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Patent GB-189701729-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Support for Bicycles, more especially Designed for their Safe Conveyance as Passengers' Luggage on Railways.
Inventor: COCKERILL JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-01-22
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 1729. Cockerill, J. W. Jan. 22. Wagons for velocipedes.-A bar E provided with arms F carrying gripping-claws G, I for engaging a handle-bar slides telescopically within a tube D which terminates in two arms C pivoted on a bar B secured to a base-plate A. The inclination of the pivoted bracket is adjusted by means of a screw K engaging a segmental toothed rack J. The screw K may be carried by a pivoted lever acted on by a spring M. For railway vans a number of the brackets are fixed to a shelf, and the floor is grooved to receive the bicycle wheels. A grooved piece is also placed at the back of the van to prevent damage to the mud guards. The construction of the bracket may be modified, the adjusting-screw and rack may be dispensed with, and the bracket may be arranged to slide along the bar B.
Patent GB-189708586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment and Utilization of Chicory.
Inventor: HYATT THADDEUS
Filed: 1897-04-03
Granted: 1897-06-19
Abstract: 8586. Hyatt, T. April 3. Chicory preparations.-The flavour of chicory is improved by mixing it with malt dust or culms obtained as described in Specification No. 3260, A.D. 1896. The preparation is effected by moistening a mixture of previously-roasted chicory and caramelized malt culms for producing a uniform colour and aromatic strength, and then drying the mixture. Alternatively, a mixture of unroasted materials may be treated as above described, and the dried mixture is then roasted.
Patent GB-189709041-A (GB)
Title: A Photometer for Automatically Measuring and Registering the Intensity of the Light of a Gas Flame, and Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1897-04-09
Granted: 1897-06-05
Abstract: 9041. W. & B. Cowan, [Martenson, C. V. L.]. April 9. Photometers.- The intensity of the light of the gas flame 1 is reduced from the smokestain it produces on a relatively-moving incombustible body 2 such as a rotating cone, an adjustably-inclined cylinder, &c.
Patent GB-189711947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gill-frames or Spreaders.
Inventor: DEVALLEE JULES
Filed: 1897-05-13
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 11,947. DevallÚe, J. May 13. Gill boxes or frames; spreading-machines.-The fallers b are curved or bent in the middle at e to prevent them from being bent by the strain of the fibres. They are guided downwards to the lower set of screws by a guide-bar d immediately behind the drawing-rollers, which fits into the bend of each successive faller. Another similar guide-bar, carried by a spring, may be arranged at each side of the machine to guide the fallers from the lower to the upper set of screws.
Patent GB-189717393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Strops or Sharpening Devices for Razors, Table Knives, and the like.
Inventor: BRAUN KARL JOSEF
Filed: 1897-07-23
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 17,393. Braun, K. J. July 23. Strops for setting or sharpening table knives, razors, surgical instruments, and the like. Plates b of resilient material are faced with soft leather c and connected to the boards a in any suitable manner. A pair of leathers are placed face to face and slightly pressed together by adjustable clips s. The blade to be sharpened is inserted, back first, between the leathers, and drawn along, the strop being supported by means of handles a'.
Patent GB-189717912-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cover for Cans, Glasses, Boxes, and other like Receptacles.
Inventor: LANG SAMUEL ROBERT
Filed: 1897-07-30
Granted: 1897-09-04
Abstract: 17,912. Lang, S. R. July 30. Drinking - vessels. - The cover h for glasses and other like receptacles is held in a spring clip c, a' forming part of a hinge, the other flap of the hinge being also constructed as a spring clip a, c to fit over the side of the receptacle. Projecting portions of the parts a, a<1> are bent over to form springs d.
Patent GB-189718135-A (GB)
Title: Method and Means for Manufacturing Steel or the like direct in a Cupola.
Inventor: DOHERTY THOMAS
Filed: 1897-08-03
Granted: 1898-08-03
Abstract: 18,135. Doherty, T. Aug. 3. Cupola furnaces; converter furnaces; tuyÞres.-A furnace adapted for producing steel or the like, or for melting cast iron, comprises a melting-chamber A and a converting-chamber s separated by a refractory partition H, formed with a central aperture J. The molten metal flows into the chamber s, and may be converted by means of air blast issuing from the nozzles o of a tuyÞre 0 which is attached to an adjustable sleeve L, mounted within a box D and provided with a handle L'. The tuyÞre is elongated in a direction at right-angles to the plane of the paper.
