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Improvement in Umbrella Rings or Devices for Securing Umbrellas and Parasols in their Folded Position.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 20th June, 1896-Accepted, 25th July, 1896
LETE SP.
Improvement in Umbrella Rings or Devices for Securing Umbrellas
and Parasols in their Folded Position.
I, PETER ORLEANS, Merchant, of Wagnerstrasse 3, Düsseldorf, in the German
Empire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
Hitherto umbrella rings for keeping umbrellas closed have been made either in
the shape of metallic sleeves or caps mounted on the umbrella stick and adapted
to slide on the same within narrow limits, or in the shape of loose india-rubber
rings. The former are unreliable unless supplemented by springs, and the latter
are easily lost.
This invention has for its object to provide a simple and cheap umbrella ring,
which is reliable in action, without being very conspicuous or bulky.
For this purpose I employ a tubular ring of india-rubber or other suitable
elastic material which is fixed at the upper part to the umbrella stick, while the
lower part is loose and is capable of being folded or stripped upward, as will be
understood by reference to the accompanying drawings, of which
Fig. 1 is anoutside view of a folded umbrella;
Fig. 2, a section of an umbrella ring embodying my invention, and a partial
elevation of the umbrella stick ;
Figs. 2 and 3 show the umbrella ring at different stages of operation.
Instead of making the entire ring of india-rubber, the upper part which is fixed
to the umbrella stick S may be made of a different material, either rigid or
pliable, while the lower part consists of india rubber, or of cloth or other pliable
material rendered elastic by the addition of a coiled metal spring or an india-
rubber core. As shown by the drawings, the lower part of the ring R has a rim
and is expausible, so as to form an elastic flange or flap which may either be
folded up into the position shown by Fig. 2, or drawn down over the bulbs or
thickened ends of the ribs T by a pressure of the hand, as shown by Fig. 4.
After the flap has been drawn down by hand, it will contract by its own
elasticity, and press the ribs against the umbrella stick, as indicated by Fig. 4.
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 umbrella ring fixed at the upper end or edge to the umbrella stick,
while the lower part is loose and forms a flexible tubular flap made of india
rubber or other suitable elastic material, or containing a core of such material,
said flap or tube being expansible and adapted to contract by its own elasticity
when drawn down over the thickened ends of the umbrella ribs, substantially as
described.
2. An elastic umbrella ring adapted to operate substantially as described.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents.
Improvements in Lighting Devices for Miners' and other Lamps.
Year: 1896

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lighting Devices for Miners' and other Lamps.
I, RICHARD NEUSS, of 23, Lindenstrasse, Berlin, in the German Empire,
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 :-
These improvements relate to that class of lighting devices in which wax
matches are adapted to be ignited by friction and at the same time light a lamp
wick.
The object of this invention is to so carry the said matches that they will not
touch each other nor get out of place and thus insure their ignition when drawn
along the striking surface.
And in order that my invention may be more fully understood I have caused to
be appended hereunto one sheet of drawings marked with letters of reference
indicating like parts in the various figures.
Fig. 1 is a vertical section and Fig. 2 a plan of my improved lighting device as
applied to the burner bottom of a miner's lamp. Fig. 3 is a detached sectional
view of a detail.
a is a disc which has a number of radial grooves in which short wax or wooden
matches bare so placed, that their ignition end and a little of the match itself
projects. The latter parts are supported by means of projections c which prevent
the matches breaking when being drawn along the striking surface d. a' is a cover
for the disc a which prevents the matches falling out sideways. The striking
surface d is applied to a movable part or bonnet d which is depressed by a
spring d, whilst the matches pass below so as to keep the latter in contact with the
said striking surface for some time. The disc a is fixed upon a small spindle e
which latter is mounted to rotate in the casing f. Upon the spindle e is also fixed
a ratchet wheel g, in which a pawl h engages, which is pressed against the wheel g
by a spring h', and operated by means of a rod k having a knob i.
When the said
rod is pushed up the pawl h moves over one tooth and when drawn down the disc a
is rotated a distance sufficient to pass one of the matches below the striking
surface d and ignite the match, the lamp wick being light thereby by inclining the
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-
A lighting device for miners' and other lamps, consisting of a rotary disc in
which wax or wooden matches are firmly socketed and by projections thereon
supported in a direction opposite to the rotation of the said disc so that when being
drawn along their striking surface they can neither get out of place nor break, all
substantially as set forth.
