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Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 13th Mar., 1897
I, CARL KIEFEL, of St. Andreas-berg, Prussia, 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 :-
This invention relates to snow-shoes which are capable of being used when
desired as a sledge.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have hereunto
appended an explanatory sheet of drawings which show, by way of example, one
method of carrying my invention into effect or practice.
On the drawings, Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the snow shoes, Fig. 2 is a cross
section to an enlarged scale, Fig. 3 is a part longitudinal section, Fig. 4 is a cross
section on the line x-x Fig. 1 to an enlarged scale, & Fig. 5 is a detail view
showing the coupling f.
a are the two snow-shoes which can be securely bound together so as to form a
sledge by means of couplings f, and /. The coupling f consists of a bar having
bevelled ends which dove-tail into recesses c² made in plates c¹ which can be
screwed to the shoes. The coupling f¹ consists of a bar which is removably
secured in place by means of screws and butterfly nuts as clearly shown at
Figs. 1 and 4.
care supports which are detachably secured to the plates c'. e is a seat which
is secured at each end detachably to the supports c in the manner shown on the
drawings.
When the couplings fand f' are secured in place and the seat e is secured on
the supports c the two shoes a are firmly locked together so as to form a sledge on
which a person can sit. By simply removing the seat e and the supports c and
undoing the couplings f and f' the shoes can be secured to the feet and used in the
ordinary manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
consider novel and desire to claim is :-
Snow-shoes capable of being used as a sledge characterized by devices whereby
the shoes can be locked to one another or easily detached, the shoes being also
provided with easily detachable supports c which can be bound together by a
seat e, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 19th day of Janua1007
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 31st May, 1897-Accepted, 28th Aug., 1897

page_text: displaceable in slides on the cutter-head. The cutting-disks can be approached or
removed from one another; also the centering of the cutting-disks can be easily and
exactly effected at any time by displacing the points t. The cutter-head p is
conveniently surrounded with a projecting-casing v.
The before described machine operates in the following manner.
The wire b on the reel a is seized by the roller-pairs cc, and brought between the
straightening rollers dd, which conduct it to the stretching rollers 6 e, and the
nozzle f. From this nozzle f the wire passes to the rotary cutter-head p which
during its revolution and by means of the cutting-disks 88 cuts the wire
uninterruptedly into the form of balls. By the continuous advancing of the wire 1
against the cutting-disks 88 the latter are turned in their bearings u 1. The
machine works thus uninterruptedly and gives consequently a large output.
The cutting-disks formed cylindrically after this invention have great advantages
over the hitherto used conical disks. The cylindrically forined disks can be used on
both faces, whilst the sharpening is effected in a simple inanner by grinding the disk
on tho side face, so that the blunt cutting edges of the teeth are removed and new
working-faces are produced, without the size of the cutting-tecth or of the hollows
between them being altered in any manner. The cylindrically formed cutting-disks
can therefore be used also after the grinding always for cutting the same size of
balls.
the
Having now particularly described and ascertained
nature of this
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. An improved machine for producing balls from wire, having the cutting-disks a
of the rotary cutter-head p, to which the wire b to be worked is conducted, 2
cylindrically formed and provided on their periphery with teeth or hollows, the
cross-section of which remains equal over the whole width of the disk, whereby
the cutting disks can be sharpened by grinding their side faces while keeping the
original pitch.
2. An improved machino as in Claim 1 in which the cutting disks & are journalled 3
so as to be axially displaceable.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agents to Applicants.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Hose or Pipes for Sand Pump Dredgers, Salvage Pumps, and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 16th June, 1897
Date of Application, 16th June, 1897
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Complete Specification Left, Ton Mar., 1898-Accepted, 10th Apr., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Hose or Pipes for Sand Pump
Dredgers, Salvage Pumps, and the like.
I, GEORGE FREDERICK TIPPETT, of East London, South Africa, at present residing
at 4, Queen Anne's Grove, Bedford Park, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The hose or pipes for sand pump dredgers salvage pumps and the like are
usually made of leather having metal hoops inside to prevent collapse
under the suction. Such pipes however are wanting in strength and elasticity
and are frequently destroyed especially when used in rough water.
