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Improvements in Fenders and Fender Curbs, and in the Manufacture of the same.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 19th Dec., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fenders and Fender Curbs, and in the
Manufacture of the same.
I, THOMAS WILLETTS ADSHEAD of Paragon Works, Angel Street, Dudley,
in the County of Worcester, Manufacturer, 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 :-
My invention has for its object improvements in fenders and fender curbs and
in the manufacture of the same by which I am enabled to dispense with separate
fire dogs in a very simple, cheap and effective manner and at the same time to
insure greater stability.
In order that my invention may be clearly understood and more easily carried
into practical effect I have appended hereunto drawings upon which I have given
an example of my invention as applied both to a fender and also to a fender curb
but it must be distinctly understood that I do not confine myself to the particular
design or amount of crank given to the base of the dogs as this would vary
considerably and the crank would generally be greater than is shown.
Figure 1 shows the inside end E of a fender with the front F and bottom B
broken off as both ends are alike in both shape and construction.
Figure 2 illustrates the inside of a fender curb with the front F broken off.
In the manufacture of my fenders and fender curbs I attach to the inside of
each end whether fender or curb a casting or stamping D which forms the base of
the pillars P and P¹ and of the knobs or other mounts K and K and the fire iron
supporting rail R. The base D may be made in many designs but it is so shaped
and designed as to form in one piece whether a casting or stamping a substantial.
base for both pillars P and P. In the examples shown this is done by the web
piece d but d may also be continuous from one end to the other. The portion d'
rises and is cranked out at d to any convenient distance according to the size and
design of the fender or curb and the nose piece or flange d³ rests upon the top of
the curb or fender end E. The base D is then secured to the ends E by means of
bolts or screws S when the base is ready for the reception of the pillars P and P¹
and their mounts. By these means I secure a perfectly true base for the pillars
without much or any fitting and in a firm and substantial manner and without the
liability of displacement experienced when using separate dogs.
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 improvements in fenders and fender curbs and in the manufacture of the
same consisting of a distinct casting or stamping D cranked internally and so
formed as to make one distinct base for both pillars P and P' substantially as and
for the purpose herein set forth and as shown upon the drawings by Figures 1
and 2.
Dated this 10th day of November 1896.
GEORGE BARKER,
77 Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agent.
An Improved Label Damper.
Year: 1896

page_text: An Improved Label Damper.
THOMAS FRANK LYNCH trading as Lynch & Co. Limited Druggists Sundriesmen
192 Aldersgate Street London E.C. do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
I construct out of glass or other suitable material a jar, the bottom of which is
turned up inside so as to form a funnel for filling purposes.
Into neck of jar I insert a plug or bung through which I introduce one or more
wicks.
Over the plug or bung I place a covering of felt or similar material which is fixed
by a metallic or other ring embracing neck of the said jar.
The result is when water is poured into the jar it is absorbed by the wick or
wicks and conveyed to the pad on top which is thus kept moist.
Dated this Second day of June 1896.
THOMAS FRANK LYNCH.
THOMAS FRANK LYNOH Druggists Sundriesman 192 Aldersgate Street London, E.C.
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
bo performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
I construct out of glass or other suitable material a jar, the bottom of which is
turned up inside so as to form a funnel for filling purposes. Into mouth of jar I
insert a plug or bung through which I introduce one or more glass tubes containing
wick or wicks. Over the said plug or bung I now place a covering of felt or other
suitable material which is fixed by means of a metallic or other ring embracing mouth
of the said jar. The result is when water or other fluids are poured into the jar it is
absorbed by the wick and conveyed to the pad on top which is thus kept moist.

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
A label damper with a pad on top which is always kept moist by means of wicks.
A label damper that may be used upside down without spilling."
18th Fahrmory 1897
THOMAS FRANK LYNCH.
Improvements in Incubators.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Dec., 1896--Accepted, 9th Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Incubators.
I, ARTHUR FRANCIS PATERSON, of Birkwood, Banchory, Kincardineshire,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This Invention relates to incubators and it has for its object to improve their
construction and the means for regulating their internal temperature.
The Invention is illustrated by the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 being a
vertical section and Figure 2 a perspective view of the improved incubator.
