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Patent GB-189810420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plastic Covered Eyelets of Special Form.
Inventor: NORMAN CHARLES EDWARD VAN
Filed: 1898-05-06
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 10,420. N o r m a n , G. E. van. May 6. Eyelets are made elongated in form and have the heads covered with celluloid or other plastic material.
Patent GB-189812054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Pedestals for Water Closets.
Inventor: INNES GEORGE DONALD
Filed: 1898-05-27
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 12,054. Innes, G. D. May 27. Pedestal closets are made of two parts a and b, which can be bolted together adjustably to regulate the height o f the closet seat.
Patent GB-189812189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Manufacturing Indented Wire-nails.
Inventor: CROMBIE WILLIAM ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1898-05-28
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 12,189. Crombie, W. A. E., and Allen, H. O. May 28. Nails, making. Relates to mechanism for feeding and indenting the wire previous to the heading and pointing operations, which may be performed by any suitable mechanism. The wire W is indented so that it has the form described in Specification No. 18,250, A.D. 1896, or other similar form, by segments a, a provided with toothed grooves. The grooves may be in removable pieces a<6>, a<6> dovetailed to the segments. The segments are geared together and are pivoted, preferably by pivots with eccentric adjustment, to the carriage a<2>. The feedpawl b is pivoted to another carriage b<1>, and these two carriages are moved towards and from one another by links E', E<2> connected to an arm E on a rock shaft. A spring a<8> tends to bring the segments back into position.
Patent GB-189816254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Linotype Machines.
Inventor: MUEHLEISEN CARL
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 16,254. Muehleisen, C. July 26. Linotype machines.- Relates to improvements in linotype machines of the character described in Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890, and consists in the provision of one or more additional magazines and keyboards delivering to the same assembling-mechanism and receiving the matrices from a common distributing- rail. The extra magazine B<1> is fitted with a keyboard C<1> brought close up to the keyboard C by the use of inclined key levers 4. The connection between the key levers 4 and operating-rods 5 is accomplished by notching the lower ends of the rods and the upper edges of the levers so that the former straddle the latter in consequence of their inclined position. The conveying- belt D runs horizontally beneath the matrix guides of the magazine B', passing downwards beneath the guides of the magazine B to the assembly block in the usual way. The belt runs in a trough having hinged sides to facilitate inspection. The number of different combinations of the teeth of the matrices being insufficient for the double magazine with the seven-ribbed distributer rail now in use, an eight-ribbed rail and eighttoothed matrices are employed, but, in order to prevent the reconstruction of several parts of the machine, it is necessary to retain the seven-ribbed elevator rail, which enables the spaces to remain unchanged. The feed-screws which carry the matrices along the distributer rail are of such length that it is necessary to support them in bearings between the magazines, the bearings being cut away on the inner sides to enable the matrices to pass them. Matrices infrequently used may be kept in a case convenient to the operator's hand, being returned through a tube from the distributer. The mechanism for stopping the feed-screws in the event of a matrix sticking in the entrance to the corresponding magazine-tube consists of the usual clutch-actuating racks and flexible magazine partitions, each magazine carrying its own stop-rack, and the adjacent ends of the racks normally abutting.
Patent GB-189816354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Pedals of Velocipedes.
Inventor: COOKE JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1898-07-27
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 16,354. Cooke, J. J. July 27. Pedals.-Cork is used in place of rubber for the treads of pedals. Each tread may be formed in one or more pieces. In the latter case, the pieces may be held together by the pedal rod only, or may be cemented together with marine glue, with or without rivets. Cork dust or chips, mixed with rubber solution and moulded into the required shape, may be used for the treads.
Patent GB-189817691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Closets.
Inventor: LELU LOUIS EMILE CELESTIN
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 17,691. Lelu, L. E. C. Aug. 16. Portable closets.-The pan A with its wooden rim B is supported on three springs, such as C. The flushing-tank U communicates by the pipe M with a flexible pipe N, leading to a well Q and having its end closed by a valve S linked to a fixed point E. The opening leading to the receptacle K is closed by a spring valve S'. When the closet seat is depressed, the rim B is forced down upon the stops P, thus opening the flushing- valve S and closing the discharge valve S'. After use, the valve S closes and the valve S<1> opens, to allow discharge. The overflow pipe 0 is also led into the receptacle K. In a modified form of the basin, the valve S does not discharge directly into the basin, but into a passage which discharges laterally and tangentially.
