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An Improvement Applicable to Photographic Camera Stands.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 28th June, 1899-Accepted, 29th July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement Applicable to Photographic Camera Stands.
We, JOHN WILKINSON and ALFRED WILKINSON, both of St. Oswald Street,
Collyhurst, Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, Photographic Instrument
Makers, 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 is for an improvement in the means employed for fastening
the joint in the legs of the tripod of a photographic camera of the construction
shown in the accompanying drawing. By the use of the fastener hitherto
employed the finger nails are frequently broken and the fingers hurt.
The object of our invention is to enable the operator to fasten or unfasten said
joint without injury to the ends of the fingers or to the finger nails.
Fig. 4
In the drawing Fig. 1 is a front view and Fig. 2 an edge view of the tripod
as herein above named, shown extended. Fig. 3 shows the same folded.
is a plan view of our improved fastener drawn to an enlarged scale. Fig. 5 is an
edge view of the same. Figs. 6 and 7 are respectively edge views of modifications
of the same fastener.
In these views similar letters refer to similar parts.
According to this invention we make the ends of the fastener c so that they
are raised above the plate d sufficiently to permit the ends c² to be moved round
conveniently with the fingers.
The said raised ends are produced either by forming the fastener c with a
recess or depression in the centre as shown in Fig. 5 or making the plate with a
raised part in the centre as upon which a flat fastener c is placed as shown in
Fig. 6 or inserting a distance piece between the fastener c and the plate d as
shown in Fig. 7.
The plate a is formed with a raised projection 6 corresponding in height with
the distance that the ends c of the fastener are raised above the plate d.
By these means the fastener c while retaining the usual level feature that is
obtained by the ordinary fastener can be more readily and conveniently moved
round than when applied in the form hitherto adopted and in use.
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 :-
In the tripod of a photographic camera such as is shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3
on the accompanying drawing, the use of a fastener for securing the legs of the
tripod when extended, that is formed so that a space is left between the ends
of the fastener and the plate to which said fastener is secured as shown either in
Figs. 5, 6 or 7 on the drawing for the purpose and in the manner substantially as
hereinbefore described.
Dated this 27th day of June 1899
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
Agents for the Applicants,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester.
An Improved Manure or Fertilizer.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Apr., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 18th Jan., 1900-Accepted, 31st Mar., 1900
An Improved Manure or Fertilizer.
I, ONESINE BARBIER, formerly Notary, of Braux, Ardennes, in the Republic
of France, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to the production of an improved manure or fertilizer.
According to this invention 50% of good phosphates of green Ardennes sand-
stone are mixed with 10% of coal-dust and 40% of stones called quartz, schistons
stones from the valley of the Mense from Charleville to Givet, and the same sub-
jected to calcination in a furnace similar to a soda furnace, then pulverised by
means of grindstones and finally sifted through silk bolting cloths having 100
to 200 meshes to the square centimeter, an excellent scoria being thus obtained
which yields 14 to 16% of phosphoric acid and has an assimilating capacity of
at least 85%, constituting a manure containing in addition to the phosphoric acid,
phosphate of lime, oxide of iron, manganese etc. The quantity of manure used
depends upon the proportions of the mixture.
Dated thi 1741
1 1000
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
I, ONESINE BARBIER, formerly Notary, of Braux, Ardennes, in the Republic
of France, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement;-
This invention relates to the production of an improved manure or fertilizer.
According to this invention 50% of good phosphates of green Ardennes
sandstone are mixed with 10% of coal-dust and 40% of schistous stones
from the valley of the Meuse from Charleville to Givet, and the same sub-
jected to calcination in a furnace similar to a soda furnace, then pulverised by
means of grindstones and finally sifted through silk bolting cloths having 100
to 200 meshes to the square centimetre, an excellent scoria being thus obtained
which yields 14 to 16% of phosphoric acid and has an assimilating capacity of
at least 85%, constituting a manure containing in addition to the phosphoric acid,
phosphate of lime, oxide of iron, manganese etc. The quantity of manure used
depends upon the proportions of the mixture.

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 manure or fertilizer composed of the above-named substances in the pro-
portions described and treated in the manner set forth.
