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Patent GB-189728859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Resistance and Contact Apparatus for Electric Currents.
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-12-07
Abstract: 28,859. Duncan Stewart & Co. and Lyon, H. Dec. 7. Motors, controlling.- Liquid resistances with dipping cones, such as are described in Specification No. 5474, A.D. 1890, are used in pairs, with supporting cords and pulleys, for supplying either of two motor circuits or, as illustrated, for controlling motors for cranes and other purposes. In this arrangement, four earthenware or other jars contain resistant liquid and four hollow metal cones B', B', all connected to one supply conductor C. The lower parts of the jars may be connected together by pipes, with valves and a gauge glass. Four other cones C<2> are hung from a pulley N, one pair at each side, and are connected electrically by flexible conductors Q. Two of these, on opposite sides, and optionally with smaller jars, are connected through the terminal P<3> to one end of the shunt field circuit of the motor, which is thus gradually supplied with current in one direction when the pulley N is turned in either direction. The other two upper cones are connected by terminals P', P<2> to the motor armature. Switches Q<1>, Q<2>, operated by a roller R on the pulley N, connect either terminal P<1>, P<2>, the cone of which is raised, with a plate Q<5> connected to the second supply conductor. The armature is thus supplied with a regulated current in either direction, depend. ing on the direction and extent of turning of the pulley N.
Patent GB-189730542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Rubbing or Polishing Discs or Devices.
Inventor: FLAGG GEORGE HENRY PECK
Filed: 1897-12-24
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 30,542. Lake, H. H., [Flagg, G. H. P.]. Dec. 24. Surfacing and polishing.-Figs. 1 and 2 show the construction of a wheel for polishing the wax and blacking mixture applied to boot soles, or for polishing other articles. The periphery consists of pieces b, b of calfskin, split leather, or other flexible material, the inner ends of which are glued together to form a ring. This ring preferably rests on a wooden ring d, and is held between grooved clamping-plates c, c drawn together by screws c<22> and secured in the hub a<1> by a flange and nut as shown.
Patent GB-189801831-A (GB)
Title: Improved Grooved Rails for Sliding Doors.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN
Filed: 1898-01-24
Granted: 1899-01-24
Abstract: 1831. Bousfield, J. Jan. 24. Doors.-A grooved rail for guiding a sliding door is produced by riveting or bolting together two or more iron or steel bars or plates of different widths.
Patent GB-189806374-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Detachable Firing Flue for Bakers' Ovens and like Purposes.
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-15
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 6374. Martin, J. H., Martin, N., and Martin, B. D., [trading as Nitram Foundry Co.]. March 15. Oven &c. furnaces.- Relates to ' detachable' fireplaces for bakers' ovens &c., which may be readily t a k e n to pieces and refitted. The fireplace or ' firing- ' flue' is formed of shaped fire bricks held in po-ition by a framew o r k suitably supported. Cross - pieces A, A' are let into the brickwork and carry wedges B, on which rests a framework C. The side sections E, E' of firebrick are placed on the frame, and support arched segments D forming the roof. One segment projects downwards to deflect the air. The door F is hinged to a door frame F<1> supported on projections c of the frame C, and bolted to the side bricks at e.
Patent GB-189813536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boring Wells.
Inventor: FAUCK ALBERT
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 13,536. Fauck, A. June 17. Deep-boring.-Instead of raising the core by lifting the rods, a stream of water is forced down the casing and carries the core up through the hollow rods. The tool is not replaced until it is worn conical. The rig is shown in Fig. 1. The rods pass through a stuffing-box j on the casing, and are suspended by the rope d', which passes over the head pulley and round the pulleys g, I to a feed &c. drum f worked by worm gearing. The pulley g is mounted on a crank or eccentric carried by the driving-pulley c<2>, and causes the reciprocation of the rods, the stroke being adjusted by placing the guide-pulley in one of the positions I, II, III, IV. The tubular bit, Figs. 3 and 5, has radial cutting- edges which are extended outwardly at n<1> on diametrically-opposite portions. Reaming-cutters o are pivoted to the bit and protruded by spring pins o'. Water is supplied to the casing by the pipe l, while water, dÚbris, &c. is caught at the head of the rods at m.
