baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-189816114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Telephones for Recording the Number and Duration of Telephonic Conversations.
Inventor: FRANK JOSEF
Filed: 1898-07-23
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 16,114. Frank, J. July 23. Telephones; telephone systems.-Relates to apparatus for registering the time occupied by, and the number of, telephonic conversations. The telephone lever is connected by a link S with a pivoted lever S', which in turn is connected by a link S* with a bell-crank lever S<2>. When the telephone is taken off, its lever S<2> rises, separating contacts l and closing contacts t; the latter put the magnet d in circuit and, when the magneto J is actuated, cause the slide rod K again to close the contacts l which are in the conversation circuit. When the subscriber wanted replies, by ringing, the current passes through the magnet f, causing the rod M to slide so that the contact m<2> is moved from n' to n<2>, and, at the same time, releasing the clockwork by the brake rod p. The lever S', when moved, releases the supporting-lever Z', so that, when the clockwork is released, Z' slowly falls until it breaks the contact at V on the expiration of the time limit. The release of the lever Z' also releases the counting-lever. Hanging up the telephone winds up and re-sets the counting-mechanism, and also the slide levers K, M.
Patent GB-189817176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Handles to Railway and other Carriage Doors.
Inventor: WILKES THOMAS WILLLIAM
Filed: 1898-08-09
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 17,176. Wilkes, T. W. Aug. 9. Knobs and handles, attaching.-R e l a t e s t o means for securing handles to railway and other carriage doors. An escutcheon a with a boss b is screwed to the door. The handle d is formed with collars f and e fitting in a recess in the boss, and is held by a forked piece g shown separately in Fig. 4. The piece g is inserted through a slot in the side of the boss, and is secured by a screw pin h. The operating- spindle of the lock is preferably fixed to the handle by casting the handle round it. Similar means for securing the handle may be used on the other side of the door, the handle on that side being formed with a socket to go over the spindle. The collar f may work on a ball bearing.
Patent GB-189818805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Carriages.
Inventor: WINTON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-09-02
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 18,805. Winton, A. Sept. 2. Spokes, securing. The spokes 34, Fig. 10, of the wheels for motor carriages are attached to the hubs by being bent as shown at 36.
Patent GB-189819501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lock Mechanism applicable to Locks for Boxes and Sliding Bolt Locks.
Inventor: RILEY JAMES
Filed: 1898-09-14
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 19,501. Riley, J. Sept. 14. Locks, key.-Relates to locks for boxes, desks, and the like, the improvements being also applicable to sliding bolt locks. Staples B<1> on a plate B fixed to the lid enter the lock case A, and are engaged by lever hooks a, a<1>, pivoted at b, b. A spring d urges the levers into the locked position. Cam-pieces f, g, pivoted at e, e<1>, are acted upon by the key to withdraw the levers into the position shown in dotted lines. The key-pin i<2> is fixed to a plate i which slides in guides and is normally retained in the position by a spring catch i<1>, Fig. 4. The key x, Fig. 5, has an inclined ward x<1>, which disengages the catch i<1> when the key-bit is turned into the vertical position. The plate i must then be slid downwards by means of the key until it reaches a stop, when, on turning the key further, the bit engages the cams g, f in turn and unlocks the levers, which are relocked by a reverse operation. A pin or other ward is placed in the way of the bit. The stem of the key is narrowed, to allow it to pass down the keyhole. A similar arrangement may be used with one lever to operate a sliding bolt.
Patent GB-189900092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Jacks.
Inventor: WEEKS JOHN
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 92. Weeks, J. Jan 3 Lifting-jacks.-An auxiliary pump of larger bore is employed to work in conjunction with the lifting-pump for raising the ram to the load. Power for raising the load is then obtained by throwing the larger pump out of action. The pump pistons L and M of the usual construction work in chambers e and f, each of which communicates with the passage leading to the ram cylinder B. Immediately above the outlet valve i of the pump L, a spindle d is mounted carrying a relief-valve c. When this valve is closed the pumps act together, but when it is opened by a hand-wheel S the pump L is thrown out of action, the water passing back into the reservoir again at each stroke through the opening h and along the valve stem d. Further depression of the stem d by the handwheel S causes it to abut against, and open, the valve i, thus allowing the ram cylinder to empty into the reservoir again. The load is thus lowered.
