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Improvements relating to the Treatment of Articles Composed of Wood Pulp.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Dec., 1891-Accepted, 5th Mar., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to the Treatment of Articles Composed of
Wood Pulp.
I, JAMES AUGUSTUS WHEELER, of Oswego, in the County of Oswego, in the
State of New York, United States of America, 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 :-
This invention relates to the manufacture of various articles from wood pulp and
pertains especially to the treatment of the same for rendering such articles imper-
vious to water, acids and other injurious substances.
The object of my invention is to attain the aforesaid effect more thoroughly and
thus produce wood-pulp articles of superior stability, and durability, and to that
end my invention consists in treating the wood-pulp articles with ozocerite and in
some cases with the addition of rosin.
The treatment of the wood pulp is carried on after the same has been molded into
shape and the article thus formed has been dried.
For treating articles in which color of the pulp is immaterial I prepare a bath
of ozocerite by melting the same in a suitable receptacle and by artificial heat, and
while said bath is in a hot and liquid condition 1 dip the article to be treated in
said bath until it is thoroughly saturated with ozocerite.
I then remove it from
the bath and allow it to cool, and it then becomes very hard and tenacious.
For treating cheap articles I mix with the ozocerite an equal quantity of rosin
and melt the mixture as aforesaid to prepare the bath in which to dip said
articles.
When the article to be treated is very large I apply the aforesaid hot liquid
material to said article by means of a brush or other suitable implement. The pulp
readily absorbing said material and becoming thoroughly saturated with it.
In this manner I have been enabled to treat bath-tubs, and coffins formed of wood-
pulp and these articles have thereby been rendered very hard, stiff and tenacious as
well as impervious to water and acids.
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 treatment of wood pulp with ozocerite as set forth.
2—The treatment of wood bulb with ozocerite and rosin as set forth.
JAMES AUGUSTUS WHEELER.
Haseltine, Lake & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 6th June, 1891

page_text: Malt germs or cooms
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We prefer to give the cartridges the form of a cylinder C, of which Fig. 1 is a
vertical section and Fig. 2 a top view or plan, and provide the same with a centi al
boring or canal c for the match and with air channels said cylinder being also
recessed at to form an air chamber.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and the manner in which the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is :
1. The application of malt germs or cooms for manufacturing blasting compounds
(so-called "Dynamoit") substantially as specified.
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2. The combination of malt germs or cooms with nitrate of ammonia or chlorate
of potash or with both substantially as specified.
3. Coloring the said blasting compound with aniline or other suitable colori
matter substantially as described.
4. Forming the aforeclaimed blasting compound into cylindrical cartridges with
recessed bottom central igniting canal e and air channels substantially as
specified.
Dated this 4th day of April 1891.
W. P. THOMPSON & BOULT;
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Card Boxes or like Cases for other Articles.
Year: 1891

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Card Boxes or like Cases for other Articles.
I, VICTOR EUGENE MAUGER of the Grand Hotel, Indianapolis in the State
of Indiana one of the United States of America but temporarily residing at
51 Belsize Avenue Hampstead in the County of Middlesex, Merchant do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention has for its object to facilitate the extraction of the cards or other
contents of a card box or case.
The case or box has a body open on one side which open side is closeable by a
lid linged to one side and with a tongue or tongues to tuck into the case.
The lid from the tongue and across the covering diameter is slit by two parallel
slits and these slits are carried down the back. Out of the front of the box is
taken a recess so that the finger may touch the cards or other contents and as the
lid is turned back the portion of card between the front edge of the body and the
bottom of parallel slits folds back away from the body leaving a free space for
the finger to grip the cards or contents.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 indicates by a front view a case or box suitable to contain a pack of cards
or other article..
Fig. 2 is a side view thereof with the lid and
open
Fig. 3 shews the same with the lid folded down.
a is the body of the box or case is the lid to cover the open end of the box
and c is the tongue adapted to fold down inside the box, or into a slit in front, or
otherwise to be fastened and secure the contents. d dare two parallel slits in the lid
and back leaving a portion of the fabric e which as the lid is opened fold back as
indicated in Fig. 2, on three hinges, 1, 2 and 3 so as to leave a part of the back of
the contents exposed in the same way that a part of the front of contents is exposed
through the gap left in the front wall of the case a.
