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Patent GB-189918889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckles.
Inventor: HURD DELMAR GLENDOWER
Filed: 1899-09-19
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 18,889. Hurd, D. G. Sept. 19. Buckles.-The tongue B, preferably of skeleton form, is pivoted at c within the rectangular frame A. The strap or belt D is secured to the bar a<8> of the frame, and its free end is passed up between the bar a' of the frame and the bar b' of the tongue, and then under the bar b<3>. The upward pressure of the strap on the bar b<3> presses the bar b<2> tightly against the ledge a<3>, so that the strap is gripped firmly.
Patent GB-189920433-A (GB)
Title: A Self-closing Spring-hook, or Peg and Clip, for Hanging Clothes, Hats, Bags, or other Articles upon or from.
Inventor: RODWAY ELIZABETH
Filed: 1899-10-12
Granted: 1900-10-12
Abstract: 20,433. Rodway, E., and Minshall, F. W. Oct. 12. Hooks or pegs A, A' for hanging hats, bags, &c. are pivoted, and are acted on by a plate or spiral spring, or by an air or water cushion or pad in such a way as to cause them to fold close up to their support when not in use.
Patent GB-189922926-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney Tops for Preventing Down Draught.
Inventor: GREEN JOHN JOHNSTON
Filed: 1899-11-17
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 22,926. Green, J. J. Nov. 17. Chimney tops.-Improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 5408, A.D. 1899. The forked pot a constituting the previous invention is surmounted by a set of louvres g formed by single or double conical rings f.
Patent GB-189923576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators for Warming Buildings.
Inventor: BROPHY MICHAEL MARY
Filed: 1899-11-25
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 23,576. Brophy, M. M. Nov. 25. Swivelling - joints.- Relates to radiators for warming buildings, and consists in providing the radiators with hinged leaves or sections. The leaf a s pivotally carried upon the hollow foot e, to which the flow and return pipes f, g are attached. The connection between the foot and the socket c is effected through the medium of the flanged connector ring l, which is capable of rotation upon the bearing-surface l<2> in the foot, the ring being held in position by the gland m. A packing-ring n and a corrugated steel washer o are provided. One of the circulation pipes may be connected with the radiator head by means of an elbow extending down into the socket c, where it is packed to prevent leakage. In this arrangement, the connector ring l, which works in the foot e, may be extended to the bottom of the foot, in order to afford a large bearing-surface.
Patent GB-189924938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Manufacture of Colouring Matters.
Filed: 1899-12-15
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 24,938. Lake, H. H., [Firm of K. Oehler]. Dec. 15. Dyes, artificial.-Polyazo dyes, which dye unmordanted cotton brown to black and greenishblack shades and resist the action of soap, are produced by combining diazo compounds in an alkaline solution with the monoazo dyes obtained from a diazotized amidonaphthol sulphonic acid and a sulphonic or carboxylic acid of a m-phenylenediamine or of m-toluylenediamine, the combination of the diazo compound being effected with the naphthalene nucleus of the said monoazo dye. When a diazotized p-diamine, such as benzidine, tolidine, or dianisidine is used, combination may be further effected with a second molecule of a monoazo dye or with a molecule of an amine, phenol, amidophenol, or a sulphonic or carboxylic acid thereof. An example is given in which tetrazotized benzidine, tolidine, or dianisidine is poured into an alkaline solution of the sodium salt of the azo dye prepared from amidonaphthol monosulphonic acid-G and toluylenediamine sulphonic acid, and the intermediate product thus formed is combined with the sodium salt of 2 :8-amidonaphthol sulphonic acid-G, or 2 :8-amidonaphthol disulphonic acid, or 2-amido- 5-naphthol-7-sulphonic acid. In another example, the tetrazotized p-diamine is combined with two molecular proportions of the monoazo dye. The new dyes give a pure white discharge with bisulphite and zinc dust or with stannous chloride. They may also be diazotized in substance or upon the fibre, or combined with diazo compounds, thus yielding very full and heavy dark shades of a fast character.
Patent GB-190005065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Socket and Spigot Drain Pipes.
