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Patent GB-189706843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Automatically Closing Vestibule and other Doors and Gates, and in Attachments therefor.
Inventor: LITTLE THOMAS
Filed: 1897-03-16
Granted: 1897-04-17
Abstract: 6843. Little, T. March 16. Door and gate closing apparatus.-Vestibule and other swing doors or gates are closed by the falling of a weight, raised by opening the door in either direction. A pin c, Figs. 1 and 3, is supported in a bracket e and socket d in a casing a let in flush with the floor &c. The bottom of the door has a socket fitting over and resting on the projecting end of the pin c. The latter has an arm f with vertical guides g, j in which moves a roller spindle n. The roller travels on a semicircular inclined track k, fixed in the casing, the lowest point of which is under the closed position of the door. The roller spindle carries weights p, which are raised by the roller and track as the door is opened, and serve to close the door. The upper corner of the door is pivoted to the frame by a pin u, Fig. 5, which is first placed in a slot v, and then pushed up to engage the frame, being secured by a bolt x. When the door opens only in one direction, the track is made in the form of a quadrant.
Patent GB-189719708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chair Seats.
Inventor: KING ANDREW JACKSON
Filed: 1897-08-26
Granted: 1897-10-02
Abstract: 19,708. King, A. J. Aug. 26. Chairs. -The bottom frame 5 is formed with i nwardly - directed flanges 7. The seat 8, padded or not, has projections 9 on which are bevelled catches or t u r nbuttons 11 by which the seat is secured in place on the flanges 7.
Patent GB-189720364-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Bottle-closure.
Inventor: MANNES PEDER KNUDSEN
Filed: 1897-09-04
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 20,364. Mannes, P. K., and Marshall, P. Sept. 4. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-Relates to means for stoppering bottles so that they cannot be opened without breaking a portion of the neck, thereby preventing their re-use. In addition to the ordinary cork, the bottle is closed by a plate d, Fig. 2, which is slid into a horizontal groove c in the neck, above the cork, and is locked in position by the ends of the spring plate e, Fig. 4, engaging in notches at the ends of the groove c. To open the bottle, the neck must be broken at these notches to permit the plate d to be withdrawn. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the plate d is locked by the spring g engaging in a recess in the lug /, this lug being broken off when opening the bottle. Fig. 9 shows a modification of Fig. 4, in which the spring l is affixed to the plate d by the screw l<1>.
Patent GB-189724059-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sprayer for Liquids.
Inventor: LEDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1897-10-19
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 24,059. Ledward, T. Oct. 19. Spray-producers. - The nozzle b is fitted internally with a screw piece d to give a rotary motion to the liquid, and the screw piece is formed with a central hole a, the entrance of which may be provided with a ferrule to regulate the fineness of the spray and the quantity of liquid issuing from the nozzle.
Patent GB-189730078-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Contrivance specially applicable to Gas Stoves, Hot Air Stoves, or the like, for the purpose of Heating Plates, Dishes, or the like.
Inventor: CLARKSON JAMES MOUNTFORT
Filed: 1897-12-20
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 30,078. Clarkson, J. M. Dec. 20. Plate and dish warmers; boilers and waterheaters.-Relates to the utilization of waste gases from gas, hot-air, oil, or other stoves for warming plates &c. and for heating water. In Fig. 2, the invention is shown applied to a gas stove. Hot gases from the oven E pass by the flue F to a chamber C having a water jacket or an internal boiler. The latter has an escape pipe K for steam, a draw-off cock J, and a pipe and funnel or its equivalent for supplying water. The chamber C communicates with the plate-warming chamber A, having racks B and a hinged door or flap 0. The boiler may have circulating pipes H taking the place of the bars usually placed across the stove above the burners I.
Patent GB-189809883-A (GB)
Title: A Preparation or Composition for Cleansing or Scouring Wool, Cotton, Linen, Silk and the like, or Goods made therefrom.
Inventor: PATE THOMAS
Filed: 1898-04-29
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 9883. Pate, T., Thompson, T. H., Duxbury, G., and Whittaker, J. H., [trading as Thoroclean Soap Works Co.]. April 29 Cleansing-compositions ; soaps.-A composition for cleansing and degreasing wool, cotton, silk, textile goods, &c. is prepared by mixing together suitable quantities of water, liquid ammonia, a hydrocarbon such as benzene, turpentine, &c., .and a fatty acid such as oleicor stearic.
