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Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1897-Accepted, 8th May, 1897
A communication to me from AUGUST HECKER'S FACTORY OF SHEET
METAL GOODS, in Schwarzenberg, Saxony, in the Empire of Germany,
Manufacturers.
I, EDMUND EDWARDS, of the Firm of Edwards and Co., Patent Agents and
Engineers, of 65 and 66, Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
stateinent, and accompanying drawing, that is to say :-
This invention has for its object a baking tin of the usual kind, with a separate
loose bottom, the object being to facilitate the removal of a loaf, cake, or other
article baked therein.
In the accompanying drawing, which is in illustration of the invention, two
different forms are shown in section, in which the edge a of the baking tin (of
sheet metal or other suitable material) is made with a sufficiently wide flauge b,
upon which the loose inserted bottom is supported.
In order to prevent the bottom from sticking to the sides when being removed,
the latter are made slightly conical or wider at their upper part.
When it is desired to remove the loaf, cake, or other baked article from the
tio, the latter is placed upon a support upon which only the bottom c rests, which
may be of glass or other suitable material, the tin itself being left loose and
dropping off so that the loaf is left free and accessible all round upon the
bottom c.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said:
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what.
I claim is :-
The improved baking tin, the sides of which a are provided with a flange b₂.
upon which the loose bottom is supported, substantially as described and
illustrated
ed this 2nd day of April 1897.
EDWARDS & Co.,
65 and 66, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicant..
EDWARDS & Co.,
65 and 66, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicant..
Improved Lamp Extinguishing Device.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 5th Feb., 1898
An
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Lamp Extinguishing Device.
I, PAUL GUSTAV DOMINE, of 431 Grosso Freiheit, Altona-on-Elbe, in the Empire
of Germany, Builder and Contractor, 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:
Explosions frequently occur with potroleum lamps because when air is blown
down the chimney from above the flame is driven downwards and in this way
causes too great a heating of such metallic parts as are in contact with the con-
bustible gases arising from the petroleum container. These gases are already
mixed with atmospheric air to an explosive degree and may therefore be easily
ignited because their igniting temperature is usually a very Sow one. This draw-
back is effectively overcome by the present invention.
A form of construction of the improved arrangement is shown in the accompany-
ing drawing in sectional elevation. a is the petroleum container, the burner
and the gallery which receives the chimney or cylinder d, e is the burner gallery
which is provided all round with holes f for admitting air.
Around this gallery e a second burner gallery 9 corresponding to the former, is
arranged which second gallery may be moved horizontally to and fro by means of
a small knob or the like in such a way as to bring its holes i to coincide with the
holes f of the gallery e and thus allow the air to have full access to the flame.
If the gallery be moved in the opposite direction until the openings of the
gallery are opposite the barsk of the burner gallery e, access of air to the flame is
prevented and the latter goes out. The remainder of the burning and combustible
gases can then only pass upwards but cannot strike downwards. The movements
of the gallery g may be limited by stops 7.
9'
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 device for extinguishing petroleum lamps and the like characterised by a
second gallery (9) being placed around the burner gallery (e) in such a way as to
be capable of being turned to and fro horizontally, this second gallery having
holes () to coincide with and uncover the air supply holes (f) of the burner
gallery, whereby on turning the said second gallery to bring its holes (2) out of
registor with the air supply holes (f) of the burner gallery, the supply of air to
the latter may be cut off and the lamp extinguished, substantially as hereinbefore
described.
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Improvements in Shampooing Devices.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 16th July, 1897-Accepted, 18th Sept., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Shampooing Devices.
We JAMES AUGUSTA HAMMILL Merchant, and HARVY WILLIAM REED,
Telegrapher, both of Blairsville, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 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:
Our invention has relation to shampooing devices.
It is necessary after the hair is shampooed by the barber for the person to leave
his chair and hold his head above a basin, in order that the barber may cleanse
the hair and remove therefrom all mixtures and chemicals with which the hair
has been shampooed, thus putting the person to considerable trouble and
inconvenience.
It is the object of the present invention to provide means whereby the hair,
having been shampooed by the barber, may be thoroughly cleansed preparatory
to drying, without the necessity of the occupant leaving the chair.
With this object in view, the invention consists in certain features of
construction and combination of parts which will be hereinafter fully set forth.