Dated this 18th day of January 1900.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents,
Year: 1899

page_text: 1, THOMAS EVANS, Heating Engineer, &c., 13, Hardinge Street, Newtown,
Bristol, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The necessity of an easy mode of securely attaching glass to wood or metal
rafters owing to its fragility and the necessity for the frequent replacement of
damaged panes is of general importance. To accomplish this I form a metal wire
loop and attach it to the top part or pass it through the rebate of a wood or metal
rafter. The loop is then brought down, nearly parallel with the rafter, and the
two lower ends bent to an angle, to clip the lower ends or laps of glass. The loop
is held rigid in its position by a metal wire key passing through the rebate of
the rafter, at a right angle to the loop and immediately above it. The size of the
metal wire key and loop will be from 8 to 11 wire guage, so that light, or heavy
rain passing from the roof will not be obstructed. The loop will be suitable for
any size of rafter or thickness of glass.
3471
1000
I, THOMAS EVANS, of 13, Hardinge Street, Newtown, Bristol, Heating 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 follow-
ing statement:
My invention relates to an improved method of glazing without putty, or
securely attaching glass or other suitable materials to wood or metal rafters. To
accomplish this, I form a metal wire loop of suitable strength, with a socket
formed on either side, and the two lower ends bent at an angle to form clips.
This loop is attached to the top part of a rafter and secured to same by a split
wire key, which passes through the sockets of the loop, and the rebate of the
rafter, at a right angle. Being thus fixed, the clips at the lower end of the loop,
hold each pane of glass in position at the overlap. In order that my invention
may be clearly understood, I annex herewith one sheet of drawings, which are
to be taken and read as part of these descriptions. The same letters refer to the
same parts in each of the figures.
Fig. 1 is a plan of the loop A attached to the rafter E. The split wire key C

page_text: passing through the sockets B of the loop, and the rebate of the rafter, and the
lower ends 1 of the loop are shown in position at F.
Fig. 2 is a section of a rafter, showing lower ends 1 of loop, bent to an angle,
and holding overlap of glass in position, at F.
Fig. 3 is a side elevation of the loop on a rafter when fixed.
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 use of metal wire loops with keys, made in the manner herein substantially
set forth, and described, for the purpose of securely attaching glass, or other
suitable materials, to wood or metal rafters, for any form of roof.
Dated this 29th day of June 1899.
THOMAS EVANS,
13, Hardinge Street, Newtown, Bristol.
Improvements in Lathe Beds.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Sept., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 23rd June, 1900--Accepted, 15th Sept., 1900
"
Improvements in Lathe Beds.
ARTHUR DRUMMOND, Artist Painter, and FRANK DRUMMOND, Engineer, both
of The Old Gables," Pinks Hill, near Guildford, Surrey, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The forming of a gap of any required dimensions in the lathe bed and the
forming on each side of the bed of one or more rails or other guides on about
the level of the bottom of the gap for the saddle or similar tool holder to slide
on which rails or other guides being formed part the gap and close up to the
lathe headstock render the fitting of a gap piece unnecessary.
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1000
ARTHUR DRUMMOND, The Old Gables, Pinks Hill, near Guildford, Surrey,
Artist, FRANK DRUMMOND, The Old Gables, Pinks Hill, near Guildford, Surrey,
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 the making of a gap-bed for lathes with a gap
space of any desired dimensions without the necessity of using the usual remov-
able gap piece with its disadvantages of the overhang of the saddle off its guides
or undue projection of the cutting tool when operating on narrow work of a
diameter needing the removal of the gap piece.
This is obtained by the forming at the level of the bottom of the gap A of
two guide rails BB of the usual or any suitable form, for the guidance of the
saddle or slide rest base C.. These guides to be formed one on each side of the
lathe bed and parallel with the upper face of the lathe bed and parallel with
each other. The upper face of the lathe bed would be of the usual or any
suitable form for the guidance of the tail-stock. The saddle or slide rest base
would be made of bridge form to span over and clear the lathe bed upper face D
taking its guidance on the guide rails BB, herein proposed to be formed at
the level of bottom of the gap A.
The depth of the gap and by consequence the distance of the guide rails from

page_text: the upper face of the lathe bed would be made sufficient to give clearance for
the usual saddle wings E in screw cutting lathes to slide under and past the
tail-stock in cases when the tail stock was carried on outside vee'd guides F
or in any other case in which the tail stock was required to occupy the whole
breath of the lathe bed upper face.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that
what we claim is:-
1. In a gap bed lathe the use of guide rails on each side of the lathe bed,
at the level of the bottom of the gap space, for the guidance of the saddle or
slide-rest base in order to enable the saddle or slide rest base to remain fully
on its guides when passing over the gap space without the necessity of using
a gap-piece.
