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Patent GB-189708882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hypodermic and like Syringes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-04-07
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 8882. Boult, A. J., [Fournier, E.]. April 7. Syringes.-A hypodermic syringe consists of a glass tube or cylinder A, fitted with an elastic piston, consisting of a rubber washer I, held between a shoulder J on the end of the hollow pistonrod K and a head L on the end of an inner rod M. The latter is adjustable longitudinally by means of a washer nut Q<1>, capable of being locked by the knob Q. The glass cylinder is graduated so as to read in both directions ; it terminates at one end in a nozzle B, ground so as to receive the socket of the injecting-needle, and at the other end in a collar or flange F with lugs G, H, serving as fingerrests for the user. A flexible metal socket U closes the upper end of the cylinder and forms a guide for the piston-rod. The nozzle may be fitted with an adapting-socket for receiving any kind of injection needle.
Patent GB-189708913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Watches, Clocks, and the like.
Inventor: ANTOINE ERNEST
Filed: 1897-04-07
Granted: 1897-10-16
Abstract: 8913. Antoine, E. April 7. Winding-indicators. -A wheel b with attached pinion d loose on an arbor is geared with the barrel ratchet through a wheel b<1> and an idle wheel meshing with the winding-stem. Another wheel j, loose on the same arbor, gears into the barrel teeth and carries an epicyclic arbor h which bears a pinion f and a wheel k. The epicyclic pinion f meshes with the pinion d of the first loose wheel b, and is equal to it in size. The epicyclic wheel k gears with a pinion l fast on the main arbor, and a second fast pinion c gears with an index wheel g.
Patent GB-189709972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Holders for Bicycles, by which they also serve as Watch Holders and Map Carriers.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1897-04-21
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 9972. Edwards, E., [Ketelhodt, Hans, Freiherr von]. April 21. Lamp brackets for velocipedes are combined with map and watch holders. Various constructions are described; in the modification shown in Fig. 1, the map holder p with its hinged transparent front c is pivoted to an adjustable rod or extension s of the lamp bracket l. An arm t on the latter carries the watchholder g.
Patent GB-189713709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Aromatic Aldehydes.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1897-06-03
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 13,709. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. June 3. Aldehydes.-By heating aromatic hydrocarbons of the benzene series at 40-50‹ C., for example, for about 12 hours, with a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrcchloric-acid gas in the presence of cuprous chloride and aluminium chloride, the aldehyde group is substituted for an atom of hydrogen, the mixture of CO and HCl acting as the hypothetical formyl chloride Cl.CHO. The mixture is poured into ice-water, the aldehyde and unchanged hydrocarbon are distilled off by means of steam, and the aldehyde is separated by means of sodium bisulphite. By this process benzaldehyde is prepared from benzene; p-toluic aldehyde from toluene ; the aldehyde C6H3(CH3)2CHO, [CH3 : CH3 : CHO = 1 : 3 : 4], from m-xylene; the aldehyde C6H2(CH3)3CHO from mesitylene ; and two new aldehydes, viz. :- [CH3 : CH3 : CHO = 1 : 2 : 4] and CH3 : CH3 : CHO = 1 : 4À2] from o- and p-xylene, respectively. In the Provisional Specification, the production of aldehydes from naphthalene and its homologues, and from aromatic ethers, such as anisol and phenetol, and similar bodies, is also mentioned, and it is also stated that other halogen acids than hydrochloric acid, and other cuprous halogen salts than the chloride may be used.
Patent GB-189730356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands or Trucks for the Conveyance or Storage of Cycles.
Inventor: PAYART EUGENE
Filed: 1897-12-22
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 30,356. Payart, E. Dec. 22. Luggage holders; hand-trucks.-Relates to stands for holding bicycles in or on road vehicles &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the base a, formed of corrugated metal or wood with longitudinal grooves, has the ends a<1>, a' pivoted thereto. One of the ends a<1> consists of a series of vertical bars between which the front wheels of the bicycles are placed. The other frame a<2> may be similar to a<1>, or formed of corrugated metal. In the latter case it is arranged to fold down to allow the bicycles to be run into place. Adjustable stays b serve to fix the ends. The stand may be fitted with wheels as at c. In another arrangement, the frame is arranged to receive the bicycles on end, hinged cross-pieces being arranged to maintain them in position. Fig. 4 shows a rack for holding bicycles on end, the wheels passing between the bars a*. Corrugated metal may be used instead of bars. The rack may be rigid or folding. When mounted on wheels, the stands serve for the transport of bicycles from place to place. When made for the outside of a vehicle, the base is suitably curved.
