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Patent GB-189724780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: OREWILER BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 24,780. Orewiler, B. F., and Currie, J. Oct. 26. Hooks and eyes are formed from wire so bent as to form a circular hook bill 6 which can spring through a circular eye 2. The hook is formed by twisting the wire at 8 and bending the arms 7 back around the hook 6. The arms end in eyes 9 for attachment, and may have additional coils in the wire to produce greater spring action. The eye is formed of wire, which is twisted at 1 behind the circular loop 2 and is extended backward in arms 3 terminating in securing-eyes 4. The loop 2 is deflected at 5 to pass under the hook loop 6.
Patent GB-189804241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Noiseless Water Closets, and Apparatus connected with therewith.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE HENRY
Filed: 1898-02-21
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 4241. Sutcliffe, H. Feb. 21. Couplings, disconnectible.-The screwed discharge pipe E of a flushing - siphon enters directly the horn H of the closet basin, in which it is secured by a gland K and packing- ring G.
Patent GB-189809922-A (GB)
Title: A Valve for Automatically Controlling a Flow of Water or other Fluids by the Action of Varying Pressures.
Inventor: BEECH HANDEL
Filed: 1898-04-30
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 9922. Beech, H. April 30. Multiple-way valves.-Relates to alarm and other multiple-way valves. To the spindle G of a metal check valve H, which is closed upon a metal seating I when the pressure above it exceeds the pressure beneath it, is attached by a screw A a metal valve C having a rubber or other washer B and a leather, woodite, or like facing D. The latter valve controls a passage N passing through a cross-piece F and a brass seating E. A face plate L gives access to the valve.
Patent GB-189811830-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical Toys.
Inventor: BARLOW JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-25
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 11,830. Barlow, J. May 25. Mechanical toys.-Consists of a vehicle drawn by a horse or other animal and especially by an animal, such as a frog, which progresses by leaping or jumping. Fig. 1 shows a vehicle with the frog in two positions. The balanced shafts 11 are prolonged backwards from the pivot 27 in such a way that the crank 8 of the axle of the front wheels presses upon the prolongation, and causes by its rotation the front ends of the shafts to rise and carry the frog with them. At the same time, by means of cords 21 the doubled-up legs of the frog are extended. As the frog rises the reins 13 are slackened, causing the driver's arms to drop and the head to oscillate about the crank 16 upon which the head is mounted. Suitable spring motive power and mechanism is provided for driving the front axle. The vehicle may be four or twowheeled, or be provided with a guide-wheel for travelling in a circular path.
Patent GB-189812907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fenders and Curbs, and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: NEWEY HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1898-06-09
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 12,907. Newey, H. E.---June 9. Fenders.-Straight or curved tubes T are fitted in recesses or slots made in the front and ends of the moulding A of the fender or curb, and secured either by blocks B or by bolts and nuts. The blocks may fit over the ends of the tubes, and may be secured by bolts and nuts ; they may be arranged as in Fig. 7, or may themselves fit in recesses.
Patent GB-189817699-A (GB)
Title: Bouquet-holder for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: SCHULTZ CARL GUSTAV IRENAEUS
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 17,699. Schultz, C. G. I. Aug. 16. Flower holders for attachment to bicycles &c. A tube a for containing water is fitted with a clip m for attachment to a bicycle &c., and is provided with a cover with an adjustable opening. The cover has three arms h, Fig. 2, pivoted on its edges. The arms are forced forward by springs h<1>, and are opened by means of rotatable cup slots which engage with pins k on the arms.