1000
ARTHUR DRUMMOND,
Artist, The Old Gables, Pinks Hill, near Guildford, Surrey.
FRANK DRUMMOND,
Engineer, The Old Gables, Pinks Hill, near Guildford, Surrey.
An Improved Means of Attaching Screw Stoppers to Glass Bottles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 29th Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Means of Attaching Screw Stoppers to Glass Bottles.
SYDNEY THOMAS OSBORN, Frampton-on-Severn, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire,
Schoolmaster, 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 formed for the purpose of attaching the screw stopper" of
glass bottles to the bottle.
6
This is
The method A hole (about of an inch in diameter) is bored in the middle
and through the entire length of the stopper. On the top of the stopper is placed
a metal plate (see drawing, a") of about 1/2" in thickness, with a short collar
(see drawing, "6") about 1/10" in height standing on the upper side
placed over the hole in the screw Over the collar ("") is placed a strong wire
Swivel" eye (wire about 12" in thickness) see drawing "c" made to fit the
collar but not tightly as this eye is moveable round it. The swivel" eye" is con-
tinued over the top of the stopper, and bent over the rim (but not to touch it) to
its depth or nearly so, and parallel to it, (see drawing "d").
This wire at its end has a loop.
"
An ordinary pin with a roundish head (see drawing "e") of the exact size of
the hole in the collar ("6") and the hole in the stopper, is thrust through the
collar and the hole to within of an inch of the end of the stopper. This hole
into which the pin has been thrust is now filled up with stopping & this keeps
the plate ("a") & the eye ("") firmly and secure in their proper places.
To the end of the wire which dips over the rim of the stopper a small-linked
'chain is attached.
Round the rim of the
The loose end of the
(This chain is about 2" in length) (see drawing "f").
bottle is placed a strong but thin wire (see drawing "g")
chain is passed into this wire, and after it (the wire) has been drawn tightly,
the joining is soldered. The screw stopper" can then be screwed either in or
out of the bottle with perfect ease & is firmly attached to the bottle."
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. The permanent attachment of the " screw stopper" to the glass bottle, by
swivel-eye; pin and chain.
Dated than 7th dor of Talma 1900
An Improved Preparation for Promoting the Growth of the Human Hair. and Preventing the Falling Out thereof.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Dec., 1899-Accepted, 6th Jan., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Preparation for Promoting the Growth of the Human
Hair. and Preventing the Falling Out thereof.
I, CATHERINE ELIZA THWAITES, of 3E, Bickershall Mansions, Gloucester Place,
London, W., Spinster, 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 an improved preparation for promoting the growth
of the human hair, and for preventing and curing the falling out of such hair
and other like hirsute ailments, the object of the invention being to assist and
accelerate the growth of the human hair, eradicate dandriff from the scalp and
prevent the loosening and consequent falling out of the hair by the roots, such
preparation being at the same time perfectly harmless in its use.
In accordance with this my said invention, the preparation consists of the
admixture of the following ingredients in or about the hereinafter specified
proportions:-
Tincture of Cantharides
Oil of Cantharides
Pure Glycerine
One ounce.
One drachm.
One ounce.
Distilled Water
Ten ounces.
Solution of Potass
(According to the British Pharinacopeia)
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One drachm.
Two drops.
Best Virgin Otto de Rose
The foregoing ingredients are mixed together so as to thoroughly incorporate
them, and the resulting preparation is applied to the hair or scalp in the usual
manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
The foregoing ingredients are mixed together so as to thoroughly incorporate
them, and the resulting preparation is applied to the hair or scalp in the usual
manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The improved preparation for promoting the growth of the human hair and
preventing the falling out thereof, consisting in tincture of cantharides; oil of
cantharides glycerine; distilled water; solution of potass (British pharma-
copeia) and best virgin otto de rose, mixed together and thoroughly incorporated
substantially in and about the proportions hereinbefore specified.
Dato this 1st day of Doomwhor
1900
HUGHES & YOUNG,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
Improvement connected with Gas Burners.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Apr., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 10th Feb., 1900-Accepted, 21st Apr., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement connected with Gas Burners.
