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An Improved Chimney Top, applicable also as a Ventilator.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Nov., 1891-Accepted, 24th Dec., 1891
COME DRIE SIECTICATION.
An Improved Chimney Top, applicable also as a Ventilator.
I JOHN WRIGHT of 79 Corporation Street Manchester in the County of
Lancaster, Estate 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 relates principally to the construction of an improved chimney
top designed for the purpose of preventing the liability to down draught and to
promote or create a constant upward current in the chimney or flue, and the same
construction is also equally applicable as a ventilator for the removal of foul air or
vapours from, and the induction of a current of pure air into, apartments or other
buildings or places.
The nature of my said invention and the manner in which the same is to be
performed or carried into practical effect will be readily understood on reference to
the sheet of drawings hereunto annexed and the following explanation thereof.
Fig. 1 on the drawings is an elevation (partly in section) of one of my improved
chimney tops and Fig. 2 is a plan view of the top cone of the same.
On the drawing the chimney top is represented as made of sheet metal and the
top cone as of solid wood, but the improved chimney top may be made of earthen-
ware or fireclay if preferred and the top cone may be made hollow provided that it
presents a solid surface externally.
My present invention contains some of the principal features of a chimney top
for which I obtained Letters Patent No. 15071 dated 5th November 1887, being
made with a lower portion or shaft a of a cylindrical form, supporting at or near
its upper end, by brackets an outer cylindrical casing e of a larger diameter
which is open at top and bottom.
The inverted cone e (in the previous arrangement) is however dispensed with,
and a conical ring d is fitted at the top of the cylinder and a series of similar
conical rings e (preferably curved or splayed) are fixed at suitable distances apart
above the same thus forming a kind of venetian or louvre top.
At a similar distance above the topmost of these conical rings I fix a solid top
cone the base of which is flat and the exterior preferably curved or splayed and
fitted with three wings or divisions thereby giving an upward direction to any
current of air that may strike against it in a lateral direction and assisting the
venetians or louvres e in inducing an upward current of air in the interior of the
shaft a.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed declare that what
I claim is:-
The improved construction of chimney top or ventilator substantially as herein-
before more particularly described and illustrated by the drawings annexed.
Dated this 20th day of November 1891.
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Finishing or Polishing of the Edges of all kinds of Leather-covered Buckles, Rings, and other Articles of Leather, and Means and Tools employed therefor.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Finishing or Polishing of the Edges of all
kinds of Leather-covered Buckles, Rings, and other Articles of
Leather, and Means and Tools employed therefor.
I, ALFRED STANLEY Buckle Manufacturer 27 Wednesbury Road Walsall in
the County of 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 finishing of the edges of leather-covered buckles and other articles of leather
is usually done by hand, which is most laborious and uncertain in effect, and can
only be accomplished by skilled workpeople.
By my improvements this finishing is accomplished by machinery and tools in
lieu of hand work.
I do this firstly by putting on the size or colour to the edge of buckles by means
of revolving discs which are made of wood or iron, and covered with a soft material
saturated with solution or size and secondly, by polishing the said edges by means
of specially designed discs, made of any hard substance, with grooves, which if
necessary can be heated.
Figure 1. shews a leather-covered buckle after it has been stitched and is ready
for clipping the edges.
Figure 2. shews a leather-covered buckle after the edges have been clipped.
Figure 3. represents the edge view of Figure 2 and it is the finishing, polishing
or burnishing of such, and similar edges that these improvements are made to
effect.
Figure 4. represents a revolving disc, covered with cloth or some soft material,
which is saturated with solution to be applied to the edges of a buckle, ring or
similar article of manufacture.
Figure 5. represents a revolving disc of a hard metallic or other substance, which
is shaped, so that when the edge of a leather-covered buckle is applied to it, it both
shapes and polishes it.
PROCESS OF FINISHING.
After the superfluous edges of the leather covered buckle Figure 1. have been
clipped off Figure 2. I take the said buckle and place it on a mandril a Figure 4
and hold the edge Figure 3 to the wet revolving surface of disc as shewn in
Figure 4. By this method the whole of the edge of buckle is coated with solution
and ready for finishing or polishing. I then take the buckle still on mandril a
Fig. 5 and hold it to the surface of bright polished grooves of revolving disc as
shewn in Figure 5 which puts a high polish on, and shapes the edge of the buckle
the buckle is then so far as the leather part is concerned, completed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be perforined, I declare that what I
claim is
First The finishing or polishing of the edges of all kinds of leather covered
buckles, rings and other articles of leather, as set forth, by revolving discs.
