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Improvements in or relating to a Combination Matchbox and Cigar-cutter.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 20th Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to a Combination Matchbox and
Cigar-cutter.
BERTHOLD BONDY, of Ticin, in the Empire of Austro-Hungary, 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:-
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The object of this invention is a combined cigar-cutter and a match-box the
device being provided with a separate compartment for matches and also a cutting
device which cuts off the cigar end which falls into a second compartment.
In the accompanying drawing is illustrated by way of example a match box
according to the present invention, Figure 1 being a cross section Figure 2 a plan
Figure 3 a section through the box showing the cigar introduced into it to be
cut, and
Figure 4 a plan of the box after the cigar end has been cut off.
This match box consists of a rectangular or other casing a provided with a
drawer c. The latter is divided by a partition e into two compartments f and 9,
the latter receiving the matches. On a portion of the surface of the casing a
corresponding to the compartment f is a hole 6 under which passes a cutter </
secured in the plane of the upper edge of the box, when the box is pushed in.
When it is desired to cut off the end of a cigar the drawer c is opened until the
hole b is uncovered the cigar is introduced into said hole and the drawer c pushed
back again into the casing a, the cutter d severing the end of the cigar. Then
the drawer c is in the position shown in Fig. 4 and the end has fallen into the
compartment f.
When the drawer c is again pushed completely into the casing, the hole b is
again completely or partially open and the device is ready for cutting a new
cigar. Of course the hole 6 on the cutter d may be arranged either on the upper
or side surface of the casing a.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
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1. A match-box provided with a cigar-cutter characterised by a cutter as d
secured in a compartment f separated from the match compartment / adapted
to cut off the end of a cigar introduced into a hole b in the casing a when the
drawer is pushed into said casing.
2. A construction of a match-box as characterised in Claim 1 consisting in the
drawer for receiving matches and the cigar ends divided by a partition e into
two compartments f and 9, the compartment f being provided with a cutter d
adapted to pass under a hole b in the casing a when the drawer c is pushed into

page_text: said casing, for the purpose of cutting off the end of the cigar introduced into the
hele substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 8th day of September 1897.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: I, HENRY KERBY, of 2, Lancaster Place, Strand, in the County of London,
Solicitor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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This invention relates to improved means for temporarily protecting shirt-cuffs
whilst the wearer is engaged in occupations likely to result in their becoming
soiled.
A shirt-cuff protector arranged according to my improved method consists in a
supplementary cuff or flap of such a length, and stitched to the inner face of the
shirt-cuff in such a manner, that, when folded outwards, its edge extends a cer-
tain distance beyond the extremity of the shirt-cuff. This projecting portion
when folded back over the shirt-cuff affords protection thereto. When not
required for use, it is folded inwards out of sight, and may extend a short distance
up the inside of the shirt-sleeve.
I, HENRY KERBY, of 2, Lancaster Place, Strand, in the County of London,
Solicitor, 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 improved means for temporarily protecting shirt-cuffs
whilst the wearer is engaged in occupations likely to result in their becoming
soiled.
A shirt-cuff protector arranged according to my improved method consists in a
supplementary cuff or flap of such a length and stitched to the inner face of the
shirt-cuff in such a manner that, when folded outwards, its edge extends a cer-
tain distance beyond the extremity of the shirt-cuff. This projecting portion
when folded back over the shirt-cuff affords protection thereto. When not
required for use, it is folded inwards out of sight, and may extend a short distance
up the inside of the shirt-sleeve.
In the accompanying drawing, Fig. 1 represents the inner side of a shirt-cuff
having the protector secured thereto and Fig. 2 is a view of the cuff folded and

page_text: showing the protector in use. a is the flap or protector which is secured along
the edge bb to the inner side of the shirt-cuff c. The flap is so arranged as to
entirely protect the outer edge of the cuff without interfering with the operation
of the links or other fastenings (see Fig. 2).
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I claim :-
A shirt-cuff protector consisting of a supplementary cuff or flap of such size
and secured to the inner face of the shirt-cuff in such a manner as to extend
beyond the extremity of the shirt-cuff and to be capable of being folded back
over the cuff to serve as a protector thereto or of being turned inwards and con-
cealed from view within the sleeve of the wearer, substantially as herein described.
Dated this 17th day of June 1898.
For the Applicant,
G. G. M. HARDINGHAM,
Chartered Patent Agent, 191, Fleet Street, London, E.C.
