parallel with the back of the leaves, and if desired may
be of a V or tapered form, and into which the end portions of the box casing
which extend inwards as well as the cap or caps are free to engage; when it is
desired to insert or withdraw a leaf or leaves, I temporarily remove the end cap
or caps of the box casing, which then permits of the leaf or leaves being placed
in or withdrawn from the box binding case. This improved arrangement of
parts it will be seen forms a complete album in itself, when it is desired to
combine with my said invention the usual binding boards and back I affix to
the back of the box casing, by means of rivets or otherwise, a backing of wood
or other suitable material. Between the back of the box casing and wood or
other backing, I affix tapes, cords or other suitable material for attaching the
boards thereto, thus permitting of the album being bound in the usual manner.
Dated this Nineteenth day of January 1898.
JAMES JOSEPH FRANCIS XAVIER KING.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Apr.; 1898
Complete Specification Left, 9th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 11th Feb., 1899
We, ARTHUR TREVOR DAWSON, of No. 28, Victoria Street, Westminster, in the
County of London, Superintendent of Ordnance Works, and JOHN KARSTAIRS, of
Messrs. Vickers Sons & Maxim's Works, Crayford, in the County of Kent, Con-
sulting Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Many explosives of a crystalline character such, for instance, as potassium
picrate, are SO liable to explosion from shock or other mechanical
causes, that they cannot be used except under very special circumstances.
This invention relates to means of rendering such explosives practically safe even
when they are subjected to shock, percussion or other mechanical action. For
this purpose, we pulverise the crystals of explosive and knead up the powder with
5 to 15 per cent. of their weight of caoutchouc dissolved in naphtha or other solvent.
On evaporation of the solvent, which may be recovered if desired, the explosive
is in a coherent condition, and can be used directly or granulated or otherwise
treated for use. As a safe way of effecting the process, the crystals, instead of
being first pulverised, may be ground with the caoutchouc solution.
Dated this 9th day of April 1898.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
We, ARTHUR TREVOR DAWSON, of No. 28, Victoria Street, Westminster, in the
County of London, Superintendent of Ordnance Works, and JOHN KARSTAIRS, of
Messrs. Vickers Sons & Maxim's Works, Crayford, in the County of Kent, Con-
sulting 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 : —
Many explosives of a crystalline character such, for instance, as potassium
picrate, are So liable to explosion from shock or other mechanical
causes, that they cannot be used except under very special circumstances.
This invention relates to means of rendering such explosives practically safe even
when they are subjected to shock, percussion or other mechanical action.
this purpose, we pulverise the crystals of explosive and knead up the powder with
5 to 15 per cent. of their weight of caoutchouc dissolved in naphtha or other solvent.
For
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page_text: On evaporation of the solvent, which may be recovered if desired, the explosive
is in a coherent condition and can be used directly or granulated or otherwise
treated for use. As a safe way of effecting the process, the crystals, instead of
being first pulverised, may be ground with the caoutchouc solution."
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is: -
The manufacture of an explosive by kneading pulverised crystalline explosive
such as potassium picrate with dissolved caoutchouc, substantially as described.
Dated this 9th day of January 1899.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in the Construction of Pipes.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improvements in the Construction of Pipes.
We, DUFOUR FRÈRES, of Avants sur Montreux, Vaud, in the Republic of
Switzerland, 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:-
1
This invention relates to improvements in the construction of pipes.
The annexed drawing shows a form of construction given as an example. This
pipe comprises a principal body i of cement, in which is arranged a framework
formed essentially by three concentrical cylindrical bodies. The middle cylinder e
is constructed of iron-plate, the inner cylinder d is of wire trellis work and the
outer cylinder is constituted of rods 9 parallel to the axis of the cylinders, and
the rings f and h arranged perpendicularly to this direction, are placed alternately
on the one side and the other side of the rods g and connected with those rods by
bands 7, in order to form a framing with rectangular openings. The extremities
of the iron plate cylinder e, the borders of which are bent at a right angle are
exteriorly uncovered for a certain length. On the thus formed projection there
is placed a collar a which can be of one or more parts, and the section of which
has the form of a right angle.
The connection of two pipes thus formed is effected by means of screw nuts c
arranged in order to connect the collars a of the two pipes. A washer 6 for
instance of leather or caoutchouc will effect the impermeability of the joint.
