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Improvements in or relating to Bottles to Prevent them being Refilled.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 16th July, 1897-Accepted, 9th Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Bottles to Prevent them being
Refilled.
JOSEPH JOB HAYES, of No. 3328 High Avenue, Louisville, in the County of
Jefferson State of Kentucky U.S.A. by occupation Secretary of the Marion County
Distillery Company at Louisville Ky. U.S.A. do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention has relation to improvements in non-refillable bottles, and the object
is to provide a bottle of this class that, when originally filled and sealed, the contents
may be withdrawn in the usual manner; but in order to do so, a portion of the
original bottle must be destroyed or detached, and so give evidence in case the bottle
is refilled and offered for sale by unscrupulous parties, that it is not an original
package.
To this end the novelty consists in the construction, combination and arrangement
of the same, as will be hereinafter more fully described and particularly pointed out
in the claim.
In the accompanying drawings Figs. 1 and 2 are elevation and section respectively
of a bottle constructed according to this invention.
1 represents the body of the bottle, 2 the neck, and 3 the mouth. On the outside
of the neck, contiguous to the mouth, is an annular recess 4, extending entirely
around the neck.
5 represents the usual cork or stopper, and 6 is an inverted conical cup-shaped cap,
which is permanently secured over the mouth by means of any suitable insoluble
cement.
After the bottle is originally filled, the cork inserted, and the cap secured in place,
access can only be had by breaking off the cap stopper and mouth of the bottle, which
effectually prevents the bottle being refilled and offered for sale as an original
package.
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 bottle provided with an annular recess 4 on the outside of its neck, in
combination with the cork 5 and conical cup-shaped cap 6, substantially as
shown and described.
JOSEPH JOB HAYES,
No. 3328 High Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A.
JOSEPH JOB HAYES,
No. 3328 High Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A.
An Improvement in the Fishing Tackle known as Sea-Paternoster.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 29th Jan.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Fishing Tackle known as Sea-Paternoster.
I, GEORGE JOHN KIRBY, of No. 248, Kennington Park Road, in the County of
London, Corrector of the Press, 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 fishing tackle known as Sea Paternoster consists of a loaded line from a
double swivel, from which swivel an arm projects at right angles, this arm carry-
ing at its end the hook line. There may be several such arms at various heights
on the loaded line. When a fish is hooked, the drag on the arm which is fixed
in a metal piece having swivel ends causes the arm to bend, and as this bending
and the necessary unbending have often to be repeated, the paternoster becomes
broken and useless.
My invention relates to the construction of a paternoster in such a manner that
the arm when subjected to the drag of a fish is merely pulled into line with the
main line without being bent or unduly strained as I shall describe referring to
the accompanying drawing which shews a ready and inexpensive construction of a
paternoster according to my invention.
A is the main line, and B the line carrying the weight C as usual. Each of
the lines A and 13 is attached to a single swivel a and . The arm D which
carries at its outer end the hook line E is a piece of wire having its inner end
made in the form of a double loop like the figure 8, the lower loop engaging
the swivel and the upper loop from which the arm D projects engaging the
swivel a.
When the drag of a fish on E draws the arm D down as indicated by
the dotted lines, it acts with considerable leverage in raising the weight C, and
the arm D ultimately comes into line or nearly so with the main line A, the drag
being then in the line of the arm D, and not, as in the ordinary paternoster, at
right angle to it. Thus the utmost transverse strain to which the arm D can be
subjected as a cantilever is only that which is required to raise the weight C
acting on the short lever arm consisting of the lower loop. Obviously, instead
of making the double or 8 loop as part of the arm D, it might be a separate piece
of metal with two eyes, the arm 1) being fixed to and projecting from its upper eye.
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:-
A sea paternoster constructed and operating substantially as described with
reference to the drawing.
Dated thin 04th dox of Decembar 1807
Improved Means for Raising and Lowering Railway Carriage and similar Windows.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st July, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 21st Aug., 1897-Accepted, 21st July, 1898
Improved Means for Raising and Lowering Railway Carriage and
similar Windows.
