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Patent GB-189819853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lawn-tennis Rackets.
Inventor: WENDEL BARON RICHARD DE
Filed: 1898-09-19
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 19,853. Wendel, Baron R. de. Sept. 19. Scoring and marking; racquets.-On the handle of an ordinary racquet is placed one or more dials or rollers provided with indications of the kind used in the game of lawn tennis, over each of which dials or rollers is located a pointer or disc provided with an aperture, one of the said parts being adjustable with reference to the other. In the form shown, the handle is provided with four dials a, covered by four rotatable discs b, each having an aperture c through which the indications on the dials are visible.
Patent GB-189824379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephonic Apparatus.
Inventor: MUIRHEAD FRANCIS LAUDER
Filed: 1898-11-18
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 24,379. Muirhead, F. L. Nov. 18. Telephones, mounting and supporting. Relates to an arrangement of telephonic apparatus for use on board ship and in other places. A bracket a, on the front of a junction box b, carries a transverse tube d leading to the receivers c, c. The transmitter e is attached to the tube d so as to rotate with it. Circuit contacts f are also controlled by the tube d. The ear-piece tubes g, g are arranged, one fixed and one hinged at h, so as to allow the ear-pieces j to grip over the ears when the apparatus is raised to its operating position.
Patent GB-189903042-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Preparation of Food.
Inventor: PUTET FRANCOIS
Filed: 1899-02-10
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 3042. Putet, F. Feb. 10. Confectionery or sweetmeats; cakes; biscuits.- Flour is kneaded with water at a temperature of 100‹ C., and the paste so formed cooked on the hearth of the oven until of a golden colour. It is then crushed to the desired fineness, and is packed in sterilized receivers, which are then sealed. When used, the product is boiled with beef tea &c. to form a soup. The material may also be made into the form of cakes, biscuits, pastilles, &c., instead of being powdered.
Patent GB-189903113-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fabric and Method of Making the same.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR FALLON
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 3113. Feeny, V. r., [Schreiner, L.]. Feb. 11. Zanellas ; serge.-The face is composed chiefly of cotton mercerized under tension, with or without silk, and the back of wool. The fabric is preferably mercerized in the piece. It is used as a lining, dress material, coating, or clothing.
Patent GB-189904496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Contact-breakers.
Inventor: BOWRON GEORGE
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 4496. Bowron, G. March 1. Switches for induction coils &c. The armature which operates the c o n t a c t is mounted to move or slide freely during part of its stroke, cushioning - springs, and suitable means for producing the return stroke, being employed. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the armature C is mounted on a rod C' pivoted at C<2>. It carries a screwed rod C<3>, on which is an adjustable block C<4> adapted to engage the end of a spring D carrying one of the contacts E, and so rapidly break contact. F is an adjustable cushioning-spring, and assists the return movement. The armature rod C<3> is cushione 1 by a spring J<3>, which can be adjusted by a screw J and rod J<5>. The return of the rod may be accelerated by electromagnetic means, such as an electromagnet, or by winding coils at K or L. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the armature has a limited free play on a pin D<2> attached to the contact-spring D. In a form adapted for a mercury contact, the spring D is replaced by a cranked lever, one arm of which carries a contact dipping in a mercury cup. The Provisional Specification states that the armature may be held by a catch until the magnetization is complete.
Patent GB-189905150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Ornamentation of Bedsteads.
Inventor: DAVIS WILLIAM HARRY
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 5150. Davis, W. H. March 9. Bedsteads.-Encaustic, enamelled, or other panels 8 are sunk into recesses in the chills of a bedstead end and secured by a metal frame 10 and screws and nuts 11.
Patent GB-189908311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Carburet of Calcium.
Inventor: BILBIE JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1900-06-20
Abstract: 8311. Bilbie, J., and Wanklyn, J. A. April 20. Furnaces for carbides.-A mixture of equal parts of powdered quicklime and carbon, which may be moistened with gas tar, is inserted into an iron furnace c lined with a thick layer of quick- 1 i m e and provided with h doors for charging and d d i scharging, with a central pyramidal block p of quicklime, and with a central vertical removable pipe i<1> formed of quicklime. The upper part of the tube is enclosed in an iron casing o. Lumps of glowing coke e are placed upon the mixture through the door o. Oxygen is then injected down the tube i<1> by the bent tube shown. Calcium carbide forms, while carbonic acid and oxide escape through vents in the top and through the open end of the tube i<1>.
