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Patent GB-189901464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Watches.
Inventor: SMITH ALBERT
Filed: 1899-01-21
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 1464. Smith, A., and Williams, J. D. Jan. 21. Mirrors are mounted on watch cases either inside or outside or upon the dome as shown.
Patent GB-189902814-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Non-return Valve for Air and Gases.
Inventor: RICHTER FRANZ
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 2814. Richter, F., and Bopp, H. Feb. 8. Tyres, pneumatic, inflating-valves for. Between the valve casing a aud the nipple b is secured a rubber or other elastic bag c, which is flattened at the bottom c<1> and has its two sides vulcanized together with the exception of a narrow passage d. The beading c<2> is held tightly against its seat by a flange b<2>.
Patent GB-189903041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Objectives.
Inventor: LEITZ ERNST
Filed: 1899-02-10
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 3041. Leitz, E. Feb. 10. Lenses. - Relates to a photographic objective corrected for spherical, astigmatic, and chromatic errors. It consists of two unsymmetrical combinations I and II, each having on the outside a biconvex lens A and B, and inside thereof biconcave lenses C and E of smaller refractive index. On the inner side of the member I placed next the object is a meniscus D of less refractive index than the flint glass lens to which it is cemented, the spherical aberration being corrected at the cemented surface of contact.
Patent GB-189913978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Blue dyestuffs Directly Dyeing Cotton.
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 13,978. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft fiir Anilin Fabrikation]. July 6. Dyes, artificial.-Blue dyes for directly dyeing cotton are produced by boiling with alcohol the products obtained by heating with sulphur and an alkaline sulphide an equimolecular mixture of a nitro derivative of oxydiphenylamine and pamidophenol, or p- or m-phenylenediamine, or their homologues. An example is given in which the product obtained from dinitro-oxydiphenylamine and p-amidophenol, as described in Specification No. 13,251, A.D. 1899, is boiled with alcohol at the reflux cooler for several hours, and the residue, after filtering off the alcohol, is dried, preferably in the open air.
Patent GB-189915527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calculating Rules and the like.
Inventor: GOUDIE WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-07-28
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 15,527. Goudie, W. J. July 28. Drawings to Specification. Slide-rules.-The apparatus is for performing the calculations required when adjusting or designing the proportion of compound or multipleexpansion engines. It consists of two parts of like mechanical construction but differing in the arrangement of the scales, each part having two adjacent slides working on a base so as to allow of three sets of relatively-movable scales. The two parts may be on opposite faces of one rule, and the scales are arranged for synthetical and analytical calculations respectively. A special collocation of logarithmic and evenly-divided scales is set out in the Specification, together with examples of the calculations which refer to the cut off, mean effective pressure, ranges of temperature and pressure, horse power, and other characteristics of the actions of compound or multiple-expansion engines.
Patent GB-189919005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Torch Lamps for Gas Lighting Purposes.
Inventor: ILLINGWORTH HERBERT
Filed: 1899-09-21
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 19,005. Illingworth, H., and Jackson, J. Sept. 21. Torches.-In torches for lighting incandescent, street, and other gas lamps, the spirit reservoir A is separated from the laterally-perforated burner L by a curved wick-tube J. The reservoir A is partly or wholly packed with absorbent material I, is provided with a filling- tube G, and has a socket B for attachment by a bayonet or other fastening d to the stick or support D. The laterally-perforated burner L is closed at its base K, and is contracted at its outer end, which may be strengthened by a bead N or its equivalent. The insertion of the torch through the flap doors of street and like lamps may be facilitated by dispensing with the tube G, and enclosing the wick-tube J in a shield K<1>, the torch being then free from projections or sharp angles.
Patent GB-189924122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Displaying of Cycles.
Inventor: SCHMIDT EMIL RICHARD
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-12-04
Abstract: 24,122. Schmidt, E. R. Dec. 4. Displaying.- Cycles are displayed or advertised as shown in Fig. 1. The cycle, which is supported on a box b, enclosing a motor and gearing by which the wheels of the cycle are rotated, has secured to it a figure the legs of which move with the pedals in a realistic manner.
