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Patent GB-189911976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mail Bags or Pouches.
Inventor: HERING DANIEL ROBY
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 11,976. Hering, D. R. June 8. Fastenings. - The mouth of a mail bag is provided with two pairs of slotted plates 2, a slotted plate 7, a triangular slotted plate 4, and a staple plate 9 carrying a staple of the form shown in Fig. 3, so that the staple may be passed through the slotted plates 2 ; the central portion of the bag mouth is then folded so as to pass the hasp through the slotted plates 7 and 4, and the bow of a padlock &c. is passed through the lower loop of the hasp 11. In order that the bag may be opened without the use. of a key, a strap attached to the bag may be passed through the hasp 11 and secured by means of a padlock, the bow of which is passed through a loop in the end of the strap. The passage of the strap through the hasp may be limited by means of a ball, lug, or stop. The end of the strap may be fitted with a slotted metal plate, for the purpose of engaging with the hasp and carrying the padlock.
Patent GB-189913996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 13,996. Veritys (Limited) and Ridings, W. R. July 6. Drawings to Specification. Globes and globe holders for electric arc lamps. An arc-enclosing globe or cylinder, closed at the bottom so as not to obstruct light, has an outwardly-extending flange on its edge, and is held against asbestos or other packing on the lamp frame by turn-buttons, carried on short spring- actuated rods, engaging under the flange.
Patent GB-189915041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Erection of Scaffolding.
Inventor: BUNGARD RICHARD JAMES
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 15,041. Bungard, R. J. July 21. Scaffolding.-Fig. 1 shows an arrangement of chains a, b and clamps c for connecting together two poles at an angle as shown in Fig. 2. A pair of connecting-chains a are secured at right-angles to a pair of chains b, which are connected to the clips by links. One clip of each pair is bored and screw-threaded to receive a bolt f, and the other clip is made with a slot or elongated bolt-hole. Fig. 5 shows a method of connecting two poles together by parallel chains k, k and clips i to obtain a greater length or height. The bolt may be pivoted to one half-clip, and pass into an open slot l in the other half-clip as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-189919095-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Wiping or Cleaning the Panes of Shop Windows and the like.
Inventor: WERNICKE CARL
Filed: 1899-09-22
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 19,095. Wernicke, C. Sept. 22. Windows, cleaning.-Relates to apparatus for wiping or cleaning the panes of shop windows and the like. Fig. 2 shows an end view and a section of the appliance, with the rubber strip pressed against the pane, and Fig. 3 two similar views with the rubber strip withdrawn. The apparatus consists of a rubber strip c, carried on a cross-bar d, secured to angle-pieces f, pivoted at g to side plates h, and provided with pins k which pass through the slots i, s in the plates h, r. The apparatus is raised and lowered by means of chains l running over the pulleys m, n. The plates r are provided with projecting pins t, u, which encounter stops fixed to the top and bottom of the window frame, and move the plates r down or up relatively to the plates h, causing the pins k to move from one extremity of the slots s, i to the other, so that the rubber strip c is held against the window pane a, when the apparatus is travelling down, but is withdrawn from it on the upward journey.
Patent GB-189919286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Enamel Dredgers or Sifters.
Inventor: ARROTT JAMES WEST
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 19,286. Arrott, J. W. Sept. 26. . Enamelling.-Powdered enamel is sifted on bath tubs or other articles by a sieve A, which is vibrated or agitated by a hammer d, reciprocated in a tubular handle B of the sieve by compressed air from a reservoir G. The pneumatic hammer is of any ordinary well-known construction, and is fitted with a valve E to control the admission of air to the cylinder, and regulate the force of the blow.
Patent GB-189921717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Carriage Lamps.
