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Patent GB-189806152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Motors actuated by Internal Explosions.
Inventor: CAILLE CHARLES
Filed: 1898-03-12
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 6152. Caille, C. March 12. Annular - chamber type.-The annulus in which the piston revolves is bounded by a fixed casing K of semicircular s e c - tion and by a flat revolving ring M to which the piston is attached. The movable abutment consists of a piston V moved in and out every revolution. The rotating piston, Fig. 5, consists of two parts a, b, separated by an asbestos washer, the part a being fixed to the ring M, while b has a certain amount of play so as to rest always on the asbestos washer.
Patent GB-189807549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cabinets, Tables, and the like.
Inventor: BATSON ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 7549. Batson, A. E. March 29. Tables, cabinets, shelves, chests of drawers, whatnots, &c.-Relates chiefly to a hood which can be raised to enclose articles on a flat surface such as the top of a table, cabinet, shelf, chest of drawers, whatnot, &c., and can be lowered out of sight. The hood has a curved back B and sector-shaped sides B', and is hinged at the front. Means are described for securing it in the raised' position and for limiting its motion. When the hood is down, the covers B<2> may be turned down over the top A' of the table &c., or may be used as flaps to give additional table surface. The top A<1> may be fixed as shown, or may descend into the body of the table when the hood is lowered. A modification is described in which the tcp is hinged at the front edge and folds over. In this case it may be fitted with a swinging tray, which remains horizontal when the top is turned over. The flaps B<2> may be hinged to the body of the table instead of to the hood. The hood in this case might be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189809143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements Relating to Metallic Cylinders or Bottles for Containing Gas under High Pressure and for other Purposes.
Inventor: PILKINGTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 9143. Pilkington, W. April 20. Storing under pressure.-t h e bottles are strengthened by coiling strong steel wire C around them; the ends of the wire may be secured by collars A, B, the lower of which serves to support the bottle in a vertical position, or by turning them in under the coils.
Patent GB-189812282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steel Spring Rims for Cycle Wheels.
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-31
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 12,282. Martin, J. May 31. Spring wheels; felloes or rims; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-To the rim A of a cycle spring wheel a series of steel springs B are attached. The ends of each spring are attached at the same or different points, or only one end is attached to the rim the other end being either free or attached to one or more adjacent springs. The tread portion of each spring may be encased with rubber tubing.
Patent GB-189819652-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Easy Chair or Lounge.
Inventor: MAY JOSIAH HARPUR SYDNEY
Filed: 1898-09-16
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 19,652. May, J. H. S. Sept. 16. Chairs.-The base of an adjustable easy chair or lounge consists of two frames A, a connected by cross-bars C, C', C', C<3>, C<4>. The back consists of two side pieces B connected by cross-bars B', B<3> ; to the bar B' are fixed arms B<1> pivoted between plates m on the uprights a of the frame. A spring S tends to raise the back, which is adjusted by a rack R and pin b<1> ; the rack can be lifted off its pin by a suitable cord. The head-rest U consists of two bars H, H' and two end boards H<1>; it is carried by two arms h pivoted in V-shaped casings k, and is held in position by a rack and spring catch operated by a cord which is brought down within reach of the occupant ; it has a spring S' to raise it when the catch is disengaged. A narrow seat to support the trunk of the body is formed on a cross-bar C. The two thigh rests are pivoted at p to plates t carried on vertical pivots P working between cross-bars C, C<1> ; they can be thus adjusted on horizontal or vertical pivots. A rack R<1> jointed at e to a frame V on the underside of each thigh rest passes through a slot in the vertical pivot P, and engages a pin b<1> ; by means of a cord the rack can be lifted out of gear, and the thigh rest adjusted. A leg-rest U with adjustable foot or heel board f is pivoted at d to a frame pivoted to the thigh rests, and is adjusted by a rack R<2> and pin b<2> it is caused to moved upwards by a spring S<3> acting on a pivoted lever l bearing against the roller g<3>.
Patent GB-189820164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Machines for Ironing or Smoothing Linen and the like.
