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Patent GB-189702682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Opening Out or Combing Curled Hair.
Inventor: LAYCOCK WILLIAM SAMUEL
Filed: 1897-02-02
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 2682. Laycock, W. S. Feb. 2. Gill boxes or frames.- Curled hair is opened out or combed by means of a machine resembling a wool gill box. The hair is fed to a pair of rollers C, and is carried by a travelling comb or gill fallers to a pair of delivery rollers C<2>, the comb travelling at about twice the speed of the rollers C and the rollers C<2> at about twice the speed of the comb. Above the comb is a reciprocating dabbing- brush H. The hair is delivered by the rollers C<2> on to an adjustable travelling apron E.
Patent GB-189705050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Ropes and Cords.
Inventor: PARKER JOHN
Filed: 1897-02-25
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 5050. Parker, J. Feb. 25. Preserving and waterproofing ropes and cords.- Ropes and cords are rendered more pliant and durable by being treated with creosote alone or in combination with other materials. Small ropes or cords may be soaked in the creosote, but large ropes are treated under steam or air pressure.
Patent GB-189708319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing the Sinking or Capsizing of Boats, Ships, and like Vessels or Floating Bodies.
Inventor: ALEXANDROFF WARSANOPHY
Filed: 1897-03-31
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 8319. Alexandroff, W., and Coumbary, A. March 31. Capsizing, preventing; stability, increasing.-The compartments of a boat, ship, or the like are provided with flexible bags b connected to an air or gas main c, so that they may be inflated to keep out water from the compartment and prevent the vessel from capsizing or sinking. In modified arrangements, air casings may line the sides of the vessel or bellows-shaped gas containers may be suspended in the compartments.
Patent GB-189709921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Use in Cutting or Sawing Stone and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-04-20
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 9921. Boult, A. J., [Svenska Stensõgeriaktiebolaget]. April 20. Sawing stone &c.-Passages or grooves are made in the saw blades through which sand, grit, and the like, and also bars, rods, or wires of steel &c., are fed to cut the stone. Fig. 1 shows a reciprocating saw blade 1 with channels 3 through which grit is fed by the tubes 5 and wires 4 project. These wires are attached to a crosshead 6, fed downwards in the saw frame 2 by springs or screws &c. The wires may be fed from reels 9, and may project centrally or laterally at the edge of the blade. Fig. 3 shows two forms of bars &c. lying in grooves in the saw 1 ; these bars are dovetailed into a crosshead 6, where they are held by spring pins 12, and the crosshead is fed downwards in the saw frame by screws. Fig. 5 shows a circular saw 1 with radial passages for grit and wires 4. The grit and water are supplied through the hollow spindle, and the wires enter the saw near the boss and are fed by a clamp 19 attached to the spindle and running on friction bearings in a ring 20 drawn forward by a weight &c. Two circular saws 1 are mounted on a carriage 25, as in Fig. 7, so as to make two cuts at an angle.
Patent GB-189711171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Screw Propeller and other similar Shafts.
Inventor: COPELAND CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1897-05-05
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 11,171. Copeland, C. J., and Hepburn, G. May 5. Drawings to Specification. Shafts, propeller, crank, &c. A bar of wrought iron or steel is wound into an open coil, brought to a high temperature, and inserted into a mould when a core of cast steel or other metal is run in.
Patent GB-189712683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dress and other Fastening Devices.
Inventor: SWINGLER WILLIAM HOWARD
Filed: 1897-05-22
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 12,683. Swingler, W.H., and Hooydonck, H. van. May 22. Fastenings, stud and socket. One part of a fastening consists of a plate C, Fig. 5, attached to one part of the article to be fastened, and carrying a central support for two spring catches D<3x>, D<4>; three tongues C<2> are also bent up from the plate. The other part, Fig. 4, consists of a socket F<2>, attached to another part of the article, and perforated so that, when pushed down on the catches D<3x>, D<4x>, these engage within it. The socket F<2> contains a spring-supported hollow button G ; when this is pressed down, its lower part compresses the catches, and disengages them from a socket F<2>, which is then raised above them by pressure of the tongues C<2>. The central support, on which the catches are formed, consists of two tongues between which a plate E is inserted to fix them in an aperture in the plate C. A lower plate C<x> is also secured below the plate C.
