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An Improved Wire-work Grating for Household Fire Places.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Oct., 1894-Accepted, 3rd Nov., 1894.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Wire-work Grating for Household Fire Places.
I, WILLIAM LACY CLARK of Carlyle Street St. Kilda, in the Colony of
Victoria, Contractor, 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 wire-work grating made of woven wire of suitable
gauge and mesh which may be wove upon or secured to a suitably strong wiro work
frame. I prefer to make the grating in two parts, the one part fitting the grate
bottom and the other part fitting against the inner side of the front bars and such
front part is provided with two or more holes through which to insert a poker.
When my invention is made in two parts I connect them together with wire clasps
or hinges also the front portion may be provided with two hooks or loops by
means of which it may be secured to the front bars of the fire grate to retain it in
position and further a wire stay may be employed at each end between the said
two parts.
The drawing attached hereto illustrates my invention, the bottom part marked A
being made of a shape to conform to and fit in the grate or fire place in which it is
to be used whilst the front part marked B is made to fit against the inner face of
the frout bars of the fire grate. My wire-work grate is furnished with holes C for
the poker. When the shape of the fire places or grates is convenient for the
purpose I construct the bottom and front part of my wire work grating in one
piece. D are loops or hooks attached to part B. E are wire stays between the
two parts, F are the hinge or clasp wires. The purpose of my invention is to
economise fuel as by its use the fuel burned in the grate such as coal, coke, or wood
cannot leave it until it has been reduced to ashes.
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
1 claim is :-
A wire-work grating fitting the bottom and inuer front side of a grate or fire
place, the front part of wire work grating having two or more holes through it
for the insertion of a poker and preferably with hooks or loops for attachment to
the front bars of grate proper as herein described and as illustrated in my
drawings
Dated this is
day of October 1894.
For the Applicant,
W. LLOYD WISE,
46, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agent.

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A New or Improved Case for the Protection of Writing Pens and their Holders.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd June, 1894-Accepted, 7th July, 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Case for the Protection of Writing Pens and
their Holders.
I FRIEDERICH TIMM of Lehrte in the Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire,
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 the present invention is a case which serves in a handy & convenient
manner to protect writing pens & their holders, & at the same time upon insertion
to effect the cleansing of the former from ink left on.
In the accompanying drawing the protection case is shewn in Figs. 1 & 3 in
front view; in Figs. 1 & 34 in longitudinal section; & in Figs. 1B & 3B in cross
section with the penholder inserted, whilst the remaining Figs. 2, 2A, 2B, show a
modification of the arrangement.
On the case A made of metal, open above & closed below, & provided with a row
of longitudinal slits a, is a pad like projection B, situated concentric or eccentric
to the central axis and in which is placed a ring C.
The ring C is provided with closely lying rows of bristle-tufts radial to the
centre. Above the pad is arranged a closed outer-ring D, to prevent the walls
divided by the slits a, from springing asunder.
The writing pen with its holder, upon insertion into the upper opening of the
case is cleansed by the ring brush.
Instead of the ring brush a wooden plug with erect standing hair tufts for
cleansing the pen can be arranged Figs. 2, 24, 2B. The pad like projection B, is
then dispensed with.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is-
A cylindrical-protection case for writing pens and their holders with spring wall,
and a concentric or eccentric bristle-ring arranged in the interior space, or a plug
lying at the closed end of the case, with erect standing hair-tufts for cleansing the
pen from ink left thereon.
Dated this Second nor of ane LANG3
J. B. FLEURET,
235, High Holborn, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Feb., 1894-Accepted, 24th Mar., 1894
Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
I, ERNEST ALEXANDER CLAREMONT, of Cooke Street, Hulme, Manchester in
the County of Lancaster 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 electric arc lamps, and the object of this invention is to
insulate the lamp case from that part of the lamp which supports the actuating
mechanism.
I attain this object by the means hereinafter described and as shown in the
accompanying sheet of drawings in which
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Fig. 1 is a front elevation of an electric arc lamp, and Fig. 2 is part sectional
elevation of the same showing my invention applied.
Fig. 3 is a sectional plan on line A. A ;
Fig. 4 is a detail drawn to an enlarged scale showing more clearly the means for
connecting and insulating the internal and external portions of the lamp.
In these views similar letters refer to similar parts.
