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Improvements in or relating to Fountain Pens.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Sept., 1897-Accepted, 16th Oct., 1897
Improvements in or relating to Fountain Pens.
I, ANTON OIDTMANN of Mastricht, in the Kingdom of Holland, Doctor, dɔ
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
perforined, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to a fountain pen in which the ink retained in the interior
of the holder by means of an elastic ball can flow to the point of the nib through
a groove in the nib.
In the accompanying drawing Figure 1 is a longitudinal section of the pen
holder and nib according to the present invention.
Figure 2 a section of the cap to be put over the holder when it is to be carried
in the pocket and
Figure 3 a separate view of the nib.
The upper portion A of the holder serves to receive ink which can be easily
introduced by removing the lower portion B. This lower portion B is closed at
the bottom with the exception of a half-circular slot for receiving the nib or
pen, C. In the chamber constituted on one side by the bottom of the portion B
and on the other by the inwardly bent portion b, is a rubber-ball f which com-
pletely closes the holder when the pen is withdrawn, thus preventing the ink from
escaping. The pen C is provided on its back with two openings g and g¹ connected
by a groove h impressed in the pen from the outside. By introducing the pen
the ball fis compressed and holds the pen fast. The ink can now pass through
the upper hole and thence downwards on the back of the pen in the groove h
until it reaches the second opening g' through which the ink passes to the inner
side of the pen and reaches the point. To prevent the ink constantly running in
writing, the pen is pulled out until the back opening g comes in front of the
rubber-ball f. The ball then closes the holder tightly and at the same time still
holds fast the pen.
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By putting on a cap D, the holder and the pen can be safely carried in the
pocket.
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 fountain pen-holder characterised by the ink retained in the interior of
the holder by an elastic ball f reaching the inner side of the point of the pen
through two openings as 9 and 91 and a groove h connecting the two together,
formed in the back of the pen, which when introduced into the holder compresses
the ball f, substantially as described.
2. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting the complete foun:

page_text: tain pen holder substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
Dated this 1st day of Santamber 1807
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement of Inner Tube for Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement of Inner Tube for Pneumatic Tyres.
FRANK RICH, Tobacconist, High Street, Crawley, Sussex, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Improvement of inner tube for pneumatic tyres being the use of two inner
tubes combined each one having a seperate air chamber with two valves.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement of Inner Tube for Pneumatic Tyres.
FRANK RICH, Tobacconist, High Street, Crawley, Sussex, 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 use of two or more air tubes each one having a separate air chamber and
valve the air tubes are detachable being attached by the ends lapped over a rubber
ring and fastened round by a piece of string tape or other like material.
Fig. 1 Showing section of the two tubes with attachment of same.
(b) Rubber ring made fast to one end of outside tube the other end lapped
over and tied round
(a) with a piece of string tape or the like material.
(c) Showing the valve in the inside tube.
(d) Washer between the two tubes.
(f) Rubber ring made fast to one end of inside tube the other end being
lapped over and tied round with a piece of
(e) string, tape, or the like material.
Fig. 2 Showing section of tube detached.
(a) Rubber ring.
(b) Canvass to keep string or other material from cutting tube.
Fig. 3 Showing tubes valves and attachments.
(a) Valve to outside tube.
(b) Valve to inside tube.
(c) Outside tube attachment.
Inside tube attachment.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:
1st. The use of two or more air tubes with separate air chambers and valves
one being inside the other.
2nd. The simplicity of attachment and detachment the ends of tube being
lapped over a rubber ring and fastened by a piece of string, tape, or the like
material.
As nor drawing
Dated this 3rd day of June 1898.
FRANK RICH.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Leather.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Aug., 1897
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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Leather.
ALBERT EDWARD ERNEST CANTLEY and ERICH SPRINGBORN, Manufacturers,
Beaumont Mill, Beaumont Road, Leyton, Essex, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
For the purposes of our invention we take 12 parts of asphalt, 9 parts of sulphur,
16 parts of resin, 13 parts of paraffin, and 3 parts of camphor. The above are
placed in a pot and by the application of heat become a solution, through which
canvas or other textile fibre, is passed in lengths. It is then passed through
rollers, into a heated chamber and allowed to dry. When dry it is passed under
revolving brushes, and finished with wax or any spirit varnish, in any colour
or shade.
