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Patent GB-189725952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Acetylene Gas.
Filed: 1897-11-08
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 25,952. Acetylene Light Syndicate and Gore, J. Nov. 8. Acetylene.-Two generators a, a<1> are arranged for alternate use as follows :-The water-supply pipe b ends in a cock d provided with a single side orifice, so that the attendant may direct the water into either of the branch pipes c, c<1> supplying the generators. These pipes are also connected together by a bye-pass e, so that, when one generator is exhausted, the water will pass over automatically into the other. The pipes c, c' are bent as shown, to form water seals for preventing the gas from passing over from one generator into the other when recharging is going on, and for the same purpose the gas-delivery pipes f, f<1> dip into water in a chamber g which is connected with the holder by a pipe h. This chamber is charged with water through a funnel i'. The supply of water to the generators is effected through a spring valve j which is opened by the descending bell pressing upon the cap n of a rod m which rests upon the counterweighted lever k within a slotted guidetube l. When the bell rises the spring closes the valve.
Patent GB-189726635-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Sterilizing Apparatus.
Inventor: WECK JOHANN
Filed: 1897-11-15
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 26,635. Weck, J. Nov. 15. Stoppering.-Relates to apparatus for sterilizing provisions in bottles or other receptacles. The receptacles are placed on a false bottom a within the heating-vessel, and are closed by stoppers which are either ground or provided with packing-rings so as to hermetically close the receptacles. The stoppers are temporarily held in place by springs f,f<1> which allow the stoppers to rise for the escape of air or vapours when the receptacles are being heated. The springs f, f<1> are mounted on pins d carried by standards s, s secured together at the top by a ring r. One or more pins d may be secured to each standard to suit different-sized receptacles, or the pins d may be adjustably secured to the standards. In a modification, the standards s are arranged near the sides of the heating-vessel.
Patent GB-189810052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grand Pianos.
Inventor: KAPS ERNST EUGEN
Filed: 1898-05-02
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 10,052. Raps, E. E. May 2. Pianofortes.-The lid of a grand piano, with the exception of the hinged front part, which folds backwards, is made so as to act as a sounding- board. It is constructed of thin wood g the grain of which runs across the ribs h, which are cut down at the ends in the usual way, and it is strengthened by a framing h<1> round its edge on the underside.
Patent GB-189813316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Telephone Installations.
Inventor: LARA JOAQUIN LLORENTE
Filed: 1898-06-14
Granted: 1899-06-14
Abstract: 13,316. Lara, J. L. June 14. Switches for use in telephone systems are arranged with bridges d, d<1> against the underside of which bear springs 2, 2<1>. Springs 3, 3<1> arranged over the bridges have contact-points on their under surfaces and also insulating-projections for acting on the springs 2, 2<1>.
Patent GB-189814908-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bed-sheet for Army and other Uses.
Inventor: CHIANTORE PILADE
Filed: 1898-07-06
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 14,908. Chiantore, P. July 6. Drawings to Specification. Sheets for army and other uses are made slightly larger than the mattress, paillasse, or bed, and are provided at the angles and about the middle of the longer sides with laces, straps, or the like to engage with loops or eyes provided in corresponding positions on the mattress &c.
Patent GB-189816273-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Knitted Undervest.
Inventor: APPLETON ROBERT METCALF
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 16,273. Appleton, R. M. July 26. Drawings to Specification. Under-vests.-Relates to shaped vests which are usually made with loose or open stitch knitting at the whole of the front and back of the garment, and consists in knitting the shoulder part of a close stitch while the base part is knitted with an open stitch as heretofore.
Patent GB-189817415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for and in the Method of Making Caustic Alkali and Sodium.
Inventor: GRAHAM JOHN CAMERON
Filed: 1898-08-12
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 17,415. Graham, J. C. Aug. 12. Chlorine.-In the preparation electrolytically of sodium amalgam, which may be afterwards employed by known methods either to obtain caustic soda or metallic sodium, the electrolyte, consisting of brine rendered conductive by the addition of sodium sulphate or other salt, is rapidly circulated, as described in Specification No. 8410, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Electrolysis &c.], entering at G and passing along the shallow trough between the carbon anode C, forming the roof of the cell, and the moving mercury cathode flowing along the slightly-inclined metallic bed D in the opposite direction. The spent electrolyte and the chlorine pass away together through the outlet J. The chlorine is collected, and the brine is re-saturated and returned to the inlet G. Mercury is charged into the cell through the tube E, and the amalgam flows away at F. Several such troughs may be arranged above one another or side by side, so that the electrolyte may pass through several in succession.
