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Patent GB-189910415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drawing Corks from Bottles.
Inventor: WALKER EDWIN
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 10,415. Walker, E. May 17. Cork-drawers.-The neck of the bottle K is placed on the rest a, and is clamped between it and the jaw I of the lever J while the cork is being withdrawn. The corkscrew H works through a sliding nut having a stud e, which projects through a slot a' in the casing, the corkscrew being revolubly connected to the sliding head F, which is operated by a pin-and-slot connection from the hand-lever C. The sliding nut is free while the lever is being operated to extract the cork, but, after the cork has been extracted and the bottle withdrawn, it is locked by the projection j on the lever J while the lever is operated a second time to strip the cork from the screw.
Patent GB-189912906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Registering the Amount of Beer or other Liquids Drawn by Beer Engines or others of a like nature.
Inventor: HANNAH JAMES DANIEL
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 12,906. Hannah, J. D., and Walton, J. June 21. Beer and other beverages, raising and drawing- off.-In the pump barrel L of the beer or like engine is a float 1, which is of slightly less weight than the beer so as to pass froth but rise with the beer, and pushing up the piece 2, close circuit at 3. 3<1> for the battery 5. An arm 9 is then rocked so as to move the escapement lever 10, and allow a spring 13 to drive the train of registering-wheels 14 to 20. A graduated tape 21 keeps a record of the highest quantities. The movement of the handle A B of the engine by means of a link 31 and wheels 30, 29, 25 winds up the spring 13 during the stroke in one direction, and also raises and lowers a weighted rack 32 carrying a pawl 34. This pawl, when in normal position, prevents the circuit from being completed between 3 and 3<1>, and breaks such circuit on its return to normal position.
Patent GB-189915783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for Facilitating the Carrying or Parcels and the like.
Inventor: LESSLIE THOMAS WALLACE
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 15,783. Lesslie, T. W., and Brewer, A. W. Aug. 2. Parcel-carriers.-The strap which passes round the parcel is passed through loops or apertures h in the ends of a curved metal plate a forming a handle. The edges of the plate may be flanged as shown at a', and the whole may be covered with a suitable covering-material. The handle may be adjusted to any desired position on the strap.
Patent GB-189917860-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Obtaining Permanent Deposits of Metals on Aluminium.
Inventor: MIES EDWARD
Filed: 1899-09-04
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 17,860. Mies, E., and Mies, A. H. Sept. 4. Pickling; coating.-A process for depositing metals, such as tin, zinc, copper, nickel or the like, on aluminium, consists in boiling the aluminium in an acidulated solution of a mixture of magnesium sulphate and sodium phosphate or of a mixture of any other suitable phosphate compound and some compound which attacks aluminium, then washing the article, and finally depositing the desired metal, by dipping or by other processes.
Patent GB-189922358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Folding Photographic Cameras and to Plate and Film Holders therein.
Inventor: GOERZ CARL PAUL
Filed: 1899-11-08
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 22,358. Goerz, C. P. Nov. 8. Cameras; change-boxes; roller slides.-Relates to a camera made in book form, which may be fitted with a change-box or a roller slide. In Fig. 3, the camera is shown opened out ready for an exposure. The plates or films in sheaths are contained in frames 4 hinged to the sides 1, 2 of the camera. One of these frames is shown folded into the focal plane. After the front plate has been exposed, the frame 4 is folded down by an external lever on the side 2 where the exposed plate is detached by the projection 19 and held by the spring catch 20 when the frame is again folded back into the focal plane. The projection 19 presses back a slide on the frame, and thus sets free a projection on the sheath of the front plate. The plate sheaths are at the same time pushed forwards by a pawl on the frame 4, which catches on ratchet teeth on the side of the camera. Instead of the plate-changing boxes, a roller slide may be hinged to one side of the camera at 28, Fig. 13. After each exposure the roller slide is folded down until the winding-up spool 23 gears with the pinion 27, by turning which the exposed section is wound on the roller. The spools are detachably mounted on pivots fixed on the sides, one of which is elastic to facilitate removal.
