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Patent GB-189723369-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Electric Safety Fuses.
Inventor: GOVER HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1897-10-11
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 23 369. Gover, H. C., and Proctor, C. F. Oct. 11. Cut-outs. - Wire gauze W or like pervious material is arranged in the cover C of the fuse to allow for the escape of gases &c. The fusible wire F is lengthened by bending it round an insulating-projection P on the base.
Patent GB-189728849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Composition Smoking Pipes and Cigar and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: LAING ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 28,849. Laing, R. H. Dec. 7. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.-Composition tobacco pipes and holders are made from a mixture of about 1 part of magnesia and 10 parts of China clay, to which may be added ealcined bones or bone dust and flint. These are mixed, and made into pipes after the manner of making clay pipes. Plugs for pipe bowls may be made from this composition.
Patent GB-189729615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches or Variable Resistances.
Inventor: SPIKINS WILLIAM BENJAMIN
Filed: 1897-12-14
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 29,615. Splkins, W. B., and Mayes, A. H. Dec. 14. Resistances.-Blocks or strips of highly-resisting material are used instead of wires in resistance switches. The materials employed are combinations of substances, such as powdered carbon, metallic oxides, peroxides, or sulphates, plaster of Paris, &c. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The resistance blocks B ... B<6> are interposed between the contacts A' over which the arm C works. In modified forms, the contacts are secured on a strip or bar of the insulating-material.
Patent GB-189801360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Metallic Mattresses, Couch and like Bottoms.
Inventor: ROBBINS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-18
Granted: 1899-01-18
Abstract: 1360. Robbins, W., and Hodgson, J. D. Jan. 18. Spring surfaces.-The parallel or nearly-parallel chains or wires A forming the spring surface of a bed bottom &c. are tightened up by connecting them at intervals by links B forming polygonal spaces C.
Patent GB-189805963-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Value-indicating Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: MEES ARTHUR BRYCE
Filed: 1898-03-11
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 5963. Mees, A. B. March 11. Value-indicating apparatus.-The spring b of a balance is coiled round a central bar c which has a series of perforations c<1> corresponding to perforations c<2> in the casing. A scale of prices per lb. is marked along the perforations c<2>, and a pin m is provided for insertion at the proper place, according to the price, to cut out the required number of coils. The article, when inserted in the pan l, will then bring the remaining coils into action and indicate the value, the depression of the barf actuating a pointer i on the value dial k by means of a rack and pinion. The apparatus may be hung to one arm of an ordinary beam weighing-machine, the weights, in this case, being placed in the pan l.
Patent GB-189807088-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fire or Burglar Alarm for Enclosed Places.
Inventor: MOREY LOUIS
Filed: 1898-03-23
Granted: 1899-03-23
Abstract: 7088. Morey, L. March 23. Alarms, burglar. -Relates to apparatus for sounding an alarm outside a building when a door or window is opened, or automatically in case of fire. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, air compressed in a vessel a is transmitted through a pipe g to a whistle or other audible signal, when the cock i is opened. This cock is opened by a cord k connected to an intermediate lever, which is itself connected by other cords k to levers l which are actuated by opening the windows. In the case of doors, a weighted bell-crank lever is mounted with one end pressing against the door, so that, when the door is opened, the counterweight opens the valve i. The communication between the windows &c. and the air cock may be made by electric wires, the constant current in which is interrupted when the window &c. is opened.
Patent GB-189807200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Supports.
Inventor: HYSLOP JOHN ANDREW
Filed: 1898-03-24
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 7200. Hyslop, J. A. March 24. Supports for bicycles. An arm A, Fig. 8, is hinged to a clip B fixed to the frame S so that it can be brought down to support the bicycle, or swung up parallel with the frame tube, as shown in full and dotted lines respectively. Figs. 2 and 4 show the construction of the hinge. The arm A turns on a pin Q, and has a boss G wbich is cut away so that the stop F limits the motion. A cap R, fixed to the stop F by screws in holes U, carries a locking-lever M, a pin L on which engages with holes in the boss G. A cover J is fixed to the arm A to exclude dust. The stop-piece may be dispensed with. The end of the arm A may be pointed, square, or rounded, or may be fitted with a wheel. The support, when in position, obstructs the crank and prevents the bicycle from running backwards.
