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Patent GB-189715846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mortise Dead Locks for Asylums.
Inventor: SEXTON HENRY
Filed: 1897-07-03
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 15,846. Sexton, H. July 3. Locks, key.-The lock can be double-locked, and is specially applicable for use in lunatic asylums &c., being arranged to prevent picking or mischievous tampering with the keyhole, and also to indicate, by the angular position of oval knobs, the degree to which the door is locked. The bolt b is operated by a toothed follower f on a knob spindle d, and can be single-locked by the knob or key, the stump g moving in a slot h in the lever c. Doublelocking is effected by a turn of the key, the stump passing through a gate into the recess k. Unlocking is effected by two complete turns of the key, or by one turn and an operation of the knob. The keyhole is protected by a circular bush l, revolving between the side-plates of the lock, and slotted to receive the key u. Spring tumblers m are pivoted at the sides, or guided in a straight line, and are displaced as the key bit is turned. The tumblers are formed hollow with openings r to intercept wire or other pickers.
Patent GB-189716349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stamp Affixing Machines.
Inventor: TOUSEY SINCLAIR
Filed: 1897-07-10
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 16,349. Tousey, S., and Long, E. F. de. July 10. Damping and affixing stamps and the like. - Relates to an apparatus for affixing adhesive stamps to envelopes or for like purposes. The envelope is moistened by a roller 50 mounted in a carriage 49 guided by slides 45 and drawn across by a cord 53 attached to a plunger 10 which is depressed by the hand. The plunger 10 also operates by levers 37 a device 34 for transferring stamps from a box 23 to a position below the presser 14, which at the end of the stroke of the plunger 10 transfers the stamp to the envelope. The parts are returned to their positions by springs, the transference of a stamp from the box 23 to below the presser 14 taking place on the return stroke. The roller 50 is lifted from the envelope on the return stroke by a detent carrying a roller. The box 23 holding the stamps is removable, and other boxes are provided for holding different stamps.
Patent GB-189717869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathes for Turning or Screwing Purposes.
Inventor: TRICKETT WALTER WASDELL
Filed: 1897-07-30
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 17,869. Trickett, W. W. July 30. Lathee.-The spindle D of the fixed headstock of a lathe and the spindle D<1> of the loose headstock are arranged so as to be capable of traversing and are connected together by crossheads H, H<1> and rods J. The spindle D' is adjustable lengthwise by rotating it on a screw d' by means of the handwheel K. The spindle D may be traversed by half-nuts at L, mounted in levers l<1> and engaging a screw on the spindle. The hand-lever P, for operating the sleeve d<6> which through link mechanism opens and closes the work-holding jaws at N, is attached to its support p<3> by a joint so that it can be moved horizontally or swung vertically, a spring catch being provided to hold it out of the way when required. A bar S connected with the lever P carries a stop S<2> which is moved into position between the headstock B and crosshead H' to prevent motion of the spindles when the lever P engages the sleeve d<6> for operating the jaws at N. The tools T are mounted in pivoted arms t' operated by the hand-lever V and link mechanism v<1>, t<2>. The levers l<1> and half-nuts L may also be operated from the hand-lever V through suitable mechanism and a shaft X, so that the tools and traversing-motion are set in operation at the same time.
Patent GB-189717992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Automatically Discharging Given Quantities of Seed from Kettles of Seed Presses and other similar Plant.
Inventor: ALEXANDER HERBERT
Filed: 1897-07-31
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 17,992. Alexander, H., [Kiderlen, A. E.]. July 31. Measured quantities, delivering.-The apparatus is for use with seed kettles and the like. The measuring-vessels A, A are alternately filled and emptied by apertured slides B, C actuated by a lever D, D on the shaft E which also carries a lever J, J. The rocking of the levers D, J is caused by the contact of adjustable studs H, H on a piece G reciprocated through a connecting-rod P by a rotating crank. Slides K with stirring-fingers L may cut off supply to either or both of the measuring - vessels. They are actuated, when desired, by hand-levers M.
Patent GB-189719537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spindles for Spinning and Twisting Frames.
