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Improvements in Screw Propellers.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Screw Propellers.
EDWARD ATKINS ASHBURY, Dock Constable, No. 42, Hewson Street, Swan-
sea, THOMAS WHITMORE, Signalman, No. 12, Middleton Street, St. Thomas,
Swansea, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:--
Improvements in screw propellers:
In this improved propeller, two or more blades are attached to or cast on a
cone-shaped drum, each commencing at the point of cone, as at a gimlet point,
and increasing in size and traversing the cone spirally until the base of the cone
is reached in one or more or less circumferences, the propeller may be of wood,
metal, or a combination of wood and metal, and the blades may be detachable
and removeable from the cone; (or cast solid with the cone,) the propeller is for
propelling steam ships and other vessels and vehicles through water.
1011
1000
EDWARD ATKINS ASHBURY,
THOMAS WHITMORE.
Improvements in Screw Propellers.
EDWARD ATKINS ASHBURY, Dock Constable, 42, Hewson Street, Swansea,
THOMAS WHITMORE, Signalman, 12, Middleton Street, St. Thomas, Swansea, 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 follow-
ing statement:-
Two or more blades are attached to or cast on a cone-shaped drum, each com-
mencing at the point of the cone, and increasing in size & traversing the cone
spirally until the base of the cone is reached in one or more or less circumfer-
ences; the propeller may be of wood or metal or a combination of wood & metal,
& the blades may be detachable & removable from the cone or cast solid with
the cone. The propeller is for propelling steamships and other vessels & vehicles
through water.
No. 1 Figure on the accompanying drawing represents the propeller, central
section, attached to shaft; & the principal novelty of the invention, viz., the cone
upon which the blades are wound.-"A," are the outside points of the blades;
"B" is the shaft-head.
No. 2 Figure represents the propeller as seen by looking at the gimlet point

page_text: end towards the base of the cone.-"C" is the shaft; "D" is the outside points
of the blades.
No. 3 Figure represents the propeller as a whole. "E" is the base; "F" is
the outside points of the blades; ""G" is the shaft.
said 5
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of our
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is;-
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(1) That the blades of the propeller are wound round & attached to a hollow
or solid cone.
(2) That the blades begin at the small end of the cone and increase in size
till the base of the cone is reached.
(3) That the cone has not hitherto been employed in a propeller.
Dated this 14th low of Lu 1800
EDWARD ATKINS ASHBURY,.
THOMAS WHITMORE.
Improvements relating to Paints suitable for Coating Iron and other Surfaces.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 4th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 1st Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements relating to Paints suitable for Coating Iron and other
Surfaces.
We, KARL LUDWIG VALENTIN ZIMMER, Manufacturer, of 49, Schaferkam-
pallée, Hamburg, in the Kingdom of Prussia, and THE SIDEROSTHEN PAINT
SYNDICATE LIMITED, Manufacturers, of 91, Queen Victoria 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:―
Our invention relates to a paint having as a base a new product separated
from the tar or residue obtained in the manufacture of gas from oil or fat.
In a Patent already granted to Hugo Kolker, Bruno Kolker and Hugo
Naphtali, Numbered 7366 of 1895, there is described and claimed a glossy black
product obtained by subjecting the said tar to distillation up to a temperature
of 250° C.
The present invention consists in an improved solvent which we have found
by experiment to be specially suitable for use in preparing paint from the
new product described in the patent referred to.
In preparing our solvent according to a method which gives the best results
we have yet discovered, we take the liquid product, which has been obtained
in distilling the tar or residue, and we subject the liquid to the process of
fractional distillation, and collect the oils which boil approximately between
150° and 250° Centigrade. We fractionate sufficiently to obtain a product with
but little present of either a lower or a higher boiling point than the limits
just given.
The hydrocarbons so produced, we find, form a special solvent for the new
product described. In some cases, however, we subject either American or
Russian petroleum, or shale oil, to fractional distillation, and collect the portions
boiling approximately between 150° C. and 250° C. We thus obtain solvents
which also act effectively, but we prefer the hydrocarbons produced from the tar or
residue itself.
We find our new solvent to give improved results as compared with the use
of the light hydrocarbons mentioned in the patent quoted above.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
.
1. A solvent for paint consisting of hydrocarbons produced by the fractional
distillation of tar obtained in the manufacture of gas from oil or fat, the said
hydrocarbons being the fractions distilling approximately between 150° and
250° Centigrade, substantially as hereinbefore described.
