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Patent GB-189814445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BEAUCHAMP FRANCIS
Filed: 1898-06-30
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 14,445. Beauchamp, F. June 30. Gear cases; frames.-One of the chain stays of a bicycle &c. is replaced by a jointed channelshaped frame A<2>, Fig. 1, forming a gear case which is connected to the saddle pillar by slotted lugs B<1> and carries at its rear end the fork end B<3> to which the stay B<4> is jointed at A'. The joints A<1> and slotted lugs B<1> allow the case to be opened at A<3>. Cranks, telescopic. The crank is made in two parts A and B, Fig. 3, the former carrying the pedal and sliding on the latter. The parts when extended to the required extent are fixed together by a pin C passing through holes in the part A and engaging one of a series of grooves C' or holes in the part B.
Patent GB-189815039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Collectors for Electric Railways.
Inventor: TAYLOR HARRISON GATES
Filed: 1898-07-08
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 15,039. Taylor, H. G., and Gardner, R. July 8. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-The swivelling support 12 is mounted on the trunnion 6 on the base between two rows of ball bearings 10, 15 secured by the cap 14 and screw 16. The springs 27<x> which lift. the pole are attached to hooked arms 25 on the hinged pole socket, and to hooked ends of the T-headed bolt 21, which is adjustably secured on the support 12 by lock-nuts 23. A spring buffer 33 is provided to check the pole if the trolley escapes from the conductor.
Patent GB-189819419-A (GB)
Title: Improved Wheels and Axles having Adjustable Bearings for Bassinettes, Mail Carts and the like.
Inventor: HUMPAGE ALBERT
Filed: 1898-09-13
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 19,419. Humpage, A. Sept. 13. Perambulators, children's mail carts, and like vehicles.-The axle A is provided towards each screw-threaded end G with a fixed bearing-cone C, and a similarly-shaped cone B screws on to each end of the axle. The hub D of each wheel is shaped to bear on these cones and not on the axle, so that, by screwing the cones B, the bearings can be adjusted. The springs E are secured in position by nuts F.
Patent GB-189820616-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Circular Regenerative Furnace for Glass Founding.
Inventor: SAUERLAND WILHELM PAUL
Filed: 1898-09-29
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 20,616. Sauerland, W. P. Sept. 29. Glass furnaces.-Relates to a circular, regenerative, pot furnace burning gaseous fuel, and adapted to give the maximum working space. The combustion chamber is in the form of an annular chamber, with a removable roof, in which the pots are placed as shown in the upper part of the section, Fig. 9. The regenerators C, c are radially disposed beneath, around a central dome, passages for the gas, air, and products of combustion being formed between these chambers and the hearth of the combustion chamber. Fig. 2 shows a sectional plan on the line O-N, Fig. 9. The gas and air are delivered at the centre of the combustion chamber, at J, J, and the flames pass obliquely over and between the pots to exit passages J<1>, J<1> at its circumference, or vice versÔ, according to the position of the valves controlling the passage through the regenerators. While the gas is passing through two adjacent regenerators and the air through the opposite pair, the products of combustion are escaping through the intermediate pairs. The gas and air mix at the point of their admission into the combustion chamber. The method of supporting and bracing the roof of the furnace, as shown in Fig. 9, is described in detail in the Specification. Drain passages and pockets for overflowing glass are provided in the hearth of the combustion chamber, the glass therein being kept in a state of fusion by the heat of the furnace.
Patent GB-189823981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waterproof and Acid-proof Compounds.
Inventor: STRINGFELLOW JOHN HENRY WILLIA
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 23,981. Stringfellow, J. H. W. Nov. 14. Coating pipes and tubes; asphalt and cement pipes.-Ground glass, flint, pumice, or like silicious material is mixed with a binding-agent such as pitch, shellac, bitumen, india-rubber or guttapercha, &c. Fibrous organic material such as paper, peat fibre, &c., or inorganic material such as asbestos, may be added. The material, which is waterproof and acidproof, may be moulded or cast or rolled out into sheets, or may be used for coating metal, wood, &c. It may be used for making tubing, and for lining and coating pipes and tubes.
Patent GB-189824635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Horse-shoes.
