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Patent GB-189728950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signalling.
Inventor: UNDERWOOD CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 28,950. Underwood, C. A., and Short, G. F. W. Dec. 7. Drawings to Specification. Signals, colour, flash, lamp, semaphore, foghorn, &c.-Relates to a system of code signalling applicable for communicating between ships, or between ships and land, or for railway signalling purposes &c. The code is arranged in the form of tables, of which there may be twelve, each table being subdivided into twelve sections, each section into twelve groups, and each group into twelve sets of twelve code sentences each. This arrangement provides for 248,832 different signals ; but, instead of twelve, any other convenient multiple may be used. A signal is sent by transmitting the numbers of the table, section, group, and set containing that signal, and the number of the signal in the set, or by transmitting the number of the signal in the code. The numbers are also transmitted according to code by means of electric or other flash lamps giving long and short flashes, by two lamps of different colours, by semaphores having long and short arms, or, for fog signalling purposes, by means of a steam whistle or siren or both.
Patent GB-189729674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Preventing Condensation of Moisture Upon Cold Surfaces.
Inventor: MAULE EDWARD HERBERT
Filed: 1897-12-15
Granted: 1899-03-15
Abstract: 29,674. Maule, E. H. Dec. 15. Window fittings.-In order to prevent condensation of moisture on a shop window or the like a, warmed air is delivered over its surface from a row of vertical tubes or a casing D situated below it. A cover d' is provided. The delivery and warming of the air may be effected by a row of gas flames C placed below inner tubes D in an air-supply channel A. The gas flames may be replaced by closed tubes projecting vertically from a horizontal hot-water pipe within the air tubes D, A, or the flames and inner tubes D may be replaced by vertical coils of resistant wire heated electrically. Or the air may be supplied by a fan, preferably from outside the building, and warmed in a tubular heater before entering the supply channel A. In a modification of this arrangement, a comparatively small quantity of air is heated and supplied under pressure to a row of jets replacing the burners C, and serving to propel and warm a larger volume of air.
Patent GB-189800028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners applicable to Acetylene and Rich Oil Gas Lighting.
Inventor: MCCONECHY JAMES
Filed: 1898-01-01
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 28. McConechy, J. Jan. 1. Gas and vapour burners.-The top C of a union jet burner A for acetylene and rich oilgas lighting is made flat or approaching convexity. Absorbent material F to remove aqueous matter is placed beneath the gauze E.
Patent GB-189808168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Watches and the like.
Inventor: MANASSE ALFRED
Filed: 1898-04-05
Granted: 1899-04-05
Abstract: 8168. ManassÚ, A. April 5. Calendars.-At the back of a watch, a hand l, advanced day by day by the watch work, points to the initial letters of the days of the week, marked, with repetitions, on a fixed ring s within which is a disc r having the numbers of the days of the month marked on the peripheral zone and the months marked in twelve central sectors. T h i s disc is turned by hand at the beginning of, each month to bring the l to the required initial of the day of the week, and a second hand m is set by hand to indicate the month. The day hand is driven from the minutehand arbor by a train of pinions and wheels upon the top plate through which the arbor extends. A pin h on the last wheel of the train gears once in a revolution into a wheel i carrying the hand.
Patent GB-189811194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gear Cases or Covers for Cycles.
Inventor: ROSE DAVID
IPC: B62J13/04
Filed: 1898-05-17
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 11,194. Rose, D., and Gould, C. May 17. Gear cases.-The rear part of the case consists of a metal portion B, B' adapted to enclose the chain-wheel &c. and fitted with adjustable slides as usual. The front part consists of a skeleton A rigidly or detachably fixed to the portion B, B', and provided with a single stay K to fix it to the cycle frame. The part A is covered with leather &c. which is held in place by lacing &c. In a modification, the rear part is divided, the parts being connected by screws &c.
Patent GB-189814338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Automatically Recording Railway and other Signals.