In this invention I construct a flange d on the inner side of the lamp case b, and
support the lamp mechanism on a disc e, which forms the centre portion or base of
said case. The aforesaid disc e is of a diameter that will cause the periphery c to
extend either under the flange d as shown on the drawings, or over said flange so
that it may be bolted thereto by bolts as j.
The recess, which supports the dependent chain h and the toothed wheel g on a
spindle passing through bearings in the sides of said recess, is constructed on the
aforesaid disc e so as to form a part thereof.
To effect the insulation I preferably place a mica ring 9* or a ring of other non-
conducting material, between the flange d and the periphery c of the aforesaid disc,
and insert ferrules as in Fig. 4, said ferrules being formed of insulating material
through which to pass the bolts j that connect the disc e to the flange d.
By this form of construction, the case of the lamp is insulated, and by these
means the external fittings, except the terminals, are free from contact and may be
approached and handled with perfect safety.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is: :-
1. In an electric arc lamp, the use of a metallic disc or base as e, in combination
with a recess as f in which is fitted a toothed wheel on a spindle supported
in bearings passing through the sides of said recess, and attached to the case of the
lamp, in the manner and for the purpose substantially as herein before described.
2. In an electric arc lamp the use of an insulated metallic disc or base as e, for
supporting the mechanism of lamp, in the manner and for the purpose substantially
as herein before described.
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THOMAS PRESCOTT,
53, Arcade Chambers, St. Mary's Gate, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicant.
A Remedy for the Prevention or Cure of Sea Sickness..
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 2nd Feb.,
1895
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at present on the high seas.]
A Remedy for the Prevention or Cure of Sea Sickness..
I WALTER GEORGE WALDRON of 101 Leadenhall Street E.C. in the City of
London Shipping Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
The invention consists of a draught or mixture which is a certain remedy against
sea sickness and possesses the advantage of being at the same time a palatable
beverage and an excellent stomachic.
The ingredients are-ginger, lemons, raisins, sugar, isinglass, quinine, brandy
and water. The following may be the proportions in which the ingredients are
used :-
2
oz. whole ginger.
2
lemons.
lb. raisins.
1 lbs. sugar.
oz. isinglass.
10 grains quinine (sulphate).
oz. brandy.
gallon water.
The method of preparing the remedy is as follows:-
The water, sugar, peel of the lemons, and the ginger, with half the raisins are
boiled for 20 (twenty) minutes. When cold the liquor is put in a jar with the rest
of the raisins not boiled, the isinglass brandy and quinine and with some of the
spent ginger. The mixture should be kept three months when it is strained and
drawn off into bottles for use.
A wineglass-full-more or less-may be taken for a dose as required.
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 remedy for sea sickness substantially as hereinbefore described.
TEL. 17th dov of January 1895
WALTER GEORGE WALDRON,
101, Leadenhall Street, London, E.C.
WALTER GEORGE WALDRON,
101, Leadenhall Street, London, E.C.
Improvements in Locks.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 22nd Dec., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Locks.
We LOFTUS BALFOUR MORETON trading as John Moreton & Company of
Horseley Fields in the County of Stafford, Merchant, and JOHN STOKES of
174 Lord Street Wolverhampton, Merchant's Clerk, 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 refers to the kind of rim locks known as "lift up bolt," and is
designed to suit double-hand locks, that is locks that can be used as either right or
left hand as required.
Our improved lock has the follower near the centre of the lock and the handles
well back from the front of the lock.
We will now describe the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings
in which Fig. 1 shews the interior of a rim lock constructed according to our system,
the locking bolt being omitted as it has been already patented by us for double
hand rim locks of the ordinary kind on an Application dated 24th February 1894
No. 3950.
a,
is the latch bolt working on the pin or stud a².
a², is a vertical section of the.end of the bolt which has a bevel or slope on both
sides.
b, is a small angular lever operated by the follower c.
d, is the spring.
e, is the stud which forms the fulcrum of the spring.
f, is a double keyhole.
It will be seen from the drawing that the lock can be used for either hand. It
may also be used reversed if desired but in that case the staple must also be
reversed and the action of the latch bolt will be downwards instead of upwards.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
1. In a lift up bolt rim lock the special form and combination of the follower c,
lever b, spring d, and latch bolt a, with or without a double keyhole and double-
acting locking bolt, as herein described and set forth.
Dated this 5th day of November 1904
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, London, E.C., Patent Agent.
Improved Hair Binder.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Aug., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 30th May, 1895-Accepted, 6th July, 1895
Improved Hair Binder.
