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Year: 1897

page_text: I, JOHN MEIGGS EWEN, of 1129 The Rookery, Chicago, County of Cook, State
of Illinois, United States of America, Mechanical Engineer, do hereby declare the
nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to be performeu, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
My invention relates to moulds for moulding glass or the like, and has for its
object to provide a new and improved mould particularly adapted for forming
prism lights, and the like.
My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein
Figure 1 is a perspective view in part section of a mould embodying my
invention.
Figure 2 is a plan view of same.
Figure 3 is a vertical section through the mould, showing the moulded article
in position.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the bottom of the mould.
Figure 5 is a perspective view of a prism light formed with this mould.
Like letters refer to like parts throughout the several figures.
The mould proper A is provided with a movable bottom or receiving piece B,
adapted to make contact with the article moulded. This receiving piece B is
provided with a series of projecting ribs or prisms B¹, and is adapted to be move.l
with relation to the mould. This piece B is preferably provided with some
holding device, as for example the screw B* so that it may be held in desiri
position while the mould is being used. As illustrated in the drawings, the
receiving piece B rests upon the projecting ledge B³, and is surrounded by the
ledge or face B which forms the surfaces B5 on the prism light.
any
By varying the position of the piece B, the relative position of the surfaces B
and the prisms may be changed, or in other words, the angular position of the
prisms with relation to the edges of the prism plate may be varied at will. In
Figure 3, I have shown the mould with the prism light C therein; said prism
light interposed between the plunger or part C and the piece B.
In the drawings, I have illustrated a particular form of my device in order to
make its application clear, but it is of course evident that the form, construction
and arrangement of the several parts may be greatly varied. I have only
attempted to illustrate my device diagrammatically as it were and in one of its
simplest forms. I therefore do not wish to be limited to the construction shown.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
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A mould for moulding prism lights so that the prisms of the prism surface
can be set at any angle, substantially as shown and described.
Dated this 13th day of July 1897.
For the Applicant.
For the Applicant.
W. LLOYD WISE,
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46 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agents.
W. LLOYD WISE,
46 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agents.
Improvements in and connected with Plug Taps.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Plug Taps.
I, HENRY SMITH, of Maylands, Derby Road, Sefton Park, Bristol, Commercial
Traveller, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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The invention consists in the construction of a screw joint in the plugend of a
beer or wine tap combined with the insertion in the tube of the plug, behind such
joint, of a strainer in the form of a wire gauze cage or thimble whereby the hops
or other impurities in the liquor contained in the cask to which the improved
tap is attached are caught and prevented from escaping into the vessel into which
the liquor is being drawn.
The strainer is easily removable and enables the tap to be thoroughly cleaned
inside, an operation very difficult to effect in the old form of tap.
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Improvements in and connected with Plug Taps.
HENRY SMITH, of Maylands, Derby Road, Sefton Park, Bristol, Commercial
Traveller, 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;-
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The invention consists in the construction of a screw joint in the plug end of a
beer or wine tap combined with the insertion in the tube of the plug behind
such joint of a strainer in the form of a wire gauze cage or thimble marked D.
in the part sectional elevation-whereby the hops or other impurities in the
liquor contained in the cask to which the improved tap is attached are caught
and prevented from escaping into the vessel into which the liquor is being drawn.
The strainer is easily removable and enables the tap to be thoroughly cleaned
inside, an operation very difficult to perform in the old form of tap. The con-
struction of the screw joint-marked B. in the drawing-and the mode of the
insertion of the strainer within the barrel of the tap marked C. in the drawing-
and the form of the strainer, gauze cage or thimble and of the tap are shewn
in the accompanying drawing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. The construction of a screw joint in the plug end of a beer or wine tap com-

page_text: bined with the insertion in the tube of the plug behind such joint of a strainer
in the form of a removable wire gauze cage or thimble whereby the hops or other
impurities in the cask to which the improved tap is attached are caught.
Dated this 18th day of December 1897
A Newspaper Holder.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 15th May, 1897
A Newspaper Holder.
1, FREDERICK WILLIAM GOLBY, of 36 Chancery Lane, in the County of
Middlesex, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by Wilhelm
Leopold, of 15 Herzosstrasse, Stuttgart, Würtemberg, in the Empire of Germany,
Merchant, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The present invention relates to a newspaper holder. This instrument consists
chiefly of a rod, to which the journal or newspaper is firmly attached, in the
manner known in connection with newspaper holders, by means of a binding rod,
which catches in a groove of the first-mentioned rod, and can be turned outwards
when the newspaper is required for use. In the present newspaper holder, two
such binding rods are employed, so that the one, the inner one, firmly holds the
cover for the newspaper, the second, the outer one, the newspaper itself.
