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Improvements in Matches.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st June, 1897-Accepted, 24th July, 1897
Improvements in Matches.
A communication by the DIAMOND MATCH COMPANY of Chicago in the County of
Cook and State of Illinois, United States of America.
I, JOHN THOMAS MAGUIRE of Fir Villa, Crosby Road, Waterloo near Liverpool
in the County of Lancaster, Manager, 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 has for its object a match with an uninflammable shank, so that
after the match has burnt down to a given distance, it will go out of itself. Such
a match consequently thrown down lighted, will quickly go out instead of burning
to the end, the part usually held in the hand being unburnable.
The invention is carried out by saturating the lower part of the wooden shank
of the match with a substance which will make it practically non-combustible
and it is preferable to make this non-combustible portion of a special colour. To
this end a solution is made of 24 ounces of sulphate of ammonia in one gallon
of warm water, and coloured with any suitable colouring matter, (not a chemical
acted upon by the solution and preferably of a non-inflammable nature).. The
only colour which has been used experimentally so far has been Rhodamine blue,
but any other suitable colouring matter may be used. In the case of wooden
matches, they are tied together in a bundle with a strap, rubber ring, or simple.
clamping device, and left to stand to the required depth in the above mentioned
solution for about ten or fifteen minutes. After this they are dried. Sulphate
of ammonia has only been mentioned for the reason that experiment has so far
shown this salt to have the best effect. It is obvious however that other salts
such as sulphate or silicate of soda or potash, capable of producing inflammability
can be used with more or less effect.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me
by my foreign correspondents, I declare that what I claim is:-
1. As a new article of manufacture a match with uninflammable handles
substantially as described.
2. The method of manufacturing such matches, which consists in dipping them
into a solution, preferably coloured, of sulphate of ammonia or other salt having
a like quality of producing uninflammability and drying the same substantially
as described.
Doted thin 10th Jaf T 100
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Patent Leather Harness Enamel.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 23rd Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Patent Leather Harness Enamel.
We, WILLIAM WALTERS, of 118 Alderbrook Road, Balham, in the County of
Surrey, Inventor, and ARTHUR WEBB, of 19 Farleigh Road, Stoke Newington, in
the County of Middlesex, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Our invention consists of improvements in patent leather harness enamel,
which consists of an enamel composed of Asphaltum, Caoutchouc, Oil of Terpen-
tine and Mineral Naptha.
The whole of the above ingredients of suitable proportions are amalgamated
together in a manner hereinafter described for the purpose of being applied to
patent leather harness and to restore the same to its original brilliancy.
The proportions of the ingredients are as follows:-
1 Pound of Asphaltum.
Oz, of Caoutchouc.
1 Oz. of Mineral Naptha.
1 Gallon of Oil of Terpentine.
In carrying our invention into practice we pulverise the Asphaltum and add
thereto one quart of the Oil of Terpentine in a suitable vessel stirring gently
during the pouring of the Oil of Terpentine on the pulverized Asphaltum, this
composition is allowed to stand for six hours. The Caoutchouc we cut into
pieces as fine as possible and add thereto the Mineral Naptha, the mixture is then
allowed to stand until the whole of the Caoutchouc is dissolved, this said mixture
is then added to the above Asphaltum and Oil of Terpentine, the whole being
stirred gently whilst it is being combined together, this said combined liquid
remains another six hours for the amalgamation of all the ingredients to take
place. The remainder of the Oil of Terpentine is mixed slowly with the com-
position the same being well stirred. The mixture is placed in a covered vessel
for forty-eight hours stirred occasionally and at the expiration of the said forty-
eight hours it is ready for use.
The enamel is applied by means of a camels hair brush on any old patent
leather harness which produces a brilliant polish equal to new patent leather,
the said enamel dries from five to ten minutes. The enamel will not spot or
wash off and in no way will it injure the leather.
If preferable I may alter the proportions of the composition.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that
what we claim is:-
1. In patent leather harness enamel, the combination of Asphaltum, Oil of
Terpentine, Caoutchouc, and Mineral Naptha, in the proportions above described
in this Specification for the purpose specified.
2. In patent leather harness enaniel, the combination of Asphaltum, Oil of

page_text: Terpentine, Caoutchouc, and Mineral Naptha, mixed together in any suitable
proportions, substantially as described.
Dated this 11th day of September. 1897.
