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Improvements in Fastening and Tightening Chair Backs without Removing the Seating.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Nov., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 24th July. 1894-Accepted, 8th Sept., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fastening and Tightening Chair Backs without
Removing the Seating.
BERNHARD KAUFMANN and JOHN BAILLIE LAWSON trading as Kaufmann
Lawson & Co. Everton Brow Liverpool Wholesale Furniture Manufacturers do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :—
Our improvement consists of a screw with a nut as head marked A on drawing this
screw or pin is fastened into the side rail of the chair through the nut or head is a
tapped screw hole a hole is then made in the back rail of the chair through which
screw or holt B is passed and screwed into nut A which enables the chair frame to
be tightened up at B as shewn in back-elevation of chair without uncovering the
seat as is necessary when the old braces are used, we claim greater strength as when
wood braces are used the timber often shrinks and being only glued in the seating
has to be removed that braces may be re-glued whereas our improvement not only
allows the frame to be tightened up from the outside but leaves more room for
extra springs in the seat giving additional comfort in use.
Dated this 18th day of November 1893.
BECK & INCHBOLD,
Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fastening and Tightening Chair Backs without
Removing the Seating.
We BERNHARD KAUFMANN and JOHN BAILLIE LAWSON trading as Kaufmann-
Lawson & Co. at 33 Everton Brow Liverpool Cabinet Manufacturers do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
Our improvement consists of a screw with a nut as head marked A on drawing
left with the Provisional Specification this screw or pin is fastened into the side
rail through the nut or head is a tapped screw hole a hole is then made in the back
rail of the chair through which screw or bolt B is passed and screwed into nut A
which enables the chair frame to be tightened up at B as shewn in back of chair
without uncovering the seat as is necessary when the old braces are used. It is
also much stronger as when wooden braces are used the timber often shrinks and
the braces being only glued in give way whereas our improvement allows the frame
to be screwed up and owing to the absence of the wood braces there is more room
for springs rendering the seat more comfortable.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is:-
The improved method for tightening chair frames without uncovering the seat
as herein before described.
Dated this Twenty third don of Jul 1804
BECK & INCHBOLD,
Agents for Applicants.
Improved Composition or Preparation for Protecting Metals from Rust.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 14th July, 1893--Accepted, 26th Aug., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Composition or Preparation for Protecting Metals
from Rust.
A communication by the Firm of SOHLER & BÜRGER, of Würzburg, in the
Empire of Germany, Chemical Wax Bleachers.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M.E., of the Agency for
Foreign Patent Solicitors, 6, Lord Street, Liverpool and 6, Bank Street,
Manchester both in the County of Lancaster and 323 High Holborn in the
County of Middlesex, Civil 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 :-
This invention has for its object the protection of iron or any other metal from
rust. Many years' experiments have shown that a mixture of chemically pure
bleached beeswax and wool grease, both of which substances stand to one another
in about the mixing proportion of 5.5: 1, when spread in a thin layer on metal,
renders the latter entirely impervious to the influences of air and moisture. In
order to render it possible to coat the metal rapidly with a thin layer of this
anti-rust preparation, the latter is dissolved in ordinary oil of turpentine.
The quantity of oil of turpentine used is regulated by the degree of fluidity
which it is desired to impart to the anti-rust preparation.
It has been found as a test that pieces of metal lightly coated with the above
named preparation and buried in damp earth or even placed in water for a long
period of time were without any flecks of dust being formed or any removal of the
protective substance taking place.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by
my foreign correspondents, I declare that what I claim is-
An improved anti-rust substance formed of a mixture of chemically pure bleached
beeswax and wool grease to be dissolved in oil of turpentine for the object of
enabling it to be spread in as thin a layer as possible.
Dated this 13th day of July 1893.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Jointing of Sanitary Appliances.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Mar., 1893-Accepted, 6th May, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Jointing of Sanitary Appliances.
I MOSES JAMES ADAMS Sanitary Engineer Peasholme Green 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:---
My invention consists in the means employed for the jointing or connection of
appliances more particularly those made in earthen and other ware, to the lead or
metal pipe to which it is desired they shall be attached. My drawing shews the
joint I use in connection with the outlet of a closet Fig. 3 but it may be equally well
applied to any vessel to which the connection of a pipe is desirable, the enlarged
section shews a portion of Fig. 3 and my mode of connecting a metal-lead by
preference-outlet. The outlet pipe Fig. 1 is formed to dovetail into the material
of Fig. 3 a groove is formed in Fig. 3 or in the opening to or from any vessel
and into this groove my dovetailed joint is placed being either cast in pressed in
or placed loosely in and cemented into its place it will be seen that having fixed
the small piece of pipe to the appliance in any desired position a connection is
the more readily made to a longer pipe shewn at 2 where the joint has been made
in lead.
