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Improvements in Devices for Attaching Veils.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1897-Accepted, 20th Nov., 1897
COMITTEE DIECIFICATION.
Improvements in Devices for Attaching Veils.
I, GUSTAV ROSENBERG of 44 Potsdamer Strasse, Berlin, in the German Empire,
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:-
The present invention consists of a device for attaching veils to bonnets and
hats.
And in order to render the present specification more easily intelligible refer-
ence is had to the accompanying drawing, which shows a perspective elevation of
the same.
Two plates and 6 of suitable material are hinged together at c, the hinge
being provided with a spring f, which tends to keep the plates open. A pin n
is hinged to the back of one of the plates a, said pin being adapted to engage a
hook h, when turned on its hinge and serving to attach the device to the hat or
bonnet.
The outer end of the plate is provided with a hook k, adapted to snap into a
retaining bar of the ordinary construction on the plate a, when the two plates are
folded one on the other. The device is attached to the hat or bonnet by means
of the pin a, the ends of the veil are then placed between the two plates and the
plate closed round in the direction of the arrow on to the plate a, when the
catch will engage and retain both plates closed, clamping the ends of the veil
between them.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
i
The combination of two plates and hinged together and spring pressed
apart, a pin hinged to the back of one plate and a hook with which said pin.
engages, and a spring attachment at the outer ends of the said plates to retain the
plates closed, when the veil ends have been inserted between them as described.
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HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvement in Nut Locks.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 25th May, 1897-Accepted, 17th July, 1897
Improvement in Nut Locks.
I, RICHARD KIDDER GREGORY, Physician, of Greensboro, in the County of Guilford,
and State of North Carolina, 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 certain new and useful improvements in the
construction of nut locks, and the object is to provide a simple, durable and reliable
device of this kind. To this end 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.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the threaded end of a bolt, with the washer and
nut separated, and embodying my invention, and
Figure 2 is a transverse vertical section of the bolt, looking towards the nut.
1 represents the threaded end of the bolt provided with a series of longitudinal
ratchet shaped grooves 2-2.
3 represents a rectangular spring steel washer provided with a central circular
orifice 4 of approximately the size of the outside diameter of the threaded end of the
bolt 1.
This washer is formed with a radial slot 5, one of the contiguous edges of which is
formed with an integral inwardly projecting ratchet shaped tooth 6.
7 represents the threaded nut, the inner face of which is formed with a rectangular
recess 8, which is slightly larger than the washer, and which fits loosely in it, and as
the nut is turned to the right in the act of screwing it home, it carries the washer 3
with it, the ratchet shaped tooth riding freely over the threads and the grooves in the
bolt; but, on an attempt being made to reverse the nut, or turn it backward to the
left, the tooth 6 is forced by the spring action of the washer into one of the grooves in
the bolt, which locks both the washer and the nut rigidly to the bolt.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
A nut lock comprising the bolt 1, the threaded end of which is provided with
a series of longitudinal ratchet shaped grooves 2, the rectangular washer 3, having a
central circular orifice 4, radial slot 5, and projecting ratchet shaped tooth 6, forined
integral with one of the edges of the washer which form the slot 5, and the nut 7
having its inner face provided with a rectangular recess 8, adapted to contain said
washer 3, substantially as shown and described.
Dated this 25th day of May 1897.
.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W. C., Agents.
An Improved Construction of Cans to Facilitate Opening.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Feb., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 25th June, 1897--Accepted, 28th Aug., 1897
PRUYISIUNAL DPECIFICATION.
An Improved Construction of Cans to Facilitate Opening.
WILLIAM JAQUES of 18 Great Alie Street London E. Secretary to a limited Company
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
Iu hermetically sealed tius for preserved meats the upper part of the body is bell
mouthed (B) and the lid (A) is fitted and soldered inside, and just below the flange of
the lid at (C.C.) the tin is partly cut through. The upper part of the seam (E) is fitted
with a tag (D) which can be seized with a key or lever and twisted so as to tear the
tin at (CC) and to tear the solder at the edge of the lid (A) at the same time and
thus remove the lid.
There is less liability of the air getting at the contents & the act of opening is
greatly facilitated.
Dated the 1st day of February 1897.
An Improved Construction of Cans to Facilitate Opening.