Dated this 20th day of sonst 1807
A. E. ERNEST CANTLEY.
ERICH SPRINGBORN.

page_text: all superfluous solution is expressed from the fabric and the surface of the fabric
is at the same time rendered smooth. When dry the fabric is passed under, over or
between revolving brushes which finish it by brushing over it wax or spirit var-
nish in any colour or shade.
.
In producing a fabric having a nap or pile on its surface we advantageously
employ flannelette and in this case we add to the above described solution from
1 to 9 parts by weight of sulphur and about 2 part by weight of camphor.
The room where the fabric is treated should-be kept at a temperature of from
75° to 100° F.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
1. The manufacture of artificial leather by treating canvas or other suitable
fabric with a solution composed of the hereinbefore described ingredients in about
the proportions named and substantially in the manner described.
2. Artificial leather manufactured of canvas or other suitable fabric treated with
a solution composed of the herein before described ingredients in about the propor-
tions named and substantially in the manner described.
Dated the 17th day of June 1898.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agents for the Applicants.
G. F. REDFERN & Co.,
4, South Street, Finsbury, London,
Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements relating to Baskets and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Aug., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 18th May, 1898-Accepted, 20th Aug., 1898
Date of Application, 20th Aug., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 18th May, 1898-Accepted, 20th Aug., 1898
Improvements relating to Baskets and the like.
FRED PEARSON, Juur., of 12, Angel Row, Market Place, Nottingham, Basket
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A leather washer or washers of suitable size, having one or more holes, through
which are passed a wire or wires, these passing through the lining and the wicker
work, thereby attaching the lining to the wicker work.
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Improvements relating to Baskets and the like.
FRED PEARSON, Junr., of 12, Angel Row, Market Place, Nottingham, Basket
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:-
Suitable rings washers or plates A, which may be made of metal, leather or
any suitable material having staples or wires B threaded through or attached to
or forming part of such ring washer or plate, these wires or staples are passed
through the lining C into and through the basket work and afterwards turned,
twisted or rivitted B to prevent their being withdrawn, thereby fastening the
lining to the basket.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
Washers and staple attachment for the securing of linings to baskets.
Improvement in Scoops.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Dec., 1897- Accepted, 26th Feb., 1898
Improvement in Scoops.
I, JOSEPH MOSES, of Yonge Street, Toronto, Province of Ontario, Dominion of
Canada, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:--
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My invention relates to improvement in scoops, and the object
is to design such a scoop as will serve the purpose not only of a sc
a funnel to guide material, and a skimmer. It consists of a scoop
flat sides, at right angles to each other, which serve both as sides and bou.
having the back part of the scoop extended backwards and turned down to allow
it to hang upon the inside of the vessel worked at, on which back part is the handle,
thus keeping the hand away from the material, and clean, and the scoop convenient
to the user. The scoop being formed so that either side is at right angles to the
other, a funnel or trough is so made, which guides the material where desired, and
the scoop is pointed towards its mouth to enable it to fill into any sized article.
Either side being flat, it serves for skimming purposes, and having an upright
back, the back serves as a pocket to hold the material so collected in skimming.
Figure 1, is a view of scoop from the front.
Figure 2, is a view of back and side of scoop.
In the drawings like letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in each
figure.
A is the handle of scoop, B is the back part of scoop extended and turned down
so as to allow it to hang on article worked at, C, is the trough or funnel part of the
scoop, D, is one side of scoop, being half-part of bottom.
The scoop is held by the handle A, and in skimming the side D is held hori-
zontally with the material to be skimmed on reaching outer edge in skimming the
scoop is raised at its mouth and back being made upright, a pocket to hold the
material so accumulated is formed. For dipping out, the user can, not only dip
from the top, but when the material is low, the whole bottom of the vessel can be
reached, seeing it is flat sided. When used on liquids the material can be poured
directly into a bottle or jar, as the funnel part C guides it where wanted. When
not in use the scoop can be hung upon the top or edge of vessel worked at, resting
upon (and being kept in place by) the back part and flange B.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is: -
An article of manufacture, made in angular form, having two flat sides, being
both sides and bottom, and forming a funnel or trough, and having the outer edge
of its side cut in rounded form from the back to a point at its mouth, and having
an upright back, which is prolonged and extended backwards and turned down
Improvement in Taps for Steam or other Fluids.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Feb., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 28th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 8th Jan.,
1898
Improvement in Taps for Steam or other Fluids.