Second-That the finishing is better and the labour and cost less than formerly.
Dad his 11th daw of Namhan 1901
ALFRED STANLEY.
Improvements in Pillow and Bolster Slips.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct.. 1891-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1891
COMPLETE SI MUIFICATIVA
Improvements in Pillow and Bolster Slips.
JOHN RODGER, Hawthornbank, Bishopbriggs, North Britain, Warehouseman,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
In the pillow and bolster slips now in general use, the seams are invariably thick,
rough, and unsightly, owing to the manner in which they are stitched and my object
is to obviate these defects.
In carrying out my invention I form the upper and lower parts of the pillow or
bolster slip, of two separate pieces of fabric, of any required size or shape as in
Figures 1, and 2.
Figure 1, is the upper part, and Figure 2, the lower part of the said pieces of
fabric.
I then take a strap or band of fabric, a, of any required length and width, and
this I stitch to the edge of the upper part of the fabric, along the whole width a¹ a¹
in Figure 3.
I then place the upper part of fabric Figure 1, upon the lower part Figure 2.
I then take straps or bands of fabric of any required length and width, and these I
place under the lower part of fabric as shewn in Figure 4 at b. b. b.
I then stitch the upper part, lower part, and the straps or bands b. b. b. all
together along the edges bbb. I then take the straps or bands of fabric b. b. b.
and turn each of them over from the lower part, until they lie the
upon upper part
as in Figure 5. I then sew or stitch the edges 62626 of the straps or bands of
fabric b. b. b. to the upper part of the pillow or bolster slip. I also turn the strap
or band, a, over, (from the position shewn in Figure 3,) upon the upper part, and
stitch the edge a to the upper part. The pillow or bolster slip is thus formed
with an opening at the top part c. for the insertion of the pillow or bolster.
The said opening c I fasten in any suitable manner. The ends of the straps or
bands I stitch to the upper or lower parts of the fabric in a suitable manner as may
be 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 making of a pillow or bolster slip of any description of textile fabric in
the manner described in Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. and 5.
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Ostalo 1901
H. & R. THORD,
Agents for Applicant.
Improvement in Bath Tubs.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Dec., 1891-Accepted, 13th Feb., 1892
UUMI IMI SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Bath Tubs.
We, KALLMANN GLASS, Gentleman, and IGNATZ HERRMANN ROSENFELD,
Gentleman, both of 82-4 Nassau Street, New York, County and State of New
York, United States of America, 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 bath tub composed of two sections connected by
means of hinges.
If the tub is not used and is folded upwards, it constitutes a wash stand and
bureau.
Fig. 1 is a section of the tub showing it folded up.
Fig. 2 an end view thereof.
Fig. 3 a section showing it folded down.
Figs. 4 and 5 are details of the eccentric showing it open and closed.
Fig. 6 is a detail of the packing between the sections.
a, b, are the two sections of the bath tub, connected at the upper edges by
hinges c. Into the edge of section a, there is let in a rubber packing d, that abuts
against the edge of section b, to produce a tight joint. At its lower edge the
section a, is provided with eccentric hooks e, engaging pins f, on section. These
hooks are attached to a common shaft g, that has a squared end and may be turned
by a suitable key. Thus the sections a, b, can be drawn tightly together to prevent
any leakage. The eccentrics, are provided with teeth that are engaged by
clicks h, to prevent spontaneous opening.
If the tub is folded up (Figs. 1 & 2) it constitutes a wash stand and bureau.
The basin i, in section, is provided with the outlet pipe, which enters at its
lower end a pipe k, within section a. This pipe k, is connected with the discharge
pipe of the house. The pipe, is provided with the overflow branch j¹, and the
pipe k, is provided with the overflow branch k¹.
The wash stand is closed
,, are the faucets for admitting hot and cold water.
on top by a door m, and at the front by a door n. The latter must be opened
before the section, can be folded down.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. A. bath tub composed of two hinged sections, a water tight packing and
eccentric hooks e, and pins f, for drawing the sections together, substantially as
specified.
2. A. bath tub composed of two hinged sections and provided with tubes j, k,
that communicate with each other when the tub is folded up, substantially as
specified.
