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Patent GB-189713419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screens for Eophones or Sound Receiving Instruments.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1897-05-31
Granted: 1897-07-10
Abstract: 13,419. Johnson, J. Y., [Nixon, L., and Raymond, C. M.]. May 31. Sounds, locating.-Relates to 'eophones' or soundreceiving instruments, such, for instance, as are described in Specification No. 4301, A.D. 1890, and consists in providing such instruments with screens which protect them from the wind while permitting the passage of the sound waves. The screen consists of a framework c, e, d, covered with silk &c. D, and closed at the top by a cover f. The screen is mounted on a base C, to which it is secured by the studs a taking into the slots b. The silk can be tightened longitudinally by means of a vertical stretching-roller, and vertically by means of the screws p. The sound receiver is placed within the screen so as to be clear above the base.
Patent GB-189720394-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement for Strengthening Electric Currents.
Inventor: LEON MORIZ REICHSRITTER VON
Filed: 1897-09-04
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 20,394. Leon, Moriz, Reichsritter von. Sept. 4. Atmospheric electricity, utilizing.- Relates to arrangements of apparatus for the purpose of strengthening continuous currents of electricity. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. A is the generator, and C the working circuit. A' is a ball, having one or more points, supported near the ground and connected with a Geissler tube B, which is connected to the generator as shown. A<2> is a second ball, supported at a considerable distance above ground, and connected to a second Geissler tube B<1> as shown. The ball A<1> may be directly connected to the ground, and not to the Geissler tube B. In a modified arrangement, Fig. 2, the high-level body A<2> is connected through a condenser D to the low-level one A<1>, and acts upon the generator circuit through a transformer P, S. In Fig. 3, balls are dispensed with, and a coil I is arranged around an iron core H having a number of points on its free ends.
Patent GB-189804108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Compressing Apparatus.
Inventor: PATON JOHN MCCLURE CALDWELL
Filed: 1898-02-18
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 4108. Paton, J. McC. C., and Shaw, G. H. Feb. 18. C o m p r e s s i n g.- The clearance space in air compressors is made adjustable in order that the pressure therein at the end of the compressing stroke may be altered to suit the power of the actuating - engine. The invention is particularly applicable to compressors actuated by g a s engines. In Fig. 1, the clearance space 6 is adjusted by a piston 4 working in a small cylinder 3 and actuated by a screw 5. In Fig. 2, the cylinder cover 1 containing the inlet valves 7 is adjusted by studs 9 and nuts 10.
Patent GB-189816565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Ironing Machines.
Inventor: LANE EDWIN JOHN
Filed: 1898-07-29
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 16,565. Lane, E. J. July 29. Ironing-machines. -Relates to a machine in which the driving - drum of the reciprocating table may be raised or lowered without affecting the toothed driving- gear. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the swing frame and driving- drum. The drum f is carried in the swing frame i, which is pivoted in the bearings j and may be raised by means of a screw. A toothed wheel connected to the crank q engages a block sliding in the slotted lever s secured to the drum shaft. In place of a slotted lever and sliding-block connection, a second crank and a drag link may be employed.
Patent GB-189820284-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Gear for Working Corliss and such like Valves.
Filed: 1898-09-24
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 20,284. Galloways (Limited) a n d Etchells, A. Sept. 24. Drawings to Specification. Safety-gear.- In a certain releasing-gear for Corliss and like valves, an additional tripping-protuberance is formed on the collar which is connected to the governor, so that, in the event of the latter failing, the valves are prevented from opening.
Patent GB-189821787-A (GB)
Title: Contrivance for Raising Liquids.
Inventor: BEESE RICHARD
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 21,787. Beese, R., and Perlich, A. Oct. 17. Direct air - pressure apparatus especially for use in connection with petroleum or like motors or with vapour lamps. The pipe d, and the chamber b arranged within the reservoir a, are provided with holes k and c respectively, so that normally the liquid is at the same level in the pipes f and d and the reservoir a. On pressing the rubber ball i, pressure is produced in b, the holes c and k being very small, and liquid is forced by the pipe f into the receptacle h, from which excess is returned by the overflow g.
