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Patent GB-189709034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes for Blacking and other Substances which are required to be Moistened before Used.
Inventor: LANGHORNE THOMAS AIREY
Filed: 1897-04-09
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 9034. Langhorne, T. A., and Tillotson, J. April 9. Boxes for boot-blacking preparations &c.-An inner tray or box b is secured to the outer box a. The tray holds the blacking &c., while under it is a receptacle for water, which is inserted through a pipe c and passes to the blacking &c., to keep it moist, through a pipe e. To cause the water to flow along the pipe e, the bottom of the box a, which is preferably of tin, has only to be bent or pushed upwards.
Patent GB-189710087-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Match Box and Cigarette Holder Case.
Inventor: MITCHELL CECIL
Filed: 1897-04-22
Granted: 1897-06-19
Abstract: 10,087. Mitchell, C. April 22. S m o k e r s' combination articles.-A c o m b i n e d match box and case for a cigarette holder comprises a metal case having a hinged lid a<1> at one end and a second lid d, which forms, together with a partition b, a case for a cigarette holder. Matches are placed in the larger chamber a. Both lids are provided with springs for keeping them in the open or closed position.
Patent GB-189712135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Staking, Softening, and Stretching Leather and Skins.
Inventor: HALEY SAM
Filed: 1897-05-17
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 12,135. Haley, S. May 17. Hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.-Relates to machines for staking, softening, and stretching leather or skins. The staking-tool k is carried by a holder h sliding in ways formed in the staking-head g, which is reciprocated by the disc d, pin d<1>, and connecting-rod e. The inclination of the connecting-rod causes the tool to be pressed downwards upon the leather through the medium of the spring j during the movement from left to right, while it is raised clear of the work during the return motion by means of the extension e<1> of the rod. The work is laid upon the table c and is automatically gripped before each stroke by the clamp q, actuated by the cam s and lever s<2>. The surface of the table consists of a metal plate m stretched by tension screws. A pair of staples l secured to a block n reciprocating beneath the table pass over the stretched plate, and the tool k descends between them as shown in Fig. 5. By means of the rods n<1>, n<2> and slide o the staples are reciprocated together with the tool. An inclined plate u prevents the catching and folding up of the skin during the backward movement of the staples.
Patent GB-189712274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hydrogen Peroxide and in Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1897-05-18
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 12,274. Rosenblum, S., Rideal, S., and Commercial Ozone Syndicate. May 18. Moving-beater apparatus.-In a process for making hydrogen peroxide by the action of ozone on turpentine or an allied body in the presence of water, a mixing-vessel is used, consisting of a closed vessel B, charged through a tube B<2> with a mixture of the turpentine &c. and water, which is thoroughly mixed by the duplex stirring-arms C', C<2>, the former of which are carried on a tubular shaft C<3>, while the latter are carried directly on the central shaft C<4>. They are driven in opposite directions by the bevel gearing C<5>, C<6>, C<7> and shaft C<8>. Beneath the stirrers is a perforated pipe B<4> through which ozone, free from moisture or carbonic acid is forced.
Patent GB-189715580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Feed Mechanism for Type-writers and like Machines.
Inventor: JUNGE CHARLES
Filed: 1897-06-30
Granted: 1897-08-14
Abstract: 15,580. Junge, C., [Sears, C.]. June 30. Type - writers and like machines.-Relates to the feed-mechanism for the carriage of typewriting, matrix, and like machines. The carriage is driven by a suitable spring, and is controlled by bevel or other gear from a shaft B interchangeably geared by means of a pinion b with a wheel a<1> connected preferably by means of a pawl with the ratchet-wheel A. Two pawls, viz., a retaining-pawl C and a selecting- pawl E, engage the ratchet A, and are connected together by a pin c and slot e in such a way that one of the pawls is forced into engagement as the other is forced out of engagement with the ratchet A The retaining-pawl C is pivoted to the frame of the machine and is connected by a link to a lever L operated by a cross-bar N which receives its motion indirectly from the key levers. The selecting-pawl E is pivoted to a selecting-plate D hung on the shaft a of the ratchet A. The plate D is connected by a link g<6> to a pivoted frame consisting of side bars g<1> and a notched bar G having notches to engage the key levers of such depth as will cause the selecting-plate to move a distance corresponding with the space required for each letter or character. The above-mentioned pivoted frame G is provided with a projection g<4> which engages one of a series of steps j, j<1>, j<2>, j<3>, or j' on a sliding plate J operated by an arm h<1> from a second pivoted frame having a notched cross-bar H engaging the key levers. The various steps j, j<1>, &c. correspond with the different widths of character required, and by engaging the projection g' prevent momentum of the pivoted frame G from carrying the selecting-plate D too far. The pivoted frame H carries a spring crossbar N which operates the lever L at the proper instant to cause the retaining-pawl C to engage and hold the ratchet A. The Specification describes several modifications in parts of the mechanism shown, e.g, the ratchet A may be replaced by a rack sliding in guides.
