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A Combined Platelayers Hammer and Spanner.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Dec., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 25th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 4th Dec., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Platelayers Hammer and Spanner.
SAMUEL LEES MURGATROYD Civil Engineer, Ordsall Park Road Retford and HENRY
ROWORTH, permanent Way Ganger, 20 George St. Retford do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The head at one end is shaped like an ordinary platelayers hammer, the other end
into a spanner, of which the bottom claw is longer than the top & forms the peel,
the shaft if of wood is strengthened by a steel flitch or fished between steel scales or
the like this is to give strength to the handle when used as the arm of the spanner
rather than as the shaft of the hammer in using the spanner the operator will find it
useful to press the hammer head with his foot whilst he pulls at the handle.
Dated this 3rd day of December 1896.
S. L. MURGATROYD.
HENRY ROWORTH.
PLETE
ECIFICATION.
A Combined Platelayers' Hammer and Spanner.
SAMUEL LEES MURGATROYD Civil Engineer Ordsall Park Road Retford, and
HENRY ROWORTH, Permanent Way Ganger 20 George Street Retford, 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 head A at one end is shaped like an ordinary platelayers hammer, the other
end into a Spanner B of which the bottom claw C is longer than the top, and forms
the peel, the shaft D, if of wood is strengthened by a steel flitch E, or fished between
steel scales, or the like, this is to give strength to the handle, when used as the arm
of the spanner, rather than as the shaft of the hammer, and in using the spanner,
the operator will find it useful to press the hammer head A, with his foot, whilst he
pulls at the handle D.
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,
A combination of tools, namely a hammer and a spanner as above described,
by which combination the head of the haminer, can be used to aid the function of
the spanner.
S. L. MURGATROYD.
HENRY ROWORTH.
Improvements in Soles and Uppers of Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 1st Feb., 1897-Accepted, 6th Mar., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Soles and Uppers of Boots and Shoes.
I WALTER THOMAS KNOWLES, trading as Hook, Knowles and Company, of
65, and 66, New Bond Street, London, W. Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The improvements in hoots and shoes according to this invention primarily
relate to cycle shoes, particularly ladies shoes, the features of invention being a
specially waved sole to prevent the shoe slipping from the pedal, and give a firm
sole for walking, secondly to interposing a soft noucracking material such as doe
skin, in the front part of the upper between leather portions.
Dated this 16th day of October 1896.
FREDERIC PRINCE,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Soles and Uppers of Boots and Shoes.
I WALTER THOMAS KNOWLES, trading as Hook, Knowles & Company of
65 and 66 New Bond Street London, W. Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The improvements in boots and shoes according to this invention primarily
relate to cycle shoes, particularly ladies' shoes, the features of invention being a
specially waved sole to prevent the shoe slipping from the pedal, and give a firm
sole for walking, secondly to interposing a soft non-cracking material such as doe
skin, in the front part of the upper between leather portions.
The annexed sheet of drawings will enable the invention to be properly
understood―
Fig. 1, being a side elevation, and Fig. 2, a view of underside of sole.
The sole is waved as shown at A. A. B, the leather part of upper, and C, a
soft material such as doe skin, let into the upper to give the shoe greater freedom
in bending.
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 cycle shoe having the sole made of stout leather with waved portions, in
combination with the upper, made of a strong leather, with a portion of soft
material let in to assist the bending of the shoe, as described.
1000
FREDERIC PRINCE,
Agent for Applicant.
Improved Basket or the like for Fruit, Vegetable, and other Commodities.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th May, 1896-Accepted, 13th June, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Basket or the like for Fruit, Vegetable, and other
Commodities.
I, WALTER CHARLES MALLETT of No. 52 Union Road Rotherhithe in the
County of London Salesmans 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:-
My invention relates to baskets or the like, designed for the reception of fruit
vegetables and other commodities and consists of an improved construction
designed with a view of affording the advantages of lightness cheapness durability
and also immunity from injury to the contents. The value of my invention will
be more fully understood from reference to the accompanying drawings in which
Figure represents a perspective of the improved basket, Figure 2 represents
side elevation and Figure 3 represents side section. Similar reference letters
designating similar parts in all views. The basket consists of a base plate or
bottom A which is perforated to allow of free ventilation, and is preferably
concave from the outside to hold the contents from contact with the ground.
This said base or bottom is designed to engage with cuts or depressions in a
series of laths or vertical ribs B which are arranged circumferentially around it.