J. P. BAYLY,
18 Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicants.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd July, 1897-Accepted, 28th Aug., 1897

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A safety stirrup consisting essentially of a stirrup B, a foot supporting plate P
revolubly connected with B and roughened on its upper surface, and having on its
underside adjustably attached a forked toe piece G, which in the event of a fall is
impelled upwards in front through the pressure of the foot behind and by means
of its aforesaid elevated front part thrusts the foot completely out of the
stirrup.
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W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322 High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 17th Apr., 1897
The present invention relates to a steering mechanism for vehicles of all kinds
and more particularly for autocars.
This invention has for its object to facilitate the steering of the vehicle when
turning round.
The invention is illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings
in which,
Figure is a view in side elevation of the apparatus,
Figure II illustrates a modified arrangement of the mechanism for transmitting
the motion of the operating hand wheel, and
Figure III is a view in plan of the mechanism.
The two front wheels of the vehicle turn upon journals formed on the outer sides
of intermediate parts A which are pivotted to the axle by means of a hinge or
other suitable joint or connection which allows of their movement in a vertical
plane. Behind or in front of these parts there are arranged two arms B which are
inclined towards each other. A bar C is pivotted to the arms B directly at one
end, and indirectly at the other end by means of a sleeve D.
To this sleeve there is jointed a rod E which is also jointed at its other end to
an arm F pivotted on the central part of the axle. Upon this arm there is provided
a double arched or curved spring G above which there is mounted an operating
rod H around which is coiled a helical spring I. The operating rod is provided
with a toothed sector K gearing with a pinion L driven by means of a second
pinion M which is mounted on the end of the shaft N of the operating hand
wheel O.
In place of this transmitting mechanism there may be employed a wheel P,
a pinion R, and a chain S (see Figure II).
The driver turns the operating hand wheel, and the motion is transmitted to
the arm F which in turn moves the rods E and C to the right or to the left hand.
The arms B serve to swivel the steering wheels of the vehicle in a parallel
manner, one wheel being caused to move forwards whilst the other wheel moves
backwards.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
(1.) A steering mechanism for vehicles of all kinds and more particularly for
autocars, characterized by the pivotal connection of the steering wheels to the axle
of the vehicle by means of intermediate parts provided with arms which connect in
a pivotal manner the said parts to a connecting rod and to a second rod jointed to
an arm operated by an operating handwheel by means of a suitable arrangement of
gearing, substantially as described and shown.

page_text: (2.) A steering mechanism for vehicles of all kinds as herein before described
and shown.
Dated this 10th day of February 1897
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Improvements in or connected with Tin Openers.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 27th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or connected with Tin Openers.
I, ARTHUR PASS, of 345, Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry, in the County of
Chester, Artist's Colourman, 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 tin openers and has for its object to render the same
capable of cutting more quickly, easily and cleanly than those at present in use.
My invention will be better understood by reference to the accompanying drawings
in which :-
Figs. 1 and 2 are respectively a side elevation and an end view of a tin opener
constructed according to my invention.
Figs. 3 and 4 are like views of a slight modification, and Fig. 5 represents a tin
opener similar to that illustrated in Fig. 3 but having a differently shaped handle.
Similar letters refer to like parts in all the figures.
It will be noted that the tin opener is of a well known type or pattern comprising
a lever a terminating at one end in a suitable hand grip a 1 and having a pointed
cutting blade arranged heneath its other end.
Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, c is a steel wheel journalled at c 1 in a slot in the end of
the lever a so as to revolve freely. Said wheel is formed with a cutting edge c2 and is
so disposed that the latter acts in conjunction with the cutting edge of the blade >>
and gives a scissor like cut to the material being severed.
In the modification Figs. 3, 4 and 5 the revolving wheel c is not formed with a
cutting edge but merely bears upon the surface of the material being severed and
rolls along the latter as the same is cut by the blade b.
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. In a tin opener, the combination with a lever (a) and a cutting blade (b)
disposed beneath one end thereof, of a wheel journalled in the said lever and formed
with a cutting edge which in conjunction with the cutting blade aforesaid gives
a scissor like cut to the material being severed, substantially as described and
illustrated.
2. In a tin opener, the combination with a lever (a) and a cutting blade (b) disposed
beneath one end thereof, of a wheel or roller (c) journalled in the lever and adapted
to bear upon and roll along the surface of the material being cut, substantially as
described and illustrated.
