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Improved Strips for Use as Suspensory Loops for Garments.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Jan., 1894-Accepted, 3rd Mar., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Strips for Use as Suspensory Loops for Garments.
I, ALBERT KAHN of Von der Tannstr., Munich in the German Empire,
Merchant do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
This invention relates to a clothes suspending strip provided with a metali
insertion or stiffenėr.
Hitherto suspending strips for attachment to wearing apparel have generally been
of woollen, silk and like material and wear through in a short time. The chain.
suspenders which have lately come into much use have not this disadvantage but they
damage the wearing apparel by tearing it at the points of attachment and they
further prevent a smooth fit over the underneath apparel.
The suspending strip of this invention combines the advantages of both the aforesaid
clothes suspending strips without their disadvantages. Referring to the drawing
it consists of a metal strip a (Fig. 1) sewn or woven into braid or other fabric b, and
provided at the ends with holes c for sewing the suspending strip so formed on to the
apparel, or instead of the strip a of sheet metal a metal wire a¹ (Fig. 2) bent round
several times may be used. The several metals such as iron, brass, aluminium,.
etcetera are suitable for the purpose.
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 clothes suspending strip characterised by a braid or strip of fabric in which is
inserted, a metallic strip perforated at the ends for sewing purposes or a multiple:
bent wire, substantially as described and shewn.
Dated this 26th der of January 189.1
THOMAS R. SHILLITO,
89, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Dec., 1894-Accepted, 5th Jan. 1895
I, MAX STEFANI, of Werder Strasse 24, Dresden, in the German Empire,
Student, 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 provide an improved screw-key by which
tightening or loosening of a nut can be effected without withdrawing the key
therefrom.
The invention is illustrated by the accompanying drawings of which Figure 1 is
a plan and Figure 2 a side view partly in section of the improved screw-key.
The screw-key is composed of a long lever handle e and a nut embracing shell a
formed at its centre to correspond with the contour of the nut and secured on one-
end of said handle. The outer side of the shell a is cylindrical and has a ring of
ratchet teeth b formed around it at its mid length. Bearing against each side of
this ring and surrounding the shell a is an outer guiding ring c. Each guiding
ring c is formed with an extension d by which it is secured to the handle e of the
screw-key and between these extensions a bolt is fixed on which a pawl y is.
pivoted, a spring i being secured at h on the handle and bearing against said pawl
to keep it in contact with the teeth b.
The action of the screw-key is as follows:-
The key is placed over the nut and by turning the key in the direction of the
arrow the nut is strung upon its bolt. After the first turn of the nut spanned by
the key has been completed the key need not be removed, but is drawn back in
the same manner as a ratchet drill whereby the pawl glides over the teeth b and
finally drops into engagement with the teeth to perform a further turning or
tightening of the nut.
Should the loosening of a nut become necessary the screw-key is inverted before
being placed on the nut.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inveu-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
A screw-key composed of a polygonal nut embracing shell on the outer side of
which is formed a ring of ratchet teeth, a handle secured on the extensions of
guiding rings surrounding said shell and a spring pressed pawl pivoted between.
said extensions and engaging the ratchet teeth, substantially as described.
Dated this 30th day of November 1894.
WALLACE FAIRWEATHER,
Chartered Patent Agent,
62, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Agent for the Applicaut.
Improvements in Presses for Making Loom Pickers.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Nov., 1894--Accepted, 15th Dec., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Presses for Making Loom Pickers.
We, JAMES MUIR, of 117 Greenhead Street, Glasgow, Manufacturer, and
JAMES KELLY of 172 Bellfield Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow, Mechanic, 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 presses for compressing the leather pickers used in
looms and its object is to improve their construction.
In our invention, we, in order to gain additional power, make the press with one
hinged side which is acted on by a cam lever or its equivalent.
And in order that our said invention may be properly understood we have
hereunto appended an explanatory sheet of drawings, whereon,
Fig. 1 is a front elevation of the improved press.
Fig. 2 is a plan of the same.
Fig. 3 is a cross section on the line a-a Fig. 2.
Referring to the drawings:-
a is the sole plate which is bolted to the bench b. The mould or die, which is or
may be bolted to the sole plate a, is a rectangular box c, one of the sides c¹ of
which is movable. e is the usual front screw, the cross head with top screw g and
cross bracket, and i, j, k, l are removable die blocks.
