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An Improved Puzzle, adaptable to Advertising Purposes.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 28th Jan., 1895-Accepted, 6th Apr., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Puzzle, adaptable to Advertising Purposes.
I HERR VON CHARLES DEARNLEY, of 5 Alfred Place, Dewsbury Book-
keeper, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to an improved puzzle adaptable to advertising purposes,
and consists of a suitable base or board, preferably haring turned-up edges, such
base or board having marked thereon, in any suitable way, two tri-angles, so
arranged, as to cut or bisect one another by having their apexes facing reverse
directions, the whole figure forming with its outer lines, a six-pointed star, within
each point of which, is marked a circle, six similar circles being also provided
within the hexagonal in the centre, around the numerals and name 26 puzzle."
I also provide twelve counters, each bearing on its face, a numeral, ranging from
1 to 12.
The puzzle consists in arranging the counters upon the circles, so that when the
numerals marked upon such counters, are added up, the sum total of the numbers
along each respective side of the two triangles, will be 26, as also will be the sum
total of the numbers upon the counters arranged within the central hexagonal
aforesaid.
The whole puzzle can be enclosed in a suitable box, which can if desirable have
advertising matter suitably displayed inside or outside same or upon the counters.
Dated this 27th day of April 1894.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
12, Basinghall Street, London, Agents for the Applicant.
An improved Puzzle, adaptable to Advertising rurposes.
!, HERR VON CHARLES DEARNLEY, of 5 Alfred Place, Dewsbury, Book
Keeper, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :---
My invention relates to an improved puzzle, adaptable to advertising purposes,
and is illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
It consists of a suitable base or board a, preferably having turned-up edges, such
base or board having marked thereon, in any suitable way, two tri-angles b.b, so
arranged as to cut or bisect one another by having their apexes facing reverse
directions, the whole figure forming with its outer lines, a six pointed star, within
each point of which, is marked a circle c, six similar circles d being also provided
within the hexagonal in the centre around the numerals and name 26 puzzle."
I also provide twelve counters each bearing on its face a numeral ranging from
1 to 12.
The puzzle consists in arranging the counters upon the circles, so that when the
aumerals marked upon such counters are added up, the sum total of the numbers

page_text: CLAIM.
1. The improved puzzle comprising a board with two bisecting equilateral
triangles and series of circles marked thereon, and numerically marked counters to
be used therewith, substantially as herein before set forth and described.
Dated this 28th day of January 1895.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.
A Kitchener Tea Kettle.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Nov., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 7th Aug., 1895-Accepted, 21st Sept., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Kitchener Tea Kettle.
EDWARD JAMES JONES 12, Rosehill Road East Hill, Wandsworth S.W. Builder
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:-
A kettle, designed cylindrical in shape, so that it may be placed through the
opening of the cover, or plug, of hot plate, or hob, of kitcheners, down upon the
fire, and adapted to any form of kitchener or kitchen range. The idea occured
to me through having noticed much time was wasted waiting for water boiling, in
the ordinary shape of tea kettle in general use, and it struck me if kettles were
made as described above, they could be lowered through the opening of the hot-
plate on to the fire itself, thereby heating the water much quicker, besides saving
coals, as a less fire would do.
Dated this Fifth day of November 1894.
I EDWARD JAMES JONES of 12 Rosehill Road East Hill Wandsworth S.W.
Builder, 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 object of my invention is to effect improvements in tea kettles for use,
more particularly, on kitcheners or kitchen ranges, whereby the water contained
in such kettles is more readily boiled and a great saving in fuel effected.
According to my invention I form the kettle cylindrical and of a greater depth
than those now in general use, so that the kettle may be placed through the opening
of the hot plate or hob of kitcheners down in close proximity to the fire.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascertained,
reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawing, which illustrates the kettle
constructed according to my invention and applied to a kitchener.
A is the kettle, which is formed as shown having a deep container of a diameter
to suit the opening B in the hot plate C.
In adapting the kettle for use in kitchen ranges the diameter of the container
is governed by the size of opening of the fire place and is not necessarily of a
circular section.
It will thus be seen that, whereas kettles now in general use are so formed that
they are compelled to rest upon the hot plate of the kitchener, a large proportion
of the heat from the fire does not reach the bottom of such kettle but passes away
over the sides without giving up a portion of its caloric to the water. By the use
of my tea kettle, the kettle being placed directly on to the fire and into and
amongst the greatest heat, the water is caused to boil more rapidly than is the
case previously cited.