I, THOMAS HOUSE BATES, of 36 Cazenove Road, Stoke Newington, in the County
of Middlesex, Engineer and Electrician, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion to be as follows:-
The principal features in this invention are as follows
A round orifice with a Senting about halfway up the centre & is partly recessed
& lined with a ring of Rubber, Gutta Percha, Celluloid or other suitable material,
in the Seating (which may be of a round, square or sloping shape) falls a ball of
any suitable material, metal, glass, or otherwise. The ball falls into position by
its own weight & is kept there by the fluid or Steam, the greater the pressure the
more secure the tap.
To open & close the tap, there is a projection upon the body of the tap, either in
front side or top & through this projection a bar is used as a path, or screw &
by pressing this bar, which has a handle, or turning the screw forward, the end of
the bar or screw or push, presses the ball out of its place in the Seating into a
recess cast in the tap the reverse action closes the tap.
When the projection is upon the upper part, the bar passing through does not
push or screw but is turned from one quarter or one-third & upon the end of this
bar is a piece of Metal placed at a right angle & curved to the shape of the ball,
when the handle is turned, it switches the ball out of its Seating into the recess
prepared & upon the handle being turned back the ball falls into the Seating &
closes the tap.
Dated this lot day of Wahmuary 1807
Improvement in Taps for Steam or other Fluids.
I, THOMAS HOUSE BATES, of 36 Cazenove Road, Stoke Newington, in the County
of Middlesex, Engineer and Electrician, 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 : —
My invention relating to the improvement in Taps is performed in the
following manner.

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f the ball A into the
the screw with handle upon it, to open and close the tap.
f
recess made to receive the ball and to close the tap the screw is turned back
and allows the ball A to fall by its own weight into the Seating Cand the pressure 5
of the fluid kooping the ball A in its position, The shape of the tap may be
altered to suit various requirements, but the internal arrangement remaining the
same.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
Improved Manufacture or Arrangement of Umbrella Casing applicable also as a Walking Stick
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 8th Feb., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 8th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 24th Dec., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Manufacture or Arrangement of Umbrella Casing
applicable also as a Walking Stick."
We GEORGE LUND of 16 Edward Square, Kensington, Gentleman, and
GEORGE WILLIAM LUND of 12 Marlborough Hill, St. Johns Wood, both in the
County of London. Civil Engineer do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion to be as follows:
This invention has for object, constructing a hollow walking stick of veneer
wood or of veneer and thin strong metal as a liner thereto, the dimensions and
shape being such that an umbrella of compact form can be pushed in and be
contained within the stick ready for use when withdrawn and opened out, the
stick being a separate article.
We purpose using a knob or fold lid only to the stick but a screw head can be
adopted particularly if the metal liner be part of the stick.
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H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166 Fleet Street London.
Agent for the said G. & G. W. Lund.
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Improved Manufacture or Arrangement of Umbrella Casing
applicable also as a Walking Stick."
We, GEORGE LUND, of 16 Edward Square, Kensington, Gentleman, and
GEORGE WILLIAM LUND, of 12 Marlborough Hill, St. Johns Wood, both in the
County of London, 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:
This invention has for object, constructing a hollow Walking Stick of veneer
wood or of vencer and thin strong metal as a liner thereto, the dimensions and
shape being such that an Umbrella of compact form can be pushed in and be
contained within the stick ready for use when withdrawn and opened out, the
Stick being a separate article.
We purpose using a hinged handle to the Stick but a screw head can be
adapted particularly if the metal liner be part of the Stick.
Our invention will be clearly understood by the annexed diagram of a hollow
Walking Stick A shown in section and of veneers or of metal liner and veneer
exterior with a removable head B and enclosing a closely rolled up Umbrella C.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is:-
A hollow Walking Stick of wood veneer or of metal covered with wood veneer
and in which an Umbrella can be enclosed as described and substantially as
Bbcwn.
The 8th day of November 1891.
H. GARDNER
Patent Agent, 166 Fleet Street London.
