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Patent GB-189724502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Targets for Rifle Practice.
Inventor: SPENCER JAMES THOMAS
Filed: 1897-10-22
Granted: 1897-12-24
Abstract: 24,502. Spencer, J. T. Oct. 22. Targets.-A pair of targets or a target M and a dummy making-target L are secured to parallel bars K, J carried by parallel pairs of cranks C, E and G, H arranged diametrically opposite to one another so that one target is raised as the other is lowered. A weighted foot-lever engages with notched plates N<1> fixed to the bars, and holds the target in position when raised. Vertical bars or feet v of the targets are secured in sockets on the bars by screws t<1> or the like. The marking-discs are suspended from horizontal rods t of the dummy target. The cranks are fitted with rollers to reduce friction.
Patent GB-189805493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: BURKE JAMES WALTER
Filed: 1898-03-05
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 5493. Lake, H. H., [Burke, J. W.]. March 5. Hooks and eyes are formed of wire or of stamped sheet metal. The wire form shown in Fig. 1 has the hook a protected by a looped spring guard a<4>, both being formed from the same piece of wire, which is also bent to produce attachment loops a'. The eye b is a loop at the end of a shank the ends b<1> of which are bent outwards to form attachment loops b<2>.
Patent GB-189806421-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for RApidly Securing Cables, Ropes and the like.
Inventor: SARGENT WARREN E
Filed: 1898-03-16
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 6421. Sargent, W. E., and Sargent, W. W. March 16. Cleats or holders.-Relates to means for securing cables, ropes, and the like. Fig. 1 shows a belaying-pin which is particularly useful for attaching sheets and halyards on sailing vessels. The pin may be prevented from revolving in one direction by a ratchet-wheel 7 and a pawl 8. Recesses 10 forming a continuous cord-confining channel, and a cleft for binding the cord, are provided. In a simpler form, there is no provision for rotation, and the pin is secured to the supports by means of a left handed screw.
Patent GB-189806655-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bag for Workmen's Tools.
Inventor: WILFORD WILLIAM DERHAM
Filed: 1898-03-18
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 6655. Wilford, W. D. March 18. Bags for workmen's tools. The sides a, formed of two layers of canvas, are secured to the opposite edges of an intermediate gusset or band b. The Provisional Specification states that the loop handles may be formed of one continuous piece of rope passing round the middle of the bag and attached to it by a continuous piece of webbing.
Patent GB-189809841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Price and Weighing Scales.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-04-29
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 9841. Boult, A. J., [Computing Scale Co.]. April 29. Platform machines; value-indicating apparatus.- A compound-lever weighing-apparatus provided with a computing-scale is shown in Fig. 1, in which F<3> is the platform and C the graduated weight beam having the usual sliding tare weight C<1> and poise H. Upon a slide above there is mounted the computing-beam K<1>, K<2> pivoted in supports B', which can be locked in any position along the slide. A price poise L, having double knife edges, is supported by links E<2> from one end of the weight-indicating scale below, and can be raised so that the serrated edge of the lower scale K<1> may be passed under it and the poise may engage with any part of this scale. The upper beam is balanced by a value-indicating poise K<3>, which slides between scales K<2> graduated with reference to the price scale K<1> below. In the present example, there are two scales on each of the arms K<1>, K<2>, the upper ones being used in connection with the counterpoises k<1>. The price poise is raised by litters O<2>, and the price beam is provided with a lever (not shown) operated by a rod m<5> to support the beam in a horizontal position during its movement. The price beam has also a slot or recess in its lower edge to receive an antifriction roller mounted in the price poise. The platform is mounted upon a swivel base composed of top and bottom frames with circular tracks for antifriction rollers, and a detent is provided for holding the apparatus in any position.
Patent GB-189810045-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Automatically Regulating the Supply of Water Under Pressure to Hydraulic Machinery and Motors.