Patent GB-189824020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway Platform Trolleys or other similar Vehicles.
Inventor: WRIGLEY JAMES-SIMPSON BOLLAND
Filed: 1898-11-15
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 24,020. Wrigley, J. S. B., Wrigley, F., and Stott, J. Nov. 15. Hand-trucks. - Relates to brakes for railway platform trolleys and the like. When the portion c<1> of the handle c is released, it drops, and the link d operates the bell crank e, and allows the spring rod g connected to it to actuate the pivoted levers h and apply a brake-block k to each wheel. In a modification, the blocks are applied to pulleys attached to or forming part of the wheels.
Patent GB-189825988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: GWYNNE JOHN
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 25,988. Gwynne, J., and Sargeant, E. W. Dec. 8. Centrifugal pumps; starting, facilitating.-An ejector 9 and a supplementary pump 1 are combined with the main pump. The pump 1 forces a current of water through the ejector by which air is exhausted from the main pump at starting, and back to the supply tank 7. On the main pump being filled, the ejector draws water from it, and thus causes the tank 7 to overflow and so indicate that the main pump is full. The supplementary pump may supply pressure water to the main pump glands and bearings to exclude grit &c. therefrom.
Patent GB-189902733-A (GB)
Title: Oval Cutting Machine.
Inventor: MARCHAND LOUIS
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 2733. Marchand, L. Feb. 7. Lathes; chucks and faceplates.-Relates to a machine for cutting ovals in which the material is supported on a movable table 12, Fig. 8, resembling in construction the oval chuck. Revolving cutters 6 are mounted on a vertical spindle driven by a belt pulley 7. The table rotates on the disc 18, shown also in section in Fig. 5, and is actuated by a rotating axis 14 fixed to a slide 13, which works in a diametral guideway in the underside of the table. The centre of the disc 18 is eccentric to that of the shaft 14. In a modification, the cutter is mounted on a horizontal axis.
Patent GB-189916470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Playing a Parlour Game.
Inventor: LUCAS WILLIAM HARRINGTON
Filed: 1899-08-14
Granted: 1900-08-14
Abstract: 16,470. Lucas, W. H. Aug. 14. Drawings to Specification. War games.-Relates to a naval game played on a board divided into squares by lines or grooves with pieces representing war-ships of various kinds. The ships carry pins to fit in holes at the intersections of the lines. Each class of ship has a certain "firing" range and draught, and moves according to prescribed rules. The board may be provided with representations of islands, shoals, bays, forts, &c.
Patent GB-189920815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Power Transmitting and Speed Controlling Gear Especially Intended for Use with Autocars and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: TURRELL CHARLES MCROBIE
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 20,815. Turrell, C. M., and Accles, J. G. Oct. 17. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to power-transmitting and speed-controlling gear of the nature of a hydraulic clutch, enabling the vehicle to be started or stopped or its speed changed without undue shock. The pulley or wheel a to be driven is loosely mounted on the driving-shaft b. Carried on the wheel are a series of hydraulic cylinders c, the pistons in which are connected to a cam, crank, or eccentric e on the shaft. Each cylinder has admission and outlet valves h and f, the latter being adjustable by means of the sliding sleeve f<5>. When the valves f are wide open, the pistons can work in the cylinders without meeting with any material resistance, but when they are shut the piston cannot reciprocate, and the wheel or pulley is accordingly locked to the shaft. By partially opening the valves f, the speed may be varied as desired. The whole apparatus is preferably enclosed in a tank containing oil, water, glycerine, or other suitable liquid from which the cylinders draw and into which they discharge.
Patent GB-189921807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Massage Instruments.
