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Patent GB-189718221-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for use in Twisting and Glossing Hanks of Silk.
Inventor: WARDLE THOMAS
Filed: 1897-08-05
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 18,221. Wardle, Sir T. Aug. 5. Yarns and threads, finishing and dressing.-Relates to a machine for twisting and glossing hanks of silk. The hanks are stretched, either on sticks or directly, between pairs of hooks r, j, or y carried by vertical spindles h, of which the lower ones can be driven through bevel gearing and clutch mechanism, and the upper ones can be reciprocated by cranks and levers S<2>. The downward movement of the upper spindles h is resisted by resilient rings S of india-rubber. When the hanks have been stretched between the hooks, they are twisted by rotating the spindles of the lower hooks j, the upper hooks remaining stationary. The lower hooks are then stopped by disconnecting the clutch driving-gear, and the spindles of the upper hooks are reciprocated so as to subject the different parts of the hanks to friction against one another. After the operation has proceeded for a sufficient interval, the hanks may be removed, shaken, and replaced to be again subjected to the twisting and glossing operation.
Patent GB-189720515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lightning Arresters.
Inventor: BRADLEY CHARLES SCHENCK
Filed: 1897-09-07
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 20,515. Bradley, C. S. Sept. 7. Drawings to Specification. Resistances, inductive, employed in connection with lightning-arresters, consist of double wound coils on laminated cores, or of lengths of concentric conductors, with or without laminated iron sheathing. The ordinary currents in the circuits flow in opposite directions through the two conductors and meet with little resistance, whether direct or alternating.
Patent GB-189729298-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Holder for Tapers.
Inventor: HIGGINS THOMAS
Filed: 1897-12-10
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 29,298. Higgins, T. Dec. 10. Taper holders.-A taper holder is formed from a piece of wire coiled or bent to form a conical base portion A, a straight stem B to receive the taper, and a handle C at the bottom of the base. Fig. 2 shows a modification in which the stem D<1> to receive the taper is elongated and is provided at its middle with an enlarged part b.
Patent GB-189730036-A (GB)
Title: Improved Chemical Product for Antiseptic Purposes, and Burner or Device for Utilising the same.
Inventor: GUASCO ANDRE
Filed: 1897-12-18
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 30,036. Guasco, A. Dec. 18. Drawings to Specification. Platining.-In order to platinize asbestos for use in a disinfecting-lamp, it is first treated with dilute hydrochloric acid and baked; it is then immersed in a solution containing chloride of platinum, sulphate of magnesia, pipeclay, white sugar, and cyanide of palladium, until saturated ; and finally it is dried and baked.
Patent GB-189801899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Metallic Tyres or Fellies for the Wheels of Velocipedes, Road Carriages, and the like.
Inventor: PIEPER HENRY
Filed: 1898-01-24
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 1899. Pieper, H. Jar. 24. Felloes or rims; tyres, non-elastic.-Two forms of metallic tyres or felloes or rims, constructed without brazed or welded joints, are shown in Figs. 5 and 14. The metal strip A, having two ribs B, is bent to the form of a circle with free ends, and a second circular metal strip D is placed between the two ribs, which are then bent back over it. The free ends of the strip D are arranged to lie at a different point of the circumference to that occupied by the free ends of the strip A. The edges H, J of the strip A are bent over to encircle beads or treads K, or liners L, which may be secured in the ribs B. In a modification, the ribs are dispensed with, and the two strips A, D are of the same width. The strips may be prevented from slipping by means of the spoke-nipples, rivets, or corrugations on the strips.
Patent GB-189805659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pencil Sharpening Machines.
Inventor: MARSH JETHRO
Filed: 1898-03-08
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 5659. Marsh, J. March 8. Pencil sharpeners.-Relates to a machine for sharpening pencils and the like. Fig. 2 shows a plan partly in section. The pencil is held in a chuck K provided with radially-moving jaws and a tightening-nut M, and rotated from the shaft G by means of toothed wheels J, L. A spiral spring is so attached that the pencil is kept in contact with a rotating disc A of abrading-material mounted on the plate B driven from the shaft G as shown. A modified machine is described in which the pencil is moved towards the abrading- disc in a direction at right-angles to its face. The abrading-disc may be divided into two concentric portions of different degrees of roughness, or it may be provided with a knife or knives.
