baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-189823142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing and Using Radiant Heat.
Inventor: DOWSING HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 23,142. Dowsing, H. J. Nov. 3. Reflectors.-In apparatus for applying radiant heat and light to the human body, as described in Specifications No. 26,249, A.D. 1896, and No. 4786, A.D. 1897, electric incandescent or other lamps C are supported within copper or other reflectors B, between w h i c h the body is placed on a table A. The reflectors are supported by rods D and clips G, which slide in and on two guide-tubes E, carried by supports F on the table; the reflectors are thus movable to or from the body. The clips G are hinged, and may be raised to allow the reflectors to be removed. Screens K are movable vertically in the reflectors, and end doors and a cover H are used to close the openings between them. The reflectors may be suspended or supported otherwise.
Patent GB-189824542-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Sterilizing Liquids by Means of Ozone.
Inventor: TINDAL HENRY
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 24,542. Tindal, Baron H. Nov. 21. Liquids, sterilizing.- Relates to apparatus for sterlizing liquids, especially water, by means of finely - distributed ozone, and in which the liquid and the ozone flow in opposite directions, but may flow in the sam e direction. A series of chambers a are connected together by flanges b to form a cylinder, with partitional perforated plates c. Water enters at the top chamber, and flows to the lower chambers through side tubes d. The outlet e<1> is at the top of one side of the chamber, and the inlet e at the bottom of the other side. Ozone enters at the bottom, and passes up through the perforated plates and the liquid. The inlet and outlet nozzles are arranged at varying heights, so that in some divisions the water and the ozone travel in the same direction. To obviate the use of a pump, e.g. in the case of well or river water, the plant consists of one or a series of these cylinders placed in a pit, the water being led from the bottom of one cylinder to the top of the next, there being only a small difference of level between the tubes for the incoming and the outgoing water.
Patent GB-189902102-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus applicable to any Circular Knitting Machine for Making Pressed Patterns with Alternate Flat Rows of Meshes.
Inventor: BENGER GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1899-01-30
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 2102. Benger, G. Jan. 30. Circular k n i t t i n gmachines. - In order to alternate pattern courses made by tucking with plain courses, an extra pressing-wheel A is carried by a bracket G, which can be fitted to any circular machine with bearded needles. A pattern wheel J, driven by means of a ratchet-wheel K, pawl lever L, and projection q on a rotating part, acts by its properlyspaced lugs i<1> &c. on a pivoted lever E, which engages by a pin c<3> with a slide carrying the extra presser-wheel A and a spring to raise it and having stops to limit its motion both ways. When a lug i<1> is under the lever E, ordinary plain knitting is made, but otherwise the slide is raised, the wheel A is out of action, and the pattern or tuck presser P is in action alone.
Patent GB-189905067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Ornamentation of Metallic Bedsteads.
Inventor: DAVIS WILLIAM HARRY
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 5067. Davis, W. H. March 8. Bedsteads. - Encaustic, enamelled, glass, wood, &c. panels 9 are provided with channelled edgings 10, the corners of which fit into recesses in the chills 7. An ornamental cover fixed by screws and nuts holds the channelled border in place.
Patent GB-189913609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cabinets, Desks, or Tables, with Rising and Falling Platform.
Inventor: ELLINGTON LEONARD HAYWOOD
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 13,609. Ellington, L. H., [trading as Ellington & Co.]. June 30. Stands, spirit &c.-Relates to cabinets, desks, &c. having a rising and falling platform operated by a hinged flap similar to those described in Specifications No. 1631, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Furniture &c.], and No. 5466, A.D. 1899. The hinged flap C is connected to the platform A by means of a link D. A pin on the plattorm works in a slot B<1>, B' on the frame B. The platform is guided by a lazy-tongs arrangement F, F<1>, and its descent is damped by a dash-pot H, I, which has a fine aperture or valve. A modified form of the damping-apparatus is shown in Fig. 3 ; as the platform descends, the spring 0 is compressed, but its effect gradually diminishes owing to the change of the angle between the spring and the lever N. The frame is weighted at Q to give stability. The platform may be used to receive wine and spirit bottles &c.
Patent GB-189915784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Purifiers.