Inventor: CASPAR LOUIS
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 21,807. Caspar, L., and Pierce, A. H. Oct. 31. Massage; electricity, administering.-Rollers B<1> are mounted on a spindle b bearing in arms B' on a collar B<3> on a hollow neck A<2> of a case A provided with a handle A'. A vibratory device C consisting of strikers c, preferably in pairs, is connected by a shank C<1> to an arm C' attached to an armature D pivoted at d to a bracket F. A spring d' on the armature normally makes contact with a screw d' on an insulated plate D', and a spring C<3> keeps the armature out of contact with the polepieces e of electromagnets E above. Wires x, x<1> from a battery pass down a channel in the handle A, and are connected to the coils E and to the plate D', and, when the circuit is closed, the part C vibrates. Clockwork or other mechanism may be used to actuate the part C. Electricity is administered along with the rolling and tapping action by pressing a button which completes, through a contactpiece g<1>, a circuit comprising a wire x<2> for the plate D' and a wire x<3> leading to the arms B', the rollers B', and the striking part, through connections with the armature and coils E, serving as electrodes ; or the rollers may be insulated and serve as the electrodes ; or strikers or parts of a striker may be insulated to serve the same purpose.
Patent GB-189922590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pivoted Ship and Deckhouse Lights.
Inventor: SHAW JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 22,590. Shaw, J., and Grantham, J. Nov. 13. Cabin and deck lights.-Figs. 2 and 4 show crosssections of a side or deckhouse light. The flanged ring A is riveted to the plating of the side or deckhouse, and has a spigot projecting through it. To it is bolted a casing D which includes the glass frame &c. The bolts securing the casing D may be placed in position in the frame A before it is riveted on, or the frame A may be slotted to allow the bolts to be inserted afterwards. The glass is secured in the frame C by a screwed ring G, and the frame C is mounted on vertical trunnions in the frame B, to which is secured a pair of studs E projecting through the casing D and provided with wing-nuts. If the glass is to be opened, the nuts are slackened back and the frame B pushed outwards. The glass frame C is then swung into the desired position, in which it is held by screwing up the wing-nuts. When closed, a tight joint is made by an india-rubber ring H.
Patent GB-189923076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Arrangement of Fire Bars for Boiler and other Furnaces, Domestic Fire Grates and the like.
Inventor: HOUGH JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 23,076. Hough, J. Nov. 20. Firebars.-Bars for domestic grates and the like are connected and arranged as shown, with V-shaped spaces between them, the inclined faces of the bars being preferably perforated, as shown.
Patent GB-190002756-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Fixing Handles to Files and other analogous Hand Tools.
Inventor: MORGAN JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 2756. Morgan, J. H. Feb. 12. Handles, ferrules for.-The ferrule F for file and other tool handles is fixed to the handle by projections f<2 >or by spikes f<3>.
Patent GB-190003239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Food Products.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-02-19
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 3239. Allison, C. A., [American Compressed Food Co.]. Feb. 19. Parcelling food preparations, tea, &c.-A special food preparation is pressed into tablets or cakes which are then wrapped in waterproof material and are packed, together with tea or other beverage, in tins, which are then sealed.
Patent GB-190015305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparel Corsets.
Inventor: WADE ALZIRA HEWITT
Filed: 1900-08-28
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 15,305. Wade, [nÚe Cowardin], A. H., and Mead, [nÚe Rowley], M. R. Aug. 28. Corsets.-A corset is made so that it can be worn with either side outwards. It is made in sections a, b, c, d, e, f, Fig. 2, some of which are attached to the others bv a number of horizontallyarranged elastic strips h, i, and the elasticity of the corset is preferably further increased by the use of an elastic lace k. The corset may be fastened by buttons p, Fig. 4, on the section b, which are engaged with buttonholes o in the section a, but other means of fastening may be employed. Each button p is attached to the corset by a tape q, which is sewn beneath a flat braid r. When the corset is reversed in wear, the buttons p are pushed through the vertical holes s, so as to be available for use on the other side of the corset. The corset may be provided with shoulder straps, parts l of which are made of elastic fabric and are provided with buttons m which engage with buttonholes n.