When the nuts are secured, the joint can be filled with cement at the space
marked k.
The principal advantages of these pipes are
1. The perfect impermeability of the tube, effected by the iron cylinder e.
2. The resistance to high pressures.
3. The ease of construction in work-yards, which gives an immense advantage
over metal pipes in countries difficult of access.
4. Its very low cost. With the same caliber and pressure resistance especially
in large calibers, the cost of production of this pipe is 40 to 50% less than the
cost of a cast iron or corrugated plate pipe.

page_text: 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
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Improvements in the construction of pipes, in which a metallic framing com-
posed of three concentrical cylinders are arranged in the cement of the tube and
of which the inner one is of wire trellis work, the middle one is of iron plate and
the outer one is constituted by rings connected with rods in order to form a frame-
work, the extremities of the iron cylinder, the borders of which are bent at a right
angle, being exteriorly uncovered for a certain length, for the purpose of placing
on these extremities a collar having a section in the form of a right angle intended
for allowing the connection of the pipes with one another.
Dated this 25th day of April 1898.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicants.
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., London.
Improvements in Weather-checks for Casements and Doors.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Weather-checks for Casements and Doors.
I, WILLIAM YOULTEN, of 159, Victoria Street, Westminster, in the County of
London, Architect, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
I provide a suitably shaped channel along the sill and frame or stone or other
sill with outlets formed therein for the water resulting from rain or condensa-
tion. Along the bottom of the casement or door I provide a circular rod fitted
in grooves at each end. When the casement or door is closed, this rod drops
into the upper part of the aforesaid channel, and as the casement or door is
opened the rod rises clear of the channel and remains clear by reason of one end
being continuously held up though never quite clearing that part of the channel
beneath it when the door is opened.
1000
BROWNE & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant,
9, Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, London, W.C.
Improvements in Weather-checks for Casements and Doors.
I, WILLIAM YOULTEN, of 159, Victoria Street, Westminster, in the County of
London, Architect, 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:-
--
I provide a suitably shaped channel along the sill and frame or stone or other
sill with outlets formed therein for the water resulting from rain or condensa-
tion. Along the bottom of the casement or door I provide a circular rod fitted
in a suitable groove. When the casement or door is closed, this rod drops into
the upper part of the aforesaid channel, and as the casement or door is opened
the rod rises clear of the channel and remains clear by reason of one end being
continuously held up though never quite clearing that part of the channel be-
neath it when the door is opened.
And in order that my said invention may be better understood I will now
proceed to describe the same with reference to the drawings accompanying this
specification which shews a sectional view of my invention as applied to a case-
ment. a shews the bottom rail, b the sill, the channel, with outlet d, and e
shews circular rod. f shows a screw (of which there are two or more) by which
the rod is suspended from the casement.

page_text: When the casement is closed the rod e drops into the upper part of the chan-
nel and as the casement is opened the rod e rises clear of the channel e the rod
being loosely fitted on the screws f in order that such rising may take place.
shows the usual condensation channel.
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―
In weather checks for casements and doors, the employment of a rod in combi-
nation with a channel along the sill and frame or stone substantially as set forth.
D1
T
1000
BROWNE & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant,
9, Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, London, W.C.
Improved Stair Rod.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Stair Rod.
I, ARABELLA JULIA MARTEN HURDLE, of No. 25, Westcroft Square, Ravenscourt
Park, London, W., Married Woman, do hereby declare the nature of this inventio:
to be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improvement in stair-rods.
Stair-rods have hitherto been constructed of metal principally of brass or brass-
cased iron tubes. These rods although durable are expensive, heavy, and require
cleaning. I have discovered that stair-rods satisfactory in every respect can be
made of bamboo of the proper thickness, and preferably bound at the ends by
ferrules or caps of metal, celluloid or other suitable material. The bamboo rodz
of my invention are kept in place by eyelets or the like of usual construction.
Their efficiency as stair-rods is in no respect inferior to that of the ordinary brass
rods, whilst in point of view of appearance and cheapness of first cost, they are
a considerable improvement thereon.
W, P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
I, ARABELIA JULIA MARTEN HURDLE, of No. 25, Westeroft Square, Ravenscourt
Park, London, W., Married Woman, 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 an improvement in stair-rods.