In the accompanying drawing, we have illustrated our invention in perspective
and in use.
1 denotes a cap, which may be of any suitable construction, and which is pro-
vided at its lower open end with a ring of rubber or other waterproof flexible
material adapted to tightly fit about the head of the person being shampooed.
2 denotes a pipe which leads from the crown of the cap to the water supply
pipe 3, and is provided with a cut-off cock 4, by means of which the water may be
controlled.
5 denotes the discharge pipe which is connected to the back of the cap near its
lower end, and leads to a waste pipe or receptacle 6.
After the person has been shampooed, the cap is placed upon his head and the
water turned on, which will thoroughly cleanse the head and be carried off to
the receptacle or waste pipe shown, thus not requiring a person to leave his chair
and stoop over a basin, as is now the common custom.
The device is exceedingly simple, may be made at small cost and sold to barbers,
who may easily attach it to the basin spigot.
We provide the cup and bottle rack with a compartment, which is provided with
a water pipe nipple, and when the device is not in use, it may be folded and placed
in this compartment, and the door closed to protect it from dust and the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:
In a device of the character described, the combination with a cap provided
with a waterproof ring or packing near its lower end, of an inlet pipe adapted to

page_text: be attached to a water pipe, and an outlet pipe secured to the lower end of the
cap and adapted to lead to a receptacle or drain, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 12th day of July 1897.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
An Improved Method and Composition for Making Gas.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Apr., 1897-Accepted 19th June, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method and Composition for Making Gas.
I, ARTHUR APPLETON STEPHENSON, of Stanley Street, Sydney in the Colony
of New South Wales, (but temporarily residing at Adelaide in the Province of
South Australia) Gas Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The objects of this invention are to provide for the use of householders and
other small consumers, first, a cheap and inexpensive means or method for making
gas from atmospheric air, and secondly, a composition for carrying the same into
effect.
For the purpose of this invention atmospheric air is forced under an equable
pressure and preferably from an air container into a receptacle containing a special
mixture or composition which will render the air flammable and capable of ignition
as a gas.
For containing the composition any suitable receptacle may be used, which will
permit of the air passing over an extended surface covered with the special
composition.
As a gas producing mixture or composition I take the following (dry) substances
As a gas producing mixture or composition I take the following (dry) substances

page_text: about the proportions as shewn, and the method of making gas by the application
of atmospheric air thereto.
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 herein described method of producing gas consisting in the application of
ordinary atmospheric air to a composition of materials, consisting of camphorated
chalk ground resin, table salt, shale oil, gasoline, ether, petroleum and bisulphide
of carbon, prepared as described and preferably in about the proportions
mentioned.
2. A composition for producing gas by the application of atmospheric air
consisting of camphorated chalk, resin, salt and shale oil in about the proportions
indicated such composition being subsequently treated with gasoline, ether,
petroleum and bisulphide of carbon also in about the proportions indicated.
Dated this Twenty-fourth day of March 1897
A. A. STEPHENSON.
J. C. Mewburn & Ellis,
55 & 56 Chancery Lane, London, Chartered Patent Agents.
do Fire Escape Ladder.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
WILLIAM PEAKE 6
Middlesex Builder
follows:-
do
Fire Escape Ladder.
Faversham Terrace High Street North Finchley
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
A ladder to be attached vertically to the outer wall of any building and adjacent
to any windows keeping a vertical line on elevation. Constructed to open and close
ou hinges the hooks of which are fixed to wall. The ladder when closed or fully
open at right angles with the wall is locked in either position. The locking
arrangement is operated upon by a steel rod passing down the inside of the wall
through the floors the height of the building and by pulling the handle which is
attached to the rod by a fast collar off the support on either floor is made to drop
and release the closed fastenings and also prepare the fastenings for holding i
open; the window is then opened and the ladder pushed open to a right angle with
the wall when it becomes fixed open until the handle is replaced on its catch,
when it releases the fastenings holding it open & prepares the fastenings for fixing
it closed. The ladder is constructed of wood sides painted with fireproof paint
and galvanized iron treads & backing, the backing to prevent it being used when
closed from the outside.