Patent GB-189901159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Neckties.
Inventor: ZIEGLER HANS
Filed: 1899-01-18
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 1159. Ziegler, H. Jan. 18. Necktie fastenings.-The fastener is attached to the collar by means of a stud a with folding wings a<1>. On the top of the stud is a U-shaped frame u furnished with a lid which is hinged at band engages a catoh c when closed. Within the frame u is a plate m which slides in guides f and is pressed upwards by springs s. The sides u of the plate m are turned up to embrace the sides of the lid o, and the lid and plate are roughened so that the tie is gripped firmly between them.
Patent GB-189902352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Compound Steam or other Engines.
Inventor: RUMBLE HERBERT MONTAGUE
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 2352. Rumble, H. M. Feb. 2. Compound and multiple-expansion engines.-Relates to triple-expansion and other engines in which the steam is distributed by the main pistons and trunks projecting therefrom. Two forms are described ; in one of these the cylinders are placed side hy side, and in the other the cylinders are placed concentricallv. The first form is shown in section in Fig. 1. The three cylinders a, b, c work on a three-throw crank shaft d'. Steam is admitted to the high-pressure cylinder by the hollow trunk a<7>, which works through a stuffing-box a<10> into the steam-chest a<9> and is furnished with ports a', a'. Thence the steam passes by terminal exhaust ports a<5>, through a receiver a<6>, into the second stage cylinder, and in like manner by ports b
, c<4> into the low-pressure cylinder. The final exhaust takes place at c<5>. This form of engine may be made double-acting. The form with concentric cylinders is shown in Fig. 4. In this, the high-pressure piston a' works through an annular piston b<1>, and this in turn through an annular piston c<1>. In this case, the steam is distributed in the same manner as in the former case. In all the engines, cushioning of the pistons is effected by steam enclosed by the pistons rising above the terminal exhaust openings.
Patent GB-189906239-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fez or Head Covering.
Inventor: RAIF MEHEMET
Filed: 1899-03-22
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 6239. Raif, M., Couteaux, F., and Couteaux, R., [trading as Couteaux FrÞres et Cie.]. March 22. Fezes; straw hats.-Relates to fezes, and consists in making them of a double layer of straw A lined with leather or other suitable fabric G. C is a leather or sweat band, and E is the tube or socket to which the tassel is attached.
Patent GB-189906827-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of New Orange Colouring-matters.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 6827. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. March 29. Dyes, artificial.-New substantive orange azo dyes for cotton of the class described in Specification No. 18,506, A.D. 1898, but more soluble and of a redder shade than the dyes described therein, are produced by combining tetrazodiphenyl or tetrazoditolyl with one molecular proportion of #-naphthylamine- 3 : 31- or 3 : 2<1>- disulphonic acid, and subsequently combining the intermediate product with a molecular proportion of nitro-m-phenylenediamine or nitro-mtoluylenediamine.
Patent GB-189914718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Mechanism applicable to Bicycles and other Velocipedes.
Inventor: INWOOD CHARLES
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,718. Inwood, C. July 17. Brakes, back-pedalling, for free-wheel bicycles &c. The crank axle carries a disc A, Fig. 1, which, when driven backwards, causes a roller B to travel along a groove in a lever C, which is thus forced away from the disc. The lever C is connected by a rod to a block F, Fig. 3, working on a guide and connected by links g to a bar G carrying a brake shoe H. When the wheel R is turning forwards, the bar G is brought into contact with the stop S and acts as a rigid brake, but if the bicycle is wheeled backward the rotation of the wheels raises the bar on its links so that the brake is inoperative.
Patent GB-189919006-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Coupling or Connection for Securing Adjustable Tubes and Rods.
Inventor: DARBEY GEORGE
Filed: 1899-09-21
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 19,006. Darbey, G. Sept. 21. Telescopic joints.-An adjustable joint or connection for tubes and rods, especially suitable for cycle brake-rods or violoncello legs, is shown in the drawing. As adapted for a brake-rod, the adjustable inner tube or rod D, Fig. 5, has grooves d formed on it, in any one of which the flange C of the slotted outer tube A can be secured by means of a clip. The clip may be of the ordinary kind or it may consist of a sleeve F, which is chased to allow the curved washer G to be pressed on to and to squeeze the slotted tube, by means of a nut H working on a stud f.