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. The use of a joint of lead metal or other suitable material attached to the
inlet or outlet of a vessel by dovetail or recess into which dovetail or recess the
material used for the joint shall be placed and therein fastened as described.
2nd. I claim the use of this joint in combination with a water closet of glazed
ware or a urinal.
3rd. I claim the arrangement and design as herein described and illustrated
or its equivalent though differing in conformity substantially the same.
Dated this 9th day of March 1893
MOSES JAMES ADAMS,
Peasholme Green, York, Sanitary Engineer.
An Improved Cork for Bottles containing Mineral Water or other Liquids Charged with Carbonic Acid.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 11th May, 1893-Accepted, 17th June, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cork for Bottles containing Mineral Water or other
Liquids Charged with Carbonic Acid.
I JOHN HENRY VAVASSEUR of 13 St. Swithin's Lane in the County of
Middlesex, East India Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to provide mineral water, champagne, and other
bottles, containing effervescent liquids, with a suitable cork, to prevent the waste of
the fluid on uncorking the bottle.
Hitherto a great difficulty has been experienced in opening bottles containing
effervescent fluids, as the pressure of the gas forces out the cork, spilling part of
the fluid.
In order that the action of the cork may be thoroughly understood, I now refer
to the annexed illustrative drawings, in which
Fig. 1, shows a side view of the cork c, with a piece b, cut off.
Fig. 2, shows a view of the cork c, in the act of being opened and releasing
the gas.
Fig. 3, shows a modified construction of a cork with a triangular piece b³, cut
out, instead of the cutting b, shown in Fig. 1.
Fig. 4, shows the same cork in the act of being opened and releasing the gas.
In carrying out my invention I cut off a piece shown at b, in Figs. 1 and 2 of a
cork c, or I cut out a triangular piece, as shown at ', in Figs. 3 and 4.
In opening a bottle containing effervescent fluid, the gas will escape on loosening
the cork and tilting it slightly as shown in Fig. 2.
Where the cut of the cork is triangular, as shown in Fig. 3, no tilting of the cork
is required.
In ordinary soda water bottles, I prefer to employ corks, cut as shown in Figs. 1
and 2, as this method is the cheaper, and does not give any big surface of cork for
the gas to act on.
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 prevention of waste, when uncorking bottles containing effervescent fluids,
by means of specially cut corks substantially as hereinbefore described, with
reference to annexed illustrative drawings.
Dated this 11th day of May 1893.
CHARLES WILLIAM JULIUS NOLTE,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements relating to the Steam, Vacuum, Acid, and Water- tight Packing of Gauge-glasses and other Tubes, Piston-rods, Valve Spindles, and the like.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Feb., 1893-Accepted, 22nd Apr., 1893
Improvements relating to the Steam, Vacuum, Acid, and Water-
tight Packing of Gauge-glasses and other Tubes, Piston-rods,
Valve Spindles, and the like.
WILLIAM DICK Engineer Eagle Villa Cannhall Road Leytonstone, in the
County of Essex, 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 asbestos packing rings are for some purposes made from pure
asbestos and in others from asbestos woven cloth and for some rings asbestos cloth
with a fine wire woven therein made to suit the diameter of gauge-glasses, valve-
spindles or the like and cut off to the proper depth to fit the stuffing boxes. These
rings are found suitable for keeping steam thoroughly tight under very high
pressures, also water acid, air and any other purpose for which they may be used,
but that purpose for which I have found them most suitable is to supersede the
india-rubber rings that are now used for keeping gauge glasses steam and water
tight.
The high-pressure of steam now in use soon destroys the india-rubber ring and
the consequence is a leaky gauge glass. but my ring being made of asbestos as
before described and fitting tight on the gauge glass with a flat surface requires
very little pressure but at the same time makes a tight joint for the glass. The
ring being indestructible by either steam, heat, water or acids will last for an
indefinite period and being of an expansive nature and not having to be screwed
down so tight as the india rubber rings I find that they allow for the expansion
and contraction of the glass or tubes and are a great preventitive of glasses
breaking.
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 improved steam and water tight packing substantially and for the purposes
herein set forth.
WILLIAM DICK.
