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A Process for Manufacturing Incandescent Bodies.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 19th Mar., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Process for Manufacturing Incandescent Bodies.
I, MORITZ BERNSTEIN, of 38, Mauerstrasse, Berlin, Germany, Merchant, do hereby
declare the nature of my invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The present process concerns the manufacture of incandescent bodies offering the
greatest solidity possible and bearing no prejudice to the lighting power.
The substance employed in the manufacture of these incandescent bodies is
composed of vegetable fibres, hair or asbestos, incinerated or non-incinerated clays.
or earths, especially fire-bricks, steatite, porcelain-clay, and natural or artificial
meerschaum, or of combinations of the said products.
The incandescent body or tissue is impregnated with one of the following mixtures..
in suitable proportions employed in a liquid or pulverized state :
1) Zinc, zirconium, calcium.
2) Zirconium, beryllium, barium (or cerium).
Each of the above mentioned mixtures is specially claimed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim, is :-
A process for manufacturing incandescent bodies by impregnating with a mixture
of zinc, zirconium, calcium or zirconium, beryllium, barium (or cerium) in suitable
proportions, in a liquid or pulverized state, bodies or tissues of vegetable fibre, hair
or asbestos calcined or non-calcined clays or earths, especially fire-bricks steatite
porcelain-clay and also natural or artificial meerschaum or combinations of the said
products substantially as described.
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L. DUVINAGE,
Patent Agent, 8, Rue des Princes, Brussels, Belgium.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 5th June, 1897--Accepted, 6th Nov., 1897
1, CHARLES POBEHEIM, of 15 Munzgrabenstrasse Graz in the Empire of Austria,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The present invention consists of a bunghole closure for casks which closes the
vent automatically but at the same time allows the air to enter through the vent,
when the liquid is being drawn off.
And in order to render the present specification more easily intelligible reference
is had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference denote
similar parts throughout the several views:-
Fig. 1 is a plan of the closure,
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Fig. 2 a view of the same seen from underneath,
Fig. 3 a vertical section through the same,
Fig. 4 a detail sectional view showing a modified form of vent closure and
Fig. 5 a similar section showing a further modification of the valve for closing
the vent.
The ring A forming the bunghole lining, is advantageously made of soft cast
metal and is fixed in the hole in the stave, when the cask is made, by means of a
plate C-to which it is attached by screw studs e (Fig. 2 and 3).
A plug B is screwed into the bushing A said plug having formed on its outer
surface a cap D having notches b for a key or spanner and having screwed to its
inner side a cap or housing E which encloses the automatic closure for the vent.
The cap D is provided with a boring a into which the vent opening f opens, and
a cord c is adapted to be drawn through the boring a and thus to close the vent f.
When the cord c which may be sealed as shown at Figure 1, is removed air can
pass through the vent to the interior of the cask. In order to prevent any gases,
which may be developed in the cask, from escaping through the vent, the latter
is provided with a nozzle on which a rubber head or valve is fixed as at F. The
end of this valve is provided with lips h which close one against the other when
the interior pressure of the cask exceeds the outer pressure, but which open
inwardly when the interior pressure is less than the outer, as when liquor is being
drawn off.
As shown at Figures 4 and 5, instead of the rubber cap F a hinged valve as
at k or a ball valve as at i may be employed. The cap E is provided with an
opening g.
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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1. A bung closure characterised by a bushing A having a plug B screwed therein,
said plug having an automatically closing valve (hk) adapted to be closed by
excess of pressure within the cask, substantially as described.
2. In combination with the closure covered by Claim 1, a boring a in the plug,

page_text: in communication with the vent, said boring being adapted to be closed by means
of a cord passed therethrough in the manner and for the purpose substantially as
described.
Dated this 5th day of Tune 1907
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Decimal Balance for Household Purposes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 28th July, 1897-Accepted, 2nd Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Decimal Balance for Household Purposes.
I, RUDOLF KRÜGER of 14 Sebatian Strasse, Berlin, Germany, Art Founder, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The present invention relates to that class of balances known as Roman
balances, in which the weighing is effected by means of sliding weights and the
invention consists in the details of construction hereinafter set forth.
And in order to render the present specification more easily intelligible
reference is had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference
denote similar parts in both figures.
Fig. 1 being a side elevation of a balance constructed according to the invention
and
Fig. 2 a plan of figure with the scale pan removed.
