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An Engraved Plate Wiping and Printing Machine.
Year: 1899

page_text: - Date of Application, 17th July, 1899 -Accepted, 9th Sept., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Engraved Plate Wiping and Printing Machine.
I, THOMAS PEACOCK, of Holmwood, Park Road, Forest Hill, London, S.E., do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
The machine consists of a frame, A, having between its two sides upon trans-
verse rollers, B, a table, C, upon which, at one end of it, are secured upon a
raised platform, D, the plates, E, from which the engravings are taken. This
table is drawn forcibly to and fro by means of a cogwheel, U, acting upon a
rack, G, fixed lengthwise along the centre of the upper surface of the table
and forming part of a triple pulley and cogwheel arrangement, F, similar to that
of a planing machine, attached to the frame and connected with the power.
The plate is inked by its to and fro passage under inking rollers, H, which
are at one end of the frame.
The margin of the plate is left free from ink.
The wiping and polishing of the plate is effected at one operation by a web of
paper which is drawn from a roll, I, by the revolution of a cylinder, J, upon
which it is wound. This cylinder is driven by a gut, T, passing round it and
a ratchet wheel, K, mounted upon a standard on the frame upon the spindle
of which ratchet wheel is a cogwheel, Q, gearing into a rack L on one side of the
face of the table. The to and fro movement of the table actuates, by means of
this rack, the ratchet wheel and gut in one direction, drawing the wiping paper
at the requisite speed over the plate in the reverse way to its forward movement,
under the pressure of an elastic roller, M.
As the plate issues from under the wiping paper the sheets of paper which
receive the imprints are placed in position on the plate.
The frame of the machine, near the centre of its length, carries above the level
of the plate a pressure cylinder, N, suitably clothed with blanket over that por-
tion of its surface corresponding to the plate. The remainder of its surface is
cut away and the cylinder weighted. "O," so as to bring it always when free
from contact with the plate to a given position.
Adjusting screws regulate (R) the degree of pressure upon the paper and plate.
Upon one side of the pressure cylinder is a swing catch, P, which as the table
is carried along engages with a stud, S, projecting from the side of the plate
platform and the plate with the printing paper which has been fed upon it comes
under the pinch and pressure of the clothed cylinder which is carried round by
the movement for the length of the plate.
The paper which has received the impression may be removed either by hand
or by a mechanical movement.

page_text: 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:
The general design and construction of the machine.
The mode of wiping the plates, and the application of pressure by a free roller. 5
Dat 17LL 1 T... 1000
An Improved Apparatus to Assist the Sense of Hearing.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 11th Mar., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Apparatus to Assist the Sense of Hearing.
1, SHAMRAO BABAJEE POWAR, of Esplanade Cross Road, Bombay, India, Mer-
chant, 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 said invention relates to an improved apparatus for assisting the sense of
hearing. Its object is to direct a greater number of sound waves to the ear than
will reach it under ordinary circumstances.
The accompanying drawing shows the application of my said invention.
The apparatus consists of a bent or hollowed plate which fits over and
round the ear, leaving an opening in front of larger area than that of the ear.
The plate a thus forms a chamber which receives the sound waves on its inner
surface and reflects them into the ear cavity. This plate is made by preference
of aluminium or celluloid but it may be made of any other suitable material.
In form it resembles approximately the opening of a convoluted shell.
The plates a which may be used singly or in pairs may be held in place over
the ears either by a light spring or frame & bridging the head or they may be
attached to a handle or support c applied from below the chin.
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:-
1. An improved device for assisting the sense of hearing consisting of a
plate (or plates) a to receive and reflect sound waves into the ear held in place
by a curved bridge spring substantially as and for the purpose set forth and
shown.
2. An improved device for assisting the sense of hearing consisting of a
plate (or plates) a to receive and reflect sound waves into the car held to the
ear by a support such as substantially as and for the purpose set forth and
shown.
Dated this 17th day of December, 1898.
E. T. WHITELOW, A.M.Inst.C.E.,
70, Deansgate, Manchester, Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Method of Tinting Photographs.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 17th June, 1899-Accepted, 22nd July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Tinting Photographs.