page_text: 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 kitchener tea kettle, constructed as, and for the purpose, herein-
before described and illustrated by the drawing.
Dated 6th A nonet 1905
GEO.
DOWNING,
8 Quality Court, London, W.C., Agent.
A New or Improved Manufacture of Briquettes or Artificial Fuel Blocks.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Feb., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Nov., 1894-Accepted, 8th Dec., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Manufacture of Briquettes or Artificial
Fuel Blocks.
I, THADDEUS DE ZEBROWSKI, of No. 63 Rue Lauriston, Paris, France, Mining
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows;-
My invention relates to a manufacture of briquettes or artificial fuel blocks
omposed mainly of petroleum converted into a solid condition. For this purpose
mix together petroleum, slaked lime and a solution of resin in petroleum, to which
nixture is then added Hartz oil or resin oil, the effect of which is to rapidly
olidify the whole mass. The proportions in which these ingredients are mixed
nay be varied according to circumstances, and according to whether the mixture is
ffected in the cold or under heating.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.

page_text: of petroleum, slaked lime and a solution of resin, such mixture being solidified by
the addition of Hartz oil or resin oil, substantially as described.
2. Artificial fuel blocks consisting of a mixture of petroleum, slaked lime and
resin solution rendered solid by the addition of Hartz oil or resin oil, substantially
as described.
This 2nd 3. of Navamhan 1904
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Fastening Device for Articles of Clothing.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 25th June, 1891
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Date of Application, 25th June, 1891
Complete Specification Left,
CULTI
Mar., 1905 Accepted, 27th Apr., 1895
Improved Fastening Device for Articles of Clothing.
I, EVELINE VOLLMER, of Neumarkt, in Silesia, in the Empire of Germany.
Married Woman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention has for its object an improved fastening device for articles of
clothing, corsets and the like, by means of which a smooth fit at the waist, free from
wrinkles, is obtained.
The fastener consists of two wires, which are curved in and out in such a way,
that a hook always comes alternately opposite a loop or eyelet. As steels are
generally inserted in the waist of most articles of clothing. (such as dresses, corsets
and the like) the curved parts of the wires on each side must project so far outwards
as to allow of their being sewn into the material.
The fastening bars or wires lie over the steels, and a perfectly smooth fitting of
the waist is obtained by the hooks engaging in the loops..
Dated this 23rd day of June 1894.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicant.
EVELINE VOLLMER, Widow, Neumarkt, Silesia, Germany do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention has for its object an improved fastening device for articles of
clothing, corsets and the like by means of which a smooth fit at the waist, free from
wrinkles, is obtained.
The fastener consists of two wires a and b, which are curved in and out in such
a way, that a hook e always comes alternately opposite a loop or eyelet c. As
steels s are generally inserted in the waist of most articles of clothing (such as
dresses, corsets, and the like) the curved parts of the wires a and b on each side
must project so far outwards as to allow of their being sewn into the material.
The fastening bars or wires a and b lie over the steels & and a perfectly smooth
fitting of the waist is obtained by the hooks e engaging in the loops c.
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 1
claim is :-
:―
The improved hook and eye bars for use in connection with articles of clothing
and the like consisting essentially of two wires bent alternately to forin opposing
hooks and eyes, reaching with their loops over the steels or bones, and capable of

page_text: being sewn into the garment substantially as above described and illustrated in the
accompanying drawing.
Dated this 25th day of March 1895.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Carving Forks.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 5th Jan., 1895
Improvements in Carving Forks.
I, ANDREW HUGH BOGLE, of 4 Park Place, St. James' Street London, S. W.
Major General, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in carving forks and has for its object to
provide an effectual, strong, and simple, means for maintaining the pivotted guard in
its position whilst in use.
The means hitherto employed for this purpose have possessed many disadvantages,
which by this my invention are entirely obviated and in order that my improve-
ments may be fully understood, I will proceed to explain same with reference to the
accompanying sheet of drawings, and to the letters and figures of reference marked
thereon, that is to say:-
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of a carving fork fitted with my improvements, wherein
the
guard is shewn in its lowered position, as when not required for use.
