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Patent GB-189722740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Toys Propelled by Living Creatures.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM RUFUS
Filed: 1897-10-04
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 22,740. Smith, W. R. Oct. 4. Spinning toys.-Relates to an inclined disc or turntable B which is spun round by a living creature such as a mouse. An upright A, resting on a suitable base, is provided with a bushing b in which is inserted a pin or rod d. The rod is bent at its upper end, and enters a socket in a hardened steel bushing i which is fixed to the underside of the disc B by means of a socket h and a block g. A thin metal strap m, bent as shown, keeps the block and the pin in their respective positions.
Patent GB-189722921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mechanical Stokers.
Inventor: WHITTAKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-06
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 22,921. Whittaker, W. Oct. 6. Mechanical stoking; dead-plates. - Relates to improvements on the arrangements described in Specification No. 560, A.D. 1887. The plates N, Fig. 3, regulating the f e e d from the hopper, are moved into the desired position by a lever, which is then fixed by means of a winged nut, bolt, and slotted bracket Q. In order to prevent small fuel from accumulating on the dead-plate, a clearing-plate C pivoted to it is tilted up when the door is closed, either by a horn B fixed to the door, as shown in Fig. 2, or by other means operated mechanically or by hand. A rocking bar G is tilted to throw off ashes on it, when the plate C descends. Air entering the slot between the bars J burns the fuel deposited on them and cools the dead-plate. Holes provided with renewable bushes may be used for the same purpose. The plate C is cooled by air passing through the apertures U, V.
Patent GB-189724822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Auto-luminous Compositions.
Inventor: SYSSOYEFF ALEXIS
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 24,822. Syssoyeff, A., and Braly, L. Oct. 26. Incandescent gas lamps; lighting gas.-Selflighting mantles are prepared by dipping the usual fabric in any luminous solution to which a small proportion of the soluble salts of iridium and of vanadium have been added. After drying, a portion of the mantle is coated by means of a brush or otherwise with a second solution of syrup-like consistence, containing specified proportions of soluble salts of rhodium, ruthenium, cerium, and vanadium, purified from all elements foreign to their group or family. The organic material is then destroyed in the usual way, and a complete reduction of the reducible metals employed is effected by the action of the vapours of ethyl alcohol and of a current of pure hydrogen in a stove, or by other means.
Patent GB-189725482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing and other Pencils.
Inventor: THORNTON ALEXANDER GEORGE
Filed: 1897-11-03
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 25,482. Thornton, A. G. Nov. 3. Pencils.-The lead a is made triangular in section.
Patent GB-189729310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engines or Motors.
Inventor: DECIMAS COUNT LOUIS DALLA
Filed: 1897-12-10
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 29,310. DÚcimas, L. D., KÚcheur, A., and Chagnaud, A. Dec. 10. Radial - cylinder engines. - To a hollow metal frame A to which steam is admitted by a pipe V are attached three (or more) radial cylinders a, b, c at equal angles apart. These cylinders through crank and slotted crosshead mechanism drive pinions g, h, i which gear with a toothed wheel R mounted on the central shaft o. This passes through the chamber A which is furnished with suitable bearings and stuffing-boxes. The distribution of the steam is effected by slide valves d, one to each cylinder, situated in the chamber A, and reciprocated over suitably-ported faces in a direction parallel to the shaft by cams C, C'.
Patent GB-189800898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Cutting Chaff and other similar Substances.
Inventor: EDWARDS SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-01-12
Granted: 1899-01-12
Abstract: 898. Edwards, S. Jan. 12. Guards for chaff-cutters. Consists of an arched frame J pivoted at J<2> and provided with bars such as L at each side. The bar L is connected directly to the fork K for operating the clutch 0, which controls the gearing for the feed-rollers. The corresponding bar on the opposite side of the machine is connected to a lever M which is also connected to the fork K. If a man's arm is being drawn into the machine, it will move the frame J and thus stop the machine.
Patent GB-189801572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Faucets or Cocks, combined with a Carbonic Acid Gas Reservoir and Pressure-reducing Valve.