2.-A solvent for paint consisting of hydrocarbons produced by the fractional

page_text: distillation of American, or Russian petroleum, or shale oil, the said hydro-
carbons being the fractions distilling approximately between 150° and 250°
Centigrade, substantially as herein before described.
Dated this 4th day of Inxil 1808
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
Wearing Block for Brakes and Skids of Vans, Carts and Carriages.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Mar., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 17th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 18th Mar., 1899
▲ Wearing Block for Brakes and Skids of Vans, Carts and Carriages.
WILLIAM JOSEPH MAIR, 92, Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush Green,
London, W., Wheelwright, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:
A block of iron with a dove tail groove at back & three holes in front or wearing
part to fasten on the brakes & skids of vans, carts & carriages.
Dated this 18th day of March 1898.
A Wearing Block for Brakes and Skids of Vans, Carts and Carriages.
WILLIAM JOSEPH MAIR, 92, Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush Green,
London, W., 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 block of iron, B a dove-tail groove at back or fixing part, C, three holes in
front or wearing part.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:―
The novelty of a dove-tail groove at back or fixing part. Three holes in front
or wearing part.
Dated this 17th day of December 1898.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 6th May, 1898-Accepted, 11th June, 1898

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
Metal projecting plates applicable to all kinds of boots and shoes, and having
upon the surface which comes in contact with the ground, projections in the shape
of round or square nailheads, obtained by stamping, or by casting, on the plate,
the projections being either solid or hollowed; and the plates, which are of any
desired shape, being provided with a small number of holes by which it can be
screwed to the boot or shoe, substantially as described and illustrated.
Dated this 6th day of May. 1898.
EDWARDS AND Co.,
65 and 66, Chancery Lane, London, Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Mud Guards for Cycles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 18th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 12th Mar.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Mud Guards for Cycles.
We, WILLIAM GLADDERS NUTSFORD, Engineer, of No. 160 Twenty Second Street,
JOHN SALOMON AYDELL, Clothing Merchant, No. 2168, Archer Avenue, and
JAMES WILLIAM MAXWELL, Blacksmith, No. 73 Twenty Third Street, all in Chicago,
in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, United States of America, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The present invention relates to that type of mud guards for the wheels of
bicycles and the like, in which, a fixed guard or deflector is arranged in close
proximity to the periphery of the wheel, and adjacent to the point where centri-
fugal action causes adhering particles to fly off from the rim of such wheel.
The object of the present improvement being to provide a simple and improved
form of such type of guards, in which special provision is made, whereby the
present guard is capable of a varied adjustment so as to suit varying diameters
of wheels, as well as to attain proper adjustment with relation to rim of the wheel,
all as will hereinafter more fully appear and be more particularly pointed out
in the Claims.
The above object is attained by the construction and arrangement of parts
illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1, is a side elevation of the rear portion of a safety bicycle to which
the present invention is applied.
Figure 2, a detail plan view of the present mud guard detached.
Figure 3, an elevation of the attaching crank or bracket arm of the appliance.
Figure 4, a detail plan view illustrating the adjustable attachment of the
flexible guard plate to its metal frame or holder.
Figure 5, a detail plan of the flexible guard plate, showing its adjusting slot.
Similar numerals of reference indicate like parts in the several views.
Referring to the drawings, 1, represents the rear forks of a bicycle frame and
2 the wheel journalled on same in the usual manner.
3, is the usual non-rotary supporting axle of the bicycle wheel.
4, is the attaching crank or bracket arm of the present invention having at one
end an eye 5, that fits the axle 3 of the wheel, and at the other end, laterally
extending arm 6, for the attachment of the holding frame 7 of the mud guard.
8, is a nut screwing on the axle, and adapted to firmly clamp the bracket arm 4,
in place, and at any desired circular position.
The holding frame 7, is in the form of a metal bar, formed at one end with
an attaching eye 9, that fits the arbor 6, of the bracket arm, and is secured
thereto by a set screw 10; and at the other end with a semicircular loop 11, that
is adapted to support the semicircular shaped flexible guard plate 12, that is
formed of rubber or other like material, and which is clamped in an adjustable
manner upon the under side of the semicircular loop 11, and in a manner to
inwardly overlap the same, as shown, by means of two or more attaching screws 13,
2
Improvements in Seal Fastenings.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Seal Fastenings.
