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Patent GB-189725608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnaces.
Inventor: REED JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-11-04
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 25,608. Reed, J. Nov. 4. Smoke-consuming; firebars.-Air under natural or forced draught is supplied to hollow or tubular firebars and discharged into the furnace where required. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, as applied to a steam-boiler furnace. Air, entering the firebars A, passes through the box B below the bridge and returns to the front by a pair of conduits C arranged in the ashpit or otherwise, for discharge from the arched receiver E'. The passage of the air may be assisted by steam jets from nozzles G. In a modification, air under pressure is supplied from a trunk, transverse to the furnace front, to a box which is constructed upon the lower surface of the dead-plate and into which the firebars open. The course of the air through the conduits and firebars may be reversed. Air may be supplied direct from the bars to the flues through an adjustable grating B' situated in the box below the firebridge.
Patent GB-189728047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair Combs.
Inventor: DIVER ANNIE KELSALL
Filed: 1897-11-29
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 28,047. Diver, A. K. Nov. 29. Combs, hair.- The edges of the teeth are scalloped or made of irregular form to retain the comb in the hair.
Patent GB-189801995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bed-plates for Beating Engines for Use in the Manufacture of Paper.
Inventor: MAXFIELD FRED EUGENE
Filed: 1898-01-25
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 1995. Maxfield, F. E., and Lovejoy, E. W. Jan. 25. Pulping-engines.-Figs. 1 and 4 show plans of bed-plates. In Fig. 1, the plates are bent at the centre x<2> and also at points x<1> between the centre and each end, the length of the blades between the ends and the bends x<1> being greater and having a greater inclination to the base line x-x than the part between the bends x<1> and the centre. In Fig. 4, the plates are bent twice between the centre and each end.
Patent GB-189802748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Water Gauges.
Inventor: ROBIN FREDERICK ALEXANDER GARI
Filed: 1898-02-03
Granted: 1899-02-03
Abstract: 2748. Robin, F. A. G., and Waller, T. N. Feb. 3. Gauge-glass fittings.-The glass tube A is surrounded by a larger tube or tubes C and by a slotted metal guard F. In the tube C a liquid, such as glycerine, is placed and kept under a pressure which bears a certain proportion to the pressure in the generator. For this purp os e, the pipe Y leads to a cylinder M having a lower part O of greater diameter than the upper part N. In this cylinder works a piston-rod S having two pistons T and U V. A pipe X communicates with the generator and with the space between the pistons. Leakage of steam or glycerine into the wrong cylinder is prevented by escape holes R in the space between the two parts of the double piston U V. The Provisional Specification describes means, actuated from the piston-rod, for closing the cocks if either glass breaks.
Patent GB-189802813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Lawn Tennis or other Racquets.
Inventor: MURTON HENRY ANGUS
Filed: 1898-02-03
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 2813. Murton, H. A. Feb. 3. Racquet presses.-Relates to improvements in the presses described in Specification No. 5800, A.D. 1885. The press has four cross-arms a, at the end of each of which is a slot b wherein a screw d can slide. The screw forms a pivot for the clamping-jaw c, through a screwed lug on which passes the clamping-screw f. The faces of the frame and jaw that come in contact with the racquet are provided with pieces of cloth g.
Patent GB-189811788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sticks of Sealing Wax, and the like.
Inventor: LAMBERT ISIDORE
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 11,788. Lambert, I. May 24. Drawings to Specification. Resins and resinous compounds.-Sticks of sealing wax, lac, wax, &c. used in cabinet-making &c. are provided with one or more wicks.
Patent GB-189814046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres for Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: BRIDGEWATER HENRY O'CONNOR
Filed: 1898-06-24
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 14,046. Bridgewater, H. O'C. June 24. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Relates to tyres formed by enclosing a series of rubber balls or air bags in an outer cover. The balls A, shown in Figs. 1 and 2, are solutioned to a canvas lining C, which is solutioned to a metal or similar plate B attached by projections B' to the rim b. An outer strip D may be also employed, and the whole is enclosed by a cover c, the edges of which are secured to the rim by wires c' or otherwise. The lining C may be replaced by providing each ball with a strip which loops over the plate B. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, each ball has a projection A' adapted to thread on to the plate B, and in a further modification the projections may take in slots in the plate.