Inventor: RUSSELL SIDNEY
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 21,717. Russell, S., [trading as Russell & Co., A.]. Oct. 31. Carriage lamps. -The attachment of the handle or candle tube E to the lamp socket is effected by forming ears D, D<1> on the handle, which pass through corresponding recesses F, F<1> in the lamp socket when the handle is inserted, and lock the handle in position by engaging with recesses I, I<1> in the spring H when the handle is turned in the direction of the arrow, a stop J preventing the handle from being turned too far. The handle is released by turning it in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-189923212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: HANSEN CARL FREDERIK VALDEMAR
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 23,212. Hansen, C. F. V. Nov. 21. Spring wheels; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; spokes.-The rigid circular tyre D, shown in Figs. 2 and 4 in two sections taken at right-angles, is connected to the inner ring C by elliptical springs E which are secured by bolts and nuts e<3>. The adjacent surfaces of the ring C, springs E, and tyre D have flat cross-sections, and the wooden part d of the tyre has a concave outer surface to receive the convex metal tread piece d'. Some of the spokes B which connect the ring C to the hub are secured to the ring by the bolts and nuts e<3>.
Patent GB-190002123-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Machine for Filling Moulds with Chocolate, Marchpane and other similar Pastes used in the Manufacture of Sweetmeats and Confectionery.
Inventor: GAEBEL RICHARD
Filed: 1900-02-02
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 2123. Gaebel, R. Feb. 2. Casting.-An automatic machine or extrusion press, for filling moulds with chocolate, marchpane, and other similar pastes used in the manufacture of sweetmeats and confectionery, is shown in Fig. 1. The moulds l are carried on an endless band k, and are filled with the paste extruded from the mouthpiece i, Fig. 3, of the cylinder b through the upward motion of the piston. The piston is worked intermittently from the pulley q through the pawl C, ratchet-wheel D, and bevel gearing h, f, and the cylinder is water-jacketed and heated by steam. The forward movement of the moulds l coincides with the piston movement, being adjusted by the ratchet mechanism. When the screw rod e of the piston is at the top of its stroke, the lever u is struck, the shaft x<2> rocked, the clutch E connected to the pulley S' so as to reverse the machine quickly, and the ratchet mechanism thrown out of effective operation by the pawl D<3>, Fig. 7, of the arm D<4>. When the knob d' hits the lever t<1>, the machine is again reversed, so that it again extrudes the requisite quantity of paste and advances the moulds in order.
Patent GB-190008142-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Receiving Hertzian Waves and Translating them into Perceptible Signs.
Inventor: SCHAEFER JOHN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1900-05-02
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 8142. Schõfer, J. C., Lippold, P., and Renz, E. May 2. Radiations, electromagnetic, controlling apparatus by.-Apparatus for receiving Hertzian radiations consists of plates of glass &c. fitted with sheets of metal which are divided by narrow cuts. The glass plates are secured in a vessel exhausted of .air or containing dry conductive gas. Bodies such as radium and polenium may also be employed, or the plates may be used in the open air if kept dry.
Patent GB-190013110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knife Cleaning Machines.
Inventor: SAMUELS JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 13,110. Samuels, J. A., and Williams, E. July 20. Knives and forks, cleaning and polishing.-A dome casing a, bolted down on a baseboard r', contains a pair of discs e, f on a square vertical spindle b, which is provided with a handle h having a boss g filling a bearing in the centre of the casing. A thumh-screw j holds the handle on the spindle. The opposing faces of the discs are covered with leather c over felt d, and are supplied with polishing-powder through holes in the upper disc, which is formed with a depression q to receive the supply poured in through a hole o in the casing. In a modification, the lower disc is on a separate spindle and is turned bv the friction of the upper one. In another modification, there are three discs, the lowest one being turned by friction, while powder reaches it through the hollow spindle of the upper ones.
Patent GB-190015644-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of connecting or Securing Flexible Joints to Piping.
Inventor: COOK CHARLES
Filed: 1900-09-03
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 15,644. Cook, C., and Ball, C. Sept. 3. Flexible tubes used as couplings.- The flexible rubber connection between the pipes C is secured or fixed by means of the collars A which are tapered internally with plain, corrugated, or screwed surfaces. The collars A are provided with lateral wings to enable them to be turned or forced on.
Patent GB-190016661-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Varnish Can.
