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Improvements in Elastic Tyres for Cycle and other Wheels.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Apr., 1896-Accepted, 15th Aug., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Elastic Tyres for Cycle and other Wheels.
I, FREDERICK. WILLIAM RANDALL, of 30, Burgate Street, Canterbury, Boot:
Dealer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved tyre intended for cycle and other wheels,.
and has for its object to provide an article of this kind which will be stronger and
more durable than the ordinary arrangement.
In carrying out my invention I propose to form the tyre in two parts, the inner
portion consisting of a tube of rubber of any suitable thickness. This is furnished
with a covering of leather making an external tube, the leather being preferably
stitched or otherwise secured at the inner side of the tyre. This tyre is fixed on
the wheel by means of cement or in any other suitable manner. It is not intended
for use as the pneumatic the air being at ordinary pressure.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings in which Fig. 1 is a cross section of a tyre
according to my invention, and Fig. 2 shows a portion in elevation.
The inner tube A is formed from rubber or other suitable material may be
employed. The covering B extends around the tube and is formed from a strip of
stout leather, the edges being stitched or otherwise fastened together. To secure
the ends of the tyre together the tubing is allowed to project a short distance from
one end of the sheath and the leather sheath at the other end projects a
corresponding distance beyond the tube. The projecting end of the tube can thus
be inserted in the other end of the sheath and can be secured by strong solution or
other means.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
(1.) An improved tyre for cycle and other wheels formed with an internal tube
of rubber or other material and a sheath of stout leather surrounding this tube
substantially as and for the purposes specified.
(2.) The improved tyre for cycle and other wheels having an internal tube of
rubber or like material and a stout leather sheath, substantially as described and
shown in the accompanying drawings and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 15th day of April 1896.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
A Pocket Electric Lamp for Use by Surgeons and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 19th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Pocket Electric Lamp for Use by Surgeons and the like.
We, ROBERT ANDERSON SMITH, Agent, and FREDERICK GEORGE BOWLEY
GREEN, Agent, both of 19 Waterloo Street, in the County of the City of Glasgow,
North Britain, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
Our invention, which relates to a pocket electric lamp for use by surgeons and
the like, consists in its simplest form of a battery or a series of small batteries
contained within a leather or other case and adapted to be carried in the pocket of
the operator. From the terminals of the battery the line wires are led to a small
incandescent lamp which projects from a flexible tube placed in circuit. This
electric circuit is made and broken by means of a press button of the type usually
employed in electric bell fittings.
In the drawing appended hereto, the case containing the battery or batteries.
preferably of the dry cell type is marked A. The dry cell or cells are of sufficient
battery power to cause a current to pass by means of the terminals B through the
line wire C to the small incandescent lamp D and back to the said terminals. The
lamp D, by means of such current, is of sufficient illuminating capacity as to enable
an inspection and surgical operation being made on the larynx or other cavity of
the body. To facilitate the lamp being placed in the position required by the
operator, the line wire C leading to the lamp D is made to pass within the hollow
of a flexible tube E composed of any suitable insulating material or materials; and
upon the outer end of this tube E the said lamp is mounted as shewn. At the
jointure of the cathode stem and lamp we fit a small vulcanite stem e, into the lamp
end of the stem and this vulcanite stem is filled in with plaster of Paris and serves
to act as a holder and reflector for the lamp. The cathode terminal is marked B'.
The current is completed and broken at the will of the operator by the press
button arrangement F which is well understood. At the terminals B and B1
respectively small insulated pieces baud & are provided.
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 pocket electric lamp for use by surgeons and the like constructed substantially
in the manner and for the purposes herein before described and illustrated on the
accompanying sheet of drawings.
Dated this 8th dow of A nonet 1900
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicants' Agents.
Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1896-Accepted, 4th Apr., 1896
SP.
ICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes.
JOHN DAWSON Junior, Boot and Shoe Manufacturer, and NORMAN DAWSON,
Boot and Shoe Manufacturer trading as Joseph Dawson and Sons, 23, London
Wall in the City of London, and Overstone Rond Northampton in the County of
Northampton, 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 certain improvements in boots and shoes whereby it
is intended to render them noiseless to protect the soles and heels from wet and
damp, to prevent slipping, and to give additional wearing properties to the boots
and shoes.