ALBERT CHAPMAN, 12, Carholme Road, Lincoln, Post Office Clerk, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The block or clasp is composed of two metal plates pivoted together. When
closed together through a staple or other projection form a clasp, string or other
suitable material is tied round the two, the knot of the string is brought into a
cup on the upper plate, sealing wax is then poured into the cup and an impression
of a seal or other device is made upon it, the block then cannot be removed without
cutting the string or breaking the seal.
The block is for use on baskets, boxes, barrels, milk churns or cans drums, car-
boys, and other similar receptacles used for enclosing goods liquids &c., and for
other purposes.
Improvements in Seal Fastenings.
ALBERT CHAPMAN, 12, Carholme Road, Lincoln, Post Office Clerk, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be per-
formed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following state-
ment;
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The block or clasp is composed of two metal plates A and B working on a pivot
at E, the top plate A (Fig. 1) has a cup or recess C for the reception of the sealing
wax, the bottom plate B (Fig. 2) has a slot or hole at D for the easy insertion of
scissors or knife in cutting the string when opening. When the arms G (Fig. 1
& 2) are closed together through a staple or other projection, string or other suitable
material is tied round the two at H, the knot of the string is brought into the cup
on the top plate (Fig. 1) sealing wax is then placed in the cup covering the string
and an impression of a seal or other device is made upon it, the block then cannot
be removed without cutting or breaking the string or seal.
מ.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
1. That the block or clasp is composed of two metal plates pivotted together which
forms one complete seal fastener, for securing baskets boxes and other similar
receptacles used for enclosing goods, liquids &c. and for other purposes.
Dated this 26th day of November 1898.
ALBERT CHAPMAN,
Scarf Slide.
Year: 1898

page_text: Scarf Slide.
I, GEORGE MYERS, sole partner of the Firm of Walter & George Myers, Gold-
smiths and Jewellers, 68, Northampton Street, Birmingham, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows;-
6i
Scarf slide" instead of being jointed as these generally are, a pin works on a
hinge from one side and pushes into a hole in the back thus securing the scarf.
This invention does away with the spring which is usually used, and I consider
it simplifies the thing very much, there being no spring to get out of order, and
only a wire pin being worked on a hinge, which simply pulls up when the scarf
is wanted to be loosed, and pushed down when the scarf is to be fastened.
Dated this 21st day of February 1898.
GEORGE MYERS.
GEORGE MYERS, sole partner of the Firm of Walter & George Myers, 68, North-
ampton Street, Birmingham, Goldsmiths and Jewellers, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particu-
larly described and ascertained in and by the following statement; —
Scarf slide with a pin worked on a hinge which fastens into the scarf.
An ordinary scarf slide, but with action of quite new invention the pin is fixed
to an arm and goes through back of slide snapping in and also piercing through
the scarf which holds it in place, it differs from other scarf slides only in its action
which is claimed to be original & new, the pin going through back of slide and so
in scarf holding both firmly in place.
Fig. (1) slide shut.
Fig. (2) slide open.
A. Tube for E to pass through, this being an arm which at end is secured the
pin C going through tube or hole D and then into tie.
B. End which snaps into D, B being end of arm on which is the pin C, snapping
securely into D).
C. Sharp point or pin which pierces through tie or scarf working on the arm E
from tube or hole A.
D. Tube for point to pass through which is in back of slide.
E. Lever or arm forming action where is secured the pin (B) passing right
through D forming action and connected at A in form of an hinge.
DO77

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
Improvements in and Connected with Shirts.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd June, 1898-Accepted, 16th July, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and Connected with Shirts.
I, GEORGE FREDERICK REDFERN, of the Firm of G. F. Redfern & Co., The
General Patent Office, No. 4, South Street, Finsbury, in the County of London,
Patent Agents, do hereby declare the nature of this invention (a communica-
tion to me by John Forbes, of the City of Halifax, in the County of Halifax,
Province of Nova Scotia, Manufacturer) 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 new and useful improvement in shirts and under-
shirts, and consists in providing or forming the lower part of the front flap or
skirt of a shirt or an undershirt with a V or other shaped inset gusset or enlarge
ment, for the purpose of enabling the said flap or skirt of the shirt or under-
shirt to be comfortably tucked in between the thighs of the wearer without
thereby causing the other portion of the flap or skirt of the shirt or undershirt
to be drawn up and off from the thighs of the wearer as is the case with the flaps
or skirts of shirts as ordinarily made. The improvements also relate to the
manufacture of the gussets.
