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Patent GB-189800992-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tap or Device for Drawing Off Given Quantities of Liquid from Bottles or other Vessels.
Inventor: BISHOP HENRY STODDARD
Filed: 1898-01-13
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 992. Bishop, H. S., and Burn, R. Jan. 13. Measured quantities, delivering.-The apparatus is for drawing off measured quantities of liquid from bottles and other vessels. Two concentric tubes a, b carry respectively the flanged discs a<1>, b<1> between which is held, by packing d*, the measuring - vessel d. The discs are tightened on the ends of the cylinder d by a screw e passing freely through a plug b<3> in the tube b and screwing into a plug a<3> in the tube a. b* is a cork, carried by the tube b, which is fitted into the neck of the bottle. A third tube c, ending in a bib c*, slides in the tube a and is pressed outwards by a spring f, its play in both directions b e i n g limited by a stud a<7>. This tube has ports c<5>, c<3> separated by a plug c<4> and a long cut-away portion c<2>. The tube a has ports a<5>, a<4>, the latter coinciding with a port b<4> in the tube b. To fill the measuring-v e s s e l, t h e bottle is inverted and the liquid enters through the ports a<4>, b<4>, tube a, and ports c<3>, a<5>, while air passes up the vent pipe b<5>; to discharge it, the projection c<8> is pressed on the rim of the glass, forcing the tube c inwards against the action of the spring f until the ports c<5> and a<5> coincide, the supply being cut off by the plug c<4>. At the same time .the vent pipe c<7> is put into communication with the vent pipe b<5> through the aperture a<6> in the tube a.
Patent GB-189804673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protective Guards for Tram and like Cars.
Inventor: MEGOWN JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-25
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 4673. Megown, J. Feb. 25. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.-One form of the arrangement is shown in Fig. 1. The net or like guard 21 is extended, when the handlever 10 is drawn down as shown, by the rotation of the pinions 8, which cause the racks 5 and slide bars 1 to be projected from beneath the car platform. Coiled springs secured to the cross-rod 2 counterbalance the weight of the extended arms, and cause the parts to assume the position shown in broken lines, with the net folded adjacent to the front guard of the car, when the hand-lever 10 is released. In an alternative arrangement, the parts are made of tubular metal united by castings and T-pieces, and the coiled springs are dispensed with.
Patent GB-189818942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roofing.
Inventor: ALLEN ANDREW
Filed: 1898-09-05
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 18,942. Allen, A. Sept. 5. Roofs.-Flat roofs are constructed of boards covered with layers of felt, asphalt, paper, vulcanite, cement, or other composition, strengthened by sheets of woven wire or other fabric, which may be turned up the face of the wall, or built into the brickwork. Sand and gravel are placed over the covering, and are retained in place at the edge of the roof by an iron kerb K secured by a nut N working on a screw projecting from a plate or bracket P. Packing L of rope or the like may be laid on the flange of the kerb to prevent the roofing material from running into a gutter S, and a strip M of metal prevents the entrance of water behind the gutter. Fig. 4 shows a method of protecting the outlet Q leading to the gutter S by means of a curved perforated earthenware screen T.
Patent GB-189820603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinetoscopic and Cinematograph Apparatus, applicable also to Photographic Apparatus.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-09-29
Granted: 1899-09-29
Abstract: 20,603. Thompson, W. P., [Bagrachow, G.]. Sept. 29. Drawings to Specification. Shutters.-A kinetographic obturator, consisting of a pair of concentric drums pierced by single apertures, and revolving in opposite directions, is stated to be applicable for obtaining negatives.
Patent GB-189822180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres for Velocipede and other Road Wheels.
Inventor: MOORE ARTHUR CHARLES
Filed: 1898-10-21
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 22,180. Moore, A. C., and Brandon, G. Oct. 21. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-A caoutchouc tyre A is moulded with equally-spaced spherical &c. cavities B. The tyre may be moulded in halves, and the cavities may be lined with hollow caoutchouc balls. A layer C of canvas or a beading may be provided to increase the hold of the tyre on the rim.
Patent GB-189822755-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Knife Cleaner.