WILLIAM JAQUES 18 Great Alie Street Aldgate London E. Secretary to a Limited
Company 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:
An improved construction of cans for preserved foods, elcelera, to facilitate the
opening of saine. The upper part of the body is bell mouthed (B) and the lid (A) is
fitted and soldered inside, and just below the flange of the lid (at C.C.) the tin is partly
cut through; the upper part of the seam (E) is fitted with a tag (D) which may be
seized with a key or lever and twisted so as to tear the tin-can (at C.C.) and to tear
the solder at the edge of the lid at the same time, and thus remove the lid and leave
the contents exposed.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
An Improved construction of cans for Preserved foods etcetera to facilitate
opening.
Improvements in Washing Machines.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 13th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 24th Dec., 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Washing Machines.
I, RUDOLF HIOB of Neukirchen near Chemnitz in the Kingdom of Saxony,
German Empire, 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 ascer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
The present invention relates to washing machines and consists of a rotary drum
mounted in suitable water receptacle and having thereunder a heating device.
An in order to render the present specification more easily intelligible reference
is had to the accompanying drawing in which similar letters of reference denote
similar parts throughout the several views:-
Fig. 1 is a side elevation, of the device,
Fig. 2 an end elevation partly in section and
Fig. 3 a plan.
The device consists of a water receptacle 6 having cover i and a fire a mounted
thereunder, a rotary drum e having perforated periphery and horizontal axis
mounted in bearings & formed in the water receptacle and a handle k by means of
which said drum is rotated. The drum is further provided with strong wood
bars h, h adapted to stiffen the drum and at the same time to serve to throw or
stir the clothes within the drum. The said drum is further provided with a cover
hinged thereto at f and having suitable fastening at g. A cock 7 is provided at
the lower part of the water receptacle to let off the dirty water after the washing
operation has been completed.
The operation of the device is very simple:-
The cover of the water receptacle is opened and the latter filled about a quarter
full, with water. The drum cover is then opened and the dirty clothes placed
in the drum when the cover is closed. The fire a is now lighted and when the
water boils the drum may be set in motion by turning the handle k. The cover i
of the receptacle should close approximately water and steam tight so as to keep
the steam inside the receptacle and allow the same to work on the linen being
washed.
Turning the drum in the receptacle will be sufficient to thoroughly cleanse the
clothes after a short time. The receptacle 6 should be detachable from the frame
of the stove and may be manipulated by means of handles c, c.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim
is:
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The combination of a stove having an upper frame and a water receptacle to fit
thereon, having cover and bearings d as specified, a drum having peripherical
perforations and a horizontal shaft, to fit the bearings of the water receptacle, a
hand lever to said shaft and wood rolls or bars h arranged therein transversely and

page_text: a hinged cover to said drum in the manner and for the purpose substantially as
described.
Dated this 13th day of November 1897.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C. and
13, Temple Street. Birmingham. Agents.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Nov., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 11th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 15th Jan., 1898
PEARCE SAVELL NICE, Carrington Villas, Suffield Park, Cromer, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
On the upright bar of the bicycle A, a pair of clips B are secured, near the
bottom by means of two bolts and nuts C.
A bar D (of such a length that it will reach the ground level E when projecting
in a slanting direction from the side of the bicycle) is cramped between the clips B
and is free to swing in a sideward direction from the frame of the bicycle, turning
on the fulcrum provided by the bolt C, which passes through the top end of the
bar D.
When it is desired to ride the bicycle, the bar D is folded back as shewn at F Fig. 2,
until it lies parallel to the upright bar A, and is held in that position by means of
the spring clip G, which is sprung on to the bar A.
Dated this 31st day of October 1807
PEARCE SAVELL NICE.
alu киррого.
PEARCE SAVELL NICE, Carrington Villas, Suffield Park, Cromer, 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 :-
On the upright bar of the bicycle A, a pair of clips B, bent from soft steel or cast
from Malleable Iron, are secured near the bottom of the bar, by means of two bolts
and nuts C, which pass through holes drilled in each of the clips B.
A taper bar D, made from steel and of such a length that it will reach the
ground level E when projecting in a slanting direction from the side of the bicycle,
is cramped between the clips B, and is free to swing in a sideward direction from
the frame of the bicycle, turning on the fulcrum provided by one of the bolts C,
which passes through the large end of the bir D.
When it is desired to ride the bicycle, the bar D is folded back as shewn at F
Fig. 2 until it lies parallel to the upright bar A and is held in position by means
of the spring clip G; which is made from strip steel and sprung on to the bar A.
Letters and Figures in the above statement correspond with those on drawings filed
with my Provisional Specification, which I desire to adopt for this, My Complete
Specification.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said

page_text: invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that
what I claim is :-
1) The bar D which supports the bicycle.