Patent GB-189719636-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding or Collapsable Vehicle.
Inventor: BERNARD FRANCOIS
Filed: 1897-08-25
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 19,636. Bernard, F., DÚcailliot, P., and Thual, J. M. Aug. 25. Children's carriages; folcling vehicles; axles.- Figs. 2 and 3 show a folding carriage for children in the open and closed positions respectively. The side frames a are connected by joints p, p<1>, the former of which close vertically, and the latter close horizontally and carry or form the axle of the wheels c'. The frames a also carry jointed arms h, to which the handle i is normally secured by the milled nuts k. When the vehicle is folded, it may be transported by attaching the handle to the straps s.
Patent GB-189724528-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Treating Flax and Hemp for Obtaining Textile Fibres therefrom.
Inventor: WETHERWAX CHARLES
Filed: 1897-10-22
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 24,528. Wetherwax, C. Oct. 22. Processes; retting.-Relates to obtaining fibres from flax or hemp. The material is first dried and broken, steeped in hot water to remove the colouring-matter &c., and then treated for about half an hour in a boiling solution of sodium or potassium silicate under a steam pressure of about 10 lbs. per square inch. The solution may contain half an ounce of sodium silicate to a gallon of water. The material is placed about spiral partitions in perforated trays or baskets C, placed one above another in a cage B, which can be lowered into a digester A. The treating-solution, and afterwards washing-water, are circulated downwards through the material by means of a pump F, being heated by a steam coil D<1>. Steam may also be injected directly into the digester, or the digester may contain a heating-coil. After the temperature has been raised sufficiently, the circulation may be continued by the connections shown without passing through the coil.
Patent GB-189804110-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Railway Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: ACFIELD WILFRED COSENS
Filed: 1898-02-18
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 4110. Acfield, W. C. Feb. 18. Semaphore &c. signals; controlling and locking signals.-Relates to means for effecting the control of an ordinary semaphore signal by two independent signalmen, so that the signal cannot be put to ' safety ' unless both signalmen operate their. respective pulls. The signal rod G is connected to the lever F, which is mounted between, and on the same axis as, the two balance levers B, C. Each of the three levers B, C, F has a vertical arm B', C', F<1>, and the lever F has also a crosshead H which engages under the levers B, C. The arm F<1> of the lever F carries a sliding sleeve M, having front and back ribs N, P, in which are formed recesses n, p adapted to receive the rollers K, L on the arms B', C<1>. When one of the signal pulls D or E is operated, the roller K or L of the corresponding arm acts only to hold the roller of the other arm in its recess p or n. When the second pull is operated, the sleeve M moves with the second roller, and acts through the lever F to lower the signal. When one of the pulls is released, or should it accidentally give way, the signal returns to 'danger.' The apparatus may also be extended to enable the signal to be controlled by more than two signalmen.
Patent GB-189805094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blanket Washing Machines.
Inventor: CALVERT JONOTHAN HINDLE
Filed: 1898-03-02
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 5094. Calvert, J. H., Chapman, W., and Taylor, T. March 2. Printing fabrics.- A longitudinal motion is given to the brushes b of a blanket-washing machine by means of grooved cams d mounted upon the brush shafts. I n - stead of using a brush as long as the blanket roller a, two small brushes may be mounted adjustably upon one shaft, in such positions that they may wash the blanketing near the edges.
Patent GB-189808539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Heaters.
Inventor: PORTER EDWIN FORSYTHE
Filed: 1898-04-12
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 8539. Porter, E. F. April 12. Fans.-Air is heated by electric resistances of moulded carbon or other suitable material, forming the blades G of a fan driven by an electric motor, and surrounded by a guard I. The blades are divided radially to near their outer ends, and their inner ends may be connected in series to rings and stationary brushes through which current is supplied. The blades may also be slotted transversely, as shown, to lengthen the path of the current, and made thinner towards their wide outer ends. They are secured by non-conducting screws to non-conducting arms E on the motor shaft. The invention is a modification of that described in Specification No.5595, A.D. 1891.
Patent GB-189809795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles.
