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Patent GB-189709656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Charcoal.
Inventor: HEIDENSTAM WERTHER ANDERS GUST
Filed: 1897-04-15
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 9656. Heidenstam, W. A. G. von. April 15. Drawings to Specification. Charcoal.-Wood, peat, or other suitable material is forced by any suitable device, such as the forcing-device used in brick-making machines, through horizontal retorts, which may become gradually smaller in diameter, and which are arranged above the flues of a furnace in such a manner that the wood &c. passes in the opposite direction to the furnace gases. The gaseous products driven off, tar, acetic acid, &c. are led off by separate branch pipes fixed at the places where each product exists in its purest form. The hard charcoal formed is cooled in any suitable way, such as by lengthening the tubes and cooling the extended ends.
Patent GB-189709720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ball Bearings for Velocipede and other Wheels.
Inventor: POWDRILL SAMUEL
Filed: 1897-04-15
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 9720. Powdrill, S. April 15. Ball bearings for velocipede aud other wheels. The cones d, d<1> are not threaded, but slide on the axle g. The cone d at one side is made with a projection h which engages in a recess i in the shoulder or collar f on the axle. The cone d<1> at the other side is formed with a recess e' in which engages the projection e on the collar f<1>, which is secured by the lock-nut f<2>.
Patent GB-189712852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Pneumatic Tyres and Rims for the Wheels of Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: ROY GILBERT
Filed: 1897-05-25
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 12,852. Roy, G. May 25. Tyres, pneumatic ; felloes orrims.-The air tube a, inflated in the ordinary manner, has its outer part enclosed in a second tread, so that between the two there is a crescent - shaped air chamber c which is inflated from a separate -valve and a flexible tube passing through or round the air tube a. When the outer tread is punctured, the wheel is supported on the inner tube a, which may have circumferential ribs a<1>. Puncture is resisted by gutta-percha or similar strips f, f<1>. The rim consists of two circular hoops g, h which are capable of being slid one over the other and secured together by catches k or other attachments. Each hoop has a raised side flange g<1>, h<1>.
Patent GB-189713839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lock-nuts.
Inventor: LEITCH ARCHIBALD KEIR
Filed: 1897-06-05
Granted: 1897-08-14
Abstract: 13,839. Leitch, A. K. June 5. Locking nuts. - The nut is locked by a pin or wire d, which lies in a groove in the bolt, and has one end i bent to enter a hole in the bolt, while the other end h is bent to enter one of a series of radial grooves in the face of the nut e.
Patent GB-189714224-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Buoy for Fishing Purposes.
Inventor: WOOD WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-06-11
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 14,224. Wood, W. June 11. Net floats a n d buoys are made of an elliptical shape, as shown in section, strengthened by hoops D. They may be divided into compartments by partitions E. The ordinary flattopped float may also be similarly divided.
Patent GB-189717783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Couplers and Draw Gear.
Inventor: CAMERON JOHN ANDREW
Filed: 1897-07-29
Granted: 1897-10-16
Abstract: 17,783. Cameron, J. A., and Reeves, E. E. July 29. Couplings, non-automatic. -Each draw-head 1, Fig. 1, carries a hinged link 9, which can be raised and lowered by the rods 20, 21, 22 operated from either side of the vehicle. The enlarged head 10 of the link engages behind shoulders 4 on the opposite draw-head. A key 6 may be passed into the grooves 5, and the hole 8 then receives a pin for an ordinary link. The pivot 14 of each link is made eccentric, so that upon turning the arm 15 the slack is taken up. Draw-gear.-Fig. 3 shows a horizontal longitudinal section through the draw-gear and coupling. The draw-bar 24 is provided with shoulders 28, 30 which engage the stops 29 on the car body, and the inside of the draw-bar carries springs 23 and a plunger 25 connected by adjustable screws to the cross-plate 26.
Patent GB-189717928-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Clip or Carrier for Watches and other Articles of a Similar Kind Kept or Worn in or on Garments.