3. A tin opener constructed and arranged substantially as illustrated in the annexed
drawings.
Improvements relating to Jugs and other Receptacles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 25th Sept.,
1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Jugs and other Receptacles.
I, LEO COHN, of 6 Humbold Strasse, Breslau, in the Empire of Germany,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
My invention relates to jugs and other receptacles, and has for its object to
effect the opening of the vessel on its being lifted by the hand.
movable handle-collar
My invention consists in providing upon the handle
which, by means of a link, is connected to the neck of the cover or lid of the
receptacle in such manner that on the vessel being held in the hand by means of
the handle collar the weight of the vessel and contents causes the relative move-
ment of the handle collar and consequent opening of the cover or lid.
My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, which represents a
beer jug.
In carrying my invention into effect as illustrated in the accompanying drawing
I provide a jug g of porcelain, earthenware, stoneware, or metal, or other
material, and I provide a lid or cover hinging from a pivot i, the cover or lid
being connected by means of the neck e to which is attached the bifurcated ex-
tremity of a link f, the opposite end of which is pivotally secured to the upper
The handle-collar d
extremity of a handle-collar d which surrounds the handle c.
is under the action of a spiral spring b whose tendency is to retain the handle
collar in its lower position, which corresponds to the closed position of the lid or
cover h. Upon the vessel being lifted by means of its handle-collar d, the spring b
is compressed, and the opening of the cover or lid h by means of the link f is effected.
The handle c is preferably made in one piece, and affixed to the body of the jug
in the usual way before burning, while the handle-collar, which may be provided
as split or otherwise, is subsequently mounted thereupon.
I do not, however, confine myself to the actual design hereinbefore described in
which my invention is carried into effect.
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 jugs and other receptacles means for effecting the automatic opening and
closure of a lid or cover consisting of a handle-collar whose relative upward move-
ment causes the corresponding movement of the lid or cover substantially as
hereinbefore described.
2.-A jug or other receptacle substantially as hereinbefore described.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement in and connected with Steering Heads of Bicycles, Tricycles, and other like Velocipedes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th June, 1897-Accepted, 22nd Jan., 1898
Improvement in and connected with Steering Heads of Bicycles,
Tricycles, and other like Velocipedes.
I, PHILLIP MICHAEL. PETERS, Lieutenant in the Army, of the 1st Battalion Lincoln-
shire Regiment, residing at Etherton Lodge, East Sheen, in the County of Surrey, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention relates to the steering heads of bicycles, tricycles, and other veloci-
pedes, its object being to provide an effective steering head which shall secure.
greater safety to the rider than is obtained by those at present in use.
I have attached to this specification a drawing for the purpose of illustrating what
is hereafter set forth.
In carrying my said invention into effect I employ two.locking bands (c & d), in
place of one as at present in use, of which one or both may be separate from the
cone (g), provided with the usual bolts and nuts or other suitable arrangement for
the purpose of tightening them and so gripping the steering tube (b).to the handle
tube (a).
The cone (g), lamp bracket (e), and both locking bands (c & d) are held in position
on the head of the steering tube (b) by the upper locking band, or lower locking band'
or both, being screwed onto the steering, tube.
The upper edge of the upper locking band may be made with a conical inbent
rim (f) so as to cover the top of the steering tube and fit closely to the handle tube.
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. In bicycles, tricycles, and other velocipedes which have the handle tube detach-
able and secured to the steering tube by means of a steering head, the use of two
locking bands in place of one, substantially as herein before described and illustrated
by the drawings.
2. The improvements in and connected with the steering head of bicycles, tricycles,
and other like velocipedes, substantially as herein before described and shewn by the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 30th day of tu 1907
Improvements in and connected with Portiere Rod Brackets.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 1st May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Portiere Rod Brackets.
We EDWIN ROBERT KAIN of 50 and 52 High Street Putney London and
REUBEN EATON SHARMAN 6 Bevan Villas Lower Richmond Road Putney
London Upholsterers and Blind Makers do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The invention consists of a spiral spring fitted in such a manner to a bracket,
which supports the portiere rod, and by which the said spring, causes the door to
close again when opened, as well as suspending the curtains, such bracket and rod
having heretofore only been able to suspend the curtains.