.
With shirts made according to this invention the tucking in of the flap or
skirt of the shirt or undershirt can be done smoothly, obviating in a large
measure the uncomfortable wrinkling of the garment, which results in tightness
across the thighs, and causes discomfort to the wearer as well as interfering with
the " set of the trousers.
"
In the accompanying drawings,-
Figure 1 is a front view of a shirt made according to the invention; and,
Figure 2 is a section on the line x-x of Figure 1.
Figure is a front view of an undershirt provided with the improvement.
In the several figures A indicates the front flap or skirt of the shirt, or under-
shirt, and B the gusset or enlargement provided or formed therein according to
this invention. This gusset or enlargement is shewn of V-shape in the draw-
ing but it may be of any other suitable shape and is set or formed into the
bottom of the flap or skirt which is or may be slit and spread to receive it, or it may
be knitted or woven in. The gusset or enlargement should be of sufficient breadth
to afford a material increase in the breadth of the flap or skirt whereby the above
described results and advantages are secured. In the case of cotton shirts, the
gussets can be woven at intervals in a web of cotton and be cut therefrom as
required for insertion.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. A shirt or undershirt having a V-shaped or other shaped gusset, set or formed
into the bottom portion of its front flap or skirt to increase the breadth or fulness
thereof at the part indicated as and for the purpose described.
2. In a shirt or undershirt a gusset of suitable shape, inserted or woven into
Electrically Heating Plates, Dishes, and the like.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 21st Jan.,
1899
Electrically Heating Plates, Dishes, and the like.
I, CHRISTEN HEIBERG KAHRS, of No. 39, Niels Juels Gade, Christiania, in the
Kingdom of Norway, Procurator, 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 heating electrically, articles of dinner-
services such as plates dishes and the like on the dining-table itself. Plates have
hitherto been heated immediately before the meal in order that they should not
loose their heat before they are used, but of course as everyone knows, they can
not retain the heat long enough but eventually grow cold, especially by lengthy
courses consequently the viands, especially fat, sauces, or the like, coagulate and of
course, become less tasty and delicate.
My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which:-
Figure 1 is a plan and
Figure 2 is a sectional elevation of the service-warmer.
The apparatus consists of a lower plate a, preferably of metal. In the bottom of
this plate is placed the electric warming apparatus itself, as for instance an
ordinary electric resistance-coil (not shewn in the drawing) enclosed in a casing b.
Above this casing is placed a plate e provided with holes d. The electric circuit
is closed or opened to the warming apparatus by means of an ordinary switch e,
of which there may be used one for each service warmer or a common one for the
whole table. The plate e may be fixed to the underplate a by a bolt f.
The plate g, upon which the viands are served, is now placed as shown in the
drawing on the plate e and it will be understood, that the plate 2 will be kept
constantly warm as long as the electric circuit is closed by means of the heat,
arising from the casing 6 through the apertures d.
The different connections h from the main line advantageously arranged under
the dining-table, may of course be made sufficiently long for the different service-
warmers to be moved within certain limits with regard to each other.
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 service-warmer, consisting of a plate (a) of metal or other suitable material,
enclosing an electric resistance (6) upon which (preferably on a perforated
plate (a) the meat-plate is placed and heated by the warming apparatus (b) con-
nected to an electric circuit (h).
3000
A New or Improved Double Ball Bearing.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 25th May, 1898-Accepted, 16th July, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Double Ball Bearing.
I, HANS HEINRICH, of 280, Luxemberger-strasse, Cologne, in the Empire of
Germany, Director, 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 improvement in the ball bearing represented in section in the annexed
drawing consists in the arrangement of a double concentric superposed ball bear-
ing at each end of the axle.
On each end of the axle a there is screwed a cone c. Over the axle a there is
slid a socket which has on each inner end a ball race, the balls within which
run on the cone c. The outside of the bearing cups & are turned conically and
serve simultaneously as inner races for the second hearing, on which the balls
are kept by a cup f. These cups f are inserted in a convenient manner into the.
ends of the sleeve h enclosing the whole arrangement and one of them is regu-
latable for the purpose of adjusting the exterior bearing. By using these double
ball bearings, jamming of the inner bearing which may occur in consequence
of movement of the cone has no influence on the working of the machine, as
with the smallest amount of jamming which is produced by the vibrating of the
axle continuously or for short periods, the larger bearing at once operates and the
motion of the wheel is essentially easier than in the hitherto used ball bearings.