Inventor: OTTAWAY JAMES PHILIP
Filed: 1898-10-29
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 22,755. Ottaway, J. P. Oct. 29. Knives, cleaning. -The tray A contains a central ridge C, upon which the knife is held while it is rubbed by a hand-block D.
Patent GB-189824982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Overhead Electric Traction.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM ROSE
Filed: 1898-11-26
Granted: 1900-02-26
Abstract: 24,982. Smith, W. R. Nov. 26. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors in a suspended conduit. Conduits; conductors; collectors. - The supply and return conductors c, d are mounted in a horizontal overhead conduit a, slotted on the underside and s u pported at q from cables p or from brackets at curves. The current is taken by the flanged wheels f, g of a trolley, the wheels on the opposite sides being insulated and being connected through spring plates, acting as brushes, and flexible cables n, o to the motor on the vehicle. At the points a short length s of the conduit works laterally on a vertical hinge z on its roof, and is thrown to one side or the other by electromagnets n on the trolley engaging spring plates w on the sides of the conduit, either magnet being excited according to the desired direction. At crossings the conduits are mitred together on the same level, with insulated rail lengths and bye-pass wires. Hinged sections of the conduit are provided at intervals, so that the trolley may be introduced or removed from the conduit by means of a tray mounted on a telescopic stand on the vehicle. The flexible conductors n, o are led over adjustable weighted pulleys or a spring-wound drum to take up the slack.
Patent GB-189826292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dabbing Motions for Noble and other Combing Machines.
Inventor: STEPHENSON JONATHAN EDWARD
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 26,292. Stephenson, J. E. Dec. 13. Combing-machines.- The slide 2 of the dabbing-brush is attached to the upper end of a connecting- rod 6, the other end of which embraces a loose ring 8 on the crank-pin 9. Balls or rollers may be placed between the ring and crank-pin and connecting-rod respectively. To admit lubricant to the bearing, an inclined tube 15 is caused to dip into the lubricant in the bottom of the casing 3 as the crank revolves. A suitable baffle is provided for preventing the lubricant from being thrown out of the casing by the tube 15, and a spring block is employed for removing any oil which may be splashed on to the side of the connecting-rod 6. A large bearing 30 may be provided in the casing 3 to support the revolving crank disc.
Patent GB-189902445-A (GB)
Title: Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: BECK GEORGE JOHN
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 2445. Beck, G. J., and Keyworth, H. Feb. 3. Brakes for bicycles. The lever B, pivoted on the handle-bar and fitted with toggle-levers R, Fig. 2, is connected by a chain C passing under a pulley D on the fork crown and through a guide F, with one arm of a bell-crank lever H, the opposite arm of which communicates motion through a rod J to a rim brake K. The brake is normally kept out of action by a helical spring L encircling a guiderod and acting against a guide-block. A screw shackle M<1> serves for adjustment of the chain C.
Patent GB-189907616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Decoration of Articles of Porcelain and other Earthenware, Glass, and the like.
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 7616. Worcester Royal Porcelain Co. and Ranford, S. April 11. Gilding. - A design is printed or otherwise applied on biscuit or glazed porcelain, earthenware, glass, or the like, and this is then preferably fired, ordinary pigments being used such as will give a surface of a dead metallic appearance, incapable of being burnished. On this further ornamentation is transferred or applied by hand, using gold or other metallic material, after which the article is fired, and burnished with an agate-or other tool, giving bright metal on a dead metallic surface.
Patent GB-189909036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Windows to Facilitate Cleaning the same.
Inventor: CAREY FRANK CAREW
Filed: 1899-04-29
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 9036. Carey, F. C. April 29. Sliding bolts.-The sashes are divided vertically and hinged to sliding stiles c, to enable them to turn inwards for cleaning &c. Sliding bolts k, m secure the halves of the sashes together, and the hand e l<1> of the lower bolt may be arranged to fit behind the bead or frame when the sash is closed.