Dated this 12th day of February 1896.
F. BOSSHARDT & Co.,
4, Corporation Street, Manchester, Agents to Applicant.
Improvement in Cycle-bells.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Dec., 1896-Accepted, 30th Jan., 1897
Improvement in Cycle-bells.
1, OSKAR ALBERT HEINRICH KÜHRT, Toolmaker at Nehlis, Kingdom of
Prussia, 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 :-
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawing is a view of the apparatus attached to a
fork; (P) is the pneumatic tyre (F) is the rim of the wheel.
Fig. 2 is a section of the apparatus.
The apparatus may contain one or two gongs. It consists of a round disk (R)
so shaped as to completely or to the greater part cover the gong (S), so that the
latter is absolutely protected against external influences such as blows, dirt and
rain. This disk (R) revolves easily on an axle supported in a frame (m) and at
the same time holding the gongs. This frame is supported turnable at (2) in a
fork (g) which is fixed on the cycle-frame. A spring (c) always draws the
frame (m) upwards so that the disk (R) leans firmly against the bent-over end (d)
of the fork (9) and is thus prevented from turning. When the cord or the strap (r)
is pulled the mechanism moves downward in the direction indicated by the arrow
the disk (R) is pressed to the pneumatic tyre (P) and thereby turned as long as it
is pressed. Through this turning of the disk (R) the inclined surfaces (p) are
reaching the inclined surfaces of the bell-hammer (½) (fixed to the hammer-
spring()); the hammer is pressed back and, after the two surfaces are released,
bounds against the gong. When the drawing of the cord (r) is released, the
disk (R) lifts itself off from the pneumatic and the bell is stopped.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of any said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
A signal-bell for cycles and the like distinguished by a disk (R) covering and
protecting the gong and rotated by being pressed down to the moved pneumatic
tyre and letting the elastic hammer beat against the gong by means of the noses
provided at the sides of the disk, substantially as described.
Dated this 20th day of December 1896
ERICH PETERS,
Agent for Osc. Kührt.
Improved Teapot.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 8th June, 1896-Accepted, 25th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Teapot.
JOHN WILLIAM OAKFORD Oak Street Fakenham Norfolk Tinman, 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:-
Top--spread outwards until overhangs as shown at points A and B Sweep off
from back to front-middle being lowest. Wire or fix bead on edge. Fill in.
Leave one inch in front & half inch flange remainder. Form on back half, quarter
inch rebate. Lid. Sweep lid at angle to fit into rebate as shown at C and D.
Handle for ditto two uprights-tubes or pillars-bearing horizontal slightly
extended-rustic-as shown at K. L. fitted to bosses on lid.
Handle. Natural-as furze cherry or crab as shown at X Y fitted to pot by
imitation rustic fittings as two crossed tubes & fastened with shield or metal bands.
Bottom. Corrugate as shown by section E F. Tilt from back to front as shown
at G H touching outlet. Wire or bead edge of bottom.
Spout usual; round tapering-cut out side opening to exact size.
Grate. Perforated tin. Can lip shape-extend to centre of bottom fix to side
& bottom as shown M N.
All fittings may be brass.
Boss out or fix on centre of side simple ornament as rose leaf or stile-rustic.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. Overhanging sweeping top & lid fitting automatically.
2. Rustic handle & knob.
3. Tilted corrugated bottom with grate fitted to ditto.
An Improvement in Manholes and Covers to Sewers.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th July, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Apr., 1897-Accepted, 7th July, 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Manholes and Covers to Sewers.
THOMAS WAKELING 104 Woodhouse Road Leytonstone Essex Sewer Contractor.
I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
That it consists of Cement and ground Granite in the form of the recognised
Brick Man Hole but consists in sections of twelve inches or more in depth each
piece; to any depth required size square 3 feet by 2 feet (or any larger size) with
Cover bedded on same.
The Centre Cover or Centre piece is removable at pleasure to admit any person
to Sewer thereby obviating the continual opening up of the Ground or Roadway.
T1 1 1000
An Improvement in Manholes and Covers to Sewers.
THOMAS WAKELING Essex Stone Works 104 Woodhouse Road Leytonstone
Essex Sewer Contractor. I do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
A Manhole constructed of Manufactured Sections of Cement; Ground Granite
and Coke Breeze Fig. 1 B in equal proportions made and combined together in
Sections of 3 feet by 2 feet or any other desirable measurement to fit one on the
other by the addition of Cement between such sections with strips of Hoop Iron
Fig. 1 X X X embedded in each section to give further strength.
