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Improvements in Hooks for Fastening Braces to Trousers and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd June, 1896-Accepted, 1st Aug., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hooks for Fastening Braces to Trousers and
the like.
I MATTHS LUD SCHLEICHER Junior, of Stolberg, Rheinland, in the Empire-
of Germany.
This invention for improvements in hooks for fastening braces to trousers and
the like has for its object to provide an improved means of attaching braces to
trousers in the place of the ordinary button hitherto used, and consists of a bent
wire or stamped hook provided with a central loop to receive the tags of the braces
and with side eyes adapted to be secured to the trousers.
In the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings
Fig. 1 is a front elevation shewing a hook constructed according to this invention
attached to the trousers and with the tabs of the braces affixed, and Fig. 2 is a side
elevation of the same.
The hooks are formed with a loop e of round or oval shape and with two arms
projecting first upwards and then downwards and having eyes c & d at their ends.
The hooks are preferably formed of bent wire or stamped sheet metal. The
arms a &b with the two eyes e & d are inserted in the waistband of the trousers.
and then sewn or fastened by metal rivets passing through the trouser waistband
and through the eyes c & d. By this method the tearing off of the hook or the
tearing away of the material, which often takes place with buttons, is under normal
conditions entirely prevented.
The loop e projecting from the trousers is for attaching the tag or loop of the
braces, the loop e being pushed through the button-hole of the tag or loop. The
shape of the hook effectually prevents the tag of the brace becoming accidentally
detached.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The improved arrangement for attaching braces to trousers consisting of a.
hook made of wire or metal plate and provided with side eyes adapted to be secured
to the trousers and with a central loop to receive and hold the tags or loops of
the trousers substantially as described.
Dated this 23rd day of June 1896.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements relating to Igniters for the Motors of Automotive. Vehicles, and Feed Vessels therefor.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 21st May, 1896-Accepted, 27th June, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Igniters for the Motors of Automotive.
Vehicles, and Feed Vessels therefor.
I, PAUL FRIEDRICH GANS, of Niedenau 67, Frankfurt-on-the-Main, in the
Empire of Germany, Doctor 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 igniters hitherto used for setting light to the explosive gaseous mixture
used for propulsion of velocipedes and other vehicles driven by motive force-
derived in this manner, have, especially in motor cycles the principal incon-
venience that they are either fully extinguished by a somewhat strong wind or
by choking with dust or at least diminished in effect or power, so that the
igniter is not constantly kept at the necessary temperature to explode the
gas-mixture.
In order to prevent this inconvenience by the present invention, as shown in
lateral and rear elevations in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively, the igniter is connected
with a special feed vessel which is intended to be kept when in action under
a pressure of about two atmospheres and which by such pressure feeds the
liquid (benzene, petroleum etc.) to the igniter, the pressure being strong
enongh to counteract or overcome any counter pressure or obstruction from
wind or dust.
The igniter a and the feed vessel b cau be made and arranged in any way.
The feed-vessei b is filled from outside or from the main receiver or vessel e or in
any other manner and is then put under pressure for which purpose it is provided
with any appropriate form of valve c, (with pressure-gauge c') to which a hand
or other pump may be applied. From this feed-vessel b a pipe d (with regulating
cock d) leads to the igniter in which the gases which are necessary for the
formation of the flame are produced in any manner from the liquid thus fed.
thereto.
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 :-
1. The combination of an igniter for automotive vehicles with a feed vessel therefor
adapted to be put under pressure.
2. In an automotive vehicle the combination of the igniter a with feed-vessel b
adapted to receive and contain fluid under pressure for feeding said igniter and a
valve c with pressure gauge cl to said vessel.
3. In an automotive vehicle the combination with the main receiver e of a
subsidiary vessel b and an igniter a, means for controlling communication between
vessels e and b and between vessel 6 and igniter a, a valve to vessel e and means for
attachment of a pressure pump thereto for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 20th day of May 1896.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.,
Agents to the Applicant.
An Improvement in Machines for Collecting Hay and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 10th Oct., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Machines for Collecting Hay and the like.
I, ANDREW POLLOCK of Mauchline, in the County of Ayr, North Britain,.
