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Patent GB-189811886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cork Screws.
Inventor: KLOCK ROBERT ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-05-25
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 11,886. Klock, R. A. May 25. Corkscrews.- The stem A of the corkscrew is formed with a vent passage 2 terminating in lateral apertures 3, 4, to permit the escape of any excess of gas when opening the bottle. The edges of the aperture 4 are rounded or flattened off, to prevent the passage from becoming clogged, and the stem is provided with a flange B below the aperture 3, to limit the insertion of the screw into the cork. To facilitate clearing the passage in case it should become clogged, it may be continued upward to the end of the stem, as shown in Fig. 5, the upper end being normally closed by a plug &c. D.
Patent GB-189816587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calendering, Ironing, and like Laundry Machines.
Inventor: RUSSELL JAMES BRIGGS
Filed: 1898-07-30
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 16,587. Russell, J. B., Wardrop, T., and Yule, J. S. July 30. Ironing -machines. - Relates to means for regulating the pressure between the roller and table in ironing, calendering, or like machines. The ironing-table D is raised or lowered on the board C by turning the screw Q, causing the curved projections P to slide on the inclines O. In modifications, the board and table may be connected by links or may be provided with inclined surfaces. The board C is reciprocated by means of friction drums E, and runs upon rolls G, which are mounted eccentrically to admit of adjustment.
Patent GB-189818094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Loom Shedding Mechanism.
Inventor: BROWN JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 18,094. Brown, J., and Scott, F. Aug. 23, Loom dobbies.- The needles or lifting-bars for putting the operating - catches of a Keighley dobby in and out of action are made from a strip of metal a folded lengthwise, the eyes or loops a<3> being formed by cutting the folded edge and separating the two parts a<1>, a<2> at the required positions. A broad end may be made by splitting the strip for a short distance and turning back the sides, as shown at a<4>, or the end may be forked or bent around a central pin.
Patent GB-189819783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Table Cutlery.
Inventor: LEES ALBERT THOMAS
Filed: 1898-09-17
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 19,783. Lees, A. T. Sept. 17. Table knives and forks. -The bolster is made with a recess around the central tang of sufficient size to take the unreduced end of the handle and sufficient depth to hide shrinkage.
Patent GB-189820579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stoppers or Covers for Bottles, Jars, and the like.
Inventor: STRAHL MAX
Filed: 1898-09-29
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 20,579. Strahl, M. Sept. 29. Stoppers. - T h e neck of the bottle, jar, &c. is formed with an internal bead or shoulder b, on which is placed a plate of glass &c. d. The space above the plate is filled with plaster of Paris, cement, &c. f, in which is fixed a wire handle e &c. In opening the vessel, the plaster &c. f is first withdrawn by the handle e, and the plate d then removed.
Patent GB-189823902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Soldering Aluminium and its Alloys.
Inventor: BOURGOIN GUSTAVE EUGENE
Filed: 1898-11-12
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 23,902. Bourgoin, G. E. Nov. 12. Soldering aluminium and its alloys. The articles to be soldered are coated with a flux composed of ethylic alcohol, Venetian turpentiue, and essence of common lavender, and placed in a pit or groove formed in a suitable fire-resisting material such as earth, fireclay, stone, &c. A runner is formed at the point where the parts are to be soldered, and sufficent space is left round the parts to enable them to be heated by a blowpipe &c. The parts are raised to a red heat, and aluminium or its alloy, according to whether the articles are aluminium or one of its alloys, is fused or poured down the runner, thereby partly fusing the heated parts and causing them to be united. If the articles to be soldered are small, the ends of the articles are heated, and they are preferably dipped in a bath of the molten metal until partly fused, and then the ends are brought together.
Patent GB-189824600-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Mixing or otherwise Treating Pulp and other Paper Makers' Materials.
Inventor: ALMOND JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-11-22
Abstract: 24,600. Almond, J., and Andrews, S. F. Nov. 22. Mixing pulp ; pulp, treating.-Pulp and other materials are mixed or treated in a tank D, which is fitted with a rotary shaft carrying a screw blade A or portions of a screw blade ; E is a pipe for the introduction of chemicals &c.
Patent GB-189826851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ingots Compounded of Wrought Iron or Wrought Steel and Cast Steel.
