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Patent GB-189717186-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Press and Dies for Embossing, Letter Copying, and the like.
Inventor: PIQUET HENRI
Filed: 1897-07-21
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 17,186. Piquet, H. July 21. Copying - presses. -A press for use in copying letters or the likecomprises a single arm or standard C, and an impression plate D attached to the screw B by a ball - and - socket joint, and adapted to rise in a tilted position or to be tilted when projections J on the plate strike the ends of adjustable screws H. A similar tilting plate may be used. in a press having a double arm or standard. An embossing-die, having adjustable clips for holding photographs or the like, may be used. The handles A may be made with hinged joints.
Patent GB-189723029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Bedsteads.
Inventor: LAWSON EDWARD
Filed: 1897-10-07
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 23,029. Lawson, E., [trading as Crosbie & Co., R. L.], and Hodgetts, R. G. Oct. 7. Bedsteads.-The head or foot frames, or both, are provided with blocks d, having male dovetails d<2> which engage corresponding dovetails on the corner blocks. The end frames are thus independent of the legs and bottom frame and can be readily removed.
Patent GB-189723361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas Engines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1897-10-11
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 23,361. Thompson, W. P., [Von, H. P. de]. Oct. 11. Gas engines, valves and valve gear for. The valve H between the mixing-chamber J' and the cylinder is actuated by an eccentric on the crank shaft through a tappet rod G. A wedge-shaped piece E' sliding on a plate E hinged at C is interposed between the end of the rod G and the stem of the valve H', and its position is regulated by a governor A acting through the bell-crank lever B. The time of opening of the valve H<1> is thus under the control of the governor. The inlet valve J admits air from the opening K and gas from the annular chamber N<1>, causing the two to mix before entering the chamber J<1>.
Patent GB-189723862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycles Saddles and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: TERRY ALFRED ERNEST
IPC: B62J1/02
Filed: 1897-10-16
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 23,862. Terry, A. E. Oct. 16. Saddles; saddle springs.-The saddle frame is bent from a piece of stout round or flat steel wire to the form shown in Fig. 2, the ends being brazed together or otherwise connected. Coiled springs S, S are stretched from front to back, and are connected to the framing by hooks or eyes a<3> or by a coiled wire W as shown in Fig. 5. A felt, cloth, leather, or other cover or pad E may be strapped over the springs as shown in Fig. 1. In a modification, two sets of springs are used, a plate of leather or other material V being placed between as shown in Fig. 5. The springs shown may be attached to the frame of an ordinary saddle in place of the usual leather seat.
Patent GB-189723979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Switches for Controlling Electrical Currents.
Inventor: BOOTH JAMES
Filed: 1897-10-18
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 23,979. Booth, J., and Hobday, S. Oct. 18. Switches.-The base a carries spring contacts b, b on one side, and on the other it is formed with cam or inclined faces j, j, on which works a pin i carried by the spindle d. The spindle carries a contact-plate f normally raised by a spring h. On turning the handle e, the pin i running on the inclined faces j pulls down the spindle and plate f, so making contact. The inclinesj have flats j<1> for holding the switch in the on position. Fig. 15 shows a suitable casing for the switch.
Patent GB-189724988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for Removing Mud from Mud Guards and Tyres of Cycles and the like, and the Lifting of Cycle Tyres from their Rims.
Inventor: HAYNES EDWARD
Filed: 1897-10-28
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 24,988. Haynes, E., and Eade, E. Oct. 28 Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Relates to a tool for removing mud from the tyres and mud guards of cycles and the like, and for detaching tyres from their rims, one form being shown. The tool, formed of metal, wood, or wire, has one end A curved for removing mud and has the other end D-sbaped as shown for detaching tyres. The tool may be hinged in the middle, and both the mudremoving and the tyre-detaching parts may be formed at the same end.
Patent GB-189726937-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Attaining the Correct Position of the Pen when Writing.
Inventor: FIBRIG JOHANN
Filed: 1897-11-17
Granted: 1898-01-01
Abstract: 26,937. Fibrig, J. Nov. 17. Writing, teaching.-An appliance for use in keeping the hand in the correct position for writing consists of three elastic bands a, b, c, and is used as shown. The band a passes round the thumb, the band b round the forefinger and pen, and the band c round all the fingers. Two modifications are described ; in one an elastic loop is provided for the pen, and in the other a metal clip for the pen is attached.
