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Patent GB-189704767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scissors.
Inventor: RICHTER ERNST
Filed: 1897-02-22
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 4767. Richter, E. Feb. 22. Scissors for grafting are formed with a pair of converging blades d attached at an angle to one handle b, and with an intermediate broad tapering blade a attached to the other handle. The instrument thus makes V cuts, forming a cleft in the stock and a tongue to correspond on the scion. The handles are provided with an opening-spring, a stop, and a keeper.
Patent GB-189709964-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable for use in the Treatment of Ores or Compounds containing Gold or Silver, and in Means applicable for use in the Treatment of such Materials with the aid of Solvents.
Inventor: MONTGOMERIE JOHN CUNINGHAME
Filed: 1897-04-21
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 9964. Montgomerie, J. C., and Parkes, H. April 21. Filters for metallic solutions. Ores containing gold and silver are crushed and then treated with chemical solutions. The solutions obtained are passed through a charcoal filter to separate the gold, the other metals being subsequently s e p a - rated. The charcoal m a y be rendered active from time to time by exposing to the sun, or by heatiug and exposing to superheated steam or air. The ammonium cyanide and carbonates so obtained are condensed and recovered. Fig. 1 shows a section of a filter. The vessel A has a false bottom a and is rammed with wood charcoal, which is covered with a layer of asbestos cloth b. A chamber D is arranged below the false bottom, and the vessel A is closed by a removable cover C. Instead of packing the vessel, the charcoal may be ground and mixed with water to form a paste, which is then pressed into the filter.
Patent GB-189710444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Electric Batteries.
Inventor: MOFFATT RICHARD ROBERT
Filed: 1897-04-27
Granted: 1897-07-24
Abstract: 10,444. Moffatt, R. R. April 27. Primary batteries.-Rotary sealed battery combined with an electric incandescent lamp and adapted for use as a miner's and velocipede lamp, and as a portable lamp in general. Fig. 1 shows a part elevation and part vertical section of the battery and lamp, and Fig. 2 a plan of the same. The battery comprises two cells, each in two parts A, A' united by a screw ring B. The plates or electrodes C, D are situated in the upper part of the cell, and the electrolyte in the lower part, so that the battery is set in action by turning it upside down on the pin i, Fig. 2, connected to the socket g by which the lamp is fixed on a bicycle or elsewhere. The lamp L is mounted, as shown, on a bracket T fixed to the rings B. Between the connections to the lamp is fixed a resistance piece R which can be short-circuited when required.
Patent GB-189711375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Attaching the Crank Axles and Pedal Spindles to the Cranks of Cycles, Motor-cars,or similar Vehicles.
Inventor: CROMPTON ROOKES EVELYN BELL
Filed: 1897-05-07
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 11,375. Crompton, R. E. B. May 7. Boring and drilling. -Inclined keyways used in connection with means for attaching crank axles and pedal spindle3 to the cranks of cycles, motor cars, and similar vehicles, or for other purposes, are formed by a suitable drill which is guided by means of holes arranged at the right inclmation in a jig plate or templet, which has a cylindrical portion fitting into the recess H and is secured by means of the set screw F or its equivalent.
Patent GB-189713161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: CALLOCH CHARLES EMILE
Filed: 1897-05-27
Granted: 1898-05-27
Abstract: 13,161. Calloch, C. E. May 27. Gas and like engines.-The cylinder A open at both ends receives two pistons B, C. The one B is connected to a crank H by a rod D, and the other C to cranks F on each side of, and at 180‹ to, the crank H by return connecting-rods on each side of the cylinder and by a cross-piece E', the object being to produce a balanced combination. The engine works with a four-stroke cycle. The admission and exhaust valves are in a box P mounted on the centre of the cylinder. The exhaust valve is opened by a cam L on a shaft L<1> driven at half the speed of the crank shaft. Ports are arranged in the cylinder wall, to be uncovered by the piston at the end of its stroke and to admit air. At the end of the suction stroke the rarefac. tion due to the closing of the admission valve by its spring is neutralized by the admission of air through the ports and a greater degree of compression is obtained. A centrifugal governor on the shaft L' regulates the admission of explosive mixture by a throttle valve. The bed-plate of the engine may be filled with water to give additional weight.