THOMAS THORNE BAKER, of 20, Beechfield Road, Catford, in the County of
London, Student, and MAURICE SINAY BERGER, of 14A, South Hill Park,
Hampstead, in the said County of London, Manufacturer of Photographic
Printing Papers, 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 the production of tints on photographs by adding
a solution of litmus to the sensitive emulsion or solution with which the surface
of paper porcelain glass wood silk cotton or any other suitable substance ordinarily
used for the preparation of a photographic printing surface is coated and apply-
ing to such surface, after a photograph has been printed thereon, an acid or acid
substance by which a red or pink tint is produced or by applying in like manner
an alkali or alkaline substance by which a blue tint is produced.
The process by which we obtain the said results is as follows. Add litmus in
preference powdered litmus, to water in proportion of about one ounce of litmus
to about six ounces of water then boil the mixture until the litmus is dissolved.
When cold filter the solution of litmus and mix it with the sensitive emulsion
or solution in the proportion of about forty parts of the litmus solution to sixty
parts of the sensitive emulsion or solution, the depth of the tints subsequently
obtained varying with the proportion of the litmus solution to the sensitive
emulsion or solution.-Apply by means of a roller or other convenient method the
mixture of litmus solution and sensitive emulsion or solution to the surface of the
material to be coated with it thereby making a photographic printing surface on
which photographs can be printed and finished off in the usual manner. Apply
to the whole or any part of the surface of the printed photograph with a camel
hair brush or other suitable means an acid or acid substance by preference
a five per cent. solution of citric acid when a red or pink tint will be produced:
or apply in like manner an alkali or alkaline substance by preference a
five per cent. solution of caustic soda when a blue tint will be produced.
Having now described and particularly ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim to be novel and original is:-
The addition to the sensitive emulsion or solution with which photographic
printing surfaces are coated of litmus by means of which a red or pink tint is
obtained by the application to such photographic printing surface of an acid or
acid substance and a blue tint is obtained by the application of an alkali to
such photographic printing surface.
Dated this Sixtoonth dow of Tune 1000
Improvements in and relating to Pumps for Pneumatic Tyres.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd June, 1899-Accepted, 29th July, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Pumps for Pneumatic Tyres.
I, CARL HOFMANN, of Klosterstrasse 66, Breslau, in the German Empire, Mer-
chant, 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 pneumatic tyre pumps which are driven or operated
from the axle of the wheel, and its object is to provide a simple and efficient
means of disconnecting or connecting the piston so that the pump may be
rendered inoperative or operative at will.
In the pump about to be described the cylinder is carried round by the hub
of the wheel and the piston is connected to an excentric or the like mounted
upon the fixed axle of the wheel.
In the accompanying drawings Figure 1 represents a hub of a bicycle and the
attached pump in longitudinal section.
Figure 2 shows the same parts in cross section.
Figures 3 and 4 are sectional views of the wheel axle illustrating the device..
or clutch by means of which the pump is put in or out of gear.
Figure 5 illustrates a cross section of the axle.
a is the pump cylinder which is secured to the hub of the machine. It contains
a piston capable of reciprocating.
When
The piston or its rod is provided with a strap b, which encircles an excentric d
mounted upon the wheel axle c. This axle is bored axially for part of its length
or is tubular and has mounted within it a rod f which is capable of axial
movement. Upon the end of the rod are mounted the two jaws or the like e
the outer ends of which may extend through perforations in the axle c.
the rod f is moved to the right the jaws e project from the axle and engage with
recesses formed in the excentric d, as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, and the
excentric is thus held rigidly by and stationary with the axle. Upon the rotation
of the wheel, with the jaws in this position, the piston is reciprocated and air
is compressed and forced into the tyre through a suitable tube.
If the rod f be drawn to the left the jaws e are disengaged from the excentric
and come right within the axle, as shown in Figures 4 and 5. The excentric is
now free to rotate upon the axle and is carried round with the piston and
cylinder, so that no reciprocation of the former takes place.
The rod f may he actuated by the rider in any suitable manner or by any
convenient means, as, for example, by the lever 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:-
The combination with a pneumatic tyre pump of the type described of a
sliding rod the end of which carries two pivotted jaws adapted to engage with

page_text: or to be disengaged from an excentric upon the axle, all constructed arranged
and operating substantially as herein before described and as illustrated by the
accompanying drawings.
Date : 50.1
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1000
W. E. HEYS & SON,
Agents for the Applicant.
Grip Seat Slide for Four as well as Two-wheeled Carriages.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 24th June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Centre Grip Seat Slide for Four as well as Two-wheeled Carriages.
