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Improvements in and in connection with Bungs for Casks.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Dec., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 14th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 21st Oct., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and in connection with Bungs for Casks.
ARTHUR DAVID ASH, Wood Street, Willenhall, Mechanic, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
This invention consists of a metal ring threaded on outside to worm into a wood
barrel, shown at "A" on the drawing. The said ring is also threaded on the
inside to receive the metal bung, B, which, is made airtight by means of a
washer at C. In centre of B are two holes, "D" to steady vent plug E which is
made airtight by means of washer F; and G which is for the admission of air
into barrel when E is turned. In turning E the sides rise on inclined
planes H & I and so allow air to pass through G. When E is turned in opposite
direction the spring J acts on E, forcing against bottom of B thus preventing
air passing through hole G.
Dated this 13th day of December 1898.
Improvements in and in connection with Bungs for Casks.
ARTHUR DAVID ASII, Mechanic, Wood Street, Willenhall, Staffordshire, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
"
This invention consists of a metal ring threaded on the outside to worm into a
wood barrel as shown at
"
A on the drawing left with the Provisional Specifica-
tion. The said ring is also threaded on inside to receive the metal bung "B" which
is made airtight by means of a washer at "C." In centre of "B" are two
holes, "D" to steady vent plug E"
"which is made airtight by means of a
washer "F," and "G" which is for the admission of air into barrel when "E" is
turned. In turning "E" the sides rise on inclined planes "H" and "I," and
so allow air to pass through "G." When "E" is turned in opposite direction
the spring "J" acts on E" forcing "F" against bottom of "B" thus preventing
air passing through hole "G."
"
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is: :-
The use of a removable metal bung fitted to a metal ring for worming into casks,
and constructed in such a manner as to form a vent to cask when required.
Dated this 13th day of September 1899.
Improved Method of and Appliances for Securing Fronts and other Parts of Garments, also Wraps and Travelling Rugs.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 12th Feb., 1898
Improved Method of and Appliances for Securing Fronts and other
Parts of Garments, also Wraps and Travelling Rugs.
I, JOHN DOUST, of 22, Edmund Place, Aldersgate Street, City of London, Manu-
facturers' Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention has for object, the combination of buttons and link chains with
a snap or other fastener, or a snake or other shape of single or double hook for
attachment to the button holes of ladies loose jackets, front flaps of capes, and
other garments in order that that they shall not blow up or be rendered inconvenient
in bad weather and to assist the garment keeping to the folds or position the
designer intended while the article is in wear.
My invention is clearly indicated in the annexed drawings.
Figure 1 view of two buttons A, A, with link chains B, B, attached to the back
shanks. C is a ring, and I) a watch chain fastener with a spring flap E to enable
the two chains to be coupled.
Figure 2 similar elevation of two buttons A, A, link chain B, watch fastener D,
and spring flap E, one chain being somewhat longer than the other to enable the
wearer to let out or loosen the garment as desired, and to give ornamental effect
to such a chain, a sphere such as a bead, a locket, or a bobble, as at F, can be fitted
as a drop ornament.
Figure 3 similar view of buttons A, A, link chains B, B, connected by a ring
clip D.
Figure 4 another similar elevation of two buttons A, A, link chains B, B, with
a snake like hook G as the attachment.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is: -
As a method of and appliance for securing fronts and other parts of garments,
also travelling wraps and travelling rugs by the button holes in same, the two
buttons A, A, link chains B, B, and the attachment, such as a watch fastener, a
ring clip, or a snake like or other hook, substantially as shown on the annexed
drawings.
An Improvement in or applicable to Boots, Shoes, and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Jan., 1898-Accepted, 5th Mar., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in or applicable to Boots, Shoes, and the like.
I, JULIUS SCHÜTTE, of 12, Prinzen Strasse, Bernburg on the Saale, Germany,
Bootmaker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
This invention relates to an improvement in or applicable to boots, shoes and the
like, and designed to permit of the free escape from the boot or shoe of vapours
and the like emanating from the foot and to permit of the free access of air to the
foot, while also serving to enhance the ornamental appearance of the boot or shoe.
