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Improvement in Striking Apparatus for Stringed Instruments.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 7th April, 1897--Accepted, 14th Aug.,
1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Striking Apparatus for Stringed Instruments.
I, JULIUS MÜLLER residing at Striesen near Dresden, Kingdom of Saxony Empire
of Germany 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:-
The present invention relates to a striking apparatus for string-instruments, for
instance citherns, enabling several strings to be struck at the same time.
Across the strings a box K is movably situated, which can easily be moved to and
fro. In Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawing, the board c, projecting over the box,
rests on two little boards 6 arranged movably at p at the sides of the apparatus. A
spring d always presses the whole to one side. Felt buffers g noiselessly catch the
shocks of the board b when striking. In the box k are the striking-pins f. These
have a large head with a conically wound string h underneath, which always presses
the little pins upwards holding the same above the strings 8. At their central part
the pins fare thinner in order to gain elasticity or flexibility.
Fig. 3 shows the pins f1 as non-flexible bodies. Below they are slanted and are
provided with an india-rubber m as damper, to avoid the hard striking of the
strings.
The pins (for f 1), guided only in the upper and lower part g, g 1, are fixed in the
box K and by a pressure, upon their head exercised with the fingers of the player
they can be brought within reach of the strings. When after pressing down, the
box K is moved to the side, which is done by the thumb of the player placed into the
holder i, those strings are touched of which the pins have been pressed down.
The arrangement of the movable side walls b can be done laterally at the instru-
ment or on the top of the same as may be most convenient.
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 striking-apparatus for string instruments consisting of a box (K) placed over and
above the strings, and easily movable to and fro, through which pass the striking-
pins for the strings.
The string-pins (f ƒ 1) are by means of springs always held above the level of the
strings and are either elastic flexible (f) or firm and provided with sordines (m) of
india-rubber or the like (f 1). Thus the striking of one or more strings is done
simultaneously by pressing down the strikings-pins (ff 1) and by lateral movement of
the box (K) substantially as described.
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Year: 1897

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I, LEONARD Hwass, of 69, Leventhalstrasse, Crefeld, in the German Empire,
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 an improvement in the method of loading or sizing
silk.
In loading or sizing silk by means of the known weighting-agents namely,
chloride of tin in combination with sodium phosphate and sodium silicate, it has
long since been found that silk loaded with these agents easily becomes friable and
weak even after it has been only slightly loaded.
I have already made a considerable improvement in the process by employing
between the sodium phosphate bath and the sodium silicate bath, a bath con-
taining certain aluminium salts. But the employment of these salts only partially
attains the result desired as although the strength of the silk was in no way
reduced, yet the property which is peculiar to all aluminium salts, of more or less
softening or weakening the silk and of depriving it of the touch most important
in silk could not be entirely counteracted notwithstanding that experiments were
made with various artificial agents.
Now, according to this invention, I employ copper sulphate (or another soluble
copper salt) for dark colours and zinc sulphate (or another zinc salt) for light
shades, the employment of the said salts fully answering the desired purpose, as
silk treated with these salts is not only more efficiently loaded than was possiblo
with all other agents hitherto employed, at the same time remaining more durable,
but a fine full touch is also preserved.
I treat the silk as follows-I pass it one or more times through baths of tin
chloride and sodium or ammonium phosphate alternately. It is then treated in a
warm bath of about 10° Beaumé containing any suitable soluble copper or zinc
salt or a mixture of such salts, the silk being finally treated in a sodium silicate
bath of from 2 to 10° Beaumé.
The strength of the baths varies according to the quality of the silk to be
treated and according to the desired degree to which the silk is to be loaded or
weighted.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
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1. An improvement in the process for loading or sizing silk of all kinds, such
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page_text: soluble copper or zinc salts or a mixture of such salts for the purpose of preserving
the strength and touch of the silk as described.
2. Silk loaded by the improved process hereinbefore described.
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G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Preparing Barrels, or other Vessels for Holding Petroleum, or other Oils.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 10th May, 1897-Accepted, 4th Sept., 1897
Improvements in Preparing Barrels, or other Vessels for Holding
Petroleum, or other Oils.
A communication from abroad by JULIUS TYCIAK, of Olszanica, Galicia, Austria,
Chemist.
