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Patent GB-189714911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of a Compound or Material applicable for use as a Substitute for Leather and India Rubber and for Floor Coverings and the like and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: REIDEL PHILIP
Filed: 1897-06-19
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 14,911. Reidel, P., and Kuhn, E. June 19. Drawings to Specification. Joint-making packing.-A leather or india-rubber substitute, prepared by coating a web of cotton wool with a cellulose pulp and saturating it with india-rubber solution together with glue, resin, and linseed oil, is employed for packing.
Patent GB-189805265-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Automatically Checking the Movements and Work of Carriages, Carts, Waggons, Cycles, Motors Cars, and such like Vehicles.
Inventor: SADGROVE HORACE GROVES
Filed: 1898-03-03
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 5265. Sadgrove, H. G. March 3. Odometers; speed indicators.-Relates to means for recording the distance travelled by and the speed of a cab, cycle, motor car, or other road vehicle. Within the part c<6> of the casing a is a clock mechanism, upon the hour-arbor c<2> of which is mounted a detachable disc c suitably divided around its circumference. The casing a is secured upon the axle so that, at each revolution of the vehicle wheel, a projection upon the hub comes into contact with a small roller d<3> whereby the sliding rod d is pushed inwards. This inward motion causes the pin d<5>, pivoted to the rod d, to press the spring-controlled pencil g<4> against the disc c and thus to mark the disc. The rod d has a ratchet d<4> whereby each inward motion of the rod rotates the wheel e one tooth forward, and, at the end of, say, every quarter mile, forces the pin e<2> on the wheel to operate the pivoted lever h, and so to force the spring-controlled pricker to perforate the disc c. The rod d is returned to its normal position by a spring d<6>.
Patent GB-189805937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Lamps.
Inventor: YORKE RICHARD PHILIP
Filed: 1898-03-10
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 5937. Yorke, R. P. March 10. Oil and vapour lamps.-The lamp described in Specification No. 3782, A.D. 1895, is improved by the addition of a curved tube D for supplying oil from the reservoir C to the wick-tube A. This tube is made wide to facilitate the insertion of the wick, and is contracted, after the wick has been inserted, by the introduction of a tube x. A jacket F prevents the transmission of heat to the reservoir, and the curved tube or tubes D may be applied to both annular and flat-flame burners.
Patent GB-189807770-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Generating Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: STRAEHL EMILE DE
Filed: 1898-03-31
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 7770. StraÙhl, E. de, RÚchard, A., and Devarenne, A. March 31. Acetylene.-The generator consists of an outer tank a within which is the rising and falling gas holder b. The holder is divided by a hollow cylinder b<1> into two concentric parts, in the inner one of which is suspended from the dome a case c closed at the bottom. A tube e, perforated at regular intervals, passes through the centre of the case c, and reaches from near the dome to near the bottom of the tank. Within the case, the tube e is surrounded by a removable tube f, similarly perforated, which 'supports within the case c a vertical series of carbide baskets d. The case c is closed hermetically by a cover i, which has a gas outlet and valve h connected by a pipe g, (packed with interlaced springs g<1> to purify the gas), to a valve h<1> leading to the gas space in the holder. The gas leaves the holder by a tube j, having a drain cock m and a stop-cock l. The parts being put together, the drain cocks m, n closed, and water charged into the tank a, gas is generated as the water rises up the tube e and attacks the carbide in the baskets. It attacks first that in the lowest basket, and gradually proceeds to the highest one. Each time sufficient gas collects in the holder, the case c and carbide 'baskets d are raised by the holder from the water. The cover i may be opened, and the baskets cleaned out and refilled, without interfering with the gas in the holder.
Patent GB-189808397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Stools or Seats.
Inventor: MCLENNAN WILLIAM SEATON
Filed: 1898-04-09
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 8397. McLennan, W. S., and Morton, T. April 9. Seats and stools.- To the corner uprights B of the seat or stool are fixed four racks D with hook-shaped or inclined teeth with which engage f o u r teeth E on the ends of four levers pivoted at F to the underside of the bottom. Springs G cause the teeth to gear. The seat can be raised either in a horizontal or inclined position b y simply lifting it, the teeth slipping, but to lower the seat the teeth must be disengaged by means of the handles K or by endwise movement of the seat. In a modification described in the Provisional Specification, the seat is hinged along the central line and engages suitable notches or bars on the frame ; it can be disengaged by raising its centre. Drawers or trays for music may be arranged at C.