We, ISABELLA TAYLOR, Widow, Clifton House, Doctor Lane, Darnel Road,
Attercliffe, Sheffield, and ALLEN BELL, Clerk, 1, Reliance Place, Sheffield, in
the County of Yorks, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
To raise the window, a cord is fastened, at one end to a plate fixed to the sash
window of such size and shape required to raise or lower the same, it is then
carried round a wheel that is fixed to work the cord in the centre of the inside of
the slot of the carriage door, and is wound up from the inside of the compartment
enabling passangers to open or close the window with ease and comfort and the
handle and axle are made so that the carriage windows may be opened and left
at any height, I especially claim the adaptation of the principle above described
to raise and lower railway carriage and other such windows and such like, and
apparatus and the easy way of doing the same.
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ISABELLA TAYLOR,
ALLEN BELL.
Improved Means for Raising and Lowering Railway Carriage and
similar Windows.
ISABELLA TAYLOR, "Widow," Clifton House, Darnall Road, Attercliffe, Sheffield,
Yorks, and ALLEN BELL, "Clerk," 1, Reliance Place, Sheffield, in the County of
Yorks, 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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An improved means for raising and lowering railway carriage and similar
windows.
To raise the window a cord is fastened at one end to a plate (A) fixed to the
bottom of the window sash the cord is then carried round a wheel or pulley (1)
that is fixed in the centre of the inside, of the slot of the carriage door and is
wound up from the inside of the compartment by the handle or knob (C) the
axle (D) and cogg wheel (E) are made so that by moving a small lever (F) the
window may be left at any height.

page_text: 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:
The aforesaid combination for raising and lowering railway carriage and similar
windows.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, THOMAS EBENEZER RICHARDS residing at 29 Southwell Road Norwich, Tailor's
Cutter, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The main objects of this invention are, to reduce the cost of manufacture and to
give greater comfort and ease to the wearer.
My invention consists in connecting the two front parts of the vest by means of a
band or collar at the neck, and by bands or straps at the waist the said bands or
straps may be secured to the front parts of the vest and the loose ends of the bands
or straps may be connected to each other by buckles or other practical method.
Dated this 12th day of March 1897.
I THOMAS EBENEZER RICHARDS 29 Southwell Road Norwich Tailor's Cutter 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 vests or the like; the main object of the
invention is to give greater ease and comfort to the wearer especially in warm or
hot weather and in tropical climates, and to afford greater facility for washing the
said vests or the like.
My invention consists in connecting the fronts or foreparts of the said vests by
means of a band, strap or collar at the neck and by one or more bands or straps at
the waist, the said bands or straps may be fixed to the fronts or foreparts or they
may be made detachable by connecting them to the fronts or foreparts and to each
other by means of buckles, buttons, studs, tapes, laces, or other practical methods.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings shows one half of the improved vest. A is
the front or forepart, B is the band or strap at the waist.
C is part of the band, strap or collar at the neck.
D shows a button or stud for connecting the two halves together, E shows the
waist band or strap attached to the front or forepart.
In carrying out my invention I cut the fronts or foreparts in the usual manner to
any desired pattern or style and connect them in the aforesaid manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature and objects of my

page_text: invention and in what manner the same is to be performed; I declare that what I
claim is―
1st. The construction or making of vests and the like in the manner and for the
purpose substantially as described in my specification and shown in drawings.
THOS. E. RICHARDS,
Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: FREDERICK WILLIAM SEATON 19 Grosvenor Road, Upton Park, East, Ornamental
Japanner, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:—
A water-can made of Tin, Iron, Zinc, Copper or any other material. The Water-
can may be of any size or shape. The hole for the insertion of spout to be through
the top (as near to the front of body as possible) instead of through the body of
the can.
The spout may be of any length. On the front of body is a socket to
hold wood handle. The socket with the wood handle may be used for reaching up
to high places, or the socket may be used for the support of the Water-can when
raised in the hand.
I, FREDERICK WILLIAM SEATON of 19 Grosvenor Road, Upton Park East
Ornamental Japanner, 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 water-can, which may be made of suitable
material, size and shape, and consists in forming the hole for the insertion of the
spout in the top of the can and as near to the front of the body as possible, the
spout being of convenient length.
Un that part of the body below the spout which has been called the front a
handle or handle socket is formed. This handle is used for reaching up to high
places or for the support of the can when raised in the hand.
The
The accompanying drawing is a perspective view of the improved water-can.
