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An Improved Signal Lamp.
Year: 1897

page_text: An Improved Signal Lamp.
JOHN KIMBERLEY, No. 67, Queen Street, Palfrey, Walsall, Staffordshire, Railway
Station Master, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Applicable to railway signals locomotive engines, carriages, break vans, also steam
cars, horse cars
and sailing ships, bicycles, tricycles tram and traction engines, moter
or any vehicles travelling required to carry lamps with lights.
The wick tubes may be made with brass metal steel or tin to screw or slide in the
collars fixed to the oil reservoir whereby the use of air tubes or metal cones or glass
covers are dispensed with effecting an improved light and a saveing of oil. The lamp
case is furnished with slides which guides the lamp to its proper position when put
in the case whereby the full focal light through the lense is obtained.
Dated this First day of January 1897
An Improved Signal Lamp.
JOHN KIMBERLEY, 67, Queen Street, Palfrey, Walsall, Staffordshire, Railway
Station 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 :-
An improved signal lamp, applicable to railway signals, locomotive engines,
carriages and break vans, also steam and sailing ships; bicycles tricycles, tram &
traction engines, moter cars, horse cars or any vehicles travelling, required to carry
lamps with lights. The wick tube F (Fig. 3) may be made with brass, metal, steel
or tin, to screw or slide into the collar G (Fig. 3), fitted to the oil reservoir
(Fig. 3).
The said reservoir is placed into proper position in lamp case, so as to have the
wick tube a sufficient distance from lens to obtain the full focal light, & thus
enables burner cones & chimneys to be dispensed with, & produces an improved
light & effects a great saving of oil consumption.
The lamp case (Figs. 2, 2A 2B) is furnished with guides "D" (Figs. 2, 2A 2B) which
are fitted on to right & left outside of the case, to guide the lamp case into proper
position in outer case (Figs. 1, 1^) by means of slide bars "C" (Fig. 14) which are
fitted with adjusting pins & screws to right & left inside of the outer case (Fig. 1^)
which slide bars enable the lamp to be adjusted so as to obtain the full focal light
through the lens.

page_text: Slide rods "J" (Fig. 1A) may also be fitted across the inside, from right to left of
outer case as shewn in plan (Fig. 1*) with lid removed.
Figs. 1 shew complete elevation & complete plan.
Figs. 1 section of outer case with views of slide rods "J" & slide bars "C," & also plan
of outer case, with lid removed, & position of slide rods "J," & adjusting pins &
screws E to slide bars" C" Figs. 2 shew glass square H in front of lamp case, and also
outlined view of reservoir and wick tube (Figs. 3.)..
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. Dispensing with burner cones & chimneys.
2. An improved light.
3. Reduced oil consumption.
Date this 25th day of October 1897.
JOHN KIMBERLEY.
Improvements in Stringed Musical Instruments.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 27th Nov., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
Improvements in Stringed Musical Instruments.
I CHRIS KNUTSEN and CHARLES TINSLEY Gentlemen Both of Port Townsend in the
County of Jefferson and State of Washington United States of America 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 design for a harp-guitar. It relates to the entire
configuration of the harp-guitar.
My invention relates particularly to the design for a harp-guitar as illustrated in
the accompanying drawing, in which is shown a perspective view of the harp-guitar
embodying my design.
The leading features of my design appear in the following description:
The body approximates in shape the usual guitar-form having the longitudinal fret
arm or finger-board a. On the left of the upper end of the body there appears a
hollow harp-shaped arm b, curved gradually outward, then abruptly inward, the end of
said arm attached at c to the head g of the finger-board at an acute angle to the
longitudinal length of said finger-board. The arm has an inwardly directed
projection d to which strings e are attached in addition to the strings f fixed to the
head g.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is :-.
The design for a barn-auitar substantially as herein shown and described
An Improved kind of Label for Bicycles, Umbrellas, Plants, and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved kind of Label for Bicycles, Umbrellas, Plants, and
the like.
I, DOUGLAS ALLPORT, of 6, Newton Grove, Bedford Park, Chiswick, Merchant,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I propose to make these labels of celluloid or other suitable material in the form of
a split tube, with or without a flange or tab for writing upon. The split tube is
simply sprung onto the handlebar of a bicycle or the stick of an umbrella or the
branch or stem of a plant. The address or name can be written within upon the
tube or the projecting flange.
