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Patent GB-189806605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephonic Inter-communication System.
Inventor: AITKEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-18
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 6605. Aitken, W. March 18. Telephone systems. - House or similar telephone systems are arranged with the circuit of any one station connected at all the other stations by means of branching or make and break jacks ; in the latter case all intermediate stations are provided with double home jacks connected respectively to the right and left. Fig. 1 shows the arrangements with branching jacks, the home apparatus at the station 3 only being drawn in full. The bell g at each station is in a branch of a common line circuit including the battery h. The branch is completed through the inner jack contacts, the called subscriber's line, and the calling subscriber's plug through the instrument j, home jack spring c, and resistance k. f is a double or single wound relay which responds when the line is busy and notifies both to the connected subscribers and the interrupting subscriber. In the case of the system with make and break jacks, a common rail situated in front of the jacks is used for the busy test, one of the jack springs also being connected to the socket except in the case of the home jacks.
Patent GB-189808924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Bread.
Inventor: KERMODE EDWARD WALTER
Filed: 1898-04-16
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 8924. Kermode, E. W. April 16. Bread.-Maize meal is mixed with cold water, and the mixture added to hot water and boiled. The resulting mixture is mixed with sponge formed from wheat flour and treated in the usual way. Or the cooked maize may be dried and re-ground before mixing with the wheat flour.
Patent GB-189813369-A (GB)
Title: Military Fittings for Velocipedes.
Inventor: WATKINS JAMES LOGAN
Filed: 1898-06-15
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 13,369. Watkins, J. L. June 15. Military cycles.-Relates to an attachment for carrying rifles. The Figures show the application to a bicycle. The rifle is held by a frame a provided with a hinged portion a', which is secured by a strap b kept tight by a spring d. The frame a is connected by a lug f to stays f<1> which are carried by the rear-wheel axle, and to which the mud guard k may be attached. An additional stay g<1> may be used, which passes from the diagonal frame tube and through the lug f, where it is secured by the set-screw g<2>. At the front end the rifle is supported in a socket m attached to the head. In this arrangement, the rifle is supported in the centre line of the machine, and it is necessary to bend the saddle pillar to allow the rifle to pass. A modification is described in which the support is so arranged that the rifle may be supported at the side of the machine.
Patent GB-189814568-A (GB)
Title: Improved Extension Handle Appliance for Brushes, Brooms, and the like.
Inventor: SAUNDERS ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-07-01
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 14,568. Saunders, A. July 1. Feather brushes; handles. -The ordinary handle k of a feather brush &c. for cleaning walls, ceilings, windows, &c. is extended by a handle a, which is attached to the handle k by a clamp consisting of a socket b carrying a clamping plate c adjusted by a thumb-screw e and guided by the sliding rods g. The socket b has a recess d for receiving the plate c when retracted to its full extent.
Patent GB-189816472-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Wax-like Substance, by the Action of Oxidising Agents upon a Mixture of Resin and Paraffin.
Inventor: SCHLIEMANN ERNST
Filed: 1898-07-28
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 16,472. Schliemann, E. July 28. Waxes.-A wax-like substance is prepared by oxidizing a mixture of paraffin and resin. This may be effected by blowing air or oxygen through the molten mixture, or by the use of oxidizing-agents such as nitric acid.
Patent GB-189817901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pencil Sharpening Apparatus.
Inventor: BRENDEL HERRMANN CARL WILHELM
Filed: 1898-08-19
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 17,901. Brendel, H. C. W. Aug. 19. Soldering. - Relates to a pencil sharpener, and to an appliance for use in making it. The sharpener consists of a series of curved triangular blades 1 held together by a piece 3. A flat plate, with curved plates standing upon it, is used to hold the knives while the piece 3 is soldered to them.
Patent GB-189820404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cramps for Picture Frames and other Articles.