Patent GB-189910785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 10,785. Boult, A. J., [Welcker, A. J.]. May 23. Annularchamber type; crescent-shaped chamber type.-Steam enters by ports 38 or 58 in the side of a drum 16 having a peripheral rim 16<a>, and acts on vanes 20 sliding in radial grooves in the drum and reciprocated by fixed cams 11 and 12. The vanes carry rollers 21, and the cams 12 have plugs 27 which carry rollers 28 held in adjustment by screws 30. The passage of steam from the recess 32 in the cover 7 to the ports 38 or 58 is controlled by ports in a disc 34 and ports in a disc 35. The disc 34 is operated by a reversing-lever 52, the disc 35 being at the same time moved relatively to the drum by a lever which actuates a pin engaging a horizontal slot in the shaft 3 and inclined slots in the sleeve 58<a>. Screws 36,37, engaging slots in the cylinder cover and drum, attach the discs 34, 35 thereto. A governor ring 41, actuated through levers 45, 46 by a governor, controls the speed of the engine. In a modification, the disc 34 is fixed, and the disc 35 has two sets of ports whereby the engine is reversed. Exhaust to the recess 25 in the cover 6 takes place through ports in a disc 22. Packing-rings 19 and 23 are provided.
Patent GB-189918381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Duplicating Apparatus.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 18,381. Mills, B. J. B., [Dick Co., A. B.]. Sept. 12. Copying documents.-Relates to mimeograph or other copying or duplicating apparatus. The stencil sheet is secured to a hinged frame A by means of clamping-bars E, which are hinged to the ends of the frame and serve to force the ends of the stencil sheet over transverse rods F forced upwards by coiled springs. The bars E are secured in position by hinged clamps G, and are provided with recesses e<1>, Fig. 2, which fit over the rods F. A diaphragm B, preferably formed of woven fabric, is secured by any suitable means to a frame C which is removably attached to the frame A by clamps D pivoted to the frame C. The frame A carries arms a<2> forming parts of the hinges by which it is attached to a bed of the usual construction.
Patent GB-189920412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railways Working on the Surface Contact System.
Inventor: LUNDELL ROBERT
Filed: 1899-10-11
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 20,412. Lundell, R. Oct. 11. Electric railways on the surface contact system with electromagnetic switches operated through electromagnets on the vehicle. Conductors; switches; collectors.-The circuit from the main conductor F to the road contacts B is completed at w by the electromagnet M, which is excited by a current from a low-potential conductor F<1> when the secondary switches D are closed by the approach or passage of the magnetized collector shoe S'. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the switches D are placed on each side of the studs B, and are connected to the electromagnets M in parallel pairs, so as to excite the stud next in front and to maintain it excited as the vehicle passes. The collector shoe S<1> is magnetized by the coils M<2>, M<3> excited by a battery B' or other current on the vehicle, and the magnetic circuit on the vehicle is made through this shoe and the axles and wheels. In the road the magnetic circuit flows through the rails R, R<1>, tie-bars T, and sheet-iron pieces C adjacent to the switches D. As shown more particularly in Fig. 4, the studs B consist of short lengths of T-rails supported in longitudinal troughs, which also contain the switch boxes D, sheet-iron pieces C, and conductors F<1> &c., the trough being filled in with non-conducting material. The switches D consist of pivoted L-pieces in non-magnetic boxes. Three modifications are described, in which only single switches D are used near each contact B, and the magnetic circuit-closing pieces U are prolonged and the circuits otherwise arranged to allow sufficient time limit for closing the forward main switch
Patent GB-189923713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrically Illuminated Advertisements or Signs.
Inventor: TRIPP HERMAN
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,713. Tripp, H., Stephenson, G. E., and Lartz, W. C. C. Nov. 28. Advertising; signs; letters.-Letters forming advertisements or signs, which are illuminated by electric incandescent lamps, are mounted on a board or backing A having two parallel slits a. At the rear of the slits are the positive and negative conductors B, on which the letters are mounted so as to be readily removed by means of clamps or contacts e connected with a fuse F, which can be readily removed from its socket E to break the circuit of the particular letter, there being two sets of clamps or contacts and fuses for each letter which are suitably connected with the lamps H. The letters are preferably formed of inner and outer shells.