Stair-rods have hitherto been constructed of metal principally of brass or brass-
cased iron tubes. These rods although durable are expensive, heavy, and require
cleaning. I have discovered that stair-rods satisfactory in every respect can be
made of bamboo of the proper thickness, and preferably bound at the ends by
ferrules or caps of metal, celluloid or other suitable material. The bamboo rods
of my invention are kept in place by eyelets or the like of usual construction.
Their efficiency as stair-rods is in no respect inferior to that of the ordinary brass
rods, whilst in point of view of appearance and cheapness of first cost, they are
a considerable improvement thereon.
Referring to the accompanying drawing, in which I have illustrated by way
of example a simple construction of my invention, A represents a portion of the

page_text: bamboo rod, B represents a cap of brass or other suitable metal having a project-
ing pin preferably rounded as shewn, which engages in eyelets of ordinary form,
attached to the stairs.
It is obvious that my invention may be modified by constructing the ferrules
or ends of different shape or material without exceeding the scope of my invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
An improved stair-rod having a bamboo shaft provided with a ferrule at each
end substantially as described.
Dated this 4th day of July 1899
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of London, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham.
Improvements in Lead Seals.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 18th May, 1898-Accepted, 9th July, 1898
Improvements in Lead Seals.
WO, EMIL MÜLLER & CLEMENS MÜLLER, both of Eberswalde, Mark Brandenburg,
Germany, Gentlemen, do bereby 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 has reference to improvements in lead seals and has for its
object to prevent the ends of the strip to be sealed from being reached by any
unauthorized person, in order to provide a perfect safety lock for goods and the
like. For this purpose the safety lock consists of the usual lead seal, the edge
of which being surrounded by a border of copper or brass sheet or of any other
metal, wire gauze or the like.
The accompanying drawing illustrates the invention.
Fig. 1 represents the border of metal.
Fig. 2 the usual lead seal.
Fig. 3 shews the sealing strip being attached to the metal border and the lead
seal.
Fig. 4 shews the same parts as Fig. 3 with the metal border being shifted over
the lead seal.
Figs. 5 and 6 illustrate the completed seal in perspective views showing the
upper and under facing of the same.
The same numbers refer to the same parts in the different figures.
In attaching the seal both ends of the strip A to be sealed are passed through
the holes a, b of the border B and those c, d of the lead, whereupon both ends
of the strip are tightened and twice tied together. The double knot being
produced in the said manner is brought into the large opening f of the lead, the
so-called lead mouth. The ends of the strip, which project over the edge of the
lead are cut off behind the knot and the lead is pressed by hand into the metal
border and brought with the latter into the sealing tongs. In applying the latter
the metal border B is pressed around the lead C especially round the lead mouth f
in such a manner that it is impossible to open the lead at its mouth and to undo
the knot without leaving any visible marks thereupon. By these means a perfect
safety lock or seal for custom goods or the like will be obtained.
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:-
Lead seal for custom-goods, goods of any kind and the like characterized by a
metal-border (B) being pressed around the edge of the seal, which border will
prevent that the lead is opened and the locking knot is undone without leaving
of any visible marks, as described.
Improvements in and connected with Securing Handles and the like to Brush Heads and other Articles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Jan., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Securing Handles and the like
to Brush Heads and other Articles.
JOHN WILLIAM BUCKLEY, 16, Woodbine Terrace, King Cross Street, Halifax,
Yorkshire, Joiner and Builder. I do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
To easily fastnen handles or stails to brush heads or stocks, or anything fixed
similar by the means of a screw, which is pointed (and may have one or more
threads). The screw being pointed it can be easily turned into position by means
of a ring which may be rivetted or otherwise fastened to it. The ring also
answars for the purpose of hanging the brush &c. up by when not in use. The
ring is made so that it can be turned flat on to the head when the brush is in use.
The screw &c. to be made out of any suitable metal. At the end of the handle I
put a metal ferrul or rim to compress the fibres of wood together, and prevent
the screw from drawing out at end of handle.
I claim the handle can be easily fixed or detached without requiring any tools,
it also acts as before mentioned to suspend the brush when not in use.
Dated this 27th day of January 1898.
JOHN WILLIAM BUCKLEY.
Improvements in and connected with Securing Handles and the like
to Brush Heads and other Articles.