Patent GB-189821482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for Steam Boilers applicable for Burning Wood Chips or Wood Refuse as Fuel.
Inventor: SHEPHERD ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 21,482. Shepherd, A., and Steevenson, J. E. Oct. 12. Steam - generator furnaces; waste from wood - working, supplying.-An enlarged furnace with an inclined grate, for burning wood-chips and saw-mill refuse, is arranged in front of a boiler of the Lancashire or similar type, as shown in Fig. 2, or below the firebox of a boiler of the locomotive type as shown in Fig. 5. The wood refuse is charged into a hopper F, with a hinged flap G, which forms a shoot for discharging it into the furnace. Air is supplied to the ashpit through the passages E, E.
Patent GB-189902744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: NICODEMI CHARLES
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2744. Nicodemi, C. Feb. 7. Motor road vehicles.-The driving-mechanism is arranged in the front portion of the vehicle, the disposition of the parts being such as to enable the driver to watch their operation without leaving his seat. The vehicle is shown in Fig. 1. The motor M is a two-cylinder hydrocarbon motor with a four-phase cycle, and is provided with two flywheels N to each of which is attached a drum O. Two pairs of pulleys are mounted on the shaft T, and are driven by belts from the drums 0, the belts being controlled by levers and forks so as to vary the speed or throw one or both cylinders out of action. The driving-shaft is independent of the vehicle frame, which is tubular, and the seat portion is jointed at its front end to the frame and rests upon rear suspension springs. A water reservoir Z, provided with radiator or cooling devices Z<1>, supplies water to a small turbine or rotary pump, driven by friction from one of the flywheels N, from which the water is forced into the jackets of the cylinder and the exhaust valve and their passages. Ignition is effected by means of the incandescent burner k, fed from the reservoir l at the rear. The carburetter n is supplied from the reservoir m. The multiple lubricator o distributes lubricant to the various parts. The speed-regulating device is shown in Fig. 7. The exhaust-valve rods are operated by levers p<1>, q<1>, provided with rollers r, s, actuated by cams t, u. The ball governor w fixed upon the shaft v<3> displaces the sleeve y when the speed increases, so that the cam t escapes first from the roller r and the cam u from the roller s afterwards. By this means the cylinder is thrown out of action, and the other afterwards if the speed still increases. There are two brakes, one a hand-brake which applies shoes a<2> to the rear wheels, and the other a foot-brake which brakes on the rim of one of the driving-pulleys. Steering is effected by means of a lever or hand-wheel, and reversal may be provided for by an open driving-belt acting on a fixed pulley on the shaft T.
Patent GB-189902937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Back Pedal Brakes and Coasters for Cycles.
Inventor: HINCKLEY FREDERICK PERRY
Filed: 1899-02-09
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2937. Hinckley, F. P., and McDevitt, J Feb. 9. Clutches.-Relates to free-wheel clutches and back-pedalling brakes, and is shown as applied to a bicycle. The chain-wheel G turns on a ring E screwed on the hub, and is kept in place by plugs H, fitted in radial holes E" in the ring E, the ends of which engage a groove in the inner surface of the chain-wheel. The ring is formed with clutch surfaces, and clutch balls working between such surfaces and the chain-wheel groove serve to lock the parts during forward driving. The holes E" communicate with the clutch grooves, so that, in assembling the parts, the clutch balls are introduced through the holes and the plugs are inserted before the clutch is screwed on the hub. According to the Provisional Specification, the clutch balls are kept up to their work by a spring, and a slide is arranged to keep the brake out of action.
Patent GB-189905770-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Stamping Out Cards, Cardboard, and the like.
Inventor: KRAUSE KARL
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 5770. Krause, K. March 16. Cutting-machines for cardboard &c.-Relates to means for cutting out blanks of cardboard for boxes, cards, &c. with bevelled edges and rounded corners. The cutters M<3> for the sides and the cutters M<5>, M' for the corners are mounted on springs F<3>, F<5>, F', and are pressed outwards by inclines on the presser-block P to give the required bevel. The corner cutters are mounted in advance of the side cutters, or vice versÔ.
