baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-189813616-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Assisting the Starting of Vehicles
Inventor: MAJOR ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-06-18
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 13,616. Major, A. W. June 18. Starting.-In the application to an omnibus, shown in Fig. 2, the weighted lever a mounted on the yieldingly-supported shaft h carries loosely a fork c which is drawn into the position shown in dotted lines by a pull on the rod f and, being stayed by the stop d, helps to start the bus. The fork c is thrown out of gear by the pivoted rod r connected to a guide-quadrant which operates the rods y<1>, y<2> by a series of links, not shown.
Patent GB-189813790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Facilitating the Inhalation of Medicinal Vapours.
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 13,790. Lake, H. H., [Koch & Heller]. June 21. Inhalers.-Relates to an inhaling-apparatus constructed so as to be used either for inhaling hot filtered air, or the dry or wet vapours of any suitable medicinal compound, or both. A boiler B<4> with a central flue B<3> is supported above an alcohol lamp C. The steam space of this boiler may by opening a cock D be connected with an " infuser " F containing a medicament ; the steam, after passing through thisvessel, escapes through a nozzle G into an adjustable glass tube H, through which it is inhaled. On the other hand, by opening a cock M<2> the steam may be passed into a casing B<2>, drawing in filtered air through the boiler jacket b<4> and tube L. The hot air passes upwards through a vertical pipe o fitted with a perforated medicament container N and a number of conical partitions o<1>, o<2>, o<3>, o<4>, which cause it to take an irregular course. It then enters a box P fitted with valves p<1> and p<2>, and is finally conducted by a flexible tube Q to a suitable mouthpiece R. The steam which condenses in the casing B<2> is collected in the vessel S. A water receptacle may be inserted in the flexible tube Q, and the perforated medicament container N may be replaced by one consisting of two concentric tubes, the medicament being contained in the intermediate space. Further, the steam nozzle G may be combined with a tube for drawing up a liquid medicine and converting it into spray for inhalation.
Patent GB-189820044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Artificial Rubber or Rubber Substitutes.
Inventor: DEBORDE JULIUS
Filed: 1898-09-21
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 20,044. Deborde, J. Sept. 21. India-rubber substitutes.-A mixture of equal parts of gelatine or glue and glycerine, to which other materials may be added, is allowed to become hard by cooling, and is then powdered mechanically, producing a light elastic material. Before cooling and powdering the material, it may be frothed by beating or centrifugally, as described in Specifications Nos. 8905 and 23,056, A.D. 1897, and No. 18,950, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Medicine &c.].
Patent GB-189821801-A (GB)
Title: A Contrivance for Coupling Steam-heating Hose-pipe in Two Parts on Railway Carriages.
Inventor: FLECHSIG EMIL
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 21,801. Flechsig, E. Oct. 17. Couplings, disconnectible.-Relates to a similarended coupling for the steam-heating hose pipes of railway vehicles, shown connected up in Fig. 1. The coupling consists of two chambers a, b, connected respectively to the hose pipes of two adjacent carriages, through the supports c. Each chamber is provided with a cock e for the removal of condensation water and with a bend g, working on pins f. By means of one of the bends the halfcouplings are clamped together by the screw h ; the bend not in use is directed upwards out of action. Two passage ways for the steam are provided inside the chambers, as shown by the arrows w, leakage being prevented by making the faces of contact x, x wedge-shaped. The couplings, when not in use, are secured in holders underneath the carriages.
Patent GB-189902650-A (GB)
Title: Improved Case with Press Apparatus for Boxes Filled with Sample Cigars.
Inventor: SCHAEDLICH JOHANN ADAM
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 2650. Schõdlich, J. A. Feb. 6. Cigar boxes.-Relates to a case for containing boxes of sample cigars, with pressing-apparatus for keeping the boxes and cigars in shape. The case 1 is preferably provided with several compartments, for containing the sample boxes 2. In each compartment is a pressing-board 3 operated by a screw 4 to press the boxes 2 together.
Patent GB-189909992-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Non-phosphoric Composition for Producing Fire, especially Suitable for the Heads of Matches, Vestas, Fire and other Lighters, and the like.
