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Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1898-Accepted, 16th July, 1898
I, FRANCIS JOSEPH COLLIN, of Dortmund, Germany, Engineer, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to coke ovens having a series of long narrow horizontal
chambers with heating flues in the division walls. The attempts heretofore made
to heat the ends of the coking chambers in order to prevent the imperfect coking
of the coal at those points have only given imperfect results, because the influence
of rain and wind has not been sufficiently considered.
The present invention consists in the arrangement at each side of the ends of the
coking chambers of special combustion chambers which effectually heat the coal
at the ends of the chambers so as to insure the perfect coking thereof.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings shew a vertical section on line e f Fig. 3
through the heating flues and the end combustion chambers of a coke oven con-
structed according to my invention; Fig. 2 shews a vertical cross section on
line a-b Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 shews a sectional plan on line c d Fig. 1.
AA are the above mentioned combustion chambers at the ends of the heating
flues B B, on either side of the coking chambers C˚C.
The combustible gases are first introduced into the chambers AA through the
pipes DD, and there enter partially into combustion with an air supply entering
through suitable openings such as EE; the resulting hot combustion gases, together
with the unconsumed combustible gases then pass from the chambers A A into the
heating flues, where the combustible gases enter into combustion with an additional
air supply entering through suitable channels, so as to heat the body of the coking
chambers in the usual manner.
The form of the chambers A can of course be variously modified, according to
the construction of coke ovens employed.
The combustible gases may either pass directly from the coking chambers C
into the heating chambers A or they may be first purified in the known manner
before supplying them to the chambers A.
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: :―
Coke ovens with horizontal coking chambers having at the ends of the heating
flues upright heating chambers into which the combustibles are introduced either
directly from the coking chambers or after being purified and whence they pass
into the heating flues after entering partially into combustion with an air supply,
substantially as described.
Dated this 10th da
1000
improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1898

page_text: improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
I, ALEXANDER BLACK, of 456, Victoria Road, Glasgow, in the County of Lanark,
Scotland, Tyre Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:
The object of this invention is to fix the tyre to the rim in such a manner that
it will be secure, and at the same time easily detached for repairs.
In carrying out this invention, I use a rim with the concave side next the tyre.
In each edge of the outer cover I fix short pieces of sheet metal, curved to the
same shape as the rim. In the centre of each piece of sheet metal I make a hole,
and attach the outer cover to studs or bolts fixed to correspond on the inside of the
rim.
I may fix the studs or bolts to the bands, and have the holes in the rim.
The ends of the pieces of sheet metal may overlap, in which case they may be
fitted in a sleeve.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
I, ALEXANDER BLACK, Sometime of 456, Victoria Road, now of 90, Forth Street,
Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, Scotland, Tyre 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:-
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The object of this invention is to fix the tyre to the rim in such a manner that
it may be secure and at the same time be easily detached for repairs. To enable
the invention to be properly understood and readily carried into effect I append
a sheet of drawings. In carrying out this invention I use a rim A with the con-
cave side next the tyre. In each edge of the outer cover I fix short pieces of sheet
metal B curved to the same shape as the rim. In the centre of each piece of
sheet metal or band I make a hole C and attach the outer cover to studs or bolts D
fixed to correspond on the inside of the rim. The bands and outer cover are eye-
letted together and the studs or bolts fit into the eyelets. It will be readily under-
stood that a band as described and illustrated will support the edge of the outer
cover for a considerable distance beyond the stud or bolt. The number of bands
on each side of the outer cover may be varied according to the width and strength
of the metal. I am aware that it is not new to fix tyres of an arch section to the

page_text: rim by means of studs or bolts, this method being disclosed in Thomson's Patent
No. 10990/45. I am also aware that wires have been used to prevent studs, bolts,
and hooks from tearing the edge of the cover.
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 a pneumatic tyre the method of supporting the edge of the cover between
studs or bolts by means of curved metal bands inserted in the edge of the cover, the
bands being eyeletted to the cover and attached to studs or bolts on the inside of
the rim, substantially as described and illustrated.
Urinal Stall.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 21st Jan., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Urinal Stall.
ALEXANDER ELLIS ANDERSON, Architect, The Highlands, Northampton, 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 follow-
ing statement:―
Invention consists of key division block (K) in cement stone or glazed ware with
bull nosed arrised or square edges rebated so as to connect and key socket channel
pipes (P) in a vertical position so as to form a recessed private sanitary urinal
stall easily fixed in self contained pieces (with convenient provision for water
pipe) over any ordinary gulley and channel.
