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Improvements in connection with Horse-shoes.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 17th May, 1893
Complete Specification Left, 19th Feb., 1894-Accepted, 12th May, 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in connection with Horse-shoes.
FRANCIS TURNER Coach Builder Starkie Street Blackburn do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This appliance consists of two plates of metal fastened together by a screw, or
rives in the fashion of scissors, arranged to take steel spikes at each point so as to
prevent the sliding of horses on slippery pavement or in frosty weather. The
apparatus is fixed inside the horses shoe by means of a right and left handed screw,
or by an adjustable wedge which expands the points where the steel spikes are
fixed.
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FRANCIS TURNER,
Starkie Street, Blackburn, Coach Builder.
Figure 1. is a plan looking on the underside of the horse shoe E.
Figure 2. is the elevation looking on the back of the horse shoe E.
Figure 3. is a detail of the "metal" plates A.
A are "metal" plates for carrying the steel spikes B, the plates A are pivoted
at C and worked by the nuts & screw D; which action is like a pair of scissors.
When the nuts are screwed hard up as drawn Fig. 1. the points F on the plates A
will be tightened on to the top of the horse shoe E and so secure the plates to the
shoe E.
In case one of the spikes B break, the plates can be removed by simply easing
the nut and lock nut on the screw D, which will allow the ends of the plates A to
close together, and so relieve the plates A from off the shoe; so that the spikes B
may be renewed at any time without taking the shoe from off the hoof of the
horse. When fixed the screw and nuts D are clear from the ground and also from
the frog of the foot as shewn in Fig. 2.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is performed, I declare that what I claim is :
1st. The form of appliance to hold the studs to horse shoes.
2nd. The adjustable screw to fix the said plates.
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Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Sept., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 8th June, 1894-Accepted, 28th July, 1894
A Toy.
We, JOHN HENRY RUDDICK, Signalman, N.E.Ry., ALFRED EDWARD
WAINRIGHT, Engineer, both of 80, Gloucester Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A toy.
A. A
-An endless worm of wire any size, and pitch, and diameter.
B. BA traveller revolving on the worm A.A.
C. C-Balls, or ornamental wings of any pattern and material.
A TOY.
We, JOHN HENRY RUDDICK Railway Signalman and ALFRED EDWARD
WAINRIGHT Engineer both of 80 Gloucester Street Newcastle-on-Tyne do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement, reference being made to the drawings accompanying our Provisional
Specification:-
The toy consists of a ring, A, of spiral wire of any diameter and gauge, on which
is fitted a traveller, B, made of wire or sheet metal. The arms of traveller to be
adorned with balls or figures of animals, C.
By holding the ring in a vertical position and revolving it in the hand the
traveller will decend by force of gravity and at the same time the spiral twist of
the ring will cause it to revolve horizontally, this motion of the traveller is sustained
as long as the ring is revolved vertically by hand.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is,―
1. A toy consisting of an ornamental traveller or spinner B, on a ring of spiral
wire A..
2. In a toy as mentioned in 1, the spinner to be ornamented with figures of men,
birds or other animals, or pieces of any material variously shaped and coloured, C.
Dated this Eighth day of June 1894.
JOHN HENRY RUDDICK.
ALFRED EDWARD WAINRIGHT.
Medicated Printing Ink.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Sept., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 14th Dec., 1893-Accepted, 24th Feb., 1894
PROVISIONAL DIFCIFICATION.
Medicated Printing Ink.
EMILY HOLLYER Teacher 110 Aireville Road Frizinghall Bradford Yorkshire
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
A medicated ink to be used in printing on closet papers for the relief of piles.
The ink to be composed of the juice of the lesser celandine (or pilewort) boiled
linseed oil treacle and a green colouring matter.
Dated this 6th day of September 1893.
Medicated Printing Ink.
EMILY HOLLYER Teacher 110 Aireville Road Frizinghall Bradford Yorkshire
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 medicated scented herbal printing ink, prepared by mixing the extracts or oils.
of the lesser celandine or pilewort, thyme, groundsel, and elder leaves, in the
proportion of one in twenty each with four of sap green, and twelve of oil varnish
to make a green printing ink.
The proportion of coulouring matter and varnish may be varied & other ingredients
added if necessary according to the consistency of ink required to print on various
qualities of paper.
