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Improvements in Spanners, Screw Keys, or Wrenches.
Year: 1894

page_text: Improvements in Spanners, Screw Keys, or Wrenches.
I THOMAS ARCHER of No. 6 Park Terrace Gateshead, 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 consists in making a spauner with one handle and with 3, 4 or more
nut ways of different sizes in one end of one solid piece of suitable metal. That is
to say, if the spanner be made for instance with 4 nutways, I make an enlarged
square end with its centre hollowed out, so as to leave each side about the thickness
of an ordinary spanner, and, in each of the sides, I make a recess corresponding to
a different sized nut. I may also make the spanner double ended i.e. with my
improved spanner at each end of one handle.
In the drawings hereto attached Fig. 1 represents a spanner such as I described
having 4 nut ways in a square head. Fig. 3 is an end view of this head. Fig. 2
represents a double ended spanner one end (at A.) being similar to that shewn in
Fig. 1, and the other end (at B.) having its corners rounded off to shew possible
variety. Fig. 4 is an end view of the end B. When the corners are rounded off
I may with increased facility make additional smaller nut ways, between those
shewn in the drawing. I may also make the ends hexagonal, octagonal or
otherwise.
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.-
Dated this 24th day of May 1894.
JOHN JAMESON,
Akenside Hill, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Tobacco Pipes.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1894-Accepted, 14th July, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Tobacco Pipes.
FERDINAND RUCHON 38 Rue de la Verrerie Paris Manufacturer of Pipes, 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 pipe mount which connects the mouthpiece with the bowl of a pipe by an
exterior lock. This mount can be applied to any shape or kind of pipe and is
illustrated by accompanying sketch which also shows the details.
Drawing No. 1 illustrates the pipe with the mount when the mouthpiece is.
separated from the bowl.
Drawing No. 2 shows the mount when closed.
Drawing No. 3 shows the mount when open but about to close.
All former systems work from the interior of the mouthpiece & consequently
become clogged by the nicotine & oil of the tobacco, smell foul, are dirty & no-
longer act after a short use. The system for which I am claiming a Patent
prevents all this, by its exterior working which is its principal characteristic &
which renders it clean & healthy. The exterior tube of the mouthpiece closes.
hermetically on to the interior tube & forms a continuous draught. To prevent the
contraction & retraction of the wood, the exterior metallic mount is fixed on.
vulcanised rubber. This mount is also applicable to cigar & cigarette holders.
As represented in the drawings A & B are the locking pieces forming part of or
attached to the mounts & which interlock as shewn in Figure 2.
Having now particularly described & 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,
Having an exterior lock, which is my original idea, the interior of the stem of
the pipe is left quite clear, thereby ensuring a free draught for the smoker.
D
17th day of Anil 1801
FERDINAND RUCHON.
Improvements in Railway Chairs.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Jan., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Oct., 1894-Accepted, 5th Jan., 1895
Improvements in Railway Chairs.
WILLIAM HARRY DUTTON 6 Beaconsfield Terrace Chiswick Gentleman
EDGAR HUME 146 Harringay Road South Tottenham N. Ironmonger SAMUEL
HUME 52 Blonfontine Avenue Shepherd's Bush Surveyor do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To insert slots or notches in railway chairs to prevent the rails from becoming
loose by the vibration of the trains on the permanent way, also to prevent the
wooden wedge or key leaving the chair.
Dated this 5th day of January 1894.
W. H. DUTION.
EDGAR HUME.
SAMUEL HUME.
improvements in Railway
WILLIAM HARRY DUTTON late of 202 Gray's Inn Road now of 131 Gold
Hawk Road Shepherd's Bush Gentleman EDGAR HUME 146 Harringay Road
South Tottenham N. Ironmonger SAMUEL HUME 52 Blonfontine Avenue
Shepherd's Bush Surveyor do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
To insert teeth notches or slots in that portion of the railway chairs which
receives the wooden key in a perpendicular diagonal or other direction the teeth
being in an oblique form that the key can only be placed in one side of the chairs
thereby forming a grip to the railway metals and preventing same becoming
loose.
The teeth will prevent the keys becoming loose through the change of
atmosphere causing them to shrink or swell or by the oscillation of the trains
passing over the metals. The invention will prove a saving of labor as when the
key is driven into its position it will not require attention as in the present
system.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
A railway chair having teeth notches or slots substantially as and for the
purposes berein before described.
