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Patent GB-189705413-A (GB)
Title: Improved Receptacle for Gases in a Liquid State for Inflating Pneumatic Wheel Tyres and similar purposes.
Inventor: ROPP BARON ALEXANDER VON DER
Filed: 1897-03-01
Granted: 1897-05-22
Abstract: 5413. Der R o p p , B a r o n A. von. March 1. Storing under pressure. - Methyl chloride and similar gases are stored in portable vessels a and used for inflating pneumatic tyres. The vessels are made of metal. vulcanite, or other strong material, and are easily charged through a screwed aperture b<1>, from a sealed glass vessel, both vessels being cooled before the seal is broken. The preferred method, however, is to place the glass vessel inside of a and break it by shaking after a is closed.
Patent GB-189712501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Supports.
Inventor: STANDFIELD EDWIN ROBERT
Filed: 1897-05-20
Granted: 1897-07-17
Abstract: 12,501. Standfield, E. R., and Harman, T. de R. May 20. Supports. - A bicycle support is formed of a leg d, Fig. 3<a>, pivoted to the frame by a bracket shown in Fig. 3. The ball e fits inside the recess f, and when in use the leg rests in either of the parts i. When not in use the leg may be folded against the frame. In modified forms, the leg is pivoted to a pivoted plate on the collar or bracket. In one form, slotted bearing holes and a forked end enable the leg to engage with a projection on the bracket ; in a second form, the slots are not used, but a catch on the leg engages in a recess in the socket.
Patent GB-189713425-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Loading or Sizing Silk.
Inventor: HWASS LEONARD
Filed: 1897-05-31
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 13,425. Hwass, L. May 31. Yarns and threads, finishing and dressing.-Silk is loaded or sized by passing it through baths of tin chloride and sodium or ammonium phosphate, and then treating with a soluble copper or zinc salt, or a mixture of both, and finally with a solution of sodium silicate.
Patent GB-189715452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles.
Inventor: THIBEDEAU BLISS
Filed: 1897-06-29
Granted: 1897-08-07
Abstract: 15,452. Thibedeau, B. June 29. Capsuling and sealing bottles.-Relates to means for preventing bottles being re-used without detection. The bottle is formed with an external recess 3, into which fits the shield 7 on the cap 8, and with an aperture 5 through which a pin 13 having a spring arm 12 is inserted into the cork before the cap is put on the bottle. When the cap and shield are placed in position, they are locked by the spring arm 12. entering a recess in the cap. Between the cap and shield is a frangible or thinned portion 11, which must be broken before the cap can be removed to open the bottle. The shield is intended to receive the name and trade mark of the goods.
Patent GB-189718289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Ignition of Gas Lights by Means of Electric Sparks.
Inventor: URQUHART RIDLEY JAMES
Filed: 1897-08-06
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 18,289. Urquhart, R. J., [Actiengesellschaft f³r Fabrikation von Broncewaaren und Zinkguss vorm. J. C. Spinn & Sohn, an d Romocki, S. J. von]. Aug. 6. Lighting gas by electricity. A compact device for directly igniting the main burners of incandescent and other gas burners is formed by separating the electric conductors R, S, which respectively carry either the sparking-wires p, p<1> or the ends of an equivalent incandescent wire, by a sleeve I of insulating- material. The switch &c. apparatus may be of any known construction.
Patent GB-189719501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers.
Filed: 1897-08-24
Granted: 1897-09-25
Abstract: 19,501. Sexton & Sons, H., and Sexton, J. H. Aug. 24. Lasting ; soles ; welts and welting.-A rubber or outer sole is attached to a boot, shoe, or slipper, made on the turn-shoe method in the manner described below. The upper is placed on the last in the ordinary way and sewn to the grooved inner sole B, after which the shoe is removed from the last and turned right-side out. A thickening heelpiece may then be attached, after which the rubber or outer sole C and welt E are sewn to the inner sole B as shown. The thickening-piece at the heel and the welt E may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189719761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Nonremovable Caps for Bottles.