Patent GB-189813206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1898-06-13
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 13,206. Mills, B. J. B., [Wattson, E. F., and Sandford, L.]. June 13. Liquid-weighers; spring balances.- Relates to spring scales, particularly applicable for weighing liquids, in which the weight of the receptacle placed on the pan or platform does not influence the scale indications. One arrangement is shown in part in Figs. 2 and 3. The connection between the support for the receptacle for liquid or the like and the indicating-device is made in two parts 1 and 2, which can slide o v e r one another or can be locked together by hand by means of a locking-device D. The scale springs s are attached to the crosshead 6, which is pivoted to the section 2. The upper end of the section 1 operates the dial mechanism. A stop d returns the hand to zero. The bolt 4 is turned by a trip 14 connected with a cam 13 and engaged by a spring-pressed pawl 15 when the receptacle is removed from the pan, so automatically unlocking the sections 1 and 2. The number of pounds may be registered by means of the pawl e arranged on the section 1. The gong F<1> may be sounded by the hammer 20, which is operated by the wheel 21 at a predetermined number of pounds. The scale-pans are made to tilt so as to allow spilled liquid to be discharged. In the modification shown in Fig. 10, there is a single platform connected by levers to the mechanism, and the bars D and F may slide independently, or be locked together by depressing the operating arm e. Another modification with one scale-pan is also described.
Patent GB-189817287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Use in Taking and Exhibiting Cinematographic Photographic Views.
Inventor: STREET ERNEST AUGUSTE GEORGE
Filed: 1898-08-10
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 17,287. Street, E. A. G. Feb. 5, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Kinematographic apparatus.-Relates to an apparatus which photographs successive views, in rows on a photographic plate, the apparatus being also applicable for optical projection. The sensitive plate A is mounted in a frame B which slides horizontally in a second frame C, which itself can be moved in vertical guides. The horizontal movement is imparted to the plate by a screw b<1>, and the vertical movement by a screw c'. Each of these screws can be rotated in opposite directions by racks d, d<1> connected to opposite ends of a lever k which is reciprocated by a cam L. The racks d, d' gear with pinions D, D<1> running loose on the shaft b<1>, and the pinions D, D' running loose on the shaft h<11> which actuates the screw c<1> through the bevel - wheels h. The required pinion is put into engagement with the shaft b<1> or h<11> by means of sliding clutches f, f<1>, the movements of which are controlled by a face cam H, which is slowly rotated by reducing-gear M, m, m<11>, m<111> from the driving-handle L'. The rack-actuating cam L is driven from the handle L' by multiplying-gear l<1>, l. The disc shutter O<1> is driven by a cord from a pulley O. The racks actuate the plate during one half of their stroke, the exposure being made during the idle return when the plate A is stationary.
Patent GB-189820000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Knife Cleaning Machines.
Inventor: DARRAH CHARLES
Filed: 1898-09-21
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,000. Darrah, C., and Wright, W. H. Sept. 21. Knives and forks, cleaning.-In roller machines, the axle of the idle wheel D is mounted in a circular slot E in the frame concentric to one of the rollers, and a fluted buff roller G is put on one end of the shaft of the upper roller.
Patent GB-189822067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames of Pianofortes and the like Instruments.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON THOMAS HAVELOCK
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 22,067. Hutchinson, T. H. Oct. 20. Pianofortes.-The invention consists in making the frame in sections which can be readily put together. Fig. 1 shows the application to a frame without cross-bars, such as is described in Specification No. 23,751, A.D. 1896. The sections are made with dovetailed or other suitably-shaped projections e, f, k, and correspondingly-shaped recesses into which the projections fit and lock. When bars are used, the frame is provided with sockets n, o, p, q for their reception.
Patent GB-189909356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dishes or Receptacles for Soap, Sponges and the like.
