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An Improved Mute for Violins and such like Instruments.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 18th June, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 18th Mar., 1892-Accepted, 18th June, 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Mute for Violins and such like Instruments.
ALEXANDER ROBERT HENRY HAGHE and CHARLES LOUIS HAGHE both of
11 Aytoun Road Stockwell S.W. Musicians do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved construction of mutes for attaching to
the bridge of a violin or such like instrument to decrease the sound and consists
of a metal or other clip formed by 2 pieces. Between these two pieces or clips
a suitable spring is arranged, so as when the top part of these two pieces is
pressed, the bottom thereof will open, to receive the bridge of the violin and
directly the pressure upon the top aforesaid has been released, the spring will
close the bottom of the 2 pieces together and hold the bridge between same.
Suitable slots are provided in the clips for clearing the strings of the instrument
over the bridge.
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1001
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicants.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Mute for Violins and such like Instruments.
ALEXANDER ROBERT HENRY HAGHE and CHARLES LOUIS HAGHE both of
11, Aytoun Road Stockwell London Musicians, 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 an improved construction of mutes for attaching to
the bridge of a violin or such like instrument to decrease the sound and consists
of a metal or other clip formed by two pieces.
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Between these two pieces or clips a suitable spring is arranged so as when
the top part of these two pieces is pressed, the bottom thereof will
receive the bridge of the violin and directly the pressure upon the top aforesaid
has been released, the spring will close the bottom of the two pieces together
and hold the bridge between same. Suitable slots are provided in the clips for
clearing the strings of the instrument over the bridge.
Referring to the annexed drawing
Figure 1. shows front elevation of my invention.
Figure 2. sectional elevation of same.
Figure 3. end elevation of same.
a a are two pieces held together by pin b. which are closed together at the
bottom thereof by means of spring c. which may not necessarily be a coil spring
as shewn, but any ordinary spring.
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 improved mute consisting of two pieces a a secured together by means of

page_text: pin b in conjunction with spring substantially as described and for the purpose
set forth.
Dated this 18th day of Movch 1802
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicants.
Improvements in Sanitary Closets.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sanitary Closets.
I, SAMUEL HENRY ADAMS, Engineer, Reasholme Green, York, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
In the ordinary closet the seat is either built upon it or is supported by brackets
or by some similar arrangement. I desire to attach the seat to the closet pan and
thus to dispense with these additional fixings I therefore provide a rim or flange B
with holes grips or other attachments for fastening seat to pan A with base C.
Having now described the nature of my invention and in what way the same is
to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
1st. The rim or flange with bolt holes grips or other fixing for seat in combination
with a closet pan wash out or hopper type.
2nd. The arrangement of parts as shewn by drawings and herein described or
their equivalent though differing in conformity substantially the same on drawings.
A is the closet B is the rim C base of closet.
Dated this 7th day of January 1891.
S. H. ADAMS.
Improvements relating to Keyless Watches.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Mar., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 21st Dec., 1891-Accepted. 27th Feb 1842
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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Keyless Watches.
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New Zealand,
Watchmaker, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My improvements consist essentially in attaching to the ordinary pendant (as in
common use) of a keyless watch, a bar on each side of the pendant; also in
attaching to each end of the bow, two joints to fit over and work on the two bars
last referred to.
The bow is prevented from working loose, or from being pulled off the bars by
either rivetting the bars over the joints, or by tapping the bars and fastening on by
means of screws.
Dated this 17th day of March 1891
JAMES STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers, 20, High Holborn, London, WC.,
Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Keyless Watches.
HUMPHRY GEORGE PITCHER of High Street, Hawera, New Zealand, Watch-
naker 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 improvements consist essentially in attaching to the ordinary pendant (as in
common use) of a keyless watch, a bar on each side of the pendant; also in attaching
to each end of the bow, two joints to fit over and work on the two bars above
referred to.
The bow is prevented from working loose, or from being pulled off the bars by
either rivetting the bars over the joints, or by tapping the bars and fastening on by
means of screws.
In the accompanying drawing illustrative of my invention A represents the
ordinary bow of a keyless watch, B is the ordinary turning head of same, is the
pendant D the joints above referred to which are sprung on the bars F;
E the screws or equivalents provided with the objects of preventing the bow
working loose or from being pulled off the bars F.
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
Bars F, joints D and the screws or equivalents E all as above referred to and
for the purpose herein set forth.