2) The clips B by which the bar D is attached to the bicycle.
3) The spring clip G which keeps the bar D in place when not in use as a support.
These used in conjunction constitute the novelty of my invention.
Dated this 10th day of November 1897.
PEARCE SAVELL NICE.
Improvements in Water Cocks.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 24th Dec., 1897
Improvements in Water Cocks.
JOHN MERRILL 30 Albany Rd Sheffield Engineer 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:—
The object of my invention is the production of a self closing cock.
As now made self closing cocks have springs as part of the mechanism. These
springs get corroded by the water and break and a leakage of the cock results.
By my invention I make a cock as shewn at Fig. 1 with the water pressure on
the back of the valve A so that the pressure closes the valve. In order to open it
and let the water flow I make the bib or outlet B loose. I also construct a sleeve C
to screw into or otherwise connect with the body of the cock, in which the loose
bib B can slide. The bib is preferably attached to the valve, but may be unat-
tached. The upper part of the bib has holes 1 (one of which is shewn) to allow
the water to flow through and so down the inside of the bib. If the bib be lifted
by a lever or other means, it lifts the valve from its seat and allows the water to
flow out. On the bib being released the pressure of water closes the valve on to
the washer E.
By another method Fig. 2 I make the bib F to screw into the body of the cock.
I make a bent lever G which works up the inside of the bib and is preferably
attached to the valve H. On the lever being pressed downward the bent end
lifts the valve and the water flows. I am aware this method of making a self
closing cock is not novel but in former examples the actuating lever corresponding
to G in Fig. 2 has been below the bib and the water coming out has struck the
lever causing a considerable splashing. In Fig. 2 the lever G works through a
slot in the bib F and is furthermore covered by a hood I (one side of which is
shewn) and which also forms the bearing to which the lever G is pivoted.
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 self closing cock having a loose 'bib B substantially as shewn in Fig. 1.
2. A self closing cock having a loose bib B in combination with the sleeve C
and valve A substantially as shewn in Fig 1.
3 A self closing cock having the lever G working inside the bib F and not
below it and protected by the hood I, substantially as shewn in Fig. 2.
Dated this 10th day of November 1897
JOHN MERRILL.
Improvements in Driving Gear for Cycles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd July, 1897-Accepted, 14th Aug., 1897
COMPLETE DI DUITICATION.
Improvements in Driving Gear for Cycles.
I, GEORGE HUGHES, of 23, Coleman Street, London, EU. Patent Agent, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication to me from abroad
by H. Wulbern, of 7, Langstrasse, Lehe, Hanover, Manufacturer), and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:—
My invention relates to a driving gear for cycles, the driving being effected
by a rudder or rowing like action of levers. In order to more fully explain my
invention, I make reference to the accompanying drawings in which, Fig. 1, is a
side view, Fig. 2, a front view, and Figs. 3, and 4, plan and side views respectively
of the brake arrangement. The cycle has two running wheels a and a¹, and two
smaller wheels and which are intended to prevent a forward or backward
over-running of the cycle. The running wheels a and a¹ are put in motion by
the two-armed levers and c. For this purpose, the longer lever arm is provided
with a handle, the shorter being connected by means of a ball and socket joint
with a rod i and i, the other end of which engages with a pin on the disc d or d¹.
The discs dd have each on their inner side a pin. These pins engage with
the discs e and el fixed on the shafts of the running wheels. If a rudder or rowing
like movement be given to c and d the discs d and will revolve and therewith
the discs e and e¹ fixed on the shafts of the running wheels. When running down
hill, the pins of the discs d and fly out of e and e¹ which results from the pins
sliding out of the pin holes on to an oblique plane extending therefrom.
The braking can be effected by means of the brake arrangement which is worked
by the levers f and f¹. If these levers be pushed back, the bands g and glare
pressed firmly against the discs d and d¹.
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 velocipede or cycle in which the driving is effected by levers to which
motion is imparted in rudder like or steering fashion by the aid of rods i engaging
with discs dd, the said discs carrying with them the discs e and el which are
rigidly fixed to the axles of the wheels, the whole substantially as described in
the above specification, and exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
2. A velocipede or cycle driven substantially as described in the above specifica-
tion, and exemplified in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 30th day of Tune 1907
HUGHES & YOUNG,.
23, Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for Applicant.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Aug., 1897-Accepted, 6th Nov., 1897
To every two ounces of above mixture I add about one fluid ounce of Glycerine
and then sufficient Aniline colouring matter to obtain the desired shade or tint.