Our invention may be put into practice with various forms or designs.
On the accompanying drawing Figure 1. represents a stud or pad with a single
rim or flange. Figure 2. is a modification of the same, Figure 3. represents the
stud or pad with its rim or flange having a second rim or Hange in position and
showing the stud or pad slightly projecting through the same. Figure 4. is a
modified form of that represented by Figure 3. Figure 5 represents the
application of a series of studs or pads to the sole of a boot or shoe.
Our invention consists of a solid stud or pad A of india rubber or other flexible
substance having a thin rim or flange B also of india rubber or other flexible
substance upon which is placed a rim or flange C of leather or other similar sub-
stance in such a mauner as will allow the solid stud or pad A to slightly protrude
through the rim or flange C. The whole is then secured to the boot or shoe in
any convenient way but preferably by means of rivets passing through the two
rims or flanges B and C respectively and driven into the soles of the boots or
shoes and disposed as in Figure 5 (where they are indicated by A), or iu
larger or smaller numbers and in any other positions it may be desired.
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 stud or pad and rim or flange both of india rubber or other flexible substance, in
conjunction with a rim or flange of leather or other similar substance placed over
the former substantially as herein before described and shown by the drawings.
Dated this 2nd day of March 1896.
JOHN. DAWSON, Junr.
NORMAN DAWSON.
Improvements in Tip-up Lavatory Basins.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tip-up Lavatory Basins.
I MOSES JAMES ADAMS Engineer Park Lane Leeds do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
My improvement consists in the abolition of the receiver placed below a tip up
basin as commonly used and the substitution for the same of a specially formed
outlet to the basin which outlet shall directly lead away the discharge from the
basin when the same is raised and I use a special water supply tap or valve
adapted for the basin.
Dated this 21st day of November 1896.
M. JAS. ADAMS,
Park Lane, Leeds.
improvements in Tip-up Lavatory Basins.
I MOSES JAMES ADAMS Engineer Park Lane Sanitary Works Leeds do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My improvement consists in the abolition of the receiver placed below a tip up
basin as commonly used and the substitution for the same of a specially formed
outlet to the basin which outlet shall directly lead away the discharge from the
basin when the same is raised and I use a special water supply tap or valve
adapted for the basin. This will be seen on reference to the accompanying
drawings where Fig. 1 shews an elevation and Fig. 2 a section of the basin, a
wall plate or other support A is provided to which are attached sockets B and B1
a bend or other outlet E finishes B for the waste liquid and at B1 a water supply
tap F is attached terminating in a spout or nozzle E1 by which liquid is supplied
to the lavatory basin D. At the back of the basin is a wide mouth or overflow K
leading the overflow water into C and as C is carried in the sockets B and B1
it will be seen that water passing through K makes its exit at E at Fig. 2 this is
shewn more clearly, the dotted lines shewing the basin itself when raised for
emptying, the basin is supported in its horizontal position by bracket H and
buffer G or other suitable arrangement a soap dish is shewn at A 1.

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
1st. The combination of tip up basin with sockets B and B 1 that waste liquid
may be discharged through one or both of them.
2nd. The use of a back plate sockets and tip up basin in combination with a
feed supply for liquid entering one of the sockets to supply the basin.
3rd. The use of a basin which shall be raised to empty the same having an
outlet as an open mouth terminating in one or more hollow ends the said ends
being held in sockets through which waste water may pass and in which freedom
to lift the basin upward to empty is obtained.
4th. The general arrangement and design of lavatory basin and its parts as
shewn by drawings and herein described or an equivalent though differing in
conformity substantially the same.
Dated this 21st day of August 1897
M. J. ADAMS,
Park Lane Works, Leeds.
Improvements in Roofing Buildings.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Feb., 1896-Accepted, 28th Mar., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Roofing Buildings.
I, ERNST EMIL WILHELM KLINKMÜLLER, of Luckau, Lausitz, Germany,
Owner of Works, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention has for its object to secure roofing tiles to the purlines or
sheathing in such manner that they will not be loosened or dislodged during
storms.
The invention consists in forming integrally with the tiles, which are preferably
moulded, a central eyelet, hook, or the like, and connecting thereto a link which
is provided at its end with bent points designed to be driven into the purlines or
sheathing.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have here-
unto appended an explanatory sheet of drawings, whereon:-
tile.