Inventor: LEISERING CARL
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 16,661. Leisering, C. Sept. 18. Paint and like cans.-The varnish can a is applicable both for transport and for use as a painting-pot. An open-ended funnel d is fixed to the top plate b of the can, with its lower end n extending nearly to the bottom c. A ring f is fixed to the top plate, above the funnel, to receive the cover g, which is formed with a rubber-lined aperture l for the handle of the brush. When the can is in use, the cover g is placed on the ring k fixed to the bottom. The annular flange e, which is downwardly turned at its inner edge, is provided for wiping the brush. In filling the can, the aperture n is first closed by a stopper, and the varnish is introduced through the inlet h, which is then closed and sealed. In use, the stopper is withdrawn from the aperture n and the inlet h is opened, so that the varnish rises in the funnel d, the further supply to the funnel being controlled by removing and replacing the stopper i, as required.
Patent GB-190022467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Hose-pipes and other Pipes and Tubes.
Inventor: MORRIS JOHN
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-12-10
Abstract: 22,467. Morris, J. Dec. 10. Couplings, disconnectible. - Relates to symmetrical hose or pipe couplings in which each body part a is constructed with two or more lugs c, d, e, Figs. 1 and 2, to engage with the opposing lugs, each ring f carries spring latches g, to engage with corresponding latches or with notches in the edge of the opposite lug, and each washer or nut r locks the movable collar or ring f. The latches g are bevelled or inclined in front, and are pressed by the springs o in the recesses m. Rubber washers k keep the joint tight. Coupling is effected by pressing the parts together, and uncoupling by rotating the collars or rings until the latches g are clear of their engaging-notches. For coupling to stand-pipes, hydrants, pumps, nozzles, and the like, notches in the lugs replace the latches g.
Patent GB-190100630-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Means for Rendering Non-transparent or Opaque Paper Temporarily Transparent.
Inventor: GIESE LOTHAR HANS AUGUST VON
Filed: 1901-01-10
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 630. Giese, L. H. A. von. Jan. 10. Paper, treating to render transparent. -The surface of paper is treated with a volatile substance, such as benzene, ether, methylated spirits, or chloroform, for the purpose of rendering it temporarily transparent for tracing purposes. A solution of powdered camphor and benzene is preferably used when a slow evaporation of the volatile substance is required. In order to apply the liquid, a wick or strip f, passing through a tongue e and coiled within a drum a, is employed. The drum is filled with the liquid and closed by a screw cap b, and the liquid is supplied to the end of the wick by capillary action. A fork h is attached to the cap b for the purpose of engaging one end of the wick and coiling the same within the drum. In a modification, the tongue e is provided with a spring-controlled slide, which normally closes the end of the tongue to prevent the evaporation of the volatile liquid, and is withdrawn by a handle when the apparatus is to be used.
Patent GB-190101185-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coupling Action for Use with Pianofortes
Inventor: BATES ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1902-01-18
Abstract: 1185. Bates, A. Jan. 18. Pianofortes.-The invention relates to octave couplers. Rods or wires i are mounted in staples d on boards a, and are disposed obliquely so as to engage with the undersides of two keys an octave apart. The ends of the rods are bent so as to engage with the keys, and thus, in depressing a key, its outer end turns the corresponding rod, which raises the inner end of the key an octave above or below the one struck, as the case may be. The upper half of the notes couple with notes an octave above and the lower half couple with notes an octave below. The boards a, on which the rods i are mounted, are hinged at the back, so that their fronts can be depressed, thus removing the rods out of the way of the keys, and throwing the coupling-device out of action. The boards may be divided into sections, each section being separately actuated by a knee swell or draw-knob.
Patent GB-190105719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings for Trolley Heads on Electric Tramcars
Inventor: BIRKBY THOMAS BEAUMONT
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 5719. Birkby, T. B., and Birkby, F. E. March 19. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors. - In swivelling trolley heads, solid lubricant, such as oil-less carbonate," "metalline," graphite, &c., is held in holes, recesses, or grooves of any desired form, made either in a loose or fixed flanged bush A, B, or in the socket itself or in the other bearing-surfaces. The flange E is made with an overhanging hood F, to exclude dirt &c. A stop K on the socket projects into a cutaway portion of the hood, to limit the swivelling motion.
Patent GB-190106732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Boxes.