According to this invention I employ a coarse fabric made from rope and having
the hoops incorporated in it. The fabric is preferably of the description known by
sailors as *
sword matting." Although such a fabric if used above water would
be very far from watertight I have discovered that when used under water (as it
always is in connection with sand pump dredgers, salvage pumps and the like)
the rope swells, closing the interstices and making the pipe sufficiently watertight
for the purpose.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Hose or Pipes for Sand Pump
Dredgers, Salvage Pumps, and the like.
I, GEORGE FREDERICK TIPPETT, of East London, South Africa, at present residing
at 4, Queen Anne's Grove, Bedford Park, in the County of Middlesex, 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 hose or pipes for sand pump dredgers, salvage pumps, and the like, are
usually made of leather having metal hoops inside to prevent collapse
under the suction. Such pipes however are wanting in strength and elasticity,
and are frequently destroyed, especially when used in rough water.
According to this invention I employ a coarse fabric made from rope and having
the hcops incorporated in it. The fabric is preferably of the description known by
sailors as
sword matting." Although such a fabric if used above water would
be very far from watertight I have discovered that when used under water (as it

page_text: always is in connection with sand pump dredgers, salvage pumps, and the like)
the rope swells, closing the interstices, and making the pipe sufficiently watertight
for the purpose.
The drawing is a side elevation partly in section of a hose or pipe made according
to this invention.
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a is the coarse fabric known as "sword matting," bare metal hoops, and c an
indiarubber cover.
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:-
:-
Hose or pipes substantially as described.
Dated this 12th day of March 1898.
CARPMAEL & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 6th Mar., 1897
ROBERT ARTHUR RICHARDSON 161, Rotherhithe New Road London, S.E.
Insurance 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 :-
A metal "holder" of novel shape, fitted with a screw (& washer) round which
it revolves, to be firmly attached to the front of the stairs at usual place, just clear
of the under stair (drawing). By simply moving the "holder" half a circle either
way, the stair-rod is instantly released or instantly fixed from the front.
A holder. B.section of stairs C carpet. D stair-rod. (A full size.)
Having now particularly described & 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 novel description of stair-rod holder, whose manner of attachment permits it
to be freely moved right, or left, thereby permitting the rod to be readily affixed
or released from the front of the stairs, instead of at the sides.
R. A. RICHARDSON.
Zinc or iron plate with wooden handle holding clip for leather & duster.
Year: 1897

page_text: MARTHA AMELIA WYCHERLEY, Wirswall, Whitchurch, Salop, Widow, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Zinc or iron plate with wooden handle holding clip for leather & duster.
I, MARTHA AMELIA WYCHERLEY, of 80, Harehills Terrace, Roundhay Road, in
the City of Leeds, formerly of Wirswall, Whitchurch, Salop, Widow, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to. be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The object of my invention is to provide a simple and effective means for clean-
ing windows from inside the room.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of my apparatus, and Fig. 2 is a side elevation of
same.
I employ a sheet metal plate A, which is made with a double bend as shown in
Fig. 2, and is fixed by screws or other suitable means to the body or frame B,
which is preferably of wood.
A detachable handle C is also provided, and on the front of the body or frame B
is fixed a blade spring or other suitable clip D. When the apparatus is in use
the leather or duster is folded over the plate A, and the ends are secured in the
clip D.
The invention is particularly applicable for cleaning the outside of sliding sash
windows, as if the lower sash be slightly raised the apparatus can be moved in any
desired direction, the plate A freely passing under the stile of the upper sash and
so enabling the top of the lower window to be cleaned.
If the lower sash be then raised a little higher the remainder of the lower
window and the whole of the top window may be cleaned. There is no risk of accident
as is the case when cleaning the window from a ladder or from the outside sill.
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page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
A window cleaner consisting of the metallic plate A, the handle B C in one or
two parts, and the spring clip D or the like fastener for securing the washleather
or other cleaning material; substantially as shown and described.
CPTS TO LOD MIT ST
1030.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Driving-gear for Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 20th Mar., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Driving-gear for Cycles.
I, CARL SCHINDLER, at 2 Henschestrasse, of Königsberg, Kingdom of Prussia,
Empire of Germany, K. Zeug-Premier-Lieutenant 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 illustrated by the accompanying drawing relates to a transmission
or gearing-arrangement for cycles and similar vehicles for the purpose of avoiding
the chains, and simplifying the frame. It enables to construct the machines,
especially safety-bicycles, shorter and more compact, and increases the steerability,
while the weight of the cycle is considerably reduced.