Agent for the said :- George Lund and George William Lund.
Improvements in Brushes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Jan., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 11th Nov., 1897--Accepted, 11th Dec., 1897
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Brushes.
I, HUBERT GARBETT, of Rushen House Castletown, Isle of Man, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
According to this invention the brush is provided with a reservoir in the back.
The back of the plate carrying the bristles is grooved and in the grooves are holes,
so that when the liquid contained in the reservoir is allowed to escape it flows through
these holes onto the bristles.
The flow of the liquid from the reservoir is controlled by a valve which is normally
kept closed by a spring.
Brushes made in accordance with this invention are especially adapted for.brushing
the hair.
I, HUBERT GARBETT, of Rushen House, Castletown, Isle of Man, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
According to this invention the brush is provided with a reservoir in the back.
The back of the plate carrying the bristles is grooved and in the grooves are holes,
so that when the liquid contained in the reservoir is allowed to escape it flows through
these holes onto the bristles.
The flow of the liquid from the reservoir is controlled by a valve which is normally
kept closed by a spring.
Brushes made in accordance with this invention are especially adapted for brushing
the hair.
The drawings annexed to this specification show a brush for brushing the hair made
in accordance with this invention.
Figure 1 is a longitudinal section of the brush, and Figure 2 is a plan of the brush
with the back and the reservoir removed and the holes for the bristles omitted.
a is the handle of the brush attached to the plate b which carries the bristles c.
Between the plate 6 and the back d is a reservoir e. Fitted into an aperture in back d
is a cupf having a screw thread into which is screwed a plug g; by unscrewing this
plug the reservoir can be filled. The liquid is retained in the reservoir by the valve h
whose spindle i passes through the plug g, the valve is kept up against its seat by the
spring k. In the back of the plate b are grooves with holes m.
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page_text: the spindle is depressed liquid escapes through the valve h to the grooves land
through the holes m to the hair.
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 :-
I. A brush provided with a reservoir and having grooves with holes in the back of
the plate carrying the bristles substantially as described.
2. A brush substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
Improvements in or relating to Ball and Socket Joints for Gasaliers. and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 15th May, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 15th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Ball and Socket Joints for Gasaliers.
and the like.
We, GEORG AREND, of Schönhauser Allée 122, Berlin, and AUGUST HÜTTRICH
of Rykestrasse No. 17, Berlin, both in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturers, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
.
This invention relates to a ball joint for gasaliers and the like, in which the
upper part provided with the screw threaded tube, which is screwed into the
ceiling disk receives a rubber ring. This rubber ring lies in such a position on
the hollow ball, that the gas passes in a straight line through the rubber ring
into the gas arm, whilst in the usual ball joints the gas occupies the whole socket,
before it passes into the gas arm. Leakage is thus prevented as the rubber ring
tightens completely, as it is pressed on the hollow ball by screwing the upper
part and the cup of the socket together.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicants,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London.
Improvements in or relating to Ball and Socket Joints for Gasaliers
and the like.
We, GEORG AREND and AUGUST HÜTTRICH both Manufacturers, the first of
122, Schönhauser Allée, the second of 17, Rykestrasse, both in Berlin, Germany,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The present invention concerns a ball and socket joint for gas-pipes.
In the annexed drawing:
Fig. 1 shows a view in elevation of a form of construction of this invention.
Fig. 2 is a vertical section of the same.
This joint is composed of the upper part a provided with the threaded end b,
which is screwed into the rose of the ceiling and which receives the rubber ring .
This rubber ring c is applied against the spherical eduction conduit d in such
a way that the gas comes in a straight line through the rubber ring into the
branch gas-tube f, whilst with the ordinary ball and socket joints the-gas passes
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page_text: through the whole body before reaching the branch pipe. All escape is conse-
quently, absolutely impossible for the rubber ring produces a complete air-tight-
ness by pressing against the eduction conduit d when the upper part a is screwed
to the tightening ring e.
The eduction conduit d possesses an inner thread f for screwing the burner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:
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A ball and socket joint for gas-pipes, the air-tightness of which is operated by
the spherical eduction conduit d adjusting with a rubber ring c, substantially
as described and shown.
