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Improvements in Ladies' Long Gloves.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Mar., 1898-Accepted, 7th May, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ladies' Long Gloves.
I, FREDERICK WILLIAM GOLBY, of 36, Chancery Lane, in the County of
Middlesex, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me by J. HORN, of Busen-
dorf, Lorraine, Germany, Merchant, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
:-
This invention relates to improvements in ladies long gloves, and the object of the
invention is to produce long gloves from which it is possible to free the fingers
without the necessity of entirely pulling off the gloves.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which Fig. 1 is
a front view of the improved glove, and Figs. 2 and 3 are side views of the same,
the fingers being free.
The glove is made so that the inner palm of the glove can be unbuttoned, as shown
in Fig. 1. Therefore, to free the fingers of the hand, it is only necessary to unbutton
the inner palm of the glove and to pull off the fingers of the glove from the fingers
of the hand; this can be easily done, as the material of the glove is very pliable. If
the fingers are required to be used only for a short time, the glove-fingers may be
left hanging down, as shown in Fig. 2; otherwise the glove-fingers are rolled up
and fastened to the back of the hand by means of a small button being provided
there for this purpose, as shown in Fig. 3.
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. Ladies long gloves having the inner palm of the glove, made to unbutton so as
to allow the fingers to be freed, substantially as described.
2. In ladies long gloves of the kind indicated in Claim 1, the combination of
the inner palm of the glove made to unbutton with means for fastening said
palm to the back of the hand of the glove, substantially as described.
Dated this 28th day of March 1898.
Improvements in Candle Holders.
Year: 1898

page_text: I, JAMES POWER HEATON, of the Firm of Ash Brothers, of Dartmouth Street, in
the City of Birmingham, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
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This invention relates to that class of candle holder in which the nozzle or
socket is provided with inwardly extending blades or webs, onto which the base
of the candle is forced and penetrated thereby, thus firmly holding the candle in
an erect position.
Usually such knife-like blades or webs which are directed radially towards the
centre of the socket and are preferably rounded off at their upper edges so as to
form a lead for the introduction of the candle over, are made separate from the
walls of the socket, nozzle or holder and are usually attached thereto by rivetting
or soldering.
Now my invention relates to the making of the said blades webs or tongues,
which extend into the well of the holder, out of the metal composing the sides of
the same, by first slitting out and then pressing the blade or web parts inwards,
thus forming the desired candle-securing means integral with the body of the
candle or socket.
The blades may be in series of any number and may also be in the form of prongs
or fangs, whilst instead of making the blades from the walls of the socket, they
may be fashioned out of a strip of metal, which is subsequently dropped.
Dated this 22nd day of January 1800
JAMES POWER HEATON.
By Henry Skerrett,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Candle Holders.
I, JAMES POWER HEATON, of the Firm of Ash Brothers, of Dartmouth Street, in
the City of Birmingham, 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 that class of candle holder in which the nozzle or

page_text: said blades or radiating tongues integrally out of the metal of the walls of the
socket or holder, substantially as herein described and set forth.
Dated this fith day of September 1898.
JAMES POWER HEATON,
By Henry Skerrett,
24, Temple Row, Birmingham, Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Carbide of Calcium.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 11th June, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Carbide of Calcium.
I, EDWARD TOOTH, of No. 42, Wells Street, Redfern, near Sydney, in the Colony
of New South Wales, Chemical Plumber, 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 manufacture of carbide of calcium from new in-
gredients subjected to electrical heat. For this purpose 30 parts by weight of tar
in which is incorporated about 2 per cent. of molasses or of a mixture of sugar and
water, are mixed with about 36 parts by weight of lime. To these materials may
be added about 10 per cent. of coal slack or screenings.
The molasses or sugar and water might be dispensed with but the result would
not be so satisfactory. The ingredients mentioned are well mixed to a plastic
consistence and the mixture is placed in moulds or casings of refractory material.
Through the ends of each mould or casing are inserted carbon electrodes and about
the middle of the mould or casing is placed a carbon disc or diaphragm which the
points of the electrodes touch or nearly touch, so that when they are traversed
by a current of electricity the carbon points and diaphragm and the material sur-
rounding them are heated to incandescence. As the carbide of calcium is formed
by the heat, the carbon diaphragm and the carbon electrodes consume and become
incorporated in the carbide until the whole of the contents of the mould or casing
including the carbon electrodes and diaphragm are converted into carbide of
calcium
The moulds or casings of refractory material are preferably cylindrical and
of such size as to produce convenient cartridges or blocks of carbide of calcium.
