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Improvements in or relating to Non-conducting Coverings.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 10th Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Non-conducting Coverings.
We, LOUIS PIRWITZ, of No. 2, Lange Strasse, Hannover, in the Empire of
Germany, Manufacturer, and WILHELM BEHR, of No. 36, Oster Strasse, Hannover
in the Empire of Germany, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement: --
The invention forming the subject of the present application is a process for
the production of an improved non-conducting material or composition to be used
with steam boilers and the like and the improved material or composition itself.
The improved non-conducting material or composition produced according to
the hereinafter described process distinguishes itself in being utterly indestruc-
tible and when completely dry, in standing 10 millimetres apart from the walls
it covers such as vertical walls, steam domes and vertical boilers, thus forming
an air space for the heated air without the material losing in durability. The
desired purpose of forming a non-conducting protective covering is completely
attained by this invention.
The process consists in thoroughly mixing 50 per cent. of carbonate of lime
with 15 per cent. of chloride of manganese and 20 per cent. of a 3 per cent.
chloride of calcium lye and by adding to this mixture 10 per cent. of finely
The surfaces
ground down (feathers) and 5 per cent. of large ordinary feathers.
to be protected are coated with this papescent mass.
The thus prepared material will be extremely durable when dried and acts as
an excellent non-conducting covering.
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) Process for the production of a non-conducting material or composition con-
sisting in adding to 50 per cent. of carbonate of lime, 15 per cent. of chloride of
manganese, 20 per cent. of a 3 per cent. chloride of calcium lye, 10 per cent. of
finely ground down and 5 per cent. of large ordinary feathers the whole being
then mixed into a papescent mass and thereupon applied to the surfaces to be
coated, substantially as set forth.
or composition cousisting of
2). An improved non-conducting material
50 per cent. of carbonate of lime, 15 per cent. of chloride of manganese, 20 per cent.
of 'a
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per cent. chloride, of calcium lye, 10 per cent. of finely ground down and
5 per cent. of large ordinary feathers."
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CRUIKSHANK & FAIRWEATHER,
Chartered Patent Agents, 62, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Quick Break Switches for Electric Lines.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th May, 1898-Accepted, 30th July, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Quick Break Switches for Electric Lines.
We, GEORG JAEGER, CURT JAEGER, and HERMANN BENDER, of Schalksmuhle,
Westfalen, Germany, Manufacturers, 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:---
The present invention has reference to improvements in quick break switches
for electric lines of that class being known under the name of " tumbler switches."
It has been frequently observed, that in this kind of switches contact has been
made in an unintended manner by touching the open terminals by means of
any pieces of metal for instance the protecting cover. Besides in applying this
kind of switches for currents of high voltage short circuit readily occurs, as the
conductive parts having not been insulated sufficiently. Now it is the purpose of
this invention to dispense with these disadvantages and to effect a proper insula-
tion or all the conductive parts of the switch.
The accompanying drawing illustrates the invention.
Fig. 1 represents a plan view of the improved switch or cut-out, the cover
being removed..
Fig. 2 and 3 are vertical sections taken along the line x-x, Fig. 1 and
Fig. 4 is a vertical section following the line y-y, Fig. 1.
According to Fig. 1, 2 and 4 the contact lever d of the switch is supposed
to the brought into contact with the terminals a, a¹, while Fig. 3 shows the
switch device out of contact. The improvements of the switch consists in that
the terminals a, a¹ are embedded or sunk within the insulating body c,
that is to say, the terminals are surrounded entirely within the latter by means
of an insulating wall being semi-circular or the like and extending up-
ward. Between the two terminals joining with the wall a partition is fitted
being of such a thickness as to afford sufficient play to the outer ends of
the contact lever d while snapping between the partition 62 and the terminals.
By the semi-circular wall the terminals are surrounded and protected in such
a manner that they cannot be touched by another metallic part with the excep-
tion of the copper ends of the contact lever d. So an unintended closing of
the circuit cannot occur; moreover the partition 62 will successfully prevent the
terminals from short circuit.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:.
A quick break switch for electric lines in which the terminals a, a are embedded
unk within the insulating body by means of a wall 61 axtonding unward and

page_text: a partition joining with this wall and projecting between the terminals,
substantially as described and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 30th day of April 1898.
GEORG JAEGER.
CURT JAEGER.
HERMANN BENDER.
Improvements in Muff Linings.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 28th June, 1898-Accepted, 17th Sept., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION (AMENDED).
