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Patent GB-189719951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating and Burning Acetylene Gas, chiefly designed for use on Velocipedes, Auto-cars, Boats, and the like.
Inventor: CHAMBAULT LEON
Filed: 1897-08-30
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 19,951. Chambault, L. Aug. 30. Acetylene lamps; velocipede lamps.-Acetylene generators are constructed, as shown in Fig. 2, of a basket B for carbide, which is supplied with water from the reservoir A by means of a pipe containing a cock D, a box C with a partition C<1> forming a siphon or obturator, and a nipple I. The gas produced passes by the guard-plate G to the pipe F leading to the lamp. In other forms, the apparatus is cylindrical, and the box C is replaced by a siphon coiled pipe D. In the form shown in Fig. 15, the gas is generated under the pressure of a spring acting upon a piston M. In this is mounted a safety floatvalve which falls and o p e n s when, in consequence of excessive pressure of gas, the piston is raised. In Fig. 17, the apparatus is shown arranged as a walking-stick, the supply of water from the tank A' to the carbide being regulated by a valve C mounted on a screw-threaded rod. The knob of the stick screws off, and is replaced by a lamp.
Patent GB-189720707-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bicycle Gear.
Inventor: MARTIN GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1897-09-09
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 20,707. Martin, G. T. Sept. 9. Ball bearings for velocipedes. The driving- mechanism consists of a train of bevel-wheels suitably mounted by which the motion is transferred from the crank axle A to the chain-wheel P. The axle A is supported on ball bearings p, o' within the housing D, and the sleeve K which carries the chain-wheel is mounted upon the bearings i<11>, l, o. A shouldered ring N adjustable upon the balls o is screwed within the cup M, and a grooved ring 0 separates the sets of balls o, o<1> and makes with the cup M, the cone A<1>, and the ring N a race way for the balls. The shaft G, which carries the gearwheels E and F, runs upon balls g carried within the bearing-box H, which is secured by the bracket H<1> to the housing D.
Patent GB-189723198-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Apparatus for the Production of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: BOSSHARDT FERDINAND
Filed: 1897-10-09
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 23,198. Bosshardt, F., [Molet, A.]. Oct. 9. Acetylene.-A chamber A charged with fragments of calcium carbide is formed with an inclined bottom V, and is connected by a passage H with the lower water chamber D'. Beneath the chamber A is a chamber containing an electric or clockwork or other mechanical device I for oscillating a hammer M. This device is put in operation by a contact or catch 0 on a rod R which passes through a tube in the chamber D to a float F in the chamber D'. In operation, as the gas passes by the pipe C to the service pipes, water flows into the chamber D<1> by the pipe E, and raising the float puts the mechanism I into action. The hammer M strikes the bottom plate V, and the vibration thereby produced causes some carbide to fall into the water. The gas is then generated aud drives the water back into the chamber D ; as the float falls the hammer mechanism ceases to act.
Patent GB-189800042-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Inner Sole for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: HENDRIE JOHN
Filed: 1898-01-01
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 42. Hendrie, J. Jan. 1. Socks consist of flannel, felt, or other bags or pockets, lined with paper and filled with the mixture described below. The impression of the foot is taken while the mixture is plastic, and depressions may then be made to relieve corns or bunions. After the mixture has set, the sock affords an equal support to the sole of the foot. The mixture consists of 8 parts by weight of rice or rice flour, 2 of glue, 4 of Stockholm tar, 6 of pine or cork sawdust, finely granulated and well dried, 1 of acetic acid, 1 of methylated spirit, and 32 of water. It is introduced through a slit in the waist subsequently closed by a lappet as shown in Fig. 4, and is stored and supplied in sealed porcelain jars divided into two compartments, each of which contains sufficient to fill one sock.
Patent GB-189803284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Lamps.