3. A bath tub composed of two hinged sections and provided with tubes j, k.
and overflow branches j', ', substantially as specified.
4. The combination of the hinged sections a, b, with toothed eccentric hooks e,
pins f, and clicks h, engaging the teeth on the hooks, substantially as specified.
5. The combination of the hinged sections a, b, with the basin i, and the
doors m, n, substantially as specified.
Dated this 22nd day of December 1891.
HERBERT J. ALLISON.
An Improved Tobacco Pipe Cleaner.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Aug., 1891-Accepted, 24th Oct., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
An Improved Tobacco Pipe Cleaner.
I WILLIAM WIRZ, Manufacturer of Neuhofstrasse 46 Frankfort on the Maine
in the Empire of Germany 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 :-
In the receptacle a is suspended the boiler & which is heated by the spirit lamp c.
By means of the tapped neck d of the boiler cover which serves also for filling
purposes the bent or curved pipe e can be fixed in the boiler. This pipe is furnished
close to the bottom of the boiler with perforations and close below the boiler lid
with perforations g. Between these perforations g and the pipe e is surrounded
by the sheath which is connected by means of the slot i with the pin k so that the
sheath can be moved by means of this pin k in such a manner that the holes g can
be closed and the holes opened or the holes can be closed and the holes g opened
or both the holes f and g can be opened. Over the pointed end of the pipe e is
placed the pipe stem to be cleaned and if after the water boils the perforations g
are opened the steam will escape but if the perforations/are opened the water will
run out and when the two sets of perforations and 7 are opened water mixed with
steam will be allowed to run out.
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 pipe cleaner in which a sheath moved by the pin and surrounding the outlet
pipe e will allow accordingly as it is placed water or steam or a mixture of both to
run out substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
Dated this 90th dov of Aust 1901
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Patentee.
Improvements in connection with Horses' Nose Bags.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 18th July, 1891-Accepted, 29th Aug.. 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in connection with Horses' Nose Bags.
I HENRY WILLIAM WILLIAMSON Dramatic Author 29 Handforth Road
Clapham Road, London, S.W. % Mrs. Halcrow, 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 :-
Improvements in connection with Horses Nose Bags, on the following principles.
A leather strap with buckle to be placed on the horses, head behind the ears,
extending to about the middle of the head on each side. Attached on each side is
a round metal box, lying flat to the head, containing steel springs, which controles
a chain or strap that will admit of being drawn out the required distance and
gathered back by the spring. At the end of the chain or strap on each side is a
spring hook to be attached to the nose bag. When the bag has its full compliment
of provinder the weight of same draws the chain or strap out of the box and as the
horse by eating reduces the weight of provinder so the nose bag gradually rises up
the horses head-allowing the animal to obtain the provinder at the bottom of the
bag, obviating the continual throwing up of its head, and wasting a large proportion
of its food, as with the old system. A spiral spring about six inches in length,
incased in leather, to hang by the side of the horses head, will be employed, as a
cheaper method bringing about the same result as previously described.
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―
1st. That the appliance is perfectly new, not having been used in connection with
horses nose bags, previously.
2nd. That it will conduce greatly to the comfort of all horses requiring to be fed
away from their stables. For the reason that as the animal eats its food (thereby
reducing the weight) so the bag will gradually rise bringing the food to its mouth,
in place of its having to throw up its head in order to obtain it, which action
entails the loss of a large proportion of food, by being thrown out of the bag on to
the ground.
Dated this 18th day of July 1891.
A Self Lubricating Arrangement for Door and Window Hinges.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Aug., 1891-Accepted, 12th Sept., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Self Lubricating Arrangement for Door and Window Hinges.
I, LUDWIG DAHMEN of 72 Sudstrasse, Elberfeld Germany, Mechanic, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to the lubricating of door and window hinges and it has
for its object to make such hinges self lubricating, thereby obviating the necessity
of swinging the doors or windows to and fro while oiling the hinges by hand.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have hereunto
appended an explanatory sheet of drawings whereon two different styles of lubrica-
ting an ordinary hinge are shown.
On the drawing :-
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Fig. 1 shows a hinge in side elevation, the lower leaf being in part section. In
this figure the upper leaf a of the hinge is made in one with the spindle k, the lower
leaf turning on the spindle.
Fig. 2 shows in part side elevation a similar hinge to Fig. 1 but with the action
reversed, the lower leaf being connected to the spindle whilst the upper leaf a¹
turns on the spindle.
