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Patent GB-189715320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Stoves suitable for Heating Steam Generators.
Inventor: WERNER WILLIAM ARTHUR PERCY
Filed: 1897-06-26
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 15,320. Werner, W. A. P. June 26. Oil stoves.-Relates to "oil blast stoves" for steam generators, specially suitable for use on motor cars. Oil is supplied to a bed of asbestos g through a perforated longitudinal pipe f, shown in cross-section, with perforated branches f<1>. Waste gases from the flue are passed into a space between the casing a and the tray carrying the asbestos by a fan. These gases escape by nozzles b<1> to the asbestos, thus vaporizing the finely-distributed oil. By means of a sliding plate the area of these nozzles may be varied. The oil may, however, be previously vaporized by passing it through a coil f<3> shown in dotted lines. Above the fuel bed a perforated casing i, of firebrick or the like, carries lump carbon, iron turnings, or other fireproof material.
Patent GB-189718661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scaffolding Binders or Lashings.
Inventor: JARVIS DENZIL JOHN
Filed: 1897-08-12
Granted: 1897-10-02
Abstract: 18,661. Jarvis, D. J. Aug. 12. Scaffolding; joints and connections.-Fig. 1 shows a plan and Fig. 2 an elevation of a chain lashing or fastening H for connecting together uprights A and horizontal poles B. A screw C passes through a loose shackle D and a screwed shackle or nut E, and is rotated by a handle or bar. The shackles are connected to the ends of the chain by an eye stirrup F and a hook stirrup G.
Patent GB-189720577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Book and Manuscript Holders.
Inventor: HALL ELBERT DUNCAN
Filed: 1897-09-07
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 20,577. Hall, E. D. Sept. 7. Reading - desks.-A book or manuscript holder is carried on a bent arm 8, 9, pivoted in lugs 7 projecting from a plate 6 fixed to a table. The upwardly-projecting part of the arm 9 works in a hole in the centre of three supports 10, 11, 12. A plate 16 at the top of the recess 15 prevents wear, and two plates 21, adjustable by slots 22 and nuts 23, limit the size of the recess 15, and consequently the motion of the arm 9 and the desk. Extension bars 26 slide in recesses covered by plates 25 and are connected by an end bar 27, on which is a downwardly-projecting lug to which is fixed a rod 30. The outward motion of the extension is limited by the lug 31 coming against the support 11. A lug 35 on the bar 30 engages lugs 33 or 34 on a separate sliding bar 32, and causes it to project over the edge of the table to take s o m e of the weight or to be retracted clear of the table. A supplementary book ledge slides in a groove in the ledge 13. Fig. 2 shows the holder in two positions. The extension can be made to draw out at either end.
Patent GB-189722175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Dress Fasteners.
Inventor: WILKINS THOMAS BENT
Filed: 1897-09-28
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 22,175. Wilkins, T. B. Sept. 28. Hook fastenings; hooks and eyes.- A hook fastening for waist belts &c. is formed in two parts. The hook part, Fig. 2, consists of a loop b, to which is attached in any way a strip of metal bent to form hooks b<2> connected by lengths b<6>. Fig. 3 shows the eye portion similarly constructed. Thehooks and eyes may be bent from the same length of wire as the loop, the hooks &c. end lying parallel with, and adjacent to, the side of the loop.
Patent GB-189724360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: HOLLIDAY THOMAS
Filed: 1897-10-21
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 24,360. Crowther, G. H., Holliday, R., and Cockshaw, E., [executors of Holliday, T.]. Oct. 21. Acetylene lamps.-In an acetylene lamp for bicycles, motor cars, carriages, &c., the carbide is contained in a removable reticulated cage a which allows the powdered lime produced by decomposition to pass into a container b, above which is situated a water reservoir c provided with a spring valve d or other outlet regulator, from which the water is conducted and diffused by a piece d<4> of cotton or other suitable material. A felt or other wad f filters the gas as it passes from the container e to the burner g. Excessive pressure is relieved by means of a tube communicating at one end with the container e, and having at the other end two outlet holes which are normally covered by an elastic tube or an elastic extensible receiving-ball. In a modification, the water reservoir only occupies the back half of the upper portion of the apparatus.