Inventor: STEINBACH ARNOLD RICHARD
Filed: 1899-05-03
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 9356. Steinbach, A. R. May 3. Soap holders; sponge and like holders.-A dish or receptacle for soap, sponges, &c. is constructed of any suitable material, with the width between the side walls reduced towards the lower part, so that the soap does not tie upon the bottom. Slits or openings may be made in the sides, and the bottom may be open or perforated. Sixteen forms are shown in the Specification, and of these six are here shown as examples.
Patent GB-189911487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Grinding or Triturating Middlings and other like Materials.
Inventor: LEETHAM SIDNEY
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 11,487. Leetham, S. June 2. Mills and apparatus for reducing middlings, cocoa, spices, ores, dry clay, &c. Relates to that type of mill in which a screw rotates in a horizontal casing. The disc P which closes the end of the casing is eccentrically mounted so as to present a larger opening at the top than at the bottom to facilitate uniformity of delivery around its edge ; it is mounted upon an extension of the screw shaft, is held up by a spring or by a weighted lever, and is made of conoidal section. In a modification, the end of the casing itself is sloped back upwards, and the disc is centrally mounted and may rotate with the shaft, or it may rotate in the opposite direction. These constructions may be used in connection with vertical machines. The disc may be mounted on an independent spindle.
Patent GB-189924582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Convertible Couches and Sofas.
Inventor: BROWN HENRY
Filed: 1899-12-11
Granted: 1900-12-11
Abstract: 24,582. Brown, H. Dec. 11. Boxes combined with bedsteads.-Relates to a convertible couch or sofa and bedstead combined with a linen chest E. The back B and front A of the sofa are strongly hinged, and can be turned down and up as shown in Fig. 2 to form a bed, in which position the parts A, B are supported by folding legs D. When the back is turned down, the seat is pushed back before the front A is raised. A movable head-board F is fitted to the bedstead. When the back is raised, it is supported by a hook and eye.
Patent GB-190010308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for the Treatment and Preparation of Fur.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1901-06-05
Abstract: 10,308. Thompson, W. P., [Bloch, A., and Reuter, W.]. June 5. Furs.-Relates to apparatus for carrotting fur with a solution of nitrate of mercury prior to its removal from the skin, so as to increase its felting properties when subsequently employed in the manufacture of felt hats. The carrotting-solution is contained in a trough Z, in which rotates a slowspeed long-bristled brush 39, mounted on a wooden shaft turning in wooden bearings. A high-speed short-bristled rubbing-brush 4 receives a supply of the solution from the brush 39, and is mounted in bearings carried by slides 3 so that it can be adjusted in position relatively to the brush 39. A brush 34 removes hairs and superfluous acid from the brush 4, and an adjustable plate 30 intercepts spray arising from the contact of the brushes 4 and 39. A concave guard, extending upwards from the rear of the trough Z, catches the acid thrown back by the brush 4. On the slides 3 are mounted sliding blocks 13, carrying bearings for the rubber rollers 15, 16, which feed the fur to the brush 4. The roller 15 is spring-pressed against the roller 16. An automatic pressure regulator 23, shown in perspective view in Fig. 2<a>, presses the fur against the rubbing-brush. The lower concave face 23<a> rests on the upper feed-roller, the regulator being loosely carried by the blocks 13 through the medium of lugs 26, slots 29, and bolts 28. The passage of thick fur between the feed-rollers tilts the regulator towards the brush, so that it exerts an increased pressure on the fur and ensures its complete penetration by the acid. The pressure regulator is formed of a number of plates or fingers f<1>, so as to enable acid forced through the skin to escape.
Patent GB-190013177-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tube for Lining Deep Bore-holes.
Inventor: THOMSSEN CLAUS JOHANN
Filed: 1900-07-21
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 13,177. Thomssen, C. J., and Thomssen, P. H. July 21. Metal pipes and tubes; spigot-and-.socket joints.- Tubes for lining deep bore-holes are built up of inner and outer tubes u, b, a', b<1> arranged to break j o i n t at their butting-ends and in all longitudinal seams. The constituent tubes are bolted or riveted together,
Patent GB-190013888-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder or File for Letters and other like Documents or Papers.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 13,888. Edwards, E., [Kolb, R.]. Aug. 2. Filing papers.-The papers h, separated by sheets or boards bearing index letters, are held together by the plate g, which turns on the screw e and carries a hinged plate n provided with perforations to receive the hook p, secured to chains q fastened to the base a.
