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Patent GB-189803697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clarionets.
Inventor: CLINTON ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-02-15
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 3697. Clinton, A., and Parker, R. Feb. 15. Clarinets.-Improvements are described whereby the execution of certain difficult intervals and passages is facilitated, ' slurring' is practically dispensed with, and several notes are improved. B# is produced in the ordinary way by the depression of the A key 15 and the speaker key, the two being, however, so connected with the valve 10 that, when depressed together, the latter is opened to improve the note. On depressing the key 68, the weaker spring of the valve 11 is allowed to open it. The valve 13 is operated in the same way by the key 65, which is itself depressed at the same time as 68. Then if, while 68 is down, either of the rings 20, 22 is depressed, the T-piece 17<c> is operated to close the valves 11, 13, 17. Thus intervals such as B# to A# or notes below it may be obtained, and similar intervals with G# by the depression of the key 65 instead of 68. The G# valve is opened by its weak spring when the key 29 is depressed, but may then be closed by the key 15. The valve 7 is opaned by depressing the key 46. The valve 6 is held down byabutments connected with 7 and the speaker key, so that, when the keys 46 and 16 are depressed, the valves 6 and 7 are opened, giving C#. A new D hole is provided, normally closed by the valve 18 operated by the key 47. The usual E# produced by depressing the keys 20, 22, 44 is flattened by the normally open valve 38, the key 44 at the same time closing the valve 34, which may, however, be closed without affecting 44. The interval E# to F is played by depressing the F key 48 and vibrating 44, which operates 34 and with it the valve 32. When the key 54 is depressed, the G# valve 52 is opened, but may then be closed by depressing the key 60. The valves 72 and 81 move together. The G, F#, and F holes have valves 90, 91, 92, of which 90 and 92 are normally open and 91 closed. The key 83 closes the valve 90, the key 84 closes the valve 90, and through the lever 91<c> opens the valve 91, while the key 85 closes the valves 90 and 92. These operations may also be performed by the left hand through the keys 55, 57, 56 respectively. The interval F# to G# is produced by vibrating the ordinary G# valve and another equivalent to 90 by the key 80 while the key 57 is depressed. The speaker hole may be normally open, so that, in playing in the higher register, the thumb may be at liberty.
Patent GB-189809744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dabbing Brush Motions for Combing Machines.
Inventor: KELLY PATRICK
Filed: 1898-04-28
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 9744. Kelly, P. April 28. Combing-machines.-Relates to the dabbing- motion. To prevent the crank-pin A, and also the extensions D on the slide C, from becoming unequally worn, an adjustable packing-piece is secured upon the crank-pin and has shoes G', E', which slide upon the extensions D. The packing-piece is in three parts E, F, G as shown. The parts E, F embrace the crank-pin, and may be adjusted for wear by reducing the opposite faces J, K. The third part G carries the upper shoe G', and the parts are secured together by the bolts S. Wear between the shoes and the projections D is allowed for by placing thin packing-pieces between the surfaces K, L.
Patent GB-189810827-A (GB)
Title: A Puzzle.
Inventor: KING HORATIO
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 10,827. King, H., and Ross, D. May 12. Puzzles.-Upon a card &c. are marked the heads, in silhouette, of two biblical characters, namely Jacob and Rachel, and lines a are marked thereon along which the card is to be cut to form side pieces. On then rearranging the pieces, the pictures of two other biblical characters are formed, such as Adam and Eve.
Patent GB-189812579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stockings, Socks, and the like.
Inventor: LEVACK ETHEL BRANDER
Filed: 1898-06-04
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 12,579. Levack, E. B. June 4. Stockings and socks. -The stocking, sock, or the like is made with a seam b around the foot part, so that the lower part c can be replaced by a similar piece when necessary.
Patent GB-189815490-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Coupling for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: BAENDEL SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-07-14
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 15,490. Bõndel, S. July 14. Couplings, automatic.-The links a swing horizontally, and are pressed by springs d so that, when two cars come together, they are automatically coupled. The hooks b slide longitudinally in sockets e, and are tightened by wedges g which are moved by the cross-shafts m. When the cars are to be uncoupled, the shafts m are rotated so as to cause the brackets k to move them longitudinally, whereupon the wedges g are first loosened, and then the links a are swung aside by the discs i<2> on the shafts m.
