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An Improvement in Fly Catchers.
Year: 1893

page_text: This Print is in accordance with the Original Specification as it stands after
Amendment (under Section 18 of the Patents, &c. Act, 1883) as allowed by the
decision of the Comptroller General of the 29th day of September, 1897.
Date of Application, 19th June, 1893
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Aug., 1893-Accepted, 28th Oct., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Fly Catchers.
ELI MARSHALL Henfield in the County of Sussex Chemist do hereby declare
the nature of this invention to be as follows:—
Fly catcher consisting of
1st. A reel shaped perforated box containing a viscid adhesive paste.
2nd. A vegetable fibre rafia or string so adjusted that it shall be pulled through
the reel shaped box containing the adhesive paste and so become coated.
Dated this 17th day of June 1893.
ELI MARSHALL High Street Henfield, Sussex, Chemist. I 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:-
"
It consists of a perforated" reel shaped containing vessel or box Fig 1 holding
or containing a glutinous adhesive paste. To this containing vessel string or
vegetable fibie (known as rafia) is so affixed Fig. 2 and arranged that it shall be
drawn through the perforation Fig. 3 in the box at the same time receiving the
coating Fig. 3 of fly catching paste.
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 fly catching device consisting of a perforated containing vessel or box with
string or rafia so affixed and arranged as to be drawn through a perforation in
the said containing vessel or box, for the purpose of receiving a coating of fly
catching paste substantially as described
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100
ELI MARSHALL.
Improvements in the Process of Concentrating Sulphuric Acid in Lead Vessels.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Oct., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 18th June, 1894-Accepted, 21st July, 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Process of Concentrating Sulphuric Acid in
Lead Vessels.
I, WILHELM WOLTERS of Borowitschi, Government of Nowgorod, Russia,
Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
:―
The invention consists in adding sulphate of lead to sulphuric acid when the
latter is to be heated and concentrated in lead vessels. The added sulphate of
lead is kept in suspension in the liquid by suitable agitators.
The condition of saturation of the acid with the lead sulphate which is thus
produced and maintained protects the lead of the vessel from the corrosive action
of the sulphuric acid. The vapor evolved is conducted or drawn into leaden
condensing chambers or compartments, and is condensed therein. The lead sulphate
dissolved by the acid during the heat will again separate while cooling, except a
very small proportion and can be repeatedly added to the leaden concentrating
vessels.
Dated this 4th day of October 1893.
J. C. MEWBURN,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, Chartered Patent Agent.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Process of Concentrating Sulphuric Acid in
Lead Vessels.
I, WILHELM WOLTERS of Borowitschi, Government of Nowgorod, Russia
Chemist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement :-
The invention consists in adding sulphate of lead to sulphuric acid when the
latter is to be heated and concentrated in lead vessels. The added sulphate of
lead is kept in suspension in the liquid by suitable agitators.
The condition of saturation of the acid with the lead sulphate which is thus
produced and maintained protects the lead of the vessel from the corrosive action
of the sulphuric acid. The vapor evolved is conducted or drawn into leaden
condensing chambers or compartments and is condensed therein. The lead
sulphate dissolved by the acid during the heat will again separate while cooling
except a very small proportion and can be repeatedly added to the lead
concentrating vessels.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
In the process of concentrating sulphuric acid in lead vessels, the addition of
sulphate of lead to the acid for the purpose of protecting the lead vessels from the
corrosive action of the acid, as set forth.
Dated this 18th day of June 1894.
J. C. MEWBURN & ELLIS,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, Patent Agents.
Improvements in Apparatus for Heating and Domestic Purposes.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application. 20th Nov., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 18th Aug., 1894-Accepted, 27th Oct., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Apparatus for Heating and Domestic Purposes.
I, THOMAS STEVENS of Orrell's Farm, Egerton near Bolton in the County of
Lancaster, Farmer and Sand Dealer, do hereby declare the nature of my said
invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in apparatus for heating and domestic
purposes and consists of metallic vessels or frames of any convenient form and size,
provided with means for heating the same by gas, oil or other lainps. The upper side
of the said metallic vessels or frames are provided with openings which may be closed
by sliding or other doors or covers. When the latter are open the said openings
may be employed for boiling water, warming plates, and other domestic articles
and uses. The metallic vessel or frame may be constructed to fit inside a kitchen
or other fender, or may form the fender itself. The same may be constructed as
portable house warmers either square, oblong, round, or otherwise.
