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Patent GB-189917828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drawers, Cabinet Files, and the like.
Inventor: SCHAFER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-09-04
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 17,828. Schafer, F. W. Sept. 4. Drawers.-The front A of a drawer is hinged at C, and is held in two or three different positions by a pair of quadrants D, E. A projection on one quadrant engages behind one or other of the projections E<1>, E<2>, E<3>, but can be sprung aside by the thumb-piece D<4>. One of the arms D, E may be straight, in which case the other is hinged. The front A can be partially opened without interfering with the drawers below.
Patent GB-189919287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Bricks and the Means or Apparatus Employed therein.
Inventor: FISKE JONATHAN PARKER BISHOP
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 19,287. Fiske, J. P. B. Sept. 26. Bricks, drying and manufacture of. Relates to a method of transporting bricks during the processes of manufacture, whereby the frequent handling of individual bricks is avoided. Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic plan view showing a brick yard. Moulded bricks from the machine N are piled in small openwork stacks n<1> on trucks n<2>, which are run on to trucks n<3>, and off the trucks n<3> into a drying-chamber D. The dried stacks of bricks from the drying-chamber are transferred from the trucks, without disturbing the stack formation, to slotted stands S, and the large stacks produced by combining the small stacks together are transferred bodily from the stands to the burning-kilns by a travelling crane mounted on rails c. In order to prevent damage to the soft green bricks, a layer of burnt bricks is first placed on the stand S, and the small dried stacks are piled on this layer. The slots in the stand are of the same size as slots in the kiln floor, and are adapted to receive the crossbeams. The stacks of burnt bricks are removed bodily to the stock yard by the travelling crane.
Patent GB-189920322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Automatic Inflation of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: CASMAN CHARLES
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 20,322. Casman, C. Oct. 10. Wheels with air-compressing appliances; tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to inflating pneumatic tyres b y the motion of the vehicle. The cylinder 1, secured by the externally-screwed tube 18 to the pneumatic tyre 30, has an end cup 2 in which is fixed an externally-screwed tube 13 to receive a handpump, if necessary. The inner end of the tube 13 is normally closed by a spring- pressed inlet valve 17, and a similar valve 8, placed between the two parts 7, 5 of the piston, allows air to pass from the cylinder down the hollow piston - rod 6 through the openings 25 into the tyre. The piston comprises the two parts 7, 5, between which a metal washer 4 and two leather or like washers 3 are secured, and a spring 11 tends to return the piston in its outermost position. The outer screw-threaded end of the hollow piston-rod is connected by a solid rod 22 to plates 23, 24 fastened to the tread-part of the tyre.
Patent GB-189921009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Metallic Clamping Strips, Eyelets and the like.
Inventor: NICOLAI LUDWIG
Filed: 1899-10-20
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 21,009. Nicolai, L., [Saltzkorn, E.]. Oct. 20. Spiked plates.-Relates to an apparatus for producing metallic clamping strips eyelets, &c., particularly eyeleted or perforated strips for clinching to boxes. A base plate A carries a perforated die C with scalloped edges C', and has guides A', on which a carrier B is vertically reciprocated bv a press or the like. The carrier has punches D registering with the holes in the die C, and also side dies E, with scalloped edges to co-operate with the edges C<2> to produce the plate shown in Fig. 9. The punches have four concave faces D<1>, Fig. 6, forming four cutting edges D' and eight cutting edges D<3> on each punch, producing eyelets with four large points G<1>, Fig. 10, and four smaller G'. Long guide pins F on the carrier pass through a pair of holes already punched in the strip and engage holes in the plate C, thus ensuring the correct spacing of successive sets of holes. A stripper H is provided. The dies E may have longitudinal cutting edges to cut a wide strip into narrow ones.
Patent GB-190004706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches Principally for High Voltage Circuits and also applicable to Switch Lampholders
Inventor: LIGHTFOOT JOHN
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1901-03-13
Abstract: 4706. Lightfoot, J. March 13. Switches particularly adapted for incandescent lamp holders. On the base A are fitted or formed insulating- walls B to enclose the terminals C. A contact-lever E bridges two of the terminals F, and is fitted with a spring to give a quick break. A casing is provided to enclose the movement, and is slotted to allow movement of the handle. D are the plug contacts of a lamp-holder.