I, JAMES HOWDEN, of 8, Scotland Street, in the County of Glasgow, North Britain,
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, that is to say :-
This Invention consists in preparing barrels or other vessels for holding petroleum
or other oils, by coating the interiors of such vessels with a compound made with glue
and molasses or a saccharine liquid.
In carrying out the Invention about equal weights of glue and molasses or the
like are combined the glue being liquefied in the ordinary way by heat with the
addition of water and the molasses being stirred into the liquefied glue so as to be
thoroughly incorporated therewith. The mixture is kept in a heated state but not
boiling for an hour or more, and scum rising to the surface is removed.
The hot compound is put into a barrel, the bung is closed, and the barrel is
rolled about to bring the fluid compound into contact with the whole of the interior
surface. The air in the barrel becomes heated by the compound and exerts a certain
pressure which forces the compound into the joints and pores of the wood. The
bung is drawn out and any of the compound remaining fluid and not adhering to the
wood is run out and can be used for treating other barrels. The compound may be
applied of sufficient thickness at one operation, or at two or more operations; and
t may be applied to barrels previously treated with the same or a different
compound.
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
claim is:
The preparing of barrels or other vessels for holding petroleum or other oils,
y coating the interiors thereof with a compound of glue and molasses or other
accharine liquid substantially as hereinbefore described.
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Improvements in Stands for Bicycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Dec., 1897 -Accepted, 26th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stands for Bicycles.
I, ROBERT WILLIAM POUND, of 1, West Villas, Cemetery Road, Malvern, in the
County of Worcester, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of this invention is to provide an improved stand for bicycles, by
which they are held securely in a vertical position, when being conveyed by rail,
or at other times.
This improvement is effected by the use of a stand of wood, metal, or other
material, applied to the cranks of bicycles. The crank being the strongest part
of the machine affords the best hold for a rigid and secure support. The accom-
panying drawings illustrate the application of the aforesaid principle, and the
improvements which are the object of this invention.
In Fig. 1 is represented a stand of wood, metal, or other material, consisting of
two lateral supports or shoulders, A so placed as to receive the arms of the cranks.
The pressure on the one crank is counterbalanced by the pressure on the other,
and both are retained in a rigidly horizontal position, and the bicycle is held
vertical, free from motion 'and oscillation. A groove B at the same time grips the
driving wheel, and so adds to the stability of the machine.
By means of straps C, pins, or other fastenings, the stand can be securely
attached to the bicycle, and can be lifted and carried about with it, so that, wherever
placed, the bicycle requires no other support.
Fig. 2 gives the plan outline of the cranks of a bicycle when resting on such a
stand.
The
Fig. 3 represents a similar stand of wood, metal, or other material upon which
one of the cranks G of a bicycle rests, which crank may be at any angle.
pedal attached to the crank is received on the top of the stand between the pro-
tectors D, E, and can be secured by a pin F, strap, or other fastening, whereby the
equilibrium of the bicycle is maintained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
The support of a stand to be applied to the cranks of bicycles, substantially as
set forth.
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A New or Improved Optical Toy.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 19th Mar., 1898
A New or Improved Optical Toy.
I, TOM BATTY, of North View, Drighlington, in the County of York, Decorator,
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:
Certain objects viewed through the new or improved optical toy hereinafter
described may be made to more or less resemble a photograph of the object taken
by Rontgen or so called "X" rays, as for instance: a human hand viewed through
it in a favourable light appears as if the flesh of the hand were sufficiently trans-
parent to show the bones beneath. The lead of a lead pencil also appears to be
visible when a pencil is viewed in a similar way.
To fully describe my invention, reference is made to the accompanying sheet of
drawings forming a part of this specification, in which similar letters of reference
indicate corresponding parts in each of the figures.
Figure 1, represents an elevation of the toy. Figure 2, is a front view, and
Figure 3, is a longitudinal section of the same.
The toy may be conveniently and cheaply made of card-board or straw-board covered
with paper or the like and preferably consists of a short tube A closed at one end with
the exception of a central hole C. This end may consist of two discs B and B2
held in position by the cap B³ fixed on the end of A. A portion D of a suitable
feather is secured across the hole C with the barbs disturbed as little as possible
that is to say in their natural relative position. Feathers of medium strength from
barn-door fowls having barbs of sufficient length to extend fully across the
opening C with a margin at the ends to enable them to be glued in position between
the discs B and B are quite suitable. Dark feathers are I find the best for the
purpose. Any other suitable substance by which the same results are obtainable
may be used instead of feathers.