Patent GB-189808348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Measuring and Indicating Instruments.
Inventor: HEAP ARTHUR CECIL
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 8348. Heap, A. C. April 7. Current meters.-Volt-meters, for indicating at a station the difference of potential at the distant ends of feeders in a supply system, are arranged as illustrated. The volt-meter may have either a movable coil, as illustrated, or a movable magnet, for indicating or recording.' In either case the winding is connected in parallel with a part of a high resistance R, which is contained in the case of the instrument and connected between the near ends of the two feeders M. The pressure indication thus obtained is reduced proportionally to the current in the feeders, by including in circuit with the volt-meter winding a low resistance SR interposed in one feeder. This resistance SR is made of the same material and cross-section as the feeder, in order that their temperature and resistance may vary alike. The connection H to the volt-meter may be adjustable, a scale J being provided graduated either uniformly or to correspond to feeders of various resistances. A voltmeter for use on one side of a three-wire system is made with two windings acting additively on the indicating part, and one high resistance ; a low resistance is interposed in each main. One winding is connected as described with one outer wire, and in parallel with one end of the high resistance, and the other is connected similarly with the middle wire and the other end of the high resistance.
Patent GB-189811589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Velocipedes and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: ENDEMANN EMIL FRANZ
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 11,589. Endemann, E. F. May 23. Driving - mechanism. - The Figure shows the application of the invention to a tricycle. The pedals c<1> operate the rods c from which motion is transmitted to the angle-levers i by links d, e, and h. The levers i are connected to the cranks k by rodsj, and the rear axle is driven from the shaft l, which has a flywheel n, by the chain gearing m, m<1>.
Patent GB-189813135-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Opening and Closing the Doors of Coke Ovens.
Inventor: HILGENSTOCK GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-06-11
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 13,135. Hilgenstock, G. June 11. Coking.-An apparatus for use in opening and closing the doors of coke ovens comprises a fluidpressure cylinder p the piston-rod q of which is connected by a chain &c. k and chain &c. g to the barrel of a travelling winch a. A chain or rope m, secured to the winch barrel, can be attached, at will, to any of the doors c of the batch of ovens shown in Fig. 1. One end of the chain &c. k passes over a roller s and is attached to a weight t, and a similar weight t is connected to one end of the piston-rod q. The chain &c. g may be attached to any of a series of pins or other devices l on the chain k. Instead of being horizontal as shown in Fig. 1, the cylinder p may be vertical, as shown by dotted lines p<1>.
Patent GB-189815346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Secondary Batteries or Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: COURTENAY JOHN IRVING
Filed: 1898-07-12
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 15,346. Courtenay, J. I., [Faure, C. A.]. July 12. Secondary batteries.-The grid is in two parts A, B, Figs. 1 and 2, or is made of one piece of material doubled on itself, and is provided with a number of inturned pieces a, b struck up from the grid itself and serving to hold the active material c in place.
Patent GB-189817383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Construction of Bungalows and like Buildings.
Inventor: KELLOW FREDERICK JAMES
Filed: 1898-08-12
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 17,383. Kellow, F. J. Aug. 12. Bungalows &c.-Wood or metal uprights a, of rectangular, cruciform, or other suitable shape in cross-section, are sunk into the soil or embedded in concrete in boxes b, and wood or metal plates c' attached to or formed with the troughs c are piled up in succession between the uprights. The trough portions are slotted to slide on ribs of the uprights, and are recessed to fit over the upper edges of the plates below. Wood or metal wall plates dare fixed over the uprights, and are provided with sockets efor receiving the rafters. The roof may be covered with slates, wood shingles, cement or other tiles, or with boards or galvanized iron coated with clay or plastic material. The wall plates are plastered internally and externally with clay and mortar, and a coat of cement is applied to the exterior. The troughs may be corrugated, and the plates may be provided with rails or ribs to interlock with the clay.
