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Improvements in Aural Appliances.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in Aural Appliances.
I, HEERJEE JEHANGIR DADYSETT, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., L.M. (Edinburgh),
L.E.P.S.O. (Glasgow), of 34, Church Gate Street, Fort, Bombay, India, Aural
Surgeon, 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 improvements in appliances for aiding the sense
of hearing constructed of indiarubber or the like flexible material.
In order to more particularly set forth my said invention I will describe it
with reference to the accompanying drawing in which
Figs. 1 and 2 are sectional elevations of two forms of my said invention.
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the same.
My invention consists of a flexible artificial disc forming a tympanum a which
may be fitted into the ear cavity against the natural tympanum of the ear where
by reason of perforation or of thickening of the natural tympanum the hearing
is injuriously affected. To the tympanum a is attached a short flexible trumpet
shaped tube b whose interior opening may traverse the disc as shown in Fig. 1
or may not as shown in Fig. 2. When the opening traverses the disc it serves
in the case of a perforated tympanum to direct the sound waves against an un-
perforated part. When the interior opening does not perforate the disc a short
wire c may be inserted like the petal of a flower in the trumpet shaped tube b io
serve as a sound conductor.
The artificial tympanum provides a medium through which sounds are inten-
sified so that the injured ear drum is made effectually to serve its original
purpose.
The artificial tympanum and trumpet shaped tube being made of flexible material
the apparatus may be worn day ard night without causing any pain in the ear
such as is caused by other and harder substances.
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 combination of a flexible artificial tympanum and a flexible trumpet
shaped tube having a passage through the tube and the tympanum substantially
as and for the purpose set forth and shown.
2. The combination of a flexible artificial tympanum and a flexible trumpet
shaped tube without a passage through the tympanum substantially as and for
the purpose set forth and shown.
3. An artificial tympanum and trumpet such as described having a central
wire substantially as and for the purpose set forth and shown.
Dated this 10th day of December 1898.
E. T. WHITELOW, A.M., Inst., C.E.,
70, Deansgate Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvement in the Manufacture of Metallic Bird Cage Bottoms.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Sept., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 26th June, 1900-Accepted, 15th Sept., 1900
. PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in the Manufacture of Metallic Bird Cage Bottoms.
I, CHARLES WILLIAM CHELLINGWORTH, 41, Port Hope Road, Sparkbrook,
Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, Metallic Bird Cage Maker, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
To have the sheet tin printed in colours, and then to make the bottoms up
afterwards.
This I consider to be an improvement over the way they are made now, namely
by making the bottoms from plain sheet tin and then japanning them by hand
after being made. By having the sheet tin printed first, it produces a much
better finished bottom at less cost in production.
That the De
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Signed,
CHARLES WILLIAM CHELLINGWORTH,
41, Port Hope Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in the Manufacture of Metallic Bird Cage Bottoms.
CHARLES WILLIAM CHELLINGWORTH, 174, Moseley Road, Birmingham, in the
County of Warwick, Foreman Metallic Bird Cage Maker. I do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention consists of the application of sheet metal which has been printed
upon in colours to the manufacture of metallic bird cage bottoms. The usual
way to make a metallic bird cage bottom is to take a sheet of plain metal, work
it up into the required form and then subject it to the process of japanning,
after being made up. By my invention of useing printed sheet metal the process
of japanning is abolished, a better article is produced, and a saving in cost of
production is affected.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
The application of printed sheet metal to the manufacture of metallic bird
cove bottoms
Improvements in Valves.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 10th June, 1899-Accepted, 22nd July, 1899
Improvements in Valves.
I, WILLARD ERASTUS CASE, of the Town of Scipio, Cayuga County, New
York, 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:-
This invention relates to valves, and it consists in a new construction and
arrangement of the parts by which the wear upon the valve seat is made uniform
and leakage prevented.
In the drawings, Fig. 1, is a side view, partly in section of a valve embodying
my invention; and Fig. 2, is a bottom view of the valve.
In the drawing, A., represents the body of the valve; B, the valve stem; C,
the operating handle therefor, D, the valve; E, the valve seat.
A swivel joint, f, is interposed between the valve and its stem, B, and beneath
the valve D, is placed a spiral plate or plates, g, g, secured there to, against which
the column of water impinges in passing through the valve, causing the valve, D,
to revolve as it is pressed downward and is about to engage with its seat, E.