Patent GB-189816571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Gas Burners for Incandescent Lighting and for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: FERRON CHARLES AUGUSTE
Filed: 1898-07-29
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 16,571. Ferron, C. A. July 29. Gas burners for kitchen stoves aud box-irons. Relates to apparatus for supplying atmospheric burners with air compressed to about the pressure of the ordinary gas supply or the mixed air and gas supplies. Air compressed by a rotary hydraulic pump m, Fig. 1, which is of known construction and actuated through the gearing W by a weight P, traverses the pipe o, the valve o<1>, the pressure-regulating bell Q, and the pipe a to the burners, the bell Q normally containing sufficient air under pressure to permit of the weight being wound up without interrupting the supply of air to the burners. In the stove burner shown in Fig. 7, the gas and compressed-air supplies entering by the pipes gm, gn may be controlled by a two-way cock R' provided with an indicator M, or the indicator M may be dispensed with, the relative proportions of the gas and compressed-air supplies being then determined by additional cocks V, V<1> which are set in the desired positions by special keys. In the latter case, the cock R' is simply used for turning the supplies on and off.
Patent GB-189820538-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Floor Covering.
Inventor: ALLCROFT WALTER LACY
Filed: 1898-09-28
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,538. Allcroft, W. L. Sept. 28. Carpets; mats.-A floor covering is formed of single or built-up veneers or pieces of wood glued or cemented to both sides of canvas, felt, or other fabric. The material has a sufficient amount of flexibility to allow it to be rolled up, but it may be glued or cemented to a floor. For separate mats for bathrooms &c., the edges may. be bound with leather or other material. The patterns may follow parquetry or mosaic flooring.
Patent GB-189905392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Switches for Electric Motors.
Inventor: EARLE HARDMAN ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 5392. Earle, H. A. March 11. Switches for motors. A single handle and set of contacts and resistances are employed for starting, reversing, &c. motors. Two switch arms B, B, Fig. 1, are separately pivoted, and either may be manipulated by the handle L, which is fitted with a catch P adapted to engage with a pin C. Both arms are weighted so that they return to the 'off' position when the catch is released. The arms are fitted with contacts rubbing over the resistances R, and also with insulated contacts E adapted to connect the contacts F, G. Fig. 3 is a diagram of the connections, in which A is the armature and N the fieldmagnet coil. The contacts G are connected through the coil with one line-wire Q, the contacts F with the resistances R, and the contacts b with one another and through an over-load solenoid M with the other wire. The direction of the current through the armature is controlled by moving one or other of the arms B. The solenoid M is arranged to release the catch P when the current is excessive.
Patent GB-189906610-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Gasifying Mineral Oils.
Inventor: VON HENRY PARTHON DE
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 6610. Von, H. P. de. March 27. Gas engines.-Apparatus for the production of gas combined with an ignition apparatus. The apparatus comprises a tube A of metal, porcelain, &c., which is usually coiled and is provided with inlet and outlet openings governed by the regulating-cocks B and B'. The tube A may be heated by any convenient means, such as a retroleum lamp E in the casing C. The petroleum may be supplied from an elevated reservoir, or may be forced by compressed air into the tube A, where it is converted into a stable gas. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus in connection with the ignition device D of a motor. The apparatus may be placed in direct connection with the ignition chamber of the motor.
Patent GB-189921496-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Blue Dye-stuffs for Cotton.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 21,496. Imray, 0., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Oct. 27. p-Oxy-p-nitrodiphenylamine-sulphocarboxylic acid and #-dicarboxylic acid are produced by heating 1 :4:5-nitrochlorobenzene sulphonic acid and 1 : 4 : 5-nitrochlorobenzoic acid, respectively, with p-amidosalicylic acid and an alkaline or alkaline-earth carbonate in a closed vessel, and then acidifying the solutions of the sodium salts thus obtained. Amines.-The foregoing nitro compounds are reduced in the usual manner to the corresponding amido compounds. Dyes, artificial.-The foregoing p-oxy-p-nitro- and p-oxy-p-amido-dipbenylamine derivatives are converted into blue cotton dyes by heating them with sulphur and an alkaline sulphide at 150‹- 200‹ C. until the mass begins to thicken, then dissolving it in water, precipitating the leuco compound and sulphur by addition of sulphuric acid, dissolving out the leuco compound by sodiumcarbonate solution, and, finally, oxidizing it by a current of air.
