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Improvements in Glasses or Glass Chimneys for Lamps, Gas-burners, and other Lighting Apparatus.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 25th July, 1892-Accepted, 27th Aug., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Glasses or Glass Chimneys for Lamps, Gas-burners,
and other Lighting Apparatus.
I PROSPER GARY, of Toulouse, in the Republic of France, Merchant, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The glasses or glass chimneys for lamps, gas-burners and other lighting
apparatus, as heretofore made necessitate the employment of lamp-shades having
metallic clips or holders the use of which presents serious inconveniences. At the
contact with the hot glass the metal of these clips or holders becomes heated and
expands in such a manner that their hold upon the glass is diminished and the
stability of the lamp-shade is incomplete; moreover these clips or holders are one
of the principal causes of the numerous breakages which take place with lamp-
glasses.
I obviate these great inconveniences by my invention which consists as shown in
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawing in forming upon the glass V in the moulding
of the same, at a suitable height an exterior projection or collar A upon which is
caused to rest a ring B of any suitable form and material, as in Figure 2, or in
Figure 3, which ring receives and supports the lamp-shade C without the aid of
any clip or like holder for fastening upon the glass.
The ring B is fitted loosely upon the glass V so as not to squeeze the latter, the
expansion of which under the influence of the heat can therefore take place
freely.
Instead of being moulded externally on the glass V as in Figure 1, the collar A
may be moulded internally on the said glass as in Figure 4. In the latter case
there is inserted into the external annular groove or channel, a split ring T, which,
forming an exterior collar as above described, will support the ring B upon which
the lamp-shade rests.
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 glass or glass chimney for lamps, gas-burners and other lighting apparatus,
provided with one or more collars A formed as in Figure 1 or in Figure 4 of the
accompanying drawing and placed at a suitable height on the glass, in combination
with a suitably shaped ring B, for supporting the lamp-shade without the aid of
fastening clips or like holders on the glass.
Dated 1 of 1.... 1900
D. YOUNG & Co.,
11 & 12, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Rising Hinge for Automatically Closing Doors, Gates, and the like.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Apr., 1892-Accented, 4th June, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Rising Hinge for Automatically Closing Doors, Gates,
and the like.
I FRIEDRICH WILHELM BERGMANN, of 74, Jaegerstrasse, Barmen, in the
Kingdom of Prussia and 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 has for its object means whereby doors, gates, and the like are
rendered self closing, and relates to those kinds of hinges known as rising'
hinges.
My invention is illustrated in the drawings hereunto annexed wherein
Figure 1 shews a rising hinge according to my invention, applied as the upper
hinge of a door, and
Figures II and III are respectively an elevation and a plan of the hinge drawn
upon an enlarged scale.
Figures IV, V, and VI illustrate the lower hinge or pivot of the door.
Referring to Figures I, II, and III, it will be seen that to the door A is attached
the plate B upon which are formed the two arms d and e. The arm d supports the
pintle which is free to work in the bracket 6 formed upon the carrying plate C
attached to the door-post, while the arm e bears the weight of the door as it hangs
upon the roller g. The upper surface a of the bracket b forms an inclined plane
upon which the roller 9 travels. The roller g is journalled upon the pin con-
necting the arm e with the pintle f, and from this roller the weight of the door is
supported.
In operation, as the door is pushed open the roller y ascends the incline a on the
bracket b, thus raising the door upon its hinges more or less according to the angle
of such incline, and upon being released will return to its normal (closed) position
by gravity as will be understood.
The lower hinge of the door is illustrated in Figures 1V, V and VI, and provides
for vertical movement of the door, the bearing i of the plate D being free to rise
and fall upon the pintle k of the base plate E.
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 device for effecting the automatic closing of doors, gates, and the like, con-
sisting of the bracket 6 formed with an inclined surface upon which a roller g travels
in such a manner as to cause the door when being pushed open to rise upon its
hinges and to return to its normal position by gravitation; substantially as set forth
with reference to the drawings.
Improvements in Ploughs.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Mar., 1892-Accepted, 16th Apr., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ploughs.
I THOMAS DOWN WEEKS, of Goat Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, Farmer, 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 ploughs and consists in the application
of a cleaning blade or coulter, whereby the plough can be cleaned whilst in actual
USC. This cleaning blade is fulcrummed to the frame of the plough in front of the
ordinary fixed coulter and is connected by a rod to a lever fulcrummed near the
plough-handles so as to be within easy reach of the ploughinan who can thus work
the cleaner without leaving his place.
