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A Combined Portable Artists' Stool and Box.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 16th June, 1892-Accepted, 16th July, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Portable Artists' Stool and Box.
I, FRANCIS WILLIAM LORING of 18 Via S. Appollinia, Florence, Italy,
Artist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
My invention relates to a combined portable stool and box of simple construction
and convenient form, particularly adapted for the use of artists, as I shall describe
referring to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. I is a side view and Fig. 2 an end view of the stool in condition for being
carried in the hand,
Fig. 3 is a perspective of it in condition for use as a seat.
It consists of a shallow rectangular box A preferably covered with leather or
suitable fabric to form a seat.
To this box is hinged a lid L. At the one edge of the box is a handle H by which
it can be carried, at the other edge are two straps S with buckles within which are
packed the three limbs T of the tripod stand when they are folded together. These
limbs are jointed together at J, and to the upper end of each is fixed a round headed
knob K. The lid L of the box A has three plates P, through each of which is a
hole shaped like a key hole, the round part large enough to admit the head of the
knob K.
For use as a stool, the limbs T are released from the straps S and folded
outwards, the heads of the knobs K are inserted in the holes of the plates P and
drawn a little outwards so as to be engaged in the narrower parts of the key holes,
thus firmly holding the box. The limbs T are preferably connected by a cord C to
take the outward strain, and one of them has two staples such as D through which
the straps S are passed when the limbs are folded together.
Although I have described a tripod stand for the seat, obviously four legs instead
of three might be used.
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 combined portable artists' stool and box substantially as described and shewn
by the drawings.
Dated this 16th day of June 1892.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Fans for Ventilating Mines or Tunnels, or for analogous purposes.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fans for Ventilating Mines or Tunnels, or for
analogous purposes.
I, HUGH WILLIam Waddle of Llanmore Works. Llanelly in the County of
Carmarthen, Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to the provision of means to enable fans to be readily
adapted to suit the volume of air which the mine, or other place to be ventilated
will pass. To effect this in the class of fans to which my invention relates ciz.:
open running fans, it is necessary to regulate the available outlet so as to contract
it in cases where a fan is to be employed whose outlet is of too large an area for
the work which the fan has to perform.
To effect this I secure plates to the fan which plates are attached to the cheeks
or sides of the fan and extend across from cheek to cheek or side to side behind
the blades and are of a length in accordance with the available outlet to be left.
There will be a plate in connection with each space between the outer ends of
each two adjacent blades.
The accompanying drawing represents in side view, partly in section, in Figure 1,
and in edge view in Figure 2, a part of a fan illustrating the application of my
invention thereto. A are the cheeks or sides, B the blades, and C the eye of the
fan. D are the plates applied according to my invention. They are shewn as
being secured by being rivetted, or otherwise secured, to angle irons d, which are,
in turn, rivetted, or otherwise secured, to the two cheeks or sides A.
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:-
Providing the outlet of a fan with plates extending from cheek or side to cheek
or side and connected thereto for contracting the available outlet substantially as
and for the purpose hereinbefore described.
1000
J. H. JOHNSON & Co.,
Agents.
Improvements in Hair Pins.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hair Pins.
We, CLINTON CLEMENT HANCOCK, of 341 Market Street, and WILLIAM
FOCHT ROTH, of 821 Cherry Street both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United
States of America, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention consists of a hair-pin having coils in reversed directions, whereby
it takes firm hold of the hair and is prevented from accidental disengagement
therefrom.
In the accompanying drawings,
Figures 1 and 2 represent side elevations at a right angle to each other of a hair
pin embodying this invention.
Figures 3 and 4 represent side elevations of other forms of hair-pins embodying
this invention.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the several figures.
A designates a hair-pin, the limbs of which are coiled as at a b. The coils a
extend in a direction the reverse of the coils and occupy different positions in the
length of the limbs. The coils are preferably elongated, so as to reduce the
"
diameter of the limbs and obviate severe screw action of said coils.
The portions of the limbs between the coils a, b, are comparatively uncoiled, and
form guides whereby the hair is directed from the coils a to the coils b.
It will be seen that the pin is pushed into the hair at its points as usual, after
which the hair moves around the coils a and b so that the movement is successively
in opposite directions, and thus there is a holding action of the pin on the hair in
reversed directions in the length of the limbs, due to the difference in the planes of
the convolutions of the coils.
