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Patent GB-189718014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chrono-Photographic Apparatus.
Inventor: RATEAU AUGUSTE
Filed: 1897-07-31
Granted: 1897-10-02
Abstract: 18,014. Rateau, A. July 31. Kinematographic apparatus.-Relates to improvements on the apparatus described in Specification No. 5026, A.D. 1897. The main driving-shaft D is driven by clockwork B by toothed gearing B<4>, B<5>, the clockwork Having a projection b, which rings a bell each revolution to indicate the speed. The receiving-spool F is driven by a cord passing round the tension pulley H<1> from the pulley G on the shaft D. Both the receiving-spool F and the store spool E are held by brakes, which are taken off when the tension comes on the film, this being effected by taking the film round pulleys on the end of the brake levers K and J. The film is fed forward by teeth n<3> on the end of a lever n<1> actuated by a grooved cam M, the film being held, when stationary, by a similar detent Q. A backing-ribbon L<1> is supported on rollers A<13>, E<4>, &c. The disc shutter R, with one or more notches in its edge, is driven by toothed gearing from the shaft D, and actuates a piston air pump V, the discharge valve of which is regulated by a centrifugal governor T on the main shaft. The strength of the spring T<3>, through which the governor acts on the valve, may be regulated, and thereby the speed of the whole apparatus. When the apparatus is used for optical projection, the opaque backing A<6> is removed, and a beam of light admitted through a side opening A<8> is reflected through the film and lens by an inclined mirror S. The aperture A<8> may be closed by a shutter A<9>, and the light reflected by a mirror outside through a side lens, to project the name of the picture on the screen.
Patent GB-189719873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Antifriction Joints.
Inventor: MOORE NELSON
Filed: 1897-08-28
Granted: 1897-10-30
Abstract: 19,873. Moore, N., and Thompson, W. Aug. 28. Connecting-rods, engine; eccentric-rods.-The bar 1, which may be a connecting-rod or eccentric strap, has its outerend formed with a \/-shaped extension 4, on each side of which there is a curved recess forming shoulders 5 and lips 6. The bar 7, which may also be an operative part of machinery, has a V-shaped recess 8, the edges 9 of which are at a greater angle than the sides of the extension 4. The outer end of this bar is rounded, and has lugs 11 shaped as shown in Fig. 3. Clamping-plates 12 hold the bars together, the triangular slots 14 fit over the lugs 11, and the slot 13 receives a key which passes through the slot 2 in the bar l and is fixed by a screw 3.
Patent GB-189720825-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Football.
Inventor: HARRIS FRANK HERBERT
Filed: 1897-09-10
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 20,825. Harris, F. H. Sept. 10. Balls for football. The cover is provided with a hole or slit for inserting the bladder. In the form shown, the cover A has an elliptical or other shaped hole, around the inner edge of which is secured a strip of celluloid or other material b. A leather or like cap D is provided with a central piece, which entirely fills up the opening, and with an inner celluloid or like strip d, which engages the strip b, whereby the cap is held in position when the bladder F is expanded. When a slit is made in the cover, a flap is secured underneath one edge and its free portion, projecting beyond the other edge, has a strip which fits round a strip secured on the underside of the cover on the same side of the slit. In either case, a central opening is left for an internally-projecting valve, consisting of a body, with valve seat e, and flat valve e<7>, having a stem provided with a head e<5>. The valve is kept closed by a spring e<4>. The body is attached to the bladder, and is screwed into a collar H attached to the cap. The bladder is inflated and deflated by a pump the nozzle of which is screwed into the open end of the valve. This open end is afterwards closed by a screwed plug G.
Patent GB-189813824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spark Arresters.
Inventor: THORSON THOMAS
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 13,824. Thorson, T. June 21. Draught-inducers; smoke, treating.-The smoke is drawn off by a fan 6, and is driven through a horizontal baffle box 20 containing water and ending in a chimney pipe 22. The draught may be regulated by shutters 8 for admitting or excluding air at the eye of the fan. The fan may, as shown, be placed at the side of a short chimney 5, which is closed by a lid when the fan is in use and may be opened when the furnace has been blown in and is burning without smoke.
