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Patent GB-189819789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Connected with Pneumatic Tyres for Wheels.
Inventor: KULLBERG AXEL EDUARD
Filed: 1898-09-17
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 19,789. Kullberg, A. E. Sept. 17. Wheels with aircompressing appliances; tyres, pneumatic; hubs.- Means for automatically inflating a pneumatic tyre by the motion of the vehicle are shown in partial circumferential section in Fig. 1. Within the air tube A is formed a separate air chamber C, into which air is drawn from the external atmosphere through a non-return valve E, and from which air is forced into the air tube A through a second non-return valve D, when the air chamber C comes into contact with the ground. The tension of a safety-valve G is so regulated as to allow the air to pass through this valve instead of through the valve D when the tyre is fully inflated. In the modification shown in crosssection in Fig. 2, the air chamber C, which may be bellows-shaped, lies alongside the air tube A. Fig. 5 shows a further modification, in which the air chamber is replaced by a pump C, of which the piston p is operated by a clamp t. According to the Provisional Specification, the piston may be operated from an eccentric on the wheel axle, and the pump may be inside the hub. The safety-valve may have an alarm.
Patent GB-189901288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Boring Rock and like Hard Substances.
Inventor: TAYLOR ALEXANDER REID
Filed: 1899-01-19
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 1288. Taylor, A. R. Jan. 19. Rock drills, rotary. The feed-screw A works in the barrel B, which is internally threaded to form the nut. A socket a for the tool and a ratchetwheel C are mounted on the screw, and the ratchet lever is forked to embrace the wheel. A nipple or stud b on the barrel engages in one of the indents formed on a plate secured on a prop.
Patent GB-189906135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: O'NEILL RICHARD JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 6135. O'Neill, R. J. Aug. 22, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Metal plates. - The plates subjected to the heat of the fire in a steam boiler are dished between the stay-holes as shown, the convexities pointing inward.
Patent GB-189908760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches.
Inventor: CHISHOLM WILLIAM VALENTINE
Filed: 1899-04-26
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 8760. Chisholm, W. V., Kirk, R. D., and Chisholm, W. April 26. Wrenches.-The lower jaw 3 is adjusted by rotating the rod 5, which is journalled in the stem 1 or handle 15 and has either a screw 8 to engage a nut fixed to the jaw 3 or a worm 16 to engage a rack 18 fixed to that jaw. The rod 5 is rotated by drawing a nut along it, the rod being spirally grooved to engage the nut, which may be fixed to the handle 12, or separate as shown at 19.
Patent GB-189910890-A (GB)
Title: Detachable Carrying Brackets for Bicycles.
Inventor: BULEY THOMAS MCPHERSON
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,890. Buley, T. M., and Wagg, W. W. May 24. Luggage-carriers for bicycles. A curved wire frame U, Fig. 4, of the shape shown, is fitted on the handle-bar so that the part c encircles the stem, while the arms c', c<2> pass round and over the bar. Hooks c<3> serve to connect the frame to a bag as shown in Fig. 2, or may be fitted with straps D, Fig. 4, for carrying a parcel. The base of the frame is covered with leather, rubber, &c., and is fitted with a flap c<5> to protect the handle-bar from abrasion.
Patent GB-189911028-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lasts, Trees and the like for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: ROESER WILHELM
Filed: 1899-05-26
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 11,028. Roeser, W. May 26. Lasts; trees.-These are made of aluminium.
Patent GB-189915734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fireproofing and Heat and Sound Insulating Compounds and Method of Producing the same.
Inventor: RUEFF EMIL
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 15,734. Rueff, E. Aug. 1. Magnesium carbonates.-In the manufacture of fireproof and non-conducting compositions, calcined magnesite is converted into what is called an "alkaline magnesite" by mixture with water and limited aÙration with carbonic-acid gas.
Patent GB-189921899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pocket-handkerchiefs.
Inventor: OLLECH HERMANN VON
Filed: 1899-11-01
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 21,899. Ollech, H. von. Nov. 1. Pocket-handkerchiefs are made of paper or like material, and may be variously ornamented and impregnated with scent or with aromatic curative materials.
