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Improvements in Stud Pins and other Combination Articles of Jewellery.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stud Pins and other Combination Articles
of Jewellery.
I, JOHANN WILHELM LUDWIG ROHDE 6 & 8 Charterhouse Street City
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 :--
For the purpose of describing my invention I illustrate a stud pin. Hitherto
there has been considerable risk of loseing the ornament (where it is attached by
means of a screw) through the screw becoming loose or accidentally unscrewed.
In order to prevent the possibility of this, I provide a blade "A" Figs. 1. & 2.
which is pivoted in a slot in the stem "C" at "B" and such blade is pressed into a
corresponding slot on the end of screw "D" Figs. 1 & 4.
Fig. 3 represents front view of pin complete."
The stud is made in a similar manner as shewn in Fig. 5. side view with, blade
opened, Fig. 6 closed, Fig. 7 back view, & Fig. 8 three quarter view, the letters
represent the same parts as in Figs. 1 & 2.
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The method of affixing is simple and applies alike to both pin and stud; it is
effected by screwing the ornament Fig. 4. into the stem right home and until the
slot "D is brought into position and is a continuation of the slot "D" in Fig. 1.
when the blade "A" Figs. 1. & 2. is pressed into the slot as shewn in Fig. 9. thus
rendering it impossible to turn the screw without first withdrawing the blade.
In brooch-bracelets, ring-studs, and other combination articles, I use the same
means varied only in form to adapt itself to the contour of the ornament.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. A stop by which screws are rendered absolutely secure, and cannot be
unscrewed except by design.
Dated this 13th day of July 1892.
JOHANN WILHELM LUDWIG ROHDE.
Improvements in Accordions.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 24th June, 1892-Accepted 27th Aug., 1892
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Improvements in Accordions.
I, PAUL STARK, residing at Markneukirchen in the Empire of Germany,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is a device in accordeons by which the hitherto
usual register stops are intended to be advantageously replaced. Said register
stops besides being liable to clamping, cover the single tongues only gradually
so that frequently some notes still sound. With the present invention the
tongues are covered over all at once and any injury to the same is rendered
impossible.
In the annexed drawing
Fig. 1 is the bottom view and
Figs. 2 and 3 are longitudinal sections of the cover of an accordeon.
To the cover of the instrument is attached a bifurcated bearing d. The openings
serving as bearing proper are connected with a curved slot d' into which are
introduced from outside the pivots e attached to an arm a of a stop lever A,
whereby said arm presses on a leaf spring c secured to the cover.
To the other end of the lever A is attached a pin B having an outward knob and
sliding along a curved spring b secured to the cover. When said pin B is drawn
out (Fig. 2) the register I corresponding to the stop lever A is covered by the
leather lining of the latter, while the contiguous register II remains uncovered.
On the pin B being pressed in, the reeds of both registers I II can be sounded.
To enable the player to move outward the pin B while playing the latter is
connected to the button by means of the two armed lever turning in the
bearing g.
It is evident that by pressing down the button h, the pin B will be
raised. Any suitable number of such register with single stop levers may be
arranged in the same accordeon.
By the arrangement for allowing the pivots e of the stop lever arm a to be
taken out through the curved slot d' while depressing the leaf spring c alterations
or repairs of the reeds can be easily executed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is: :-
In an accordeon the combination of the lever A, the arm a the pivots e and
the bearing d with curved slot d' with the pin B the two armed leverf and the
button has described and for the purpose specified.
Dated this Sixteenth day of June 1892.
PAUL STARK.
A Secret Drawer Money Box.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Dec., 1892-Accepted, 8th July, 1893
COMPLETE DI BUITION.
A Secret Drawer Money Box.
JOSEPH ROBINSON 25 Queen's Arcade Belfast City Ireland Hairdresser 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 secret drawer money box, the novelty of which consists
in the secret mode of fastening the drawer, through the slot of which coins can be
passed and deposited in the box.
In order that the construction and arrangement of the box and secret drawer
may be more fully understood, the accompanying drawings will serve as an
illustration of the device.
The block drawer A¹ Fig. 4. is made to run from front to back of the box,
Figs. 1 & 2. and in the block of the drawer A' I cut a slot B' Fig. 4. from side to
side large enough to admit the largest size of coins to pass through.
