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Improvements in Ferrules for Walking-sticks, Umbrellas and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 10th June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ferrules for Walking-sticks, Umbrellas and
the like.
I, THOMAS HENRY THORNTON, of 26, Shelton Street, Nottingham, in the County
of Nottinghamshire, Printers' Warehouseman, 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 ferrules for walking-sticks, umbrellas
and the like, and has for its object to provide an improved form of ferrule upon
which vestas, matches, fusees and other igniting media may be scraped or struck
for the purpose of igniting same in a convenient and speedy manner.
And in order that this my said invention may be the more readily understood
and carried into practical effect, reference is hereby made to the accompanying
sheet of illustrative drawings, wherein :-
Fig. 1 is an elevational view of a portion of a stick with my improved form of
ferrule fixed thereon,
Fig. 2 being a like view of the ferrule shewn independently while
Fig. 3 is a cross section of the ferrule upon line X-X.
In carrying my invention into practice I form the ferrule a of any con-
venient shape, size and material, whether metal or otherwise, and provide the
surface of the sides thereof with a number of serrations b, which serrations are
essentially in the form of longitudinally arranged parallel chisel-edged teeth as
shewn, similar to the fine teeth upon the surface of a file employed in the cabinet-
making trade.
The ferrule so formed, is fixed to the end of the stick c or the like by means
of pins (not shewn) or their equivalent in the ordinary manner.
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:-
In walking-stick and similar ferrules adapted for use in igniting matches and
the like, the surface of the sides thereof formed with a number of longitudinally
arranged parallel chisel-edged teeth, substantially as described, and as shewn by
the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 15th day of April 1899
HUGHES & YOUNG,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents.
Improvement in or relating to Attachment of Rim Brake and Foot Rests of Velocipedes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Apr., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 30th D.c., 1899-Accepted, 3rd Feb., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in or relating to Attachment of Rim Brake and Foot
Rests of Velocipedes.
I, WILLIAM RADFORD, of Walsgrave on Sowe, near Coventry, Cycle Works
Manager, in the County of Warwickshire, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists in constructing and arrangeing and working in the
manner herein after described. The attachment of rim brake and foot rests of
velocipedes. I will describe my invention as arranged to put the brake on the
front wheel, in such case I arrange so that the clip for the foot rest also acts
for the brake fulcrum or pivot clip round the fork blades or contra wire as
desired. It is at present necessary for most front wheel rim brakes to have a
seperate clip round the fork blades for carrying fulcrum pin or pivot also a
seperate clip to fix foot rests to fork blades, my invention is to make one clip
answer for both foot rests and brake.
Sioned this 7th day of April 1899
WILLIAM RADFORD.
Improvement in or relating to Attachment of Rim Brake and Foot
Rests of Velocipedes.
WILLIAM RADFORD, of Walsgrave on Sowe, near Coventry, in the County of
Warwick, Cycle Works Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:―
This invention consists in constructing and arranging and working in the
manner hereinafter described the attachment of rim brakes and footrests to
velocipedes.
I will describe my invention as arranged to put the brake on the front wheel.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the arrangement.
Fig. 2 is a plan and Fig. 3 a front elevation. A is the footrest and brake stud
or pivot clip, B is the brake stud or pivot, C is the lever, D the brake pad, E the
fork blade.
I arrange so that the clip for the footrest A also acts for clip to the brake stud
or pivot B securing both to the fork blade.
It is at present necessary for front wheel rim brakes to have a clip round the
fork blades for fixing the footrests, and another clip for the brakework, my
invention is to make one clip answer for both footrests and brake. The described
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page_text: footrest and brake stud or pivot is suitable for almost any kind of front rim
brake.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
1 claim is:
1st. The attachment of a rim brake and footrest constructed substantially as
herein described and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
2nd. The combination footrest and brake stud or pivot clip for carrying a
brake lever, constructed substantially as herein described and illustrated by the
accompanying drawings.
Cinad 41: 201
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1000
WILLIAM RADFORD.
An Improved Form of Cycle Front Fork.
Year: 1899

page_text: I, RICHARD JOHN WALL, of 54, Burlington Street, in the City of Liverpool,
Licensed Victualler, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
:―
This invention relates to a novel construction of the front forks of cycles and
has for its object to lessen the vibration which is produced by the present rigid
forks.
According to my invention I mount the front axle upon springs which are
attached to the lower ends of the front fork.