Patent GB-189922320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Mechanism for Record Strips.
Filed: 1899-11-08
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 22,320. Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co. and Wayne, M. J. Nov. 8. Driving - mechanism for record strips scales. -The strip G is led from a roll G<1> in a trough, over a guideroller E, where it is pressed u p o n by a pivoted plate F, and between two rollers D, B. The roller B is driven by clockwork, and has a series of points B<1> to which a groove in the roller D corresponds, and which prick a time scale on the strip. The guideroller E has flanges at its ends, one of which is loose and pressed by a spring towards the other. so as to hold the strip against it and allow for variations of width.
Patent GB-190004873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bag-filters.
Inventor: SCHEIBLER FRITZ
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 4873. Scheibler, F. March 14. Bag filters; connections, joints for.-The bag and its supporting-frame are hung by means of a hook b and rail d, or by a chain or otherwise, from a point above the discharge pipe f, whereby the weight of the bag and frame exerts a lateral tightening-pressure on the packing g placed round the pipe f, between the wall of the casing and the discharge end of the frame. This pressure may be varied by means of an adjustable support. The bag frame consists of a grating the bars i of which are of cross-shaped sectiun, or twisted metal strips, or wires coiled round each other, or wire spirals. The area of contact between bag and frame is thus reduced.
Patent GB-190010664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Blinds and the Means of Drawing same Down and Letting same Up.
Inventor: ORR MARK SYDNEY
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 10,664. Orr, M. S. June 12. Window b l i n d s.- Instead of fixing the cord to the c e n t r e of the bottom rod D, as usual, it is connected to the two ends as shown.
Patent GB-190019372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Driving Chains.
Inventor: RENOLD HANS
Filed: 1900-10-30
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 19,372. Renold, H. Oct. 30. Driving - chains.- Relates to chains of the type described in Specification No. 24,346, A.D. 1895. The links are provided with bushes, which may project on both sides of the links. The inner links may be arranged in pairs on the bushes, close together, or with a space between ; o r they may be arranged, as shown in Fig. 5, so as to distribute the wear on the teeth of the wheels. The outer links are made thicker than the others, and are recessed to receive washers in which the pin ends are upset.
Patent GB-190100054-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Altering the Buoyancy of Boats and other Vessels.
Inventor: RICHENS JOHN MIRON
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 54. Richens, J. M. Jan. 1. Buoyancy, increasing; roll i n g, preventing.-A series of inflatable tubes are placed, lengthwise, outside the hull of a boat or other vessel. Should the vessel spring a leak, these tubes are inflated to increase her buoyancy. The draught of the vessel can be varied at any time by inflating or deflating these tubes. In the case of large vessels, the tubes may be in sections for convenience of repair. They may be inflated singly, or together, by connecting them with a compartment into which air is pumped. As shown in Fig. 3, the tubes are separated by wooden ribs, protected by metal strips. The curved form of these ribs reduces rolling. The tubes above the water may be of wood or metal, and may be used as storage reservoirs from which the others are inflated.
Patent GB-190101213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Displaying Collars, Cuffs, Shirt-fronts, and the like, in Shop-windows Show-rooms or Analogous Places
Inventor: HERITAGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 1213. Heritage, W., [trading as Heritage & Thompson]. Jan. 18. Displaying.-Collars, cuffs, shirt fronts, and the like are displayed by means of clips, clamps, or brackets, such as those shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3. The arrangement shown in Fig. 1, which is adapted to hold a collar, consists of a bar a having a loop a<1> for attachment to a standard, and loops b, c to receive the collar, these being fitted with studs e which engage in the buttonholes of the collar to hold it in place. Projecting from the bar a are arms d having loops d' to engage with the collar. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, to hold a shirt front, there depends a bar g having loops g<1> in which engages a stud h, which also passes through the buttonhole of the shirt front. The modification shown in Fig. 3, which is adapted for a cuff, has brackets arranged as shown, a screw l serving to secure it to a standard.