I, HERMAN FISHER, Hair Dresser, Old Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It distributes the flame & thereby produces an improved bright & clear light
at a saving of one half the gas usually consumed and with ordinary care will last
It consists of an incandescent mantle composed of carbon fire clay,
plaster of Paris which increases the power of the light.
for years.
Dated this 26th day of April 1899.
Improvement connected with Gas Burners.
I, HERMAN FISHER, Hair Dresser, late of Old Road, Clacton on Sea, now of
144, Camberwell Road, London, S.E., 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 :-
It distributes the flame and thereby produces an improved bright and clear
light at a saving of one half the gas usually consumed and with ordinary care
will last for years.
"
It consists of a solid cone composed of carbon fire clay, plaster of Paris,
platorium" (which is filings of copper) and fibre of asbestos which increases
the power of the light.
The appliance or cone is used in conjunction with an ordinary Argand burner
which has a centre support for the cone. The effect is similar to a mantle.
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) That the appliance or solid cone distributes the flame and thereby produces
an improved bright and clear light and saves the gas.
(2) The cone is used in conjunction with an ordinary Argand burner which
has a centre support for the cone, the effect is similar to a mantle.
Dated this 27th day of March 1900.
HERMAN FISHER.
2, Renfrew Road, Lambeth, S.E.
Per H. J. Sydney, Solicitor,
An Improvement in Pole Pieces for Dynamos.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1899-Accepted, 7th Oct.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Pole Pieces for Dynamos.
I, HARDMAN ARTHUR EARLE, of Salford Iron Works, Manchester, in the County
of Lancaster, Engineer, 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:-
My invention relates to a construction of polar extensions for a dynamo of
laminæ so as to reduce or prevent eddy currents, as I shall describe referring to
the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a plan and Fig. 2 is a section of polar extensions according to my
invention applied to four magnet poles.
a are lamina of iron punched so as to have their inner and outer sides circular
ares concentric with the armature axis. They are held together between two or
more rings bb fixed to them by pins c, and are fitted closely against the interior
surface of the poles d which are turned to the same circle as the exterior of the
laminæ.
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 combination with the poles of a dynamo, polar extensions of iron lamina
having their edges circular ares concentric with the armature axis their outer
edges fitting closely against the internal surfaces of the poles which are suitably
turned the polar extensions being held in position by two or more rings, sub-
stantially as described with reference to the drawings.
Dated this 24th day of August 1899
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Supports for Incandescence Mantles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th July, 1899-Accepted, 19th Aug.,
1899
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION..
An Improvement in Supports for Incandescence Mantles.
I, AUGUST BACHMEYER, of No. 78, York Street, Westminster, in the County of
London, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to the construction of the rod usually made of magnesia
or like material, which rises from the centre of an incandescence burner to
support the mantle, the object of my invention being to secure a steady fitting of
the rod to holes that may be of different sizes, and to facilitate in case of fracture
of the rod, the removal of the broken end from the hole.
For this purpose, as shewn in elevation in Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings,
I make the support a with its lower end enlarged at as 6 and made with
a little taper so that it can fit a larger or smaller hole by entering it to a greater
or less depth.
Furthermore fracture of the rod when it occurs must take place at the weakest
part where most leverage acts, that is to say just above the shoulder of the
enlargement so that there is no difficulty in taking hold of the broken end and
emoving it from the hole.
Instead of tapering the magnesia itself, its end may be inserted in a tapered
metal thimble or ferrule c. In case of fracture of the rod, the broken end can bo
punched out of the thimble which can be used for a fresh rod.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
ion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
laim is:-
A support for an incandescence mantle made with an enlarged and tapered
wer end, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 4th dow of T.1., 1900
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Compound for Cleansing Painted, Varnished or Polished Surfaces, Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Brasswork, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 4th Nov., 1899
A New or Improved Compound for Cleansing Painted, Varnished, or
Polished Surfaces, Carpets, Rugs, Oilcloth, Brasswork, and the
like.
I, CILARLES EUGENE POSTLETHIWATTE, of Hancock Road, Bromley, in the County
of Middlesex, Contractor for Railway Stores, do hereby declare the nature of
the said invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be parti-
cularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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Letters Patent No. 12,930 of 1895, were granted to me for "A new or im-
proved compound for cleansing varnished and polished wood surfaces" but said
compound is more especially applicable for use in connection with the outside
panelling of railway carriages and is unsuitable to be employed for cleansing
generally the surfaces of the interior fittings of such carriages and other sur-
faces and the object of my present invention is to obtain a compound suitable
for cleansing the surfaces of various articles generally and such as painted,
varnished or polished wood surfaces, carpets, rugs, oilcloth, brasswork and the
like, without liability to injure the same or the colour thereof.
