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Improvements in or relating to Transparent Soap Blocks or Tablets containing Inscriptions.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 4th June, 1897-Accepted, 10th July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Transparent Soap Blocks or Tablets
containing Inscriptions.
We, ISIDOR KOHN and MORITZ KOHN, both of 85 III Jungbunzlau, Bohemia, in the
Austrian Empire, 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 present invention relates to a process for producing imprints in transparent
soap.
The object in view has been hitherto attempted to be fulfilled by printing the
desired legend in the ordinary manner upon paper, wood or similar materials and
then inserting this printed material in the middle of the soap block. But by this
means the soap block lost its transperency and could moreover never be completely
used up because at the end the inserted paper or wood prevented it. By the
process hereinafter described we produce a perfectly transparent soap which can be
used completely. The required inscription is printed by means of type upon very
thin strips of gelatine and these strips are placed upon the finished soap cut into the
requisite shape. In order that these gelatine strips should hold firm and not
become displaced the soap is previously. moistened somewhat. After this, boiled
soan of a temperature of from 46 to 52 degrees Reaumur is poured over it.
finished the print will appear embodied in the soap and nothing will be visible of
the gelatine. The blocks of soap so prepared are then allowed to cool and can be
cut and stamped as required.
When
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:-
The process for the production of an inscription in transparent soap characterised
by placing upon finished soap thin printed slips of gelatine having the desired
inscription and pouring over the same boiled soap at a temperature of from 46 to
pz degrees Reaumur.
2 degrees neaumur.
Dated this 4th day of June 1897.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of London, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham,
Patent Agents for the Applicants.
New or Improved Metallic Sole or Protector for Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Dec., 1897-Accepted, 5th Mar., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New or Improved Metallic Sole or Protector for Boots and Shoes.
I, ALBERT MESH, of 163, Wildbad Strasse, Nuremburg, in the Kingdom of
Wurtemburg, Germany, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention,
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
This invention relates to a metallic sole or protector for boots and shoes which is
lighter, more flexible and more durable than metallic soles or protectors heretofore
in use.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing which shows, by way
of example, a sole intended' to be used on a child's boot.
The sole or protector proper a consists of two parts b and c hinged together at d.
Both parts are provided with recesses (indicated by cross hatching in the drawing)
in order to reduce weight. The part c has a tongue e which extends back under
the heel.
In consequence of the hinge d the action of the foot in walking is not
restrained by the metallic sole or protector, but on the contrary has a certain
amount of elasticity imparted to it thereby, which facilitates walking.
The metallic plate f for the heel is likewise recessed as shown by cross hatching.
The fixing of the sole or protector to the upper of the boot or shoe may be effected
in any suitable way, and the shape of the sole or protector may be varied according
to circumstances or taste.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is: :-
A metallic sole or protector for boots and shoes which consists of two parts b
and o hinged together, one of such parts, c, being provided with a tongue e which
extends back under the heel, substantially as described.
A Liquid Composition for the Removal and Prevention of Scale and Protection from Corrosion on Inside of Boilers.
Year: 1897

page_text: A Liquid Composition for the Removal and Prevention of Scale and
Protection from Corrosion on Inside of Boilers.
We, Toм SWIFT, Boilermaker, 84, Ellison Street, and GEORGE HENRY SWIFT,
Boiler Attendant, 88, Ellison Street, Hebburn-on-Tyne, County Durham, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A liquid composition for the removal and prevention of scale and protection from
corrosion on inside of boilers, the composition is composed of the following
ingredients, viz.
No. 1 Irish Moss
2 Carbonate of Potash
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3 Stockholm Tar
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4 Caustic Soda
"
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5 Soft Soap
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6 Tallow
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7 Cottonseed Oil
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1 lb.
1 lb.
2 lb.
13 lb.
1 lb.
1 lb.
2 pints.
Put No. 1 into ten gallons water and boil slowly for three hours and then add
the remainder of ingredients and boil down to eight gallons, then put the liquid
through a strainer into tins ready for use. The composition may either be injected
into the boiler or mixed with the water in supply tank and pumped into boiler.
Quantity one-half pint to one horse power.
Dated this 20th dex of Ananot 1007
A Liquid Composition for the Removal and Prevention of Scale and
Protection from Corrosion on Inside of Boilers.