Inventor: LONGSDON HENRY CROFTS
Filed: 1898-09-23
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 20,164. Longsdon, H. C. Sept. 23. Ironing-machines.-Relates to machines in which the articles are pressed between a covered roll and a heated ironing-roller. Fig. 2 shows an end view. The upper roll is mounted on levers b pivoted on the shaft a<1> and coupled by means of rods d, e to arms f secured to the shaft g, which is rotated by worm gearing m, k, operated by the hand-wheel n. To allow the necessary yield of the roll, the connection between the rods d, e is made by means of a spring. The roll is driven through the medium of the wheels q, q<1>, q<2>, q<3>, and the heated roller through the wheels q, r. The linen &c. is fed over the tube u provided with a guard u<3>. The ironed articles fall into the receptacle w.
Patent GB-189822179-A (GB)
Title: A Conveying and Abrading Device for Use in Machines for Degerming, Hulling, and Polishing Grain.
Inventor: HELLER EMANUEL JGNAZ
Filed: 1898-10-21
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 22,179. Heller, E. J. Oct. 21. Hulling and scouring grain.-A conveying and abrading device for use in hulling and scouring machines is made in the form of a screw with abrading-surface. The screw may be made entirely of composition c, or a metal foundation such as b may be employed. The screw may be made in sections of different relative coarseness. The screw may be interrupted in places, as at a, a, to form increased turning and abrading surfaces.
Patent GB-189824347-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Paper Cutting Machines.
Filed: 1898-11-18
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 24,347. Crosland, L., and Crosland (Limited), W. Nov. 18. Cutting-machines for paper.-To prevent the knife of a guillotine machine cutting into the bed, springs, or levers with counterbalance weights, are arranged to support the weight of the knife beam. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement when springs are employed. Before the cut is completed, the rollers D on the beam B come in contact with the plate F, which rests on the springs G.
Patent GB-189903320-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Automatic Dampers for Stove Pipes.
Inventor: RICE ELMER VESHLAGE
Filed: 1899-02-14
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 3320. Rice, E. V. Feb. 14. Draught, regulating.-Relates to dampers for stove pipes which are automatically closed at a predetermined temperature. A cross-bar A has flanges a, a<1> which are adapted to rest in slots B' in the upper edge of the stove-pipe section B. The bar A has a slot a<4> communicating with a threaded bole a<3> in an enlarged end a<2> of the bar. The damper C is pivoted at c' to lugs a<7> on the cross-bar, and has one side heavier than the other. A latch D, pivoted at d to the lug a<6>, has a weighted end d' and a lip d<2> adapted to engage the damper C when in the open position. An expansible bar E of brass &c. is laid in the slot a<4> of the cross-bar and contacts at the inner end e with the latch D, and at the outer end is fixed to an enlarged portion e<1> which screws into the hole a<3>. A stem F secured to the damper passes through the stove pipe, and is provided with a handle G, whereby the damper may be turned into the open position, Fig. 1, where it is secured by the latch D. If the heat in the stove pipe becomes too great, the rod E expands sufficiently to raise the latch D and allow the damper to close. By adjusting the rod E through the screwed portion e', the damper may be closed at any required temperature.
Patent GB-189907995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Water Bottles, Cushions, and the like Hollow-ware Articles made of India Rubber.
Inventor: WICKS JOSEPH THOMAS
Filed: 1899-04-17
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 7995. Wicks, J. T. April 17. Moulding india - rubber. - Hot - water bottles, cushions, and like hollow articles of india-rubber are moulded without seams, fins, or taped joints in a vulcanizing-mould of the shape required under the action of heat sufficient to vaporize water which is contained in the article. Instead of water being vaporized, steam may be blown into the article. Handles and funnels may be attached as desired. According to the Provisional Specification, the mould may be of aluminium, or may be lined with aluminium, or other white metal.
Patent GB-189913582-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Lids for Cooking Vessels and the like.
Inventor: BAUMANN GEORG
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,582. Baumann, G. June 30. Lids and covers of cooking-utensils &c, are made of metal plates dished and formed with flat rims. Apertures are formed in extensions of the rims to serve as handles.
Patent GB-189919102-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Gas and Air Pipe Standard for Use in Connection with Heating Hand Irons and the like.