According to one method of applying my invention I provide each of the lower
extremities of a front fork with an elastic metallic tongue or spring which takes
the form of a volute spiral, that is to say, one end of the spring is brazed in
the fork end whilst its free end is bent forward and then downwards and then
bent backwards and around the front axle, the free extremity of the spring
forming a socket for the axle. The axle is thus held in these beut springs, which
absorb the vibrations produced by the front wheel.
Dated thio Qlat day of Ontaban 1900
J. A. COUBROUGH,
Chartered Patent Agent, 10, St. George's Crescent, Liverpool,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Form of Cycle Front Fork.
I, RICHARD JOHN WALL, of 54, Burlington Street, in the City of Liverpool,
Licensed Victualler, 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 novel construction of the front forks of cycles and
has for its object to lessen the vibration which is produced by the present rigid
forks.
According to my invention I mount the front axle upon springs which are
attached to the lower ends of the front fork.
According to the method of applying my invention illustrated in the annexed
drawing, I provide each of the lower extremities of the front fork a with an
elastic metallic tongue or spring ;b. A plug c formed on this spring is brazed
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page_text: in the fork-end, as shewn. The centre of this plug may be gapped as shewn,
in order to reduce weight. The spring is led forward and then downward and
backward and terminates with a socket d for the reception of the front axle.
The front axle is thus held by the bent spring tongues b which absorb the vibra-
tions of the front wheel and prevent their transmission to the frame of the cycle.
The springs band. their plugs are preferably forged and are suitably tempered
to bear the strains to which they are subjected when in use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
The springs 6 having plugs e adapted to be brazed in the ends of a cycle front
fork, the free ends of said springs possessing sockets for the reception of the
front wheel axle, said springs operating to absorb vibration of the front wheel,
as described and shewn.
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1
2000
J. A. COUBROUGH,
Chartered Patent Agent, 10, St. George's Crescent, Liverpool,
Agent for the Applicant.
Device for Improving the form of the Shoulders of Garments.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 18th Mar., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Device for Improving the form of the Shoulders of Garments.
I, CARL LUDE, of Wall Strasse, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany, Bootmaker,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
:―
In order to impart an elegant and pleasing appearance to the shoulders of
articles of wearing apparel, it is the custom to pad them out. This has hitherto
been done by inserting a layer of wadding between the lining and the material
of the garment and stiffening the whole by means of gauze. This method, however,
has been found to be defective, since the wadding and gauze soon become shape-
less, so that the shoulder of the garment loses much of its elegant appearance.
According to the present invention, this drawback is remedied by the use of
metal forms, which take the place of wadding and which retain their shape for
years. Such forms ensure that the sleeve of the garment hangs down smoothly
from the shoulder, and furthermore essentially protects the apparel from undue
wear.
The improved device is shown on the accompanying drawing,
Fig. 1 being an edge view of the form,
Fig. 2 a face view of the same, and
Fig. 3a front view of a garment to which the form is applied.
A is the form, consisting of a semi-circular resilient band of steel. To the
underside of this band, for a certain distance, a second shorter steel band B is
attached for the purpose of rendering the form A more durable. L are holes, pro-
vided for the purpose of enabling the form to be sewn to the garment, which is
most conveniently done by stitching along the seam between the shoulder and
sleeve. The dimensions and strength of the form A are proportioned to the size
of the garment to which they are to be applied.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
A device for application to the shoulders of articles of wearing apparel, in order
to render the appearance of the same more pleasing and elegant, consisting of a
curved band of steel or like resilient material A strengthened by the application
of a second similar shorter band B on its underside, substantially as hereinbefore
set forth.
Dal 11
1000
An Improved-Hot-Water-Heating-Apparatus.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved-Hot-Water-Heating-Apparatus.
FREDERICK GEORGE PAYNE, 1, Hazelhurst Road, Lower Tooting, Surrey, Black-
smith, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The boiler is formed of flat copper water channels.
The bottom of the boiler forms the flue for burner with water channels left and
right so that no chimney is required. The lamp slides in from front of boiler
which is closed in by sliding mica front.
The bottom flue runs 7 inches high and then is turned off at right angles &
then continues for another 12 inches with three water channels-the centre one
forming the top and bottom flue. Heat is taken through the centre channel at
left hand end and through right hand end of top channel with an arched piece
placed over the heat pipe so as to prevent any down draught.
The back and front of boiler is closed by slides so as to slide back to facilitate
cleaning.