Improvements in Muff Linings.
MARGARET MAGUIRE of 16 The Castleyard Windsor in the County of Berkshire
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 improvement in muff linings and provides a separate and
movable lining that can be readily inserted and readily removed and which requires
no sewing or fastening to the muff to keep it in its place. It provides an easy means
of substituting a new lining for one that has become soiled or worn out, or it enables
the wearer to change the colour of the lining to suit any costume.
Thus my improvement consists of a separate lining which is made in any suitable
material and to a size fitting approximately the interior of the muff to which it is to
be applied.
Such a muff lining is represented in the accompanying drawing in longitudinal
section, and as provided at opposite ends with the slightly different forms, hereafter
described, of means for retaining it in position within the muff shown in dotted
lines.
Each open end of the separate lining 4 is terminated by a ring B or
rim (adapted to prevent the lining from slipping through the muff) to which it
is attached by being sewn as at a or buttoned over it as at a or by any other suitable
mode of fixing or attachment.
These two rings B or rims B₁ (one at each end) are preferably slightly larger in
diameter than the aperture of the muff, so that when the lining is placed in position
these rings or rims rest against the outer sides or edges ends of the muff & prevent
the said separate lining from slipping through the muff.
The separate lining is further retained in position by the tension of flexible
cords C (preferably of elastic) which are inserted in longitudinal casings D in the said
lining to which they are fastened at their ends so as by their tension to co-act with the
rings or rims to retain the lining in position in the muff.
The complete separate lining forms a collapsible cylinder which can be inserted or
removed from the inuff by passing one of the rings or rims through the muff.
Frills or other suitable trimming may be attached to the outer ends of the separate
lining.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of iny said Improve-
ments & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is

page_text: 2. A lining that can be readily inserted & readily removed & which requires no
fastening or sewing to keep it in its place, said lining being a
3. A complete separate lining in the form of a collapsible cylinder that can be
adjusted to fit any muff with
4/ The flexible rings at each end of my the cylindrical lining for keeping the lining 5
in its place substantially as specified.
An Improved Water Heater and Filter.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Aug., 1898-Accepted, 22nd Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Water Heater and Filter.
I, ARTHUR GASCOIGNE, Penarth Street, Canterbury Road, Old Kent Road, S.E.,
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in 'what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement; -
My invention consists of, as may be desired; one or more complete apparatus
substantially as shewn in my sectional drawing attached hereto, and now to be
described; ZZZ being the larger or main body of the apparatus & forming a
chamber A; CBHIP are respectively inlets & outlets to or from the various
parts of the apparatus, the object of which is to heat, filter, cleanse & if necessary,
by means hereafter described; cool; water, & so better adapt it for various
purposes in the arts & manufactures, with this end in view I take a chamber
at Azzz; the bottom of which is formed as an inclined plane G, to which is
attached a spindle D extending through the whole length from bottom to top
(or only part way as desired) of the apparatus & on which is arranged a series of
check or radiating plates EE E, which almost fit the upper part of the body or
chamber A as at NN; this part of my apparatus is surrounded by an outer
casing LL, so that I may form a water, or other fluid jacket as JJ, above the
inclined bottom G is placed a strainer or filter plate M which serves as a support
for the filtering or checking material F. I find ordinary coke effective but do not
confine myself to that, as other substances or mixtures of such substances can be
used & would be effective; a door or man hole as K is provided, that the fur or
deposit collected from the water by the action set up can be easily removed. The
water to be operated on is caused to enter at the inlet C, rising in the space JJ
& overflowing down, over, & on to the plates EEE being met on its course by
either live or exhaust steam, or an admixture, as desired & which is admitted at B
& becomes incorporated with the water heating it & causing it to part or give
up certain of its impurities; it then falls on to the filtering, sand catching & oil
retaining material F & so gradually passing through that & the plate M to the
water chamber 00; & from thence to the outlet I, from whence it may be conveyed
as desired, up to this point & in this stage the water is very hot; but if it be
required it may be cooled before use by causing it to pass through a coil, or other
apparatus of suitable shape, previously surrounded in a suitable manner by the
cold or feed water before it is allowed to enter at the inlet C.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
:-
(1) The apparatus as and for the purposes set forth & substantially as described
& shewn herein.
A New or Improved Process for Tanning Rabbit and other Skins.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 3rd Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Process for Tanning Rabbit and other Skins.
