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Improvements in and relating to Friction Clutches.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Nov., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 20th Aug., 1900-Accepted, 20th Oct.. 1900
Improvements in and relating to Friction Clutches.
BENJAMIN EDWARD DICKINSON, Manufacturer, of Toledo Engineering Works,
Aston Brook Street, Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to roller clutch mechanism designed for use with pulleys,
sprocket wheels, gear wheels and the like, and consists of the use of two coil
or other springs acting independently of each other placed behind every roller,
one at or near each end of same, to support it and keep it in position to receive
the frictional bite along its whole length simultaneously.
The ends of the springs furthest from the rollers may be inserted in suitable
holes formed in the backs of the roller recesses, or, for convenience in assembling
may be inserted in suitable holes formed in a loose block or blocks made to
fit the rear of the roller recesses, and a loose pin may be fitted in each spring,
the head of such pin being interposed between the spring and roller.
Dated this 21st day of November 1899.
Improvements in and relating to Friction Clutches.
BENJAMIN EDWARD DICKINSON, Manufacturer, residing at 42, Haughton Road,
Birchfields, Birmingham, in the County of Warwickshire, formerly of Toledo
Engineering Works, Aston Brook Street, Birmingham, 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 roller clutch mechanism designed for use with pulleys,
sprocket wheels, gear wheels and the like, and consists of the use of two coiled
or other springs acting independently of each other placed behind every roller
one at or near each end of same to support it and keep it in position to receive
the frictional bite along its whole length simultaneously, and I illustrate the
same in drawing attached hereto of a sprocket wheel.
To attain the desired object I insert the ends of the two springs A A furthest
from the rollers B B into suitable holes formed in a loose block or blocks C C
which are made to fit the rear of the roller recesses D D and a loose pin E may be
fitted into each spring, the head of such spring being interposed between the
spring and roller as shewn.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. In a friction clutch the combination of a roller supported by two springs one
at or near each end of same, the rear portions of such springs being inserted
into a loose block or blocks, and the whole being placed and operating within
each roller recess of the said friction clutch.
Artificial Backgrounds for Photographs.
Year: 1899

page_text: Artificial Backgrounds for Photographs.
I, THOMAS Ross WATSON, Photographer, of 74, Union Grove, Aberdeen, Scot-
land, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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This invention consists in painting over the original backgrounds in photo-
graphs with suitable paint or metallic composition, such as gold, silver or bronze
paints. After the paint has been applied, a roughened or embossed appearance
may be given to it so as to make it resemble hammered or ornamental metal.
In place of painting over the original background, the photograph may be
cut-out (like a scrap picture) and mounted upon glass and the paint or composi-
tion be applied to the back of the glass. Gold leaf, aluminium, tin or lead foil
may be used.
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August 1900
Artificial Backgrounds for Photographs.
I, THOMAS Ross WATSON, of 74, Union Grove, Aberdeen, in the County of
Aberdeen, Photographer, 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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My invention relates to improvements in artificial backgrounds for photographs.
This invention consists in painting over the original backgrounds in photo-
graphs with suitable paint or metallic composition, such as gold, silver or bronze
powder, leaf or paint.
After the paint has been applied a roughened or embossed appearance may
be given to it so as to make it resemble hammered or ornamental metal.
In place of painting over the original background, the photograph may be
cut out (like a scrap picture) and mounted upon glass and the paint or com-
position be applied to the back of the glass.
Gold leaf, aluminium, tin or lead foil may be used.
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. Artificial backgrounds for photographs, substantially as above described in
Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Nov., 1899-Accepted, 23rd Dec., 1899
Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
I, JOSEF GERSON, of Dielkirchen, Pfalz, 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 follow-
ing statement:--
This invention relates to the protection of pneumatic tyres and has for its
object to prevent the air tubes from being injured by nails or other sharp and
incisive objects.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which
Figure 1 is a longitudinal section and
Figure 2 a cross section through the tyre.