The can comprises a body A and top B formed in the usual manner.
sport C is placed in the top B as near the front A¹ of the body A as possible. In
the drawing the handle D is shown connecting the spout C with the body A for
the purpose of forming a support for the spout but this is not essential as some
ordinary form of handle may be provided.
To the front A' of the body below the spout a handle socket E is fixed in which
a wooden or other handle may be inserted for the purpose of lifting the can to a
height. The shape of this additional handle E may be varied as desired.
It will be understood that if desirable the handle socket E may be dispensed
with, or, on the other hand may be applied to any ordinary water-can,

page_text: 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:-
1. A top-delivery water-can.
2 In a water-can taking the water through an opening in the top substantially
as described.
3. A water-can having the spout extending from the top substantially as
dvcribed.
4. A water-can having an additional handle such as E substantially as and for
the purpose described.
5. The complete water-can substantially as described and illustrated in the
acompanying drawing.
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F. W. SEATON.
Boult & Wade,
Agents for the Applicant.
Water-proof Joint for Roof and other Boards.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Water-proof Joint for Roof and other Boards.
JOHN WILSON, 42, Brothers Street, Livesey, Blackburn, Builder, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The joint is as shewn in accompanying sketch :
Water entering the upper section is carried away in bed of channel like joint;.
the raised nib A, preventing the water passing through the lower section of the
joint.
The water not following up the hanging nib B, which is not allowed to come
in contact with the raised nib A, makes a perfectly water proof joint.
Dated this 22nd day of September 1897
water-proof r
JOHN WILSON, 42, Brothers Street, Livesey, Blackburn, Horticultural 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:―
The joint is as per drawing filed with my Provisional Specification, any water
entering the upper section of the joint is carried away on the bed of the channel
like joint. The raised nib A preventing the water from passing through the
lower section of the joint. The water not following up the hanging nib B which
is not allowed to come in contact with the raised nib A before referred to forming
the cavity as per drawing which completes the water proof joint.
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:-
Improvements in Postal Letter Boxes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 13th Nov., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Postal Letter Boxes.
We, JAMES TEEVAN, of 13, Northumberland Road, Dublin, Surgeon, and JAMES
FREDERICK HOYNE, of Royal Marine Road, Kingstown, Co. Dublin, 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 improvements in Postal Letter Boxes, and is an im-
provement upon a former invention of ours for which Letters Patent were granted
to us the 4th August 1897, and numbered 18,158.
The object of this our present invention is to provide an additional flap to the
letter box, for the purpose of preventing the surreptitious extraction of the con-
tents of such box by means of a weighted string or the like having at its weighted
end an adhesive substance.
In order that this our 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 is shewn a sectional elevational view of a postal
letter box constructed according to our invention.
a is the shoot, attached to or formed integral with the front plate 6 of the letter
box, which shoot a is constructed in precisely the same way as that described and
shewn in our former specification hereinbefore referred to, with the exception that
we provide an additional flap c, which is hinged at c¹ to the bottom of the shoot
proper or to any other suitable portion of same.
The under side or compartment & designed to receive lighted matches and the
like, as described in our former specification, is of a lesser length than the shoot
itself, while the front end of such compartment d is at a right angle, or approxi-
mately so, with the under side of the bevelled front of the shoot a.
The additional flap c, hinged at c', is provided with stops 2 which abut
against the front of the under compartment d and maintain such flap in its open
position.
When the surreptitious extraction of the contents of the letter box (not shewn)
into which the shoot leads, is attempted by means of a string or the like, the
action of withdrawing such string or the like, lifts the flap c to the position shewn
upon the drawing and so effectually prevents the extraction of the contents of
the box. The front edge of the flap c may be serrated, if found desirable or
convenient.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
1. In the shoots of postal letter boxes of the kind described in our former
Specification of Letters Patent No 18 158 of 1807 the use of a wand a

page_text: hinged at c¹ and provided with stops 3, substantially as and for the purpose
hereinbefore specified and as illustrated by the drawing.
Dated this 11th day of October, 1897.
HUGHES, SON & CO.,
38, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for the Applicants.
Improved Freezing Mixture.
