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Patent GB-189719499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-08-24
Granted: 1897-09-25
Abstract: 19,499. Boult, A. J., [Phillips, D. T.]. Aug. 24. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-Relates to means for preventing bottles from being refilled after they have been once emptied. Within the neck of the bottle is cemented a casing A, which is provided at its lower end with a seat B of cork &c. for the valve D<1>. This valve is mounted on the screwed spindle D, which works through the screwed sleeve C, the spindle being unscrewed to raise the valve from its seat when it is required to empty the bottle. Surrounding the valve D' is a cup-shaped valve E, having an upward cylindrical extension E', in which is inserted a plug D<4> of absorbent material such as sponge. This plug normally grips the screwed spindle D and holds the valve E open against the action of the spring D<5>. Baffle-plates r, having suitable outlet ports, are provided to prevent tampering with the valves. On attempting to refill the bottle, the liquid enters through the ports l into the casing E' and wets the sponge, which thereupon expands and releases the spindle D, the valve E being then forced on to the seat B by the spring D<5> so as to prevent refilling. In a modification, the valve seat is formed on the bottle neck, and the spring D<5> is dispensed with, the casing E<1> being packed full of absorbent material.
Patent GB-189722223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Suspending Apparatus for Lifting and Lowering Gear, especially applicable to Window Blinds.
Inventor: HARTSHORN EDMUND FISHER
Filed: 1897-09-28
Granted: 1898-10-28
Abstract: 22,223. Hartshorn, E. F. Sept. 28. Cleats or holders for window-blind cords &c. A holder is shown as applied to the cord of a pull-up spring-roller blind, but it is equally applicable to the sustaining of any weight in lifting and lowering gear. The cord pulley a has at each side a notched hub e and is embraced by a swinging-frame b. When the pawls d, d engage the notches in the hub, the frame b is swung up as the load descends and the cord is jammed, as shown in Fig. 3. To lower the load, it is first raised a little to free the cord and lift the pawls out of the notches. When the hubs e rotate quickly, as in lowering or raising the load, the pawls do not engage the notches.
Patent GB-189724210-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Hand- and Foot-brake for Bicycles.
Inventor: ANTEPOTH HEINRICH
Filed: 1897-10-20
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 24,210. Antepoth, H. Oct. 20. Brakes; locking-apparatus to prevent theft.- Relates to a combined hand and foot brake for bicycles. A hand-brake c is carried by a rod d, which receives at its upper end a rotatory rod d' carrying a hand knob f. When the knob is pressed down, a pin m<1>, Fig. 4, clears a slot m in a guide l, and on turning the knob the pin comes beneath the guide and holds the brake on. By means of lugs f<1>, f', which receive a padlock, the hand-brake may be locked in the on position and prevent removal of the machine. The foot-brake k is pivoted to an extension i<1> from a strap i encircling the head a', and carries at the end of a lever arm a tread-piece k<1>. A single spring g, g<1> fixed at j near its middle serves to hold both brakes out of action.
Patent GB-189725563-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Adjustable Cord Reel for Electric Pendent Cords and other similar purposes.
Inventor: STURGE WILSON HENRY
Filed: 1897-11-04
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 25,563. Sturge, W. H. Nov. 4. Cords, adjusting length of.-Pendant conductors for supporting electric lamps, and other cords, 11, are made adjustable by placing on them reels 10 enclosed in cases, as shown in section; more or less of the cord may be wound on the reel, which is then fixed in the case by a nut 19. The case is made in halves 12, 13, one carrying eyes 14 through which the cord passes. The reel carries a screw and a fixed knob 17 ; the knob bears against a toothed part of the case when the nut 19 is tightened against the other half 13. The cord is passed through a hole in the reel. In a modification, the eyes 14 and the reel are slotted, or the reel may carry a hook, so that they can be placed laterally on the cord.
Patent GB-189725659-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Electrical Vacuum Tubes.