By the addition of Glycerine the mixture may be thinned down to suit any
working requirements. It will be found that depending upon the weather and
temperature the percentage proportions of the ingredients will vary slightly, for
instance in winter less syrup will be required than in summer and in wet weather
some colours are more difficult to work than others; the addition of more or less
glycerine is sufficient to obtain the required result in such case. In warm or wet
weather fermentation or allied decomposition sometimes takes place when an open
tin is exposed to the air.. To prevent this I employ a preservative or germicide
such as a weak solution of Carbolic Acid, or Salicylic Acid, which may be added
in a small quantity to each tin or bottle.
The ink formed as above described is applied in the same manner as ordinary
printing ink.
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 improved composition of Dextrine, Treacle or Golden syrup treated as
described and admixed with Glycerine; Aniline being added thereto as a pigment,
for the manufacture of Fugitive or Security ink in the way and manner herein
Santh

page_text: 2. For the purpose of counteracting the effects of fermentative action or decom-
position, the combination and use with the particular composition for security ink
as set out herein and in Claim 1, of a preservative or germicide such as Carbolic
or Salicylic Acid or the like.
Dated this 97th day of Avoust 1907
FRANCIS M. ROGERS,
21 Finsbury Pavement, London, E.C., Agent for Applicant.
An Improved Curtain Rod, applicable to Doorways.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 6th May, 1897-Accepted, 12th June, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Curtain Rod, applicable to Doorways.
I, MICHAEL TAYLOR, of No. 2 Commercial Street, Church, Potato Merchant,
in the County of Lancaster 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 consists of an improvement in curtain rods, by means of which,
when a curtain is hung thereto, such curtain acts as a draught preventer, hanging
behind the door, when the door is closed; and, when the door is open, or partly
open, acts in the combined nature of both draught preventer and screen by being
brought into position hanging across the aperture of the doorway.
Fig. I is plan with door closed.
Fig. 1 is plan with door open.
Fig. 1 is sketch of top part of doorway, with curtain rod attached.
This curtain rod is constructed of two horizontal bars, parallel with each other,
but conjoined at each end; which I make either out of suitable metal tubes, wood,
or wood and metal combined.
The following reference letters apply to both Figs. I II and III where such are
used. a is the main bar of the curtain rod which is hinged to a bracket b, the
bracket being securely fastened to the architrave con the opening side of doorway;
a bracket & Fig. III is securely fixed to the top of the door in convenient position,
this bracket has a pronged swivel fork at E, between the prongs of this fork
the main bar a of the curtain rod slides, and is, in a measure, supported, but
outside of which is the minor bar of the curtain rod, on which are placed
rings G to which the curtain is to be attached.
When the door closes the pronged swivel fork E acting on the main bar a, causes
the curtain rod and curtain to close up to, and behind the door; when the door
opens the said pronged swivel fork E, again acting on the said main bar à, causes
the curtain rod to take a direction at right angles with the door, as shewn in
Fig. 11, and the curtain rod suspends the curtain across the aperture of the
doorway, however much of the doorway
open.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is;
The construction of a curtain rod having two horizontal bars, parallel with each
other, arranged, fixed and worked, in conjunction with the pronged swivel fork E,
substantially as described, and as shewn in Figs. I, II, and III or the equivalent
in principle though differing in conformity.
Doted this Bounth dow of M 1807
Improvements in Knife Boards and the like,
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Oct., 1897--Accepted, 8th Jan., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Knife Boards and the like,
I, GUSTAV HAGEMANN, of 13 Moltkestrasse, Ludwigshafen a.R. in the Kingdom
of Bavaria, Manufacturer, 'do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and aseer-
tained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to knife boards, artificial hones and similar devices
for sharpening and polishing knives and similar articles and consists in an improved
manufacture of the same.
The improved sharpening and polishing boards or devices consist in their
effective parts of artificial cork prepared for this purpose of cork ground as fine
as possible and freed from all hard substances, and of a suitable binding substance,
such as collodion, solutions of resin, or glue rendered unsoluble by means of
formaldehyde.
From this artificial cork, bars of suitable dimensions, for instance 1 to 2 inches
wide by 10 inches long, are formed, or thin plates of such fine artificial cork are
cemented to rectangular or other backings or core pieces made of coarse artificial
cork, wood or the like.
The effective surfaces may further be rubbed or impregnated with grinding or
polishing pastes, consisting mainly of washed-over emery or caput mortuum
respectively. Advantageously two opposite surfaces of the knifeboard, artificial
hone or the like are prepared in such a manner that one side is suitable for grinding
and the other for polishing the knife, which is done by using grinding pastes for
one side and polishing pastes for the other.
