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Patent GB-189730430-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Holding Labels and other Articles on Cycles.
Inventor: WIGNALL FRANK GRAFTON
Filed: 1897-12-23
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 30,430. Grafton-Wignall, F. Dec. 23. L a b e l holders.- A curved plate a is attached by a clip e to the bar b of a cycle. A visiting card may be slipped into the curved edges c of the plate. A hinged or sliding coverplate may be provided for the card, and may be made in a box-form to contain matches, cigarettes, a small mirror, or other articles of use to the rider.
Patent GB-189800520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Cylinder Draining and Back Pressure Relief Valve Apparatus.
Inventor: RICKABY ALFRED AUSTIN
Filed: 1898-01-07
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 520. Rickaby, A. A. Jan. 7. Cylinders, draining.-Consists primarily of a construction of automatic cylinder drain valves. The spindles of the valves F, F<1> abut one against the other, and the valve for draining each end of the cylinder is opened by the steam pressure in the other end. The valve seats are fitted with buffer washers so that the valves work noiselessly. A cock C is provided for enabling the piping connected to the branch D to be blown through when desired.
Patent GB-189807890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: FOSTER HERBERT ANDERTON
Filed: 1898-04-02
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 7890. Foster, H. A., and Holroyd, W. April 2. Pile fabrics.-In double pile fabrics woven face to face the cut pile loops B, B<1> are tied in by the ordinary ground warp threads C, D in conjunction with the picks of weft A, A<1> in the manner shown. Instead of the double ground tied together by the weft threads, as shown, each fabric may have only a single ground.
Patent GB-189809682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Straining Paper Pulp and like Materials.
Inventor: SANGUINETTI HERBERT
Filed: 1898-04-27
Granted: 1899-04-27
Abstract: 9682. Sanguinetti, H., and Sanguinetti, P. H. April 27. Strainers.-Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications No. 7932, A.D. 1885, and No. 9126, A.D. 1892. The strainer is made in sections according to the number of blades in the fan, the sections being caused to overlap on the edges of the fan blades and secured thereto by screw bolts. At the delivery end of the strainer, the plates are held between a flange on the part b<6> aud the end of the fan, while at the opposite end they are held by bolts between an outwardly-directed flange on the strainer and a clamping-ring b<8>. The bearings for the central shaft are placed outside the vat, so as not to be acted upon by the chemicals employed, and the india-rubber connections k between the oscillating strainer and the vat &c. are secured in position by clamping- straps and screw bolts. The end a<3> of the delivery chamber is made removable, and is secured in position by bolts.
Patent GB-189810087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Conveying Apparatus.
Filed: 1898-05-03
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 10,087. Wise, W. L., [Krotz, A. S.]. May 3. Coin and small-parcel transferring apparatus.- An electric conveying- system for this purpose is applicable also for conveying p u r p o s e s generally. The carriage, which runs continuously round an elevated track, automatically picking up and dropping parcel baskets, consists of a pair of rails c, Fig. 4, connecting two swivelling wheel trucks, of which the forward one carries an electric motor d. When the carriage, carrying a basket, reaches one of the intermediate stations, projections on the basket strike the abutments p<11>, Fig. 7, and are retained by springs p<5>, a strip similar to g<5>, Fig. 4, having previously turned the arm g<3> and raised a catch, allowing the basket to slide off the rails c and drop on the rails o<3> of the elevator. The latter is held in the raised position shown, by a detent, which is released as the carriage passes, allowing the elevator to descend by the weight of the basket on it. In picking up a basket from the elevator, the tapered ends of the rails c engage the hooks m<3> of the basket, at the same time driving it forwards, so that the projections at its front end clear the abutments p<11>, projections o<4> preventing the basket from being carried beyond the elevator until it is entirely on the carrier. Fig. 4 represents the receiving-station. The baskets are there removed from the carrier by projections n<5>, and drop on rails n<1>, n<2>, one being lower than the other to facilitate the removal of the basket. In a modification, the basket is dropped on a carriage running on inclined transverse rails, a catch being at the same time released which allows the carriage to run down the incline. In passing through a station, the arm g<3> is always depressed to move the catch which retains baskets on the carrier. In modifications, the equivalent catch is moved only when a basket has to be delivered. The motor d takes its current across two conductors, which may be the rails a, on which the carrier runs, or may be separate therefrom. The outer track is continuous, and is connected to one pole of a battery or other electric supply, the other pole being connected through a rheostat to a conductor connected at every intermediate station by an automatic contact to the inner track, each of such contacts being broken when the corresponding basket elevator leaves its highest position. The inner track may be in insulated sections, of which some are inclined, the apparatus and connections being so arranged that the current to be obtained in each section is proportional to the work to be done there. A switch is provided at the receiving-station, by which the carriage can be started in the event of all the elevator contacts being broken.
