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Patent GB-189713272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Massage Apparatus.
Inventor: HALLBERG KARL VIKTOR
Filed: 1897-05-28
Granted: 1897-08-14
Abstract: 13,272. Hallberg, K. V. May 28. Massage.-A massage appliance consists of a handle A with a central spindle B, connected at one end to a flexible shaft C, and provided at the other with an adjustable arm D, jointed to another arm E having a spherical enlargement G forming the contact-piece. T h e arm E p a s s e s through a central hole in a ferrule F, and when the spindle is rotated a circular or curved motion is given to the contactpiece. In a modification, the arm E is connected directly to the spindle, means being provided for adjusting the angle between the two.
Patent GB-189715429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Velocipedes.
Inventor: MURRAY KENNETH SUTHERLAND
Filed: 1897-06-29
Granted: 1898-07-29
Abstract: 15,429. Murray, K. S. June 29. Driving-mechanism for bicycles &c. Consists in combining sun-and-planet gearing with the cranks and pedals of velocipedes to form variable - speed gears. Fig. 1 shows one form of the invention. Asun-wheel c mounted to rotate in the bottom bracket and provided with a ring of sprocket teeth e for the usual chain, is geared with a planetwheel b, which is provided with a long spindle s<1> mounted to rotate in a sleeve a<1> formedattheend of the cranka. The wheel b and crank a are provided with inter-engaging projections, as shown, so that the wheel b may be frictionally connected to the crank when desired. A threaded sleeve l is rigidly fixed to the spindle s<1> and arranged to slide over the sleeve a<1>. Bearings o are arranged between a washer p and the end of the sleeve a<1>, and a spring is arranged within the sleeve to press the wheel b against the crank. The pedal d is mounted on the ball bearings f<1>, f<2>, lock nuts r<2>, s holding the parts in position. A foot-plate or frame m is pivoted on the pedal and provided with a half-nut for engaging the screwed sleeve l. When the wheel b is pressed into contact with the crank by the action of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1, the whole of the parts rotate together to give a slow speed. To obtain a high speed, the pedal is turned over and the foot-plate m is pressed downwards, causing the half-nut to engage with the threaded sleeve l. This causes the sleeve l and spindle s<1> to move longitudinally until the wheel b is released from the crank a and the lock nut s has impinged against the pedal frame and locked it to the wheel b. The pedal is now held horizontal, and rotation of the wheel b prevented by pressure of the foot, as the crank rotates, thus forming an epicyclic gear to impart an increased speed to the wheel c and chain ring e. To change the speed, the pedal is again turned over and the foot-plate m is thrown out of operation. One or both cranks may be fitted with the gearing as described. Toe or heel plates may be fitted to the pedal to assist in keeping it in the horizontal position. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which the planetwheel b is geared with the sun-wheel c through intermediate wheels c<2>, c<1>, and the sun-wheel c is bolted to a plate e<1> carrying the chain ring e. The planet-wheel b is locked either to the crank a or the pedal to change the speed of the gear by means of a sliding clutch e<1> moved by means of a foot-plate m<1>. The wheels are enclosed within the crank, as shown. In this case, the cranks run loose and may serve as foot-rests when the clutch is in the central position.
Patent GB-189717033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings of Railway Rolling Stock and the like.
Inventor: MACDERMOTT CHARLES
Filed: 1897-07-19
Granted: 1897-08-28
Abstract: 17,033. Macdermott, C., and Turri, G. G. July 19. Couplings, non - automatic. - One link C of the coupling - chain is made in the form of an isosceles triangle, which allows the chain to be slack when coupling, as shown in Fig. 1, and which allows the chain to be readily tightened for running as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-189718261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sliding Drawers, Trays, and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-08-05
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 18,261. Boult, A. J., [Razy, L.]. Aug. 5. Type cases.-On the sides of drawers or sliding trays are fitted blocks f having inclined edges f<2> which work between the correspondingly-inclined edges a<2> of recesses in the sides a of a skeleton slide. The sides a are connected at back and front by bars or by a complete bottom. Blocks c on the slides engage grooves d in the sides of the case. On pulling out the drawer as soon as the part f<2> engages the part a<2> the slide is drawn out. When the drawer is fully pulled out it is supported only by the slide. The drawer may have a hinged front such as P, or no front, or the front may be hinged to the frame. The invention is applicable to slides for filing papers, type cases, &c.