We, JEAN LOUIS PLANCKAERT, and FELIX VUYLSTEKE, both of Wattrelos les
Tourcoing (Nord), France, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement; --
The object of this invention is a quick tanning process, by means of which the
tanning of rabbit and other skins may be effected in a very short space of time
with equal, if not better results than those obtained by the processes hitherto
employed.
The following is the course of procedure:-
1st operation; The hair is removed from the skins by one of the ordinary
processes,
2nd operation The skins are thoroughly washed with plenty of water,
3rd operation: The skins are soaked for about 24 hours in a bath composed of
the following substances, which are mixed in the proportions suitable to the.
nature and quality of the skins to be treated.
Gall nuts,
Sumach,
Red catechu,
Yellow catechu,
Turmeric,
Yellow wood (fustic),
Quebracho.
For ordinary rabbit skins we use the substances in about the following
proportions:-
Gall Nut
Sumach
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Red catechu
Yellow catechu
Turmeric
Yellow wood (fustic)
Quebracho
12 parts by weight.
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4th operation; The skins are allowed to dry.
5th operation The skins are "fed" in order to give them the necessary
suppleness and body. In other words, the skins are raised."
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6th operation; The skins are glazed and smoothed by the ordinary processes.
As a result, we secure, with a labour of from 2 to 3 days at the utmost a lootho

page_text: 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:-
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1. A new or improved process. of quickly tanning rabbit and other skins
obtained by the chemical action on the skins of a bath composed of the following
substances in suitable proportions ;-
Gall' nuts,
Sumach,
Red catechu,
Yellow, catechu,
Turmeric,
Yellow wood (fustic) and
Quebracho.
2. In the employment of the process mentioned in Claim 1, the use of a bath,
for quick tanning, composed of the chemical substances stated in the preceding
claim, in which bath the skins are allowed to soak for about 24 hours, this opera-
tion being in combination with those generally employed in tanning and skin
dressing operations substantially as described.
This 1ith low of Cotabor 1898
Year: 1898

page_text: SAMUEL MAYNE REID HERON, English Street, Downpatrick, Ireland, Clerk of Works,
I do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention is a lock, with special key a, suitable for window sashes and is shown
in detail on drawing left with the Provisional Specification.
The lock consists of the following parts. A side plate f (with bolt hole), at one
edge of which is attached the front plate g, with keyhole. Behind the front plate,
and attached to side of side plate, is a guide chamber & for key a, inside section of
which corresponds with that of key. This guides the key into the bolt proper c, which
works in an enclosed chamber, ("shooting" through hole in side plate) and
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page_text: which is formed out of a solid block with a slot or channel to receive lower tail of
key. This latter part of key only catches in bolt, the shaft of key entering above
it. One side of slot in bolt is rounded to allow same to be worked by turning key.
Over the bolt proper is hinged to top of bolt chamber a falling bolt or latch, b, which
clips the bolt proper, c, when latter is shot out or locked (see Fig. 2). This falling
bolt is lifted by a projection on upper side of key, above the bolt proper, which can
then be turned or unlocked (see Fig. 3). When extracting the key the upper pro-
jection on same catches a tail, h, on falling bolt, ensuring its falling.
brought down behind the upper projection on key (being on side of hinge of falling
bolt away from bolt proper, c,) by the raising of the falling bolt b. In the bolt
chamber over the bolt proper is a fixed pin or peg, e, (the key being formed with a
corresponding cut or notch) to prevent anything other than the proper key being
used.
This tail is
Improvements in or relating to Cycle Saddles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Nov., 1898-Accepted, 14th Jan., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Cycle Saddles.
I, FRANZ LACOUR, of Tivolistrasse, 18, Düren, 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: -
This invention relates to improvements in cycle saddles. Hitherto in order
to give cycle. saddles such as are now in use and consisting generally of leather
or wool, a lighter and easier seating, the same were provided with one large or
a number of small openings. But these openings could only be arranged in a
certain limited number in order not to diminish the strength of the saddle, so
these openings could only fulfil their purpose very imperfectly. If only one
big opening was arranged the support of the rider was defective so that the
advantages of a more lofty seating for retaining a better support were prevented.
These saddles have further great disadvantages with regard to the bodily health
of the rider.
In the present invention all these disadvantages are entirely avoided. The
improved saddle is shown in the annexed drawing in Fig. 1 in plan view, and
in Fig. 2 in longitudinal section.
