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Patent GB-189810602-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combined Tobacco Pipe, Cigar Holder, and Cigarette Holder.
Inventor: LACKENBY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-09
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 10,602. Lackenby, W. H. May 9. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.- Relates to a combined tobacco pipe and cigar and cigarette holders. The bowl part of the stem is formed with a conical or dome-like projection a' ending in a screw a<2>, adapted to fit a recess b<1> and screw b<2> formed in the part b of the stem. A similar projection and screw b<3>, b<4> on the part b fits the recess c<1> and screw c<2> in the mouthpiece c. The recess b<1> and c<1> are adapted to fit a cigar and cigarette respectively.
Patent GB-189814273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: POWERS EDWARD EVERETT
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 14,273. Powers, E. E. Dec. 8, A.D. 1897, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Pneumatic wheels; felloes or rims.-The wheel, shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 2, comprises an inner rim G fixed by cheeks F to the hub E, and an outer rim H connected by spokes to the ordinary rim and tyre D. Between the two rims G, H lies an inflatable tube B having projections b which take between the outwardly - turned ends l of segments L adapted to rotate with the outer rim H. The segments have projections l<1> which are connected to the rim G by means of chains M or linkwork, so that the two parts of the wheel rotate together. Lateral oscillation is prevented by providing the rim H with plates J, which bear against the cheeks F, balls K being interposed. The tightness between the plates J, balls K, and cheeks F is adjustable by means of inclined surfaces on the plates, and the plates have holes j to allow of radial motion.
Patent GB-189817574-A (GB)
Title: Improved Chimney-holding Rings for Lamps.
Inventor: FRAENKEL HUGO
Filed: 1898-08-15
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 17,574. Fraenkel, H. Aug. 15. Chimney holders.-In incandescent gas and other lamps the vertical part a of the chimney holder or gallery is divided and hinged to the undivided baseplate b to prevent the shaking and consequent injury of the mantle which takes place when removing or replacing the chimney on holders of the ordinary undivided type. The divided parts of the holder may be actuated by a spring.
Patent GB-189819183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Arrangement of Ships' Propellers.
Inventor: QUELLMANN GEORG
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 19,183. Quellmann, G. Sept. 9. Driving-gear for screw propellers; screw propellers ; shafts.-The screw propeller has preferably eight blades, and is mounted on a countershaft driven from the lineshafting by chain or other gear. In Fig. 1, the lineshafting is above the water level, and drives the propeller by chain gearing. It may, however, be placed below the propeller, and, if desired, the speed of the screw can be increased by introducing a second countershaft.
Patent GB-189819462-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Clothes Prop.
Inventor: LUCAS THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-09-13
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 19,462. Lucas, T. W., and Webb, H. Sept. 13. Drawings to Specification. Advertising.-Advertisements may be marked upon the sides of a clothes prop which consists of two flat strips of wood or other suitable material pivoted together near the top whereby the height of the prop is readily adjusted.
Patent GB-189821038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: MCCONECHY JAMES
Filed: 1898-10-06
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 21,038. McConechy, J. Oct. 6. Velocipede lamps. - A generator suitable for acetylene cycle lamps consists of a cylindrical vessel A<1> having a central division F in which is an opening C' through which water, after the carbide in one compartment has been decomposed, can overflow to fresh carbide in the other.
Patent GB-189822142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Blind Shutters for Photographic Purposes.
Inventor: MCKELLEN SAMUEL DUNSEITH
Filed: 1898-10-21
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 22,142. McKellen, S. D., and McKellen, J. D. Oct. 21. Shutters.-Relates to a device for giving time exposures in roller-blind shutters, and to a method of fixing the shutters behind the lens. In shutters such as the Thornton-Pickard, there is, on the end of one roller spindle, a disc a, Fig. 3, on which there are two studs a', a<2> and a hooked stop a<3>. A stop b<2> on the detent lever b engages with the stop a<2> when the shutter is set ready for exposure, and with the stop a<1> when the lens is left open for focussing &c. For time exposures, the lever b is set nearer the axis of the roller, as in Fig. 4, so that, when the shutter is released, the projection b<2> catches on the hooked stop a<3> and is held there till the pressure on the pneumatic ball is released, and the projection b<2> allowed to pass under the hook. The improvement in the present invention is to add an additional stop a' behind the hooked stop, to catch the projection b<2> and hold the shutter open, even if the pressure on the air ball is released. For this method of working the shutter, the lever b has to be set still nearer to the axis of the roller, as shown in Fig. 5. The shutter is fixed behind the lens by a bayonet-joint arrangement.