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An Improved kind of Label for Bicycles, Umbrellas, Plants, and
the like.
I, DOUGLAS ALLPORT, of 6, Newton Grove, Bedford Park, Chiswick, 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:-
I propose to make these labels of celluloid or other suitable material in the form
of a split tube with or without a flange or tab for writing upon. The split tube is
simply sprung onto the handlebar of a bicycle or the stick of an umbrella, or the
branch or stem of a plant. The address or name can be written within upon the
tube or upon the projecting flange. For some purposes it may be desirable to make
the tube double, the inner part being of opaque material for writing upon, and the
outer transparent, for protection of the writing. In this case the inner part need
not be formed to clip until it is encircled by the outer transparent part. This
arrangement is convenient as giving a flat instead of a curved surface for writing
upon.
The illustrations numbered 1, 2, and 3, show some of the forms which these labels
may take.
In the figure numbered 3 a double tubular label is shown with the
transparent covering tube half withdrawn.
Some of the advantages secured by this invention are as follows-In the case of a
bicycle label, extreme lightness and simplicity of attachment, and the absence of any
projecting frame or other fastening. Also the avoidance of liability to scratch the
handlebar, which is a drawback to metal-framed labels or metal clips.

page_text: ment.
In the case of plant labels, numbered 1 and 2 the doing away with all tying,
. and the convenience of requiring the use of only one hand to make the attach-
But especially the fact that the labels will always stand out at right
angles to the stem upon which they are fixed, the writing upon them being thus
easily legible without any occasion for handling the label to expose the written
surface. This feature is clearly shown in the appended drawings.
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 method of forming labels with automatic attachment, substantially as
Improvements in "Butt-ended" Wire Spokes for Cycle and other similar Wheels.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Feb., 1097
Complete Specification Left, 18th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 12th Feb., 1898
Date of Application, ron rep., 1997
Complete Specification Left, 18th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 12th Feb., 1898
Improvements in "Butt-ended" Wire Spokes for Cycle and other
similar Wheels.
I, JOHN HENRY ROBERTS, of Burnett Street, Bradford, in the County of York,
Wire and Card Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in "butt-ended" wire spokes for cycle
and other similar wheels particularly double butted spokes, that is to say: spokes
having a butt at each end. And the invention further relates to improvements
in the means or method of making them.
To carry out my invention I make the spokes from wire of the same gauge or
thickness as the butt ends and I flatten that part of the spoke between the butt
ends preferably without spreading it laterally or increasing the width. In this way
I provide spokes of flattened, double convex or elliptical cross section which may be
placed in the wheel with a thin edge towards the direction of rotation for the pur-
pose of reducing the resistance of the atmosphere.
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DRACUP & NOWELL,
Patent Agents, Bradford.
Improvements in "Butt-ended" Wire Spokes for Cycle and other
similar Wheels.
I, JOHN HENRY ROBERTS, of Burnett Street, Bradford, in the County of York,
Wire and Card 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 improvements in "butt-ended" wire spokes for cycle
and other similar wheels particularly double butted spokes, that is to say: spokes
having a butt at each end.
In the accompanying sheet of drawings Figure 1 represents a side view of a
spoke made in accordance with my improvements, a portion is broken away in
the middle. Figure 2, is an enlarged view of the upper end of Figure 1. Figure 3,
is a view of the left hand side of Figure 2. Figure 4, is a section of Figure 3,
on the line a, b and Figure 5, is a section on the line y, z.

page_text: The spokes are made of wire of the same gauge or thickness as the butt-ends A
and the part B of the spoke between the butt-ends is flattened or made elliptical
in cross section. In this manner the weight of the spoke is reduced and it is
flattened in such a way that when the wheel is built up one of the thin edges is
placed towards the direction of rotation with the object of reducing the resistance
of the atmosphere when the wheel is rotated.
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 butt-ended spoke flattened in cross section between the butt-ends for the pur-
pose of reducing the weight and the resistance of the atmosphere.
Dated this 16th day of November 1897.