Patent GB-189816785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Stoves for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: STRONG HENRY OSBORNE
Filed: 1898-08-03
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 16,785. Strong, H. O. Aug. 3. G a s burners.- Relates to the domes o r covers placed over bunsen or other burners to deflect the h e a t downwards. The domes are made from a mixture of fireclay, plumbago, peroxide of manganese, and silicate of soda or silica and fireclay ; or similar materials may be used. The materials are prepared in the same way as for crucibles &c. In some cases pure hµmatite iron may be used. The domes are made of any desired shape, circular, polygonal, &c., and may be provided with an airtight cover or lid for lighting purposes. The domes are used in stoves of the type described in Specification No. 22,153, A.D. 1896.
Patent GB-189817741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Batteries.
Inventor: MACHIN THOMAS
Filed: 1898-08-17
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 17,741. Machin, T., and Cake, E. Aug. 17. Primary batteries.-Fig. 1 shows a plan view of the battery with the lid of the box or cell A open. The positive plate consists of a strip of copper B folded as shown, while the negative plates consist of independent plates D of zinc placed between the folds of the positive plates and connected by tangs to the connecting-strip E. The plates are kept apart by strips of vulcanite d<4>, and rest on strips of wood laid on the bottom of the cell. The positive plates are held in position either by fitting exactly into the corners of the box or cell A or by plates of glass fitted into grooves in upper and lower cross-pieces and bearing against the end faces of the plate B. The Provisional Specification states that the negative plate D may also be formed of a single folded metal strip, and also describes other methods of suspending the plates and of making the connections for the plates.
Patent GB-189818309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hammers or Tappers Actuated Electrically.
Inventor: TURNBULL CHARLES
Filed: 1898-08-26
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 18,309. Turnbull, C. Aug. 26. Percussive hand t o o l s.- Vibrating electricallyactuated hammers for striking bells, for dentists' use, &c. are so constructed that the magnet continues to be excited until the armature carrying the hammer is arrested by the magnet or by a stop. The invention is shown applied to a bell. The hammer H is attached to the armature A by a spring S. The circuit is arranged as shown, and is broken between the contacts C<1>, C<2> by the continued movement of the hammer owing to its inertia after the armature has been arrested.
Patent GB-189823154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Protectors for Gauge-glasses and the like.
Inventor: CLIFTON JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 23,154. Clifton, J. Nov. 3. Gauge-glass fittings. - To prevent accidents through the breakage of the glass, a shield A of metal plate or otber suitable material is secured to the mountings D, D by screws E, E<1>, engaging slots C, C<1>, the upper slot being preferably longer than the lower one. A sighting-slot F is provided, behind which is secured a plate H of glass or other transparent material.
Patent GB-189823214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perfume and other Liquids Sprays and the like.
Inventor: COOPER HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1898-11-04
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 23,214. Cooper, H. J. Nov. 4. Spray -producers. -A spraying - device A for perfumery bottles and the like is combined with an expansible stopper H and a telescopic or flexible tube C. To tighten the stopper, the rubber or like rings I are bulged out by screwing the tube A through the part F. The sleeve G slides in a square hole in the cap H, which abuts against a collar D.
Patent GB-189824084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engines of the Turbine Type.
Inventor: PRALL WILLIAM EDGAR
Filed: 1898-11-15
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 24,084. Prall, W. E. Nov. 15. Impact-wheels.-Steam, water, or other fluid enters an abutment 12, secured to the casing 2, and emerging by passages 16 impinges upon blades 11. The fluid is deflected in a zig-zag course from the blades on one side of the wheel to those on the other, until it reaches the exhaust 20. Two inlets and two exhaust passages, controlled by cocks the lever-handles of which are connected by a rod to a reversing-lever, may be provided. The blades on one side may be stationary, being secured to the casing ; in one of these forms, the abutment 12 is dispensed with, and a part of the disc with stationary blades or deflecting-fingers is made flat to prevent the flow of liquid direct to the exhaust. Deflecting-fingers may be situated in the space between two opposite discs. These engines may be compounded.
Patent GB-189826654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cork Washers for Bottle Stoppers and the like.