By means of this revolving motion, the wear upon the face of the valve seat
is equally distributed and caused to be uniform, so that the tendency to become
worn and leaky, is avoided.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:-
The combination of the valve stem, B, of the valve, D, provided with the
Swivel joint, f, the spiral plate or plates, g, g, and the valve seat, E.
Dated this 10th day of June 1899.
FELL & JAMES
Agents for the Applicant.
New or Improved Device or Apparatus for Exhibiting and Storing for Sale Illustrated Post-cards and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 11th Feb., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New or Improved Device or Apparatus for Exhibiting and Storing
for Sale Illustrated Post-cards and the like.
I, SAMUEL WULLSCHLEGER, of Lausanne, Switzerland, 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 device or apparatus made of card-board, wood or
other suitable material, for exhibiting and storing for sale post-cards with illus-
trations or views on them. Christmas cards, and other complimentary cards, and
the like, by the use of which device or apparatus both the seller and the buyer
has the great advantage that sample cards, or the like objects, are exhibited to
full view and in regular order, while the cards for sale corresponding to the sample
cards are found behind the latter.
The accompanying sheet of drawings illustrates one method of carrying the
invention into effect.
Figure 2 is a section
arranged side by side
Figure 1 is a section taken on the line - of Figure 3.
on the line yy of Figure 3, and Figure 3 is a front view.
The device or apparatus consists essentially of pockets
and step-wise over one another and behind each of which pockets is placed_a
storage holder or compartment d furnished in the front with an opening c. In
these compartments can be placed a larger number of the various kinds of
cards, or the like, than of the sample cards placed in the pockets in front of
such compartments.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
New or improved device or apparatus for exhibiting and storing for sale post-
cards, Christmas cards and other complimentary cards and the like, which consists
of pockets arranged side by side and step-wise over one another, behind each of
which pockets is placed a storage compartments furnished with an opening in
front, substantially as described.
S. WILLSCHLEGER,
Per W. H. Beck,
115, Cannon Street, London, E.C., Agent.
Improvements in Sucking-tubes for Infants' Feeding Bottles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st July, 1899-Accepted, 26th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sucking-tubes for Infants' Feeding Bottles.
I, BERTHOLD KOHLHAUS, of 111, Bergstrasse, 29, Harburg on the Elbe, in
the Empire of Germany, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement, and accompanying drawing,
that is to say:―
The invention described below and illustrated in the accompanying drawing,
relates to an improved sucking-tube for infants' feeding bottles, which differs
from such tubes as ordinarily used, in that the milk sucked into the tube cannot
pass back into the bottle, in which case the child would have again to suck it
up.
In the accompanying drawing the improved sucking-tube is shown partly in
section.
The lower part a of the sucking-tube is made of glass, whilst the upper part b
is of Britannia metal, or other suitable metal, not readily oxydizable, and not
prejudicial to the milk.
To render the use of the tube by the infant more easy, a ball valve k is inserted
into the part of the tube b, so that as mentioned above, any milk sucked up
from the bottle is prevented from passing back again. The outer end of the
sucking-tube at m is made somewhat enlarged or expanded, so that it is more
readily held in the mouth.
The upper part 6 is provided with a glass lining d, so as to prevent any
impurity adhering to the metal, whilst at the same time the sucking-tube can be
easily cleaned.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
A sucking-tube for infants' feeding bottles, having a ball-valve inserted
in the upper part 6 of the tube, which is made of suitable metal having a glass
lining d, substantially as described and illustrated.
Dated
this 20th day of July 1899.
EDWARDS AND Co.,
Chartered Patent Agents,
65, and 66, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to the Propulsion of Ships, Boats, and other Vessels.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 25th Mar., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to the Propulsion of Ships, Boats, and
other Vessels.
I, GEORGE LEWIS, of 3, Fodia Villas, Denbigh, in the County of Denbighshire,
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:-
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This invention relates to improvements in the propulsion of ships and the
like, and has for its main object to provide means for driving ships propelled by
paddle-wheels, whereby such ships shall be capable of attaining a greater speed
than was heretofore possible, while at the same time the tendency to roll in
a heavy sea will be minimised.
In order that this my said invention may be the more readily understood and
carried into practical effect, reference is hereby made to the accompanying sheet
of illustrative drawings, wherein :-
Fig. 1, is a side elevational view of a steam ship provided with my means
of propulsion, and
Fig. 2, is a plan view of same.
