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Patent GB-189811635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Apparatus.
Inventor: FRIEDOLSHEIM ADOLPH
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 11,635. Friedolsheim, A. May 23. Saucepans.-Two or more separate and distinct vessels with lids and handles are shaped so that, when put together, they resemble one. vessel of large size and stand over one opening in a stove or over an ordinary burner. Two forms are shown, each with three vessels a, b, c.
Patent GB-189818297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Attaching Window Blinds to Blind Rollers.
Inventor: WAINWRIGHT GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1898-08-25
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 18,297. Wainwright, G. E., and Gosling, T. Aug.25. Window blinds.-A groove a is made in the roller. The blind is laid over the groove, and a strip b is inserted and held in the groove by clips c, which may fit in shallow grooves in the roller, and which are turned over the bar b.
Patent GB-189821379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Manhole Covers for Drains and the like.
Inventor: FARRER FREDERICK TEMPLAR
Filed: 1898-10-11
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,379. Farrer, F. T. Oct. 11. Manhole covers,' ; disinfecting.-The cover B is made with depending flanges band b<1> fitting corresponding channels a and a' in the frame. In addition, an inclined bottom C forms a condensing-chamber D to which vapour gains access by an opening e and from which the condensed liquid passes by an opening g to the channel a' to form a seal for the flange b<1>. A vessel E is fitted in the bottom C, and filled with disinfectant through an opening c. As liquid condenses in this vessel a corresponding amount of disinfectant escapes bythe outlet i. The construction of the condensing-chamber may be slightly modified.
Patent GB-189906881-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Penetrable Targets.
Inventor: BURNS TOM BELL
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1900-03-30
Abstract: 6881. Harvey, A., [Executor of Burns 1'. B.]. March 30. T a r g e t s.-The target frame a<3> is pivoted at a<2> so as to turn down into a trench, and a wing b is connected to the frame by rubber bands or hinges in such a manner that it can be pulled down into the trench by a rod d, for the purpose of repairs, by the marker. A canvas target a is stretched over the frame a' and wing frame b. By this arrangement, a shallower trench can be used.
Patent GB-189909119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Rotary Steam Engines.
Inventor: JACKSON JAMES
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 9119. Jackson, J. May 1. Impact-wheels.-Relates to a reversible steam engine consisting of a drum 3 having radial buckets 5 to which steam from a chest 2 passes by way of ports 8 or 9 controlled by a cut-off and reversing valve 10. Exhaust takes place through ports 6 and 7.
Patent GB-189912107-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Locking Device for use upon Bicycles.
Inventor: WINTER HERMANN MAX
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 12,107. Winter, H. M. June 10. Locking-apparatus to prevent theft.-The appliance is arranged to lock both wheels of a bicycle. A band a encircling the front wheel rim is provided with slotted ends c to receive a flexible steel band e, the rear part of which is passed through a slot d in the lower part of a pin b engaging upper and lower links of the driving-chain. The band e is fitted with a suitable lock f.
Patent GB-189923082-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Apparatus connected with the Lighting of Street and other Lamps.
Inventor: FOULGER GEORGE FREDERICK LOMBE
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 23,082. Foulger, G. F. L., and Glover, J. G. Nov. 20. Torches.-The lighting of street and other lamps is effected, not by the continually-burning flame B of the torch, but by spirit which is sprayed from the nozzle L through the opposite openings J, J<I> and ignited in its passage by the flame B. By means of a flexible ball or equivalent compressing- device attached to the nozzle K, air under pressure is supplied to the chamber F through the lower end of the tube I, and forces the spirit in the chamber to ascend the tube Hand issue from its upper end, where it is sprayed through the nozzle L by the portion of the compressed air which has ascended the tube I. The tubes H, I may be provided with a protecting casing, and need not be arranged concentrically, provided that the upper end of the pipe H discharges into the nozzle L.
Patent GB-190005161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible and Dismountable Tripods for Photographic Apparatus, Surveying Instruments, and the like.