In the accompanying drawing, a newspaper holder constructed according to this
invention is shown by way of a specimen of the manner of carrying out the
invention.
Fig. 1 illustrates the instrument in longitudinal section, and Figs. 2 to 4 are
sections along the lines xx, y y, and z z respectively of Fig. 1.
In the example shown, the binding rod 6 intended for the cover a is moveably
jointed to the rod d, which is provided with a handle h. This rod 6 extends into
the winding screw d' at the upper end of the rod d, so that by the screwing on of
a female screw, this rod b can be firmly placed against the rod d. By means of a
hinge the second binding rod g is fastened near the upper end of the rod b. The
lower end of the rod g extends into the screw-handle h of the rod d and is in this
manner held in a closed position.
The firm placing of the ends of the binding rods and g can also be effected in
any other way, for instance by means of a sliding ring. Besides this, the two
binding rods 6 and g instead of being fastened one to the other, may be closely
fitted to the rod d, so that the releasing of the binding rod g may be effected,
without the necessity of simultaneously loosening the binding rod b.
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 newspaper holder characterised by a binding rod 6 lying in a longitudinal
groove of a rod d and capable of being turned outwards, for the purpose of firmly
holding a cover a, as well as a second rod g for holding the newspaper itself
substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
BEN
Dated this 27th day of February
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F. W. GOLBY,
36 Chancery Lane, London, W.C.
Improvements in Bed Slat Supports and Brackets.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Sept., 1897-Accepted, 23rd Oct.,
1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
Improvements in Bed Slat Supports and Brackets.
1 DANIEL GAUNT CORBIN, Jeweller, of Lovettsville, in the County of Loudoun,
State of Virginia, United States of America, do hereby declare the nature of.
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:--
My invention has relation to bed slat supports and brackets, and the object
is to provide devices of this character by means of which the bed slats will be
held in firm engagement with the side rails of a bedstead, and said rails be pre-
vented from spreading and allowing the unfastened slats to drop from engagement
therewith.
With this object in view, the invention consists of certain features of
construction and combination of parts which will be hereinafter fully described
and claimed.
In the accompanying drawing,--
Figure 1 is a sectional view through the side rails of a bedstead, illustrating
the application of my invention;
Figure 2 is an enlarged detail perspective view of the slat support; and
Figure 3 is a similar view of the support bracket.
In said drawing, 1 denotes the side rails of a bedstead, 2 the slat, 3 the bracket,
and 4 the support. The brackets are secured to the inner sides of the side
rails, and are formed on their outer faces with rectangular recesses 5, which
communicate with vertical recesses 6. Each support is provided with a flat base
plate 7 which is secured to the end of the slat, and is provided with a standard S,
having a laterally-projecting neck 9, formed with a square head 10. The neck 9
is adapted to the vertical recess of the bracket, and the head to the square recess
of the bracket.
This construction provides against the spreading of the side rails of the bed,
which would cause the other slats which are unfastened, to fall to the floor.
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 combination with a bracket adapted to be secured to the side rail of
a bed, and formed with a square recess on its outer side, and with a narrow
vertical slot communicating with said recess, of a support adapted to be secured
to the end of a slat, and provided with a standard having a narrow neck and
a rectangular head, said neck adapted to the vertical slot of the bracket, and said
head to the rectangular recess of the bracket, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 22nd day of September 1897.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 29th May, 1897
1, FREDERIC SOLOMON HESS of 28 Spital Square, London, 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 an improved ambulance stretcher whereby the weight
is materially reduced and a ready means provided for taking the ambulance to
pieces for the purpose of transport and for the purpose of washing bed when
soiled.
In carrying invention into effect I use two poles made of bamboo or other light
material of the required strength and of convenient length which are held a
suitable distance apart from each other by means of two metal stays placed at a
suitable distance from the ends of each pole and running at right angles to the two
poles. The metal stays are loopel shaped at each end so that the poles may be
slipped through and clamped by means of a nut and bolt or any other convenient
means. On the underside of the two stays are fixed brackets carrying two small
casters one at each end for the purpose of wheeling the ambulance into any
conveyance.
