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Improvement in Screw-cutting Arrangement on Lathe Saddles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Mar., 1898-Accepted, 7th May, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Screw-cutting Arrangement on Lathe Saddles.
JOHN LANG, Junr., and WILLIAM BIGGAR LANG, of the Firm of John Lang & Sons,
Lathe Manufacturers, and Special Machine Tool-makers, Mary Street, Johnstone,
near 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; -
The object of this invention is to provide a simple, substantial, and convenient
means of withdrawing the cutting tool and opening the nut of leading screw of
a lathe by one movement of a handle when screw-cutting.
Fig. 1 is a section of bed and saddle.
Fig. 2 is a front elevation of saddle.
A is the bed. B is the saddle. C is the leading screw. D is a handle keyed
to a small shaft E. On the other end of E is the usual disc with eccentric slots
cut in it, so that when the disc is revolved, by means of handle D one quarter of
a revolution, the nut F is closed on screw and the saddle is moved along. G is
a quadrant with teeth cut in its periphery. This quadrant can be fixed by bolt H
to handle D as shown on drawing. K is a screw across saddle for giving trans-
verse feed to tool. L is a tube forming a journal for screw K and having part
of its outside diameter cut as a pinion which pinion works in quadrant G-and
the remainder cut into a quick thread screw, which part works in nut M fixed
to saddle. N is a disc handle with knotches cut in its periphery. By means of
these knotches and the catch at the screw K is kept from revolving while it
can have an end movement by revolving the slough L in the nut M.
The working of the arrangement is as follows:-
When the handle D is turned ¼ of a revolution the nut F is closed on the
screw and the saddle begins to travel along. At the same time, since the quad-
rant G is fixed by bolt to the handle D the former will also get revolution. This
motion will revolve pinion L. This again by means of its quick thread screw
will advance the screw K without revolving it. By advancing this screw the tool
is also advanced to take its cut. When the saddle has travelled its required length
the handle D is again moved ¼ revolution, but in the opposite direction. By
this movement the nut is opened from the leading screw, and the tool is withdrawn
from its cut. The saddle is then taken back by hand to its original position. The
tool is moved towards cut by revolving disc N from one knotch to another. The
handle I is again moved ¼ revolution in the original direction with similar
results. This process is continued till screw is finished.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is;-
To arrange the saddle of a lathe with a simple, substantial, and convenient

page_text: means of withdrawing the cutting tool and opening the nut of leading screw of a
lathe, by one movement of a handle when screw-cutting.
1 1000
Improvements in Petroleum-motors.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Aug., 1898-Accepted, 24th Sept., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Petroleum-motors.
I, ERNST ELIS FRIDOLF FAGERSTRÖM, of 22, Pipersgatan, Stockholm, in the
Kingdom of Sweden, Mechanical 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 relates to petroleum-motors in which the explosions are pro-
duced by means of an ignition-tube which is not heated by a special flame but is
kept hot by the heat developed by the explosions of the gaseous mixture in the
working cylinder. The improvement consists essentially in locating the ignition-
tube in the vaporizer itself and surrounding it at some distance by a tube or
casing which prevents excessive radiation of heat from the ignition-tube, the
latter being consequently kept at the temperature required for exploding the
mixture in the cylinder.
In the drawing there is shown a sectional view of a portion of the working
cylinder together with the vaporizer of a petroleum-motor arranged in accordance
with this invention. a is the cylinder, b is the cylinder-head, the inlet of the
pipe for the discharge of the waste gases, d a valve located in the said inlet,
m the outlet of the pipe h by means of which the explosive charge is introduced
into the cylinder, and c a valve located in the said outlet. n is the inlet for con-
ducting air to the pipe h, and g the pipe for the introduction of petroleum.
According to this invention, the ignition-tube e is placed inside the tube h which
serves as a vaporizer, the advantage being thus gained that the ignition-tube
cannot be cooled materially, since the temperature of the vaporizer is com-
paratively high and, moreover, is raised by the heat radiating from the ignition-
tube. In order, however, to still more effectually prevent the cooling of the
ignition-tube and at the same time prevent the latter from igniting the explosive
mixture passing through the vaporizer, the ignition-tube is surrounded by a
tube or casing which is preferably made to open out into the space outside the
vaporizer, being normally closed, however, at this point by means of a cap f which
is removed when the engine is to be started, so as to admit of the introduction of
a lamp through the aperture, for the preliminary heating of the ignition-tube.
