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Improvements in Saws for use in Cutting Salt.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Deo., 1897-Accepted, 5th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Saws for use in Cutting Salt.
I, JOHN BLIGHT HANNAFORD, of 26, North Street, Exeter, Provision Dealer, 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 saw to be employed for the cutting of salt, and pro-
vides a saw suitable for this purpose, which will be much more durable than those
at present in use.
Saws for this purpose are commonly made of zinc and rapidly get worn out owing
to the softness of the metal. Ordinary steel saws are not suitable for the purpose,
as they rapidly rust. I propose however to employ saws of steel made of the
ordinary shape, but in place of allowing the bare steel to come into contact with
the salt, I cover the metal with hard enamel. This enamel will not be in any way
injured by contact with the salt excepting by slow wear, and the steel is con-
sequently thoroughly protected from any action of the salt. Not only is the blade
of the saw enamelled but I also propose to enamel the handle which is made from
the same material as the blade. The handle consists of a loop shaped portion of
metal riveted to the end of the blade.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying drawing, which shows my improved saw in elevation.
A is the blade of the saw made of the shape commonly employed for salt saws.
The handle B is as above described of the same material and is riveted at 6 to the
end of the blade. The enamel completely covers, both the blade and the handle
so that none of the metal is exposed.
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) In an improved saw for use in cutting salt, covering the blade of the saw
with a layer of hard enamel protecting it from action by the salt substantially as
described.
(2) The improved salt saw formed from steel having both the handle and blade
covered by a layer of hard enamel, substantially as described and shown and for the
purposes specified.
Tad thin both dove of December 1807
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Jan., 1897-Accepted, 20th Mar., 1897

page_text: time the cork has been forced into the neck of the bottle, when the strain of the
spring causes the reversal of the motion of the screw, and compels thereby the
reascent of the corking plunger. When a new bottle has to be inserted for corking,
the spring c will be found to have lifted it sufficiently for the purpose.
The apparatus may be employed for corking any kind of bottle ordinarily used
for beer, wines, spirits and the like, it being necessary only to substitute the bottle
rest m, Figure 2, used for wine bottles, by a taller rest such as Figure 2B, m³, for
beer bottles or other shorter bottles.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. In apparatus for corking bottles, a screw rotating in a non-rotary nut in
combination with a corking plunger carried by the screw, a hooked finger rotating
with the screw, and a looped spring capable of being engaged by the hooked finger,
constructed and arranged substantially as and for the purpose herein before described
and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
2. An improved bottle corking apparatus constructed arranged and operating
substantially as hereinbefore described and as illustrated by the accompanying
drawings.
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Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
I, EDWIN BLAIN MELCHIOR, Watchmaker, of Los Angeles, in the County of Los
Angeles, and State of California, United States of America, 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 has relation to improvements in the construction of non-refillable
bottles, and the object is to provide a bottle of this class that will be useless for
commercial purposes after it has been originally filled; and the novelty consists
in the construction, combination and arrangement of the same as will be hereinafter
more fully described and particularly pointed out in the claim.
In the accompanying drawing the same reference numerals indicate the same
parts of the invention.
The figure in the drawing is a vertical section of my improved non-refillable
bottle.
1 represents the bottle, the neck of which is formed with an externally screw-
threaded collar 2, above which is an annular flange 3, and above said flange is a
similar, though smaller, externally screw-threaded collar 4, which terminates in a
plane surface 5, in the centre of which is the mouth of the bottle, and which
receives the usual cork 6.
The bottle is filled in the usual manner, the cork 6 inserted, and a fragile or
friable cap 7, having its screw-threaded neck 8 suitably coated with cement,
screwed on the collar 4. This glass cap 7 has the packer's name, monogram, or
trade-mark blown in its convex top, and it is formed with an annular recess 9,
which is the point of fracture when the cap is detached to remove the cork.
10 represents a spun metal cover, the screw-threaded mouth of which engages
the threaded collar 2 to protect the fragile cap 7 while the goods are in stock.
Although I have specifically described the construction and relative arrangement
of the several elements of my invention, I do not desire to be confined to the same,
as such changes or modifications may be made as clearly fall within the scope of
my invention, without departing from the spirit thereof.
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. As an improved article of manufacture, a bottle, the neck of which is provided
with a threaded collar 4, in combination with a threaded cap 7, formed with an
external annular recess 9, substantially as shown and described.
2. As an improved article of manufacture, a bottle, the neck of which is formed
with a threaded collar 2, an annular flange 3, a smaller threaded collar 4, and a
removable cork stopper, in combination with the threaded fragile cap 7, having the

