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Patent GB-189814434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: DAWES JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1898-06-30
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 14,434. Dawes, J. T. June 30. Tobacco pipes.-The stem of the pipe is provided with a chamber b for an absorbent. The chamber has a side opening c covered by a cover d on the mouthpiece e. This cover may have a side opening, so that, by withdrawing or rotating the cover, the opening c is exposed for renewal &c. of the absorbent. A chamber j is preferably provided in the mouthpiece. The closed end f of the chamber b is perforated for the passage of the smoke.
Patent GB-189815489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dryers for Granular, Pulverulent and Pasty Materials and the like.
Inventor: ERITH CHARLES
Filed: 1898-07-14
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 15,489. Erith, C. July 14. Drying-kilns.-Fig. 3 shows in sectional plan a drying-apparatus or kiln having a number of chambers C in which cement slurry, china clay, whiting, &c. on cars B, Fig. 1, are subjected to the action of an oppositely-directed current of hot air or gases. The tanks A, which are supported on racks b, have sliding or hinged discharge doors a. Hot gases are drawn by fans E from a furnace D, which has a regulable air opening at one side, and pass thence by a flue and openings c to the drying-chambers, from which they pass preferably through openings c' and a flue e<2>. Inlet and discharge doors c<3> and c' are provided. The furnace D may be replaced by other air-heating apparatus.
Patent GB-189816616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Raising and Drawing-off Liquids, particularly Beer and the like.
Inventor: WALSH WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-07-30
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 16,616. Walsh, W. July 30. Drawings to Specification. Suction reservoirs.-In the arrangement described in the previous Specification, the vent pipe of the intermediate vessel is provided with a ball check valve.
Patent GB-189817636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Crutches.
Inventor: MCALLISTER JAMES
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 17,636. McAllister, J. Aug. 16. Crutches.-A crutch is formed at its upper end with a pneumatic cushion c consisting of an outer and an inner tube having an inflating-valve band secured by a socket d or other suitable means to the crutch stick a. The crutch stick a is formed with a support f for a hand-grip e, preferably formed of rubber and suitably grooved to receive the fingers. The foot of the crutch is provided with a socket h which carries a rubber or other ball g to prevent jarring.
Patent GB-189820894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley Ears for Electric Railways.
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 20,894. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Geisenhoener, H.]. Oct. 4. Electric railways on the overhead system. Conductors, supports for. A plate A, with holes B near its lower edge, is let into a slot in the wire F and secured by pressing in the metal of the wire. The upper part D is preferably cast on to the plate A.
Patent GB-189821597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Injectors.
Inventor: FRIEDMANN LOUIS
Filed: 1898-10-13
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 21,597. Friedmann, L. Oct. 13. Injectors; cleaning; nozzles, steam.-Relates to injectors which have two fixed concentric steam nozzles. In order to facilitate the cleansing of the annular space between them, the inner nozzle b is attached to, and supported by, the collecting-cones d and e, so that its rear end extends loose into the outer nozzle a, and it can be withdrawn, together with the cones e, d, from the delivery end of the injector. Slight modifications are described. Valves and cocks.-Valves may be provided on the spindle f, their arrangement being such that, on drawing back the spindle, the valve g opens first, admitting steam to the space between the nozzles a and b, while, on the further motion of the spindle, the tubular cap h opens the nozzle b also.
Patent GB-189822104-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Product and Process for Rendering Woven and other Fabrics, Paper, Feathers, Furs, and the like, Impermeable.
Inventor: OLIVIER MAURICE GASTON
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 22,104. Olivier, M. G. April 9, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Silk hats; waterproof hats.-Relates to a composition or material for waterproofing silk hats &c., and to processes for applying the same. Paraffin is dissolved in carbon bisulphide, or in benzene, toluene, turpentine, petroleum spirit, or other liquid. Beeswax may be added, and also india-rubber solution. The material may be passed through the solution, but it is preferably moistened with the solution by spraying and then passed between rollers, which cause the solution to thoroughly permeate it. Another method consists in extracting the air frcm the pores of the material by placing it in a vacuum and then applying the solution.