Fig. 1 is a section of the gear;
Fig. 2 is a side-view; and
Fig. 3 is the drawing of a bicycle provided with such gear.
The wheel-system is enclosed in a capsule R which is formed at the ends of the
fork g; the axle a is firmly connected with the pedal-cranks t.
On the axle a a
cog-wheel z is firmly attached; the nave n of the driving-wheel R is loosly on
the axle a and rounds on balls, rollers or the like in suitable manner, and carries a
small cog-wheel z 1 at its end projecting into the capsule R.
Between 2 and z 1 a double cog-wheel-gear z 2 z 3 is arranged on a small shaft w,
whereby the number of revolutions of the shaft a with the pedal-cranks t is
accordingly transferred upon the nave n and the driving-wheel R. This arrangement
enables that the second wheel R 1 can be comparatively smaller, so that the
construction of this wheel can be analogical to that of a high bicycle.
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 safety in form of a high bicycle, with equal or smaller front wheel, propelled
by a cog-wheel-gear of any proportion, encased in or at the fork-euds, substantially
as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 14th Jan
Lono 1907
CARL SCHINDLER,
c/o Erich Peters.
Razor with at
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th July, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Mar., 1898-Accepted, 11th June, 1898
THOMAS GLOSSOP, Cutlery Manufacturer, 71, St. Mary's Road, Sheffield, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Razor with blade at each end. Handle consisting of three scales, the middle
one deviding the two blades.
THOMAS GLOSSOP, 71, St. Mary's Road, Sheffield, Cutlery Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention relates to the construction of a double-blade razor, that is a razor
having two blades, separated by a centre scale.
The invention is clearly illustrated in the annexed sheet of drawings filed with
the Provisional Specification in which
Fig. 1, represents my razor with both blades opened.
Fig. 2, represents the razor with the blades closed.
In carrying out my invention as shown in the drawings, I prepare three scales
such as S, of any suitable material, bone, ivory, xylonite or the like, each being a
facsimile of the others in outline, and preferably having both ends of similar
shape.
I also provide two separate blades B¹, and B³, very similar to the blades in general
use but having the back portion of the ends or points at P, of the blades so shaped
or rounded off as to permit the blade to pass well within the handle as shown in
Fig. 2, thus the blade which is not being used, lies closely within the handle,
and forms no impedement to the hand of the user when shaving with the other
blade.
The blades are pin-jointed at opposite ends of the scales at J, and are separated
by the third scale, the whole of the parts being secured together in the usual
manner.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I wish it to be understood
that I am aware that a razor has been made having two blades made upon one
continuous piece of steel, and enclosed between two scales, such construction forms
no part of my invention, but I declare that what I claim, is:-
1-A razor having two separate blades two outer scales, and a central partition
scale, arranged substantially as herein before described and set forth.
2A double bladed razor, having each blade pin-jointed at opposite ends of the
handle, which consists of two outside scales, and a central scale, as hereinbefore
described and illustrated.
Dated the 20th day of May 1898
ROBT. F. DRURY, C.P.A.,
Agent for Applicant, Bank Buildings, George Street, Sheffield.
Year: 1897

page_text: ROBERT BROOMHEAD, Butcher, 327, Liverpool Road, Patricroft, Manchester, I do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows: :―
1st. There is an iron shoe made hollow which form of same is concave or dove-
tail shape.
2nd. There is a india-rubber pressed in the hollow part of shoe which forms a
cushion tyre for same. And the said india-rubber is pressed in after the shoo is
nailed on the horse's foot which is to prevent the horse from slipping.
MR. R. BROOMHEAD,
327, Liverpool Road, Patricroft,
Manchester.
ROBERT BROOMHEAD, Butcher, 327, Liverpool Road, Patricroft, Manchester, I do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
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In order to carry out my invention, I proceed in the following manner. I
make a horse shoe, almost the same shape as ordinary shoes in use, but instead of
being solid iron, I make it hollow, and into the hollow part, I press a strip of
rubber, the same shape, which is self holding in the place, by the hollow part
being formed in a dove-tailed shape. And shoes so constructed are less liable to
slip, and in frosty weather they do not require to be sharpened. In the accom-
panying 1 Sheet of drawings, Fig. 1 illustrates a full size horse shoe. Fig. 2, a
section of same at line A, B. Fig. 3 a similar section, but instead of dovetailed
shaped rubber, being pressed into the dovetailed groove, I place ordinary round
rubber, and in all the figures similar letters refer to similar parts.
