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Patent GB-189807580-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bottle Washing Apparatus.
Inventor: GROTERJAN CHRISTOPH
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 7580. Groterjan, C. March 29. Steam turbines.- Fig. 3 shows a section of the steam turbine for driving the brushes in a bottle-washing machine. The turbine consists of a wheel with a heavy rim g having a recess h running round it provided with vanes i. Steam is supplied through the jet m, and escapes through the pipes o, p.
Patent GB-189809401-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjuster for Dress Guards upon Cycles.
Inventor: RADFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-23
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 9401. Radford, W. April 23. Guards, dress.-Relates to an adjuster for a dress guard whereby the guard may be readily tightened and may be easily removed for access to the wheel &c. An eye-stud B, with an opening in the eye for the passage of the wire D, is screwed into the rear stay of the cycle. The wire D is bent into a loop or loops E at its top end to receive the lacing of the guard J, or may be formed with hooks, as shown in Fig. 3, to receive rings I carrying the guard. A disc F and a nut G screw upon the wire D and serve to adjust and secure the guard. To remove the guard, the nut G is loosened and the wire D passed through the opening in the stud B.
Patent GB-189814592-A (GB)
Title: Device for Holding Down Ladies Skirts in Cycling.
Inventor: TIMM HEINRICH LUDWIG ANDREAS
Filed: 1898-07-02
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 14,592. Timm, H. L. A. July 2. Skirt clips, cyclists' and like.-Cyclists d r e s s e s are held down by causing spring hooks d to engage with rings on the wearer's boots, one hook to each boot, and the hooks are each attached to an elastic cord c contained in a tube a sewn inside the dress b, the cord c being attached to the top of the tube a.
Patent GB-189819686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: SNOWDON ARCHIBALD GRANT
Filed: 1898-09-16
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 19,686. Snowdon, A. G., Michaels, J., and Morris, A. E. Sept. 16. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-The neck A of the bottle is formed with a seat a for the buoyant ball F, which is normally held on its seat by the heavy ball G. The balls are protected from tampering by the stopper B and guard plate D, the guard plate being fixed in the neck by cement inserted in the grooves c, d'. The stopper B is formed with a recess b<1> for the ball G, with passages b for the outlet of the liquid, and with vertical projections b<2> opposite the ends of the passages b, the guard plate D bearing on the projections b<2>, and the lower end of the stopper bearing against the indentation a' in the neck. The mouth of the bottle is closed by an ordinary cork E. When the cork is withdrawn and the bottle is inverted, the ball G falls into the recess b<1> and permits the valve F to open for the passage of the contents, but, in any position of the bottle, the valve prevents the reintroduction of liquid.
Patent GB-189823454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Recording Times of Employees Entering and Leaving their Employment.
Inventor: DEY JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 23,454. Dey, J., and Dey, A. Nov. 8. Time-printing stamps.-Relates to apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 1614, A.D. 1888, and No. 14,075, A.D. 1894. The minute arbor a of an ordinary clock B rotates the spindle a<1> of a type-wheel C through a lazytongs connection a<2>, which allows not only of movement of the two spindles towards one another, but of a slight relative twist. The wheel C advances a smaller hour type-wheel (not shown) at each rotation. These type-wheels are mounted in a carriage J capable of both vertical and horizontal movement. An annular dial Y is pierced with holes x numbered for the different workmen. When a workmen arrives or leaves, he turns the lever I till the point I<1> is over the hole marked with his number. This movement turns the drum R carrying a graduated record strip, till the corresponding number on the strip comes in line with the printing-wheels. He then presses in the handle X, thrusting to the right a piston g and connected sleeve F. A lever L is thus swung on its pivot e, and, through a curved lever j, depresses a cross-bar B<1> on a spring lever, not shown, which strikes the carriage J and lowers the type to take an impression. Sufficient play is given between the bar B<1> and the carriage to allow the first movement of the former to depress a detent D<1> into the V-shaped teeth of the wheel D fixed on the type-wheel C, and place it in exact position for printing the nearest minute. The rod 0' is also depressed, and actuates the gear N', N' of the spools N for feeding the inking- ribbon. Means are provided for automatically reversing the feed when the ribbon has unrolled from one spool. G is a bell which is rung at each actuation. By turning the handle S<2> of a screw S', the carriage J can be moved to bring the type over a new place on the drum R to make a separate register. There may be several positions of the drum, corresponding to morning, noon, and night arrivals and departures &c., and the positions are indicated by a hand w on a dial V connected by a cord f<2>, passing over a pulley to the carriage.