Inventor: GILLON LUCIEN ERNEST
Filed: 1897-08-24
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 19,537. Gillon, L. E. Aug. 24. Spindle apparatus.- The bearing B for the conical part a of the spindle carries a downwardly-projecting tube C, which takes within a loose tube D resting in a recess in the upper end of the wharl. The tubes C, D are connected together by a pin-and-slot arrangement, so that they can move upon one another when the bearing B is adjusted. The wharl is provided with inner longitudinal grooves, to allow the oil, admitted at the upper end of the bearing B, to pass downwards to the step bearing F. This bearing carries a tube G which encloses the lower part of the spindle and passes upwards within a recess in the lower end of the wharl and round a short tube e<1> secured therein.
Patent GB-189722025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipettes for Automatically Measuring off Small Quantities of Liquid.
Filed: 1897-09-25
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 22,025. Stokes, A. W., and Lister & Co., R. A. Sept. 25. Drawings to Specification. Bottles, emptying; stoppers.-In the Provisional Specification, a form of pipette, with a rubber bulb, is described, which passes through the cork of the bottle and forms a part of its stopper.
Patent GB-189722027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Testing the Acidity of Milk and other Liquids.
Filed: 1897-09-25
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 22,027. Stokes, A. W., and Lister & Co., R. A. Sept.25. Measured quantities, delivering; measures of capacity. - Relates to apparatus for testing the acidity of milk and other liquids. T h e apparatus comprises a drop bottle A having a stopper B with drop outlet B<1> and air inlet B'. The stopper B is enclosed within a removable cap or cover C. The drop bottle contains a solution of soda with a suitable indicator, such as phenolphthalein. In addition to the drop bottle a graduated receptacle D is employed. The graduations are so arranged that, when the milk or other liquid to be tested is filled to the mark O, and the solution is added until the acid is neutralized, the reading gives the percentage of lactic acid.
Patent GB-189726231-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Air Tube for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: GARDNER HENRY
Filed: 1897-11-11
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 26,231. Gardner, H., and Gardner. G Nov. 11. Tyres, pneumatic, air tubes for. The air tube is made slightly longer than the circumference of the wheel, and is closed at one end A and at a short distance B, C from the other end C. The tube is placed round the rim, and the end A inserted within the part B C so that inflation secures the tube in position.
Patent GB-189728147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Communication between Passengers in Railway Trains and the Guards or Driver of same, or other similar Purposes.
Inventor: DAYNES JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 28,147. Daynes, J. Nov. 30. Signals, pneumatic-bell.-Relates to signalling- apparatus applicable for railway passengers' communicition and other similar purposes. The stop-rod 4 of a spring-actuate ahrm bell &c. on the engine &c. is connected by packing-washers 10, 11 to the flexible diaphragm 7 fixed in the airtight casing 5, this casing being connected through the valve chamber 16 and pipe 15 to the service pipe of the vacuum brake &c., and through the pipe 14 and suitable branches to operating taps or valves placed in the different compartments of the carriages &c. The casing 5 is normally exhausted, and the alarm bell silent, the diaphragm 7 being in the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, but, when one of the taps is opened by a passenger &c., the vacuum in the casing 5 is destroyed, and the diaphragm 7 and rod 4 are forced by the spring 13 to the position shown in full lines, so causing the bell to sound. The inrush of air to the casing 5 lifts the valve 18, Fig. 2, from the seat 19 to the seat 21, where it is held by the external pressure. The casing 5 is gradually exhausted again through the bye-pass 22, during which process the parts return to their normal positions.
Patent GB-189800375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Metal Tubes for containing Liquids or Semi-liquids.
Filed: 1898-01-06
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 375. Betts &. Co. and Nimmy, W. Jan. 6. Stoppers.-Relates to collapsable metal tubes a for containing liquids or semi-liquids, which are expelled through an orifice at one end by pressure applied to the tubes, and consists in providing them with a cap which cannot be removed from the tube. Fig. 1 shows one form, in which the head b is made with a groove c, and the lower edge g of the cap e is turned inwards to engage in this groove, so that the cap can be unscrewed sufficiently for the liquid to escape through the hole f in the cap, which hole is not in line with the orifice of the tube, so that the latter is closed when the cap is screwed down. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the orifices in the tube and cap are in the same line, but a disc h attached to the cap lies between them.