Improvements in or relating to Furnace Tuyeres.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 15th Jan.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Furnace Tuyeres.
I, REGINALD HADDAN, of the Firm of Herbert Haddan & Co., of 18, Buckingham
Street, Strand, W.C., London, Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention, a communication to me from abroad by Michel Hynes, of St. Johnsbury,
in the County of Caledonia, and State of Vermont, United States of America, 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 tuyeres in that kind of furnaces where
a forced blast is maintained for some time; and the objects of the improvements
are, first, to provide a tuyere curved in such a way that the direction of the blast
may be changed; second, to provide a tuyere or series of tuyeres arranged in such
a manner as to give a rotary motion to the currents of air inside the furnace.
These objects are attained by the mechanism illustrated in the accompanying
drawing, in which Fig. 1 is a vertical section showing tuyeres set to force currents
of air upward, Fig. 2 is a plan showing arrangement of tuyeres to produce rotary
currents in the furnace.
The two figures are lettered alike in like parts.
The outer case D with fire-brick lining E represents the furnace, and is of the
class commonly used for the melting of iron and other refactory metals. B is the
adjustable nozzle or tuyere at which the blast enters the furnace from pipe A
which is directly connected to a fan.
The adjustable portion of the tuyere is curved at its inner end so as to give the
issuing currents of air a rotary motion, as indicated by the arrows; the straight
portion of the tuyere where it goes through the furnace casing is of the ordinary
pipe or round form so that it shall turn freely in the casing; its outer end has
a sleeve connection to the pipe A so that the adjustable portion of the tuyere may
be rotated freely at any time.
The tuyere can be so adjusted as to equalize the blast in all parts of the fuel con-
tained in the furnace, thereby bringing down very hot metal with a minimum
expenditure of fuel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. In combination with a furnace and wind pipe a tuyere supplied by said pipe
and mounted permanently in the wall of the furnace, the said tuyere having a
curved discharging part which is movable to all points of a circle for varying at
will the direction of the blast, substantially as set forth.
2. Iu combination with a furnace and a source of air supply a tuyere discharging

page_text: the air into the said furnace, the said tuyere being provided with a curved dis-
charging part which is adapted to turn independently on the remainder of the said
tuyere substantially as set forth.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Oct., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 21st Feb., 1898-Accepted, 11th June, 1898

page_text: WILFRED HARTLEY HARRISON, Tanner, Ivy Bank, Purlwell Lane, Batley, Yorkshire,
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 consists in, 1. The application (to either front or rear of the 5
machine) of a pneumatic-ring, between the crown of the down forks and the frame.
2. Also an arrangement of the rear fork-ends so that the application does not alter
the rigidity of the chain-stavs.
Fig. 1.
F. Is the pneumatic-ring placed between the two plates D & G. The plate D 2
transfers the weight on to the ring. G. Supports the ring. The stem (B) of the
forks acts as a guide-rod. A. Head of machine. C. Down tube. E. Steering post.
H. Front-forks. For the connection of the steering a steel piece (M) is fixed in the
guide-rod and projects at each side. The projections fit into slides (Z) in the
steering-post (E). J. Is a distance-rod to keep the wheel & forks in position when 3
machine is off the ground. It passes through a hole in the handlebars (I) & has
a head at the top. The bottom end of the rod screws through the block K. To lock
it from working loose it is flattened at the top, where it passes through the
handlebars.

page_text: Fig. 3.
F. Is the pneumatic-ring; E & G two circular plates between which the ring
fits. The top plate E transfers the weight onto the ring. The plate E is shown
adjustable which is necessary when adjustment of the chain is altered. C. Is the
lock-nut for the part E, with a washer D. H. Down forks to which the wheel is
attached. K. Horizontal tube. J. Saddle-tube. I. Extra stays. X. Hinge-bolt.
Figs. 4 and 5.
The rear-wheel is fixed in the ends of the down-forks H. To allow the wheel to
move up or down, the spindle-ends M fit through upright-slots in the draw-pieces P.
O. Is the flat-end of the chain stays shaped to take the draw-piece P. As will be
seen the draw-pieces P are also used for chain adjustment. Two nuts, U & S are
screwed on the projecting spindle-ends to secure the wheel in the chain-stays; S is
the adjusting nut and U the lock-nut. T and R are washers. N. Is a distance
piece, fitting between P and the forks H. L. Is the hub. The ends of the forks H
are made in the manner shown (Fig. 5.) for taking out and replacing the
wheel. W. Chain adjusting nut & cap.