Patent GB-189910779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Composite Printing Plates.
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 10,779. Lake, H. H., [Cottrell & Sons Co., C. B.]. May 23. Electrotype. - A printing-plate comprising an etched plate a and an electrotpye b, Fig. 2, is obtained by electrolytically depositing metal over the surface of the electrotype mould and over the back of the plate a, previously arranged in position within the body of the mould. The composite printing-plate is backed with metal h, and finished in the ordinary way. The mould is prepared by locking up in a chase e the types c and a blank block d, laying the etched plate a loosely upon the block, and then taking a cast in wax or moulding-composition g. Before taking the cast, the faces of the types are blackleaded, and after removal of the mould, to which the plate a adheres, the face of the mould is blackleaded, but the back of the plate a is left bright.
Patent GB-189912954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Snap Fasteners for Jewel Cases.
Inventor: CHENEY CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 12,954. Cheney, C. W. June 21. Fastenings for jewel cases. A catch-piece c, having a push-button c<4>, is formed with a horizontally-extending arm which is cut out as shown in Fig. 2. The end of this arm is guided by a staple d, which is secured to the lid by its pointed ends. A spring g is threaded on the tongue c<2>, and bears against a turned-down edge d<2> on the part d. In a modification, the tongue c<2> is dispensed with, and a flat zig-zag spricg is used.
Patent GB-189916416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsable Boxes.
Inventor: FISHER DUNCAN
Filed: 1899-08-12
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 16,416. Fisher, D. Aug. 12. Folding-boxes.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 3045, A.D. 1892. Cardboard boxes for packing millinery, drapers' goods, and the like are formed by hing- ing the sides b, c, d, e to the bottom a, or the sides may be integral with the bottom, the folding line being scored. The sides b, c are provided with flaps g, g<1>, which, when the box is set up, engage within flaps h secured to the sides d, e. The sides are secured together by means of ordinary spring-headed buttons i on the flaps g, g<1>, which engage in sockets j on the sides d, e. The lid is adapted to enclose the collapsed box.
Patent GB-189918668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and the like.
Inventor: BAXTER JOHN ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-09-15
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 18,668. Baxter, J. A. Sept. 15. Uppers; soles; slippers. - Relates to the attachment of the sole to the upper. The edge of the upper is folded back over a cord or wire c, and placed in a groove in the sole to which it is sewn, the stitches being situated in a groove or channel in the outer face of the sole.
Patent GB-190001466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction or Formation of the Looms of Oars, Sculls and the like.
Inventor: AYLING GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 1466. Ayling, G. J. Jan. 23. Oars.-The looms of oars and sculls are grooved on both sides, or at the top and bottom, to lighten them. Fig. 3 shows a cross-section of one grooved at the sides. The central rib may be formed separately and let into a groove in the loom, in which case it is made of a different kind of wood or of light metal. The grooves may be of any desired section, and may have aluminium or other strengthening metal or wood linings.
Patent GB-190002887-A (GB)
Inventor: STEPHENS AUGUSTUS WINDSOR
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 2887. Stephens, A. W. Feb. 13. Stopper-keys etc.; opening capsuled vessels. -Consists of a tool for cancelling and removing bottle caps or seals. The flat head of the tool 1 is formed with a jaw 3 adapted to engage under the edge of the cap, and with a nose 2, which overlies the cap when the jaw is engaged with its edge. The point 4 perforates the cap at or about its centre, when the tool is manipulated to remove the cap. The extension 5 of the nose increases the bearing of the tool, and limits the penetration of the point 4. The perforation of the cap renders it unfit for further use, while it also permits the slow escape of any gas in the bottle, and so prevents foaming. The Provisional Specification also states that the tool may be fixed to a counter, bar, &c.
Patent GB-190011557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ballast Resistances and Cut-outs for Nernst Lamps.
Inventor: POTTER HENRY NOEL
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 11,557. Potter, H. N. June 26. Drawings to Specification. Resistances. - Steadying-resistances for incandescent oxide lamps consist of straight iron wires in a glass vessel which is exhausted of air or filled with hydrogen or other indifferent gas, the wire being heated nearly to redness when in use. The expansion of, or heat from, the wire may operate a cut-out for the auxiliary heater of the lamp.