Inventor: SLACK ROBERT
Filed: 1898-06-29
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 14,338. Slack, R. June 29. Recording signals.-Relates to means for automatically recording the exact time at which a railway or other signal is operated, and also the time during which the signal remains in any particular position. A sheet of paper A, driven by clockwork over the drums b, c, d in the locked casing a, is ruled transversely into spaces marked with time divisions, such as minutes, and longitudinally into columns corresponding to the different signals of which the movements are to be recorded. The records are marked on the paper by pencils e carried by the levers f, the pencils being normally held clear of the paper by the levers g, connected to the signal levers, bearing on the ends f<3> of the levers f. When a signal is operated, the corresponding lever f is released, and the pencil marks a line on the paper A during the time that the lever remains in the operated position. In a modification, the levers g are operated electrically.
Patent GB-189821271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Blind Rollers and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JANE
Filed: 1898-10-10
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,271. Williams, J. Oct. 10. Window blinds.-The roller is made in two halves, hinged together at B and having a recess a<3> and rabbet a<2>. The leaves of the hinge are turned up at b<2>, b<1>, and one snaps over the other, thus forming a spring catch. The fabric D is laid over one or other half, and the two parts closed together. Hooks or spikes may be attached to one or other part A, A<1> to secure the fabric. In Fig. 6, a V-shaped spring E with turned-over edges b<2>, b<1> take the place of the spring hinges. The rabbet may be arranged as in Fig. 11. The two halves may be connected by a spring clip as in Fig. 8, or by a catch as in Fig. 10, or by a spiral spring and hinge as in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-189822785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Adjusting the Driving Chains of Cycles.
Inventor: LEE ADAM
Filed: 1898-10-29
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 22,785. Lee, A., Isherwood, F. G., and Whittaker, J. E., [trading as Queece Cycle Co.], and Garrison, A. Oct. 29. Chains, adjusting tension of.-In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the axle D is fitted at each end with loose eccentric discs C, which bear on shoulders E on the stays A. The axle is mounted in the usual slotted fork ends, and is moved by turning the discs C by means of a tool engaging the holes G. The discs and axle are locked by nuts F. The adjustment may be effected by moving the bottom bracket as shown in Fig. 3. The bracket is mounted on arms H pivoted above, as at J, or below, and is adjustably held in position in the slotted piece K<1> by set-screws L and lock nuts M. In the case of tandems and multicycles,' the arrangement shown in Fig. 3 is fitted to each of the bottom brackets, the rear chain, if desired, being adjustable by the means shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189906950-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Para-diamidodiphenylaminesulphocarboxylic Acid.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 6950. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. March 30. p-Diamidodiphenylamine sulphocarboxylic acid, which has the formula (I), or less probably the formula (II) is produced by first heating a solution of chloronitrobenzoic acid [COOH : Cl : NO2 = 1 : 2 : 5], p-phenylenediamine, and soda ash at the reflux cooler, acidifying the mixture, and collecting and pressing the light yellow-brown nitro compound. This product is reduced with iron and acetic acid, and the solution is made alkaline and filtered. The alkaline salts of the new sulphocarboxylic acid are easily soluble in water, and the free acid is precipitated as pale grey-green needles by acidifying these solutions with acetic acid. The tetrazo compound of the new acid yields valuable dyes with the usual dye-stuff components.
Patent GB-189910820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Disvulcanizing Caoutchouc, Indiarubber, Gum Elastic, and similar Materials.
Inventor: THEILGAARD ALBERT EDVARD JENS
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,820. Theilgaard, A. E. J. V. J. May 23. India-rubber, devulcanizing. - The material is treated with a solution of lime or other alkaline earth, which may be heated by steam ; the product is washed and dried.
Patent GB-189919315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: GREEN RICHARD
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 19,315. Green, R. Sept. 26. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to means for attaching tyres to rims, one form being shown in crosssection and under plan in Figs. 1 and 4 respectively. The thickened edges c<1>, c<2> of the outer cover C are secured between the rim and a flexible metallic band A, by overlapping the ends a<1>, a<2> of the band. To one end a<2> is secured a rack G with which gears a pinion F connected to the other end a' and rotated by means of the square end e<2> of the spindle E. The relative motion of the ends is guided by the slot a<4> and rivet j<2>, and the ends are fastened together in any position by screwing up the nut h on the spindle E, whereby the tube i, pinion F, and the ends are pressed together. In modifications, a rack may be fixed to each end of the band, and the ends may be held in any desired position by a rim ratchet which can be turned out of gear. In the form shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 8, one end a<2> of the band has ratchet teeth G<1> with which engages a tooth k fixed to the other end a'. Inflation of the air tube contracts the band and so secures the cover, expansion of the band being prevented until one end is disengaged from the other. In a modification, the tooth k is replaced by a spring-pressed ratchet which can be turned out of gear. The Provisional Specification also describes spring-pressed strips placed across the edges of the cover, over which the band passes.