V. Lock-nut for chain-adjustment.
I. Down-stays.
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 :-
Improvements in Tables, adaptable for Dining or Billiard Playing.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 8th May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tables, adaptable for Dining or Billiard Playing.
I, JOHN REAP, of No. 147 Chadwick Road, Peckham, S.E., Engineer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to the construction of a table, which can be used as a dining
or as a billiard table, in such a manner that on removing the leaves used for
dining, the billiard table automatically rises to a convenient height at which it
can be fixed, and, on unfixing it and laying the dining leaves on it, it descends to
the level convenient for its use as a dining table. I shall describe this construction
referring to the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 is a longitudinal section of the upper part of the table raised to the
height suitable for billiard playing.
Figure 2 is a longitudinal section shewing it lowered to the position suitable for
dining,
Figure 3 is a plan with the table itself removed to shew the details below.
A is the frame supported on legs a which are preferably made adjustable for level
like those of a billiard table. B is the billiard table of which the frame is of such
size and depth that when lowered it fits within and on a level with the upper edge
of the table frame A. The frames A and B are connected by two pairs of toggle
links, a pair C and D on the one side being connected together by links E, and
a pair F and G on the other side connected by equal links H.
Thus B in rising or descending moves always parallel to A. K are levers loaded
sufficiently to overcome the weight of B, but not sufficiently to raise B when it is
covered with the leaves L. On removing those leaves, the billiard table rises and is
secured in its elevated position by four catches M.
On releasing the catches and placing the leaves L on the billiard table it descends
until it comes to rest in the position shewn in Figure 2, the table then serving as a
dining table.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, declare that what I
claim is :-
A table adaptable for dining or billiard playing constructed and operating with
automatic ascending and descending movements, substantially as described with
reference to the drawings.
Dated this 6th dow of Anril 1807
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Cement Suitable for Fixing of Handles of Cycles and Golf Olubs.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Dec., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 7th Sept., 1898-Accepted, 12th Nov., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cement Suitable for Fixing of Handles of Cycles
and Golf Olubs.
I, WILLIAM ALFRED BRADLEY, of 39, King Street, Blackburn, in the County
of Lancaster, Cork Cutter, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:—
The improved cement above referred to consists of the following ingredients and
of or about the proportions hereinafter stated and which are treated as described,
and are specially applicable for fixing handle bars of cycles, golf clubs, and
other like usos requiring a strong cement.

page_text: cork and the remaining ingredients, balsam and whitening to give consistency to
the whole, which is to be put up in airtight tins or 'tubes.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
(1) The improved manufacture of cement as herein described.
(2) The combination of ingredients (in or about the proportions herein set forth)
in the manufacture of cement as and for the purposes herein set forth.
Dated this 6th day of September 1898.
WILLIAM ALFRED BRADLEY,
By his Agents,
Brierley & Howard,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax.
Self Lubricating Material for Bearings.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 28th July, 1897-Accepted, 22nd Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Self Lubricating Material for Bearings.
We, JAMES WILLIAM HALEY, of Milford, in the County of Penobscot, in the
State of Maine, one of the United States of America, Commercial Traveller, and
ISAAC EDWARD HOBART, of the same place, Lumberman, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
5 particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement: -
The nature of our said invention consists of combining glass lead plumbago
and antimony raising the same to a sufficient heat to fuse and tempering as
may be required with brass and aluminum.
To prepare the self lubricating material take quantities of the following
thoroughly pulverised; that is to say glass lead (preferably red lead) plumbago
and antimony in substantially the proportions following by weight
10 ounces glass
13 ounces lead
4 ounces plumbago
ounce antimony
and such quantities of borax or other flux as may be necessary in fusing.
Thoroughly mix the materials mentioned substantially in the proportions given.
The best method of mixing is to sift them together.
In case the resulting material requires to be specially hard, add powdered brass
before sifting; and if it requires to be specially tough add powdered aluminum
at the same time in such quantities as may be necessary to temper properly for
the purposes for which it is to be used. Then fuse them by heat being careful
not to have the heat sufficient to separate or precipitate the ingredient materials.
It may then be pressed into the journal box shell form or place in which it is
to be used and will then form a self lubricating material for machinery bearings
and do away with the necessity of lubricants and danger of fire from friction.
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:-
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A composition of glass lead plumbago and antimony tempered as may be
required with brass and aluminum substantially in the proportions and for
the purposes set forth.
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JAMES WILLIAM HALEY.
