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Patent GB-189715991-A (GB)
Title: Detachable Golf Club and Cleek.
Inventor: PECKNOLD HENRY
Filed: 1897-07-06
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 15,991. Pecknold, H. July 6. Golf, clubs for. A metal sole plate and tubular stem are formed in one piece as shown in Fig. 1. The wood head has only a short stem a which fits into the tubular recess A, and is secured to the sole by long rivets passing through the sole plate at B and secured by diamond-shaped washers at the top of the club head at b, b. The latter has the usual horn sole-piece C, which the sole-plate is cut away to receive. The shaft is attached to the stem by the metal key D and ferrule. The prong parts D, when pressed together, are put into the square hole at the top of the hollow stem, and fixed therein by means of a milled screw passing through the stem at the place indicated by an arrow. Metal heads may be used instead of wooden ones, to form cleeks or irons.
Patent GB-189724505-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for the Drying of China Clay.
Inventor: TULLOCH ALFRED CHARLES
Filed: 1897-10-22
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 24,505. Tulloch, A. C. Oct. 22. Drying china clay.-The clay is spread on trays J supported on trolleys I within a chamber E having an exit orifice F provided with a damper G or other device for controlling the current of hot air by which the drying is effected. The air is heated by means of radiating flues B, through which the products of combustion from the furnace A pass. The products are led thence through the flue C to the stack D. The chamber E is provided with rails H upon which the trucks run, and has doors K at each end. Suitable provision is made for the supply of air to the apparatus.
Patent GB-189801024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Web Printing Machines.
Inventor: FOSTER FRANCIS
Filed: 1898-01-13
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 1024. Foster, F. Jan. 13. Rotary machines.-Relates to an arrangement of the parts of a two-storey web-printing machine. Each storey contains a reel delivering a web A which passes between inking-rollers R<1> and R<2>, down between the first forme F<1> and impression cylinder P', then upwards to the second forme F<2> and cylinder P<3>, and then over turning-rods T', T<2> to the folders. In this form, the webs are folded separately. Two machines may be placed back to back as shown. In a modification, the arrangements of the inking-rollers &c. differ in the upper and lower storeys, the printing-cylinders in the upper storey being arranged horizontally, and those in the lower storey vertically with respect to each other. The two webs are finally folded together.
Patent GB-189806545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Silk Rags to Facilitate their Re-manufacture into Fabrics.
Inventor: KREUTER GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-03-17
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 6545. Kreuter, G. March 17. Carbonizing rags ; processes.-Silk rags are sorted, the seams, knots, and the like are removed therefrom, and they are then washed and placed for three or four hours in sulphuric acid of from three to four degrees Be. They are then dried and placed for about an hour in a chamber heated to 70‹-80‹ C. They are then smeared with soap and placed in a soda bath to neutralize the acid remaining in the rags, and are afterwards sprayed with a solution formed of finely-powdered brownstone suspended in water, olein, and alum. They are then opened, carded, and spun or otherwise manufactured into fabrics &c.
Patent GB-189807125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Oatmeal, Oat Flour, and Rolled Oats or Flaked Oatmeal.
Inventor: INGLIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-24
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 7125. Inglis, W. March 24. Drawings to Specification. Food preparations.-Oatmeal, oat flour, and rolled oats or flaked oatmeal are mixed with a certain percentage of malt extract or the like. The oatmeal &c. is mixed with warm water to form a paste, malt extract added, and the mixture kept at a temperature of 140‹ F. for some time, after which the temperature is raised to 200‹ F. The paste is rolled into thin cakes, which are dried and reduced to the condition of fine meal. About 10 per cent. of this meal is mixed with ordinary oatmeal &c. The heating operation is preferably conducted in a pan heated by a hot-water or steam jacket, and the drying operation on a travelling band heated by steam or hot-air pipes. In a modification of the invention, ground brewers' malt is mixed with oatmeal &c.
Patent GB-189812028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Driven Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BAINES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-05-26
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 1 2 , 0 2 8 . Baines, W., [Lewis, G. W.]. May 26. Axle - boxes and other axle bearings. -The wheel hubs and sleeves run in roller bearings, the rollers c<9> being carried by live rings at the ends, and the hubs and sleeves being encased in hard bearing-sleeves.