In our invention the side c¹ is pivotted or hinged on the stud m. n is a
strengthening cover plate which may be fitted on the top side of the box and over
the hinged part of the side c'. The hand lever o which has a cam shaped end o¹ is
fulcrumed on the stud p.
The die blocks and other fittings of the press are the same as usual.
With this arrangement when the picker is inserted in the press the screw
with
its bracket his brought into action so as to press on the die block which is laid on
top of the picker; then the lever o is pulled so as to gradually close the hinged
side and exert a powerful side pressure on the picker; finally the screw e is
turned so as to exert a pressure lengthwise on the picker.
By the use of the cam-lever o and pivotted side c a very powerful pressure with
a small expenditure of force can be obtained.
The dotted lines, Fig. 2 show the pivotted side c¹ and the lever o in the open
position and the full lines show them in the closed position.
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
consider novel and desire to claim is :-
1. A picker press having one of its sides hinged or pivotted and acted on by a
cam lever or its equivalent substantially as hereinhefore described with reference
to the drawings annexed.
2. The general arrangement or combination of parts of the improved picker
press, substantially as hereinbefore described and shown on the drawings annexed.
Dated this 10th day of November 1894.
H. D. FITZPATRICK,
70, Wellington Street, Glasgow, Agent.
Improvements in the Method of Glazing and Securing Glass in Frames.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Aug., 1894-Accepted, 13th Oct., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Method of Glazing and Securing Glass
in Frames.
I, CARL JOST, of 69, Kransenstrasse, Berlin, in the Empire of Germany,
Manufacturer of Artistic Glass Ware, 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 secure glass or the like in frames having
grooves on both sides, in such a manner that the glass or the like does not come
in contact with the frame, and to keep the dust and water out of the interior of the
building by way of entering between the glass and frame.
In the accompanying drawings
Fig. 1 represents a view of a metallic window frame constructed in a manner
suitable for my improved method of glazing...
Fig. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion of the same, and
Fig. 3 a sectional detail through line X. X.
The invention consists in the method of securing glass or the like into shaped
metallic frames provided with grooves, and in order to make the glazing durable
and prevent the chipping of the glass a. by coming in contact with the metallic
frame b. layers of cork or other suitable flexible material c. are put into the
grooves of the metallic trames for supporting the glass, after which the joints in
the grooves are filled with putty, thus securing the glass a. in the grooves of the
frames in a manner that dust and water are prevented beating through, the joints
at the mitres are soldered after the glass is inserted.
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,
The method of securing glass or the like in a suitable metallic frame provided
with a groove and filled in with an elastic support c. for the purpose and
substantially in the manner as shown and herein before described.
Dated this 29th day of August 1894.
JOHN WAUGH,
Agent.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 7th June, 1894--Accepted, 7th July, 1894
I, MAXIMILIAN VILLARET, of Hermühlheim, near Cologne, in the Empire of
Germany, Works Manager, 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 :-
It is well known to everyone conversant with building construction that it is a.
troublesome work, and one requiring much time, to face a large surface of wall
with the small facing bricks heretofore in use, and that great care is required to.
make the bricks adhere properly.
Facing bricks of larger surface than those generally in use have been universally
desired, not only for the purpose of quickening the performance of the work, but
also on account of the greater diversity of surface that could thereby be obtained..
For example the old small sizes could be alternated with larger sizes, or the smaller
bricks might be used in small surfaces or members and the larger in greater surfaces.
or members.
In the drawings hereto annexed
Figure 1 is an elevation, and Figure 2 a cross section, of my new or improved.
facing brick.
Figure 3 is an elevation of a wall faced with such bricks,
Figure 4 is a vertical section, and Figure 5 a horizontal section, of the same wall.
The brick is of an ✓ shaped section; its front vertical part forms the facing
part and the horizontal part a tooth or bond which fits into and is built in with the:
rest of the wall.
My new or improved facing brick forms a firmer and more solid bond with the
rest of the brickwork than does the old brick, besides which it strengthens the wall,.
and its thickness can be taken into account in calculating the strength of the wall.
in which it is used.
•
The outer surface of the brick may be left of its natural colour, or be-tinted
with any desired colour, or it may be glazed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said.
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
The new or improved facing brick having a right angled or shaped section.
the front or vertical part of which forms the facing surface, and has a depth equal
to twice or more times the thickness of a course of bricks, and the back or
horizontal part of which forms a bonding tooth which is built into the wall and
has the same thickness as the other bricks composing the back or inner part of
such wall, as described with reference to the annexed drawings.