JOHN WILLIAM BUCKLEY, 16, Woodbine Terrace, King Cross Street, Halifax,
Yorkshire, Joiner and Builder. I do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement: ―
To easily fasten handles or stails to brush heads or stocks, or anything fixed
similar, by the means of a screw which is pointed, and may have one or more
threads. The screw (Fig. 1 on drawing) being pointed it can be easily turned
into position by means of a ring, which may be rivetted or otherwise fastened to
it. The ring (Fig. 2) also answers the purpose of suspending or hanging the
brush &c. up by when not in use. The ring (Fig. 3) is made so that it can be
turned flat on to the head or stock when the brush is in use. The screw to be
made out of any suitable metal.. At the end of the handle (Fig. 4) I put a metal

page_text: furrel or rim of metal to compress the fibres of the wood together and prevent
the screw from drawing out at the end of handle.
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) To have screw with ring attached, which answers the double purpose of
turning screw into position, and suspending by when not in use.
(2) The furrel at the end of handle prevents it from splitting, when screw is
put in.
D
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Improved Method of Indexing Books.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Oct., 1898-Accepted, 10th Dec., 1898
Improved Method of Indexing Books.
I, LEOPOLD GILLRATH, of Hagen, Westph, Germany, Merchant, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of the present invention is the arrangement of the leaves in indices,
registers, tables and the like in such a manner that on the projecting edges of the
single leaves the contents of the latter may at once be read off. The leaves are so
displaced in respect of each other that each preceding leaf allows of a small strip of
the following leaf remaining free.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings represents the single leaves displaced by the
small distance a so that on the upper projecting edges b as well as on the lower ones,
the contents of the respective leaves may be read off. Therefore, if any page is
turned, as in Fig. 1 for instance, the pages 4 and 5 facing each other, the contents
of all the preceding pages appear on the left, whilst those of all the following pages
are seen on the right.
In order to gain an equivalent of height upon the preceding system, for use in
voluminous books, an arrangement is made, as represented in Fig. 2, whereby the
projecting edges of the single pages are, at every second of the following-leaves,
alternate leaf shortened in their cross direction by one half, so that the contents of
two pages are always shown on the same level, one alongside the other.
When the book is open, showing any page, there may also be seen, on the left, the
contents of all preceding pages, and on the right, those of all the following ones.
As the Fig. 2 shows the arrangement in which the projecting edges are shortened by
one half, arrangement may also be made so that the projecting edges indicates,
alongside each other the contents of three consecutive leaves.
In Figs. 3 and 4 the principle described above is applied to the registers which
consist of one single leaf folded up in a suitable manner.
Here also the projecting edge shows the contents of the leaf, and in a perfectly
clear way.
The folding of this leaf is effected in such a manner that each following
fold is laid underneath the preceding one, thus being overlapped by the latter a little
distance a, so that the projecting part on which the contents are printed or taken
down, allows of the latter being read off.
Having
Dow
and
particularly described
ascertained the nature of my said

page_text: invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that
what I claim is :-
(1) The step-like arrangement of leaves in indices, registers, tables and the like
in such a manner, that the contents of the leaves may be read off from the prints:on
the edges substantially as herein described and set forth.
J. B. FLEURET,
5, Hatton Garden, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Process and Apparatus for and connected with the Attachment of Buttons to Cards and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 27th Aug., 1898
Process and Apparatus for and connected with the Attachment of
Buttons to Cards and the like.
I, JACOB PROSKAUER, of No. 12, Farberstrasse, Leipsic, in the German Empire,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:—
My invention relates to a process and apparatus for and connected with the
attachment of buttons to cards and the like intended for sale whereby the work
is more effectually and more cheaply done than is possible when they are sewn
on by hand.
Figure 1 of the accompanying sheet of drawings is an end view partly in section
of an apparatus for distributing buttons on a card in regular rows and for attach-
ing the said buttons to the card by means of wire staples.
Figure 2 is a longitudinal view partly in section.
Figure 3 is a detail end or side elevation of the button magazine.
Figure 3 is a plan thereof.
Figure 4 is a detail plan view of part of the button conveyor.
Figure 5 is detail view in end or side elevation of the device for attaching tho
wire staples.
Figure 6 is a sectional elevation of part of a card with the buttons attached by
wire staples and
Figure 7 is a plan thereof.
My process consists essentially in arranging buttons with two or more holes in
their proper positions on a card or the like ready for being attached thereto and
in connection with apparatus for effecting such arrangement I utilize apparatus
for attaching the buttons to the card.