But I think the above named proportions will best suit the quality of paper this
ink is intended to be used upon, namely toilet paper.
The ink is intended to be used for printing & illustrating on toilet and the like
papers for advertiseing purposes.
An oweing to its soothing qualities for the relief and cure of piles and kindred
disorders.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is.
1st. A medicated, & herbal, scented printing ink for the relief & cure of piles
and kindred disorders.
2nd. Improved method of advertising by useing before mentioned medicated
printing ink for printing and illustrating advertisements and other matter on toilet
& the like papers.
Dated this First day of February One thousand eight hundred and ninety-
EMILY HOLLYER.
A New or Improved Folding Bath.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1893-Accepted, 13th Jan., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Folding Bath.
1 FREDA VON OHEIMB c/o Baroness Von Bruddenbruck of Escher Strasse 23,
Hanover, Gentlewoman, 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 bath which takes the shape of a travelling bag
on being folded up. The contrivance however, is not intended merely for this, but
is adapted for use in those cases where want of space will not permit the installation
or fixing of a large bath. After the bath has been used, and the vessel emptied,
or rather, the water let off, the bath may then be folded up and put aside in any
convenient place.
In the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 represents the bath as ready for use,
Figure 2 represents the same folded up for use as a travelling bag; and
Figure 3 represents an upright e with its foot plate and screw clamp f
The tub ready for use (Figure 1) consists of a rectangular frame b having two
parts connected by hinges at cc and supported at its four corners by removeable
uprights e, one of which is shewn detached in Figure 3, and which are fastened to
the frame b by means of screw clamps secured on the upper ends of said uprights.
The waterproof cloth a is attached to the frame b. At the two smaller sides of
the frame are the two handles d and on one is the bolt g and on the other an
aperture corresponding in position with and intended to receive the bolt
g.
If the bathing tub is to be used as a travelling bag, the screws f are loosened
and the uprights e are removed, after which the frame b with the water tight cloth,
fastened thereto, is folded up by means of the above mentioned hinges c and in this
way a travelling bag is produced provided with handles d in the proper places.
This is the position shewn in Figure 2.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A folding bath characterized by a receptacle of waterproof material capable
of being folded together to form a travelling bag substantially as described.
2. A folding bath consisting of a waterproof receptacle fastened to a hinged
frame and which can be transformed into a travelling bag by simply folding up
the said frame, with stays or supports for keeping the hinged frame at the requisite
height above the ground when the apparatus is opened out for use as a bath
substantially as described and illustrated.
Dated this 21st day of August 1893.
F. W. GOLBY,
36, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements relating to Burners for Medical Purposes, for Wood and Leather Burning Work, and for other purposes.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Nov., 1893-Accepted, 16th Dec., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Burners for Medical Purposes, for Wood
and Leather Burning Work, and for other purposes.
I, EMIL KOHм, Manufacturer, of Karlsruhe, Baden, 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 :-
Similar burners for medical purposes and for wood and leather burning work
have hitherto been made of platinum only. This had the disadvantage that it was
easily bent or twisted and was spoilt by resting on solder or other metals whilst in
a hot state.
This invention consists in forming such burners of nickel, or of alloys of nickel,
which do not possess the abovementioned disadvantages and are more cheaply
manufactured.
The instruments are constructed in various forms according to the purpose for
which they are intended, three usual shapes being shown. The drawing also
shows a complete reservoir burning apparatus for which burners in question are
designed.
This burner consists of a burner tube a which is screwed in a holder band
connected to a benzine flask c by a rubber stopper d, also provided with inlet and
outlet, and a blower e.
The working of the apparatus is as follows:
The burner is first held over a spirit or gas flame and its temperature raised to a
glowing heat by the benzine vapour brought by the blower and in this condition it
is used for burning out in various industrial processes by the use of different end
pieces. The burnt gases escape through small holes made round the burner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
Forming burners for medical purposes for wood and leather burning work and
for other purposes of nickel or of alloys of nickel, substantially as described.
Dated this 10th day of November 1893.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improved Means for Closing Pockets, Purses, Bags, and the like.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Dec., 1893-Accepted 17th Feb., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Closing Pockets, Purses, Bags, and the like.
I, FERI MACK, of Dorotheengasse 1, Budapest, Hungary, Merchant, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be as follows:-
This my invention has reference to new and useful means for closing pockets,
purses, bags, and the like; the object of the invention being to prevent access to
Baid pockets, purses, bags, or the like except by persons acquainted with the
arrangement thereof.