Dated this Tch day of Ju 1094.
Dated this Ɑy OI June 1994.
M. VILLARET,
Per W. H. Beck,
115, Cannon Street, London, Agent.
M. VILLARET,
Per W. H. Beck,
115, Cannon Street, London, Agent.
Improvements in Pneumatic Tires for the Wheels of Velocipedes and other Vehicles.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Dec, 1894-Accepted, 26th Jan., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pneumatic Tires for the Wheels of Velocipedes
and other Vehicles.
I, CHRISTIAN STOLDT, 50 Jagerstiasse, St Pauli, Hamburg, in the Empire of
Germany, 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 a pneumatic tire which is especially characterized by
the resistance which its compressed-air tube offers to puncturing and other injury,
and also by the cheapuess with which it may be manufactured.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing by means of a trans-
verse section.
The compressed-air tube a is surrounded by a layer of linen. Outside this is a
thin strip of celluloid, around which is the outer covering consisting of two
layers d and e of impregnated linen. The celluloid strip by its elasticity adapts
itself to any yielding of the tire, and by its toughness and resistance prevents any
damage to the au-tube a by sharp stones, broken glass, nails, thorns, etc. By thus
inserting a celluloid strip, the risk of damage to the compressed-air tube is reduced
to the lowest possible degree.
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 [
claim is.
A pneumatic tue for the wheels of velocipedes and other vehicles, consisting
of a compressed-air tube a, a linen cover b, a celluloid insertion c, and layers d and e
of impregnated linen forming the outer cover, substantially as described.
Dated the 24th day of December 1894.
D. YOUNG & Co.,
11 & 12, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.
An Improved Closet Seat or Cover.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Sept., 1894-Accepted, 27th Oct., 1894
CUMI LEIN DIECIFICATION.
An Improved Closet Seat or Cover.
I KARL HOEFELMAYR of Aich near Kempten in the Empire of Germany,
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
The object of this invention is to provide an improved closet seat or cover to
form a surface upon an ordinary closet seat so that the person of any one sitting
thereon may not come in contact with the ordinary wooden or other seat but each
person may have or expose a fresh surface upon which to be seated.
The improved seat or cover is illustrated in the annexed drawing in plan in Fig. 1
and in section in Fig. 2, the said figures showing also the ordinary fixed seat and
frame to which the improved seat or cover is applied.
The improved seat or cover consists of a number of sheets of waterproof paper
or fabric which may be impregnated, covered, or treated with antiseptic or
disinfectant materials, and placed one upon the other to form a block, the edges
being connected along the back in any suitable way. Around the orifice a which
is cut through the sheets to coincide with the ordinary orifice of the closet seat,
the edges of the sheets are bent down somewhat conically and along the front
edges of the sheets the latter are also bent over as at b to cover the front edge of
the ordinary closet seat. These downwardly bent parts will cause the improved
seat or cover to maintain its position without other fastenings, and will prevent
the person coming in contact with any other than the surface of the uppermost
sheet. By removing the topmost sheet a fresh surface may be at any time exposed
until the block is exhausted.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is ;-
An improved closet seat or cover consisting of a number of superposed water-
proof paper or other sheets coinciding with one another and suitably secured
together so that the uppermost is at any time removable, same having downward
bent edges around the orifice a and along the front or exterior edge b for the
purposes described.
Dated this 1st dos of Cantamhan 1004
R. HADDAN,
Of the Firm of Herbert Haddan & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, W.C., Agent to Applicant.
Improvements in Hair Curlers and Wavers.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Dec., 1894-Accepted, 2nd Mar., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Hair Curlers and Wavers.
I, CHARLES LEWIS, of No. 17 Victoria Grove, Gloucester Road, Kensington, in
the County of Middlesex, Hairdresser, 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 the construction of hair curlers or wavers as I shall
describe referring to the accompanying drawing.
Fig. 1 is a perspective of one form of curler according to my invention, Fig. 2
shews it engaging a lock of hair.
It consists of a central stem A having at one end an eye through which passes a
wire B bent in the form of a hair pin, and having serrations C on one of its prongs,
or it might be on both prongs. D is a slide consisting of a piece of wire bent in
the form of the figure 8. This being removed and the prongs being turned aside
as indicated by the dotted lines B', hair is twined around A, then the prongs B
are folded back over the hair and the slide D is put on and pushed along them
compressing the hair, the serrations C retaining the slide D in position. Inst ad
of twining the hair around A, it may be braided over the prongs B, then A can be
turned down and secured by the slide D.