To use the toy the feathered hole D is placed close to the eye and whilst looking
through it towards an open space in the sky the hand is placed a suitable distance
in front of the toy and the optical illusion before mentioned is obtained.
The tubular part A of the toy is not essential and the feather may be mounted
in any other suitable form of holder.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
The new or improved toy consisting of a holder having an aperture formed
through it across which a portion of a feather is mounted substantially as herein
shown and described.
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er 1907
DRACUP & NOWELL,
Patent Agents, Bradford.
Improvements in or relating to Alarm Bells for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 15th May, 1897-Accepted, 19th June, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Alarm Bells for Cycles and other
Vehicles.
I, JOHANN BAUM, Locksmith, of Solingen, Germany, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to cycle bells which are set in motion by the contact of a
friction disc with the circumference of the tyre, as indicated by the accompanying
drawings, in which
Fig. 1 is a side-view of a bicycle provided with a bell according to my invention,
while
Figs. 2, 3 and 4 are detail views showing the construction of the bell.
d indicates the flanged friction disc adapted to be pressed against the
circumference of the tyre of the front-wheel. The hammers or strikers are not
elastic and set in motion by a cam, as formerly; they are mounted on the friction
dise, so that they can be shifted thereon and turned thereon; they strike against
suitable projections or teeth a of the bell when the friction wheel is rapidly turned,
as is the case during the motion of the bicycle.
The hammers have thick heads k and flat arms k', which latter are provided with
slots s for the screw bolts b. Each of the latter is surrounded with a helical
spring f, which rests on a washer c and presses the same against the arm of the
hammer, to prevent the latter from moving accidentally and producing a noise,
while the friction wheel is at rest.
In the example represented by the drawings the hells proper e or metallic
cups are made of steel-plate, and the teeth a are formed on the bells or made
of one piece with the same and bent inward (as shown), in order to produce a
strong and agreeable sound.
As the strikers are mounted on the friction disc by means of pivots and slots,
they will act, whether the friction disc turns forward or backward, and if the
strikers happen to rest against the teeth a, the slots will enable the strikers to
yield easily.
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 double cycle bell provided with a friction disc and comprising in its
construction a pair of pivoted and slotted striking hammers with or without
springs, which hammers are adapted to strike against teeth formed on the bells as
the friction disc revolves, substantially as described.
2. In a double cycle bell provided with friction disc adapted to operate
substantially as described, a bell having teeth a formed of one piece with the bell
and bent inward.
Dated this 14th day of May 1897.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
37 and 39, Essex Street, Strand, London, Agents.
Improvement in Paint Brushes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Apr., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 19th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1898
Improvement in Paint Brushes.
WILLIAM HENRY DAY, 22, St. Jamese's Road, Brixton, S.W., Painter, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My improvement consists of an ordanary flat paint brush or fitch as generaly
used having a permanent handle I now disconect the brush part from the said
handle and cut in the end of handle an aperture I then insert the flat brush or
fitch in the aperture then I bore a hole through the centre from side to side into
which I insert a pin on the extreeme ends I place a bur which is then clinched so
as to keep the pin in its place this being done the said brush or fitch can be moved
to right or left angles by working on the said pin.
Dated this 4th day of June 1897.
WILLIAM HENRY DAY,
22, St. Jamese's Road, Brixton, S.W.
Improvement in Paint Brusnes.
WILLIAM HENRY DAY, 22, St. Jamese's Road, Brixton, S.W., Painter, 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 as follows:-
My improvement consists of an ordinary flat paint brush or fitch as generaly
used having a permanent handle I now disconect the brush part from the said
handle and cut in the end of handle an aperture a I then insert the flat brush or
fitch in the aperture a then I bore a hole b through the centre from side to side
into which I insert a pin c, on the extreme ends I place a bur d which is then
clinched so as to keep the pin e in its place this being done the said brush or fitch
can be moved to right or left angles by working on the said pin c the handles can
be made in tin or wood as desired the above is allso applicable to all kinds of paint
brushes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:
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A paint brush which can be adjusted to right or left hand angles as fully
described in the Complete Specification.