Reference being had to the drawing hereunto annexed and to the figures and
letters marked thereon,
Fig. 1, is a side elevation of a pocket having my invention applied thereto :
Fig. 2, is a sectional elevation thereof:
Fig. 3, is a plan view of the pocket-closing device: and
Figs. 4 and 5, represent a side view and plan respectively of an alternative form
of the device.
The invention comprises two steel or other pliable rods a, b, arranged parallel
and in close contact, and having loops, formed at their ends which enable the rods
to be united by links, hooks, or other suitable means c.
In Figs. 4 and 5, I have shewn an alternative form of the device which comprises
one rod of steel or other pliable substance (preferably of round section,) which
is bent at its ends d in such manner that the parts e, f, lie in close contact.
Each of the parts a, b, or e, f, are sewn or otherwise attached to the pocket,
purse, bag or the like near the opening thereof; the edge of the pocket i, being
folded over as shewn in Fig. 2.
It will be readily understood that access may be had to the pocket, purse, bag
or the like by simply pressing apart the sides a, b, or e, f, of the closing-device.
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. The hereindescribed means for closing pockets, purses, bags and the like, such
means consisting of two pieces of steel, or other pliable substance suitably united
at their ends, and adapted to be sewn or otherwise attached at or near the opening of
a pocket, purse, bag or the like, all substantially as and for the purpose herein before
described and illustrated in the drawings hereunto annexed.
2. The herein before described means for closing pockets, purses, bags, or the
like, said means consisting of a device comprising a piece of steel or other pliable
substance of round or other suitable section, bent at its ends to form an elongated
loop, the sides of which are parallel and lie in close contact, and said device
adapted to be sewn or otherwise attached at or near the opening of a pocket,
purse, bag, or the like, all substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore
described, and illustrated in the drawing hereunto annexed.
Dated this 16th day of December 1893
W. H. MUNNS,
55, Chancery Lane, Applicant's Agent.
Means for Preventing Incrustation in Steam Boilers and other Vessels.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1893--Accepted, 22nd July. 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Means for Preventing Incrustation in Steam Boilers and other
Vessels.
I, JOHANN PITLIK of Gross-Chelm in Upper Silesia, Prussia, Locomotive
Engine Driver 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 :-
According to this invention raw petroleum is mixed with dextrin and water in
certain proportions, and this mixture is used for dosing the boiler water whereby the
formation of a stony scale in the boiler is prevented and stone already formed is
removed.
My invention consists of a mixture of dextrin petroleum and water.
By experiments I have found that the following proportions and mode of
manufacture are suitable. 100 gram of dextrin are mixed by violent shaking up
with 1 litre petroleum, and then 10 litres of water are added.
One litre of this mixture suffices per cubic metre of boiler water for the entire
removal and prevention of formation of stony scale.
The liquid may be poured direct into the boiler or be added to the feed water
during work. By this means the stone forming substances separate in the form
of a loose mud at the bottom of the boiler and all dangers from scale are
obviated.
The petroleum which evaporates with the boiler water has also a beneficial effect
on the frictional surfaces which come in contact with the steam as it acts as a
lubricant and effects a great saving in fuel.
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 manufacture of a means for preventing formation of stony scale in steam
boilers and other vessels by mixing dextrin by violent shaking with petroleum and
then with water in or about the proportions stated.
2. A remedy against the formation of stony scale in steam boilers and other
vessels consisting of a mixture of dextrin, petroleum and water substantially as
set forth.
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JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Patent Agents.
An Improved Construction of Knife for Opening Tin Cases.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Nov., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 8th Mar., 1894-Accepted, 14th Apr., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Construction of Knife for Opening Tin Cases.
I, SYDNEY FORD, of 19, Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, Natal, Merchant,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The knife is constructed substantially as follows:-The cutting blade is preferred
to be somewhat rounded on the top edge and formed on a crank arm, which causes
the blade to stand laterally off from the stem. This crank part rests upon the edge
of the can while the knife is cutting, and is made with an edge to prevent slipping.
The stem of the knife may be fitted in a handle or formed as a handle preferably
so as to form a shield to protect the fingers.
Dated November 15th 1802
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Construction of Knife for Opening Tin Cases.