Inventor: TRUILLET NARCISO
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1900-05-11
Abstract: 9992. Truillet, N. May 11. Matches and means for producing fire; firelighters. -A composition for producing fire, and especially applicable for the heads of matches, fuzees, vestas, pipe, fire, and other lighters, and the like, is made by thoroughly mixing hyposulphite of antimony, and a thick solution of glue or gum, with chlorate of potash. Minium, vermilion, Prussian blue, or other colouring-matters may be added to the mixture, and also plaster, powdered glass, or other inert substance. The hyposulphite may be used in any suitable form, or may be obtained in the mixture by means of substances which react upon one another so as to produce the hyposulphite.
Patent GB-189911942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kettles.
Inventor: HALL PERCY EDMUND
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 11,942. H a l l , P. E. June 8. Blowers or drawplates.-A kettle is constructed with hooks g for hanging in front of the fire, and with conical portions h entering the burning fuel. The kettle acts as a blower.
Patent GB-189916030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Shoes.
Inventor: TERBELL JOSEPHUS BODINE
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 16,030. Terbell, J. B. Aug. 5. Casting.-A brake block consists of a soft iron core A, round which the casing C is cast. Each core decreases in depth towards its centre, causing the block to be strongest at the centre and hardest at the ends.
Patent GB-189919951-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for use in Attaching Dust Caps to Cycle Pedals.
Filed: 1899-10-05
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 19,951. Marston (Limited), J., and Hough, W. Oct. 5. Pedals, dust caps for. The cap A is made a turning fit on the boss of the pedal, and is provided with ears a which, when the cap is turned, engage behind spring clips C fixed on the bars carrying the treads. The clips C are provided with projections which engage recesses in the end plates so as to prevent the clips from turning. The ears a are perforated, and the clips have projections g on their ends to engage the holes, thus holding the cap in position. The cap has a hexagonal &c. centre h to facilitate turning.
Patent GB-189921559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fulling Machines.
Inventor: KEMMERICH MAX
Filed: 1899-10-28
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 21,559. Kemmerich, M. Oct. 28. Stop gear.-A stop-motion for a fulling-machine consists of a governor 23 in gear with a friction roller 22, over which the fabric passes ; the governor is connected by a lever 24 and adjustable link 25 with a stop-motion lever, which, when brought into the path of a lever on a shaft 31 reciprocated by an eccentric 34 through a lever 36, tilts a lever 28; and releases a belt-shipping rod 30, which is then actuated by a spring to shift the belt and stop the machine.
Patent GB-189922084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Taps, Tap Holes, and the like, applicable also to other purposes.
Inventor: HUGHES FREDERIC
Filed: 1899-11-04
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 22,084. Hughes, F. Nov. 4. Manhole and handhole doors.-Clips for securing taps in casks and other receptacles containing fluids under pressure, applicable for stoppering bottles &c., and for securing manhole and other covers, are shown in the Figures. As applied to a bottle, the screws f, Fig. 8, of the clip g engage in the grooves j or holes i formed on the bottle neck. The cork or stopper may be further secured by means of the screw m. In a modification, the clip is formed of two curved arms p, r, which are pivoted at o and have extensions q, n, fitted with right and left handed screws which are connected together by a handle u.
Patent GB-190002352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers or Tops for Cans.
Inventor: HENNESEY DAVID
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 2352. Hennesey, D. Feb. 6. Cans.-The tops or covers of cans for preserving fish, meat, &c. are made with a central raised portion 10, in which is a blowhole 13 with ragged edges 13<a>, and to which converge grooves 11 connected to the rim 12, allowing the escape of gases during the cookirg process.
Patent GB-190009221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms.
Inventor: BRINDLE THOMAS
Filed: 1900-05-18
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 9221. Brindle, T., and Steere, M. O. May 18. Duplex looms; swivel looms.-The parts of a loom are duplicated in the manner shown, the lays c<1> being arranged at opposite sides and operated simultaneously by connecting-rods d' from a crank shaft d in the centre. In narrow-ware looms for tape, webbing, fringe, ribbon, &c., the shuttles k, m are arranged in two banks, and are operated by single rack-bars o, which are driven by straps and connections from oppositely set cranks i' on the shafts i. The reeds for the two fabrics are arranged alternately, and the shuttle-guides k<1>, m<1> are fixed by screws k<4>, k<5> and m<4>, m<5> respectively to the back c<3> of the lay. A dust-guard strip is fixed in front of the rack o, and has offsets or lips to cover the parts of the rack between the shuttle guides.