According to a modified construction, shewn by the Figures 3 to 8 inclusive, I
punch or cut a picce of sheet metal E to the form shewn in Fig. 3 and bend it to
trough form as shewn in Fig. 4. I provide two separate prongs F and G shw
respectively in Figs. 5 and 6 and I joint them as shewn in Fig. 7 one to each end
of E, in which holes are provided to receive studs laterally projecting from F
and G. In cutting the plate E I leave the intermediate parts e to act as springs
on the prongs F and G so as to force them down on to the hair and hold them in
that position. Hair is secured on E by the prong F closed down over it, and the
hair being then twined on both, G is turned down, its end entering a slot in the
prong F near its joint to E, the hair being thus held entwined as shewn in
Fig. 8.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A hair curler or waver consisting of a central stem, a wire in form of a hair
pin with serrated prong jointed to the stem, and a slide, substantially as
described.
2. A hair curler consisting of a trough shaped body and two prongs jointed
thereto, substantially as described.
Dated this 4th day of December 1894.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Joint or Connection for the Rods of Chimney Sweeping Apparatus and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 17th Apr., 1894-Accepted, 4th Aug., 1894
CUMI LETE DI MITICAL
Improved Joint or Connection for the Rods of Chimney Sweeping
Apparatus and the like.
FRANCIS JOSEPH MATHEWS 7 Arthur Road, South Hornsey N. House
Decorator WILLIAM BECKETT 86 High Street Stoke Newington N. 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 to prevent the male & female joints of chimney
cleaning machines and the like from being accidently disconnectted.
The aforesaid object is effected (according to this invention) by means of a spring
actuated pawl being let into the female half of joint and kept in position by a pin
being passed through a hole made in the half of joint and in the pawl and then
rivitted at each end, thus holding the pawl securely and still alowing it to work
freely. And also by means of a slot made in the male half of joint to receive the
hook end of the pawl when the joint is connectted.
The action of this invention is as follows. When the male end of joint has
entered the female end as far as the hook of the pawl it lifts the same and keeps it
up till the joint is screwed up tight, when the hook of the pawl is forced by the
spring into the slot, and so holds the two halves together preventing them from
coming apart until it is required. When by pressing the opposite or button end
of the pawl the other or hook end is raised out of the slot allowing the joint to be
unscrewed.
We will now describe this invention by means of the accompanying drawings
which illustrate the practical application of the same.
Fig. 1. illustrates a sectional view of a male and female screwed joint such as is
used to connect the rods of chimney cleaning machines and the like (fitted with
this invention).
Fig. 2. is a joint shewing the pawl as it appears when the joint is connectted.
Fig. 3. is the actuating spring.
Fig. 4. is the pawl.
Fig. 5. is the pin.
A is the hole for the pin.
B is the hook end of pawl.
C is the button end of pawl.
D is the slot to receive hook of pawl.
E is the cavity containing the spring.
F is the spring inserted in cavity.
G is the male end of joint.
H is the female end of joint.
I are the rods of the machine.
:
Although we have described this invention as being applied to a chimney
sweeping apparatus, it is also applicable to drain clearing machines tube clearing
machineo fishing rode and the like

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
-claim is
An automatic lock action, composed of a pawl, a spring, a pin, a slot, a hole, and
- cavity, substantially as described and shewn in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 7th day of July 1801
F. J. MATHEWS.
W. BECKETT.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Nov., 1894-Accepted, 19th Jan., 1895
The proportionately large space, occupied by empty paper boxes is a great
inconvenience, especially connected with their transport and keeping. This
disadvantage is removed by the following invention.
Instead of finished pasted or stitched boxes, Fig. 1 paste-boards with folds (br,
ns, kt, f q), cuts (p q o, 1 r u, g s h, d t c), holes (A¹, B₁ C') and tin
pinches (A, B, C) are brought into market. These paste-boards can be laid so
closely together, that the material for a large number of boxes occupies only, very
little space. The sides (bct q, o q r n, r s k l, t f g s) with the caps (a b
p, nrum, Fig. 1 kshi, deft) are laid close to the sides (o q r nrsk l,
gstf, ctg b) and connected with the latter by means of side-, corner- and edge-
pinchers (A B C). Holes for the introduction of the pinchers are stamped in at
the points meeting together, the number of which depends upon the size of the
paste-board. A paste-board for a small paper-box would require only 4 holes A'
for one side-pincher, 3 holes B' for one corner-pincher and 2 holes C¹ for one edge-
pincher, Fig. 1 which have to be stamped every corner, that is altogether 4 times,
into the paste-board. The introduction of the pinchers is very easily effected, as
they are accurately bent beforehand and have only to be pressed into the holes
by the fingers, in order to assume the position a' b c Fig. 2 & 3. The cover is
made in the same manner and is also brought into the market in form of a paste-
board.