Patent GB-190022606-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Chemically Consolidating the Active Material of Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: MUELLER THEODOR
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 22,606. M³ller, T. Dec. 11. Secondary batteries.-A material to serve as a cement or binding-agent for the active material is made by dissolving anthracene, preferably in boil. ing glacial acetic acid, until a concentrated solution is obtained. This solution is cooled, and an oxide or other compound of lead is added to it until it is saturated ; the product is filtered and diluted with alcohol or ether, and is then mixed with the material to be rendered active to form a paste. The use of this binding-agent allows of the plates being formed immediately, without previous solidification in acid.
Patent GB-190023478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Reducing Valves.
Inventor: WARING JOHN BURGER
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 23,478. Waring, J. B., and Fox, H. L. Dec. 22. Regulators.-A reducing-valve for fluids, such as air, under high pressure, is shown in transverse and longitudinal section in Figs. 1 and 2. The casing 1 has flanged heads 4, 5 bolted to it, so as to secure a soft metal packing-ring 8 between a distancepiece 7 and the seat 3. The seat is fitted with vertical guides for the sliding main valve 10, which is firmly secured by a bar 15 to the rod 14 of a piston 13. The opening in the seat is pointed, so that the passageway for the fluid is very gradually opened. A passage 21 from the lowpressure side of the valve leads to a chamber 18 containing a combined piston 19 and D-valve 20, which are pulled upwards by an adjustable spring 25. When the pressure increases on the lowpressure side, the piston 19 and D-valve descend, and the underside of the piston 13 is connected through the passage 23 to the exhaust 24, and the descent of the piston 13 closes the main valve. The parts of the valve can be readily separated to facilitate repairing.
Patent GB-190101072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Automatically Producing Compressed Medicated Air for Medicinal Purposes.
Inventor: EILERTSEN LUCIEN
Filed: 1901-01-16
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 1072. Eilertsen, L. Jan. 16. Vaporizers; fumigating.-Relates to apparatus for producing compressed medicated air. Compressed air from a reservoir B is passed through a tube a, and is heated by a platinum &c. wire c through which an electric current is passed, the current being regulated by a rheostat C. The air is medicated by liquid received from a reservoir L through a tube M<1>, N<1> fitted with a pinching-device R, R<1> operated by a lever s and spring Q to regulate the supply. A tube P leading to the top of the vessel L maintains even pressure above and below the liquid. The tube a is mounted in a handle F. In a modified arrangement, the heating- coil c is replaced by a short length of platinum tube forming a section of the air tube, and the reservoir for the liquid is enclosed in the handle, the liquid being forced up into the tube a by the pressure of the air.
Patent GB-190103255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Device to be Used as a Time Register
Inventor: GARLAND HERBERT
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 3255. Garland, H. Feb. 15. Medicine time indicators. -A time register, for application to medicine bottles, consists of a cardboard, paper, &c. tablet a on which a clock dial e is printed or impressed. Indicating- hands f, g may be provided, or the time may be marked off on the dial. The tablet is attached to the bottle by adhesive material, or by a loop of string, or it may be bent to form a collar c to fit over the neck, in which case the collar is backed by an absorbent washer to retain the drippings. The hands f and g may be painted with luminous paint. An extension on which advertisements &c. are printed may be folded round the bottle.
Patent GB-190108546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating by Means of Petroleum and other Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: MEISSNER OSKAR
Filed: 1901-04-25
Granted: 1902-04-25
Abstract: 8546. Meissner, O., and Richter, M. April 25. Vapour stoves.- Relates to an apparatus to be attached to an ordinary furnace or stove so that it may be heated by means of petroleum and other liquid fuel. The liquid is contained in a receptacle outside the furnace or stove and raised about 1 to 2 meters above the burner. It flows down a tube t, at the lower end of which is an air vessel w or pressure regulator. It then escapes through a fine nozzle k to a tube m, which is initially heated by spirit or placed in a trough s beneath. The vaporized oil escapes through a series of narrow orifices l, and is ignited, the flames being distributed by a number of cross-ribs r carried by a frame b. The flames then pass through the usual flues by the aid of a suitable draught.
Patent GB-190119518-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Securing Ladies' Hats in Position.