Improvements in Paint.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Sept., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 17th June, 1895-Accepted, 3rd Aug., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Paint.
1, FREDERICK WEAVER OLIVER, 259 Burdett Road Limehouse E. Litho-
grapher, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This improvement consists in the use of a solution of liquid celluloid in place of
the oils, turpentine, and other such vehicles used in common paint. The liquid
celluloid may be used either pure or mixed with any desired pigment, and may be
applied to any surface either for decorative or preservative purposes, in the same
way as ordinary paint.
When it is desirable to retard the quick drying properties of the liquid celluloid
I add thereto a small quantity of glycerine.
Dated this 17th day of September 1894.
Improvements in Paint.
I, FREDERICK WEAVER OLIVER late of 259 Burdett Road Limehouse, E.
and now of 40 King Street, Cheapside in the City of London, Lithographer, 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 improvement consists in the use of the ordinary commercial solution of
liquid celluloid in place of the oils, turpentine and other such vehicles used in
common paint. The liquid celluloid may be used either pure or mixed with any
desired pigment, and may be applied to any surface either for decorative or pre-
servative purposes, in the same way as ordinary paint with a brush or by printing
but I prefer to apply it in the form of spray. When it is desirable to retard the
quick drying properties of the liquid celluloid I add thereto a small quantity of
glycerine.
The relative quantities of the liquid and pigment should be the same as with
ordinary paint and if at any time the composition is found too stiff it may be thinned
with methylated spirit. The glycerine when used should be in the proportion of
about a teaspoonful to a gallon.
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 paint consisting of liquid celluloid either pure or mixed with pigment sub-
stantially as described.
Detachable Ornamental Fibrous Plaster Covers for Electric Light Ceiling Fittings.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Dec., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 12th Jan., 1895-Accepted, 13th Apr., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Detachable Ornamental Fibrous Plaster Covers for Electric Light
Ceiling Fittings.
I FRANCIS JAMES CURLEY of 49 Flood Street, Chelsea in the County of
Middlesex, Modeller &c. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The covers are modelled by me in various designs to suit the taste of architects
and other clients, are then manufactured in fibrous plaster, and attached to the
various stoneware and wood electrical ceiling fittings so as to form part of them
without interfearing with the electrical appliances, they can be removed or replaced
at will and give an artistic and decorative finish to the whole.
20th December 1894.
Detachable Ornamental Fibrous Plaster Covers for Electric Light.
Ceiling Fittings.
I FRANCIS JAMES CURLEY of 49 Flood Street Chelsea in the County of
Middlesex Modeller &c. 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 drawing herewith explains section detail. Ceiling line A usual wood electric
fitting B with stoneware Cx, fixed to A. The covers are modelled to suit the taste
of architects and others are then moulded in jelly, wax or plaster, the back mould
is so constructed that it leaves in the fibrous plaster cast, caverty E* at back of
cover D to receive freely B & C and alloweing also cavity for securely fixing to the
exact position required with plaster & lime the usual detachable portion of electric
fitting C to the ornamental covers D thereby C and D become one portable part
E is the hollow space in the covers which will be utilised to conceal wires, when
necessary. Section between points marked H inside dotted line F, to be made to
suit the different designs and to receive such lamp fittings as may be required as G
which can be attached to D.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
That by casting D and Ex and fitting C to D as described an opportunity is
afforded for architectural and artistic treatment without disfiguring or interfearing
with the utility of the various electrical ceiling fittings or lamps, and can be fixed
or removed at will and gives a decorative finish to the whole.
FRANCIS JAMES CURLEI,
Improved Appliance for Cleaning the Feet.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 26th Jan., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Appliance for Cleaning the Feet.
I, ADOLF VOLLAND of Davos-Dorf in the Canton Graubündten, Switzerland,
Physician and Doctor Medicinæ, 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 a device making possible a handy, perfect and easy
cleaning of the spaces between the toes of the feet, in order to remove the filth out
of the nooks between the toes, being the cause of the ill scent of perspiring feet.
In the accompanying drawing
Fig. 1 is a front-view of the device,
Fig. 2 a transverse section to xx.
The device in its essential parts consists of an -shaped frame (a) of any
convenient material, wood, ebonite, bone, ivory etc. The cylindrical legs (b) of the
frame are lengthwise splitted and herein pinched like a saw-blade a double-folded
strap (d) with its closed edge inclining downward, made from a soft, absorbing weft
like felt, flannel or the like.