The saddle a consisting of leather or any other suitable material and of any
construction, is provided with an insertion b of finely woven wire or the like
fastened in a suitable manner in the opening. Instead of this insertion b the
whole saddle may be made of such fine woven wire. By this insertion 6 of
finely woven wire respectively by the use of a saddle constructed wholly of this
material the body can fully exhale and also the fresh air has full entrance pre-
venting any excessive heating of this part of the human body such as usually
happens when using ordinary saddles.
The insertion is arranged so that the surface of the saddle is entirely level or
smooth.
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. An improved saddle for cycles in which the same is provided with an
inserted portion of finely woven wire or the like in order to allow complete
ventilation coupled with support.
2. An improved saddle for cycles in which the whole of the seat part a is
entirely constructed of such finely woven wire.
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HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant, 18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C. London.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 1st July, 1898
Complete Specification Left, 30th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 1st July, 1899
ARTHUR BROOK, Vicarage Cottage, Ottershaw, near Chertsey, Clergyman, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
1. The sides of the brake-van on each side of the van's usual folding doors
are made to drop down turning on a hinge in the floor of the van, as in an
ordinary railway horse-box.
2. The sides and floor of the van are fitted with continuous fixed grooves to
hold the cycle.
3. A moveable, grooved, back-support with a wedge attached and with an
iron pin to fit into holes in the grooves on the floor of the van is provided.
4. A moveable partition, in length equal to the breadth of the van, is provided
to divide cycles from luggage in varying quantities.
5. The same plan can be adopted with drop-down doors along the whole
each of the sides of the van.
I, ARTHUR BROOK, Clerk in Holy Orders, Vicarage Cottage, Ottershaw,
Chertsey, 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:-
Fig. 1, gives cross section of a brake van.
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2, gives lengthwise section of do.
3, gives side and ground plan of movable support.
4, gives side of van, let down to station platform.
The sides of the brake van on each side of the usual folding doors, or along
the whole of the sides of the van are made, in parts, to drop down, turning (F,
Fig. 1) on hinges (K, Figs. 1 and 4) in the floor (G, Fig. 4), as in an ordinary
railway horse-box.
The sides and floor of the van are fitted with continuous fixed grooves (A,
and B, Fig. 1, A, A, Fig. 2) to hold the cycle.
A movable, grooved, back-support (C Figs. 1, 2, 3) with a wedge (M, Fig. 3)
(if necessary) attached by a strap, and with an iron pin (N, Fig. 3) to fit into
holes in the grooves on the floor, is provided, the "ground plan" being shewn (E,
Fig. 3).
A movable partition (L, Fig. 2,), of the breadth of the van, is provided, to be
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page_text: placed in any of the grooves so as to separate cycles from luggage in varying
quantities and an inner roof (J, Figs. 1 and 2) is provided to make a compart-
ment (D, Figs. 1 and 2) for luggage.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is to have invented:-
1. Fixed grooves in the van, below and in front of the cycle.
2. A movable, grooved, support for the back of the cycle.
3. A movable partition to separate cycles from luggage in varying quantities.
Dated this Twenty sixth day of June 189NI
Dated this Twenty sixth day.
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ARTTIR
BROOK
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 6th May, 1898-Accepted, 11th June, 1898
We, WILHELM ANTON NEUHAUS, of Chemnitz, and CARL WILHELM GÖBLER, of
Hartha, both in Saxony, 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:—
Our invention relates to a weaving shuttle with protective envelope.
The wooden weaving shuttles hitherto in use are very liable to damage in
consequence of the continual blows which they receive, and also in consequence of
their sometimes flying out of the guide track; in consequence of this they are
rapidly rendered useless.
In the improved shuttles which form the subject of the present application for
Letters Patent the durability of these articles is increased by covering the outside
thereof with a tough material, which material protects the walls of the shuttle
from tearing open or bursting.
Referring to the accompanying drawings:-
Figures 1 and 2 shew one construction of our improved shuttle, and
Figures 3 and 4 another construction thereof.
Referring to Figures 1 and 2 a denotes the shuttle, 6 the protective envelope.
This latter is applied to the longitudinal sides of the shuttle, and may suitably be
formed of leather or the like tough material. The two parts a and b are firmly
attached together by means of glue or other suitable attachment, so that the
shuttle and its cover form one united whole. The walls a¹ of the shuttle ensure
it the necessary stiffness and resisting power to side pressure. If, however, the
cover a be made sufficiently strong, the wooden walls a¹ may be dispensed with.