PATRICK SHIELDS 10 Montgomery Street Belfast Family Grocer and Spirit
Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Two half oval shaped combs, hinged at bottom & fastened at top with two
projecting prongs on each comb standing out at right angles to comb for the
5 purpose of keeping ladies hair in position."
Dated this 25th day of September 1894.
Improved Hair Binder.
I, PATRICK SHIELDS, of 10 Montgomery Street, Belfast, in the County of
Antrim, in Ireland, Wine Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to an improved hair binder, which consists of two half oval
shaped combs hinged at bottom and fastened at top, with two projecting prongs one
on each comb for the purpose of keeping ladies hair in position.
And in order that my invention may be thoroughly understood, I now proceed
to describe the accompanying drawing thereof, reference being had to letters
marked thereon.
This invention is constructed with two half oval shaped combs a and b fastened
together at the top by a piece of elastic d through two eyelets c and a hook e on
the comb a to engage with a eyelet f.
The comb may be used according to taste for keeping ladies hair in position.
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 :-
In hair binders, the combination of two half oval shaped combs a and b fastened
together at the top by a piece of elastic d through two eyelets c and a hook e on the
comb a to engage with a eyelet f, substantially as herein described and according
to the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 30th day of May 1895.
J. P. BAYLY,
18 Fulham Place, W., Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Construction of Safety Valves, specially applicable to Domestic Fire Back Boilers and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Feb., 1894-Accepted, 17th Mar., 1894
Improvements in the Construction of Safety Valves, specially
applicable to Domestic Fire Back Boilers and the like.
I, 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 :-
This invention has for its object, the construction of safety valves in a manner
that, the valve is protected and may be examined without releasing the pressure,
and so arranged that should the connecting pipes to the boiler or heating apparatus
be stopped by frost or other causes, the whole of the internal pressure may be
relieved.
In describing my invention in detail Fig. 1 represents an elevation of a safety
valve partly in section, and constructed in accordance with my invention and :-
Fig 2 is a plan of the same in section through line a. b.
The valve seating A. is shown on an extension B. of the tap C. and is covered
by a cap D. closed at the top for the better protection of the valve E.
The bottom of the cap D. is prepared with a number of outlets F. and the
valve E. held in contact with the seating A. by a spiral spring G. compressed
between the cap D. and valve E. to the extent required for the pressure by the
screwing of cap D. on the extension B.
The valve is fixed to the boiler or the like, out of reach of the frost, and
when the required pressure is exceeded, it escapes from the valve through the
openings F.
The valve E. and seating A. may be examined without relieving the pressure
in the boiler, or the like, by closing the tap C. until the examination or repairs
are completed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The general arrangement and combination of the various parts forming a safety
valve for relieving any excess of pressure, and for allowing an examination of
the valve without reducing the pressure in the boiler or the like.
The combination with valve seating A. valve E. and spring G. of a cap D.
prepared with outlets F. all arranged substantially in the manner as hereinbefore
described and illustrated.
Dated this 7th day of February 1894.
JOHN WAUGH,
Agent.
An Improvement in Automatic Guards for Carver Forks.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 5th June, 1394
Complete Specification Left, 20th Nov.. 1894-Accepted, 22nd Dec., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Automatic Guards for Carver Forks.
CHARLES EDWARD TRICKETT 64 South Grove Road Sheffield Commercial
Traveller do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I cast, fly, or forge in iron steel or other suitable material somewhat in the shape
of a battledore or tennis-racket (hereafter named "racket"). A slot is cut through
the carver fork shank sufficiently large to allow the bat portion of racket to pass
through. The bat is then secured within the aforesaid slot, at an eccentric angle
by a pin, rivit or screw passed through the shank of fork, at the side, and at the
extreme end of slot nearest the prongs and through the bat of racket a little below
the juncture of bat and handle.
When the fork is
handle portion of
overbalance.
lifted for use the bat portion drops through the slot & the
racket forms the guard thus making a quick eccentric
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An Improvement in Automatic Guards for Carver Forks.