Inventor: LACOIN LOUIS
Filed: 1898-05-02
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 10,045. Lacoin, L. May 2. Hydraulic machines and apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for automatically regulating the supply of water under pressure to hydraulic machines and apparatus, such as presses, motors, cranes, lifts, and the like. When the resistance to be overcome by the machine is less than that which requires the full pressure of the supply, the apparatus automatically reduces the pressure, and instead of drawing the whole volume of water required from the high-pressure supply, it admits a supplementary supply from a low-pressure main to make up the required volume, and thus economizes the high-pressure water. A balanced valve B, which is ordinarily kept open by a weighted piston H acting through a spring K and against another spring, connects the high-pressure main E with a chamber A. A non-return valve D connects a low-pressure supply F also with the chamber A, and a throttle valve C connects the chamber A with the delivery pipe G to the machine. An air-vessel is placed on each of the pipes G and E, and the pipe G is provided also with an ordinary working valve for operating the machine. When the machine is not in operation, the throttle valve C is closed, the valve B being open. The valve-actuating gear is arranged so that the working valve must be opened first and the valve C then adjusted to suit the requirements of the machine. The pipe G is connected by the passage N with the upper side of the piston H, and, when the pressure within it falls much below that in the chamber A, the piston H is raised by the excess of pressure below it, and allows a spring to close the valve B. The consequent reduction of pressure in the chamber A allows low-pressure water to pass through the valve D from the pipe F, until the piston H again descends and opens the valve B. If the resistance of the machine is still less than that corresponding to the maximum pressure of the supply, the action is repeated.
Patent GB-189810333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Signalling and similar Apparatus.
Inventor: CRANDALL LUCIEN STEPHEN
Filed: 1898-05-05
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 10,333. Crandall, L. S. May 5. Signals, electric-lamp and shaped, geometrical, and other.-Relates to electric apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 13,636, A.D. 1895, for displaying signals, advertisements, &c. by means of electric lamps arranged in the form of a compound monogram embodying all the elements of all the letters of the alphabet &c. In the present invention, the lamps are arranged in twenty groups on a frame A, as shown in Fig. 1, in which the different groups are distinguished by the numerals 1 to 20. The groups are separately connected, through the multiple lead A<1>, Fig. 1, and single leads c, c', &c., Fig. 2, to the insulated plugs C, C' of the switchboard B, the return lead A<2> from the lamps being connected through the battery H and lead to the metal bar E in the switchboard. The plugs C, C' carry contactstrips F, which are normally out of contact with the bar E. The circuits are completed by inserting a key of the form shown in Fig. 4 in the keyhole e in the bar E, and rotating it until the projections f on the key make contact with the corresponding strips F. A separate key is provided for each letter &c., the projections f being arranged to close the proper circuits. The letter formed by each key is marked on the head of the key, as shown by the letter G, Fig. 4. Two or more switchboards, such as B, B', &c., Fig. 2, may be connected to separate display frames, so that a number of letters, or a word, &c. can be displayed at the same time.
Patent GB-189810833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waste Water Closets.
Inventor: OATES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 10,833. Oates, W. May 12. Closets flushed with waste water.-Fig. 3 shows a section on the line A-A, Fig. 1. The basin a<1> and the container a for the tipping-tank d are formed in one piece. The bottom of the vessel is dished at n to retain water, and curved at l to direct the flush. The sloping side c prevents regurgitation. An inspection eye i allows of the introduction of a rod to remove obstructions.
Patent GB-189817693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Impact Tools.
Inventor: OLDHAM SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 17,693. Oldham, S. Aug. 16. Percussive hand tools.-Figs. 3 and 4 show longitudinal sections at right-angles to one another, and Figs. 5 and 6 show sections on the lines 5-5 and 6-6 respectively. The motor fluid enters at B', b, and passes through the channel b<1> to the groove b<2> in the casing. This groove opens by diametrically-opposite ports b<4>, b<5> into the curved spaces g, g<1> in the piston or hammer f. The piston may have similar spaces at g<3>, g<4> to reduce friction, and when so formed is free to turn in the cylinder, or the piston may be solid at these parts and prevented from turning by a pin in a longitudinal slot. When the piston occupies the position shown in Fig. 3, the live air &c. passes from the space g to the port d, channel d', and the space above the piston head f<1>; when the piston occupies a lower position, the air passes from the space g' to the port e, channel e', and space below the piston head f<2>. The exhaust takes place through channels h, h<1>, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-189821725-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flange Drilling or like Machine.