The invention is illustrated on the accompanying drawing, and consists essen-
tially in forming holes or perforations, b, in or through the upper, a, of the boot
or shoe, through which the said vapours and air may interchangeably obtain access
as required, the holes or perforations being preferably arranged so as also to enhance
the ornamental appearance of the boot or shoe.
be
The boot or shoe may be made of leather or other suitable material and may
adapted with laces, buttons, elastic, buckles or other appropriate fastening devices,
and the sole and heel portions c of the boot or shoe may be connected to the upper
in any ordinary or convenient manner.
The improved boots and shoes will be of particular benefit to those whose feet
freely perspire, and to those practising the "Kneipp" cure, for tourists, cyclists
and others, as the feet are caused to be kept cool and dry.
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 boot, shoe or like covering for the foot, characterized by having the upper
thereof perforated with holes serving to allow of the free escape of vapours emanat-
ing from the feet, and of the free access of air to the foot, and to enhance the
ornamental appearance of the boot shoe or the like, as set forth.
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1000.
DAY, DAVIES & HUNT,
Chartered Patent Agents,
321, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Electric Lamps.
We, OTTO RIEBENSAIM and JOSEF PLEICHATI, both of No. 32, Perlebergerstrasse,
and HANS FRIEDEBERG and ERNST KRÜGER, both of 2E, Chausséestrasse, all of Berlin,
Germany, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
:-
The object of the present application for Letters Patent consists of a detachable
glass envelope for lighting purposes, and especially for the electric incandescent
light.
In the systems hitherto in use the glass envelope which forms the immediate
protection for the glowing filament was united rigidly to the socket of the lamp.
Consequently in the case of repairs of the filament being necessary it was needful
either forcibly to break off the glass envelope, or the point of the said glass envelope
as at present constructed was broken off for the obtaining of an open part, and the
reaching of the filament. This process is on the one hand very troublesome, and on
the other hand a re-sealed glass envelope no longer presents a neat appearance such
as is requisite for decorative purposes. To avoid these drawbacks it was hitherto
necessary to replace the lamps when needful by entirely new ones, which is
accompanied with considerable expense. Owing to this circumstance the specially
designed glass envelopes devised for advertising and decorative purposes have
hitherto only found a limited use.
In the present construction the difficulty is obviated by connecting the glass
envelope to the socket of the lamp mechanically, and in an easily detachable
manner, so that an interchange can take place at any time without special
difficulty. The mechanical connection of both bodies with one another can take
place by the use of a screw, or of any other suitable form of attachment. The
protection of the filament is secured by means of a cylindrical glass tube, which is
cemented into the socket of the lamp independently of the surrounding glass
envelope. Its replacement in case of breakage of the filament is not accompanied
by any mechanical difficulties nor does it involve much expense as was the case with
the systems hitherto employed.
The glass envelope mentioned throughout the present specification finds its most
usual application in the shape of a pear. It can, however, obviously be constructed
of other than the usual shape in accordance with any special requirement.
1000
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicants.

page_text: the socket, and an external envelope surrounding the said tube and removably
attached to the said socket by any convenient mechanical means, substantially as
described.
2. In combination with a lamp constructed as set forth in Claim 1, securing the
inner envelope in its place by a suitable mechanical device, such as a coiled
spring, substantially as described and shewn in Figure 2 of the accompanying
drawing.
Dated this 4th day of Fubmuam 1800
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicants.
A Medicinal Cure for Human Use.
Year: 1898

page_text: I, WILLIAM BRAND, Grocer and General Dealer, Broxburn, in the County of
Linlithgow, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a medicine for curing diarrhea.
It is composed of port wine and brandy in say equal parts with cinnamon added,
say a tea spoonful to a pint of the wine and spirit.
A dose may consist of a glassful every two hours.
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A Medicinal Cure for Human Use.
I, WILLIAM BRAND, Grocer and General Dealer, Broxburn, in the County of
Linlithgow, North Britain, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a medicine for curing diarrhea.
It is composed of port wine and brandy in say equal parts with cinnamon added,
say a tea spoonful to a pint of the wine and spirit.
A dose may consist of a glassful every two hours. With regard to children, a
tea spoonful can be given say every three hours if the first does not take effect;
between the ages of 6 & 12 a desert spoonful; and so on according to age.
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:-
Improved Method of Fixing Frames to Wicker Chairs and other Wicker Furniture.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Dec., 1898 -Accepted, 6:h May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Method of Fixing Frames to Wicker Chairs and other
Wicker Furniture.