Patent GB-189810405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lace Machines.
Inventor: SMITH-GOARD WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-06
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 10,405. Smith-Goard, W. H. Oct. 8, A.D. 1897, [date applied for tinder Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Lace machines.-A number of blades b carried on bars B pass upwards between the comb bars A, A' and rest on the work bar C. By jacquarding the bars B the bobbin threads can be wrapped round the blades b to form spots at any particular point of the pattern. Spots can be made with a single bobbin thread in conjunction with warp threads, whereas at present at least two bobbin threads are required. The blade b can be arranged between every two, three, four, or more bobbins.
Patent GB-189811148-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Applying Advertisements and the like to Pavements and Roadways and Apparatus for this purpose.
Inventor: VULITCH DOUSCHAN DE
Filed: 1898-05-16
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 11,148. Vulitch, D. de. May 16. Printing with flexible or yielding printing-surfaces; stencilling-apparatus. - Advertisements and the like are printed on pavements and roadways by apparatus such as shown in Fig. 4. The printing- roller d is fitted with removable plates p, which carry type or caoutchouc or other suitable material. Surrounding the roller is a box A which also encloses brushes f, g, for cleaning the type, which are rotated by the roller. The box has doors s, s<1> for removing the dust. The inking- device consists of a reservoir h in the bottom of which is fitted a sponge r through which the ink passes to the type. Alternating with the lettering are, preferably, ornamental devices. The apparatus is actuated by a handle l which can be adjusted as to height. In modifications, separate rollers are used for the lettering and for the ornamental devices ; an ink reservoir is provided in the centre of the roller; the printing-roller may be lifted when not in use; and a stencil band may replace the printing-roller.
Patent GB-189818141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Steam Boilers.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 18,141. Thompson, W. P., [Stevens, J. A.]. Aug. 23. Steam-generator furnaces.-Relates to land and marine boilers with inclined and curved water tubes. There are two water drums, each connected to a single steam drum by two sets of tubes, of which, in the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, one is inclined and the other curved. Both sets may, however, be curved, and their conformation may be modified. Downcomers are also provided at each end. Bridge or baffle walls 6, 6 occupy the spaces between the two sets of tubes on each side, and baffles 7, 7 extend laterally downwards outside the outer sets. A transverse wall divides the furnace chamber into two separate parts, and a central longitudinal wall may be provided to further divide each of these parts in two. In the latter case a third water drum is located beneath the longitudinal wall. These walls may be composed of refractory material, alone or with water tubes embedded in it ; or they may consist of water tubes the spaces between which are filled in by tiles, or of water legs and connecting water boxes or rectangular tubes. These water tubes or water legs connect the steam and water drums. The water drums rest on hollow supports through which air under natural or forced draught may be supplied to the furnace. Similarly air passages are formed in the lower part of the transverse wall. Air is supplied above the grate through passages in the front and rear walls. Baffle walls 23 protect the adjacent drums and tubes from the fire. The course of the furnace gases is indicated by arrows.
Patent GB-189823531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Method and Apparatus for Generating and Distributing Electric Energy.
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 23,531. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Green, C. M.]. Nov. 8. Drawings to Specification. Armatures; dynamos, regulating.-A generator is piovided with two or more armatures, carried by one shaft in magnetic fields common to them, and connected by independent commutators and blushes in series with the load, which is divided into a corresponding number of parts, each connected between two armatures. The field winding is also included in the series, and switches are provided for short-circuiting it or part of the load. The current generated may be kept constant by an ordinary automatic regulator shifting the brushes.
Patent GB-189824795-A (GB)
Title: Improvement Method of Making Insulating conduit Tubes.