Referring to the drawings, wherein like letters of reference indicate corres-
ponding parts wherever occurring in both figures, a represents paddle-wheels,
of which there may be any suitable number, enclosed in the usual paddle boxes,
the axles B of such paddle-wheels connecting each pair of paddle-wheels trans-
versely and being cranked at the centre, as at B¹. c represents a shaft, which is
coupled to such cranked axles by means of suitable bosses C¹ which allow of the
crank pins B having a free rotary movement within same.
The forward end of such shaft c may terminate at its junction with the
forward cranked axle, or same may be pivotally connected to the forward part
of the ship D in any suitable manner.
The rear or after end of the said shaft c is connected to the piston of a suitable
marine engine in any well known manner, in order that the necessary to and
fro or thrust motion may be imparted to such shaft for the purpose of rotating
the cranked axles B and the paddle-wheels a at the ends of same.
These axles B are journalled in suitable bearings in the sides of the ship, or
in suitable standards (not shewn).
The steering gear, which forms no part of the present invention, is situated and
controlled in the usual manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
The improvements in the propulsion of ships and the like, consisting in con-

page_text: necting each pair of paddle-wheels by a cranked axle to which is coupled, by
means of bosses, a driving shaft actuated in any suitable manner, substantially
as described and as illustrated by the drawings.
Dated this 24th day of January 1899.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for Applicant.
Improved Artificial Building-blocks
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 30th Dec., 1899
Improved Artificial Building-blocks,
I, GUSTAV DE BRUYN, of 56, Kungstensgatan, Stockholm, in the Kingdom of
Sweden, Builder, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to an improvement in artificial building-stones by
which they are at the same time made to readily exclude moisture and become a
heat-insulator.
In the accompanying drawing Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a
building-block constructed in accordance with this invention and
Figure 2 is a section on line of Figure 1.
The improvement, which is chiefly intended to be applied to building-blocks
provided with air-passages, consists in embedding in the mass forming the
block, at a slight distance (4 centimeters for instance) from its outer surface, and
parallel to the latter, a layer of asphalt or asphalt-paper which materials, being
well known to be very good insulators of heat, will contribute toward excluding
heat and cold from the interior of the building. The best plan is however to
make use of two such insulating layers, one a near the outer surface and the
other near the inner surface of the block, said layers, when the block is pro-
vided with air-passages e, being located one on each side of the latter.
By thus embedding asphalt or asphalt-paper within the body of the blocks,
and not applying the said material on the outside of the wall of masonry, as
is sometimes done, the advantage is gained that the insulating layer cannot
fall off but will last as long as the block itself.
It is evident that in place of asphalt or asphalt-paper any other material
may be used which is a heat-insulator and protector against moisture.
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:-
Improved artificial building-blocks in which there has been embedded, in
the process of moulding, at a slight distance from one surface, or two parallel
surfaces, a layer of a material which is a good heat-insulator and protector
against moisture (for instance asphalt or asphalt-paper) for the purpose of render-
ing the block not only a protector against moisture but also a good heat-insulator.
Dated this 19th day of October 1899.
HASELTINE LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
the of afing same to and replacing the worn out or destroyed button holes of shirts, collars, waist bands, bands of wearing apparel and the like to all underclothing and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: FRANK BOULTON HILL, 207, Vicarage Lane, West Ham, Watchmaker & Jeweller,
do hereby declare the nature of thns invention to be as follows:-
The making of a tab or tag of any woven material in which a button hole is
worked for the purpose of affixing same to and replacing the worn out or
destroyed button holes of shirts, collars, waist bands, bands of wearing apparel
and the like to all underclothing and the like.
HENRY WEAVER,
54, Park Road, West Ham,
For F. B. Hill.
FRANK BOULTON HILL, 207, Vicarage Lane, West Ham, E., Watchmaker &
Jeweller, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
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The making of a tab or tag as shown in the accompanying drawing of any
woven or other material in which a button hole A is worked for the purpose of
affixing same to and to replace the worn out or destroyed button holes of
shirts, collars, waistbands, wristbands, bands of wearing apparel and the like
to all under clothing and the like. The tag or tab is formed and worked by
placing together two thicknesses of material and working through both thick-
nesses a needleworked button hole leaving the edges of the two thicknesses of
material open all around or partly around to receive the insertion of the bands
of all wearing apparel and the like that is required to be fitted or repaired by
the formation or replacement of a button hole; such bands can, without being
removed, be cut for the purpose of removing the destroyed button hole only and
the tab or tag inserted in its place.