Underneath the money slot BI, and lengthwise of the drawer, a wire bolt C¹
Fig. 4. is inserted through a hole d. Fig. 5. running from front to back of the
drawer and which bolt is attached or screwed to a knob D¹ Fig. 4, which serves as
a handle for pulling out or pushing in the drawer; the said bolt C¹ Figs. 2 & 4, at
the opposite end is bent at a right angle about half an inch and which is by means
of a spiral spring E. Fig. 4. held firmly in a recess C", at the back end of the
drawer block, and serves as a check to the withdrawal of the drawer A¹.
Along the bed G. Fig. 3. of the said drawer A' there is a longitudinal slot F.
Fig. 3. in which the bent end of the wire bolt C' Fig. 4. traverses when placed in
position so as to check the withdrawal of the drawer A¹ Fig. 2.
From the said slot F. Fig. 3. of the drawer bed G, and about half way (more or
less) there is a groove H. Fig. 3. on the left side of the slot F. which permits the
angle or bent end of the wire bolt C¹ Figs. 2 & 4, to turn, by means of the knob
or handle D', being pushed backwards and then turned a little to the right; thus
allowing the complete withdrawal of the drawer from the box, when the contents
may be taken out with ease. In order to put the money into the box the drawer
must be drawn out full length and the coin placed in the slot B' Fig. 4. of the
drawer, which on being pushed back the coin may be tilted into the box from either
side of the money slot.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1st. A money box made of either wood or metal, having a secret drawer of the
form described.
2nd. The peculiar arrangement of the drawer with money slot, and spring, bolt,
and handle combined.
Dated this 5th day of December 1892.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Hearth Rugs.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Hearth Rugs.
I JOHN GEORGE WADSWORTH of Holcombe Mills Nailsworth, in the County
of Gloucestershire, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of hearth rugs and has
for its object to provide a strong article at a very low price.
According to my invention, the rugs are woven on hand looms with a hempen
warp and a weft of roving jute while the pile or surface is made with woollen
waste. To obtain this woollen material, I use preferably cast off or worn out
stockings which are first cleansed by any suitable bleaching means or process
whereby they are likewise purified and are finally torn to shreds by a devil or
other disintegrating machine. The shreds thus obtained are woven into the rug in
the ordinary way to form the pile or surface and may be used of various colors
plended according to the pattern which it is required to produce. The rugs may
be made of various sizes and colors.
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 production of hearth rugs consisting of a hempen warp a weft of jute and
a pile or surface made of the shreds of cast off or worn out stockings treated
substantially as herein described and shown.
Dated this 22nd day of November 1892.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in Potato Mashers.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1892-Accepted, 18th June, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Potato Mashers.
I, CHARLES SPICER APPLE, of Bellaire in the County of Belmont and State
of Ohio, United States of America, 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:-
In mashing potatoes it bas been customary to first make use of a wooden masher
and to then beat or lighten them with a fork or spoon. It therefore takes con-
siderable time and a great deal of labour at present to properly prepare mashed
potatoes.
My present invention relates to an improved article of manufacture, consisting
of a combined potato masher and beater, whereby the two operations necessary to
prepare mashed potatoes may be performed at one and the same time.
The principal object of the invention is to provide a very simple and inexpensive
article of manufacture which will perform these two operations effectively and
quickly.
For a better comprehension of the invention attention is directed to the accom-
panying drawing, forming a part of this Specification, in which the figure shows a
perspective view of the improved device.
A is a wooden potato masher of the general form shown, with a handle a and
with an
enlarged head or body portion b. Secured to the lower end of the enlarged
head 6 is a wire c, bent in the form of a hollow cone or spiral, as shown, with the
lower portion forming a circle. The extreme end of the wire is bent round upon
itself, as shown, so as to retain its form. This wire has a good deal of elasticity,
so that it may be compressed and will regain its form when released. Instead of
wire it will be evident that other elastic materials may be used-such as rattan,
rubber, celluloid or other substances-and it will be evident that the potato masher
may be made of other materials than wood.
The device is to be used precisely like the ordinary potato masher.
When in use, the lower end of the enlarged head 6 will mash the potatoes in the
usual way and the elastic wire will be compressed and expanded according to the
movements of the article. This elastic wire in thus moving through the substance
will effectively beat and lighten the potatoes, which will be accomplished at the
same time that the potatoes are being mashed.