Patent GB-190003579-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Cycles and Propelling Mechanism therefor.
Inventor: JOHNSON SIDNEY
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 3579. Johnson, S. Feb. 23. Driving-mechanism; frames; guards, dress; supports. -The invention is shown as applied to a bicycle. Treadle-levers R are connected by adjustable rods T to cranks J fixed on a shaft carried by a bracket E, F. The shaft carries a chain-wheel H, which is geared with a smaller chain-wheel M on the driving-wheel hub. The frame is constructed. as shown, without the ordinary bottom bracket. The rear stays L, which are parallel, are bent outwards at the top to give room for the gearing, and are fixed by a bolt 0 to a bracket N'. The chainwheel H is enclosed by a dress guard U. According to the Provisional Specification, a double-pronged support is fixed to the frame, and can be lowered by a cord.
Patent GB-190005022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-proof Floors and Ceilings.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-03-16
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 5022. Newton, P. A., [New Jersey Wire- Cloth Co.]. March 16. Floors; ceilings; lathing; girders and beams.- I n t h e arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the flat metal bars or joists Care f o r m e d with twisted cranked ends 12, which are bent over to clip the top flanges of the beams A. Wire network or metallic lathing is secured to the joists, rods 16, 17, and similar rods under the girders; the spaces above the lathing and round the beams, girders, and joists are filled in with concrete, and the lathing is plastered underneath to form the ceiling. The joists are connected by hooked distance-rods 13, and air spaces may be formed under the beams. In a modification, the joists are level with the top flanges of the beams, and the ends of the joists are twisted and bent to clip the beams. Fig. 7 shows an arrangement especially adapted for long spans. The joists C are bent to an angular shape, and may be used with, or without, the metal lathing. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 8, the joists C rest on the lower flanges of the beams, and are held in position by looped rods or clamps G. The wooden floor E is laid on timbers or joists I, which may be protected by concrete, or the spaces may be left open, or be filled in with ashes or light material H.
Patent GB-190007613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: PETERSEN AXEL
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 7613. Petersen, A. April 24. Locks, key.-The bolt b is formed with a rack c, with which engages the pinion d on the spindle f. The segment g on the same spindle is formed with teeth which engage corresponding teeth on the edge of the key h, so that the action of pushing in or pulling out the key causes the rotation of the spindle f, and consequently operates the bolt. The key h is inserted into the zig-zag keyhole i in the cylinder k, which also carries an arm m operated by a spring p so as to engage in a slot in the disc o and lock the bolt when it is shot out. In order to shoot the bolt out, the key is inserted in the keyhole, and then turned through a small angle, so as to disengage the arm m. The edge of the key is then in engagement with the segment g, and the bolt is shot by pressing the key home. The key is then turned so as to allow the arm to lock the disc o, and at the same time to displace the edge of the key and disengage it from the segment g, so that it can be removed from the keyhole. To unlock the bolt, the key is inserted to its full distance, then turned, and finally pulled forward. To prevent picking, by working the segment g round by means of a wire hook or the like, springs w may be provided which tend to push the bolt outwards. Their action is resisted, when the bolt is withdrawn, by the block u on the spindle f fitting into the recess t in the bolt. Accidental movement of the spindle f is prevented by the spring v bearing on a flat. The movements of the cylinder k are controlled by a spring catch at its base. To prevent the cylinder k from being turned before the key is pushed home, the key may have a shoulder x, Fig. 4, and a notch y, into which the edge of the casing projects when the key is turned.
Patent GB-190010350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Punches for Mainsprings & the like.
Inventor: STRONG EBENEZER GEORGE
Filed: 1900-06-06
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 10,350. Strong, E. G. June 6. Punching-pliers.-The tool is for punching sheet metal, mainsprings, coins, &c. The punches p of different sizes are carried on a revolving head b, which may be fixed by a nut c and by a pin on the shoulder d fitting into one or other of the holes h. The die-holes r are made in a disc o fixed by a nut f and a pin &c. s fitting into one or other of the notches n. The punches p may consist of short lengths of wire of different gauges, and may be held in place by pins or screws x fitting into cross-cuts on the punches. These improvements in the punches and in fixing the same may be applied to punching-pliers in which the punches and dies are in a straight line.