JAMES STEVENSON,
Gray's Inn Chambers, 20, High Holborn, London, W.C.,
Agent for Applicant.
A New or Improved Bonding Brick.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 21st May, 1891-Accepted, 27th June, 1891
A New or Improved Bonding Brick.
I, GEORGE JENNINGS of Palace Wharf, Stangate, London, S.E. Sanitary
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 new or improved bonding brickwork walls which are
built hollow, that is with a space between an internal and an external wall which
while substantially bonding the two walls prevents any moisture that may penetrate
the outside wall flowing to the internal wall and also to lead off from the surface of
the internal wall any moisture that might, by condensation or otherwise become
deposited upon the outer face of the internal wall all as will be further described.
In the drawings annexed hereto
Fig. 1 is an isometric view of the improved brick.
Fig. 2 indicates its application as between the internal and external portions of a
double wall.
a, b, are the outer ends of this bonding brick the upper and lower faces of
which are jagged or roughened upon the upper and lower surface a¹, b' so as to give
a firm hold in the mortar or cement of the outer and inner walls (such as A. B.
respectively) in which they are laid or built.
The incline and trough (grooved depression) portion e, of the brick will
serve to prevent any moisture from passing towards the inner wall B, and the lower
incline and edged, whilst contributing to this end will also form a "drip-edge" from
which moisture will fall away, or spread over the interior face of the outer wall.
e, are perforations in the brick which is thus formed to facilitate manufacture,
secure a uniform thickness of material, and ensure thorough vitrification in
burning.
The material of the brick may be of stoneware or other vitrified material.
This particular construction of brick will allow of battens (to prevent mortar
and rubbish falling between the walls during building operations) being laid flat,
and moreover it is less fragile than ordinary bricks of this class and not so liable to
breakage.
It will be understood that the dimensions of this brick will be varied according
to the requirements of the building in which they are to be employed.
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.
First. The new or improved bonding brick having the ends a, b, with the inter-
mediate incline and channel or groove c, above and the incline and drip edge d,
below as and for the purpose herein set forth.
Secondly. The bonding brick a a', bb, c, d, and e, as herein specified.
DL:
100
HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Compound for Insulating Electric Wires in General.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 21st July, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 21st Apr., 1892-Accepted, 21st May, 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Compound for Insulating Electric Wires in General.
I, MURDOCH MACKAY of 7 Marmaduke Street, Hull, Yorkshire, Manager of
The Petronite Syndicate Limited, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
This invention has for object the compounding of certain ingredients in or about
certain proportions and the employment of such compound for insulating electric
wires in general.
According to this invention I employ the following ingredients in
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the
proportions given.
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4 lbs. kaurie dust, or the solid gum.
2 lbs. castor oil.
2 lbs. Stockholm tar.
1 lb. gutta percha.
+ lbs. ground asbestos.
I first melt the gum kaurie or dust in a suitable vessel. I then add the castor
oil and Stockholm tar, keeping it well stirred. The gutta percha is then added in
small pieces; continuing the heat and the stirring till all the ingredients are well
blended and formed into a thick paste.
The wire to be coated can then be passed through the hot composition.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Compound for Insulating Electric Wires in General.
I, MURDOCH MACKAY of 7 Marmaduke Street, Hull, Yorkshire, Manager of
The Petronite Syndicate Limited, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention has for object the compounding of certain ingredients in or about
certain proportions and the employment of such compound for insulating electric
wires in general.
According to this invention I employ the following ingredients in say the prow

page_text: I do not confine myself to the exact proportions of the ingredients named as they
can be varied to suit the density or consistency, having regard to hard, medium, or
comparatively soft composition according to the position of the wires whether as
aerial or underground wires, as single wires or in groups as cables.
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 :-
The employment of a compound made from the ingredients named in the manner
and for the purpose or purposes described.
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said M. Mackay.
A New Method of Advertising.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Dec., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 10th Sept., 1892-Accepted, 15th Oct., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Method of Advertising.
SOLOMON VAN AMSTEL 10 Trafalgar Square Mile End Road London E.
formerly of 49 Longnor Road E. Boot Upper Cutter 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:-
To advertise upon the covers of cigarette paper books. The manufacture of the
book to be undertaken either by myself or by any large firm having facilities of
distribution to a large number of persons and to have printed upon the said covers
any advertisements that may be required such as bovril, Pears soap, and the like.