The accompanying drawing represents a side elevation of a modern swing-plough
of which a is the frame, the "share," the mouldboard and the ordinary
fixed coulter for cutting the furrow-slice. e is the cleaning-blade which is in
the form of a bent lever fulcrummed at e¹ and connected by rod f with a lever g
fulcrummed at in such a position that the ploughman can work the lever g
and thereby the cleaner e to and fro without quitting his place near the handles.
The depth of the cleaner may be varied by providing extra holes for the
reception of the fulcrum pin.
By my invention the plough can be cleaned whether wet or dry whilst in motion
thereby rendering the work lighter for the horses besides dispensing with the
services of the man or boy hitherto required to keep the plough clean.
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 combination with an ordinary plough, of a cleaning blade or coulter e
capable of being operated by a lever in manner and for the purpose substantially
as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 12th day of March 1892.
HUGHES, SON & Co.,
38, Chancery Lane, London, Agents.
Improvements in Apparatus for Boiling or Heating by Means of Spirit.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Dec., 1892-Accepted, 14th Jan., 1893
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Boiling or Heating by Means of
Spirit.
I, EMIL STRAUSS, of Klosterstrasse 41 Breslau, in the Empire of Germany,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
In all apparatus previously employed for boiling or heating by the burning of
boiling spirit the disadvantage is experienced that a portion of the heat developed
during the combustion of the spirit is absorbed in transforming the spirit into the
vapour which in burning forms the flame. This heat used for transforming the
spirit into vapor is lost so far as it produces no effect on the kettle or other vessel to
be heated.
This disadvantage is obviated by the improved spirit boiling apparatus illustrated
by the annexed drawing.
The kettle or vessel b is placed upon any convenient support a, the vessel being
heated by the spirit flame of the receptacle c. Since the burning spirit vapors from
the flame and the heating force of the flame is the greater, the more spirit vapors
are developed, there is arranged below the receptacle c another spirit burner d
provided with a wick e; this wick e saturated with the spirit of the receptacle d,
when kindled, produces a flame which heats the bottom of the receptacle c from
below. By this means a very large development of vapor is effected in the
receptacle c, so that the time necessary for bringing the contents of the vessel b to
boiling is reduced to nearly the half of that which would otherwise be required.
During very cold weather it happens that the spirit is not easily inflamed after
kindling, but in case of preliminary heating by the means above described, the
spirit inflames easily.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
An apparatus for boiling or heating by means of spirit, having means for the
production of a flame under the spirit containing pan whereby the spirit in the
latter is partly vaporized and the burning of the spirit produces a more concen-
trated and effective heat than without such auxiliary heater.
Dated this 19th day of December 1892.
R. HADDAN,
Herbert Haddan & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, Agent for Applicant.
A New or Improved Device or Appliance for Protecting Linen Cuffs.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Nov., 1892-Accepted, 31st Dec., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Device or Appliance for Protecting Linen
Cuffs.
I ELIZABETH DAKIN of 33, Burghley Road Hornsey 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 :-
My improved device serves a double purpose, it may either be used to protect
the cuffs from being soiled or it may be utilized as a fresh and clean substitute for
a soiled cuff.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1, is an inside view and Fig. 2 a cross section of my improved device.
Fig. 3. shows the same applied to a cuff.
The device consists of a strip of linen, calico, or other suitable material a furnished
with two button holes 6 and seamed as shewn in Figure 1. at the bottom and at the
sides in the same manner as a cuff. This strip a is turned over to form a narrow
rim or flange c the edge of which is turned in as shewn at d and stitched to the
flange. I may also make the flange e separately and sew it at the top of the
strip a. The device is placed over the cuff C in such a manner that the upper edge
of the same is inserted in the rim or fold c the latter being thus applied inside the
cuff. When the said device is merely used as a cuff protector it need not be
starched and dressed like an ordinary cuff this being only necessary when it is used
as a substitute for a soiled cuff and should then have the same outward appearance
as a cuff.
I may also make this improved device or appliance of paper, white india rubber,
or other suitable material.
Having now fully described and ascertained the nature of my said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
A device for protecting, or preserving linen and other cuffs substantially as
Herein described and shewn.
erein described and shewn.