Patent GB-189806012-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ether Inhaler.
Inventor: MAYER ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-11
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 6012. Mayer, E. W. March 11. Inhalers.-A Clover's ether, or gas and ether, inhaler has its body A made of white metal, which is polished inside and outside. It is provided with windows B, of glass, mica, or the like, attached by screws or hinges, for cleaning or inspection.
Patent GB-189811725-A (GB)
Title: New Seal or Locking Device.
Inventor: RUEBER KARL EDLER VON
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 11,725. Rueber, Karl, Edler von. May 24. Fastenings, seal, for boxes, caskets, drawers, or other articles. A dished plate a, witharimb, has apertures to receive the cord e as shown, the knot being placed in the hollow and covered by a second plate c, the rim being then bent over by pliers &c., to prevent the cord from being drawn out without damaging the seal. In the form shown in Fig. 2<a>, the knot is merely enclosed between the two plates, which are connected by a strip h, the rim being recessed to receive the loop k. In another form, an eyelet is formed in the plate a, and its edges are bent over the second plate. Fig. 5<a> shows this form applied to two plates s, t connected by a strip to replace the cord. Slight modifications are described.
Patent GB-189815812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telegraph Printing Apparatus.
Inventor: HACHMANN FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 15,812. Hachmann, F. July 19. Telegraphs.-Printing - telegraph apparatus is constructed to be operated by a single key. A spring-driven type-wheel C has impression type on its periphery, and indicating-type and stop-pins e on one face. The speed of the wheel is controlled by an escapement-wheel R and anchor S. The magnet H<1> in line with the transmitting-key W has an armature H, terminating in a hook f for holding the wheel normally at rest but releasing it as soon as the key is closed. The printing-hammer J and feed-roll O are operated by levers and links connected to the armature H, and operate on each break in the circuit by opening the key W. M is the paper spool, and Q a guide-roller.
Patent GB-189816378-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Reversible Stage for Theatres, Circuses, and the like.
Inventor: WULFF EDUARD
Filed: 1898-07-27
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 16,378. Wulff, E. July 27. Theatres; circuses.-The stage C is mounted on a horizontal axis A, so that it can be reversed for the purpose of bringing fresh scenery or apparatus into use. The scenery or apparatus can be fixed underneath the stage while the performance is going on on the upper surface of the stage. Sliding bolts E operated by levers 0 support the periphery, and pivoted columns F help to sustain the middle of the platform. For water performances in circuses a canal is provided at the circumference of the arena to carry off the water when the arena is tilted.
Patent GB-189817782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings or Suspenders for Cyclists' and the like Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: COOMBE SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-08-18
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 17,782. Coombe, S., and May, J. Aug. 18. Trousers; knickerbockers. - Trousers are provided with means for fastening the lower ends of the legs around the ankles, and also for temporarily converting the trousers into knickerbockers. On the inner side of the trousers is attached a hook a, and in a pocket in the hem is attached at c<1> a band c provided with an eye b. Further round on the same part of the trousers is another eye e. To tighten the trousers around the ankle, the fastenings a, e are engaged together, and to convert the trousers into knickerbockers the legs are turned up to the knee and the fastenings a, b are engaged together, and in the latter case the lower ends of the legs may be covered by bands such as are described in Specification No. 29,989, A.D. 1897. The fastenings a, b may be attached one at each end of a single band lying in a pocket in the hem.
Patent GB-189819240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Indicating Numbers in Places of Amusement and the like.
