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Patent GB-189703986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers or Closing Devices for Bottles, Jars and the like.
Inventor: LELM OTTO
Filed: 1897-02-13
Granted: 1897-04-17
Abstract: 3986. Lelm, O. Feb. 13. Stoppers; stopper keys.-Relates to bottle, jar, and like stoppers which consist of an elastic thimble and a screw-actuated conical plug, the plug serving to expand the thimble to form a tight joint with the neck of the vessel. In the form shown, the elastic thimble b is affixed to the internally-threaded body a by the screw collar a<2>, and the conical expanding plug c is loosely connected to the hollow screwed spindle e, (which works in the body a), by means of the rod d, the head d<2> of which is secured in a recess in the spindle by the screwed disc e<2>. The spindle e has preferably a left-handed thread, so that by turning the head e<1> of the spindle in the right-hand direction, the plug c is raised to expand the thimble b within the bottle &c. neck. The stopper is released by rotating the spindle in the contrary direction. In a modification, the spindle is replaced by a screwed block, which is rotated by means of a key.
Patent GB-189704572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Escapes, and Conveyances adapted to Carry them
Inventor: WELLS LIONEL DE LAUTOUR
Filed: 1897-02-19
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 4572. Wells, L. de L. Feb. 19. Carts and wagons.-Relates to a fire-escape having a separate carriage for transporting it from place to place. This carriage 1 has curved rails 1<a> up which runners supporting the axle 3 of the fire-escape are pulled by rope tackle from which they may be released when necessary by sliphooks. Coal and hose pipes may be carried in the body of the carriage. The telescopic ladders of the fire-escape are extended by a windlass 17 worked by screw gear, and the position of the ladder on its undercarriage can be adjusted by another similar windlass 18, the power being transmitted in each case by ropes and pulleys.
Patent GB-189707378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stethoscopes.
Inventor: ARNOLD JAMES ERNEST
Filed: 1897-03-22
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 7378. Arnold, J. E. March 22. Stethoscopes.-Within the open-ended approximatelycylindrical part A, which is applied to the body of the patient, is arranged a more or less conical vessel B, connected by a tube C with the stem D of the instrument, or with the junction piece of a binaural stethoscope. The edge of the part A is provided with an elastic cushion G, filled with air or glycerine.
Patent GB-189710402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: TOWN CHARLES ADAMS
Filed: 1897-04-27
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 10,402. Town, C. A., White, J., and Cox, T. W. April 27. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The endless band a is formed with flaps a', a<5> adapted to interlock, as shown in Fig. 2. These flaps may be of rubber or rubber faced or stiffened with canvas, cellulose, cork, metal, vulcanite, &c. The band also has ridges a<6>, optionally contai n i n g metal bands which engage recesses b<2> formed in the edges of the rim. Slight modifications relating to the attachment of the tyre to the rim are described. The invention is applicable to tubeless and double-tube tyres.
Patent GB-189714652-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable and Collapsable Swing.
Inventor: BUYSMAN CORNELIUS
Filed: 1897-06-17
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 14,652. Buysman, C. June 17. Chairs.-Folding chairs for swings are formed of rails k<1> connected by splines to form a back, and pivoted at i to the hangers of the swing. The seat is formed of side pieces p, joined by splines, and pivoted at p<1> at one end, while the other has a rod l<1> which slides in a slot l. The arms n are pivoted at one end to the hangers h, while the other rests, by means of a slot therein, on a cross-rod k<2>. The lower ends of the arms n are connected by a folding and removable foot-rest q. When not in use, the footboard is removed, the chair folded up, as shown to the left of Fig. 1, and secured by the hook and eye o.
Patent GB-189719133-A (GB)
Title: Improved Furnace Fittings for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: SIMCOCK HENRY
Filed: 1897-08-19
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 19,133. Simcock, H. Aug. 19. Steam-generator furnaces; smoke-consuming.- The firebars A are formed hollow for transmitting air in regulated quantities to the hollow open firebridge B. The front ends abut against the furnace frame P, and rest upon the bearer K, which is provided with slots for taking the projections shown. The rear ends A<3> are supported in the firebridge and upon the rear bearer L, which is provided with the depending flange L' and door L<2>. The bridge, in addition, is formed with the pivoted flap damper C and covered by the grid D. To regulate the supply of air through the firebars, the grid H is slid along, so as to expose the openings in the bars, by the fire-door striking the lever G<6>, and the cam F the projection H<4>. The actuating- lever G<6>, by canting the balls G, G<a> about their pivot G<8>, transfers quicksilver from one to the other through the connecting-pipes G<1>, G<2>. On the fire-door closing, the ball G<a> is raised by means of a chain passing round a pulley, and, when the quicksilver is re-transferred. completes its movement about the pivot, and moves the air slide or grid H. Steam may be admitted to the furnace to improve the draught.