Boted the 18th day of November 1072.
F. G. CASSELL,
Of Cassell & Co., Patent Agents,
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, W., Agent for the Applicant.
F. G. CASSELL,
Of Cassell & Co., Patent Agents,
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, W., Agent for the Applicant.
A New Fabric, suitable as a Substitute for Cotton Waste, for Cleaning parts of Machinery, and Process for Making the same.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Fabric, suitable as a Substitute for Cotton Waste, for Cleaning
parts of Machinery, and Process for Making the same.
I, PETER TEMMING, Manufacturer, of Düsseldorf, 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 a new and cheap material specially suitable for cleaning
parts of machinery, instead of using cotton waste or rags.
In order to produce such a material, 1 twist the yarn in spinning, or in the course
of manufacture, to such a degree, that, when not subjected to tension, it curls up in
the manner illustrated by Fig. 3 of the accompanying drawings.
If such yarns are wound on a reel and then taken off the reel as a whole (in the
shape of a band or sliver) they will curl, and the curls of contiguous yarns or of
contiguous layers will interlock or felt together, so as to produce a certain cohesion
between the different yarns or layers.
The threads thus curled together form a very light and loose material, which
easily absorbs oil and moisture, and is therefore specially applicable for cleaning
purposes.
When taken off the reel, the material has the shape of a muff, (Figs. 1 and 2),
which can be easily manipulated and need only be turned inside out for further use,
when the outside has become dirty.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The manufacture of a light fabric by super-twisting yarn in the course of
manufacture, then winding it on a reel and subsequently taking it off as a whole,
thereby allowing the yarn to contract, curl up and interlace, substantially as
described.
2. An unwoven light fabric composed of yarn or threads which have been
caused to curl up and interlace or hang together, in the manner substantially as
described and illustrated.
Dated this 16th day of March 1892
P. TEMMING,
By Fairfax & Wetter,
433, Strand, London, Agents.
An Improved Umbrella Frame.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 15th June, 1892-Accepted, 16th July, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Umbrella Frame.
We, MAX HARTUNG, Merchant, and ANNA ADAM both of 76 Bülow-strasse
Berlin, 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 subject of this invention is an umbrella (or parasol) frame arranged with a
In the
view to the production of a light, handsome and elegant umbrella.
manufacture of umbrellas a chief consideration that the frame of the umbrella
should be constructed so as to present, when folded up, a form as neat and elegant
as possible. In the construction forming the subject of this Patent, such a form is
obtained by reducing the size of the umbrella stick S (Fig. 2 & 3) from the part
where the stick terminates into its outer point or top. For this purpose a tube R
(Fig. 2 & 3) of smaller diameter than the stick itself and made of aluminium or
other metal is joined on or inserted in the end of the hollow umbrella stick, at the
place where the "crown or rib-socket K (Fig. 2 & 3) of the umbrella is fastened
to the umbrella stick. This place has been preferably selected because, there, the
transition from the umbrella stick S to the thinner outer top or point is rendered
crown or rib-
imperceptible, externally, by the umbrella-cap H. Between the
socket K, which carries the ribs C in hinge-joints, and the end of the umbrella
stick S itself there remains. a free space enabling the ribs C to fold up close
against the stick S, thus materially adding to the neat appearance of the umbrella.
The central rib-supports or stretchers T (Fig. 1 & 2) are U-shaped in section, so
that the ribs C, when the umbrella is folded up may lie in the grooves of the
stretchers. The rib ends, C, are provided with incisions or grooves up to their tips,
and are chamfered or hollowed out in the region of the "slide-crown or stretcher
socket of the slide-ring, L, so as to lie up close to the stick in that place also, and
prevent any impairment of the slender appearance of the umbrella in that part.
"
"
By such an arrangement of the umbrella frame, and by making the umbrella
stick S of aluminium, an elegant and neat appearance and a pleasant lightness of
weight of the umbrella is obtained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
In an umbrella the use of a tube of aluminium or other suitable metal, as an
umbrella stick, a cap forming the transition of the umbrella stick into the thinner
point or outer end, as well as the hinge-ring with hollow spaces permitting a close
folding down of the umbrella ribs against the stick, and finally the ribs grooved up
to their ends and arranged so as to fold up into the grooves of U-shaped
stretchers.