A number of the moulds or casings may be connected in the one electrical circuit.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
1. The manufacture of carbide of calcium by mixing tar and lime to a plastic
consistence and subjecting the mixture in refractory moulds or casings to an
electric current, substantially as described.
2. The manufacture of carbide of calcium by mixing tar and molasses or sugar
and water and unslaked lime to a plastic consistence and subjecting the mixture
in refractory moulds or casings to an electric current, substantially as described.
3. In the manufacture of carbide of calcium from the materials set forth in the
preceding claims, the addition of coal slack or dust, substantially as described.
4. For the manufacture of carbide of calcium as above set forth, the use of a
refractory mould or casing having carbon electrodes inserted through its ends to

page_text: meet or nearly meet a middle disc or diaphragm of carbon, substantially as
described.
11
1011
1
1000
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to Bobbins for Sewing Machines and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Mar., 1898-Accepted, 9th Apr.,
1898.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Bobbins for Sewing Machines
and the like.
I, WILHELM EISELT, of 52, Blumenstrasse, Dresden, Saxony, in the German
Empire, Factory Director, do hereby declare the nature of my said 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 object of my invention is to adapt the improvements described in my previous
Specification No. 22,935, relating to longitudinal bobbins, to what is known as
circular or disc bobbins.
The application of the lower thread in sewing machines by means of the circular
or ring shuttle system has hitherto been effected in such a manner that the thread
had to be brought from a larger spool on to the smaller ring or circular shuttle
spool. The small spool, and consequently the small quantity of thread carried
thereon, also causes frequent delays in the work; which disadvantages are overcome
in a simple manner by means of my improved bobbin for sewing machines with
circular or ring shuttles.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascer-
tained reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar
letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is a plan; Fig. 2 is a section on the line ab of Fig. 1; and Fig. 3 is
another plan illustrating the application of my invention in disc form.
Fig. 4 shows the ordinary bobbin, in plan and section, the thread W being
wound upon a spool X.
Fig. 5 illustrates my improved bobbin, in plan and section, without a spool or a
spindle.
S is the circular shuttle, p is the improved bobbin, and e is the thread, the bobbin
being simply laid in the shuttle, as shown, and the thread being drawn from the
centre through guide holes, to furnish the required tension, as shown in Fig. 1
or directly from the centre as shown in Fig. 3.
It is obvious that the unwinding of the thread may be effected from the peri-
phery of the bobbin, but this is not so advantageous as from the centre. Also the
thread may be arranged in superimposed circular layers.
My invention enables the interior of the shuttle to be filled with thread to its
greatest extent, having neither spool nor spindle. The further advantages consist
in the facilities afforded for insertion and exchanging of the bobbin increasing the
utility of the sewing machine, and enabling the bobbins to be made up according
to definite weights of material.
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 improved method of forming bobbins for sewing machines having circular
or ring shuttles, without spools or spindles, the unwinding being effected either from

page_text: the centre or the periphery, substantially as herein before described and illustrated
by the drawings.
Dated 7th March 1800
GEORGE DOWNING & SONS,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agents.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Nov., 1898-Accepted, 25th Feb.,
1899

page_text: In order to release the plunger after having been pressed home, the pawl G
must be raised out of the slot or groove H and this I effect by providing the
one end of the pawl with an armature M arranged above an electro magnet N
which becomes energised by a current of electricity. The magnet thus attracts
the armature M and lifts the pawl out of the groove H, when the plunger at
once returns to its normal position under the influence of the spring in the
chair A.
The current of electricity can only be completed with the consent and by the
aid of the men in charge of the cabins on each side of the switched out cabin or
cabins and is effected by a wire P extending from the cabins Q, Q1 (Fig. 1)
(termed switch controlling cabins.) These wires are earthed at 9 and provided
with an ordinary spring push or plunger switch, not shewn, which must be
pressed by the men in their respective cabins at the same time, any usual signalling
or indicating mechanism being employed by the men for communicating with
each other. Or it may be connected so that each man has to press his respective
line clear" plunger, or pin the respective handle to "line clear" in their
instruments. The completing of the circuit by this means releases the plunger
and restores the use of the usual electric block or train signalling instrument by
the contact being again completed at the points L.