Patent GB-189713357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Sugar.
Inventor: POWELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-05-31
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 13,357. Powell, W. May 31. Colouring sugar.-Lump sugar of light pink, lilac, blue, or other suitable colour is obtained by liquoring the moist but solidified sugar, either while in the moulds or after removal therefrom, with a lightly-coloured liquid.
Patent GB-189719548-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pneumatic Tyre for Cycles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: OGDEN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-08-24
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 19,548. Ogden, A. Aug. 24. Tyres, pneumatic &c., preventing puncture of. The single-tube tyre C, shown in section, has an internal rubber or similar band D placed within the tread part. The band is cresent-shaped with tapered edges I and a thickened part F in the middle, and it may have a central circumferential hollow. In doubletube tyres, the band is placed between the outer cover and the air tube, and may be fastened to the cover.
Patent GB-189719826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Re-busking Corsets.
Inventor: CRUDEN JAMES GIBSON
Filed: 1897-08-28
Granted: 1897-10-30
Abstract: 19,826. Cruden, J. G. Aug. 28 Cersets.-Pusks are provided with a covering so that they can be readily attached to a corset to replace broken busks. Fig. 3 shows the busk C enclosed in a fabric covering A, B, which is attached to the edge of the corset 15 in the manner shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-189720943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Guards or Protectors for Incandescent Electric Lamps, and other Glass or Breakable Articles.
Inventor: DICKSON JAMES
Filed: 1897-09-11
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 20,943. Dickson, J., and Brown, H. E. Sept. 11. Packing - materials.-Electric incandescent lamps, globes, chimneys, and mantles for gas lamps, and other brittle articles, are protected in transit by guards c made of coiled plain, twisted, or plaited wires. These may be pressed flat when not in use. The guard shown is coiled at one end to fit on the cap b, and at the other to hold a shprt rubber tube or elastic packing d and the point of the bulb. Two or more coils may be connected by strips or wires e.
Patent GB-189722239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lighting Arrangements for Gas Lamps.
Inventor: BILLEN RAYMOND LOUIS MARIE PAS
Filed: 1897-09-28
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 22,239. Billen, R. L. M. P. March 25, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Lighting and extinguishing g a s.-Fig. 1 shows a device particularly applicable to incandescent s t r e e t lamps, and Fig. 4 a section of the cock used in connection therewith. The plug B of this cock is formed with ports F and G, which supply gas to the bye-pass pipe C and burner pipe A<1> respectively. In the position shown, gas is being supplied to the pipe C only. Further rotation supplies gas to the pipes A' and C, and by again turning the plug in the same direction the full pressure of gas passes to the pipe A<1>, while the supply to the pipe C is cut off. The pipe C is curved as shown in Fig. 1, and has a number of perforations c, so that, when the attendant applies the end of the lighting-rod to operate the lever b, this end follows the curved part of the pipe and ignites the gas escaping therefrom. The light passes from perforation to perforation until it reaches the top of the pipe C, when it ignites the gas at the main burner. When the pressure imparted to the burner is to be controlled, the thickness of the plug between the ports F and G is increased.
Patent GB-189723016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: ALLEN CHARLES GORDON
Filed: 1897-10-07
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 23,016. Allen, C. G., and Allen, A. W. Oct. 7. Football boots and shoes.-A rib, bead, or fillet A, preferably of indiarubber, is run round the heel and toe of the boot. It may be hollow, and is provided with a flange by which it is sewn between the sole and middle sole, or between the sole and insole, when no middle sole is used. If of rubber, the fillet is protected by canvas or other fabric. In place of being continuous round the sole and heel as shown, the bead or fillet may be in sections.
Patent GB-189727735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Folding Handles for Bicycles and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: ALSTROM CHARLES
Filed: 1897-11-25
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 27,735. Alstrom, C. Nov. 25. Handle-bars for bicycles &c. are pivoted to their stems so that they can be folded downwards for convenience of storage. In Fig. 3, the bars b are pivoted at c in slots formed in a crosshead a secured to the handle-bar stem. Their inner ends f are so shaped that, when in their normal position, they engage a stop h, being secured in engagement by a bolt as shown. Depressions d are cut in the bars to receive a collar e formed on the bolt. The Provisional Specification states that sleeves may be mounted on the bars to slide over and protect the joints.