Inventor: ARBER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 19,240. Arber, W. H. Sept. 9. S i g n a l s, indicator or visible, and bell.-Relates to indicators for exhibiting programme numbers in places of amusement &c. The numbers a are arranged as shown, on a board or clock face, and behind each number an electric lamp is mounted. The lamps are separated from each other by partitions, and are connected to a central switch, by means of which any desired lamp may be switched in and the corresponding number illuminated. The Provisional Specification also states that the operation of the switch may actuate an electric bell or gong at the indicator, to announce audibly the changes of the numbers.
Patent GB-189820445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus and Vessels for the Manufacture and use of Acetic Acid.
Inventor: DREYFUS CHARLES
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 20,445. Dreyfus, C., and Green, A. G. Sept. 27. Acetic acid; acetylene compounds.-Consists in constructing of aluminium the stills, rectifying- columns, condensing-worms, and other vessels and apparatus employed in the manufacture of acetic acid, and in the use of acetic acid, for example, in the preparation of organic acetyl derivatives. Aluminium is found to be unattackable by acetic acid, whether weak or strong.
Patent GB-189904464-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Hand Steering Gear for Ships.
Inventor: MUIR JAMES
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 4464. Muir, J. March 1. Steering-gear.-Relates to means for shipping the hand steering-gear. In Figs. 1 and 2, f<1> is the tiller and f the chain-quadrant of the steam steering-gear. The hand steering-gear consists of right and left banded screws, rotated by a hand-wheel b, and carrying nuts d, d<1>, which can be coupled to the crosshead a on the rudderhead by forked rods g, g<1>, one of which is shown detached in Fig. 3. When the hand-gear is not in use, the nuts are at the ends of their screws, so that the pins m, carried by brackets l, l on the crosshead, move to and fro in the forksj. To ship the hand-gear, the nuts are worked towards one another until the gaps in the forks fall over the pins m. The rods g, g<1> may be locked in gear with the pins m by pins o, o, but usually their weight is sufficient to keep them engaged.
Patent GB-189905117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Wheel Rims and the like.
Inventor: ALLAGNIER ALPHONSE
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 5117. Lake, H. H., [Allagnier, A.]. March 8. Rolling.-Relates to the manufacture of joint - less metal hoops such as the rims of wheels and pulleys. A heated bar a is passed between rollers e, f, which are provided with circumferential projections h and transverse projections g. The bar .is then cut across the slots c made by the transverse projections, and each strip is opened out along its longitudinal slot b. The approximately-circular hoop is now rolled between the rollers y, of which the upper is adjustable vertically by means of the rack j and the lower is fixed. The rack is operated from the pivoted lever l, which can be given either a quick angular motion by means of the pinion n and wheel o when the endless screw q is out of operation, or a slow motion by means of the pinion p and pivoted endless screw q. The hoop is given any desired curvature by the rollers s attached to carriages t, which can be moved by the double screw u and wheel v.
Patent GB-189909496-A (GB)
Title: Appliance to Facilitate the Lowering of Heavy Weights, and especially for Lowering Coffins.
Inventor: ANDREWS MARIA ANN
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 9496. Andrews, M. A. May 5. Coffins, lowering; slings.-Relates to means for lowering coffins and other heavy articles, such means being readily detachable after the lowering has been effected. To the bottom of the coffin or other article are attached metal brackets a having looped vertical parts a' to engage hooks b<1> secured to lifting bands or slings b, b. The points of the hooks are V-shaped, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, to facilitate their detachment when the bands are slackened after lowering.
Patent GB-189910202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Steam Engines.
Inventor: WOERD ANDRIES VAN DER
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 10,202. Woerd, A. van der. May 15. Valve gear.-Relates to centrifugal governors adapted for directly controlling the action of cam valve gear. Fig. 2 shows the gear as seen from one end of the engine cylinder, and Fig. 1 shows the construction of the governor. The balls c are carried by arms b connected by a link f and pivoted on an S-shaped bracket rotated by the cam shaft l, The arms b are shaped so that their ends bear against discs i connected to sliding and revolving sleeves a, on which the cams hare formed. The cams operate the admission valves through levers e and rods z, and are so shaped that the period of admission is varied in accordance with the adjustments effected by the governor. The position of the roller d may be regulated by a screw x, and the speed of control of the engine may be changed by means of a spring j. The exhaust valve is worked by an eccentric on the shaft l.