In carrying this invention into effect, the following ingredients are com-
chout the proportions stated namely..

page_text: Brasswork and like surfaces may be cleansed by steeping a cloth in the pre-
paration or placing some of the compond thereon and rubbing the surface there-
with, then finishing off with a dry cloth. If the surface to be acted upon be
badly tarnished, a small quantity of finely powdered pumice stone or bath brick
should be dusted over the cloth with which the compound is applied.
Any desired perfume may be added to the compound forming the subject of
the present invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
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First. A cleansing compound for various surfaces, consisting of a mixture of
óxalate of ammonia, boracic acid, water and glycerine, combined in or in about
the proportions stated, substantially as hereinbefore described.
Secondly. A cleansing compound for various surfaces consisting of a mixture of
oxalate of ammonia, boracic acid, water and glycerine in or in about the pro-
portions stated having combined therewith a quantity of the flour of a cereal,
preferably wheat, substantially as herein before described.
Dated this 30th day of September 1899.
VAUGHAN & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Stair Treads, Floor Coverings and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 20th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stair Treads, Floor Coverings and the like.
We, W. A. BAKER & COMPANY, LIMITED, of Westgate Ironworks, Newport, in
the County of Monmouth, Engineers, and LOUIS SUMMERFIELD, of Selwood,
Bedford Road, Newport, aforesaid, Manager of Furnishing House, 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 stair treads, floor coverings and the like and to that
class of such articles wherein blocks or pieces of material are inserted into
openings in a metallic frame or grid.
The object of the said invention is to improve the construction of such stair
treads, floor coverings and the like, and to this end it consists in making the
bars or divisions of the frame or grid of a waved or sinuous shape and in filling
the openings formed by the bars with pieces of cork carpet, or other material,
of a thickness somewhat greater than that of the metal framing. The said waved
or sinuous bars are slightly undercut or bevelled so that the openings of the grid
are rather larger on the underside of the frame than on the upper side. With
this arrangement the weight upon the filling pieces will gradually spread the
latter on the underside and thus firmly key them in position.
The invention will be readily understood by reference to the accompanying
drawing, in which :-
Figure 1 is a plan view of a portion of a stair tread constructed according
to the invention and
:
Figures 2 and 3 are sections on the lines 2-2 and 3-3 respectively of Figure 1.
a is the metal framing and b, b are the waved or sinuous dividing bars which
are bevelled in a manner which will be clearly understood by reference to
Figures 2 and 3. c. are the filling pieces of cork or other suitable material
which, as shewn in Figures 2 and 3, are made of greater thickness than the
frame a.
Our improved stair tread not only constitutes a surface which is extremely
safe to walk upon but at the same time presents a very artistic appearance.
Furthermore when the filling pieces become worn it will not be necessary to
remove the framing out only to take out such filling pieces as have to be removed
and insert fresh pieces therein, the weight of the persons walking upon the same
quickly spreading the material and locking the pieces in position.
our said
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is :-
The manufacture and use of stair treads and the like, wherein the opening in
a metallic framing or grid, the bars of which are of waved or sinuous shape and

page_text: slightly undercut, are filled with pieces of cork or other desirable material,
substantially as described.
1 1000
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Hair Curlers or Crimpers.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 4th Nov., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hair Curlers or Crimpers.
We, JOHN SIBBALD, of 7, Great George Street, in the County of the City of
Glasgow, Warehouseman, JoHN BEATON BOYLE, of The Crescent, Dalmuir, Dum-
bartonshire, Clerk, and JAMES HENRY MARTINI GILLIES, of 5, Wallace Street,
Clydebank, Dumbartonshire, Engineer, 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:-
Our invention has for its object to provide a simple and inexpensive device
to be used in substitution for curling papers or the metallic hairpins and like
curlers or crimpers presently in use for curling or crimping ladies' hair.
In order that our invention may be properly understood and readily carried into
effect, we have hereunto appended one sheet of drawings, of which.
Figure 1 is a front elevation shewing our improvements.
Figure 2 is a section.
Figure 3 is separate view of the rubber.
