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Patent GB-189711168-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in India Rubber Compounds and in Gutta Percha Compounds.
Inventor: GARNIER EDMOND
Filed: 1897-05-05
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 11,168. Garnier, E., and Prescott, S. J. May 5. Fireproof coverings and compositions.-Finely-powdered pumicestone is mixed with india-rubber, guttapercha, or similar gums or mixtures thereof, in any desired proportions, for various purposes, such as coating fabrics and making sheets, moulded articles, and substitutes for wall-paper, floorcloth, leather, and American cloth. Colouring-matter and sulphur may be added, and the mixture rolled with pattern rolls, and afterwards vulcanized at about 272‹ F. One part of rubber or gutta-percha may be mixed with as much as six or eight parts of pumice, and such a compound, highly vulcanized, may be used for lithographic stones.
Patent GB-189715497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Show Cards, Window Cards, Advertisement Tablets and the like.
Inventor: WILSON SHARMAN CRAWFORD
Filed: 1897-06-29
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 15,497. Wilson, S. C. June 29. Drawings to Specification Advertising; letters.-Show cards and the like are formed of two sheets of paper &c, between which is a layer of coloured gelatine &c., the letters &c. forming the advertisement being cut in alignment out of the two sheets of paper. The lettering may be shaded and otherwise suitably ornamented, and the gelatine may be embossed.
Patent GB-189724194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Spindles of Ring-spinning Machines and Ring-doubling Machines, and in Appliances to be used with such Spindles.
Inventor: ROSSKOTHEN FERDINAND
Filed: 1897-10-20
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 24,194. Rosskothen, F. Oct. 20. Spindle apparatus. - Relates to ring spindles which may be used for spinning or doubling yarn upon ordinary ring-frame bobbins, or be provided with tubes, plugs, or cores on which may be placed paper tubes to receive the yarn. The plug or tube e is removably secured to the sleeve a or to the lower part of the spindle blade, and also, if desired, to the upper part of the spindle blade, by means of screw threads, bayonet-joints, spring catches, &c., and caps or covers are provided both for the sleeve a and the tip of the spindle, whereby these parts, when the plug e is removed, may be caused to assume the ordinary form of a ring spindle. In the forms shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the plug e is provided with a screw-threaded bush f, by which it may be secured to the sleeve a. The plug shown in Fig. 2 is of greater diameter than that shown in Fig. 1, and surrounds the sleeve a. Fig. 3 shows the metal cap g applied to the upper part of the sleeve a.
Patent GB-189724982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MCDOUGALL JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-28
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 24,982. McDougall, J. W. Oct. 28. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-A tyre cover a is made with its edges serrated so that the projections a<2> thereon interlock and thereby secure the tyre to the rim. A tongue c secured to the cover at c' may be provided, so that an inner air tube may be dispensed with. The serrations a<2> may be strengthened by ribs a<4> which fit into grooves in the wheel rim and thereby prevent creeping of the tyre. In a modification, the serra. tions are strengthened by a web uniting therewith and overlapping the joint thereof ; but they may be strengthened by thickening or other means.
Patent GB-189725727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathes.
Inventor: BROMHEAD SAMUEL SIDNEY
Filed: 1897-11-05
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 25,727. Bromhead, S. S., [Heinemann Bros.]. Nov. 5. Lathes.-Two or more lathes are mounted on the same bedplate and the parts coupled together so as to be operated simultaneously. Fig. 2 shows a plan of two hollow-spindle lathes secured on the same bedplate T. The collars or sleeves K, K<1> for operating the chucks Q, Q<1> are actuated from a handle h through the shaft u, crank arm i, links p, m, m<1>, and levers r, r'. The slides f, f<1> carrying tool-holders e, e<1> are connected by bridge-pieces b and actuated together from a hand-lever g. The turret toolholders t, t' are mounted on slides S, S' connected by a crosspiece q and moved simultaneously by a hand-lever H pivoted at d.