Inventor: GLEW FREDERICK HARRISON
Filed: 1897-11-04
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 25,659. Glew, F. H. Nov. 4. R÷ntgen ray and like apparatus.-In order to increase the amount of residual gas in tubes for producing R÷ntgen rays or other purposes, small quantities of substances which are permanently decomposed and give off gas on heating are enclosed in the tubes or in side tubes communicating with them. Organic substances may be used, such as shellac, resin, sugar, gums, or sealing-wax, or inorganic substances, such as potassium chlorate or ammonium nitrate. These are enclosed either as particles each weighing about <1>/100 grain, or as coatings of like weight on small pieces of iron wire, one of which may be separated by a magnet outside the tube, and moved to a part of the tube convenient for the application of heat, when desired.
Patent GB-189730585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Production and Storage of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: MCCONECHY JAMES
Filed: 1897-12-28
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 30,585. McConechy, J. Dec. 28. Acetylene.-Relates to means for controlling the supply of water to the carbide. The water tank c<1> is connected with the generator D by a pipe E, fitted with a band cock G and with an automatic cock F. The handle of the cock F is connected with one end of a lever H which is pivoted at h, and is connected at the other end with a rod I rising through a tube M which passes up through the middle of the holder bell A. The portion of the tube M above the water level is formed with a slot L through which passes a bridge-piece J fixed to the top of the bell A. When the bell descends to a certain position, this bridge-piece presses down the rod I, and thereby causes the cock F to be opened. When the bell rises again, a spring closes the cock and raises the rod I. In Fig. 4 is shown a clutch, consisting of two arms N, N' pivoted to the bridge-piece K and fitted with a spring 0 which presses apart the upper ends of the arms. When the bell descends, the arms N, N' spring over the head of the rod I and the bridge-piece K depresses it. When the bell rises, the hooked ends of the arms lift the rod I until the cock F is closed, whereupon the upper ends of the arms are pressed together by contact with inclined surfaces P, P', and the rod I is liberated.
Patent GB-189801779-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fire and Burglar Alarm.
Inventor: BILL FRED WILL
Filed: 1898-01-22
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 1779. Edwards, W. B., [Representative of Bill, F. W.]. Jan. 22. Alarms, burglar; alarm guns.-Four explosion tubes or cannon c<2>, c<3>, c<4>, c<5>, connected to a central block c, are mounted in suitable recesses in a wooden or other carrier a<2>, and are secured in position by a cover-plate fixed to the cirrier by screws. The carrier is also formed with recesses to receive the ring fuze d and branch fuzes d<2>, the ring fuze lying over the touchboles c<6> of the cannon. The ends d<3> of the branch fuzes d<2> are protected by damp-proof caps and by wire cages d'. The fuzes are adapted to be ignited by fire or excessive temperature, or by an electric sparking- device actuated, through a suitable burglar alarm contact and circuit, by the opening of a door, window, &c. When one of the fuzes d' is ignited, it ignites the ring fuze d, which fires the cannon c', c<3>, &c. in succession. The apparatus is portable, and may be affixed by screws &c. to a suitable wall, ceiling, &c. The fuzes d<2> may also be made sufficiently long to extend to any desired part of a building &c.
Patent GB-189805386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Displacing Music Sheets in Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Inventor: PLESSING TRAUGOTT ALWIN
Filed: 1898-03-04
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 5386. Plessing, T. A. March 4. Musical boxes.- In boxes actuated by two-tune discs, means are provided for ensuring the repetition of any one of the tunes as often as desired without necessitating the playing of the other one. The tune-disc N is supported on a disc S, and is driven by a pin s. The central pin z has an extension i screwed into a block p, which can move in a dovetail groove in the part M to bring either set of teeth on the disc N into use. This movement of the block p is effected by an inclined slot n in a bar m operated by a push-rod A. A loose sleeve p<1> on the pin i facilitates the movement. To prevent the change from being effected except at the end of a tune, the disc S has a circular groove in its lower face. The only opening into this groove is a slot e through which the pin r in the bar m can move into, or out of, the said groove.
Patent GB-189814714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vacuum Dielectrics, Electrodes, and Apparatus for the Production of Ozone.