Patent GB-189922643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,643. Fell, J. C., [Wyckoff, Seamans, & Benedict]. Nov. 13. Type-writers. - Around the type-ring 3 of a type-writer are arranged a series of brackets 8, adjustably screwed to the ring through slots 6 and provided with grooved openings 9 which, together with the coned surfaces 13, 17, constitute a race for the antifriction balls 10. The coned surface 13 is formed on the hub of the type-bar 11, which is connected by a rod 19 to the key lever in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190010492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for Bottles, Jars, and the like.
Inventor: JAHN KONRAD RIGE
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 10,492. Jahn, K. R. June 8. Stoppers.-The stopper b is made of metal, porcelain, &c., and is formed with an annular groove f to receive the fastening wire, or wires c. The fastening is formed with downwardly-bent arms d, which lie in notches i in the stopper, and are bent inwardly to form hooks e. The stopper has a recess g, lined with a rubber or other washer h. The stopper is placed on the neck of the bottle, jar, &c., and forced downwards until the hooks e spring into an annular groove in the neck, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190022188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: SHAFFER RICHARD MELANCTHON
Filed: 1900-12-06
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 22,188. Shaffer, R. M. Dec. 6. Vertical boilers for motor cars, motor cycles, &c. Curved water tubes e project into the central flue space of an annular boiler, and inclined crosstubes f are also fitted. Superheating-tubes g, g<1> traverse the flue space at the top. The feed-pipe c is formed with a bend extending into the flue space. The boiler is enclosed in a casing, within which the products of combustion from a gas or oil burner l descend after passing up the central flue space.
Patent GB-190023518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Boxes.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 23,518. Birkbeck, H., [Webb Folding Box Co.]. Dec. 22. Drawings to Specification. Handles for folding-boxes consist of bands having flaps or projections at both ends which take under angle-flaps on the boxes.
Patent GB-190110352-A (GB)
Inventor: HAMMOND JAMES B
Filed: 1901-05-18
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 10,352. Hammond, J. B. May 18. Bottles etc.; stoppers; drinking-vessels.-Relates to closures for bottles, glasses, or other receptacles for containing or dispensing wines, medicines, waters, or other liquids or dry substances. The closure consists of a cap or cover 2 of glass, vulcanite, &c., provided on its lower flanged edge 3 with a conical elastic ring 7, having beaded edges 8, 9, the edge 8 being stretched over the flange 3, as shown. When the cover is placed on the vessel, the bead 9 of the ring 7 rubs over the outer surface of the neck &c., wiping it clear of any dust, germs, &c., and, when in position, serving to exclude such deleterious matters. In removing the cover, the bead 9 turns partially, and performs a similar wiping action. The cover is secured to the cork or stopper 5 of the bottle &c. by means of a screw 4, or by a barbed spike, corkscrew, bolt, or the like, the head 11 of which may be embedded, as shown in Figs. 1 and 9, in the material of the cover. When the cover is made of glass or metal, it is formed with a hole through which the screw &c. is inserted When used for a glass, Fig. 2, the cover is employed without a cork or stopper. For bottles containing effervescent liquids, the cover is prevented from being blown off by the means shown in Fig. 9, which consist of flat metal clips 16 pivoted on a ring 14 encircling the cover. The arms 12 of the clips bear against the cover, and the other ends of the clips are adapted to catch under the shoulder of the neck. The clips are released by pressing their arms 13 inwards.
Patent GB-190112269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corrugated Furnace Tubes or Flues for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: MORISON DONALD BARNS
Filed: 1901-06-15
Granted: 1902-09-09
Abstract: 12,269. Morison, D. B. June 15. Flues, internal.-Relates to corrugated flues of the kind described in Specifications No. 8591, A.D. 1889, and No. 4806, A.D. 1890, in which sharp external ridges are connected by long sweeping curves projecting inwardly, and consists in making these inwardly-curved portions of elliptical or ap- proximately-elliptical form. The junctions between the inward and outward curves are preferably made by means of circular arcs of a radius D approxi- mating to that of the inner curves of the ridges. The ridges are preferably of circular form as shown, but they may be of any other suitable form, for instance, elliptical.
Patent GB-190114040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Combined Neck Ties and Shirt Fronts.
Inventor: FRANKLIN HERBERT ROWLAND
Filed: 1901-07-10
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 14,040. Franklin, H. R. July 10. Shirt fronts; neckties. -Relates to a combined shirt front and necktie, and consists in sewing on to the front a necktie either in a made-up form or for tying by hand.