These said ribs which are made of thin strips of wood cane or other suitable
material, are bound at the top or rim by a band hoop C. of wood or other
suitable material and at the bottom by a similar band D. The junction of these
said ribs with the hoops may be further strengthened by means of nails, clips,
pegs etc. or any other similar equivalent without departing from the essential
nature of the invention, and similarly the bottom joint between base and encircling
ribs may be further strengthened by an auxillary band or bands.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is
(1.) A basket or receptacle consisting of a bottom engaging with ribs or staves
held with bands or hoops all fastened and constructed substantially as and for
the purpose as heretofore described.
C. J. PARKER,
Monument Square Chambers, London, E.C.,
Agent for the said W. C. Mallett.
C. J. PARKER,
Monument Square Chambers, London, E.C.,
Agent for the said W. C. Mallett.
Improvements in Sleeping Bags.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 14th Nov., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sleeping Bags.
1, FERDINAND JACOB, of Dinslaken, Rhenish Prussia, in the Empire of Germany,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in sleeping bags and has for object to provide
a contrivance of the said description which owing to its special and solid construction
is eminently adapted for use in country, mountaineering and shooting excursions,
during military manoeuvres and bivouacs and in tropical climates, protecting the
sleeper from the noxious exhalations of the ground and from the stings of insects.
The sleeping bags already frequently employed owing to their usefulness on the
hereinbefore mentioned occasions are considerably improved by my invention.
The hood c which encloses the pillow 6 is provided with two jointed arms similar to
those used for holding the collapsible covers of carriages. Said arms are secured to
the pillow in such manner as to admit of being folded back when the hood is not
required for the purpose of affording protection against the stings of mosquitoes and
other troublesome insects two curtains are attached to the front of the hood made of
gauze or other suitable fabric, the meshes being large enough to admit a sufficient
quantity of air for the comfort of the sleeper and fine enough to prevent insects from
gaining access to the face of the sleeper. By means of hooks and eyes or in other
suitable manner the gauze curtains can be secured to that part of the bag a which
covers the chest of the sleeper and by bands or strings, secured to each side of the
curtains, can be maintained in their position in gusts of wind and the like; the said
curtains together with the complete hood can folded back if not required.
The pillow b is stuffed with soft material and is covered on one side with soft
woolly fabric for use in cool weather, and on the other side with smooth and firm
material for use when the weather is warm.
The pillow together with the hood wind screen c can be secured to and separated
from the body a by means of buttons or the like so that either the rough or
smooth side of the pillow, the bag proper is covered with waterproof material to afford
protection against rain.
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 :-
An improved waterproof sleeping bag provided with hood-like wind screen c,
enclosing pillow b to be used or required on its rough or smooth side, and having
two collapsible jointed arms, after the manner of carriage hoods, and gauze curtains a
to protect the sleeper, substantially as and for the purpose described and illustrated in
the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 28th day of September 1896.
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Paper or Cardboard Boxes or Cases.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th July, 1896-Accepted, 24th Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Paper or Cardboard Boxes
or Cases.
I, KARL LANZ, at Augsburg Kingdom of Bavaria German Empire, 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 :-
The enclosed drawing presents in Fig. 1 the lateral section of a card-box, in
Fig. 5 an envelope performed by folding up a piece of paste-board cut out in
suitable manner.
My invention relates to paper and cardboard boxes and cases.
In the accompanying drawing hereinafter referred to I have shown how my said.
invention may be carried into effect.
Fig. 1 represents a transverse section of an improved box or case.
Fig. 2 is a plan of the same when closed.
Fig. 3 and 4 show the two flaps designed to be securely connected and provided
with tongues and slits.
Fig. 5 represents a cardboard band for such boxes or cases.
Similar letters of reference designate corresponding or analogous parts in all
the figures.
A paper or cardboard box made according to my invention, such as shown in
Fig. 1 and 2, possesses either at the bottom or at the top, or at both, a flap m;
Fig. 3, having a tongue m' furnished with a slit g, and a second flap n Fig. 4
which has a slit s whose width corresponds to that of the said tongue m', and a
tongue formed by a V-shaped cut or slit in this second flap, and whose width
corresponds to that of the slit q in the tongue m¹ of the first flap m. In order to
close such a box or case I pass the tongue m¹ of the first flap m through the slit s
in the second flap n, and cause the tongue of the latter to engage with the slit q
in the said flap m, as illustrated in Fig. 2, so that, by reason of the shape of the
tongue, any movement in the opposite direction to that by which the tongues and
slits were caused to engage will tend to render the connection of the two flaps m
and n more secure.