Dal 911... of Wahmane 1907
WILLIAM PEAKE 6 Faversham Terrace High Street North Finchley
Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
A ladder to be attached vertically to the wall of any building, the sides a being
wood or metal and the steps b metal, constructed to open as Fig. 1 and close as
Fig. 2 on hinges d. The ladder when closed or fully open is secured in either
position by locks e which are fixed convenient for opening in each room which the
ladder passes. A metal rod a passing down one side of the ladder is operated upon
so as to unfasten all the locks from any floor by means of the opener J and also
prepares the locks for fixing the ladder open to the stay e. The opener J is made
to suit any thickness of wall / Fig. 3. A metal casing f is fixed on to the sides a
to form backing and prevent it being used from the outside when closed.
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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 and construction of the guard or back which protects it
against use when fastened.
2. The arrangement of the rod or bar for opening which operates the locks from
inside buildings.
3. The combination and adjustment of the locks for fixing ladder open in the
one operation of opening.
4. The arrangement of releasing of fastening holding ladder open and prepara-
tion of holding it fast to wall.
5. The construction of the hinges to allow space for hand grip between wall and
ladder.
6. The general combination and arrangement of parts constituting the fire escape
substantially as described and shewn.
Dated the Nin
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Improvements in Glass Hollow-ware.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 8th May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Glass Hollow-ware.
I, HUGO HECKERT, of 36 Gt. Ullrich Street, Halle a/S, in the Kingdom of
Prussia and Empire of 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 :-
My invention relates to means for strengthening glass hollow ware used for
lighting, domestic technical or other purpose.
My invention consists in inlaying a woven or other similarly formed net-
work of wire into the glass so that the two are rigidly connected and form one
piece.
The accompanying drawing illustrates a portion of a circular glass tube A with
the wire network B inlaid on its surface. The glass blower takes this network
cover B and when the glass is molten works it into the surface of the glass.
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 hollow glass ware working or forming the ware with a wire network or its
equivalent inlaid on the surfaces or within the glass as and for the purpose
described.
Dated this 8th day of March 1897.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, DAVID JACKSON, of Northgate, Pontefract, in the County of York, Joiner and
Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to simplify the construction of fasteners for cup-
board and similar doors, so that by one half turn both doors are either opened or
fastened.
I attach to the shelf of the cupboard an angular bracket with a slot in the front
plate towards the door.
This bracket is screwed on to the shelf opposite the fastener of the outer door.
The outer door fastener consists of a knob and screwed spindle which passes
through the door, and at the end is a fastener tapped on to the screwed spindle; this
fastener is a sort of key with shoulder and neck and square shoulders which taper
down to a point (on all sides) to the end of same, the key end is pushed through the
slot and the square shoulders engage against the sides of the slot when the knob
has a half turn, and so fastens or unfastens both doors.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent to Applicant.
I, DAVID JACKSON, of Northgate, Pontefract, in the County of York, Joiner and
Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
The object of my invention is to simplify the construction of fasteners for cup-
board and similar doors, so that by a quarter turn of the fastener both doors are
either opened or fastened.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 shows a side view, in section, of my improved fastener.
Fig. 2 shows a plan, in section, of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 shows a detached view of the angular bracket with which the fastener
engages.

page_text: I attach to the shelf A of the cupboard an angular bracket B, with a slot C in
the front plate D of the bracket.
This bracket B is screwed or otherwise secured to the underside of the shelf A,
opposite the fastener of the outer door E.
The said fastener consists of a spindle F passing through the door, and having
at one end a knob G, and at the other a key or hook fastener H tapering to a point
and having square shoulders J. On the spindle F is also a collar K with two
shoulders L, M, which engage with a pin N on a plate P screwed to the inside of the
door, and thus prevent the spindle being given more than a quarter turn.
On the door E being closed over the door R the key or hook end H of the fastener
enters the slot C in the bracket B, and on the knob G being given a quarter turn
the shoulders J engage with the sides of the said slot, both doors being thus firmly
secured until the knob is turned back, when the doors are both instantly released.
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;-
-
Fastening cupboard and other similar doors by means of a knob or handle and
spindle having a key or hook fastener and stop, with slotted plate for the purposes
described.
Dated this 7th day of February 1898.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Holders for Electric Glow Lamps."