DRACUP & NOWELL,
Patent Agents, Bradford.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 20th Mar., 1897
I, WILLIAM EARNEST KERSTEN, of 15 Lousbergstrasse Aix-la-Chapelle, in
the Empire of Germany, Building Contractor, 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 improved device represented in the accompanying drawing in side elevation
consists of an endless chain K guided on pulleys S S 1, the chain being provided
at intervals with buckets or scoops Z or similar suitably shaped parts, the lower
part of the chain being immersed in the water. By the action of the current on
the scoops Z in the direction of the arrow P the chain K is driven, so that the
upper part of said chain moving in the direction opposite to that of the stream
may be utilised to move in this direction vehicles in engagement with the chain
and rolling on rails N parallel to the chain.
In order to increase the action of the current on the scops Z, the under part of
the chain K and its scoops may pass through a tube R through which the water
passes or is conducted.
The same principle may be applied, when compressed air is used instead of
water.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A motive power device consisting of an endless chain or the like provided
with buckets or scoops and passing with its scoops through a tube through which
a stream of water passes substantially as described.
2. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete motive
power device substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 17th day of February 1807
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant..
Year: 1897

page_text: WILLIAM TURNER LORD, Stamford Brook Villa, Hammersmith, London, W.,
Architect, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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I form these in such a manner that when out of-use they can be rolled or folded
up transversely to their length, by first lowering the sides and ends to the level
or plane of the bottom. This is done by suitable flexible waterproof joints at
suitable intervals in the planking or skin, most of which joints are transverse.
One of my experimental models is a punt measuring when open 9 ft. x 2 ft. 9 x 10
inches deep, with canted ends, the planking of bottom and sides being in wide and
narrow sections alternately, and although a space is reserved in the centre for
paddles and gear, it measures, when folded up 4.6" x 1.5" x 5". In this case it is
inade with a double skin of wood with waterproof canvas between and none of the
planking is bent but when requisite I bend the planking and I also use any suit-
able material, and fold, or roll up cylindrically, or otherwise.
Doted thi. Mamah 1
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WILLIAM TURNER LORD, Stamford Brook Villa, Hammersmith, London, W.,
Architect, 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:-
Boats are made with longitudinal and transverse joints, of any suitable
materials in such a manner that when out of use they can be rolled or folded up,
the principle or method of which is made evident by a drawing of one suitable for
a yacht's tender, in which design the most convenient way of folding
up is illustrated. Fig. 1, is a shear view, Fig. 2 a plan. Fig. 3 a
plan of the same with the angle fastenings at F, and the thwarts D, unfastened so
that the whole is laid flat, ready for folding up, Fig. 4 is a view of the boat when
folded up, and Fig. 5 is an end view of the same, in which a central space for
thwarts and other appliances is seen, in all cases the same letters indicate the same
parts, Fig. 6 is a full size section through a joint of a model boat built for testing
in which the grain of the inner wooden skin A, is laid opposite to that of outer
skin B, and C is the inner flexible waterproof material forming joints. E indicates
outside guard fillets. Fig. 7 is a section of the same boat but other sections can be
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page_text: formed as in Fig. 8, by varying the longitudinal joints H, also the boat can be
made to roll or fold up differently by varying the number or kind of transverse
joints G, and the design of the boat can be varied by alteration of details-thwarts
may be hinged or otherwise attached for folding. The angular or gussett pieces
CCCC Fig. 3 are secured to the gunwale when the boat is set up; in any con-
venient way. Any requisite appliances can be fitted to the boat.
my
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of Baid
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. Boats which roll or fold up transversely to their length as herein described.
2. Boats as herein described.
Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Velocipedes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 13th July, 1897-Accepted, 4th Sept., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Velocipedes.
I, JULIUS HEINRICH FRITZ CARSTENS of No. 88, Gr. Freihait, Altona-on-the-Elbe,
in the Empire of Germany, 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 :-
The present invention relates to a velocipede which is driven by means of two
chains passing over chain wheels.
The subject of this invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which,
Figure 1 is a side elevation of a bicycle, and Figure 2 is a front elevation of
the same.
The front wheel of the bicycle is provided with a driving device which consists
essentially of the chain wheels b b mounted on the front wheel axle a, and of the
larger chain wheels d d¹ mounted so as to rotate on the prolonged front wheel fork C.
To these chain wheels d d¹ the pedal cranks e are fixed. Both pairs of chain wheels are
connected by means of chains f f¹, whereby the motion is transmitted to the front
wheel of the cycle.