Patent GB-189801055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles and Seals therefor.
Inventor: ENTWISLE JOSHUA
Filed: 1898-01-14
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 1055. Entwisle, J., [Davison, C. W.]. Jan. 14. Sealing bottles; corks, retaining.-The frangible seal 4, Fig. 1, is of disc form with a transverse groove in the top, and is formed with a downwardlyprojecting lug 6 having a transverse lug 7. In use, a barbed-wire locking-staple 8 is inserted in the cork 3, and the seal is then forced into the mouth of the bottle until the too of the staple springs over the lug 7. In opening the bottle, the seal is broken at the transverse groove, and the cork is then withdrawn by a hook &c. engaged with the staple. The mouth of the bottle may be enlarged as shown, to receive the seal, and the seal may be formed with a trade mark &c. In the form shown in Fig. 10, which is adapted for bottles containing aerated liquids, the locking-wire is formed with bent loops which engage in a groove 13 in the neck to retain the cork in position. The seal, in this form, may be omitted, the cork being directly secured by the wire lock.
Patent GB-189803696-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for use in Pressing and Ironing Garments.
Inventor: CALFE EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-14
Granted: 1899-02-14
Abstract: 3696. Calfe, E. J. Feb. 14. Ironing.-Two ironing-boards A, B are hinged together at C. The pivoted link D can be moved in the slot F to support the upper board in an inclined position. One board tapers towards the front, and the other towards the back, so that by reversing the appliance a broad or narrow end may be elevated.
Patent GB-189805653-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Shielding Device for Preventing Puncture in Pneumatic Tyres and the like.
Inventor: BAINES RICHARD BROGDEN
Filed: 1898-03-08
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 5653. Baines, R. B. March 8. Tyres, pneumatic, preventing puncture of. Consists of a circumferential tyre shield formed of rolled steel and shaped as shown. Side-slip is prevented by projecting ribs B.
Patent GB-189810754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Driving Mechanism for Musical Boxes and other Spring-driven Machines.
Inventor: BACHE THOMAS PHILIP
Filed: 1898-05-11
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 10,754. Bache, T. P. May 11. Musical boxes.-The spring barrel e is wound up through bevel gear b<2>, b<1>, and in running down drives the musical-box cylinder by means of the toothed wheel d' carrying pawls d engaging a ratchet-wheel c on the spindle of the barrel. An auxiliary spring barrel i is geared with the barrel e by the toothed wheels g, h, so that, when the spring in the barrel e is nearly wound up, continued winding will wind up that in the barrel i also, and a long-continued running-down action is obtained. Other auxiliary barrels may be employed.
Patent GB-189810759-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Composition for Preventing Incrustation in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: LEWIS LEWIS
Filed: 1898-05-11
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 10,759. Lewis, L. May 11. Incrustation, preventing ; priming, preventing.- A composition of cider muss, oak bark, and peat ash is employed. The cider muss, after being dried and compressed, is ground with water into a pulp which is mixed with a lye of oak bark and peat ashes. The mixture is left to ferment for a few days, and then diluted and stored for use. It is supplied to a boiler with the feed.
Patent GB-189811425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Carriages.
Inventor: BROUGHAM REGINALD THOMAS DUDLE
Filed: 1898-05-19
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 11,425. Brougham, R. T. D., and Bersey, W. C. May 19. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to vehicles with chain gearing between the motor and the road wheels. The motor e and the chain-wheel shaft g are mounted on guides d on the vehicle frame, and are acted on by springs k to keep the chains tight.
Patent GB-189815745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Pouncing the Brims of Felt Hats.