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th May, 1897-Accepted, 4th Dec., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
"An Improvement in Holders for Electric Glow Lamps."
We HENRY CHARLES GOVER, Secretary of The Edison and Swan United Electric
Light Company Limited, and CHARLES FARADAY PROCTOR, all of 36 Queen Street,
Cannon Street, in the City 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 a holder for an electric glow lamp as
we shall describe referring to the accompanying drawings which shew a holder
according to our invention to an enlarged scale.
Fig. 1 is an elevation; Fig. 2 is a vertical section partly in elevation and Fig. 3 is
a plan looking from below.
The insulator with the contact plungers P is of the usual construction with a
vertical groove i along each side. The socket S has as usual bayonet catch notches 8,
and it has a shoulder on which the insulator rests. The socket is externally screw
threaded and has screwed upon it the cap C internally coned to receive the conical
pieces W of wood or other insulating material between which the wires L are clamped.
The two sides of the socket are indented so as to form internal protuberances p
engaging in the grooves i of the insulator to prevent it from turning. A ring R is
screwed on the socket to hold a globe or the like.
It will be seen that the holder described consists of only two parts the socket S and
the cap C to retain the insulator and the wood cone, the construction being thus
greatly simplified as compared with many holders now known. Obviously the cap C
may be thinner than shewn being stamped from sheet metal.
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:-
A holder for an electric glow lamp constructed substantially as described and
illustrated by the drawings.
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Improvements in or relating to Ships and Vessels, and in Means for Sea-calming.
Year: 1897

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Ships and Vessels, and in Means for
Sea-calming.
A communication from LOUIS DULAC, of Armentières (Dep. du Nord), in the
Republic of France, Manufacturer.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT, of 111 Hatton Garden, in the County of Middlesex,
Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The object of the present invention is to provide a layer of air between the
water and the hull of a vessel in order to diminish friction and to increase the speed
of the vessel with the same motive power.
The invention consists in arranging on the under side or keel of the vessel an
air-tube provided with holes throughout its length or the keel itself may be transformed
into an air-tube into which is forced compressed air which escaping forms a layer
or stream of air over the whole surface of the hull thus partly preventing its contact
with the water.
In the accompanying drawing are shown two examples of the application of our
invention.
The first example is represented in Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 is a cross section of
the vessel and Figure 2 diagrammatic longitudinal section. The air-tube A is
preferably of semi-cylindrical shape and is applied against the keel B. The air
is forced into it through a pipe C and escapes through the holes D and forms a layer E
of air on the sides of the hull.
In Figure 3 there are shown 2 perforated tubes F one on each side of the hull.
By making the holes of the form shown in Fig. 4 the escape of air will take place
either towards the bow or towards the stern of the vessel by directing the escaping
air astern the propulsion will be increased by the reaction of water on the stream of
air. In Figure 4 the holes are formed so as to produce that effect; this figure is a
longitudinal section of the keel having a tube on each side; a is the direction of
stream of air and 6 the travelling of the ship.
These air conduits may be utilised during storms for introducing oil and spreading
it on the surface of the water.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent and in what manner the
same is to performed I declare that what I claim is :-
1. A vessel provided at the bottom of the hull with air-conduits extending
throughout the length of the ship and provided with holes through which compresse
air or liquid is forced or delivered forming a layer or stream of air or liquid between
the water and the sides of the ship substantially as described.
2. In a vessel such as described the employment of the keel as a conduit or support
for the conduit for the compressed air substantially as described.
3. An air conduit for the purpose described provided with inclined openings
in order to direct the stream of air in the desired direction substantially as described."
Dated this 11th day of Febrúarv 1897.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Method of and Means for Securing Sheets or Covers to Trucks, Carriages, or other Vehicles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 22nd May,
1897
Improvements in the Method of and Means for Securing Sheets or
Covers to Trucks, Carriages, or other Vehicles.
We, HARRY MARSTON CAWOOD, of 38 Great Northern Street, Morley, Loom
Tuner, and GEORGE BARSTOW, of 2 South Queen Street, Morley, Goods Porter,
all in the County of York 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 our invention is to facilitate and more securely fasten covers to
trucks, railway waggons, carriages and the like, and so save damage to the goods
contained therein, as well as saving the wear and tear of the said covers, also
facilitating the fastening and unfastening of such covers.