It is evident that the number of coils on each limb may be increased or diminished,
and the pin, if desired, made of a single limb, with the peculiarity of a coil which
for a portion of the length of said limb has its convolutions extending in one
direction and another coil on the same limb having its convolutions extending in
reversed direction thereon.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. A hair pin, having a limb with coils, a portion of which has its convolutions
in one direction and another portion on the same limb having its convolutions in
the reversed direction, substantially as described.
2. A hair-pin having a limb with coils in reverse direction and a guiding portion
between said coils, substantially as described.
Dated this 2nd day of September 1892.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for, the Applicants.
An Improved System of Music Notation.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Feb., 1892-Accepted, 5th Mar., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved System of Music Notation.
I, LUDWIG LATTE of No. 6 Iffandstrasse Berlin in the Empire of Germany,
Bank Clerk do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
My invention consists in dispensing with key signatures and denoting by the
formation of the symbol representing the note whether the note is to be natural or
to be raised or lowered by a semitone.
In the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 shows the form of the note symbols adapted to my system of notation
and unknown to the system now in use which consists in providing the key
signatures for sharp þ for flat, these same signs being adopted in close proximity
to the note affected for exceptional sharps and flats occurring in the course of a
piece of music and the sign being employed in close proximity to the note affected
for contradicting the key signature when the note is intended to be natural.
Figure 2 shows five bars of a piece of music written in the ordinary way with the
key signature of seven flats and five contradictions.
Figure 3 shows the same five bars of a piece of music written in accordance with
my improved system of notation.
According to my improved system of notation when the note is to be natural
the symbol representing the note is the same as that now in general use but if the
note is to be raised a semitone, then in the case of the semibreve and the minim
I denote this by an inner line parallel with the upper half of the circumference, and
in the case of the crotchet, the quaver, the semiquaver, and the demi-semiquaver
I denote it by making the upper half of the head of the note black and the lower
half white. If the note is to be lowered a semitone, then in the case of the semibreve
and the minim I denote this by an inner line parallel with the lower half of the
circumference and in the case of the crotchet, the quaver, the semiquaver and the
demi-semiquaver I denote it by making the lower half of the head of the note
black and the upper half white. These arrangements are shown in Figure 1 which
represents a semibreve sharp, the same flat; a minim sharp, the same flat; a crotchet
sharp, the same flat, and so on respectively to the demi-semiquaver flat.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improved system of music notation consisting in the varying distinguishable
form of the symbol representing the natural note, the sharp a semitone higher than
the natural note, and the flat a semitone lower substantially as described.
Dated this 29th day of January 1892.
AYRTON & THOMAS,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Hat Casos.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Apr., 1892-Accepted, 7th May, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Hat Casos.
I, REGINALD HADDAN, of the firm of Herbert & Co. Patent Agents of
18 Buckingham Street, Strand W.C. London, Civil Engineer do hereby declare the
nature of this invention a communication to me from abroad by August Dessauer
Merchant and Albert Jacobsen, Engineer both of 28 Neuerwall, Hamburg in the
Empire of Germany 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 boxes or cases for containing hats, either for travelling
or other purpose, and it consists in arranging on the inner side of the lid or cover
of such box or case a spirally wound spring in such a way that the hat may be
pressed thereon and when in such position will compress the coils of the spring
laterally so as to be retained by the spring with a pressure sufficient to withstand
such jolting etc. as the box may usually be exposed to.
In the annexed drawing-
Fig. 1 is a section. of a box with hat therein.
Fig. 2 is a section of a hat and the lid of the box showing the spring holding the
hat in place.
Fig. 3 is a plan view of the same as it would appear with the upper part of the
hat removed.
The improved spring device which is intended to hold the hat consists of the
spirally wound endless spring a, that is to say a spring a made by winding on a
cylindrical, prismatic, or as in the drawing oval, core as such springs are made, and
having its two ends suitably fixed one to the other to form a substantially continuous
ring of convolutions. This spring is fixed onto the inside of the lid in the general
shape of the interior of the hat and is secured at intervals as at x etc. where
shown in Fig. 3.
The hat is fixed in position by simply pressing it down onto the spring as in
Fig. 3 and in this position is sufficiently securely held by the pressure of the con-
volutions of the spring which its presence slightly distorts. To remove the hat
from the spring it is lifted up with a sufficiently strong pull, or it may be lifted off
by inserting the fingers under the rim and compressing the spring.