Fig. 1 is a plan, Fig. 2 an inverted plan and Fig. 3 a longitudinal section of a
Fig. 4 is a section and Fig. 5 a plan of part of a roof.
Figs. 6 to 9 show to an enlarged scale the connecting devices.
As shown in Figs. 1 to 3 the tile a is made with thickened edges a³, forined at
the top, on the upper side of the tile, and thickened edges a³, formed at the
bottom, on the underside of the tile. A projection a' is also formed on the top
corner of the tile. A metal eye or hook b is fitted in the centre of the tile and to
this hook is attached, by means of a hook el, a link e having bent points or
ends for insertion into the wood purlines. Instead of using a link as at Fig. 8
a chain, as at Fig. 9, may be used. In this case the chain which is attached to
eye b by means of a hook c¹ is provided with a fork at its lower end having
projections 2.
The eye bis preferably inserted in the tile when it is in a plastic state and it
is held securely therein by a flat plate or holder b'. Fig. 6 shows the eye b to an
enlarged scale. Fig. 7 shows a T shaped hook or catch which may be used
instead of the eye Fig. 6. The catch b can of course be made in various
shapes.
When the tiles are being fitted in place the under edges as of one tile catch on
the upper edges a² of the next lower ones, as shown at Figs. 4 and 5, whilst the
projection a¹ of each tile catches on the purlines. The links e are, as shown at
Fig. 4, driven into the purlines so as to anchor the tiles in place.
When a chain is used the points c² must be so driven into the wood as to pull it
quite taut.
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
consider novel and desire to claim is :-
A tile roofing consisting of interlocking tiles provided with hooks or eyes b
and links c whereby they can be secured to the purlines or sheathing, substantially
as hereinbefore described with reference to the drawings annexed.
Dated this 14th day of February 1906
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Improvements in Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and similar Articles, applicable also to Gaiters.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 9th Jan., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and similar Articles,
applicable also to Gaiters.
I, DAVID HORSCROFT, Bootmaker, High Street Uckfield, 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 upper parts of boots, shoes, slippers, and similar
articles, of all kinds, and the object is to produce such articles that they will be
especially useful for cyclists, and for those having gout, bunions, or other
complaints causing enlargements on the feet.
In carrying my invention into practice, I make the upper part of the boots,
shoes, and the like of elastic webbing or equivalent material, thus producing an
article which will readily adapt itself to the movement of, or enlargements on,
the users feet. In the case of button or lace up boots or the like, the parts
carrying the buttons or hooks, or those containing the eyelet holes may be edged,
covered, or bound with leather or any other strengthening material. The elastic
webbing uppers may be wholly or partly capped or goloshed with leather or other
suitable material and are attached to the welts by sewing or otherwise, the welts
being either sewn to the soles or attached thereto by adhesive solution or by any
other suitable means. The invention is applicable to boots having uppers coming
high up the leg of the wearer, as well as to those of ordinary shape. It is also
applicable to gaiters.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is.-
In the manufacture of boots, shoes, slippers, gaiters, and similar articles the use
of elastic webbing as the predominating material for the whole or the upper parts
or upper and leg parts of the said foot, foot and leg or leg coverings, the whole
substantially as described in the above specification.
Dated this 2nd day of November 1896.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant..
Improved Process for Loading Silk and Silk Waste.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 2nd May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Process for Loading Silk and Silk Waste.
We CARL EMIL PULLER and AUGUST BIERMANN both of Crefeld, Germany,
Proprietors of Dye Works 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 :-
According to the processes hitherto known for loading silk or silk waste, spun
or unspun the goods are first treated in a bath of stannic chloride of 25° or 30° B.
for a period of one hour. They are then freed by wringing from the superfluous
stannic chloride and afterwards washed. The goods are then placed in a slightly
heated acid, neutral or alkali bath of soluble phosphates, for instance, phosphate of
soda of 3° to 5° B. and are treated therein from half an hour to an hour and are
then washed a second time.
By this treatment acid phosphoric stannic oxide is formed on the fibre.
Goods handled in this manner are treated from half an hour to an hour in a
slightly heated bath from 3° to 5° B. containing a soluble silicate for instance,
silicate of soda, and are then washed.
