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Patent GB-189814414-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Pressing Roller for use in the Manufacture of Ropes and the like.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-06-30
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 14,414. Heys, W. H., and Hewitson, J. T. June 30. Machines for making ropes.- Relates to adjustable pressing- rollers for use in the manufacture of ropes and the like, the roller pressing the sliver as it leaves the faller sheet and forwarding it to the delivery roller. Fig. 1 shows the roller with and without the leathers d, and Fig. 2 shows in section the barrel of the roller with the leathers fixed in position. Adjustable flanges b composed of segments are secured to the barrel by means of bolts, and may be contracted or expanded by means of slackening and adjusting the bolts. A thin steel ring c keeps the leathers in position when in the act of tightening.
Patent GB-189816792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spindles for Spinning Machines and the like.
Inventor: BERGMANN CARL
Filed: 1898-08-03
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 16,792. Bergmann, C. Aug. 3. Spindle apparatus.-In order that the spindle may be self - adjusting with a varying load, one of the bearings is provided with a spherical seat and the other is carried by springs so that it will yield to pressure. In Fig. 1, the footstep C is supported in a ball - and - socket fashion, while the bearing A is carried by three weak springs a. Several arrangements are described. The spherical surfaces may be applied either to the collar or the footstep bearing. In all cases the plane of the driving-band passes through the centre of the spherical bearing. The spherical bearing-surfaces may surround or envelope the driving-wharve. The springs may be of the blade, spiral, or helical kind. The collar and footstep bearings may be combined together in a single casing, the footstep having free movement on the bottom of the casing, while a long bearing-tube has a swell near its upper end and is held by a spring at its lower end.
Patent GB-189818667-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bicycle Tire Plug.
Inventor: O'NEILL OWEN FRANK
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1899-08-31
Abstract: 18,667. O'Neill, O. F., and Doebele, W. H. Aug. 31 Tyres, pneumatic.-In a plug B for repairing punctures in bicycle tyres, a disc C, sufficiently thin and flexible to allow of its adapting itself to the puncture and being tightly cemented to the tyre, is supplemented by a second thicker disc D, which, at its edges, is united by vulcanization or other means to the thin disc C. Perforations e<1> in the reinforcing disc D permit of the air forcing the disc C into close contact with the tyre. When the plug is set, the portion indicated by the dotted lines m<1> is removed.
Patent GB-189821342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Raising, Lowering, Locking and Unlocking Mechanism.
Inventor: LYNDE FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1898-10-11
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 21,342. L y n d e, F. C. Oct. 11. Levers. -Levers d and e, pivoted respectively at band c, engage with one another by projections f and g. In the position shown in Fig. 2, the load is applied at h and the power to d. When the load has been overcome, the levers automatically lock in the position shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189822094-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Cleansing Casks.
Inventor: ROCHE FRANCIS ALLEN
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 22,094. Roche, F. A. Oct. 20. Injectors for cleansing casks and barrels. Steam, and steam and hot water, are injected in succession by means of a plug d, which is provided with a small steam inlet h and with a larger one g. The inlet h is first turned into alignment with the steam opening b to admit the steam into the cask, and the larger inlet g is turned to admit the steam and water, the latter being carried through the openings c, i by the suction of the steam.
Patent GB-189902922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting and Trimming Card, Paper, Cloth, and other Materials or Substances.
Inventor: MERRETT John
Filed: 1899-02-09
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 2922. Merrett, J. Feb. 9. Cutting prints.-The print to be cut is placed on the board B against the guide D, which is graduated to form a gauge, and with the edge to be cut projecting from underneath the knife E. The board B is then pressed down, and the print is cut between the edge of the knife E and the inclined edge of the vertical knife G. The board B is pressed upwards by the spring F, and its movement is limited by stops I, I<1>. The knife G is hinged, and is pressed forward, against the knife E, by the spring H. In a modified form of the apparatus, the knife G is suspended with its edge downwards, and the board B is mounted on a fulcrum so that, when pressure is applied to the back of it, the front edge carrying the knife G is raised. In this for m the print rests on top of the knife E instead of passing beneath it.