We, GILDEROY SCOTT and ERNEST SCOTT, both of 144, Charing Cross Road, in
the County of London, Manufacturers, 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 relates to an improved method of fixing frames-to which
castors are usually attached to wicker chairs and other wicker furniture and
whereby the cost of fixing is reduced and the stability of the parts increased.
It has hitherto been customary to fix such frames to wicker chairs or other
wicker furniture after such chair or other furniture has been finished so far as the
wicker work is concerned, and our invention consists in "working in" such
frames while the said wicker chair or other furniture is being made.
"
In order that our invention may be readily understood reference is made to
the accompanying drawing which shows a bottom perspective view of part of a
wicker chair partly cut away for clearness-having our invention applied thereto.
In carrying our invention into practice we make a frame A of any suitable
material and dimensions and assuming that a cross-shaped frame as shown is
about to be worked in with a wicker chair B, we complete said wicker chair
within say four inches of the bottom edge. We next place the frame A in position
passing the stakes" of the wicker work through suitable apertures in the frame
and then complete the chair. By these means the frame is worked in with
the wicker work and is held in position by the "stakes." Said frame may of
desired be trimmed up after the chair is otherwise finished.
"
Although we have described a cross-shaped frame we may employ a frame of
any shape and material and the castors--if they are to be used-may be attached
to said frame in any desired usual manner.
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:-
A wicker chair or other wicker furniture having a frame worked in" with
the wicker work substantially as set forth.
Dated this 19th day of December 1898.
G. SCOTT.
E. SCOTT.
By their Agents, Horn, Son & Co.,
151. Strand (next to Somerset House). London.
Improvements relating to the Driving of Velocipedes.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Sept., 1898
Improvements relating to the Driving of Velocipedes.
I, ALBERT EDWARD CHINCHEN, of 49, Durnford Road, Bournemouth East, in
the County of Hants, Monumental Mason, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:
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The object of this invention is to provide auxiliary driving power for veloci-
pedes and the invention consists in employing the weight of the rider for this
purpose.
In carrying out this invention the saddle post is made to slide in a tubular
portion of the frame or attached to the frame and is connected at its lower end
by a connecting rod to a crank a clutch or other driving mechanism on the pedal
axle or driving axle.
The movement of the saddle will assist in driving but under certain conditions
the weight of the rider will also act as a brake.
Dated this 15th day of Sentember 1898
H. E. NEWTON,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements relating to the Driving of velocipedes,
I, ALBERT EDWARD CHINCHEN, of 49, Durnford Road, Bournemouth East, in
the County of Hants, Monumental Mason, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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The object of this invention is to provide auxiliary driving power for veloci-
pedes, and the invention consists in employing the weight of the rider for this
purpose.
The weight of the rider will also, under certain conditions, serve as brake
power, to arrest the progress of the vehicle, more especially when running down
hill.
In the accompanying drawing,
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of so much of a bicycle frame as will be necessary
to illustrate my invention.
Fig. 2 is a front view of the same.
of
A is the saddle and B the saddle post, which slides in a tubular portion
the main down tube D, which is forked. The lower ends of the fork carry bearings
for the pedal axle E, which is cranked at the part F, between the prongs of the
fork.

page_text: The saddle post B is connected to the crank F by a connecting rod G, which
is preferably oval in cross section, to give the requisite strength. H are the pedal
cranks.
When the rider is pedalling the up and down motion of the saddle will assist
in driving the machine; but when coasting, the dead weight on the saddle will
serve as brake power to limit the speed of the machine.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
In a velocipede, a saddle post arranged to slide in a tubular portion of the
frame, and connected by a connecting rod with a crank on the pedal axle, as
herein shown and described, and for the purpose set forth.
H. E. NEWTON,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvement in Folding Scissors suitable for Cutting Finger-nails.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 14th May, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Folding Scissors suitable for Cutting Finger-nails.
I, CARL MÜLLER, Junior, Manufacturer, of Solingen, Rhenish Prussia, in the
German Empire, 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 nail cutters or scissors which are suitable for cutting
finger nails and provided with folding handles, so that the instrument can be
conveniently carried in the pocket.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 is a front view of a folded nail cutter
embodying my invention; Fig. 2 is a side view, and Fig. 3 an end view of the same;
Fig. 4 shows the nail cutter ready for use.
The legs s of the scissors are short and held apart by a pair of springs f, which
may have any convenient shape.