The spring need not form a complete annulus, several shorter springs of the same
nature may be used, for instance one at the front and one at the back of the hat;
such springs should however be stronger than the continuous spring here shown.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is ;-
In a hat box or case, a spiral spring of any form of spiral so fastened as a con-
tinuous spring or in separate parts to the lid or other part of the case as to hold
the hat by engagement in the inside thereof along the circumference.
Dated this 1st day of April 1892.
HERBERT & Co.,
Agents to Applicant.
Improvements in Filler Nozzles for Hot Water Bags, Cushions, and the like.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Dec., 1892-Accepted, 21st Jan., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Filler Nozzles for Hot Water Bags, Cushions, and
the like.
I, JOHN COCKBURN of 38 Forbes Road, Edinburgh, Superintendent to the
North British Rubber Company (Limited) Castle Mills, Edinburgh, 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 improve the filling nozzles or tubes fitted
into hot water bags cushions and the like by providing the nozzle or tube in
addition to the usual water passage with an air passage by preference placed
centrally to allow the air inside the bag or cushion to escape during the filling
operation.
The improved nozzle or tube is shewn in vertical section at Figure 1 inverted
horizontal section on the line at Figure 2 in elevation at Figure 3 and in
vertical section with the cap removed at right angles to Figure 1 in Figure 4 of
the accompanying drawings. In addition to the usual water passage a the nozzle A
is provided with a central air passage b secured to the lower end of the nozzle.
Both passages are when the bag or cushion is ready for use closed by a cap c
which is screwed down tight upon a ring d of rubber or other flexible material
carried in a socket formed for it in the cap. The nozzle is shewn in dotted lines
in Figure 3 fitted into a bag having the usual bell mouthed filler formed on it.
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 filling nozzle or tube for hot water bags cushions and the like constructed
substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this First day of December 1892.
CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
62, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agents.
An Improved Process and Composition of Matter for Treating Lithographic Stones and Plates.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Nov., 1892-Accepted, 31st Dec., 1892
COMI LEIE DI CITICATION.
An Improved Process and Composition of Matter for Treating
Lithographic Stones and Plates.
We, EMIL ARNOLD and RICHARD ARNOLD, both of 22 Bahnhof Strasse,
Leipzig-Plagwitz, in the Kingdom of Saxony, German Empire, Printers, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Our invention relates to a composition of matter for preparing lithographic
stones and plates for printing by washing the same with this composition, and our
object is to provide a liquid which will effectively remove the ink and grease from
said stones and plates, and thus to afford a convenient substitute for the usual
method of preparing lithographic stones and plates by grinding the same.
Our improved liquid is composed of bioxalate of potash, pulverized pumice-stone,
alum, chloride of magnesium, strong vinegar, water, and sulphuric ether.
The proportions which we prefer to employ are: 4 parts (by volume) of
pulverized bioxalate of potash, 6 parts of pulverized pumice-stone, 10 parts of
pulverized alum, 7 parts of chloride of magnesium, 33 parts of strong vinegar (con-
taining 7% of acetic acid), 36 parts of water, and 4 parts of sulphuric ether.
Before using the mixture, it should be strongly agitated in order to prevent the
ingredients from being poured out one after the other according to their specific
weight.
The liquid is employed in the following manner: The surface of the stone or
plate is first washed with turpentine oil or with a similar oil, in order to remove the
ink, then the liquid, composed as above, is poured on the plate and the latter rubbed
on its whole surface with a piece of felt or of another fabric. This operation will
last from 2 to 3 minutes, according to the size of the plate. The various substances
which may still adhere to the latter, such as grease, glue, acid compounds, traces of
ink, are entirely removed by this treatment. Hereafter the plate is thoroughly
rinsed with pure water, and when dry may be used immediately for another
impression.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. A composition of matter for preparing lithographic stones and plates, con-
sisting of bioxalate of potash, pumice-stone, alum, chloride of magnesium, strong
vinegar, sulphuric ether, and water, substantially as and for the purpose described,
and in the proportions specified.
2. The process of preparing lithographic stones and plates for the impression,
consisting in washing the same with the mixture claimed under head 1, substantially
as described and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 10th day of November 1892
EMIL ARNOLD,
RICHARD ARNOLD,
By Geo. Thos. Hyde,
4, Moorfields, Fore Street, London, E.C., Agent for the Applicants.