WILLIAM BARNFATHER and JAMES BARNFATHER, carrying on business as Barn-
father Brothers, Carriage Builders, at Haywood Street, Leek, in the, County of
Staffordshire, also at Stoke Road, Stoke upon Trent, in the County of Stafford-
shire, 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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Improvements in the fixing of sliding seats of carriages as shewn in Fig. 1, 2
and 3.
That this is a noval, new, and simple plan of fixing a sliding seat. That it
is effective and cannot get out of order. That the grip or cam can be released
either by pressing down the leaver handle at front of seat, or by raising the loop
at back. The seat can then be moved to desired place. And by releasing the
handle or loop the seat is securely and automatically fastened. That the seat
cannot rattle or tilt up, yet it can be fixed in any position without stopping the
horse. That it is under the seat and consiquently out of the way and occupies
very little room. That the seat can easily be removed for washing. That the
weight can be taken from the horses back. That the hind seat remains in position.
That it can be fitted to existing carriages without alteration to the cusheons.
T
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J Sides of body.
Fig. 1 is a side view showing lever & notched plate.
Fig. 2 is the back view showing position of seats.
Fig. 3 is the top view of lever & notched plate.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is:-
1. Fitting and arranging the grip attached to lever in center of seat of four or
two wheeled carriages in the manner described for the purpose set forth & shewn
in Figures 1, 2 and 3 of annaxed drawing.

page_text: 2. The releasing of such grip either by pressing the lever handle at front of
seat or lifting the loop at back of seat as shewn in Figures 1 and 2 thereby allow-
ing the seat to be slid on plates as shown in Figure 2.
Dated this 4th day of April 1899.
WILLIAM BARNFATHER.
JAMES BARNFATHER.
Process for Making Chocolate Preparations.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 30th May, 1899-Accepted, 28th Oct., 1899
Process for Making Chocolate Preparations.
1, JEAN BECHITOLD, of Iggelheim, in the Empire of Germany, Confectioner, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
This invention has for its object the production of so-called wine-chocolate-
extract, which may be used for making a palatable chocolate beverage, or wine-
chocolate, and which beverage shall be easily and quickly made, with the
addition of either hot or cold water.
The so-called wine-chocolate-extract is produced as follows:-
About 7 kilos. of cocoa powder, and 21 kilos. of sugar, are mixed with the
addition of 125 litres of sweet cream, and 125 to 25 litres of water. The whole
is boiled until it forms threads, that is to say, until the liquid may be drawn into
a thread between two fingers. Now add to the hot mixture 11 to 12 kilos.
crystalized citric acid, which quickly dissolves in the hot solution. The mixture
is now stirred, and allowed to cool slowly, and, in cooling, the sugar contained
in the solution will crystallize out in fine crystals. To the mixture, when cold,
add 125 litres of the purest spirits of wine, or the same quantity of alcoholic
extract of tonga beans or aromatic fruits, or rum.
If in the above manufacture of chocolate-extract, the citric acid and the spirits
of wine, or the alcoholic extract of tonga beans, or rum, are left out, more cream
is used (2.5 litres instead of 1*25 litres).
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. The manufacture of chocolate-extract, consisting of a mixture of cocoa,
sugar, cream, and water, boiled until same forms threads, and to which is added
citric acid, and when cold, also, spirits of wine or alcoholic extracts of aromatic
fruits, or rum.
2. Process for the manufacture of chocolate extract; consisting in boiling a
varying mixture of cocoa, sugar, cream and water, until same forms threads, and
allowing same to cool slowly whilst stirring.
JEAN BECHTOLD.
By Cheesbrough & Royston,
Agents for the Applicant, 15, Water Street, Liverpool.
Improved Case with Press Apparatus for Boxes Filled with Sample Cigars.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 22nd Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Case with Press Apparatus for Boxes Filled with Sample
Cigars.
I, JOHANN ADAM SCHÄDLICH, of 24, Sommerstrasse, Bremen, 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:-
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The boxes intended for holding sample cigars contain usually only a single
layer of such cigars, and therefore are very shallow. As the sample cigars are
generally sent out or packed in a very un-seasoned state, they expand, when not
weighted in any way, to a considerable extent. They bulge, as it is said, and
thus lose the agreeable appearance previously imparted to them by being pressed.
The object of the present invention is illustrated in section in the accompanying
drawing.
1, is the case, made in any form and size and of any suitable material, for hold-
ing the boxes of cigars 2. The case is preferably made with separate perpen-
dicular divisions in order that several different sorts of cigars can be taken out
independently of one another.