Inventor: TURNER THOMAS
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 26,851. Turner, T. Dec. 20. Ingots.-Compound ingots are produced by running molten steel in moulds in which straight or suitably-curved bars A of wrought iron or steel are arranged so as to break joint, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189827363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tea Plates and the like.
Inventor: DOUGLAS-WILLAN HENRY PERCY
Filed: 1898-12-28
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 27,363. Douglas-Willan, H. P. Dec. 28. Plates and the like.-Tea plates and the like are made with holes or loops for the thumb so that they can be held like pallettes.
Patent GB-189827510-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Fixing Ear-marks upon Animals and the like.
Inventor: CHRISTOPHERSEN RASMUS ALBERT
Filed: 1898-12-30
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 27,510. Christophersen, R. A., and Kristoffersen, K. Dec. 30. Labelling or marking animals.-Relates to an instrument for attaching ear-marks to animals' ears. The ear-mark used is a metal plate b, with two projecting points b<1>, which are pressed through the flap of the ear and curled round on the other side so as to enter the ear again. The ear-mark is held in the instrument against the block a by means of a flap c and a bent bar f. The bar f is pressed back as shown in Fig. 2 when the instrument is closed over the ear, thereby releasing the ear-mark.
Patent GB-189902575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Taking, Projecting, or Inspecting Series of Photographs.
Inventor: BRITAIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-02-04
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 2575. Britain, W. Feb. 4. Kinematographic apparatus.-Relates to an apparatus for taking photographs in series, which with slight alterations is adapted for projecting the pictures on a screen or viewing them directly. In the photographic apparatus, Fig. 2, the rays of light, after passing through the lens mounted at 85, pass through a rotary segmental disc shutter 57, and then on to a segmental rotating mirror 58. This mirror alternately reflects the rays on to a fixed mirror 59, and allows them to pass through to another mirror 60. The former rays are reflected on to a mirror 36, and the latter from the mirror 61 on to the mirror 37. The mirrors 36 and 37 turn on the same axis, and are alternately rotated at half the angular velocity of the cylinder 27, 28 on the surface of which the sensitized ribbon travels. The effect of this is that the images thrown by the mirrors 36 and 37 on the ribbon are stationary with reference to the surface of the ribbon. The mirrors 36 and 37 are intermittently rotated from the cylinder 27, 28 by means of a differential gear.
Patent GB-189904992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engraving Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-07
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 4992. Lock, W. H., and Barr, M. March 7. Engraving.-A pantograph engraving-machine comprises a tracer 13 and tool-holder 25, connected by any suitable pantograph 45, and respectively secured to plates 12 and 23 fitted to slide horizontally in all directions within guides 10 and 22. The guide 10 carries four corner lugs 11 fitted to slide upon posts 9, secured to two parallel bars 8, forming part of a standard 4 ; in a similar manner, the guide 22 carries lugs 24 which slide upon posts 21 secured to parallel bars 20, formiug part of a standard 17. A telescopic rod 30 is pivoted to a post 33 secured to the guide 10, and also to a post 35 on the guide 22, and its free end is connected by means of a universal joint 31 to a post 36, which is adjustably secured within a socket 40 ; this socket is adjustably attached, by means of a screw 44, within a graduated guide 38 projecting from the standard 17. The tool 26 is rotated by means of a pulley 27 secured to the tool. In a modified form of engraving-machine, the work table is arranged to move horizontally in all directions, the engraving-tool being mounted in fixed bearings
Patent GB-189910060-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Post Card Block.
Inventor: FRANK RICHARD
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,060. Frank, R. May 12. Postcards; blotting-appliances.-Relates to postcard blocks such as described in Specification No. 3873, A.D. 1899. A number of postcard blanks or pictorial postcards b, interleaved with sheets of blotting-paper &c. c on which advertisements may be printed, are united to form a block by means of paper slips a.
Patent GB-189911100-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for Dredging Harbours and Canals, and Draining Swampy Places.
Inventor: ULZURRUN FERNANDO DIEZ
Filed: 1899-05-27
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,100. Ulzurrun, F. D. May 27. Dredging.-Means for dredging harbours and canals by siphonic action are shown in sectional side elevation in Fig. 1. The siphon a rests on a support c with one end d in the place k to be dredged and the other end j outside. As the liquid flows out at the end j of the siphon, it works a motor m which, by means of bands h,f, e, operates an agitator n in the end d of the tube. The action is started by any means, such as a pump placed in the end of the siphon.