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. That all garments which are useless through the destruction of the button
holes and need to be repaired by the affixing thereto entire new bands to replace
those in which the button holes are destroyed; such bands can, without being

page_text: removed, be cut for the purpose of removing the destroyed button hole only and
the tag or tab inserted in its place.
2. That the garment is restored to its former perfect use by a ready means, and
saves a large expenditure of labor and material in the reparation by new bands
being unnessary.
3. That the ready affixing of the tab or tag in the manner described will often
times secure the continued use of the garment so repaired which otherwise but
for such repair by my invention would be altogether discarded or destroyed.
Dated thin 24th day of Novamban 1800
An Improvement in connection with Corking and like Machines.
Year: 1899

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in connection with Corking and like Machines.
I, FREDERIC HUGHES, of 20, Paget Road, West Dulwich, 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:-
My invention relates to improvements in connection with corking and like
machines and the object is to provide improved seating arrangement for the
operator. At present the operator either sits direct on a plank in front of the
machine and projecting therefrom or on a fixed seat thereon. This arrangement
is inconvenient in as much as it does not provide for difference in the height at
which it is most convenient for the operator to sit in order to work the machine
to the best advantage. My invention consists in the combination with such
machines of a rigid or resilient saddle or seat which can be raised or lowered by a
screw provided under the seat or saddle and working in a nut in the plank or by
any other means. In order to more clearly show my invention I make reference
to the accompanying drawing which shows a side view partly in section.
plank of the corking machine 6 is provided with a saddle or seat c which can
be raised or lowered by means of a screw working in a nut e provided in the
said plank a The saddle or seat may be a rigid one or be of a resilient
character, and may be made adjustable in height by other means than the screw,
but I prefer the screw. The seat or saddle may also be made adjustable longi-
tudinally by providing a slot in which c can slide & be retained.
The
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 combination with corking and like machines of a rigid or resilient seat
or saddle having means by which its height and its longitudinal position can be
adjusted to suit the requirements of the operator, substantially as described in the
above Specification and exemplified in the accompanying drawing.
2. The combination with corking and like machines of a rigid or resilient
seat or saddle, the height of which can be adjusted by the rotation of a screw
provided below the seat or saddle and free to work in a nut in the seat plank of
the machine, the whole substantially as described in the above Specification and
exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
1000
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, E.C., Agents.
An Appliance for Holding Bread whilst being Cut.
Year: 1899

page_text: I, JAMES WILLIAM BUTLER, of 60, St. George's Square, in the County of Middle-
sex, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:--
The objects of this invention are to avoid the necessity of handling the bread
whilst it is being cut and also to remove all risk of injury to the operator.
The appliance consists of two boards fixed at right angles to each other and
having a slide working on one of them which can be moved to and fro and held
in any position by a screw or other means.
The loaf to be cut rests on one of the boards and its side is pressed by the
slide against the other.
Preferably the slide is armed with teeth or spikes to securely hold the loaf.
The vertical board is usually provided with a handle on the other side of it
to that against which the loaf is pressed so that the board serves as a guard to
the operators hand. Preferably also the other board is provided with a clamp
by which it can be fixed on a table or dresser.
Dated this 23rd day of February 1899.
An Appliance for Holding Bread whilst being Cut.
I, JAMES WILLIAM BUTLER, of 60, St. George's Square, in the County of Middle-
sex, 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 objects of this invention are to avoid the necessity of handling the bread
whilst it is being cut and also to remove all risk of injury to the operator.
The appliance consists of two boards fixed at right angles to each other and
having a slide working on one of them which can be moved to and fro and held
in any position by a screw or other means.
The loaf to be cut rests on one of the boards and its side is pressed by the
slide against the other.
Preferably the slide is armed with teeth or spikes to securely hold the loaf.
The vertical board is usually provided with a handle on the other side of it
to that against which the loaf is pressed so that the board serves as a guard to
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page_text: the operator's hand. Preferably also the other board is provided with a clamp
by which it can be fixed on a table or dresser.
The appliance is equally suitable for holding other articles such as tongue,
bacon, and the like.