The weft is pinched with one end into the split of the one leg and fixed by some
pins (e) whereupon, whilst pressing together the two elastical legs (b, b¹), the other
end is fixed to the other leg (6) in the same manner; by the elasticity of the frame
the strap (d) is stretched. Instead of the pins (e) may also rather be employed
screws of a convenient form in order to avail an easy replacing of the strap.
Employing the device, the strap (d) is watered and like a saw moved to and fro
between the toes.
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 what I claim is :
1. As an article of manufacture, a toe-sweeper, consisting of an M-shaped frame
between the legs of which is stretched a strap of an absorbent, soft material, as
described and shewn.
2. A toe-sweeper, consisting of an ☐ -shaped frame (a) with splitted legs (b) into
the splits of the legs (6) is pinched and fixed by screws or pins (e) a double-folded
weft strap (d) as described and shewn.
Dated this 27th day of November 1894.
CARL FR. REICHERT,
26, Luisenstr., Berlin, N.W., Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Hair Pin.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Dec., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Sept., 1895-Accepted, 5th Oct., 1895
Improved Hair Pin.
We THOMAS AYRTON NIXON, of Corporation Road, Surgeon, and CHARLES
VAUGHAN CRASTER, of 1 Grange Road, Student, both of Middlesborough, in the
County of York, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
Our invention has for its object to so shape the legs of otherwise ordinarily
constructed hair pins as to prevent as far as possible their falling out of the hair
when in use..
For this purpose we bend each leg near the apex of the pin in such a manner
that a semicircular or approximately semicircular bulge outwards is formed the
inner and outer surfaces of which when the pin is in use tend to catch in the hair
.and retain the pin in position. There may be one or more such bulges in the pin
as may be found most convenient.
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention" Office, 54 Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicants.
We, THOMAS AYRTON NIXON, Surgeon, of Corporation Road, and CHARLES
VAUGHAN CRASTER, Student, of 1 Grange Road, both of Middlesborough, in the
County of York, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
Our invention bas for its object to so shape the legs of otherwise ordinarily
constructed hair-pins as to prevent as far as possible their falling out of the hair
when in use.
For this purpose we bend each leg near the apex of the pin in such a manner
that a semicircular or approximately semicircular bulge outwards is formed, the
inner and outer surfaces of which, when the pin is in use, tend to catch in the hair
aud retain the pin in position.
The accompanying illustration represents a hair-pin constructed according to our
invention.
Near the apex or point where the two legs a u meet, each of the legs is so bent
that an outwardly projecting semicircular or approximately semicircular bulge b is
formed, which when the pin is in use, gives it a firmer hold upon the hair.
Where found more desirable two or more such bulges may be formed on each leg
of an otherwise ordinarily constructed hair-pin.

page_text: 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 two-legged hair-pin each leg of which is bent so that one or more semicircular
or approximately semicircular bulges outwards are formed substantially as and for
the purpose described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 2nd day of September 1895.
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention" Office, 54 Fleet Street, Loudon, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicants.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Sept., 1894-Accepted, 13th Oct., 1894

page_text: of a bag made of a moisture retaining or waterproof material and having one of
its sides cut away to form a marginal face whereby the object applied is protected
at the back and edges and exposed at the face substantially as described and
shewn.
2. In the protector or case referred to the perforations. c, the nozzle e, the
groove or gutter ƒ and loops or eyes g, for the purposes specified substantially as
described and shewn.
Dated this 11th day of September 1894.
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Attachment for the Ends of Walking-sticks, Umbrellas, or the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 28th June, 1894-Accepted, 28th July, 1894
A New or Improved Attachment for the Ends of Walking-sticks,
Umbrellas, or the like.
I JOHN SMITH, of 90, Loughborough Road, Brixton, S.W. Compositor, 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 attachment for the ends of walking-
sticks, umbrellas, or the like, and has for its object to provide a removable outer
ferrule or sheath to fit upon the ferrule end of a walking-stick, or the like, for the
purpose of preventing noise and shock when such end comes in contact with the
ground.
In order that the said invention may be the more readily understood, reference
is hereby made to the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings, wherein :
Fig. 1 is an elevation of the attachment shewn separate, Fig. 2 being a section
thereof, while
Fig. 3 shews the attachment applied to the end of a walking-stick.