The incubator comprises a box A which is provided with a lining of asbestos,
paper or felt. This box A is divided into upper and lower chambers B, C, by a
water tank D which is made of copper and has a heat flue E passing through it
by means of which the water in the tank and consequently the interior of the
incubator is heated. This flue E which is extended until it passes through the
sides of the box A has one of its ends turned down over a lamp For other source
of heat. The lower egg tray G which is situated in the lower chamber C is in
the form of a drawer having runners g sliding in grooves g in the sides of the
box A. The bottom of this drawer is separate from the sides thereof and is
supported upon screws H in order to permit of its being raised or lowered to suit
different sizes of eggs. The upper tray G is situated above the tank D. In the
upper chamber B a circular brass capsule I containing air is placed upon a rest J
to regulate the heat of the flue E. The capsule I acts by its expansion on a rod K
resting in a depression on it and passing through an orifice in the upper side of
the box A. This rod K is connected to a lever L fulcrumed on the upper side of
ihe box the lever acting upon a crank piece or U-shaped wire M on the pivot pin
ef a balanced lever M¹ to raise one end of the balanced lever. To this end of the
balanced lever a rod N carrying a disc N¹ is attached, which disc is caused to
uncover an orifice O in the heat flue E and allow a portion of the heated air or
products of combustion to escape when the capsule expands by the temperature of
the interior reaching a predetermined height.
The apparatus is fitted with the usual damping and drying trays P, Q.
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:-
An incubator composed of a box having an asbestos paper or felt lining, a double
chamber one of which is situated above and the other below the tank and a

page_text: balanced lever acted on by an air capsule for regulating the passage of heated air
or products of combustion through the flue substantially as described.
Dated this 22nd day of December, 1896.
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER
Of the Firm of Cruikshank & Fairweather,
Chartered Patent Agents,
62 Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agent for the Applicant.
Child's Toy, Trundling Hoop and Handle Combined.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 1st May, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 31st Dec., 1896-Accepted, 6th Mar., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Child's Toy, Trundling Hoop and Handle Combined.
JAMES EDWIN TAYLOR, Licensed Victualler, 79, Boughton, Chester, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of a hoop or wheel having spokes or wires from rim to a
central disc, and through the said disc a handle is passed this handle has attached
to it, or loose, two discs betwixt which the central disc of the hoop or wheel
revolves.
The handle, which may be a rod of wood or of iron, may be fixed to one or more
of the minor discs betwixt which the main disc attached to the hoop or wheel revolves,
or may be loose.
If the handle passing through the central disc of the hoop or wheel be made of
wood it may be coated, at its wearing place, with a metal ferrule.
Ordinary split pins, soldering, or other ordinary mechanical appliances will be used
to keep the discs on the handle in their places.
Bells or decorations may be attached to the spokes.
Child's Toy, Trundling Hoop and Handle Combined.
JAMES EDWIN TAYLOR 79 Boughton Chester Licensed Victualler do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
This invention consists of a hoop, or wheel, having spokes or wires from rim to a
central disc, and through the said "disc a handle is passed. This handle has attached
to it, or loose, two discs, betwixt which the central disc of the hoop or wheel revolves.
The handle, which may be a rod of wood, or iron, may be fixed to one or more of
the minor discs, betwixt which the main disc attached to the hoop or wheel revolves,
or may be loose. If the handle passing through the central disc of the hoop be made
of wood it may be coated at its wearing place with a metal ferrule. Ordinary split
pins, soldering, or other ordinary mechanical appliances, will be used to keep the discs
on the handle in their places. Bells or decorations may be attached to the spokes
and rim.
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. Central discs attached to spokes and also loose discs through all of which the
handle passes

page_text: 2nd. The handle passing through the centres of the above named discs and about
which the discs revolve.
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Improvements in the Method of Producing Occulting Lights for Lighthouses, Harbour Lights, Buoys, Beacons, and other Lights.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 27th May, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 17th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 1st May, 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Method of Producing Occulting Lights for
Lighthouses, Harbour Lights, Buoys, Beacons, and other
Lights.
I, JOHN RICHARDSON WIGHнAM of 33 Capel Street, Dublin, Lighthouse
Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists in using for the purpose of producing occulting lights the
well known tale smoke diffuser of lamps which is known as the "fumifore" and
appending to its blades the necessary screens either of opaque material or of
coloured glass by which the light of lighthouses, harbour lights, buoys, beacons and
other lights may be made occulting for the purpose of imparting a distinctive
characteristic to the light.
Dated this 26th day of May 1896.