This is effected by fixing a spiral spring to a bent metal bracket, which is made
in two parts marked C and B, with pin on top part B marked E which passes
through rod marked F secured by pin through hole marked E 1. The spring
marked A is fixed to bracket marked B and C by pressing each end in a groove or
hole in the said bracket so that by turning rod marked F, the spring becomes
tightened, and returns to its original position by being relaxed causing pressure to
a door or the like, when fixed as a portiere rod.
Improvement in Brushes, Brooms, and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 3rd July, 1897
Improvement in Brushes, Brooms, and the like.
I, CARL HUGO SCHELL residing at 2 Schürberkerstrasse Hamburg, 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 :-
The present invention relates to a construction of brushes, brooms and other articles
in connection with bristles, in which the bristles are not inserted firmly into the
article itself, but the bristle-bundle B, Fig. 5, is fixed in a metal socket Fig. 7. This
metal socket is raised in at the top and bottom so as to firmly hold the bristles.
The metal sockets c with the bristles contained therein are then pressed firmly into
the slightly conical holes provided for them in the body of the brush (Fig. 3), of the
broom (Fig. 2), of the bottle-cleanser (Fig. 1) or the like. When the bristles are worn
off, the bundle together with its socket is drawn out and a new bundle can be
introduced in its place.
Fig. 4 shows a horizontal view of the bottle-cleanser.
Fig. 6 shows a single bristle-bundle, with its Fig. 1 metal socket c, the latter raised
in at its upper and lower end.
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 :
"Bristles (B) held in sockets (c) for introduction into slightly conical holes (l)
provided in the bodies of brushes, brooms, bottle-cleansers or the like for the purpose
of enabling to at any time exchange the worn bristles for new ones, substantially as
described.'
A New or Improved Sash Fastener.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Deg., 1897-Accepted, 8th Jan., 1898
A New or Improved Sash Fastener.
I, WILLIAM FRY, of " Argonia," Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth,
Painter and Decorator, 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
aud by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a fastener for sashes and its object is to provide an
article of this kind which will not be liable to be opened from the outside.
Sash fasteners as commonly employed can be opened by means of a knife or other
instrument inserted between the meeting rails. I employ a locking bar of the
ordinary kind but in order to prevent it being pushed back from the outside, I
provide a small pivoted arm close to its end. The handle is fitted to this and the
arm is furnished with a small nose or projection. When this pivoted arm or catch
is turned round, if the locking arm is in locking position, the nose or projecton
engages with the plate receiving the arm. This prevents the locking arm being
pushed back until the catch has been pulled away.
In order that the invention be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a plan of my improved
arrangement showing the fastener in locking position, and Fig. 2 shows the same
with the catch open.
A is the locking arm pivoted to a plate secured to the meeting rail of the upper
sash in the usual manner. This arm engages with the quadrant plate or stop B
on the other meeting rail. The small arm or catch C is pivoted to the end of the
locking arm and a stop a is provided which prevents this catch being turned back
too far allowing the locking arm to be operated easily.
"
The handle c is fitted to the end of the catch which is formed with the nose or
projection c¹. As shown in Fig. 1 this nose engages with the quadrant stop when
the catch is in operative position, and when in this position the locking arm cannot
be turned back..
To open the fastener all that is required is to seize the handle and pull it round.
This will first draw back the catch and will then push the locking arm into open
position as in the ordinary fastener.
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) In a sash fastener, a catch pivoted on the end of the locking arm provided
with a nose or projection adapted to engage with the quadrant stop, substantially
as and for the purposes specified.
(2) In an improved sash fastener, the combination with a locking arm and
quadrant stop of the ordinary kind, of a catch or small arm pivoted to the end of

page_text: the locking arm, a stop on the latter and handle fitted to the catch, and a nose or
projection on the same adapted to engage with the quadrant stop, substantially as
described and shown and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 3rd day of December 1897.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: I. JON SKAR, of Christiania, Norway, Mechanical Engineer, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of this invention is to manufacture by a cold process fuel blocks
containing petroleum or other liquid fuel in combination with rosin.
As an example the process is carried out as follows:-Rosin is dissolved in
petroleum or similar liquid fuel in a suitable vessel while being strongly stirred
or shaken. While the mixture is being continuously stirred or shaken for about
40 minutes, finely divided caustic soda is added in successive portions, and during
the latter part of the stirring process suitable filling material such as dried saw
dust or the like may be added. The finely divided caustic soda may be produced
by grinding while covered with petroleum or other oil for preventing absorption
of moisture from the air. l'inely divided soda may also be used to which is added
a little water, but not so much as to render the whole liquid.
