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Patent GB-189803531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus used in the Production and Storage of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: MITCHELL TOM
Filed: 1898-02-12
Granted: 1898-12-31
Abstract: 3531. Mitchell, T. Feb. 12. Regulators.- Acetylene is delivered for use at a constant p r e ssure, by passing it directly from a generator to a chamber R closed at the top and immersed in a water tank Q. The gas passes out again through a pipe T to a weighted gas bell S arranged in the same tank. A cord W from the bell passes over a pulley U mounted on the spindle of a valve fitted on the gas pipe T, so that, when the pressure in the bell increases, the supply of gas is shut off, while, if it decreases, the valve is opened.
Patent GB-189805160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Stoppers for Bottles, Jars, and other Receptacles.
Inventor: CRAW ROBERT RAMAGE
Filed: 1898-03-02
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 5160. Craw, R. R., and Craw, J. A. March 2. Measures of capacity.-Stoppers for bottles &c. are adapted to serve as receptacles, which may be . graduated or not, by constructing them in either of the forms shown, or with one or other of the parts A, B omitted, or with the receptacle C, Fig. 1, at right-angles, or at any other suitable angle, to the stopper A.
Patent GB-189807578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus or Appliances to be used in Place of Rope for Lashing Scaffolding Poles, Ledgers or the like.
Inventor: MILLS JOSHUA GEORGE
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 7578. Mills, J. G., and Campbell, P. March 29. Scaffolding.-Two clips A, C, preferably roughened inside or provided with teeth to grip the poles, are pivoted together at E so that they can be used for connecting poles at any required angle. One clip may be in the form of a socket to receive the end of a ledger, or the bottom end of a superimposed scaffolding pole, and may be provided with a bracket or arm adapted to bear against the side of the lower supporting-pole. The clips may be made of rectangular shape when they are required to connect poles of rectangular shape in cross-section.
Patent GB-189810871-A (GB)
Title: An Airtight Cover for Bottles.
Inventor: HARRIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1899-05-12
Abstract: 10,871. Harris, W. May 12. Stoppers.-The screw or other bottle cap a is provided with a washer b formed of a ring of sheet asbestos.
Patent GB-189812065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Teeth.
Inventor: ERNST FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1898-05-27
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 12,065. Ernst, F. May 27. Teeth, artificial.- The tooth a is removably fitted in a metal casing d, formed with a ring f, which is vulcanized on the caoutchouc mouthplate. The tooth, shown in section in Fig. 3, is slid vertically into a corresponding groove in the casing, and is locked by a spring catch c. Modified arrangements for cheek teeth &c. are described.
Patent GB-189812416-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System or Apparatus for Treating Sea-weed for the Manufacture of Products therefrom.
Inventor: KREFTING AXEL
Filed: 1898-06-02
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 12,416. Krefting, A. June 2. Rotary filters; travelling-band filters.-Solutions made from seaweed as described in Specification No. 11,538, A.D. 1896, are filtered through several horizontally-travelling belts or rotary drums b of any material with successively-diminishing openings, the solution being supplied at a, and the adhering residues being detached by water jets c applied to the backs of the filters.
Patent GB-189812989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle Boxes and Shaft Bearings.
Inventor: JAORAWALA HORMUSJEE MERWANJEE
Filed: 1898-06-10
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 12,989. Jaorawala, H. M. June 10. Axle-boxes.-The axle a bears against an antifriction roller b of at least twice the diameter of the axle, and has conoidal journals c engaging projections in side plates d, which are held in position by four bolts f and have passages k to convey lubricant from cups i to the journals c. j is a stuffing-box to prevent ingress of dirt and egress of lubricant, and l is a screw to limit the lateral motion of the axle. h is a door to afford access to the box g, which retains lubricant. If one of the journals is broken, the roller is prevented from falling out of place by the projection on the corresponding plate D.
Patent GB-189813740-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tie or Scarf Retainer.
Inventor: LEIGH HENRY
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1899-06-21
Abstract: 13,740. Leigh, H. June 21. Necktie retainers. -The hook b, which engages the tie, is attached to the e casing a within, which works the stem of the hook c which is attached to the garment or to a button thereon. The spiral spring d holds the parts together. Figs. 2,3, and 4 show alternative forms of the hook c.