JOHN RICHARDSON WIGHAM.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Method of Producing Occulting Lights for
Lighthouses, Harbour Lights, Buoys, Beacons, and other
Lights.
I, JOHN RICHARDSON WIGHAM of 33 Capel Street, Dublin, Lighthouse
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 consists in using for the purpose of producing occulting lights the
well known talc smoke diffuser of lamps which is known as the fumifore and
appending to its blades the necessary screens either of opaque or of coloured
translucent material by which the light of lighthouses, harbour lights, buoys,
beacons and other lights may be made occulting for the purpose of imparting a
distinctive characteristic to the light as shown in accompanying drawing in
which
A. is the lamp,
B. is the chimney glass of the lamp,
1
W cunnortinge
JOHN RICHARDSON WIGHAM.
Process for Hardening Chrome Dressed Leather.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 29th May, 1896-Accepted, 4th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Process for Hardening Chrome Dressed Leather.
I, Dr. KARL MÖLLER of Brackwede, Westphalia, 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:-
Hitherto it has only been practicable to produce by means of chrome dressing,
soft leather suitable for boot and shoe uppers, reins, belts, and the like.
This invention has for object to harden chrome dressed leather so as to render
it suitable for boot and shoe soles, trunk and portmanteau coverings, and other
purposes for which hard leather is required.
The invention consists in heating tanned and soaked chrome dressed leather
to a temperature exceeding 80° Celsius, say to about 100° Celsius and then drying
the same. Preferably the hardening process is performed by placing the leather
for a length of time in hot water or steam of 100° Celsius and then drying it at
a moderate heat. In the course of this treatment a change of molecular
construction takes place in the leather which becomes thicker and has a tendency
to bend or crumple up at the same time becoming hard but without brittleness.
Different degrees of hardness may be given to the leather according as it is
previously soaked and to the duration of the heating operation.
In order during the heating operation to prevent the chrome dressed leather
from bending or crumpling it is advisable for this operation to stretch the same in
frames and in this state to place it in the heating chamber or space. Spring
attachments or connections may be used so that increasing thickness of the leather
and consequent contraction may take place in length and width.
The further treatment of the leather by rolling or otherwise is like that obtaining
with ordinary sole leather.
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 process for hardening chrome dressed leather, consisting in subjecting the
same to heat with or without stretching in a frame, substantially as described and
shewn.
Dated this 90th day of M1000
CAPITAINE & VON HERTLING,
89 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Top Bars for Domestic and similar Fire Places.
Year: 1896

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Top Bars for Domestic and similar Fire Places.
We JOHN DANIEL, Manager, and JOHN ARMITAGE DRAKE, trading as The
Crown Hardware Company of Corporation Street, Halifax, in the County of York,
Fender and Top Bar Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this.
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of our invention is, in constructing what are known in the trade as
top bars of domestic and similar fire places, to dispense with the brazing and
dovetailing of the cross or top plate to the end plate or ribs, and to form top bars
with the end and top plates in one piece.
These top bars are fixed upon the top fire bar or rib of kitchen ranges and
similar fire places for supporting cooking utensils.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1, is a plan view showing old method of securing top plates to the end pieces:
or strengthening ribs, in top bars.
Fig. 2, is an end view of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3, is a plan of top plate of our improved top bar previous to bending or
forming the end pieces on same.
Fig. 4, shows elevation of top plate with end pieces formed thereon.
In constructing our top bar we preferably cast or form the end pieces or ribs A,..
upon the top plate B, as shown at Fig. 3, the top plate is then heated or otherwise
treated, so that the said end pieces are easily bent or turned down as shown at.
Fig. 4, so forming the strengthening rib or end piece, to which is attached the
foot or leg for adjustment to the top rib of domestic or similar fire places.
By this construction of top bar we obtain a neat and more durable bar, besides.
effecting a great saving in time and labour, consequent in the process of dovetailing
and brazing necessary in the ordinary construction of top bar."
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed; we declare that what we
claim is:-
Constructing top bars of domestic and similar fire places with the end pieces or
ribs and the top plate in one piece, without joints, in the manner and for the purposes..
substantially as shown and described.
Dated this Tenth day of November 1896
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Patent Agent for the Applicants..
Improvements in Elastic Tires for Cycle Wheels and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 19th Dec., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Elastic Tires for Cycle Wheels and the like.