As illustrated in the drawing, a tube i is filled with a cork insertion which
consists of several pieces of cork cut in certain forms, and impregnated with a
suitable liquid such as a solution of pyrotartaric acid in order to prevent the
material from hardening. After the tube i has been filled with the material r, it
is cemented on to the cover p, one edge of which may have been previously
applied upon the rim r so that the tube occupies a central position beneath the
tread of the outer cover p. The air tube u, lies beneath the cork tube, so that
any incisive objects entering the cover 7, are retained by the tube i or its inser-
tion and are thus rendered harmless to the air tube u.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
:-
In pneumatic tyres means for preventing puncture consisting in the arrange-
ment of an intermediate tube i filled with a properly impregnated cork insortion;
the said intermediate tube being centrally placed so as to lie between the air tube
and the cover, substantially as described.
MAL
1000
EDWARD EVANS & Co.,
27, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant,
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Sept., 1899
Complete Specification Loft 14th No
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1000
Date of Application, 13th Sept., 1899
Complete Specification Loft, 14th Nov., 1900 Accepted, 10th Dec, 1899

page_text: Improved Manufacture of blasting Composition.
We, STEFAN FÜLÖPII, of 1, Kápolna-utcza, Budapest X, Gentleman, and
MATHIAS JULIUS LACKOVIC, of 1, Kápolna-utcza, Budapest X, Gentleman, both
in the Empire of Austria-Hungary, 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 invention is a process for making a blasting composition
which in consequence of its slow combustion and its great potential energy is
specially adapted for loosening large masses of rock wood or coal. Moreover the
manufacture and the use of the same are entirely free froin danger since the loosened
fragments are not scattered abroad so that the workman at a distance of 15
paces from the blast is completely safe from the effects of the blasting
compound.
According to this process
sulphur and salt petre. This
colouring material with it.
fresh horse-dung is intimately mixed with flowers of
mixture can be coloured as desired by mixing some
The proportions of the ingredients may be varied within
tolerably wide limits, but the inventor has found the best results to be obtained with
the following mixture.
These materials are well nixed and kneaded then allowed to lie for 48 hours in order
to obtain a homogeneous mass with which is combined all the ammonia contained in
the dung.
The mixture is now moulded into cylindrical pieces which are dried at a temperature
of 50° to 60° Centigrade and then put upon the market. The blasting-composition
thus manufactured is entirely free from danger and can be ignited only with a
double stranded fuze. To give an idea of the effect of this blasting-compound the
following particulars may be given.
of the blasting compound are required.
The blasting composition may without danger be rammed into the bore-hole with
an iron rain-rod.
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
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page_text: unsieved fresh horse-dung mixed with flowers of sulphur salt petre and a suitable
colouring material and well kneaded the mixture being then allowed to lie for
48 hours and then formed into cylindrical masses.
2. The blasting composition consisting of fresh horse-dung saltpetre and flowers
of sulphur, substantially as described.
An Improved Block or Slab for Ceilings.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Apr., 1899-Accepted, 27th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Block or Slab for Ceilings.
I, WILHELM KÖRTING, of Gera (Reuss), in the Empire of Germany, Master
Builder and Carpenter, 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 to construct a block or slab for ceilings which,
by reason of its peculiar form increases the stability of such block or slab and in
the construction of ceilings imparts to these a very considerable bearing strength.
This object is achieved by making the joint faces of the block or slab of S shaped
form, which terminate above and below in rectilinear flat parts, one of the parts
being set back relatively to the other. By thus setting back the rectilinear
flat parts the S shaped bearing line has not only been increased, but the faces of
each two blocks or slabs completely engage with each other.
In the accompanying drawing two such blocks or slabs for ceilings are repre-
sented, a designating the S shaped joint faces, and the rectilinear flat parts
arranged above and below.
The improved blocks or slabs may be made of clay, gypsum or like material
without departing from the scope of this invention.
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 claima
is:―
A block or slab for ceilings having S shaped joint faces a which terminate
above and below in rectilinear flat parts b, one of which is set back relatively to
the other, substantially as set forth.
Dotad this Ület dose of Al 1900
J. LINCOLN & Co.,
75, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and connected with Wringers.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and connected with Wringers.
We, JOHN MORTON, WILLIAM URIE MORTON, and JAMES RAEBURN URIE
MORTON, all of the Firm of Kimball and Morton, Limited, 11, Bothwell Circus
in the County of the City of Glasgow, North Britain, Sewing Machine Manu-
facturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in and connected with wringers and
has for its object to construct these in such a manner as to make them more
durable than hitherto.