Before the stays are slipped onto the poles the bed-preferably made of canvas-
which is looped at its two longer sides, is slipped over the poles and the bands are
then fixed.
In order that my invention may be more readily understood reference is made
to the accompanying drawings in which :-
Fig. 1. is a plan of the ambulance stretcher ready for use, and
Fig. 2. is a side elevation view of the metal stay.
A. A are the poles held apart by the metal stays B. B which are looped at C.
and clamped by a nut and bolt, or other means, as at D. E. is the canvas bed
which is looped at its longer sides as shewn at F.
When it is desired to remove the bed it is only necessary to remove one of the
metal stays B. and then slip the bed off the poles.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
In ambulance stretchers the combination of the two poles slipped through a
canvas bed and the two metal stays substantially as described and set forth in the
accompanying specification and drawings.
Dated this 20th day of March 1801.
JOHN H. JACK,
Agent for the Applicant.
JOHN H. JACK,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Buttons and Fasteners therefor.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Buttons and Fasteners therefor.
WILLIAM MITCHELL, 3, Wadgate Buildings, Ranelagh Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk,
Bootmaker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The button has a split shank, curved at each point, and points reversed.
Fastener two pieces of round tin with a round hole cut through the centre of
each, a piece of wire slightly curved in centre, the curve to be in the centre of the
hole and fastened between the two pieces of tin, by being dovetailed together.
Dated this 28th day of October 1897.
WILLIAM MITCHELL.
WILLIAM MITCHELL, 3, Wadgate Buildings, Ranelagh Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk,
Bootmaker, 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:-
Boot button and fastener. Button ordinary head, with split shank, points
curved and reversed.
For fastener.
Two pieces of tin one larger than the other, a hole through the centre, place
between the tin a wire slightly curved, the curve to be in the centre of the hole,
fasten together by turning over the edge of the largest tin.
Drawing marked "A" shows section through stud and the wire-Figure "B"
the plan of the same, Figure "C" the elevation of same Figure "D" elevation of
button and shank, Figure "F" the other elevation of same, Figure "E" the plan
of button and shank looking up. Figure "G" shews elevation of button, shank,
and stud. Figure "H" button, shank and section through stud.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
Improvements in Stud-holes for Studs with Detachable Heads.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Stud-holes for Studs with Detachable Heads.
HENRY PETER FERROUSSAT 50 Aldermanbury London E.C. Merchant do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To produce small stitched holes suitably made in size to fit the bar or pin of a
detachable headed stud. The improvement of small stitched holes being made, and
used is, that they hold fittingly, and prevent the working out of position of the
detachable headed stud when inserted, and thereby they keep the attachments in
correct and desired positions. Moreover they prevent the falling out of the detach-
able headed stud, and the stud-holes are entirely hidden from sight by the use of
the stud. Ordinary undetachable headed studs being useless in this improvement.
The improvement is used for Shirts Shirtfronts Collars Cuffs attached or unattached.
Dated this 20th day of August 1897.
H. P. FERROUSSAT,
50 Aldermanbury, E.C.
Improvements in Stud-holes for Studs with Detachable Heads.
HENRY PETER FERROUSSAT 50 Aldermanbury London E.C. (Merchant) do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
To produce small round stitched holes in Shirtbands, Collars, and Cuffs, attached
or unattached, suitably made in size to fit the bar, or pin of a detachable headed
stud. The advantage of the use of the said holes, is that they prevent the working
out of place of a detachable headed stud, and keep the attachments in a correct, and
fitting position, and prevent the stud from falling out. Drawings Figures A, B, C,
D, E, F, G, H, I, J, represent, round holes to receive the bar, or pin of a detachable
headed stud. I claim the improvement of making round stitched holes in Shirtbands,
Collars, and Cuffs, to fittingly receive the bar, or pin, of a detachable headed stud.
r Price R71

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, declare that what I
claim is
Making round stitched holes in Shirtbands, Collars, and Cuffs, to fittingly receive
the bar, or pin of a detachable headed stud.
H. P. FERROUSSAT,
50 Aldermanbury, E.C.
Improvements in Oil Lamps for Incandescence Lighting.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Mar., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 30th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 29th Jan.,
1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Oil Lamps for Incandescence Lighting.