Improvement in the Damper Mechanism of Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Year: 1893

page_text: Improvement in the Damper Mechanism of Mechanical Musical
Instruments.
We, GUSTAV BRACHHAUSEN and PAUL RIESSNER, of the Firm of Brachhausen
& Riessner, Manufacturers, of Leipzig-Eutritzsch, in the Kingdom of Saxony, 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 damping mechanism for mechanical musical instruments.
in which sounds are produced by the vibration of metallic reeds or tongues.
The principal feature of novelty consists in the fact, that the tooth wheel
operated by the travelling sheet acts on a two armed lever which presses the
damper spring against the tongue or reed, thereby stopping the motion of the
latter.
In the accompanying drawing
Fig. 1 is a vertical section showing a portion of a travelling music sheet as well
as the reed and damper mechanism situated below the same.
Figs. 2, 3 and 4 represent the same mechanism in various consecutive stages.
In these figures n represents a perforated music sheet, a a tooth wheel operated
by the same and mounted on a horizontal shaft b, c the base plate, e the frame on
which are mounted a row of steel tongues and the damper mechanism.
The damper cushion d is fixed to a spring f, and above the same is situated a
two armed lever h which has its fulcrum g on a projecting arm or bracket mounted
on the frame e, as shown.
The spring facts on the arm 4 of the lever h in such a manner, that the arm
will come within the reach of the wheel a.
If now a note mark n¹ of the sheet n travelling in the direction of the arrow,.
meets a tooth of the wheel a, and thereby turns the same, the arm of the
lever his lifted, and the other arm is pressed down. The down motion of the
arm² depresses the spring together with its damper cushion d, as indicated by
Fig. 2.
The shape of the arm ¹ is chosen in such a manner, that the depression.
of the damper will last until the corresponding tooth of the wheel a acts on the
tongue z.
As the arm is longer than 1 and acts approximately on the middle of the
tongue f, the motion or path of the damper d in a given time is greater than that
of the arm ¹.
Fig. 4 shows how the tongue z after having been in contact with the damper d is.
depressed by a tooth of the wheel a. At this movement the damper d is sufficiently
apart from the tongue, for allowing free play to the same.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven--
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is ;-
A damper mechanism for mechanical musical instruments, comprising a spring (ƒ)
together with damper cushion, and a two armed lever (/) adapted to be operated
by the teeth (a) of the striking wheel a, so as to press the said damper periodically
upon the vibrating tongue z, substantially as described.
Dated this 12th day of September 1893.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents for the Applicants..
Improved Food for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Dec., 1893
Complete Specification Left. 28th Aug., 1894-Accepted, 10th N v., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Food for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep.
EUSTACE KROG 296 Cable Street Shadwell E. Corn Merchant do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A provender for horses, cattle & sheep which consists of the following articles
appended below mixed together, these articles are then crushed being steamed at
the same time of crushing process: to impregnate the spices into the corn, then the
whole is redried or kilned which forms the provender.

page_text: Particulars of making above.-The quantities marked No. 1 are crushed by being
put through crushing machines after which it is steamed by pipes. While being
steamed it is impregnated with quantities marked No. 2 if to be made loose or in
bulk it is then dried or kilned then mixed with quantities marked No. 3 thus
forming the provender. To make it in a compressed form, quantities No. 3 are
mixed while it being steamed thus making it into a pulp or pudding it is then
formed into blocks by pressing & baked in the ordinary way.
QUANTITIES OF MIXING ACCORDING TO THE DIFFERENT SEASONS
OF THE YEAR.
Winter feed-Same quantities as marked No. 1—2—3.
Spring feed-3 lbs. maize less, add 3 lbs. oats more.
Summer feed-6 lbs. maize less, add 6 lbs. oats more.
Autumn feed-Same as spring feed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said 2
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
An improved food for horses cattle & sheep keeping them in a good
condition & as an antidote against the different diseases.
October 25th 1901
EUSTACE KROG.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Ribbed Pile Fabrics.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Mar., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 1st Dec., 1893-Accepted, 6th Jan., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Ribbed Pile Fabrics.
We JOHN RICHARD HUTCHINSON and W. and J. HUTCHINSON LIMITED of
Daisy Field Mill Bury in the County of Lancaster, Manufacturers, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of a new and improved way of weaving a cotton cord of
more than four foundation picks with the face threads double as in the manner
known as "Foden" whilst the remainder are woven singly. The usual way is to
weave a cord with 6 warp ends; under this improved plan the cord would be
composed of eight ends according to the example given on the annexed diagram.