Referring to the accompanying sheet of drawings which show one form of apparatus
it will be seen that the buttons with two holes are threaded on two needles a a¹ a³ a³
and so on, best seen in Figures 3 and 3*, which needles are attached in pairs to a
bar B fitting over a number of tubular or partly tubular magazines A, A¹, A³,
A3, A4, A5, see Figures 2, 3 and 34. The number of magazines will correspond
to the number of rows of buttons it is desired to attach to the card, and the two
needles for each magazine are for holding the buttons in the proper position for the
wire-staples to come fair with the holes in the buttons when the latter have reached
the place where the said wire staples W₁ (Figures 6 and 7) are attached.
The cardboard E (Figures 1, 2, 6 and 7) is laid on the frame D which is provided
with a rack C. This rack has gearing therewith a pinion C operated by a pawl C²³,
a pawl wheel C on the same shaft as the pinion C₁, a rod C³ is connected to the
said shaft by a lever C the other end of which rod C has a bowl g¹ which travels
in a cam groove in the outer face of the cam disc F1 which latter together with the
cam disc F is mounted on the shaft F³, receiving motion from a pulley F's provided
with a clutch or other fast and loose gear. Intermittent motion is consequently
given to the frame D which thus moves the distance between two rows of buttons
017
Improved Means for Attaching the Spokes to the Rims of Wheels of Bicycles, Tricycles, and other Vehicles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 1st July, 1898
Complete Specification Left. 19th Apr. 1899-Accented. 1st July 1899
Date of Application, 1st July, 1898
Complete Specification Left, 19th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 1st July 1899
Improved Means for Attaching the Spokes to the Rims of Wheels
of Bicycles, Tricycles, and other Vehicles.
JOHN HAYES, Clothier, of 138, Horseferry Road, Westminster, London, S.W.,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The nipple shown in the drawing accompanying this specification clearly shows
the improvement claimed.
By means of the two slots cut in the rim of the head of the nipple, as shown
at a a Figures 1 and 2, and the key, Fig. 3 in the drawing,--which will be operated
by a breast drill-the nipple may be screwed onto the spoke from outside the
rim, heretofore they have been screwed on from inside the rim,-thus effecting a
great saving of time and labour. Heretofore it has been necessary to make the
nipples square in order to screw them on to the spokes from inside the rim of the
wheel. This invention will make it unneccessary to make them square. They
may be made round and conical in shape as shown in the drawing, and therefore
much neater.
Improved Means for Attaching the Spokes to the Rims of Wheels
of Bicycles, Tricycles, and other Vehicles.
JOHN HAYES, 138, Horseferry Road, Westminster, London, S.W., Clothier, lo
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 an improved nipple for attaching the spokes to the
rims of wheels of bicycles, tricycles, and other vehicles.
Refering to the drawing filed with my Provisional Specification, Fig. 1 is a
side view of the nipple. Fig. 2 is a plan of the top of the nipple, and Fig. 3
shews the key for winding the nipple on to the spoke.
The nipple is formed with two or more slots a in the rim of the head into
which the tongues 6 of the key fit, and it can be wound onto the spoke with a
breast drill which is strapped to the user so as to leave his hands quite free for
building the wheel.
In a modification such for example as when large wheels are being built, I
may provide three or more slots in the nipple and then the key will have the
corresponding number of tongues.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:
1. A nipple for securing the spokes to the rims of wheels, provided with slots
in the rim of the head into which a key is fitted operated by a breast drill for
winding it onto the spokes.
2. Key substantially as shown and described for winding the nipple on to the
spokes.
June 19th 1899.
Holder for Memoranda and Calendar Blocks.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 10th Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Holder for Memoranda and Calendar Blocks.
We, KARL SCHUFFT, Locksmith, of 3, Heisenstrasse, and BERNHARD RÜCKE-
MESSER, Merchant, of 4, Heisenstrasse, both in Hanover, 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 object of this invention is to prevent the inconvenience which arises
in tearing off, one at the time, the sheets of a block of paper, composed of a num-
ber of sheets fastened together at one of the ends, either by gumming or other
means.
The accompanying drawing illustrates one form of the invention.
Fig. 1 being a front view of the apparatus.
Fig 2 a cross-section.
The apparatus is composed of a tin or tinned iron plate, furnished with lappets
or tongues b cd, which are folded in such a manner as to form a frame for pre-
venting the block from slipping in any direction.