Patent GB-190009654-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Dies for Making Socketted Conduits.
Inventor: HAMBLET JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 9654. Hamblet, J., and Parkes, I. May 25. Moulding conduits for electric conductors.-A three-sided socket B is first formed by forcing clay into a mould A, and the body of the conduit is afterwards produced by forcing the clay through a die F. The rising and falling table G is provided with a die or core H of the internal shape of the socket, and cores or plugs I', I<2>, I<3>, for producing the passages, are fixed to bridge-pieces by the usual bolts. The mould A descends with the table and socket until it comes in contact with heads d' of supporting-bolts D. Holes i in the die H allow air to escape while the socket is being formed, and, rounded recesses h<7> are made in the die to produce the rounded ends of the partitions. When the required length of conduit has been expressed through the die, it is cut off by a wire drawn between the mould and die. Conduits with two, four, or more passages can be produced in the same manner.
Patent GB-190010032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fumigating Poultry, Dogs, and other Animals for the purpose of Destroying Parasites or Medically Treating their Skins or Feathers.
Inventor: JONES STANLEY COETMORE
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 10,032. Jones, S. C., and Chafer, W. T. May 31. Fumigating.-Relates to fumigating-apparatus for destroying parasites on poultry, dogs, or other animals, or for medically treating their skins or feathers. The apparatus consists of an airtight box or other chamber or bag having openings with adjustable collars E for the heads of the animals. The box is fitted with sliding doors H, and also with small compartments G for the fumigant. The compartments G are fitted with doors J.
Patent GB-190010261-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Table.
Inventor: BARR ANDREW
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 10,261. Barr, A. June 5. Tables.-Relates to a folding table for use of painters, paperhangers, and purveyors. The top consists of two shallow trays a, b, hinged together at c. The inner members d of the pairs of crossed legs are hinged at g, g<1>, and have cross-pieces d<1>; the outer members e have metal cross-pieces h, and are pivoted by screws f which pass through the legs d into the cross-pieces d<1>. When in the open position, the cross-pieces h rest against bars i, on the underside of the top, and are held in place by turn-buttons k pivoted to the bars i. In the closed position, Fig. 3, the pieces h come below the hinges g, and the turn-buttons k engage the bars d<1> and hold the legs in the folded position. The tray can now be folded, secured by a suitable catch, and carried about by a suitable handle.
Patent GB-190012129-A (GB)
Title: A Bath Sponge-tray.
Inventor: ELLIOTT CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-07-05
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 12,129. Elliott, C. F. July 5. Sponge and like holders for baths. The edges of a trough-shaped tray a of perforated metal are turned over at the edges b to hold U-shaped rods c, which can thus be drawn out to lie on the edges of any bath. Stops are provided to prevent the rods from coming out, and wires g may cross the open ends of the tray. Rubber sleeves for rollers may be placed on the rods c where they rest on the bath.
Patent GB-190015656-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Garment Suspender.
Inventor: ROBERTS CHARLES MALCOLM
Filed: 1900-09-03
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 15,656. Roberts, C. M. Sept. 3. Suspenders for articles of dress.- Relates to an appliance for hanging up trousers and other garments. It consists of two bars a, a<1> with cut-away parts on their opposed faces, the two bars being connected by a yoke b, the arms of which are hinged together at b<1>, and can be moved together or apart by means of a sliding collar b<2>. The garment is gripped between the bars a, a<1>. The appliance is provided with a hook c for hanging it up.
Patent GB-190105113-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Weaving Mats of Coir, Straw, Reed or similar Material.
Inventor: KUNKEL OTTO
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1902-05-10
Abstract: 5113. Kunkel, O. March 11. Vertical looms; weaving mats. A machine for weaving mats of coir, straw, reed, or similar material comprises two cross-bars 2, 3, which carry respectively a series of hooks 17 and two series of hooks 7 and 9, for receiving the ropes 0. The bars 2, 3 are mounted upon brackets 21, which are vertically adjustable upon the side frames 1. The hooks 17 are forked, as shown in Fig. 7, and their shanks 6 pass through apertures in two rails 4, 5, secured to the cross-bar 2 ; the upper ends of the shanks are cranked, and are connected to a rod 12, which is reciprocated by means of cords 13 attached to a treadle 15. By these means the hooks 17 can be turned through an angle of 90‹, in either direction from their positions, as shown in Fig. 1. The heating-up is performed by means of a swing-knife, in the usual way, until the matting is nearly finished, when the knife is replaced by curved arms 19, mounted upon a hand-actuated shaft 20.