I, EMIL LANDFRIED, 27 Königgratzerstrasse of Berlin, in the Empire of
Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention for improvements in tires for cycle wheels and the like has for
its object to provide a spring tire forined of a number of separate springs. Each
spring is curved to a circular shape and riveted at one end to the rim of the
wheel. The springs are arranged radially on the rim and enclosed by a cover of
any suitable elastic or resilient material.
In the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings:
Fig. 1 is a transverse section of a tire constructed according to this invention
and Fig. 2 is a part side elevation of the same with the cover removed.
The spring pieces are riveted at one end to the rim 3 the end 2 being left
free to act as a spring. The springs are arranged at suitable distances apart
and enclose the rim in the form of a jacket. This circle of springs is enclosed
in a cover 5 of any desired elastic material such as paper, leather or rubber,
which completely covers the springs and only leaves sufficient room for the spokes 4
to be inserted.
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. Kim or tire springs for cycle or other wheels characterised by a circle of
springs riveted at one end to the rim and forming a resilient metal covering.
round the periphery thereof enclosed in a jacket of any suitable elastic material,
substantially as described.
2. The improvements in tires for cycle wheels and the like substantially as
described with reference to the drawings.
Dated this 0th day of Santamber 1806
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents..
Improvements in Safety, Brooch, and Curtain Pins.
Year: 1896

page_text: This Print is in accordance with the Original Specification as it stands
after Amendment (under Section 18 of the Patents, &c., Act, 1883), as.
allowed by the decision of the Comptroller General of the 13th day of
January 1897
Date of Application, 28th July, 1896-Accepted, 12th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION (AMENDED).
Improvements in Safety, Brooch, and Curtain Pins.
WALTER WILLIAM WAIGHT Dispenser 101 High Street, Mortlake Surrey
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 consist in the modification of a common safety pin. The safety pin is made
of one piece of wire, the central support or hook not being soldered to the safety
pin. The central support is formed by a loop which is simply a fold of the wire
that forms the back part or top of the safety pin i.e. that running parallel with
the piu itself. This loop descends from the centre of the top bar or back and
curves forward to form a small blunt hook, in the hollow of which the pin rest.
It thus becomes a support to the pin and prevents it freeing itself from the point
protector or catch at the end of the pin. I propose to use my invention as a safety
pin; in conjunction with a hook as a curtain pin (as safety pins are now used) and
as a pin for safety-pin brooches. The increased strength gained by my loop is
obvious in this contrivance.
Fig. I in drawings show the pin open a b. being the hook or extra support for
the pin.
Fig. II shows the pin closed and resting on the hook a. b.
Fig. III shows the pin adapted to the use of a curtain pin.
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 loop central support or hook which may arise from any part of the upper
bar or back of safety pin, substantially as described.
2. The application of the invention to dress-brooch-curtain pins and the like.
Dated this 27 day of July 1896.
WALTER WILLIAM WAIGHT.
A Combined Railway-carriage Key and Ticket Punch.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 24th Dec., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Railway-carriage Key and Ticket Punch.
I, MONCRIEFF LEMAITRE, M.P.W. Institution London, a Permanent-way
Inspector, residing at Delhi in the Punjab Province of British India, 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 consists of the combination in one of the two separate instruments
required by the ticket checking officials at railway stations, namely, a ticket nipper
or punch and a carriage key; the object in view being to facilitate their work with
respect to both speed and safety. The invention is illustrated in the annexed sheet
of drawings, in which Figure 1 is a side view of the instrument open for punching
tickets, and Figure 2 the same closed as when used as a key.
Similar letters of reference indicate similar parts in each of the figures.
Two levers or handles A are pivotally connected at B and have extensions C
which form blades or jaws. As seen in Fig. 1 one blade is fitted on its inner face
with a projecting punch or cutter D, corresponding to and fitting into a depression
or hole E in the opposite blade, by which, the ticket being placed between them, is
punched or perforated when the blades are closed. The extremities of the blades
are file-cut on their inner faces, as shown at F, so that the instrument may, if
required, be used as pliers or pincers. On one of the levers or handles A is
a pin G, and on the other a corresponding hole or socket H, which fit into each
other when the instrument is closed, and so prevent the handles from being twisted
and the joint from being strained when the appliance is used as a key.
In Fig. 2 at J it will be seen that the blades C are each triangular in shape
forming a tapered square shank when closed, which enters the lock of a railway
carriage door, to adapt the appliance for use as a key.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
The combination in one instrument of a ticket punch and a railway carriage key
substantially as herein described and illustrated.