Inventor: BOLLE CARL
Filed: 1898-11-24
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 24,795. BollÚ, C., [Brandt, G.]. Nov. 24. Conduits or tubes are formed of one or more strips B, C of insulating-material, or fibrous material saturated with insulating-material, and covered with a metal sheathing A. The strips are drawn down together on a mandrel D, the edges of the sheathing being joined by a clasp joint. The fibrous materials employed may be oilpaper, parchment, oilcloth, vulcanized fibre, &c., and in some cases, when saturated with asphaltum &c., heat may be afterwards applied.
Patent GB-189826223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: SAMOIS PIERRE
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 26,223. Samois, P. Dec. 12. Axle-boxes ; felloes or rims; hubs; spokes. - Fig. 2 shows in section a wheel with plain spokes for light vehicles. The metal nave or hub consists of two circular plates L and M fixed upon an axle - box N, which rotates freely upon the axle of the vehicle, and which possesses two longitudinal ribs engaging with grooves in the plates. The plate M has radial slots to receive trapezoidal bolts P, and the plate L has holes corresponding with the bottoms of the slots. The wooden spokes have metal shoe pieces T which rest upon the bolts P and are tightened by them. A metal collar R, receiving bolts S which retain the spokes between the collar and the plate L, is placed round the bolts P. Tightening wedgepieces are arranged between the segments of the wooden felloe. A modification, showing the application to a wheel with crossed spokes for heavy loads, such as omnibuses, field-guns, &c., is described and illustrated in the Specification.
Patent GB-189901020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for used in the Production of Carburetted Gas.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1899-01-16
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 1020. Mills. B. J. B., [Soc. Anon. des Fontaines Ó Gaz]. Jan. 16. Carburetting.-Relates to the use of absorbent materials in making air gas. The carburetting- material is absorbed by paper pulp (wood &c. cellulose), compressed into various shapes with or without an agglutinant. The shapes referred to are spheres, prisms, cubes with projections on one or more faces, or blocks fitting the carburetting-vessel, such blocks having longitudinal and transverse grooves and recesses.
Patent GB-189902429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Step Ladders.
Inventor: WRIGLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 2429. Wrigley, W. Feb. 3. Ladders.-Ribbed cast-iron angle-bars or feet A are fixed to the sides of a step-ladder to prevent the ladder from slipping on the floor.
Patent GB-189902707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Jigger" Machines for Dyeing.
Inventor: NEWELL HARRY
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 2707. Newell, H. Feb. 7. Cuttling; winding.-Jigger machines for use in dyeing piece goods are combined with cuttling or winding apparatus. In the former case, the pieces on leaving the dyeing-machine pass between a pair of nipping or squeezing rollers g and h to the cuttling-apparatus k, which is of an ordinary description ; in the latter case they pass direct to a beam or roller o, the axle of which rides upon an inclined plane p so as to render it self-adjusting relatively to the roller s.
Patent GB-189907615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrapping Machines.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 7615. Newton, H. E., [Hoe, R.]. April 11. Wrapping-up books, pamphlets, and newspapers, machines for. The web of wrapping-paper x is folded round successive objects, such as books, magazines, pamphlets, and folded newspapers, into a long tube, which is severed by knives meeting between the objects as they pass through the machine. The web x receives a layer of paste on one edge, and, after passing over a roller 15, Fig. 1, is folded into a rectangular trough by plates F, 25. The articles y are supported above the trough, and are fed forward one at a time by travelling bands 36, which engage the lowest until they are seized with the web between the feed-rollers 50, 56. After passing these rollers, horizontal plates 27 fold down the vertical sides of the trough one over the other, thereby enclosing the article, and a curved float 70, Fig. 6, supported by an arm 75. Fig. 6 shows a section through Fig. 1. Feedrollers 78, 79, 80, 81 move the article forwards under a steam pipe 90 for drying the paste until it reaches the rollers 84, 85, Fig. 10, when the tube leaves the float and the article is flattened. Between the rollers 84, 85 and 86, 87 the tube is severed into lengths by knives 100, 101 pivoted to links a, a<1> on cranks b, b<1>, so that the blades are always vertical, and move in the direction of the article while cutting. They are held vertical by springs 91 so as to yield in the direction of motion of the article, and avoid cutting it if the spacing is inaccurate.
Patent GB-189911740-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Fence Posts.