Improvements in the Tyres of Cycles and similar Vehicles.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Oct., 1892-Accepted, 19th Nov., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
[Communicated from abroad by EMILE GRENET, of No. 6, Boulevard de
Strasbourg, Paris, France.]
Improvements in the Tyres of Cycles and similar Vehicles.
I, HENRY HARINGTON LEIGH, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., Fel. Ch. Inst. P.A.,
practising as Phillips and Leigh, at No. 22 Southampton Buildings, Chancery
Lane, in the Administrative County of London, Engineer and Patent Agent, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The present invention relates to improvements in the tyres of cycles and similar
vehicles.
It is well known that the object in making cycle tyres elastic is to diminish as
far as possible the shocks and shaking which are so fruitful a cause of fatigue to
riders. This was the object of the pneumatic tyre which is, however characterised
by the drawback of being easily cut and collapsed.
The present invention accomplishes the object of the pneumatic tyre while it
avoids the drawback attending the use of the latter.
Referring to the accompanying drawings, which are to be taken as part of this
Specification,
Fig. 1 illustrates the invention made up cablewise.
Fig. 2 illustrates it as made by plaiting.
This improved tyre consists of several tubes or cords of india rubber or other
suitable material; the said tubes or cords being united by being made up cablewise,
or twisted or plaited together in any number and to any suitable contour.
The advantage of such a construction is easily understood.
Under the rider's weight, the tubes or cords of which the tyre is composed, not
being solid one with each other, are, as to some of them, pressed in between the
others, while the latter are spread apart, thus producing a yielding and compression
similar to that which a pneumatic tyre undergoes under the same circumstances;
and, by virtue of their elasticity, resume their normal position as soon as they pass
the line of pressure.
It must be pointed out that the said tubes or cords may be made of any desirable
section, round, square, oval, etc., as may be convenient, as well as in any suitable
material.
A tyre made according to the present invention may be covered with wire or
other woven fabric, in whole or in part with an india rubber tube, or with any
other suitable or well known covering without departing from the scope of the
present invention which is defined in the claim at the foot hereof.
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 tyre for cycles and other similar vehicles consisting of tubes or of cords united
by being made up cablewise, or twisted or plaited together, and enclosed or not in
an outer covering.
تيمد
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1000
HENRY H. LEIGH,
Chartered Patent Agent.
Improvements in Feeding Devices for Petroleum Motors.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Feeding Devices for Petroleum Motors.
I, JOHN MICHELS of the firm of Huelser & Co. of Temple Chambers, London,
International Patent and Trade Mark Offices, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention, a communication to me from abroad by the firm of J. M. Grob
& Co., of Entritzsch-Leipzig, Manufacturers, in the Empire of Germany, 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 petroleum motor feeding devices, more particularly to
pumps for measuring and conveying the petroleum for such motors.
The annexed drawing represents a longitudinal section of a pump constructed
according to the present invention.
In chamber c two pistons a and b move air-tight up and down between leather
sleeves or other convenient packing material. Channel d is the inlet for the liquid
and channel e the outiet for the same.
On the piston being pressed up by the spring, communication between
channel d and notch in piston is interrupted. The quantity of petroleum
contained in space is compressed and pressed up together with piston a until
notch in position a communicates with the outlet channel e. When this communi-
cation is established, the upper piston a, which might with respect to its technical
effect, be properly called a slide, is stopped, while the lower piston moves still
further upwards and displaces a quantity of petroleum precisely measured according
to its progress.
When the piston has reached its highest position, piston b is drawn
down by a lever or other device acting upon nut ; at the same time the
piston or slide a follows through the action of spring this movement, simul-
taneously interrupting the connection of its notch i with channel e.
Piston a is soon
stopped while b moves further and is subsequently arrested by abutment k.
increase of space has a suctorial effect and causes the space a to fill afresh with
petroleum.
The
The quantity of petroleum to be conveyed at each stroke of pistons a and b can
be precisely determined by displacing the nuts on piston b. When the nuts / are
screwed higher the spring g will not press the piston so high as would be the case
if the nuts were screwed lower.
Thereby the quantities of petroleum to be conveyed by the pump can be deter-
mined at pleasure.
Having now particularly described and ascertained and in what manner the
same to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:
In a pump, the combination of the operated piston 6 having a notch with the
piston a provided with a notch i and being under the action of the spring fand
with the chamber having an inlet channel d and an outlet channel e substan-
tially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 24th day of March 1892.
HUELSER & Co.,
Agents for Applicant.