Dated the 18th November 1893.

page_text: requirements for heating houses, churches, chapels, schools, sheds, railway carriages,
tram cars, cabs, carriages, buildings, and the like. The metallic vessels or frames F
are provided internally with the lamps or burners J which may be charged with gas
or oil to heat the said vessels or frames. The upper side of the said metallic vessels
or frames F may be provided with the opening or openings K, the latter being closed
by the sliding door or cover L. When the door or cover L is slid to open the
opening K the latter may be employed for boiling water in a kettle or pan, warming
plates, and other domestic articles. The metallic vessels or frames F may be
provided with the hinged covers M pivoted at N. The vessels or frames F may be
provided with the holes or openings O to allow heat to pass from the same into the
house or other place to be heated.
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 respective combinations and arrangements of apparatus for heating and
domestic purposes substantially as described and as illustrated in the annexed
drawings.
Dated the 16th August 1904
EDMUND CHADWICK, F.I.C.P.A.,
Agent.
Improvements in the Means for Preventing Corrosion of Propeller Shafts.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Means for Preventing Corrosion of Propeller
Shafts.
I, JOHN EDWIN TAYLOR, of 11 Windsor Road, Barry in the County of
Glamorgan, Marine 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:-
This invention relates to an improved means for preventing the corrosion of
propeller shafts to which they are so liable, particularly at the junction of the
shaft and the brass liner. Many attempts have been made to prevent corrosion at
this point by the interposition of some composition to protect the junction of the
two metals. The composition employed has generally been of a more or less brittle
nature and has been found to break away and leave unprotected the part that was-
sought to protect.
Now according to this invention I interpose a layer of another material between
the end of the brass liner and the shaft. The material I employ is plastic or white
metal which I tin to the shaft itself. For the purpose of this invention I recess
the shaft for a suitable distance at each side of the point of junction so that the
end of the liner overhangs one end of the recess. It is in this recess that the shaft
is tinned and the white metal afterwards filled in so as to insulate as it were the
end of the brass liner from the shaft. The white metal filling may be extended up
to protect the edge of the liner or sleeve.
The accompanying drawing illustrates a shaft constructed according to my
invention and shows half in elevation and half in section. The shaft is marked a
and the liner b, the filling of white or plastic metal being marked c. An inspection
of the drawing will show how it is proposed to extend a portion of the filling c over
the end of the liner b.
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 employment of a filling of white or plastic metal interposed between the
brass liner and the shaft, the said filling being inserted within a recess in the
periphery of the shaft to which it is tinned.
Dated this 21st dov of Anvil 1802
CASTLE SMITH,
"Invention Office, 54, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,.
Agent for the Applicant.
An Absorption Pad for Paraffin Lamps.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
An Absorption Pad for Paraffin Lamps.
We ISAAC SHERWOOD Junior and FREDERICK SHERWOOD of 44 to 50 Granville
Street Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, Lamp Manufacturers, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention is applicable to all kinds of paraffin lamps.
One of the chief disadvantages of paraffin lamps is, that the oil evaporates from
the vessel and lodges outside the lamp making it very disagreeable to handle.
Our invention is intended to remedy this defect and is carried out as hereinafter
described and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is a section shewing the pad in position on the lamp.
Fig. 2 is a plan of the pad.
It consists of a circular pad A of blotting paper or other suitable material
placed between the bottom of the burner B and the collar C of the lamp and is
gripped firmly by the burner against the collar so as to absorb the vapour as it is
escaping from the oil vessel of the lamp.
For the purpose of placing the pad in its proper position, it has one or more
joints D in order that it may open sufficiently for placing in position.
For the purpose of keeping the pad taut and for ornamentation and protection
the said pad is fitted in a suitable rim or holder E turned over at the edges for
protecting the pad and divided into two parts at F and fastened by a suitable clip
or fastener.
Our invention also consists in placing a pad on the spindle of the lamp for the
purpose of absorbing the oil and vapour as it escapes through the hole of the
spindle as illustrated at Fig. 3.
This pad may be attached to a metal plate for the purpose of ornamentation
and protection.
Thus it will be perceived that this invention is for the purpose of keeping the
lamp clean by absorbing the vapour as it escapes out of the oil vessel and so
preventing its coudensation and settlement on the outside of the oil vessel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what we
claim is
1. An absorption pad for attaching to the collar of the lamp as hereinbefore
described and for the purpose specified.