Patent GB-189922088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Filed: 1899-11-04
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 22,088. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Steinmetz, C. P.]. Nov. 4. Drawings to Specification. Incandescent lamps.-A filament consists of a refractory core, conductive at ordinary temperatures, enclosed in material which conducts only at a high temperature. The core may be carbon, and the covering lime, the core being converted into calcium carbide when the filament is rendered incandescent; or the core may be made of a mixture of carbon and lime. The filament may be of ordinary loop form, with a central supporting-wire, and mounted in a bulb which is either exhausted or open to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-189922548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chart Drawing Instruments.
Inventor: MOYER ELI NASH
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 22,548. Moye, E. N. Nov. 11. Compasses, drawing; scales.-Relates to means of the character described in Specification No. 7658, A.D. 1899, for drawing historical &c. charts to be used in connection with the charts described in Specification No. 22,189, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Writing-instruments &c.]. A number of time-scale strips g are placed in a recessed arm b, which is pivoted to a plate 7 secured to the frame 4 of a blackboard or slate. The strips are held in place by cross ribs 8, 8 and an end piece 9, but can be lifted up for removal or interchange by a tape 10 secured beneath them in the recess. A dovetailed rubber block m, which may be used also as an eraser, slides on the arm and carries the pencil o.
Patent GB-190002920-A (GB)
Title: Dress Fastener.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 2920. Golby, F. W., [Uhlemann, M.]. Feb. 13. Fastenings, attaching; stud - and - socket fastenings.-Dresses are fastened by securing to the edges of the dress strips of material a having secured to them, at regular distances, suitable spring- pressing buttons band sockets c, and pressing these fastenings into engagement. The buttons may be arranged all on one strip, or alternating with the sockets as shown.
Patent GB-190005114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Tubes for Use in connection with the Pneumatic Tyres of Velocipedes, Motor-vehicles, and other Wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: POPE HERBERT ELDRIDGE
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5114. Pope, H. E. March 17. Tyres, pneumatic.- The air tube a is formed with two closed ends a<1>, a', which may abut, as shown in Fig. 3, or overlap as shown in Fig. 5. The ends are held together either by hooks h and eyes h<1> fastened to tabs c solutioned o n t h e tube or by a groove in one end adapted to engage a rib on the other end, or by equivalent means. In the form shown in Fig. 5, each end a<1> has a rib r<3> which is slipped under, and is held in position by, a ring r<2>.
Patent GB-190007151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Vacuum, especially applicable for Raising Liquids:
Inventor: BRUGUIERE FREDERICK JOHN FRANC
Filed: 1900-04-18
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 7151. Bruguiere, F. J. F. April 18. Vacuum apparatus.-Relates to apparatus in which a partial vacuum is produced by explosion, and which is specially intended for raising liquids. An explosion chamber C is connected, by means not shown, to the upper end of the liquid chamber A, and also, by a pipe l, to the exhaust outlet n and to the pipe t, by which the explosive mixture is drawn from the carburetter w. The supply of this mixture is controlled by a valve G co-operating with ports formed in a casing r. The discharge valve of the chamber A is adapted, when it opens, to raise a block F normally held a little above it by a spring l<1> ; and this block then by means of a rod raises the valve G, thus closing the ports s. The circuit of the electric igniter Q, Q<1> is normally broken by two switches T, T<1>,-T being closed when the float B descends, and T' when the valve G reaches its lowest position. The float B is in a chamber surrounding the discharge valve of the chamber A, and is thus held raised as long as liquid is being discharged. The descent of the valve G is controlled by a device, comprising a plunger H to which the valve is loosely connected and which on its downward stroke discharges through an adjustable valve L the lubricant which it draws through a non-return valve on its upward stroke. By adjusting the valve L the rate of pumping is adjusted. The carburetter preferably comprises a series of perforated plates x, and is supplied with gasoline &c. by a pump f worked from the plunger H, its length of stroke being regulated by an adjustable stop. The arm which operates the switch T is adjustable on the rod of the float B. The ignition rods, where they project outside the chamber C, are covered by a protecting-hood W.