We do not however confine this invention to eight ends as many variations can
be made in both the warp and weft ends but we claim all combinations of makes in
cloth with more than four foundation picks where the face threads are drawn-in
pairs through the healds and the rest singly.
Dated this 9th day of March 1893.
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for the Applicants.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Ribbed Pile Fabrics.
We JOHN RICHARD HUTCHINSON and W. and J. HUTCHINSON LIMITED of
Daisy Field Mill Bury in the County of Lancaster, Manufacturers, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention consists of a new and improved way of weaving a cotton cord of
more than four foundation picks with the face threads double as in the manner
known as "Foden," whilst the remainder are woven singly. The usual way is to
weave a cord with six warp ends; under this improved plan the cord would be
composed of eight ends according to the example given on the diagram annexed to
our Provisional Specification.
We do not however confine this invention to eight ends as many variations can
be made in both the warp and weft ends, but we claim all combinations of makes
in cloth, with more than four foundation picks where the face threads are drawn-in
in pairs through the healds and the rest singly.
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 :-
:-
The manufacture of ribbed pile fabrics with more than four foundation picks,
where the face threads are drawn in through the healds in pairs, and the rest singly
as hereinbefore described.
Improvements in Weft Pile Velvets and Velveteens.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Sept., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 5th June, 1894-Accepted, 4th Aug., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Weft Pile Velvets and Velveteens.
GEORGE HILTON SMITH Machinist, Irk View Rhodes, near Manchester
BENJAMIN COOPER Yarn and Cloth Agent 405 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Our improvements consist in weaving velvets and velveteens with mixed coloured
wefts including grey and white.
The above named wefts to be used in any combination that may be desired.
By the above means we are enabled to produce velvets and velveteens in great
varieties of mixture whereas hitherto self colours only have obtained.
Dated this 16th day of September 1893.
GEORGE HILTON SMITH.
BENJAMIN COOPER.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Weft Pile Velvets and Velveteens.
GEORGE HILTON SMITH, Irk View Rhodes near Manchester, Machinist
BENJAMIN COOPER, 405 Cheetham Hill Road Manchester, Yarn and Cloth
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 :-
Our improvements consist in weaving velvets and velveteens with mixed coloured
wefts including grey and white.
The above named wefts to be used in any combination that may be desired.
By the above means we are enabled to produce velvets and velveteens in great
varieties of mixture whereas hitherto self colours only have obtained.
What is meant by mixed coloured wefts is the placing together of two or more
threads, each thread being of different colour.
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
The weaving of velvets and velveteens with mixed coloured wefts including grey
and white.
Dated this 19th day of September 1893.
G. H. SMITH.
BENJAMIN COOPER.
Improvements in or connected with Running and Supporting Wheels for Vehicles.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Apr., 1893-Accepted, 20th May, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Running and Supporting Wheels
for Vehicles.
I, HANS SCHULTES, of 24, I, Neuhauserstrasse, Munich, Bavaria, in the
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, reference being had to the
accompanying drawings and to the figures and letters marked thereon:-
The present invention relates to running wheels for use with various classes of
vehicles for enabling heavy loads to be transported with but little traction power
and without requiring the use of a railway.
According to the present invention the permanent rails are replaced by rail-
wheels a which are rotated by means of the weight of the vehicle, as will be
hereinafter described.
In the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 is a side elevation of parts showing the rail-wheels applied to a heavy
goods van and Figure 2 is a cross section through the front wheels.
The rail-wheels a are each formed of a metallic ring of U-shaped section, the
open end of which is inwards. The inner bottom surface of these wheels has fixed
to it circular strengthening rings a¹ which form rails for the wheels 6 to run upon.
The latter wheels form the real supporting wheels of the vehicle and they are
adapted to run easily within the rail-wheels a. The latter wheels are guided and
kept in position by means of four wooden or other rollers g, the ends of which are
formed with necks f adapted to run in bearings in the frame e, this being the only
means provided for guiding or holding the rail-wheels a.
The wheels turn with their axles d in bearings c and they run in the hollows of
the wheels a. The fore part of the under-carriage is movably attached to the
vehicle by a connecting pin i. The real bottom of the vehicle is rigidly fixed to
the rear part of the under-carriage and rests on ball rollers provided for the
purpose on the fore part of the under-carriage. When the vehicle is moved, the
carrying wheels b commence running within the rail-wheels a with very little
friction in consequence of the latter being also rotated by the weight of the vehicle
acting thereon through the wheels b.