1
1
1000
An Improved Kettle.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Nov., 1892-Accepted, 10th Dec., 1892
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Kettle.
We, CHARLES STRANGWAYS TEMPLER of 1 Grove Villa, Teignmouth,
Gentleman and FREDERICK THOMAS FOLLAND, of Station Road, Teignmouth,
Fruiterer, both in the County of Devon, 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 construct kettles so that they may boil more
rapidly than hitherto.
And in order that our said invention may be fully understood we will refer to the
drawings accompanying this Specification in which :-Fig. 1 shews elevation of
kettle and Fig. 2, section of same. The same letters denote the same parts in
both views
a shews kettle flue or opening passing through same for the heat to pass
through.
It will be seen that the water will boil much quicker by this arrangement on
account of the heat passing the kettle whereby a much larger surface is exposed
to the fire than is the case with kettles constructed as heretofore.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
:-
Kettles having a flue or opening made through same substantially as and for the
purpose set forth
1000
5 10th day of November 1892.
BROWNE & Co.,
9, Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, W.C., Agents for Applicants.
BROWNE & Co.,
9, Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, W.C., Agents for Applicants.
Improvements in the Driving Gear of Velocipedes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Oct., 1892-Accepted, 3rd Dec., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Driving Gear of Velocipedes.
I, ALBERT EDWARD PRESTON of 27 Darlington Road Southsea Hauts,
Pianoforte Tuner, 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 driving gear of velocipdes and has
for its object to increase the gear of such machines so as to obtain a higher speed
than with the velocipedes hitherto constructed.
My invention consists in interposing two intermediate chain or sprocket wheels
between the ordinary sprocket wheel mounted on the hub of the driving wheel of a
velocipede and the other similar wheel mounted on the axis of the pedals and in
thus using two short chains instead of one long chain, these two short chains passing
over the pedal wheel and the smaller of the two intermediate wheels which form
one piece mounted on an extension of the frame of the machine and the other chain
passing over the larger intermediate wheel and over the sprocket wheel mounted
on the hub aforesaid.
In the accompanying drawings
Figs. 1 and 2 are diagrammatic views illustrating my invention in side elevation
and in plan respectively.
Figure 3 is a side elevation of a bicycle provided with my improved gear.
Like letters of reference indicate corresponding parts throughout the figures.
As clearly shown in the drawings, I mount on a bracket 6 fixed to the tube t of
the frame F of a velocipede, a casting or steel piece consisting of two chain or
sprocket wheels, a large wheel w³ and a small wheel w. These two wheels to w¹
are connected by a chain c¹ while the two wheels wand are connected by a
chain c.
Motion being imparted by the riders feet to the pedal wheel w, the
chain communicates this motion to the wheel w, while the chain c further
transmits the same to the hub wheel w³, thus revolving the driving wheel W. I do
not restrict myself to the method of mounting the wheels to and to illustrated in
the drawings but may fit them in any other suitable manner for the purpose of
view.
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 the gear of velocipedes, mounting two intermediate chain or sprocket
wheels on the frame of the machine and connecting them by two chains with the
pedal wheel and the hub wheel of the driving wheel respectively for the purpose of
obtaining an increase in the speed of the velocipede substantially as herein described
and shown and for the purpose set forth.
1000
F. G. CASSELL,
Of Cassell & Co., Patent Agents,
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, W.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Enema Boxes and Syringes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Feb., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 10th Oct., 1892-Accepted, 17th Dec., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Enema Boxes and Syringes.
THOMAS FRANK LYNCH trading as Lynch & Co. Druggists Sundrymen of
192 Aldersgate Street in the City of London do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
Improvements in aparatus for the administration of enemata consisting of an
enema syringe fitted with a screw on suction end for screwing into the end of box
in which the said enema is carried thus utilising the box as a reservoir for the fluid
to be injected.
THOMAS FRANK LYNCH.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Enema Boxes and Syringes.
I, THOMAS FRANK LYNCH 192 Aldersgate Street London Druggists Sundry-
inan and Dealer in Surgical Instruments do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of my invention is to produce an enema apparatus for the administra-
tion of injections without the possibility of injecting air.
For this purpose I construct the box (which contains the syringe or injector) of
metal or other suitable material, with a screw or plug or any other suitable union
at base to which the syringe may be attached.