We, TOM SWIFT, of 84, Ellison Street, Boilermaker, and GEORGE HENRY SWIFT,
of 88, Ellison Street, Boiler Attendant, Hebburn-on-Tyne, County Durham, 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 liquid composition for the removal and prevention of scale and protection from

page_text: corrosion on inside of boilers. The composition is composed of the following
ingredients.
No. 1 Irish Moss
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2 Carbonate of Potash
3 Stockholm Tar
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4 Soda Crystals
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5 Soft Soap
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6 Tallow
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7 Cottonseed Oil
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1 lb.
1 lb.
2 lb.
13 lb.
1 lb.
1 lb.
2 pints.
We put No. 1 into ten gallons fresh water and boil slowly in large vessel for
three hours, and then add remainder of ingredients and then boil the whole down
to eight gallons, stirring the composition all the time. We then put the liquid
through a strainer into tins ready for use, the composition may either be injected
into the boiler or mixed with the water in supply tank, and pumped into boiler,
quantity one half pint to one horse power of engine applied twice a week.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
The action of No. 1 when incorporated with the other ingredients in proportions
named in removing and preventing scale and protection from corrosion.
1000
Improvements in Valves for Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Valves for Pneumatic Tyres.
THOMAS LAW, 46, Lord Street, Wolverhampton, in the County of Stafford, Gun
Lock Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :—
The valve I respectfully desire to patent is constructed with an exterior case or
tube A Fig. 1 in drawings and has a rim at one end, and is screwed on outer surface,
for the purpose of allowing a plate and nut to be screwed down to bind it in the rim
of wheel.
The interior part or air plug B Fig. 2 wherein consists the principal part of my
improvements, is turned to fit tightly in the end of exterior case at dark parts
of B Fig. 2. One end is screwed for the purpose of attaching nipple of air pump,
and a hole is made nearly through to the end, then outwards at an acute angle to
allow the free passage of air, forced from pump along the said hole into the exterior
case, and so on into the inner or air tube of the tyre.
The air is prevented from returning by a small steel spring D Fig. 4 which is
attached by being fitted into a slot in enlarged part of air plug and secured by slot
being tightly closed upon it, and a small pin being screwed into the slightly flattened
side of air plug.
The other end of spring extends over the air hole, is padded with suitable material,
and when not being forced open as shewn in B Fig. 2 by the passing of air from
pump, effectually closes the hole, and so prevents the return of air through the air
plug.
A section of steel spring is shewn in D Fig. 4 with pad at one end and hole for
pin at the other.
In Fig. 2 B the spring is shewn as attached to air plug, and being forced open by
the passage of air from pump.
The air plug with spring attached is pushed into end of case, and kept in position
by a cap, fitting over pump end of plug and screwed on the exterior end of said
case.
The pump end of air plug is also covered by a suitable cap being screwed on when
not being used for inflateing purposes, E Fig. 5.
* There is no necessity for screwing or unscrewing, any part of the whole valve,
except the small cap from pump end of air plug. When this is done it remains only
for the air pump to be attached and the tyre filled with air.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The use of a flat steel spring, having a pad attached to the end which covers the
bole in air plug, and, which end is raised from its position covering the air passage,

page_text: by the air forced into air plug from pump, and every time the force of air is
exhausted, the padded end of spring returns to its place by its own elasticity, thus
preventing the return of air from the tyre or air tube.
Dated, this the Eighth day of November, One thousand, eight hundred, and
ninety seven
Improvements in Incandescence Mantles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 5th July, 1897-Accepted, 11th Sept.,
1897
Improvements in Incandescence Mantles.
I, ALBIN KIESEWALTER, of Limburg on the Lahn in the German Empire, Engineer
and Chemist. do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
My invention relates to improved incandescence mantles, the durability of
which is greater than that of those hitherto known.
My mantles are prepared in the following manner :-
The oxides applicable for incandescence purposes together with silicic acid are
brought into igneous flux together with caustic potash or soda, whereby a glassy
material is formed similar to the well known water glass, which is soluble in water.