Patent GB-189912309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Storage Batteries and Methods of Preparing Electrodes therefor.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 12,309. Newton, P. A., [Knickerbocker Trust Co.]. June 13. Secondary batteries.-The battery is made of a cell A, Fig. 1, of insulating-material, a number of plates B which are positive on one side and negative on the other, and end plates C which are of one polarity only. The plates B may be provided with a non-conducting grid W, Fig. 2, or the plates may be made up of a number of hollow hexagonal discs f, Fig. 5, of non-conducting material filled with active material and united together by casting a frame M of asphalt around them, but the frames or grids may be dispensed with, and the active material be supported at its edges only. The electrolyte is preferably absorbed in tripoli stone, pumice, or the like.
Patent GB-189918377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conical Collars for Lathes and other Tools.
Inventor: NICKEL CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,377. Nickel, C. Sept. 12. Lathes.--The front bearing a of a lathe or other tool spindle is made cylindrical externally, so that it may move axially with the spindle to prevent jamming when end pressure is applied to the centre K. The wear between the bearing and cone C is taken up by a nut d on the spindle. The bearing is held against rotation by a spring wedge f. The rear bearing has an adjusting nut e. The end pressure is taken by a set-screw c in a bridge c<1>.
Patent GB-189920905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: HIRT GEORG
Filed: 1899-10-19
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 20,905. Hirt, G., and Horn, G. Oct. 19. Pistons.-The piston l of a gas or like motor forms the barrel of a pump and contains a piston 2. It receives a charge through the ports 4, 5 at the end of the outstroke and expels them into the igniter through ports 5, 6 at the end of the instroke.
Patent GB-189924887-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: DIGBY THOMAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 24,887. Digby, T. J. Dec. 14. Arc lamps for stage lighting or other purposes. Variation in the amount of light emitted to a projecting lens or reflector is effected by moving one electrode out of line with the other, independently of their ordinary longitudinal feed, which may be automatic. In the lamp shown in Fig. 1, the carbons are carried by screw clamps b, b<1>, d, insulated from blocks c, f, which slide on a frame g, g<1>, g<2>, when moved by a screw h geared to an ebonite hand-wheel h<4>, to regulate the arc. The lower clamp d is carried by two side rods f<1>, which slide in two cross-pieces f<2>, f<3> on the block f when moved by a handle f or may be fixed by a screw f<4>. Other adjusting-means may be used.
Patent GB-190004641-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Production of Gas for Regenerative Gas Furnaces.
Inventor: RICHARDS WILLIAM FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-03-12
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 4641. Richards, W. F. March 12. Gas-producers.-An injector is provided whereby a liquid hydrocarbon, such as petroleum, may be injected in a finely-divided state on to the hot fuel, for the purpose of carburetting the ordinary producer gas. The gas is intended for use in regenerative gas furnaces.
Patent GB-190006757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Expansible Pulleys.
Inventor: TEMPLE ROBERT
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 6757. Temple, R. April 10. Pulleys, expanding. The periphery of the pulley consists of a series of blocks r, guided at the ends in radial slots in a pair of discs o keyed to the shaft. The blocks are each formed with an inclined hole, through which passes one of the rods f of a skeleton cone d, e, f, which is movable along the shaft to expand or contract the pulley. When two such pulleys are used together in a speed gear, the rods are slightly bent outwards, to take up the slackness of the belt when the pulleys are at their mean diameters. The cones are moulded with the base of the one opposite the apex of the other, and are regulated by arms standing out at right-angles at opposite sides and at opposite ends of a bar, which works over a guidebar pivoted at one end and coupled to a spring at the other ; the regulating-lever is coupled by a link to one of the arms.
Patent GB-190010586-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Camera, more particularly intended for use in connection with Architectural Photography, for Measuring Angles.
Inventor: MILNER ERNEST
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 10,586. Milner, E. June 9. Cameras; measuring by.-Relates to a camera chiefly used for measuring angles in architectural photography. A pin-hole is preferably used instead of a lens. In the section of the camera shown in Fig. 3, the pin-hole lens is shown at c'. The photographic plate g<1> is pressed against a transparent screen g, on which a number of concentric circles are marked showing the angle which any point on the object makes with the line of view. The camera is levelled by means of screw feet, levels at right-angles being mounted on the top of the camera.