This is a vast improvement in the old method or manner of constructing Manholes
to Sewers and Drains as it will be found perfectly impervious to Water and Sewage
Matter.
Fig. 2 C represents the Cover and Centre piece which fits Fig. 1 C and consists
of Ground Granite and Cement in the proportion of Two and One the Coke Breeze
being omitted to give greater strength and stability at the top of the Manhole and
the reason for using Coke Breeze for the Construction of the Sections of the Manhole
itself as above set forth is simply to reduce the cost; such Centrepiece being in itself
perfectly air-tight and is constructed to drop in position without any additional
fastening.
When the Manhole is of any considerable depth Iron steps may be fixed in each
section if required.
D Fig. 1 is merely a hole for the introduction of a ventilator if needed.
E Fig. 1 is the Shelving composed of the same material as the Manhole on which
the Structure stands.

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 what I
claim is
1st. Manholes constructed to Sewers and Drains with sections composed of
Cement Ground Granite Coke Breeze and Hoop Iron substantially and in the manner
above described.
2nd. The Cover and Centre piece to such Manholes composed and constructed of
Cement and Ground Granite substantially and for the purpose above described.
Dated this 3rd day of April One thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven.
THOMAS WAKELING.
Improvements in Upright Gas and Oil Motor Engines.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Feb., 1896-Accepted, 28th Mar., 1896
[Communicated from abroad by THE GASMOTOREN FABRIK DEUTZ, of Koeln-
Deutz, in the German Empire, Manufacturers.]
Improvements in Upright Gas and Oil Motor Engines.
I, CHARLES DENTON ABEL, of No. 28 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane,
in the County of London, Consulting Engineer and Chartered Patent Agent, do
bereby 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 upright gas and oil motor engines having the crankshaft
at bottom, and consists in an improved arrangement of gear for imparting the
requisite motion to the valves of such engines, for the purpose of, insuring the
noiseless working thereof, and at the same time to impart the motion to the valve
gear on opposite sides of the engine in the simplest possible manner.
For this purpose the wayshaft that actuates the valve gear, is placed at right
angles to the crankshaft and receives motion therefrom by means of skew or worm
gear.
Figs. 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings shew respectively a front and side
elevation of an upright gas motor engine constructed according to this invention.
The wayshafte which actuates the valve gear of the engine is arranged at right
angles to the crankshaft f, and receives motion therefrom by skew or worm
gear fel, so as to revolve at half the speed of the crankshaft. The wayshaft
actuates the discharge valve a by means of the cam c and elbow lever b; it also
actuates the gas admission valve 1, by means of the cam i, lever m and rod n, the
position of the cam i on the shaft e being controlled by the governor k, driven from
shaft e either by skew or worm gear g h as shewn, or by pullies and a cord or belt.
Any other known valve arrangement for regulating the gas supply can be employed,
actuated by the sliding cam i controlled by the governor.
The air inlet valve, which is covered by the protecting cap o, can either be
arranged to act automatically in the known manner, or it may be actuated by
another cam on the shaft e.
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 :-
In upright gas and oil motor engines having the crankshaft at bottom, the com-
bination with the crankshaft of a wayshaft situated at right angles to the crankshaft
and driven therefrom by skew or worm gearing, said wayshaft carrying the cams
for actuating the valves of the engine, and also imparting motion to the governor
by means of either worm gear, or cord and pulley motion, substantially as
described.
Dated this 12th day of February 1896.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
reserving Eggs.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Apr., 1896-4ccepted, 13th June, 1895
reserving Eggs.
I, ANTON HUBER, of 267, Untere Stadtplatz, Landau, a Isar, in the Empire
of Germany, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manuer the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
The preserved eggs prepared according to my process have when mixed in cold
water the flavour of fresh eggs and are capable of being preserved for years without
loss of flavour and nutritive properties.
These advantages are secured essentially by beating the albumen separately from
the yolk until it is very thick and then mixing the same with the yolk mixed with
a little meal and exposing the whole to a moderate warmth. The addition of
meal secures that the mixture will dissolve in water smoothly and without forming
lumps.