.
The excellent elasticity of the finely prepared artificial cork imparts a very fine
edge of greatest sharpness to the knives or other articles sharpened thereon.
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 boards or devices for sharpening knives and the like the formation of
the effective surfaces of artificial cork prepared substantially as hereinbefore
described.
2. The manufacture of knifeboards and similar devices for sharpening knives
and the like of fine artificial cork with or without backings or cores of harder
substances substantially as herein before described.
LOOT
R. J. URQUHART,
57 Barton Arcade, Manchester,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent.
Improvements in Puncture Proof Pneumatic Tyres for Wheels.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Oct., 1897
Complete Specification Left, 11th July, 1898-Accepted, 15th Oct., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Puncture Proof Pneumatic Tyres for Wheels.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON MUNCASTER, Registered Plumber, 57 & 59, Botchergate,
Carlisle, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I make a rim of sheet steel or other suitable material of a like nature, either
made in one piece or formed in two halves joined togther. I preferably make
this rim of a horse shoe shape in section, having an opening on the outside
periphery, into this opening and inside this rim I place the air tube which is
capable of being_inflated.
In the groove I place either a rim of rubber joined to the air tube or separate,
and with or without wings on each side to hold it in place or I place a rim of
metal, either plain or covered with rubber, which forms the puncture proof tyre.
Dated this 22nd day of October 1897.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON MUNCASTER.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION,
Improvements in Puncture Proof Pneumatic Tyres for Wheels.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON MUNCASTER, Registered Plumber, 57 & 59, Botchergate,
Carlisle, 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 make a rim of sheet steel or other suitable material of a like nature, either
made in one piece or formed in two halves joined together. I preferably make
this rim of a horse shoe shape in section, having an opening on the outside
periphery, into this opening and inside this rim I place the air tube which is
capable of being inflated. In the groove I place either a rim of rubber joined to
the air tube or seperate, and with or without wings on each side to hold it in
place, which forms the puncture proof tyre.
The drawing Figure 1 shewing section of rim marked a and india rubber tyre
marked b in position after air tube has been inflated, I describe as my invention
of complete puncture proof tyre for wheels.
The drawing Figure 2 shewing section of steel rim, I describe as the horse shoe
shape.
The drawing Figure 3 shewing section of india rubber tyre describes the
puncture proof tyre.
I also enclose drawing shewing side view of puncture proof pneumatic wheel
see Figure 4.

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:
1
1st. A puncture proof tyre as shewn on drawing Figure 1.
2nd. An entirely new rim of horse shoe shape as shewn on drawing Figure 2.
3rd. The winged tyre as shewn on drawing Figure 3.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON MUNCASTER,
Registered Plumber, 57 & 59, Botchergate, Carlisle,
Agent, Mr. W. Bradshaw,
Cummings Lane, Botchergate, Carlisle.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON MUNCASTER,
Registered Plumber, 57 & 59, Botchergate, Carlisle,
Agent, Mr. W. Bradshaw,
Cummings Lane, Botchergate, Carlisle.
Process for Regenerating used Whalebone and for Dressing Fin-whalebone without rendering the same Brittle.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 24th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 24th Dec., 1897
"Process for Regenerating used Whalebone and for Dressing
Fin-whalebone without rendering the same Brittle.
I. MORITZ WEISHAUS of 21 Zedenicker Strasse, Berlin, German Empire, Whale-
bone-Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:-
The object of the present invention is to render bent whalebone as also fin-
whalebone and whalebone waste straight and usable and this object is attained
by coating the strips of whalebone with a solution of a suitable acetate such for
instance acetate of alumina and then ironing the strips with an ordinary iron,
and thus rendering the resinous parts of the same soluble, or dissolving said
parts.
The strips of whalebone thus treated are then stretched and whilst being
stretched are cooled in water.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inven-
tion and in what manner the same is performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
A process for rendering whalebone waste usable and for dressing fin-whalebone
and straightening the same according to which the whalebone is first coated with a
solution of acetate, then ironed and then stretched and cooled by means of water
whilst being stretched in the manner substantially as described.
cu THIS
Chaty
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C. and
13, Temple Street. Birmingham. Agents.
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C. and
13, Temple Street. Birmingham. Agents.
A New or Improved Curtain Hook.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 15th May, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Curtain Hook.