Referring to the drawings, a is a sheath or outer ferrule fashioned of india-rubber
and formed as shewn, with the central part a¹ hollow, the sides a² being thin so as
to be perfectly flexible for the purpose of allowing the said outer ferrule or sheath
being readily fitted upon and over the ferrule proper 6 of the walking-stick b, and
as readily removed therefrom when not required to be used.
The base a of the outer ferrule or sheath a is fashioned thicker than the other
portion of same, for the purpose of more effectually taking off or deadening the
shock occasioned by the end of the stick striking the ground, and for preventing
all noise from such cause, and to enable such outer ferrule or sheath to better
withstand wear and tear. The attachment as described, may be ornamented in
various ways if found desirable.
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 :-
An outer ferrule or sheath formed of india-rubber having thin flexible sides and
a solid base, said outer ferrule or sheath to be readily adjusted upon or removed
from the ferrule end of a walking-stick, or the like, substantially as and for the
purpose described and illustrated.
Dated this 28th day of June 1894.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
12, Basinghall, Street, London, Agents for the Applicant.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
12, Basinghall, Street, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Purification of Sewage and other Foul Waters.
Year: 1894

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Purification of Sewage and other Foul Waters.
I HAMOR LOCKWOOD of 7 Chapel Walks Manchester in the County of
Lancaster, Chemical Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
My invention consists in an improvement in the process of sewage purification
described in the Specification of Letters Patent No. 19395 dated November 10th,
1891 granted to me. I therein describe the use of sulphuric acid under certain
conditions for the purposes of purification; instead of which I now propose to
use acid sulphates as a substitute for the acid, where such acid sulphates can be
obtained at a lower price per unit of available acid than in the sulphuric acid
itself; and I prefer to use nitre cake and salt cake on account of their low price,
though any other suitable acid salt will produce the same result.
Dated this 23rd day of February 1894.
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Purification of Sewage and other Foul Waters.
I HAMOR LOCKWOOD of 7 Chapel Walks Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Chemical Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:—
My invention consists in an improvement in the process of sewage purification
described in the Specification of Letters Patent No. 19395, dated November 10th,
1891, granted to me. I therein describe the use of sulphuric acid under certain
conditions for the purposes of purification, instead of which I now propose to
use acid sulphates, as a substitute for the acid, where such acid sulphates can be
obtained at a lower price per unit of available acid, than in the sulphuric acid
itself; and I prefer to use nitre cake, and salt cake, on account of their low price,.
though any other suitable acid salt will produce the same result.
In other respects the process of purification is the same as that described in
the Specifiation above referred to.
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
The use or substitution for sulphuric acid in the process of purification described
in the Specification of Letters Patent No. 19395 of 1891, above referred to, of

page_text: acid sulphates, such for example as nitre cake or salt cake, substantially in the
manner and for the purpose hereinbefore set forth and described.
Dated this 17th day of November 1894.
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement in Whips.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 15th Dec., 1894
Improvement in Whips.
I, MAX MÜLLER, partner of the Firm Rheinische Peitschen- und Spazierstock-
Fabrik M. Müller & Comp. at 15, Rubensstrasse, Cologne, Province of Rhineland,
Kingdom of Prussia, 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 :-
Up to the present in whips the lash was attached to the handle according to the
rules of art by the saddler either by glueing or lapping and plaiting it round.
Apart from the fact that it was absolutely necessary to have recourse to the help
of the saddler and that such a whip could not be manufactured at home, it was not
to be avoided in consequence of the peculiar nature of the connection between the
lash and the handle, that they often became loose and that the lash flew off from
the handle in the moment of the whip's being used. This was especially the case
in wet weather when the glue became softened thus making it easy for lash and
handle to separate.
All these drawbacks will be set aside by the improvement now to be described,
and a firm and durable connection between the lash and handle be obtained, and
the coachman be enabled to manufacture his whip at any time himself as also to
interchange at will lash and handle of the whips in his possession.
This improvement consists, as shown in the annexed drawing in the socket A,
which has in the inside a fine screw-thread or fine grooves, being screwed on to the
end of the handle of the whip and secured by cement, while the end of the lash is
put into a slit conical socket B and is wedged fast into it by screwing of a socket-
nut which is also conical. At the same time the female-thread of C catches in the
exterior screw-thread of A, so that the lash and handle are joined together so as to
form a whole.