FORREST GOODWIN,
Witness to signature of James William Haley.
ALEXANDER PERLEY BARNHILL,
ISAAC EDWARD HOBART.
Witness to signature of Isaac Edward Hobart.
Improvements in Wood Rims for Vehicle Wheels and Pulleys.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 14th Aug., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Wood Rims for Vehicle Wheels and Pulleys.
We, MATRAY ANTAL, SALGÓ Izsó, and RÉVAI IGNÁCZ, of Koháry Sasse 19,
Budapest, in the Kingdom of Hungary, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Machine Brokers,
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 wood rims.
The method of making wood rims hitherto has been to use several segments and
simply glue them against each other or together. This has the disadvantage that the
glue often gives way especially when the wheel gets hot on its being turned
rapidly and the result is that the segments fall or get knocked out of position.
The present invention does away with the above-mentioned defects by the segments
being dovetailed into each other as well as glued.
We will explain our invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in
which:
Fig. 1 is a section of the rim showing the dovetailed segments.
Fig. 2 an elevation of the surface or circumference of the rim, and,
Fig. 3 an elevation of the wheel.
The rim consists of segments a, b, c, d, e, f. The part a is firmly fixed in the
dovetail groove of the segment b by means of the tongue a¹ which is made by a special
machine. The following segments are then also fastened in the same way so that it
is not alone glue, but glue in combination with the dovetail arrangement which
holds the segments together.
The spokes g and h are connected with the segments b. c. d. e of the rim by being
lovetailed into same so that both sides are held firmly.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
nvention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
ve claim is:-
1. Improved rim consisting in the segments forming same being dovetailed into
ach other and glued whilst in this position substantially as shown and described.
2. In an improved wood rim of the type specified in the preceding claim, the
ombination of dovetailed spokes with corresponding grooves in the rim as and for
he purpose shown and described.
Dated this 12th day of April 1897
A New or Improved Toy or Puzzle
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Oct., 1897--Accepted, 5th Feb., 1838
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
A New or Improved Toy or Puzzle:
HARRY WYLFORD, Stereotyper, 96, Shenley Road, Peckham, London, S.E., and
WILLIAM WYLFORD, Printer's Manager, 96, Shenley Road, Peckham, London, S.E.,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:
This invention relates to a new or improved toy or puzzle, and consists of six
pieces of wood or other suitable material so cut or shaped that when put together
iu a prearranged manner they will form a cross.
For purposes of illustration I will now refer to the annexed drawings.
Figure represents perspective views of the pieces forming the puzzle.
Figure 2 perspective view of the first stage.
Figure 3 perspective view of the completed puzzle.
Referring to Figure 1, the pieces a and are placed in position. The piece c
is then placed in position. The piece is then placed in position, and finally
the piece e is placed in position as shewn by the dotted lines in Figure 2, and the
whole is then locked by passing the piece through the aperture left by same,
said aperture being formed by the interlocking of the pieces forming the puzzle,
and the whole is then completed as shewn in Figure 3. It will be seen that any
person not conversant with the order and arrangement of the pieces necessary to
form the cross will have considerable difficulty in placing the pieces in the
required positions, the slots being cut as shewn to render the formation of the
cross difficult.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
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1. A toy or puzzle, consisting of six pieces of wood or suitable material which
are slotted or cut so that when five of the pieces are arranged in a preconcerted
manner and the sixth or key piece inserted the whole will form a cross, said
key piece locking the various pieces together.
Dated this 28th day of October 1897.
Year: 1897

page_text: has been obtained years ago by A. Rössing, by the oxidation of O-aldehyde-oxy-
acetic-acid, which process, however, is too troublesome and expensive for manu-
facture on a commercial scale.
I have found, that salicylo-acetic acid may be obtained very simply and in
theoretical quantity, by heating the sodium salt of the salicylamide

page_text: Example 1. 12 parts of salicylic nitril, 8 parts of caustic soda, and 9-5 parts of
chloracetic acid are dissolved in water, and the solution is caused to evaporate by heat
until it begins to deposit crystals; after this the liquid is boiled with the aid of a
reflux-cooler until it no longer has an alkaline re-action..
From this solution the nitril of salicylo-acetic acid is precipitated by means of
hydrochloric acid, and saponification is produced in the usual manner by boiling
with alkalies.
Example 2. 13.7 parts of salicylamide, 8 parts of caustic soda, and 9.5 parts of
chloracetic acid are dissolved in water, and the process in continued as in the first
example.