This frame is provided at h h with two pieces of iron wire e e forming springs
at the points of attachment, and being furnished with edged or pointed ends ss,
which rest on the block.
The sheets of the block a, instead of being gummed at one end, or bound
together by any fastening contrivance whatever, are simply laid one above
the other, and held in the apparatus by means of the frame b c d .
In taking the top sheet, there is no tearing off, the sheet being removed by
simply raising it.
The iron wire levers e e, furnished with edged points ss, hold the block on the
plate whether it is complete or all the sheets have been removed from it, these
levers acting as springs, in consequence of their being spirally turned at the
points of attachment.
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;
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Holders for memoranda and calendar blocks of paper, characterised by a
frame, formed by the folded tongues or lappets of a metal plate, which
serves as a back for the block of superposed sheets, such sheets not being bound
together by any fastening means whatever, and by the iron wire spring
levers he s, which hold the top sheet by means of the point s thus always keeping
the sheets of the block together, until the last sheet has been removed, substan-
tially as described, and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 24th day of October 1898
HUGHES SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., For the Applicant
Improvements in Shoes for Cycling and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 20th May, 1898
COME UEIM
DEECIFICATION.
Improvements in Shoes for Cycling and the like.
I, LEWIS JAMES WICKES, of 254, High Street, Poplar, London, Clerk in Brewery,
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 shoes for cycling and the like has for its
object an improved construction of shoe which is very light and comfortable,
which is well ventilated and can be readily placed on or removed from the foot,
and consists essentially in constructing the shoe somewhat similar to sandals having
a sole and toe and heel portions to fit the foot, and crossed straps for securing in
place.
In order to more clearly describe this invention, reference is had to the
accompanying drawings in which Fig. 1 is a view showing a shoe constructed
according to this invention upon the foot of the wearer and Fig. 2 is a view
showing the shoe unfastened.
The shoe is constructed somewhat similar to sandals with a sole a and at the
front end with a toe portion b and at the other end with a heel portion c adapted
to fit the foot of the wearer. Straps dande attached to the sole a are crossed
over the foot as shown in Fig. 1 and secured at the back to the heel portion c, and
then round the ankle of the wearer.
It will be seen that by this arrangement the shoe can be readily placed on or
removed from the foot and is well ventilated, light and comfortable.
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) An improved shoe for cycling and the like comprising a sole, toe and heel
portions, straps which are crossed over the foot and secured at the back of the foot
to the heel portion and then passed round the ankle of the wearer substantially as
described.
(2) An improved shoe for cycling and the like comprising sole a, toe portion b,
heel portion c and straps d, e, all arranged substantially as described with reference
to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 10th 3
11000
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Egg Boxes
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 6th May, 1898-Accepted, 19th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Egg Boxes,
I, ROBERT WILSON, of Aghakist House, Ballybay, in the County of Monaghan,
in Ireland, Gentleman Farmer, 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 in eggboxes are a wooden box or frame A fitted with an
ordinary wooden bottom (B). Lengthwise along this bottom are tacked or nailed
at intervals of say 1½ inches strips of wood from ½ inch to 4 in height and
about 1 inch thick or lighter (C). Across these strips of wood is stretched
loosely a piece of black canvas, felting, or cloth (D) and tacked down at sides
of box; thin strips of black elastic are then tacked down in lattice work pattern,
the tacks fastened into the strips of wood from 2 inches to 2½ inches apart;
the eggs are then inserted beneath the intersection of the elastic bands and are
securely held in position resting on the canvas or other material. It is thus
impossible to break them by jolting or turning the box about. The box can be
made of any size or to hold any number of eggs.
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 design and frame of my eggbox is a novelty.
I claim the canvas felting or cloth and the elastic bands to keep the eggs in
position as well as the crossbars of wood on which the canvas felting or cloth
and the elastic bands are tacked as my invention.
And I say that they are novelties and I claim them as such.
Dated 5th October 1898.
JOHN E. NEID,
Agent for Robert Wilson,
Applicant, Castle Blayney, Ireland.