An electric indicator R may also be employed to indicate, through an opening
or "off."
in the instrument case, when the current is
⚫ on
"
I have described the foregoing as an example but I desire it to be understood
that the instrument may be employed with any type of interlocking apparatus
or any type of electric block or train signalling instrument and that I do not
limit myself to the precise details hereinbefore described as it is obvious that they
may be modified without in any way departing from the scope of my invention.
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: Interlocking point and signal levers simultaneously with and by the operation
of putting on the electric block or train signalling switch, whereby the levers
are secured in safety during the time the switch is on and only released with the
consent and by the aid of the men in charge of the section that is switched out,
through the current of electricity controlled by them, substantially as herein before
described and shewn in the accompanying drawings.
2. The general arrangement, construction and combination of parts constituting
the instrument for interlocking railway point and signal levers with electric
block or train signalling switch on double lines of railway, substantially as
hereinbefore described and shewn in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 22nd day of November 1898
JOHNSONS,
Petitioner's Agents, 115, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
KTABRANK
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 9th May, 1898-Accepted, 9th July, 1898
A communication by THE CHEMISCH-ELEKTRISCHE FABRIK PROMETHEUS"
GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG, of Bockenheim, Frankfort-on-
the-Main, in the Empire of Germany, Electricians.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M.E., of the Agency for Foreign
Patent Solicitors, 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, and 6, Bank Street, Manchester,
both in the County of Lancaster, 118, New Street, Birmingham, in the County
of Warwick, and 322, High Holborn, in the County of Middlesex, Civil 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 electric resistances formed of a metallic coating
burned on a suitable insulating material. For the insulating material lacs or
varnishes such for instance as superfine copal varnish are used which do not
carbonize at the temperatures at which the metallic lustres or enamel colours
are deposited.
As metallic coatings, that is as resistance layers there are employed layers
of precious metals which in turn are burnt on the above mentioned varnish
layers in the manner of porcelain decoration.
The hard copal varnishes employed are firmly burnt onto the metallic sur-
faces employed (cooking vessels, heating apparatuses and the like). In order
to attain this object the varnish is spread several times with a brush
metallic surfaces and after each application fired in an oven or kiln of about
250° Centigrade.
on the
The layer of varnish is in this manner firmly attached to the metallic surfaces
and forms an excellent and durable insulating layer.
The coating of precious metals is then applied and burnt on in the usual way.
For this purpose a lower temperature is sufficient than is required for burning
on enamel or the like.
This improvement shows a considerable advance over the insulating layers
hitherto employed as the covering of precious metals can be lighter burnt on
and yet be thoroughly permanent.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated
to me by my foreign correspondents; I declare that what I claim is:-
Electric resistances consisting of layers of copal varnish burnt on metallic
surfaces as insulating material, and layers of precious metals burnt on these

page_text: copal layers, as resistance material, the said copal layers being such as will not
carbonize at the same temperatures at which metallic lustres or enamel colours
are deposited, substantially as herein before described.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Agents.
Improvements in Voltaic Cells having Dry Plates which may be Regenerated.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 17th Dec., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Voltaic Cells having Dry Plates which may be
Regenerated.
I, HERMANN SCHLOSS, of No. 74, Blumen Strasse, in the City of Berlin, in the
Kingdom of Prussia, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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The present invention relates to voltaic cells the plates of which are saturated
with sulphuric acid, or other chemical agent, and then dried, in order that this
agent may be formed again in the presence of water, for the purpose of producing
the electrolyte.
The disadvantage attending the use of such dry plates as at present made is,
that in spite of the most careful packing, the sulphuric acid absorbs moisture
from the air, and becomes fluid.
In order to prevent this, according to the present invention the surface of the
plate is treated with water-glass, whereby a dense layer is formed preventing
the sulphuric acid being acted upon by the moisture of the air.
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 voltaic cells having dry plates which may be regenerated, the application of
a coating of water-glass to the surface of said plates, for the purpose of protecting
them against the influence of the moisture of the air, substantially as herein before
Bet forth
Dated this 13th day of November 1898.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Electrical Speed Indicators.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 28th Jan., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Electrical Speed Indicators.
I, KARL OBST, of Merseburger Strasse, 147, Halle / in the Empire of Germany,
Foreman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
The subject of the present invention is an electrical speed indicator, having
direct reading, which, compared with the so-called "tachometers" hitherto in use,
shews this advantage, that, by means of a simple electrical circuit, the device
which indicates the speed of the engine under supervision may be placed any-
where.