Inventor: LONG JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 20,404. Long, J. Sept. 27. Cramps. - A picture frame &c. is cramped together by the pieces A<3>, which are drawn together by the four arms H, two of which are pivoted to lugs C<2>, D<2> on the sliding bar RS, and two to lugs C, D on the fixed part A, B of the cramp. The bar RS is kept in place and prevented from turning by a pin running in a slot in the bar and by a projection on the bar engaging with a slot in the bar A, B. The bar RS is adjusted by pulling the screwed end D<f>, and is fixed by turning the collar E so that the end of the screw D<g> which it carries may pass from a longitudinal slot in the screw D<f> to a position between the threads. A sleeve or distancepiece may be placed behind the collar. The bar RS may also be adjusted by a pinion engaging the rack S. The pinion is turned by a worm with a band-wheel. The bar RS may be lengthened by a piece of tubing screwed at the ends, and the bars H may be lengthened by additional pieces fixed by fishplates. The bars H are of I-section, and carry numbered studs F<6>. The pieces A<3> have lugs E<6>, P<4>, and are connected to the bar H by a loop P<c> which passes round the bar, a web H<m> which passes over the bar between the studs, and a hook which engages one of the studs. A gap is formed at H<d> and H<e> so that the piece A<3> may be slid along the bar H clear of the web and hook. In a modified piece A<3>, an L-shaped piece with its arms parallel to the webs E<6>, P<4> is adjusted by a screw arranged in a line with the bar H. The parts of the pieces A<3> which bear against the work may be padded with rubber.
Patent GB-189820955-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Fastenings of Leggings, Gaiters, and the like.
Inventor: LESLEY RICHARD
Filed: 1898-10-05
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 20,955. Lesley, R., and Roberts, W. B. Oct. 5. Strap fastenings. -A strap, fixed on the inside of a legging, is passed inwardly through the slit A, outwardly through slits B and C, inwardly through slits D and E, then through slits F and G, and secured by a button or buckle on the outside.
Patent GB-189821816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Music Tools and Receptacles.
Inventor: DOVEY MARK
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 21,816. Dovey, M. Oct. 17. Seats; canterburies.-The music receptacle b is hinged or pivoted in the base of the stand. The seat is carried by slides having teeth e with which engage spring pawls f connected by a rod so as to be capable of simultaneous operation.
Patent GB-189824518-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Heating and for Cooling Liquids.
Inventor: DAVIES JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 24,518. Davies, J. G. Nov. 21. Beverages, drawing-off.-An apparatus for drawing- off heated or cooled water, malt, and other liquors is supplied through the delivery pipe E. The apparatus is fitted with cocks for drawing off the liquid. A jacketed pan J for heating or cooling malt or other liquor is placed inside the apparatus, and is fitted with a drawoff cock.
Patent GB-189906434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Means or Apparatus for Filtering and Bottling Beer and other Liquids.
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 6434. Faulkner, F., Johnson, J. E. J., and Non-Deposit Beer Co. March 24. Pressure filters combined with bottling-apparatus. The apparatus is intended for dealing more especially with beer or other liquids highly charged with gas. The beer &c., after being forced through the filter, the plates of which consist preferably of pulped cellulose or pulped cellulose and asbestos, enters the filling-cylinder 14, which communicates by pipes 15, 16 with the filling-nozzles 17. The pipes 18, for the escape of air from the bottles, are led to near the upper end of the cylinder 14, the top of which is connected to a second cylinder 19, having an exit valve 21 the load on which can be easily adjusted by means of the weight 22. By this arrangement a counter pressure is produced which controls the amount of frothing and facilitates bottling, and which can be easily and quickly adjusted.
Patent GB-189907740-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pickaxe, Adze, Hoe, or like Implement.
Inventor: DALY EDMOND
Filed: 1899-04-12
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 7740. Daly, E. April 12. Pick-axes; handles.-Relates to fixing detachable points A to the heads K of miners' and other picks, and to fixing the heads of adzes and hoes &c. to their handles. The point A has a socket to receive the end B of the bead K, and has a tongue C with a turned-up end c to spring into a cross-groove D. The tongue is disengaged by forcing a pointed tool along the groove E. A rubber plug is placed at F. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the projection G is kept in the socket of the point A by a screwed stud H. A compressible washer is placed at I. Handles of adzes, hoes, &c. are fixed in similar ways.
Patent GB-189910682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephonic Appliances.