Patent GB-189920499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Trucks and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HEBLETHWAITHE JOHN HERBERT
Filed: 1899-10-12
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 20,499. Heblethwaite, J. H. Oct. 12. Disc-wheels; wooden wheels ; hubs; tyres, non-elastic. - Consists of a wheel for trucks and other vehicles, shown in elevation in Fig. 2. The wheel is composed of two or more circular wooden discs A, B, C arranged so that the grains in adjacent layers run in different directions. The discs are secured between metal binding- plates D by bolts E, and a hub F, flanged at one end and screwthreaded at the other end to receive a nut G, is passed through a hole in the centre of the discs. Rubber rings may be secured between the wooden discs.
Patent GB-189922886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Colouring Matters.
Filed: 1899-11-16
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 22,886. Lake, H. H., [Chemical Works formerly Sandoz]. Nov. 16. Dyes, artificial; alphylsulphamidonaphthol sulphonic acids.-Relates to new azo dyes which dye wool and silk in an acid bath bright bluish-red to violet . shades, and consist in combining 1 : 8 - alphylsulphamidonaphthol disulphonic acids with the diazo derivatives of an aromatic compound, such as aniline, o- or p-toluidine, m- or p-xylidine, mono- or di-chloraniline or their homologues, pamidoacetanilide, m - or p - nitraniline, or their homologues, o-anisidine, p-phenetidine, m-amido-pcresol ether, aniline sulphonic acids or their homologues, amidobenzoic acids, amidoazobenzene, amidoazotoluene or their sulphonic acids, alpha- or ,3- naphthylamine or mono- or di-sulphonic acids thereof. The bluest products are those derived from p-phenylenediamine and its homologues and obtained from diazotized p-amidoacetanilide or p-nitraniline. The diazo compounds combine only in alkaline solution, except in the case of diazotized nitro- or dichloro-benzenes which combine in acid or alkaline solution. The alphylsulphamidonaphthol disulphonic acids employed are produced by heating 1 : 8-amidonaphthol-3 : 6-, -2 : 4-, or -4: 6-disulphonic acid with an alphylsulphochloride, such as benzene-, o- or p-toluene-, or xylene - sulphochloride, in presence of powdered chalk at about 80‹ C. until a sample ceases to yield a diazo compound. The dialkylsulphamidonaphthol disulphonic acid thus produced is boiled with caustic soda in order to split off the alphylsulpho radicle combined with the hydroxylic oxygen. The alkaline mixture is then neutralized, the lime is precipitated by soda, and the solution is filtered off and used for the production of the azo dyes as above described. The amido group is neutralized by the presence of the alphyl-sulpho radicle, and the products have consequently the properties of naphtholsulphonic acids.
Patent GB-190002907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sanitary Systems for Ships.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE VICTOR
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 2907. Ellis, G. V., and Westcott, W. M. Feb. 13. Drainage, sanitary.-All the sanitary fittings in the ship discharge through a non- return valve 6 into a reservoir 5 provided with a ventilating - pipe 6<a>. Ventilating - pipes from the various traps communicate with the pipe 6<a>. The reservoir is emptied through a pipe 9 in which is a bend 9<a> rising above the water level and which discharges preferably below the water. Fig. 2 shows the arrangements for automatically emptying the reservoir. When the latter is full, the float 19 is lifted, and the valve 15 opened to admit steam or some other fluid to the ejector nozzle 12. The end of the valve-lever carries a piston 22 moving in a dash-pot 21, its movements being regulated by the air and an adjustable friction-plate 24.
Patent GB-190004378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Apparatus and the like.