1900
WILLIAM HENRY DAY,
22, St. Jamese's Road, Brixton, S.W.,
New or improved Bell-sounding mechanism for Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 2nd Oct.,
1897
New or improved Bell-sounding mechanism for Cycles.
I, HERMANN HAUGER, of the Schramberg Watch Spring Manufactory,
Schramberg, in the Kingdom of Wurtemburg, Werks Manager, 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 bell-sounding mechanism for cycles in which the
bell after having been sounded by the forward movement of the sounding
mechanism continues to sound during the backward movement of such mechanism.
The accompanying Drawing illustrates a bell-sounding mechanism constructed
in accordance with my invention.
Figure 1 is a plan of the mechanism with the bell and back supporting plate
removed, and Figure 2 a sectional view showing the bell and back-supporting
plate in place.
The apparatus consists of a bell a in the interior of which is arranged the
peculiar sounding mechanism which is placed between the two supporting
plates 6 and 61. This sounding mechanism consists of a toothed segment d
connected directly with the pressure lever c. The toothed segment d transmits
the motion of the lever c, through the train of toothed wheels e, f, g, h and i,
When the
to the rotating arm k which is fixed on the last wheel i of the train.
lever c is moved in the direction of the arrow (Figure 1) the arm k is rotated
and strikes against the bell a causing the latter to sound. In order to return the
lever c to its normal position, a spring 7 is secured at one end to the lever c and
at the other end to one of the distance pillars m, which hold the plates 6 and 6¹
at a proper distance apart. When the lever c is moved in the direction of the
arrow (Figure 1) the spring is put in tension and when the said lever is released
the said spring 1 draws the lever back into its normal position, whereby the
aforesaid train of wheels is turned in the reverse direction, and the bell a is
again caused to sound by the arm k striking against it as it rotates in the reverse
direction. The apparatus is fixed to the steering rod by means of the clamp m.
It is obvious that instead of a single bell two bells may be employed with the
wheel work arranged between them.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
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A bell-sounding mechanism for cycles in which a train of toothed wheels e, f,
and i, connected with and operated by the toothed segment d, connected to an
operating lever c, causes an arm k, to rotate in one direction when the said lever c
is moved one way by hand, for example, and in the opposite direction when the

page_text: said lever c is moved the other way by a spring / so that the bell is sounded
while the lever c is being moved in both directions, substantially as described.
Dated this 28th day of August, 1897.
H. HAUGER.
Per M. C. Beck,
115 Cannon Street, London, E.C., Agent.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 29th May, 1897-Accepted, 3rd July, 1897
I, ALFRED JOHN HEYS of John Street, Sale, in the County of Chester, Buyer, 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 Hair Pins hereinafter described and which are illustrated by the accompanying
drawings have been designed with the object of more securely retaining the positions
in which they may be arranged in the hair, and consequently of more securely
retaining the hair and coiffure as dressed.
In all forms of pins constructed according to my present Improvements, the two
limbs are wider apart at some point than at the bend A; are bent so as to touch or
nearly touch each other, forming a throat near the points; and bent between the
throat and the tips so as to form a kind of open mouth.
I have in the accompanying drawings illustrated, by way of example, various
modifications of my improved hair pins, but I desire it to be understood that I do not
limit myself to the precise shapes and forms shewn. Thus, different forms of
"mouth "
are shewn in Figures 1, 2, 4 and 5 respectively, but it is not intended that
these forms of the mouths should be used exclusively with the forms of the limbs
with which they are associated in those figures, any of these forms and modifications
of them may be employed with any form of the limbs wherein there is, between the
throat B and the bend A, a part wider than the bend A. The bend A may be a
simple curvature as shewn by Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4, or be produced by forming an
external or internal loop, Figures 5 and 6, or otherwise in any well known manner.
The wider part between the bend A and the throat B may be variously formed and
produced. Thus, in Figures 1, 5 and 6 it may be produced by giving each limb an
obtuse bend; or, as shewn by Figure 2, each limb may be bent to a flat are of a
circle; or again, the limbs may spread from the bend towards the throat and then
converge as seen in Figure 4.