Patent GB-189730472-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Chimney Can or Ventilator.
Inventor: THORBURN THOMAS
Filed: 1897-12-24
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 30,472. Thorburn, T. Dec. 24. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops.- Consists of an upt a k e surmounted by a cap and having outside and inside passages a, b to guide air currents in the directions shown by the arrows.
Patent GB-189800240-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Propelling and Manoeuvring Navigable Vessels.
Inventor: GJERS JOHN
Filed: 1898-01-04
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 240. Gjers, J. Jan. 4. Screw pumps for producing water jets for propelling and steering ships and boats. The water flows longitudinally into the vessel under the pressure of the head, by the pipe 2, and then upward to a chamber 4, whence it is ejected through a tube 3 by means of a rapidly-rotating screw blade or propeller. The inlet and outlet branches of the casing 4 are inclined to each other at a large angle. The casing 4 may contain two or more propellers rotating in separate parallel chambers and in the same direction, whereby rotation of the stream of water is prevented.
Patent GB-189804825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: JUNGE CHARLES
Filed: 1898-02-26
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 4825. Junge, C., [Knoschke, R.]. Feb. 26. Secondary batteries.-Spongy lead for use in the manufacture of active material is made by boiling lead in a ten to twenty per cent. solution of nitric acid for from five to ten minutes, the boiling being only continued so long as no crystals are formed. The liquid is then cooled, pieces of zinc, coke, or coal are immersed therein, and spongy lead is deposited on them from the solution. For positive plates this spongy lead is mixed with manganese peroxide and minium, while for negative plates it is mixed with manganese peroxide and litharge.
Patent GB-189806535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propelling Barges and Boats on Canals and other Waterways, by Electricity.
Inventor: KENWAY WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1898-03-17
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 6535. Kenway, W. E. and Hughes, T. V. March 17. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-Relates to two - part collectors for applying the method of electric propulsion o f carriages on tramways described in Specification No. 8338, A.D. 1896, to barges and boats o n canals and other waterways. The trolley or collector E consists of the sleeves e', e<2> insulated by the disc e<3> and sleeve e<4>. The sleeve e<1> bears on the wire a<1>, and delivers the current through the cap e<5> and insulated pin e<6> to the wire d<2> passing through the axial sleeve e and the tube d, and the sleeve e<2> bears on the return wire a<2> and is in electrical communication with the sleeve e and tube d, the latter of which is connected to a standard in connection with the motor.
Patent GB-189811910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Acetylene Gas Generators for Lamps.
Inventor: BARTLETT JAMES
Filed: 1898-05-25
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 11,910. Bartlett, J. May 25. Acetylene lamps for bicycles, carriages, and household purposes. The conical water chambers W, X connected by the pipe X' have perforations E, W<1> respectively to permit the passage of water to the carbide chamber C, which has perforations C<2>. The chamber C has a screwed cap A<1> to receive the gas reservoir, not shown, which is provided with a burner, and an upper chamber packed with tow, wadding, or other material for filtering the gas.
Patent GB-189813126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Oil Lamps.
Inventor: HERSEY JOHN
Filed: 1898-06-11
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 13,126. Hersey, J., and Hersey, M. June 11. Incandescent o i l lamps.- One part of the air supply entering at c<1> traverses the channel a<2>, and is heated whilst ascending the centre of the annular wick-tube, and the remainder is warmed whilst ascending between the o u t e r wicktube and the cone b. The latter portion of the air supply is deflected downwards at d, as indicated by the arrows, and mingles with cold air entering at c<3> and ascending through apertures c<3> to t h e outside of the flame. T h e cold air entering at c<3> suffices to keep the burner cool. The wick is fitted tightly within the wick-tube, and may be formed with a tip of highly-compressed cotton. The flame spreader his mounted upon the tube f which encloses the wick-raising mechanism g.
Patent GB-189816910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mail Carts and like Vehicles for Children.
Inventor: BAKER HENRY VINCENT
Filed: 1898-08-04
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 16,910. Baker, H. V. Aug. 4. Children's mail carts and like vehicles.-The fork C is clamped to the axle B and riveted to the springs D so that the body may be adjusted to be approximately horizontal. The clamp bolts are secured to the axle, and are slotted to receive the arms of the fork C.