The boiler &c. is fitted in a case, with a pipe for carrying off the fumes. This
pipe is carried outside of the green house.
The pipes are connected to the boiler through the casing.
This heating apparatus is suitable for either oil or gas.
1000
FREDERICK GEORGE PAYNE.
An Improved Hot Water Heating Apparatus.
FREDERICK GEORGE PAYNE, 1, Hazelhurst Road, Lower Tooting, Surrey, Black-
smith, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement: -
Fig. 1 and 2. Shows side and end elevation of boiler.
Fig. 3 and 4. Shows section through Figs. 1 and 2.
Fig. 5. Shows plan at E
Fig. 6. Shows elevation of boiler fixed in cover.
Fig. 7. Shows elevation of lamp with fixed mica shield.
The boiler is formed of flat copper water channels and is heated by a specially
made oil lamp with a fixed mica shield D which fits tight to flue & prevents any
draught, the use of this shield also dispences with the use of a lamp glass.
The bottom of boiler forms the flue for burner & the heat & smoke pass up
through the channels as shown on drawings and the smoke passes through a

page_text: circular hole in top of channel, this hole is fitted with an arched cap B which
prevents any down-draught.
The small tube A at bottom connects both vertical channels and causes a con-
stant flow.
The back and front of boiler is enclosed by movable sides C, for the purpose
of cleaning or repairing the boiler at any time.
The boiler is fitted up into a wrought iron cover with fume pipe at back to be
carried outside hothouse or room as required.
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:-
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111
Improved Means for Producing Designs for Mosaics, Carpets, Wallpapers, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 14th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 10th June, 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Producing Designs for Mosaics, Carpets,
Wallpapers, and the like.
CHARLES EDWIN STURT, Torridon, Selsdon Road, Wanstead, Essex, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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Any number of cubes preferably of small dimensions consisting of any material
each side of each cube may be of a different color or colors or shade of the same
color or colors that is no single cube to have the color or colors or shade of the
same color or colors duplicated in itself. Some or all of the cubes may be sub-
divided but when placed together each separate side of each cube must have a
different color or shade appearance. The object of this invention is to assist.
designers in their designs for carpets tapestries needlework wallpapers linoleums
mosaics or things of a like nature and for the education and amusement of young
people in forming or copying designs or pictures.
Dated this Tenth day of January 1899
Improved Means for Producing Designs for Mosaics, Carpets,
Wallpapers, and the like.
I, CHARLES EDWIN STURT, of Torridon, Selsdon Road, Wanstead, Essex, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
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A cube consisting of any material is colored plain or ornamented on two or
more of its sides but no two sides so colored or ornamented must be alike. Thus
a cube with all its six sides colored or ornamented would show six different sides
in appearance. For convenience the cube may be subdivided. In designing a
number of these cubes are used as workers in mosaics use their materials und
the required design or pattern is made by turning up face uppermost the sides
of the cubes bearing the necessary color or pattern.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
1
For the purpose of assisting designers and others in the quick and easy method

page_text: of making designs or patterns by the placing together in rows cubes or sections
of cubes with their various colored sides uppermost so making the required
pattern or design.
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1000
An Improved Appliance for Making Valve Joints Air Tight in Pneumatic Tyres for Cycles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 11th.July, 1899
Complete Specification Left, 9th Apr., 1900-Accepted, 16th June, 1900.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Appliance for Making Valve Joints Air Tight in
Pneumatic Tyres for Cycles.
THOMAS JAMES CHINN, Engine & Machine Smith, 42, Russell Street, Stretford
Road, Manchester, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The invention consists of an india rubber or composite washer, with a raised
edge around the valve orifice, to insert in grooves in collars of valves. To be
cemented inside of air tubes of tyres.
The collars of valves to be grooved in seating of collars, to receive raised edgo
of washers.
An Improved Appliance for Making Valve Joints Air Tight in
Pneumatic Tyres for Cycles.
THOMAS JAMES CHINN, 42, Russell Street, Stretford Road, Manchester, Engine
and Machine Smith, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
The invention consists (as shown in the accompanying drawings) of an indian
rubber or composite washer A with a raised edge 1) around the valve orifice F
the washer A to be cemented inside of air tubes E of tyres, and the raised
edge D of washer to fit in a groove C prepared in collar or flange B of valve.
'
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
That an indian rubber or composite washer with a raised edge around the
valve orifice to fit in groove prepared in valve flange and fixed in air tube to form
airtight joint my invention.