Inventor: RIGGS JOHN A
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 11,740. Riggs, J. A. June 6. Fencing. - Fencing and like posts consist of an outer metallic casing 1 the ground part of which is of such a contour as to prevent rotation. Within the casing is inserted a wooden filling 4, which is covered with a thin metallic sheath 6 opposite a slit 2 in the outer casing extending from the ground to the top. The post is fitted at the top with a screw cap 5. Thus, while wire runners or rails &c. may be readily secured to the posts by nails or staples driven through the slots 2 and sheath into the wood filling, the posts are fireproof and are not liable to decay.
Patent GB-189912782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Power-hammers.
Inventor: WALTER GEORG LEONHARD
Filed: 1899-06-19
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 12,782. Walter, G. L. June 19. Hammers, power.-The hammer head p slides in a block a reciprocated in the frame b by a crank and connecting-rod d. The movement of the head is controlled by straps &c. e, f engaging a boss on the head, and passing over pulleys h on the block. The straps are connected to pulleys g, which can be slightly rotated to alter the stroke while the hammer is running. Only one strap may be used, passing between two bosses on the head. The hammer may be arranged horizontally, and the pulleys g may be replaced by fixed abutments.
Patent GB-189915515-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Supporting a Shelf, Table, Picture-rod or other article from a Wall or the like.
Inventor: TEMPLER JAMES LETHBRIDGE BROOK
Filed: 1899-07-28
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 15,515. Templer, J. L. B. July 28 Bricks, preferably of cast iron or steel, are made with T-shaped or other holes b. The bricks are built in the walls of a house. Rods d are inserted in the holes, and support shelves, tables, picture rods, &c. Figs. 5 and 6 show a brick, for use in plastered walls, having a rim f for the plaster to get behind.
Patent GB-190003646-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Ventilating Attachment for Mineral Oil and similar Stoves, for Carrying off Smoke and Noxious Fumes.
Inventor: SIBSON GEORGE
Filed: 1900-02-24
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 3646. Sibson, G. Feb. 24. Oil and spirit stoves, ventilating.- Relates t o means for carrying away the smoke and fumes from oil and similar stoves. On the superstructure of the stove rests a hood a, which is secured by a pin to a pipe leading to the open air or into a chimney.
Patent GB-190008415-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Obtaining Intense Heat for Lime Light or other Purposes.
Inventor: MUENSTERBERG OSKAR
Filed: 1900-05-07
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 8415. M³nsterberg, O. May 7. Acetylene burners. - Owing to the explosive nature of mixtures of acetylene and air, the mixture is effected only in the flame itself, the air being blown into the acetylene flame by means of a blower or similar apparatus.
Patent GB-190009446-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Drying Coffee, Malt and other Substances
Inventor: OKRASSA FRITZ EMIL ROBERT
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 9446. Okrassa, F. E. R. Oct. 23, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drying coffee, malt, &c.-The rotary drying- drum B, which is journalled in standards A, is formed with a central cylindrical compartment C, which has a perforated wall covered with screens C<2> and through which hot air passes from a supply pipe F connected to the trunnion chambers E'. The drum is divided longitudinally and transversely by partitions H, H', and the chambers so formed contain compound S-shaped mixing-plates J, which rotate with the drum so as to scoop up and agitate the material in the drum. Doors L, L<2>, connected together by a catch M, are provided in the drum and mixing-plates to facilitate charging and discharging.
Patent GB-190016115-A (GB)
Title: Heat Economiser for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: HOUSTON JOHN BROADFOOT
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 16,115. Houston, J. B. Sept. 11. Casings and external flues; smoke-boxes; flues, cleaning.-The uptake of a boiler of the marine type is provided with a hollow jacket and traversed by tubes, through which air is supplied to the furnace front. The smoke-box door is also made hollow for the circulation cf air. Means for removing deposits in the uptake &c. by steam jets are provided. The air is thus heated, and the parts are cooled at the same time. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the jacket 3 is provided with suitable partitions, so that the air currents are divided, part passing through the back tubes in one direction and the remainder through the front tubes in the opposite direction. In a modified arrangement, the divided currents pass similarly through the upper and lower tubes respectively, and in a third arrangement, suitable for small boilers, the whole of the air passes in the same direction through the tubes. Fig. 4 shows to an enlarged scale the construction of the hollow door 11 and its fluid-tight connections with the air supply and discharge passages. Baffles are fitted in the door to distribute the air and equalize its flow. To remove deposits from the internal surfaces and from the tubes, a perforated steam pipe 21, Fig. 4, is provided, which may be turned on its axis by the handle 24.