Inventor: BERRY GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1899-09-22
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 19,102. Berry, G. E. Sept. 22. Spigot - and - socket joints; screw unions.- Relates to gas and air pipe standards for use in connection with the heating of hand-irons and the like. The standards A<1> are provided with transverse sockets b, c, to receive the ends of the air pipes C and gas pipes B. The sockets bare provided with right and left handed screws, so that the rotation of the pipes B draws the adjacent standards towards one another. The sockets c are provided with shoulders c<1>, or are tapered. Rests D are provided for the irons &c. when out of use.
Patent GB-189919838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Liquefaction of Air and to Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: CODE GEORGE
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 19,838. Code, G., and Knudsen, H. Oct. 3. Cooling gases; refrigerating.-Air to be liquefied passes through a purifier and pipe h to the compressor H, and through another purifier J, and is cooled in water-jacketed coils K, K<1>, K<2>. It then passes through a number of coils K<3> in a brine &c. tank S to a rotary motor M, where it expands, doing work, and further expands in the chambers W, W<1>, where it liquefies. The liquid passes down the pipe X, of sufficient length for the hydrostatic pressure to overcome the atmospheric pressure, and is collected in the tank Y, whence it is drawn off. Vapour from the tank passes up the tube Z around the pipe X and expanding chambers W, W<1>, and is led through a coil in the water tank V, whence it escapes by a safety-valve. The water in this tank is cooled for supplying the jackets of the cooling- coils K, K<1>, K<2>. Brine in the tank S and reservoir T is circulated by a pump R driven from the air motor M.
Patent GB-189920718-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Expansion Engine.
Inventor: SCHOPPER CARL ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,718. Schopper, C. A., and R÷der, A. W. H. Oct. 16. Annular-chamber type.-Steam, entering by passages e, e<1> and exhausted by passages f, f<1> in a fixed frame b, acts between abutments c, c<1>, d, d<1> and pistons a', a' carried by a casing a fixed to a rotary shaft. The abutments c, c<1> a r e operated by e c - centrics o, o' actuated by wheels h<1>, h<2> gearing with a wheel h, of twice their diameter, on the shaft. The eccentrics have shoes k, k<1> engaging guides i, i<1>, and are connected through a stay l, levers m and n, and a rod q with the abutments c, c'. The abutments d, d<1> are operated by eccentrics p, p<1>. Reversing-valves in slide boxes e<2>, control the steam and exhaust ports.
Patent GB-190002962-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Arm-rest for Use in Surgery and in the Treatment of Invalids generally.
Inventor: ZIBULSKI CHRISTINE
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 2962. Zibulski [nÚe Arnold], C., and Br³nner [nÚe Wild], S. Feb. 14. Arm-rests.-Fig. 1 shows an arm-rest for use in surgery and in the treatment of invalids. A bar t, pivoted at d to a board a so as to turn horizontally, can be clamped in any position by a set-screw u the head of which works in a circular groove y in the board a. The bar t is provided with verticallyadjustable uprights p, q, r, which support pads m, n, o as shown. The pads m and n are hinged together, the pad n being adjustably secured to the pad o by a horizontal slide to enable the distance between them to be regulated. This distance can also be adjusted by sliding an outer portion of the bar t on the central portion. The pad m is secured to a fork h connected by a bolt l with a slotted bar i pivoted at l to an upright rack e and connected by a link g with a catch f adapted to engage the rack e and secured to a rod which slides vertically on the rack e and carries an additional pad k, which supports the body of the patient. A movement of the catch f alters the height of the pad k, and moves the pads m, n, o horizontally. This horizontal movement may also be performed by sliding the portion of the bar t carrying the rods p, q, r on the portion which is pivoted to the plate a.
Patent GB-190003764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Foot Coverings.
Inventor: THACKER JOHN ALBERT
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 3764. Thacker, J. A. Feb. 27. Filling space between insole and sole. - In welted and sew-round boots and shoes, the space between the sole and insole is filled by a blank cut from linoleum with a muslin or similar b a c k i n g. The edges of the filling B are skived, or it has an additional backing, slightly wider than the blank, connected to it. The filling may be cemented to the insole.
