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Elastic Heel for Boots or Shoes.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Sept., 1896--Accepted, 5th Dec., 1896
Elastic Heel for Boots or Shoes.
We, BELA LOEDERER, First-lieutenant and LUDWIG BARCSAI, Architect, both of
Aprod-uteza, 8, Budapesth in the Kingdom of Hungary, do hereby declare the nature
of our 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 elastic heels for boots or shoes of any kind, as shown
in the accompanying drawing in which
Figure 1 is an elevation of the heel,
Figure 2 a horizontal and
Figure 3 a vertical section of same.
The heel consists of two plates a and b, the form of which corresponds to the
lower and upper surface respectively of the heel, such plates being connected by a
strong spiral spring e located between the plates and being in secure and rigid
connection for instance, by a strong rivet with the bottom plate a whereas the
attachment to the upper plate b can eventually be effected only by stitches or in any
other suitable way. The spring c as shown in tho drawing consists of strong wire
or coils and has preferably a conical form, its wider end abutting against the upper
plate b; thus lateral deflection by the weight of the wearer is prevented. The
space d formed by the spiral spring c is enclosed by a suitable covering e of leather,
rubber, cloth, silk or any other flexible or elastic material, such covering being.
firmly attached with its edges at the edges of the plates a and b. The plates a and b
can be made of leather, wood, metal or any other suitable substance. The plate b
may sometimes be omitted, in which case the upper end of the spring c is directly
attached to the sole g.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. In an elastic heel the combination with two plates of a strong conical spiral:
spring between such plates and a flexible covering enclosing the space occupied by
such spring, substantially as described and shown.
2. In an elastic heel the combination with a plate of a conical spiral spring
rigidly connected with such plate at its lower end and directly attached to the sole
at its upper end and of an elastic covering enclosing the space formed by the
spring, substantially as described and shown.
Dated this 22nd day of Sentember 1896
FREDERIC PRINCE,
Agent for Applicants.
A New or Improved Method of and Means for Admitting Steam into Steam Drying Cylinders, and Discharging the Water Condensed, or otherwise, out of those Cylinders.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Sept., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 8th June, 1897-Accepted, 11th Sept., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION
A New or Improved Method of and Means for Admitting Steam
into Steam Drying Cylinders, and Discharging the Water
Condensed, or otherwise, out of those Cylinders.
I, WILLIAM LAWRENCE MITCHELL Junior of Abbotshall Foundry Kirkcaldy,
Fifeshire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A new or improved (method) system of admitting steam into steam drying
cylinders and separating the water from the steam and discharging it, and at the
same time forming a centre stay for the cylinder.
The steam is admitted through centre bearing of cylinder into a straight or
tapered tube, which also forms a stay between the two cylinder ends, the steam
passing into cylinder (through) through tubes which are placed at intervals, and
which extend down to within a short distance of the opposite side of tube (which)
which allows steam to pass but no water, the water carried in with steam passing
along to outlet without passing into cylinder, and the ordinary water lifter only
requiring to discharge the condensed water.
Dated this 15th day of September 1896.
W L. MITCHELL, JUNIOR.
A New or Improved Method of and Means for Admitting Steam
into Steam Drying Cylinders, and Discharging the
the Water
Condensed, or otherwise, out of those Cylinders.
I WILLIAM LAWRENCE MITCHELL, Junior, Engineer Abbotshall Foundry, Kirkcaldy,
Fifeshire, 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 new or improved method of and means for, admitting steam and discharging
the water condensed or otherwise out of revolving steam drying cylinders for drying
yarns, cloth and other fabrics or materials and consists in having a centre stay a a,
which is machined on ends; the cylinder ends being also machined ensures the
bearings running true with ends; this stay is made hollow with a straight or tapered
hole through it, the steam entering at one end and passing into cylinder through
the nozzles A A. (which may be of any number and shape) one end passing down to
near the inside of tube which prevents the water passing through them-the water
passing along tube to outlet B thereby preventing any water passing into cylinder
from the pipes, the water condensed in cylinder being discharged by any of the
ordinary methods attached to the centre stay or tube.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is :-
1. The centre stay herein described.
2. The means herein described of steam entering cylinder by centre stay and
nozzles.