I, JULIUS MOELLER, of No. 14, Palmer Street, Westminster, in the County of
London, Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to means of adapting oil lamps for lighting by the incan-
descence of mantles such as are used for incandescence gas lighting.
For this purpose I employ a lamp of argand form having a circular wick on
which air is directed externally by a conoidal shield to which air is admitted below
the gallery and on which air ascending the central wick tube is directed internally
by a deflecting button.
To a lamp of this kind I apply the following modifications. I fix a metal ring
of some depth on the upper part of the outer wick tube, thus thickening the part
of this tube next the root of the flame. Also I extend down some distance from the
gallery a tube increasing in diameter downwards like the mouth of a trumpet,
the air which ascends this tube supplying the conoidal shield except a little which
is admitted to the space between the shield and the glass chimney by a few small
holes through the gallery.
The wick being kindled is allowed to burn a short time until the upper part
of the wick tube is somewhat heated, then the gallery carrying the shield, the
glass chimney and the mantle supported by a bent wire, extending up from the
gallery, is put on and the wick is adjusted so as to give out a blue flame, like that
of a bunsen gas burner, whereby the mantle is heated to brilliant incandescence.
Dated this 9th day of March 1897.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Oil Lamps for Incandescence Lighting.
I, JULIUS MOELLER, of No. 14, Palmer Street, Westminster, in the County of
London, Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to means of adapting oil lamps for lighting by the incan-
descence of mantles such as are used for incandescence gas lighting.
I shall describe the modifications which I apply to an oil lamp for this purpose,
referring to the accompanying drawings.
Improvements in Gas Light Pendants.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Gas Light Pendants.
WILLIAM SMITH, of Skipton, in the County of York, Plumber, and JOSEPHI
SMITH, of Addingham, in the said County, Painter, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows;-
An improved single light pendant provided with an arm or branch for holding
or suspending glass or other shades to prevent the smoking or discolouring of tops
or ceilings, at a suitable distance and perpendicularly above the light, so that the
shade or glass will follow and occupy the same distance and position over the
light when the light is turned round in either direction, and will also hang in
the same level manner if turned up to the ceiling when not in use.
Dated this 4th day of October 1897.
WILLIAM SMITH.
JOSEPH SMITH.
арьстощение шпули геndants.
WILLIAM SMITH, of Skipton, in the County of York, Plumber, and JOSEPHI
SMITH, of Addingham, in said County, Painter, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement;-
1
:
This invention relates to improvements in single sliding gas light pendants,
and its object is to provide a shade support for such pendants which will follow
the light when the pendant is turned round or raised or lowered and will also
support the shade when the pendant is turned up against the ceiling out of the way.
To fully describe our invention, reference is made to the accompanying sheet of
drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which similar letters of reference
indicate corresponding parts in each of the figures.
Figure 1, is an elevation of an ordinary gas pendant with our shade supporting
bracket attached.
Figure 2, is an elevation of a modified form of pendant and bracket.
The internal slide pipe A of the pendant is unscrewed at the tap C and the boss D)
of the bracket E is passed on to it. After the tap has been screwed on again the
bracket is turned to project immediately over the burner F and it is secured in
that position by the clamping screw G or its equivalent. The shade H can then be
hooked on and as the bracket is fixed to the internal slide pipe A it turns round
or moves up and down with such pipe and when the pendant is turned up against

page_text: the ceiling out of the way it is not necessary to remove the shade as it swings
round and hangs down from the hook J of the bracket.
In Figure 2, the internal slide pipe A is the upper one and the external pipe K
is below. In this case the bracket may be modified in form and be clamped on
the pipe K a suitable distance from the bottom.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is-
The combination with a single gas pendant, of a shade supporting bracket
secured to the sliding part of the pendant, substantially as herein shown and
described..
Dated this 4th day of July 1898.
DRACUP & NOWELL,
Patent Agents, Bradford.
An Apparatus for Teaching Model Drawing.
Year: 1897

page_text: An Apparatus for Teaching Model Drawing.
I, JOHN TOMLINSON, of Holly Bank, Clifton, near Brighouse, in the County of
Yorks, Schoolmaster, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows: :―
°
A square, oblong, or round skeleton frame of wood or metal, which is fitted to
and slides on another frame containing a sight hole, the whole being adaptable
to a school desk or easel. By means of wire or string placed across the square,
oblong, or round frame and held by means of clip springs or screws the figure to
be drawn can be delineated.