In each division is a press-board, which, by means of a suitable apparatus,
presses together the boxes of cigars contained therein. In the present instance,
a short screw-spindle 4 is employed, which moves in the nut 5, and can be turned
by means of a crank handle 6. With this spindle, accordingly, the cigars in the
different compartments can be constantly and suitably pressed, as may be desired.
The spindle may be replaced by any other suitable press apparatus.
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 case with press apparatus for boxes filled with sample cigars, in order, by
means of a constant pressure, to prevent the appearance of the cigars from being
spoiled by bulging, substantially as shewn and described.
Dated this 6th day of February 1899.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Improvements in or relating to Covers or Sheaths for Pneumatic Tyres,
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 24th June, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Covers or Sheaths for Pneumatic
Tyres,
I, THOMAS MCQUEEN SWAN, 3, Royston Terrace, Edinburgh, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
:―
This invention consists of improvements in or relating to covers or sheaths for
pneumatic tyres.
In carrying out my invention, I provide a cover or sheath of suitable material
to which is attached a required number of flaps or strips for the purpose of
preventing puncture of the inner air tube. For purposes of illustration I will
now refer to the annexed drawings in which:-
Figure 1, is a sectional side elevation of a cover or sheath constructed according
to my invention.
Figure 2, sectional side elevation of same shewing flaps in the position they
would take when upon the tyre.
a is a cover or sheath to which the flaps or straps formed of leather or other
suitable material are attached at one of their edges as shewn by means of cement
or in any other convenient manner and are arranged so as to overlap one another
as shown. It will be seen that this cover or sheath may be employed as an
outer cover or it may be placed upon the inner air tube, and the outer cover
placed over 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. A cover or sheath for pneumatic tyres, substantially as described and
illustrated herein and for the purpose set forth.
2. In covers or sheaths for pneumatic tyres the employment of flaps or straps
which overlap one another, and being secured at one of their edges to the cover
or sheath in any convenient manner, substantially as described and illustrated
herein, and for the purpose set forth.
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An Improved Embrocation for Human Use.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Nov., 1899-Accepted, 30th Dec., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Embrocation for Human Use.
I, MARY JANE BROWNE, of The Cedars, St. Leonards-on-Sea, in the County of
Sussex, Married Lady, 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 relates to an improved embrocation for human use, and has
for its object the production of an efficacious and safe medicinal compound for
external application, which shall be capable of affording speedy relief and
ultimate cure in cases of rheumatism and similar ailments, pulmonary disorders,
whooping-cough, and all aches and pains of the limbs or other parts of the human
body.
In carrying my invention into practice, I take the following ingredients and
mix them together in or about the proportions and in the manner hereinafter
specified:
Cocaine
Liniment of aconite
Two grains.
One ounce.
These two ingredients are mixed together and thoroughly dissolved, where-
upon I add to the mixture, the following:-
Liniment of belladonna
Compound liniment of camphor
Ammoniated tincture of opium
Oil of cajuput
One ounce.
One ounce.
One drachmı.
One half drachm.
The whole of the ingredients above enumerated are thoroughly mixed together
is a suitable vessel, and the resulting compound used as an embrocation in the
usual manner.
Although the proportions of the several ingredients as given above, have
been found most convenient in practice, yet I may vary same if found desirable
or convenient without departing from the spirit of my invention.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
The improved embrocation for human use, consisting in mixing together
cocaine, liniment of aconite liniment of belladonna, compound liniment of
camphor, ammoniated tincture of opium, and oil of cajuput, in or about the
proportions substantially as herein before specified.
Dated this 24th day of November 1800
HUGHES & YOUNG,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
A Composition for Use in Transferring Pictures.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Aug., 1899
Complete Specification Left, 21st May, 1900-Accepted, 22nd Aug., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Composition for Use in Transferring Pictures.
WILLIAM BENEY SHEPHERD, 23, Somerleyton Road, Brixton, London, S.W.,
Clerk, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A compound for reproducing pictures on plain paper, from such illustrated
papers as Slopers, Comic Cuts, & Life, Larks, Daily Mail, Evening News, Star,
Leader, Saturday's Telegraph, &c. also sketches, from pencil & Indian ink
sketches. The tablets sell for one penny each and each tablet gives many copies
the ingredients used are as follows white wax, sperm, beeswax, parrafin,
methilated spirit, glycerine, vasseline, turps, coloring, oil of cloves, and oil of
pepperment. The whole of the above is melted in the right proportions, cooled,
and then made into tablets, & placed upon a card in dozens & sold to the whole-
salehouses, & retailed by themi to their customers.
