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Patent GB-189718334-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Mouth-piece for Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: KINCH DAVID BLAIR
Filed: 1897-08-06
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 18,334. Kinch, D. B. Aug. 6. Tobacco pipes.-Consists of a mouthpiece which prevents the smoke from passing direct into the mouth. In the end of the stem a of the pipe is placed a small tube c<11> having a screwed shoulder or enlargement c on to which the cap piece b<1> is screwed. The shoulder c is notched to allow the smoke to pass from the cap b<1> into the mouth. The tube c<11> is split to enable it to grip the bore of the stem.
Patent GB-189719918-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Engine or Motor, actuated by Water or other Fluid under Pressure.
Inventor: CROSSGROVE THOMAS ANDERSON
Filed: 1897-08-30
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 19,918. Crossgrove, T. A. Aug. 30. Cylinders; valves, distributing.-A double-acting cylinder a with piston d is provided with separate admission and exhaust ports b<1>, b<2>, and c', c<2> respectively, and with an additional exhaust port c at the centre of the cylinder. The latter is uncovered by the piston at the end of its stroke in each direction, and the ports c<1>, c<2> are controlled by slide valves e', e<2> which keep them closed during the working stroke. The position of the exhaust ports is such that water flows out by gravity. The admission ports are controlled by a single valve. The engine may also be single-acting.
Patent GB-189721380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Potato Digging and like Machines.
Inventor: HAMPEL ERNST
Filed: 1897-09-17
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 21,380. Hampel, E. Sept. 17. Potato diggers.-The main framing c<1> is supported on two main wheels a fast on their axle, to which are secured two bevel-wheels e<1> either of which may be employed to rotate the inclined shaft l carrying the rotary forks m by means of the bevel gears g, i, mounted on an intermediate shaft, and the bevel gear k on the shaft l. The forks m consist of a series of arms, each carrying two prongs t', which serve to throw out the potatoes raised by one or other of the shares r, r<1>. These shares are mounted on opposite ends of a share carrier q, pivoted on a standard p, and secured in either of its positions by levers s, s. Additional short tines may be secured to extensions of the arms carrying the prongs t<1> for removing the haulms and weeds out of the way of the prongs t<1>. The depth of penetration of the tools may be regulated by means of an adjustable rear wheel o.
Patent GB-189800526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Producing Real Silky Gloss on Cotton Goods and the like.
Inventor: MOMMER FERDINAND
Filed: 1898-01-08
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 526. Mommer, F. Jan. 8. Processes, compound.- Cotton goods and the like are treated in order to produce a silky gloss on the surface. The fabric, first treated with caustic soda, is wound on a roller 1 from which it is passed over suitable rollers and t h r o u g h a stretching- device x by which it is stretched longitudinally. It is further operated upon by the ordinary stentering-clips g, by which it is stretched transversely. While stretched it is treated with hot water from pipes 41 placed above it. From the stretching-device it is passed through the condensing-device T, consisting of an upper cotton-covered roller 10 and a lower metal roller 11. From thence it is passed through a series of washing-troughs, as shown, containing boiling water, which are in communication with one another by means of inclined pipes 37, 38. The trough 13 contains sulphuric acid. At the top of the trough partitions the fabric passes under weighted rollers 21, 22, 23, 24. From the last washing-trough the fabric is passed through a second calendering-device S, and is finally wound on a roller 32.
Patent GB-189805819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Steam Boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: STAUSS CARL WILHELM
Filed: 1898-03-09
Granted: 1899-03-09
Abstract: 5819. Stauss, C. W. March 9. Steam-generator &c.furnaces; mechanical stoking. -The firebrick arch G separates the combustion chamber from the gasefication chamber V, into which the fuel is fed from the hopper K. The slanting grate R is suspended from rollers and can be variously inclined by means of the gearing B. The vertical grate S is adjusted so that sufficient air may enter to produce coking of the fuel in the chamber V. The gases so produced pass through the layer of burning fuel on the grate and are completely consumed. The coked fuel passes down on to the grate. Steam tubes, not shown in the Figure, are arranged under the grate for cooling the slag.