Dated this 11th dow of Wa 1000
L. DUVINAGE,
Patent Agent, 8, Rue des Princes, Brussels, Belgium.
Current Collectors for Electric Railways with Overhead Wires.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 1st Jan., 1898
CUMPLEIN DI MUITIVATION
Current Collectors for Electric Railways with Overhead Wires.
I, IGNAZ TIMAR, of 20, Gr Hamburger strasse Berlin, in the Empire of Germany,
Director, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by,
the following statement:-
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This invention relates to current receivers for electric railways with aerial con-
duction, and its object. is to reduce the sliding friction between the collector and the
conducting wire by a set of rollers revolving independently of each other, and also
to provide for free lateral movement in passing round curves on the conducting
wire. The invention has the further object to minimize the friction between the
rollers as regards friction set up because of each roller working into that adjacent
to it and this is effected by providing ball bearings.
The accompanying sheet of drawings illustrate the collector as follows,-
Figure 1 is a plan of the device
Figure 2, is a part plan on an increased scale.
Figure 3 and 4 are detail views of the roller and ball bearings.
The contract rollers b which are situated next to each other revolve upon the
shaft a of the bow or carrying arms and are of conical form at their adjacent
sides as shown in Figures 2 and 4 of the drawings. The outer and inner cones
work into each other and between the cones of each roller bare interposed balls c.
The conductor wire d is always in contact with one of the rollers. b and slides along
when passing round a curve easily on to one of the next rollers. Through this
arrangement of rollers and ball bearings the friction is very much reduced.
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 construction and use of current receiving collectors with a set of rollers
revolving independently of each other upon a common shaft provided with conical
inner and outer adjacent cones on their sides carrying ball bearings of the usual
construction.
2. The improvements in current collectors for electric railways with overhead
wires substantially as and for the purposes hereinbefore described with reference
to the accompanying drawings.
A New or Improved Skirt Suspender.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 12th Feb.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Skirt Suspender.
I, THOMAS MACKENZIE, of 110, Fenchurch Street, London, E.C., Merchant, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication to me from abroad
by William Soltan Pillaus, of Dunedin, in the Colony of New Zealand, Farmer),
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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The object of the invention is to produce a clip that shall secure the dress or
skirt to the upper part or blouse, or in like manner any two parts of a dress that
may need securing to each other.
This is either effected by a double or single clip-If double, the clip grips both
parts of the dress, and if the single clip is used it can be sewn to one of the parts
or can grip one part and be secured to the other part by hooks and eyes or their
equivalent.
This is effected by either of the following devices,
Referring to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1, is a section of the single
clip open. Figure 2, is the same shut, shewing the manner of closing by the heel
at right angles with the suspending hook. Figure 3, is an elevation of the clip
open, and Figure 4 the same shut. Figure 5, is an end view of a double clip
open.
A is the body of the clip, bent to the radius of a circle to fit the body of the
wearer, the jaws being corrugated and indented or turned inwards if desired, to
obtain a firmer hold of the dress. B is the hook and closing part terminating at
one end with two hooks C, and two eyes D, for securing to two eyes or hooks
respectively, as may be fitted on any blouse."
On the other end of the hook B and at about right angles thereto, are two
heels B The hook B is hinged as shewn, and it is obvious that the bringing of
hook B in a line with clip A, as in Figure 2, will close the clip
tightly.
The clip though shewn plain in Figure 5, may be indented, corrugated or turned
to obtain a better grip both at top and bottom jaws, this variety being preferably
closed by a spring to each jaw.
The clip as shewn in Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4, may be used the reverse way, so that
A grips upwards to the blouse.
Having thus 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:
The new or improved skirt suspender substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 30th day of October 1897.
Dated this 30th day of October 1897.
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HUGHES, ELI & HUGHES,
76, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., for the Applicant.
An Improvement in Fuel Blocks.
Year: 1897

page_text: An Improvement in Fuel Blocks.
I, WILLIAM BAKER HARTRIDGE, of 28, Victoria Street, Westminster, in the
County of London, Director of Public Company, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improved construction of fuel blocks whereby I am
enabled to utilise waste pieces of wood and render them capable of burning for a
longer time than pieces not treated as I shall describe.