I, SYDNEY FORD, of 19, Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, Natal, Merchant,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained, in and by the following
statement :-
The construction of knife according to this invention will be best understood by
describing the same with aid of the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1, illustrates a perspective view of knife.
Figure 2, partial plan view of same.
Figure 3, cross section of blade at line X. Y.
Figure 4, illustrates the knife in act of opening tin can.
The blade of the knife may be shaped as at A, held to the shank B, by a bent
arm C. This arm at the underside is notched as at D, to enable a portion of
the end of shank to bear against the outer edge of can E, to guide the knife to cut
in a true line corresponding to the outside of the can: and to form a fulcrum for
the knife while cutting. The shank B, may be made with a stem to attach it to a
handle; or may be formed to an elongated loop F, which acts both as a handle and
a guard for the fingers.
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 knife for opening tin or such like cans, or cases consisting of a blade A,
connected to a shank B, by a bent arm C, the under portion of C being notched
as at D, as, and for the purposes described.
Dated this 20th day of Fahmy 1804
FREDERIC PRINCE,
37, Cursitor Street, Chancery Lane, London, E.C.,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Pencils.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug.. 1893
Complete Specification Left. 13th Mar., 1894-Accepted, 14th Apr., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pencils.
I, JOSEPH GEORGE DODD 8 Mossy Bank Road Egremont Cheshire do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to pencils and consists in providing a case of wood or such
suitable material of a round or other desirable section and having a channel in
which the lead or marking material slides. A clip is provided which slides upon
the case and engages with the lead or marking material, through a slot formed in
the case.
By this arrangement the lead or marking material may be adjusted as
desired, so as to expose a fresh portion of the lead or marking material, thus
dispensing with the usual cutting away of the wooden or other casing as the lead or
marking material is worn away or used.
D. Jo. of August 1902
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Pencils.
I, JOSEPH GEORGE DODD, 8 Mossy Bank Road Egremont Cheshire 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 pencils and consists in providing a case of wood or such
suitable material of a round or other desirable section and having a channel in
which the lead or marking material slides. A clip is provided which slides upon
the case and engages with the lead or marking material through a slot formed in
By this arrangement the lead or marking material may be adjusted as
desired, so as to expose a fresh portion of the lead or marking material, thus
dispensing with the usual cutting away of the wooden or other casing as the lead
or marking material is worn away or used.
the case.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I annex drawings to which
I now refer.
Figure 1. is a side elevation of my invention.
Figure 2. cross section through line x-y in Figure 1.
Figure 3. cross section of a modified arrangement.
Referring to Figures 1 & 2 a is the outer casing of wood or the like, on which
the ferrule or clip 6 slides one end being bent so as to enter the slot c in the
casing a; the bent end bears against the end of the lead or writing material e.
When the lead or writing material has been consumed through use at the end f, the
same may be replenished by moving the ferrule or clip along the casing or outer
cover a. Referring to Figure 3, in this case the ferrule or clip is in the form of
a ring having the pin g projecting into the slot e in place of the bent end of the
before mentioned ferrule or clip b.

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. In wooden pencils; a longitudinal slot, which penetrates to the lead strip, or
writing substance in combination with a clip or other suitable device for moving
the lead strip or writing substance, substantially as herein described and
illustrated.
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1. 1004
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements relating to Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Feb., 1893-Accepted, 8th Apr., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
Improvements relating to Electric Incandescent Lamps.
I REGINALD HADDAN of the firm of Herbert Haddan & Co. Consulting
Engineers of 18 Buckingham Street Strand W.C. London Patent Agent do
hereby declare the nature of this invention a communication to me from abroad by
Gaston Dedreux Engineer of Munich in the Empire of Germany and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to cheapen the manufacture of electric incan-
descent lamps by avoiding the expensive use of platinum therein and enabling
cheaper metal to be substituted therefor.
The annexed drawing illustrates in sectional views the construction of the
improved lamp which differs from others in the following particulars.
In the neck or end a of the lamp, whether this end be of glass or any other
material, are arranged holes or cavities of lens like or other convenient form b,
which may be prolonged outwardly to a certain extent to form pipes or channels
communicating with the cavities, and into these holes project short wires c d
and c¹ d¹ of iron (or any other suitable metal or alloy) melted in so that they pass
respectively to the exterior and the interior of the lamp.
way.