Patent GB-189823137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Deck or Lounge Chairs.
Inventor: HEATLY HARRY
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 23,137. Keatly, H. Nov. 3. Chairs, deck or lounge. Two frames, consisting of pairs of sides a, b connected by cross-bars a<1>, a', b<1>, b<2>, are pivoted by bolts c. Uprights d forked at their lower ends are pivoted at d' to the bars b, and are hinged at d<2> to arms e, which are forked at their rear ends, and carry pins e<1> working in long slots a' in the bars a. The fabric back and bottom x is fixed to the bar b<1>, and, after passing round the bar a', is secured to a bar g. By rolling up the fabric on the bar g, or by sliding and suitably fixing the bar g, the sag of the fabric may be adjusted. A supporting-frame f with cross-bar f<1> is hinged at f<2>, and notches on the ends of the bars f rest on the cross-bars b<2>. The bars f may be hinged at each end and also in the middle, being held rigid by turn-buttons. The parts fold as shown in Fig. 3, and are then secured by a catch f<3>.
Patent GB-189824445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means Employed in the Manufacture of Knitted Fabrics.
Inventor: MAWBY THOMAS
Filed: 1898-11-19
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 24,445. Mawby, T. Nov. 19. Knitting.-Loop transferrers or shifters. To change from plain to ribbed work, the plain fabric is taken off the machine by a transferrer and put on another machine in which some of the cylinder needles, depending on the required rib, are replaced by the instruments shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3. The loops rest on the shoulders A<5> on the two limbs of the split eye A<2>. The dial having rib needles to correspond to the instruments A is now put on, and, on giving the machine a turn, the rib needles enter the loops as shown in Fig. 8, after which the transferrers A descend and spring over the rib needle stem as in Fig. 3, and leave the loop as shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-189827411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings, as Tees, Elbows, Sockets, and the like, used in connection with Composite or other Tubes.
Inventor: WALKER EDWIN
Filed: 1898-12-29
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 27,411. Walker, E. Dec. 29. Spigot-and-socket j o i n t s ; couplings, disconnectible; angle pieces, junction pieces, and the like. - To prevent injury to the lining of composite and similar tubes, the joints of screw couplings, sockets, tees, elbows, and other fittings are fitted with washers, for which recesses are made, if required. As applied to an elbow joint A, Fig. 2, the washers C are fitted into recesses a'. The washer C may abut against the ends of the tubes B, as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-189901035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Starch and Saccharine Matters.
Inventor: CROSS CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-01-16
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 1035. Cross, C. F., and Remington, J. S. Jan. 16. Glucose and like carbohydrates.-Consists in the production of saccharine matters &c. from the fruit of the horse chestnut. The fruit is reduced to a pulpy condition, either by grinding in a mill when the nuts are fresh, or, in the case of dry nuts, by cracking and steeping in water to which a little sulphurous acid has been added and then grinding. The pulp is treated with cold water to dissolve out the soluble carbohydrates. The starch is then extracted from the pulp. The residue of pulp is mixed with the solutions of the soluble carbohydrates, about 2 per cent. by weight of sulphuric acid is added, and the whole is boiled for two or three hours in a suitably-lined vessel. The product is neutralized by the addition of chalk, and is allowed to settle until it is clear. It is a saccharine product which may be more or less concentrated, or can be at once fermented by the addition of yeast and distilled for the production of spirit.
Patent GB-189910903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telegraphic Transmitters and Receivers.