Patent GB-189813632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Permutation Locks.
Inventor: STAMMEL HUBERT
Filed: 1898-06-18
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 13,632. Stammel, H. June 18. Locks, permutation.-The lock consists of a casing b, detachably connected to a plate a, a number of discs c, and a bolt s. Each disc has a socket n, with a slot, the sockets being nested in one another and the slots brought into register to allow the passage of a lug S<1> on the bolt. Each disc has a ring d with a number of depressions d<1> and a number of apertures o, each aperture corresponding to a letter &c. on the circumference. Each disc has a pin i opposite the slot in the socket, and any required combination is formed by coupling the discs and rings by means of the pins i and apertures o, the necessary letters &c. being placed over the pins. The discs are then placed in the casing and the latter attached to the plate a, the bolt being passed through a keyhole slot in the end plate of the casing. Slots are provided in the casing to read the combination, and spring pins b<1> are provided to temporarily hold each disc in position by engaging one of the depressions d' in the rings. The lock shown is applicable to cycles, the plate a being secured to the front fork &c. and the bolt engaging an eye on the rim, but the plate a may be secured to any suitable article and the bolt made of a bow or other shape to suit the application.
Patent GB-189814186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Boats, Ships, and the like.
Inventor: BETTIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-06-27
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 14,186. Bettis, W. June 27. Driving-gear for screw propellers.-Fig. 1 shows a cross-section of a boat in which a wind motor is utilized to drive a screw propeller, but the invention is equally applicable to ships. The motor a<1> has hinged vanes a<2>, which can be adjusted by means of the hand-gear shown, and is mounted on a horizontal shaft 8 geared to the tubular vertical shaft d. This shaft can be geared by means of a clutch to the bevel-wheel c<1> in gear with a similar one on the propeller shaft. A vane m causes the motor to face the wind.
Patent GB-189817015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Wrought Iron or Steel Blanks for the Spokes of the Wheels of Railway Carriages and Wagons and in Machinery to be used in the said Manufacture.
Inventor: LONES JABEZ
Filed: 1898-08-06
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 17,015. Lones, J., and Holden, E., [trading as Lones, Vernon, & Holden]. Aug. 6. Rolling.-Blanks for forming the spokes of railway carriage and wagon wheels are rolled in grooved and recessed rolls to produce the thickened ends a, Fig. 14, and, if desired, a thickened middle portion f<2>, which, when the blank is bent to shape, forms the crown. The thickened ends are then upset, welded, and otherwise suitably finished to form the boss, the addition of the usual welding-pieces being unnecessary owing to the thickening of the blank ends on each side. The rolls, Fig. 16, which have a number of grooves, are geared together and are recessed at d in the finishing-groove to form the thickened ends. A recess h may be provided to form the thickened middle portions, the bar being rolled into a number of undivided blanks. A guide is provided to ensure the blanks leaving the rolls. When back rolling is employed, the rolls are gapped as shown at r, Fig. 20, and have a number of grooves to gradually impart the required shape. A bar sufficient to form two blanks is inserted in the gap from the side A, the rolls again returning it to the front partially shaped. The process is repeated through successive grooves till one end is formed into a blank, when the bar is reversed and the second blank formed.
Patent GB-189820230-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliances for Fixing Posts and Rails and other like Structures.
