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Patent GB-189800067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Electric Glow Lamps.
Inventor: GOVER HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1898-01-01
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 67. Gover, H. C., Proctor, C. F., and Pipkin, W. G. Jan. 1. Incandescent lamps, holders for. The insulating- body for a bayonet holder may be made in two parts B, B', shown in section in Fig. 4, fitting together on surfaces x. The part B is made with two recesses to contain the plunger carriers P. The parts are held together by the cylindrical casing of the holder, and a partlyconical cover screwed thereon. In a modification, the insulator is divided longitudinally into equal halves, each recessed to contain one plunger carrier. In another arrangement, Fig. 8, the insulation consists of a body B, formed so that the plunger carriers can be inserted from the top, and two other pieces F, which are placed over the plunger carriers and secured by the partly-conical cover C. The plunger carriers are wired before being placed in the insulators.
Patent GB-189801774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Ranges and Stoves.
Inventor: WEBB JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1898-01-22
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 1774. Webb, J. H. Jan. 22. Cooking-ranges, convertible close and open.- Relates to convertible close and open ranges, Fig. 1 showing a view from the back of the covering c. The hood is formed of flexible plates 3, 4 constructed of hinged sections as shown in Fig. 2, or of tubular sections united by flexible metal cords or tapes as shown in Fig. 3. When the hood is pushed back, the top and sides are guided by the rod 7 and grooves 5 respectively, and a stop 12 pushes up the door 2, which is hinged at the bottom to the sides of the hood. The extended hob a is provided with a boiler damper 10, and with slots 6 to admit the pipes 8.
Patent GB-189807630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Modelling Compositions or Compounds.
Inventor: SELLARS JOHN CARRINGTON
Filed: 1898-03-30
Granted: 1899-03-30
Abstract: 7630. Sellars, J. C. March 30. Plastic compositions.-A modelling-composition consists of six measures of heated dry clay, or twenty of sand, mixed with one of paraffin or other wax, any desired pigment, and a small quantity of gum and water.
Patent GB-189811079-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Automatically Moistening, Folding, and Sealing Envelopes.
Inventor: DUPAW JOSIAH
Filed: 1898-05-14
Granted: 1899-06-14
Abstract: 11,079. Dupaw, J. May 14. Damping envelopes.-Relates to a machine for damping and closing envelopes: Fig. 1 shows a perspective view. The envelope is passed between the rollers 17, 17<x>, and the flap passes between the rollers 15, 15<x>, one of which rotates in the water trough 16 and moistens the gummed surface. The envelope is carried on by the rolls 23, 23<x>, and the flap is folded over by a piece 29 of suitable shape. The last pair of rollers presses the flap upon the envelope. The upper rollers are provided with pressure springs. The machine may be driven by a treadle 13, by hand, or by other power.
Patent GB-189820954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tents.
Inventor: MAUDSLAY ATHOL EDWARD
Filed: 1898-10-05
Granted: 1899-10-05
Abstract: 20,954. Maudslay, A. E. Oct. 5. Tents.-The pole A has a metalbound hole at the bottom to fit over a long peg driven partially into the ground. The pole is reduced in diameter near the top, or is formed in two parts of different diameters, and a revoluble block C carrying radial. arms D, E, F, G rests on the shoulder thus formed. The arms are placed in corner pockets of the roof, which is centrally supported on the top of the pole, a spike passing through a hole in the roof. The walls are hooked or sewn to the roof and are pegged down at the bottom, but in very hot weather they may be dispensed with and guy ropes substituted. When the walls are not fastened to the ground, the tent may be turned round its pole to face in any direction.
Patent GB-189822822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat and other Pins.
Inventor: FARROW HERBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1898-10-31
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 22,822. Farrow, H. C. Oct. 31. Pins for hats &c. are made with a spiral portion, preferably near the head.
Patent GB-189824657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vices.
Inventor: WACHTL ANTON
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 24,657. Wachtl, A. Nov. 22. Vices.-The movable jaw A is fixed to a guiding- rail A', which passes through two apertures B', B' in the fixed part B of the vice. The tubular helical spring H protects the screw G from filings &c., and tends to hold the jaws apart.
Patent GB-189905821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Driving and Brake Mechanism of Cycles.
