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Patent GB-189720509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Coin Freed Gas and other Fluid Meters.
Inventor: GLOVER RICHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1897-09-07
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 20,509. Glover, R. T., and Glover, J. G. Sept. 7. Gas meters; liquid meters.-Relates to the meter described in Specification No. 25,272, A.D. 1834, the object being to adapt the apparatus to deliver halfpennyworths as well as pennyworths. A smaller crown-wheel B is put in front of the penny wheel A, and a corresponding rotary arm G with a slot E is attached by a quadrant I at any required angle to the rotary arm F which receives the pennies in its slot D, this angle being the same as that between the slot in the price-changing ring L and a slot in a concentric price-changing disc M.
Patent GB-189721175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Manures.
Inventor: WOLTERS WILHELM
Filed: 1897-09-15
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 21,175. Wolters, W. Sept. 15. Manures and fertilizers.-A fertilizer, containing phosphoric-acid compounds or silicic-acid compounds, soluble or partially-soluble in ammoniumcitrate solution, may be produced by melting a mixture of phosphorites, glass, and chalk, or by melting a mixture of sand, chalk, and double sulphate of potassium and magnesium. In producing a fertilizer containing the phosphoric-acid compounds, silicates of the alkalies and of the alkaline earths may be employed, and in the production of fertilizers containing silicic-acid compounds, carbonates or sulphates of alkaline-earth metals, and sulphates of the alkalies, may be used with the sand.
Patent GB-189721641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles to Prevent them being Refilled.
Inventor: LASA FERDINAND CHRISTOPH VON H
Filed: 1897-09-21
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 21,641. Heydebrand und der Lasa, F. C. von. Sept. 21. Stoppers ; refilling, preventing.-Relates to means for stoppering bottles so that they cannot be refilled. A valve casing B, provided with a pivoted valve c and with an internal perforated cylinder f, is inserted in the neck until it rests on the shoulder a, and is then fixed in position by plaster of Paris &c. poured through the channels d into the annular groove b. The valve c is weighted at the side j, so that it remains closed when the bottle is upright. When the bottle is inverted, the valve opens into the position shown in dotted lines, Fig. 4, and permits the outflow of the liquid through the ports g. If it is attempted to force in liquid when the bottle is inverted, the valve is closed by the external pressure of the liquid.. The ports g and the partitions h, i are arranged to prevent tampering with the valve.
Patent GB-189726198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames, Cases, or Fittings for Displaying Articles or Goods.
Filed: 1897-11-10
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 26,198. Pickford, J. S., and National Bakery Co. Nov. 10. Bottles.-Fittings are provided for bottles to enable sweetmeats &c. of different colours and shapes to be displayed according to a certain design or pattern. In the centre of the bottle, Fig. 4, is a container C the space between which and the outer bottle is partitioned into compartments, by curved ribs or partitions C<2>, for being filled with the different coloured sweets. A cap C<4> having a slitted flange C<5> is used to facilitate the filling of the compartments.
Patent GB-189726387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Stage Scenes.
Inventor: ORMEROD JOSEPH BAMFORD
Filed: 1897-11-12
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 26,387. Ormerod, J. B. Nov. 12. Theatrical appliances; struts.-The object of the invention is to prevent damage to canvas scenes when packed for transport. Instead of using projecting eye screws, the hooked diagonal struts e engage with eye plates a hinged to the frames b. These plates fold into recesses in the frame when the struts are detached.
Patent GB-189726426-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Cleaning Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: BROWN THOMAS
Filed: 1897-11-12
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 26,426. Brown, T. Nov. 12. Tobacco-pipe cleaners.-A cleaning-liquid is made by gradually mixing a boiling solution of 15 parts of potassium carbonate in 75 parts of water, with a boiling solution of 8 parts of calcium hydrate in 75 parts of water, and siphoning off the clear liquid when cool. A little of this is put in the pipe bowl, and a cleaner brush passed up the stem. The brush after each withdrawal is dipped or rinsed in water. The Provisional Specification states that the boiling solutions respectively contain potassium bicarbonate and calcium oxide.
Patent GB-189728276-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Asphalte Powder for Making Street Asphalte Plaster.