Patent GB-189807261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Name Plates and other similar Tablets for Advertising, such as Facias, Swing and Fixed Signs, Stall Plates, Church Tablets, Advertisement Tablets, and for General Decorative Purposes.
Inventor: WATERS WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 7261. Waters, W. T., Waters, S. A., and Waters, A. A. March 25. Ornamenting.-Tablets for decorative purposes are formed by attaching a front of cardboard or other suitable material to a backing of wood or metal, then painting the front, and producing a design thereon in gold size, oil, or varnish, dusting with sawdust, and finally painting or gilding. To the tablet thus formed, letters are affixed, and the whole may be framed and glazed.
Patent GB-189808649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Screens.
Inventor: KRAEMER WILLIAM ALBERT
Filed: 1898-04-13
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 8649. Kraemer, W. A., and Casselberry, W. H. April 13. Screens for windows. The screens 9 are mounted on spring rollers 8 in casings 4 at the top and bottom of the window. When either sash is to be opened, the corresponding screen may be connected with it so that it is drawn down or up with the sash. The connection of the upper sash with its screen is effected by turning the operating-rod 14, while the connection of the lower sash with the corresponding screen is controlled by the sash lift 20.
Patent GB-189810829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Coupling Wheels on Shafts for Roving and other like Frames.
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 10,829. Hothersall, E., and Howard & Bullough. May 12. Roving and like frames. - Relates to means for securing coupling- wheels. A key B with semicircular projections at its ends is let into corresponding seats A in the shaft ends.
Patent GB-189815512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Construction of Blow Pipes.
Inventor: JACKSON WILLIAM MORTON
Filed: 1898-07-15
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 15,512. Jackson, W. M. July 15. Brazing.-Relates to blowpipes for brazing, welding, and heating formed with many heating - jets. A form of blowpipe producing a circular flame is shown in Fig. 1. The series of tubes a are soldered or permanently connected together, and may be retained in place by the cover-plates or discs b, c. The copper tubes a are surrounded by a water jacket e, or are protected by an asbestos covering. The pipe is fed with a mixture of compressed gases by an injector h in the manner set forth in Specification No. 10,554, A.D. 1893.
Patent GB-189819081-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dress Material.
Inventor: EMPSALL JOHN KITSON
Filed: 1898-09-07
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 19,081. Empsall, J. K., Firth, E. R., and Ashley, G. F. Sept. 7. Compound fabrics; double fabrics.- A dress material is produced, with multi-coloured watered effects, by superposing gauze or the like on a ground fabric having parallel lines of black, white, or different colours (three or more in combination).
Patent GB-189900188-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Inhalers, also applicable as Nasal Douches.
Inventor: MUNYON JAMES MONROE
Filed: 1899-01-04
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 188. Munyon, J. M. Jan. 4. Medicines, administering; inhalers.-Relates to an inhaling device capable of being converted into a nasal vapour douche. It consists of a bottle A for containing a volatile medicament within which is suspended a vessel D for containing a second medicament. The bottle is fitted with a stopper through which pass a mouth tube C and an air inlet tube E, the latter of which passes down through the stopper of the vessel D, which is also furnished with a bent tube G. When using the apparatus as an inhaler, air is drawn through it as shown by the arrows ; when using it as a nasal vapour douche, a flexible tube provided with a nose piece is attached at H, and air is blown through it by the patient.
Patent GB-189901340-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Toy.
Inventor: LONG HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1899-01-19
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 1340. Long, H. J. Jan. 19. Toy boats.-The figure in the boat, which is on wheels, is given the motion of rowing through a crank h on a wheel axle, and a linkffrom which a rod passes upwards into the pivoted rower. The oars are suitably carried on the sides of the boat and oscillate as the boat is drawn along on the wheels.
Patent GB-189903286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shore Groynes.
Inventor: BEARD EDWIN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-02-14
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 3286. Beard, E. T. Feb. 14. Groins, beach.-An upper part 1-2, above the high-water level 4, is connected by a steeplyinclined portion 1-1 to a lower part 1-3, below the high-water mark. This projecting inclined part may be added to an ordinary existing straight groin as shown in Fig. 3. The groins may be constructed of timber piles and planking, or of concrete.