In order that the said invention may be more readily understood I will describe
the accompanying drawings.
A. is a male screw or other suitable union attached to tubing C. which leads to
the enema or injector.
"
B. is a female screw let into end of reservoir D.
The action of my invention may briefly described thus
When it is desired to use the apparatus, the enema is removed from inside the
box or reservoir and, screw A is screwed into B. the injection may now be put into
reservoir D and enema manipulated which will result in the injection being
administered without the possibility of injecting air.
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.
I. A box for containing syringe and also forming the reservoir for fluid to be
injected.
II. An enema apparatus for administering injections without the possibility of
injecting air.
III. Portability.
Method for Making Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydrate).
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Mar., 1892-Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Method for Making Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydrate).
JOSHUA CALEB ODY, F.I.C. Roselands, Millbrook, near Southampton,
Analytical Chemist & Works Manager do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
1st. To a solution of calcium phosphate is added a solution of sulphate of soda.
The two acids, sulphuric (in the sulphate of soda) and phosphoric (in the phosphate
of lime) exchange places there being thrown out of solution a precipitate of
sulphate of lime & a clear solution of phosphate of soda remains.
2nd. This clear solution of phosphate of soda is boiled with caustic lime (hydrate
of lime). The caustic lime combines with the phosphoric acid in the phosphate of
soda, a compound phosphate of lime being thrown out of solution, caustic soda
being left in solution. This can either be used in solution for the various things
caustic soda is used for, or the solution evaporated to dryness & so make it in the
solid state.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare what I
claim is,
1st. The much less cost in price by this method to the method in general use for
the production of caustic soda.
2. The simple plant necessary for production.
3. The using of phosphate of lime over & over again, so that in the production
of caustic soda by my method there is no waste products whatever.
Dated this 18th day of March 1892.
JOSHUA CALEB ODY.
An Improved Combination Cigar Cutter, Wire Cutter, and Carriage Door Key.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Nov.. 1892-Accepted, 11th Feb., 1893
UM DELE
An Improved Combination Cigar Cutter, Wire Cutter, and Carriage
Door Key.
JOHN ROBERT WATTS, Lambert Street, Sheffield, Cutlery 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 has for its object the production of a handy pocket article capable
of being used readily for any or all of the said purposes.
In carrying my invention into practice, I form out of a suitable quality of steel,
what may be called the blades of the instrument, which preferably are shaped with
bows at one end, something after the style of scissors; and about midway in the
length of one blade I form an opening into which the end of a cigar may be inserted,
a corresponding portion of the second blade is worked away to produce a knife or
cutting edge for severing the protruding end of the cigar. The extreme ends of
both blades are hollowed or worked to a suitable shape to form a pair of cutters for
severing wire and like substances. Both blades are held together by a steel rivet
placed near to the cutting ends, and which thus operates as a fulcrum while in use.
To render the article available as a carriage door key, I either make the blades
thicker where the rivet passes through, or I attach thereto small steel plates or
washers of sufficient thickness to make up to a square section of the required size to
fit the keyhole in such locks.
And that my invention may be properly understood, I will now refer to the
sheet of drawings hereunto annexed wherein,
Fig. 1. is a side view of a pair of blades before putting together.
Fig. 2. shows the article complete with blades opened ready for cutting.
Fig. 3. shows the same closed, and ready for the pocket, or for use as a
door key.
Fig. 4. is an edge view, showing method of making up with side plates attached.
A. is one of the blades with a knife edge G. and is fitted to the other blade B.
having a circular bevilled opening D. and E. E. are the side plates or washers making
up the head to proper shape and size for use as a door key.
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 formation and combination in one article suitable for the pocket, of means
for cutting cigar ends at one portion, metallic wires at one extremity, and when
closed, for operating the usual carriage door locks, all substantially as described &
illustrated.
An Improved Device for Stopping or Sealing Drains or Pipes, so as to Permit of the Smoke Test being Applied thereto, and for similar purposes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Sept., 1892-Accepted, 12th Nov., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Device for Stopping or Sealing Drains or Pipes, so as
to Permit of the Smoke Test being Applied thereto, and for
similar purposes.
1, JOHN GEORGE KIRTLEY, of 9 St. Thomas' Street, Bishopwearmouth,
Sunderland in the County of Durham, Sanitary 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 :--
This invention relates to an improved device for stopping or sealing drains or
pipes so as to permit of the smoke test being applied thereto and for similar
purposes.