page_text: same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
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was obtained years ago by A. Rössing by the oxidation of o-aldehyde-oxy-acetic acid,
which process, however, is too troublesome and expensive for manufacture on a
commercial scale.
My correspondent has found, that salicylo-acetic acid may be obtained very simply
and in theoretical quantity, by heating the sodium salt of the salicylamide

page_text: Example 1. 12 parts of salicylic nitril, 8 parts of caustic soda, and 9.5 parts
of chloracetic acid are dissolved in water, and the solution is caused to evaporate by
heat, until it begins to deposit crystals; after this the liquid is boiled with the aid
of a reflux cooler, until it no longer has an alkaline reaction.
From this solution the nitril of salicylo-acetic acid is precipitated by means
of hydrochloric acid, and saponification is produced in the usual manner by boiling
with alkalies.
Example 2. 13.7 parts of salicylamide, 8 parts of caustic soda, and 9-5 parts of
chloracetic acid are dissolved in water, and the process is continued as in the first
example.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The process for the manufacture of salicylo-acetic acid, which consists in
causing monochloracetates to act on salts of salicylic nitril, and saponifying the
product thus obtained, substantially as described.
2. The process for the manufacture of salicylo-acetic acid, which consists in
causing monochloracetates to act on salts of salicylamide, and saponifying the product
thus obtained, substantially as described.
Dated this 20th day of January 1898.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
Agents, 37 and 39, Essex Street, Strand, London.
An Improved Piling Board for Use in Iron Works.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Dec., 1897-Accepted, 8th Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Piling Board for Use in Iron Works.
I, JOIN TWADDLE, of 144 Main Street, Coatbridge, North Britain, Joiner, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
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This invention relates to an improved piling board for use in iron works, for
welding scrap iron or any other purpose, and has for its object to provide a board
which will be stronger than those at present in use which are cut out of one solid
piece of wood and are very apt to split.
In accordance with my invention I construct the board of wood spars which may
either be set a short distance apart from one-another-or-closely-jointed as desired;
the spars being nailed, or secured in any other convenient manner, to strips or
bars also made of wood.
The accompanying drawing illustrates a board constructed in accordance with
my invention, Fig. 1 being a side elevation and Fig. 2 a plan. In the said
drawings A are the wooden spars which are nailed or otherwise secured to the
strips or bars B.
The number of spars and the bars to which they are secured may be varied as
desired.
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 piling board for use in iron works, constructed in the manner as
hereinbefore described and shewn in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 20th day of November 1897
JOHNSONS,
Applicant's Agents, 115 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
An Improved Composition to be Applied to the Inner Surface of Pneumatic Tyres for Preventing the Escape of Air when Punctured.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 16th Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Composition to be Applied to the Inner Surface
of Pneumatic Tyres for Preventing the Escape of Air when
Punctured.
I, JEAN LEON L'HÉRETIER Professor of Chemistry, of Tervoe, County of
Limerick, Ireland, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention has for its object to produce a composition to be applied to the inner
surface of the air tubes of Pneumatic Tyres, or to the inner surface of any kind
of pneumatic tyre, to prevent the escape of the air and consequent collapse of the
tyre should the same become punctured.
The composition consists of the following ingredients : —
The composition is prepared in the following manner:
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The glue and gelatine are placed in water and when sufficiently soft are melted
in a water bath. The Glycerine and Syrup are then added and heat is applied
until the whole is of the required consistency, the tannin is then added and the
whole suitably mixed to thoroughly incorporate the various elements.
The Composition may be applied to the inner surface of any pneumatic tyre or
of the inner tube by means of a brush or other convenient means and would be
applied preferably before the tube was made up. may either coat the whole of
the tyre or the "tread" only.
To prevent adherence inside the tube when the same is deflated I may apply a
thin sheet of rubber or other material.
It is obvious that the quantities enumerated in the above are only approximate
and may be varied according to the purity of the various elements.
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 composition made up of the various substances specified for the prevention of
the escape of air by reason of puncture from pneumatic tubes or tyres, sub-
stantially as described in the foregoing specification.
Dated this 18th day of August 1897.
J. E. EVANS JACKSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Manufacture of a Stone or Moulded Blocks from Kieselguhr or Infusorial Earth.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Manufacture of a Stone or Moulded Blocks from Kieselguhr
or Infusorial Earth.