Fig. 1 shews a view of the face of a horse shoe, the iron part of the shoe C is
nailed to the hoof in the ordinary manner, and into the dovetailed D, I press a
strip of india rubber E which forms a cushion, which prevents concussion and
slipping.

page_text: my
said
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:―
The construction of a horse shoe into which is placed a strip of india-rubber,
which is self retaining by the hollow parts being of a dovetailed shape, as shown
and described.
Dth or dan of Anoust 1908
Improvements in Sectional Boats.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sectional Boats.
I, WILLIAM SMART WATSON, Fleet Paymaster, H.M.S.
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Mars," do hereby
A boat built in five or more compartments each of the smaller of which to
stow inside the large one-the complete concern to form a travelling case.
Boat to be fitted with mast, rudder and removable keel, and all but the
centre portion to be water and airtight. The manner of carrying out this inven-
tion is as follows:-The dimensions of the boat being decided upon it is then
divided into as many sections as convenient, the central one being large enough
to contain all the others; the method of construction being that each section
forms a water tight box each of these boxes when the top is removed stow inside
one another and finally into the larger section. These sections to be made of
any suitable material and joined together in any suitable manner.
Dated this 29th day of November 1897.
WILLIAM S. WATSON.
improvements in Sectional DOALS.
I, WILLIAM SMART WATSON, Fleet Paymaster, H.M.S. "Mars," do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention relates to an improved form of sectional boats, my method
being the building of a boat in two or more sections, the largest of these to
contain the remainder the whole forming a box suitable for travelling purposes.
For the purpose of carrying out this invention I construct each section so as to
be watertight with the exception of the largest one. To enable me to do this I
have a movable cover or lid to each of the smaller sections, this cover being
either screwed on to the section or fitted on a slotted groove. This being done,
these sections should be watertight.
The large section has a cover which forms a partial deck leaving sufficient
room for one or more persons. I may use one or more sections constructed
similarly to the largest. The most suitable method of attaching these sections
to form the boat is by bolting them to one another by butterfly nuts the ends
of the sections being strengthened by plates of metal through which the bolts
are passed.

page_text: Of course it is obvious that any other well known method of attachment may
be used, such as passing a jointed band around the outside of the boat.
In the accompanying drawings like letters indicate like parts.
Figure 1 is a plan of the boat as complete. The letters a, b, c, d, e indicating
the different compartments.
Figure 2 is a side elevation of the same, and Figure 3 represents the invention
when the different compartments are stowed in one another.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
The improvement in sectional boats substantially as set forth and described
in this specification.
Dated this 30th Auomat 1898
WILLIAM SMART WATSON.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 14th July, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 9th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 12th Mar., 1898
I, ALEXANDER BUYERS, Engineer, No. 396, Clifton Road, Woodside, Aberdeen,
Scotland, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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My invention relates to improvements in connection with button hooks, and the
object is to combine therewith means for unbuttoning buttoned articles. The inven-
tion is more particularly intended for use with boots and gloves, but can be used
under any analogous circumstances. The appliance consists of a handle having
one end curved downwards, and then somewhat under and parallel with the handle.
The under curved part is furnished with a gap." Above this "gapped" end is
another "gapped" piece, one end being attached to the downward curved part. A
space is left between the upper and lower gapped parts. Nearly over the first
mentioned gapped end are two ears attached to, and hanging from, the handle.
Between these ears is a lever, the outer end of which is formed into a button hook.
At the other end of the button hook lever, is a cup-like formation, the cavity of
which is downwards (towards the gap). The lever turns on a pin passed through the
ears and the lever, the pin being attached to the handle by a chain or otherwise.
Attached to the under side of the handle is one end of a spring, the other end of
which presses on the button hook lever. Above the handle is a somewhat trigger
shaped piece of metal.