Figure 1 is a plan and Figures 2 and 3. are vertical sections on the lines 2-2
and 3-3 Figure 1.
a and b are vertical and horizontal boards fixed together. c is a slide working
in guides on the board b and provided with teeth d. e is a screw for adjusting the
slide c. f is a handle.
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 combination of two plates or boards at right angles to each other, a slide
working on one of them, and means for holding the slide in any position.
2. Appliances substantially as described and illustrated in the drawings.
JAMES WILLIAM BUTLER.
Improvements in Dyeing Certain Colours known as Khaki Shades on Vegetable Fibres, Yarns, and Fabrics.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Jan., 1899-Accepted, 11th Feb., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Dyeing Certain Colours known as Khaki Shades on
Vegetable Fibres, Yarns, and Fabrics.
We, GARTSIDE AND COMPANY, OF MANCHESTER, LIMITED, of 56, Fountain Street,
Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, Spinners, Manufacturers and Calico
Printers, and WILLIAM WARR, of Buckton Vale Works, Stalybridge, in the
County of Chester, Chemist, 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:-
Our invention relates to improvements in dyeing certain colours known as
Khaki shades on vegetable fibres, yarns and fabrics.
In carrying our invention into effect we impregnate the vegetable fibres, yarns
or fabrics (hereinafter referred to as goods) with an acid solution of a salt of
iron or chromium or a mixture of the two, then dry the goods, and subsequently
fix the oxide or oxides by means of an alkali in the manner well understood by
dyers.
After this treatment the colour is fairly fast to alkali but does not sufficiently
resist the action of acids. To overcome this defect, we first wash the goods and
then treat them with a boiling solution of boracic acid, ammonium borate or its
chemical equivalent. The goods may either be boiled in the solution, or be
padded and subsequently steamed. We find that adding with ammonium borate..
and subsequent steaming for say twenty minutes gives the best results. The
padding solution is composed of say two and a half ounces boracic acid and six
ounces liquid ammonia of twenty five per cent. strength to every gallon of water;
but we use this solution stronger or weaker according to the depth of colour
desired. The goods are then dried and may be subsequently finished by any of
the processes well known to dyers.
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:-
Treating vegetable fibres, yarns and fabrics (after the Khaki shades have been
or
obtained by dyeing the said goods with a salt of iron a salt of chromium
and
and fixing the oxide or oxides by means of an alkali) with a solution of boracic
acid or ammonium borate or its chemical equivalent in order to increase the fast-
ness of the colour against the action of acids substantially as herein set forth.
Dated this 31st day of December 1898.
H. B. BARLOW & GILLETT,
Agents for Applicants.
17, St. Ann's Square, Manchester.
Improved Luggage Holder for Cycles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 23th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 2nd June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Luggage Holder for Cycles.
We, ANTON MINKS and CARL ERNST DÖRSTLING, commonly known as Ernst
Dörstling, both of No. 37, Grunaerstrasse, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Manu-
facturers, 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:-
The present invention consists of an improved device by means of which luggage
may be easily and conveniently attached to bicycles or tricycles.
In order to render the present specification more easily intelligible reference
is had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference denote
similar parts throughout the several views:-
Fig. is a plan of the device drawn to a larger scale than the other figures,
Fig. 2 is a side elevation, showing the steering bar in section and a round packet
arranged on and under the carrier frame and Fig. 3 is a similar sectional elevation
showing a box or square packet on the frame.
The device consists of the frame R, which is advantageously somewhat bent in
side elevation so as to more conveniently receive the parcels. The centre bar of
the said frame, which is indicated by e, is provided with clamps or clips d d
adapted to grip the steering bar as shown at Figures 2 and 3. To the front for-
ward corners of the frame R are hinged downwardly extending curved arms SS,
which meet at about the centre of the frame R underneath the same and are
formed to a clamp L which grips the stem of the front wheel fork. The curved
bars SS are hinged to the frame R at bb. The front and rear bars of the frame R
are provided with slots a¹ a through which the straps are passed, said straps
serving to hold the parcel in place on the frame R as at Figures 2 and 3. The
fact that the arms SS are curved, has the advantage that a second parcel y may
be secured in the frame under the one G on the carrier frame R as at Figure 2.
In this case the straps a are taken under the lower parcel and then through the
forward slots a' and over the upper parcel.