Inventor: REICHERT ROBERT
Filed: 1898-01-20
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 1572. Reichert, R. Jan. 20. Regulators.-A cock A, provided with a suitable part for insertion into a cask of beer or the like, is connected with a carbonic-acid gas reservoir B through an expansion chamber C in such a way that the liquor can be discharged from an upright tube a. The chambers B and C are put in communication by means of a reducing-valve D. On depressing the free end of the lever b<4>, the spring b<3> is compressed ; this raises the diaphragm b<2>, which communicates motion to the valve spindle b<1> and lifts the valve b from its seat. When the pressure in the chamber C reaches a certain amount, the pressure on the diaphragm overcomes the action of the spring b<3>, and the valve b is closed. A safety-valve c is provided. Fig. 3 shows a means for automatically actuating the valve b. This is effected by attaching the said valve and the diaphragm to the opposite arms of a lever, and the pressure in the expansion chamber can be adjusted by altering the position of a set-screw b<8> between which and the diaphragm a spring b<3> is situated. In another modification, the valve and diaphragm are attached to opposite ends of a lever and the diaphragm is actuated in the same way as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189803341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plungers or Dollies for Washing Clothes.
Inventor: CATTERALL DAVID
Filed: 1898-02-10
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 3341. Catterall, D. Feb. 10. Washing plungers or dollies. - T h e hollow conical plunger A is provided with a series of openings D.
Patent GB-189806748-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Enriching Combustible Gas, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: RICKMAN WILLIAM BENNETT
Filed: 1898-03-19
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 6748. Rickman, W. B. March 19. Mixing gases; mixing in definite proportions.- Combustible gas is mixed with acetylene by passing the gases from separate holders delivering the required proportions to a third gas holder, or the gases are passed through two meters geared together and delivering the gas to a common holder.
Patent GB-189811684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Distributing Steam or other Actuating-Fluid in Fluid-pressure Engines or Motors.
Inventor: FURNEAUX JOHN BROKENSHIRE
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 11,684. Furneaux, J. B., and Horne, A. May 23. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-Relates to means for distributing the actuating-fluid in the motor portion of directacting pumps, among other engines. The main valve is operated rapidly at each end of the stroke of the main piston by fluid under pressure distributed by a mechanically-actuated auxiliary valve.
Patent GB-189827222-A (GB)
Title: A Portable and Collapsible Folding Garment Hanger or Wardrobe.
Inventor: HOSKINS JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1898-12-24
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 27,222. Hoskins, J. E. Dec. 24. Wardrobes.-Two frames consisting of bars a', b<1> and connections c are hinged together at d and fixed by screws &c. in the angle of a room ; they are held extended by a bar e fitting pegs or sockets &c. in the outer plate C ; the rod e may be in two parts, with a plug and socket connection, and serves as a curtain rod for a curtain f to enclose the corner. Garments are hung on hooks engaged with the bars a<1>, b<1>. A hood or cover may be provided. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 4 a front view. Figs. 8 and 9 show modifications, in which the enclosed part is square.
Patent GB-189902094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Glass Articles, both Plain and Ornamental, and in Apparatus to be used therefor.