page_text: external annular recess 9, and the threaded metal cover 10, substantially as shown
and described.
Dated this 25th day of May 1897
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Attachments to Braces for Suspending Trousers and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Feb., 1897-Accepted, 15th May, 1897
Attachments to Braces for Suspending Trousers and the like.
I, MAX SCHINDLER of 13 Magazinstrasse Berlin, Germany, Merchant, 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:
My invention relates to the construction of hooks or clasps for suspending trousers
and the like, and its object is to render the same suitable for use as substitutes for
buttons, thus avoiding the inconvenience arising from buttons breaking away through
the strain of the braces.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascertained,
reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar letters of
reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is an edge view, illustrating one form of the hook.
Fig. 2 is a side view of Fig. 1, partly in section.
Fig. 3 illustrates the method of attaching the same to the trousers.
Figs. 4, 5, 6, and 7, are edge views illustrating variations in the construction of the
hooks.
The invention consists essentially of two strips of tin or other metal a, or of one
strip bent together at the top, the upper end being bent together, as shown at 6 for
attachment to the braces. To the lower ends of the strips a are attached stiffening:
pieces c, c', consisting either of round or square pieces of metal, as shown in Figs. 1
to 5; or the ends may be stiffened by simply rolling up the strips, as shown in
Figs. 6 and 7, or in any other suitable manner. The stiffening pieces c, c', are fitted.
with several points, pins or needles d, d¹, placed opposite to and inclined towards each
other, and either driven, screwed, or otherwise inserted.
The strips a, a, may also be provided with fine points or pins before being turned
up, thus forming the hook of one complete piece, which may be fastened direct to the
brace by means of one of the ordinary buckles, or the like.
The material to be suspended is pushed upwards between the points or pins d, d²,
and, on pulling the same downwards and pinching the sides (if necessary) the pins.
enter the material and secure the attachment, as shown in Fig. 3.
In order to release the hook, it is necessary to push the material further up into the.
hook, and separate the sides, when the hook becomes free.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. The improved hooks for trousers and the like, substantially as described.
2. The manufacture and use of hooks for suspending trousers and the like, as.
substitutes for buttons, consisting of metallic strips, fitted or formed with stiffened
ends and points, pins, or needles, substantially as herein before described and.
illustrated by the drawings.
Dated 18th February 1897
Improved Compound or Composition specially adapted for Printers Inking Rollers and the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improved Compound or Composition specially adapted for Printers
Inking Rollers and the like.
I, JACOB WILLIAM WHITE of No. 167 and 181 Queen Victoria Street E.C. in the
City of London in the County of Middlesex Artistic and General Printer, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My Invention relates to improvements in printing Ink Rollers whereby in
the manufacturing of such by my process they are moulded in a cleanly clear
white composition as hereinafter described.
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Hitherto printing Ink Rollers have been manufactured of compositions the colors
of which are either of a black or darkish green shade such colors oft-times not
affording satisfaction as to the rollers entire freedom from any blur or speck of colour
thereby causing a repetition in washing off so as to prepare such rollers for any
color requiring to be used my invention therefore obviates all this difficulty by it
being of a clean white composition as before mentioned and such shewing on the
washing off of my White Roller will immediately detect any portion of color that
has not been removed such roller the color of which being white has not hitherto
been known in the trade. My roller is therefore moulded in the usual manner
of printing Ink Rollers but its composition is claimed to be of a far firmer.
nature more durable superior and of every necessary flexibility combined with
durability neither will it admit of its cracking or shrinking in time of use neither
is its surface destroyed in its application to any type then in use no matter whatever
color of luk is applied to its surface of my white printing Ink Roller such color or
colors will not in any way alter its white composition and any color which has been
placed upon its surface and then washed off it will be found to perfectly retain its
whiteness and ready for further use. In the manufacturing of my
printing Ink Roller I use the following ingredients such as the following-Gelatine-
Golden Syrup-Oxidine of Zinc-Glycerine and water in proportionate quantities
well mixed and heated then pouring same into the usual mould and left to gradually
cool, the various quantities of such ingredients will be hereinafter stated on the filing
of my Complete Specification. My White printing Ink Roller may be washed off
with a very small portion of turps and polished off with clean white well watered
rags by so doing it shews what iny invention is viz-a White printing Ink Roller
and is furthermore not affected by any climate or weather.
Dated this 20th day of July 1897.
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White