Patent GB-189727814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings for Horizontal Shafts and Spindles.
Inventor: ROBINSON THOMAS NIELD
Filed: 1897-11-26
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 27,814. Robinson, T. N. Nov. 26. Lubricating. - Relates to cone bearings for shafts running at high speeds. The loose ring 8, which rests on the shaft and is revolved by it, raises oil from the reservoir 4. The oil is scraped off by the doctor 9 and flows down the channels 5, 7, lubricating the cone 3 and finding its way back to the reservoir 4.
Patent GB-189804759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Apparatus for Indicating and Recording at a Distance Changes of Level or Position of Water or other Fluid in Reservoirs, Tanks, or Tide Ways, or of Gas Holders, or other Structures or Articles.
Inventor: BARR JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-26
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 4759. Barr, J., and McWhirter, W. Feb. 26. Gas holders.-The apparatus is for indicating and registering the movements of a gas holder, and is an improvement on the apparatus described in Specification No. 5575, A.D. 1893. The electromagnet A is intermittently excited when the gas holder is rising and attracting its armature A', which is carried by a lever A<2> and is normally held by a counterweight A against an adjustable rubber-padded stop, rocks the spindle D. The lever A<3> carried by the spindle is thus caused to bring its driving-pawl F into contact with the wheel H, and turn the spindle N to the left. When the gas holder falls, the magnet B is intermittently excited and acts in a similar manner through corresponding mechanism B', B<2>, B<4>, E, B<3>, and G to turn the wheel J, and so the spindle N to the right. The spindle is geared to a pointer on a dial, and the recording-mechanism is actuated as described in the prior Specification or otherwise. The teeth of the wheels H, J are of the peculiar shape shown in Fig. 5, and point in opposite directions. The pawls F and G are counterweighted at R to hold them in proper position for action against a stop Q, and the acting surface is a friction roller S. To steady the movement and render it accurate, a scallop wheel T is fitted to the spindle N and controlled by a roller T' carried by a spring T<2>.
Patent GB-189806037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Regulating the Flow of Gases or Liquids.
Inventor: SCHOU HANS HENRIK
Filed: 1898-03-11
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 6037. Schou, H. H. March 11. Actuating valves.-The Figure shows a valve for regulating the flow of gases or liquids, and specially applicable to heating or cooling apparatus. Through the valve body D is drilled a hole, one end of which is closed by a screw C and the other end by a flexible plate M of steel or other suitable material kept against the valve body by a covering-piece F screwed thereto. The passage K is provided with a valve seat engaged by a valve V, the spindle S of which extends somewhat beyond the end of the said passage, and between it and the flexible plate M is arranged a block G. A hole H is provided in the piece F, through which pressure can be applied to the plate M whereby the spring E is compressed, the block G engages with the end of the spindle S, and the valve is opened, thereby putting the inlet L and outlet 0 in communication. On relieving the pressure on the flexible plate, the valve is closed by means of the spring A engaging with the screw C and the movable piece. A filter or strainer N is placed at the inlet end of the casing.
Patent GB-189806522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners and Globes.
Inventor: WALSH JOHN
Filed: 1898-03-17
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 6522. Walsh, J. March 17. Gas, oil, and vapour lamps.-Globes A, formed with double-convex or plano-convex glass or water lenses B, are employed in combination with burners C, which emit a number of independent flames D in a direction parallel to the medial plane a, b, Fig. 1, or to the plane side a<1>, b<1>, Fig. 5, of the lens. In incandescent burners, an ordinary mantle is used, but the light emitted is split up into separate beams by the use of either an opaque screen D', Fig. 5, in which slots D are provided for the passage of the light, or strips of asbestos or the like. The dimensions of the separate flames, and the method of constructing the curves of the lenses, are exemplified in the Provisional Specification, which also states that two globes may be used, the inner one having the lens on the inside and the outer one on the outside.
Patent GB-189808011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thrashing Machines.