2. An absorption pad fitted in a rim or holder as substantially set forth in this
Specification and illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
3. An absorption pad fitted on the spindle of the lamp as illustrated by the
accompanying drawing.
Mh 1902
ISAAC SHERWOOD, JUNIOR,
FREDERICK SHERWOOD,
Per J. J. Raggett,
Agent.
ISAAC SHERWOOD, JUNIOR,
FREDERICK SHERWOOD,
Per J. J. Raggett,
Agent.
An Improved Ladder Platform or Hook Stand.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Apr., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Jan., 1894-Accepted, 24th Mar., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Ladder Platform or Hook Stand.
JAMES HENRY HEATHMAN 2 & 37 Endell Street London W.C. Ladder Maker
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
--
A platform or hook stand is made so that it can be used either in front or behind
a ladder to suit varying circumstances and the framework of the stand is made
jointed so that the stand can be pushed through between the ladder sides out of the
way of a person ascending the ladder and drawn out again after the person has
passed it.
To adapt the framework to permit the stand to come level when used either at
front of or behind a ladder I put two hooks on each of the diagonal supporting
arms so that for the front the upper hooks take over the ladder rung and for the
back the lower hooks take over the ladder rung.
Dated this 10th day of April 1893.
J. H. HEATHMAN,
Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Ladder Platform or Hook Stand.
JAMES HENRY HEATHMAN 2 & 37 Endell Street London W.C. Ladder Maker
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 platform is fitted to a frame having hooks which catch on the ladder rungs
shewn at "A on accompanying drawing, hinges at "B" and diagonal struts "C"
with two hooks pivoted thereto out of the centre so that one part of each hook is
longer than the other as shewn at "D" and by reversing these hooks the combined
length of the diagonal struts and hooks will become longer to suit the back of a
ladder as Fig. E, or shorter to suit the front of a ladder as Fig. For equivalents
to these hooks may be employed, forming an arrangement so that the whole can be
pushed through between the ladder sides as Fig. G out of the way of a person
ascending the ladder and drawn out again as Fig. F after the person has
passed it.
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
The improved ladder platform or hook stand as shewn and described in this
Specification and the accompanying drawing.
1001
J. H. HEATHMAN,
Applicant.
Improvements in Sash-fasteners.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Oct., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 11th July, 1894-Accepted, 11th Aug., 1894
Improvements in Sash-fasteners.
I, JAMES ROBERTSHAW, of Churnett Street, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Machinist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
It consists in fitting a pivoted catch upon the fastener so that when the lever is
pressed home it is locked in position, until the catch is lifted.
The catch may be actuated by its own weight, a spring, or other suitable
means.
Dated this 14th day of October 1893.
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
98ª, Market Street, Manchester, Agent to Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Sash-fasteners.
I, JAMES ROBERTSHAW, of Churnett Street, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Machinist, 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 :—
It consists in fitting a pivoted catch upon the fastener, so that when the lever is.
pressed home it is locked in position, until the catch is lifted.
The catch may be actuated by its own weight, a spring, or other suitable
means.
Referring to the drawings sent herewith, Fig. 1 is a plan and Fig. 2 an
elevation of a sash-fastener with my improvements.
a indicates the lever of the fastener, furnished with projection b over which
catch c pivoted at d falls when the lever a is pushed home to position indicated by
dotted lines a². The catch is lifted by pressing on projection e.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
In a sash-fastener, a catch for locking the lever when home, substantially as
described and shown hereinbefore and in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 5th day of July 1894.
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
984, Market Street, Manchester, Agent to Applicant.
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
984, Market Street, Manchester, Agent to Applicant.
Improvements in Golf Clubs or Implements.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Feb., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 17th Nov., 1893—Accepted, 23rd Dec., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Golf Clubs or Implements.
•
I, WILLIAM Ross Engineering Draughtsman 78 Gregory Boulevard Nottingham
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A cavity is formed in the face of the wood or metal club or implement, and over
this cavity is fixed a thin plate of steel, or other substance of sufficient strength and
elasticity, which forms the striking face or surface.
The plate may present a surface either flat, convex or concave, to suit the club
or implement to which it is applied. The cavity formed behind the plate, allows
the elasticity of the latter free action, thus forming a spring, which is brought into
action on the impact in striking the ball.