The practical carrying out of the process may by way of example be effected as
follows:-
The eggs are broken and the albuinen placed in one vessel and the yolks in
another. The albumen is then beaten up with a stick until the same has not quite
passed into the form of a froth, but is become very thick. The yolk is prepared
by adding to every 10 eggs weighing say 1 lbs. including yolk and white 5 grammes
of fine wheat meal and the yolk stirred up well with the meal. Hereupon the
albumen is mixed with the yolks and well stirred and this mixture poured into a
glass vessel about 2 centimetres deep. The glass vessels are preferably provided
with a thermometer to control the temperature unless the operation be carried
out in a specially constructed oven having an automatic mechanism for regulating
the heat of any known pattern. The glass vessels covered with the egg material
are now placed in the oven and exposed to heat of 30° to 40° C. Care must be
taken that the heat does not act upon the bottom of the glass, but only on the side
and from above. The mass dries after about 20 hours exposure to the above stated
heat. In the case of air heating in the above mentioned specially constructed
ovens only about 15 hours are required and when dry can easily be removed from
the glass vessels. The cakes are then ground and may be sieved if desired and
the residue again ground. Eggs preserved in this manner should not be mixed
with hot water, but only with cold or lukewarm otherwise they form lumps.
The liquid obtained could however be used as may be requisite in any hot food.
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 method for preserving eggs by mixing the yolks thickened with meal with
the albumen beaten thick and drying at a moderate temperature substantially as
above described.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Form of Baluster and Guard for Stair Hand-rails.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 13th July, 1897-Accepted, 21st Aug., 1897....
VIDIONAL DILUITICALI
An Improved Form of Baluster and Guard for Stair Hand-rails.
THOMAS FORBES Inspector of Buildings 2 Marchmont Street Edinburgh N.B.,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The Baluster is formed in the usual way and can be made either plain or orna-
mental with an arm formed guard which projects from the said Baluster upwards
and over hand rail in the form of a scroll or otherwise, having for its object the
prevention of accidents caused by sliding on stair hand-rails.
Dated this Fifteenth day of October, 1896.
An Improved Form of Baluster and Guard for Stair Hand-rails.
THOMAS FORBES Inspector of Buildings 2 Marchmont Street Edinburgh N.B.,
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:―
An improved form of baluster and guard for stair hand-rails.
This invention has for its object the prevention of accidents caused by sliding
on stair hand-rails, the necessity of which is apparent from the large number of
lives lost annually through such accidents.
The baluster and guard is made of cast steel, iron, or other suitable material.
The baluster shewn at E Figure 1 Sheet No. 1 is formed (to any design) in the
usual way.
The guard projects outward and rises in an upward direction in the form of an
arm to a point five inches or thereby above the handrail marked A Figure 1
Sheet No. 1, as shewn at B Figure 1 Sheet No. 1, leaving sufficient space for the
free use of the hand on said hand-rail as shewn at A Figure 2 Sheet No. 2.
The guard if desired may be made in a separate piece from the baluster, and
fixed to same by means of bolts and nuts or other suitable fixings, as shewn at C
Figure 1 Sheet No. 1, it also can be fixed to existing stair hand-rails or balusters.
This guard has at the upper end a hole, as shewn at D Figure 1 Sheet No. 1,
through which may be passed a cord or rod of iron, steel, or brass, or other suitable
material, as a further preventative.
The combined balusters and guards are placed at a distance of about 3 feet apart
from each other, so that in the event of a person attempting to slide on the hand-
rail their progress would at once be checked, with the result that no further attempt

page_text: would be made, and when these guards are fixed sliding on stair hand-rails and
accidents caused by the same will be reduced to a minimum.
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 arm formed guard which projects upwards from and forms part of the
improved combined baluster and guard, as already described and shewn on
Figures 1 and 2 Sheets Nos. 1 and 2.
Year: 1896

page_text: I, ALISTER MACNAB, of No. 23 Great Winchester Street, in the City of
London, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
It is found commercially advantageous to separate the crystals of bay salt into
two grades or groups, the one group consisting of large crystals and the other of
small crystals.
My invention relates to a treatment by which I effect this separation of the salt
into the two grades above referred to. For this purpose I feed the crystals on to
a rotating or oscillating sieve or screen which is immersed in concentrated brine.