The ends m and n of a cardboard band for such boxes and cases may be
connected in a manner analogous to that herein before set forth by means of
tongues m³ z and slits y and s, such a band being represented in Fig. 5.
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 paper and cardboard boxes and cases a flap m having a tongue m' with a.
slit g, in combination with a flap n furnished with a flap z and a slit s, substantially
as herein before set forth with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 12th day of July 1896.
ERICH PETERS,
Engineer, Agent for Applicant.
Improved Means for Operating Automatically the Doors of Lift Wells and Shafts.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Jan., 1896-Accepted, 23rd May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Operating Automatically the Doors of Lift
Wells and Shafts.
I, EMIL GOFFERJN, Engineer of Eitorf in the Province of Rhineland and
Kingdom of Prussia do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
The present improvement relates to a door-fastening, which is intended to be
applied to shafts of all kinds. It is to keep the shaft-doors always closed, and does
not open until the bottom of the hauling-cage, lift and the like is on a level with
the level in question; thus is impossible to fall down into the shaft.
The annexed drawing shows the arrangement in a front and side view.
a is the door, which shuts off the shaft. It hangs from the rope b, which is
fastened to the wheel c. The wheel c is in connexion with a joint-lever d, e,
moveably mounted at f, and by means of it can be turned so far about its axis, that
the point of attachment of the rope b describes a way equal to the height of the
opening of the door.
From the joint-lever d, e a barg leads to the two-armed lever h, which is mounted
on a oscillating fork i. The latter can be moved by a reversing-gear kl. The end
of the lever h enters so far into the opening of the shaft, that it must be touched by
the cage. This apparatus works in the following manner.
If the cage, with its roof comes under the lever h, the hanger-on pushes the
reversing-lever to the right, thus drawing the fork i and with it the lever h to
the left, and therefore the latter away from the cage, so that the cage can pass the
lever h without hindrance. Now the hanger-on brings the apparatus again into the
position shown in the drawing by reversing 1, so that h is situated under the bottom of
the cage. When the cage touches h, it turns it about its point of oscillation, whereby
the bar g is lifted. The latter raises the joint-lever e d,-as drawn by the dotted
lines in Fig. 1, so far that it formes a straight line, this however causes the wheel c
to turn and thus the door that is connected with it is raised.
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:
Fastening for shaft-doors, distinguished by the arrangement of a double-armed
lever h, mounted on an oscillating (reversible) fork i, a bar g and a joint-lever d-e,
connected in such a manner with a disk c., bearing the door, that by the contact
of the cage the disk is turned so far, that the door is raised and the shaft-opening
made free.
Dated this 21st day of January 1896
For EMIL GOFFERJN,
Bernh. Brockhues.
Improvement in Shuttles for Looms.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Sept., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 25th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 26th June, 1897
AL SPEC
CATION.
Improvement in Shuttles for Looms.
GEORGE WILLIAM CRAWSHAW Shuttle Maker Moor Lane Gomersal near Leeds in
the County of York do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention relates to an improvement in the manufacture of shuttle pegs, so as
to secure the bobbin without the usual side spring. To effect this I make the peg from
flat rod steel, the width of the steel being sleightly under the diameter of the hole in
the bobbin, but twisted cork-screw fashion for part or all its length, with the usual
neb or latch at the end, the peg is bent a little bow shaped to get the desired side
pressure.
Dated this 16th day of Santember 1806
G. W. CRAWSHAW.
I, GEORGE WILLIAM CRAWSHAW of Gomersal in the County of York, Shuttle
Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention relates to an improvement in the manufacture of shuttle pegs, so
arranged as to be more durable, and not so liable to burst the bobbins, as with the
usual side spring peg..
To effect this I use the ordinary form of peg-head, with a portion next the peg head
solid, the full size of bobbin hole, but secured to this is a flat piece of steel, the width
of the steel being sleightly under the diameter of the bobbin hole, but twisted cork
screw fashion, or like a wood boring bit, giving the said piece of steel some two turos
per inch, I then fix on the usual neb or latch at the end, and give the whole peg a
bowed shape, to get the desired side pressure.
SCCHOL
Fig. 2 shows plan of peg detatched.
peg appnea marked 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
Forming the peg in the shape of a boring bit as described, thereby getting the
necessary pliability to form a spring of itself, also bending the peg bow-shape to get
any desired side pressure.