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:-
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A petroleum-motor wherein the ignition-tube is enclosed in a tube or casing
located in the vaporizer, for the purpose of maintaining the temperature of the
ignition-tube constant and at the same time using a portion of its heat for the
heating of the vaporizer.
1000
1000
August
D. YOUNG & Co.,
11 and 12, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Propulsion Devices for Sleighs.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 1st Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Propulsion Devices for Sleighs.
We, EMIL FROBEL, Engineer, and BRUNO KUNERT, both of Langewiesen
(Thuringen), 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:-
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This invention relates to a sleigh driven by cranks or pedals.
The cranks act on a chain gear, the smaller sprocket wheel being secured to a
second crank-shaft.
The cranks arranged at an angle of 180° have pivoted on them rods which with
their free ends alternatively engage with the ground and exercise a pressure in a
forward direction on the crank shaft, thus propelling the sleigh.
The sleigh according to the present invention is illustrated in the accompany-
ing drawing. Fig. 1 being a side elevation, and Fig. 2 rear view.
The construction is as follows: The sleigh frame 1 having the seat 2, carries
at 3 a pedal crank shaft 4 preferably supported in ball-bearings.
On the crank shaft 4 is mounted a large chain wheel 5 driving by means of a
chain 6 a smaller wheel 7.
The chain wheel 7 is secured to a crank shaft 8 with cranks 9 and 10, is in this
construction, arranged under the seat 2 in the rear portion of the sleigh frame and
is also supported in ball bearings.
The cranks 9 and 10 are arranged on either side of the small sprocket
wheel 7 and have connected to them propulsion rods 11, operating alternatively
owing to the cranks 9 and 10 being placed at an angle of 180°, each rod when
not in action being raised from the ground and pressed forward by means of
springs 12.
The alternate engagement and pushing action of the rods 11 against the ground
exercises a forward pressure on the crank shaft 8 whereby the sleigh is propelled.
By means of the arrangement described the same effect is attained as if the
rider very quickly pushed the rod by hand, alternately left and right against
the ground.
Steering and braking is effected by means of two rods 14 pivoted to the frame 1
at 13 and having preferably anchor-shaped or rounded lowered ends and handle-
bars 15.
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:-
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1. A sleigh propelled by means of cranks and pedals comprising a crank shaft 8
arranged at the back of the sleigh frame being driven by gearing from the pedal-
cranks of the crank shaft 8 being arranged at an angle of 180° and having
connected to them propulsion rods controlled by springs said rods alternately
engaging with the ground upon the rotation of the crankshaft, and exercising
a pressure in the forward direction on said crankshaft substantially as described.

page_text: 2. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete pro-
pulsion device for sleighs substantially as described and illustrated in the accom-
panying drawings.
Noted thin 97th ....
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Case and Tongue Depressor combined.
Year: 1898

page_text: JOHN BERNARD GABE, Pentrepoth House, Morriston, near Swansea, Glamor-
ganshire, Surgeon, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows;
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A medical instrument designed so as to serve the double purpose of an ordi-
nary thermometer case and an ordinary tongue depressor. The combined
instrument can be made in any size, or shape, such as ordinary rowing oars
shape paddle oars shape cricket bat shape spoon shape or shovel shape and can
be made in either wood, vulcanite, celluloid, or any metal material.
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Thermometer Case and Tongue Depressor combined.
I, JOHN BERNARD GABE, of Pentrepoth House, Morriston, R.S.O., Swansea, in
the County of Glamorgan, South Wales, Surgeon, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be par-
ticularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The invention has for its object the production of a new medical instrument
consisting in the combination of a thermometer case with a tongue depressor
thereby obtaining great compactness and portability combined with facility for
using either the thermometer or the tongue depresser as may be required.
My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which big. 1 is
a face view and Fig. 2 an edge or side view of one form of the combined instru-
ment, Figures 3 and 4 are like views showing a slightly modified form.
a is the thermometer case, a¹ the cap or cover and the tongue depressor.
The thermometer case and its cap or cover may be constructed and separably
secured together in any suitable or well known manner and the tongue depressor
may be of any suitable shape, those shown in the drawing being very convenient.
.
[Price 8d1

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:-
A medical instrument consisting of a thermometer case and a tongue depressor
combined, substantially as herein set forth.
Dated this 1st day of December 1898.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Bread.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Apr., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 13th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 11th Mar., 1899
Improvements in the Manufacture of Bread.
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I, EDWARD WALTER KERMODE, of Devonshire House, Peel, Isle of Man, Gold
Miner and Mineralogist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of bread containing maize.