Patent GB-189822498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miners' Coal Boxes.
Inventor: JAMES THOMAS LLEWELLYN
Filed: 1898-10-26
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 22,498. James, T. L. Oct. 26. Coal scuttles. - Relates to miners' coal boxes for carrying coal. The metal plate forming the back is turned over inside and riveted. The sides are bridged in under the handles, to give room for and to guard the fingers.
Patent GB-189822633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Refrigerating Machines.
Inventor: HESKETH EVERARD
Filed: 1898-10-27
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 22,633. Kesketh, E., and Marcet, A. Oct. 27. Refrigerating.-Relates to the outlet valves of the air-expansion cylinders of refrigerating-machines. Grooves are made in the valve or in its seat, or in both, as shown at c, c*, and d. Snow collects in these grooves, and acts as packing to prevent the passage of unexpanded air.
Patent GB-189824287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packings for Pistons or the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR ROBERT HEATON
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 24,287. Taylor, R. H. Nov. 17. Pistons.-A spring ring A of angular cross-section is placed between two packing-rings C held between the piston flange and junk-ring in the usual manner. The packing-rings are thereby pressed both against the cylinder surface and the faces of the piston flange and junk-ring. One end of the spring ring may be made with a lip or equivalent to fit into the other end, and has lugs to carry a tightening-bolt B and easing spring whereby the pressure on the packing may be regulated. Each packing-ring has a strengthening-rib C<1>, which may be scalloped to lighten it.
Patent GB-189825836-A (GB)
Title: Improved Chain Adjusting Device for Cycles.
Inventor: GANSWINDT HERMANN
Filed: 1898-12-07
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 25,836. Ganswindt, H. Dec. 7. Chains, adjusting tension of.-The rear wheel fork a is hinged at the head end to the diagonal tube, and on the lower ends of the fork members pins or tubes d are secured which form lugs e to carry the rear wheel axle. Each of the lugs e is bored at h to receive a screw pin j carried by the bottom stay i and secured in place by the nuts k, k<1>. By means of these nuts the rear fork can be moved so as to adjust the chain and afterwards look it in position.
Patent GB-189910759-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Releasing Horses from Vehicles.
Inventor: PEIRCE JOHN TICHNOR
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,759. Peirce, J. T. May 23. Runaway or fallen horses, releasing.-When the arm F<2> is drawn back, the shaft G rocks and withdraws the front ends of the levers F from, and releases the ends E<2> of, the hooks E, allowing the traces to be drawn from the parts E'. The hooks E are pivoted between plates C, D carried by ferrules B of the whipple-tree A. One of the levers F has stops F<3>, F<4>, and is normally locked by the spring H.
Patent GB-189918696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches for use in Cycles and Analogous Vehicles.
Inventor: SIDWELL WALTER JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-16
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 18,696. Sidwell, W. J. Sept. 16. Motor road vehicles.-Free wheel and foot-brake arrangements for motor vehicles are constructed with one or more springs d resting in one or more grooves c in the notched ring a so as to force the rollers f or other engaging portions into contact with the inner surface of the ring b. The spring may be a sleeve ring strip, with overlapping ends, or coiled wire or other equivalent arrangement.
Patent GB-189918939-A (GB)
Title: Lampwick Guide or Guides to enable an Operator with Ordinary Scissors to Cut Lampwicks Insuring and Even Light and without Soiling the Hands.
Inventor: STEVENS CHARLES
Filed: 1899-09-20
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,939. Stevens, C. Sept. 20. Wick trimmers.- Relates to a guide by the use of which wicks may be cut to the proper curve with ordinary scissors without soiling the hands. The guide consists of two spring jaws d, pivoted together at e, and having their edges a, b curved to suit different burners. One of the jaws is formed with a stop c, which ensures the guide being correctly placed in position upon the wick.