Patent GB-189815689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handle Bars for Cycles or the like.
Inventor: ALDAM ALBERT
Filed: 1898-07-18
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 15,689. Aldam, A., and White, J. July 18. Handle-bars.-The inner ends of the handle. bars C are socketed in a tube B secured to the steering-post so that the handles may be depressed by the weight of the rider. Their motion is limited by stops F<2> formed on a diaphragm F in the tube B engaging sockets in the ends of the bars C. The bars are normally pressed into their upper positions by a flat or other suitable spring E, secured in the centre to the diaphragm F and at the ends to diaphragm G in the tubes C. Screws G' prevent the bars from being withdrawn. The Provisional Specification states that the bars may be connected by a hinge or knuckle joint to the stem A, and may be supported by cushions carried between arms formed on the parts. In this form, the arms may be turned down for convenience of storage.
Patent GB-189818963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Needles.
Inventor: HEUSCH EDUARD
Filed: 1898-09-05
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 18,963. Neusch, E. Sept. 5. Making sewing - needles.-Consists in an improved method of, and apparatus for, the manufacture of needles. Various operations are performed at different points in a continuous length of wire. Cutters 1, 2, for forming the grooves and part of the eyes, are carried in a slide 3 which receives a motion parallel to the wire, the cam surfaces 6 at the same time producing the necessary transverse motion of the cutters. At points further along the wire the eyes are completed by similar cutters, and the needles separated. During the cutting operation the wire is held by clips 15, and at the end of such operation by clips 13, 14, which engage with the partially-formed grooves &c., thus preventing turning of the wire, and move it forward the length of two needles.
Patent GB-189819562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Racks for Boots and other like Articles.
Inventor: MARGETTS WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1898-09-14
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 19,562. Margetts, W. H. Sept. 14. Displaying boots and shoes and other articles for sale or inspection. A rack is shown for attachment to a wall or partition, but others may be made with supporting legs or standards, or may be suspended. A pair of brackets A, A support three rails E, F, G, the upper one of which is curved and serrated along its top edge to grip the boot heel or other article. A flat bar may replace the two lower rails.
Patent GB-189821203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements iN Combination Ladies' Toilet, Tea, Library, Game, and Work Tables.
Inventor: ISAACS JACOB LEVY
Filed: 1898-10-08
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 21,203. Isaacs, J. L. Oct. 8. Tables.-At the corners of the frame are four sockets 6 into which the removable legs 1 are fitted. The legs 1 are braced together by rails 7 at the junction of which is arranged a pincushion. A chess and backgammon board slides in guides under the drawer 34, and below this slides a board 16 with an aperture in which hangs a work-basket 17. The drawer 34 does not extend right to the back of the frame 3, the unoccupied space being partitioned off and closed by a sliding panel, thus forming a secret drawer or locker. The receptacle 4 at the top of the drawer 34 is partitioned off into compartments to contain toilet &c. requisites, and is closed in by sliding covers 38. The lid 44 is hinged to the frame, and is held open by turning up the finger 45 ; a mirror 47 is fitted to its inner face. A supplementary top in two pa ts can be slid on the flanges 44, and be secured together as shown in under plan view in Fig. 6. Small receptacles or bowls 60 for money are fixed by sliding their shanks into loops 63. The mirror 47 may form the bottom of a case hinged in a recess in the lid and having sliding covers. A desk flap may be hinged to the front 4, so that on turning it forwards it forms the front half of a desk.
Patent GB-189821775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, parts of Buckets, Pails Cans, Coal-hods, and other like Articles.
Inventor: ROBERTS CALEB WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 21,775. Roberts, G. W., Cooper, E. E., and Cooper, D. W., [trading as Woolescote Galvanizing Co.], and Eades, W. J. Oct. 17. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining.-The bottoms and foot-rings of hollow-ware articles such as buckets, pails, cans, coal hods, wash-up tins, &c. are made in one piece by first pressing a sheetmetal blank into the form shown in Fig. 3. The U-section channel a<2> is then collapsed as shown in Fig. 7, to form a double foot-ring a<5>. A bead a<6> is left, and may contain a wire. The flange a<3> is then turned up as shown in Fig. 16, and the flanged bottom of the body b<1> is placed in position. The flange a<3> is then curled over the flange of the body as shown in Fig. 17, making the joint complete. In a modification shown in Fig. 21, the lower edge of the body is inserted between the two parts of the foot-ring a<5>. In a further modification shown in Fig. 24, the bottom of the body is first beaded over a wire, and is secured by beading over it the flange of the foot-ring. Another form is described in which the portion of the foot-ring in one with the bottom is of single thickness only.