In Figure 3 a box or square parcel G is shown strapped to the frame R.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is
A frame for securing luggage and parcels to bicycles and tricycles having
spring clamps d d to grip the steering bar and having downwardly extending
arms SS united below the steering bar to embrace the stem of the front wheel fork,
said arms being curved as specified, and straps secured to the said frame, which
latter is curved or hollowed out to receive the luggage in the manner and for the
purpose substantially as described.
110011.
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1000
REGINALD W. BARKER,
Applicants' Agent, 56, Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.
Improvements in Bricks for Receiving Nails and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Mar., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 1st Apr., 1899- Accepted, 29th July, 1899
GEORGE EDWARD ARTHUR HOLDSWORTH, late Captain The Buffs, of 47, Den-
mark Villas, Hove, Sussex. I does hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
A skeleton brick made of cast iron wrought iron or other material consisting
of a wedge of or round plug of wood or other substance which goes through
side centre of iron casing. The casing so constructed to give opening at top &
bottom of brick as well as front & back side of brick for driving nails screws &c.
making a perfect universal firm holding security for buildings an other purposes
where a strong & firm holding is required.
Dated March 7th 1899
Improvements in Bricks for Receiving Nails and the like.
GEORGE EDWARD ARTHUR HOLDSWORTH, late Captain The Buff's East Kent
Regiment, of 47, Denmark Villas, Hove, Sussex, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement: –
I hereby declare the nature of this, my invention to be as follows. A skeleton
brick or frame made of cast iron wrought iron or other material consisting of
a wedge or round plug of wood or other substance which goes through side centre
of iron casing or frame, the casing so constructed to give opening at top and
bottom & ends of brick as well as front and backside of brick for driving nails
screws &c. and making a perfect universal firm holding security for buildings
and other purposes where a strong and firm holding is required and further to
make the metal casing or frame lighter I reduce the thickness of metal from
inside of casing I increase size of wedge or core box to fit same according to re-
duction made inside of metal casing or frame or what form substance the
frame or skeliton brick is made.
Fig. No. 1 top side of wedges.
Fig. No. 2 wedge driving into frame.

page_text: Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention & in what
manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is: --
1st. A skeleton brick or frame as Fig. 2.
2nd. A wedge or block of wood going through centre of skeleton brick as
Fig. 4.
3rd. A. skeleton brick with open space on all sides to give a firm holding for
fixing nails screws & such like to the wedge of block of wood as Fig. 5.
Dated this 30th day of March 1899.
G. E. A. HOLDSWORTH.
Improvements in Globes or Shades for Gas Lights.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 20th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Globes or Shades for Gas Lights.
I, SIMON BIHELLER, Glass Merchant, of 70, 71, Chiswell Street, in the City of
London, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
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This invention relates to improvements in globes or shades for gas lights.
A globe or shade embodying this invention requires no chimney, will not per-
mit the flame to reach the ceiling above the lamp even if the lamp is hung very
close to the ceiling, or any curtain or drapery that may accidently come into
proximity to the lamp, permits ready access to all parts of the burner and, if
applied to a lamp with an incandescent mantle will protect such mantle against
injury by sudden draught, or by dust and the like falling upon the mantle.
My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which a globe
is shown in elevation, a portion being broken away to render the construction more
readily intelligible.
A is a shade or globe of any suitable shape; this rests on the gallery in the
usual manner.
On the upper edge of this shade or globe is supported a hood or cap of wire
gauze, which may have its edge b stiffened by a strip of solid metal. Over this
hood or cap fits a reflector C, the upper part of which forms a chimney like
extension of the shade A. The gauze hood prevents the flame striking upwards,
prevents sudden downdraught and if a mantle is used protects the latter.
It will be readily understood that the shape of the several parts may be con-
siderably varied.
Thus for instance the broad part of the upper portion C, may be omitted, or
the shape of the hood or cap and that of the globe or shade A may be varied.
It will likewise be understood that air may be admitted through the gallery,
or that the lower edge of the shade A may be so made as to admit air, and I
therefore do not wish to restrict myself to the precise details shown in the drawing.
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 closed shade or globe for gaslights the upper part whereof is fitted with
a hood or can of wire gauze, substantially as and for the purpose described and
shown in the drawing.
2) A globe or shade for gaslights consisting of a lower and an upper part
between which is interposed a hood or cap of wire gauze as and for the purpose
set forth and illustrated in the drawing.
Dated this 18th day of April 1899.