Patent GB-189924711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gymnastic, Massage or like apparatus.
Inventor: GOERANSSON ERNST FREDRIK
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 24,711. G÷ransson, E. F. Dec. 12. Gymnastic and exercising apparatus.-A rod, consisting of a part L<1> inserted in a lower part L and secured by a set-screw, is rapidly reciprocated for gymnastic and like purposes, from connecting-rods H and the shaft B, which is provided with a belt pulley U and flywheel C<1>. The rods H are jointed by pins I to a plate K secured to the part L. The rod L, L' is guided in a socket M forming part of the frame A, and by a pin 0 attached to an arm P rotatably mounted on the frame A and secured by a set-screw. To treat the legs, the patient sits in a chair, and places his calves on a padded wooden plate K<1>, secured by a thumb-nut X to the plate K. When the arm P is turned to one side, and the part L' removed, the patient can grasp handles Z and sit on a cushion Y on the plate K', to receive a so-called saddlesitting vibration. To treat the back and body, the patient lies across padded benches or stools B', B<2>, placed at the sides of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190001918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus Applicable for Superheating Steam, Heating or Evaporating Feed Water for Boilers and the like.
Inventor: BORROWMAN WILLIAM CAMERON
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1918. Borrowman, W. C., Edmiston, J. B., and Wallace, W. C. Jan. 30. Screw unions.-Relates to tubular apparatus for superheating steam and heating and evaporating feedwater and the like. Figs. 7 to 10 show special forms of connections between the tubes A and the headers C. As shown in Fig. 7, the tubes are entered into plain sockets and secured by hollowended screws H passing through the header. Fig. 8 shows a flange g, with a sharp seating - edge, screwed into the tube end and held in place by a union nut F. As shown in Fig. 9, a coned nipple L is inserted in the socket, and the flared end of the tube is pressed over it by the union nut F. Fig. 10 shows a similar arrangement without the nipple, the flared end of the tube being pressed against the bottom of the socket. Lock nuts may be fitted to the union nut F. The Provisional Specification describes additional forms of joint. Thus the union nuts may screw on the tubes as well as into the sockets, the threads being of different pitch, so that the tube ends are pressed against the bottom of the socket by the screwing down of the nuts.
Patent GB-190004948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Lamps for Burning Oil or Spirit.
Inventor: PIGEON EUGENE
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 4948. Pigeon, E. Jan. 9, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Wick - raising apparatus. - The adjustment of the wick is effected by the engagement of a nut i, which can only rotate between the parts j, k of the burner, with a rack or screw-thread g on the wick-carrier f, which is prevented, either by its special shape or by a feather, from rotating. Thus the rotary movement of the nut i is converted into a vertical movement of the carrier f within the wick-tube h. The lower end of the wick d is enclosed within a basket or casing e, around which the absorbent packing b of the reservoir a is arranged.
Patent GB-190009060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electromagnetic Brake-shoes for Railway and Tramway Vehicles
Inventor: NEWELL FRANK CLARENCE
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 9060. Newell, F. C. May 16. Brakes, blocks for. Fig. 1 shows an electromagnetic brake block for rails which may be adapted for wheels. Plates, which may be of varying thickness, are bolted or riveted together to form a core 1 which is slotted to receive the wearplates 4. On one side of the body is attached a bronze or other non-magnetic bracket 11, to which an arm may be secured for connecting the device with a similar one on the other side of the car. The core 1 has a uniform cross-section throughout its length.
Patent GB-190010255-A (GB)
Title: Gas Heating Stove.
Inventor: EDGEWORTH THOMAS FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 10,255. Edgeworth, T. F. June 5. Gas stoves.-An atmospheric burner a, provided with gas by the pipe b, is surmounted by a tube or cylinder e, made of metal or of fireproof material, and of a diameter almost the same as that of the flame. Above the tube is a baffle-plate d. The tube e becomes very hot and radiates heat, and the flame is lengthened by its use. The baffle-plate spreads out the flame. The arrangement is fitted within a stove casing f. The Provisional Specification states that a disc of metal gauze, preferably of nickel, is introduced in the bunsen burner about one inch from the top, to prevent lighting-back.