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When the appliance is to be used as a button hook, the pin is withdrawn so as to
separate the button hook from the handle. When the article is to be used for
unbuttoning purposes, the button hook lever is replaced and the lower" gapped
end above mentioned is placed under the edge of the material containing the
button hole so that the button is between the gap," the upper "gapped" piece
holding the edge in position. The trigger shaped piece of metal is held by the
forefinger and thumb, the other three fingers being placed under the button hook
lever, and on pressing the latter upwards, the cup shaped end is forced over the
button, which is eventually pushed through the button hole.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in connection with Button Hooks.
I, ALEXANDER BUYERS, Engineer, No. 396, Clifton Road, Woodside, Aberdeen,
Scotland, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
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page_text: ad appliance being constructed and operating substantially as described in the
above specification, and exemplified in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 8th day of February 1898.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Caps."
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 18th Dec., 1897
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COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Caps."
I, JULIUS LEMEL, of 48, Moor Lane, in the City of London, Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention relates to hats or caps of the kind formed of a number of sections
or segments or material united together and the object of my invention is to pro-
vide improved means for ventilating such hats and caps.
According to my invention the several sections, instead of being directly united
to each other, are united to strips of braid in which openings or perforations are
formed, the edges of the adjacent pieces or sections being more or less separated
in order to allow the circulation of air through the perforations of the braid.
To enable my invention to be fully understood I will describe the same as applied
to an ordinary cricket cap.
Figure 1 being a side view of such a cap; and,
Figure 2 a section of the same, drawn to an enlarged scale, on the line 2-2:
Figure 3 is a view of a piece of the braid by which the cap sections are united.
a, a are the sections of the cap and b, b are the strips of braid or the like for
uniting the said sections, the said braid being so plated or woven that perfora-
tions or openings, such as those shewn at c, c, are formed. The edge portions of
such braid are advantageously unperforated.
In making the cap the sections a, a, instead of being united together as hereto-
fore, are united by rows of stitches d, d to the edges of the strips of braid; the
edges of adjacent sections being separated, as clearly shewn in figure 1, so that the
openings or perforations c, c in the braid remain uncovered.
In the drawing I have shewn my invention as applied to a cap of the kind in
which the seams radiate from a point at the top of the cap; it is to be understood,
however, that my invention is equally applicable to caps in which the seams are
arranged concentrically or in which the seams are partly radiated and partly con-
centric or otherwise arranged.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. A hat, cap or the like formed of a number of pieces or sections of material
united to strips of braid or other perforated material in such a manner that rows of
perforations are left between the adjacent edges of the pieces or sections, substan-
tially as described.
2. The manufacture and use of hats or caps made substantially in the manner
herein before described.
improvement Dandages.
Year: 1897

page_text: improvement Dandages.
I, BRUNO SCHMIDT of Bochum, Germany owner of the "Reichsadler Apotheke,"
Chemist do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
My invention relates to improvements in bandages or swathes especially for
binding and dressing up wounds caused by burning and it has healing cooling and
assuaging qualities, which make it a very valuable means in surgery. It is made
up as follows:
A roller or band of suitable light gauzelike stuff is impregnated with a solution.
of 20% glycerine and 10% boracic acid in pure spirit (alcohol). The pure spirit.
sterilizes the bandages and the boracic acid makes them antiseptic. The glycerine
serves partly as dissolving means for the boracic acid and partly as means for
retaining the powder which is rubbed into the bandage and which will be specified
hereafter:
The bandage is then dryed rapidly in order to volatilize the spirit; the boracic.
acid and glycerine are retained by the stuff.
Now the bandages are rubbed in with a powder having not only healing qualities.
but also those of drying, cooling and of assuaging pain, or anodyne qualities.
This nomdan is comnoond of
Now in treading wounds caused by burning with my roller or bandage the
wounds are simply bound up by the new bandage and one or more layers of wadding.
are put over it.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and the manner in which the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
The herein described bandage to be used for binding up wounds, especially those
caused by burning, consisting of a roller of gauzelike stuff impregnated with a.
solution 20% glycerine, 10% boracic acid in pure spirit and rubbed in with a
powder containing 25% flowers of zinc (zincum oxydatum), 25% of crystals of
bismuth (bismuthum subnitricum) and 50% of pulverized talc (talcum pulveratum).
as described and specified.
BRUNO SCHMIDT,.
Per Karl J. Mayer,
Agent.