We employ preferably iron rods or bars fixed vertically at suitable distances
apart, on the sides, ends and corners of the waggons by bolts, screws, or the like
means, the said bars are fitted with a suitable number of projections or prongs,
having slots or holes therein for the reception of split cotters, or pins, which are
attached to chains secured to the trucks, midway near each rod or bar; the sheet
or cover is pulled down sufficiently tight and the sheet holes placed on one of the
inclined prongs and the cotter placed in the slet or hole therein, effectually prevents
any possible chance of its coming loose. Short bars with prongs see Fig. 2 are
used for securing the corners of the sheets or covers.
Fig. 1, shows view of bar with prongs, chain, and cotter.
Fig. 2, is short bar with prougs and chain for securing the corners of the
cover.
Fig. 3, shows part of cover with holes.
A is the cover, B are the holes, C C are the bars, D are the prongs having holes
or slots E, F is the chain attached to the truck, G is the split pin or cotter, which
is pushed through the slot of the prong after one of the holes B of the cover is put
on, and securely holds it in position, three or four of the long bars may be fixed
vertically on each side of the trucks, with the short bars fixed vertically near each
corner, and two or more bars fixed vertically at each end. The prongs are
preferably inclined downwards, though straight prongs may be used, the bars are
attached to the waggons side and ends by bolts or screws passing through holes H
of the said bara.
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 :-
Securing covers to trucks, waggons, or the like, by means of a series of prongs
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page_text: or cotters attached by chains to the trucks as and for the purposes substantially as
described.
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JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent to Applicants.
Improvements in Tiles for Kiln Floors.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Feb., 1897-Accepted, 1st May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tiles for Kiln Floors.
I, BASIL EDGAR BAILY of Pelham Chambers, Angel Row, Nottingham, in
the County of Nottingham, Architect, do hereby declare the nature of this:
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly-
described in and by the following statement:—
In constructing the floors of malt kilns or the like, it is found desirable to place-
the T joists on which the tiles rest in an inverted position-thus 1-the tiles resting-
on the inside of the flanged portion and abutting against the web. As the tiles are
now made, however, it is impossible to prevent a space occurring between each row
equal to or larger than the thickness of the web, and in order to produce a
satisfactory floor it is necessary to fill up such space with cement or other matter.
Now the object of my invention is to so construct the tiles, that these spaces do.
not occur, and on the accompanying sheet of drawings I have shown in Figure 1
a perspective view, in Figure 2 a section, and in Figure 3 a plan from the under--
neath of such a tile. For this purpose I form the kiln tiles a, with two opposite.
sides undercut as at b, so that, say, one third or thereabouts of the thickness of the
tile projects beyond the bulk of the tile as at c, the two other sides or ends being
left flush as in the ordinary tile.
The portion of the tile that projects, c, is as nearly as possible equal to half the
thickness of the web of the metal joist d, and corresponds in shape therewith more
or less. Said projections c thus overhang and abut on each other, so enabling a
continuous floor to be laid without spaces between the tiles.
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. Forming tiles for kiln floors with the edges of two opposite sides undercut so
as to enable a continuous floor to be laid upon inverted T joists without spaces
between said tiles substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the
accompanying drawings.
2. The improvements in tiles for kiln floors substantially as and for the purpose-
described and as illustrated by the accompanying sheet of drawings.
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STANLEY, POPPLEWELL & Co.,
Chartered Patent Agents,
7 & 8, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London,.
Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Means of Obviating or Suppressing the Noise caused from the Exhaust Gases Escaping from Gas or other Engines, and Apparatus connected therewith."
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 18th Dec., 1897
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"A New or Improved Means of Obviating or Suppressing the Noise
caused from the Exhaust Gases Escaping from Gas or other
Engines, and Apparatus connected therewith."
We, GEORGE CRIBBES and ALEXANDER FLYTER ROSS, both of Logie Green Works,
in the County of the City of Edinburgh, North Britain, Engineers and Smiths, do
hereby declare the nature of our Invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
:-
According to existing gas, engines an objectionable and much complained of
noise is caused from the exhaust gases escaping from the engine causing consider-
able annoyance to the neighbours and others by those using the gas engine and
for this reason in many works the use of the gas engine is prohibitive. The object
therefore of our Invention is to overcome or suppress this noise, and this we
accomplish in the following manner, reference being made to the accompanying
sheet of Drawings of which,
Figure 1 is an end view of the apparatus and
Figure 2 a longitudinal section.