Dead points especially when running on uneven roads is overcome much more
easily since on the momentary stopping of the back wheel the run of the ball
is not disturbed as the balls by the revolution of the middle bearing can con-
tinue in motion.
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:-
An improved ball bearing in which the axle is journalled at each end in a
double concentric ball bearing lying over one another, the inner balls running
on a cone on the axle a, the halls of the exterior bearing running on a cone
arranged on the outside of the socket and held by a bearing cup f.
Dated this 25th day of May 1898.
HERBERT HADDAN & Co.,
Agents to Applicant, 18, Buckingham Street, Strand, London.
An Improved Process for Manufacturing Embossed Wall Hangings.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 29th Dec., 1898-Accepted, 4th Mar., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Process for Manufacturing Embossed Wall Hangings.
I, HUGO COHN, of Moys bei Gorlitz, Germany, Manufacturer, do hereby declare
the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Up till the present time wall hangings with designs in relief have only been
made of leather and upon that account they are very expensive.
The invention has for its object to replace such leather wall covelings by
embossed hangings made of cheap paste-board
In order to manufacture this paste-board law materials, suitable for the manu-
facture of paper, are toin and shreded in the rag-engine and the half-stuff pro-
duced 18 placed in boxes the bottoms of which are made in the form of sieves
In order that the water may run off The cafter this half-stuff is treated in a vat
with a soda lye and after being washed by the lye it is transformed in the rag-
engine into a refined or whole stuff and this latter stuff is transformed, without
pressure, in a long bolter into paste-boards of any desired thickness
These paste-
boards are so tender and soft that they can be readily stamped
In order to produce the reliefs the paste-board 18 passed between cylinder presses
whose upper cylinders have the design engraved upon them This causes the
design to be embossed upon the paste-board whilst the spaces between the designs
are compressed and hardened
If the engraved cylinders are put in connection with inking cylinders then any
kind of desired shading, bronzing, etc can be obtained
The back of the paste-board passes over a roller provided with brushes by means
of which a solution of gum-lac is applied so as to make the hangings damp-proof.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
consider novel and desire to claim 18
1
A process for manufacturing embossed wall hangings consisting in stamping
a soft paste-board specially prepared for the purpose by means of engraved cylinders
which may or may not be inked as desired, substantially as her embefore described.
Dated the 29th dow of Docember 1908
H D. FITZPATRICK,
100, Wellington Street. Glasgow,
Agent.
H D. FITZPATRICK,
100, Wellington Street. Glasgow,
Agent.
An Improved Receptacle for the Storage of Calcium Carbide.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Feb., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Receptacle for the Storage of Calcium Carbide.
We, LUDWIG RÜMELIN; Railway Official, of 13, Burgergasse, and HEINRICH
AUER, Merchant, of 30, Neuthergasse, and both of Gratz, in the Province of Styria,
in the Empire of Austria-Hungary, 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 relates to a receptacle for the storage of calcium carbide
which is characterised by the fact that gases or liquids cannot penetrate therein
and that likewise the removal of the carbide is conveniently effected.
This receptacle A which is represented in the accompanying drawing is provided
at its lower part with an opening for filling or removing the carbide and capable
of being closed by a cap which can be screwed on to the threaded projecting
portion C, the bottom edge of the receptacle being extended so as to form a flange B
projecting out to the same extent or to a greater extent than the threaded projecting
portion C. The acetylene gas which is generated in the receptacle A in consequence
of the contact of the carbide contained therein with the damp air also enclosed
cannot issue out as it is lighter than the air and consequently accumulates in the
upper part of the box, but at the same time prevents the penetration of air or water.
The receptacle is provided with a handle D and can easily be filled with carbide or
emptied by being turned up side down.
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 what
we claim is:
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A carbide storage receptacle whose bottom surface is provided with a projecting
flange such as B and a projecting mouthpiece such as C capable of being closed
a screw cap, such mouthpiece serving as the filling aperture, the penetration of
air or liquids being prevented by reason of the accumulation of acetylene gas
therein substantially as described.
by
MARKS & CLERK,
18, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., and
13, Temple Street, Birmingham, Agents.
An Improvement in Bicycle Supports or Stands.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Bicycle Supports or Stands.