Patent GB-189819539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: FURNEAUX JOHN BROKENSHIRE
Filed: 1898-09-14
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 19,539. Furneaux, J. B. Sept. 14. Steam - generator fireboxes; b a f f l e s; smoke-consuming.- In a vertical boiler, horizontal tubes 3 radiate from one side of the firebox, which i s conical below and cylindrical above as shown, into a smoke-box of crescent form. To distribute the firegases equally among the tubes, the inner ends of the lower tubes, and of those of the upper rows which discharge near the uptake 5, may be contracted by ferrules, or suitable baffles may be fitted. Two or more uptakes may be provided. To ensure effective combustion in the upper part of the firebox, air is introduced through some of the lower tubes by means of bent extensions 6 ; or separate air tubes 6<a> may be fitted.
Patent GB-189825386-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Cleaners or Scrapers for Pneumatic Tires.
Inventor: GLASGOW WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-01
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 25,386. Glasgow, W. Dec. 1. Washing vehicles.-Consists of an appliance for cleaning mud from pneumatic tyres, two forms being shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 10. The appliance comprises a recessed haft 1, to which is pivoted a curved cleaning-blade 2, adapted to be held by the spring 5 either in the open, Fig. 1, or closed, Fig. 2, position. An additional straight blade 3 may also be employed. The blades may slide in the haft, as shown in Fig. 10, instead of being hinged thereto.
Patent GB-189826387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Connected with Games of Dominoes.
Inventor: DEXTER MERRITT D
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 26,387. Dexter, M. D. Dec. 13. Drawings to Specification. Dominoes; card games.-Four sets of dominoes, each set having its spots of a distinctive colour, are substituted for ordinary playing cards, the usual card games being then performed with the dominoes. The dominoes which bear eleven, twelve, and thirteen dots are taken to represent the jack, queen, and king respectively.
Patent GB-189901878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods of and Apparatus for Preserving Fruit, Vegetable, Grain, and the like.
Inventor: LAWTON ALBERT LINDEL
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 1878. Lawton, A. L., and Lawton, A. W. Jan. 26. Preserving.-Fruit or other organic substance is preserved by treating it in a closed chamber with a mixture of dry chlorine, carbonic oxide, carbonic acid, hydrogen, and nitrogen, and after some time replacing the mixture with a mixture of nitrogen, carbonic oxide, and carbonic acid. The fruit is also treated periodically with air. Fig. 1 shows a form of apparatus suitable for preparing the gases and allowing their successive action on the fruit. A stove A containing charcoal can be connected by pipes provided with suitable stop-cocks, as shown, to a Root's blower B, or to a vessel C containing shavings or shreds of wool saturated with common salt solution, or to a series of vessels E, F, G, H containing respectively partially-slaked lime, quicklime in lumps, calcium chloride and quicklime, and iron wool and ferric chloride, or to a chamber I adapted to contain the fruit. The chamber I is furnished with a door i<1> having a glass window i<3> fitted with a thermometer, the door being normally pressed against a rubber packing i<0> by rods i<2> as shown. The chamber is padded outside with cork slabs i. The presence of water in the chamber is indicated by a gauge i<6> containing calcium chloride in lumps, and the presence of oxygen is shown by the smoke formed by lumps of yellow phosphorus contained in a similar gauge i<5>. A sample of the air can be withdrawn through a cock i<2> for analysis. The apparatus is used as follows :-After the fruit has been placed in the chamber, air is blown through the stove to heat the charcoal &c. red hot, and then air which has been passed through the cylinder C to saturate it with salt is passed through and led to the chamber I, the air in the chamber passing through the tube J to the chimney a<7>. By this operation the chamber is filled with a mixture of nitrogen, hydrogen, carbonic oxide and acid, and chlorine. After some time the gas in the chamber is passed repeatedly through the vessels E, F, G, H to remove water and most of the carbonic acid, until very little moisture is given off, when the gas is replaced by the second mixture, which is produced by blowing air directly through the heated stove and passing it through the vessels E, F, G, H to the chamber. The fruit is then left in this mixture until required, the mixture being periodically replaced by air for a short time.