Inventor: REDON CHARLES DE
Filed: 1900-03-19
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 5161. Redon, C. de. March 19. Tripod stands.-Relates to a tripod stand for cameras, surveying-instruments, &c., with an adjustable top, and capable of being reduced to small compass for transport. The top, Fig. 2, consists of four frames C, D, E, F, connected together by hinges at different sides so that the top G, on which the camera &c. is fixed, can be levelled by screws such as C<2>, F<2>. The legs are connected to three brackets M on the baseboard J, by pins which pass through holes in M and in projections m, Fig, 4, on plates P which are connected to the legs B by bayonet joints. The legs B are made of an elastic band X wound in a helix, each leg being furnished with a point R fixed in a block of hard wood secured to the metal band. To increase the stability of the tripod, a cord secured to j, Fig. 2, is fastened to the ground by a fork.
Patent GB-190011131-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bridle Attachment.
Inventor: WINTERTON THOMAS
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 11,131. Winterton, T. June 19. Bridles; fastening. - A piece of rope D, with a snap-hook B, C at each end, is used for connecting horses together, especially for military purposes. The hooks engage with the rings A of the bridles.
Patent GB-190013427-A (GB)
Title: Plate-holder for a Photographic Plate.
Inventor: THEREMIN FRIEDA
Filed: 1900-07-26
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 13,427. ThÚrÚmin, F. July 26. Lifters or holders, plate.-Relates to a holder for photographic plates, consisting of a bent wire a which forms the handle, and two loops b, b<1> into which the ends of the plate are inserted. Longitudinal displacement is prevented by two hooks c, c', attached to the loops, and connected together, after the plate has been inserted, by a hook e and eye f.
Patent GB-190016050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling High Potential Electric Circuits.
Filed: 1900-09-10
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 16,050. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Rice, E. W.]. Sept. 10. Distributing; regulating.-Relates to alternating- current systems in which the cables have much capacity. Inductances or resistances are arranged on each side of the circuit-breakers to prevent a dangerous rise of potential on opening the circuit. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing one arrangement. Inductance coils are arranged on each side of the switches 10, 11, 20.
Patent GB-190109218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators
Inventor: TRIER FRANK
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 9218. Trier, F., and Trier, E. May 3. Lubricators.-In a lubricator for supplying semisolid lubricant by means of a spring-pressed piston, means are provided for obviating the unequal movement of the piston due to the varying pressure of the spring. In the top of the reservoir A, Fig. 1, is a dome in which are located two or more segmental blocks B. The piston-rod C passes through these blocks, and the spring is placed between the blocks and the piston. The blocks are pressed against the rod C 6y the spring, and act as a brake, the braking action being greater the higher the tension of the spring. Notched pins J are provided on the rod to engage the top of the lubricator and hold back the piston when filling the reservoir. Another part of the invention consists of means for feeding a definite amount of lubricant. A screw E, Fig. 2, engages a threaded hole in the piston employed for supplying the lubricant, and projects through the same. The piston can move forward until the end of the screw enters and closes the outlet in the shank G and stops the feed. By turning back the screw, the feed will again commence, and will continue until the end of the screw again stops the feed. The reservoir is screwed into the shank G, and a steel band H encircling the same is provided with catches to enter notches in the reservoir and shank and so prevent unscrewing. One end of the spring, for operating the piston, enters the reservoir, and the other end enters the piston, so as to keep the latter from turning.
Patent GB-190113197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and Apparatus for, Automatically Incinerating Incandescent Light Mantles.
Inventor: COMPIN ALPHONSE PASCAL
Filed: 1901-06-28
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 13,197. Compin, A. P. June 28. Incandescent gas &c. lamps. - The incineration of mantles is effected .by mounting them by means of wires c and clamping- screws d upon a square bar a located between the upper and lower burners i, h. By admitting fluid under pressure to the cylinders n, both the mantlecarrying bar a and the frame r supporting the lower burners h can be raised and lowered as required, the valves controlling the flow of the flaid under pressure being provided with quadrants graduated to indicate the time necessary for the incineration of the mantles. Ths upper burners i are mounted upon swivel joints i<1> forming cocks, which allow of the burners being turned off when rotated.
Patent GB-190113258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tipping Standards and Brackets for Double Side Tipping Wagons.