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) Paper-boxes made from paste-board, already cut and characterised by paste-
boards and pinchers.
(2) Paste-boards provided with folds, cuts and holes, serving to make paper-
boxes.
(3) Pinchers of tin plate, serving as connecting links for paper-boxes of the kind
mentioned under 1.
Dated this Monday of 12th November 1894.
EDUARD MARCUS,
Berlin, S. Luckauer St. 3.
As Agent to Eduard Bluhme, Manufacturer, Berlin, C. Wall-St. 16.
A New or Improved Apparatus for Vaporizing Compounds or Compositions for Use in Horticulture.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June, 1894-Accepted, 14th July, 1894
A New or Improved Apparatus for Vaporizing Compounds or
Compositions for Use in Horticulture.
I, GEORGE HENRY RICHARDS, of Old Shot Tower Wharf, Lambeth, in the
County of London, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention refers to new or improved apparatus, as hereafter described, for
vaporizing and dispersing the vapour of nicotine, or any other compound or com-
position, (whether in a liquid state or otherwise) for use in horticulture, to effect
the destruction of insect life.
According to my invention, I provide a metallic receiver, having a central
depression or cup to receive the material or composition to be vapourized, the said
cup having sides inclined angularly upwards, the metallic receiver being mounted
upon a casing, within which is contained a spirit lamp or other heating device.
My said invention will be readily understood by the following description, having
reference to the accompanying drawing, whereon is shown in vertical section an
example of an apparatus constructed according to my invention.
A is the central depression or cup, formed in the metallic receiver, the sides A¹
thereof being inclined towards the said central cup A. This receptacle is placed
upon the open top of a metal cone or cylinder B, with a vertical axis, the said
cone or cylinder B having suitable apertures C therein, for the admission and exit
of air; the cone or cylinder B encloses at or near its base, a spirit or other lamp or
heating device D.
The composition or liquid substantially as aforesaid is placed in the receptacle A,
as indicated at a, the bulk being contained as shown by the cup A, while the inclined
sides A' receive any overflow caused by say capillary attraction, or otherwise; the
lamp is then lighted and the liquid is vaporized.
By the use of vaporizers constructed according to my invention, there is little loss
of the material to be vaporized by overflow from capillary attraction or otherwise,
by reason of the inclined edges, while the apparatus according to my invention is
cheaply manufactured and is most readily, safely, and advantageously employed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is :-
In apparatus for vaporizing compounds or compositions (whether in a liquid state
or otherwise) for use in horticulture, composed of a metallic receiver, the central
part of which is recessed or cup shaped, having outwardly extending sides, inclined
towards the central cup, carried upon a vertical cone or cylinder having suitable
apertures therein, said cone or cylinder enclosing at its base a heating device, all
substantially as and for the purposes described with reference to the accompanying
drawing.
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An Improved Home Trainer and Cycle Stand.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 25th June, 1894-Accepted, 1st Sept., 1894.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Home Trainer and Cycle Stand.
We, HENRY WALDRON HOLT, Engineer of College Place, Bristol, in the County
of Gloucestershire, and THE NIMROD CYCLE COMPANY of College Place, Bristol,
in the County of Gloucestershire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists in apparatus whereby the rider of a bicycle can practise
at home or while the machine remains stationary and at the same time it also serves
as a rest or support for the machine when not in use.
In the drawing:
Figure 1 is a front view of the home trainer.
Figure 2 is a side view and Figure 3 a plan, of Figure 1.
Figure 4 is a side view of the "scotch or grooved support which is placed under
the front wheel of the bicycle.
Figure 5 is an end view and Figure 6 a plan, of Figure 4.
Figure 7 shows the complete apparatus with a bicycle in position, the rear portion
resting on the trainer and the front wheel being supported by the "scotch."
Referring to Figure 1, a is a spindle upon which a roller bis centred; the
spindle a is carried by the adjusting screws d, d, passing through the standards c, c.
