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Improvements in or relating to Door Knockers.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Jan., 1896-Accepted, 29th Feb., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Door Knockers.
I, ARTHUR CULPIN, of 1 Sidbury, Worcester, in the County of Worcester,
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:-
Heretofore door knockers have generally been constructed and secured in
position independently of the number, or other distinguishing feature of the building
in connection with which they are employed.
Such an arrangement is sometimes inconvenient and my object is to obviate it by
combining with a knocker a frame for the reception of one or more blocks or
plates bearing the required number or other distinguishing feature in such a manner
that while the latter may be changed as required, the whole may be secured in
position at one operation.
Such an arrangement is shown in front elevation Fig. 1, and side sectional
elevation Fig. 2 in the accompanying drawings, and by the aid of these I will now
proceed to more fully describe my invention, and the manner in which it may be
carried into practical effect.
Cast in one with, or fixed to the upper end of the base a of the knocker is a
frame b in which may be inserted one or more plates or blocks c bearing numbers
or other distinguishing features.
In the accompanying drawings two such plates are shown employed, but it will
be obvious that the number, as well as the size of the frame, may be varied as
required. These plates are held in position by a fixed cross bar d and a loose
bar e so that by the removal of the latter the plate or plates may be slid into or
out of the frame.
The cross bar e also retains the knocker fin position in the hook-shaped bearing
pieces g, so that when the whole is secured in position by the aid of bolts h or the
like, no loose part can be detached.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The combination with door knockers of frames for the reception of number or
other plates substantially as described.
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention" Office, Mitre Court, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Bodices and Bodice-corsets.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 8th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bodices and Bodice-corsets.
We, CARL HARTMANN and BERNHARDT HARTMANN, of Mülhausen, Thuringia, in
the German Empire, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to improved bodices which are intended to replace the
corsets ordinarily worn by ladies.
I will describe my invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, the
several figures of which shew modifications of the improved bodices. It will be
obvious however that a further large variety of modifications may be made within
the scope of my present invention.
My new bodices or bodice-corsets, are made of knitted material which is very
elastic in use and thus possesses a great advantage over the comparatively inelastic
warp and weft fabrics commonly used in making similar articles. They also fit
more closely and adapt themselves more perfectly to the figure, whilst at the same
time they permit more perfect ventilation.
In the form represented by Figures 1 and 3, openings d are made for the arms
and bridged by the shoulder straps e. In Figure 1 the bodice is attached or secured
by lacing, eyelet holes being provided for the purpose. In the modification Figure 2,
there is a slit a and buttons or studs bb, the sides of the bodice being extended,
forming the wings c c in the ends of which there are button holes. In use, the
wing is passed round the body and through slit a, after which it is buttoned to
the nearer button 6'. The other wing is then passed around the body and is
buttoned to the other button.
In the modification Figure 3, which is made up in the fashion of ordinary
corsets, f is an attached belt made of any suitable material which is less yielding
than knitted fabric and which will give a good support to the bust. Breast and hip
gussets may be inserted at g and h. These also should be constructed of knitted or
other elastic fabric. These gussets, whilst they provide at all times a close fit to
the person, adapt the bodices for wear under all conditions, as they freely yield to.
changes of figure.
The bodices are particularly comfortable for wear when travelling, for in-door use,
and during gymnastic and other exercises, since they exert no local pressure and
permit free transpiration.
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:-
Elastic bodices or bodice-corsets, manufactured substantially as hereinbefore
described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 7th day of December, A.D. 1896.
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Switches for Making and Breaking Electric Currents.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 8th June, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 8th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 29th May, 1397
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Switches for Making and Breaking Electric
Currents.
ALFRED SLATTER, Electrical Engineer, 7, Ridgmount Street, Bedford
Square, W.C. WILLIAM RIXOM, Electrical Mechanic, Merthyr Road, Castelnau,
Barnes, Surrey, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Our invention has for its object to provide an electric switch to make or break
electric currents or to change over from one current to another.
The switch is so arranged that the contact bar cannot (without being held)
remain in any intermediate position and must therefore always be either off or on.