The annexed drawing illustrates the invention applied at the crank shaft of a
steam engine.
As may be seen from the drawing, the shaft a, the speed of revolution of which
is to be indicated, carries a cog-wheel b, which rotates the double T armature c
of a permanent magnet d.
The current thereby produced is carried, by means of the circuit e, to an
apparatus, the construction of which is similar to that of a pressure indicator,
and the graduation of which must be done empirically. As an example, this
indicating apparatus in the present case consists of a spool or solenoid coil f on
the circuit e, which draws into itself the core or solenoid h, which is suspended
on the pointer axis, so that it can oscillate; and it is provided with a pointer g,
of which is the axis, which moves over the scale on the dial of the instrument.
The position of the hand g at a normal speed of the engine may suitably be
indicated by a red line, and any deviations may be read off directly.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
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1. An electrical speed indicator, consisting of an armature of an electro mag-
netic device actuated by a shaft, the revolutions of which it is caused to indicate,
the strength of current from which causes the indicating device to shew the
number of revolutions per unit of time; substantially as set forth.
2. The speed indicating apparatus set forth with reference to and shewn in the
drawings.
Improvements in or relating to Carts and similar Vehicles.
Year: 1898

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Carts and similar Vehicles.
I, WENZEL WEYROSTEK of Zizkov near Prague, in the Empire of Austria,
Railway Official, 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 cart or vehicle constructed so as to enable its contents
(such as sand etc.) to be discharged very quickly and easily and is chiefly con-
stituted by a closed casing the bottom of which, instead of being horizontal as is
usual has the shape of a roof or arch so that when the sides are opened the material
falls to the ground along the sloping walls.
In the accompanying drawings a cart according to the present invention is shown
in Fig. 1 in elevation and in Fig. 2 in plan Fig. 3 being a cross-section of Fig. 1 and
Fig. 4 is a cross section of the cart with the side walls open.
A goods receptacle K is mounted in any usual manner on the frame G. The two
sides are constituted by two folding walls A and B mounted on hinges a and pro-
vided with strengthening bars l. These walls are held closed by means of the
usual locking devices c. In some cases the sides may be hinged at the bottom
so that they fold down over the wheels.
The
On the inner surface of the two front walls of the receptacle are arranged
two bars or supports 6 which are chamfered on both sides at the top.
bottom of the receptacle K is constituted by two boards or floors CD sup-
ported at one side on the bars 6 and on the other side for instance with their
lower ends on the bars k forming the joints between the side and front
walls of the body of the vehicle, so that they form a double sloping roof or
structure.
When it is desired to discharge the material the locking device c is released
and the side walls A B turned outwards (Fig. 4). The material then immediately.
falls to the ground, without necessitating the use of a spade or the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A cart or similar vehicle the body of which is provided with a roof
or arch shaped bottom and hinged sides substantially as and for the purpose
described.
2. In a cart or vehicle of the character described a construction of the bottom
portion comprising two downwardly and outwardly inclined surfaces CD supported

page_text: at their upper meeting edges by chamfered bars b at the front and rear walls of the
vehicle and at their lower edges by bars & substantially as described.
3. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete cart
body substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 4th day of Anmil 1908
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Apparatus for Carburetting Air.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improved Apparatus for Carburetting Air.
I, MAXIMILIAN HEINRICH JOLLES, Civil Engineer, of 54, Taubenstrasse, Berlin, W.,
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 :-
This carburator consists of a cylindrical chamber g divided into several compart-
ments as shown by the vertical section shown in the accompanying sheet of drawings.
There are two series of compartments of which the first series g¹ communicate one
with the other whilst being separated from the other series w which are also in com-
munication with each other. The compartments g¹ are filled with a capillary material
such as wood wool, felt or the like, and are supplied with gasoline through the
cock gl, this gasoline being absorbed by the capillary material and thereby obtaining
a large evaporating surface. Air under pressure enters at 1 and is forced through the
compartments g¹. The air is saturated with the gasoline and passes in the direction
of the arrows out of the carburator as lighting gas. The excess of gasoline is removed
through the cock x. As the gasoline in the carburation is cooled so that it sinks
under the requisite temperature of evaporation, the compartments w, alternating with
the compartments g¹, are arranged and can be filled with warm water, which, after
opening the cock L¹ to permit the escape of the air enters through the cock w¹. This
arrangement of the warming bath compartments has for its object to warm all the
gasoline compartments in the most equal manner possible by presenting the largest
possible surface of the warming bath, which has not been attained in previous known
arrangements of warming baths as they were either surrounded by the carburator and
did not influence the most distant parts thereof, or they surrounded the carburator
itself and did not sufficiently influence the centre thereof.