The object being to increase the distance to which the ball may be driven, by
adding the spring action to the force of the stroke.
ד.
1000
WILLIAM ROSS.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Golf Clubs or Implements.
WILLIAM Ross, lately of No. 78 Gregory Boulevard now of No. 49 Bentinck
Road, Nottingham, in the County of Nottingham, 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:-
A cavity is formed in the face of the wood or metal club or implement and over
this cavity is fixed a thin plate of steel or other substance of sufficient strength and
elasticity, which forms the striking face or surface.
"
The plate may present a surface either flat, convex or concave to suit the
purpose of the club or implement to which it is applied.
The cavity formed behind the plate allows the elasticity of the latter free action,
thus forming a spring which is brought into action on the impact in striking
the ball.
The object being to increase the distance to which the ball may be driven, by
adding the spring action to the force of the stroke.
Fig. 1. shows the spring as applied to a cleek or iron, and Fig. 2 shows it as.
applied to a driver or spoon, the cavity being indicated by the dotted lines.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is :-
1. The application of a spring plate over a cavity on the face of golf clubs or
implements, as herein described and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
2. The formation of a cavity in the face of golf clubs or implements to facilitate
the action of a spring plate, as herein described and as shown in the accompanying
drawings.
10 Naxambo 1802
WILLIAM ROSS.
Improvements in Lawn-mowing Machines.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Lawn-mowing Machines.
A communication from G. E. SATTLER, of Bautzen, Germany.
I, ALFRED JULIUS BOULT of 323 High Holborn in the County of Middlesex,
Chartered Patent Agent, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and.
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The present invention refers to a lawn-mowing machine which is worked by hand
and in which the grass is cut as by shears in consequence of the arrangement of
two comb-shaped cutter-plates which can be displaced one upon the other and.
extend beyond the gauge of the wheels which serve to drive the machine.
In the accompanying drawings:-
--
Figure is a side elevation of the machine.
Figure 2 is a front elevation of the machine.
Figure 3 is a top view of the machine.
Figures 4 to 6 are the cutter-plates.
Differing from the usual lawn-mowing machines in which rotary cutters are
secured to the wheel-shaft and rollers press down the lawn which is not yet mown,
in the present machine a stationary comb-shaped cutter plate a is secured to arms b
of the frame h. With this plate a is connected another cutter-plate a¹ which has
the same shape and can be displaced by slots d of the plate a¹. A roller e which
is secured to the plate a¹ enters a curved groove in a cam-roller ffixed on the shaft c
of the machine; or this arrangement may be reversed and a fork substituted for e
and a cam disc for f. The cutter-plates a a' are so wide that they extend at both
sides beyond the wheels g.
The frame which carries the shaft c of the wheels 9 carries also the handle k
which serves to move the machine. If this handle is pressed down, the roller
which is carried in brackets i is placed on the ground and the wheels 9 are lifted so
that they do not rotate and the cutter plates a' are not moved. If, however, the
machine, running on the wheels g is moved, the roller e which enters the groove of
the rotating cam roller reciprocates the upper plate a' on the lower plate a so
that the grass is cut as by shears. The wheels run on the mown part of the lawn..
By this machine the lawn can be mown no matter what may be the height of the
grass which could not be done with the ordinary machines.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this said.
invention as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent, and in what.
manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is
A lawn mowing machine worked by hand characterized by the arrangement of a.
stationary comb-shaped cutter-plate a on which another cutter-plate a is recipro-
cated by means of a pin or roller e which enters a curved groove in the cam-roller f
the plates a a' working like shears and extending beyond the gauge of the wheels g
substantially as described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 2nd day of May 1893.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT,
Agents for the Applicant.
Wood Insoled Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Jan., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 27th Oct., 1898-Accepted, 18th Dec., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Wood Insoled Boots and Shoes.
JAMES GOWN Martham Great Yarmouth Brickmaker and Market Gardener do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to bo as follows :—
The features of novelty connected with these boots are that the inside of the sole,
namely that side next the foot, and touching it, consists of wood. This wood is
5 covered with leather on the outside, and tho boots in appearance are like those in
ordinary use. The benefits accruing from the use of wood next the foot and leather
without is that the foot will be kept free from damp and the persons wearing such
shoes be less liable to colds.
Dated thin 14th dow of Tan1902
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Wood Insoled Boots and Shoes.