The balance is provided with a smaller sliding weight or poise A in the form
of a bar having a scale e thereon and adapted to slide in a suitable guide in a
direction parallel to the scale beam d. An indicator I is provided on a fixed part
of the scale frame, by means of which the number of grammes or ounces or
fractions of an ounce may be read off. The larger weight C for kilogrammes or
pounds, forms the main part of the present invention and is adapted to slide
in a guideway B of the beam d, said weight being adjusted by means of an endless
metal band G guided on two rolls D D and to which the said weight C is attached,
the said band passing inside of the guide way B along the bottom of the same.
The band is provided with a scale e from which, by means of a second
The
indicator I², the number of kilogrammes or pounds weighed may be read off.
band is moved and thereby the larger weight C adjusted by means of a handle or
knob E fast on one of the roll axles, which may be easily turned by hand.
The smaller weight should be advantageously so weighted that a movement
or adjustment of the same for 100 grammes would be about 40 mm., so that
differences in weight down to 5 grammes may be easily read off. The larger
weight should be adjusted to move about 15 mm. per kilogramme.
indicator 12 may be fast on any suitable stationary part of the scale frame.
The
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
A decimal balance in which the weight C is attached to an endless band,
running over two rolls, said band being provided with a suitable scale, so that
by rotating one of the rolls the metal band and with it the scale, and weight
may be adjusted and the weight read off substantially as described.
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ST.... 1907
J. B. FLEURET,
5 Hatton Garden London, Agent for the Applicant.
Improved Means for Advertising.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improved Means for Advertising.
MARY ANN HEYN, 49, Chesnut Road, South Tottenham, Middlesex, Designer and
Modeler of Ladies Paper Patterns for Dresses, late of 29, Pembroke Road, South
Tottenham, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
My invention relates to a novel mode of advertiseing. For this purpose I print
stamp stencil &c. on the cut out paper patterns of ladies dresses mantles &c. the
general advertisements, and by this means have a ready means of advertiseing, and
as these patterns are very widely circulated will prove a very useful and cheap
medium for distributing advertisements.
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: -
Printing stamping stencilling &c. advertisements on the cut out paper patterns
of ladies dresses mantles and other articles of ladies wearing apparel.
Dated this do T
100
1000
MARY ANN HEYN.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Mar., 1897-Accepted, 29th May, 1897
We, STONEWALL JACKSON THOMAS, CHARLES LAUMAN WILEY, and
ADDISON BARRETT HOUSHOLDER, all residing at Lovettsville, in the County of
Loudoun, State of Virginia, in the United States of America, Gentlemen 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 has relation to improvements in belt pins for personal wear, and
the object of the invention is to provide a pin of this class to be attached to a
lady's skirt, or to the skirt and waist when made separable, to secure the belt
which is worn on the outside of the skirt or waist in place and prevent the belt
from slipping out of position.
To this end the novelty consists in the construction of the same as will be
hereinafter more fully described and particularly pointed out in the claim.
The figure in the drawing is a perspective view of a belt pin embodying our
invention.
The pin comprises the pointed tongue 1, an integral right angular arm 2, a coil
or eye 3, thence forming a double arm 4, one member of which passes through the
eye 3 to form a shank 5, approximately parallel to the tongue 1, the end being bent
backwardly and then returned to form a second and oppositely disposed double
arm 41, the free member of which is passed around the shank 5 next its end to form
a coil 6, the end being formed into an open loop 7.
The whole pin is preferably formed of a single piece of spring wire, as shown in
the drawing.
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 :-
A belt pin comprising the pointed tongue 1, the arm 2, eye 3, double arms 4—4¹,
coil 6 and open loop 7, substantially as shown and described.
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WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Year: 1897

page_text: The movement of the button d, therefore, is used both to cover and uncover the
nozzle o, as well as break the acid-containing ball.
The spring obturator L, in place of being attached to the button d, may be fixed to
the top of the receiver A, as shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6.
The spring is here shown as soldered at ¹ to the receiver, the rod 1 passing
through a slot 2 of the spring obturator, which lies close under the button d. A full
part of the spring normally covers the nozzle o, which passes through the hole u,
when the spring is depressed, by striking the button d.
The end of the spring enters a sheath R, and has the cutting edged notches as
before explained.
The arrangement of parts for agitating the salts in the bottom of the receiver A,
consists of a number of spoon or spade-like blades n¹, n², n³, which are fixed to the
body of the hammer d¹, and move with it up and down.