Inventor: KIEHNLE AUGUST
Filed: 1897-07-30
Granted: 1897-09-18
Abstract: 17,928. Kiehnle, A. July 30. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel. -W a t c h e s and other articles are attached to garments or in pockets by means of a clip a, d, preferably having a spring- acting hook to receive the watch &c. The spike d helps to secure the clip to the garment but may be omitted. The bow of the watch may be pivoted to the clip in place of the hook, the bow being made rigid with the case.
Patent GB-189718373-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coin-freed Vending Apparatus.
Inventor: COEN LOUIS
Filed: 1897-08-06
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 18,373. Coen, L. Aug. 6. Sale apparatus; coin action; delivery mechanism. -Cigarettes or like articles are obtained one by one from the bottom of a pile between removable vertical guides C, by means of a drawer D having a recess d to hold one at a time. The drawer has normally a certain amount of play which enables the coin, inserted into a pocket d<4> on its underside, to withdraw a swivel detent K, I from a shoulder at the back. When the drawer is pulled right out, the coin drops through a hole into the receptacle below. A pair of spring jaws l nip whatever is inserted in the pocket, and so prevent the entry of a soft disc. In order to exclude rain the front cover B is constructed with lateral flanges b embracing the sides of the casing A, and the delivery drawer is formed with the recess d raised above the external level A<2>,
Patent GB-189719712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Endless Chain and Bucket Elevators.
Inventor: BOYESEN BOYE CHRISTOPHER THOMA
Filed: 1897-08-26
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 19,712. Boyesen, B. C. T. E. Aug. 26. Elevators.-Relates to elevators specially adapted for discharging coal &c. from barges such as those described in Specification No. 16,934, A.D. 1894. The bucket chain, which consists of hinged plates having upstanding portions which form the buckets, runs between triangular rollers D. Its lower end is enclosed in a curved trough J. Owing to the triangular shape of the drums D, the length of the plates and the space between them and the trough is a maximum, and consequently the charging-capacity of the buckets is a maximum. The bucket chain runs on one or more endless chains supported on loose rollers l<1>, l<2>, &c.
Patent GB-189721055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Cars and Surface Contact Railways.
Filed: 1897-09-14
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 21,055. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M.]. Sept. 14. Electric railways and tramways on a road-contact system with electromagnetic switches operated from a battery on the vehicle. To reverse the connections of the shoes F, F<1> which rub over the road contacts supplying current and operating the switches respectively when the vehicle is being reversed on a Y-track, and thereby to change the battery connections E to the low-potential side, an extra shoe F<2> rubs over a grounded contact, and thus allows the coil I to be excited and to break the battery circuit by a switch H. In a modification, the coil I is not cut out when the switch is thrown. A double-pole reversing-switch RS is then used to reverse the connections, and the switch H is restored by hand. In this switch I<1> is a blow-out coil.
Patent GB-189724837-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Valve for use with Pneumatic Tyres and the like.
Inventor: BROWN OWEN JAMES
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 24,837. Brown, O. J. Oct. 26. Tyres, pneumatic, inflating-valves for. The valve stem a has a small extension a<1> in which slides a tube f having its lower end f<1> concave to form a seating for a small loose rubber ball g. To inflate, the cap e is replaced by the nozzle of the inflator, and as the pumping proceeds the ball g oscillates between the end f<1> and the adjustable grating h, and finally occupies the position shown in Fig. 1. To deflate, the tube f is slightly depressed by hand so that the air can escape from the tyre through the grating h, hole f<4>, tube f, and hole f<3>, as indicated in Fig. 2. The rubber ring i may be employed to give an airtight joint.
Patent GB-189807036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelope Gumming Machines.
Inventor: FISCHER ROBERT ERNST
Filed: 1898-03-23
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 7036. Fischer, R. E. March 23. Envelopes, gumming. Relates to improvements in the mechanism for feeding the blanks in envelope-gumming machines. Fig. 1 shows a side view. The pile of blanks c is held in position by adjustable gauges h fitted at their lower ends with elastic pieces s. The lowest blank is moved forwards by the roller i, and passes beneath a pair of rotating brushes l and between the receiving- rollers a, b to the mechanism for supplying the gum.
