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Improvements relating to Sounding Boards and Additional Acoustic Device therefor for Pianofortes and other Instruments.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Mar., 1899-Accepted, 20th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Sounding Boards and Additional Acoustic
Device therefor for Pianofortes and other Instruments.
I, GEORG SCHWECHTEN, of 61, Kochstrasse, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany,
Piano 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 is well known that those strings which cross the bridge at those places where
the reinforcement ribs cross the line of the bridge in a ribbed sounding-board,
sound more sonorously than the other strings crossing the bridge between two
sounding board ribs. To prevent this disadvantage in the present invention.
acoustic boxes are arranged between each two ribs underneath the bridge of the
ribbed sounding-board, the bottom walls of these boxes having also a certain
tension due to the method of their fastening for augmenting their effect.
In the annexed drawing, Fig. 1 shows a sounding-board provided with ribs in
plan view of the ribbed side. Fig. II is a section on the line a--b.
R is the sounding-board which is provided with ribs r in the known manner.
Opposite the bridge S at the other side of the sounding-board wooden strips I are
fastened and at each side thereof other wooden strips a little lower in height from
the sounding-board surface. These strips lie parallel to the direction of the
bridge. Above these wooden strips H and covering boards D are screwed or
glued closing the acoustic boxes opposite the sound-board.
It is advisable to make the acoustic boxes taper towards the higher tones, so that
they may there become a little smaller, as shown in Fig. 1.
Just as the sounding-board, as known, receives tension the acoustic boxes or their
back walls receive also a certain tension for augmenting their sounding effect, the
supports H and h being made of different heights for receiving the covering
board so that in glueing and screwing the covering board D thereon it is
strained in the form of a curve.
A sounding-board thus constructed has been proved to furnish a more sonorous
effect also of the tones of those strings which do not cross the crossing places of
the bridge and ribs.
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. A sounding-board having on its back opposite the bridge S acoustic boxes in
order to augment the sound effect of the tones of those strings which cross the
brilge between the sound-board ribs.
2. A form of the acoustic boxes claimed in Claim 1, wherein the fastening

page_text: strips H, h, are of different height whereby the covering boards D may be fixed
under tension at the desired spots for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 2nd day of March 1899
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant,
17, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., London.
Tag and Label Holder.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 17th May, 1899
Con state Specification Left 17th Feb. 1900 -Accepted, 17th May. 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Ticket Tag and Label Holder.
WILLIAM OWEN, Caerhys, St. Davids, Pembrokeshire. Draper, I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Relates to ticket tag and label holding for drapery goods, made of a strip of
metal or composition with both ends pointed, can either be straight or bent to
about half circle to attache or fastened to buckram labels tags, and cardboard
tickets.
WILLIAM OWEN.
WILLIAM OWEN, Caerhys, St. Davids, Pembrokeshire, Draper. I do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Object is to provide a holder to attache or fasten buckram labels tags & card-
board tickets to drapery goods, which will save the difficulty of pinning. To be
made in sizes from metal, such as steel,
brass & copper.
i dont contine myself
Fig. 2 shows
to sizes or exact proportion thereof.
Each point of holder the length of flat strip, width same as length of point.
Fig. 1 shows the holder with pin points and ends of strip convex.
the holder bent arc like to use. Fig. 3 shows the holder with flat points and ends
of strip at right angles. Fig. 4 shows the holder as used for for cardboard price
tickets. Made of a straight strip of metal, both ends to have points, those made
of brass and like metal to have pin points 1 those of steel, fat tapering
Foints 2, the points slightly inclined upwards 3. One point at the centre of each
end 4. Ends or corners at right angles 5 or convex 6. Holder then bent arc
Eke 7 to have same distance 8 between points as length of flat strip 8, so that
when used straightened out the ends of points will terminate where points first
entered. To use place a ticket tag or label on the goods, and force both points
through together by pressing centrally 7, then straighten by placing 2 fingers
under and thumb above it, whence it will hold firmly label etc. to the goods.
The points slightly inclined. upwards will tend to lodge in the goods passed
through, thereby avoiding liable catching of fingers or engaging in anything else.
Steel holders are used straight to attache to price tickets by placing one point 9
in the card and the other 10 in the goods.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, declare that what
I claim is:
The holder as bent requiring central pressure to arive both upward inclined
points through together and as used straight, substantially as herein described.
Dated this 16th day of February 1900.
WILLIAM OWEN.