Inventor: PLAYER WILLIAM DREDGE
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 5821. Player, W. D., and Player, J. H. March 17. Driving-mechanism; brakes.-Relates to a freewheel driving-gear and a back-pedalling brake for cycles. A boss a<2> is screwed upon the end a<1> of the hub A of the driving-wheel, and there is also mounted upon this end a drum a<3> provided with one or more notches a' to receive spring-controlled wedges a<5>. The sprocket-wheel S fits loosely over the boss a<2> and the drum a<3>, and has a number of notches or ratchet teeth s<2> adapted to be engaged by the wedges a' when driving in the forward direction. A locking-washer B keeps the parts in position. On a flange s<3> of the sprocket-wheel S are a number of inclined recesses s<4> fitted with rollers &c. held in position by a flanged brake disc D provided with a groove for the rollers to run in. The disc D is mounted loosely by a left-hand screw-thread upon a collar E secured to the axle F. Upon back-pedalling, the rollers jam in the grooves and cause the disc D to travel upon the collar E into contact with a leather washer &c. H fitted to the washer B, which forms a braking- surface. An adjustable stop is provided to regulate the travel of the brake disc. In a modification, recesses in the flange of the socket wheel engage a pivoted pawl secured to the brake disc so as to apply the brake when back-pedalling. A locking- piece locks the boss a' to the sprocket-wheel when it is desired to dispense with a free wheel. The Provisional Specification describes a form of the invention in which the brake disc is connected to the gearing on back-pedalling, and is acted upon by a brake band.
Patent GB-189906893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coaling Stations or Depots.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 6893. Boult, A. J., [Correll, F.]. March 30. Loading and unloading, systems of. Fig. 1 shows a cross-section of the staith which is designed to enable coal to be transferred either from the loading or unloading point B to the store A, or in the reverse direction. An underground passage or chamber E is built below the stage, and lateral hopper-shaped chambers B', M communicate by shoots D with the chamber. An endless elevator F is arranged in the chamber to pick up the coal falling from the chambers B<1> and M, and transfer it to overhead hoppers H, from which it can be transferred either to the loading point B or the store A. as required. In a modification, several lines of rails B are used, and an elevator is employed to transfer ashes &c. to an overhead receptacle.
Patent GB-189907787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: DEGRANGE CLAUDE
Filed: 1899-04-13
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 7787. Degrange, C. April 13. Wooden wheels; spokes.-Means for strengthening the ends of the spokes of wooden wheels are shown in front elevation, section on the line E-F, and side elevation in Figs. 9, 10, and 11 respectively. The tenon a of the spoke b has a deep saw-cut d into which fits the webs r<1>, s<1> of two metal T-pieces r, s. The flanges r<2>, s<2> of these pieces project down the sides of the spoke, and are secured together by bolts c. In modifications, the web of one metal piece may extend across the spoke, the other metal piece being then dispensed with ; or the strengthening-piece may consist of a plain metal strip secured within the saw-cut. The tenon and the inserted metal piece may have a wedge-shaped cut into which a wedge is driven on assembling the wheel parts.
Patent GB-189909020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lift Valves, Safety Valves, and analogous Valves.
Inventor: BEVIS RESTAL RATSEY
Filed: 1899-04-29
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 9020. Bevis, R. R., and Gibson, J. H. April 29. Safety - valves.- Valves of large size for steamships and for other steam installations are fitted with flexible seats to prevent leakage. A sectional view of the rim of a safety-valve is shown in Fig. 7. The rim b of the valve works against a flexible seat a, which is a ring of phosphor bronze or similar material. A ring c secured to the casing d holds the seat in position, and a projecting stop e may be formed on the casing.
Patent GB-189911866-A (GB)
Title: New Compounds of Bismuth and their Preparation.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,866. Ellis, G. B., [Soc. Chimique des Usines du Rh¶ne, anciennement Gilliard, P. Monnet, et Cartier]. June 7. Medicinal preparations.-Normal double salts of bismuth with lactic and tannic acids and corresponding basic compounds, which are suitable for medicinal purposes, are prepared either by adding a solution of tannic acid to a solution of lactate of bismuth, or by digesting mono- or bi-tannate of bismuth with lactic acid. By these processes bismuth bilacto-monotannate, monolacto-bitannate, and monolacto-monotannate are prepared in the form of greenish yellow or yellow powders. Basic salts are obtained when excess of water is present in the reaction mixture. The tannic acids employed include gallotannic, morintannic, catechutannic, kinotannic, kolatannic, caffetannic, and cinchonatannic acids, and gallic acid.