Patent GB-189803666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Screw-anchors or Screw-piles and Tension-wires for Staying and Anchoring Structures in position.
Inventor: BUECKING HERMANN
Filed: 1898-02-14
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 3666. Buecking, H. Feb. 14. Piles.-Relates to screw plates and tension wires designed to replace piles which are required to resist a pull. The tension wire b is looped under a stepped retaining- plate d which interlocks with a screw plate or pile a which is driven into the earth or sand by a tubular key c. A screw-thread s may be cut in the lower end of the key of the same pitch as the screw plate. When the plate has been screwed down to the required depth, the key is turned back until it is disengaged from the plate, and is then withdrawn. The wire may be threaded through an eye in a bent strip e of the plate, in which case the stepped plate is dispensed with.
Patent GB-189808764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and about Miners' Safety Lamps.
Inventor: JONES ANTHONY
Filed: 1898-04-15
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 8764. Jones, A. April 15. Miners' safety lamps.-Relates mainly to means for preventing a miner's safety lamp from being con sidered ready for use when the gauzes are not in proper position. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the oil vessel A is secured by rods E to the ring F, into which screws the ring G carrying the bonnet H. The gauzes I, J are fastened to two metal, asbestos, or other hard rings i, j which are tightened down upon the glass cylinder B, resting on the oil vessel A, by screwing on the bonnet ring G. Each of the rings i, j is of greater thickness than the thickness of the screwed parts of the rings F, G, so that, should one of the gauzes not be in position, the bonnet-ring G will screw through the ring F. The parts may be locked in any manner, but preferably by a hinged link K which hangs through one of the inlet holes g and is fastened by a lead rivet k<1> to one of the rods E. Where the gauzes are placed in position from the bottom of the lamp as shown in Fig. 7, each of the rings i, j is of greater thickness than the thickness of the glass holder b, so that the parts cannot be screwed together unless the gauzes are in proper position. The invention is applicable to types of miners' lamps other than those shown.
Patent GB-189809410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toys.
Inventor: FABER ALBERT CARL
Filed: 1898-04-23
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 9410. Faber, A. C. April 23. T o p s; spinning toys. - Relates to colour - changing spinning toys. A doubly - conical hollow body, having a spindle a, is provided with a loose cover B having slots or sectors b cut therefrom, through which coloured patterns, marked on the upper surface of the top or on separate paper or like covers C, are seen. When spun, as by the cord shown, and when held in the spring holder D, the loose cover B occasionally touches the edge of the body part, and alters its position with regard to the pattern beneath. The essential features consist in a coloured pattern revolving with the spinning toy, and a perforated cover or shield which only touches the toy at intervals, and thereby shifts its relative position. The device is also shown applied to the upper surface of a whipping top, to a vertical disc held in a wire frame and provided with fan blades to be rotated by the wind, and to a horizontal spinning disc.
Patent GB-189811665-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Polish for Furniture, Enamel and the like.
Inventor: HORN ARTHUR MOORHOUSE
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 11,665. Horn, A. M., and Duke, L. D. May 23. Polishing-liquids for furniture, enamelled surfaces, and the like. Castile soap is dissolved in turpentine, if necessary under the action of heat. The solution thus obtained is added to a mixture of turpentine, vinegar, and unboiled linseed oil to form the polish.
Patent GB-189814431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Fencing.
Inventor: SIMPSON ANTHONY
Filed: 1898-06-30
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 14,431. Simpson, A. June 30. F e n c i n g.-To equalize the strain on the wire, one end of it is attached to a ratchet shaft C, and, the wire being passed over pulleys on the central straining-post A and the end post A', its other end is secured to the ratchet shaft, which on being rotated strains the various strands equally. The wire at the other side is similarly mounted and tightened. The wire is secured, to prevent the loosening of the whole in case of the breakage of one strand, by perforated plates J in which the wire is jammed by wedges J'. Stays H, consisting of two bars connected by cross-bars, are used to support the end posts, the upper ends of the stays being adapted to rest snugly against the end posts. In modifications, one end of the wire may be attached to the post, and the wires on both sides may be wound on the same ratchet shaft and simultaneously strained.
Patent GB-189815649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Life Buoys.