We connect to the exhaust pipes of engines a chamber A into which the exhaust
from the engine enters when it breaks up and escapes through ports B and expands
in the passage C which is formed by the external side of the pipe D and the internal
side of the pipe E. The external side of the pipe E and the inside main case F
form a cushioning chamber G. The exhaust gases having thus been expanded
and cushioned escape quietly along the passage H and into the pipe I which leads
to the atmosphere. J are openings for the relief or discharge of water etc. that
may accumulate.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
In gas and other engines the method and apparatus by which the exhaust gases
from the engine are expanded and cushioned and allowed to escape quietly into
the atmosphere without the noise so common with existing engines, substantially
as described and illustrated in the accompanying sheet of Drawings.
Dated this 12th day of October 1897.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE
154 St. Vincent Street Glasgow Applicants' Patent Agents.
Improvements in Fillers for Mineral Water Bottles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 6th July, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 30th Mar., 1898-Accepted, 30th Apr., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fillers for Mineral Water Bottles.
I, CLAUDE REYNOLDS, of 13, William Street, Morice Town, Devonport, Devon,
Parish of Stoke Damerel, Provision Factor, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows: —
Being and formed by a small rod or tube, fitted on the inside, at the extremity
of the supply pipe, of the filler heads of filling machines for mineral water bottles.
The said rod or tube being a kind of injector or nozzle; the purpose of which is
to aid the filling process of bottles fitted with the valvular action stoppers. The
said rod or tube being of sufficient length to keep the valve in the stopper open,
whilst the bottle is filled, thereby providing one of the means necessary to snift
the bottle.
Improvements in Fillers for Mineral Water Bottles.
CLAUDE REYNOLDS, 13, William Street, Morice Town, Devonport, Devon,
Parish of Stoke Damerel, Provision Factor, 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 invention being and formed by a small rod, or tube, fitted on the inside,
at the extremity of the supply pipe, of the filler head, of filling machines for mineral
water bottles. The said rod or tube being a kind of injector of nozzle, the purpose
of which is to aid the filling process of bottles fitted with the valvular action
stoppers. The said rod or tube being of sufficient length to keep the valve in the
stopper open, whilst the bottle is filled, thereby providing a means enabling the
bottle to be snift.
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:-
Improvements in Adjustable Bearings for Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Adjustable Bearings for Cycles.
I ROBERT JOHN ALPE of 292 Burbury Street Birmingham in the County of
Warwick Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention has for its object "Improvements in adjustable bearings for cycles"
by which I prevent any possibility of the ball cones being moved by the locking
nut my improvement being as equally suitable for the bottom bracket bearings as
for the hubs.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood & more easily carried into
practise, I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings, upon which I have shewn,
its application to a hub.
Figure 1 is a section through the barrel of the hub shewing the interior in
elevation.
Figure 2 is a view of my improved washer or collar.
Figure 3 is a section through same.
Figure 4 is a side elevation of same.
Figure 5 is a section through the hub complete shewing the ball cone D in
elevation.
Figure 6 is an elevation of Figure 5.
In carrying my invention into effect I form a groove 61 in the side of the barrel B
of the hub and provide a split washer A having a projection a' which is made to
fit and slide in the groove b¹.
This washer A is made cone shaped to fit the external cone of the ball cone D
the locking nut E being provided with an internal cone shaped face to fit the said
washer A.
The action of adjustment and locking is as follows. The ball cone D is screwed
on, after which the washer D is inserted, the lock nut being then screwed in, and
after the ball cone has been carefully adjusted by being turned through the key
holes c¹ the locking nut is then screwed tightly home by the key slots e¹ and as the
washer A cannot rotate by reason of the projecting stud a' and groove the
whole of the friction is taken by the said washer and the cone D cannot be
affected in any way by its movement.
By these means the locking of the cone D is rendered an easy matter as the
split washer is caused to grip the cone while perfectly free from any rotating
movement.