I, OLIVER IMRAY, of Birkbeck Bank Chambers, Southampton Buildings, Chancery
Lane, in the County of London, Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention (which has been cominunicated to me from abroad by the
Firm of Grünzweig & Hartmann, of Ludwigshafen-on-Rhine, in the Empire of
Germany) to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a process for manufacturing a light building stone or
constructional material from kieselguhr, approximately similar to cork both as a bad
conductor of heat and in respect of its specific gravity, while it has the advantage
that it can withstand a very high temperature, which is not the case with cork.
The process has for its object to unite the particles of kieselguhr in such a way
that they shall include interstitial air spaces, as small as possible, and to sinter them,
with the aid of an argillaceous binding material and, if necessary, of a small propor-
tion of a flux, only to a degree which will impart the solidity necessary for practical
application. There is thus obtained a porous, spongy mass, a kind of mineral
cellular texture which may contain even larger air spaces.
The following example indicates more exactly how the invention is to be
performed.
and 15 parts of vegetable matter (as finely divided as possible) or similar proportions,
these varying with the kind of raw materials used, are kneaded with water to a
dough that can be fashioned.
By vegetable matter which is to be as finely divided as possible, is meant cork,
peat, pith, husks, especially vegetable structures of porous cellular tissue.
The larger the air spaces to be included in the mass the coarser must be the
particles of the aforesaid vegetable substances mixed with the other materials.
The duly moulded pieces are next dried and then subjected to a red heat until the
organic constituents are fully burnt, whereupon the desired, porous, spongy mass is
obtained.
In all cases where a higher degree of solidity is necessary for the purpose to which
the material is to be put, the finished objects can be provided with a more solid
coating of glaze. As this glaze will have to be worked with a cutting tool, an
emulsion of clay with tar and water glass is especially applicable for the purpose. If
the mass is not required to be capable of being worked the glazes already customarily
used in ceramic manufacture may be employed.
Dated this 18th day of December 1897
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Inlet Ventilator for Drains and Sewer Pipes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Nov., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 4th Aug., 1898-Accepted, 5th Nov., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Inlet Ventilator for Drains and Sewer Pipes.
SAMUEL CASH SHEWELL, Suffolk House, Cannon Street, London, Middlesex,
Engineer, WILLIAM RICHARD CLARK, 214, Manor Place, Kennington, Surrey,
Mechanician, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows;-
This invention has for its object a more certain means of preventing the escape
of foul gas from drains and sewer pipes and to give easy access to fresh air, no
vibration or fixing up of the valve. The invention consists of a metal case
having a movable back deeply recessed into the metal case, the upper portion
of the recessed part contains a horizontal valve. A pipe is attached to the lower
part of the metal case to connect it with the drain pipe. An inrush of air to
the drains lifts the valve and passes into the metal case then down the drain pipe.
Foul air cannot escape from the drain on account of the closing of the valve.
Dated this 5th day of November 1897.
S. C. SHEWELL.
W. R. CLARK,
SAMUEL CASH SHEWELL, Suffolk House, Cannon Street, London, Middlesex,
Engineer, WILLIAM RICHARD CLARK, 214, Manor Place, Kennington, Surrey,
Mechanician, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement;-
This invention has for its object a more certain means of preventing the escape
of foul gas from drains and sewer pipes and to give easy access to fresh air, no
vibration or fixing up of the valve. The invention consists of a metal case
having a movable back deeply recessed into the metal case, the upper portion
of the recessed part contains a horizontal valve. A pipe is attached to the lower
part of the metal case to connect it to the drain pipe. An inrush of air to
the drains lifts the valve and passes into the metal case then down the drain pipe.
Foul air cannot escape from the drain on account of the closing of the valve.
And in order that our invention may be more readily and clearly understood
we have annexed hereto the accompanying drawings in which Fig. 1 is a vertical
section, Fig. 2 is a back plan, Fig. 3 is a side plan. A, is a valve composed of
mica or other light material which is lifted by an inrush of air to the drains or
sewer pipes. BB are guides to keep the valve in position.
LD.
077

page_text: 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 :-
Claim 1.The horizontal valve as shewn and substantially described.
Claim 2. The horizontal valve in combination with recessed back substantially
described and for the purpose specified.
Tint L
1000
SAMUEL CASH SHEWELL.
WILLIAM RICHARD CLARK.
Improvements in Car Couplings.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 16th July, 1897--Accepted, 4th Sept., 1897
Improvements in Car Couplings.