Patent GB-189904857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Wagons.
Inventor: BAWN JAMES FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 4857. Bawn, J. F. March 6. Couplings, automatic.-Fig. 2 shows an end elevation, and Fig. 4 a plan. Each vehicle carries a link l, held horizontally on a vertical pivot r and a locking-pin h pivoted at g to a vertically-sliding frame c. When two cars come together, each link l pushes back the opposite pin h and passes under it, whereupon the pin swings down again to a vertical and locking position. The frame c can be raised for uncoupling purposes by a rack upon it, which is engaged by the pinion d on the transverse shaft e, Each link l is supported by springs m, n on a spindle k and a bracket, the latter being connected by a rod q to the transverse sliding rod p, which is provided for swinging the link aside when only single coupling is required.
Patent GB-189906141-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Di-hydro-ionone and its Homologues.
Inventor: KRAUTH WILHELM
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 6141. Krauth, W. March 21. Dihydro-ionone and its homologues are produced by condensing 2 : 2 : 6 - trimethylcyclohexane - 7 - methylal, C8H16 : CH.CHO, with ketones of the general formula CH3.CO.R in the presence of alkaline agents. Examples are given in which the above aldehyde in alcoholic solution is acted upon by acetone, or methylethyl ketone, and sodium ethylate. After neutralization of the mixture and removal of the alcohol, the product is distilled over with water vapour, and is purified by rectification in a vacuum.
Patent GB-189906534-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rack to be Fixed to Chairs, Seats, Pews, and the like.
Inventor: BALLANCE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-13
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 6534. Ballance, W. April 13. Brackets ; chairs ; seats ; clothes-hanging hooks and rails ; shelves and shelving ; book cases and shelves.-Shelves f, h, fitted with a rim k, end pieces g, and with or without a lock-up let-down flap door, are supported by brackets a, with clothes-pegs b, c and a coat-rail l, to the back of a chair seat or pew in a church, theatre, &c. The rail l is fitted into a double socket d, Fig. 2, on each bracket a. The shelves &c. are for supporting books, drinking-vessels, opera glasses, smoker's requisites, &c., and the brackets or racks may be used for umbrellas, coats, hats, &c.
Patent GB-189913807-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Supports for Incandescence Mantles.
Inventor: BACHMEYER AUGUST
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 13,807. Bachmeyer, A. July 4. incandescent gas &c. lamps.-To enable magnesia and other mantle-rods or supports a to be firmly attached and readily detached, they are either formed with a tapered lower end b, Fig. 1, or fitted at the lower end with a tapered metal ferrule c, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-189916314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eye Glasses.
Inventor: HINES RUDOLPH CONSTANTINE
Filed: 1899-08-10
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 16,314. Hines, R. C., and Waddey, H. B. Aug. 10. Eyeglasses.-The object is to enable pince-nez to be opened out, to adjust them upon the nose, with one hand. For this purpose a band e, preferably a steel spring of naturally greater curvature than when fitted, is fixed to a hook f on the frame a, passes through guides g, h on the bow band frame a<1>, and terminates in a finger-piece e<2>. The glasses can be held in the usual way, and drawn apart by pulling on the piece e<2> with one finger.
Patent GB-189916424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Curling Hair.
Inventor: BIBER WILHELM
Filed: 1899-08-12
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 16,424. Biber, W. Aug. 12. Hair-curling appliances.-The hair is curled by introducing it between the limbs of a pair of tongs and subjecting it to treatment with a curling or fixing liquid. In the form of tongs shown in Fig. 2, the limbs b slide in guide-tubes e in the handles a, and are moved outwardly by the crossed pivoted links k when the handles are closed so that the holes d, c register and allow the fluid to flow from the collapsable balls g through perforations in the hollow limbs b. In that shown in Fig. 4, the hollow limbs b are connected by a flexible tube s inside the handle h, and are supplied from a collapsable ball g through non-return valves v ; a push-piece n and spring i control the position of the limbs. Fig. 6 shows a form with only one limb hollow, which is supplied from a ball g in the handle. Filling-plugs f, r are provided.