Dated this Oth day of Wahminne 190
I, JOHN TOMLINSON, of Holly Bank, Clifton, Brighouse, in the County of
Yorks, Schoolmaster, 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 square, oblong, or circular skeleton frame of wood or metal, which is fitted
to and slides on another frame containing a sliding sight hole. This apparatus,
by means of a bolt is fixed to a desk or easel and can be focused in the direction
of the model. By means of fine wire or string placed across the skeleton frame
and held by means of clip springs or threaded through holes the figure to be
drawn can be delineated.
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EXPLANATION OF DRAWING FOR SPECIFICATION.
Fig. 1. B is the skeleton frame fitted to and sliding on frame AA. D) is a fixed
block being half spherical at the lower part, a bolt goes through this block and
also through an inkwell hole and fastens the frame to the desk; this is the means
by which the frame is focussed on the model. C is the movable part containing
a sight hole.
Fig. 2. C shows the sight hole; H the holes for threading the strings or wires,
and SS the wire and clip springs.
Fig. 3. A A shows the top view of the frame; D the fixed block.
Fig. 4. SS shows the clip springs and wire.
at the end of the length of wire
One of the clip springs is formed

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. The formation of the apparatus itself!!
2. The method of fixing the wires; or strings across the skeleton frame.
Dated this 18th day of January 1898.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, JOSEPH JAMES COOKE, 203, Lawley Street, Belmont Pass, Birmingham, Safety
Lamp Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
This invention applies to the burners of mineral oil or spirit, which said burners
may be of any section.
It consists of a Disc fixed by brazing (preferred), or held in position by a catch
or spring on the pipe of the burner near the top, in such way that when the cap
is screwed or otherwise fixed to the Lamp, the said cap shall just bear upon it (the
said Disc,) which may be plain or corrugated, the hole in the cap at the top is just
large enough to free the burner pipe whilst the said cap is being screwed or fixed
down in position.
Dated this Twenty-fifth day of January 1897.
I, JOSEPH JAMES COOKE, of 203, Lawley Street, Belmont Passage, Birmingham,
Safety Lamp Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
It consists of a disc fixed by brazing (preferred) or held in position by a catch or
spring, on the pipe of the burner near the top in such way that when the cap is
screwed or otherwise fixed to the Lamp the said cap shall just bear upon it.
The said disc may be plain or corrugated, the hole in the cap at the top is just
large enough to free the burner pipe whilst the said cap is being screwed or fixed
down in position.
The object of the disc is to carry off the overflowing or surplus oil from the
burner & to prevent the flame passing to the wick where the pricker wire is used
to elevate or depress the same.
I next proceed to describe the Invention with reference to the drawings and
letters marked thereon; a is a disc or washer fixed by preference with hard solder
but may be driven on, or held by a spring in the position shewn.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
The disc or washer a, in connection with the cap as shewn.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 29th May, 1897
Fig. 6. Transverse section showing a modification.
In carrying out the invention we prefer to employ a metal plate A thicker than
has ordinarily been the case for engraved plates but a plate of any sufficient
thickness may be employed.
By the use of a revolving cutter in a suitable machine the edges b of the spaces B
are undercut or cut out of dovetail shape to form a wider space at the base than at
the top of the letter and thus firmly secure the filling composition against falling
out. This is especially of value for large letters.
For large letters we also cut out the space B with a centre piece or mid feather C
around which the filling composition will be placed.
This mid feather is cut out at intervals as shown at c so that the filling material
may pass beneath it or it is undercut at the sides as in Fig. 6 to secure the filling
composition.
This mid feather or centre piece C lessens the wearing away of the filling
composition in the centre and becoming hollow consequent upon the rubbing of the
plate to clean or polish it. The midfeather C with undercut edges may be used
either in addition to or instead of the undercut edges b.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. A name memorial or sign plate of brass or other metal having the letters
figures or designs cut or formed with undercut or dovetail edges to secure the
filling composition firmly in position substantially as described.
2. A name memorial or sign plate of brass or other metal in which the letters
figures or designs are formed with undercut edges and a central strip or midfeather
of metal to secure the filling composition and lessen its wear substantially as
described.
3. A name memorial or sign plate of brass or other metal provided with a mid

page_text: feather or centre piece C in the letters undercut along one or both edges at
intervals or continuously to secure the filling composition substantially as described.
4. A metal plate having letters figures or designs formed or cut therein sub-
stantially as and for the purpose described.
