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Patent GB-189813060-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction and Form of Curl-ended Nails for Securing Wire Screens, Hurdles, and the like.
Inventor: PAGE WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1898-06-10
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 13,060. Page, W. C. June 10 Nails; hooks.- Relates to hookheaded nails for securing hurdles, screens, wire fencing, &c. to posts &c. The nail may be made from sheet metal in the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, or from wire in the form shown in Fig. 4. The shank A, Fig. 4, may be screwthreaded for a short distance.
Patent GB-189813418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Protectors and other Attachments for Forge-workers' Boots, and for Boots and Shoes for Cycling, Running, Cricketing, and similar purposes.
Inventor: LUMBY WILLIE
Filed: 1898-06-16
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 13,418. Lumby, W., and Auty, J. June 16. Sole and heel protectors; soles; slipping, preventing ; athletic shoes.-Consists of means for securing attachments such as protectors, spikes, ribs, &c. to soles and heels, and of a special form of protector for forgeworkers' boots. Between the outer and inner soles is secured a metal frame a having tapped bosses d to which the protector &c. is secured by countersunk screws. The soles of forgeworkers' boots are entirely covered by a plate e on which are cast nail-like projections p. The attachment may be formed as a metal frame, the spaces in which are filled with leather or rubber, the whole then forming a clump or double sole. The Provisional Specification describes arrangements of ribs suitable for cycling and cricket shoes.
Patent GB-189814303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Public Lamp Standards.
Inventor: ROBINSON HUGH MANSFIELD
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 14,303. Robinson, H. M. June 28. Sale apparatus of any form is attached to the lower portion of a lamppost. The apparatus is mounted on a door B, and is enclosed by an inner hinged casing H. The door is m a d e detachable, and i s provided with a lock.
Patent GB-189816756-A (GB)
Title: A Drawing Room or Parlour Game.
Inventor: HILL ELLEN
Filed: 1898-08-03
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 16,756. Hill, E. Aug. 3. Games played with balls and mallets. - Differently-coloured balls are placed upon correspondingly-coloured discs in either of the rows G, G', and are to be struck in turn by a mallet so as to be driven into the correspondinglycoloured compartment E in line therewith. D are scoring-blocks, and F sockets for scoring-flags.
Patent GB-189817830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Incandescence Oil Lamps.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1898-08-18
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 17,830. Imray, O., [Kuhnt & Deissler]. Aug. 18. Incandescent oil Lamps.-Relates to burners of the kind described in Specification No. 11,803, A.D. 1898. The caps c, d are preferably cylindrical at their upper ends. The air-supply tube e is formed with a flame-spreading flange f, and above this with a perforated cone l having an imperforate top plate e<4>. Below the flange the tube has a number of helical slits i by which an eddying motion is imparted to the air and vapours.
Patent GB-189820428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Sash Fastenings.
Inventor: JOHNSTONE EDWARD
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 20,428. Johnstone, E., and Ross. E. S. Sept. 27 S a s h fastenings.- The bolt A slides in a frame formed by the plate D and wings E, F. Between the wings E is pivoted the pawl J actuated by the spring P. When the bolt is shot, it is locked by the pawl J engaging in the notch B. The pawl is released, to permit the bolt to be drawn back, by pressing down a knob which slides on its stem L. The nose C of the bolt is bevelled so that, when it enters the keeper on the upper sash, it forces the sashes into the closed position.
Patent GB-189821556-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Lasting Boots and Shoes and Apparatus connected therewith.
Inventor: KEIL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1898-10-13
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 21,556. Keil, F. Oct. 13. Lasting.-The upper is drawn smoothly and tightly over the last and insole at the toe and sides by means of a wire cord which is preferably twisted or ribbed to prevent it from slipping. As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the last, upper, and insole are placed on a flanged block d of slightly smaller dimensions than the insole. A groove is thus formed between the insole and the flange e into which the upper is drawn by the cords f, f<1>. These cords pass over guide pulleys h, h<1>, by which they are pushed into the narrow portion of the sole. Figs. 6 and 7 show a machine for tightening the cords. The last, right way up, is secured on a block k by lugs k<1> and cottars. The cords are then drawn into position by rotating a hand-wheel r, which can be locked in any position by a pawl r<2>. Before tightening the cords the upper may be stretched at the toe by pincers u, u operated in conjunction with a guide v<2> by treadles u<2>. The guide-pulleys h, h<1> are independently adjustable by means of screws, and are drawn in and out by slides actuated by a screw.