(1) What I claim is that the above is a most economical method of advertising
also (2) being in use (the book) by a large section of the public it will cause more
books to be printed & manufactured than would otherwise have been, if not used as
an advertisement.
Dated this 10th day of September 1892
SOLOMON VAN AMSTEL.
Improvement in Fishing Baskets or Creels.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Dec., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 12th Sept., 1892-Accepted, 26th Nov., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Fishing Baskets or Creels.
HARRY LEWIS PLATT 44 Shorrold Road Fulham London, S.W. Gun, Fishing
Rod & Tackle Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
A fishing basket or creel fitted with a tray made either in wickerwork, or
celluloid or other light material or metal such as aluminium or tin &c., for the
conveyance of lunch or any refreshment.
The basket or creel itself may be made either in wicker, cane, or celluloid or any
other light material or metal and in any shape most suitable for the carrying of fish,
or game.
Dated this 10th day of December 1901
HARRY LEWIS PLATT.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Fishing Baskets or Creels.
HARRY LEWIS PLATT 44 Shorrold Road, Fulham London S.W. Gun Fishing
Rod & Tackle 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 :-
A fishing basket A or creel fitted with a moveable tray B with lid C made either
in wickerwork or celluloid or, other light material or metal such as aluminium or
tin &c., for the purpose of holding food or any article which the user may wish to
keep separate from other articles in the basket itself.
The basket or creel A itself may be made either in wicker, cane, celluloid or
other light material or metal and in any shape most suitable for the carrying of fish
or game &c.
The moveable tray B when in position for use, rests on the rim of the basket or
creel A by means of a flange running round the top edge of the tray B.
In the accompanying drawing is shown an open fishing basket or creel A with
the moveable tray B in position for use and its lid C thrown open.
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 :-
A fishing basket or creel A containing a moveable tray B with lid C to it, the
said tray B resting on the rim of the basket or creel A and allowing room for the
basket A to be used for its ordinary uses, at the same time the tray B may be used
for holding food or any article which the user wishes to keep from contact with the
articles in the basket A itself.
Dated this Seventh day of Sentember 1892
An Improved Sole or Sock for Boots, Shoes, and the like.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Dec., 1891-Accepted, 30th Jan., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Sole or Sock for Boots, Shoes, and the like.
A communication from PAUL MAX HOFFMANN, of Loschwitz, near Dresden, in
the German Empire, Hotel-keeper.
I. ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,
M.I.M.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 :---
The subject of this invention is a sole or sock which when required is fitted
within boots, shoes, socks, stockings, or the like. This improved sole or sock is
intended to answer various sanitary purposes. It firstly has the property of
generating by the friction of the moving foot of the wearer, a gentle electrical
Current calculated to produce an uncommonly beneficial effect on the nervous
system of the wearer. It also acts as a medium of both prevention and cure of
rheumatism, in addition to which it keeps the foot warm, prevents colds and
absorbs perspiration.
A sole or sock fulfilling these objects is shown in the accompanying drawing in
which
Fig. 1 is a section and Fig. 2 a plan, partly in horizontal section, of the same.
The sole consists of two sheets or layers ab of a suitable fabric or other material
and of an intermediate layer of filling material c. Wool, cotton or other textile
materials may be used in making the different sheets or the lower one may consist
of indiarubber or the like if required. The sheets a and b are suitably stitched or
fastened together at their edges and for the exclusion of dampness it is advisable
to provide their joined edges with a hem or border formed by a strip or band das
shown. The space between the two sheets a and b is filled with material which
while being sensitive or excitable electrically, is a non-conductor of heat. Sulphur
is a substance which best fulfils these conditions though powdered amber, indiarubber
and asphalt, may advantageously be used instead.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention 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 :-
A sole or sock consisting of two sheets or layers a and b connected together at
their edges enclosing between them a layer c of an electrically excitable substance
being a non-conductor of heat substantially as described and illustrated in the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 23rd day of December 1891.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Scrubbing Brushes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Sept., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 21st June, 1892-Accepted. 24th Sept. 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Scrubbing Brushes.
I RICHARD PULTON Junr. Brush Merchant 1 Lauderdale Buildings Aldersgate
Street E.C. do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
An improved scrubbing brush, with an end wing or wings, constructed at such
an angle as to remove them from off the floor when the scrubbing brush is in use
on flat surfaces. This wing owing to its being drawn into the stock of the brush
horizontally permits of its being used in a more direct manner & for a longer time
than the scrubbing brushes at present manufactured.