Patent GB-189720538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Preparing Metal Plates or Sheets for Coating with Tin and other Metals.
Inventor: LONES JOHN HUNT
Filed: 1897-09-07
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 20,538. Lones, J. H., and Waite, J. Sept. 7. Drawings to Specification. Surfacing and polishing.-Plates are prepared for tinning by passing them between rollers coated with emery or the like and driven at a higher speed than the feed-rollers.
Patent GB-189724831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Exposing, Developing, and similarly Treating Photographic Plates and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 24,831. Boult, A. J., [Rimailho, E.]. Oct. 26. Dark boxes; changeboxes; cameras.-Relates principally to means for developing, fixing, &c. plates and films without a dark room. One form of the apparatus is shown in section in Fig. 1. On the top of a collapsable box G is an inspection opening or lens H, and the bottom of the box consists of a plate of red glass B held in a groove C having zig-zag passages to admit liquid round the edges of the plate, but excluding light. The exposed plate F is dropped through the cock E into the position shown. The developing-solution is poured into an outer dish J and passes into the inner plate receptacle through the zig-zag passages. The progress of the development may be inspected by lifting the plate receptacle out of the bath J and examining the plate through the lens H, a special dish being fitted on to catch the drainage. The plate is transferred from the camera to the receptacle A by transferring it first to an intermediate receptacle, which is then fitted to the opening controlled by the cock E. By means of suitable locking-mechanism the intermediate receptacle cannot be removed till the cock E is closed. After the plate has been developed, another bath with a fixing-solution is substituted for the bath J. In a modified arrangement, a storage or change box is used, into which the exposed plates are first transferred from the dark slide. A plate is then transferred from the storage box to the intermediate receptacle already mentioned, and from thence to the developing-box. The aperture in the storage box for the entrance and exit of the plates is attached to a flexible cover by means of which it can be moved across the top of the box. In another arrangement, a number of plates stand vertically in the developing-bath and can be separately raised to inspect the progress of the development. Fig. 12 shows this arrangement in section. To raise a plate F into the position for inspection, the rod E<4> is pushed down till hooks B<4> pass under the edge of a plate in the bath. The plate F is then pulled up with the rod E<4>. By pulling the rod a little further, the hooks B<4> are automatically disengaged, and the plate drops. The inner vessel B<3> has a sliding top G<3> to enable the inspecting- chamber to be brought over any required plate in the bath. The inner vessel B<3> is contained in an outer vessel A<3> with which it communicates by zig-zag passages F<3>. A transferring-arrangement is described by which the plates are taken singly from a storage box, being at the same time removed from their sheaths, and then transferred to the developing-bath. The developing-box, Fig. 1, may also be used as a camera by using a suitable lens and fitting a dark slide instead of the developing- batb.
Patent GB-189801379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Insulation Conduits, and in the Method of and Apparatus for making same.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1898-01-18
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 1379. Justice, P. M., [Lithosite Manufacturing Co.]. Jan. 18. Drawings to Specification. Cements.-A cement -for coating fibrous materials in the manufacture of conduits for electric conductors consists of a mixture of solutions of magnesium oxide and chloride, ammonium chloride, and a filling-material such as ground slate, graphite, mica, talc, &c.
Patent GB-189807756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blanks or Forms for the Transmission of Money.
Inventor: GROSS BERNARD
Filed: 1898-03-31
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 7756. Gross, B., and Hart, L. A. March 31. Drawings to Specification. Postcards may be combined with forms intended for use in the transmission of money.
Patent GB-189811517-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bearing and Guide for Band or Ribbon Saws.
Inventor: PIENING JACOB LUDWIG
Filed: 1898-05-20
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 11,517. Piening, J. L. May 20. Sawing.-Relates to a guide for band or ribbon saws. The saw g, shown in section, is supported between two flanged discs e' and d' and a roller f. The discs and the roller are mounted en an axis b. The bearings of the axis b are lubricated by tubes c, c' or other suitable device.
Patent GB-189819531-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tray, Box, or Drawer for use on Shelves and like purposes.