Improved Radiator for Hospitals, Infirmaries, and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Jan., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 4th Nov., 1899-Accepted, 5th Jan., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Radiator for Hospitals, Infirmaries, and the like.
We, JOSEPH ELLIS WILLIAMS, H.W. Engineer, 41, Wych Street, Strand,
London, W.C., JAMES THOMAS WALFORD, Architect, Hawthorn, Mount Pleasant,
Joppa, N.B., do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A ventilating radiator having external flues so arranged as to be readily
cleaned and avoiding all internal flues and their attendant disadvantages (as the
breeding of microbes)- also giving larger heating area and avoiding baffle-
plates. The external flues are formed by having the outer surface or surfaces of
the hollow portion of the radiator formed with deep indentations, and enclosed
by a moveable fender or screen.
Dated this 5th day of January 1899.
JOS. E. WILLIAMS,
J. T. WALFORD,
Improved Radiator for Hospitals, Infirmaries, and the like.
JOSEPH ELLIS WILLIAMS, of 41, Wych Street, Strand, London, Engineer,
and JAMES THOMAS WALFORD, of Hawthorn, Joppa, N.B., Architect, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement, reference being made to the accompanying drawings of which:-
Fig. 1 shows a part front elevation, Fig. 2 a sectional end elevation and Fig. 3
a sectional plan.
The radiator consists of a series of metal loops or gills, A, connected together,
and forming a radiating surface in the form of a comb. The heating surfaces
are entirely confined to the external portions of the radiator. The air flues are
formed by the shield or fender B, being placed in front of the comb face of the
radiator and thus enclosing a space or spaces, for the conduct of the air
heated by the external surface of the radiator. There are no internal flues.
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). The formation of a radiator which has all its air flues external, by the
completion of the said flues with a loose fender, which can readily be removed
for cleaning.
November 4th 1899
JOSEPH ELLIS WILLIAMS,
JAMES THOMAS WALFORD.
An Improvement in Sink Traps.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 29th July, 1899-Accepted, 30th Sept., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Sink Traps.
I, JOHN GUNNING, of No. 100, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, in the County
of Hants, Ironmonger, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to the construction of a sink trap in such a manner that
the solid fragments accompanying the liquids poured into the trap are retained
without passing through and can from time to time be easily removed,
For this purpose I construct the trap as shewn in vertical section in the accom-
panying drawing.
The cylindrical part a of the trap is made larger than usual to receive an inner
cylinder or basket 6 of perforated metal or of wire fabric. The trap has the usual
perforated cover c which can be readily removed giving access to the top of the
basket b which has a cross wire d. By taking hold of this cross wire the basket b
can be lifted when required and cleared from the solid fragments deposited in it.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
In combination with a sink trap, a basket of perforated metal or wire web,
let into the body of the trap substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 20th day of July 1800
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Composition to Serve as a Substitute for Gutta-percha.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 2nd Dec., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Composition to Serve as a Substitute for Gutta-percha.
I, HUGO SCHNEIDER, of No. 7, Steinring, Strasburg, Alsace, in the Empire of
Germany, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
The present invention relates to an improved composition to serve as a substitute
for gutta-percha for coating cables and for other purposes.
In order to manufacture my improved substance, I employ a mixture of about
45% of asphaltum.
40% of resin.
10% of spirit of turpentine.
5% of linseed oil.
After having brought the asphaltum to boiling point, the resin is added, and
when an intimate mixture of the two substances has been obtained, the spirit of
turpentine is added and then the linseed oil, after which the entire mixture is
well boiled.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what
I claim is:-
The composition of matter, a substitute for gutta-percha, composed of a mixture
of 45% of asphaltum, 40% of resin, 10% of spirit of turpentine, and 5% of
linseed oil; substantially as set forth.
Led GIS in day of septembe01 1005.
PHILLIPS & LEIGH,
No. 22, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Devices for Storing and Forcing Liquid under Pressure.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 10th Feb., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Devices for Storing and Forcing Liquid under
Pressure.
We, FRANZ DIESFELD, Engineer, of B5, 17/18, and BERNHARD BAER, Merchant,
of B5, 4, both in Mannheim, 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:-
Irrigators whether used for fire extinguishing, flushing, or other purposes
have been made as ordinary liquid vessels with a hose arranged to be hung
up on the wall or put on a high piece of furniture. They suffer from the dis-
advantage that they are not serviceable in every position and, being open they,
are not adapted for movement or transport when filled.