For this purpose I bore deeply into or quite through the piece of wood a hole
or several holes which I charge with coal dust or other combustible material,
which is retained in the hole by a plug or plugs. These may be of wood, paste-
board or other like material or they may be made of coal dust or the like aggluti-
nated. Or the mouths of the holes may be closed by securing the material con-
tained in them with a bituminous material that will set and plug the hole or
holes. Instead of charging the holes with coal dust in a loose condition, they
may be charged with solid cores of agglutinated combustible material, in which
case no plugs are necessary.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
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I, WILLIAM BAKER HARTRIDGE, of 28, Victoria Street, Westminster, in the
County of London, Director of Public Company, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:
My invention relates to an improved construction of fuel blocks whereby I am
enabled to utilise waste pieces of wood and render them capable of burning for a
longer time than pieces not treated as I shall describe.
For this purpose I bore deeply into or quite through the piece of wood a hole
or several holes which I charge with coal dust or other combustible material,
which is retained in the hole by a plug or plugs. These may be of wood, paste-
board or other like material or they may be made of coal-dust or the like aggluti-
nated. Or the mouths of the holes may be closed by securing the material con-
tained in them with a bituminous material that will set and plug the hole or
holes. Instead of charging the holes with coal dust in a loose condition, they
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page_text: may be charged with solid cores of agglutinated combustible material, in which
case no plugs are necessary.
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:
A fuel block consisting of a piece of wood having a hole or holes bored in it
or through it, and charged with coal dust or like combustible material, substan-
tially as described.
Improvement in Egg Openers.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Egg Openers.
FREDERICK LEWIS Ironmonger Dunmow Essex, ROBERT REID The Buildings,
Dunmow Essex Civil Engineer, We do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
This Invention refers to an egg topping appliance which is as follows:-
A cap of glass, or any suitable material or metal, having one or more slotts in
the same into which an ordinary table knife is inserted for the purpose of topping
the egg. Or the egg-cup may have a similar slott or slotts answering the same
purpose, as the cap above referred to.
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FREDERICK LEWIS.
ROBERT REID.
Improvement in Egg Openers.
FREDERICK LEWIS Ironmonger Dunmow Essex, ROBERT REID The Buildings,
Dunmow Essex Civil 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 refers to an Egg Topping appliance, as illustrated on the accom-
panying drawings, of metal, glass, pottery, wood-or other material having one or
more slotts, into any one of which-according to the size of the egg to
be operated upon, an ordinary table knife may be inserted for the purpose
of topping the egg. This appliance may be made in any of the forms shewn on the
accompanying drawings, and may have one or more slotts in each arrangement
as shewn.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that
what we claim is;-
(1) The appliance in any or all of the forms as shewn and described for topping
eggs by inserting a knife in any one of the slotts of the egg toppers or egg-cups.
In witness thereof We the said Frederick Lewis, and Robert Reid have hereunto

page_text: set our hands this Eighth day of January in the year of our Lord, One Thousand
Eight-hundred and Ninety-seven.
Dated this 8th day of Tennes 1007
FREDERICK LEWIS.
ROBERT REID.
Appoint Post Card.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Dec., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 28th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 9th Apr., 1898
I, Rev. RICHARD ABBAY, Clerk in H.O.; Earl Soham Rectory, Wickham Market,
Suffolk, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists in making a card intended to be used as a post card
serviceable as an appointment card only. For this purpose there are printed on a
post card or card intended to be used as a post card the words Appointment
Card only or Time and Place Appointment Card only and the card is made
conspicuous by printing on the sides or ends or on the sides and ends or on the
corners of both back and front of such card certain lines or borders or marks in a
bright colour red or tints of red being preferred.
29th day of December 1897.
Appointment Post Card.
I, RICHARD ABBAY, Earl Soham Rectory, Wickham Market, Suffolk, Clerk in
Holy Orders, 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 :-
This invention consists in making a post card or card intended to be used as a
post card serviceable as an appointment card only for the informing or reminding
of one or more persons of the appointed time or place or of the appointed time and
place of some event or events intended or expected to occur such as the starting or
arrival of a train carriage ship and the like or the meeting together of two or more
persons for public or private purposes and the object of this invention is to make
the above-mentioned card of such a character that it attracts attention when among
other cards or papers whether front or back is exposed to view and cannot easily
be mislaid or lost.