Patent GB-189912219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Apparatus for Delivering Fare Tickets and Insurance Coupons.
Inventor: LIDSTONE SOLOMON TOZER
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1900-06-12
Abstract: 12,219. Lidstone, S. T. June 12. Tickets, issuing.-By pulling out a slide a<1> with a handle a', a ticket is drawn from the bottom of a pile over dating-wheels p on a lever, which is pulled by a spring r<1> to apply them momentarily to the underside of the ticket, after a finger j<1> projecting from the slide has passed over a selfsetting bevelled catch on the dating-lever. An arm u' with a set-screw v<1> bearing against a leafspring w normally holds the dating-wheels out of contact with the card. The dating-wheels are inked by a ribbon between two reels m<1>, m<2>, one of which bears a ratchet-piuion and is driven by a pawl on the dating-lever. The day wheel is driven from a clock as follows:-A disc, Fig. 2, bearing a pin c to act on a cam-lever, revolves once in twenty-four hours, and at twelve midnight an escapement g rocked by the lever sets free a going train which terminates in a crank k connected by a wire m to the ratchet feed of the day wheel. The coin disengages a detent f<1> from the delivery slide a<1> by dropping from a shoot b<1> into a pan d<1> hinged on one end of the lever. As the slide is drawn out, it operates a lever. g<1> which tips the pan.
Patent GB-189912611-A (GB)
Title: Closing Device for Receptacles having Capillary Openings for the Transport, Storage, and Use of Volatile Liquids.
Filed: 1899-06-16
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 12,611. Abel, C. D., [Zimmermann, L³thy, & Co., Chem. Fabrik Brugg]. June 16. Stoppers.-Relates to means for closing the capillary openings of receptacles employed for the transport, storage, and use of volatile liquids. The closure consists of a caoutchouc band i, which is secured on the nozzle of the receptacle by passing the boss b on the nozzle through the buttonhole opening d in the band. The band is thus stretched over and hermetically closes the capillary opening in the nozzle. The receptacle is opened by pulling the top of the band clear of the nozzle.
Patent GB-189919372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brakes for Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: LEA WILLIAM CHATER
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 19,372. Lea, W. C. Sept. 26. Brakes, rim. Brake shoes g with blocks A are carried on a horse-shoe shaped frame i connected by links n to a clip &c. n<1> on the fork crown and actuated through the adjustable rod c by a lever b on the handle-bar. The brake shoes are fixed by bolts m passing through slots to the frame i so as to be readily detachable. A rear extension q on the clip n<1> carries the mud guard f.
Patent GB-189922063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Propulsion of Vessels by Screw Propellers.
Inventor: SHAND HINTON
Filed: 1899-11-04
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 22,063. Shand, H. Nov. 4. Screw propellers; propeller shafts, arrangement of.-Relates to the mounting of screw propellers so that their weight and thrust are not transmitted to their shafts. Fig. 1 shows the method of carrying a large propeller. To the end of the stern tube is screwed a sleeve C which also fits over the boss of the stern frame. This sleeve is preferably of cast steel, and has a projecting collar b fitting the stern tube and forming a bearing for the shaft. The bearing may be lined with any metal other than gun-metal, to avoid corrosion of the shaft. This arrangement does away with the ordinary lignum-vitµ bearing. The sleeve has thrust rings on its outer surface which engage grooves in a bushing B made in halves and secured to the propeller boss by keys k<2>. The after end of the shaft is tapered, and has keyed on it a driving- disc or collar D provided with projections p, p fitting similar recesses in the propeller boss. The groove g contains packing to prevent the escape of lubricant, which is contained in the sleeve and supplied to the bearing-surfaces by passages o, o. In the case of small propellers, the thrust rings are dispensed with, the forward thrust being taken at t<1> and the backward thrust on a collar screwed on the end of the sleeve.
Patent GB-189923414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphons for Aërated Waters and the like.