Patent GB-190110390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leg Rests for use with Rocking Furniture.
Inventor: HESSMAN ARTHUR JOHN STANNUS
Filed: 1901-05-20
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 10,390. Hessman, A. J. S., and Partridge, J. May 20. Leg-rests. - Relates to a rocking leg-rest for use with a rocking or swinging chair &c. The legs of the user are placed on a platform a supported on rockers b. The top part of the leg-rest may form a box or cupboard to receive ladies' work, toys, &c.
Patent GB-190111463-A (GB)
Title: A New and Useful Machine for Packing Small Articles, such as Cigarettes, Cakes of Soap, Chocolates, Sweetmeats, Cards, Playing Cards and other Articles.
Inventor: MORRIS ARTHUR DAVID
Filed: 1901-06-04
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 11,463. Morris, A. D., [Lßzaga, I.]. June 4. Drawings to Specification. Measured quantities, delivering.-Cigarettes and other goods fall from a hopper through channel each wide enough for the passage of one cigarette whence some or all in the lowest row are thrust out by reciprocating fingers to packeting- mechanism.
Patent GB-190117507-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pressure System for Incandescent Gas Lighting
Inventor: SCOTT-SNELL CHARLES
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 17,507. Scott-Snell, C. Aug. 31. Incandescent gas lamps.-To minimize the quantity of air supplied under pressure, to produce the maximum heating effect in a pressure system of incandescent gas lighting, gas at ordinary pressure is supplied by a pipe 2 to the central nozzle 1 of a bunsen burner, while the air under pressure is supplied by a pipe 6 to an annular space 3 communicating by perforations 4 with the mixing-tube 5. The air pressure is regulated by an adjustable pressure governor 8, and the air supplied helps to draw in additional air at the burner orifices 7. The pipe 6 may communicate with the automatic compressing-appliance arranged in the top of a selfintensifying lamp. In a modification, the additional air is supplied to the burner tube at a separate point by a separate injector.
Patent GB-190117570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-proof Structures.
Inventor: REAVIS ALBERT SIDNEY
Filed: 1901-09-02
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 17,570. Reavis, A. S. Sept. 2. Fireproof ceilings, floors, walls, partitions, lathing, &c.-Sheet-metal studs or bars 1 for supporting metal openwork or lathing of walls, partitions, ceilings, &c. are bent to a flanged V, U, #, T, Z, or other suitable shape in cross-section, and may be made adjustable in length by means of telescopic ends or sections secured in position by crimping the flanges. The cross-bars are cut to form mitre joints with the uprights or longitudinal bars, and are united to them by cruciform sheetmetal clips 8. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the flanges 23, 27 of the cross-bars clip the flanges of the upright. Flanged caps and shoes 16 are fitted to the upper and lower ends of the uprights, and wood strips are fixed to some of the bars to receive nails. Fig. 21 shows a method of suspending a ceiling 14 by telescopic hangers 41, which are formed with clips 34, 40, and are made rigid, when extended to the required length, by crimping the parts together. The hangers :may be strengthened by making them of channel shape, and may be twisted to support bars at right-angles to the beams. The lathing sheets 4 are fastened to the bars 1 by wire clips, or sheet-metal clips formed with fingers which are bent round flanges of the bars, or the bars may be made with folded flanges F slit to form tongues 80 for holding the sheets. The skirting boards are fixed to inclined wood strips secured in place by clips round the uprights.
Patent GB-190119166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: HULT CARL ALRIK
Filed: 1901-09-25
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 19,166. Hult, C. A., Hult, O. W., and Lindblad, B. E. Sept. 25. Crescent-shaped chamber type.-The drum 11 is eccentrically mounted in the cylinder 1, and has sliding vanes or pistons 34. The hollow shaft 12 has a lining 14, in which is a tubular distributing and reversing valve 16, Fig. 4, controlled by a handlever 15. The valve is divided into two chambers by a plug 24. Steam from the steam pipe 20 passes through apertures 22 into the valve, and through a port 23 in the valve and passages in the lining and shaft to a passage 29 leading to the cylinder. The exhaust takes place through passages 30 in the drum and a port 27 in the valve, when the engine is running forward. When the valve is moved to the left to reverse the engine, the admission steam passes through a passage 31 in the drum, and the exhaust through the passage 32 to the annular channel 26 outside the valve, and then to the exhaust pipe 28. To facilitate starting, ports 35 are arranged in the valve, and used when the engine stops on a dead centre.