The object of the present invention is an irrigator closed water tightly which
need not be hung up or put in a special place but which can be used in any
position and moved when filled without any inconvenience.
The improved device is represented in the annexed drawing in longitudinal
section. It is shown as comprising a cone A of sheet-metal which form has
been found especially advantageous and its neck B is closed by a valve-box D
with screw down valve G H and provided with a rising pipe C. The rising
pipe channel ends laterally in a projecting nipple E whereon the india-rubber
hose F for the distribution of the liquid is fastened. A narrow air-channel J;
usually closed by a screwed on cap K is arranged in the valve box and ends inside
the vessel. Through the same air is pumped above the liquid in the vessel by
means of a bicycle tyre inflator for instance. The escape of the air is prevented
by an india-rubber sleeve L covering the inner channel end and acting as a
valve.
If the vessel A is nearly filled with water or any other liquid, the pump is
screwed on in place of cap K and by pumping in air a considerable pressure is
produced above the liquid so that when the valve G H is unscrewed the liquid
rises through pipe C and enters the hose l' at E. That the force of the jet of
liquid can be regulated is especially important in infectious sickness.
The shape and material of the apparatus form and position of the valves and
the air-channel and so on can be modified as desired. The apparatus can also
be used for syringing or spraying liquid, as a deodorizer or disinfector and the
like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is:
1. A new improved liquid storing and forcing device consisting of an air-
tight vessel adapted to be closed and provided with a rising pipe an air intro-
ducing channel and means for reculating the iet of liquid

page_text: 2. The liquid storing and forcing device substantially as herein described and
illustrated in the drawings.
Dated this 10th dox of December 1899.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicants,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.
A New or Improved Fumigant for Use in Horticultural Buildings.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 15th July, 1899-Accepted, 19th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Fumigant for Use in Horticultural Buildings.
I, THOMAS SMITILSON, of 13, Salisbury Road, Bristol, Manufacturer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention relates to the manufacture of a new or improved fumigant for the
destruction of the parasitic insects which infest plants and flowers in conservatories,
such as green fly, thrips, red spider, and the like, and has for its object to
provide such a fumigant as will be effective in operation, and yet may be used
without injury to the most delicate plants.
My invention consists in making a compound from tobacco or snuff waste,
incorporating therewith other herbs or compounds possessing qualities which whilst
burning, emit fumes that will be destructive of the insect pests, and making the
entire compound of uniform strength and quality, so that gardeners and nursery-
men will know exactly how much to use in fumigating their plant houses.
In carrying this invention into effect, I make tobacco or snuff waste the base
of my compound, adding thereto cayenne pepper, oil of capsicum, asafoetida,
hellebore, sago flour, saltpetre, and cascarilla; and after many and repeated
experiments, I find that when mixed and prepared in the following proportions,
the most satisfactory results are obtained; viz.-Tobacco or snuff waste, 100 parts;
cayenne pepper, parts; oil of capsicum, of a part; asafoetida, 6 parts; "helle-
bore 10 parts; sago flour, 4 parts; saltpetre, 22 parts; and cascarilla, 5 parts.
The whole of these ingredients which are in a dry state are ground very fine,
and mixed by sifting or other suitable means; the liquids are added to sufficient
water to make the whole into a stiff paste, when it is again ground like mortar,
and then rolled and cut into biscuits of convenient size and shape, and finally
dried in an oven or kiln, when they will be ready for use.
The biscuits being made as described, are packed in parcels and sent out with
instructions for use, giving the quantity necessary to be used in houses of various
sizes, and as the compound is uniform throughout, a conservatory can be effectively
fumigated therewith without risk of injury to the most delicate plants.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
The manufacture and use of a fumigant from tobacco or snuff waste and the
various vegetable and other materials, approximately in the proportions herein
described, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
Dated, 14 July, 109I.
J. G. WESTLAKE,
Applicant's Agent, 2, John Street, Bristol.
Improvements in Chimney Tops for Preventing Down Draught.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Chimney Tops for Preventing Down Draught.
I, JOHN JOHNSTON GREEN, of Bank Street, Darwen, in the County of Lancaster,
Sanitary Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to chimney tops and according to my proposed method of
construction, the lower part of the pot is formed of louvres." Above these
louvres I place two or more V shaped or upwardly branching arms or passages,
which lead into two or more A shaped or downwardly branching arms or passages
superimposed thereon. These latter arms or passages unite at their upper ends or
apex to form a central opening or outlet, and their lower ends are open to the
atmosphere, so that smoke passing up the chimney can freely get away up or
down the diagonally branching passages, whilst if wind enters the central opening
at the top, it rushes down the downwardly branching passages, and carries with it
the smoke issuing from the upwardly branching passages and thence it passes to
the atmosphere without the possibility of entering the central shaft of the chimney
and causing a down draught.
