matthewleechen/300YearsOfBritishPatents huggingface dataset:
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th June, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 16th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 1st May, 1897
ALFRED SIMPSON Priory Street Alcester R.S.O. Store Manager do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A piece of wire bent from the centre in a circular form leaving a small open
space, this takes about half the length of the wire, it then assumes a diamond
shape.
The two sides are brought close together a short distance from the ends and then
diverge at right angles.
This shape is for attaching tickets to boots, shoes &c.
Slight alterations in the shape will be required for attachment to other goods.
For labelling textile fabrics a circle is formed as before mentioned after which
the sides diverge, the ends (which are pointed) are bent and made to overlap
each other, forming the short leg of a triangle, the other legs being about twice the
length.
For labelling furniture and hardware a second circle is formed, the sides diverging
at right angles a short distance from the ends.
Tlated this 18th day of June 1896
ALFRED SIMPSON.
I, ALFRED SIMPSON of Priory Street, Alcester, R.S.O. Stall Manager, do
hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object of my invention is to effect improvements in spring ticket
attachments.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and
ascertained reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which
similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts..
Fig. 1 illustrates one form of my invention.
Fig. 2 illustrates another form, with the points overlapping each other, when
closed.
Fig. 3 shows the same sprung open; and
Fig. 4 shows another form of my invention.
In Fig. 1 is shown the form of spring attachment which is preferred for
attaching tickets to boots, shoes, and the like. a is the spring head, and bb are
the gripping bends, the attachment being made of spring wire. The ticket is first
threaded upon the clip, and the ends 66 are then attached to the article to be
ticketed, by being sprung thereupon.

page_text: Figs. 2 and 3 illustrate the form of my invention which is preferred for attaching
tickets or labels to textile fabrics and the like. a is the spring head. cc are
pointed ends which enter the fabric and secure the attachment and ticket thereto,
after being sprung open as shown in Fig. 3...
Fig. 4 illustrates another form of my invention, suitable for the attachment of
tickets or labels 'to furniture, hardware, and other manufactured articles; the
ends bb, or the large bends d d being used for attaching the same to the article to
be labelled.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The manufacture and use of spring ticket attachments formed of wire,
substantially as herein before described and illustrated by the drawings.
°
Dated 10th March 19007
GEORGE DOWNING & SONS,
8 Quality Court, London, W.C., Agents.
Year: 1896

page_text: JOHN GORDON SQUIRE, 7 St. Margarets Road Brockley, London S.E. Mechanical
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention is an improved apparatus for the utilization of Electricity supplied
from the main & spirit of Benzole to obtain a light for cigars pipes or cigarettes
& from which other lights may be obtained.
I have a vapour lamp which when struck against a flexible wire brush immediately
ignites & is ready for use the lamp can be easily released from the wire connections
and carried away from the bracket if necessary.
I do not use electricity for lighting cigars pipes or cigarettes but only to ignite the
vapour lamp and I do not use a battery or coil in any form.
The way to ignite the vapour lamp is by striking the nozzle (which is connected
with one terminal) upon a flexible wire brush (which is connected to the other
terminal) which completes the circuit making a small spark sufficient to ignite the
vapour lamp.
DL:
Ja £ Man 1900
I, JOHN GORDON SQUIRE, 7 St. Margarets Road Brockley, London Mechanical
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to he performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention is an improved apparatus for lighting cigars, pipes or cigarettes, by
the utilization of electricity supplied from the mains and a spirit vapour lamp which
is ignited by completing the circuit.
The Lamp is connected with one terminal and the nozzle struck against a flexible
wire brush which is connected to the other terminal which produces a spark sufficient
to ignite the vapour lamp.
A represents Rubbing contact brush terminal. Extinguisher. C Swivel contact.
d Incandescent lamp. E Lamp holder. f Positive wire. G negative wire. H Spirit
vapour lamp. I Spirit vapour lamp holder. J Rubbing contact brush.
The Incandescent Lamp d is enclosed in the case C Shown in sheet 3 of the
Drawings and is merely intended to act as a Resistance, the current passing through
the Lamp d to the swivel contact c.

page_text: The vapour lamp when struck against a flexible wire brush immediately ignites &
is ready for use, the lamp can be easily released from the wire connection and carried
away from the holder if necessary.
The way to ignite the vapour lamp is by striking the nozzle (which is connected
with the positive wire) against a flexible wire brush (which is connected with the
negative wire) which completes the circuit making a sinall spark sufficient to ignite
the vapour lamp.
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 :
1st. Using electricity from the mains instead of batteries.