Patent GB-189904654-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Preparation of a Compound for the Destruction of Blackbeetles and other Insects.
Inventor: WADE JAMES LUVIAN
Filed: 1899-03-03
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 4654. Wade, J. L. March 3. Insects, destroying.-A powdered preparation for destroying black beetles and like insects is obtained by mixing together Pyrethri Flores; borax ; glucose, cane sugar, or other saccharine substance ; and flour.
Patent GB-189904873-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Parlour Game.
Inventor: WALKER GEORGE AMBROSE
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 4873. Walker, G. A. March 6. Games played with projectiles and puppets.-An ' Aunt Sally' for indoor use is arranged as shown in Fig. 3. A box is provided with a series of shelves of width less than that of the box. Puppets are placed upon these shelves and knocked over by light balls, the puppets bearing different values for scoring. The puppet C in the middle bears the highest value. In a modification, the figures are transfixed on rods, and to retain them vertically when in their normal position, provided with depending weights. The ledge D prevents the loose figures, when struck, from rolling out of the box.
Patent GB-189906797-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Compound of Mercuric Phenolparasulphonate with Ammonium Tartrate.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 6797. Imray, O., [Hoffmann-La Roche & Co., F.]. March 29. Disinfectants and antiseptics.-Mercuric p-phenolsulphonate and ammonium tartrate double salt, of the composition (C12H10O8S2Hg), 4 [C4H4O6 (NH4)2]+8 H2O, which is easily soluble in water, has greater antiseptic power and is less poisonous than other mercuric salts, is non-caustic, and does not precipitate albumen nor attack surgeons' instruments, is produced by neutralizing a solution of freshly-prepared mercuric paraphenol sulphonate, and at least four molecular proportions of tartaric acid with ammonia, and then evaporating to dryness on a steam bath.
Patent GB-189907154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grommets or Eyelets.
Inventor: ANDRUS BURTON LOUIS
Filed: 1899-04-05
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 7154. Andrus, B. L. April 5. Awnings, eyelets for. The eyelet consists of two members A, B formed from sheet metal. Hollow conical projections E, formed on one or both members, enter the material. The projections have sharp angles at their bases and imperforate points. Holes f may be made in one member opposite to projections on the other.
Patent GB-189919259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes or Velocipedes.
Inventor: OTTO EDWARD CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-09-25
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 19,259. Otto, E. C. F., and Otto, E. C F. Sept. 25. Brakes ; clutches.-Relates to back-pedalling brakes and clutches for free-wheel cycles. The brake may be fitted to the crank axle or the hub, the latter arrangement being shown. The chainwheel Y is connected to the hub by a suitable clutch, and is connected by a flange to a disc y which actuates through a back-pedalling clutch H a disc E loosely mounted on a drum B fixed to the axle. A length of chain A surrounds the drum B, one end being fixed to the drum and the other end engaging one end of a rocking lever D pivoted on the drum. The other end of the lever engages a projection e on the disc E so that back-pedalling causes the chain to be expanded against the inner surface of a drum C carried by the hub. The ends of the chain are connected by a spring F so as to contract the chain when back-pedalling ceases. The links of the chain are curved, and are formed so as to bear upon one another to relieve the pivots &c. of strain. The clutch arranged between the discs y and E preferably consists of a series of pawls H engaging ratchet teeth on the disc y and provided with springs h which engage frictionally with the disc y so as to put the pawls in and out of action silently. A similar clutch may be fitted to the hub &c. Fig. 5 shows a modified form, in which the disc E and free end of the chain are provided with ratchets e<x>, ax. An intermediate spur-wheel D<1> engages the ratchets, and expands the chain on back-pedalling.
Patent GB-190002125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding (or Extending) Ladders.
