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Patent GB-189715256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: PASQUIER EUGENE PROSPER
Filed: 1897-06-25
Granted: 1897-09-18
Abstract: 15,256. Pasquier, E. P. Jan. 23, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Cameras; roller slides.-Relates to a camera adapted for instantaneous exposures and fitted with a roller slide. The ribbon is drawn from a store spool C, passed round an indicating-roller D, having points a to prick off the ribbon into lengths, and then over guide-rollers r, r<1> to the receiving- roller E. Two springs K, attached to a common axis, press on the bobbins C, E and act as a brake to maintain the proper tension on the film. The guide-rollers r, r<1> are mounted on springs, so as to keep the film stretched in front of the screen B. An opening A is made in the side of the camera, through which the hand can be inserted to attach the end of the ribbon to the bobbin E. The roller D acts upon an external indicator by means of a spiral groove cut in its end. An external ratchet gear on the roller C is disengaged when an additional section of ribbon has to be fed.
Patent GB-189715502-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Dipping Ladles.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1897-06-29
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 15,502. Imray, O., [Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co.]. June 29. Foundry ladles.-Relates to ladles for dipping molten metal from a furnace. The ladle is supported from a trolley running on an overhead rail by a chain and a sling adjustable in length. A sleeve 17 may be fixed at any point on the handlebar 6 of the ladle, and turns in roller bearings 18 in the ring 16, which is attached to the sling by a swivel 15.
Patent GB-189721974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Telephones.
Inventor: SLOPER THOMAS
Filed: 1897-09-25
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 21,974. Sloper, T. Sept. 25. Telephones; telephone systems.-Relates to improvements in the inventions described in Specifications No. 13,367, A.D. 1891, and No. 10,250, A.D. 1895. The telephone stations are provided with a number of lines corresponding to the number of instruments and a common return or signalling circuit V. One line L at each station is connected to the lever C, and the other lines are brought to a multiple-point switch P, the lever of which is connected to the morse calling-key M. The battery T is arranged in circuit with the microphone and primary R of the induction coil, but also is shunted through the receiver F when the communicating circuit is complete. Any number of pairs of subscribers can be connected simultaneously, as the common return wire is cut out on completing the communicating-circuits.
Patent GB-189724395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Whizzers or Devices for Drying Grain.
Inventor: ROWLANDSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-21
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 24,395. Rowlandson, W. Oct. 21. Hydro-extractors.-Grain whizzers or drying- machines are provided with an inner drum or cage F driven at a slower speed than the drum C, by the pulley and rope I, and formed with a spiral rib f, by which the grain is fed through the machine to the outlet G.
Patent GB-189806397-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Guide or Regulator for use with Scissors, Shears, and the like.
Inventor: NOBLE LOUIS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-03-16
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 6397. Noble, L. A. March 16. Scissors and shears. -An attachment is provided for determining the width or length of the strip cut off from a fabric. It consists, as shown, of a deep trough with a false bottom d adjustable by screws e. The trough i s formed with a flange c pierced by slots which take over a couple of screws l projecting from a clip b on the upper blade ; nuts j secure it.
Patent GB-189807287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Iron and Steel, and in Apparatus employed therein.
Inventor: SATTMANN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 7287. Sattmann, A. March 25. Iron and steel furnaces.- Cast iron is run from a blast furnace A, with open or closed front, into a removable slag-separating chamber B, whence the metal flows along a conduit b and through a refining-chamber c into a collecting-furnace D. The treatment of the metal may be completed in the furnace D by means of the usual additions, or the metal may be run into Martin furnaces E, and finished therein. A slag guard or separating-slab b<1> is built in the chamber B, which may be provided with a slag-hole a<2>. The refining-chamber C, which may be stepped as shown, is provided with tuyÞres c for supplying gas and air, which may be previously heated. The gas may be obtained from a gas-producer, or from the blast furnace. The tuyeres are water-cooled, and are provided with a central gas tube and an annular air passage, or with an air passage and a gas passage with cross-sections of segmental form. That part of the chamber C which is below the level of the molten metal is lined with either basic or neutral material. Instead of cast iron run direct from a blast furnace, iron remelted in a furnace may be run through the refining-apparatus.