The contact bar or rocking lever is made of vulcanised fibre or other suitable
material and has suitably fixed upon it, at either or both ends, contact pieces of
copper or other suitable metal: it is actuated by means of a handle suitably
connected to it & is supported upon a roller, the latter being held in position by
means of a spring; the whole being so arranged that when the handle is pressed,
say to the right, the motion is transmitted to the before mentioned contact bar, one
end of which is thereby raised and the other depressed, by the action of the roller
attached to the spring: and when the handle is pressed say to the left, the motion
is just reversed i.e. the end that was before raised is now lowered, and the end
that was depressed is now raised.
The spring supporting the roller above referred to causes this motion to take
place quickly and thus prevents arcing at the contacts.
eth Lun 1200
ALFRED SLATTER.
WILLIAM RIXOM.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Switches for Making or Breaking Electric
Circuits.
We, ALFRED SLATTER, Electrical Engineer, of 7 Ridgmount Street, Bedford
Square, in the County of London, and WILLIAM RIXOM, Electric Mechanic of
Castelnau, Barnes, in the County of Surrey, 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 switches for making or breaking electric circuits, or
for changing over from one circuit to another. Our object is, to provide a simple,
reliable and durable quick-acting switch, which will not remain in any intermediate
position, and must therefore always be either off or on.
For this purpose we form or fix the movable contact or contacts upon a rocking
bar connected with a handle, or button, and supported by a roller which is pressed
against the rocking bar by a spring, the whole being adapted to operate
substantially as hereafter described and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
In the drawings,
Fig. 1 is a vertical section of a switch embodying our invention; Fig. 2 is a
vertical section of the same in a different position;
An Improved Toy or Game.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Toy or Game.
1, CHARLES ARMITAGE, of Springfield Place, Woodside, Horsforth, in the county
of York, Joiner and Painter, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
My improved toy or game consists of a flat substance with a handle, and round
or enlarged flat part, with hole and slot to end, or side of the round part, at which
is a pin, stud, or other fastener, to this stud or fastener, is attached a string or
cord, to the end of which is attached a ball (either soft or hard), the hall lies on
the hole and is jerked up from the said hole in the shuttle or board and caught as
it descends and so repeated.
The board or shuttle is made of wood, wire sheet metal, composition, or any
other suitable substance, the hall also can be made of any suitable material.
The slot and fastener can be at either the sides or end.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Patent Agent, Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent to the Applicant.
I, CHARLES ARMITAGE, of Springfield Place, Woodside, Horsforth, in the county
of York, Joiner & Painter, 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 improved toy or game consists of a flat substance with a handle, and a
round or enlarged flat part, with hole and slot from same to the end or side of
the round part, at which is a pin, stud, or other fastener; to this stud or fastener
is attached or swivelled a string or cord, to the end of which is attached a ball
(either soft or hard), the ball lies on the board or hangs down by the string and
is jerked upwards and the shuttle or board is pushed under it, so that it passes
through the hole as it descends and so repeated. The hole must be larger than
the ball. The board or shuttle is made of wood, wire, sheet metal, composition,
or any other suitable substance; the ball also can be made of any suitable material.
The slot and fastener can be at either the sides or ends.

page_text: DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is plan of improved toy or game.
Fig. 2 is side elevation of Fig. 1.
A is the handle of shuttle board, B is the flat part, C is the hole, D, is the
slot with pin or pivot E, to which the string or cord F, attached to the ball G,
is secured.
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:
The toy or game consisting of shuttle board with hole, slot, and ball, substan-
tially as shown and described.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Corks and like Stoppers for Bottles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 27th July, 1897-Accepted, 28th Aug., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Corks and like Stoppers for Bottles.
I, JOSEPH WALTER SUTTON, of 6 Anson Road, Tufnell Park, in the County of
Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to render easy the extraction of the cork without
a corkscrew.
For this purpose a wire staple is fixed to the cork its loop projecting above the
top whilst its two branches run in slits partly down the sides of the cork and are
turned inwards or clinched before they reach the bottom. When the cork is in
the bottle the slits in its sides are completely closed by the pressure and the liquid
in the bottle cannot therefore come into contact with the metal staple.