Patent GB-189813489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WATSON THOMAS
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 13,489. Watson, T. June 17. Wheels with means for aiding propulsion.-Relates to a construction of wheel for cycles and other vehicles by which the weight of the rider &c. is stated to aid in propelling the vehicle. A wheel a, secured to the hub of the wheel between the spokes x, is provided with tangential sockets b in which slide stays c pressed outwards by springs k as shown in Fig. 4. The stays c pass through slots in the rim and tyre, and are secured to feet e of the shape shown in Figs. 2 and 3, which press against the tyre and elastically support it. The feet are connected by rubber wings f passing under bars i formed on shoes h which connect the feet e and are secured to them by studs j engaging in holes in the feet. The weight of the rider presses the stays inward, and tends to rotate the wheel.
Patent GB-189813620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hats and other Head Coverings.
Inventor: MEYER JEAN CASPAR
Filed: 1898-06-18
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 13,620. Meyer, J. C. June 18. Drawings to Specification. Bonnets; brims; straw hats and bonnets; hats fitted with separate crowns and brims.-Hats and bonnets are made upon a shape made of wire, which may be covered on one or both sides with tulle, muslin, or other suitable fabric. When they are not made upon a shape, the hats and bonnets are made with separate crowns and brims of silk, straw. &c., which may be mounted on a backing of skin or other material, the edges of the crown and brim being stiffened by suitable wires, over which the fabric of the hat itself is folded as a binding, but a separate binding of ribbon may also be employed.
Patent GB-189817967-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Evenly Distributing Liquids over the Surfaces of Cylinders, Spheres, and other Articles.
Inventor: PLACZEK THEOBALD JOSEF
Filed: 1898-08-20
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 17,967. Placzek, T. J. Aug. 20. Photo-mechanical printing.-Relates to a method of uniformly coating the surfaces of cylinders, spheres, &c. with liquids. The cylinder 14 to be coated is mounted so as to turn simultaneously on two perpendicular axes 13 and 2. The frame 4 supporting the cylinder 14 is rotated on the axis 2 by a toothed wheel 8 gearing in a rack 7. The rotation of the cylinder 14 on its own axis is caused by the toothed wheel 14<1> gearing in a fixed rack 15. This apparatus may be used for distributing the sensitized coating on cylinders used for photo-mechanical printing, for coating china with ornamental or coloured layers to be subsequently burnt in, or for coating purposes generally.
Patent GB-189818712-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Raising a Dress Skirt.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD CAROLINE MARY
Filed: 1898-09-01
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 18,712. Whitehead, C. M., and Whitehead, F. A. Sept. 1. Suspenders for articles of dress. -A waistband A has attached to it a number of rings B, C and tapes D, and along the latter a series of rings E is fixed. A cord G is attached to the lower end of each tape, and is passed upwards through the rings E, B, and the cords on each side are then sewn together at H ; the united cords are passed through holes K in the waistband, and are provided with hooks at their free ends. The waistband is attached to a skirt in the usual way, and the tapes are attached to the inside of the skirt. The skirt is raised by pulling the cords, and is retained in position by causing the hooks to engage with the rings C.
Patent GB-189820843-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vehicle for Advertising and Vending Beverages.
Inventor: YOUNG FREEMAN NELSON
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 20,843. Young, F. N., and Thompson, F. E. Oct. 4. Bodies; shop vehicles.-Relates to vehicles for advertising and vending beverages. The body B mounted upon the wheeled undercarriage A is formed as an imitation bottle having doors d, e, water tank j, and arc-shaped ice vessels f for keeping the bottled beverage cool. The body is preferably constructed of vertical sash bars with fixed or movable panes of glass or translucent material on w h i c h advertisements are drawn and illuminated at night by the lamp c.
Patent GB-189904460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters or like Appliances for Use in Treating or Purifying Sewage.