Fig. 2 is a similar view of a carving fork but in which the guard is shewn raised
as when carving.
Fig. 3 is a sectional side elevation to an enlarged scale of that portion of the
pivotted guard and of the means for locking same in a raised position, to which
this invention specially relates.
Similar letters of reference indicate like parts in each of the figures.
In accordance with this invention the guard a of the carving fork is locked in its
raised position by means of a bolt b suitably situated upon the handle c of the fork.
The operation is as follows:-
The guard a being pivotted at a¹ to the shank of the fork in the usual manner is,
when required for use, raised from the horizontal position as seen in Fig. 1 to the
vertical position shewn in Fig. 2.
The bolt which is mounted in box d screwed or otherwise securely attached to
the forward end of the handle c, is shot into the aperture e provided at lower end of
pivotted guard a as seen particularly in Figs. 2 and 3, whereby the guard a is locked
securely in its raised position. To lower the guard after use the bolt bis pressed
back as shewn in Fig. 1 and in dotted lines Fig. 3, and the guard a turned
downwards upon its pivot.
It will thus be seen that the use of a spring and the consequent liability of same
getting out of order (as so frequently happens) are entirely obviated and simple,
strong, and effectual, means are provided in accordance with this invention as
aforesaid, for effecting the locking of the guard in its raised position.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is.
CLAIMS.

page_text: (2.) In carving forks the perforation of the pivotted guard and the passing of a
bolt through the same, substantially as and for the purposes herein before set forth
and shewo.
Dated this 30th day of November 1894.
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents.
A New or Improved Oloth or Woven Fabric.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 6th July, 1894-Accepted, 18th Aug., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Oloth or Woven Fabric.
I, WILLIAM TOWNEND, of the Firm of William Townend and Company, of
Swinnow Mills, Bramley, near Leeds, Worsted Coating Manufacturers, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:
My invention relates to a new or improved cloth or woven fabric, and consists of
a double cork screw cloth with a perfectly even face free from "crapyness” and a
"French" back.
I produce my said cloth by having the warp threads of alternate right and left
twist and weaving them with the design as shown on seventeen ends and seventeen
picks which gives a perfect even face, free from "crapyness” and a back soft and
woolly and almost without pattern, when finished.
The annexed drawing shows the weave for producing my said cloth or fabric,
the white squares indicate the warp threads, on the face of the cloth, the arrow A
indicates the way of the weft, and B the way of the warp.
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 manufacture of a double cork screw cloth or fabric having the warp threads
thereof alternate right and left twist, and woven with the design arranged so as to
obtain an even face of the cloth or fabric free from "crapyness" and leaving the
back of the cloth or fabric soft and woolly, substantially as shown and described.
Dated this 97th dex of June 1804
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent to the Applicant.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Royal Exchange Chambers, Boar Lane, Leeds,
Patent Agent to the Applicant.
A New or Improved Frame for Photographs or other Pictures.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Sept., 1894-Accepted, 20th Oct., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Frame for Photographs or other Pictures.
1, ERNST AUGUST GRIMM of 8 Alsterdamm, Hamburg, in the Empire of
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 following statement :-
The invention relates to a new or improved frame for holding photographs or
other pictures.
The improvement consists mainly in applying upon a strip of ribbon a a kind of
frame formed of crochet, knitted or embroidered ornamental work band arranged
to allow of introducing a photograph or other picture therein from the top. The
ribbon a is attached at the upper end to a rod i to which are fixed the ends of
suitable strings, tapes, chains or the like by means of which the photo frame can be
hung up and properly distended.
Besides its elegant appearance the improved frame enables the photographs or
pictures to be placed or replaced therein in the simplest possible manner and it can
be packed without fear of damage into the smallest possible space for transport
and is always ready for use.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A frame for photographs or other pictures consisting of ornamentation (b) in
form of a frame upon a ribbon a provided with a rod i substantially as herein
shown and described.
2. The improved frame for photographs or other pictures constructed substantially
as herein shown and described.
Dated September 17th 1894.
E. A. GRIMM,
By Harris & Mills,
23, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents.

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Automatic Candle Extinguisher.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 11th May, 1894-Accepted, 16th June, 1894
OF ECIFICATIV
Automatic Candle Extinguisher.