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 carburator for air gas automatic apparatus characterised by the air forced in pass-
ing through compartments arranged one under the other and supplied with gasoline
and a capillary material until saturation to an illuminating gas, whilst between these
compartments horizontally inserted compartments form a warming bath presenting
the greatest possible surface.
1
1000
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
evice for Scraping the Tongue and for Rinsing the Cavity of the Mouth.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Feb., 1898-Accepted, 26th Mar., 1898
evice for Scraping the Tongue and for Rinsing the Cavity of the
Mouth.
I, FREDERICK WILLIAM GOLBY, of 36, Chancery Lane, in the County of Middlesex,
Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, as communicated to me by BRUNO BUCHMANN, of Wiesbaden,
Germany, Innkeeper, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to a device for scraping the tongue and for rinsing the
cavity of the mouth.
The device is shown in the annexed drawing in which Figure 1 is a perspective
view and Figure 2 is a horizontal section. Figures 3 and 4 are sections taken on the
lines III. III. and IV.-IV. of Figures 1 and 2.
A U-shaped tube B is provided at its opeu extremity with an india-rubber ball D,
while its closed extremity is furnished with a handle E, see Figures 1 and 2.
Furthermore in the middle of the bend or curved part of this tube is secured a
spring finger piece G, Figs. 1 and 3, while each of the straight limbs of the tube
B is provided with a flat eye F, see Figures 1, 2 and 4. These eyes F embrace the
extremities of a U-shaped scraper A which is also clipped between the spring finger
piece G, and the tube B, so that it can be released therefrom in an easy manner.
The edge of the scraper A is directed downwardly. The tube B is provided at
its under side with perforations C, in its bent or curved part, see Figures 2 and 3.
Through these perforations C the contents of the india-rubber ball D can be expelled
by pressure and caused to enter the cavity of the mouth. The purpose of the
handle E is to facilitate the introduction of the device into the cavity of the mouth
and it is held by one hand while the other holds the india-rubber ball D.
The tube B as well as the finger piece G and the eyes F are preferably made
of metal but the scraper A is made of horn, celluloid, ebonite, bone, wood or the
like.
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:-
Device for scraping the tongue and for rinsing the cavity of the mouth, consisting
of a scrape A which has been bent or curved in the shape of a U in order to be
introduced in the cavity of the mouth and which has been fastened to a tube B, the
latter being provided with perforations, with an india-rubber ball and with a handle,
substantially as set forth.
Bated this 211
1000
Year: 1898

page_text: A communication by EMMA MARKIE, Dress-maker, and ELIZABETH SEELEY ARMS,
Housekeeper, both of Cleveland, in the County of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio,
United States of America.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M.E., of the Agency for Foreign Patent
Solicitors, 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, and 6, Bank Street, Manchester, both in the
County of Lancaster, 118, New Street, Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, and
322, High Holborn, in the County of Middlesex, Civil 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:-
The invention relates to a tape adapted to be easily and quickly sewn to dress
waists, as a covering or casing for the whalebones or steel strips used to stiffen and
shape said waists. It is almost the universal practice to use a flat tape, and to shirr
or gather the edges of said flat tape as it is being sewn on to the dress waist, and to
sew the edges thus gathered or shirred, to the dress waist. This, in effect, shortens
the edges of the tape and leaves a fullness between the edges. The object of sewing
on the tape in this manner is to permit the bone to bend in use, without danger of
tearing the tape or ripping the stitching. This work of shirring up the tape
preparatory to sewing it on, or rather as it is being sewn on, takes about as much
time as it does to sew it on. The present invention is intended primarily to save
time which the seamstress necessarily employs in thus shirring the edges of the tape.
The invention is a new article of manufacture, and consists in a bone-casing tape
having straight edges formed with tightly drawn warp threads, and its body part
formed with loosely drawn and longer warp threads.
In the drawing, Figure 1 is a perspective view of part of a dress waist, whalebones,
and a piece of the bone-casing-tape partly sewn in place; Figure 2 is a plan view of
a strip of the bone-casing-tape.