JAMES GOWN residing at Martham Great Yarmouth Boot and Shoe Maker
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 using wood instead of leathor for the inner sole of boots
and shoes, the wood may be of any description but "willow"
"
" alder
or
aro the
best suitable for the purpose.
The wooden insole is first attached to the inside of the upper of the boot by
means of rivetts or screws in the same way as an ordinary leather insole and the
outsido soles are then rivetted or screwed to the wooden insole.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to bo performed I declare that what I
claim is.
1. That the wood is cheaper and more durable than leathor.
2. That the wood being inside the boot and above the leather sole, makes the
boot more comfortable for walking than affixing the wooden sole to the outside of
the boot, and
3. That the wooden insole keeps the feet dry and warm and perfectly free from
damp.
Propelling Device for Ships.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Propelling Device for Ships.
I, JOSEF SCHMIDLIN, Works Foreman, of 24 Schiller Strasse, Pyrmont,
Germany do hereby declare the nature of my invention and in what manner the
same is performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following Specification
:-
The present invention consists of a propeller for vessels, and the arrangement is
such that no rudder is required to the ship as hitherto, the steering being effected
by manipulating the propeller. The movement of the ship is effected by a series
of watertight pistons arranged at the stern end of the ship under the water line
said pistons working in cylinders communicating with the water as herein after more
particularly described and shown. The said cylinders are provided with valves and
vents whereby the pistons may be caused to propel the ship backwards or forwards
or to one side or the other.
And in order to make the present invention more easily intelligible reference is
had to the accompanying drawing in which
Fig. 1 represents the general arrangement of the propeller in horizontal
section.
The cylinders A are arranged at the stern end of the ship underneath the water
line and may he closed at each end by means of valves CCCC. In that part of
the cylinder lying parallel with the keel of the vessel, the pistons B₁ B are
arranged to slide, said pistons being driven from a crank shaft or by any other
suitable means. The pistons may be driven either simultaneously or consecutively
but in the latter case they must follow each other so quickly that no jerking of the
ship in its forward movement takes place. Near each end of the cylinders are
arranged the vents D D D' D'.
The operation of the device is as follows:-
If the ship is to be propelled forwards the valves C' and the vents D are closed
but if a rearward motion is required the valves C C and the vents D¹ D' must be
closed. In order to steer the vessel the valves C' of the right or left side are
In order to
opened as also simultaneously the valves C of the opposite side.
stop the vessel the closed valves of all the cylinders are opened and the open
valves closed.
In the accompanying drawing it is intended to use four cylinders the two upper
ones being cut away.
All the valves may be arranged to be adjusted from the bridge of the vessel.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is performed I declare that what I claim is :-
A propeller for vessels consisting of two or more cylinders arranged in the stern
of the vessel under the water line and communicating at each end with the water,
valves C C at each end of said cylinders, pistons or plungers B B to slide in said
cylinders vents D D' at each end of the cylinders and means for propelling the
plungers or pistons substantially as described and shown.
Dated this 4th day of September 1893.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOUIT,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Ventilating and Disinfecting Appliances for Drains and Sewers.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Ventilating and Disinfecting Appliances for Drains
and Sewers..
I MOSES JAMES ADAMS Engineer Peasholme Green York 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 :-
Under my Patent No. 15,729 of November 1884 I used an apparatus for the
purification of sewer gases in which below the openings of a manhole cover I
placed a vessel having an annular space formed round the opening up which the gases
ascended and this space I filled with liquid disinfectant. A hood of wire on which
asbestos or other fibre was twisted dipped into the liquid contained in the annular
vessel and becoming saturated therewith formed a wet disinfecting screen through
the meshes of which the sewer gases passed becoming purified in their ascent, it
will be seen that the liquid in the vessel needed renewal at frequent intervals and
my present invention is designed to overcome the difficulty thereby caused.
Instead of the vessel for liquid disinfectant I use a case or frame having an
opening for the passage of the gases and over this opening I place a body of
disinfecting material formed as a perforated plate or in slabs or formed by coating
n wire screen or mesh with the material. As the gases rise they pass through the
perforations or interstices of the plates or screens or between plates or strips of the
material they are thus brought into contact with the material and purified."
Reference to my drawings will make my meaning clear.
Fig. 1 shews section of manhole cover with dirt box B and case C the opening D
in bottom of case is covered by the disinfecting screen or plate E the passage of
the gases is indicated by the arrows. Fig. 4 is a half plan of same cover H H
shewing the outlets for sewer gases.