When the aforesaid material in which is contained the incandescence substance com-
bined in suitable proportions, is dissolved in water suitable organic fabrics are
saturated with the aforesaid watery alkaline solution, and these fabrics are then freed
from excess of solution by pressure. The fabrics so treated are then further treated
with a suitable acid or an acid to which a reagent has been added which precipitates
the incandescence bodies rendering them insoluble both in water and also in the
acid employed, by this means the incandescence material is precipitated in the
fabric whilst the potash or soda present is converted into other salts. For instance
an alkaline calcium-waterglass solution can be treated with sulphuric acid alone
or with oxalic acid and hydrochloric acid mixed, whereby in both cases the cor-
responding calcium compound will be formed, which compound is insoluble both
in water and in excess of the acid present, and in the form of these insoluble
compounds will be precipitated in the fibres of the fabric and distributed through-
out the same. After the fabric has been thus treated the resulting soluble salts
are washed out of the same by means of water and the fabric is then applicable
for use as an incandescent mantle.
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 process for the preparation of incandescence mantles characterised by
the combination of the incandescence material in suitable proportions by means
of alkaline salts and igneous fusion into a corresponding water glass, and the
preparation from this material of a solution in water, with which solution suitable
organic fabrics are saturated and the incandescence material is then precipitated
in the said fabric by means of a mixture of suitable acids and reagents, and the
residual salts which are soluble in water are washed out of the fabric, whilst the
precipitated incandescence material which is insoluble in water and excess of
acid remains behind in the fabric,

page_text: 2. The improved incandescence mantles prepared substantially
Dated this 5th day of July 1897.
as described.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of London, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham,
Patent Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Toy, Applicable for use in Playing with Skittles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 12th Feb.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Toy, Applicable for use in Playing with Skittles.
I, KARL SCHÖNER, Teacher, of 5, Bockstrasse, Weimar, in the Kingdom of
Saxony, German Empire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
The present invention has reference to a toy for children, and consists in a device
for playing a game of skittles. One form of the toy is illustrated in the accompany-
ing drawing.
A is a frame, the upper cross beam of which is provided with a hole B. Between
the vertical sides A, sloping troughs are placed, furnished at their lower ends
with an opening G. When one or more balls O are dropped thro' the hole B, they
fall first upon the top trough F, then drop through the hole therçin, and descend
onto the next trough, to pass through the lower end of this latter, to the lowest, and
finally roll thro' the opening C into a box 1), which serves to collect the balls.
When the balls are intended to strike and overthrow the skittles K, they are all
taken out of the box D, and the slide E is removed, which ordinarily prevents the
balls rolling out of the box D.
The balls running down the troughs F, pass thro' the box D), and meet the
skittles K, which they overthrow in greater or less numbers, as in the ordinary way.
Instead of a plurality of skittles, one only may be placed opposite the outlet of D,
thus giving to the game more of the character of a game of chance.
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 toy consisting of a frame, or the like, A, and having troughs F, each pro-
vided with an opening G therein, in such manner that balls dropped upon these
troughs automatically fall from one trough to another, and finally are guided
through an opening in the frame, and through a box, to the skittles to be thrown
down.
2. A construction of the toy referred to in Claim 1, in which the box D is pro-
vided with a slide E to retain the balls and prevent them from rolling out, as above
explained.
Dated this 10th day of December 1897.
NEWTON & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Casks and the like
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Mar., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 29th Dec., 1897- Accepted, 5th Feb., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Casks and the like.
I, WILLIAM NOAKES, of 142, Spa Road, Bermondsey, in the County of Surrey, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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According to this invention the bottom of the cask or the like has all round its
edge a flange at right angles to it which fits the lower part of the body proferably
inside and in order to firmly fix the bottom in place this flange and the lower part
of the body are passed together through a pair of rolls one of which is provided
with depressions and the other with projections corresponding with the depressions.
In some cases a hoop is put on above the joint.
100x
Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Casks and the like.
I, WILLIAM NOAKES, of 142, Spa Road, Bermondsey, in the County of Surrey, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
porformed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
According to this invention the ends of metallic casks or cases are formed with
flanges all round their edges at right angles to them such flanges fitting onto the
body preferably inside. In order to keep the end in place the flange and body
are stamped or pressed in such a manner as to form depressions on one side of the
material and projections on the other the projections on the body or end fitting the
depressions in the end or body. A hoop may be placed over the joint.