Dated this Twentieth dar of Aust 1806
MONCRIEFF LEMAITRE.
Improvements in Hat and Coat Hooks.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hat and Coat Hooks.
JABEZ BARNES Manufacturer 237 Broad Street Birmingham do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A hat & coat hook made in one piece from sheet brass or other metal, convexed
at the back for strength, & turned over at the ends knob shaped or having small
round metal balls soldered or close on at the ends a plate being stamped in the
centre for screw holes, the whole being bent into the shape of an ordinary hat &
coat hook when finished.
Dd this gond day of December 1906
I, JABEZ BARNES, of 237, Broad Street, in the City of Birmingham, Manufacturer,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This Invention consists in making hat and coat hooks from sheet metal as
herein described whereby they are rendered light and strong and cheap to manu-
facture.
I will describe my Invention by referring to the accompanying drawing on
which Fig. 1 is a front elevation Fig. 2 is a side elevation and Fig. 3 is a plan of a
hat and coat hook made in accordance with this Invention; Fig. 4 shews the cross
sectional shape of the same on lines X X and Y Y of Fig. 2, and Fig. 5 shews the
shape of the sheet metal blank from which the said hat and coat hook has been
formed.
A hat and coat hook made in accordance with this Invention is made from a sheet
metal blank (see Fig. 5) shaped to form the upper and lower hooks a¹ a and
central fixing plate part or base a³ a through holes c in which the fixing screws
pass. By means of dies in a stamp or press the said blank is raised into a trough
section the trough running right along from end to end and is also bent outwardly
from the base to the shape of a hat and coat hook as shewn leaving the base a³
(which may be of any convenient outline shape) flat for fixing the hook.
On each of the ends of the hat and coat hook is soldered or otherwise fixed a
hollow knob marked respectively b¹ b. I thus form a hat and coat hook which is
cheap to manufacture and very light and strong.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. Making a hat and coat hook from a sheet metal blank shaped to form in one piece
the upper and lower hooks a¹ a³ and central fixing plate and raised into a trough
shape in cross section all substantially as described.
2. The improved hat and coat hook consisting of the sheet metal trough section
blank shaped to form the upper and lower hooks a¹ a² and central fixing plate as a
and having the hollow knobs b¹ 62 fixed on its ends, all substantially as herein before
described and illustrated by the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 21st day of September 1897.
CHARLES BOSWORTH KETLEY,
Agent for the Applicant.
A New or improved Mechanically Propelled Carriage.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th May, 1896-Accepted, 4th July, 1896
A New or improved Mechanically Propelled Carriage.
I, CARL MIETHE, of Oranienstrasse 187, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany,
Locksmith, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :--
This invention relates to a mechanically propelled carriage, which is operated
by means of a crank-handle.
In the annexed drawing
Fig. 1 shows the longitudinal section of the carriage.
Fig. 2 the cross-section of the carriage on line - of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 the front view, and
Fig. 4 a plan view from below.
The frame of the carriage consists of an iron angle-framing a which carries a
platform b, the bearings carranged on the underside of the framing receive the
shaft d which carries the wheels e. Two bearings f and 9 arranged on the back
part of the framing carry the spindle h of the fork i, in which revolves the wheel k
serving for the steering. Upon the platform 6 is a square frame 1 of angle-iron,
which carries a bearing in which revolves the crank-shaft m. This shaft carries
at one end the crank-handle m¹, and at the other end the chain-wheel m²; the
latter operates by means of a chain the larger chain-wheel n, upon the shaft n²
revolving in the bearing n'; the wheel n keyed on the same shaft operates by
means of the chain o the wheel o¹, lying under the platform, on its shaft o²;
the movement of the latter is transferred by means of the endless screw p and
the screw-wheel pl to the shaft q upon which is the chain-wheel g¹ (Fig. 4).
The latter operates by means of the chain g² the wheel q³ on the shaft d and thus
revolves the wheels e.
At the left side of the crank-handle is the steering arrangement, it consists of a
lever which operates the vertical shaft r; the latter revolves in the bearing s
and carries under the platform 6 a chain-wheel s¹ which is connected by the chain t
with a smaller chain-wheel t¹ upon the spindle h of the back steering-wheel k.
