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An Improved Device for Damping or Moistening Labels, Tickets, Postage-stamps, and such like Adhesive Articles.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Feb., 1895-Accepted, 6th Apr., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Device for Damping or Moistening Labels, Tickets,
Postage-stamps, and such like Adhesive Articles.
I, JAMES GRANT of Market Street Lane, Belper in the County of Derby,
Spooling Master, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to provide a ready and effective means or device
for damping or moistening labels, tickets, postage-stamps and such like adhesive
articles and in order that my said invention may be the more readily understood
I have caused to be annexed to this Specification a sheet of drawings, the different
figures and letters of reference upon which will be deemed to form a part of this
Specification.
Figure 1 is a plan shewing one form of my improved device.
Figure 2 is a vertical section on line a a of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a part vertical section on line 6 b of Figure 1.
In carrying out my invention I form or cast of metal, glass, porcelain or other
suitable material, substance or composition a receptacle A which may if desired be
mounted upon rollers, castors or wheels or be fixed into any moving or rolling
box or the like or may be formed to simply lie flat on the table or desk as
illustrated. On the top of this receptacle provide a perforated plate, cover or
cap B of any suitable metal, material or composition which may either be hinged
or pivotted to the said receptacle or fitted loosely thereon as shewn, this plate or
perforated lid is provided on its underside with any suitable absorbent pad C
communicating by any suitable means such as the depending absorbent strip D
with the water or other moistening liquid in the receptacle A. Sufficient moisture
will thus be transmitted to the pad C so that when a label or the like is passed
over the perforated plate or lid it is moistened sufficiently for the purpose
required. It is evident that any size or shape of receptacle may be employed,
any construction of perforated plate or lid and any arrangement of absorbent pad
underneath the same and communicating with the water or moistening liquid,
without departing from the spirit of my invention. I may also if desired provide
any suitable means of feeding water or other moistening liquid to the receptacle
and emptying the same, such as a spout or the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to he performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
The improved apparatus or device for damping or moistening labels, tickets,
postage-stamps and such like adhesive articles substantially as described and
illustrated.
W. SWINDELL,
Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Feb., 1895-Accepted, 6th Apr., 1895

page_text: ends of the ribs and provided with a screw thread on such elongated part in
combination a slide or sleeve moving to and fro thereon provided with a recessed
collar which passes over the ends of the ribs to hold the umbrella closed
substantially as described.
2. An appliance for umbrellas and similar articles to hold them closed constructed
with a runner and screwed sleeve or slide arranged in combination substantially as
described and shown.
Dated this 5th day of February 1895.
WM P. THOMPSON & Cb,
6, Bank Street, Manchester, Patent Agents.
An Improved Draught Excluder.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Feb., 1895-Accepted, 30th Mar., 1895
An Improved Draught Excluder.
I, NORMAN WILLIS Russ, of Beadon Road, Hammersmith, in the County of
London, Electrician, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to an improved draught excluder designed to be fixed around
windows, doors and the like.
In carrying out my invention 1 provide a strip of wood or other suitable material
of triangular or other suitable shape designed to fit the angle in which it is to be
fixed to exclude draught, the said strip being covered with cloth or similar
material.
In order to permit of my draught excluding strip being readily fixed in position
I advantageously provide the same with projecting pins which, when the strip is
placed in position, will, under a slight pressure, enter the material to which the
strip is to be fixed.
To enable my invention to be fully understood I will describe the same by
reference to the accompanying drawing, in which :-
Figure 1 is a transverse section of my improved draught excluding strip; and,
Figure 2 is a sectional elevation of the saine:
Figure 3 is a view of a detail:
Figure 4 represents the application of my improved draught excluder to a sliding
window sash.
a is the strip of wood or other material which, as shewn, has the section of a
right angled triangle, and is the cloth or similar covering, the said strip being
grooved at a in order to afford space for the seam of the covering and thereby
prevent the same from forming an unevenness upon the surface of the strip, as
clearly shewn in Figures 1 and 4.
d, d are fixing pins which I advantageously employ (one of the said pins being
shewn detached in Figure 3) the said pins being applied to the strip upon one of
the faces at suitable distances apart in such a manner that when the strip is placed
against the surface to which it is to be fixed and slightly pressed the projecting
points of the said pins will be embedded in such surface as shown in Figure 4 and
thereby hold the strip.