When a portion of the front and back of the contents of the case are thus
exposed, the thumb of the person withdrawing the same may rest thereon through
the gap and the fore finger through the opening left by the bending back of the
portion e and nip the cards or other contents so as to secure efficient holding. Side
flaps g, g may be 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 manufacture and use of cases or boxes for cards or other articles with a
portion of the lid and back capable of folding back so as to expose a portion of the
contents to permit and facilitate efficient holding thereof by the fingers for with-
drawal substantially as set forth.
Dated the 25th day of June 1891
WM. BROOKES & SON,
55 & 56, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1891-Accepted, 28th Nov., 1891

page_text: cords e. e. of which there may be any number suitable and which may be of metal,
hemp or other suitable material. Preferably we attach these by means of hooks
from which they can be at once released by hand. The roller is revolved by halyard
cord e, as in ordinary roller blinds. Attached to the outside of the bearer D where
the halyard cord. is used is a lever which can be moved inwards or outwards against
or away from the end of the roller or a plate attached thereto. On this end or end
plate we fix studs or nobs in any preferred number. When the lever is brought
inwards one of these nobs will be arrested as in gearing toothed wheels. When
the lever is moved outwards the nobs are free and the blind may be raised or
lowered. This lever has the halyard "cord running through a guide hole K in its
lower end and it is by this controlled or directed by a simple motion to the right or
left (inwards or outwards) by the hand holding that cord. This lever may be a
casting in brass or other metal or it may be of wood or of metal wire or it may be
constructed by a combination of any of these. The supports f. f. may be of any
preferred number and are made preferably of brass or other metal to facilitate
canting actuated by any ordinary method. They may be attached by any
convenient method but we place them on hooks so that on release the whole laths
will be lowered to the ends of the cords and there cleaned or repaired. Also by
use of the hooks g. g. on the roller A the cords e. e. can be released and the whole
blind detached for repairs or renewal.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that
we do not confine ourselves to the exact details for it is obvious that many of the
parts described may be entirely of metal or other material or may be made of a
combination of materials and the details may be otherwise varied, but what we
claim is
The use of a lever guided by the halyard cord of any venetian blind to check or
release the said blind at or from any required height along with the canting
attachment all as set forth in the foregoing Specification and shown in the
accompanying drawings.
Dated this 25th day of February 1891.
WALTER HARFORD.
WALLACE ROBERTS.
An Improved Guide for the Wrists of Piano-forte Plavers.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Oct., 1891-Accepted, 28th Oct., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Guide for the Wrists of Piano-forte Plavers.
I, MARION SPENCER ARDEN, 118 Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, Professor of
Music, 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, MARION SPENCER ARDEN, 118 Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, Professor of
Music, 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 :-
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS.
Figure 1 shows one of my improved guides in position in front of the key
board of a piano-forte, when ready for use.
Figure 2 shows a plan.
Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view of the same.
Figure 4 is a sectional view of the guide showing it turned under the key board
when not in use.
Figures 5 and 6 show respectively an enlarged plan and front view of a socket
and clamping screw hereafter referred to.
Each guide consists of a pair of parallel brass tubes A and B connected at each
end by a vertical tube C and a central tube C¹.
The top of the upper tube A is placed level with the top of the front keys of the
piano, each end of the lower tube B is provided with a projecting axle pin B¹
shown by dotted lines in the enlarged plan Figure 5.
the
Each axle is carried by and free to turn in the front end D of a bearing arm,
outer edge of which has a flat spring D' rivetted to it, the front end of the spring
forcibly presses upon the projecting end of the axle pin. The back of the bearing
arm slides in a slotted bracket E provided with a set screw E' shown in the
enlarged view Figure 6, by which the guide may be firmly adjusted the required
distance from the piano keys.
The bracket E may be provided with two flanges at a right angle to each other
through which screws are passed to secure it to the under side of the key board,
and the inside of the end of the piano, or it may have the two flanges horizontal as
shown by the dotted lines at Figure 6, if there is room for it on the underside of
the key board.
My improved guide when used by learners of the piano-forte prevents the
drooping of the wrists and ensures the hands being held in the proper position,
aiding the production of a firm touch.
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 and employment of improved guides for the wrists of piano-forte
players, substantially as described and illustrated in the drawings annexed.
Dated this Twenty-sixth day of October 1891.
H. W. GOUGH, C.E.,
Agent.
An Improved Covering for Boilers, Pipes, and the like, to Prevent Radiation of Heat.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd Sept., 1891-Accepted, 3rd Oct., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Covering for Boilers, Pipes, and the like, to Prevent
Radiation of Heat.