Inventor: WEST JAMES
Filed: 1898-02-09
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 3284. West, J., and Raphael, H. J. W. Feb. 9. Moderator lamps.-Relates to lamps in which the oil is automatically supplied to the wick from a reservoir at the base of the lamp. Inside the base a of the lamp is a contractible reservoir b formed of a series of corrugated metal discs. The pipe c leads from the reservoir to the vessel f in which is the wick, and is of such a length that the elasticity of the reservoir is just sufficient to keep the oil at the level g. The reservoir is charged by filling the vessel f with oil, the additional head thus obtained overcoming the elasticity of the reservoir. The action of the reservoir may be assisted by means of the weighted bell-crank lever h, k, pivoted at i and connected to the movable base of the reservoir as shown. Modifications of the contractible chamber are described, the action of which may be reversed by making it expansible and placing the oil outside it. The Provisional Specification describes a check valve for regulating the supply of oil to the wick and cutting off the supply if the lamp is upset.
Patent GB-189810172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reel Holders.
Inventor: CARDWELL ROBERT
Filed: 1898-05-04
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 10,172. Cardwell, R. May 4. Paper holders.- The reel C of string, twine, paper, &c., rests on rollers D<x> mounted on the end standards B. Below the rollers D<x> are rollers D on which the reel rests when it diminishes in size, and thus prevents it from jamming between the rollers D<x>. A metal bar or weight E may be placed within the reel to keep it in place, and the handle F may be also turned down for a like purpose. The stand or holder may be provided with a cutter G.
Patent GB-189820841-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stair Rod.
Inventor: HURDLE ARABELLA JULIA MARTEN
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 20,841. Hurdle, A. J. M. Oct. 4. Stair rods.-A stair rod is made from bamboo A with a metal &c. cap or ferrule B for engaging the usual eye.
Patent GB-189824510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-acting Clips for Stretching or Stentering Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: YOUNG WILLIAM HAMILTON
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 24,510. Young, W. H., and Hunt, J. Nov. 21. Stretching a n d tentering. - The lower jaw b of the stentering-clip has a slot c to receive a projection d on the upper jaw, when the fabric is withdrawn, and a series of perforations f to receive pins g on the upper jaw, to hold the fabric. The upper jaw, which slides on a bracket h, may be hinged, and a grip may be used for the pins.
Patent GB-189826711-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to Boxes, Crates, and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-12-17
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 26,711. Thompson, W. P., [Litzelmann & Tailfer]. Dec. 17. Trunks are jointed by m e a n s of anglepieces, preferably of hard wood, to which the sides and ends are mortised or rabbeted, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-189900049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Bricks, Earthenware, Cement Lumber and the like.
Inventor: WOLFF MAX
Filed: 1899-01-02
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 49. Wolff, M. Jan. 2. Bricks. - Relates to improvements on the apparatus described in Specification No. 22,598, A.D. 1895, for drying bricks &c. whereby the temperature of the bricks is gradually raised as they pass through the drying-chamber. Cold air is admitted, at the feed end of the drying - chamber 1, through longitudinal openings A in the sides of the conduit 19, which does not communicate directly with the chimney 6, and the openings 23. This air passes down to the drying and heating chambers 1 and 8, and finally passes to the chimney along with the air entering by the conduit 43 and perforations 41. The openings A are protected by the eaves of the roof 21. The end of the chamber 8 is some distance from the chimney, as shown.
Patent GB-189902520-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Roof Tile.
Inventor: VIGGARS GEORGE
Filed: 1899-02-04
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 2520. Viggars, G. Feb. 4. Roofing &c. tiles.-The tiles are stepped or rabbeted so that the lower portions a present a flat surface without ridges, projections, or grooves. The lower edge h of the tile is bevelled to fit against the bevelled part d of the tile below ; the lower rabbet f bears against the upper outside shoulder e of the tile below, and the upper inside shoulder or rabbet g bears against the battens or supports i. The tiles are laid to break joint in the usual manner, and central longitudinal drainage grooves k are made in the upper shoulders e to direct any water which finds its way between the side joints of the tiles above down the centres of the tiles. The tiles are made of clay, glass, or other material, and may be of rectangular, hexagonal, or other shape.