27th Santamhan 1000
W. B. SHEPHERD.
A Composition for Use in Transferring Pictures.
WILLIAM BENEY SHEPHERD, 23, Somerleyton Road, Brixton, S.W., Clerk,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
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A compound for reproducing pictures on plain paper, from such illustrated
papers as Slopers, Comic Cuts" Larks" Daily Mail" Evening News'
""Star"
"Leader" Saturdays Telegraph &c., &c. also sketches from pencil and Indian
ink drawings. Tablets sell from 1d. each and each tablet gives many copies.
The ingredients used are as follows. White wax 3 lbs. sperm wax 1 oz. : bees-
wax 1 oz. parrafin 1 teaspoonful methylated spirit 6 drops glycerine 6 drops
vaseline half-teaspoonful turps do. coloring, oil of cloves 4 drops and oil of
peppermint 4 drops. The whole of the above is melted in right proportions
cooled and then made into tablets and placed on a card in quantities and sold to
wholesalehouses and retailed by them to their customers it also takes off colored
prints treats colored pictures same as ordinary prints.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
(1) A composition for use in transferring pictures and
(2) The exclusive monopoly to make & sell the above composition.
A Method or Process for Packing and Preserving Aseptic or Sterilizeu Materials.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 18th May, 1899
cification Left, 19th Feb., 1900-Accepted, 31st Mar., 1900
PROVIS
A Method or Process for Packing and Preserving Aseptic or Sterilizeu
Materials.
I, ALFRED WILLIAM GERRARD, of Fountain Lane, Oldbury, near Birmingham,
Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The article or material, either before or after it has been sterilized, or rendered
aseptic, is completely enveloped in a layer or sheet of cotton wool, wood wool,
wool, or linen fibre, or similar material. The above materials may be used either
plain, or as mixtures, or may be woven into a fabric suitable for the above
Durpose.
1000
GERRARD.
A Method or Process for Packing and Preserving Asop
Materials.
I, ALFRED WILLIAM GERRARD, of Fountain Lane, Oldbury, near Birmingham,
Chemist, 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:-
1
The substance or materials to be packed and preserved are enveloped in a
layer or layers of cotton, wood-wool, wool, linen, silk, jute or other similar
material, either in the simple state or as mixtures: or the said material or
materials may be woven into fabrics and used for enveloping the substance or
materials to be preserved.
The usual method of conducting the operation, is to take the material to be
preserved, such as lint, wool, gauze, bandage, sponge or any surgical instru-
ment, or surgical dressing or surgical appliance, or any food, drug or substance.
5 article, or material and completely envelope the same with the enveloping sub-
stance. The enveloping substance such as cotton for example, must be of
sufficient thickness to prevent dust, germs or any solid unclean matter penetrat-
ing to the enclosed material.
The packet prepared as above is now placed in any suitable sterilizer and
30 submitted to the action of high pressure, steam or hot air, for a suitable time
and in such a manner that all germ life in or on the packet is destroyed, and
rendered sterile. This having been done, the protecting
thus the packet
envelope, so long as it remains intact, prevents any further access of germ life

page_text: and thus the contents of the packet can be kept for any period in a perfectly
sterile or aseptic condition.
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 J
claim is:
I. The use of cotton, wood-wool, wool, linen, silk, jute or other similar
material, either in the simple state or as mixtures or woven into fabrics, for the
purpose of enveloping articles or substances required to be rendered aseptic
or sterile.
II. The sterilizing or rendering aseptic any substance or material, after enve-
loping the same in cotton, wood-wool, wool, linen, silk, jute or other similar
material either in the simple state or as mixtures or woven into fabrics.
Dated this 17th day of February 1900.
ALFRED WILLIAM GERRARD.
Improved Manufacture of Lead Plates for Secondary Batteries.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Nov., 1899--Accepted, 30th Dec., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Manufacture of Lead Plates for Secondary Batteries.
I, MARCEL WUILLOT, Engineer, of 55 Rue du Téléphone, Brussels, in the King-
dom of Belgium, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what man-
ner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to the preparation of lead plates for secondary batteries,
by which their efficiency is considerably increased, both by increasing their
purity and their useful working surface.