Patent GB-189810500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ratchet Braces.
Inventor: HILSDEN JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-07
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 10,500. Hilsden, J. May 7. Braces. - T h e drill spindle c of a ratchet b r a c e is rotated in the same direction at e a c h stroke of the lever l by a double ratchet gear. The pawls f, f<1> engage with oppositelyoperating ratohetwheels h,j, each of which has a bevelwheel g, gearing with an intermediate wheel e on the frame d. The wheel h is secured to the spindle c, and the wheel j is free, but drives the spindle through the wheel e.
Patent GB-189811866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode and Means of Securing Catches onto Door-knob Spindles.
Inventor: SANDERS HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-25
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 11,866. Sanders, R. May 25. Cupboard-turns.-The door knob spindle b<1> is screwed and provided with flats, and the catch A is attached by screwing it into position and holding it from rotation by a forked piece D, sliding in guides a<1> on the catch. The end a<2> of the catch is turned up to prevent the entire withdrawal of the piece D, the latter being slid back to allow the position of the catch to be adjusted on the spindle.
Patent GB-189816511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to the Manufacture of Felt Hats.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-07-29
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 16,511. Taylor, J. July 29. Felt hats. - Soft felt hats are made with a stiffened brim, the amount of stiffness of which gradually decreases from the outer edge inwards. This may be produced by covering the brim with a ring which leaves a portion of the outer edge of the brim exposed, and this portion is coated with proofing-solution and then rings of smaller diameter successively replace the first ring and proofing solutions of gradually -decreasing strength are applied to the brim. This graduated proofing may, however, be produced by dipping the brim to different depths in proofing-solutions of decreasing strength.
Patent GB-189817335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tubular Woven Articles.
Inventor: FRANKLIN BERNARD
Filed: 1898-08-11
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 17,335. Franklin, S. Aug. 11. Drawings to Specification. Tubular fabrics.-Neckties, scarfs, waistbands, hat-bands, &c, are woven with one or more linings secured to the outer fabric at the sides or elsewhere
Patent GB-189821716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: THOMSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-15
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 21,716. Kelvin of Largs, W. Thomson, Baron, Oct. 15. Drawings to Specification. Resistances, for compensating changes in resistance of the copper coils of measuring-instruments due to temperature variations, consist of incandescence lamps, having filaments of proper relative resistance and such as not to become incandescent with the current used, connected in series with the coils aud placed near them.
Patent GB-189823091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Casement Stays.
Inventor: BARNES THOMAS
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 23,091. Barnes, T. Nov. 3. Stays.-Relates to the method of clamping the stay C. It is clamped so as to prevent both longitudinal and rotary movement, longitudinal movement being prevented by the set-screw B and rotary by the toothed face of the head A of the bolt, which locks with corresponding teeth on the bracket D. A spiral spring E forces the teeth out of gear when the screw B is slackened.
Patent GB-189901079-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for use in Mercerising Textile Fabrics.
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 1079. Schwabe & Co., S., Boral, R., and Kymer, A. Jan. 17. Mercerizing.-The fabric 2 is passed under a guide-roller 3 and over an expanding roller 4 to the trough 5 containing the mercerizing- solution. Thence it passes between the squeezing-rollers 7, 8 over a series of bowls 9 and under a series of rollers 10, the fabric being thus kept tightly pressed and stretched throughout its course, to prevent shrinking. Towards the end of its course it is washed by water discharged from spurt pipes 11.
Patent GB-189908787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Cars.