Patent GB-189911887-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Means for Preventing Snow or Sand Drifts, especially applicable to Railroad Tracks.
Inventor: MEISSNER JOHANNES
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,887. Meissner, J. June 7. Drawings to Specification. Preventing snow and sand drifts on railways.- Walls built of cinders or like material and cement, strengthened or not with wire netting, are used for protecting railway cuttings &c. from drifting sand or snow. They are constructed by filling in the space between two rows of boards laid against uprights and clamped in place by bolts and nuts.
Patent GB-189917144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Washing Machines and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: LINDSAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-08-24
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 17,144. Lindsay, W. Aug. 24. Washing-machines.-Fig. 1 shows a vertical section. The receptacle B is secured to the toothed wheel B<3>, which is free to rotate on the stand A<6>, and is driven by pinion H<3> on the vertical rod H<2>. The dollies C, C' are secured to the straps D<3>, D' of the eccentrics E<1>, E<2>, mounted on the driving- shaft E, which is carried in bearings F<1>, F<2>, of the spring-pressed sliding piece F. In modifications, the eccentrics E', E<2> are replaced by double-throw cranks and by toggle-joint mechanism.
Patent GB-189918264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Refractory Materials.
Inventor: SCHMIDT FRANZ
Filed: 1899-09-09
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 18,264. Schmidt, F. Sept. 9. Refractory substances. - Mixtures containing carbon together with refractory substances, such as magnesite, are raised to a glowing heat in retorts and exposed to the action of carburetted gases or vapours, carbon being deposited within the materials. The mixture may be in a loose or moulded form, and the carbon may be in the form of coke, charcoal, turf-charcoal, &c. The carburetted gases may be replaced by hydrocarbons of the fatty and aromatic series &c., which, when heated, develop carburetted gases. The resulting product is applicable as a refractory material.
Patent GB-189919153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sleeve Links.
Inventor: SMITH CHARLES
Filed: 1899-09-23
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 19,153. Smith, C., and Pepper, E., [trading as Smith & Pepper]. Sept. 23. Sleeve-links. - The fetter a is curved to enable the heads b, c to lie in the required position. The head c is removable, and the head b may likewise be removable, or may be fixed, as shown. According to the construction illustrated, the head c is attached bv a bayonet-joint fastening comprising a pin c<3> engaging in an L- shaped slot under the influence of the spring d. In a modification, a hook is provided on the fetter a and an eye on the head c. In another modification, a conical head on the end of the fetter is engaged by a pair of sliding plates mounted in the head c and actuated by springs.
Patent GB-190002078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Toy Cannons, Applicable to Toy Guns and Pistols.
Inventor: BARTLETT EDWIN DREW
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2078. Bartlett, E. D. Feb. 1. Toy guns and pistols, preferably having barrels 1 of thin drawn metal tubing, are devised for projecting corks or plugs 2 by the vaporization o f water or spirit in the bore of the gun. The vaporization is effected by the application of heat. In imitation of a breech-loader, a separate receptacle containing the liquid may be inserted at the breech. In place of a match for heating the barrel, a pan may be provided for carrying cotton wool saturated with spirit. Two or more rotating barrels may be provided. A powder may be inserted in the muzzle to produce smoke,
Patent GB-190002212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: PERITZ WILLI
Filed: 1900-02-03
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 2212. Peritz, W. Feb. 3. Drawings to Specification. Globes for electric arc lamps are sealed or stoppered, and either contain an inert gas or are exhausted as completely as possible, to prevent combustion of the electrodes.