I, PENDRILL CHARLES, of 28, Brynamor Road, Swansea in the County of
Glamorganshire, Engineer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
An improvement in bicycle stands whereby the machine can be adjusted to
fit
stand any where, as it is combined with the bicycle, to effect this purpose
on the frame of either a lady's or gentleman's machine in a suitable position
a swivel or double swivel bracket to which are attached a pair of legs, so arranged
that by a lever or lever and screw gear they can be lowered and extended like
shear legs on either side & thus cause the machine to stand perfectly steady.
By means of my apparatus any one can mount the machine while at a standstill
& then take up the stand by the lever &c. My stand can also be adjusted to
suit any machine by means of the set screws & in no way interferes with the
working parts & can be detached at any time.
An Improvement in Bicycle Supports or Stands.
PENDRILL CHARLES, of 28, Brynamor Road, Swansea, in the County of
Glamorganshire, 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 improvement is to combine with the bicycle a stand, support
or rest so as to enable the machine to be left standing upright in any place or
on any road without any support other than that provided by my improvement, and
to effect this I arrange on the present framing of any machine a vertical slide
bar upon which I place a slide & legs so adjusted that when the slide is moved
either up or down the legs expand or close as may be required; by referring to
the sketches the manufacture & detail of arrangement will be readily understood.
Fig. 1 shews an elevation of a machine with the stand fixed, & raised from
the road as it would be when driving the machine (1) the slide bar or pillar
(fixed between the two portions of bicycle frame) upon which the slide works
up & down (2) being the slide for moving the legs of stand in or out, this being
fitted with a small screw or set handle to fix the slide in the required position,
Year: 1898

page_text: I, MAX WOLFFRAM, of Weimarische Strasse, 23, Erfurt, in the Empire of
Germany, Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:―
This invention relates to a postage stamp marker or protector by means of
which the sale of stamps by unauthorised persons can be prevented or discouraged.
This device illustrated in side elevation in Fig. 1 and in front elevation in
Fig. 2 is constituted by a roller c of a suitable size rotatably supported in a
bracket provided with a handle a. This roller is provided with any desired
number of impression stamps d preferably of the size of postage stamps or spaced
accordingly. These stamps d may consist of devices, names or words, say, for
instance, The property of Brown of London or Caution against buying this
stamp" etc.
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A mark, say an arrow, may be made on the front face of the roller c this mark
being applied against the upper left corner of the back of series of stamps and
the roller then rolled downwards.
At the point indicated by the arrow Fig. 2 there may be left between the first
and last impression stamp d of the roller c a free space corresponding to the
width of the separating strip on a sheet of postage stamps printed in series of say
five stamps.
Thus the whole series of postage stamps can be impressed on the back with
the inscription on the roller, said operation being considerably quicker and
simpler than the perforating presses hitherto used, which besides are too expen-
sive for small businesses.
The new device has also an advantage over perforating presses of greater speed,
as with the former about 1000 stamps arranged in strips may be stamped in a
few minutes.
Fig. 3 shows the back of a postage stamp as marked with this apparatus.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. A postage stamp marker or protector for preventing the sale of stamps by
unauthorised persons, consisting of a roller rotatably mounted in a support pro-
vided with handle, said roller being provided with a number of impression
stamps arranged one after the other and consisting of any desired inscription or
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page_text: mark, said inscription being transferred to the series of postage stamps to be
marked by rolling said roller over the stamps.
2. A stamp marker or protector substantially as described and illustrated in
the accompanying drawings.
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1000
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Maps and other Designs for Educational purposes.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 1st Mar., 1898--Accepted, 7th May, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Maps and other Designs for Educational purposes.
I, AMBROSE JESSE GRAYSTON, of "Branksome," College Road, Norwich, School-
master, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement:-
On cloth or other material the surface of which is suitable for marking
with chalk, the marks being afterwards easily removed, I print a map or other
design by any ordinary method. On the other side of the material a design is
printed in colour or otherwise by any ordinary method, or instead thereof a
design may be printed on paper or other suitable material in the ordinary way
and the printed sheet afterwards mounted upon a printed or unprinted sheet of
cloth or other suitable material as before described.
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 printing of designs on cloth or other material as described together
with the printing or mounting of designs on the reverse side of the cloth.
(2) The printing or mounting of designs on cloth or other material the other
surface of which is suitable for marking with chalk, the marks being afterwards
easily removed.
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1000
An Improvement in Scales for Linear Measurements.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 12th May, 1898-Accepted, 18th June, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improvement in Scales for Linear Measurements.