Patent GB-190005692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: HOER ERHARD
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 5692. H÷r, E. March 27. Brakes, back-pedalling. Brake shoes 1, arranged to act on the wheel rim 3, are carried by a forked piece 2 fixed to a rod 6 which is connected to an arm 7 projecting from a clutch ring 8 enclosed in the bottom bracket. The crank axle carries a disc 11 with inclined recesses for balls 14, which during back-pedalling lock the disc and ring 8 together, and thus cause the brake to be applied.
Patent GB-190005898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trusses for the Treatment of Hernia.
Inventor: FARMER HORACE
Filed: 1900-03-29
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 5898. Farmer, H. March 29. Trusses.-A truss for the treatment of hernia comprises a pad a of suitable shape secured on a flexible and preferably elastic body band b, which terminates in a strap b<1> adapted to be secured by a buckle to the pad a. Additional pads f are mounted free to slide on the band b. Secured to the pad a are straps c, d, the strap c being passed round the thigh and secured to a buckle on the pad a, and the strap d being passed between the legs and secured by a sliding loop and buckle e to any part of the band b.
Patent GB-190011515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Parallel Rulers and Section-lining Apparatus.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 11,515. Thompson, W. P., [Stokes, D. T.]. June 25. Parallel rulers; section-lining apparatus; squares; protractors. -The bevelled ruler A, which may carry a folding square or protractor M, runs on rollers D, D<1> on a shaft B set in openings in the body of the ruler. The amount of movement of the ruler between each line is regulated by a spring catch H, which may be moved along the spindle h to gear with any one of a series of sets of teeth or grooves on the boss F. To adapt the ruler to paper or books of different width, one or both rollers may be adjusted on the shaft B. This is effected by a spring click c<3> in, the roller taking into scallops c<2> in the shaft. Each roller is formed of side plates H<1>, H<2>, with a central rubber portion upon which the side portions can be drawn together by a screw hub K, H<3>.
Patent GB-190014304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mechanical Stoker Furnaces
Inventor: VICARS THOMAS
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 14,304. Vicars, T., and Vicars, J. Aug. 10. Firebars and grates.-Bebind and below an ordinary grate b of movable bars is arranged a fixed grate of bent bars d, the vertical front edges of which are bevelled, so that they may be separated by the introduction of a pricker bar between them. Behind the bar j<1>, which serves as a fulcrum for the pricker, is a perforated steam pipe i. This pipe is supported in a hollow perforated " carrier " k, and is held in place by stay bars l at the sides, one of which is hollow to serve for the introduction of steam.
Patent GB-190015063-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Cooking Fishes and other Foodstuffs.
Inventor: JUERGENS EMMA
Filed: 1900-08-23
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 15,063. J³rgens, E. Aug. 23. Steam cooking -apparatus; cooking-apparatus for fish.-Apparatus for cooking fish &c. comprises a water receptacle 1, a chamber 2 for holding the food receptacle 19, steam pipes 9, and a removable lid 3. The extension 2 is secured to the vessel 1 by a screwed ring 6. The vessels 19 are preferably made of perforated sheet metal. They may be subdivided by partitions 18, and each has one side 20 hinged for removal of the contents. The pipes 9 are revoluble, so that they may be turned out of the way when removing the vessels. A cover 21 may be placed over the lower vessel.
Patent GB-190019387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Coats.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-10-30
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 19,387. Boult, A. J., [Dodshon, F. G.]. Oct. 30. Waterproof coats.-Relates to methods of making cheap waterproof coats so that few separate pieces of fabric and a correspondingly-limited number of seams are required. Fig. 1 shows the half pattern of the coat, which is shown in rear view in Fig. 2 and in front view in Fig. 3, A being the front, B the back, C the shoulder part, and D the sleeve, the only seams required being a vertical back seam F, a transverse back seam G, a sleeve seam I, a scye seam H, and a short cuff seam K. The pattern may be modified in shape so that the seam G lies across the front instead of across the back. Fig. 6 shows a pattern from which the whole coat shown in Fig. 7 is made, B being the back part, A, A the front parts, C, C the shoulder parts, and D, D the sleeve parts, the only seams required being two side seams M, two sleeve seams 1, and two scye seams H. The collar E is in each case made of a separate piece of fabric.