Any movement of the lever r effects a corresponding change in the direction of
movement of the carriage.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
A mechanically propelled carriage having a chain-wheel gearing m³, n, n³ and o¹
moved by a crank-handle m', an endless screw p lying under the platform band
operated by the said chain-wheel gearing, and a screw wheel p', upon the shaft of
which is placed a chain-wheel q₁ which operates the wheels e by means of a
chain 2.
Dated this 30th dox of Mar 1906
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18 Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.,
Agents to Applicant.
Improvements in Elastic Tyres.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Jan., 1896-Accepted. 21st Mar., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Elastic Tyres.
I, JAMES ALEXANDER PETTIGREW, of 2 Victoria Place, Oban, North Britain,
Surgeon-Dentist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention has for its object to construct tyres for cycles, buses, cabs, or
other vehicles which will obviate puncturing so common in the pneumatic tyres
presently in use, and still attain the same advantages in so far as absorbing or
breaking up the shock before reaching the rider in the case of running on
rough or uneven roads.
In order that my invention may be properly understood and readily carried
into effect I have hereunto appended an explanatory sheet of drawing in the
several figures of which corresponding parts are marked with the same letters
of reference.
Figure 1 is a side elevation of a cycle constructed according to my improvements.
Figure 1 is a view of part of wheel of a similar arrangement of spring drawn
on a larger scale.
Figures 2 and 3 are views of parts of wheels showing different arrangement
of springs all drawn on an enlarged scale.
Referring to Figures 1 and 1^, A are the wheels, to the rim B of which,
at equal distances apart, there are bolted, riveted, or otherwise fixed lever
springs C in the form of a kind of hoop, the ends or points of each spring C
bearing against a flat ribbon of steel or other suitable material, and riveted or
otherwise fixed thereto.
Referring to Figure 2, in place of the lever spring as described, I may have
short spiral springs C placed round the rim B of the wheel A at equal distances
apart, one end of each spring being ixed to the rim, while the other end is fixed
to the flat ribbon D, as already described with reference to Figures 1 and 1^.
In lieu of the tyres already described I may have a spring lever G con-
structed as shown in Figure 3, which would have the same effect. This tyre
would rest in the groove C of the felloe F and be rivetted or otherwise fixed
thereto.
Of course it is to be understood that although I have only shown my
improvements as applied to a cycle, they are also applicable to buses, cabs,
or other wheeled vehicles.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
In cycles, buses, cabs, or other wheeled vehicles, elastic tyres constructed
substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described and illustrated on
the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 17th day of January 1896.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
An Improvement in Musical Instruments of Mandolin Kind.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Apr., 1896-Accepted, 30th May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECI
GATION.
[Communicated from abroad by NEIL MERRILL, of Oshkosh, County Winnebego,
State of Wisconsin, and ARTHUR WILLIAM JONES, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania,
United States of America, Merchants.]
An Improvement in Musical Instruments of Mandolin Kind.
I, OLIVER IMRAY of No. 28 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane in the
County of London, Chartered Patent 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:-—
This invention relates to the construction of musical instruments of the mandolin
kind as I shall describe referring to the accompanying drawing. Fig. 1 is a side
elevation, Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section of an instrument constructed according to
this invention.
A is a metal body comprising the back and the sides made in one piece, preferably
of aluminium or its alloys, by casting, pressing or otherwise working the metal into
shape, thus avoiding the joining of several pieces, whether wood or metal, and all
gluing, rivetting, welding or otherwise uniting such pieces together. B is the wood
face or sounding board, which at its edges is provided on its underside with an
attaching and strengthing strip B'. This sounding board is set upon the upper
edge of the body, with its strip B' extending some distance into the body to which
it is secured preferably by screws a so that the sound board can be readily removed
for repairs.
By thus constructing the instrument with a metal body made in one piece with
the neck C attached thereto, and with a wood sounding board attached to the body
by a strip as described, avoiding all jointing of parts of the body, is obtained a
purity and high quality of tone, and at the same time simplicity cheapness and
durability of structure.
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 musical instrument of mandolin kind having a metal body made in one piece,
a neck attached thereto, and a wood sounding board having a strip by which it is
removably secured to the body substantially as described.
Dated this 28th der of Anril 1906
ABEL & IMRAY
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 8th July, 1897-Accepted 14th Aug., 1897
ANDRE VIOIX of 160 Rue de Belleville, Paris, France, Merchant, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a new game played with a tube from, which is blown a
flower, or any other light object, previously rendered adherent by means of a thorny
seed-vessel such as that of a thistle fixed to its base, with a view to it sticking
to the clothes of the person aimed at or to any object against which it may be
directed.