Deted this Seventh day of April One thousand nine hundr
Improvements in Brush Stands.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Jan., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 10th Oct., 1839 -Accepted, 11th Nov.,
1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Brush Stands.
I, JOSEPH SOUTHALL, of Woodleigh, Selborne Road, in the City of Worcester,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
The object of my invention is to provide a stand which will hold a shaving
brush in such a position that its brush or bristle end hangs downwards thus
preventing the moisture left in the brush after use from working down into and
rotting the bristles where they are fastened into the handle as is the case if the
brush is stood on the end of its handle or lay down as customary. The stand
may be made of china, metal or any other suitable material and may be combined
with a stand for tooth and nail brushes.
Dated this 25th day of January 1899
JOSEPH SOUTHALL.
Improvements in Brush Stands,
I, JOSEPH SOUTHALL, of Woodleigh, Selborne Road, in the City of Worcester,
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 my invention is to provide a stand which will hold a shaving
brush in such a position that its brush or bristle end hangs downwards thus
preventing the moisture left in the brush after use from working down into and
rotting the bristles where they are fastened into the handle as is the case if the
brush is stood on the end of its handle or lay down as customary. The stand
may be made of china, metal or any other suitable material and may be combined
with a stand for tooth and nail brushes.
In order to make my invention clear I append a sheet of drawings, Figure 1
being a front elevation, Fig. 2, a vertical section and Fig. 3, a plan of one shape
of stand according to my invention made in china and so as to accomodate one
shaving brush and two tooth brushes; A being the recess in which the shaving
brush hangs and B, B two holes through which the handles of the tooth brushes
are pushed, the stands may however be made to accommodate any desired number
of brushes.
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:-
Stands for brushes made and arranged substantially as and for the purpose
described.
An Improvement in the Treatment of Gum.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Aug., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 25th May, 1900-Accepted, 4th Aug., 1900
An Improvement in the Treatment of Gum.
I, WILLIAM ARTHUR MORRIS, Chemist and Druggist, 200, Cambridge Road,
Kilburn, London, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
To dry a solution of gum in thin scales or flakes, rendering the gum more
readily soluble and convenient for use.
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The invention is to take the ordinary gum of commerce, dissolve it in water
and free it from impurities by filtration or other means, then to spread the solu-
tion on sheets of glass or other smooth substance and dry in a hot chamber,
thus converting the gum into very thin and easily soluble scales or flakes.
Dated this 14th day of September 1899
An Improvement in the Treatment of Gum.
I, WILLIAM ARTHUR MORRIS, of 200, Cambridge Road, Kilburn, in the County
of London, Chemist and Druggist, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly des-
cribed and ascertained in and by the following statement:.
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This invention relates to the treatment of gum arabic and similar gums, to
be employed as mucilage and otherwise, with the object of facilitating the pre-
paration of aqueous solutions thereof.
Assuming my improved method of treatment to be applied, by way of ex-
ample, to gum arabic, I dissolve the raw material in water and filter the solu-
tion with a view to the separation and removal of solid impurities. I then
spread the purified solution upon, sheets of glass, or upon the surfaces of equi-
valent smooth substances, and allow the coating to dry; the evaporation of the
moisture being if necessary expedited by the application of heat or other artı-
ficial means. When dry, the coating readily detaches itself from the glass, and
is yielded in the form of scales or thin flakes which are readily soluble in water
as and when required for use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I claim:-
The production of gums in the form of thin flakes by dissolving the raw
material in water or other suitable liquid, filtering the same for the elimina-
DO31
Improvements in Brushes for Cleaning Bottles, Flasks, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Nov., 1899-Accepted, 2nd Dec.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Brushes for Cleaning Bottles, Flasks, and the like.
I, HENRY WILLIAM DE BLONAY, of 9, Rue Verdaine, Geneva, Switzerland,
Chemist, 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 the brush described in the Specifi-
cation of the Patent No. 7962, dated 15th April 1899, and has for its object to
allow the length of the brush carrier to be increased when the size of the flask
to be cleaned renders this necessary.
The said improvement consists as shown in the accompanying drawing in a
piece of suitable size provided at one end with a screw stem R to screw into a
screw socket U on one portion of the brush carrier and at the other end with a
screw socket S into which the other portion G of the brush carrier takes, it also
being provided with a screw stem T which, when it is not necessary to increase
the length of the brush carrier, takes into the screw socket U.