page_text: 2. The manufacture of a white composition capable of being moulded and used for
printing purposes as set forth.
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166 Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said J. W. White.
Combined Knock Down Boot Jack and Foot Stool.
Year: 1897

page_text: Combined Knock Down Boot Jack and Foot Stool.
I, JOHANNES LAUR, of 33 Prinzenstrasse, Berlin, Germany manufacturer, 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 want of a suitable support for the foot when lacing or buttoning up boots
has been very generally felt, ordinary chairs or window seats when utilised for
the purpose get scratched and damaged, whilst in any case the employment of a
boot-jack is necessary in pulling off the boots.
The present invention consists of a combined knock down or collapsing foot
rest and boot-jack as hereinafter particularly described.
And in order to render the present specification more easily intelligible refer-
ence is had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference
denote similar parts throughout the several views: -
Fig. 1 is a sectional side elevation of the device,
Fig. 2 an end elevation,
Fig. 3 a plan and
Fig. 4 a detail elevation showing the arrangement of the hinges and fastenings.
The device consists of the side walls b b to the lower part of which is attached
the boot-jack a having the usual recess. Between the said walls at the upper
part is arranged the foot rest c. The boot-jack is hinged to the wall bat d d¹ and
the plate or board forming the foot rest c is also hinged to the same wall at d² d³.
The opposite sides of the boot-jack and foot-rest are supported on and attached
to the opposite wall b¹ by means of ledges e e and lugs f on the jack and rest, said
lugs being advantageously perforated and adapted to engage behind lugs h¹ on the
ledges e said latter lugs being provided with set screws as at h which may be
screwed down or through the orifices of the lugs f and thus the whole secured
together.
In travelling or for transport the screws are taken out and the jack and rest
turned up against the wall b whereupon the other wall b¹ is laid on the whole.
Thus the device takes up very little room and may be easily and conveniently
transported.
The present invention is not confined strictly to the particular means described
whereby the parts are secured together as any other well known means may be
employed. The device may also be made of any suitable material.
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:
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The combination of a knock down boot-jack and foot-stool or rest, supported

page_text: hinged, the said rest being superposed as regards the jack, in the manner and for
the purpose substantially as described.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
An Improved Form of Chimney Can or Ventilator.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Form of Chimney Can or Ventilator.
THOMAS THORBURN, 11, Back Lane, off King Street, Kilmarnock, Ventilating
Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A tube made of sheet steel or other metal, fireclay, terra-cotta or such substance,
is formed with four or more tubes on outside, placed downwards from top. An
aperture is formed in the large tube, at the bottom of these outer tubes, communi-
cating with four or more tubes in in the inside of the chimney can or ventilator.
There is a cap on top of large tube. When a current of air descends on the
chimney can or ventilator, it descends the outer tubes, and ascends the inner
tubes, causing a strong up current.
Dated this 22nd day of December 1897
An Improved Form of Chimney Can or Ventilator.
THOMAS THORBURN, Roslyn, Braeside Street, Kilmarnock, Ventilating Engineer,
late of 11, Back Lane, off King Street, Kilmarnock, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
A tube made of sheet steel or other metal, fireclay, or terra-cotta, is formed with
four or more tubes on outside, as illustrated on drawing section Fig. 1 and plan
Fig. 2, by letters a a placed downwards from top. An aperture C is formed in
the large tube, near the bottom of these outer tubes, communicating with four or
more tubes bb in the inside of the chimney can or ventilator. There is a cap d
on top of large tube. When a current of air descends on the chimney can or
ventilator, it descends the outer tubes and ascends the inner tubes, causing a
strong up current. Small tubes E E discharge water which may form in outer
tubes.
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. An improved form of chimney can or ventilator, to prevent down draught in
chimneys or ventilating shafts.