Patent GB-189807849-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cycle Stand or Support.
Inventor: HORN WILLIAM AUSTIN
Filed: 1898-04-01
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 7849. Horn, W. A. April 1. Stands.-A base A carries an upright B which may be straight or cranked as shown at b, b<1> to allow the cranks to rotate. To the top of the upright is a crossbar with forks D, E or, if desired, a trough adapted to receive the horizontal bar of the machine and a horizontal fork C at one end which engages the saddle pillar tube. The forks are suitably padded. The height of the device may be adjusted by the screw e at the base, or a telescopic adjustment may be provided above the base.
Patent GB-189808191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres and Wheel Rims therefor.
Inventor: TAYLOR HENRY
Filed: 1898-04-06
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 8191. Taylor, H., and Taylor, S., [trading as Taylor Bros.], and McIntyre, W. April 6. Drawings to Specification. Bolts and nuts.-A bolt for attaching the covers of pneumatic tyres to wheel rims has a square or polygonal head, and is provided with a nut having a tubular extension internally screw-threaded to engage with the bolt.
Patent GB-189810043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Meters.
Inventor: LUX FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1898-05-02
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 10,043. Lake, H. H., [Lux, F.]. May 2. Impulse and reaction meters capable of measuring water flowing through in the direction opposed to that of the usual flow. From Figs. 2 and 3, which are horizontal sections on the lines a-b, c-d of Fig. 1 respectively, it will be seen that the lower and upper sets of inlet passages C, D in the walls of the measuring-chamber are of the same size, but run in opposite directions ; and that the vanewheel consists of an annular disc E provided both above and below with curved scoops F, G, the hollow or concave side of which is directed towards the water inlet in each case. Stemming or damming ribs K of triangular cross-section, Fig. 6, are provided upon both the base and the cover of the measuring-chamber, and are so arranged that water flowing in from below strikes against their vertical faces, while water flowing in from above strikes against their inclined faces, in consequence of which the vane-wheel, in spite of being more heavily loaded with water flowing in the backward direction, makes exactly the same number of revolutions, only in the reverse direction, for each unit of measurement of water flowing in the backward, as for each unit flowing in the forward, direction.
Patent GB-189810493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Stands.
Inventor: COGAN HERBERT STANLEY BAMPFIEL
Filed: 1898-05-07
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 10,493. Cogan, H. S. B. May 7. Stands for bicycles. A bar A, with feet and a shoulder a, is reduced at the end to fit into an inclined tenon E in a bar D. The end of the bar D is grooved at d to receive the lower frame tube of the bicycle, the bottom bracket being placed in the angle between the pieces A, D. A rod, chain, &c. C connects the two parts, and serves to adjust them to different angles for various types of bicycles.
Patent GB-189812390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods for Preventing the Soiling of Bottles and Labels by Dripping of the Liquid after Pouring.
Inventor: MAJOR JOHN LEWIS
Filed: 1898-06-02
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 12,390. Major, J. L. June 2. Bottles. - To prevent bottles and their labels from being soiled by drip after a portion of the contents has been poured out, a band A of felt or other absorbent material is fixed round the neck of the bottle by a metal or other suitable fastening D passed through slots or eyelets C in the band.
Patent GB-189813906-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Engine.
Inventor: PIENING JACOB LUDWIG
Filed: 1898-06-22
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 13,906. Piening, J. L. June 22. Annular - chamber type.- Two vanes d, d' act alternately as piston and abutment. They run loose on the shaft, and to them are secured discs g, g<1>, having radial slots containing sliding catches i, i<1> guided by rollers which engage with the cam surfaces n and l. In the position shown in Fig. 1, steam entering at c drives the vane d<1> round, the inner end of its catch i<1> engaging with a recess in the disc o' keyed to the shaft, so as to turn the latter. The vane d acts as an abutment, being prevented from motion by the engagement of the outer end of its catch i with the inner edge of the recess pin the cam l. When the vane d<1> covers the exhaust port, the air compressed between the two vanes sets the vane d in motion to act in its turn as piston.