For this purpose the Indian meal is first cooked by boiling and is then mixed
with wheat flour in about equal proportions the manufacture being completed in the
ordinary manner.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Bread.
I, EDWARD WALTER KERMODE, of Devonshire House, Peel, Isle of Man, Gold
Miner and Mineralogist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer
tained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of bread containing maize.
The maize meal is first mixed with cold water about eleven pints of water to
nine pounds of meal being suitable. The mixture is then slowly poured into a
vessel containing about four pints of boiling water and the resulting mixture is
stirred and heated until it reaches the boiling point and has been kept boiling
for from 5 to 10 minutes. It is then allowed to cool and is mixed with sponge
formed in the ordinary way from wheat flour and the manufacture of the bread is
completed in the usual manner.
After boiling the water may be evaporated from the maize meal, which is then
reground and mixed with the sponge as above described.
Equal quantities of maize meal and wheat flour are suitable but the proportion
may be varied according to taste.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
:-
1. The manufacture of bread by boiling maize meal and mixing it with wheat
Hour substantially as described.
2. The manufacture of bread substantially as described.
Dated this 7th day of January 1899
EDWARD WALTER KERMODE,
Peel, Isle of Man.
Improvements in Screw Taps.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Sept, 1898-Accepted, 1st July, 1899
Improvements in Screw Taps.
I, HANS OSKAR NIENSTAEDT, of Dronning Olgas Vej, Copenhagen, Denmark,
Mechanical Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:—
This invention consists of screw-taps with cutters the end and side edges of
which are shaped helically and spirally as shown in the accompanying drawings
in which
.
Figure 1 shows a taper tap and
Figure 1 is an end view of the same.
Figure 2 shows an intermediate tap, and
Figure 2 an end view of same.
Figure 3 shows a plug or finishing tap, and
Figure 3 an end view of the same.
The peculiarity of the above taps lies in their having in so far as certain forms
are concerned, two kinds of cutter and in these being helically shaped. The
ends also have the shape of a twist drill, which enables said taps to cut not only
by their side edges but also by their ends. By this means screw threads may be
cut in cavities notwithstanding that their diameters may be notably less than the
diameter of the tap, as the cutting ends enlarge the holes to the right diameter.
The pitch of the spirals is such as to prevent any rocking of the tap in the hole
while cutting and to ensure its straight and steady progress.
In a set of screw taps it is convenient that the first or taper tap have a twist
drill point (unthreaded) of the same length as the diameter of the hole which
said tap is intended to cut, that the intermediate tap have a twist drill point or
unthreaded portion at the lower end of a length equal to one-eighth of the
diameter of such tap, and that the plug or finishing tap be threaded to the very
end.
The cutters (cutting edges) may be obtained by cutting the two grooves 1, 2
around the tap.
The end cutters are preferably ground sharp, so that they may always be
depended upon for getting the tap to bore the holes up to the required diameter.
Experiments have shown that the present arrangement of taps gives a lighter,
steadier and cleaner cut than with the ordinary taps.
my said
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is;-
1. In a screw tap, providing the same with side as well as end cutters, said
cutters being produced by forming two helically shaped grooves around the
geometric axis of the tap substantially as set forth.
2. The first or taper tap substantially as described and as illustrated in Figures 1
and 1.

page_text: 3. The second or intermediate tap substantially as described and as illustrated in
Figures 2 and 2ª.
4. The finishing or plug tap substantially as described and as illustrated in
W1 OA
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Apr., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 2nd June, 1898-Accepted, 13th Aug., 1898
I, WILLIAM LLOYD WISE, of 46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, in the County of London,
Consulting Engineer and Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows -
This invention has for object to cheapen the manufacture of gas described in
the Specification of Letters Patent No. 2129 of 1897 and consists in the substitution
therein, for colophony, of bitumen or bituminous substances, which give the same
results as colophony and cost much less.
In carrying out the present invention, the procedure is the same as that described
in the aforesaid specification except that bitumen or bituminous substances are
employed in lieu of colophony in the same proportions as the latter.
11
W. LLOYD WISE,
46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agent.
A communication from abroad by A. PIATTI & Co., of Rome, Italy.
I, WILLIAM LLOYD WISE, of 46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, in the County of London,
Consulting Engineer and 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 has for object to cheapen the manufacture of gas described in
the Specification of Letters Patent No. 2129 of 1897 and consists in the substitution
therein, for colophony, of bitumen or bituminous substances, which give the same
results as colophony and cost. much less.