Another and similar blade n' is pivotted at n³ to the hammer body, so that when
the button d is struck, the blade, by reason of its convex curve, strikes against the
bottom of the receiver, and turns up, scraping up the salts, and throwing them
upwards.
It will thus be seen that the breaking of the acid container, the agitation of the
salts, and the uncovering of nozzle, are all effected by the one blow given to the
button d.
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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1. In extincteur apparatus, the combination with the button or the rod
intended to put the apparatus in operation, of a spring obturator, by means of which
the use of a tap or cock is obviated, and, at the same time, the obturation is
hermetically perfect, as specified.
2. In extincteur "apparatus, the combination with the button d and the tube N,
of a nozzle o and a spring obturator L fixed to the button d, in the manner and for
the purpose specified.
3. The combination of the spring obturator above mentioned, with a kind of
sheath R, as and for the purpose specified.
4. The special construction of the spring obturator, consisting of a spring blade
having a plain part to cover the nozzle o, when the apparatus is not in use, an
opening u, through which the nozzle projects when in use, and the sharp edged
notches V, VI, for cutting a retaining cord or thread, all as herein shown and
described.
5. The special arrangement of spring obturator, as shown, and operating in the
manner described with reference to Figs. 4, 5, and 6 of the drawings.
6. The special arrangement of agitator, consisting of curved blades fixed to the
hammer, and separate blade pivotted to the hammer rod, as and for the purpose
specified.
7. The extincteur " apparatus as herein described, and shown in the drawings
hereto annexed.
Dated this 8th day of June 1897.
NEWTON & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements relating to Spurs.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 16th Oct., 1897
Improvements relating to Spurs.
I, MAX SCHLEMANGK, Captain, of 18, Eichendorf Strasse, Berlin, in the Empire
of Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to he particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
My invention relates to spurs and has for its object to effect the secure attachment
of the spur to the heel of a riding boot, while enabling ready detachment at the
same time.
My invention consists of a spur whose lateral extremities are connected by
means of a transverse wedge bar having a projecting edge, which bar has a lever
extension which serves for the purpose of pressing the projecting edge upon the
inner side of the heel when the spur is placed in position thereupon, so that a
secure fastening of the spur to the heel is effected, while upon the lever extremity
being operated or downturned the spur is readily disconnected.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which:-
Figure 1 is an elevation of a spur made in accordance with the present invention
and applied to the heel of a riding boot, while
Figure 2 is a corresponding detached sectional elevation, and
Figure 3 is a corresponding detached plan.
In carrying my invention into effect I provide a spur A having a projecting
arm at the extremity of which the spur is provided in the usual way, and at its
lateral extremities I secure the ends of a wedge bar provided with a serrated
edge d which wedge har 6 has a lever extremity c which serves for the operation
of the wedge bar. Upon the spur A being secured upon the heel the lever c is
upturned towards the sole of the boot, so that the pivotting centre of the wedge
bar bis situate above that part or line of the heel into which the serrated
extremity d is pressed. It will be seen that the serrated extremity & enters into
the side of the heel and effects the secure connection of the spur A thereto. Upon
the lever extremity c being downturned in the direction of the arrow Figure 1, the
spur A is readily disconnected from the heel.
It is obvious that I do not limit my invention to any particular configuration
of a wedge bar b or to its serrated edge.
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. Means for the attachment of a spur to the heel of a riding boot consisting of
a transverse wedge bar held at the lateral extremities of the spur having an
operating lever extremity which upon being pressed towards the sole of the boot
or withdrawn the spur may be respectively attached or detached from the heel
substantially as described.

page_text: 2. Improvements relating to spurs substantially
illustrated.
as hereinbefore described and
Doted.
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MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Improvements in or relating to Piano Bridges.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st May, 1897--Accepted, 21st Aug., 1897
Improvements in or relating to Piano Bridges.
I, CHARLES TAYLOR CRAIG of 97 Queen Victoria Street, in the City of London,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
This invention refers to the arrangement of the bridges in pianos in such a manner
that they are firmly secured to the sounding-board and able to retain the strings
stretched over them in their proper positions.
In the accompanying drawings
Figure 1 is plan and
Figure 2 a cross-section on the line 2-2 of Figure 1 of a sounding-board furnished
with bridges arranged in accordance with this invention.