Inventor: SIEVERT PAUL THEODOR
Filed: 1899-01-30
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 2094. Sievert, P. T. Jan. 30. Blowing; ornamenting; annealing; stained glass. -Relates to the manufacture of hollow articles of blown glass such as boxes, chests, goblets, tumblers, lamp shades and globes, bottles, balls, accumulator cells, cylinders for conversion into sheet glass, &c., and also to the ornamenting and annealing of such articles. Molten glass is rolled out or spread by a sticking-tool or platen upon a hollow slab a, Fig. 3, perforated with holes or slots a<1> and in communication with a source of steam or air pressure. The edges of the glass sheet so formed are held down by a suitably-disposed frame, if the article is to be blown without a mould, or, as shown in Fig. 3, by the superposed mould g. The glass is blown by admitting steam or compressed air to the slab a, the blown glass being indicated at k in Fig. 3 and in incomplete condition at i. The mould may be formed with flat surfaces, the blown glass being subsequently cut into sheets, or it may be adapted to produce blown ware of any desired form. A large number of tumblers, bottles, &c. may be blown at one time by employing a series of moulds, sectional or otherwise, the sharp edges of which are conterminous so as to cover the whole area of the perforated slab. Fig. 13 shows a number of bottle moulds g<1>, g<2>, &c., and Fig. 15 shows a bottle removed from the mould, the superfluous glass being subsequently broken off at the line z-z. Fig. 16 illustrates a modified method of blowing bottles, in which the body is blown first, and the bottom of the bottle is then blown on to it by transferring the mould to another perforated slab also covered with molten glass. Apertures may be formed in the mould, through which the glass may burst to relieve the internal pressure when the blowing operation is complete, and by the passage of air of gradually-diminishing temperature through the mould the glass may be slowly cooled, so as to render an annealing-kiln unnecessary. For the production of ornamental articles, the layer of molten glass may be coated with a coloured layer so as to produce a "flashed" glass article, which can be ornamented by means of the sand blast &c. The molten glass may also be strewn with grains of plain or coloured glass, which may be applied through stencil plates so as to produce any desired pattern on the blown article. Pieces of coloured glass may be laid on the molten layer as shown in Fig. 24, and will appear on the blown article as shown in Fig. 25. The decorative materials may be covered with another layer of glass, so as to appear within the walls of the blown article.
Patent GB-189903217-A (GB)
Title: Portable Hob Grate.
Inventor: ANDERSON ALEXANDER ELLIS
Filed: 1899-02-14
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 3217. Anderson, A. E. Feb. 14. Portable grates.-The front bars B, grate bottom C, and the hobs or casing D are made separate, and may be readily fitted together. The grate bottom is fitted into grooves in a ledge of the casing D, and the front bars B are provided with a standard A at each end, which passes through the grate bottom at C<x> and takes into a hole at E in the projecting ledge of the casing D. The top bar of the grate front drops into grooves F in lugs L. A firebrick back K may fit into a groove at the back of the grate.
Patent GB-189906812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magnetic Power Transmitting Devices.
Inventor: BACON DANIEL
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1900-03-29
Abstract: 6812. Bacon, D. March 29. Clutches; reversing-gearing.-Wheels D<2>, D<3>, each carrying a series of electromagnets E, run loose on the driven shaft a', and are geared to the driving-shaft a so as to rotate in opposite directions. An armature G, fast on the shaft a<1>, is placed between the two series of magnets, and is carried around in one direction or the other according as to which series is energized from some suitable source of electricity.
Patent GB-189910606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thermostatic Regulators or Indicators.
Inventor: SHATTUCK ALBERT RICHARDSONS
Filed: 1899-05-19
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 10,606. Shattuck, A. R. May 19. Feedwater, controlling; water-level indicators and alarms.- Relates to thermostatic regulators and indicators, especially applicable for controlling the supply of feedwater to steam generators, in which the expansion and contraction ofa a metallic tubular or solid body is made to control a suitable valve or cock. One form of the apparatus is shown in Fig. 1. The standpipe D communicates with the steam space above and the feedwater supply pipe B below. The tubular coil C has its lower end rigidly secured to the pipe D, while its upper end is free to move through the stuffing-box d<4>, and so communicate its motion through the means shown to the valve stem B'. Vertical tubes c<3>, c<5> are connected to the ends of the tube C within the stand-pipe. Change of water level in the steam generator and the tube C causes the coil to expand or contract, and so operate the feedwater valve. In Fig. 2, a modification is shown. The spiral C, containing fluid, is placed in a chamber G communicating with the steam space and feedwater, and transmits its movements to a flexible diaphragm C<3>. In other modifications described in the Specification, the body C is solid, and is coiled or arranged in zig-zag form within a closed chamber communicating with the feedwater and the steam. The device may control a valve for the admission of steam to a pump, means for controlling a forced draught or a damper, or the flow of combustible to an oil or gasoline burner, and may actuate a signal or alarm, visible or audible, so acting as a water-level indicator.