Inventor: SHARMAN FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-11-23
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 23,414. Sharman, F. Nov. 23. Siphon bottles.- Consists in constructing the head so that it can be readily detached from the bottle and so that the valve is easy of access. For this purpose, a split ring E provided with a screwthread is fitted on the neck of the bottle, and the lower part B of the siphon head is provided with a corresponding screw-thread, which is screwed on to the ring E. To facilitate access to the valve, the head is made in two or more parts A, B, which are fastened together by screwing one part on to the other.
Patent GB-189924116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: PERRIN ANATOLE
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 24,116. Perrin, A. Dec. 4. Secondary b a t - teries. -The separators e, Figs. 2 and 3, consist of perforated plates of celluloid or the like provided with longitudinal semicircular beadings g which bear against the electrode plates c, d. The separator plate has a projecting portion i which rests upon the bottom of the cell. The positive plates c are made slightly smaller than the negative plates d, and the whole are bound together by bands to prevent deformation.
Patent GB-190002599-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Shirts.
Inventor: SPIERS PHINEAS
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 2599. Spiers, P. Feb. 9. Shirts. - Behind the shirt front a suitable piece of material is fixed to form a pocket, in which may be inserted a suitable substance to keep the shirt front stiff. The inserted substance may be of papier mÔchÚ, cardboard, rubber, or the like. One form of pocket C D fastened by buttons E is shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190009046-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Metallurgical Treatment of Metallic Sulphides and Sulphide Ores.
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 9046. Bullier, L. M., and Soc. des Carburea MÚtalliques. Nov. 13, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Metals, extracting; copper; zinc.-Sulphide ores are fused with calcium carbide with liberation of the metal or formation of a carburized metal and a calcium sulphide. The process is particularly applicable to ores of copper and iron, the copper and carburized iron being obtained in separate layers. In treating ores containing volatile metals, such as zinc, suitable condensers are employed.
Patent GB-190010503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Bicycles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 10,503. Boult, A. J., [Bodinar, A.]. June 8. Motor road vehicles.-In a motor bicycle the motor is mounted in the lower part of the frame, between the road wheels, to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible. The shaft of the motor may be in the same horizontal plane as the axle of the driving-wheel b, and is connected to this by spur pinions r, a side shaft a, and bevel gearing s. The lower part of the frame consists of two parallel straight tubes g, connected by two transverse plates d, d<1> to the lower front tube h. The motor is bolted between vertical extensions of the transverse plates d, d', the ignition device k being behind the front tube h.
Patent GB-190022901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cork Pullers.
Inventor: SCHERMACK JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 22,901. Schermack, J. J. Dec. 14. Corskcrews and cork-drawers.-The shell or casing of the apparatus is made in two parts a<2>, a<3> ' which are secured together by screws, and form between them the cylindrical barrel a', and the chamber a<9>, Fig. 5. The barrel a<7> contains the corkscrew-carrier C, to which the corkscrew F is revolubly pivoted, the nut D, which rotates the corkscrew, and the stripper e, E, e<1>, which strips the drawn cork from the screw. The carrier C is reciprocated by the operation of the hand-lever G, the pinion g fixed on the axis of the lever engaging with the fixed rack a<e> and with the rack c<4> on the carrier. The casing is slotted at a<d>, to permit the rise and fall of the pinion. During the first portion of the downward movement of the corkscrew, the nut D and stripper E are moved with the carrier by the projection h<1> on the spring controlled dog H, which is pivoted on the arm c<5> of the carrier, engaging the shoulder e<6> on the stripper. Then, the dog is released by the pin h<2> engaging the fixed cam a<g>, and the nut and stripper remain stationary while the corkscrew is inserted in the cork. During the extraction of the cork, the stripper and nut are raised with the carrier by the dog H engaging the shoulder e<7>. Then, the dog is released by the pin h<3> engaging the cam k<4>, and the stripper is held by the projection e<8> engaging a projection on the slide K, while the upward movement of the carrier is continued to strip the cork from the screw. The nut D is left quite free during the stripping operation. The cam k<4> is carried by the slide K, which can be adjusted by means of an eccentric to regulate the movement of the stripper. This adjustment permits of the cork being withdrawn either partially or entirely from the bottle.