Agricultural 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:-
In existing machines for collecting or gathering hay and the like from the
winnows on small coils or rods the teeth are not sufficiently supported and honce
they wabble about and are therefore liable to miss some of the bay as the machine
is being propelled. The object therefore of my invention is to obviate this which
I accomplish by providing stays which aro fixed to the teeth and backbone of the
machine.
In order that my invention may be properly understood and readily carried into.
effect I have appended one sheet of drawings of which
Figure 1 is a front elevation of a machine shewing my improvements; and
Figure 2 a detached view shewing more clearly the shape of the stays and how
they are fixed.
A is the backbone of the machine, and B are the teeth while C are the stays..
The stays are of triangular shape with downwardly projecting ends c which lie
against the side of the teeth so that they can be bolted, rivetted, or otherwise
fixed thereto, while the upper end or angle lies against the backbone and in a.
similar manner is also connected thereto, all as shewn in the drawings.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I'
claim is :-
In machines for collecting or gathering hay and the like supporting the teeth
by means of stays, substantially as and for the purpose herein before described and.
illustrated on the accompanying sheet of drawings.
Dated this 22nd day of August 1896.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents..
An Improved Composition Sash Weight.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd July, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 20th April, 1897-Accepted, 23rd July, 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Composition Sash Weight.
WILLIAM STONEHEWER, Merchant, Tipton, Staffordshire. I do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
It is a metalic casing (tubing or the like) filled in with some heavy substance
(Slag or the like) to produce the weight required.
WILLIAM STONEHEWER, Merchant, Tipton, Staffordshire. I 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 :-
It is a metallic casing. A (tubing or the like) filled in with some heavy substance
(Slag or the like) B to produce weight required with wire loop C for cord.
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:-
An Improvement in the Treatment of Skins for Producing a Horn-like Material.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1896-Accepted, 18th Apr., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Treatment of Skins for Producing a
Horn-like Material.
We CESAR MARTER, of 107 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square, Mechanic, and
ISIDOR LEVY, of 6 St. Georges Avenue, Aldermanbury, Manufacturers Agent,
both in the County of London do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
In our Specification No. 1820 of 1895 we described a treatment of skins in
order to produce a horn like material, part of that treatment consisting in the
application of linseed oil to the skins when suitably prepared by the earlier steps
of the process. Since filing the said Specification we have found that other oils
and oleaginous substances, such, for instance, as cotton seed, rape seed, cocoa nut
and other expressed vegetable oils, also animal and fish oils and fats, and vaseline,
paraffin, stearine wax and the like or mixtures of these can be applied in the same
process with or without linseed oil at temperatures which may be above that of
boiling water but must be below the temperature at which the oleaginous material
becomes decomposed.
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:
In the process described in our Specification No. 1820 of 1895 the use of the
oils and other substances herein mentioned applied hot to the prepared skins
instead of or in addition to the linseed oil mentioned in the said Specification.
Dated this 2nd day of March 1896.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Stand for Use in Teaching Model Drawing.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Oct.. 1896
Complete Specification Left, 19th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 20th Mar.. 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Stand for Use in Teaching Model Drawing.
ARTHUR THORNTON, Kingswood, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucester, Schoolmaster,.
EDGAR SYKES, Charfield, R.S.O. Gloucester, Schoolmaster, do hereby declare the-
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A drawing board A, fixed to a square block B. To block B is fixed a pillar C,.
which pillar C, can be raised to varying elevations. Pillar C, has a tongue on two
opposite sides, and fits between two other pillars D and E, which pillars have each
a groove to receive the tongues of pillar C. Pillars D and E are fixed to a wooden
base F. G. Base F. G. is a cross, half-jointed. When pillar C is raised, it is kept
in position by a sash screw H. which passes through pillars C. D. E. The whole is
intended for use in teaching model drawing, so that models standing on the drawing
board, may be placed at various heights.
Dated this 30th day of October 1896.
ARTHUR THORNTON.
EDGAR SYKES.
An Improved Stand for Use in Teaching Model Drawing.
ARTHUR THORNTON, Kingswood, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, School-
master, EDGAR SYKES Charfield, R.S.O. Gloucestershire, Schoolmaster, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,.