Inventor: LEWIS DAVID GRIFFITH
Filed: 1898-07-16
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 15,649. Lewis, D. G. July 16. Buoys of ring form are made from metal halves of the section shown, which are soldered or brazed together.
Patent GB-189815783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thill-Couplings.
Inventor: SHERWOOD WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 15,783. Sherwood, W. E. July 19. Shafts and poles, coupling. The knuckle B' of the shaft is bolted between the ears a of the clip A<1>, and is pressed against the bearing-plate C, which is pivoted to the arm b of the bolt B. A flat bent spring D secured to the plate C is pivoted to the lever E, to which is pivoted the link F which, in the position shown in Fig. 1, bears over the end of the clip-plate A<11>. When the lever E is shifted so that the link F falls away from the plate All, the plate C assumes the position shown in Fig. 2, and the bolt B may be withdrawn. The bolt may have a recess for the reception of a projection on the plate C, so that, if the link F becomes unlooped accidentally, the lever E is not displaced.
Patent GB-189818088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Paint Brushes.
Inventor: NICHOLSON THOMAS
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 18,088. Nicholson, T. Aug. 23. Sheaths or cases for.-The cases are to protect new paint brushes from moth &c., to keep the brush moist after use, and to prevent injury while being carried about. There are three forms of case, one of which consists of an airtight elastic bag E open at both ends and provided at one end with a rubber ring BB and a draw-string C. The handle of the brush A is pushed through the bag until it emerges from the upper end, when the string C is tightened round the rubber or leather sleeve B, and the bottom of the bag E is folded over and held by a loop as shown. Another form of case consists of a metal tube F with an opening G for the brush handle and a hinged or sliding lid H. GG shows an extra rubber lid for the upper end. A third fcrm of case, shown at K, is of leather &c. laced together as shown. These cases may all be used together, the case E being innermost and the case K outermost. The bands D, D on the brush A are to keep the brush in position in the case F.
Patent GB-189820863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironing Boards.
Inventor: RUSSELL JAMES BRIGGS
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 20,863. Russell, J. B., Wardrop, T., and Yule, J. S. Oct. 4. Ironing.-Relates to an ironing-board for shirt fronts, with which may be combined a shirt-cuff ironing-board. Fig. 2 shows a plan. The shirt ironing-board A is made with recesses C and D for the neck - band. The cuff ironing - board B is mounted parallel to the board A, and has overlapping ends B<x> to facilitate the motion beneath the ironing-roll. The boards are made of metal or other hard substance, and are covered with rubber and blanket.
Patent GB-189821466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bracelets and the like.
Inventor: CONNOP ALFRED ROGERS
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 21,466. Connop, A. R. Oct. 12. Bracelets.-Bracelets and similar divided rings are formed in two parts A, A' hinged together. The part A carries a divided spring tongue b attached at one end and operated by pushes b', b<3> at the other, a notch b<4> being formed in that end. The end A' is provided with a recess a<1> and catchpiece a' with which the notch b<4> engages. A screw pin can be passed through the end A<1> and the hole b<5> in the tongue b when the parts are in engagement. The screw pin is carried by a chain.
Patent GB-189824768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Vegetable Fibres for the Manufacture of Cellulose or for Spinning or other purposes.
Inventor: BOURET ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-11-23
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 24,768. Bouret, A., and Verbiese, F. Nov. 23. Processes.-Flax, hemp, jute, ramie, and other materials are treated for the preparation of cellulose suitable for the manufacture of fulminate cotton, collodion, celluloid, &c. The material is soaked for one and a half hours in a dilute solution of carbonate of soda heated by steam ; it is then boiled for two hours in a solution of bicarbonate of soda, or placed in a horizontal cylindrical vessel containing water, into which a current of carbonic-acid gas is passed, the material being agitated by rotary stirrers operated by mechanical means from the outside of the vessel. It is then washed by being carried, by a pair of openwork endless aprons c, d, between a number of pairs of fluted rollers b, b<1> immersed in a tank of water heated by steam. It is subsequently bleached, dried, &c. The aprons c, d are made of network having wide meshes and strengthened by additional longitudinally-interlaced cords &c.