Patent GB-190205157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Machines for Cutting Orange and Lemon Peel and similar substances.
Inventor: MORTON JOHN WADDELL
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 5157. Morton, J. W., and Morton, W. March 1. Orange peel &c., cutting and slicing. -In machines for cutting or slicing orange, citron, lemon, and like peel, or similar substances, revolving knives fixed to frames or carriers pass through a fixed slotted table. The knife-bar A, Fig. 2, instead of being adjustably secured to the revolving discs D, is rigidly secured by means of set-pins B. The knives C, instead of being rigidly secured to the knife-bar, are adjustably secured by means of slots E.
Patent GB-190208971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Rotary Brushes.
Inventor: MEARS THOMAS
Filed: 1902-04-17
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 8971. Mears, T. April 17. Rotary brushes.-The bristles are wired &c. to segmental blocks c, which are attached by screws to a polygonal central part a provided with a hole b for the spindle.
Patent GB-190215512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spray Producers or Spreaders
Filed: 1902-07-11
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 15,512. Soc. dite Pharmacie Centrale de France, May 20, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Heating liquids.-A spray producer or inhaler is constructed so that the liquid or vapour can be heated before it issues from the nozzle. An air bulb a is fitted with a nipple b adapted to contain cottonwool, silk, &c. for filtering the air. A tube c, connected at one end to the nipple, is coiled so that it may be heated by an alcohol lamp &c. The other end of the tube c is connected to a spraying- nozzle d. The air which is heated in the passage through the tube c serves to heat the liquid sprayed.
Patent GB-190217703-A (GB)
Title: Signaling and Transmitting Electric Energy by Electro Magnetic Waves.
Inventor: FESSENDEN REGINALD AUBREY
Filed: 1902-08-12
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 17,703. Fessenden, R. A. Aug. 12. Telegraphs.-Relates to arrangements for signalling, telegraphing, and d transmitting electric energy by electro magnetic waves. The waves are radiated in particular directions by means of earthed conductors radiating from the a Ù ria l conductor. These wires are preferably cross-connected by transverse wires, and extend to a distance of not less than “ wave length. The aÙrial conductor consists of a central conductor having predetermined inductance and capacity, and having in proximity thereto magnetic conductors in the form of wires or laminµ embedded in insulating-material of high specific inductive capacity. It is stated that the length of the aerial conductor can be reduced for any given wave length by surrounding or partially surrounding a central conductor of high capacity and low self-inductance by wires and an insulating-material having great permeability and specific inductive capacity. Several forms are described. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the central conductor 14 is connected to one of the spark knobs 17, and has one ring 20 on its outer surface. One or more rings 20 may be placed on the cylinder in different positions to vary the wave frequency. 15 is an arrangement of iron or nickel wires embedded in india-rubber, paraffin, &c. Both knobs may be connected to cylinders ; one knob may be connected to a cone, the second knob being connected to a horizontal conductor between two inductance coils, or the wire may be in a zig-zag form on one side, the rod taking the form of a flat plate. In another modification, the cylinder is placed in a metal vessel containing water, the spark gap being inside the cylinder, the lower end of which is closed by an insulating plug. Any form of generator may be employed.
Patent GB-190221715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Blind Fixtures.
Inventor: WILTSIE CORNELIUS J
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 21,715. Wiltsie, C. J. Oct. 6. Window blinds.-Relates to means for guiding a roller blind as it is moved bodily to the upper or lower portion of the window, and for keeping it parallel to the window. The guide-rods A have at their lower ends squared parts, which fit slots in brackets C, the slots allowing a little lateral play. The upper ends of the rods pass through holes in the lower of two projecting flanges d, e carried by the upper brackets f, which also have eyes in which are pivoted the rollers E over which the raising and lowering cords run. The bearings of the blind roller work in carriers B, B<1>, of which B<1> has a tongue s engaging a groove q in the rod A, a keyhole slot I, and a pivoted L-shaped retaining- catch L, while B has lugs h, h<1> free to turn on the rod A, and bearing-holes for the spindles k, k<1> of a frame G, in which the pivot of the roller is retained by a set-screw. One of the roller pivots has a flange t, which is inserted through the keyhole slot I and retained by the catch L. The frame G is readily removable. The raising-cords, which are secured at v, m to the carriers, pass over pulleys E, beyond which they are connected together, and pass down one side to a cleat.