Dated this 11th low of Moral, 1000
I, JOHN JOHNSTON GREEN, of Bank Street, Darwen, in the County of Lancaster,
Sanitary 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 chimney pots and is illustrated in the accompanying
drawings, wherein :-
Fig. 1 is front elevation of my improved chimney pot; and
Fig. 2 vertical section of same.
2
According to my improved method of constructing chimney pots, a are "louvres"
formed in the lower part of the chimney pot. Above the louvres I place two
or more shaped or upwardly branching arms or passages which lead into
two or more shaped or downwardly branching arms or passages c, superimposed
thereon. These latter arms or passages & unite at their upper ends or apex to
Price 8d1

page_text: form a central opening or outlet d, and their lower ends are open to the atmosphere
in order that smoke passing up the chimney can freely get away up or down the
diagonally branching passages e, whilst if wind enters the céntral opening at the
top it rushes down the downwardly branching passages and carries with it the
smoke issuing from the upwardly branching passages and thence to the atmos-
phere, without the possibility of entering the central shaft of the chimney and
causing a down draught. Openings are made to permit air to pass up the central
pipe.
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 chimney pot composed of louvres "
combination, as herein shewn and described.
branching arms e, and outlet /, all in
Improvements in the Manufacture of Illuminating Media for use in Incandescence Gas Lighting.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Illuminating Media for use in
Incandescence Gas Lighting.
I, JACQUES APT, of 41, Königin-Augusta Strasse, Berlin, in the German
Empire, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to the manufacture of illuminating media for use in
incandescence gas lighting, and is designed to obviate the deterioration that
occurs when nitrates of the rare earths are employed, due to the acidity of such
salts causing reactions amongst the impregnating agents, and also damaging the
web or fabric support of the illuminant, it the latter be kept for any considerable
time before being burned.
Now, according to the present invention, the impregnating solutions are of
such a nature that they produce within the fabric itself insoluble neutral com-
pounds of the rare earths, in which disengagement of acid is quite impossible,
and hence illuminating media manufactured in this way possess great durability
and illuminating power.
To this end, the textile fabric to form the support for the illuminant is first
soaked in, or saturated with, a solution of the basic nitrates of the rare earths
and then impregnated with a solution of arsenic acid, or antimonic acid, so that
the corresponding insoluble neutral compounds of the rare earths are produced
in the web or fabric itself, without nitric acid being set free.
The basic salts are preferably prepared from a solution of commercial nitrate
mixed in the proportion say of 1, 2 with freshly deposited and well lixiviated
thorium hydroxide in the presence of water. The mixture is then heated in
closed tubes to a temperature of between 140° and 150° C., whereupon the
hydroxide combines with the nitrate to form a basic compound which does not
precipitate even on cooling, and which, when dried at 100° C., will contain as
much as 70% of oxide, while with ordinary nitrates only 48 to 49% are con-
tained.
The impregnated fabrics produced according to this invention are completely
free from acid, and can be kept for any reasonable length of time; they admit
of being readily transported as they are neither subject to destruction by free
acid, nor to loss in quality, as the compounds (arsenates and antimoniates)
obtained are not hygroscopic, and are evenly distributed throughout the fibre.
Dated this 5th day of August 1899

page_text: arsenic acid, or antimonic acid, whereby the insoluble neutral compounds of the
rare earths are produced in the fabric itself.
2. My improvements in the manufacture of illuminating media for use in
incandescence gas lighting, substantially as hereinbefore described.
Doted this 17th day of Anil 1900
ERNEST DE PASS,
Chartered Patent Agent,
78, Fleet Street, London, & 5*, Market Street, Nottingham,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Means for Preventing the Steaming of Shop Windows and the like.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 10th June, 1899-Accepted, 15th July, 1899
Improvements in Means for Preventing the Steaming of Shop
Windows and the like.
I, FRED FOSTER, Grocer, of 60, Northgate, Huddersfield, 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:
It is well known that in damp weather shop windows become coated with steam,
owing to the difference of temperature on the two sides of the window, and the
view of the contents of the shop window is therefore impeded.
This invention has for its object to provide a means whereby this steaming can
be prevented and consists essentially in a means for warming the window. This
invention is especially applicable for use where an electric current is available.