In carrying out the present invention, the procedure is the same as that described
in the aforesaid specification except that bitumen or bituminous substances are
employed in lieu of colophony in the same proportions as the latter.
.

page_text: 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: --
In the process described and claimed in the Specification of Letters Patent
No. 2129 of 1897, the substitution of bitumen or bituminous substances for colo-
phony.
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1000
W. LLOYD WISE,
46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agent.
Improvements in the Junctions of Cycle, Motor Car, and other Frames applicable also to analogous purposes.
Year: 1898

page_text: This Print is in accordance with the Original Specification as it stands after
Amendment (under Section 11 of the Patents, &c. Act, 1883), as required by
the decision of the Comptroller General of the 13th day of July 1898.
Date of Application, 21st Jan., 1898-Accepted, 19th Mar., 1898
Improvements in the Junctions of Cycle, Motor Car, and other
Frames applicable also to analogous purposes.
We, JOSEPH HOWARD KIRK, of Jessamine Villa, Orchard Road, Erdington,
Manager, and JOHN WILLIAM JEFFS, of 56, Cyril Road, Small Heath, Manager,
and both in the County of Warwick, do hereby declare the nature of our said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly de-
scribed and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Our invention has for its object improvements in the junctions of cycle, motor
car and other frames applicable also to analogous purposes such for instance as
hand rails, bridges &c., which enables as to make junctions without the use of
brazing or soldering which necessitates a certain amount of heat being applied to
the parts to be united thus rendering such parts liable to over-heating which is
found to injure such junctions.
In order that our invention may be more clearly understood and easily carried
into practical effect we have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings upon which
we have illustrated sufficient examples of our improved joint to shew its appli-
cation.
Figure 1 is an underside view shewing the tube T connected to the socket S,
according to our invention.
Figure 2 is an elevation of Figure 1 with a portion of the socket and the tube
broken away.
Figure 3 is a similar to Figure 2 shewing one of the drums or blocks removed.
Figure 4, is a sectional end view of the socket and tube taken on the line 1-2
Figure 1.
Figure 5 is an end view of the drums or blocks and other parts ready for in-
serting into the end of the tube.
Figure 6 is a plan view of Figure 5 with the blocks D & D¹ removed.
Figure 7 shews the pin and wedges or cones.
Figure 8 is a plan view of the block D.
Figure 9 is an end view shewing the parts held together by an outer sleeve or
ferrule of soft metal.
In carrying our invention into practice we bore the lug or socket S and turn the
end of the tube T or spigot when necessary so as to be a fairly accurate fit. We
then bore a hole through the socket and through the tube so as to allow the screw
[Price 8d.]

page_text: upon like inclined planes or wedged surfaces in the supplemental blocks D and D¹
for the purpose of expanding the tube in the socket by means of a screw operating
upon a nut or nuts or their equivalents substantially as herein set forth and as
shewn.
Doted this 20th
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1900
GEORGE BARKER,
Agent, 77, Colmore Row, Birmingham.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Mar., 1898-Accepted, 7th May, 1898
I, FRIEDRICH AUGUST RUDERT, Merchant, of Leipzig, Hauptmannstrasse 711, 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 relates to improvements in neck ties, in which the neck band is
constructed so as to be removable for the purpose of exchanging the same for another
and such neck ties can be supplied with any number of suitable neck bands before
they are made use of.
The inconvenience of the tie becoming unserviceable by the neck band being worn
out before the bow or the like is thus avoided as a fresh band can be adapted to the
bow.
In the annexed drawing, Fig. 1 shows a form of neck band suitable for the
purpose. Fig. 2 shows another form of the same. Fig. 3 shows a neck tie with
the neck band removed. Fig. 4 shows a neck tie with the band inserted.
For the purpose above described the neck band H is made of one piece and is
adapted to the bow S in such a manner that it can be easily inserted in or withdrawn
from the loop K which is fixedly attached to the bow. The loop K is lined in a
suitable manner in order that the band H can be slid in or out easily.
In order that the bow S can be fixed at the proper position on the band H, the latter
is cut out at 6 in such a manner that the sides & Fig. 1 of this slot or cut lie laterally
against the edges of the knot K when the band is inserted.
In order to produce a stronger connection between the bow and the band the sides
of the cut can be formed as projecting pieces Fig. 2 of any form, which laid on the
back of the bow as shown in Fig. 4 can be easily fixed on the same by means of pins,
stitches or the like.
The bow S and the band H can be made in any form and of
any materials.
