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Patent GB-189726353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Wheels for Carriages, Cycles, and the like.
Inventor: VEREL ALPHONSO ANTHONY
Filed: 1897-11-12
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 26,353. VÚrel, A. A. Nov. 12. Pneumatic wheels; spring wheels; spokes.--Two forms of elastic wheels are shown in sectional side elevation. In the form shown in Fig. 1, spokes C' project from the hub C through holes C<2> in a ring A, which is rigidly connected by spokes A' to the rim B. On each spoke C<1> is a spiral spring D which is held in position between the ring A and a stop D<1> on the spoke. In a modified form, each spoke C<1> may be in two parts, one attached to the hub and the other to the rim, their ends being connected by springs F. Fig. 2 shows a form with two spring-controlled rings G, H, the inner one being connected by spokes H<1> to the rim B, and the outer one by spokes G' to the hub C. In each case, the springs may be replaced by rubber blocks E or by inflated balls or tubes. When two rings are employed, they may have a pair of interposed rubber rings as described in Specification No. 24,348, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189802074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks or similar Connecting Devices.
Inventor: GIERTH FRIEDRICH WILHELM REINH
Filed: 1898-01-26
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 2074. Gierth, F. W. R. Jan. 26. Hooks.-The tongue b is pivoted at e and so formed that the strain of the trace &c. upon it brings the point d within the frame a. For further security, the point d may engage with the frame a forming a spring catch.
Patent GB-189802857-A (GB)
Title: Improved Oars for Boat Propulsion.
Inventor: WITT GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-02-04
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 2857. Witt, G. Feb. 4. Oars.-A lazy-tongs mechanism carries the oar B in a tube g<7>, and a sliding block d operated from a lever a is connected to the joint k of the lazytongs so that a reciprocation of the oar is obtained. The oar may be turned through a right-angle during the return stroke, either by hand or by striking against a stop. The feathering is assisted by jointing the oar blade.
Patent GB-189805788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Pistons.
Inventor: HIND JOHN
Filed: 1898-03-09
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 5788. Hind, J. March 9. Pistons.-Relates to pistons of the kind described in Specifications No. 2013, A.D. 1877, and No. 9981, A.D. 1894, in which the flat sinuous spring of originally circular form is provided with projections or blocks at equal distances apart. The objects are to prevent such blocks from working loose, and to reinforce a long spring of low temper by a short length of high temper. Fig. 4 shows a flattened sleeve A on the spring S on which the block B is held by a rivet passing through all three. The block may he formed by the head of the rivet, and the sleeves and blocks may be made to fit two or more springs placed side by side. Fig. 10 shows a form in which the sleeve and block are made of a single piece of flattened tube. Fig. 8 shows the short spring S' of high temper held by the sleeve A against the spring S.
Patent GB-189807676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelope Openers.
Inventor: STEVENER CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-30
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 7676. Stevener, C. W. March 30. Envelopes, opening. Fig. 2 shows a side view of the machine. The envelope to be opened is placed with its edges over the cutter bar 12, and is cut by depressing the knife 9, which has a slanting edge. A stop bar 14 to prevent the knife from being depressed too far, and a spring 5 for holding it up, are provided.
Patent GB-189808558-A (GB)
Title: Combined Egg Cup or Stand and Receptacle for Condiments.
Inventor: THORPE EDGAR WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-12
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 8558. Thorpe, E. W. April 12. Condiment receptacles; egg-cups.-Relates to eggcups having receptacles in their stands to hold salt ur other condiments. In Fig. 1, a single receptacle D is shown in the stand of the egg-cup. In Fig. 2, an annular channel D is formed in the stand to hold the salt &c. This channel may be subdivided into compartments.
