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Patent GB-189822740-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Combined Centrolinead and T Square for Architects, Artists, Draughtsmen, and Others.
Inventor: HIBBERT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1898-10-29
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 22,740. Hibbert, B. Oct. 29. Centrolineads; squares.-A straight-edge a is carried upon a guide C to which is hinged a pair of arms D, D connected by equal links F, F with a nut E sliding on the guide C. Fixed and adjustable stops on the guide secure the arms at any required angle or in a straight line, in the latter case the instrument being used as a T-square. Guiding- points M, M are fixed to two hinged pieces N, N attached to the board by drawing-pins and shaped so as to take a firm bearing against its edge.
Patent GB-189823077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Handle-bars for Cycles.
Inventor: PATTINSON JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-11-02
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 23,077. Pattinson, J. W., Hewitt, W., and Wilson, G. C. Nov. 2. Handle-bars, adjustable, for bicycles, tricycles, tandems, &c. The handles are mounted on independent handle-bars G, G<1> which pass through openings in the sides of a case D carried on the steering-post F. The solid ends G<2>, G<3> of the bars are pivoted at P, P' and are slotted to engage with pins g, g<1> projecting from a boss J working on a vertical screw K. The screw can be rotated by means of a milled head L so as to simultaneously raise or lower the handle-bars as indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 2. The case D is provided with front and back plates B<1>, B with suitable bearing-surfaces T, T' and S, S' for the ends of the bars, the front plate being detachably fixed by screws engaging in lugs c, c' d The lower end of the screw K is supported by a plate M. &c. In a modification, the inner ends G<2>, G<3> of the bars are formed with worm teeth to engage with the screw, as shown in Fig. 6, only one end G<3> being represented.
Patent GB-189908863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode of and Means for Binding Magazines and Periodicals Together.
Inventor: BAKER FRANCIS ROBERT
Filed: 1899-04-27
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 8863. Baker, F. R. April 27. Filing papers &c.-Magazines or periodicals are temporarily bound together between covers, by securing each one in a clip, such as that shown in section in Fig. 2. The gripping-parts c have rounded edges b<1>, so that the longitudinal movement of the magazine is not interfered with. The clip may be rigidly secured to the back d by an eyelet e, or it may be pivoted on a suitably-secured wire. For thick magazines &c., the clip is made in two parts, shown in perspective in Figs. 10 and 11. The magazine is secured in the clip p, which is then slipped into the outer part n, attached to the back of the temporary binder. The projections s are engaged beneath the slots n<1>, preventing the withdrawal of the part p.
Patent GB-189909443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes.
Filed: 1899-05-04
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 9443. Pearce, T. W., and Mardon, Son, & Hall. May 4. Folding-boxes are formed of one piece of cardboard, or of separate pieces a, b, c, d, e. The flaps of the sides and ends a, b, c, d are secured together by any suitable means, and the lid e is secured to the flap d<2> on the side d. The ends a, b have flanges a<2>, b<2> at the top, between which and the side c the flap e<1> of the lid enters to secure the lid, and flaps a', b<1> at the base, which with the flaps c<1>, d' of the sides c, d form the bottom. The whole is secured by a string which is passed through perforations near the bottom.
Patent GB-189910045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Glazing of Roofs and other Structures.
Inventor: CORDON CHARLES
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 10,045. Cordon, May 12. Glazing roofs &c. -The sheets of glass a are formed with side ribs a<2> to prevent water from drifting past the joints, and the lower overlapping corners are bevelled at a<3> to enable the sheets to fit closely together. The sheets are secured to wood or metal purlins or astragals by flanged sheetmetal strips or roll caps d, fastened by screws c which are made with recessed or mushroom heads to fit over the upturned edges of the holes in the caps. The caps are strengthened at the holes by short perforated insertions or cross tie-pieces d<3>, and the ends are stepped or flanged to form stops for the glass and roofing plates. Fig. 21 shows an intermediate T- shaped clamping-screw c<2> and mushroom nut c<4> for securing the glass sheets to the caps between the purlins.
Patent GB-189910819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vapour Burning Apparatus.