The described neck tie has the advantage, that no metal parts are used therein
excepting the buckle securing the ends of the neck band.
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:
An improved neck tie in which a removable neck band H can be inserted in or
withdrawn from a loop K fixedly attached to the centre of the back of the bow or the
like such band being secured in the proper position by means of a recess b provided
with sides formed as 8 or 1 for holding the band H with regard to the fixed loop K
substantially as and for the purpose described.
1111
Can (or Tin) Opener.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION,
Can (or Tin) Opener.
CHARLES ARTHUR NEWTON, 2, Ashcroft Road, Bow, London, E, Commercial
Traveller, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows: -
The invention is for opening tins of condensed milk, salmon, lobster, and the
like, and it consists of three pieces: The holder (or handle) marked "A"; the
The
hooked point marked "B"; and the triangular cutter marked "C."
hooked point "B" is fastened in the handle as shown in sketch with the point
outwards, and the cutter "C" is fastened in the handle at a distance of a little
less than half the diameter of the tin to be opened.
To operate the cutter it is only necessary to force the point "B" through the
centre of the tin top, then to hook the point through the tin. Next to press
the cutter "C" through the tin and pull the handle round when the cutter will
cut the tin in a circular manner.
1
1
1000
CHARLES ARTHUR NEWTON, 2, Ashcroft Road, Bow, London, E, Commercial
Traveller, 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 is for opening tins of condensed milk, salmon, lobster, and the
like, and it consists of three parts, as shown in the drawings filed with the Pro-
visional Specification: The holder (or handle) marked " A," the hooked point
marked "B" and the triangular cutter marked "C." The hooked point is fastened
in the handle as shown in sketch with the point outwards, and the cutter "C" is
fastened in the handle at a little less than half the diameter of the tin to be
opened. The complete article may be made in three separate pieces and after-
wards fitted together as shown in sketch; or it may be made in one piece which
may be stamped out of suitable sheet metal; or the handle and cutter may be
made in the same manner in one piece and the hooked point inserted afterwards;
or the handle and hooked point may be made in one piece and the cutter inserted
afterwards.
To operate the cutter it is only necessary to force the point "B" through the
centre of the tin top and then to hook the point through and under the top of the

page_text: tin. Next to press the cutter "C" down through the tin and pull the handle
round when the cutter will cut the tin in a circular manner.
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 particular form of triangular cutter combined with the form of arranging
the said cutter with the hooked point so that the cutter will cut the tin in a
circular manner.
Improvements in or relating to the Wheels of Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Wheels of Railway and
Tramway Vehicles.
We, JAMES AUBRA FACER and HORACE FERDINAND MCCANN, both of Germantown,
County of Philadelphia, and State of Pennsylvania, United States of America,
Forgeman and Publisher, respectively, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion 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 wheels of railway and trainway vehicles and con-
sists of a new and useful improvement in car-wheel blanks, and it has for its
object to provide a blank of this character that shall insure the formation of a
perfect and stable car-wheel from a steel forging.
To this end the invention consists in the novel construction and relation of parts
hereinafter more fully described, illustrated and claimed.
In the drawings :-
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a car-wheel blank embodying the construction
contemplated by this invention.
Figure 2 is a cross sectional view thereof.
Referring to the accompanying drawings, the numeral 1 desiguates the circular
body of a car-wheel blank, which body is imperforate or solid throughout, and is
provided with opposite parallel sides 2. These parallel sides are flat throughout
their entire area and have no surface projections or indentations, said flat sides 2
meeting the peripheral portion 3 of the body, which tapers in a lateral direction
toward one of the sides.
At one side edge the circular body or blank 1 is further provided with an
offstanding rounded annular peripheral flange 4, which curves or rounds into one of
the flat sides, and also into the tapered periphery 3.
The herein described car-wheel blank is forged from a solid bloom of steel, and
by reason of being shaped as described and having a solid body with no surface
projections or indentations, provides for the formation of an exceptionally strong
and perfect car wheel.
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 :-
A car-wheel blank, consisting of a circular imperforate body provided with
opposite parallel sides, flat throughout their entire area with no surface projections
thereon, a laterally tapered periphery, and a rounded annular peripheral flange
projecting outwardly and encircling the body at one edge, substantially as set forth.
19d day of October 1898
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Patent Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Appliance for Lowering the Temperature of Ale, Stout, Beer, and the like Beverages.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Appliance for Lowering the Temperature of Ale, Stout,
Beer, and the like Beverages.