Inventor: SPATZ HEINRICH
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 28,276. Spatz, H., and Quistorp, H. Nov. 30. Calcium carbonate, for admixture with bitumen to form a substitute for natural asphalt, is prepared by calcining limestone, dolomite, &c., dissolving the product in water, and depositing, decanting, and drying the precipitate produced by passing carbonic acid, or air containing carbonic acid, through the solution.
Patent GB-189730516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Distensible Metallic Sackings, and in Means for Attaching Metallic Sackings and Fabrics to the Frames of Bedsteads, Cots, Mattresses, and the like.
Inventor: WATERHOUSE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-12-24
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 30,516. Waterhouse, W., Blantern, T. W., and Spriggs, W. M. Dec. 24. Spring surfaces; mattresses.-The spring fabric is secured to angle-bars b<3> forming the ends of the mattress frame, by a clamping-bar c and bolts, screws, or rivets d. The edge of the fabric is secured to the side members b<4> of the frame by hooks e engaging holes b<5> and a rod f threaded through the edge spiral a'. Typical methods of clamping the ends are shown in Figs. 12, 13, and 17. The clamping-bar c may be either above or below the flange b<1> of the angle, and may be of either wood or iron. The end of the fabric may be wrapped round a rod a', Fig. 13, forming a bead which is gripped in a groove c<5> in the clamping-bar c or in the angle-bar b<3>, or a feather c<1> of the clamping-bar, Fig. 17, may be arranged to grip the fabric in a groove b<4> in the angle-bar. A bead c<3>, Fig. 12, may be formed along the edge of the clamping-bar where the fabric leaves it. In the Provisional Specification it is stated that, in securing what are known as diamond lock meshes to the end bars of framings, a number of staples are fixed to the bars and the terminations of the strands forming the meshes are bent round the staples. A form of fabric is also described in the Provisional Specification, in which metallic cords formed of interlinked wire spirals are bent in zigzag fashion and united one to another by rings, or by threading rods through the apices of the zig-zags where they overlap. In another form, the fabric is made up of a continuous length of cord shaped into a series of zig-zag returning courses having a running connection with the frame.
Patent GB-189804952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Ironing or Calendering Machines for Laundry Purposes.
Inventor: AKAM JOSEPH WEST
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 4952. Akam, J. W. March 1. Ironing-machines.-Relates to improvements in that class of machine known as the 'Crabtree 'ironer.' In order to prevent the accumulation of dirt, lumps of felt, &c. on the inner rollers A, they are driven as well as and at the same speed as the upper rollers B, so that, when the blanket C is stopped or retarded, the rollers A continue to rotate and clean themselves against the blanket. The tension roller F may be driven in a similar way.
Patent GB-189807971-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to Photography in Colours.
Inventor: JOLY JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-04
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 7971. Joly, J. April 4. Producing coloured photographs and magic-lantern slides; transparencies.-Relates to a method of reducing the linear effect of coloured transparencies produced by the Joly process described in Specification No. 14,161, A.D. 1894. A line or other pattern screen in transparent gelatine is placed obliquely to the linear colour screen. The section of the transparent gelatine lines, being lens-shaped, breaks up by refraction the sharpness of the lines of the colour screen. The transparent linear or other screen may be produced by printing on a film of bichromatized gelatine from an opaque line or other screen, or by etching lines &c. on glass &c. The transparent line or other screen may be placed on the transparency itself or upon the coloured line screen, or it may be separate. It may be fixed to a stand for viewing the transparencies, or to a magic-lantern carrier.
Patent GB-189811189-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stand or Support for Glasses, Dishes, Plates and such like.
Inventor: GRAHAM JAMES
Filed: 1898-05-17
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 11,189. Graham, James, Marquis of. May 17. Stands for table use.-Relates to a gimbal frame for supporting glasses, plates, and the like in passenger ships and yachts. The support, shown in plan in Fig. 1, consists of a metal cup h supported by pivotsf in the ring d, which is itself supported by pivots c in the ring a. The ring a has three feet b which stand on the table ; these feet may be shod with india-rubber. A glass may be placed in the metal cup, or the support may be suitably modified to take a plate or the like.
Patent GB-189811790-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Utilizing the Pressure of Water in Pipes for Household Purposes.