The present invention consists in an additional passage of salts of aluminium
being introduced into the process in connection with the treatment above described.
By this method of working an increased weight of 50% for each application is
obtained. For this purpose a slightly beated bath of sulphuric salts of aluminium
of 1° to 15° B. is best adapted in which the goods are heated for half an hour to
an hour and a half.
Consequently with half of the passages of stannic chloride the same effect as
before is obtained and in addition a materially higher lustre, a better silky touch,
and greater durability.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
In the process of loading silk and silk waste by means of acid phosphoric
stannic chloride, to apply an additional passage of salts of aluminium in order
to increase the weight and enhance the durability of the silk, substantially as set
forth.
Dated this
ay or Maren 1890.
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166 Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said C. E. Puller, and
A. Biermann.
Improved Covers or Lids for Fruit and other Baskets.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 21st May, 1896-Accepted, 4th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Covers or Lids for Fruit and other Baskets.
I, ARTHUR JOHN FRY GIBBONS of Fengré, Cobo, in the Parish of Câtel in the
Island of Guernsey, Fruit Grower, 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 refers especially to lids for baskets employed for conveying fruit
or vegetables from Guernsey to the English markets, and for like purposes.
It consists in providing a cover made of a thin, tough and weather-proof material.
furnished with holes near the margin for convenience in tying to the basket, and
with marginal recesses to receive the handles.
The holes can be eyeletted or otherwise strengthened if preferred.
My improved covers will protect the fruit from the weather and enable the
goods to travel at a lower rate than when forwarded in open baskets. They will
also save time and expense in packing and directing the baskets, as labels can be
dispensed with, and the address written boldly on the cover. The covers can be
easily removed when required so as to afford to dealers and others a full view of
the contents.
I will now describe my invention with reference to the accompanying drawings
in which-
Fig. 1 shows a plan view of my improved cover for baskets detached.
Fig. 2 shows a perspective view on a smaller scale, of a basket fitted with my
improved cover.
a, is the cover made of leather-board or other suitable material.
b, are nicks or recesses on either side to fit round the baskets handles.
c, c, are holes to receive the cord or wire for tying on the cover.
In use it is only necessary to place the cover on the basket and tie it down at
the corners or elsewhere as found necessary. Instead of holes ties can be
attached to the cover if preferred.
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,
For baskets employed in the conveyance of fruit and vegetables, a flat cover of
some thin, tough weather-resisting substance attachable by ties of string or wire
or other suitable material, as herein described and set forth.
Dated this 21st day of May 1896
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, London, Patent Agent...
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, London, Patent Agent..
Improvements in and connected with Drill Braces and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Dec., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 19th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 27th Mar.; 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Drill Braces and the like.
HUMPHREY FRED WALDRON Exporters Manager 176 Spring Vale Road
Sheffield do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The continuous motion is secured by the application of bevel gearing. A shaft
placed at right angles to the head of the brace is caused to revolve by the operator
from the outer end and the notion is transmitted by means of bevel wheels to the
drill. By this means the drill is kept continuously spinning round so that much
more work can be done than with the old ratchet brace.
Dated this 21st day of December 1896.
HUMPHREY FRED WALDRON,
176 Spring Vale Road.
HUMPHREY FRED WALDRON, 176 Springvale Road Sheffield Exporters
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 is an improved method of applying bevel gearing to secure a continuous
motion for drill or ratchet braces.
The continuous motion is secured by the application of bevel gearing. A shaft
placed inside a tube and at right angles to the head of the brace is caused to
revolve by the operator from the outer end and the motion is transmitted by bevel
wheels to the drill. By this means the drill is kept continuously spinning round
80 that much more work can be done than with the old ratchet brace.
The shaft may be altered in shape or length and the number of bevel wheels used
may vary to suit the many different kinds of work to which this method may be
applied without in any way altering the principle of my invention.
In order that my invention may be more perfectly understood and better carried
into practice, I have attached hereunto a sheet of drawings which will serve to
illustrate the principle. Of course the details of construction and design may be
varied without departing from the main features which I will describe by reference
to the drawings.
Fig. 1 is an elevation showing the brace finished and ready for use.
Fig. 2 is a plan of Fig. 1.