Referring to the parts by letters, A represents the tape, which may be of indefinite
length. aa represent the edges thereof; and a¹ represents the intermediate or body
part. The edges are shorter than the body part, and this effect is produced in the
weaving of the tape, by forming the edges of tightly drawn warp threads, while the
body part is formed of loosely drawn warp threads. The number of tightly drawn
threads in the edges is immaterial, so long as the result is substantially as stated,-
that is to say, so long as the body part is full as compared with the edges; or,
otherwise stated, so long as the edge is shorter than the body part.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me
by ny foreign correspondents, I declare that what I claim is :-

page_text: 1. As a new article of manufacture, a bone-casing-tape having straight edges
formed with tightly drawn warp threads, and its body part formed with loosely drawn
and consequently longer warp threads.
2. The bone-casing-tape, substantially as herein shown and described.
Improvements in Guards for Circular Saws.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 17th June, 1898-Accepted, 30th July, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Guards for Circular Saws.
I, SOLOMON LEBUS, of the Firm of Harris Lebus, of 62 to 72, Tabernacle Street,
Finsbury, in the City of London, Cabinet 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: —
Figure 1 is a plan and Figure 2 a front elevation.
a is the saw bench, b the saw and c a standard fixed to the bench carrying a
tube or socket c¹. d is an arm secured in the socket by set screws c².
is a
grooved head pivotted at d² to the arm) d and secured by a bolt d³. e is a slotted
plate free to slide up and down in the groove and secured in any position by
the nut f screwing onto the bolt fixed to the head and protruding through
the slot. The plate e has fixed to it a hood consisting of two side plates g g¹ and
a cover the whole being secured together by rivets and distance pieces g.
h is an angle plate fixed to the side plate y and serving as à handle to raise and
lower the hood.
The cover g² does not extend the whole length of the side plates so that at the
entering side the workman can see the saw.
The hood can be adjusted in height by sliding the plate e up or down in the
groove in the head d¹ and securing it by the nut for the hood can be removed
altogether by unscrewing the nut f raising the plate e clear of the saw and then
drawing it forward.
The hood can be adjusted centrally over the saw by means of the screws c²
and bolt d³.
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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 hood consisting of two side plates and a cover over part only of their
top substantially as described.
2. The combination of a hood, the sliding plate e and grooved head d¹ substan-
tially as described.
3. The combination of a hood the slotted sliding plate e the grooved head
bolt d and nut f substantially as described.
4. Guards for circular saws substantially as described and shown in the
drawings.
Dated this 16th day of June 1898.
A Means of Preventing the Accidental Stoppage or Obstruction of the Glass Tubes used for Medical Sprays and Inhalations.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Mar., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 20th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 4th Mar., 1899
A Means of Preventing the Accidental Stoppage or Obstruction of the
Glass Tubes used for Medical Sprays and Inhalations.
I, JOHN FRANCIS CHURCHILL, M.D., of 82, Wimpole Street, London, W.,
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
do
Asbestos fibre or sterilized cotton wool introduced into the entrance extremity of
the spray tube.
Dated this 21st day of March 1898.
A Means of Preventing the Accidental Stoppage or Obstruction of the
Glass Tubes used for Medical Sprays and Inhalations.
I, JOHN FRANCIS CHURCHILL, M.D., of 82, Wimpole Street, 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:-
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That to prevent glass and other tubes used to produce fine sprays for medical
and other purposes from becoming clogged or stopped by reason of particles of
dust or other substances contained in the liquids used or atmosphere getting into
the narrow spray outlet whereby such tubes are rendered useless or require time
and attention to extract the substances which prevent the tube from operating
properly I now introduce asbestos fibre sterilized cotton wool or other permeable
materials sufficiently compressed into the entrance extremity of the spray tube.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
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The use of asbestos fibre sterilized cotton wool or other permeable materials
sufficiently compressed and so placed into the entrance extremity of the tube as
to prevent the passage of particles of dust or other substances which might enter
into the finer inner tube and so block same up.
Dated this 17th day of December 1898.
Improvements in Fire Bricks and Mortars or Cements.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Feb., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 26th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 4th Feb., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fire Bricks and Mortars or Cements.
JOHN HUTCHESON, Engineer, 289, High Street, Glasgow, JAMES FRENCH SERVICE,
Engineer, 5, Annfield Place, Dennistoun, Glasgow, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
This improvement is a mixture of asbestos with fire clay or other mortars and
blacklead.