Patent GB-189818663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: BEEBY FRANCIS ASBRIDGE
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 18,663. Beeby, J. E., [Administratrix of Beeby, F. A.]. Aug. 31. Shaft couplings for connecting the shaft of a spring motor with the shaft of a sewing- machine which it drives. One form of coupling, shown in Fig. 8, consists of a socket on one shaft into which fits the end of the other shaft, t h e two being connected by a pin 11. This pin may be plain or, as shown, hinged, so that the small end r can be turned down and secured by a clamp. In another modification, Fig. 11, the pin r, which connects the shafts, is pivoted to an arm q, and is held in the coupling position by springs u, 2. In another modification, Fig. 14, a split sleeve 3 is used which is slid into contact with a collar 4 when out of use. In a modification, Fig. 10, suitable for light work, the shafts are fitted with plates 11, 12 and spring clasps v, y, which engage when the shafts are pushed together.
Patent GB-189819214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Cycles.
Inventor: HIGHAM JAMES
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 19,214. Higham, J. Sept. 9. Ball bearings for cycles. Relates to the construction of fork crowns and bottom head bearings. The fork crown a is formed with a ball cup b, the head e extending into the crown and carrying a ball race g. The steering - stem c is fixed to the lower part of the crown. A flange e<1> covers, but does not bear on, the upper part of the cup b. The ball races may be formed on, or formed separate and attached to, the crown and heads.
Patent GB-189819538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines.
Inventor: ROSSITER JAMES THOMAS
Filed: 1898-09-14
Granted: 1899-09-14
Abstract: 19,538. Rossiter, J. T. Sept. 14. Compound engines. -Relates to single-acting compound engines in which the admission and exhaust of high-pressure steam to and from the outer end of the high-pressure cylinder, and the passage of such steam to the opposite end of the cylinder, also to the outer end of the low-pressure cylinder, and thence to the exhaust pipe, are controlled by two separate valves situated with their axes at rightangles to the axes of the cylinders. The valves may be either slide valves or oscillatory. Fig. 1 shows a form of the invention in which the two cylinders 1, 2 are one above the other, and the high-pressure valve 10 is situated in a transverse casing above the high-pressure cylinder, and the low-pressure valve 17 is in a casing communicating with a receiver 3 between the cylinders. The high-pressure valve 10 is constructed so as to give double admission and exhaust openings, and is worked through the lever 16 by a drum governor 14. The low-pressure valve 17 is worked in a similar manner by an eccentric 26. When applied to a four-cylinder engine, the cylinders are placed side by side, and the two low-pressure valves are respectively connected together and each pair is worked by one rod. By making one valve in each pair of larger area than the other, a constant thrust in one direction is obtained and backlash is avoided.
Patent GB-189820304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Grinding Scythes, Knives, and the like.
Inventor: DERRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-09-26
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,304. Derry, W. Sept. 26. Surfacing and polishing scythes, knives, &c. The blade c is placed on a reciprocating table which works under a grinding-disc f, the motion of which is reversed with each reversal of the table. The table is made in two parts b, b<1>, the upper pivoted to the lower at b<2> ; the upper table has its inner edge curved to suit the blade to be treated, and is pressed by a spring h against a guide-roller i.
Patent GB-189821560-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Filling Bottles and the like Receptacles with Sparkling or Effervescing Drinks, such for instance as Beer and the like under pressure.