Patent GB-190013294-A (GB)
Title: A Paint or Enamel Tin or Pot Holder, or Grip-handle for Greater Convenience in Holding Paint or Enamel Tins or Pots when in use.
Inventor: IRBY GILBERT NEVILLE
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 13,294. Irby, G. N. July 24. Paint and like cans.-Relates to the construction of an appliance for holding paint or enamel tins or pots when in use. The holder is made from two pieces of wire twisted together and bent to form a handle, and with the free ends bent to form hooks to engage the top edge of the pot. The wire hooks are formed in a slightly-different shape from that shown in Fig. 3, when a straightsided pot is to be supported.
Patent GB-190013424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cars.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1900-07-25
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 13,424. Marks, G. C., [Vinel, G.]. July 25. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to the general arrangement, and comprises chiefly a belt-tensioning device which is operated by a hand-lever adapted also to apply a brake or brakes when the tension is released, but which is also capable of being operated for short stoppages by a pedal system, which may also apply a brake or brakes. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the gearing, Fig. 4 an elevation of the tension device, and Fig. 5 a similar elevation of a modification. Motion is communicated from the motor 6 at the front end of the car to a pulley 19, and thence can be transmitted by the belt 20 to a pulley 21 at the rear end, where the changespeed, reversing, and differential gear are situated. The belt-tightening pulley 42 is mounted in a fork projecting from a shaft 37, which fork can be raised and lowered by an arm 45 on a transverse shaft 46, on which is carried at one end the starting and stopping hand-lever 48. The connection between the arm 45 and the pulley fork is made by a spring 44 and hinged link so as to permit the fork to be raised independently of the lever 48 by a pedal 38 on the shaft 37. The shaft 37 also carries a pedal 39, and is furnished with arms to which cables 52, 56 are attached, by one of which a brake on the differential gear is operated, and by the other brakes on the wheels. The brake arms on the shaft 37 are also permanently connected to an arm on the shaft 46 by a cable 54, so that the brakes are equally applied by the hand-lever 48 or by the pedals. As shown in Fig. 5, the pedal 38 may be furnished with a locking pawl and sector and a supplementary releasing-pedal 58.
Patent GB-190014943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switch Boards for Telephone Stations.
Inventor: BAIRD MILTON IZATUS
Filed: 1900-08-21
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 14,943. Baird, M. I. Aug. 21. Switches.-Telephone switchboards are provided with jacks having returning- bars for automatically shifting the position of the plug under various circumstances. Fig. 6 shows the section of a jack in which 4 is a sliding rod provided with a returning-spring 5 and a steadying dash-pot or piston 7. The rod 4 is provided with grooves 13, 13<a>, 13<b> or with collars to enable the pawl 10 attached to the annunciator armature 11 to take up any of the desired positions. Fig. 6 shows the plug in the normal position before a call is made. On the receipt of a call the plug is pushed further out, and either hangs in an inclined position or falls clear, and is drawn to its socket by an arrangement of weight and flexible cord. On the receipt of a call, a short plug, or a plug similar to 3 but having a spring stop, is inserted in the jack to the middle or talking position. A long plug 3 is inserted in the jack of the subscriber wanted as far as possible, when a call can be sent ; the plug then moves to the supervisory position, until the receiver is taken off the hook, when the talking circuit is closed and the plug moves to the talking position. The plugs may be used with either central or local batteries and with or without supervisory signals.
Patent GB-190015226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinematographic Apparatus.
Inventor: PRESTWICH JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1900-08-27
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 15,226. Prestwich, J. A. Aug. 27. Magic-lanterns.-In an arrangement for adjusting the picture of kinematographic apparatus opposite the light aperture, the film-drawing mechanism is mounted on a vertical slide, adjustable on the main frame and movable by means of a rack and pinion. The Provisional Specification also describes arrangements of clips for securing the film-carrying spools to their spindles and for attaching the ends of the film to the spools.
Patent GB-190016137-A (GB)
Title: A Time and Instantaneous Shutter for Photographic Purposes.