Inventor: KITSON ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 10,819. Kitson, A. Dec. 2, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Vapour burners.-Relates to apparatus for keeping the discharge-opening of the vaporizing-tube free from deposits of carbon and the like. The apparatus is shown applied to the vapour burners described in Specification No. 22,204, A.D. 1898. The discharge-opening 3 of the vaporizing-tube 2 is cleared by a needle 4 mounted on a U-shaped support 5, which is pivoted by parallel arms 6, 7 to a block 8 suspended by a hook 9 on the upper edge of the mixing-tube 10. Normally, the needle 4 occupies the position shown by the dotted lines 4<a>, the parts then being out of the path of the vapour escaping from the opening 3. To clear the opening 3, the needle 4 is raised by pulling a cord or chain on the end 14 of the cross lever 12 of the pivot 11 of the supporting-frame. Finally, the needle is restored to its original position 4<a> by pulling a cord or chain on the end 13 of the lever 12. The construction may be modified in detail.
Patent GB-189913119-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cleansing Composition or Wash for Linen and the like.
Inventor: KRUMM GUSTAV ADOLF FERDINAND
Filed: 1899-06-24
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 13,119. Krumm, G. A. F. June 24. Cleansing-compositions.-A cleansing-composition or wash for linen, which may also be used for removing stains, is prepared by dissolving in water suitable quantities of soda, chloride of lime, and pearlash.
Patent GB-189913274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Accumulators.
Inventor: SCHANSCHIEFF ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1900-07-27
Abstract: 13,274. Shanschieff, A. June 27. Secondary batteries.-The plate is made of two grids 1, 1, Figs. 1 and 2, of lead, the grids being cast with square holes 2 in them, and the transverse ribs 3 being of triangular section. The grids are placed face to face, so that the points of intersection of the ribs 3 on one grid are opposite the centres of the holes 2 of the other grid. The grids are kept apart either by making the outer rib or edge 4 of greater width than the rest of the grid or by small pieces of lead 5, and are burnt or soldered together along their outer edges. The paste for the positive plates consists of a mixture of minium, sulphate of lead, and sulphate of ammonium. The paste for the negative plates consists of a mixture of litharge and carbonized sugar. The Provisional Specification states that the grid is such as is described in Specification No. 18,702, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-189918400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Resawing Machines.
Inventor: MCDONOUGH FRANK
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 18,400. McDonough, F. Sept. 12. Sawing.-Relates chiefly to feed-mechanism for band-sawing machines, which may also be applied to other kinds of sawing-machines. The mechanism is applicable for " centre sawing," " quarter sawing," and " cant sawing." In Fig. 1, it is shown applied to " quarter sawing," the quarter log being fed between two sets of three rollers each, 16, 17, and 18, mounted in brackets 10 and 11 which slide on the bed 6. The bracket against which the flat face of the wood is placed is for the time clamped to the bed, the other bracket being pressed against the wood by a weight beneath the floor attached to one of the ropes 81 or 89. The brackets can be pulled back by a winch, also underneath the floor, which is thrown into gear with a rotating shaft by means of the lever 66. The quarter log is supported on two horizontal rollers 100. For " centre sawing," i.e. taking a single out through the centre of a log, the winch apparatus is disconnected, both brackets 10 and 11 are unclamped from the bed, and thrown into gear with the two leading screws 38, the ends of which are connected to the ends of an equalarmed lever 50. This makes the brackets 10 and 11 self-centering with respect to the saw. The mechanism is also adapted to " cant sawing," i.e. sawing '' cants" or logs with a slab taken off opposite sides. One of the flat sides is fed over the horizontal rollers 100.
Patent GB-190002387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Igniting Devices for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: FAHNENFELD ANTON FREIHERR CODE
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 2387. Fahnenfeld, Anton, Freiherr Codelll von, and Wolfersgr³n, E. S. von. Feb. 6. Gas and like engines, igniting in. Two platinum tubes 1 and 3 have the space between them packed with platinum shavings 4. These are heated at starting by an external flame, the cap 9 being unscrewed and slid aside for the purpose, and the flame guided through two opposite slits in a tube 6. After heating, the platinum is kept hot by combustible mixture admitted by the pipe 8, the length of the heated portion depending upon the strength of the current. The cap 9 may be slit and turned so that the slits in the tube 6 are opened.