Dated this 24th day of September 1891.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Scrubbing Brushes.
RICHARD PULTON Junr. 1 Lauderdale Buildings Aldersgate Street Brush
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 :-
My invention consists in drawing or otherwise fixing the wing at the end or ends
of a scrubbing brush, at such an angle as shall remove the wing from the floor or
other surface whilst scrubbing same (see drawing).
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
An advantage over all scrubbing brushes at present manufactured inasmuch as,
the wing being removed from the surface whilst scrubbing is not being uselessly
worn away & remains good for use even after the other part is worn away, at the
same time the angle at which it is placed allows of its easier & more effectual use
in corners & crevices.
Dated this 21st day of June 1892.
RICHARD PULTON, JUNR.
An Apparatus for Holding or Carrying Eggs or other Fragile Articles.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 16th May, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Apparatus for Holding or Carrying Eggs or other Fragile
Articles.
JAMES HATHWAY of No. 38 Coldharbour Lane Camberwell in the County of
Surrey Accountant, 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 is to fit holders into any ordinary or specially made wooden
packing ease, wicker-hamper, basket, or other suitable recepticle for carrying eggs
or other fragile articles.
I make holders of felt, cloth or other flexible material, the size and shape of
which may vary to suit any particular article or purpose for which my invention
is to be used.
The holders I nail sew tic fit in grooves or otherwise attach to the inside of a
case, basket or other receptiele, and to divisions thereof which may be made of
laths or of wicker-work, or a combination of both laths and wicker-work, and may
be made of any reasonable length and width and height and the case or recepticle
may contain any reasonable number of divisions, and the divisions I also make in
tiers one above another to any reasonable extent.
The holder contains and holds the egg or other fragile article in an upright
position with the lower end resting upon a piece of felt, cloth or other soft
material, the upper end being covered with a similar piece which also forms the
lower piece for the tier above.
Figure 1. represents the holder when empty.
Figures 2 and 3 represent the holder filled.
t
Figure represents a box which has been fitted with the holders and filled with
articles.
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Figure represents a section of a box which has been fitted with the holders
and filled in tiers.
Figure 6 represents an ordinary basket which has been fitted with the holders
and has been filled with eggs.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, declare that
I am aware that other arrangements of felt-cloth or the like have been proposed
for packing eggs and other fragile articles and I wish it to be understood that I do
not claim in general the use of felt for the purpose stated but what I claim is
The apparatus for holding or carrying eggs or other fragile articles substantially as
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 15th day of April 1891.
JAMES HATHWAY.
Improvements in Spinal Supporting Corsets.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Mar., 1891-Accepted, 18th Apr., 1891
Improvements in Spinal Supporting Corsets.
I, ADAM SCHAEFER, of No. 9, Dammthorstrasse, Hamburg, in the Empire of
Germany, Instrument Maker, 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 :-
This invention relates to spinal supporting corsets and consists in certain
improvements enabling the corset to support the neck and thus hold the body erect.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 is an elevation of the back of the improved corset,
Fig. 2 is a section of part thereof on liner Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 illustrates how the apparatus, when in use, does not materially interfere
with proper movement of the body whilst the body continues to be supported in the
manner required even when in an inclined or bent position.
Fig. 4 is a cross section on line y y Fig. 1.
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On the back end of each of the two side pieces H H¹ forming the corset, is fixed
a rods projecting upwardly from the upper edge of the corset. These rods & s¹
are bent somewhat towards each other and also slightly in a forward direction to
conform to the proper outline of the shoulders and terminate at the neck of the
wearer where they are provided with small studs on which the ends of a band k
encircling the neck of the wearer are fastened. The rods sare likewise provided
with the flange headed studs bb' on the shanks of which the plate p moves con-
necting the two rods, the shanks of the said studs passing respectively through
the slots v v¹ in the plate p so that the rods s s¹ are free to be moved to or from each
other or to move relatively to each other as in Fig. 3 but are held in the same
plane or substantially so by the plate p by reason of the studs 66' holding said
plate flat upon the rods ss with very little play between the surfaces in contact.
The inner faces of the rods ss' are covered by protecting pads or lining t.
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 :—
The combination with a corset of the two rods s s projecting therefrom, held in
the same plane by a plate p with slots v¹, and by studs bon said rods, and the
band & connected to said rods s s¹ for encircling the neck the whole substantially as
and for the purpose set forth.