Patent GB-189905357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Frames for Spinning and Doubling Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: ASHWORTH THOMAS
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 5357. Ashworth, T., and Gaunt, J. S. March 11. Anti-ballooning arrangements for spinning and doubling frames. To the upper part of the U-shaped shield a applied to each spindle is secured a split ring b. The ring may be formed from the material of the shield. The shields are mounted on a bar or shaft which may be turned through a suitable angle to facilitate doffing &c.
Patent GB-189907571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Blowers or Exhausters.
Inventor: GREEN THOMAS WILBRAHAM
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 7571. Green, T. W. April 11. Roots'-blower and annular-chamber types.-In a blower or exhauster having an impeller B geared externally by wheels E<1> to two cut-offs D, D<1> shaped as shown, air from the inlet B' passes through a triangular chamber b<2>, passages a<3> and F, and spiral or other intake ports C into the casing A, from which it is driven through similar discharge ports C', passages F<1> and a<4>, and a chamber b<3> to the discharge B<2>. The impeller B has wings a, a', spiral webs c, and extension b, b<1>.
Patent GB-189921612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skirt or other Dress Bindings and in the Manner of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: FISH LEVI
Filed: 1899-10-30
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 21,612. Fish, L. Oct. 30. Fringed fabrics for skirt or other dress bindings are woven as double fabrics, somewhat in the manner described in Specification No. 14,834, A.D. 1897. In this case the plain or other ground stripes a, b alternate with stripes formed of long tufts of floated weft c, d over empty dents, and the binding weft threads e, f are inserted in the manner shown. When the wefts are cut at g, k respectively, the two fabrics can be drawn apart, forming a number of strips with a fringe at each side. The strips are folded along the middle, and fastened in that position, forming a tufted or fringed edging or binding with a fast edge.
Patent GB-190007114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycles for Conveying Passengers.
Inventor: ANDERSON JAMES CALDWELL
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-04-17
Abstract: 7114. Anderson, J. C. April 17. Passengers, for conveying; tamdems; seats; supports; b r a k e s ; convertibles ; bicycles; quadricycles; multicycles.- Relates to cycles for conveying passengers, the frames of which are made in detachable sections. Fig. 6 shows the invention applied to a quadricycle in four sections A, B, C, D. The frame is of the form shown, the sections A, B and C, D being connected by double hinged couplings M, while the sections B, C are connected by a vertical head 15, 16, 17. Seats S for one or two riders, mounted on the frames 3, 4, are provided for passengers, and saddles J for drivers, who actuate the driving-wheels O. flandle-bars K are arranged as shown, and footboards U and mud guards W are fitted to the seats S &c. A foot brake 25 is fitted to the front wheel, and is actuated by a rocking foot-bar through a slotted arm. Supports 20 are fitted to the sides of one or both the seats S. These supports may be swung down on their pivots, so as to support the cycle. The quadricycle may be converted into two tandems by separating the sections B, C. Tandem bicycles may be similarly constructed, but in this case the frames 15, 17, &c. are dispensed with. More than four sections may be coupled together.
Patent GB-190008232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotive Frames.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1900-05-03
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 8232. Lorrain, J. G., [Galbraith, R. M.]. May 3. Locomotives.-Relates to the construction of locomotive frames, and consists in making the main portion a, b of a homogeneous cast-metal body, preferably cast steel of I-section throughout, the web portion being omitted at various parts for the purpose of lightening it, and in making the remainder of the frame i, j of separate pieces, preferably cast, and bolted and keyed to the main portion. This construction enables the frame to be readily shaped for the reception of the firebox end of the boiler, and so as to provide abutments and lugs integrally with the frame. The separate pieces also include a shelf at the front end for the buffer beam.
Patent GB-190012448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Coin-freed Mechanism for Displaying Stereoscopic Views and the like.