Dated this twenty third day of June one thousand eight hundred and ninety
seven.
JOHN G. SQUIRE.
Improvements in the Production of Sulpho Acids and Colouring Matters therefrom.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Nov., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 18th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 16th Oct., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 18th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 16th Oct., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Production of Sulpho Acids and Colouring
Matters therefrom.
We READ HOLLIDAY & SONS LIMITED of Upperhead Row, Huddersfield, in the
County of York, Manufacturing Chemists, and JOSEPH TURNER of Spink Field
Road, Birkby, Huddersfield aforesaid, Chemist, and HARRY DEAN of 21 Green-
head Road, Huddersfield aforesaid, Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in the production of Sulpho Acids and
colouring matters therefrom.
We have found that by reducing the nitro compounds of a and B Napthylamine
having the constitution 1:5, 2:6, 2:8, with the neutral or acid sulphites of the
alkalies soluble in water, we obtain the sulpho acids of the corresponding Naphta-
lene Diamines which are useful for the formation of colouring matters by com-
bination with Diazo or Tetrazo compounds or the Sulpho acids themselves may
be converted into tetrazo compounds and combined with other colour forming
bodies.
101
1000
1
WM. BROOKES & SON,
55 and 56 Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in the Production of Sulpho Acids and Colouring
Matters therefrom.
We READ HOLLIDAY & SONS LIMITED of Upper Head Row, Huddersfield in the
County of York, Manufacturing Chemists, and JOSEPH TURNER of Spink Field
Road Birkby, Huddersfield aforesaid, Chemist and HARRY DEAN of 21 Green-
head Road, Huddersfield aforesaid, 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 improvements in the production of Sulpho Acids and
colouring matters therefrom.
We have found that by reducing the nitro compounds of a and B Naphtylamine
having the constitution 1:5, 2:5, 2:8, with the neutral or acid sulphites of the
alkalies soluble in water, we obtain the sulpho acids of the corresponding Naphta-
lene Diamines which are useful for the formation of colouring matters by com-
bination with Diazo or Tetrazo compounds or the Sulpho Acids themselves may

page_text: 5. The production of Naphtylenediamine Sulpho Acids and colouring matters
as set forth in the preceding claims.
Dated the 16th day of August 1897
WM. BROOKES & SON;
55 and 56 Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicants.
Improved Apparatus for Dressing or Trueing Up Grindstones.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Apparatus for Dressing or Trueing Up Grindstones.
I, WILLIAM BRIGHT, of No. 4 Baron Street, in the City of Sheffield, File Grinder,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object of my invention is to dispense with the operations commonly known as
"racing" and "hacking" of grindstones now usually employed to counteract unequal
wear and also to produce an improved cutting surface.
To attain these results I fix to the trough or to the frame in which the grindstone
is worked, an apparatus which may be more easily described and understood by
reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein
Fig. 1, is a top view of a grindstone trough having my improved apparatus attached
thereto. Fig. 2, is a side elevation of the same.
Fig. 3, is a full side view of one of the circular toothed hackers; and
Fig. 4, an outline of a few links of the chain I prefer to use to secure uniformity of
movement of the screws which set up the hackers towards the grindstone.
Briefly speaking my apparatus consists of a pair of frames F, carrying sliding
blocks B, suitably bushed to receive a cross axle or spindle A, upon which are firmly
secured several hardened circular steel plates H. having spiked teeth, these plates in
consequence of the use they are put to, are called "hackers," and are kept apart by
plain washers W. One end of the spindle A, has a knob K, or a hand wheel fitted
loosely thereto to enable the workman to pull the spindle A. end ways to and fro across
the face of the grindstone G. The sliding blocks B, are moved up by the screws S.
and operated by means of the toothed wheels T, which are connected together by the
pitched chain C, to secure equality of movement; the whole apparatus being bolted or
attached to the grindstone trough E, in any convenient manner.
The practical operation of the apparatus is as follows:-The grindstone G. being
revolving, the screws S, are revolved until the tips of the teeth in the hackers H, are
forced into contact with the grindstone which causes them to revolve aiso, then by
means of the knob K, the spindle A, is traversed across the face of the stone whereby
the points of the hacker teeth strike off particles of the stone and produce a uniform
surface with greatly increased cutting capacity. The hackers are drawn to one side
clear of the stone and there remain stationary until it is again desired to dress the
face of the stone.
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
1 claim is :-
The combination of parts constituting with the circular toothed hackers and pitch
chain, slides and spindle a complete apparatus for dressing grindstones, substantially
as herein described and illustrated.