The process consists in subjecting the plates, before forming the active matter
by electro-chemical or pasting process, to a treatment by a jet or spray of finely
pulverised hard substances such as silica, sand, emery, glass, copper, or iron filings
etc., so as to open up and roughen the surfaces of the electrodes, that is to say
to form by the projection of the angular particles of sand etc., small and numerous
projections of lead, whereby the whole surface of the plate or electrode is rough-
ened, thereby facilitating electro-chemical action and presenting a better hold
and larger surface to the active matter.
For carrying this invention into effect, the granulated matter is placed into a
kind of sand blast or jet apparatus of suitable construction and blown out by a
current of air, gas, steam, water or other fluid according to circumstances, and
projected in a jet or spray of suitable force and density against the surfaces of
the electrodes arranged in front of the discharge orifice of the jet-apparatus.
Besides the advantages mentioned, this treatment also cleans the surfaces of
the electrodes from all impurities in a most perfect manner, so that the lead is
presented to the electro-chemical action in a purely metallic state, in the shape of
a spongy surface of extreme fineness, which result cannot be attained by any other
hitherto known mechanical or chemical process, more particularly when treating
perforated or roughened surfaces or those provided with flutes etc., whereas by
the new process they can be treated as easily as smooth surfaces, as the particles
penetrate into the smallest interstices and act on the smallest portions-whether
projecting or recessed-exposed to the jet.
When the accumulator plates are provided with fine ribs destined to be bent
towards each other so as to imprison the active matter between them, this bending
may be also effected very easily and with the greatest precision by the jet of
granulated matter used for the described treatment of the lead surfaces."
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. The application of a jet of finely divided abrading material to lead plates
for secondary batteries substantially as and for the purpose described.
2. Secondary battery plates prepared substantially as described.
Dated this 28th day of November 1899
BOULT, WADE & KILBURN,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Pencil Case in the Form of a Watch Chain Pendant.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Apr., 1899-Accepted, 27th May, 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Pencil Case in the Form of a Watch Chain Pendant.
I, MARTIN MAYER, of Bauhofstrasse 3, Mainz, Germany, Manufacturer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
The present invention concerns a pencil case in the form of a watch-chain
pendant, the outer case a containing several pencils of different colours,
arranged to take out separately and each being provided with a separate case b.
The pencil cases hitherto used with several pencils of different colours, were
arranged so that one person only could use the pencils as they, or rather their
cases, were rigidly joined to the outer case.
Drawings are appended in which:-
Figs. and 2 are respectively a longitudinal and transverse section of the
pencil case.
Figs. 3, 4, 5, and 6 show, on an enlarged scale, several sections which the
outer case may have, according to whether it is to hold 2, 3, 4, or more pencils,
or inner cases.
According to the present invention, it is possible for several persons to use,
simultaneously, the pencils e contained in the outer case, as each pencil has a
separate case b, inserted into a socket in the outer case a in which it is held fast
by friction.
The end faces a¹, of the outer case a are suitably perforated and socket
tubes d, are inserted in these perforations, being intended to receive the actual
pencil cases b, which are held fast in them, as already stated, by friction.
The outer case a may be ornamented at will and inade of any desired material
as also the inner pencil cases b.
On the cases
coloured top ornamentations k are provided, of a colour corres-
ponding to that of the pencil contained in each case.
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 pencil case in form of a watch pendant, which in an outer case a of optional
section contains several pencils of different colours, each arranged to take out
separately and provided with its own case b.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 11th May, 1899-Accepted, 17th Mar.,
1900

page_text: Such special adaptability is of the greatest importance as regards the sub-
sequent use of the tubes thus produced.
The cable protecting tubes thus produced are of high resisting powers
against bending, sun-heat, atmosphere, i.c., influences, wet and heat and take
a high polish.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent, and in what manner
the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:-
1. The manufacture of protecting casings or tubular structures of insulating
material for electric cables consisting of Trinidad asphalte, finely powdered,
burned unslacked clay lime, Val de Travers asphalte cement and coal-tar being
heated in a mixing apparatus to about 90-100° C. and intimately mixed until
they form a plastic mass said mass being then pressed by means of a roller
press into moulds without air bubbles being formed substantially as described.
2. A protecting casing or tubular structure for electric cables constructed
substantially as described.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 2nd Sept., 1899
I, CARL BIGOT, Doctor of Philosophy, of Hamburg, Billwärder 98b, in the 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 :-
My invention refers to improvements in the manufacture of sodium borate (borax).