The drawing shows in Fig. 1 the complete whip, in Fig. 2 the joint on a larger
scale, the three sockets being drawn in longitudinal section, while Fig. 3 gives the
front-view. Fig. 4 shows the socket B situated in the socket C without the lash in
a longitudinal section, Fig. 5 giving the upper view and Fig. 6 being a section.
The three connecting-sockets A B C may be made of any kind of material and
of any size.
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:
Improvement in whips, distinguished by the arrangement of the socket A secured
to the upper end of the handle, the socket C screwing on to A by a female thread
and the slit socket B wedged fast in C and holding fast the lower end of
the lash.
Dated this Seventh day of November 1894.
For MAX MÜLLER,
B. Brockhues.
Improved Apparatus for Teaching Arithmetic.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 9th July, 1894-Accepted, 29th Sept., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Apparatus for Teaching Arithmetic.
I, EMIL SCHOLLER of Silberstrasse, Crimmitschau, Province of Saxony,
Germany, School Teacher, 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 apparatus for teaching arithmetic which is designed
for use in elementary or preparatory schools, the object it is desired to attain being
to bring the main number and the connection of the numbers clearly before the
eyes of the pupils without the necessity of any mental operation on their part.
In the drawing
Fig. 1 is a front view of the apparatus ready for use.
Fig. 2 shews how a calculation of 6 multiplied by 4 is made.
Fig. 3 a calculation of 20 divided by 5 or the proportion of 5 to 20.
Fig. 4 is a section through line - of Fig. 2.
a is a rectangular wood frame provided horizontally along the middle with a
figure scale b. c, c', are two dovetail grooves, one above and one below the scale b.
The upper groove.is furnished with twenty square slide blocks d whilst the bottom
groove c' is furnished with ten similar blocks d'.
The apparatus is used as follows:-Supposing it is required to multiply 4 by 6
(Fig. 2), four blocks of the one groove are placed together so as to alternate in sets
with four blocks of the other groove to the number of six separate sets the result
being indicated by the number on the scale in front of which the last block comes.
As, as shewn in Fig. 2, two blocks are wanting to make up the set of four in the
bottom groove on the right hand, such two blocks are borrowed or used in aid from
the upper groove so that the last block comes opposite the figure 24 on the scale
which number is the result, from which also it may be seen that 4 is the sixth
part of 24.
Supposing it is required to divide 20 by 5 or shew the proportion between these
numbers (Fig. 3) twenty blocks of the upper groove are slid to the left, the last
block coming in front of 20 on the scale, whilst five blocks of the bottom groove
are slid to the left so that the last of these comes in front of 5 and as these five
blocks are placed four times until the last block comes to 20 on the scale the result
is in this way seen to be 4.
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 :-
An apparatus for teaching arithmetic consisting of a frame provided in the
middle with a scale of figures on each side of which thore is a dovetail groove one
of said grooves being furnished with twenty slide blocks and the other with ten
slide blocks or in this proportion, substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 9th day of July 1894.
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Eye-glass Frames.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 21st July, 1894
Complete Specification Left, 20th May, 1895-Accepted, 20th July, 1595
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Eye-glass Frames.
EDWARD BROWN 38 Birchfield Road, Aston, Birmingham Compass Maker, and
SIDNEY BROWN 38 Birchfield Road Aston, Birmingham Jeweller do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
upon
The object of this invention is to increase the rigidity of the glasses, when
the nose, and reduce the tension. The ribbed curve or (plaquet) has a small projec-
tion upon it about one-third down. Thus when the glasses are upon the nose, the
tendancy to fall ford ward is checked, by these projections resting upon side of the nose.
Another way in which the same result is achieved is thus. The two ends of the
spring are sufficiantly long to nearly meet over the nose, from these ends to that
projection on the frame holding the bottom of plaquet, is a rubber band. Thus
when the nose is between these bands they yield to its shape, gripping at the same
time a portion of the bridge of the nose, and thus getting a greater surface for the
required support.
Dated this 20th day of July 1894
EDWARD BROWN.
SIDNEY BROWN.
Improvements in Eye-glass Frames.