Patent GB-189717123-A (GB)
Title: Improved Compound or Composition specially adapted for Printers Inking Rollers and the like.
Inventor: WHITE JACOB WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-07-20
Granted: 1897-09-25
Abstract: 17,123. White, J. W. July 20. Inking-rollers, making.-Inking-rollers of white - or light colour are made from a composition of gelatine, golden syrup, oxide of zinc, glycerine, and water. Glue may be used instead of gelatine.
Patent GB-189719602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycles.
Inventor: RICKETTS JOHN
Filed: 1897-08-25
Granted: 1898-08-25
Abstract: 19,602. Ricketts, J. Aug. 25. Supporting or mounting bearings.-Relates to the construction of cycles in which spring connections are interposed between the frame and the wheel axles. Volute springs are preferably employed the parts of which are so arranged that they come into action one after the other in a cumulative manner. Figs. 2 and 4 show the arrangements for the front and rear fork ends respectively of a bicycle. The ends of the front fork A are formed into rings B which enclose springs C supporting the wheel axle F. Each spring is formed of plates the outer one of which is connected to a bush E in which fits the axle end. The springs are fixed at one end by plates and bolts D, D<1>, which also serve to close openings in the rings B through which the axle is placed in position, to prevent springing open the forks. The springs are held in position in the rings B by guide-plates G<1> which are connected together by bolts G' and are acted on by springs H. These guide-plates may also be connected to the bushes E. For the rear wheel axle the rings B are replaced by a stirrupshaped loop B<1> sliding within bifurcated fork ends B, which arrangement enables the tension of the chain to be adjusted. The bifurcated fork ends B are closed by plates J through which pass the screwed stems B<3> provided with nuts K. The stirrup-shaped loops B<1> are moved to adjust the tension of the chain, by rotating the nuts K, which are locked after adjustment, by plates L, L<1> engaging circumferential grooves K<1> in the nuts. In a modification, the springs C are secured to an angle-piece which fits into a socket in the stirrup B'. The inner guide-plate G<1> may, if desired, be secured to a flange formed on the ball-bearing cone.
Patent GB-189719985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Beds.
Inventor: WESTERN YSOBEL
Filed: 1897-08-31
Granted: 1897-10-02
Abstract: 19,985. Western, Y. Aug. 31. Air beds.-The bed is made of rubber top, bottom, and sides a, a<1>, a<3>, cemented together at the edges and lined with fabric. The top and bottom are pierced with holes, and connected by rubber tubes fixed by slitting them top and bottom, turning over the slit parts, and securing by cementing washers over the turned-down parts. The tubes may be fixed by securing nuts d<2> to them, and then engaging flanged screws d<3> with the nuts clamping the top and bottom a or a<1> between the nuts d' and screws d<3>. The bed rests on fabric or leather strips E, and is provided with tubes and valves for inflating.
Patent GB-189800186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elevated Cycle Railways.
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-01-04
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 186. Martin, W. H. Jan. 4. Elevated railways.-Relates to an elevated cycle railway for recreation or for carrying loads. Uprights l are firmly erected at distances of about 30 feet apart, and to them are firmly secured cross - arms 2 carrying, by means of end brackets 3, the two sets of double-flanged rails 8, which are braced together by intermediate spreaders 13. The cross-arms and spreaders are securely held by adjustable guy wires 19, 18, 21 secured above to a ring 16 surrounding vertical recesses 17 in the upper end of the upright, or below to the upright beneath the rails. The turnbuckles 22 are arranged close to the track, so as to be easily reached therefrom.