I mix boracic acid and ammonia with nitrate of sodium in a proportion according
to the following formula:
Water in so small a quantity as possible, is added, the liquid becomes warm and
the ingredients will be dissolved. Soon after when the fluid is cooled I obtain a
precipitate of crystals.
A decomposition has taken place whereby ammonium nitrate is formed: a readily
soluble salt, and borate of sodium (borax), which is slightly soluble.
Borax is to be separated in the centrifugal machine. The solution of nitrate of
ammonium is evaporated and the resulting crystals of this salt may be purified by re-
crystallization.
In this way sodium carbonate, which is used for the manufacture of borax, is
spared and ammonium nitrate is more free from impurities as it is the case when
obtained in the common way of manufacturing.
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 process of manufacturing borax and ammonium nitrate by mixing boracic acid
and ammonia and causing borate of ammonium to react upon nitrate of sodium,
substantially as set forth.
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1000
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London, Agents.
Improvements in or relating to Needle Openers for Knitting and like Machines.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 27th Jan., 1900
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Needle Openers for Knitting and like
Machines.
I, RICHARD ARNOLD, of Walkmühlstrasse, 12, Erfurt, in the Empire of Ger-
many, 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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In all knitting and like machines as known at present, the needle tumbler or
latch opener consists either of knife-like steel blades or of brushes. The former
are apt to destroy the needles, especially when there is a little play or looseness
in the needles, or when the yarn is irregularly spun; while the latter, which
give way in all directions are not reliable enough or capable of opening the
needle latches or tumblers without disturbance.
In order to overcome these drawbacks the needle opener forming the sub-
ject of the present invention is constructed of some elastic material in the form
of a comb.
Figure 1, of the accompanying drawings, represents a sectional elevation of
part of a knitting machine provided with such a needle opener, while
Figure 2 is a plan view of the same.
The pins of the comb a are so constructed as to easily give to any direction
of the needle bed and are thus able to effect the opening of the needle with
great facility during the movement of the slide.
The comb pins b. constructed of suitable elastic material, give also in the
direction perpendicular to the needle bed, i.c. in the direction of the hook of
the needle. By such an arrangement the risk is avoided--a risk often incurred
in the case of knife-shaped openers of the openers cutting the latches, thereby
damaging the needle, since in the case of a collison of the comb with the needle
the comb pins will give in the required direction.
The comb a also thoroughly cleans the latches of the needles of any fibre which
may remain as the thread passes through. By such an arrangement the needles
remain always free from dust and fibre and the needle bed and lock parts are
kept clean without difficulty.
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 needle opener for knitting machines and the like consisting of a comb or
plate of elastic material provided with a number of elastic comb pins sub-
stantially as described.
2. A needle opener for knitting and like machines substantially as described
and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 27th day of December 1899.
BOULT, WADE & KILBURN.
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Moulding Toilette Combs.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Jan., 1899-Accepted, 18th Feb., 1899
Improvements in Moulding Toilette Combs.
I, HEINRICH TRAUN, Doctor of Chemistry, of No. 60, Meyer Strasse, Hamburg,
Germany, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
The moulds for toilette combs made of moulded vulcanite, celluloid or the
like, have hitherto been provided with flat depressions for the toothed part of
the comb, so that the teeth had to be cut and shaped after the comb had been
moulded. This operation not only requires skilled labour, but the teeth generally
turn out uneven.
According to the present invention a mould is provided in which the coarse
and fine teeth are indicated by a series of depressions so that after the comb
has been moulded it is only necessary to cut away the web remaining between
the teeth with a saw and the comb may be polished ready for sale. No subse-
quent forming of the teeth is necessary as was the case hitherto, the teeth being
properly formed in the mould and merely a web remaining between the same.
In order to render the present specification more easily intelligible reference
is had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference denoto
similar parts throughout the several views:-
Fig. 1 is a plan view of one half of the mould,
Fig. 2 a front elevation of the two halves placed together and
Fig. 3 a cross section through the mould.
Each half of the mould is provided with one or more impressions representing
half the comb and having the fine and coarse teeth a and b moulded therein. The
two halves A and B of the mould are then fitted together as will be clear from
Figs. 2 and 3.
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:-
In a mould for producing toilette combs of vulcanite, celluloid or the like the
combination of a series of fine and coarse depressions (a and b) to form the teeth
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REGINALD W. BARKER,
Applicant's Agent, Vulcan House, 56, Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.