Figs. 3 & 4 show the brace in different designs but I do not limit myself to these

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I. declare that what I
claim is
A continuous motion for drill braces and the like secured by means of bevel
gearing and a revolving shaft working inside a tube.
February 18th 1897.
HUMPHREY FRED WALDRON,
176 Spring Vale Road, Sheffield.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 31st July, 1897--Accepted, 2nd Oct., 1897
WILLIAM EDWARD PINDER of 10 and 11 Stonecutter Street London E.C. Secretary
of the Ludington Cigarette Machine Company Limited do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved construction of sticks for umbrellas and
sunshades whereby the top or convex side of the silk or other covering of the ribs of
umbrellas or sunshades will be automatically presented to any wind, when in use, thus
preventing the risk of being turned inside out and affording more effective shelter
against wind or rain.
For this purpose a flexible or elastic joint or section is introduced into the stick.
Such joint or section may be of any material or construction which will admit of the
top of the umbrella or sunshade being easily bent towards all points of the compass
notwithstanding that the handle or lower part of the stick may be held perpendicular.
Ond October 1906
WILLIAM EDWARD PINDER of 10 and 11 Stonecutter Street Farringdon Avenue E.C.
Secretary of the Ludington Cigarette Machine Company Ltd. do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to an improved construction of sticks for umbrellas and sun-
shades whereby the top or convex side of the silk or other covering of the ribs of umbrellas
or sunshades will be automatically presented to any wind when in use, thus preventing
the risk of being turned inside out and affording more effective shelter against
wind or rain. For this purpose a flexible or elastic joint or section is introduced into
the stick about midway between the two ends and between the parts marked A and B
in the drawings. Such joint or section can be of any construction or material which
will admit of the top of the umbrella or sunshade including the frame & covering
being easily turned or inclined towards every point of the compass when in use while
the handle & lower part of the stick may be held perpendicular my invention being
that a stick capable of bending at the part nained under pressure of the wind will
bend towards the wind, not away from it.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
Any stick for an umbrella or sunshade having any kind of flexible or elastic

page_text: joint or section so constructed as to enable the upper portion together with the
frame & covering when in use being easily turned or inclined towards every point
of the compass while the bandle or lower part of the stick may be held perpendicular.
Dated this Thirty-first day of July 1897
Improvements in Metal Tubes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Sept., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 19.h Oct., 1896-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Metal Tubes.
I SAMUEL BAXTER of Sandiacre Nottingham Engineer do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention relates to improvements in the formation of tubes or tubing
hitherto used in the construction of cycles, vehicles and the like in which lightness
consistent with strength and durability is important and which will weight for
weight give additional strength and stiffness and make them more suitable for
use in the construction of heavier structures such as motor cars and the like.
In carrying out my invention I form the tubes with a series of longitudinal ribs,
crowns or arches, the particular formation of which may be varied to suit the
extra strength required.
I append hereto a drawing shewing three forms of tubing in section, two of which
have four crowns or arches but of different formation to suit the degree of stiffness
required and the third section having three crowns or arches.
Deted this Ninth day of Sontember 1896
Improvements in Metal
ubes.
I SAMUEL BAXTER of Sandiacre Nottingham 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:-
The invention relates to improvements in the formation of metal tubes hitherto
used in the construction of cycles and the like in which lightness consistent with
strength and durability is important and which will weight for weight when com-
pared with ordinary tubing give additional strength and stiffness and make them
more suitable for use in the construction of heavier structures such as motor cars &
cycles and the like.
In carrying out my invention I form the usual circular, D, or oval sections of
tubes with a series of crests and hollows which alternate sectionally but run longi-
tudinally through the tube and by varying such crests and hollows in a given
diameter of tube different degrees of stiffness are obtained.
In order to enable my invention to be understood I appended to the Provisional
Specification a drawing shewing three such forms of tubing in sections A, B and C,
two of which A and B have four crests and hollows but formed with different radii
and C having three crests and hollows, in all of which stiffness is imparted and
which tubes are consequently less injuriously effected by constant vibration.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is
In the formation of metal tubes a combination of a series of crests and hollows,

page_text: which crests and hollows alternate sectionally and run longitudinally through the
tubes used in the construction of cycles, motor cycles and cars and the like
substantially as shewn and described.