Patent GB-190009545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic or Flexible Wheels for Bicycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MINOGUE MARTIN THOMAS
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9545. Minogue, M. T., and Hunter, T. G. May 24. Spring wheels; hubs; spokes; -Relates to a wheel provided with rubber or similar elastic spokes, as shown in section in Fig. 2. The hub b has two large flanges b<3>, between which the flanged sleeve a<1> can move in the plane of the wheel. The rim a is connected to the sleeve a<1> by means of the rigid spokes a<3>, and to the smaller flanges b<9> of the hub b by means of the hcoked fabric-covered rubber spokes b'. The sleeve a' is formed preferably in two semicylindrical parts, secured together by nuts. and the hub b may te formed in two parts, one of which screws into the other as shown in Fig. 3, the motion being limited by a nut.
Patent GB-190013073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grain-doors for Freight-cars.
Inventor: BOYERS THOMAS ALBERT
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 13,073. Boyers, T. A. July 19. Doors, wagon.-The doors 11 of grain and freight cars are mounted to slide and rotate on the pintle 10, so that they may be turned into the position shown in full lines when the cars are empty. Each door is retained, when opened, by the hook 20 and pin 24, and, when closed, by the keepers 17 on the door jamb 7. Sliding doors 16 are fitted to the main doors 11.
Patent GB-190022951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Computing Machines.
Inventor: LANDING LARS MULDRUP
Filed: 1900-12-15
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 22,951. Landing, L. M. Dec. 15. Calculating-apparatus for solving problems in interest and dates. A rotary disc F shows decimally at a slit A<3> in an overlying plate the interest for ú10 for any number of days or months at the rates of interest marked at the slit, and the corresponding interest for periods of years (1 to 8) is read from a small disc C after bringing the required quadrant over the slit. A reading-arm H is then turned to read this amount and its simple multiples in the corresponding circles of a disc G concentric to the main disc. The partial products for any given sum are thus obtained, and are added together. The outermost graduations on the inner disc, together with those on the outer disc and on the cover-plate, enable dates and intervals to be found. The lower disc is turned by the clutch handles J, J, Fig. 2, which clamp the upper disc to it, and the upper disc, when not clamped, is turned separately by means of a pencil or stylus, while the lower disc is held by a catch M.
Patent GB-190105003-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rat Guard for Ships' Moorings
Inventor: CONOLEY BENJAMIN JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 5003. Conoley, B. J. March 9. Traps.-Conical o r other metal guards a for preventing rats from passing along the mooring ropes or cables of ships are slit from b to c to allow of their being passed over the ropes i, upon which they are secured by passing pins f through loops or eyes d, e on the adjacent slit edges. Slits g permit of the metal around the central opening adjusting itself on the rope i, to which stays h projecting from the guard a are lashed. Alternative devices may be substituted for the parts d, e, f, and h.
Patent GB-190107282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Moulding Butter Prints.
Inventor: WARNER LUKE MICHAEL
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 7282. Warner, L. M. April 9. Moulding butter. -A mould B, for producing prints of butter from weighed quantities, is formed with a cylindrical aperture in which the handblock C slides, and the lower part of the mould is tapered from the bottom upwards to facilitate the detachment of the butter. The bottom of the mould is recessed to fit over a wooden die or printing-block A, titted with a handle A'.
Patent GB-190114423-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Telephone, Telegraph, Electric Light and Power System
Inventor: STARK ALEXANDER MCMARTIN
Filed: 1901-07-15
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 14,423. Stark, A. M. July 15. Distributing.-Relates to systems of three-wire distribution, in which the main leads d, d<1> and common return e are bridged by secondary batteries z. At subscribers' stations the leads are branched to supply lamps g, h or motors g<5>, and also the leads d, d' and returns e are tapped to form with secondary conductors s circuits for telegraph and telephone systems. At the subscribers' station the call w is in circuit with the secondary wire s when the telephone is on the hook r<1>, communication being by the return e and wire s when the telephone is off the hook. The telegraph instrument v is shown shunted by a condenser r. At the exchange the plug t when in its socket z<1> maintains the calling-lamp w<1> in circuit. The current is obtained from the battery g<1>, the clearing-out or busy test lamp v<1> being put into or out of circuit with this battery by relays c', p'. The operator's instruments are arranged with listening- in contacts. The jacks also have busy rings t<1> connected in parallel to the spring plug socket.