Patent GB-190011626-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Use in Collecting and Carrying Hay.
Inventor: YOUNG DAVID
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 11,626. Young, D. June 26. Hay bogies.-Relates to an implement for collecting hay from the ground and carrying it to the rick. The implement consists of a frame a supported on wheels b and provided with shafts or draught - appliances c. The frame a can be tilted on the axle b by means of a lever and crank not shown in Fig. 1. A number of collecting- tines e are secured to the frame a, and the hay as it passes up the tines e is packed against a rack or frame g until the implement is fully loaded, when the tines e are raised and the load taken where required.
Patent GB-190012601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Separation of Mixed Granular or Pulverized Substances.
Inventor: GATES ELMER
Filed: 1900-07-12
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 12,601. Gates, E. July 12. Separating o r e s &c.-Relates to the separation of gold, silver, copper, or other metallic substances from granular or pulverized material containing them. The material falls in a shower from a hopper A, and a current of high tension is passed between the terminals C, which may consist of ordinary arc-lamp carbons. The falling metallic particles are repelled or attracted by a current in the wire B, and are collected in hoppers a or c. The wire B may be replaced by the face of an electromagnet.
Patent GB-190013412-A (GB)
Title: Improved Polishing Blocks for Laundry Purposes and the Manufacture of same.
Inventor: LEHMANN MAX
Filed: 1900-07-25
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 13,412. Lehmann, M. July 25. Edge-smoothing compositions for linen. - A composition for smoothing the rough edges of collars, cuffs, &c. is made by melting together carnauba wax and beeswax, adding finely-ground talc, and allowing the mass to solidify in suitable moulds. In a modification, stearic acid, japan talc, ceresin, steatite, and chalk are used. A small quantity of benzaldehyde or other perfume may be employed.
Patent GB-190013927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Removing Burrs or Fins From the Links of Weldless Chains, or other Articles.
Inventor: STRATHERN ALEXANDER GEORGE
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 13,927. Strathern, A. G. Aug. 3. Shearing.-Relates to apparatus for removing the burrs or fins from the links of weldless chains, produced from cruciform bars, or from other articles of metal, produced by forging or stamping. The chain-bar is passed between an upper and a lower set of dies, shaped to correspond to the links in one plane. Each set consists of four cutters A, two for the outside and two for the inside of the link F, and each bevelled on the side remote from the link. The dies may be mounted in an ordinary press, or on a pair of pivoted arms D, Fig. 4. Figs. 1 and 2 show series of dies mounted in rollers C, coupled by gearing L, M ; the dies meet at the line of centres of the rollers.
Patent GB-190017908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool Sharpeners.
Inventor: DIGGS WILMOT HALL
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 17,908. Diggs, W. H. Oct. 9. Sharpening.-Consists of a cylindrical sharpener for scissors and similar tools, formed preferably of glass in a single piece and of graduated diameters. Annular ribs may be formed on the steps.
Patent GB-190102414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Buoy Lamps, Anchor Lights, and the like.
Inventor: PARROTT WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 2414. Parrott, W. T. Feb. 5. Buoy lamps, anchor lights, and the like. In order that the burner may remain vertical when the buoy pitches or rolls under the action of the waves, the hemispherical burner cone H is mounted on the wick-tube A, which is pivoted within a gimbal ring B, which is itself pivoted upon brackets C, C<1> on the lamp body D. The lower end of the wick-tube is weighted at E, and a bag - like receptacle K is provided to intercept and retain any water that may find its way between the cover J and the burner cone H.
Patent GB-190102595-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Wardrobe and Travelling Trunk.
Inventor: WOLFFGANG EMILIE
Filed: 1901-02-06
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 2595. Wolffgang, E. Feb. 6. Suspenders for articles of dress.-Relates to a travelling trunk which, when turned up on end, may be used as a wardrobe. The body and the lid form two compartments, the former for containing coats &c. suspended on a rod 2 by clothes holders. The clothes supports consist of frames 12, with trouser holders or cross-bars 11, suspended by hooks from the rod 2 and fixed by clips 13 to a rail 14 on the bottom or to the sides of the wardrobe. The supports are held in place on the rod 2 by a comb bar 3 which enters a slot in the rod or tube 2. The rod 3 is carried by a pair of bars 18 working in tubes 15 ; it can be raised or lowered by means of knobs 19, the stem of each of which enters one of two slots in the tube 15, and is held therein by one of two springs 21, 22.