Inventor: BENNETT JOSEPH SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-09-14
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 19,531. Bennett, J. S. Sept. 14. Drawers. -The wooden ends a, a<1> have saw gates or grooves cut on three edges. A piece of sheet metal b, having its edges turned up, is bent to form the bottom and sides, and the turned-up edges are engaged with the grooves, and secured by glue or by wedges or pins. A label frame c and handle d are fixed to the front. A hinged or sliding lid may be provided. The lid may slide under the turned-over upper edges of the sides b.
Patent GB-189821321-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Means of Fitting Joined Up Rubber Tyres to Wheels.
Inventor: HOPTON ALFRED
Filed: 1898-10-11
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 21,321. Hopton, A. Oct. 11. Pliers and pincers; spanners and wrenches. -Means for placing a joined-up rubber tyre on a channelshaped wheel rim are described. The tyre is laid in the rim channel b<1> as far as possible by hand, and is temporarily secured by straps e. The part c<x> of the tyre which is not within the channel is then stretched into position by a lever a. The bent end a' of the lever has a notch a<2> adapted to take against the edge of the rim channel, and a jaw a<3> having a plate a' is pivoted at ax to the lever. By forcing the-lever from the position shown in Fig. 3 to that shown in Fig. 4, the part c<x> of the tyre is placed in position in the rim channel. The jaw a<3> may have a sliding or fixed connection with the lever a.
Patent GB-189823524-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction and Arrangement of Brushes to Enable them to be Used as Cases for Containing Toilette Necessaries and the like.
Inventor: TULEWICZ ZYGMUNT
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 23,524. Tulewicz, Z. Nov. 8. Brushes combined with boxes.-The stocks of two brushes a, b, such as a clothes brush and a boot brush, are arranged to slide or hook together so as to form a closed box. The stock of the brush a may be recessed for a comb m, a nail brush n, a tooth brush o, and a box of tooth powder d, and the stock of the brush b may be recessed for a blacking brush p and a box of blacking k.
Patent GB-189824284-A (GB)
Title: Improved Skittle-billiard Table.
Inventor: STAUPE GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 24,284. Staupe, G. Nov. 17. G a m e s imitating skittles and billiards.-A billiard table 1 of the usual shape is arranged with a skittle course along its middle, a place on which to put the balls being marked at one end of the course, and various places for the skittles at the other end. The ball is struck in the ordinary way by a cue, and, after knocking over the skittles, falls through a slot at the end of the table and runs back again to the player through an obliquely-formed groove below the billiard table. The table may also be altered to suit the requirements of other games.
Patent GB-189902722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Netting Racks and Sponge Nets for Ships' Cabins.
Inventor: ROWAN JOHN
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 2722. Rowan, J. Feb. 7. Sponge and like holders.-A frame composed of tierods A and end pieces B is pivoted to the bracket C. Holes are drilled in the flanged portions of the parts A, B for the cord F to pass through.
Patent GB-189906684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carbons for Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: BACON DANIEL
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 6684. Bacon, D. March 28. Arc lamps, carbons for. A carbon is made with a longitudinal groove of such depth as to reach to the edge of the arc or crater, but not within it. Two forms are shown in end views. The object is to allow exit of light.
Patent GB-189907625-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction or Arrangement of Apparatus for Filtering Beers and other Liquids.
Inventor: WICKHAM DENNIS
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-04-11
Abstract: 7625. Wickham, D. April 11. Pressure filters ; filtering beverages.-A filter for beer &c. consists of a casing having a space S between its outer wall and an inner partition H. The filtering-medium is supported on trays J, and joint is made between the trays J and partition H by means of triangular section rings K between which and the partition H the filtering-material is wedged by pressure applied by the bolt Q, and which also keep the filtering-material together. Instead of the rings K, rings L of the section shown may be used.
Patent GB-189910162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: DOUGLAS THOMAS
Filed: 1899-05-13
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 10,162. Douglas, T. May 13. Steam cooking-apparatus, particularly designed for cooking large quantities of hams. A cooking- chamber a, having a removable door b, is heated by steam pipes e arranged. along the sides and top and discharging into the vessel through perforations. The hams are supported in tiers in a cage f adapted to run on rails into and out of the cooking- chamber. In a modified arrangement, the door is in the top of the chamber, and the cage is lowered or raised by an overhead crane.