Inventor: ARNILLAS DESIDERIO PASCUAL
Filed: 1898-04-28
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 9795. Arnillas, D. P. April 28. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-The neck B of the bottle is made of rectangular section, to receive the correspondingly-shaped casing A<1>, which is secured in position by the spring catches b<1> engaging under the shoulder C on the neck. The casing A' is provided with a seating E for the swinging,valve e', which is normally held on its seat by gravity, the end e<6> being weighted, as shown, and also by the light spring F. The top of the valve casing D is formed with outlet ports d', and the sides are formed with projections d adapted to prevent tampering with the valve. The mouth of the casing A' is normally closed by the plate c held in position by the clip c<1>. When this closure is removed, and the bottle is inverted, the valve is opened by the liquid and allows the contents to flow out. When the bottle is returned to an upright or inclined position, the valve is closed and prevents refilling. A coloured knob G is formed in the neck, to indicate in which direction the bottle should be tilted when it is desired to empty it.
Patent GB-189814162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment or Purification of Sewage.
Inventor: WHITTAKER CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-06-27
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 14,162. Whittaker, C. J., and Bryant, W. C. June 27. Sewage filters.-The filter bed a, having the filtering-material b supported by a perforated false bottom b<1>, is supplied with sewage from perforated pipes c, which are branches of a supply pipe e. The sewage is heated by steam or hot air issuing from a branch pipe d, or the sewage may be heated during its passage through a series of heated pipes. Currents of air pass upwards through the perforations in the bottom b<1>, or air may be forced through the filter by means of an injector g, the steam from which serves also to heat the filter bed. The heating of the sewage facilitates the growth of bacteria.
Patent GB-189814979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Portable Baths and the like.
Filed: 1898-07-07
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 14,979. X - Chair Patents Co. and Anderson, A. E. July 7. Baths; lavatory basins.-A flexible receptacle D is suspended by loops D' from the corners of a rectangular collapsing frame A of the lazy-tongs type. A smaller receptacle may be employed as a lavatory basin.
Patent GB-189815152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Preparation of Sterilised Ice in Blocks or in Bottles and the Sterilisation in a Cold Condition and at the Ordinary Pressure of Liquids generally.
Inventor: OTTO MARIUS
Filed: 1898-07-09
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 15,152. Otto, M. July 9. Medicinal preparations, sterilizing. Relates to apparatus for sterilizing and bottling liquids, such as pharmaceutical preparations. The liquid and the receptacles there for are sterilized by means of ozone after the manner described in Specification No. 15,151, A.D. 1898. The boxes C<1>, C<2>, C<3>, &c. containing the bottles are conveyed into and out of a glazed chamber, containing the bottling and stoppering devices, by means of a belt R*, intermittently driven from a vertically-reciprocating rod A through ratchet gear M. The doors K and L, through which the boxes enter and leave the chamber, are automatically opened and closed at the proper moment by means of rack-and-pinion gearing, actuated through bevel gearing from the rod A. This rod also automatically operates the cocks G and F which supply the liquid and the ozone to the mixing-devices t<1>, t<2>, and t<3> &c. (described in the Specification above referred to), and the devices which release the bottle caps or stoppers from the vertical tubes b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, &c. which contain them.
Patent GB-189817853-A (GB)
Title: Checkering Bricks for Hot Blast Stoves.
Inventor: STEVENSON JOHN LESTER
Filed: 1898-08-29
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 17,853. Stevenson, J. L., and Evans, J. Aug. 19. Bricks for hot-blast stoves. Bricks for the checkerwork of hot-blast stoves are formed in the shape of two equal symmetrical crosses a, a, a<1>, a<1>, Fig. 4, joined together. These can be built up in horizontal layers, as shown in Fig. 3, which break joint with those above and below. The form of the brick may be somewhat modified ; for example, the edges of the shank a, a may be chamfered off.
Patent GB-189818683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Brakes.