Inventor: COLE JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-16
Granted: 1899-11-16
Abstract: 20,230. Cole, J., and Cole, W. N. Nov. 16. Ventilating mines.- Posts, rails, and other like structures for bratticing &c. are fixed, without mortising, by means of an appliance such as that shown in Fig. 3, which is adapted to be secured to the standard or post and has sockets to receive the cross-bars or rails. Modifications of the appliance are described in which the cross-bars may be held at any angle, and in which it is adapted to facilitate their removal, and to fit those of a round section.
Patent GB-189823294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Window Casements and Casement Frames.
Inventor: MOSELEY JAMES WARD
Filed: 1898-11-05
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 23,294. Moseley, J. W. Nov. 5. Windows.-The casement B is mounted on central vertical pivots E carried by ribbed angleiron brackets C pivoted to the frame A, and can be reversed for the purpose of cleaning the outside, or it can be held open by a stay rod G, as shown, for the purpose of ventilation. A stop L comes in contact with the bracket when the casement is swung back, and a spring I, carrying a stud projecting through a hole in the bracket, bears against the casement, and tends to keep it in line with the bracket. The stiles, rails, and brackets are of special weatherproof shapes as shown in horizontal section in Fig. 4, and in vertical sections in Figs. 5, 6, and 7. As applied to fanlights or transom windows, the brackets or links swing on upper horizontal pivots, and are pivoted to the centres of the sash stiles. Quadrants pivoted to the sash slide through guide-slots in the frame. The casements may be mounted in sliding sashes or frames.
Patent GB-189826544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckles.
Inventor: BEEGLEMYER EDITH EVELYN
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 26,544. Beeglemeyer, E. E. Dec. 15. Buckles.-When a buckle is sewn to a narrow strap on a garment, it is sometimes pulled aside by the tension and the strap crowded into one corner. To obviate this, the base bar is formed with one or more holes a, recesses c, or hookshaped lugs e with which the stitches are engaged.
Patent GB-189907613-A (GB)
Title: A Bicycle Pedal.
Inventor: GARCIA RAPHAEL BURBANO
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 7613. Garcia, R. B., and Kabisch, C. F. April 11. Pedals for bicycles. The pedal pin B, which is attached to the crank A, is surrounded by a sleeve C mounted upon ball bearings 10,12. A stirrup D, for the reception of the rider's foot, is suspended from the sleeve C, and consists of a bottom member 14 and side arms 15 provided with extensions 16which are apertured so as to receive projections 16<a> from the ends of the sleeve C. Screws &c. 17 secure the stirrup to the sleeve. A cap 18 encloses the outer end of the sleeve. By this arrangement power may be applied on both the up and down stroke of the pedal, and the device may also act in the same way as a variable-throw crank.
Patent GB-189908258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Microtomes.
Inventor: DARWIN HORACE
Filed: 1899-04-19
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 8258. Darwin, H., and Wayne, M. J. April 19. Microtomes.-Relates to the form in which the rocking arm d carrying the specimen s is mounted on movable pivots at d<1> on an arm c ; this arm is carried on fixed pivots at b<1>, and the other end is slowly raised by a screw f, so as to advance the pivots d<1> and feed the specimen towards the razor. As shown in Figs. 6 and 6<x>, the pivots both at d<1> and b<1> consist of double surfaces d<1>, d<2> and b<1>, b<2>, preferably at a right-angle, against which work knife edges formed by the semicircular pieces c<1>, c<2>, in different planes, on the arm c. The arm d is rocked, against the action of its springj, by a cord k fixed to a reciprocating handle l, passing round a pulley k<2>, and attached to a split ring k<1> which turns stiffly on the arm d and so allows adjustment. Each stroke of the handle, by means of a pawl m and ratchet-wheel g, lifts the arm c, and feeds the specimen, but, to ensure that the specimen does not strike the razor in returning, an oppositelvacting pawl o partially turns back the screw f in the return stroke. The effective strokes of the two pawls are regulated by cams which lift the pawls out of action for as much of the movement as is necessary. The specimen holder r has a cupshaped end for receiving a hemisphere u through a hole in which a headed screw passes. The specimen can thus be turned on its axis as required, and then clamped by a nut w.