Patent GB-189719378-A (GB)
Title: An Armoured Bicycle or Vehicle Tyre.
Inventor: LANGRIDGE BERTIE
Filed: 1897-08-21
Granted: 1897-10-16
Abstract: 19,378. Langridge, B. Aug. 21. Tyres, pneumatic.- Relates to air tubes and chambers and to means for preventing punctures. The inflatable portion 1 of the tyre is provided with an annular groove in its outer surface in which fits a band 4 of non-puncturable material. The band 4 may be locked in place by the inflation of the tube or cemented to it. The groove may be shaped as shown in the Figure, or may be rounded or V-shaped.
Patent GB-189723252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Wheels and Frames of Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: ATKINSON CLAUD WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-09
Granted: 1899-01-09
Abstract: 23,252. Atkinson, C. W. Oct. 9. Suspension or tension wheels ; felloes or rims ; hubs; spokes.-Relates to the construction of wheels for velocipedes, motor cars, and other vehicles, and the various parts of the invention are shown applied to a suspension wheel in Figs. 1, 2, 3, 19, 23, 27, and 30. The rim shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3 comprises two circular rods a<1>, a<2> fixed in position by a series of thin metal connecting-strips b<1>, b<2> which have stiffening-corrugations c', c<2>. Each strip may be separate, or each pair may be formed from a piece of tube pressed to the desired shape, and they may be placed at right-angles or may be inclined to the rods. The strips may be placed at a distance apart, or they may form a continuous strip of corrugated metal. The rods may be replaced by tubes, and the tubes may be formed by bending over the edges of the connecting-strips, as shown in Fig. 19, and the rods, tubes, and strips are shaped to correspond to the form of the tyre employed. Each spoke is of very thin wire n, the end of which is connected to the usual spoke nipple of the ring by means of a screwed sleeve m which is passed over the end of the wire and attached thereto by bending it back over a pin p, as shown in Fig. 23, or by coiling the end of the wire, or by passing the wire along grooves in the sleeve. The sleeve may be replaced by a screwed hook or eye m<1> to which the end of the wire is connected, as shown in Fig. 27. The hub shown in Fig. 30 comprises a metal tube x to which spoke flanges y are secured by means of corrugations z. Each spoke wire passes through a hole in the flange, round a wire w in the recess u or angle v of the flange, and thence back to the rim so that each spoke wire forms two spokes. If desired, the wire w may be dispensed with, or it may be replaced by a beading on the spoke flange, and each spoke may be separate from the others.
Patent GB-189800243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, applicable to, or connected with Targets, Mantlets and the like.
Inventor: TRICK WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1898-01-04
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 243. Trick, W. D. Jan. 4. Targets and markers' mantlets.-Fig. 1 shows in plan view a central mantlet 1, and side targets 12 carried by hinged frames 9 which are turned outwards by cords 15 passing round swivelling pulleys 14, 14<a>. The targets are locked in the inward and outward positions by vertical bolts engaging with sockets 22 and operated by cords 15<1>. A stop 22<a> limits the outward movement of the target, and a stay rope 15<11>, which is level with the ground and passes round a post 31, holds the target steady in windy weather. The cords 15, 15<1> pass over pulleys under the sheet-iron roof 2, and are kept taut by weights. The legs of the target are slid between metal angle clips 10 of the frame 9 which can be lifted off the hinge pins. The targets are stored in a grooved box or structure 4, and lockers which may be used as seats are provided under the roof. Metal doors or flaps are hinged to the lower edge of the roof and form an overhead shot-proof screen when turned up into a horizontal position. A series of sliding marking-boards are moved laterally into view by the marker under the shelter 2.
Patent GB-189803145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rulers or Squares for Geometrical and other Drawing on Blank Boards.