Patent GB-189822781-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Fasteners for Boots and the like.
Inventor: HOLDENRIEDER JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-10-29
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 22,781. Holdenrieder, J. Oct. 29. Uppers.-A tapering inset 4 of india-rubber inserted in the overlap permits the parts of the fastenings to be readily engaged. The fastenings may consist of heads 3 snapping into sockets 2, or other suitable fastenings may be employed.
Patent GB-189900054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Treating Cotton, Ramie, or other Fibrous Materials with Mercerizing or other Liquors in Doubling or like Machinery.
Inventor: AYKROYD HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-01-02
Granted: 1900-02-02
Abstract: 54. Aykroyd, H. E. Jan. 2. Yarns, mercerizing &c.-Yarns are treated with mercerizing or other liquors on the doubling- machine. The material from the bobbins A is passed in the manner shown through troughs H, H<1> containing mercerizing-liquor, washing-water, &c., and through squeezing and drag rollers D, E, F. The rollers F may be heated ; I are glass guide-rods. Liquor may be supplied to and removed from the troughs by means of circulating- pumps &c
Patent GB-189901321-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Folding Box also Applicable for Packing Case or Crate and the like.
Inventor: HART BENJAMIN
Filed: 1899-01-19
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 1321. Hart, B. Jan. 19. Folding-boxes are formed by hinging the sides A, A<1> to the parts a, a' secured to the bottom D, hinging the ends C directly to the bottom, and hinging the half-lids B, b to the sides. The sides and ends when set up are held in place by the hooks f. To collapse the box, the ends are folded on the bottom, and then the sides and half-lids over the ends.
Patent GB-189907533-A (GB)
Title: Improved Military Bridge.
Inventor: MUEHLBACH FERDINAND
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 7533. M³hlbach, F. April 10. Bridges.-A portable military bridge for crossing rivers, ravines, &c. is constructed of sections a which are notched to fit over cross-beams i carried by trestles or pontoons, and are fitted with rollers f<4>, folding hand-rails p, and rails f<3> for vehicles. The sections are run one over the other on to a carriage b for transport, and two auxiliary sections c, c are provided to facilitate the mounting of the main sections on the supports. These auxiliary sections can be widened or reduced in width by means of rods sliding in tubes or cylinders, and are stowed away under the carriage after the main sections have been mounted on top. Gaps in the floor at the ends of the sections are filled in with loose planks k carrying pieces of the vehicle rails. The rails of adjacent sections are brought into line by means of adjusting-levers, toothed segments, and racked bars. The sections are detached from the beams by a lever, and may be moved by cords passing round pulleys connected by pinions with the rollers. Hooks and eyes fixed to the sections and carriage interlock with one another.
Patent GB-189907644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Burners.
Inventor: BOULOT CHARLES
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 7644. Boulot, C. April 11. Incandescent gas burners.-In these burners, which may be used with or without chimneys, two concentric mixing-tubes b, care employed in conjunction with depending bells f, h, which protect the air inlet openings e, i, l from draughts. The air supply through the openings e is controlled by the usual ring g, and that through the openings l by the neck of the bell h. The tubes b, c, being in metallic contact through the perforated plate k, conduct the heat from the flame and impart it to the ascending currents of air and gas, the mixture of which is completed by a cross-bar q located below the gauze top r. A support s is provided for the mantle rod.
Patent GB-189908623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pig-iron Handling and Breaking Machinery.
Inventor: BROWN ALEXANDER EPHRAIM
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 8623. Brown, A. E. April 25 Hooks used in supporting a pigbed during breaking are pressed forward always to engage the bed should the latter be temporarily lifted off them during breaking. The hook H is pivoted at G, and is engaged by a pin n on a spring- operated lever N pivoted at G so that the lower end n is always pressed in a forward direction.
Patent GB-189911146-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cover for Sewer Manholes.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDWARD MONTAGUE
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,146. Edwards, E. M. May 29. Manhole covers.-The cover G is made with pins A which engage with undercut slots B in the frame F. The cover is held down by a catch H which engages with the underside of the frame.