In Fig. 1 a small cup or receiver f for holding, oil is made on or fitted to the
cylindrical part of the leaf a. The cup is closed by a lid g which may be made in
any suitable shape and be decorated with representations of men's or animals' heads
or other decorations. The channel (shown dotted) which is small enough to only
allow the oil to pass in small drops conducts the oil to a gutter i fitted on top of the
leaf and around the spindle k. The oil passes through a hole in the gutter to the
spiral groove around the spindle whence it is distributed all over the surface of
the spindle and thus keeps it lubricated.
The lower part of the cylinder of the leaf b is closed up by a hollow plug c of
acorn or other shape which serves as a collector for any drops of used oil. d shows
the hollow part of the plug. The collector is closed by a screw plug e.
In Fig. 2 the lubricating arrangement is at the top of the hinge. In this view
the oil is conducted from the reservoir or hollow plug c (which is similar to the
plug e Fig. 1) down the channel to the spindle ¹ and lubricates it. The gutter i
which, in this case, has no hole in it, serves to collect any drips.
The invention is applicable to all suitable forms of door and window hinges.
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 self lubricating arrangement for door and window hinges substantially as
herein before described with reference to the drawings annexed.
Dated this 11th day of August 1891
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
An Improved Machine for Uprooting Weeds and Grass.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 6th May, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 6th Feb., 1892-Accepted, 19th Mar.. 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Machine for Uprooting Weeds and Grass.
I HERMANN ADOLPH AHNER, of Meinersdorf in the Kingdom of Saxony,
German Empire do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
The improved machine according to my invention is made similarly to the well
known lawn mowing machines, but instead of the revolving knives there is a drum
provided with spikes placed spirally round the drum. When the machine is
travelled over the ground the spikes tear up and uproot grass, weeds and the like
growing in the footpaths of gardens or in other places where not desired.
Dated this 6th day of May 1891.
BONNE & CO.,
57 & 58, Chancery Lane, Authorised Patent and Trade Mark Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Machine for Uprooting Weeds and Grass.
I, HERMANN ADOLPH AHNER of Meinersdorf, Saxony, 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—
The improved machine according to my invention is made similarly to the well
known lawn mowing machines; but instead of the revolving knives there is a drum
provided with spikes placed spirally round the drum. When the machine travels
over the ground the spikes tear up and uproot grass, weeds and the like growing in
the footpaths of gardens or in other places where not desired.
The accompanying drawing represents an improved machine according to my
invention, Fig. 1 giving a side-view and Fig. 2 the ground plan.
In frame the sides of which are connected by cross rod or handle h are fixed
wheels a band g; b gearing by cog-wheel d attached to it into cog-wheel d' which
is attached to working roller e which latter is thus caused to revolve with increased
speed. Upon e are fixed a number of rails--the drawing shews six-upon which
spikes fare fixed in spiral lines; by this arrangement each spike describes a circle
close to the one described by its neighbour.
When the machine is held in the position shewn in the drawing i.e. wheel g
resting on the ground the spikes f will protrude into the soil and when the machine
is put in motion tear up the soil and uproot any weeds that may happen to be
there.
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 a machine for raking up gravel paths and the like the arrangement of a spike
rolle geared and actuated substantially as described.
geared and actuated substantially as described.
Dated this 6th day of February 1892.
BONNE & Co.,
57 & 58, Chancery Lane, Authorised Patent and Trade Mark Agents.
Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Textile Articles with Fringed Edges.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1891-Accepted, 10th Oct., 1891
COMPLETE DELICATA
Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Textile
Articles with Fringed Edges.
I, ALFRED BANCROFT, of Faulkner Street, Manchester in the County of
Lancaster, 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 refers to articles made of textile fabrics chiefly for decora-
tive purposes such as small table mats covers for tables and chairs curtain
bands trimmings and the like made from velvet, pile fabrics or other cloth
or woven material and is designed with the object of producing such articles with a
fringed edge by stamping or cutting them from the woven piece without any special
preparation therefor in the weaving.
It consists essentially in forming upon the article a fringed edge the threads of
which will not fray or become loose, by saturating the part forming the fringe with
a gum, size, or mucillage and then cutting it into narrow strips the threads of which
are cemented together.
In carrying out the invention I take the material in the piece and I stamp upon
it a quantity of gum, size or the like which will saturate or permeate the material
in any pattern or of any external or internal contour over such surface of the
material as will be sufficient to form a fringed edge to the article.