CHARLES EDWARD TRICKETT 64 South Grove Road Sheffield Commercial
Traveller do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
I cast fly or forge in iron, steel, or other metal a guard preferably in the shape of
Fig. 1 with pin hole through at the eccentric angle A, with or without the
opening B as the shape may be made solid throughout. A slot D is cut through
the fork shank in the ordinary manner as shewn in Fig. 2 sufficiently large to allow
the guard to be fixed therein by being secured at an eccentric angle by a pin rivit
or screw through the shank of the fork at the end of the slot D nearest the prongs
and also through the guard at A as shewn in Fig. 3. When the fork is lifted for
use the heavy part of guard drops through the slot and the arm C thereof forming
the actual guard rises for use by the quick automatic overbalance thereof.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I wish it to be understood
that I am aware that automatic guards lifted by their weight underneath have
before now been used and to this feature I make no claim.
What I claim is :-
1. In a carver fork the securing of the guard at an eccentric angle, thus
providing the overbalance thereof substantially as described.
2. The shape of the guard identical or similar to the one illustrated by Fig. 1
and with or without the opening B.

page_text: 3. In a carver fork the enclosing within the shank of the fork the weight
portion of the guard substantially as described and shewn in Figs. 3 and 4 of the
accompanying drawings.
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An Improved Expanding Plug for Drain Pipes and Traps.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Nov., 1894-Accepted, 29th Dec., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Expanding Plug for Drain Pipes and Traps.
1, THOMAS CRAPPER, of the Firm of Thomas Crapper & Company, of
Marlborough Works, Marlborough Road, Chelsea, in the County of Middlesex,.
Sanitary Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved expanding plug adapted to hermetically-
seal drain pipes and traps of slightly varying internal size, the said plug being
provided with a discharge tube whereby when a drain has been tested the water
used for testing purposes may be let off gradually without the unpleasant rush which
would follow the removal of the plug itself for this purpose.
Reference will be had to the accompanying drawings wherein similar letters refer
to corresponding parts in all the figures, and in which :-
Fig. 1 is a side elevation and Fig. 2 is a plan of the improved plug. Fig. 3 shews
the same applied to a drain trap.
A is the expanding plug consisting of two discs a a¹ provided respectively with
annular flanges fitting and free to slide within one another. c is an annular
band or ring of india rubber confined between the discs a a¹ outside the said flanges.
d is a lug secured to the disc a¹ and passing up through a slot in the disc a, and e is
a lever pivotally connected to said lug d. f is a short tube, preferably about one
inch in diameter, fixed in the lower disc a' and passing freely through a hole in,
the disc a, and 9 is a screw plug (or it may be a cap) closing the said tube.
On moving the lever e through the dotted arc, Fig. 1 the discs a a' will compress.
the rubber band or ring c and cause the same to expand or bulge circumferentially
and thereby to hermetically seal or close the pipe or trap to the interior of which
the plug is applied, see Fig. 3. When a drain has been tested, the testing water
may be gradually let off through the pipe f on removing the plug therefrom.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and the manner in which the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
An expanding plug constructed as herein described and provided with a discharge-
tube closed by a plug or cap, substantially as specified and illustrated and for the
purpose set forth.
Dated this 93rd dox of Novambar An 1904
E. P. ALEXANDER & SON,
Chartered Patent Agents,
19, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,.
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Stair Treads and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Nov., 1894-Accepted, 8th D.c., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stair Treads and the like.
I, WILLIAM GOODING, of 11, North Road, Holloway, in the County of
Middlesex, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
This invention rolates to an improved construction of stair tread, and it consists
essentially of a metallic plate having a series of perforations to receive the
wearing blocks forming the tread, the said plate and blocks being so arranged
that without increasing the depth of the wearing blocks the thickness of the plate
is increased without depreciating the effective part of the wearing blocks.
I attain this end in the manner shown by the accompanying drawing, in
which :-
Figure 1 is a view in transverse section of a stair tread constructed according to
my invention.
Figure 2 is a broken view in plan thereof, and
Figure 3 is a view in transverse section of the metal plate on line <, x,
Figuro 2.
Throughout the views similar parts are marked with like letters of reference.
The wearing surface of the trend is composed of a series of blocks A of any
anitable material but preferably of a rubber compound and of any suitable size
and shape and having base flanges a. These blocks may if desired have recesses a¹
on the underside to economise material. The plate B adapted to hold the blocks A,
instead of being made as heretofore simply to rest on the base flanges of the blocks
which necessitated its being very thin and consequently difficult and costly to cast,
is made with a series of projections or fillets & adapted to fill up the spaces
between the adjacent faces of the base flanges a of the block A and also the
spaces between the edges of the base flanges of the said blocks and the outer edge
of the plate B. This materially thickens and strengthens the plato B and
morcover allows it to be made in cast iron in the ordinary manner not heretofore
possible.