Patent GB-189729928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Raising, Lowering, and Brake Mechanism for Burial Apparatus and other purposes.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1897-12-17
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 29,928. Thompson, W. P., [National Burial Device Co.]. Dec. 17. Coffins, lowering; windlasses.- Fig. 1 shows a plan of the apparatus partly broken away to show the mechanism. Arranged on opposite sides of the casing A, in suitable recesses, are two shafts C and C' geared together by a cross-chain G. Upon each shaft two winding-barrels D are mounted with spiral grooves to receive the lowering-ropes. For braking the descent of the coffin, the end of the shaft C is fitted with a bevel-wheel which, through gearing M, drives a disc N' fitted with a band brake the ends of which are brought together by the rotation of a screwed shaft engaging with a nut on one end of the brake band. An adjustable stop n is placed at one end of the frame to determine the position of the coffin. The coffin is placed across the ropes H and gently lowered by means of the band brake applied by the dics J<11>. When it reaches the bottom, the ropes H are automatically disengaged by the apparatus shown in section in Fig. 11. The end of each rope is fitted with a link m. Oppositely-disposed links engage with pins U on a plate I' which fits into a recess in a plate I. As the coffin reaches the bottom the plate T striking against the ground is forced upwards, and with it the pins U, thus liberating the links m and ropes H. Each of the latter passes over a guide-pulley F working on a shaft F'. The frame A may be hinged along the middle line, to fold up for portability. The sides of the chain G are kept from rubbing together by depending plates,
Patent GB-189801286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cars.
Inventor: IDEN GEORGE
Filed: 1898-01-17
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 1286. Iden, G. Jan. 17. Motor road vehicles.-The motor and its appurtenances are mounted at A on a frame B supported on the axles through the medium of springs E and E'. The carriage body is carried at the back on springs F resting on this frame, and at the front on springs F<1> resting on the front axle. The driving-wheel axles are enclosed in sleeves to which are attached the case of the differential gear. The front swivelling steering- wheels are connected by a transverse rod L engaged by arms on a rocking shaft N, adjusted through worm gear by a steering-handle or wheel.
Patent GB-189803373-A (GB)
Title: A New Game of Skill.
Inventor: MAEERS WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-02-10
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 3373. Maeers, W. H. Feb. 10. Games played with balls and cues or mallets.- The indoor variety of the game is played on a table with a cloth M at one end, on which are marked two circles. These are covered by two circular removable enclosures A having apertures around their bases, one triangle, upon which is placed a ridged baffle B, and three spots C upon which balls are placed. Behind is placed a screen K, hinged at D, D, and D<1>, and having apertures E in the lower edge. Other balls are projected by a spring projector or cue L, the object being to cannon an opponent's ball, or to send a ball through the apertures. In the outdoor variety of the game, the marks are placed on the grass &c., and croquet mallets and balls are used.
Patent GB-189803474-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vent, Peg or Appliance to Admit Air into Barrels or other Closed Vessels.
Inventor: BRIGGS EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-11
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 3474. Briggs, E. J. Feb. 11. Vent pegs and venting.-The peg or tube A, bent as shown, is threaded at one end to facilitate insertion into the vent-hole of the cask &c., and has a ball valve E at the other end which is seated on a perforated plug D. By this arrangement, while the vent air is allowed to enter, the internal gases are not allowed to escape.
Patent GB-189808099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Treatment of Hides or Skins.
Inventor: YOUNG DAVID
Filed: 1898-04-05
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 8099. Young, D., [Vaughn Machine Co.]. April 5. Hides and skins, raw or tanned, treating.- Machine for working hides and skins, specially adapted for goat and sheep skins and the like. An operating-roll a<7>, having the usual spiral blades or knives a<8>, is mounted in self-aligning bearings in a frame a<18> pivoted at a<20>. It is pressed by springs, adjusted by hand-wheels a<51> against the work support or drum a<1>, a<2>, Fig. 8, and adjusts itself automatically to varying thicknesses of skin. A guard e covers the bladed roll, but can be thrown back when required. An emery block d' for grinding the knives is carried in a traversing holder d, Fig. 16, which slides on a bar placed above the operating-roll and is traversed by means of a sprocket chain d<22> passing over wheels operated by hand when required. The skins are fed to the work-support by the feed-bar c operated by the bar c<16> and levers c<14>, c<12>, c'‹, and c<2>. The push-bar c<20> advances at the last moment, and pushes the end of the skin over so that it can be seized between the'jaws b<1a>, b<2a> or b<1>, b<2> within the drum a<1>, a<2> as seen in Fig. 8. The movable jaw b<2a> is carried on the arm b<3a>, and is approached to the fixed jaw by the action of the fixed cam-groove b<7> on the roller b<8a>. When the radius of the camgroove increases, the roller carries the bell-crank lever b<15a> outwards, and the pressure of the spring b<21a> causes the lever b<13a> and connecting-rod b<20a> to close the jaw b<2a> against the fixed jaw b<1a>, thus gripping the skin. The jaws open to release the skin when the roller b<8a> passes into that part of the cam-groove with smaller radius. Two pairs of jaws are arranged within the drum, as seen in Fig. 8, where the jaws b<1>, b<2> are closed so as to grip the skin a<5> under treatment.