Patent GB-189921624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: LEHOTAY MICHAEL
Filed: 1899-10-30
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 21,624. Lehotay, M., and Ger÷, G. Oct. 30. Tobacco pipes.- The lower part of the bowl b communicates with the outer air by means of a passage b<1>, c, and the upper end is closed by a removable airtight cap. A smoke passage e is made from the upper part of the bowl to the socket e
 into which the stem is fixed. The part through which the passage e runs may be ornamented as at a'.
Patent GB-189922209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Joints or Connections.
Inventor: CARTMAN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 22,209. Cartman, T. Nov. 7. Spigot-and-socket joints.-To make a joint between pipes of lead or other soft materials, and pipes of brass, iron, earthenware, or other hard material, the socket A of iron, brass, or o t h e r suitable metal, is employed. The soft pipe B is passed through to form a lining to the socket A, and hemp D keeps the cement C from the joint.
Patent GB-189923463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tile-like Decoration Suitable for Fire Places.
Inventor: GIBSON WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 23,463. Gibson, W. J. Nov. 24. Tiling and ornamenting fireplaces.-Enamelled or ornamented glass plates A are placed in metal frames B, and a backing G of mastic, plaster of Paris, or cement is filled into the frames. Projections H, flanges J, tongues N, Q, R, or loops W, of the frame, or intermediate bars, interlock with the cement.
Patent GB-189924067-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Hedge Cutter.
Inventor: PETRIE JAMES
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 24,067. Petrie, J. Dec. 4. Hedge - cutting machines. -Relates to a hand - operated m a - chine for trimming hedges. A disc B with teeth b is fixed at the end of a standard or frame A. A rotary disc C with cutting-teeth c is mounted on a spindle D in close proximity to the disc B. The disc C is driven by the chain F from a hand-crank I by means of the gearing shown. In operating the machine, the rest A<1> at the bottom of the standard A is placed against the body, and the strap J is passed over the shoulder, while the operator grasps the standard A with one hand and with the other turns the handle I.
Patent GB-190005689-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Cutting Wire adapted for Attachment to certain Firearms, Whips, Tools, and the like; or for Incorporation therewith.
Inventor: DALTON FITZGERALD VERITY
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 5689. Dalton, F. V. March 27. Cutters, wire. The tool is for cutting wire, and may be attached to a rifle, lance, whip, stick, work bench, &c. The wire is cut between two cutters K, K, one curved and the other straight, and each formed on a plate A, B. These plates are held together at one end by the plate C, and at the other by plates H. The plate A is pivoted on a pin D, and the plate B on an eccentric disc F kept from moving by the pins D, G. Thus, as the arms A, B are swung up the jaws close. The arms are swung up by a rack M engaging with teeth E on the end of the plate A. The jaws may be kept normally open by a spring, and a catch &c. may secure the apparatus when not required for use.
Patent GB-190009607-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Boots or Shoes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 9607. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. May 24. Stapling.-The outer sole is attached to the boot by means of wire staples of the form shown in Fig. 3. These are driven inwards through the outer sole, as shown in Figs. 2 and 5, the point 23<x> being clinched over. They may be inserted by the machine described in Specification No. 9606, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190009821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Chains for Cycles and other Purposes
Inventor: WILLIAMS WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 9821. Williams, W. H. May 29. Driving - chains for cycles &c. The links of roller chains are halved together at the joints, as shown.
Patent GB-190011834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tongs and the like.
Inventor: HOYNE JAMES FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 11,834. Hoyne, J. F. June 29. Tongs, table.-Relates to tongs for general domestic use. The jaws a are held closed by spring strips e connected to the jaws and to a sleeve d sliding on the stem b, to which a handle c and the jaws a are attached. The jaws are opened by sliding back the sleeve, as shown.