3. The means of discharging the water from pipes without it entering cylinder.
D71] 1907
W. L. MITCHELL, JUNIOR.
Improvements in Note Discs for Mechanically Played Musical Instruments.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 6th July, 1896-Accepted, 15th Aug.. 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Note Discs for Mechanically Played Musical
Instruments.
I, FRIEDRICH AUGUST HERRMANN of Reichstrasse, Leipzig, 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 has reference to perforated note discs or note sheets which in
mechanically played musical instruments are driven from a wheel engaging by its
teeth in holes in the path of travel of the note disc and the object of the invention
is to produce note discs which are not so liable to wear or tear at the holes
engaged by the driving wheel as the note dises hitherto employed. This object is
attained by providing the holes in the driving path of said note discs with a raised
and strengthened edge by stamping outwards the material of the note disc where
the holes have to be made and then pressing the outwardly stamped material into
the edges of the holes.
In the drawing so much of a note disc is shewn as is necessary to explain the
invention, Fig. 1 being a top view and Fig. 2 a section on line A-B of Fig. 1.
a is the strengthened edge around the holes b which are engaged by the teeth of
a driving wheel. Said holes may be of any suitable shape such as circular,
oblong, oval, triangular, or square. To form the holes the material is stamped
outwardly at a point corresponding to the middle of the holes, the inner edge of
the opened material then cut open at one or more points, bent outwards, and then
pressed down against the note disc so as to form a raised edge or beading round
the holes.
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 :-
Note discs or note sheets for mechanically played musical instruments,
provided in the driving or travelling path with holes having strengthened edges
made from the material of the disc or sheet, substantially as described and
shewn.
Dated this 6th day of July 1896.
CAPITAINE & Vox HERTLING,
89 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Devices for Operating the Sashes of Sky-lights, more especially applicable to the Sky-lights of Vessels.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 9th June, 1896-Accepted, 18th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Devices for Operating the Sashes of Sky-lights,
more especially applicable to the Sky-lights of Vessels.
I, JAMES WOODALL, of 1200 Druid Hill Avenue, in the City of Baltimore
and State of Maryland, United States of America, Ship Builler, 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 description of the said invention which follows, reference is made to the
accompanying drawing forming a part hereof and in which,-
Figure 1 is a cross section of a skylight embodying the invention.
Figs. 2 and 3 are enlarged views of the invention with parts thereof in
section.
Figs. 4 and 5 illustrate a modification in the construction of the invention.
Referring now to the drawing, A is the deck line of a vessel, and B the coaming
around the skylight opening or hatch C.
D is the frame-work of the skylight, erected on the coaming B.
EE are the glazed sash, hinged to the frame D at a.
F is a forked bracket secured to the inner face of the frame D, carrying a
revoluble nut b around which is a collar c having trunnions d resting loosely in
holes in the forked bracket F.
G is a threaded stem which passes through the nut b, and at its upper end
attached by means of a stand aud a pin g, to the sash E.
To the lower end of the nut is fastened a sleeve H having a crank handle I by
means of which the nut is turned to open or close the skylight. The lower end
of the stem G rests on the crank handle I when the skylight is closed, and in the
turning of the handle in a direction to open the skylight, the said
handle.
end leaves the
It will be seen that the nut 6 accommodates itself to any position required, by a
change in the angle of the stem, see Fig. 1, in which one sash is shown as open,
and the other closed.
In Figs. 4 and 5, the nut is spherical and partially inclosed by the bracket F
which is in two parts connected by screws.
In the operation of this modified construction, the nut is revolved in the bracket,
and also turns to adjust itself to the angle assumed by the stem in a manner
substantially the same as that of the nut illustrated in Figs. 1, 2 and 3.
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 combination with a hinged skylight, a threaded stem jointed thereto, a
bracket rigidly attached to some stationary object, a revoluble nut supported by
the bracket which is susceptible of angular adjustment independently of the said
bracket, through which the threaded stem passes, and means to revolve the said
nut and thereby operate the hinged skylight, substantially as specified.
JAMES WOODALL.
Haseltine, Lake & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Laxative or Purgative Bonbons and Method of Producing the same.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 5th June, 1896-Accepted, 25th July, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Laxative or Purgative Bonbons and Method of Producing
the same.
We, ANTONIO MÜLLER of Charlottenberg near Berlin Krummestrasse 63, Upper
Brigade Surgeon, and ARTHUR MÜLLER of Anger 3, Frankfurt-on-Oder, in the
Empire of Germany, Doctor, 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 method of producing a mild but reliable active
purging medicine or laxative in form of bonbons. This process satisfies a require-
ment for a harmless and reliable opening medicine which may be taken in an
agreeable forin and is especially convenient for administering medicine to children.