DJ 17.1 ,
1000
SAMUEL BAXTER.
Agents for Applicant.
Year: 1896

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I ALICE CHARLOTTE LAURA KNOWLES of 13 Sion Hill, Clifton Down, Bristol,
Spinster do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to improvements in safety hooks and eyes and has for its
object to facilitate the sewing on of saine to garinents.
The improvement consists in forming the lower parts of the hooks and eyes
with flattened out instead of rounded extremities, by means of which the stitching
or sewing on of such hooks and eyes to the material is very considerably
facilitated.
Dated this 21st day of July 1896.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
Agents for Applicant.
I, ALICE CHARLOTTE LAURA KNOWLES of 13 Scion Hill, Clifton Down,
Bristol in the County of Gloucestershire, 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 hooks and eyes for garments and has
for object to provide new or improvel means for facilitating the sewing or stitching
of said articles to the garment for the fastening of which they are intended to
serve.
In carrying out my invention in practice I either punch or otherwise cut the
pattern of the flattened hook or eye part out of a sheet of suitable metal or bend
the articles out of a piece of wire in the known manner, and subsequently join the
lower portions, through which the stitching thread is to pass, so as to make them
form a rigid whole for the purpose of obviating any additional and unnecessary
strain being put upon the sewing by displacement of the two end parts relative to
each other, while the fastening devices are in use. In order to facilitate the
passing of the needle through the holes provided for that purpose, the said lower
portions may be flattened and the edges of the holes bevelled or rounded off in
suitable manner.
Upon aunexed sheet of drawings
Fig. 1 illustrates the improved hook and eye in plan view, while

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
A new or improved hook and eye for garments constructed and made substantially
as hereinbefore described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 17th of April 1897.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76 Chancery Lane,
For the Applicant.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76 Chancery Lane,
For the Applicant.
Apparatus for the Prevention of the Glow-bodies becoming Damaged on Cleaning the Incandescent Gas-light Apparatus.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 18th Apr., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Apparatus for the Prevention of the Glow-bodies becoming Damaged
on Cleaning the Incandescent Gas-light Apparatus.
I, FRANZ AUGUST FRIEDRICH GRAEFE, Watchmaker, at Hamburg, Niedern-
strasse 117, in Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The object of the present invention is explained by the adjoined design and
by the following statements: A basis (a) made of any appropriate material is
fitted with a pivot (b) the diameter of which is in correspondence with that of the
known incandescent gas-light apparatus (c). The glass chimney is designated
by (d). When this latter one is to be cleaned a metal shell (e) is put over it..
This shell reaching from the top of the incandescent body down to the chimney
holder (f) is carried by the wire supports (9), which latter ones are fastened on a
ring (h) which is located in a corresponding groove of the basis (a). The ring (k).
is fixed on the supports (9) by little connecting-pieces (i) and is kept in place by
the rakes (1). Now holding with one hand the whole device with the other hand
the chimney can he taken off; the guide-shell (e) prevents the destruction of the
incandescent body by an inconvenient movement of the hand.
One of these apparatus is sufficient to clean one after the other all the
incandescent gas-light apparatus of an establishment.
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 shell (e) reaching up to the height of the glow-body to be protected, serving
as guide to the lamp chimney with an arrangement for keeping in its place the
incandescent gas-light apparatus by means of a pivot (b) on the basis (a).
Dated, Hamburg, 6th day of March 1896.
FRANZ AUGUST FRIEDRICH GRAEFE,.
By Carl O. Lange,
Agent.
FRANZ AUGUST FRIEDRICH GRAEFE,.
By Carl O. Lange,
Agent.
Improvements in Pipes, Traps, Bends, Pans, Junctions.
Year: 1896

page_text: Improvements in Pipes, Traps, Bends, Pans, Junctions.
ARTHUR JAMES ACWORTH 5 The Pavement South Norwood Builder &c., do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This Invention relates to pipes, traps bends & pans, especially those used for
drains, gas & water, & conssts of making each length with internal threads, at
one end, & both internal & external at other.
To make connections, the lengths are screwed up, the joints are then covered
with a loose collar or flange, this loose collar or flange, has internal threads, &
screws on to the external threads of the pipes, etc. thus forming a double joint &
effectually, preventing any escape.