Patent GB-189809487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Umbrellas, Parasols, and the like.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-25
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 9487. G o l b y, F. W., [Hofrichter, T.]. April 25. Covers.-The cover of an umbrella, parasol, &c. is made readily removable, to allow the cover to be changed, or an umbrella to be converted into a parasol and vice versÔ. Each rib a has an eye b formed near the tip and another at some intermediate position. Spring studs f are fixed in corresponding positions on the inside of the cover c. A sleeve at the centre of the cover is passed over the ferrule end of the stick and secured by a spring catch, the studs and eyes being then snapped together to secure the cover on the ribs.
Patent GB-189810060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigar-making Machines.
Filed: 1898-05-02
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 10,060. Clark, A. M., [Wertheimer, B.]. May 2. Cigars.-Relates to a machine for rolling the filler of a cigar in the inner wrapper to form the bunch, and rolling the bunch in the outer wrapper to complete the cigar. Fig. 1 shows the machine in side elevation. The shaft D receives a to-andfro motion, and supports a sliding rod F on which is mounted an antifriction roller G moving in the cam slot H. At the end of the rod F is the bunching-roller R. Tobacco is placed on the band C within the mould M, and is rolled in the inner wrapper as the roller R advances towards the right, the outer wrapper being laid on the band C and rolled round the bunch during the last part of the stroke. The cam-actuated bell-crank lever i, pivoted at i<1>, carries rollers K, k, of which the former raises the bridge - piece B by pressure against the projection b to allow the roller R to move to the right, and the latter serves to tighten the band, which passes over a tension roller s moving in the slot S. The band is divided into three parallel strips, of which the two outer ones are tensioned to taper the ends of the cigar by the successive inward movement of the camactuated arms o, p, which press upon them close to the rollers 4, 6, to which they are secured at the right-hand end.
Patent GB-189810858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perches of Bird Cages and the like.
Inventor: LAWRIE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 10,858. Lawrie, A. May 12. Cages and the like.- Relates to the construction of spring perches for bird cages and the like. Fig. 1 shows one form, in which a spiral spring c covered with india-rubber e is interposed between the end of the perch a and the supporting-hook h. In another form, the said spiral spring may be placed in the centre of the perch, or may be replaced by an india-rubber spring, or the perch may be made of india-rubber or of a spiral spring covered with india-rubber.
Patent GB-189815679-A (GB)
Title: Secure Modes of Exploring the Cold and Hot Regions of the Earth by Means of Centers of Elevation and Depression, with Reference to Volcanic, Aqueous, and Meteorological Forces, and of Routes Suspended with or without Balloons.
Inventor: WELLS CLARA LOUISA
Filed: 1898-07-18
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 15,679. Wells, C. L. Dec. 23, A.D. 1897, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drawings to Specification. Balloons, supporting by.-Vehicles are supported by aÙrostats to diminish the work of the horse.
Patent GB-189818388-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance or Safety Device for Use in connection with Hose employed to Convey Pressure to Hydraulic Rivetters, Percussive Tools, and the like.
Filed: 1898-08-27
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 18,388. Reddaway & Co., F., and Muskett, J. Aug. 27. Expansion and telescopic joints.-Relates to expansion joints for taking up shocks in hose employed to convey pressure to hydraulic riveters, percussive tools, and the like. A tube a with a fixed collar or piston a' is attached at one end to the hose or tool, and is surrounded by a casing or cylinder A in which is placed a spiral spring b. A union d attached to the next piece of hose is screwed into the casing A, and makes a joint with the tube a by means of a cup-leather e. The tube a is thus capable of telescopic motion in the casing A under the control of the spring b, which takes up the shock due to sudden variations of pressure and prevents damage to the hose.
Patent GB-189826394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigar, Cigarette, and Vesta Cases.
Inventor: NEEDHAM ARTHUR JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 26,394. Needham, A. J., and Needham, W. C. Dec. 13. Drawings to Specification. Compasses, magnetic.-Cigar, cigarette or vesta cases are described in the Provisional Specification as constructed in combination with magnetic compasses.
Patent GB-189901121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Cigar Cutters and Match Holders.