Inventor: TURNER HENRY HERBERT
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 15,745. Turner, H. H., Turner, A., and Turner, A. July 19. Brims; felt hats. -Relates to a machine for pouncing the brims of felt hats. The machine consists of two elastic pouncing - pads 15, 16, Fig. 1, arranged one over the other with their working faces opposite each other, and each runs in a V-slide 18, 17. The upper slide 18 is carried by a bracket 20, up and down which it is capable of moving under the action of a lever 24 bearing against a peg 22 for allowing the introduction of a hat brim between the pads. The upper pad 15 is held against the lower pad at various pressures by an adjustable weight 58 capable of being moved along a lever 57. The brim is drawn between the pads by a pair of conical rollers, and means are provided for automatically stopping the pads and rollers when desired. These means consist of a cam on the face of the wheel 30 which at each revolution of the wheel moves a lever carrying a pawl which engages with a ratchet-wheel 51 mounted on a spindle 46. The latter carries a disc-wheel 47 having a series of holes in any one of which a pin may be placed. The pin, when the disc 47 attains a certain position, acts upon a lever 50 which in turn moves the toggle 40 so that the spring 44 comes into action and moves the starting-lever 31 backwards to the position shown in Fig. 3, and causes the clutch carried by the rod 32 to be released from the driving-pulley 3, and thus stops the machine.
Patent GB-189817259-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Mixing Gases, especially applicable to the Distribution and Regulation of Mixtures of Ozone and Air.
Inventor: OTTO MARIUS
Filed: 1898-08-10
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 17,259. Otto, M. Aug. 10. Mixing air and gases, particularly air and ozone to obtain atmospheres having variable proportions of ozone. Ozonated air or ozonated oxygen is delivered by a pipe T' under a dome M in a globular mixing-chamber, to the lower side of which the air pipe T' is connected. Both pipes are provided with regulators R<1>, R<2> and with meters H', C', H<2>, C<2> The ozone pipe has also a float indicator I, which gives the mean supply per hour.
Patent GB-189818025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bed Furniture.
Inventor: WHIFFIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-08-22
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 18,025. Whiffin, W. Aug 22. Bedsteads.-Relates to bed clothing for hospital beds, beds for invalids and children, &c. Hangings a extending around the bed are fastened to the posts at k<1>, and have triangular flaps b, corded at b<1>, which extend over the bed horizontally and are hooked together or to the bed frame at g. The parts b may be laced together at m. At the foot a horizontal flap c an d a footboard r between the mattress and bedclothes are arranged. A piece connected to each hanging a passes beneath the mattress, where it is connected by stitching or hooks &c. to a sheet. Additional bedclothes are supported by the parts shown in the Figures, the occupant being thus relieved of their weight.
Patent GB-189824642-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Bearing Bracket.
Inventor: ROUNSIVELL WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 24,642. Rounsivell, W. T. Nov. 22. Hangers, brackets, and pedestals for shafting. The plummer-block is mounted on the bar B by means of pins inserted in slots which permit transverse adjustment. Vertical adjustment is effected by screws G', G', the end pins C', C' working in slots in the supports A<1>, A<2>. The ends of the bar B are rounded at F to permit longitudinal alignment. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a hanger, but it is equally applicable to pedestals, wall brackets, &c.
Patent GB-189827343-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Securing an Approximately Horizontal Position in Road Locomotive Boilers when Passing Over Inclined Surfaces.
Inventor: GASCOIGNE RICHARD
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 27,343. Gascoigne, R. Dec. 27. Road rollers. - The application to a traction engine is shown; in road rollers the cylinder C of the plunger B is carried by a bracket projecting beyond the front of the smoke-box. The level of the boiler is adjusted on hills by forcing air or water through the pipe E and channel x to the space X, causing the guided plunger B which is attached to the underside of the smoke-box A<1> to rise; or the plunger B is lowered by allowing the air or water to escape from the pipe E, which is connected to a hand or power pump. When air is used, the adjusting-device acts as a bearing-spring for the front of the vehicle.
Patent GB-189901434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Telegraph Apparatus.
Inventor: BROWN SIDNEY GEORGE
Filed: 1899-01-21
Granted: 1900-03-21
Abstract: 1434. Brown, S. G. Jan. 21. Drawings to Specification. Resistances, inductive, for use in submarine telegraphy, are arranged with closed magnetic circuits. In one form, an exciting coil is employed to bring the magnetic core to near its saturation point.