Year: 1898

page_text: WILLIAM WINGATE, 20, Billiter Street, London, E.C., Merchant, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention is a cigar of health, in which the mouth end of the cigar for a
certain distance, is composed of cork, clay, stone, wood, paper, papier maché, hay,
straw, or other material whereby the smoker is prevented from smoking beyond a
proper distance that is not injurious to the health. It is also an economy in tobacco,
in the portion that has to be discarded; as in smoking a cigar not more than one half
to two thirds ought to be smoked, and in any case a portion or certain part of the
cigar has to be thrown away.
WILLIAM WINGATE, 20, Billiter Street, London, E.C., Merchant, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the saine is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to improvements in cigars by making them in separate parts
and of different materials as hereinafter described :-
The mouth end of the cigars (Fig. A) is to be composed made or moulded of wood
and
and
and
eucalyptus, pine or other wood shavings paper papier-maché cork,
and
or
or
or
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and
or
and
or
and
and
or
or
and
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clay
muslin or other textile fabric, hay, straw, fibres or other
materials; all these materials may sterilised, rendered antiseptic, perfumed or
otherwise.
The smokable or tobacco end of the cigars to be rolled or moulded (Fig. B) the two
parts may have a perforated disc of clay, metal or other material between them
(Fig. C).
The whole is then to be joined together with rice starch, glue or other material or
with wires or needles and when joined together to be covered from end to end with
tobacco leaf,, in the same way as an ordinary cigar wholly composed of tobacco
(Fig. D).

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
That the improvement is in making the cigars in separate parts and of different
materials as above described.
Improved Athletic Boot.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Mar.,
1898
Complete Specification Left, 10th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 18th Feb., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION:
Improved Athletic Boot.
I, FRANK ERNEST DALLASTON, Painter, of Laishley Cottages, Spring Lane,
Bishopstoke, Hants, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
Consisting of attaching a stout piece of leather hereinafter called a punting
peice from the toe welt to the top of instep of boot.
Attaching stout peice of leather to the heel of boot from the welt to half-way
up the back of boot for back heeling by heeling pieces.
Placing a metal plate either between the sole of boot or on the outside as occasion
requires.
Lacing a boot on the inside commencing behind the side of the big toe joint
and proceeding to the leg of boot.
ב
1
1000
Improved Athletic Boot.
FRANK ERNEST DALLASTON, Painter, 14, Montague Terrace, Bishopstoke,
Hants, lately of Laishley Cottages, Spring Lane, Bishopstoke, Hants, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
A football, cricket or any other athletic boot with lacing up the side having
a steel plate inserted between inner and outer sole as follows:-
1. That the piece marked A on drawing is a punting piece rising from "welt"
of the toe three parts up the instep to prevent the ball from rising when shooting
towards the goal.
2. B. Lacing up the inside from the big toe joint, giving additional support to
the ankles.
3. C. Extra strip of leather on the inside of boot, to prevent the boot from
cracking after getting wet also keeping the boot in its proper shape. The strip to
stretch from the toe cap to the "back-heeling " piece rising three quarters of an inch.
4. I). Piece of steel inserted between the inner and outer sole joined in the shank
by a small screw to reach within three quarters of an inch from the end of the
toe to prevent the sole from buckling after being wet, and also to prevent lumps
from rising on the inside.

page_text: 5. E. An extra piece of leather rising from the punting piece to the top of boot
also at the back from the back-heeling piece to the top to prevent the stitches
breaking when lacing the boot up tight.
6. F. Back-heeling" piece reaching the shank of the boot rising three inches
up the heel to prevent the twisting of the ankle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner it is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
-
A football cricket or any other athletic boot with lacing up the side, having a
steel plate inserted between inner and outer sole with punting piecce as described.
AT
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F. E. DALLASTON.
Thomas Hailstone,
Agent for Applicant.
F. E. DALLASTON.
Thomas Hailstone,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Punches for Punching Machines.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 4th July, 1898-Accepted, 6th Aug., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Punches for Punching Machines.
I, CARL PICK, of Gleiwitz, Upper Silesia, in the German Empire, Merchant,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:.
This invention relates generally to punches for punching machines and more
especially to those of large size.
The improved punch is constructed in two parts, viz., the stem and the punch.
proper. The former is attached to the shaft or spindle of the machine in any
convenient manner, preferably in the same way as the punch is secured at pre-
sent, and the punch itself is removably secured to the stem. One stem may be
adapted to take several different sizes of punches.
The accompanying drawing illustrates in section and elevation one form of the
improved punch, and will be hereinafter referred to.
a is the stem of the punch which is secured to the socket or chuck y of the
machine in the usual manner and by means of the set screw h.