Patent GB-189911419-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Discharging Minerals from Exhaust Upcast Shafts of Mines.
Inventor: BENTROP WILHELM
Filed: 1899-06-01
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 11,419. Bentrop, W. June 1. Shafts. - Relates to means for discharging minerals from exhaust upcast shafts. The top of the shaft A and the landing D are cased in, and the cages are discharged within the enclosed exhausted space, from which the mineral is removed through some form of air-locking arrangement. As shown in Fig. 1, the mineral may be withdrawn through a chamber G or G' by a conveyer, the chamber being filled with water, or the water being omitted if the mineral is fine enough to prevent much air leakage. Or, as shown in Fig. 2, the mineral may be passed through hoppers provided with alternately-opened air doors H, H', or a screw or belt conveyer and air door L may be used.
Patent GB-189915021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rivetting Tools.
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTBEE
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 15,021. Brooks, J. B., and Holt, J. July 21. Riveting. - The riveting-punch b slides within a holder c, which is screwed as shown to the power or other press; the operative end b<1> of the punch slides within a sleeve a<1>, the upper part a of which encloses the holder c. The sleeve, which is adapted to press down the material to be riveted, such as leather, around the rivet, is actuated by a spring g, and is arrested in its extreme positions by screws or stops c<3>. The punch is provided with a finger lift b<5>, by which it is slid to permit the insertion of the work, and to ascertain whether the rivet is in the exact position for being operated upon. When riveting metal articles, the sleeve a' is dispensed with.
Patent GB-189922482-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spring Clip for Suspending Umbrellas, Walking-sticks, and the like.
Inventor: ROOYEN EDWARD SAMSON VAN
Filed: 1899-11-10
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,482. Rooyen, E. S. van, and Lewy, J. S., [trading as Van Rooyen, Lewy, & Co.]. Nov. 10. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel. -Umbrellas, walking-sticks, and the like are suspended from the person by means of a device, such as that shown in Fig. 5, consisting of suitably - lined pivoted spring arms A, B to grip the article, and provided with a hook G for engagement in a buttonhole &c.
Patent GB-190005700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Earth Closets.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 5700. Adams, M. J. March 27. Dry closets.-The casing A, preferably made of sheet iron, is made to serve also as the receptacle. The earthbox, mounted behind and beneath the seat, is operated by a handle E.
Patent GB-190006454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Transfer of Animal Feathers, Hair, Bristles and the like to Artificial Backings.
Inventor: GOMESS ALFRED FRANCIS BILDERBE
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 6454. Gomess, A. F. B. April 6. Feathers.-Relates to improvements in the process described in Specification No. 18,631, A.D. 1888, [Abridgment Class Leather], for transferring animal feathers, hair, bristles, &c. to artificial backings. The skins are first subjected to the ordinary cleaning process with weak solutions of alkaline carbonates or bicarbonates, and are afterwards rinsed and passed between rollers. The skin is then tacked to a board, and the feathered-covered side is coated with a creamy mixture of sodium sulphate liquefied by heat, together with effloresced sodium sulphate, the temperature varying from 98' to 110‹ F. If the skin consists of an undergrowth, and it is desirable to avoid removing this, the skin is first served with sodium sulphate liquefied by heat at the minimum temperature, and after this has set about four-fifths of it is removed by brushing with sodium sulphate liquefied at a higher temperature. To the surface thus exposed, the creamy mixture described above is applied. After the composition has set, the skin is removed, and the feathers transferred in the manner described in the Specification quoted above.
Patent GB-190017922-A (GB)
Title: An Improvements in Flexible High Pressure Pipes.
Inventor: MCTIGHE THOMAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 17,922. McTighe, T. J. Oct. 9. Hose and other flexible pipes.-Flexible pipes for sustaining high pressures and for use with hydraulic presses, punches, riveters, or compressed-air and steam apparatus, or for the conveyance of liquefied gases, are made by bunching or twisting together small tubes B of copper, steel, or other metal or material, and connecting these tubes by expanding and soldering or brazing with a coupling or end piece C. A protective covering or sheath A of rubber, hemp, or suitable material may be employed. For greater flexibility the pipe may have a core of hemp.