Patent GB-190226183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rubbered Threads.
Inventor: GRAY CHRISTIAN HAMILTON
Filed: 1902-11-27
Granted: 1903-11-26
Abstract: 26,183. Gray, C. H., and Sloper, T. Nov. 27. Cords.-Threads or cords A are coated with rubber B, and, in order to render them easy of manipulation while in the sticky condition, are bound with fine thread C, which is wound round in an open coil preferably of opposite hand to that of the main threads or cords. When the threads or cords have to be employed in the manufacture of pneumatic tyres, or fabrics or other articles subject to considerable strain, a thick layer of rubber B is employed, so that, when embedded in the rubber article and vulcanized in position, the thread C binds the parts together.
Patent GB-190228137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Rivetting the Bodies of Buckets and other Sheet Metal Articles.
Filed: 1902-12-20
Granted: 1903-12-19
Abstract: 28,137. Rhodes & Sons, J., and Rhodes, C. J. Dec. 20. Riveting; punching.-Two forms of a machine for riveting-up buckets, drums, kegs, stove pipes, and other sheet-metal articles are shown in the Figures, the holes being formed by the rivets in one case, and previously by punches in the other. The mandrel 1, Figs. 1, 6, and 11 is provided with a number of plugs 5 which can be raised and lowered by a sliding rack 9 or a rotating grooved shaft 23, and the ram 3, which is reciprocated by the crank shaft 4, is either provided with a sliding- bar 11 or a number of plugs 5 operated by another grooved shaft 23. At the first descent of the ram 3 of the first machine, the rivets 7 are stabbed through the plates and enter the holes 12 in the bar 11, and at the second descent the rivets are closed, the rack 9 and bar 11 having meanwhile been moved by a cam 15 and a lever 16 to lift the tops of the plugs 5 flush with the top of the mandrel 1, and bring the cup-shaped recesses 13 in the bar 11 opposite the rivets. In the second machine, the upper and lower shafts 23 carry ratchet-wheels, which are engaged by a pawl fixed to the machine bed, and by a pawl pivoted to the bed but operated by the ram. At the first descent of the ram, the ends 27 of the upper plugs 5 project and punch the plates, and, before the second descent, the lower plugs 5 have been lifted and the rivets passed through the plates. The apparatus for feeding the rivets into the holes 6 in the mandrel consists of a slide 36, Fig. 15, reciprocated by the shaft 33 and a crank, a support 40 carrying a perforated bar 38, and a support 39 slidable on the support 40 and carrying a bar 37 and a perforated plate 41 underlapping the bar 38. When the holes in the plate 41 coincide with those in the mandrel 1, the motion of the support 39 is arrested by the stop 44, and when the holes in the bar 38 coincide with those in the plate 41, the rivets which have been placed in the bar 38 fall into the mandrel. Clutches of the kind described in Specification No. 8786, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Mechanism &c.], and operated by the levers 22, 46, are mounted on the shafts 4, 33, these clutches causing the ram 3 to give only two strokes, and the feed mechanism to make one reciprocation and then be thrown out of gear, at each depression of the levers. The free end of the mandrel 1 may rest on a hinged support.
Patent GB-190301311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Car Frames.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1903-01-19
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 1311. Boult, A. J., [Soc. des Voitures Automobiles des Etablissements Decawville AinÚ]. Jan. 19. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the construction of the frames. The chief feature of the new frame consists in the two sheet-metal parts a, b connected to each other and supported on the longitudinal bars e, f and cross-bars c, d. An opening is formed between the plates a, b of the same contour as the motor and allied parts, which are fixed by lugs, flanges, or other suitable means. These plates render the frame rigid, and protect all parts above them from dust.
Patent GB-190301680-A (GB)
Title: A New Machine for Cleaning and Washing Drinking Glasses, Tumblers, Goblets, Jars and the like.
