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Patent GB-189713447-A (GB)
Title: The Application of Double Reflecting Mirrors to Shop Window Dressing so as to show Two Floors or Windows at one time.
Inventor: BEATTY LEWIS HARDY SOMERS
Filed: 1897-06-01
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 13,447. Beatty, L. H. S., and Gee, F. R. June 1. Window fittings. -Goods in a room B under the floor A of the shop are displayed through the window C by reflection in a pair of mirrors F, E, the latter hinged in an opening D in the floor against the window.
Patent GB-189718500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Tubular Tires for Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-08-09
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 18,500. Mackenzie, J. W., [McKnight, D.A.] Aug. 9. Tyres, pneumatic &c. ; felloes or rims. -Relates to means f r obtaining the resiliency from the part of the tyre which lies within the rim instead of from the outer part. The pneumatic or other tubular elastic tyre T slides easily between the two flanges r of the rim R, and rests on the narrow central rib P. The inner part t of the tyre may be quiLe thin and flexible, but the outer part is protected by a fibrous or metallic band L, which also renders the outer part almost incompressible. The flanges r may be spring flanges, or they may be dispensed with, or springs may be interposed between them and the tyre. In a modified form, the rib P may be formed on the tyre.
Patent GB-189720618-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Rotary Pumps.
Inventor: KAISER BRUNO
Filed: 1897-09-08
Granted: 1897-10-30
Abstract: 20,618. Kaiser, B. Sept. 8. Crescent-shaped chamber type.-In this pump, two spring pistons d, d' abut at their opposite ends against the sleeve E and the concentric casing a, and reciprocate in slots R. R' in the flange of a disc c fixed upon the driving-shaft A, which is eccentrically mounted in the casing a. The ends x of the pistons d, d<1> are packed with bronze to reduce the friction.
Patent GB-189725264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves.
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1897-11-01
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 25,264. Adams, S. H. Nov. 1. Actuating valves from a distance. A valve J adapted to be actuated by a float H is controlled from a distance by means of a dome D containing air and having a pipe E leading to the interior of the float H. When it is desired to open the valve J, air is driven from the dome D, by means of liquid admitted to the tank A, to the float H, which is thereby rendered more buoyant. A siphon K may be used to deliver the contents of the cistern F, when filled, into the chamber A or other receptacle, and in this case the valve J is used to start the siphon. The invention is applicable to closets, latrines, urinals, &c.
Patent GB-189727916-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Manufacture of Chain Cables.
Inventor: VERITY JOHN
Filed: 1897-11-27
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 27,916. Verity, J. Nov. 27. Casting and moulding.- Relates to the manufacture of anchor cables, mooring-cables, &c., more particularly of cast steel. The casting-boxes, which are of the type described in Specification No.14,242, A.D. 1896, consist of a body b with a gap b<1> and two covers c, c'. The alternate links o in a finished or unfinished state (in the Figures they are shown provided with studs o') are each fitted with a sand mould p flush with its sides. The casting-box has sand linings h which with the moulds p complete the mould for the circular link to be produced. The top cover c has a sand-lined gate. The cast circular links are subsequently bent to the required shape.
Patent GB-189728901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slate Cleaners.
Inventor: WALL ROBERT CURTIS
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 28,901. Wall, R. C. Dec. 7. Pencil holders; slates, cleaning. The sponge, Fig. 2, is secured by a suitable adhesive to the piece a, Fig. 1, which may be secured to a pencil holder. Sponges similarly attached to pencil boxes, or to blocks which fit into recesses in pencil boxes, are also described.
Patent GB-189801575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Applying the Brakes to Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BAKER SEPTIMUS
Filed: 1898-01-20
Granted: 1899-02-20
Abstract: 1575. Baker, S. Jan. 20. Brakes, automatic. When the horse stops, the runners A which support the springs and wheels move forward in the slides B attached to the shafts C and apply the wheels to the brake blocks E fixed to the body of the vehicle. In a modification for four-wheeled vehicles, the ' fifth wheel' slides and strikes a bracket which actuates a lever carrying the brake blocks for the rear wheels.