Patent GB-190004834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Machinery or Apparatus for Cutting Sheets of Rubber and other Material into Strips and for Joining such strips, specially applicable in connection with the Manufacture of Pneumatic Tyres for Cycles and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: PFISTER VALENTINE
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 4834. Pfister, V., and Addyman, J. W. March 14. Tyres, pneumatic. -Relates to apparatus suitable for cutting strips of rubber for inner tubes, and for cutting and joining together strips for the outer covers. In making outer covers of tyres, a sheet of rubber wound on the drum a<1> is cut into strips by wheels j<1> acting against the drum e<1>. These strips are then carried down the table q, and are pressed by the roller r on to a second sheet of rubber, which passes from the drum a<2> to the drum e<2> and is cut into strips by wheels j<2>. The first set of strips, which are narrower than the second set, may be cut from a sheet of rubber of the same size, in which case the intermediate portions are led away round the drum l and worked up again. Another plan is to cut the narrower strips from a smaller sheet, in which case they are guided apart during their passage over the table q. The uniting of the strips is effected by the pressure of the roller r against the drum e<2>, the roller r being actuated by the spring t, the strength of which is adjusted by the screw u. When newly-manufactured sheets of rubber are operated on, pressure alone is sufficient to unite the strip?, or otherwise a steam pipe v or a steam-heated box of triangular section may be used to beat the rubber, or a cementing-s olution may be applied by means of a roller. The joined strips are cross-cut into lengths by apparatus carried by arms w, wbich during the cutting are locked to and carried up by the drum e<2>. The wheel effecting the cross-cut is operated by suitable means, and may cut in both directions or in one direction only. Fig. 3 illustrates the latter arrangement, according to which the wire rope 17, which actuates the cutter-carriage, causes the cutting-wheel j<3> to be depressed during the forward stroke and raised clear of the material during the return. Special mechanism is described for operating the cuttercarriage and for locking and releasing the arms w at the required intervals.
Patent GB-190006292-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Harness
Inventor: RUSSELL JOSEPH FITZMAURICE
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 6292. Russell, J. F. April 4. Materials.-Traces &c. are strengthened by catgut arranged longitudinally between the layers of leather.
Patent GB-190006934-A (GB)
Title: Combined Belt and Braces or Suspenders.
Inventor: BLOOMER HOWARD JASPER
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 6934. Bloomer, H. J. Sept. 15, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Belts; braces.-Relates to an article which can be worn either as a belt or as braces. Fig. 1 shows it as a pair of braces, and Fig. 2 as a belt. The two straps 1, 2 have buckles 7 at the front ends, which, when the article is worn as braces, are engaged with holes 5, and, when worn as a belt, they are engaged with holes 6. The tabs 18, 19 are attached to I-shaped loops 17 and 17<a>, by which they are connected to suitable suspensory devices 3, 9, 10. The front suspensory devices 9, 10 resemble hooks, and one of them 9 has an open neck and reduced bill-like part, while the other 10 has a reduced neck and open bill-like part, so that they can be interlocked to form a clasp or fastening for the belt, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190013456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Chain Gear for Motor Cars and other Machinery and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: BRAMPTON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1900-07-26
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 13,456. Brampton, C. H. July 26. Chain-wheels for motor cars &c. For working with toothed chains of the construction shown, chain-wheels with recesses round their rims and with or without shrouds are employed.
Patent GB-190015677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Racks or Stands for Holding Penholders and similar Articles.
Inventor: WILSON JOHN
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 15,677. Wilson, J., and Ferguson, R. Sept. 4. Pen and pencil trays and stands.-Fig. 1 shows a side view, and Fig. 3 a vertical section of a holder for pens, pencils, paint brushes, crochet and knitting needles, and similar articles. The articles are placed in recesses b of the discs a, fixed to the rotary spindle c, which is mounted on the piece d secured to the foot f. Curved supports e prevent the articles at the lower portions of the discs a from falling. The Provisional Specification states also that discs may be employed to prevent longitudinal movement of the articles.
Patent GB-190017785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sandals.
Inventor: BRETT FRANCIS ALFRED
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 17,785. Brett, F. A., and Dalton, F. A. Oct. 6. Sandals.-Relates to the arrangement of the straps so that they afford support to the foot, and are easily adjustable to suit a large or small foot. To the sole are sewn the broad tapering side straps b, which are secured by a strap and buckle over the instep, and are lined with some stiffening-material to give support to the arch of the foot. To the toe is sewn a strap d, divided towards the rear into two d' and d<2>. The part d' passes through an opening in the side strap b, is bent round the heel, and is passed through an opening in the other side strap, and then buckled to the strap d<2>, which also passes through an opening in the side strap.