Inventor: LABAT-GUILMANT JOSEPH ANDREW
Filed: 1898-02-08
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 3145. Labat-Guilmant, J. A. Feb. 8. Rulers; squares; protractors.-The instrument is for use on drawing-boards, and consists of a sort of double T-square with two stocks C, E, the latter normally pressed against a handle 0 on the former by a spring G, and two blades A, A, B1, B2. The stock C is faced with rubber nipples F, and the stock E with metal plates P, P, while the blade B2 carries an adjustable block D, through which the blade A slides, also faced with rubber nipples F<1>. By pressing the stocks together, the instrument can be moved up and down the board, but on releasing them the edges of the board are gripped by the rubber nipples. K is a blade pivoted to a sliding block H and set at any required angle, as shown by a scale upon it, by a link L and sliding block M. The blades are graduated in inches.
Patent GB-189806065-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Easel.
Inventor: MEARS SIDNEY
Filed: 1898-03-12
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 6065. Mears, S., and Mumford, F. J. March 12. Easels.- Easels especially suitable for use in teaching solid geometry and model drawing. Three pieces of wood are mounted along the middle of the easel, and the middle piece is cut at A and B and at E and F. The piece A B has a pivot near B which runs in grooves in the side pieces, and on this pivot it may be swung forward in order that a notch near its outer end may engage the top of a blackboard and hold it in a vertical position. The piece E F is pivoted near the end F, and swings backward in order that a notch therein may engage a cross-bar on the back frame of the easel. A table, Fig. 7, is attached to the easel by means of hooks K which engage screws S on the centre pieces, and it is supported by a hinged rack R which is notched to engage lower screws S. Blocks L fit outside the centre pieces to steady the table.
Patent GB-189809347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Punching, Cutting, Shearing and the like.
Inventor: KEIM JULIUS
Filed: 1898-04-22
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 9347. Keim, J. April 22. Punching,shearing,&c. -Machines for punching, cutting, shearing, &c. are constructed with a ring or holder k carrying any number of tools adjustable, to bring any particular tool into operation, on a ring or support l formed on the slide e. The dies &c. are also mounted in another ring adjustable on a support on the machine frame. T h e slide e may be actuated by a crank or eccentric b on the shaft c bearing against the upper part of an opening g in the slide e and a pressure piece or block i.
Patent GB-189811907-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lighting Device for Pianofortes and the like.
Inventor: BARTELT ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-05-25
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 11,907. Bartelt, A. May 25. Pianoforte and like lamps. - The music and keyboard are effectively illuminated, and the eyes of the player are protected, by arranging the lamp a within a recess in the upper part of the instrument. The lamp is supported in a cup b to protect the piano from being damaged by oil, and is provided with a handle to facilitate its insertion and removal. When the lamp is not in use, it is concealed by closing the hinged reflector c.
Patent GB-189812236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators for Steam Cylinders and the like.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-05-31
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 12,236. Golby, F. W., [Siegel, F.]. May 31. Lubricators for steam-engine cylinders and the like. The upper cock a, by which the reservoir c is filled, has two passages. Through one of these oil flows, while the other allows air, or steam leaking through the cock b, to pass out. The cock b also has two passages, through one of which steam enters the reservoir c, while oil flows through the other.
Patent GB-189814900-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wardrobe.
Inventor: VOGEL FRITZ
Filed: 1898-07-06
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 14,900. Vogel, r. July 6. Wardrobes.- The doors A form part of the ends as well as the front of the wardrobe. A number of bars B or frames R hinged to the doors or ends carry hooks and pegs. By means of cords g on opening the doors the frames B and R are opened as shown in Fig. 4. Hinged or pivoted bars h, t cause both doors to open simultaneously.
Patent GB-189817118-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fountain Pen, and Ink-making Cartridge, and Means for Adjusting same in the Pen Barrel.
Inventor: BLAIR JOHN
Filed: 1898-08-09
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 17,118. Blair, J. Aug. 9. Ink; penholders, reservoir. Relates to a reservoir pen in which dried ink is used. The block B is secured in the reservoir A by a short screw thread D, and an annular air space d is left below the knurled head C. A solid-ink cartridge is carried in a porous bag covered at its forward end by a piece of sponge. Soft water is poured into the reservoir to dissolve the ink powder. A rod for pushing the ink bag into place, and a string for withdrawing it when exhausted, are provided.