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
A drawing board A as shown in the drawings filed with our Provisional
Specification screwed to a square block B. To block B is fixed a pillar C, which
pillar C, can be raised to varying elevations. Pillar C has a tongue on two opposite
sides, and fits between two other pillars D and E which pillars have each a groove,.
to receive the tongues of pillar C. Pillars D, and E, are fixed to a wooden
base F. G. Base F. G. is a cross half-jointed. Pillar C has holes bored through it
at several points. When pillar C is raised it is kept in position by a sash screw H,
which passes through pillars C. D and E. The whole is intended for use in teaching:
model drawing, so that models standing on the drawing board may be placed at
various heights.
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 sliding pillar, carrying a drawing board, which can be adjusted to any
ARTHUR THORNTON..
EDGAR SYKES.
Improvement in Frames for Inserting Photographs, Pictures, Prints, and the like therein.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Jan, 1898
Complete Specification Left, 27th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 27th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Frames for Inserting Photographs, Pictures,
Prints, and the like therein.
GEORGE BUTES 28 Richard Street' Islington Manufacturer of Fancy Goods
Frame &c. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Method of inserting from the front photographs, pictures prints & the like in
frame or frame fixed on box and the same photographs pictures prints & the like
to be seen through glass.
(A.) Attaching one edge of the glass to the frame by a hinge of any material,
keeping the glass in position by means of a spring or hook; the glass being released
by pressure from the back thus allowing it to be turned outwards & replaced in
position by like action from the front.
(B) By inserting glass in a rim and attaching the latter to the frame in manner
and action described in section (A).
3
1008
Improvement in Frames for Inserting Photographs, Pictures,
Prints, and the like therein.
GEORGE BUTES Fancy. Goods Manufacturer 28 Richard Street Islington
London N. do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
Bame is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
Method of inserting from the front photographs pictures, prints and the like under
glass in a frame or frame fixed on or attached to a box or the like such photograph
picture print and the like to be seen through the glass E. F. the glass being shut
down on top of and next to such photograph picture, print and the like.
A. Attaching one edge of the glass, E. F. to the frame D by a hinge or pivot of
any material "A" Figure 1 (back view) keeping the glass E. F. in position and
shut down on the photograph picture print and the like by means of a spring or
springs, or other wedge or wedges, B. Figure 1, (back view) the glass being
released by pressure from the back thus allowing it to be turned outwards on its
O hinge or pivot A. as in Figure 3 Sheet 2 of the accompanying drawings for the
placing of the photograph picture print and the like inmediately under and next
to the glass, E. F the glass E F being replaced & secured in position as shown in.
Figure 4 Sheet 2 by like action from the front.
(B) By fixing glass in a rim and attaching such rim to the frame in manner and
5 action described in section (A).

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and what manner the same is to be performed 1'declare that what I
-claim is
Fixing of the glass in frames so as to allow the glass to open frontwards on
hinge or pivot and the like for inserting photographs pictures prints and the like:
the glass being held in position by means of a spring or springs or wedge or wedges
being released or replaced by pressure as described in section A.
Dated this 27th day of October 1896.
GEORGE BUTES.
An Improvement in the Construction of Cricket Bats and other similar Strikers Used in Playing Games with Balls.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Jan., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 12th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 9th Jan., 1897
An Improvement in the Construction of Cricket Bats and other
similar Strikers Used in Playing Games with Balls.
FRANK BRYAN 38 Charterhouse Square London E.C. Cricket Goods
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in the manufacture of cricket bats and
other similar strikers for use in playing games with balls and is designed to give
greater elasticity or driving power with greater strength to resist the contact of the
bat with ball and to thereby obviate the damage caused to the bats as at present
in use.
In carrying out my invention I face such a bat with a strip or strips of any
suitable cane, let into gains or recesses cut in the front face of the bat preferably
lengthways or crossways, with its outer face or faces flush with the outer face of the
bat, the strip or strips of cane extending either the whole or part length or breadth
of bat as may be desired.
Dated this Ninth day of January 1896
An Improvement in the Construction of Cricket Bats and other
similar Strikers Used in Playing Games with Balls.
FRANK BRYAN 38 Charterhouse Square London E.C. Cricket Goods
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:-
My invention comprises and has for its object, a new mode of constructing cricket
bats, or other similar strikers for use in playing games with balls, and is designed
to give greater elasticity or driving power with greater strength to resist the contact
of the ball with bat and to thereby obviate the damage caused to the bats as at
present in use.
In carrying out my invention I face such a bat with a strip or strips of any
suitable cane preferably let into gains or recesses cut in the front face of the bat
either lengthways or crossways, with its outer face or faces flush with the outer
face of the bat, the strip or strips of cane extending either the whole or part length
or breadth of bat as may be desired.