Patent GB-189903139-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means of Attaching Screw Stoppers to Glass Bottles.
Inventor: OSBORN SYDNEY THOMAS
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 3139. Osborn, S. T. Feb. 13. Stoppers. - Relates to means for attaching screw stoppers to glass bottles. A plate a, having a projecting collar b, is fixed to the stopper by a pin e and a suitable packing, and an eye c, which loosely encircles the collar, is c o n - nected by the bent wire d and chain f to a wire ring on the neck of the bottle. The attachment permits the stopper to be inserted or removed as required.
Patent GB-189905508-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Weighing and Price and Value Indicating Apparatus.
Inventor: VILBISS ALLEN DE
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 5508. Vilbiss, A. de. March 14. Pendulum-weight apparatus ; value - indicating apparatus; taring-devices.-The weigh-beam 1 is connected by a link 11 with a disc 96, to the axis of which is fixed the pendulum 8 and index-finger 91. The link and index-finger are balanced by weights 12, 18 adjustable on screws. Scales of values are marked under the weight scale 14 corresponding to a scale of prices on the indexfinger, the values at any price being read off in a notch 92 opposite the price. A dash-pot 40 prevents vibration. A tare-beam 20, moving with the weigh-beam 1, is provided with a travelling weight 21 for balancing the receptacle placed on the pan 3 to contain the substance weighed. Different prices may be arranged for by making the connection between the pendulum axis and the link 11 adjustable along a graduated arm so as to vary the leverage, or by making the weight 9 adjustable on a graduated pendulum. The scales may be marked along the chords of the arcs, if desired, instead of along the arcs themselves; the graduations are then proportional to the weights, instead of increasing in size in the middle as in the example shown. Fig. 6 shows a method of illuminating the scale by means of a reflector 30 ; the reflector is supported by a bracket 34 having jaws 33, tightened by a screw, which grasp a ball 32 on an arm 31 projecting from the reflector.
Patent GB-189905735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Ventilation of Sewers.
Inventor: PRESTON REUBEN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 5735. Preston, R. T., and Ralston, G. C. March 16. Ejectors for ventilating sewers. The ejector is immersed in a tank L, and driven by compressed air or water. Water from the tank and foul air from the sewer are drawn in at the nozzle B, foul air at C, and fresh air at D. After the mixture of foul and fresh air has been thus forced through water, it is allowed to escape to the atmosphere by the pipe K.
Patent GB-189909135-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Window Sash or the like.
Inventor: ROSS RICHARD JOHN
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 9135. Ross, R. J., and Smith, F. P. May 1. Glazing windows &c.-Prism plates or glass blocks A are clamped between metal bars B by screwed rods C provided with end nuts c. The glass blocks are grooved at the sides and ends to receive the bars and rods.
Patent GB-189915253-A (GB)
Title: A Revoluble Apparatus Serviceable as a Show Stand, a Smokers' Hold-all, a Stick and Umbrella Stand, and other like use.
Inventor: HOFMANN CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 15,253. Hofmann, C. F. July 25. Smokers' combination articles. - T h e stand or rack, Fig. 2, which may serve as a hold-all for smokers' requisites, or for displaying jewellery &c. in shop windows, or, when constructed of a larger size, for holding umbrellas and walking - sticks, consists of a pyramidal frame having a central tube c which revolves on a vertical spindle b, and is fitted with a series of vertical partitions e and horizontal shelves f to receive the articles. The top, which is preferably of an ornamental formation, is adapted to contain cigarettes &c., and is fitted with a cigarcutter n and with a receptacle o for the cigar tips. The pipes, cigars, and the like are preferably secured in the compartments of the stand by means of bands &c., the removable or fixed containers, such as tobacco boxes, ashtrays, and match boxes k, l, m, being laid on the shelves, as shown.