The compound is turned out of the vessel in a thick fluid condition and will
congeal in a short time.
The following proportions may be employed: 60-90 parts of the petroleum or
other combustible liquid, 40-10 of resin or other fatty substance, and 1-3 of the
alkali. The most suitable proportions are 85 of petroleum, 15 of resin and
1.5 of soda.
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. Cold process for manufacture of fuel blocks containing petroleum or other
liquid fuel, characterized by successive additions to rosin dissolved in the liquid
fuel while the solution is agitated, of caustic soda in a finely divided condition.
2. In the process firstly claimed the application of pulverized caustic soda produced
by grinding or other mechanical comminution process while covered by petroleum
or the lik

page_text: 3. In the process described the application of finely divided soda to which is
added a little water or other liquid, but so as not to render the mixture liquid.
Dated this 26th day of November 1897
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Patent Agents.
A New or Improved Embrocation.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 26th June, 1897-Accepted, 7th Aug., 1897
A New or Improved Embrocation.
I, THOMAS WALSH, of 12 Nelson Street, Limerick, Ireland, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to an improved remedy for Lumbago, Sciatica, Neuralgia
and other Rheumatic nains, and consists of an embrocation or compound liquid for
external use only, and which may be rubbed into the pores of the skin, as near as
nossible to the seat of the pain, by the palm of the hand in the usual way.
The preparation constituting my invention consists of the combination of the
following ingredients, preferably in or about the proportions stated, such propor-
tions having been found in practice the most suitable for general use for the
purposes stated, but I wish it understood that I do not confine myself absolutely
to the proportions stated, but may increase or decrease the quantities named of
either of the ingredients as circumstances may require.
In carrying my invention into effect I employ one Gallon or thereabouts of
Scotch or Irish Whisky preferably 25 o/p., in which I dissolve a quarter of a pound
or thereabouts of Nitrate of Potash, Two ounces or thereabouts of lump or ground
Ammonia, and two ounces or thereabouts of Camphor, to which I subsequently
add half a pound of Castile Soap, Two pounds or thereabouts of ground: Chillies or
Capsicum, a gill or thereabouts of Spirits of Turpentine, a gill or thereabouts of
Camphorated Oil, a gill or thereabouts of Molasses, and a pint or thereabouts of
best ox gall.
The above combination of ingredients I then place in a large and preferably
glazed earthern vessel, and allow the whole to stand to macerate or digest for
36 hours or thereabouts, preferably excluded from light and air, and at the
expiration of this time the whole may be filtered, and placed in small bottles ready
for sale and use, and is found in practice to afford instant relief for the purposes
named if applied and used as hereinbefore stated:
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1st. In an embrocation for human use for alleviating rheumatic pains, the
employment of the hereinafter described combination of ingredients substantially
as and for the purpose herein set forth.
2nd: In an improved embrocation for human use the employment of Whisky,
Nitrate of Potash, Ammonia, Camphor, Castile Soap, Chillies or Capsicum, Spirits
of Turpentine, Camphorated Oil, Molasses and ox gall, in or about the proportions
stated, the whole connected, combined and used as and for the purposes herein
set forth.
D
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100K
GEO. THOS. HYDE,
1 Bond Street Buildings, London, EC., Agent for the Applicant.
A Portable Rebated India Rubber Ring for an Umbrella.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Dec., 1897
Complete Specification Laft 17h Lon
4000
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4000
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Portable Rebated India Rubber Ring for an Umbrella.
WILLIAM AUGUSTUS WEBBER VICARY, Moor View House, Lipson, Plymouth,
Traveller, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
A portable india rubber ring with rebate, or lapage, to cover the ends of the
wires, so buting against them, and over them, as to prevent the umbrella flying
open, or any of the wires catching, or the ring from sliding over the material.
Dated 6th December 1897.
WILLIAM AUGUSTUS WEBBER VICARY.