BERNHARD DUKES,
'Agent for the Applicant,
226, High Holborn, London, W.C
Improvements in Arrangements for Warming and Cooking by Means of Candles or Lamps.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 2nd June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Arrangements for Warming and Cooking by Means
of Candles or Lamps.
I, HUBERT CASPAR KÜRTEN, of Villa Sonnenberg, Davos-Dorf, Switzerland,
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 subject of the present invention is an arrangement or device admitting of
warming or heating and cooking by means of candles or lamps.
In the annexed drawing are illustrated by way of example some forms of carrying
my said invention into practice, and in this drawing:
Fig. 1, shows the new arrangement or device applied to an ordinary candle.
Fig. 2, illustrates a second form or modification of the arrangement or device.
Fig. 3, illustrates the arrangement or device applied to an ordinary lamp.
The support a which is composed of three or of several feet, is freely suspended,
as is shown in Fig. 1, upon the lighted candle, and that by means of the hooks in
such a manner that it is capable of descending in an uniform manner with the
saucepan A in a manner proportionate to the consumption of the candle, the ring d,
which surrounds this latter, insuring a proper guiding during the descent of the
arrangement or device. The saucepan may be either of the ordinary shape, or may
be provided with a recess c which latter allows of the support a being shortened,
and at the same time of considerably increasing the heating surface of the sauce-
pan. The shape of this recess may be of any suitable description. When the
ring d has a diameter such as to admit of its being slipped on lamp glasses, the
arrangement intended for candles may be employed at will upon ordinary lamps.
Moreover with a slight modification such as that shown in Fig. 3, an arrangement
especially designed for ordinary lamps may be produced. For a short chimney the
supporting hooks (Fig's. 1, and 2,) will be suspended upon the upper edge of this
chimney, or else the feet of the saucepan (Fig. 3,) will be placed upon the ring or
gallery for supporting the globe of the lamp, this latter being of course removed.
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. support for placing saucepans on candles characterized by the fact that it is
freely suspended upon the lighted candle, substantially as hereinabove described
and illustrated in the annexed drawing.
2. A saucepan provided with a recess projecting into the interior of the saucepan
with the object of enabling this latter to be placed upon candles and lamps,
substantially as hereinabove described and represented in the annexed drawing.”
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Place, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Pen-guard.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th July, 1899-Accepted, 26th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Pen-guard.
I, THEODOR SCHRÖER, of 6, Beethoven Strasse, Borhum, in Westphalia, Teacher,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:
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The subject-matter of the present invention is a pen-guard or rest for support-
ing the fingers and holding them properly extended and further to afford relief
in writing by dispensing with the necessity of convulsively grasping the pen-
holder with the fore and middle finger being the fingers chiefly used in writing
but the pen-holder is kept in proper position by a gentle pressure of the tip of
the thumb. The pen guard will be found very advantageous for the use of
children learning to write while the position of the lobes a and b will cause
the fore and middle fingers to assume the proper extended position, thus giving
greater steadiness to the hand in writing. The pen guard morcover affords the
advantage that it will prevent the penholder from soiling the table or pad with
ink when laid down.
The pen-guard may be used for lead and slate pencils as well as for penholders.
In the annexed drawing:-
Fig. 1 is a cross section.
Fig. 2 is a plan of the pen-guard.
Fig. 3 the same shown in evolution (or laid out flat).
As will be seen from Fig. 3 the guard consists of a piece of metal plate provided
with several lobes a, b, c, the lobes being bent round so as to form, with the
central part of the plate a kind of tube or socket, while the lobes a and b are
bent away from the tubular socket thus formed so as to occupy the position
shown in Fig. 1.
When using the pen-guard the forefinger is placed on lobe a and the middle
finger on lobe whereby the pen c is caused to occupy of its own accord the
correct position with regard to the paper while writing, provided that the arrow
marked on the central part of the pen guard is set so as to point towards the
centre of the pen nib.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
A pen or pencil guard consisting of a tubular piece of plate grasping the
holder or pencil with four lobes two of which project in opposite directions to
serve as supports for the fore and middle fingers.
Datad this 18th low of Tu1 1800
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement in Propelling Cycles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Jan., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 21st Sept., 1599-Accepted, 11th Nov.,
1899
Improvement in Propelling Cycles.