Patent GB-189718636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: SELF JOHN
Filed: 1897-08-11
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 18,636. Self, J., and Shulver, A. Aug. 11. Tyres, pneumatic. - Between the air tube and the outer cover is placed a soft rubber band a which is arranged so as to be unstretched even when the air tube is fully inflated. The band is preferably doub!e, and may be attached to the air tube or cover. In a modification, it is replaced by a part of the air tube which remains unstretched when the air tube is inflated.
Patent GB-189722087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: PHILLIPS CHARLES EDWARD NEWMAN
Filed: 1897-09-27
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 22,087. Phillips, C. E. N. Sept. 27. Tobacco pipes.-The stem and mouthpiece are formed with enlarged bores or chambers to receive a trap formed of the two detachable parts C, D, having closed ends and smoke passages such as E, F. The enlarged part of the trap fits into the mouthpiece at G.
Patent GB-189728677-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Regulating the Quantity of Fluid Supplied to a Closed Vessel, Reservoir, or Container.
Inventor: PRESTWICH JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-12-04
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 28,677. Prestwich, J. Dec. 4. Lift valves for regulating the quantity of fluid supplied to a closed vessel. The casing c of the ball or float valve a constituting the invention is mounted airtight in the top of the closed vessel f, which at its lower end has a pipe f<1> connected to a valve serving both as an inlet or flushing valve, such as is described in Specification No. 28,675, A.D. 1897. When the level of the fluid admitted through the pipe f<1> to the vessel f rises above the lower end of the tube d, the pressure of the imprisoned air forces the fluid up this tube and closes the ball or float valve a. The pressure of the air confined in the vessel then increases until it equals that of the inflowing fluid, whereupon the supply of the latter ceases. Any failure in the action of the valve a is indicated by the overflow of the fluid from the pipe g. The length of the tube d in the vessel f determines the quantity of fluid supplied to the vessel at one time, and the tube d may be interchangeable. The appliances may be manufactured with tubes of such length and so marked that they can be cut down to admit the desired quantity of fluid.
Patent GB-189729515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tree and Analogous Guards.
Inventor: PEACEY CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1897-12-14
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 29,515. Peacey, C. Dec. 14. Tree guards are formed of sheet metal a supported on feet c, and have the overlapping edges secured together by bolts, hooks, or similar fastenings. The metal at the upper edge is serrated and bent outwards to form a spiked collar a<4>. The guard may be perforated as shown at a<6>.
Patent GB-189801504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Securing Covers or Lids to Boxes and Similar Receptacles.
Inventor: WITTWER OSKAR
Filed: 1898-01-19
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 1504. Wittwer, O. Jan. 19. Fastenings for boxes &c. The lid is fastened without nails &c. to allow the box, case, &c. to be repeatedly used. The lid D, Fig. 2, slides in grooves in the box sides, the grooves having widened ends N<1> to allow the lid to be lifted or sprung to disengage the slat A from the front W of the box when opening the lid. To keep the lid down, a bar R, pivoted on the lid, is turned so that its ends engage with the grooves. To avoid grooving the sides, the form shown in Fig. 2<a> is used. A frame H is attached to each end of the box, the lid resting on the sides and front, and butting against the back W<1>, being guided in its movement by the frames. To keep the lid down, bars R, R' are inserted as shown, the latter being fixed. The bar R may be secured in position by a gummed &c. band or by lead wire.
Patent GB-189803944-A (GB)
Title: Mandolins.
Inventor: SIMPSON ROY BERKELEY
Filed: 1898-02-17
Granted: 1899-05-17
Abstract: 3944. Simpson, R. B., and Kaye, W. E. Feb. 17. Mandolins.-The sound-holes F, F are placed symmetrically at the sides of the instrument, and may be of the shape shown or otherwise. By this arrangement the length of the finger-board may be increased and also the number of frets, which are formed of steel and are low and narrow. A U-shaped brace E is mortised into the neck M and into the ends of the ribs, passing through the reinforcing-strip H". The braces A, A' are glued to the sounding-board, and are mortised into the reinforcing-strip H" and the shell H<1> and reach to the jacket H. These braces are cut away to allow free passage to the base-bar B, which is glued, a little to the left, to the sounding-board. D, D, d, d are other braces for the delicate parts of the sounding-board arranged along the nodal lines. The sounding-board is thinned down on the treble side, and bars C, C, set at an angle, are glued to it, one of such bars being cut away over the bass-bar B.