In addition to the bending or curvature of the limbs as described, they may be
otherwise bent or curved as is shewn for example by Figures 3 and 4.
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 :-
Hair pins having each an open mouth, a contracted throat, and a part between the
throat and the bend which is wider than the bend, substantially as herein before
described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1000
Dated to oth day of May, A.D, 1897.
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 12th June, 1897
I, JAMES GEORGE INGRAM, of The London India Rubber Works, Felstead Street,
Hackney Wick, in the County of London, India Rubber 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 :-
The invention relates to improvements in dog muzzles with a view to render the
same more comfortable to the dog by coating them with india rubber or rubber
compound by dipping the muzzle to the required extent in a bath containing a solution
of rubber or rubber compound any number of times according to the substance of the
coating required. By this means I not only make the muzzle more comfortable in use,
but the wire is protected from damp and consequently from rust, thus enabling the dog
to drink without injury to the muzzle. If desired additional rubber or rubber compound
may be applied, either in the form of solution or sheet, to the junctions, twistings, coils
and soldering of the wires, in order to obtain a greater thickness of covering and wider
bearing at such parts.
The muzzle after having been covered as above, is vulcanized or "cured" in the
usual way.
I am also enabled to give any desired color to the muzzle by dipping it in a rubber
solution or enamel of the required tint, either as a final coating or for all the
coatings.
I prefer to employ the usual leather strap for securing the muzzle round the
dog's neck.
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 dog muzzle made of wire and dipped in rubber or rubber compound,
substantially as herein described.
2. A wire dog muzzle coated by dipping either partially or entirely, with rubber or
rubber compound and colored to any desired tint, substantially as herein described.
Dated this 12th day of April 1897.
HARRIS & MILLS,
23 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents.
HARRIS & MILLS,
23 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents.
A New or Improved Composition for Manufacturing Sticks, Balls, Picture Frames, and other Articles. Ball, Umbrella & Walking Sticks, Billiard Cues & Tips, Picture Frames, Roofing and other Tiles, Boxes, Fancy Articles & many other purposes
Year: 1897

page_text: A New or Improved Composition for Manufacturing Sticks, Balls,
Picture Frames, and other Articles.
PERCY WILLIAM HENRI GRAY 5 Poplar Terrace Lydd Kent Machinist do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention has reference to the making & manufacturing of Household
Furniture, Cricket, Golf, & other Balls, Umbrella & Walking Sticks, Billiard
Cues & Tips, Picture Frames, Roofing and other Tiles, Boxes, Fancy Articles &
many other purposes. My invention consists in the mixing hardening of
Flocks & Paper in such proportions as may be required for the various articles it
may be used to manufacture.
A New or Improved Composition for Manufacturing Sticks, Balls,
Picture Frames, and other Articles.
I, PERCY WILLIAM HENRI GRAY 5 Poplar Terrace Lydd Kent Machinist 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 has reference to the making & manufacture of household
furniture, cricket golf and other balls umbrella and walking sticks, billiard cues and
tips, picture frames roofing and other tiles, boxes, fancy articles & many other
purposes.
My invention consists in the mixing & hardening of flock and paper in such
proportions as may be required for the various articles it may be used to
manufacture.
In carrying out my invention I take equal proportions in bulk of flock, and paper
to the consistence of a putty, the ingredients being ground before mixing to a fine
consistency and mixed with a paste such as flour to which a small quantity of oil of
cloves or the like is added for preserving same.
The mixture is then moulded or suitably shaped and dried by heating to displace
the moisture, or the moisture may be displaced by placing same in a drying room.
or by ordinary contact with air. The articles composed of the composition may be
varnished.
The ingredients may be mixed with colours or pigments so as to give different
colours or designs upon the surface of the finished article.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
The improved composition consisting of equal proportions of flock and paper
ground to a fine consistency and mixed with a paste such as flour to which oil of
cloves or other preservative may be added, said flock and paper being coloured when
desired by suitable pigments.
An Apparatus for Purifying Bay Salt.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Apr., 1897-Accepted, 19th June, 1897
An Apparatus for Purifying Bay Salt.
I, ALISTER MACNAB of 23 Great Winchester Street in the City of London,
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 an apparatus by which crystals of bay salt are
pulverised and cleaned as I shall describe referring to the accompanying
drawings.