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1900-05-24
Abstract: 10,903. Wise, W. L., [Crehore, A. C., and Squier, G. O.J. May 24. Telegraphs.-Relates to a system of transmitting from perforated messages and receiving by means of a record on a chemically-prepared paper. The messages are prepared and received in lines arranged transversely to a web of paper. Continuous or alternating currents may be employed, but preferably the system of transmission is adopted as described in Specification No. 6787, A.D. 1897. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the receiving- apparatus, in which 6 is an insulated conducting- drum, mounted in the frame 5, over which the prepared web of paper passes from the roller 8. 10 is one of the draw-off rollers, driven by worm gearing 31 on the shaft carrying one of the grooved pulleys 18, 19. The pulleys 18, 19 carry two steel endless bands 16, 17 arranged in circuit by means of brushes 22, 23 and carrying pairs of styli 13, 14. These styli make contact with the paper in transverse lines, and are preferably moved slightly obliquely, so that the resultant line obtained by the movement of the paper is at right-angles to the edges of the paper. Several pairs of styli are set on the bands 16, 17, the space between each pair being set off by guide-lines inscribed .by styli 26, 27 in combination with the battery 32. 24, 25 are bevelled guide-plates arranged to ensure proper contact of and removal from the paper of the recording-styli. A similar apparatus is used for transmitting-brushes taking the place of the styli.
Patent GB-189911936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Convertible School Desks.
Inventor: ADDISON HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 11,936. Addison, H. June 8. School desks.-The top B is pivoted by means of a bolt E passing through holes in a bracket D and in the part A' of the standard. A projection d<1> on the bracket D is pressed by a spring S into one of several notches a<3> on the boss of the part A'. By raising the front part of the top B the projection d' is disengaged, and the top B can be adjusted to form a seat back or flat top ; before the top can be moved in the contrary direction to the arrow, a longitudinal motion may be given to it to disengage the projection d'.
Patent GB-189916582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing, Roving, and like Frames.
Inventor: BRULE GUSTAVE EMILE
Filed: 1899-08-15
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 16,582. BrulÚ, G. E. Aug. 15. Drawing-frames; roving-frames; gill boxes or frames; twist tubes and like twisters.-The usual rubbers are dispensed with, and, after leaving the drawing-rollers, the wool sliver or ribbon is passed through a tube U, a pair of smooth rollers 1, 2, and then through an oscillating funnel or tube R before being wound on the bobbin. The funnel is operated by a cord 5 from an oscillating shaft P, and its central aperture is preferably in the form of a flattened ellipse, but it may be triangular, square, or of other section. The shaft P is oscillated by means of a cord connected with an oscillating lever operated by a crank &c.
Patent GB-189918947-A (GB)
Title: Lubricator for Steam-engines or the like.
Inventor: MLITZ AUGUST
Filed: 1899-09-20
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 18,947. Mlitz, A. Sept. 20. Lubricating the cylinders and pistons, slide valves, &c. of steam engines or the like. Lubricant is supplied, by a pump or otherwise, to a trough c, which is exposed in the steam pipe or elsewhere. The lubricant becomes diffused in the steam passing over it, and is so carried to the parts requiring lubrication. The form of the trough c is varied to suit the position in which it is to be used.
Patent GB-189920284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sleeve Links.
Inventor: CADBURY JOEL
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 20,284. Cadbury, J., and Lambert, F. W., [trading as Green, Cadbury, & Co.]. Oct. 10. Sleeve-links.-Sleeve-links are adapted for easy insertion into the cuffs &c. In the form shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the heads a comprise plates a<1>, a<2> secured together with spring plates d between them. The heads are connected by shanks b connected at one end by a link c and formed at the other with squared ears b<4>, which engage in sockets a<3> in the plates a<2> and are caused by the pressure of the plates d to lie in or perpendicular to the planes of the heads a. In a modification, the shanks b consists of elongated loops as shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-189922188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Gearing.
Inventor: HULT CARL ALRIK
Filed: 1899-11-06
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 22,188. Hult, C. A., and Hult, O. W. Nov. 6. Friction gearing.-The driving-shaft 6 carries, by means of a disc 5 and pins 4, a series of rollers 3 upon which are loosely mounted elastic rings 2. These bear upon the shaft 8 to be driven and against a fixed track 1. The track is held between a disc 19 formed on the frame or bearing 7 and a disc 26, bolted to the disc 19 ; it is split, and has its ends secured by an adjustable connection, as in Fig. 4, in which the piece 9 fixed to one end covers and steadies the other end, so that the pressure on the elastic rings may be varied as required. The rings are bevelled at the ends, and fit between bevelled collars on the shaft 8. Oil escaping from the passage 13 in the bearing 7 is caught in the annular groove 15 of the disc 5, and passes through the disc by means of a passage 16, from which it is thrown into another annular groove 17, which opens into channels 18 in the pins 4. The working surfaces of the gearing are formed with circumferential grooves which serve to collect oil and dirt ; perforations 22 are formed at the bottoms of the grooves in the track.