Inventor: BARRETT WALLACE CLINTON
Filed: 1897-08-27
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 19,761. Barrett, W. C. Aug. 27. Capsuling bottles.-A cap is applied to the neck of a bottle to prevent the withdrawal of the cork without first destroying the cap or the bottle neck. The cap C has an inwardlyprojecting flange c<2>, which engages with spring arms d<1> on a band D when the cap is pressed down on the cork. The band is retained in position between a rim B and lugs a' on the bottle neck.
Patent GB-189719853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bread Making Machinery.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1897-08-28
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 19,853. Dymond, G. C., [Soc. Internationale de Meunerie et de Panification (SystÞme Schweitzer)]. Aug. 26. Moving-beater apparatus.-Flour, salted water, and yeast are mixed in a trough E, Fig. 1, containing two or more revolving helices. The flour is fed from a hopper A by a feed-roller, and the water and yeast are supplied from tanks B, C which are provided with jackets or coils for heating purposes. The yeast is stirred by revolving helices D. The dough is finished in a beater apparatus shown in Fig. 7. A cylindrical casing, mounted so as to be angularly adjustable on its trunnions o, contains fixed and moving beaters, arranged parallel to its axis. The moving beaters are carried by a shaft i, preferably driven by the gearing shown from pulleys concentric with the trunnions.
Patent GB-189728102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: WAGNER MARTIN
Filed: 1897-11-29
Granted: 1898-01-01
Abstract: 28,102. Wagner, M. Nov, 29. Acetylene.- Water is supplied from a reservoir F by a pipe C, fitted with a cock c, to the bottom of a chamber B c o n - taining the carbide receptacle. The gas produced passes by the tube E through the water, whereby moisture is condensed to a purifier H charged with suitable chemicals, and thence by the cock e to the burners. Overproduction of gas causes the water to be driven back by the tube C, and the excess of gas escapes by the pipe D, tube h, and passage e<1> in the plug i to the atmosphere. For indoor lamps the plug is fitted with a nozzle for connection with a rubber tube leading to the outside of the building. The form of the apparatus v a r i e s with its application to cycles, portable lamps, &c.
Patent GB-189803019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Water Tube Boilers and their Furnaces.
Inventor: SARGEANT WILLIAM SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-02-07
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 3019. Sargeant, W. S., and Matheson, H. Feb 7. Liquid-fuel fittings for water-tube boilers. Liquid fuel is supplied to the pipe J, and passes through perforations L into an outer tube N, where it is vaporized. The vapour is discharged through nozzles facing one another as shown. Air is supplied through the large tubes M, M. H is a hearth of non-conducting material.
Patent GB-189807266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Recording Parliamentary and other Votes.
Inventor: HOWE WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1899-04-25
Abstract: 7266. Howe, W. H. March 25. Voting-apparatus.-Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 9299, A.D. 1894. The voter passes half through a turnstile, votes by pulling a handle or handles, and then passes out, the movement of the turnstile operating the various mechanisms. For this purpose the turnstile is bevel-geared to a shaft f, so as to impart a complete revolution for each half turn. On the shaft is a cam h for rocking the shafts m<5>, s<5> which in turn are connected to a system of levers and links for effecting the following operations:-(1) Feeding the record strip from the roll p' round the impression roller p by pawl and ratchet mechanism. (2) Swinging the inking- roller r' from the supply roller r<2> over type at u<1>. (3) Rocking the levers m<1>, one at each side of the machine, which carry the cross-bar m for actuating the printing-devices. The voter pulls out one or more of a row of handles i<3> opposite the names of the candidates for whom he wishes to vote, drawing to the right the slides i and an indicator j<3> which appears through a slit in the casing. On each rod i is a stepped cam n the inclined surface n<2> of which lifts a latch l as the handle is pulled and connects the cross-bar m and the corresponding slide k ; the front end of each side carries a numbering printing-apparatus u<1>. When the bar m swings to the left the impression is taken, and the displaced cams are returned to normal position. The incline t<4> is for lifting a bolt t' from a step on a cam t on the shaft f ; this arrangement is provided to prevent the voter from leaving the compartment without voting. An additional numbering-device is connected directly with the cross-bar m to print consecutive numbers opposite the individual records so as to compare them with the voters' rate-book numbers as recorded in the returning officer's book. A counter Z is also actuated by the shaft f. Duplicate actuating-handles z are provided at the other side of the apparatus for persons who cannot walk throughthe turnstile, and doors are arranged so that only one set of handles can be seen at a time. The turnstile is provided with overlapping plates on its arms which conceal the voter while he is within. To prevent more than the legitimate number of handles being pulled, the bars i are provided with notched levers v, Fig. 13, and wedges w sliding in a transverse race x. In the arrangement shown, two bars i can be actuated and then the others become jammed. For actuating the first wheel of the numbering-apparatus the arrangement shown in Fig. 12 is employed. A lever on the slide k has two bevelled projections u<4>, u<5> which, acting on the switch-piece u<8> as they move to the right, swing it into the position shown in dotted lines and back again. In the return stroke, the projection u<5> must run up an incline u<11>; the lever is thus rocked, and the movement works the counter.