I, JOSEPH ALFRED FISHER of Dock House, Billiter Street, London, E.C. do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention relates to a covering applicable to boilers, steam pipes or other
vessels or pipes for preventing radiation of heat from them. I first cover the
surface with a layer, which may be about an eighth of an inch or more in thickness,
consisting of asbestos, fossil meal or other mineral substance which is a bad
conductor of heat and can withstand high temperatures, this layer being applied
as a plaster made up with agglutinating material such as Portland cement or other
suitable material. Over this layer I apply a layer of cork dust or cork shavings
also made up as a plaster with agglutinating material such as silicate of soda or
other suitable material.
Over the cork layer, another layer like that first mentioned may be applied, or
any other suitable non-conducting coating to protect the cork from damage.
Cork has already been proposed and used as a covering for boilers pipes and the
like for preventing radiation, but, when the temperature is high, such as that of
high pressure steam, the cork covering becomes more or less carbonised and
disintegrated.
Now, according to my invention, I take advantage of the non-conducting quality
possessed by cork, but I protect the cork from the direct action of the highly
heated surface by a layer of non-conducting mineral substance as above set forth.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
A covering for boilers, pipes and the like to prevent radiation of heat, consisting
of an inner layer of mineral non-conducting substance, and on it a layer of cork
with an outer protecting non-conducting covering.
Dated this 3rd day of September 1891.
ABEL & IMRAY;
Agents for the Applicant.
Improved Finger Appliance for Picking Berries and other Fruit.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Apr., 1891-Accepted, 23rd May, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Finger Appliance for Picking Berries and other Fruit.
I, ABRAHAM BUCHMAN, of Oriole, Maryland, U.S.A. Inventor, 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 improvement in devices for picking berries, fruits, etc.,
the same being attachable to either finger of the human hand; and it consists to a
sheath or covering for the end of the finger, a projecting portion to form an
artificial nail, and means for securing the sheath in position as will be more fully
hereinafter set forth.
The figure of the drawing represents a perspective view of a picker for berries,
fruits, etc., in position, embodying my invention.
Referring to the drawing A designates a sheath which is fitted over the end
of a thumb or finger of the human hand, and having a projecting piece B
substantially of the shape of a finger nail, and acting as a cutter or claw.
C represents jointed links or toggles, the forward ends of which are secured to
the sides of the sheath A, and at the rear ends to a collar or band D, the latter
being adapted to embrace the finger behind the first joint thereof, the connecting
pivots of the links of said toggles occupying position adjacent to the sides of the
knuckles of said joint so that the device may conform to the movement of the
finger.
One end of the band or collar D is formed with a hook or stud E, and the other
end with holes to receive said stud, thus making the collar adjustable for
application to fingers of different sizes.
It will be seen that when the device is in position on the hand the finger may
be operated in such manner that the piece or nail B readily picks or cuts off
berries, fruit, etc., to which it is presented, the sheath relieving the finger and
nail from contact therewith, and preventing injury to the same during the picking
operation.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:
1. A picker for berries, fruit, etc., consisting of a sheath for the end of a finger,
an artificial nail connected with said sheath, a fastening collar or band, and links or
toggles connecting said sheath and band, substantially as described.
2. A picker for berries, fruit, etc., consisting of a sheath near the end of the
finger, an artificial nail secured to said sheath, and a collar or band connected to
said sheath by links, and having devices for adjusting the diameter of said collar,
substantially as described.
3. A picker for berries, etc., consisting of a sheath A, having a projecting piece B,
and provided with an adjustable collar D, having a pin E and openings F, and
pivoted links C connecting said sheath and collar, said parts being combined
ubstantially as described.
Dated this 1st day of April 1891
W. H. MUNNS,
Agent for Applicant.
Improvements in Selvages for Cotton Piece Goods.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Sept., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 2nd Dec., 1891-Accepted, 2nd Jan., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Selvages for Cotton Piece Goods.
I, JEREMIAH WHITAKER of Newlay Hall Newlay, near Leeds, in the County
of York, Dyer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The object of my invention is, to form selvages on all cotton goods dyed
aniline black, (or coloured) in the piece, the selvage is woven with the piece, and
may be composed of any kind of hair, wool or other fibre.