In the drawing I have represented the pins d, d as having the parts inserted into
the said strips screw-threaded but it is to be understood that the said pins may be
fixed in any other suitable 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:-
1. A draught excluder composed of a strip of wood or the like shaped to fit the
surface to which it is to be applied and having a covering of cloth or similar material,
the said strip also being provided with a series of pine or points by means of which
it may be fixed in position, substantially as described.

page_text: 2. The manufacture and use of draught excluding strips substantially as herein-
before described and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 28th day of February 1895.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Case or Holder for Bottles.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Jan., 1895-Accepted, 9th Mar., 1895
Improved Case or Holder for Bottles.
I, WALTER HENRY JONES, Bricklayer, of 16 Constitution Hill, Hoo Road,
Kidderminster, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
'
The object of my invention is to provide a case or holder for bottles, to prevent
such articles being broken or damaged.
In the accompanying drawings I have illustrated my invention as adapted to a
bottle of the form of an infants' feeding bottle.
Figure 1 shows. the improved case or holder closed, and Figure 2 represents same
When the case or holder is closed it is
open to admit of the insertion of the bottle.
secured by means of a small pin or peg c passed through the two loops a and b
upon the upper and lower halves of the case or holder.
This improved case or holder may be made of leather, wickerwork, metal or any
suitable material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. The improved case or holder for bottles constructed and arranged substantially
as hereinbefore set forth and described.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 30th June, 1896-Accepted, 1st Oct., 1896
HENRY GEORGE IVES 37 St. Michael's Hill Bristol, England, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention consists of a tube at one end of which, and in continuation thereof,
is attached a cup-shaped receptacle for an egg. By placing the egg in the
receptacle and looking through tube (from the other end) towards the light it may
at once be detected whether the egg is good, bad, or indifferent.
Dated this 30th day of September 1895.
HENRY GEORGE IVES.
I HENRY GEORGE IVES 37 St. Michael's Hill Bristol England Grocer and
Tea 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 :-
egg tester according to this invention will be best explained by aid of the
accompanying drawings which illustrate the different parts which when put
together constitute the tester. A, illustrating a conical metal tube having an eye
piece B at bottom C, a tapered cup of indiarubber, D, a metal tapering ring
which is to be inserted within cup C at bottom to form a stiff portion to enable
this part to be securely fitted into the tapered top of tube A. E, illustrates such
a connection. To test an egg. it is placed lengthwise in the top of the cup C, the
elasticity of the indiarubber holding it in position and excluding all light, then by
placing the eye over the piece B and holding the egg opposite a strong light, the
interior condition of the egg can be seen, as if it is clear and the light shows well
through, the egg is fresh, if bad the appearance will be thick and dark as is
generally known. The tube A is best made black inside.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
An egg tester constructed as herein before described and illustrated by the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 20th day June 1896
Improvements in the Construction of Brakes for Velocipedes and other Vehicles.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Oct., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 25th July, 1896-Accepted, 29th Aug., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Brakes for Velocipedes and
other Vehicles.
I ALBERT FARNELL of 62 Manningham Lane Bradford in the County of
York Cycle Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
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It relates to the construction and arrangement of brakes for velocipedes whereby,
there is less liability of damageing the tyre, while at the same time a greater
amount of friction may be applied.
In carrying out my said invention I make use of a suitable rod which when
placed in position comes directly over the centre of the tyre. The bottom part of
this rod is bent and formed in the shape of a fork having two prongs, they the
said prongs, extending parallel, over but at a suitable distance from, the tyre of
the velocipede. The outer ends of these prongs are turned upwards, or suitable
lugs are formed on or fixed to same by screw or other means.
I also make use of two blocks of rubber, or other suitable material, they the
said blocks being formed in egg, cylindrical or other suitable shape, and having
holes passing through their centre parts.
These blocks I mount upon the prongs, they the said prongs passing through
the holes in the said blocks.
The blocks are held in position upon the prongs by the turned up ends or lugs.
When the rod is pressed downwards it causes the blocks to come into contact
with the tyre of the velocipede thereby retarding the movement of same.
When the blocks become worn they may be turned upon their respective prongs,
or again, if the blocks become worn through, in any part, and the brake applied,
no damage will be done to the tyre, for the reason that the prongs present a
perfect even surface thereto.
My improved brake may be applied to one or all the wheels of a cycle, or
vehicle where pneumatic or rubber tyres are used, and may, if desired, be
arranged with four prongs and blocks, two projecting forwards, and two backwards,
and by these means a double amount of friction may be placed upon the tyre.