Inventor: ANDREWS JOSEPH DEVONPORT FINNE
Filed: 1899-05-20
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 10,682. Andrews, J. D. F. May 20. Telephones. - Telephonic apparatus is arranged to call and connect any one of a number of subscribers by inserting or pressing a plug in connection with that subscriber into or against a bar, plate, &c. connected with the home instruments. When the plugs pass into a plate &c., a locking action is obtained. Fig. 1 shows a section of a spring plug F passing through an oscillatory socket disc. The plug is provided with a locking-cone D for engaging in one of the eccentric openings in the disc B. The plug may be released by the insertion of a second plug, or by the additional cone E, which brings the openings in the disc B into line with the plug sockets. When the openings in the plate B are in line, the plugs may engage obliquely. The arrangements may be applied to hand and fixed telephones.
Patent GB-189910786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Use in the Production of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: SCHROEDER CARL
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 10,786. Schr÷der, C. May 23. Acetylene.-Carbide is automatically fed to the generator from a succession of carbide holders by means of clockwork mechanism periodically set in motion by the descent of the holder. A weight y in connection with the holder acts on one end of a pivoted lever g which, through the medium of a pivoted plate k, pin l, lever m, rocking shaft m<1>, and an arm carried thereby, releases the locking- lever of the clockwork mechanism. This causes a cylinder e to turn through a fraction of a revolution, and one of a series of projections t thereon to operate a lever u which releases the door or valve v at the bottom of one of the carbide holders. Further rotation is prevented by a cam provided with a notch into which the locking-lever drops at the proper moment. When the holder again rises, the lever g is returned by a cord carrying a weight z.
Patent GB-189911357-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Washing Plates, Dishes and the like.
Inventor: DUENNER JOHANNES
Filed: 1899-05-31
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 11,357. D³nner, J. May 31. Plates, dishes, &c., washing. - Fig. 1 shows a vertical section. The plates &c. are carried by clips c secured to the rotary frame b, and are cleaned by the brushes f which hang from the cross-piece e. Grease &c. flows off through the opening k and hollow plug l. The washing-liquid is run off through the opening m after removing the plug l.
Patent GB-189911662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bricks, Tiles, and the like.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,662. Mills, B. J. B., [Pagnon, F.]. June 5. Facing-tiles; bricks &c.-A trapezoidal or wedge-shaped projection B on the upper edge and one side of the tile enters a corresponding recess A in the lower edge and side of adjacent tiles, and the grooves or spaces c, d may be filled in with cement or plastic material. The outer faces of the tiles may be enamelled or decorated, or the walls and partitions constructed of the tiles may be covered with thin boards, or wall paper. The invention is applicable to tiles of rectangular, hexagonal, or polygonal shape.
Patent GB-189922603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trawl Boards for Trawl Fishing.
Inventor: IRVIN GEORGE DRIVER
IPC: A01K73/045
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 22,603. Irwin, G. D. Nov. 13. Trawling-gear.-Fig. 2 shows a section on the line x, Fig. 1, which shows an otter-board. The vertical planks a are secured to bars band c of wood and angle-iron respectively. The bridle is attached to these bars at points rand h, about one third of the length of the board away from the forward end. The head and ground ropes are attached approximately to the middle. In a modification, the board is fitted with one bar only, diagonal strips being added.
Patent GB-189922932-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Bending Chain Links.