In carrying out our invention, we make the lower, upper, or both rollers of
such machines wholly of vulcanite, celluloid, xylonite, wood fibre, or other
analogous material, but not of wood. rubber, or metal and which is or are placed
over the iron spindle or tube.
Dated this 24th day of November 1899.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicants' Patent -Agents,
Improvements in and connected with Wringers.
We, JOHN MORTON, WILLIAM URIE MORTON, and JAMES RAEBURN URIE
MORTON, all of the Firm of Kimball and Morton, Limited, 11, Bothwell Circus,
in the County of the City of Glasgow, North Britain, Sewing Machine Manu-
facturers, 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 relates to improvements in and connected with wringers and
has for its object to construct these in such a manner as to make them more
durable than hitherto.
In carrying out our invention, we make the lower, upper, or both rollers of
such machines wholly of vulcanite, celluloid, xylonite, wood fibre, or other
analogous material, but not of wood. rubber, or metal and which is or are placed
over the iron spindle or tube.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
In wringing machines, making the lower, upper, or both rollers wholly of
vulcanite, celluloid, xylonite, wood fibre, or other analogous material, substan-
tially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described.
Dated this 18th day of August 1900.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicants' Patent Agents.
A Folding Dining Table.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Jan., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 12th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 20th Jan., 1900
A Folding Dining Table.
KARL THIEME, Harmony Club, 38, Fitzroy's Square, London, W., Cabinet Maker,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This table when folded will take up very small space, the legs as well as side rails
are screwed on with iron butts and are fastened with wire hooks underneath the top
of table during transport.
When unfolded the long side rails will keep the legs in propper position and support
the top of the table so as to bear almost any weight and are then fastened to the legs
with brass door-catches which will give it the same firmness as a solidly constructed
one it can be made in any size and is well adapted for large dining rooms.
Dated this 28th day of January 1899.
KARL THIEME, Cabinet Maker, Harmony Club, 38, Eitzroy's Square, London, W.,
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 table when folded will take up very small space the legs as well as side rails
are screwed on with iron butts and are securedly fastened with wire hooks under top
of table during removal or transport.
When unfolded the long side rails will keep the legs in propper position and support
the top of table so as to bear almost any weight and are fastened to the legs with
brass door catches which will give the table the same firmuess as a solidly constructed
one it can be made in any size and is well adapted for large banquets. The novelty
consists in the door catches connecting all parts of the table when unfolded.
Fig. 1 shows underneath part of the table when folded, the wire hooks on long side
rails have to be fastened to screw eyes inside the legs during transport.
a represents top of the table.
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iron butts.
iron butts on long side rails.
wire hooks.
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page_text: Fig. 2 shows side view of the table when folded.
a represents top of the table.
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brass door catches.
wire hooks.
Fig. 3 shows table unfolded ready for use.
a represents top of the table.
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lath connecting legs..
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brass door catches.
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legs.
wire hooks.
screw eyes inside the legs.
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. That when this table is folded the wire hooks on the long side rails have to be
fastened into the screw eyes inside the legs, will hold the table together in such a
way as is needed during transport.
2. That when this table is unfolded the brass doorcatches will connect all parts of
this table with the same firmness as a solidly constructed one.
5th of January 1900.
KARL THIEME.
Improvements in Hair Combs,
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 18th Nov., 1899
Improvements in Hair Combs,
I, HEINRICH TRAUN, of No. 60, Meyer Strasse, Hamburg, in the Empire of
Germany, Doctor of Chemistry, do hereby declare the nature of my said 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 invention is to provide a double comb the two halves
of which may have like or unlike teeth and are pivotally connected together so
that the teeth of each half will register, as a whole, with those of the other
half, although the individual teeth need not necessarily register exactly with each
other.
In order to render the present specification easily intelligible reference is had
to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference denote similar
part throughout the several views:
Fig. 1 is an elevation of the comb with the two halves closed one over the
other, Fig. 2 is a top view of the same, Fig. 3 shows the two parts of the comb
partly separated, and Fig. 4 shows each half entirely separated the two parts
being connected together by means of a detachable fastening.