Centre portion if broken is replacable without disturbing division pieces or any
channel which may be under same and
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
(1) Key block connection in any impervious material as (K) connecting and
keying upright channel pipes so forming a sanitary urinal stall with novel use
of channel pipes (P) and special self contained fixing block (K).
(2) Moveable centre stall pipe leaving divisions fixed and intact if necessary
through breakage to renew centre division.
Dated this First day of December 1898
Medicinal Preparation for the Cure of Rheumatic Affections.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct., 1898-Accepted, 19th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Medicinal Preparation for the Cure of Rheumatic Affections.
I, DAVID GILLIES, of 3, Meadowpark Street, in the City of Glasgow, Dentist, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention has for its object to provide a medicinal preparation for the cure
of rheumatic affections.
The preparation is made up for use in the form of pills of about 2½ grains each,
and is composed of the following ingredients in the proportions indicated, viz.,
Powdered digitalis, 1 drachm, 2 scruples, 8 grains.
Sulphate of cinchonidine, 1 ounce.
Powdered salicin, 1 ounce.
Sulphate of quinine, ½ ounce.
Powdered opium, 2 scruples.
Citrate of lithia, 2 scruples, and
Powdered myrrh a sufficient quantity to make up the whole into a mass.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
A medicinal preparation for the cure of rheumatic affections, composed of the
ingredients above named in the proportions indicated.
Dated this 30th day of September 1898.
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
Of the Firm of Cruikshank & Fairweather,
Chartered Patent Agents,
62, Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agent for the Applicant.
Automatic Gas Igniter.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 5th Nov., 1898
Automatic Gas Igniter.
I, HUGO BORCHARDT, of 62, Königgrätzer Strasse, Berlin, in the Empire of
Germany, 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:-
The object of this invention is an automatic gas igniter for gas lamps and
incandescent gas lamps, in which as distinguished from other forms of igniters,
the platinum sponge remains permanently outside the chimney glass and is
arranged or connected with a conduit which, when the gas cock is opened, diverts
the outflowing gas to the side, and conducts it to the sponge, so that the ignition
may be effected. The platinum sponge, thus does not come into contact with the
heated products of combustion, and its effectiveness is therefore, not impaired by
the heat of the burner.
Figures 1 to 6 of the accompanying drawings illustrate two forms of the new
automatic igniter.
In the form shown in Figures 1 and 2 a short branch pipe b is furnished to
the chimney glass a, in front of the opening (mouth) of which pipe is the platinum
sponge. The latter is arranged on a carrier d placed on the chimney glass, and
its platinum wires e which serve for transmitting the ignition are carried through
the branch pipe b into the chimney glass a. In order that, when the gas cock
is opened, the gas may be conducted through the branch pipe, a light closing
plate preferably made of mica is rotably arranged on the bearer or carrier d
and so balanced by means of a counter-weight (in this case by means of the bent
wire g) that, when the flame is not burning, it closes the opening of the chimney
glass; but, nevertheless, when there is a burning flame, is raised into the position
shown in Fig. 1 by ascending heated gases.
In the form shown in Figures 3 to 6, the conduit is formed by the closing
plate f, itself, which, in this case, lies with its fore end direct on the platinum
sponge c.
The
By means of a stretched wire h, Fig. 6, this plate has an arched form im-
parted to it, for the purpose of better collecting or concentrating the gas.
action of the igniter is analogous to that previously described.
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;
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An automatic gas igniter, the distinguishing feature of which is that the
platinum sponge is arranged on or connected with a conduit, which, when the
gas cock is opened, diverts the outflowing gas to the side and conducts it to
the sponge.
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HARRIS & MILLS,
23, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Ventilators.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ventilators.
ROBERT MUNN, 300, Parliamentary Road, Glasgow, Tinsmith, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Improvements in Patent No. 2843 12th July 1879. The inside louvers of the
ventilator are kept as formerly and the outside casing is entirely omitted.