Patent GB-189824799-A (GB)
Title: A Watch Protector for Preventing the Theft of a Watch.
Inventor: LATHAM EDWIN
Filed: 1898-11-24
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 24,799. Latham, E. Nov. 24. Protectors, watch.-The band B, Fig.1, is attached to the pocket by sewing, or by inserting the prongs b through the material and clinching them. The watch or other article is retained by the arms A or by the projecting stop c. The protector may be divided in the centre, and the halves separately attached. A band permanently secured in the pocket may have sockets for the reception of a movable band with the projecting arms. The modified protector shown in Fig. 4 is attached to the material of the pocket by spring clips E. The ends of the arms A may be connected by a sliding or pivoted bar.
Patent GB-189825385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines.
Inventor: STEWART GEORGE DALRYMPLE
Filed: 1898-12-01
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 25,385. Stewart, G. D. Dec. 1. Platen presses.-Guard for preventing accidents. A strip or plate of thin sheet metal A is hinged at H to the upper end of the platen P. The guard is connected by the lever and link L, L<1> to the oscillating piece R. In the forward motion of the platen, from the position shown in Fig. 2 to that shown in Fig. 3, the guard A is thrown forward so as to cover the space between the platen and type bed.
Patent GB-189826351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Elements or Batteries.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 26,351. Wetter, J., [Maas, M.]. Dec. 13. LeclanchÚ a n d like batteries.- Relates to dry batteries of the LeclanchÚ t y p e. The zinc electrode B is made with a projecting tapered tang b on which the binding-post b<1> is fastened by pins. The zinc electrode is also covered on its inner side with a layer C of asbestos. The car bon electrode D is made with one or more openings d<1> leading into a central hollow part which is filled with the electrolyte. In the upper part of this electrode is a vertical groove in which fits a shank d<4> projecting from the binding-post d<3>, which is fastened to the electrode by wire d<6> wound around both. The upper part of the electrode with its attachment is then copper-plated. The absorbent F and the electrolyte are enclosed in a porous bag E. The battery is provided with a cover a in which is fitted a tube a' for the supply of the electrolyte. When not in use, a plug a<2> of bamboo or rattan is placed in the tube, and serves to permit the escape of gases. Another piece of bamboo a<3> also serves the same purpose.
Patent GB-189902574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Movable Furnace Grates.
Inventor: MOUTTE ETIENNE THEODORE
Filed: 1899-02-04
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 2574. Moutte, E. T. Feb. 4. Firebars and grates.-Relates to means for rocking or reciprocating firebars which are interchangeable and reversible. Bars a, a<1>, arranged alternately in two sets to form the grate, are slotted at b, b<1>, to receive pins carried by arms e, e', adjustable on the bearer-bars f, which are carried by the frames g mounted on knife-edges h and connected by adjustable rods i. Any firebar can be removed, reversed, or replaced by taking out one of the grate sections c fitted at the front of the furnace. The operating-lever j has an extension k which can only be removed when the bars are level, and the lever is locked by the weighted catch m pivoted to the frame o. When the extension is inserted, a bevelled finger on it pushes the catch m aside, and a slot in the frame o permits the lever j to be actuated. In a modification, the firebars carry pins which engage in slots in the arms e, e'.
Patent GB-189907392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vent Pegs for Beer Casks and other Vessels Containing Liquid.
Inventor: SMETHURST WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 7392. Smethurst, W., and Knowles, E. April 8. Vent pegs and v e n t - ing; b u n g s.-T h e vent peg, Fig. 2, has a perforated plug d fitted in the exit aperture, as shown, the perforation e of the plug being covered on the inner side with an elastic band f, which permits the entrance of air, b u t prevents the egress of any g a s e s. I n s t e a d of the exit aperture being at rightangles to the longitudinal perforation b of the peg, it may be in line with it. The plug d may also be fitted in the bung.