Dated this 28th day of October 1895.
Improvements in the Construction of Brakes for Velocipedes and
other Vehicles.
I ALBERT FARNELL of 62 Manningham Laue Bradford in the County of
York Cycle 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 :-
It relates to the construction of brakes, for velocipedes and other vehicles,
A. Combined Mat and Electric Alarum Contact.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Jan., 1895-Accepted, 23rd Mar., 1895
A. Combined Mat and Electric Alarum Contact.
I, JAMES JOHN PYE 5 Green End Whitchurch Salop, Manufacturer and
Upholsterer, 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 combined mat and electric alarum contact so that
when the mat is trodden upon the depression of same makes contact and completes.
an electric circuit & so rings a bell or alarum fixed at a convenient place. The
mat is carried upon a plate carried in a frame in which the connections are made
when the mat is trodden upon or walked over and when the pressure of the person
walking or treading upon the mat is removed the alarum or bell ceases to ring.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, I now refer to the annexed
drawing in which
Figure 1. is a plan view of my invention in which the plate a in Figure 2 is
removed for purposes of clearness.
Fig. 2. cross section through line x-y. in Figure 1.
e is a frame to which the contact "piece g is attached and which is connected to
the terminal wire i. f is a piece of metal carrying the springs c, c, & attached to
the terminal. The springs are attached to the frame e. a is a metal plate
which lies upon the springs c and e¹ and is carried in a rebate in the frame e.
The dotted line 6 represents the mat which lies upon the plate a. It will be seen
that the springs c & c¹ are in electrical communication with each other through the
When the
medium of the plate a which makes metallic contact between same.
mat is stepped upon the springs c or c¹, according to the position of depression
make contact with the metal contact piece g and so closes the circuit and rings a
bell or alarum. It will be seen that various modifications of the details of
connecting the fall of the mat with an electric circuit may be employed but the
system shown in Figures 1 & 2 is the one I preferably employ.
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 with a mat of an electric alarum contact consisting of a
frame having spring contact pieces and upon which a flexible metal plate rests,
said contact pieces when the plate is depressed closing an electric circuit and
ringing an alarum or bell in combination with a mat resting upon said plate
substantially as described and illustrated.
Lennon 100%
Improvements in Boxes or Cases for Packing Ladies' Hats or Bonnets.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Feb., 1895-Accepted, 23rd Mar., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Boxes or Cases for Packing Ladies' Hats or
Bonnets.
I, FRANZISKA VON LA ROCHE, wife of Ludwig von La Roche, of Dillingen, on
the Danube, in the German Empire'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 hat box and has for object to ensure the
safe packing for transport of trimmed ladies' hats or bonnets and to avoid all.
crushing of the same.
According to my invention I provide the bottom, partitions and side walls of
the box or case with suitably shaped blocks arranged at a convenient distance apart,.
and clips preferably in the form of curved springs which hold in place the hats.
placed upon the said blocks.
A box or case constructed according to my invention is suitable for use by
milliners for sending hats or bonnets to customers on approval, as by suitably
arranging the blocks a relatively large number of hats or bonnets can be packed
in a given space.
To enable my invention to be fully understood I will describe the same by
reference to the .accompanying drawing, which represents a box or case with one.
partition board.
Figure 1 is a view of the box or case shewing the same opened:
Figure 2 is a view of the partition removed from the box shewing the blocks.
A, A are the blocks and a, a the clips or springs for holding the hats or bonnets
in position on the blocks.
The clips or springs a are either fixed or pivotted at b. If fixed the hat or
bonnet is placed on the block so that the point of pressure c of the clip a does not
injure the same whilst if the clip is pivotted the point at which the clip bears.
upon the hat or bonnet can be varied to suit requirements.
The clips a are preferably provided with a cushion or padding at the extremities
or so shaped that the material of the hats or bonnets is not permanently marked
at the point of pressure even when packed for a long time.
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 box or case for packing ladies' hats or bonnets, provided with suitably shaped
blocks and with clips for securing the hats on the said blocks and so arranged that-
the blocks prevent a lateral movement of the hats and the clips prevent them from
falling from the blocks, substantially as described.
- Dated the 4th day of February 1895.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Cycling Skirts for Ladies' Use.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Dec., 1895-Accepted, 15th Feb., 1896
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cycling Skirts for Ladies' Use.