The two parts A and B of the comb may be provided with similar or dis-
similar teeth and are pivoted together at S or they may be detachably connected
together as shown at Figure 4 in which case one half is provided with a pin K
and the other with a slotted orifice T which will give owing to the slots and may
be pressed over the head of the pin K.
The two combs may be used either separately or together and the teeth of
one part, in the latter case will support those of the other and strengthen them,
even if they do not exactly cover them, since some teeth of the coarser part
of the comb will register with some of the finer teeth of the other half, and thus
help to take the strain caused when combing very thick hair. If the teeth of
each half are made to fit exactly over each other when the combs are closed,
double the strength of teeth will be attained. In the case of combs having dis-
similar teeth the hair may be more quickly and effectively combed when the
halves are placed together than if they are used one after the other.
The fact of the comb being made in two halves enables the same to be
readily cleaned by taking the parts apart, also any hair entangled in the comb
may be readily removed by opening out the two parts.
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 double comb consisting of two combs (A and B) pivotally connected
together and capable of being used together or each separately substantially

page_text: 2: In a double comb of the class covered by Claim 1 means for detachably
connecting up the two parts, such' as a pin (K) and slotted orifice (T) or the
like, substantially as described.
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1711
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1000
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Combination Kit-knife.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Combination Kit-knife.
İ, EDWIN PRIESTMAN, of Sheaf Island, Sheffield, Cutlery Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to short bladed table knives suitable for wayfarers and emer-
gency use.
Its object is to extend usefulness by shaping the blade in such manner
that it may serve other purposes in addition to the ordinary one of cutting up food
and the like.
This I effect by forming upon a portion of the back of the blade an extra cutting
or wedge form edge suitable for chopping and splitting purposes.
This blade prefer to make by suitable tools out of a single piece of sheet or
strip steel and to the tang end of such a blade I attach an handle or a pair of
scales shaped to afford a firm grip to the users hand. My improved knife, with
or without a fork, may be fitted in a case when desired in any usual manner.
Dated this 29th day of March 1899.
ISAAC BECK, F.S.P.A.,
Agent for the Applicant.
1, EDMUND PRIESTMAN, of Sheaf Island Works, Sheffield, Cutlery 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 relates to short bladed table knives suitable for wayfarers and for
emergency use, its object is to extend usefulness by shaping the blade in such manner
that it may serve other purposes in addition to the ordinary one of cutting up food
and the like.
This I effect by forming upon a portion of the back of the blade proper an extra
cutting or wedge form edge suitable for chopping and splitting purposes.
In order that this may be clearly understood I will describe the general
construction by reference to the drawing annexed wherein Fig. 1 represents a
complete knife, and Fig. 2 is a cross section of the blade on line a, b of Fig. 1.
I prefer to make, by means of suitable tools, the blade A, out of one single piece
of sheet or strip steel long enough to receive the handle or scales C, and wide
enough to provide for the chopper part B, the edges are smithed or otherwise
reduced and finished to produce suitable cutting edges, the back or chopper part, B,
[Price 8d1

page_text: being left considerably stiffer than the face side so as to withstand rough usage
during chopping or splitting operations, the handle C, affording a sufficiently
firm grip to the users hand, both for cutting and for chopping purposes.
When desired my improved knife with without a fork, may be fitted into
a case in any usual manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. The combination in one knife blade of two separate cutting edges adapted
for uses indicated and set forth, substantially as described and illustrated.
0001
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I. BECK, F.S.P.A.,
Haymarket Chambers; 17 Haymarket, Sheffield.
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Oct., 1899-Accepted, 6th Jan., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Electric Lamps.
I, CARL WOLFFHARDT, of 88B, Mariahilferstrasse, Vienna, VII, 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 the connecting of an outer globe with the incan-
descent electric lamp. These two parts are at present connected by cementing
a metal screw-threaded portion into the neck of the globe and screwing the lamp
holder into the same.
In the present invention the cementing is dispensed with. The contrivance
herein described can be employed for incandescent lamps of any kind and with
globes of any preferred shape.
The accompanying drawing illustrates the invention,
Figure 1, shewing an incandescent lamp with globe, in elevation, and
Figure 2, being a vertical section of the same.