Patent GB-189822087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators or Air-extractors for Railway carriages, Steamships, Public Buildings, and other Structures.
Inventor: PLATTS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 22,087. Platts, W., and Cowen, G. H. Oct. 20. Ventilating.-Relates to air-extractors for railway and other vehicles. Figs. 1, 3, 14, and 17 show typical examples of a number of modifications illustrated. The uptake a, Fig. 1, is divided by one or more partitions b into two or more passages c, each of which opens into a corresponding downtake e. As shown in Fig. 3, the uptake is surmounted by a cowl g, and both cowl and uptake are divided by the same partition or partitions b. The downtake may be provided with perforated valves for preventing downdraughts, excluding dust, &c. Fig. 17 shows an air-extractor suitable for attachment to the side of a railway vehicle.
Patent GB-189823438-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Window Lock.
Inventor: ALLAN ROBERT
Filed: 1898-11-07
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 23,438. Allan, R. Nov. 7. Sash fastenings. -A socket A, of the form shown in Fig. 1 and in section in Fig. 2, is fixed to the outer sash-bar. On the inner sash-bar is fixed a block B having a fixed lug D and a spring bolt C, which can be withdrawn by the handle K. The lug D enters the slot F, and draws the sashes together by means of the inclined faces, while the bolt 0 enters one of the notches M, L. The lug D is preferably arranged below the bolt C so as to protect it but may be arranged to one side.
Patent GB-189824622-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Embrocation.
Inventor: ENGLAND JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 24,622. England, J. Nov. 22. Embrocations.-An embrocation for rheumatic and other pains is made by mixing together vinegar, turpentine, eggs, saltpetre, laudanum, and arnica.
Patent GB-189905632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Justifying Set Types and Apparatus for that purpose.
Inventor: GILBERT-STRINGER HENRY JAMES S
Filed: 1899-03-15
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 5632. Gilbert-Stringer, H. J. S., and Wicks, F. March 15. Type, setting.-Relates to means for justifying type by ejecting space types therefrom. The types are set with two or more small, equal-sized or unit spaces between each two words. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus in which the types from the composing-machine pass into the channel a, along which they are fed by a pusher h, and the line is measured by a pointer slide z moved by the line of types over an adjustable scale 1. The number of spaces in the line is shown by an indicator b of usual form, operated from the space key of the composing-machine. The types fall through the shoot 6 into a channel v, along which they are fed by a pusher g. Sliding transversely of the channel v is an ejector blade which can move through a slot in the channel v to eject a space type when permitted to do so. This ejector is on a rod m moved forward towards the channel by a spring and backward by a cam on the shaft c. The upper part of the ejector blade is thicker than the lower part, and is stopped by the character types but moves on over the shorter space types. Mounted parallel to the channel v is a slide r having a projecting rib 4, and a rib or piece 5 movable in a longitudinal slot in the slide. The position of the slide r and the rib 5 determine the number of spaces in the line from which a space type will be ejected, and also from which of the spaces the ejection shall be made. On the slide is a rack gearing with a wheel on a vertical shaft having a ratchet-wheel engaged by a pawl on a sliding rod n connected to and moving with the rod m. The slide r is thus moved one step for each movement of the rod m, from the position to which it is set. The slides 5 and r are set by the aid of a row of pins x, any of which may be moved up by a key into position to stop the slides. The slide 5 is first set according to the number of space types to be ejected, and the slide r is then set so that the ejection will be made from the desired spaces in the line. The ribs 4 and 5 engage a lug on the rod m, and prevent the operation of the ejector except when the interval between the ribs 4 and 5 is opposite such lug. The pushers h and g are reciprocated by levers and f connected by a rod i and actuated by a cam on the shaft c.
Patent GB-189910821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Disvulcanizing Caoutchouc, Indiarubber, Gum Elastic, and similar Materials.
Inventor: THEILGAARD ALBERT EDVARD JENS
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,821. Theilgaard, A. E. J. V. J. May 23. India-rubber, devulcanizing. - The material is treated with a solution of sodium sulphide, or other sulphide, or a sulphydrate, which may be heated by steam; the product is washed and dried.
Patent GB-189911113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid-pressure Engines or Pumps.