Patent GB-189809674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: MELHUISH JOHN BREMRIDGE
Filed: 1898-04-27
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 9674. Melhuish, J. B., Guthrie, M., and Hughes, J. H. April 27. Acetylene lamps.-The water chamber a<2> is formed between the external casing A and the cylinder a<1>, into which is fitted a cylinder d<1> carrying a small cylinder d<2> having a hollow piston and rod d<3> and adapted to slide in the cylinder B, which connects with the water chamber through the port b<1>. Water is supplied to the carbide in the holder E by the wick e<1>, turned-over as shown, and fitted with a regulating-cylinder e<2>. To start the lamp without delay, the cylinder d<2> is reciprocated until sufficient water is delivered through the piston-rod d<3> to the aperture d<5> to generate gas, which passes through the pipe d<6> to the reservoir and burner. Conical plugs, each having a fine hole, are fitted in the pipes and point in the opposite direction to which the gas travels. Modifications are described in which a perforated tube is fitted to the centre or back of the lamp, water being supplied to this tube through a valve-controlled pipe, and a perforated plate is fitted to permit the residual lime to pass to the bottom of the lamp.
Patent GB-189812505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pellets for Igniting Gas.
Inventor: CROWTHER HORACE WOODWARD
Filed: 1898-06-03
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 12,505. Crowther, H. W., and Harris, H. G. June 3. Lighting gas.-Lighting gas automatically by means of igniters of the platinum-black type, the object being to reduce the quantity of platinum used and to ensure certainty of action in all temperatures and all states of the atmosphere. The kieselguhr or infusorial earth forming the base of the pellet is mixed with matter that can be burnt or dissolved out, and the pellet is strengthened by the use of asbestos. A suitable mixture consists of 50 to 70 parts of kieselg³hr, 20 to 30 parts of purified asbestos, and 10 to 20 parts of paper pulp or similar matter, all in a dry state. Distilled water is added, and the mass is moulded into pellets which are dried in a water bath. A spiral of very fine platinum wire is inserted in each pellet, which is then saturated with a solution of platinum, chloride, dried, and ignited for some time in an atmosphere of hydrogen. The ' reduced' platinum thus deposited on the platinum spiral facilitates its becoming incandescent when exposed to a stream of gas.
Patent GB-189817604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detachable Collapsible Handles for Saucepans, Pots, and like Vessels.
Inventor: THOMPSON MARTIN
Filed: 1898-08-15
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 17,604. Thompson, M. Aug. 15. Flower pots and the like, suspended holders for.-The object is to provide a detachable handle for lifting, carrying, supporting, or tilting flower pots, fern tubs, or other vessels. The handle J engages recesses H in uprights G extending from a band A which can be clasped round the vessel by engaging the hook B with one of the loops F in the band. One end U of the band slides through an eye D on the other end of the band. Where the uprights G are of considerable length, two bands A may be used.
Patent GB-189818696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Furnaces and Feeders therefor.
Inventor: WEZEL JULIUS
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 18,696. Wezel, J. Aug. 31. Steam - generator &c. furnaces; mechanical stoking.- Relates to mechanical stokers for boiler furnaces, and to the construction of steam and other boilers with specially - arranged water spaces enclosing the furnace and flues. The stokers are of the kind in which a plate piston pushes the fuel down an inclined hopper which is fitted with a sliding valve. The piston b is guided by grooves f in the sides of the hopper, and is arranged to fall flat as shown when at the outward extremity of its travel. It is operated by a handle k, lever h, and link g arranged as shown. The sliding valve S is balanced by a counterweight which is provided with a handle for opening the valve. The valve is held open by means of a projection engaging a slot in a bar connected to the counterweight, but this bar is automatically withdrawn and released, to allow the valve to close, by a spring catch on a sliding bar connected to the lever h in such a way that it is drawn forward together with the piston b. Fig. 6 shows a water-tube boiler with water chambers of special form arranged to enclose the furnace and flues. The transverse chambers shown in section communicate at each end with flat side chambers extending the whole length of the boiler. A similar arrangement may be applied to a cylindrical boiler.
Patent GB-189822557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Target Games.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-27
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 22,557. Whitehead, J. Oct. 27. Games played with targets &c.-A target a, having a central hole d, is held in one hand and an arrow, ball, or other missile b, shot against it by the liberation of a stretched elastic cord which couples the target and missile. The target may take the form of a castle or other object or may hang on the wall, and may be of any shape or form. At the back of the target a bell or a man may be placed. The surface of the target may be used for advertising purposes.
Patent GB-189825352-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Safety Gear for Colliery Cages and other Hoists or Lifts and in Apparatus connected therewith.