Fig. 2 shews a section of a shaft ventilator the lettering being as Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 shews my disinfecting screen or plate in this instance I shew the coated
wire screen but it will be evident that the plate would be of much the character if
used as a perforated plate or slab.
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-
1st. The use of a plate slab or other suitably shaped piece or pieces of
disinfecting material so pierced perforated or divided that the impure gases to
be purified shall pass between the openings or interstices thereof.
2nd. The use of a screen of wire or other suitable material coated with a
disinfecting material and so placed in vessel frame or other casing that the impure
gases are passed through it and deodorized.
3rd. The use of the apparatus as shown by my drawings and described or an
equivalent though differing in conformity substantially the same.
Dated this 26th day of October 1893.
MOSES JAMES ADAMS,
Peasholme Green, York, Engineer.
Improved Cake or Food.
Year: 1893

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Cake or Food.
I, WALTER GEARREN of 9 Preston Street Faversham, Kent, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement :-
My invention relates to an improved hygienic food or cake which is nourishing,
easily digested and therefore very suitable for invalids, dyspeptics, children and
others, while owing to its extremely agreeable taste it will readily be taken as a
substitute for the cakes now generally used.
My improved food or cake is composed of the following ingredients, and prepared
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Cake or Food.
•
I, WALTER GEARREN of 9 Preston Street Faversham, Kent, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:—
My invention relates to an improved hygienic food or cake which is nourishing,
easily digested and therefore very suitable for invalids, dyspeptics, children and
others, while owing to its extremely agreeable taste it will readily be taken as a
substitute for the cakes now generally used.
My improved food or cake is composed of the following ingredients, and prepared
as hereinafter described.
I take of Sifted Meal -
"
"
Ground Almonds
Sugar
Dr. Allinson's Natural Food
16 lbs.
1 lb.
3 lbs.
1 lb.
Butter
"
"
Eggs
Milk
"
"
"
Essence of Lemon
Yeast (German or French) -
->
2 lbs.
32
1 gallon
1 tea-spoonful
3 ozs.
The yeast is dissolved in the milk to which is then added the essence of lemon,
the natural food, and 12 lbs. of meal, the whole being mixed into a dough and
allowed to prove for two hours, the butter and almonds are then rubbed into the
remaining meal and kneaded into the above dough, which is divided into suitably
sized portions, placed in tins and allowed to prove for two hours when it is baked
in a moderate oven.
The natural food may be omitted if desired, in which case an additional pound of
meal is used.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improved hygienic cake or food composed of the ingredients above stated and
er about the proportions specified.
Dated this 23rd day of October 1893.
Dated this 23rd day of October 1893.
F. G. CASSELL,
Of Cassell & Co.,
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, W.
Insulating and Preserving Metal Arms used for Supporting Electrio Telegraph Insulators, and for kindred purposes.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application; 4th Mar., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Dec., 1893—Accepted, 6th Jan., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Insulating and Preserving Metal Arms used for Supporting Electrio
Telegraph Insulators, and for kindred purposes.
I, THOMAS GEORGE MARSH of Dixon's Green, Dudley in the County of
Worcester, Mining Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:
One of various objections to the use of metal arms on telegraph poles for carrying
the insulators by which the wires aro supported is that in case of the wire becoming
detached from the insulator and falling on the metal much disturbance results.
propose to enamel the arms whereby not only insulation is obtained but the metal
is also preserved.
Dated this 2nd day of March 1893.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Insulating and Preserving Metal Arms used for Supporting Electrio
Telegraph Insulators, and for kindred purposes.
I, THOMAS GEORGE MARSH, of Dixon's Green, Dudley, in the County of
Worcester, Mining 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 :-
One of various objections to the use of metal arms on telegraph poles for carrying
the insulators by which the wires are supported is that in case of the wire becoming
detached from the insulator and falling on the metal much disturbance results.
I propose to enamel the arms whereby not only insulation is obtained but the
metal is also preserved.
=
In carrying my invention into effect I prefer to proceed as follows :— ·
The irou arms are first dipped in an acid bath to open the pores for the
reception of the glass and to remove any foreign matter such as dirt, oxido of
iron &c. After this they are dipped in a liquid glaze and dried. Then the
whole is burnt in a closed furnace at a temperature of about 1800 Ft. this ensures
perfect. homogenity of the iron and glass at points of contact. After careful
annealing the arms, their surfaces are found to be perfectly coated with a hard
silicious glass which ensures thorough insulation and preservation.