The finer crystals pass through the meshes and become deposited in the brine
below the screen, while the larger crystals pass over the screen. Both sets of
crystals may be washed, purified and dried in the usual way, and the finer crystals
may be crushed by rollers or otherwise and disposed of as powdered salt, or may
be re-dissolved and crystallised afresh.
Dated thin 9th dove of Al 1006
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
I, ALISTER MACNAB, of No. 23 Great Winchester Street, in the City of
London, 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:-
It is found commercially advantageous to separate the crystals of bay salt into
two grades or groups, the one group consisting of large crystals, and the other of
small crystals.
My invention relates to a treatment by which I effect this separation of the salt
into the two grades above referred to. For this purpose I feed the crystals on to a
rotating or oscillating sieve or screen which is immersed in concentrated brine.
The finer crystals pass through the meshes and become deposited in the brine
below the screen, while the larger crystals pass over the screen. Both sets of
crystals may be washed purified and dried in the usual way, and the finer crystals
may be crushed by rollers or otherwise and disposed of as powdered salt, or may be
re-dissolved and crystallised afresh.

page_text: 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 :-
The process of separating the larger from the smaller crystals of bay salt by
Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Roasting, Calcining, and similar Purposes,
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 19th Dec., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Roasting, Calcining,
and similar Purposes,
I, FRANZ BRANDENBURG, of Lendersdorf bei Duren, in the Empire of
Germany, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
In the calcining or roasting furnaces provided with Thelen-pans hitherto used
the material to be treated was introduced at one end of the pan and discharged
from the other end so that in such process if the calcining or roasting was not.
complete enough, the material had to be recharged into the pan by the workman.
The present invention enables the calcining or roasting process to go ou
automatically, as long as necessary, without interruption.
Figure 1 is a section, and
Fig. 2 a plan, with the cover removed, of one form of my invention.
The apparatus consists of two calcining or roasting pans A B, which are-
connected together longitudinally in such manner that the material to be calcined
or roasted is, by the discharge-shovel of one pan A, introduced into the other
pan B, and at the other end by the discharge-shovel of the other pan B is
introduced into the first pan A, and so on, so that the material is in the well-known
manner conveyed or forwarded by the swinging shovels a from one to the other end
of each pan, and by shovels b and c from one pan into the other, being thus.
circulating till the material is sufficiently calcined or roasted. The material is.
discharged from the pans through a door d in one of the pans.
In consequence of the calcining or roasting proceeding automatically, the space
in which the calcining apparatus is arranged may remain closed during the process.
Thus in cases when poisonous dust is developed during the calcining or roasting,.
as for instance in the manufacture of minium the breathing of this dust by the
workmen is avoided. Moreover it becomes possible to use hot air in roasting or
calcining which is introduced into the closed space of the calcining chamber.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. A calcining or roasting apparatus in which for the purpose of automatic-
continuous working, are arranged two pans which are longitudinally connected to
each other in such manner that the discharge shovels of one pan throw the material
into the other pan the discharge shovels of the latter pan in turn throwing the
material into the first pan and so on thereby effecting a continuous circulation of
the material under treatment.
2. The combination and arrangement of parts forming a complete calcining or
roasting apparatus substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this fith day of November 1896
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Chimney Pots for the Prevention of Down-draughts.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Apr., 1896-Accepted, 30th May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Chimney Pots for the Prevention of
Down-draughts.
We, J. DUCKETT AND SON LIMITED, Mitre Sanitary Works, Burnley, in the
County of Lancaster, and JAMES DUCKETT of Woodleigh, Burnley aforesaid
Sanitary Ware 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 :-
Our invention relates to certain improvements in chimney pots constructed to
prevent down-draughts. For this purpose, we make the body of the pot to consist.
of, or form it into a series of pipes, or flues preferably about sixteen in number,
and two inches in diameter, but this number and the dimensions of the flues may
be varied.
The said series of pipes or flues formed in the body of the pot open to the
exterior atmosphere at the bottom, while at the top they enter the pot. The
heated gases, rising in the smoke flue, warm the air in the exterior air flues, which
ascending strengthens the upward current in the smoke flue, and in this way
prevents down-draughts. When there is a sort of whirlwind, it enters the pipes,
and produces the desired effect of an upward current in the smoke flue.
In order that our invention may be easily understood, we have hereunto annexed
the accompanying sheet of drawings.