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 1
claim is
1. An improved article of manufacture, consisting of a potato masher having
an enlarged head, and with a beater at its lower end, consisting of an elastic wire
bent in the form of a spiral.
2. An improved article of manufacture, consisting of a potato masher A, having
a handle a, and enlarged mashing portion b, and with a beater c at its lower end,
consisting of an elastic wire bent into the form of a spiral.
F. W. BARKER,
Applicant's Agent.
Improvements in Hair-pins.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Apr., 1892-Accepted, 4th June, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hair-pins.
1, ALBERT ANGELL, of East Orange, State of New Jersey, one of the United
States of America, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention,
and in what manner the same is performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement and accompanying drawings :-
--
My invention relates to hairpins in general; and it consists of certain improve-
ments which are fully set forth in the following Specifications, and shown in
accompanying drawing which form a part thereof.
More specifically my invention relates to a hairpin provided with a loop and
interlocking arms by means of which the hair is secured in any desired position and
the possibility of it escaping or falling down is removed.
In currying out my
invention a piece of wire or other material, such as india
rubber or bone, may be used. The material being of a suitable length is doubled
so that one end forms a loop, and the two ends form lines curved and straight of
equal length at a point below the bend of the loop, the ends cross, and at this point
there is a sharp bend in the material of which the pin is made, in both arms.
These bends upon either arm, are identical, and they fit or interlock with each
other.
In the drawings a is point of junction, A is hairpin, B is the loop, C is the space
between the legs A. A. bb are the shoulders.
The operation of this invention is very simple and may be described as follows:
When it is desired to secure the hair in any particular position, the arms A. A. are
thrust into the hair and a portion is embraced within the space C. When the hair
within this space reaches the point where the two arms cross at a, the loop B is
slightly twisted to one side and this movement displaces or unlocks the indented
portions of the arms A¹ A' and the hair enters the loop B. After the hair has
entered the loop of the pin, the pressure upon the loop is released, and the natural
resilience of the material of which the pin is made, causes the indentations to
assume their normal position, and the hair embraced within the loop is thus safely
confined, and cannot be released until a pressure is again exerted upon the loop
which causes the indentations to be forced apart or unlocked, when the pin can be
easily withdrawn.
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 :-
First. An interlocking hairpin as herein described.
Second. A hairvin made of flexible material so arranged that the arms cross
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Aug., 1892-Accepted, 19th Nov., 1892
A communication from EMIL SALTZKORN, Consul, and LUDWIG NICOLAI,
Manufacturer, both of Lobtauerstrasse 20, Dresden, Saxony, in the Empire
of Germany.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,
Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to construct a cutting-tool suitable both for cutting
and scoring cardboard. The cardboard to be cut or scored is pressed against the
base-plate by a rail or rod under the action of an eccentric, and the cutter-head
sliding upon the said rail or rod is at the same time lowered and moved along upon
the cardboard by hand.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 is a front view of the tool.
Fig. 2 is a side elevation and
Fig. 3 a section of the cutter-head.
At each end of the foot-rail 1 secured in any suitable manner to a base-plate,
work-table, or the like, is erected an upright 2, the head of which forms a bearing 4
for the eccentric shaft 3. Between the bearing 4 and a projection on the upright 2
is arranged a presser-bar 7 acted upon by springs 6. In the guides which are here
of dove-tailed shape, the cutter-head 8 is adapted to slide, this head being 80
arranged that the cutter or knife therein may be readily exchanged according as it
is required to cut the cardboard or merely to score it. To prevent too abrupt
movements of the cutter-head in cutting or scoring, each end of the pressure-bar 7
is provided with a spring 9 adapted to act as a buffer. The cardboard to be cut or
scored is placed upon the base-plate or table and by turning the handle 10 on the
eccentric shaft 3 the eccentric rods 11 are caused to press the spring-controlled bar 7
against the cardboard, whereupon the cutting or scoring may be proceeded with.
