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Patent GB-189717124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Uterine Dilators.
Inventor: LEWIS TIMOTHY ALLEN
Filed: 1897-07-20
Granted: 1897-08-28
Abstract: 17,124. Lewis, T. A., Bigelow, F. A., Bigelow, V. A., and Palmer, D. H. July 20. Uterine appliances.-A dilator for applying medicaments to the uterus consists of a cylindrical handle A, hinged at c to a rod D, which is screwed into a solid stem B formed with a concave flange 3<1> and with parallel grooves a for receiving the medicament. The connection between the parts A and D may be rendered rigid by moving a pearshaped sleeve C over the hinge.
Patent GB-189717626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Radiators, and Means for Heating the same.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1897-07-27
Granted: 1897-09-11
Abstract: 17,626. Thompson, W. P., [Winters, F. V.]. July 27. Drawings to Specification. Superheaters, steam.-A boiler for supplying steam for heating buildings is provided with a superheating-coil, the convolutions of which are of varying diameter to permit of their being readily heated by a gas or oil burner.
Patent GB-189726083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Disappearing Targets.
Inventor: SHINKWIN ROBERT STAVELEY
Filed: 1897-11-09
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 26,083. Shinkwin, R. S. Nov. 9. Targets. - Two targets B are secured to a triangular frame E mounted on a pivot D so that, on rotating the frame through a rightangle, one target is raised above the mantlet into view, and the other target is lowered for repairs. A catch I locks the frame in either extreme position. In a modification, one target is replaced by a dummy or marking- target. Instead of the above arrangement, two targets may be secured to a frame -running on a horizontal rail, and a signalling-disc may be run out by an endless line when the frame is moved in either direction, to withdraw one target behind a central mantlet and bring the other target into view.
Patent GB-189726905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Inlets for Drains.
Inventor: GRANT FREDERICK THOMAS
Filed: 1897-11-17
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 26,905. Grant, F. T. Nov. 17 Ventilating.-The inlet consists of a pipe A at theground level with a cover B and a lateral air inlet A<1> leading to a vertically - placed grating E'. The flap valve D lies against a metal grating C secured in grooves. A rib 0 prevents backdraught from raising the flap.
Patent GB-189729702-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Rollers for Moulding Confectionery.
Filed: 1897-12-15
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 29,702. Lyle & Sons, A., and Lyle, C. Dec. 15. Moulding confectionery.-Rollers for moulding confectionery are made hollow and a stream of water is passed through in order to keep them cool. The Figure shows one arrangement. The axles carrying the rollers R, R<1> are perforated as at D, D<1> for the passage of water, connection with the pipes being obtained through packing-nuts E, E' and F, F<1>.
Patent GB-189800800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lasting Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-01-11
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 800. Boult, A. J., [Consolidated and McKay Lasting Machine Co.]. Jan. 11. Lasting; nailing. -I m p r o vements are described on lasting-machines by which the upper is stretched, pull e d over, and tacked to the inner sole at various points successively, the said improvements being particularly applicable to the machine described in Specification No. 14,453, A.D. 1897. The presser h, Fig. 2, is moved over the work in a downwardly-inclined direction to draw the upper well over the sole and, in welted goods, to press it into the angle between the inner sole and lip. For this purpose its outer face is inclined. The said presser is carried on the underside of the nail-receiving block 20, which is secured to an arm 84 moved to and fro by a lever 87 and cam 88. The arm 84 has, on one side, a pin and slide fitting a grooved block 2x2 pivoted in the frame of the machine and adjusted in the required direction by a lever 2Î4 and cam 2x5. When the pressers Î35 and Î36, shown in Fig. 15, are thrown into use as described in the previous Specification, the cam 2Î5 is rotated to place the grooved block into a horizontal position as shown in Fig. 2, so that the presser h does not touch the work. The said pressers x35 and <x>36 have recesses 2Î8 and x31, the former to accommodate a nail previously driven and the latter to allow a new nail to be driven. The nails or tacks are driven in an inclined direction to pull the upper over the sole. For this purpose the recess in the receiver 20 is inclined, as is the driving-bar 90, which is lifted by a cam 91 against a torsion bar 93. When the nails are not required to be fully driven, a platearrangement 2Î6 is used such as is described in the Specification previously referred to.