Patent GB-190002611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Boilers.
Inventor: KNAPP ROLAND WELTON
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 2611. Knapp, R. W. Feb. 9. Water - tube boilers.- Tubes 8, bent to a rightangle as shown, connect and fill up the space between transverse header tubes 5 and 7. These again are connected, respectively, to larger longitudinal tubes 4 and 3, at each side, which are connected, the former directly, and the latter by means of columns 2, with the steam drum 1. Intermediate between the greater number of the header tubes 7 and the tubes 3 are the boxlike chambers 6, which form the side walls of the furnace. Some of the front tubes 8 have header tubes, as shown, connected to vertical tubes 12 and 13, the latter opening into transverse drums 14 and 15, which again are connected together by tubes 16 forming a wall. Between the columns 2 at the rear is a wall of tubes 24 connecting drums 21 and 22 as shown. At the elbows of the tubes 8 is a horizontal baffle partition 10. The fire-gases pass to the rear beneath the header tubes 7, to the front below the partition 10, and again to the rear above it. Feedwater is delivered by pipes, as shown at 25, into the tops of the water columns 2. The grate is supported by brackets attached to the tubes 3. The whole boiler is enclosed by a casing, not shown. Such a boiler is stated to be suitable for use on automobiles.
Patent GB-190002982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wad-punches and the like.
Inventor: BEEMAN JOSEPH SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2982. Beeman, J. S. Feb. 14. Cork, cutting and treating. -Relates to improvements in wad - punches and the like, and more particularly to punches for cutting very thin sheet cork, such as that used for the tips or mouthpieces of cigarettes. The punch A is constructed with a spring-pressed plunger C, which keeps the cork flat while it is being cut, and ejects the punched portion when the punch is raised.
Patent GB-190008055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Lighting and Extinguishing of Gas Flames.
Inventor: SIMMANCE JOHN FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 8055. Simmance, J. F. May 1. Torches, which are improvements on those described in Specification No. 3683, A.D. 1899, are so constructed that the permanent flame of the colza or other burner can, when desired, be extended in a definite direction by a temporary jet of carburetted air. When a hydrocarbon having a high flash-point is employed for carburetting the air, the containing-chamber D, which may or may not be packed with absorbent material, is arranged near the permanent oil burner A, so that the vaporization of the hydrocarbon may be assisted by the conduction of heat from the permanent burner. By squeezing the india-rubber cover N of a groove M in the torch handle H, air is forced through the holes L<1>, L to the space K, whence it passes by an opening or tube F to the chamber D and ejects a jet of carburetted air through the tube E over the permanent flame B. When a hydrocarbon having a low flash-point is employed for carburetting the air, the chamber D may be permanently or detachably arranged at the lower end of the torch handle H. By using a vapour burner to produce the permanent flame, the extended flame may be obtained by increasing the pressure or volume of the permanent flame.
Patent GB-190008681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Appliances for Facilitating the Riding and Driving of Cycles.
Inventor: ROBINSON ARTHUR SAMUEL FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 8681. Robinson, A. S. F. May 10. Body supports.-Relates to handle-bar attachments with cords or other flexible connections for fixing to riders in order to enable such riders to lean back and to facilitate riding and driving. In the apparatus shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the cord, wire, or tape 1 is wound upon the roller 2, which is fixed in any position by the pin 8 passing through the lug 4 and engaging with the hole 10 of the roller. The pin 8 is controlled by the spring 11 and the hand-lever 12. The cord 2 is looped at the end around a projection on the roller, so that it may unwind completely in case of accident. In the modified arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the toothed clutch 15, when operated through the cord 19<a> from a hand-lever, fixes the roller carrying the connecting-cord in position.
Patent GB-190009831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Screw Propellers.