By turning the crank in the opposite direction the rail is released from pressure and
the springs 6 raise it from the cardboard.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention as communicated to me by my foreign correspondents and in what manner
it is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
1. A tool for scoring and cutting cardboard or the like by hand characterized by
the arrangement of a spring-controlled pressure bar (7) arranged upon the bed-plate
or table which by turning a shaft (3) may be caused by the eccentrics mounted on
this shaft to rise or sink as required and which at the same time serves as a guide
for the cutter-head which is movably fitted to it by a dove-tailed fitting whereby it
is adapted to slide in either direction.
2. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete card-
board-cutting-and-scoring-tool substantially as described and illustrated in the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 9th day of August 1892.
ALFRED J. BOULT,
Chartered Patent Agent.
Improvements in and connected with Milk Churns, Milk Pails, and the like.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Jan., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Oct., 1892-Accepted, 5th Nov., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Milk Churns, Milk Pails, and
the like.
I WILLIAM MEAD of Vine Cottage Church Street Leighton Buzzard in the
County of Bedfordshire Tin Plate Worker do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
My said invention namely improvements in & connected with milk churns milk
pails & the like consists of an attachment which is made of wrought iron or any
other suitable metal.
The said attachment which consists of a wrought iron or other metal rim and
bead made in combination with bottom of milk churns or milk pails.
The said attachment is fixed as a rim, bead & bottom, to milk churns milk pails
and the like.
Dated this 6th day of January 1892.
WILLIAM MEAD.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Milk Churns, Milk Pails, and
the like.
WILLIAM MEAD Tinsmith 20 Ashworth Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire
formerly residing at Vine Cottage 6 Church Street Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire
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 construct a can which shall be stronger and
afford better arrangements for handling than those hitherto made.
The invention consists of a solid hoop of rolled iron or other suitable metal of
the section shown in my drawing, with a groove or recess cut in on the inside at a
short distance from the top to allow of it being shrunk on the bottom of railway or
other milk churns, pails, or the like and the metal reduced from the recess or
groove to the top of hoop to aid the shrinking of hoop on bottom of churns &c.
And in order that my invention may be understood and carried into practice I
will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying
drawings.
Fig. I. shows the groove or recess cut in on the inside of hoop at right angles
to it marked a to receive bottom of churn &c.
Fig. II. shows section of rolled iron solid hoop or other suitable metal with
dished bottom of churn inserted in the recess or groove shewn in Fig. I. after hoop
has been shrunk on making a sound joint between hoop and bottom without the aid
of brazing or soldering.
Fig. III. shows plan of hoop with reduced radius to suit drawing.
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 unique arrangement of bottom and hoop combined suitable for railway or
other milk churns or similar articles &c.
Dated this 3rd October 1892.
An Improved Carriage or Window Brush.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Dec., 1892-Accepted, 28th Jan.. 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Carriage or Window Brush.
I, ALFRED WALTER COOK, of 7 Davey Place, Norwich, in the County of
Norfolk, Brush Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to an improved carriage or window brush.
In the accompanying drawing one half is in elevation and the other half of the
brush is in section.
Like letters refer to like parts.
Preferably I construct my invention with a semicircular cup d of wood or of
any other suitable material, and in this said cup d 1 drill any number of holes, and
in each hole I insert a number of bristles e. The bristles e jut out in various
directions in such a manner so as to form a semi-diameter brush. A head a is
turned in wood or of any other material with a hole b to receive the usual long or
short handle, this said head a is inserted into the cup d and is secured together by
one or more screws c.
It will be understood that the foregoing is given by way of illustration, and that
the materials, parts and shapes, may be varied in many ways within the scope of
my invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. In a carriage or window brush, the combination of the cup & bristles e
secured to the head a by screws c, substantially as herein described and according
to the accompanying drawing.
2. In a carriage or window brush, the combination of the head a cup d and
bristles e, to form a semi-diameter brush, substantially as herein described and
according to the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 22nd day of December 1892.
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Life-saving Appliances.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Mar., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 15th Dec., 1892-Accepted, 28th Jan., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Life-saving Appliances.
I ROBERT LETHBRIDGE TAPSCOTT of 62 Croxteth Road, Liverpool in the
County of Lancaster Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion to he as follows :-
Improvements in life-saving appliances consisting of a balloon attached to the
stranded ship by one rope and to the lifeboat by another. The rope from the
ship to the balloon having suspended from it the ordinary life-saving basket to
be hauled along it and in lowering to be guided into the lifeboat by the rope
from the balloon to the lifeboat. As the balloon is attached to the lifeboat it
will rise and fall with it as the waves pass under, and will maintain the ropes
in a tight condition and enable the work of rescue to go on continuously.