Year: 1897

page_text: WILLIAM GEORGE GREGORY, Senior, 57, 59, 61, 63, Cross Lane, Salford,
Manchester, Lancashire, Butchers' Engineer and Complete Outfitter, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention is a combination of substances and admixture in due proportions
of the following heren mentioned materials (tincal, or crude borax, bay salt and
ice) to combine and mix, and by combining the above mentioned meterials a
greatly reduced temperature can be attained, not previously known or used for a
freezing mixture, wereby the atmosphere of refrigerating chambers and other
constructions can be reduced several degrees below freezing point, at a small cost.
By using the above combined material before mentioned and discribed and
particualrly the due proportion of tincal or crude borax. This combined mixture
becomes a congealed mass which slowly desolves and by device of drawing of the
desolved liquor by a properly designed tray and channel there by cooling and
sweetening the atmosphere in refrigerating chambers and other constructions in a
most effective manner at a small cost to users. The above mixture will preserve the
ice a very considerable time.
Improved Freezing Mixture.
I, WILLIAM GEORGE GREGORY, Senior, 57, 61, 63, Cross Lane, Salford,
Manchester, Butchers' Engineer and Machinist, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention is a combination of substances, and admixture in due proportion
of the following herein mentioned materials viz.:-3lbs. Tincal (or crude borax),
4lbs. bay salt, and ice 112lbs. to combine and mix, and by combining the above
mentioned materials, a greatly reduced temperature can be attained. This has
not previously been known or used as a freezing mixture. The atmosphere of
chambers and other constructions, can be reduced several degrees below freezing
point, at a small cost, by using the above combination herein mentioned and
described; and particularly with the due proportion of "Tincal (or crude borax).”
The combined mixture becomes a congealed mass, which slowly desolves, and by
a device of drawing off the disolved liquor, by a properly designed tray and
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page_text: channel, cools and sweetens the atmosphere in refrigerating chambers and other
constructions, in a most effective manner. The above mixture will also preserve
the ice to a very considerable extent.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. The combination of materials forming my invention herein described.
2. The proportion of materials used viz.:-3lbs. Tincal (crude borax), 4lbs. Bay
Salt, to lcwt. Ice.
Improvements in De Furniture.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1897-Accepted, 20th Nov., 1897
Improvements in De Furniture.
I, REGINALD HADDAN, of the Firm of Herbert Haddan & Co. of 18 Buckingham
Street, Strand, London, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion a communication to me from abroad by Rosendo Puig y Marques of Rue
Obispo 2, Barcelona, Spain, Manufacturer and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
has only
The bed furniture composed of sheets and pillow cases made until now,
presented the texture of ordinary cloth weaving, resulting in a monotony due to
the want of variety in the presentation of these articles and which is avoided in
the new product, which is the object of this improvement.
The said product consists of bed furniture consisting either of sheets or pillow
cases, or both characterised by this peculiarity that besides the ordinary woven
texture which constitutes their ground work they carry satin tweel texture form-
ing plain or figured fringes borders or stripes which decorate in a convenient
manner the said articles making them more agreeable to the eye and giving
variety to their combinations. The stripes or the like could be made in only
one direction on each piece or in perpendicular directions between them forming
squares of more or less large dimensions or may present the character of complete
borders for each piece arranged more or less near the selvages or edges and having
a variable width.
Sheets could be bordered with the same texture on their whole length, excepted
at one of the extremities or near the latter, where there may be woven distinct
textures forming any known satin or a combination of sations for the purpose of
realising the desired design, then one recommences the weaving of the sheet with
the ordinary cloth texture and so on until the length is obtained which it is usual
to give to piece goods for sheetings.
The same is done for the pillow cases, in order to obtain near each extremity
the same portion of weaving in satin or combination of satins, analogous to the
sheets in order to form complete bed furniture.
The materials used for making these products are cotton, linen, silk or any
other appropriate fibre, either crude, bleached or dyed.
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:-
Bed furniture woven in cloth texture in combination with other textures in
satin in order to form fringes borders stripes or the like in design, which furniture
is composed of sheets, of pillow cases, or of both united, which besides the cloth
texture which constitutes the ground, contain satin textures or of different satins

page_text: combined in order to form a more or less large number of fringes borders stripes
or the like in one or in two directions, plain or figured and made more or less
near the edges substantially as described in the foregoing description.