The speciality is, that such selvage remains white or coloured, after dyeing the
piece, or it may be left one, or more, colours if required.
Dated this 21st day of September 1891.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Selvages for Cotton Piece Goods.
I JEREMIAH WHITAKER of Newlay Hall, Newlay, near Leeds in the County
of York, Dyer, 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 invention is to produce a white, cream, or coloured selvage, or
any design, upon a piece composed of all cotton (with the exception of the selvage
or design which is woven in the piece), and which is afterwards dyed aniline
black.
The speciality is that, by my process; after dyeing the piece aniline black, the
selvage retains a greater portion of the original white, cream, or coloured threads,
and this I accomplish by forming the selvages of wool, hair, or any other animal
fibre, and including glass thread.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
In all cotton piece goods dyed aniline black, retaining the selvage the greater
portion of the original colour as and for the purposes, substantially as described.
Dated this First day of December 1891.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Agent for the Applicant.
JOHN E. WALSH,
Crossley Street, Halifax, Agent for the Applicant.
A Combined Level and Ball Gauge for Billiard Tables.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 28th May, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 27th Feb.. 1892-Accepted, 9th Apr., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Level and Ball Gauge for Billiard Tables.
ALFRED HARPER 42 Warstone Lane Birmingham Rule and Spirit Level
Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
A combined level and ball gauge for billiard tables.
The parts marked A on drawing are the gauges for billiard balls.
The parts marked D are the cross spirit levels and the part marked E is to test.
he levelness of length of billiard table. E is not the new idea.
Dated this 26th dow of May 1901
ALFRED HARPER.
- COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Combined Level and Ball Gauge for Billiard Tables.
I, ALFRED HARPER, of 42, Warstone Lane, Birmingham, Rule and Spirit
Level Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
mauner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
This invention consists in the herein-described new or improved combined level
and ball gauge for use in levelling billiard tables and for gauging the balls so as to.
ascertain whether they are perfectly round and of the proper size.
On the accompanying drawing
Fig. is a general elevation of my invention and
Fig. 2 is a plan of the same.
The same letters indicate the same parts in all the figures.
My said invention is by preference formed chiefly of metal and it consists of a.
low elongated stand marked C pierced by one, two, three or more perfectly circular
holes A forming the gauge or gauges for the billiard balls. I prefer to make my
invention with three of these gauges as shewn on my drawing each hole being of a.
different size corresponding with the standard sizes of the billiard balls. The upper
part B of this stand is furnished with two cross spirit levels D' D and a longitudinal
spirit level E, all of which lie in a plane parallel with the base F of the stand so-
that when my invention is placed to stand on a billiard table parallel with the
longer sides of the same, the level E will indicate whether or not the table is level.
as to its length and the cross levels D' D will at the same time shew whether the
table is level sideways. By means of the scales at the sides of the levels the exact
amount which one end or one side of the table has to be raised can readily be
calculated as is done with other spirit levels.
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 combined level and ball gauge for use on billiard tables substantially as
hereinbefore described and illustrated by the accompanying drawing, whether the-
cross levels D₁ D' are used or not.
Dated this 26th day of February 1809
CHARLES BOSWORTH KETLEY,
Agent for the Applicant.
Feed Lubricator for Gas Exhausters.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 15th Apr., 1891
Complete Specification Left. 2nd July. 1891-Accented. 8th Aug
1801
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Sight Feed Lubricator for Gas Exhausters.
GEORGE GUEST 86 Great Cambridge Street Hackney Road London E.
General Foreman at Gas Works, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows :--
--
A glass sight tube is fitted at top with two tubes, one for conveying the gas
under pressure from exhauster to top of reservoir, and the other for conveying
the oil from bottom of reservoir to drop at point of view in glass tube.
The gas passes from exhauster up through glass tube, thro' one tube, to top of
reservoir and displaces the oil down through tube at bottom of reservoir, regulated
by a valve fitted between reservoir & top of sight of glass the oil dropping down
same tube as conveys the gas from exhauster, the only fitting necessary to the
part to be lubricated being a socket tap to receive lubricator, for refilling, bottom
tap is closed and plug removed at top of reservoir.
Dated this 15th day of April 1891.
GEORGE GUEST.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Sight Feed Lubricator for Gas Exhausters.