Inventor: BRIDGER JOHN EDMUND
Filed: 1898-10-15
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 21,725. Bridger, J. E. Oct. 15. Hand-drills.-The drill spindle f<1> with a toolholder f is rotated by a handle h in a sleeve e which is threaded in a boss d on the frame a, and is turned by arms e<1>. The frame has two pairs of lugs b, the lower pair having screws c to enable the frame to be clamped on the flange of a plate, pipe, &c. The drill, boring-bit, reamer, &c. passes between the lugs to operate on the work.
Patent GB-189822716-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Zither.
Inventor: ECKHART VINCENZ
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 22,716. Eckhart, V. Oct. 28. Zithers.-The instrument is lyre-shaped, the belly A, having four sound-holes, being connected by a frame with the back and strengthened by a number of transverse stays III, X, VI, VII, VIII, II resting on sound-posts st. Two longitudinal stays V are placed under the fingerboard, which is preferably formed of thin plates of wood of different kinds glued together. The pegs for the fingerboard strings are inserted in a strong wooden block IX, and pass over a bridge to the tailpiece L. The accompaniment and bass strings lead from pegs in the head I over a metal bridge N' to the tail-piece L, and thence to a tail-piece O<1> under the back. The head I is separate from the back. Two sets of strings are arranged inside the instrument, to increase the tone by sympathetic vibration. One set W passes longitudinally from the space 0 over the bridges p, Q to the pegs S ; the other Y, similarly mounted, is carried transversely through the instrument.
Patent GB-189823439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: CUMING JAMES BRIDLE
Filed: 1898-11-07
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 23,439. Cuming, J. B. Nov. 7. Stretchers; runners. -Relates to a method of giving more head room in umbrellas and the like, by making the stretchers short. In the Figure, the short stretchers a are shown as jointed to the ribs b and runner e in the usual manner. A second runner f is connected by rods e, to facilitate the opening and closing of the umbrella. The top and bottom runners may be connected by a rod inside a hollow stick.
Patent GB-189826386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Hubs for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: SMITH EDWARD CURRAN
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 26,386. Smith, E. C., and Jefferson C. W. Dec. 13. Hubs.-Relates to pneumatic hubs. Fig. 2 shows the hub in sectional view, and Fig. 3 in side elevation. The retaining-plates B have projections b with enlarged ends and holes suitable to receive the pneumatic spheres C. The spheres have spurs c or annular ribs, and have ordinary valves for inflation. A loose collar D with angular projections d is arranged between the retaining-plates and concentrically with the shell A, and adapted for contact with the spheres. Hubs or plates E for supporting the rim of the wheel are fixed to the projections of the collar D.
Patent GB-189905810-A (GB)
Title: Improved Roofing Tiles.
Inventor: THATCHER JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 5810. Thatcher, J. March 17. Roofing -tiles.-Tiles for the gable ends of roofs are made with side flanges a which overlap the end rafters, barge boards, or walls. The flanges are tapered to maintain a straight lower edge, and are cut away at the lower ends to fit closely together when laid in position. Eaves tiles fare bent down at e over the gutters to prevent the entrance of rain under the roof.
Patent GB-189905890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cupola Furnaces.
Inventor: MORTON GEORGE LOUIS
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 5890. Morton, G. L. March 17. Cupola furnaces.-A cupola furnace is provided with an upper series of tuyÞres C', and a lower series D<1>, respectively supplied with blast from belts C and D. Preferably, the blast supplied by the lower tuyeres is at a pressure higher than that supplied by the upper tuyÞres, but is smaller in quantity.
Patent GB-189906233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Starting and Stopping Arrangements for Pumps.