Improvements in the Hanging of Electroliers and other Electrical Fittings.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th May, 1897-Accepted, 24th July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Hanging of Electroliers and other Electrical
Fittings.
We, ERNEST ALEXANDER CLAREMONT and FREDERICK HENRY ROYCE of the Firm of
F. H. Royce & Co. Ltd. Cooke Street Hulme Manchester in the County of
Lancaster Electricians 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 improvements which form the subject of this invention relate to a method
of hanging an electrolier or other electrical fitting so as to allow of it being revolved
without damage to the electrical conductors by allowing the Electrolier etc. to turn
a part of a revolution or several revolutions and when released to return to its
original position by means of energy stored in a spring or springs or by gravitation,
thereby preventing the electrical conductors getting broken through by the tension
caused by being repeatedly twisted in one direction. We give below two methods
of applying the said improvements. Figures 1 and 3 are vertical sections, and
Figures 2 and 4 are plans. The first improvement as shown on Sheet 1 consists of
the pipe A, being part of the Electrolier, etc., to which is attached the collar H and
sleeve B.
D is the ceiling plate from which hangs the sleeve C which in turn is bored to
receive the collar H.
Between the faces of C & H a number of steel balls G are placed, held in position
by washer I. thereby reducing the friction caused by revolving the electrolier, etc.
to.a minimum.
To the sleeves B & C is fixed the spring F, the tension in which after being
twisted and upon the release of the Electrolier etc., brings the Electrolier etc. back
to its original position.
The second improvement as shown on Sheet 2 consists of the pipe A of the
Electrolier or other electrical fitting to which is attached the collar B.
Upon the circumference of the collar B is a right or left hand screw thread.
E is the ceiling plate from which hangs the part F having upon its circumference
at the end a left or right hand thread.
C is a loose sleeve having upon its inner surface both a right hand and a left
hand screw thread at opposite ends.
Between the threads of the sleeve C and the threads B & F respectively is placed
a number of steel balls D; suitable stops are placed at each end of the sleeve C to
determine the amount of travel of the balls and thread.
Upon the release of the Electrolier etc. after being twisted it resumes its natural
position by gravity with the aid of the balls.
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:

page_text: 1. An Electrolier or other Electrical apparatus hung in such a manner as to allow
of it turning (revolving) freely a part of, or one, or more revolutions, but arranged
to automatically return to its original position.
2. The methods shown and described substantially as set forth.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Feb., 1897-Accepted, 20th Mar., 1897
I, FRIEDRICH ERNST THOMAS, Master Tinker, of Market Place, Steinigtwolms-
dorf, Saxony, 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:-
My invention has reference to cigar cases and has for its object to increase their
utility by providing means for cutting the ends of the cigars while they are in
position within the case.
The accompanying drawing illustrates in section a cigar case made in accordance
with my invention, which cigar case consists, as it will be seen from the drawing,
in a case t within which is provided a series of partitions open at the top and
being provided with a transverse partition below containing circular apertures
through which the extremities of the cigars project outwardly into a small
chamber r, a movable knife m being provided immediately below which cuts off
the projecting extremities of the cigars which may fall into the receptacle r from
which they may be extracted, an aperture normally closed by means of a flap k
being provided for this purpose. The case may be enveloped in a sliding outer
cover d or the cover or lid may be provided as hinging upon the case in which the
partitions are provided.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inveu-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. Cigar cases characterised by the provision therein of partitions holding each
cigar, apertures being provided in a transverse partition into which the extremities
of the cigars may project, and a knife situated immediately beneath such transverse
partition for the purpose of cutting off the ends of the cigars as they project
substantially as described.
2. Cigar cases substantially as and for the purpose hereinbefore described and as
illustrated.
Improvements in or relating to Curtain and similar Rods.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Apr., 1897-4ccepted, 26th June, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Curtain and similar Rods.
I, AUGUSTE CHARLES HERFORT, of 23 Rue Vivienne, Paris in the Republic
of France, Furniture Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
My invention relates to rods-fluted grooved or of any desired cross section
encased in copper or other metal and chiefly destined to be used as curtains and
portiére rods.
The rod according to the present invention is comparatively cheap in construction
and is easily cleaned; moreover, its appearance enables it to be used in the most
luxurious apartment.
In the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a cross section of a wooden fluted rod cased with copper.
Fig. 2 is a cross section of a sheet-metal fluted rod cased with copper.