In some cases a metal plate is put on the top of the cork connecting together
the two branches of the staple.
Dated this 30th day of October 1896.
I, JOSEPH WALTER SUTTON, of 6 Anson Road, Tufnel Park, 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 statement :-
The object of this invention is to render easy the extraction of the cork without
a corkscrew.
For this purpose a wire staple is fixed to the cork its loop projecting above the
top whilst its two branches run in slits partly down the sides of the cork and
are turned inwards or clinched before they reach the bottom. When the cork is
in the bottle the slits in its sides are completely closed by the pressure and
the liquid in the bottle cannot therefore come into contact with the metal
staple.
Figure 1 is an elevation of the cork and Figure 2 a section on the line 2-2
Fig. 1. These figures show the slits a which are made on
shows the staple 6 and Figure 4 (which is a similar view to
way it is put into place with its branches in the slits a.
completed cork which is preferably bound round with wire c,
each side. Figure 3
Figure 2) shows the
Figure 5 shows the

page_text: In some cases a metal plate is put on the top of the cork connecting together
the two branches of the staple.
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 :-
Corks and like stoppers for bottles substantially as described and shown in the
drawing.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Feb., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 5th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 5th Dec., 1896
I, EDWARD LITT of Rostock, Province of Ontario, Dominion of Canada,
Mechanic, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The wire fence stay of this invention comprises two metal bars one of which is
grooved transversely at the proper distances apart for the reception of the several
wires of the fence. The other bar is plain and is clamped to the grooved bar,
with the wires in between, by means of bolts and nuts.
Dated this 18th day of February 1896.
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
I, EDWARD LITT of Rostock, Province of Ontario, Dominion of Canada,
Mechanic, 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 metallic stays for reinforcing horizontal fence wires, to
enable the fence to which the stays are vertically applied to resist the aggression
of cattle and other forces.
In the accompanying drawing which illustrates the invention
Fig. 1 is an elevation of a wire fence with the stay of the invention applied
thereto.
Fig. 2 is a vertical section of the wire fence shewing a stay clamped thereon.
Figs. 3 and 4 are detail perspective views of the two parts of the stay.
The invention comprises two parallel metallic bars 4 and 5, having bolt holes
opposite each other to receive clamping bolts 7, which are tightened by a nut on
their end.
One of said parallel bars is provided transversely on the face with grooves 6,
about an inch apart to receive the longitudinal fence wires 1 and hold them in
place, or at such distance apart as desired, when said bars 3 are placed vertically
between the end stays 2, and the wires clamped by screwing the bolts tight.
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 wire fence stay, comprising metallic bars 4, 5, having corresponding bolt
holes, one of said bars grooved transversely at short intervals to receive horizontal

page_text: fence wires and connected by nut bolts 7 passing through the bolt holes for
clamping said wires between the bars when placed vertically and tightening the
nuts, substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 5th day of November 1896.
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Brushes for Cleaning Cycles and other Vehicles.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Brushes for Cleaning Cycles and other Vehicles.
We, ALFRED WASHINGTON of 78, Alscot Road, Bermondsey Brush Maker,.
and 11ARRY FREDERICK YOUNGMAN of 78, Alscot Road, Bermondsey, Brush
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of our invention is to produce a brush which although primarily
intended for the cleaning of cycles is applicable for use on any other vehicles..
The brush at present in use for the purpose is a flat one and it is difficult and in.
some cases impossible to properly clean the machine with it. Our improved brush
has its bristles or the like radiating from a central (and preferably) twisted wire
stem, at the end of which is a handle for convenience in using. The brush part.
may be of any suitable length, and the cross section of it may be circular,.
triangular, square or of any other shape.
Dated this 2nd day of July 1896.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Brushes for Cleaning Cycles and other Vehicles.
We, ALFRED WASHINGTON, of 78, Alscot Road, Bermondsey, Brush Maker,.
and HARRY FREDERICK YOUNGMAN, of 78, Alscot Road, Bermondsey, Brush
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 :-
The object of our invention is to provide a brush which although primarily
intended for the cleaning of cycles, is applicable for use on any other vehicle.