Patent GB-190114669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Colouring Matter Containing Sulphur.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 14,669. Johnson, J. Y., [Budische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. July 18. Dyes, artificial.-A dye, which contains sulphur and yields directly on cotton dark green shades fast to oxidizing-agents, washing, and light, is produced by heating p-nitraniline with sulphur and an alkali sulphide, for example, first at 200‹ C. for four hours, and then at 230‹ C. for a further two hours. Reference is made to Specification No. 23,578, A.D. 1893.
Patent GB-190119423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Appertaining to Horse Shoes and Self-fastening Studs or Bits for same.
Inventor: ABBS ALBERT
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 19,423. Abbs, A., and Wilson, A. H. Sept. 30. Calks; roughing.- The object is to prevent the tendency of horse-shoes to break across the corners of the angular calk holes. The tapered shank of the calk or frost stud &c. a has a square, angular, or flattened section at the upper part b of its length, the rest b<1> being rounded. The holes in the shoe are made to correspond. The part b<1> and the adjacent part of the hole in the shoe may be concaved longitudinally, to give play for expansion.
Patent GB-190119592-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pump for Automatically Regulating the Supply of Water to Steam Generators and of Oil to Oil Burners.
Inventor: LAMPLOUGH HETTIE
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 19,592. Lamplough, H., and Lamplough, F. Oct. 1. Delivery, regulating; relief devices.-Consists of a pump for automatically controlling the supply of water to instantaneous steam generators or the supply of oil to the oil burners of such generators, and for other purposes. Between the pump cylinder k<3> and the suction chamber k<8> are two passages, one controlled by an ordinary non-return valve k<18> and the other by a spring valve k<10>. Within the suction chamber a lever k<9> is pivoted on the end of a rod kll, pressed to the right by a spring k<12>, and to the left by the steam or other pressure acting on a diaphragm k 14 . The lever k<9> receives a small movement from the pump-rod through the link k<5>&c., and, according to the position of the rod k<11>, the valve k<10> is held open for a longer or shorter part of the delivery stroke. A hand-pump l is fitted for use in starting. The spring k<12> is adjustable by means of a lever k<16> and nut.
Patent GB-190123918-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Automatically Assorting Lumber.
Inventor: FLODSTROEM JOHAN EDVARD
Filed: 1901-11-25
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 23,918. Flodstr÷m, J. E. Nov. 25. Separating or sorting machines. - Relates to machines for sorting lumber automatically in sawmills, lumber yards, wharfs, &c., where boards, deals, &c. are to be conveyed to the various piling or loading places. The machine discharges the lumber from the conveying-rollers in accordance with its cross-sectional dimensions, the timber being passed from one discharging-point to the next if either its width or its thickness differs from the standard dimensions for the discharging- point in question. Fig. 1 shows one of the discharging points in side elevation, and Fig. 2 in plan. The conveying-apparatus consists of rollers 1 driven by bevel gearing from the shaft 4. The advancing timber passes between a fixed guide 59 and a movable arm 55, which is pivoted at one end (not shown), and is constantly urged towards the guide 59 by the friction between a roller 58 carried by the pin 57, and the surface of a constantly-rotating bevel-wheel 37. In its outward movement, the arm 55 carries with it a sliding hook 21, and, if the timber is of a certain width, the hook drops into a bevelled notch in an adjustable rod 51, out of which it would again ride up if the width of the timber were too great. The timber then passes between a wheel 5 and one of the rollers 1. The wheel 5 is mounted in vertically-sliding bearings, the extent to which it can descend being limited by the adjustment screw 8 and wheel 11. If the timber is of correct or greater thickness, the wheel 5 will be caused to rotate ; otherwise the timber will pass freely beneath it. Its rotation causes a hook 18 on the rod 15 of an eccentric 13 to push outwards a lever 17, but, if the timber is too thick, the lever 64 by which the rod 15 is supported will be turned upwards about its adjustable pivot 65, and the rod 15 will be lifted in the forked end of the lever 17, so that its hook 18 becomes inoperative. The lever 17 will therefore only be actuated when the timber is of the correct thickness. When the lever 17 is pushed forwards, the link 19 draws up the right-hand end of the lever 20 (pivoted at 24), and engages it with the hook 21, provided the hook has been released. The end of the lever 23 is then left unsupported by the lever 20, but is prevented from dropping by the lever-frame 46 and plate 49 over which the timber is passing. As soon as the timber clears the plate 49, the lever 23 drops, and the link 241 and pivoted lever 26 effect the lifting of the heavy end of the lever 27, and the dropping of a stirrup 42 over the head of a pin 33. The pin 33 is carried at the end of a rod 34, which is reciprocated by the crank 35. Normally the pin travels to and fro in the U-shaped channel bar 31 of a frame, which comprises the bar 31, end-pieces 29, 30, and the long bar 32. When the stirrup 42 falls, the pin 33 draws the frame towards the right, and the bar 32 actuates the levers 43 and causes the arms 45 to throw the timber off the conveying-rollers.