This modification is shewn in Figures 3 and 4, and the shuttle would in this case
be first formed of separate parts which are subsequently united by attaching the
ends a to the cover b in like manner as above described.
In order to render elastic the blow delivered against the points d or ends of the
shuttle by the striker, the cover b can be placed around the shuttle ends in such a
manner as to form a support for the ends d as shewn in Figure 1; on the other
hand there might also be used special leather washers c (Figure 3) for this purpose.
By means of the new device above described the frequent breakage of the
shuttles is effectively prevented, and at the same time the outer surfaces thereof
are kept continuously smooth, so that any catching or sticking of the shuttle in
the warp threads and consequent damage to the latter can no longer take place.
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:-
The improved weaving shuttle the outside whereof is covered with a covering of

page_text: leather or the like tough material for the purpose of increasing the durability,
substantially as described.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Surveying Staves and in Boundary Stones for Use therewith.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 26th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Surveying Staves and in Boundary Stones for
Use therewith.
I, MARTIN LEITHOFF, 1, Carlstrasse, Hagen, Westphalia, 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:-
This invention relates to a measuring rod. As is well known there are boundary
and measuring stones which have an opening in the middle in which the measuring
rods are fastened by the points when surveying. The rods are not always fixed in
these openings in a firm and sure perpendicular position and in order to avoid this
inconvenience, the point of the measuring rod, in accordance with my invention is
improved by springs.
Also in accordance with my invention I employ an improved boundary stone with
this measuring rod with spring point, which stone is distinguished by being com-
pletely hollow, as may be seen in accompanying drawing, in order to be able to take
up the collected street mud and deliver it again easily. The opening is provided
with a box or bush in order to guide exactly the point of the measuring rod.
My invention is represented in the accompanying drawing in which
Fig. 1 is a vertical section through a boundary and measuring stone and
Fig. 2 a point of a measuring rod constructed in accordance with my invention.
The boundary stone a of cement composition has a hollow space b and holds in its
upper end a bush c let in, which bush is preferably of copper. In this bush c the
point d of the measuring rod is introduced.
These points are made with springs by means of several slits e so that the
measuring rod has only to be dropped down from a fixed height, whereupon the
point d fixes itself in the bush c in such a way that the rod is firmly held in
the desired perpendicular position. The hollow space b makes it possible to get rid
easily of the collected dirt and reduces also the weight of the stone.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A measuring rod whose point is improved by springs, for the purpose of being
able to fix it firmly and surely in a vertical position in an opening of a boundary and
measuring stone, substantially as hereinbefore described and shewn in the
accompanying drawings.
2. A measuring rod, as claimed in Claim 1, which is made with springs by means
of slits at the point, arranged substantially as hereinbefore described and shewn in
the accompanying drawings.
3. A boundary stone, for use with a measuring rod as claimed in Claim 1, hollowed
completely through for the purpose of being able to get rid of the collected dirt, and

page_text: provided with a bush or box c for guiding the point of the rod, substantially as
hereinbefore described and shewn in the accompanying drawings.
Doted this 6th day of January 1898.
JOHNSONS,
Applicant's Agents, 115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
An Extender for the Sleeves of Dresses.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 26th July, 1898-Accepted, 24th Sept., 1898
.COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Extender for the Sleeves of Dresses.
I, WILLIAM TERTIUS PRETTY, of Tower Ramparts, Ipswich, in the County of
Suffolk, Manufacturer, 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:―
The sleeve extender forming the subject of this invention consists of a spring
or springs of whalebone or other material attached to a longitudinal strip of
fabric. Preferably a single helical spring is employed and the strip is stiffened
by a spring.
Figures 1 and 2 are side views and Figure 3 an end view of a sleeve stiffener
made according to this invention.
a is a helical spring covered with fabric b. The coils of the helix are secured
in place by sewing them by rows of stitches c between two strips of fabric d.
The outer strip d is secured by adhesive material or otherwise to a third longi-
tudinal strip e stiffened along one edge by a spring f.
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:-
Sleeve extenders substantially as described and illustrated in the drawings.
An Improved Fluid Pressure Reducing Valve.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd July, 1898-Accepted, 8th Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Fluid Pressure Reducing Valve.