It will be seen that if a wire should fall against one or moro of the arms no
electrical circuit can be thereby closed for the wire is separated from the metal of
the arm by the insulating vitreous coating.
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
olaim is :-
Enamelled metal arms substantially as described for supporting insulators and
wires for electric telegraph and kindred purposes.
Dated this 27th day of November 1893.
MUAVIA A BADATT
An Improvement relating to Braces or Suspenders.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Aug., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 4th June, 1894-Accepted, 7th July, 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement relating to Braces or Suspenders.
I RAYMOND WILMOT BRETT of 2 Bell Alley, Goswell Road in the County of
London Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of my present invention is to dispense with the pullies over which
the front and back cords pass.
In order to carry out this invention I form a flat metal loop each side of said
loop being turned slightly down. The upper portion of said loop is so made as to
turn over and fasten on to the cords or other portion or attachments of the brace
or suspender.
Dated this 2nd day of August 1893.
BROWNE & Co.,
9, Warwick Court, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement relating to Braces or Suspenders.
RAYMOND WILMOT BRETT of 2 Bell Alley, Goswell Road in the County of
London, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The object of my present invention is to dispense with the pulleys over which
the front and back cords pass.
In order to carry out this invention I form a flat metal loop, each side of said
loop being turned slightly down.
And in order that my said invention may be fully understood, I will refer to the
drawings accompanying this Specification in which
Fig. 1. shews view of the front ends of a pair of braces or suspenders;
Fig. 2 view of back end;
Fig. 3. detail hereafter referred to.
The same letters denote the same parts in all the views.
a shews the main webbings; b shews flat metal loop, through which the cords c
pass. The upper portion of the loops hooks over the loop d connected to the
main webbings a; but this may be otherwise suitably connected. I prefer to have
the loops 6 curved downwards, as shewn in Figs. 1 and 2; but these may be made
straight with rounded or curved ends as at Fig. 4.
It will be seen by the above that the pulleys usually employed in this class of
brace are dispensed with, thereby lessening the cost of manufacture, whilst at the
same time attaining as good, if not better results.
Fig. 3. is a detached end view of the loop b, drawn to an enlarged scale.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
In braces or suspenders the loops b for the purpose set forth.
Dated thi Fourth day of June 1894.
Nourth day of June 1894.
BROWNE & Co.,
9, Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, W.C., Agents for Applicant.
A New or Improved Vaccination Shield.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Feb., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 28th July, 1893-Accepted, 2nd Sept., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Vaccination Shield.
I WILLIAM ABBOTT, of 97 West George Street Glasgow, North Britaiu,
Chiropodist, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to a new or improved vaccination shield.
The shield is made of felt of suitable thicknesses, and of circular, oblong, or
other convenient shapes, the central part being cut out. One side is coated with
an adhesive substance.
In using the shield the side coated with the adhesive substance is heated and it
is then placed round the part which has been operated upon, when it firmly adheres
to the skin and will remain in that position until the arm is thoroughly healed,
when it is easily taken off. The shield can also be taken off for washing or other
purposes and replaced by heat.
Dated this 24th day of February 1893.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Vaccination Shield.
I WILLIAM ABBOTT, of 97 West George Street, Glasgow, North Britain,
Chiropodist, 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 vaccination shield.
The shield is made of felt of suitable thicknesses, and of circular, oblong, or
other convenient shapes, the central part being cut out.
One side is coated with
an adhesive substance.
In using the shield the side coated with the adhesive substance is heated and it
is then placed round the place which has been operated upon, when it firmly
adheres to the skin and will remain in that position until the arm is thoroughly
healed, when it is easily taken off. The shield can also be taken off for washing or
other purposes and replaced by heat.
In order that my invention may be properly understood and readily carried into
effect I have hereunto appended an explanatory sheet of drawings.
Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 are plans of different shapes of the shield.
Figure 5 is a section of one of the shields.
Figure 6 shows the shield applied to the arm.
The shield is made of felt of suitable thickness to protect the part which has
been operated upon, the central part being cut away, and may be round as shown
at Figure 1, oval as shown at Figure 2, for two places as shown at Figure 3, or for
three places as shown at Figure 4. The bottom of the shield is coated with an.
adhesive substance, which is heated and placed on the arm so that the place or
places operated upon shall be in the cut-away part or parts.