Patent GB-190202421-A (GB)
Title: Improved Devices for Retaining Neckties in their Correct Position.
Inventor: STEPHEN GRIFFITH JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2421. Stephen, G. J. Jan. 30. Pins, dress and like.-A pin C, for attaching a wire necktie retainer A through loops D, is bent to form a spring catch E.
Patent GB-190204232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draught Excluders.
Inventor: HENLY WILLIAM BRYAN
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 4232. Henly, W. B. Feb. 19. Draught-excluders.-A padded strip d, hinged at a, b to the bottom of the door c, is depressed against the floor, when the door is closed, by a spring arm or bracket h coming in contact with the frame i, and is raised out of action by a spring f when the door is opened.
Patent GB-190204786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: ANDERSEN CHRESTEN ANDREAS EDUA
Filed: 1902-02-25
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 4786. Lawson, H., and Pryor, H. A. Feb. 25. Knives, cleaning and polishing.-The machine is shown adapted for cleaning two knives. The flexible pads a are carried on the rotary spindle c. The central pad is mounted upon two flexible metal discs a<2>, which are fixed to the spindle, but the end pads are loose and are pressed inwards by springs i having adjustable bearings j. The polishing-material is carried in annular boxes l, and passes through openings p into the spaces between the polishing- surfaces o. The polishing-pads are made of fibre impregnated with the polishing - powder. The knives b are passed into the machine below the spindle, and are gradually withdrawn as they are cleaned. In a modification, several knives are held in a sliding frame, the number of pads being correspondingly increased, and the end springs i may then be omitted.
Patent GB-190207155-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Waist Support for Children.
Inventor: PLATZ FRANK ANTHONY
Filed: 1902-03-24
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 7155. Platz, F. A. March 24. Shirts; suspenders for articles of dress; under-vests. - Relates to an undergarment, shirt, or blouse for wear by children, and serving both to support the waist and to suspend the under and outer garments. Fig. 9 shows an inside view of the garment, which is made up of a back piece a, two side pieces b, and two side and front pieces c. The back piece a is folded vertically on itself in any suitable manner, and suspensory straps o, o<6> pass downwards through the folds. Fig. 1 is a front view of the garment as worn, showing reinforcing-strips i, a waistband g, and suspensory buttons k, n, n<2>.
Patent GB-190208441-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Magneto-electric Bell & Indicator.
Inventor: ECKSTEIN AUGUST
Filed: 1902-04-11
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 8441. Eckstein, A., and Brooker, A. April 11. Indicators or annunciators.-An indicator for a magneto-electric bell comprises a pivoted disc D<1> provided with two hooks E, F, which engage a pin G on the hammer shaft of the bell to which the armature is attached. The incline on the hook throws the armature towards one or the other of the magnet poles, which attracts it and keeps the pin G under the corresponding hook. Fig. 5 shows the hook replaced by a tooth J. The tail d of the lever D may complete a local circuit when the disc falls. The disc may be held up by a lever L, which may be the switch lever at an intermediate telephone station, but so as to permit of the ringing of an extension bell when the intermediate station is disconnected.