Patent GB-189907438-A (GB)
Title: Process for Manufacturing Paper Pulp from the Root Refuse of Common Reed (Phragmites Communis).
Inventor: FESZTY ADOLF VON
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 7438. Feszty, A. von. April 8. Boiling; materials, fibrous.-The washed roots of the common reed (Phragmites communis) are boiled for from two to six hours in milk of lime containing about two per cent. of hydrate of lime, or in a two per cent. solution of a caustic alkali, or a three per cent. solution of an alkaline carbonate. Under a pressure of from two to six atmospheres an hour's boiling will be sufficient. The fibres are subsequently washed and bleached, and used in preparing paper pulp.
Patent GB-189911733-A (GB)
Title: The Packing and Keeping of Frozen Delicacies, such as Ices and Ice Creams and the like.
Inventor: ANKOBUS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1900-06-06
Abstract: 11,733. A n t r o - bus, W. June 6. Pack i n g ices, icecreams, &c.-These are packed and stored in a doubledwalled box, having dry non - conducting material, such as cotton wool or cork dust E, between the walls D, F, and in the lid G. The boxes and non - conductors are chilled before packing.
Patent GB-189918313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Compound or Multiple Expansion Engines.
Inventor: CROWDEN CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1899-09-11
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,313. Crowden, C. T. Sept. 11. Compound and multiple-expansion engines.-Relates to a controlling-valve, by which the engine may be made to work either simple or compound. Fig. 1 shows a section at right-angles to the cylinders G, H. In the position of the controlling- valve B shown in the Figure, the exhaust from the high-pressure cylinder G passes to the valvechest of the low-pressure cylinder through the ports C, D. When shifted to the left, as shown in Fig. 2, the high-pressure port C is cut off from the low-pressure port D, but is opened to the passage F leading to the atmosphere or condenser, while the port D is opened to a live steam supply passage E. In a modification, the valve B is furnished with an additional piston to enable it to be actuated by steam pressure.
Patent GB-189918413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Power Transmitting Mechanism.
Inventor: ALBERT C. TANNER
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 18,413. Lake, W. R., [Tanner, A. C.]. Sept. 12. Pressure members in guide-tubes.-Relates to the transmission of rotary motion from one shaft to another by means of a train of rollers in a guidetube. The invention is described in connection with a bicycle. The guide-tube, fixed to the frame by means of clips, is slotted at its ends to allow the wheels A and B to work into it ; the ends are bent inwards, being curves struck from the centres of the respective wheels ; the upper member of the tube is arched, and the lower member may be the same, or it may be bent downwards. As shown in Fig. 6, the tube is composed of two trough-shaped sections bolted together ; it is divided transversely at the centre to permit of adjustment for length. The rollers, Figs. 8, 9, and 10, each consists of an outer ring mounted by means of ball bearings upon a flanged cylinder, in two parts held together by a bush ; the outer ring may be flanged, as in Fig. 10. The rings bear against each other, and normally do not touch the tube, which is formed with tracks g for the flanges of the cylinders ; in the upper member the tracks are formed on the top side, Fig. 6, as in consequence of the curve the rollers are forced upwards by the driving strain ; at the ends, Fig. 7, they are formed at both sides, but so far apart that the cylinder cannot touch both sides at the same time ; along the lower member the tracks are at the bottom, and in back-pedalling the rings are forced up into contact with the top of the tube and act as a brake.
Patent GB-189923487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hospital Beds.
Inventor: PIPER HARRY LUTHER
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,487. Piper, H. L. Nov. 24. Bed-lifts.-A frame G, over which is stretched a sheet of canvas P, has four depending pillars J working through guides I on the sides of the bedstead. Cords O fixed to the sides of the bedstead pass under pulleys K on the pillars J, and over pulleys L on the bedstead sides, and are wound on a cross-shaft D by a winch handle, a ratchet and pawl preventing the shaft from running back. The patient can be raised on the sheet P, which has an aperture or slit to allow of access to a bed-pan placed beneath.