Inventor: TATTERSALL HENRY PERCY
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1901-10-11
Abstract: 16,137. Tattersall, H. P. Sept. 11. Shutters.-Relates to a shutter adapted for instantaneous or time exposures. In setting the shutter, two sliding plates c, c<1> are lifted together by pulling up the rod f. The plate c<1> is held by a catch wand projection y<11>, and the plate c by a catch u<1> and projection z<1>. When the plates are raised, the piston-rod e' of a pneumatic cylinder e is at the same time pushed up. By 'pushing the stud x, the plate c' is released, and falling down under the action of the spring r, uncovers the lens. The piston-rod e<1> now descends, and, acting on a bent lever u at a definite interval, releases the shutter c, which closes the lens. For time exposures, the shutter is set at its slowest speed, and the stud x is pushed in to release the slide c<1>, and is then allowed to return in time to catch the plate c and hold it up, even after it is released by the pneumatic piston. The time of descent of the piston-rod e<1> is regulated by an airadmission valve t<1>, which is set by an external indicator acting on the lever l.
Patent GB-190016727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces.
Inventor: HARRINGTON BEAUMONT RICHARD
Filed: 1900-09-19
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 16,727. Harrington, B. R. Sept. 19. Steam-generator &c. furnaces.-The fire-chamber A is constructed of hopper shape, with a small grate b, so that the supply of air is limited to the actual requirements of combustion, a high temperature being thus obtained. The supply of air may be regulated by a slide c.
Patent GB-190100375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Brake Mechanism of Railway and other Wagons.
Inventor: EWART JOHN KNOX
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 375. Ewart, J. K. Jan. 7. Brakes, hand. The invention is applicable to the brake mechanism described in Specification No. 19,656, A.D. 1898. The lever F, connected as shown to the push rods C, is formed with a toothed sector F<1>, and is loose on the cross-shaft G to which the lever J having a projection J<1> is keyed. On depressing the lever J, the projection J<1> engages the heel F<2> of the lever F to apply the brakes, which are retained " on " by the pawl I. When the lever J is raised, the projection engages the projection I' on the pawl I, and knocks it clear of the sector F<1>. A lever similar to the lever J may be keyed on the other end of the shaft G, or the brakes may be applied from the opposite corner of the vehicle bv the pivoted lever J<2> and link J', in the present instance, or by securing the lever J<2> to the stud A. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the lever J is connected to the sector on the lever F by the slotted link 0, while in some cases the sector may be mounted on the stud A.
Patent GB-190104661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Tubular Metallic Oar.
Inventor: ROBISON JAMES ALBERT
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 4661. Robison, J. A. March 5. Oars.-The loom and handle are made of steel tubing, and the blade is made hollow, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The loom and blade are connected by an internal sleeve 10 brazed into them. The blade is of steel, and is strengthened by one or more longitudinal ribs, such as 7, Fig. 3, brazed or otherwise secured.
Patent GB-190104708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Light Bath Apparatus.
Inventor: OTTO ROBERT
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4708. Otto, R., and Otto, K. March 5. L i g h t, treating diseases with.-The usual reflecting mirrors in light baths are replaced by porcelain or glazed tiles secured by the plates d to which the lamps are attached.
Patent GB-190108503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery or Apparatus for Crushing or Breaking and Screening Stone, Ore, and like Materials.
Inventor: BAXTER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-04-25
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 8503. Baxter, W. H. April 25. Screening stone, ores, &c. in connection with crushing-apparatus of the vibrating-jaw type. Fig. 7 shows the construction of the feeding-end of the lower screen, into which the crushed material passes directly from the crushing-apparatus; the disc 22 is formed with conical mouthpiece 20 and with a flange 26 for the cylindrical screen C ; it may also have a flange 27 for a short outer screen 28 ; the supporting-arms 21 are adapted to propel the material forward. The tailings of this screen are elevated to the upper screen, the feeding-end of which is shown in Figs. 5 and 6 ; the disc 22 is formed with a conical mouthpiece and with a flange 26, which forms one of the pulleys upon which' the elevator belt H is supported ; the supporting arms 21 are in a plane at some distance from the face of the disc and the screen B is secured against the end of the arms.