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Patent GB-189711632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves for Use in the Manufacture of Ceramic and similar Ware.
Inventor: BOEING LEO OTTO
Filed: 1897-05-10
Granted: 1897-08-07
Abstract: 11,632. Boeing, L. O. May 10. Kilns for use in the manufacture of pottery. Steam is supplied beneath the grates R by pipes and nozzles branching from the superheating-pipes b, c in communication with boilers D, which are placed in the rear part of the uptake. The base of the kiln is formed with air passages g<1> covered with perforated firebrick slabs. Sliding dampers i, t control the passage of the air and hot gases through the chambers K. Fuel is supplied through orifices o.
Patent GB-189716879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Outbuildings.
Inventor: CRAWFORD JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1897-07-16
Granted: 1897-09-11
Abstract: 16,879. Crawford, J. T., and Holmes, J. A. July 16. Granaries and corn bins are rendered rat, vermin, and snake proof in the following manner:-The superstructure rests on a pair of beams 5, tied by cross-bars 6, 6, and supported on posts 8, 8, each of which is in two parts. These two parts are separated by a square plate having a groove or trough along each edge to contain some viscid or liquid insecticide. To each edge of the said plate is hinged an inclined plate 17 having a serrated lower edge and supported by a spring. Should a rat or other animal get on to this plate, it falls down and the animal drops off.
Patent GB-189718340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Belts, and in Means for Filling the same with Compressed Air or Gas.
Inventor: RACIC ANTON
Filed: 1897-08-06
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 18,340. Racic, A. Aug. 6. Belts; inflating apparatus.-The belt is a hermeticallysealed pipe A provided with buckle straps C and containing a vessel B of compressed gas which is allowed to escape into the belt to inflate it. The compressed-air vessel communicates with the interior of the belt by the valve shown in Fig. 4, which also holds it in position in the belt. By screwing in the spindle m a sealing- diaphragm h is pierced, so that the gas escapes through it and expands into the belt through the lateral tubes f. To charge the vessel from a cylinder of compressed air, the stuffing-box with the piercing-spindle is replaced by a connecting- head which contains a key for screwing down the plug i upon a new diaphragm after the gas has entered by the grooves j in the plug.
Patent GB-189720749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Engines applicable for use as Motors, Pumps, Blowers, or the like.
Inventor: LANZONE RUDOLPH
Filed: 1897-09-09
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 20,749. Lanzone, R., and Lanzone, E. Sept. 9. Annular-chamber type. - A heavy gravity abutment 10 is arranged steamtight within a chamber 5, but so that the latter may rotate and leave the former at rest. The slides 7, 7<a> are actuated by a cam 10<a> at the rear end of the abutment 10 ; the first part of the movement operates the parts 15, 14, 16, 13, 12 to close one slide, and the second part of the movement causes the crosshead 17 and the parts 19, 20 to operate immediately afterwards the levers for opening the second slide. The steam or motive fluid is supplied and exhausted through the hollow shaft upon which the chamber 5 is mounted, and levers 23, 23<a> on the crosshead 17 engage with pins 22 projecting from the ends of the controlling- valves 21 to impart the necessary movement to the valves. The steam supply is cut-off at a part of the stroke to permit expansion by a centrifugal governor actuating a spring arm connected with the induction valve. To prevent the steam on admission from imparting a rearward movement to the abutment 10 as well as a forward movement to the chamber 5, thus reducing by expansion the pressure of the steam below that on the exhaust side of the slide. The inlet and exhaust sides of the slides 7, 7<a> are connected at 28, 28<a> by channels containing check valves, or the opposite ends of the abutment 10 may be connected by a longitudinal channel provided with a similar valve. A screw is provided to render the check valve inoperative when the engine is to be used as a pump or blower. The rocking shafts 14 of the slide and valve mechanism are formed with conical shoulders 14<a>, which are kept up to the seat 14<b> by setscrews 14<c>. The rotary chamber 5 may be utilized as a flywheel or pulley, a pulley rim 6 being shown.
Patent GB-189722359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Breast-Straps.