Inventor: BERARDI FORTUNATO
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 11,790. Berardi, F. May 24. Hinge and swivelling joints; hose, connecting to taps &c.- The end of a hose-pipe D, Fig. 7, is provided with a spirallywound wire Q, which can be tightened by a bolt 0 and wing nut S, causing the hose to embrace the pipe over which it is placed tightly. A ferrule Q' prevents the hose from being cut. A plate S' protects the hands. Fig. 31 shows a detachable swivel joint with a curved pipe G, which allows water flowing from a pipe 1 to be discharged in different directions. The joint consists of a collar 2 and a spring clip 3.
Patent GB-189817658-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Perpetual Calendar.
Inventor: BAXTER EDWIN
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 17,658. Baxter, E. Aug. 16. Calendars.-The face a of a shallow casing is marked as shown with the numbers 1-28, and is provided with three slots d, b, c. Behind is pivoted a disc formed with ratchet teeth on its periphery and so marked that, when the month appears through the slot b, the last days of that month will appear in the slot c. In the case of February, the marking is duplicated so as to show a blank or 29 for ordinary or leap years. Behind the slot d slides a strip marked with the days of the week and carrying a slip pawl for turning the months disc when required. This strip is adjusted each month to bring the correct days of the week in alignment with the days of the month and to change the month disc.
Patent GB-189900469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Braces.
Inventor: HUNTER GEORGE
Filed: 1899-01-09
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 469. Hunter, G. Jan. 9. Braces.-The braces consist of a strap A which is passed around the shoulders and may be shaped to fit the back. It is provided at each end with an adjustable catch D having a hook I on to which is hooked a ring connected to a loop E from which the tabs are suspended. There are two tabs on each side connected by a cord F and a central adjustable tab H. The tabs are attached to buttons on the front and sides of the trousers, and the back brace buttons are dispensed with.
Patent GB-189906590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Plough Carriages for Agricultural Purposes.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 6590. Haddan, R., [Mandel & Co., E.]. March 27. Ploughs -Relates to the means for mounting the land and furrow wheels. The wheels e and l are mounted on separate parallel axles a and b respectively. The axles a and b are mounted in bearings c and d attached to the plate o. Collars m and n are provided to prevent lateral movement of the axles.
Patent GB-189911729-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Holders for Pens, Pencils, and other Tools.
Inventor: SHELDON THOMAS
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 11,729. Sheldon, T. June 6. Handles.-An india-rubber sleeve a is slipped over the pen, pencil, or other tool to form a grip for the fingers. The Provisional Specification states that the appliance may be used as a pointprotector, and that its use as a finger-grip prevents writers cramp.
Patent GB-189913116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travelling Flat Carding Engines.
Inventor: MASON HERBERT
Filed: 1899-06-24
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 13,116. Mason, H. June 24. Carding-engines.-Relates to means for adjusting the flexible bends of travelling flat carding- engines. The middle point of the flexible 3 is pivoted to a bracket 4, which by means of a screwed rod 6 and lock-nuts 7 can be adjusted upon the flange 8 of the fixed bend or frame, and can also be clamped to the frame by means of a bolt 9. Other brackets 10, 11, &c. pivoted to the flexible, are connected by adjustable screwed rods to rings which embrace the bearing of the shaft 22. These are also provided with clamping-nuts 9, which pass through slots in the fixed bend.
Patent GB-189922105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Oxidation Products of Nitro-toluene.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-11-04
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 22,105. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Nov. 4. o-Nitrobenzaldehyde and o-nitrobenzoic acid are produced by oxidizing o-nitrotoluene with manganese peroxide and sulphuric acid at temperatures exceeding 100‹ C. It is preferred, but not essential, to operate in closed vessels fitted with a pressure gauge and a safety-valve. In order to produce o-nitrobenzaldehyde as main product, sulphuric acid of 35 to 48 per cent. strength is used at 140‹-165‹ C. The oil produced is collected, washed with sodium-carbonate solution, and shaken with sodium bisulpbite, and the bisulphite compound of the aldehyde is decomposed by alkalies. In order to obtain o-nitrobenzoic acid as main product, sulphuric acid of 62 to 78 per cent. is employed at 135‹-145‹ C.