The rail-wheels a are kept securely in position by the wheels b acting against
their sides aided by the rollers g.
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 improvements in or connected with running and supporting wheels for
vehicles consisting of wheels a of U-shaped section provided with internal runner
rings a' on which run the wheels 6 of the vehicle, said wheels a being guided at
their sides by rollers 9 supported in the frame e, substantially as herein shown and
described and for the purpose stated.
g
Dated thin 7th dau of Amuil 1002
HANS SCHULTES,
By Harris & Mills,
23, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Hairpins.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Apr., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 14th Oct., 1893-Accepted, 25th Nov., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hairpins.
I ERNEST INGLEDEW DIXON of No. 56 Upper Hope Place Liverpool
Accountant do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The purpose of this invention is to form a hairpin which when once in position
cannot possibly become loose and fall out. With this object I form my hairpain
of any suitable material preferably of wire which may be plain japanned gilt or
silvered and in one piece. The head of the pin is curled twisted or bent in such a
way as to form a spring. When the two arms of the hairpin are closed the other
ends of each arm overlap and thus grip the hair and secure it.
Dated this 24th day of Anril 1893.
GRAHAM, BINNIE & Co.,
Agents for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hairpins.
I, ERNEST INGLEDEW DIXON of 56 Upper Hope Place Liverpool Accountant
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 purpose of this invention is to form a hairpin which when once in position
cannot possibly become loose or fall out, firmly securing the hair.
With this object in view I form my hairpin of any suitable material but
preferably of wire which may be plain, japanned gilt or silvered and in one piece.
The head of the pin is curled, twisted or bent so as to form a spring and thus
when the arms of the hairpin are closed the points just touch or may slightly
overlap each other as preferred. One or more waves or bends may be formed on
either or both arms to make the hairpin more secure in its action when in use, or
one or both arms may be straight.
The material of which the hairpin is composed may be fashioned in any length
width and thickness and in one piece.
For the better illustration of my invention I herewith append drawings on which
letters of reference are marked.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 represents the hairpin with the arms apart for inserting in the hair.
Fig. 2 is the spring portion or head of the hairpin.
Fig. 3 shows the hairpin when manufactured with points slightly crossed.
Fig. shows the entire hair pin when in position in the hair.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is,-
The construction of a hairpin, having for its object the effectual securing of the
hair and preventing the loss or loosening of the hairpin when in use substantially
as herein set forth and illustrated.
Dated this 12th day of October 1893.
GRAHAM, BINNIE & Co.,
Agents for Applicant.
Device for Securing Scarf Pins, Hair Pins, Brooches, and similar Pins in Position.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Jan., 1893-Accepted, 4th Mar., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Device for Securing Scarf Pins, Hair Pins, Brooches, and similar
Pins in Position.
1, Mrs. CAROLINE DU BUS (née Havenith), of Villa Haaks, at Horrem, near
Cologne, 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, to prevent scarf pins, brooches, hairpins, aud
other pins from becoming accidentally loose or from being lost from the person
wearing the same.
In the accompanying drawing,
Fig. 1 is a side view and Fig. 2 a back view of a scarf provided with a pin and
safety device embodying my invention.
Fig. 3 is a back view, Fig. 4 a plan and Fig. 5 a side view of a safety device or
pin fastener on a larger scale.
Figs. 6 to 9 illustrate the working of the device.
The device chiefly comprises a plate p to which is attached a spring bent at
the top or free end, so ns to form nearly a right angle with the said plate. The
bont portion passes through a slot of the plate p and has a perforation o for
introducing the pin as shown in Fig. 8.
The said spring carrios on its back a lever h provided with a bond h¹, and
passing through a hole of the said spring. By placing the lever from the position
shown in Fig. 5 into the position shown in Figs. 1, 2, 6 and 7, the spring ƒ is
withdrawn and the pin which has been introduced into the opening o is firmly
clamped against the plate p. As the spring yields, it will retain both thin and
thick pins.
The needle, after having been passed through the scarf or other object to be
fastened, and secured in the manner described, cannot be withdrawn, before the
levor has been released, nor can it be lifted, because the plate p has a pair
of hooks p' which enter the cloth or other material on which the device is
mounted.
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
alaim is ;-
A clamping device for scarf pins, brooches and similar objects, adapted to be
operated by a lever for preventing the loss of the same, substantially as described.
Dated this 21st day of January 100
T
CAROL IND
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DITO
CAROLINE
SU BUS,
By Fairfax & Wetter,
433, Strand, London, Agents.