The brush at present in use for the purpose is a flat one and it is difficult and in
some cases impossible to properly clean the machine with it. Our improved brush.
has its bristles or the like radiating from a central (and preferably) twisted wire-
stem at one end or at both ends of which may be a handle for convenience in using..
The brush part may be of any suitable length, and the cross section of it may be
circular, triangular, square, or any other shape.
In the accompanying drawing, Fig. 1. represents the cross section of a square
brush, and Fig. 2. the cross section of a triangular one, a being in each case the
central stem, holding the bristles or the like b
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 :-
In brushes for use in cleaning cycles and other vehicles, constructing them so as.

page_text: to have a circular, triangular, square, or other than a flat cross section, the bristles
or the like of the said brushes being attached to a central twisted wire or other
stem, the whole substantially as described in the above specification, and
exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 17th day of March 1897.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicants.
A Table Game in Imitation of Golf.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th July, 1896-Accepted, 12th Sept., 1896
A Table Game in Imitation of Golf.
I, CHARLES FREDERIC JACKSON of 30 Throgmorton Street in the County of
London, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of the said invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to a table game in imitation of golf which I shall describe
referring to the accompanying drawings shewing plan of a board representing golf
links.
A number of lines marked by numbered peg holes on each side represent
courses each from a tee T at the one end to a hole or cup C at the other end,
each course being denoted by a number on a flag F. The players provided with
pegs for marking, throw dice each advancing his peg by a number of holes
equivalent to those presented by the thrown dice.
Various obstacles are arranged interrupting the courses, and rules are laid dowa
requiring retreat of the pegs when the cast of the dice would require them to be
inserted in a hole in the obstacle. In like manner retreat of the pegs is required
when the cast of the dice would carry them beyond the cups. Obviously the
conditions of the game may be varied as desired by the players, and instead of
employing dice, counters numbered from 1 to 12 may be used, the player drawing
a counter from a receptacle and replacing it after moving his peg as determined
by the number drawn.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
A table game in imitation of golf consisting of a board with courses indicated
by numbered peg holes, tees, cups and obstacles marked thereon, pegs being
advanced along the courses as determined by dice cast or numbers drawn.
Dated this 25th day of July 1896.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Measuring Scale.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Jan., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 12th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1896
IDIONAL
Measuring Scale.
XITO
I GIBBARD RICHARD HUGHES of 77 Leadenhall Street, London, Printer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A measuring scale with moveable plate or device upon which is engraved the
index or key especially intended for the use of printers to enable them to measure
5 simultaneously a given line in various sizes of type.
Dated this 20th day of January 1896.
GIBBARD R. HUGHES.
Measuring scale.
1, GIBBARD RICHARD HUGHES, of 77 Leadenhall Street, in the City and
County of London, Printer, 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 produce a measuring scale intended for the
use of printers whereby a line of given length can be read off in various sizes of
type.
The measuring scale consists of an ordinary flat rule or measure divided
longitudinally into a number of divisions which are respectively divided and
marked with scales for the various sizes of type. Over this flat rule or measure
alides a movable plate or device which is adjustable on said flat rule or measure
and is engraved or otherwise marked with an index or key to each of the various
longitudinal divisions on the flat rule indicating the special kinds of type to which
the corresponding scales have reference.
The invention is represented in the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 shows the measuring scale as it would appear when laid upon a table or
bench, and Figs. 2 and 3 are respectively end and side elevations of same.
A is the rule or measure which in the example shown is divided into eleven
longitudinal divisions a the upper of which is scaled to measure inches or other
ordinary lineal measure, the others being scaled in a decreasing series, according to
the various sizes of type, running from "pica" to "pearl." B is the movable
plate or device the face of which is divided into eleven corresponding divisions each
of which bears the index or key word, mark or character which has reference to
the corresponding division a on the rule or measure A. For example "inch" for
the top division, "pica" for the next, and so on down to "pearl" for the bottom
division. The longitudinal edges of the rule or measure A are preferably undercut
or provided with grooves a¹ in which engage the turned-under edges 6¹ of the slide
or movable plate B, as shown in Fig. 2. Suitable stops are fixed in the ends of
the grooves or undercuts a¹ to prevent the plate B from coming completely off the
rule or measure A.