Patent GB-189911410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulds for Fudge or Late News Linotypes.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-01
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,410. Lock, W. H., Holliwell, C., and Lewis, W. J. June 1. Linotype machines.-Relates to the production of fudge or late news linotypes in linotype machines, more especially in the Mergenthaler machine (Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890). The invention consists of improvements in the bipartite mould-block described in Specification No. 617, A.D. 1899. Fig. 1 shows a rear elevation of the improved mould - block in position for casting, Fig. 7 a transverse section at 7-7 of Fig. 1, and Fig. 8 a similar transverse section of the mould-block in the ejecting position. The cap plate is divided into front and back sections 1 and 4. The linotype is cast in the cavity o, and a sprue or git is cast in the cavity 5, the two being connected by a thin web 6. The section 4 is mounted on pins o<64> secured to a bridge-piece o<65>, which is actuated to raise the section 4 by the means described in Specification No. 15,923, A.D. 1898. The connecting-web between the linotype and sprue is thus sheared, and they are separately ejected by a double ejector-blade when the mould-block is in the position shown in Fig. 8. The cavity 5 for the sprue is preferably shorter than that for the linotype, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189911707-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device or Apparatus for Conveying Sanitary Pipes and other similar Articles from Place to Place.
Inventor: WOODWARD JAMES REGINALD WALKER
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,707. Woodward, J. B.. W., and Collier, N. June 6. Hand-trucks.-Relates to " dandies" or handtrucks for conveying drain and like pipes. The platform E of the swinging frame D is placed under the pipe plate, and the handle A' is depressed to raise the pipe from the ground, the frame being locked in this position by passing a loop H in the rod F over the handle. The rigid frame B and the swinging frame D are both adjustable in width, and the latter is lifted off the pins G when large pipes are to be carried by the outside shoulders of their sockets, which rest on rubber pads K attached to vertically-adjustable blocks I mounted on the studs G<1> and supported by struts J.
Patent GB-189913357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Enamelled Leather and in Enamel for Producing the same.
Inventor: WOLFF GEORGE SIGFRIED
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,357. Wolff, G. S. June 27. Drawings to Specification. Hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.-Relates to the production of flexible enamelled leather by the application directly upon the unbuffed grain surface of the leather of an adherent enamel coating, which will not hide the grain. Leather prepared in the usual way is damped, stretched, dried, " soft-boarded," and again stretched and dried, after which a coating of special varnish is applied to the grain surface. After drying in an oven and exposing the surface to the air, a coating of another varnish is applied, and the drying process is repeated, the leather being then ready for use. The varnish used for the first coat is prepared as follows :-Linseed oil containing a small proportion of Prussian blue is heated to about 520‹ F., and after cooling is mixed with benzine. The solution so prepared is mixed in a paint mill with solutions in turpentine of gum chicle, india-rubber, and camphor. The second varnish consists of linseed oil and benzine prepared in a somewhat similar way but with a larger proportion of Prussian blue or with borate of manganese. To this is added a solution in turpentine of camphor only. Other gums may take the place of those mentioned above.
Patent GB-189922389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Producing Acetylene Light, more especially Intended for Use in Cycle, Carriage, and Hand Lamps.
Inventor: LEWIS THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 22,389. Lewis, T. H. Nov. 9. Acetylene lamps.-Relates to the manufacture of calcium-carbide and like cartridges for cycle, carriage, hand, &c. lamps. A strip of blotting- paper or other absorbent material is formed into a disc j to fit the cartridge a and corrugated, and the ends k of the strip are secured and passed through a slot in a metal disc g, which rests upon .a washer h above an absorbent pad i, to which the water has access through a hole f in the recess e. Contact between the corrugations at the centre may be prevented by the use of a corrugated boss or core made of non-absorbent material, and, if desired, water may be admitted by more than one opening. The calcium carbide is placed upon the upper part of the disc j, the corrugations of which provide on the underside the space for the expansion of the carbide when it is decomposed. A filtering-pad is placed beneath the holes in the lid b through which the gas escapes.
Patent GB-189923127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cocks for Beer Barrels, Casks and the like.
Inventor: BRUCE WILLIAM CHARLES WALLACE
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-11-20
Abstract: 23,127. Bruce, W. C. W. Nov. 20. Plug cocks. - A plug cock for tapping beer barrels, casks, and the like is shown in Fig. 1. A perforated metal casing A is fitted into the barrel B, and contains a plug C having orifices D. A combined key and nozzle E, to the free end of which hose or piping may be attached, has two radially-projecting arms R adapted to enter inclined slots formed on the flange of the casing. The inner end of the nozzle has projections P which fit between lugs on the plug, the joint being made good by a washer S. By rotating the nozzle the plug is rotated and the cock opened or closed.