I GEORGE GUEST of 86 Great Cambridge Street Hackney Road London E
General Foreman at Gas Works 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 suitable for either gas or air exhausters or machinery where
automatic lubrication is necessary under pressure or vacuum of gas or air only one
connection being necessary viz. to the part to be lubricated and will work at either
high or low pressure or vacuum and can be detached for cleaning or repairs
without trouble A is a plug either ground in or screwed for removal when refilling
reservoir B is a reservoir preferable of glass C is a tube for conveying the gas or
air to top of reservoir for displacing the oil D is a passage for conveying the oil
from reservoir to drip at point of view E is a valve for regulating the supply of
oil F is a glass sight tube, G is a stop cock for shutting off when out of use.
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 general arrangements, construction and combination of the parts as shewn
and described, conveying the gas or air to the top of reservoir and displacing the
oil down through a sight tube into the same service which conveys the gas or air.
Dated this 2nd day of July 1891.
GEORGE GUEST.
An Apparatus for Cutting Paper while On the Wire of a Paper- making Machine, to Facilitate subsequent Handling or for other purposes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 25th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 30th May, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Apparatus for Cutting Paper while On the Wire of a Paper-
making Machine, to Facilitate subsequent Handling or for other
purposes.
We, WILLIAM GREIG and JOHN GREIG, Creek Mill House, Dartford, Kent,
Paper Makers, 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:-
By our invention great saving can be effected in the facility afforded to the
machine attendants, through the web of paper being brought forward in a suitable
shape for immediate handling instead of requiring to be torn into shape by hand,
at the cost of great loss of time and material.
Figure 1 represents part side elevation of a wet end of a paper making machine.
Figure 2 represents plan.
Figure 3 represents end elevation.
In each of the drawings as above our invention is clearly shown.
A represents a hollow tube of brass or copper or other suitable material which is
carried across the wire frame of the machine and rests upon a support at each
end, B & C. In the under side of tube A a slot is formed extending the greater
part of the length of the tube and in the interior of the tube A is the jet apparatus
consisting of an internal slide made of brass or other suitable material and fitted
with a suitable nozzle for the jet of water, which nozzle passes through the slit in
the tube A. The slide has also a connection by means of a flexible indiarubber
tube T or other suitable appliance with a water supply of sufficient pressure which
can be turned on or off by means of a suitable cock or valve E. The water, having
Deen turned on at the cock E, passes through the rubber hose T to the tube A and
issues through the nozzle D with sufficient force to divide the web of wet paper W W
and the slide D being caused to move across the web of paper W W which is, at
the same time, moving forward in the direction of the arrow, the web is divided in
a diagonal form according to the rapidity with which the slide D is caused to
traverse across the web W. W.
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 :-
The entire invention as described above to be new and original, not having been
employed before to our knowledge, and further, that we believe the same to be of
great practical utility to paper makers who, in our belief, will effect a considerable
saving by the employment of our apparatus.
Dated this 23rd day of April 1891.
WILLIAM GREIG.
JOHN GREIG.
An Improved Ignition Tube for Gas and like Engines.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 13th July, 1891-Accepted, 17th Oct., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Ignition Tube for Gas and like Engines.
STEPHEN NEWCOMBE WELLINGTON F:C.S. Riverdale House Brundall Norfolk
England Assistant Gas Engineer & Manager & Chemist do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention consists of a non-metallic imperishable ignition tube, applicable
to "gas motors". of all makes, or any other engines requiring ignition of explosive
mixtures.
These ignition tubes are made of refractory earths combining kaolin and other
silicasious earths hereinafter mentioned. It can be affixed to engines in a very
few minutes, only requiring to be screwed into a socket and it is ready for work.
The length is from 6 to 9 inches and the diameter varying from to 1 inch.
Where necessary a thimble is provided to adapt the igniters to the various makes
of engines.
The following is the composition of the said ignition tubes, 62 per cent. kaolin, -
4 per cent, chalk, 17 per cent. sand, 17 per cent. felspar. The materials are ground
up with water before being mixed, and the coarser particles are allowed to subside;
the creamy fluids containing the finer particles in suspension, are then mixed, and
allowed to settle, the paste deposited at the bottom is drained, kneaded, and stored
some months in a damp place. It is then moulded into the required shape and
dried by air exposure. The said tubes are then packed in cylindrical cases of clay
and heated for 14 days by the flame of a wood fire.
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 to the best of knowledge entirely new.
The following are the features of novelty I claim.
1st. That the said ignition tube is imperishable with ordinary use.