Dated this 17th day of November 1896
Improvements in ripes, Traps, Bends, Pans, Junctions.
I, ARTHUR JAMES ACWORTH 5 The Pavement South Norwood London S.E.,
Builder do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
This invention relates to pipes traps bends pans & junctions, especially those
used for drainage, gas & water & consists in making each length with external
screw thread G at one end & both external & internal screw threads E H at the
other. To make connection the lengths A B are screwed up, the joint is then
covered with a looso collar or flange C. This loose collar or flange C has an
internal screw thread & screws on to the external screw thread E formed on the
pipe A. A small groove F is made in the loose collar on flange C at the end of
the internal screw thread D which is filled with cement red lead or other suitable
material when loose collar or flauge C is screwed up to ensure a perfectly tight
joint.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim
is:-
That being a double joint it is very strong & effectually prevents any leakage
& is therefore a perfect joint.
Dated this Nineteenth day of Juust One Thousand Eight Hundred & Vinate
A Musical Instrument for Use by Singers when Practising.
Year: 1896

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Musical Instrument for Use by Singers when Practising.
I, ANTON WALHORN, of 31 Prinzipalmarkt, Munster 1/w, Germany, Musical
Instrument Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a musical instrument for use by singers when practising.
The instrument is portable, dust proof and durable and has moreover a fixed pitch.
The instrument belongs to that class of musical instruments which is provided with
keys and wherein the notes are produced by means of reeds.
And in order that the invention may be properly understood I have hereunto
appended a drawing showing the instrument in vertical section.
The instrument consists of a portable and dust proof case provided with keys a
sunk into the key board b and which work on a wire or rod 6 passed through them.
Springs c cause the keys to rise again after they have been depressed.
Each valve d covers a corresponding opening d' in the sound board and is
connected to a key a by a screwed rod or wire d'. Inside the wind chest several
metallic reeds f are arranged on a frame e below the sound board. These reeds are of
the usual construction. The small supply bellows h is provided with an inlet valve k
and sends the air, under pressure, along the passage l to the wind chest whose lower
part is constituted by the second storage bellows g provided with an outlet valve i
opened when the bellows is extended by a chain . The bellows h after being
collapsed is extended again by means of the spring h' whilst the bellows g is collapsed
by the action of the springs g', g².
The bellows may be actuated by a rod r which is depressed by means of the
knob or by means of a rod ' provided with an eye to which a chain connected to
a treadle is secured.
The scale of tones produced by the instrument runs from the low C to the high C
with three leger lines.
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
consider novel, and desire to claim is :-
An instrument for use by singers when practising consisting of an organ with
small compass having keys enclosed in a dust proof case and provided with bellows
which can either be actuated by the hand by means of a press knob or by the foot by
means of treadle mechanism substantially as herein before described and shown on the
drawing annexed.
Dated this 16th day of March 1896
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
An Improvement in Cycle-frames and Cycle-driving-mechanism.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Nov., 1896-Accepted, 13th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Cycle-frames and Cycle-driving-mechanism.
I, SIMON PIERRE FRANÇOIS LEHнмкUHL, of 122 Malakkastraat, the Hague,
Netherlands, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for "An
improvement in cycle-frames and cycle-driving-mechanism," and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
The invention consists of an improvement in cycle-frames being accompanied
with an improved cycle-driving-mechanism.
There are two driving-mechanisms, one at either side of the rear-wheel and so
near to the rear-wheel-axle that direct transmission is possible.
Each of these driving-mechanisms consists of a toothed wheel. This toothed
wheel is meshing into a smaller toothed wheel fixed on the axle of the rear-wheel
and at either side of the rear-wheel.
In consequence of this construction the length of the cycle is reduced. The
reduction is about a quarter. In consequence of this reduction the frame is
released and the frame is released too, because the seat of the cyclist is located
justly above a point of support.
Referring to the drawings Fig. 1 I is a side elevation of a cycle, Fig. 2 a plan
of a cycle, of which the driving-mechanism is located at the inside of the frame,
Fig. 3 the driving-mechanism is located at the outside of the frame. a. b and c are
bifurcated rods or rods being present once at either side of the rear wheel, K the
bearing of the axle A of the driving-mechanism T, a toothed wheel, meshing into
the smaller toothed wheel T¹.