Patent GB-189906463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lever Weighing Machines.
Inventor: POOLEY HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 6463. Pooley, H. March 25. Compound-lever apparatus ; weigh-bridges for railway vehicles. - Improvements in compoundlever machines, especially such as are used for weighing railway wagons and other heavy vehicles, are shown in the Figures. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section of a weigh-bridge, parts of which are shown in detail in Figs. 3 and 5. The platform a has brackets e at both ends which rest on lateral lugs on links d. The upper ends of the links are suspended from the levers b, pivoted at their outer ends b<1>. The inner ends of the levers rest on balanced bridge-pieces h, which are connected through links i to arms f<1> on a pivoted bar f, which is suitably connected to some scale mechanism. The bridge-pieces are kept vertical by means of balance-weights h<1>, and may be made to receive the ends of one or of two adjacent levers. A detachable connecting-bar is fitted into the lower part of each link to make it rigid.
Patent GB-189906575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Parcel Tying Machines.
Inventor: COLLINS JOHN CLAY
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 6575. Collins, J. C. March 27. Parcelling.-A machine is employed which automatically binds a string twice round the parcel and secures its ends by pinching them between U-shaped metal clips. The article is placed in the position shown in dotted lines on the table 1, 7, Fig. 1, and the loose end of a ball of thread 12 carried on an arm 10 is secured in a clip 65 on a wheel 63. The arm is rotated by a toothed sector 30 actuated by a foot-lever and driving a pinion 8 which gears with the arm through ratchet gear 20, 21. The arm makes two revolutions. The arrangement of the cord is shown in Fig. 15. Its end is secured in the right-hand clip 65, and its starting part is guided on the second revolution by a lever 77 with the left-hand clip. A metal clip in the jaws 86 is then moved forward, and the jaws are closed to squeeze the clip and then recede. The standing part of the string is next severed by a knife on the lever 77, and the parcel can be removed. The wheel carrying the clips 65 is then moved through 60‹ to the right, Fig. 15, and the machine is ready for another parcel. The jaws 86 are corrugated so as to crimp the clip. The whole of the operations are effected by one foot lever 37, which is supported by a spring. If it is desired to bind the parcel in both directions and use only one clip, the parcel is turned through a right-angle after the string has been passed round it once. The clips are contained between tapes wound in a spiral and mounted on a balanced lever. The tapes are unwound by a weight.
Patent GB-189910387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: SCHROEDER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 10,387. Schroeder, F. W., and Moran, P. W. May 17. Stoppers.-A metal band or disc b, fixed to the top of the cork c, is formed with a projecting loop b<1>, which is passed through the hole a' in the screw cap a and secured by the ring d. This arrangement enables the cap to be screwed on the bottle neck without rotating the cork.
Patent GB-189920554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Decorative Chests or Boxes and the like.
Inventor: RAHN OTTO
Filed: 1899-10-13
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 20,554. Rahn, O. Oct. 13. Branding by heat.-Ornamental boxes for household use are, when covered with leather, given the appearance of being made of wood, by means of a die, Fig. 3, having ribs d, which are designed to correspond with the lines of the wood, being heated by gas which enters the perforated pipe a.
Patent GB-189921084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetically Operated Locks, suitable for Safety Lamps or other purposes.
Inventor: MANDT HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-10-21
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 21,084. Mandt, H. Oct. 21. Fastenings, magnetic. Relates to a magneticallyoperated lock for miners'safety lamps and for other purposes, and refers to Specification No. 12,870, A.D. 1893, [Abridgment Class Lamps &c.]. The upper part e of the lamp is screwed to the oil receiver a, and is provided with a hasp f, which is secured to a lock housing b on the receiver a by means of a bolt'g, Fig. 4. This bolt is passed through slots in the hasp and housing and is locked by spring pins i entering it from opposite sides, as shown in Fig. 5. The pins can only be withdrawn by the use of two magnetsp, or by a key formed of two magnets suitably mounted on a cross-bar provided with a handle. The housing b may be extended so as to enclose the pins i completely, even when withdrawn from the bolt g, and a thin plate may close the holes for the pins in order to prevent surreptitious unlocking.