Inventor: MCCOLLUM JAMES HARRY KEIGHLY
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 18,683. McCollum, J. H. K., Elmsley R., and Brouse, W. H. Aug. 31. Brakes.-The pivoted brake lever A is connected by chains B, which pass over sleeves F secured to the axles, to the ends of the levers D, which levers are pivoted to the underframe of the vehicle and are connected to the draw-bars E. When the train slows down, the backward thrust of the lefthand draw-bar takes up the slack on the left-hand axle, and the sleeve F on that axle then draws on its chain B and applies the brakes. During this operation the chain B on the right-hand axle does not act, as it has been previously detached from its lever D. In a modification, the chains B are operated by ordinary brake masts, and the sleeves F are connected to their axles by pawls and ratchets, so as to permit the brakes to be applied when the cars are at rest. In another modification, both chains are carried on the same axle, but are wound in opposite directions on their sleeves, and the slack of the two chains is then connected to the cylinder of an air brake system.
Patent GB-189818854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Igniting Charges of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: EVANS ARTHUR FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-09-03
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 18,854. Evans, A. F. Sept. 3. Gas and like engines, igniting in. One electric terminal Y is secured in the cylinder cover X by nuts a, b and insulated by packing d. The other is a lever W on a spindle R, and is pressed against Y by an eccentric-rod G moving in a guide pivoted at H and carrying an adjustable tappet I which engages a projection P turning freely on the spindle R and connected to a lug O<1> fixed on it by a spring f. The projection P is suddenly released as the tappet passes it, and contact is broken between the parts W, Y. The sleeve carrying the spindle R passes through the cylinder jacket.
Patent GB-189902709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waist Belts.
Inventor: GAISMAN HENRY JACQUES
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 2709. Gaisman, H. J. Feb. 7. Belts. - Relates to belts which are made in two or more separate lengths of material connected together by rings or the like, and consists i n making the rings 6, Fig. 2, of elastic material. The ends of the strips, of which the belt is made up, are passed through the rings, and then turned back on to the main part of the strip and permanently attached to it, or removably connected with it, by fastenings 7, 8, and, in cases in which the belt has a lining of different colour from the exterior of the belt, separate tongues, attached at one end to the strips, may be employed to pass through the rings. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the elastic ring 6 is divided and the divided ends provided with a hook-and-eye fastening, so that the ring can be removed from the strips when required. The buckle 5 may be similarly connected to the belt so that it can be removed.
Patent GB-189912454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway and Tramway Rolling Stock.
Inventor: MARTIN PATRICK ALPHONSUS
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,454. Martin, P. A. June 15. Couplings, automatic.-Each end of each vehicle carries a hook a, to which a link b is pivoted. Each link is supported in a horizontal position by an arm b<3> which presses on an eccentric c on the cross-shaft c'. It is also turned up at its end b<5>, and is formed with a projecting lump d on its underside. When two cars come together, one link slips under the other and mounts the opposite hook a, while the idle link is supported on the coupled link by its lump d at an angle which keeps it clear of its engaging-hook. Upon turning the shaft c', the eccentric c raises its link for uncoupling purposes. The link may be held in horizontal position by a weighted lever, or by supports on the sides of each hook a.
Patent GB-189918971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas-lamps.
Inventor: LUCAS PAUL
Filed: 1899-09-20
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 18,971. Lucas, P. Sept. 20. Gas burners, atmospheric.-Air is supplied under pressure to the burner by a steam or equivalent jet. The gas supply to the burner i by the pipe k and the liquid supply to the vaporizer f from the chamber a are controlled by a common cock c, and the steam or vapour is injected by the nozzle g into a second liquid-containing chamber b. The steam or vapour condenses, and the compressed air, which accumulates in the upper part of the chamber b, passes by the tube h to the burner i. Asbestos or like packing may be placed in the vaporizer f, which communicates by a pipe m with the chamber a to equalize the pressure in the parts f, a. The chamber is provided with a safety-valve o, and a channel c<3> in the cock c places the chambers a, b in communication when the gas and liquid channels c', c<2> are closed. In modified constructions, the cock c and one of the chambers a, b are dispensed with, the heating-surface of the vaporizer f is supplemented by a second tube, and a float is placed in the chamber a when two chambers a, b are used.
Patent GB-189920092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation or Treatment of Silk, Wool and like Fibres.