Inventor: WALTERS WILLIAM MILLER
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 9831. Walters, W. M. May 29. Screw propellers.-Relates to means for preventing the drag of screw propellers mounted on long outboard shafts, such as those of twin-screw torpedo and other vessels. The boss is made of large diameter, about one-third of that of the screw, and the water is led up to and conveyed away from the boss by cones f and j. The cone f surrounds the shaft, and is secured to the screw bracket d, while the cone j is supported by a bracket k and secured to the cone f by a brace l. A cone h on the shaft prevents sand &c. from entering between the cone f and the shaft.
Patent GB-190011979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Coke Conveyors.
Inventor: GRAHAM MAURICE
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 11,979. Graham, M. July 3. Conveyers.-Relates to improvements in the invention described in Specification No. 24,659, A.D. 1899. The conveyer trough A is connected by lateral openings C to passages D leading to the main flue E, so that the fumes &c. may be exhausted during the transit of the coke &c. The openings may be arranged in various positions. Hot air for drying the coke may be introduced by separate openings. Sparge pipes may be fitted along the conveyer trough to cool the coke.
Patent GB-190013173-A (GB)
Title: Improved "Scotch" or "Cross-feeding" Apparatus for Wool, Cotton Waste, and like Carding Engines.
Inventor: THORNTON HARRY
Filed: 1900-07-21
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 13,173. Thornton, H. July 21. Feeding carding - engines. - Reference is made to Specification No. 16,794, A.D. 1896. The sliver-conducting rollers j are mounted on a carriage d, and are driven by skew and other toothed gearing from the shaft of the spur-wheel o, part of the gearing being arranged to slide backwards and forwards on a suitable shaft with the carriage. The carriage is reciprocated by a continuously-moving chain c, driven by bevel gearing from the shaft of the wheel o, the chain being connected by a rod t with a bell-crank lever s mounted on the carriage and having one end provided with an antifriction bowl and capable of sliding in a longitudinal slot in a rail p, which may be adjusted vertically at one or both ends for the purpose of regulating the width of the traverse and the positions at which the reversals are effected.
Patent GB-190022130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Hooks-and-Eyes.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 22,130. Thompson, W. P., [Pedersen, T.] Dec. 5. Hooks and eyes.-A safety hook comprises a loop a formed with attaching.eyes c and a loop b formed with salient knees g and having its ends twisted round the loop a and extended as shown at e. The eye consists of a loop h, which is hooked over the ends e and secured by springing the sides over the knees g as shown. In a modification, the loop b is secured rigidly to the loop a, the projection e being formed by bending the loop a.
Patent GB-190103556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Washing Machines.
Inventor: KAYSER JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 3556. Kayser, J. Feb. 19. Bottles, washing. -Relates to brushing-apparatus. Fig. 2shows a sectional side view, and Fig. 4 a sectional front view of the brushholding discs. The pulley a' is keyed to the sleeve c mounted on the shaft a, and provided with a disc d adjustably secured to the disc f. The discs d, f are provided with curved slots g, h, which may be made to cross at different distances from the centre by rotating one of the discs; the sleeves k of the brushes m are passed through the intersecting-slots and clamped in position. The concave brush e for the bottoms of the bottles is mounted on the bolts d<1>. The brushes m are rotated by means of friction cones l<2>, which engage the spring-pressed friction cone a<3> splined to the shaft a.
Patent GB-190106702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycles.
Inventor: FOREMAN JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 6702. Foreman, J., Broughton, B., and Barnard, H. March 30. Bicycles; frames.-Relates to spring frames for bicycles, two forms combined being shown in Fig. 1. The horizontal tube of the frame consists of two parts A, B, of which the smaller slides in the larger against the action of a spring C. The ends 5, 7 of the tube are pivoted to the saddle tube F and to the top of the head H respectively, and an ordinary inextensible tube (not shown in the Figure) is rigidly fixed to the bottom of the head H, and is pivoted to the bottom bracket P. In a modification, this inextensible tube is replaced by two spring-connected sliding parts D, E pivoted to the bottom bracket and to the bottom of the head respectively, and the tube A, B is then replaced by an inextensible tube rigidly fixed to the top of the head and pivoted to the saddle-tube. The spring in the tube A, B resists compression and that in the tube D, E resists extension.
Patent GB-190110534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mops and Brushes.