The roller bis adjusted so as to bring a certain amount of friction on the back wheel
of a bicycle by means of the nuts e, e. For the proper support of the machine
supports 9, 9, are provided having at their ends grooves f,, of a suitable shape
for the reception of the back lower forks of said machine. The adjusting
portion of my apparatus together with the supporting forks are fixed to a suitable
base.
Figures 4, 5 and 6 show the inclined grooved blocks i fixed to the base k which
receive the front wheel.
It is obvious that the home trainer can be composed of any suitable material and
that for front driving machines its position could be reversed so that the supports
and resistance roller would be in contact with the driving wheel. Slight modifi-
cations of the invention would also make it applicable to tricycles etc.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be carried into effect, we declare that
what we claim is :—
A home trainer consisting of supporting rods for the forks, together with a roller
capable of adjustment by means of nuts, substantially as described and as illustrated
and for the purposes set forth.
Dated this 25th day of June 1801
JOHN P. O'DONNELL,
Palace Chambers, Westminster, London, S.W.,
Agent for the said Applicants.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 29th June, 1894-Accepted, 4th Aug., 1894
Figs. 6 and 7 represent a desk in which the supporting face can be adjusted with
regard to its angle of inclination by use of a displaceable ledge against which the
prop abuts.
Fig. 8 a similar representation in which the supporting prop is adjusted in a
ratchet serving as abutment.
Figs. 9 to 11 illustrate an arrangement, in which the adjustment of the
supporting face is effected by a series of slots in which the support prop is inserted.
Figs. 12 and 13 show an arrangement in which for adjusting the support-face the
slot in the latter is provided with lateral notches.
This desk consists of two hinged plates A and B folding together like a book
and made of wood, paste-board, metal or any other suitable material.
The plate B serves as support face for the book or the like, the lower edge of
which rests against an extension or extensions of the supporting prop C which is
provided with one, two, or more tongues or pin shaped parts a.
These parts a
serve for the purpose of being passed through the slots or pin-holes b, in the
plate B, whilst the lower edge d of the support-prop, places itself against the
plate or ledge D, see Fig. 4, which may also be replaced by simple end blocks E
as shown in Fig. 1 in dotted lines. Thus by means of the plate B, prop C and
ledge D a convenient desk is created by use of which the holding of books, etc., in
the hand during reading is no longer necessary.
To enable the supporting face to be adjustable with regard to its angle of
inclination, the ledge D is made displaceable, for which purpose slotted holes c
with set-screws f (see Figs. 6 and 7) are or may be arranged; or the ledge D may
be provided with ratchet teeth k, into which the end of the prop C engages (Fig. 8)
or a series of pin-holes g or slots may be made in the plate B so that the parts a of
the prop may be passed through those best suited for angular position desired
(see Figs. 9 to 11), or longer openings h having at their edges notches i, may be
provided in the plate B see Figs. 12 and 13.
The adjusting arrangement may be constructed in different ways, without
essentially changing the combination of prop C, plate B and ledge D.
The method of using this reading desk which may also be formed as a speakers-
platform-desk and also the method of shaping and decorating the same may vary
and form no part of the present invention.

page_text: 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 :-
1. An improved folding desk, comprising in combination two hinged plates A
and B and a prop C, provided with extending parts a adapted to pass through
openings in the plate B for the purpose set forth.
2. In the desk comprising parts A B and C arranged as described, the con-
structions for adjustment of the angular position of plate B substantially as
illustrated and set forth.
Dated this 29th day of June 1801
R. HADDAN,
Of the Firm of Herbert Haddan & Co.,
18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London, Agent for Applicant.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Mar., 1894-Accepted, 28th Apr., 1894
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 construction of duplex electrical safety fuse as we
shall describe referring to the accompanying drawing.
Fig. 1 is a plan, with cover removed.
Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section on X X of Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 is a tranverse section
on Y Y.
The two insulated cables consisting the one of the two parts A' A³ the other
of B B are assumed to be laid in grooves in an architectural rail or moulding C
running along a wall. A portion of this rail is cut out and in the space is fixed
against the wall a block D of porcelain or other suitable insulating fire proof
material. In this block are formed four recesses in each of which is placed a
metal junction piece a¹ a² 61 62 each piece being of a T shape is held in position in
the block D without any fixing being required.
The bared wires of the cables A¹ A² B¹ B2 are inserted and soldered in holes
of the pieces a¹ a² 61 62 respectively, setting screws E holding them in position for
soldering.
Through other holes in the junction pieces are passed the fuse wires F which are
held in position by setting screws G.