Inventor: HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1899-10-06
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 20,092. Henry, C. Oct 6. Yarns and threads, finishing and dressing; fibres, treating.-Silk, wool, and like fibres are impregnated with a solution of guncotton or celluloid in ethyl, amyl acetate, acetone, methylic alcohol, &c. 1 part of guncotton may be dissolved in 100 parts of Hoffmann's ether, or 1 part of acetate of cellulose in 100 parts of nitrobenzene. The material is made into a roll, which is immersed in the solution, rotated therein several times, taken out, unrolled, and left to dry.
Patent GB-189920777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Files.
Inventor: SKREBBA OTTO
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,777. Skrebba, O. Oct. 17. Filing papers.- Relates to files mounted on a base-board or to temporary binders. The arched wires a<1> are united by a horizontal piece which carries the casing d. By operating the bent lever g, the casing d is raised against the tension of the spring e, and the wires a<1> are turned out of contact with the wires a.
Patent GB-189921401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joiners' Clamps.
Inventor: SCHMIDT GUSTAV
Filed: 1899-10-26
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 21,401. Schmidt, G. Oct. 26. Cramps, joiners'. The tool is for clamping together pieces of wood, such as W, X, at varying angles during the operation of glueing. Jaws C, C are pivoted at S to arms A, A<1>, themselves pivoted at B to the boss G. The boss has lugs M to guide the arms A, A', and is screw-threaded for the screw H provided with a handle K and a pivoted jaw L. The arms A, A', are drawn together so as to close the jaws C by a right and left handed screw D, which is provided with a handle F and engages with nuts E pivoted on the arms. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the arms A, A' are adjusted by an eccentric Q with handle O. The eccentric is pivoted at Q<2> to links N, themselves pivoted at N' to the arm A. The eccentric presses on the arm A', which is kept from falling away from it by a hook R engaging with a slot Q<1>. A pawl P engaging with ratchet teeth holds the eccentric in its adjusted position.
Patent GB-189921826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tools for Chipping and like Operations.
Inventor: TAYLOR ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-11-01
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 21,826. Taylor, A. Nov. 1. Percussive tools for chipping granite &c. The tool is struck by the hammer head A<1> which forms part of the piston A. The piston is reciprocated by compressed air which enters at B' and fills one of the annular chambers a, a<1>, from which it passes either to the top or bottom of the cylinder B by passages b or c, c<1> respectively. Exhaust openings are placed at d. The tool can be held like an ordinary hammer by screwing a handle into the inlet port B<1>.
Patent GB-189923401-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ear Ornament.
Inventor: WEIGHT FREDERICK HOPEFUL
Filed: 1899-11-23
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 23,401. Weight, F. H. Nov. 23. Ear-pendants.-An ear ornament 8 is formed on a bent spring 6 terminating in a ring, knob, or knobs 9, the ornament being secured by placing the lobe of the ear between the ornament and the ring 9 as shown. In a moditication, the part 6 is formed rigid, and a spring is secured to the inner side of it.
Patent GB-189923980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Linotype Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 23,980. Thompson, W. P., [Rogers, J. R.]. Dec. 1. Linotype machines.-An auxiliary magazine is employed in the Mergenthaler linotype machine to hold special or "sorts" matrices, which are inserted by hand into the line under composition, but are returned to their proper magazine channels by an automatic distributer. Fig. 1 shows the main magazine A with its distributing-screws E, and an auxiliary magazine G fixed to the machine frame near the keyboard B. Fig. 4 shows the magazine G and its distributer-bar H in section on a larger scale. The " sorts " matrices are all discharged from the main distributer at a common point, and are conveyed down a tube J to the star-wheel L, which feeds them on to the toothed distributer-bar H. The bar H is slightly inclined, and is kept in constant vibration by means of a cam-actuated tappet P. The matrices I are distributed from the bar H into the magazine channels g, from which the lowest matrix can be removed by hand. Reference is made to Specification No. 10,525, A.D. 1886.
Patent GB-190004168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Rapidly Transmitting Impulses of Current.
Inventor: CEREBOTANI LUIGI
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1901-03-05
Abstract: 4168. Cerebotani, L., and Silbermann, A. March 5. Telegraphs.-Apparatus for transmitting impulses to line &c., putting the line to earth between each such impulse, is constructed with two metal combs a, b having their teeth intermeshing but not in contact. One comb is connected to the battery B, and the other to earth. A metal style p connected to line L can be moved over the teeth, as desired, to send the required impulses to line.