Patent GB-189806464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Oxidising of Oils.
Filed: 1898-03-16
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 6464. Rosenblum, S. G., and Commercial Ozone Syndicate. March 16. Fatty oils, oxidizing. Relates to the oxidation of drying-oils to produce quick - drying oils for paints &c., semi - solid products for use in the manufacture of linoleum, &c. Mixtures of equal proportions of linseed oil and cotton-seed or rape oil are used, and are subjected to the action of ozone and of suitable dryers, preferably in the apparatus described in Specification No. 9529, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189806694-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gear Case for Velocipedes.
Inventor: RICHARDS WILLIAM FRANK
IPC: B62J13/04
Filed: 1898-03-19
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 6694. Richards, W. F. March 19. Gear cases for bicycles &c. The frame a, c is fixed to the lower stay tube by clips j as usual. The part c is connected to the clips by screws d, so that their rotation adjusts the width of the case. The curved ends of the frame may telescope together. The cover can be formed in a single piece which is folded over the frame c. It is provided with eyes in the edges to engage with studs i, and the edges are strengthened with metal strips. The cover is placed over the frame when the latter is contracted, and the screws are then turned so as to pull the cover tight. The ends of the cover may be made separate and connected by tongues and grooves, lacing, &c. with the body. The cover may be of leather or leather combined with celluloid &c.
Patent GB-189808441-A (GB)
Title: Electric Recording System for Navigational Purposes.
Inventor: JAEGER CHARLES LUDWIG
Filed: 1898-04-09
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 8441. Jaeger, C. L. April 9. Recording signals. - Relates to apparatus for registering on a rotating disc or travelling band by means of sparks from an induction coil the position of the compass, the reading of the log, the speed of the ship by the rotations of its propeller, the direction of revolution of the engine, and the duration of signals such as whistles. The disc or band is moved uniformly by clockwork, so that the register shows the time at which the various records have been made. The registering- disc C, Fig. 1, is rotated by the gear 15, 26, 25, 24, 23 driven by a pawl 22 on an armature lever 21 of an electromagnet 20. A clock makes contact every second for this magnet. An insulating-disc 6 of mica has a radial slot and holes below a conductor E which is connected to one terminal of the induction coil's secondary circuit. The terminals l, l<1> l<2>, &c. lead to the other terminal of the coil. In the case of signal keys for registering the duration of whistles &c., the pressing of the key closes circuit through the instrument, and a stream of sparks will continue as long as the key remains depressed, and will trace a proportional line on the registering-disc.
Patent GB-189814029-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sweat-cloth or Towel for use in Athletics, Sports, and like purposes.
Inventor: HILLER AGNES
Filed: 1898-06-24
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 14,029. Hiller, A. June 24. Towels or sweat cloths for athletes &c. are made of two layers a, a<1> of fabric filled with absorbent, disinfectant, or antiseptic material b.
Patent GB-189823099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cinematographs.
Inventor: HOLMES EDWARD
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 23,099. Holmes, E. Nov. 3. M a g i c - lantern apparatus.- Safety appliances in kinematographs for preventing ignition of the film when stationary in the path of the illuminating rays. A shutter a, as soon as the apparatus is operated, uncovers the aperture through which the light passes. To effect this, a cord-pulley g is secured to the spindle or hingepin f of the shutter and provided with the band h which also passes round the larger wheel i secured to a rotating spindle of the apparatus. Owing to the looseness of the driving-band, the latter, as soon as the shutter is raised in contact with the stop j, slips round the pulleys, but allows the shutter to drop immediately on a checking taking place in the normal working of the apparatus.