Patent GB-189802167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Generators for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MOORES JAMES
Filed: 1898-01-27
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 2167. Moores, J., and Farrell, H. O. Jan. 27. Dynamos, draving.-A dynamo driven by the rim or tyre of a cycle or other vehicle is mounted on bearings in such a manner that it can rock within certain limits, and so yield to irregularities in the wheel. In applying the invention to a cycle, the dynamo b is mounted in bearings c' attached to a bracket a<3> supported by the fork a<2>. The driving-pulley b<2> is kept in contact with the rim of the wheel by a spring d, but may be held out of contact therewith by a suitable catch.
Patent GB-189807044-A (GB)
Title: New and Useful Improvements in Safety Apparatus for Tramway or Railway Carriages or Cars and the like.
Inventor: BUSECK OSKAR FREIHERR VON
Filed: 1898-03-23
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 7044. Buseck, O. F. von. March 23. Obstruction - removers for tramway or railway carriages &c. A net is carried between the rods a, b, which are mounted on vertical pivots c, d. The rods c, d are rotated by the crank e through the double-armed lever k and rods f, g, h, i when the net is to be housed.
Patent GB-189809785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Joints, Unions, and the like.
Inventor: HAMMER THORVALD FREDERIK
Filed: 1898-04-28
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 9785. Hammer, T. F. April 28. Couplings, disconnectible.-The invention relates to unions, and consists of two parts D and E into which the pipes are screwed. Between the parts D and E is placed a ring I of soft metal or other material, the surfaces of which are zones of different spheres which fit against correspondinglyshaped surfaces on the ends of the parts D, E. The latter are coupled together by a nut F. Clearance is left at suitable places between the various parts, so that the pipes need not be in an exact line. The surfaces of the ring I and the abutting surfaces of the ends D, E may be conical instead of spherical.
Patent GB-189815005-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Cleaning, Renovating, or Steaming Carpets, Rugs, and other Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: BOWIE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-07-08
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 15,005. Bowie, W., and Bowie, J. July 8. Carpets &c., cleaning &c.-Relates to a machine for use in cleaning and renovating carpets, rugs, and other textile fabrics after the beating process usually employed. Fig. 4 shows a cross-section of the machine. The carpet &c. c is unwound from the roller d, passes over the table b, and is wound upon the roller e. A steam pipe m runs beneath the perforated plate z along the centre of the table b. The brushes g, g are reciprocated by suitable machinery, and alternately come in contact with the rolls k, k, which supply them with benzene &c. from the tanks i, i.
Patent GB-189818680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Time Tables for Railways, Tramways and other Conveyances.
Inventor: HICKSON JAMES MOORE
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 18,680. Hickson, J. M., [Stephen, F. S., and Whyte, J.]. Aug. 31. Drawings to Specification. Timetables, railway and like.-Consists of a booklet of 12 sheets, the number of each sheet being on the top of the front side, and the trains &c. which run between the hour corresponding with the number of the sheet and the next hour being all given in the front side of that particular sheet, and so on with the other sheets. The backs of the sheets are used for advertisements or other information.
Patent GB-189820531-A (GB)
Title: Electro-magnetic Mechanism for Actuating Engine Valves.
Inventor: MCLAREN JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-28
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 20,531. McLaren, J., and McLaren, H., [Nayler, E. W.]. Sept. 28. Valve gear.-Relates to electromagnetic mechanism for actuating engine valves. Fig. 1 shows the cylinder in section, Fig. 2 the arrangements of the circuits and connections, and Fig. 3 the revolving disc J and contact-plates J', J<2> together with the adjustable contact points or rollers L, L for controlling the operation of the valves. The disc J is preferably secured to the main shaft I<2>. The admission valves E, E<1> open outwardly under the action of the electromagnets G, G', and are provided with internal projections e, e against which the piston may knock in case of accident. The exhaust valves F, F<1> open inwardly, and are worked by the electromagnets G<2>, G<3>. The shaded portion of the disc J is of insulating-material, the peripheral plate J' and face-plate J<2> being conducting. A governor is connected to the rod N<6> and by its control the movement of the hub N<3> effects a simultaneous and equal movement of the rollers L, L connected by circuit wires with the electromagnets G, G<1>. The rollers l, l are connected with the electromagnets G<2>, G<3>. A dynamo 0 supplies the current when running, and a battery P when starting. The switches S<2>, S<3> put the battery P in circuit for working, and the hand-switch Q is for starting. The switches S, S' are those for use when the engine and dynamo are running.