The drawing shows a section of part of a cask or case. a is the body, b the end,
and bits flange. caro depressions fixing the body and flange together. d is a
hoop.
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:
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1. The combination of a body, an end, a flange on the end fitting the body,
depressions on one side of the body and flange, and projections on the other side, the
projections on the body or end fitting the depressions on the end or body.
2. Metallic casks and the like substantially as described and shown in the
drawing.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, THOMAS COOPER, of No. 1, Farfield Street, Kidderminster, in the County of
Worcester, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
My invention has for its object an improved locking device for cycles by which
I can lock the steerage head or the crank spindle to the bottom bracket or the hub
of the wheel in such a manner that it is impossible to wheel or ride the machine
so locked.
I will describe my invention as applied to the steerage head and from which its
application to the other parts will be readily understood. In carrying my inven-
tion into effect I form a slot on the bearing collar of the centre spindle with a
corresponding slot in the outer tube so as to allow a pin to be placed in, so as to
form a cottar running parallel to the said tube. To prevent the said cottar from
being withdrawn by anyone excepting those having the key, I, mount two three
or more washers on the centre-spindle at the point where the cottar intersects.
The cottar or key pin is slotted out to allow these washers to revolve freely and
it is not until the slots in the washers are all brought to the same relative position
that it is possible to withdraw the cottar pin. For the purpose of a key, the
washers are slotted or otherwise marked with certain devices which it is necessary
to bring into a certain position before the cottar pin can be removed and the two
parts unlocked. It will be seen that this device may be applied to the bottom
bracket to lock the crank spindle, or to the hubs, to lock the wheels to the spindle
with equal effect.
Dated this 2nd dex of Amil 1907
I, THOMAS COOPER, of No. 1, Farfield Street, Kidderminster, in the County of
Worcester, 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 has for its object an improved locking device for cycles, by which
I lock the steerage head or the crank spindle to the bottom bracket or the hubs
of the wheel in such a manner that it is impossible to wheel or ride the machine
when so locked while my arrangement is simple in action and easy manipulated.
No loose key or spanner is required to lock or unlock the head and the whole
arrangement is neat in appearance and cheap to manufacture. I will describo
my invention as applied to the steerage head and from which its application to the
other parts will be readily understood. In carrying my invention into effect. I form
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page_text: LEWIS WM. GOOLD,
Agent for Applicant, 5, Corporation Street, Birmingham.
An Improved Means for Adjusting Mats.
Year: 1897

page_text: An Improved Means for Adjusting Mats.
I JOHN STENNETT COLES of No 46 Grafton Road Worthing in the County of
Sussex Insurance Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
It consists of a metal lath of various lengths to be attached to mats fitting door-
ways or placed in any other position in the House where ever desired. The lath,
which is secured to the back of the mat, is held in its proper position by means of
a metal fitting secured to the floor at each end of the same.
JOHN STENNETT COLES
Applicant.
Au proved fans for Adjusting mats.
I JOHN STENNETT COLES of Woolston Lodge Tarring Road Worthing (and;
formerly of No 46 Grafton Road Worthing) in the County of Sussex, Insurance
Agent do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner tho
same to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertaindl in and by
the following statement:-
It consists of a Steel or Iron Lath of an appropriate length suited to the Mat
proposed to be held in its position by means of it the ends of which are shaped
as shewn on the drawing see Fig 1. which fit the holder Platus as shewn on
drawing see Fig 2. The Lath is perforated at proper distances and is sewn to
the underside of the Mat. Each Lath is secured in position by means of two of
the fittings as shewn on drawing see Fig 2 these latter are attached to the floor
by means of screws or nails. Fig No. 3. shews one of the Mat Laths held in
position between the two sockets or holders secured to the floor. The Lath is
sprung into and out of the sockets.
Having now 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 Metal Lath attached to the underside of a Mat the ends of which fit into
sockets secured to the floor substantially as described.
Doll this first day of VL
1007
Improvements in and relating to Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in and relating to Boots and Shoes.
I, JAMES DICK, of Greenhead, in the County of the City of Glasgow, Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention to be as follows:-
This invention has reference to improvements in and relating to boots and shoes.