We JAMES ROSSDALE trading as J. R. Dale & Co. Ladies' Tailors, and
WILLIAM ARTHUR HOOKE Manager to J. R. Dale & Co. and WILLIAM
FREDERICK QUINE Foreman Cutter to J. R. Dale & Co. all of 125 Gloucester
Road South Kensington in the County of London, do hereby declare the nature
of our said invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention has for its object improvements in cycling skirts for ladies use
whereby the same are made more graceful in appearance and more convenient in
use than thosè heretofore made.
In accordance with this invention the skirt is united with a pair of knicker-
bockers in the manner hereinafter set forth, and illustrated by the accompanying
drawing, that is to say.
The knickerbockers and one portion of the skirt are attached to the same
waist-band A. The knickerbockers are cut as usual. The skirt forms onc
continuous piece partly attached to the waist-band A and partly to the band B,
which may assume the shape of a belt. In the drawing a rear view of the whole
garment is shown, with the adjustable portion of the skirt (presently more fully
referred to) laid back so as to show the knickerbockers E. The skirt consists of
two parts; the portion C fixed on the waistband A forms the front of the whole
when the garment is adjusted for walking. In that case the part D of the skirt is
folded round towards the back and its waistband B as well as its edge are fastened
by buttons cc or other suitable fastenings on the part. C and buttonholes d d on the
part D so as to form a closed skirt. At each side of the part C of the skirt a
deep fold is provided so as to give freedom of motion when pedalling. The skirt
is made full at bottom and gathered on the waistband. For riding on a velocipede,
the part D is folded over the front of the wearer and fastened by buttons c c and
buttonholes d d.
To lighten the garment the knickerbockers have a front of light material such
as is known a "lining."
It will be seen that this garment thus forms a complete skirt for walking and
knickerbockers with a kind of double apron in front for cycling.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is
A cycling skirt consisting of two parts, C and D, one part C attached to the
waistband A of the knickerbockers E, the other D having a separate waistband B
the whole so arranged as to form a complete skirt for walking or knickerbockers
with a skirt portion in front for cycling as set forth and illustrated in the accom-
panying drawing.
London 4th Da
1005
BERNHARD DUKES,
226, High Holborn, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicants.
An Improved Combination Brush for Tourists.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Jan., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 21st Oct., 1895-Accepted, 28th Dec., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Combination Brush for Tourists.
I, PIERRE DE BAERE of 68 Avenue du Midi, Brussels, Merchant do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists of a brush of the usual oblong shape, the back of which
has a cover which opens on a pair of hinges and is secured by a snap or bolt-fastening,
when closed.
The back is made deep enough to form a receptacle for a comb, toothbrush,
mirror, piece of soap, scissors, buttonhook or other toilet article, such as razors
nailbrush, pins or perfumery.
Dated this 22nd day of January 1895.
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97 Newgate Street, London, E.C., Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Combination Brush for Tourists.
I, PIERRE DE BAERE of 68 Avenue du Midi, Brussels, Belgium, Merchant, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention refers to a brush of any kind suitable for tourists, the back of
which is made hollow and fitted with a cover thus forming a box or receptacle
capable of containing other useful articles for the toilet, such as a comb toothbrush,
nailbrush, soap, pocket-knife, razor, bottles for pomade, perfumery and the like.
My improved brush may be a brush for the hair, shoes, clothes, or for any other
purpose and may be of any suitable dimensions and the box may have a cover
fitted with hinges, or a pivot joint or may be arranged to slide in grooves.
The fastening may be by means of spring catch as shown or a slide bolt and
staples or by a hook, button, or otherwise.
To form the box a wooden back of sufficient thickness may be hollowed, or a hoop
of wood of suitable size may be glued and nailed on to the back of the brush.
Above this the cover is attached by means of hinges or otherwise as above stated.
The interior of the cover may be furnished with a mirror.
I will now describe the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings
in which, Fig. 1 shows a clothes-brush or hair-brush constructed in accordance
with my invention.
a, is the cover; b, b, are the hinges; c is the catch; d, is a nirror; e, a comb,
f, a soap tablet, g a bottle for oil or tube for matches, h, a button hook, i, a tooth-
brush,, a pivotted cross bar to hold the articles in place, and k, k, are partitions to
one of which the bar i, is attached.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
A combination brush for tourists_constructed with a box fitted with a cover,
inside which is a mirror, the interior of the box being formed to hold any useful
toilet articles desired and with or without partitions dividing same into separate
-compartments to hold such articles, as herein described and set forth.