Inventor: SCHRECK PHILIPP
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 15,784. Schreck, P. Aug. 2. Decanting and settling ; straining liquids.-The vessel a is provided with h a straining-cover c, and an overflow pipe d protected by a hood e formed on its under part with perforations e<2>.
Patent GB-189922668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cased Tubing.
Inventor: HARVEY CHARLES
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 22,668. Harvey, C. Nov. 14. Metal pipes and tubes; paper, wood, &c. pipes and tubes.-Relates to cased tubings for bedstead framings, stair rods, cornice poles, ornamental tubing, and the like, such as are described in Specification No. 10,371, A.D. 1899, the object being to produce a composite tube with a brass or other ductile metal casing drawn on to a non-metallic foundation or base formed of paper, paper pulp, cardboard, wood pulp, or the like. The foundation b, Fig. 2, is fashioned and made solid by rolling or drawing, and is afterwards encased with the metal casing a by drawing on a mandrel, or the foundation may be moulded. Patterns may be impressed on the composite tubes, and the tubes may have corrugated surfaces as shown in Figs. 11 and 17, or other forms of surfaces and sections.
Patent GB-190001542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Locking Nuts, Bolts and the like.
Inventor: GOODENOUGH EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-01-24
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 1542. Goodenough, E. W. Jan. 24. Locking nuts, bolts, and the like. - The bolt or screw head e* or nut for rails joints &c. is locked by a washer a, which has one or more flanges a<1> to enter a groove or grooves in the fishplate &c. c*, and has a part a<3> to be bent up against the nut &c. The part a<3> may be split, so that it may be bent up against two adjacent faces of the nut &c.
Patent GB-190002279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Horse-shoes.
Inventor: PRINCE PAUL
Filed: 1900-02-05
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2279. Prince, P. Feb. 5. Pads or cushions for preventing slipping; roughing; calks.-A plate a with recesses b, c, d for the heels of the shoe t is slid into place and fixed by studs o inserted in holes in the shoe. The plate a may be perforated to receive a rubber pad c with a bevelled edge to keep it in place. The rubber is kept from contact with the hoof v by a metal plate held in place by bending down the tongues into recesses in this plate. The wearing-surface of the pad and plate a may have grooves r or be otherwise suitably shaped for roughing purposes. In the form shown in Fig. 18, the plate a has roughing-projections i and studs j on its wearing-face. The studs j may have hard steel cores. The heels of the shoe have suitable shoulders m &c. for the plate a to bear against.
Patent GB-190002759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: YOULTEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1901-02-12
Abstract: 2759. Youlten, W. Feb. 12. Combined coal and gas stoves.-In the example shown, the gas stove a is pivoted on the gas supply pipe e so that it can be turned up for use in front of the stove b, or down into a box or well c below the hearth surface, where it is covered over by a lid d. In another form, the gas stove is made in two halves, right and left, each of which is hinged on a separate gas supply pipe on one side, so as to be capable of turning either in front of the coal fire, or when not required for use, into recesses on the sides. These recesses are covered by hinged screens. In another form, somewhat similar to the last, the two gas stoves are fixed within the side recesses, the screens in front of them folding back to hide the coal grate, when the gas fires are to be used. In a further modification, the gas stove is arranged to slide down in front of the coal grate, or up behind the wood or canopy thereof. When the gas stoves are fixed, their flues run up alongside that of the coal fire, and a register, formed in one or two parts, is provided so that either the flues of the gas fires, or the flue of the coal fire may be cut off from the chimney.
Patent GB-190007911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Solutions or Emulsions of Tar Oil suitable for the Impregnation of Wood.
Inventor: RUETGERS JULIUS
Filed: 1900-04-28
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 7911. R³tgers, J. April 28. Wood, treating for preserving. - Relates to a method of impregnating wood with tar oil. A solution is made by dissolving tar oil in the acids obtained from resin oil by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid. This solution is capable of forming an emulsion with water, which readily penetrates wood to the core. The cost of impregnating wood with tar oil by this process is so much reduced that it may be used even for telegraph posts.
Patent GB-190009162-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Securing the Handles of Sweeping Brushes and the like.