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 improvements in stair treads and the like, substantially as herein before
described and illustrated by the accompanying drawing.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, M.I.M.E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Guard for Preventing Persons' Fingers, Clothing, and other Articles being Shut Between the Hinged Sides of Doors and Frames.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 28th May, 1894-Accepted, 21st July, 1894
COMPLETE SIEMUIFICATION.
An Improved Guard for Preventing Persons' Fingers, Clothing, and
other Articles being Shut Between the Hinged Sides of Doors
and Frames.
I, EDMUND ROBERT BALLER 16, Cambridge Arcade Southport Engraver, do-
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My improvements consist in the construction and arrangement of parts herein--
after described for preventing a persons fingers etc. from becoming shut in between.
the door & frame at the hinged side and are as follows.
I attach to the door on the hinged side and near the frame, by means of hinges,.
screws studs or nails a shield or guard, this I make of two or more pieces of wood
or other suitable material, hinged together, or fastened together with leather or
other ductile material. To the top and bottom edges of said guard I fix studs or stops..
On the door frame and above and below the said guard to cover the studs on same
I fix guide pieces, the same having a slot or groove made in them horizontally.
I will now proceed to describe the action of my invention as from the above-
description, the door being closed-On opening the door the shield or guard is.
drawn across the aperture made between the door and frame, and is retained in
position by means of the studs on the guard sliding along the guide pieces before.
mentioned.
On the door being closed the aforesaid studs on the guard pass back along the
guide pieces and carry the same to its original position against the frame. I may
reverse the arrangement of the various parts and fix the guard on the frame and.
the guide pieces ou the door.
Referring to the annexed drawings―
Fig. 1. is a section of an ordinary room door with my guard affixed with door-
closed.
Fig. 2 is the same with door open.
Fig. 3. is a form of guide piece, shewing part of guard with stud attached.
Fig. 4. shews another form of guide piece:
at d¹.
Reference letters :-a door hinged at b to frame c. d guard attached to door-
e guide piece attached to frame. ƒ horizontal groove or slot in same..
9 stud fixed on the end of guard. h represents part of a wall.
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. In door guards the combination of guard attached to door and the guide.
piece or pieces attached to the framework or the reverse as described.
2. In means of preventing a persons fingers &c. from becoming shut between the
hinged side of doors and frames, a guard piece attached to the door, and working.
in a guide piece or pieces fixed on the frame.
Dated this 25th day of May 1894.
EDMUND ROBI. BALLER
A New Puzzle Toy.
Year: 1894

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New Puzzle Toy.
I, SAMUEL ASHTON, of 10, Hilton Road, Cross Street, Essex Road, in the
County of London, Turner, 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 :-
My invention consists of a hollow box or vessel normally closed and preferably
containing an article, for example a missing link. The object is to discover the
means of opening the box and finding the missing link.
I will describe my invention in reference to the accompanying drawings in which.
Fig. 1 is a general elevation, Fig. 2 a vertical section through the centre.
A is the cup, box, or vessel made of wood, metal, porcelain, or other suitablo
material. It may be of any suitable shape, but I prefer to make it tower-shaped.
as illustrated; but this does not affect my invention. In the bottom is a projection p,
and two holes a a are pierced in the walls diametrically opposite to each other and
in any suitable position. B is the cover or lid in which is fitted the head of a
revoluble pillar or tube C in such manner that the lid B can be freely revolved
upon the box A. The foot of this pillar has a recess corresponding to the
projection, and a hole c corresponding to the holes a. a. is made through the pillar
in such position that when the lid is placed upon the box the said hole c will be in.
the same horizontal plane as the holes a. a. in the walls. The lid and column are
secured to the box A by a bolt E passing through the three holes a. c. a. Round the:
exterior of the box A, either in the same horizontal plane as the head and tail of
the bolt E or in any other desired positions, are fixed a number of dummy heads, all
exactly or more or less corresponding with the head and tail of the operating
bolt E, so that it is difficult or impossible to ascertain by inspection which is the
operating bolt and which are duminies. The puzzle is to ascertain this.
C
When this has been done the bolt E can be at once pushed inwards from one
end and withdrawn at the other, then the lid is free to be removed and the box.
opened and the missing link M or other article is found.