Inventor: ESPERSTEDT PAUL
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 6732. Esperstedt, P. March 30. Hat-boxes.-The sides w of the box are hinged to the bottom, and the wedge-shaped lid flaps d to the sides, and a draw-string s is passed through eyelets in the flaps for the purpose of closing and fastening the box. Between the abutting edges of the folding sides and lid, flexible material a is arranged for the purpose of excluding dust &c. Fig. 2 shows a pyramidal box constructed in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190113001-A (GB)
Title: Lime from By-products
Inventor: HAINES CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1901-06-26
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 13,001. Haines, C. J. June 26. Lime.-The calcium carbonate obtained as a byeproduct in water-softening processes is mixed with chalk or like binding-material, and with coke or furnace breeze in the proportions, more or less, of 90, 8, and 2 respectively. The mixture is ground under edge-runners, and is dried and burned in the same manner as a cement, or in any rotary kiln, or is formed into blocks and burned in a lime kiln.
Patent GB-190116319-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Rotatory Speed Indicator.
Inventor: SCIALPI GIOVANNI
Filed: 1901-08-14
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 16,319. Scialpi, G. Aug. 14. Speed indicators.-An electric generator with constant field, and with an armature free from variations of resistance between limits of temperature, is used with a voltmeter graduated to read numbers of revolutions. The collector and the brushes are constructed of substances capable of maintaining unaltered their surface of contact, such as pure nickel or carbon.
Patent GB-190117867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railroad Car Ventilating Apparatus.
Inventor: JOBSON FRANK LEE
Filed: 1901-09-06
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 17,867. Jobson, F. L., and Buford, A. S. Sept. 6. Ventilating.-The motor fan A arranged in the hood B drives a fan D which sucks in atmospheric air through the grid 2 and delivers it to the water chamber E, which may be heated by the steam pipe T. The moistened air passes through trays P, O, N containing broken pumicestone, broken ice, and asbestos respectively, and is delivered to the interior of the vehicle through the funnel Q. The vibration of the car causes caustic soda to sift out of the perforated box Y, and mix with the filtering-materials. Fig. 6 shows an auxiliary discharge ventilator placed on opposite sides of the roof and consisting of a funnel 3 facing forwards and connected with the suction shaft L, and having a damper M.
Patent GB-190118125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electrical Controlling Switches.
Inventor: HICKLEY ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1901-09-11
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 18,125. Hickley, A. H. Sept. 11. Switches.-In controlling-switches for use in electric traction, for cranes &c., the holders 7 for the spring contact-fingers 8 are adapted to slide in U -shaped metallic socket-pieces 4 fixed on a suitable panel within the casing and parallel to the drum spindle. Each is secured in position by a set-screw 12, and all may be locked together by passing a bar through eyes 11. The sockets 4 are connected up to the resistances, which may be of book or other form, and placed in compartments 14. A suitable form of resistance is shown in Figs. 5 and 6, in which the wire is embedded in cement 21 enclosed in a porcelain or like tube 17. Metallic end-caps 18 fitted with extensions 19 adapted to fit in contact-clips 20 are provided. The Provisional Specification states that the resistance wire or ribbon may be bent or folded repeatedly, and further that the reversing and resistance switches may be interlocked by means of gapped discs fitted on the spindles.
Patent GB-190120524-A (GB)
Title: Butter or the like Moulding Machine.
Inventor: MOERSTEDT THEODOR
Filed: 1901-10-14
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 20,524. M÷rstedt, T. Oct. 14. Moulding butter &c.-Butter is placed in moulds 4 carried by an endless travelling band 3, is stamped by a plunger 12 operated by cams 13, and is levelled by a rotary disc or wiper 15, and the moulds are vibrated by hammers 22 to cause the moulded blocks or pieces to fall on a board 24 mounted on rollers 25. The endless band 3 is driven intermittently by a belt and an interrupted toothed wheel 7 gearing with a pinion 6. The cam-wheel 13 is driven from the main shaft by a belt, and the hammers are operated by a belt and cam-discs 19. The cutting-disc is rotated by a belt, worm 18, and worm-wheel 17.