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
1st. In adjustable bearings for cycles the split cone shaped washer having a
projection a in combination with the groove 61 substantially as herein set forth
and shewn.
2nd. The improvements in adjustable bearings for cycles substantially as herein
set forth and shewn upon the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 11th day of May 1897.
Improvements in Apparatus for Heating and Cooling Fluids by Fluids.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Mar., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 4th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 5th Mar., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Heating and Cooling Fluids by
Fluids.
I, LOUIS MAICHE, of 368, Rue St. Honore, Paris, France, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows: :―
Many apparatus for heating and cooling a fluid by another fluid consist of tubes
or other conduits through which the one fluid flows while the other passes in con-
tact with the surfaces of the tubes or conduits.
My invention relates to means of rendering such apparatus more effective in
heating or cooling by causing a more rapid transmission of heat through the metal
which separates the one fluid from the other. For this purpose, I fill up either
duct or both with a number of small tubes of good conducting metal, such as copper,
in close contact with one another and with the sides of the duct. The heating or
cooling fluid or the fluid to be heated or cooled passing through these tubes and also
along the interstices between them is thus subdivided into a number of streams
each of which being in intimate conductive connection with the wall which separates
the one fluid from the other imparts heat to that wall or receives heat from it more
readily than when the stream of fluid is not so divided, and therefore the only active
portion of it is that which is next the wall. In this manner the efficiency of a
water tube boiler can be largely increased by crowding small tubes into the main
tubes, and the efficiency of a tubular or flue boiler may also be increased by crowd-
ing with small tubes the space surrounding the tubes or flues. When boilers are
treated in this manner, distilled water should be used so as to avoid deposit in the
small tubes and their interstices.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Heating and Cooling Fluids by
Fluids.
I, LOUIS MAICHE, of 368, Rue St. Honore, Paris, France, Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Many apparatus for heating and cooling a fluid by another fluid consist of con-
duits through which the one fluid flows while the other flows, usually in the opposite
direction, in contact with the surfaces of these conduits.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Dec., 1897-Accepted, 1st Jan., 1898
I, ROBERT KRIEGESKORTE of Esslingen, Wurtemberg 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 has for its object a cartridge, more particularly for sporting
purposes, the casing of which is not made as hitherto out of metal or paper but of
transparent material such as gelatine, celluloid and the like.
The improved cartridge is shown in the accompanying drawings, in which,
Figure 1 is a view of such a cartridge of the ordinary pattern used for sporting
purposes charged with shot, and
Figure 2 a view of a cartridge charged with a bullet.
a
The cartridge consists of a metal bottom or breech piece A on which
cylindrical casing B of transparent material is pressed and if desired fastened by
cementing, glueing, heating or the like according to the nature of the transparent
material selected for the casing.
The charge is inserted in the ordinary manner. C indicates the powder, D the
driving wad, E the shot charge or the ball as the case may be and F the
closing wad.
The advantage of this improved cartridge over the ordinary cartridges with
paper cases consists in that it is possible to ascertain precisely the position of the
separate layers or parts of the charge to one another and it enables the charging
to be effected very carefully and allows the method of loading and value of the
cartridge to be at once ascertained on inspection.
Such cartridges can also be made more cheaply than cartridges with paper cases
as the time-consuming and difficult winding of the latter is dispensed with.
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 cartridge in which the casing or sheath (B) is formed of a transparent
material to allow of a more careful loading of the cartridge and to enable the
value of the charge to be ascertained immediately on inspection of the cartridge,
substantially as described.
1000
Application of Embroidered Silk, Velvet, Wool or other Stuff to Painted Figures for Decoration of Musical Instruments.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 25th May, 1897-Accepted, 4th Sept., 1897
Application of Embroidered Silk, Velvet, Wool or other Stuff to
Painted Figures for Decoration of Musical Instruments.
GUILLERMO MÜLLER Y CARDEVÁR (Merchant) 32 Calle Real, Tarragona (Spain)
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 invention consists of the application of embroidered silk, velvet, wool or
other stuff to the painting of figures with which the cases of musical instruments
are decorated. To correspond with the form of a figure drawn upon the case of a
musical instrument, the form of the dress is cut out of silk, embroidered, and then
applied by a process of glueing to the design of the figure on the case.