To make the puzzle rather more difficult I may make the head of the operating:
bolt E slightly larger than the tail end. This will attract attention and cause
the operator to attempt to push it in, thereby only jamming the bolt the tighter,.
for it is the tail end that must be pressed inwards to force the bolt out.
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 :-
A puzzle toy constructed and adapted to operate substantially as above set.
forth.
An Improved Washing or Mixing Apparatus.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 20th July, 1894-Accepted, 25th Aug., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Washing or Mixing Apparatus.
I, ADOLF LUDWIG GELINEK, of 31 Plagwitzerstrasse, Kleinzschocher,
Leipsic, in the Kingdom of Saxony and German Empire, Brewer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
The subject of this invention is an apparatus for the washing, mixing or circulating
of grain, liquids or other suitable substances, which is of simple construction and
may be applied to existing plant without difficulty or great cost.
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In order that my invention may be the better understood, I now proceed to
describe the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawing and to the
letters and figures marked thereon. The drawing shows the apparatus in section.
The vessel a, which receives the substance to be treated, is provided with a
helical blade b having one or more convolutions, and carries at the upper end of
the axis a cog wheel c.
The helical blade b rests in bearings at its upper and
lower ends. A tube d is situated around the helical blade 6 which may be fixed to
the latter or may only surround it. The tube d extends to the lower end of
the helical blade b, where it is provided with orifices through which the substance
under treatment may pass to the helical blade b. Or, as a modification, the tube d
may not extend to the bottom of the helical blade and may allow access of the
substance under treatment to the helical blade b in this manner. The cog wheel c
engages into suitable gearing, through which it is operated by manual or other
power. An exit valve k is arranged at a suitable part of the vessel a.
The substance to be treated is lifted in the tube d by the rotation of the helical
blade and discharged at the upper end of the pipe d from where it descends, to
be again caught and lifted by the mechanism. In this manner liquids or other
suitable substances are effectively mixed, washed or circulated without the
expenditure of much time or power.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I claim
is:-
An apparatus for the washing, mixing, or circulation of grain, liquids, or other
suitable substances, consisting of a helical blade which is rotated in or with a
tube d surrounding it, which lifts the substance under treatment and discharges it
at the upper end of the tube d.
Dated this 20th day of July 1894.
FELL & WILDING,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Mats and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Sept., 1894-Accepted, 20th Oct., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Mats and the like.
We, HEINRICH SCHÜRHOLZ and ANDREAS STEVENS, both of Dorsten-on-the-
Lippe, in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained, in and by the following statement :-
Our invention relates to the manufacture of mats and the like.
The band border heretofore used for mats and the like and made from cocoa-
nut fibre is not practical on account of its bad appearance and its slight
durability.
According to our said invention we manufacture mats and the like from cocoa-
nut fibre, which are provided all around with strong borders made from the same
fibre. For this purpose we prepare narrow strips a as shown in Figure 1 of the
drawing. These strips are cut at a suitable inclination and hemmed at their edges
by stitches b. Then the edges of the strips are brought together and secured
to each other by stitching at cover the hemming stitches as shown in Figure 2.
By similar stitching the borders thus made are then connected with the mat.
Borders produced in this manner give the appearance of having been made in
one piece with the mat or the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
First. A method of manufacturing mats and the. like from cocoa-nut fibre, with
strong borders extending all around them, which consists in hemming the obliquely
cut edges b of the strips a, bringing them together and connecting them with each
other by stitching at cover the hemming-stitches with cocoa-nut thread.
Second. A mat or the like of cocoa-nut fibre with strong borders extending all
around it and made from strips a of the same fibre, hemmed at the edges b where
they are cut, the said strips being brought together at the cut edges and the
hemming-stitches being stitched over at c with cocoa-nut thread.
Dated this 15th day of September 1894.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements connected with Brick Kilns.
Year: 1894

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements connected with Brick Kilns.
I, OTTO GUSTAV HERMANN STIFFT, of Mittenwalde i/m Germany, Brick
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
My present invention is a development of the invention set. forth in the
Specification of my prior Patent No. 12,215 of 1892.
My present invention has for its object to so regulate the velocity of the hot air,
as it passes through the drying room from the kiln to the open air, that there will
be no liability as heretofore of the soft fresh bricks being cracked by the heat.