Inventor: MANN FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1901-03-07
Abstract: 4378. Mann, F. C. March 7. Games of skill, apparatusfor.-A pair of circular toothed racks 0 of T-section are supported under circular slots b in a table B by small brackets c, and can be separately driven by duplicate spur gear D with handles E, so as to make toy cycles or other racing figures run upon the table. Delivery mechanism.-When a complete revolution has been made, a bevelled lug p on the swifter rack rocks a T-shaped lever P, P' in one direction or the other so as to drag the cord o of one or other of two recessed drums 0 which deliver prizes. Lever shutters N at the delivery orifices Y are operated initially. If both lugs arrive at the same time, the T-lever is pushed down against a spring. Actuating-mechanism for each rack C. A pushpiece F operates a lever G, and this in turn a lever H which thrusts a sliding pin h against a lug I on the rack. The slight displacement thus given to the rack sets free a three-armed lever L on a pivot l<3>, so that it is operated by a spring pusher l and in turn operates a lever l<1> connected to it by a link l<2>. The lever l<1> shifts a clutch between the handle E and the driving-gear D. A second link n<1> connects the three-armed lever L to the lever shutters N. Coin action.-The coin dropped down a shoot x disengages a detent from the push-rod F. Coin-discharging mechanism; money shoots.-The bottom part of the coin shoot x is hinged, and a lever M connected by a link to the T-lever L diverts it from the detent to a hole Z.
Patent GB-190010915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process for Extracting Zinc and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: BABE JULES LEON
Filed: 1900-06-15
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 10,915. BabÞ, J. L, and Tricart, A. Nov. 30, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Zinc.-Relates to a process and to apparatus for extracting zinc from either poor or rich ores. If the ore is poor, it is first treated in a furnace such as that shown in Fig. 6. The ore, made into briquettes with coke or charcoal and a solution of carbonate of soda, is charged with fuel into the furnace h, a blast is supplied through the tuyÞres i and the fume given off is collected. The fume so obtained, or the ore itself, is sufficiently rich, is then mixed with coal and carbonate of soda and treated in retorts such as that shown in Fig. 5, and the zinc so distilled off. The retorts are arranged in a furnace heated by gaseous or other fuel, and are charged at one end, and the zinc extracted at the other end. The retorts consist of an iron lining b, a refractory shell a, and a layer of calcined magnesia and burnt lime c, which when fired unites the several parts of the retort.
Patent GB-190018030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turning and Steering Gear.
Inventor: BROUGHAM REGINALD THOMAS DUDLE
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 18,030. Brougham, R. T. D. Oct. 10. Steering-gear. - The Figures show a right and left handed screw gear, the nuts g', g<2> of which are connected to ropes passing round a grooved barrel fast on the rudder head as described in Specification No. 11,929, A.D. 1901. The screw may be driven by the hand-wheel a through a clutch a<2>, but is preferably driven by the electric motor f. In some cases, in place of a reversible motor, a pair of motors on one shaft may be used. The wheel a, through the gear shown in Fig. 2, rotates a bevel pinion in gear with a curved rack c, loose on the rudderhead and supported by a bracket d, fast on the rudderhead. The gear may be actuated from any desired part of the ship, by means of a chain passing over the wheel i, or by hydraulic tele-motor apparatus acting directly on the curved rack. The rack has at each end lugs c<2> and c<2x>, which operate the arm of a switch contained in a box e, carried by the bracket d and shown to an enlarged scale in Figs. 5 and 6. The lug c<2> has an adjusting-screw bearing on the switch arm e'. The plates e<2> and e<3> are connected to a source of electricity and the motor f respectively. There are several contact-pieces k<1> on the plate e, which put different amounts of resistance into the circuit, and a single contact-piece l<1> on the plate a<3>. The arm e<1> is in one with a pair of arms m and n, and is normally held in the position shown in Fig. 5 by a spring. The arm m carries a pair of split plates m<1>, which make contact with the pieces k<1> and l<1>, and the arm n carries split plates n<1>, which make contact with the pieces n<2>, n<2> and cross-current the winding of the motor. A magnet e<6> holds the arm m until the lug c<2x> throws over the arm e', and sparking is prevented by an electric blow-out o. The invention is described as applied to a ship's steering-gear but is equally applicable to the steering- gear of road vehicles, and to other purposes.
Patent GB-190022093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving Lasting and Heeling Stands.