Patent GB-189912187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Spinning and Doubling Cotton and other Fibrous Materials.
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 12,187. Bobson & Barlow and Rushton, T. H. June 12. Flyer frames.-Improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 17,389, A.D. 1898. The movement of the shaft K in one direction is governed by a chain H<2> secured to a pulley or block H<1>, which is gradually rotated so as to unwind the chain from the pulley H<1> as the winding of the cops proceeds. In Fig. 1, a pinion on the axle of the block engages with a toothed quadrant F governed by a cam G, which is intermittently rotated by means of a chain B<1> connected with the intermittently-rotating lifting motion shaft E. In order to prevent unequal wear on the break pads, the axles B carrying them are reciprocated in their frames C by means of arms A' projecting from a rod A which is traversed by any suitable means.
Patent GB-189913336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw-wrenches or Spanners.
Inventor: CULLIGAN FRANCIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 13,336. Culligan, F. J. June 27. Spanners; combination tools. - The stem d of the upper jaw is adjusted in the hollow handle a by a toothed wheel e engaging wit h teeth on the stem. The wheel is turned by a handle f hinged i n t h e middle so as to fold up. The handle may carry a pin to enter one of a series of holes h. The end d<3> of the stem d is formed as a screwdriver.
Patent GB-189916067-A (GB)
Title: Process for Converting Dialkylrhodamines into their Alkyl Esters.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 16,067. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Aug. 5. Dyes, artificial.-Dialkylrhodamines are converted into their alkyl esters by heating the bases with an alphyl sulphonic alkyl ester, such as p-toluenesulphonic methyl ester or ethylbenzene sulphonic ester at 100‹ C. for about two hours. The ester is best separated by pulverizing the product of the foregoing reaction, which is regarded as a sulphonate of a dialkylrhodamine alkyl ester, dissolving it in alcohol, heating the solution with sodium acetate, filtering, precipitating by common salt solution, dissolving the precipitate in hot water and sodium acetate, filtering, and re-precipitating with hydrochloric acid. Diethylrhodamine base and dimethylrhodamine base are used in the examples given in the Specification.
Patent GB-189917689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Evaporating Brine.
Filed: 1899-09-01
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 17,689. Duff, E. J., and United Alkali Co. Sept. 1. Evaporating brine; heating, special means for; liquids, preliminarily heating.-Consists in effecting the preliminary heating of the brine by means of the steam given off in the evaporator itself. For this purpose the brine on its way to the still is made to pass through a tubular heater b<2>, preferably situated in the upper part of the evaporator A. The brine so heated is either run through the pipe e into the evaporator at a', or is first run through the pipes e, f into settling-tanks. The water of condensation formed is collected on an inclined plate g, which extends partly across the evaporator and from it is conveyed to the exterior of the evaporator. In the evaporator the brine is caused to pass through a tubular chamber, which is surrounded by a belt A<2>, into which and around the tubes steam or the exhaust gases from gas engines is or are passed through the pipe a'. The evaporation is preferably effected under reduced pressure.
Patent GB-189918353-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for Casting Cement Pipes.
Inventor: KIELBERG CARL JOHAN
Filed: 1899-09-11
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 18,353. Kielberg, C. J. Sept. 11. Moulding cement pipes.-Cement pipes for drains &c. are formed in a mould consisting of a two-part external portion a and an internal core b. The cylinder a is placed on a wooden pallet e, and is locked in position. The cement is then filled into the mould, and the core b turned so as to be worked upwards through the cement by the action of the spiral flanged. A horizontal portion d<1> of the flange smooths off the upper end of the pipe when the core has worked its way to the top. The moulded pipe in the casing a is transferred on the pallet e to the drying-yard, and the casing a is then removed, leaving the pipe to dry on the pallet.
Patent GB-189920533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumps.
Inventor: GREGOR ROBERT MC
Filed: 1899-10-13
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 20,533. McGregor, R. Oct. 13. Delivery, regulating; bucket-pumps.-The pump casing A is divided by a plate B into two compartments, the lower connected to the supply and the upper to the discharge. Two or more cylinders are mounted in the plate B, and their pistons are so connected, as by the rocking lever K, that when one is discharging another is always drawing, a continuous discharge being thus obtained. The casing is hinged at Q, and may be emptied when turned over through the valves S and T.