An Improved Preparation for the Treatment of Toothache and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 26th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Preparation for the Treatment of Toothache and
the like.
I, ALEXANDER GILRUTH, of 119 Hilltown, Dundee, in the County of Forfar,.
Scotland, Grocer and Spirit Dealer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved preparation for the treatment of toothache.
and the like, the object being to allay the pain, by soothing the irritated nerves.
In carrying out my invention I mix alcohol (spirit of wine) and ether together
in certain proportions and apply the mixture to the part affected in the most
suitable way.
I find a mixture consisting of alcohol (spirit of wine) 75% and ether 25% to be
very efficient: such mixture being preferably coloured with any suitable colouring
matter and also scented.
The mixture may be applied to the affected tooth in the following manner :-
Saturato a small piece of cotton wool with the mixture and then insert it into the
cavity in the tooth, and allow it to remain as long as may be found desirable.
An advantage which my preparation has is that it does not injure the gums or the
teeth.
I wish it to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise proportion of
ingredients as hereinbefore described, but that I hold myself free to make such
changes and alterations as conform with the disposition and scope of my invention.
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 combination of alcohol (spirit of wine) with ether in or about the
proportions herein before given and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 25th day of Ananet 1896
GEO. C. DOUGLAS & Co.,
41 Reform Street, Dundee, Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in Lamps and Lanterns.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897
Improvements in Lamps and Lanterns.
CHARLIE WELDHEN of 36 Seymour Place Edgware Road Mary-le-bone in
the County of London Lamp Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The invention consists of a prismatic glass or glasses A, inserted, held, or fixed
in the bottom of a lamp or lantern B in such manner that a beam or beams of light
can be thrown in any required direction. The prisms may, if required, be mounted
in adjustable frames so that the beams of light can be thrown upon any desired
object. The invention as applied to a carriage lamp throws the beam of light
upon the handle of the door and upon the step.
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:
Firstly. The employment of a prismatic glass in the bottom of a lamp or
lantern.
Secondly. Mounting the said glass in an adjustable frame.
C. WELDHEN,
36 Seymour Place, W.
An Intercepting Trap for Drains and Sewers.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Mar., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 7th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 30th Jan., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Intercepting Trap for Drains and Sewers.
EDWIN CODLING Civil and Sanitary Engineer Guardian Building 3 Cross
Street Manchester do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
An intercepting or disconnecting trap for drains & sewers provided with an
access arm on the outlet side of the trap and an adjustable piece for altering the
direction on the inlet side of the trap.
EDWIN CODLING.
I, EDWIN CODLING, of 3 Cross Street, Manchester, in the County of Lancaster,
Sanitary 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 relates to an intercepting or disconnecting trap designed for use in
manholes or inspection chambers where the direction or line of the house drain
differs from the direction of the drain between the manhole or chamber and the
sewer. Such a trap made according to my invention is provided with an access
arm on the outlet side of the trap and an adjustable connecting piece for altering
the angle or direction on the inlet side of the trap.
In the accompanying sheet of drawings-
Figure 1 is a sectional elevation of a trap made according to my invention and
Figures 2 and 3 are plan views showing the adjustable connecting piece in two
different positions.
In these views, a designates the trap, b the adjustable piece which may be set
at any angle to suit the direction of the drain to which it is connected on the inlet
side of the trap and c the access arm closed by a cover d and by which full access
can be had from the manhole or chamber to the sewer on the outlet side of the
trap.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
In combination, the trap a, the adjustable connecting piece b, and the access
arm c constituting an intercepting trap for use in manholes or inspection chambers
all substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth.
Dated this 5th day of December 1896.
H. B. BARLOW & GILLETT,
17 St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for Applicant.
Composition to be Used in the Manufacture of Glow Bodies for Incandescent Lamps.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 7th Nov., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Composition to be Used in the Manufacture of Glow Bodies for
Incandescent Lamps.