Inventor: SPUEHL HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-11-17
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 22,932. Sp³hl, H. Nov. 17. Making chains ; bending; shearing. - A machine for cutting off and bending wire into chain links has a main shaft a<3> driven from countershafts a<1>, a<2>. The shaft has a crank b engaging a slotted rod c<1> pivoted to a lever e on a shaft d which operates a feeding-device for the wire h, consisting of a carriage g<1>, sliding on a guide g, and carrying gripping-levers f<2>, connected by links f to a lever e<1> on the shaft d. The rod c<1> effects the forward or feed stroke of the carriage, which is returned by a weighted arm i against a stop g<3>, adjustable on the guide g to regulate the feed. The wire, when of stout gauge, passes through a forge or heating- arrangement consisting of a chamber l with a concave bottom l<1> formed in and communicating with a hollow drum m<1>, communicating with a blast apparatus. The drum can be rotated from time to time by a lever m to discharge slag &c. from the bottom without disturbing the fire. Coal is supplied from a hopper k. The heated wire passes through a perforated guide p<3> with a cutting-edge so that the wire may be cut during the descent of the bending-die p by a cutter p<1> adjustably secured to the die. The die is carried by a slide o, operated by a crank n engaging a cam-shaped aperture n<1> in the slide, the aperture being so shaped that the slide remains stationary during the first quarter revolution of the main shaft, while the feed takes place, is depressed during the second quarter to bend the wire over a mandrel q, and is held down during the third quarter while the bending is completed by side dies t<1> as shown in Fig. 12, the parts resuming their initial positions during the last quarter. The dies t<1> are carried by levers t<x>, which are closed by toggle-levers v<1>, v<2> and links v<3> operated by a crank u<1> on a shaft r. through a rod u<3> adjustable in length by a right and left handed nut u'. The shaft r is rotated by wheels r<1>, r<2>, the wheel r<2> being half mutilated so that the shaft r only rotates during half a revolution of the main shaft, being locked by a cam-operated lever during the other half. The shaft r also carries a cam disc for projecting the mandrel into the path of the dies, and withdrawing it to deliver the partially-formed links, which may be hooked together, closed in, and welded by suitable means. The mandrel may be arranged to produce the weld at one side instead of an end, and the die p may have a slot in its face to receive the wire. A second pair of gripping-jaws, operated from the carriage through the shaft d, may be provided to hold the wire stationary during the back stroke of the carriage.
Patent GB-190004869-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cycle Stand.
Inventor: SCHMIDT CARL WILHELM LUDWIG
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 4869. Schmidt, C. W. L. March 14. Stands, folding. The stand, when opened, consists of a vertical rod d and two longer inclined rods b, c, which are pivoted together at a as shown. The rod b carries a support f for the bottom bracket, and a clip e to embrace the lower tube of the frame. A clip g on the rod c serves to hold the saddle pillar. This clip may be locked to hold the cycle to the stand, if desired. A chain h connects the rods b, c, the angle of which may be regulated by placing the chain on hooks i on the bar d.
Patent GB-190005271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Circular Saws.
Inventor: LEITMAYR BERNHARD
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 5271. Leitmayr, B. March 20. Sawing. - Relates to a circular sawing - machine for sawing thin strips or laths, with automatic feed mechanism. A plan of the machine is shown in Fig. 1. The wood h to be sawn up by the circular saw d is clamped to a slide e, which is actuated by a rack and a pinion s running loose on the shaft p b u t capable of being thrown into engagement by the clutch r. The clutch r is pushed into engagement with the pinion, when the roller g on the slide e, moving backwards, strikes the inclined plane 8 on the clutch lever w. The end of the lever w is held locked by the shoulder 10 on the spring lever y, and the slide e with the wood is fed forwards till the stud 12 presses back the lever y. A weighted lever 7 then disengages the clutch, and the slide e is brought back by a weight. A lever for holding the wood away from the saw during the return stroke is actuated by stops on the slide e. When the whole of the wood has been cut up, the spring j, which presses the wood against the fence, strikes the stop 16, which through suitable levers and rods disengages the clutch permanently and stops the feed. The inclined plane 25 presses back the lath as it is cut off.
Patent GB-190006656-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Inserting Ribbons and the like into Hat Leathers.