Inventor: MARTINI DAN
Filed: 1898-07-04
Granted: 1899-10-04
Abstract: 14,714. Martini, D. July 4. Ozone.-An ozonizer is formed of square, triangular, hexagonal, or other polygonally-shaped tubes, each having outer dielectric sides a enclosing inner dielectric sides b. Within the spaces thus formed special electrodes v are placed, and a vacuum is then formed therein. Within the central open space d, and also surrounding each tube, are other special electrodes, connected to the same pole of the induction coil, transformer, &c. Each tube is carried by lugs resting upon open supports. A number of the tubes may be stacked together, as shown, or they may be used singly. The electrodes within the vacuum space, and also those surrounding each tube, are called " mat " electrodes, and are formed by short pieces of fine copper or like wire, fixed in the meshes of a strip of copper gauze, so as to project at rightangles on one side, forming a single mat 7, or on both sides, forming a double mat 8. The electrodes within the air space d are called "fox- " tail" electrodes, and are formed of two or more lengths of copper wire 10, between the strands of which thin strips of fine copper gauze 9 are laid lengthwise. The strands are then twisted together, and the loose longitudinal wires in the gauze are withdrawn. The " mat electrodes may be made by securing a number of "fox-tail" electrodes side by side. The projecting wires of all the electrodes are slightly longer than the space they have to occupy, so that they bend over and make good contact with the glass or other dielectric. The air is preferably drawn through the ozonizer by a fan &c., and is previously filtered or strained. Oxygen or a mixture of air and other gases may be used instead of air.
Patent GB-189816683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Pumps.
Inventor: COREY WILLIAM WALLACE
Filed: 1898-08-02
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 16,683. Corey, W. W. Aug. 2. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-Improvements in the steam distribution valves and valve gear are described, in which the main valve is actuated by steam pressure controlled by an auxiliary valve operated from the main piston-rod.
Patent GB-189819782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sterilising Water.
Filed: 1898-09-17
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 19,782. Maiche (Limited), [Maiche, L.]. Sept. 17. Cooling water.-Apparatus for sterilizing water, in which the water is first heated and then cooled, in the manner described in Specification No. 5007, A.D. 1897. Water heated in the vessel A flows back through the pipe e<2> into a compartment E, where suspended matter is deposited on perforated plates &c. e, and then down the pipes d' and through the inner of the concentric pipes of the double coil b<1>, b<2>, being cooled by the incoming water. This water passes in the reverse direction, through the outer of the concentric pipes of the double coil b<1>, b<2>, up round the pipes d', and through the pipe d<2> to the heater. The cooled sterilized water is finally discharged by a pipe l<1> into a valve-box L, Fig. 3, and out through a pipe l<2>. The water outlet, and also the gas supply for the burner G, are adjusted by a lever arm k<3> moved by the corrugated elastic diaphragm of a vessel k<1>, connected to a closed vessel N in which steam is generated. A similar diaphragm on a vessel k' controls the incoming water supply from the pipe H. The spaces of the vessels B and C are filled with bad conducting material, such as slagwool.
Patent GB-189900199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cigars and the like.
Inventor: TEISER PHILIP FANTA
Filed: 1899-01-04
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 199. Teiser, P. F., and Pollak, A. Jan. 4. Cigars and cheroots. - Cigars and cheroots are formed with a a central stick C of fragrant material, such as the stem of a fine quality tobacco leaf, which is removed when the cigar is to be smoked, so as to leave a central passage. The stick may project at the lighting end, or be wrapped in the covering-leaf at the mouthpiece end, as in Fig. 1. Fig. 5 shows a stick c<3> of cherry-wood, cedar, rosewood, &c. with a head a<3> which serves to protect the mouthpiece end of a cheroot. The projecting end of the stick may be bent to render it easier to grasp for removal.
Patent GB-189901124-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Preparations for Disguising Unpalatable Medicines, and Process of Preparing and Using the same.
Inventor: DAVENPORT DANIEL FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 1124. Davenport, D. F. Jan. 17. Medicinal preparations; lozenges; pills.-A liquid consisting of olive oil mixed with a solution of shellac, balsam of fir, &c. in alcohol, ether, &c. is used to disguise the taste of sulphate of quinia or morphia, caffeine, salicine, aloes, pepper, &c. The materials are made into a paste, dried by heat, ground, reheated, cooled, and bottled for use in making powders, pills, tablets, &c.