I, ROBERT MUNN, of 301, Parliamentary Road, Glasgow, Tinsmith, 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 which relates to improvements upon the ventilator described in
the Specification of my former Patent No. 2843 of 12th July 1879 has for its object
to simplify its construction whilst maintaining the same efficiency, and consists in
the omission of the outside casing which in the ventilator constructed in accord-
ance with my said former patent was arranged above and below the louvres and
deflector. The present ventilator therefore contains one or more pair of louvres,
surrounded by a deflector, all arranged as formerly but with the omission of the
said casing.
Fig. 1 is an elevation, with the right hand portion in section and
Fig. 2 is a plan also partly in section, illustrating the ventilator as now
constructed.
In the said drawings A are the ports protected by the louvres B, arranged as
shewn and surrounded by the deflector C which directs the air current to the
said louvres. In the illustration only one pair of louvres are shewn but I may
employ two three or more pair, as desired. A deflector D is also arranged below
the louvres A when required.

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. The ventilator as hereinbefore described and shewn in the accompanying
drawing.
Dated this 20th day of January 1899.
An Improved Folding Sunshade or Awning for Cycles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 27th Aug., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Folding Sunshade or Awning for Cycles.
I, HERMANN MEYER, of 17, Engelbostelerdamm, Hanover II, in the German
Empire, Locksmith, 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 subject of this invention is a shade or cover for cycles to be spread out
over the rider's head after the manner of a canopy or awning or to be compactly
folded up when no longer required.
In the accompanying drawings,
Fig. 1 is a plan of the bicycle shade, the supporting rod L being shewn in eleva-
tion, for the purpose of more clearly representing same.
Fig. 2 is a cross section,
Fig. 3 is an end view of the shade.
The two pieces of cloth or other material B forming the shade are held by means
of the rods K and the spindle C. This spindle C is arranged within a tube A
carried by a rod L, provided with a clamp M. At each end of the tube A two
hinges are secured in the same horizontal plane and diametrically opposite each
other, which carry the arms E having the longitudinal grooves a. By these grooves
of the arms E, which are arranged facing each other, the ends of the rods K,
holding the cloth of the shade are guided. The spindle C in the tube ▲ can be
turned by means of the hand-wheel i, so that the pieces of cloth Beach secured
at one edge to the spindle C can be rolled up. A spring roller device is attached
to the spindle C which has the tendency to maintain the shade in the closed
position. To maintain the shade in the open position a ratchet wheel G is secured
on one end of the spindle C into which a pawl H, on the arm E, engages. The
arms E at the other end of the tube are secured in the open position by means of
a bolt F.. To open the shade the hand-wheel is turned, whereas to close the
same it is only necessary to release the pawl H, from engagement with the ratchet
wheel G.
The clamp M of the support L is so secured on to the handle-bar of the bicycle
that the shade sits parallel to the length of the bicycle and above the head of
the rider.
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 folding shade for bicycles, the distinguishing feature of which is that the
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page_text: within a tube A provided with lateral slots, and by rods K, the ends of which
are guided in grooves a of the arms E the whole being so arranged that when
not in use the cloth of the shade can be rolled upon the spindle C.
Dated thin 14th day of Toh 1808
E. P. ALEXANDER & SON,
Chartered Patent Agents,
19, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Filing Agents.
Improvements connected with Beer Engines and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements connected with Beer Engines and the like.
THOMAS BURROWS, Plumber, 172, Bishops Road, Walham Green, Fulham,
S.W., County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:
A simple improved way by which the waste of beer &c. may be saved from
the dripping of a beer engine or the like, after it has been drawn stopping the
dripping at spout of engine and is constructed as follows. A piece of tube No. 1
with outer tube fitting into spout of engine with short milled or other turned up
edge to fit inside or outside of spout air tight.
No. 1 tube is inserted into spout of engine with holes or slots, and stopped off
at the bottom end and covered with a piece of rubber, or some suitable covering
strong enough, to stop the dripping after engine pushed back. This tube No. 1
is covered with another tube No. 2 thus bringing fluid out from No. 1 tube into
No. 2 with a closed top to No. 1 tube and open at bottom thus when engine pulled
it opens rubber or suitable covering, letting fluid into No. 2 tube discharging
into jug or vessel No. 2 tube has a return end to fit neck of engine with rubber
or suitable ring, making same air tight, or with a taper thread or screw so as
to fit inside neck or spout of engine it may be neatly made so as to push up
neck or spout of engine or to screw in, and only shewing below spout or neck
of engine the thickness of the metal.
Dated this 31st day of May 1898
Improvements connected with Beer Engines and the like.