EDWARD LARTER, Cowley Cottage, Moorend Street, Cheltenham, Cycle Agent,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of this arrangement in propelling cycles, velocipedes, and other
machines driven by foot is to increase the leverage on the downward thrust of
the foot.
To obtain this result I provide a toothed chain wheel of suitable size fixed to
each end of the crank axle bracket; I also provide a similar chain wheel fixed to
the end of the pedal pin, the said pedal pin being allowed to rotate in the end of
the pedal crank; on the said pedal pin I fix a pedal of a suitable design.
The toothed wheels on the crank axle bracket and on the pedal pins are con-
nected with chains, the result being the pedal is kept in a fixed horizontal
position, and the foot pressure can be applied to the extreme forward part of the
pedal.
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EDWARD LARTER, Cowley Cottage, Moorend Street, Cheltenham, Cycle 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:-
To obtain which I provide a toothed chain wheel of suitable size immovably
fixed to each end of the crank axle bracket, also a similar chain wheel immovably
fixed to end of pedal pin, the said pedal pin being allowed to rotate in the end of
pedal crank, on the pedal pin is immovably fixed a pedal of suitable design.
The toothed wheels on crank axle bracket and pedal pins are connected by end-
less chains, the result being the pedal is kept in a fixed horizontal position, and
the pressure can be applied to the forward part of the same. Also provided is a
dished chain driving wheel to allow the connecting chain to pass through from
axle bracket to pedal pin.
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:.
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A new and novel method in propelling cycles, velocipedes, and other machines
driven by rotary foot power, by increase of leverage, without increasing the radius
of circle described by the foot.
Dated this Twentieth day of September 1899.
Improvement in Trap for Gullies for Roads, Streets, Yards, Stables
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Jan., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 8th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 4th Nov., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Trap for Gullies for Roads, Streets, Yards, Stables,
GEORGE WILLIAM KIRK, Ironfounder, Peasholme Green Bridge Iron Works,
York, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My improvement consists in a means for providing a perfect removable airtight
trap for the gully, whereas in former gullies which have been in use no such
provision has been made. I find it necessary and advantageous particularly as
a means for cleaning the drains when blocked up. The trap consists in a slide
passing over the outlet of the gully made airtight by pouring lead, zinc or any
other composition round the top and two sides of the slide thus making an
incorrodable airtight joint.
Dated this Eighteenth day of January 1899.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Trap for Gullies for Roads, Streets, Yards, Stables.
GEORGE WILLIAM KIRK, Ironfounder, Peasholme Green Bridge Iron Works,
York, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement: -
On reference to my drawing it will be seen that the gully A has an outlet B,
when in use water stands in the gully up to the lip B 1, of outlet B. It will be
seen also that I provide an apron or slide C, which dips into the water so that a
seal is formed and the gases from sewer cannot pass up through the gully.
For convenience of cleansing the outlet and inspection this apron or dip piece
is made removable and slides up in chases or groves, D, D, at the side.
these chases are lined with lead, E, E, or other suitable material so that the
apron piece may not become set and immovable as would be the case if the groves
were iron.
Now
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. The use of a gully wherein slide or apron pieces are used which are remov-
able as shewn and described.
2. The use of slides or apron pieces working in groves of lead or other suitable
material.
3. The general arrangement and design of the gully and outlet and slide and
apron shewn or its equivalent though differing in conformity substantially the
same.
Dated this 7th day of September 1899.
GEORGE WILLIAM KIRK.
Glass-lined Artificial Stone Manholes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Mar., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 12th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 17th Feb., 1900
Glass-lined Artificial Stone Manholes.
JOHN KNIGHT, 24, Gertrude Street, King's Road, Cholsea, S.W., Plumber and
Sanitary Specialist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
An improvement in my artificial stone manholes Patent No. 17733/98 by
adding a surface preferably of glass, enamel, or other equally impervious or
non-absorbent material. The lining added preferably in one process with the
manufacture of the artificial stone.
Glass-lined Artificial Stone Manholes.
I, JOHN KNIGHT, of 24, Gertrude Street, King's Road, Chelsea, in the County
of Middlesex, Plumber and Sanitary Specialist, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what, manner the same is to be performed, to be par-
ticularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement: -
An improvement in my artificial stone manholes Patent No. 17733 of 1898
by adding a surface preferably of glass, enamel, or other equally impervious
or non absorbent material. The lining being added preferably in one process
with the manufacture of the artificial stone.
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:-
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