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HERBERT & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Penholder.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Aug., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 30th Apr.. 1892-Accepted, 16th July, 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Penholder.
FREDERICK JORDAN 6 Huntingdon Street, Islington, London, N. Accountant
& Bookkeeper do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A penholder affording greater ease & pliability in writing.
It is made of metal, or other substance, in one piece and comprises what, for
purposes of identification, may be called barrel, concavo-convex lever, and inverted
cylinder.
The barrel is that part which receives the wooden handle; the concavo-convex
lever is disposed in a curve slightly arched above and descending to the bottom
line of the barrel.
The inverted cylinder secures the pen, which points at an angle from the bottom
line of barrel.
FREDERICK JORDAN.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Penholder.
FREDERICK JORDAN 6 Huntingdon Street London, N. Accountant do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention relates to improvement in penholders.
The holder is made of metal or other substance in one piece and comprises barrel
concavo-convex lever and grip for the pen.
curve
The concavo-convex lever issues from the barrel and is disposed in a
slightly arched above and descending below the top level of barrel & from this
lever proceeds the grip for the pen, as shewn in the 'accompanying drawing in
which
(a) is the barrel
(b) concavo-convex lever &
(c) grip for the pen.
FREDERICK JORDAN,
6, Huntingdon Street, London, N., Accountant.
Year: 1891

page_text: being date of first Foreign Application (in}
United States of America),
24th Feb., 1891
Date of Application (in United Kingdom), 10th Sept., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 10th Sept., 1891-Accepted, 10th Oct., 1891

page_text: fastened at one end to one of the parts of each of the straps or slings D near the
lower portion of such sling, and its other looped end f¹ encompasses the other part
of such strap or sling.
This strap F is designed to be passed across the instep of the wearer's foot.
While the straps comprising my invention, with the exception of the back-
strap A, are preferably made of leather, any other suitable material may be
employed.
The essential requirement is that the back-piece or strap A should be of
sufficient elasticity to support and strengthen the wearer when he is in a stooping
position.
My invention is especially designed to be worn by tobacco-planters; but it is
obvious that it is of equal advantage to all engaged in work that requires the
constant stooping over or bending of the body. In Fig. 3 I have shown a slightly-
modified form of connection between the leg-strap C and the back piece or strap A,
said connection in this instance consisting of a buckle b to which loops g g, secured
to the upper ends of the leg-straps, are designed to be secured.
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 herein-described improved brace or back-supporter, comprising the elastic
back piece or strap, shoulder-straps, the leg-straps loosely secured at their upper
ends to said back piece or strap, and the supplemental straps or slings secured to
the lower ends of said leg-straps, and the knee and instep straps attached to said
supplemental straps or slings, substantially as set forth.
2. The herein described improved brace or back-supporter, consisting of the
elastic back piece or strap, the shoulder-straps adjustably secured thereto at their
lower ends and having upper loops, the breast and back straps attached at their
ends to said shoulder-straps and having adjustable connections, the rod loosely
secured to the lower end of said back piece or strap and having looped ends, the
leg-straps attached to said looped ends, the supplemental straps or slings adjustably
secured to the lower ends of said leg-straps, and the knee and instep straps attached
to said supplemental straps or slings, substantially as set forth.
Dated this
day of Sentember 1901
Improvements in Handles for Files and similar Hand-tools.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Mar., 1891-Accepted, 2nd May, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Handles for Files and similar Hand-tools.
I, PHILIPPE Koci, Manufacturer, of Neuss, 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 :-
My invention has for its object, to fix files and similar tools to their handles in
such a manner, that the tangs will not easily get loose and the handles not easily
destroyed.
In the accompanying drawings,
Fig. 1 is a partial side elevation of a file and handle embodying my invention.
Fig. 2 is a plan of the handle.
Fig. 3 a longitudinal and Fig. 4 a cross section of the handle.
Figs. 5 and 6 represent certain details.
The handle is armed with a strong ferrule a projecting over the wooden body of
the handle sufficiently to afford room for a pair of jaws b.
These jaws have a special shape, as represented by Figs. 3, 5, and 6, that is to
say, their external surface is bulged or barrel shaped, and their ends have angular
recesses which when the two jaws are closed together correspond in size and
shape approximately to the tang.
Instead of bulging the sides of the jaws, the inside of the ferrule may be bulged,
to produce a similar effect.