Inventor: LANCASTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 19,518. Lancaster, F. W., and Brearey, r. Oct. 1. Appliances for securing to head.-Two appliances 6, Figs. 1 and 3, adapted to be slid through guides 3 into and out of the hair are preferably provided. The appliance 6 may consist of one or more prongs of double U-shaped wire connected by a U-shaped piece at the bottom.
Patent GB-190122096-A (GB)
Title: A Match Box
Inventor: PARKER EUSTACE GEORGE
Filed: 1901-11-02
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 22,096. Parker, E. G. Nov. 2. Match-striking surfaces.-Match boxes are provided with a striking-surface or setting of stone, rock, slate, or other similar material different to that of the box.
Patent GB-190122404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spindle Apparatus for Spinning or like Machines
Filed: 1901-11-06
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 22,404. Coulthard & Co., T., and Coulthard, T. Nov. 6. Spindle apparatus for ring and traveller frames &c. The spindle holder 1 is provided with an enlargement 2, which engages with the underside of the rail 7, and it is clamped in the rail by means of a nut 6, on the upper side thereof. The oil cup 4 is screwed into the lower end of the holder, and contains a fixed or removable tube 8 for containing oil. The holding-down hook 11 projects upwards from a plate or ring 12, which is pivoted to the nut 6 as shown, the projecting end of the plate normally holding the hook in its operative position and serving as a handle for disengaging the hook when desired.
Patent GB-190122415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Wardrobes, Hanging Cupboards and the like
Inventor: LEBUS HARRIS
Filed: 1901-11-06
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 22,415. Labus, H., and Lebus, S. Nov. 6. Wardrobes; clothes - hanging hooks. - Clothes hooks b are fixed at each side of one or more frames a, pivoted at the centres c, c<1> to the top and bottom of the wardrobe. Figs. 4, 5, and 6 show a suitable form of pivot and socket or bearing.
Patent GB-190122633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chutes.
Inventor: MCCABE WILLIAM LEGGETT
Filed: 1901-11-09
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 22,633. McCabe, W. L. Nov. 9. Shoots. -Fig. 2 shows a front view of a shoot in which the sides d are free to move laterally to press against, and thus brake, the descent of goods. The sides e at the top are pivoted atf and hinged at d<1> to the lower sides d. These are fitted with lateral and sliding bars g connected b y ropes passing over pulleys i, so that by means of pulley tackle l, the sides can be approximated. The bars g are accommodated in the hollow bottom o f the shoot.
Patent GB-190207113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Excavators for Trenches and other Purposes.
Inventor: GLOVER JAMES
Filed: 1902-03-24
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 7113. Glover, J. March 24. Excavating. -Relates to an excavator for trenches, cuttings, and the like, applicable also for trimmiug embankments. The apparatus is supported for the most partion the solid ground in advance of the excavation. It consists of a platform A, preferably of a width greater than that of the proposed trench and having upright members, some of the bracings of which are shown at a'. On this platform is carried a framework B capable of lateral adjustment by a winch R and having upright members b similar to those on the platform A. A rigid bucket guide D is pivoted at C, an 1 can be raised or lowered by a winch F. This guide is curved at its lower end, as shown, and is fitted with a trolley H, which carries the bucket G. The details of this part of the device are shown in Fig. 4. A plate h<1> on the trolley forms the back of the bucket, which is pivoted to it, and it is also provided with a bridle h<2> to which wheels h<3> are attached. The arrangements are such that, so long as the tension is on the rope K, the bucket is kept closed, but, when the axle of the wheels h<3> is engaged by a catch N and the tension relaxed, the bucket opens and discharges its contents into a shoot, or into a wagon P, which can be moved sideways on a platform of its own. The upper part of the guide D may extend beyond the pivot C, and the extension may be curved so as to facilitate the discharge of the contents of the bucket. The guide D, which is capable of lateral adjustment, may also be made so that buckets can circulate round it, as in a dredger. It may be supported by the arm of a crane, instead of by the uprights b.