Patent GB-189912176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Sealing and Bottle-closing Wax.
Inventor: ELLRAM WOLDEMAR
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 12,176. Ellram, W. June 10. Sealing-wax.-In order to produce a sealing-wax insoluble in alcohol, and capable of resisting climatic influences, a suitable quantity of powdered hydrate of lime is dissolved in melted colophonium, while a little solar oil may be added to increase the ductility. The usual substances for giving body to the compound, such as chalk, magnesite, ochre, &c., are stirred in. The melting- point may be lowered by the addition of oleic acid or of oleates.
Patent GB-189919969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders and Cigarettes.
Inventor: LANDFRIED EMIL
Filed: 1899-10-05
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 19,969. Landfried, E. Oct. 5. Tobacco pipes; cigarettes.-The pipe is provided with a hollow grating or plug 2, into which projects the end of a tube or cartridge 7, filled with cotton wool &c. impregnated with acid salts of molybdenum for the purpose of fixing the nicotine. The plug 2 and cartridge may be made of hard glass or of aluminium &c. The cartridge fits the bore of the stem 6. The mouthpiece 11 is formed with a flaring opening 10 as shown, and with inclined baffles or grooves 12 for preventing the passage of saliva &c. to the stem. The treated wool &c. may be applied to cigarettes.
Patent GB-189920514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BRITTEN JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1899-10-12
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 20,514. Britten, J. J., Bannister, F. J., and Stanton, W. Oct. 12. Soles; heels; uppers; insoles ventilating.-To give flexibility to a boot or shoe at the waist, the upper is not sewn to the insole or outer sole there as is usual. The upper is cut so that, at the waist, its edges can be sewn together over the insole as shown in Fig. 5. For ventilation, the sole and insole have central perforations and h respectively, while a double row of holes i are made in the upper. Holes k and l are made in the heel and upper respectively for the admission of air. An air channel n may be formed, as shown in Fig. 6, by introducing leather strips m between the upper and insole. This system of ventilation may be applied to boots and shoes of ordinary make.
Patent GB-190003348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Velocipedes.
Inventor: SEYFARTH PAUL
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 3348. Seyfarth, P. Feb. 20. Manumotive quadricycles; body motion, propelling by; steering - mechanism. - Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a tandem quadricycle. The riders are seated on sliding seats running on rollers f on longitudinal rails, and may also actuate hand-levers 1, their feet bearing on footboards v. The seats are connected by bands p with ball &c. clutches on the axle i, the front strap passing over a guide-roller o. The levers 1 pivoted on the frame are connected by clutches to transverse shafts 3, the shafts i and 3 being geared through bevel-wheels and a longitudinal shaft 5 with the axle carrying the rear driving-wheels. The front wheels are carried on pivoted axles which are connected for steering with the front footboard, or the lower part thereof, by links and rods, the footboard being mounted so as to turn on its central axis. The invention is stated to be applicable to bicycles, but in this case the usual driving-gear is retained for starting.
Patent GB-190003349-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Making Paint-brushes and the like.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 3349. Dymond, G. C., [Vereinigte Pinselfabriken]. Feb. 20] Paint and like brushes.-Paint brushes and the like are made by clamping the rear ends of the bristles a in a sheet-metal cap or ferrule d and fixing this cap &c. in the split socket g of the handle f by a wire h which compresses the sides of the socket into the groove e of the cap &c. A nail b may be driven through the bristles into the handles as shown for additional security.
Patent GB-190009072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Telescopes for Advertising Purposes.
Inventor: FLEURY RENE FRANCOIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 9072. Fleury, R. F. W. May 16. Telescopes.-A telescope is arranged and fitted so that an inscription or design forming an advertisement may appear within the field of vision. The telescope is fitted with a transparent sheet or diaphragm h bearing the advertisement, the sheet being placed at e-e, or at 2-2, 3-3, according as the eye-piece is positive or negative. To render the sheet visible at night, the telescope may be fitted with a perforated reflector or screen e, which serves to direct the light from a lamp f to the sheet. The screen may be replaced by a thick lens bearing the advertisement on its plane face. Modifications are described, showing how the invention may be applied to different kinds of telescopes. In one modification the sheet is placed outside the telescope, being reflected by mirrors &c. to the eye.