The metal lamp-holder (a) belonging to the incandescent lamp (b) which can
be made in any preferred form, according to known methods, is furnished with
a bell or socket shaped additional piece () which screws on to the thread (d) on
the head-piece of the globe. The incandescent lamp (b) is fixed in the globe
simply by screwing the screw-thread (c) of the lamp holder on to the screw-
thread () on the head of the globe (e). The connection between the incan-
descent lamp and the globe effected in this manner is secure and exceedingly
simple.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is―
The connection between the incandescent lamp and the globe effected by
screwing on to the screw-thread on the head of the globe a socket shaped addi-
tional piece of the lamp holder which is furnished with a suitable corresponding
screw-thread.
W. D. ROWLINGSON,
7, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Pulleys for Use with Exercising Apparatus.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 14th Oct.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Pulleys for Use with Exercising
Apparatus.
I, MICHAEL BARTHOLOMEW RYAN, Maltby Street, Bermondsey, S.E., Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement: -
This invention consists of improvements in or relating to pulleys for use
with exercising apparatus. For purposes of illustration, I will now refer to
the annexed drawings in which:-
Figure 1 is a sectional end elevation shewing my invention.
Figure 2 perspective view of same.
a is a pulley wheel which is preferably made of fibre for the purpose of
minimising noise when in use. This pulley wheel a is carried upon the spindle b
having a screw thread c at one end, the other end being provided with a head d
and a square section e for the purpose of preventing the turning of the spindle
in the frame f. This frame f is of suitable material having the required amount
of spring. 9 is a thumb screw which engages upon the end of the screw spindle b
for the purpose of enabling the required tension or adjustment to be obtained.
When desired, the washer h of any suitable material may be inserted as shewn
either on one or both sides of the pulley wheel a. This pulley wheel a is shaped
so as to be curved upon its sides for the purpose of allowing it to come into
contact with the frame f only at the point as shewn.
i is a swivel or hook con-
nected to the frame f for the purpose of attachment.
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: —
1. In pulleys for use with exercising apparatus, the combined construction
and arrangement of the various parts, substantially as described and illustrated
herein and for the purpose set forth.
2. In pulleys and frames for use with exercising apparatus, a spring frame
connected to a swivel or eyelet, a screw spindle passing through said frame and
having a square shoulder or angular projection thereon for the purpose of pre-
venting rotation, a thumb screw for securing said screw spindle in position,
a pulley or wheel carried upon said screw spindle and having curved sides with
or without washers substantially as described and illustrated herein and for
the purpose set forth.
Dotad this 21st day of Snouct 1900
Luggage Carrier 1or Cycles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Luggage Carrier 1or Cycles.
WILLIAM FITZ-GERALD BARRY, A.M.I.C.E., Civil Engineer, of 13, Patrick
Street, Kilkenny, Ireland, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
A frame to be attached to the back stays of a bicycle, fitted with straps to
secure luggage. The frame (C) to be of steel or other suitable material of round,
or square or other cross section bent in form of loop (as shown on drawing) and
griping between the back stays (A) over the cross strut (B) of bicycle.
More particularly I claim for the method of attachment of carrier by the spring
of material of same engaging with back stays of bicycle as aforesaid.
Dated this First day of June 1899
I, WILLIAM FITZ GERALD BARRY, Civil Engineer, A.M.I.C.E., 13, Patrick
Street, Kilkenny, 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 frame to be attached to the back stays of a bicycle, fitted with straps to
secure luggage. The frame (C) to be of steel or other suitable material, of round,
square or other suitable cross section, bent in form of loop, as shown on drawing
left with the Provisional Specification, and griping between the back stays (A)
of bicycle over the cross strut (B). The free ends or jaws of the carrier in their
normal position when not attached to a bicycle, being set apart a greater
distance than that between the back stays (A).: 80 that, to attach
the said
the carrier, it must be sprung between
back stays.
elastic force of the material of the carrier will thus press the curved jaws
outwards against, and partly embracing, the back stays (A). The carrier will
thus be securely held in position by the elasticity or spring of the material tend-
ing to make the jaws revert to their original distance apart as before attachment
to the bicycle.
The

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
The method of attachment of the carrier to a bicycle by the spring of the
material of said carrier causing the jaws to engage with back stays of bicycle as
aforesaid.