The
The contact between these wires c d and c¹ d' is effected within the respective
cavities by mercury which is enclosed in the cavities. Inside the lamp the incan-
descent filament is fixed to the wires e d and c' d¹, the wires passing to the exterior
suitable
any
of the lamp provide for the electrical connection in
rarefying of the air is effected in the known manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is
An incandescent electric lamp in which electrical connection with the interior
filament is provided for by means of wires of metal other than platinum, the said
wires passing severally from cavities in the material of the lamp to the interior and
to the exterior thereof and being in electrical contact each with each in the cavity
by means of mercury in the cavity.
CL day of February 1893.
Automatic Indicator Showing the Position of the Plugs in Cocks, Taps, and the like.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 7th July, 1893-Accepted, 12th Aug., 1893
COMPLEIN DIBUITICATION.
Automatic Indicator Showing the Position of the Plugs in Cocks,
Taps, and the like.
I, JOSEPH BERGSTEIN of Beuthen, Upper Silesia, 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 ordinary system of relying on marks or notches for ascertaining the exact.
position of plugs in taps or cocks is very uncertain and does not allow of the
opening being properly regulated. This drawback is removed by the device
forming the subject of the present application in which, by means of an automatic
indicator, it can be seen at a glance whether the plug is open or closed or only
partially either way.
I will explain my invention with reference to the accompanying drawing in
which:
Fig. 1 is a side elevation with the plug in the closed position.
Fig. 2 is an upper view with the plug in the same position.
Fig. 3 is a side elevation with the plug open.
Fig. 4 is an upper view with the plug open.
Fig. 5 is a front elevation with plug open.
The device in its essential features consists of an indicating leaf b with the word
"shut" written on one side and the word "open" on the other and turning on a
hinge d under pressure of a spring fin such way that the indicating leaf lies flat
against the tap body when the plug c is open, the side of the indicator on which
open" is written being thus uppermost.
By means of a projection a attached to the plug c, the latter engages with the
indicating disc when the tap or cock is being closed and forces said disc against
the action of the spring f to the other side thus causing the word "shut" to be
uppermost.
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The projection
a and the disc b are so arranged that the latter shows the word
open" however slight the opening may be.
The indicator can of course be made more conspicuous in any other way or have
other forms or colors as desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and the manner in which the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A device for indicating the position of plugs in taps, cocks and the like,
consisting of an indicating leaf 6 of desired form, color or size turning on a hinge d
and so acted on by a projecting pin a attached to the plug and a spring f, that,
when the tap or cock is closed, the word "shut" and when open, the word "open
is uppermost substantially as described and shown in the drawing.
Dated this 7th day of July 1893.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for Applicant..
Improved Card Table.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Card Table.
I, HERMANN ANDERSCH of Luckenwalder Strasse 15, Königs Wusterhausen
near Berlin, Germany, Technical Chemist 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 card tables and consists in an improved arrangement
thereof or the combination therewith of receptacles for glasses, plates, cigars, ash
matches, scoring blocks and slates in such a manner that these articles do not
interfere with the player or can be knocked off, and after being put into their
respective places do not protrude above the top surface of the table.
On the drawing appended hereunto the improved card table is shewn by Fig. 1
in side view and by Fig. 2 in top view.
The box shaped receptacles A1, A2, A3, A4, fixed by means of hinges S¹S' to
the legs of the table serve for the reception of glasses. In the underside of the
bottom B of each of the same a sliding plate moving in dovetailed or equivalent
guides, may be arranged, which when drawn out is used for putting plates or dishes
upon.
A small lateral tray C is arranged on each receptacle for holding small articles
such as cigar holders and match boxes.
On the left hand of each player a small metal box is arranged fitting into a
recess cut in the table top so that it can easily be drawn out sideways. These
small boxes T1, T2, T3, T4, are formed with cross bars S³, S', serving to place
lighted cigars upon and arranged at a certain depth below the level of the top. The
ash is knocked off on the bars S³ S, and collected in the lower part of the boxes.
At the ends of the boxes ledges are formed by which they rest upon the table top,
on which indicators of the score of the game or consumption of beverages are
conveniently arranged.
In a recess of the table top, a scoring tablet or a slate K, is further arranged
provided with numbers and columns for indicating the players and their scores.