Dated this Fourteenth day of March 1892.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Life-saving Appliances.
I ROBERT LETHBRIDGE TAPSCOTT of 62 Croxteth Road Liverpool in the
County of Lancaster Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
The object of my invention is to provide means whereby a life-boat may lie to
the leeward of a stranded ship and maintain communication with it. For this
purpose I provide a balloon filled with gas from the air chambers of the life-boat,
after it has reached the ship, and attached by ropes to the stranded ship and to the
life-boat, so that as the life-boat rises and falls with the waves the ropes are kept
stretched by the simultaneous movement of the balloon. The rope from the balloon
to the stranded ship carries a similar life-saving basket to that in use with the rocket
apparatus and is worked in the same way with the addition that it is lowered down
into the life-boat, being guided by the rope from the balloon to the life-boat.
In applying my invention the life-boat takes a position to leeward of the stranded
ship and having thrown a rope on board it, one end of which is secured to the
stranded ship and the other end to the balloon. Another rope is secured to the
balloon and payed out as the balloon rises till it has attained sufficient height for
the life-saving basket to be clear of the water, when it is securely fixed to the
life-boat. The work of rescue is then carried on by the life-saving basket being
hauled to and from the stranded ship to the balloon and then lowered down into the
life-boat with each of the rescued.
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 application of the balloon substantially as and for the purpose herein
described.
An Improved Inspection Eye or Plug for Sewer or Soil Pipes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1892-Accepted, 31st Dec., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Inspection Eye or Plug for Sewer or Soil Pipes.
I ELIAS GEORGE WRIGHT of St. Heliers, Nightingale Road Guildford Surrey
and Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hants., Sanitary Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :—
My improved inspection eye or plug for sewer or soil pipes is so devised and
made as to ensure that when fitted in position it is always available for the
inspection of closet. traps, from the outside, and so to guard against and prevent,
the escape and leakage intc houses &c. of sewer gas in the event of the sewer or
soil pipe becoming choked.
The improved device according to my invention may be made to fit any sized
pipe or junction; thus avoiding the necessity for taking down pipes already fixed
either inside or outside of houses &c.
In order that my invention may the better be understood, I have appended the
accompanying sheet of drawings like letters of reference being employed to
denote corresponding parts throughout the several views.
Figure is a plan view of my improved device;
Figure 2 a horizontal section taken on line A B Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a similar sectional view to that shewn at Figure 2, but to be herein-
afterwards referred to.
Figure 4 is a diagram view to reduced scale, shewing lengths of pipes in situ,
with one of my improved inspection eyes fitted at A.
This latter consists of two main parts, namely of a removable male portion a
which is adapted to socket or female portion with lugs or catches c and inclined
planes c. The male portion a is, it will be seen, on reference to the drawings,
made with a squared head or projection to allow, on being operated by an ordinary
hand spanner, of the plug being readily removed (and afterwards replaced) when
required, for purposes of inspection.
In Figure 3 I have shewn a modification of my improved device in which the
lugs and inclined plane pieces above referred to, are dispensed with and the plug
in this case is simply screwed into or out of the socket or female portion of the
device.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I wish it to be understood
that I do not confine myself to any special means for ensuring the ready
removal and replacement of the male or plug portion a of my improved device
although by way of illustration, I have in the accompanying sheet of drawings,
shewn two methods which might, advantageously be adopted. But, what I
claim, is
For sewer or soil pipes, the improved inspection device consisting of the two
main separate parts or members a and b respectively substantially as herein set
forth.
1.
f Namba 1000
JAMES STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers, 20, High Holborn, W.C., Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Sept., 1892-Accepted, 8th Oct., 1892

page_text: around its inner edge, said channel terminating in a plate gate, located at one end
of the longitudinal portion of the frame and closed by a hinged bar, the channel
adapted to secure the letter or figure plates in the manner as herein shown and
described.
2. A street-sign consisting of a frame A, pierced ears E, formed on the opposite
ends of the said frame, a plate-gate d, formed in said frame and located at one end
of the longitudinal portion of the same, a bar C, hinged at D to one end of the
plate-gate, a hole c, formed in the said bar, through which a screw or other device
is inserted and into the frame, and a continuous channel a, formed around the inner
edges of the frame when the said bar is closed, said channel adapted to receive
letter or figure plates in a manner herein shown and described.