And in order that my said invention and the manner of performing and carrying
the same into effect may be properly understood I have herewith appended an
explanatory sheet of drawings.
Figure 1 shows an elevation of a cricket bat looking at the front or striking face,
in which will be seen the strips of cane before mentioned.
Figure 2 shows an end section of a bat with the manner of fixing canes clearly
defined.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
-claim is.
The constructing of cricket or other bats used in playing games with balls
with their striking faces covered or protected, either wholly or in part, with
.cane.
FRANK BRYAN.
Improvements in Bins or Receptacles for Wine and other Bottles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 17th Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bins or Receptacles for Wine and other Bottles.
1, ALOIS SPURNY, of Ledec (Bohemia), in the Empire of Austria, 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:-
The wine bins of wood or iron hitherto used for wine cellars and household
purposes are not very durable and are expensive, and my invention consists in.
constructing such bins of cement, asphalte, burnt clay, stoneware, porcelain,
refractory clay, and the like which will neither rust nor become soiled.
The compartments of wine bins are generally horizontal or slightly inclined, but
seldom vertical as shown in Figures 7 and 8 of the accompanying drawings;.
Figure 7 being a section of Figure 8, and the latter a front view of a bin made in.
It is in the form of a
one piece of watertight material according to my invention.
cupboard having horizontal walls b, c, and vertical walls d between which the
bottles are placed. The walls b c and d may consist of a number of bars placed
At c stop-
at a suitable distance apart. The walls b c are lower at e than at b.
pieces or back walls may be arranged.
Figures 9 and 10 show in section modifications of the above described formation.
Should it be required to lay the bottles in a sand bed, low partitions a (Fig. 10)
are arranged at the back and sand is placed between them.
It will be seen that the remaining figures of the drawings illustrate different
forms of bins constructed in tiers or sections interlocked or joined together as
hereinafter described.
Figure 2 shows a form of construction in which notches f and projections flare
provided on each tier or section, the notches of one section engaging with the
projections of another to better hold them together. The compartments or cells
in which the bottles are placed may be of various forms and their connection may
be effected in various ways.
For instance, the horizontal walls be shown in
Figures 7 and 8 may be replaced by the curved walls 2 in Figure 1. The
rounded points 3, Figure 1, of one section fit into corresponding notches in the
next section, and so on.
Figures 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, show various forms of bins with
suitable methods of connecting the sections thereof.
The differences of construction, however, form no part of this invention and may
be varied to suit different cases.
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
Cellular sections or cells made of asphalte, burnt clay, cement, stoneware,.
porcelain, refractory clay, or the like watertight material, which may be fitted
together in order to form wine bins, substantially as herein described with.
reference to the drawings annexed.
1000
JOHN P. O'DONNELL, Fel. Chart. Inst. P.A.,
70 and 71 Palace Chambers, Westminster, S.W.,
Agent for the said Applicant.
Improvements in H nges.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Jan., 1896-Accepted, 29th Feb., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in H nges.
We, CARL ADAMY of Schweidnitz, and RUDOLPH TAUSK, of Neue Graupen-
Strasse 16 Breslau, Germany both Merchants, do hereby declare the nature of
our invention and in what manner the same is performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The present invention relates to hinges for doors and windows and consists in
constructing such hinges with sliding hinge pins in order to obviate the necessity
of lifting the door or window over the hinge pin when hanging the same on its
hinges.
And in order to render the present specification more easily intelligible reference
is had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters denote similar parts
throughout the several views:
Fig. 1 is a side elevation partly in section of a hinge constructed according to the
present invention and Fig. 2 a similar elevation showing the hinge pin lowered and
the top part of the hinge removed.