ISAAC BECK,
65 Brown Street, Sheffield, Agent for the Applicant.
A Steel Block for Sharpening Knives, Scythes, Shearing Hooks, Garden Shears, and all other kinds of Edge Tools, or Weapons.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th July, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 30th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 17th July, 1897
A Steel Block for Sharpening Knives, Scythes, Shearing Hooks,
Garden Shears, and all other kinds of Edge Tools, or Weapons.
JAMES DAWSON 77 Dumbarton Road Partick Scotland Mechanic do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I make a block of hardened Steel which when formed into a concave Shape, and
Ground, becomes capable of Sharpening all kinds of Edge tools, Cutlery, weapons
etc., the process being, simply to draw the Implement across the upper portion of
the Concave Steel Block, until the desired Sharpness is obtained, I further claim
that this process will not reduce the temper of any implement sharpened thereon.
I make the Steel block Detachable, and reversable by the aid of Screws, or
Fasteners to wooden or metal holder.
1000
JAMES
DAWSON,
77 Dumbarton Road, Partick, N.B.
A Steel Block for Sharpening Knives, Scythes, Shearing Hooks,
Garden Shears, and all other kinds of Edge Tools or Weapons.
JAMES DAWSON, Mechanic, 77 Dumbarton Road, Partick, Glasgow, Scotland 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 Invention consists of a block of hardened steel 4 inches by inch by inch
or other suitable size made concave on all its surfaces, hollow ground and sharpened
on all its edges. Holes are drilled in the block to allow of its being fixed by
means of screws or other attachments to a stand, which may be of wood, iron or
other suitable material.
The block being held in position by means of said fixtures, the blade of knife or
weapon required to be sharpened is drawn lightly across any of the exposed edges
until a sharp edge is obtained.
In Figure 1 of drawing A. B. C. D. represents the side of the block which is
uppermost when in use. Letters e. f. represent the holes for fixing, which may be
formed in any other position that may be suitable.
Figure 2 shews a longitudinal section through centre of block shewing position of
holes e and f.
Figure 3 represents an end view of block shewing hollowed faces and edges.

page_text: The block is used for sharpening all classes of edge tools, cutlery and weapons by
the planing process described, without injuring or destroying the temper of the
blade.
The block being made portable, may be unfixed and its position on stand or
holder reversed to allow of all its edges being utilized for sharpening purposes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be used, I declare that what I
claim is,
A concave shaped and hollow ground steel block for sharpening all classes of edge
tools, cutlery and weapons by the planing process described without injuring or
destroying the temper of the blade.
JAMES DAWSON,\
A New or Improved Manufacture of Artificial Stone.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 14th Aug., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Manufacture of Artificial Stone.
I, PETER KLEBER, Manufacturer of St. Johanner Rotenhof, St. Johann, Saarbrucken
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 :-
The object of the present invention is a process for the production of artificial stone
from gypsum, which does not crack under the influence of the atmosphere and is
unaffected by the weather.
For the purpose of producing a plastic substance which does not harden immediately,
gypsum is mixed with a mixture of potash and slaked lime. The materials are further
treated with dilute sulphuric acid and hydrated sulphate of lime the following chemical
processes being effected.
Firstly the potash is dissolved and forms with the lime carbonate of lime and
while the potash-lye is converted into sulphate of potash which then dissolves.
A plastic substance is now to hand which does not readily harden but which can be
hardened and formed under pressure.
A further treatinent with a solution of alum is effected for the purpose of eliminating
any alkali that may still be present. The alum is decomposed and alumina formed
which in its turn still further hardens the stone-
The practical outcome of the process is as follows:-
Ten parts of sifted ashes, potash and other alkaline carbonates are mixed dry with
one part of a mixture composed of eighty parts of gypsum and twenty parts of slaked
lime. The resulting well worked mixture is then treated with a solution of saturated
sulphate of lime acidified with five per cent. of sulphuric acid and kneaded until a plastic
pliable substance is formed. This substance serves for the production of stone which
is pressed into the required forms under strong pressure. The unfinished stone is
then placed in a saturated solution of alum or other of the alum salts which is acidified
with one third of sulphuric acid and after being dried is fit for use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said

page_text: invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The process for the production of artifical stone in which potash is mixed dry
with mixture of gypsum and slaked lime and worked with saturated acidified
hydrated sulphate of lime so as to form a plastic substance whereupon the unfinished
stone resulting therefrom is treated with a saturated solution of alum acidified with
sulphuric acid substantially as set forth.
2. The new or improved manufacture of artifical stone substantially as set forth.
Dated this 4th day of September 1896.