Patent GB-190015908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Sausage Making Machines.
Inventor: ATKINSON HENRY C
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 15,908. Atkinson, H. C. Sept. 7. Sausages. - Machines for filling and linking sausages. The nozzle is adapted to be rotated after a certain length of casing has been filled. Fig. 1 shows a hand-operated machine, and Fig. 4 the construction of the nozzle. The sausage casing is placed on the outer tube 16 of the nozzle, and is secured by an elastic band 18. The tube 16 may be rotated on the inner tube by means of the cord 23. The meat is forced out of the cylinder 10 by oscillating the handle 11, which operates the piston through ratchet and worm gearing. When a sufficient length of casing has been filled, the handle is turned down until a hook 22 engages a ring 26 at the end of the cord which passes through an eye 26<1>. Spring fingers 17 tend to cause the elastic to grip the casing more firmly when the nozzle rotates. A pawl is provided to prevent rotation of the nozzle when the cord returns. The sausages are delivered on to a table 48, which can be rotated from time to time. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement for rotating the nozzle adapted for a machine driven by power. The arm 41 is reciprocated at the proper time, and the returning- spring for the cord is fitted within the pulley 44. In a modified arrangement of nozzle, two sausages can be made and linked simultaneously.
Patent GB-190016994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Copying Presses.
Inventor: ROSENTHAL MORITZ
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 16,994. Rosenthal, M., and Hollemeyer, E. Sept. 24. Copying-presses.-Consists of a press in which the copying pressure is produced by springs of adjustable tension. Fig. 2 shows a press in which the base or lower board a is provided with four columns p on which the movable board b is guided. The board b is pressed by springs s, the pressure of which is adjustable by nuts m. On the columns is fixed a plate c, on which bears a cam disc d, the shaft w of which is connected adjustably by depending arms to vertical plates t fixed to the board b. The lower ends of the arms are fixed in slots i in the plates t. The board b is raised for insertion of the book B by turning the shaft w and cam d by means of the lever handle k.
Patent GB-190101672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: COWEY LEONARD EUGENE
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 1672. Cowey, L. E. Jan. 24. V a l u e - indicating apparatus.-An equiarmed balance fitted with h computing- device is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The beam A has its bearings supported in a collar piece a, which can move along vertical guides e<1> and is supported by a spiral spring a<1> from the top of the guides, which in turn have a pivoted connection e‹ with the standard D. The collar piece has a downward extension fitted with a nut e', which engages with a quick-threaded screw a<5> projecting upwards from the drum F marked with series of value figures at different prices per lb. The drum is surrounded by a fixed cylinder E, which has rows of price figures e' on both sides of a slot e<6> through which the value figures can be seen. In operation, when the goods on the load pan have been balanced, the descent of the beam and collar piece causes a corresponding traverse of the nut e<4> over its screw, and so rotates the drum until the required figures are visible through the slot. The apparatus may be modified in detail for particular requirements. For example, the range of the apparatus may be increased by fitting two or more drums concentrically or in alignment and provided with catches so that, when the range of the first drum is exceeded, the rotation of the drum beyond one revolution causes the catches to engage and the next drum to complete the indication. A modification adapted for suspension from the end of a beam is shown in Fig. 9. The pan is supported from the sliding piece e<9>, which moves in slots in the non-rotating cylinder E.
Patent GB-190103144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Stretchers, Mattress Frames and the like.