The process of production is as follows:-
In order to produce 30 bonbons, 1-5 grammes camomiles (Flores chamomilla)
and 2 grammes marshmallow roots (Radices althaca) are boiled with 100 grammes
of water until reduced to half, and this decoction is filtered through a sieve and
then again through a cloth. With the filtered liquid are moistened 100 grammes
of loaf sugar refined in the manner of pastry cooks. This is then placed over the
fire after adding 1 gramme vanilla husk and is boiled, the condition of the sugar
being frequently tested as the boiling proceeds. Shortly before the sugar is
boiled to caramel, the vanilla is taken out and the following carefully powdered
mixture is added
tuese are well
stirred into the aforesaid sugar mixture.
The thus treated sugar mixture should continue to boil until it is converted into
caramel, the vessel is then taken quickly from the fire, and the mass is poured out
upon a marble slab coated with butter and is then divided as it gets cold in
30 bonbons of equal size.
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. The process or method for producing laxative or purgative bonbons cousisting
in preparing a decoction containing 15 grammes Flores chamomilla, 2 grammes
Radices althaca and 50 grammes water moistening therewith 100 grammes loaf
sugar, boiling the same with addition of 1 gramme of vanilla husk and adding to
the mass shortly before it is converted into caramel in powdered state 3 grammes
Tartarus depuratus 9 grammes Tubera jalapa pulverisata, 1 gramme Rhizoma
zingiberis pulverisalum continuing the boiling of the mixture until converted into a
caramel and then dividing the same iuto bonbons.

page_text: 2. The laxative or purgative bonbons produced according to the process set
forth herein.
Dated this 5th day of June 1896.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.,
Agents for Applicants.
An Improved Elastic Handle for Application to Vehicles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 2nd Jan., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Elastic Handle for Application to Vehicles.
I BERNHARD THEREMIN, Agricultural Expert, of 50 Langestrasse Leipzig 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 ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved elastically movable handle by the use of
which mounting upon and alighting from vehicles in motion is rendered less
dangerous.
It is known that on springing upon a carriage in movement the velocity of the
movement of the carriage is not transferred at once to the body, so that often a
heavy or sudden pull is caused by the handle on the carriage which the person
seizes to assist him in mounting.
In order to avoid this inconvenience I have devised the hereinafter described
arrangement of an elastically movable handle.
Referring to the annexed drawing in which Fig. 1. is a plan view. Fig. 2 a
section on line R. R. Fig. 1. and Fig. 3 a section on S. S. Fig. 1. Fig. 4 end view
showing the application of the handle A.
The bandle A has the usual form and position of the handles generally used on
carriages.
The arrangement of the handle is such that it operates elastically in a certain
sense for which purpose the handle rods a a are movable in guides 66 which can
be of any form.
These rods are connected together by a correspondingly formed cross-piece,
upon which is provided a spring for any similar elastic body which at an
appropriated place rests against a counter-abutment.
When the handle A is seized the shock or pull is transmitted to the interposed
elastic body and the handle operates to equalize the strain.
In order that on letting the handle go the latter does not move back with too
sharp a blow there are arranged two buffers c c upon which the ends of the
rods a a strike.
The form of the various parts of the handle as well as the material used may be
of any kind according to the necessities of the case.
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 :-
An elastic handle for vehicles for assistance in mounting and alighting from the
same while in motion, in which the correspondingly formed handle A is provided
with guide rods which are movably seated and are limited in their movements by
an elastic body or spring f.
Dated this 15th day of September 1896.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18 Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.,
Agents to Applicant.
A New or Improved Stand or Support for Bicycles.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Aug., 1896
Complete Specification Loft 10th Oct 1806-Accented 14th Aud
1807
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Stand or Support for Bicycles.
I, THOMAS SCOTT MASON Fountains Hall Ripoa Yorkshire Land Agent, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of a new or improved stand or support for bicycles and
consists of two triangular frames which are hinged or pivotally secured to one another,
at a suitable position so that they may be separated, the required distance apart.
The wheel is then placed so as to rest upon the bases of the triangular frames and is
held at the top by means of an adjustable piece which bears upon the wheel, and may
be secured by means of a thumb screw or the like.