Inventor: RADLAUER SALO
Filed: 1898-12-17
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 26,654. Radlauer, S., Schroedter, P., and Schroedter, A. Dec. 17. Cements.-The cork washers for the covers or stoppers of bottles, cans, &c., for containing bear, milk, &c., are rendered impermeable by impregnating a layer of the cork with an adhesive material, such as resinous pitch, and covering it on each side with a thinner layer, the three layers being then united by means of pressure. When the cork is prepared in sheets, the pitch is preferably boiled with a smaller proportion of a farinaceous material, such as rice flour, before use. When the contents of the vessels are to be pasteurized by heat, white of egg and beeswax are employed instead of the rice flour.
Patent GB-189900055-A (GB)
Inventor: DUNHILL ALFRED
Filed: 1899-01-02
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 55. Dunhill, A. Jan. 2. Hat and coat rails etc.; hat holders.-Fixed to battens d, suspended by suitable eyes, are one or more frames b, c in which are guided slides a carrying loops e. The brim of a hat is placed under the loop e as in Fig. 4, and the slide is raised sufficiently to allow the other brim to fit on the stems of the coat hooks f on the frame c, after which the weight of the slide keeps the hat in place. The slide may be made of wire as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-189901117-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Exercising Apparatus.
Inventor: BIELAWSKI WIKENTI VON
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 1117. Bielawski, W. von. Jan. 17. Exercising-apparatus in the form of a cyclists' home-trainer. A trapezoidal frame a with removable feet e carries a seat g, pedals and cranks d, and wheel c. The latter by means of a chain or cord drives an adjustable wind vane or fly o having for its object the production of a strong current of air. The whole is easily folded up for carriage.
Patent GB-189903157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blanks for Making Conical Tubes.
Inventor: BOCK EMIL
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 3157. Bock, E. Feb. 13. Casting.-Iron and steel blanks from which conical tubes or posts &c. are rolled diminish in cross-sectional area in the same ratio as their cores, so that the core is not damaged by the contact of its small end with a mass of hot metal. Figs. 2, 4, and 3 show a top view, bottom view, and section through the middle respectively of the chill A, the matrix B, C, and the core D.
Patent GB-189909493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Holders for Equalizing Intermittent Gas Production and other Purposes.
Inventor: GLASGOW ARTHUR GRAHAM
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 9493. Glasgow, A. G. May 5. Gas holders.- The exit pipe 4 of the gas holder 2 is provided with a valve 5, freely suspended from the man-hole of the bell 1, and having a weight 6 to cause the valve to rest on its seat. The valve may be otherwise freely suspended. The device is principally intended for use with equalizing gas holders, placed between intermittent gas-producers and a continuouslyworking exhauster, to prevent such holders from being crushed by atmospheric pressure should they become empty while the exhauster is still working. In case the valve does not act efficiently, a siphon arrangement may be inserted between the gas main or the principal gas holder and the inlet pipe to the holder 2, the siphon containing glycerine or the like. In an emergency, the liquid would be automatically blown out of the siphon, and gas would enter the holder 2 from the main &c.
Patent GB-189909619-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Pneumatic Tyres or Covers.
Inventor: SWAIN WALTER
Filed: 1899-05-08
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 9619. Swain, W., and Swain, L. H. May 8. Tyres, pneumatic.-The outer cover has a lining of the type described in Specification No. 12,230, A.D. 1898, consisting of a central braided or like band b to which similar edges d, d' are fastened when under tension. This lining is laid on a former having the same shape as the tyre, and the edges d, d' are temporarily secured together while either a layer of circumferential threads c, or one spirally-wound circumferential thread, is cemented on. An outer tread may be provided, and, if the inner air tube is dispensed with, the inner surface of the lining is coated with caoutchouc or the like, and the edges overlap.
Patent GB-189910435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Deep Boring Apparatus.
Inventor: RAKY ANTON
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 10,435. Raky, A. May 17. Deep - boring.- Relates to improvements in the means described in Specification No. 17,553, A.D. 1896, for lowering the rods by means of two clamps A, B alternately clamped to them. Spring pins i for raising the upper clamp are now arranged within the upper clamp, as shown, or in the lower clamp.
Patent GB-189911416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Laundry Starch.