1041 L1
1000
JOHN HUTCHESON.
JAMES FRENCH SERVICE.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Fire Bricks and Mortars or Cements.
We, JOHN HUTCHESON, Engineer, 289, High Street, in the County of the City of
Glasgow, and JAMES FRENCH SERVICE, Engineer, 5, Annfield Place, in the County
of the City of Glasgow, 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 improvement is a mixture of asbestos with fire clay or other mortars and
cements.
The preferred proportions of ingredients are as follows. -
For cements and mortars five per cent, of asbestos and ninety five per cent. of
fire clay, and bricks for building boilers ten per cent, of asbestos and ninety per
cent. of fire clay, and for a smelting furnace fifteen por cent. of asbestos and eighty
five per cent. of fire clay."
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 mixture of asbestos with fire clay or other mortars and cements in such pro-
portions as are necessary to resist the heat in the various manufactures.
Dated this 13th day of January 1899.
JOHN HUTCHESON.
JAMES FRENCH SERVICE.
An Improved Form of Electrical Resistance
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Sept., 1898-Accepted, 12th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Form of Electrical Resistance,
FREDERICK HENRY ROYCE, Brae Cottage, Legh Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, and
ERNEST ALEXANDER CLAREMONT, Endsleigh, Legh Road, Knutsford, Cheshire,
Engineers, 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 forming of an electrical resistance by the cutting of a thread along the
surface of a metal rod or the outer surface of a metal tube the thread on which
rod or tube we coat with porcelain enamel, varnish, or other suitable insulating
material.
We wind into the spiral groove formed by the cutting of the thread, a wire,
which we use as a resistance to an electric current.
Some advantages of such an arrangement are that a long length of wire can be
wound on a comparatively short rod or tube, that the wire can be heated to a
great temperature without seriously injuring the rod or tube or being able to
become free by mounting the grooves of the thread, that in the case of a tube,
the air having access to the interior considerably tends to keep it cool.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this our said
invention we declare that what we claim is;-
An electrical resistance formed by the winding of a wire in the groove of a
thread cut in a rod or tube such rod or tube being enamelled, varnished or treated
with other suitable insulating material.
1
1000
An Improved Medicinal Wash or Lotion,
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Sept,, 1898-Accepted, 5th Nov., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Medicinal Wash or Lotion,
We, MARK TUITE, of 46, Jewin Street, in the City of London, Warehouseman,
and WILLIAM ARTHUR SMITHE, of 5, Sussex Place, Slough, in the County of
Bucks, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:―
Our invention relates to a new and improved composition of the nature of a
wash or lotion for application to the human skin for beautifying and clearing it
and for the purpose of producing a healthy complexion and removing sunburn
and pimples. In carrying our invention into effect, we proceed in or about the
following manner. We take of oxide of zinc one drachm, of calamine one drachm
and of precipitated sulphur ½ a drachm and mix these well together, with one
ounce of lime water. Then we add two drachms of glycerine and shake all well
in a bottle and add two drachms of spirit of wine, and two drachms of liquid extract
of witch hazel. Then we add rose water to four ounces.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is:-
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A new and improved composition of the nature of a wash or lotion the said
composition consisting essentially of a mixture of oxide of zinc, calamine and pre-
cipitated sulphur and lime water to which is added glycerine, spirit of wine and
liquid extract or witch hazel and rose water, the whole substantially described as
in the above specification.
Cundamban 1000
MARK TUITE.
WILLIAM ARTHUR SMITHE.
An Improved Reversible Cuff Protector.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 30th June, 1898-Accepted, 17th June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Reversible Cuff Protector.
EDGAR ALFRED ROSE MATTHEWS, Sarum House, Lliswerry, Newport, Mon.,
Commission Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
The improved reversible cuff protector consists of a clip which can be fastened
to the coat sleeve by spring pressure A Fig. 1, having another clip attached
thereto. B Fig. 1, for supporting and holding cuff in position.
The whole forming a double clip Fig. 1, which may be forged, cast or stamped
in one piece or in two or more pieces, rivitted brazed or soldered together.
They may be made of any material suitabl for the purpose and may be plated,
laquered, dipped, washed coated or enamelled in any colour or combenation of
colours.
Having now particularly discribed and accertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
1/. Being a double clip, one clip is attached to the coat sleeve C Fig. 2, and
the other to the cuff D Fig. 2.