Dated this 24th dow of Auœust 1809
ISAAC EMMER.
Abel & Imray,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Button.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Sept., 1892-Accepted, 10th Dec., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Button.
I, JOHANN CARL HERMUTH, of Mariahilferstrasse, 37, Vienna in the Empire of
Austria, Inventor, 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 my invention relates to an improved button and my said invention consists
of a button which is of such a nature as to enable the user of the button, a tailor
for example, without extraneous mechanical appliances to keep the said buttons
always covered with modern materials in accordance with the exigencies of changing
fashions.
In the accompanying drawings-
Figure 1, shows a sectional and front view of the body of the button.
Figure 2, shows a sectional and underside view of the plate intended to be
covered by the material to be employed.
The body of the button a is made in the required form from any suitable
material and is supplied with a central aperture or bore as shown at b. The body
of the button has preferably a raised rim c whereby the periphery of the plate d
which is covered with the material employed is enclosed and the edges of the
cloth or material are protected.
The metal plate d is provided with sockets or loops e in which the ends of the
shank of the button can be easily inserted. The connection of the shank ƒ to
the plate d is effected by the spring or elasticity of the metal of which said shank
is composed the ends tending to spring outwards.
The button is formed in the following manner, the plate d is covered with a piece
of any desired material which may be sewn or otherwise secured over the edges
thereof. The plate d is then inserted in the recess of the body a of the button
and the connection of the parts is effected by passing the ends of the shank through
the hole and afterwards by releasing the pressure allowing the extremities of the
shank to spring outwards and engage the sockets e upon the plate d. The parts
are thus secured firmly together.
Of course it will be understood that an engraved or other ornamental plate may
be substituted for that already described without departing from the spirit of my
invention.
The inner surface of the loop of the shank is preferably faced with a small
piece of material whereby any cutting of the sewing cotton by the sharp edges is
obviated.
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 manufacture and use of a button consisting of a body in combination with
a detachable plate adapted to be ornamented or covered with any desired material
and adapted to be connected to the said body the whole being arranged substan-
tially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 29th day of September 1892.
HORN & SON,
Applicant's Agents.
An Improved Cuff Protector.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 21st July, 1892-Accepted, 3rd Sept., 1892
An Improved Cuff Protector.
I, CARL FRIEDRICH MARTIN CHRISTIAN ERHARDT, trading as the Composite
Collars and Cuff Co., of 38 and 39 Brooke Street, Holboru, London, E.C.,
Manufacturers Agent, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to manufacture an improved form of cuff protector
for the purpose of facilitating the adjustment of the same to the ordinary cuffs.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascer-
tained, reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar
letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of my improved cuff protector and
Fig. 2 is a plan view of the inner side.
a is the outer band of the cuff protector, which is fashioned to resemble an
ordinary linen cuff. bare two flaps formed in one with the outer band a, in such
a manner as to readily fold over. The flaps bare formed so as to project beyond
the inner edge of the band a as shown, the object being to facilitate the adjustment
of the protector relatively to the cuff, the flaps 66 being placed inside the cuff.
My improved cuff protectors may be formed of linen, paper, celluloid or other
suitable material.
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 improved cuff protector, in which the outer band a is combined with folding
flaps, such flaps projecting beyond the edge of the band, substantially as herein
before described and illustrated by the drawings.
GEO.
DOWNING,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agent.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Buttons.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Nov., 1892-Accepted, 10th Dec., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Buttons.
I, FRIEDRICH WILHELM SAUER of No. 3 Ufergasse Prag-Karolinenthal, in
the Empire of Austria, Ironmonger, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
In order to be able to sew sheet-metal buttons, manufactured by means of
pressing, stamping and other similar operations, on to cloth (wearing-apparel) they
are provided with holes or eyes; or these thread-holes may be stamped out of the
metal by means of a die. But buttons provided with holes stamped out in this
manner have the great drawback that they are very sharp at the edges, which
causes the thread used for sewing the buttons on to wear out, and finally to break,
the result being that the buttons soon fall off.