Patent GB-189921149-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of a Highly Nitrogenous Food.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-10-23
Granted: 1900-10-23
Abstract: 21,149. Thompson, W. P., [Lehrke, W.]. Oct. 23. Bread.-Cheese curds, which may be previously washed, are treated with ammonium carbonate or other ammonium salt, the curds being preferably kneaded and heated during the treatment. The product, which is soluble in water and contains no hydrocarbons, may be used as a substitute for dough, or may be mixed with flour, meal, sauces, extracts, soup flavourings, &c. By mixing it with bran and baking, bread free from carbohydrates is stated to be produced. Spices or other flavourings may be added. The product, after treating the curds with the ammonium salt, may be spread in layers, dried, and ground. A little of the powder thus produced, when spread over the layers to be dried, prevents a hard crust from forming.
Patent GB-189922613-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for photographically Recording Oscillating Rays of Light.
Inventor: POLLAK ANTON
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 22,613. Pollak, A., Virßg, J., Egger, G., and Silberstein, F. Nov. 13. Cameras; roller slides.-Relates to a camera for registering small oscillations. which may be used in connection with a telegraphic receiver or otherwise. In the plan of the apparatus, Fig. 2, the light from an electric glow lamp 1 passes through a slit 2, and is reflected from the mirror 3, the oscillations of which are to be recorded. Part of the horizontal band of light 4 passes through a cylindrical lens 9, by which it is focussed to a point on a sensitized ribbon 5. The ribbon 5 is continuously moved in a vertical direction by feedrollers 11, 12 driven by clockwork. A number of lenses 9 are mounted at equal intervals on an endless band 3, which is also moved continuously in a horizontal direction by the clockwork. The result is that, after development and fixing, the oscillations are represented by a series of wavy lines running across the sensitized ribbon. The mirror 3 is shown connected to a telephone diaphragm, the oscillations of which are communicated to it.
Patent GB-190002291-A (GB)
Title: Improved Clip or Holder for Light Articles.
Inventor: FRIESE HERMANN
Filed: 1900-02-05
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 2291. Friese, H. Feb. 5. Filing papers.-Clips for holding or suspending papers &c. consist of two arms a, pivoted at b, and having gripping jaws at one end, the other end being connected by a cord C, or spring &c. for suspending the clip from a rod &c. e, as shown.
Patent GB-190007121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mountings for Carriages, Cars, and other Movable Load Sustaining Apparatus.
Inventor: SWINDELL JAMES DAVIS
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 7121. Swindell, J. D. April 17. Hand-trucks.-Relates to platform and roller apparatus. Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 3 a cross-section, showing the application to a railway vehicle. Balls 2, mounted loosely or rigidly on shafts 3, roll on the track formed by the three rails A, and support the platform B. Frames 4, located between the inside and outside lines of balls and connected by links 6<a>, are reversed as shown to receive the shafts 3.
Patent GB-190007134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Loading and Trimming Coal, Grain and similar Bulk Cargo in Ships' Holds.
Inventor: GIBSON JAMES
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 7134. Gibson, J. April 17. Loading; shoot8. -Relates to apparatus described in Specification No. 22,745, A.D. 1899, for loading and trimming coal, grain, &c. in ships' holds. From a hopper supported over the hatch depends a trunk fitted with doors E for distributing-shoots H. A trap R closes the hopper while being filled, after which the trap is let down until caught by the projecting ends of the shoots, when the material above it is projected into the shoots by the sloping surfaces of the trap. The trap is supported by chains V wound on a drum, which may be formed with helical grooves to ensure the equal winding of both chains. The trap is raised after the discharge of the material by a weight connected to a line wound on a pulley keyed on the drum shaft. The descent of the trap, when loaded, is regulated by a fluid brake consisting of a Roots' pump or the like geared by a friction clutch to the drum shaft, and also by an ordinary friction brake. The trunk consists of a closed bottom section forming a dust collector and a suitable number of intermediate sections.
Patent GB-190010008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway-carriage Door Locks and Striking-plates therefor.