Patent GB-190100984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosives
Inventor: CURTIS CHARLES HERBERT
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 984. Curtis, C. H., Smith, C. L. W., Metcalfe, D. J., Pearcy, A. C., and Hargreaves, A. F. Jan. 15. Explosives.-Consists in adding from 1 to 10 per cent. of carbonate of magnesium or carbonate of manganese to gunpowder of that class in which little or no sulphur is employed, the object being to render the explosive safe when used in fiery mines.
Patent GB-190105140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Panoramic Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: HOUSTON DAVID HENDERSON
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5140. Houston, D. H. March 11. Cameras ; roller slides.-Relates to a panoramic camera, which is shown in sectional plan in Fig. 3. The lens E, with a suitable screening-tube F, is mounted on vertical pivots in the front B of the camera. When set, it is held against the action of the actuating-spring (not shown) by a catch G, which is released by pressing down an external knob. The film R<1> is drawn over guide-rollers P and behind a curved transparent support Y from one spool R to the other. The front B is connected to the back by a bellows M and jointed stays N, so that the camera can be folded into small space when not in use. Light is excluded round the lens by a flexible disc D, which, when the camera is not in use, is covered by a cap C. The back with the spools is removable for charging &c.
Patent GB-190108387-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Atmospheric Gas Burners.
Inventor: GLOVER RICHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 8387. Glover, R. T., and Glover, J. G. April 23. Gas burners, atmospheric. - Lighting - back is prevented, and more perfect combustion is ensured, by the employment of a special air-supply tube 6, and of concentric mixing and burner tubes 1, 2, which have their respective outlets 3, 5 so arranged as to cause the mixture of gas and air to take a circuitous path. The outlets 3 may be protected by, or formed of, wire gauze, and the general construction may be adapted to annular burners.
Patent GB-190108678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, the Lee Rails of Ships' and Analogous Berths.
Inventor: HOSKINS WILLIAM MARRIAN
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 8678. Hoskins, W. M. April 27. Berths.-To allow of half and whole length lee-rails d being folded upon the top of the berth or bedding, Fig. 5, or beneath the berth a, Fig. 6, and of their being readily secured in an upright position, o r detached, the bar e upon which the rail d is mounted is providedat its extremities with upright brackets f, which have at their lower ends pivots g for entering, sliding, and turning in vertical slots c in the uprightpillars b on the berth framing a. The upper ends of the brackets f terminate in a cap, which forms a socket h to fit over the upper end of the pillar b and secure the rail in its upright position. When the pivots g terminate in heads, each slot c is formed with an enlargement, the one near the top of the one slot and the other near the bottom of the other slot, so that the rail can only be unshipped or detached when held obliquely. Leerails a, Fig. 9, which are mounted on the bar b by means of sleeves a', are secured in their upright positions by gravity catches or spring bolts c formed with bevelled ends c<3>. Curtains or other draperies may be suspended from the bar on which the leerail is mounted.
Patent GB-190111032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Rubber Covered Rollers used for Expressing Moisture from Fibrous or Woven Material.
Inventor: REDDAWAY FRANK
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 11,032. Reddaway, F. May 29. Rollers or cylinders.-A rubber-covered roller for expressing moisture from fibrous, woven, or other material (e.g., in yarn or warp dyeing machinery) is constructed with a pneumatic periphery. The mandrel or core a is first provided with a coat c of hard vulcanized rubber, and then with a layer d of resilient vulcanized rubber, to which is secured an outer cover e, strengthened by a layer of canvas g and capable of being inflated through a valve h. In order to preserve a cylindrical surface, the ends of the cover are stiffened with additional layers of canvas i, and internal bands or tapes j may be provided. In a modification, an inner air tube with an outer projecting cover are employed.