Patent GB-190010925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus and Method of Decomposing Alkaline and other Amalgams.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-06-15
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 10,925. Thompson, W. P., [Litzelmann & Tailfer]. June 15. Alkaline hydrates and carbonates.-An alkaline amalgam is led by a pipe G to a rapidly-rotating iron cylinder A having perforated sides, and the decomposing-fluid, (steam, water, carbonic acid, or solution of caustic alkali, &c.) is introduced through the tube F. The mixture is thrown out into the casing C, which may be provided with a steam jacket D having an inlet d and an outlet d'. Any gases given off escape by a tube E. A circular non-conducting plate H causes the mixture to flow through the annular space h to the floor of the chamber, wherein the liquid separates into two layers, the mercury or amalgam rising to the level l and the solution to the level N. To hasten the decomposition of the amalgam, there is immersed in the latter, above the mercury level, an iron plate I supported upon insulating-blocks i, i', and connected up as the negative pole with an electrical circuit, the mercury or amalgam and the cell itself being also included in the circuit, as shown. The mercury escapes by a seal l<1> and the pipe L to the receptacle M, from which it is returned for re-use, while the solution overflows through the tube K to the receptacle M, and is removed for use. In a modification, instead of a single layer of liquid at the bottom of the casing, there are several layers on superposed trays, each having an iron plate cathode, and all discharging to one outlet. Other amalgams, capable of being similarly treated, may be decomposed in the same apparatus.
Patent GB-190015106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tricycles Quadricycles and similar Vehicles
Inventor: PARR JAMES
Filed: 1900-08-24
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 15,106. Parr, J. Aug. 24. Collapsable cycles.-Tricycles, quadricycJes, &c. are provided with means for reducing their width so that they may be passed through an ordinary doorway. The balance-gear box or casing is made in two parts A, A<1>, which are held together by the hook G<1>, pin H, and lug I. The stay E' is jointed at F<1>, so that, on loosening the screw G, the stay may be closed down by the side of the frame. By loosening the screw J the sleeve B<1> may be turned, and the axle K<1> with its sleeve and parts may be withdrawn without disturbing the bearings.
Patent GB-190019273-A (GB)
Title: A New Process for the Dezincing of Zinc Desilverised Lead.
Inventor: BARTON THOMAS
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 19,273. Barton, T., and McGhie, T. B. Oct. 27. Lead which contains zinc, such as that which has been desilverized by zinc, is purified by treating while in a molten condition with a caustic alkali. The zinc is oxidized, and is run off with the melted alkali. The alkali is freed from the zinc oxide by filtering, washing, &c. for re-use.
Patent GB-190111045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes of Dyeing or Preserving Timber.
Inventor: PFISTER JOSEF
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 11,045. Pfister, J. May 29. Wood, dyeing and preserving. - Relates to a method of impregnating logs of wood with dyes or preserving-solutions in a more uniform manner than hitherto. The wood to be treated is placed in a closed receiver h, and one end of the log is covered with a waterproof cap d. When pressure is put upon the liquid contained in the receiver, it enters at one end f and passes nearly, but not quite, to the other end g. The cap is now put on the end f, and pressure is again applied. The solution now enters at the end g, and the dye &c. is uniformly distributed throughout the log.
Patent GB-190112180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Paper Bags
Filed: 1901-06-14
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 12,180. Lake, H. H., [National Manufacturing Co.]. June 14. Paper bags, machines for making. The bags are formed by folding over and gumming the end of a tube of paper. The paper tube is fed by rollers H, H<1> between plates Q and guides S, and the end is forced down between the rollers K, K<1> and folded by a blade M. A blade T, mounted on the same arm as M but guided by links U, U', takes paste from a wheel V<1>, and applies it to the fold. The tube is drawn tightly around its forming-plate on its way to the feed-rolls by two spring-rolls P carried on levers P<1> pivoted to blocks P<2> and with their axes inclined to the direction of motion of the tube. The blank is cut from the tube by a knife R<3>, Fig. 4, which slides in a block R<1> and is operated by a crank-pin G<2>. The knife works against the plate Q. The rolls H, H' and K, K<1> are driven at a uniform speed, and the knife moves clear of the bag blank on its non-cutting stroke.