We, HERMANN BEYER, of No. 116 Theaterstrasse, Chemnitz, Germany, Engineer,
and ANNA BERTRAM, of the Firm of Bertram's Generalvertrieb für technische
Neuheiten und Specialitaten, of No. 11 Sausitzer strasse, Berlin, Germany, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention has for its object a scale for linear measurements on which are
marked directly opposite the units of measurement, the areas of squares, circles,
or other figures, the sides or diameters of which correspond to the said linear
measurements.
The improved scale is shewn by way of example in two modifications on the
accompanying drawing; in Fig. 1 the one side shewn at A of the scale is
marked with the areas of circles of corresponding diameters opposite the linear
measurements, while the other side shewn at B, is marked with the areas of
squares opposite the same linear measurements.
Fig. 2 only differs from Fig. 1 in that both measurements are marked on one
and the same surface of the scale, the side A having the areas of circles marked
opposite the linear measurements, while the side B has the area of squares marked
on it.
The improved scales can be made of any suitable material, such as wood,
metal and the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
A scale for linear measurements having marked thereon opposite the several
units of measurement the areas of squares, circles or other geometrical figures, the
sides or diameters of which correspond to the said linear measurements, substantially
as described.
An Improved Attachment or Device for Steadying the Steering Wheel of Cycles.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Attachment or Device for Steadying the Steering
Wheel of Cycles.
I, EDMUND ERNEST HILL, of 13, Dominick Street, Galway, Ireland, Cycle Agent,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention has reference to a new or improved attachment or device for the
purpose of steadying or controlling the steering wheel of cycles in a simple and
effectual manner.
In carrying out my invention I attach by means of a suitable clamp a pair of
lugs to the crown or top of the steering fork, the lugs being so arranged as to
project laterally to a suitable distance at right angles to the plane of the machine
and provided with eyes at their extremities for the purpose presently described.
I next clamp at a suitable point on the lower frame tube, a pair of studs (one
on each side of the tube) which stand up about one inch, and are also provided
with eyes, and between these studs and the before mentioned lugs I establish a
connection by means of a pair of suitable india-rubber bands.
These connecting bands may be provided at their extremities with suitable
swivel clip hooks, to facilitate their engagement and disengagement with the
lugs and studs.
cycle thus fitted with my invention will be found easier to, steer and when
allowed to stand will be retained in a steady and upright position without the
necessity of locking contrivances.
Another advantage is that it can be fitted to any machine, and when fully
equipped with mudguards, without interfering or injuring any part of such
machines.
Dated this 19th day of January 1898
J. K. FAHIE & SON,
Agents for Applicant, 9, Westland Row, Dublin,
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Attachment or Device for Steadying the Steering
Wheel of Cycles.
I, EDMUND ERNEST HILL, of 13, Dominick Street, Galway, Ireland, Cycle 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:
An Improved Billiard Cue.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Nov., 1898-Accepted, 17th Dec.,
1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Billiard Cue.
We, HEINRICH NAGEL, of Heidelberg, in the Empire of Germany, and
FRIEDRICH AUGUST GRÜN, Dye-Works Proprietor, Heidelburg aforesaid, 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 follow-
ing statement:-
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"The object of the present invention is to provide a billiard cue possessing a
peculiar fastening of the leather striking tip and cue.
As is well known, it often happens that the cue tip, which is generally glued
on, flies off in playing billiards, rendering the cue at once useless, and possibly
causing unpleasant accidents.
According to the present invention, this defect is obviated by the tip being
provided with a hole tapped with a screw thread, into which fits a screw placed
onto an ivory or like cap on the cue. This itself may also be screwed onto the
end of the cue.
With this arrangement, it is easy to fix and exchange tips, or change their
position.
The annexed drawing represents one mode of carrying out the object of the
invention, the parts being partially in section.
The billiard cue a is provided at its end with a pin b on which a screw thread
The latter,
is cut. On this screw pin fits the female screw of the ivory cap c.
in its turn, possesses a pin a provided with a screw thread. The tip e is rather
thick, and is approximately of a hemispherical shape. It is provided with a
female screw thread fitting over the screwed pin d. By the use of some adhesive
material, and, if desired, by the application of a metal ring, the connection may
be made still firmer. Sometimes it is sufficient to fix the ivory cap in the usual
manner. In the case of cheap cues, the leather tip may be screwed directly on
to a pin let into the wood of the cue.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
In a billiard cue, a leather tip e, having an internal thread and screwed onto a
threaded pin d of a cap c, or of the cue itself, substantially as set forth.