2nd. There is no absorption of aqueous vapour, thus obviating the difficulty of
missing fire.
3rd. Saving of time by instantaneous heating.
4th. When once fixed it requires no further attention in any form whatever.
Dated this 11th day of July 1891.
STEPHEN NEWCOMBE WELLINGTON
A New or Improved Ointment.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Dec., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 19th Sept., 1892-Accepted, 22nd Oct., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Ointment.
I WILLIAM BATESON of Foxton Royston Hertford Gentleman do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention relates to a new or improved ointment which is more particularly
suitable for the cure of burns scalds, chapped hands, chilblains, cuts, and bruises.
According to my invention I add to a pound or thereabouts of the very best
lard an ounce or thereabouts of bitony leaves and an ounce or thereabouts of ivy
leaves both fresh gathered. I now boil the whole mass for a period of about half
an hour and then pass the liquid through a strainer and allow it to cool when the
ointment is ready for use. Instead of the bitouy leaves may use the bitony root
if necessary.
Dated this 23rd day of December 1891
F. G. CASSELL,
Of Cassell & Co.,
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, W.,
Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Ointment.
I, WILLIAM BATESON of Foxton, Royston Hertford, 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 :-
My invention relates to a new or improved ointment which is more particularly
suitable for the cure of burns, scalds, chapped hands, chilblains, cuts and bruises.
According to my invention I add to one pound or thereabouts of the best lard one
ounce or thereabouts of bitony leaves and one ounce or thereabouts of ivy leaves
both fresh gathered I now boil the whole mass for a period of about half an hour,
and then pass the liquid through a strainer and allow it to cool when the ointment
is ready for use. Instead of bitony leaves I may use bitony root if necessary.
The ointment should be applied to the affected parts by taking a small portion
on the fingers or palm of the hand and gently rubbed in for a few minutes at various
intervals during the day according to the extent of the malady.
Having now fully 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 new or improved ointment prepared as and for the purposes set forth sub-
stantially as described in the foregoing Specification.
on day of September 1992.
F. G. CASSELL,
Of Cassell & Co.,
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London,
Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Form of Water Waste Preventing Cistern.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Feb., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 19th Nov., 1891-Accepted. 16th Jan. 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Form of Water Waste Preventing Cistern.
I, GEORGE MAXWELL LAWFORD, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., Civil Engineer,
13 Victoria Street, London, S. W., do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows
An improved form of cistern is used with a slotted lug cast on each side in which
a cross bar resta, secured by split pins. On this cross bar is a lever, one end of
which is attached to a syphon valve. The lever is worked by a chain passing
through the cistern inside a tube which is held in place by two nuts.
The object of the invention is to dispense with all unsightly external arms &
levers & to produce an entirely self-contained ornamental cistern.
Dated this 19th day of February 1891
G. M. LAWFORD.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Form of Water Waste Preventing Cistern.
GEORGE MAXWELL LAWFORD 13 Victoria Street, London S. W., 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:—
An improved form of cistern is used with a slotted lug A cast on each side at the
centre in which a spindle works. The spindle B is held in place by a split pin at
each end; the cover rests on a continuous external bead & when in place conceals
the lugs. On the spindle is fixed a lever C, one end of which is attached to a
guarded drop-valve D actuating the syphon by which the contents of the cistern
are discharged. The other end of the lever is attached to a chain-pull passing
through the cistern inside a tube E held in place by two nuts inside & outside the
bottom of the cistern.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
An improved form of water waste preventing cistern, entirely self-contained, in
which syphonic action is produced by a guarded drop-valve on the syphon actuated
by means of an internal lever, spindle, tube and chain-pull.
Dated this 18th doer of November 1801
G. M. LAWFORD.
An Improved Cinder Sifter and Ashbin.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 21st July, 1891-Accepted, 26th Sept., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Cinder Sifter and Ashbin.
I, THOMAS GRANGE, of Linden House, Chiswick, in the County of Middlesex,
Builder, 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 apparatus for sifting cinders and the like in which the
dust is prevented from flying out and wherein one of the special features is a means
for preventing cinders or other articles of value, which may be amongst the cinders
and ashes when first placed in the sifter, from reaching the ash receptacle and so
being lost and thrown away.
The annexed drawing gives a perspective view of a cinder sifter and ash-bin made
according to my invention.