I, Doctor GEORG LÖWENBERG of Wilhelmstrasse 56, Berlin in the Kingdom
of Prussia, German Empire, Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
I have discovered that the metals of the gold group, as the oxydes of palladium,
iridium, osmium, ruthenium, rhodium and the like, combined with thorium have a
high light radiating power and therefore are well adapted for incandescent
lighting purposes, and I have particularly found that the said oxydes, and some of
them in a prominent degree, when used together with the well-known combination
of thorium and cerium as in the Auer glow bodies, even in a small quantity, will
not only fill the place of a similar quantity of cerium, but further also permit a
considerable reduction in the general quantity of cerium required as compared to
that quantity thereof needed in a combination of thorium oxyde and cerium oxyde
only, to attain the same lighting effect.
If therefore, for instance, to attain a given lighting effect by the common Auer
body there should be needed say 98 per cent. of thorium and 2 per cent. of cerium,
when substituting for say per cent. of cerium a similar quantity of oxyde of
rhodium for instance, in accordance with my invention, the quantity of cerium
required to attain the same lighting effect will be reduced from 14 per cent. (which
would be the quantity in case of a mere substitution) to 1 per cent. i.e. to nearly
a half.
Although I have illustrated my invention by an example in which only one of
the above mentioned metals is used together with thorium and cerium, I do not
confine it thereto, as similar effects are attained by using any combination of two
or more of the same."
I am not aware that prior to my invention a composition of thorium and cerium
in combination with metals of the gold group has been used for manufacturing
glow bodies for incandescent lamps.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The herein described composition to be used in the manufacture of glow bodies
for incandescent lamps, consisting of a combination of the oxydes of thorium and
cerium with one or more of the oxydes of the gold group as palladium, iridium,
Osmium, ruthenium, rhodium and the like.
Dated this 25th day of September 1896.
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in connection with Bobbins or Reels for Carrying or Holding Cotton, Thread, or the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 26th June, 1896-Accepted, 1st Aug., 1896
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in connection with Bobbins or Reels for Carrying or
Holding Cotton, Thread, or the like.
I, LUCIE REYNELL TAYLOR, of Malston, Newton Abbot, S. Devon, Lady,
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 provide means whereby may be cut off the
required length of cotton, thread or the like contained on the bobbin without
necessitating the use of scissors, biting, or breaking. In carrying my invention into.
effect I provide a cutting appliance attached to the bobbin in any suitable position
and manner. For example the appliance may consist of a hook (preferably of
steel) driven into the edge of the bobbin and pointing in the opposite direction to.
that in which the cotton or the like runs off the reel or bobbin so that the cotton
may be easily slipped under it and so against the sharp hook and be cut off. The
hook may be of any suitable shape in accordance with the kind of bobbin with.
which it is used. A modified mode of carrying out my invention would be to
attach to the end of the bobbin a blade having a cutting edge against which the
thread can be pressed and cut off as required. A notch can be made in the edge of
the bobbin end to make the cutting off of the thread easier to be performed. In.
order that my invention may the more readily understood I make reference to the
accompanying sheet of drawings in which Fig. I is an isometrical view of a bobbin.
having a sharp hook driven into it either at a or at b-; c being the bobbin. In
Fig. 2 the cutting appliance takes the form of a small sharp blade d placed with.
its cutting edge overhanging a notch e made in the edge of the bobbin end. The
shape and position of the cutting appliance can be varied to a considerable extent
without departing from the spirit of my invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
In bobbins or reels for holding cotton, thread and the like the attachment thereto
of a sharpened hook, blade or other appliance for the purpose of cutting off the
required length of the material on the bobbin as and when required, the whole
provided for and operating substantially as described in the above specification and
exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 20th day of June 1896
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Bur
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Aug., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 5th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 10th July, 1897
AMBROSE EASTERBROOK 10 High Cross Street, St. Austell Temperance Hotel Keeper,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Non-Burnt Sand Brick manufactured from Sea-Sand Gravel Waste Sand from
Mines China Clay Works Quarries and other Sand Deposits with which a Chemical
Agency is mixed causing the Brick when dried by the Action of Air passing through
and under sheds, makes a substantial and serviceable article impervious to the
atmosphere and suitable for every building purpose. The Chemical Agency referred
to consists of Silica, Alum, Muriatic Acid, Portland Cement, to which is added &
mixed the sand or sands as above which is the composition of the Brick.