Patent GB-190022555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Measuring Standards for Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: ARNOLD EDWIN ROSS
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 22,555. Arnold, E. R. Dec. 11. Measures of length.-In measures for horses and other animals in which the height measurement is computed from the ground to the top of the animal's shoulder, the horizontal arm 4 is accurately traversed upon the graduated vertical standard 1 with ease and certainty, and without risk of the arm slipping accidentally, by means either of a pinion mounted in the sliding sleeve 5, Fig. 1, and engaging with a rack 3 fixed on the standard, or by a screw 14, Fig. 6, driven by bevel gearing 15, 16, and actuating a nut 17 attached to the sleeve 5. The slipping of the arm upon the standard is prevented by the use of a spring 9 and a felt-lined bearing-piece 1.0.
Patent GB-190105369-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Box Staple
Inventor: GOODWIN EDMUND JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 5369. Goodwin, E. J. March 14. Latches; striking-plates. -In place of the usual striking - plate, a b o x staple C is provided with a spindle B mounted so as to rotate and thereby allow the catch of a lock to pass into the staple with very slight pressure.
Patent GB-190108025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stencil Sheets for Duplicating Machines.
Inventor: KLABER AUGUSTUS DAVID
Filed: 1901-04-18
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 8025. Klaber, A. D. April 18. Drawings to Specification. Copying documents &c.-The stencil sheet is provided with one or more points, lines, or other marks, adapted to register with corresponding lines &c. on, or parts of, the stencil carrier of the machine, so that the stencil sheet may be placed in proper position.
Patent GB-190108252-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Packing for Stuffing Boxes or Glands and the like.
Inventor: RENSHAW WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1901-04-22
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 8252. Renshaw, W. R. April 22. Stuffing-boxes; pistons.- Relates to packing for the ends of tubes for condensers, coolers, heaters, and the like, also applicable to stuffing-boxes or glands and to pistons generally. The packing is composed of thin metallic rings A, curved in crosssection and placed together in pairs with their convex faces in contact. Fig. 1 shows the application to a piston, and Fig. 2 to a stuffing-box. This packing is especially suitable for piston valves, as the rings are not split.
Patent GB-190120836-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pocket Knife.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-17
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 20,836. Johnson, G. W., [Carley, H. S.]. Oct. 17. Penknife holders; pencil holders.-A blade D and sometimes a nail file S is rigidly attached to a pencil holder A. The pencil when in the holder acts as a guard for the edge of the blade. The blade and file may be riveted to ears e, or may be attached by a clip n, or both pencil holder and blade may be made from one blank, Fig. 8. The clip may be integral with the holder, or may be soldered on it.
Patent GB-190121742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail Joints.
Inventor: MEAD CHARLES BIRDELL
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 21,742. Mead, C. B. Oct. 29. Rail joints; chairs. - The fisbplates 3 are made in one with the half-chair sections 4, and the two parts are connected by a spring hinge 5. Fish-bolts are dispensed with, but the appliance is spiked to the sleepers.
Patent GB-190123046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electromagnetic Cut-outs
Inventor: JOSEPH EDWARD LIONEL
Filed: 1901-11-14
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 23,046. Joseph, E. L., and Gardner, G. Nov. 14. Cut-outs; switches.-Spring plungers for forcing out the contact-arm, when released, are fitted in the shanks of the fixed contacts. Figs. 1 and 2 show a construction of a minimum cut-out. The bridging contact-arm 1 is, when closed, held in the spring contacts 2, 3 against the pressure of spring plungers 15 by a catch 5 engaging a pivoted catch lever 4. A plunger 15 may be fitted in each shank. The lever 4 is moved by a lever 16 controlled by an electromagnet 9. The arrangement of spring plungers may be used with maximum cut-outs, reversing cut-outs, &c., the catches being controlled by a suitable arrangement of electromagnet or electromagnets. At 18 is a spring clip for receiving the arm when it falls.