In carrying out my invention I arrange or fit in the drying room a number of
wind-wheels or vanes, air propellors, fans, or equivalent contrivances which keep
the hot air in constant motion. The air propellors are so arranged and driven
that the hot air, as it comes from the kiln, is moved forward with a greater velocity
than when it approaches the opposite end of the drying house where the new bricks
are introduced.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have hereunto
appended an explanatory sheet of drawings, whereon,
Fig. 1 is a part side elevation and Fig. 2 a sectional plan of a kiln and drying
house.
On the drawings:
:-
A is the engine or press house, B the drying house and C the kiln.
The letters a, b, c, d, e, f, g, refer to the same parts as are shown and described,
under these letters, in my prior Specification aforesaid.
kare the air propellors or wind-wheels. As will be seen they are mounted on
cross shafts and revolved by power. The set of propellors near the kiln C revolve
at a greater speed than those near the engine house and as a consequence the bot
air is moved forward more quickly at the kiln end of the drying room than at the
engine house end.
The roof of the drying house may be raised or arched, as shown, to permit of the
use of propellors with large vanes.
With this arrangement not only are the bricks prevented from cracking but the
process of manufacture is accelerated.
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
consider novel and desire to claim is :-
The application and use in a kiln having a drying house in connection therewith
of wind-wheels or vanes, air propellors, fans, or equivalent devices for the purpose
set forth.
Dated this 30th day of December 1893
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Improvements in and relating to Bolts and Nuts for Machinery or any other Purpose where Bolts and Nuts are required.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Mar., 1894-Accepted, 28th Apr., 1894
CUMI LEIE SIECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Bolts and Nuts for Machinery or
any other Purpose where Bolts and Nuts are required.
I EMMANUEL TOTHILL MARTIN of 20 Blomfield Street Paddington in the
County of London Upholsterer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention is to prevent nuts when screwed on from turning back on the
thread of the bolts by vibration.
In describing my invention I refer to a sheet of drawings attached hereto on
which
Figure 1 is a plan of bolt with part thread and part ratchet formed in same as
shown on section of bolt marked A and B in Figure 2.
Figure 2 is a plan of the underside of nut for bolt Figure 1 showing a section of
the bolt and marked A and B. The spring marked C and the cranked catch.
marked D engaging with the ratchet and keeping the nut from turning back.
Figure 3 is a plan of bolt with part thread and part ratchet formed in same, as
shown on section of bolt marked E in Figure 4.
Figure 4 is a plan of the underside of nut for bolt Figure 3 showing a section of
the bolt and marked E. The spring marked F and the cranked catch marked G
acts on the bolt in the same manner as those shown on Figure 2.
Figure 5 is a section showing the cranked catch sunk in the nut and projecting
outside the edge of the same.
The sunk space marked H will allow the cranked catch to be pressed back with
a spanner thereby releasing the bolt and the nut to be turned back when required.
The cranked catch is kept in position by burrs caused by forcing portions of the
nut over it.
It is convenient in some cases to use a straight spring so fixed in the underside of
the nut as to act on the cranked catch in the same manner as the springs marked C
and F shown in Figures 2 and 4 in my accompanying drawing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. The use of bolts of any length and diameter-and nuts on the principle shown
on my accompanying sheet of drawings and marked Figures 1. 2. 3. 4 and 5-to
prevent nuts when screwed on from turning back on the thread of the bolts by
vibration.
2. The use of bolts with ratchets cut or formed in the same of any length, width,
and distance apart as illustrated by Figures 1. 2. 3 and 4 in my accompanying
drawing.
3. The use of nuts having a spring and cranked catch in the underside of the
nuts as shown by Figures 2. 4. and 5 in my accompanying drawing.
4. The use of a straight spring to act on the cranked catch in the same manner
as the springs marked C and F in Figures 2 and 4 in my accompanying drawing.
All substantially as hereinbefore described and figured.
Dated this 21st day of March 1894.
EMMANUEL TOTHILL MARTIN.
A New or Improved Solder for Soldering Aluminium, Aluminium Alloys, and other Metals.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Mar., 1894-Accepted, 14th Apr., 1894
COME LELE SIECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Solder for Soldering Aluminium, Aluminium
Alloys, and other Metals.
A communication by OTTO NICOLAI, of 3, Burgstrasse, Wiesbaden, in the Empire
of Germany, Merchant.
I, WILLIAM PHILLIPS THOMPSON, F.C.S., M.I.M.E., of The Agency for
Foreign Patent Solicitors, 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, and 6, Bank Street,
Manchester, both in the County of Lancaster, and 323, High Holborn, in the
County of Middlesex, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
The soldering of aluminium and the like with an easily made solder has hitherto
been a very difficult matter.