I, THOMAS SCOTT MASON Fountains Hall Ripon Yorkshire Land Agent do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the saine is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists of a new or improved stand or support for bicycles and
consists of two triangular frames which are hinged or pivotally secured to one another
at a suitable position so that they may be separated the required distance apart.
The wheel is then placed so as to rest upon the bases of the triangular frames and
is held at the top by means of an adjustable piece which bears upon the wheel and
may be secured by ineans of a thunb screw or the like.
In order that my invention inay be fully understood I will now refer to the annexed
drawings in which:-
Figure 1, is a perspective view of my invention.
Figure 2, side elevation of saune when closed, a and a' are two frames formed of
suitable material and hinged together at b; c is a sliding piece having the V shaped
opening d, and which may be adjusted by means of the slots e, which engage upon
the pins f, and the thumb screw g by which it may be secured in the required
position so as to grip the top of the wheel h, of the bicycle, the rest of the machine
being removed for purposes of clearness. It will be seen that various sizes of
wheels can be supported in the stand or rest.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. The combined construction and arrangement of the various parts substantially
as described and illustrated herein.

page_text: 2. The bicycle rest or support consisting of two frames hinged together; an
adjustable piece having slots which engage upon pins carried by one of the frames,
a screw pin or thumb screw for securing said piece in position and which engages
upon the top af the wheel all in combination and substantially as described.
Dated this 19th day of October 1896.
Improvements in Drawing Scales.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Mar., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 30th Dec., 1896-Accepted, 20th Feb., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Drawing Scales.
I, THOMAS JACKSON, of 41, Wesley Road, Armley, Leeds, in the County of
York, Lecturer on Engineering, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
My invention relates to the so-called "celluloid scales," which, as hitherto con-
structed, have been made of wood with narrow flat strips of celluloid cemented
on. My improvements consist in substituting for the narrow flat strips of celluloid
usnally employed broader strips which have been first moulded or bent to suit the
shape of the wooden blank.
This new mode of construction simplifies the manufacture, permits of either
side of the wooden blank being entirely covered with one piece of celluloid, &
is applicable to sections which could not readily be made in a satisfactory
mauner by the ordinary method.
Dated this 30th day of March 1806
THOS. JACKSON.
improvements in Drawing Scales.
I, THOMAS JACKSON of 41, Wesley Road, Armley, Leeds, Lecturer on
Engineering 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 "celluloid on wood" (or so-called "celluloid") drawing
scales, which, as hitherto constructed, have been made of wood with narrow flat
strips of celluloid glued or cemented on.
The improvement which constitutes my invention consists in substituting for the
narrow flat strips of celluloid broader strips which have been first moulded to shape
to suit the shape of the wooden blank. Figs. A, B, C, D, E, and F illustrate
some of the sections to which the celluloid strips may be moulded while
Figs. G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N illustrate how these strips are combined with
wooden blanks to form the finished scale-blank.
My new mode of construction as above described is intended to simplify the
manufacture of the class of drawing scales referred to and at the same time secure
a better-looking and more serviceable result. Also, it is applicable to scale-
sections which could not readily be made in a satisfactory manner by the ordinary
method.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
(1.) In drawing scales of celluloid on wood the use of celluloid strips of suitably
moulded sections as above described.
A Device for Smoothing Rough Edges of Starched Linen Articles of Wearing Apparel.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 26th June, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 27th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 12th June, 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Device for Smoothing Rough Edges of Starched Linen Articles
of Wearing Apparel.
WILLIAM BOURNE Grove House Ashton-on-Mersey Theatrical Manager, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This device consists of a small piece of pearl, bone, ivory or other suitable material
having at one extremity two points or prongs formed by a cut of a triangular shape
being made into the material of which device is made. It is intended that the
article to be smoothed shall have its edge placed within these points or prongs and
by rubbing the device backwards and forwards the article becomes smoothed.
Dated this 24th day of June 1896.
WILLIAM BOURNE.
A Device for Smoothing Rough Edges of Starched Linen Articles
of Wearing Apparel.
I WILLIAM BOURNE of Grove House, Ashton-on-Mersey Theatrical Manager, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to an improved device for smoothing the rough edges of
collars and cuffs and starched linen articles generally, and consists of a piece of
ivory, bone, wood, metal, glass or other suitable material (A) having at one extremity
two points or prongs formed by a cut of a triangular shape being made into the
material of which device is made (B).