Inventor: DEFRIES HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 10,008. Defries, H. May 31. Locks and fastenings, railway-carriage door.-A lock or fastening is provided with a sliding bolt B and a pivoted latch A, which interlock, when the door is open, preferably by the engagement of a nose on the bolt with a recess in the latch. By this arrangement, the handle cannot be turned until the bolt B is pushed back. The bolt and latch are controlled by springs D and C respectively, and a supplementary spring i may be provided for actuating the bolt should the spring D fail. A striking-plate E, Fig. 3, is provided with bevelled surfaces e, f for the engagement of the latch and bolt, and the latch A, after striking the surface e, descends a spiral surface g so as to draw the bolt towards the fixed pillar. The striking- plate is cut away opposite the latch, so that, after locking, it is free to open out to its full extent. The part of the striking-plate opposite the bolt is cut away, and terminates in a slightly-inclined plane h, against which the bolt abuts without being opened out to the full extent. Any wear in the parts is taken up by the action of the spring D, which pushes out the bolt.
Patent GB-190011819-A (GB)
Title: An Instrument for Measuring Rotary Field Currents.
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 11,819. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft]. June 29. Energy meters for three - phrase alternating currents. Work is measured by the difference between the indications of two induction meters, one of which has two opposite magnetic fields g, h proportional to the currents in two mains a, c, co-operating with two fields proportional to, but in quadrature with, the pressure between the mains b, c, while the other meter similarly has fields proportional to the currents in the mains b, c and the pressure between the mains a, c. The quadrature relation in each meter is obtained by an inductance s, in series with a quadrilateral arrangement of the two pressure field coils and two non-inductive resistances m, bridged by a third non-inductive resistance o, as described in Specification No. 13,981, A.D. 1899. If the resistances m of the two meters are adjusted so that their constants are equal, they may have a common spindle, and be direct reading ; adjustment to quadrature is obtained by varying the bridging-resistances o.
Patent GB-190016443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sighting Attachments for Ordnance.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1900-09-15
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 16,443. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. Sept. 15. Telescopes.-To enable a sighting - telescope for ordnance to be supported along its whole length upon the attachment head, a Porro prism telescope A is employed, vertical and horizontal sections of which are shown in Figs. 4 and 5, a being the objective, b, c the prisms, and d the eye-piece. The telescope is mounted on the attachment bar E in the manner described in Specification No. 14,771, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class. Ordnance &c.].
Patent GB-190101179-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Miners Pick
Inventor: DAVIES JAMES OWEN
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 1179. Davies, J. O., and Davies, W. Jan. 18. Picks, miners'. Relates to fixing the blade in the eye B of the handle socket A. Two forms are employed. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the blade F is fixed by a block C which slides in a slot D and engages with a notch in the blade. The block C is kept in place by a wedge G, which has a stop pin E and a notch H to allow the block to drop for removing the blade. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the blade C has two slots G for projections formed in the eye B. These parts are pressed into engagement by a wedge F kept in place by set-screws H<1> entering grooves H.
Patent GB-190107461-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pulley Block.
Inventor: CHAMBERS JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-11
Granted: 1902-04-11
Abstract: 7461. Chambers, J. April 11. Pulley - blocks.- The frame is fitted with studs C, in the same plane as the axle B, which engage with bearers D fixed to the block E.
Patent GB-190109769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current-collectors or Contact-shoes for Electric Railways.
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 9769. Lake, H. H., [McElroy-Grunow Electric Railway system]. May 10. Electric railways and tramways on sectional conductor, third rail, or like systems. Collectors.-The shoes s are carried by pin-andslot connections n from the bars b, which are mounted on insulating-sleeves i on cross-bars in the trolley frame. The underside of the shoes are provided with notches o having inclined ends, so that obstructions are ejected laterally. Additional spring-mounted shoes s<1> are carried by the bars d supported by springs g from the sleeves i, and are depressed so as to touch the contact rails &c. when the latter cross the running rails, or at other times when a longer collector is required to avoid breaking the circuit. The depression is effected from treadles t acting through bell cranks l and links h. The shoes s are also connected to the bell cranks l by the links j, so that all the shoes may be raised by pulling up the treadle t, and tho latter may be held raised by a catch z.