To the legs s, 8 are pivoted a pair of handles g, g made hollow or U shaped in
cross section, so as to serve as casings adapted to protect the blades.
If turned into the working position represented by Fig. 4, the handles g abut
against projections formed on the legs s, so that, as the handles are turned towards
each other still further, the blades will be pressed together and caused to slide one
upon the other.
For closing or folding the nail cutter, the handles are turned round and then
pressed against each other. Thereupon a hook lever or catch actuated by a
spring i engages with a pin m fixed to the opposite handle and retains the handles
in the closing position.
For opening the instrument, it is only necessary, to press with the finger on the
extremity of the spring catch k, so as to release the hook from the pin m, after
which the springs f press the handles apart, so that they can be easily turned into
the working position.
The shape of the blades and of the handles may, of course, vary according to
requirements, and the handles may be lined or coated with any suitable material.
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 nail cutter or pair of folding scissors comprising in its construction a pair of
pivoted handles adapted to cover and protect the blades when out of use, and a
spring catch adapted to hold the handles together in their folded position, the whole
being arranged and adapted to operate substantially as described.
Dated this 7th day of April 1898.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
Agents, 37 and 39, Essex Street, Strand, London.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
Agents, 37 and 39, Essex Street, Strand, London.
Improvements in or relating to Food Carriers and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 17th Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Food Carriers and the like.
We, WILHELM MAASSEN, of 4, Jägerstrasse, Aix la Chapelle, and WILDELM
WIRTZ, Engineer, of Schaufenberg, near Aix la Chapelle, both in Germany, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement;-
This invention relates to a food-carrier or the like in which the vessels or recep-
tacles are placed one upon or adjacent to another and a cover or covers is pressed
against the top receptacle or receptacles by means of a screw device attached to
or bearing against the handle or casing in order to prevent spilling or upsetting
of the contents in case of an accidental fall
In the accompanying drawing Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to two
superposed dishes, Fig. 2 showing an arrangement for a carrier with receptacles
arranged side by side.
The rod S provided with a handle G is screwed into the handle H of the carrier.
If said handle is made of sheet metal, it may be provided with a thickened part
or reinforcement V sufficiently thick to take the screw thread. On the lower end
of the rod S is loosely mounted or pivotted an arm or arms D preferably provided
with balls K, which are pressed against the cover (Fig. 1) or covors (Fig. 2) of
the carrier. The balls K are preferably of wood or other suitable material suffi-
ciently soft not to injure the cover.
If the vessels in the carrier are arranged side by side, then the ends of the
arm D may be bifurcated so that there may be two balls K pressing on each
vessel,
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 a food carrier or the like means for securing the cover or covers of the
vessels comprising a rod screwed into the handle of the carrier and carrying at
its end a pivotted arm provided with depending knobs adapted to press on the
top of the cover or covers, substantially as described.
2. Means for securing the cover or covers of food carriers or the like substan-
tially as described or illustrated in Figure 1 or in Figure 2 of the accompanying
drawings.
Dh: 1912
Nahan 1000
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improvement in and relating to Syphon Intercepting, Disconnecting, and other Drainage Traps.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 26th Mar., 1898
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in and relating to Syphon Intercepting,
Disconnecting, and other Drainage Traps.
I, ARTHUR ALGERNON GRIST, Engineer, of 37, Trinity Street, Newington, 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 :-
This invention is a device by means of which the stopper of the sweeping arm o
intercepting and other drain traps, is hinged, and prevented from being blown out
of the socket in which it is fixed, it is also of very great utility in unstopping drains.
The device consists simply of the stopper being hinged on to the socket of the
sweeping arm either by a permanent hinge, or a detachable hinge, so that it can be
fitted to any existing pattern of intercepting trap.
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An eyelet or other contrivance is fitted to the stopper to which a chain is attached,
so as to be fixed to the upper part of chamber or manhole ready for pulling open the
hinged stopper when requisite (see Fig. 1, which is a complete section of a hinged
intercepting drain trap, and inspection chamber, or manhole in complete working
order) thereby avoiding the necessity of bailing the sewage out of the manhole
before the stopper can be released, in order to unstop the drain. Fig. 2 is a
complete section of intercepting trap ready for fixing with hinged stopper shewn
open. Fig. 3 is a part section shewing details of a hinged stopper of intercepting
trap, the dotted lines shewing where a short section of sweeping arm with hinged
stopper could be made for fixing into existing intercepting traps. Other forms of
hinged stoppers for sweeping arms of intercepting and disconnecting syphon traps
can be made as required, these being detachable, and of various patterns.