According to my improvements I use an outer sole of leather, and secure a
marginal welt round the top outer edges of same. On the upper or inner surface of
this leather sole and within the inside edge of welt, I cement or secure an inner sole
or binder consisting of one or more layers of canvas impregnated with gutta percha
solution. This thoroughly binds the outer leather sole and prevents same from
stretching so that a maximum wearing effect is obtained.
A layer of plastic gutta percha is placed round the edge surface of canvas gutta
sole and along its centre, and this is cemented by heat and pressure on to the inner
leather sole of boot to which the upper is attached.
W. R. M. THOMSON & Co.,
96, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, Agents.
Improvements in and relating to Boots and Shoes.
I, JAMES DICK, of Greenhead, in the County of the City of Glasgow, Manu-
facturer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement, that is to say:-
This invention has reference to improvements in and relating to boots and shoes.
According to my improvements I use an outer sole of leather, and secure a
marginal welt round the top outer edges of same. On the upper or inner surface
of this leather sole and within the inside edge of welt, I cement or secure an inner
or intermediate sole or binder consisting of one or more layers of canvas im-
pregnated with gutta percha solution. This thoroughly binds the outer leather
sole and prevents same from stretching so that a maximum wearing effect is obtained.
A layer of plastic gutta percha is placed round the edge surface of canvas gutta
sole and along its centre, and this is cemented by heat and pressure on to a further
inner leather sole of boot to which the upper is attached.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
The manufacture and use of boots and shoes with composite soles consisting of
leather and of canvas impregnated with gutta percha solution, substantially as
herein set forth.
1000
An Improved Hand Protector for Sportsmen.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 2nd Oct.,
1897
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Hand Protector for Sportsmen.
I, ATHOL STUART PURDEY of 57 & 58 South Audley Street in the County of
Middlesex, Gun Maker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
It is well known that, in rapid firing, a gun will become quickly heated, and
that to an extent which is a great discomfort to the sportsman.
Now the object of the present invention is to remove this disadvantage, without
interfering with the facile manipulation of the gun.
To this end, I construct the sportsman's left-hand glove with protecting pads
at such parts of the fingers and thumb as will enable the sportsman to grasp the
gun firmly, notwithstanding the acquired heat of the barrel.
In the accompanying drawing,
Fig. 1 shows the palm of a left-hand glove made according to my invention,
and preferably of leather, a portion being cut away at the ball of the thumb, to
expose to view the construction of the padding.
Fig. 2 is a back view of the glove, showing the extension of the padding to
the back of the fore finger and to the back of the thumb, which extension will
cover those parts of the sides of the finger and thumb which are liable to come
into contact with the heated metal, when grasping the gun.
On the inner face of the fingers, and also on the thumb and ball of the thumb,
patches a a of thin leather are sewn, and between the glove and these patches
I place a thin layer of a non-conductor of heat, such as asbestos, which is repre-
sented at b, Fig. 1
The shape and position of the padding formed by the patches a and the inter-
vening material b, may vary in extent, according to the fancy or requirements
of the wearer of the glove, but the arrangement I have shown in the drawing
has been found convenient in practice, and may serve for the generality of sports-
men, and afford an effectual protection against the acquired heat of the barrel.
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:
An improved hand protector or padded glove for sportsmen as above described.
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Fastening Device applicable to Braces and other Articles of Clothing, Straps, and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 26th Feb.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Fastening Device applicable to Braces and other Articles of Clothing,
Straps, and the like.
I, PETER JENSEN, of 77, Chancery Lane, London, Chartered Patent Agent, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed (a communication to me from abroad by Heinrich Schmitz, of Josefshof,
near Bonn, Germany, Landowner), to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:
This invention consists of a fastening device applicable to braces and other
articles of clothing, straps and the like. When applied to braces the brottons
on the trousers or breeches are done away with, and it has also the advantage, that
it may be readily taken off or again attached. as desired.
The invention consists essentially of a lever which presses the fabric of the brace
against a plate, preventing thereby any loosening of the device. It is constructed
as follows, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in which
Figure 1 is a side view, shewing the device closed.
Figure 2 a plan of same and
Figure 3 a front view;
Figure 4 is a side view shewing the device opened and
Figure 5 a plan of same.