RICHARD NICOLL PREECE, of 83, Ermine Read, Ladywell, London, S.E., Stationer,
and ARTHUR GEORGE WIELLER, of 62, Algernon Road, Lewisham, London, S.E.,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An upright cylindrical chamber closed at the bottom and having a lid on top,
containing a coil of pipe with an ingress for one end of the pipe at the lower end
of the side of the chamber and an egress for the other end of the pipe at the upper
end of the side of the chamber, and having a tap fixed at the bottom of the chamber.
541
1000
An Improved Appliance for Lowering the Temperature of Ale, Stout,
Beer, and the like Beverages.
RICHARD NICOLL PREECE, of 83, Ermine Road, Ladywell, S.E., Stationer,
and ARTHUR GEORGE WIELLER, of 62, Algernon Road, Lewisham, S.E., Gentle-
man, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
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A circular metal tank A closed at bottom with removable lid B on top and
handle on lid, size of tank 12 inches in height 10 inches in diameter in the centre
of the outside bottom of the tank a small brass tap C is fixed, inside the tank 12 feet
6 inches of 1 inch lead pipe D is coiled close to the sides, an inch from the bottom
of the tank through the side one end E of the coil of pipe has egress from the
tank and is continued by 4 inches of inch lead pipe protruding horizontally
outside the tank, an inch from the top of the tank the other end F of the coil has
egress exactly similar in all respects to the bottom end. The tank is to be fixed
to the roof of the cellar or other room where it is needed by two eyeletts G hanging
on hooks fixed to the roof, the pipe through which a retailer of beer &c. draws such
beverage from the cask is severed and the bottom end is joined to the horizontal
protruding pipe E at the lower end of the tank and the top end is joined to the
horizontal protruding pipe F at the upper end of the tank. The tank is.to be then
Gilled with freezing ingredients from the top.

page_text: 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:-
That our invention as herein before set forth and fully described is an improved
appliance for lowering the temperature of ale stout beer and the like beverages.
Improvement in the Manufacture of Cables of Vegetable Material.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 25th July, 1898-Accepted, 24th Sept., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
Improvement in the Manufacture of Cables of Vegetable Material.
We, FRANCOIS JOSEPH HONNAY, of Marcinelle, Belgium, Commercial Agent, and
AUGUSTE WARNANT, of 32, Rue de Bruxelles, in Namur, Belgium, 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 follow-
ing statement:-
Cables of vegetable material require in order to prolong their life," to be
impregnated with a protecting substance which shall ensure the cohesion or the
fibres and shall prevent the cable from absorbing moisture, with the object of
preventing its wear and tear by reason of the unravelling and fraying and rotting
of the fibres.
Tar has been employed for this purpose, but without effecting a thoroughly
satisfactory result. This is due to several causes;-(1) The tar contains acids
which have an effect upon the fibres which is rather injurious than protective.
(2) The tar does not render the cable sufficiently impervious because the tar can
be dissolved away by water, that is to say, at the expiration of a certain time, the
tar becomes eliminated from the cable by the moisture. In other words the tar is
not sufficiently cohesive.
Now with the object of obviating those drawbacks and of producing a cable
which shall be thoroughly impervious and compact without losing any of its sup
pleness, and which shall not be heavier when compared with existing tarred cables,
we employ resin which we dissolve in a suitable solvent, such as essence or spirit
of turpentine.
We impregnate the fibres of hemp or aloe which are to serve for the manufacture
of the cable, with the aforesaid solution, and we thus produce a cable which is
slightly welded" together, and which has a great cohesion and which is perfectly
impervious.
For a cable of eleven thousand kilogrammes, we employ about four hundred and
fifty kilogrammes of resin dissolved in about four hundred and fifty kilogrammes
of essence or spirit of turpentine.
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;-
A process for the manufacture of cables of vegetable material which consists in
impregnating the vegetable fibre with the solution of risen in a suitable solvent,
substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated this 20th day of my love
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS,
Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Chartered Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Improvements in and relating to Bobbins, used in connection with Ring Spinning Frames.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 11th Oct., 1898-Accepted. 19th Nov.,
1898
Improvements in and relating to Bobbins, used in connection with
Ring Spinning Frames.
WE, HENRY SOUTHWELL and JAMES GRANDIDGE, of Hudson Street Saw Mills,
Rochdale, in the County of Lancaster, Bobbin Manufacturers, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Our invention relates to bobbins used in connection with ring spinning frames or
machines for spinning cotton or other fibrous materials which machines are well
known.