If now the tang is driven between the jaws, the latter will hold tight at the top
and at the bottom, whether the tang is more or less tapered; because the bulged
surface enables the jaws to move and accommodate themselves. To prevent the
jaws from falling out, the edge of the ferrule is slightly bent over, as indicated by
Fig. 3.
The tang is not held by the wood, which has a central bore, wide enough to allow
the necessary clearance: consequently, there is no danger that the wooden body of
the handle may burst.
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 handles for files and similar tools, a projecting ferrule a enclosing a pair of
jaws b bulged on the sides, (or a pair of jaws situated in a ferrule bulged inside) in
such a manner, that ou the introduction of the more or less tapered tang, the pair of
jaws will press against the tang at the top and at the bottom, and thereby firmly
hold the same, substantially as described.
Masah 1801
PHILIPPE KOCH.
By Fairfax & Wetter,
433, Strand, London, Agents.
An Improvement in Buttons.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd June, 1391
Complete Specification Left, 18th Mar., 1892-Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Buttons.
EDWARD BERMAN & MAX HAAS trading as Edward Berman & Co. 17 Silver
Street London E.C. Button Merchants do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
:-
An improved four hole metal dress button, the 4 holes being so shaped, as not to
cut the thread by which they are sewn onto the garment.
We effect this, by first indenting the particular spot, where holes are to be
punched and this being done, the hole is thereby made with perfectly round edges,
against the otherwise sharp edges, usual with holed metal buttons. The back of
the button is treated similarly, and holed cardboard laid between, thus showing a
perfectly round hole, front & back.
Dated this 92nd day of Tung 1901
EDWARD BERMAN.
MAX HAAS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Buttons.
EDWARD BERMAN and MAX HAAS trading as Edwd. Berman & Co. 17 Silver-
Street London, E.C. Button Merchants, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of this invention is to produce a perfectly holed metal button, which
does not cut the thread. Hitherto holed (cased) metal buttons have not been.
produced in a satisfactory manner, as the holes have always remained more or less.
sharp, thus cutting the thread.
We avoid this by the following process, which renders the holes perfectly smoothi
and not able to cut the thread.
We take a disc of metal (a) for the top of the button, and another disc (6) for
the back, and place between these two 1 or 2 discs of cardboard (c) as shown in
Fig. 1.
We then case these discs in the usual way & produce a button, but without
holes this button is then holed in the usual way-all 4 holes at one stroke, as.
shown in Fig. 2 & 2ª.
We then bring this button under a stamp fitted with 4 conical projections top.
and bottom, which exactly correspond to the 4 holes in button, and by pressing
same home gently, round off the sharp edges of the holes by pushing same into the
cardboard and at same time press back the cardboard in such a manner, so as to.
leave inside each separate hole a small cardboard ring of a smaller diameter than
the metal ring at either end, as shown in Figures 3. 4. 5.
By these means if any button is sewn on to a garment, the thread does not touch
the metal rings at all, but only touches the cardboard ring inside, so that a cutting.
of the thread is impossible.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is:
The holeing of cased metal buttons in the above described way, by which a ring

page_text: of cardboard (or any similar material) is formed inside each hole, of a smaller
diameter than the metal rings at either end.
Dated this 16th day of March 1908
EDWARD BERMAN.
MAX HAAS.
An Improved Photographic Vignetting Attachment.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1891-Accepted, 19th Dec., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Photographic Vignetting Attachment.
I WILLIAM WILSON HORN of the firm of Horn & Son of 151 Strand in the
County of Middlesex Patent Agents do hereby declare the nature of this invention
a communication to me from Amos J. Lamboru, William Nuneviller and William
Kuebler Junior, all of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania United States of
America Inventors and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This my invention relates to an improved photographic vignetting attachment
and my invention consists in forming a vignetting attachment of papier-machè,
paper-pulp, or other plastic material, molded or pressed into shape, making a light,
cheap, aud durable article.
It also consists in setting out the face of the attachment, so that increased
strength is obtained, and the light may be diffused to a greater extent, and the
vignette thereby made softer.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 and 3 represent perspective views of
vignetting attachments embodying my invention. Fig. 2. represents a longitudinal
section on lineæ æ, Fig. 1. Fig. 4. represents a longitudinal section on line y y,
Fig. 3.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the several figures.