Inventor: BACHNER WILHELM
Filed: 1898-10-13
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 21,560. Bachner, W. Oct. 13. Bottling.-Relates to apparatus for f i l l i n g bottles &c. with aerated or effervescing liquids, such as beer &c. The cask &c. B, from which the liquid is drawn, is connected through the pipe c, cock E, and pipe e<1> to the filling - tube G, which passes through the stuffing-box h on the sleeve H and extends nearly to the bottom of the bottle F to be filled. The sleeve H is provided with a stopper J, which closes the mouth of the bottle during filling. The sleeve is connected through the cock h<1> and pipe i with the cylinder K, which is provided with a piston m, the cock h<1> being also c o n n e c t e d through the pipe c<1>, valve of t h e compressed-gas cylinder C, r e d u c i n gvalve b<2>, pipe b, and cock b<1> to the cask &c. B. The cock E is operated by the weighted lever D, which is connected by the chain &c. d<1> to the sliding bottle-rest R, so that the cock is opened and closed by the insertion and removal of the bottles. In operation, the gas &c. displaced from the bottle during filling is discharged into the cylinder K, and the bottles are filled without frothing owing to the back pressure from the cylinder. At starting, the required pressure is produced from the cylinder C. Excessive pressure within the cylinder K raises the piston m above the apertures 0, so relieving the pressure. Any overflow from the bottle also passes into the cylinder K, from which it can be drawn off through the pipe l and cock l<1>.
Patent GB-189822839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners.
Inventor: BRUENLER OSCAR
Filed: 1898-10-31
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 22,839. Br³nler, O. Oct. 31. Oil and gas burners. - Air i s supplied u n d e r pressure through the pipe b, and is divided by the cone c into two currents. The air which traverses the annulus o draws the oil from the pipe a, d under the control of the valve m, and the mixture, issuing through the slots f of the chamber e, meets the air which has been heated while traversing the annulus g, and a column of flame is projected from the opening l. A pipe h is provided for introducing a flame to heat the chamber e when starting the burner. When gas instead of oil is supplied to the pipe a, it is unnecessary to supply the air under pressure, since the gas issuing from the injector burner d draws in sufficient air for its combustion.
Patent GB-189823938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Hand Bags for Carrying Fish, Game, Poultry, and the like.
Inventor: ROGERS THOMAS LEAN
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 23,938. Rogers, T. L., and Meakin, W. J., [trading as Rogers & Meakin]. Nov. 14. Paper bags for fish, game, poultry, fruit, and the like are made up of a sheet of strong paper A or with a lining of waterproof paper C overlapping the top edges of the paper A and bound with a strip of leather board B. The ends are folded on one side D, and are bound with a piece of paper similar to A. The covers may be bound with tapes, and the top edge furnished with eyelets F<1> and string handles E.
Patent GB-189901114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating and Utilizing Gaseous Fuel in Steam Boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: TETER WILLIAM LUTHER
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 1114. Teter, W. L. Jan. 17. Liquid and gaseous fuel fittings; smoke-consuming; blast apparatus.-Oil gas generated in tubular retorts behind the bridge of an ordinary coal-burning furnace is supplied to burners beneath the grate, and also in some cases to burners at the bridge for smoke-consuming purposes. When working with forced draught, a steam jet induces a supply of air through a heating-coil in the flues to the ashpit. The retort B is formed of a series of parallel tubes with end connections, constituting a single tortuous passage. The tubes are covered by a protecting-sheathing E, Fig. 3, of cast iron, or by cast-iron rings E<1>, Fig. 6, the intervening spaces being filled with fireclay &c. They are supported at each end in frames F, F, Fig. 3, containing fireclay &c. in which the couplings D are embedded. The burners G consist of perforated pipes branching from the pipe H. The two pipes nearest the bridge form a separate retort, from which gas escapes through perforations and is burnt for smoke - consuming purposes. Oil and steam are supplied to the retorts by the injectors R<1>, R', the oil being withdrawn from a tank M wherein it floats on water under pressure ; g', g<2> are sightfeed arrangements in the oil pipes. The oil is supplied to the tank by the pump O. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, heated air is supplied under pressure through the pipe U, U' to the ashpit by a steam jet w, the part U<1> of the pipe being in the form of a serpentine coil in the flue. In this case, the smoke - consuming retort and burner are dispensed with.
Patent GB-189901857-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rim Brake Apparatus for Affixing to Cycle Frames for Action from Pedal.