Patent GB-190114761-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Nest for Hens.
Inventor: MORIN LOUIS PAUL
Filed: 1901-07-19
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 14,761. Morin, L. P. July 19. Nests for poultry. Relates to a nest in which the egg rolls from the hen into a storage chamber, inaccessible to the hen, from which the egg can be removed without disturbing a bird on the nest. The nest consists of a base frame 5 in which is pivoted at 7<a> a nest 9 having a sloping bottom 10 and an outlet 12 at the rear through which the egg falls into a storage chamber 14. The bottom 15 of the storage chamber consists of a piece of canvas or the like secured to the nest at 21 and to the base frame at 17. A handhole is provided at 8 for removing the eggs from the chamber 14. A series of spring fingers, not shown in Fig. 3, may be placed vertically in the outlet 12, to break the fall of the egg and minimize the risk of breakages. A nest-egg may be loosely fastened in the nest by means of a string or chain.
Patent GB-190115398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Nuts
Inventor: HANSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 15,398. Hanson, W. July 30. Locking nuts. - The nuts B, C, which may screw upon a bolt A or into a threaded hole, have helical o r wedge - l i k e bearing-faces b, c inclined in an opposite direction to the threads of the bolt &c. To lock the nuts, the nut C is turned slightly with respect to the nut B after they are in position. The bearing-surfaces may be increased by corrugating them as shown in Fig. 6. The helical faces may be replaced by screw threads c<2>, b<3>, as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190115791-A (GB)
Title: A Sack Holder
Inventor: DYER WALTER
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 15,791. Dyer, W. Aug. 6. Sack - holders.- Relates to a collapsable sack-holder specially adapted for the use of coal merchants. The apparatus consists of a platform A having at one end a dovetail box a in which slides a block b, to which a hollow standard B<1> is hinged. A similar standard is hinged to a small block secured above the platform A. Standards C telescope within the hinged standards, and carry hinged arms D with spring clips d for holding the mouth of the sack. The standards C can be fixed at any height by means of pins passing through holes in the standards C. When not in use, the standards may be folded down upon the platform A, and secured by a hook.
Patent GB-190212553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Fastenings for Envelopes, Bags, and the like.
Inventor: HADAMAR MAURICE MARIE
Filed: 1902-06-02
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 12,553. Hadamar, M. M. June 2. Envelopes, closing. A strip of metal a is secured in a fold of the envelope or bag, and the whole is perforated, leaving projecting tangs e, which are folded back outside the flap.
Patent GB-190215129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Inventor: RACKHAM ROWLAND
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1903-05-14
Abstract: 15,129. Rackham, R. July 7. Bucket pumps for boreholes and other underwater situations. A suction valve is dispensed with, and the delivery valve c is mounted at the top of the barrel on a seating d<1>, which can be withdrawn or let down with the bucket. The seating is formed on a sleeve which is connected to the stuffing-box e. The upper part of the delivery valve may be a plain sleeve or be fitted with an ordinary gland or leather or like cup.
Patent GB-190215141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Carburetting Air.
Inventor: GARDE HENRY
Filed: 1902-07-07
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 15,141. Garde, H. July 7. Carburetting. - An apparatus for use in carburetting air comprises a tank divided by horizontal and vertical partitions into an oil reservoir a, an air chamber b, a compression chamber c, and a carburetting-chamber d. The chambers c, d are of less width than the tank, and there are narrow channels g, h, i between the sides of the tank and chambers c, d. A tunnel m, or it may be two pipes, put the chamber c into communication with the channel i, which is in communication with the chamber b through the channels f, g. The side walls of the channel h are perforated. A cylinder s, closed at one end, carries four helically-arranged tubes 3, the inlet ends of which are on the outside of the cylinder, and the discharge ends on the inside. The cylinder is rotated by means of its shaft u, and its open end is provided with a short hollow shaft or trunnion t surrounding the shaft u. A pump 2, actuated by a crank on the shaft u, pumps spirit or oil from the reservoir a into the carburetting-chamber d, and any surplus liquid is withdrawn from this chamber by an adjustable pipe 13, or by other means. The chamber c is filled with spirit or oil through a pipe 7, and the chamber b is partially filled with water, which rises to the same height in the channels f, g, h, i, and by means of the tunnel m the water rises in the chamber c to a height determined by the pressure within the chamber when the apparatus is working. When the shaft u is rotated, water and air pass through the tubes 3 into the cylinders, and thence through the shaft t into the chamber c. From the chamber c the water is forced by the compressed air through the tunnel m and channels f, g to the chamber b. The compressed air in the chamber c is conducted by a pipe 9 to branch pipes 10 communicating with a circular pipe 11, both the pipes 10 and pipe 11 being finely perforated. The carburetted air is withdrawn through a pipe 17.