Fig. I represents a chimney pot formed or constructed with a series of air pipes.
or flues B in accordance with our invention. These we preferably make parallel
and of uniform diameter, in order to secure an increased, and as much as possible
unvarying, upward current. With the same object in view, we bring these pipes
or flues as close to each other, and as close to the smoke flue as practicable, say
about half an inch apart, and about half an inch from the smoke flue.
The heated gases ascending in the smoke flue, and impinging against the interior
of the pot rarefies the air in the exterior air pipes or flues, which at once enters
the pot, and strengthens the upward current from the smoke flue, thereby preventing
down-draughts. Cold air from the external atmosphere immediately enters the air
pipes or flues B at the orifices A, and as quickly becomes heated, keeping up a
constant current of air to strengthen the current of heated gases ascending in the
smoke flue, and thus to a considerable extent prevents down-draughts. The air
pipes or flues B are also serviceable in unstable weather, when the wind is very
fitful and changeable, as the whirlwinds, which may envelope the pot, will be
drawn up the orifices A, and secure immunity from down-draughts.
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 :-
Forming in chimney pots air pipes or flues B, substantially as described and
illustrated in Fig. 1 for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 29th day of April 1896.
F. RICHMOND,
12 Standish Street, Burnley, Agent for the Applicants..
Improvements in Spinning Bobbins and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Jan., 1896-Accepted, 22nd Feb., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Spinning Bobbins and the like.
I, ROBERT ATKINSON, of 29 Wycliffe Road, Shipley, in the County of York,
Joiner and Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
The object of my invention is the strengthening of the heads or ends of spinning-
bobbins and the like, & the arrangement of the same in such a manner that.
bobbins constructed according to my invention are more durable & stronger than
hitherto.
I accomplish my object in the following manner.
On each of the heads or ends of a bobbin of the ordinary construction, I place
two pieces of tin, or other suitable metal, or material, which are held in position
on the one side, by the barrel of the bobbin, & on the other, by the bush, & the
two pieces are soldered or fixed together in any other manner at the rim of the
head or end.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, reference is made to the
accompanying drawing, which is the section of part of a bobbin constructed
according to my invention. On each side of the head A, I place a piece of tin or
other suitable material B, represented in the drawing by a thick line. The tin or
the like is held on one side between the barrel C, & the head A, & on the other
between the bush D, & the head A. This effectually holds the tin in position.
The two pieces are then soldered together around the tin of the head or end at E.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said.
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
CLAIM I.
A bobbin for spinning & the like, having the ends covered with tin or other
suitable material, which is fixed & secured in the manner substantially as & for
the purpose herein before described & shewn.
ROBERT ATKINSON,
Applicant.
Improvements in Last Stands.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Last Stands.
I, ISAAC DILLEY, of 12 Saint Andrew's Street, Northampton, in the County of
Northamptonshire, Shoe Trade Tool Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to improvements in last stands which is intended to be
used in conjunction with my invention described in the Specification numbered
22913 of 1895.
The invention consists of an india rubber pad or rest curved on the top to
receive the last of a boot. On the underside the pad or rest is rebated into a box
constructed on the top of the sliding support or curved arm which slides in a
groove or on rails constructed on the bed of the machine.
The apparatus is to be used for wood or iron lasts, by removing the rest for
quick changing.
The india rubber pad or rest and the box above described may be constructed
of any suitable shape.
Dated this 10th day of December 1896.
J. P. BAYLY
18 Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
I, ISAAC DILLEY, of 12 Saint Andrew's Street, Northampton, in the County of
Northampton, Shoe Trade Tool Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
My invention relates to improvements in last stands and is intended to be used
in conjunction with my invention described in the Specification numbered 22913
of 1895.
And in order that my invention may be thoroughly understood, I now proceed
to describe the accompanying drawing thereof, reference being had to letters and
figures marked thereon.
Fig. 1, is a back elevation of the india rubber pad or rest.
Fig. 2, is a front elevation of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3, is a side elevation of Fig. 1, fitted to the top of the sliding support or
curved arm part of which is shown by dotted lines.
The invention consists of an india rubber pad or rest a curved on the top 6 to
Price 8d1

page_text: receive the last of a boot. On the underside the pad or rest a is rebated into a
box e constructed on the top of the sliding support or curved arm f which slides
in a groove or on rails constructed on the bed of the machine.
The india rubber pad or rest a at the base is formed with a tenon c, and a
ledge d at three of the sides of the aforesaid pad or rest a.