THOMAS BURROWs, Plumber, 172, Bishops Road, Walham Green, Fulham,
S.W., 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 with the aid of accompanying drawings:-
―:
Fig. 1 is a vertical section of beer engine, with waste preventing apparatus
inserted. Fig. 2 rubber washer. Fig.3, rubber covering for perferated tube. Fig. 4,
shows the perferated tube without rubber coverings. Fig. 5, shows the waste
preventer removed from spout of beer engine Fig. 1. H is the spout of the beer
engine provided with an internal screwed flange A, into which is screwed the
perferated tube G, having the lower end closed. B is rubber or washer so as to
make an air tight joint between flange A and shoulder C on perforated tube G.
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A New or Improved Holder for Electric Glow Lamps.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Dec., 1893-Accepted, 21st Jan., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Holder for Electric Glow Lamps.
We, HENRY CHARLES GOVER, Secretary of The Edison and Swan United Electric
Light Company Limited, and CHARLES FARADAY PROCTOR, Electrician, both of
36, Queen Street, Cannon Street, 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:-
This invention relates to a simple and inexpensive holder for an electric glow
lamp constructed as will be described with reference to the accompanying
drawings.
Fig. 1, is an elevation of a holder according to this invention, Fig. 2 is a plan
with cap removed, Fig. 3 is a vertical section shewing the head of the lamp in
position. Fig. 4 shews the head of the lamp taken out. Fig. 5 is a part section
shewing one of the springs and wire connections.
The head A of the lamp having pin a projecting from it on each side is
inserted in a base B made of porcelain or other insulating material with bayonet
catch notches b to engage and hold the pins a. The base B has on its upper
side an annular recess 61 in the opposite sides of which are fixed a pair of trap
springs Seach consisting of helically coiled wire, having one end inserted in a
hole in a metal block D and the other end inserted in a hole in the base, the
middle part of the wire being extended to form a loop at the end of which may
be attached a contact button E, which when the head A is in place bears upon
one of the contact plates of the head which connect to the leading in wires of
the lamp. The wires W are held in the blocks D by the heads of screws d which
pass through the base B and are held by nuts d¹. The base is covered by a
disc F of mica or other insulating material over which a cap C is fixed by a
couple of screws c.
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:-
A holder for electric glow lamps, constructed substantially as described with
reference to the drawings.
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Year: 1898

page_text: We, WILLIAM JACK CURRY, Manufacturer, and JOHN KEIL, Florist, both of East
Liverpool, in the County of Columbiana and State of Ohio, 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 rail-joints, and particularly to that class of joints in
which the rails rest in what is known as a chair, and are held in a rigid position
therein without the use of track-bolts.
The object of our invention is, to provide a joint which will prevent the rails
from sinking or becoming loose from vibration, and also obviate the necessity of
using track-bolts.
These objects we attain by the construction shown in the accompanying draw-
ings, in which similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the
different figures, and in which, Figure 1, is a perspective view showing two
sections of rails connected by our improved joint. Fig. 2, is a transverse
sectional view of the same, taken on line 1-1 of Fig. 1.
A, and A¹, represents the rails which are secured in the joint proper by simply
inserting the ends therein. The joint is formed of one piece of metal, B, C, and D.
The part C, is somewhat flattened on one side near the top thereof to prevent it
from interfering with the flanges of the car-wheels, while the part B, runs to a
point near the top of the head of the rails, forming an abutting surface therefor.
The rails A, and A', rest on the base D, of the joint, and the base being cast
integral with the plates proper, form a very strong and rigid means of connecting
the rails, and prevents absolutely, any danger of the rails sinking or spreading at
the joint.
The base extends below the base of the rails, forming abutting shoulders, which
are adapted to bear against the sides of the ties.
Recesses E, are formed in the edges of the joint, through which spikes are
driven for the purpose of preventing the joint proper from slipping out of place.
Having particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
In a rail joint, the combinatiou with the meeting ends of two rails, of a con-
necting plate, consisting of a base portion extending below the base of the rails,
and running to a point near the ends of the plate proper, forming abutting
shoulders which are adapted to bear against the sides of the ties for holding the
plate in a rigid position, side arms cast integral with the plate, one of which
extends upward to a point underneath the head of the rails, and the other extending

page_text: upward and embracing the side of the head of the rails, forming a reinforced
bearing therefor, together with recesses formed in the edges of the base of the
plate for receiving spikes for securing the plate in a rigid position, substantially as
shown and for the purposes described.