Inventor: REID JOHN ANDREW
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 5065. Reid, J. A. March 17. Spigot.and-socket joints for drain pipes. The socket end is made with an extra annular recess C, and the spigot end with a corresponding one D, the space between the two being finally filled up with jointing-material. To facilitate jointing, the pipe lengths rest upon chairs E.
Patent GB-190012708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Lever Stoppers for Beer Bottles and other Vessels.
Inventor: SCHROEDTER PAUL
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 12,708. Schroedter, P., and Radlauer, S. July 13. Stoppers.- Relates to beer-bottle and like stoppers, which are secured by a wire bail and lever. In the present invention, the eyes h, in which the bail c is pivoted, are formed so that the handle e lies outside instead of inside the arms d of the lever. With this construction, the arms d, c lie closer to the neck.
Patent GB-190014799-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cigarette or Cigar Holder.
Inventor: BINGHAM GEORGE COWLEY
Filed: 1900-08-18
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 14,799. Bingham, G. C. Aug. 18. Cigar and cigarette holders.-A holder is provided with one or more straight spikes or a helically-coiled spike, which enter the cigar &c. longitudinally and hold it in position. In the arrangement shown, two spikes are mounted on a collar B, which slides on the reduced part D of the mouthpiece. The spikes are retracted to discharge the stump end of the cigar &c. The spikes may be carried by the bowl, which is then arranged to slide on the mouthpiece, or bv the mouthpiece. In the latter case, the spikes may be hinged, and the bowl reversible to cover them.
Patent GB-190016479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets.
Filed: 1900-09-15
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 16,479. Thomson & Co., W. S., and Ross, J. K. Sept. 15. Corsets.-The pockets in which the busks and bones are inserted are strengthened at their ends by reinforcing-strips of material, so as to prevent them from being easily pierced by the bones or busks.
Patent GB-190106659-A (GB)
Title: Pencil Clip made of Metal to Hold a Pencil and to Fasten on Dress or Coat by a Wire Spring
Inventor: CULVERHOUSE ANNIE
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 6659. Culverhouse, A. March 30. Pencil holders.-Fig. 2 shows a plan of a clip for securing a pencil to wearing-apparel. The pencil is passed through the loop D of the arm A, which is pivoted to the arm B. The spring C holds the arms A, B together.
Patent GB-190108997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Governing Electric Currents.
Inventor: GATTIE ALFRED WARWICK
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 8997. Gattie, A. W. May 1. Regulating; switches; transformers.-Relates to means for maintaining the potential substantially constant in a branch or consumer's circuit. A transformer is employed, and the number of turns in the secondary circuit is automatically varied to compensate for fluctuations in the potential. In Specification No. 1504, A.D. 1901, regulating- apparatus is described in which a resistance switch is operated by a motor controlled by a polarized relay or electromagnetic apparatus. In the present invention, an electromotor 98 similarly controlled operates a multiple-way switch, to the contacts 80 of which sections of a supplementary winding 77 on the secondary 74 of a transformer are connected as shown. The transformer employed has preferably a rectangular core 71 having two sets of windings 72, 74. The supplementary regulating-coils 77 are specially wound and fitted with terminals 78. The switch arm 81 is mounted on a spindle, and is operated in either direction by the double pawl 93 engaging one or other of the two ratchetwheels 90, 91. The forked arm 92 carrying the pawl is rocked by the rod 112, which is connected to the cranked lever 109, which in turn is rocked by the teeth 107 on a wheel driven from the motor 98. The switch arm 81 is fitted with an auxiliary contact to prevent sparking.
Patent GB-190109376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Imitation Marble.
Inventor: CZERMAK JOHANN
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 9376. Czermak, J. May 6. Stone, artificial.-A thin layer of liquid or pasty cement, plaster of Paris, &c., coloured to match the ground colour of natural marble, is applied to a glass plate and allowed to set. The plate of cement is then broken, and the fragments slightly shifted. A liquid cement having the colour of the marble veins is poured on the fragments so as to fill up the fissures, and cement is then applied until a plate of the desired thickness is produced. In order to produce strongly-curved veins, the thin layer of cement should be of unequal thickness, to effect which the cement may be squirted on the glassplate. The plate of cement may be repeatedly broken when veins of various colours are to be produced.