We, EDWARD BROWN of 38 Birchfields, Aston Birmingham Compass Maker
and SIDNEY BROWN 38 Birchfields Aston Birmingham Jeweller 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 increase the rigidity of the frames, upon the
nose & at the same time reduce the tension. The strips resting upon the nose
(called plaquets) I make of india-rubber. The advantage is this-Whereas in
ordinary plaquets, the nose has to yield to the shape of the plaquet, the rubber
plaquet yields to the shape of nose, getting thereby a greater & more evener support
with less tension. Thus plaquets if long enough will slightly cross the bridge of
nose which gives additional support. The plaquets may have a small projection
upon the edge, which, resting upon the nose, checks the tendancy to fall forward,
this plaquet may be made of any material. The rubber is roughed on the side
resting upon the nose. Upon the center of the spring connecting the two glasses
may be a small steel clip. The portion coming close to the forehead holds a small
portion of a compound similar to that of a printers roller, the effect is this, that
when the glasses are upon the nose, this compound adheres slightly to the forehead,
assisting the rigidity of the frames.
Figure 1. of the accompanying drawins shows steel clip attached to frame.
A is the clip.
Figure 2 shows plaquet with projections. B is the projection.
Figure 3 shows rubber plaquet gripping slightly, the bridge of nose. C is the

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inveu-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
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EDWARD BROWN.
SIDNEY BROWN.
Improvements in Means and Apparatus for Graining in Oll and :1 Water Colors.
Year: 1894

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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
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Improvements in Means and Apparatus for Graining in Oll and
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Water Colors.
We HENRY JAMES PROBYN and Tom Wood, Decorators, both of 35 Barton
Street, Gloucester, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
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In carrying out my invention we employ a band or strip of cloth of suitable
texture having a pattern embossed or formed thereon corresponding with the
graining to be imitated or produced. This piece of cloth is wound upon a roller
and cylinder and stretched by means of a spring or suitable means so that it may .be
pressed tightly against the surface to be grained when rolled thereon. The cloth
is saturated with color, and when rolled over any painted surface, produces an
imitation of the grain of any woods required.
Dated this 19th day of January 1895.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23 Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents,
COMPLETE DI MULTICATION
Improvements in Means and Apparatus for Graining in Oil and
Water Colors.
We, HENRY JAMES PROBYN, and TOM WOOD, Decorators, both of 35 Barton
Street, Gloucester, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
maboer the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :—
My invention relates to improvements in means and apparatus for graining in
oil or water colours, and has for its object an apparatus that sball facilitate the
graining of wood.
This apparatus is shewn in side view on the accompanying drawing in which,
a is a metal or other drum or pulley, having an axle 6 running in bearings b
which are formed in a frame c which is pivoted to the framing . At the end c¹
of this frame c is pivotted a smaller wheel d, preferably made of india-rubber,
though any suitable material may be used.
Handles e are provided ou the framing
pulled along.
by which the apparatus is pushed or
Over the two rollers or drums a d, is passed an endless cloth band f. The
surface of this cloth band is cut or otherwise formed to represent the graining of
wood. A spring 9 is used to keep this band taut.
In operation the user holds the handles e provided for that purpose, and pushes
or pulls the apparatus over the wood to be grained, the cloth which has at first
been saturated with colour on the small wheel d being in contact with said panelling
or the like, which is to be grained.

page_text: Having dow particularly described and ascertained the nature of our baið‘inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to the performed, we declare that what we
claim is.-
OLAIM.
A device for graining, comprising a band of specially prepared cloth upon b
which the pattern to be produced is embossed or formed, such band being stretched
upon rollers ad mounted in brackets or bearings cand provided with handles e,
substantially as herein before set forth and described.
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HUGHES & YOUNG, .
23 Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for the Applicants:..
Improvements in Boot Lasts.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 16th May, 1894-Accepted, 16th June, 1894
Improvements in Boot Lasts.
We HARRY WILLIAM MOBBS and ALFRED LEWIS, both of Kettering in the
County of Northampton, Boot Last Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to what are known as finishing lasts, and the invention
consists in providing a self-locking finishing last.
In carrying out our invention, we take an ordinary last, and we divide it into
two parts in a particular manner.
In the accompanying drawing we shew, at Fig. 1, our improved finishing last in
its locked position in a boot; and in
Fig. 2, the divided last in one position it would assume while being inserted in
the boot.