Inventor: NELSON ANDREW SCLANDERS
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 13,258. Nelson, A. S., and Stewart, A. June 29. ' Tip-wagons.-Relates to wagons adapted to tip towards either side, and is shown in front and side views in Figs. 1 and 2. Each end of the wagon b is fitted with an iron or steel plate g, which normally rests on the flat horizontal part c of a bar e bent to the form of a V-groove near each end. The bar e is secured to the support a, which is fixed to the undercarriaga and is strengthened by corrugations h. Lateral displacement of the wagon is prevented by the extreme sides f of the V- grooves, and, when the wagon is tipped, one of the rounded ends of the plate g engages with the bottom of one of the V-grooves.
Patent GB-190113511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carriage and Analogous Lamps
Inventor: GOODWIN FELIX
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 13,511. Goodwin, F., [trading as Wyncott & Son]. July 3. Carriage &c. lamps.-In carriage and like lamps, the candle tube a is secured and held in position by the engagement of a horizontally-sliding spring bolt d beneath a collar a<1> on the candle tube, of which the upward movement is limited by a stop collar a'. The insertion of the candle tube is facilitated by forming the bolt d with a bevelled nose d<2>, and its removal is effected by withdrawing the bolt from beneath the collar a' by means of the finger-piece f. The spring e presses against a projection d<3> on the bolt, the horizontal movement of which is limited by the engagement of the projection d<3> with the slot c<2>. In a modification, the half e<4>, Fig. 4, of the spring e is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190114216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clinical Thermometers.
Inventor: PHILLIPS ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 14,216. Phillips, R. E., [Overman, A. H.]. July 12. Thermometers.-The ungraduated clinical thermometer A is read off against a scale c<1> on the side of a recess in the case. The thermometer is positioned by a flange a<1> on a cap a which engages with a recess c<2>.
Patent GB-190120316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guards for the Travelling Carriage Wheels of Self Acting Mules and other Machines.
Inventor: MOSS FRANK
Filed: 1901-10-11
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 20,316. Moss, F. Oct. 11. Wheel guards.-Relates to guards for the travelling carriage wheels of self-acting trolleys &c. Upon the rail c is placed a light frame b which is recessed at the centre to accommodate the wheel a and at the ends is fitted with an antifriction roller d. The wheel engages with one of the rollers d according to the direction in which it is moving, and carries the guard along with it. When the rails are short so that the ends of the guards project beyond them at one end of the traverse, the opposite ends of the guards may be weighted so as to prevent the projecting ends from falling; the weighted end may be provided with an additional antifriction bowl where it engages with the wheel.
Patent GB-190123298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Armoured Gun Turrets.
Inventor: GEELHAAR MAJOR RENE
Filed: 1901-11-18
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 23,298. Geelhaar, R. Nov. 18. Turrets.-The gun 50, shown in extreme depression, is mounted on the apex of a conical shield 16, which has viewing- apertures 20 and is supported upon masonry 1. A standard 2, fixed to the masonry, carries the cylindrical upright 7, which is provided with rollers 13, a working platform 8, and training-gear 25 meshing with the wheel 26 on the standard 2. The gun 50 is arranged to recoil in the armoured casing 69, which is supported by rollers 27 on the upright 7, and is held down by rollers 29, 30, each of which is carried on a shaft 32, the lower end of the shaft being drawn down by a powerful spring in a cylinder 34. The shaft of the roller 30 is also provided with elevating- gear 36, 37. The recoil apparatus consists of a hydraulic cylinder 67 and a weight 68 connected to the roller 55 on the breech of the gun by a band 62, which passes over guide-rollers 60, 61 on the armoured casing 69. As the gun recoils, it lifts the piston 66 and weight 68, and, at the termination of the recoil, the weight returns the gun to its firing position. When the gun is brought to the position of extreme elevation, an opening 70 in the shield 16 provides access to the breech for loading purposes. Sights.-Two vertical tubes 63 are mounted on either side of the gun, and are provided with mirrors by which the target is sighted from the platform 8.
Patent GB-190206302-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Surgical Appliance for use with Fractured Patellas.
Inventor: PAULINETTI PHILIP HENRY THURBE
Filed: 1902-03-14
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 6302. Paulinetti, P. H. T. March 14. Facture appliances.-Relates to an appliance for treating a fractured patella. A splint a, adapted to be placed under the limb, is connected by straps b to saddle pieces d embracing the upper part of the limb, which is thus held rigid. Sliding blocks g with detachable ends j work on the saddle-pieces, and can be adjusted by screws h, so as to keep the parts of the patella in position. In a modification, transverse sliding blocks adjustable by screws are arranged between the ends j. A thin metal cover fitted with a lock may be arranged to cover the splints, so as to prevent the adjustments from being tampered with.