Patent GB-189823300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Drilling Apparatus.
Inventor: DIEHL EMIL
Filed: 1898-11-05
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 23,300. Diehl, E. Nov. 5 Boring and drilling. -A templet is used in drilling or boring co-axial holes in machined work to avoid lining off, and consists of a plate B, Fig. 5, with guide-sockets L<1>, and having a hole D, Fig. 6, to fit over a spindle A. The spindle is clamped on the machined work M parallel with the drill, and may be merely a plain cylinder, or may have circular ends Z<1>, the intermediate portion being formed to fit the work. The other end of the plate B has a cross-bar F<1>, one end of which may be clamped on a machined surface, to exactly set the templet. To drill the co-axial holes L<2> at the other end, the templet is transferred to the other end of the spindle, which is shifted longitudinally if necessary, and the other end of the cross-bar clamped. When a boring-bar is used, two templets and spindles are used, the bar revolving in the corresponding sockets. To avoid using special templets for slightly different patterns, the plate B with the guide-sockets may be adjustably fixed on a bar T secured as before. The cross-bar F' may be replaced by other suitable known means for securing the free end of the templet.
Patent GB-189823723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw and Nut Mechanism.
Inventor: GOSSER ADOLF
Filed: 1898-11-10
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 23,723. G¾sser, A. Nov. 10. Screw - and - nut mechanism for presses, machine tools, &c. The screw B works through a hollow screw A, of lower pitch, the nut of which is formed by the frame g. The hollow screw may remain stationary, or it may be locked to the screw B ; this locking may be automatically effected after the screw B has moved through a predetermined distance by the engagement of an adjustable clutch ring b with a corresponding ring a on the head of the hollow screw. A slide x, fitted in a groove in the side of the ring a, carries a projecting pin y which, when the motion is reversed, limits the rotation of the hollow screw by coming into contact with a vertical pin z.
Patent GB-189825983-A (GB)
Title: Improved Amalgamating Apparatus for Extraction of Precious Metals from Minerals.
Inventor: LAVOIX ANTOINE
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 25,983. Lavoix, A. Dec. 8. Amalgamating.-Relates to amalgamating-apparatus for the extraction of gold, silver, &c. from minerals. A stationary cylinder A is mounted upon and secured to a base S by means of three regulating-screws a and nuts which allow the cylinder to be adjusted to a vertical position. A cylinder B is arranged to revolve within the cylinder A, and has rings z provided with teeth s keyed to it. Rings y with teeth s<1> are secured to the cylinder A, the rows of teeth s, s<1> alternating with each other. In a modification, the teeth s are screwed into the cylinder B, and the cylinders A and B are provided with ribs. The cylinder A is closed by a riveted bottom C with a ribbed frame D, which forms a pedestal for supporting the shaft o of the cylinder B and also carries a pipe e for the inflow of the mixture of water and mineral and a pipe f for the outflow of the residue and the removal of the amalgam. The cylinder A has a cover F perforated with windows or holes g and carries the gearing for the cylinder B. The cylinder B is closed by a bottom h, which carries a shaft o journalled in the frame D, and is driven, through bevel gear-wheels k, k<1> from a shaft l. A screw n adjustable by a wheel V serves as a thrust bearing for the head of the cylinder B, a suitable oiler r being provided. Vanes v are provided on the lower internal part of the cylinder B to stir up the sediment. Gauges T, T' for noting the working of the apparatus are provided. Quicksilver is introduced into the lower part of the apparatus, and then the mixture of water and mineral is pumped in through the pipe e, forcing the quicksilver into the annular space between the cylinders. The cylinder B is started to rotate, and the water and minerals rise through the quicksilver and are brought into intimate contact therewith by the agitating-devices, thereby obtaining a complete amalgamation of the quicksilver with the precious metals in the mineral. The water and residues collect in the chamber H, and are carried away through the outlet R. A small tube R<1> serves to empty the residues when the apparatus is to be cleared. The cylinder A may be enclosed in a vapour jacket, or the apparatus may be enclosed in a casing to which steam is admitted.