Inventor: PETERSEN MARIA DOROTHEA
Filed: 1899-06-01
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 11,416. Petersen (nÚe Christiansen), M. D. June 1. Starch.-A starch for laundry purposes is prepared by mixing together sago flour, dextrin, and common salt. The materials are mixed together in the dry state, and then stirred with a little cold water, after which boiling water is slowly poured into the mixture.
Patent GB-189912910-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Stannic Acid (Oxide of Tin).
Inventor: JAEGER HERMANN
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 12,910. Jaegrer, H. June 21. Furnaces for tin compounds.-Tin oxide is obtained by passing fused tin through the central capillary tube of a tuyÞre T, through the outer tube of which air at a pressure of 60 kilograms is forced, whereby the tin is transformed into oxide, and is carried through the retort C, which is heated to a white heat and receives superheated air from the heater R. The air is driven through the superheater by a fan V. The oxide is collected as an impalpable dust from the end G of the retort, or of a second retort connected thereto and heated to a temperature of 1000‹ or 1200‹ C.
Patent GB-189913821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases for Spectacles and Eyeglasses.
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,821. Lake, H. H., [Orient Manufacturing Co.]. July 4. \ Spectacles and eyeglasses, cases for. The members a, b are hinged together by bending their edges into sockets for the pintle c<1> in the usual way. Strips d, e are riveted to the middle of each member, the former being curved round to embrace the pintle, and the latter being formed as a spring which tends to press the members together, Fig. 2, or throw them apart, Fig. 3, according to whether it presses against the edge 2 or surface 3.
Patent GB-189914657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Window Blinds.
Inventor: O'CONNELL DAVID D
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 14,657. O'Connell, D. July 17. Window blinds.-A support for window-blind rollers consists of two plates A, B, having keyhole slots 10, 13. At the inner end of each plate is a button 11, 14 which engages with the keyhole slot in the other plate. The ends of the plates are angled and secured to the edge of the window frame by screw clamps as in Fig. 2, or l e f t straight and secured to the face of the window frame as in Fig. 3. The roller is supported on angled brackets C, the arms 18 of which are placed through slots 16, 17 in the plates A, B.
Patent GB-189915444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Colour Photography.
Inventor: DAVIDSON WILLIAM NORMAN LASCEL
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 15,444. Davidson, W. N. L. July 27. Cameras; colouring; shutters. - Relates to a camera for producing negatives for use in the tricolour process. In the form shown in Fig. 1, three lenses B, B', B<2> are used, each lens being fitted with a suitable coloured screen. The camera A is mounted on a baseboard C, and is divided into three compartments, one for each lens. The camera baseboard C is mounted so as to slide on two transverse rods G supported on brackets F<1> on a baseboard F. The camera, when set, is pulled laterally by two spiral springs. The lens B being in position for exposure, the shutter is released by a rod 0 actuated from a shaft H which is turned through a small angle by compressing the air ball T. The shutter is held open for the required time by a spring catch m. After the exposure is complete, a slide R is pulled out, and the catch m is released by a further movement of the rod H, thereby closing the shutter. At the same time the camera is released and slides transversely till. the next lens B<1> is brought into position for exposure. A single lens and three movable screens may be used.
Patent GB-189918027-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Spectacle Frames.
Inventor: PARTRIDGE CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1899-09-06
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 18,027. Partridge, C. T. Sept. 6. Spectacles.-The frame D is fixed to a bar A, which carries the wings by spring sockets B, B. In their sockets the bar can be turned so as to move the lenses from in front of the eyes.
Patent GB-189921699-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Process for Manufacturing Pipes.
Inventor: SCHMITZ ALBERT
Filed: 1899-10-30
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 21,699. Schmitz, A. Oct. 30. Metal pipes and tubes.-Sheet metal is drawn through a funnel, so forming a pipe c. This pipe is put on a second plate d, and the whole is pulled through a second funnel e, by which the borders are bent, forming a second pipe bearing on the first. The seams do not coincide. This process may be repeated, if desired. The whole may be subjected to a welding heat, and drawn through a funnel or rolled or pressed, or the welding may proceed along with the formation of each pipe. The junction may also be effected by dipping in molten metal.
Patent GB-189922093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes or Cases for Tobacco, Cigarettes, and the like.