WILLIAM AUGUSTUS WEBBER VICARY, Moor View House, Lipson, Plymouth,
Traveller, 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 portable india rubber ring with rebate to cover and hold the ribs in their
place as shown at A. Ba general view togeather with section C shows the rebate D
which prevents the umbrella flying open or any of the ribs catching or the ring
from sliding over the material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
The making of a rubber ring flat under, moulded in the form of a rebate so as to
make it shoulder or butt against the ends of the ribs, or wires, and to lap over
them, to prevent the umbrella flying open, or the ribs catching, or the ring sliding
over the material.
Process for the Separation of Tungstic Acid from Wolfram and other Minerals containing Tin and other Metals.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Dec., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 20th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 17th Dec., 1898
Process for the Separation of Tungstic Acid from Wolfram and other
Minerals containing Tin and other Metals.
I, JAMES HUTTON, of 47, Park Drive, South, Whiteinch, in the County of
Lanark, Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The fluxing of wolfram or other minerals containing tungstic acid with soda
ash or other alkalies at a less temperature than required for the fluxing of tin
compounds, whereby the tungstic acid is made soluble, and the tin & other metals
are left insoluble.
Process for the Separation of Tungstic Acid from Wolfram and other
Minerals containing Tin and other Metals.
I, JAMES HUTTON, of 47, Park Drive, South, Whiteinch, in the County of
Lanark, 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: --
The fluxing of 4 parts by weight of wolfram or other minerals containing
tungstic acid with one part by weight of soda ash or other alkalies at a temperature
not exceeding 9 hundred degrees Centigrade for 4 hours whereby the tungstic acid
is made soluble and the tin and other metals are left insoluble.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is: —
1. The fluxing of wolfram or other minerals containing tungstic acid with soda
ash or other alkalies, at a temperature not exceeding nine hundred degrees
Centigrade.
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Improvements in the Electric Precipitation of Gold and Silver from their Cyanide Solutions.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 6th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Electric Precipitation of Gold and Silver from
their Cyanide Solutions.
1, ALFRED JAMES, of 108ª, Hope Street, in the County of Glasgow, North
Britain, Mining and Metallurgical 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, that is to say :-
In the electro-precipitation of gold and silver from their cyanide solutions by
the method now in use in which an iron anode is used, there is considerable loss of
cyanogen from the metal of which the anode is formed being attacked by the
cyanogen of the solution, forming cyanogen compounds therewith to the destruction
of the anode and of the cyanogen in the solution.
Now I have found that by using an anode of lead the lead compound formed
during the electrolysis of cyanide solutions forms a coating which protects the lead
from further combining with the products of the electrolysis and thus saves the anode
from much damage and thereby prevents the loss of cyanogen from the combination
of this radical with the metal of which the anode is formed.
I have further found that suitable couples are lead anodes with lead cathodes, or
lead anodes with aluminium cathodes.
In carrying out the process to which this invention applies any well known
suitable apparatus may be employed such as that used in what is termed the
Siemens-Halske process, and the current of electricity and method of conducting
operation are similar_except that when using the lead-aluminium couples it is
advisable to have the E.M.F. of the current about half a volt higher than is usual
with the Siemens-Halske process; after deposition the gold and silver or the gold
or silver are recovered by cupellation of the lead cathode, by washing or stripping
off from the aluminium cathode, or by any other known means.
I am acquainted with the process of electro-precipitation by means of iron anodes
and lead cathodes and do not claim that process.
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. In electro-precipitation of gold and silver, or gold or silver, from their cyanide
solutions the use of lead anodes.
2. In electro-precipitation of gold and silver, or gold or silver, from their cyanide
solutions the use of lead anodes with lead cathodes.
3. In electro-precipitation of gold and silver, or gold or silver, from their cyanide
solutions the use of lead anodes with aluminium cathodes.
Dated this Nineteenth day of January 1897.
EDMUND HUNT,
Applicant's Agent.
Improvements in Cushion or Elastic Tyres for Carriage and other Wheels.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd June, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Mar.; 1898-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cushion or Elastic Tyres for Carriage and other
Wheels.
I, JOHN ROBERTSON, 412 to 424 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Coachbuilder, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in cushion or elastic tyres for carriage
and other wheels, and is an addition to my application for Patent No. 20,735 of
19th Sept. 1896.
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In accordance with my present improvements, I make the india-rubber balls
of solid rubber, the said balls being contained within the thick outer rubber
covering, which covering is secured to the rim of the wheel.
