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Patent GB-189810492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Whistles.
Inventor: WALTON RICHARD ALBERT
Filed: 1898-05-07
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 10,492. Walton, R. A. May 7. Whistles.-A police or other tubular whistle has a body a<1>, Fig. 8, with a division plate D and diaphragm B. The diaphragm is bent round to clip tightly the plate D, which is secured by soldering, the ends a<2>, a<3> being then attached. The diaphragm may be shaped as shown in Fig. 2, or its ends may be tapered as shown in Fig. 9. Slight modifications may be made in the shape or attachment of the diaphragm.
Patent GB-189814098-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Power Loom Lag.
Inventor: PRIESTLEY SARAH ELLEN
Filed: 1898-06-25
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 14,098. Priestley, S. E., Priestley, A., and Hirst, M. June 25. Loom pattern chains and lags.- The lags are formed of grates A, having semicircular or straight partitions E, and are connected together at their ends by links B and pins D. The bowls F are arranged in the spaces S in accordance with the pattern, and are threaded loosely on a spindle G, which is passed through the end pieces 0 and secured by split pins or otherwise.
Patent GB-189815588-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Disengaging Motion for Screw-cutting Lathes.
Inventor: CUNLIFFE RICHARD
Filed: 1898-07-16
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 15,588. Cunliffe, R. July 16. Lathes.-The traverse of the tool carriage in a screw-cutting lathe is automatically stopped by a movable plate D on the carriage coming in contact with an adjustable stop G fixed on the bed, causing the plate D to be moved horizontally to raise the segmental nut B by means of inclines E and pins F. The plate has a hand-operated link H so that the nut may be put into gear by hand.
Patent GB-189817298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sounding Horns for Cycles.
Inventor: BAENDEL SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-08-10
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 17,298. Bõndel, S. Aug. 10. Cycle horns.-The horn B is sounded by compressed air from a cylinder A mounted in the frame, the piston of which is operated from an eccentric on the crank axle. The eccentric-rod e is connected to a short lever n on a spindle a. A second lever m, linked to the piston-rod, is also pivoted on the spindle, and the two levers can be interlocked at a definite angle by a clutch mechanism. The clutch, Fig. 2, has a disc x loosely mounted on the spindle a, and having a pin z engaging a boss in the lever m. Pins i on the disc are normally kept out of engagement with holes in the lever n by a spring y. To sound the horn, a handle-bar lever l is operated to move the clutch end of a lever c laterally, and thus bring the pins and holes into engagement, causing the levers n, m to act as a bell-crank lever. On releasing the lever l the levers n, m are disengaged by the spring y, the horn remaining silent. A cock may be placed on the cylinder to allow patt of the compressed air to escape, thus reducing the sound and allowing the apparatus to be used as a substitute for a cycle bell. When worked at its maximum, the horn is suitable for alarming large bodies of men.
Patent GB-189817316-A (GB)
Title: Improved Silent Flushing Apparatus for Water Closets and Urinals.
Inventor: CHALLENDER JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-08-11
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 17,316. Challender, J. Aug. 11. Water - waste preventers, valve - discharge. The valve chamber A is placed in the discharge pipe. A flap valve d bears on the seat c, and is fixed to an axle e which carries two projecting spurs e<1> against which the ends of a U-shaped arm g press. When the press-button g<2> is operated, the arm g is forced inwards against the arms e', thus raising the valve d into the position shown in broken lines. To prevent noise, the cistern n, Fig. 1, is fitted with a float m which, when the cistern is nearly empty, closes the discharge pipe. When the flush commences, it strikes against a fan-shaped arm l, which locks the valve d in its raised position.
Patent GB-189822706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covering Articles such as Brushes and Mirrors with Celluloid and the like.
Inventor: HUCK ADOLF
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 22,706. Huck, A., and Guckenheimer, T., [trading as Huck & Co., A.]. Oct. 28. Mirrors.-The backs a of brushes, mirrors, &c. are covered with celluloid &c., by cementing &c. a shell c of the material on one side of the back, the bristles passing through the shell in the usual way, and then inserting the back in a second shell d as shown in Fig. 5, the edges of the two shells being subsequently folded together as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-189823453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paging and Numbering Machines.