Patent GB-189901415-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Raising Sunken Vessels and other Bodies, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: NILSSON AUGUST EDVARD
Filed: 1899-01-20
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 1415. Nilsson, A. E. Jan. 20. Sunken ships &c., raising.-Lifting-pontoons A are connected to the sunken vessel B by cables C, air is forced into the vessel by a force pump D, and water is pumped out of the vessel by a suction pump E. The leaks in the vessel are stopped by mats, boards, oakum, and sawdust, applied externally, and held in place by external water pressure. The pontoon chains are hauled in as the vessel is gradually raised. The pumps D, E are mounted on a lighter or salvage vessel, and communicate by means of hose pipes F, G with the top and bottom of the vessal B.
Patent GB-189909769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Hammers and Rivetting Apparatus.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 9769. Haddan, R., [Boyer, J.]. May 9. Riveting. -A portable riveter has a pneumatic hammer S and a holderon F connected to a yoke, bar, or other frame by clamps N, Fig. 4. The clamps are attached to the frame by sockets 0 and lugs P, and adjustably clamped by bolts d to cylindrical lugs M on the hammer and holderon. The snaps J are held in place by springs L, Fig. 2<a>, locked by spring rings K. The hammer m a y b e o f similar construction to that described in Specification No. 24,165, A.D. 1896, and has a piston W to strike the snap. The motive fluid is admitted through a pipe X<1> and ports Wl to move the hammer forward in the cylinder Q, and at the same time to reciprocate the piston W in the usual way. Exhaust takes place through passages and ports E<1>, G<1>, H<1>. The clamps may be adjustable on the frame or bar instead of on the hammer and holder-on.
Patent GB-189912919-A (GB)
Title: Improved Wood Planing, Moulding, and Taking Out of Wind Machine, with Automatic Feed.
Inventor: BASTOW SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,919. Bastow, S., and Jessop, H. M. June 21. Planing and moulding ; tongueing and grooving.-Relates to a machine adapted for taking wood out of wind, planing and moulding, &c., special cutters for tongueing and grooving being described. A set of rollers B, which support the wood U, are mounted in frames D supported on springs and free to cant so as to accommodate themselves to the twisted surface of the wood. The blocks which support the springs are mounted on the shaft E. The feed-rollers U are all connected by chain gearing, and are driven from the shaft J by a chain K with a tension roller N<1> to allow for different thicknesses of wood. The table B<1> of the rotary cutter A<1> is fixed to the canting frame of the last roller B. An adjustable fence with canting rollers is used to guide the wood sideways. Lateral rotary cutters C' and top rotary cutters D<1> are mounted in suitable positions. A rotary cutter for tongueing is shown in half section in Fig. 6. It is made up of three discs, the two outer discs F<1> and G<1> being recessed to receive the middle cutter disc E. The cutting-edges of the central disc are thus somewhat wider than the top of the tenon or tongue cut.
Patent GB-189914860-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Water Velocipede.
Inventor: BAGGALEY EDWIN
Filed: 1899-07-19
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 14,860. Baggaley, E. July 19. Water velocipedes.-The hull or body consists of a central frame, such as shown in Fig. 1, to which are attached airtight casings F, F, as shown in Fig. 6. The central frame is provided with a boxlike structure B, to contain the driving-gear, which, when a screw propeller is fitted, is of the form shown. Paddle-wheels may, however, be substituted mounted on a shaft below the crank shaft D. Wells G are provided in the airtight casings for the occupant's feet. Fig. 3 shows the usual method of steering, but an additional rudder may be fitted at the bow.
Patent GB-189920283-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Air-heating Furnace for Drying Casting Boxes or Moulds.
Inventor: BACHMANN JEAN
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 20,283. Bachmann, J., and Caracristi, M. Oct. 10. Casting and moulding.-Relates to a portable furnace for use in drying casting- boxes or moulds, to be placed on a mould for the purpose of delivering a stream of hot air into it. The furnace is oval in horizontal section, and is divided by a partition c into a fireplace 1 and a dust - collecting chamber 2. Air is supplied by a fan at h, and part of it passes below the grate, while the remainder is conducted through the passage n into the hollow cover b, through which it passes round the fuel-charging opening f<1>, as shown by arrows, issuing into the top of the chamber 1. Thence it passes into the chamber 2, under the hood d, and down the pipe g<1> into the mould. Dust deposited in the chamber 2 is removed through the door m, and a clinkering-door and inspection window are provided. The air inlet h is fitted with a regulating-valve i. The furnace may be carried from place to place by handles o.
Patent GB-189922124-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Manufacture of an Aërated Beverage.