Improvements in Harness Saddle Tree Backband Bridges.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Apr., 1897-Accepted, 25th Sept., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Harness Saddle Tree Backband Bridges.
We JOHN BEEBEE and BENJAMIN BEEBEE of Crown Saddle Tree Works, Wednesbury
Road, Walsall in the County of Staffordshire, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in the construction of an improved back-
band bridge for harness saddle-trees and has for object to materially strengthen the
gullet plate, so as to prevent bending and similar damage to the saddle through
breakage of the tree as frequently occurs with the plates heretofore in use.
In accordance with this our invention, and to attain the object aforesaid, we form
the backband bridge of solid metal or other suitable substance and of proper strength,
said plate being adapted to be maintained in position in or on the saddle tree by
means of suitable fastenings or rivets.
In order that our invention may be more readily understood and carried out in
practice we have hereunto attached a sheet of drawings upon which Fig. 1 is a front
and Fig. 2 a side elevation of a saddle tree fitted with our improved backband bridge,
while Fig. 3 and 4 illustrate the backband bridge and saddle tree separate and in
side view.
a represents the saddle tree and 6 the backband bridge while b¹ and a¹ shew
respectively the gullet projection and the corresponding recess.
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:
In harness saddle trees a new or improved backband bridge combining advantages
of backband bridge and extra gullet plate substantially as herein before set forth and
shewn in the drawings.
Dated this 22nd day of April 1897.
For the Applicants,
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76 Chancery Lane.
An Improved Elastic Tyre for Velocipede and Vehicle Wheels.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 3rd Apr., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Elastic Tyre for Velocipede and Vehicle Wheels.
We OTTO PALTZOLD, Merchant of Berlin and MAX DITTRICH Architect, of
Berlin, both 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 a spring tyre which is designed to supersede pneumatic
tyres for cycles by means of an arrangement of springs which allows of smooth
running in a simple and effective manner.
The invention is illustrated by the accompanying drawings in which-
Figure 1 is an elevation of a segment of a wheel whilst,
Figure 2 is a section of the wheel rim and tyre on a larger scale.
A solid rubber tyre a is set in tire-cradles 6 which are supported on the wheel
rim proper d by means of springs cc of a kind similar to these employed for
suspending the bodies of carriages. The tire-cradles bare outwardly of channel
shape in cross section for the reception of the rubber tyre, and are inwardly of
U shape in cross section to receive the springs. The tire-cradles are connected
together solely through the rubber tyre that passes around them, and consequently
the springs have entire freedom of movement. The felloe d to the inner side of
which the spokes e are to be attached, is also of U-shape in cross section outwardly
to retain the springs c.
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 spring tyre for cycles consisting of a solid rubber tyre a inserted in a number
of tire-cradles b which are supported on the wheel rim d by means of springs c c of
the kind usually employed in carriages substantially as described.
Dated this 11th day of January 1897.
MARKS & CLERK.
Improvements in Lacing Hooks.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th July, 1897-Accepted, 4th Sept., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lacing Hooks.
I, ELEAZER KEMPSIALL, of Newton, in the County of Middlesex, and State of
Massachusetts, 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 particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to an improvement in Lacing Hooks, and consists in the
novel features of construction and relative arrangement of parts hereinafter fully
described in the specification, clearly illustrated in the drawings and particularly
pointed out in the claims.
Reference is to be had to the accompanying sheet of drawings, forming a part
of this application, in which like characters indicate like parts, wherever they
occur. Fig. represents in vertical sectional view a lacing hook, constructed in
accordance with my invention: Fig. 2 is a like view of a modification.
Referring to the drawings in the embodiment of my invention therein shown
and selected by me for the purpose of illustration, a represents a lacing hook com-
posed of celluloid or other plastic material, and 6 represents a device by which
the lacing hook is secured to a shoe, or other article. The device is here shown
as an eyelet, although any other preferred means may be employed. The eyelet
i: here shown as anchored to the base of the hook. 61 represents a prong or
member extending up from one side of the device b into the neck a¹ of the lacing
hook. The prong or member b₁ serves to strengthen the neck to assist in resisting
the tendency of the strain of the lacing to break the neck at or near the base.
The shape of this prong in cross-section is immaterial, the idea being to extend
the fastening device "b" into the neck to strengthen the latter or provide au
equivalent means of this sort. It is believed to be unnecessary to illustrate the
various modifications to which this extension is susceptible.