Patent GB-189801618-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Ropes.
Inventor: KIRSCH BERNHARD
Filed: 1898-01-20
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 1618. Kirsch, B., and Pessl, A. Jan. 20. Ropes.-Relates to ropes consisting of a number of concentric cylindrical layers of yarns laid on a cone, such as are described in Specifications No. 24,276, A.D. 1894, and No. 4990, A.D. 1895. Each yarn is laid with the same angle of twist, as shown in Fig. 5, so that its length per unit of rope and its inclination to the axis are constant. Thus all will be loaded and stretched to the same extent when a strain is put on the rope.
Patent GB-189807764-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for the Electro-deposition of Metals.
Inventor: HOPE JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-31
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 7764. Hope, J. H. March 31. Small articles, plating.-Relates to electroplating in apparatus of the barrel type. The hexagonal barrel a is provided with one removable section, for charging and discharging the articles to be plated, and with a screw plug in another section for draining off the liquid. Within the barrel there is carried, by wood blocks d<2>, in such a manner as to be easily removable, a central cylindrical or bar anode d, which is covered by a non- conducting gauze e, as of canvas. A number of longitudinal conducting-strips c are secured to the inside of the barrel, and are connected together at each end by conducting-rings c<2>, c<3>. The barrel is carried by external shafts a<7>, a<8>, which are rotated by any means. The ring c<2> is connected by a bolt c', passing water-tight through the end a<5> of the barrel, and by a wire h<5> and conducting-plate h<4> to a bolt h<3>, which is electrically connected with the conducting-periphery h<2> of a non-conductiing rotating drum i, upon which the brush contact h bears. The contact h is connected to the negative wire. Similarly, the anode is connected by the conducting-strip d<3>, bolt d<4>, wire g<5>, plate g<4>, bolt g<3>, conducting-periphery g<2>, and brush contact g to the other wire. If the plating is to be done with a hot solution, the barrel is made of enamelled iron, and is heated by bunsen burners. The Provisional Specification states that nickel, copper, brass, gold, and silver may be deposited by the use of this apparatus.
Patent GB-189808205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milling Cutters and Means for Fixing the Work on the Table of a Machine Tool.
Inventor: HILLMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-06
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 8205. Hillman, W. April 6. Milling.-A milling-cutter is formed with removable and adjustable cutters, which can be ground in any ordinary way. In the facing- cutter shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a hub a, which can be mounted on an arbor, has arms a', with grooves a<2> to receive tools b of triangular section, held in place by notched bolts or dogs c. The tools may be curved to a suitable radius as shown, to produce the desired top front rake, or straight tools may be used, suitably inclined to the face of the hub. In the cutter shown in Fig. 5 for reducing the diameter of a rod &c., the tools are secured in the face a* of the hub, which is mounted on a hollow arbor. The tools may be straight or curved. A device for holding work on a machine-tool table is shown in Figs. 9 and 10. An externally-screwed sleeve d is bolted on the table g in close proximity to the work by a bolt e entering the table slot g<1>. A plate h, screwed on the sleeve, has an eccentric face h<2>, hardened and serrated. By turning this plate against the work by a spanner &c., the work is gripped laterally and also forced on to the table by the serrated face. For large work, the device is preferably used in pairs, with right and left handed screwed sleeves.
Patent GB-189811526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Fireproof Windows.
Inventor: VOIGTMANN FRANK
Filed: 1898-05-20
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 11,526. Voigtmann, F. Oct. 20, A.D. 1897, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Windows. - Fireproof windows are constructed of 'wire-glass,' or glass having a wire network running through it, and the rails, stiles, and frames are made of sheetmetal strips connected by welted or folded joints which may be fixed by rivets. The panes of glass C are secured by lugs or strips E, and the sash rails are made with flanges G, R, S, and drip passages F to prevent the entrance of water. The upper sash L is mounted on pivots P above the middle of the sash, and is held open by a chain M provided with a fusible link N which melts when exposed to fire, thus ensuring the automatic closing of the window.
Patent GB-189819301-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Binding Together Documents or Sheets of Music.