In the sanitary examination of drains by means of the smoke test it is generally
necessary to close the opening of the pipe or drain except that portion thereof
where the smoke is to be applied and for this purpose 1 have devised the following
simple apparatus which I shall proceed to explain by means of the accompanying
drawings in which
Figure 1 shows a vertical sectional elevation and Figure 2 a section on line A. B
therein and in the following description like marks of reference indicate like
parts.
In the drawings, A. is a flexible and collapsable india rubber bag traversed by a
pipe A', jointed hermetically to the bag at its points of contact therewith. One
end of this pipe may protrude somewhat from the india rubber bag.
A is an auxiliary inflation tube connected to the bag A and provided at its
opposite end with a screw or other stop valve or cock A³ of any known and
convenient type.
To apply the apparatus, place the bag inside the pipe or drain D requiring
stopping or sealing and inflate it by means of forcing air down the tube A² into
the bag. The bag will enlarge and efficiently seal the drain, when the flexible or
other piping conveying the smoke or vapour for testing purposes may be coupled
onto the protruding end of the pipe A¹.
Any sort of coupling may be used at this joint and as soon as the test is com-
pleted, by admitting the escape of air from the bag A by opening the cock or
valve at A3, it will collapse and can then be readily removed.
Air may be forced into the bag either by a pump or by the lungs according to
the amount of pressure required.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. The improved device for stopping or scaling drains so as to permit of the
smoke test being applied thereto and for like purposes consisting in the com-
bination with a flexible india rubber bag or vessel of a transverse pipe and an
inflation tube, the parts being arranged and designed to operate substantially in the
ruanner set forth.
Dated this 26th day of September 1899
A. CRAWHALL CHAPMAN,
3, St. Nicholas Buildings, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Patent Agent.
Improvements in Velocipedes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 12th July, 1892-Accepted, 3rd Sept., 1892
Improvements in Velocipedes.
I, KARL WIELAND of Rossmarkt, Frankfurt a/Main in the German Empire,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
This invention relates to a novel means for driving velocipedes by friction or
toothed gearing.
Referring to the accompanying drawing
Fig. 1 is a horizontal part sectional view and Fig. 2 a part side view of a
velocipede with the invention applied thereto.
a is the axle on the ends of which the treadle cranks k are formed or fixed.
are two friction or toothed wheels fixed on axle a so that when this revolves they
also revolve within the nave e in which one end of the wheel spokes are fixed.
The inner circumference of the nave is provided with a V shaped or prismatic
surface d or with teeth against or in which, as the case may be, wheels
The diameter of wheels is less than the inner diameter of nave é.
engage.
When axle a is caused to revolve by treadle action wheels will bear against the
inner circumference of nave e and drive round the velocipede wheel. In order,
when the velocipede receives a shock or a blow, to prevent wheels from getting
out of their place within the nave e, guard plates c are provided. These are placed
loose on axle a and are fixed to fork y at f, the fork being also mounted on
axle a.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
In velocipedes frictional or toothed gearing located within the nave of the
velocipede wheel and driven by the treadle action of the rider for the purpose
specified substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 12th day of July 1892.
CAPITAINE & VON HERTLING,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
A New or Improved Device for Curing Smoky Chimneys.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Jan., 1892-Accepted, 20th Feb., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Device for Curing Smoky Chimneys.
I, JAMES MASON BARBER of Town Hall Westminster Gentleman, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention relates to a new or improved device for curing smoky chimneys
and has for its object to prevent down draught while at the same time increasing
the up draught. By reason of my improved smoke curing device I am enabled to
dispense with unsightly chimney pots, cowls, and the like, and to reduce the
consumption of coal, there being moreover far less risk of chimneys catching
fire than heretofore.
In carrying my invention into practice I provide a centrally perforated flanged
trapezoidal piece of fire clay, metal or the like, which I fix in any suitable manner
at the back of a fire place just above the register of the stove, so as to allow the
said register to be opened or closed according as required.
In the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is an elevation of a chimney piece and stove showing my improved device
fixed behind the same.
Figure 2 is a central vertical section of the chimney-piece and stove illustrated
in Fig. 1.