The upper and lower parts a and of the hinge are attached to the door or
window and door or window frame in the usual manner, but the hinge pin e instead
of being fixed as usual is made to slide in the hinge sleeve. This più c is shorter
than the whole length of the hinge sleeve when both parts of the hinge are fixed
together and is guided by a pin d in a slot e of the lower hinge sleeve, said slot
having an arm at the top at right angles to its length and a depression in the end
of said arm into which the pin d falls when the hinge pin is raised. In hanging a
door or window on to its binges, it is only necessary to place the same in a position
to bring the upper part of the hinge in a line with the lower part and then to push
the hinge pin upwards by means of the pin d and turn the same slightly so that the
pin d falls into the depression of the arm of the slot e. In detaching the hinge the
pin d must be lifted out of the depression and the pin or bolt c allowed to fall
when the door or window may be removed from its binge without having to lift
the same off its binge pins. The slot e and guide pin d may of course be arranged
in the upper hinge sleeve a if desired without departing from the nature of the
invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
A binge having a hinge pin adapted to slide in the hinge sleeve and guided
therein by a slot and pin connection e, d, substantially as described.
Dated this 6th day of January 1896
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Means for Minimising Collisions at Sea.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Nov., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 12th May, 1897-Accepted, 4th Sept., 1897
Improvements in Means for Minimising Collisions at Sea.
ALEXANDER PANTON 434 Abbey Terrace Barking Road Plaistow, London E. Tailor
and Outfitter. I do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
To minimise Collisions among Steam & Sailing Vessels at Sea, &c. by fixing on
the Prow of Vessels of all kinds, by means of side plates with grip & bolts to hold
a substance of Rubber with great resisting power, to be made in round oval or block
shape as may be required.
Dated this 17th day of November 1806
ALEXANDER PANTON 434 Abbey Terrace Barking Road Plaistow London E. Outfitter
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 device adapted to minimise the effects of collisions
between vessels at sea, and it consists in facing the stem of the bow of a vessel with
an elastic cushion.
In the accompanying drawing which illustrates this invention :-
Figure 1 is a broken view in side elevation.
Figure 2 is a broken view in section on line x x in Figure 1, and
Figures 3 and 4 are views in transverse section showing other sections.
Throughout the views similar parts are marked with like letters of reference.
The elastic cushion A which may be of rubber or rubber composition or the
like is fixed to the face of the stem D of the bow of the vessel by means of side
plates B and transverse bolts C the latter arranged in pairs one of each pair passing
through the elastic cushion and the other through the stem D of the vessel. The
front edges b of the plates B are preferably shaped as shown in Figure 2 to enable
them to obtain a better grip on the cushion.
By the use of these cushions the effect of collisions is greatly modified as it not
only lessens the shock but also lessens the biting grip and therefore prevents to some
extent the ripping open of the plates.
It will be obvious that this invention is readily applicable and does not interfere
with the steering or create any greater resistance to the water.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is: to be performed, I declare that
what I claim is:-
(1) The improved device for minimising the effects of collisions between vessels at
sea, substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated by the accompanying 5
drawing.
(2) The combination with the stem of a vessel, of an elastic cushion applied in the
manner and for the purpose herein specified'.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, WC, Agent for the Applicant.
A Sandal or Overshoe for the Protection of Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 16th May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Sandal or Overshoe for the Protection of Boots and Shoes.
I SAMUEL IBBOTSON 98, Whitfield Street Tottenham Court Road London, W.C.
General 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:-
A sandal or overshoe, with two soles, one of sheet metal and one waterproof.
To be fastened to the foot with straps or laces.
1. The sandal is for the protection of boots or shoes.
2. The sandal is made of sheet metal and waterproof leather. The sole and
heel plate is of one piece of metal, and the outer or wearing sole and heel of
waterproof leather. In some cases a toe cap, and a cover for the fore part of the
foot would be added.
3. The sandal is held to the foot by a heel cap and straps, with hooks and
clips.
4. There are four staples fixed to the metal for the attachment of the straps.
5. The straps to be supplied with the sandal or seperate, and easily connected
or taken off.
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 sandal or overshoe as above described.
Improvements in the Inner Covers of Watch-cases to Adapt them to Receive Photographs.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application (in United Kingdom), 12th Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 12th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 12th Dec., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Inner Covers of Watch-cases to Adapt them
to Receive Photographs.
We, ALBERT SALCHLI of Brügg near Biel, LOUIS KEMPF and GOTTFRIED
ZURFLÜH of Biel, trading as L. Kempf & Co., all in the Republic of Switzerland,
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 inner cover of a watch-case provided with a frame
adapted to receive a photograph.
In the accompanying drawing is shown the inner cover of a watch-case with the
invention applied thereto, Figure 1 being a face view, Figure 2 an edge view, and
Figure 3 a section.