Patent GB-189822426-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bouquet Holder.
Inventor: BRIGGS JENNIE LAWTON
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 22,426. Briggs, J. L. Oct. 25. Flower holders. - A holder for a corsage bouquet is formed of a case a containing absorbent material b held in position by hooks c. The top and bottom of the case are provided with openings d, and a hinged front f closes the case by a spring snap h. The case may be attached by a pin e or other method.
Patent GB-189827547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Construction of Fire-proof Concrete Ceilings and Floors.
Inventor: KLEINE JOHANN FRANZ
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 27,547. Kleine, J. F., and Stapf, A. Dec. 31. Ceilings; floors.-Iron bars a are supported in place at the underside of the floor ; concrete c is tilled in ; and iron bars b are inserted in the upper part of the floor so as to be supported by the walls w and girders d, and overlap the lower bars. On the left of the Figure, the bars a are shown extending to the joist or girder to support the concrete, and prevent it from peeling from the girder under the action of heat. The bars may be of any suitable shape in section, and may be formed with projections or recesses to hold the concrete.
Patent GB-189902622-A (GB)
Title: Improved Illuminated Advertisements.
Inventor: DARGAVEL ANDREW
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1900-02-06
Abstract: 2622. Dargavel, A. Feb. 6. Magic-lantern apparatus. -Designs in colours, with advertisements are thrown on a screen, or the designs mav, as borders or otherwise, be thrown on a screen bearing advertisements, which may be fixed or movable. With this view a magic-lantern A is used having a slide S bearing broken glass, jewels, or advertisements, &c., which may be rotated by hand or automatically, and a kaleidoscope K placed between the slide and the projecting lens l.
Patent GB-189903246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Cisterns.
Inventor: HOSSTRUP HANS VON
Filed: 1899-02-14
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 3246. Hosstrup, H. von. Feb. 14. Water-waste preventers, siphon and valve discharge. The main valve f, depending from the arm n, is normally held down by a float arm k, the inner end of which, in the form of a quadrant l, bears against the valve stem g. The float i as it tends to rise exerts a downward force on the valve f, which, when raised by hand, is held up also by the float. As the level falls, the float i does so too, with the result that at a certain point the valve f is liberated and falls upon its seat. The remainder of the contents of the cistern is then delivered as an after-flush by the siphon c.
Patent GB-189904412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Sashes.
Inventor: FLEMING JOHN CRONIN
Filed: 1899-02-28
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 4412. Fleming, J. C. Feb. 28. Window blinds; windows. -The sashes are glazed with double panes C, D to prevent the condensation of moisture and the conduction of heat. The upper portion F of the outer pane is mounted in a hinged frame which can be raised for the insertion of advertisement cards, or the advertisements may be painted on the glass. A roller blind K is mounted between the panes, and can be drawn down by a cord M passing through the bottom rail and between rollers P. Eyes R, fixed to the blind lath, slide on guide-rods Q at the sides of the sash. Advertisements may also be marked or placed on the blinds. In a modification shown in Fig. 5, the sash is arranged to slide into an upper glaze box or casing B<2> fitted with a hinged frame P<1> which can be raised for the insertion of advertisements. Rubber strips F<2>, fixed to the casing, make a weather-tight joint with the sash.
Patent GB-189904911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warp Beaming Machines.