Patent GB-189804812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Alternating Current Electric Motors.
Inventor: HEYLAND ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-02-26
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 4812. Heyland, A. Feb. 26. Motors, alternating- current. - Relates to motors in which the speed of rotation can be varied by changing the number of poles. For this purpose the winding of the inducing-element is divided into two parts, as shown in Fig. 2, and these are connected to a switch u so that the direction of the current through one of them may be reversed at will. The winding may be further divided to obtain a larger number of poles. The short-circuited rotating element has its winding in two or more sections connected to the short-circuiting rings in parallel. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the induced currents in the two sections flow in the same direction in a two-pole field and in opposite directions in a four-pole field. Sections of the winding may overlap one another at an angle. Another winding which may be adopted is shown in Fig. 6. In this arrangement the sections of the winding are connected together through starting-resistances W.
Patent GB-189804930-A (GB)
Title: Improved Releasing Device for Boats' Sails.
Inventor: ANSTEY THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1898-02-28
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 4930. Anstey, T. H. Feb. 22. Hooks.-A device for releasing the sail when a boat heels over to a dangerous angle is shown in front and side elevation in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively, and a plan of the hook is shown on an enlarged scale in Fig. 3. The sheet is placed over the hook B secured by a pivoted clip C, which may be released by a cord 0 operated by hand. If the boat heels over so that the rod K assumes a vertical position, a weight M slides down and carries with it the lever H, link F, and bell-crank lever E, thereby pushing over the sliding plate D and clip C to release the hook. The weight M is loosely held by a pin N, and the inclination of the rod K can be adjusted by a thumb-screw L.
Patent GB-189811908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prepayment or Coin-freed Apparatus for the Delivery of Chocolate and other Articles.
Inventor: VOS THEODORE DE
Filed: 1898-05-25
Granted: 1899-05-25
Abstract: 11,908. Lake, H. H., [Vos, T. de]. May 25. Fastenings, c o n - freed, for boxes. The coin inserted at a slot 1 drops down a shoot 2 into a slot through three coaxial levers 3, 4, 5, so that, when the middle one 4 is operated by a divided pusher 6, 7, the other two are also operated. The top coin lever 3 disengages a hook bolt 20 from a staple 21 on the lid of the corresponding box, and, after the lid has been opened, a spring pin 25, following the book bolt, prevents the lid from being quite closed again, so that it can be easily seen the box needs recharging. The pusher and the coin levers become locked in their new position, because the lowest coin lever 5 shifts a slide 27 till a notch 28 therein registers with a lug on the horizontal arm 30 of a bell crank which is pivoted at 31, and has a spring pulling its vertical arm 33 so as to throw the horizontal arm in front of a collar 9 on the pusher. The vertical arm 33 passes through a slot in a plate 35 which can slide forwards or backwards in guides on the underside of the base-plate 34. In order to reset the apparatus after refilling the two boxes, it is necessary by means of the key to lift a bolt 40 from a hook 41, and to turn the hook out of engagement with a pin 42 upon the slide plate 35. Two lateral slides 45, connected by a spring 44 and having bevelled parts which project into. notches in the central slide, will then push the central slide forwards. The bell-crank pawls are consequently raised, and springs 49, 50 are left free to reset the coin levers and the pusher. The slide plate 35 is replaced by pressing the knob 52. In the initial condition of the mechanism, the lateral slides 45 allow coins of small size to drop direct through the partition plate 34 into the receptacle, but hold up coins of the right size. When the slides have been pulled by the intermediate spring, the coin is left free to drop as soon as the coin levers have resumed their initial position. The keyholes of the lock for the boxes and of the lock for the coin receptacle below them are covered by escutcheons which are connected by a rod pressed down by a spring. Access to the locks is only obtained by pushing up the rod through a hole in the bottom of the receptacle. A hinged lid 58 in the bottom of the receptacle is held to by a staple 67 and a spring bolt 65 with which a catch 62 engages till a key 60 is used to lift the catch and draw the bolt.
Patent GB-189812904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements for Raising and Lowering Portable and other Engine Chimneys.
Inventor: PECK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-06-09
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 12,904. Peck, W. June 9. Chimneys.-The hinged chimney of a portable or similar engine is raised and lowered by means of a projecting plate A connected by a chain C to the shafts or by a lever taking their place.