Inventor: POPP LORENZ
Filed: 1899-04-26
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 8787. Popp, L. April 26. Motor road vehicles.-Fig. 2 shows a plan of a light vehicle driven by a benzene motor. The benzene reservoir F<1> is divided into two chambers, the lower of which is under air pressure and communicates with the lamp H for the ignition tubes, while the upper is connected by a pipe f with the vessel F, which is heated by the pipe d<6>. A valve F<0>, fitted to the vessel F, has a hollow hand-regulated plug with three ports communicating with corresponding ports in the shell leading to the benzene chamber, outer air, and pipe f<2> of the chamber Z from which the cylinders D of the four-phase motor are supplied. The exhaust valves d<2> are opened by the pivoted lever g, g, the lower arm of which is struck once every revolution of the shaft E by an arm of the star-wheel g<4> on the shaft g<3> which is driven by chain gearing from, and at a quarter the speed of, the shaft E. Refrigerating-vessels placed above and below the cylinders D communicate with a reservoir R having a connection with the condenser T. The countershaft I is driven at different speeds from the crank shaft E by shifting the belts i<4> i<5> on the movable pulleys i, i<1> and i', i<3> and the fixed pulleys e<4>, e<5>. The wheels J are driven from the shaft I, which has differential gearing k, k<1>, k<2>, k<3>, Fig. 9, mounted with one of the chain wheels i<8> on the sleeve i<10>, and the tension of the chains i<9> is adjusted by bolts m in a frame supporting the bearings of the shaft I. The axles of the front wheels N are pivoted at a<1> and connected by links n<1>, n<2> to the rack o, which is operated by a cog-wheel o<1> on a pivot o<2> having a chain-wheel o<4> driven from a wheel o<5> on the lower end of a rod p fitted at its upper end with a steering-lever p<3>.
Patent GB-189916117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Varying Mechanism.
Inventor: REEVES MILTON OTHELLO
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 16,117. Reeves, M. O. Aug. 8. Belt gearing.-Relates to a variable-speed gear consisting of a bevel-edged belt working over expanding and contracting pulleys, each formed of two cones adapted to be moved together and apart. In order to maintain constant the tension of the belt, the cones are moved with a differential movement, produced by forming the pivots 13 of the operating-levers 6 upon wings 12, and by jointing the levers at 16 to radius links 14, pivoted at 15 ; the pivots 13 work in transverse slots. The pivots 15 are formed upon nuts traversed by a screw 2, by turning which the belt tension may be regulated. The bearings 5, which make contact with the bosses of the cones, are fitted with balls.
Patent GB-189918740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Booth Brushes and the like.
Inventor: GNUTZMANN EHLER
Filed: 1899-09-16
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,740. Gnutzmann, E. Sept. 16. Boots and shoes, cleaning and polishing.-A boot brush a or equivalent pad carries a detachable cloth or leather strip b one end of which is used for applying the blacking and the other end for polishing the boot. The brush itself is used for removing mud or dust.
Patent GB-190000188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulds for Making Cigarettes.
Inventor: WILKINS JOHN
Filed: 1900-01-03
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 188. Wilkins, J. Jan. 3. Cigarette-making appliances.-The appliance consists of a plunger A fitting in a tube B formed with a lateral opening c. The tobacco is inserted through the opening c, and the tube B is filled by means of the plunger. The paper is rolled on the tube, and the end is twisted or screwed to close it. The plunger is then uned to fill and discharge the cigarette at one operation.
Patent GB-190002337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Apparatus.
Inventor: MAT MAURICE LE
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 2337. Le Mat, M. Feb. 6. Acetylene.-Relates to means for automatically feeding successive charges of carbide into water, and to means for recharging without interruption of generation. The carbide is placed in six receptacles c arranged within a casing C<2> in two rows of three each, and provided with hinged bottoms e, Fig. 4, which are supported by catches q, q<1>. The casing C<2> is provided with a cover C<1> resting in a water seal z. The bottoms of the receptacles are opened on opposite sides of the casing alternately one at a time by fingers g arranged spirally on a shaft f which is fixed to a ratchet-wheel p. This wheel is operated by the bell A' of the gas holder. As the bell descends, it presses upon a weight i, suspended in a tube h within the holder, and through the chain i<1> it lifts a weighted lever m, which carries a weighted pawl o gearing with the wheel p. A dial on the wheel p and a fixed pointer r indicate the number of charges used. The charges fall through a shoot D into one of three generating-chambers enclosed in a casing B, which is fitted with a water seal receiving the cover C. The gas produced passes to the holder by a pipe E, E<2>. The bottoms of the carbide receptacles are returned to the closed position, before recharging, by a lever w which is connected by a link x with a shaft u fitted with fingers v. For continuous working, two or more sets of receptacles, generators, and gas delivery pipes are placed side by side, so that the same shaft f may operate the hinged bottoms of each set of receptacles in succession. The delivery pipes are fitted with valves s, so that any generator may be cut off for recharging. To prevent the valves from being left shut by inadvertence, they are connected by chains with the lever m, whereby they are all opened when a charge of carbide is delivered from any receptacle.