Dated this 23rd day of April 1897.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
6, Bank Street, Manchester, Patent Agents.
Improvements in Drawing off Liquors from Barrels.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Drawing off Liquors from Barrels.
FREDERICK WILLIAM BAGULEY, Bankfield, Manchester Road, Bury, Lancashire,
Licensed Victualler, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
To connect barrels lying upon stillages by means of fixed pipes, universal joints,
and pitch of thread upon all unions and taps throughout, together with short
lengths of hose for same.
FREDERICK WILLIAM BAGULEY, Bankfield, Manchester Road, Bury, Lancashire,
Victualler, 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 present invention consists of improvements by which beer and other liquids
can be drawn off from barrels lying upon stillages.
Hitherto all pipes have either been suspended vertically from cellar ceiling or
lying about the floor of cellar thus being a great source of annoyance and taking
up considerable floor space.
Therefore the arrangement of my invention is such that all unnecessary, and
loose pipes are done away with, at the same time any number of barrels can be
connected, my object being to provide simple and effective means for doing so, is
as follows:-
The pipes A. are carried along cellar ceiling, down the wall, and round corner of,
and along face of stillage "D". Fixed at various intervals, are brass tee, and
elbow unions, with back plates, and lug nuts and tail pipes "B". To connect the
tap in barrel, the short length of tasteless flexible rubber tubing, with brass lug
nuts and tail pipes are attached "C". thus completing the connection between
barrel and beer engine. All taps, joints, and unions have same pitch of thread thus
making them universal throughout.
The apparatus just described may be modified to suit any special requirements
without any departure from the essential features of my invention.

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:-
1. My invention dispenses entirely with unnecessary pipes, or piping lying
about the floor of cellar, or hanging vertically from ceiling.
2. The device as herein described and shown upon the drawings as set forth.
An Improved Appliance for Holding and Distributing Toilet and other Powders.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Feb., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 17th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 17th Feb., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Appliance for Holding and Distributing Toilet and
other Powders.
We, JAMES JOSEPH CHARLTON, of Barraba, New South Wales, and JOHN
HUTCHISON KAY, of Swamp Oak, New South Wales, Miners, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Our invention relates to an improved appliance for holding and distributing
powders, and especially toilet powder, the object in the latter case being to obviate
the use of a puff-ball.
manner.
In carrying our invention into effect, we proceed in or in about the following
We provide a flexible receptacle for the powder, the receptacle being
preferably in form of a pear-shaped bulb of india-rubber. This bulb is open at its
smaller end, and fitted with a suitable cap, and through this cap is passed the dis-
tributing nozzle open at its inner end, and closed by a perforated cap or termination
at its outer end. Within the nozzle and extending from end to end thereof, is a
helicoidal vane.
The bulb is charged with the powder to be used, and the cap and nozzle put on and
the appliance used by squeezing the bulb, whereupon, the air will be forced out
of the nozzle and carry with it the powder, to which a rotary motion will be given by
the helicoidal vane, and by these combined actions the powder will be deposited
on the face, or elsewhere in a light, even and agreeable manner.
Dated this 16th day of February 1897
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, 1.C., Agents for Applicants.
An Improved Appliance for Holding and Distributing Toilet and
other Powders.
We, JAMES JOSEPH CHARLTON, Hairdresser, and JOHN HUTCHISON KAY, Miner,
both of 1, Queen Street, Barraba, in the Colony of New South Wales, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The object of my invention is to provide an appliance that will throw toilet
powder of any kind lightly on to the face and thus avoid the necessity of touching
the face with a puff ball or other appliance.
In order that my invention may be more fully understood reference will be made
CD
Improved moustache Holding Device.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1897-Accepted, 14th Aug.,
1897
Improved moustache Holding Device.
I, OTTO MICHEL of 17 Schillstrasse, Berlin, Germany, Hairdresser, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement : —
The present invention relates to those devices hitherto employed for retaining
the moustache in position which consist of a band covering of gauze or other
material which is secured in position over the moustache during the shaving or
hair cutting, and when taken off leaves the moustache in the form to which it had
been previously brushed. The desired effect is attained by these bands, in that
the moustache is first moistened and then allowed to dry whilst the band is fixed
thereon. The hands or coverings hitherto employed are not always successful,
because generally speaking they are not allowed to remain in position on the
moustache for a sufficient length of time to allow the latter to thoroughly dry, so
that the desired effect is not always attained.