Patent GB-189910656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Clamps.
Inventor: GOEBEL WILHELM
Filed: 1899-05-20
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,656. Goebel, W., and Gockel, G. May 20. Clamps.-The arm d slides on the stem b, and is fixed thereto by a wedge f which forces the arm into contact with the teeth c on the stem. The final grip is given to the article by the screw i, the nut h for which is split and provided with a screw m to compensate for wear.
Patent GB-189924212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Superheating Apparatus for Steam and other Fluids.
Inventor: SZAMATOLSKI HUGO
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 24,212. Szamatolski, H. Dec. 5. Superheaters, steam; feedwater, heating.-Fig. 1 shows a steam superheater which may be used as a feedwater-heater. Steam entering the chamber A at A<3> flows through the heated tubes d, d<1>, d<2>, d<3>, d<4> to a second chamber, and thence through sets of decreasing numbers of tubes c, c<1>, c<2>, c<3>, b, b<1>, and a, and escapes at A' at high velocity. In a modification, the steam is caused to flow through sets of tubes, irrespective of the numbers in each set, which gradually decrease, however, in their total cross-sectional areas. Fig. 7 shows one of the guides, which are fitted at intervals in the pipes, and comprise annular tubular pieces h<1> connected to the pipe h by channels h<2> so that steam near the periphery of a heating-pipe is deflected to its centre and vice versÔ, as indicated by the arrows.
Patent GB-190004561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings and Lubricants applicable to Electric Trolleys and other Electrically Conducting Bearings.
Inventor: COTHIAS ALPHA FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 4561. Cothias, A. F. March 9. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-In the bearings of electric trolleys, or in other bearings which have to convey an electric current, lodgments, sockets, or cells are formed in the fixed or moving part or in an intermediate sleeve or bush, and are filled with a lubricant containing lead ore and iron pyrites. A mixture consisting of graphite, oxide of lead, metallic lead, wax or stearine, with or without pyrites, is mentioned.
Patent GB-190009255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rollers used in Apparatus for Felting or "Planking" Hat Bodies and for other similar Purposes.
Inventor: OLDHAM ORLANDO
Filed: 1900-05-19
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 9255. Oldham, O. May 19. Felt hats.-Relates to the rollers which are used in felting or planking hat bodies, and consists in casting the body c of the roller and the elliptical rings c thereon in one piece of bronze or the like. The roller a is formed hollow, with the ends shaped for holding the axle b, which is preferably made of steel.
Patent GB-190010481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Coiling Machines.
Inventor: KIRK SETH
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 10,481. Kirk, S. June 8. Springs, making.-A spring-coiling machine has a pair of feed-rollers D, E for feeding the wire C from a reel B through a guide-tube G to a helicallyarranged set of rollers 6. Each roller is mounted on a radially-movable plunger L, having a bowl engaging a cam slot in a plate J so that the rollers are simultaneously radially movable. The cam plate is mounted in a casing H with a cover-plate M. If cylindrical coils are required, the cam plate is set and locked by a screw 2, but, if a concave coil, Fig. 5, or a convex coil is required, the cam plate is slowly rocked by an eccentric N on a slowdriven shaft 0. The delivery end of the tube G is connected to an arm 10 on the first plunger, so as to move with it and correctly deliver the wire to the first roller. Flat-sided springs, such as those for wheel tyres, are made on a mandrel R, Fig. 8, and the plungers are spring-mounted. For heavy work, an additional cam ring is provided to operate on the outer ends of the plungers.