Patent GB-189818068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pressure Gauges.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM EDWIN
Filed: 1898-08-22
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 18,068. Heys, W. E., [Schõffer & Budenberg]. Aug. 23. Pressure gauges. -Relates to means for connecting the Bourdon tube to the body A of the gauge. The part C is circular in cross - section, and the end is formed into a screw-thread of rounded form without cutting into the metal. The end of the tube is belled, and jams tightly into an undercut recess round the core or plug D. A strengthening-plug P may be inserted in the tube. In other forms, the screw may be dispensed with, and the belled end jammed upon the core D by a screw collar inserted from the left-hand side around the tube ; or the hole in which the tube is inserted may pass through the wall A, being undercut in the middle, and the plug D may be screwed in from the right-hand side to jam the belled end of the tube on the shoulder of the undercut portion.
Patent GB-189819989-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method or Process of Whetting or Setting Razors, Knives, and other kinds of Cutlery.
Inventor: WESTON JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-21
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 19,989. Weston, J. Sept. 21. Sharpening.-Consists of the use of revolving hones or discs of lead, wood, or pressed felt for the purpose of whetting or setting razors, knives, and other kinds of cutlery.
Patent GB-189821167-A (GB)
Title: Improved Album or Holder for Illustrated Postcards.
Inventor: BAUMBACH MAX
Filed: 1898-12-07
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 21,167. Baumbach, M. Oct. 7. Albums.-Illustrated postcards are mounted upon leaves B which are connected in the manner shown in Fig. 1, and placed in a case K, Fig. 3, provided with a pivoted false bottom C connected to the lid D. When the case is closed, the leaves B lie horizontally upon the bottom C, and are raised, as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 3, when the lid D is raised.
Patent GB-189901218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telautograph Apparatus.
Inventor: CUSHING FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-01-18
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 1218. Cushing, F. W. Jan. 18. Telegraphs.-Relates to improvements in the apparatus described. in Specification No. 24,132, A.D. 1897. A polarized relay is formed by pivoting a horse-shoe a of magnetic material in front of the extension b of the induction - coil core. The horse-shoe carries a contact-arm f playing between the stops g. The arm-rest is also pivoted and provided with contacts, so that, if the operator finishes transmitting, and fails to change the switch to receiving, an alarm is given.
Patent GB-189901899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cartridges.
Inventor: LAND HARRY FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 1899. Land, H. F. Jan. 27. Blasting-cartridges.-The charge contains one or more gases, such as oxygen, in a compressed form, together with gunpowder or other explosive.
Patent GB-189907094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hob-nails and the like.
Inventor: ASH JOHN COWLOW
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 7094. Ash, J. C. April 4. Nails for boots &c. The "hob" shown in Fig. 2, and the head of the hob nail shown in Fig. 1, have the form of a truncated inverted cone with one or more annular grooves b, into which the leather of a boot sole or heel expands when the " hob " or hob nail is driven into a suitable recess drilled therein.
Patent GB-189907962-A (GB)
Title: A Brush for Cleaning Bottles, Flasks, and the like.
Inventor: BLONAY HENRY WILLIAM DE
Filed: 1899-04-15
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 7962. Blonay, H. W. de. April 15. Bottle and like cleaning brushes.-The bristles are fixed to the arm G pivoted at I to the ferrule C of the sleeve A formed with a cross-handle S. The arm G carries a worm-wheel F engaging with a worm E on the rod D which can be turned in the sleeve A by the handle B<1>. The brush can thus be turned upon its pivot I to reach every part of the bottle. The end bristles N are fixed by a loop of wire which passes through a longitudinal channel J and out through the hole O. The side bristles L are fixed in a helical groove by a wire at M.
Patent GB-189909816-A (GB)
Title: Processes for the Manufacture of Artificial Stone.