Improvements in or connected with Horn Buttons and in the Method of Manufacturing same.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 25th Feb., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Horn Buttons and in the Method
of Manufacturing same.
I, CARL FRANZE, of Tetschen, on the Elbe, in the Empire of Austria, Manufac-
turer, 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 relates to the production of transparent (originally colour-
less) horn buttons with dyed transparent colours which colours may extend over
the entire buttons, or only over parts of same, so that these transparent dyed
horn buttons in combination with the patterns and colours of the material of
the dress, for example, upon which these buttons are attached, produce a com-
bination of colour and pattern; thus for instance horn buttons which are dyed
of a brown colour, acquire by reason of a grey or green back ground or founda-
tion, quite a different tint of colour from that which they have when on a brown
backing.
The manufacture of these buttons is or may be effected in the following
manner: The buttons are firstly turned or formed from pressed plates of horn
which have no coloured veins nor rings, and these buttons are then bleached
with hydrogen peroxide or other bleaching agents, until they have become
entirely colourless and transparent. They are then placed in a solution of
perchloride of mercury of 1 to 3 per cent. strength, and they are allowed to
remain therein for about 24 hours. They are then well washed and are placed
in a bath of soap or alkali. The buttons after having been prepared as above
described, can then be dyed in the same manner as ivory-nut buttons; the
colours however appear transparent.
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:-
1. Transparent (originally colourless) horn buttons with dyed transparent
colours, which extend over the entire buttons or only over parts of same, so
that the buttons so made, produce with the material upon which the buttons
are sewn, a complex effect of colour and pattern, substantially as described.
2. The method of manufacture of buttons, from transparent (originally colour-
less) horn, and whereby the said buttons can be dyed with transparent colours,
substantially as and for the purposes described.
Dated this 9th day of December 1898.
BREWER & SON,
London and Leeds, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Water Closets.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd June, 1898- Accepted, 10th Sept., 1898
Improvements in Water Closets.
I, FILIBERTO FERRACCIU, of 1, Corso Colombo, Savona, in the Kingdom of Italy,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This invention has for its object to provide a water closet in which flushing and
cleansing are very efficiently performed. I will describe my invention with
reference to the accompanying drawing. Figure 1 represents the closet in vertical
section along the major axis and Figure 2 represents it in back elevation.
The flushing and cleansing water is supplied from any suitable reservoir either
specially provided for the purpose or not and enters the closet pan through the
tube A furnished with any suitable stop cock. The water so supplied is separated
into three columns one passing by the passage B, C, extending above and around
the interior of the pan and having holes in its lower part through which the water
gushes out in small jets, from N to N¹ so as to wash and thoroughly cleanse the
sides of the pan.
Another column of the water passes by the tube D E which terminates at E at
the bottom of the pan in a fan shaped opening so that the water issues therefrom
forcibly and approximately horizontally over the bottom of the pan from E to M-
driving before it any matter thereon and forcing it into the well part P.
A third column of the water passes down by the tube T O and thence by two
tubes OR which branch out at each side of the pan and enter the interior of the
pan at R the water passing therefrom down the passage S which terminates in a
narrow fan-shaped opening which I prefer should not be less than 4 and not more
than 6 centimetres in length. The said water forces all the matters in S P L into
the discharge conduit V.
As is shewn in Figure 1 all the inner parts of the pan and syphon are made in
curved lines so as to facilitate the passage of the water towards the principal
discharge pipe and ensure the rapid passing off of matter from the pan.
The tubes and passages above described may be cast in one with the pan or
may be secured thereto in any suitable way.
At F Figure 2 I have shewn an opening provided with a pipe having a water
sealed cover. This is for allowing of inspection of the discharge pipe and clearing
it when needed.
The closet arranged as described does not require a special reservoir with
accompanying apparatus such as the syphon and automatic valve and adjuncts
hitherto used.
It is sufficient to place a simple ordinary stop-cock on the tube before the open-
ing A when the water supplied from a special reservoir or other source which
is at a sufficient height, but when it is not possible to have such a height then
instead of the ordinary stop cock the special rapid opening lever-valve shewn in
Figures 1 and 2 at Z, Z1, Z, Z and separately in section and elevation in Figures 3
The construction and working of such
and 4 may be employed for this purpose.
wolves.needs no particular explanation.