Patent GB-190012510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Articles such as Yarn in Hanks, Textile Fabrics, or Paper.
Inventor: WARDLE WILLIAM WINSHIP
Filed: 1900-07-11
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 12,510. Wardle, W. W., and McLaren, J. A. July 11. Paper, drying.- Apparatus for drying articles such as yarn in h a n k s, textile fabrics, or paper is shown in the Figures. To thereof of the drying-chamber is fixed a track a, consisting of two straight parallel lengths connected at the ends by curves. The articles to be dried are hung on frames which are suspended from the rollers e on the track as shown in Fig. 2, and in cross-section in Fig. 3. Rods g hang from the rollers, and are connected by a fixed bar h and an adjustable sliding bar i. Rods j project at rightangles from the bars h, i, and the hanks m or other articles are hung on the rods. By means of two vertical shafts n rotated by gearing o and carrying arms p, the frames are successively caught by the rotating arms p and propelled forward. A section c, Fig. 3, of the track, while supporting a frame, can be moved transversely to the track to allow of the frame being filled or emptied.
Patent GB-190012791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perambulators and Go-carts.
Inventor: FANNING CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1900-07-16
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 12,791. Fanning, C. E. April 19, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Perambulators and children's mail carts.- In folding perambulators and " go-carts .the front standards 12 are connected to the bar 13 having depending brackets 15 in which is journalled the rod 16 having end bevel-wheels 17 gearing with the wheels 14. The wheels 17 have lugs 17<1> connected by the rod 18, and a preciselysimilar connection is made between the rear standards 19, the rods 16 and 23 being connected by the bar 26 through which the rods 18 and 25 pass. The seat 3 is pivoted to the standards 12 and to short shafts fixed to sliding spring collars 27<1> on the standards 19, and has brackets 3<1> for supporting the sliding extension 10. The sides comprise radial arms 5<a>, and arc pieces 5<b>, 5<c>, the last of which are connected to the foot-rest 9 by the pivoted levers 31 and have curved fingers 5e engaging the rods 34 connecting the lugs 33 on the standards 19. The handle-bars 8 are jointed to extensions mounted to slide in the standards 19. On lifting the outer side of the foot-rest, the rear ends of the levers 31 engage the fingers 5<d> on the arcs 5<c>, and collapse the sides. A further upward pull on the foot-rest causes the seat and forward frame and wheels to be raised and folded back against the rear frame, and at the same time the wheels 6, 7 are folded flat against the body.
Patent GB-190013703-A (GB)
Title: A Syphon Water Waste Preventing Apparatus.
Inventor: CHANTRY RICHARD
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 13,703. Chantry, R., and Milbank, H. C. July 31. Water-waste preventers.-A hollow-walled bell siphon is formed by tubes a and b. Connected with the latter is a third tube d, which dips into a stand-pipe c. This tube d is placed in communication by a pipe g with a cylinder h fitted with a weighted piston m, which as it descends forces water over the crown of the siphon and starts the flush.
Patent GB-190015118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flash-light Apparatus for Photographic and similar Purposes.
Inventor: FAGAN GEORGE HICKSON
Filed: 1900-08-24
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 15,118. Fagan, G. H. Aug. 24. Lamps, actinic.-Relates to a flash-light apparatus for photographic and similar purposes. A pan 1 for containing the flash-light powder or material is connected to a post 5 by a bail 3 and by arms 7 engaging pins on the post. A bracket 10 carries a firing-pin or anvil 11, below which is a receptacle in the bottom of the pan for receiving a percussion cap. A hammer 14 is mounted on a lever 15 controlled by a suitable spring, such as a spiral spring 17 or a rubber band. A detent on the lever 15 is adapted to engage a trigger 19 provided with an operating-cord 21. When the apparatus is set, the pulling of the cord 21 releases the hammer, which flies up and explodes the cap, thereby igniting the flash-light powder. A cord 22 may be provided for pulling down the spring 17, and a loop on the lower end of the spring is adapted to engage a pin on the post. When dismounted, the bail 3 may be packed within the pan. The post 5 may be mounted on a clamp for securing it to a table &c., or may be inserted in a fixed socket.
Patent GB-190016608-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Burning Pulverized Fuel.