Inventor: COOP ALFRED
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 12,448. Coop, A. July 10. Stereoscopes. - The pictures, as shown, are mounted in frames projecting at right-angles from laths hinged together to form an endless band which hangs on a square shaft. As the shaft is turned, each picture comes to view through an eyepiece C, and arms X on the shaft lift the crosshead b of a dash-pot Z into contact with a fixed strip d, so that the circuit of an electric light e is completed. A maltese cross on the square shaft is locked during three-quarters of a revolution of a parallel shaft with a handle, by means of a disc thereon, and is driven during the remaining quarter of the revolution by a crank-pin. A pawl M engaging a ratchet prevents reversal. The coin dropped into a pan f at one end of a balance g tilts it so that a notch in it is disengaged from a cam on the driving-shaft. A pin T on a wheel S catches the tail h of the pan and upsets it.
Patent GB-190013944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Picking Devices for Mechanical Looms
Inventor: HIEBEL JOSEF
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 13,944. Hiebel, J. Aug. 3. Loom picking- motions; picking- sticks.-Relates to means for preventing fracture of the picking - mechanism when the shuttle box takes a false position. The picking-arm k is secured within a socket o connected to a sliding-pin q, which rests in a slot z formed in a guide-rod p. A slide u connected to the shuttle box, is formed with a series of apertures x, and the distance between two adjacent apertures is equal to that between two adjacent compartments of the box. When the box is not in its correct position, the pin q lies opposite one of the apertures x, and is free to pass through so as to avoid fracture of the picking-mechanism ; at other times, the pin q rests firmly against one of the bars y, between the apertures. The picking-arm k is connected by a link i to a lever f, which is actuated by means of a sector d, engaging with a pawl or trip g carried by the lever f; the lever f is connected to a bell-crank lever actuated by a cam..
Patent GB-190016569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Petroleum and like Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: PINKNEY CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 16,569. Pinkney, C. W. Sept. 18. Gas or explosive-vapour engines. Carburetting.- Oil is fed to a chamber E by a float valve which keeps it at a certain level below the top of the partition U. Hence it is baled into the chamber F by a spoon M operated by a lever P and link R. The oil flows through a pipe I<1>, and is admitted through a valve W to a chamber J<1>, where it mixes with a small quantity of air, and thence through a valve A<1> or among baffles to a chamber L' where it meets the main air supply. In large engines a mixing-chamber is formed on the cylinder side of the admission valve. Governing.-In governors of the type described in Specification No. 17,755, A.D. 1893, in which a larger charge is admitted after an explosion has been missed, the tappet A<2>, when the speed is excessive, rises above the shoulder C<2> and engages the notch X' in the lever S', causing it to raise a slide T' into the path of the tappet and make it give the valves a larger lift when the speed falls. If two explosions are missed, the tappet engages in succession the notches X<1> and Y<1>, causing the lever S' to bring a thicker part of the slide T' into action.
Patent GB-190016584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slug Knives and Two Line Letter Knives for Linotype Machines.
Inventor: PENDLEBURY HARRY
Filed: 1900-09-13
Granted: 1901-09-18
Abstract: 16,584. Pendlebury, H. Sept. 18. Linotype machines.-Relates to improvements in the trimming-knives of linotype machines, and d consists in mounting one or both of them so as to be laterally adjustable. They can thus be separated, either for trimming linotypes of greater thickness, or for allowing a linotype bearing overhanging or two-line letters to pass. Fig. 2 is a front elevation of the knives, and Fig. 3 a plan. The knife H is in this case fixed, and the knife A is movable by means of a handle F and cam e. The cam serves to lift the knife-blade, and the diagonal guides b cause it to separate from the knife H in so doing. An index J on the stem of the handle F moves over a vertical scale-plate G which indicates the fount.
Patent GB-190022273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electrical Plug Resistance Boxes and like Apparatus and to Switches therefor
Inventor: GAMBRELL CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 22,273. Gambrell, C. T., and Gambrell, T. E. Dec. 7. Resistances. - Resistance boxes having plug contacts are provided with a cover or casing entirely to enclose the contacts, and the plugs are held out of contact by springs. In the form shown, contact-blocks B are mounted on a base A, and the resistances C fitted below. The plugs L pass through holes in a cover F, and are fitted with springs I.