An Improved Rapid Boiling and Quick Pouring Kettle.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application 14th Dec., 1892-Accepted, 4th Mar., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Rapid Boiling and Quick Pouring Kettle.
I JOHN KENNETH ALDERSLADE of 45 High Street Newport in the Isle of
Wight in the County of Hants Plumber and Painter do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what mauner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The invention consists of a rapid boiling and quick pouring kettle obtained by
meaus of a raised bottom between the sides thereof as shewn in the drawing
annexed hereto, and a number of horizontal tubes A fixed in the inner walls B.
opening into the inside of the kettle thus allowing the water to circulate from the
main reservoir of the kettle through the hot pipes. In addition to spout C shewn
in the annexed drawing a second spout or aperture for filling or quick pouring is
made exactly opposite to said spout C. This spout or aperture D is closed by a
lid E over same, which, by means of a hooked-lift F attached thereto passing
through a slot in the handle can be conveniently opened by raising such lift with a
finger of the hand holding the kettle. The system before described of quick
heating is applicable to any other vessel for the boiling of water or other liquids.
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. A quick boiling kettle obtained by means of a raised bottom and horizontal
auxiliary heating tubes.
2. A large additional spout or aperture (instead of usual kettle lid) for filling or
quick pouring with combined hooked lift for raising lid or cover over same.
3. A new rapid boiling and quick pouring kettle substantially as illustrated.
Dated this Thirteenth day of December 1892.
JOHN KENNETH ALDERSLADE..
Improvements in and connected with Collapsible Canopies for Bassinette Perambulators and Children's Mail Carts.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Nov., 1892-Accepted, 25th Feb., 1893
COMPLETE STUITIVATION.
Improvements in and connected with Collapsible Canopies for
Bassinette Perambulators and Children's Mail Carts.
EDWARD SIMEON WILKS and DAVID DAVIS trading as S. Davis & Co. of
241 243 245 247 and 251 Borough High Street London S.E. Manufacturers and
Merchants, 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 frame of the canopy is constructed to abolish straps and like articles in
keeping same open when in use by means of a hinged bar or stretcher (A) from
end to end of canopy (B) resting on a bracket or catch near top of centre
support (C). When the said bar or stretcher is unhooked from catch and drawn
downwards it causes the canopy to collapse as shewn in Fig. 2.
The whole canopy resting on either side of bassinette or mail cart in a socket
(Fig. 3) and held tightly by means of a thumbscrew (Fig. 4) passing through the
socket and slot hole (E) at bottom of centre support of canopy..
By means of the said slot hole the canopy can be laid down in the same manner
as the ordinary hood. When not in use by slightly raising it upwards from the
sockets, the said socket and thumbscrew at same time being available for the
ordinary hood as used for the bassinette or mail cart.
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
Firstly A means of keeping open canopies when in use by means of a stretcher
instead of being held open by straps and like articles.
Secondly-A new and improved socket for the holding of said canopy by which
the canopy is held fixed in a slot or, made to lay down, the whole being made
more secure by means of a thumbscrew passing through same and
Thirdly-The socket and thumbscrew will admit of the ordinary hood (as used
for bassinettes and mail carts) being placed on the side of bassinette or mail cart
without removing the canopy.
Dated this 23rd day of November 1892.
EDWARD SIMEON WILKS.
DAVID DAVIS.
Improved Paper Tube for use in Forming Paper into Rolls.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Sept., 1892-Accepted, 29th Oct., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Paper Tube for use in Forming Paper into Rolls.
I, FREDERICK WILLIAM GOLBY of 36 Chancery Lane, in the County of
Middlesex Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, as
communicated to me by Mathias Kalb of Wildenau, near Schwarzenberg (Saxony)
Empire of Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to improved paper tubes for use in forming paper into
rolls.
For forming paper into rolls, wood-tubes have heretofore been used, having a
square or cylindrical cross section according to the form of the rollers on which
they were placed for the purpose of rolling up the paper. The disadvantage of
wood-tubes, however, is that they splinter very easily in consequence of the thin
walls, therefore proposals have been made to employ for the said purpose paper-
tubes, provided with one or more interior insertion-pieces or plugs, having squared
perforations. Squared perforations or openings are used, because in the paper-
manufacturies nearly all rollers have a square-shaped cross section.