Inventor: DOBNEY HENRY HARDY
Filed: 1900-05-18
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 9162. Dobney, H. H. May 18. Handles, fixing to stocks.-The handle B is fixed to the stock D by a sheetmetal bracket curved at C for the stock and bent at A into a semicircle to fit the handle. The bracket is fixed in place by screws &c. E as shown.
Patent GB-190016847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vices.
Inventor: SCHWEERS RAPHAEL
Filed: 1900-09-21
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 16,847. SchwÚers, R. Sept. 21. Vices.-The tubular part k of the movable jaw a' slides between the tubular part of the fixed jaw b and the nut c carried by the part l. The screw-thread of the adjusting-screw e<1> and nut c is of rapid pitch, and has the form shown. One face is at right-angles to the axis of the screw, while the other face is lengthened out to increase the friction. For fine adjustment, the screw e<1> may have a fine thread f to engage with a nut g provided with a handle h.
Patent GB-190019378-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hoof-pad for Horses
Inventor: STARK JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-30
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 19,378. Stark, J. Oct. 30. Hoof pads.-The hoof pad consists of a sole-plate a of leather, canvas, &c. vulcanized or cemented to a rubber pad b which fits inside the shoe e, projects beyond it, and partly overlaps it, as shown at c, to prevent noise due to overreaching.
Patent GB-190019395-A (GB)
Title: An Anti-vibration Base-frame for Motors, Dynamos and other Machinery.
Inventor: MIDDLETON GEORGE
Filed: 1900-10-30
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 19,395. Middleton, G. Oct. 30. Bed - plates; foundations. - An anti-vibration base-frame for a motor is constructed of two or more superposed frames a, b, which are fitted with intermediate springs c, the particular form and mode of attachment of which may be varied to suit the machine. In the arrangement shown, the semi-elliptic plate springs c are secured at c<1> to the lower frame a, and at their ends b<1> to scroll irons b<2> fixed to the frame b, a shackle or link b<3> being interposed at one side. Auxiliary springs d and safety blocks d' may also be provided. The base e of the motor f is adjustably mounted on the frame b, and the adjustment may be effected by means of slots e<1> and bolts e<2>, or by other means. When applied to a motor road vehicle, the motor is preferably suspended from the underside of the base e, the frame a being securely attached to or forming part of the undercarriage.
Patent GB-190103172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Range Finders or Telemeters.
Inventor: BARR ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1902-05-14
Abstract: 3172. Barr, A., and Stroud, W. Feb. 14. Range-finders.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specifications No. 9520, A.D. 1888, and No. 13,507, A.D. 1893, which have for their object the elimination of errors due to bending of the frame. Fig. 3 shows diagrammatically one form. Light enters a compound prism D, which bends it three times at a right-angle and reflects it to a second prism D<1> combined with an .objective G. A third prism H reflects it finally to form an image for examination with an eye-piece E. Deviation by the prism C is prevented by a small prism K cemented on the back of C. The light entering the other end of the base of the range-finder does so by a prism A, similar to D, which reflects the light through the objective B to the prism C in the eye-piece E, as shown. Coincidence of the partial images may be effected by the adjustment of a refracting- prism R. By this disposition of the optical parts the two objectives G, B can be rigidly connected. The arrangement of the reflecting-prism may be modified in various ways. The beams from opposite ends of the telescope may be reflected through a common objective ; or separate telescopes may be used, rigidly connected. For use on board ship, a mounting may be employed which allows of adjustment in altitude and azimuth and which is fitted with a breast-rest.
Patent GB-190105984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire Alarms.
Inventor: OATWAY GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5984. Oatway, G. H. March 21. Testing.-For testing a fire-alarm in which circuit is broken by the sag produced in a stretched wire, the wire f is attached at one end to a disc k, which can be turned by one of two cords n to give the same sag to the wire as would be produced by a fire. A rod q is thus lowered so t h a t platinum contact pieces q<1> thereon leave contact springs t. In other arrangements, the frame r is moved to make the testing contact. In a circuit-closing alarm, a testing contact may be made by increasing the virtual length of the suspending wire by the differential movement of levers and pulleys. The invention is a modification of that described in Specification No. 23,018, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190106077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus or Machinery used in Coating Metal Sheets with Metals.