Inventor: STEVENS CHARLES WOODBURY
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 9816. Stevens, C. W. May 9. Moulding building-blocks.-Relates to processes for the manufacture of artificial-stone building- blocks or tiles, either solid or hollow, and plain or ornamental, applicable for cornices, courses, fronts, or other purposes to which natural stone is generally applied. The stone compound consists of ground natural stone of the desired colour or character mixed with cement. It is moulded in ordinary moulding-sand, or preferably in ground stone or glass sand. The process employed may be either the ''wet process " or the " dry process." In the former the moulding-material is nearly dry, to enable it to retain its shape, and the stone compound is in a wet or plastic state ; in the latter the moulding - material is substantially saturated, and the stone compound is used as a dry powder which absorbs the necessary moisture from the moulding-material. Fig. 1 shows a typical hollow stone produced by the process, and Fig. 5 one stage in the process of moulding the same. At the bottom of the moulding-box a is placed a layer b of moulding-material impressed with the design of the ornamental face c, and upon this is poured a layer f of the stone compound. Parting boards d and metallic facing-plates e are then inserted, and the central web i is formed as a laver of stone compound between masses of moulding- material g, h. The boards d are then drawn out, and the stone compound is filled into the spaces formed by them ; the facing-plates e are next removed, and the block is completed by filling up the mould-box with the stone compound. To produce strengthening-posts supplementary to the web i, metal tubes may be used to remove cores of moulding-material &c., the spaces so formed being filled in with the stone compound.
Patent GB-189915970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Propelling Ships and other Vessels.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1899-08-04
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 15,970. Haddan, H. J., [Weisz, A. R., Stockwell, H. 1., and Fullgraff, F. G.]. Aug. 4. Propelling by water jets.-A screw pump draws water through a pipe 6 provided with an opening 7 at each side of the stem, and discharges it through a pair of pipes 17 opening through the ship's bottom. The cross-section of the pipe 6 is less than that of the pump chamber 10, and the diameter of the disc 12 carrying the screw blades is equal to that of the pipe 6.
Patent GB-189917195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Lamps.
Filed: 1899-08-24
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 17,195. Clark, A. M., [S³ddeutsche Metallwerke, Schad, Herbst, & Co.]. Aug. 24. Acetylene lamps.-The cartridge-shaped carbide chamber a is normally pressed against the fixed upper part of the lamp by a screw or other detachable plug or base b. On detaching this plug, the chamber or cartridge a may be removed and replaced by another, and, when the chamber a is in position, the escape of gas is prevented by packing l, and the chamber is cooled by the air circulating between the pillars e which connect the ring e<2> to the upper part of the lamp. Upon opening the drip valve h, the water from the chamber c flows through the holes a<3> to the carbide, and the gas generated traverses the chamber c', one of the pillars e, which is made tubular for the purpose, the chamber e', and the india-rubber tubing g, to the burner f, the extended course of the gas causing the heavy hydrocarbons to be deposited before reaching the burner.
Patent GB-189922057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Valves.
Inventor: DUNCAN GEORGE
Filed: 1899-11-04
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 22,057. Duncan, G. Nov. 4. Steam-velocity governors.-An automatically-acting throttle valve, shown in the Figures as applied to a steam pipe to stop the escape of steam from the boiler in the case of fracture of a pipe or other cause, may be adapted as a marine governor to prevent racing. A disc a is suspended from an axis a' by an arm a<1> so as to obstruct the passageway in the steam pipe A. The arm is connected by a rod c to the slide valve of a cylinder D, the piston of which operates the throttle valve E. A rush of steam through the pipe causes the disc to move against the pressure of an adjustable coiled spring on the axis a', and close the throttle valve. An external arm b on the axis engages with a curved rack C, which prevents the return of the valve. By disconnecting the rack, the valve can be used as a marine governor.
Patent GB-189923490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Axle Boxes.