Inventor: FITTER JOHN HIPWOOD
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 24,635. Fitter, J. H. Nov. 22. India - rubber.-The strip of rubber c which forms the wearing-surface is fixed in a dovetailed groove in the shoe a by a bifurcated rib c' which is expanded after it has been placed in position by forcing a rod of cane or a wire lengthwise within the rib. The projecting part of the rubber may be of D, square, or other section, and the nail-holes may be in the bed of the groove or in the outer rim.
Patent GB-189825311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Frames and Sashes and Sash Bars.
Inventor: CARDUCK CONRAD
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 25,311. Carduck, C. Nov. 30. Bending.-The bars of window frames and sashes are formed from sheet-iron blanks pressed to shape. A blank d, Fig. 5, for forming a cross-bar, is placed between a fixed block a and a plunger b, and is troughed, as indicated by the dotted lines e, by turning blocks c through 90‹. The blank is then transferred to a second fixed block f, Fig. 6, and similarly operated on by blocks g to produce the form i shown in dotted lines, which is then finished in any suitable press to produce the form shown in Fig. 1<6>, the flanges y being bent up to receive the glass and putty. A vertical bar, Fig. 2<d>, is similarly produced from the blanks shown in Fig. 2a. Fig. 3<d> shows a rail produced from a blank, Fig. 3<a>, and Fig. 4<6> a stile produced from two blanks, Figs. 4<a> and 4<b>. The hollow rails and stiles are produced by causing the press plunger to operate in conjunction with a rectangular mandrel.
Patent GB-189907317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Razors.
Inventor: LISTER ALICE
Filed: 1899-04-07
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 7317. Lister, A. April 7. Razors.-A stop c<1> (or a pair of opposite stops) is put inside the handle.
Patent GB-189907746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to Brick Making Machines.
Inventor: KAY JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-13
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 7746. Kay, J., Lobley, J., and Bunkall, H. April 13. Moulding bricks.-Relates to apparatus for spraying oil or other lubricant on bricks as they pass from the cutting-table or mould to the finishing-press. A supply pipe 6 is connected to a cistern which is made with a funnel-shaped bottom, and is supplied with the lubricant from a main cistern by a pipe fitted with a tap or valve. The lower end of the supply pipe is bent within the nozzle of a pipe 7 through which hot or cold air or steam is forced by a fan &c. A cut-off slide 11, formed with a hole or port 13, is automatically moved by a cranked rod 16 which is connected to the crosshead of the press, and is arranged to slide on a double-headed pin 19 passing loosely through a lifting-spring 17 below the slide. The slide is supported in a raised open position by the spring until the bent arm 16 comes in contact with the lower head of the pin 19. The small supply cistern may be fitted with a glass side or window to facilitate inspection.
Patent GB-189911955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Devices for Producing Musical Tones.
Inventor: SMITH THEODORE FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,955. Smith, T. F. June 8. Instruments with sonorous plates ; sound - magnifying appliances.-Sound-producing plates b, b<1> are secured underneath a support a, which is bored with holes to receive resonators f, f tuned to the same pitch as the plates. They are simultaneously struck by hammers l carried on springs on a lever g operated by a cord r or other means. When the cord is pulled down, the motion of the lever is arrested by a stop m, and the springs allow the hammers to strike the plates. At the same time dampers p are raised from the plates by a fork o connected to a pin n which is engaged by a projection on the lever g. Instead of carrying the hammers on springs, they may be mounted on pins passing freely through the levers g, so that, when the motion of the latter is arrested, they continue to move upwards and strike the plates b, b<1>. Any number of plates may be used and several devices such as are described may be combined so as to form a musical instrument.
Patent GB-189912306-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Portable Cyclist's Tent.
Inventor: ROACH RICHARD BATTEN
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,306. Roach, R. B. June 13. Drawings to Specification. Waterproof capes.-Segmental waterproof sheets used in the construction of tents for cyclists may also be used as capes.
Patent GB-189922651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Staireases.
Inventor: WILLMORE JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 22,651. Willmore, J. A. Nov. 14. Stairs and staircases; treads for stairs; balconies. - Fireproof staircases &c. are constructed of cast-iron steps C, recessed to receive treads D of oak, teak, or the like. The treads are secured by screws from underneath, and the wood may be separated from the metal by sheets G of asbestos or other fire-resisting material.