Patent GB-189901604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam and other Fluid-pressure Rotary Engines.
Inventor: JONES THOMAS EDWARD
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 1604. Jones, T. E. Jan. 24. Annular-chamber type.-Steam or other fluid acts between a rotary piston 9 and sliding abutments 13, 13<A> engaging guides 29 and actuated by the action of camgrooves 16 on projections 27. The motive fluid passes from the supply pipe 18, in the position of the reversing-v a l v e 14 shown, through a pipe 5, a passage 4, and passages 12 and 25 in the hub, and is exhausted by passages 26, 12, 4<A>, 5<A> and the valve 14 to a pipe 19. Packing 30 and 31 is provided.
Patent GB-189902198-A (GB)
Title: Method and Means of Setting the Hands of Balance Time-keepers.
Inventor: GRANT GEORGE GREGOR
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 2198. Grant, G. G. Jan. 31. Hands, setting by special mechanism. - The escapement and balance are mounted so that they can be turned round the axis of the fourth wheel to advance or reverse it, and consequently the other wheels of the train and the hand. The Figure shows the balance B and escapement C mounted upon a drum F, which encloses the fourth wheel D and is concentric with it. The drum can be turned by means of a tangent-screw H engaging peripheral teeth, or by means of other gear, or by hand directly.
Patent GB-189905089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanism for Controlling and Indicating Temperature Limits.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS ERNEST HOWARD
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 5089. Griffiths, E. H., and Whetham, W. C. D. March 8. Alarms, fire and temperature:-Relates to a device in which a fusible alloy is employed to cut off gas, or sound an alarm or the like, at a given temperature. Fig. 1 shows the device applied to a saucepan for boiling milk. The rod C is, at normal temperatures, rigidly connected to the surrounding tube A by a fusible alloy B. This tube is mounted on the lid of the saucepan E, and dips into the milk to be boiled. When the required temperature is reached, the alloy melts, and the rod C is rotated by a counterweight M on the gas tap, thus shutting the gas from the heater H. The bell-crank lever K, on which the weight M is fixed, is connected to the rod C by a rod L which hooks on one of the rays of a star-wheel D<1>. When the alloy resolidifies, the gas tap can be readily reset. In the fire-alarm, Fig. 4, the central rod is connected to a ratchet-wheel D, into which a pawl in the lever P gears. When the solder melts, the lever P is pulled round by the spring Q closing an electric bell circuit, of which R and S are the terminals. The lever P, which is of insulating-material, lies, when set, between the terminals R and S, S being a spring pressing on the top of the lever.
Patent GB-189907847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: COOPER ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-14
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 7847. Cooper, A. W., and Greig, J. S. April 14. Heat, distributing and equalizing. - To prevent straining from unequal expansion, and to promote efficiency, steam from the upper part of a boiler is circulated through coils of pipe, or other vessels having an extended surface, immersed in the lower part of the water space or in a separate chamber in connection therewith. The steam condensed in this coil or the like is conducted to a tank and returned to the boiler by pumps or gravity. In the arrangement shown, the pipe A conducts the steam to the coil B, whence the water of condensation is conducted through the spring-loaded valve F and trap G to the tank J. A float in the tank controls the supply of steam to the pumping- engine shown, which returns the water to the boiler. Arrangements in which the heating-coil is in an external chamber, and in which the tank J is elevated, so that the water returns by gravity, are illustrated in the Specification. The feedwater may be supplied to the external chamber when one is used.
Patent GB-189912413-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Flushing Device and Water Waste Preventer.