In using, I place the article to be smoothed, with its rough edge resting within the
cut B in the device, and by rubbing the same backwards & forwards the rough edges
become smoothed.
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 device for smoothing rough edges of starched linen articles as aforesaid.
WILLIAM BOURNE.
Improvement in Attaching Roller Blinds to the Roller.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Apr., 1896-Accepted, 16th May, 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Attaching Roller Blinds to the Roller.
GWLADYS MURIEL DAVIES 6 St. Johns Crescent Canton Cardiff Spinster 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 and effect of my invention is to securely fasten the blind of whatever
material made to the roller without the use of nails as ordinarily used and applies
to all blinds of every material and description which are affixed to rollers of all
sizes and descriptions and to all rollers used for the purpose of the carriage of
blinds and bearing the same either in a rolled up or extended position.
And that my invention and the manner of performing and carrying the same
into effect may be understood I have appended a sheet of drawings illustrative
thereof.
The window blind roller invented by me consists of a roller four six or eight
sided in one of which sides is formed a groove of a width and depth adapted to the
weight of the blind to be suspended as shewn in sectional drawing Fig. 2 into
which is introduced a bar of iron which may be galvanized or of any other metal
or in cases of narrow blinds of hard wood running the entire length of the roller
and so much narrower than the groove as to allow of the material of which the
blind is made being wrapped around it-one end of the bar is inserted under the
roller fitting and the other end is held in position by a small galvanized iron or
other metal button B screwed on the side of the roller by the bar and turning on
its own screw with other similar buttons fixed at intervals alongside the bar where
the length of the required roller renders it necessary to prevent any possible
sagging of the bar in the centre or in any part of its length. Thus by simply
removing the bar from the groove, wrapping the blind material around it,
reinserting the bar in the groove and turning the buttons the blind is
instantaneously and permanently fixed and the old trouble of nailing it to the
roller and withdrawing the nails when required to be taken down for cleaning or
other purposes is entirely done away with.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. A grooved roller of any material for the purpose of suspending and rolling up
blinds of any material fitted with a metal or wood bar secured in position by metal
tongues turning on their own screws.
2. The mode or manner of constructing blind rollers and the like substantially
as and for the purposes set forth.
GWLADYS MURIEL DAVIES.
Improvements in and in connection with Hinges for the Shafts or Handles of Children's Mail Oarts and like Vehicles
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Feb., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 7th Nov., 1896-Accepted, 23rd Jan., 1897
Improvements in and in connection with Hinges for the Shafts or
Handles of Children's Mail Oarts and like Vehicles.
YOUNG NORMINGTON Engineer 51 Seel Street Liverpool. I do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of a socket shaped hinge, to be applied to the shafts
of children's mail carts, perambulators and like vehicles, and is constructed as
follows;
A part A attached to the body end of the shafts, and a hinged part B to folding
part of shafts. The part B is formed as a socket and shuts over the sides and
bottom of A thus giving firmness and rigidity against side shake or leverage, the
under part of B is tooth shaped and when shut down is firmly held by the
spring C. The shaft is released by pressing the trigger D, and can be folded up
out of the way.
I claim, First-The socket formation of the hinge and the catch on same.
Second-For the spring catch C and releasing trigger D and the application of
the same together or separately.
TAL
STA
1006
Improvements in and in connection with Hinges for the Shafts or
Handles of Children's Mail Carts and like Vehicles.
YOUNG NORMINGTON Engineer, 51 Seel Street Liverpool 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 drawings filed with my Provisional Specification:-
This invention consists of a socket shaped hinge to be applied to the shafts of
children's mail carts perambulators and like vehicles, and is constructed as
follows;
A part (A) attached to the body end of shafts, a hinged part (B) to folding
part of shafts, a spring (C) and a trigger (D) the part B is socket shaped and
closes over the sides and bottom of A makeing a strong socketed joint, the under
part of B is tooth shaped and when shut down is firmly held in position by the
spring C-the shafts is released by the trigger D and can be folded up out of the
way.
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

page_text: 2nd. For the spring ()
3rd. For the lever or trigger (D) and for the application of whole in combination
as shown.
Dated this 6th day of November 1896.
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Improved Fastening for Downspouts and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Fastening for Downspouts and the like.