The piece Q is pierced with a hole at V, and the brush carrier with another
hole at V to allow the introduction of a pin for facilitating taking a part.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
The arrangement substantially as described and shown in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 1st day of November 1899.
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Hats, Caps, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Aug., 1899-Accepted, 28th Oct., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Hats, Caps, and
the like.
I, LAURA EUGENIA NAUNDORF, of No. 5, Schönbachstrasse, Leipzig-Stötteritz,
Germany, Married Woman, 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 this invention, hats, caps and the like are made of smooth strips
of paper, pinked out, embossed or cut out, and, for the purpose of being easily
sewn together, folded or plaited to take the form of a circular shape.
The method of producing these articles is as follows:-The paper is first cut
into strips to which a suitable form is given by pinking, notching, pressing or
stamping. These strips are then passed between the rollers of a cutting and
folding machine in order to curve, undulate or crimp them from end to end.
The said machine may be composed of fluted rollers of cylindrical form, so that,
when actually being curved, the strips run parallel to one another; or the machine
may be furnished with conical fluted rollers, so that the strips in passing through
the rollers may at once assume a bent form. The operation may also be effected
by passing the strips between fluted plates.
Strips of paper treated in this manner, owing to their being undulated or
crimped, can be easily put together in circular form and be sewn spirally so as
to assume the shape of round or approximately round articles.
The accompanying drawing shews in elevation a hat made, according to this
invention, of paper strips: the said strips are undulated & wound around to the
desired shape, being afterwards stitched in position.
In this manner, hats, caps and the like, of any preferred shape, similar to straw
hats can be made of strips of paper. Such articles, however, have the advantage
over straw hats that they can be made in any colour, are lighter, and can easily
be rendered waterproof by means of lacquer, varnish or the like. Whilst a straw
hat when exposed to the rain, loses its shape, hats made of paper strips according
to this invention retain their shape even after being placed or soaked in water for
some time:
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:
Hats, caps and the like, made of strips of paper of flat or smooth, and pinked
out, embossed or cut-out form, and which are folded or plaited in order that they
may be more easily sewn together, substantially as herein set forth.
Dated this Second day of August 1899.
Dated this Second day of August 1899.
For the Applicant,
GEDGE & FEENY,
Chartered Patent Agents, 60, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C.
Manufacture of Cotton Dyestuffs.
Year: 1899

page_text: Manufacture of Cotton Dyestuffs.
I, OLIVER IMRAY, of Birkbeck Bank Chambers, Southampton Buildings, in the
County of London, Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention (as communicated to me from abroad by The Farbwerke vormals: Meister
Lucius & Brüning, of Hoechst a/Main, in the Empire of Germany, Chemical
Manufacturers,) to be as follows:-
By the reaction of amidosalicylic acid with chlornitrobenzenesulphonic acid an
oxynitrodiphenylaminesulphocarboxylic acid is obtained, which may serve as primary
material for the production of a cotton dyestuff containing sulphur. To obtain this
dyestuff oxynitrodiphenylaminesulphocarboxylic acid is subjected to the action of
polysulphides of alkalies, by melting with sulphide of alkali and sulphur.
The following example illustrates the process:-
10 parts by weight of oxynitrodiphenylaminesulphocarboxylic acid are slowly heated
with 25 parts by weight of sulphur and 50 parts by weight of sodium sulphide, while
adding water, from 110° to 180° C. The melt becomes gradually green and is
soluble in water with an olive-green colour.
The product of the reaction may be directly employed as dyestuff; it dyes unmor-
danted cotton olive-green.
.
Manufacture of Cotton Dyestuffs.
I, OLIVER IMRAY, of Birkbeck Bank Chambers, Southampton Buildings, in the
County of London, Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention (as communicated to me from abroad by The Farbwerke vormals: Meister
Lucius & Brüning, of Hoechst a/Main, in the Empire of Germany, Chemical
Manufacturers,) and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
By the reaction of amidosalicylic acid with chloronitrobenzenesulphonic acid an
oxynitrodiphenylaminesulphocarboxylic acid is obtained, which may serve as primary
material for the production of a cotton dyestuff containing sulphur. To obtain this
dyestuff oxynitrodiphenylaminesulphocarboxylic acid is subjected to the action of
polysulphides of alkalies, by melting with sulphide of alkali and sulphur.