Patent GB-190104896-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Scenic Device for Stage Performances
Inventor: MIEHLE WILLIAM FREDERICK HEELE
Filed: 1901-03-07
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 4896. Miehle, W. F. H. March 7. Theatrical appliances.-The hands b, b<1> of a property or stage clock are moved in opposite directions to the top of the dial by cords f, f<1> and arms d, d<1> when a cue or command of " hands up," or the like, is given. The cords are crossed and carried through guides to the wings or other part of the stage.
Patent GB-190106763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: ANDREWS EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 6763. Andrews, E. J. April 1. Tobacco pipes.-The bowl a of the pipe is preferably cylindrical, and is fitted with a cap d which is adapted to fit on either the upper or lower end. The cap is connected to the bowl by a screw as shown, by hooks and a spring catch, or by a bayonet joint. If the cap is removed from the bottom of the bowl to the top, as indicated in dotted lines, a fresh charge of tobacco may be introduced below the burning charge.
Patent GB-190107378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves or Kitchen Ranges.
Inventor: LEGGE WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1901-04-10
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 7378. Legge, W. G. April 10. Cooking stoves and ranges.-Relates to a cooking- range in which the fire is open at the top. The sides of the grate a have openings d, d<1>, f, f<1>, leading to flues b<1>, c<1>, which pass around the boiler b and oven c. The products of combustion pass away partly by the flues g, g<1>, which are provided with dampers h, h', while some pass directly up the centre flues a'. A blower i fits into two side grooves in the jambs, and a sliding drawplate j is arranged beneath the grate for supporting a Dutch oven or other article.
Patent GB-190107917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smallware Looms.
Inventor: BURGESS THOMAS
Filed: 1901-04-17
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 7917. Burgess, T., Renshaw, L. H., and Burgess, J. J., [trading as Renshaw, Burgess, &Co.]. April 17. Loom picking - mechanism ; take - up motions; shedding-motions; swivel looms.-The shuttles of looms for weaving flat or tubular girths, hose piping, belting, and similar articles are actuated by means of a rack B, gearing with a pinion A, Fig. 4, which is adjustably mounted upon the batten G. A sprocket chain D passes over a wheel A<1>, carried by the pin of the wheel A, and beneath two rollers h, mounted on the lower part of the lay near the lay-shaft H ; the ends of the chain D are adjustably attached to oscillatory segmental levers E, E', which are actuated by means of treadle-levers F, F<1> and cams f, f<1>. The take-up rollers M and cloth rollers M<1>, Fig. 1, are driven by means of worm-wheels m' and worms m, which are mounted upon the shafts n<2> of ratchet-wheels n, actuated by pawls n<1>. These pawls are carried by levers n<3>, connected to a sliding bar N, to which motion is transmitted from the shaft H by means of an adjustable link o', levers O<2>, O<1>, mounted on a shaft o, and a link o' connected to an arm O on the shaft H. The healds are connected by chains s<2> to segmental levers S, S', mounted on shafts s, which are oscillated by means of levers T, T' connected to oscillatory levers t<3> by adjustable rods t' ; motion is transmitted to these rods from a countershaft w, by means of cams W, treadlelevers U, and rods u. The lower staves of the healds are connected in the usual way to two levers P, P', provided with springs p<1> for effeeting the return movement of the healds.
Patent GB-190115500-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy Waggon or Cart applicable as a Means for Advertising.
Inventor: BIRTWELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-07-31
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 15,500. Birtwell, W., Hargreaves, H., and Hargreaves, G. July 31. Kinetoscopes, toy. Relates to toy vehicles, and to vehicles for advertising. The wheels C of a toy cart or wagon are arranged to drive frictionally discs G on which are mounted toy figures, pictures, or receptacles for sand &c. The cart is drawn by an arm K, and is sometimes fitted with a model horse or cyclist in front. The vehicle may be arranged to run on rails and may be propelled by clockwork &c. When pictures are used, they may be arranged to give a zoetropic effect. For advertising purposes, a vehicle is constructed on a larger scale to be drawn by a horse, a motor, or manual power, the advertisements being mounted on the rotating discs G.