Inventor: CROWSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-02
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 2125. Crowson, W. Feb. 2. Ladders.-An extension ladder is constructed of two sections A, B, which are extended by a cord F passing round pulleys G, H, and are retained in position by hooked, weighted, cranked levers or catches M, pivoted on pins to the section A. One end of the cord is attached to the foot of the upper section A, and the other end is attached to a lever J which is pivoted at K to the upper section, and is also pivoted to the weighted cranked end of the lever M. The hooks fit over the rungs of the lower section, and are turned down out of action by pulling the end of the cord attached to the lever. The upper section is arranged to slide between angular guideplates C fixed to the lower section, and rollers D carried by the upper section, bear against guide-plates E of the lower section.
Patent GB-190002865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Detachable Fronts for Shirts or the like.
Inventor: HAGEDORN JOHN JONAS
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 2865. Hagedorn, J. J. Feb. 13. Shirt fronts.-Relates to a method of attaching ,loose fronts to shirts. On each side of the front of the shirt A is a vertically-arranged tonguepiece C, which engages with a pocket-like part F formed near the edge of the rear of the shirt front B. The pockets F are each formed of two flaps which do not quite meet and which are joined together at their lower ends. The tongues may be formed on the front, and the pockets on the shirt. In a modification, the front is attached to the neckband of the shirt by a stud or the like, and the pockets and tongues only extend to about one third of the length of the front from its lower edge.
Patent GB-190007068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Umbrella and like Fittings.
Inventor: WILKINSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7068. Wilkinson, W. April 17. Drawings to Specification. Making parts of umbrellas &c. - Runners, ferrules, caps, and other umbrella and like fittings are produced from disused cartridge cases by cutting off the ends of the cases. The bodies of the cases, if tapered, are by suitable devices brought to the required cylindrical or parallel form. From the necked portion of the case, a cap can be conveniently formed. The flanged extremity of the case, not being suitable for umbrella fittings, passes as metal scrap.
Patent GB-190009059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electromagnetic Brakes for Railway and Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: NEWELL FRANK CLARENCE
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 9059. Newell, F. C. May 16. Brakes.-Relates to combined electromagnetic rail and wheel brakes for cars. Each of the spring-suspended rail brake shoes 8 is connected by a slotted plate 17 to the pin 19 of the crank 16 formed on the shaft 15, to which the cam 20, having pins 21 and 22, is rigidly attached. Assuming the car is travelling to the left and the blocks 8 are magnetized, the drag on the blocks causes the shaft 15 to turn, and the pin 22 and frame 24 are forced to the right, causing the block 31 to be applied to the small wheel 7, and then, when the spring 34 is compressed, the bar 25 applies the block 27 of the large wheel 6. Reversal of the direction in which the car is travelling causes the shaft 15 to turn so that the pin 21 forces the frame 24 to the right and the brakes are applied as before. The wheel brakes are applied by hand by the rod 41, yoke 40, and lever 36, the pin 38 being drawn to the end of the slot 39 in the upper member 30 of the forked end of the bar 25 ; but, when the brakes are applied by means of the shoes 8, the part 30 may slide upon the pin 38 without moving the hand brake lever 36.
Patent GB-190015572-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Method of Attaching a Dress Front to Body of Shirt.
Inventor: WRIGHT WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1900-09-01
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 15,572. Wright, W. C. Sept. 1. Shirt fronts.- Relates to the fronts of dress shirts, and consists in attaching them to the body of the shirt so that they will not become creased by the braces or other means. The attachment is made along the neckband and down each side of the central opening of the front B, leaving the front free at other parts, so that in wear the braces lie behind the sides of the front.
Patent GB-190016975-A (GB)
Title: Violin Bow Holder
Inventor: GOODMAN WILLIAM HARGRANE
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 16,975. Goodman, W. H. Sept. 24. Violins.-In order to afford a firm grip of the bow a metal strip d is secured to the stick by rings E. Rings a are pivoted universally to the strip d, and the second and third fingers are passed through the rings.
Patent GB-190018790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes or Regulators for Measuring-instruments.
Inventor: CATENHUSEN FRIEDRICH LUDWIG
Filed: 1900-10-20
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 1 8 , 7 9 0. Catenhusen, F. L. Oct. 20. Meters.-A regulator or brake for gas and other meters consists of a helix c rotating in a cylindrical liquid bath, its spindle a being driven by the meter.