page_text: The following example illustrates the process :-
10 parts by weight of oxynitrodiphenylaminesulphocarboxylic acid are slowly heated
with 25 parts by weight of sulphur and 50 parts by weight of sodium sulphide, while
adding water, from 110° to 180° C. The melt becomes gradually green and is
soluble in water with an olive-green colour.
The product of the reaction may be directly employed as dyestuff; it dyes unmor-
danted cotton olive-green.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, declare that what I
claim is·
1. The herein described manufacture of a dyestuff directly dyeing cotton green by
heating with alkali sulphide the oxynitrodiphenylaminesulphocarboxylic acid obtained
by treating para-amidosalicylic acid with para-nitrochlorobenzenesulphonic acid.
2. The dyestuff manufactured as above set forth.
Dated this 5th day of February 1900.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements inva
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 10th June, 1899-Accepted, 15th July, 1899
Improvements inva
I, WILLARD ERASTUS CASE, of the Town of Scipio, Cayuga County, New York,
United States of America, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement;-
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This invention relates to valves, and it consists in a new construction and
arrangement of the parts by which the wear upon the valve seat is made uniform
and leakage prevented.
In the drawings, Fig. 1, is a side view of a faucet, partly in section, embodying
my invention; and, Fig. 2, is a transverse section thereof on the line, , y.
In the drawing, G, represents the body of a faucet; A, is the handle; A', is
a shaft, provided with crank, B, at its lower or inner end. The valve stem, E,
is secured to this crank, so as to be drawn down upon its seat, C, or pushed
away therefrom as the handle, A, is operated.
Between the valve stem, E, and the crank, 13, is a swivel connection, g, by
which the valve stem, E, is left free to revolve upon its longitudinal axis.
Secured upon the valve stem, E, is a pair of flat, spiral plates. The extremity of
the valve stem, E, is supported within a bearing, F; and the sleeve, H, inclosed
within the rear portion of the frame or body of the faucet, is provided with
lugs, H, H, which serve to keep the valve stem, E, central within the shell of
the faucet.
In operation, as the handle, A, is turned, and the crank, B, draws the valve, C,
down upon its seat C, the current of water causes the spiral wing-plates, D, D,
to revolve the valve stem, E, so that the valve, C, revolves rapidly as it engages
with its seat, C¹. By this means, the valve seat, C¹, and the face of the valve, C,
are kept worn into good operating surfaces, where they engage. Consequently,
the valve is much less apt to leak than those forms of valves in which the valve
moves without revolving as it engages with its seat.
the nature of this
Having now particularly described and ascertained
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
1 claim is
The valve, C, provided with. the stem, E, the swivel connection, g, and the
spiral plate or plates, D, in combination with the valve seat, C, the crank, B,
and operating lever, A.
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Collapsable Coop for Chickens and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 9th June, 1899
Complete Specification Left, 7th Mar., 1900-Accepted, 5th May, 1900
EDWARD JOHN TURNER, no occupation, Verulam Road, St. Albans, and HENRY
TURNER, Draper, 1, Park Villa, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A hen coop that may be taken to pieces for convenience in packing or carting
in quantities.
The front of the coop, the roof, sides, and back, detach each in one piece. The
sides adjust by means of a step let into the bottom rail of the front of coop, and
an iron pin at the top of the sides, fits into a groove on the underside of the top
rail of front. The roof, slips under the top rail of the front, and is retained in
place by means of two eyes and iron pins. The back piece lets into the sides,
and is secured by two hooks and eyes. The coop will be made in sizes as
required. Materials wood iron pins hooks and eyes.
Dated this 9th day of June 1899.
HENRY TURNER,
EDWARD JOHN TURNER.
Collapsable Coop for Chickens and the like.
EDWARD JOHN TURNER, no occupation, Verulam Road, St. Albans, Herts,
HENRY TURNER, "The Poplars," Hayes, Middlesex, Draper, late of Park Villa,
Bierton Road, Aylesbury, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
A collapsable coop for chickens and the like; that may be readily taken to
pieces to facilitate storage when not in use; and for greater convenience where
used in large quantities by reason of the number that may be trucked or carted
on to breeding grounds at one journey.
The front of the coop (Fig. 1) detaches in one piece, the top (Fig. 2) in one
piece, and the sides (Fig. 3). each, separately.
The sides adjust by means of a foot (B) let into the bottom bar of the front,
and an iron pin (A) at the top of the side, fits into a groove (C) at the under side
of the top rail of the front.