CAROLINE
LINE SE BUC,
By Fairfax & Wetter,
433, Strand, London, Agents.
A New or Improved Method and Means for Suspending Matohes from Gas Brackets and the like, so that they may Always be Ready for Use.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Nov., 1893-Accepted, 2nd Dec., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Method and Means for Suspending Matohes
from Gas Brackets and the like, so that they may Always be
Ready for Use.
PERCY SINCLAIR PILCHER of 95, Philbeck Gardens South Kensington
London, S.W. 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 :-
My invention relates to a new or improved method of suspending matches from.
gas brackets or other convenient places so that they may be always in a known
position and ready for use.
In carrying my invention into practice, I form a rectangular case, of sufficient
size to contain an ordinary match box, of tin plate or other suitable material, and
provided on either side with a slot through which the matches can be passed in
order to be struck on the side of the box contained therein, and with a slot at the
bottom by means of which the box can be pushed out so as to get at the said
matches. The case is further provided with a perforated lug or tab by which it
can be secured to one end of a chain the other end of which is furnished with a
hook by means of which the case may be suspended from a gas bracket, nail, or
other convenient projection, being thereby always in a known position, and
ready for use which would be found particularly useful in dark rooms, cellars and
the like.
In order that my invention may be more fully understood I will now proceed to
describe same with reference to the accompanying drawings in which
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of my improved match holder and
Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic view showing the holder as applied in practice.
My improved holder consists of a rectangular case a furnished on either side
with slots b for convenience in striking the matches and with a slot c at the bottom
by means of which the match box can be pushed out, a perforated tab or lug
being provided so that the holder may be suspended from any convenient projection
by means of a chain furnished with a hook at one end. Fig. 2 shows the inven-
tion as applied in practice, the holder a being suspended by means of a chain h
from a gas bracket g.
In some cases the side of the holder a may be roughened so as to strike the
matches thereon, the slots & being in this case dispensed with.
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 new or improved holder for matches provided with a perforated tab d so
that it may be suspended from any convenient projection by means of a chain h
substantially as herein described and shown and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 1st day of November 1893.
F. G. CASSELL,
Of Cassell & Co.,
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, W.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Disinfectants.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 14th June, 1893
Complete Specification Left, 13th Mar., 1894-Accepted, 14th Apr., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Disinfectants.
We, ISAAC SHIMWELL MCDOUGALL and JAMES THOMAS MCDOUGALL,
both of 10 Mark Lane in the City of London, Manufacturing Chemists, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Certain salts of iron or mixtures of them have sometimes been used as
disinfectants and with good results. A series of experiments we have made prove
that their usefulness as disinfectants is increased by the addition of a salt or salts
of alumina or of a salt or salts of magnesia or mixtures of these, and this
combination of these salts for disinfecting purposes is what we claim as our
invention.
Dated this 14th day of June 1893.
ISAAC SHIMWELL MCDOUGALL.
JAMES T. MCDOUGALL.
Improvements in Disinfectants.
We, ISAAC SHIMWELL MCDOUGALL and JAMES THOMAS MCDOUGALL,
both of 10, Mark Lane in the City of London, Manufacturing Chemists, 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 :-
Certain salts of iron or mixtures of them or their solucions have sometimes been
used as disinfectants and with good results. A series of experiments we have
made prove that their usefulness as disinfectants is increased by the addition of a
salt or salts of alumina or of a salt or. salts of magnesia or mixtures of them or
their solutions.
In carrying out our invention we use certain of the iron salts such as the
protochloride, perchloride, protosulphate, persulphate, nitrate or acetate or mixtures
of these or their solutions and a salt of alumina is added to increase the efficiency
of the resulting product both as a disinfectant and a precipitant.
The following are found to be useful proportions but may be modified as
desired :-
Of a salt of iron such as perchloride take
Of a salt of alumina such as the sulphate take
60 parts.
40 parts.
When it is desired to increase the hygroscopic effects of any such mixture we
add a suitable quantity of a salt of magnesia such as the chloride of magnesium
generally from ten to twenty per cent. but this proportion may be varied.
Or by omitting the alumina a useful disinfectant is produced with less precipitating
action.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
The combination of a salt or salts of iron or their solutions with a salt or salts

page_text: of alumina or their solutions or with a salt or salts of magnesia or their solutions
or both of these substantially as hereinbefore set forth.
Dated this Thirteenth day of March 1894.