Patent GB-189821927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fastenings for Bracelets and other like Articles of Jewellery.
Inventor: COSTA MAURICE MENDES DA
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 21,927. Costa, M. M. da. Oct. 18. Jewellery fastenings; bracelets.-The invention is shown applied to a chain bracelet. The bars B C D, pivoted together at their ends, can be opened out into a straight line, to enable the bracelet to be put on, or can be closed together and fastened. The fastening consists of a bar carrying hooks E<5> at its ends and actuated by a spring coiled in the case D<3>. The hooks engage pins B<1>, C<1> on the bars B, C. When the fastening is released, springs D<5> open out the bars.
Patent GB-189901742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Casements and their Parts.
Inventor: HEATON ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 1742. Heaton, A., and Dugard, H. A. Jan. 25. Casements.-Fig. 3 shows in sectional view a casement adapted to open outwards, and Fig.6 a casement arranged to open inwards. The casement bars D, Fig. 3, are made with recesses d<3> to receive putty used for securing the glass against the ribs d<1>, and with ribs d', d<5> to prevent the passage of water past the joints. The sill bar E is formed with a channel e' for catching water of condensation, a downwardly-inclined plate e<3>, and a projecting rib e<4>, which fits over the rib d<5>, and is perforated to allow condensation water to escape. The sides and top of the frame are constructed of oars A of the section shown. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the bars and sill are reversed, and he abutment ribs j<1> for supporting the glass sheets are formed in a reverse manner on the bars near the deep flanges j<2>. By using bars of the sections indicated, a casement and frame can be constructed of three kinds of bars instead of four. The bars are made by forcing bronze or other metal blanks through dies.
Patent GB-189909182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning, Twisting, and like Machines used in the Treatment of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: ALLGOOD ANDREW COWLES
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 9182. Allgood, A. C. May 2. Ring and traveller frames.-The rod f carrying the thread-guides is mounted upon lifting-pokers d, the downward movement of which is limited by adjustable collars p. During the lower part of the traverse of the ring rail a, the rod f is stationary, but, during the upper portion of the traverse, adjustable projections m on the levers n, which operate the ordinary pokers o, engage with adjustable shoes l on the ends of the pokers d and automatically raise the thread-guides. The rod f is provided with cams or stops g, which allow of the rod being rotated to a limited extent for throwing back all the thread-guides simultaneously for doffing purposes &c. ; and each thread-guide k is carried upon the end of a short rod which is made in two parts h, i, hinged together, so that any individual thread-guide may be thrown back out of the way for piecing-up &c.
Patent GB-189910260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Purification and Heating of Feed Water for Steam Generators.
Inventor: HOCKING HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 10,260. Hocking, H. May 16. Feedwater, heating and purifying. -Relates to combined filters and heaters. In the form shown, the filter is above the heater. Water enters at h, and passes through the annular filtering- cartridge d to the pipe f, which conveys it to the bottom of the heater. Thence it rises around the steam heating-coil e to the outlet i. The pipe f prevents the heated water from entering the filter when the feed-pump is at a standstill. A bye - pass is preferably provided. In a modification, the apparatus is inverted, and in this case the pipe f may be dispensed with, the outlet being then at the top of the heating- chamber.
Patent GB-189915116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filtering Water or other Liquids for Feeding Boilers or other purposes.
Inventor: NAPIER ROBERT TWENTYMAN
Filed: 1899-07-22
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 15,116. Napier, R. T. July 22. Feedwater, purifying, filters for. The filtering-medium consists of a long conical bag G of woven fabric, folded alternately inwards and outwards over a series of concentric conical suppotting-shells H of wire gauze or perforated metal. The shells are held between gratings J, K secured by nuts on a central rod L. The edge of the upper grating is pressed against a flange on the outer casing, to make joint therewith by means of a screw V in the cover.