Such paper-tubes when put on the rollers, rest upon the same at their extremities
only with the said insertion-pieces or plugs, consequently as soon as a considerable
amount of paper is rolled up and is pressing by its weight against the walls of the
tube, the unsupported parts of the latter are crushed or cracked. Moreover the
insertion-pieces or plugs will render difficult the setting in of the rollers.
The object of the present invention is to avoid the said disadvantages and this
object is attained by the tube illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which
Figure 1. is a cross section of the improved tube, and Figure 2. a longitudinal
section of the same, showing the corresponding roller partly inserted.
According to the form of the roller b the tube a made of paper or paste-board,
is provided with an angular, generally squared opening or perforation a¹ through
which the roller b is to be passed.
The outside of the tube is rounded off at its edges. Sometimes the tube may
have an angular or cylindrical outer form. A paper tube thus constructed rests
with its inner sides throughout the whole length of the tube upon the squared
roller b so that a crushing of the tube by the weight of the paper rolled thereon is
obviated.
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 :-
Improved tube for use in forming paper into rolls, consisting of a paper or
paste-board socket, having an angular cross section, the outer edges of which
may be rounded off substantially as described with reference to Figures 1 and 2 of
the drawing.
Dated this 24th day of September 1800
F. W. GOLBY,
36, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.
Improved Means for Protecting the Lower Edges of Trousers, Ladies" Skirts, and other Garments.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Mar., 1892-Accepted, 1st Mar., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Protecting the Lower Edges of Trousers, Ladies"
Skirts, and other Garments.
We OTTO STENGEL and ERNST RIEPENBERG of Barmen in the Empire of
Germany, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to protect the lower edges of trousers ladies skirts.
and other garments which nearly touch the ground.
According to this invention we attach to the lower edges of such garments.
bands of any suitable material which will protect the said edges from the friction of
the boot and which will not become impregnated with mud and dirt.
The material which we have found in practice to be most suitable for this purpose
consists of a fabric having the warp of about number eighty yarn and the weft
of seventeen picks of number twenty ramie fibre per centimetre woven as five-
leaved satin and coated with india rubber.
The bands when attached to the garments are preferably allowed to project
slightly below the bottom edges thereof as shewn at Fig. 1 of the accompanying
drawings which shews a pair of trousers fitted with a protective edging b constructed
according to this invention.
Fig. 2 shews the composition of the band or edging a being the woven fabric:
and the india rubber covering.
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:—
I. The protecting edging for trousers lady's skirts and other garments substantially
as described.
Dated this First day of March 1899
First day of March 1899
ERNEST SALAMAN,
61 and 62, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for Applicants..
A Process for Water-proofing all kinds of Skins and Rendering them More Durable.
Year: 1892

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A Process for Water-proofing all kinds of Skins and Rendering
them More Durable.
I FREDERICK RIEGERT of 519 Francis Street, St. Joseph, Mo., United States
of America, Shoemaker, 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 that is to say :-
My invention has for its object to render water-proof all kinds of skins, and at
the same time to preserve their suppleness or pliability and to increase their
durability. In the treatment of skins I proceed as follows:
I commence by heating a metal plate which I maintain at a temperature of say
40 to 50 degrees centigrade. Upon this plate I lay the skin which I desire
to render water-proof. The heat opens the pores of the skin and facilitates the
absorption of the hereinafter mentioned matters.
I take indiarubber in solution, preferring to use the solution in benzine known in
France as gomme du bresil and I spread a layer of it on the skin and I rub it in well
with a rag or with the hand or with the aid of a suitable appliance so as to cause
the indiarubber to penetrate into the pores.
I next take dubbing, grease or oil of any suitable description and I apply it in
the same manner by rubbing for a suitable time.
I then remove the skin from the plate and let the skin dry for a short time.
I then rub the skin with soap powder which operation dries the skin and makes
it very smooth.
Skins treated in the way described are thoroughly water-proof or impermeable
to moisture and they retain all their suppleness being therefore much more durable.
The aforesaid ingredients should be applied to the inner surface of the skin so
that the outer surface may be waxed blacked dyed or finished just as if the skin
had not been subject to any treatment.
In the cases of all skins that are rough on the inner side, such as calf, cow-hide,
and patent leather care must be taken to rub up or scrape the rough surface, so as
to allow the india-rubber to penetrate the pores more readily.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is.
The above described process of water-proofing and mollifying rendering supple
or pliable skins and hides of every description.
Dated this 22nd day of March 1892.
E. K. DUTTON & Co.,
5, John Dalton Street, Manchester, Agents.