Patent GB-190106770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarm Apparatus for Engine Room Telegraphs or the like.
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 6770. Higgs, A. W., and Anti-Collision Alarm Telegraph Co. April 1. Signals, reply or tell-tale; telegraphs, mechanical. - Relates to alarm apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 3878, A.D. 1900, for use with engineroom telegraphs &c., an alarm bell being rung so long as the order transmitted is not complied with. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement of the " ahead," " stop," and " astern " contacts d, d<1>, s, s<1>, and n, n<1> on the telegraph dial, and of the contacts D, S, N adapted to be engaged by the pointer 2 on the reversing-shaft 3, the circuit of the bell b being completed except when the pointer 2 corresponds in position with the pointer 1. The present invention provides for the operation of the alarm when it is preferred to stop by closing the stop valve, instead of handling the engine entirely by the reversing-shaft. For this purpose, two additional contacts 4, 5 are mounted on the dial, concentric with the " ahead " and " astern " contacts, so as to be engaged by the contact 7<1> on the pointer 1. The stop-valve spindle 6 is provided with contact-springs &c. v, which connect with the contact o when the valve is open, and with the contact c when the valve is closed. The pointer 1 is connected to the spindle 6 or the contacts v instead of to the generator g, the other connections being as shown. When the stop valve is open, the bell acts as above described, while, when the valve is closed, the bell circuit is completed when the pointer 2 is in either the " ahead " or " astern " positions, but is broken when the pointer is on the " stop " contact S. For differentiating in respect of different degrees of speed, the supplementary apparatus shown in Fig. 2 is employed. The full-speed contacts 8, 10 are connected to the contact 13, which is engaged by the springs &c. v<1> on the stop-valve spindle when the valve is in the slow-speed position, the slow-speed contacts 9, 11 being connected to the contact 12 corresponding to the fast-speed position of the valve. The contacts 8, 9, 10, 11 are arranged around the dial in conformity with the corresponding orders, and are engaged by the pointer 1<1>, the bell circuit being completed when the valve spindle is not in the position corresponding to the order. This arrangement may be extended to apply to more than two speed rates.
Patent GB-190108179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas and Parasols.
Inventor: JEFFERY HENRY
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 8179. Jeffery, H., and Moxon, J. April 20. Umbrella sticks; holding open; joints.-In order to secure a screw a, Figs. 1 and 2, to the end of a metal tube used as a stick, the tube is made with an internal radial rib b<1>, the shank of the screw being grooved to receive the rib. When in place, the end of the tube is compressed or drawn down so as to prevent withdrawal of the screw. Fig. 4 shows a spring catch which, doubled upon itself, is formed with a loop c' fitting the interior of the tube. The end of the shorter arm projects into a hole opposite the slot, while the longer arm forming the catch enters a hole in line with the slot. Fig. 11 represents the joint between ribs and the stretchers. A piece of steel e is inserted in the trough rib d, and the sides of the rib are closed over the steel, the hole d<1> having been previously pierced. The troughstretcher in which the rib lies is made two-forked, so that the arms of the fork lie close to the part of the rib which is pierced. It is fixed by riveting. A joint is also made by wrapping thin metal round the back of the rib to the edges of the trough and clamping ; also by inserting a piece of metal into the rib, which has been indented, as shown in Fig. 19, instead of pierced. The centre piece is fastened by the clamping of the edges of the rib around it, the stretcher being secured to the projection e'.
Patent GB-190109185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shares especially adapted for Ridging Ploughs
Inventor: BOWSER JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-05-03
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 9185. Bowser, J. May 3. Agricultural implements; ploughs.-Relates to the construction of shares specially adapted for ridging-ploughs. The share consists of a concavoconvex blade a with point b secured by bolts or rivets c, e to a plate d secured to the stem c. The blade a and point b may be made from one piece of metal.