Patent GB-189807874-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Cutting Roofing Tiles and the like.
Inventor: MURRAY FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1898-04-02
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 7874. Murray, F. J. April 2. Dressing tiles and the like.-The tiles &c. are passed between a pair of cutters C, C<1>, the lower one C having rotary motion imparted to it by a crank handle and shaft X. The upper cutter is mounted in a forked rod R, which slides on a feather in a bearing E, and is adjustable by a hand-wheel W and screws S. A spring D is interposed between the screw and rod.
Patent GB-189808351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Buffers for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: BOUCHER WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 8351. Boucher, W., and Boucher, C. W. S. April 7. Buffers.-Relates to means for keeping the buffer rod in its casing. The buffer rod d has pins f which are passed through slots j, k in the sections a, a' of the buffer casing, and turned into the position shown in Fig. 1, and the squared end l of the rod is locked by the plate m. In a modification, the casing is formed in three sections. The casing is bolted directly to the carriage, or to bent plates carried by it.
Patent GB-189810616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Enclosed Arc Lamps.
Inventor: THOMAS-DAVIES GEORGE
Filed: 1898-05-09
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 10,616. Thomas-Davies, G. May 9. Globe holders for electric arc lamps. In the construction shown, the globe d has a flange clamped between two rings d<3>, d<2>. The ring d<2> is bored to fit a conical surface a<1> on the plate a of the lamp, and is held against this surface by springs d<6> and eyebolts d' which engage lugs on the ring d<3>. The springs permit escape of gas between the conical surfaces if the pressure in the g l o b e becomes too great. In another arrangement, the globe-holding rings are screwed upon the base - plate of the lamp, a flange on which enters a packed groove in the upper ring ; perforations in parts of the base-plate are normally closed by spring-pressed lift valves.
Patent GB-189812409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lamps.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-06-02
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 12,409. Boult, A. J., [Randolph, J. F]. June 2. incandescent vapour lamps.-Shoulders f on the radial vanes F raise the lower end of the Bunsen tube D above the supporting-plug G to allow of the passage into the tube D of the products of the incomplete combustion at the upper end of the wick. Air is admitted to the Bunsen tube through apertures d, and the upper ends f of the vanes F are inclined to ensure the mixture of the ascending air and vapours. The whole air supply enters beneath the perforated ring P, the burner body M and the chimney connections being practically airtight. Resilient arms k support the metal flue K, and the glass chimney J is adjustably mounted on the said flue. The lighting-apertures q, m for the main and vaporizing burners respectively are normally closed by the bands Q, O.
Patent GB-189813505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing simultaneously in several Colours.
Inventor: LIVSEY PETER JOEL
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 13,505. Livsey, P. J. June 17. Printing in several colours.-A colour-printing machine may have a plain printing- cylinder a, inked by rollers b, c, d, to which the various colours are supplied by means of rollers b<1>, b<2>, e, e<1> e<2>, e<3> and f<1>,f<2>,f<3>. Each of the rollers b<1>, b<2>, e', e', e<3>, f<1>, f<2>, f<3> receives ink from a separate inking-apparatus, and is furnished with a design or pattern in relief, such design &c. corresponding with that required to be printed in the colour supplied to the roller. The cylinder a may be of lithographic stone, zinc, or other material, and may print upon paper, metal, fabric, or other material x, supported by a flat bed, or may impress another cylinder a<1> which prints upon paper &c. x<1>. In a modification, the printing-cylinder receives the coloured designs from a large cylinder to which the colours are transferred in a manner similar to that described above.