Inventor: ASHWORTH ADAM
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 6656. Ashworth, A., [Marshall, J.]. April 10. Leather or sweat bands.-Relates to an apparatus for inserting ribbons and the like into bat leathers. Fig. 1 shows in perspective view one form of the apparatus, Fig. 4 an end view of the toothed plates in their closed position, and Fig. 7 a plan of the bodkin. The apparatus comprises two toothed plates a, a<1>, hinged together at f and provided along their meeting edges with teeth so arranged that the teeth in one plate oppose and can enter the spaces between the teeth in the other plate. The pivot f rests at its ends on supports q, and the meeting edges of the plates a, a' are brought together by a pedal operating through a cord i, toggle-lever h, plates g, g<1>, and spring v. The hat leather c is provided with a number of slits through which the ribbon is to be passed, and the pitch of the teeth of the plates a, a<1> is twice the pitch of the slits, so that, when the strips d, Figs. 4 and 9, which lie between the slits, are placed between the teeth of the plates a, a<1>, adjacent strips are forced in opposite directions, whereby a passage is opened between the strips through which the bodkin e carrying the ribbon can be passed. The main portion of the hat leather rests on a support k, which may be provided with a pivoted knife m to sever the ribbon. Fig. 9 shows in. plan, and Fig. 10 in side view, a modification in which the plates a, a<1> are replaced by two intermeshing toothed wheels s, s<1> mounted on spindles carried by an arm r attached to the bodkin e. The spindles of the two wheels may be geared together by spurwheels t. The bodkin e, Figs. 1 and 7, is provided with a handle n by which it can be slid along in a groove in a block o, and at the hole and near the pointed end of the bodkin is a needle point p, which engages with the ribbon if it be drawn in a backward direction, and so prevents it from being accidentally withdrawn from the bodkin. This needle point may be dispensed with if several holes u, Fig. 9, for holding the ribbon are made at the base of the bodkin.
Patent GB-190008649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fire Escapes.
Inventor: BROWDER THOMAS FLETCHER
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 8649. Browder, T. F. May 10. Fire-escapes.-Relates to details in the construction of elastic blankets for catching persons jumping from a burning building. The blanket 2, Fig. 1, is connected to a supporting-frame by elastic bands 11 and links 20. A second blanket 12 covers the centre of the first blanket, to which it is connected by elastic loops 13. A coloured patch 14 is placed in the centre, to guide the person jumping. The links 20 slide on the legs 15 of the frame, being supported by spiral springs 17. The ring 1 is fitted with hinged joints at 4, 4, so that it can be folded up when not in use. The joints are fastened by pins 5 passing through loops on the two halves of the joint.
Patent GB-190009315-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stacking Device for Packets containing Cigarettes or other Articles.
Inventor: RANKIN HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 9315. Rankin, H. May 21. Packeting cigarettes &c.-Packets of cigarettes &c., as they emerge from the packeting-machine, are stacked in the apparatus described. The packets a slide down the plate 3 on to a trough 5, and are pushed to the left by a lever 12. The trough is slightly inclined, and the packets are prevented from falling on the return of the lever by a detent 29, the angular movement of which is controlled by stops on its bearing 23.
Patent GB-190017752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes
Inventor: SMITH CHARLES
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 17,752. Smith, C. Oct. 6. Envelopes.-A row of perforations is made near one edge of the envelope, in order to facilitate opening.
Patent GB-190022514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Barrel and like Taps.
Inventor: MONKS JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 22,514. Monks, J. T. Dec. 11. Lift valves. - A tap for barrels &c. has an earthenware or other non-corrosive body A, and has a conical screwdown valve B fitting on a corresponding seat. The cap I and spindle may h a v e oppositely formed screw-threads, to prevent unscrewing, and the valve may be disc-shaped. Leakage past the spindle is prevented by the valve seating against the cap when opened.
Patent GB-190101325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road Vehicles Propelled by Steam
Inventor: STRAKER SIDNEY
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1325. Straker, S. Jan. 21. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to vehicles propelled by steam. In order to enlarge the space available for useful load, the two cylinders of the compound steam motor a are disposed diagonally at right-angles to each other, and the two pistons are connected to one crank f. Pinions n, n' of different diameters are arranged to slide on the crank shaft into or out of gear with wheels of different diameters on a longitudinal countershaft l counected through universal joints t, t<1> to bevel gear u, v, by which the differential gear on the main axle 5 is driven. The bevel gear, the differential gear, and the main driving-axle are mounted on a frame r, having at its rear end springs 9 and at its front end joints connecting it to the main underframe b of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190103400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mouse Traps
Inventor: METZ ALBERT
Filed: 1901-02-16
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 3400. Metz, A., and Ehrenfried, E. Feb. 16. rfaps.-Relates to a self setting trap for catching mice, rats, and the like. A box-like frame a is placed in the trap k or insertion h, and is divided by a gauze partition d into a compartment c for the bait, which is placed in the compartment through an opening m, and a trapping-compartment b provided with a tilting platform g and an opening f through which the animal enters the compartment. The Specification describes several modified forms of arranging the above-described features.