The apparatus consists of a suitable frame or box, made of wood or metal, of
a shape convenient for the purpose- preferably square or rectangular-the top
part being a lid D, which may either be detached as shown in the drawing, or
hinged, and the bottom E being fastened by clips or hooks and eyes i to the
sides but removable therefrom for the purpose hereinafter mentioned. The sides
of the box may be provided with handles one of which is shewn at h. At the
uppermost part of two of the opposite sides, inside the box, two rods or
rollers J. J. are fixed by rivets at either side on which a movable tray-sieve A
can rest and slide as shewn. This sieve is made somewhat smaller than the
frame or box so that it may be "riddled" when the lid D is closed by means
of the handle f which passes outside the box through a slot as shewn. Beneath
this movable tray-sieve A is a second sieve or guard, B, either of the same or
different mesh to the one A, made to the size of the internal measurement of
the box and rigidly affixed thereto.
The cinders and ash desired to be sifted are placed in the sieve A; the lid D
is closed, and upon motion being communicated by the handle f, the ashes fall
to the bin C from whence they can be removed by detaching the bottom E.
It will be seen that if, upon the tray A containing the cinders being removed,
any portion of them should be allowed to drop they will not reach the ash-bin,
but will be retained by the guard B which also serves to intercept any article
accidentally in the tray A and passing the meshes thereof.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. In au apparatus for sifting cinders and the like the use of a second sieve or
guard B substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth.
2. The combination and arrangement of parts constituting my improved apparatus
for sifting cinders and the like substantially as herein set forth and illustrated in the
annexed drawing.
Dated this 20th day of July 1891.
THOMAS GRANGE.
A Metallic Case to Hold Oigarette Paper.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Oct., 1891-Accepted, 6th Feb., 1892
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Metallic Case to Hold Oigarette Paper.
I JACQUES BRAUNSTEIN and MAURICE BRAUNSTEIN 65 Boulevard Exelmans,
Paris 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 folding metallic case fitted with a double ball fastener to hold a packet of
leaves of cigarette paper, C. keeping the same from being damaged in the pocket
and allowing one leaf to be taken out at a time without disturbing the other leaves
which are maintained firmly secured notwithstanding the gradual decrease of their
number. This result is obtained by means of a metallic flap A fixed by a rivetted
pin B which passes through the leaves of cigarette paper C. The user lifts the
flap A, places a packet of leaves C in the case, & closes the flap by single pressure
of the thumb, thus causing the pin B to pass through all the leaves.
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 :
The metallic flap fitted with a pin to bind leaves of cigarette paper and keep the
same in position.
Dated this Eighteenth day of September 1891.
JACQUES BRAUNSTEIN.
MAURICE BRAUNSTEIN.
A Detachable Cover for Ordinary Frying-pans.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 28th May, 1891-Accepted, 4th July, 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Detachable Cover for Ordinary Frying-pans.
I, GEORGE ALLEN, of 6 Prudhoe Street, North Shields, in the County of
Northumberland, Plumber, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to a detachable cover for ordinary frying pans for the
purpose of preventing grease, or other liquid substance from splashing over the
sides of the pan into the fire, or on to the range, fire-irons, fender, or other article.
The cover will also in a great measure prevent ashes, dust, soot, etc., from falling
into the pan to which it is applied.
Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings shews in elevation the protecting cover
as applied to an ordinary frying-pan of circular shape;
Figure 2 is a plan of the cover alone, and Figure 3 is a perspective view of
the same.
The cover B is made of sheet tin, or other suitable material, and in horizontal
section is shaped according to the shape of the top of the frying-pan with which it
is to be used. It tapers or is curved inwards towards the top and has a central
aperture D. Along the bottom edge is a bead or rim F which rests upon the upper
edge of the frying-pan. Two or more clips C may be attached to the bottom of
the cover in such positions that they depend below the bottom edge or rim F of the
cover and will thus partly overlap the upper edge and sides of the frying-pan when
the cover is placed thereon as shewn in Figure 1. A is a hinged or other handle
for taking off or putting on the cover, and E is a hinged or other ring for hanging
the cover up on a nail or other fixed support when not in use.
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 detachable protective cover for ordinary frying-pans constructed substantially
as described and shewn and for the purpose stated.
CASTLE SMITH,
Per F. W. Golby,
"Invention" Office, 54, Fleet Street, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
Device with Tool for Filing on Strings or Packthreads, Glue Tablets, or similar Products.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Apr., 1891-Accepted, 13th June, 1891
Device with Tool for Filing on Strings or Packthreads, Glue Tablets,
or similar Products.