Dated this fith day of October 1899
(Signed), WILLIAM FITZ-GERALD BARRY.
An Improved Driving Chain,
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 8th July, 1899-Accepted; 30th Sept., 1899
An Improved Driving Chain,
I, HEINRICH POтMÉSIL, of 63, Zeile, Brünn, in the Empire of Austria,
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:-
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The object of the present invention is a driving chain (link chain) specially
adapted for cycles.
The driving chains hitherto used for cycles and similar contrivances as is well
known are constructed of plates 9 connected by rivets b and cylindrical bushes. 6¹
placed loose upon the latter see Fig. 2.
In my driving chain on the other hand in place of the bushes b' balls are
placed loose on the bolts b see Fig. 1 whereby as compared with the bushes b
a considerable diminution in the friction is obtained since here the rubbing sur-
faces both between the plates 9 and balls as well as that between the chain-
wheel teeth and balls is reduced to the smallest possible amount. Finally,
dirt sticks to the balls much less than it does to the cylindrical bushes.
Experiments made with a cycle which was furnished with my driving chain
showed an increased efficiency and a diminished expenditure of power compared
with a cycle furnished with the usual driving-chain.
Having now particularly described and. ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
A driving-chain constructed with balls & loose on the pivots b which connect
the plates 9 substantially as described.
Rear-steering Bicycle.
Year: 1899

page_text: Rear-steering Bicycle.
I, JOHN SMITH MACGREGOR, 11, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, Teacher of Music,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
.
Rear-steering bicycle. Being a bicycle which has the steering or guiding
wheel in the rear of the machine, by which it is clainied that the tendency to
wobble when the guiding wheel is in front is removed or reduced to a minimum
by having the guiding wheel in rear, its centre of deflection to right or to left
as desired being a socket outside the rim and horizontal more or less to its
centre of revolution.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Rear-steering Bicycle.
JOHN SMITH MACGREGOR, Number Eleven, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, Teacher
of Music, 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 is a bicycle having the steering or guiding wheel in the rear, which is
all I claim. The rear steering wheel is a common swivel wheel, (A in the draw-
ing) the vertical spindle-rod thence passing upwards through two
or three
sockets in rear of the frame, and emerging below the rider's seat (B in the draw-
ing), where the steering-bar (C in the drawing) is to be affixed. The steering-
bar should be sufficiently long from extremity of handle to extremity of handle
to come out wide enough of the rider's haunches to give him room to work
the bar freely. The object sought to be attained by having the steering wheel
in the rear of the bicycle, instead of in front, is that when the steering-bar
is let alone, the steering wheel will of its nature fall into line with the front
wheel, and the bicycle will run straight in the direction in which it is put till
corrected. D is a light hand-rail, with a fixed cross-bar, which it would be
advisable to attach, to assist in mounting and dismounting, or to lay hold of
at any time wanted when running straight; and it might also be advisable to
have ball-bearings at the swivel sockets A and B; but those matters, and all
measurements in regard to length, height, build of frame, diameter of wheels,
and the like, are in the option of the intelligent and experienced workman.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
-
The steering wheel in rear of a bicycle. I make no claim to a rear steering
tricycle.
Dated this 14th day of March 1900.
Improvements in and relating to Garden Tiles.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in and relating to Garden Tiles.
ARTHUR WILLIAM SQUIRES, of Hawthorns, Little Bytham, Grantham, Inventor,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has reference to improvements in and relating to garden tiles
such as are used to form the border around the flower and like beds and my
invention consists in forming the lower edge of a tile with a base projecting
on one or both sides of the tile which base when buried in the ground will keep
the tile perfectly tight, firm and secure in position.
Dated 1 1541.
f. 1900
Improvements in and relating
I, ARTHUR WILLIAM SQUIRES, of Hawthornes, Little Bytham, Grantham,
Inventor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
-
This invention has reference to improvements in and relating to garden tiles
such as are used to form the borders around flower beds and the like and my
invention consists in forming the lower edge of a tile with a base projecting
on one or both sides of the tile which base when buried in the ground will keep
the tile perfectly tight firm and secure in its position.