And in order that this invention may be more readily understood reference is
had to the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings on which Fig. 1 is a
general view of a shop window fitted according to this invention and Fig. 2 is a
detail view of a portion of the pipes.
A series of pipes A is arranged around the shop window wherever convenient,
the piping being preferably so placed as to exercise a warming effect upon as
much of the window as possible. Within these pipes A an electric coil B is
fitted and these coils B are connected with a suitable source of electricity such
as the electric light installation.
In the case of electrically lighted shop windows owing to the small amount of
heat given, the steaming of the window occurs more frequently than with a
gas lighted window, and as this invention can be used with the current from the
electric light installation it will be seen that this invention is particularly useful
in such cases. The coils B may be of any suitable construction but should
be so arranged that the electric current shall give as great a heating effect as
possible. The pipes A may be made of steel, iron, brass, aluminium, zinc, tin or
other suitable material, but is preferably such as will transmit the heat generated
by the electric coils readily.
Although this invention has been described especially for shop windows it is
also applicable for windows of every kind and for similar purposes.
Also if desired, the piping may be only at the bottom of the window instead
of all round as shown or may be otherwise arranged according to circumstances.
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 means for preventing steaming of shop windows and the like, comprising
pipes arranged around said windows and electric heating coils arranged within

page_text: said pipes and connected to a suitable source of electricity, substantially as
described.
Dated this Oth day of June 1899.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London.
Agent for the Applicant.
Process for the Production of a Substance for Bleaching Linen, Cotton and other Articles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 10th June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Process for the Production of a Substance for Bleaching Linen,
Cotton and other Articles.
I, HEINRICH WÄCHTER, of Bielefeld, in the Province of Westphalia, German
Empire, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:―
This invention relates to bleaching substances or mixtures, and has for its object
to improve the composition of such mixtures by the substitution of other con-
stituents of such bleaching mixtures, than those hitherto employed:
In my invention I use a composition of caustic lime, soda, and a metal, for
instance zinc, iron or tin in a powdered state with or without an addition of salt.
This composition is boiled in water and a quantity of potato-starch is added, by
means of which the composition is brought into a form of paste and the corroding
qualities of the composition are removed.
When the following composition (minus the potato starch) is boiled for six
hours and the potato starch then added thereto my substance for bleaching linen
and the like will be obtained;
00 50/
GEO. THOS HYDE,
1, Broad Street Buildings, London, E.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Dust Bins.
Year: 1899

page_text: MERRIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Dust Bins.
I, ALEXANDER MILLER, of 59, East Clyde Street, Helensburgh, in the County of
Dumbarton, Blacksmith, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
This invention has for its object to provide a simple and inexpensive dust bin
or receptacle for household refuse and which is adapted to be so placed in a
garden wall, courtyard or the like, that it may be readily accessible both for con-
veniently depositing refuse within it and for periodically removing its contents.
The improved aust bin is composed of a deep hopper-like casing which may
be supported on a light open framing or standards or built into a garden wall,
and the upper end of which is fitted with a hinged sloping cover to open from
either side whilst the lower end is inclined or directed outwards through the wall
or framing and contracted towards the outlet which is fitted with a hinged or other
door adapted to be opened for discharging the contents of the bin above the
ground level into the usual hand barrow or other receptacle provided for
carrying off refuse.
Dated this 21st day of Tul„ 1900
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
Of the Firm of Cruikshank & Fairweather,
Chartered Patent Agents,
Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Dust Bins.
ALEXANDER MILLER, 59, East Clyde Street, Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire,
Blacksmith, 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 improved dust bin is composed of a deep hopper like casing a which
may be supported on a light iron framing or standards "B" or built into a
garden wall and the upper end of which is fitted with a hinged sloping cover "C"
to open from either side whilst the lower end is inclined or directed outwards
through the wall or framing "D" and contracted towards the outlet which is fitted
with a hinged or other door "E" adapted to be opened for discharging the
contents of the bin above the ground level into the usual hand barrow or other
receptacle provided for carrying off refuse,

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
(1) To provide a simple and inexpensive dust bin or receptacle for household
refuse adapted for either garden wall or court yard, readily accessible both for con-
veniently depositing refuse in it and periodically removing same.
Dated this the 13th day of April 1900.
ALEXANDER MILLER.
An Appliance for Use in Glengarry or similar Caps.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Mar., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 27th June, 1899-Accepted, 29th July, 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Appliance for Use in Glengarry or similar Caps.