I, CONSTANCE STRACHEY, of 27, Cadogan Gardens, London, S.W. and of Sutton
Court, Pensford, Bristol, (no calling) do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to a new or improved curtain hook the object of which is to-
provide a neat and strong hook of extremely simple construction and which while
capable of being cheaply produced, efficiently fulfils all the requirements of
such a device, while the end of the hook is locked or secured as hereinafter
more fully described.
In carrying my invention into practical effect, my improved curtain hook is.
constructed of wire or other suitable springy material, and to this end I take a piece
of sufficient length and bend it in such a manner as to form a broad looped portion
designed to be sewn or suitably secured to the curtain, said wire or the like being then
bent over into the form of a hook of convenient size and designed to engage with the
curtain ring, the free end of the said hook being confined by a projecting curved
portion.
In order that my invention may be more fully understood, I will now proceed to
describe same, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which Fig. 1
is a front elevation of my improved curtain hook, Fig. 2 being a side view of
same.
According to my invention I take a suitable length of wire, one end of which is
bent into a hook h of sufficient size as shown, the back arm of the hook ¹ then
extending downwards and forming the broad loop designed to be secured to the
curtain. The end or extension of the wire after the loop has been formed is coiled
once completely round the-stem h' as shown at c the free end being then brought to
the front and curved over as shown at a for the purpose of confining the end e of the
hook, when in position.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I.
claim is:
1. The new or improved curtain hook formed of wire or other suitable springy
material, and having a large curved arm h, a back arm or stem h', and a broad loop ...
in combination with a curved projecting part a designed to retain the end e of the
arm in position, substantially as herein described and shown, and for the purposes
specified.
2. The new or improved curtain hook, substantially as herein described and shown.
and for the purposes specified.
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Dated this 18th day of April 1897.
F. G. CASSELL
(Of Cassell & Co.),
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, W.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to the Propulsion of Ships and other Vessels.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Nov., 1897-Accepted, 5th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to the Propulsion of Ships and other
Vessels.
I, JOHANN BROHAN, of No. 39, Friedrichstrasse, Hamburg, in the German Empire,
Technician, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
My invention relates to a novel construction of ships and the like in which the
propeller is placed in a tunnel in order to increase its effect.
The accompanying drawing illustrates the application of my invention by way
of example. Fig. 1 is an elevation, Fig. 2 a view from above, Fig. 3 a fore section,
Fig. 4 a midship section and Fig. 5 a section near the stern.
At the stem end as well as the stern end of the ship is arranged a tunnel a each
of which are open below. At a given distance from these tunnels there is placed
at the bottom of the ship a projection 6 through which the propeller shaft passes.
Between the tunnel a of the stem end and the said projecting part 6 there is a
sufficient free space in order to allow of the unchecked escape of the water drawn in
by the propeller c, so that no back pressure of the same will result upon the body
of the ship, and the heavy ploughing of the ship is relieved.
The above described construction is applicable for small ships as well as for large
ships, also for vessels of shallow draught, only in the case of the latter the tunnel a
is preferably arranged only at the stern end, and the projection 6 is placed at the
stem.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
The improved construction of vessels characterized by the arrangement of a
tunnel a open below and enclosing the propeller c, said tunnel being at the stem
and stern ends of the ship whilst at a given distance from the said tunnel a pro-
jecting part bis arranged in which the propeller shaft is carried.
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W. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
322, High Holborn, London, W.C., Patent Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in the Manufacture of Felt Handles for Velocipedes, Tennis Rackets, Golf Sticks, and other Articles.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in the Manufacture of Felt Handles for Velocipedes,
Tennis Rackets, Golf Sticks, and other Articles.
I, EDWARD SMITH, of 222A, City Road, London, E.C., Cork Merchant, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of an improvement in the manufacture of felt handles for
velocipedes and other articles.
For a handle as applied to a velocipede I take a sheet or slab of felt of the
necessary thickness and cut to the required size and split it through the centre.
Through this split I then force a tube of celluloid, wood, or any like material (this
tube or core being the exact size for fixing on to the handle-bar of the velocipede),
which compels the felt to expand and form a tight circular grip around the said
tube. The felt can then be turned into any required shape and may either have a
smooth surface or be grooved. This makes a seamless felt handle and is finished
off with either celluloid or metal mounts.
Dated this 28th day of September 1897
Improvements in the Manufacture of Felt Handles for Velocipedes,
Tennis Rackets, Golf Sticks, and other Articles.