Patent GB-190122461-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Washable Embossed Wall Coverings.
Inventor: VOELKER RICHARD
Filed: 1901-11-07
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 22,461. V÷lker, R. Nov. 7. Wall coverings.-A mixture of about 20 parts of magnesite, 10 parts of asbestos, 30 parts of gypsum or chalk, 20 parts of dextrin, and 20 parts of magnesium chloride is introduced into an embossed mould of glue, gypsum, sulphur, asphalt, zinc, or the like, and a backing of paper, woven fabric, wood, or zinc is applied to produce a washable embossed wall covering which can be rolled up. A pigment may be mixed with the composition.
Patent GB-190200323-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Attaching the Handles of Brushes and the like to their Stocks.
Inventor: WHITAKER FEATHER
Filed: 1902-01-06
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 323. Whitaker, F. Jan. 6. Handles, fixing to stocks. -The handle is fixed to the stock by a metal ferrule a in one or more pieces. This ferrule fits on to the handle and into the hole in the stock, and has teeth b<1>, b<2> projecting outwards and inwards respectively as shown, so as to engage with the stock and handle. The teeth are made out of line as shown.
Patent GB-190209832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packets or Packages for Cigarettes and Cigars
Inventor: HAMER JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-04-29
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 9832. Hamer, J. April 29. Match boxes.-A case a in which cigars and cigarettes are sold is provided with matches c and a striking-surface d. Figs. 2 and 3 show the invention applied to a cigarette, and Figs. 4 and 5 to a cigar, case. The match pocket b comprises a series of cells, one cell for each match.
Patent GB-190212673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Buffers for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: SPENCER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 12,673. Spencer, A. June 3. Buffers.-The buffer cases are made each in two or more co-axial lengths, between which are placed rings of rubber, leather, wood, &c. to break the force of the blow delivered to the end of the case by the buffer head. Fig. 1 shows a wagon buffer case made in two lengths 1, 2 with a rubber ring 5 between them. In a modification for passenger cars, the section 2 is longer and is conical, and the heads of the bolts 6 are sunk in the flange 4. In another modification, the flange 9 is omitted, the flange 3 being bedded upon the headstock 10 ; the section 1 is provided with spigots which project into the headstock and into the section 2, and the buffer is secured by bolts passing through the headstock, the flanges 3, 4, and the ring 5.
Patent GB-190213568-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Brake for Stopping the Wheels of Trolleys and other Vehicles
Inventor: HOLLAND WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1902-06-16
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 13,568. Holland, W. H. Juna 16. Hand - trucks and wheeled parcel - carriers. - Relates to means for bringing to rest trolleys and other vehicles as soon as the propelling-handle is released. Pivoted to lugs b on the frame of the vehicle are levers a, the lower ends of which are adapted to bear against square blocks f secured to the wheels. The upper ends of the levers are pivoted by pins d to the side bars of a frame c, which has a heavy handle e and which bears at its inner end against the back of the frame. In the form shown, the inner ends have rollers g, of which the connecting-spindle runs in guides h. Raising the handle to push the vehicle releases the brakes, and releasing the handle applies the brakes.
Patent GB-190221084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps
Inventor: GYIGYI ADALBERT
Filed: 1902-09-27
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 21,084. Gyigyi, A. Sept. 27. Annular-chamber type of rotary pumps. The driving-shaft K<1> is eccentrically mounted in the casing g, and has a terminal disc o, with three equally-spaced radial slots c for the projecting ends of pins d fixed to sector-shaped pistons M. The pistons are mounted on tapered sleeves L on a roller or shaft f, and, by means, of a set-screw i, the sleeves are adjusted to press the pistons into contact with the casing. The casing also contains a lateral packing-disc N. The rotation of the piston produces an alternative expansion and contraction of the chambers A between the pistons, which causes a uniform discharge of liquid into the outlet passage b<1>.