Patent GB-189907062-A (GB)
Title: Removable Base for Inkstands and the like.
Inventor: OLDENBUSCH ERNEST
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 7062. Oldenbusch, E. April 4. Inkstands.-Relates to a removable base for inkstands and other like articles of vertu. The base is made of brass or other resilient material. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view. The inkstand is gripped by the wings E, and rests upon the surface K. A modification is described in which the base is formed in two parts, one contained within the other.
Patent GB-189908265-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Changing the Colours of Letters, Figures, Words, or Devices in Showcards and the like for Advertising Purposes.
Inventor: BAXTER HORATIO THOMAS
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1900-04-20
Abstract: 8265. Baxter, H. T. April 20. Drawings to Specification. Advertising; signboards and the like; letters and numerals.-Show cards, signboards, and the like for advertising purposes are formed of screens out of which the letters &c. are cut, and before, behind, or between which are coloured plates, so that, on moving the plates or the screens automatically, the letters &c. will vary in colour.
Patent GB-189909544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chains.
Inventor: HOEVEL PHILIPP
Filed: 1899-05-06
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 9544. Hoevel, P. May 6. Driving-chains.- The inner links c are formed with sockets or bushes into which fit the bushes of the outer links a, which again receive the pins secured to the supplementary links b.
Patent GB-189912530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Distributing Machines.
Inventor: HODGKIN PHILIP ELIOT
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 12,530. Hodgkin, P. E., and Kenney, G. E. June 15. T y p e, distributing.- Fig. 2 shows a plan of the machine, and Figs. 5, 8, and 10 parts thereof in section. The types b, Figs. 2 and 5, are placed in a galley a, and pressed by a follower s against a fixed wall c, in which is a recess d in line with a channel e along which the separated lines are moved by a sliding follower o operated by a cord p and weight r. The line of types is lifted up into the recess d by a vertical slide or lifter g, operated to lift the line by a lever k engaged by a pivoted piece on the follower o when the latter is returned, by the operator, to its starting point. The line of types is moved by the follower o along the channel e to an opening w in the end of the channel, which opening is only high enough to permit spaces to pass through it, and stops the types. The front type is ejected laterally, through an opening x, Figs. 2 and 8, at one side of the channel, by a sliding ejector y on the other side of the channel. The ejector y is operated by a lever frame 45 depressed by all the key levers 29, on which the keys 1 are mounted. The opening x through which the types are ejected is varied by a sliding block z moved into different positions according to the sizes of the types. In its normal central position it is maintained by a notched lever engaging a pin 23, and is moved, as required, by the sizes of the types, to one of two positions on either side of its normal position, by slotted slides 27 engaging the pin 23 and operated from the key levers 29 by lever frames 34, 35, 36, 37 engaged by the required key levers. The spaces pass on through the opening w into the receiver 32. The ejected types fall through a passage 2 into one of a series of channels 4 (sixteen channels being shown) leading to fixed guide-channels 9. The channels 4 are formed by a series of pivoted shutters 5 pivoted at 48 and operated by levers &c. from a series of rock shafts rocked by the key levers, so that the proper channel is opened on the operation of a key and remains open until the next key is operated. A number of types, say 5, of different thicknesses are distributed into each of the channels 9, and are separated therein according to their sizes and pass down separate channels to their proper receivers. Each channel 9, Fig. 10, has a series of bridge-pieces 11, 12, 13, 14, which reduce the depth of the channel, and each of which deflects the types which will not pass under it into a lateral channel. The first bridge-piece 14 deflects the thickest types, the second 13 deflects the next thickest, and so on, the thinnest passing under all the bridge-pieces to their receiver. The types may be delivered into their receiving- channels 20 by rotating eccentrics 21. The operator depresses the keys in the order of the characters of the types to be distributed, by looking either at the line itself or at a printed copy of the matter.