Inventor: WHITTAKER CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 4460. Whittaker, C. J., and Bryant, W. C. March 1. Filters of similar filtering - units; aÙrating.- Relates to filters m which sewage is treated bacteriologically. The filter is composed of a number of juxtaposed chambers, of which one is shown, preferably polygonal in plan, it being thus possible to enlarge the filter by simply adding more chambers at the sides. The bottom of the filter consists of perforated channeis d communicating with central shafts e, with the spaces between the filter chambers, or with perforated cross-channels of larger section. An efficient circulation of air through the filtering-medium can thus be maintained. The filter is adapted for use in connection with the inventions described in Specifications Nos. 14,162 and 25,461, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-189918874-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Opening and Closing Low-pressure Conduits for Gas or other Fluid or Liquid from a Distant Point of Actuation.
Inventor: WEBER-MARTI CONRAD ADOLF
Filed: 1899-09-19
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 18,874. Weber- Marti, C. A. Sept. 19. Lighting and extinguishing gas. - Relates to means for controlling the supply of gas or other fluid or liquid from a distance. A piston valve f is set across the gas or other supply tube a, c, and is operated by air pressure through the tube k. g is a slot by which air &c. can enter the back of the piston f. p is a bunsen flame byepass connected below the valve f.
Patent GB-189919620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Commodes for Sick Rooms or for Travelling and the like.
Inventor: RASOR HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-09-29
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 19,620. Rasor, H. Sept. 29. Commodes.-The utensil, which exteriorly may have the shape of a trunk &c., is shown in Fig. 4 with the cover and front thrown back. Shelves i and i<1>. for receiving various conveniences are arranged on supports e, f, and g at different levels.
Patent GB-189920779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers for the Cross Hatches of Vessels.
Inventor: SEE HORACE
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,779. See, H. Oct. 17. Hatches and hatchways.-The covers are made in sections, each of which consists of two parts hinged together. Figs. 2 and 3 show a hatchway, of which the cover is in two sections composed of parts C and D and E and F. The parts C and F are hinged, respectively, to D and E, which again are hinged to the coaming. The cover is secured by bolts hinged to the coaming engaging slotted plates on the sections, and the sections when folded together are secured in a similar manner.
Patent GB-189924058-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Carrying Off the Gases Generated in Electrolytic Apparatus.
Inventor: BEIN WILLY
Filed: 1899-12-02
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 24,058. Bein, W. Dec. 2. Chlorine; hydrogen.-Relates to a modification of the electrolytic process and apparatus described in Specification No. 21,838, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Electrolysis], in which horizontal electrodes are employed, and the liquid maintained in layers which do not mix. In this invention the cathodes are arranged at the bottom of the cell, and are enclosed in a frame which directs the gas evolved to an outlet, thus preventing it from rising and agitating the liquid. In the cell shown, the carbon anodes p are supported near the top of the electrolyte, and the cathodes N within a frame E having recesses e' in its lower edges, and an inclined top e covered with some osmotic material, such as asbestos or parchment. When sodiumchloride solution is electrolysed, it is continuously or intermittently introduced through the perforated tube L. The hydrogen generated flows to the chamber F and is withdrawn through the tube f, the chlorine escapes by the tube h, while the caustic soda is withdrawn through the tube g, and the liquid round the anode by the tube h<1>. The cathodes and outlets are arranged symmetrically with regard to the centre line X-X.
Patent GB-189924245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Tubes or Vessels for Pneumatic Appliances.
Inventor: BARTSCH WALDEMAR
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-12-05
Abstract: 24,245. Bartsch, W. Dec. 5. Tyres, pneumatic.-The air tube of a tyre has its internal surface coated with a mixture consisting of about 43 parts of shellac, 56 parts of spirits (ethyl alcohol), and 1 part of turpentine.
Patent GB-190006614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Travelling Rugs.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY ALFRED
Filed: 1900-04-09
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 6614. Nevrton, H. A. April 9. Rugs.-A piece of woollen or other material is made with holes G, E, F for the reception of a person's head and hands, to enable it to be used either as a travelling rug or as a "nightingale " or covering in bed. It can also be used as a dressing-gown by allowing the part above K, L to fall at the back, and by wrapping the lower part around the body and buttoning it at C, D. A pocket H may be provided.