Patent GB-190100770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Locks and Fastenings.
Inventor: EICHER HARRY WALTER
Filed: 1901-01-11
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 770. Eicher, H. W., Will, H. G., and Duncombe; G. H. Jan. 11. Sliding bolts; locks, key.-Cylinders 4 are screwed to a face-plate 1. The upper cylinder contains a sliding bolt 9, guided in a partition 12 and provided with arms 10 connected to a head 9<a> against which bear springs 8 secured to the end of the cylinder. Ratchet plates 13, each formed of a body and prong pieces, slide upon the inner surfaces of the arms 10, and engage a ratchet - wheel 18 secured to the knob spindle 19. When the knob is turned to release the bolt, the plates 13 move in opposite directions, until the end of a plate comes in contact with the head 9<a>, and thereby moves the bolt. The springs 8 return the bolt to the locking position. The locking - bolt 20 slides within a partition 21 in the lower cylinder, and is provided with recesses 25 engaged by a projection 24 on a rod 22 held in position by the end plate of the cylinder. A stem 26 on the bolt is adapted to be lifted by a key so that either of the recesses 25 may be brought to engage the projection 24, according to whether the bolt is to be shot or retracted. A spring 28 holds the bolt in engagement with the projection. Holes are bored in the edge of the door to receive the cylinders, the whole being secured by screws passing through the face-plate.
Patent GB-190100954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Circular Knitting Machines
Inventor: MORLEY THOMAS
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 954. Morley, T. Jan. 15. Circular knitting-machines.-The object of the invention is to produce on a plain machine a ribbed instep and plain foot, .The ribbed leg is first knitted on a rib machine, and then run on the plain machine. The rib needles 1 alternate with the cylinder needles 2 in such manner as to produco the required pattern of rib, and are preferably carried in tricked needle holders 3, which may be cast with the cylinder or which may be separate ; in the latter case they have tails 5 held in place by clamp rings 6. In running on the ribbed legs all the needles are at the same height. The rib needles are now transferred, in the way shown in Figs. 3 and 4, to tricks in a half dial provided with the usual supports and cams, no separate transferring-points being thus necessary. The heel is now knitted on the cylinder needles, and the foot on both plain and rib needles, thus producing a plain sole and ribbed instep. The needle holders 3 may carry two rib needles, if desired.
Patent GB-190102239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes for Road Vehicles, Gun Carriages, Railway Rolling Stock, and the like.
Inventor: ALLEN GEORGE VERNON
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1902-02-01
Abstract: 2239. Allen, G. V., and Schumacher, J. E. Feb. 1. Brakes.-Relates to brakes which are applied automatically when the draw strain is relaxed and are suitable for ambulance vans, ammunition wagons, carriages, carts, gigs, timber and other wagons, and gun carriages. Fig. 5 shows the application to a gun carriage. The pivoted brake blocks k are adjustably connected by rods p to links q fitted to the links r carried by the shaft s and supporting the axles v on which the wheels c are mounted. The bracket x has a horizontal arm z and a depending arm y connected to the draw-bar by the rod 1. When the draw-bar is in tension, the shaft s is vertically over the axles v, but, on relaxation of the pull, the parts assume the position shown, the body of the vehicle is slightly lowered, and the brakes are applied. The blocks may be locked " on " by causing the underside of a pivoted loop to engage the upper side of the arm z. In the application to wagons, the wheels are brought against fixed brake blocks k, Fig. 9, the raising or lowering of the body being effected in the manner previously described.
Patent GB-190103755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Sack Elevators.
Inventor: GRATTON DAVID THOMAS
Filed: 1901-02-21
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 3755. Gratton, D. T. Feb. 21. Hoists.- Relates to portable sack elevators comprising a frame mounted on wheels and a stage which can be elevated on the frame. Improved means for preventing the stage from running back comprise a ratchet - wheel E geared to t h e chain - wheel and normally engaged by a pin D connected to a lever I. When the lever I is moved to disengage the pin, its arm I<2> acts on a brake on the ratchetwheel or on a disc secured thereto.