The present invention consists of a moustache holder capable of being heated,
so that the whole operation will take much less time than hitherto.
And in order to render the present specification more easily intelligible reference
is had to the accompanying drawing which shows a perspective elevation of a holder
constructed according to the present invention.
The holder A is so formed as to leave the nose and mouth free and is hollow,
having inlets CC for hot water. If desired valves may be arranged at C C. The
device may be made of sheet metal, Indiarubber or any other suitable substance.
The device is secured over the moustache in any suitable manner and rapidly dries
the same simultaneously exercising a beneficial influence on the growth of the
hair, preventing the same from falling off.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
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A moustache holder characterised by a hollow receptacle formed to correspond
to the shape of the face and having means for the introduction of heat radiating
mediums, for the purpose of strengthening the roots of the hair, drying the same
quickly, improving the growth of the same and maintaining the moustache in a
proper position substantially as described.
DAY, DAVIES & HUNT,
Chartered Patent Agents, 321, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Bricks.
Year: 1897

page_text: Reprinted as amended in accordance with the decision of the Comptroller
General dated the 29th day of July 1899.
Improvements in Bricks.
ALFRED GRAYSON, Westfield House, Barnes, Surrey, Builder, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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I construct what is known as a brick in this case being a combination of iron
and wood or other suitable materials in such a manner that the same are wedged
or dovetailed together the wood being so fixed wedged or dovetailed as to allow
screws nails or other means of attachment being used for the purpose of fixing
to the said brick any such things as may be desirable particularly those things
which are now fixed after wooden plugs have had to be driven into the brick-
work or other material to which it is desirable to make the attachment.
Dated this Rith dow of July 1807
ALFRED GRAYSON,
ALFRED GRAYSON, Westfield House, Barnes, Surrey, Builder, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to those cases in which at the present time plugs of wood
are used on which to make attachments to brickwork. The object of my inven-
tion is to save the necessity of inserting any plugs in brickwork and for this
reason reducing the risk from fire a further object of the invention is to provide
a cheap and efficient holdfast to which advertising skirting or facia boards tele-
graph or signal wires can be fixed in brick or other walls. In carrying my
invention into practical effect I vary the usual method of driving wooden plugs
by inserting the brick now more particularly described. The brick consists of
an iron frame of the size of an ordinary stock brick and is cast in one piece as
shewn in Figures 1, 2 and 3. In the bottom block plan Figure 1 the iron cast-
ing A is inch thick whilst the top block plan A. Figure 2, the same is
½ inch thick thus shewing the brick to be thicker at the bottom and thiner at
the top thus creating a downward dovetail. The front elevation Figure 3 shews

page_text: the face of the brick with wood plug (B) in the centre. Figure I and Figure II
also shew the wood plug (B) wider at the back than it is in front thus creating
a foreward dovetail. The open spaces marked C are filled in with cement thus
making the wooden plug B secure from fire.
Having now particularly described the nature of my invention I declare that 5
what I claim is:
A-brick-that-will-render-chimney-flues fireproof-by-obviating-the-necessity-of
pluging.
2. A-brick-to-which-skirting boards, advertisement-boards, facia-boards, telegraph
and-signal-wires-een-be-fixed-with-safety.
1. An improved brick constructed and used substantially as herein described and
shown.
1
Dated this 23rd day of June 1898.
An Improved Tyre for the Wheels of Cycles and other Road Vehicles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application. 19th Aug., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 19th May, 1898-Accepted, 19th Aug., 1898
I, THOMAS HICKMAN, Junr., 57, Holland Street, Butler Street, Oldham Road,
Manchester, a General Smith, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
This flexible tyre consists of an inner coat of fine steel, so cut or forged as to form
pen-nib or springs, the outer coat being of fabric and rubber and having the
appearance of a pneumatic tyre when fitted to the rim of wheel.
An Improved Tyre for the Wheels of Cycles and other Road Vehicles.
THOMAS HICKMAN. Junr., 57, Holland Street, Butler Street, Oldham Road,
Manchester, a General Smith, 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 tyre consists of a thin plate of steel rolled into a tube which is cut through
part of its diameter in a slanting direction of a V shaped form as shewn by Figs. 1,
2 & 3 respectively. Figs. 4 & 5 shews an enlarged view of the same.
The flexibility of the tube is made in the following manner.