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 velocipede characterised by two chain wheels b 6¹ mounted on the front wheel
axle a, and two larger chain wheels d d¹ on which are fixed the pedal cranks e, said
wheels d d¹ being connected together by means of chains ƒ ƒ for the purpose of
transmitting the motion to the front wheel.
Dated this 13th day of July 1897.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Apr., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 4th June, 1897--Accepted, 10th July, 1897
FRANZ HAROSKE 1 Well Street Cable Street St. Georges E. do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The two Feet of this Fire-Screen are instead of one piece, screwed in, therefore
save plenty room in packing.
The two feet are revolvable and can thus be turned in the same position as the Top of
the Screen.
I, FRANZ HAROSKE, Manufacturer, of 1 Well Street, Cable Street, St. George's,
London, E., 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 fire-screens which have stands or legs placed at an angle
to the plane of the screen, and has for its object, to facilitate the packing and
transport of the same.
If the legs or stands of such screens be made of one piece with the sides of the
frame, or rigidly fixed thereto, the screen requires much space for packing and is
inconvenient to transport.
To avoid these defects, I pivot each stand or leg to the frame by means of a double
wood screw with vertical axis, as indicated by the accompanying drawing, of which
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of a screen embodying my invention, and Fig. 2 a detail
view.
A represents the frame, which is preferably made of bamboo or cane and provided
with a handle a, and which serves to hold a rectangular sheet of glass or other
suitable material. C, C, are the two stands, each consisting of a central post c and
two inclined sides C connected by a horizontal stay c¹.
Each of the legs is connected with the frame by a vertical pivot D having at each
end a wood screw, the upper end being screwed into the frame A and the lower end
into the central post c.
The drawing shows the legs situated in the same plane as the frame A, which
position is suitable for packing.
Before mounting the screen on the floor, the stands C are turned on their respective
pivots D, until they form right angles to the plane of the frame, like the legs of the
screens hitherto used.

page_text: The shape or construction of the frame A and legs C, as well as the material
thereof, may, of course, be varied. without departing from my invention, which
consists essentially in connecting the legs with the frame by vertical pivots, and more
particularly by double screws, allowing the legs to be turned either into the plane of
the screen or at right angles to the same.
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 fire-screen having a pair of feet or stands adapted to turn on vertical pivots,
substantially as and for the purpose described.
2. A fire-screen having a pair of feet or stands connected with the frame by means
of vertical pivots having at each end a wood screw, substantially as and for the
purpose described.
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FAIRFAX & WETTER,
37 & 39, Essex Street, Strand, London, Agents.
Improvements in Intermittently Moving Apparatus for Taking or Displaying Photographs.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 13th Feb., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Intermittently Moving Apparatus for Taking
or Displaying Photographs.
1, PAUL GAUTIER, of No. 16 Kue Drouot, Paris, France, 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 intermittently moving apparatus for taking or
displaying photographs of moving objects as will be described referring to the
accompanying drawings.
Figure is a front view and Figure 2 a side view of the moving parts of
apparatus according to this invention.
Between two side plates 1 and 2 suitable clock work is arranged to give
intermittent rotary movement to a cylinder A furnished with pins a which pierce
the film drawing it along a guide passage S and between the cylinder and the
moveable segment F to the guide passage S'. The clock work drives the spindle P-
having on it a dise B with crank pin N which is connected by link C to a lever D
pivotted on the axis of A and carrying a pawl H which engages a ratchet wheel 3.
fixed on the axis of A thus advancing the cylinders step by step, while a pawl I
prevents it from moving backwards. A third pawl G engages another oppositely
toothed ratchet wheel 4 also fixed on the axis of A. The lever D has a
projection M which at a certain part of its stroke pushes an arm L fixed to the.
pawl G thus disengaging G from the ratchet wheel 4.
While C
As the spindle P revolves the link C reciprocates; as it ascends, the pawl H
moves over, one tooth of the ratchet wheel 3 and engages with the next, the
projection M at this time acting on L and disengaging the pawl G from the ratchet
wheel 4, and then, as C descends, the cylinder A is turned one tooth.
ascends again the cylinder A is held stationary by both pawls G and I, and the
action is continuously repeated. Thus the film is held stationary during the ascent
of the rod C, and moves only during its descent.