The gum or mucillage so stamped upon the fabric is then allowed to dry and the
article is cut or stamped out to the desired size or pattern. The part of the
material thus saturated with the gum, size, or mucillage is then cut by means of a
suitable shears, knife or stamp into a number of narrow strips. These strips form
a fringe which is stiff and not liable to toss and from which the threads will not
fray or easily fall out.
The article may be further ornamented by laying on the gum or mucillage while
soft a coating of gold silver or other metallic leaf or the part forming the fringe
may be printed upon in any colour or dyed if desired.
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 article of textile material cut from the woven piece having a fringed edge
produced by saturating the part forming the fringe with gum, size, or other mucillage
and then when dry cutting it into narrow strips with or without being coloured
substantially as described.
Dated this 4th day of September 1901.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
6, Bank Street, Manchester, Patent Agents.
A Screw Stopper to Collect and Retain Sediment in Bottles containing Beers or other Liquids.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Mar., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 5th May, 1891-Accepted, 6th June, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Screw Stopper to Collect and Retain Sediment in Bottles
containing Beers or other Liquids.
I HENRY IMMS 75 Millbrook Road Brixton, Surrey, Commercial Clerk, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A screw stopper having an external coarse thread raised on the stem as Fig. A
to enable it to screw internally to the mouth of bottles and having a ring of india
rubber fitted to the stem just under the head of the stopper to secure an air tight
joint.
The shank or stem and head of the stopper are made hollow as in Fig. B. but
partially closed at the end of the shank by a small cup perforated with a hole in
the centre as Fig. C being screwed into the end of the shank. The cavity thus
formed will act as a reservoir to collect and retain any sediment that may be in the
bottles. The bottle or bottles being placed mouths downwards.
The stopper may be made of vulcanite or any other plastic material.
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HENRY IMMS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Screw Stopper to Collect and Retain Sediment in Bottles
containing Beers or other Liquids.
HENRY IMMS 75 Millbrook Road Brixton Surrey Commercial 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, reference being made to the drawing left with my Provisional Specifi-
cation:-
A screw stopper having an external coarse thread raised on the stem as Fig. A
to enable it to screw internally to the mouth of bottles and having a ring of india
rubber fitted to the stem just under the head of the stopper to secure an air tight
joint.
The shank or stem and head of the stopper are made hollow (as in Fig. B.) but
partially closed at the end of the shank by a small cup perforated with a hole in
the centre (as Fig. C) being screwed in to the end of the shank. The cavity thus
formed will act as a reservoir to collect and retain any sediment that may be in
the bottles containing beers or other liquids. The bottle or bottles being placed
mouths downwards. And that the form of the said stopper may be modified,
enlarged or decreased so as to adapt it to different sizes and shapes of bottles.
The stopper or stoppers may be made of vulcanite or any other plastic 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
1st. The form, construction & design of a screw stopper made with an internal
cavity or reservoir that will collect & retain any sediment that may be found in
bottles containing beer or other liquids.
Dated this 4th day of May 1891
HENRY IMMS,
75, Millbrook Road, Brixton, Surrey.
OF THE DRAWINGS
Year: 1891

page_text: DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 is a side elevation partly in section of the press and the tin.
Figures 2 are a section and a plan of the head of the press.
Figure 3 is a section of the head of the press with the cone removed taken on
the line Y Y.
Figure 4 is a plan of the tin and lid after being closed and secured, and
Figure 5 is a section on the line X X, Figure
A is a standard to which is pivotted the lever or handle B. The rod C which
operates the head of the press is pivotted to the handle B. C is a spring which
tends to raise the head one end of it bearing against a shoulder on the rod C and
the other end on the adjustable bracket D secured to the standard A by the
screw D. E is an adjustable shelf or platform secured to the standard A by
means of the screw E¹. F is the body of the tin whose top is provided with a
seat F and G is the cylindrical flanged lid. The rod C is provided with a coned
end C which operates four dogs H in the head of the press. These dogs are
pressed inwards by springs H' so that when the cone C" is out of the way as shown
in Figures 2 the points H2 of the dogs do not project; when however the cone C¹¹
is forced down; as shown in Figure 1, the points of the dogs are protruded. Thus
the act of forcing the lid of the tin into place also secures it, for the points H¹
of the dogs make four nicks or projections both in the lid under the seat in which
it fits, thereby securing the lid in place.