Inventor: NEVLING GILBERT
Filed: 1897-09-29
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 22,359. N e vling, G., and Dunlap, J. B. Sept. 29. Collars, breast.- The breast collar is in two parts 3, 3<a> connected by a curved link 8 hinged to curved plates 5 riveted &c. to the parts 3, 3<a>. Supporting - straps 10, 11, 12 are arranged as shown, and loops 7 are provided for the pads (not shown).
Patent GB-189722765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Going Barrels and their Attachments for Clocks and Watches.
Inventor: ROBOTTOM HENRY
Filed: 1897-10-05
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 22,765. Robottom, H. Oct. 5. Barrels Bare provided with tubular pivots clear of the winding- arbor passing through them. Stop-work. - According to one method a fixed ring E of ratchet teeth is provided on one of the frame plates and the star-wheel d<1> is put upon the winding-wheel upon the barrel or bar, while the finger disc d<2> is mounted fast on one of the tubular pivots of the barrel. When the winding is complete, a cam d' attached to the star-wheel allows a pawl d<6>, also upon the winding-wheel, to spring against the ratchet ring. A ring of holes may replace the ring of ratchet teeth. According to another method, the construction of the mainspring leaves a pawl free to engage a toothed ring.
Patent GB-189725393-A (GB)
Title: Improved Burner for Oil Lamps.
Inventor: THROCKMORTON CECIL
Filed: 1897-11-02
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 25,393. Throckmorton, C. Nov. 2. Vapour burners.- A burner tip A of perforated porous material is mounted upon a bed of fibrous or spongy material contained in a casing B, to which oil is supplied by a feeding-wick when the reservoir is below the level of the burner, and by a tube C with a cock or other regulating-device C<2> when the reservoir is above the level of the burner. As soon as the burner tip A becomes heated, the oil in the casing B is vaporized, and ascends through the perforations in the tip to the flame. By means of the lever F<5> a pivoted cap F can be turned over the tip to extinguish the flame, and to protect the tip when the burner is not in use.
Patent GB-189801849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candle Holders.
Inventor: HEATON JAMES POWER
Filed: 1898-01-24
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 1849. Heaton, J. P. Jan. 24. Candlesticks and candle holders.-Consists in forming the inwardly-extending blades or knife-edges d, upon which the candle is forced, integrally with the body of the candle socket or holder c. Modifications are described in which the candle holder c and the blades d are formed by stamping and bending either rectangular or cruciform pieces of metal. Projecting tongues may be provided for engaging with corresponding holes to secure the parts together, or the candle holder c may be riveted, as at c', to the grease guard b of the candlestick.
Patent GB-189801959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brazeless Joints for Velocipede Frames and other Structures.
Inventor: PILKINGTON GEORGE
Filed: 1898-01-25
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 1959. Pilkington, G. Jan. 25. Joints, tubular. Relates to brazeless joints for velocipede frames and other structures. The back portion of the lug 3 is preferably parallel and a close fit for the tube or rod 4. The mouth 5 of the lug is tapered outwardly and tapped, and a split sleeve 6 on the tube or rod is screwed with a tapered thread at one end to engage therewith. By tightening up the sleeve the parts are secured together. In a modified form, a collar is formed upon the tube or rod with which the screwed end of the sleeve engages. A rivet or screw peg 9 serves to prevent the tube from rotating in the lug. When light tubes are used, plugs or liners 10 may be inserted in the ends. The mouth of the lug may be strengthened by a band or rib 11.
Patent GB-189805915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Colouring Matters.
Inventor: VIDAL HENRI RAYMOND
Filed: 1898-03-10
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 5915. Vidal, H. R. March 10. Dyes, artificial.-The colouring-matter produced by heating together p-amidophenol and p-sulphanilic acid as described in Specification No. 6694, A.D. 1897, is deepened in shade to a blue-black by heating the mixture at 160-170‹ C. for one hour, and then raising the temperature to 250‹ C. and heating for 4-5 hours. The mass is then cooled, pulverized, washed with soda, and dried. The product differs from the colouring-matter described in the prior Specification, in its colour, in being insoluble in alkaline carbonates, and in dissolving in alcohol to form a blue instead of a red solution. It dyes vegetable fibres blue-black in a bath of caustic soda and sea salt or of sodium sulphide and sea salt.