Improvements in Inclined Railways for Recreative Purposes.
Year: 1898

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Inclined Railways for Recreative Purposes.
ALBERT WILLIAM FREDERICK BROWN, 7, Roan Place, Roan Street, Greenwich,
in the County of Kent, England, House Decorator, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Consists of a traveller a, running on an inclined plane or platform b, for the
purpose of transporting, one or more persons, from one end of the platform to
the other whilst in a standing position. The platform at the end of track having
a safety plate e, bolted thereon, for the purpose of stopping the traveller gradually,
and thus bringing it to rest on the lower platforms.
The traveller Figure 4 being a side elevation, Figure 5 an end view, Figure 7
a plan, consists of two wooden shoes d, on a runner on wheels, running on flat
plates e, fixed to platform as shown in Figure 2, and secured to the platform
by a safety plate f working in a groove as in Figure 6 the said shoes being pro-
vided with straps, all strongly secured and bound together, at a suitable height
from shoes an upright is provided with handles for steadying the passenger.
The arrangement for stopping a passenger at the end of slide, consists of a
spring on the under side of table at lower end g, the spring being connected to
plates c, extending one length of track or more as required.
The upper end of these plates c, sufficiently depressed to allow the safety plate f,
on traveller to glide in between that, and under side of track, the pressure from
the spring thus bringing the traveller to rest.
Figures 1 and 2 show the elevation and Figure 3, the plan of platforms, the
said platforms consisting of entrance tables and track securely bolted to stools
Figure 6, for the traveller to pass safely from one end to the other, the tables
preferably being one hundred feet apart.
The track, for the purpose of handling conveniently made up in six foot lengths,
and capable of being bolted securely to stools, for security a steel wire rope is
extended from table to table and secured to stools, hence binding all the platforms
securely together.
The whole platform being of a suitable incline, the tables being of a suitable
height to give the required inclination, the end tables having steps provided for
the purpose of mounting and dismounting.
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:-
I. A traveller, with wheels and guide plate for running in a grooved rail, bolted
to an inclined platform.

page_text: II. A platform and track for the running of said traveller.
III. At end of lower platform a safety arrangement for stopping a passenger
on the said platform.
Dated this 3rd day of October, 1898.
ALBERT WILLIAM FREDERICK BROWN.
An Improvement in By-pass Valves,
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Sept., 1898-Accepted, 5th Nov.,
1898
An Improvement in By-pass Valves,
We, EDWARD BONAR CARD and THOMAS JAMES RAYNER, both of 777, Com-
mercial Road, in the County of London, Engineers and Coppersmiths, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention und in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
Our invention relates to by-pass valves so arranged that by a single movement,
the flow of a fluid is diverted from one course to another, two valves being coupled
together in such a manner that the movement which operates the one operates
also the other.
A pair of by-pass valves arranged according to our invention is shown in the
accompanying drawing which is a section.
On a screw spindle A is fixed one of the valves B, and the other valve Û is
attached to the spindle in such a way as to give a little play, with a spring urging
it in one direction. The valve B has a single seating D, but for the valve C there
are two seatings E and F. Assuming fluid to enter at G, while the valves are in
the position shewn, it will pass by H to any required apparatus, such as heater or
filter for instance, returning by K and issuing at L. If now by turning the
spindle A the valve B is seated on D, then the valve C is at the same time seated
on F and then the fluid will pass directly from G to L without passing through
the apparatus.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:-
--
A pair of by-pass valves arranged and operating, substantially as described with
reference to the drawing.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 9th Apr., 1898
I, LUDWIG LUCKHARDT, of Cassel, Germany, Manufacturer and Consul, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention has for its object an improved stay for corsets, waists and the
like which is not liable to breakage like the stays made from whalebone or steel
heretofore in use.
In the accompanying drawing:
Fig. 1 represents a view of a portion of a stay.
Fig. 2 represents a transverse section of the same.
The stay is formed of wires of round, flat or other cross-sections, which are
braided or twisted in a suitable braiding machine in the form of a tube or hose,
and then pressed into flat shape, between pressure rolls. The flattened tubular
wire braid thus obtained, is cut into the required lengths and the ends are pro-
tected by the usual sheet metal tips.
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 corset-stay, composed of wires of suitable cross section, which are braided or
twisted into a tube or hose and then pressed into flat shape substantially as set
forth.