Patent GB-190014841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means and Apparatus for Telegraphing and Controlling Various Mechanisms from a Distance Without Wire or other like Connections.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JAMES TARBOTTON
Filed: 1900-08-18
Granted: 1901-09-18
Abstract: 14,841. Armstrong, J. T., and Orling, A. Aug. 18. Wireless telegraphy; radiations, electromagnetic, controlling and actuating apparatus by.-Relates to arrangements for telegraphing or controlling apparatus such as torpedoes at a distance by means of electromagnetic radiations. Any suitable transmitter maybe employed, but preferably, as stated in the Provisional Specification, that described in Specification No. 19,640, A.D. 1899. The coherer b is arranged with a local circuit a including a battery d, relay c<x>, and brushes g, f of a rotating contactmaker e. A second circuit ax with battery d<x> includes the contacts k, magnet l, and brushes f<x>, g. The armature m of the magnet l acts as a detent for the stop-wheel n on the motor-driven shaft o. The contacts are normally closed by the brushes and cylinder e, but, as soon as the motor starts, these contacts are broken, and, while broken, the coherer is decohered by a tapper operated by studs on the face of the wheel n. The motor may directly operate the required mechanism, such as the rudder of a torpedo, by means of a connecting- rod, or the apparatus may be operated by a servomotor or by auxiliary power as described in Specification No. 10,115, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Ammunition &c.]. The servomotor may be operated by a rod controlling the supply valve, or by electric switches ; in this case, a rotating arm may make one or other of a number of contacts, or may press down a switch lever. In another form, the connecting - lever operates a multiple-contact switch. The switches are described as arranged with resistances in circuit, so that the circuit is never really broken. A special form of switch is described, in which the contacts are mounted in a vessel containing a resistance liquid. The switch lever is operated by hand or by an electromagnet, and is provided with a balance weight.
Patent GB-190016186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: DORE WILLIAM WALTER
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 16,186. Dore, W. W. Sept 11. Stoppers; sealing bottles.-The neck d of the bottle is closed by an ordinary cork, and the mouth is closed by a stopper a, which is secured by spring bolts b engaging in a recess in the neck, so that it cannot be withdrawn without breaking the bolts, and thus leaving an indication that the closure has been tampered with. To open the bottle, the neck is broken at the perforations e and the cork withdrawn.
Patent GB-190020544-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Apparatus for the Separation of Paramagnetic and Diamagnetic Materials.
Inventor: GATES ELMER
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 20,544. Gates, E. Nov. 14. Magnetic separators.-Relates to apparatus for use in separating paramagnetic and diamagnetic materials, such as magnetic sands from gold, copper, or the like, or iron ore from its associated gangue. Figs. 1 and 2 show one form of apparatus, comprising an electromagnet J having a core K terminating in a pole-piece M, which is inclined and bifurcated. A series of recesses a, preferably filled with lead or other non-magnetic material, is formed in the pole-piece. The material to be treated is fed from a hopper B to an endless band A, passing over rollers a, and the diamagnetic portions are discharged into a receiver C, and the magnetic portions into receivers D. In other forms of magnetic separators, the pole-piece is formed with parallel, or diverging, sinuous recesses or grooves, instead of with recesses a', and the band may be carried by vertical rollers, or there may be two bands. The band may be shaken, during the separating operations, by means of a reciprocating rod. normally pressed towards the band by a spring. In a further modification, the pole-piece is bent near its centre, and a plate of non-magnetic material is placed in front of the lower branch. In another form, the pole-piece is a flat disc, the lower part of which is provided with recesses or sinuous grooves ; the material is fed to a disc of non-magnetic material mounted on a rotary shaft which passes concentrically through the core. In a modification, the electromagnetic coils are mounted on the core of a cylindrical pole-piece, which is provided with recesses or sinuous grooves, and over which an endless band travels.
Patent GB-190022736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Apparatus or Ovens for Heating, Baking and Drying.