page_text: 2. A chimney can or ventilator having vertical outer and inner tubes as
described,
3. Converting a down draught into a positive up current by means of an
arrangement of tubes as described and illustrated in drawings Figs. 1 and 2.
Dated this 23rd day of September 1898.
THOMAS THORBURN.
Improvements in Bottles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 19th Feb., 1898
COME LEIE DIECIFICATION,
Improvements in Bottles.
I, HERBERT BARRY FITZ SIMON, of Wapella, in the County of Assiniboia, North
West Territories, Canada, Manufacturers' Agent, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained, in and by the following statement:-
My invention relates to improvements in anti-refilling bottles.
The object of my invention is to provide a bottle with a device which, after the
bottle has been filled, cannot be emptied until the top of the bottle has
been broken off and with it, the device itself, and after this is done, it
is apparent that should any refilling of the bottle be attempted, it will be immedi-
ately detected. A further object is to provide a device of this character, which
will be neat and attractive in appearance, durable in its construction, and simple
in its operation.
To these ends, my invention consists in the improved construction and com-
bination of parts, hereinafter fully described, and particularly pointed out in the
claims.
In the drawings, in which similar letters of reference indicate similar parts in
all of the figures.
Figure 1 is a sectional view of the head of an ordinary bottle, showing my
improved device for preventing the refilling of the bottle.
Figure 2 is a view showing in detail the various parts which form my improved
device.
A designates a bottle of ordinary construction having the neck a and top a¹.
These parts are made similar to the general form of bottles, it being the object of
the invention, to provide, after the device has been removed, a bottle of the
ordinary construction, which may be used for other purposes.
The bottle when blown or moulded, is formed with the neck and top as herein-
before set forth, but in addition to this, there is formed with the top, an exten-
sion a², having its opening of the same size as the opening in the neck a. The
extension a² is longer than the top a¹, and is provided, on its inner periphery, with
an annular opening a³, for a purpose hereinafter set forth. The outer periphery
of the top a¹ and extension a², at the point where they are joined, is reducted, as
shown at a, in order that the same may form the line of break, when the extension
is broken off of the top.
B designates my improved stopper, which is composed of the stopper 6, the
pin 6 and the spring 63. The stopper, which is preferably made of glass, is pro-
vided with an inwardly extending opening b³, within which the spring 62 and
pin bare adapted to be placed.
After a bottle has been filled, a cork C is pushed down into the neck until its
top is on a line with, or just below the reduced portion a', after which the stopper b,
with the spring and pin inserted in the opening 63, is pushed downward into the
extension until the pin 6' is on a level with the annular opening a³, when the spring
will act to force the pin outward into the annular opening, and as the top of the
Improved Spring Tyre for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improved Spring Tyre for Cycles and other Vehicles.
I ALFRED NEWDIGATE, of 27 Clarendon Square, Leamington, gentleman do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The invention consists in the combination of a coil (close or open) of flat spring
steel or wire, or of a series of spring steel cylinders, attached to the hollow rim of a
wheel by an internal band or wire, and enclosing a hoop of spring steel or other
material whose diameter is nearly that of the outer circumference of the tyre.
Outside the coil or cylinders may be fixed another resilient hoop with or without a
tread of leather or rubber; and a casing to protect them from dirt and wet.
1007