Referring to the drawings, A designates a vignetting attachment for a photo-
ghraphic printing frame, the same being formed of papier-machè or other plastic
material, which is molded or pressed into shape between suitable dies, the main
portion of the attachment being set out, thus increasing the distance between the
line of the negative and the tissue-paper on the block, whereby the light is, diffused
to a great extent and the vignette made softer, the shape of the attachment
rendering it stronger and more durable. In Figs. 1 and 2 the set out or raised
portion of the face is inclined, being especially designed for dark draperies, the
higher portion having a greater spread of diffused light than the lower part.
As the attachment is formed by pressing, stamping or molding, it is cheaper and
lighter than heretofore and possesses increased strength.
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. A vignetting attachment for photographic printing frames formed of plastic
material having its face set out, said face portion being integral with the attach-
ment, substantially as described.
2. A vignetting attachment for a photographic-printing frame formed of plastic
material pressed or molded into shape and having its face set out, said face portion
being integral with the attachment, substantially as described.
3. A vignetting attachment for photographic-printing frames consisting of a
piece of plastic material pressed into shape and having an integral inclined face,
substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 14th day of November 1891.
Improvements in "Lock-coil" Wire Ropes.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in "Lock-coil" Wire Ropes.
I ROBERT DIXON of Team Villa Gateshead-on-Tyne in the County of Durham
Wire Rope 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 wire ropes of the character known as "lock-coil wire
ropes, that is wire ropes strands bands or cables in which the individual wires upon
the outer surface are of such a shape in cross section that they interlock with cach
other and so prevent a broken wire from coming out of its place.
And in order that my present invention may be easily understood and readily
carried into practice 1 will proceed to describe same with reference to the accom-
panying sheet of drawings.
a a are round wires which are placed as shown between the wires of a kind of
"rail" section as is now well known and understood.
Now in order to lubricate and keep lubricated these wires ab when in use I have
found that this can be effectively done by lapping or covering each of the wires a
with cotton or other suitable fibre or fibrous materiale so that such fibrous
material will absorb and hold any suitable lubricant applied thereto and when in
use--as in bending round drums and pulleys--will this keep the sides of well
lubricated and diminish the friction caused by the movement of the wires upon each
other when the rope is under flexure.
My present invention relates solely to wire ropes constructed with wires of the
particular interlocking section shown in the drawing annexed and my sole claim to
improve such ropes.
The space enclosed within the circle of the wires a and b may be filled up by
round wires d or in any other suitable or desired manner.
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 :-
In the manufacture of "lock-coil" wire ropes of the character described I claim
solely the combination of the fibrous covered wires a with the "rail" section or
equivalent wires such as substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein-
before described and illustrated in the drawings hereunto annexed.
Dated this 30th day of June 1891.
TONGUE & BIRKBECK,
34, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Patentec.
An Improvement in Kettles and other Utensils in which Liquids are Boiled.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Kettles and other Utensils in which Liquids
are Boiled.
I, MCHENRY ENGLAND of No. 1 Queen Street Melbourne in the Colony of
Victoria, Tea Taster, 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 all classes of kettles and other utensils in which liquids
are boiled.
Its object is to prevent the liquids in such receptacles from "boiling over."
It consists in providing such kettles and other utensils in which liquids are boiled
with an escape pipe secured upon its lid or cover, preferably at an angle of about
45 deg., and inclined or bent away from the handle so that the issuing steam will
neither make such handle unpleasantly hot nor scald the hands of the person
holding it.
The sectional area of this escape tube must be sufficiently large to allow the steam
to escape freely from the utensil and sufficiently long to effect the object without
being inconvenient. For instance, in the case of a vessel of, say one quart capacity,
it may be one-third of an inch in diameter, and about one inch in length, although
of course such dimensions may be increased or decreased, as may be found advisable.
Referring to the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 represents a side elevation of a tea kettle fitted with my invention.
Figure 2 is a vertical transverse section on line x-x, Figure 1, and
Figure 3 is a side elevation of a saucepan fitted with my invention.
In Figures 1 and 2, A represents a kettle, whilst in Figure 3 it represents a
saucepan; the lid B in each case being fitted with a comparatively small tube C
which serves, as above described, to keep the liquid in the kettle or saucepan from
boiling over. This said tube C is inclined at an angle of about 45 deg. away from
the handle D, as clearly illustrated, whilst it is of such a size as to allow the steam
to escape freely from the utensil and so prevents the liquid from boiling over.