Inventor: MORGAN JOHN
Filed: 1898-12-01
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 25,352. Morgan, J. Dec. 1. Safety suspending or retaining apparatus for colliery cages, and hoists or lifts fitted in hotels, mills, warehouses, and other places. Should the hoisting-rope D break, the lever 0, attached to the hook K, causes the spring rod N to turn the eccentrics I so that their serrations J engage the guide-rods E and prevent the cage C from falling. The levers V carried by the shaft N are actuated by stationary stops at the top and bottom of the well, to disengage the serrations J from the rods E when the cage is at rest and supported.
Patent GB-189826039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WHITE JOHN SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 26,039. White, J. S., White, J. L., and Forster, A. Dec. 9. Steam-generator furnaces.-The "casings or smoke " boxes or uptakes" of boilers of the type shown, having two or more rows or walls of water tubes, are divided by means of longitudinal or transverse partitions or diaphragms into a number of flues through which the gases travel on their way from between the water tubes to the funnel, and by which the distribution of the gases among the tubes is ensured. Figs. 2, 4, and 5 show three arrangements of the longitudinal partitions h, the spaces formed by them being subdivided by vertical transverse partitions extending between the casing and the tubes and reaching into the uptake.
Patent GB-189902663-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Worm Gear for Training Guns.
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 2663. Vickers, Sons, & Maxim, Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Feb. 6. Worm gearing.-Relates to the training-gear of gun mountings. A sectional plan is shown. The worm b is operated by the spindles a, which meet in its centre and are secured in position by nuts d and pins o. The worm is also supported by bearings in a frame k, which is capable of a sliding movement to and from the worm-wheel f. Should an accident happen to the training-gear, the removal of the nuts d enables the spindles a to be removed, and the frame k can then be drawn back to disconnect the worm. When the spindle g is arranged in front of the nut d, it is arranged to be disconnectible from the coupling h, to enable it to be drawn through the pinion e so as to provide access to the nuts d.
Patent GB-189903136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Trousers and Breeches and in Braces or Suspenders therefor.
Inventor: COLEMAN JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 3136. Coleman, J. Feb. 13. Braces; trousers and breeches. - Brace buttons on trousers and breeches are replaced by tabs A, Fig. 5, which are sewn to the trousers B and have fixed at their upper ends studs or loops c<3> of various shapes for engagement with the brace tabs. The studs or loops may be fixed to the brace tabs or buckles, Fig. 14, and the tabs A are provided with buttonholes at their upper ends to engage with the studs or loops. The invention may be applied to trouser tabs such as are described in Specification No. 11,381, A.D. 1897, and the double trouser tabs at the front may be connected together by a ring which is connected to the loop h<1>, Fig. 14, by a strap having buttonholes at each end, the strap being passed through the ring and fastened at each end to the loop h<1>. The brace ends may have a series of buttonholes in them, whereby the length of the braces can be regulated without the use of buckles.
Patent GB-189908123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Ores containing Sulphur, and in Apparatus for Carrying same out.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1899-04-18
Granted: 1900-04-18
Abstract: 8123. Justice, P. M., [Chase, A. W.]. April 18. Roasting-furnaces for treating ores and bye-products containing sulphur and iron, with or without other metals. The furnace shown in Fig. 1 consists of three open U-shaped troughs G, G<1>, G<2>, connected together by the passages g<2>, g<3>. The material is fed into the troughs from the hopper F with valve f, and is discharged by the shoot g<4> with valve g<5>. Conveyers are arranged in the troughs to carry the material in the direction shown by the arrows. The conveyer shafts are hollow, and water or other cooling-liquid is passed through them, being supplied by the pipe L with its branches, and being discharged through the pipes r. The conveyer shafts are driven by the gearing shown, power being applied to the bevel-wheel j<2>.
Patent GB-189910003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boats.