Patent GB-190003023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jib Cranes.
Inventor: FIELDING JOHN
Filed: 1900-02-15
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 3023. Fielding, J. Feb. 15. Cranes.-One end of the hoisting-chain B, after passing around a pulley D' and a pulley on the shaft F, passes as B<1> to the end of the jib and the crane hook. The other end passes around a pulley D, and a pulley on the shaft F, to a point H on the jib where it is attached. By this arrangement the jib is partly supported by the load, and upon luffing the load remains practically at a constant level. The jib is balanced by a weight N attached to one end of a rope M, L which, after passing around a double fuzee, Fig. 1, is attached to the jib. When the jib is in its highest position, the rope L is on the largest diameter of the fuzee and the rope M on the smallest. When the jib is extended, the ropes L and M have changed places, so that the balancing movement of the weight increases with the extension of the jib.
Patent GB-190005269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drilling, Boring, Scraping, Brushing, and Cleaning.
Inventor: RESTALL GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 5269. Restall, G. F. March 20. Sweeping-machines.- The object is to press, by means of springs, the working-surface of the brush against the road. Fig. 6 shows the springs T arranged between the boss X and the spindle W. Rods Z are fixed to the spindle, and pass freely through the boss. The springs may be placed between the spindle and the frame of the machine.
Patent GB-190005382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Step-by-Step Printing Telegraph Instruments.
Inventor: CASELLA LOUIS MARINO
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 5382. Casella, L. M. March 21. Telegraphs.- Printing - receivers, in which the typewheel is rotated by means of alternating impulses acting on a polarized relay and the printing is effected by means of a prol o n g e d impulse acting on a slow printing - magnet, have the armature of the polarized relay extended to oscillate a contact-piece h between the arms of a fork k. The printing-lever g, Fig. 5, is provided with returning-mechanism m, l, by which the piece h is first pressed into engagement with the fork k and then the lever p acts on a spur q, to throw the fork k out of the plane of the piece h. A spring s returns the fork k until it is arrested by an insulated projection h<1> on the piece h. As soon as the alternating impulses restart, the fork k assumes its normal position.
Patent GB-190006443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Chains.
Inventor: PARKES SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 6443. Parkes, S., and Appleby, W. H. April 6. Driving-chains for cycles, motor cars, &c. The chain is built up of detachable links. The side links may be connected at the ends by flat crosspins, Figs. 1 and 3, and the block links formed with slots, opening into the eyes, to allow of the insertion of the cross-pins edgeways. Roller chains are made with separate pins, headed at the ends, and with the inner and outer links slotted, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6.
Patent GB-190007760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screwing Dies.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 7760. Smith, W. J. April 26. Screwing. - A die-head has dies B radially movable in a head A<1> by rotating a ring C, having cam projections c engaging grooves in the dies. The head has a shank A normally held in a shell E by an adjustable spring A<6>, the shell being secured in the turret &c. of the machine. The cam ring is held in place by a locking-ring D having pins on its rear face engaging holes in the shell face E<4>. When disengaged, the cam ring is rotated by a spring C<5> to open the dies. An adjustable graduated ring F is mounted on the shell, and locked by a nut G. The ring has a pin F', passing through a slot e in the shell and engaging a hole c' in the cam ring, to hold the dies in the screwing position, the ring F being adjusted to suit the size of the work. A pin C' on the cam ring passes into slots e<1>, f<1> in the shell and ring F to limit the rotation of the cam ring. When set to screw a definite length, the movement of the turret is stopped, the dies and head continuing the forward movement till the pin F<1> is disengaged from the hole c<1>, allowing the dies to fly open till stopped by the pin C<6>. If the head is pulled further out, the pin C<6> becomes disengaged from the slot e', Fig. 4, allowing the cam ring to further rotate and disengage the projections c from the dies, allowing the latter to be removed. The head is re-set by rotating the cam ring till it again engages the pin F'.