Fig. 1 is a side view and Fig. 2 is a plan, partly sectional and Fig. 3 is a
transverse section.
Within a cylinder A the upper side B of which is preferably made removable
and provided with a feed hopper C, I cause a shaft D to revolve. On this shaft
there are fixed at intervals apart inclined blades E and between each pair of these
there is fixed a boss F having inclined gaps cut out of its circumference. Salt
crystals mixed with strong brine being fed into the hopper, the revolving blades E
continually force the mixture towards one end of the cylinder from which it finds
its way back through the gaps in the bosses F being thus thoroughly agitated and
the crystals finding their way in between the interior surface of the cylinder and
the outer surfaces of the segments of the bosses become pulverised. The crystals
thus pulverised and thoroughly washed by their agitation with the brine are finally
discharged by opening a valve G.
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 :-
Apparatus for purifying bay salt comprising a cylinder in which revolves a shaft
carrying inclined blades and bosses with inclined gaps, substantially as described.
Dated this 22nd day of April 1897.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Ball Bearings.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ball Bearings.
I, JOHN SHIRLEY REGINALD HOWKINS, of 2, Eastbury Road, Kingston-on-Thames,
in the County of Surrey, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
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According to this invention a single cone is fixed to (and preferably made in
one piece with) the shaft or axle and a number of cones are free to slide upon it
being caused to approach the fixed cone by turning a nut or the like. The hub of
the wheel has fixed inside it (and preferably in one piece with it) a double cone
and also a cylindrical bearing. Rings of balls are interposed between the cones
on the shaft or axle and the cones and bearing in the hub.
Or the cylindrical bearing may be replaced by sliding cones or it may be carried
by the shaft or axle instead of the hub.
Improvements in Ball Bearings.
I, JOHN SHIRLEY REGINALD HOWKINS, of 2, Eastbury Road, Kingston-on-Thames,
in the County of Surrey, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascer-
tained in and by the following statement: -
According to this invention a single cone is fixed to (and preferably made in
one piece with) the shaft or axle and a number of cones are free to slide upon it
being caused to approach the fixed cone by turning a nut or the like. The hub of
the wheel has fixed inside it (and preferably in one piece with it) a double cone
and also a cylindrical bearing. Rings of balls are interposed between the cones
on the shaft or axle and the cones and bearing in the hub.
Or the cylindrical bearing may be replaced by sliding cones or it may be carried
by the shaft or axle instead of the hub.
The drawing is a longitudinal section of a bearing made in accordance with this
invention.
a
are
a³
made in
is the axle and a a cone
one piece with it.
the axle a
cones free to slide longitudinally on
but preferably prevented
from turning on it by grooves and feathers. is a sleeve forming a distance
piece between two of the cones a². a is a cone screwing on the axle by which all
5 is a lock nut. b is
the cones a² can be caused to approach the fixed cone a¹.
the hub of the wheel, and b' is a double cone inside and made in one piece with it,

page_text: preferably it is faced with hard steel 6. 63 is a cylindrical bearing inside the hub b.
care rings of balls.
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 ball bearing having a single cone fixed on the shaft or axle, a number of
cones moveable along it, and a double cone and a cylindrical bearing fixed inside
the hub.
2. In the ball bearings referred to in Claim 1, replacing the cylindrical bearing
by moveable cones, or carrying it on the shaft or axle instead of in the hub..
3. Ball bearings substantially as described and shown in the drawing.
J. S. R. HOWKINS.
New or Improved Frame for Counting Cigars.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th July, 1897-Accepted, 30th Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
New or Improved Frame for Counting Cigars.
I, FRANZ JOHANNES GERMESHAUSEN of Cigarrenfabrik, Bremen, Germany,
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:-
-
The apparatus which forms the object of the present invention is a frame for
counting cigars in the factories, which enables the workman to reckon the quantity
of cigars manufactured by him, without loss of time.
This apparatus offers the following advantages:
The frame being filled with cigars and their number being limited there is no
necessity for their being counted afterwards, from which results an economy of
time and the impossibility of committing an error, moreover, owing to the
arrangement of the frame the cigars are completely separated from one another
and cannot move.