Dated this 21st day of October 1895.
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97 Newgate Street, E.C., Patent Agent.
Improvements in Eyes or Staples for Stair Rods
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd July, 1895
Complete Specification Left, 25th Mar., 1896-Accepted, 25th Ap., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Eyes or Staples for Stair Rods
ROBERT MAIR PATERSON A.M.1.M.E. Engineer Carisbrooke, Castelnau
Barnes S. W. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows and
shown in the drawing attached :—
The improvements consist in combining the simplicity of the open as distinct
from the closed eye or staple with the curve at the back of the inner space B.
within which the rod is secured until raised and withdrawn and also in the method
of fixing the staple itself to the woodwork by means of the vertical pin A at the
back.
Dated this 22nd day of July 1895
Improvements in Eyes or Staples for Stair Rods.
I ROBERT MAIR PATERSON of Carisbrooke Castelnau Barnes S.W. 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:
The improvement consists in combining the simplicity of the open as distinct
from the closed eye or staple with the particular form or bend of the inner space
within which the rod is secured until raised and withdrawn, and also in the method.
of fixing the staple itself to the woodwork.
In Fig. 2 (see drawing attached to Provisional Specification) is shown a staple
formed of wire which is secured in position by the pointed end A. Instead of
wire the same substantial design may be made of cast or sheet metal, as in Fig. 1..
The curved form or shape of the eye or staple at the back guides the rod into.
place as shown at B.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is:-
1. The pointed end at the back bottom corner of the staple A.
2. The curve at the back within the staple B, in combination with the open top.
for the rod to enter.
Dated this 95th day of March 1896
A New or Improved Preparation for Cleaning Human Teeth.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Feb., 1895-Accepted, 23rd Mar., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Preparation for Cleaning Human Teeth.
I CLARA ANN VAUGHAN MORGAN of 34 De Vere Gardens, Kensington in
the County of Middlesex Spinster do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
From the earliest ages even amongst the rudest and most barbarous of nations
the teeth as organs of use and beauty have claimed attention and have been
regarded of importance in giving expression and symmetry to the face. In the
human family their most important function is to subserve nutrition by the
mastication of food hence their preservation is a matter of the greatest importance.
Regarding them also as tactile organs and as organs of speech by the aid which
they afford in the formation of articulate sounds their impairment becomes still
more serious and their maintainance in a perfect state a matter of considerable
moment. By the want of proper attention toothache, incipient decay, and many
more remote evils, are permitted to arise. What is known as tartar of the teeth,
which is a deposit of salts of lime and organic matter from the saliva, if suffered
to accumulate causes inflammation and absorption of the gum and gradual
loosening of the teeth.
To these evils may be added the fetid character of the breath arising from
decaying teeth making it most imperative that due attention should be directed
to the thorough cleansing and consequent preservation and improved appearance of
the teeth.
Now this invention relates to a new or improved preparation for cleaning human
teeth and consists essentially of a powder composed of the undermentioned
ingredients mixed in the proportions given below.
The ingredients and their proportions are as follows.
56 lbs. precipitated chalk.
3 lbs. powdered pumice stone.
1 lb. powdered borax.
lb. powdered sapo animalis.
6 drahms oil of cloves.
oz. carmine.
The preparation for cleaning human teeth made as described above in accordance
with this invention is devoid of any unpleasant taste or smell and its use will whilst
removing all objectionable matter, purify the breadth, cleanse the mouth and tend
to whiten and improve the appearance of the teeth.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the notion of
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
An Improvement in Raw Silk.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Aug., 1895-Accepted, 14th Sept., 1895
An Improvement in Raw Silk.
I, Dr. CHRISTOPH RIS-KUMMER, of No. 16, Nonnenweg, Bâle, Switzerland,
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 :-
This invention relates to an improvement in raw silk, which, as is known,
consists of fibröin that is covered with a silk bast or coating of sericin which is an
albumen like coating soluble in warm water.
According to my invention the raw silk is treated with an aldehyde of the
fatty series preferably formaldehyde, either in gaseous form, or in solution,
whereby the sericin, or silk bast is rendered insoluble in hot water, so that the raw
silk thus treated is rendered more resisting and can be treated with hot liquids
whereby the dyeing of the raw silk is facilitated.