Patent GB-190023021-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Telescopic Elevators.
Inventor: NOAKES GEORGE HOWARD
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 23,021. Noakes, G. H. Dec. 17. Elevators.-Relates to improvements on the invention d e scribed in Specification No. 24,262, A.D. 1898. The frame carrying the top shaft g is made to slide along the similar frame carrying the bottom shaft k, so that the elevator can be adjusted in length by clamps n. To prevent sagging of the chains, boards m are fitted below them upon which they slide when loaded.
Patent GB-190100510-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Keeping Cool the Tuyeres of Blast and like Furnaces and Forges and of Heating the Air or Blast used.
Inventor: FOSTER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 510. Foster, W. J. Jan. 8. TuyÞres; b l a s t for blast furnaces &c.-Blast-furnace, forge, a n d like tuyeres may be kept cool by means of air which is forced along a pipe d and tubular coil d<2> into the tuyere chamber a. From this chamber the heated air passes through a pipe c into the furnace or fire. In a modified arrangement, the tuyÞre is formed with two communicating chambers, through which the air passes on its way to the furnace or fire. A valve or cock may be fitted to the back part of the tuyÞre, for the purpose of allowing the hot air to escape, when required, and at the same time closing the end of the discharge pipe corresponding to the pipe c, Fig. 1. The Provisional Specification states that liquid hydrocarbons may be injected into the tuyÞres.
Patent GB-190101421-A (GB)
Title: Leather Stretching Devices.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 1421. Liddle, J., [Nott Co., W. S]. Jan. 22. Hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.- Relates to the clamping-devices employed for holding the skin in leather-stretching machines. In Fig. 1, the reference numeral 2 designates the fixed head of the machine, to which is bolted a plate 4 provided with a series of slots 7, one for each of the clamps which grip the irregular edge of the skin. The base or lower jaw member 17 of the clamp is provided at the rear with a segmental slot through which passes a bolt 10 carrying a serrated locking-plate 9, which engages with the similarly-serratel edges 8 of the slot 7. The clamps are thus adjustable both for angular position and linear distance, so as to suit the contour of the skin. The upper jaw 19 of the clamp is caused to grip the leather 29 by means of a cam lever 26, the pivots 24 of which are formed on a nut 23 adjustable on the post 22. Fig. 5 shows a modification, in which the lower jaw member 17 is pivoted at 34 to a plate 33 adjustable longitudinally in the slot 7. Fig. 12 shows a further modification, in which the clamp is provided with a tail-plate 31 having a segmental slot 32, which is engaged by the hooked end 41 of a locking-plate 35<a> adjustable in the slot 7.
Patent GB-190104046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Detachably Connecting Mud guards to Cycles, Motor Cars and the like.
Inventor: MARCHANT WILLIAM HAMILTON
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 4046. Marchant, W. H. Feb. 26. Guards, mud.- Mud-guard stays for bicycles, motor cars, and the like are provided with means for readily detaching them. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the plain end of the stay d is clamped in a split socket a, formed in an eyed washer a<1> or other fastening secured to the cycle axle or frame, by screwing a nut e on to the tapered outer surface of the socket a. In the modification shown in Fig. 10, the socket a is formed with lugs a<5> secured together by a screw e. The socket &c.- a may be arranged on the end of the stay d.
Patent GB-190108340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Construction of Loose-front Garments.
Inventor: LOWE ROBERT EVERETT
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 8340. Lowe, R. E. April 23. Linings; blouses; dresses; stiffeners.-Relates to loose front garments, such as house dresses, blouse waists, children's dresses, &c. having tight-fitting waist linings, and consists in rendering the lining adjustable for different sizes of waist, and providing them with stays or stiffeners. Fig. 1 shows a loose front garment with the front thrown open. The lining consists of the back part 2 sewn to the garment, and the front sections 3, 4, the front and lower edges of which are free. The front edges are to be attached to each other by any suitable fastenings. In each front section 3, 4 a tapering incision 5 is made, the edges of which are strengthened and are provided with holes or eyelets for a lace 8 by which they may be drawn together to the extent desired. Other forms of adjusting-fastening may be used in place of a lace. Fig. 3 shows a front section 4 having stays or stiffeners placed in the edges of the incision 5, and also a stiffener 14 between the incision and the front edge of the section.