page_text: and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
An improved spring tyre constructed of a resilient hoop combined with a spring
coil in such a manner that the pressure upon any part of the tyre shall cause it to
yield at the point of contact and simultaneously bring into play the spring of the 5
entire coil.
An Improvement in Pegs for Boots and Shoes."
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Nov., 1897-Accepted, 24th Dec., 1897
"An Improvement in Pegs for Boots and Shoes."
I, THÉODORE RIVIERRE, of Creil (Oise) France, 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 pegs for boots and shoes as they are now made, always present conical or
pyramidal points which by the action of the hammer driving them in against the
iron last, become crushed without forming effective rivets and consequently with-
out giving much strength, the slight swell resulting from the crushing action
being insufficient to hold in the peg.
My invention relates to an improvement in pegs which obviates this objection,
by a slight flattening of the point of the peg so as to give it an elongated elliptical
section before cutting it off.
In order to obtain this lengthening and flattening, I employ knives each having
a semi-elliptical form, as shewn to a considerably enlarged scale in perspective by
Fig. 1 and in plan by Fig. 2 of the annexed drawing, whence it results that when the
wire A of circular section comes between the knives B and C it is first flattened
by the pressure of the knives as they approach until they come quite together,
the fins being cut off at the moment of contact of the knives.
By this preliminary flattening is formed a peg such as is shewn to a considerably
enlarged scale in side view Fig. 3. edge view Fig. 4 and section on 1-2 in Fig. 5,
having a widened and flattened point which when driven is curved back on the
iron last taking the form of a hook os shewn in ig. 6, giving much more solidity
than results from the usual crushing of pegs having round or square points.
The apparatus which I employ is that used for ordinary points, with nothing
special in its action.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
A peg for a boot or shoe having its end flattened and widened, substantially as
and for the purpose set forth.
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Namba 1907
Improvements in Containers for Mucilage.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Containers for Mucilage.
I, FREDERICK FORSTER TAYLOR, of 174, Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Chapel,
near Stockport, Warehouseman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is the construction of a container for mucilage
which shall be more cleanly in use and which shall not be readily upset.
In carrying out my invention I form the bottom of the container with an
extension after the manner of a saucer and by this means any mucilage which
may run down the outside of the container is prevented from coming in contact
with the desk or other article upon which such container may be placed. I may
also provide the same with a handle and in this manner I am enabled to construct
a container for mucilage which is always cleanly in use and the extra width of
bottom gives the same more stability.
Improvements in Containers for mucilage.
I, FREDERICK FORSTER TAYLOR, of 174, Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Chapel,
near Stockport, Warehouseman, 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 this invention is the construction of a container for mucilage
which shall be more cleanly in use & which shall not be readily upset.
To enable me better to describe my invention, I have annexed drawings to
which I will refer with the assistance of the figs. and letters marked thereon.
Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan of my improved mucilage con-
tainer. In carrying out my invention I form the bottom of the container A with
an extension B after the manner of a saucer, and by this means any mucilage
that may run down the outside of the container is prevented from coming in
contact with the desk or other article upon which such container may be placed.
I also provide the handle C which prevents the hands being soiled when
moving the container from place to place and in this manner I am enabled to
construct a container for mucilage which is always cleanly in use and the extra
width of bottom gives the same more stability than has hitherto been practicable
in such articles.

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:-
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Firstly. The use and application of a container for mucilage having an extended
bottom as and for the purposes hereinbefore described and illustrated on the
accompanying drawing.
Secondly. The combination of container A. and extended bottom B with or
without the handle C as, and for the purposes herein before described and illus-
trated on the accompanying drawing.
Improvements in Brakes for Hallway wagons au
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in Brakes for Hallway wagons auu
I ALFRED EVAN MORGAN of 112 Broadwell Road Oldbury in the County of
Worcester Draughtsman do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention has reference to those brakes that are used for railway wagons and
similar vehicles and which can very readily be applied to the wheels from either side
of the wagon the brake levers being at the cross corners, and so making the brake
levers right handed on both sides and thus preventing waste of time or mistakes as
is the case when the brake levers are right and left handed.
In describing my invention I take any ordinary brake lever and hanger with the
usual double lever and shaft and push rods attached thereto in any convenient
manner, the said shaft being carried to or near the centre of the wagon, the end of
which is carried by a suitable hanger suspended from the main framing on the end
of the said shaft and fixed thereto is a toothed quadrant of steel, iron or other
suitable metal. Above the said toothed quadrant and engaging in the teeth of the
same is a similar toothed quadrant which is carried by a shaft above the aforesaid
shaft that carries the bottom quadrant. The shaft that carries the top quadrant is
carried to the other side of the wagon and is suspended from the sole bar.
Both of these shafts at their outer ends are fixed to suitable brake levers for
applying the brake, but the brake lever that is fixed to the top shaft is preferably
projected a suitable distance beyond the centre of the shaft and to the end of which
is secured a connecting rod that is carried to the other side of the wagon and fixed
to the other brake lever.
In a modification of my invention instead of having the quadrants vertical I may
form the same horizontal or in any other convenient position.
In a further modification instead of using the aforesaid quadrants I may form
short levers on each of the shafts and then couple the ends of these said short levers
together by means of a pair of links or in any other suitable manner.
My improved brake works as follows; I will suppose the brake is required to
be applied from the side of the wagon that carries the bottom shaft and quadrant in
which case the shunter would raise the brake lever slightly and then pull outwardly
and then lower the same till the blocks are applied and the lip on the lever is
engaged in the teeth of the rack and at the same time the bottom quadrant would
gear in the teeth of the top quadrant and so produce the same movement to the
lever on the other side of the wagon by means of the said quadrants and connecting
rod, or in using the brake lever that is carried by the top shaft the same action is
required to apply the brake to the wheels. When the brake has been applied and
the lip engaged in the teeth of the rack on one side of the wagon the same can be
released by the lever on the other side of the wagon.