Patent GB-190004158-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mode of and Apparatus for Manufacturing Metallic Caps, Cups, and similarly shaped Articles.
Inventor: LACHMAN MAURICE
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 4158. Lachman, M., and Fischer, W. C. March 5. Drawing; shearing.- A metallic cap or cup is made by cupping a blank by a punch c entering a die a. The excess metal is cut off from the blank by a cutter f, which, together with the punch, is carried by the plunger b of a press &c. A spring ejector d removes the cap from the punch as it leaves the die, or the caps may be successively pressed out through a bottomless die. The combined operations ensure the cap being drawn to the required gauge and cut to the required size.
Patent GB-190008177-A (GB)
Title: Improved Venetian Blind
Inventor: GAUNTLETT GUS
Filed: 1900-05-03
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 8177. Gauntlett, G. May 3. Window blinds.-Relates to venetian blinds. The laths are made with slots at the ends so that they can be removed without un-threading the cords. The pulleys A, B over which the operating- cords run are screwed on the underside of the top board to facilitate putting up and taking down.
Patent GB-190011006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Secondary Electric Batteries.
Inventor: ARVID REUTHERDAHL
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 11,006. Lake, H. H., [Reuterdahl, A.]. June 16. Secondary batteries.-The electrodes are each made up of a frame, shown in front view in Fig. 1 and in end view in Fig. 2, consisting of four bars A, B, C, D, which may be made of non-conducting material, preferably cedar, and are joined together as shown. On this frame, but separated from it by a strip of wood H, is placed a bar E of lead provided with parallel rods G, which pass through holes in the pieces H, A, C and through a strip of wood I, and their lower ends are then clinched into heads d to hold the whole in place. Two perforated plates J, of celluloid or the like, are slid into grooves in the pieces A, B, C, D, one plate lying on each side of the rod G. The plates J serve to hold the active material in place. A compound plate, formed of several plates such as are shown in Fig. 1, is also described. The bars G may be of any suitable shape, plain, corrugated, cross-shaped in horizontal section, &c. Several of these plates, arranged side by side, may be suspended in a battery jar U, Fig. 14, by screwthreaded rods 0 and nuts Q. R, S, T. Washers P of insulating-material are placed on the rods O between the plates. The frame A, B, C, D, or the plates J, or both, may be made of conducting- material.
Patent GB-190022673-A (GB)
Title: System of Apparatus for Luminous Advertising.
Inventor: CONTI JAMES TIBURCE FELIX
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 22,673. Conti, J. T. F. May 12, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Advertising. - Luminous advertisements are formed by a series of illuminated points constituted by uncovered apertures in an internallyilluminated panel, or by electric lamps. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, a panel (not shown), having a series of apertures covered by transparent prisms or plates, is fitted in front of a case which is illuminated from within. Behind the apertures are a series of corresponding shutters, as shown, some of which are grouped together by connecting- rods a, and which are actuated from crank shafts d through connecting-rods b. Each crank shaft is connected with one of a series of levers f terminating in rollers g, on which cams on a spring drum h bear to operate certain shutters in succession, and thus form the desired luminous advertisements or characters as the drum rotates under the control of an escapement, as shown, operated by hand or by clockwork. By suitably grouping the shutters the movements are simplified.
Patent GB-190105009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garden Hose Reels.
Inventor: DARRAH HENRY MOSTYN
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1902-03-08
Abstract: 5009. Darrah, H. M. March 9. Hose reels.-A garden hose reel is shown in Fig. 1. The barrel D is mounted on the hollow axle F, and has a slot G through which and the hollow axle the end of the hose passes. The flanges J are notched so that they may receive the inlet end of the hose pipe when not in use, and the pulley L is flanged and notched so that it may receive the delivery end of the hose when not in use. To allow of rotation of the de'ivery nozzles, the loose sleeve N is employed, or a swivel joint may be provided in the hollow axle to connect the hose piping. The reel bas handles and wheels.