Patent GB-189810391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belting, and in the Method of Manufacturing such Belting.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1898-05-06
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 10,391. Edwards, E., [Herkner, O. E.]. May 6. Belts and bands.-Woven belting is impregnated with a mixture of glue, wax, oil, turpentine, and alcohol ; it is then pressed, stretched, dried, rolled, and varnished.
Patent GB-189817831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Animated Photography and Optical Projection.
Inventor: PRESTWICH JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1898-08-18
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 17,831. Prestwich, J. A. Aug. 18. Kinematographic apparatus.-R e l a t e s to a device for imparting stepby-step motion to the ribbon in apparatus for taking or projecting a series of successive photographs. A frame d is jointed to a link e at one end, and actuated by the crank-pin c of a rotating disc a. At the lower end of the frame are attached two springs h with pins i to fit into the perforations at the side of the ribbon. The pins are held back, out of gear, except in the downstroke, by the ends q of the frame d coming in contact with the bent ends q of the springs h.
Patent GB-189820168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Buffers and Fittings of Automatic Tilting Tanks for Waste Water Closets.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG CHARLES
Filed: 1898-09-23
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,168. Armstrong, C. Sept. 23. Closets flushed with waste water.-Relates to a method of pivoting tipping-tanks for closets flushed with waste water. A plate C, carrying three pins D, B, and E, is bolted to the tank. The middle pin B engages with a U-shaped bearing A bolted to the side of the tipper box. In the normal position of the tank, the pins D and E engage with projections F and G, and, when it tips, they move until arrested by stops H and J. The bearing A may be reversed and fixed to the tank, the pins then being fixed to the tipper.
Patent GB-189901248-A (GB)
Title: Autographic Copying Apparatus.
Inventor: MARTIN LOUIS
Filed: 1899-01-18
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 1248. Martin, L. Jan. 18. Copying documents &c.-Stencil copying-apparatus. The driving-shaft, having a flywheel a, is driven bya treadle d or other means, and is geared by a belt c or other gearing to the cam e which operates two levers f and g. To the upper end of the lever f is pivoted a forked arm u carrying the inking- roller t, guided by grooves in a frame m. The frame m is fixed to the arms of a sliding fork k connected to the lever g, the joint having play controlled by a spring. The stencil is fixed in a frame n, which may be slid in or out of a frame having spring sides attached to the under side of the frame m. The spring sides move the stencil away from the roller t when it is raised from the impression table. The lever f moves the roller t over the stencil, and the lever g raises and lowers the frame m and roller &c., so that the stencil is brought down on to the paper, which is on a feedband supported by the table. The feed-band is on rollers o driven intermittently in one direction by a weighted cord passing over a pulley on the roller o and connected at one end to the lever f. The sheet is placed on the band and is carried by it under the stencil, and at the next movement the printed sheet is delivered on to a receiving-table. A lever is provided to prevent the impression, when desired, by engaging the fork k, and preventing it from being fully drawn down by the lever g. Ink is supplied to the roller t by a disc q pivoted on a hinged arm p, and rotated intermittently by a finger or pawl s on one arm of the forked arm u. r is a reservoir for supplying ink to the disc q, and v is a drawer provided for stirring up ink for adding to the disc q when necessary. If desired, the paper may be supplied to the machine in the form of a web or strip, and cut off by a cutter, which may be operated by the lever g. The web of paper may be fed by means of the rollers o.
Patent GB-189909236-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Mooring or Ground Tackle for Buoys.
Inventor: BUNJE EMIL THEODOR
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 9236. Bunje, E. T. May 2. Anchors for buoys. Consists of a cubical iron block a with a number of projecting iron or steel prongs b, preferably railway rails sharpened at the end, and with the fangs c of the mooring-ring d cast into it.
Patent GB-189910106-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Instrument for Use in Making Post and like Holes in the Soil and elsewhere.
Inventor: FRANCIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-13
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 10.106. Francis. W. May 13. Scoops.-Relates to a digging scoop or implement for use in making holes for posts and the like. The body a is of sheet steel or the like, and is formed of cylindrical or other suitable shape with a space b left between its edges. The lower edge c is sharpened. The handle f is weighted as shown at or h. The implement is use by sinking it into the soil and then withdrawing it, and removing the earth contained therein.