Inventor: BORSUM JULIUS
Filed: 1898-04-04
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 8011. Lake, H. H., [B÷rsum, J.]. April 4. Thrashing-machines.-A grating B formed of curved bars is arranged as shown over the shakers C. The grain is thrown by the drum A against the grating, and is partially separated thereby from the straw, and may be collected by any suitable means. The straw shakers may be made shorter than is usually the case.
Patent GB-189815648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: WEISSER THEODOR
Filed: 1898-07-16
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 15,648. Weisser, T. July 16. Locks, key; latches.-The latch bolt or plate A is pivoted at a, and is shown as locked in engagement with the striking-plate S. The follower B has an arm d engaging an arm b on the latch bolt, so that, on turning the knob spindle c, the latch bolt is turned out of engagement with the striking- plate. To release both the latch bolt and follower, a key L is inserted to turn a locking-plate C on its pivot e, disengaging the arm f from a notch g in the bolt and a lug h from a notch i in the follower. A locking-bar D, operated by a handle, is also turned on its pin l to lock or release the bolt. The locking-plate C is held in position by a spring F engaging one or other of the notches q, r.
Patent GB-189818677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Frames for Wagons and like Vehicles.
Inventor: NIELSON CHRISTEN
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 18,677. Nielson, C. Aug. 31. Undercarriages.-Relates to "fifth wheels" for wagons &c. Rollers r, which may be coned or slightly bellied, having studs pivoted in rings c, are placed between the trough-shaped ring a fixed to the body and the ring b attached to the front axle. The lower edge of the ring a bears upon the shoulder d of the ring b.
Patent GB-189822078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street Sweeping Machines.
Inventor: DUPUY ADAM CHARLES ANATAUL
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 22,078. Dupuy, A. C. A., and Ray, J. Oct. 20. Sweeping - machines. - The apparatus is for first picking up small stones by means of a bladed drum A, Fig. 4, and then sweeping dust &c. into another compartment B. A tool box D', D' for the brush and for large stones &c. collected by hand is removably secured to the back of the apparatus on the axle 73 of the rear wheels 75. The bladed drum is mounted in the forecarriage A, which forms a compartment for the small stones, and into which the stones are guided by the apron 35. The fore-carriage which carries the axle 36 of the front wheels 37 is connected by a fifth-wheel and king-bolt 18 to the front of the body under the driver's seat 11 and foot-rest 16, the latter of which can be raised on hinges. The brush C rotates in the compartment B, taking up the dust and-passing-it from the apron 54 up the concave guide 51 to the sub-compartment B<3>. The compartments are provided with the requisite doors for emptying or examining. The drum and brush are rotated by gear from the front and back wheels respectively, and their journals are mounted in slides, which can be raised, when desired, by ropes passing over pulleys and actuated by a crank.
Patent GB-189827486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for use in the Manufacture of Pneumatic Tyres for the Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: SWAIN WALTER
Filed: 1898-12-30
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 27,486. Swain, W., and Swain, L. H. Dec. 30. Bending.-Relates to the manufacture of the canvas parts of pneumatic tyres, Specification No. 5430, A.D. 1898, being referred to. The canvas part, shown in Fig. 2, comprises rubber-coated circumferential threads 1 and transverse threads 2, of which the latter are wound by the machine shown in elevation in Fig. 12. The mandrel c is slowly rotated in a vertical plane between rollers 30, 31 by means of a third roller 32, and the mandrel passes through the centre of a horizontal disc 21 which is rotated by the bevel gearing 24, 25. The disc carries bobbins 19 from which the threads uncoil on to the slowly-turning mandrel. The circumferential threads are wound on to the mandrel either by a similar machine or by the machine shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 7. The mandrel c is placed on a horizontal rotary table d, and the threads are led into position through a guide g, being pressed home by the rollers g'. Figs. 9 and 10 show in vertical elevation and plan a machine in which the circumferential threads are wound round properly-shaped bobbins r, as shown by the dotted lines m. The threads are fed through two arms r<3>, r<4>, pivoted to an arm r<2> which rotates about the vertical spindle s. The positions of the feeding-arms are interchanged between consecutive bobbins by means of the rod t<1>, roller t, and stationary grooved plate t<2>. The ends of the feeding-arms are gradually raised by means of the arm u, roller u<1>, and plate u<2> supported on rollers u<3> which are raised slowly as the inclined planes v are traversed along. When the end of the stroke is reached, the catch x releases the springs y, y<4>, and the planes are brought back to their original positions. In a modified form, each longitudinal thread may be not connected with the others, in which case the threads are drawn from bobbins either between the corrugated rollers a<1>, a<2>, of varying diameter, shown in Fig. 3, on to boards having a section similar to a circular segment, so that the final shape is approximately that required. The mandrel has a slit along its inner periphery, to allow the canvas to be cut. The threads may be replaced by leather, metal, or like strips, and the transverse threads may be replaced by ordinary fabric.