This invention relates to a button made of sheet-metal the thread-holes of which
are not sharp-edged and to the process for manufacturing the same.
The following are the essential features of this process:
Round discs a (as shown in Figure 1 of the accompanying drawing) of nearly
the size of the buttons to be manufactured are cut or stamped out in the usual
manner. The thread-holes are, however, not as usual stamped out; but the
sheet-metal is perforated at those parts where the thread-holes are intended to be
placed by means of a punch s (Figure 2) in such a manner as to form tubular
edges c surrounding hollow cylindrical spaces 6 (Figure 2). These small tubes c
which project beyond the plane of the metal plates a are then rounded off by
turning down their edges (Figure 3) and are finally made into the desired shape in
a press, the sharp edge d of the disc or plate being at the same time turned down as
in Figure 4 so that it may not be exposed.
In this button therefore the thread-holes b are not sharp-edged but are so
rounded off that the thread can be pulled tight without running the risk of its
being cut or damaged.
The button may either be left flat or dished out as in Figure 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 :-
1. A button made of sheet-metal provided with thread-holes 6 the edges of
which are rounded the holes being made by perforating the sheet-metal in such a
manner as to form tubes such as the edges of which are turned down sub-
stantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
2. A process for the manufacture of sheet-metal buttons consisting in per-
forating the sheet-metal at those parts where the thread-holes are to be so as to
form tubes such as c the edges of which are turned over, the outer edge d of the
button being preferably also turned over substantially as described.
3. The sheet-metal button substantially as described and illustrated in the
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Insulating Supports for Electrical Conductors Led in Culverts.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June. 1332-Accept:d. 16th July, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Insulating Supports for Electrical Conductors
Led in Culverts.
I, JOHN THOMAS HARRIS, Director of Bullers Limited, Nos. 32 and 33 Queen
Street, Cheapside, in the City of London, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to a strong simple and completely insulating support for
electrical conductors such as are led in culverts side by side. The accompanying
drawings shew a support according to my invention suited to carry three
conductors.
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section,
Fig. 2 is a transverse section and
Fig. 3 is a plan.
The support is a tube A of porcelain or ceramic material of approximately semi-
circular section with notches B in its arched crown in which the conductors are
laid, being thus separated by the portions of arch between the notches. The two
sides project a little below the bottom forming two ribs C which rest on the floor
of the culvert. There are by preference holes D through the bottom for drainage
and notches E through the ribs C for the same purpose and also for free passage of
air along the culvert.
In cases where the support, instead of resting on the bottom of the culvert, is to
hang on ribs or brackets at the sides of the culvert it may be made with projecting
flanges indicated by the dotted lines F, and the bottom ribs C may be then
dispensed with. Instead of the approximately semicircular form of tube shewn in
Fig. 2, it may be approximately triangular or rectangular as shewn in Figs. 24
and 2, with upwardly projecting ribs instead of notches, to separate the
conductors.
Although I have shewn a support suited to carry three conductors, it might be
varied in its dimensions and proportions and in the number of its notches to suit a
different number of conductors.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A tubular insulating support for electrical conductors, substantially as described
with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Onted this 11th day of June 1809
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Method of or Means for Treating Beer for Improving its Qualities and Colour.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Apr., 1892-Accepted, 25th June, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Method of or Means for Treating Beer for Improving its
Qualities and Colour.
We GEORGE MAW JOHNSON, Consulting Brewer, of Rue Vautier, and
EMILE DE COCк, Chemical Engineer, of 51 Rue du Canal, both in Brussels,
Belgium, 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 relates to a process for the manufacture or preparation of
ferruginous beer.
It is a well known fact that many salts of iron when present in the brewing
materials or when added to beer have undesirable effects upon the beer, in some
cases to lead to the precipitation of certain constituents of the beer, and to spoiling
its.colour and flavour.
Now, we have discovered that certain salts of iron may be introduced into beer
without any such inconvenience resulting, moreover by such introduction the beer
acquires valuable medicinal properties. Our invention therefore consists of
introducing into beer either in solution or in the natural state any salt or salts
of iron that do not spoil the beer or destroy its natural quality.
We purpose using the hypophosphite of iron which is not only valuable as a
medicine but it improves the colour and flavor of the beer.
We do not wish to restrict ourselves to the use of the salt named.