The bridge a is secured to the sounding-board 6 by means of screws d which pass
through the ribs or bars c of the sounding-board and through the sounding-board
itself into the bridge above; consequently the bars or ribs and the bridge are firmly
fastened in position and cannot come loose.
The strings extending over the bridge have hitherto been retained in position by
pins run into them, but these could not be relied upon to keep the strings firm.
According to this invention the strings are kept fixed to the bridge through its
having two parallel grooves on the upper side, in which are embedded wires, such
as e el against which the strings above are pressed by a clamping plate f which is
screwed on to the bridge a and fastens the strings g.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that
what I claim is :-
1. The combination with a piano bridge of two parallel wires such as e e¹ against
which the strings are firmly pressed by a clamping plate substantially as
described.
2. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete piano
bridge and sounding board substantially as described and illustrated in the
accompanying drawings.
Improvements in Metallic Fenders and Curbs.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th July, 1897-Accepted, 13th Nov., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Metallic Fenders and Curbs.
I THOMAS WILLETT ADSHEAD Fender Manufacturer Angel Street Dudley 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 purpose making and constructing fender and curb mouldings in any description
of metal iron or brass or part iron and part brass with the return end cast on to the
moulding and the return end will be so curved in as to allow a pillar or support to be
fitted to same and from the front portion of the fender or curb moulding purpose
casting on a projecting curved continuation of the moulding as shewn on the
drawing Fig. 1. I also purpose making the projecting part as shewn on the
drawing Fig. 1.
I also purpose making the projecting part as shewn on the drawing Fig. 2. to be
fitted on loose by two pins or pegs cast on the loose part or fitted to same and then
passed through two holes on the top flange of the fender or curb moulding and
secured by two nuts as shewn on the drawings marked Fig. 2.
I also purpose casting on the fender or curved moulding curved projections as
shewn on the drawings Fig. 3. these projections will allow of supports or pillars
being attached to same and when tube bars are fitted to same will form dogended
fenders and curbs these projecting parts as shewn on the drawings marked Fig. 3.
will be used in some cases fitted loose as shewn and marked on the drawings Fig. 4.
and will be fitted to the fender or curb moulding by two pegs or screws passing
through two holes in the top flange of the moulding and then secured by two nuts
to the same underneath the top flange of the fender or curb moulding on the inside
of same.
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. Cast on or loose projections from the fender or curb moulding as shewn on the
drawing marked Fig. 1 2 3 and 4.
2. These projections as shewn on the drawing marked Fig. 1 2 3 and 4. to be used
for fixing fire brass rests or fire dogs on.
3. These projecting parts as described and shewn on the drawings marked
Fig. 1 2 3 and 4. to be made and cast out of any description of metal iron or brass
or part iron and part brass copper or the like.
Dated this 2nd day of July 1897.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th June, 1897-Accepted, 15th Jan., 1898
I, THEOPHIL KRAI, of Cologne, Deutscher Ring No. 6, in the Kingdom of
Prussia and German Empire, Manufacturer & Ship Proprietor, 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 protect the walls of buildings from influences
of the atmosphere or to for ornamenting the same. This end is attained by
fastening to the walls, slabs of glass which are provided with hooks or similar
appliances on their back in order to attach these plates by mortar, cement or in
some other ways. These hooks being let into the mortar or cement by which means
they are secured in position.
The accompanying drawing shows in
Fig. 1, 1, 1 one form of the invention.
Fig. 2, 24, 2º another form of the invention and
Fig. 3, 3 and 3" another manner of accomplishing the invention in elevation,
vertical and longitudinal section.
These hooks B are either formed directly when moulding the plates or they may
be attached later by any of the well known processes to the plates which have
been previously cast or moulded, and these plates may have various designs
or ornamentations painted or otherwise formed on their outer surfaces. To
attach these slabs to the walls open joints or recesses are formed into which the
hooks B fit and are held therein by cement or the like. When attaching the
slabs to old walls the cement or mortar is removed from the joints at certain parts
and the hooks B inserted and held therein as previously described. In some cases
the slabs may be secured to the wall by inserting the hooks B into the mortar
which covers the wall without being inserted into the joints.
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 L
claim is:-
Slabs or plates for covering walls as ornaments thereto and provided with
hooks B or similar appliances in order to fasten the plates to the walls of buildings
and the like material.
New of improved Clip.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Sept., 1897-Accepted, 6th Nov., 1897
New of improved Clip.