Patent GB-189902029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Body Supports for Use in Railway Carriages and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: CASTLEDEN GEORGE
Filed: 1899-01-28
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 2029. Castleden, G. Jan. 28. Head-rests, back-rests, and arm-rests; leg-rests; seats.-A canvas frame a is suspended by straps c from the luggage rack, and carries a number of ordinary or air cushions. The head is supported against a centre piece e provided with side flaps d. The back-rest and seat are formed by the cushions b. The arms are supported by the straps k. Two forms of leg-rests are shown. That in Fig. 1 consists of a straight support g with a cushion h. That in Fig. 4 consists of two hinged pieces l, m, of which the part m is supported by the straps o and carries a canvas pocket n.
Patent GB-189902148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Pens.
Inventor: LONARDT ALOIS DIEDRICK
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-10-23
Abstract: 2148. Loonardt, A. D. Jan. 31. Pens.-The point of the nib is extended and doubled back on either the upper or under side.
Patent GB-189903363-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Combined Emergency Air Float, Valve, and Trap.
Inventor: ROGERS BENJAMIN
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 3363. Dowell, A. E. Feb. 15. Linotype and like machines.-Lines of type composed by hand or machinery are bonded by fusion to form a type-bar. Figs. 2 and 7 show type-bars formed by pressing a heated bar H against the side of a composed line. In Fig. 7, removable spaces have been used, the molten metal having united the words to form the complete bar. Fig. 10 shows the mechanism employed for bonding the types A, which advance horizontally along the channel D and after fusion are raised by the plunger e into the channel G. The bar F is heated by gas jets f, and is operated by a camactuated levers f<1>, f<2>.
Patent GB-189913994-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Key Switch for Electrical Circuits, particularly adapted for Incandescent Lamp Sockets.
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 13,994. Veritys (Limited) and Ridings, W. R. July 6. Incandescent lamps, holders for, with -switches. A rocking bar g is centrally pivoted, and adapted to make contact with two spring contacts h, i. It is connected by a spring e to an arm c adapted to be turned by a key. When the key is turned, the spring is extended until it passes the centre, when it snaps the switch bar on or off. This arrangement also provides for a rubbing action on the contacts.
Patent GB-189915249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminating Projectiles.
Inventor: ROSE WILLIAM HOLLIDAY
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 15,249. Rose, W. H. July 25. Signals, marine.-Relates to acetylene and like lamps for illuminating floating projectiles. When the vessel 1 is thrown into water, it floats upright, and acetylene gas, generated by water passing through the perforations 6 to the carbide chamber 3, is ignited at the burner 8 by the pilot burner 11. The exciting-fluid for the electric battery 20 is normally contained in the upper chamber 27, but, prior to throwing the vessel into water, the valve 29 is opened, the liquid reaches the plates 25, 26, and the electric current heats the fine resistance wire 37, bridging the tips of the terminals 18, and lights the pilot burner. The interior of the casing 17 may be grooved, to drain off water that may enter the upper part of the burner 11.
Patent GB-189915353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres for the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: KINNEY FRANK WILBUR
Filed: 1899-07-26
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 15,353. Kinney, F. W. Jan. 16, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The rubber tyre A, shown in crosssection in Fig. 2, is secured in the channel rim B by an in extensible attaching-wire D, having an approximately 8 - shaped cross-section, whereby cutting of the rubber is avoided.
Patent GB-189919215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shirts.
Filed: 1899-09-25
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 19,215. Potter & Co., E., and Asting- ton, W. H. Sept. 25. Drawings to Specification. Checks ; twills.-A fabric for shirts is woven with straight or curved parallel lines arranged diagonally and meeting at an angle right down the centre of the fabric.
Patent GB-189921609-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Air Cushion for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: TITE FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-10-30
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 21,609. Tite, F. Oct. 30. Soles; insoles.-Between the sole and the insole is placed an india-rubber bag 1, Fig. 5, which is inflated through a nozzle E containing a non-return valve, The insole, Fig. 4, has a leather outer portion and an inner portion of porous felt.
Patent GB-190003870-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Welt Tapering Attachment for the Goodyear Welt Grooving and Bevelling Machine.