Patent GB-189813618-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Drying.
Inventor: BROMHEAD SAMUEL SIDNEY
Filed: 1898-06-18
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 13,618. Bromhead, S. S., [M÷ller & Pfeifer]. June 18. Drawings to Specification. Superheaters, steam.-In an apparatus wherein drying is effected by means of superheated steam, the steam is passed through a series of pipes, heated by furnace gases, on its way from the discharge to the feeding end of the drying- cylinder.
Patent GB-189819616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Luggage Trolleys and the like Vehicles.
Inventor: THOMSETT HARRY
Filed: 1898-09-15
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 19,616. Thomsett, H. Sept. 15. Hand-trucks.-Relates to means for locking the wheels of railway platform and other trolleys when left unattended. When the handle E is thrown back, as shown in Fig. 1, the bolts C are projected into holes B' in the sides of the wheels. On lowering the handle to pull or push the truck, the block E<2> depresses the spring slide D, bringing the neck D<1> in line with the bolts and allowing the spring G to withdraw them from the wheels. In modifications, the lowering of the handles actuates a slide and pivoted levers which withdraw brake blocks from the sides or peripheries of the wheels.
Patent GB-189821964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Arrangements for High Speed Printing Machines Using Paper in Rolls.
Inventor: BROMHEAD SAMUEL SIDNEY
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 21,964. Bromhead, S. S., [Ehrenhard & Gramm]. Oct. 18. Cylinder machines with plane printing- surfaces; feeding- apparatus for webs. -Relates to webfeeding mechanism for machines in which the cylinders travel over the stationary typebeds. Fig. 1 shows a side view, in which s is the bed, d the cylinder, and P the web passing from the rollers F<1>, f<1>, under the cylinder, and to the rollers F, f. The feed-rollers F, f and F<1>, f<1> are geared together by bevel gearing, and are driven from a wheel R actuated by a toothed segment Z' pivoted at t and operated by a crank y on a shaft n driven, by gearing Z, z, at twice the speed of the shaft N on which are the cranks for reciprocating the cylinder d. The wheel R is put into gear with the segment Z' and stopped after the feed movement by a forked lever E operated by a cam on the shaft n. A portion of the teeth of the wheel R are removed so that it may be held at rest during the return of the segment Z<1>. The feed takes place while the cylinder d is out of contact with the bed, and is making its idle movements beyond the ends of the bed.
Patent GB-189822800-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Cleansing Household Linen and in Apparatus for the purpose.
Inventor: COOK EDWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-10-29
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 22,800. Cook, E. S. Oct. 29. Washing-machines.-Relates to a machine for use in washing household linen, and consists of a series of receptacles, through which the articles are carried on an endless band. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of the entry end of the machine. A pair of endless chains 8, running upon toothed wheels 7, 9 and guide-rolls 21, carry transverse rods provided with sharp points to engage the endless sheet of openworked webbing 14, upon which the articles are carried through the receptacles A, B, &c. Spring-pressed rollers 24 are provided to express the liquid from the articles as they leave each receptacle. Steam pipes 22 are employed for heating. The first receptacle may be charged with water, the second with a weak solution of soap, and the third with a strong solution of soap ; the fourth is provided with steam jets to pass through and cleanse the articles, the fifth is subjected to a heavy spray of water, the sixth contains blue-water and starch, and in the seventh a powerful current of hot air is thrown upon the articles from an overhead hood to dry them. After leaving the seventh receptacle, the sheet 14 is raised from the chains 8 by means of a roller ; the articles are freed from it by another roller, and pass down between an endless band and a pair of reverse spirally-ribbed rolls, which spread and flatten the washed articles before discharging them upon the delivery table.