Inventor: CHORLTON ISAAC
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3144. Chorlton, I., and Jackson, E. Feb. 14. Mattresses; bedsteads.-The edge of the woven wire of the mattress or bed bottom is thickened by rivet. ing it between a pair of strips a, or in any suitable manner. The thickened edge is now inserted intc slitted tubes, forming the head and foot members of the frame, the fabric passing through the slit. A rod or bar h, passed through the side edges of the woven wire, is secured by hooks to the tubular side bars of the frame. The corner blocks d are provided with plugs e, which are inserted in and riveted to the end and side tubes. The plugs entering the end tubes are slotted to allow the wire fabric to pass, as shown in Fig. 3. The corner blocks are socketed to take the upright supports of a mosquito curtain. The Provisional Specification describes a method of securing the end and side tubes together. Both tubes are plugged at the ends, and the plugs and tubes of the ends are drilled out, and the projecting plugs of the sides are shouldered and inserted and riveted in the holes in the ends.
Patent GB-190103493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method for Obtaining Electric Currents from the Earth.
Inventor: JAHR EMIL
Filed: 1901-02-18
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 3493. Jahr, E. Feb. 18. Earth batteries.-Relates to a method of obtain. ing electric currents from the earth, and consists chiefly in using as one of the electrodes a vessel a made wholly or partly of electrode material and filled with a liquid or pasty electrolyte b. The electrode is placed in the earth or in water, and is connected by a wire d with an electrode c, also buried or partly buried in earth or water. The current is tapped at any place, as indicated by d, e. A series of vessels a may be connected together by a zinc in one vessel provided with a conductor which is immersed in the electrolyte in the next vessel in the series. In the case of a large number of vessels arranged in series, the line of them should coincide with the magnetic meridian, and also with the line of magnetic dip.
Patent GB-190104991-A (GB)
Title: A Digger for Beetroots and the like.
Inventor: URIEUX IDULF D
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 4991. Durieux, I. March 8. Potato diggers.-Relates to a machine for digging beet-root and the like. The main frame is provided with a fore-carriage J, and by means of the lever F, secured to the rock-shaft H' carrying arms H<1> on which the main wheels H and I are mounted, can be raised or lowered to adjust the depth of work or raise the digging-tools out of the ground. The diggers, of which several may be employed, are adjustably secured to the longitudinal bars of the frame.
Patent GB-190110287-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Rectifying Spirit by the Action of Refrigeration and Filtration.
Inventor: SCHLICHTEGROLL CARL FELIX VON
Filed: 1901-05-17
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 10,287. Schlichtegroll, C. F. von. May 17. Spirits are rectified by subjecting them to a temperature of from 60‹ to 70‹ C. and then filtering them, at the same temperature, through charcoal. The substances separated by and absorbed by the charcoal may be subsequently removed from it by distillation.
Patent GB-190111792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Sulphuric Anhydride.
Inventor: BRIEGLEB HANS
Filed: 1901-06-08
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 11,792. Briegleb, H. June 8. Chemical furnaces. - Sulphuric anhydride is obtained by the contact process, the catalytic material being heated in the contact chamber. The catalytic substance employed is an oxide of iron, copper, or chromium, mixed in the hydrated condition with 10 per cent. of clay. This material is charged on to the firebrick bars g of a shaftlike furnace a lined with firebricks, and having sightholes k, an outlet i for the produced anhydride, an inlet h for admitting air and sulphurous acid below the grate g, and a lower rotary grate c to which coke is fed from a closed hopper d. The ashpit b is closed by a door having adjustable air inlets. By means of the fire beneath, the contact material is maintained at a temperature (when iron oxide is employed) above a low red heat. The fire need only be a small one so that the quantity of carbonic acid given off, which passes with the air and sulphur dioxide through the contact material, has no effect in the reaction. The heating grate may be separate from the reaction chamber, in which case one fire may supply a number of shafts. The gases from the fire are consumed by the air entering through the tube h. Instead of solid fuel, gaseous fuel may be burned beneath the grate g, the lower grate being then omitted.