Filed: 1898-09-10
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 19,301. Jack, G., and Jack's Patents Co. Sept. 10. Bookbinding. - Relates to means similar to those described in Specification No. 13,432, A.D. 1896, for binding together documents or sheets of music. Two notched bands A, A' of gummed paper, linen, &c. are employed. The projections a, a<1> are divided as shown. The bands A, A' are closed together till the inner vertical edges are in line and the sheets are secured between the adjacent halves of the projections a, a<1>. In a modification, two bands are employed, each divided along one edge by a number of slits and the alternate tongues doubled back to form notches. In a second modification, a single band is used, divided along both edges by slits arranged alternately so that the inner end of a slit from one side is midway between the ends of the two adjacent slits from the other.
Patent GB-189820194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Driving Gear of Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: WILBOR SAMUEL OTIS
Filed: 1898-09-23
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 20,194. Wilbor, S. O. Sept. 23. Cranks for bicycles &c. The crank 4 is formed with a bend 8 to enable the pedal clamping-nut to clear the chain. The portion 5 is formed with a broad portion and is secured to the chain-wheel 2 by screws or bolts 9 and 11 as shown. The other crank may be secured to a chain-wheel on the other end of the axle, or may be secured to the axle as usual.
Patent GB-189903333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilating Fans.
Inventor: TATTERSALL WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 3333. Tattersall, W. Feb. 15. Drawings to Specification. Thrust bearings.-The thrust of screw fans is taken against discs secured in the bearing by a shoulder at one end and by a screw plug at the other.
Patent GB-189913892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thill Couplings.
Inventor: MITCHELL WILLIS CLEMONS WESLEY
Filed: 1899-07-05
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,892. M i t c h e l l, W. C. W. T., and Mitchell, J. M. July 5. Shafts and poles.-Relates to thill couplings. The socket 3, slotted at 7, is lined with a slotted india-rubber cushion 5, and the thill iron 4 has a rectangular slot 10, bridge 11, and arms 12. The shoulder 8 guides the iron 4, when in the position shown in dotted lines, until the bridge 11 passes through the slots 7 and 9. The thill iron is then turned into the horizontal position, and the parts are coupled.
Patent GB-189915848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Auxiliary Cheeks and Jaws for Vices.
Inventor: PETERMANN OTTO
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 15,848. Petermann, O. Aug. 2. Vices, attachments for. Relates to detachable cheeks for vices. Figs. 2<a> and 2<b> show a plan and side elevation respectively of one form of cheek. A strip of sheet metal a is bent to form flanges b, d to embrace the jaw, and the flanges bare formed with turned-up edges c to slide in grooves e, Fig. 3, in the vice jaw m. Blocks of wood h, k, with straight faces or inclined faces, as shown in Fig. 3, may be attached to the plate a by tongues f engaging grooves in the block and by supporting- flanges g. The cheek a may be extended laterally beyond the vice jaw. Fig. 6 shows a form where the cheek has a variable inclination. The cheek is formed with a piece r having a circular bearing for a block s provided with a plate q with tongues f for carrying a wood block such as h. The piece r may be separated from the parts a, b, c, d, and have recesses for the tongues f of the plate a Fig. 2<a>.
Patent GB-189918086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Extensible Legs for Furniture.
Inventor: FISCHBACK JOHANNES
Filed: 1899-09-07
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 18,086. Fischbach, J., and Heuss, L. Sept. 7. Furniture legs.- A bevelled cylinder B is fixed in a socket or foot A. Another bevelled cylinder C, having a flange D and peg E for fitting into the furniture leg, engages the upper part of the socket in A, and is rotatably secured thereto b the screw H. On rotating the foot A the length of the leg can be adjusted to compensate for unevenness in the floor.
Patent GB-190001517-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Concentration of Solutions of Albuminous and like Substances.