PETER KLEBER,
Per J. G. Lorrain, C.P.A.,
Filing Agent.
Harness Saddle Flap Shield.
Year: 1896

page_text: Harness Saddle Flap Shield.
WILLIAM ASH, 30 Upper Hall Lane Walsall, Manager, THOMAS SWIFT
101 Camden Street Walsall, Gig Saddle Foreman do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
Our invention relates to gig, cab, buggy, cart and all kinds of harness saddles, to
protect the same from hard wear, by riveting, stitching or otherwise fastening, or
securing a metal plate, or piece of leather, or other material or substance on to the
flap of the saddle, at the lower part, where the traces and shaft tugs are constantly
in friction with the saddle by rubbing against the flap.
This invention will make the saddle to last very much longer, and so secure
economy in the use thereof.
Dated this 27th day of October 1896
WILLIAM ASH.
THOMAS SWIFT.
We, WILLIAM ASH 30 Upper Hall Lane Walsall, Manager, and THOMAS
SWIFT 101 Camden Street, Walsall, Gig Saddle Foreman, 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 gig, cab, buggy cart and all kinds of harness saddles to
protect the same from hard wear by rivetting, stitching or otherwise fastening or
securing a metal plate, or piece of leather or other material or substance on to the
flap of the saddle, at the lower part where the traces shafts and tugs are constantly
in friction with the saddle, by rubbing against the flap.
This invention will make the saddle to last very much longer, and so secure
economy in the use thereof.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I will now refer to the
annexed drawings in which
Figure 1. is a side elevation of my invention attached to a harness saddle flap.
Figure 2. sectional end view.
a is the saddle flap to which the plate b, which may be of any a suitable material
such as metal, is secured, by means of the rivets or the like c. This plate b is so
placed as to receive the friction or rubbing caused by the traces, shafts and tugs d
so as to prevent same from rubbing directly upon the leather thus reducing the
wear upon same.
It will be seen that any suitable kind of material may be employed to form the
plate b as I have only mentioned metal as one of the suitable materials; and the
shape of the plate 6 may be varied to suit the position in which it is secured.
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 :-
In harness saddles in combination therewith; a plate of metal or other suitable
material secured to the side flaps of same by means of rivets or the like for the
purpose of preventing the direct rubbing or friction of the traces, shafts or tugs
upon the leather of which same is formed.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicants.
Apparatus and Means for Lighting Velocipedes and other Moving Structures.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Apparatus and Means for Lighting Velocipedes and other Moving
Structures.
WILLIAM TICE Gas Engineer 1 Wellington Chambers Westminster do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention is for the purpose of supplying light to suitable burners of lamps
of bicycles, tricycles velocipedes, or other moving structures, by placing within
the tubes of the framework or other portions of such structures, or in suitable
tubes or vessels attached to or carried by them liquified acetyline, carbide, or
vapour or other gases compressed or otherwise, and conveying it from thence to
the lamp or lamps & automatically regulating the pressure to the point proper for
combustion at the burners.
Dated this 20th day of February 1806
Apparatus and Means for Lighting Velocipedes and other Moving
Structures.
I, WILLIAM TICE Gas Engineer of 1 Wellington Chambers Westminster in the
County of London do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
My invention is for the purpose of supplying light to suitable burners of lamps
of bicycles, tricycles, velocipedes or other vehicles, by placing within the tubes of
the framework or other portion of such structures, or in suitable tubes or vessels
attached to or carried by them liquified acetylene, or vapour, compressed, and con-
veying it from such tubes or vessels to the lamp or lamps, and automatically
regulating the pressure to the point proper for combustion by any suitable means.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
The employment of acetylene in liquid or vapour form, under pressure, for use as
a lighting agent in lamps of velocipedes, cycles, and other like structures
substantially as hereinbefore described.
1000
WILLIAM TICE.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1896
Complete Specification' Left, 12th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 14th Nov. 1896
I CORNELIUS HORTON of Newton Street, Birmingham in the County of
Warwick, Estate Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention has reference to wood screws and the like screws.
In describing my invention I form the screw with two or more threads around:
the screw proper, the said threads tapering away to a point at the end of
the screw.
In my improved wood screw the leverage of the screw is uniformly equalized
around the threads of the same, and as soon as one of my improved screws enters
the wood, the screw is held perfectly upright and steady by the threads of the
same, and in a position ready for driving or screwing into the wood.
When my improved wood screw is driven or partly driven home with a blow
from a hammer the same when entering the wood from the force of the blow, gives
to the screw, through the two or more threads, a turning motion just as if the same-
was being screwed into the wood by means of a screw driver, and also my improved
screw enters the wood at a much quicker speed, than is the case with the single-
threaded wood screws.