The object of our invention is to provide within such a bobbin near the top or apex
thereof a bush or collar piece of any suitable hard material which may be wood or
metal but preferably of such material as box wood. The said bush is formed of the
shape or form of the spindle top whereby the said bobbin fits firmly or tightly thereon
when in use thus the bobbin is rotated as in the usual manner but according to our
invention the bobbin being provided with the hard wood lining forms a more durable
effective and economical appliance than the bobbins now generally used for such
purposes.
Dated this 10th day of January 1898.
J. H. BUTTERWORTH & Co.,
Rochdale, for the Applicants.
Improvements in and relating to Bobbins, used in connection with
Ring Spinning Frames.
We, HENRY SOUTHWELL and JAMES GRANDIDGE, of Hudson Street Saw Mills,
Rochdale, in the County of Lancaster, Bobbin 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 :-
Figure 1 of the drawings hereunto annexed illustrate a ring bobbin part in section
with our invention applied thereto.
Figure 2 represents our invention detached from the bobbin.
Our invention relates to bobbins used in connection with ring spinning frames or
machines for spinning cotton or other fibrous materials.
The object of our invention is to provide within the bobbin a near the top or apex
a bush piece or collar 6 of any suitable hard material which may be wood or metal
but preferably of such material as boxwood. The said bush is formed to the shape of
the spindle top or has a thoroughfare b¹ in which the spindle end fits firmly thus the
bobbin is driven or rotated in the usual manner but according to our invention the
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page_text: bobbin being provided with a hardwood lining b forms a more durable economical and
effective bobbin than the bobbin now generally used for such purposes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :―
1. In combination the bush piece b and bobbin a as and for the purposes herein
fully set forth and described.
2. The bush piece b as and for the purposes herein fully set forth and described.
Dated this 10th day of October 1898.
J. H. BUTTERWORTH & Co.,
Rochdale.
A New or Improved Bodkin.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th May, 1898-Accepted, 9th July., 1898
A New or Improved Bodkin.
I, DOROTHY JULIETTE DEANE, of 9, Park Street, Bath, in the County of Somerset,
Spinster, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This invention relates to improvements in bodkins and the like, and has for
object to so fashion the heads and eyes of such articles, as to render the threading
of ribbon or similar broad and flimsy material through the eyes an easier matter
than heretofore, while at the same time the risk of crumpling or creasing such
ribbon or the like is obviated.
In carrying my invention into practice, I fashion the bodkin, for instance, with
a shank and point of ordinary form, round or flat, but the head or portion in which
the eye is situated, I fashion of spatulated form, that is to say, such head tapers
from the end towards the shank, and the eye is situated transversely in the widest
part of such head, the said eye being of such width and length as to enable a
piece of ribbon or the like to be easily threaded through same without being
crushed or crumpled.
And in order that this my said invention may be the more readily understood
and carried into practical effect, reference is hereby made to the accompanying
sheet of illustrative drawings, wherein :-
Fig. 1 is an elevational view of my improved form of bodkin, and Fig. 2, a
perspective view shewing a piece of ribbon threaded through the eye of the
bodkin.
In the drawing; a is the shank of the bodkin, such shank having a point 6 of
ordinary and convenient form. The head c is of spatulated or triangular form,
and tapers from the top c¹ to the shank a. The eye dof the bodkin is placed trans-
versely in the widest part of such head c, and is of such a depth and width as to
admit of the ready insertion of ribbon and the like, of any width and thickness.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner -the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
+
The improved form of bodkin or the like, whereby the head is given spatulated
or triangular form to receive a transverse eye of such width as to allow of a ribbon
or similar broad flimsy material to be easily threaded through same without being
crushed or creased substantially as described and illustrated..
1000
HUGHES & YOUNG,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st June, 1898-Accepted, 13th Aug., 1898
I, ANDREW HUTTON MIDDLETON, of Hillock, Edzell by Brechin, N.B., Farm
Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This invention has for its object an improved adjustable spanner in which the
adjustment is effected in two places, the two portions always being parallel so that
the spanner is available for nuts of any size within the capacity of the spanner.
In order to more clearly describe this invention reference is had to the accom-
panying sheet of illustrative drawings in which Fig. 1 is a part sectional elevation
of an adjustable spanner constructed according to this invention and Fig. 2 is a
plan of the same.