Inventor: GUERBER AUGUST
Filed: 1900-01-24
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 1517. G³rber, A. Jan. 24. Anti-toxines; blood, preparations of; medicinal preparations.-Relates to the production of concentrated solutions of albuminous substances coagulable by heat, such as blood serum, medical serum, blood colouring-matters, and antitoxine albuminous substances, and consists in either alternately freezing and thawing the solutions or in simply freezing out the compounds, in a centrifugal machine. The drum of the machine is driven at the highest possible velocity, and in the combined freezing and thawing process a cylindrical refrigerating-chamber, provided with flat ribs and communicating with an ammonia-ice machine, or the like, by a coil surrounding the drum, is placed in it, whereby the temperature is reduced to about 0‹ C. The thawing process is effected by raising the temperature of the refrigerator to 4‹ C., and by passing steam or hot water through the coil. The processes are repeated several times, and the clear eliminated water is separated from the concentrated syrup by a skimmer. When freezing only is adopted, a refrigerator of paraboloid form, provided with vertical ribs and fed with cold salt or other solution, is placed on the drum. The frozen matter is driven against the drum, where it forms a concentrated solution, which is continuously removed by an outlet passing out through the axis of the drum. The ice produced is melted by the application of a jet of steam, and the water produced is separated in any way which does not involve stopping the machine.
Patent GB-190013749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sterilizing or Pasteurizing Liquids.
Inventor: NABOULEIX SIMON GEORGES
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 13,749. Nabouleix, S. G. July 31. Condensers.-Relates to apparatus for heating or cooling fluids, and applicable to the condensing of steam and other vapours. Helical plates or bands 1, 2 are twisted spirally and connected together at the edges by joints to form parallel compartments 3, 4 for the passage in opposite directions of the heating and heated fluids. The apparatus may be used with the Pasteurizing- apparatus described in Specification No. 13,749, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Heating], for heating or cooling must or wort, or air, and for heating liquids, gases, or vapours by the circulation of hot gases, flame, vapour, or steam.
Patent GB-190018048-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of a Salve for Catarrhal Affections of the Mucous Membranes.
Inventor: SAUER CARL
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 18,048. Sauer, C. Oct. 10. Salves.-A salve for catarrhal affections of the mucous membrane is produced by melting together beef-fat, pork-fat, and camphor, and stirring in ammonia, carbolic acid, and tincture of benzoin. The liquid is filtered while hot, and allowed to cool, forming a soft aromatic salve.
Patent GB-190022047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Elevators for Moving or Transporting Grain, Sand, Coal, and other Substances.
Inventor: LECLERC LUCIEN
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-12-05
Abstract: 22,047. Leclerc, L., and Ribandau, A. Dec. 5. Elevators.-Relates to pneumatic apparatus for grain, sand, coal, &c. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus as fitted for discharging the hold of a ship. Tubes A, B are connected to air-distributing valves in such a way that, while one tube is filling, the other is discharging. Fig. 2 shows a section of the inlet end. Within a cylinder F, open at the side g, a cylindrical or semi-cylindrical flap valve O is mounted. In the position shown, the grain &c. is free to enter by the opening g. When, how-. ever, by means of a piston distributing-valve m air under pressure is admitted in succession through the openings 1, 2, and 3, the flap o is forced up to close the opening g. When the level of the grain &c. has been lowered to about that shown, the out-of-the-way corners are reached by a conveyer D, which discharges into a hopper E leading to the elevator inlets. The grain &c. is cleared away to allow the elevators to descend by the admission of compressed air to perforated pipes I. The flap o may be replaced by a ball, and the bottom of the elevators may be fitted with a pointed shoe to facilitate descent.
Patent GB-190105726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Waxed Thread Sewing Machines.
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 5726. Singer Manufacturing Co. and Shatford, P. March 19. Wax-thread machines ; waxing thread; l e a t h e rsewing machines.- Consists of an attachment for heating the wax on the waxed thread, and keeping the thread warm. In the case of ready - waxed thread, the reel of thread is carried in a heated box A attached to the head and containing water, or not. The thread in its passage from the box through the tension and take up lever to the needle is protected from cold by a cover J, which may be hinged to the box A, and heated, if required. Where the thread is waxed in the machine, the wax is heated in a box A or in an inner box A<2>, Fig. 4, and the thread is led through a tension B', round a roller M carried on a depending bracket, and out through a stripper O, a cover J being provided as before.