Dated this 10th day of January 1896.
CORNELIUS HORTON.
I CORNELIUS HORTON of Newton Street Birmingham in the County of
Warwick Estate Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what.
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained.
in and by the following statement:-
In describing my invention I will refer to the accompanying drawing in which
Fig. 1 shews a wood screw according to my invention for driving or partly
driving and
Fig. 2 a wood screw for screwing.
The same letters of reference indicate the same or corresponding parts in both
the figures of the drawing.
According to my invention I make a wood screw or the like screw A as shewn.
in both the figures, having two threads a' a' the threads a' a' running into each
other at the extreme end a³ (or near the same) and so forming the point a³ of the
wood screw. The said wood screw A is by means of the said threads a' a' held
perfectly upright and steady and does not move side-ways when a screw as shewn.
by Fig. 1 is hit with a hammer, or when a screw as shewn by Fig. 2, has the
pressure applied to the head of the screw when screwing the same home with a
screw driver.
It is to be understood that I make wood screws or the like with three or more
threads if desired.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A wood screw having two or more threads, the said threads terminating and
forming the point for the purpose substantially as herein described and illustrated
by the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 10th day of October 1896.
CORNELIUS HORTON.
Improvements in Children's Trumpets, and in Musical Notation for the same.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Nov., 1896-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Children's Trumpets, and in Musical Notation for
the same.
I, OSWALD RAUNER, of 9 Bindergasse, Nuremberg, Bavaria, in the Empire
of Germany, Instrument 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 relates to improvements in the construction of children's trumpets
differing from those hitherto used inasmuch as the keys with their rods are not
soldered to the valves or firmly connected to them, but are simply inserted, and
will then hold fast. For this purpose each valve is pressed by a spring on the
reed frame and is provided with a slit which loosely clips a groove in the end of n
pressing rod.
Such being the nature and object of my said invention, the following is a
complete description of same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings,
in which :-
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section of one of the improved trumpets.
Fig. 2 is an elevation, with tubo pa rtly in section, in order to afford a view of
the reed frame seen from behind.
Fig. 3 is a cross-section of a trumpet, drawn to an enlarged scale.
According to this invention, the trumpet tube is provided with holes a in which
are received the pressing rods g carrying the keys h. The keys h are placed in
position by forcing them through the holes a until the small knobs press against
and then pass the elastic valves o, when the latter will spring forwards until the
slit catches in the notch of the pressing rod g, and holds the latter in position.
The rods g are guided by the holes a in the trumpet tube.
A further improvement in the present trumpet consists in varying the colours of
the keys. Instead of notes or cyphers, the child is shewn the tunes to ho played
in colours, aud depresses the keys according to such prescribed colours, and is able
to play a tune without any further knowledge.
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 trumpet in which the elastic valves are connected with the pressing
rods g bearing the keys h, in such a manner that slots d in the valves clip the
notches in the rods g, as and for the purpose herein described, and substantially
as illustrated by the aunexed drawings.
(2.) In a trumpet of the olass horein described, keys of different colours, as and
for the purpose herein described.
Dated this 20th Jan CAL
OSWALD RAUNER,
By his Agents, Brierley & Howard,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 19th May, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 19th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 1st May, 1897
FLORENCE HUTCHISON STIRLING and LUCY HUTCHISON STIRLING both of
4 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh Scotland no occupation do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to prevent ladies' skirts from falling down at the
waist behind, when worn with a shirt or blouse, & also to support the weight of the
skirt on the shoulders.
It consists of a waistband with adjustable shoulder straps, on the centre of
the back of which is a hook. The brace is to be worn under the shirt or blouse;
the book is passed through a button-hole in the back of the latter, & the skirt is
then attached to the hook by means of an eye which is sewn on the centre of the
skirt band.
Dated this 18th day of May 1896
F. HUTCHISON STIRLING.
LUCY HUTCHISON STIRLING.
We, FLORENCE HUTCHISON STIRLING and LUCY HUTCHISON STIRLING
both of 4 Laverockbank Road Edinburgh, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to keep ladies skirts and blouses in proper
position, and also to support the skirt.
It consists of a waist band with adjustable shoulder straps, on the centre of the
back of which is a hook. The brace is to be worn under the skirt or blouse, the
hook is passed through a button hole made in the casing at the back of the skirt,
and the skirt is then attached to the hook by means of an eye which is sewn on
the centre of the back of the skirt band on the inner side.