For this purpose a post card or card intended to be used as a post card is made
so conspicuous by printing stamping or otherwise placing on the sides or ends or
on the sides and ends or on the corners of both front and back of such card lines
or borders or marks or designs in a bright colour red and tints of red being
preferred that the card attracts notice when any edge or margin or
on either front or back is visible and gives the impression or serves as a reminder
of an appointment to be kept and thore are printed or otherwise placed on the
back or front or on the back and front the words Appointment Card only or
Time and Place Appointment card only or words to the same effect but such
corner

page_text: words may be dispensed with when it is believed that the nature and object of the
card as an appointment card have become recognised.
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 :-
That the card described above is such that no edge margin nor corner of
the back or front of the card can be exposed to view without attracting
notice and suggesting the idea of an appointment and therefore is a novel
and useful invention.
DAL 1
1000
Button Protector.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 15th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 25th June, 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Button Protector.
I, AUBREY MAURICE MAUDE, of Clarence House, Windsor, in the County
of Berks, Lieutenant-Colonel, retired, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
My invention has for its object to prevent the sewing of buttons from becoming
worn and the buttons becoming detached, and it consists in applying round the said
sewing a sheath of any suitable material so arranged as to be readily applied after
the button has been sewn on.
Thus according to one arrangement I employ a small tube of caoutchouc of an
internal diameter corresponding to the thickness of the sewing, and I stretch such
tube by any convenient means so as to pass it over the button and on to the
sewing.
Or I construct a small spring loop open at one side, so that it can be sprung on
from the side on to the sewing.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Button Protector.
I, AUBREY MAURICE MAUDE, of Clarence House, Windsor, in the County of
Berks., Lieutenant-Colonel, retired, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what, manner the same to be performed, to be particularly described
and ascertained, in and by the following statement :-
My invention has for its object to prevent the sewing of buttons from becoming
worn and the buttons becoming detached, and it consists in applying round the
said sewing a sheath of caoutchouc so arranged as to be readily applied after the
button has been sewn on. I employ a small suitably shaped tube of caoutchouc of
an internal diameter corresponding to the thickness of the sewing, and I stretch
such tube by any convenient means so as to pass it over the button and on to the
sewing.
Such sheath will also have the effect of reducing the wear of the button holes by
presenting to them a smooth and elastic surface instead of the more or less rough,
hard, and uneven surface of the button fastening, more particularly in the case of
buttons with metal shanks.
On the accompanying drawing is shewn an arrangement for carrying out my
above described invention.

page_text: Fig. 1 shews a view of the button a secured to a fabric b by sewing cover
which is fitted a sheath of caoutchouc d (shewn in section).
Fig. 2 shews a section on line X X Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 shews a separate view of the caoutchouc sheath d. For placing the
sheath in position, it is expanded so as to be passed over the button as indicated
in dotted lines at Fig. 1.
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 :-
1. The use, in combination with a button, of a sheath of caoutchouc formed so as
to surround the sewing or other fastening of the button, substantially as and for
the purposes herein described.
2. Sheaths of caoutchouc for surrounding the fastenings of buttons constructed
and applied as herein described with reference to the drawing.
1000
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th July., 1897-Accepted, 28th Aug., 1897
I, WILHELM LIEBE of Plotzensee, near Berlin, in the German Empire,
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 a new toy which consists of a hollow cylinder or drum
centrally mounted and capable of rotation upon a flat surface, the periphery of the
drum being provided with a slot through which a figure or doll is caused to
reciprocate on rotation in the manner hereinafter described with reference to the
accompanying drawings in which
Figures 1 and 2 are sectional elevations showing the new toy in two different
positions while,
Figure 3 is a sectional plan corresponding to Figure 1.
A drum a of tin or any other suitable material and provided with a slot in its periphery
is centrally mounted between the two arms of a wire or other handle b, while a slide
rail c is fixed diametrically within the drum in alignment with its peripheral slot and
a slide piece d carrying a figure e slides upon such slide rail c on the rotation of the
drum. This slide piece is provided with a lateral groove g with which engages an
arm which may be a cranked extension of the handle b.