EDWARD THOMAS FLETCHER Plumber Masonic Buildings Elliott Street Rochdale
LOUIS FLETCHER Managing Oilman 65 Standishgate Wigan EDWARD FLETCHER
Shop Manager 300 Stanley Road Bootle Liverpool do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
A square, pointed, iron spike, for insertion in walls; the end protruding from the
wall, furnished with a shoulder and a threaded portion to take a brass nut, made with
a fixed washer and square portion for use with key or spanner.
The spike and nut being of opposite metals cannot corrode. The nut being
removeable enables downspout to be taken down quickly for painting, cleaning and
the like, thus prolonging life of spout. The spike being fixed before the spout, and
nut screwed on after spout in place, prevents the breaking of spout ears, as is the case.
where nails are driven with a hammer.
EDWARD THOMAS FLETCHER.
LOUIS FLETCHER.
EDWARD FLETCHER.
Improved Fastening for Downspouts and the like.
EDWARD THOMAS FLETCHER Plumber Elliott Street Rochdale LOUIS FLETCHER,
Managing Oilman 65 Standishgate Wigan, EDWARD FLETCHER Shop Manager
300 Stanley Road Bootle Liverpool 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 flat, round or square tapered, galvanised iron spike "A," having a shoulder at the
thick end, formed by a round pin "B," smaller than the square or circle of spike, threaded
for a nut. A flanged square nut "C" of brass to screw on the pin. The spike is.
driven into the brickwork, stonework or other substance by a hollow iron driver, fitting
over the screwed pin, and driving on the shoulder, so as not to burr the threaded pin."
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 :-
1st. The combination of "A"iron driving spike, having screwed pin "B," with.
flanged nut, "C."

page_text: 2nd. The use of 2 metals of opposite natures, as iron and brass.
3rd. The minimum of corrosion, with maximum strength & ease of application.
Dated this 24th day of February 1897.
EDWARD THOMAS FLETCHER,
Plumber,
Elliott Street, Rochdale.
EDWARD FLETCHER,
Shop Manager,
300 Stanley Road, Bootle.
Improvements in or relating to Travelling Boxes and the like for Holding Hats and Millinery.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Jan., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 17th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 21st Nov., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Travelling Boxes and the like for
Holding Hats and Millinery.
I MORITZ MÄDLER of Leipzig-Lindenau in the Empire of Germany, Manu-
facturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to boxes specially intended for holding hats or millinery
during travelling or transport, or to trunks or compartments of truuks or other
boxes which are to be provided with means for holding hats or millinery in such a
way that they are not liable to damage in the movement of the trunk or box
during transit.
The invention consists in providing the interior of such box, trunk, or compart-
ment with one or more holders each adapted to receive upon it a hat or bonnet,
and formed of a stem carrying an enlarged and padded head preferably formed of
or to resemble a number of padded balls in order that it may receive and fit
within the crown of the hat or the like which may then be secured upon it
by pins.
The stem is preferably extensible to adapt the holder to higher or lower crowned
hats, and it may either be fixed directly to the inside of the box or the like or it
may be fixed upon a plate adapted to slide in guides or grooves, in order that the
hats may be more easily put into or taken from the box and in order that their
position may be adjusted therein to a certain extent. Such sliding plates may be
secured in the position given to them by a pivoted cross bar acting as a double
wedge against the guides or other parts of the box or the like.
Dated this 18th day of January 1896.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Travelling Boxes and the like for
Holding Hats and Millinery.
I, MORITZ MÄDLER of Leipzig-Lindenau in the Empire of Germany, 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:-
This invention relates to boxes specially intended for holding hats or millinery
during travelling or transport, or to trunks or compartments of trunks or other
boxes which are to be provided with means for holding hats or millinery in such a
way that they are not liable to damage in the movement of the trunk or box
during transit.
The invention consists in providing the interior of such box, trunk or compart-
ment with one or more holders each adapted to receive upon it a hat or bonnet,
and formed of a stem carrying an enlarged and padded head preferably formed of
or to resemble a number of padded balls in order that it may receive and fit
[Price]
Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 1st May, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 30th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 3rd Apr., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Golf Clubs.
HARCOURT JORDON JUST Arden Terrace Accrington Lancashire Clergyman do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improvement giving the handle of golf clubs a greater spring than that due
to the ordinary handles. This is accomplished by slitting the top of the handle, near
where it is grasped by hands, and inserting in the said slit either rubber, cane or
other suitable material to form a spring. The material forming the spring may
either be in laminations or solid as may be best for the material used.