In order that our invention may be fully understood I will now refer to the
annexed drawings in which :-
Figure 1. is a perspective view of our invention.
a is a band which encircles the waist of the wearer and is secured by the buckle b
or the like. The straps c are secured to the band a at d and pass over the shoulders
of the wearer being secured to the buckles e which are secured to the band a. fis
a hook which is secured to the straps c and band a, g being an eyelet or loop which
is secured to the skirt or dress and engages upou the hook f. By this arrange-
ment it will be seen that the skirt is prevented from falling down or away from
the blouse.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. The device for supporting skirts & maintaining blouses & skirts in their
relative positions consisting of a waist band and shoulder straps connected
together by buckles and carrying a hook which engages in an eyelet or loop
secured to the skirt band or dress, substantially as described and illustrated
herein.
Dated this 10th dex of February 1807
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicants.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th June, 1896
Complete Specification Left. 14th Dec.. 1898-Accepted. 24th Dec., 1896
WALTER LONGDIN 22 Livesey Street Oldham Road Manchester Foreman do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this improvement is to prevent dirt &c. getting in mouth of
aerated water and other bottles when upside down in box.
It consists of grooves cut out of the box bottom either along or accross which
prevent the mouth of bottle resting on a flat surface.
By this improvement ale and porter and other bottles may be effectually
drained after washing.
WALTER LONGDIN.
impro
BOX 10r
avor a
I WALTER LONGDIN, of 22 Livesey Street, Oldham Road, Manchester, in
the County of Lancaster, 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 improvement is to prevent dirt or other extraneous matter
from getting into the mouths of aerated water and other bottles when placed
upside down in a box.
The invention 'consists of grooves cut out of the box bottom either along or
across the said box bottom, or other equivalent formation of the said box bottom
which prevents the mouths of the bottles from resting upon a flat surface.
By this improvement also the bottles may be more effectually drained after
washing.
My invention will be readily understood on reference to the accompanying
drawings.
Fig. 1 is a transverse section of a box for aerated water bottles made according
to my invention, Fig. 2 is a partial plan thereof with the partitions for supporting
the bottles removed.
Fig. 1 is an enlarged section of part of the bottom of the box.
Fig. 3 is a partial longitudinal section of a somewhat modified form of box,
Fig. 4 being a section across part of the bottom thereof (enlarged). Fig. 4 shews
a modified form of such section.
Figs. 1 and 2 shew the bottom a of the box with a series of grooves a cut out
therefrom. Figs. 4 and 44 shew that the grooves a' may be formed by raised
ribs a* on the box bottom and the same purpose effected. I may also make the
ribs forming the grooves stop short of the edge of the bottom so that the sides of
the box may fit upon the bottom more perfectly, and that the liquid drained from

page_text: In the case shewn at Figs. 1 and 2 the liquid will run out at the ends of the
grooves a¹.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improved box for aerated water and other bottles having grooves formed in
the bottom of the box, substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated this 11th day of December 1896.
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Mar., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 30th Nov., 1896-Accepted. 19th Mar. 1897
Date of Application, 19th Mar., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 30th Nov., 1896-Accepted. 19th Mar.. 1897
JOHN WILLIS CUFFLING Ford Ridgeway near Chesterfield Derbyshire Coal
Miner JOHN UNWIN Ford Ridgeway near Chesterfield Derbyshire Coal Miner.
We do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I take a piece of zinc wire 5 inches in length & of an inch in diam., next I
heat the piece of wire in a smithy fire, & bend or twist it so that it will form a
circle in the centre of of an inch. Next I take 3 inches of same wire & form
it into a link an inch in length, to which I attach the aforementioned circle. Next
I take 6 inches of the same wire & turn an hook on each end, one end I attach
to the link & close or weld, & the other end I attach to the mothe & weld.
Dated this the 16th day of March 1896
JOHN WILLIS CUFFLING.
JOHN UNWIN.
stening
We, JOHN WILLIS CUFFLING Ford Ridgeway near Chesterfield Derbyshire
Coal Miner and JOHN UNWIN Ford Ridgeway near Chesterfield Derbyshire Coal
Miner do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
To be made of malleable iron & wire. The cross bar & link or links to
which the hooked or curved wire is attached to be cast in malleable iron. The
label fastening to be inserted through a hole in the end of corve, from outside, so
that the bar will cross hole, on the inner side of corve & thereby prevent the
label from becoming detached, by any other means, than being taken off by hand.
To be made of malleable iron & wire. The cross bar as shown in Fig. A. 1 of
drawing to be 31 inches long, and 16 of an inch in thickness from each end to
central hole, the central hole to be inch diam. as shown in Fig. A 2 of drawing.