I, GEORGE HILL Ledbury Herefordshire, Builder and Contractor, 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:
This invention consists of a new or improved clip for connecting articles together,
and also for use as what is known as a trouser clip.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will now refer to the
annexed drawings, in which :-
Figure 1. is a perspective view of my improved clip.
Figure 2. perspective view of modified arrangement.
Figure 3. perspective view of Figure 1 when in its closed position, having a
modified form of ends.
Figure 4. view of top when detached from Figure 1.
Figure 5. view of spring connecting piece.
Referring to Figure 1, a is a bottom plate which is carried in the rectangular
piece band is connected through the medium of the spring piece c to the top
plate ad is a pivoted locking piece which will turn down as shewn in Fig. 3,
causing the two plates a and a¹ to approach one another and clip the desired
articles between the ends. In Figure 2 the clip is formed in one piece by being
shaped out of metal as shewn and by again depressing the locking piece the
ends are caused to approach one another and clip the desired article between
them.
In Figure 3 a modification of the ends of the plates a and a¹ is shewn, being
curved or bent as illustrated.
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 clip consisting of an upper and lower plate. A spring connecting piece
between said upper and lower plate. A support attached to said lower plate.
A locking piece pivoted to said support and having a prolongation causing the
ends of the plates to come together, substantially as described.
2. A clip consisting of a piece of elastic material bent approximately to an
shape. A support attached to one of the limbs.
arrying said support and having a prolongation for the purpose of bringing the
A pivoted locking piece
lipping ends together when the locking piece is operated, substantially as
escribed.
Dated this 22nd dew of Conduct
100x
Year: 1897

page_text: I, SAMUEL HOOD of No. 10 Brigham Road, Reading Berkshire of no occupation
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
That countersinking the holes by which buttons are attached to articles of dress,
or other articles, prevents the thread, cotton, or silk by which they are attached,
from being cut or damaged by the sharp edges of the holes in the buttons at
present in use.
This applies to holed buttons of metal, ivory, bone, pearl, or any other material
used for the manufacture of holed buttons.
I, SAMUEL HOOD, of No. 10 Brigham Road, Reading, Berkshire of no occupation,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention consists in countersinking the holes by which buttons are attached
to articles of dress, or other articles, which prevents the thread, cotton, or silk, by
which they are attached from being cut or damaged by the sharp edges of the
holes of the buttons now in use.
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 countersinking of the holes by which buttons, made of metal, ivory, bone,
pearl, or any other material used for the manufacture of buttons, are attached.
SAML. HOOD.
An Improved Process for Tanning Hides and Skins.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Sept., 1897-Accepted, 23rd Oct., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Process for Tanning Hides and Skins.
We. JOSEPH Mossor Junior, and ERNEST BARTHOLOMEW GARLAND, trading under
the style or firm of Mossop and Garland, of Plein Street, Cape Town, Cape of Good
Hope, Tanners, do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:―
This invention relates to an improved process for Tanning Hides and Skins and
has for its object to perform the operation of Tanning in a more rapid and efficient
manner than has hitherto been effected.
In carrying the invention into effect the hides, after being treated with lime in
the usual manner, are subjected to the action of carbonic gas under pressure, the
hides being placed for the purpose in a rotating drum and by this process
thoroughly cleansed from all lime and other impurities and prepared to rapidly
absorb the tannin.
The hides being cleansed as above described, are next placed in a rotating drum
containing a strong tanning liquor and are kept in motion with carbonic gas
either with or without pressure until the process of tanning is completed; the time
occupied varying from, say, two to thirty hours, according to the nature and
thickness of the material under treatment.
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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The process of rapidly tanning hides and skins by subjecting them to the action
of carbonic gas under pressure in a copper lined metal drum kept constantly in
motion during the process of tanning, substantially as herein described and set
forth.
Deted the 27th day of August 1897
An Improvement in an Automatic Egg Boiler.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Mar., 1897-Accepted, 22nd May, 1897
CUMI LNIM DI DOITIVATION.
An Improvement in an Automatic Egg Boiler.
THOMAS GADDES, M.D., Dental Surgeon, 104, Station Parade, Harrogate,
Yorks, 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 an improved lever and regulator as parts of my
automatic egg boiler, Patent No. 12810/95. And this specification should be read
in conjunction with the said Specifications No. 12810/95. By this improvement the
apparatus is much simplified.
Fig. 1 shows the lever.