Inventor: PARTRIDGE ALFRED
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 23,453. Partridge, A. Nov. 8. Paging and numbering apparatus.-Relates to machines such as are described in Specification No. 2011, A.D. 1893, for printing numbers &c. on cheques and other documents. Fig. 1 shows part of a machine in which the numbering-wheels tare on a head c carried by a slide e reciprocated in the frame a by a lever s &c., and b is the table on which the cheques &c. are printed. Ink is supplied to the wheels t by a roller g in an arm j, j<1> attached to a toothed segment f pivoted on the head c and gearing with a fixed rack d. The roller receives ink from a duct at l, and passes over an ink-distributing disc k revolved by a pawl m on a lever actuated by the lever s. Fig. 5 shows a plan of the numbering- wheels. The units wheel is attached to the ratchet-wheel y by studs y<1>, so that it may be readily removed. The spring catch n on the units wheel is pressed in, to operate the tens wheel, by a cam p fixed on the disc u and so placed that the contact of the spring n and camp may be seen by the operator. On the disc u is placed a receiver with a dovetail groove for types &c. to be printed alongside the numbers.
Patent GB-189823943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Composition for Use when Making Moulded Articles.
Inventor: RAPER GEORGE
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 23,943. Raper, G. Nov. 14. Plastic compositions; wood substitutes.-A liquid is prepared by heating together 2 lbs. of glue, 4 quarts of milk, ¢ pint of saturated solution of alum, ¢ oz, of copperas, and water. 2 lbs. of flour and 4 ozs. of dextrin are mixed with cotton waste, leather dust, paper pulp, mahogany or other wood dust, wool scrap, or like material, and worked into a stiff paste with the liquid. The paste is moulded and dried, to form boot heels, substitutes for wood handles, or other articles. The proportions may be varied.
Patent GB-189824073-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Making Needles for Knitting Apparatus.
Inventor: HUREAU AUGUSTE
Filed: 1898-11-15
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 24,073. Hureau, A. Nov. 15. Making parts of knitting-machines.-The needles, Fig. 16, are made from a continuous length of wire a. The wire is fed through the machine shown in plan in Fig. 2 from a bobbin e by a reciprocating gripper p sliding on the table d and actuated by an eccentric q on the shaft v. As shown to a larger scale in Figs. 13 and 15, the gripper is opened and closed by a cam lever q<2> which comes against abutments 1 and 2 on the machine table. The wire is straightened by rolls f<1>, and is then swaged out as shown in Fig. 17 by a die-block working in the guides m<1> and dropping on a grooved anvil i. The indentation b is next produced by a punch j, Fig. 6, and after being fed forward the necessary distance the needle is trimmed and cut off by a die s, Fig. 10, in the form shown in Fig. 19. The dies s and j are worked by lever L and cam x. The stamp working in the guides m<1> is raised by a chain attached to a lever h driven by a snail cam y.
Patent GB-189901848-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Hydraulic Valves.
Inventor: TOWLER JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 1848. Towler, J. A. Jan. 26. Working valves.-Relates to valves for hydraulic cylinders &c. The communication between the passage c, leading to the cylinder, and the inlet passage a or the exhaust passage b is controlled by a spring-pressed valve i. If the valve rod m, which has a spherical end n and is provided with cupleather packing or a stuffing-box, be moved to the left, the inlet passage a is opened. If the valve rod be moved to the right, the exhaust passage b is opened. The lining d, which has a cup-leather packing, lateral openings e, and a seat k, is held in place by a lining g, having lateral openings, and a cover h which is made removable to facilitate inspection and repairing of the valve. Two such valves, one for each end of the cylinder, are situated at opposite ends of the rod m, so that they balance one another.
Patent GB-189902431-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Locking Nuts on Bolts and Screws.
Inventor: EDGE JAMES
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 2431. Edge, J., [Wood, R.]. Feb. 3. Locking nuts.-The washer b, for rail joints &c., has a hole f of D-form to fit on the correspondingly-shaped bolt, and has wings b<1> to bend up against the sides of the nut a, which may have recesses a' to receive the wings.
Patent GB-189905614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Generating Acetylene.