2/. The clip being of unequal length by reversing the clip, the cuff can be
worn concealled under the coat sleeve or showing beyond the sleeve as desired by
the wearer.
EDGAR ALFRED ROSE MATTHEWS,
Sarum House, Lliswerry, Newport, Mon.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Nov., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 19th Aug., 1899-Accepted, 18th Nov., 1899
I, JAMES WILLIAM WOOLFORD, of 411, Westferry Road, Millwall, London, E.,
Metallurgist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in crucibles and has for its object to
provide a crucible which while being refractory will withstand the corrosive action
of oxides more especially those of antimony. Hitherto it has been the practice
to form crucibles exposed to great and sudden changes of heat for the most part of
graphite as those formed of clay are unable to resist the said changes which cause
them to crack and eventually collapse, whereas crucibles formed for the greater
part of plumbago or graphite as heretofore have been unable to withstand the
corroding action of oxides more especially those of antimony the consequence
being that oxides containing a large percentage of metallic antimony have been
lying idle for the want of suitable crucibles to withstand the corrosive action
of the same.
For this purpose therefore I form my said improved crucible in the following
manner.
I take plumbago, or plumbago slightly mixed with crucible clay and form there-
with the exterior of the crucible the interior thereof being formed of clay alone
so that by this means I provide a crucible capable of withstanding both the
sudden changes of heat and the corrosive action of the oxides for which it is
required.
Dated this 10th day of Noramhar 1808
JAMES WILLIAM WOOLFORD, Metallurgist, 411, Westferry Road, London, E.,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
A crucible. which, while being refractory, will withstand the corrosive action
of oxides (metallic).
The crucible is a plumbago, or graphite one, lined inside with clay. It is
practically a clay crucible inside a plumbago one.
Plumbago withstands great heat & a sudden change to cold without cracking
or splitting; but will not resist the corrosive action of oxides.
Price 8d 1

page_text: Clay will withstand the corrosive action of oxides; but a sudden change from
cold to heat will crack a clay crucibles
I have found that a clay crucible, or clay lining inside a plumbago or graphite
crucible, will make a crucible last.four times longer.
Having particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention,
and the manner in which it is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:
That the clay crucible, or lining, inside a plumbago, graphite, or black lead,
mixture crucible is a distinct novelty.
Dated this 15th day of November, 1899.
i
JAMES WILLIAM WOOLFORD.
A New or Improved Device for Use in connection with Blind Cords and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Aug., 1898-Accepted, 1st Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Device for Use in connection with Blind Cords
and the like.
I, ARTHUR JOIN ELLIOTT, of 140, Corbyn Street, Stroud Green, London, N.,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
My invention relates to a new or improved device intended to replace the
ordinary blind cord rack and pulley at present in use, the object being te
provide a simple, neat and cheaply manufactured article capable of being easily
secured in position, and which shall effectively retain the blind cord taut or at a
proper tension in all weathers, while it is not liable to get out of order or to
appreciably deteriorate with use.
In order that my invention may be fully understood I will now proceed to
describe same with reference to the accompanying drawings in which,
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of my improved device.
Fig. 2 being a view at right angles to Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 shows the device secured to a portion of a window frame.
In carrying my invention into practical effect my improved device comprises
a preferably metal outer case a enclosing an elastic loop or ring 6 having its
ends cd extending beyond same, where it is furnished with links or hooks c, d.
The device is attached to the window frame f (Fig. 3) by the lower link or
hook d¹ which is secured in position by means of a screw s, or any other suitable
method of attachment may be employed, while the upper link or hook c¹ engages
with the blind cord 2; the rubber band or ring 6 being in a sufficient state of
tension to always keep the blind cord p taut.
I do not necessarily restrict myself to the precise form of device shown in the
drawings as in some cases the upper link or hook c¹ may be dispensed with and
the end of the rubber band or ring 6 furnished with a suitable wire connection
or frame carrying a small pulley wheel or roller over which the blind cord p
would pass.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
The new or improved device for retaining a blind cord or the like taut or
under the required degree of tension, comprising essentially a rubber band or
ring such as 6 enclosed within a preferably metal case such as a, and having its
projecting ends cd furnished with suitable links or hooks such as c¹d, substan-
tially as herein described and shown, and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 30th day of August 1898.
F. G. CASSELL,
(Of Cassell & Co.), 22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, W.,
Agent for the Applicant.