The roof (Fig. 2) of the coop. slips under the back of the top rail, of the
front piece (Fig. 5 G) and is retained in its place by means of two eyes at D
and two iron pins on the sides (Fig 5 D, H).

page_text: The back piece (Fig. 4) lets into the sides, and is kept in place by two hooks E,
and eyes F.
The principal of the adjustments is shewn in the drawings herewith.
It is proposed to manufacture the coops in sizes as required; the materials used
being pitch pine, deal or other wood, and cast or wrought iron pins, hooks, and
eyes:
Having now particularly described, and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what
I claim is
1. The front Fig. 1 with groove in the underside of the top rail, and step in the
bottom rail, as shewn in the plan
2. The side Fig. 3 with pins at A and H, and eylet at F.
3. The roof; Fig. 2 with flange-or-bead fitting under the-top rail, and eyes D.
4. The back, Fig. 4 with iron hooks E.
Improvements in Magic Lantern Screens.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in Magic Lantern Screens.
I, THOMAS MORTON, of Belhaven Works, Wishaw, in the County of Lanark,
North Britain, Machinist, Brassfounder, and Coppersmith, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in screens for or used in connection
with magic lanterns, cinematograph, biograph or other similar apparatus, and
consists of having a sheet of cloth stretched tightly and securely held between
two sheets of glass, mica, or other transparent material. If however it is desired
for economical or other reasons the cloth may be fixed to a plate of glass and
yarnished.
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BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Applicant's Patent Agents.
I, THOMAS MORTON, of Belhaven Works, Wishaw, in the County of Lanark,
North Britain, Machinist, Brassfounder, and Coppersmith, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to improvements in screens for or used in connection
with magic lanterns, cinematograph, biograph or other similar apparatus, and
consists of having a sheet of cloth stretched tightly and securely held between
If however it is desired
two sheets of glass, mica, or other transparent material.
for economical or other reasons the cloth may be fixed to a plate of glass and
varnished.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. Magic lantern screens consisting of a sheet of cloth stretchly tightly and

page_text: securely held between two sheets of glass, mica, or other transparent material,
substantially as described.
2. Magic lantern screens consisting of a sheet of cloth fixed to a plate of glass
and varnished, substantially as described.
Dated this 27th day of January 1900.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Applicant's Patent Agents.
Improvements in Collapsible or Folding Ladders.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Nov., 1809-Accepted, 16th Dec.,
1899
Improvements in Collapsible or Folding Ladders.
I, MORITZ BARTH, of No. 8, Fruchstrasse, Berlin, in the 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:
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This invention relates to the folding ladder with platform described in my
previous Patent No. 19862 of 1898. The improvement consists in an arrange-
ment whereby the movement of the platform e when the ladder is collapsed is
transferred in such a way to a guard rail that this latter is also automatically
operated.
A ladder provided with this improvement is shown in the accompanying
drawings in which Fig. 1 is a side view of the ladder and rail and Fig. 2 a plan
view of the rail or rather iron gallery.
As shown in the drawings, the rail is hinged on the pivot f of the ladder,
and pivotally connected to the platform e by means of a link t which is pivoted
at to the platform and at to the rail i.
It is self evident that in this arrangement the rail will rise as soon as the
platform e is raised, and that vice versa the rail will automatically descend
into the working position on the ladder being opened or extended.
The rail in the example shown has a curved form, but it may also be made
of a rectangular or other suitable form. The hinge or point of rotation of the
rail also need not necessarily coincide with the hinge or axis of rotation of
the ladder.
The essential feature of the invention consists precisely in the actual movement
of the platform being automatically conveyed to the rail by the arrangement
of a pivoted connecting rod or link ț.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
A collapsible or folding ladder with platform, characterised by the platform (el
being pivotally connected by means of a link or connecting rod (f) to a
rail () made of suitable form and of rigid material and pivoted on the ladder
in such a way that the rail automatically follows any movement of the platform
when the latter is collapsed or extended, substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated this 15th day of November 1899.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co..
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Saddle Pads.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1899-Accepted, 7th Oct., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Saddle Pads.
I, HUGO RICHTER, of 22, Kirchstrasse, Leipzig-Lindenau, in the Empire of
Germany, Saddler, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:―
The object of this invention is to provide a saddle pad, or cushion, for riding
saddles of every kind, the extremely suitable form of which enables it to fit
exactly to the back of the animal to be ridden and the solid supporting part of
the saddle-tree to be kept at a proper distance from the back, so that the load
is always uniformly distributed, and the chafing of the animal prevented.