Inventor: BARRATT ALBERT
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 3870. Barratt, A. Feb. 28. Welts and welting.-Relate, to an attachment for tapering the ends of welts which is fitted to a Goodyear grooving and bevelling machine. D is the bevelling and C is the grooving knife, which is carried by a slide B raised and lowered by a hand-lever G. To the table A<1> is bolted a bracket 1, in which is journalled a spindle 5, Fig. 5, having at one end a head 6 and at the other an arm 11 pinned to it. The head is notched to receive the tapering knife 8, which is secured by a screw. The arm 11 is connected by a chain to the lever G, so that it is raised when the knife C is raised for the insertion of a welt. The arm 11 rests on the welt as it passes through the machine, and holds the knife 8 in the position shown in Fig. 1. When the end of the welt has passed the arm, the spring 17. lowers the knife 8 on to the welt to taper the end.
Patent GB-190005372-A (GB)
Title: Porous or Absorbent Balls or Articles of Clay, applicable for Filtering Media, Fire Balls, Filtering Plugs for Tobacco Pipes, Flower Pots, and other like purposes.
Inventor: BRADSHAW MARY
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 5372. Bradshaw, M. March 21. Incandescent gas stoves.-P o r o u s or absorbent balls or articles, applicable for use as fireballs in stoves and for other like purposes, are made by winding or massing together thin threads a of clay into the required shape, and afterwards drying and baking. The clay threads are produced by extrusion through holes in a die or plate.
Patent GB-190006337-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ticket Holder for Attaching to Drapery and other Goods.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 6337. Boult, A. J., [Hesse, E. F.]. April 4. Ticket holders.-A metal frame a for holding a paper or like ticket is attached by a chain d and a clamp e like an ordinary paper-fastener to the board on which drapery goods are rolled.
Patent GB-190008329-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spike for Railway Fastenings and other analogous purposes.
Inventor: YEADON SAMUEL NIELD
Filed: 1900-05-05
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 8329. Yeadon, S. N. May 5. Spikes.-A spike for securing rails or chairs to sleepers &c. is formed in two parts P, Q, with a taperended groove on the sides which face one another. These parts are first fitted together, pins O fitting into sockets enabling this to be done accurately. The spike is the n driven in, and lastly a pin G is driven into the channel formed by the two grooves, so as to expand the end as shown. In withdrawing the spike, the pin G is first removed by a lever inserted between the heads of the pin and spike. The spike itself can then be withdrawn in the usual way.
Patent GB-190013493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treating and Obtaining Metallic Chlorides and Oxides.
Inventor: HARGREAVES JAMES
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 13,493. Hargreaves, J. July 27. Iron oxides and hydrates; calcium, magnesium, and zinc chlorides.-Iron chloride, such as galvanizers' waste, is treated with the oxide or carbonate of the desired chloride, the mixture exposed to air, or air passed through it, and the iron oxide obtained separated from the desired chloride by dissolving out the latter. When red oxides are required, the hydrated oxides are roasted before or after the extraction of the required chloride. The iron chloride may be dried before use, or the mixture itself dried before treatment with air.
Patent GB-190014268-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Stropping Razors.
Inventor: WELLBORNE HARRY DE MONTFORT
Filed: 1900-08-09
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 14,268. Wellborne, H. de M., and Hall, A. E. Aug. 9. Strops.-The razor blade r is held by the clip f attached to the ends of the roller d, over which, as well as over the rollers c, c, the stropping - strap a is passed. The strop is pulled at each end alternately, the blade shifting across at each reversal, as shown in dotted lines. The frame e of the apparatus is attached to a fixed point by a hook &c. h.
Patent GB-190016171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosive Gas Engines.
Inventor: SMITH HINSDALE
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 16,171. Smith, H. Sept. 11. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-Two cylinders A with combustion chambers at their outer ends and the crank shaft B with opposite cranks between them, are connected by an exhaust pipe C with a common valve i. The engine works on a fourstroke cycle, and the arrangement prevents the new charge from mixing with the residual products, keeps the flame from the exhaust valve, and allows the incoming charge to cool effectually the admission valve f.
Patent GB-190100567-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for use on Ladders.
Inventor: ATKINS GEORGE ALFRED
Filed: 1901-01-09
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 567. Atkins, G. A. Jan. 9. Ladders.-In order to prevent side slip, clips a are secured round the sides b of the ladders by screws c, and are formed with cramps e, which are fastened to the eaves gutter g or the like by screws f.