Inventor: HUGHES EDWARD WILLIAM MACKENZI
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,490. Hughes, E. W. M. Nov. 24. Making wheels for vehicles. - Relates to the manufacture, from one piece of wrought metal, of the axle-box shown in perspective in Fig. 8. On each side of the solid metal block, the axle guard grooves a are first formed by hydraulic pressure, and the spring seat b is then pressed into shape, the block being hollowed from the underside by the same operation. The shaped block is then heated, the top d being cooled, and is fitted on to the ram e of the die shown in section in Fig. 4. As the ram is forced through the die, the sides of the block are lengthened, and the grooves a are shaped by the rolls g. Holes are cut for the axle and the lubricating-cap h, and the bottom is closed by a tray i, which has a vertical back-plate with a hole for the axle.
Patent GB-189925441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear for Steam-engines.
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANN
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 25,441. Stumpf, J. Dec. 22. Dash-pots. -Relates to dash-pots for steamengine beat valves. The spindle b carrying the beat valve a also carries a piston or plunger c working in a chamber d containing oil or other incompressible liquid. The chamber d is divided by a sloping partition d<2> into two parts, a non- return valve e being provided at the highest point of the lower portion. When the valve is lifted a partial vacuum is formed in the lower chamber, and the piston therefore tends to return. In returning, the piston, when reaching the lower end of its stroke, forces back through the valve e any liquid that may have leaked from the upper chamber, and is thereby retarded slightly. The cushioning of the piston is completed by liquid enclosed by a ring or collar f, which is entered by the piston just before the valve a reaches its seat. The collar has an outlet which can be regulated by means of a screw f<2> ; a further regulation is provided for by the cock at h.
Patent GB-190001968-A (GB)
Title: Combined Trucks and Carriers.
Inventor: BARNS EBENEZER ALFRED
Filed: 1900-01-31
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 1968. Barns, E. A. Jan. 31. Hand-trucks; handbarrows. - Fig, 3 shows a frame which may be used as a truck, or as a barrow for carrying heavy articles up and down stairs. The frame E, which has end and side handles E<3>, E<5>, is pivoted for folding purposes to the wheeled frame A', having end and side handles A<3>, A<5>. Pins a lock the frames A<1>, E together in the operative position shown. In a modification, a pivoted extension frame is fitted to an ordinary two-wheeled hand-truck.
Patent GB-190006590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tin, Terne and like Plates, and in Machinery or Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HAMMOND GEORGE BROWN
Filed: 1900-04-09
Granted: 1901-07-09
Abstract: 6590. Hammond, G. B., and Kendrick, T. April 9. Tinning and coating metals by dipping.-In the manufacture of tin, terne, and like plates, the paltes are coated with tin, lead, or other metal or alloy, by passing them vertically through the molten metal with an end or side leading. An arrangement of bath and finishing-chamber is shown as adapted to take one plate at a time. The plate is placed edge downwards in an ordinary flux box e, and passed between two pairs of rails a down into a U-shaped shoe or trough f. A frame d, supported on the rails a and provided with a handle d<1>, serves to propel the plate forward from the shoe f to a shoe g adapted for lifting it to delivery rolls h. The rails a converge towards the delivery end, and are arranged so that the plate passes between scruff guides, and is prevented from tilting far from the vertical during the lifting. The parts may be multiplied to take two or more plates. The bath is replenished by ingots placed on a shelf i.
Patent GB-190008603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres for the Wheels of Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: FEATHER THOMAS
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 8603. Feather, T. May 10. Tyres, pneumatic.-The tyre has an additional outer cover A, of which the tread part is provided with two circumferential beads D. The hollow E between these beads receives an endless metallic or like band F, which is secured in position by inflation of the tyre. The ordinary outer cover may be dispensed with, and the invention is specially applicable to the tyre described in Specification No. 18,385, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-190009646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gate Operating Mechanism.