Patent GB-190004628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for use in taking Dental Impressions.
Inventor: OSGOOD HERMAN DAGETT
Filed: 1900-03-10
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 4628. Osgood, H. D. March 10. Moulding artificial teeth.-Dental impression trays are formed with receptacles, to receive the plaster displaced when taking the impression. A tray consists of a plate a<1> formed with an air vent d and with an outer flange a shaped to fit the mouth. A plate a<4> having raised centre a<2> and a flange b<1> is detachably secured to the plate a' by lugs c<2> and by placing a strip b of wax between the flange b<1> and the ends of the flange a, so that the excess plaster can escape through an opening in the plate a<2> into the space between the plates.
Patent GB-190012782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closets and Latrines.
Inventor: FERGUSSON JOHN ADAM
Filed: 1900-07-16
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 12,782. Fergusson, J. A. July 16. Closet seats and footboards. - The seat of a closet or latrine is curved downward from the front, as shown, and the feet are raised by an elevated foot-rest F.
Patent GB-190017320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Construction of Underframes for Railway and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: KEITHLEY HERBERT RUDOLPH
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 17,320. Keithley, H. R. Sept. 29. Axle-trucks or, undercarriages; underframing of bodies.-Relates to the construction of steel underframes. The side and central sills consist each of a pair of Z-bars which may be tied together by top and bottom plates as shown in Fig. 2. The central portion of each is deeper than the ends, as shown in Fig. 1. The sills are tied together by a plate, by bolsters of ordinary form, and at the ends by Z-bars m, n and a channel bar o.
Patent GB-190020552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair Drying Apparatus.
Inventor: BALKE KARL HERMANN
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 20,552. Balke, K.. H. Nov. 14. Hair and head, special drying- appliances f o r . - The hair to be dried is laid on the openwork top of a shovel or trough-like device s, supplied with heated air through the tube b on the fan casirg g, while the roots of the hair are dried by air led through the flexible tube t attached to the casing at a. The fan may be driven through gearing from a spring motor in a casing h attached to the fan casing g. Flames F in the fan inlet heat the air.
Patent GB-190023060-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Nut Lock.
Inventor: JONES JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 23,060. Jones, J. W., and Helmer, J. Dec. 17. Locking nuts.-The nut C, Fig. 2 (Sheet 1), is held by tongues or bent-up parts D<1> of a plate D secured in a dovetailed groove in a base-plate A, itself fixed either by projections a which fit into holes or grooves in the work or by pins which screw into the work and engage notches in the base-plate A, or by the plate A fitting against the rail flanges of rail joints and extending over several bolts. The nut may have grooves to receive the tongues D'. The plate D may be replaced by a key E, Fig. 2 (Sheet 2), which slides in a groove in the base-plate A, and has its split ends e<2>, e<3> turned back to engage with the faces of the nut. The end e<3> is bent horizontally, and the end e<2> is bent vertically. One part e of the key fits beneath the nut, and the main part bears against one side of it. The key may be held in place by a pivoted hook E<2>, Fig. 7 (Sheet 2). The keys or locking-plates E, Fig. 5 (Sheet 2), may be held in place by a split pin F. Where a second nut C' is used on the same bolt, it is locked to the main nut C by a washer G with four tongues, two of which are bent down against the main nut and two bent up against the lock-nut. In the form shown in Fig. 2 (Sheet 3), the main nut 3 is held by a V-shaped key 5, the apex of which lies in a groove 2 in the bolt, while the legs lie in grooves 4 in the nut. The ends of the legs are bent up to engage with notches 8 formed in a flange on the lock-nut 6.
Patent GB-190100152-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gas Engine
Inventor: LOSSIGNOL CHARLES
Filed: 1901-01-02
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 152. Lossignol, C., and Heinen, L. Jan. 2. Gas engines.- The engine has two cylinders, each with two pistons connected to opposite cranks. A four - stroke cycle occurs between each pair of pistons, so as to pro. duce an impulse at e a c h revolution, the admission valve always closing before the end of the auction stroke. There is a mixing - valve G common to the two cylinders, and each cylinder has in addition an admission valve, which is closed by a spring and opened by a sliding cam I controlled by the governor. The exhaust valves are always opened at the end of the working stroke by a fixed cam, and allowed to close at different times by a sliding cam M. When the speed is excessive, the exhaust valve closes before the end of the exhaust stroke, and the admission valve is opened correspondingly late, and closed earlier in the suction stroke.