Inventor: FROEHLICH BERNHARD
Filed: 1899-03-15
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 5614. Fr÷hlich, B. March 15. Acetylene. - T h e tank a has a lower extension b in which is a spring c. The spring forces upwards a carbide container d into a water layer f. The gas, as generated, may pass away through a tap or be allowed to accumulate. The pressure in the latter case forces t h e carbide tank downwards, against the action of the spring, till it is entirely beneath the water layer, and is surrounded by a layer e of an inactive liquid, such as chloroform or carbon bisulphide. On the pressure falling, the carbide container again rises.
Patent GB-189905615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Purses, Pocket-books, and the like.
Inventor: LOUDOVICI HANS
Filed: 1899-03-15
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 5615. Loudovici, H. March 15. Purses; memorandum and like books; pocket books.-A protector or locking-arrangement for preventing surreptitious removal of purses, pocket books, and the like comprises two wire or similar frames mounted upon a bar c upon which may be fitted a coiled spring for forcing the upper limbs a, b of the frames apart. When the purse &c. is within the pocket d, the lower limbs a', b<1> engage with a stud or button e.
Patent GB-189905776-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Charging and Sizing Paper.
Inventor: CAPAZZA LOUIS
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 5776. Capazza, L. March 16. Weighting pulp; sizing.-Calcium carbonate is precipitated upon the fibre in the pulp. Calcium chloride and sodium carbonate may be supplied to the receptacle in which the pulp is mixed or agitated. Or lime water may be used in the refining-apparatus, and a current of carbonic-acid gas, or of gases containing carbonic acid, passed through the pulp until it is neutral. The usual amount of resinous soap is now added to the pulp, and the injection of carbonic-acid gas continued until a sufficient amount of resin is set free. A little sulphate of aluminium or other suitable acid reagent may also be added to the pulp.
Patent GB-189906305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapor Burning Lamps.
Inventor: HILLS LOUIS CHARLES
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 6305. Hills, L. C. Aug. 24, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Vapour lamps.-Relates mainly to a starting- device which is so mounted on the vaporizing-pipe above the burner that it can be turned out of the path of the ascending products of combustion after the main burner has been lit. The device comprises a cup J<1>, connected by a small tube J with a sleeve I on the oil pipe C, and containing asbestos or other absorbent but non-combustible material J<3> enclosed by a wire-gauze cap J<2>. When the device is turned into the position shown in full lines, a channel K in the tube C coincides with the tube J, and the oil or spirit forced up the pipe C by the pneumatic pressure in the reservoir passes to the device J<1>, where it is ignited to start the vaporization in the pipe D. The device is subsequently turned into the position indicated by the dotted lines, in which the tube J ceases to register with the channel K, the oil supply to the cup J' being cut off. The engagement of a pawl L<1> on the pipe C with a ratchet-wheel L on the sleeve I ensures that the sleeve shall be turned in one direction only, and deeper teeth on the ratchet-wheel indicate the position in which the channel K registers with the tube J. The contracted outlet E<1> from the vaporizing-pipe D is kept clear of obstructions by the needle E<2> on the end of the valve D<1>.
Patent GB-189908317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Varnishes, Drying Oils, Enamel Paints, and Wool Washes, applicable also as Insecticides and for other Purposes.
Inventor: VAUGHAN-SHERRIN JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 8317. Vaughan-Sherrin, J. April 20. Incrustation and corrosion, preventing and removing. -A varnish manufactured as described below is saponified with caustic soda for the production of a liquid, soluble in water, suitable for use as a " boiler fluid," or for other purposes. The varnish is obtained by heating linseed oil and adding kauri or other gum and a drier thereto. The mixture so obtained is added to resin which has been separately heated. The mixture, when sufficiently cool, is thinned with refined petroleum.
Patent GB-189909170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres and Valves therefor.
Inventor: RONEY EDWARD SAUNDERS
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 9170. Roney, E. S. May 2. Tyres, pneumatic ; felloes or rims.-Relates to a non-detachable tyre and an inflating-valve, One edge a of the outer cover C is cemented to the crescent-shaped rim A, and the other edge b is enlarged or, hooked to engage with the correspondinglyshaped edge B of the rim. The air tube D is securely attached to the cover along the edge a, and is, when deflated, of less cross-section than the cover. A thin strip E of black rubber is placed between the air tube and the cover, whereby a puncture is easily located on stretching the strip. In a modification, one edge of the cover is cemented to the rim, and is provided with a hooked enlargement to engage with the edge b. The valve, shown in section and perspective in Figs. 5 and 6, comprises a hollow stem F of which the head H is faced with rubber e, and a spindle I having a rubber-faced disc J at its inner end. The disc, during inflation. is held in position by rubber bands Land projections h, i, and, after inflation, by a cap K which screws on to the end of the spindle I.