Inventor: JOHNSTON JAMES
Filed: 1900-12-13
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 22,736. Johnston, J. Dec. 13. Ovens.-Relates to heating, baking, and drying apparatus of the Perkin's-tube type, and consists of an improvement on the invention described in Specification No. 10,955, A.D. 1889. The radiating surface of the hermetically-sealed tubes A is increased by bending them at the front part of the apparatus or oven and returning them towards the back as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190106745-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Tobacco Pipes, and Cigar, and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: BRUMFIELD WILLIAM LEE
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 6745. Brumfield, W. L. March 30. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.-The stem is made in two parts K, J, the latter being wedge-shaped in section and fitting in a dovetailshaped recess in the former, so that the parts are easily separable for cleaning. The stem fits in a tapered socket E formed at the bottom of the bowl H. The part J is formed with a groove L along its surface which communicates with the bowl through an opening N. The opening M at the mouthpiece end is formed at right-angles to the stem, as shown, to prevent the entrance of saliva. The stem may pass through the socket E on the bowl, or the socket may be closed at the end. In the latter case, the end of the stem may be bored out so as to form a cigar or cigarette holder when separated from the bowl.
Patent GB-190107491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Fulling and Oiling of Fibres and Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: SELLA CARLO
Filed: 1901-04-11
Granted: 1901-04-11
Abstract: 7491. Sella, C. Oct. 2, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Lubricating-oils.-A liquid product, for use in fulling and oiling fabrics and fibres, is obtained by mixing hydrate of soda with castor oil in certain specified proportions ; then agitating in a cold or heated state to produce a soap, which is next dissolved in a specified quantity of oleine. To the solution thus obtained is added a specified quantity of water, which may have been previously mixed with a certain quantity of glycerine.
Patent GB-190108182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines.
Inventor: NORTH WILLIAM STANLEY
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 8182. North, W. S. April 20. Sack-seaming machines; overedge-stitching machines; double - loop stitching-machines. -Consists of a machine, especially for use in making bags, adapted to work on very coarse material with coarse thread, as well as with finer qualities of material and thread. An elbow lever, pivoted at D and operated from the needle-bar lever H, carries a needle-loop taker and spreader K, the hook c of which is adapted to oscillate from under the throat plate to above the same. The needle loop thus carried above the work, is penetrated by a threaded looper L, the loop of which is penetrated by the needle on its next descent. The looper L oscillates entirely above the work, and is formed on an inclined shaft M oscillated from the main shaft through a crank and elbow lever. Needle shields.-The spreader K has a needle guard-plate d near its lower end, Fig. 6, which coacts with a guard on the underside of the throat plate to guide the needle.
Patent GB-190109259-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Solidified Naphtha.
Inventor: FALLNICHT ROBERT
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 9259. Fallnicht, R. May 4. Cleansing-compositions; solidifying oils.-A solid compound, consisting largely of naphtha, for use for washing or for burning, is prepared by mixing solutions of sodium hydrate and spirit with stearine, colophonium, and naphtha.
Patent GB-190109971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water or Hydraulic Engines
Inventor: LEGG ALBERT
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 9971. Legg, A. May 14. Momentum motors.-By means of a dam and suitable gates, water is supplied from a river or creek to a reservoir within which is arranged a hydraulic motor. The motor consists of two cylinders 6, 7 opening into discharge pipe, the cylinder 7 being open at the top and fitted with a piston 17, and the cylinder 6 provided with a movable cover 13 through which passes a rod 12 to which an adjustable abutment or sleeve 14 is screwed. The piston 17 is connected by a rod 16 to a crank 11 and the rod 12 is coupled to a crank 10, the cranks being secured to a shaft 9 on which is mounted a flywheel 18. In operation, the rush of water through the cylinder 6 draws down the cover 13 and the rod 12 thereby closing the cylinder. The continued movement of the water exhausts the air from the cylinder 7, and the piston 17 is drawn down to rotate the shaft 9. The rotation of the shaft raises the cover 13, and the cycle of operations is repeated.
Patent GB-190111934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Mountings for the Edges of Leather Articles and the like.
Inventor: JAMES GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 11,934. James, G. H., James, G. H., and Bennett, W. J., [trading as James & Co., G.H.]. June 11. Pocket books; purses.-Flexible mountings for the edges of leather articles and the like, for example, pocket books, cigar or cigarette cases, or purses, are formed of short lengths a of U-section gold, silver, or other metallic mounting, provided with lugs b, b<1> pivoted together by rivets c &c.