page_text: and K and the rod M connecting them so that they can be moved in opposite
directions horizontally substantially as set forth.
3. The construction shown on the drawing.
An Improvement in Fenders and the like for Domestic Hearths.
Year: 1897

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Fenders and the like for Domestic Hearths.
I, JOSEPH EARLE, of Heath Street South Birmingham, in the County of
Warwick, Tube 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:-
Hearth rugs and carpets when used with fenders or curbs as heretofore usually
constructed, are liable to curl or turn upward at the edge next the fender or curb
(hereinafter called a fender), and this invention has reference to a construction of
fender designed to obviate this disadvantage as I shall now describe with reference
to the accompanying drawing wherein Figs. 1 and 2 show in front and cross
section respectively, so much of a fender as is necessary to illustrate my improve-
ment therein.
In order that the edge of a carpet and hearth rug next the fender may be
prevented from rising, the front of the fender 1 is formed at the lower part thereof
with a groove or recess 2 that extends entirely along the front of the fender and is
open on its front and lower sides and at each end so that when the fender is placed
upon a hearth, the adjacent edge of a carpet and hearth rug can readily enter the
said groove or recess, as shown, so as to be protected by the overhanging portion
of the fender, the height of which from the bottom 4 that rests upon the hearth is
such as to be only just above the rug, or it may be such as to rest upon and hold
down the adjacent edge of the rug and the carpet below. The sides or ends of the
fender may be correspondingly grooved or recessed as shown, so as to overlap the
adjacent portions of a carpet that has been cut to fit the hearth and fender.
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:-
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A fender or the like constructed with an open groove or recess 2 extending
entirely along the lower part of its front side and also it may be along its sides or
ends, substantially as described and shown for the purpose specified.
Dated this 17th day of Mov 1807
Dated this 17th day of May 1807
For the Applicant,
W. LLOYD WISE,
46 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agent.
An Improved Process for Making Coke from Anthracite and similar Coal.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 15th May, 1897-Accepted, 3rd July, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Process for Making Coke from Anthracite and
similar Coal.
I, LLEWELLYN JOHN DAVIES of 8 Wordsworth Avenue, Cardiff in the County
of Glamorgan, Analytical 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:-
This invention relates to an improved process for making coke from anthracite
coal or coal of a similar nature, and it consists in mixing the coal in a powdered
form with a suitable proportion of pitch or tar or both in combination, the object
being to obtain a binding coke of a porous nature and of a good lustre.
I am aware that anthracite can be coked if it is ground into a fine powder and
pressed before coking, but owing to the small percentage of volatile matter in the
coal as compared with the fixed carbon the product is so dense and fragile that it
is practically useless.
According to my invention I mix with the powdered coal a suitable proportion
of either pitch or tar or both in combination. I find that if pitch alone is used 20%
is a suitable proportion and if tar alone is used 25% is a suitable proportion, but if
pitch and tar are both employed I use say 10% of pitch and 15% of tar.
The coal is reduced to a powder by suitable machinery and is then mixed with the
pitch tar in any suitable mixing machine. The mixture thus produced is then
subjected to the ordinary process of coking and the by-products collected if desired.
and
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) The improved process for making coke from anthracite coal and coal of a
similar nature, as herein specified.
(2) An improved process for making coke from anthracite and similar coal,
consisting in mixing the coal in a powdered form with a suitable proportion of
pitch or tar and in coking the mixture thus produced by the ordinary coking
process, as set forth.
T: 1541 1 V 1007
ie 15th day of May 1807.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
An Eccentric Pedal Crank for Bicycles, Tricycles, and other Vehicles.
Year: 1897