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 :-
In intermittently moving apparatus for taking or displaying photographs, the
combination of clockwork driving a crank having a link connected to a pawl lever
engaging a ratchet wheel on the axis of a pinned cylinder moving the film, the
pawl lever being arranged to disengage, as the liuk ascends, a second lever having
a pawl which engages an oppositely toothed wheel on the axis of the cylinder,
and operating as the link descends to move the cylinder one tooth to a position in.
which during the ascent of the link it is held by the second pawl and by a third
pawl preventing back movement, substantially as described and illustrated by the
drawings.
Dated this Fourth day of January 1897.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant..
New or Improved Mouth-piece for Tobacco Pipes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 26th Mar., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New or Improved Mouth-piece for Tobacco Pipes.
I, DAVID BLAIR KINCH, of Union Station, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, in the United
States of America, 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 :-
This invention relates to a mouth-piece which can be applied to any pipe and
prevents the smoke from striking directly against the tongue and gums, inasmuch
as it breaks up and divides the column of smoke before it reaches those organs.
This invention is illustrated in the accompanying sheet of drawings in which
Figure 1 represents an ordinary pipe provided with a mouth-piece constructed in
accordance with the invention, Figure 2 an elevation and section of the parts
forming the mouth-piece, Figure 3 a front view, and Figure 4 a side view of a
modified form of that part of the mouth-piece which is inserted into the pipe
tube.
The mouth-piece b which is applied to the pipe a consists of a small tube which
is provided at one end with a shoulder c and a hollow cap-piece b¹. The small
tube c is partly divided so that when placed in the end of the pipe tube it is held
securely therein. The shoulder c is furnished with a screw-thread for the
attachment thereto of the cap-piece 6', which is provided with a corresponding
internal screw-thread.
The action of the mouth-piece is as follows:-
The smoke enters the cap-piece b1 through the small tube c², is thrown back
therein and is broken up and divided by the notches in the shoulder c and then issues
into the mouth.
In order to secure at all times a sufficient space between the edge of the
cap-piece b¹ and the end of the pipe tube for the outlet of the smoke, projections c
may be made on the small tube c², these projections come against the end of the
pipe tube, and prevent the small tube c³ from entering too far into the said pipe
tube.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A pipe mouth-piece having a small tube c² which can be placed in the end of the
pipe tube and which has at its outer end a shoulder c provided with a screw thread
on which a cap-piece b¹ can be screwed, so that the smoke passing through the small
tube is broken up and divided in the cap-piece b¹ by the notches in the shoulder c
and then passes to the mouth in such broken up and divided condition, for the
purpose of preventing burning of the tongue and gums, substantially as
described.
Dated this 6th day of August 1897.
D. B. KINCH.
Per W. H. Beck,
Agent, 115, Cannon Street, London, E.C.
Removable Horse Shoe Calk.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 22nd Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Removable Horse Shoe Calk.
I, FRIEDRICH AUGUST MARTIN SCHRADER, of 37, Kampstrasse, Wandsbeck, near
Hamburg, Master 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:-
The present invention relates to a horse-shoe calk which when applied to the
shoes of a horse, renders slipping impossible.
This horse shoe calk which can be removed and replaced to suit the varying
conditions of the weather, is made either of triangular (sharp) form, or of rectangu-
lar (blunt) form in cross section; the former shape is designed for frosty weather,
and the latter form is intended for thaw.
The fixing of the removable horse shoe calk a is effected by means of a screw b
which is screwed into the horse shoe c. This screw is so arranged that its female
screw thread is formed in the horse shoe calk a and also in the horse shoe c, the
arrangement being such that the screw is screwed next to the calk a either from
the front or from the back. The screw is provided at each of its two ends with a
notch for the insertion of a screw driver, in such a manner that in case the outer
end of the screw should become worn away, the screw can be screwed out from the
inside when the horse shoe is removed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
(1) The attachment of removable horse shoe calks, characterized by a screw or
the like b, which is arranged next to the calk a, preferably on the rear side, in such
a manner that its female screw thread is situated as well in the horse shoe cas
also in the horse shoe calk a.
(2) The improved horse shoe calks, substantially as herein before described and
shown.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.
Improvements in Cases for Needles, Pins, Cigarettes, and other Articles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 25th Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cases for Needles, Pins, Cigarettes, and other
Articles.