In the centre of the table in a slot in the top, a cigar end cutter Z is so arranged
that the ends cut off drop into a box & underneath the table top and are collected
therein.
Besides the appliances described, other articles for convenience of the players
may be arranged in or under the table top.
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 arrangement of a card table with boxes and receptacles below and in the
top thereof which permit articles used by the players, such as drinking vessels,
scoring apparatus, smoking utensils and ashes, to be placed therein in such a
manner that the top of the table is left free for playing substantially as hereinbefore
described and illustrated by the drawings.
Dated this 18th day of December 1893.
R. J. URQUHART,
57, Barton Arcade, Manchester, and 5, Clayton Square, Liverpool,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent.
Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Jan.. 1893-Accepted, 8th Apr., 1893.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamps.
We, GEORGE HALL, Merchant and JOSEPH DE MARR, Electrical Engineer,
both of Georgetown, Colorado, 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 :-
This invention has for object to provide a regulable electric lamp for use in
places such as hospitals, bed rooms, halls etcetera, where the full light of the lamp
is not required continuously, but 'where it is desired to produce full illumination
occasionally. The invention consists in the combination with an electric lamp, of
a resistance, preferably in the form of one or more concealed lamps, or a concealed
lamp, having, several carbon filaments of different resistance, and a switch for
throwing in the different resistances and also for short circuiting the resistances.
In the drawing

page_text: connected with the leads. The lamp L which is fitted to socket I, is provided
with two carbon filaments i, i, both connected at one end with a conductor j,
extending out through the lamp globe and terminating in a button k. The other
terminals of the filaments are connected with buttons 1, m. Lamp L is connected
with its socket by a bayonet joint, the studs n projecting from the sides of the
lamp being inserted in shaped slots in the side of the socket. When the lamp
is in its position in the socket, the button & touches the spring J and the lamp may
be turned so as to bring the one or the other of the buttons 1, m into contact with
spring K. The carbon filaments i, ¹, are made of different resistance to permit
of obtaining a strong or weak light, according as the one or the other of the
filaments is thrown into the circuit by turning the lamp in its socket.
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 the lamp socket I, the long contact spring J, and the
short contact spring K, of the lamp L provided with carbon filaments i, i¹ of
different resistance, the carbon filaments being connected to the contact button k
at one end and connected with separate contact buttons l, m, at the opposite end,
for the purpose specified substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 25th day of January 1893.
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicants.
Year: 1893

page_text: bucket and adapted to engage the projecting end of said spring, said hook being
provided with a projecting portion against which the bail is adapted to strike as
it swings in its bearings to release said hook substantially as described.
3rd. The herein described fire bucket having a cover, a spring secured to the top
of said cover, and having projecting ends, with hooks pivoted to the sides of said 5
bucket and adapted to engage the projecting ends of said spring, and adjustable
bearings for the ends of said spring to regulate the tension substantially as
described.
4th. The herein described fire bucket having a cover, a hook for retaining said
cover in place and a bail adapted to release said hook as it swings in its bearings 1
substantially as described.
Dated this 29th of August 1893.
CHARLES WOODBURY ROBINSON.
Improvements in Chamber Utensils.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Feb., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 4th Mar., 1893-Accepted 19th Aug., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Chamber Utensils.
ERNEST ALFRED LAURENCE L.D.S. Surgeon Dentist Montpellier View
3 Spa Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire. I do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
A sanitary bed chamber utensil to supersede the use of the ordinary chamber
utensil slop pail &c. effecting the immediate discharge of urine &c. into the water
trap of closet by means of a fixed pan and seat in the bed room.
Dated this 6th day of February 1893.
ERNEST ALFRED LAURENCE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Chamber Utensils.
I ERNEST ALFRED LAURENCE L.D.S. Surgeon Dentist, Montpellier View,
3 Spa Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire 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 sanitary pan or improved chamber fixed in a pedastal with a seat & cover.
The pan or chamber shall be connected with a pipe having a tap or valve to open
and close at will which shall empty itself into a lower water closet pan or
otherwise.
The pan or chamber may or may not be connected with the wash hand basins of
the room or with the water supply of the house so as to permit of a large quantity
of water to remain if desired, in the pan.