Improvements in and relating to Coats and We
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 25th July, 1899-Accepted, 14th ʊct.,
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Improvements in and relating to Coats and
We, JOSEPH G. EWING and JOHN D. PEOPLES, both of McDonald, Pa., U.S.A.,
nventors, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
he same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
he following statement:-
This invention relates to coats and vests; the object of the invention being to
provide means whereby the lapels may be made in a cheaper manner than at
present; and further, to provide means whereby the lapels-especially velvet
lapels can be readily removed when worn, and be quickly replaced by others.
Moreover, lapels of various colours contrasting with the colour of the cloth of
the vest can be worn according to fancy.
We now proceed to describe our invention, reference being had to the drawings,
hereunto annexed, and in which:-
:-
Fig. 1 is a side view of part of a vest shewing our improved lapel applied
thereto; Fig. 2 shews the reverse side of Fig. 1; Fig. 3 is a section taken on
the line of Fig. 1; Fig. 4 illustrates a detachable form of the lapel, and
Fig. 5 shews the back thereof.
A vest or coat made in accordance with our improvements, has the cloth 1
stitched to the lining 2 at 3. Wool or other packing 4 is then inserted between
the cloth and lining and the former is folded over the latter as shewn at 5 where
its edge is secured by stitching 6 which secures the binding 7 covering the seam.
The detachable form of the lapel comprises a stout piece of material, leather or
the like 8, forming a backing for the lapel and provided at one end with a
tag 9 formed with a button-hole. The cloth 10 of the lapel is stitched to the
edges of the backing and raised by means of stuffing wool or the like between
the cloth and backing. Fastening devices, consisting of apertured plates 11
having projecting pins 12-are sewn to the backing and are adapted to secure
the lapels to the coat or vest when the pins are inserted in the cloth. They
may be further secured by buttoning the tag 9 over the first button of the coat
or vest.
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 hereindescribed improvements in coats and vests, consisting in stitch-
ing the cloth to the lining a suitable distance from the respective edges of each
35 the insertion of wool or the like between said cloth and lining, the edge of the
cloth folded over and secured to the lining by the binding, all substantially as
and for the purpose herein before described.
2. The herein described improvements relating to coats and vests, con
of the detachable lapel, comprising a suitable backing, a cloth facing

page_text: having its edges secured to the edges of the backing, wool or the like inserted
between the facing and backing, and fastening devices formed on or secured
to the backing, all substantially as and for the purposes herein before described.
Dated this 25th day of July 1800
P. R. J. WILLIS,
Agent for Applicants.
Year: 1899

page_text: I, MARQUARDT PETERSEN, of 30, Grossestrasse, Flensburg, Germany, 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 follow-
ing statement:-
The present invention relates to an apparatus for threading needles which is
distinguished by its simple and ingenious construction and which effects the
threading in a ready manner whilst preventing all possibility of the thread
missing the eye of the needle.
An apparatus of this kind is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in
which:-
Figure 1 shows the apparatus in front elevation, partly in section.
Figure 2 is a central vertical section, and
Figure 3 is a plan of Figure 1.
The apparatus is preferably made of one casting in the upper part of which
there is arranged an aperture a in which there is situated a double spring 6 that
serves to hold the needle firmly during the threading operation.
The double
spring is connected together at its lower end by means of a bridge-piece c in
which there is provided an aperture d through which the needle that is inserted
from the top, is passed. The eye (which is situated below the bridge piece c) of
the needle can now be easily reached by the thread through thread holes ef
which taper inwards, care being taken that the thread holes ef must be situated
at a level corresponding to that of the eye of the needle.
The apparatus is provided with a handle g for the purpose of facilitating the
manipulation of the same.
From the foregoing it will be perceived that this apparatus is suited to any
size of needle, and that it is impossible for the thread to miss the eye of the
needle.
Also the apparatus can be highly recommended by reason of its cheapness.
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 apparatus for threading needles which is provided with a handle g and
which is formed at its upper part with an aperture a in which there is situated
a double spring 6 that serves to hold the needle firmly and that carries at its
lower end a connecting bridge piece c, in which there is arranged a hole d for
passing the needle through, whilst for the purpose of passing the thread through,
there are arranged in the apparatus two inwardly tapering oppositely situated
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page_text: thread holes ef which correspond in level with the level of the eye of the needle
as set forth.
Dated this 7th day of June 1899.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc.M.Inst.C.E., M.I.Mech. E.,
Chartered Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.