A is the foot portion, and B the heel portion of the last. These two portions
are formed by making a partial diagonal out in the ordinary wood last
; say, from
the point a to the point b, and then making a similar cut, say from the point c, to
meet the other cut at the point b.
It will thus be seen, that the cut cb is practically at right angles to the cut a b,
although the angle may be varied within certain limits, the object being to lock
the foot part to the heel part.
The heel portion is first inserted in the boot or shoe, and the foot portion is then
pushed in and pressed down, the flexibility of the boot generally allowing for the
projecting part of the foot portion taking its seat in the recess of the heel portion.
In this manner, the finishing last is self-locking.
We may here remark, that we are aware a finishing last has been divided into
two parts by a diagonal cut, but such a last is open to many objections; for
instance, the last will not keep its place in the boot, and to secure the two parts
together, some special means of fastening, say a nail or a screw, must be used,
objections which it is the object of our invention to overcome.
A last has also been made with a wavy diagonal cut, but this presents but little
more security than the straight cut.
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 finishing last which is divided into two parts by means of partial diagonal
cuts at right angles, or thereabouts, to each other, substantially as herein shewn
and described, and for the purpose set forth.
NEWTON & SON,
Agents for the Applicants.
A Lotion. is for chapped hands.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 31st July, 1895-Accepted, 31st Aug., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Lotion.
EMILY HORTON 186 Gloucester Road Bishopston Bristol Teacher do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The lotion, is for chapped hands.
I, EMILY HORTON, of 186, Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, Teacher, 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 in a lotion for application to chapped hands for the
purpose of alleviating the smarting pain due to chapping and for healing the
same.
The lotion in which this invention consists is made up of glycerine, rose-water
and carbolic acid mixed together in a suitable jar or other vessel in, approximately,
the following proportions, which give good results in practice, viz. ;-in 100 parts
by volume-rose-water 49 per cent., glycerine 49 per cent. and carbolic acid
2 per cent.
The lotion is applied either directly or with a sponge or cloth to the affected
part which is rubbed until the lotion is dried.
The effect of the rose-water is to allay the smarting pain, the glycerine exercises
a healing effect, and the carbolic acid tends to cleanse.
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 lotion for application to sores or wounds, such as are produced by chapping:
said lotion consisting of rose-water, glycerine and carbolic acid mixed together in
approximately the following proportions:-in 100 parts by volume, 49 per cent. of
rose-water, 49 per cent. of glycerine and 2 per cent. of carbolic acid.
Dated this 29th day of July 1895.
NICHOLAS WATTS,
Bristol, Chartered Patent Agent.
Spring Candle Socket.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Jan., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 5th July, 1894-Accepted, 11th Aug., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Spring Candle Socket.
ARTHUR CECIL HEAP 37 Sinclair Road Kensington, Electrician do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an adjustable candle socket, the adjustment being made
by means of a spring or springs, & is such that candles of various sizes may be held
in position.
In the first form I take two pieces of thin flat phosphor-bronze, steel or other
suitable material & bend these lengthways in the centre & again slightly at the
ends in the opposite direction to the first bend these two springs are then placed
face to face (so that between them there is a space into which the candle can be
forced) in slots in the walls of the socket, which may be of porcelaine or metal or
other material, which act as guides for the springs when forced apart. The socket.
being fixed in any suitable manner to the base of the candlestick.
In another form I take a thin flat piece of steel or other material, & slit this up
the centre to within a short distance of the top, so as to form two tongues rigidly
held together, these two springs or tongues are then bent in opposite directions, so
that when forced apart they tend to spring together, this spring being fixed into
the socket in any suitable manner.
Or again I take an ordinary circular spring which is fixed at its centre to the
socket the two halves tending to spring together when parted.
In any of the above cases the spring itself may form the socket.
Also I put a lip on each of the springs above, so that when forcing the candle
into position it is not damaged.

page_text: - is a flat piece of suitable metal which may be split up the centre to within a short
distance of one end, thus forming two tongues which are bent as shown & may be
secured to the socket in any suitable manner. As a further modification I may use
an ordinary circular spring f. (Fig. 4) which may be secured to the socket by its
.centre.
In each of the springs above shown I may form a lip g (Fig. 5) so that when
forcing the candle in position it is not damaged.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is.
1. In combination with a candlestick a spring candle clip formed in two halves &
having lips on the outer edges of same & supported in a recess or recesses in the
socket of the candlestick substantially as described & shown in Figures 1 & 2.