L. DUVINAGE,
Patent Agent, 8, Rue des Princes, Brussels, Belgium.
An Improvement in Washing Fluid.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Aug., 1898-Accepted, 8th Oct., 1898.
An Improvement in Washing Fluid.
I, GEORGE DAWSON, of No. 120, St. Leonards Road, Farcotton, in the County
of Northampton, Clicker, 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 the composition of a fluid for easily and effectually
washing fabrics or other articles as I shall now describe.
I mix about 2 lbs. of soda, 4 lb. of borax, lb. of ammonia carbonate, 1 lb. of
slaked lime, and 1lb. of white soap with about 8 gallons of water, and I boil the
whole for about 2 hours, all the materials being thus dissolved.
The proportions of the substances employed may be somewhat varied, but I
find practically that the proportions above stated form a good and useful com-
position.
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 washing fluid prepared of the materials and in the manner above described.
Dated this 26th day of August 1898.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Tyres for Bicycles and like Vehicles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 18th Feb., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tyres for Bicycles and like Vehicles.
I, CARL GEORG KRIEGER, of the Firm of Schönebecker Fahrrad und Maschinen-
fabrik Actien-Gesellschaft, Cycle Manufacturers, of Schönebeck on the Elbe,
in the Empire of Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:
This invention for improvements in tyres for bicycles and like vehicles relates
to a tyre more particularly adapted for use in connection with wheels intended
for transport.
Its distinguishing feature is that two pieces of elastic material are inserted in
the cover, these pieces being separated by means of an intermediate piece of
linen, in order to receive or in other words, to reduce the friction which otherwise
would occur between the two elastic pieces.
Nearest the rim a layer of cork is introduced and fills one half of the cover,
whilst the other half of the interior of the cover is filled with a light clastic
material such as india-rubber.
In the accompanying drawing, Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section, and Fig. 2
is a cross section of a tyre constructed according to this invention.
The rim a to which the spokes c are attached in the usual manner by means of
the nuts receives the cover d which is made of ordinary india-rubber as used
for the purpose.
The interior of the cover is filled with elastic material in order to secure sufficient
resiliency.
Next to the rim is a layer of cork e, on which the inserted linen piece f
is laid.
The other portion of the interior of the cover is filled with a soft light elastic
material g such as moss or spongy india-rubber.
By means of the material g the tyre is made duly elastic, this elasticity being
still further increased by the somewhat elastic counter bearing formed by the
layer of cork e.
The inserted linen piece is provided to diminish and neutralise the friction
which otherwise would occur between the material and the layer of cork e.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. Bicycle tyre chiefly for application to wheels intended for transport con-
sisting of elastic inserted pieces in the cover d, one near the rim and composed
of cork e the other made of some soft light elastic substance g between wlich

page_text: piece of linen is inserted, the object of the last-mentioned being to prevent any
friction between the two elastic pieces e g.
2. The improved tyre for bicycles substantially as described with reference to
the drawings.
- Dated this Gth day of December 1898.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Handles for Umbrellas and the like from Horn.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 1st July, 1898- Accepted, 27th Aug., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Handles for Umbrellas and the
like from Horn.
We, PAUL PLUNTKE, of 64, Friedrich-Wilhelmstrasse, Umbrella Manufacturer,
and GUSTAV NOWAK, of 77, Friedrich-Wilhelmstrasse, Master Turner, both in
Breslau, in the German Empire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
This invention relates to the method of forming umbrella handles and similar
articles from horns which contain a large hollow space or cavity. By the method
hitherto in use only the solid point of the horn has been utilised and the remainder
has been wasted.
The object of these improvements is to enable a larger portion of the horn
to be usefully employed.
In the accompanying drawings Figures 1 and 2 illustrate a horn in side and
end elevation respectively, and show how only one handle fit for an umbrella or
stick can be obtained by the old existing method.
Figures 3 and 4 represent in end elevation and side elevation a similar horn
treated according to our invention and from which two handles can be easily
obtained.
In Figures 1 and 2 the horn is shown with a deep cavity a and a solid point.
The handle b to be formed from it is indicated in dotted lines, and it will be
seen that only a small part of the horn surrounding the cavity can be used in
addition to the solid point, and that one handle only can be formed.