Patent GB-189814285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Generating and Burning Gas from Liquid Hydro-carbons.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 14,285. Thompson, W. P., [Snyder, R. M.]. June 28. Vapour lamps and burners. - Hydrocarbon oil passes through the pipes 9 and 4 to the vaporizing a n d mixing tube 12 arranged over the chimney, and the vapour formed flows through the pipe 1 to the burner 22<a>. Fig. 2 shows the pipe 12 and its fittings in section. T h e vapour flows through a minute aperture 16 in the tip 14 to the mixing- chamber 18, air being drawn in through the ports 19. Unvaporized oil is prevented from reaching the chamber 18 by the sleeve 17. Fig. 4 shows a modified tip, in which the flow of vapour is regulated by the needle 36. In some cases the pipe 12 is coiled round the chimney.
Patent GB-189816505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cork Extractors.
Inventor: RUNDLE ERNEST SYDNEY
Filed: 1898-07-29
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 16,505. Rundle, E. S. July 29. Corkscrews and cork-drawers. - The corkscrew spindle 5 is fixed to a pinion 8, which is rotated by the spring 28, through the clockwork train 11, 10, 9, when the clutch 15 is released from the pinion 8. The release of the clutch is effected through the lever 21 by the push 18, or, automatically, by the push-rod 19, which is actuated by the spring 20, when a bottle is pressed against the sleeve 29 carried by the spring. A sleeve 33 is mounted to slide, against the action of the spring 35, on the spindle 5, the sleeve and spindle being made of square section, as shown in Fig. 8, so that they rotate together. When the bottle neck is inserted in the bell mouth 2 of the barrel 1, the clutch 15 is released and the corkscrew is rotated to withdraw the cork. At the same time, the serrated end of the sleeve 33 cuts into the cork, and leaves it free to be ejected by the action of the spring 20. The mechanism is wound up by means of the thumb-piece 37.
Patent GB-189818264-A (GB)
Title: A Washing Machine for Washing all kinds of Household Linen.
Inventor: SWEET CHARLES
Filed: 1898-08-25
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 18,264. Sweet, C. Aug. 25. Washing-machines. -Fig. 1 shows a vertical section. The clothes are rubbed between two perforated rubber discs N, N<1>, carried on perforated metal discs I, 0. The disc 0 is supported above the bottom B ; the disc I is carried by the handle K, which passes through the bearing T<1> in the hinged cover T. The bottom B is placed above the edge of the rim E, to allow room for a. gas-jet.
Patent GB-189819379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kidderminster, Scotch, or Ingrain Carpets.
Inventor: NAYLOR THOMAS FOX
Filed: 1898-09-12
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 19,379. Naylor, T. F., and Naylor, A. Sept. 12. Carpets.-Relates to the Kidderminster, Scotch, or ingrain carpets described in Specification No. 11,692, A.D. 1895. There are two plies of weft material, but one ply has only one half the number of shots in the other, some parts having two wefts in the top layer and one in the bottom, and others having one in the top and two in the bottom. One or two stuffer warps B between the plies are occasionally left uncovered to assist in producing the colour effects. When one stuffer warp is brought to the face, the other is interwoven to form a twilled or ribbed back.
Patent GB-189823316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjusting-taps for Gas Burners.
Inventor: GAEBERT CARL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1898-11-05
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 23,316. Gaebert, C. F. Nov. 5. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-The gas burner g and the tube f of the pilot jet are mounted on the plug b of the gas cock, which is fixed upon the gas - supply pipe a. The plug b is provided with pilot channels c, c' and with main channels d, d<1>, and the respective pilot and main channels may be connected, when required, by grooves n, m in the plug casing h. By means of a sleeve i and a lever k, this casing may be rotated so that gas is supplied (1) to the pilot burner only, (2) to the pilot and main burners simultaneously, and (3) to the main burner only. The method of actuating by means of a sleeve i and a lever k may be employed in connection with alternating movable cocks of other form.
Patent GB-189906095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Channel Opening Machines.