The object of the spring in the grip of the handle is to enable the player to drive
longer distances with the same weight of club, the spring causing the impact on the
ball to be longer maintained and the speed of the ball is increased thereby.
Dated this 30th day of April 1896.
HARCOURT J. JUST.
HARCOURT JORDON JUST Arden Terrace Accrington Lancashire, Clergyman,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
An improvement giving the handle of golf clubs a greater spring than that due to
the ordinary handles.
This is accomplished by slitting the top of the handle near where it is grasped by
hands, and inserting in the said slit either rubber, cane, or other suitable material to
form a spring.
The material forming the spring may either be in laminations or solid as may be
best for the material used.
The object of the spring in the grip of the handle is to enable the player to drive
longer distances with the same weight of club, the spring causing the impact on the
ball to be longer maintained, and the speed of the ball is increased thereby..
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 what I
claim is :-
Claim 1. The slitting the top of the handle near where it is grasped by hands
and inserting in the said slit either rubber, cane, or other suitable material to form a
spring, substantially as specified.
Claim 2. The material forming the spring may either be in laminations or solid as
may be best for the material used, substantially as specified.
Dated this 29th day of January 1897.
HARCOURT JORDON JUST.
Improvement in Warping Bobbins.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Aug., 1896-Accepted, 24th Oct., 1896
Improvement in Warping Bobbins.
I, JOHANNES HEFTI of Bramsche, in the Empire of Gormany, Foreinan, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Hitherto the warping bobbins used in weaving have been made of wood or paper
The former are very liable to get broken, and the latter readily become rough so
that the threads are frequently caught.
To overcome these defects I construct the bobbin with a wooden core and metal
end discs.
In the accompanying drawing which illustrates-by way of example-one method
of carrying this invention into practice :-
Figure 1 is a view of my improved bobbin in side elevation and
Figure 2 is a view in plan thereof.
Throughout the views similar parts are marked with like letters of reference.
The wooden core a of the bobbin is formed with longitudinal grooves b for the
reception of wires or their equivalents whose ends care bent at right.
angles and are passed through luge, eyes or eyelets formed on or attached to.
the end discs d.
Bobbins can be constructed in this manner with very little trouble and they have
the further advantage of great durability.
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 warping bobbin having a wooden core and metal end discs, as and for the
purpose set forth.
2. In a warping bobbin having a wooden core and metal end discs connecting the
parts together by means of wires such as c adapted to lie in longitudinal grooves.
such as in the core a and engaging-by their turned up ends with lugs, oyes.
or eyelets such as d in the end discs d as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 22nd day of August 1896.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, A.M.I.C.E., M.I.M.E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Improvements in Means for Protecting the Corners of Purses: Letter and Card Cases, Hand Bags, Pocket Books, Tourist Cases,. Blotting Books, Bill Cases, and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Oct., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 19th Oct., 1896-Accepted, 6th Mar., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Means for Protecting the Corners of Purses:
Letter and Card Cases, Hand Bags, Pocket Books, Tourist Cases,.
Blotting Books, Bill Cases, and the like.
I, WILLIAM PAYNE 6 Dyers Buildings Holborn Leather Goods Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A metal, silver or gold corner is fixed to each bottom corner of purses, letter and
card cases, hand bags, pocket books, tourist cases, blotting books, bill cases, and
the like going up the side and along the bottom sufficiently far enough, to obtain
a firm grip, thus the articles above named, if protected in this manner, will be
protected at its most vulnerable point, and yet be perfectly flexible, light and
improved in appearance.
Dated this 6th day of October 1896
WILLIAM PAYNE.
Improvements in Means for Protecting the Corners of Purses,
Letter and Card Cases, Hand Bags, Pocket Books, Tourist Cases,
Blotting Books, Bill Cases, and the like.
I, WILLIAM PAYNE of 6 Dyers Buildings Holborn Leather Goods Manufacturer
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The application of metal, silver or gold corners or tips, to each and every bottom
corner of the articles named in the title above, going up the sides and along the
bottom sufficiently far enough to allow of a firm grip of the material, see drawing
herewith and marked A, and to be fixed thereto by rivets, pins, glue, paste and
the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is,
1st. Protection of the corners of the articles named in my specification by
applying metal, silver, or gold corners or tips, as shown in my drawing:
marked A.