Patent GB-189901106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Facia for Electrical Instruments.
Inventor: BYNG MAX
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 1106. Byng, M., Eidsforth, J., and Wilkinson, H., [Executors of Eidsforth, R. P.]. Jan. 17. Indicators or annunciators.-Letters and numerals are printed with coloured grounds on metal face plates or strips of any shape, for electric indicators, by lithographic or other ordinary processes for printing in two or more colours.
Patent GB-189901134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Baling Presses.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 1134. Boult, A. J., [Klinger, C. A.]. Jan. 17. Baling-presses.-The cord l is held with its free end above the bale to be bound, and it is kept taut under the bale by a spring tension n. The perforating-needles f are moved by the levers d, e through the material in the press, the hooked end o catching the cord l and drawing it upwards. The workman in charge cuts the loop and ties the free ends of the cord across the bale, leaving a free end as before for the next bale.
Patent GB-189904835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Noble's Combs, used in the Treatment of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: DENBY JONAS
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 4835. Denby, J. March 4. Combing-machines.-The usual dabbing-apparatus is dispensed with, and the fibres are caused to pass in a zig-zag fashion between upwardly and downwardly projecting blades c, d, e between the rows of pins in the circles. The downwardly-projecting blades have a slight lateral play or shake to enable them to accommodate themselves to inequalities in the rows of pins in the circles, and the upwardlyprojecting blades are carried by a bracket on the frame so that they rest loosely on the comb circle as it travels beneath them. The fibres are forced downwards into the teeth and between the blades by blasts of air from the pipes k, h, the pipe h having such a section at its mouth that a current of air is directed across the comb circles and also by means of lateral branches h<2>, h<3> downwards between the rows of pins.
Patent GB-189907451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Forming Grooves in the Internal Surface of Tubes, and Tools therefor.
Inventor: NEVILL HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 7451. Nevill, H. April 10. Forging; corrugating.-The internal surfaces of tubes are grooved longitudinally for ball bearings or keyways &c. by forcing a drift-die a, Fig. 1, having ribs c, into the tube i suitably held in a bolster e having grooves h corresponding with the ribs on the drift. The ribs c, in thus forming corresponding internal grooves in the tube i, force the metal into the grooves h in the bolster.
Patent GB-189907584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches and Cutouts.
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 7584. Crompton & Co. and Dix, H. W. W. April 11. Cut - outs; switches. -In magnetic cutouts, the electromagnet E controlling the catch f of the switch lever G is placed in a shunt circuit instead of in series.
Patent GB-189910642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Containers or Carriers for Bottles, Mineral Water Syphons, and the like.
Inventor: LOZE AUGUSTE EMILE HENRI
Filed: 1899-05-20
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 10,642. LozÚ, A. E. H. May 20. Baskets for bottles and the like. The basket is formed of bars a, b at the top and bottom, between which are secured standards c. The sides d and the partitions e are formed of fibrous material, such as rope, which is interlaced between the standards.
Patent GB-189913231-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Grease Proof Lining for Hats, Caps and the like.
Inventor: QUAID JOSEPH D ARCY
Filed: 1899-06-26
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,231. Quaid, J. D'A., and Mountcastle, F. June 26. Leathers or sweat bands.-Relates to a greaseproof leather or sweat band for hats, caps, and the like. The ordinary leather D, which is shown turned back at D', has attached to it, preferably by cement, a backing E of greaseproof material such as muslin coated with shellac. The compound band is then fixed to the bat by rivets F, which are-passed through the band E and the body of the hat, and the heads of the rivets are then. covered with pieces F<1> of sheet rubber.
Patent GB-190004562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes.
Inventor: JANETT GEORG
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4562. J a n e t t, G., and Scholz, H. March 9. Drawings to Specification. Envelopes.-One face of the envelope is made of transparent material, such as celluloid. The address is written on that part of the contents visible through the transparent face.