Or instead of the said solid rubber balls, I may employ a thick inner tube, or
a length of solid round rubber having an air space in the centre.-
Dated
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Improvements in Cushion or Elastic Tyres for Carriage and other
Wheels.
L, JOHN ROBERTSON, 412-424, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Coachbuilder, 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 cushion or elastic tyres for carriage
and other wheels and is an addition to my application for Patent No. 20,735 of
19th September, 1896.
In accordance with my present improvements, I make the indiarubber balls of
solid rubber, the said balls being contained within the thick outer rubber covering,
which covering is lined with canvas and secured to the rim of the wheel.
As a modification I may employ a thick inner tube, or a length of thick round
rubber having an air space in the centre.
The accompanying drawing illustrates the method of carrying my invention
into effect, Fig. 1 representing a section of the tyre, the outer covering A of which
is provided with solid rubber balls B and Fig. 2 representing the same tyre with
a length of thick rubber C the centre of which is occupied by an air space D.

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;-
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1. A cushion or elastic tyre for carriage and other wheels, consisting of the thick
covering A containing the solid indiarubber balls B substantially as herein-
before described and shewn in Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings.
2. A cushion or elastic tyre for carriage and other wheels, consisting of the thick
outer covering A containing a length of thick indiarubber C having the air
space D through its centre, substantially as hereinbefore described and shewn in
Fig. 2 of the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 1st day of March- 1898.
JOHNSONS,
Petitioner's Agents, 115, St. Vincent. Street, Glasgow.
An Apparatus for Producing and Using an Incandescent Light Produced from Benzine Gas.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 15th May, 1897
An Apparatus for Producing and Using an Incandescent Light
Produced from Benzine Gas.
I, PAUL WILHELM VON GEHLEN of 87, Langestrasse, Ploen in Holstein,
Prussia, Druggist, 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 arrangement for feeding incandescent light burners
with a mixture of hydrocarbon and air the said mixture having been produced by
forcing compressed air over the surface of benzine.
In the accompanying drawings which illustrate this apparatus
Figure 1 is a view in side elevation, and
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Figure 2 is a view-on an enlarged scale-of a burner adapted for use with the
benzine gas.
By means of an air pump a which may be operated either by means of a lever
handle a', or by means of any suitable power-driven device, compressed air is forced
into an accumulator c which is provided with a pressure gauge d, a pressure-
reducing valve e and plug cocks and g. The delivery pipe h leads from the
accumulator c to a gas-holder i in such a manner that the end of the delivery
pipe delivers or opens out above the level of the benzine k contained in the
said gas holder. A flexible or movably jointed pipe leads from the top of the gas
holder to the jets.
The mode of operation of the apparatus is as follows:-The compressed air
introduced into the gas holder i becomes impreguated at the surface of the benzine k
with hydrocarbon, whereby a combustible mixture is formed ready for use. The
burners I prefer to use differ from existing arrangements by the fact that the
annular cone or conical ring n which surrounds the nozzle m is not perforated as
usual but is solid, because the gaseous mixture escaping from the nozzle has air
mixed with it and therefore the supply of secondary air for combustion can be
dispensed with.
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 arrangement for the production of benzine gas incandescent light,
characterized by the fact that compressed air is forced over the surface of benzine,
and becoming impregnated with hydrocarbon thereby, flows to an incandescent
gas light burner of which the annular cone n surrounding the nozzle m, is solid or
imperforate
Dated this 27th day of January 1897.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 29th Jan., 1898

page_text: whereby the bottom a as also the two lids b b are again closed, so that a double
covering of the contents of the vehicle is effected; the dust bin can then be removed.
In order to discharge the contents of the vehicle the bottom thereof is constructed
in two parts in such a manner that both parts f and f arc révoluble upon their
hinges t. At the front and back of the vehicle the said parts are connected by
means of the bars ss (hinged at 2¹) with a rack u into which engages a pinion v.
The pinion of the hind wall is connected with that in front by means of a shaft
passing lengthways through the vehicle. The front gearing is provided moreover
with a worm y on shaft y¹ which can be actuated by means of the hand wheel z,
whereby the worm revolves the wheel won the shaft of pinion v. When the
vehicle is discharged the racks are depressed so that the contents of the vehicle
can freely escape (see Figures 3 and 4).
In order to enable the air to escape from the interior of the vehicle whilst being
filled there is arranged in the lid thereof a longitudinal ventilator D the sides
whereof are constructed of wire gauze E or the like.