Inventor: ASTEN THOMAS DIXON
Filed: 1899-11-04
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,093. Asten, T. D., [Wilson, F. A.]. Nov. 4. Cigar and cigarette cases; tobacco boxes.-Boxes or cases for layers of tobacco for cigarettes or otherwise, or for containing cigarettes or the like, are formed of a curved shape, as shown in Fig. 1, so that the layers &c. tend to fall towards the middle. The lid b, which is hinged to the body, is provided with the flanges b<1>, b<2>, to enclose those of the body.
Patent GB-189922698-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System and Apparatus for Tabulating and Registering Statistics and the like.
Inventor: MARCH LUCIEN REMI
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1900-11-14
Abstract: 22,698. March, L. R. Nov. 14. Type-writers.-Relates to apparatus of the typewriting character for compiling statistics, such as a population divided into professions, trades, &c., and also in other ways. The keys a act through draw-bars b and levers G upon the counters P, while, whenever a key is pressed, it raises a bar m and completes a circuit for an electric counter, thus recording the total population. Special data, such as the number of single persons irrespective of their profession, may be recorded by a second electric counter, for which contact is made at p. When the whole data have been set up on the counters, the counter frame is swung up to print a record on sheets F wound round rollers R<1> between rollers R, R<2>. This action feeds the transfer strip S, S<1> and oscillates the bar T carrying the feed pawls for the winding-on rollers R<2>. The means of driving the counters may be somewhat varied, and they may all be actuated electrically. A checking-device is used to prevent mistakes. This also takes the form of a type-writer with a rotary type drum ; the draw-bars for actuating the counters, in this case arranged vertically, have tappets acting on a lever at different distances from its centre so as to give it different throws ; the lever actuates toothed gear for turning the drum. Again, the keys may actuate needles for pricking a series of holes in a recording-strip ; when any set of data have been registered and checked, the strip is fed forward by hand-actuated gear which prints an index number or sign beside the row of holes. In some cases, besides registering certain data, it is necessary to take totals of the items, for example, the number of truck-loads sent along a railway and their total weight. In this case the type-writer keys act also upon an arm at different distances from its fulcrum, giving to a second lever a throw proportional to the amount marked on the key. The counting-wheels, units, tens, &c., are mounted in a sliding-carriage, and their actuating-sectors are brought successively over the second lever by depressing a spacing-key actuating toothed gear. The carrying from one wheel to the next is effected by the action of pawls on ratchet-wheels, each pawl being held out of action, through nine-tenths of a revolution of the lower wheel, by a cam.
Patent GB-190006324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking and Releasing Gear for the Doors or Gates of Hoists.
Inventor: ETCHELLS JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 6324. Etchells, J. C. April 4. Lifts, cage. Relates to automatic locking &c. apparatus for sliding well doors. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus applied to a verticallysliding door. In a casing A, by the side of the doors, a lever B, with hinged spring noses C and D, is pivoted, and the lower end forced inwards by a spring G to lock the door in its closed position. When the cage arrives, a projection K on the lever is forced inwards, thus disengaging the catch D, and forcing the catch C forward to engage with and sustain the door when raised. As the cage leaves the catch C disengages, leaving the door.free to close, when it is again locked by the catch D.
Patent GB-190007054-A (GB)
Title: A Dibbling Machine.
Inventor: PLATT FREDERICK SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7054. Platt, F. S. April 17. Dibbling-apparatus.-The machine consists of a frame supported on a front wheel and on two large wheels adjustable on their axle. The large wheels are provided with dibbling-tools arranged adjustably on their rims. Flanged hoops may be secured to the large wheels to keep them on the top of drills in which holes have to be dibbled. The hoops are removed when the machine is working on the flat. The machine is provided with horse shafts, a driver's seat, and steering-handles.
Patent GB-190013556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Steeping of Grain.
Inventor: LEA HENRY
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 13,556. Lea, H. July 27 Washing grain.-The grain is fed into the hopper i, and, after steeping, is discharged by the conveyer a through the outlet l. The conveyer may be driven by the handle f or by other suitable means. The conveyer blade is perforated and notched at its periphery in places to facilitate the draining of the grain.