Patent GB-189919037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle and Jar Stoppers.
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN
Filed: 1899-09-21
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 19,037. Davies, J. Sept. 21. Stoppers.-Relates to screw stoppers for bottle, or jars containing liquids, food substances, &c. Tc prevent liability tc fracture o f t h e bottle or jar neck when the stopper is screwed down, the stopper is formed with a groove C, preferably V-shaped, while the washer D is of rectangular section, and is seated, as shown, so that one edge is tilted against the head B. The free air spaces G, F, between the washer and the stopper, permit the compression of the washer, and aid its resiliency in forming a tight joint with the neck of the vessel. In a modification, the washer is circular in section.
Patent GB-190001471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Nose-bags for Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: SANGSTER THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 1471. Sangster, T. H. Jan. 23. Nosebags, suspending. A separate strap or rein b is attached by an adjustable loop f to the harness saddle and, after passing through loops i on the bridle, is attached by hooks c to rings on the short straps e of the nosebag a. When the horse lowers its head, its mouth enters the bag. When the bag is not in use, the hooks c are connected to the loops i.
Patent GB-190004353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Facilitating the Coupling of Railway Carriages.
Inventor: JAGER JACOB JULIUS
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4353. Jager, J. J. March 7. Holding-on arrangements for attendants when coupling; steps.-To enable the attendants to mount over the buffers B when coupling, the end of the carriage is provided with foot-plates a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, a<4>, a<5>, and hand-rails C.
Patent GB-190004505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: EAST WALTER
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 4505. East. W. March 9. Tobacco pipes.-The stem of the pipe is formed with an arrangement of bores through which the smoke passes successively, thereby providing a long smoke passage in a short stem. Figs. 2 and 3 show, respectively, an end view and a section on the lines a, b of a cylindrical piece A forming part of the stem of the pipe. This piece A is bored with two inclined passages, and with parallel passages connected in pairs by grooves D, so that the smoke passes through all of them on its way to the mouthpiece.
Patent GB-190005186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Controlling the Flow of Fluids especially applicable to Steam Radiators.
Inventor: MARTIN TIMOTHY STUART
Filed: 1900-03-19
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 5186. Martin, T. S. March 19. Actuating valves.-Relates to valve-controlling mechanism for regulating the flow of liquids, and especially for use with steam radiators. The invention is shown, in the Figure, as applied to a radiator. The valve casing D has chambers C, C', which communicate with the inlet and outlet pipes B, B<1> respectively. The chambers E, E<1> are separated from the chambers C, C' by partitions F, F<1> with openings controlled by valves G, G', and from each other by the partition F<2> with its valve G<2>. The spindles of the valves G, G' are fixed to the head I, and the spindle of the valve G' is fixed to the head I<1>. These heads are mounted on oppositely-threaded portions of the rod J<2>, so that, when the hand-wheel J<3> is turned, the valves G, G<1> move oppositely to the valve G'.
Patent GB-190007841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Material Collectors for Waste Waters of Paper Works and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-04-27
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 7841. Thompson, W. P., [F³llner, E.]. April 27. Waste products, treatment of.- Waste water from paper works &c. passes from the pipe c through the sieve e and the inverted funnel b i n t o the conical tank a. The suspended matter settles, and is carried off through the pipes f. Channels g, h, round the tank a and funnel b are connected by a number of channels i of V section. The purified water flows away through the pipes m, n.
Patent GB-190011664-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Hollow Cellulose Articles.