I WILLIAM HIRST, Croft House, Hightown, Liversedge, Card Manufacturer,
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:―
My invention relates to a novel arrangement and combination of parts as
illustrated by the accompanying plan or drawing and as herein after pointed out
in the claims. In this drawing or plan, which is a sectional elevation of my
improved valve, A designates the pipe or passage into which the steam, or
water, or other fluids enter at a high pressure, before passing through valve B
D is a piston
into pipe or passage c, C, is a cylinder which is connected to A.
fitted into cylinder C. E is a piston rod with rack-gear at the top end of rod, so
as to work in cog-wheel F which is fitted on short shaft G. When piston D
moves up and down in cylinder C, it causes shaft G to revolve on which is bevel-
wheel H which makes bevel wheel I to revolve, and it causes spindle J to revolve
on which is a screw thread fitted into the crosshead K which opens and closes
valve B.
Crosshead K is fixed on two studs fitted on to stuffing box casting L. Bevel
wheel I has free lateral motion on small key inserted in valve spindle J, so that
as spindle revolves by transmission of motion from piston D), it may ascend or
descend as required to open or close valve B, which in turn admits the fluid at
the desired pressure. M, is a hand wheel secure on top of spindle J, by means of
which the valve can be opened or closed as may be required by removing regu-
lating weight N from top of piston rod E.
O is a bracket designed to carry shaft G on which is fixed small toothed wheel
which gears with rack part of spindle or piston rod E, as shown by side view in
pitch lines.
When the steam or other fluids have passed through valve B, it enters bottom
of cylinder C, and acts on bottom side of piston D, which is thereby forced
upwards, and by acting in turn on the various mechanisms herein before men-
tioned partially closes valve B so as to allow only the required pressure to pass
through as determined by weight N.
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 combination the casting A, piston D, rack E, wheel F, shaft G, wheels H
and I, spindle J, and valve B and weight N.
(2) The general combination and arrangement of parts constituting my
Improved fluid pressure reducing valve" substantially as herein described, and
as illustrated by the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 18th day of July 1898.
Improvements in and relating to Iron and Steel Pipes or Tubes.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1898
COMPLETE DIEUITIVATION
Improvements in and relating to Iron and Steel Pipes or Tubes.
I, ARTHUR PILKINGTON, of the Climax Tube Works, Catherine Street, Aston, in
the County of Warwick, Manufacturer, 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 invention consists of improvements in and relating to iron and steel pipes or
tubes, and comprises a new and improved method of manufacturing such pipes or
tubes from skelps formed from sheet strips or plates.
In order that my invention may be the more readily understood I append hereunto
a sheet of drawings showing sections of a tube at various stages of its manufacture by
my new and improved method.
Figure 1 represents an open jointed tube or skelp formed in any ordinary manner
from an iron or steel strip of such a width as will produce a tube of the required
diameter. The longitudinal edges of the strip can be either square, or bevel, or of a
toothed or zig-zag form. Figure 2 represents a similar tube to that shown at
Figure 1 but of a smaller diameter to permit of its being fitted or nested within the
After the tubes or skelps have been
larger tube as shown in the section at Figure 3.
thus nested and with their joints placed away from each other, I heat them to a
welding temperature and subsequently weld them together to form a solid tube such
as shown at Figure 4, the welding being effected by rolls or by other ordinary means
or appliances. The tube thus formed can be subsequently drawn through dies on a
mandrel or otherwise finished to the required dimensions.
I sometimes employ two or more tubes or skelps of differing diameters, nesting and
welding them together as with the two tubes herein before described.
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 manufacture of pipes or tubes from strips formed into skelps, such skelps
being nested together and subsequently heated and welded, substantially as and for
the purpose described.
?
An iron or steel tube formed from two or more tubular skelps, substantially as
MARKS & CLERK,.
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 5th Nov., 1898
We, ALFRED BAUER and OTTO RUNGWERTH, Merchants, both of 1, Trost Brucke,
Hamburg, Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
The object of the present application consists in a sewn cushion having a cork
filling or insertion and applicable for very various purposes. This cushion is
especially suitable for the construction of mattresses for use in hospitals, barracks,
schools and so forth, and also for mattresses for ships. In this latter application
it is capable of serving also as a life-saving device for the sailors or passengers,
but its application is not restricted to the above uses as it can be applied for
instance in consequence of its especial serviceable properties to the construction
of cycle saddles and other similar purposes.
The new cushion of our invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing
in the modification adapted for a life-saving mattress for use in ships. In this
drawing-
Figure 1 is a view of the mattress and
Figure 2 a section on an enlarged scale of Figure 1.