Dated this 24th day of March 1897.
GEORGE WILLIAM CRAWSHAW.
Improved Crust Holder and Vent for Pies, Tarts, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Crust Holder and Vent for Pies, Tarts, and the like.
I, CHARLES EBENEZER CHALLIS of 74 Amhurst Park London N. Machinist,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My improved crust holder and vent is intended to prevent the falling in of the
crust of pies, tarts, and the like as the contents sink; and to avoid the boiling over
of the juice by providing an escape for the steam generated during cooking. It
consists of a stand or base from which rises a column with one or more flutes in it,
this enters and supports a tube which at its lower end spreads into a slightly domed
plate, or the domed plate may be supported by legs instead of by the central pillar.
In use the crust rests upon the domed plate but is penetrated by the tube through
which the steam escapes.
L
1806
Improved Crust Holder and Vent for Pies, Tarts, and the like.
I, CHARLES EBENEZER CHALLIS late of 74 Amhurst Park London N. now
of 47 Wray Crescent, Tollington Park London N. Machinist 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 crust holder and vent consists of a stand or base from which rises
a column with one or more flutes in it, this enters and supports a tube which at its
lower end spreads into a slightly domed plate (or the domed plate may be
supported by legs instead of by the central pillar). In use the crust rests upon
the domed plate, but is penetrated by the tube through which the steam escapes.
It may be constructed of earthenware enamelled metal or other suitable ware.
In the accompanying drawing A is the base B. the fluted pillar C. the domed
plate aud D the central tube.
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,
Articles constructed in the manner and for the purpose set forth and described.
C. E. CHALLIS.
Laundry Iron Heater.
Year: 1896

page_text: -PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Laundry Iron Heater.
EDWIN HARRY HUDSON of 23 High Green Road Normanton Yorks and WALTER
BARRETT HUDSON of 14A Clarence Street Halifax, Gasworks Secretary and Compositor
respectively do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This laundry iron heater consists of an intermediate plate between the face of the
iron and the fire bars which is hung on to one of the fire bars and has suitable catches
into which the flat iron or irons fit on the side furthest remote from the fire bars.
The advantage gained is to prevent the possibility of the iron being smoked or in
any way made dirty by the dust or flame from the fire.
EDWIN HARRY HUDSON.
WALTER BARRETT HUDSON.
EDWIN HARRY HUDSON of 23 High Green Road Normanton Yorks and WALTER
BARRETT HUDSON of 14A Clarence Street Halifax, Gas Works Secretary and Compositor,
respectively do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
It consists of a plate of iron, steel, or other metal made to hang on a fire bar. It
is turned at the top inwards E towards the fire with strips F turned downwards so as
to cling to the fire bar; at the bottom it is turned outwards G and upwards H with
projecting strip I to lift off the bars. In the upturned part of the plate H are
slits J K into which the irons are placed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we claim is:-
(1.) That the plate A. B. C. D. which protects the face of the iron from coming in
direct contact with the fire is a novelty.
Dated this Eighth day of April 1897
EDWIN HARRY HUDSON.
WALTER BARRETT HUDSON.
Improvement in Sash Weights.
Year: 1896

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Sash Weights.
1, GEORGE WILSON, of Rotherham, Yorkshire, Ironfounder, 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 which relates to weights of the class employed to counterbalance
window sashes has for its object to obviate the necessity of employing cores or
mandrils in moulding the weights.
The improved sash weight is represented in elevations diametrically opposite
each other at Figures 1 and 2 and in longitudinal vertical section at Figure 3 of the
accompanying drawings.
In lieu of being cored out as usual for the passage of the rope by means of
which the weight is suspended, the sash weight is made solid throughout its length
and at the upper end two recesses A, A', are formed on opposite sides, these
recesses being of such a depth as to meet and form an orifice B through which
the suspending rope C is carried as shewn at Figure 3. One of the recesses or
cavities is lower and deeper than the other so that a diagonal or inclined web is
formed between them having in it the orifice through which the rope passes in or
approximately in the axial line of the weight so that the latter may hang
plumb.
Ilaving now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what mauner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A sash weight having the orifice in it for the passago of the suspending rope
produced without the use of a core in moulding substantially as described.
Dated this 28th day of August 1896.
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
Chartered Patent Agent,
62 Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agent for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Petroleum Gas Lamps.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd May, 1896-Accepted, 27th June, 1896
MPLETE SPECI
ATION.