Patent GB-189904459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rakes, Harrows, and the like.
Inventor: SCHUCKMANN HERMANN FREIHERR VO
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 4459. Schuckmann, H. F. von. March 1. Harrows ; rakes, hand ; rakes, horse and traction ; scrapers for blades or shares.-Relates to means for clearing the tines or teeth of rakes, harrows, and similar agricultural implements. Fig. 2 shows the invention applied to a harrow. A series of blades b are pivoted to the frame and connected to a bar h connected by a link to the hand-lever c. The blades b are caused to sweep over the tines g and clear them, by operating the lever c. The Specification also describes an arrangement suitable for a hand-rake.
Patent GB-189906982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus employed in Wireless Telegraphy.
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 6982. Marconi, G., and Wireless Telegraph and Signal Co. April 1. Drawings to Specification. Induction coils; wireless telegraphy. - Induction coils for use in wireless telegraphy such as is described in Specification No. 12,326, A.D. 1898. The primary coils are arranged in parallel or in series-parallel, and the secondary, which may be formed of one or several sections, arranged in series and having a diminishing number of turns as the distance increases from the centre. A table is given in the Specification showing the number of turns required for different arrangements of coils, diameters of wires, &c.
Patent GB-189908168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mounting Incandescing Electric Lamp Bulbs.
Inventor: MOUL HERBERT
Filed: 1899-04-18
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 8168. Moul, H., and Lind, A. April 18. Incandescent lamps. - For connecting a bulb to a cap of any description, the bulb neck is blown in a mould, which forms one or more depressions a<1> shown in a section of the neck and cap, Fig. 3, to receive tongues b<1>, bent in from the cap. The depressions are filled with plaster or other cement.
Patent GB-189910518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travelling Cranes.
Inventor: TANNETT-WALKER FREDERICK WILLI
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 10,518. Tannett-Walker, F. W. May 18. Cranes.-Fig. 1 shows a plan of a shop fitted with the travelling crane. All the motions, or, in a modification, all except one, are given by plain direct-acting rams. The carriages and transverse girders h carrying the crab B are moved longitudinally along the shop by ropes, fixed to, or wound round, pulleys p operated by vertical rams at the ends of the shop. The carriage f for the lifting-cylinder A, the crab B, and the monkey C to which one end of the lifting-rope is attached, are simultaneously moved transversely by ropes d, d<1>, d' operated by vertical rams D, of which one is shown. The lifting-ropes a are secured at one end to the monkey C and operated by the ram and cylinder A. In a modification, the lifting is done by worm gear on the crane, this gear being driven by a rope or by a square shaft operated by a separate engine. The rope is driven from a power shaft, under control of a lever situated near the traversing-levers.
Patent GB-189915262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Pistons and Piston Rings of Gas, Hydrocarbon, Steam, or other Fluid Engines.
Inventor: MELHUISH ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 15,262. Melhuish, A. G. July 25. Pistons.-Relates to spring piston packing, and consists in the use with a helical spring ring C lodged in a helical groove in the piston body B of a junk-ring E, having its inner face shaped to fit against one complete turn of the helical ring C.
Patent GB-189916158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Omnibuses and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: BERG JOHAN PETER FREDERIK WILH
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 16,158. Berg, J. P. F. W. Aug. 8. Seats.-The inside seats of omnibuses and like vehicles are arranged as shown in the sectional plans, Figs. 3 and 4.