Patent GB-190116250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Circuit Breakers
Inventor: ELDEN LEONARD LORD
Filed: 1901-08-13
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 16,250. Elden, L. L. Aug. 13. Cut-outs.-Relates to automatic circuit-breakers particularly for several circuits which should be opened simultaneously. The fixed contacts a<13> may be arranged in tanks a fixed on the back of the board A. They are carried by insulting- posts, and are adapted to be bridged by contacts a<19> carried by a cross-bar a<20>, which is raised and lowered by a rod a<21> forming part of a linkwork. The linkwork is operated by a plunger or sliding rod a<31>, one end of which projects through the board A and is connected to a toggle device a<41>, which normally holds it forward against the action of a spring. Bent levers a<54> co-operate with the toggle, the free ends being in the path of plates carried by the cores b<2> of solenoids b in the circuits. Should an excessive current flow through one of the solenoids, the core is drawn in, tripping the toggle, and thus causing the circuit to be opened. The cut-outs may be connected mechanically, e.g., the lower set of cores may carry pins b<10> adapted to raise the upper cores, or the solenoids may have a supplementary winding connected to a battery d, the circuits being closed by contacts d<5> carried on the core plates engaging with contacts d<2>. The contact-carrying bar a<20>, operated from the plunger a<31>, may be of indefinite length, and carry a number of contacts in accordance with the circuits to be protected. In the form shown, each bar a<20> carries three contacts. The cut-out is set by a handle a<49>, which is provided with a pawl engagement so arranged that the plunger a<31> is immediately released should the current be excessive.
Patent GB-190118358-A (GB)
Title: Improved Keyhole Guard.
Inventor: SCHWARTZ WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-09-14
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 18,358. Schwartz, W. Feb. 28, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Escutcheons, keyhole.-On each side of a door is secured a casing 1 provided with a keyhole 5 placed in line with the keyhole of the lock. A tongue 7 is pivoted to a pm 6 within the casing, and serves to cover the hole 5. The tongue is raised to the horizontal position by the insertion of the key for operating the lock. The tongues serve to exclude dust, and, according to the Provisional Specification, render the lock burglarproof. The outer face of the casing may be recessed to facilitate the insertion of the key.
Patent GB-190124023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Smoke-consuming Furnaces
Inventor: COUSIN ERNEST
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 24,023. Cousin, E. Nov. 26. Water-circulation, promoting.-A water-circulation grate a, on which fuel is burnt downwardly, is provided above the ordinary grate a. According to the Provisional Specification, a third watercirculation grate may be provided above the other two. The application to water-tube boilers is mentioned.
Patent GB-190124672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Motors for Driving Spinning Machines.
Inventor: SCHOENFELD HERMAN
Filed: 1901-12-04
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 24,672. Sch÷nfeld, H. Dec. 4. Driving-arrangements. -An electric motor is applied directly to the driving-shaft of a spinning - machine. The motor is enclosed in a casing a, the end plates of which are provided with openings b, through which air is introduced from a conduit d in connection with a ventilator or fan, so as to keep the motor cool. The heated air escapes through the openings e, and may be utilized for heating the rooms.
Patent GB-190203662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs Graphophones or like Sound Recording and Reproducing Instruments.
Inventor: CLIFTON WILLIAM ERNEST
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 3662. Clifton, W. E., and Oaksford, B. Feb. 12. Phonographs, graphophnnes, &c.-Relates to the details of phonographs, graphophones, &c. The recording and reproducing tool C', Fig. 3, is supported against the diaghragm A by means of flexible stays E put under tension by springs F. Radial spring stays may also be employed. The rod carrying the tool rests against the diaghragrn, and may be sharpened to an edge and rest in a socket on the diaphragm. The Provisional Specification refers to compound-built glass diaphragms and to multiple diaphragms having a single horn and a forked tool support. The Provisional Specification also refers to a pad carried by the diaphragm holder for removing dust from the record. Fig. 5 shows a method of supporting the sound box. H is an elastic tube or a flexible tube surrounded by or containing a spring G. The tube and spring are connected to a socket ring I having a pin I<2> for adjustably securing it in a bracket mounted on the ordinary horn socket M.