On the inner cover a is a frame b adapted to receive a photograph. This frame
may be of any convenient or suitable shape.
To enable the photograph to be easily inserted into the frame, the latter is
provided with a slit e through which the photograph can be easily pushed into
place.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
First. An inner cover of a watch-case provided with a frame adapted to receive
a photograph, substantially as described.
Second. In the inner cover of a watch-case forming the subject matter of the
first claiming clause hereof the use of a slit c at the side of the frame b, through
which slit the photograph can be easily pushed into place, substantially as
described.
Dated this 19th de
2000
A. SALCHLI,
L. KEMPF,
Trading as
G. ZURFLUH, L. Kempf & Co.,
} &
Per W. H. Beck,
115 Cannon Street, London, E.C., Agent.
An Improved Method of Purifying Molasses.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 25th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Purifying Molasses.
I, CARL FREDRIK KASTENGREN, of 39 and 41 Norrlandsgatan, Stockholm
in the Kingdom of Sweden, Director, 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 :-
For the purification and decoloration of sugar juice a treatment with sulphites
and especially with sulphite of an alkali or of calcium with or without boiling in
vacuum has been sometimes used. But such treatment, which may be suitable for
the purification and decoloration of solutions of sugar which are relatively pure,
is not advantageously applicable to molasses which are much more impure.
According to the present invention it is yet possible to use the sulphites above
mentioned for the purification of such molasses, which on account of the difficulties
and the considerable cost, connected with their purification, have heretofore been
considered as valueless.
By my invention such molasses may be purified so completely at a low cost that
they will be applicable to household purposes.
According to my invention this is accomplished by boiling under pressure the
said molasses with the sulphite of an alkali or of calcium, which may or may not
contain sulphurous acid in excess. By this boiling under pressure there is raised in
the molasses several reactions, which would otherwise not occur and which produce
the aforesaid purification and decoloration. It is evident that the addition of
sulphurous acid in excess may take place some time before the boiling; when the
latter is concluded, any excess of calcium in the liquid may be removed by
saturation with carbonic acid.
The quantity of the sulphite to be added to the molasses depends on the
quantity of impurities contained in said molasses. The sulphite practically used
is sulphite of calcium and I have used a solution containing 4%-5% of calcium
oxide and 8%-10% sulphurous acid, and from such a solution I have used
80-100 cubic centimeters for every kilogram of the molasses.
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 :-
An improved method of purifying molasses by boiling it under pressure with
sulphite of an alkali or of calcium.
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HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in connection with Taps for Drawing off Liquids.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 6th June, 1896-Accepted, 11th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in connection with Taps for Drawing off Liquids.
I, DONALD MCLACHLAN, 51, High Street, Swansea, 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 :-
The object of my invention is to so arrange taps for drawing off liquids that they
will prevent the entrance thereto of hops or other substances contained in, and not
desired to be drawn off with the liquid.
In carrying out my invention, I proceed in or in about the following manner,
that is to say, I provide openings in and around the end of the tap which is to be
inserted into the cask or other receptacle containing the liquid and these openings
I cover with wire or other suitable gauze.
In order to more clearly show the nature of my invention I make reference to
the accompanying sheet of drawings in which Fig. 2 is a side view of a tap
embodying my improvement, and Fig. 1. an end view.
Similar letters refer to the same parts where they occur..
a is the outlet of the tap, b the inlet, c openings surrounding the inlet end of the
tap and covered with gauze d. The end opening of all (e) is also covered with
gauze. The tap may be of any kind.
I do not restrict myself to the precise configuration relative proportions or
disposition of parts as shewn in the drawings as any or all of them may be
considerably varied without departing from the 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 taps for drawing off liquids providing openings in and around the end
which is inserted into the cask or other receptacle, the said end and surrounding
openings being covered with gauze, the whole for the purposes and substantially
as described in the above specification and exemplified in the accompanying
drawings.
2. Taps provided with means for preventing the entrance thereto of hops and
other substances not desired to be drawn off with the liquid, the whole provided
for substantially as described in the above specification and exemplified in the
accompanying drawing.
Dated this 2nd date of Tune 1906
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements relating to Oyoles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 13th Mar., 1897
Improvements relating to Oyoles.
I, FRIEDRICH GROSZ, of Lehmweg 58, Hamburg, in the Empire of Germany,
Merchant, do hereby declaro 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 cycles and is more especially applicable to safety bicycles.