Inventor: HILKER EDWARD FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 10,534. Hilker, E. F., Gibb, W. R., and Mortimer, A. E. May 21. Mops; mop wringers.-A mop cloth 32 is fixed at one end to a bail 19, and, at its other end, to a hook 31, the shank of which carries a bevel-wheel 36 and is journalled in the arm of a sleeve 35 carried by the handle 16. The bail has an elbow 21 for bearing on the floor when the mop is being used. The ends of the bail are sprung into channels in the pivot pin 17, which connects the handle socket 15 with the block 10 of a scrubbing- brush or with a plain block. The sleeve 25 can be slid along the handle and can be fixed by a pin fitting into the bayonet slot 26. The sleeve carries a handle 35 for turning a bevel-wheel 37 gearing with the bevel-wheel 36. The mop is wrung out by sliding the sleeve and swinging the bail into the positions shown in dotted lines and then rotating the handle 35. The elbow 21 fits on to the rim of the pail to catch the drippings.
Patent GB-190111498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Presses for Wearing Apparel, Linen, and the like.
Inventor: WATTS JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 11,498. Watts, J. R. June 5. Linen presses; presses; trouser presses. -Relates to a portable press for trousers and other wearing-apparel, table cloths and other linen, and the like. The pressure is effected between boards A, B, Figs. 1 and 2, by screws S and nuts N. The lower board B is mounted on four feet D, and along two sides of the board is mounted a rod F supported in brackets E so that it can be rotated. Projecting upwards from each of these rods are two or more screws S. The upper press board may be in two parts A, A, united by cross-pieces C', in the ends of which are holes or slots through which the screws S are passed. The screws S, when not in use, can be turned under the board B. To reduce friction and wear between the nuts N and the strips C', the lower face of each nut is formed with a projection to receive a washer W, Fig. 5, having one side of the hole enlarged. The metal of the nut is expanded or turned over sufficiently to retain the washer in position, while allowing it freedom of rotation. The Provisional Specification states that the horizontal rods F may be connected together by gearing so that the motion of one causes the other to move also.
Patent GB-190113755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Calico Printing Machines.
Filed: 1901-07-06
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 13,755. Calico Printers' Association and Wilson, W. W. July 6. Printing fabrics.-Relates to a machine by which the piece may be printed, covered, and padded in one continuous operation. The fabric to be printed is passed between the bowl d and any suitable number of engraved printing and covering rollers f<1>,f<2>,f<3>,f<4>, thence round a series of steamheated drying-cylinders g<1>, g<2>, g<3>, g<4>, g<5>, and then back to the bowl d under a second series of printing-rollers f<5>, f<6>, f<7>, f<8>. A blanket b passes round the bowl d under the fabric a. A drying-chamber may be used in place of the drying-cylinders, and the cloth may be heated with formaldehyde vapour or dusted with bronze &c. powder in this chamber. A second drying-apparatus may be provided, and the fabric led from it back to the bowl d a second time.
Patent GB-190114217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Fanlights, Windows, and the like.
Inventor: HOSKING GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 14,217. Hosking, G. J. July 12. Windows.-A pivoted jointed stay C, or chain, is connected to the frame A by a sliding locking- plate D engaging with a notched bar c<2> at the end of the stay. When it is desired to detach the stay to allow the fanlight to swing down for cleaning &c., the plate D is raised against the force of a spring E by a key, which engages with a perforated crank F, or moves in a slot d<1> in the plate. The crank may be dispensed with, and the locking- plate may be operated directly by a key, or a handle, or by other means.
Patent GB-190115680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Dynamo Electric Generators and Motors.
Inventor: CHURCHWARD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-08-02
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 15,680. Churchward, A. Aug. 2. Flywheels. - A flywheel is mounted upon the armature shaft of an electric motor or rotary transformer or upon a countershaft, and is driven therefrom through the medium of a yielding connection. Figs. 3 and 4 show the preferred construction, in which springs are employed for the yielding connection. The flywheel F is loosely mounted upon a sleeve B, keyed to the shaft, and is formed with two arc-shaped chambers i enclosing springs S, between which enter projections h formed on a collar C rotating with the shaft. Stops m serve to limit the relative movement between the parts. A modification is described in which there is a frictional connection between the flywheel and the shaft.