I. S. MCDOUGALL,
JAMES T. MCDOUGALL.
Improvements in Foot-balls.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Feb., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 7th Nov., 1893-Accepted, 9th Dec., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Foot-balls.
I, WILLIAM CURRIE of the Firm of William Currie & Co., Caledonian Rubber
Works in the City of Edinburgh, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has for its object the production of a foot-ball for field or water
playing which shall be impermeable to water whilst retaining its shape as well as
if made of leather
The improved foot-ball is made up of one or more plies of cloth, canvas or
similar material having applied thereto one or more coatings of india rubber or
other waterproofing substance in a manner well-known to india rubber manufacturers.
This proofed cloth or canvas is cut into sections of any of the shapes usually
employed in making leather foot-balls and the sections are either sewn or cemented
together and may be also taped inside or outside or both at the seams.
Dated this Sixth day of February 1893.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Foot-balls.
I, WILLIAM CURRIE of the Firm of William Currie & Co., Caledonian Rubber
Works, in the City of Edinburgh, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention has for its object the production of a foot-ball for field or aquatic
playing which shall be impermeable to water whilst retaining its shape as well as
if made of leather.
The improved foot-ball is constructed of one or more plies of cloth, canvas or
similar material having applied thereto one or more coatings of india rubber or
other waterproofing substance in a manner well known to india rubber manufacturers.
The outside surface of rubber or other proofing material may be of any desired
colour and may be plain or grained.
The proofed cloth or canvas is cut into sections of any of the shapes usually
employed in making leather foot-balls, the sections being either sewn or cemented
together and they may also be taped inside or outside or both at the seams.
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 foot-ball made up of one or more plies of cloth, canvas or the like cut into any
of the shapes usually employed in making leather balls and having applied thereto
one or more coatings of india-rubber or other water proofing substance, substantially
as described.
Dated this 6th don of Natambar 1002
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
Improvements_in_Rendering Electrical Fittings Luminous in the Dark, also applicable to other purposes.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1893-Accepted, 13th Jan., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements_in_Rendering Electrical Fittings Luminous in the
Dark, also applicable to other purposes.
We ARTHUR FIRTH Gentleman and GEORGE YATE ASHWELL Manager both
of Llandudno in the County of Carnarvon 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 the manufacture of electrical switches and bell
pushes which shall be able to be seen in the dark. In carrying out our invention
we make the fitting or covering carrying the button or switch for making electrical
contact of glass or other transparent substance and coat the same on the inside with
luminous paint so enabling the same to be seen in the dark thus facilitating the
finding of the same in the night.
It will be obvious that these improvements are also applicable to other purposes
such as clock faces and door plates.
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 :-
The manufacture of electrical switches bell pushes and other articles of glass or
other transparent substance and coating the same on the inside with luminous
paint.
Dated this 12th day of October 1893.
ARTHUR FIRTH.
GEO. YATE ASHWELL.
Improvements in or connected with Nail Brushes.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Apr., 1893-Accepted, 27th May, 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Nail Brushes.
I, CHARLES WAWN, of Wood Green, Wednesbury, in the County of Stafford,
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 and accompanying drawing, that is to say :-
In ordinary nail brushes, used for cleaning the hands and finger nails, great difficulty
is often experienced in removing particles of dirt which stick under the finger nails
and which it is impossible to remove by brushing, and my invention has for its
object a novel method of making such nail brushes, or of adding an appendage to
them by which such difficulty is overcome, and great comfort and convenience are
afforded to the user.
In the accompanying drawing, which is in illustration of my invention, Figure 1
represents the improved nail brush, and Figures 2 and 3 shew some modifications
thereof.
I make the brush, the back of which is shewn at a, with an elongation b at one
end, in the form of a blunt blade or point which will easily pass under the nail, and
be used for cleaning the latter in a sufficiently obvious manner.
The point or blade b is shewn forming a part of the brush itself, but it may be
made separately and attached to the brush, or as shewn in Figure 2, it may be
formed upon a separate piece c sliding in a groove in the back of the brush, from
which it can be readily drawn out when required for use.
Or, as shewn in Figure 3 it may be hinged at d to the back of the brush, so that
it can be turned out as shewn when wanted, and folded back when not required.
Or it may be pivotted to the back of the brush as shewn at e, in Figure 3.
The improved device is simple, cheap, and very convenient for the use of persons
using the nail brush.
I do not confine myself to the precise methods and details of construction and
arrangement described and illustrated, which may be varied more or less to suit
different circumstances, but
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 :-
1. In nail brushes the addition to the brush of a point or blade, substantially in
the manner and for the purpose described and illustrated.