Patent GB-189908324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grates for Boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: CARLONI CARLO
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 8324. Lake, H. H., [Carloni, C.]. April 20. Firebars and grates.-The upper portion of each bar consist of a number of short lengths l of prismatic form, with lateral flat-topped projections n, resting on a lower portion consisting of two plates d, e, or a single plate. The projections n have downwardly-extending portions, alternately on opposite sides, which engage notches b in one of the lower plates and bear against the inner face of the other plate, thus holding the upper portions of the bar in position. The upper portions are not otherwise secured. The plates d and e are connected together by bolts f which also form distancepieces. In place of the two plates d and e, a single cast-iron plate with corresponding recesses may be used. The front-bearer g has an air-admission opening i.
Patent GB-189908659-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for use as a Fire Escape and for Raising and Lowering Persons or Materials generally.
Inventor: MILLER JAMES OMAR
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 8659. Miller, J. O., and Agnew, D. April 25. Fire-escape type of apparatus.-Relates to a lowering-apparatus principally for use as a fireescape, but applicable also in mining-shafts and wells, and also by painters and other workmen. The lowering-rope C<3>, Fig. 3, is wound on a drum on the axis C'. The person being lowered is suspended from an arrangement of toggle links E, e, Fig. 2, pivoted at E<1>, which presses the friction rollers F against the rope C<3> and retards the descent. The amount of pressure put on the rollers F can be regulated by turning the cam G so as to lift the pin e<1> of the toggle arrangement. The descent is also controlled by an escapement device, consisting of two escapement-wheels C, Fig. 3, fixed on opposite ends of the axis C<4> of the drum. These wheels are controlled by reciprocating sliding pieces B connected by a transverse lever D; teeth b on the sliding pieces catch alternately in the two escapement - wheels. Crank handles on the axis C<4> may be used for controlling the descent, or for hoisting.
Patent GB-189911563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motors worked by Gas, Steam, Compressed Air, Water, or the like.
Inventor: BRUDER PAUL
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 11,563. Bruder, P. June 2. Turbines.-A turbine worked by gas, steam, air, water, or the like has a rotating cylinder B fitted inside a stationary cylinder or casing A. The rotating cylinder is mounted on a shaft d, which carries a helix E, fitted with curved vanes or projections f. A circular groove k is made at each end of the cylinder, and contains two series of perforations. A pipe m supplies the working fluid, through a ring valve h, to the cylinder, and the working fluid passes through the helix, causing it to rotate, and escapes through the corresponding ring valve at the other end of the cylinder. The turbine is reversible, and the admission and exhaust of the working fluid are controlled by means of the slide-valve boxes n. In a modification, the perforated grooves are formed on the sides of the rotating cylinder, and the ring valves are correspondingly modified. The turbine can be used for propelling motor cars, boats, or the like.
Patent GB-189915596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Compressing Fibrous or other Materials.
Inventor: LOWRY GEORGE ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1899-07-29
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 15,596. Lowry, G. A. July 29. Baling-presses.-Cotton, wool, hair, grass, hay, sisal, alfa, hemp, manilla, excelsior, rags, and the like are drawn continuously into the cylindrical chamber of a baling-press through more or less radial slits in the cover by the relative rotation of the chamber and cover.' Fig. 2 shows an arrangement, in which the cover C and feeding-hopper D<1> are stationary, and the chamber B is rotated by gearing F, G. The chamber is conical, and the inclination of its sides may be adjustable; it is ribbed internally. The openings in the cover are formed as shown in cross-section in Fig. 3. They may be arranged to the rear of a radial line and inclined to it, or curved to control the feed of the material towards the centre or periphery of the bale. The under surface of the cover has concentric corrugations to avoid heating. The bale M is delivered against an abutment, Fig. 4, which is permitted to recede by a cataract cylinder C<2>. The bale is severed by cutters D<3>, E<3>, the latter being provided with hooks N<3> to engage with hooks P<3> on the abutment, and prevent endwise expansion of the severed bale while it is being removed by swinging the cylinder C<2> on its trunnions. The cutters D<3> likewise prevent the bale in the box from falling while another abutment on the other end of the cylinder is being swung into position. A screw may replace the cylinder C<2>.