Inventor: DORMAN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 6095. Dorman, W. H. March 21. Channelling.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of the head of a channel-opening machine in which the work is fed by a roller g covered with indiarubber or other soft material. The wheel is mounted in a slide h which is pulled back by a spring and pushed forward by a bell crank rocked by a treadle. The channel is opened by a plough f<1> having a nose f and the lip is set back by a rotary tool f.
Patent GB-189907673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travelling Light Supporting Devices.
Inventor: DAVIDSON CHARLES
Filed: 1899-04-12
Granted: 1900-04-12
Abstract: 7673. Davidson, C. April 12. Gasaliers and oil-lamp pendants.- A gas, oil, or electric lamp E is hung by an extensible india-rubber cord from the free end of a long arm C. which can turn horizontally about a vertical stud B on an overhead support, such as a beam A or a bracket. The arm mav have a joint consisting of a hinge Ex and an elastic ring E<ÎÎ>. Two or more arms, or a circular frame, may be supported by the stud. The Provisional Specification mentions the use of a " lazy- " tongs " or telescopic arm, and a central ball-andsocket joint.
Patent GB-189908274-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Construction of Ejector.
Inventor: BERTRAM DAVID NOBLE
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 8274. Bertram, D. N., and Milne, S. April 20. Ejectors.-A double conical valve f is situated within the working fluid nozzle b and inlet d, and produces an annular jet, which is started and regulated by the movement of the valve above the inlet d. In a modification, the valve moves downwards to start and regulate the jet, and the nozzle b is also adjustable in the same direction.
Patent GB-189910988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: THOMAS JACOB W
Filed: 1899-05-25
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 10,988. Thomas, J. W., and Brandt, J. N. May 25. Washing - machines.-Fig. 2 shows a vertical section. The receptacle 1 is provided with a perforated false bottom 7 supported on springs 8. Five plungers 10, three of which are shown in Fig. 2, are carried on cross-bars 9 secured to the tubular rod 11, which is reciprocated by means of the lever 18. Each plunger 10 consists of two conical shells 13, 14, and two cylindrical shells 15, 16, united as shown. The cover 2 consists of a central strip held at one end by the spring catch 4 and hinged on the removable pin 6, which is provided with two hinged flaps.
Patent GB-189914684-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Increasing the Efficiency of Screw Propellers.
Inventor: SNOWDON FREDERICK SEATON
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 14,684. Snowdon, F. S., and Orr, W. J. July 17. Screw propellers. -Relates to means for preventing slip and for directing the stream of water aft instead of outwards. To each blade are attached a number of flanges or buttons 1, 2, which are preferably arranged as shown in Fig. 1. Their leading ends are further from the axis of the screw than their trailing ends, so that the water is pressed inwards to offer a solid body to the roots of the blades. These flanges increase in depth from the centre outwards. Two only are shown, but any number may be fitted.
Patent GB-189922699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steering Gear for Motor Road Vehicles, Velocipedes, and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 22,699. Boult, A. J., [Jamieson, R. W.]. Nov. 14. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to steering-gear for motor road vehicles, velocipedes, and like vehicles. The front axle f, Fig. 1, is pivoted at the apex of a triangular frame, and is provided at its outer ends with members h, shown in Fig. 4, with overhanging flanges i engaging with curved plates secured to the stud-axles k, Fig. 5, upon which the hubs of the steering - wheels m are mounted. The stud-axles k or plates are connected by a rod o and arms p for simultaneous operation. Small plates holding felt or similar material in contact with the plates j are provided for lubrication. Small conical rollers may be provided between the main and stud axle bearing members. The members h and j may be reversed, the curved bearing-plate j then being on the main axle f.
Patent GB-189924488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or additions to Metallic Bedsteads and Cots.
Inventor: ADSHEAD THOMAS WILLETTS
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 24,488. Adshead, T. W. Dec. 9. Bedsteads and cots.-Relates to means of connecting the top rail of the end frames of bedsteads to the pillars and uprights. On the underside of the top rail b<2>, which may be of hollow metal or of brass-covered wood and may be suitably upholstered or covered with plush &c. to serve as a rest for leaning on when conversing with the occupant of the bed, is a groove in which is fixed by screws f a metal strip b<1> which has at its ends holes to engage the screws on the pillar. The top rail is secured by a cap or mount g threaded on the screw c<1> and held in place by the knob g'. The cap g also secures or clamps in place the mount h. The rails e are secured by a screw i passing through the bar b<1> and engaging nut e'. The mount j is clamped between the bar b<1> and the end of the rail e. The Provisional Specification states that the top rail may have an open joint along the top, and tie arm-rest a tongue fitting into the groove.