Patent GB-189917185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Frames.
Inventor: PEDERSEN MIKAEL
Filed: 1899-08-24
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 17,185. Pedersen, M. Aug. 24. Frames; heads.-Relates to the form of frame described in Specification No. 18,371, A.D. 1893, and consists mainly of an arrangement to allow the cycle to be used by a lady. The construction of the frame will be seen by reference to Fig. 1. The saddle k is mounted between two pairs of stays o and j, held in position by wires p and q, and the frame bars n are arranged lower than in the gentleman's machine. The handle-bar may be mounted on a stem s, Fig. 2, fitting in a socket r, carried by the forks. A lug m<1> on the socket is connected by a pin t with the frame m, or the frame may carry a ring encircling the socket, ball bearings being interposed between the ring and a lug on the socket.
Patent GB-189923824-A (GB)
Title: Improved Siphon Vessel for Beer and the like.
Inventor: HEINEMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1899-11-29
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,824. Heinemann, A. Nov. 29. Siphon vessels; beer, preserving.-Relates to a siphon vessel for containing beer and the like. The vessel has a lid which may be tightly closed, and is provided at the bottom with a chamber e to which carbonic-acid gas is supplied, and the gas, after passing through a reducing-valve g, passes through a passage or pipe k, which may be formed in the vessel itself, to the space above the beer, which is thereby preserved from contact with air. When the cock is opened, the gas forces out the beer through a passage l leading to the cock and formed in the vessel itself. Sufficient gas is provided to force out all the beer in the vessel.
Patent GB-190000910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of Compressed Gas.
Inventor: KNAPP WENZL
Filed: 1900-01-15
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 910. Knapp, W., and Steilberg, R. Jan. 15. Distribution, increasing pressure locally in. - The apparatus described in Specification No. 16,618, A.D. 1899, for compressing illuminating-gas, is improved by placing a non-return valvej in the delivery pipe h of the pump c leading to the reservoir ; and by placing the fulcrum of the lever o between the suctionvalve spindle q and its operating-rod, so as to lift the valve p when the gas reservoir is full.
Patent GB-190000941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frictional Brakes for the Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BARR ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-01-16
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 941. Barr, A. Jan. 16. Brakes.-Fig. 1 shows a plan. By turning the shaft A<4> the cam A<3>, chain A<2>, and-link A<1> slide the guided bar A, which is attached to the crossbeam, not shown, carrying the brake blocks. When the bar A has moved in the direction necessary to apply the brakes, the block D prevents it from returning by holding it against the guide-bracket B by means of the pivoted lever C. On pulling the cord E, the bar A is unlocked and springs, not shown, cause the brake blocks to be taken from the wheels.
Patent GB-190002394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gaiters or Coverings for the Leg.
Inventor: REYNOLDS HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 2394. Reynolds, H. W., and Pakeman, J. H. Feb. 6. Leggings and gaiters.-Relates to that class of leggings or gaiters, the edges of which overlap, and which are secured by straps wound helically round them. Fig. 1 is a front view, and Fig. 2 a rear view, of one form of gaiter. The fastening is effected by a short strap b fixed to the outer flap of the gaiter a and engaging with a buckle c on one end of a strap d, the other end of which is fixed to the back of the gaiter. A second strap e is also fixed to the back of the gaiter, and its fixed end abuts against the end of the strap d. The strap e is preferably fixed to the outer flap of the gaiter at e<1>, and engages with a buckle f on a strap g. The straps g, h are arranged similarly to the straps d, e, and the strap h engages with a buckle j on a short strap k, which is fixed at one end to the upper edge of the gaiter. The abutting-ends of the straps at the back of the gaiter are covered by loops l. The straps d, e may be made in one piece, and so also may the straps g, h. In a modification, the buckle c and strap d are dispensed with, and the strap b is lengthened and wound round the gaiter to engage with the buckle f, which may be a short strap, and in this case the straps g, h are replaced by a single strap. These leggings or gaiters may form the tops of boots.
Patent GB-190005378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Horse-shoes.