In the annexed drawing Fig. 1 represents an entire view of the frame and Fig. 2
a section according to x-y.
The frame for counting the cigars is composed of a frame A in wood or metal,
to which is fixed a corrugated sheet-iron plate B, whose undulations form a certain
number of compartments b separated by partitions a and in which the cigars d are
placed immediately after their fabrication. As may easily be seen if the frame is
complete and the number of compartments is known, there is no more need of count-
ing: moreover, the cigars being separated from one another by the partitions a
and encased in the compartments b, they cannot be deteriorated as is the case with
frames furnished with tissue when the tissue is stretched.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. A frame for counting cigars, distinguished by a frame in wood or metal
upon which is fixed a corrugated sheet-iron plate whose undulations form compart-
ments separated by partitions.
2. A frame for counting cigars, substantially as described and shown.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 31st Dec., 1897-Accepted, 26th Mar., 1898
I, DORA SIPPEL, of No. 43, Wachtstrasse, Bremen, Germany, Restaurant Keeper,
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed to be particularly described. and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The object of the following invention is an arrangement for scissors (tailor cutters,
ladies scissors etc.) as also for knives, potatoe peelers, kitchen knives and the like,
obviating the hitherto painful experience of the fingers becoming indented after use
for any length of time, by means of a part coming in contact with the finger of the
hand in use, which transfers the pressure onto a wider surface.
In the accompanying drawing the improved figure protecting arrangement is shown
in two forms, being applicable respectively to a knife or scissors :-
Figures 1-3 shows the arrangement for a knife.
Figures 4-6 the device for scissors.
As can be seen from Figures 1-3 the protecting arrangement applied to a kitchen
knife c consists of a shell or covering a which is broad and round and extends over
the back of the knife with which the finger principally comes in contact. Thereby
the back of the cutter b can be either round as shown in Figure 2 or as in Figure 3.
In the one as in the other instance the finger is completely laid upen the wide
round shell or protector a, and hereby the continuous pressure of the back of the knife
into the finger is over come.
Should the projecting arrangement as shown in Figures 4-6 be applied to a pair of
scissors, the same would consist either as shewn in Figure 5 of a solid india rubber
ring d or so in Figure 6 of an inflated rubber ring, which are laid in both openings e
and i for finger and thumb, and in a similar manner prevented from falling out.
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
uay ur rесешбег 1097,
GEORGE BARKER,
Agent for Applicant, 77, Colmore Row, Birmingham.
An Improvement in Safety Electric Fuses.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 1st Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Safety Electric Fuses.
We, HENRY CHARLES GOVER, Secretary of The Edison and Swan United Electric
Light Company Limited, of 36 Queen Street, Cannon Street, in the City of London,
and WILLIAM MÜLLER of No. 61 Richford Street, Hammersmith, in the County,
of London, Electrician, 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 safety electric fuso especially suited for high tension
currents and of cheap and simple construction, as we shall describe referring to the
accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a section on the line 1-1 of Fig. 2 which is a plan with the cap
removed.
The base B of insulating material is made with two oppositely situated undercut
slots to receive contact blocks A each in the form of an inverted T which can be
slid into the slots from their open ends.
Each piece A has a screw C to fix the wire which passes through the hole D of
the base, and another screw E to hold the end of the fuse wire F. This wiro passes
from the one screw E to the other through a tunnel G forming part of the base.
At two opposite points H a notch is cut in the screw thread of the base communica-
ting with a circular groove L formed in the base with two opposite outlets M. Onl
the base is screwed a cover K the lower edge of which covers the groove L.
It will be seen that the securing of the contact blocks A to the base is offcoted.
in a cheap and simple way by inserting them in slots and avoiding any screwing
into the base.
Owing to the distance apart of the pieces A and the interposition of the insulat-
ing material of the tunnel G there is little risk of an arc being formed between
the pieces A should the fuse give way; and should this occur, the pressure of such
gases as may be generated is relieved by allowing them to escape by the notches H,
the groove L and the outlet M, being cooled by their passage along the groove.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:-
1. A safety electric fuse constructed and operating substantially as described
with reference to the drawings.
2. In a safety electric fuse a tunnel of insulating material through which the
fuse wire passes interposed between the contact blocks, substantially as and for the
purpose set forth.