Patent GB-190017777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinges or Coupling Devices for use in Connecting Shafts to Vehicles and for like Purposes.
Inventor: TRUEMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 17,777. Trueman, W. Oct. 6. S h a f t s and poles, couplings for. Relates to a hinge joint or coupling-device for connecting shafts to vehicles and for like purposes. On the terminal of the straps f fixed to the shaft g is a T-piece e, the horizontal arms of which fit into holes in lugs b attached to the futcbell-iron a of the vehicle. To detach the shafts, they are turned into a vertical position, and a piece k, j, covering one of the journals of the T-piece is released by lifting the catch m and folded down on its pivot p. The T-piece is then first moved laterally, and then lifted vertically through a slot in one of the lugs b. The catch m may be replaced by a spring pin.
Patent GB-190018083-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for the Loading and the Unloading of Ships and of Steamers or of other Conveyances of Goods Over Land or Sea.
Inventor: SHERATON JOSEPH WATSON
Filed: 1900-10-11
Granted: 1901-10-11
Abstract: 18,083. Sheraton, J. W. Oct. 11. Rail - and - road vehicles. - Relates to a general system for the transport of goods, coal, cattle &c., which consists in the use of cellular constructed conveyances, such as railway trucks, to receive wheeled boxes or trolleys in which the goods are placed. These boxes may be transferred from one conveyance to another, or to a ship, say, in which the hold is cellularly constructed to receive and transport them. Fig. 1 shows a skeleton truck, which may be fitted with the wheels of a railway truck, and which is adapted to receive upon rails b wheeled skeleton trolleys, Fig. 2, these trolleys in turn being adapted to receive trolleys shown in Fig. 3, each of which is capable of containing, say, half a ton of coal. Other forms of trolleys, adapted for different goods, may be fitted to the truck shown in Fig. 1, which may in some cases be covered in. The trolley shown in Fig. 2 is fitted with wheels k in pairs to facilitate chocking by a block l<2>. The upper and lower compartments are similar in construction, being fitted with rollers r and removable end bars m, d to secure the smaller trolleys when in position. Special rails p, with a raised outer flange, may be used with the truck Fig. 2. Fig. 5 shows a special metal sleeper for securing these rails. Recesses a are formed for the reception of the rails and chairs.
Patent GB-190022262-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Decorating Cakes and Confectionery
Inventor: FERGUSON THOMAS
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 22,262. Ferguson, T. Dec. 7. Cakes; confectionery or sweetmeats.-In producing piping of pictures, portraits, scroll-work, and the like on cakes and confectionery, a flat or curved sheet of glass with a raised rim is used as follows :-The upper surface of the glass is smeared with olive or other oil or clear wax, and the design is traced in black or coloured sugar, for which purpose the glass and a plain or coloured design may be secured together in a frame. A thin coating of white or coloured sugar is then applied to the depth allowed by the rim, a background of almond marzipan, gum paste, or cardboard is attached, and the glass removed. Details and embossing are then put in, if necessary supporting the background nn a glass surface with a raised rim. Several designs may be fro@ted on one glass. The subject can also be produced directly on the glass without tracing, or by stencilling. Heavy scroll-work may be applied by stencilling &c. after the picture is put on the cake &c., and also any crayoning.
Patent GB-190100576-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Obtaining Motive Power from Sailing Vessels.
Inventor: FARMAKOVSKY PAUL
Filed: 1901-01-09
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 576. Farmaltovsky, P. Jan. 9. Auxiliary propellers for sailing-vessels.-Motive power is obtained from sailing-vessels by mounting turbines or other hydraulic motors either inside or outside the vessel in such a manner that they are operated by the water as the vessel passes through it. The energy obtained from the turbines may be directly utilized, or it may be used for driving a dynamo and charging secondary batteries for propelling the vessel by means of an electromotor, or for other purposes. When turbines are arranged inside the vessel, as shown in Fig. 11, the water is directed thereon by hinged shields o actuated from the deck by means of chains, and subsequently escapes through the bottom y of the vessel. The turbines are adjustably mounted upon pivoted levers, and the energy is transmitted to the deck by an endless chain, which is partly jacketed to prevent it from leaving the pulleys when the turbines are moved or adjusted. When the turbines are mounted outside the vessel, they may be raised when not in use.