The main advantage of this vehicle consists in that in consequence of the con-
struction of the boxes g the vehicle can be filled without causing the escape of dust.
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
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1. The improved dust van characterised by having upon the lid thereof the
boxes placed at the sides having 2 adjustable walls ab which can be displaced
by means of the double lever 1.
2. The improved dust bin for use with the vehicle characterised in Claim 1
having a sloping adjustable lid 1 which lid when the dust bin is suspended to
one of the boxes 9 is opened by the uplifting of the bin, in such a manner that
the conterits can be freely discharged from the bin into the vehicle.
3. In a dust collecting vehicle such as set forth in Claim 1 the provision of a
divided bottom f the parts whereof revolve upon side hingest and are arranged to
be opened or closed at will by means of a hand wheel actuating the rack and pinion
mechanism substantially as described.
Dated the 9th
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W. P. THOMPSON & Co..
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Clip or Fastener for Use with Neckties.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 13th May, 1897-Accepted, 3rd July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Clip or Fastener for Use with Neckties.
We, THOMAS HUGH BARR and CHARLES ROBERT ANDERSON both of 10, Howard
Street, Belfast, Linen and Commission Manufacturers, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:—
This invention relates to a device to be employed in connection with neck ties
bows and the like, and is intended to supply an article which can be easily fitted
to the tie and which will prevent it rising over the collar.
The arrangement we propose to employ consists of a small strip of metal prefer-
ably of steel doubled so as to form a hook or tongue. This strip is provided with
a spike or pointed extension at one end which is bent over. This spike allows the
fastener to be secured to the tie by being thrust through the material. The clip
will thus project at the inside of the tie and the tongue or outer side can be placed
under the collar.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Fig. 1 shows the device in perspec-
tive view and Fig. 2 is a section showing it fitted to the tie.
The body of the strip is bent into the two parts A and B, the latter forming a
tongue as shown in Fig. 2 which can be inserted under the collar. This tongue is
slightly bent at b so that it may be more easily inserted. The other side of the clip
is formed with the spike or extension C which is pushed into the tie 1) securing the
fastener in a simple and effective manner.
This device can be applied to any existing tie and does not require to be
specially stitched or fitted.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to he performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
(1) An improved fastener for neck ties formed from a small strip of metal
having a spike at one end which can be thrust into the tie fixing the device in
place, substantially as described and for the purpose specified.
(2) The improved fastener for ties formed from a doubled strip of metal having
a spike at one side, substantially as described and shown in the accompanying
drawings and for the purposes specified.
1007
GEO. H. RAYNER.
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Apparatus for Teaching Model Drawing.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Teaching Model Drawing.
I, JOHN TOMLINSON, of Holly Bank, Clifton, Brighouse, in the County of Yorks,
Schoolmaster, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An oblong or square or circular skeleton frame of metal, on which a long spiral
spring of small wire is soldered entirely round the outer edge of the frame, so that
that part of the side of the spring which comes in contact with the frame is held
fast but leaves free that part of the spring which does not touch the frame. Instead
of acting as a spiral spring it thus forms a succession of single springs close together,
each acting independently of the others, but any two together forming a clip spring.
By this means a piece of string can be placed in any position across the frame by its
being held by two opposite pairs of springs.
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I, JOHN TOMLINSON, of Holly Bank, Clifton, Brighouse, in the County of York,
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:-
An oblong or square or circular skeleton frame of metal or wire on which a long
spiral spring of small wire is soldered entirely round the edge of the fra:ne, so that
that part of the side of the spring which cones in contact with the frame is held fast
but leaves free that part of the spring which does not touch the frame; instead of
acting as a spiral spring it thus forms a succession of single springs nearly close
together each acting independently of the others, but any two together forming a clip
spring; by this means a piece of string can be placed in any position across the frame
by its being held by two opposite pairs of springs and the outline of the model
delineated. This frame is to be used in connection with an "apparatus for teaching
model drawing" No. 3489, Feby. 10, 1897 or alone by being held with a handle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-

page_text: tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
The novelty of forming the succession of clip springs round a frame as described
above, the continuous spiral spring being held by solder or tinned to the frame where
it touches, the outer edges of the spiral spring being free to act as clip springs.
Dated this 22nd day of November 1897.