For carrying out the said process I proceed as follows:
The raw silk in the form of threads, or in a woven, knitted plaited &c. con-
dition, is placed in a formaldehyde solution of orp.c. and is allowed to remain
for about three hours at ordinary temperature.
The raw silk, the sericin coating of which has become insoluble by the action
of the formaldehyde, is then rinsed with water and dried. If necessary, any
remaining traces of formaldehyde can be converted into hexamethylentetramine
by treating the raw silk with ammonia, in order to remove the smell of
formaldehyde.
The sericin coating of the raw silk thus treated is quite insoluble both in
acid liquids and in soap baths and dilute alkaline baths, so that, whether in the
form of threads or as woven or other fabrics, it can be treated with hot liquids,
thus greatly facilitating the dyeing of raw silk.
Furthermore, the raw silk thus treated is much stronger than ordinary raw silk,
which is a great advantage in certain applications.
In addition to the above advantages, the silk fibre strengthened as above
described shrinks much less when treated with hot liquids, and it offers a modified
affinity to dyestuffs as compared with ordinary silk freed from its sericin coating,
as also with the ordinary raw silk.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. Process for improving raw silk consisting in treating the same with an
aldebyde of the fatty series, such as formaldehyde, either in gaseous form or in
solution, for the purpose of rendering the sericin coating of the raw silk fibre
insoluble, substantially as described.
2. As a new manufacture, raw silk having an insoluble sericin coating produced
substantially as described.
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ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Mar., 1895-Accepted, 4th May, 1895
I LORENZ HEINRICH SCHÜTT of Lemkendorf, East Prussia in the Empire of
Germany, Secretary, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in.
and by the following statement:-
The object of this invention is to prevent letter envelopes from being opened
by unauthorized persons, that is to say, to enable the addressee to instantly
recognize if the letter has been opened or tampered with.
This invention is shown in the annexed drawing in which
Figs. 1 and 5 represent the improved envelope in two different forms of
construction in a spread open or flat position, while Figs. 2 and 3 illustrate the
envelope partially and entirely folded up.
Fig. 4 is a section on the line x-x of Fig. 3.
Fig. 6 shows a portion of the envelope (Fig. 5) spread out.
Fig. 7 is a section on the line y y of Fig. 6.
Fig. 8 shows the envelope folded up and
Fig. 9 is a section on line 2- of Fig. 8.
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.
The prevention of unauthorized opening is attained by the closing flap a being
provided with a pierced or punched out tongue m which is, when the envelope is
arranged at convenient places
folded up, inserted into suitable slits s¹, 2, 8³
in the other parts of the envelope and is then covered over with a moistened.
adhesive postage stamp so that on opening of the envelope the inserted tongue m
must be torn or injured whereby opening can at once be recognized.
The letter itself, lying in the envelope, must be folded up so as to present a
smaller area than the back portion of the envelope in order not to stop up the
orifices arranged for the insertion of the tongue m.
In the form shown in Fig. 5 the inner side of the envelope may at the same
time be used or serve as the sheet to write on as it corresponds in shape and size.
to that of an ordinary sheet of letter paper.
According to the modifications, Figs. 6 to 9 the tongue m is provided with the
impression of a stamp or seal and is made adhesive, so that the covering over of
the tongue by a postage stamp is unnecessary.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven--
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :
Improvements in envelopes for letters consisting of a tongue m to be inserted.
into slits s', s, in the envelope, said tongue being either fixed fast at the front by
means of a postage stamp or being made adhesive and shaped and formed itself as
a stamp or seal and thus serve as such substantially as described and illustrated.
and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this Zznú day of March 1095.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicant.
An Improved Soap-stand.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Mar., 1895-Accepted, 20th Apr., 1895
An Improved Soap-stand.
I, KLAUS CHRISTOPH HERMANN SAUK of 29 Schröederstrasse, Hamburg-
Hohenfelde, Germany, Decorative Painter, 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 new device serving for the reception of pieces of soap has an openwork.
supporting device or cage that receives the soap so that the air has access to the
soap on all sides the result of this being that the soap after each time of use
becomes dry again very soon and does not lie in water or damp-a suitable
receptacle or draining dish being provided below this support to catch any
drippings or water draining off the soap after use thereof.
Referring to the accompanying drawings
:-
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the improved stand or device-the lower part in.
section.