We may introduce the iron salt or salts at any phase of the manufacture of the
beer but we prefer to make such addition after fermentation, since under certain.
circumstances if the iron salt is added to the brewing materials or to the beer before
fermentation a certain partial oxidation or decomposition of the salt takes place.
we consequently prefer to add the iron salt to the finished beer.
The proportion of iron salt may vary widely, as only a trace may be added, or
very large quantities. For ordinary drinking purposes from 25 to 80 milligrammes
per litre will give good results, but for stronger beers more iron salt may be used.
without destroying their good flavour.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
The employment of hypophosphite of iron or an equivalent salt in beers, for the
purpose or purposes specified.
April 1892.
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said G. M. Johnson and E. de Cock.
A New or Improved Pocket Powder Box and Pad with Pin Cushion Combined.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Jan., 1892-Accepted, 27th Feb., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Pocket Powder Box and Pad with Pin Cushion
Combined.
I, JOHN FRANCIS FIELDSEND of No. 8 Southgate Place, New Southgate in
the County of Middlesex, Chemist and Druggist, 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 new and improved pocket powder box and pad is designed for the purpose of
producing an effectual box and pad, (which pad entirely prevents any powder
falling when in use, and is an improvement upon the ordinary powder puff con-
structed and employed for the same purpose) and also containing a mirror and pin
cushion, being at the same time effective and simple in construction.
In realizing my idea I have designed a box or case of bone or any other suitable
material containing a small pad constructed of velveteen or suitable material which
is inserted or attached to the inside of the lid of the box or case. When the pad is
required for use, all that is necessary is to unscrew the lid and apply the pad in the
same way as the ordinary powder puff.
On the top of the lid is inserted a small mirror for the convenience of the persons
using the same.
At the bottom of the box or case on the outside is attached a small pin cushion.
In order that my invention may be easily understood and readily carried into
practice I will proceed to further describe the same with reference to the accom-
panying sheet of drawings.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
a. is a view of the velveteen pad inserted or attached to the inside of the lid of
the box or case.
b. is the pin cushion attached to the bottom of the box or casc.
c. is the mirror inserted in the top of the lid.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The construction of a new or improved pocket powder box and pad with pin
cushion combined substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore set forth.
2. I claim the arrangement and application of the velveteen pad substantially as
and for the purposes herein before set forth.
3. I claim the arrangement and application of the pin cushion substantially as
and for the purpose hereinbefore described.
4. I claim the improved arrangement and combination of parts a,
band,
forming my new and improved pocket powder box and pad substantially as and for
the purposes hereinbefore described and represented in the drawings hereunto
annexed.
Dated this 21st day of January 1892.
TALIN PRANCIS FIELDSEND
Improvements in the Arrangement of Reins for Controlling and Driving Horses.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Feb., 1892-Accepted, 5th Mar., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Arrangement of Reins for Controlling and
Driving Horses.
I, HERBERT EASTON Harberton House Clarence Parade Southsea 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:-
The object of this invention is to provide a means of controlling and driving
horses by the arrangement of reins as hereinafter set forth. I provide two short
reins or pieces which are detachably connected to each side of the bit, at the other
end of these two short reins I provide a roller and beyond this a loop or keeper.
I then attach one end of the driving rein to a suitable part of the harness,
preferably the saddle, then, it is passed through the said loop or keeper over the
roller and back through the loop of the said short reins to the hands of the driver,
after being similarly connected on the opposite side of the saddle.
Referring to the annexed drawings,
Figure 1 is a side elevation of a horse, with the reins arranged according to my
invention.
Figure 2 sectional view of friction roller and keeper.
a is one of the short reins, connected to the ring of the bit or other convenient
part the other short rein being correspondingly connected. 6 the loop and roller
respectively, through which, the driving rein e fastened at e passes, which after
being similarly connected to the saddle upon the opposite side and passing through
the ring of the short rein upon the opposite side, passes to the rider or driver.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is.
(1). The combined arrangement of the reins for controlling and driving horses
consisting of two short reins or pieces a provided with a ring and roller connected
to the bit, the driving rein e connected on either side of the saddle ate or other
suitable part of the saddle and passing through the roller & ring 6 to the hands of
the rider or driver substantially as described & for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 3rd day of February 1892.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.