Patent GB-189827394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots, Shoes, and Slippers.
Inventor: FARR FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-28
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 27,394. Farr, F. W. Dec. 28. Drawings to Specification. India-rubber compositions.-Cavities in boot soles and heels are filled with a hard wearing-composition consisting of a mixture of rubber solution and a material such as fine sand or gravel, glass, or steel dust.
Patent GB-189827416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Appertaining to Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: CLAY WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1898-12-29
Granted: 1899-12-29
Abstract: 27,416. Clay, W. R. Dec. 29. Incandescent gas burners.-In burners mounted upon anti-vibration devices in the manner described in Specification No. 17,679, A.D. 1897, the entrance of air between the bunsen tube D and the neck of the " heavy "body" A, which carries the burner or burners B, is prevented by the provision of a gunm e t a l or other washer F, which slides vertically upon the bunsen tube D and laterally upon the supporting-flange G. Should the washer F bind upon the tube D, it is detached by the flange H. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the " heavy body" A is supported upon a spring C, and is steadied by a second spring E.
Patent GB-189902189-A (GB)
Title: Photographic Magazine Camera.
Inventor: PHILLIPS ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 2189. Phillips, R. E., [Haight, H. D., and Cossitt, L. L.]. Jan. 31. Cameras; change-boxes; shutters ; lens fittings.- Relates to a camera with plate-changing arrangement and shutter for rapid or slow exposures. In the section of the camera shown in Fig. 2, the plates are contained in sheaths g which are pressed forward by a spring Q, sliding on two guide-bars b which fit into notches on the bottom of the sheath. The front sheath is stopped at the bottom by two pillars C, and at the top by the bent end d of an oscillating lever D. A notch in the top of the plate allows d to pass through when the lever D is set by an external knob in the right position, thus allowing the front plate to fall into the bottom of the camera. The plate is guided in its fall by the pillars C, which thread into holes in the edge of the sheath, and the fall of the plate is broken by a spring-supported lever O. The shutter, which is placed in front of the lens, consists of a segmental plate 15, Fig. 9, with an exposure aperture 14. An oscillatory movement is communicated to this segment by a link 25, the bifurcated end of which fits on a stud 28 on the shutter. This link is pressed constantly against the stud 28 by a spring 30 which is connected to a stud 27 on the end of a lever 22. When this lever is pressed to one side or the other by a rod 31, the shutter is turned to the right or the left, owing to the fact that the direction in which the link 25 pushes on the shutter is changed. For slow exposures, a stop spring 18 is pushed forward by a cam 20, so as to hold the shutter when the aperture 14 is opposite the lens. The rod 31 may be worked by hand or pneumatically. A disc diaphragm with graduated apertures is mounted behind the shutter. When the required aperture is opposite the lens, the disc is held by a spring dog which drops into one of the notches on its edge.
Patent GB-189906032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electricity Registers or Meters.
Inventor: LOUBERY CESAR RENE
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 6032. Loubery, C. R., Francois, C. E., and Kunkelmann, H. March 20. Energy and quantity meters are provided with means for alteration of their rate at any time through special electric or pneumatic connections with a central clock. In a meter having a brake disc b, Fig. 1, an electromagnet d is provided to act on it when current is sent through the electromagnet from wires h, between which the electromagnet is connected ; or the electromagnet d may be connected between the ordinary supply mains by a switch operated either electrically or pneumatically through the special connections. A meter may be provided with a special brake disc for the purpose. An energy meter, such as an electricallycontrolled pendulum meter, may have an auxiliary coil near its pressure coil, to be supplied with current similarly to the electromagnet d. In another arrangement, the main current coil in a meter may be shunted by a resistance and a mercury cup switch controlled by an electromagnet connected with the wires h. In another arrangement, shown in Fig. 5, the pressure coil of a meter is in circuit with a rheostat, consisting of a divided resistance connected with stationary segments 8 in contact with a brush 11, carried by a ratchet-wheel ; the wheel can be rotated step by step by a pawl on a rod 3, provided with an armature 2, which is raised by an electromagnet d each time a current is sent through the wires h.