Patent GB-190110470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Cycles
Inventor: RUSHWORTH LUKE
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1902-05-21
Abstract: 10,470. Rushworth, L., Whitehead, A., and Morrey, T. H. May 21. Cranks ; foot and leg rests.-Relates to means for permitting the cranks of free-wheel cycles to be turned with the pedals opposite each other so as to serve as foot-rests. The left-hand crank is formed with a ring F mounted upon a disc B secured to the axle and a disc E screwed to a boss on the disc B. The crank is normally pressed into its active positicn by an internal spring H, secured to sockets F<1> and C<1> in the ring F and a block formed on the disc B respectively and is further secured against a stop B', which limits its forward motion, by a ball L pressed by an adjustable spring L' into a socket F<3> in the ring F.
Patent GB-190114384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Rolling of Metal Bodies
Filed: 1901-07-15
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 14,384. Chamberlain, A., and Tubes, Ltd. July 15. Rolling.-In the rolling of metal bodies such as tubes, two pairs of rolls A, B, shown in plan in Fig. 2, are used, the pairs rotating in opposite directions. Each pair of rolls is provided with a set of acting grooves a, b<1> respectively, alternating with enlarged grooves a, b through which the work can pass freely. The acting grooves are of varying size, to effect successive reductions of the work, the acting grooves of one pair of rolls being opposite the enlarged grooves of the other pair. Mandrels F are provided for each pair of acting grooves, and are mounted in crossheads E secured to the roll housings. In operation, the tube is passed over the mandrel F, and is rolled by the groove 1 b<1>, being discharged on to a mandrel which is then moved laterally to allow the tube to be returned by being rolled in the grooves 1 a, the process being continued till the tube has been sufficiently reduced. A grooved guide G, Fig. 3, is provided between the lower rolls. All the grooves may be acting grooves, and the rolls alternately lifted to provide clearance. A travelling table or carrier may be provided in front of each pair of rolls to move the work and mandrels laterally. The P:rovisional Specification states that bars or plates may be similarly rolled, smooth rolls lifted alternately by hydraulic or other power being used for rolling plates.
Patent GB-190115205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WOOD RICHARD
Filed: 1901-07-26
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 15,205. Wood, R., and Corteen, W. July 26. Brakes.-Relates to brakes for carriages and other road vehicles, and is shown in Figs. 2 and 3 applied to a wagonette. The operating-rod D is connected to one arm B of a spindle A pivoted in bearings a secured by arms K to the axle G. The other arm C is connected by a rod F to the brake block E, so that a forward pull on the rod D applies the brakes. In modifications, the spindle A may have an additional arm connected to an additional brake block, which is placed so that it and the brake block E lie at opposite ends of the same wheel diameter. The spindle may be in the form of a pin, the arms B, C, then forming one lever. The rod D may be in two parts connected together by a spiral spring, rubber rings, or the like.
Patent GB-190116413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Record Sheets
Inventor: HAWLEY WILLIAM DEAN
Filed: 1901-08-15
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 16,413. Hawley, W. D. Aug. 15. Record sheets specially prepared for indicating and registering, as in time-recorders, have the strip a of paper or other material formed with a glazed surface a<2> in order to minimize the expansion and contraction consequent on atmospheric changes and the absorption of moisture. This surface a<2> is faced with a coating a<1> of printers' ink or similar material, which is not readily removable when handling the sheet, while it is easily removable by a stylus or other sharp tool. Graduations a<3> and indicating-characters a<4> are arranged in intersecting crosswise and lengthwise columns on the glazed surface a<2>, which is exposed by openings formed in the coating a<1> by cut-outs in the surface which applies the coating-material or by other means. Partsof the graduations a' and indicating-characters a<4> correspond to intervals of time, and the remainder to the respective records to be applied to the record sheet. When the sheet is in use, narrow lengthwise strips of the coating a<1> are removed by the markers of the recorder, thus exposing narrow portions of the underlying surface a<2> and forming sharply-defined indicating-lines a<5>. In some cases, the sheet may be unprovided with graduations as and indicating-characters a', its entire coating a<1> being unbroken.