It is preferred to make the notches of the heads of these screws of such width
that a coin such as a shilling or a halfpenny which is generally readily accessible
can be used as a screw driver for turning them when it is necessary to substitute
a new fuse wire for one that has given way. Under each fuse wire there is a
hollow in the block D. The cover H is secured by a nut on a bolt K. Transverse
holes L in the cover serve to hold several spare fuse wires which are bent into the
form of square staples and have their limbs inserted in the holes L.
.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
A duplex electric safety fuse constructed substantially as described with reference
to the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 20th day of March 1894.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicants.
A Human Nail Trimmer.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 10th July, 1894-Accepted, 11th Aug., 1894
A Human Nail Trimmer.
I, FREDERICK JAMES MOCKLER of the County of Gloucester Bank, Wotton-
under-Edge, Bank Manager, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention refers to instruments for trimming human nails and is designed to
supply a simple and effective article for this purpose which can be manufactured at
a moderate cost.
It consists of a plate of steel or other metal or metals capable of taking a sharp
edge, in which plate are formed one or more openings preferably circular, but
which might be square or of any other suitable outline. These openings are larger
on one side of the plate than on the other and are hollowed out or rimed or tapered
from the larger side so as to create a conical or tapering concavity towards the
smaller side, and thereby form a sharp cutting edge level with the surface of the
plate on the smaller side of the said openings.
The openings may be of different diameters but will probably range from a
quarter to three quarters of an inch across, on the cutting face, and the plates would
be about one-thirty-second to one-eight of an inch in thickness.
I will now describe the invention with reference. to the accompanying drawings
in which
Fig. 1 shows a plan view of my nail trimmer.
Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section of my trimmer on the line 1-2 of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 shows a view of my trimmer in use.
a, is a flat plate in which openings are pierced to receive the nails.
b, b, b, are chamfered or bevelled holes in the plate a, formed of various sizes to
suit the different sizes of nails.
c, is the cutting edge.
The mode of using my nail trimmer is to press the sharp edge c of the cutting
side of the opening & firmly against the nail to be trimmed, and work it to and fro
in the position shewn in Fig. 3 so that the cutting edges grind or cut the nail at its
outer end and act alternately on each side of the nail.
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 nail trimmer a plate of steel or other suitable metal in which are one or
more openings furnished with cutting edges.as herein described and set forth.
S. S. BROMHEAD,
97, Newgate Street, London, E.C., Patent Agent.
An Improved Starch or Linen Gloss for Laundry Purposes.
Year: 1894

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Starch or Linen Gloss for Laundry Purposes.
JOHN HILTON 24 Birley Street Blackpool in the County of Lancaster China
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.―
To every four gallons of water is added the following ingredients and propoi-
tionate quantities of same forty ounces of white fecula two ounces of common
soda sıx ounces of rock borax sıx ounces of carnauba or other like substance
(suitable) twenty two ounces of tale one ounce of oil of turpentine. The solution
is then strained through a sieve into a suitable vessel the solid ingredients are then
introduced into said vessel and subjected to a temperature of 150 to 160 Fahrenheit
continual sturing is required whilst heating On cooling two to three days is
then allowed for precipitation. This preparation can be introduced into starch
paste or may be applied to the face of the linens as desired before or after
ironing.
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
An Improvement in Roller Mills.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Jan., 1894-Accepted, 17th Feb., 1894
COMPLETE OFECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Roller Mills.
I, HENRY JOHN WORSSAM, of Wenlock Road, City Road, in the County of
London, 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 :-
My invention relates to simple means of adjusting the one of the pair of rollers
of a roller mill nearer to or farther from the other, maintaining parallelism of their
axes, as I shall describe referring to the accompanying drawings..
Fig. 1 is a side view and Fig. 2 is a plan of so much of a roller mill as is necessary
to illustrate my invention. Behind the bearings B of one of the rollers A. I fit in
the framing wedge shaped blocks C and on a transverse screwed rod D, I fix
corresponding wedge shaped blocks E E' which can be adjusted longitudinally on
the rod D by nuts and lock nuts. On the screwed end of the rod DI fit a nut F
which can be turned by handles H, and which is held within a bearing G fitting
between a shoulder and a collar on the nut, so that, whilst the nut can turn, it
cannot move longitudinally, the bearing G being fixed to the side frame. By
turning the nut in the one direction or the other the rod D and the wedge
blocks E upon it are caused to move so as either to press the blocks C and
bearings B of the one roller towards the other roller, or to allow these parts to be
drawn back. By adjusting the one block E' on the rod D nearer to or farther
from E the parallelism of the rollers can be ensured.