My invention has for its object to absorb the vibration produced upon the
movement of the cycle on irregular or uneven surfacos.
My invention consists in the mounting of the frame upon springs so disposed that
while the vibrations are absorbed in the springs carrying the frame, the saddle and
treadle axle shall maintain an invariable distance and the driving effort conso-
quently be communicated to the treadle with ease and comfort even when moving
upon irrogular surfaces.
In carrying my invention into effect in the application of my invention to a
safety bicycle as illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 of the drawings, I mount the frame r
of a machine upon a carrying spring c which is in turn secured upon the lower
member of the frame, p, capable of movement upon the rear wheel spindle and
upon the driving axle in such a manner that the upward movement of the rear
wheel may be absorbed in the compression of the spring c, such compression being
allowed by the radial movement of the lower members of the frame p about the
driving axle . The front part of the frame is supported on the wheel axle by tho
steering tube fork resting upon opposed laminar springs bb as illustrated.in
Figure 1.
In accordance with a modified arrangement as illustrated in Figure 2, instead of
steel springs I may employ a pneumatic cushion, interposed in a similar manuer
between the frame and the rear wheel and between the franie and the front wheel.
The cushion may consist of an inflated annular ring or bag enclosed within a
suitable rim or similar device l' and clumped in its centre by plates which plates
may be fixed to the axle by lock nuts: A suitable valve may also be provided.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be porformed, I doclare that what I
claim is-
1. Means for minimising the communication of vibration to a cycle frame
substantially as heroin before described and as illustrated in Figure 1 of the drawings.
2. Means for minimising the communication of vibration to a cycle frame
substantially as and for the purpose hereinbofore described and as illustrated in
Figure 2 of the drawings.
Enema and Irrigator.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Jan., 1896-Accepted, 16th May, 1896
Enema and Irrigator.
ARTHUR PERCY BARRETT 12 Crane Court Fleet Street W.C. Merchant, 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:-
An apparatus designed for the administration of nutrient and other enemata by
the rectum, and for washing out the stomach, bladder, and other cavities. The
apparatus is made in various sizes (three to six or more) and consists of a flexible
hollow tube made of indiarubber, (A), gum-elastic, or other flexible material, from one
to two feet long. The circumference of the tube varies from three-quarters of an inch
to three inches. At one end the tube terminates in a funnel-shaped expansion, (B),
at the other end are one or more openings (C). The funnel shaped end is made o.
the same material as the tube, and is continuous with, and non-detachable from, it.
The depth of the funnel varies from two to six inches, and the circumference of
the rim from six to eighteen inches, more or less. The funnel is made a little less
flexible than the tube and may even be constructed of such other flexible material
as may be considered suitable.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. The construction of a simple apparatus, flexible throughout, consisting
essentially of a tube and funnel in one piece and non-separable.
2. The funnel to be constructed of the same material as the tube or of such other
flexible material as may be considered suitable.
Dated this 27th day of January 1896.
ARTHUR PERCY BARRETT.
Year: 1896

page_text: JOHN FRANCIS DOWLING Tolka Vale Finglas Co. Dublin Wire Mattress
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Two wheels having suitable cavities in their surfaces, are connected by a system
of balls which extends, half around, (more or less) each of their outer circum-
ferences. A suitable guide is fitted which keeps the balls in line. When either
wheel is revolved it forces the balls through the guide into the cavities of the
other wheel thereby causing it also to revolve. This system may be applied to
two or more wheels in any position.
Dated this 8th day of June 1896.
JOHN FRANCIS DOWLING,
Tolka Vale, Finglas, Co. Dublin.
I, JOHN FRANCIS DOWLING, of Tolka Vale Mills, Finglas, in the County of
Dublin, Wire Mattress Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this inven
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention for a ball system for conveying rotary motion has for its object
an efficient means for connecting together two pulleys in order to impart rotary
motion from the one to the other, and consists essentially in forming the
peripheries of the said pulleys with recesses or cavities for the reception of balls
and connecting them together by means of balls running in a guide race or casing
so that motion is communicated from one pulley to the other by the compression
of one of the connecting lines of balls.
In the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings:
Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of two pulleys connected together by balls
according to this invention.
Fig. 2 is a sectional side elevation and
Fig. 3 an end elevation of a pulley with peripheral recesses.