Improvements in Sanitary Pipes.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sanitary Pipes.
WILLIAM STERLING of 29 Mansfield Chambers, St. Anns Square, Manchester,
in the County of Lancaster, Civil 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 object of this invention is to secure in an inexpensive way, concentricity, a
truer invert, and a better sealing space than can at present be obtained in the
ordinary spigot and socket sanitary pipes.
It is achieved by burning on, or otherwise placing in the socket of the pipe, the
small rest pieces lettered J. J & K. K in the annexed drawing.
The rest pieces are placed in such position in the sockets, that when the spigot of
the pipe is placed in the socket, and at rest on the small pieces, there is an equal
space both under, over, & round the spigot for properly sealing it, and at the
same time, the inverts of both pipes are level and cannot by pressure be pressed out
of position.
Figures 2 & 2
The only addition to the ordinary pipes are the rest pieces in the sockets, but the
sealing space between the spigot and the socket, lettered L in the drawings can be
increased without any detriment, and with advantage to the efficiency of the sewer
or drain.
show four rest pieces in different positions on the socket.
Figures 3 & 3 show the rest pieces so placed that the sealing material may be
used on both sides of the rest pieces, and it also shows the rest pieces extended
round the invert of the socket.
Figures 4 & 4 show the rest pieces unattached to the sockets, with a slight
recess in the socket, into which is placed & fixed the rest pieces K. K.
The rest pieces may be of any size or shape, in any position, of the same material
as the pipe, or of composition, mastic, asphalte, cement, concrete, or any other
suitable material.
The sealing material may be of any of the usual sealing material viz. cement,
with or without gaskin, clay, plaster of paris, asphalte, composition putty etc.
I claim no special sealing material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
The addition to the ordinary spigot & socket pipes, of the small rest pieces on
the sockets, lettered J J & K. K in the annexed drawings.
Dated this 19th day of Sentember 1899
WM. STERLING,
Applicant.
A New Game or Puzzle.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Feb., 1892-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1892
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
A New Game or Puzzle.
I, RICHARD VON HARTWIG, Scharnhorst. St. Berlin Lieutenant (retired) do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
"
The object of this invention is a new puzzle or game of patience consisting of the
looping together of two cords or chains, one of which is perfectly closed or endless,
i.e. forining an unbroken circle, while the other is a simple cord (or single chain)
ending at both ends in circular loops or cyes, and is passed over the hands of a
person (or figure) in such a manner that it cannot be slipped off. The "closed
cord with the other part is fastened to a fixed object or fixture. The object of the
puzzle is to find out how to disengage the second single cord from the "closed" or
endless" cord, the other end of which is fastened to some fixture, all the rest
being quite free.
In the annexed drawing this game of patience is illustrated as applied to a human
figure.
Fig. 1. shows the arrangement of the cords when fastened together.
Fig. 2. shows how to undo the fastened cords.
a is the "endless" cord or chain which forms an unbroken circle or ring, firmly
fastened to some fixed object, say a tree b, and traversed by the second simple
cord c at each end of which there are the loops and e, which are passed round the
wrists f.
The disengaging of the two cords is effected by drawing, in the manner indicated
in Fig. 2, through the loop e, that part of the cord, rope or chain a which can be
freely moved along the cord c, passing it round the wrist g, and then drawing it
away. This arrangement of cords may also be applied to animal figures by
fastening the cords a and c in the manner described, either to the fore or hind feet
of a figure representing a bear, monkey etc.
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 game of patience, consisting of two ropes, cords, or chains, a & c. running
through or interlacing each other, forming a closed or endless ring, and fastened to
an immoveable object while the other cord, rope or chain c is provided at each
end with circular loops or eyes d and e to be passed over the hands or feet of a
figure in such manner that it cannot be slipped off, the disengaging of the cords
being effected by passing the loose part of a through the loop e slipping it over the
hand and then drawing it away.
9,
044 of Wah1000
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Chip Potato Machines.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Dec., 1892-Accepted, 4th Feb., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Chip Potato Machines.
JOHN ROUSE 26 Rochdale Road Oldham in the County of Lancaster Chip
Potato Machine 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 consists in improvements in chip potato slicing machines, in my
arrangement I make the pressing or cutting block a Figs. 1 and 2 solid or in one
piece, instead of screwing or fastening it together in two or more parts as is done
in the ordinary way, thereby simplifying and cheapening the cost of making.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is.