Patent GB-189820128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Brakes for Use on Railways.
Inventor: PERRY FREDERICK AINSLIE
Filed: 1898-09-23
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,128. Perry, F. A. Sept. 23. Brakes, automatic. Shoes a<2>, which are intended to scotch the wheels by passing under them, are carried on a shaft n and are connected by levers c<1>, c' to the body of the car. The shaft n is supported by two rods m, which are engaged by arms g connected to a sliding rod f. When the rod g is released, it is drawn forward by the spring f<1>, and releases the shaft n, which thereupon descends to the rails. In falling, it pulls on the cord t and raises the link q into contact with the hooks c on the car axle a. The rotation of the car axle then winds up the chain p, and draws the shoes a<2> close to and beneath the car wheels, thus speedily bringing the car to rest.
Patent GB-189823071-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Paint, Printer's Ink and the like.
Inventor: STOOP ADRIAAN
Filed: 1898-11-02
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 23,071. Stoop, A. Nov. 2. Paints, materials for.-The natural oil obtained at Grisee in Java is purified by heating with salt . and distilled. The residue is dissolved in a suitable solvent and mixed with colouring-matter to form paint, printer's ink, or the like.
Patent GB-189823270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trouser Stretchers.
Inventor: CUNLIFFE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-11-05
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 23,270. Cunliffe, W. Nov. 5. Trouser stretchers.- The stretcher consists of two shaped pieces of wood which are inserted in one trouser leg, a similar appliance being also inserted in the other leg. The lower end of the trousers is fastened on to the strips by a clip K, and the upper end by a clip A which is grooved to receive the brace buttons. The trousers held at these two points are stretched by moving upwards the pieces G, which slide on the rods B, C and are held in the stretched position by springs 0, which engage with rack teeth formed on the rods B, C.
Patent GB-189823282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Advertising Devices.
Inventor: SMITH MABEL
Filed: 1898-11-05
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 23,282. Smith, M., [Administratrix of Smith, G.], and Broome, A. E. Nov. 5. Advertising. - In tablets and the like the advertisements are put on a space or spaces a in the centre, surrounding which are spaces c for photographs or pictorial illustrations, and spaces d for calendars, and also spaces for mirrors, barometers, thermometers, &c. In a modification, the advertisements may surround the pictorial spaces, which may be in the centre.
Patent GB-189826876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Changing Gear for Cycles, and the like.
Inventor: SNOW FRED PEARLY
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 26,876. Snow, F. P. Dec. 20. Toothed gearing. -Relates to epicyclic gearing enclosed in the hub of a bicycle &c., and consists of an arrangement to facilitate access to the gear and the adjustment of the bearings. The axle 1 is stationary, and carries two sleeves 3, 19, the former carrying a flanged disc 4 and the latter the chainwheel 6. The inner ends of the sleeves carry bevelwheels 5, 7 gearing with a bevel pinion or pinions 21, carried on ball bearings in a crossframe 22 fixed to the hub 15. The hub turns on bearings 16, 17 disposed as shown. Sliding bolts 30, actuated by a slotted cam 29 fitted with springs, are arranged to lock the disc 4 to the hub so that the gear revolves as a whole for speed. To change the gear, a catch is caused to engage a notch in the cam, so as to retract the bolts. The catch then enters a notch in the disc 4, and holds it and the bevel-wheel 5 stationary. The chain-wheel &c. then drives the hub at half speed through the bevel pinions 21. The whole of the bearings are adjusted by the cone nuts 10, 11 of the axle bearings 18. Access to the gear can be obtained from both ends of the hub for cleaning &c.
Patent GB-189904710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stamping Presses, and in Dies and Feed-mechanism therefor.