Patent GB-190011887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1900-06-30
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 11,887. Lake, H. H., [Detroit Automobile Co.]. June 30. Turning-gear.- In a motor vehicle, a certain hand-lever can be moved into a position in which it can be used to operate the gear shown in Fig. 11 for starting the motor. In this Figure, 63 is a portion of the cover of the flywheel casing, and 62 are internal ratchet teeth on the flywheel. Supported on the cover is a plate 64, which carries a pawl 66 and can be rocked by the lever 73 through the medium of the rod 70. The pawl 66 is capable of engaging with the ratchet teeth till they begin to overrun it, but when this takes place they push it away, so that it is caught by the spring latch 67 and there retained out of action.
Patent GB-190013884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks or Latches.
Inventor: BURGUY JOSEPH MARCEL
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 13,884. Burguy, J. M. Aug. 2. Locks, key ; latches.-Fig. 1 shows a simple latch. The case is made as thin as possible, and the bolt p is guided therein by the flanges q. The follower r acts on the turned-up lugs s. The spring l is made by folding a strip of metal backwards and forwards. Fig. 3 shows a two-bolt lock. The latch-bolt j is operated by the knob k and spring l. The lock bolt, which is arranged for double locking, is controlled by levers d. The lever springs g are of special form ; they are coiled round the pin h, and bear against the edge of the case, while their ends rest in recesses i in the levers. A lever n, pivoted on the lock bolt a, engages between the head of the latch bolt j and the stud o. When the bolt a is fully shot out, the bolt j is locked also. After the bolt a has been retracted by turning the key twice, the bolt j may be drawn back by turning the key a third time, the bit of the key acting on the lever n.
Patent GB-190013994-A (GB)
Title: An Instrument for Indicating the Relative Speeds of Two Shafts or Motors.
Inventor: KILROY WILLIE DICKSON
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 13,994. Kilroy, W. D. Aug. 3. Speed indicators.-The apparatus is for showing the relative speeds of two shafts, such as marineengine shafts. For this purpose, the shafts are geared with the bevel-wheels a, d respectively, driving the bevel-wheels b, c and e, f respectively. The wheels f, c are in gear with bevel-wheels g, g on a crosshead h fixed to the spindle k. which moves a pointer i over a dial. A pointer n, adjustable by hand by the gear l, m, can be brought opposite the pointer i at the beginning of an observation. The pointer i remains stationary, while the shafts move at the same speed, but deviates when the speeds differ. A pointer r, Fig. 4, pivoted to the pointer n, may be provided. The pin s throws the pointer r over in the direction in which it has moved, and the pointer r is then held displaced by the bell crank u, Fig. 5, engaging a toothed segment t.
Patent GB-190016572-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Mallet and Rule
Inventor: LEWIS SIDNEY BROWNING
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 16,572. Lewis, S. B. Sept. 18. Combination tools. -The handle B of the mallet is graduated to form a rule. The combined tool is used for s e t t i n g carpenters' g a u g e s, planes, &c.
Patent GB-190020461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Filaments, Threads, Horse Hair and the like
Inventor: LEHNER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 20,461. Lohner, F. Nov. 13. Drawings to Specification. Hair, artificial.- In making artificial borse-hair &c. two or more squirted threads of cellulose, nitro cellulose, &c. are passed between the prongs of a glass fork so as to cause them to run together and form a single thread of suitable thickness.
Patent GB-190022141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mechanical Levelling and Compressing Apparatus for Coking Plants.
Inventor: BRUNCK RUDOLPH
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 22,141. Brunck, R. Dec. 5. Coking.-An apparatus for use in levelling and compressing the charges of coke ovens, comprises a reciprocating rod A, Fig. 1, provided with a levelling and compressing head B and lateral levelling-wings C. A steam engine, electromotor, or other means may be used for actuating the rod A. The head B may have inclined bottom plates E, E<1> and vertical end plates D, D<1>, provided with guide-pieces G for directing the head along the side walls of the ovens. The plates are preferably made of sheet iron. Levelling-wings C are arranged alternately on the right and left hand sides of the rod, and each wing comprises inclined end plates and bottom plates of cast iron. The upper parts of the wings are rounded to prevent any of the coal remaining thereon.
Patent GB-190022596-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Colouring Glass, Yellow, Red, Brown and Black.