Figure 4 is view of curler in curling position.
Figure 5 is view of moulded rubber in place of split as shewn in Figure 3.
The improved device is composed of a short length of solid rubber or like soft
and elastic material A split longitudinally so as to provide for engaging the hair
between the split parts, and one end being longer than the other to allow of the
opening for the hair, as shown more particularly in Figure 3. One end of the
rubber is fitted with a metallic or other socket B whilst the opposite end has
attached to it a stem piece C adapted to enter the socket B and to be locked
therein by means of a projection D on the one piece entering a depression E in
the other.
In using the same the wearer's hair is placed between the split parts and wound
round the rubber strip A which is used in the same way as a curl paper and when
wound up close to the head, the two ends of the strip are brought together and
the stem piece entered into and locked in the socket, so that the hair is preventéd
from unwinding, as seen more particularly in Figure 4.
In place of having rubber split it may be moulded with required opening as
shewn in Figure 5.
In a modified form a rubber tubing or ring is employed in lieu of a split length
as described and is cut and fitted at the cut ends with the stem and socket
pieces as described.
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;-
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Hair curlers or crimpers constructed substantially as and for the purposes
hereinbefore described and illustrated on the accompanying sheet of drawings.
Dated this 26th day of September, 1899.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicants' Patent Agents.
Corner Plates for Stair Steps, Window Sills, Room Floors, and like Places.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Sept., 1899-Accepted, 7th Oct., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Corner Plates for Stair Steps, Window Sills, Room Floors, and like
Places.
I, ANNIE FRY, of Hillside, Latimer Road, Winton, Bournemouth, in the
County of Hants, Spinster, Teacher of Music, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement: -
According to my invention I provide a simple and ornamental device for cover-
ing or filling in the corners formed for example between the tread, the riser,
and the casing of stairways whereby the dusting and cleaning of the stairway is
facilitated, and unsightly accumulation of dust is prevented, and an ornamental
and attractive finish is given to the stairway. The device can also be applied
to case-in the corners between sills and frames of windows and the corners of
room floors.
The device in the form in which I prefer to use it consists of a three cornered
plate cupped or bent out on each side equally, out of the plane and adapted to
fit and be secured by nails or screws in or over the corner formed by the tread,
the riser, and the case board of the stair.
In the annexed drawings Figure 1 shows a front view of the corner plate,
and Figure 2, is an end view of the same.
Figure 3 shows the application of the corner plate to a stair.
The corner plate according to my invention can be made of brass or other metal
or material, and may be embossed or otherwise ornamented with any suitable
design.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
1. A device for covering or filling in the corners of stairways, window sills,
room floors and like places, consisting of a plate adapted to fit and be fixed in and
cover such corner substantially as and for the purposes herein described.
2. The herein described corner plate for stairways, window sills, room floors,
and like places, constructed and arranged substantially in the manner as, and
for the purposes set forth, with reference to the annexed drawings.
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FREDERICK J. CHEESBROUGH, Fel. Chart. Inst. P.A.,
Grant & Maddison's Bank Buildings, Canute Road, Southampton,
Applicant's Agent.
Improvements in Ladies' Corsets.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 3rd Feb., 1900
Improvements in Ladies' Corsets.
I, GEORGE MILLER, of the Firm of James Miller and Sons, of 62, Bothwell
Circus, in the County of the City of Glasgow, Stay and Corset Manufacturers, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the follow-
ing statement in writing reference being made to the accompanying drawings.
And in order that my invention may be properly understood I have hereunto
appended a sheet of explanatory drawings in which Figures 1 and 2 are re-
spectively an outside and inside view of a small part of a pair of corsets showing
my improvements.
Referring to these drawings:-
These improvements are carried into practice by joining the two side parts A
and B of the corset where they meet at the back by a strip of elastic web fabric C,
stitched by its edges at E a little within the rows of lacing eyelet holes a bon
each part, so as to allow of lateral elastic action. This strip is made to extend
from the top to the bottom of the opening. The usual lacing cords D, may be
used to draw the two parts of the corset together or if preferred elastic cord may
be used for this purpose to give increased elastic action."
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
In the construction of ladies corsets the connecting of the two side parts where
they meet at the back by a strip of elastic material, substantially as herein de-
scribed and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Dated the 15th December 1899.
W. R. M. THOMSON & Co.,
96, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, Agents.