I, AUGUST EDUARD THEODOR SCHULZE, Manufacturer, of Barutherstrasse 1,
Berlin, in the German Empire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what mauner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :—
This invention relates to a device for automatically extinguishing candles after
a given length of the candle has been burnt.
The improved device is illustrated by the accompanying drawing, of which
Fig. 1 is a side view of an extinguisher mounted on a candle to be extinguished.
Fig. 2 shows the same, after the candle has been extinguished by the device.
Fig. 3 is a plan of the same.
The improved extinguisher chiefly comprises two clamping jaws A. A, actuated
by a spring, and shaped according to the diameter of the candle. Above these
clamping jaws, and supported by the same, there is the extinguisher proper, con-
sisting of two scissor-like spring-arms B B, which embrace the candle, like the said
clamping jaws mentioned above.
The apparatus works as follows ;-
The apparatus is fixed by means of the clamping jaws A A in such a manner,.
that the extinguisher B B touches that part of the candle, where the same is
desired to be extinguished. As soon as the candle has burnt down to this part,.
so that the spring arms B B find no further resistance, the latter move towards.
the centre, so as to embrace and jamb the wick, thus depriving the latter of liquid
fuel (molten wax, stearine &c.) and gradually extinguishing the candle. That part
of the wick which is situated below the jaws B B and still impregnated with fuel,.
maintains its vertical position and may be easily relighted.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven--
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is;-
In an automatic device for extinguishing candles, the combination of a clamp A A
adapted to embrace the candle, with two spring arms B B forming the extinguisher,.
said arms B being adapted to operate, as soon as the candle is burnt off to the
desired depth, substantially as described.
Dated this 11th day of May 1894.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents..
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 29th Dec., 1894
I, JULIUS HEINRICH FRIEDRICH KICKHEFEL, Manufacturer, in Rostock in
the Grand Duchy Mecklenburg-Schwerin, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of the present invention is to prevent glowing coal or cinders from
falling out of the fire upon opening the door, thus obviating all danger of fire, and
rendering the use of fire-guards unnecessary.
On the drawing, Fig. I shews the fire-door open. The door T provided with a
ledge a, and a frame is arranged to move on hinges s, on the door-framing t. At
the bottom of the door is a projecting ridge n, so that the door has a point of support
when in horizontal position. is an intermediate door.
Figs. 2 to 4 shew the door T in front view, the draught-holes in which, as soon
as the door is opened, are covered by the broad end m of the locking-lever w, turning
laterally on the pin v. By this arrangement falling out of cinders etc. on opening
the door, is impossible, whilst with closed door an inrush of air through the draught-
holes takes place.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-.
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare, that what I
claim is:
A door for all descriptions of fires, which lying horizontally in opened position,
movable on hinges (s), forms an extension forwards of the fire-bars, characterized
by a frame (r), a ridge (n), and a locking-lever (w) turning on a pin (v) and having
a broad lower end (m), by means of which upon opening the door, closing of the
draught-holes (1) takes place automatically.
Dated this 26th of November 1894.
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,.
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Card-clothing.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Aug., 1894-Accepted, 29th Sept., 1>94
Improvements in Card-clothing.
I, LEO JANSEN, Technical Expert, of Stephanstrasse 40, Aachen, 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:-
The card clothing hitherto used for carding engines (and shown in Figure 1 of
the accompanying drawings) consisted of several thicknesses or layers of linen, a
stuck together by means of an india-rubber solution, and of a felt layer b super-
imposed thereon. The former served as a support or backing for the heads of the
card-teeth while the points of the teeth projected through the latter.
This card clothing has the following draw-backs :-Owing to the irregular
thickness of the felt, which acts as an abutment or support to the card-teeth when
in use, the teeth are not always or throughout maintained with equal strength
thereby, and consequently act with a variable elasticity, whereby the separation of
the wool-fibres is impeded and at the same time the wear of the cards is accelerated.
Further the card-teeth acquire unevenness and want of uniformity in position in
relation to each other, which detracts from the quality of their work. Moreover
the cleaning of the card-clothing is thereby rendered more difficult; while the
rough woolly surface of the felt-layer holds the fibres and of its softness is easily
torn out by the cleaning-cards.