In both these figures the groove at the top of the rod serves for receiving a
small pulley and cords for drawing the curtains.
When such a groove is unnecessary, the rods have a uniform and symmetrical
section and are covered with a metallic casing all round.
The casing of wood or iron or copper or other metal is effected by simultaneously
passing them both through a draw hole or die the casing surrounding the rod as
they are operated upon.
If the rod is to be fluted the core may be fluted at first and then the copper or
other metal applied by passing them through a draw hole, or the fluting may be
effected in the draw-hole at the same time as the covering operation.
The bends a abb of the casing on the core are also effected in the draw hole.
By means of this process rods of all shapes and with any number of grooves
flutes and the like may be obtained. They also may be covered with any metal
other than copper preferably those of a good appearance and which can be easily
cleaned.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A curtain or similar rod of wood, metal or other material grooved or not and
covered with a casing of metal substantially as described.
2. A curtain or similar rod substantially as described and illustrated in Fig. 1 or
in Fig. 2 of the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 29th day of April 1897.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Studs for Attaching the Covering Scales of Butchers' Knife Tangs, also for Table and the like Cutlery.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Dec., 1897
Complete Spanification Last
Improvements in Studs for Attaching the Covering Scales of Butchers'
Knife Tangs, also for Table and the like Cutlery.
ARNOLD JAMES BEAL, 43, Marlboro Road, Sheffield, County of York, Cutlery
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I propose to rivet covering to the tangs of butchers knives and table cutlery,
by the aid of an ornamental stud, which is cut and formed from a flat headed nail
of suitable material such as iron, copper, brass and the like, the said nail used for
this purpose is specified by the accompanying drawings Fig. A, Fig. B being the
nail after ornamentally prepared, Fig. C being the covering scale used prepared to
receive Fig. B, Fig. D being a complete article rivetted together by the aid of
three more or less of different designed studs as required according to pattern
Fig. E being the left side of the handle so formed shewing the small end of the
stud which is the part rivetted.
Dated this 13th day of December 1897.
Improvements in Studs for Attaching the Covering Scales of Butchers'
Knife Tangs, also for Table and the like Cutlery.
ARNOLD JAMES BEAL, 43, Marlboro Road, Sheffield, Cutlery Manufactor, 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:
I cut ornamental studs of the required shape from ordinary flat head nails, which
I use as revits, in the place of ordinary wire, for reviting the coverings on butcher
and table knife tangs.
Fix 1 Andinom Art had
Improvements in Studs for Attaching the Covering Scales of Butchers'
Knife Tangs, also for Table and the like Cutlery.
ARNOLD JAMES BEAL, 43, Marlboro Road, Sheffield, Cutlery Manufactor, 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:-
I cut ornamental studs of the required shape from ordinary flat head nails, which
I use as revits, in the place of ordinary wire, for reviting the coverings on butcher
and table knife tangs.
Fig 1 Ordinary at head nail.
Fig. 2. A star cut from head of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3. A club cut from head of Fig. 1.
Fig. 4. A heart cut from head of Fig. 1.
Fig. 5. The complete article after being revited together with studs A cut from
Fig. 1, of any desired shape.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
(1) Ornamental stud or revit made from flat head nails, for the purpose of
reviting together the covering scales of butcher & table knife handles as shewn
by section on a, b of Fig. 5.
Improvements in Cigar Boxes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Apr., 1897-Accepted, 29th May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Cigar Boxes.
I, ADOLF DIETZ, Private Secretary, of 362 Kirchstrasse, Oestringen, Baden,.
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 :-
The present invention relates to improvements in cigar boxes for preserving
cigars from the effects of dampness and climatic influences; and consists in the
manufacture of such boxes from celluloid.
The annexed drawings illustrate my invention as carried into effect in which-
Figure 1 shews a cigar box which corresponds to the usual form where the lid d
is fastened with hinges a to the box itself b, while
Figure 2 shews a cigar box baving the lid d inserted in lateral grooves c in.
the edges of the box.
Figure 3 shews a cigar box having a removable lid d which for the purpose of
air tight closure is glued to the box with strips of parchment.
The cigar box may be made in several other forms than those illustrated.
The use of celluloid for cigar boxes offers the advantage that in such boxes the
cigars are more effectively preserved from the influence of the weather and dampness
than is possible in boxes of wood as usually made.