Patent GB-190008139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Heaters and Automatic Valve Attachments therefor.
Inventor: WINTERFLOOD JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-05-02
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 8139. Winterflood, J. May 2. Water-heaters, gas.-Fig. 1 shows a water heater or gas geyser with automatic valve attachments for controlling and regulating the supplies of water and gas. Within the double cylindrical casing 1 is arranged the tubular boiler 2, which is made up of the two disc-shaped vessels 26, 27 and the vertical tubes 28. The water supply to the inlet 5 is controlled by the contained air pressure on the rubber disc 7, through the medium of levers and the valve 12. The box 30 with the outlet 31 is provided to carry off leakage water. The gas supply is controlled through the disc gas valve 15, which is worked by the spindle 22 through the action of the water, flowing to the heater, on the diaphragm 25 and perforated tube or valve 24. The gas and water valve attachment may be arranged in the outlet of the apparatus instead of in the inlet.
Patent GB-190019245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fog and like Horns.
Inventor: FIELD GEORGE
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 19,245. Field, G., and Newman, W. G., [trading as Field & Co., G.]. Oct. 27. Fog and like horns.-The horn is mechanically actuated, constructed to speak instantaneously, and contained with its bellows in a casing for protection. The bellows a are operated by a lever d and link d<2>, which may be fitted with a handle or treadle. The air is delivered through the reservoir a<1> and a pipe e to a chamber f, containing a sounding-reed, and having at its other end the horn c, the bell of which passes through the side of the box. The Provisional Specification states that the reed may be varied in length by a slide operated from outside the box to alter the note emitted.
Patent GB-190022203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hydraulic Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-12-06
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 22,203. Boult, A. J., [Carroll, A. E.]. Dec. 6. Centrifugal governors. -Relates to hydraulic engines and to governors therefor. Weights W, which are pivoted on the flywheel and restrained by springs, when thrown out centrifugally, turn the spirallygrooved sleeves Q on the shaft by means of the links R. Pins on a second sleeve O, mounted to slide along the shaft, engage in this spiral groove, and the sleeve O acts through a lever L on a throttle valve controlling the water supply.
Patent GB-190022581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filtering Liquids.
Inventor: DESRUMAUX HENRI
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 22,581. Desrumaux, H. Dec. 11. Filters.-The two filter chambers, partially separated by a partition a', have a common outlet c and inlets a<5>, which, by means of three-way cocks j, may be connected either to the unfiltered supply d or to the wash-water pipe e. To cleanse one of the filters, its valve j is turned so as to connect its inlet at a<5> with the waste pipe e, and, the outlet c being closed, or partially closed, clean water from the other filter passes in the reverse direction through that to be cleansed. The filtering-material, which may consist of sand, graded quartz, charcoal, &c., is supported between perforated plates g covered by wire gauze or the like. Instead of the chambers being in one casing, they may be separate and appropriately connected.
Patent GB-190100738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fire Extinguishing Substances.
Inventor: HOULT RICHARD
Filed: 1901-01-11
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 738. Hoult, R. Jan. 11. Chemicals and substances for.-Relates to substances or mixtures of substances which, when thrown on a fire, will extinguish it. One mixture contains fullers' earth and sodium bicarbonate. Another mixture contains ammonium phosphate, " metallic brown," pipeclay, salt, and ochre. Both these mixtures may be combined to form one mixture.
Patent GB-190101259-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Collapsable Box Made of Cardboard or Analogous Material.
Inventor: GILLETT SAMUEL WALKEY
Filed: 1901-01-19
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1259. Gillett, S. W., [Zucker, 0:]. Jan. 19. Folding-boxes of cardboard or like material have the sides b secured to the ends c by means of flaps d, which are integral with or attached to the sides, and are secured to the ends by means of staples e, the flaps having folding lines 1, 1 to facilitate the folding of the box. Upper flaps d<1> are severed from the flaps d, and are secured to the ends by passing tongues 4 thereon through slits 5 in the ends. The flaps d, d', instead of being on the sides, may be on the ends.