Inventor: LANGE CARL
Filed: 1899-03-22
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 6233. Lange, C. March 22. Governing or controlling pumps.-Consists of means whereby the pump is stopped or started o the delivery pressure r e a c h i n g predetermined limits. The piston-rod j receives its motion through a slotted link g from an eccentric d. The lower end of the link g is connected to a rod f pivoted to the driving-shaft, and the vertical position of the link is determined by a piston h exposed on its lower side to the delivery pressure.
Patent GB-189909489-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hair Wash or Tonic.
Inventor: LINDSEY SOPHIA SIDNEY REBECCA
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 9489. Lindsey, S. S. R. May 5. Hair washes.-An infusion of rosemary is prepared by steeping and boiling. Borax, spirits of wine, ammonia, and camphorated spirit are added, and the mixture boiled and filtered.
Patent GB-189909911-A (GB)
Title: Driving Mechanism for Cycles, Motor-cars, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: TRAHERNE GEORGE GILBERT
Filed: 1899-05-10
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 9911. Traherne, G. G. May 10. Clutches.-Relates to driving- clutches arranged to drive in either direction or to give a free wheel. The hub carries a disc with a central boss A, Fig. 1, having a V-shaped groove adapted to receive wedge pieces carried by arms B pivoted on a crossbar D, which is loose on the axle. Springs E act on the tail end of the arms B, so as normally to keep them clear of the groove. The arms carry rollers F, Fig. 2, which enter cam slots N in a piece G fixed to the inside of the clutch cover H, which carries the chain-wheel on its outer side. When the chain-wheel, and hence the cover H, is moved in either direction, the edges of the cam slots N act on the rollers F, and force the pieces B into the grooves in the boss A, so that the parts move together. In a modification, the pieces B are connected to a band brake encircling the boss A.
Patent GB-189911252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drills for Sowing Corn and Seeds.
Inventor: ASHLEY THOMAS
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,252. Ashley, T., and Owen, W. H. May 30. Seeds, sowing.-Relates to the construction of seed drills in which the seed barrel is made readily removable. The shaft C, carrying the discs C<x> with seed-distributing cups c, c, is mounted in bearings E placed at the ends of the seed box and on the intermediate partitions D. The bearings E are made with one portion hinged. The hinged portion can be locked in position with a catch, or can be turned back to allow of the removal of the shaft C of the seed barrel. The " canisters" F, which receive the seed from the cups c and conduct it to the seed tubes G, are hinged to the boards b<1>, and can be turned up as shown at the right of Fig. 1, either to allow of the removal of the seed barrel or to shut off the supply to the tubes G. A slide H is inserted in guide-ways to hold the canister F in its raised position, and also to close the passage to the tubes G.
Patent GB-189912125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Stop-motions for Stopping Mechanism for Looms.
Inventor: CUESTERS GUILIELM
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 12,125. C³sters, G., C³sters, F., and C³sters, W. June 10. Loom stop-motions.-In weft stop-motions, in which the weft fork acts in conjunction with a slide on the lay, a bolt r is caused to engage with a lever h, which acts upon a lever b to throw the driving-clutch t<1> out of action, and at the same time causes, by means of a rod h<1> and lever arm c, a spring hook d or a brake to act upon the pulley t. In order to ensure the stoppage of the loom when the weft breaks after the shuttle has passed the centre, weft forks may be provided at the ends, as well as the middle, of the lay, in which case the slide is in parts, connected together by springs and held at the side of the loom where the shuttle enters the shed by a pawl, so that the corresponding weft fork remains in a recess of the slide.
Patent GB-189913481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Filters.
Inventor: DODGSON ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1900-06-29
Abstract: 13,481. Dodgson, A. June 29. Feedwater, purifying, filters for. A series of dome-shaped cages U are arranged one within another in a casing A, their inner surfaces being covered with cloth or other filtering-material. The cages have thick rims over which the cloths are turned and secured by binding wires or cords at E. These rims are pressed together and against the annular projection A<1> of the casing by a slotted plate F and spring G. A bye-pass B<1> and suitable valves enable the filter to be cut out and the feed to be passed direct to the boiler.