Patent GB-190123861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Out-door Seats.
Inventor: PERERA THOMAS WATTS
Filed: 1901-11-25
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 23,861. Perera, T. W., and Beswick, E. Nov. 25. Deck-seats.-The bottom is in two parts E, E<x> pivoted at G to the frame. The parts are connected by pivoted links I which cause them to rotate in unison. A cord L is connected to a weight J or spring and, when the seat is vacated, the weight or spring causes the parts to occupy the position shown. When to be used, the two parts of the seat are rotated, thus raising the weight or stretching the spring. Grooves N prevent water from creeping on the underside of the seat, and a flexible strip 0 prevents water from dropping between the two parts of the seat.
Patent GB-190125934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in making "Teneriffe" or like Lace.
Inventor: RALLINSHAW AGNES HANNAH
Filed: 1901-12-19
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 25,934. Rallinshaw, A. H. Dec. 19. L a c e frames.- Relates to apparatus for making teneriffe lace. Pins A are e arranged round a hole B in a divided disc C hinged at D. The two parts of the disc are held in place by catches E, and the pins are protected and the fabric is prevented from being pulled off by a rubber ring G. To remove the fabric, the catches are undone, and the parts of the disc turned on their hinges.
Patent GB-190204977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cloth Pressing Machines.
Inventor: LAYCOCK WALTER
Filed: 1902-02-27
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 4977. Laycock, W. Feb. 27. Pressing. - Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 11,187, A.D. 1887, for smoothing and pressing fabrics. To obviate the re-fitting and levelling of the concave bed B when it becomes worn, it is fitted with a plate D which, by means of a fastening- screw engaging in a slit in the plate, can be readily adjusted, when required.
Patent GB-190210776-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Explosive Composite Shell for use in Warfare.
Inventor: ALLEN CHARLES CARROL
Filed: 1902-05-10
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 10,776. Allen, C. C., and Dolby, F. C. May 10. Projectiles, ordnance. - T h e projectile a carries a number of smaller projectiles f arranged round the central flash tube e. When the main charge in the chamber c is exploded, i operates t h e fuzes h of the smaller projectiles, and at the same time throws these projectiles in various directions. In due course the smaller projectiles are exploded by the ignition of the charges in the chambers m. The projectiles f are grooved to regulate the size of the fragments
Patent GB-190216715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Screens
Inventor: SKINNER MERTON ROSS
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 16,715. Skinner, M. R. Nov. 20, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Screens.-Relates to screens for use with sash windows. The screens 5 wind on spring rollers housed in the top and bottom of the window frame and pass through slots in the frame. The lower screen may, however, simply slide into a recess under the window frame. The bar 11 on the end of the screen is provided with catches 13, 15, which automatically engage spring bolts 17 on the sashes when they are closed. The bolts can be withdrawn and locked in the withdrawn position. The bar 11 engages a groove 12 in the sash when the latter is closed. A projection in each catch 13, or suitable stops, prevent the screens from passing through the slots in the window frames. A part of the parting bead may be removed to give access to the catches of the upper screen. The axles 35 for the spring rollers are bifurcated at one end, and are passed through holes in the window frame and into holes in the ends of the rollers, being secured by cross pins 41. The springs are engaged at one end with the forks at the ends of the axles, and at the other are secured to the window frame ; plates 44 are held on the ends of the axles by suitable cotters. In order to lock the two sashes together, to prevent them from being closed by the spring rollers, a rack formed of a series of staples 50 is made on the side bars of the top sash; and a spring bolt 48 is arranged in a casing let into the top rail of the lower sash. The end of the bolt is bevelled ; it slips over the teeth of the rack when the sashes are opened, but prevents them from being closed. By means of cords secured to the arms 55 on the bolt, the latter can be rotated through a semicircle, thus bringing the bevel downwards and allowing of the sashes being closed.