The arrangement of a solid or whole block a Figs. 1 and 2, as shewn and
described in drawings and Specifications.
Dated this 6th day of December 1892.
An Improved Finger Guard for Table Knives.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Jan., 1892-Accepted, 20th Feb., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Finger Guard for Table Knives.
1, JOHN MAY, of The Bottle House, Penshurst, in the County of Kent,
Plumber, 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 an improved finger guard for table knives, which is
attached to the back part of the blade to act as a rest or guard for the finger.
I attain this object by the mechanism illustrated in the accompanying drawing,
in which.
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of a knife and the guard attached;
Fig. 2, is a section on line A B, of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3, is a side elevation of the guard or rest in the form of a duck;
Fig. 4, is a side elevation of the guard or rest in the form of a fish.
Parts of the aforesaid figures are broken off for want of space.
Similar letters refer to similar parts throughout the views.
The guard or rest is constructed of steel or hard rolled metal, pressed into any
suitable shape, but preferably that described in Fig. 2, so as to grip the back part
of the blade a after the guard or rest is placed in position.
The object of the guard or rest, attached to the back part of the blade
07, is to
allow the finger to rest on the top of the guard when a person is using the knife
by the handle c, without injury to the said finger.
If preferable the said guard or rest may be constructed with any degree of
ornamentation, of floral or other designs. Animals, birds or fishes may be mounted
on the various guards or rests. In Fig. 3, a duck is mounted on the guard or rest,
and in Fig. 4, a fish.
The aforesaid finger guard or rest may be attached to the back part of the
blade of any knife used for table purposes, or it can be detached when not
required for use, or during the time the knife blade is undergoing the operation of
cleansing.
It will be understood that the foregoing is given by way of illustration, and that
the shapes, materials and proportions may be varied in many ways within the scope
of my invention.
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. In a finger guard for table knives, the combination of the guard or rest bon
the blade a for the support of the finger, substantially as herein described and
according to Figs. 1, and 2, of the accompanying drawing.
2. The finger guard or rest constructed in the shape of a duck or a fish, sub-
stantially as herein described and according to Figs. 3, and 4,,of the accompanying
drawing.
3. The finger guard or rest to be constructed of any size, shape, or of any
suitable material, substantially as herein described.
Dated this 14th day of January 1892.
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, W., Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Attachment for Oil Lamps to Facilitate the Heating of Kettles, Pans, and the like.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Attachment for Oil Lamps to Facilitate the Heating
of Kettles, Pans, and the like.
I, JAMES FORREST, of Bourtree Bank. Gourock, Renfrewshire, Manu-
facturer, 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 appliance for use in connection with oil lamps, and
it consists of a ring, or equivalent, having four or other number of wire or like
suitable prongs, which fit into or on the glass chimney of the lamp.
The appliance is to be used as a rest or support, on which light tin kettles,
pans etc. can be placed, so as to be heated by the flame of the lamp.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood, I have hereunto
appended an explanatory sheet of drawings, whereon:-
Fig. 1 is a view of an oil lamp, on which the appliance has been placed.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the appliance.
Fig. 3 is a plan view.
Fig. 4 is a side view.
The appliance preferably consists of a ring a, of metal, to which four or other
desired or suitable number of downwardly projecting prongs bare secured. The
prongs, which are made of wire, are firmly secured to or through the ring a at their
upper ends. For the purpose of giving additional strength, the wire prongs are
preferably bent. double, as shown. c is a wooden handle, which is fitted on the
ring.
The prongs are made to project inwards, horizontally, at their upper ends, as
shown at b, Fig. 3, whilst their lower ends project vertically downwards, see
Fig. 2.
When it is desired to boil water in a kettle, or to heat a small pan or other
utensil on a lamp, the appliance is so fitted on the chimney of the lamp, that the
bent parts 6 of the prongs, rest on the top of the chimney, whilst the straight
vertical parts project down inside of the chimney. The prongs secure the device
firmly in place. The kettle, or other utensil, can be set on the ring a, and the
waste heat, escaping from the lamp, boils the water, etc.
The appliance is designed for use in country houses, etc., where oil lamps are
generally used. In such houses, it is very handy, as water, for making a cup of
tea etc., can be boiled in a few minutes on top of a lamp.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
Lion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The appliance for use in connection with oil lamps, substantially as hereinbefore
described and shown on the drawings annexed.
·
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
Per Wm. Fleming,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.