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 :-
In a roller mill, adjusting the one roller nearer to or farther from the other by
means of wedge blocks moved parallel to the roller, behind corresponding wedge
blocks behind the two bearings of the roller, substantially as described.
Dated this 16th day of January 1894.
ABEL & IMRAY,
Agents for the Applicant.

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Improvements in connection with Bicycle Tyres.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Apr., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 15th Jan., 1895-Accepted, 9th Mar., 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in connection with Bicycle Tyres.
I, RENÉ JULES MARTIN 11 Tavistock Square London W.C. do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
1) Perforating the tyre (or its outer cover, if any) and studding it, all round
the trend, as we would the sole of a boot with nails, to prevent side slipping.
2) Using for that purpose metallic studs 3) with screwed heads.
4) Making such studs serve as bolts and nuts to fasten to the tyre either a non.
slipping or a puncture-proof band.
Improvements in connection with Bicycle Tyres.
I, RENÉ JULES MARTIN, Do calling residing at 11 Tavistock Square
London W.C. do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement :-
I punch the outer-cover of bicycle tyres or any kind of protector or non slipping
band that may enclose them or girt them round the tread, and I stud this outer-cover,.
protector, or band, as shown on the accompanying drawings in Fig. 1 (A, outer-
cover; B B, studs; C, webbing; D, air tube) as a means to obviate side-slipping;
I use for that purpose metallic studs with screwed heads shown in Fig. 3, size
magnified as 2 to 1 (a, base and shank of stud; b, screwed head; cc, dd dd, notches
in the base and head, to facilitate the screwing and unscrewing of the latter)..
These studs may also serve as bolts and nuts to fasten to the outer cover or
protector either a puncture-proof or a non-slipping band, as shown in Fig. 2
(A, B B, C, D, same as in Fig. 1; E, non-slipping band;.
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. Having the outer cover of bicycle tyres punched and studded to obviate side
slipping;
2. Fastening a puncture-proof or a non-slipping band to a tyre by means of
studs;
3. Using, for these or any other purposes, studs similar to that which I have
described.
R. J. MARTIN..
An Automatic Chain Lubricator.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application; 24th May, 1894
Complete Specification Left, 22nd Feb., 1895-Accepted, 24th May, 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Automatic Chain Lubricator.
HENRY SCHULTES SCHULTESS-YOUNG M.A. 16 Queen Anne's Gardens
Bedford Park London W. Barrister-at-Law, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
A receptacle capable of holding oil, fitted with material projecting from it
capable of retaining and conveying oil such as cotton or asbestos bristle or hair and
so arranged that it is beneath the upper portion of the driving chain of a bicycle
or other chain driven machine in such a manner that when the chain is slack the
sag" of the chain on the side which will come into juxtaposition with the cogs
rests upon or touches the lubricating & cleansing material.
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An Automatic Chain Lubricator.
HENRY SCHULTES SCHULTESS-YOUNG 16 Queen Anne's Gardens Bedford
Park, London W. Barrister-at-Law 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 receiver A-C containing oil or the like lubricating matter and furnished with
a brush B of bristles hair asbestos or cotton or other material for the conduction of
the oil or combination of any of these is placed below the chain to be lubricated so
that the sag or slack of the chain shall fall upon the said brush & thereby lubricate
that portion of the chain which shall come into contact with the cogs over which it
passes.
The chain thereby is automatically cleansed and lubricated in the manner afore-
said on that portion of the chain that will necessarily come into contact with the
cogs of the wheel over which it passes. Further the prevention of any friction on
the brush belonging to & part of the chain lubricator is secured by the said
utilisation of the sag or slack of the chain only, for the purpose of lubrication and'
cleansing since when the chain is taut it is no longer in contact with the lubricating
brush.
The drawing accompanying illustrates the application of the invention to a
bicycle driving chain.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. The utilisation of the sag or slack of a chain for the purpose of cleansing or
lubrication or combination thereof, in combination with a lubricator & receptacle
as described and situated.

page_text: 2. The automatic application of oil or the like to the surface of the sag or slack
of a chain coming into contact with the cogs.
3. The automatic prevention of friction on the lubricator, on the chain becoming
taut, by the position of the said lubricating brush.
Dated the 22nd day of February 1895.
H.. S. SCHULTESS-YOUNG.