Inventor: DAWSON GEORGE
Filed: 1903-01-23
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 1680. Dawson, G. Jan. 23. Drinking-vessels and jars, cleaning.-Relates to an appliance for washing and cleaning the exterior and interior of drinking glasses, tumblers, goblets, &c. The glass &c. l is cleaned by pushing it down on to and withdrawing it from a mop, brush, or the like g, immersed in water contained in a vessel d. The exterior of the glass is cleaned by pivoted brushes a pressed towards the glass by springs, weights, or the like. The brushes may be replaced by cleaners of sponge, wool, wire, or other substance.
Patent GB-190317566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pocket Knives.
Inventor: KAUFMANN ERNST
Filed: 1903-08-13
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 17,566. Kaufmann, E. Aug. 13. Pocket knives.-Loose tapering springs fare provided, with or without the lug a, to fit a slot in the back of the handle.
Patent GB-190319359-A (GB)
Title: Improved Adjustable Bracket for Shelves or other purposes.
Inventor: TOWL ALFRED PEARCE
Filed: 1903-09-08
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 19,359. Towl, A. P. Sept. 8. Brackets.-Relates to a friction device for adjusting a shelf-supporting or other bracket vertically and horizontally on a standard. The bracket is formed with a socketpiece a, Figs. 5, 9, and 10, for embracing a flange on the standard b ; or with a socket-piece for embracing entirely a cylindrical or prismatic standard. An overhanging arm d is pivoted at c to the socket-piece a, and, between the standard b and an elbow portion e of the arm d is interposed a roller f<1>, Figs. 9 and 10, a block f Fig. 5, or a ball or other pressure-transmitting medium. The arm d may be adjusted horizontally by leaving play in the orifices retaining the roller f<1>, Fig. 9, m the socket-piece a, and forming an inclined surface e<1> on the part e ; or by a screw adjustment g, Fig. 5. The arm d is provided with an elongated pivot hole c', Fig. 10, for vertical displacement, and rests on a pin j, and horizontal adjustment is effected by means of inclined surfaces k. The pressure may be increased by means of a spring h, Fig. 9, adjusted by a screw i.
Patent GB-190412859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Writing Plates for Carbon Manifold Writing.
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 12,859. Kenrick & Jefferson, and Jefferson, F. June 7. Duplicating-books.-To grip the paper on a writing-tablet for use in carbon manifold-writing, the sheets d are laid on the tablet a and inserted under the bar b, the edge projecting a little beyond the edge of the tablet, and the second bar b', which is hinged to the bar b by a flexible strip b<1>, is then folded on to the underside of the tablet and fastened in this position as indicated in Fig. 4. By this means, the sheets of paper are tightly gripped all along one edge. The fastening indicated in Fig. 4 is a spring stud fastening c, c<2> similar to that in use on gloves, though other fastenings, such as that shown in Fig. 6, may be used.
Patent GB-190414677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: MELOTTE JULES
Filed: 1904-06-30
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 14,677. MÚlotte, J. July 2, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Gas or explosivevapour engines.-A carburetter for maintaining a mixture of constant strength is shown in Fig. 1 having normal fuel and air supply passages at its base, and a supplementary air port, controlled by a hollow float h, at o. Any variation in pressure within the carburetter elevates or depresses the surface of the mercury or other liquid contained within the vessel or casing g, the movement of the mercury or the like being transmitted to the float which controls the supplementary air port.
Patent GB-190417506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1904-08-11
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 17,506. Taylor, J. E. Aug. 11. Spanners.-The movable jaw D is held in position by teeth which are kept locked with teeth on the shank A by the spring E. The lower plain portion of the wall d is parallel with the front wall d<2>. A modified form of spring is shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190418235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Circular Linking and the like Machines.
Inventor: KOEHLER JULIUS
Filed: 1904-08-23
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 18,235. K÷hler, J. Aug. 23. Knittedfabric sewing-machines ; feed.-To produce the necessary intermittent rotation of the circular table in a circular linking-machine at a higher speed than is possible with ratchet-gear, the table is driven by a worm and wheel, and an axial motion is periodically imparted to the worm-shaft so as to neutralize intermittently the forward action of the worm. The worm-shaft g, Fig. 1, is driven from a main shaft a through a sleeve d to which it is splined. The worm-shaft carries a cam p which engages a fixed pin q and produces the required axial motion of the shaft.