[Communicated from abroad by MAX SIEVERT, of No. 2 Brunkebergstorg,
Stockholm, Sweden.]
An Improvement in Petroleum Gas Lamps.
I, OLIVER IMRAY, of No. 28 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, in the
County of London, Chartered Patent 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 to petroleum gas lamps, especially soldering lamps, and
has for its object simple, certain and convenient means of clearing and closing the
narrow opening through which the gas vapour issues into the burner pipe, as is
illustrated by the accompanying drawing, shewing a soldering lamp in vertical
section.
The lamp has, as usual, a reservoir 1 containing the petroleum which is supplied
through an opening 2 closed by a screw cap; a wick tube 3 and a basin 11 under
this for the oil used for starting the lamp. The pipe 3 leads to a chamber 4
covered by a cap 5 having a small hole 6 for the issue of the vapour into the
burner pipe 7. According to the present invention, the lamp is provided with a
lever 8 projecting into the burner pipe 7 through one of the lateral air openings.
At the end of the lever 8 there is a pin 9 so situated that it can, by moving the
lever, be inserted into the opening 6, shutting and also clearing it, every time the
lamp is extinguished, the lamp being thus always kept ready for use. The lever 8
may have, as shewn, a ring or handle 10, for moving it. The bend of the pipe 3
is directed towards the opening 2 so that the wick can easily be taken out for
cleaning or a fresh wick can be introduced.
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 :-
In a petroleum gas lamp, in combination with the burner tube and the opening:
for issue of vapour into it a lever with pin, whereby the said opening can be closed.
and cleared, substantially as described."
Dated this 22nd day of May 1896
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Appliance for Temporary Attachment to Garments for Removing Wrinkles and Baggyness.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 2nd May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Appliance for Temporary Attachment to Garments for
Removing Wrinkles and Baggyness.
I, WILLIAM SPEIRS SIMPSON, of 49 Battersea Park Road, London, Civil
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 :-
Many ideas and inventions have been suggested for removing wrinkles from the
sleeves of conts, and baggyness from the knees of trousers in order to give them the
sett of newness when taken into wear again, but these ideas and inventions have
been of a complicated character, and where appliances have been used they generally
required a lot of ingenuity and time and very often caused difficulty in their
application in unskilled hands.
Now the object of my invention is to construct a simple appliance easily fitted or
attached and capable of being weighted to expedite the operation or of dealing with
thick cloth such as now used for overcoats.
My invention, as represented in the annexed drawings, Figures 1, 2 and 3,
consists of a double jaw clip A, A, jointed at B and provided with a spring C to close
the jaws, also in forming the lower end or ends of the jaw tails D, D, with holes for
hooks E or eyes F for the easy hanging of a weight G therefrom, or the jaws
themselves may be weighty.
The inner faces of the jaws are recessed or so formed that a soft medium H can
be secured therein or thereto as found desirable.
For coats, my invention can be clipped to the tail, the sleeves or other parts
while they hang in a wardrobe, or from a peg, but for trousers my invention can be
clipped to the bottoms of the legs, or if the legs be secured to the rack or to pegs
by a ring device, and with the body part downwards, the weight of my clip and
sub-weights will effectually remove all baggyness from the knees and wrinkles from
the thigh and fork portion.
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 :-
As an appliance for the purpose specified, the employment of jointed clips with
weights for attaching to articles of clothing as specified and substantially as
represented in the annexed drawings.
Dated this 96th day of March 1904
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166 Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said William Speirs Simpson.
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166 Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said William Speirs Simpson.
A New or Improved Device for Collecting Fur or Deposits in Kettles or Boilers.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov. 1895
Complete Specification Left, 17th Dec., 1895-Accepted, 6th Mar., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Device for Collecting Fur or Deposits in
Kettles or Boilers.
I, JOHN WILLIAM OAKFORD Fakenham Norfolk, Tinman etc. do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a new or improved device for collecting fur or deposits
in kettles or boilers.
The fur collector consists of a hollow tube or casing having wings or vanes upon
same said casing being so weighted at one end as to remain or
dicular position in the water or liquid in the kettle or boiler.
float about in the vessel & collect upon same the fur or deposits.
be made of any suitable material.
Dated this 00th den of November 1806
float in a perpen-
The device will
The device may
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
CUBI
A New or Improved Device for Collecting Fur or Deposits in
Kettles or Boilers.