Improvements in the Process of Disvulcanizing Caoutchouc, India- rubber, Gum Elastic, and similar materials.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 20th May, 1899
Improvements in the Process of Disvulcanizing Caoutchouc, India-
rubber, Gum Elastic, and similar materials.
I, ALBERT EDVARD JENS VALDEMAR JOHAN THEILGAARD, of 30, Wiedeweltsgade,
Copenhagen, in the Kingdom of Denmark, Chemist, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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The object of the present invention is a process of disvulcanizing caoutchouc,
india rubber, gum elastic and similar materials, and consists in subjecting the
vulcanized material to a treatment with salts, which are able to remove sulphur as
well as oxygen. The sulphites are able to do this and they are easy regenerated
by simple and well-known processes.
The following is an example of the above mentioned process :-
Vulcanized caoutchouc, divided into pieces of a suitable size, is placed in a
recipient adapted for the purpose and is therein treated with a solution of sulphite
of soda, Na, SO, the amount of the sulphite being in proportion to the amount of
sulphur contained in the material subjected to the treatment.
In order to accelerate the process the temperature may be raised by means of
direct or indirect steam.
When the disvulcanization is finished the solution is removed and the material
is washed and carefully dried. The disvulcanized caoutchouc can now be formed
into new articles and again be vulcanized.
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:
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The process of disvulcanizing caoutchouc, india-rubber, gum elastic and similar
materials, characterised by subjecting the vulcanized material to a treatment with
sulphites.
ted this in day
F. WISE HOWORTH,
46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Oil Motors for Propelling Vehicles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Aug., 1899-Accepted, 9th Sept., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Oil Motors for Propelling Vehicles.
We, THE DELECROIX MOTOR SYNDICATE LIMITED, of Throgmorton House,
15, Copthall Avenue, in the County of London, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention (as communicated to us from abroad by Xavier de le Croix,
of 88, Rue Stevin, Brussels, in the Kingdom of Belgium, Engineer,) and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:
This invention relates to the construction of oil motors for propelling vehicles
in such a manner as to secure great strength with lightness, large cooling sur-
face, effective lubrication of the crank and shaft bearings and great facility of
access to the cylinder, as will be described with reference to the accompanying
drawings.
Figs. 1 and 2 are vertical sections on planes at right angles to one another,
and Figs. 3 and 4 are front and side elevations of an engine according to this
invention; Fig. 5 is a top plan and Fig. 6 is a sectional plan.
The cylinder a, as well as its cover b, is made with widely projecting radiating
ribs for cooling. The cover b is held down by two bolts c which extend down on
each side and terminate in eyes having passed through them two of the bolts d
which clamp together the two halves of the flywheel casing e. When it is
desired to remove the cylinder cover it is only necessary to loosen the nuts on
the bolts c and turn these bolts outwards through slots of the cover flange, the
eyes of the bolts c turning on the bolts d, the cover 6 can then be removed and
also the cylinder a which is held down on the flywheel casing by the same bolts c.
The flywheel casing e is made in two halves held together by bolts d. At one
side of the casing there is a box f containing the one to two gear for working the
exhaust valve in the usual way.
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Above the exhaust valve is situated the spring admission valve h the casing i
of which is held down by a hinged stirrup having a setting screw, on loosening
which the stirrup k can be turned aside upon its hinges and the casing i can be
removed. From the upper part of the flywheel casing e there projects on each
side a tube the interior of which is crossed by a number of wire gauze parti-
tions m separated from each other by rings.
The outer mouth of the tube has an inwardly turned lip under which is fixed
a deflector n of mushroom shape. These tubes allow escape of air from the
casing when the piston descends, and entrance of air when it ascends. This
circulation of air has a cooling effect on the lubricant contained in the casing, so
that it does not become too fluid. The gauze partitions and the deflector and
lip at the outer end of the tube, while they prevent oil from being thrown out,
also prevent dust and grit from entering the casing.
The engine works on the Otto cycle, being supplied with oil and air and elec-
tric ignition in the known manner, the piston being linked by a connecting
rod to a crank pin connecting two flywheels in the known manner.
Improvements in the Centre Portion of Metallic Curbs and Fenders.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Aug., 1899-Accepted, 2nd Dec., 1999
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Centre Portion of Metallic Curbs and Fenders.