In contrast to mattresses of this type which have hitherto been devised and which
consist essentially of contiguous tubes or divisions filled with cork, this mattress
is constructed of a strong and suitable fabric such as sail-cloth or the like, and the
cork filling is placed between the two widths of said cloth. It is obvious that in
place of sail-cloth any other suitable fabric may be used.
In order to prevent displacement of the cork lining and to give to the mattress
a firm construction the two covers of the mattress are sewn or connected together
at any desired number of different places (1) so that the displacement of the cork
lining (2) cannot take place. For this sewing thread, string, wire or other like
material may be used, and it is advisable to protect and strengthen the sail-cloth
at the points where sewn by placing on it discs of canvas or some similar material.
The special construction of the mattress moreover must be regulated by its
intended use. For instance, if it is intended to be used as a life-saving device it
should have in the middle an opening (4) or also a band (5).
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:
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An improved sewn cushion with cork filling adapted for any desired purpose
and characterized by the construction described in which the cork filling (2) is
secured in place by means of a number of threads or the like (1) preferably with

page_text: reinforcement of the two principal sides of the mattress by means of rings or
discs (3) whereby the respective parts are held in their right position and the
mattress possesses a firm construction.
Dated the 12th day of September 1898.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicants.
Improved Means for Advertising.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Nov., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 12th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 14th Oct., 1899
Improved Means for Advertising.
FRIEDRICH LUDWIG BARTELT, Keynsham, Somerset, Chemical Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:
This invention has for its object of adding to buildings attached or detached
wings screens or shutters for the purpose of advertising thereon so that the same
may be closed against the side of the building for protection. The advertising
matter on the inner side of the wing screen or shutter would thus be protected
against boisterous weather and against damages committable during night and
the like.
Interchangeable Rollers or Cylinders for Pottery and other Roller Printing.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Mar., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 14th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 11th Feb., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Interchangeable Rollers or Cylinders for Pottery and other Roller
Printing.
GEORGE HASSALL, 116, Gilman Street, Hanley, Staffs., Printer's Foreman
(Pottery), do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A device to make one mandril take one or more rollers or cylinders by having
key bed cut out of mandril and V shaped or other keys or lugs to lock or engage
keys or lugs on rollers and cylinders and to prevent side movement.
Marah 10th 1808
Interchangeable Rollers or Cylinders for Pottery and other Roller
Printing.
GEORGE HASSALL, 116, Gilman Street, Hanley, Staffs., Printer's Foreman,
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:-
A devise to dispense with more than one mandril and to make one mandril
take one or more rollers or cylinders by having a key-bed cut out of mandril
and V shape or other keys or luggs to engage rollers or cylinders and mandril to
prevent side movement.
Fig. 1. Letters A, B, C, key-bed cut out of mandril J.
Fig. 2. Letters E, F, H key or projection fastened on inside of roller or
cylinder to slide down A Fig. 2 and lock F, in B and H, in C. Key-way A
do be wide enough to slide ♬ and 1', key down
Letters J, mandril.
Letters K, roller or cylinder.
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:-
Letters J, mandril.
Letters K, roller or cylinder.
said
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is: :―
An Improvement in the Cleaning and Scaling of Pipes and other Metal Articles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 20th. May, 1898-Accepted, 13th Aug., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in the Cleaning and Scaling of Pipes and other
Metal Articles.
I, OLIVER IMRAY, of Birkbeck Bank Chambers, Southampton Buildings,
in the County of London, Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention (as communicated to me from abroad by Safety Conduit Company,
of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America), 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 the cleaning of metal articles and more especially to
the preparation of the inner surface of iron or steel pipes for the application of
a coating thereto. Heretofore pipes to be enameled on their inner surface for
use in electric conduits and similar purposes have contained small projections and
particles of slag or scale; and when, after enamelling, the wire is drawn through
the pipe, it meets these obstructions and tears away the enamelled coating after
destroying the insulation of the wires.
My invention entirely removes this difficulty and provides a cheap, simple and
inexpensive method of giving a smooth, even surface for the coating.
For this purpose I submerge the pipe in a weak solution of acid, preferably
sulphuric acid, and then remove it and subject the interior to a blast of air con-
taining abrading material, preferably sand. The scale and slag on the interior
of the pipe, having been loosened by the acid, are dislodged and driven out by
the sand blast, and a smooth interior surface is thus obtained which is well adapted
to receive the coating which may be applied by dipping the pipe into a bath of
the coating or in any other suitable way.