Patent GB-190100379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and their Fittings.
Inventor: PARKES SAMUEL ROWLAND
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 379. Parkes, S. R. Jan. 7. Locks; key; latches.-Relates to "lift up" locks or latches and fittings therefor, and consists in arranging the latches and staples so that they may be applied to right and left hand doors. The catch bolt B, which is pivoted at b', has both sides b<2> of its nose, which strikes against the staple D, rounded or bevelled, so that the lock may be reversed. The staple D is formed with bevelled strikers d<1>, d<2> and recesses d<4>, for receiving the bolt B, both above and below the socket d<3> into which the locking-bolt E is shot. The staple is secured to the door frame by screws passing through extensions d<5> of the staple. The socket d<3>, or both the socket and the strikers, may be boxed in, and the fastening-screws arranged to pass through ears at the side of the staple. The lock may be arranged with the catch bolt at the bottom, in which case the positions of the strikers and recesses are reversed.
Patent GB-190108692-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening for Boots Gaiters Gloves and other Articles of Apparel
Inventor: CHURCH ELKANAH
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 8692. Church, E. April 27. Catch and hook fastenings.-Relates to fastenings for gloves, boots, gaiters, and other articles of apparel. A two-part case attached to one edge of the garment is formed with a spring slide B, through which and also through one or both faces of the case is a series of openings. A hook D, secured by sewing &c., is placed on the other edge of the garment, and can engage with the slide B through any of the openings.
Patent GB-190117573-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Slicing or Cutting Kidney Beans and like Vegetables.
Inventor: REDDING RICHARD JAMES
Filed: 1901-09-02
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 17,573. Redding, R. J. Sept. 2. Beans &c., slicing. -Kidney and French beans and like vegetables are divided into strips or slices by passing them through a frame B, Fig. 1, provided with knives or blades A, Fig. 5, arranged in conical or pyramidal form and so that the blades clear each other. The frame B is provided with a hook H for attachment to a bracket C secured to a table &c. D.
Patent GB-190122076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Process of making Non-shrinkable, Porous, Foraminous Textile-fabrics.
Inventor: SCHMITZ WALTHER
Filed: 1901-11-01
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 22,076. Schmitz, W. Nov. 1. Compound processes.-Non-shrinkable and porous fabrics are produced by weaving threads composed of animal fibres with threads composed of vegetable fibres, then fulling the fabric thus produced to shrink the threads composed of animal fibres, and afterwards carbonizing to remove the threads composed of vegetable fibres.
Patent GB-190202338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Felt Hat Ironing Machines.
Inventor: TURNER HENRY HERBERT
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2338. Turner. H. H., Turner, A., and Turner, A. Jan. 29. Felt hats; ironing.-Relates to felt-hat ironing- machines, and consists in constructing a machine whereby a hat may be automatically ironed from tip to brim, and vice versÔ, and in which, after a predetermined amount of ironing, the iron is thrown back out of contact with the hat and remains stationary. The special feature consists in the manner of attaching and detaching the hatcarrying block 6 to and from a revolving shaft 3, so that the operator has both hands free to handle the hat. Fig. 1 shows a front elevation of the machine, Fig. 2 a plan, and Fig. 4 a detail. On the front end of the shaft 3 is a clutch consisting of jaws 4<x>, and upon the shaft 3 is a grooved collar 5 adapted, by a sliding movement, to contract the jaws 4<x> of the clutch and cause them to grip the boss of the hat block 6. This collar is operated by a bell-crank lever connected to a weighted treadle. The gas-heated iron 9 is mounted upon pivots between the forks 11 of an upright sleeve 12 surrounding a pillar 12<x> which, with its base 13, is mounted upon a lever-like support 14 capable of swivelling in a vertical plane and carried by the upturned forks of a plate 15, this plate being rotated horizontally by one end of a lever 20 the other end of which is attached to a wheel 18 driven from the hat-block shaft. Dependent from the support 14 is a weight 17<x>. As thus arranged, the weight of the iron causes it to fall back from the hat block, but it is held up to its work by bearing down the arm 13x of the base 13 by means of a latch-like projection 29<x> on one end of a lever 29. This lever has a hinged trigger part 31 which, in the rotation of the plate 15, knocks against a fixed abutment 27, whereby the lever 29 is moved and the iron 9 falls back. By employing an abutment the position of which can be varied, the ironing may be continued for a longer period. The gear-wheel 18 has on its underside a projection which, when the iron falls back, releases a lever 24 from a notch in a lever 25, so that a weighted chain 34 pulls the wheel 18 away from the pinion 19 and stops the revolution of the plate 15. By the use of elliptical wheels or a cam, the speed of the iron can be varied, so as to cause it to move quicker over the corners and tip than the sides of the hat. The pressure of the iron on the hat may be varied by engaging a pawl with one or another of a set of notches on a part 13<xx> of the base 13. Two of these machines may be mounted on one table and be driven from a single lay shaft 40.