Patent GB-190205355-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Cleaning Floors and Windows
Inventor: MINTOFT FRANK
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 5355. Mintoft, F. March 4. Floors and windows, cleaning; mops and like cleansing-appliances; mop and like wringers.- Flannel, washleather, &c. E is secured to the outer edge of a board D hinged at B to a handle A, and to a crooked handle C, which is pulled upwards by a spring F. The flannel overlaps the edges of the board D ; it may be wrung by turning the handle C.
Patent GB-190206896-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Sanding Tramway Lines
Inventor: PICKERING WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 6896. Pickering, W., Pickering, S. A., and Bromley, J. March 21. Sanding rails.-On depressing the plunger l, fitted to the driver's platform of a tramcar, the the catch n assumes the position shown in dotted lines and holds the bell crank k, so that the orifice g<x> in the plate f registers with the port e in the hopper tube d. On operating the button p, the catch n is released and the spring o causes the rodj and its connections to place the plate f in the position shown and cut off the supply of sand.
Patent GB-190208362-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Transmitting Synchronous and Equal Movements to a Distance.
Filed: 1902-04-10
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 8362. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Hird, F. April 10. Steering-gear.-Relates to apparatus for transmitting synchronous and equal movements to a distance, e.g., to ships' steering-gear. Two or more continuous-current motors f, g are connected together in multiple on a source of continuous current, and two or more corresponding points of their armature windings are connected each to each through slip rings m, n, o and m<1>, n<1>, o<1>. The armature connections are preferably made between additional windings, insulated from those connected with the commutators. A controlling- switch of the kind described in Specification No. 5168, A.D. 1902, may be employed.
Patent GB-190214271-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Producing Relief Decoration in Objects Made from Sheet Metal.
Inventor: KERKMANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 14,271. Kerkmann, H. June 24. Ornamenting metal surfaces.-To produce decoration in relief, enamelled or other sheet-metal articles are partly coated with plastic infusible material, such as porcelain, and dried. Stencils are applied, and the articles submitted to sand blast to remove parts of the coating. This operation is repeated with stencils of different sizes, and with coarse or fine sand, to produce graduated effects. The surface is then enamelled, painted, or covered with metal.
Patent GB-190214981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway and Tramway Points and Means for Operating them from the Vehicles.
Inventor: HALL JESSE
Filed: 1902-07-05
Granted: 1903-07-04
Abstract: 14,981. Hall, J., and Frost, W. July 5. Points and switches.-Relates to the construction of railway and tramway points, and to apparatus for actuating the points from the cars. The car carries an actuating-roller L, which is mounted in a pivoted fork K and is depressed through a rod J, rock-shaft H, and removable treadle F. A box M let into the track contains the switch-operating mechanism, and is fitted with a cover M<2> slotted to allow the roller L to act on the lever N. This lever is connected by a rod P to a pivoted arm 0 jointed to a link R having a roller R' working in a slotted link Q fixed on the end of a rock-shaft S, from the end of which the point is operated through an adjustable rod. The lever N carries a counterweight N<1>, and the rock-shaft S carries a slotted piece T, in which works a roller u<2> carrying a suspender weight u. When the roller L is lowered and the lever N is depressed, the shaft S is rocked, to operate the switch, through the lever 0, link R, and slotted piece or link Q, the operation being assisted by the roller u<2> with its weight u moving in the slot of the piece T. The slot is shaped with a point or apex so as to prevent the point or switch from remaining in an intermediate position. The apparatus is returned to its normal position by the action of the counterweight N' and the movement of the roller R<2> in the slot of the link Q. The point Y is provided with angular corrugations throughout the base, which work in conjunction with corresponding angular corrugations in the point base bed Z and apertures in the sides of the base boxes or receptacles Z<2>, to remove stones or other obstructions and so keep the points clean.