Inventor: FOSSUM ANDREW REIERSON
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 1121. Fossum, A. R. Jan. 17. Smokers' combination articles.-Relates to a combined match holder and cigar cutter. A lever 13, actuated by a piece 14, is slotted at 16 to engage a twisted portion formed on a rod 21 pivoted in the box 7 and carrying pivoted to its upper end a man, animal, &c. 23. On depressing the piece 14, the rod 21 is caused to rotate, carrying arms 26 formed on the figure over a match-box 11, and then on the continued motion of the lever 13 a rod 22 is actuated, causing the forked end of the arms 26 to grip a match as shown. Springs 15 and 27 return the parts to their original position, and deliver the match to the user. Arms 29 secured to the rod 21 are connected by links 30 to pivoted rods 31 carrying cutters 33, which on the depression of the piece 14 cut a cigar inserted in one of two openings 34 formed in the case. Tips are prevented from falling into the mechanism by partitions 37 with rounded ends 38, 39, and a drawer fits under the central chamber formed by these partitions. A striking-plate 48 for matches is secured to the case. In modifications, the lever 13 may be extended through the case, and the slot 16 may be replaced by a collar engaging grooves in the rod.
Patent GB-189906635-A (GB)
Title: Intrenching Tool and Shield.
Inventor: RHODES JULIUS DEXTER
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 6635. Rhodes, J. D., Stark, W. L., Pirtle, C. H., Garden, A. P., and Bright, F. S. March 28. Handles. - Relates to an entrenching - s p a d e the blade of which may be detached and secured to the hat or other head covering to form a shield. The blade A is concave, and is fitted with a threaded shank B u p o n which the tubular metal handle C is screwed.
Patent GB-189907099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: THINAULT AUGUSTE EMILE
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 7099. Thinault, A. E., and Dreyfus, M. April 4. Acetylene lamps velocipede lamps.-In the cycle lamp shown in Fig. 4, the carbide is in the form of a cartridge J, which is provided with a wad K of cotton for purifying the gas, and is contained in a chamber H. An india - rubber band p is placed around the joint formed by the parts of the chamber H, which is firmly held in position by a cap u. The water from the outer chamber G traverses the pipe l under the control of the tap m, and ascends to the carbide through a capillary channel formed between the rod f and the tube g. In the table lamp shown in Fig. 1, a screw-threaded rod D, preferably formed with several different threads, works in a tube C having radial slots b, Fig. 3, and made thick enough to act as a heat-conductor and prevent the vaporization of the water in the capillary channels. The head b<1> of the screw is held in a socket c on the water chamber A, so that, by means of the cap B', the chamber B may be screwed up or down upon the rod D', to vary its position relatively to the level of the water in the chamber A, and, by screwing the chamber B down tightly on the washer d, the supply of water may be entirely cut off.
Patent GB-189907427-A (GB)
Title: A Rotary Converter or Transformer for Simple or Polyphase alternating Electric Currents.
Inventor: IMRAY JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 7427. Imray, J., [Soc. Anon. pour la Transmission de la Force par l'ElectricitÚ]. April 8. Converting alternating currents, transforming.- A converter or transformer for converting simple or alternating currents is shown in the Figures. The two armatures A, B, preferably Gramme rings, are mounted on a shaft. The ring A rotates within an inductor D of an asynchronous motor supplied with alternating current. The ring B rotates between field magnets in the polar extensions of which are fitted rings connected by copper bars. The sections s of the ring A are connected to the sections r of the ring B, and to the commutator K, symmetrically as shown in Fig. 4. The continuous current is taken off by the brushes F.
Patent GB-189907656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current-collectors for Electrically Driven Vehicles.
Inventor: CARROLL ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 7656. Carroll, R. E. April 11. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-The trolley head is pivoted at 6 on the pole, and its lateral play is controlled by the stops 9, 10 and spring 11. Two guard and guide wheels 16 are mounted on arms 14 pivoted on the head so as to take over the wire, the arms being held in that position by a coiled spring between their lower ends 15. Weighted arms 20, connected by a bail 22, are mounted on the axis of the trolley wheels, and are pulled upright to act as guides when the wheel is being placed under the wire. The cord 23 is connected to the arms 15 so as to free the guard wheels 16, and also to the bail 22, so as to raise the guide-arms 20 when the pole is being manipulated.