Inventor: NICHOL JOHN CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 10,003. Nichol, J. C. May 11. Boat hulls; canoes; punts.-Relates to the construction of boats, canoes, and punts by moulding some fabric which has been soaked in a solution of shellac. Preferably felt soaked in a solution of shellac is used, in a single sheet or in sections stitched together. The mould or form preferably has a rectangular keel strip c and several semicircular bilge-pins d secured to it. In large boats these strips are left in place in the boat, and assist in the attachment of the flooring-boards &c., but in small boats they are removed. The meeting- edges of the fabric are stitched together at the bow and stern.
Patent GB-189912878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Superheaters for Locomotive Boilers.
Inventor: SCHMIDT WILHELM
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,878. Schmidt, W. June 20. Superheaters, steam.-Superheating-tubes are arranged round the interior of a locomotive smoke-box within an annular chamber which is divided off from the rest of the smoke-box by a wall b. Furnace gases are brought directly into the annular chamber by the flue a. The steam may pass once or twice through the heating- chamber, and the arrangement may be applied to the heating of steam on its way from the highpressure to the low-pressure cylinder in a compound engine. To protect the wall b from the furnace gases, strips of angle-iron section are placed between the tubes of the inner row. Flaps f control the passage of the furnace gases through the annular chamber.
Patent GB-189914763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drawing Boards, Tee Squares, and Angle Gauges.
Inventor: LEITZ WILHELM
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 14,763. Leitz, W. July 18. Squares.-Relates to drawing boards, T-squares, and angle-gauges, and means for carrying or supporting them for use out-of-doors. Two supports a, connected together by a stay b, are provided with a strap or sling c, by which the appliance can be suspended round the neck of the user. Hinge checks e carry a bar, which, at its outer end, is hinged to a band screwed to the drawing board h. On the lower side of this bar is attached a crossiron which carries a spring-controlled bar l, adapted to engage a hook o on the drawing- board and secure it in the position required for use. Iron strips q are arranged on each side of the upper face of the board h on which the T-square r slides. The foot u of an angle-gauge v slides in guides upon the T-square, and is provided with holes for adjustment, through one of which passes a pin on the spring y. Arms 1 and 2 are pivoted on the gauge v, the motion of the arms being limited by stops 3 and 4. The T-square is retained in place by springs sliding on the bars q.
Patent GB-189922813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Microphones.
Inventor: EGGER JULIUS
Filed: 1899-11-15
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 22,813. Egger, J., and Pollak, A. Nov. 15. Telephones. - A microphone is formed with the centre pin h of the diaphragm a connected to a horizontal rod c of carbon situated in the upper part of the granule chamber. g is a felt packing in the casing d, and f is a carbon plate.
Patent GB-190008759-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Crossarm or Roller Axle for Mortar Mills and Edge Runners
Inventor: SYKES HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-12
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8759. Sykes, H. May 12. Edge-runners and pans.-The cross-arms or roller axles of mortar mills or edge-runners are each made of two pieces of rolled iron or steel bar A, united by two fishplates F, which pass one on each side of the vertical shaft U. The arms are fitted with one or more bushes B where they fit in the runners ; the bushes may be formed integrally with the distance-pieces P.
Patent GB-190015501-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement Applicable to Burners for Gas or other Combustible Vapours used in Furnaces.
Filed: 1900-08-31
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 15,501. Fletcher, T., Neil, A., and Fletcher, Russell, & Co. Aug. 31. Blowpipe burners.-Burners of the bunsen type for use in small blast furnaces,' especially those fitted with crucibles, as shown in Fig. 4, and employed for experimental purposes, are provided with a protecting-cap e over the gauze plate d, Fig. 2, to protect the gauze from the heat of the furnace when the blast is turned off.
Patent GB-190016439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode of Attachment of Mineral Teeth to Metal or Vulcanite or other Plates or Supports.
Inventor: PIERREPONT EVELYN
Filed: 1900-09-15
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 16,439. Pierrepont, E. Sept. 15. Teeth, artificial, are formed with spiral or other threaded sockets h a v i n g a longitudinal groove in their backs as shown, to replace the usual metal attaching- pins. The plate, tooth stump &c. is formed with projections which are undercut, slotted, or threaded, and are cemented into the recesses in the teeth, the longitudinal groove preventing any rotation. These teeth can be used to replace pin teeth which have been broken off the plate. Tooth crowns secured by this method to replace hollow gold crowns can be ground or altered after being secured in position.