HENRY BARKER KENINGTON, 159, Stafford Street, Sheffield, Fruit Salesman's
Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This appliance is made the same shape as the top of the cap of bent wire which
runs inside of the cap each side of the crease of the cap gripping it at either end
and thus keeping the crease from becoming too wide the appliance is kept in
position by its own spring or tension.
1
L
HENRY BARKER KENINGTON.
HENRY BARKER KENINGTON, Esq., 159, Stafford Street, Sheffield, Fruit Sales-
man's Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
This appliance is made the same shape as the top of the cap, of bent wire which
runs inside the cap; each side of the crease of the cap gripping the cap at either
end, and thus keeping the crease from becoming too wide. The appliance is kept
in position by its own spring or tension.
For the purpose of illustration,
which:-
will now refer to the annexed drawings in
Figure 1, is a perspective view of the spring device.
Figure 2, perspective view of a Glengarry cap showing the same in position.
a is a cap and the fold in the top of the cap is passed between the bent ends
of the spring c and the parts d, and these bent pieces of wire bear upon the top
of the fold, or what would be called the crease, for the purpose of preventing this
opening or crease in the top of the cap being opened too far. The gripping action
of the bent ends may be so arranged as to be sufficient to maintain the device in
position, or it may be secured by any convenient means. It will thus be seen
that the opening of the top of the crease in the cap will depend upon the tension
of the spring which will tend to keep same closed.
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. In Glengarry or similar caps the employment of a controlling spring for

page_text: the purpose of regulating the amount of opening or separation of what is known
as the top crease or opening in the cap, substantially as described and illustrated
herein and for the purpose set forth.
Improvements in Feed Water Heaters.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 6th Jan., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Feed Water Heaters.
I, ALEXANDER CHARLES MOFFATT, of 39, Victoria Street, Westminster, 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 feed water heaters such as are described in the
specifications of former Patents granted to me No. 4202 in the year 1875,
No. 9880 in the year 1889, and 9721 in the year 1897. This heater consists of
a cylinder or barrel with inlet and outlet passages for water. The cylinder has
end covers bolted on and in the covers are chambers for steam. The steam
chambers are connected together by tubes passing through the cylinder or barrel.
The joints are made with suitable rings in a manner hereinafter to be described.
In order that my invention may be more readily understood I have caused
one sheet of drawings to be made in which Fig. 1 is an elevation of my invention.
The pipe A is screwed at each end with a suitable thread and one end of this
pipe is screwed tightly into the plate B of one cover in such a manner as to
make a tight joint, the other end of the pipe is passed through the plate C of
the other cover and the joint is formed by screwing two washers D and D¹
on to the pipe in such a manner as to compress one or more rings E which
are placed between them. This causes the rings E, which may be made of
india rubber, asbestos or any other suitable material, to expand and press
against the pipe A and against the side of the hole in the plate C so that a
tight joint is made which is free to move endways in the direction of the axis
of the pipe thus allowing the pipe to expand or contract without affecting the
joint.
The cover of which the plate C is a part is furnished with hand holes or lids
which are so placed as to allow the washer D¹ to be screwed tighter on to the
rings E in case the joint is leaking.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
my said
I claim is:-
1. The use in feed water heaters of the type described of screwed pipes, washers
and rings as and for the purpose described.
2. The combination in feed water heaters of the type described of screwed
pipes washers and rings with hand holes or lids in the covers substantially as
described.
1
A New or Improved Cough Mixture.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Feb., 1899-Accepted, 8th Apr., 1899
A New or Improved Cough Mixture.
I, CLARA LAMBERT, of Abyla, The Grove, St. Peters, Thanet, Kent, no calling,
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 a new or improved cough mixture, more particularly
intended as a cure for whooping cough, although it may be used with great
advantage and as a cure for severe colds of all kinds, hoarsness, and crupy coughs
of every description.
This improved cough mixture is entirely composed of harmless ingredients and
is furthermore of a nourishing nature, while it is very palatable and therefore
it is readily taken by children.
In carrying my invention into practical effect and in preparing this cough
mixture, to one quart of water is added one ounce of Irish moss, half a pound of
loaf sugar, half a pound of Demerara sugar, and half an ounce of tartaric acid or
other quantities in these proportions. The whole is gradually brought to boil
in a suitable vessel and kept at boiling point from two to three hours, at the end of
which time the quantity of liquid will be somewhat reduced owing to the evapora-
tion that takes place, when it is finally strained through muslin or other suitable
filtering medium, and upon becoming cold is bottled in the ordinary manner.