Patent GB-190206763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Operating Window Blinds, Shutters and the like.
Inventor: LACHENAL HENRI
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 6763. Lachenal, H. March 19. Window blinds.-Relates to means for operating roller blinds and shutters, and has for its object to hold the blind &c. in any position. The roller a has a bevel-wheel c engaging another wheel on a vertical shaft, on the lower end of which is fixed a rectangular frame k. Guided on this frame is another frame m pressed upwards by a spring t, to make projections o engage a projection g on the underside of the case. A pin q on the lower crossbar of the outer frame projects through a hole in the inner frame. A loop s on the operating-shaft u engages the frames. By means of a crank the shaft u is rotated, but pressure must first be put on the crank, to disengage the projections g, o to allow of rotation. When the pressure is relieved, the projections g. o lock and hold the blind in place. In a modification, Figs. 3 and 5, the frames m, k are fitted on the lower end of the operating- shaft 1.
Patent GB-190206917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Carrying the Breechin in Pair Horse and Team Harness; also applicable for Single Harness; also applicable for Collar or Breast Plate Harness.
Inventor: STIRLING ROBERT JOHNSTONE
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 6917. Stirling, R. J. March 21. Breeching.-The breeching-strap A is supported by crossed straps B, C, attached as shown. Where the straps B, C cross they may be sewn together or divided and sewn to a ring. In single harness, the strap B may be attached to the shaft or shafttug, no crupper being required. In double harness no crupper or saddle is required. The strap B may be attached to the trace. The invention is applicable to collar or to breast-plate harness. The Provisional Specification states that, with extra tugs, the breeching may form a combination kicking-strap.
Patent GB-190218690-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cloth Roller for Looms.
Inventor: RAWCLIFFE FRANK
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 18,690. Rawcliffe, F. Aug. 26. Loom cloth beams.- Paper or other light tube E has iron or other hoops C fixed to its ends. Keys D are formed in the hoops by pressing, or may be attached to them so that they fit loosely in a groove B in the cloth roller A. The hoops may be dispensed with, and keys to fit the groove fixed to the tube itself. When a piece of cloth has been wound, the tube E is withdrawn with the cloth from the roller A, and carried away for unwinding, while another tube is slid on, weaving being re-commenced immediately.
Patent GB-190221799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Phonographs Graphophones and similar Sound Recording and Reproducing Instruments
Inventor: JOHNSON ELDRIDGE REEVES
Filed: 1902-10-07
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 21,799. Johnson, E. R., and Dennison, W. N. Oct. 7. Phonographs, graphophones, &c.-Relates to the construction of recording and reproducing mechanism for phonographs, graphophones, and similar machines. In Fig. 1, 1 represents the casing containing the motor, 2 the turntable, and 3 the record. A hollow arm 9 is connected to a hollow trunnion 8, which is pivoted on a resilient pivot 6, and in a bearing 5, in a bracket 4. A disc having an opening therein is secured to the arm 9 over an opening in the arm registering with that in the disc. Arms extend from the disc, on one side to form a guide 12 and on the other side to carry a pivot pin 15 to which is attached an arm 14 carrying a sound-box 16 and stylus of ordinary construction. Stops are provided to limit the movement of the arm 14 in either direction. The amplifying-horn 20 is fixed on a piece of tubing 7 connected to the hollow trunnion 8. The hollow . arm 9 can only move in a direction parallel to the record 3, and forms a means for the transmission of sound from the sound-box 16 to the horn 20.