Inventor: HEATHFIELD RICHARD
Filed: 1901-03-22
Granted: 1902-06-21
Abstract: 6077. Heathfield, R. March 22. Galvanizing and similarly coating metals.-An auxiliary pair of rolls B, B<1> is fitted below the partially-submerged exit rolls A, A', the plane of the axis being inclined to prevent excessive bending of the plates. Short removable guides E, F are preferably placed between the two pairs of rolls. The guides C, D are supported on crossbars c, d, and shaped to adapt them to fit the rolls.
Patent GB-190108251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle-supports.
Inventor: PARSONS SAMUEL BLOOMFIELD
Filed: 1901-04-22
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 8251. Parsons, S. B. Sept. 21, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c Act, A.D. 1883]. Supports.-A bicycle support comprises a rod C hooked at C<1> to an eye B<3> formed on a plate B secured to the saddle post by a yoke D passing through ears B<2> and secured by nuts E as shown. Lugs B<4> having parallel inner faces give lateral support to the rod C, when turned down so as to engage the ground. When not in use, the rod C is supported in a clip G of any suitable construction. In a modification, the ends of the yoke D are slotted to receive bolts which connect them to hcles formed in the horizontal ears on the plate B.
Patent GB-190109488-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Instrument for Indicating and Recording the Aiming of Naval Guns at the Moment of Firing, and for Aiming such Guns.
Inventor: DICK CHARLES JAMES ADOLPH
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 9488. Dick, C. J. A. May 7. Methods of sighting.-The apparatus is primarily intended for use during the teaching of artillery practice, to record the deviation of the line of sight from the horizontal plane at the supposed instant of discharge, but it is also applicable for use when discharging guns on board ship to indicate when the gun is horizontal. A plane a is weighted at d, and pivoted at c, in the casing b. The casing b carries a horizontal wire t, and the disc a carries a similar wire s in connection with its sights n, m. The instant the wires t, s are observed to be in the same plane, the gun is in the correct horizontal position for discharge.
Patent GB-190112510-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Hydrosulphite.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-06-19
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 12,510. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. June 19. Zinc hyposulphite.-A difficultysoluble zinc hyposulphite is prepared by treating sulphites with zinc dust and an acid, such as sulphuric, hydrochloric, or acetic acid, and care must be taken to prevent too great a rise in temperature or an excess of acid. The product is stable for a long time, even if exposed to air. It yields sodium hyposulphite by treatment with soda. If exposed to water and air, it decomposes. It is useful for dyeing purposes.
Patent GB-190116851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Handles
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE THOMAS
Filed: 1901-08-22
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 16,851. Sutcliffe, T. Aug. 22. Handles.-In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a handle comprises wires G secured at the ends in holes E formed in perforated discs or flanges D secured to the ends of a tube A, and supported by perforated discs B secured on the tube A and formed with notched peripheries C to receive the wires. Perforated caps F are secured over the ends of the wires. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, the caps F are formed with perforated folds J, which replace the discs D. In another form, the wires G are replaced by wire gauze or the like, which is secured in sections over plain discs C by soldering the ends to the discs D.
Patent GB-190117992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Photographic Cameras
Inventor: ANTHONY RICHARD HENRY
Filed: 1901-09-09
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 17,992. Anthony, R. H. Sept. 9. Cameras.-Relates to a device for displacing a camera sideways, so as to take two stereoscopic views with a single lens. The baseboard A of the camera is connected to a board B mounted on the stand, by two cranks C, D the lengths of which are adjustable. The camera can thus be swung successively into the two positions A, A' where the two stereoscopic views are taken.
Patent GB-190118496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Cycles and other Machines
Inventor: MERINGTON CHARLES
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 18,496. Merington, C. Sept. 16. Driving - mechanism ; clutches.-In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the chain-wheel A, which is mounted in ball bearings on the hub, is formed with internal transverse grooves a containing balls B, which engage also with serpentine grooves c formed in a ring C connected by suitable clutch mechanism to the hub. The ring C is stated to be driven by the momentum accumulated by the balls B during their movement down the straight portions of the grooves c and communicated at the bends to the ring C. Fig. 2 shows a coasting and back-pedalling clutch, in which a sleeve C loosely mounted on the hub is forced by either backward or forward motion of the pedals against a flange secured to the hub X by means of balls B carried in sockets in the chain-wheel A and engaging in curved grooves c in the sleeve C. According to the Provisional Specification, the ring C, Fig. 1, may be connected to the hub by springs.