Patent GB-189922751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dough Dividing Machines.
Inventor: HAAGEN DIEDRICH WILHELM AUGUST
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 22,751. Haagen, D. W. A., and Rinau, F. K. A. W. Nov. 14. Moulding dough.-The cutting parts of the machine are so connected that they may be readily taken apart for cleaning without the use of tools. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement of the divider. The knife holders c<1> are carried on a ring i adapted to slide sufficiently on the plate b<1> to cause the projecting lugs d' on the knives to engage with slots in the holders c<1>. The movement of the knives, in working, is limited by means of a slotted bolt s, into the slot t of which a pin passes, when the ring is turned into the locking position. The connecting-rod for reciprocating the plate b<1> is pivoted on a bolt w, which is locked by a pin x taking in a slot. The pin has a cut-away part, Fig. 11, so that, on turning it, the bolt w is released. In the modified arrangement shown in Figs. 6, 8, and 9, tubular holders c have slotted heads f for receiving the slotted lugs d, which are locked by means of the elongated heads h of bolts g passing through the holders c. The lower ends of the bolts g are fitted with slotted levers o engaging with pins p carried on a ring i. On moving the ring by the handle r, the bolts g are turned, to lock or unlock the knives a.
Patent GB-189925769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bobbins Used in Textile Manufactures.
Inventor: WARD JOSEPH TIBBETTS
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 25,769. Ward, J. T., and Curtis, J. B. Dec. 30. Bobbins.-T h e bobbin is provided with one or more split metal rings 4, which are let into grooves in the bobbin to strengthen the same and prevent residues of yarn thereon from being stripped off with a knife.
Patent GB-190005019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-proof Ceilings, Walls, and the like.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-03-16
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 5019. Newton, P. A., [New Jersey Wire- Cloth Co.]. March 16. Hooks; spikes.-Metallic lathing C for holding the plaster D is wired to rods B, F, which are supported at a distance from the floor girders A, A', A<2> and walls E by hangers b and spikes f. The hangers are bent to abut against and clip the flanges of the girdere, and the rods B are hooked through the hangers, or over rods c resting in loops of the hangers. Intermediate hangers d, hooked over the flanges of the girder A', are formed with loops, through which the rods b pass. Fig. 5 shows a method of suspending a horizontal ceiling from girders at different heights by hangers of different depths. The cornices or portions of plaster between the walls and ceiling are supported by curved eye-bars G. The wall lathing is secured to vertical or horizontal rods F, held by hooked spikes f at the desired distance from the wall. The retaining tongue may be punched as shown in full or dotted lines in Fig. 7, or a V-shaped slit may. be made in the outer end of the spike as shown in Fig. 9, and the ends 12 may be bent round the rod. Figs. 10 to 13 show modified forms of holders made with ribbed or fluted sides B and retaining arms or lugs 12 which may be bent round the bars after they have been placed in position. Fig. 11 shows a holder formed with a lug adapted to retain a bar of channel iron. In the form shown in Fig. 13, the bar is secured by a screw 16 which passes through the holder, and is fastened by a nut.
Patent GB-190014210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Horse-shoes.
Inventor: KENNEDY WILLIAM MICHAEL
Filed: 1900-08-08
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 14,210. Kennedy, W. M., and Duncan, R. C. Aug. 8. India-rubber; special section; calks.-The strip of rubber &c. 8 is held in place by a toe calk 3, heel calks 5, flanges 6, and a band 10 passing through the rubber and secured to the heel calks by bending over the ends 12 of the band. A head may be formed at one end of the band, instead of fixing it by bending. The rubber may have sockets 15<1> for the nail heads 16, and projections 15 for holes in the flanges 6. These flanges are shaped as shown, and are shorter than the calks 3, 5, so as not to take any wear.