Inventor: MITCHELL NOAH
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1857. Mitchell, N. Jan. 26. Brakes, back-pedalling &c., for free-wheel cycles. A bracket A, C clamped to the frame carries a spring-controlled axle I on which is mounted a crank H carrying a spring clip lever J on which the pedal crank M acts during back-pedalling. The axle I carries a depending arm P which is adjustably connected by a screw Q to the crosshead S of the brake frame R. The frame R is connected to brake-shoes T pivoted on clips U and arranged to bear on the wheel rim V, when the slip lever J and crank H are depressed. A spring fixed on the under face of the lever J reduces noise.
Patent GB-189904411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Temporary Binders for Loose Sheets Pamphlets or the like.
Inventor: BAKER META C
Filed: 1899-02-28
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 4411. Lake, H. H., [Baker, M. C.]. Feb. 28. Filing papers.-Fig. 2 shows, partly in section, the metal pieces to which the covers of the binder are attached. The piece B is provided with metal tubes D, in which slide tubular rods E carried on the piece A. Projections F<2> on the tubes D pass through slots E<1> in the tubes E, and engage with screws F which carry toothed wheels G, prevented from rotation in one direction by pawls G<1>, so that the pieces A, B may be pressed together at any time, but can only be separated by unlocking the pawls. The screws F terminate in notched discs J which prevent the total separation of the parts A and B by catching the projections F<2>. The outer tubes D' are secured to the part A, and may contain springs S.
Patent GB-189907628-A (GB)
Title: Combined Stove Cover and Gas or Vapour Burner.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 7628. Wheatley, W. H., [Jordan, W. H.]. April 11. Gas stoves; oil stoves.-Relates to a cover for a cooking-stove which may be combined with a burner for gas or vapour. The cover A, adapted to fit in one of the usual holes in the stove top, is constructed with a depression forming a chamber 10 having a series of gas openings 11 and communicating with a passage b. An annular groove or trough a surrounds the chamber 10. The chamber 10 is covered by a cover-plate f secured by a bolt g. The walls of the passage b are cast integral with the cover A, and the end 13 of the casting is screwed to receive a pipe h, the outer end of which has the contracted extension h<2> fitted with a plug i having a needle hole j for the admission of gas or vapour. Connection is made with a flexible pipe n for the conveyance of the gas &c. In advance of the plug i radial holes m are made in the pipe h for the air supply. The wall 12 of the trough a deflects a flame against the kettle, pan, &c. A spider frame x, shown in dotted lines, may be used to support the article to be heated. The passage for conveying the gas may form a separate pipe.
Patent GB-189907658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus suitable for Making Historical and like Charts.
Inventor: MOYER ELI NASH
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 7658. Moyer, E. N. April 11. Compasses, drawing; scales.- The apparatus is for drawing historical or like charts, in which concentric circles indicate time, while areas bounded by portions of such arcs and radial lines show, say, portions of a country under British or French rule, or unexplored, the area affected by a war, &c. The chart s is bounded, as indicated, by two time scales w, x, offset, say. for each century, and divided, between the offset parts, into 100 parts, and by a scale u for drawing the radial lines at the required distance apart. Pivoted at the centre e of the arc u is an arm having on each edge offset scales graduated by concentric arcs into eighths of an inch. There are four offsets g on one side, each 2¢ inches long, and ten offsets j on the other, each 1 inch long. On the arm slides a dovetailed block m of india-rubber, carrying the pencil o for describing the circles ; this block may also be used as an eraser.
Patent GB-189908272-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dovetailing or Wood-working Machine.
Inventor: PARNALL JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 8272. Parnall, J., Barter, J., and Panes, W. April 20. Dovetailing.-Relates to a dovetailing-machine which is specially applicable for drawer-making. The dovetails are cut by a series of rotary conical cutters C<3>, mounted so that their distance apart can be adjusted, on the frame A. On guides on the front of the frame is fitted a slide E, which can be moved vertically by a treadle-lever E', or horizontally by a screw and hand-wheel F. To cut concealed dovetails the board is clamped in a vertical position on the slide E and fed up by the treadle E' against the rotating cutters C<3>. For ordinary dovetails, a table H is clamped on the slide E. The mortises are cut by clamping the board on the table H when horizontal and feeding against the cutters. The tenons are cut by tilting the table H to either side by hand-screws I<1>.