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. An intercepting drain trap the stopper of the sweeping arm being hinged.
2. An intercepting drain syphon or other form of trap with a hinged stopper.
3. An intercepting or other trap the stopper of which is hinged to prevent it
being blown out during usage, the same being detachable.
4. An intercepting or other trap the stopper of which is hinged, and which can be
opened by means of a chain or other contrivance whenever desirable either with or
without a catch or other fastening.
5. An intercepting trap with a chain attached directly to the stopper of the
sweeping arm for opening same.
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"Cone Wheel Brake" for Bicycles, Tricycles, and any Vehicle Requiring a Brake.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Aug., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 17th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 22nd Apr., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
"Cone Wheel Brake" for Bicycles, Tricycles, and any Vehicle
Requiring a Brake.
EDWARD PURSELL, Garlinge, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, Engraver, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows;
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A brake composed of one or more cone wheels having straight or curved sides
and so constructed that when brought to bear upon the top, sides, rim, or nave
of the wheel, gradually retards or stops the motion of the wheel.
This cycle brake is composed of a small oblong iron plate fixed to the bottom
of the ordinary brake rod on the underside of which plate an iron pin is screwed
in at each end. On each pin a revolving cone wheel with curved or straight sides
is placed so that when the cones are pressed down by the brake rod they come
on either side of the tyre. The motion of the wheel turns the cones which offer
a resistance to the speed of the wheel and eventually when pressed fully down stop
its motion also by the cones revolving there is no injury to the tyre.
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"Cone Wheel Brake" for Bicycles, Tricycles, and any Vehicle
Requiring a Brake.
EDWARD PURSELL, Engraver, Garlinge, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, 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 small oblong iron plate is fixed to the bottom of the ordinary brake rod,
on the underside of which plate an iron pin is screwed at each end. On each
pin a revolving cone wheel with curved or straight sides is placed so that when
the cones are pressed down by the brake rod they come on either side of the
tyre.
The motion of the wheel turns the cones which offer a resistance to the speed
of the wheel and eventually when pressed fully down stop its motion.
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 con revolving prevents injure to the tyre

page_text: 3. The capability of renewing cones at trifling cost.
4. The novelty I claim distinct from all other brakes is the form of a cone.
5. The revolution of the cone sets up a different kind of resistance to any other
brake.
6. The power being applied in cycles to the side of the tyre and not on the
top.
7. Regulation of speed better maintained.
An Improved Method or Process of Whetting or Setting Razors, Knives, and other kinds of Cutlery.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Sept., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 20th June, 1899-Accepted, 5th Aug.,
1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method or Process of Whetting or Setting Razors,
Knives, and other kinds of Cutlery.
I, JOHN WESTON, 90, Oxford Road, Sheffield, in the County of York, Knife
Grinder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Instead of the flat whetstones or hones at present used for whetting or setting
cutlery, I use circular hones made of lead, wood, leather, various kinds of stone,
or other suitable material, revolving on an axle, and of various sizes and shapes to
suit the class of work to be executed.
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An Improved Method or Process of Whetting or Setting Razors,
Knives, and other kinds of Cutlery.
I, JOHN WESTON, of 144, Moore Street, formerly called Oxford Road, Sheffield,
in the County of York, Knife Grinder, 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:-
Instead of the flat whet-stones or hones at present used for whetting or setting
cutlery, I use circular hones or discs made of lead, wood or pressed felt revolving
on axles.
Each hone or disc may revolve on an independent axle, or for greater convenience
one hone or disc of lead and one of pressed felt may be fixed on one axle for certain
kinds of cutlery such as razors, and one hone or disc of wood and one of pressed
felt may be fixed on one axle for whetting other kinds of cutlery such as table
knives and spring knives and the like.
The hones or discs may vary in size and thickness, and the periphery may be
varied in shape, that is either flat or curved to suit the kind of work for which it
is intended.
The edge to be whetted is first held or pressed lightly against the revolving disc
or hone of lead or wood and afterwards against the disc or hone of pressed felt.