We, WILLIAM HERMAN HENRY TABBERT, Farmer, and WILIILEM TABBERT,
Farmer, both of Saint Ausgar, in the County of Mitchell, State of Iowa United
States of America do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
To this
Our invention has relation to improvements in automatic car couplings, and
the object is to provide a simple, durable and reliable device of this class.
end the novelty consists in the construction, combination and arrangement of the
same as will be hereinafter more fully described and particularly pointed out in
the claim.
In the accompanying drawing the same reference characters indicate the same
parts of the invention.
Figure 1 is a front elevation of our improved car coupling;
Figure 2 is a longitudinal section of the same, showing the pin elevated and
in position for coupling;
Figure 3 is a similar view, showing the link coupled in the draw-head; and
Figure 4 is a top plan view.
1 represents the draw-head, formed with a forwardly inclined bottom 2.
3 repre-
sents a transverse lever fulcrumed on a bolt 4, mounted in a supporting bracket 5,
fixed to the front end of the car. The inner end of said lever is provided with a
vertical orifice 6, which is in alignment with the corresponding coupling pin
orifices in the draw-head 1.
7 represents the coupling pin supported in the inner end of the lever 3, and
extending downward into the draw-head.
t
8 represents a vertical guide stud having its lower end supported in an arm 9,
formed integral with the bracket 5, its upper end extending through a guide
orifice in the outer end of the lever 3, and 10 represents a spiral spring encom-
passing said stud and supporting the outer end of the lever.
12 represents the coupling unk, which is preferably of a solid form, and provided
with the vertical orifice 13 for the reception of the coupling pin. The lower
face 14 of the link is made sloping or inclined to correspond to the inclination of
the bottom 2 of the draw-head, so as to insure the proper insertion of the link.
'15 represents a depending arm fixed on the outer end of the lever 3, and its
lower end is formed with an eye 16 adapted to engage the stud 17 to retain the
coupling pin in an elevated position, when uncoupling the car.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:
.
A car coupling comprising the draw-head 1, provided with the inclined bottom 2,
the transverse lever 3, the coupling pin 7 supported in the inner end of said lever,
and the solid coupling link 12. provided with the vertical orifice 13. and having

page_text: a beveled lower face 14, in combination with the fixed guide stud 8, the spiral
spring 10 encompassing said stud and the locking arm 15, substantially as shown
and described.
1011
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1007
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in Appliances for Securing Sash-frames and other Woodwork to a Joiner's Bench.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 24th Sept., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Appliances for Securing Sash-frames and other
Woodwork to a Joiner's Bench.
HENRY WHITE, 58, Bedford Road, Reading, Carpenter and Builder, 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:-
Improvements in joiners' cramps to hold sash frame while in process of putting
together.
Fig. 1 is an elevation of the wood block A.
Fig. 2 is a plan of the wood block A.
Fig. 3 is an elevation of the screws L, and brackets M.
Fig. 4 is a plan of the wood block A and screws L L, as fixed in position to
the carpenter's bench, and holding the sash frame.
This invention relates to appliances for securing woodwork to a joiner's bench,
and the object of the invention is to simplify the fixing of woodwork, such as sash
frames, and other similar articles, to the bench, while in process of construction,
and render it unnecessary to screw or nail such woodwork to the bench.
The improvement consists of a wood block marked A to be secured to the bench
by the bolts and flynuts marked B B, against which the eill of the sash frame, or
other article, is placed, and held in position at each side, by the wheel screws
marked JJ, attached to sliding bars marked CC, wifich bars can be adjusted to
suit various widths of sash frames, and are screwed up when adjusted, by the
bolts marked 1 1), and the wheel sciews marked E E; friction plates marked HH,
may be placed at each end of the wood block A, for the bars to slide against. Fis
a stud plate, fixed in the wood block A, against which the bar C, sliding in
front of it, can be screwed up. The plate marked K K. is placed on the face of
the wood block A, to keep the sliding bars in position.
The head of the sash frame is secured to the bench by screws of suitable length
marked L L. fitted in brackets marked M M, the screws L L having a plate at
one end, and a hand wheel at the other the brackets M M to be screwed to the
bench in suitable positions, the screws L L being at right angles to the wood
block marked A, for the screws L L to screw up to each side of the head of the
sash frame, and thus bold the sash frame firmly in position.
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:-
Improvements in appliances for the easier, secure and true fixing of sash
frames, and other similar articles, on the joiner's bench, while in course of con-
struction, without injury to the bench.