Patent GB-190209640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Collapsible Sun or Rain Shades
Inventor: SEEGER LUDWIG
Filed: 1902-04-25
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 9640. Seeger, L. April 25. Covers, wagon.-Relates to a sun or rain shade which may be carried upon the shoulders, thereby leaving the hands free. It is also capable for use as a wagon tilt. It consists essentially of a cover 14 mounted upon four pairs of rods, the two rods of each pair being connected with each other, approximately at their middle points 9, in such a way as to allow a certain amount of play. By a simple rearrangement of the supports, the shade can be employed as the cover of a wagon. At three points on the frame, the pivots 10, 11 are joined by elastic cords which tend to cause the shade to open. They pass through sleeves formed in the material and through suitable eyes. The awning may be in two or four parts, laced together, or otherwise joined with, in addition, end shade portions. In modifications, the awning is carried beyond the pivots 10, 11 by a suitable extension, so that the top of the awning is flat. Fig. 10 shows the extension 40 with its jointing to the frame so that the links may be rotated to enable the necessary manipulation to be effected. The extension is pivoted eccentrically to the pivot 11 and, by a pin 42, engages in an angle slot 43 in the rod 2. When the shade is closed, the extension is turned inwards. A spiral spring in conjunction with a stop maintains the parts in their proper position.
Patent GB-190210144-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fuse Holder for Electric Current.
Filed: 1902-05-02
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 10,144. Rawlings, J. J., Rawlings, W. R., and Rawlings Bros. May 2. Cut-outs.-A holder for fuses is formed of a block A of insulating-material having wedge. shaped openings in which U-shaped metal strips B aro inserted to serve as spring contacts for engaging the terminal contacts and also as clips for the fuse wire D. The strips B may be secured by bending back a cut portion or claw C, and may be lengthened and bent back to give better contact, as shown in Fig. 17. The fuse D may be fitted in a groove in the upper face of the block A or underneath, or be passed through slots as in Fig. 12, and may be secured by binding-screws.
Patent GB-190218294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Perforating Paper and Cards
Inventor: HEAP THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1902-08-20
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 18,294. Heap, T. J. Aug. 20. Perforating-machines for paper and cards for the use of bookbinders &c. The object is to enable the operator to leave an interval of unperforated paper of any desired length in the line of perfora- tions, independent of the length of the perforating- block. The separate blocksf in flat-bed machines are adjustably attached to the head g of the machine by means of bolts or screws, which pass through holes c, c<2>, &c., and engage with slots d or e, e'. The holes c are placed close together, and the slots are wide enough to enable the blocks to be raised out of action.
Patent GB-190304779-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hameless Horse Collar
Inventor: MARLOW CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-03-02
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 4779. Marlow, C. W., and Howell, D. March 2. Hooks. - Draught hooks F for harness have screw-threaded ends, which are retained in position in a metal tube on the collar by countersunk nuts H. The collar is fastened at the bottom by a spring-controlled hook C, pivoted on one part and having an extension c<2> adapted to engage a hole a<6> in a hollow piece carried by the other part.
Patent GB-190306304-A (GB)
Title: Drawn and Punched Pinions.
Inventor: METZ ERNST RICHARD
Filed: 1903-03-18
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 6304. Metz, E. R., and Kuntzsch, C. H. J. March 18. Stamping; drawing; punching.-Pinions used in bicycle bells for moving the striker, or for actuating the wick in lamp burners or for other purposes, are drawn in one piece with a corrugated periphery a, Fig. 1, forming the teeth, or a smooth cylindrical piece a, Fig. 6, is provided, by punching or stamping, with equidistant slots i to engage the teeth of a spur-wheel. In each case, the end b is turned inwards to receive the spindle d, and the pinion is provided with tongues f which pass through slots in the part g carrying the bell striker, and are then turned over as shown. In another form, the part g is a spur-wheel and the ends bare bent over at right-angles to the teeth a. The pinions are shown in Fig. 5 applied to lamp burners, and are each made in one piece, the ends being closed by a disc soldered or brazed in position, or in two pieces a having open ends. The spindle d is soldered, brazed, or riveted to the pinions.