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. Securing the lids of tins (of the class referred to) to their bodies by forming
in them after they are in place projections which fit under their seats or into
recesses in their seats.
2. Securing the lids of tins (of the class referred to) and their bodies by forming
on them corresponding projections and recesses after the lids are in place.
3. The press head substantially as described by which the lids of tins of the

page_text: class referred to are simultaneously forced into place and projections made upon
them which fit under their seats or into corresponding recesses in their seats.
4. Apparatus substantially as described and shewn in the drawings.
Dated this 10th day of Io1901
E. F. GRIFFIN.
An Improved Skate for Attachment to the Wheels of Vehioles.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Oct., 1891-Accepted, 28th Nov., 1591
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Skate for Attachment to the Wheels of Vehioles.
I, THOMAS GLEESON, of 50 Clerkenwell Road, London, in the County of
London, Jeweller, 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 my invention has reference to a new, useful, and improved skate for attach-
ment to the wheels of vehicles.
The invention has for its object to provide a skate which is portable and which
can be readily and securely attached to the wheel of any vehicle when the ground
is covered with snow and ice By this invention any ordinary vehicle can be
readily converted into a sledge at a moment's notice, without removing the wheels.
The skate is moreover neat in appearance, simple in construction, consequently
cheap to manufacture, and efficacious in use.
I now proceed to describe my said invention, reference being had to the
accompany drawings, and to the figures and letters of reference marked thereon,
similar letters indicating like parts in both the views.
Figure 1 is a front elevation of a vehicle-wheel with my improved skate
attached.
Fig. 2 is a section taken on the line xx of Fig. 1 of the wheel and my skate
attached.
In the drawings, 1 represents my improved skate, which is preferably constructed
of metal, and which has side flanges 2 forming a groove, the bottom of which curves
to conform to the felloe 3 of the wheel. The skate is formed also with the piece 4
upon which the weight of the vehicle rests. In order to strengthen the wheel at
the parts where the skate is attached, I insert pieces of wood or metal 5 between
the spokes, as shown. These pieces of wood or metal are retained in position by the
bolts 6 which pass through them and the flanges 2, and which bolts also serve to
hold the skate securely to the wheel.
It will be readily understood that the skates can be readily detached by removing
the bolts 6, and being of small dimensions they can be carried in the vehicle where
the ground is unsuitable for sleighing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1
The herein-described skate for attaching to the wheels of vehicles, substantially
as and for the purposes herein before described, and illustrated in the drawings
hereunto annexed.
Dated this 22nd day of October 1891.
W. H. MUNNS,
Agent for Applicant.
Device in Stringed Instruments for Preventing the Strings from Getting Out of Tune.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Device in Stringed Instruments for Preventing the Strings from
Getting Out of Tune.
1, CHARLES HUELSER of the firm of Huelser & Co., of Temple Chambers,
London, International Patent Agency, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion a communication to me from abroad by Robert Milden, of Castrop, in the
Empire of Germany, Manufacturer, 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 a device for obviating the strings of stringed
musical instruments getting out of tune.
Reference being had to the accompanying drawing.
Fig. 1 is a vertical section.
Fig. 2 a top view, of the improved contrivance, which consists in the main of a
drum e with screw-shaped groove, upon which one end of the string is coiled, and
of a spring a, by the tension of which the shaft carrying the drum c is so turned
as to cause the string to be tightened. The other end of the string is wound
about the pin e provided with cog wheel and click and is thereby held fast. By
turning the shaft by means of a suitable key, the spring a is stretched, and
this tension is ensured by a click y being made to fall into the cog wheel /
connected with shaft . Subsequently the string is stretched by turning the pin e
and then click is lifted out of cog wheel. When the string stretched to the
proper tune extends, it is somewhat coiled on the drum c by the shaft being
turned by the action of spring a. As the groove of drum e extends helically to
the centre, a smaller lever arm is created at drum c, so that the tension of spring a
acts in a correspondingly increased measure and the tension of the string remains
almost the same. The same effect ensues when the string contracts, which then
winds itself off the drum e, whereby the spring a operates at a proportionally
larger lever arm and therefore acts with less power.