DLL 10:1 day of October 1896.
WILLIAM PAYNE..
A New or Improved Mop or Device for Cleaning Floors and the like.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Aug., 1896-Accepted, 17th Oct., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Mop or Device for Cleaning Floors and
the like.
I, LOUISA MARIA SUSANNAH COLCLOUGH BIDDULPH-COLCLOUGH, of
Tintern Abbey, County of Wexford, Ireland, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in and connected with mops or devices
for cleaning floors & the like and has for object to provide a convenient, simple
and inexpensive implement for washing and subsequently drying floors and other
surfaces.
The said improvement supplies a universal and long felt want and considerably
simplifies the usual method of performing this tedious and laborious domestic duty.
It is always found inconvenient and entails a great waste of energy to kneel down
on the floor while washing and drying it and in many cases it has been lastingly
injurious to the bodily health of the person who had to perform the task. As a
natural consequence of the exertion required the thorough cleansing of the floors of
living and other apartments, so necessary to the health of the inhabitant of the
rooms, is frequently performed in a more or less superficial and unsatisfactory
manner.
The new device hereinafter described will greatly facilitate the work in question
and thus encourage housemaids and others to do the washing and drying of the
floors in a more thorough manner and with considerably reduced exertion.
The improved device consists of a frame of any convenient and suitable shape
and size fastened to an ordinary broom handle, said frame having a lower cross
piece so arranged that a washing or drying cloth can easily be wound around it
and be fastened in some simple way by means of a pin or otherwise. The
washing cloth can as easily be unwound and wrung out or be replaced by a drying
cloth.
In order that my invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings, illustrative thereof, in which
Fig. 1 is a front view of the device before use.
Fig. 2 a similar view showing the washing or drying cloth in position ready
for use, and
Fig. 3 is a side view.
A is the frame, secured to the broom handle B, having a suitably sectioned
lower cross bar A¹ around which the cloth is wound as shown in Fig. 2. The end
of the cloth may be fastened by a pin, as suggested in the drawing Fig. 2, or in
any other suitable manner.
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 new or improved device for washing and drying floors, walls and other
surfaces, consisting of a frame A, secured to a handle B, and having a suitably

page_text: sectioned cross bar A¹ for holding a washing or drying cloth, substantially as and
for the purposes specified and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 13th day of August 1896
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in Swimming Baths.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd July, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Apr., 1897-Accepted, 3rd July, 1897
improvement
I THOMAS HUBBARD LEGGETT of London Road, Kirkley in the County of Suffolk,
Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The construction of a false bottom or space, underneath the proper floor of the
Bath, which may be formed in Concrete, stone, special bricks or any other suitable
materials, the bottom of this space formed in curved, conical, or splayed gutters or
channels, arranged either transversely or longitudinally and connected at the ends or
sides to a series of sluices by which the water is run off at pleasure or as required.
The upper floor or covering of this false bottom or chamber to be constructed of
special bricks or stone, corrugated on the upper surface, and perforated with holes
either circular, square, rectangular or any other design or shape. I claim that by the
construction of the above special false bottom, all foreign inatters held in suspension
in the water such as mud, sand, chalk or the like will be deposited and drawn off at
will through the sluices thereby rendering the water clear and dispensing with costly
filters or depositing tanks.
THOS. H. LEGGETT.
Improvements in Swimming Baths.
I THOMAS HUBBARD LEGGETT of London Road Kirkley in the County of Suffolk
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 formation of a corrugated bottom to floor of Bath, which corrugations may be
constructed either in concrete, special brick, or stone thus forming a series of channels
either curved or splayed at the bottoin of the Bath, running either transversely or
longitudinally, and connected at the ends or sides to a series of sluices by which the
water is run off at pleasure or as required. Upon the corrugations thus formed is
laid a floor of special brick, stone, or iron corrugated slightly on the upper surface
and perforated with holes either circular, square or any other shape or design.
The corrugations or channels are shewn on plan and marked A. The sluices are
indicated by the letter B, and the special perforated floor by the letter 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
That by the construction of the above special false bottom, all foreign matters held in

page_text: suspension in the water such as mud, sand, chalk, or the like will be deposited and
drawn off at will, through the sluices thereby rendering the water clear, dispensing
with costly filters or despositing tanks.