Figure 3 is a front view of my improved device fixed in position and
Figure 4 is a plan thereof.
My improved device consists of a trapezoidal piece or sheet a centrally perforated
at for the escape of the smoke and other products of combustion and furnished
with flanges which are secured to the brickwork of the chimney the sides of the
device a being walled in as shown in Fig. 3.
The device is so fixed (Fig. 2) that the register d of the stove e is free to
move forward or backward in order to close or open the stove as heretofore
practised.
As my improvements are capable of some modification without departing from
the principle thereof, I do not restrict myself to materials, dimensions, or to the
precise form or placement of the parts thereof.
Having now fully described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The improved device for curing smoky chimneys substantially as herein
described and shown.
Dated this 19th day of January 1892.
F. G. CASSELL,
Of Cassell & Co.,
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, W.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Treads of Spades.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Mar., 1892-Accepted, 4th June, 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Treads of Spades.
We, AUGUSTUS EDWARD STAYNER, The Hollies, Norton Lees, Sheffield
Manufacturer, and WILLIAM ROBERTS, Salisbury Villas, Meersbrook Bank,
Sheffield, Foreman, 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:―
Hitherto the treads of spades have been made out of a plain strip of sheet steel or
iron pointed at one end and having one or two slots punched through them to receive
projections made on the top of the blade of the spade which are rivetted over the
tread after being passed through the slots provided for them.
The chief objections to these treads are, the projections on the spade, to secure
the treads, are easily broken off, or the treads break, through being weakened by
having the slots punched through them, also when the tread is broken off it cannot
be replaced easily.
These objections are entirely overcome by this invention, the tread is much
stronger and cannot easily be broken, and if broken can readily be replaced.
To effect these improvements the treads of spades are made with two lugs at
one end, to clip the top of the spade, and a point at the other end to drive into the
wooden handle, when the spade is made with the ordinary straps for securing the
handle, and with lugs at each end when it is made with a solid neck, and the tread
could not be driven into it.
A hole is bored through the lugs and the top of the blade of the spade, when the
tread is in its proper position, and there secured by a rivet or rivets.
These improved treads are made of sheet steel or iron stamped or pressed
into the required form, or of cast malleable iron, or cast steel or other suitable
metal.
To render the carrying out of this invention clearly understood one sheet
of drawings is annexed, in which like letters refer to like parts in each figure.
Fig. 1. is a side elevation of the tread, with lugs at one end and a point at the
other.
Fig. 2. is an end view of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3. is a plan of Fig. 1.
Fig. 4 is a side elevation of the tread with lugs at both ends.
Fig. 5 is an end view of Fig. 4.
Fig. 6 is a plan of Fig. 4.
a, are the lugs for securing the tread to the blade of the spade.
b, is the point for driving into the wooden handle.
c, are the holes for rivets for securing the tread to the spade.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
Improvements relating to Aërated Beverages.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Jan., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 18th Nov., 1892-Accepted, 21st Jan., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Aërated Beverages.
I, FRANK ABRAHAM, 5 Lawrence Pountney Lane, Cannon Street, in the
County of London, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
My invention relates to aërated beverages more particularly to spirituous
beverages and has for its object the manufacture of an aërated spirit in a form
convenient for sale.
In carrying my invention into practice I according to one process mix with the
spirit that is required to be aërated a suitable quantity of water, and I then aërate
the mixture. According to a modification of iny invention instead of using water
simply for mixing with the spirit I use the compound for example from which soda
water or other mineral water is produced before the said compound is aërated, and
I then aërate the mixture. The aërated spirit thus produced may be bottled in any
suitable manner and sold as an aërated spirituous beverage.
Dated this 20th day of January 1892.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Aërated Beverages.
FRANK ABRAHAM 5 Lawrence Pountney Lane Cannon Street London,
Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
The fusion, or blending of mineral waters, with wines, spirit, milk etc.—so that
they may be supplied to the public in the blended state-for example that a bottle of
whiskey & soda " or "brandy & lemonade or "soda & milk" may he handed on
demand to a purchaser, no blending being necessary by the assistant supplying.