Patent GB-190109027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machines
Inventor: EVES JOSHUA VALENTINE
Filed: 1901-05-02
Granted: 1902-08-02
Abstract: 9027. Eves, J. V. May 2. Embroidery; ornamental-sewing machines; overedge-stitching machines ; needle-bars, vibrating laterally. - Relates to zig - zag machines for sewing scollop edges and other like work. The pivot d, Fig. 3, of the cam-actuated lever C, Fig. 6, from which the needle-bar is vibrated laterally by the link b, is carried by a hand-lever D, having a notch d' adapted to engage in one of three notches in a spring latch E. The pivot d can thus be placed so that the needle vibrates to the left, or to the right, or across, the zero line. According to the Provisional Specification, the same result may be obtained by shifting the cam C' on its shaft. The position of the end of the link b in the slot of the lever C is controlled by a knee lever through a lever G, G<1> and link g<2>, and also, if desired, by a cam S driven through a gear train from a worm s. In order to allow of adjusting the cam S to correct position, it is driven from the last member of the train through a clutch, which is fitted with a latch by which the clutch can be held out of action, if desired. In order to give a fullness to the stitching and stiffen the edges of scollops, piping cord is employed. Presser-wheels; feed.-The work is fed by a horizontal rotary presser-wheel 20, Fig. 8, driven by ratchet or other gearing and a gear train from the main shaft, and situated to one side of the needle-bole. A presser-wheel of this kind may be used on each side of the needle. According to the Provisional Specification, the presser-wheels are capable of lateral adjustment, and this movement and their lifting movement may be controlled from the mechanism by which the working position of the needle is shifted.
Patent GB-190109680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grindstones
Inventor: SCHMIDT JULIUS OTTO
Filed: 1901-05-09
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 9680. Schmidt, J. O. May 9. Wood, grinding.-Millstones which grind on their circumference are made up of a number of sectors b cemented together and connected by metal keys c round which are bands d, or plates, cemented &c. in place.
Patent GB-190110116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings and their Application to Trolley Wheels, Sheaves and Similar Articles.
Inventor: KEMPSTER DANIEL EDGAR
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 10,116. Kempster, D. E. May 15. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-Relates to roller bearings and the application of the same to trolley wheels, sheaves, &c. Figs. 2 and 3 show the application of the invention to a trolley wheel for an electric car. The grooved wheel 5 has a cylindrical hole at the centre to receive the bearing, which consists of rollers 1 arranged between a hardened bush 7 secured in the wheel and a sleeve 8 secured to the wheel axle. The rollers are provided with reduced portions or necks 2, and separating discs 3 are arranged between these necks. The discs take a bearing against the sleeve 8 and against a loose ring 9 or a rib on the bush 7. The bearing is enclosed at the ends by hardened plates 11, which may be inserted from both sides, or inserted from one side in case one end of the hole in the wheel is closed by a flange. The plates are secured by washers 13, preferably fixed in place by riveting over the projecting flanges 14 of the wheel. The washers 13 are provided with suitable recesses to contain material 16 for lubricating the joints between the wheel and the trolley harp &c. In order that the grooved portion may be readily replaced when worn, the body of the wheel may be formed of side flanges which receive the bush 7, and the tread portion is formed of a bronze &c. ring placed between the side flanges and locked thereto by screws or other means.
Patent GB-190111718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draught Regulators for Stove or Furnace Flues.
Inventor: BRUSS JULIUS
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 11,718. Bruss, J. June 7. Draught, regulating.-Relates to automatic apparatus for admitting air to the flue of a stove or furnace to moderate an excessive draught, consisting of a flap 6, with an adjustable counterbalance weight 13, closing outwards over an air inlet 3. Adjustable hinged flaps 27, 28 are fitted within the flue to deflect the products of combustion ; they are adjusted simultaneously by a hand-lever. When the flap 6 opens beyond a certain point, a pin 40 on its shank lifts a flap 39 to admit air behind it. The flap 6 is preferably in two parts adjustably bolted together, as shown in Fig. 4. The air inlet 3 may be closed, when desired, by a hinged cover 5.