In carrying this invention into effect the walls of the cavity are collapsed and
forced together so that the horn presents the cross section indicated in Figure 3
and the side elevation shown in Figure 4. From the horn so treated the large
handle 6 and the small handle c can conveniently be formed. The handle b¹
is hollow but this is of no consequence.
By adopting this method of manufacture small horns with large cavities which
have generally been considered inferior may be advantageously employed, as
such horns generally have a smoother surface and less cracks than big horns,
and may consequently be polished to a much higher degree.
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 method of manufacturing umbrella handles and the like from horns which

page_text: consists in flattening or collapsing the walls of the cavity and cutting or forming
a handle from the flattened portion; substantially as and for the purpose herein-
before set forth and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Doted this 20th dove of T
1000
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicants.
A New or Improved Clip or Fastener for Wearing Apparel.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 26th July, 1898-Accepted, 10th Sept., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Clip or Fastener for Wearing Apparel.
I, ANNIE ELIZABETH PHARE, of Violet Bank, Spencer Road, South Croydon, in the
County of Surrey, Spinster, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a new or improved clip or fastener for wearing apparel,
and has for object to provide a simple and inexpensive attachment for a belt by
means of which blouses, shirts and similar articles of wearing apparel worn by
ladies, may be maintained in the desired position and prevented from working up
outside the belt, or otherwise becoming disarranged and untidy.
In order that this my invention may be the more readily understood and carried
into practical effect, reference is hereby made to the accompanying sheet of
illustrative drawings, wherein :-
Fig. 1, shews in plan and edge view, respectively, the device in the "blank" 01'
unfinished form.
Fig. 2, being similar views of the device complete.
Fig. 3, is a perspective view of the device shewn independently, and Fig. 4, a
perspective view of a belt, shewing some of the devices attached thereto in their
operative position.
In carrying the invention into practice, I stamp or otherwise fashion the device
in the form of a disc a having a projection or tail-piece a¹ terminating in a point,
as shewn. This tail-piece a¹ is bent over in a plane with the disc portion a, to form
a hook. Perforations are provided in the disc portion a of the device, to allow of
same being sewn or otherwise attached to the inner side of a belt c or its equivalent.
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 device for retaining ladies' blouses and the like garments in position,
consisting in a perforated disc portion a having a pointed hook a¹ formed integral
therewith, substantially as herein before described and illustrated by the drawing.
Dated this 26th day of July 1898
HUGHES & YOUNG,
55 and 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
An Improvement in Collapsable Boxes made of Cardboard and Analogous Materials.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th May, 1898-Accepted, 11th June, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Collapsable Boxes made of Cardboard and
Analogous Materials.
I, ARTHUR WILLIAM STEVENSON, of the Firm of Hugh Stevenson and Sons, of
Bridge Street, and Ogden Street, Ardwick, and Silver Street, Manchester, in the
County of Lancaster, Paper Box Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
-
My invention relates to an improvement in collapsable boxes made of cardboard
and analogous materials, such boxes when collapsed lying flat or folding into small
compass, so as to occupy little space when packed for transit or shipment.
My improvement relates to the means for making up and fastening the ends as
hereinafter described with reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings in
which-
Fig. 1 is a sectional side elevation and Fig. 2 a sectional end elevation of my
improved collapsable cardboard box.
I make the box either out of a single sheet of cardboard or other analogous
material (hereinafter referred to as cardboard) cut and scored to form when folded
into position the bottom a, ends b and sides c or I may employ any number of
sheets of cardboard for the several parts.
In carrying my improvement into effect I form with or attach to each side piece c
and at each end thereof a flap d, and I also form with or attach to each end piece b
a narrow flap or extension strip e.
When the sides c are raised into position the two flaps d at each end are turned
in, the end pieces 6 are raised and the extension strips e are turned over and
fastened down by means of collar studs f each of which is passed through a hole
in one of the end pieces b and its extension strip e and so secures the two together.
In place of a collar stud f a stud might be employed provided with fangs to fasten
into the end piece b and the extension strip e be passed over the head of this stud.
The studs might be formed of two or more pieces in which case a more durable
fastening would be obtained.
Having now. particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
In a collapsable cardboard box, the combination with each end piece b and its
flap or extension strip e, of a collar stud f or other suitable stud to fasten the two
parts together substantially as herein set forth.
VILAS
JULI
H. B. BARLOW & GILLETT,
17, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for Applicant.