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 use of revolving hones or discs made or composed of lead, and
2. The use of revolving hones or discs made or composed of wood, and

page_text: 3. The use of revolving hones or discs made or composed of pressed felt in
connection with the aforesaid hones or discs of lead and wood for the purpose of
whetting or setting razors, knives and other kinds of cutlery.
Dated this 10th day of June 1800
An Inflating Valve for Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Inflating Valve for Pneumatic Tyres.
I, JULIUS FISCHER, of Ferkelmarkt, in the City of Strasburg, in the Province of
Alsace, in the German Empire, Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The present invention relates to tyres for cycles and has for its object the simple
and ready filling of pneumatic tyres with air, without use of a rubber, leather or other
washer. This is effected by the arrangement of a double cone, inside a screwed
collar, or nut, in such manner that one cone bears against the collar and the other
cone against the valve-pipe, thus effecting a double closing. The extent of opening
is regulated by means of set screws passing laterally through the collar.
On the accompanying drawing the valve is shown in a number of sectional views.
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section through the double valve, in closed position, arranged
on the pneumatic tyre.
Fig. 2 is a detail view showing a longitudinal section through the simple valve in
closed position.
Fig. 3 is a longitudinal section through the valve in open position.
Fig. 4 shows a cross section through the screwed collar.
a is a double cone, one of its apexes having its seat in the valve-pipe d, and the
other in the screwed collar b, complete closing of the valve being thus effected.
The collar is closed above by a screw-cap c, so that no dust may enter the valve.
On the valve-pipe a nut e is arranged, by means of which the pipe d is drawn
against the steel felly h. f indicates another nut, which in combination with the
washer g, secures the valve-pipe d to the pneumatic tyre j. k indicates the exterior
cover of the tyre.
If the valve is to be closed, the collar is screwed down, so that the two cones of the
valve a are pressed to their seats, whereby a double closing is effected.
Should the collar b be screwed back, the double cone a is pressed to its seat in the
collar by the air escaping from the pneumatic tyre, and cannot retreat.
If the tyre
is to be pumped full, the valve is driven from its seat on the collar by the compressed
air. It cannot, however, close the passage of the air-pipe, the collar having been
screwed up, whereby the cone is held from the lower valve-seat by the three lateral
set-screws in the collar, against which it is driven by the air being pumped in.
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 double valve for use in pumping air into the pneumatic tyres of cycles, consist-
ing of a double cone (a) contained within a collar or nut (b) screwed on the valve-
that h
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page_text: is effected, entry of air only being possible when the collar is screwed back and the
valve cone (a) having its seat in same, rests with its base upon the set screws (!)
arranged laterally in the collar.
Lady Cyclists' Dress Holder.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 21st Jan., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Lady Cyclists' Dress Holder.
I, WILLIAM PERCIVAL POYNTON, of No. 27, Windsor Terrace, Penarth, in the
County of Glamorgan, Electrical 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:-
66
Lady cyclist's dress holder" is an invention whereby a lady's dress while
cycling may be securely fastened to her shoe and thus prevented from becoming
disarranged by the wind or by rapid pedal motion. The means for securing the
dress as above mentioned that is- my invention-consists of a strap which is
to be fastened round the instep by the ordinary buckle (the strap & buckle being
marked "K" on the drawing sent herewith). To the dress itself is a piece of
leather (marked "A" in the drawing) of suitable size, is sewn on or otherwise
attached. Suspended from the leather by a brass ring "B" is a spring hook "C"
to which, at the will of the wearer, is fastened the steel spring "F" which latter
is connected to the shoe strap "K" by a brass ring "G."
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 novelty of the means of connection between the spring hook "C" and
the shoe strap "H” & “K” viz. the steel spring "F."
Dated thie 8th day of November 1898
Improvements in Hat Strings or Hat Suspenders,
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 26th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hat Strings or Hat Suspenders,
I, HEINRICH GROSS, Merchant, of 61, Luisenstrasse, Düsseldorf, in the Kingdom of
Prussia, 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 follow-
ing statement:-
This invention has for its object, to provide hats with convenient means for
suspending them from coat buttons, button holes or other suitable points of support.
In the accompanying drawings:-
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a straw-hat suspended from a button hole of the
wearer; Fig. 2 shows the hat on a larger scale; Fig. 3 is a plan of the hat-string
or suspender; Figs. 4 and 5 represent details of construction.