Inventor: MEURER NIKOLAUS
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 22,596. Meurer, N. Dec. 11. Stained glass.-Pulverized and sifted brown coal or lignite is added to the molten glass to colour it yellow, red, brown, or black.
Patent GB-190100990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Snap Hooks.
Inventor: HAKEMEYER CHARLES
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 990. Hakemeyer, C. Jan. 15. Hooks.-The members a, b turn upon a pivot ( arranged in the plane of the members or at right angles thereto, as shown in Figs. 8 and 3 respectively. An annular projection g on one member takes into a recess in the other, to relieve the strain on the pivot. Within the recess is fixed a spring plate j, with ribs l to snap into grooves in one of the members, the plate thus keeping the hook in open or closed position. The spring plate may be replaced by a spiral spring s fixed to both members.
Patent GB-190102024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Shrapnel Shells
Inventor: MASCHINENFABRIK RHEINISCHE METALLWAAREN UND
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 2024. White, C. M., [Rheinische Metill- waaren und Maschinenfabrik]. Jan. 29. Projectiles, ordnance.-Consists in making the walls of shrapnel shells with internal ribs a' to prevent the balls c from being displaced by the rotation of the projectile. The balls are supported by a curved plate b, Fig. 1, a flat plate b, Fig. 4, or a cap-shaped piece b, Figs. 2 and 3, the latter having internal ribs b<1> and its outer surface cylin- drical, as shown in Fig. 2, or with grooves to follow the ribs a<1>, as shown in Fig. 3. The balls c are spherical, Fig. 1, or are each provided with six flat facets c', Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190106654-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Weighing Machine for Grain and other Purposes.
Inventor: BRIAN JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 6654. Brian, J., and Chamberlain, R. F. March 29. Automatic-feed weighers.-The receptacle or bucket a is double-ended, and has an inclined central partition b. The bucket is journalled on pivots c in the bifurcated arm of the beam d, which rests on knife-edges f and carries a balance weight on the end d<1>. The grain &c. from the hopper s falls into the upper half-bucket until it drops sufficiently to allow the pivoted cut-off gate u, connected to the beam by a bar w, to move against a catch 1 and allow a trickling feed to pass through a slot in the edge of the gate. When an equipoise is reached, the beam by means of an adjustable arm 3 releases the catch and the gate closes. The bucket, normally working between guide-rollers i, j, is then free of the rollers i, and tilts and discharges. As the bucket rises, the gate is reopened, and the now uppermost halfbucket is charged.
Patent GB-190108193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Alarm-clocks.
Inventor: STERN SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 8193. Stern, S. April 20. Alarms; illuminated clocks.-When the alarm occurs, an electric light in front of the dial is lit. A thick disc c, having a cam recess i, rotates with the hour-wheel b in contact with a pin h upon a second disc g, which is provided with a hand f to be set to the required time. When the recess takes the pin, a spring d behind the hour-wheel draws a stop k from a pin l<1> in the rock-shaft l of the alarm hammer, and simultaneously completes the circuit of the electric light n by contact with a fixed terminal m. A key q provides for lighting up at will.
Patent GB-190108331-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Adhesive Material, suitable for use as a Substitute for Gum Arabic and other Soluble Gums.
Inventor: EKMAN CARL DANIEL
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 8331. Ekman, C. D. April 23. Gum substitutes.-An adhesive compound as a substitute for gum arabic &c. is prepared by treating starch with sulphuric acid at a low temperature, 20‹-35‹ C. After the starch has been converted, and preferably just before the formation of sugar, the mass is neutralized with calcium carbonate or other suitable agent. The solution is filtered in a press, and may be finally concentrated or reduced to dryness by evaporation at a low temperature, preferably in vacuo. The solution may be decolorized by animal charcoal.
Patent GB-190111988-A (GB)
Title: Vaporiser for Explosion Engines
Inventor: FROHNHAEUSER CARL
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 11,988. Frohnhaeuser, C., [Hagen, R.]. June 12. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The valve closing the oil nozzle d is lifted and air drawn through the apertures q and the nozzle e by the suction of the motor piston. The valve carries a perforated disc i with wire netting h and a perforated pad f of felt beneath. Above is a valve l kept down by a spring o, so that the oil valve is certain to be lifted first to its full extent, which is adjusted by the screw n.