Patent GB-189912679-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Treating Stable Refuse and the like.
Inventor: BOERNER FRANZ JULIUS
Filed: 1899-06-17
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 12,679. B÷rner, F. J. June 17. Manures.-An artificial manure is obtained by strewing about stables, ditches, or heaps, where ammoniacal vapours arise from stable or other refuse, a composition made by treating felspar, clay, granite, basalt, slag, or other silicates with hot sulphuric acid. Bisulphate of sodium may be added to the composition, and also gypsum, chalk, dolomite, or other mineral substances.
Patent GB-189913574-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Harrow.
Inventor: BAURMANN MARTIN
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 13,574. Baurmann, M. June 30. Harrows.-The harrow consists of two rigid frames connected together by the loops i, k on the bars g and h. The forward frame, to which the draught-chain is attached at m, is fitted with a number of rearwardly-extending knives o, and the rear frame is fitted with forwardly-extending tines p. The knives and tines are arranged to alternate with each other.
Patent GB-189918905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Rolling Stock especially applicable for Narrow-gauge Railways.
Filed: 1899-09-19
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,905. Lane, F. L., and Leeds Forge Co. Sept. 19. Underframing of bodies of vehicles specially adapted for narrow-gauge railways. Fig. 3 shows a cross-section. Pressed steel longitudinals 2, 3, flanged at the top and bottom, extend the whole length of the vehicle, and may be strengthened by plates 4 and lightened by drilling or punching holes in them in the region of their neutral axes. The floor of the vehicle is carried by the beams 2, 3 and light side rails 8 carried by transoms 9 fastened to the longitudinals.
Patent GB-189922104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Guards or Protecting Apparatus for Circular Saws and analogous Tools.
Inventor: BODGER JONATHAN
Filed: 1899-11-04
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 22,104. Bodger, J., and Handford, D. Nov. 4. Sawing.-Relates to a guard for circular saws and like tools, in which the hood is automatically lifted. The arrangement, as applied to a circular saw, is shown in Fig. 1. The hood C, consisting of two side plates, with a space between for the saw, has a sleeve C' which slides on the inclined rod D. The advancing wood passing under the curved rod c<1> lifts the hood. The rod D is clamped to a radial arm which is supported by a pillar I. When access is required to the saw, a stud c' on the sleeve C' is hooked at d<1>, and the set-screw h is slackened so that the arm can be turned round on the pillar.
Patent GB-189924591-A (GB)
Title: Pocket Phonograph.
Inventor: FRIED MARIE
Filed: 1899-12-11
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 24,591. Fried, M. Dec. 11. Phonographs.-Relates to a pocket phonograph reproducing-apparatus, in which a stylus k attached to a diaphragm l is made to traverse a circular record on a disc h. The disc h is rotated by gearing set in motion by a plunger b having a ratchet for engaging with a spur-wheel. The plunger b has a returning-spring m and a bevel c for raising the record into contact with the stylus.
Patent GB-190011147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flyers applicable for Spinning, Twisting and like Machinery.
Inventor: MCCONNAN CHARLES STODART
Filed: 1900-06-20
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 11,147. McConnan, C. S. June 20. Machines for making cords.-Relates to flyers used in the spinning, twisting, winding, or balling of yarn or other material, and in the manufacture of cordage. The flyer consists of one or more flexible wires or cords b, c which are attached at one end to a sleeve m arranged to slide and rotate on the sleeve or guide-tube f, and at the other are secured to a sleeve g provided with a driving- wharl h. The arms b, c are also provided with one or more weights d, through which the material i is passed on its way to the spindle. They are collapsed when stationary, but become rigid when thrown outwards by centrifugal force when the flyer is rotated. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the flyer is driven by a band or cord, and the spindle is dragged round by the tension of the material i. In a modification, the spindle is arranged to be driven and the flyer dragged round by the tension of the yarn &c. For use ih cordage manufacture, the arms b, c are made of flexible wire rope and are fitted with pulleys for guiding the material to the bobbin. The flyer is also provided with the usual hauling-off capstans &c. A suitable guard x, Fig. 5, may be provided, for preventing the weights from flying away in case the arms b, c should break.