I, FRANZ GERBER of No. 4, Obere Altstadt, Landshut, in the Kingdom of
Bavaria, Germany, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The shaft or axis placed upon the table-frame moved by transmission or hand
puts in vertical or horizontal motion, directly or indirectly, by means of crank or
excenter continually or also intermittent the working-head with the tapping-bar a
placed in the same sliding on a round or prismatic slot.
According to the accompanied drawing the motion of the tapping-bar is for
instance a vertical one and the way to work it is as follows:
During the last or superior position of the tapping bar a the left hand holds the
end of the packing thread b fastened on the other end in a groove transversally
over the table, the right hand putting the products e to be filed on the said string b
so that the string placed loosely in the said groove may move.
The descending tapping-bar set now in motion perforates first of all the products c,.
slides with its point by passing the packthread b, pushes away the same out of its
position on account of the increasing width or thickness of the tapping-bar, until it
slips into the aperture made in the tapping-bar continuing to descend by virtue of
the so caused tension, and now released by the left hand it is passed at once
upwards by the return motion of the tapping-bar.
The left hand seizes again the passed end, the right hand pushes now the
products c being upon the packthread towards the other end and the operation may
begin again.
mention in addition that the tapping-bar may have various shapes as shown per
drawing, moreover, that in perforating from top to below the string may at the
same time be threaded or pushed through. The tapping-bar will be adapted to
perform this, when having the shape illustrated in Fig. 4.
From the preceding description Fig. 1 shows how the tapping-bar a with its
point in descending passes sliding the packthread b, Fig. 2 shows the packthread
a little before slipping into the aperture of the tapping-bar a and Fig. 3
represents the tapping-bar a with the packthread being in the aperture during
the return motion.
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 filing glue tablets or alike products on packthread by the aid of a machine
with tapping bar which as per Fig. 1, 2 and 3 either passes the packing
thread from below to the top or from the top to below, or perforates as per
Fig. 4.
Dated, Berlin, this 3rd day of April 1901
FRANZ VERDER.
By A. Kuhnt & R. Deissler,
38, Alexanderstrasse, Berlin, C., Germany, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 16th May, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 11th Feb., 1892-Accepted, 12th Mar., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
I, GASTON GRANDCLÉMENT, Manufacturer, of St. Claude, Jura, France, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists in forming a double longitudinal bore in the stem of a
pipe of any kind, form or material.
This double bore will create a double circulation of the smoke which will cool
the same, and make a perfect draught in the pipe, so that the smoker will have no
trouble in smoking, and the pipe be less likely to be accidentally obstructed.
Dated this 16th day of May 1891.
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
1, GASTON GRANDCLÉMENT, Manufacturer, of St. Claude, Jura, France, 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 a new form of pipe stems or mouth pieces, which can be
adapted to all kinds of pipes, of any shape, dimension and material.
The special feature of this new stem or mouth piece is that it is pierced by two
or more longitudinal bores, which are independent of each other, the object being
to divide the smoke and to cool it, and also to obtain a regular draught.
The drawings show various forms of pipes embodying the invention.
Fig. 1 is a side view partly in section in which the stem or mouth piece d has
two longitudinal bores e, e, such stem or mouth piece, in order to clearly show the
invention, being shown separate from, but close to the pipe a, having a central
single bore b,-the bottom of the bowl having three perforations c, c, c com-
municating with such bore.
Fig. 2 is a plan view of the same stem or mouth piece d and the pipe a, shown
in Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 shows another form of stem or mouth piece d having three longitudinal
bores e, e, e, the stem or mouth piece being also shown separate from but near to
the pipe a, as in the preceding case.
Fig. 4 is a plan view of the same stem or mouth piece d with three bores and the
pipe a, shown in Fig. 3.
Fig. 5 shows a modification partly in plan and partly in section of a stem or
mouth piece f, having one central bore y, which is divided near the end into three
branches h, h, h.
The different arrangements herein described and shown in the drawings are
made with the object, as above mentioned, to increase the draught of pipes, to
divide up the smoke and so cool it, which will ensure a perfect draught and make
the pipe easy to smoke.
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 :-
Piercing the stems or mouth pieces of pipes made of any form, size or material,

page_text: with two, three or more independent longitudinal bores or passages, substantially as
and for the purposes specified.
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.