In order that my invention may be rightly understood reference is made to the
accompanying drawings in which Fig. 1 represents a tile with the base projecting
on one side only and Fig. 2 is a section of a tile having the base projecting on
both sides.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
:-
1. A tile for borders said tile having a base projecting on one side substantially
as described and illustrated.
2. A tile for borders said tile having the base projecting on both sides sub-
stantially as described and illustrated.
Dated this 20th day of September 1900.
HORN, SON & Co.,
Applicant's Agents.
Improvements in or Applicable to Galvanic Batteries.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Mar., 1899-Accepted, 29th Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or Applicable to Galvanic Batteries.
I, FRANZ EMIL SINGER, of Stenn, near Zwickau, Saxony, Germany, Miner, 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 said invention relates to an improved method of preparing the carbons of
galvanic batteries.
In galvanic batteries in which the electrodes consist of carbon and a metal
with an exciting solution particularly those in which zinc and carbon elements
are used with the solution of salammoniac firm deposits or precipitates are formed
in consequence of the chemical action. These precipitates or deposits adhere to
the carbon and the power of the cell is materially weakened or it gradually stops.
The object of the present invention is to prevent the said deposit on the carbon
and consists in coating the carbon with a coat or thin layer of cement. This
coating can be most easily applied by painting a thin cream or mixture of cement
on the carbon by means of a brush. Such a cement coating is so porous that the
communication between the constituents of the cell which is necessary for pro-
ducing a current is not interfered with, while the adherence of any precipitate
or deposit is completely and permanently prevented.
The layer of cement may be blackened with a suitable colouring matter so
that the appearance of the carbon is not altered.
For preparing the cream or mixture of cement for applying to the carbon I
find it best to take ordinary Portland cement. This after having been passed
through a fine sieve is mixed in the proportion of two parts of cement to one part
of water. This stirred together forms a creamy mass which can be easily applied
by means of a brush in a thin layer on the carbon. This must of course be done
quickly before the mixture sets.
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 process of preventing the adherence of deposit or precipitate on the
carbon of a galvanic battery by covering the carbon with a coating or layer of .
cement.
2. A battery carbon having a layer or coating of cement substantially as and
for the purpose set forth. .
An Improvement in Soap Trays.
Year: 1899

page_text: I, JOHN PERCY GRAHAM KYFFIN, of High Bank, Palmerston Road, Southsea,
in the County of Hampshire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improvement in soap trays such as form part of toilet
or chamber sets, with the object of keeping the soap dry after use by facilitating
the escape of the water draining therefrom; for the purpose of this invention I
form the removable trays in a soap dish with several small pyramids on which
the soap may rest leaving an air space between the soap and the tray through
which the waste water may pass freely around the projections and escape through
holes formed in said tray.
The water is prevented spreading to the edge of the tray by a raised ring
extending around the aforesaid pyramids.
T
1 1
1000
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
Agents for the Applicant, 4, St. Anne's Square, Manchester.
An Improvement in Soap Trays.
I, JOHN PERCY GRAHAM KYFFIN, of High Bank, Palmerston Road, Southsea.
in the County of Hampshire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
-
My invention relates to an improvement in soap trays such as form a part of
toilet or chamber sets with the object of keeping the soap dry after use by
facilitating the escape of water draining therefrom.
In the accompanying drawing to which I hereinafter refer Fig. 1 is a transverse
section of a soap dish with my improved tray, and Fig. 2 is a plan of the same.
For the purpose of this invention I form on the upper surface of a removable
tray as in a soap dish as a several round pyramidical projections c for resting
the soap thereon leaving an air space between the soap and the tray, the waste
water passing freely around the projections and escaping through holes as d
formed in said tray. The round pyramidical formation of the above named
projections facilitates the drainage of any soapy gelatinous substance from the
soap which thereby keeps the soap always dry and clean after use.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. In a soap dish a tray that is provided with any preferred number of round
pyramidical projections cas and for the purpose herein before described.
2. In a soap dish such as forms a part of a toilet or a chamber set, a tray
that is provided with round pyramidical projections as e and holes as d substan-
tially as and for the purpose herein before described.
Dated this 26th day of February 1900.
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
Agents for the Applicant, 4, St. Anne's Square, Manchester.
A New or Improved Preparation of Food.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Feb, 1899-Accepted, 11th Mar., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Preparation of Food.