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. In last stands, the combination of the india rubber pad or rest and the box
on the top of the sliding support or curved arm, substantially as herein described
and according to the accompanying drawing.
2. In last stands, the india rubber pad or rest, substantially as described in the
above specification for the purpose specified.
Dated this 10th day of September 1897.
J. P. BAYLY.
18 Fulham Place, W., Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Electrical Brake for Vehicles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 30th Jan., 1897
An Improved Electrical Brake for Vehicles.
I, EDWIN GROsz, Merchant, of 58 Lehmweg, Hamburg, 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 invention forming the subject of the present application has for its object to
provide a powerful brake for working electric railways which shall be more
effective than mechanical brakes, and which shall also be capable of being applied
to the non-automotive carriages.
In the accompanying drawings-
Figure 1 is a diagrammatic plan showing a vehicle applied with my improved
brake.
Figures 2 and 3 illustrate details on a larger scale.
The two wire coils or solenoids A act when current is passed through them, to
draw in the cores B and by means of rods CDE to press the brake blocks F
against the wheels of the vehicle.
The lever C is also connected at H to the rod J of an ordinary mechanical brake
with the object of enabling the vehicle to be still under the control of the driver
even though the electric current should fail.
Figures 2 and 3 illustrate the connection of the electrical operating lever with the
crank of the mechanical brake. A toothed wheel K on a crank-shaft acts by
means of the toothed wheel L and the disc M, which is provided with a toothed
segment N to cause the operating lever O to rotate, such lever being adapted to
pivot about the axis P. In case of failure of the current, the lever O assumes a
position in which it does not interfere with the rotation of the crank as shown in
Figure 2.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is-
(1.) An electrical vehicle brake, the electromagnet coils of which act, when
current is passed through them, to suck in the cores B, and thus by means of lever
rods C D E to put on the brakes F substantially as described.
(2.) An arrangement of a vehicle brake as specified in Claim 1, such that the
electrical operating lever (O) is also actuated by means of the gear wheels (K) (L)
(M) (N) of a mechanical auxiliary brake, with the object of retaining the vehicle
under the control of the driver in the case of failure of the electric current
substantially as described.
(3.) An electrical vehicle brake substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore
described and illustrated.
Dated this 15th day of December 1806
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
An Improved Music or Reading Desk Leaf Holder or Finger.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 8th June, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 6th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 22nd May; 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Music or Reading Desk Leaf Holder or Finger.
HARRY RAYMOND NATHAN 2 Valletort Place Stoke Devonport Pianoforte
Tuner do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I claim that the use of my invention facilitates musicians and others turning
over the music etc. to the one's in present use As at present they have to be
readjusted by the hand, but in my improvement the arm H shewn in drawing on
coming in contact with a slight pressure of the hand drops and fly's back into
original position as shewn in position A.
Fig. A. Invention complete as fixed to piano or book rest.
Fig. B. Back view.
Fig. C. Transverse section shewing two spiral springs of equal tension to bring
the arm H in position when in use.
Fig. D shewing arm held down by hooks I when not in use.
Fig. E. Back view of same.
I HARRY RAYMOND NATHAN 2 Valletort Place Stoke Devonport, Pianoforte
Tuner 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 :-
Upon the edges of music desks or stands or upon the edges of reading-desks, it
is common to provide moveable holders or fingers which can be moved in a plane
approximately parallel to the music, or book page, or sheet, (when open upon the
desk) and serve to retain same in position, when it is required to move the sheet or
page over, it is generally necessary to move aside the retaining finger or fingers
and to again replace same in position by hand.
Now my present invention refers to means by which these retaining fingers are
caused to automatically re-assume their effective or retaining positions after having
been moved aside to allow of the turning over of the sheet or page.
In order that my invention may be readily understood I will describe same with
reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1, is a front elevation showing a portion of a music desk having my improved
leaf holder applied thereto and Fig. 2, is an end view of same partly in section,
Fig. 3 is an elevation of the appliance detached and drawn to a larger scale than
the previous figures, the illustration shewing a back view thereof, with the finger
in its acting position and Fig. 4, is a similar view showing the finger turned down.
The finger A, is mounted and fixed on a pivot A', free to turn in a plate B,
Improvements relating to Velocipedes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Oct., 1896-Accepted, 19th Dec., 1896
Improvements relating to Velocipedes.