The punch
proper, b, is secured to the stem in such a fashion as to be easily removable.
This may be effected by means of the nut which is provided with a central
hole d for the reception of the tapered shank of the punch. The lower end of the
stem is screwed to fit the nut, and is so formed that when the nut is in place
the flat end of the punch is forced up against the end of the stem. The punch is
thus held rigidly in place when in use but is easily removed by unscrewing the
nut when desired.
A considerable amount of material is thus saved in the manufacture of the
punches as one stem may be used for any desired number, and the same nut may
be used for more than one punch, each punch in that case being formed with
similar shanks so as to fit the hole in the nut.
In the form illustrated, the shank of the punch which fits within the nut is
circular in cross section but any other form may be adopted.
A large saving of time is effected by the use of the improved punch as it may
be expeditiously put into place or removed, whereas the old form of punch became
jammed in the socket and had to be loosened by hard blows after the set screw h
had been unscrewed.
A further. economy may be obtained as it is not necessary to form the stem
from the same high quality metal as the punch proper.
Owing to the small dimensions of the part bit may be easily hardened and
tempered.

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:
A punch for a punching machine, constructed and arranged substantially as
herein before described and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dotad this lot dort of Tul
AD
1808
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Collectors for Electric Street Railways with Overhead Conductors.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 26th Aug., 1899
Improvements in or relating to Collectors for Electric Street
Railways with Overhead Conductors.
I, CARL STEINER, of Molkenmarkt, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany, Gentle-
man, 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 collectors usually employed for overhead conductors for electric railways
on what is known as the trolley system-present the grave defect of springing
off the conductor wire at junctions, curves and the like, and it is often difficult
to again place the roller upon the wire. In addition to this the re-adjustment
of the roller by the driver by means of a cord is always attended with discom-
fort to the passengers upon the platform.
This invention relates to a device for entirely overcoming this defect and by
means of which the roller is prevented from springing off the wire at curves
or points.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which:-
Fig. is a front elevation of the device, and
Fig. 2 shows the upper loop or bowed portion a* of said device upon a larger
scale.
n
This bowed portion or loop a which is bent in one piece with the arm
carries thereon the roller which is capable of lateral displacement upon this
part a. The said part a which forms the axis of the roller is curved to the
radius of the circle described by the entire arm a so that the roller can be later-
ally displaced upon the frame a and thereby any springing off the wire of the
roller is completely obviated. The lower extremity of the frame is fixed to the
vehicle at the point d.
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 collector for electric street railways with overhead conductors in which
the contact roller running along the conducting wire is arranged upon its axis
in such a manner as to be capable of lateral displacement this axis being curved
to the radius of the arm carrying said axis for the purpose of preventing the
roller from springing off or leaving the conductor at points curves or the like.
2. A collector for electric street railways with overhead conductors arranged
combined and acting substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein-
before described and as illustrated in the drawings hereunto annexed.
Dated this 19th day of November 1898
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 19th Nov., 1898
I, EMIL ENGELS, of Wald, in Germany, Engineer, do hereby declare the naturo
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
A bottomless hollow basin or cup a is provided at its lower edge with a ring-
shaped additional piece b. This piece is fitted with a male thread on its circum-
ference and a cover e provided with a corresponding female thread can be screwed
to the said piece in such a manner that it completely closes the basin or cup under-
neath. In place of the bottom the cup a has a sieve d which can be removed from
below.
This sieve d covers the soap which lays fixed upon a reversed dish e placed on
the bottom of cover c.
When the shaving cup is used, the bristles of the shaving-brush penetrate
through the perforations of the sieve, and extract small quantities of soap and
these form a lather with the small amount of water placed in the cup.
When the soap after some time is so worn away that the bristles of the brush
cannot reach it any more, the cover is screwed down on the ring and conse-
quently the soap will again be pressed against the sieve.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is;-
(1) A shaving-cup with fixed soap characterised by the circumstance that the
soap is placed between the sieved and the bottom of a small reversed dish e, the
soap being kept in suitable position by screwing down a cover c provided with
inner threads on an additional piece fitted with outer threads.
Datad 1 101. 1
L
1000
J. B. FLEURET,
5, Hatton Garden, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
J. B. FLEURET,
5, Hatton Garden, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.