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 5378. Lake, H. H., [Budd Doble Tyre Co.]. March 21. [Materials for indiarubber; leather; pads or cushions for preventing slipping; upper and lower shoes; calks.- Blocks 5 of rubber or leather &c. are fixed to the shoe 1 by a wire or wires 7 which pass through metal blocks or calks 8, 9, 10 riveted to the shoe. The blocks 10 may be replaced by the ordinary heel calks, and the blocks 9 may be dispensed with, the wires being fixed directly to the toe calk 4. A block of rubber &c. may replace the toe calk, and strengthening-clips may be arranged at 12. The rubber and metal blocks may form a separate attachment or lower shoe for use with ordinary shoes. Fig. 12 shows a modification, in which the rubber blocks 130 are fixed to the metal blocks 110 by means of transverse pins 170. A layer of wire gauze &c. 140 may be employed to prevent the wire or the pins 170 from tearing out.
Patent GB-190011836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Driving Gear.
Inventor: CHENIVESSE MARIUS
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 11,836. Chenivesse, M. Jan. 5, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Driving-gear for screw propellers.-The bevelwheel k, the shaft of which may be geared to that of a screw propeller, gears with two wheels j, p mounted loosely on the vertical shaft b. On the bosses of each of these wheels are secured two ratchet - wheels having oppositely-directed teeth. A frame g, adapted to be worked to and fro by hand or otherwise, is mounted on the shaft outside the wheels, and carries on a rod t a set of spring-pressed pawls, one for each ratchet-wheel. Two only of the pawls are in engagement at one time, the others being held out of gear by devices such as shown, so that the oscillatory movement of the frame imparts a continuous rotary motion to the wheel k, in one direction or the other, according to which pair of pawls is in gear.
Patent GB-190013219-A (GB)
Title: Improved Curling Pin.
Inventor: MACDONALD NORA
Filed: 1900-07-23
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 13,219. Macdonald, N. July 23. Hair-curling appliances.- Curling- pins are made with double side bars e between which hair &c. is held to hide them when in use.
Patent GB-190102557-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Controlling and Automatically Ringing any Number of Electric Bells.
Inventor: ISAAC GEORGE
Filed: 1901-02-06
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 2557. Isaac, G. Feb. 6. Signals, time-alarm.-Bars A being permanently wired to half hour or quarter hour contacts on a clock dial, electric bells are put into circuit with any one of them by means of cords E with numbered hooks, plugs, or buttons B, and the circuit is completed by a cam J in the train of the striking mechanism. In case of fire, all the time-alarm bells of a building may be rung by rotating a switch M.
Patent GB-190102975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Connecting Filters, Pipes, and the like to Taps.
Inventor: DEWHURST JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-12
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 2975. Dewhurst, J. Feb. 12. Taps and pipes, connecting; couplings, disconnectible; clip and sleevejoints.-The filtering-nuzzle b, or the pipe &c. which is to be connected to the tap, screws into a ring c, and makes joint with a flange d' of a rubber sleeve secured to the tap by a clip f. The clip may have a flange engaging the flange c<1> of the ring c ; or the rubber sleeve may have a second flange at its upper end to keep the clip in place. The clip may be made in two parts hinged together, or from a single piece of springy metal. The Provisional Specification describes the following modifications :-The nozzle b may be screwed or otherwise fitted on to the clip. The clip may be tightened by a conical screwed collar, which, further, may be divided and tightened by a screw like the clip f in Fig. 3. Internal pins in the outer collar may press on the rubber sleeve through slots in the clip; or a gripping-spring may be placed in a slot in the clip.
Patent GB-190111599-A (GB)
Title: A New Apparatus for Locomotion
Inventor: MOROVICZA STEFAN VON HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-06-06
Granted: 1902-07-05
Abstract: 11,599. Heinrich, S. von. June 6. L o comotives.- Comprises a new apparatus for locomotion or for changing the places of bodies, "the " effects of which " theoretically only are to be divined "but practically " were tried and " verified by the inventor both in respect of changing the place of persons trying ex- " periments with the apparatus and on a ship." The apparatus is characterized by two staffs a band c a d united together so as to be capable of turning, and kept together by a string. One of these, c a d, is pivoted at d on a board 1, 2, 3, 4, which is secured to the body K which is to be moved. The locomotive effect in the direction R is produced by making a succession of very small alterations of the angle and either by pressure at the points c and b, or somewhere between these points and the point a, or by drawing the point b towards the body K.