Patent GB-190100209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving, Braking and Coasting Mechanisms for Cycles and other Vehicles
Inventor: CHENEY GEORGE HUSBANDS
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 209. Cheney, G. H. Jan. 3. Driving-mechanism ; brakes; clutches. -Relates to driving, coasting, and back-pedalling brake mechanism for cycles and other vehicles. The Figures show the application to a bicycle. The rear sprocket-wheel S is secured to an enlargement D, formed on a sleeve C mounted at one end in ball bearings d' on the axle A and at the other end in roller bearings e in a block E, secured by a nut H to the axle #, and prevented from rotating by a rod G secured to the frame. A sleeve I, mounted free to slide longitudinally, but not to rotate, on the sleeve C, is formed with right and left hand screw threads, on which are mounted friction rings J, J<1>, connected so as to rotate together by rods j<2>. Forward-driving of the pedals causes the rings J, J<1> to approach owing to their inertia, and grip inclined surfaces b<2> formed on the driving-hub B, so as to drive the cycle. The hub B is mounted on balls carried between cups B<2>, B<3> screwed in the hub and cones formed on the blocks D and E as shown. On back-pedalling, the rings J, J' move apart, the block J<1> engaging a flanged ring K formed with friction surfaces to engage the hub B and cup B<3> so as to retard the cycle &c The ring J is formed with inclined surfaces, which engage similar surfaces on blocks L shaped as shown in Figs. 1 and 2 and mounted between a spring friction ring B<1> adapted to grip the hub B and an inclined face on the cup B<2>, and the block E. The ring J forces the block L and ring B' outwards, causing them to grip on the hub, which tends to rotate them on the block E, which is formed square with bevelled corners, so that the rotation of the blocks L causes them to exert a wedging action on the hub, and further retards the motion of the cycle. In order to increase the speed of action of the brake, the blocks L are formed with lips l<2>, Fig. 10, and the ring J is fitted with a plug j<3>, which is pressed outwards by a spring 0, so as to engage with ribs l<4> on the blocks L. A spring wire M, placed in a socket in the blocks L, returns them to an inoperative position when the back pressure is removed. In a modification; the ring J is formed with a toothed surface to engage similar surfaces on the blocks L.
Patent GB-190104597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Demand Indicators.
Filed: 1901-03-04
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4597. Wright, A., and Reason Manufacturing Co. March 4. Current meters.- A maximum deman d indicator, Fig. 1, of the kind described in Specification No. 583, A.D. 1893, is provided with an air trap by extending the expansion bulb 1 as a nozzle into a bulb 4 on the U-tube, which is made wide for a short distance below the bulb, and then of small bore. Other traps 6 may be used in the tube. An indicator for a three-wire supply has two such expansion bulbs, Fig. 2, each heated by a resistance in an outer wire, and opening into a cross-tube 8, in which the liquid stands at the height shown, at starting. A three-phase indicator has three expansion bulbs, which may all open into one crosstube ; or, as shown in Fig. 3, two bulbs may open into a cross-tube 8, and this and the third bulb into another cross-tube 9. The Provisional Specification states that the liquid may stand partly within the expansion bulbs, to prevent passage of air from one bulb to another.
Patent GB-190104871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hydrocarbon Engines
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1901-03-07
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 4871. Justice, P. M., [Electric Vehicle Co.]. March 7. Motor road vehicles, explosion engines for. The engine is controlled by three valves 9, 17, 20 contained in the same casing. The three-way valve 9 is operated by a lever 15 disposed in front of the seat a, and regulates the admission of air and carburetted air to the cylinder. The throttle valve 17 is controlled by the governor m, and in the throttle valve 20 is a bye-pass valve operated by a treadle 23 to enable the power of the engine to be increased when it is running at its normal speed. The period of ignition is also controlled by the governor to suit the speed by shifting a stationary electric contact or by a sliding helical cam on the governor spindle.
Patent GB-190105728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switch Operating Apparatus applicable to Illuminated Advertising or other Electric Lighting Purposes.