I entirely avoid and remedy all these defects, by covering the upper surface of
the felt layer, through which the card-teeth project, with a smooth woven fabric c
of linen or other material of even and regular strength which is similarly fixed with
the adhesive rubber solution, as shown in Figure 2 of the accompanying drawings.
Owing to the regularity and uniformity of this fabric c the card-teeth are held fast
and supported in such manner as to act with an uniformly equal elasticity and
spring or resilience so that their relative positions remain unchanged during their
working. The cleaning of the card-clothing is not only relieved of all difficulty
but requires much less time for its effectual completion, inasmuch as the cleaning-
cards operate on a firm smooth surface.
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 :-
Card-clothing in which the felt layer of the backing or support is covered with
an overlay of suitable woven fabric of even and uniform strength for the purpose
of giving to its working side a smooth surface.
Dated this 24th day of August 1894.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Abacus.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Nov., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 6th Sept., 1895-Accepted, 12th Oct., 1895
An Improved Abacus.
JOHN HENRY TOWERS Beaconsfield House King Street Southsea Hants
Schoolmaster do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows :-
:—
A box-like framework having apertures on its front face carries rotating
mechanism by means of which dots or other signs for counting, together with the
severally corresponding digits appear through the said apertures.
Dated this 12th day of November 1894.
JOHN HENRY TOWERS Beaconsfield House King Street Southsea Hants
Schoolmaster 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 box-like framework of wood or other suitable material carries on its front
face apertures through which digits are made to severally appear together with a
corresponding concrete representation in dots or the like signs. The digits and
signs are printed or otherwise affixed on strips of linen or other suitable material.
Each strip is rotated by a pair of rollers revolving together by means of toothed
wheels, one end of the strip being attached to one roller and the reverse end to the
other roller, the revolution of the rollers being effected by means of handles.
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 application of revolving bands carrying digits & corresponding concrete
signs and appearing through apertures to the purpose of teaching "number" by
rotating the strips as herein before described.
Th 19th day of Anouch 1905
JOHN HENRY TOWERS.
Improvements in Safety Pins.
Year: 1894

page_text: COMPLETE SEMITICATION.
Improvements in Safety Pins.
I, KNUD ESBERN WINGE of Osteralle 6 Copenhagen, in the Kingdom of
Denmark, 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 :-
The object of the present invention is to produce a safety-pin, that may be
opened or closed at both sides and which at the same time possesses the quality,
that the pointed arm in closing easily and surely finds its position itself.
In the accompanying drawing
Figure 1 shows a front elevation of such a pin.
Figure 2 represents a cross-section on the line a―x and
Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the upper part or capsule.
According to my invention the capsule 6 on the pin a-a is made in one piece
and so arranged that the part c projecting diametrically from the arm a of the pin,
points midway between the two parts d, which together form the resting-place for
the pointed arm a¹ as shown in Figure 2.
This arrangement, which apparently is of no special importance, is in reality of
very great significance not only as far as the manufacture is concerned, which is
thereby cheapened, but also as regards the use of the pin, as the pointed arm a¹ in
closing always finds its proper position itself between the two parts d, thus never
failing, and considerably reducing the time necessary for bandaging.
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 safety-pin the arrangement in which the capsule b on the pin a-a¹ is made
in one piece, so that the part c, protruding diametrically from the arm a of the pin,
points midway between the two parts d, which together form the resting-place for
the pointed arm a', whereby this one, in closing the pin, is forced to find its own way
into the said resting-place, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 30th day of August. 1894.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
A Combined Switch and Holder for an Electric Glow Lamp.
Year: 1894

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Switch and Holder for an Electric Glow Lamp.
We, THE EDISON AND SWAN UNITED ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY, LIMITED
of No. 100 Victoria Street, Westminster in the County of London and CHARLES
FARADAY PROCTOR of The Edison and Swan United Electric Light Company's
Works, Ponders End in the County of Middlesex, Electrician, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to a Combined Switch and Holder for an Electric Glow
Lamp constructed as will be described referring to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a side elevation. Figs. 2 and 3 are vertical sections partly in elevation
on planes at right angles to each other, the socket for the lamp being removed, and
Fig. 4 is a plan.