Patent GB-189915273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steps for Carriages and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 15,273. Haddan, H. J., [Stewart, F.]. July 25. Steps, treads for. The perforated sheet-iron plate 4, channelled at the sides and front to receive the step 1, has ears 6 and a coating 3 of indiarubber of varying thickness. When the plate 4 is in position, it is secured by bending down the ears 6, as shown.
Patent GB-189915884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inflating Pumps for Tyres and the like.
Inventor: HOEPPNER PAUL
Filed: 1899-08-03
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 15,884. Hoeppner, P. Aug. 3. Inflating tyres &c. A spring f is attached to t h e p u m p to assist during the compression stroke; it surrounds the cylinder a, and is attached to a flange e at its upper end. Its lower end d bears against the flange d<3> of a sleeve d, which encloses it and is attached by screwing to the piston-rod b. The sleeve is disconnected from the piston-rod at the beginning of the inflation of a cycle tyre.
Patent GB-189921902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Bearings of the Drums used for Driving the Spindles of Spinning Machines and the like.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1899-11-01
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 21,902. Edwards, E., [Baumann, A.]. Nov. 1. Tin rollers.-In order to prevent broken spindle driving-bands from becoming wound upon the axle of the tin roller, the bearing a thereof has fitted on it a disc b which projects for a short distance within the end of the roller. The Figure shows the bearing fitted with two discs, which enter the ends of adjoining drums.
Patent GB-189924881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Machines for Testing the Strength of the Lungs.
Inventor: PAUL CARL OTTOMAR
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 24,881. Paul, C. O. Dec. 14. Spirometers.- The user b l o w s into a cylinder containing a balanced piston connected to an index n by a cord c. The tube g through which he blows is interrupted by a valve box f, containing a ball valve h, which is blown up to a hole communicating with the atmosphere. Normally a gravity detent prevents the ball from closing the hole, but a coin p dropped down a shoot o displaces the detent. The descent of the index n allows the swing of a hanging arm m, which bears a pallet m<1> to hold the coin on the detent.
Patent GB-190007489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Reflecting Apparatus for Observing Surrounding Objects while Lying Down.
Inventor: WALLIS HARRY EDWARD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7489. Wallis, H. E. A. April 23. Reflectors.-A reflecting-apparatus for observing surrounding objects consists of a mirror or combination of glasses and mirrors C, which can be readily attached to a rifle, stick, or signalling flag pole by a clip F. By looking upwards and turning the reflector round, various surrounding objects can be observed. The reflector is enclosed in a box having an open front and an aperture at the bottom for the passage of the reflected rays. A protecting-lid D may be provided with prongs or a sharp edge, to enable it to be used for removing earth &c., to form a cover for a soldier or sportsman. Two reflectors are shown in use.
Patent GB-190014898-A (GB)
Title: Improved Forceps for Clinching Pigs at the Upper Jaw when Vaccinating.
Inventor: MICHALIK RICHARD
Filed: 1900-08-20
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 14,898. Michalik, R. Aug. 20. Forceps.-Forceps for clinching pigs when vaccinating them consist of limbs a and b, pivoted at f, bent outwards and downwards at h, bent vertically downwards at l, and terminating in knobs o as shown.
Patent GB-190015468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Controlling and Receipting Apparatus.
Inventor: ARVOLA AUGUST WILHELM
Filed: 1900-08-30
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 15,468. Arvola, A. W. Aug. 30. Receipts, checking and recording. - Duplicate strips of paper are led from the rollers E, F, between rollers G, I, over the plate P under an aperture B, and between the rollers K, L. The upper strip then passes out of the casing through a slit C, and the lower round a roller M. The roller G has type upon it inked by the roller H, and a transfer strip passes round the rollers K, I. Each transaction is entered on the upper strip as it lies on the plate P, and a handle on the axle of the roller M is then turned, feeding the upper strip out of the slit C and winding up the lower strip. Spring brakes control the action.