The invention is explained in the following description, with the aid of the
drawing, in which
Fig. 1 is a sectional plan view of the cushion.
Fig. 2 is a transverse section.
Fig. 3 is a cross-section of a saddle fitted with the new cushion.
Fig. 4 is a modified form of Fig. 1.
The saddle-cushion is made of a number of india-rubber tubes a placed close
together in a row, and running into another india-rubber tube b, which surrounds
them, and with which they are connected.
Over the air tubes a and b thus arranged, and the length of which must be
according to the construction of the saddle, a suitable cover is placed which
entirely or partially encloses them.
At the points where the several india-rubber tubes a join the tube b, open-
ings o can be formed, as shown in Fig. 1, so that the whole of the hollow spaces
are connected with one another, or these openings may be dispensed with, so
that if any defect arise in one tube, the air in the other tubes is prevented from
escaping. (See Fig. 4).
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
A saddle-cushion, or pad, for riding saddles of every kind, the distinguishing
feature of which is that for the purpose of securing an uniform distribution of
the load, and enabling the saddle to properly fit to the back of the animal to
be ridden, the saddle is composed of a number of air-tubes a, connected at the
ends with a tube b surrounding them all, and capable if necessary of being made
to communicate therewith.
Dated this 24th day of
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WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Nov., 1899-Accepted, 6th Jan.,
1900
I, ROBERT FALLNICHT, of 75, Langenfelderstiasse, Altona, Germany, Mann-
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:
My invention relates to new and useful improvements in compressed fuel for
use preferably in military bivouacs to secure quick and better combustion of the
fuel in camp-cooking.
The diawing shows a perspective view of the improved compressed fuel.
40 parts of wood-shavings soaked in 6 parts of oil and 60 parts of liquefied
rosin are pressed into cakes provided with grooves a for supplying an for better
and quicker combustion.
These compressed cakes thus seive as a light and easily transportable fuel
for the field-manoeuvres and wai-purposes and are very handy to be used for
cooking in camp, where other fuel is not at hand.
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 18:
A compressed fuel made of wood-shavings impregnated with oil and rosu
and provided with grooves for supplying air to secure better and quicker com-
bustion, as described.
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Improvements in Photographic Print Fabrics.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 22nd July, 1899
Improvements in Photographic Print Fabrics.
I, JAMES ARTHUR HARVEY, of No. 147, Yonge Street, in the City of. Toronto, in
e County of York, in the Province of Ontario, Dominion of Canada, Architect, do
reby declare the nature of my invention for "Improvements in Photographic
nt Fabrics," 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 fabric material having a coating or surfacing
of rubber on its back and on its face side sensitized with a photographic solution of
the ferro-prussiate or other suitable kind or kinds.
The objects of my invention are:
First, To produce a photographic print fabric possessing greater strength and
durability than paper or other materials generally heretofore employed or in use.
Second, A inaterial that will not stretch or alter its proportions during the
developinent process.
Third, A material that will not partake of permanent fold or a tendency to roll
up again when opened after having been kept rolled some time, and
Fourth, A material that is unaffected, or does not become damaged by wet or
moisture.
In the accompanying drawing illustrating my invention the portion of the figure
referenced or indicated "A" is intended to represent the face or sensitized surface,
usually more or less colored, the middle portion indicated "B" the face of the fabric
material before being sensitized, and the portion indicated "C" is intended to
represent the backing of rubber, the fabric material being removed to expose the
same to view.
The backing of rubber is applied to the fabric, which must be of fine and uniform
mesh or texture so as to not permeate the same fully or prevent the sensitizing liquid
or solution from being freely absorbed in the front surface. The fabric may be
linen, cotton, silk, or very fine woollen or other material or textile. The backing
must be pliable and waterproof and is preferably rubber, but a composition
of non-drying oil, white lead, and other substances also fulfil this condition fairly
well.
In making photographs a considerably greater length of time is necessary for
exposure than with paper and smooth surfaced materials.
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
Claim (I) As a new article of manufacture, a photographic print material or fabric
composed of a fabric of fine mesh or texture having a backing of rubber, substantially
as and for the purpose set forth.
Clain (2) As a new article of manufacture, a photographic print material or fabric

page_text: composed of a fabric of fine mesh or texture having a backing of rubber, and a
photographic sensitized surface as its face side, substantially as and for the purpose
set forth.