The string is attached to the hat at o by means of a metal clip or by sewing or
other suitable means, and is provided at each end with a metallic hook h or h¹, which
can be closed by small rings r. When the string is not used, the two hooks h and h¹
are hooked on to a spring clip f fixed to the hat. The point of attachment o is at
unequal distances from the ends of the string, so as to divide the string into two
unequal parts a and b, the part a being short, while the part b is long and serves to
attach the hat by means of the hook h¹ to a button-hole or other suitable support,
when the hat is worn in stormy weather.
In hot weather the string "may be thrown back over the shoulder, so that the
hat rests on the back of the wearer, while it is suspended from the button-hole.
The shorter part a serves to suspend the hat from the button hole during public
meetings, or while walking, so that it lies against the chest, as shown by Fig. 1.
The hook h may be used also for attaching the hat to the button hole of an over-
coat suspended from the wall or lying on a table.
The string may be provided near each of its ends with a sleeve S, shown in
Figs. 4 and 5, through which the extremity of the string is drawn, as indicated by
Fig. 5, so that the string can be tightened, after it has become loose.
To prevent the string from sliding back accidentally, a knot may be made behind
the sleeve, or the latter may be provided with sharp teeth, either at one end or
at both ends, which allow the string to be drawn forward, but prevent it from
sliding back.
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. A hat string
or suspender having at each end a hook h or h' adapted to engage
with a spring clip or analogous holder, the said suspender being fixed to the hat,
so as to divide it into a short part a and a long part 6, in order that the hat may be

page_text: suspended either with a long string or with a short string, according to require-
ments, substantially as described.
2. A hat suspender constructed and arranged as described with reference to the
drawings.
Dated this 24th day of October 1898.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Detonators for Firing Explosives.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 26th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Detonators for Firing Explosives.
I, GEORGE PERCY BICKFORD-SMITH, of Trevarno, Helston, Cornwall, 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 relates to the construction of a detonator for firing explosives such
as are used for blasting, as I shall describe referring to the accompanying drawing
which is a longitudinal section drawn to an enlarged scale of a detonator according
to my invention.
A is a piece of wood of semicircular section along the flat side of which are led
the two insulated wires B, their ends being exposed and bent over the end of the
wood. The wood and wires are enclosed in a paper tube C which projects some
distance beyond the end of the wood.
The space in the projecting part of the tube is charged with a composition D
suitable for being fired by an electric spark. The fuse thus formed is introduced
into a tube E of brass or other suitable material in which it is held tightly by
flattening the sides of the tube upon it. The space in the tube E beyond the fuse
is charged with fulminate or other detonating material F and is scaled at the end.
When an electric current is transmitted by one of the wires B so as to produce a
spark, the composition D is ignited and it fires the detonator F.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A detonator for firing explosives constructed and operating, substantially as
described with reference to the drawing.
Dth dow of October 1898
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Firelighter.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Firelighter.
I, THOMAS PEARCE, of No. 1, Hamp Ward, Bridgwater, in the County of
Somerset, Lathrender, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
-
The original form or style of make of the firelighter which embodies the use
of slots or teeth as draught generators. This firelighter consists of
flat wood into which slots or teeth are cut or formed in such a manner as to
pieces of
create a perfect draught, no matter how carelessly the firelighter is placed in
the grate. The 2 flat pieces of wood are kept apart by smaller pieces of wood
inserted vertically in the slots at each end. An improvement in packing is
effected by the holding together of any quantity of firelighters by means of a
continuous strip of wood through the ends of the slots; as this strip is sawn
across the grain each firelighter, or group of firelighters, can easily be detached
or broken off, as required, without disturbing the remainder. The advantages
claimed are perfect ignition under any circumstances, greater economy in use
as one firelighter always produces the desired effect and an improved method of
packing.
Dated this Fourth day of November 1898
I, THOMAS PEARCE, of 1, Hamp Ward, Bridgwater, in the County of Somerset-
shire, Lathrender, 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 firelighter. The original form or style
of make of the firelighter, which embodies the use of slots or teeth as draught
generators.
And in order that my invention may be thoroughly understood, I now proceed
to describe the accompanying drawing thereof, reference being had to letters and
figures marked thereon.