Patent GB-189916229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft Tugs.
Inventor: LIGGINS EPHRAIM
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 16,229. Liggins, E. Aug. 9. Tugs, shaft.-The body of the tug is formed of a steel or other metal foundation covered over with leather l stitched on with the stitches preferably sunk below the surface so as to escape wear. The foundation consists of a metal strip a with overlapping ends riveted down. The buckle tongue b<2> passes through holes in the strip, and the buckle bar b<1> is fixed between the strip a and a short curved strip c riveted in place. The loops d may be kept in place by arches a<4>, as formed on the strip a, or by blocks of leather. The strip a may make more than one complete circle.
Patent GB-189924073-A (GB)
Title: Improved Spring Forks for Bicycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: EDWARDS DAN
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 24,073. Edwards, D. Dec. 4. Springs, bearing; vibration, preventing.-Relates to anti-vibration arrangements for cycles, motor cars, and other vehicles, such as ambulance vans. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a cycle fork. The fork arms C carry guide-rods A, on which slide bosses D carrying the axle R, springs B encircling the rods A being fitted above the bosses. The bosses are slotted below, and are fitted with curved plates G, which project outwards so as to allow the removal of the wheel. A similar arrangement may be applied to the rear fork. Fig. 4 shows the invention applied to a motor car &c. The axle Z is mounted on bosses Y sliding on rods T fixed to the base V and supported by stavs W, springs X being placed above the bosses. The axle Q carrying the motor &c. is similarly mounted on sliding bosses S supported by springs. The number of guide-rods and springs is increased in the case of heavy vehicles.
Patent GB-190014851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Illuminated Fountains.
Inventor: WOLLASTON THOMAS ROLAND
Filed: 1900-08-20
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 14,851. Wollaston, T. R. Aug. 20. Fountains.-Relates to the method of and means for controlling the jets and coloured lights used in illuminated fountains. In Fig. 1, three glazed frames B, B<1>, B<2> are shown as arranged within a basin A. Water is supplied through a pressure pipe C<1> to a distributing-box C, in which are arranged valves D<1>, D<2>, D<3>, D<4> D<5>, D<6> communicating by pipes with jets arranged over the frames. The valves are operated by cams suitably arranged on shafts G, H, which are driven through toothed gearing from a shaft E. Beneath the frames are arranged arc lamps I, I<1>, 1<2> with the positive carbons uppermost. The lamps are enclosed within rotating lanterns J, J<1>, J<2> fitted with reflectors to direct the rays of light through the frames. The lanterns J has, for example, ten sides, each glazed with a coloured pane, and the lanterns J<1>, J<2> have nine sides. The lanterns are driven through connecting-rods and pawl and ratchet gearing from the shaft E, which is driven by hand or by a motor e'. By this arrangement, a great number of changes in the colour and water effects may be obtained. Instead of making the lanterns with different numbers of sides, the speed of rotation of the lanterns may be different. Groups of lanterns may be operated in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190016650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vices.
Inventor: PETER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 16,650. Peter, A. Sept. 18. Vices.-The sliding jaw a is actuated by a piston h worked by hydraulic pressure or compressed air &c. This piston is connected to the spindle d by a rod g, either directly as shown or through a lever. The jaw is locked by turning the spindle d to engage the half threads d, e' on the spindle and jaw f. A cam or bent lever &c. may be used to lock the jaw.
Patent GB-190104215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Switches
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 4215. Lake, H. H., [Telephon-Fabrik Akt.- Ges. vorm. J. Berliner]. Feb. 27. Switches for telephones &c. so arranged that, in putting one line in circuit, the others are disconnected. A number of contact-discs d are arranged in rows, each being connected to a line and each having a nose e adapted to engage hinged contactrails i or h. The rails have a turned-up edge or flange with which the noses e engage, and also have depending levers o, p engaging with the inner ends of the telephone supporting-levers j, k. When these levers are down, the arms o, p are forced back, and the rails h, i are pushed away from the discs d, which then are drawn into the position shown in Fig. 3. When the telephone is raised, as shown in Fig. 4, the discs can engage the rails, but, on moving one disc, its nose strikes the flange in the rail, pushing it back, and thus freeing any other disc that may have been previously turned.