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:-
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A lacing-hook composed or formed of celluloid, an attaching means secured
to the base thereof, having a member extending into the neck of the hook.
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ELEAZER KEMPSHALL,
Haseltine, Lake & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Dry Primary Cell or Battery.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Dry Primary Cell or Battery.
I, WILLIAM SHAW, of 146, Pleasance, Edinburgh, Ventilating Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved construction of dry battery or cell.
In carrying out my invention I make the cell of a casing or cylinder of zinc
which is provided at one part with a short zine rod and which serves as the nega-
tive element. The positive element within this casing or cylinder is a round or
square carbon rod built round about with plumbago and manganese di-oxide.
The electrolyte consists of hydrochloric acid killed with zine (preferably Belgium
B. M. Cos. zinc), sal-ammoniac, and acetic acid. This electrolyte can be absorbed
by stucco or plaster of Paris, paper pulp, saw-dust or other well known absorbent
material.
Dated this 12th day of March 1807
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
An Improved Dry Primary Cell or Battery.
I, WILLIAM SHAW, formerly of 146, Pleasance, now of 189, Pleasance, Edin-
burgh, Ventilating Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:
This invention relates to an improved construction of dry battery or cell.
In carrying out my invention I make the cell of a casing or cylinder of zinc
which is provided at one part with a short zinc rod and which serves as the nega-
tive element. The positive element within this casing or cylinder is a round or
square carbon rod built round about with plumbago and manganese di-oxide.
The electrolyte consists of hydrochloric acid killed with zinc (preferably Belgium
B. M. Cos. zinc), sal-ammoniac, and acetic acid. This electrolyte can be absorbed
by stucco or plaster of Paris, paper pulp, saw-dust or other well known absorbent
material.
The accompanying drawing shows the cell in section. a is the zinc casing, 6 the
carbon rod and c the plumbago and manganese di-oxide. d represents the electro-
lyte pulp or paste. e is a cloth covering. is saw-dust. 9 is pitch. h is a brown
paper or other cover. a is the zinc rod. i are binding screws.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
consider novel and desire to claim is:-
A dry cell having a zinc casing constituting the negative element, a carbon rod
built round about with plumbago and manganese di-oxide constituting the posi
tive element, and hydrochloric acid killed with zinc, sal-ammoniac and acetic acid
the electrolyte, substantially as set forth.
1007
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
An Improved Measuring Instrument or Calliper Gauge.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 25th June, 1897--Accepted, 21st Aug., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Measuring Instrument or Calliper Gauge.
I, EDUARD LISSE of Ia Rossgasse, Breslau, in the Empire of Germany, Wood-
dealer, 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 that class of measuring instruments employed in
taking the overall dimensions of large objects such as trees etc.
This invention consists of a double rail fastened by end pieces and having
two sliding calliper limbs with suitable grips fastened to the rails, the said rails
being similarly calibrated. The whole device can be taken asunder and then
packed conveniently away in a wooden or cardboard case.
The mode of carrying this invention into effect is illustrated in the accompanying
drawing where a plan of the arrangement is shown. The rails consist of two
equally calibrated rods a b of equal length made from steel iron wood or any
suitable material fixed parallel with each other a short distance apart by cross
rails hh attached to them at right angles. On these rails the sliding calliper
limbs cd are arranged at right angles and held in position yet allowed to slide in
the following manner. On the interior edges of the rails a b grooves ff are
worked in which one or both of the calliper limbs cd may slide by having
attached to them bands holding small wheels yg which fit and run in the grooves
but in the accompanying drawing only the calliper limb d is shown so attached.
The whole apparatus is taken asunder for packing in a suitable case by
unscrewing the cross slides h h and withdrawing the calliper limbs.
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 measuring instrument consisting of two parallel rails with similar and
coincident calibrations and fastened by removable cross rods and having sliding
calliper limbs attached to them so that in taking measurements the double reading
on both calibrated rails acts as a means of verification substantially as and for the
purpose hereinbefore described.
this 26th day of June 1897.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Improvements in and relating to Brushes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 5th Feb., 1898
Improvements in and relating to Brushes.
I, WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Hillside Cottage, Ballifeary, Inverness, Scotland, En-
gineer, 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 consists of improvements in and relating to brushes, the object
being to enable the bristles to be folded down when the brush is not in use, thus
occupying less space than an ordinary brush and at the same time giving a
certain amount of protection to the bristles.
For purposes of illustration I will now refer to the annexed drawings, in
which:-
Figure 1. is a side view of my brush case shewing the bristles removed.
Figure 2. sectional elevation of same.
Figure 3. view of blank from which the bristle tube or carrier may be formed.
Figure 4. view of bristle tube or carrier when shaped shewing bristles in
position.
a is a bristle tube or carrier which may be formed in any convenient manner
such as from the blank shewn in Figure 3, and being provided with the apertures b
for the reception of the bristles c. d is a projection upon the bristle tube which
when it is bent into shape secures same in position and also form a projection
which engages in slots f in the movable plate e which may be operated as required
by means of the projections 9 or the set screw which engages in a screw thread in
the casing h, as shewn in Figure 2. The bristle tubes are pivotally supported in
the casingh so that by moving the movable plate e the tubes a can be partially
rotated and so bring the bristles approximately into the position shewn by the
dotted lines (Fig. 2). A suitable lid or suchlike may be used for covering the
bristles when desired when not in use. i is a flap or lid hinged at which when
the bristles are in their raised position prevents them from folding down until the
flap is turned outward from them. The ends of the projections upon the bristle
tubes or carriers are shaped so that when opposite the recesses in the movable
plate and turned into position for engagement with the pivots or the like in the
sides of the casing they will be secured, as the length of the head or projection is
longer than the width of the slot in the movable plate which is oblong.
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.
2. In brushes; the employment of movable bristle carriers operated by means of
a movable plate or sliding piece which engages with projections upon the bristle.

page_text: carriers for the purpose of enabling the bristles to be folded down or
when not in use.
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Improved Swimming Apparatus.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Swimming Apparatus.
WILLIAM RATHBONE, Nadder Cottage, South Molton, Devon, Tutor, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of a fin made to any shape, composed of metal or any
other suitable material which is fastened to or near the ankle.
The arrangement is simple in its operation and will be of great advantage to
swimmers enabling them to attain to much greater speed and less fatigue, it will
also be of the greatest assistance in swimming against a stream or current and
will not in any way interfere in walking.
The fin is fastened to a band round the ankle and when not propelling the
swimmer, lies over the ankle joint, but directly the swimmer kicks out the fin
flies open, and at the end of the stroke at once closes by the action of the water
on the back of the fin.
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Improved Swimming Apparatus.
I, WILLIAM RATHBONE, Nadder Cottage, South Molton, in the County of Devon-
shire, Inventor, 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 consists of a fin made to any shape, composed of metal or any
other suitable material which is fastened at or near the ankle.
The fin is fastened to a band round the ankle and when not propelling the
swimmer lies over the ankle joint, but directly the swimmer kicks out the fin
flies open, and at the end of the stroke at once closes by the action of the water
on the back of the fin.
The arrangement is simple in its operation will be of great advantage to
swimmers, enabling them to attain to much greater speed and less fatigue and will
also be of the greatest assistance in swimming against a stream or current and
will not in any way interfere in walking.
In carrying my invention into practice as illustrated in the accompanying
drawing I construct a long butt hinge b and to one half I rivet a metal fin a
slightly concave. To the other half of the hinge I rivet a plate with a turned
over end d. To the butt of the hinge 6 I rivet a projecting pin e for the purpose
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of stopping the fin a from going beyond a certain angle. To the plate and in
the turned over end d I fix by sewing or otherwise a flexible strap f with buckles g
this portion is shown on the drawing by long dotted lines.
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:-
In an apparatus for swimmers, the general construction, arrangement and com-
bination of the various parts constituting the apparatus for the purpose fully
described in the above specification and substantially as illustrated in the accom-
panying drawing.
ed this 3rd day of September 1898.
..
J. P. BAYLY,
18, Fulham Pláce, London, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Riding Saddles.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Riding Saddles.
I JOSEPH ALBERT BARNSBY of 136 Lichfield St. Walsall in the County of
Stafford Wholesale Saddler do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
This invention consists in placing underneath each bar or side piece of the
Saddle-tree a flat piece of metal or other flexible material forming a spring extend-
ing from back to front and projecting either at the back or front or both, thus
forming fans or burrs on the saddle.