Fig. 2 is a plan.
bis upright which has at its foot a draining dish or receptacle such as a and
carries a supporting device for the soap said support consisting of a number of
separate rods or bars e arranged above the draining dish a see Fig. 1 surrounded
by a low railing d on which the rods or bars are mounted and fixed in place it may
be by means of solder (a bracket or brackets f being arranged to assist in
supporting same if desired).
Eyes or lugs e allow of hanging the soap stand up on a nail or nails in the wall-
or this soap stand may be fixed or mounted in position in any other suitable way.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven--
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
:-
1. A soap stand consisting of the combination with the vertical frame of a.
horizontal openwork soap supporting device such as c d and having beneath same-
a draining dish or receptacle such as a fixed to the upright b substantially as and
for the purposes hereinbefore set forth.
2. The improved soap stand arranged and constructed substantially as and for
the purposes hereinbefore described and illustrated in the drawings hereunto-
annexed.
Dated this 18th day of March 1805
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Form of Indicator, to be Attached to Gasholders, Tanks, and other Vessels of this Description for Indicating the Contents thereof.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Sept., 1895-Accepted, 9th Nov., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Form of Indicator, to be Attached to Gasholders,
Tanks, and other Vessels of this Description for Indicating
the Contents thereof.
I, WILLIAM REGINALD CHESTER Civil Engineer of The Woodlands
Mapperley Hill Nottingham in the County of Nottingham 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 indicator is made in the form of a tablet or plate of such suitable size as
will carry the numbers required to indicate the contents of the gasholder or other
vessel the numbers usually run to four figures but they may be indefinitely
extended as desired.
The tablet is made when applied to gasholders to be attached to the side struts
of the same by means of set screws or bolts the tablets being placed vertically one
under another so that the numbers indicating the contents of the gasholder can be
read off at a glance as the gasholder rises or falls in the water and thus the trouble
of making a calculation is saved every time the contents of a gasholder have to be
determined.
When used to indicate the contents of tanks and other such like vessels the
tablets are made in a similar manner and attached to the sides of the respective
vessels by means of set screws or bolts & nuts.
The indicator tablet may be made of cast iron, brass, glazed earthenware glass,
enamelled iron or any other suitable material but they are usually made of glazed
earthenware, glass or enamelled iron or such materials as do not corrode when
alternately subjected to the action of water and atmospheric influences.
The numbers may either be painted or cast on the tablets or they may be made
separately and attached to the same by means of bolts set screws or other suitable
contrivance.
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 :-
An improved form of indicator to be attached to gasholders tanks and other
vessels of this description for indicating the contents thereof when full or only
partially so.
Din 5th dow of Cantamhon 1005
Window-cleaning Machine or Apparatus.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 17th July, 1895-Accepted, 21st Sept., 1895
Window-cleaning Machine or Apparatus.
1, OTTO CHRISTIAN FERDINAND NAGEL, Manufacturer of Niendorf on the
Baltic, in the Kingdom of Prussia, 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 :-
The object of this invention is an apparatus to enable a person to clean in
a convenient manner windows which open outwardly without any danger to the
operator but the invention can also be used for windows which open inwardly. In
the annexed drawing the apparatus in question is shown under different aspects :
Fig. 1 is a side view of the apparatus when closed, Fig. 2 a side view of same
when opened and
Fig. 3 a top view of apparatus with opened latch.
The arms of the fork-shaped frame a, are thicker towards the curved trunk and
to their thinner ends the jaws b, are fixed by screws n. One end of the fork has
a hinge d, which allows the jaw attached to it to be opened up. A soft pad c of
felt, india-rubber or other suitable material is attached by rikets or other convenient
fastenings to the inner side of each jaw in such thickness that the two pads nearly
touch each other (see Fig. 1). The jaws have a slightly concave surface and are
provided with a band o, of india-rubber or similar elastic suitable material for the
purpose of holding a duster or leather (not visible on the drawing) thus each jaw
and pad can be enveloped by such duster or leather as required.
To prevent the hinged jaw from opening of itself when using the cleaner,
a slightly arched spring latch e, provided with a knob i, is pivoted at f, on the
plate and the knob end by snapping into the notch k on the plate h, formed by
the two projections p holds said hinged jaw in position. The spring e, can also be
constructed in the form of a hinge. In order to manage the apparatus conveniently
the handle 1, attached to the arm a, just below the spring e by means of the screws m.