Patent GB-190007197-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Cleaning and Disinfecting Hair Brushes, Combs and other Articles used by Hair Dressers.
Inventor: KAEMPF RICHARD
Filed: 1900-04-18
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7197. Kõmpf, R. April 18. Combs, hair; hair-cutting appliances. - Hairdressing appliances, such as combs, &c., are cleaned and disinfected by immersing them in a vessel d containing a disinfectant, then rinsing them in a second vessel c combined with the first and containing water, and drying, first in a centrifugal apparatus consisting of a suitably-rotated perforated cylinder t mounted in a cylinder b, and finally by means of a rotating brush e surrounded by a guard s. In the arrangement shown in the Figure, the drum t is rotated by a jet of water impinging on vanes secured to the drum, the waste water passing down a pipe l to the vessel c
Patent GB-190008695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: GARDNER EDWARD
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 8695. Gardner, E., Gardner, T. H., and Gardner, L. May 11. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The invention has reference in part to that described in Specification No. 16,536, A.D. 1899. A double-faced valve A normally closes the combustion chamber B to the igniting-chamber C, being held by a spring lever E. This lever is withdrawn by a rod J operated by a tappet lever when it is desired to ignite, and the valve is forced on to the passage D leading from the chamber C to the atmosphere. A distance-piece 0, Fig. 4, is pivoted to the lever E, and turned at starting so that the valve will remain open.
Patent GB-190013738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Folding and Measuring Fabrics Paper and other Materials.
Inventor: RAYNAL HENRI
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 13,738. Raynal, H. Feb. 22, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Folding paper.-Paper and other materials are folded and measured by apparatus such as that shown in Figs. 4 and 5. A carriage, carrying boxes k<1>, k<2> enclosing blades by which the folds are made, is adapted to slide on guide bars at both sides of a table b. The material 26 to be folded and measured passes from a roll to a roller p at the top of the boxes, and thence between rollers m, n at the bottom of the space between the boxes, the free end of the material being secured to the table. The blades in the boxes are supported by spring-pivoted clutches, consisting of two jaws secured together, which work horizontally at each end of the bottom of the boxes. The lower jaws of the catches support the blades, while the upper jaws have parallel wings to engage between the lower series of blades to hold them while the catches are oscillated to permit the lower jaws to deposit the lower blade on the bottom v of each box. This oscillation is effected by tappets 7, which are mounted on longitudinal graduated bars 11 in the path of spring tappets pivoted to the catches, and which only actuate the catches when operated in one direction. Each box has an opening in one side near the bottom to permit the exit of the blades, this opening being guarded by springs. When the carriage is moved, say, towards the right, the catch-tappets of the foremost box k<2> are actuated in the inoperative direction by the tappets 7, but the catch-tappets of the box k<1> are operated to oscillate the catches, to allow the deposit of a blade on the bottom b of the box. Mounted on the bars 11 are two pairs of boxes 12, which are adapted to receive the blades. Near the top, in the front sides 17, are openings which are closed by counterweighted pivoted shutters. When the carriage reaches the box 12, on the right, the blades in the box k<2> pass freely over it, but the bottom blade in the box k<1> having been previously deposited on the bottom v trips the counterweighted shutter and enters the box 12. The movement of the carriage is then reversed by suitable mechanism, thus forming the first fold over the blade in the box 12. The same happens when the carriage reaches the box 12 on the left. The movement of the carriage automatically actuates mechanism by which the table is lowered as the folds increase. A counter or measuring-device may be operated by the moving mechanism, or the boxes k<1>, k<2> may be graduated to indicate the number of blades utilized in the folding.
Patent GB-190016876-A (GB)
Title: Device for Applying Liquids to Film Strips, Paper Rolls and the like.