Patent GB-190219771-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Outside Seat for Tramcars and the like
Inventor: SMITH ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-09-10
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 19,771. Smith, A. Sept. 10. Seats; covers for exposed seats.-Relates to turnover seats for the tops of tramcars and other exposed situations. The seat consists of a central portion c, and of two pivoted wings c<x> adapted to be turned up to meet each other and thus form a roof over the part c. The wings are turned down into the plane of the part c by means of a push-rod q acting through a lever m upon a slide f fitted in a vertical guide e ; the slide, by means of a pin, engages in the slotted levers k, k<1>, the upper ends of which engage in slots under the wings. Balance weights formed on the levers return the wings to the closed position.
Patent GB-190225513-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Transmitting Signals from the Man on the Look-out to the Officer on Watch.
Inventor: PETZOLD EDUARD MAX
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-11-20
Abstract: 25,513. Petzold, E. M. Nov. 20. Signals, ship.-An apparatus for signalling from a look-out to an officer consists of two casings, such as that shown, situated at the two places, and divided into compartments, each containing an electric lamp. The fronts of the central and radial compartments g, h are glazed and provided with painted or stamped metal lettering. Three coloured bull's eyes f are provided. Switches at the look-out station enable corresponding lamps in the two casings to be connected so that they are illuminated when a main switch is closed. The main switch also closes the circuit of an electric bell at the officer's station. The officer can ring a bell at the look-out station.
Patent GB-190308952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vent Pegs for Beer Barrels and the like.
Inventor: PRESTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 8952. Preston, W. April 21. Vent pegs.-A peg for beer barrels and the like may be threaded for insertion into the barrel, as shown in Fig. 1, or left plain, as shown in Fig. 2. The peg, which is hollow, has an opening e at the bottom and openings d at the top, the opening e being, normally, closed by a valve g, the stem of which is actuated by a spring j. The valve is automatically opened on withdrawing the liquid, or it may be opened by pushing the head l of the valve-spindle.
Patent GB-190313191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Lubricating Mule and other Spindles and Footsteps Employed in Machinery for Spinning and Doubling Textile Materials and Substances.
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN
Filed: 1903-06-12
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 13,191. Thompson, J., Orrell, J. J., and Mee, W. June 12. Spindle apparatus for mules and twiners, and other machinery for spinning and doubling cotton, silk, worsted, wool, jute, flax, and the like. The spindles rotate in footsteps B fitted in wroughtiron or other troughs or pipes A, the whole length of the machine. In these troughs is a supply of oil, which enters the footsteps through the holes a. The trough has a cover C, with holes b for the spindles. The footsteps may be cast to a baseplate G, Fig. 1, or may be supported in slotted bearings H, Fig. 10, or they may be cast to the metallic cover as in Fig. 8, the upper end having a cavity I communicating with the trough through holes c. In this case, the trough A is of light material, such as sheet iron sunk in the rail D. The trough may be circular in section, and have the footsteps driven or screwed in from the top or bottom as in Fig. 22. Oil is supplied, and spent oil drained away by a suction pump, through the hole closed by the cover g and the stem h<1>. The footsteps may be made singly, Fig. 28, and secured in a rail by the projection h. Mule footsteps are constructed as shown in Fig. 13, the footsteps being connected together and fitting or lying in the trough A. They may be reversed so that the footstep B and the hole a are interchanged.