I, JOHN WILLIAM OAKFORD Fakenham Norfolk, Tinman etc. 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 or improved device for collecting fur or deposits
in kettles or boilers.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I will now refer to the
annexed drawings in which :-
Figure 1, is a side elevation of my invention.
Figure 2, plan view of same.
Figure 3, vertical section through same.
The fur or deposit collector consists of a hollow tube or casing a having wings
or vanes & upon same said casing being so weighted at one end c as to remain or
float in a perpendicular position in the water or liquid in the kettle or boiler.
b
The device will float about in the vessel & collect upon same the fur or deposits
which might otherwise collect upon the vessel.
It will be seen that the device may be made of any suitable material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A device for collecting fur or deposits in kettles or boilers consisting of a

page_text: hollow tube or casing carrying wings or vanes and weighted at one end of said
tube or casing so that the same will float in a perpendicular position in the water
or liquid.
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E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
An Improvement in or relating to Vent Pegs.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 30th June 1896-Accepted, 1st Aug., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in or relating to Vent Pegs.
1, FREDERICK LEGGE LORDAN of Market Place, Romsey, County of Hants,
Postmaster do hereby declare the nature of my said 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 improvement in or relating to vent pegs, in or
by which a free or a regulated escape of gas from the working of the liquor can be
controlled automatically and the vent be closed at the finish, the after venting
being effected by hand with a self closing action on removal of outside pressure.
The venting is effected without the usual practice of removing the peg
consequently it is impossible for the vent hole to be left uncovered by accident as.
is now so prevalent chiefly from want of knowledge or from indifference especially
in families where it is a common complaint of the beer turning tarty, the open.
vent being the cause, and which this invention is intended to remedy.
For the purpose of my invention I employ a lever weighted or balanced on the
top of a screw or a plain peg.
The lever is pivotted from a branch and where the lever comes in contact or rests
upon the top of the peg proper I fit in or cover the part with a disc or other
piece of cork, leather, rubber or other material as a cushion to ensure a level.
bearing.
My invention is clearly shown in the annexed drawings.
Figure 1, is an under plan of my invention.
Figure 2, a side elevation.
A is the vent peg proper preferably of metal but it may be of wood, vulcanite
or other sufficiently hard material. B a branch or bracket at the upper part to
which the lever is pivotted at D. E is a weight on one end of the lever C
which weight may be in a piece with the lever or be secured to it by a screw pin.
or other desired means.
I have only shown the weight E of barrel shape for convenience.
The opposite end of the lever C is a kind of handle F for being pressed on
to relieve the other end while a drawing off from the cask is taking place.
G is a cushion of cork or other material pushed in from the top, or if a recess.
be made in the underside a disc of such material can be put in or pushed in from
the side, as indicated, this finding its own level and bearing on the top of the
peg A to close the passage.
By this invention the weighted end of the lever can lift automatically to internal
gas pressure from the working of the liquor and to close by itself when the
working has ceased, the cushion portion of the weighted end of the lever always
being on the top of the peg A except when hand pressure is applied to the
handle end.
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 I
claim:
The lever appliance as an affixture to or part of a vent peg as represented in
the annexed drawings and arranged as and for the purpose described.
Improvements in Obstetrical Forceps.
Year: 1896

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Obstetrical Forceps.
I, CHARLES BARBER, of Tiskilwa, in the County of Bureau, and State of
Illinois, United States of America, 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 obstetrical forceps and more particularly to that class
of forceps designed for facilitating the delivery of animals, more especially pigs.
The object of the invention is to provide simple and inexpensive forceps by
means of which the animals may be delivered of their young and which shall be of
such construction as to insure the delivery with the least possible danger.
With these objects in view, the invention consists of certain features of
construction and combination of parts which will be hereinafter fully described
and claimed.
In the accompanying drawing I have represented my invention in perspective.
1 and 2 denote two handle bars pivoted together at their middle, as shown at 3.
The outer end of the upper bar 1, is formed in open spoon shape as shown at 4,
and is substantially the same as the forceps now in use. The outer end of the
handle bar 2 is curved downward and then upward and is provided with a knob or
ball 5 on its end, which is directly under the opening of the spoon. In operation
the open spoon shaped end of the bar 1 is passed over the head of the pig and
engages the base of the skull and the ball or knob on the bar 2 will fit under the
jaw in the fork thereof, thus insuring a good hold on the pig under the jaw and at
the back of the head and allowing the pig to be delivered with the least possible
danger.