This invention has for its object an improved compound or solder for soldering
aluminium, aluminium alloys and other metals, and consists in the use as a
solder of chloride or iodide of cadmium or other cadmium salt formed of
cadmium in combination with one of the halogens, the former yielding peculiarly
favourable results.
The use of these salts as a solder takes place in the following manner, namely,
by dipping a brush in spirits, preferably spirits of wine, and conveying with this
moistened brush the solder onto the part to be soldered and then soldering with a
soldering pipe.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, as communicated to me
by my foreign correspondent, I declare that what I claim is :-
1. An improved solder for soldering aluminium, aluminium alloys and other
metals, consisting of a cadmium salt, formed of cadmium in combination with one of
the halogens.
Dated this 8th day of March 1901
Process for Soldering Aluminium.
Year: 1894

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Process for Soldering Aluminium.
We, EDMUND SINGER, Master Smith, of Chemnitz, FRANZ DONAT, Tinman,
of Chemnitz and PAUL KIRCHEISEN, Tinman, of Chemnitz, in the Kingdom of
Saxonie and German Empire 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 :-
Until now the attempts to soft solder aluminium have been without any
satisfactory result. In most cases the soldered parts separated when subjected to
bending or hammering or the solder came off in flakes.
These disadvantages are entirely removed by our new, very simple and cheap
process.
After being thoroughly cleaned the parts to be soldered are dipped into a mixture
of Russian tallow and Provence oil or treated with this mixture and then joined
together by means of the soldering-iron with the ordinary plumber's soft-solder or
preferably with perfectly pure English tin. The parts which are soldered in this
manner may be bent as well as hammered without the solder flaking off or the
parts separating where they have been soldered.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:
Process for soft soldering aluminium, consisting in treating the parts to be
soldered, after they have been thoroughly cleaned, with a mixture of Russian
tallow and Provence oil as binding-medium and then soldering them with
plumber's soft-solder or preferably pure English tin in the ordinary manner by
means of a soldering-iron.
For EDMUND SINGER,
FRANZ DONAT, and
PAUL KIRCHEISEN,
B. Brockhues.
Improvements in Calico-printing Machinery.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Sept., 1894-Accepted, 20th Oct., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Calico-printing Machinery.
I, MALCOLM MACPHAIL, of the Sheddens, Busby, in the County of Lanark,
North Britain, Machine Printer, 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 :-
My said invention has for its object to support and adjust the color-furnishing
rollers of calico-printing machinery in an improved manner, and so that increased
steadiness and freedom from vibration of the said rollers may be obtained.
In carrying out my invention, instead of supporting each furnishing roller in
bearings on its color box as heretofore, I extend the spindle on which the roller
is fixed or its journals at each end, and support the ends in bearings adjustably
fixed to side brackets which are secured to the machine framing.
And in order that my said invention and the manner of performing the same may
be properly understood, I hereunto append a sheet of explanatory drawings, to be
hereinafter referred to, and showing part of a calico-printing machine as made with.
my improvements.
Figures, 1, and, 2, of the drawings are vertical sections, as at right angles to each
other. In these drawings the same reference letters are used to mark the same or
like parts wherever they are repeated.
Instead of supporting the spindle, A, of the furnishing roller, B, in bearings on
the color box, E, (shown in dotted lines in Figure, 2) I support it in bearing
blocks, C, capable of a lateral movement in bearing brackets, D, which are fixed
to side brackets, F, secured to the framing, G, of the machine. To enable the
brackets, D, and consequently the roller, B, to be adjusted vertically the holes, H,
for the bolts by which the brackets are fixed to the side brackets, F, are elongated.
To enable the roller, B. to. be adjusted laterally, each bearing block, C, is movable
in its bearing bracket, D, by means of a screw spindle, J, tapped through the
bearing block, C, and arranged to be capable of being turned by hand. By means
of the improved arrangement hereinbefore described, very accurate adjustment of
the furnishing roller is obtained, and liability to vibration or displacement avoided.
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 :-
Supporting the color-furnishing rollers of calico-printing machines in adjustable
bearings which are fixed independently of the color boxes substantially as and for
the purposes herein before described.
Dated this Nineteenth day of September 1894.
EDMUND HUNT,
Applicant's Agent.