Inventor: THOMAS EDOUARD GEORGE PETER
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 11.664. Thomas, E. G. P., [Bonavita, J.]. June 27. Celluloid pipes and tubes.-Relates to the manufacture of hollow articles from the cellulose material known as "viscose," described in Specification No. 8700, A.D. 1892, [Abridgment Class Waterproof &c. fabrics]. The solution is poured out in the form of a film on a smooth surface, and allowed to gelatinize. After treating the film with brine, it is immersed in a weak solution of zinc sulphate or chloride, or lead acetate, which causes it to split into two thicknesses, except at its edges which remain united. By forcing fluid into the division, the internal surfaces can be separated and the film distended. Thus a ribbon of the film can be split and distended to form a tube, both ends being cut off to open them, or a hemispherical shell &c. can be split and distended to form a complete hollow sphere &c.
Patent GB-190022015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-proof Floors.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1900-12-04
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 22,015. Imray, O., [Buente, C. F.]. Dec. 4. Blocks for ceilings and floors. Fig. 2 shows a floor constructed of U shaped tiles F, arched earthenware centres G, and concrete C. Curved tension bars D extend between the walls and beams within the tiles F, and ceiling tiles E, formed with ribs, are cemented between the tiles F. In a modification, hollow blocks are used instead of the tiles E, F, G. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the hollow arched tile centres R are suspended from sleepers K by cross-bars or plates L, vertical rods M, and nuts or clips N. The rods M are braced by horizontal tension wires 0 and diagonal wires Q. The tiles are formed with flanges V, central ribs T, and recesses with shoulders S. Fig. 6 shows a block or tile formed with lower cells or air spaces W, to protect the floor from fire.
Patent GB-190022617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators
Inventor: BANNISTER JAMES EDMUND HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 22,617. Bannister, J. E. H. Dec. 12. Sectional boilers; feedwater, heating.-Corrugated plates are riveted together to form the generating and feed-heating elements of a boiler. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, each element A, A' is formed of three plates, the outer of which are flanged for attachment to the headers B, B', while the middle one projects into the header B to form a vertical partition. Tubes, with longitudinal partitions to form up and down flow channels D, D<1>, connect the header B with the steam drum C. The up-flow divisions D' project into the drum, but the down-flow divisions D only just enter it. Circulation takes place from one side of each element B, through the channels A' between the corrugated plates to the header B, and back through the channels A to the other side. A feedwater-heater E of similar construction to the generating - elements may be provided. Fig. 4 shows a modified construction with two corrugated plates, one on each side of a flat plate.
Patent GB-190102980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anti-friction Bearings for Railway Cars.
Inventor: NORWOOD JOHN ELDRIDGE
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 2980. Norwood, J. E. Feb. 12. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-Bearings are arranged between the body and bolster of a railway car, to prevent friction &c. and strain and sagging of the car body. Secured to the bolster 10, Figs. 1 and 2, is a central ball box 12, having an annular socket in which is secured a hardened steel ball-race 14. A similar box on the car body 11 registers with the bolster box, and balls 25 are arranged between the ballraces. The space between the boxes is filled with resilient rings to exclude dirt. Near each end of the bolster is a segmental box 15, provided with two curved sockets in which are secured ball-races 17. These boxes register with similar boxes 22 on the car body 11, and balls are interposed between the ball-races. In connection with each of the side boxes a ball separator frame 28, formed with two rows of cage holes somewhat smaller than the balls, is arranged so as to keep the balls in position. At each end of the frame are V-shaped flanges, fitting into the lower ball-races to keep the channels clean. The frame 28 is provided between the rows of balls with apertures 30, Fig. 4, and underneath the frame is journalled a toothed wheel 32 in gear with the apertures. A helical spring 36 passes through the hub of the wheel, and the ends of the spring rest against shoulders on the wheel hub and engage the wheel bearing, This spring serves to bring the frame back to a central position after displacement. A plate 38 fits over the wheel hub and retains the balls, and a cover-plate 39 keeps the separator frame and the balls in position. The number of rows of balls in both the centre and side bearings may be varied.
Patent GB-190103178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Superphosphate for Fertilizing purposes.