Inventor: DILLEY ISAAC
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 22,093. Dilley, I., and Dilley, W., [trading as Dilley & Sons]. Dec. 5. Last-holders.-In a revolving lasting and heeling stand,the last i is attached to a support a pivoted at b to a rotating plate c, the last being pressed by a spring n against an india-rubber, felt, or like pad h dovetailed in a support g sliding in guides to which it may be locked by a projection on a spring k and recesses j. The plate c has a projection d engaging a socket e in a base e<1> secured to a bench f. The plate c is secured to the base e<1> by a projection l, passed through a slot in the rim e<2>, and a pin m adapted to engage a hole in the base. The socket e is of hexagonal form,. so that the plate c may be removed and the hexagonal head of a tapered last-stand may be inserted. In a modification, the socket is dispensed with, and the plate e' secured to the bench by screws, the plates c and e<1> being held together by a screw embraced by the spring n.
Patent GB-190103617-A (GB)
Title: Practice Claviers.
Inventor: VIRGIL ANTHA MINERVA
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 3617. Virgil, A. M. Feb. 19. Exercising apparatus.- The invention consists of a digitorium in which the touch can be varied. The keys 14 are weighted at their inner ends, and are acted on by springs 23 which are attached to a movable block 22 so as to adjust their strength. The block is moved by arms 26 connected to a nut 27, the screw of which can be turned by a handle 30. A dial behind the handle indicates the strength of touch corresponding to its position. The keys carry adjustable pins 50, actuating pivoted levers 45 on which are mounted studs 52, 53. The studs engage with movable rails 55, 77, carrying metallic plates against which the studs impinge, thus producing a click either when the blow is delivered or when the lever falls again after the key has actuated it, or at both times. The levers are also acted on by springs 94, and their rebound from the rail 55 simulates the rebound of the hammers in an ordinary pianoforte. The rails 55, 77 can be tilted into any required position by handles. In a modification, an adjustable rail is described in which the surface producing the sound is made of hard rubber or the like.
Patent GB-190104788-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Fastening Windows, Doors, Sunblinds, and the like, in an Open Position.
Inventor: UNTERLECHNER KARL
Filed: 1901-03-06
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 4788. Unterlechner, K. March 6. Window blinds.-Relates to a holder or fastening for securing sun blinds &c. in an open position. Two bars a, b are riveted together to form a cross, and are pivoted to a bar or plate c secured in the wall. One end of the bar b is formed as a hook e, and is adapted to engage a rebate in the frame of a window &c. so as to hold it in the open position. The end h of the bar acts as a counterbalance, and a stop i is provided to maintain the bar in a horizontal position. The end k of the bar a serves as a handle, and the other end of the bar strikes against the window &c. frame to give it an impetus when the handle is turned to release the holder.
Patent GB-190105842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Signalling Lamps.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5842. Smith, J. March 20. Signal lamps.-The lantern is formed in two parts 10, 15, which are held together in one or other of certain predetermined positions by the engagement of the projecting stud 18 on the spring 19 with holes 20 in the parts 10, 15. The two shutters or frames 24, 25, which carry the coloured glasses 26, 27, run upon rails or guides 22, 23 mounted on the part 15, and, through the pivoted levers 30, 34 and 31, 35, are respectively operated as required by pressing inwards the corresponding thumb-lever 38,39. When these levers are released, springs return the several parts to their normal position.
Patent GB-190106021-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Binding for Ladies' Dresses and Skirts
Inventor: HALLWORTH FRANK
Filed: 1901-03-22
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 6021. Mallworth, F. March 22. Bindings. - Relates to those bindings, for the lower edge of skirts, which consist of a strip of velveteen or other pile fabric cut upon the bias and stitched to a piece of braid, and consists in producing a round solid edging of velveteen without enclosing a piping or cord in it. For this purpose, the velveteen a, Figs. 1, 2, and 5, is rolled into a single or double spiral, and is then sewn to the braid b. The folding of the velveteen is effected by a suitable guide or former attached to the sewing-machine.
Patent GB-190107258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Compositions for Removing Paints and the like.
Inventor: GEOFFROY EDMOND
Filed: 1901-04-06
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 7258. Geoffroy, E. April 6. Paints and varnishes, removing.-Relates to a composition for application to surfaces for removing paint and the like. The composition consists of wheat flour, water, caustic soda, caustic potash, black soap, American potash, lime water, ammonia, glycerine, and essence of mirbane, mixed together in a particular order.