Patent GB-190011510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Flushing Cisterns or Water Waste-preventers.
Inventor: GRUBE EDWARD
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 11,510. Grube, E., and Sanny, H. C. M. June 25. Floats; float levers. -The open-bottomed float B of the supply cock of a flushing- cistern is attached to the bell siphon A. The pullchain d', attached to the arm d, when operated forces the float B down, to displace the water and start the siphon.
Patent GB-190018110-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Apparatus for Determining the Numerical Position or Rotation of Shooters from either Flank when "Walking up" or "Driving" Game: or for any other occasion when it is necessary to Cast Lots; combined with a Pencil and a Detachable Scoring Card for the Purposes of Record, and if desired a Weighing Scale.
Inventor: LIEBENROOD FITZ-HARDINGE ROBER
Filed: 1900-10-11
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 18,110. Liebenrood, F-H. R. B. Oct. 11. Casting lots, apparatus for.-Relates to an appliance for determining the arrangement of a shooting- party, which is applicable to other cases in which it is desired to decide the order of rotation by chance. A case has attached to it a tube adapted to receive a number of coloured balls which fall into it so as to form a row opposite a tablet having the shooters' names written on it. The balls are shaken up in the case and are then admitted to the tube through openings which can be uncovered by a slide. The order is determined by the colours of the balls opposite the names and is preferably decided by following the order of colours used in the game of pool. A recording card and pencil and a weighing-scale are combined with the apparatus.
Patent GB-190022862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boat Engaging and Disengaging Gear
Inventor: PETT FRANK SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 22,862. Pett, F. S. Dec. 14. Boat-disengaging gear. - Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications No. 3579. A.D. 1881, [Abridgment Class Ships &c., Div. I.]. No. 2387, A.D. 1884, and No. 6141, A.D. 1892, mainly to prevent the accidental disengagement and derangement of the gear. By the improvements in the apparatus described in Specification No. 3578, A.D. 1881, the point of the hook b, Fig. 1, is extended, the mousing tumbler e, with its spiral or flat spring f, may have its point extended to enter a slot in the hook b, and the controlling-lever c is formed with a projection c<2>, which prevents the improper insertion of the safety pin d, and serves as a guide to prevent the lower end of the lever c from fouling the edge of the frame a when the pivot hole or pin has become worn. Hand disengaging - gear is provided with a mousing tumbler controlled by a spiral, flat, or other spring. The improvements on the gear described in Specification No. 6141, A.D. 1892, comprise a hook b, which is formed either as a flat weight at its other extremity or with a projection c<2> and a springe for holding the hook in the engaged position, and a sprocket chain-wheel with a ratchet and a spring pawl for preventing the chains from being overhauled by the weights or springs when the boat is released from the gear. A pair of hooks b and frames a are described connected by a wire rope provided with a central straining-screw, whereby the frames are suspended and held so as to ensure a simultaneous disengagement, the disengaging-chains being so arranged as to leave the boat free from obstructions. The pivot pins for the hooks and levers are formed with shoulders or sleeves to prevent the plates of the frames a from being accidentally set in on the sides of the hooks or levers.
Patent GB-190105116-A (GB)
Title: Window-cleaner.
Inventor: SCHNIER CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 5116. Schnier, C., and M³ller, G. March 11. Windows, cleaning.-The rubbing- plates 8 are secured to bent pieces 7 held in clamps 6 on the pivoted levers 4, 5, which are operated b the links 10 connected to the sliding rod 11. The rubbing- plates &c. may also be placed horizontally as indicated by the dottedline portion of Fig. 1.