Patent GB-189922408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Trees for Boots and Shoes
Inventor: MILLER OLIVER AMMI
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 22,408. Lake, H. H., [Miller, O. A.]. Nov. 9. Trees. - Relates to spring attachments for trees by which the uppers are stretched while being ironed for the removal of creases. Fig. 1 shows a tree with a boot in place. An arm a projecting from the tree has pivoted to it a screwed rod f on which is a crosshead e. Springs connect the end of the crosshead to a plate c, from which hang links b having loops at their ends to engage the lacing-studs on the upper. Hooks to engage the lacing-eyelets, or clamps or other devices to grip the upper, may replace the loops. In a modified arrangement, the rod f passes through an eye in the bracket a, and can be pulled upwards by a nut, while a single spring connects its lower end to the links b, b.
Patent GB-190003534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Supply Meters.
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 3534. Evershed & Vignoles and Evershed, S. Feb. 22. Magnetically relieving pressure; adjusting bearings.-Electric meters are made with magneticallysupported vertical spindles, the arrangement adopted being a modification of that described in Specification No. 9127, A.D. 1897. The spindle supports and magnets are carried by a detachable frame L, made of material having the same coefficient of expansion with temperature as the spindle. The lower end of the spindle Z has a steel point bearing in a cup jewel J. The upper end is either hardened or provided with a jewel, with a flat surface. An iron pole-piece R is screwed down in the frame L, until it just supports the spindle and armature, magnetically. A ring K is then screwed down until a steel point, carried on it by a non-magnetic elastic plate j, touches the end surface of the spindle. The point and plate j prevent the spindle from being lifted by the increased magnetic attraction. if it is moved above its normal position. A ring r surrounds the spindle to keep it in the magnetic field of the pole-piece R.
Patent GB-190005016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Porous Diaphragms for Electrolytic Apparatus.
Inventor: HOLLAND TREVENEN JAMES
Filed: 1900-03-16
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 5016. Holland, T. J., and Laurie, A. P. March 16. Diaphragms are formed of a non-metallic woven fabric coated with a thin layer of an insoluble silicate, and supported by a cement or equivalent framework. The tank a, having cathodes b, is provided with one or more earthenware or cement cells d, formed of top, bottom, two sides, and two ends, and enclosing the anodes c. The sides of the cells have open panels, across which is placed the fabric, such as asbestos cloth or the like g, coated with, and secured to the frame by, a thin layer of cement.
Patent GB-190005923-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Revolving Adjustable Kiln.
Inventor: LESSING WILHELM
Filed: 1900-03-29
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 5923. Lessing, W., and Rheinfeld, D. March 29. Rotary furnaces or kilns.-Relates to "revolving kilns" for burning earths and chemicals. The ribbed lining is made of porous material, and formed with air channels b into which air is forced from belts d. This air escapes through the pores of the lining into the furnace, preventing the destructive heating of the lining, and becoming heated itself. The "kiln" is mounted in such a way that its inclination can be varied, the stationary rings g of the ball bearings at each end being mounted on trunnions in a frame (shown in dotted lines) which is pivoted at i. The rings g are also adjustably supported by screw pillars k.
Patent GB-190006462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicating or Recording Apparatus for Railway, Tramway, or other Vehicles.
Inventor: CRAWLEY CHARLES WILLIAM SCOTT
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 6462. Crawley, C. W. S., and Venner, R. F. S. April 6. Speed indicators. -The speed of a vehicle is determined by hinging under the frame A two parallel levers b which, at their lower ends, carry a speed-wheel a adapted either to be pressed on the rail or ground or to be raised to the non-operative position. The wheel a may be employed to rotate a fan or the like, which, by means of a pressure or vacuum gauge, indicates the speed of the vehicle. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the wheel a rotates the armature d of a permanent magnet dynamo d', the speed of which is indicated by a volt-meter h. The circuit g, g<1> may contain a reversing-key k and a resistance i, whereby inaccuracies of the parts can be allowed for. The indicator may have a loose pointer for indicating the maximum speed, and ordinary means for obtaining a continuous register may also be employed.