Patent GB-190217701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ERIKSON GUSTAF
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 17,701. Erikson, G. Aug. 12. Dash-pots.- The invention comprises the fourstroke cycle gas or like engine shown in Fig. 1 with a particular means for governing, consisting of an adjustable dash - pot G, Fig. 3, on the exhaust-valve spindle I which keeps the valve E open for a longer or shorter time during the suction stroke.
Patent GB-190225732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Stone
Inventor: JAFFE JULIUS
Filed: 1902-11-22
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 25,732. JaffÚ, J. Nov. 22. Lithographic stones, artificial.-Relates to the manufacture of artificial stone, from Sorel and like cement, particularly that used for lithographic purposes, and comprises means for preventing excessive heating of the stone in the process of setting. For this purpose, the mould b, Fig. 1, which contains the moulding-material 6, is placed in a container a through which cold water is circulated. The mould is lined with parchment paper &c. before the moulding material, mixed in vacuo, is poured into it. Fig. 3 shows a mould closed by a cover f and wholly immersed in water. The mould is connected by a pipe g with the mixing and charging device, so that the whole operation of preparing the composition and charging the mould can take place in vacuo.
Patent GB-190227184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Operating Electrically the Points on Electric Tramways and Railways.
Inventor: TIERNEY JOSEPH PATRICK
Filed: 1902-12-10
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 27,184. Tierney, J. P., and Malone, J. Dec. 10. Electric railway and tramways.-Relates to a method of automatically operating the points on electric railways and tramways. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the arrangement applied to an overhead trolley line system. The point is connected to an iron armature A, which is moved to one side or the other by the electromagnets M, M<1>, which are enclosed in a box B. These electromagnets are connected, one to a contact-piece S, and the other to another one S<1>. These pieces are hung from the trolley line, as shown in Fig. 2, and make contact with a piece P on the trolley head H, this piece P being connected to the trolley wire W through a switch under the control of the motorman. When the car approaches the point and requires to proceed up the branch line, the motorman closes the switch, and, when the trolley head touches the contact-piece S, the point moves as required, the point being moved to its original place when the trolley head touches the second contact S'. If the car requires to continue on the main line, the switch is kept open. Fig. 5 shows the contactpieces as applied to the plough when the conduit system of traction is employed. The arrangement may be modified so that both contacts S, S' are brought together as in Fig. 7, so that the point can be worked in either direction by the approaching car. Fig. 8 shows the double contacts on the trolley head. The modification is the same for the conduit system. The contacts are suspended by the pieces G from the trolley line, in such a manner that the pressure of the contact with the piece P is adjustable.
Patent GB-190302777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads
Inventor: CANE RICHARD
Filed: 1903-02-05
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 2777. Cane, R. Feb. 5. Bedsteads; castors. - The corner blocks are adjustable on the tubular pillars, being secured in place by screws c and strengthening-plates a<1>. The corner blocks have holes and projections g, h, around which fit the ends of the angle-irons i, which have notches j and slots k. The angle-irons are clamped in place by a square-headed bolt, which passes through the hole formed by the notches j and through the hole in the corner block, and engages a wing-nut q. In place of the bolt p, a triangular plate with three depending screws may be used. The castor stem m passes loosely through an eye in an arm n, and bears in a hollow beneath the corner block.
Patent GB-190305533-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Washing and Cleansing Air or Smoke, also for General Ventilating Purposes, and for Disinfecting or Perfuming.
Inventor: GREEN THOMAS
Filed: 1903-03-10
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 5533. Green, T. March 10. Disinfecting.-Foul air from hospitals, factories, workshops, theatres, &c. is drawn into a chamber a by a horizontallyarranged fan driven by water jets impinging in pockets c<3> on its periphery, and is disinfectel by substances mixed with the water in the bottom of the chamber or inserted between a grid a<5> and a perforated cover a<6> at the outlet a<3>. According to the Provisional Specification, an absorbent screen, saturated with a disinfecting - liquid, i s fitted over the inlet or the outlet of the apparatus.