I, FRANÇOIS PUTET, Commercial Traveller, of 21, Avenue Thiers, Grenoble, in
the Republic of France, 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:-
This product is prepared by kneading wheat flour of first quality with water at
a temperature of 1000 Centigrade without leaven and salt. The paste is cooked
on the hearth of the oven or on metal plates till it becomes almost uniformly
golden coloured but without exaggerating this colour to the point at which a bitter
taste is given.
The paste when cooked is crushed into a semolina form by means of any suitable
apparatus, it may be crushed to any size, fine as flour or varying up to the size
of lentils according to the taste of the purchaser
The product when finished is put into receivers which are during some minutes
passed through ebullition for the purpose of sterilizing and to a great extent
removing the air confined in the said preparation; the receivers are then sealed.
A product is thus obtained which can be preserved for lengthened periods. The
product is eaten preferably as soup. it must be slowly boiled in water or beef-tea
or stock for 20 or 30 minutes. The quantity required for a litre of liquid varies
according to the thickness of the soup desired but with 50 grammes per litre a
delicious and very nourishing soup is obtained
For military use it may sometimes replace bread and be to them what the rice
is to the Eastern armies and the ruskassii for the Arabs and with the additional
advantages that it is better, keeps longer and is much more nounshing. The
said material may also be packed without breaking it up into powder or it may
also be made up into the form of cakes, biscuits, pastilles or the like and similarly
packed in receptacles deprived of air.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim is:-
A food preparation formed of farinaceous flour kneaded with water at 100° Centi-
grade without leaven and salt and baked until completely desiccated and then
powdered and put into receptacles hermetically closed from the atmosphere or left
or made up in the form of cakes biscuits, pastilles or the like and similarly packed
with the exclusion of air
Dated this 10th day of February 1899.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co,
Agents to Applicant.
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C.
Improvements in Tubulous Heating or Cooling Apparatus.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 25th Mar.,
1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tubulous Heating or Cooling Apparatus.
I, FRANZ OTTO BERNHARD MATTICK, of Pulsnitz, Saxony, Machine Manufacturer
and Iron Founder, 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 contrary current heating or cooling apparatus for
liquids or gases provided with tubes which together with the tube plates or parts
in which the ends of the tubes are fixed can be withdrawn in a body and can
expand or contract without the use of any stuffing box arrangement whereby such
apparatus are rendered less expensive to construct and their tubes more readily
withdrawable than hitherto.
In the accompanying drawing Figs. 1 and 2 and Fig. 3 are a longitudinal section
and a cross section of the apparatus of the invention." Fig. 4 is a detail sectional
view shewing the tubes seated at one end in a sliding piston like head or tube
plate.
a is the inlet into the apparatus for the liquid or gas to be heated or cooled which
then passes through the tubes b. These are tight jointed at one end in the sliding
head and at the other end in a fixed tube plate d. From the tubes the liquid or
The heating or
gas passes out of the apparatus through the flanged end piece c.
cooling medium enters through the flanged orifice f into the cylinder or casing g
which contains the tubes and after circulating around these latter passes
through the orifice h. Also the heating or cooling operation can take place in
the reverse way, the body to be heated or cooled circulating around the tubes and
the heating or cooling medium passing through the tubes.
out
By causing the two bodies to flow in contrary directions, as shewn by the
arrows, a quicker action and greater useful effect is obtained.
In heating or cooling a liquid or gaseous body the tubes 6 will naturally expand
or contract and in order that this may take place without injurious strain on the
tubes the tube head or plate c is adapted to slide in the end of the cylinder.
packing rings being fitted in the periphery of said head to insure a tight joint,
further the tube plate d at the opposite end of the cylinder instead of being
removably fixed as shewn, may be replaced by a tube head or plate arranged
to slide like the head c. By the above construction a stuffing box is dispensed
with.
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 contrary current heater or cooler with withdrawable set of tubes in which the
expansion and contraction of the tubes and the easy withdrawal of these is rendered
practicable by fixing the ends of the tubes in a head or plate adapted to slide tight
jointed in the cylinder or casing g, substantially as described and shewn.
Deted this 24th day of February 1899
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
15, Tooks Court, London, E.C., Agent for the Applicant.