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 :-
The vaccination shield constructed as described and illustrated on the accom-
panying sheet of drawings.
Dated this 27th day of July 1893.
BOTTOMLEY & LIDDLE,
154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Applicant's Agents.
Improved Alloys for Use in the Manufacture of Wire.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Apr., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 10th Feb., 1894-Accepted, 10th Mar., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Alloys for Use in the Manufacture of Wire.
I, ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL, Managing Director of George Christie, Limited,
of 59, Ladywell Street, Glasgow, in the County of Lanark, North Britain, Wire
Cloth Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows, that is to say :-
My said invention has for its object to diminish the liability to corrode of wire
such as is used for making endless wires for paper-making machines and for other
purposes.
My invention consists in making the wire of an alloy or metallic compound in
which copper and nickel are combined either alone or with some zinc. When
copper and nickel alone are used the proportions are about three parts by weight
of nickel to ninety seven parts of copper; and when zinc is also used the pro-
portions are two parts of nickel, ten parts of zinc and eighty eight parts of copper.
The copper and nickel are melted together, and when zinc is used it is added after
the copper and nickel have been melted.
The manufacture of the improved alloys into wire is effected in the same manner
as with ordinary wire.
Dated this Eighth day of Anril 1893
EDMUND HUNT,
Applicant's Agent.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Alloys for Use in the Manufacture of Wire.
I, ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL, Managing Director of George Christie, Limited,
of 59 Ladywell Street, in the County of the City of Glasgow, North Britain, Wire
Cloth Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement, that is to say :-
My said invention has for its object to diminish the liability to corrode of wire
such as is used for making endless wires for paper-making machines, and for other
purposes.
My invention consists in making the wire of an alloy or metallic compound in
which copper, nickel, and zinc are combined. I combine the metals in the following
proportions, namely;-two to three parts by weight of nickel ;-ten to fourteen
parts of zinc and eighty three to eighty eight parts of copper. The copper and
nickel are melted together and the zinc is added after the copper and nickel have
been melted.
The manufacture of the improved alloys into wire is effected in the same manner
as with ordinary wire.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
The improved alloys for use in the manufacture of wire, in which alloys, copper,
nickel, and zinc are combined in about the proportions hereinbefore specified.
Dated this Ninth day of February 1894.
EDMUND HUNT,
Applicant's Agent.
Improvements in or relating to Kaleidoscopes.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 12th Oct., 1893
Complete Specification Le't, 13th Aug, 1894-Accepted. 15th Sept.. 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Kaleidoscopes.
I, WILLIAM SPEIRS SIMPSON, of 49 Battersea Park Road, County of
London, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention has for object, forming or arranging the field end of a kaleidoscope
with a pocket for the reception of articles, plain or fancy, for insertion to be
temporarily retained by a ring, which is preferably removable at pleasure. Thus,
articles, such as pieces of lace, leaves, twigs, or torn up pieces of paper, plain or
deviced, can be changed.
The rim of the ground or field glass may be undulated or stubbed at parts of its
inner periphery to alter the focus, and so produce further changes when the ring on
the barrel is turned beyond a given point.
Dated this 19th dor of Ontahan 1002
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said William Speirs Simpson.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Kaleidoscopes.
1, WILLIAM SPEIRS SIMPSON, of 49 Battersea Park Road, County of
London, Civil Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention has for object, forming or arranging the field end A of a
kaleidoscope B (see annexed drawing) with a pocket for the reception of articles
plain or fancy to be temporarily retained by a ring D which is preferably removable
at pleasure. Thus, articles such as pieces of lace, leaves, twigs, or torn up pieces
of paper plain or deviced can be changed for varying the appearance or brilliancy
of the colours or pieces of material that may be placed in.
Instead of the ring D being removable it can be slotted like the field end of the
kaleidoscope to be brought opposite the pocket and be shut off therefrom by turning
it only, or a hinged flap can be fitted if desired.
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 construction of a kaleidoscope with a pocket at the field end next the field
glass for the ready insertion of small articles, or small things, and their ready
removal for substitution of other small articles or things to enable the "sight" to
be varied, as desired for artistic or other effect as described and substantially as
shown and whether such pocket be closable by a removable ring a slip ring or by a
flap, as set forth.
The 13th day of A navet 1901