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 :-
Kettles and other utensils in which liquids are boiled provided with an escape
pipe or tube (such as C) projecting from its lid, preferably at an angle of about
45 degrees therewith, substantially as and for the purposes herein described and
explained and as illustrated in my drawings.
Dated this Fourteenth day of February One thousand eight hundred and
ninety-one.
MCHENRY ENGLAND.
An Improved Appliance for Extracting, Holding, and Filtering the Juice of Oranges, Lemons, and other similar Fruit.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Feb., 1891-Accepted, 21st Mar., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
An Improved Appliance for Extracting, Holding, and Filtering the
Juice of Oranges, Lemons, and other similar Fruit.
I, SOLOMON ROBINSON, of Summerfield Lodge, Victoria Park, Manchester,
in the County of Lancaster, Traveller, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to combine in one appliance facilities for extract-
ing, holding, filtering and pouring off the juice of oranges, lemons and other
similar fruit.
And in order that my invention may be more fully understood I have caused to
be appended hereunto one sheet of drawings marked with letters of reference
indicating like parts in the various figures.
Fig. 1 is a perspective view, Fig. 2 a plan, Fig. 3 a longitudinal section on
line A-B of Fig. 2, and Fig. 4 a sectional plan through line C-D of Fig. 3 of
my improved appliance.
In carrying out my invention and referring to the figures generally, I form a cup
or other suitably shaped vessel a of porcelain, glass, or any other suitable material
with or without one or more handles band a nozzle, lip, or spout c. Inside the
said vessel a I form at a suitable distance apart from the nozzle, lip, or spout c, a
sieve, grating or partition d having a number of perforations d', which serves as
a filter or strainer so as to prevent the pulp or pippines from running out with the
juice when pouring the same out of the vessel a. At the side or centre inside the
said vessel a I form in an inclined or other position a cone e, preferably serrated or
ribbed, see more particularly Fig. 4. To extract the juice, the fruit is cut in half;
the cut part thereof is then pressed firmly against the point of the cone e and
twisted until the skin of the fruit is clear of pulp and juice which falls into the
part a¹ of the vessel a.
When it is desired to use the juice the vessel a is held in an inclined position and
thus the juice permitted to run out of the same through the nozzle, lip or spout c
free of pulp or pippines, the latter being held back by the sieve, grating, or
perforated partition d.
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
An improved appliance for extracting, holding, and filtering the juice of oranges,
lemons and other similar fruit consisting of a cup or other suitably shaped vessel a,
inside of which is formed a cone e for extraction of the pulp and juice of the
fruit and a sieve, grating, or partition d having holes d' for filtering or straining
the juice, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 18th day of February 1891.
F. BOSSHARDT & Co.,
4, Corporation Street, Manchester, Agents to Applicant.
An Improved Trimming for Ladies' Dresses, Mantles, and other Garments.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 10th June, 1891-Accepted, 11th July, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Trimming for Ladies' Dresses, Mantles, and other
Garments.
I EDWIN HERBERT WATERS of the firm of J. & E. Waters and Company of
Talbot Mills Hulme Manchester in the County of Lancaster 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:—
This invention relates to the manufacture of a new and improved kind of
ornamental trimming to be applied to the decoration of ladies' dresses mantles, and
other garments. designed to produce ornamental effects not hitherto obtained.
"
For the purposes of my invention I take a piece of flat woven braid of mohair,
worsted, or other suitable material and of a breadth proportionate to the width of
the trimming required (say for example two, three or more inches wide) preferably
black, but, the braid may also be made of suitably colored material if required; and
I ornament the surface of this braid by the combination therewith of any desirable
continuous design or pattern, embroidered thereon in gold, silver, white or colored
thread, by means of a Bannaz or other suitable embroidery machine whereby I
produce a new and effective style of trimming which has never before been
manufactured and which is capable of producing novel and pleasing effects in
ornamenting ladies' garments, and much more economically than the same pattern
or design could be produced by any known process of weaving, there being in fact
no weaving process hitherto known whereby a gold silver or colored pattern or
design has been or could be combined with a braided ground.
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 I
claim-
As a new manufacture the improved trimming for ladies' dresses, mantles, and
other garments consisting of a woven braid of mohair or other suitable material
ornamented by embroidering thereon by means of a machine, a pattern or design in
gold, silver, white or colored thread substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated this 9th day of June 1891.
GEO. DAVIES & SON,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester, Agents for the Applicant.