The tube may be made of metal, vegetal matter, or any other substance; it may
be of any desired size and may take any form, according to taste; for instance round,
square or oval.
One end of the tube is provided with a mouthpiece slightly hollowed, so as to
exactly fit the lips of the blower.
This game is quite new and of a nature to interest all classes of society.
Dated this 7th day of October 1806
I, ANDRÉ VIOIX of 160 Rue de Belleville, Paris, France, Merchant, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a new game played with a tube from which is blown a
flower, or any other light object, previously rendered adherent by means of a thorny
seed-vessel such as that of a thistle fixed to its base, with a view to it sticking
to the clothes of the person aimed at or to any object against which it may be
directed.
In the annexed drawings Fig. 1 shows the execution of my invention in its
simplest form, Fig. 2 shows the tube provided with a handle.
The tube A may be made of metal, vegetable matter, or any other substance; it
may be of any desired size and may take any form, according to taste; for instance,
round, square or oval.
One end of the tube is provided with a mouth-piece slightly hollowed, so as to
exactly fit the lips of the blower.

page_text: The tube may also be provided (Fig. 2) with a handle B secured to it by
braces C C¹.
The flower is introduced in the tube by the mouth side and with its adherent part
directed forward. This Game is quite new and of a nature to interest all classes of
society.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is-
A tube for blowing flowers, or any other light object, the missile being furnished
with an appendage which will cause it to stick to the object it strikes, substantially
as described.
Year: 1896

page_text: We, SAMUEL JOHN NORTON, and HENRY ALEXANDER STENNING, both of
Union Iron Works, Carnarvon, in the County of Carnarvon, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a double acting air compressor in which both ends of
the cylinder are operative.
The cylinder has inlet valves at each end and the piston is hollow being made in
two halves and having within it a double acting valve resting on a seat in one or
other half according to the direction in which the piston is moving. The hollow
space inside the piston is connected by a hollow piston rod to the compressed air
receiver.
S. J. NORTON.
H. A. STENNING.
We, SAMUEL JOHN NORTON, and HENRY ALEXANDER STENNING, both of
Union Iron Works, Carnarvon, in the County of Carnarvon, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a double acting air compressor in which both ends of
the cylinder are operative.
The cylinder a has inlet valves b at each end and the piston c is hollow being
made in two halves and having within it a double acting valve d resting on a
seat or c in one or other half according to the direction in which the piston is
moving. The hollow space inside the piston is connected by a hollow piston rod e
to the compressed air receiver.
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 :-
Apparatus for compressing air and other gases substantially as described.
H. A. STENNING.
S. J. NORTON.
A Method of Producing Designs in Imitation of Stained Glass.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Mar., 1896
Complete Specification Left. 9th Jan., 1897-Accepted. 27th Feb., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Method of Producing Designs in Imitation of Stained Glass.
NEIL MACPHAIL, Merchant, 53 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This I do in the following manner.
On a sheet of thin bright tinfoil, mounted on stout paper or cardboard, I print
in lacquers, and in colours more or less transparent, the design required imitating
the lead joinings and other features of glass stained work.
Thereafter emboss the tinfoil with the undulations or other of the patterns
produced on glass in making it suitable for glass staining purposes.
The result forms an effectively brilliant and luminous imitation of stained glass
specially suitable for show cards, advertisements, wall decorations and the like.
Dated this 10th day of March 1896.
A Method of Producing Designs in Imitation of Stained Glass.
I, NEIL MACPHAIL, of 11, Bothwell Street, Glasgow, Merchant, late of
53 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, 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 method of producing on an opaque material designs in
imitation of stained glass and having the like brilliant luminous appearance.
This I do in the manner following:-
On a sheet of thin bright tinfoil, aluminium or similar metal mounted on stout
paper or cardboard I print in lacquers and colours more or less transparent the
design required imitating the lead joinings and other features of glass stained
work.
Thereafter I emboss the tinfoil or similar metal with the undulations or other
of the patterns produced in glass in making it suitable for glass staining purposes.
In lieu of the paper or cardboard as hereinbefore described, I might use a sheet
of metal only coated with tin or other similar metal.
The result forms an effectively brilliant and luminous imitation of stained glass,
specially suitable for show cards, advertisements, wall decorations, and the like.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is :-
The method of producing on an opaque material designs in imitation of stained
glass and having the like brilliant luminous appearance, substantially as described.