Inventor: MCTAGGART DAVID
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 4911. McTaggart, D. March 6. Yarns, beaming.-Pressure is applied to the warp, as it is being wound upon the warp beam, by means of a pressure roll 35, Fig. 2, which is carried in recesses of hooked arms 36 upon a shaft 37, and is pressed against the warp by a weight 62 acting upon a frame 42, 43, 44 upon a rocking-shaft 40 connected by a segmental gearing 38, 39 to the shaft 37. The pressure is adjusted by shifting the block 45 along the bar 44 by a screw 47, and it is relieved by a hand-lever 77, having a pin 80 to engage with a ratchet segment 75 on the shaft 40, and a pin-and-slot connection 78, 79 to allow it to be moved radially for purposes of adjustment. The shaft 37 is mounted in sleeves which are held by cottars in longitudinally-adjustable plates 66, Fig. 5, on vertically-adjustable supports 70; the places 66 have an opening 67 at the top, so that, when the sleeves are moved sideways beyond them, the shaft can be removed. The warp beam is driven by gearing connected to the wheel 17 ou the shaft 18, Fig. 4, wnich can be driven at four different speeds by the combination of a stepped pulley 20, clutch mechanism 24, 25, and intermediate gearing 23, 31, 32, 26; the pulley thus drives the shaft through the clutch mechanism and gear-wheel 26 splined upon the shaft, or through the intermediate gearing. The pressure roll 35 is acted upon by friction-rolls in the arms 36, the friction rolls being arranged in series of two or more of equal diameter upon the same axis.
Patent GB-189906120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: EARLE OSCAR THEODORE
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 6120. Earle, O. T. March 21. Crescent-shaped chamber type.-Fig. 1 shows in part sectional plan, and Fig. 4 in sectional elevation, a triple-expansion reversible engine. Steam acts on vanes C, C<1>, C<2> engaging recesses in drums B, B<1>, &c. mounted eccentrically within and touching the cylinder linings H, which rest on cylinder projections so as to leave spaces around them. Opposite vanes C &c. are engaged by rods E, passing through the shaft A, and their packing-strips F, having recesses c to receive lubricant, are pressed against the lining H by springs b. The passage of steam through the ports I, P is controlled by reversing-valves P, P' connected to spindles d, e which are operated, through connecting-rods and levers, by a single reversing-lever. The ends of the drums are packed by discs u engaging recesses in the plates R, which are adjusted by screws engaging the cylinder ends. The invention may be applied to a simple, quadruple, or other multiple-expansion engine.
Patent GB-189907199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Set-screws applicable for Securing Wheels, Rings, Coupling Boxes, and the like upon Shafts and for Locking Nuts.
Inventor: ZORN HENRI
Filed: 1899-04-05
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 7199. Zorn, H. April 5. S e t - screws for securing wheels, rings, coupling- boxes, &c., u p o n shafts and for locking nuts. The screw A is hollow and adapted to be turned by a square or polygonal key ; it is split at one side, and bears by means of a hard metal washer B upon a soft metal washer C, which beds itself upon the shaft and in the threads of the opening in the ring D.
Patent GB-189915793-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Printing.
Inventor: MORRISS JOB SHUFFLEBOTTOM
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 15,793. Morriss, J. S. Aug. 2. Photo-mechanical printing.-Designs or the like are printed so as to give an embossed effect by means of two or more printing-surfaces, furnished with different colours, or colours of different shades, and arranged so as to print slightly out of register. When two printing-surfaces are employed, one is prepared with a positive, and the other with a negative reproduction of the design, or the like. Any known process of printing, such as from wood or metal blocks, lithographic stones or plates, stencilling processes, and processes depending upon the action of light or chemical means, may be employed.
Patent GB-189915982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Motors for Propelling Vehicles.
Filed: 1899-08-04
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 15,982. Delecroix Motor Syndicate, [Le Croix, X. de]. Aug. 4. Drawings to Specification. Lubricating oil engines. The lubricant contained in the crank chamber of an oil engine is kept cool by air drawn in and expelled by the motion of the piston through two pipes containing layers of gauze and a baffle to prevent the escape of the lubricant.
Patent GB-189922184-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Manufacturing Interiorly Enamelled Metal Utensils or Vessels.