Patent GB-189911327-A (GB)
Title: A Novel Platform, Berth, Cot, Couch, Chair, Store Closet, or Ambulance for Cabin, Saloon, Hold, or Deck Use, for the Prevention or Amelioration of Sickness at Sea, and Restful Transport by Land, and for other purposes.
Inventor: HITCHINS HARRY JAMES
Filed: 1899-05-31
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 11,327. Hitchins, H. G., and Mayhew, A. May 31. Ambulance vehicles.-A platform, berth, cot, couch, chair, store closet, ambulance, &c. is suspended from a cross-bar C pivoted at D, D to a frame B, which is supported by an axle E in suitable bearings. On the axle E is a crosshead G connected to the pistons of pneumatic or hydraulic dashpots 1, I, hinged at J to the walls of the cabin &c. A screw F regulates the inlet of air, and the cup washer D is fixed to the piston by a nut C. Other dash-pots K are connected to the ceiling of the cabin and to the platform &c. by ball-and-socket joints. Suitable screens &c. A, A are arranged to prevent the occupant from suffering from the optical effects of motion at sea. Cords running over pulleys M may be clamped at N to lock the platform &c. in place. The platform can be used for preventing sea-sickness, and for the steady transport of articles both at sea and ashore.
Patent GB-189913685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Cycle Handle Bars.
Inventor: EDWARDS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-07-03
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 13,685. Edwards, W. July 3. Handle-bars.-A handle-bar d is carried in a socket c on a spring a, made with a plug which is brazed in the upper end of the steering-tube b. The spring prevents transmission of vibration to the arms of the rider.
Patent GB-189914644-A (GB)
Title: A Process and Apparatus for Melting and Moulding Salt into Compact Blocks.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-07-15
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 14,644. Golby, F W., [Matray FrÞres & Co.]. July 15. Melting-pot furnaces.-For forming common salt into compact blocks, it is fused and cast into moulds. In one form of furnace employed, the salt is charged into an open melting - pot A, formed of an outer metal casing lined with refractory material. The pot has a cross-bar B to cause the salt to fall upon the side shelves E, and is provided with a blowpipe burner opposite to the outlet C<1> for waste gases, and with another blowpipe burner D<1> to keep the salt liquid while it runs into a mould. The furnace may be extended longitudinally, and have a series of blowpipe burners passing through the walls. The salt may be simply compressed into moulds, and the blocks passed through an annular furnace A<1>. Fig. 11, on a circular travelling plate T, protected by a refractory plate U. The blocks are exposed to the flames from blowpipe burners v introduced through the side walls. By this means the salt is fused so as to form a compact block; or a cast block may be thus treated to fill up cracks.
Patent GB-189915468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Means for Fastening the Lids of Retort Mouthpieces and other Self-sealing Lids and Doors.
Inventor: ROBINSON GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-28
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 15,468. Robinson, G. H., and Best, W. V. July 28. Doors and door frames.-Lids or doors for retorts, and other self-sealing doors and lids, are secured by the following construction, an improvement on that described in Specification No. 14,877, A.D. 1896:-The mouthpiece a carries a lug on each side. The lug e is forked, and supports by a pin d the forked end of the cross-bar c, to which the door b is attached by means of a bolt u. The latter is fixed to the door, and passes through the bar, to which it is secured by a pin v and washer v<1>. The wedges l, l, projecting from the door, rest on inclined surfaces m, m on the bar. The bar is additionally supported by an aim g carried by the pin d, a downward projection from the arm c adjustably resting in a slot. The lug p carries a link n having a slot through which passes the end of the bar c, projections r, s, t causing the link to take the desired position, and limiting its movements. The door is tightened up by a forked lever w pivoted on the bolt u and embracing the bar c. Cams are provided on the adjacent surfaces of the bar and of the lever so as to engage with one another for closing or releasing the door.
Patent GB-189923224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Fasteners.
Inventor: CAVINS JOHN MILTON
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 23,224. Cavins, J. M. Nov. 21. Belt and band fastenings.-A hinged fastening is formed from two pieces of sheet metal, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3 ; the joint pin is a split pin one member of which may be formed with a bulge. Fig. 7 shows a modification in which the pin is dispensed with, and the loops on the members of the fastening are adapted to be engaged, when turned up as shown, and to lock one in the other when in the working position.