Patent GB-190100876-A (GB)
Title: Self-acting Opening and Closing Door and Gate Apparatus.
Inventor: STEAD FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-01-14
Granted: 1902-01-14
Abstract: 876. Stead, F. Jan. 14. Door and gate opening and closing apparatus.- Relates to an apparatus by which the door is opened by the pressure of the weight of a person and closed by a spring. Figs. 1 and 2 show two views of the apparatus in sectional elevation. The weight of the person standing on the platform P<1> acts through links on knife-edges KK mounted on the levers BB, JJ, the free ends of which are connected together by a link. On one of the levers JJ are segmental racks GG, which gear with two toothed segments N, U turning loosely on the shaft Z. Either of the segments N or U may be connected to the shaft Z by a sliding clutch T. This clutch block T is actuated by the free end of the lever BB, which is connected to it by levers V, X. The movement of the shaft Z is transmitted to the door spindle B by the toothed gearing L, J, C. The door-closing spring G acts through a lever E on a pin D attached to the door spindle B.
Patent GB-190106630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cots and Bedsteads.
Inventor: DRURY AGNES LOUISA
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 6630. Drury, A. L. March 29. Bedsteads and cots.-Relates to folding and portable bedsteads and cots adapted to prevent children, invalids, and lunatics from falling out or from being attacked by cats, insects, &c. Legs D braced together by bars E are pivoted to the bottom frame C, and are held extended by stays F pivoted at f and having eyes which fit over the castor pegs before the castor pegs G are screwed on. The side and end frames A, B, covered with netting &c., are connected by hook and eye hinges to the frame C, and can fold down on it. Sliding bars N, having eyes N<1> which engage the screwed pegs B<1> before the knobs L are screwed on, serve to hold the side and end frames in the vertical position. Half of one side frame A' is hinged to the other half, and is supported by chains K in a horizontal position to form a table or tray. The other half of the side frame may be turned down to the horizontal, and be supported by the first-named half to form an extension. Cups with inturned flanges, as shown in Fig. 3, are secured to the legs and filled with water to prevent ants &c. from creeping up the legs. A camping or awning frame to support mosquito nets &c. consists of four bars 0, connected at the centre by a bolt P, Q and nut R, and connected to the screwed pegs B<1> by eyes and knobs L. Figs. 4 and 5 show modified canopy frames. The cot may be arranged to rock or swing. An arkshaped canopy frame consists of ends 2, Fig. 7, and sides 6 all hinged to the bottom 7. One side is in two halves, one of which may be used as a table. The penthouse roof frame consists of two frames 4, 5 hinged together, the frame 5 being hinged to the side 6. The whole can fold flat on the bottom frame 7.
Patent GB-190113313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Printing Calico and other Fabrics
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 13,313. Calico Printers' Association and Higginbotham, G. July 1. Printing fabrics. - Relates to machines for printing headings or designs across the fabric at intervals, and consists of means whereby the interval may be varied by the attendant at any time, so that the cross design may be printed close to the seam joining two lengths of fabric, to avoid waste of material. Fig. 1 shows parts of a machine, of which a is the printing bowl, and b, c are the front and back cam shafts, the cams on which control the lifts or "jumps" of the printing-rollers. The shafts b, c are normally driven slowly from a shaft d by gearing f, e, g. The shaft d drives its spur-wheel f through a ratchet-wheel q on the shaft and a pawl p on the wheel, so that the wheel f may be rotated, in the direction of the arrow, at a higher speed than the shaft, A wheel l, loose on the shaft c, is driven at a higher speed than the shaft by a chain j and wheel i on the crank shaft h. The wheel c may be clutched to the shaft by a clutch, the movable part of which may be operated by a hand-lever. When the clutch is engaged, the shafts b, c are driven at a higher speed, the wheel f overrunning its shaft d.