Patent GB-190123562-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Lubricating and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: MICHALK WILHELM
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 23,562. Michalk, W. Nov. 20. Lubricating. - In the lubrication of steamdistributing valves, such as locomotive slide valves, pistons, cylinders, &c., the lubricant is heated to the boiling point before reaching the surface to be lubricated. This heating may be effected by passing the feed-pipe for the lubricant through the valve-chest, cylinders, steam pipes, &c. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, the feed-pipe a for the lubricant is carried round the valve-chest b before it is allowed to discharge above the slide c. The feed-pipe may be inserted in the steam supply pipe, and carried to the valve face. In applying the invention to a piston slide valve, the feed-pipe for each piston is carried spirally round the cylindrical chest before passing to the piston. In the construction shown in Fig. 4, a pot g is provided in communication with the valve-chest for the purpose of heating the feed-pipe a, which is carried through the pot.
Patent GB-190201581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Parlour Games or Sports
Inventor: BAYNES FREDERICK WALTER
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 1581. Baynes, F. W. Jan. 21. Games imitating cricket.-Relates to a table game imitating cricket. A wicket supported on a base is defended by a player who uses a miniature bat. The bowling is effected by an appliance shown in Fig. 3, the ball G being projected by striking the tail end T of a pivoted angle-piece. A number of semi-conical frames, of the form shown in Fig. 5, are arranged on the table, and are marked to indicate runs or "out." The frames may be made of netting, cardboard, &c.
Patent GB-190208946-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Making Bevel Wheels on Shaping or like Machines.
Inventor: LEHMANN JACOB
Filed: 1902-04-17
Granted: 1902-09-17
Abstract: 8946. Lehmann, J., and Maurer, H. April 17. Planing and shaping.-An apparatus for use on shaping or planing machines, for cutting the teeth of bevel -wheels, comprises a bracket 1 with a pivot 3 on which are secured sectors 2, 4, the sector 2 having a radial slide 6, and the sector 4 being toothed to engage a worm shaft 30, so that the sector 2 may be oscillated. The slide 6 has a bearing to receive a sleeve 10 in which is a second sleeve 12 provided with a central spindle 11 on which the blank z is secured. The sleeve 12 has a worm-wheel 13 engaging the worm of a division plate 14 carried by the sleeve 10, to permit of the spacing of the teeth. An arm 16 on the sleeve 10 carries the pattern 17 which engages either of two pins 35 adjustable on the horizontal portion of an arm 36<1> adjustably secured on a rod 36 secured to the bracket 1. The slide 6 is adjusted so that the apex of the blank is on the axis of the pivot 3 as indicated by a coned centre 9. The tool 40 reciprocates in a path, indicated by a dotted line in Fig. 5, passing through the apex of the blank. The pattern 17 and pins 35 being adjusted symmetrically with this line. The sleeve 10 is then held against rotation by a pin 39 connecting it to the bearing, while slots are successively cut corresponding to the tooth spaces, the spacing being effected by the division plate, and the feed being obtained by gradually raising the slide and blank about the pivot 3, the worm shaft 30 being operated by ratchet gearing from a rock-shaft 24 connected by bevel gearing 23 to a vertical shaft operated by a pin 19, on the ram of the machine, engaging adjustable stops 21 on a T-arm 20 on the vertical shaft. To finish the teeth, the pin 39 is removed and the sleeve 10 rocked to bring the pattern against one of the pins, the blank thus having an angular movement imparted to it as it is raised about the pivot 3. The whole of the teeth are first cut on one side, the depth of the teeth being regulated by a stop, angularly adjustable on the sector 4, to release a weighted arm pivoted on the worm shaft 30 when the slide and blank have been sufficiently raised, the arm interposing a shield between the ratchet-wheel and pawl which actuate the shaft 30.
Patent GB-190211446-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Regulating Steam Valve.
Inventor: MARSHALL LEWIS
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1903-05-20
Abstract: 11,446. Marshall, L., and Naylor, S. May 20. Sliding valves.-A valve for regulating the supply of steam to heating-pipes, radiators, boiling-pans, &c. is shown in Fig. 1. The passage E through the valve casing A is controlled by a valve D' having a cut-away part E<1>. By rotating the screwed spindle D, the cut-away part of the valve can be moved so as to regulate the outflow. The valve is slit at F, G to prevent it from sticking when expanded by heat.