Patent GB-190005955-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ledger or Account Book with Loose Leaves.
Inventor: TODD ARTHUR DALES
Filed: 1900-03-30
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 5955. Todd, A. D. March 30. Filing papers.-A ledger or account book with detachable leaves is formed with a back in two halves a<1>, a<2> hinged together and fitted with one or more locks e. Curved prongs c on frames fitted to the sides of each half of the back extend alternately from opposite sides and are arranged from end to end of the leaves as shown, the leaves being perforated on the inner edges. Each prong-point enters a perforation in the back-plate of the opposite prong-frame, and has a countersunk hole to receive a securing-wire flush with the back-plate. Cords may be threaded through the holes to retain some of the leaves while others are being removed.
Patent GB-190013168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tar-paving.
Inventor: WARD JAMES
Filed: 1900-07-21
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 13,168. Ward, J. July 21. Concrete paving.-The body of the paving is composed of relatively large-gauge stone, screened, broken, and tarred. With this is mixed similar, but much smaller-gauge, stone which constitutes a filling for the interstices. The whole becomes solid on rolling. For footways, the gauges of both sets of stone are smaller.
Patent GB-190014754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for the Production of Camphor, Pinyl Oxalate, and Pinyl Formate.
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 14,754. Mills, C. K., [Ampere Electro- Chemical Co.]. Aug. 17. Pinyl derivatives ; camphors. - Anhydrous turpentine of any well-known variety containing sufficient pinene and anhydrous oxalic acid are heated together at about 120‹ to 130‹ C., whereby a mixture of borneol, borneol oxalate, borneol formate, camphor, and waste products is produced. This mixture is treated with caustic alkalies, such as lime, for breaking up the borneol ethers, and the mixture is then distilled with steam for separating the borneol and camphor from the impurities. Finally, this mixture is oxidized by bichromate and sulphuric acid for converting the borneol into camphor.
Patent GB-190110587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Lampholders.
Inventor: SPERRYN GEORGE
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 10,587. Sperryn, G., and Wood, W. H. May 22. Switches for incandescent lamp holders. A holder for a bayonet-capped lamp contains a cylindrical insulator A, which carries the switch on one end, as shown in Fig. 2, and spring plungers E, E<1> and binding-screws B<2>, B<3> on the other, Fig. 5. The switch is a bar D of channel section, pivoted at one end F<1> to a support on the insulator A ; the other end forms tongues to pass between two stationary contacts B, B<1>. The switch is situated under a bridge G, which supports a shaft H carrying two arms with an insulating-roller J to bear on the switch. When the shaft is turned to open the switch, the roller engages a tongue d' bent up on the switch, over the pivot F<1>. A spring surrounding the pivot also tends to hold the switch open or closed. The cylindrical insulator carries an insulating-partition between the contacts B, B<1>. An insulating-sleeve surrounds the switch and part of the insulator A, bearing against a shoulder on the latter. A cover is applied to the open end of the sleeve above the switch.
Patent GB-190120003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Fasteners.
Inventor: BARKER STEPHEN ALBRO
Filed: 1901-10-07
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 20,003. Barker, S. A. Oct. 7. Fraction-grip fastenings; necktie fastenings. - Garment fasteners, more especially attachments for securing the straps or free ends of neckties, consist of a hollow device made of sheet metal or coiled wire substantially in the forms shown in Figs. 2, 4, and 5, and provided with apertures 4 for attachment by sewing &c. The strap is passed through the device, and retained by the constriction.