Fig. 2 is the reverse view of the regulator & sliding bars combined.
Fig. 3 the lever, with the regulator, sliding bars and weight.
The lever, Fig. 1, is of the shape shown, being about in. in thickness. The
hooked end d should reach beyond the point perpendicular to the centre of the
pan when the lever is at right angle with that vertical line. The arched portion d'
is to accomodate the receiver when raised out of the pan, as shown in Fig. 2
No. 12810/95. The upper border of the horizontal portion of the lever du is
parallel with a line through the eye d and the inner extremity of the upper slot
or sliding barn of the regulator h, as shown in Fig. 3. And this upper border is
just as much above that line as the working of the material of the lever and of the
regulator admits.
Through the boss f, which fits snugly between the fingers of the fulcrum arm,
passes the pin which forms the axis of the lever.
In the upper horder of the lever are three notches H, M, S, into any one of
which drops the downward projecting lip e' of the regulator h.
The regulator, Fig. 2, consists of a flat piece of sheet metal, the upper inch
being bent over to form a sleeve e so as to slide freely upon the lever d". The
inner extremity of the sleeve is bent downwards to form the projecting lip e', to be
received into one of the notches H, M, S of the lever. In the dependent part of
the regulator are two slots n n' which run at an angle of 15° with the upper
margin; and the lower edge of each slot forms the sliding bar for the weight w.
The mode of working this improved lever and regulator is as follows:-The
regulator his moved along the lever du till the lip e' drops into the notch H, M, S,
as may be desired to cook the egg "hard," "medium," or "soft." The weight is
placed in the upper slot when one egg is to be boiled, and in the lower slot when
two eggs are to be dealt 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:-
1. A lever of the form herein set forth, together with a regulator for altering
the relative position of the weight, also of the form and arrangement herein set
forth, in combination with Claim 1 of Specification 12810/95.
Dated this Twenty-second day of March 1897.
Improvements in Celluloid Cases.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 15th June, 1897-Accepted, 21st Aug.,
1897
Improvements in Celluloid Cases.
I, ALBERT WACKER, of 44 Landgrabenstrasse, Nurnberg, in the Empire of
Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :--
This invention relates to improvements in celluloid watch cases or protectors,
cigarette or cigar cases, and cases generally, having an elastic connection inside the
case and so constructed and applied that the elastic ribbon is efficiently protected
from damage. The object of the invention is that by the arrangement of elastic
ribbons inside the case, a lasting spring connection of both parts of the case is made,
and also a hermetical closing of the case thus preventing the entrance of particles of
dust into the interior of the case. The ribbon being cemented inside the case, it is
not necessary to perforate both halves and so to spoil their appearance.
Such being the nature and object of my said invention, the following is a complete
description of same, reference being had to the annexed drawings, in which
Figs. 1 and 2 are sections of a watch case or protector.
Fig. 3 is a side elevation of a cigar holder case.
Fig. 4 is a side elevation of a cigar case, and
Fig. 5 is a side elevation of a soap case.
According to this invention both halves a and b of the case are connected by
means of a short elastic ribbon c, and both parts a and b are provided at the place
where the ribbon c is to be fixed with a recess corresponding in size to the size of
the ribbon, and in this recess the ribbon c is cemented, and the recess is thus filled
and closed by the ribbon.
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 half cases a and b in the inside of each of which is a recess and in such recess
is fixed an elastic band or ribbon serving as a spring joint and also to fill up the
recess, as and for the purpose herein described and substantially as illustrated by the
annexed drawings.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 22nd Jan., 1898
Fig. 2 is a side view.
Fig. 3 shows a complete rail according to this new arrangement.
The rail is formed by the upper part A and the base part B. The upper part A
is provided with the lateral ribs C, which lie on each side of the rib a of the base
piece and are connected with the rib of the base piece by bolts s.
The advantage of this new construction is, that the under and upper part break
joint, so that tracks which are constructed with such rails provide for even
motion.
Whilst the under parts B B are joined at X (Fig. 3), they are traversed at this
place by the closed upper part A and at the places of the joining of upper parts
there is the continuous under part as carrying body; thus a completely equally
lying rail system is produced, which is free from jolting connection places.
In order that the rail parts A and B connect solidly between the rib a and the
pieces C, the rib a is tapered a little upwardly and the under edge m of each piece C
is formed obliquely, and also the base part of B is provided with equal inward
slopes a¹, in order to prevent the pieces C from escaping sidewards.