"
The spirit wine or beverage required is added in such proportions as the time for
keeping may necessitate-during the manufacture of the aërated waters-so that
what at present is not obtainable-viz. a ready made-up combination of wine spirit
&c., with aërated waters will by this discovery be attainable. An example will
simplyfy. Say "a whisky & soda" is required at a refreshment-bar. Much time is
lost by the attendant blending the whisky with the soda water, & the public has
to accept any quality of whisky tendered. By this discovery one may demand-
and get a bottle already blended, of some reliable quality-thus not only saving
time, but protecting the public against bad wine, spirits &c.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is,
Blending aerated waters with wines or spirits &c. during the process of
manufacture in the manner above described.
16th Lanu 1902
FRANK ABRAHAM.
Improvements in Metal Standards or Posts for Fencing and the like.
Year: 1892

page_text: COMPLETE, SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Metal Standards or Posts for Fencing and
the like.
I DAVID ROWELL, Engineer, of 5 Victoria Street, Westminster, 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 for improvements in metal standards or posts for fencing and the
like has for its object to dispense with the use of separate earth plates for the
standards or posts and the stays or struts and to provide a simple and efficient self-
contained metal standard or post for fencing purposes; and consists of a detachable
earthplate provided at or near one end with a hole corresponding to the section of
the standard or post, and at or near the other end with a hole to which a side stay
or strut connecting it to the standard or post is bolted so that the standard or post,
earthplate, and stay or strut are all firmly connected so as to form a strong stable
standard for fencing.
The accompanying drawing is a perspective view of a standard or post according
to this invention and supporting ordinary railings.
The earthplate A is provided with a hole C at one end corresponding to the
section of the post D. The post D is firmly secured to the earthplate by means of
the diagonal stay F bolted at the other end of the earthplate at G and to the web
of the post A at H.
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 post or standard for fencing purposes consisting of a straight post or
standard of the desired section, of a detachable earthplate with a hole through
which the straight post or standard is passed, and of a diagonal stay fixed to the
post or standard and to the carthplate, the whole substantially as described.
2. The improvements in metal standards or posts for fencing and the like sub-
stantially as described with reference to the drawings.
Dated this 29th day of February 1892.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, Agents.
Improvements in Apparatus for Utilizing the Overflow Beer, Porter, or other Liquids Accumulating in the Troughs of Beer or other Pumps.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, Sth Sept., 1892-Accepted, 22nd Oct., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Utilizing the Overflow Beer,
Porter, or other Liquids Accumulating in the Troughs of
Beer or other Pumps.
I, JOHN HANSOx of the Britannia Inn, Woolshops, Halifax in the County of
York, 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 utilize the overflow beer or porter accumulating
applied.
Fig. 2. is an enlarged sectional front view of box or cistern showing float and
valve.
I construct my apparatus as follows:-Underneath the trough A of the pump B,
or in any other suitable position, I place a suitable box or cistern C connected to
the said trough by means of a pipe or tube D, within this box or cistern is a float E
and valve F, the valve being connected by means of a pipe G, with the pipe H
from the beer, porter or other barrel, below the pump cylinder H' as the over-
flow or waste beer accumulates in the trough A of the pump B, it passes by means
of the pipe D into the box or cistern C, raising the float and opening the valve F,
so that when the pump is operated it raises or draws off the overflow beer or porter
from the trough A, simultaneously and automatically with the fresh beer from the
barrel; thus preventing any beer, porter or other liquids from accumulating in the
trough of the beer pump.
When the beer or porter is very ripe or very highly fermented, to prevent the
same from forcing its way into the trough A, I preferably place a check valve J
upon the pipe G, midway between the main beer pipe H and the box or cistern C.
Also I fix a tap and valve K upon the beer pipe H, connected with this tap is a
lever L, this lever being operated by a fulcrum lever M and handle N from outside
of the pump, so that when desired, the beer from the barrel may be shut off (by
means of the said tap K and levers L and M) and the overflow beer pumped direct
from the trough.
To prevent the said pump from losing its prime, should air get into the pipe
through the tap K, I fix below the same a second check valve P, which prevents
the air from passing into the pipe, thus keeping the pump in good working
order.
A pipe and tap R is attached to the bottom of the cistern C for draining the
said cistern when desired.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The use and employment of a cistern or box C in which is a float E and
valve F, pipes D and G, as and for the purposes substantially such as shown and
described.

page_text: 2. The general arrangement and construction of apparatus as and for the purposes
such as shown and described.
Dated this Seventh day of September 1892.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Patent Agent for the Applicant.