Inventor: BHISE SHANKER ABAJI
Filed: 1899-06-14
Granted: 1900-06-14
Abstract: 12,413. Bhise, S. A. June 14. Waste-preventing valves.-Relates to apparatus for automatically closing a tap for flushing or other purposes. The passage connecting the service pipe 20 and the discharge pipe 17 is fitted with a plug valve 21 connecting by pendent rods 23 to a cistern 27 in which a float 29 is placed. The cistern and float rise and fall in a chamber C, at the bottom of which they normally rest, as shown in broken lines, the valve 21 being then closed. When the operating-lever 44 is depressed, the cistern 27 is raised, and with it the valve 21. The flush is thus started. The float 29 is mounted on a pivoted arm 30 with a catch 32 which engages with a projection and supports the cistern 27 in its raised position. Water then flows into the cistern 27 by a regulable bye-pass 37, until the float 29 in rising liberates the catch 32, and allows the cistern to fall and the valve 21 to close again. As the cistern 27 reaches the bottom of the chamber C, a valve 35 is forced upwards by contact, and the cistern discharged through the pipe 51 into the flushing - pipe. The operating-lever may also be connected by a link 50 to a cock 47 in the discharge pipe of a disinfectant tank D, so that a certain quantity of disinfectant is delivered through the pipe 51 at each flush. The main valve 21 may be of the hinged-disc type ; or it may be conical, and rotated about its axis by a toothed quadrantal rack. To prevent the prolongation of the flush by holding down the lever 44, the float 29 may be fitted with a catch that, as the float rises, automatically disengages the lever and cistern. The dome 15, in which the valve 21 rises, may also be fitted with a drainage pipe.
Patent GB-189913751-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Guard or Shield for the Protection of Growing Fruit and other Horticultural Products.
Inventor: SMITH EDWARD DARNLEY
Filed: 1899-07-03
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 13,751. Smith, E. D. July 3. Seed and plant protectors. - Relates to a device for protecting growing fruit, flowers, or other horticultural products from the attacks of birds or insects. Fig. 1 shows the device attached to a pear. The device consists of a piece a of perforated or unperforated cardboard, celluloid, metal, or other material shaped so that, when the edges b, c are overlapped and suitably fastened, a protecting- guard or shield is formed around the fruit.
Patent GB-189913895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Huts, Houses, or the like, applicable for Military, Colonial, or other Purposes.
Inventor: PAYART EUGENE
Filed: 1899-07-05
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 13,895. Payart, E. July 5. Drawings to Specification. Stations are constructed of parallel corrugated sheet metal or other plates connected together by bolts, hooks, or other fastenings so as to form hollow walls and roofs. The spaces in the hollow walls are filled in with sand, shingle, straw, or other materials.
Patent GB-189919051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Roller Bearings.
Filed: 1899-09-21
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 19,051. Holt, H. P., and Mossberg Roller Bearings (Limited). Sept. 21. Mounting and securing bushes on shafts.-A tapered bar a is spirally coiled on a mandrel to form a tapered sleeve which can be compressed by a screw e to decrease its interior diameter. Such a sleeve can be used to secure a bush d on a shaft.
Patent GB-189923502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Raising Water and Converting the same into Available Power.
Inventor: JENNER EDMOND PRATT
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,502. Jenner, E. P. Nov. 24. Hydraulic rams.-In a tank 1, submerged in a river or other body of water, is a hydraulic ram 2, which discharges its waste water into the tank, and raises water to the upper tank 7, containing turbine wheels and also forming a reservoir for irrigation purposes. The water, after passing through the turbines, actuates rams 19, which return some of it to the tank 7. Power is taken from the turbines at 21, 22, and they also drive a pump 9 which raises water from the tank 1 to the tank 7.
Patent GB-190003612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper-making Machines.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 3612. Johnson, J. Y., [Hamilton, C. L.]. Feb. 23. Paper machines.-Relates to the method of supporting the shake frame. The frame, consisting of the upper and lower beams or bars 4, 5 connected by ties, has one of its end frames 6 suspended from the fixed frame 1 by pivots 12, while the other end frame 7 is suspended by blades or plates 32 from a frame 27 which is adjustable in height ; 13 is a bolt passing through a slot in the end frame 6 by means of which the shake frame may be secured at this end in the adjusted position. The frame is carried by screwed studs, which engage with nuts carrying worm-wheels 21, which may be rotated by worms on a shaft 24 operated by a hand-wheel. The screwed studs at each side of the frame may be adjusted independently, or the shaft 24 may be mounted at one end in an eccentric so that one of the worms may be disengaged from its wormwheel 21 when it is required to adjust one side of the frame independently of the other.