Patent GB-190221480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kilns, or Ovens, for Burning Cement, Plaster or Lime.
Inventor: ALEXANDER GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1902-10-02
Granted: 1903-11-02
Abstract: 21,480. Alexander, G. H. Oct. 2. Kilns.-In continuously-working kilns or ovens for burning cement, plaster, or lime, of the type in which forced draught is maintained, the arrangements shown in Figs. 4 and 5 are employed for discharging the burnt material clear of, or away from, the attendant. The kiln is charged through the roof, as shown at A, Fig. 4, or through front doors. It is constructed with two openings C, C<1> in line above the grate B, the forced-draught pipes entering the ashpit. By means of a bar, rake, or the like thrust through the front aperture C, the heated and burnt products are ejected through the rear opening C<1> into the tunnel, from which they may be suitably removed, as by a conveyer. The kilns may be disposed in batteries, and a drying- trough or platform J for slurry may be formed above the flues. In Fig. 5 are shown counterbalanced firebars B, which drop the burnt products, as, for instance, into a wagon F.
Patent GB-190226479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milk Cans.
Inventor: BARHAM ARTHUR SAXBY
Filed: 1902-12-01
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 26,479. Barham, A. S. Dec. 1. Milk cans.-Relates to the method of attaching the handle, lid hinge, and suspending- hook of milk cans. A wire c is bent to form loops c<1> at each side for the attachment of the handle d, and to form the hook c<2> for suspending the can a. The wire c is secured to the can by inserting it in the turned-over top edge of the can, thus forming at the same time a strengthening-bead. The lid b is hinged on a wire loop e also secured in the top edge of the can between the arms of the hook c<2>.
Patent GB-190308385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Perforated Floors for Drainage purposes.
Inventor: SILCOCK EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-11
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 8385. Silcock, E. J. April 11. Flooring blocks.-Perforated blocks for drainage purposes consist of slabs of concrete, strengthened by steel or iron frames B having inclined surfaces C between the tapered perforations A.
Patent GB-190308457-A (GB)
Title: Combined Folding Bed and Movable Couch.
Inventor: OWEN DAVID THOMAS
Filed: 1903-04-14
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 8457. Owen, D. T. April 14. Drawings to Specification. Book shelves.-In a combined couch and folding bed, a book shelf is fitted at the top of the casing which receives the bed when the latter is turned up.
Patent GB-190309273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draught and Dust Preventers
Inventor: WADDINGTON HIRAM
Filed: 1903-04-24
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 9273. Waddington, H. April 24. Draught and dust excluders for doors and windows consist of three pieces of wood A, B, C. The piece A is fixed to the window or door, and carries the piece C which projects beyond it. When the piece C comes into contact with the door jamb it acts by the snugs D, through the springs E, on the piece B and depresses it. The piece C slides on vertical guides K.
Patent GB-190311120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifts, Elevators and Hoists.
Inventor: PHILLIPS EVAN
Filed: 1903-05-15
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 11,120. Phillips, E. May 15. Lifts.-Relates to balancing and hand and power gear for lifts, hoists, and elevators. Ropes or chains d, Fig. 5, secured to the cage a pass over sheaves on shafts e mounted, preferably, at the sides of the well, and are connected to counterweights c. The shafts e are driven by worms h on a shaft i rotated by a hand rope k, or by belt gearing, or by electric power. In a modification, the cage is raised and lowered by ropes wound on drums separate from the balancing rope sheaves. Where two ropes d are connected to each counterweight, their other ends are connected to the cage, Fig. 2, by being passed round sheaves n and through eyes p on the cage, and connected together, stops r being fixed to the ropes on the inner sides of the eyes. By this arrangement, the two ropes can adjust themselves so that the cage may always hang level, and, should one of the ropes break, the cage is still supported by the other. In the case of cellar and like lifts, the ropes d are secured to the platform by bars 1 secured to the underside of the platform and projecting far enough to allow of the platform being raised flush with the tops of the guides b. In belt-driven lifts, the shaft i is fitted with fast and loose pulleys and with a brake disc and the belt slipper is moved by a rock-shaft, which also controls the brake. In belt and other powerdriven lifts, the worms h are preferably arranged below their worm-wheels to allow of oil-bath lubrication.