Patent GB-190115651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode and Means for Drying Hops.
Inventor: JONES DAVID
Filed: 1901-08-02
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 15,651. Jones, D., Jones, E., Jones, D., and Jones, J., [trading as Jones Bro .]. Aug. 2. Drying-kilns.-In order to prevent contamination with arsenic &c., a hop-drying kiln is constructed with two similar adjoining chambers K, into which air, heated in a suitable separate heater H, can be directed in turn by adjusting a door M which separates the hot-air entrances. The hops are placed on horsehair or similar cloths, which cover the openwork floor k<2>, and the roof k<3> is louvred or suitably ventilated. The door may be placed so that both chambers are heated together, or each chamber may have a separate heater.
Patent GB-190120295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Covering of Meat and in the Freezing, Protecting for Transport, and Defreezing of said Meat
Inventor: PARROTT EDWARD MILTON
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 20,295. Parrott, E. M. Oct. 10. Preserving meat.-Relates to preserving meat by chilling or freezing. The whole or only the delicate parts of the meat is or are covered by a layer or layers of absorbent paper. It is then encased in a cylindrical cover of Turkish towelling or other absorbent or spongy material, which is closed at its ends by draw-strings or by tying strings round the outside. The moisture absorbed by the coverings freezes during the cooling of the meat, and serves to protect the meat from the action of air and from damage caused by any temporary rise of temperature during transit. The meat is thawed by suspending it from rotating hooks in a current of dry sterilized air, which removes the moisture from the covers &c. During this operation the cover may be replaced by a dry one.
Patent GB-190200068-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sheet Material applicable for Covering the Couch Rolls and other parts of Paper Making Machines, the Manufacture of Belts for Supporting Fourdrinier Wires, and for other purposes.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 68. Harrison, G., [Parker, H.]. Jan. 1. Paper machines; cylinders or drums.-Relates to a sheet material suitable for covering couch rolls &c., the manufacture of belts for supporting Fourdrinier wires, and for other purposes. A sheet cf metal perforated with apertures or formed of interlaced wires, and also one or more sheets of canvas, are embedded in one or more layers of india-rubber, which are also perforated with apertures passing through the apertures in the metal, the apertures in the india-rubber being flared outwards at one end and provided with metal eyelets and curved metal washers at their expanded ends. In Figs. 1 and 2, the interlaced wires c are embedded between two layers a, b of hard and soft rubber respectively. The metal plate employed is preferably aluminium bronze, and it may be electroplated with lead &c. The embedded metal and fabric may be dispensed with, and a sheet of hard rubber, perforated as shown, may be used. Figs. 8 and 9 show a plate b<3> of perforated metal and a sheet of canvas c<3> embedded in soft rubber a<3>, the perforations in the rubber being provided with eyelets d' and dished washers or collars e<3>. The dished collars e<3> may be omitted and the apertures in the rubber may be made without the flaring ends.
Patent GB-190201556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Safety Valve Apparatus.
Inventor: GULLAND CHARLES
Filed: 1902-01-20
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 1556. Gulland, C. Jan. 20. Valves closing with rush of fluid for isolating steam generators in a range of boilers. The seat d has a central cup - shaped projection e entering a corresponding recess g in the valve f, and prevents noise by cushioning the falling valve. A hand-wheel spindle H may be lowered to close the valve positively.
Patent GB-190208438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Return Steam Traps.
Inventor: RICHARDSON ROBERT
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 8438. Richardson, R., and Matheson, F. April 11. Steam traps.-Relates to return steam traps in which steam admission and exhaust valves, such as are described as applied to feedwater regulators in Specification No. 2735, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Steam generators], are operated simultaneously by a float. The float C is connected by the lever F with the steam-admission valve G and the exhaust valve G. The steam inlet g is closed by downward movement of the valve G, while the outlet h to the atmosphere is open when the steam inlet is closed, and vice versÔ. An indicator lever J is attached to the outlet valve H. In a modified trap the float is of the open bucket type and is counterbalanced, both valves G, H are on a common axis or spindle, and the lever connecting the valve spindle with the float rod is pivoted on an adjustable centre formed by an adjustable ball in a cylindrical socket.
Patent GB-190209147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Knife Cleaning Machines.
Inventor: WARREN JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-04-19
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 9147. Warren, J. April 19. Knives, cleaning.-Three cleaning-discs B, C, D are carried in a casing G on a rotary shaft A, the distance between the discs being adjusted by turning nuts E, F. Double supports H<3>, 1<3> on the casing G enable two rows of knives to be cleaned at the same time.
Patent GB-190218760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Watches and other Timepieces.
Inventor: DIDISHEIM CHARLES
Filed: 1902-08-26
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 18,760. Didisheim, C. Aug. 26. Clocks and watches combined with memorandum tablets.-The dial B of a watch, alarm clock, or other timepiece reduced in size is surrounded by a margin S of roughened or matted enamel, on which memoranda may be written, slight rims c, c<1> preventing obliteration by contact with a pocket. A tablet to be written on may be placed on the bottom of the case, or on the dome, or may be arranged in any other manner. Enamel may be replaced by roughened celluloid, slate, porcelain, glass, or any other suitable material. Domes bearing memorandum tablets may be hinged or fitted by a catch, so as to be detachable.
Patent GB-190223548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters.
Inventor: OSTER VALENTINE
Filed: 1902-10-28
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 23,548. Oster, V. Oct. 28, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Domestic &c. filt e r s ; cleansing.- Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation, and Fig. 3 a plan, with the cover removed, of a domestic filter. The filter consists of a muddy-water tank 20 and a clearwater tank 21 mounted side by side and on the same level; or a single partitioned tank may be used. Strainers 22 in the form of bottles or jugs are placed in the tank 20, and are attached at their upper ends to siphons 23 passing through the walls of the tanks and terminating at the bottom of the tank 21. The strainers are made of a mixture of ordinary yellow or brick clay, potters' clay, and hard-wood charcoal. The clay is washed, dried, ground, and sifted, and then mixed with the finely-ground charcoal ; the mixture is treated with water and left to dry until it is thick enough to work, when it is made into tubes, bottles, jugs, plates, or other shape in which it may be used as a filtering-media, after which it is fired. The water to be filtered is admitted through a pipe 24 at the upper part of the tank 20, and the filtered water passes through the siphons into the tank 21, from which it escapes by the outlet pipe 28, traps 29 preventing the entry of air into the siphons. The inlet pipe is provided with a float valve 25, and an overflow pipe 27 is fitted at the top of the tank 20. The siphon connection consists of a flexible tube 32 fitted into a cork in the neck of the strainer and connected to the tube 39 in the tank 21 by a nipple and union, with washers inside and between the tanks. A small tube 45 is screwed into the lower end of the tube 39, so that the discharge end of the siphon is smaller than the supply end ; also the tube 39 is smaller than the tube 32. Small pipes 43 serving as air vents are screwed into the tubes 39, and are closed by removable caps 44. Perforations in the cover 30 allow air to enter the tank, and are covered by wire cloth 47 to exclude dust. The branch pipes 49 of aT-piece 48 extending downwards from the float valve 25, are provided with sprinklers 50 mounted directly over the strainers, so that when the valve opens the water falls upon the strainers, and cleanses them. An outlet 26 at the bottom of the tank 20 allows the mud &c. to be drawn off. Several strainers may be placed on a grate near the bottom of the tank 20, and the outlet attached to the centre of the bottom of the tank. The filter is supported on a platform carried by a hanger attached to a wall ; the outer end of the platform is connected by tierods to a hanger at a higher level, and wires from the upper ends of this hanger are passed round the tank to prevent it from falling over. The hangers are provided with a number of screwed holes so that they can be readily attached to any wall. A large number of the filters may be assembled, as required, for a city waterworks, the inlet and outlet pipes being placed in the foundation.