I, WILHELM RUDOLPH, of 12 Litzowstrasse, Wandsbek, in the Empire of
Germany, Glazier, 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 pertains to improvements in velocipedes and it has for its object.
to diminish the power required to be exerted by the rider, or to enable him to
travel at a higher-speed or to enable him to use a higher gear without increased
expenditure of power. For this purpose a centrifugally acting weight or mass is.
provided on the rotating wheel.
The accompanying drawings illustrate the application of my invention.
A centrifugal block or weight k is arranged on the rim of the wheel (Figure 1).
between the spokes. This block is fixed by means of clips and thumb-nuts between
the rubber tyre and the felloe of the wheel in such a manner as to be capable
of being readily placed into position and removed. The centrifugal block k,
(Figures 2 and 3) consists of iron, lead, or other metal.
The hook clips h, pass to a certain extent obliquely through the block and
terminate in screws s, which can be tightened up by means of thumb-nuts f. Thes
thumb nuts find their bearing or abutment in recesses in the block.
More than one centrifugal block can be applied to different parts of the wheel.
The centrifugal block may also be so arranged as to be fixed to or placed against.
a spoke, or be arranged to fill the space between two spokes, as indicated in dotted
lines in Figure 1.
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.) Augmenting the velocity of cycles by centrifugal action of a block (k).
arranged upon the inside of the rim (r) of a wheel.
(2.) Augmenting the velocity of cycles substantially as hereinbefore described..
1000
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and.
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Improvements in Steam Engines.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 18th Apr., 1896
Improvements in Steam Engines.
1 GEORG BENDLER of 134 August Strasse, Breslau, Germany, Jeweller, 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:
At present steam engines are generally made with pistons which reciprocate in a
straight line within cylinders and in such engines much of the power is absorbed
in overcoming the friction due to the working of the piston as well as the friction:
at the bearings.
This invention has for its object to construct a steam engine having a pendulous.
piston which oscillates within a sectoral casing. The pendulous form of piston
develops much less friction than the ordinary style as the coefficient of friction is,.
with a pendulous motion, very small.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have hereunto
appended an explanatory sheet of drawings, whereon,
Fig. 1 is a front view, Fig. 2 a section and Fig. 3 a back view of the engine.
The sectoral casing a which is also, in cross section, of the shape of the sector-
of a circle as shown at Fig. 2, has a piston 6 by preference of trapezoidal shape
working in it. This piston which is fitted on and suspended from the crank shaft d
oscillates, under the action of the steam, to and fro within the casing. This..
arrangement of casing and piston develops very little friction when compared with.
the usual arrangements using a reciprocating or rotating piston.
The valve c, which may be of any suitable construction, is actuated by means of
the mechanism shown at Fig. 3 which consists of an eccentric j or a small crank,
keyed on the shaft d and which reciprocates the valve by means of the rod f, h, and
lever g. The screw coupling z on the rod f is used for regulating, as desired, the.
movement of the valve.
Steam is admitted through the pipe e and exhausted through the pipe i.
Engines of this improved construction can be made much lighter than those in
common use whilst they can be also made much cheaper as there are fewer parts..
Further they consume less steam.
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 1.
consider novel and desire to claim is :-
1. A vertical or horizontal steam engine having a pendulous piston working
within a sectoral casing substantially as herein before described with reference to
the drawings annexed.
2. In combination, in a steam engine, of a pendulous piston, a sectoral casing in.
which said piston works and a crank shaft mounted upon the casing and oscillated.
by the pendulous piston, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to.
the drawings annexed.
3. The construction of steam engine with its pendulous piston, sectoral casing,.
and valve gear all substantially as hereinbefore described and shown on the:
drawings annexed.
Dated thie 0th day of Manch 2000
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent..
An Improved Brown Bread.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 24th Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Brown Bread.
I, WILLIAM WILKIE of 174 High Street, Kirkcaldy, in the County of Fife,
North Britain, Baker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved brown bread.
It is a milk oaten bread and is made as follows:-
I take equal parts of steam-cooked rolled oats and patent (wheaten) flour; and
I make up a dough with buttermilk.
To, say, 8 lbs. of the above mixture I add 3 ounces of cream of tartar and two
ounces of soda."
The advantage of my said milk oaten bread is that the proportion of proteid and
bone forming matter is much higher than in ordinary bread. The analysis of my
bread in its dried form being as follows.:-
JOHNSONS,
115 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
cant's