Patent GB-190005017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railroad Ties or Sleepers.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-03-16
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5017. Newton, P. A., [New Jersey Wire- Cloth Co.]. March 16. Sleepers. - A light metal frame is embedded in moulded material for the construction of a railroad tie or sleeper. The frame may consist of wire netting a or similar material bent in rectangular form with strengthening longitudinal rods b, c inside and outside the netting or otherwise disposed. The moulded material may consist of a mixture of anthracite ashes, sand, and Portland cement or the like.
Patent GB-190008059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarm Clocks.
Inventor: BOWNESS FRANK
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 8059. Bowness, F. May 1. Oil lamps.-A saucepan or other vessel is supported by a standard B over a lamp E on a bracket at the back of an alarm clock F, and a bell crank C holding a match rests on the alarm-winding handle. When the alarm goes off, the bell crank is left free to the pull of a spring D, so that the match strikes on a plate B<2> and lights the lamp.
Patent GB-190016986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Brushes.
Inventor: ABRAHAM SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 16,986. Abraham, S. Sept. 24. Rotary brushes.-Relates to rotary brushes for cleaning and polishing castings &c. The wooden block a has an enlarged hub and periphery as shown. The periphery is covered with sheet copper e, and the tufts d of wire bristles are held in holes in the block and sheet copper by transverse pins g or staples h.
Patent GB-190018782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Sheets or Continuous Lengths of Leather-board or like Material from Pulp.
Inventor: WELDON LEONARD
Filed: 1900-10-20
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 18,782. Lake, H, H., [Weldon, L.]. Oct. 20. Paper machines.-Reference is made to Specification No. 18,786, A.D. 1900, and the invention relates to machines for making leather boards for bookbinding, shoe-making, and other purposes. The pulp is fed on to a wire-cloth apron n travelling in a direction opposite to that in which the material travels, and is deposited in a hopper which is formed by the raised sides c of the frame, and a pair of wire-cloth aprons dl, i. These aprons are adjustably supported in the positions shown by struts e, k, clamps k<1> and suitable guide and stretching rollers, and the apron d<1> has its upper surface supported by rollers d' arranged beneath, and is automatically agitated by means of a vibrating rail g, which is carried by spring levers g<2>, operated by a reciprocating rod g<3> and rotary cam g<5>. Waste water which passes through the apron is conducted from the machine in any suitable way, while the sheet of pulp board or material passes between the aprons i, d<1>, over the suction boxes l, and onwards to the felts r and press rolls in the usual manner. The sheet may be subsequently cut up into suitable sizes, again pressed, and subjected to the operation of glossing if desired.
Patent GB-190101919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with a Device for Hooking Together, Holding Up or Closing Articles of Clothing, Fabrics and the like.
Inventor: GREEFF HUGO
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 1919. Greeff, H. Jan. 28. Hook fastenings.-An appliance for hooking together, holding up, or closing the collar or other parts of garments, fabrics, &c. comprises buttons a fitted with hooks c and connected with elastic bands d. as shown. Each button comprises an elastic disc b, contained in a cupped disc a having recessed sides to receive the hook c and bands d, a disc e having notches e' to grip the hooks &c., and a cupped disc f which is pressed by suitable machinery into the part a so as tu secure the parts together.
Patent GB-190109021-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Spraying Measured Quantities of Liquids into Casks or other Receptacles.
Inventor: CROSSMAN JOHN GIBSON
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 9021. Crossman, J. G. May 1. Coating casks.-Conaists of a spray-producer for coating casks or other receptacles internally with wax or the like. The charge of molten wax contained in a vessel s, into which it is fed through a lift valve t, is forced into the cask through a perforated nozzle w at the top of a rising tube z by compressed air admitted to the top of the vessel through a pipe with three-way cock v and is sprayed by an accompanying blast of the same air from an inner tube 4 having a stop cock 6. The three-way cock is opened to the atmosphere to allow a fresh charge to enter the vessel. By screwing the outlet pipe z up or down, its distance from the bottom of the vessel is varied to adjust the rate of discharge. In a modification, the wax forced out by a pump is sprayed without air by means of a nozzle c having a single orifice n and a solid pointed core j scored with spiral grooves k, from an annular recess into which holes p open from the tube. The pipes and vessel or pump may be immersed in a bath keeping the wax molten, or the rising pipe may have a hot jacket x.
Patent GB-190115038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Dyeing Warps for Weaving.