Patent GB-190010396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Woven Machine Belting.
Filed: 1900-06-07
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 10,396. Banham & Co., G., and Sagar, C. K. June 7. Double and multiple fabrics.-In the manufacture of woven machine belting, the various layers or thicknesses of material are bound together in the loom by means of binding-warps, of which the whole or a portion are formed of metal wires. About 12¢ per cent. of the binding-warps, or two per inch of the material, may be of copper wire having a diameter of À038 of an inch. The wires are preferably drawn from separate bobbins, the construction of the loom being otherwise unaffected.
Patent GB-190010999-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Fire Alarm Apparatus.
Inventor: LYNGAAS HJALMAR GUSTAV
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 10,999. Lyngaas, H. G. June 16. Alarms, fire.- Relates to an arrangement for closing an electric bell circuit when the temperature exceeds a certain limit. A plate m is cemented by wax to a disc of wire gauze n fixed over the aperture o. When the temperature is sufficient to melt the wax, the plate m is pulled up by the spiral spring k, and thereby permits two contact-pieces h, i to meet and close the circuit of an electric alarm bell.
Patent GB-190013693-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for Duplicating Phonographic Records.
Inventor: EDISON THOMAS ALVA
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 13,693. Edison, T. A. July 31. Phonographs. - Relates to methods of obtaining duplicates of phonograph records. The record 12, Fig. 1. is mounted on a pivot 10 by means of a magnetic disc 13, which, together with two electrodes 9 carried by insulated wires 5, are enclosed in a bell jar 2. The bell jar is exhausted, and the record is rotated by means of magnetic induction from the revolving magnet 14. The electrodes are formed of metal foil or wire (gold), and are connected to the secondary terminals of a large induction coil 22. The glow discharge passing between the electrodes produces a film of metal on the record. The record is afterwards electrotyped, and mounted in a brass cylinder to form a mould in which blanks may be expanded or castings may be made. The original record is made on a coarser pitched screw-thread than is required for the duplicates, to allow of contraction. Fig. 3 shows a method of casting with the ordinary composition. The record cylinder mould 28 is mounted over a bath 30 of the heated composition, and is supported by a cylinder 29 carrying a plunger by which the material is raised into the mould. The mould may be cooled to produce a sharp casting.
Patent GB-190101881-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sliding-keeper for Jewel Chains.
Inventor: LINSENBARTH REINHOLD WALTER
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 1881. Linsenbarth, K. W. Jan. 28. Chains, watch; necklaces.-Linoleum is used as the lining b for sliding keepers or shields a of necklaces and other jewel chains.
Patent GB-190105895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Windows.
Inventor: WEBBER BENJAMIN KENT
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 5895. Webber, B. K.. March 20. Windows; draught excluders. -The upper and lower sashes 1, 5 are hinged at their lower end s to sliding stiles 3, 7, so as to turn inwards for ventilation, cleaning, &c. The sliding stiles are connected together by cords 8 passing over double or single pulleys 9, and the sashes balance one another, thus allowing weights &c. to be dispensed with. The lower sash can be retained at any desired angle for ventilation by screwed stays 14 and nuts 15, or bolts 11 of the sash may be shot into recesses in the frame, or bolts carried by the meeting-rail of the sash may enter holes in the frame. The sashes are secured to the sliding stiles by bolts, catches, or screws. The upper sash is shown with a sliding bolt 19, which engages with a slotted plate 17, which is fixed to the sliding stile and passes through an opening in the sash. Tongues of the sliding stiles run in grooves in the frame, and beads are dispensed with. A draught-excluding board 22, hinged to the sill, closes the aperture between the sash and sill when the sashes are opened for ventilation, and covers the bolts 11 and the joint between the sash and sill when the sashes are closed. A cord or other support may be attached to studs 20 of the frame to support the sashes when turned inwards. The window-head may be recessed to receive a window blind 26, and a panel 21 is made removable to permit access to the cords and pulleys. The glass panes are secured in place by beads 24 fixed to the sashes by screws. The invention may be applied to old window frames, and the sashes may be balanced by weights connected to the sliding stiles by cords.