Fig. 4 is a transverse vertical section at A-B Fig. 1, and
Fig. 5 is a crcss section through the ball guide race or casing.
Two pulleys ab are formed with a central groove c and with recesses d for the
reception of balls e which are confined in a guide race or casing f extending
outwardly around a part of the periphery of each pulley and forms a continuous
connecting line as shown. The race or casing is made in two halves secured
together by rivets or screws g and is provided with lips which take into the
grooves c so as to ensure the balls leaving the pulleys when in motion and
A Stocking Protector.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Aug., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 25th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Stocking Protector.
I, ALICE ROBB 9 Marquess Road Canonbury, London N. Widow do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A moulded heel, to fit into boots, & shoes, composed of velvet, mounted on
buck ram, spring steel, card board, paper or other suitable material for stiffening
purposes, to be used for the purpose of protecting the heels of stockings from the
wear of boot & shoe, to be attached to same by means of eylet holes.
11th August 1896.
ALICE ROBB.
I, ALICE ROBB Widow 9 Marquess Road Canonbury London N. 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 is designed to preserve the heels of socks, and stockings,
from the wear entailed by the stiffening and straps, in the upper heel, of boots,
and shoes.
My invention consists of a heel piece, moulded to the shape of the back part, of
the human heel. It may be composed of velvet, plush, felt, fur, or other like
material, stiffened at the back with buckram, leather, cardboard, spring steel, or
such like material moulded together.
To admit of the easy adjusting of my protector in the boot, or shoe, by the
wearer, 1 fix it by means of cement, or by stitching to a boot sock, or the heel
portion of same, which is composed of cork, cardboard, leather, or such like
material, covered with linen, flannel, silk, kid, or the like.
In my drawing; Fig. I relates to my protector, and Fig. II relates to the sock
to which it is attached.
If desirable to dispense with the sock; protector may be affixed to the boot, by
means of a small metal fastener, the points of which pierce the leather, and
press back.
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 construction of a protector, which does preserve the heels of socks, and
stockings from undue wear.
Dated this Twenty-fifth September 1896.
ALICE ROBB.
Year: 1896

page_text: JOSEPH GERARD 257 Kings Road Chelsea London S.W. Mechanical
Bootmaker do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved means of tensioning the seat from the
back.
This is accomplished by fixing two pieces of steel on the back of the back
plate. The ends nearest the centre of the back plate are fixed by screws or
rivets to the back plate. The other ends are fitted with two tension screws working
in the back plate.
The saddle covering is dressed over and fixed by small rivets or bolts to the
centre part of back rail, and to the steel tension plates.
By turning the tension screws the plates are extended and the seat is thus drawn
to its proper shape by tightening along its sides.
Dated this 4th day of April 1896.
JOSEPH GERARD.
JOSEPH GERARD 257 Kings Road Chelsea London S.W. Mechanical
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 addition to using the present method of tensioning from the front of the saddle,
an improved means of tension is devised from the back, so as to more equally
distribute the strain, and to keep the whole of the saddle taut, and to avoid a
hardened ridge along the centre of the seat.
This is accomplished by the use of a metal back plate as shown on the accom-
panying drawings and marked A Fig. 1 with bolted connections to the saddle
springs through the holes B, two flexible steel plates C rivetted at one end to
the back plate ;-and two tension screws D at the corners screwed through the
back plate.
The saddle covering is dressed over and fixed by small rivets e to the centre
part of the back plate, and to the flexible steel plates C, so that by tensioning
the screws D, the plates are extended and the seat kept to its proper shape by
tightening along its sides.
If the present method of tensioning from the front is not used, I fit the back
plate with three or more tension screws as Fig. 2, and in place of two plates Cas
in Fig. 1, I use one flexible steel plate from end to end-C Fig. 2 provided with
boles to fit over the tension screws D.
The saddle covering or seat is then dressed over and fixed by means of rivets e

page_text: to the said plate C. Fig. 2 which is held in position by the screws D. The plate C
being flexible the sides can be tensioned independent of the centre.
Fig. 3 is a back view of Fig. 2.
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 method of tensioning the sides of the seat from the back by means of a flexible
steel plate or plates to which is attached the seat, such plates being held in position
and at any desired tension by means of tension screws working in a fixed back
plate as shown in the accompanying drawings.
JOSEPH GERARD.