The advantages of this construction of saddle are that whilst giving greater
flexibility, greater strength is obtained, also the saddle will fit better and prevent
the fan or burr at back from chafing the horse.
Dated this 15th day of February 1897.
HENRY F. TALBOT
7 Cherry Street Birmingham Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Riding Saddles.
I JOSEPH ALBERT BARNSBY of 136 Lichfield Street Walsall in the county of
Stafford, Saddler. 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 had to the accompanying sheet of drawings:
This invention consists in placing underneath each bar or side piece of the
saddle tree a flat piece of metal or other flexible material thereby forming springs
extending from back to front and projecting at the back or if desired at the front
or at both back and front, thus forming fans or burrs on the saddle.
Referring to the drawings,
Fig 1 is a view of a complete saddle, constructed according to this my invention,
Fig 2 is a view of the underside of a saddle tree shewing metal spring pieces
extending to the back.
Fig 3 is a view of same with the leather covering.
The steel springs A pass freely under the hind plate B and extend at the back
to form the fans or burrs C and they may also be extended in the front as shewn
in dotted lines at C. These steel spring pieces A are covered with leather to
produce the desired shape D Fig 3.
A great advantage derived from this improvement is comfort to the horse by
being releived of unnecessary pressure, this is attained by the plates giving to the

page_text: horse's back as illustrated in Fig 1 where the hand is shewn raising the back of
the saddle from its normal position, indicated in dotted lines at E, thus shewing
how readily the plates will give way to pressure. And constructing the saddles
on this principle makes them spring seated thereby giving comfort to the rider
besides which strength is added to the saddle. These improvements are also well
adapted for side saddles.
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
Forming saddles with flat pieces of metal or other suitable material attached to
the saddle tree acting as springs substantially as herein set forth.
Dated this 18th day of Noven.ber 1897.
HENRY F. TALBOT
7 Cherry Street Birmingham Agent for the Applicant.
An Improvement in the Obtainment of Copper from Ores and other Copper Bearing Substances.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 15th May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Obtainment of Copper from Ores and other
Copper Bearing Substances.
We, WILLIAM NOAD, Engineer, of High Holborn, and WILLIAM AGATE,
Gentleman, of Old Jewry, 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 :-
This invention relates to the obtainment of copper from ores and other copper
bearing substances.
In carrying out the invention, the ore or other copper bearing substance is placed
(preferably in a crushed condition) in any suitable agitating vessel, to which is
added a solution of ferric chloride, and is then agitated in such solution until the
extraction and solution of the copper is complete. A 5% solution of ferric chloride
is found to give the most satisfactory results, but we do not limit ourselves thereto.
The solution containing the dissolved copper is then run off into a second vessel,
and the ore remaining in the first vessel is washed to free it from any contained
dissolved copper, which is then added to the solution in the second vessel, in which
latter is placed a porous vessel containing a solution of sodium chloride. Within
the solution in the inner vessel, electrodes of zinc or other suitable electro-positive
metal or material are immersed, and within the solution in the outer vessel electrodes
of copper or other suitable electro-negative metal or material are immersed, and
such electrodes are electrically connected; the resultant action causing the copper
contained in the solution in the outer vessel to be deposited on the electrodes
suspended therein in a pure metallic condition. The solution may then be returned
to the first vessel (from which the spent ore has been discharged) together with a
fresh charge of ore, and the described treatment repeated.
The improved treatment is of special advantage when applied to copper-bearing
ores containing the precious metals, as it enables the copper to be obtained without
the precious metals, leaving the tailings clean and freed from copper.
If the ore is in the form of a sulphide, it should be roasted to eliminate the
sulphur or sufficiently oxidize the ore before the latter is subjected to the ferric
chloride solution.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
The obtainment of copper from ores and other copper-bearing substances, by
dissolving the same therefrom in a solution of ferric chloride, and obtaining the
copper from such solution by suspending therein a porous vessel containing a
solution of sodium chloride and suspending in the solutions electrically connected
electrodes operating to cause the copper to be deposited from the solution thereof
on the electrodes suspended therein.
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DAY, DAVIES & HUNT,
Chartered Patent Agents,
321, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicants.