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Patent GB-189713618-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Umbrellas, Sunshades, and the like.
Inventor: SCHAEFER FREDRICK
Filed: 1897-06-02
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 13,618. Schaefer, F., and Schaefer, A. June 2. Joints; runners; top-notches.-The top-notch 2 of an umbrella, sunshade, umbrella tent, &c. has an annular flange or ring 4, slit, as shown in Fig. 2, to receive the necks of T-headed ribs, which are secured by bending over the tongues 6. Any rib may be easily removed by bending up one tongue. The runner may be similarly constructed.
Patent GB-189713904-A (GB)
Title: Improved Photographic Objective.
Inventor: GOERZ CARL PAUL
Filed: 1897-06-05
Granted: 1897-08-07
Abstract: 13,904. Goerz, C. P., and H÷egh, E. von. June 5. Lenses.-Relates to a photographic objective made up of five cemented lenses, in which a biconvex lens 2 of high refraction and a positive lens 4 of medium refraction are cemented between three negative lenses, of which the two first 1 and 3 are of very low refractive power, but the last one 5 of the very highest refractive power. The chief object is to correct astigmatism. The three negative lenses 1, 3, 5 are made to enclose the two positive lenses 2 and 4, to secure and maintain all the lenses in a central position. Numbers 1À51, 1À61, 1À52, 1À54, 1À61 marked on the component lenses indicate their refractive indices.
Patent GB-189715275-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Indicating the Depth at which Liquids stand in Vessels out of sight, irrespective of the relative horizontal position of such Vessels to the Indicating Apparatus.
Inventor: MURPHY LEONARD
Filed: 1897-06-26
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 15,275. Murphy, L. June 26. Water-level indicators.-A U-tube gauge R has it two legs connected by pipes P, B with the bottom and. top of the boiler A respectively. Air is forced in through the tube C by a pump or compressor until it begins to bubble through the liquid ; the gauge then indicates the level of the water.
Patent GB-189719803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moving Ways for Transporting Persons and Goods.
Inventor: HALLE JACQUES
Filed: 1897-08-27
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 19,803. HallÚ, J. Aug. 27. Elevators.-Inclined leather bands, suitably supported and continuously moved, are employed in place of stairs for the transport of persons and goods from one floor or level to another. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of an arrangement for raising persons or goods from the floor N to the higher floor E. C, C' is a band, which is composed of thin strips of leather sewn side by side and end to end so as to break joint, and which passes over a higher driven pulley D and a lower one D<1> provided with stenting-gear. The working portion C of the belt is supported on rollers B, B, carried by the inclined beams A, A' shown in Fig. 5, which is a cross-section of Fig. 1 to a larger scale. A hand-rail F moves round pulleys G and G' and along a fixed bar H at a corresponding rate to the band C. The pulley G is driven from the shaft carrying the pulley D. The bar H is supported on rods b between which are fixed glazed panels d, d. The band C is narrower than the passage-way, the spaces between the band and the sides of the passage being closed by inclined plinths c, c'. The pulleys G and G<1> are enclosed, as shown, by casings g and g<1>, the latter being provided with fixed curved pieces K which raise the bands off the hand-rails at the top of the passage-way. The descending way may be placed in line with or alongside the rising way.
Patent GB-189720808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Medicinal Plasters.
Inventor: BROMHEAD SAMUEL SIDNEY
Filed: 1897-09-10
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 20,808. Bromhead, S. S., [Chemische Fabrik in Helfenburg and Dieterich, E.]. Sept. 10. Plasters.-The adhesive material is laid upon a band or sheet of woven fabric in narrow strips or layers, so that portions may be readily torn or cut off when required. The strips may be either straight or sinuous as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189722512-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Sanitary Earthenware Pipes.
Inventor: COTTRILL WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-01
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 22,512. Cottrill, W. Oct. 1. Spigot-and-socket joints.-The spigot b and socket c are screwed together as shown.
Patent GB-189722518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producers.
Inventor: HISLOP GEORGE ROBERTSON
Filed: 1897-10-01
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 22,518. Hislop, G. R. Oct. 1. G a s - producers. - The bottom is formed with a narrow solid hearth B and inclined gratings C extending to the walls A'. The bars may be in two or more parts connected together by clips I, Fig. 6, which engage with projections c<1> on the bars, and with the supporting-brackets D. The chambers under the grates are closed by airtight doors, fitted with adjustable grids connected to a blower for forcing in air and steam.
Patent GB-189725515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instantaneous Water Heaters (Geysers) and Automatic Valves for the same.
Inventor: BARRALET THOMAS EUSTACE
Filed: 1897-11-03
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 25,515. Barralet, T. E. Nov. 3. Water-heaters, gas.-An annular water-jacketed casing d, d<1>, provided with a gas burner m, has a number of annular water casings g, communicating with a central boiler h by channels e, e<1>. Water enters the casing d by a perforated pipe c, and is delivered into the casings g in a circumferential direction by curved pipes c', so that the water exerts a scouring action on the walls enclosing it. The hot gases from the burner circulate around the casings and heat the water contained therein, afterwards escaping by a suitable outlet pipe. The casings have bevelled tops, so that steam forming therein tends to collect and escape at the highest point, while the hot water is drawn off by a pipe j. The gas valve t, Fig. 5, and water valve bare secured upon a stem k, and are separated by a flexible diaphragm r. Water admitted by an opening a tends to lift the valve b, thereby affording a passage for the gas entering by an inlet k to pass to the burner supply pipe l,
Patent GB-189730230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft Tugs for Harness.
Inventor: HILL COMRIE TURNER
Filed: 1897-12-21
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 30,230. Hill, C. T. Dec. 21. Tugs, shaft. - The metal shaft tug A, formed with or attached to loops C, C<1>, has its edges bent round to fit recesses in the india-rubber, leather, or other lining B, or the latter may have bifurcated edges to receive the respective edges of the shafting. The strap E engages with the projection D on the tug A and has a spring plate F, and all of these are secured by the screw D<1>.
Patent GB-189730534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Bicycles.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1897-12-24
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 30,534. Imray, O., [Smith, W. D.]. Dec. 24. Driving-mechanism for bicycles. Treadle-levers 5, Fig. 11, are pivoted, as shown separately in Fig. 9, on pivots 6 secured to the bottom bracket. The levers slide on thimbles 11, grooves 10 in the levers engaging lugs on the thimbles 11. Dust-caps 13 and washers 12 secure them in position. Pins formed on the levers 5 engage circular slots 15 formed in the bottom bracket and limit the movement of the levers. Pivoted to the rear arm of each lever is a rod 16, Fig. 11, carrying a pulley 17, as shown. Round the latter is a cord 19, one end of which is secured either to the chain stay at 20, or to the cord itself as in the Figure. The other end encircles a drum 21 which is connected by a clutch to the driving-wheel. This clutch is shown separately in Figs. 7 and 8, and comprises a flange 22 formed on the drum 21 in which are carried, in eccentric grooves 23, rollers 24. These, during forward motion, grip a flange 25 formed on the driving-wheel. A spring 27 restores the drum 21 to its original position. A second spring, secured to the bottom bracket, lifts the levers when the pressure is removed. The speed ratio of the gear can be altered by moving the lever 16 into the position shown in dotted lines, Fig. 11, or by connecting the front end of the cord 19 to the frame at 20, or by pivoting the pulley 17 in either of a series of holes 35 formed in the rod 16, or by pivoting the arm 16 in either of the holes 34 formed in the treadle-lever. In a modification, means are provided for readily disconnecting the end of the cord 19 from the frame, thereby reducing the speed to a half. A further modification is described in which the pulleys 17 are carried by cranks which describe complete circles, the other arrangements being similar to those in the first modification.
Patent GB-189800379-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Variable Speed Driving Gear for Cycles and other Machines.
Inventor: BEVIS ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-06
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 379. Bevis, A. W. Jan. 6. Variable-speed gearing for bicycles &c. The elliptical wheel A, loosely mounted upon the axle C, gears with a corresponding wheel G mounted upon a stud H on the crank I. The chain-wheel L, which may be mounted upon rollers R carried by a spider formed on the crank, is formed with an internal ring of teeth K with which gears a pinion J in one with the wheel G and formed on its face with ratchet teeth adapted to engage with a spring-pin or pawl M on the crank, which is thus free to over-run the gearing. When the wheel A is free, the gearing is inoperative and the chainwheel rotates with the crank. When it is locked by a pin F engaging its flange B, or otherwise, the chain-wheel rotates at an increased speed and at a periodically-varying velocity ratio. By locking the wheel when one of the cranks is at the top of its stroke, the crank is caused to act with the greatest advantage.
Patent GB-189803240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Roller Blind Shutter Cases or Frames, and in the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: THORNTON JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1898-02-09
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 3240. Thornton, J. E. Feb. 9. Shutters.-Relates to the design and construction of an aluminium case for blind shutters. The case is made up of two halves A and B, preferably stamped out of sheet aluminium. Theaperture c fits on the lens tube, and the rollers of the blind are fitted in the lateral compartments. The aluminium plates are ornamented by the sand blast, or polished or lacquered, or otherwise treated.
Patent GB-189803812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Button Attaching Implements.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-02-15
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 3812. Thompson, W. P., [McKenney Button Fastening Co.]. Feb. 15. Pliers for setting pronged fasteners, for attaching buttons or hooks and eyes, or for uniting straps, are constructed as shown. Handles A, Bare pivoted together at b and held apart by a spring B<2>. The'lower handle B is linked to a die-rod C which slides in the upper part A<2> of the upper handle A. A button to be secured by a pronged fastener driven through it is placed over one of several slots made in the edge of a quadrantal plate E<2>, which is pivoted at e and held adjustably on a support E by a spring pin e<3> entering a corresponding notch in it. A spring secured upon the plate E<2> above a countersunk slot serves to hold the shanks of buttons having them. The support E is carried by two sliding rods and a spring D' on the part A'. The lower jaw A<1> is recessed to carry a support A<3> for the fastener ; two clamping-plates pivoted on the sides of the jaw A' overlap it as described in Specification No. 28,241, A.D. 1897. Two longer plates H slide on projections on the clamping-plates, and are normally held up by a spring h<3> to cover the points of the fastener. The die A<3> and die rod C may be replaced by others. The lower handle B is hollow and provided with a spring-held pivoted gate Q<1> so that spare parts may be kept in it. In modifications, the plate E<2> is carried by a vertical bolt pressed down by a spring in the support E. The bolt-head is toothed to engage teeth on the support E, to hold the plate E<2> in any desired position. The slots in the plate E' may be provided with projecting teeth and overlapping springs to retain the buttons. The die A<3> may be double, and arranged so that either end of it may be operative. The sliding plates H and spring h<3> may be replaced by a bent wire spring.
Patent GB-189804091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Punches or Perforators for Paper and the like.
Inventor: PECKHAM PETER WORDEN
Filed: 1898-02-18
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 4091. Peckham, P. W. Feb. 18. Filing papers.- Relates to punching-apparatus. To prevent fragments of paper &c. from accumulating beneath the punch a, a recess c is made in the base-plate b. The recess may be open at the front or otherwise, or it may be cup-shaped. The part of the recess immediately under the punch is made with an inclined face d to throw the fragments of paper &c. forward.
Patent GB-189808820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Chutes for Delivering Coal or other Substances to Lighters or the like.
Inventor: CAMPBELL JEREMIAH
Filed: 1898-04-15
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 8820. Lake, H. H., [Campbell, J.]. April 15. Shoots.-The shoot is constructed in two parts A, B, the former of which is hinged to the hopper H at h, its lower end being guided vertically and supported in the upper end of the part B, which is pivoted at p and has lines b, b<1> operated by suitable winding-gear and also a door D controlled by means of the line l. Fig. 1 shows different positions of the shoot for discharging into the lighter L at various stages of the loading operation.
Patent GB-189817780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Storage Batteries and in Switches for use therewith.
Inventor: NIBLETT JOB THOMAS
Filed: 1898-08-18
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 17,780. Niblett, J. T., and Sutherland, M. Aug. 18. Secondary batteries.-The electrodes are made of . a coil a, Fig. 1, wound around a core b, the coil being of such a shape in cross-section as to aid in keeping the active material c in place. Either the core or the coil may be made of non-conducting material. The electrodes A, B, Fig. 3, except the end ones in a battery, are coupled together in pairs by a single wire, the negative electrodes B being preferably shorter than the positive electrodes A. In the same cell the electrodes are separated by diaphragms f. Each cell consists of a glass vessel d contained in a wooden casing e, and a number of such casings may be glued together. Each cell is preferably closed by a perforated plug g. To facilitate the charging of the battery from mains supplying current at a voltage corresponding to or less than the full voltage of the battery, the cells are connected together to form two battery sections C, D, Fig. 4, and two of the terminals F<1>, G<1>, which are respectively connected to the positive pole of the battery section D and to the negative pole of the battery section C, are provided with adjustable contact-arms f<1>, g<1>, which maybe moved into the position shown, to connect the battery sections in parallel, or by turning the arms through 180‹ they meet on the contact-stud h and the battery sections are then connected in series. A similar arrangement of contact-arms is provided when there are more than two battery sections, so that all of the sections may be connected in parallel for charging and discharging, or one section may be used alone, or two or more sections may be joined in series for discharging.
Patent GB-189818489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bicycles.
Inventor: ANDERSON JAMES CALDWELL
Filed: 1898-08-29
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 18,489. Anderson, J. C. Aug. 29. Toothed gearing for bicycles. The driving-mechanism consists of a rotating shaft B<1>, supported by hangers A', A, which is connected to the crank axle and the driving-wheel hub by gearing. A ball-cup disc Q<1>, Figs. 3 and 4, mounted upon the crank axle, imparts motion to a set of balls 0' located in a bearing between the fixed discs K', N', which are supported on the bottom bracket G<1>. The balls O<1> in turn impart motion to a ball-cup disc D<1> secured to the shaft B'. At the rear end of the shaft B' the motion is imparte to the wheel hub by means of discs E', S', T' and a train of balls R'. The discs are surrounded by suitable casings. The shaft B<1> runs upon ball bearings formed in the hangers A<1>, A<1>, and is formed in two parts connected by a sleeve C' screwed with right and left hand threads for the adjustment of the parts. The bicycle may be arranged with the large driving-wheel at the front and the small steering-wheel at the rear.
Patent GB-189902062-A (GB)
Title: A Case or Holder for the Safe Keeping and Displaying when necessary of Railway and all Travelling Tickets, whether by Land or Water while in the Possession of Passengers.
Inventor: HEALY MICHAEL
Filed: 1899-01-30
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 2062. Healy, M. Jan. 30. Attaching articles to wearing apparel. -T h e case a for railway and other tickets may be attached to a coat or other object. The case has a transparent face b, and a slide c, provided with a ledge d, for supporting a ticket.
Patent GB-189905189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Shoes,
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 5189. Haddan, R., [Howe, W. R.]. March 9. India-rubber.-A rubber &c. pad B is inserted in an undercut groove in the shoe A. The base of the pad does not entirely fill the groove, so that the pad may expand in the groove as the horse treads, the life of the pad being thus prolonged. The base of the pad may be hardened, or it may be strengthened by canvas g. A hole e may be made to give additional elasticity. The pad is slid into place from the toe, where the front side of the groove is cut away as shown. The toe may be protected by a metal plate f.
Patent GB-189905651-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Making Rings and the like of Various Patterns or Sections.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1899-03-15
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 5651. Sefton-Jones, H., [M³ller & Co., G.]. March 15. Spinning.- In the manufacture of rings for watch cases, serviette rings, cycle wheels, &c., the blank b, Fig. 10, is bent round a roller a, Fig. 1, of suitable section, and its ends secured by flaps a<2> thereon engaging in a recess b<1> in which is a gripping-piece o tightened by a conical screw n. Dies d, d<1>, d' and a wheel d<3> radially mounted on a roller e are successively brought opposite the blank and pressed into contact with it by screws g, i while the roller a is rotated by a handle. The wheel d<3> is used for bordering or cutting off. The roller e is locked in the required position by a spring pawl l and notched wheel k. The dies may be independently mounted, or may all be carried interchangeably on a lever, and may act on the inside of the ring when the latter is placed in a hollow pattern roller.
Patent GB-189907646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supporting the Frames or Bodies of Vehicles.
Inventor: MERKEL CHARLES LOUIS
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 7646. Merkel, C. L., and Goldsmith, A. April 11. Vibration, p r eventing.-Each o f the hollow axlesupporting arms is formed with a chamber 9 bolted to the cover 10, which carries a slotted extension 16 in which the socket 17 is supported. The axle passes through the slots in the extension 16 and a hole in the socket 17 which bears against an india-rubber vessel 21 inflated through the aperture 22 with air pumped into the framing.
Patent GB-189913102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Capsules for Aerating Liquids.
Inventor: KORRODI HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-06-23
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 13,102. Korrodi, H. June 23. Storing under pressure.-Metal capsules for containing compressed or liquefied gases for aÙrating liquids are designed to be used without a special bottle. The form shown in Fig. 1 is closed with a hard metal cover a, perforated at o, and a soft metal one b. The cover b is perforated, before the capsule is placed in the liquid, by a cap e with a sharp point n and a cover r of soft material that prevents the escape of gas until the cap is removed. In Figs. 3 and 4 there is an extra cover c, with a very small hole p through which the gas escapes slowly ; this enables the cover b to be pierced with a knife or any other instrument. The capsule shown in Fig. 4 may be converted into a shorter capsule after use as shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-189917877-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Composition of or from which may be Manufactured Tubes for various purposes, Tyres, and other Articles requiring more or less Flexibility or for use as a Non-conductor of Electricity.
Inventor: BESTWICK GEORGE
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 17,877. Bestwick, G. Sept. 5. Flexible tubing.-The interior hard substance of " Corozo pippin " is steeped for several hours in a solution of chloride of lime, to remove acid, and is then dried and ground. 2¢ lbs. of the powder are mixed and heated with an equal weight of zinc oxide, 3 lbs. of litharge, ¢ oz. of sulphur, and 1 to 4 ozs. of pure india-rubber, giving a paste which is formed into tubes and vulcanized.
Patent GB-189918781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Internal Combustion Motors and Blowing Engines.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-09-18
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,781. Crossley, W. J., and Atkinson, J. Sept. 18. Gas and like engines.-An internal-combustion engine is combined with an air pump for supplying blast furnaces &c. or for exhausting. The piston u of the motor and y of the pump are in one piece, and are attached to the connecting-rod at 2. The pump cylinder l is attached to the outer casing b of the motor cylinder into which the liner f is fitted. The pump has valves on each side, and delivers into the pipe 3. The engine works on a four-stroke cycle.
Patent GB-189922938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Slides of Horizontal Boring Machines and Radial Drilling Machines.
Inventor: LANG ROBERT
Filed: 1899-11-17
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 22,938. Lang, R., and Lang, W. B. Nov. 17. Boring and drilling. - The saddles of a horizontal boring-machine or a radial drilling- machine are rendered less liable to twist by guiding them laterally on one member of the frame or standard. In Fig. 1, the spindle saddle C has a lateral bearing on the edges D, E, and the bed saddle B on the edges G, H. The remaining m e m - bers I, F respectively merely keep the saddles on the slides.
Patent GB-190005683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Adjustable Clips.
Inventor: TURNER HAYDN GOUGH
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 5683. Turner, H. G. March 27. Fastenings.-An adjustable clip is made of a band 2, Fig. 3, of sheet metal, the ends of which are adapted to be drawn together by a headed bolt 3 and a wing or other nut 10. The head 4 of the bolt is formed as a cross-bar, or may be of square, cross, T, or other section, and takes under a slotted end of the band, while the other part of the bolt passes through a hole in the band. The slotted end of the band is preferably made double, and provided with a lip to prevent the bolt head from slipping off the band. In a modification, the band is made in two parts hinged or otherwise connected together, and the nut end of the bolt, or both ends of the bolt, may take into a slot or slots in the ends of the band.
Patent GB-190006562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: ENGLISH SAMUEL ROBERT
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6562. English, S. R. April 7. Tobacco pipes.-Fig. 1 shows a pipe having a bowl 1 and stem 4 made from sheet paper or paper pulp, a thin sheet-metal lining 2 being applied to the bowl. The mouthpiece 5 may be of any suitable material. The pipe may have the stem only made of paper, with the bowl and mouthpiece of any other suitable material.
Patent GB-190009225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Ropes and Belts, also applicable to Girths and to Flexible Pipe.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1900-05-18
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 9225. Edwards, E., [Kluge, J.]. May 18. Flexible tubing is made from coarse, waste cotton fibres, produced in the ordinary processes of cotton manufacture, treated with oil or grease.