Patent GB-190014014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing Off Mechanism of Combing Machines.
Inventor: LEE WILLIAM BROADLEY
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 14,014. Lee, W. B., and Fisher, W. Aug. 4. Combing-machines. - Relates to drawing off apparatus. The projecting fibres are caused to project across a groove 9 in the upwardlyprojecting edge of a horizontally-rotating disc 5, and are held in the groove by a band or wire 8, which is pressed downwards so as to grip the fibres by a number of spring rods 15, which are provided on their lower ends with antifriction rollers, if desired, and extend round a sufficient portion of the grooved disc. On leaving the pressing-rods 15, the wire 8 is passed over guide-rollers, and may be slightly lubricated on its upper surface by means of a suitable wick &c. dipping into lubricant. Two or more wires engaging in corresponding grooves may be employed. Between the large comb circle 2 and the drawing-off disc or wheel 5 may be placed a roller 20 and an inclined plate 21, by which the fibres are bent downwards and held until they are gripped by a roller 22 immediately before being released by the wire 8. The groove may be made in the outer edge of a disc or wheel, the wire being pressed therein by suitably-arranged pressers. The invention may be employed in conjunction with the apparatus described in Specification No. 15,011, A.D. 1898, the grooves for the wire being made round the edge of the external nip C<2>.
Patent GB-190015186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Supplying Hot and Cold Water in Bath Rooms, Lavatories, Pantries and other Places
Inventor: BROPHY MICHAEL MARY
Filed: 1900-08-25
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 15,186. Brophy, M. M. Aug. 25. Water supply.-Relates to apparatus of the type described in Specification. No. 12,t63, A.D. 1899, for supplying through a single nozzle hot or cold water in bath rooms, lavatories, pantries, and other places, the hot water being obtained by introducing steam into the cold water. The present invention consists in preventing undesired heating of the parts near the nozzle. Steam flows through the pipe e to the water heater a, and water passes into the surrounding chamber b through the pipe d, the flow of the steam and water being controlled by cocks g, f operated from the rods s. A single pipe i provided with a flange l passes from the chamber b to the nozzle j, to which is fitted a T-shiped chamber m. The rods s pass into the chamber and are secured to crankpins r on discs q, which are mounted in the chamber and which are rotated by means of the handles u. One handle overlaps the other, so that opening the steam cock also opens the water cock. The cocks are preferably of the type described in Specification No. 15,187, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Valves &c.], and are, provided with separators h. Each rod s is in two parts which have overlapping ends secured together by a split clamp v having a set-screw w.
Patent GB-190022125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Meters.
Inventor: KENT WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 22,125. Kent, W. G. Dec. 5. Liquid meters.- Relates to a meter in which the flow of water is estimated by the motion of a weight or spring-controlled valve. The valve a, which may consist of a single flap or of two flaps geared together, is pivoted to the seating c about a line between the edge and centre line. The seating is secured in grooves in the casing d by keys e, and a removable cover d' is provided for the withdrawal of the valve &c. A quadrant a<1> is fixed to the valve, and a cord f passes round the quadrant and out of the casing to recording-mechanism g of ordinary construction. The valve is controlled by a spring, or by removable counterweights a<2>. A pivoted valve h, controlled by a spring, is arranged on the main valve, to open for a reverse flow.
Patent GB-190022427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Rubber TYred Wheels.
Inventor: BARBER JOHN
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 22,427. Barber, J. Dec. 10. Tyres, elastic other t h a n pneumatic; felloes or rims. - Relates to securing rubber tyres to wheel rims. The rubber tyre e, shown in section in Fig. 7, is secured to the rim c by sheet - metal clips a, one of which is shown in plan in Fig. 2. The edges b of the clips are bent inwards, and are preferably serrated to engage in the rubber. The clips are placed at intervals along the rim, and are fixed in position by rivets d, bolts, or tongues pressed out of the clips and passed through the rim. In a modification, the clips are held by the ends of the spokes.
Patent GB-190023468-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hydraulic Valve.