Patent GB-190019259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Bicycles and the like Road Vehicles
Inventor: HEMSWORTH ALONZO
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 19,259. Hemsworth, A., and James, W. Oct. 27. Brakes, rim, for bicycles and like road vehicles. The rim brake comprises two bowed levers fulcrumed to the back stays n and with short arms o carrying the brake r. The centre pin k of the brake toggle-joint is connected by a wire, cord, or equivalent device with the arm of a bell-crank lever or with the short arm h of the operating- lever b. The hand-lever b is fitted with the bolt or sliding catch c, which engages with the sector e. A spring s returns the brake to its inoperative position. The operating-handle may be fixed to the handle-bar, if desired, or the brake may be used with ordinary operating - mechanism. The brake blocks are provided with springs or elastic cushions between the beds of the pads and the frames of the blocks.
Patent GB-190022636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Beer or other like Pumps or Engines for Raising or Drawing off Liquids
Inventor: THORNTON JOHN TYNE
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 22,636. Thornton, J. T. Dec. 12. Waste and residual liquid, catching and returning. -The drip is caught by a trough a, Fig. 2, or by a jug v, Fig. 3, which is connected to the pump b by a pipe l and is provided with a screwdown valve i in a strainer g, or with a valve i operated by the foot under a strainer g, so that the waste can at any time be allowed to mix with fresh liquor in the pump.
Patent GB-190100418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Evaporating and Drying Pounded, Finely Powdered, Pulpy and other Substances.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 418. Golby, F. W., [Diedrich, H.]. Jan. 7. Drying pulp, ores, malt, &c.-An apparatus for drying or evaporating phosphates, superphosphates, chemicals, manures, ores, charcoal, clay, malt, pulp, chicory, roots, &c. is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Two or more semi-cylindrical drying pans or troughs a are horizontally supported in a masonry chamber and fitted with shafts b carrying arms b<1> at the ends of which are shovels or scoops c having a lateral discharge. The moist material enters the upper trough by a hopper f, and is traversed through the troughs in turn by the revolving scoops. A current of heated air passes through the apparatus in the opposite direction to that of the material, and dries it as it falls from the shovels. When drying materials such as superphosphates, the air current may be reversed.
Patent GB-190103066-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Game of Skill with Cue and Ball
Inventor: DEARNLEY HERR VON CHARLES
Filed: 1901-02-13
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 3066. Dearnley, H. von C., Field, A., and Walker, M. Feb. 13. Games played with cues and balls.-The game consists in propelling a ball B by means of a cue up an inclined channel A, the object being to cause the ball to fall into a cup, net, or pocket F. The channel may be formed of one or more pieces of wood &c., and is placed on supports D, E.
Patent GB-190103886-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Finger Guard for Wringing and similar Machines Provided with Rollers
Inventor: BRADFORD WILLIAM LITLER
Filed: 1901-02-23
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 3886. Bradford, W. L. Feb. 23. Mangling and wringing machines. -The rollers c, d of a mangling, wringing, or like machine are protected by guards a, b ; the former is provided with a rotary top a<x>, over which articles are fed into the machine. The guards are fitted in a frame e pivoted to the machine at g<x>.
Patent GB-190108785-A (GB)
Title: Hat-holder.
Inventor: QUITMANN HECTOR
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 8785. Quitmann, H. April 29. Hat racks.-Relates to a hat-holder to be fitted to a theatre chair, bench, roof of a railway carriage, sofa, &c. A pair of rods 1, 2 are secured under the seat &c. by screws passing through holes in the flattened ends or through eyes on the ends of the rods. The rim of the hat is put over one rail, and the other is then sprung outwards to allow the other side of the brim to pass. The rods may be suitably bent, to allow room for the brim, when they are attached to upholstery furniture. Fig. 5 shows a modification, in which the brim of the hat is placed over the ends 7, 8 of the rods, and Fig. 3 shows the rods replaced by flexible cords 3, 4 having fixed and sliding cross-bars 5, 6. The rods may be passed through holes in blocks 9 secured to the furniture and be fixed by split-pins. Fig. 7 shows a pair of rods for holding several hats.