Inventor: BEINS JAN FREDERIK
Filed: 1899-05-27
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 11,113. Beins, J. F. May 27. Distribution, increasing pressure locally in.-Relates to apparatus for varying the pressure of liquids and gases, applicable to mineral-water plant, for fire-extinguishing, for raising water to the top of buildings, &c. The pressure varied may be that of the operative fluid, or that of another fluid. Water from the service pipe or main 18 is admitted under a piston 3, which moves in a cylinder 2, and is connected by a hollow rod 4 to a smaller piston 5 moving in a smaller cylinder 1 secured above the cylinder 2, so that fluid is forced from the cylinder 1 under increased pressure. An inlet 65 with a check valve 19 connects the cylinder 1 to the service pipe 18, and a discharge orifice 38 provided with a pressure gauge 20 connects the cylinder to a discharge pipe 45, which is provided with a back-pressure valve 21. The space in the cylinders between the pistons is in communication with the atmosphere through a port or vent 51. The motion of the pistons is automatically controlled by valve mechanism comprising inlet and outlet valves 27, 26 respectively, adapted with india-rubber caps 63 for closing the ports 11 and 10 leading to the cylinder 2, and a piston slide valve 28 between leather cups 64, on which is an annular space communicating with the service pipe, and arranged to be connected alternately to a port 24 leading below the outlet valve and to a port 25 leading below the inlet valve. The space in the chamber 37 uutside the cups 64 is open to an exhaust port 23 above the valve 26, and the slide valve is perforated to allow communication between the spaces above the upper cup and below the lower cup. The valve 26 is heavy enough to fall when the ports 24, 23 are in communication. The upper side of the valve 27 is open to the service pipe, and the valve is light enough to be moved one way or the other according as the port 25 or the cylinder 2 is open to the exhaust. The travel of the slide valve is determined by the position of a disc 30 on an extension 29 of the valve, this disc being engaged alternately by a cap or nut 9 and a reduced portion or shoulder 31 of the hollow piston-rod 4.
Patent GB-189923741-A (GB)
Title: Process and Mechanism (Rolling Mill) for the Production of Boiler Pipes, Tubings, "Fighting" Masts for War Ships, Flame Tubes, and the like in One Piece without Seam.
Inventor: KLATTE OTTO
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 23,741. Klatte, 0, Nov. 28. Rolling.-In the rolling of tubular blanks into seamless boiler tubes, flame tubes, and " fighting- " masts," means are taken to reduce the pressure necessary to feed down the top roll, and to regulate such adjustment to prevent shocks &c. The reduction in the necessary pressure is effected by suitably forming one or more grooves a, Figs. 6 and 8, in the tubular blank, reducing it at that point to approximately-finished thickness. One of these grooves (or a pair, if on opposite sides as in Fig. 8) is placed immediately between the rolls when the first adjustment is made, allowing the roll to enter slightly and obtain the necessary grip. Pressure is then admitted to the cylinder for adjusting the top roll so that, at the next passage of a groove, the roll will further reduce the thickness. Fig. 9 shows an arrangement for regulating the downward movement of the upper roll. A wedge 58 on the end of screws 57 can be moved by worm &c. gearing 55, 56 to and from the inclined edge of the bearing-block of the upper roll 32, to limit its downward movement, or the movement of the wedge may take place vertically as shown at 62.
Patent GB-189924723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Smelting Ore and in Electric Furnaces therefor.
Inventor: HATCH FRANCIS EDWARD
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 24,723. Match, F. E. Dec. 12. Drawings to Specification. Metals, extracting.-Ores are smelted by passage over refractory electric resistances, previously heated to incandescence electrically, but out of circuit while under the ore &c. The resistances may be of carbon.
Patent GB-190009639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lancashire Cornish and Galloway Boilers
Inventor: DANKS ALFRED BENJAMIN CHARLES
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 9639. Danks, A. B. C. May 25. Expansion rings. -The flues of Cornish and like boilers are connected to the end plates by means of expansion rings D of the form shown.
Patent GB-190015549-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Articles such as Grinding Discs and the like from Linoleum.
Inventor: UHLIG PAUL
Filed: 1900-08-31
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 15,549. Uhlig, P. Aug. 31. Wheels and other tools, composition of.-Consists of a process for producing grinding-discs and other articles from linoleum, with or without intermediate layers of fabric, which consists in cementing two pieces of linoleum together under pressure, and then combining the double pieces together, and so on. Heated plates may be used in the pressing operation.