Should it be difficult or impossible to grasp the pig with the spoon and ball
I provide the inner ends of one of the handle bars with a wide downwardly curved
face 6 while the inner end 7 of the other bar is plain. With this form the
portion 6 is placed under the lower jaw of the pig, with which it conforms while
the end 7 of the other bar is passed through the mouth of the pig thereby
enabling the lower jaw to he firmly clamped by the forceps. After the pig has
been drawn forward enough to enable the other ends of the forceps to be used the
jaw is released and the head of the pig is now grasped in the manner hereinbefore
set forth and will be less liable to be injured.
The forceps are exceedingly simple and are well adapted to the purpose for
which they are designed.
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
Obstetrical forceps comprising two bars pivoted together midway their length
one bar having at one end a fenestrated blade and at its other end an upwardly
curved point, and the other bar having at one end an upwardly projected ball to
coact with the fenestrated blade and the other end of said bar being provided with
a wide curved face, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 31st day of January 1896.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Apparatus for Suspending Sieves.
Year: 1896

page_text: CHARLES HESSEY STUBLEY Miller 3 Rock Terrace Mansfield Nottinghamshire
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to provide means for suspending sieves with more
flexible and shorter suspenders than springs and whereas the sieves can be more
easily shaken and will rebound with less liability to Break the suspenders.
For this purpose I couple the top framework and sieves by suspenders. The
suspenders consisting of a portion of India-rubber or similar substance.
The India-rubber or similar substance is surrounded or partly surrounded by a layer
or layers of leather or similar none Elastical material.
These suspenders apply to sieves which hang loose and move independent of the
Box which contain the sieves.
Dated this 25th day of Aunt 190a
Improvements in Apparatus for Suspending Sieves.
I CHARLES HESSEY STUBLEY, Miller No. 8 Rock Terrace Mansfield Nottinghamshire,
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 provide means for suspending sieves which hang
loose and move independent of the box or supports which contain the sieves.
For this purpose I supply suspenders consisting of a portion of india-rubber or
similar elastical substance the india-rubber or similar elastical substance is surrounded
or partly surrounded by leather or similar non-elastical material.
In order that my invention may be fully understood and readily carried into effect
I will proceed to describe the drawing hereunto annexed.
Fig. 1 is a transverse vertical section of my invention, the figures of the apparatus
which they represent may be of any dimension in length breadth or depth.
A is the india-rubber or similar elastical substance.
B is the outer layer or layers of leather or similar non-elastical material.
C is the top framework.
the bottom framework

page_text: As the top framework C is reciprocated or rotated in the ordinary way the bottom
framework C 1 is allowed to move loosely independent of the top framework C.
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.
First. Suspenders consisting of a portion of india-rubber or similar elastical
substance, the india-rubber or similar elastical substance surrounded or partly
surrounded by leather or similar non-elastical material for suspending sieves which
bang loose and move independent of the box or supports which contain the sieve
or sieves.
Second. Suspenders constructed and arranged substantially as herein set forth.
Dated this 25th day of May 1897.
CHARLES HESSEY STUBLEY.
Improved Composition for the Manufacture of Artificial Veneers.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 31st July, 1896-Accepted, 5th Sept., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Composition for the Manufacture of Artificial Veneers.
I CARL KÖSTER of 7 Limburger Strasse, Cologne, Germany, Decorator, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My said invention relates to the manufacture of artificial veneers such as
described in my Patent Specification No. 6104 of. A.D. 1894.
Such veneers are produced by applying to a core variously coloured concentric
layers of composition to imitate the annual rings produced in the growth of natural
wood. For this purpose it is necessary to have composition which at first is in a
viscous or pasty condition so that it can be spread by a brush and which in drying
contracts only slightly.
Further properties desirable in such a composition are that the block or baulk
formed by these superposed layers shall be sufficiently soft elastic and tough that
it may be cut into thin layers or sheets and shall be so waterproof as neither to
permit the passage of water nor to be decomposed or dissolved by it.
The object of the present invention is a composition possessing these properties.
According to my said invention I make such a composition from wood dust,
zinc white, flour paste, rosin size, linseed oil, and grape sugar, with a colouring of
any suitable colouring matter such as ochre.
The wood dust is intimately mixed with so much zinc white as to acquire such
an absorptive capacity for linseed oil as may be necessary for the particular purpose
for which the composition is to be used. The flour paste serves as binding material
and in order to effect its mixture with the linseed oil (which is not possible with
oil alone owing to the watery condition of the paste) rosin size that is to say a
solution of rosin in alkali is ad led.