Patent GB-190123277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wall Constructions for Coke Ovens by Means of a Particularly Shaped Stone
Inventor: KOPPERS HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-11-18
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 23,277. Koppers, H. Nov. 18. Firebricks.-Relates to the construction of walls for coke ovens provided with vertical flues. For this purpose stones or blocks are employed of the form shown in plan and side elevation in Fig. 1. Two such bricks placed together enclose an open- ing f which forms the flue, and in order to increase the efficiency of the heating gases the superimposed layers are crossed as shown in Fig. 2, so as to provide projecting corners e. To produce the slight longitudinal divergence of the walls required in a coke oven, the half-blocks a are separated, by small blocks or plates p, which diminish progressively in thickness, as shown in Fig. 3, from the charging end of the oven to the discharging end, at which end the wall is narrower and the oven consequently wider. The inner surface of the stones is glazed, and the surface in contact with the coke is smoothed.
Patent GB-190126181-A (GB)
Title: A Process and Materials for Reviving the Cloths of Billiard Tables and like Game Boards.
Inventor: COWARD HENRY
Filed: 1901-12-23
Granted: 1902-12-23
Abstract: 26.181. Coward, H., and Thompson, F. J. Dec. 23. Cleaning fabrics.-Reviving cloths of billiard tables and like game boards while in position. The cloth is first cleaned by a wet or dry process ; it may, for example, be brushed, sponged with soap and water or liquid ammonia, and rinsed off. It is then treated with a suitable dyeing solution. After removing superfluous dye, the cloth is allowed to dry and is ironed
Patent GB-190204986-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means to Facilitate Reaching Down and Replacing Boxes Trays Drawers and the like
Inventor: FISHER AUGUSTUS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 4986. Fisher, A. W. Feb. 27. Reachers or long-arms.-Consists of means for lifting down and replacing boxes, trays, drawers, &c. placed on shelves &c. at a height where they are ordinarily out of reach. The device comprises a socket B fixed to a plate secured to the box &c., and a projection D adapted to engage the socket and formed on one side of a sleeve F fixed on the end of a pole. Modifications in the shape of the projection and socket are described. For instance, the projection may be a fork, or rectangular in shape, the socket being in each case modified to fit it.
Patent GB-190206656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Opera, Field and the like Glasses.
Inventor: SALT WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-03-18
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 6656. Salt, W., and Salt, A. E. March 18. Field and opera glasses.-The cross-bar b carrying the eyepieces, is connected by a rod a to a tubular rack f sliding on a rod g fixed to the barrels. The focussing is effected by the oscillation of an arm fitted with a clamping-screw, which acts through a quadrant k and pinione l, h, upon the rack. In a modification, the osci ting arm is replaced by a sliding pin.
Patent GB-190213596-A (GB)
Title: Tobacco Pipes and Cartridges for use therewith.
Inventor: HAHN MAX FRANZ
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 13,596. Hahn, M. F. June 16. Tobacco pipes; tobacco. - Tobacco cartridges are smoked in a pipe constructed with a tube a, the upper part of which is surrounded by a smoke chamber c communicating with a depositing- chamber e and a sucking stem. A detachable cover m at the lower end of the tube is removed to admit the cartridge b, which is pressed up against the cone f by a spring k. A cover i is detachably mounted on the cone f, and serves as an ash receptacle. The part of the cartridge between the top of the tube and the cone is gradually softened by the heat and moisture produced by the combustion, and can then be forced up through the cone by the pring. The smoke does not pass through the cartridge, and consequently the taste and smell is the same when the pipe is re-lit after being out of use. The cartridges are made from whole or cut leaves of tobacco, shaped by moistening or warming and then pressing, spinning, rolling, or similarly treating, and, on drying, the fibres contract producing lateral air channels through the cartridge. In some cases, the leaves are wound spirally to form the cartridge. Cigar tobaccos may be made up into cartridges.