On the rotation of the drum the arm f remains in one fixed position whilst the
slide c rotates with the drum, and carries with it the slide piece d which owing to its
engagement with the arm f is caused to slide along the rail c until the figure e is
completely drawn within the drum on the peripheral aperture coming into contact
with the ground as shewn in Figure 2.
On the rotation of the drum continuing, the slide piece d moves in an opposite
direction and the figure e regains its former position as in Figure 1.
It is to be understood that two or more figures may be connected with the slide
piece and that the reciprocating mechanism may be slightly modified to suit the class
of toy required and its ultimate cost.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare what I
claim is:
1. A new toy consisting of a hollow cylinder or drum, on the rotation of which a
figure or figures is or are caused to reciprocate through a slot in the periphery thereof
in the manner hereinbefore described and set forth.
2. The new toy hereinbefore described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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Dated this 20th day of July
1007
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents.
Knife and Pencil Combination.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Jan., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 13th Mar., 1897-Accepted, 25th June, 1897
Knife and Pencil Combination.
HENRY BARBER and MARY ANN BARBER of 71 Dundas Street Sunderland in
the County of Durham, Newsagents and Confectioners do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:
A Combined Pencil and Knife, the knife blade being fitted within the small tube
or barrel, and sliding in and out as required to be opened or closed, the other end
of the barrel or Tube being occupied by a small piece of lead pencil.
The essential point and feature of the invention is the sliding knife blade slid
in and out by moving a small pin head. The blade being concealed from view
within the tube or barrel when closed and simply extended therefrom when open for
use.
Dated 101-1
1.
1000
Knife and Pencil Combination.
We HENRY BARBER and MARY ANN BARBER of 71 Dundas Street Sunderland, in
the County of Durham, Newsagents, and Confectioners 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, with the aid of the
accompanying drawing:-
A small tube or barrel, in one end of which is inserted a small piece of ordinary
lead pencil as shown at A which is reversed (point inwards) when not required for use,
the point of the pencil being thus protected. A steel or other blade is fitted within
the other portion of the tube as shown at B, and is secured thereto by a small pin
as shown at C the head of which serves as a lever for extending or withdrawing the
knife as required for use or otherwise, a slit being made in the tube for that purpose
as shown at D or the knife blade can be telescopically fitted, so as to wind in and out.
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 :-
An Improved Means for Closing and Repairing Punctures in Pneumatic Tyres, Footballs, and similar Articles.
Year: 1897

page_text: An Improved Means for Closing and Repairing Punctures in
Pneumatic Tyres, Footballs, and similar Articles.
HARRY JAMES ROFE, 60, Carrington Road, Flixton, Lancs., Cycle Agent, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A liquid composition manufactured from spirits of wine, wood naptha, gum
shellac, or similar gum that will become soluble in spirits of wine or wood naptha,
and zinc white or other suitable pigment in quantities about as under:
2 gal. spirits 3 gal. naptha, 2 lbs. shellac or other gum 3 lbs. zinc white or
such modification of the quantities as may be desirable.
NT
1011 1032
An Improved Means for Closing and Repairing Punctures in
Pneumatic Tyres, Footballs, and similar Articles.
HARRY JAMES ROFE, 60, Carrington Road, Flixton, Lancashire, Shop Assistant,
late Cycle Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
A liquid composition manufactured in several ways preferably as under:
Spirits of wine, wood naptha and gum shellac gum copal or arabic and zinc
white thoroughly mixed together into a thin paste. All the gums may be used
seperately, or I sometimes use gum arabic water and zinc white mixed in a
similar manner. Or again a combination of all the gums mentioned can be used,
or in fact any gum soluble in spirits of wine or wood naptha. These are mixed
differently and in various proportions according to the particular article or use it
is required for. For instance I use spirits of wine gum copal and zinc white,
when required to repair punctures in a pneumatic tyre for a racing machine in
quantities about as under:

page_text: pressure forces it into any puncture that may occur; liquid then congeals and
prevents a further escape of air. This solution is useful and is intended only for
small punctures.
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 means for closing and repairing punctures in pneumatic tyres,
footballs anl similar articles, manufactured from spirits of wine wood naptha, gum
shellac gum copal, gum arabic, or any other gum soluble in spirits of wine and
wood naptha or either of the two spirits seperately.
Dated this 19th day of August 1898.
HARRY JAMES ROFE.