Patent GB-190003129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Meat Extracts and the Preparation of the same.
Inventor: BERGHEIM SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-02-16
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 3129. Bergheim, S. Feb. 16. Food preparations.-In preparing meat extracts containing more than 5 per cent. of albumen, the albumen is heated with water till it jellifies, and a mixture of boiled meat extract and gelatine is added to it, the mixture being stirred and boiled down to the consistency of cream, when it is allowed to cool as usual.
Patent GB-190008601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Firelighters
Inventor: HELLIWELL ROBERT BEST
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8601. Helliwell, R. B. May 10. Firelighters.-A framework firelighter comprises strips of wood a between which are arranged one or more bundles c of combustible material, the whole being bound together by means of a wire b. The ends of the firelighter are dipped in a resinous or other similar composition. Wood chips or shavings, cork, cotton, oakum, or other waste material may be employed in forming the bundles.
Patent GB-190022772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Tanks, Containers, Canisters and such like having Detachable Lids adapted to Hermetically Close them.
Inventor: PITCHFORD ROBERT
Filed: 1900-12-13
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 22,772. Pitchford, R. Dec. 13. Stoppers.-Relates to tanks, containers, canisters, &c. having hermetically-closing detachable lids, and applicable for holding calcium carbide, explosives, or any other materials. Straps e, riveted &c. to the body, strengthen it and carry the eye-bolts d. These bolts take into slots in straps i, h attached to the lid, which is tightened by the washers and nuts d<3>. One of the straps h may form a handle and their ends are bent back on themselves. The edge of the can may be thickened, and it bears against a rubber, felt, &c. washer c<2> lying in a groove formed by the two casings c<4>, c<5> of the lid.
Patent GB-190101680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Axle Boxes for the Axles of Road Carriages.
Inventor: LONES JABEZ
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1680. Lones, J., and Holden, E., [trading as Lones, Vernon, & Holden]. Jan. 24. Forging; stamping; rolling.-Relates to the manufacture of road-vehicle axle-boxes of various types from tubular billets. A square hollow billet, produced by the process described in Specification No. 1679, A.D. 1901, is reduced in back action rolls to the desired tubular form, and is then further treated in back action rolls to reduce the barrel end, or both the barrel and head ends, to the desired external shape, the billet being held on a mandrel in the eye of the rolls. Fig. 10 shows a billet c rolled to shape for producing a Collinge or mail axle-box, the rolls having recesses to form the fins c<2>. The blank is then placed in a die e, Figs. 12, 14, and 16, in a power hammer or stamp, and subjected successively to the action of toolsf,f<2>,f<3>, which, by the successive steps shown, produce the finished axle-box shown in Fig. 16. The Specification mentions and illustrates some of the various types of axle-boxes which may be made by a similar process.
Patent GB-190104586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Primary Batteries.
Inventor: GAUZENTES CHARLES NESTOR
Filed: 1901-03-04
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 4586. GauzentÞs, C. N. March 4. Lanterns; miners' or safety lamps.- A special primary battery is used. Fig. 1 shows a miner's lamp combined with two cells, and Fig. 5 shows a lantern in which the battery is put into action by turning the lantern upside down.
Patent GB-190106813-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or applicable to Screw Propellers.
Inventor: BREWSTER FRANCIS WENTWORTH
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 6813. Brewster, F. W. April 1. Screw propellers.-Relates to the construction of detachable blades. Each blade is made in two parts, the leading face being one part and the trailing face the other part. These parts may be cast, hammered, rolled, stamped, or otherwise formed, and are riveted or bolted together to form a hollow blade. In the case of large cast blades, each part may have one or more strengthening- ribs d, which abut on one another, as shown in Fig. 1. These ribs may be tongued and grooved, as at i, to prevent lateral movement of the parts. In the case of large rolled or stamped blades, a strengthening-frame e may be secured between the two parts, as shown in Fig. 3. The roots of the blades are made solid, as shown in Fig. 3.