Patent GB-190011920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BELCHER CASSIUS ELIJAH
Filed: 1900-07-02
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 11,920. Belcher, C. E. Dec. 21, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Vehicles convertible into motor road vehicles; undercarriages.-Relates to means for converting an ordinary horse-drawn carriage or other vehicle into a motor car. Fig. 2 shows a plan view of the undercarriage of the converted vehicle. A toothed ring 14 is bolted to the spokes of the rear road wheels 11, so as to be adapted to receive power from a suit able engine or motor through the medium of pinions 9. A braced bridge or reach frame 2 is also secured to the rear axle-tree at 4 and to the front axle-tree or fifth wheel at 3. On this is mounted the motor 10.
Patent GB-190012316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Removing Solids and Liquids from Vessels Containing Them
Inventor: SCOTT ERNEST GEORGE
Filed: 1900-07-07
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 12,316. Scott, E. G. July 7. [Grant of Patent revoked.] Moving chambers communicating alternately with feed and delivery.-Relates to means for removing solids or liquids from vessels containing them, and in particular from those in which there is a vacuum, so as to effect the removal without impairing the vacuum. Under a plate c, which forms the lower part of the vessel a from which the discharge is to be effected, is mounted a disc or drum b adapted to rotate on an axis e. In the drum b are two pockets h, h<1>, which can be alternately placed in position to receive material from the discharge orifice i of the vessel and to drop it out through an orifice j in a plate d, which is pressed up against the bottom of the drum b by springs l. Before the pockets h, h' are placed in communication with the vessel a they are connected by a pipe, not shown, to the upper end of the vessel a, so as to cause the air to be exhausted from them.
Patent GB-190016364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Recording and Checking Workmen's Time and for other similar Purposes
Inventor: STOCKALL JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1900-09-14
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 16,364. Stockall, J. J. Sept. 14. Date and time printing stamps.-Fig. 1 shows a front view of the whole mechanism, and Fig. 2 is a plan without the clock at the top. The wheel z for printing the minutes turns with an arbor, which is driven at the rate of one revolution an hour through gear 2, 3 from a clock. A cam 14 fast on the same arbor as the minute type-wheel operates once an hour a lever 9 which bears a pawl 11 to drive a loose ratchet-wheel 6 of twenty-four teeth, and an attached type-wheel 5 for printing the hours A.M. and P.M. A sector q, bearing type for printing the days of the week, is operated directly from the clock by means of a connecting- rod and a snail v of seven steps. The snail turns intermittently with a wheel w driven by two pins y on a wheel x which turns once in a day. The card a inserted in a holder or carrier d in front of an inking-ribbon j is printed by a platen i operated by a hand-lever h. The lever can be turned about a central axis, and is connected, as shown, to a lever k, which raises and lowers the card carrier correspondingly. A shoulder on one edge of the card and slide p, Fig. 3, determine which side of the card is presented for the impression.
Patent GB-190100357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: URQUHART RIDLEY JAMES
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 357. Urquhart, R. J., [Kubin, O. F.]. Jan. 7. Acetylene lamps.-In cycle, carriage, and like lamps, the water supply to the calcium carbide (and consequently the generation of gas) is automatically controlled by an expansible gas storage chamber 7, which also serves to store gas generated after the extinction of the flame. A gas valve 13 may therefore be provided in the burner body, thus obviating the unpleasant odours consequent on the escape of gas after the flame has been extinguished, and permitting of the burner being re-lit immediately the valve is turned on. After the water valve 2 has been opened by unscrewing the nut 9, the expansion of the chamber 7, consequent upon any excessive generation of gas, causes the pivoted spring 11 to engage with the collar 12 on the valve stem 8 and close the valve 2, the spring 11 permitting, if necessary, the further expansion of the chamber 7.
Patent GB-190101905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Show Cards, Labels and the like.
Inventor: FARQUHAR GEORGE
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 1905. Farquhar, G. Jan. 28. Bottles. - Show cards, labels, and the like, instead of having a representation of the article they are intended to advertise, are secured to the article, such as a bottle, as shown in Fig. 1. A gap a, either as shown in full or dotted lines, is cut in the card so that it fits snugly over the article b, under and at the sides of which flanges c on the card may rest.