Subject to hydraulic steam and other motive power, so pressed and prepared to be
superior in every respect to the ordinary Brick. The advantages gained by this Sand
Brick are that it can be made from Sea-Sand Gravel, Waste Sand from Mines, China
Clay Works, Quarries and other sand Deposits which can be inexpensively
obtained.
AMBROSE EASTERBROOK,
10 High Cross Street, St. Austell, Cornwall.
AMBROSE EASTERBROOK 10 High Cross Street St. Austell Temperance Hotel Keeper
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 :-
Non Burnt Sand Brick manufactured from Sea-Sand Gravel, Waste Sand from
Mines China Clay Works and other Sand deposits, to be prepared and made in the
following manner and in the undermentioned proportions namely, Sand 3 tons 2 cwt.
1 qr. Portland or Roman Cement 10 cwt. 2 qrs. to be mixed in a dry state. The
Chemicals used are Powdered Soluble Silica 8 lbs. Alum 3 lbs. Muriatic Acid 1 lb. first
mixed in warm water and when cool add 45 gallons of pure water which is
kept as stock for use taking 2 gallons of this liquid to every 45 gallons of pure water
and added to the Sand and Cement before described, and when mixed to moulding
consistency to be pressed by hydraulic or steam power and then placed in sheds for

page_text: 20 days when they are fit for building and other purposes, the foregoing quantity will
produce 1164 Bricks of ordinary size.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
An unburnt Brick made from Sand manufactured substantially in the manner above
described and for the purposes stated in this my complete specification.
Dated this 4th day of March 1897:
AMBROSE EASTERBROOK.
Improvements in Brackets for Preventing Rain Water Gutters or Spouting from Falling Out of Position.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 20th July, 1896-Accepted, 19th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Brackets for Preventing Rain Water Gutters or
Spouting from Falling Out of Position.
I ALFRED DOMAN, of Terry Street, Kates Hill, Dudley, in the County of
Worcester, Manager of Ironworks 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:-
Figure 1. is a gutter bracket, consisting of a back plate A. and a metal arm B,
and a curved strap or band C, which receives the gutter; the curved strap C,
being extended over the top of the gutter, and connected to the other end by
means of a wire loop D (attached to the strap,) which secures the two ends
together; the wire loop D being made fast to the other end by pressing the sides
together of the loop, so that the spouting is prevented from falling out of
position.
The bracket is rivetted together by the rivets E. F. G.
Figure 2, is a frout view of Figure 1, showing the back plate of the bracket
and other parts.
All the parts of my bracket can be made in any kind of metal, either wrought,
malleable or cast.
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. Extending the curved strap or band C. (which receives the gutter) over the
top of the gutter, and connecting it to the other end of the strap by a wire loop D.
so as to secure the gutter from falling out of position.
Dated this 20th day of July 1896.
ALFRED DOMAN.
An Improved Whist-marker.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Whist-marker.
I, JOHN GOULSTONE, of Terrell Cottage, Terrell Street, Bristol, no occupation, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The improved whist-marker which constitutes this invention consists of a circular
frame recessed to receive a disc which is free to turn on a central pivot. This disc
carries an ace of each suit of cards arranged symmetrically around a pointer which
is capable of being turned to point to either of the aces aforesaid. On the border or
space between the circumference of the frame and that of the disc are pin-heads or
studs arranged in four separate series of crescents, two each of ten pin-heads or studs
and two each of five. A pointer capable of being turned is provided for each
crescent. The crescents of five pin-heads or studs are for marking tricks in short
whist, and the crescents of ten are for the same purpose in long whist.
By turning the pointer of the central disc to point in the proper direction, the
dealer is indicated and by turning the dise the ace thereon corresponding to the trump
suit is brought under the said pointer.
Dated this 94th day of February 1896
NICHOLAS WATTS,
Bristol, Chartered Patent Agent.