Fi 1 is a side alavati

page_text: are cut with teeth c between or formed in such a manner as to create a perfect
draught, no matter how carelessly the firelighter is placed in the grate. The
two flat pieces of wood a are kept apart by smaller pieces of wood b inserted hori-
zontally in any of the slots at each end. An improvement in packing is
effected by the holding together of any quantity of firelighters by means of a
continuous strip of wood through the end of the slots; as this strip is sawn
across the grain, each firelighter or group of firelighters, can easily be detached
or broken off as required without disturbing the remainder.
The ends of the teeth c and the horizontal pieces are covered with rosin e
see Fig. 1..
The advantages claimed are perfect ignition under any circumstances, greater
economy in use, as one firelighter always produces the desired effect, and an
improved method of packing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
The firelighter, substantially as above described in the above specification and
illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 5th dow of Tul 1800
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Matches.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Matches.
We, the Firm of BOHY, GALLAY & Co., of Noyon, in the Republic of Switzer-
land, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention consists of a match which may be of any suitable form or size
whatever and the body of which may be of wood or other material, the head being
formed of a mass containing a suitable quantity of hypophosphite and more
especially of hypophosphite of calcium.
We will now give an example of the composition of a paste which may be used
for the manufacture of matches made according to our invention;
The following is its composition :

page_text: Improvements in the Manufacture of matches.
We, the Firm of BOHY, GALLAY & Co., of Noyon, in the Republic of Switzer-
land, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention consists of a match which may be of any suitable form or size
and the body of which may be of wood or other material, the head being
formed of a mass containing a suitable quantity of hypophosphite and more
especially of hypophosphite of calcium.
We will now give an example of the composition of a paste which may be used
for the manufacture of matches made according to our invention;
The following is its composition:
0,2125 kilo. glue
gum tragacanth
into 0,650 kilo water
to be dipped 12 hours and then dissolved with the help of
water-bath to 90° C. then add:
turpentine
chlorate of potash
0,030 99
0,025
"
1,006
"
0,200
0,150
"
"
0,005
to 0,010
"
0,125
"
to 0,150
"
chromate of baryta
0,200
0,010
*1
to 0,250
colour.
"
powdered glass
"
sulphur
to 0,200 kilo. hypophosphite of calcium
"
acid chromate of potassium
The mixture is then milled several times and the matches dipped into the
paste, while maintaining the latter at a constant temperature of 40° C.
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) A match characterized by its head being formed of a paste containing a
hypophosphite.
(2) A match as specified in Claim 1, the head of which is formed of a mass
composed of the above specified ingredients.
Dated this 21st day of April 1899
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Woven Figured Plushette and similar Fabrics.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Mar., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Woven Figured Plushette
and similar Fabrics.
I, WILLIAM HIRAM DENTON, of H. C. McCrea and Company Limited, of Eastfield
Mills, Halifax, in the County of York, 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 relates to improvements in the manufacture of woven figured
plushette and similar fabrics.
In carrying my improvements into effect I employ one warp and one weft instead
of two or more warps and two or more wefts as heretofore employed in weaving
similar fabrics.
The warp is preferably of cotton and the weft of wool or "cow-hair" or other
suitable material of a like nature used in the manufacture of plushette.
The warp is controlled by a Jacquard engine or other similar mechanism for
producing the figured fabric which may be woven as satin or other suitable
weave.
The figure is made by dropping the warp and throwing the weft across and
binding it in by the warp, one end in every five or eight picks and ends in satin
order or as may be required in any other desired weave.
The ground is the reverse of the figure the warp being raised instead of lowered
and the weft bound in one end at every fifth pick or other order according to the
weave of the cloth.
The accompanying diagram is a transverse vertical section of my improved
figured fabric, when woven five picks to the round, in which a designates the
cotton or other warp and b the ". cow-hair" or similar weft suitable for weaving
plushette.
The fabric when woven is afterwards raised to produce the nap or pile and
finished in the ordinary way well understood by manufacturers of plushette and
similar fabrics.
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 manufacture of woven figured plushette and similar fabrics
produced by weaving with one warp and one weft only, substantially as herein
set forth.
2. The improved manufacture of woven figured plushette and similar fabrics
produced by weaving with one warp and one weft only, and subsequently raising
the nap or pile substantially as herein set forth.
3M 1800
H. B. BARLOW & GILLETT,
Agents for Applicant, 17, St. Ann's Square, Manchester.