3. A vent for a safety electric fuse consisting of a circular groove having an
inlet from the interior of the fuse case and a comparatively distant outlet, sub-
stantially as and for the purpose set forth.
Dated this 30th day of November 1897.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Furnaces for Heating Coppers and Ovens.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Mar., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Furnaces for Heating Coppers and Ovens.
WILLIAM THOMAS ARTHUR REED, 49, Jamaica Road, Bermondsey, S.E., Pork
Butcher, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention has reference to and comprises a new and improved method
of heating a copper and oven combined or any two or more vessels or pans used
by pork butchers, bakers, and others either for manufacturing or domestic
purposes.
The drawing shows the application to a combined copper and oven.
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section through the apparatus.
Fig. 2 is a cross section through the copper.
Fig. 3 is a cross section through the oven.
A small fire A is placed under the copper B, the heat from which is made to
pass by means of flue C up at the back of the copper and along the top of the
Setting by flue D, over the top of the oven E, thence passing down the side and
underneath the oven by flue F, and returning up at the back of the oven by
means of flue G, into the chimney H. Suitable means for cleaning the flues are
provided by soot doors as at J and K. A damper L is also placed in the chimney
in the usual manner to regulate the draught and rate of combustion.
Dated this 3rd day of March 1897.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Furnaces for Heating Coppers and Ovens.
WILLIAM THOMAS ARTHUR REED, 9, Market Place, Canterbury Road, Kilburn,
late of 49, Jamaica Road, Bermondsey, S.E., Pork Butcher, 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:
Reference being made to the drawing filed with my Provisional Specification.
The invention has reference to and comprises a new and improved method
of heating a copper and oven combined or any two or more vessels or pans us
by pork butchers, bakers, and others either for manufacturing or doméstic
purposes.
The drawing shows the application to a combined copper and oven.
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal section through the apparatus.
Fig. 2 is cross section through the copper. Fig. 3 is a cross section through
the oven

page_text: pass by means of flue C up at the back of the copper and along the top of the
setting by flue D, over the top of the oven E, thence passing down the side and
underneath the oven by flue F, and returning up at the back of the oven by
means of flue G, into the chimney H, suitable means for cleaning the: flues are
provided by soot doors as at J and K. A damper L is also placed in the chimney
in the usual, manner to regulate the draught and rate of combustion.
said
Having now particularly described, and ascertained the nature of my
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
Improvements in furnaces for heating coppers and ovens also the drawings
lodge with Provisional Specification to be the drawings for the Complete Specifi-
cation substantially as subscribed and illustrated.
Dated this 4th day of December 1897.
WILLIAM THOMAS ARTHUR REED.
Improvements in Hair Combs.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 5th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hair Combs.
I, ANNIE KELSALL DIVER, residing at No. 1, Regent Road, Great Yarmouth,
Wife, no occupation, 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 improvements in hair combs employed by ladies for
keeping their hair in position, and for ornamenting the hair. The object of this
invention is to prevent the said combs from becoming loose or falling out of the
hair of the wearer.
My invention consists in making the edges of the teeth of the combs irregular.
In carrying out my invention I prefer to make the base of the teeth wider than
the usual custom, and then to scallap out small portions of the edges near the base
of the said teeth.
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings shows a complete comb with the teeth
shaped as described; the irregular edges near the base of each tooth give a firmer
grip to the hair of the wearer.
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-
1st. The making of teeth of combs with irregular shaped edges as set forth in
my Specification and shown in the accompanying drawings.
nated this 97th dow of Navambar 1907

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Metallic Cartridge Shells.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Apr., 1897--Accepted, 8th May, 1897
Metallic Cartridge Shells.
HENRY BENJAMIN FORD Georgetown Demerara British Guiana Dentist do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention relates to a new and useful improvement in cartridge shells or cases,
to be used in fire-arms, whereby all the advantages of a metal shell are retained,
while the weight is considerably reduced. In order to attain this object I purpose
to substitute the metal aluminium or a suitable alloy thereof, instead of brass,
copper, or such other metals as are now in use for that purpose. The construction
of the shells and methods of manufacture remaining essentially the same as for
ordinary gun cartridges.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
The use of the metal aluminium in the manufacture of cartridge-shells (or cases)
for fire-arm cartridges.