The drawing herewith represents a sectional view of my invention. A is the
chamber or sanitary pan B is the pedastal enclosing the same C is the seat
Dis the lid. E is the pipe by means of which the pan is emptied. F is the
valve or tap opening or closing the pipe. G is a metal or earthenware grating.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. A fixed and improved sanitary chamber utensil.
Dated this Twenty-ninth day of April 1893.
ERNEST ALFRED LAURENCE, L.D.S.
A New or Improved Combination Lamp.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Apr., 1893-Accepted, 27th May, 1893
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Combination Lamp.
I, MAURICE KARO of 48 Hatton Garden London Lamp 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:-
My invention relates to a new or improved combination lamp and has for its
object to combine a clock, timepiece, watch, or other similar horological instrument
with a lamp which may assume the form of a reading, suspension, wall or other
lamp.
According to my invention which I will describe by way of example as applied
to a small form of night lamp I utilise a portion of the oil reservoir of the same to
form a compartment or casing designed to contain the clock or time piece which is
arranged therein in such a manner that the dial of the same may be flush or nearly
so with one of the sides of the oil reservoir, which for the purpose of obtaining a
better reflection of the light above upon the dial below is preferably inclined or
slanted backwards, such reflection being enhanced by a suitable shade of opal or
other suitable material.
In the accompanying drawings in which like letters of reference indicate
corresponding parts-
Figure 1 is a front elevation of my improved combination lamp & clock
Figure 2 being a central vertical section thereof.
I have shown in the drawings a lamp provided with an oil reservoir having the
form of a truncated quadrangular pyramid supported by short feet but it is
obvious that my invention may be applied to lamps having oil reservoirs of various
shapes.
According to my invention I divide the oil reservoir a by means of a partition b
so as to form a compartment c closed by a lid hinged at h and provided with a
central circular perforation wherein is inserted the clock casing d held in position
by any suitable means, the bezel holding the glass cover protruding somewhat in
front of the said lid; the other parts of the lamp are of ordinary construction and
require no description. k is a knob whereby the lid / may be opened for the purpose
of winding up the clock. S is the lamp shade.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
:―
The combination with an oil lamp, of a clock, time piece, or other horological
instrument which is located in a part of the oil reservoir of the same substantially
as herein described and shown and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 20th day of April 1802
MAURICE KARO.
Improvements in Bricks or Blocks for Building Purposes.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bricks or Blocks for Building Purposes.
I, FRIEDRICH AUGUST BENY, of Kornsand, near Oppenheim, in the Empire of
Germany, Brick Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention has for its object an improved formation of brick for use in the
construction of roofs, vaults, chimneys, conduits, and analogous structures in which
a brickwork bond comprising stretcher and header courses is employed, such
brick being of solid or hollow formation as desired.
Bricks constructed according to my invention are illustrated in the annexed
drawings, in which :--
Figures 1 and 14 illustrate, respectively, a header and stretcher suitable for use
in the construction of brickwork roofs;
Figure 2 illustrates a brick (of hollow formation) suitable for use in the construc-
tion of arched or vaulted roofs.
Figure 3 illustrates the construction of a chimney with bricks formed according
to my invention; and
Figure 4 illustrates the construction of a pipe or conduit with bricks formed
according to my invention.
According to my invention each brick is provided with one or two dove-tail
grooves b and tongues a which fit into corresponding tongues and grooves formed
upon the neighbouring bricks, whereby a secure attachment between such bricks is
effected, and, amongst other advantages, the percolation of moisture is prevented.
The various brickwork bonds may be formed with bricks according to my invention
as with the ordinary bricks, but with this distinction-that with my bricks there
is not the same necessity for skill on the part of the bricklayer as is required when
laying bricks of the ordinary formation, since the disposition towards one another
of bricks according to my invention is determined by the position of the grooves
and tongues formed upon them. This advantage is more especially apparent in
the construction of pipes and analogous conduits.
By the employment of bricks formed according to my invention, vaulted roofs or
arches may be built without centering, thus considerably reducing the time spent
upon their construction.
The manufacture of the bricks above described with reference to the drawings
hereto attached does not require the employment of special machinery therefor, as
they may be moulded in the brick pressing machinery at present in use.
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 :-
Bricks or blocks for use in the formation of roofs, vaults, chimneys, conduits,
and analogous structures, with dove-tail tongues or projections (such as a) and
corresponding grooves (such as b); substantially as and for the purposes above set
forth.
ed this on day of January 1o.