Inventor: FOERSTERLING HERMANN OTTO
Filed: 1900-09-22
Granted: 1901-10-22
Abstract: 16,876. Foersterling, H. O. Sept. 22. Developing; fixing.-Liquids such as those used in photography for developing and fixing negatives &c. are applied to film strips, rolls of paper, &c. by means of an apparatus comprising two or more reservoirs a, which are connected together and are provided at their lower ends with pads or brushes b formed of porous material such as fine hair and blotting-paper. The whole is supported on a frame f above a tray h on a table g, and the strip is drawn beneath the brushes b by rollers k operated by a crank n. The rollers are provided near their ends with india-rubber rings which grip the strip and prevent it from being damaged by the rollers.
Patent GB-190016896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Cisterns for Water-closets and the like.
Inventor: DAVIDSON JAMES GILL
Filed: 1900-09-22
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 16,896. Davidson, J. G., and Don, J Sept. 22. Water-waste preventers. -Relates to electromagnetic apparatus for starting a flushing-cistern. As shown in the Figure, the siphon is started by a tipping-tank T, normally held by a catch C released by an electromagnet E. The crown of a trapped bell-siphon may also be raised similarly.
Patent GB-190022353-A (GB)
Title: Strap Grips or Buckles for Snaffing or for Hobbling Horses; for the Canvas Carriers of Harvest Binding and Reaping Machines; and for other Purposes.
Inventor: WALLACE JOHN HUTTON
Filed: 1900-12-08
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 22,353. Wallace, J. H. Dec. 8. Buckles.-Relates to strap grips or buckles for hobbles, snaffle reins, straps for the conveyers of harvest binding and reaping machines, braces, waist belts, kneebands of knickerbockers, and other uses. The slide or buckle consists of a frame B to which is spring-hinged a plate or frame A slotted at F. One strap (or part of a single strap G) is passed through the jaws C, and the other strap or part is passed through the slot F. The straps near the pivot X are kept together by a suitable loop or keeper. In use, the straps are pulled in the direction of the arrows, and this pull increases the grip of tho jaws C. The jaws can be opened by lifting the lugs E. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the plate A is pulled down by a block G<1>, a second block being employed to pull up the plate to release the strap. A metal loop may replace the upper block G'. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the strap K is attached to a cross-bar L. A light strap may be attached at. Y to assist in opening the jaws, and the upper strap may be passed through the slot F. The buckle may have a sliding keeper J, Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190103007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxing Gloves.
Inventor: RYAN JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 3007. Ryan, J., and Harris, H. Feb. 12. Boxing.- Boxing- gloves are constructed with an air chamber or chambers b, c, which can be inflated through a valve in the palm &c. The air chambers are covered with chamois leather, which preferably extends up the wrist, where it is secured by lacing &c. The palm may be ventilated, as shown. The thumbpiece f is made of comparatively-rigid material, so as to keep the thumb in position. A rigid thumb-piece may also be fitted to ordinary boxing-gloves.
Patent GB-190103972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines or Mechanism employed in the Manufacture of Pipes or Tubes or for Covering Telegraph and Telephone, Cables and Wires with Lead or other Metallic Substance for Electric Purposes
Inventor: CLAREMONT ERNEST ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-02-25
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 3972. Claremont, E. A., and Stratton, J. Feb. 25. Squirting.-Relates to improvements in the cores and dies employed in presses, such as those described in Specification No. 73, A.D. 1897, for making pipes or tubes, or for covering telegraph and telephone cables and wires with lead or other metallic substance for electrical purposes, and to the provision of a flat chamber g between the cold water ram and the hot lead through which hot air, steam or the like is passed. The wearing part of the core c is formed by the steel ring f countersunk in the core, and the wearing part of the die d is similarly formed by the steel ring d. The periphery of the die d is formed parallel with the bridge, so that it may be moved along under the bridge to regulate the supply of lead.
Patent GB-190104050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches.
Inventor: PERKINS LUDLOW PATTON
Filed: 1901-02-26
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 4050. Perkins, L.P., and Humphreys, H. Feb. 26. Switches are fitted with springs to give a quick break, and also with locking-mechanism to hold the switch on when the contacts are fully home. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The contact-arm A pivoted in brackets D is formed with a notch or catch H, with which a pawl G engages when the switch is fully closed. A spring F connects the end N of the switch lever with an extension of the pawl G. The operating-handle K is fitted witb a cam face at its lower end, to force the pawl G out of engagement with the catch H. It has a limited free movement on its pivot, and engages with abutments M formed on the contact-arm. In modified forms, separate springs may be provided for giving the quick break and controlling the pawl. Means may also be provided for locking the switch either in the on or off position, the operating-arm being provided with two cams. The switch arm may carry sets of contacts, or several arms may be coupled together. The contact-lever may be pivoted in the middle and fitted with contacts at each end.