Patent GB-190307519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rendering or Reducing Tanks for Use in Treating Fish-waste or other Oil or Grease Yielding Material.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-31
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 7519. Haddan, H. J., [Edson, E. R.]. March 31. Fats and fatty oils, extracting. A rendering or reducing tank for treating fish waste or other oil or grease yielding material is constructed with an outer shell and an inner shell a, forming between them a jacket for the heating-medium, and also with a bottom sloping downwards to a central discharge aperture c fitted with a cover g. Both shells a, l are secured at the upper ends to the cover x, which is formed on one side with a charging aperture T. A stuffing-box o at the aperture c forms a tight joint between the lower ends of the inner and outer shells, and also allows the inner shell to expand freely with the heat. Pipes A, B connect the jacket space with a central cylinder y removably secured at the upper end to the cover x, as shown, and containing an air-supply pipe D, which is connected at the upper end to an air pump and terminates below in a perforated nozzle G. A supply pipe u and a drain pipe s are fitted to the lower end of the jacket.
Patent GB-190312023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 12,023. Clark, A. M., [Underwood Typewriter Co.]. May 26. Type - writers. - Relates to spacing and tabular printing mechanism. The front part 4 of the carriage is hinged as usual to the rear part 5, in which is a bar 6 running on rollers 7 in the framing 1. Rollers 3 on the part 4 run on the bar 2. For tabular printing, a special key lever 14 is provided, pivoted at 15 and connected to an arm 17 on a shaft 18 having a second arm 19 forked to engage a stud 21 on a frame 23 pivoted at 24. On, or forming part of, the frame 23 is a rack 27 having teeth on its underside adapted to engage the nose 31, Fig. 4, of a plate 30 pivoted on the shaft 24 in a casing 29 movable along the shaft. A pivoted index finger 35 on the casing 29 moves over a scale 28 on the rack, for setting the stop 29, 30. There may be one or more of these stops. The blade 30 is held by a spring 31 in the engaged position, and may be moved out of engagement with the rack 27 by operating a finger-piece 32 projecting from it. The end of the lever 14 has a stud 43 engaging in a slot in a rod 45 connected to a lever 45 by which the feed dogs are moved out of engagement with the carriage feed rack. When the lever 14 is operated, the stop 29 is swung until its spring-pressed blade 30 engages the bar 41 of the carriage, and acts as a brake on the carriage as the latter moves until a stop 5<a> thereon engages the blade 30. In the latter part of its movement, the lever 14 operates the rod 45 to free the carriage. The carriage feeddogs are carried by a rock-shaft pivoted at its ends on conical pin or centre bearings, one of which is on a bar longitudinally movable, against the pressure of a spring, to facilitate the removal of the rock-shaft.
Patent GB-190313949-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Drawer Pulls, Window Lifts and the like.
Inventor: ROWLEY WALTER LANGFORD
Filed: 1903-06-23
Granted: 1904-03-24
Abstract: 13,949. R o w l e y , W. L. June 23. H a n d l e .-Drawer pulls, window lifts, and the like are formed from metal blanks b having a beaded front edge a.
Patent GB-190317654-A (GB)
Title: Carriers for Ammunition for Double-barrelled Sporting Guns.
Inventor: SETON WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1903-08-14
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 17,654. Seton, W. J. Aug. 14. Ammunition Receptacles.-A carrier for the loading-devices for double-barrelled sporting-guns, described in Specification No. 8674, A.D. 1903, consists of a trough-shaped frame or casing, which may be divided into compartments, as shown in the front elevation, Fig. 1, and is slung from the shoulder by straps p. The loading-devices are inserted from the top, so that the plates g slide downwards in guides formed by the flanges f and rods e, a central guide-rod e<1> being also provided. The loading-devices are withdrawn from the lower end of the carrier.
Patent GB-190324372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Fuses for Projectiles.
Filed: 1903-11-10
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 24,372. King's Norton Metal Co., Bayliss, T. A., and Smith, H. M. Nov. 10. Fuzes for projectiles.-The graduated time ring b<2> is retained in the safety position during transit by an internal rib a' on the dome-shaped protecting- cap a engaging slots or grooves b<1>, b<3> in the ring b<2> and the body of the fuze, the slots or grooves being in line at the safety position. The positions of the rib and the slots and grooves may be interchanged.