The normal dose of this mixture for adults is a dessert spoon-full taken three times
a day, while for infants up to 2 years old a tea-spoon full taken three times a day
would be found sufficient and for other ages between these limits the dose may be
varied according to the age.
This preparation although a curative agent is entirely harmless, and should
therefore the above doses be slightly deviated from, it is not liable to be attended
with any serious consequences.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
The new or improved cough mixture composed of the ingredients herein
mentioned, in or about the proportions stated, and prepared substantially as herein
described, and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 20th day of February 199.
F. G. CASSELL
(Of Cassell & Co.),
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, W.,
Agent for the Applicant.
An improved Non-conducting covering.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 28th Oct., 1899
An improved Non-conducting covering.
I, FRANZ CARL HÖGE, of Geesthacht, near Hamburg, in the Empire of Germany,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
-
!
The present invention relates to an improved non-conducting covering for
steam and other pipes.
I will now proceed to describe my invention more fully, reference being had
to the accompanying drawing, in which in a sectional elevation the application
of my invention to a pipe is illustrated.
My improved non-conducting covering is composed of two sections a a of
any suitable heat non-conducting material. These sections are identical in
shape and cross section with each other. The meeting surfaces b, b, c, c of each
section a are tangential or almost so, in regard to the pipe d to be covered.
This tangential arrangement of the meeting surfaces, which is the charac-
teristic feature of my invention, permits the sections a a in moving them together
along their meeting surfaces b, bc, c to closely adhere to the pipe d they sur-
round, so that a tight fit of the non-conducting covering around the pipe is
attained even should the diameter of the pipe not be exactly the same as the
internal diameter of the covering.
•
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.) An improved non-conducting covering composed of two sections con-
structed and fitted together, substantially as described with reference to the
accompanying drawings.
2.) An improved non-conducting covering composed of two sections of iden-
tical shape and cross section, the meeting surfaces of each section being tan-
gential, or almost so, in regard to the pipe to be covered, substantially as and
for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 12th day of September 1899.
B. REICHHOLD,
International Patent Office,
24, Luisen Strasse, Berlin, N.W., Germany,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Friction Clutches as applied to Cycles and other Vehicles and Machinery.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Friction Clutches as applied to Cycles and other
Vehicles and Machinery.
CHARLES BINKS, 7, The Avenue, York, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows: -
This invention relates to improvements in roller or other friction clutches
as used in cycle and other vehicles and machinery where metal springs have
hitherto been used to press the rollers or pawls contained in such friction
clutches up to their work; I do away with these metal springs and place in
the spaces behind the rollers or pawls pieces of cork under compression which
act as springs. As the travel or motion of the rollers or pawls is very slight
the pieces of cork are of a sufficiently elastic nature to give the rollers or pawls
the required travel or motion, in their endeavour to return to the sizes they were
before being pressed into the spaces behind the rollers or pawls.
0011
of Anost 1899
Improvements in Friction Clutches as applied to Cycles and other
Vehicles and Machinery.
I, CHARLES BINKS, 7, The Avenue, York, 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 improvements in roller or other friction clutches
as used in cycles and other vehicles and in machinery where metal springs have
hitherto been used to press the rollers or pawls contained in such friction
clutches up to their work: In order to carry out this invention, I dispense with
metal springs and place in the spaces behind the rollers or pawls, pieces of cork
under compression which act as springs. As the travel or motion of the rollers
or pawls is very slight, the pieces of cork are of a sufficiently elastic nature to
give the rollers or pawls the required travel or motion, as such corks tend to
return to the sizes they were before being pressed into the spaces behind the
rollers or pawls.
And in order that that my said invention may be more clearly understood, I
will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the drawing accompany-
ing this specification, in which Fig. 1 shows front view of a clutch constructed
according to my invention, and Fig. 2 sectional elevation of same.

page_text: The same letters denote the same parts in both views.
1 shows sprocket wheel or chain ring.
2 clutch rollers which are gripped between 1 and 3.
3 clutch ring which is fixed to the hub of the driving wheel.
4 cork blocks which maintain the rollers in position on the inclines 5.
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 friction clutches as applied to cycles and other vehicles and machinery,
the employment of cork for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 29th dov of Tune 1000
BROWNE & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant, 9, Warwick Court, London, W.C.
Improvements in Horse Shoes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 27th June, 1899-Accepted, 5th Aug., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Horse Shoes.