I, ERNEST JOHNSON, of Globe Works, Redditch, in the County of Warwick,
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:-
My invention has for its object improvements in cases for needles, pins, cigarettes
and other articles-by which I provide a simple neat and cheap case in which the
needle required can be threaded and readily withdrawn while at the same such
cases can be opened, or closed, by one simple movement. In order that my inven-
tion may be clearly understood and more easily understood and more easily carried
into practise, I have appended hereunto a sheet of drawings upon which
fully illustrated the nature of my said improvements applied to a needle case, and
from which the application to cases for containing other articles will be readily
understood.
Figure 1 is a general view of a needle case, shown open.
Figure 2 is a general view of the inner sliding case.
Figure 3 is a vertical cross section through Figure 1.
Figure 4 is a side view of Figure 1 as the case is closing.
Figure 5 is a vertical section through the case when closed.
Figure 6 is a section of the outer sheath.
Figure 7 is a section of a metal rim which would replace the sheath A.
have
In carrying my invention into effect I form an outer case, or sheath A, and also
an inner case B which is provided with hinges, or bends, about half way down.
The upper portions forming flaps b¹.
The inner case is made to keep in place the articles such as needles, C, and is
inserted within the outer case, or sheath A. the elastic band F being fastened at
the bottom 3 and arranged so that its ends f2 will pull open the flaps b₁ as the
inner case B is drawn up the sheath A, by means of a loop, or band attached to
the inner case B as shown by Figure 1, and will instantly close within the sheath A
when the flaps 61 are pressed together by means of the finger and thumb.
In the place of the sheath A I may use a metal rim, as shown by Figure 7.
I may make these cases to fit such articles as cigarettes, and when required I
may turn in the top edges of the flaps 6' so that when closed they will meet together,
while I may also make the case sufficiently wide to accomodate two, or more, rows
of the articles.
It will be obvious that the cases may be made in paper, or any metal to suit
the various requirements to which they may be put.

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;-
The improvements in cases for needles, pins, cigarettes and other articles sub-
stantially as and for the purpose herein set forth and shown upon the accompany-
ing drawings.
Thread Protector for Spinning Machines.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st July, 1897-Accepted, 23rd Oct., 1897
Thread Protector for Spinning Machines.
I, CONRAD EGLOFF, Workmaster of Rheydt 9 Hoster, in the Province of
Rhineland and Kingdom of Prussia, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
All spinning machines suffer from the disadvantage that when the thread-
guide laths are wiped down bits of wool and dust get at the threads and attach
themselves to them.
This is especially the case in the threads which run to the right, since even
though the workman lift up the threads running to the left, when
dusting he is never able to push his hand in such a manner between the threads
that the dusting of the laths can be performed without danger to the threads.
Owing to the fact that wool, dust, etc., settle on the threads they become of
unequal thickness i.e. they become defective and thus diminish in value.
Unskilful workmen on removing the finished spools also let the end of the
thread hang so loose that it rests on the lath, and this occurs especially in the
case of coarse threads.
The consequence of this is of course that particles of wool settle on this part
of the thread thereby producing a thicker part in the thread and thus also
lowering it value.
The thread protector is intended to entirely remove the above mentioned dis-
advantages by shutting off the thread on its passing the thread-guide lath in such
a manner from the latter that the wool-dust cannot reach it.
The mechanism is represented in the annexed drawing in Figs. 1 and 2 in
its combination with the machine and in Fig. 3 it is shown by itself, as will
be seen from Fig. 1. The apparatus which is attached to the front end of the
lath B for the thread-guides C there being as many of such apparatus as there
are thread-guides, consists of a plate A in the shape of a trough or groove, which
is provided with a foot D for the purpose of attaching it to the lath B.
The hollow of the plate is turned away from the turned guide-lath and serves
to receive the thread.
The edges of the plate are bent greatly forwards so that the thread cannot
jump of the plate.
On the other hand absolutely no dust etc., can reach the thread in the plate.
This plate also removes the disadvantage mentioned at the beginning of the
thread being able to lie on the lath on the spool being lifted off.
On the contrary it is forced to remain suspended above the lath.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
Apparatus in spinning-machines for preventing wool dust or other dust from
settling on the thread when the thread guide lath is wiped clean consisting in a
ED 077

page_text: protecting plate A in the shape of a trough or a groove arranged on the lath
above the thread guide.