The rail spikes n which are arranged alternately together with the hook spikes h,
are covered by the ribs C of the upper parts A, so that it is not possible to loosen
them and also any loosening through shocks is excluded, whilst the projecting part
of the spike-head not covered by the rib C is formed as a projection p, which lies
against the rib C and prevents the latter from escaping sidewards.
The profiles of the head and of the under part can of course be of various shapes,
also the method of connecting the upper part with the under part can be effected
in various ways.
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. An improved railway track consisting of an upper and under part A and B,
of which A is provided with ribs C, between which the rib a of the under part is
placed, the connection of upper and under part being effected in such a manner,

page_text: that the joining places of both parts are alternated and an equally carrying rail
track is thus produced.
2. The combination with an under rail or base B having the tapered rib a and
inward slopes at a¹ of the upper rail or head A having the ribs CC with oblique
faces at their under ends to fit into said slopes a¹ for the purpose set forth.
3. In the railway track as described the construction whereby the ribs C of the
upper part cover the rail spikes n and secure them.
4. In the rail spikes as in claim 3 the construction whereby the part of the
surface of the head of the spike n not covered by the rib C, is formed as a projection 2,
which lies against the outside of the rib.
Noted this 7th dox of December 1807
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
.Agents to Applicant, 18, Buckingham Street, Strand, W.C., London.
An Improved Tube Stopper for Marine Tubular Boilers.
Year: 1897

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Tube Stopper for Marine Tubular Boilers.
PETER THOMSON 91 Albert Street, Leithwalk, Edinburgh, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
This invention relates to an improved tube stopper for marine tubular boilers, which
consists of a steam tube 18 inches long, of different sizes in diameter to suit all sizes
of boiler tubes at each end of this tube, which is screwed 4 inches long, at each end
are screwed 2 iron or steel rings about inch or inch square, according to the
size of the boiler tube. An india rubber bucket 3 inches long is put in between the
inside ring, and the outside ring, to be screwed inside, to fit the outside of the tube;
and an asbestos ring of an inch thick is put in between the rubber bucket, and the
outside iron ring of both ends of the tube.
The accompanying drawing shows my invention within a boiler tube, Fig. 1 A A,
is the boiler tube, B B, is the tube of the tube stopper; C C Fig. 4 are 2 iron rings
with small holes bored through, to allow water and steam to pass through between
the tube and the thin end of the rubber bucket at both ends of the tube; D D Fig. 3
are 2 solid iron rings one at each end of the tube, to screw the rubber bucket tight
against iron ring C, in order to prevent either water or steam to pass through the
boiler tube. E, E, are 2 india rubber buckets; the bucket is made 3 inches long ;
for 2 inches long it is a of an inch thick, and the outside end of it, is a inch
square all round, which leaves an open space of a of an inch all round for pressure
of steam and water to expand it at both ends of the tube F F, are 2 asbestos rings
placed between the thick end of the rubber buckets and the iron rings D, to reduce
the heat on the rubber at each end of the tube stopper.
And the improvement and advantages claimed for this my invention are these :—
By inserting the tube stopper into a leaky tube in a boiler, it stops the leak at any
part of the boiler tube, and allows the heat and flame to pass through the tube stopper,
and the boiler tube; the result is a great saving of steam and fuel, and also keeps up
the heat in the boiler: the tube stoppers that are at present in use shut up the
boiler tube.
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 :-
An improved tube stopper allowing the flame and heat to pass through and through
the boiler tubes of marine tubular boilers. And that the whole is constructed
substantially in the manner above described and for the purposes stated in this my
Complete Specification.
Dated this 16th dow of Mah 1007
An Improved Method of Imparting Motion to the Screw of a Vessel, and Apparatus therefor.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 6th Nov., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Imparting Motion to the Screw of a Vessel,
and Apparatus therefor.
I, HENRY SIDEBOTTOM, of Flixton Road, Urmston, in the County of Lancaster,
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:-
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It consists in forming the shaft upon which the screw revolves, hollow and with
suitable openings, so as to admit water at a high pressure into the blades of the
screw, which are also formed hollow, or with suitable hollow channels, through
which the water passes to suitable openings at the extremities of the blades passing
through which it impinges upon the water in which the vessel is floating thus
imparting motion to the screw.