page_text: An Eccentric Pedal Crank for Bicycles, Tricycles, and other Vehicles.
:
I, DANIEL WILLIAMS Certificated Engineer, 117 High Street, Barry, South
Wales, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows;-
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c
A slotted crank, to two, three or more inches an eccentric strap or straps, fixed
to crank below the slot, by conical pin working in balls the eccentric strap encirling
length of slot, a sheave working loosely in strap with ball bearings the pedal being
fastened to sheave a pim' is fixed to sheave out of centre, with conical roller working
on ball bearings, which passes through the crank, working freely in slot, the pin
fastened in sheave fixed in horizontal position with pedal, the foot keeping pedal
in horizontal position, will allow the sheave pin to travel up and down the slot in
crank, as the crank revolves, giving greater leverage on downward tread, and
reducing on the upward tread, by putting foot on other side of pedal, will give
greater leverage for back peddaling down hill.
1007
I, DANIEL WILLIAMS, of 38 Windsor Road, Penarth, late of 117 High Street,
Barry, South Wales, 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 this invention is to obtain a greater leverage during the effective
portion of the stroke than during the non-effective portion.
Figure 1 is a side elevation of the pedal crank when it is in a horizontal position
during the non-effective or up-stroke and Figure 2 is a similar view during the
effective or down-stroke. Figures 3 and 4 are side elevations when the pedal
crank is vertical at the beginning and end respectively of the down stroke.
Figure 5 is a front elevation of Figure 3. Figures 6, 7 and 8 are a side elevation,
a front elevation and a plan of the treadle and eccentric. Figures 9 and 10 are
a side elevation and front elevation of the eccentric strap.
a is the crank shaft and b the crank fixed to it. c is the eccentric strap pivotted
at b to the crank b. d is the eccentric sheave having pivotted to it the roller d
working in the slot. 2 in the crank b. e is the treadle fixed to the eccentric
sheaved by rivets e¹.
Preferably all the bearings are provided with rings of balls in the usual way.

page_text: By turning the treadle over and placing the foot on the other tread the increased
leverage is obtained for back pedalling during the up stroke.
.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is-
1. The combination of a crank shaft, a crank fixed to it, an eccentric strap
pivotted to the crank, an eccentric sheave in the strap, means for making one point.
of the eccentric move in a line with the crank, and a treadle carried by the
eccentric.
2. Pedal cranks substantially as described and shown in the drawings.
DANIEL WILLIAMS.
An Improved Rack for Suspending Hats and other Articles in Public Buildings and other places.
Year: 1897

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Rack for Suspending Hats and other Articles in Public
Buildings and other places.
DOUGLAS MANNINGTON, Heath House, The Broadway, Bexley Heath, Kent,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The suspender hat rack is placed beneath the seat or under the front book shelf
as desired & consists of two parallel gutta percha or india rubber cords united at
intervals by cross bands of elastic band, the frame being screwed under seat through
eight holes made in the ends of said cords & the hat is placed with the cords under
brims which holds it in place firmly. The rack can be used for any article &
may be made of any suitable materials.
Dated this 21st day of October 1897.
An Improved Rack for Suspending Hats and other Articles in Public
Buildings and other places.
I, DOUGLAS MANNINGTON, Heath House, The Broadway, Bexley Heath, Kent,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement:-
The suspender hat rack is placed beneath the seat or under the front book-shelf
as desired, and consists of two parallel gutta percha or india-rubber cords united at
intervals by cross bands of elastic band, the frame being screwed under seat through
eight holes made in the ends of said cords and the hat is placed with the cords under
brims which hold it in place firmly. The rack can be used for any article and
may be made of any suitable material.
In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will now refer to the
annexed drawings, in which :-
Figure 1. is a plan view of the under-side of a seat to which my hat suspender
is attached.
Figure 2. side elevation.
a are two cords of elastic material such as india-rubber which are secured to
the seat by any convenient means, such as screws b. c are cross bands connecting the
cords at intervals, the hat being supported as shewn in Figures 1 and 2 upon
the cords a. By the use of elastic cords the placing of a hat on and its removal
from the suspender or holder is facilitated.