Patent GB-190100114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras
Inventor: SANDERSON FREDERICK HERBERT
Filed: 1901-01-02
Granted: 1902-02-01
Abstract: 114. Sanderson, F. H. Jan. 2. Cameras.-Relates to a device for setting the front of a camera to any desired angle, and is an improvement on the invention described in Specification No. 613, A.D. 1895. The front a, Fig. 3, is supported at each side by a pair of slotted links e, f, pivoted at g, h to the slide c. Pins i with clamping-screws serve as trunnions for the front, which can thus be rotated through any required angle on a horizontal axis. To retain the front in a vertical position, the slots of the. links e, f are set to coincide, and spring bolts m on the lower part of the front are sprung into the slots. The links e,f are retained in the vertical position by a spring stud passing through both. When the links are to be set out of the vertical, the stud j is withdrawn, and held back by a pivoted lever l. The links are shown pushed forward into an extreme position in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190100671-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Block or Plate for use in Constructing Partition Walls.
Inventor: WALLER WILLIAM ARTHUR CAMERON
Filed: 1901-01-10
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 671. Waller, W. A. C. Jan. 10. Slabs.-Interlocking slabs a for walls, partitions, and the like are formed with central vertical perforations to receive tie-rods or tubes e and cement, and continuous grooves in the edges to receive cement and horizontal tie-rods f. Additional hollow spaces, sockets, or holes may be made in the slab to lighten it, or to receive cement. The rods e, f may be connected by unions q, formed with screwed arms, sockets, or the like. The corner blocks are made of an angular shape in two sizes so as to break joint.
Patent GB-190103917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-closets.
Inventor: WILLS CHARLES
Filed: 1901-02-23
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 3917. Wills, C. Feb. 23. Closet basins -The basin a is connected to the soil-pipe d<1> by a curved branch d, the joint c, described in Specification No. 19,484, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Pipes &c.], being below the water line. A ventilating-branch e is inserted with an internal protecting-lip e<1>. The basin is placed upon a removable block g.
Patent GB-190108113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stage Illumination and the Production of Scenic Effects.
Inventor: FORTUNY MARIANO
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 8113. Fortuny, M. Oct. 24, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Theatrical appliances.-In order to produce illuminations in colour on the stage, sources a of light, preferably white, are arranged in parabolic reflectors g, and the rays are reflected and diffused by movable roughened reflecting-screens c, of metal, fabric, or the like. The screens are mounted at the required angle on rollers f, and are coloured to produce varying effects.
Patent GB-190109474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mechanism for use in the Propulsion of Boats by Hand-power.
Inventor: PROUTY GEORGE WASHINGTON
IPC: B60D5/00
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 9474. Lake, H. H., [Prouty, G. W., and Kimball, W. H.]. May 7. Driving-gear for screw propellers.-Relates to hand driving-gear for the screw propellers of boats. A tank-like framing, bolted to the bottom of the boat, has bearings for a shaft 5, on which is mounted a forked ]ever 20. The upper end of this lever has a socket to receive the bar 41, Fig. 4, which at its upper end carries a pair of crosshandles 43. Spindles 27, 28, mounted in the manner shown, carry groups of pawls engaging the teeth of spur-wheels loosely mounted on the shaft 5. The spindle 27 has keyed to it a handlever 37, by which it, and, through the bevel gear shown, the spindle 28 can be rotated to change the positions of the pawls, and thereby reverse the motion of the propeller. The spur-wheels described above gear with pinions running loose on the spindle 4 and made in one with bevelwheels gearing with a pinion on the propeller shaft. The end of this shaft rotates in a bearing in a yoke 8 swinging on the spindle 4 and held in its adjusting position by screws in slots 12. Shoulders on the lever 20 bear on spring stops at the ends of the stroke.