The drawings sent herewith show my apparatus in section, a indicating the
screw, bb the blades, c the hollow shaft, d the sternpost and e the rudderpost.
f findicate two channels or hollows in the blades bb through which the high
pressure water passes to the orifices g g at the side of the extremities of the blades b b.
Dotted lines h h indicate similar channels or hollows on the other sides of the
blades which are used for reversing the motion of the screw.
i indicates a sleeve or collar by sliding (or twisting) which by means of rod k
within screwhead a or shaft c the water can be admitted to cither side of the
blades bb as desired, thus imparting motion in the direction desired to the screw.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
The improved method and apparatus for imparting motion to the screw of a
vessel, substantially as described and shown hereinbefore and in the accompanying
drawings.
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
7 South Corridor, Royal Exchange, Manchester, Agent to Applicant.
Frictional Drum Brake for Bicycles or other Pneumatic Tyred Light Carriages.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Sept., 1897-Accepted, 24th Dec., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Frictional Drum Brake for Bicycles or other Pneumatic Tyred Light
Carriages.
JAMES CHARLES FRY, 22 Linden Grove, Newlands Park. Sydenham. Kent.
Railway Signalman 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 above is the title I give to my invention. And it will be found impossible
to wear out the tyres of Bicycles or other Vehicles fitted with pneumatic tyres.
Which is a very important point with these light carriages. Referring to the
Diagram No 1 which is full size. It will be seen how it is attached to a Bicycle.
A is a tube screwed or brazed to B, which is a light frame with half round sides
whch act as friction brakes on drum; H. This drum has two flanges each side for
the friction brakes to fit in. And is turned out hollow & filled with light, wood G.
with a ferrule in the centre. C is a splash sheild. D is a thin strip with a slot to
regulate with a set screw as the parts wear out. E is a rubber band round H. I is
a slotted frame in two parts whch fit round the head of a Bicycle between the forks
& fixed by two set screws. F is a spindle which passes through & holds together I.
D. & G. It is worked By the ordinary Lever with the spring between the Handle
bar & Lever.
In diagram 2 I have shown the principal parts more fully. H is the hollow
drum showing the flanges & the inside turning. It will be seen that it is very
thin in the middle, this is to make it as light as possible. I, is the slotted frame
which shows the two parts that fit round the bicycle head.
B. is the light frame with the half round sides front View.
C is the splash sheild showing a small hole through which passes a set screw into
frame B.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to performed, I declare that what I
Improvements in or relating to Cycle and similar Bells.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Nov., 1897-Accepted, 20th Aug., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Cycle and similar Bells.
I, PAUL SCHILLING, Merchant, of Mehliz, in Thuringen, Empire of Germany,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:―
This invention relates to cycle and similar alarm bells and is illustrated in the
and 3 in plan
accompanying drawings, Figure 1 in sectional elevation, Figures
with the dome removed, showing the parts in different positions.
The bell according to the present invention is characterised by an oscillating
lever or hammer 1, being connected with the operating lever 6, by an elastic
double-armed pivotted link 5.
The hammer 1 is secured to one end of a spiral spring 4 rotatably supported
at 2 on the base or support 3 carrying the mechanism, the other end of said
spring engaging with the shorter arm of the link 5, pivotted at 5" to the lever 6.
The lever 6 is movably mounted, at 7, on the base 3, and carries a pin 8 with
which engages a spring 9 secured to the free end of the link 5. 10 is a stop for
limiting the movement of the lever 6.
If the lever 6 is moved in the direction indicated by the arrow I, the link 5
swings in the direction indicated by the arrow II (Fig. 2) and causes the hammer 1
to strike the bell or dome, and on the return movement of the lever 6 and hammer 1
in the direction shown by the arrows Fig. 3, the hammer 1 will strike the bell with
its other end.
Owing to the arrangement of the spiral spring 4 the double stroke of the
hammer 1 is very clear.
The cup or dome of the bell may be provided at the edge with a beading or
flange covering the edge of the base 3 in order to prevent dust and dirt from
entering into the mechanism. If necessary a spring may be employed to assist,
the return of the lever 6 (Fig. 3) to its original position (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 declare that what
I claim is
1. A cycle or similar bell, the oscillating hammer, as 1, of which is connected
with the operating lever by an elastic double-armed link, as 5, the shorter arm
of which engages with a rotatable spiral spring carrying the hammer, substantially
as described.
2. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete bell
substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 22nd day of November 1897.