THOMAS WILLETTS ADSHEAD, Fender Manufacturer, Paragon Works, Angel
Street, Dudley, 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:—
I purpose making metallic curbs and fenders part iron and part brass or of all
brass or of all iron the centre portion of the curb or fender moulding will be
constructed with two centre caps as shewn on the drawings marked A Fig. 1,
and fitted against or into same to the front portion or near the front portion
of the metallic cap marked A Fig. 1 on the drawings will be the front or centre
portion of the curb or fender moulding marked B, Fig. 2, on the drawings and
the ends or other portion of the curb or fender moulding marked C, Fig. 8, on the
drawings will be fitted against or into the curb or fender caps as shewn on the
drawings Fig. 1. marked D), (or cast in one piece).
When curbs and fenders are made in this way as described and shewn on the
drawings marked C, D, A, & B, Fig. 1, 2, & 3, the front portion of the fender
or curb moulding marked B, Fig. 2, attached and fitted against or into the
curb or fender caps will projest outwards and when the return ends of this
portion of the curls or fender moulding marked C, Fig. 3 on the drawings is fitted
against or into the hearth portion of the cap marked D, Fig. 1, on the drawings
this portion of the curb or fender moulding will receed back from the centre
portion of the curb or fender moulding giving a break in the line of the curb
or fender moulding and allowing new and original effects to be obtained and
new and original forms and shapes to be used in the centre portion of curbs
and fenders.
I purpose making these curbs and fenders in any description of metal and
I in some cases may use cast stamped or wrought centres or stamped cast or
wrought caps.
Having particularly described the nature of my invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed what I claim is: -
1st. Centre caps or ornaments to be connected to fender or curb centre
mouldings.
2nd. The centre portion of curb or fender mouldings to project outwards.
3rd. The return ends or other portion of metallic curbs or fenders to fall back
from the centre portion of the curb or fender moulding regulated to any distance
by the metallic centre caps.
Dated this 31st day of July 1899.
Improvements in or connected with Means for Securing Rails to Sleepers, and in Rail Joints.
Year: 1899

page_text: . Date of Application, 3rd Aug., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 30th Apr., 1900-Accepted, 2nd June, 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Means for Securing Rails to
Sleepers, and in Rail Joints.
I, ALBERT EDUARD SCHMIDT, of Zwickau, Saxony, Mine Director, do hereby
déclare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A rail-fastening has been proposed in which hooked nails and wood-screws
are dispensed with and instead of these screw bolts passing through the sleepers
are employed, the position of the rail being assured by the use of cross sectionally
somewhat wedge-shaped inverted saddle plates or bed-plates and clamping plates,
the width of which varies with the cross section. This construction has,
however, the disadvantage that the sleepers must be bored right through, and
that moisture consequently gains access to the core of the sleeper, so that
as the core is not sufficiently protected by impregnation, the wood becomes
rapidly destroyed.
According to this invention the fastening bolts are not passed through the
sleepers, but pass between two closely adjacent sleepers made suitably smaller.
In this case all damage to the sleepers is avoided. The heads of the screws
bear against ribbed plates covering the undersides of the sleepers.
The accompanying drawings represent an example of means for securing a
rail to sleepers according to this invention. Fig. 1 shows the rail partly in cross
section and partly in side elevation, the two sleepers (or the divided sleeper, as
they may be regarded) being in cross section; Fig. 2 is a corresponding sec-
tional plan; and Fig. 3 shows the rail in cross section and a sleeper in side
elevation.
The rail is held by clamping plates a, which are pressed home by screw-
bolts b. The bed-plate e may have a somewhat wedge-shaped cross-section and
be provided with a strengthening rib and guide strips d. The head-plate f
is under the two sleepers and bridges the interval between them, and it engages
in the lower surfaces thereof with ribs g.
The employment of a rail fastening according to this invention is especially
suitable in the case of a suspended-joint (that is to say, a joint which is located
between two sleepers but whose rails do not rest directly on a sleeper or
sleepers). The plate e may be prolonged in that case to cross the place between
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the two adjacent rails, so as to serve as a support for the two rail ends.
distribution of pressure is better in the divided joint sleeper than in the case
of an equally wide single sleeper and the ramming of the ballast under the
sleepers is easier.
Dated this 3rd day of August 1899.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Means for Securing Rails to
Sleepers, and in Rail Joints.
I, ALBERT EDUARD SCHMIDT, of Zwickau, Saxony, Mine Director, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
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