The advantages of this invention are shewn as a much better article is obtained
than was heretofore possible, and the preparation of its surface is cheap, rapid and
easily carried out.
The particular solution used in loosening the scale may be varied as well as
the manner of applying the acid and blast; shot may be used with the blast instead
of sand and the method may be applied to any metal article though it is especially
advantageous in preparing the interior of pipes.
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. The method of preparing metal articles for coating, by submitting them to
the action of a loosening solution and then driving comminuted abraiding material
acainst the treated surface

page_text: 2. The method of preparing the interior of pipes consisting in treating the
surface with a dilute acid solution and then driving a blast provided with abrading
material through the pipe.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Means for Protecting the Edges of Door Mats or the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Nov., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 7th June, 1899-Accepted, 22nd July, 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Means for Protecting the Edges of Door Mats or the like.
JOIN ALLEN WILSON, 32, Lowcay Road, Southsea, Draper, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:
A wooden frame or tray for mats to fit into bound with brass or the like to
preserve the edges of door mats or the like.
Dated this 2nd day of November, 1898.
JOHN ALLEN WILSON,
32, Lowcay Road, Southsea,
Improved Means for Protecting the Edges of Door Mats or the like.
I, JOHN ALLEN WILSON, 17, Campbell Road, Southsea, late of 32, Lowcay Road,
Southsea, Draper, 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:―
A wooden frame or tray for mats to fit into bound with brass or the like to
preserve the edges of door mats and the like. For purpose of illustration I will
now refer to the annexed drawings in which Figure One is a perspective view
showing my invention applied to a door mat. a is a door mat which is carried
in the frame b. This frame can be formed of any suitable material such as
metal and is of a height sufficient to protect the edges of the door mat from wear
and fraying. If desired I may provide rods or pieces of wire or other suitable
means e for the purpose of enabling the whole to be lifted. By this arrangement
it will be seen that when the mat is placed in the frame the edges are protected
from being frayed or damaged. Any suitable configuration or form may be
employed, and the parts forming the frame may be stamped of metal or otherwise
formed as required and it will be understood that I do not confine myself to any
particular shape or pattern of frame.
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 frame formed of a suitable material, pattern and shape for the purpose
of enclosing the edges of door mats so as to prevent the wear and tear of such

page_text: edges, said frame being provided when required with cross bars, wires or other
suitable arrangement for enabling the whole to be lifted substantially as described
herein and for the purpose set forth.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Projectiles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improvements in Projectiles.
I, ROBERT PARRY, of 14, Newry Street, Holyhead, in the County of Anglesey,
Mechanic, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Similar in shape to torpedoes or projectiles at present in use, but with addition
of a conical tail piece with fins for propulsion to be used with smooth bore guns,
and with expansion rings placed on the middle part thereof preventing the escape
of gases generated by explosive charge.
I, ROBERT PARRY, of 14, Newry Street, Holyhead, in the County of Anglesey,
Mechanic, 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 invention is similar in shape to projectiles in present use--with addition
of a conical tail piece makes it similar to a torpedo.
"
The invention resembles but with some slight alterations Patent No. 14044 of
21st July 1894--" Improvements in torpedoes and can be worked from the
drawings scale to an inch sent therewith.
Drawings herewith. Fig. 1. View looking at fin vertically.-Fig. 2. View
looking at fin horizontally-Fig. 3 end view looking from tail and showing
three inlets.
The projectile, Fig. 1, at C, tapers off to a point D D. Expansion rings, made
of brass or other metal placed in grooves to prevent the escape of gases generated
by explosive charge.-A. Abrupt fall showing where tail part commences.
E. Inlets reaching underneath expansion rings causing them to expand and
prevent the escape of gases generated by explosive charge.-G. Pitch of fins from
centre line.-F. Fins for propulsion part of tail piece.
The projectile may be used with smooth bore, muzzle or breech loading
ordnance, and can be effectively worked with a less quantity of explosive charge
than at present used, and by being used with a smooth bore instead of grooved
does away with friction and the wear and tear of the gun consequently the
ordnance is available for much longer service.

page_text: The propulsion by aid of the tail fins commences on leaving the muzzle of the
gun and increases until it reaches the object aimed at.
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:
I. Expansion rings to prevent escape of gases generated by explosive charge.
II. Tail fins for propulsion after leaving muzzle of gun.