Inventor: HUGHES JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 3178. Hughes, J. Feb. 14. Calcium phosphates.-Relates to the treatment of ordinary superphosphate for use as a manure, and consists in adding slaked lime in quantity insufficient to make the product distinctly alkaline, but sufficient to render any desired proportion of the previously-soluble phosphate insoluble in water. Such phosphate is readily soluble in a weak vegetable acid, such as 1 in 1000 solution of citric acid. It is intended to call the product "con- " verted superphosphate." Reference is made to Specification No. 19,574, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190105131-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Luncheon and Picnic Basket.
Inventor: MERRITT CECIL MACK
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 5131. Merritt, C. M. March 11. Luncheon and picnic baskets.-The basket is fitted with flaps B, which may be folded against the sides and secured by straps h, or be supported in a horizontal position by folding brackets D, by rods passed through apertures in the sides of the basket and through staples on the insides of the ends thereof, or by legs which may be folded against the undersides of the flaps. The ends are of less height than the sides, so that the lid C will lie flush with the upper edges of the sides and with the raised flaps B, thereby forming a table. Resting on ledge f within the basket is a removable tray g, divided into suitable compartments. The Provisional Specification states that the flaps B may be recessed on their inner sides, and that folded camp stools may be packed between the folded flaps and the sides of the basket.
Patent GB-190107340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Rams.
Inventor: RACKHAM ROWLAND
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 7340. Rackham, R. April 9. Water levels, indicating.-The air vessel of a hydraulic ram is fitted with a gauge glass, the top and bottom fittings of which have plugs S, Fig. 3, with radial blow-out holes R, which are uncovered when the plugs are unscrewed. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which the holes R, R' are normally closed by the cap T, but communicate when the cap is unscrewed.
Patent GB-190108162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Lamps.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 8162. Feeny, V. I., [Allgemeine Elektricitõts Ges.]. April 20. Couplings.-Supply conductors for an incandescent lamp are attached to the socket portions f<2>, g' of plug couplings on the lamp-holder. The plugs may differ in size or form, to ensure connection of the lamp so that the current passes in a definite diract i o n through it. Each socket consists of a metal tube, provided with a binding-screw i, having in its head a hole to pass the supply conductor ; the metal parts are protected by a n insulating- c o v e r - ing made in two parts g<3>, g<4>.
Patent GB-190108810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tins or Cans.
Inventor: REDDAN WILLIAM HOLMES
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 8810. Mason, T. F., Adams, E., and Waring, G. M. April 30. Turntables are turned by the weight of the locomotive depressing the hinged sections 27, 28 on to which it runs. These sections are normally kept raised by a counterweight, and are connected through a crank and train of gearing to the spurwheel which engages the circular rack 16. A locking-bolt 37 is withdrawn by ratchet gear 49 when the section 27 is lowered, but, as a further safeguard, the bolt is secured by a catch which is released when the turning-gear begins to act.
Patent GB-190109383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Food Delivery Vans.
Inventor: ABLETT JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 9383. Ablett, J. May 6. Shop vehicles; vans.-The van shown has swing end doors a, and ledges b for the reception of the shelves or trays, Fig. 3, which comprise insulated chambers c for storing hot and cold food, a compartment d for table articles, and a compartment e for soiled knives, forks, and spoons.
Patent GB-190111180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Unstoppering Aerated-water Bottles.
Inventor: MCGOWAN ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-31
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 11,180. McGowan, R. W. May 31. Opening internally-stoppered bottles.-The opener A for internally-stoppered aÙratedwater bottles is formed with a depending flange B, and with a recess C, in which a plug D is secured by a screw D'. The plug is grooved on the top and side to receive the tongue E, E', which is held in position by the plug. In use, a downward pressure on the opener causes the tongue E to enter between the ball stopper and the washer, displacing the latter sufficiently to permit the escape of the gas past the sides of the tongue. When the internal pressure is reduced sufficiently, the stopper falls away from its seat by gravity ; or the plug D may be elongated, as shown by the dotted lines, and used to displace the stopper after the pressure has been reduced.