Patent GB-189924788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flushing Apparatus for Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: KITCHING JEMIMA EDWARD
Filed: 1899-12-13
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 24,788. Kitching, J. E. Dec. 13. Water-waste preventers.-Within the tank A a tipping-vessel C is mounted upon an axle D with a crank F to which the pull-chain is attached. The axle D may also be cranked for part of its length between the sides of the vessel C, to allow of the play of the float lever and also to keep it raised during tilting. The receptacle may also be arranged to tilt automatically for use in urinals &c.
Patent GB-190007524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles & Stoppers for Sterilized Milk and the like.
Inventor: JACKSON JOHN PERKINS
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 7524. Jackson, J. P. April 24. Stoppers.-Relates to the stoppering of bottles containing sterilized milk &c. Various forms of stopper and bottle neck are described, all of which are adapted to permit the escape of the hot air &c. from the bottle during the process of sterilizing, and thereafter to close the bottle hermetically, with more or less of an internal vacuum. In one arrangement, the neck of the bottle is ground or polished horizontally at the mouth, and is closed by a rubber disc a or b, Fig. 2, placed loosely on the month, or held thereon by means of a clamp such as B, Fig. 6. In another form, the disc has a conical plug or projection adapted to enter the mouth of the bottle. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the mouth f of the bottle is recessed to receive the disc. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the cap or hood b is adapted to be stretched over the mouth of the bottle, and is formed with perforations h to permit the escape of the gases &c. In a modification, the cap or hood has an opening at the top, which is closed by the external pressure after the sterilizing is completed, or the top may be turned down along the side of the neck and held by a rubber band. In the form shown in Fig. 7, a rubber teat or nipple t is fitted on the neck, and a hood or cone i is placed over the neck and secured by a rubber band b, which permits the escape of the gases. In the form shown in Fig. 8, a stopper b of china or glass is provided with a washer w. This form may be secured to the neck by a wire bail, or by a bail and lever. Fig. 10 shows a screw stopper formed with a lateral groove s, which permits the gases to escape past the packing-washer. In the form shown in Fig. 11, the neck of the bottle is formed with a vent passage h, which is closed by the rubber band j. In the form shown in Fig. 12, the metal disc d has a central nipple, and is held against the packing-washer w by the screw collar s. In this form, the nipple is closed by a pair of pincers when the sterilizing process is finished.
Patent GB-190009812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Banjoes and other Vellum Surfaced Musical Instruments.
Inventor: GOODMAN CHARLES JOSEPH GEORGE
Filed: 1900-05-28
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 9812. Goodman, C. J. G. May 28. Banjoes; drums. - The application to a banjo is shown. The body b is preferably made of spun aluminium, and is attached by screws to the neck a. It is shaped so as to accommodate (1) a ring k, shaped as shown, over which the vellum head f is stretched, (2) a pneumatic tube d, which is inflated by a nozzle e and which strains the vellum, and (3) a wire h to which the vellum is attached. The vellum is held on the wire h by a ring j, which is sprung into place.
Patent GB-190013887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Utensils for Vegetables and the like.
Inventor: RAMSEY THOMAS SAMUEL GEORGE
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 13,887. Ramsey, T. S. G. Aug. 2. Saucepans.-A wirework or perforated metal basket is formed with a flange a for resting on the edge of a saucepan b. It is also formed with an extension for engaging with the lid c, and may be fitted with a handle d.
Patent GB-190020449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safes or Vaults
Inventor: HIBBARD HENRY DEMING
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 20,449. Hibbard, H. D. Nov. 13. Safes and strong-rooms.-The component parts are cast from manganese steel or other unmachinable metal, the surfaces being finished by grinding. The joints between the parts are in no case made at the corners or edges. The safe illustrated in the drawings consists of a front part a, Fig. 3, and two back parts b, Fig. 4. The parts have integral projections n with grooves o, which form ways for keys when the projections are brought together. After insertion of the keys, rings are shrunk on to the projections, to bind them together. Fig. G shows a corner joint, in which three projections are secured by a T-shaped key u and a circular ring x. Fig. 7 shows two projections united by a straight key p and an oval ring y.