page_text: Although I have, for purposes of illustration, shewn one hat in position, the
lengths of the cords may be varied as required, and need not necessarily be fixed
underneath a seat as they may be fixed in any other convenient position.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. A suspender for hat rack consisting of flexible cords secured to the under-
side of the seat or other convenient position, said cords being connected at intervals
by bands or the like, the hat being supported upon the flexible cords.
1
1 1000
Improvement in the Manufacture of Igniting-pills for Illuminating Gas
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 22nd Oct., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in the Manufacture of Igniting-pills for Illuminating
Gas,,
We, EDUARD JURGENS, of Kl., Backerstrasse 7, Hamburg, Germany, Merchant,
and JULIUS FRIEDRICH CHARLES JURGENS, of Oelkersallee, 35, Altona, Germany,
Mechanical Engineer, and TIE AUTOMATIC UNIVERSAL GASLIGHTER LIMITED, of
Throgmorton House, 18, Copthall Avenue, in the City of London, 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 hitherto known bodies for automatically igniting illuminating gas and
composed of platinum-black or of small pieces of meerschaum impregnated with
platinic chloride and then rendered red-hot by means of carburetted hydrogen
gas, lose their capacity for igniting in a short time: the former soon lose their
porosity; and, in the first place, the latter are not sufficiently porous to be able
to take up sufficient platinic chloride, whilst, in the second place their meerschaum
is greatly injured by the high temperature.
Now this invention relates to a process for the manufacture of igniting-bodies
having platinum-black, carriers that are more porous and less affected by high
temperatures. According thereto there are taken 48 to 50 parts by weight of
pure and finely levigated infusorial earth (siliceous marl-such as is employed
in the manufacture of dynamite-which, as is well known, is capable of taking
up 1 times its weight of liquid) alone or with an addition of about 4% of
carbonate of magnesium, or kaolin, and a binding agent, and the mass is stirred
up with water and well kneaded, and from this plastic mass there are formed
small pills which are dried in the air. These pills are then rendered red hot in
a suitable furnace such as a muffle-furnace and are impregnated, whilst in a per-
fectly dry condition, with platinic chloride until they have taken up 50 parts
by weight of pure platinum. Then the pills are again dried in the air, and
afterwards heated with exclusion of air in a current of pure dry hydrogen or
water gas, so as to convert the platinic chloride into platinum-black, which then
remains in the pores of the pills in a state of extremely fine subdivision.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is:-
A process for the manufacture of igniting-pills for illuminating-gas, consisting
in forming extremely porous pills, which are unaffected by high temperatures,
from 48 to 50 parts by weight of pure siliceous marl, rendering the pills red

page_text: hot and impregnating them with platinic chloride until their weight is about
doubled, and converting the platinic chloride into platinum-black by heating
the pills in a current of pure dry hydrogen or water gas with exclusion of air.
Dated this 16th day of December 1897.
For the Applicant,
W. LLOYD WISE,
46. Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., Chartered Patent Agent.
Weapon Sheath for Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd July, 1897-Accepted, 28th Aug., 1897
Weapon Sheath for Cycles.
I, OSKAR EULITZ, of 77A Andreas Strasse, Berlin, in the German Empire,
Turner, 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 holder for sticks or the like for cycles.
In order to enable the cyclist to protect himself from the attacks of dogs or of
robbers, many cyclists are accustomed to carry a riding whip, a life preserver, or
a similar weapon with them which is usually carried in one hand, which, however,
is inconvenient in the steering of the cycle. My invention is designed to obviate
this drawback, and to provide a holder which is illustrated in the accompanying
drawing. This holder consists essentially of a tubular sheath of metal or other
suitable material A (Figure 2) attachable to the steering bar, as shewn in Figure 3,
by means of the clip B, and in which the weapon may be placed as in a sheath.
By way of example there is shewn in the drawing (Figure 1) a piece of round
rubber fastened in a handle which weapon is known as a life preserver.
The
withdrawal of the weapon from the sheath of my invention, as also the return
thereof to its place, is very easily effected by the rider.
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. In cycles a sheath attached to the steering bar by means of a spring clip for
the reception of a weapon such as a cane, whip, life preserver, or the like,
substantially as described.
2. In combination with a cycle the sheath for a weapon substantially as described
and shewn in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 2nd day of July 1897.
W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.