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 Patent of Invention for the application of embroidered silk, velvet, wool, or
other stuff to painted figures for decoration of musical instruments.
Dated this 22nd day of May 1897.
GUILLERMO MÜLLER Y CARDEVÁR.
Improvements in Waste Water Latrine Closets.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Waste Water Latrine Closets.
I, WILLIAM OATES, of The Firm of Oates and Green, Limited, of Horley Green
Works, Halifax, in the County of York, Sanitary Engineers, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
-
This invention has reference to Letters Patent granted to the present applicant,
and to another bearing date the 21st day of January 1896, No. 1434. In waste
water latrine closets generally and to that embodied in the specification above
referred, to, a vertical pipe has been arranged above the trap and opposite to the
flush, the consequences being that when a flush of water has taken place it has
rushed upon the innerside of the vertical pipe and rebounded back again whereby
the water and excreta has not cleared itself away but partially returned to the
bottom of the basin. To prevent this I dispense with the vertical pipe hitherto
employed whereby the water and excreta flows direct into the trap. I use how-
ever an opening provided with a lid for the introduction of a rod for cleaning
purposes.
Dated this 8th day of November 1897.
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Halifax, Patent Agents.
I, WILLIAM OATES, of The Firm of Oates and Green, Limited, of Horley Green
Works, Halifax, in the County of York, Sanitary Engineers, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention has reference to Letters Patent granted to the present applicant,
and to another bearing date the 21st day of January 1896, No. 1434. In waste
water latrine closets generally, and to that embodied in the specification, above
referred to, a vertical pipe has been arranged above the trap and opposite to the
flush, the consequences being that when a heavy flush of water has taken place
it has rushed upon the inner side of the vertical pipe and part has re-bounded back
again. To prevent this, I dispense with the vertical pipe hitherto employed,
whereby the water and excreta flows direct into the trap. I use, however, an
opening provided with a lid for the introduction of a rod for cleaning purposes.
The accompanying drawing illustrates my arrangement, where A is a portion
DQ77

page_text: of the pedestal or seat of the closet, B the dished pan for receiving the excreta,
which flows out in the direction of arrow C, and if an extra flush of excreta and
water is sent from the dished pan B, it is washed against the inner curved side G
and flows direct into the trap and no rebounding of material takes place.
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 waste water latrine closets a dished pan such as B having a curved end at
the outlet G, and an opening D arranged as described.
Dated this 8th day of August 1898.
TASKER & CROSSLEY,
Patent Agents, Halifax, Agents for Applicant.
An Improved Tyre for Bicycle, Tricycle, Cab, Van, Perambulator and other Vehicle Wheels.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tyre for Bicycle, Tricycle, Cab, Van, Perambulator and
other Vehicle Wheels.
WALTER BLAKE, of 145, Jamaica Road, Bermondsey, London, S.E., Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
All existing pneumatic or inflated tyres are dependent upon canvas or some
woven material for the air tubes, and upon india-rubber for the outer tyre, the
great defect of which is the ease with which the tyres & tubes are punctured,
I make my air tube and tyre or one of them of thin steel or other metal.
The tube is inflated with air, or alternately extended by spiral or other
springs.
The air tube may be separate from the tyre, or may form the tyre itself.
Dated this 7th day of December 1897.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tyre for Bicycle, Tricycle, Cab, Van, Perambulator and
other Vehicle Wheels.
I, WALTER BLAKE, of 145, Jamaica Road, Bermondsey, London, S.E., Engineer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed. to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the follow-
ing statement:-
All existing pneumatic or inflated tyres are dependent upon limp india rubber
for the air tubes, and upon canvas alone or combined canvas and india rubber
for the outer tyre, the great defect of which is the ease with which the tyres and
tubes are punctured.
For the purpose of my invention, I make my air tube and tyre, or one of them of
thin steel or other metal.
The tube is inflated with air, or alternately extended by spiral or other
shape of springs.
The air tube may be separate from the tyre, or may form the tyre itself, as found
convenient.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
In the construction of wheel tyres, the employment of thin steel or other metal
as an inflatable tube, or a tube extensible by springs for an inner elastic tube of
a tyre, or as a tyre itself, as above described.
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said Walter Blake.
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said Walter Blake.