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 device, in stringed musical instruments, for ensuring the proper tension of
the strings consisting of a drum c with helical string groove, a shaft & carrying said
drum and adapted to be turned by a key a spring a and cog wheelf both likewise
mounted on said shaft a suitably secured click y co-operating with cog wheel
and a string pin e connected with a cog wheel and click, substantially as illustrated
and described.
Dated this 2nd day of April 1891.
HUELSER & Co.,
Temple Chambers, London, Agents.
A New or Improved Safety Candle Holder.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Oct., 1891-Accepted, 14th Nov., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Safety Candle Holder.
I CATHERINE MORANT, of Hillside, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham in the
County of Gloucestershire 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 certain new or improved candle socket or holder
whereby the inconvenience of wrapping the candle end or plugging the socket with
paper or the like will be avoided and the candle ends may be saved.
In the drawings annexed hereto, Fig. 1 is a side view of the device with portion
of the socket broken away.
Fig. 2 is a vertical cross section; and Fig. 3 shows in plan and side views the
spiked bottom plate detached.
a, is the socket slightly tapering from the top to the bottom end thereof b, is the
bottom plate which carries the pin c, said bottom plate is stamped out from the flat
and the edge has a turned up rim thereof. This will be put into the tapering
socket and is made to fit same just short of the bottom of the socket so that the
two parts may be soldered together conveniently and solidly,
The upper end of the socket carries the dished plate d, the central opening
whereof is slightly rimmed. This plate d is then passed over the small end of the
socket piece and passed up until the two edges (i.e. of the top of the socket and the
inner rim of the plate d) are brought together in juxtaposition when the edges of
the socket piece and of the plate d may be turned over and be fastened by
"spinning" or by soldering or both.
In use the socket will be placed in the hole of the candlestick and the candle be
placed in the socket and be pressed in to cause the pin c to enter the wax or com-
position of the candle body. When the candle has burned down, the socket and
end piece of the candle can be removed and another be placed in the candlestick in
lieu of the former one.
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 new or improved candle socket or holder as and for the purpose herein set
forth and shown by the drawings.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76; Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
A Sliding Lever Fastening for a Clip.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 31st Dec., 1891-Accepted 6th Feb.
1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Sliding Lever Fastening for a Clip.
ALFRED BREESE 75 Aldermanbury London E.C. and JOSEPH GEORGE
ROLLASON 85 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, Manufacturers, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
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A. plate bent at one end to form a lever is provided with lugs at either side
to engage into and hinge upon holes pierced in a frame (the frame being open
at one end to receive the said lever plate).
Thus connected these two parts form a holdfast for the two jaws of a clip made
in the ordinary way with an upper and a lower plate hinged together at one end;
the clip being threaded through the fastening referred to.
When adjusted in the desired position the lever plate may be closed down to
increase the tension upon the jaws of the clip which are thus immovably secured
until the opening of the lever allows the fastening to be removed.
Dated this 31st day of March 1891.
ALFRED BREESE.
JOSEPH GEORGE ROLLASON.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Sliding Lever Fastening for a Clip.
We, ALFRED BREESE, of 75, Aldermanbury London, E.C. Manufacturer, and
JOSEPH GEORGE ROLLASON, of 85, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, Manu-
facturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
A plate L P bent at one end to form a lever is provided with lugs Lat either
side to engage in holes H provided in a frame open at one end to receive the
said lever plate. Thus connected these two parts form a holdfast for the two jaws
of a clip C made in the ordinary way with an upper and a lower plate hinged
together at one end the clip being threaded through the fastening referred to.
When adjusted in the desired position the lever plate may be closed down to
increase the tension upon the jaws of the clip, which are thus immovably fixed or
secured until the opening of the lever allows the fastening to be removed or shifted
to another position upon the clip.
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:
Improvements in Latrines.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Latrines.
I MOSES JAMES ADAMS Engineer, of Peasholm Green, York 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 improvements consist in the formation of the trough or receiver of the closet.
In the multiple closet or latrine a trough or receiver is provided, and placed
under the seats; this trough or receiver retaining sufficient water to receive the
excreta; and being flushed out at intervals automatically or otherwise. My inven-
tion relates to the trough or receiver, and may be used in combination with various
forms of flushing appliances. I provide a dip, gutter, or channel longitudinally
placed in the trough or receiver, such dip, gutter, or channel economising the
amount of water used, concentrating the power of flush, and thereby more
thoroughly cleansing the latrine. The mode of flushing I prefer is to provide a
tank at one end of the trough, and at the other end of the trough a weir is
provided, holding back in the trough the required amount of liquid. An outlet is
formed beyond the weir, and all matter carried away through the outlet by the
discharge from the tank. The improvement shewn is also applicable to single
closets.