An improved
t-marker.
I JOHN GOULSTONE of Terrell Cottage, Terrell Street, Bristol, Gentleman do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
A whist marker according to this invention may be made of a cardboard or wooden
foundation, with attached pointers for marking. The invention will be best under-
stood by describing the same with aid of the accompanying drawing which illustrates
a face view of the marker.
Upon a circular plate C, is pivotted under a pointer A, a disc D. This disc has an
ace E, of each suit and after dealing the trump is marked by the disc D, being moved
by button to bring the trump ace under the pointer A. The plate C, has two
crescents of five spots H, with a pointer B, pivotted in the centre for marking
short whist, and two crescents of ten spots H₁ each with a pointer B' pivotted
in centre for marking long whist. The plate C, is attached to foundation by
screws F.
On commencing to play the marker should be placed that one set of crescents should
come opposite two players for each to mark by.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
-claim is
A whist marker, constructed and used as hereinbefore described and illustrated by
the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 25th day of November 1806
FREDERIC PRINCE,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in or connected with Labels.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 18th Apr., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Labels.
I, GEORGE HENRY HALLAM, of 6, St. Paul's Street East, Burton-on-Trent,.
Storekeeper, 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 labels used for tying or otherwise affixing to parcels
or goods of any description, and has for its object to provide an arrangement by
means of which such articles may be rendered of much greater service than is at
present the case.
In carrying out my invention I propose to make the label in the form of an.
envelope of paper, cloth or any suitable material which possesses sufficient strength.
The closed end of this envelope is doubled over to receive an eyelet, by which it
can be attached to the article, and the flap is formed with a small extension at
each side which can engage in a slit at the back of the envelope. The flap is thus
held in a closed position without requiring to be fixed tightly, but it may also be
furnished with a gummed surface if required.
This envelope is intended to carry a delivery note, invoice, bill, or other similar
article which should accompany the goods. The delivery of the communication is
thus ensured, preventing the inconvenience or loss which may occur through.
carelessness or accident.
This article will also be applicable for carrying small articles in the post. The
front of the envelope can receive the addresses of the sender and receiver and any
printed matter that may be required.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings in which Fig. 1 is a front view of my improved
envelope, and Fig. 2 a view of the underside showing the envelope closed.
The envelope A is doubled or folded at one end a so as to receive the eyelet B-
by means of which it can be attached to the goods. The flap C is furnished with
small extensions or projections c a short distance from the centre and at each side.
These projections can engage in the slits a¹ at the back of the envelope so as to
fasten the flap in closed position as shown in Fig. 2.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that
what I claim is.-
(1.) An improved label for attachment to parcels and other goods made of
envelope form furnished with an eyelet at one end for purposes of attachment, the
envelope being adapted to receive a delivery note, invoice, or the like, substantially
as described and for the purposes specified.
(2.) An improved label for use with parcels and other goods made in envelope
form, furnished with an eyelet at one end and a flap at the other having projections
engaging in corresponding slits in the back of the envelope, substantially as
described and shown and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 17th day of March 1896.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant..
Improvements in Ventilating Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Oct., 1896-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ventilating Boots and Shoes.
I OLIVER ROWE of 2 Sydney Terrace Chelsea S.W. in the County of Londou
Boot Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention consists in forming a chamber in the bottom of boots and shoes so
that ventilation of the foot may be obtained through apertures communicating to
the outer air.
In carrying out my invention, I use two metal plates, one over the other, the
upper one being perforated and both extending from toe to heel, these plates being
kept apart by a washer which is placed between them, round the inside of the
welt, the upper plate at its edge and the washer being securely fastened to the
insole, to prevent it from falling into the chamber (thus formed) by the pressure of
the foot, this hollow chamber communicates through a hole in the seat of the heel
to lateral channels in the heel of the boot or shoe so that a free passage is allowed
between the foot and the outer air.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
The use of two metal plates extending from toe to heel, kept apart by a washer
(the upper plate being perforated) combined with a hole in the seat of the heel,
also in having three channels or apertures in the heel of the boot.
OLIVER ROWE.