A is the ordinary socket with its bayonet catch in which the base of the lamp is
engaged, its leading in wires having plates which press against the two spring
plungers B and C. One of the two conducting wires, namely L' is connected
directly to the base of the plunger C the other wire L² is connected to D one of
two spring plates D and E, the other plate E being connected to the base of the
plunger B. The bases of the plungers and the piece connecting L2 to D are all
fixed on a block F of insulating material. On the spindle of an external knob or
handle H is fixed a star wheel G presenting 4 rays with curved hollows between
them, in which hollows two curved blade springs K bed themselves. Also on the
spindle of H is fixed a boss M of insulating material from which project on opposite
sides the metal contact pieces N. When the handle H stands with its flat sides
parallel to the axis, one of the contact pieces N is engaged between the two
blades D and E thus making electrical connection from L2 to B while L' is
connected to C, the circuit of the lamp being thus closed. On turning the handle H
one quarter round neither of the contact pieces N is between D and E consequently
the circuit of the lamp is opened.
As the springs K have to be expanded by the rays of the star wheel G when
the wheel is turned, they offer a certain resistance during the first half of each
quarter turn, and then they force the wheel through the other half, thus causing
the boss M always to complete a quarter turn and to offer resistance to any farther
turning movement, the complete closing and opening of the lamp circuit being thus
ensured.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is:
A combined switch and holder for an electric glow lamp substantially as
described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Dated thin 21at daw of Mo 1904
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
An Improved Method of Arranging, Fixing, and Securing the Rails on Railways, for the Purpose of Lessening the Vibration, and Giving Greater Steadiness to the Train when in Motion.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June, 1394
Complete Specification Left, 1st Feb., 1995-Accepted, 9th Mar., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Arranging, Fixing, and Securing the Rails
on Railways, for the Purpose of Lessening the Vibration, and
Giving Greater Steadiness to the Train when in Motion.
ROBERT STANLEY, Innkeeper 74 Mossley Road Ashton-under-Lyne, do hereby
leclare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
In order to accomplish the purpose intended by my Patent, I arrange the rails
so that the joints of the rails occur alternately on each line of rails in such manner
that the wheels of the coaches are only passing over one joint at once on each side in
Succession and that each joint shall be secured by a chair of sufficient size to receive
both ends of the rails, and such chair shall be supported by a sleeper placed longi-
udinally or otherwise, and of sufficient capacity to give perfect steadiness to the
chair and also to the ends of the rails it is placed to support; by this means most
of the jolting motion now perceived in railway travelling will be avoided and
greater speed will be attained with the same amount of steam power, and with
much less wear and tear than is at present possible.
Dated this 11th day of June 1894.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Arranging, Fixing, and Securing the Rails
on Railways, for the Purpose of Lessening the Vibration, and
Giving Greater Steadiness to the Train when in Motion.
ROBERT STANLEY, Innkeeper, 74 Mossley Road, Ashton-under-Lyne 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:-
In order to accomplish the purpose intended by my Patent, I arrange the rails
so that the joints of the rails occur alternately on each line of rails in such manner
that the wheels of the coaches are only passing over one joint at once on each side
in succession, as shown in the drawing at A and that each joint shall be secured by
a chair of sufficient size to receive both ends of the rails, and that such chair
shall be supported by a sleeper placed longitudinally or otherwise, and of sufficient
capacity to give perfect steadiness to the chair and also to the ends of the rails it
is intended to support, by this means most of the jolting motion now perceived in
railway travelling will be avoided and greater speed will be attained with the
same amount of steam power, and with much less wear and tear than is at present
possible.

page_text: 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
The placing the joints of the rails in alternate order as at A in the drawing
instead of placing them opposite to each other as at present practised with or
without the chair to support the joints as before described.
Dated this 31st Januarv 1805
ROBT. STANLEY.
An Improved Healing Ointment or Composition.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Jan., 1894-Accepted, 3rd Mar., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Healing Ointment or Composition.
1 GEORGE Moxon, 10 Warwick Avenue, Burton Road, Didsbury near
Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, Teacher, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement that is
to say:
My said invention refers to an improved healing ointment or composition suitable
for use in the case of various skin diseases, eruptions or sores such for example as
scurvy, scabs, eczema, sores, piles, wounds, chilblains, dryness and cracking of the skin,
bad legs and other similar external troubles. The ointment or composition in what
I consider to be its most efficacious form, consists of the following ingredients in
the indicated proportions.