The link to be 11 inches long & made of malleable iron, & 16 in. diam. or
thick, as shown in Fig. B 1 of drawing. The wire to be coppered or bronzed &
twisted at each end to form a loop or nose to which the link & label is attached.
The said wire is 7 or 8 inches long & in. thick, as shown in Fig. B 2 of
drawing.
I claim for my invention that

page_text: the link & twisted at one end & fitted on to the label at the other end & twisted
in the same manner to secure the label to the label fastening & that the novelty
consists in its being malleable iron & wire instead of twine or other matter.;
Dated this the 16th dor of March 1907
JNO. W. CUFFLING.
Improvements in Construction of Outer Covers of Pneumatic Tyred Wheels.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 26th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 3rd Apr., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Construction of Outer Covers of Pneumatic Tyred
Wheels.
HARRY WHITE FIELD TRICKET both of 24 Knight's Hill Road West Norwood
London S.E., Cycle Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
Protection from puncturing by means of the insertion of a strip of fine gauze
wire which may be either applied as a shield to existing outer covers or fixed
behind or woven in the rubber of the said outer cover.
H. WHITE.
F. TRICKET.
Improvements in Construction of Outer Covers of Pneumatic Tyred
Wheels.
We, HARRY WHITE, and FIELD TRICKETT, both of 24 Knight's Hill West
Norwood, London S.E. 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:-
Improvement for the prevention of punctures in pneumatic tyres by the insertion
of gauze wire which may be either applied as a shield to existing outer covers,
fastened behind or woven in the rubber of the said outer covers.
Referring to the annexed drawings, Figure 1 is a cross section of a tyre
constructed according to my invention.
a is the rubber or outer tyre, b is a strip of wire gauze extending right round the
tyre and is secured between the layers of canvas c & d which are secured to the
wires e, e, held by the rim f. or if desired the wire gauze b may be woven in
the rubber or outer tyre a.
It will be seen that if the rubber tyre a & the layers of canvas d & d' were
punctured, the wire gauze would prevent the puncture from extending to the air
chamber g thereby preventing the deflation of the tyre.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. In covers for pneumatic tyres a strip or band of wire gauze enclosed or
carried, in said outer cover substantially as described and illustrated herein and
for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 26th day of January 1897.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicants.
Improvement in Oil, Water Colour, and other Painting.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 7th Nov., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Oil, Water Colour, and other Painting.
We, CHARLES COWEN SCHIRM, Artist, and OTTO LESSING, Professor, both
of 51 Königin Augusta Strasse Berlin Germany do hereby declare the nature of
our invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The methods of painting hitherto employed, whether for pictures or for
decorative purposes possess in common the disadvantage that the pigment the body
of the colour deteriorates, and even under the influence of slight chemical actions
only, changes or is spoilt. Thus for instance if white lead, which constitutes the
main body in almost every kind of painting, is brought into contact with sulphu-
retted hydrogen it will turn black. Zino white will be destroyed if subjected
to the action of diluted sulphuric acid and cinnabar turns grey and dull in time
under the action of the air. Mixing the colours is often sufficient to create
disadvantages because one colour is often decomposed by another. Thus for
instance if white lead and cadmium yellow are mixed sulphide of lead will be
formed which soon dulls the otherwise bright mixture. The binding means and
the ground colours on which the pigment is applied tend often to deteriorate the
latter. The colours which can be used in alfresco painting are very restricted
owing to the fact that the lime used as ground colour and binding means destroys
many of the colours ordinarily used. If other binding means are employed, other
disadvantages are incurred.
If drying oils are employed, one colour absorbs more of the oil than another
with the result that one will dry more quickly than the other which causes cracks.
and blisters, when one colour is painted over the other.
All the above disadvantages are obviated by employing finely ground coloured
glass flux instead of the pigment.
These fluxes are impervious to the action of all chemicals with the exception of
hydrofluoric acid, they aro absolutely weather proof have no mutual influence with
each other whatever and when mixed with like percentage of the binding medium,
possess, like consistency irrespective of the colour.
They all dry simultaneously and are totally indifferent to the various binding
means such as oil caseine, empera, lime, waterglass etc. Thus no restriction of the
colours is necessary, and in view the present perfection of the art any number of
tones may be produced against a very limited number of pigments hitherto known
apart from mixtures of the same.
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 improvement in all classes of painting which consists in substituting finely
powdered coloured glass fluxes with the exception of the known amalt instead of
the ordinary mineral colours and varnishes substantially as described.