The grape sugar which also acts partly as a binding material gives to the whole
mixture the necessary toughness and permanent elasticity so that when the
composition is cut into layers or sheets it is not brittle. Syrup or other material
containing sugar may be substituted for the grape sugar.
The thinnest sheets even no thicker than paper cut from a composition such as
described present sufficient resistance to tearing to admit of any necessary handling
and when such sheets are used as covering for Hoors they remain unchanged when
washed or scoured with water owing to the combination of the component parts
being of such a nature as to resist the action of water.
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 composition for producing artificial veneers consisting of a mixture of wood
dust, zinc white, flour paste, rosin size, linseed oil, and grape sugar or other similar
saccharine matter.
DL: anal JL. 1 1900
E. T. WHITELOW, A.M. Inst. C.E.,
70 Deansgate, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Wall Bracket.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Wall Bracket.
ALFRED PRIEST of 22 Batsford Road St. John's S.E., Sanitary Inspector do-
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
At the upper part of the bracket, on the side which fixes to the wall, and imme-
diately under the arm which springs therefrom, is made a slot through which a spike
can pass, this spike is provided with a hole near the driving ond, corresponding with
a hole in the supporting arm of the bracket.
When the spiko is driven into the wall the proper distance, the bracket can be
slid on to the spike, and secured by a screw passing through the holes of the spike
and bracket. This secures a firm fixing without having first to let in wooden blocks.
for screws.
Dated this 21st day of August 1806
ALFRED PRIEST.
I ALFRED PRIEST of 22 Batsford Road St. John's S.E. Sanitary Inspector do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to an improvement in wall brackets, and its object is to apply
a new device to iron, and other metal wall brackets, whereby, they can be fixed to
walls without first leaving to insert wooden plugs, or mount on boards.
Referring to the accompanying figures:-
Figure 1 is a side elevation of bracket fixed to a brick wall, showing the new device,
in section.
Figure 2 is a back view of the bracket.
"A," is a spike, or corbel, preferably made of wrought iron; it may be either
pointed for driving, as shown in figure, or it may be jagged, or cramped for building
in walls; it is provided with a hole near outor end, which may be either plain, or
tapped for a screw.
"B" is a slot in the back of bracket, through which spike "A" can pass.
"C" is a screw, bolt, or peg, which passos through hole provided in the top of
bracket, and hole in spike "A."
The method of fixing is as follows:-
The spike or corbel "A" is first driven, or fixed in wall, allowing the outer end to
project, so that the hole in the spike or corbel coincides with a hole provided in the
top of bracket.
The bracket is then slid on to the spike "A," which passes through slot "B."
The brackot is then secured by screw, bolt, or peg "C" which passes through holes
in top of bracket, and spike "A."

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A spike or corbel as set forth.
2. A slot in back of bracket as set forth.
8. A screw, bolt, or peg, as set forth.
4. A bracket provided with slot, through which the outer end of a spike or corbel
can pass, and then be secured to spike, or corbel, by means of screw bolt, or peg as
set forth.
Improvements in Nails.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Jan., 1896-Accepted, 22nd Feb., 1896
COMPLETE SP
TION.
Improvements in Nails.
I, MICHAEL REUTT, of Kamieniec, Government of Witebsk, in the Empire of
Russia, Landed Proprietor, 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 an improvement in nails and is intended to
effectively prevent any bending of nails when they are being driven, and also to
enable the nail to hold very firmly.
The invention is shown in the accompanying drawings in elevation and cross
section.
In order to attain the above mentioned object the shank or shaft of the nail is
made of a circular or polygonal cross section and provided with longitudinal
grooves or channels, so that the cross-section has the shape of a cross or star.
The improvement hereinbefore described is of special advantage in the case of
large carpenters' nails. The cross or star shaped section of the shaft or shank,
besides rendering it easier to drive the nail, affords a very great power of
resistance against bending, and the grooves or channels in the shank or shaft,
into which enters the material of the parts which are to be connected whilst the
nail is being driven, afford a sure straight guidance and entirely prevent any
rotation.
A considerable saving of material is also effected.
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 improvement in nails which consists in forming their shafts or shauks with
longitudinal grooves or channels so as to give them a cross or star shaped section
having great power of resistance, whereby any bending of the nail when being
driven is prevented and a considerable saving of material is effected.
Dated this 20th day of January 1896.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6 Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.