Inventor: YOUNG DAVID
Filed: 1899-03-03
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 4710. Young, D., [Board, J. L.]. March 3. Stamping.-A stamping-press for cutting out the ends of cans or other vessels from sheet metal has a table G down which the sheet is fed to be operated on by punches in a head reciprocated by the crank shaft B. The punches P, P<1> are arranged as shown in Fig. 3, to avoid waste. The grippers J<14>, J<15>, J<17> are arranged in pairs on rock shafts J<1> carried by slides H reciprocated by rods H<4> and cam levers. The grippers are actuated by springs to hold the sheet till the punches have entered the sheet, when the grippers are raised by cam-operated shoes K<1> and the slides H reciprocated upwards, the grippers then again gripping the sheet. After the punches have been raised, the sheet is fed forward by the slides H. A shovel 0, operated by rods N, is simultaneously moved between the dies and punches to receive the blanks when ejected from the latter, and is then withdrawn. The punch E", Fig. 8, is formed as a ring, held in place by a nipple E<9> and shoulder E'‹. The punch has an ordinary "flipper" or ejecting-device E<15>, and the lower edge of the punch is thinned at E<21> to allow it to be easily dressed, and to provide room between it and the " flipper " for the bead to form on the edge of the blank, or for any foreign substance on the tin.
Patent GB-189907597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Facilitating the Payment and Receipt of Money and Change, specially applicable to Booking Offices.
Inventor: TOWNEND THOMAS
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 7597. Townend, T. April 11. Coin-handling appliances.-Relates to apparatus for use in booking-offices &c., for facilitating the receipt of money and the giving of change. The apparatus consists of a rocking tray A with terminal holes cut off from the centre portion by shutters D. each of which is lifted when its own end of the tray is held down by hand to catch the money put in at the other end.
Patent GB-189908490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Granulated Suet.
Filed: 1899-04-22
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 8490. Patent Granulated Suet Co., Smith, W. G., Rudd, A., and Attwooll, F. April 22. Fats.-Relates to the preparation of granulated suet. The suet is minced, and the worm - like threads issuing from the mincing - machine are melted below 140‹ F. in a cage contained in a steam jacket, the fat running to the bottom of the pan, where it is drawn off into settling-tanks, leaving fleshy matters in the cage. After settling, the fat is skimmed from the surface, and is again melted and granulated, preferably by the process described in Specification No. 20,438, A.D. 1896, except that a soluble antiseptic is added to the water. The fat is allowed to cool in the water, and is then strained out placed in a coarse meshed canvas bag, and immersed in cold water to harden it. Water is then removed in a hydro-extractor, and the cake of fat broken up. The fat may be further dried by passing it through a hot-air chamber. A quantity of flour is added to prevent the particles from adhering together.
Patent GB-189909143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Utensils.
Inventor: SCHWARTZ SOPHIA
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 9143. Schwartz, S. May 1. Tea-pots &c.-Relates to lids or covers for tea-pots, coffee - pots, and other utensils, and particularly for those having an open spout. In the construction shown, the lid 16 has a downwardly-projecting flange 21, which is perforated at one part so as to form a strainer or escape for steam. The lid has an extension 18 to form the cover for the spout. It is secured on the vessel by sliding bolts 25, forced outwards by a spring 29 and adapted to engage in recesses formed in special handles 23 or in lugs secured to the vessel. They are retracted by the thumbpieces 27. The lid may have an outer flange or extension to serve as a steam guard. For vessels having a closed spout the extension 18 is dispensed with.
Patent GB-189915165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Ladders for Life Saving and other purposes.
Inventor: WHITELEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-07-24
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 15,165. Whiteley, J. July 24. Ladders. - Folding ladders, constructed of links a jointed together by means of rungs b, are arranged to slide in channel-iron guides c in the floors d, and are provided with racks which gear with pinions h operated by a hand-wheel k and toothed gearing. A platform l is fixed to the inner end of each ladder, and the lower ends of the upper ladders are slotted at m to engage with the rungs of the sections below, so as to form a continuous ladder from the top of the building to the bottom. The apertures in the wall are closed by hinged covers g, and rollers n are provided for the ladder sections to run on. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, the ladder is arranged to slide within a frame o mounted in the guides c. The frame o carries a door or cover g and platforms l, p, and is formed with rack teeth which engage with the pinions h. When the ladder is raised and withdrawn, it slides within the frame o until the top rung comes in contact with a double hook pivoted to the frame. The ladder and frame then slide together within the guides c. Folding hand-rails may be pivoted to the platform.
Patent GB-189918573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vacuum Forming Apparatus, applicable for Medical and other Purposes.