Inventor: KAUFMANN JACOB SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-11-06
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 22,184. Kaufmann, J. S. Nov. 6. Enamelling; pottery.-Relates to the manufacture of metal vessels or utensils, such as coffee, tea, or milk pots, having an interior coating or lining of enamel, porcelain, &c. The lining of the vessel is first formed, by moulding or otherwise, and its interior surface is burnt or glazed. The outer rough surface is next coated with a fine layer of powdered precious or other metal, which is burnt in, this heating serving also to evaporate the binding-agent employed with the powder. On the metallic coating so formed, the metallic body of the vessel is deposited by electrolysis. Preferably, a thin coating of copper &c. is first deposited, and then a thick coating of silver &c.
Patent GB-189923683-A (GB)
Title: An Emulsion more particularly applicable for Dogs and Pheasants.
Inventor: SANDERSON CHARLES
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 23,683. Sanderson, C. Nov. 28. Medicines.-An emulsion intended particularly for mixing with the food of dogs and pheasants consists of sulphate of quinine, strychnine, hypophosphites of iron, lime, manganese, and potassium, distilled water, saffron, glycerine, saponin, and cod liver oil. The emulsion is a remedy for swollen joints, bandy legs, kennel lameness, chest founder, influenza, skin diseases, mange, and weakness after distemper in puppies, and serves as a substitute for eggs in pheasant food.
Patent GB-189924188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Mercerizing Fabrics and the like.
Inventor: ECOB JOHN ROBERTS
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1901-03-05
Abstract: 24,188. Ecob, J. R. Dec. 5. Yarns, mercerizing.-Warps &c. are mercerized by being passed through the alkaline and acid tanks in a sinuous course between rollers, as shown in the Figure, which are preferably geared together and form a continuous series to prevent shrinkage of the material while being operated upon. The rollers may be mounted on bearing - blocks to permit of vertical movement.
Patent GB-190002095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Strainers.
Inventor: BLACKLER HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 2095. Blackler, H. J. Feb. 1. Milk strainers.-The muslin or other straining- medium h is held in a frame composed of two parts a and b, hinged together by a pivot, or by the bent arm c on the part a engaging holes d and e in the part b. The parts a and b have teeth or the like or coacting surfaces f and g, between which the muslin h is held. The parts a and b may simply rest the one upon the other, or may be secured together by a spring or other suitable fastening.
Patent GB-190003559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-closing Taps or Valves.
Inventor: JUDGE JAMES
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1901-04-23
Abstract: 3559. Judge, J., and Garrett, L. Feb. 23. Stuffing-boxes for valves. The spindle of a selfclosing valve actuated by a weighted lever is fitted with a stuffing-box as shown in Fig. 2. Leakage past the spindle A is prevented by packing a secured by a gland a<3>. The spindle is protected from injury by a cap a<1>.
Patent GB-190004546-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for use in Displaying Cut Flowers.
Inventor: WAKEFIELD CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 4546. Wakefield, C. J. March 9. Flower holders for cut flowers.-Consists of a wire on which a number of loops a, Fig. 1, are formed to hold cut flowers, the extremities a being adapted to insert in a vase or the like. Two or more wires, attached together, may be used, and the extremities m a y be soldered to a foundation disc to be placed in a saucer or the like.
Patent GB-190011749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Acetyl-cellulose.
Inventor: LEDERER LEONHARD
Filed: 1900-06-28
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 11,749. Lederer, L. June 28. Acetyl-cellulose is obtained by first converting cellulose into hydro-cellulose, and then treating this with acetic anhydride in the presence of sulphuric acid. The acid may be omitted if the hydro-cellulose is obtained by the use of dilute sulphuric acid (Girard's process). The product is obtained as a granular powder by mixing it with water, washing, and drying.
Patent GB-190012890-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Preventing Sea-beaches from Washing Away.
Inventor: MARTIN FRANCIS COSLETT
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 12,890. Martin, F. C. July 17. Breakwaters; groins and the like, beach.-Consists of a tank for protecting the sea-beach and for distributing oil on the sea. A series of tanks may be arranged either to form a bath or to support a promenade having an awning. Each tank has a hinged lid B<1> and a wedge shaped front C and inside is a receptacle E containing oil. By operating a valve the oil may be allowed to flow from the receptacle E through a pipe F to a tube D having perforations d for the escape of the oil. The tank is retained in position by chains J, K, of which the former is a double chain passing through guides H' and round pulleys H to allow the tank to adjust itself easily to the incoming waves.