Patent GB-189914773-A (GB)
Title: The Production of a Special Surface on Various Articles and Materials Applicable for Use in the Manufacture of Artificial Plants and other Articles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 14,773. Boult, A. J., [B÷hme, E. R.]. July 18. Ornamenting.-For producing a moss-like surface on textile fabrics or other bodies or foundations to be used for ornamental articles, hanks of hemp fibre or tow are curled or crimped, preferably by heated and ribbed cylinders, and are then cut into very small pieces, which are strewn over the article or material to be coated, this having first been covered with an adhesive. The surface thus obtained may be further ornamented by applying to it an adhesive, over which wool, cloth, or silk dust is strewn so as to adhere thereto.
Patent GB-189916353-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of a New Compound of Iodol and Albumen.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-08-11
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 16,353. Johnson, G. W., [Kalle & Co.]. Aug. 11. Medicinal preparations.-Odourless and tasteless compounds of iodol (tetra-iodopyrrole) and albumen, which are suitable for use in medicine, are prepared, for example, as follows:-(1) By mixing a solution of iodol in soda lye with an aqueous solution of albumen, immediately neutralizing with hydrochloric acid, and stirring for a short time. The compound precipitates in flakes, which are washed with water and a little alcohol, pressed, and dried at a moderate heat. (2) By mixing an aqueous solution of albumen with soda lye, allowing the jelly produced to liquefy, then adding a solution of iodol in water, and finally neutralizing with hydrochloric acid. Albumens which are soluble in acids or alkalies may be used as well as those soluble in water.
Patent GB-190004011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Screen Frame Apparatus for Lantern Views and Similar Purposes.
Inventor: WALLIS FREDERICK ALFRED
Filed: 1900-03-02
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 4011. Wallis, F. A. March 2. Stands.-In a magic-lantern or like screen 9, the frame is made similarly to that of an umbrella, and is mounted, by means of a tenon 26 and cottar 27, on a telescoping stand, the central support 24 of which rests on the floor and is fixed by a screw 24<a>. Ur the lower ribs 10 may rest on the floor, while a back stay 24<b> with screw 24<c> holds the screen in position.
Patent GB-190004769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gearing for Velocipedes.
Inventor: COOKE WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 4769. Cooke, W. H. March 13. Driving-mechanism for bicycles &c. The crank axle carries the usual chain-wheel g, which is geared with the smaller of two chain-wheels e, f mounted on an intermediate shaft, the larger chain-wheel being geared with the chain-wheel h on the driving- wheel hub.
Patent GB-190010678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Commercial Production of Pure Carbonic Dioxide.
Inventor: HOWARD HENRY
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 10,678. Howard, H. June 12. Carbonic acid; sodium bisulphite.-Pure carbonic acid is commercially prepared from a solution of a sodium carbonate, by means of a solution of sodium bisulphite and heat. The solution of sodium sulphite thereby formed is treated with impure sulphurous acid (burner gases), half the bisulphite obtained being withdrawn, and the rest being employed to act upon a further charge of soda. The solution of sulphite is contained in a closed vessel 3, and receives the gases from the sulphur burner 1. The unabsorbed gases are withdrawn by a pump 5, and escape at 6. the bisulphite solution is drawn off into the two open tanks 8, 9, that in 8 being collected in barrels &c., while that in 9 is again drawn off into a closed vessel 14, containing a solution of a scdium carbonate, and heated by a coil or other device to boiling point. Pure carbonic acid is evolved, the steam is separated therefrom in the condenser 80, and the gas passes to a scrubber 18 and away for use. The sulphite solution left is forced by the pump 20 to the tank 3 for further treatment with burner gas. The'carbonate solution is made in a tank 11, and forced by a pump 12 to the vessel 14.
Patent GB-190016037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Spraying Sewage upon a Filter Bed and Apparatus connected therewith.
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1900-09-10
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 16,037. Adams, S. H. Sept. 10. Sewage filters, supplying liquid to. - For spraying sewage on filter beds, two or more revolving sprinklers f are used, arranged upon a tubular framework d, which also serves for conveying the liquid to them. The sprinklers consist of pipes f with open bent ends.