Inventor: FRANCOIS JEAN
Filed: 1899-09-14
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 18,573. Breuillard, J. F. Sept. 14. Bellows pumps; piston pumps.-Water is circulated in an air-exhausting apparatus by pumps p or by hemispherical flexible-chamber pumps. The apparatus is particularly useful for medical purposes. A vacuum is formed in a cupping-glass, for instance, at the end of the tube u by a water ejector h, the small quantity of water in the base r being circulated continuously by means of pumps p, which force it into the air vessel, from which it flows by the pipes t, q back to the base r.
Patent GB-189923210-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Coupling for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 23,210. Clark, W., [White, C. P., and Burke, M.]. Nov. 21. Couplings, automatic.-Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 4, an end elevation. The pivoted central link B and side links E, E are adapted, when two vehicles are brought together, to slide up the inclined faces of the hooks A, D, D and automatically engage with them, and are then locked by hand by the arms I of the sliding bar J. The coupling- links are held up by the bar F, which may be elevated by depressing the handle of the pivoted lever G to which it is connected. The tension on the central draw-bar B<1> is adjusted by turning the nut L, which has a ring M provided with ratchet teeth l in which one of the arms M', M<2> of a double pawl engages according to the direction of motion required. The ratchet ring is worked from the side of the vehicle by the levers 0 and N, and the arms M', M' are controlled by the lever P.
Patent GB-190005385-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Pure Sulphurised Derivatives of Indophenols.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 5385. Imray, O., [Soc. of Chemical Industry in Basle]. March 21. Dyes, artificial.-Pure sulphurized derivatives of indophenols are produced by heating under pressure with alkali polysulphides or sodium sulphide and sulphur, preferably sodium tetrasulphide, an alcoholic solution of a derivative of p-oxydialphylamine, such as p-oxydinitrodiphenylamine melting at 187‹-188‹ C. ; p-oxynitroamidodiphenylamine melting at 196‹-197‹ C. ; the indophenol derived from m-toluylenediamine or m-phenylenediamine and p-amidophenol ; p-oxydiamidodiphenylamine ; the condensation product of p-amidophenol, or its methyl, carboxyl, or sulphonic substitution derivatives, with the 1 : 3 : 4-dinitrochlorobenzene, or with 1 : 3 : 4 : 6-dinitrodichlorobenzene ; the intermediate brown products obtained by heating without pressure solutions of p-oxydinitrodiphenylamine derivatives with alkaline polysulphides ; or dinitrophenylquinoneimides. The products vary with the temperatures and proportions of materials used. They are almost insoluble in most solvents, but are converted into alkali salts soluble in water by treatment with sodium-sulphide solution, and in this form they dye unmordanted cotton in a bath containing sodium chloride. They are probably hydrosulphides or disulphides of sulphurized indophenols.
Patent GB-190007740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fancy Boxes and in the Method of Making them.
Inventor: WATTS CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 7740. Watts, C. J., and Tuffley, W. April 26. Cardboard and like boxes of fancy shapes are formed of cardboard and like material from a blank cut and scored as shown in Fig. 1. The flaps c are bent at rightangles to the bottom A to form the sides of the box, being secured together in any suitable manner. With the folding - lines b curved as shown, the bottom of the box thus formed will be convex on the outer side. In modifications, the flaps may be of any number, and the curve of the folding-lines b may be in the opposite direction to that shown, in which case the bottom of the box will be fluted. The lid is similarly formed.
Patent GB-190010291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Cushioning of Mattresses, Sofas and other Cushioned Furniture.
Inventor: LEMANSKI ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 10,291. Lemanski, A., and R³denberg, O. June 5. Spring surfaces; sofas; bedsteads; mattresses.- A number of springs 4 rest on cross-bars 2 on the frame, being secured by hooks 3. Straps 6 rest on the springs 4, pass through eyes on the outer springs, and are buckled to eyes 7 on the frame bars 1. Similar straps 9 passing in the other direction are eyeleted to the straps 6 at the crossing points. Longitudinal strips 13 of cane &c. are secured to the springs by the wirework 15, which is secured to the frame by short chains 16. Chains 18, 19, engaging the eyes 17, are secured to adjacent springs 4 to hold them in place. A cover 20 is secured to the eyes 17. The frame may have hooks to fit in slots in bedstead pillars, when it forms a bed bottom.