Patent GB-190107802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Extraction of Fat from Substances containing the same
Inventor: SCOTT ERNEST GEORGE
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 7802. Scott, E. G. April 16. Fats.-Relates to the extraction of fats, particularly tallow. The substance to be treated is placed in the perforated cylinder b contained in the digester a. Steam is supplied through the pipe a<1>. The liquid tallow flows through the valve e<2> into the filtering-chamber e, and is forced through the perforated plate f up the pipe i into the steam trap g, whence it passes to a suitable clarifying-vessel. The Provisional Specification states that the clarifying-vessel has a perforated top is made deep, and is provided with a heating- coil.
Patent GB-190126705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Engines and Air or Gas Compressors.
Inventor: KLEIN JOHN SIEGMUND
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 26,705. Klein, J. S. Dec. 31. Transmitting-mechanism.-The inlet valve D of a gas motor or compressor carries a piston H having a vacuous chamber beneath it, this chamber is opened to the atmosphere by a valve I operated by a cam L and controlled by a speed governor or the air pressure when it is necessary for the valve D to open. The chamber is exhausted by the suction of the motor piston through a passage d<2> in the piston, ur an exterior one d<3>, and containing check valves. The air is expelled from the chamber to allow the valve to descend through a valve J. In motors, piston valves E, E<1> on the stem d control the air and gas ports, and the cam is adjusted angularly by driving it by means of a worm O and worm-wheel N and moving the worm axially by means of the governor Q. In compressors the chamber F is dispensed with and a diaphragm controlled by the compressed air operates the worm O.
Patent GB-190201389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Pattern Mechanism of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 1389. Hollingworth, E., [Davenport, E. W., and Bardsley, H.]. Jan. 18. Loom dobbies.-Relates to pattern mechanism for looms, and especially to pattern mechanism for use in connection with dobbies. The main pattern cylinder is actuated by a worm wheel and worm 4, the wheel being connected to its shaft 2 by means of a clutch of the kind usually employed. The worm shaft 3 is driven by a chain-wheel 7, mounted loosely thereon, and serving as one member of a clutch, of which the other member is secured to the shaft 3. A clutch lever 10, having a nearly-horizontal arm 10<3>, controls the clutch, and is actuated by a pattern chain 12, which passes over an auxiliary pattern cylinder 13. The cylinder 13 is rotated by means of a ratchet-wheel 16 and a pawl 17, pivoted to an adjustable bracket 25<1> on the T-lever. A check lever 18, having its free end in contact with the teeth of the wheel 16, or with a check wheel of the usual form, is loosely mounted on the stud 11 carrying the lever 10, and is connected by a spring 19 to the arm 10<3>. Normally, the pawl 17 is held in an inoperative position by a pawl rest or support 20, of which the arm 20<1> is connected by a spring 21 to the lever 18. In order to allow the pawl 17 to act, motion is transmitted to the arm 20<1> by means of a wire 22 or the like, and a movable piece 23 which is controlled by the main pattern cylinder. In some cases the auxiliary pattern and its connections may be used as a multiplier only, so as, in effect, to reduce the length of the main pattern chain, by causing dwells in the movements of the latter. The mechanism may also be arranged to work as a double index dobby with a two-weave motion. The main pattern chain is then moved one bar after each pick, and in pegging the chain for two weaves each bar is pegged with a portion of each pattern but the order of these portions alternates in the successive bars, so that if the first row of pegs on one bar belongs to one pattern, the first row of pegs on the next bar belongs to the other pattern. When a change from one pattern or weave to the other is required, the bars which acted in co-operation with the upper knife A of the dobby are caused to act in co-operation with the lower knife A<1>, and vice versÔ. This change is effected by means of two clutch members 7<3> and 28, fast on the shaft 3, and the loose wheel 7, which carries teeth 7<2> and 28<2> for engagement with teeth 7<4> and 28<1> on the fast members. A dwell of the shaft 3, during a space of time represented by a pick, is obtained by setting the teeth 7<4> and 28<1> so that one is half a revolution in advance of the other.