1
La 100%
Improvements in the Construction of Boilers suitable for Hot Water Heating Apparatus.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 5th June, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Boilers suitable for Hot
Water Heating Apparatus.
1, GEORGE NEWSUM, of 5 Fairfax Road, Beeston Hill, Leeds, in the County
of York, Printers' Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to arrange boilers of the class known as vertical,
and suitable for connecting to a range of pipes fixed in conservatories and other
buildings, for heating the same by means of water heated in the boiler; and to so
construct the boiler that, the fire box plates may be made of lighter material than
when constructed in the ordinary manner, retain sufficient strength to resist the
internal pressure, and of such form, that the clinker ashes will not adhere to
the sides of the fire box so readily as when constructel in the manner
hitherto.
as
In describing my invention in detail, reference is made to the accompanying
sheet of drawings, in which
Fig. 1 represents a vertical sectional elevation of a vertical hot water boiler
constructed in accordance with my invention.
.
Fig. 2 is a plan through line a. b, and
Fig. 3 is a plan through line c. d, the fire bars which are ordinary are omitted in
both figures.
The exterior plates A. of the boiler may be somewhat square in plan, and fornel
conical in the vertical direction, inlets being provided at B. B, outlets at C. C.
The fire box is vertical and of similar conical form to the exterior, but the plates D.
are corrugated in a longitudinal direction, welded or otherwise suitably connected
at the top and bottom by plates E. and F. to the outer plates A, an opening G. is
left at the top for feeding the fuel and escape of smoke and the like, connections
thereto being arranged in the ordinary manner, as are also the fire bars H. and
opening J. for removing the ashes, which are of the ordinary description.
By forming the internal plates D. surrounding the fire box corrugated in the
manner described, strength is imparted to the same, thus allowing the plates to
be reduced in thickness and thereby facilitating heat to more readily pass through
the plates.
By forming the fire box of corrugated plates, the corrugations act somewhat in
the form of bellows, thus by the movement, under varying temperatures, any
clinker ashes that may adhere to the plates, are liberated by the plates expanding
and contracting under the varying temperatures.
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,
A conical vertical boiler having the interior plates D. of the fire box formed
with corrugations running vertically or approximately so, all being arranged
substantially in the manner and for the purpose as hereinbefore set forth.
Dated this 12th dex of Anril 1897
JOHN WAUGH,
Agent.
A New or improved fuzzie.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Sept., 1897
Complete Specification Left 22nd Mar 1898-Accepted, 7th May, 1898
A New or improved fuzzie.
I, CHARLES AUSTIN DORAN, 10, Summer Castle, Rochdale, Lancashire, Journalist,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
-
This invention consists of a new or improved puzzle & consist of a series of
squares or pieces having for instance the months of the year marked thereon and
also the words "leap year" marked upon one of the squares.
The squares or pieces are carried in a suitable casing or support and the puzzle
is to arrange the squares or pieces in certain order by sliding same past each other.
Dated this 3rd day of September 1897.
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.
I, CHARLES AUSTIN DORAN, 10, Summer Castle, Rochdale, Lancashire, Journalist,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
"
This invention consists of a new or improved puzzle and consists of a series of
squares or pieces having for instance the months of the year marked thereon and
also the words "leap year marked upon one of the squares.
The squares or
pieces are carried in a suitable casing or support and the puzzle is to arrange the
squares or pieces in certain order by sliding same past each other.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will now refer to the
annexed drawings, in which:-
Figure 1 is a plan view of my invention.
Figure 2 section through linery in Fig. 1.
a is a frame or box containing the squares or pieces 6 and is of such a size to
contain a greater number of squares or pieces than required for the puzzle, as
shewn in Figure 1.
The squares or pieces 6 carrying for instance the names of the months of the
year are placed in the casing or support a having the sides a' with their dis-
tinguishing marks uppermost.
The puzzle is to get the squares into a predetermined order such for instance as
shewn in Figure 1, by sliding them from one position to another, without removing
them from the casing or support a.

page_text: The distinguishing marks of the squares or pieces 6 may be of any suitable
character, although for purposes of illustration I have adopted the names of the
months of the year and the words "leap year."
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 new or improved puzzle consisting of a series of squares or pieces bearing
distinguishing marks contained in a casing or support, the object being to arrange
the squares in a certain predetermined order by sliding them from one position to
another, the box or receptacle being of a size to allow sufficient movement of the
squares or pieces, substantially as described and illustrated herein.
Dated this 22nd day of March 1898
E. EATON,
Agent for Applicant.