2. The method of forming the point or blade, described in Claim 1, upon a piece
sliding in a groove in the brush, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
described and illustrated in Figure 2.
3. The methods of pivotting the point or blade described in Claim 1, to the
brush, substantially in the manner and for the purpose described and illustrated in
Figure 3.
Dated this 20th day of April 1902.
EDWARDS & Co.,
35, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
A Piston Propeller to be Applied to Ships or other Vessels.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Mar., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 30th Oct., 1893-Accepted, 13th Jan., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Piston Propeller to be Applied to Ships or other Vessels.
THOMAS MARSHALL Newbold Brow, Rochdale Lancashire, England Joiner.
I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A piston propeller, consisting of one or more cylinders placed under a ship's
stern, whose piston, acting with a reciprocating motion against the water propels
the vessel.
It is proposed to work the pistons by means of cranks direct from main shaft of
engine or from other shafts connected therewith. The cylinders, which are open
to the water, are placed inside the vessel. Slide valves are so arranged as to cut
off the water in case of repairs to the cylinders.
Dated this 28th day of March 1893.
THOMAS MARSHALL.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Piston Propeller to be Applied to Ships or other Vessels.
THOMAS MARSHALL Newbold Brow, Rochdale Lancashire England Joiner 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:—
Referring to drawings―
Fig. 1. is a longitudinal section through cylinder shewing piston and cut-off
slide.
Fig. 2. is a cross section through cylinder at e. e. Cylinder to be fixed beneath
stern of vessel.
a is a piston rod the motive power to which is conveyed direct from the engine
by a crank or cranks connected with main shaft. The motion is a reciprocal one.
b. is piston working against water on one side thereby giving propelling power
by the action of piston against the water.
c. c. is a gun-metal liner of cylinder to be taken out and replaced when worn
down.
d. is a slide for closing orifice or opening of cylinder whenever necessary for
repairs to cylinder.
f. is an escape outlet for air and water that may accumulate behind the piston.
9. 9. g. are springs for making water tight joint between piston and liner of
cylinder.
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-
My invention consists in the cylinder or cylinders being open at one end to
the sea.
Dated this 30th day of November 1893.
THOMAS MARSHALL.
A Process for Preparing Cast Iron Culinary Utensils for Tinning.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Dec., 1893-Accepted, 3rd Feb., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Process for Preparing Cast Iron Culinary Utensils for Tinning.
We RICHARD CLAYTON of The Cannon Foundry, Deepfields, near Bilston, in
the County of Stafford, Ironfounder, and THOMAS WHYMAN of 6 Vicarage Road,
Wolverhampton, also in the County of Stafford, Works Manager, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to a process whereby cast iron culinary utensils can be
prepared for tinning in a quicker and more economical manner than by the methods
or processes at present in use for this purpose.
In the preparation of cast iron culinary utensils for tinning it has previously
been customary to anneal the article and subsequently to turn it in a lathe with
steel tools so as to produce a smooth and even surface adapted to take the tin
coating. The annealing of cast iron takes some little time to accomplish and is
moreover expensive on account of the consumption of fuel and the cost of the
furnaces and pans. By this invention we make the cast iron culinary utensil ready
for tinning without annealing or turning and thus effect a considerable economy in
time and labour.
In carrying out our process we proceed as follows:-We take the cast iron
culinary utensil just as it comes from the mould or sand and dress it in the ordinary
way. We then subject it to the abrading action of an emery covered bob or block
for a time sufficient to remove all the coarse or rough inequalities on the surface.
The bob or block is of a shape suitable to the shape of the utensil with which it
is to be used, and is mounted on a spindle adjustable in position so that all the
parts of the article can be operated upon by the emery covered bob or block.
After all the coarse superficial inequalities have been removed by the emery
covered bob or block, we subject the article to the action of a sand blast which so
acts upon the metal that it cleans the surface of all impurities and slightly granulates
the surface so making it specially adapted to receive a coating of tin.
The article is then placed on the fire or in the tiu pot and coated with tin in the
usual manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is
A process for preparing cast iron culinary utensils for tinning, consisting of
subjecting the articles after leaving the mould or sand to the abrading action of
emery covered bobs or blocks of suitable shape and subsequently applying the
sand blast to the surfaces of said articles substantially as and for the purposes
hereinbelore described.
RICHARD CLAYTON.
THOMAS WHYMAN.