Inventor: LEWIS FREDERICK HUMPHREYVILLE
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 16,608. Lewis, F. H. Sept. 18. Pulverulent-fuel fittings.-A moderate blast of air is employed'to carry finely-divided fuel from the storage bin or hopper to a furnace or kiln, and an inducing-blast at high pressure is delivered into the duct which conveys the fuel near the delivery nozzle. This high-pressure blast induces a supply of air to support combustion, and, in the case of a rotary cement furnace or kiln in connection with which the invention is described, the induced current of air passes through the hot clinker discharged from the furnace, ani is thus heated. Fig. 1 shows a rotary cement furnace, partly in section, with the apparatus applied to it, and Fig. 3 an enlarged view in section of the nozzle and inducing-jet apparatus. The supply of air for carrying the fuel from the hopper m is delivered into the end of the pipe l by a fan k or other means. The inducing-blast is introduced into the nozzle l by a small pipe v, which is preferably supported, as shown in Fig. 3, by a cross-pipe. The induced supply of air is drawn through the clinker pit 5 and into the hood d to mix with the fuel issuing from the nozzle 1. The nozzle end of the fuel-supply pipe is telescopically mounted on the rear portion, and is supported by a running carriage p so that it may be withdrawn.
Patent GB-190022043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut-tapping Machines.
Inventor: RIGGS ADDISON HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-04
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 22,043. Riggs, A. H. Dec. 4. Drawings to Specification. Taps.-A tap for a nut-tapping machine has a bent shank, so that the tap may be held against rotation, while allowing a continuous string of nuts to pass over it.
Patent GB-190023058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres for Cycles, Motor-cars, and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JACKSON EDWIN GEORGE
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 23,058. Jackson, E. G. Dec. 17. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-The tyre, shown in section in Fig. 1, comprises two air tubes c enclosed in an outer cover b having thin sides b<2> and a thickened solid treid b<1>. The tubes, which are separated by a central rib b<3>, are provided with separate inflating - valves d, which are used preferably with an air pump having two branches. In a modification, an additional air tube is placed within the tread b<1>.
Patent GB-190023420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Auxiliary Propellers for Vessels.
Inventor: BURWOOD GEORGE VEMPLY
Filed: 1900-12-21
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 23,420. Burwood, G. V. Dec. 21. Auxiliary propellers for sailing-vessels.-Relates to screw propellers for small fishing-vessels which carry a steam boiler to work the capstan. The capstan engine may be used to drive the screw, or a separate engine may be employed, placed near the stern. A bracket a bolted to the counter has pivoted to it a pair of bars c, c, carrying at their lower ends bearings for the propeller shaft. As shown, the screw is driven from the shaft g by chain gear, but spur gear may be substituted. When the screw is in use, the bars c are locked in the vertical position by a revoluble plate o', which is operated by a hand-wheel from the deck. The screw is raised and lowered by ropes.
Patent GB-190100241-A (GB)
Title: Process or Method for Treating and Purifying Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: BURGESS JOHN ARMSTRONG
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1902-01-03
Abstract: 241. Burgress, J. A. Jan. 3. Acetylene.-Relates to a process for purifying acetylene gas. After leaving the generator A, the gas is passed first through a condenser B, and then through a chamber C containing charcoal treated with a metallic salt, preferably sulphate of iron. It is next passed through a series of chambers C', containing calcium carbide, and, before entering the gasometer D, through a chamber C<2> containing lava, or a substance having similar properties. From the gasometer, the gas is conducted through a chamber C<3> containing charcoal treated with a metallic salt, a chamber C<4> containing calcium carbide, and a chamber E containing lava or similar material, to the main F.
Patent GB-190100734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Threshing Machines.
Inventor: BROCKSCHMIDT HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-01-11
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 734. Brockschmidt, H. Jan. 11. Thrashing - mac h i n e s. - The prongs a, b of the drum and concave respectively are cast in one with the securing-bolts, and. to diminish the number of bolts, a series of prongs are made in one piece. To give intermittent pressure to the straw, the prongs of the drum or concave, or both, are formed with ribs a', b<1>, the ribs b<1> being shown as gradually decreasing in size in the direction of movement of the straw.