When the cyclist works the pedals P in a manner contrary to the usual manner
the cycle goes forward. Does the cyclist desires to work the pedals in the usual
manner an intermediate toothed wheel is placed between T and T or T is to be
substituted by a sprocket wheel and T¹ by a smaller sprocket wheel and a short
endless chain is passed over said wheels.
Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 I are side elevations of cycles of improved construction.
Drawing II is a horizontal section.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
ion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
laim is :
A cycle on the axle of the rear wheel of which are fixed two toothed wheels or
wo sprocket wheels and of which the axle of the rear wheel is driven by two
riving-mechanisms, one at either side of the rear-wheel and each consisting
f one or more toothed wheels on a sprocket wheel and short endless chain.
Dated this 16th day of November 1896.
S. P. F. LEHMKUHL.
Improvements in and relating to Ciroular Grates.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 20th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Ciroular Grates.
1, HERMANN BRIESEMEISTER, of 24 Goltzstrasse, Berlin W., in the Empire of
Germany, Tailor, 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 grate is intended for stoves in which an opening of the fire doors is to he
avoided as much as possible, as especially in permanently burning stoves. In order
to be able to stir the fire and to free the grate from ashes, the improved grate is
constructed as shown in the annexed drawing, in which
Fig. 1 is a plan view and
Fig. 2 shows a cross section thereof.
The grate consists of two circular plates A and B, of which each represents a
grate provided with radial bars a and b, which bars are connected together by
concentric-ribs a¹ b'.
The upper grate B has in the middle a gudgeon C, which is guided loosely in
the hub a of the uuder grate A; the border of the plate A is provided with two
slots 6 into which reach the pins as of the plate B.
In order to remove the ashes and to stir the fire, a rod is introduced into the
eye C of the pin C and the upper grate B may be by this means turned to and fro,
so that by the effect of the bars of the upper grate all the ashes are driven through
the under grate.
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 grate having a star or second grate lying over the first grate
movable circularly thereon and provided with a pin passing through the under
grate, by the revolution of which pin the ashes are sifted through the grate
substantially as described.
Dated this 30th day of December 1896.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18 Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Toy Boats.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 16th Jan., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Toy Boats.
We, OTTO SPRECHER of 73 Danzigerstrasse, Berlin, Merchant, and EMIL.
PRAETZEL of 13 Muhlenweg, Friedrichshagen, Prussia, Boatbuilder, 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
atatement:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of the shells of boats, which may be
used as toys, from flexible, porous, and fibrous material, such as paper, paper-pulp,
cellulose, asbestos, cotton-wool, wool, woven fabrics, and such like."
The accompanying drawings show in side view and section a boat shell made in
accordance with the invention.
The shell is made as follows:-
Upon a solid or hollow patteru or mould of suitable material such as wood, metal,
gypsum, &c. representing the boat-shell to be made which is besmeared with an
oily or greasy substance, we place or lay strips of any of the before mentioned
materials deemed most suitable in such a manner as to form one or more superposed
layers. The several layers are caused to adhere together by means of any well
known adhesive substance and are pressed one upon the other in such a manner that
the resulting mass of strips reproduces the shape of the pattern on which it has
been formed. According to the shape of the pattern the strips may be either laid
perpendicular to or parallel with the keel or be arranged obliquely thereto.
After
the mass is dried it is removed from the mould or pattern and may be further
stiffened by means of a coating of lac, or like suitable substance, which also renders
it water-tight.
A boat shell made in the manner hereinbefore described is very light and at the
same time strong and it can be easily made of the most complicated form without
requiring previous experience.
Owing to the advantages above mentioned the device will prove an instructive
and interesting toy.
The model or pattern may be enclosed in a suitable box with the materials
required for making boat shells and the necessary tools so that the whole of the
needful appliances may be kept in one place.
The strips from which the shell is built may be made of any suitable width.
Instead of lac paint may be used.
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 consider novel and desire to claim is :-
A process for the manufacture of toy boat shells characterized by the use of a
pattern or mould which is covered with strips of flexible material, these strips being
bound together by an adhesive substance and coated or not with water-tight material
or paint, substantially as herein before set forth.
Dated this 27th day of November 1896.
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.