The spanner consists of the two main portions A B which are shaped at one
end to form the jaws a b for gripping the nut. Bolts c d are formed on or attached
to the portions A B respectively and corresponding openings ef are formed into
which the bolts c d fit. Milled nuts g h act upon the bolts ed so as to move the
portions A B nearer to or further from each other to vary the distance between
the jaws a b.
In order to retain the two portions A B in their relative positions, extensions i j
are provided fitting into corresponding recesses k l. The jaws ab are as shown
constructed for the ordinary hexagonal nut, but by suitably constructing the jaws
the spanner can be also used for square or octagonal nuts as will be readily under-
stood.
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 adjustable spanner consisting of two portions having jaws
formed at one end, bolts formed on said portions and fitting in recesses formed in
the opposite portion, milled nuts engaging with said bolts to move the two por-
tions nearer to or farther from each other to vary the distance between the jaws
and guiding projections for retaining the two portions in their relative positions
substantially as described.
(2) In an adjustable spanner, main portions A B jaws a b, bolts cd, recesses ef,
milled nuts g h guiding projection ij, and recesses kl, all arranged and opera-
ting substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 21st day of June 1898.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Water-tube Boilers.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 21st Jan., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Water-tube Boilers.
1, HERMANN BLESSINGEN, of Koniggratzerstrasse B, Magdeburg, in the German
Empire, Certificated Architect, 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 water tube boilers as hitherto constructed, the disadvantage always exists
that the lower tubes become distorted and consequently frequently leaky before
the upper tubes, by reason of their being in more close proximity to, and conse-
quently more severely acted upon by, the flames, with the result that the water
in the lower tubes becomes hot and rises more quickly than that in the upper
tubes, and consequently they need feeding more quickly than the said upper
tubes, and where all the tubes are fed from a water supply common to them all,
the lower tubes do not get fed sufficiently quick, and to obviate these disadvantages
is the object and purpose of my invention.
Referring to the accompanying drawings which are side and end elevations
respectively of such a boiler, it will be understood that according to my invention,
the rear water chamber is divided into two parts A and B, and that while the
lower ends of the upper tubes C, open into the chamber A, the lower ends of the
bottom tubes D (which are exposed directly to the flame) communicate with
the chamber B, so that each chamber, and cach set of tubes, have their own
separate water supply, although communicating by a small passage tube E.
By this arrangement, and a proper consideration in mounting the tubes C
and D, the greater expansion of the latter need not interfere with the lesser
expansion of the former, since the provision for a sufficient water to efficiently
cover the heating surfaces of both sets may, by this arrangement be considered
as guaranted. The front chamber F is preferably open to both sets of tubes,
but I may so arrange that the said front chamber may be divided, so that one
compartment may be for one set, and the other for the second set.
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. A water tube boiler in which the lower and more active set of tubes
may be fed by a water supply, independently of the upper and less active tubes,
substantially as herein described and shewn.
2nd. In a water tube boiler, the combination of a chamber A, for supplying
with water the upper tube C, and a water chamber B for supplying the lower
or more active tubes D, substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 8th day of December 1898
GEO. THOS. HYDE,
1, Broad Street Buildings, Liverpool Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Ship Protectors.
Year: 1898

page_text: * Date of Application, 24th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 4th Feb., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ship Protectors.
I, HENRI JEAN BAPTISTE GRAVIER, of Ithaca, New York, Compdins County,
United States of America, Inventor, 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 has relation to ship protectors; and it has for its object to provide
a device of this character which may be easily attached to modern forms of war-
ships or other vessels, and which will lessen the shock thereto in case of collision.
With this object in view, the invention consists in certain features of construction
and combination of parts which will be hereinafter fully described and claimed.
In the drawings:
Figure 1 is a front view of my improved protector.
Figure 2 is a side elevation.
Figure 3 is a transverse sectional view.
3
The protector consists of a block of rubber or other elastic material, having a
longitudinal impact rib 1 slightly bulged outwardly at its lower end, as shown
at 4, and provided at its rear edges with curved side wings 2-2 to form a groove
to receive the prow of the vessel to which it may be attached, by extending cords
or other fastening means through the apertures 5, and through apertures bored in
the front beam of the ship.
The wings are preferably cut away to form triangular recesses opposite the
apertures, so that the fastening means which project through the apertures will
lie within or flush with the sides of the wings, and thereby not be injured in case
of collision.
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 protector for ships consisting of a block of elastic material having side
wings 2-2 to form a groove 3 to receive the prow of the vessel, and formed with
transverse apertures intersected by recesses formed in the outer side of each of
the wings, substantially as set forth.
1
en 1908
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, Agents.