Improvements in Drawing Pens.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 8th Jan., 1898
Improvements in Drawing Pens.
I, AUGUSTE HENRI GAROT, Doctor of Medicine, of 7 Rue Lallemand, Neuchatel,
in the Republic of Switzerland, do hereby declare the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:
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This invention for improvements in drawing pens relates principally to pens in
which ink is automatically supplied to the pen.
The accompanying drawing shows to an enlarged scale one way of carrying
out this invention: Fig. 1 is a plan, Fig. 2 a section through X-X and Fig. 3
a perspective view.
This pen is composed of a metallic socket a carrying two branches or prongs b
and c which form the pen properly so called. The branches and the socket are in
one piece and may be manufactured for example by suitably cutting a plate of
steel or other metal which is then curved or stamped in the same way as the
nibs of steel pens.
The socket a is fitted on the cylindrical part of a handle d the conical end e
of which rests on the inner part m m¹, also conical, of the prongs b and c, the
variation necessary in the distance apart of these prongs in order to vary the
thickness of the line drawn is obtained by advancing or withdrawing the socket a
on the part of the handle. The cone e penetrating more or less between the
prongs distends or brings them closer together. To facilitate the adjustment of
the separation of the prongs a helicoidal groover made in the socket engages
with a stop or pins fixed in u. By turning the socket on the handle the latter is
displaced in the same way as a screw.
The handle of the pen may be hollow (Fig. II), forming a reservoir to feed ink
to the inside of the prongs a and b through a capillary bore n.
The prongs of this pen can also take between them a small circular roller V
to draw dotted lines, as shown dotted in the Fig. I.
The shape and size of my drawing pen may vary, as also the material used in
its construction.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
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1. A drawing pen specially characterised by the prongs b and c of a socket a
which can be moved on a handle the conical end of which by penetrating to a
greater or less extent between the said prongs effects the separation or the drawing
together of the latter in such manner as to permit of obtaining lines of different
thickness.
2. In combination with the drawing pen as claimed in Claim 1, a hollow handle
forming a reservoir for ink which can feed the interior of the prongs of the
drawing pen through a capillary bore.
3. In combination with a drawing pen as claimed in Claim 1, a circular roller

page_text: capable of being pivotted between the prongs of the drawing pen, to draw dotted
lines.
Dated this 17th day of November 1897.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
A New or Improved Cleat for Securing Ships' Tarpaulins to Ships' Hatches and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Aug., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 10th May, 1898-Accepted, 16th July, 1898
A New or Improved Cleat for Securing Ships' Tarpaulins to Ships'
Hatches and the like.
CHARLES WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR, Engineer, Clyde View, Bowling, Dum-
bartonshire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
On
A tapered plate of circular shape or part thereof having a hole in same.
the side of hatch coamings is fitted a pin or stud having a head, said pin or stud
passes freely through hole in tapered plate, the length of pin between hatch coaming
and head being such that with thin edge of plate up there is room for batten and
tarpaulin to be inserted between side of hatch & circular plate and by revolving
circular plate until the thick side of same comes up, the batten is held firmly against
tarpaulin.
There may be fitted a loose washer to pin or stud. The above described cleat
to be made of iron brass or other suitable metal.
Dated this 10th day of August 1897
CHARLES WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR.
A New or Improved Cleat for Securing Ships' Tarpaulins to Ships'
Hatches and the like.
I, CHARLES WILLIAM ALEXANDER TAYLOR, Clyde View, Bowling, Dum-
bartonshire, Engineer, 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:--
And in order that my said invention may be more fully understood I hereby
annex drawings of which 1 is a plan of the said cleat and 2 is a section through
cleat & stud showing same fixed to coamings of hatch. A is a tapered plate of
semicircular shape having a hole in same.
On the side of hatch coaming DD is fixed a stud or thimble F held in position
by rivet E. The semicircular plate A is free to revolve round F. The batton and
tarpaulin is inserted between hatch coaming and tapered plate at B and by
revolving said plate so as to bring the bottom or point C upwards the batton is
securely held against tarpaulin.
The semicircular plate may have suitable snugs cast on for turning with a bar
or it may be hammered round with a hammer,

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:-
:-
1st. The semicircular plate tapered and revolving on a fixed centre.
Dated this 9th day of May 1898.