Patent GB-190104272-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Reducing Crude Argillaceous Materials, and Removing Stones and the like therefrom, and Collecting the Separated Matter.
Inventor: NICHOLSON JEREMIAH OLIVER
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 4272. Nicholson, J. O., Nicholson, J. S., and Cammiss, E. April 28. Sifting or screening clay &c.-Consists of apparatus for reducing crude argillaceous materials, removing stones &c. therefrom, and collecting the separated matter for use or for further treatment. Clay is fed from the hopper a<1> to the rolls B ; these disintegrate the clay and break the stones contained therein ; the crushed material is then elevated to an inclined screen D, mounted on levers d and rocked by means of an eccentric on the shaft E. The fine material passes through the screen into the hopper A<1> ; the tailings are discharged into a perforated trough F in which rotate beaters f<1> on the shaft E ; the beaters tend to press the clay through the perforations into the hopper A' ; they also throw it up against the toothed surface f and on to the screen G which is mounted above the screen D. The tailings of the screen G pass into a shoot H which is formed with a branch H<1> and is provided with a directing flap h.
Patent GB-190104315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Files Rasps and the like.
Inventor: BERGER LOUIS
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 4315. Berger, L. Feb. 28. Files and rasps. - In files &c. where a thin blade a is fixed to a backing c, the blade is secured at one end by an angular projection d, Fig. 1, engaging with a hole in the blade, and at the other end by a similar angular projection e eccentrically placed on a spindle f, which may be turned by a lever g. The front projection d, Fig. 4, may be fixed eccentrically on the spindle f fixed to the knob k, or the front projection e, Fig. 7, may be carried by lever l pivoted at m. The file &c. teeth b are formed by pieces stamped out of the blade and turned up.
Patent GB-190105752-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Self-locking Fastener, especially applicable to Securing a Tip or Renewable Heel to the Heel of a Boot or Shoe.
Inventor: FURNESS FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 5752. Furness, F. G., and Hanson, C. J. W. March 19. Locking nuts and washers; pins for cottaring. - A s e Iflocking fastener for readily fastening two pieces of metal together, such as a nut on a screw or a washer on a pin, consists of a U-shaped metal strip r with or wihtout a rounded end, and having one or more notches or recesses n, and flat, curved, or bent heads or knobs p, h.
Patent GB-190108087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sea Sounding Apparatus.
Inventor: CLAUSEN CARL THEODOR EMIL
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 8087. Clausen, C. T. E. April 19. Sounding - apparatus.- A bent tube d, b with a constriction at c is made open at one end e and closed by a valve g at the other. When lowered and then raised, the depth is indicated by the water trapped in the branch d, which is read off against a scale. The apparatus may be duplicated. Emptying is effected by opening the valve g.
Patent GB-190109995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Metal Rails for Mattresses nad Bedsteads.
Inventor: HARD CHARLES HARTLEY
Filed: 1901-05-14
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 9995. Hard, C H. May 14. Making parts of mattresses and bedsteads.- Relates to metal rails. for use as side and end bars in mattresses, and bedsteads. Four thin sheetmetal plates are bent and flanged together as indicated in Figs. 3 and 9. The flanges a, b, have indentations c formed in them to prevent longitudinal movement of the parts when under stress. In the modification shown in Figs. 7, 8, 9 this movement is prevented by the tongues g on one flange engaging slots fin another. The plates are flanged together and the indentations made by pairs of rollers and a mandrel.
Patent GB-190123573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ladies Waist Belts
Inventor: BALON RAYMOND
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 23,573. Balon, R. Nov. 21. Belts are rendered adjustable, so as to fit waists of various sizes, b y connecting two or more parts together by means of a strip of india-rubber b, Fig. 2, or a spring b<x>, Fig. 3, inserted within a fold a <x> of one of the pieces to be united.