Inventor: GODDARD RICHARD WOODFORD
Filed: 1901-07-24
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 15,038. Goddard, R. W. July 24. Dyeing ; washing.-Relates to a method of and apparatus for dyeing warps for weaving, particularly cotton warps. For the purpose of maintaining an even distribution of the yarn, the warp is passed horizontally or approximately horizontally to and fro through each bath and supported at short intervals by guide or immersing rollers. Fig. 1 shows the way in which a warp 2 is passed successively through a dyeing-bath 4, a washing- bath 7, a fixing-bath 9, a washing-bath 12, and a boiling-vat 15. In passing from one bath to the next, it runs between a pair of squeezing-rollers.
Patent GB-190117801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transmitting Telegraph Keys.
Inventor: SHIRLEY CHARLES
Filed: 1901-09-05
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 17,801. Shirley, C., and Skirrow, J. F. Aug. 6, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Telegraphs.-Telegraph transmitting-keys are arranged with adjustable handles. The contactlever 10 is adjustably mounted on a shaft 7 pivoted in bearing-sleeves in the front and back portions of the case. The shaft may be extended to receive a handle at either end. The handle is either mounted to be adjusted radially by means of clamping-washers and a nut, or is attached by a ball-and socket joint to a short rod pivoted to the shaft, each connec ion having clamping- screws. The contact-lever 10 has an adjustable spring contact 19 for striking against the adjustable fixed insulated contact 20. An extension 11 on the lever 10 is connected by a tension spring 16<a> to a pivoted adjustable lever 12, having an adjustment screw 16. 33 is a pivoted cut-out lever having an external thumb-piece. The wires are led into the insulating-block 31, one of them being connected to the screw 20 and the other to the metal case. The case is fixed to the table by a pivotal clamping-screw.
Patent GB-190123166-A (GB)
Title: Improved Devices for use in Electric Wiring.
Inventor: ROBERTSON JAMES ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1901-11-16
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 23,166. Robertson, J. A. Nov. 16. Couplings; distributing.-Relates to concentric wiring for electric lighting and other purposes, and is applicable to any such system in which the outer conductor is uninsulated. The object of the invention is to dispense with all soldered and insulated joints. Fig. 1 illustrates the wiring of lamps in parallel. The current-carrying wires B are led through special junctions to the lampholders H. The junction sockets consist of brass casings A having two or more "ways" for the wires or cables B, and a single or common "way" for leading the inner insulated wires b into the lamp-holders. The ways through which the wires B enter are bored to conical form, and a cone c of copper or soft white metal fits within the recess so formed. A small cone c<1>, Fig. 3, is formed on the larger end of the cone c, and a narrow washer d is slipped over the cone c<1> so as to fit tightly into the brass casing A. The wires forming the outer conductor are bent backwards along the surface of the cone c, and the parts are fitted together and the nut e screwed up tight. The wires forming the outer conductor are thus wedged firmly between the cone c and the casing A, and the small cone c' is squeezed against the lead covering of the wire and the washer d against the inside of the brass case. A water-tight joint is thus formed. The inner ends of the conductors b are stripped of insulation, stranded together, and led into the terminal of the lamp - holder, where they are secured by a screw or nut. Fig. 2 shows the wiring adopted when each lamp is provided with a switch. A triple junction socket A is placed in a recess in the block which carries the switch S. The wire B<1> passes to the lamp. Fig. 8 shows a junction adapted for use as a distributing-box, from which a number of lamps can be fed, the inner conductors being connected together by means of a common terminal screwed to an insulating- base inside the box I.
Patent GB-190200632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Draw-off Taps or Cocks.
Inventor: BROWN STANLEY MARGERUM
Filed: 1902-01-09
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 632. Brown, S. M. Jan. 9. Boilers, regulating water-level in. A combined supply and draw-off tap for kitchen boilers &c., fitted with a standpipe, is arranged to supply fresh water as hot water is drawn off, and is shown in Fig. 1. The plug A has two passages c, d, communicating with passages a, b leading into the boiler B, and connected to the outlet E and supply pipe C respectively. The inlet passage b can be throttled by means of a screwed plug K, and a standpipe G is secured on the inner end of the tap for withdrawing the hot water. In a modification, the tap is arranged with two lift valves on one spindle.