Dated this 27th day of August 1896.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in and relating to Railway and Tramway Chairs and Sleepers.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 24th May, 1897-Accepted, 24th Sept., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Railway and Tramway Chairs and
Sleepers.
I BENJAMIN WILLIAM CLAYTON BOTHAM of "Ravenswood," Stanford Avenuo
Hassocks, Sussex, Architect and Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
Iron chairs and iron sleepers are cast in one for the construction of submerged
or partially submerged and steep grade permanent ways so that the proper uniform
guage may be always maintained. These sleepers have suitable flanged supports
so that they may be firmly secured in concrete or other hard material embeded
in the natural surrounding soil. The rails rest on wooden seats and are held in
position by wedges or keys of wood, or other suitable material.
Dated this 22nd day of August 1896.
BENJAMIN WILLIAM CLAYTON BOTHAM,
Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Railway and Tramway Chairs and
Sleepers.
I BENJAMIN WILLIAM CLAYTON BOTILAM of "Ravenswood," Stanford Avenue,
Hassocks, Sussex, Architect and Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention which consists in improvements in and relating to railway and
tramway chairs and sleepers is particularly designed for the construction of
permanent ways of railways tramroads and the like such as are or may be
periodically covered by the flowing tide. In order that my invention may be the
better understood I have appended herewith a sheet of drawings in which the
chairs, sleepers rails and the like are shown in vortical elevation in Fig. 1 and in
plan in Fig. 2. The iron chairs B and iron sleepers A shown in Figs. 1 & 2
are preferably cast in one so that a uniform gauge may be always maintained,
these sleepers have suitable flanged supports G so that they may be firmly secured
in concrete or other hard material embedded in and supported by the natural
surrounding soil. The rails C rest on wooden seats E and are held in position
by wedges or keys D of wood or other suitable material.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
Improvements in the construction of railway and tramroad permanent ways,
by casting or making the sleepers and chairs in one thereby always maintaining
a uniform gauge and ensuring extra stability to the metals or lines, substantially
as hereinbefore described.
Dated this 21st day of May 1897
BENJAMIN WILLIAM CLAYTON BOTHAM,
Applicant.
BENJAMIN WILLIAM CLAYTON BOTHAM,
Applicant.
Improved Means applicable for Use in Purifying the Atmosphere.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 6th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means applicable for Use in Purifying the Atmosphere.
I, ADOLF KORNFELD, of 8, Ufergasse, VI, Vienna, in the Empire of Austria,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to improved means adapted for use in purifying the
atmosphere of dwelling rooms and other confined spaces; and consists in the
employment of a mixture of carbonate of ammonia (sal alkali or salts of
hartshorn), oil of lavender (or other perfume) and acetic ether, in the proportions
of about 100 parts by weight of the ammoniacal salt, 10 parts of perfume and
1 part of. the ether. The mixture having been prepared is placed in an
hermetically-closed vessel and allowed to stand for 24 hours or thereabouts.
A portion of this mixture is placed in a vessel closed or capable of being
closed at the bottom, and having a mouth or opening that can be partially or
wholly closed at will, so as to allow of the escape to the atmosphere of a
regulated quantity of the volatile products. A vessel suitable for this purpose
is illustrated in Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings. The vessel a is closed at
the top by means of a cover b (Fig. 2) which encloses or is enclosed by the upper
extremity of the vessel. In the neck of the latter, as also in the cover, are holes:
or openings c, which correspond with one another, and which by turning the cover
round may be partially or wholly closed, so as to permit the escape from the
vessel of a larger or smaller quantity of the volatile products, or to close the
outlet entirely.
The vessel a may be mounted upon a slab or frame f by means of clasps or.
clamps d and suspended from a hook which passes through the hole e.
The volatile gases liberated from the contents of the vessel mix with the air in
the room, purify the same and act generally as an antiseptic.
Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I claim :-
1. For purifying the atmosphere of dwelling rooms and other confined spaces,.
the employment of a vessel, such as a, capable of being wholly or partially closed,.
and containing a mixture of carbonate of ammonia (sal alkali or salts of hartshorn),.
oil of lavender or other suitable perfume and acetic ether.
2. The herein described apparatus adapted for use in purifying air in the
manner referred to in the preceding claiming clause, and comprising a vessel a,
the neck of which is provided with openings c, and is fitted with a cover b
provided with corresponding openings; the arrangement being such that, by
turning the cover, the openings may be left entirely free, or may be partially or
wholly closed.
Dated this 9th day of Decoraher 1806
G. G. M. HARDINGHAM,
191, Fleet Street, London, E.C., Chartered Patent Agent..