Patent GB-190107765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Footstep Bearings for Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: MACFARLANE JAMES WRIGHT
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 7765. Macfarlane, J. W. April 16. Step and vertical-shaft bearings for under-driven centrifugal machines. The elastic buffers B are adjusted from below the driving-pulley by a ring- nut D. In Fig. 1, the nut is shown acting upon the upper face of the upper buffer ; in Fig. 2, it is shown provided with a toothed rim, in gear with a pinion E, and acting upon the lower face of the lower buffer.
Patent GB-190113853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for cycles and the like
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT WALKER
Filed: 1901-07-08
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 13,853. Smith, R. W. July 8. Brakes, rim. The brackets B carrying the shoes E are recessed to receive the heads of bolts F, which secure them to the stirrup C and are fitted with roller washers H mounted free to slide in slots a<2> formed in plates a<1> secured by clips A to the forks. The shoes may be retracted by springs J connecting lugs b<2> on the brackets B to lugs or pins a<4> on extensions a<3> of the plates a<1>.
Patent GB-190121600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Time Reminder Clocks.
Inventor: DUBINSKI BENJAMIN
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 21,600. Dubinski, B. April 1, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Signals, time-alarm, and indicator or visible.-A clock face 3 is surrounded by holders 7 for memorandum cards, which spring inwards on the insertion of the cards, so that an arm 23 revolving with the hour hand encounters them and thus completes the circuit of an electric bell. The arm is adjustable in length and is terminated by a spring-held flap 28.
Patent GB-190204554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tubes and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: MANNESMANN MAX
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 4554. Mannesmann, M. Feb. 22. Rolling; making tubes.-A tube is made from a thick hollow blank by first rolling the blank upon a mandrel to extend it and, at the same time, to produce a longitudinal rib or ribs upon it, and then depressing the rib or ribs in such a manner that the tube produced is expanded and loosened from the mandrel. The rolls for operating on the blank are suitably formed and arranged to produce the desired number of ribs, Figs. 1 and 3 illustrating two forms. The tube is then passed between grooved rolls r<1>, Fig. 8, which may be idly. driven, and are arranged in line with the reducing- rolls r. The grooves in the rolls r<1> are so shaped that the rolls act more particularly on the ribs and allow room for the intermediate portions of the tube to separate from the mandrel, the diameter of the rolls being sufficiently large to restrain the tendency of the tube to elongate as the ribs are depressed. The mandrel may be positively moved by a draw-bench or otherwise, and may have a positive connection with the tube at its front end d'. The number of rolls r<1> may be varied to suit the number of ribs. Instead of the rolls r', drawrings, reciprocating stamps, &c. may be used.
Patent GB-190206356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bolt Belt Fasteners.
Inventor: JACKSON ISAAC
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 6356. Jackson, I. March 15. Making bolts for belt fasteners &c. The teeth t under the bead of the bolt are formed by pressing in dies a, c, in the cold state, out of the metal of the head, the bolt being made of mild steel or other ductile metal to allow of this.
Patent GB-190210344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BRIGHTMORE ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-05
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 10,344. Brightmore, A. W. May 5. Motor road vehicles.-To steady the turning movement of the fore-carriage, and to prevent sudden oscillations or irregular movements of the frame, bell-crank levers controlled by springs are interposed between the fore-carriage and the platform or body. The Figure shows the arrangement applied to a vehicle in which the platform B is carried on the two back springs and on a central ball-and-socket or other pivot A on the forecarriage C. The bell-crank levers D are pivoted to the fore-carriage C and controlled by springs F, the upper horizontal arms bearing beneath a ring or fifth-wheel E secured to the platform B. The bell-crank levers may be pivoted to the frame B, and a circular path carried on the fore-carriage C. The bell cranks may be fitted with rollers, or they may be fitted with brake blocks to resist the movement of the fore-carriage, and so steady the steering. The Provisional Specification describes an emergency or auxiliary hand-steering arrangement, in which the fore-carriage is turned by a removable screwed rod, connected to the frame by a universal joint, working in a nut connected to the fore-carriage by a universal joint.