To one part of refined Lucca oil I add one sixth part of bees wax, one sixth
part of white wax and one sixth part of lard. These are placed in a suitable
vessel and are slowly heated together till they reach boiling point. The boiling is
slowly continued for about one hour, the ingredients being at the same time
constantly stirred until they are thoroughly amalgamated. The composition is
then allowed to cool. I then take one forty-eighth part of red oxide of mercury;
one forty-eighth part of white precipitate, and one forty-eighth part of white lead,
and thoroughly triturate, grind and mix these in a mortar or other suitable vessel
until they are finely reduced and thoroughly commingled.
These ingredients are then stirred into the cooled composition already described
and the stirring and mixing is continued until the powder has become thoroughly
amalgamated with the oil, wax and lard. The ointment is then fit for use and may
be packed in pots and vessels for distribution and sale.
Although I have found the above proportions to be the most useful and efficacious
in preparing my improved ointment, I do not confine myself to these as the
proportions may be varied sometimes in accordance with the particular use for
which the ointment is intended. In some cases I might even dispense with one or
more of the ingredients. For example the bees wax might be left out and a larger
proportion of white wax included, and the same might be done with respect to the
white precipitate and white lead.
In short so long as the main ingredients and leading proportions of my ointment
are adhered to its healing properties will remain. I consider however that the
ingredients and proportions hereinbefore given are the best.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is.
The improved healing composition or ointment compounded from the aforesaid
ingredients in the indicated proportions or any mere modification thereof
substantially as hereinbefore described.
Dated this 26th day of January 1894.
E. K. DUTTON & Co.,
5, John Dalton Street, Manchester, Agents.
An Improved Writing Tablet as a Substitute for Slate.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb., 1894-Accepted, 24th Mar., 1894
CUBILETE SI DUIFICATION.
An Improved Writing Tablet as a Substitute for Slate.
We, JOHAN KÖSTNER, Sculptor, IGNAZ KLEIN, Merchant, and JOSEF
HASTREITER, Merchant, all of Furth i/Walde, Bavaria, in the German Empire,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
This invention relates to a writing tablet presenting as compared with the
writing slates ordinarily in use, the advantage of being cheaper, more durable, and
better adapted and more agreeable to write upon. With the ordinary writing
slates the slate pencil cuts into the slate and soon spoils it and make a very disagree-
able screeching noise which cannot be avoided. Further, after lengthy use the
slate becomes greasy and useless for writing upon. The invention consists in that
instead of slate, glass is employed for the writing tablet.
In the drawing Fig. 1 is a face view and Fig. 2 a vertical section of the writing
tablet of this invention mounted in á frame. The tablet proper consists of two
sheets a of glass separated from each other by a paper material b. The outer
surface of the two glass sheets is ground frosted and the inner surface of the same,
after having been furnished with red lines, coated over with dark coloured or black
glue or lac-dye whereby the glass sheets are held in place and at the same time have
given to them a slate like appearance. The edges of the sheets are painted over
with water proof lac-dye to prevent the penetration from the outside of moisture
in between the two glass sheets. These may also be connected together by
water-glass.
The writing tablet described does not possess the disadvantages above referred to
of the ordinary slate and does not require such a heavy pressure upon the pencil
when written upon.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim, is:
A writing tablet consisting of two sheets of glass separated by paper material
the outer surfaces of which sheets of glass are ground frosted and their inner
surfaces, provided with lines, coated over with black or dark glue or lac-dye,
substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 22nd day of February 1894.
CAPITAINE & VON HERTLING,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicants.
Improvements in Waist Belts.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Mar., 1894-Accepted, 14th Apr., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Waist Belts.
I, ALGERNON ARTHUR FRANCIS KENNETT of 238 Regent Street, London,-
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in waist belts for use by ladies as an
article of dress and consists of a belt made of leather or other suitable material
into which can be slipped a strip of silk or other suitable material, which silk can
be removed and changed when it is desired to wear a different colour or when it is.
desired to clean or renovate the silk. The advantage of this belt is that it can be used
with any colour costume it only being necessary for the wearer to place silk of the
colour to match the costume into the belt in the manner shewn.
Figure 1. shews the inside of the belt with the silk band appearing at one end:
and shewing the strap and buckle A & A' respectively by which means the belt is.
fastened in the ordinary manner.
Figure 2. is a representation of the outside of the belt shewing the silk band B..
partly drawn into position.