We, GEORGE JOIN BARNARD, Coal Merchant, and WILLIAM THOMAS PATFIELD,
Farrier and Shoeing Smith, both of Austin Street, King's Lynn, in the County
of Norfolk, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
Our invention relates to the construction of horse shoes and provides that they
shall be formed with a ridge on the face side next the ground, this ridge being
narrow will cut into the ground, and will prevent the horse from slipping when
hauling or travelling along macadamized or paved streets or roads.
In order that our invention may be fully understood, we will further describe
it with reference to the accompanying drawings:-Fig. 1 shows plan of the face
side of a shoe with the ridge M this ridge being preferably cut through at the
points N & N¹ and straightened so as to afford a secure grip for the horse when
hauling. Fig. 2 shows a side elevation of the shoe, and Fig. 3 a section
through A B showing the ridge M and the flat portion of the shoe which is
attached to the horse's hoof. In this shoe the holes for the nails which attach
the shoe are placed outside the ridge as shown at P, P.
Figs. 4, 5 & 6 give corresponding views of a shoe in which the ridge M has
openings cut through at R, R, to receive the nails which attach the shoe, the edges
of these openings also afford additional grip on the ground and renders the horse
less liable to slip in frosty weather.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is: -
(1) The forming of horse shoe's with a ridge on the face side next the ground
for the purpose of preventing the horse from slipping on paved streets or
macadamized roads, substantially as shown and described.
Dated this 20th day of June 1899
GEORGE JOHN BARNARD.
WILLIAM THOMAS PATFIELD.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Black Colouring Matters.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 9th June, 1899
Complete Specification Left, 10th Jan., 1900—Accepted, 10th Feb., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Black Colouring Matters.
WILLIAM HENRY CLAUS & ALFRED RÉE, Chemical Manufacturers, both of Clayton,
Manchester, and LEON MARCHLEWSKI, of Clayton, Manchester, Chemist, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In the Specification of our British Application for Patent 1070900 we have described
colouring matters dyeing unmordanted cotton black, by heating dinitro-ortho-
hydroxydiphenylamine, trinitro-para-hydroxydiphenylamine or trinitro-ortho-hydroxy-
diphenylamine or a mixture of the last mentioned two diphenylaminederivatives
with sulphur and alkaline sulphides. We have now found that a black colouring
matter similar to those described by us before is formed when a mixture of dinitro-
ortho-hydroxydiphenylamine and trinitro-para-hydroxy-diphenylamine is heated
with sulphur and alkaline sulphides. Furthermore we have ascertained that if the
mixture of amidophenols, obtained by reduction of the mixture of nitrophenols,
which is obtained in the well known manner by nitrating phenol is heated in
a suitable manner with ortho-para-dinitro-chlorbenzol and the mixture of hydroxy-
dinitro-diphenylamines obtained is heated with sulphur and alkaline sulphides
a black colouring matter is produced which dyes cotton without a mordant. This
discovery dispenses with the troublesome separation of ortho- and para-nitrophenols
and their separate reduction to amidophenols whereby a great technical advantage
is atained.
The following examples will illustrate the working of our invention:
1., 1 part of dinitro-o-hydroxy-diphenylamine (obtained by condensing o-amido-
phenol with o-p-dinitrochlorbenzol) 1 part of trinitro-p-hydroxy-diphenylamine
(obtained by condensing p-amidophenol with pioxylchloride) 4 parts of sulphur and
about 12 parts of crystallised sodium sulphide are heated gradually to 140-160° C.
The mass obtained can be used directly for dyeing unmordanted cotton in presence
of sodium sulphide and common salt.
2., phenol is nitrated in the well known manner and the mixture of nitrophenols
reduced to amidophenols; the mixture of the latter is condensed in equeinolecular
proportions with dinitro-chlorbenzol (NO, NO₂: Cl = 4:2:1). One part of the
mixture of dinitro-hydroxydiphenylamines obtained is next heated with 2 parts of
sulphur and 6 parts of alkaline sulphides similarly as stated in Example 1.
:
Instead of the diphenylaminederivatives mentioned their homologues may be
used.
Toted this 8th day of June 1800
WILLIAM HENRY CLAUS.
ALFRED RÉE.
LEON MARCHLEWSKI.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Black Colouring Matters.
WILLIAM HENRY CLAUS and ALFRED REE, both Chemical Manufacturers, of Clayton,
Manchester, and LEON MARCHLEWSKI, Chemist, of Clayton, Manchester, do hereby
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