Patent GB-190005242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Carborundum Articles.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM BURGELAND
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 5242. Johnson, W. B., [Fitzgerald, F. A. J.]. March 20. Carbon silicide.-Porous carborundum is crushed to grains or powder, and mixed with graphite or other conductor and a dilute solution of glue or other adhesive substance ; the mixture is pressed to any desired form, and intensely heated in an electric furnace.
Patent GB-190015809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Drawbar Cradles for Railway Wagons and Trucks and other Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: LONES JABEZ
Filed: 1900-09-05
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 15,809. Lones, J., and Holden, E., [trading as Lones, Vernon, & Holden]. Sept. 5. Rolling; bending ; welding.-In the manufacture of railway-vehicle draw-bar cradles, a rectangular billet is operated on, one end at a time, in gapped rolls, geared together by wheels within the housing as described in Specification No. 12,172, A.D. 1897. Successive passes finally reduce the billet to the shape shown in Fig. 4. The blank is then bent in a power hammer or press to form a half cradle, Fig. 2, the ridges a supplying metal to form sharp corners. Two such halves are then welded together in any suitable way to form the cradle shown in Fig. 1, which is completed in the ordinary way.
Patent GB-190100039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Picking Arrangements of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: EHRLICH JOSEF
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 39. Ehrlich, J., and K³hnen, O. Jan. 1. Loom pickers, sticks, straps, and connections.- For the purpose of attaching the strap to the picking-stick, a slit may be made near one end of the strap, and the opposite end may then be passed through the slit, so as to form a folded part b<2>, which is passed through the ordinary slot a<1> of the picking-stick, until the slotted end rests therein and serves as a cushion. The folded part b<2> is wound round the stick, and secured by means of twine, or in any suitable manner. The opposite end of the strap may be doubled upon itself, and secured within the ordinary slot of the picker by means of a double-headed pin e. A pin d may be passed through a slot cut in the doubled portion of the strap.
Patent GB-190100925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Metal Roofing.
Inventor: ABELEVEN FREDERIK ANTON
Filed: 1901-01-14
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 925. Abeleven, F. A. Jan. 14. Stalls for fairs &c. are covered by corrugated metal roofing sheets c connected together and to the frame b by corrugated metal strips d formed with clips g, and lugs e which may be bent to clip the frame, or may be formed with keyhole slots to engage with swivelling keys or catches f. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 8, the lugs and lower clips are dispensed with, and screws i are driven through the strips d and upper edges of the sheets into the frame.
Patent GB-190101949-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cheese Cutter
Inventor: GILBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 1949. Gilbert, W. Jan. 29. Cheese cutters.-A wire, attached by one end to a table or counter, on which the cheese rests, is drawn through the cheese by a guided pedal on the floor, to which the other end of the wire is attached.
Patent GB-190103891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttles used in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: THOMAS GEORGE
Filed: 1901-02-23
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 3891. Thomas, G., [Lundin, G. L.]. Feb. 23. Loom shuttles.-The shuttle tongue b is preferably made in one piece of metal, the free end b<1> of the spring portion b, being bent backwards to form a hook which engages with a transverse pin c. The base b<2> is slotted, and rests upon the ordinary pin d. In a modified form, the part b<1> is separate, and secured to the enlarged base of the tongue.
Patent GB-190104841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Swivelling Trolley Heads employed in the Overhead Wire System of Electric Traction.
Inventor: BRECKNELL HENRY EDWIN FRANK
Filed: 1901-03-07
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4841. Brecknell, H. E. F. March 7. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-The axis a of the trolley wheel is placed behind the axis of the swivelling spindle b, so that the wheel has a trailing action. The spindle b is hollow to form a reservoir for lubricant, and is plugged at the bottom f and at the top by a removable stopper e. The hole g admits oil to the bearing. The wires n of the conductor are attached to the metal cupj, which is placed on the top of the insulating-sleeve l on the pole. The socket k, which holds the head on the pole, is open on its lower side, and is clamped on the sleeve l and on the cup j by the clamping-bolts p, q.
Patent GB-190108365-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Explosive.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 8365. Imray, O., [Norris, J. L.]. April 23. Explosives.-Consists of a mixture of nitroglycerine, light oil of wood tar, and oil of mirbane. Magnesia, or granulated charcoal, or wood pulp may be added to give consistency, and a small quantity of resin or gum to make the explosive gelatinous.