The stamped plate a is bent at one end, so as to form a hook, to which may be
appended the brace. On both sides the plate is provided with two shoulders or
lugs b, in which is pivoted a lever c, formed and mounted in such a manner, as
to press strongly against the fabric of the brace introduced between it and the
plate, thereby producing a firm connection of the device with the fabric. In
order to increase this effect the part of the lever pressing against the fabric, is
provided with recesses and projections & corresponding to projections e on the plate.
This device is very simple and may be readily attached and detached at any required
part of the edge of the breeches. It may also be used for any other suitable pur-
poses for attaching something to an article made of a fabric or other soft material
as for instance leather without damaging the latter.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said in-
vention, as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:-
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1. A fastening device applicable to braces and other articles of clothing, straps
and the like characterized by a plate a bent at one end so as to form a hook, and
provided with two shoulders or lugs b, in which is pivoted a lever c in such a manner,
as to press the fabric strongly against the plate, substantially as described and
for the purposes set forth.
2. In devices of the kind mentioned in Claim 1 a lever c provided on its lower
Year: 1897

page_text: JOHN WILKINSON, 26, Thavies Inn, Holborn, London, Clerk, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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This invention consists of a vessel or container made of china or porcelain ware
in combination with an inside tube of metal or other material arranged with certain
mechanism for the reception of a candle-the whole forming a table lamp or
light.
JOHN WILKINSON, 26, Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London, E.C., Clerk, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention consists of a decorated and embellished vessel or container,
made of china or porcelain ware and fitted with an inside tube of metal or any
other suitable material-which inner tube is arranged and fashioned for the
reception of a candle. A reference to the annexed diagrams will explain its
construction:-
The inner metal (or other) tube A is screwed to the base of the china or porcelain
vessel or container b, at the point C, and folded over a worm or bevel on the top
of the vessel or container at the point d. Inside the metal (or other) tube and
affixed to the bottom of the same is a spiral spring E which forces the candle
upwards as it burns to maintain the flame at the same level on the principle of
a carriage or reading lamp. The candle is inserted at the point which is a
moveable nozzle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. The principle of an embellished and decorated china or porcelain vessel or
container in combination with metal or other fittings after the manner described
and specified and for the purpose set forth.

page_text: 2. That this china or porcelain lamp derives its illuminating principle from a
candle by the combination of the china or porcelain lamp container with the
mechanism described.
3. I claim the principle of any shape or form made in china or porcelain to
represent a table lamp or light in combination with the mechanism before men-
tioned and specified and for the purpose herein described and set forth.
Dated this 29th day of August 1898.
JOHN WILKINSON.
An Improved Process of Producing Cores for Metal Castings of all kinds.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Dec., 1897-Accepted, 19th Feb.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Process of Producing Cores for Metal Castings of all
kinds.
We, HENRY QUISTORP, Director, of 7, Spandanerberg, Westend, and Dr. HEINRICH
SPATZ, Chemist, of 19, Goltzstrasse, both of Berlin, in the Empire of Germany, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained, in and by the following
statement:
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This invention relates to an improved process of producing cores for metal cast-
ings of all kinds.
The cores, which, according to this invention, are cemented by means of an
organic binding agent, for instance ammoniacal, neutral resinous soap; or in some
cases resins, are mixed with the moulding-sand in such a manner, that in every
100 grammes of moulding sand, 5 grammes of resins or resinous acids are employed.
The cores obtained by this process, possess the quality of decomposing at a
higher temperature and of separating into minute pieces when cooled down, so as
to admit of their being poured out like sand or dust, contrary to the cumbersome
method of beating or chiselling them out.
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:-
A method of producing cores for metal castings of all kinds, its characteristic
feature consisting in mixing the moulding sand with ammoniacal neutral resinous
soap, resins or resinous acids, so that, after the cooling of the moulds, the cores can
be poured out in the form of sand or dust.
11907
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, THOMAS GRIFFITH, Manager, of 56 Erskine Street, Manchester, 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 improvements in felt stair pads or felt coverings for the
treads of stairs or landings or other similar purposes where a soft material such as
woollen felt is required to support a carpet or mat or other covering in order to
render the tread quieter and cause the carpet or mat or other covering to wear a
greater length of time; and my invention consists of improving such stair pads
by combining with the materials of which they are made the essence of cedar wood,
pine wood, eucalyptus wood, sandal wood or other aromatic wood thereby rendering
them pleasant to smell and protecting them and the carpets laid upon them from
the attacks of moths and other insects, or the woods themselves may be reduced to
powder or small shavings and be mixed with the material before it is felted or
sprinkled in layers in the interior of the pads during the process of felting.