The mode of operation with this apparatus, is the following. Turn the spring e,
aside, now open the hinged jaw, then envelope each pad c, with a duster and fasten
each such duster by means of the elastic bands o. Having fitted up the apparatus
in the way described the still open jaws of same are now pushed on to the window
pane which it is intended to clean in such a way that one jaw is on one side of the
pane, and the other jaw on the other side of same, the open jaw is now closed and
latched with the spring e and now the pane can be cleaned by moving the apparatus
to and fro.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I claim :
An apparatus for window cleaning consisting of two arms with jaws (b) for holding
dusters or other suitable cloths, one of which jaw can be opened and when shut it
can be pressed against the opposite jaw by means of a spring (e) as herein duly set.
forth and particularly described.
Dated this 15th day of July 1895.
ROBERT KRAYN,
Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Soldering Iron for Use with Gas.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 14th May, 1895-Accepted, 15th June, 1895
An Improved Soldering Iron for Use with Gas.
EDWARD MONTAGUE EDWARDS 154 Romford Road Stratford Essex
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
Description Gas enters mixing tube M by gas pipe A, air being admitted at
port B, together forming atmospheric or Bunsen flame; which stikes heating
chamber and copper bit holder D, heat being conducted to copper bits E E E.
F is hook to suspend iron when not in use
G wood or other non conducting material handle.
Advantages: The heating of three or more copper bits with same quantity of
gas that originally heated one, can be adapted to any branch of metal trades;
coppers are removable at will.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said iuven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim 16
1. A soldering iron containing two or more copper bits (trade term).
2. A soldoring iron containing two or more copper bits (trade term) which can
all be heated with one burner or flame.
Dated the Fourteenth day of Mov 1805
Improvements in or relating to Cigarettes.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1895
Complete Specification Left, 4th June, 1896-Accepted, 4th July, 1896
Improvements in or relating to Cigarettes.
GEORGE LIEBERMANN, Cigarettes Manufacturer, 76 Brunswick Buildings,
Goulston Street, Aldgate, E., do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
The cigarette and mouthpiece are combined in one piece. At one end of the
cigarette and within the cigarette paper a piece of wood or cork is attached and
into which the straw-tubing which serves as mouth-piece is inserted.
Dated this Fifth day of September 1895.
I, GEORGE LIEBERMANN, Cigarette Manufacturer, of 76 Brunswick Buildings,
Goulston Street, Aldgate, in the County 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 :-
This invention relates more particularly to the mouth pieces of cigarettes.
I compose the mouth piece of a short cylindrical plug of wood, cork, or other
suitable material having the approximate diameter of the cigarette, and a thin,
long tube of straw inserted into the said plug.
The latter thus forms a short ring mounted on one extremity of the said thin
tube and covered with the cigarette paper.
The edge of the cigarette paper may be fixed to the plug by means of gum or
other suitable adhesive material.
The entire cigarette thus has the appearance of a cylindrical piece of paper
from one end of which projects a long thin tube of straw which is to be introduced
into the mouth of the smoker.
To facilitate the packing of such cigarettes in cigarette cases or boxes, I make
the cigarette proper and the projecting mouth piece preferably of equal length,
so that when a layer of cigarettes is placed in a box alternately backward and
forward, no space will be wasted.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is
1. A cigarette having a mouth piece composed of a short plug covered by the
cigarette paper and a thin tube projecting axially from the said plug, substantially
as described.
2. A cigarette having a mouth piece composed of a short plug inserted into

page_text: one end of the cigarette and a thin tube of straw projecting axially from the
said plug the said tube having approximately the same length as the cigarette
proper, substantially as described.
Dated this 4th day of June 1896.
GEORGE LIEBERMANN.
Improvements in Sewing Machine Needles.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Mar., 1895-Accepted, 15th June, 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION..
Improvements in Sewing Machine Needles.
I, EDMUND JOHN COOMBE, Watch Maker, of New Street, Honiton, Devon, 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 enable the threading of sewing machine needles to be effected with greater
facility than at present, I construct same as shewn on the annexed drawing.
The spring a is provided with an eye b to catch over the projection c which gives
additional security and strength, but when the needle is to be threaded, the thread
is pressed between the spring a and projection or catch c and down to its place at
the point d.
Instead of an eye being formed at b, an indent or recess upon the inner side of
spring 6 corresponding with the catch or projection c may be made to serve the
same purpose.
The thread is held in place by catch e.
CLAIM.
The improved construction of needle with spring a, eye or indent b, and
projection or catch c, substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore described.
Dated this 12th day of March 1895.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.