Inventor: HENDERSON GEORGE
Filed: 1899-11-06
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 22,124. Henderson, G. Nov. 6. Gasogenes and seltzogenes.-Relates to apparatus for making effervescent beverages in a drinking- vessel by the union of an acid and alkaline liquid. The liquids are contained in separate compartments of one casing A, Fig. 1, or in two separate vessels, and the compartments or vessels are connected by a pipe coupling E, in which is a cock F, Figs. 1 and 3, having a spigot H provided with two bores I separated by a web J, so that the liquids do not come into contact until they enter the drinking- vessel.
Patent GB-190003660-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Letter Copying Machine.
Inventor: MANKIEWICZ EUGEN JOHANNES
Filed: 1900-02-24
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 3660. Mankiewicz, E. J. Feb. 24. Copying documents &c.-Relates to apparatus by which several copies may be taken from one letter or document. A number of copying-apparatus are combined, and may be placed one above the other as shown at I, II, III, in each of which the copying paper p passes from a roll through the water trough i to and between the rollers a, b. The letter to be copied is passed successively between the pairs of rollers a, b, the paper p, after the copies are taken, passing on to travelling supports h, and being cut into sheets by a cutting-disc s on a traversing carriage q operated by a screw shaft m and gearing n. The rollers a, b are driven by a sliding rack f operated by a pinion e and crank handle. The length of the toothed portion is such as to drive each pair of rollers the distance required by the letter to be copied, and may be made adjustable by a removable tooth piece for long or short documents. A toothed rack l on the rack f drives the gearing n, after the rollers a, b have stopped. Ratchet gear may be provided for throwing one or more of the apparatus out of operation, and for preventing rotation of the rollers a, b as the rack f rises. Sprocket or other gear may be employed for driving the rollers a, b, &c. in place of the rack &c. The rollers b are pressed against the rollers a by levers c, c', c' adjusted by nuts on the screwed rod c<3>. For copying from both sides of the documents, a double set of copying-apparatus is employed, with the rollers a of the various pairs placed together, the letter being passed between the pairs successively.
Patent GB-190007475-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Pump for Pneumatic Tired Wheels.
Inventor: HENNING HENRY HERBERT
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 7475. Henning, H. H. April 23. Wheels with air-compressing appliances.-Relates to inflating a pneumatic tyre by means of the motion of the vehicle. An inflating-pump A is attached to the rim R of the vehicle wheel by a thumb-nut on the clip B, and is connected to the inflating-valve by a tube C, a safety-valve D being provided. The end G of the piston-rod carries a roller F, which is pressed by a spring E in the pump against a track L fixed to the frame. A stay H, clipped to the rim at K, supports the end of the piston-rod as it oscillates during the revolution of the wheel. The pump is thrown out of action by engaging a pin and hook placed on the oscillating and fixed parts respectively.
Patent GB-190011272-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of and Apparatus for Preventing the Premature Starting of Electric Motors or the like used in connection with Electric Lifts.
Inventor: HOFBAUER JOHANN
Filed: 1900-06-21
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 11,272. Hofbauer, J. June 21. Lifts; locking gear at floors.-Relates to (1) apparatus for preventing the starting of the motor so long as a well door is open, and (2) means for gradually starting the motor as the door is shut. Each well door carries an a r m m through which, and a contact d, the motor circuit is completed when all the doors are closed. When any one door is open, the circuit is broken. All the doors being closed except one, the closing of this completes the circuit in succession through the contacts b, c, d, thus gradually cutting out the resistances r and starting the motor.
Patent GB-190014692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lanterns for Public Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: SUGG WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1900-08-16
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 14,692. Sugg, W. T. Aug. 16. Incandescent gas lamps for street and public lighting. The usual flap or door for the insertion of the lamplighter's torch is replaced by an opening O, which is normally closed by a ball or rolling valve E. The arrangement of the opening O and the valve E in a cradle D facilitates the insertion of the lamplighter's torch and ensures the closing of the opening as soon as the lighting-torch is withdrawn, thereby preventing the entrance of gusts of wind &c. and the consequent damage to the mantle. The lighting-torch is guided so as not to come into contact with the mantle by a wire F, which also serves to prevent the valve E from being pushed entirely out of the cradle D.