Inventor: PITT WILLIAM RAFFORD
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9646. Pitt, W. R. May 25. Doors, operating or locking simultaneously.-Gates or doors a are opened and closed and held in either position by apparatus such as that shown in Figs. 1 and 4, which represent the closed and opened positions, respectively. Two of the gates at both ends of a car may be connected by gearing, so as to be operated simultaneously. The gate a, which is mounted or pivoted intermediate of the edges on arms e,f secured to a rotary standard or post g, is provided at the rear with a guide i, which moves on a bar j. The post g is provided with a handle k by which it is rotated, to open and close the gate. The gate, when closed, engages, as shown in Fig. 1, in a holder or socket r having walls, engaging at both sides of it. To open the gate, the handle k is actuated, and, at the same time, the spring lever l, pivoted underneath it and carrying a catch m at its rear end, is pressed to release the catch from a catch o on the rear of the gate. The arms e, f, on being thus operated, cause the rear of the gate to slide along the bar j, the holder r serving, in the first stage, as a fulcrum for the gate to turn about. When the gate is fully open, the catch m engages with the catch p on the front of the gate. When, by a reverse process, the gate is being closed, the front edge of the gate presses against the wall of the roller r, while the rear is being forced into position for the engagement of the catches o, m, as before. In a modification, the gate is operated by a bell-crank lever, being held in the open and closed positions by the lever being so arranged that it is at its dead centre when the gate is in these positions.
Patent GB-190010488-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Engine and Governor Combined.
Inventor: KELLY JOHN BUNYON
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 10,488. Kelly, J. B., and Buskirk, C. L. van. June 8. Inertia governors. - A rotary steam engine of the annular-chamber type is fitted with an inertia governor as shown in perspective in the Figure. The valve casings a, b are fitted with piston valves which are connected by a yoke 36. The shaft 23 carries a double cam 47, which reciprocates the yoke and with it the valve. A governor 54 has an adjustable weighted head 54<b>, and is held in position by a coiled spring, while connected by toothed gearing 50 with the cam. A variation in speed causes the governor to advance or lag behind, and correspondingly alters the position of the cam and the point of cut off. In case of excessive speed, owing, for instance, to the breaking of a driving-belt, the cam is locked in its inoperative position so as entirely to cut off the steam.
Patent GB-190010540-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Drying Boots or other Foot-coverings and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ROSS ALFRED
Filed: 1900-06-09
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 10,540. Ross, A. June 9. Warming.- Boots are warmed and dried by introducing a collapsable bag, such as shown, containing hot water.
Patent GB-190010752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Derricks for Working Ship's Cargo ; and such like Purposes
Inventor: DAVIE JAMES
Filed: 1900-06-13
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 10,752. Davie, J., and Weir, J. June 13. Derricks.-A derrick b, for use in working ships' cargoes, hoisting loads at buildings, and the like, is slewed about its support c, on a mast or post a, by ropes e, f passing over pulley-blocks e', f<1> and wound-in opposite directions on to a drum h. The drum is operated by worm gearing actuated by hand, steam, or other power. The blocks e<1>, f<1> are fixed to projections g at the head of the post. According to the Provisional Specification, the worm gear and drum may be arranged at the head of the derrick-post.
Patent GB-190011166-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Making an Alloy of Iron and Hydrogen, an Improved Product Resulting therefrom, and alson Improved Apparatus Employed in Connection therewith.
Inventor: GESNER GEORGE WELTDEN
Filed: 1900-06-20
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 11,166. Gesner, G. W. June 20. Hydrogen.-Relates to improvements in the means for making an alloy or compound of hydrogen and iron described in Specification No. 9403, A. D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Metals and alloys]. Hydrogen is generated by passing steam through an iron pipe or coil D laid in grooves in refractory blocks C<4> forming the lower part of the retort. The steam is passed in through a pipe H, and a hydrocarbon is injected from time to time to deoxidize the iron of the pipe. The lower part of the retort is formed of a grating B<4>, between the bars of which the hydrogen passes.
Patent GB-190013082-A (GB)
Title: A Device for use in Stretching and Creasing Trousers and other Objects requiring to be Held Taut.
Inventor: PURDY PERCIVAL JOHN
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 13,082. Purdy, P. J. July 20. Trouser stretchers; stretchers, garment.-Two boards or frames A, B, of wood, papier mÔchÚ, aluminium, &c., formed with curved ends, are hinged together and are fitted with clamping- devices C, D, F. The trousers &c. are clamped upon the boards &c. shown, and the stretching is effected by folding the boards together. When folded, the boards may be connected by a catch &c. so as to maintain the trousers in tension. The hinges are made separable so that the boards can be disconnected for storage.