I, EDWARD SMITH, of 222A, City Road, London, E.C., Cork Merchant, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following state-
ment
This invention consists of an improvement in the manufacture of felt handles.
For a handle as applied to a velocipede I take a sheet or slab of felt, of the
necessary thickness & cut to the required size, & split it through the centre.
Through this split I then force a tube of celluloid, wood or any like material, this
tube being the exact size for fixing on to the handlebar of the velocipede, which
compels the felt to expand & form a tight circular grip around the said tube.
The felt can then be turned with a lathe into any required shape & may either
have a smooth surface or be grooved or fluted longitudinally or latitudinally. The
handle is then finished off with the usual metal or celluloid mounts.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
That a sheet or slab of felt, split through the centre and a core forced through
the said split, and turned in a lathe to the required shape, with a plain or fluted
surface, is a new invention as handles for velocipedes, tennis rackets, golf sticks
& other articles.
An Electro Therapeutical Lamp.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Apr., 1897-Accepted, 16th Oct.,
1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Electro Therapeutical Lamp.
I, ROBERT IGNATIUS MAYER, Specialist Doctor, of 59 Bulowstrasse Berlin, W
in the Empire of Germany, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement: —
This invention for an electro therapeutical lamp electrode consists of a handle,
with an incandescence lamp fitted within a suitably arranged reflector.
The accompanying drawing shows this apparatus in longitudinal section. It
consists of a handle G through the core of which pass the conductors Z to the
incandescence Lamp L. Over this incandescence lamp a reflector R is placed
fitting on the handle. The apparatus is used for throwing light on, or preferably,
through diseased parts of the body, in order to influence them according to any
researches, with the object of effecting a cure.
It appears necessary to use a reflector of the shape shown in order that the
pure heat rays may be the most effectually cut off, this taking place by their
not falling to any extent on the organ but being, absorbed by the reflector, with
the consequent warming thereof, and it appears necessary to shape the reflector
at the top in such manner as enables it to be applied directly to the organ, so
that no rays may fall outside.
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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Electro therapeutical lamp electrode consisting of a handle, with an incandes-
cence lamp fitted within a suitably arranged reflector.
WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40 Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Dec., 1897-Accepted, 19th Mar,, 1898
I, WILLIAM HUMPHREY WHEATLEY, of the Firm of Wheatley & Mackenzie,
Engineers and Patent Agents, of 40, Chancery Lane, in the County of London, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communication to me from the
Allgemeine Elektricitats Gesellschaft, of 22, Schiffbauerdamm, Berlin, in the
Empire of Germany), and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
In electric incandescent lighting the need has arisen for arrangements whereby
at the separate points only lamps of a definite voltage, current consumption and
particularly candle power can be used.
By means of the present invention this desired uninterchangeability of the
incandescence lamps of any make is obtained, by the parts which effect the com-
pletion of the circuit, the contact, and attachment being of a different arrangement
or size for the various incandescence lamps so that at each point only an in-
candescence lamp of predetermined properties can be put into the circuit. In view
of the fact that to prevent interchangeability at least one of the above mentioned
incandescence lamp parts must always vary in arrangement or size, the following
are the possible arrangements for ordinarily used incandescence lamps.
I. Incandescence lamps with two separate contacts and separate attachment
(Swan, Siemens, Victoria etc.).
(a) One contact different.
(b) Both contacts different.
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page_text: changeable socket lengths; as in the first case Fig. 6 shows the impossibility
of making a contact with the lamp Fig. 4 in the holder Fig. 5.
Figs 7 and 8 show in the same manner two Edison lamps in which un-
interchangeability is obtained by choosing different diameters of the screw-socket,
and finally Figs. 10 to 12 show Edison lamps in which the desired object is obtained
by various lengths of the screw socket and corresponding alterations in the central
contact.
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 :-
Arrangement of incandescence lamps or their attachments in such manner that
at each point of use the insertion of other than the desired kind of lamp is prevented,
characterised by the lamp parts necessary for making contact, in the lamps of
different property (candle power, voltage, current consumption etc.) being wholly
or partially differently arranged or sized, so that contact can only be made on the
insertion of a lamp into the correspondingly arranged holder.
Dated this 11th d...
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WHEATLEY & MACKENZIE,
40, Chancery Lane, London W.C., Agents.
Improvements in or relating to Mounting, Arranging, or Attaching to Bedsteads Woven Wire or Spring Mattresses or the like.
Year: 1897

page_text: Improvements in or relating to Mounting, Arranging, or Attaching
to Bedsteads Woven Wire or Spring Mattresses or the like.