Dated this 10th day of November 1898.
CHEESBROUGH & ROYSTON,
Applicants Patent Agents, 15, Water Street, Liverpool.
An Improved Trumpet or Foghorn for Steamships.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Feb., 1898-Accepted, 2nd Apr., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Trumpet or Foghorn for Steamships.
ISAAC SMITH and WILLIAM SMITH, of the Firm of Sydney Smith & Sons, Basford
Brass Works, Nottingham, Brass Founders, 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 loud sounding instrument for the use of ocean steamers,
the object of the invention being the construction of a trumpet or horn which will
concentrate and direct the sound waves of the actual sounding instrument, and will
also vibrate under the action of the said sounding instrument and produce a sound of
its own.
In the accompanying drawing a sounding instrument & is used. This instrument
is provided with a valve b which is opened by the action of a lever c and closed by a
spring. This sounder is fixed to a trumpet or horn d in such a position that the air
or steam used with the sounder a impinges upon the trumpet or horn as it escapes
from the sounder, and thereby causes the trumpet or horn to vibrate and create a
sound independently of, and in addition to the sound created by the sounder, the
trumpet or horn also acting to concentrate and direct the sound created by the
sounder. The trumpet or horn is fixed to the sounder by any ordinary means, and
when used in exposed positions the lower part of the trumpet or horn is perforated or
fitted with a drain pipe for the escape of rain water and condensed steam.
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 combination of a sounding instrument with a trumpet or horn, so arranged
that the trumpet or horn concentrates and directs the sound of the sounder and gives
off a sound of its own independently of, and in addition to the sound of the sounder,
such sound of the trumpet or horn being created by the escape of the sounding
medium from the sounder substantially as herein set forth.
Dated this 19th day of Febr 19080
Improvement in Soap.
Year: 1898

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvement in Soap.
SAMUEL VERNON KAY, of St. Petersgate Mills, Stockport, Manufacturing
Chemist, and KAY BROTHERS LIMITED, also of St. Petersgate Mills, Stockport,
Manufacturing Chemists, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows;-
It consists in the addition of finely pulverized rubber, or gutta percha, or certain
substitutes for rubber, or gutta percha, produced by the sulphonation or oxydation
of vegetable oils, to hard or soft soaps. The material, we prefer to use, is produced
by the action of sulphur chloride or colza or other vegetable oils, in such propor-
tions and in such a manner, as to form a rubber like solid which we grind into fine
particles. We then add the material or materials above described to hard or soft
soaps in any part of the manufacture of the soaps as may be most convenient and
in various proportions as may be suitable, usually in the proportions of one part
of the material to four parts of the soap. Such soaps, either hard or soft, thus pro-
duced we find to be of great advantage in the cleansing of the skin owing to the
friction caused by the material incorporated therein.
Dated this 25th day of February 1898
S. VERNON KAY.
For KAY BROTHERS LIMITED,
GEO. A. Downs,
Secretary.
SAMUEL VERNON KAY, of St. Petersgate Mills, Stockport, Manufacturing
Chemist, and KAY BROTHERS LIMITED, also of St. Petersgate Mills, Stockport,
Manufacturing Chemists, 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:―
Our invention consists in the addition of finely pulverized rubber or gutta percha
or certain substitutes for rubber or gutta percha, produced by the sulphonation
or oxydation of vegetables oils, to hard or soft soap. The material we prefer to
use is the solid rubber-like substance produced by the admixture of chloride of
sulphur with colza or other vegetable oil in the proportion of one of the former to
five of the latter or thereabouts-the exact proportions varying with the oil or oils

page_text: used. After grinding into fine particles we then add the material or materials
above described to hard or soft soaps in any part of the manufacture of the soap as
may be most convenient and in various proportions as may be most suitable, usually
in the proportion of one (1) part of material to five (5) parts of soap.
Having now particularly described the nature of our said invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we claim is:-
The addition of ground rubber, gutta percha or those substitutes for rubber and
gutta percha produced by the sulphonation or oxydation of vegetable oils, to hard
or soft soaps.
Such soaps, either hard or soft, thus produced we find of great advantage in the
cleansing of the skin.
Dated this 16th day of November 1800