Along the outside of the belt are placed diagonal or crossed leather or other
suitable material strips E, under which the silk band is drawn until it reaches the
rosette C the end of which is tucked under and the belt is then ready for use and
after being buckled on in the ordinary way the rosette C is slipped into the slide D
so as to keep the front of the belt in position. The slide D made of leather or
other suitable material can be regulated according to the size of the waist so as to
always come into the middle.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A belt having an interchangeable band of silk or other suitable material kept in
position by diagonal or crossed strips of leather or other suitable material.
substantially as described.
Dated sk
CML 1004
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
J. E. EVANS-JACKSON & Co.,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in and relating to Furniture Castors.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 28th May, 1894-Accepted, 30th June, 1894
COME LETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Furniture Castors.
ALEXANDER THOMAS ELOURE of 9 Minden Road Anerley in the County of
Surrey 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 :-
The improvements according to my invention are devised mainly with a view to
allow of castors being more securely attached to the legs of chairs, settees, sofas,
couches, tables and other articles of furniture, than has hitherto been attainable..
Also, by the means which I adopt as hereunder described I minimise any liability
of the wood of the leg to split or fly at the point of juncture with the castor.
In order that the nature of my invention and the mode of carrying same into
effect may be the better understood, I have appended the accompanying sheet of
drawings in which Figure 1 is a side elevational view and Figure 2 a vertical.
sectional elevation of my improved device.
In accordance with my invention I form in the chair (or the like) foot, a vertical.
cavity A. extending upwards as shewn, to a suitable height above the top of the
castor socket B. The pivot pin C of the castor has either formed in one with or
attached thereto, the vertical solid extension piece, stem, pillar or abutment.
member D of any desired' configuration in cross section. In the present case it is
shewn cylindrical. In proceeding to affix the improved castor device, the vertical
stem piece D is inserted in the cavity A. The shell of the castor socket B has.
formed in it a suitable number of counter sunk holes E through which are passed
ordinary wood screws F the points of which enter, as shewn tapped recesses in D
and thereby, on being screwed home, the latter and the pivot pin C of the castor
carriage or bracket G are secured firmly in position.
I wish it to be understood that although I prefer to form the stem D in one with
or rigidly attached to the pivot pin C said stem D might be fixed to the base-
plate H of the castor socket B so as to allow of the essential feature in my
improvements namely the use of the stem D being adapted to and used in
connection with the present type of flat plate castors, wherein the screw or nail
holes are arranged circumferentially around the flange at top of the socket, said.
adaptation involving no extra labour in fixing.
By means of the method of fastening which I adopt not only as herein before
stated is any tendency of the wood to split reduced to a minimum, but, side strains.
in the castor are also provided against.
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 :-
In furniture castors the employment of the vertical central stem piece, pillar or
abutment member D substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth.
Dated this 5th day of May 1894.
H. HORNE & SONS,
Agents for Applicant.
An Apparatus for the Utilization of Mineral Oils for Heating Purposes.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Jan., 1894-Accepted, 7th Apr., 1894
CUMI LEIE DI MUIFICATION.
An Apparatus for the Utilization of Mineral Oils for Heating
Purposes.
FRED KEMPSTER 124 Upton Park Road Forest Gate Essex Architect's Assistant
does 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 is an apparatus; represented by the following drawings in.
which :-
Figure 1. shews the front elevation of fireplace with apparatus in position.
Figure 2. shews section through said fireplace.
Figure 3. shews plan of said fireplace.
Figure 4. shews the enlargement of delivery tube & iron trough.
The arrangement consists of an iron trough A inch wide by inch deep-
stopped at both ends, to be filled with loose asbestos fibre; a tank B. of metal or
earthenware fixed in any convenient position 2 or 3 inches above the level of trough
with a inch metal tube C therefrom to the said iron trough; this tube discharges
the oil from the tank into the trough the supply being regulated by a tap D on the
tube in any convenient position. The tank is provided with a screw plug and air
hole E for feeding. The grate being filled with asbestos blocks in the same manner
as for gas stoves, the fire is ready for lighting.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven--
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. For an apparatus for the utilization of mineral oils for heating purposes
substantially as herein described and shewn on the drawings hereunto attached.
Dated this First day of January 1894.
FRED KEMPSTER.