The drawings shew an enlarged section of the latrine, and an elevation; Figure 1
being the section, and A showing particularly my improvement in the receiver.
Figure 2 shows an elevation of the latrine, with flushing tank above it, and
outlet.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1st. I claim the use of a dip, indent, gutter, or channel, formed longitudinally in
the receiver of a trough closet or latrine.
2nd. I claim the design of this trough closet or latrine as shewn in the section,
Figure 1.
3rd. I claim the use of an indent, gutter or channel placed in the basin or trough
of a single closet or latrine.
4th. I claim the arrangement of the trough, the latrine, and the single closet, as
herein described or its equivalent though differing in conformity substantially the
same.
Dated this sotn day of September 1891.
Dated this sɩɩh day of September 1891.
MOSES JAMES ADAMS,
Engineer,
Peasholm Green, York.
MOSES JAMES ADAMS,
Engineer,
Peasholm Green, York.
An Improved Hair Raiser and Restorer for Producing and Improving the Growth of Hair.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Nov., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 9th Aug., 1892-Accepted, 10th Sept., 1892
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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hair Raiser and Restorer for Producing and
Improving the Growth of Hair.
I CHARLES MIDDLETON EVER ATT of 131 Hedon Road, Hull in the County
of York, Blacksmith, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention consists of an improved preparation for producing and improving
the growth of hair and consists of the following ingedients:
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hair Raiser and Restorer for Producing and
Improving the Growth of Hair.
I CHARLES MIDDLETON EVERATT of 131 Hedon Road, Hull in the County
of York, Blacksmith, 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 consists of an improved preparation for producing and improving
the growth of hair and consists of the following ingredients :-
Extract of Goulard
Laudanum -
Friars balsam
Olive oil
Lard
The above quantities make one pound of the mixture.
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2 oz.
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2 oz.
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2 oz.
2 oz.
lb.
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The lard is first of all put in a pan or other suitable vessel and melted, the other
ingredients are then placed in the pan or other vessel and stirred in with the lard
until they are thoroughly mixed, the whole is then allowed to set, when it is ready
for use.
By the addition of a little more olive oil this preparation will remain a liquid
instead of setting and forming a pomade.

page_text: 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 :-
The preparation or mixture for promoting the growth of hair, substantially' such
as described.
Deted this Cirth day of Au 1800
JOHN E. WALSH,
Savile Street, Hull, and Crossley Street, Halifax,
Patent Agent for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Sale Cards for Buttons and such like articles.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Nov., 1891-Accepted, 12th Dec., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Sale Cards for Buttons and such like articles.
I, CHARLES GEORGE FRANCIS RICHARD SCHWERDT, of 35 Monkwell Street,
in the City of 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 :-
Buttons and other articles such as studs or hooks and eyes are often stitched or
otherwise fastened on cards in dozens, or multiple dozens, or in other numbers;
when only a few of them are wanted for use or for sale, the card has to be cut in
order to separate the number required from the rest. As the thread by which the
articles are stitched on the card is continuous, the act of cutting off a group would
by severing the thread liberate all the others, unless this were provided against, as
it is frequently done, by pasting paper over the threads at the back so as to prevent
This however is
them from becoming all loosened when the thread is cut.
objectionable because the damp resulting from the pasting seriously damages the
buttons or other articles, especially when they are of a delicate character.
This invention has for its object to facilitate the separation of a dozen, a half
dozen, or other predetermined number of the articles from the card without
disturbing the rest.
For this purpose, I perforate the card with numerous small holes close together
in lines, which máy extend lengthwise or crosswise or in both directions between
rows of the buttons or other articles; and, in stitching these on the cards, I take
care that each group of them which is bounded by lines of perforations shall have
its own stitching thread fastened off without being continued to another group.
Thus a dozen, a half dozen, or other group of the articles, as determined by the
lines of perforations, can be readily torn off from the card leaving the others fixed
thereon.
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 :-
Making the sale cards for buttons and such like articles with lines of perforations
bounding groups of the articles each group of which is fixed on the card by
stitching independent of other groups.
Dated this 10th day of November 1891.
ABEL & IMKAI,
Agents for the Applicant.