An Improved Insulator for Pianofortes and other Musical Instruments.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 12th May, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 15th July, 1897-Accepted, 30th Oct.,
1897
An Improved Insulator for Pianofortes and other Musical
Instruments.
EDWARD WALLACE BISHOP of 63 Belmont Street Chalk Farm N.W. Pianoforte
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This Insulator has a flat bottom as it otherwise raises the instrument too much
& attains the same effect. The mixture of flint & stoneware is one of the principal
things for producing prompt & clear tone for the Pianoforte.
Each insulator is calculated to stand the weight of 8 cwts. (which would be the
heaviest piano manufactured) with perfect safety, & at the same time only raising
the keyboard of an inch (whereas the former insulator raised of an inch) as
it only raises it can be used with the same effect for American Organs &
Harmoniums we have tested this & found it perfect.
This Insulator is 75% greater in value to the piano than any other. The pro-
portions used are of flint & half of stoneware & the insulators are manufactured
of these two materials.
Dated this Twelfth day of May 1897.
An Improved Insulator for Pianofortes and other Musical
Instruments.
EDWARD WALLACE BISHOP of 63 Belmont Street Chalk Farm Pianoforte Manu-
facturer trading as E. Bishop & Sons, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
This Stoneware Improved Insulator as shewn in the accompanying drawing
has a flat bottom as it otherwise raises the instrument too much & attains the same
effect. The mixture of flint and stoneware is one of the principal things for
producing prompt and clear tone for the Pianoforte.
Each insulator is calculated to stand the weight of 8 cwts. (which would be the
heaviest piano manufactured) with perfect safety, & at the same time only raising
the keyboard of an inch (whereas the former insulator raised the piano ).
This Insulator is 75% greater in value than any insulator previously manu-
factured. The proportions used are of flint & half of stoneware & the insulators
are manufactured of these two materials I having found it necessary to add a
Price 811

page_text: greater proportion of flint & reduce the thickness, the same bearing heaviest
tests.
They are manufactured in various designs & colours to suit the various woods.
This Insulator is also constructed to stand the excessive weights of the piano-
forts, which are made heavier yearly.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the said is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The Insulator made of flint & stoneware & also does not raise the piano more
than of an inch.
Dated this Eleventh day of July 1897.
EDWARD WALLACE BISHOP.
Improvements in Dishes, and Similar Culinary Utensils.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Dishes, and Similar Culinary Utensils.
I, JOHN ACKROYD, of Sun Street, Cullingworth, near Bradford, in the County of
York, Woolsorter, do hereby declare the nature of this Invention to be as follows:---
The object of this invention is to construct pie dishes and similar culinary
utensils so that they may be carried about when hot without fear of injury to the
person carrying same.
Within the centre of the dish I form a solid or hollow projection preferably
hollow, the top end of this projection has an internal thread into which (for
carrying the dish) may be screwed any suitable handle, suitable recesses or holes
may be formed in the bottom and a flange or projection at the side which may act
as a support for the crust and also allow the steam from the liquid to escape at the
top, so ensuring a better cooking of the contents.
Or in place of the handle being loose it may be formed on the projection within
the dish.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Patent Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Dishes, and Similar Culinary Utensils.
JOHN ACKROYD, Woolsorter, Sun Street, Cullingworth, Bradford, in the County
of York, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement: --
The object of this invention is to construct pie dishes and similar culinary
utensils so that they may be carried about when hot without fear of injury to the
person carrying same.
Within the centre of the Dish I form a solid or hollow projection 2 preferably
hollow, the top end of this projection has an internal thread into which (for
carrying the Dish) may be screwed any suitable handle 3, suitable recesses or
holes a may be formed in 'the side and a flange or projection 4 at the side which
may act as a support for the crust and also allow the steam from the liquid to
escape at the top so ensuring a better cooking of the contents. Or in place of the
handle being loose, it may be formed as the projection within the dish.

page_text: Having now particularly described 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 solid or hollow projection within the centre of Pie and like dishes with
internal thread and vent to allow for the escape of steam.
2. Also a handle to be screwed into internal thread for purposes herein before
described and a flange round edge to support the crust.
3. The pie dish substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accom-
panying drawings and specification.
Dated this day 24th day of September 1897.
JOHN ACKROYD,
Sun Street, Cullingworth.