CHEESBROUGH & ROYSTON, Fels. Chart. Inst. P.A.,
15, Water Street, Liverpool, Applicant's Patent Agents.
An Improved Medicine.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Sept., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 12th Dec., 1893--Accepted, 10th Feb., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Medicine.
JOHN HOWARD 11 Elizabeth Terrace Cork Store Clerk do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
16 oz. burned loaf sugar
16 oz. sugar of candy
2 oz. liquorice root
2 oz. ground ginger
2 oz. Epsom salts
2 oz. essence of dandelion
2 pints boiled water
all blended together in hot state.
JOHN
HOWARD,
11, Elizabeth Terrace, Cork, Store Clerk.
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Medicine.
JOHN HOWARD 11 Elizabeth Terrace Cork Store Clerk do hereby declare the
nature of my invention for AN IMPROVED MEDICINE and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:―
Sixteen oz. of burned loaf sugar, sixteen oz. of sugar of candy two oz. of
liquorice root, two oz. ground ginger, two oz. essence of dandelion, two oz. of
Epsom salts two pints of boiled water. The foregoing are all blendid together in
a hot state. The dose to be taken must depend on the age and strength of the
invalid.
That the manner of preparing my improved medicine may be better understood
I herewith append the following.-
I take the ingredients here-in-before mentioned and in the proportions specified.
I place them in a large vessell over a fire until they come to boiling heat. I then
set them aside to cool gradually. The improved medicine is then complete.
The purpose of the medicine is to act as a gentle purgative. I claim that it is
superior to any other purgative I know of inasmuch as one dose of it will continue
to act gently on the bowls for months.
It purifies the blood and consequently renders all the organs of the body sound
and healthy.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The manufacture and use for the purpose of medicine of an improved medicine
composed of the ingredients and prepared in the manner herein before mentioned.
Dated this 11th day of December 1893.
JOHN
HOWARD,
11, Elizabeth Terrace, Cork, Store Clerk.
Improvements in the Method of Arranging Wires for Electric Bell' and like Circuits.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Dec., 1893-Accepted, 10th Feb., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Method of Arranging Wires for Electric Bell'
and like Circuits.
1 WALTER BRIERLEY of Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax, in the County of
York, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention which has
been communicated to me by Philipp Weber, Mechanic and Johann Heinrich,
Manufacturer both of No. 40 Kohlenhofstrasse, Nurnberg in the Empire of
Germany, and in what manner. the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists of an improved method of completing electric circuit
between electric press buttons, electric bells, and electric batteries by which fewer
wires are employed, and the system is much simpler than heretofore.
The diagram illustrates the invention and in which the press buttons are
marked, a the indicator frame the bobbins or coils e the batteries d'd² d³
the main wires, ❀ P P P P PP.
According to this invention below or behind the indicator table b, are placed the
metal strips ele²e each of which is connected with one of the batteries d' d' d³.
All the bobbins or coils c of one of the rows of the indicator bare connected to
one of the metal strips the next to the strip e' and so on, while the connection
between the bobbins or coils c and the buttons a (contacts) is effected through
common wires ¹³ff. From these chief conducting wires f¹ƒƒ³ fƒ³ƒª
branch wires pass to the corresponding press buttons and the return wires are
connected with a chief wire 'g each to a battery for itself.
By the following example the electrical circuit is shown. Suppose the button II
in the second flat or storey of a building is pressed the circuit is closed and through
this the number II on the indicator b is made to disappear. First the current
(commencing at button II) runs through the wire to the chief conducting line f
thence into bobbin II then through metal strip e² into the battery d² thence by the
chief conducting line g the current is conveyed to the branch wire of the contact.
In like manner the electric current of all the other buttons is conveyed. In
extensive line systems a relay may be inserted for each storey of the building which
by the diagram is illustrated as applied to a 3 storey building the flats or floors
being marked I. II. III.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature and object of my
said invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that
what I claim is :-
For completing electric circuits as herein described, the bobbins or coils arranged
above each other and connected with but one conducting wire and all those arranged
in a transversal row likewise connected by but one return wire of one battery, and
in which the indicators of each transversal row are provided with a metal strip e
to which all the bobbins of the same row are connected.
Dated this 27th day of December 1893.
WALTER BRIERLEY,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax, Applicant.