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 cigar box of any desirable shape made from celluloid whereby the
cigars are effectively preserved from the effects of the weather and dampness
substantially as described.
(2.) A cigar box as specified in Claim 1 wherein two or more sides thereof are
connected by means of an air and water tight material such as parchment.
substantially as described.
Dated this 3rd day of April 1897.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Improvements in the Suspension of Electrical Accumulators or Batteries on Motor Carriages.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in the Suspension of Electrical Accumulators or
Batteries on Motor Carriages.
We, The Honourable REGINALD THOMAS DUDLEY BROUGHAM, of 22A, Dorset Street,
Portman Square, and WALTER CHARLES BERSEY, of 28, Victoria Street, Westminster,
both in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
According to this invention the box containing the electrical accumulators or
batteries used for the propulsion of motor carriages is suspended at its corners by
rods and links which are carried by springs mounted on the frame of the vehicle the
springs allowing motion in a vertical direction.
At each side of the box there is a radial bar which is pivotted at one end to the
frame of the carriage, and at the other end to the box.
By these means undue oscillations and shocks liable to injure the accumulators
or batteries are prevented.
Dated this 05th day of February 1807
REGINALD THOMAS DUDLEY BROUGHAM.
WALTER CHARLES BERSEY.
Improvements in the Suspension of Electrical Accumulators or
Batteries on Motor Carriages.
We, The Honourable REGINALD THOMAS DUDLEY BROUGHAM, of 22A, Dorset
Street, Portman Square, and WALTER CHARLES BERSEY, of 28, Victoria Street,
Westminster, both in the County of Middlesex, 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 :-
According to this invention the box containing the electrical accumulators or
batteries used for the propulsion of motor carriages is suspended at its corners by
rods and links which are carried by springs mounted on the frame of the vehicle
the springs allowing motion in a vertical direction.
At each side of the box there is a radial bar which is pivotted at one end to
the frame of the carriage, and at the other end to the box.
By these means undue oscillations and shocks liable to injure the accumulators or
batteries are prevented.
In the drawing a is the box containing the accumulators or batteries and b is the
frame of the machine. care the links from which the box a is suspended and d
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page_text: are the springs carrying them. e are radial bars pivotted at e' to the frame and
at e to the box.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. The combination of suspension springs and radial bars.
2. The method of suspending electrical accumulators or batteries on motor cars
substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
1007
REGINALD THOMAS DUDLEY BROUGHAM.
WALTER CHARLES BERSEY.
An Improved Wrapper, Cover, or Bag for the Preservation of Frozen or Fresh Produce During Transit.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 23rd Oct.,
1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Wrapper, Cover, or Bag for the Preservation of Frozen
or Fresh Produce During Transit.
I, FREDERICK ALEXANDER FURLONGE 493 Barking Road Plaistow Essex,
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:-
In
This invention relates to a new or improved wrapper, cover, or bag for the
preservation of frozen or fresh produce during transit, the object being to provide
a wrapper, cover, or bag which shall be approximately air tight and impervious
to moisture. It has been found that when a porous wrapper, cover, or bag is
employed containing frozen meat or produce that dirt or extraneous matter which
collects on the bag will owing to the moisture present be absorbed to a certain
extent by the meat or the like enclosed therein, thus damaging the same.
order to overcome this objection I provide a wrapper, cover, or bag which may
be of any suitable shape and material which is impervious to moisture and
approximately air tight. I find it convenient to employ a composition of woollen
or cotton material such as muslin, to which I attach a water-proof material such
as parchment paper or other suitable substance through the medium of a damp
resisting paste, cement or such like. In the case of frozen meat or produce, by
being enveloped in a wrapper, cover, or bag of this description, the exclusion of
the external air enables the substance to be preserved in better condition than
is the case with a porous bag.
Although for purposes of illustration I have described one way in which I
produce the material for the cover, wrapper or bag, it is understood that I do not
confine myself to these precise materials as there are other materials which might
be fully efficacious.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. A waterproof and approximately air tight wrapper, cover or bag for enclosing
frozen meat or other produce for purposes of transit; said material consisting of
woollen, cotton, or the like substance to which a waterproof and approximately
air-tight material such as parchment or the like is attached by means of a
suitable paste or cement.