Patent GB-190108733-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Step and Mud Guard Holding Appliance for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WHITE SEBASTIAN MORETON
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 8733. White, S. M. April 27. Mud guards; steps.-Relates to a step and mud guard for a wheel over which a person has to pass on entering the vehicle. The ends of the mud guard 8 are secured between the bars 2, 5 of a double T-frame 4 adapted to enclose the upper part of the wheel. The inner bar 5 is provided with holes 6 or a lug for attachment to the axle, and the outer bar 2 is fitted with a step 3, which is arranged just above the wheel hub.
Patent GB-190108824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers.
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 8824. Tubes, Ltd., and Halliwell, R. F. April 29. Water-tube boilers.-The water-tube boiler shown in Fig. 1 comprises tubes D, open at both ends and carrying the full circulation between, the mud drum E and the header A, together with tubes B closed at one end and carrying a limited circulation. Means for protecting the closed ends of the tubes B from the fiercest action of the fire, the projecting hollow arch end piece O, Fig. 3, for deflecting the water, and the means shown in Fig. 3 for closing the tube B and supporting the inner tube C are features of the invention: The closed ends of the tubes B rest in the diaphragm L, preferably protected by the firebrick tiles M, and a baffle N partly covers the top row of tubes. The cold feedwater is pumped into the perforated tube J, and is passed to the mud drum E by the tubes F. The header A and the steam drum G are connected by the tubes H. Each tube B has a reduced end b, Fig. 3, forming a shoulder against which the plug b<1> is secured by the cap b<2> and bolt b<3>. The inner end uf the tube U is supported by insertion within a recess in the plug b<1>, or, according to the Provisional Specification, it is riveted to an internal projection.
Patent GB-190120164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Photographs by Artificial Light.
Inventor: ASKHAM WALLIS
Filed: 1901-10-09
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 20,164. Askham, W. Oct. 9. Priniting.-Relates to an automatic appliance for printing a series of photographs on a band of sensitized material. The band C is drawn from the store spool B, between the tension bars J, K, under the negative E, by the gripper R<1> mounted on the end of a lever Q pivoted at O. This lever is oscillated by an external handle U, and is fitted with cams P, which raise and lower the pad L to press the paper against the negative and release it at the proper times. When the gripper R<1> has pulled forward one section of the band, it is released by the escape of the rod r from the end of the fixed cam S. The slack of the film is wound on a spool D, which is actuated by a cord and weight u<1>. Gas or electric light is turned on by the cam P at the proper time.
Patent GB-190200303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circuit Closers for Portable Electrical Apparatus.
Inventor: ROCHE WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-04
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 303. Roche, W. Jan. 4. Switches. - Relates to portable electric apparatus such as lamps, gas - lighters, &c., and consists in providing an improved circuit - closer. The Figure shows the application to a flash lamp. A is a metallic casing, B the battery insulated from it, and C the lens or glass front of the lamp. The circuitcloser is carried on the metal cap E, which is slotted at E and carries an insulating-plate F. A bent spring I is secured to the plate F and connected to a spring K pressing against a pole of the battery. The other pole of the battery is connected to one terminal of the lamp, the other terminal being connected to the casing A. On pressing the extended end I<5> of the spring, a screw J is forced against the cap and so completes the circuit. By turning the screw, the contact may be maintained.
Patent GB-190202587-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electrodes for Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1902-01-31
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 2587. Abel, C.D., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Jan. 31. Arc lamps, electrodes for. Metallic salts, such as calcium fluoride, are mixed in molecular proportions with magnesium fluoride, for addition to carbon, in electrodes.
Patent GB-190204227-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stand or Support for Fixing to Safety Bicycles.
Inventor: SHEPHERD GEORGE
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 4227. Shepherd, G. Feb. 19. Supports for bicycles which may also be used in displaying bicycles for sale. A support comprises two rods E, Fig. 1, formed with feet F and pivoted on pins D, Fig. 3, in inclined lugs C formed on a clip A secured by bolts B to the bottom member. When not in use, the rods are turned up into engagement with spring jaws K, Fig. 5, formed on a clip G secured to the top member.