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 :-
Stair pads of soft material impregnated with or containing essences or substances
substantially as described.
Fire Lighter and Cooking Stove.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Gas Fire Lighter and Cooking Stove.
WILLIAM ERNEST READ, 10, Station Road, Lower Weston, Bath, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
An apparatus to fix in the bars, of stoves grates ranges or the like when in use
for lighting fires, or fixed to stand when in use as cooking stove.
It consists of three four or more tubes, connected to one tube, to whitch gas is
supplied from any ordinary gas fitting.
1
L Cantomban 1907
I, WILLIAM ERNEST READ, 10, Station Road, Lower Weston, Bath, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
An apparatus to fit in the bars of stoves grates, ranges or the like when in use
for lighting fires, or fixed to stand when in use as cooking stove.
It consists of three, four, or more tubes connected to one tube to which gas is
supplied from any ordinary gas fitting.
Referring to the annexed drawings,
Figure 1 is a plan view showing my invention.
Figure 2 plan view of modified shape of same.
a are bent tubes which are perforated as shewn at b and are in connection with
the supply tube c. This supply tube c is provided with an aperture d for the
admission of air. The gas enters by the inlet e and may be conveyed thereto by
means of india rubber tubing or other suitable connection. In use the perforated
tubes are inserted in the grate or fire place and the gas ignited at the apertures,
which will then light the fuel and the device may then be withdrawn when the fuel
is sufficiently ignited. I may, if desired, dispense with the fuel in the grate
and employ the ignited gas for the purpose of cooking without the intervention of
fuel.
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 cas fire lighter and cooking stove consisting of bent perforated tubes in

page_text: connection with a supply pipe having an aperture for the admission of air and an
inlet for the admission of gas substantially as and for the purpose described and
illustrated herein.
An Ornamental Belt for Lady Cyclists.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 23rd Oct., 1897
COMTUMIE DI VITTUATION.
An Ornamental Belt for Lady Cyclists.
THOMAS FRANCIS FAGG, Mechanic, 58 Linden Crescent Folkestone, Kent, 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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DRAWING 1 SHEET.
A leather belt A is required, to be fastened in the usual way by being sewn
round the fasteners C at the points B and interlinked by the S. The wheel G
from the box of which on the inside N and the outside R to have the spokes run
according to the letter V, to the grooved tyre K, on which is to be a small india-
rubber tyre.
The wheels to be fastened on the belt at short distances apart by spindles which
are to have flat round heads on the insides to stop them from slipping through the
eyelets E and screwed on by the nut I, so as to be able to take them off to clean.
The wheels, fasteners, & eyelets to be made of any metal, composition of metal,
plated or gilded.
Fig. 1 represents the belt in a plain state, showing the fasteners, interlink, &
the eyelets through which the spindles come for the wheels to be fastened on.
Fig. 2 represents the belt with the wheels fastened thereto, showing how they
should be fixed, the size of them, & likewise the distances apart they should be
from each other.
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 design of the ornamental belt excepting the fasteners.
2. The means of fixing the wheels to the belt.
Improvement in or relating to Lamp Chimneys.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June, 1897-Accepted, 17th July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in or relating to Lamp Chimneys.
I, HEINRICH MICHALEK of 35, Schutzengasse Reichenberg in the Kingdom of
Bohemia, and Austrian Empire, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The
My invention relates to a lamp chimney with protecting envelope.
improvement consists in forming the lamp chimney with an outward protecting
envelope which also consists of a glass cylinder and which is united at the foot to the
inner cylinder in one piece. The said outer cylinder will become only moderately
warm in use consequently will not be liable to crack in a draught and will also protect
the inner cylinder from breakage on account of sudden changes of temperature or
contraction.
The accompanying drawing illustrates three of the usual forms of lamp chimneys
provided with my protective envelope in the manner indicated.