2. In combination with a candle stick a spring candle clip formed by splitting a
piece of metal such as steel through its axis, the outer edges having lips.
Substantially as described & shown in Figure 3.
3. In combination with a candle stick a circular clip having a lip on its outer
edge. Substantially as described & shown in Fig. 4.
Thin 5th day of Jul 1894
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
An Improvement applicable to Horse Collars.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Aug., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 28th May, 1895-Accepted, 29th June, 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement applicable to Horse Collars.
I, COLIN MC.Callum, of 98 Eaglesham Street, Govan, in the County of
Lanark, Eugineer, do bereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention has for its object to provide means whereby undue wear of the
parts of a horse collar upon which the reins bear may be avoided, and to that end
it consists in fitting on each side of the collar, at points in line with the ring guides.
which are usually provided on the harness or on the collar for supporting the reins,
a metallic plate adapted for attachment to the collar by pins, studs, rivets or by
sewing, the said plates being in the line of the reins and serving to relieve the
collar itself of any wear due to rubbing contact of the reins.
Dated this 28th day of August 1894.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement applicable to Horse Collars.
I, COLIN MC.CALLUM, of 98 Eaglesham Street, Govan, in the County of
Lanark, 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 to provide means whereby undue wear of the
parts of a horse collar upon which the reins bear may be avoided.
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings represents a horse collar with the
improvement applied thereto, and
Figures 2 and 3, 4 and 5 are front and side views respectively of two modifications
of the collar protector.
The invention consists in fitting on each side of the collar A, at points in line
with the ring guides B which are usually provided on the harness or on the collar A
for supporting the reins D, a metallic plate C adapted for attachment to the collar-
by pins, studs, rivets or screw nails D₁ or by sewing or other means of attachment
the said plates C being in the line of the reins D and serving to relieve the collar
itself of any wear due to rubbing contact of the reins.
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 protector for horse collars composed of a plate attached thereto for the purpose
of preventing undue wear of that part of the collar upon which the reins bear,
substantially as described.
Cart Door Fasteners.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Mar., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 9th Jan., 1895-Accepted, 9th Feb., 1895
Cart Door Fasteners.
1 JESSE NEILD of 113 Liverpool Road Manchester in the County of Lancashire
Wheelwright and Ladder Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
They consist of 2 plates of metal A & C one of which A is secured to the door
of vehicle by means of screws, or screw bolts, and has a lug B projecting from the
side, and formed with a gap of suitable shape and size to enable it to close against
plate C, when the wing of nut D is resting against stop E, the plate C is secured
to bind edge of vehicle by means of screws or screw bolts, and has a round boss H
raised above its surface to correspond in thickness with lug B, upon this boss, and
attached thereto, with a revit is a one winged nut D, this nut is made to rotate
round, with the exception of the space occupied by the stop lug E.
The lug E is for the purpose of holding the wing of nut D in position, when not
in operation.
When the wing of aut D is turned over lug B the 2 plates C and A become
locked together.
Fig. 1 shows plates apart.
Fig. 2 shows plates closed.
Fig. 3 shows plates locked.
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JESSE NEILD 113 Gilda Brook Road Eccles Lancashire Wheelwright 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 drawings were left with the Provisional Specification.
The fasteners consist of 2 plates of metal A & C one of which A is secured to
the door of vehicle by means of screws or screw bolts and has a lug B projecting
from the side with a gap formed therein of suitable shape and size to enable
it to close against plate C when the wing of nut D is resting against stop E.
The plate C is secured to hind edge of vehicle by means of screws or screw bolts
and has a round boss H raised above its surface to correspond in thickness with
lug B.
Upon this boss and attached thereto by means of a revit or screw bolt is a one
winged nut D, this nut is made to rotate freely round on its pivot with the excep-
tion of the space occupied by the stop lug E which lug is for the purpose of
holding the wing of nut D in position while the door is unfastened.
When the wing of nut D is turned towards plate A the 2 plates become locked
together, the winged nut is maintained in the locked position by gravity.

page_text: 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 arrangement of stop E forming a rest for wing of nut D when
unlocked.
Secondly. The wing of nut D remaining in position when locked by means of
gravitation only.
Thirdly. The position and shape of gap in lug B.
Dated this 31st day of December 1894.
JESSE NEILD.
JESSE NEILD.