The tyre moving in the direction of the arrow on Fig. 1, the weight of the
rider causes the part A or heel of the spring to deflect the point B or apex of
spring inward, the springs being so arranged that each clears itself and on leaving
the ground or point of contact assumes its original position.
The action of the V shaped springs in regaining their position helps the rider
forward thus reducing the power to be exerted on the pedals.
The tyre or flexible steel tube is covered with fabric and india-rubber in the
ordinary manner. The mode of attaching the tyre to rim is shewn on transverse
section Fig. 6, a pin or bolt C passes through the rim of wheel and tyre.
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:-
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1st. The method of forming V shaped springs on tyre (as herein described).

page_text: Claim 2nd. The manner of making the thin steel into a flexible tyre.
3rd. The application of a flexible steel tube covered with fabric and india-
rubber.
A New or Improved Combined Accordion and Concertina.
Year: 1897

page_text: A New or Improved Combined Accordion and Concertina.
I, CARL ADOLF MEINEL, of Untersachsenberg, in Saxony, in the Empire of Germany,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved combined accordion and concertina.
In the annexed drawing Fig. 1 is a cross section of the bass side. Fig. 2 is the
front view thereof. Fig. 3 is the front view of the treble side and Fig. 4 is a cross
section thereof.
This invention relates to the arrangement of combined accordion and concertina in
such a manner that the bass side, Fig. 2, of the instrument corresponds to the
character of an accordion, whilst the treble side, Fig. 3 shows the character of a
concertina.
In this construction the treble side of the instrument has any arrangement of the
tone rows placed on the interior sounding board R and the bass side is provided with
tones, air valve and the like which correspond to the bass side of an accordion.
the bass side a sounding board S may also be provided in the interior.
On
The exterior formation of the instrument, as well as its size and decoration may vary
in different ways.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:—
A musical instrument in which concertina and accordion are united, for which
purpose the treble side is provided with concertina tones and sounding board R and the
bass side with accordion, bass or accompaniment tones as well as with air valve the
bass side in the interior being also if desired provided with sounding board S.
Dated this 14th day of June 1897.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18 Buckingham Street, Strand, Agents to Applicant.
Improvements in Wheels for Velocipedes and other Wheeled Vehicles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 5th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Wheels for Velocipedes and other Wheeled
Vehicles.
I, MATTHEW STEVENS, of Lindo Villa, Lansdown, Bath, Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to improvements in wheels for velocipedes, and other
wheeled vehicles, the object being to provide a wheel possessing the speed,
resiliency and easy running qualities, such as now attained by the employment of a
pneumatic tyre, without the disadvantages and drawbacks of such tyres, more
particularly as regards puncture.
My improved wheel is moreover of extremely simple construction and can be
cheaply manufactured, while there are no parts liable to readily get out of order
or become deranged.
.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will now proceed to
describe same with reference to the accompanying drawings in which Fig. 1 is a
sectional side elevation of the rim of my improved wheel, Fig. 2 being a cross
section of same and Fig. 3 a similar view of the rim employed.
According to my invention I take a rim r shaped in cross section as shown in
Fig. 3 and furnished with a bottom channelled portion rl wherein the nipples of
the spokes rest, and having longitudinal ledges designed to support the inner
ring or band d to which is rivetted or secured in any suitable manner a series of
broad curved springs c as shown, the band d carrying same being placed within
the rim and the ends secured together by means of small flat screws or in any
other suitable manner.
Bearing or resting upon the upwardly curved ends of the springs c I arrange a
steel band b as shown (Fig. 1) while around same the outer cushion, solid or other
tyre a rests.
When in use, as the various inequalities or obstacles in the road are met, the
curved spring or springs c at that point and also that portion of the outer spring
band 6 are depressed, while as soon as the obstacle has been passed the rim and
tyre assumes its normal form due to the action of the curved springs c and the outer
spring band b.
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 improvements in wheels for velocipedes and other wheeled vehicles, sub-
stantially as herein described and shown, and for the purposes specified.
2. The improved wheel for velocipedes and other wheeled vehicles comprising
the combination with a rim such as r of an inner band d, curved springs c outer
"

page_text: spring band b and a tyre or tread a, substantially as herein described and shown
and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 25th day of November 1897.
i
F. G. CASSELL,
(Of Cassell & Co.),
22, Glasshouse. Street, Regent Street, London, W.,
Agent for the Applicant.