Inventor: JUDGE JAMES
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 23,468. Judge, J., and Garrett, L. Dec. 22. Hydrants.-A valve for a hydrant consists of a hollow or solid rubber or other ball B fixed on a spindle c which has a thread c<2> of quick pitch thereon working in the nut a<3>. A washer d' packing D and gland d make a tight joint. A lever E is pinned to the spindle and may be held to prevent the valve from closing under the pressure by an S-shaped piece G engaging it and a fixed or adjustable standard F.
Patent GB-190102409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Portland Cement.
Inventor: RILSAGER HENRIK EMIL
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 2409. Riisager, H. E. Feb. 4. Cements.-In the manufacture of Portland cement, the raw materials are subjected in their natural and undried condition to a preliminary reduction, and are then finely ground together in tube mills, with the addition of the least possible quantity of water, so as to produce a thick sludge, which is charged into rotary kilns, where it is dried or burnt into clinker. The clinker is ground to form cement. Should one of the raw materials be soluble in water, it may be dissolved in the water to be used in the tube mill.
Patent GB-190109255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Brakes.
Inventor: DIAMANT SIGISMONDO
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 9255. Diamant, S., and Margoni, C. May 4. Brakes. - Relates to liquid brakes " for vehicles " and mechanism of any " kind." Fig. 4 shows the application to a pneumatic tyred vehicle wheel. The roller g, which may be pressed by levers. not shown, on to the wheel tyre, is fast on the spindle f, on which is mounted the screw e arranged in the cylinder a containing oil or glycerine, the pressure of which is regulated by the position of the piston d, Fig. 3, in the cylinder c. The resistance created by the revolving screw causes a brake action on the part which drives the roller g. In some cases, two connected cylinders with the roller between them on a common shaft are fitted, while the pressure in the cylinder a may be regulated by a cock.
Patent GB-190113537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarm Clocks.
Inventor: ARRIGONI JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 13,537. Arrigoni, J. July 3. Alarms.-The hammer h is operated by a pinwheel in a train between a spring barrel 1 and a fly 10. The driving-spring is good for several days, and the alarm is arranged to act on succesive days without attention, one revolution of the driving-barrel a occurring each time. A pair of detents b, d, extending from a common arbor c, normally engage the one with a notch a<2> in a disc turning with the spring barrel, and the other with a segment e on a quick-going arbor of the train. They are disengaged simultaneously by a lever o lifted by a pin k<1> on a wheel k which revolves once a day. As the lever descends to its normal position again, a warning-piece q moving with it leaves a pin q' on the last wheel of the train, and the alarm sounds till the detents b, d re-engage. The disc is only friction-tight on the barrel, and by means of a cord s may be turned more quickly to shorten the alarm, or held from turning to prolong the alarm.
Patent GB-190115130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Stoves or Heaters.
Inventor: GREVILLE ARTHUR EDWIN
Filed: 1901-07-25
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 15,130. Greville, A. E. July 25. Heating by electricity; supporting lamps.-An apparatus for warming and lighting a room consists of an openwork casing a, containing a frame f wound with german silver or other non- oxidizing resistant wire, and carrying an incandescent lamp d in a glazed lantern or globe. The casing may be hexagonal in plan, and of the form of a lighthouse. The frame f is of metal, in one or more sections. The wire is covered with asbestos thread, and is in sections ; these and the lamp may be connected in circuit by switches with handles projecting from the sides of the base, and a plug coupling is provided for connecting the apparatus with supply wires.
Patent GB-190123494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Frames.
Inventor: DARLINGTON JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 23,494. Darlington, J., and Simpson, F. Nov. 20. Bicycles; tricycles; frames; saddle supports; steering mechanism.-Relates to a spring frame for bicycles or tricycles. The saddle post A' is forked, the forked portions being supported by springs in tubes A secured to tubes B which are connected by tubes C, with the upper parts of the tubes A, and are arranged in the rear to carry the axle of the wheel or wheels, and which in front support the crank axle bearings E. The tubes B are connected by tubes D, D' with sockets D<2>, in which is supported by a spring S the steering-post F. The handle-bar stem F<1> is supported by a spring S<2> in the steering-post, and is connected to it by a key and slot to cause them to rotate together. The relative motion of the parts F and D may be limited by the lamp bracket L.