We, EDWARD PEYTON, of Messrs. Peyton & Peyton Limited, Bordesley Works,
Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, Metal Bedstead Manufacturer JOSEPH
PITT, employed as Modeller in the Bordesley Works, Birmingham, and residing
at 62, Prince Albert Street, Small Heath, Birmingham and PEYTON AND PEYTON
LIMITED, of Bordesley Works, Birmingham, all in the County of Warwick, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention is designed to mount arrange or attach woven wire or spring
mattresses or the like to metal or other bedsteads or to attach such mattresses
to wood or iron frames complete in themselves to be placed upon bedsteads in the
ordinary way so as to stretch said mattress sidewise or so as to support said
mattress laterally (such stretching or support being by spring action) and thereby
prevent or reduce sagging down the centre of the mattress and having many
advantages in construction and use.
Our present invention is as follows:-
We so arrange and mount the sides (which may be tubes or angle-irons or
otherwise as desired) of the bedstead frame that they lie some distance within
the vertical centre line of the head and foot pillars of the bedstead (and also
about four inches or more or less below the frame ends) and this may be effected
in any well-known or suitable manner for instance by dovetail castings (raised
say 4 inches above the sides) on the head and foot ends or on the pillars the
dovetail recesses on which are arranged some distance within the side line between
the pillars.
For example with a bedstead 4' 6" x 6' 6" the woven wire mattress or mesh
or bedstead bottom would be 4' 6" wide while the tubes or angle-irons forming
the bedstead sides would be fixed only 3' 6" apart from one another that is to
say each side would be set in or mounted 6 inches from the side line of the bed-
stead or at a greater or less distance as may be desired.
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The woven wire mesh or other suitable bed bottom or mattress is secured or
mounted or stretched or held in position at the head and foot ends respectively
in any well-known or suitable manner.
Now according to the present invention the sides of said mesh or mattress are
held or stretched outwardly (i.e. laterally) by any suitable connections or supports
carried on the said side tubes or angle-irons of the frame for instance we may
secure in any suitable manner on the tubes or angle-irons forming the sides 4
or other number of springs along each side the upper ends of which springs
are secured to one of the side edges of the mattress by wire cable or loops or in
other suitable manner in suchwise that these springs will normally keep said
bed bottom stretched outwardly and prevent the weight of a person's body forcing
the side edge of the mattress down low enough to come in contact with the said
sides of the bedstead frame and also to prevent or reduce sagging while giving
improvements in Harrows.
Year: 1897

page_text: improvements in Harrows.
THOMAS YATES, The Old House, Balby, Doncaster, in the County of York,
Agricultural Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
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1st, I claim as applied to a flexible harrow revolving toothed or spiked wheels
as at A, B, C, in my drawings with square or other shaped holes therein as shown.
2nd. The design of harrow and method of arranging the wheels thereon.
The flexible harrow is preferably made of round or square steel bent in a zig-zag
form as at D, E, F, with one or more spiked wheels threaded on thus forming by
the juxtaposition of the bent iron or steel a series of parrallelograms so formed as to
make each wheel follow a different track.
Dated this 19th day of Novambar 1807
THOMAS YATES, The Old House, Balby, Doncaster, in the County of York,
Implement Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
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This invention is the invention of which the Provisional Specification was filed
Novbr. 19th 1897.
I claim as my particular invention
1st. As applied to a flexible harrow the revolving toothed or spiked wheels with
four or more teeth thereon as at A, B, C, in my drawing filed with my Provisional
Specification with square or other shaped holes therein as shown.
2nd. The design of harrow and method of arranging the aforesaid wheels
thereon.
The flexible harrow is preferably made of round or square steel bars bent in a
zig-zag form as at D, E, F, with one or more spiked wheels threaded thereon and
so arranged that the spiked wheels connect the said bent bars as at B in the plan of
harrow and so form a continuous frame, the said bent bars when in work resisting
the tendancy of the spiked wheels to revolve except when the teeth become clogged
or come in contact with some hard substance.

page_text: The said frame is so designed as to make each wheel follow a different track
and the said bent bars are hooked together as shown in drawing so that the harrow
is flexible.
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: :-
1st. As applied to a flexible harrow revolving spiked wheels with square or other
shaped holes therein.
2nd. The arrangement of the bars of iron or steel bent as described and linked
together by the said revolving or spiked wheels to form a harrow in such a manner
as to retard the revolutions of the said spiked wheels substantially as herein before
described and as illustrated on the sheet of drawing filed with my Provisional
Specification.
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