Inventor: MUSHET PETER
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-03-19
Abstract: 5728. Mushet, P., and Eggar, C. P. March 19. Switches.- Electric switches for. automatically lighting lamps of different colours alternately or in succession, or for other electric lighting purposes, are constructed and operated b y h ydraulic apparatus, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3. Water is led by a pipe a to a four-way cock B, from which it passes by the pipes b, c to chambers D, E, respectively, which are secured together and separated by a flexible diaphragm F. The diaphragm is connected by a rod G with a quadrant J loosely mounted on a spindle L, on which, behind the quadrant, is also loosely mounted a link or plate L having a head which engages in a slot in the quadrant. Behind the link L is the switch L<1>, which is secured to the spindle, and has shoulders l, l<1> with which the link L is, when oscillated, adapted to engage. At the back of the spindle in alignment with the link L is a roller M carried on a spring slide. When water is admitted to the chamber D, the diaphragm is depressed, and the rod G is drawn downwards to operate the quadrant J. When the rear end of the link L, which is operated by the quadrant, passes over the roller M, the latter serves to move quickly the front end of the link downwards, and this abutting against the shoulder l<1> rapidly oscillates the switch to complete the circuit of the contacts R, R<1>. When water is admitted to the lower chamber E, the circuit of the contacts Q, Q<1> is completed. The cock B is automatically operated to admit water to either chamber, by a rod P connected with the spindle I. In a modification, a radial switch actuated by ratchet &c. mechanism bridges in succession pairs of contacts arranged round the circumference of the switchboard.
Patent GB-190107359-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Battledore or Racquet for "Ping Pong" Badmington & like Games
Inventor: KERR GEORGE DOUGLAS
Filed: 1901-04-10
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 7359. Kerr, G. D. April 10. Drawings to Specification. Battledores or racquets.-A piece of parchment or vellum is stretched on a frame made like a banjo head, and two frames the shape of the battledore head are glued to the parchment, one being placed on each side, and are clamped in position. When the glue has set, the battledore is removed from the clamps and the stretching-frame, the projecting edges of the parchment trimmed off, and a handle affixed.
Patent GB-190110655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electrolytic Cells or Apparatus.
Inventor: BELL GEORGE
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 10,655. Bell, G., and Bell, G. W. May 23. Chlorine; hydrogen.- In an apparatus for electrolysing alkaline chlorides, a liquid metal electrode is caused to move from an eleotrolytic cell a to adjacent chambers b by periodically varying the gas pressure in these chambers. The apparatus may consist of slate slabs h, h<1> and an iron wall g, the electrolytic compartment a being separated by iron and slate partitions d, which nearly touch the lower slab A'. Several cells may be arranged vertically. A mercury cathode is carried on a raised part of the lower slab h<1>, a thin layer of the mercury being always retained by ribs c on the raised part. Connection is made with it by a bolt o. An anode with radial arms i is supported over the cathode. The electrolytic solution is supplied at one end of the cell a, and is discharged, with the chlorine evolved, through an opening f<1> into a vertical pipe. The side chambers b are supplied with water through bent pipes, and the caustic solution from them overflows into a vertical pipe, having a liquid seat at its lower end. The hydrogen produced in the side chambers is discharged through a pipe m and a valve, which is periodically closed to cause the mercury to enter the electrolytic cell, and opened to allow it to return, by automatic electromagnetic apparatus shown in Fig. 3. The valve is opened directly by an electromagnet q, when the circuit of this is closed by mercury in a vessel r touching a contact wire r'. The contact compartment of the vessel r is connected by a cock r<5> to another compartment, in which the gas pressure in the hydrogen pipe m acts on the mercury, to close the circuit. When the valve is opened, a switch t', connected with it, independently closes the circuit of the electromagnet q, through a lower contact r<2> in the vessel r ; the valve is thus held open until the mercury falls below the lower contact r<2>. The cock r<5> regulates the rate of fall. Glycerine is placed on the mercury in the contact compartment to prevent sparking. In a modification, the valve is arranged to connect the hydrogen pipe alternately to a reservoir and to a pump from which hydrogen is supplied under pressure. Otherwise the mercury may be moved by pressure of a head of liquid.