Dated this 8th day of January 1897.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Patent Agents.
Improvements in or connected with Lamps, Gas Lights, Stoves, and Hot Air Radiators.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Feb., 1896-Accepted, 14th Mar., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Lamps, Gas Lights, Stoves, and
Hot Air Radiators.
We, JAMES HEGGIE, of 85, Rochdale Road, Physician, and MATTHEW
BUCKLEY, of 4, Wough Street, Green-grocer, both of Oldham, 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 :-
This invention has for its object to provide an attachment for use in connection
with lamps, gas lights and stoves for the purpose of retaining and collecting and
utilizing the heat arising from the same for warming rooms or cooking or for
conveyance to a hot air radiator in lieu of allowing the said heat to escape
directly.
And in order that our invention may be more fully understood we have caused
to be appended hereunto one sheet of drawings, showing in perspective an
attachment constructed in accordance with our invention and for instance as applied
to the chimney of a lamp or gas light.
In carrying out our invention we form a bonnet a which may be of any
convenient shape, say conical, cylindrical, globular or the like. The upper end of
this bonnet is closed and the lower end open and formed or furnished with a
number of fangs, clips or legs b or the like, whilst the top we form with a number
of openings c.
By means of the fangs b the bonnet a is fixed, say in case of a lamp or gas light
having a chimney d, to the upper end thereof so as to cause the heat arising from
the flame to pass into and be retained in the said bonnet, which latter becomes
hot and thus radiates the heat, whilst the carbonaceous matter is allowed to escape
through the openings c.
The exterior of the bonnet a, say the side near the top, may be formed with an
outlet e to be connected with a hot air radiator suitably arranged in the room, the
hot air from the bonnet a, passing into or through the same as will be readily
understood.
By suitably shaping the said clips, fangs, or legs the said bonnet may be used in
connection with any kind of gas light having no chimney and with stoves, the
heating of cooking utensils being in all cases effected by placing the cooking
utensils upon the top of the bonnet.
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-
1st. An attachment for lamps, gas lights and stoves, consisting of a bonnet a
having openings c and adapted to be fixed over and retain and collect the heat
arising from the respective flame, which heat is utilized for warming rooms or
cooking purposes, all substantially as set forth.
2nd. Au attachment, as specified in the preceding claim, formed with an outlet e
for connection with a hot air radiator, all substantially as set forth.
1000
F. BOSSHARDT & Co.,
4, Corporation Street, Manchester, Agents to Applicants.
A New or Improved Ink Guard and Finger Support for Use with. Pens and Pencils.
Year: 1896

page_text: A New or Improved Ink Guard and Finger Support for Use with.
Pens and Pencils.
I, HENRI LOMBARD 64 High Street Willesden Green N.W. do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a new or improved ink guard and finger support for use
with pens and pencils and consists of an indiarubber ring of any suitable shape.
preferably conical having an aperture of a suitable size through which the pen or
pencil is passed; that is the holder in the case of a pen, so as to form a guard for
preventing the ink travelling up the pen holder and soiling the fingers and at the
same time forming a support for the fingers when using the pen or pencil.
When using the invention with a pen; when the pen is laid down the guard
prevents the paper or surface coming into contact with the nib and so preventing
the soiling of the surface or paper with the ink upon the nib.
Dated this 23rd day of March 1896.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
A New or Improved Ink Guard and Finger Support for Use with
Pens and Pencils.
I, HENRI LOMBARD 64 High Road Willesden Green N.W. Cabinet 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 a new or improved ink guard and finger support for use
with pens and pencils and consists of an indiarubber ring of any suitable shape
preferably conical having an aperture of a suitable size through which the pen or
pencil is passed; that is the holder in the case of a pen, so as to form a guard for
preventing the ink travelling up the penholder and soiling the fingers and at the
same time forming a support for the fingers when using the pen or pencil.
When using the invention with a pen when the pen is laid down the guard
prevents the paper or surface coming into contact with the nib and so preventing
the soiling of the surface or paper with the ink upon the nib.
Referring to the annexed drawing:
Figure 1 is a sectional elevation through line -y in Figure 2.

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. An improved guard for use with pens, pencils and the like consisting of a
rubber disc having an aperture through which the pen, pencil or the like is passed
substantially as described & shown.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.