Patent GB-190103501-A (GB)
Title: Improved Arrangement of Letter Boxes for Post Offices to Insure the Safe Delivery of Letters that are Called For by the Employees of the Addressee.
Inventor: SCHULZE PAUL
Filed: 1901-02-18
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 3501. Schulze, P. Feb. 18. Letter-boxes, which are adapted to be placed at a post office to receive letters &c., and then to be removed by the owner's servant, who will not have access to the contents, are constructed as shown in Fig. 1. A casing or shell 2, open at both ends and adapted to receive the letter-box proper 8, is fitted at the post office. This casing has a curved groove 4 along one side, in which, on inserting the box 8, engages the end of a pivoted catch 13, by which the pivoted door 10 of the box is secured. As the box 8 is pushed home, the catch is withdrawn owing to the curvature of the groove, and the door falls down on a pad 16, which enables the postoffice official to insert the letters. The end of the box which faces the public, which may be suitably numbered &c., is then secured to the casing by the owner's servant by means of a lock 6. When the box 8 is withdrawn, the projection 15 on the door abuts against a spring catch 3 at the bottom of the casing, thus automatically closing the door, and locking it by the catch or lock 11, of which the owner has the key.
Patent GB-190104051-A (GB)
Title: Duplicating Invoice Machine
Inventor: HITCHINGS ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 4051. Hitchings, R. J. Feb. 26. Autographic registers ; receipts, checking and recording.-Relates to apparatus for duplicating and manifolding invoices and the like. A printed, ruled, or other roll A of paper &c. is wound on a bobbin B removably carried in pivoted bearings on a frame X in a box C. A printed or plain paper K is carried on a lower roll L, and the two strips A, K respectively pass over and under carbon &c. paper R fixed over a writing-tablet D or the like, placed under a hole c<1> in the lid c<2> of the box. The strip A then passes between a guide roller E and a feed drum G, and out through a slot, to which a serrated bar S may be fitted to facilitate tearing-off. The axle of the drum G passes to the outside of the box and is fitted with a cranked &c. handle outside and a ratchet g<2> and pawl g<3> inside. The strip K passes between the parts E, G on to a bobbin M carried in bearings m' on the free ends of two levers O acted on by springs P. The bobbins L, M may be dispensed with, and two or more strips wound on the bobbin B and passed out through the opening. According to the Provisional Specification, the box may be fitted with a lock and a cash-drawer.
Patent GB-190113042-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Crucible for Casting under Pressure Alloys and Fusible Metals of all kinds.
Inventor: COTHIAS ALPHA FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-06-26
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 13,042. Cothias, A. F. June 26. Crucibles and melting-pots.-A crucible for use in casting alloys and metals under pressure is formed with a removable pocket c, carried by an outer casing a which remains in the furnace while the pocket is removed for repairs, another pocket being substituted. The pocket may have a bush i of refractory material to act as a guide for the piston which ejects the molten metal through a passage g to the mould m, or the pocket may have a uniform internal diameter, and may have a passage communicating with the casing to allow the pocket to be automatically filled. Screws h prevent the pocket from turning.
Patent GB-190113232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buttonhole Sewing Machines.
Filed: 1901-06-28
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 13,232. Wise, W. L., [Fabrik f³r Spezialnõhmaschinen Akt.-Ges. (Patente J. Gutmann)]. June 28. Buttonhole-sewing machines; buttonholes, cutting. -On the completion of the stitching an arm 6 carried by the cutter shaft is swung into engagement with a cam 5 carried on a slowly-revolving shaft 4, and the cutter is thus depressed to cut the slit. One end of a rod 7, pressed to tho right by a spring 8, normally rests on the arm 6. Near the completion of the sewing, a pin 16, Fig. 4, on the feed-wheel engages the end of a rod 15 pivoted to the arm 14 of the shaft 12 and held in the position shown in full lines by a spring 23. The shaft 12 is thus rocked, and its other arm 10 pushes the rod 7 to the left so that its end drops into engagement with the side of the arm 6. On the completion of the sewing, the pin 16 releases the rod 15, thus allowing the spring 8 to move the rod 7 and arm 6 to the right, and cause the engagement of the arm 6 and cam 5.