Figure 1 shows a smooth bore chimney being a so-called "gas light chimney" A;
to this is added the outer cylinder A2, which is contracted underneath to the dimension
corresponding to the diameter of the inner cylinder and the two are fused together at
a. In like manner the contracted cylinder B (Figure 2) is provided with a smooth
bore protecting cylinder. The bulbous cylinder C (Figure 3) is provided in the same
manner with a protective cylinder also bulbous and the two fused together underneath
as shown in the drawing.
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:
An improved,lamp chimney having a protective envelope surrounding the chimney
and corresponding to its shape and fused together with the chimney at the foot
thereof.
Dated this 11th day of June 1897.
W. P. THOMSON & Co.,
London, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham,
Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, LUDWIG KOCH, of 51 Kreuzstrasse, Breslau, Prussia, in the Empire of Germany,
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:-
The present invention relates to a cuff holder by means of which the trouble-
some forward and backward slipping of loose cuffs is prevented. The cuff holder
consists of a small metal or other plate preferably of steel having a bent spring
tongue under which the edge of the cuff is inserted.
The plate unlike other cuff holders is not secured to the shirt sleeve but to the
coat sleeve which enables the cuff to follow all the movements of the sleeve and thus
to set well under all circumstances.
The arrangement is shown on the accompanying drawing in which
Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement of the cuff holder on the coat sleeve while
Fig. 2 is a plan view of the same and
Fig. 3 a longitudinal section.
The cun holder consists of a small plate a (Fig. 2) from which a tongue or blade
is so bent out as to act as a spring. The small plate a is preferably about two or
three inches long and about three quarter of an inch wide while the tongue b is
about an inch and a half or two inches long by a quarter of an inch wide.
b
The two longitudinal strips of the plate a on both sides of the tongue 6 may be
roughened or fluted or grooved in order to allow an increased amount of friction
to the cuff to prevent it from slipping.
The plate a is secured by sewing it by means of the holes c to the coat sleeve A
(Fig. 1) and the cuff B is inserted from below between the plate a and the
tongue b.
When the cuff is inserted its position can in consequence of the amount of
adjustment allowed by the length of the tongue be altered according to taste and
The
wish without having to move the cuff holder after having been once sewn on.
present construction also enables the cuff to be removed with ease without taking
off the coat for example when it is necessary to wash the hands.
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:-
1. A cuff holder consisting of a plate of metal or other material provided with a
spring tongue substantially as described.

page_text: 2. A cuff holder consisting of a plate as a the surface which is grooved or fluted
and a spring blade as 6 substantially as described.
Improvements in Ventilators.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd July, 1897-Accepted, 25th Sept., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ventilators.
GEORGE HARRIS HAYWOOD Effingham Works Rotherham, Yorks 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 present invention relates to Ventilators used for ventilating rooms or other
places by allowing the escape of vitiated air, or for the admission of pure air and
more especially to the form of such ventilator for which Letters Patent
granted to George Harris Haywood & George Williams dated May 25th
A.D. 1885 & numbered 6465.
were
The ventilator described in the Specification of the said Letters Patent consisted
of a box or chamber (a), into the open front of which is fixed a small open
frame (6), across which are arranged a number of inclined plates or louvre
boards (c), the regulation of the quantity of air passing through the latter being
effected by means of a transverse opening (d) at the back of the outer box first
described, to which opening is fitted a moveable transverse plate (e) turning upon
pivots at its ends in such manner that when allowed to lie flat, the opening at
the back of the box is open to its full extent, but when raised upon its pivots,
it closes the opening, its back edge coming in contact with the upper edge of
the opening. The moveable plate had a lever attached to it, passing up &
forward between two of the inclined plates or louvre boards, and a cord, chain or
wire attached to the lever by which the moveable pivotted plate, could be opened
or closed as desired. This lever used to catch or bite the sides of the hole,
through which it worked & so prevented the free working of the transverse plate.
The improved ventilator entirely does away with this objection. The moveable
pivotted plate (e) has a cord or chain (f) attached to it which passes over a
pulley (g) or pullies placed in any convenient position, preferably at the top, by
which the transverse plate (e) is opened or closed as desired.
.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is.
No. 1. A louvred ventilator that can be opened or closed, independently of the
louvres (c) which are a fixture.
No. 2. That there are no louvres to stick fast.