Patent GB-189912113-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Covering Electric Wires or Cables with Strips of Fibre.
Inventor: SPERRY FRANCIS LEWIS
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 12,113. Sperry, F. L., and James, W. June 10. Conductors, insulating; insulating-compositions; wires, covering by winding.-Relates to apparatus for coating with sliver and binding the coating in position. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the apparatus, in which a wire 16, after being drawn through insulating-material, receives a loose coating of sliver 17 as it passes into a hollow fixed cone 38. The cone 38 is divided longitudinally. The cone 38 is surmounted by a divided socket fixed in the rotating table 28 or fitting conically over the cone 38. The opening in the socket has parallel sides, and is of the size required for the sliver covering. Spools 40 carrying yarn wind a covering on to the sliver. The covered wire is drawn upwards by the rollers 12, and, after passing over the sheave 14, descends to an insulating-bath 9, from which it passes to a take-up drum 11. The driving-mechanism is shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189913939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railways and Tramways on a Sectional Conductor System.
Inventor: MILNES JOHN
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 13,939. Milnes, J. July 6. Electric railways and tramways on a sectional conductor system with switches operated by magnets on the vehicle. Conduits ; conductors; switches.-The main conductor a is supported on insulators on brackets d inside a closed conduit b, and is provided with upwardly-extending bare branches or loops a<1>, over or on which work sliding caps or rings or pivoted pieces h. These are lifted by magnets on the vehicle to make contact with the underside of sectional conductors f lying in or forming the base of a groove in the insulating-top of the conduit. The magnet may run in the groove containing the sectional conductor f, or in a separate one, as in Fig. 8, and this conductor f may be embedded in the conduit, as in Fig. 6. Wood, stone, or the like, or insulated metal, can be used for constructing the conduit, of which several forms are shown in cross-section. The moving part of the switch may be a tube with a flat closed top, or a hinged plate, Fig. 6, or a ring guided by an insulating-rod, Fig. 9. The conductors f are shaped towards their ends to shed water.
Patent GB-189921740-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Appliance for Attaching and Detaching a Chain Coupling between Railway Wagons.
Inventor: CRABTREE JOHN
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-10-31
Abstract: 21,740. Crabtree, J. Oct. 31. Couplings, non-automatic.-An end elevation of a wagon is shown. A cross-shaft C is carried by pivoted links G, and is provided with a loop E. Coupling is effected by turning the shaft C to bring the loop E behind the projection F on the lowest link 0 of the coupling-chain, and then swinging the whole shaft forward on the links G, thus bringing the coupling-link over the opposite hook. The loop E or the shaft C may be divided in the centre, or the projections F may be formed on the sides of the link 0, to provide a pivoted connection with the loop E.
Patent GB-190005829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Making Artificial Stone.
Inventor: NAEYER JOSSE FLORIMOND DE
Filed: 1900-03-28
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 5829. Naeyer, J. F. de. March 28. Stone, artificial.-In the manufacture of artificial stone, the sand and lime or cement are mixed dry, small proportions of tarry matter in the form of powder and sulphate and aluminate of soda being added. The powdered material is placed in moulds, which are first treated with boiling water and then with superheated steam at a pressure of 6 or 7 atmospheres. The tarry matter is preferably concentrated gas tar mixed with finely-powdered coal cinders, but asphalt or tar in the form of powder may also be employed. A mixture of quicklime and powdered coal cinders forms a suitable cement for admixture with the sand.
Patent GB-190006316-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coupling for Railway Waggons and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: PARROTT GEORGE
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 6316. Parrott, G. April 4. Couplings, tion-automatic.-Fig. 2 shows an end elevation. The transverse shaft 1 mounted in hooks 3 and slotted brackets 4 carries rods 8 adapted to slide in the arms 6 connected by a cross-piece having a projection 11 engaging with the slotted ends of the levers 12. The coupling- link 5, which is supported by hooks at the ends of the arms 6, is brought into position for engaging or disengaging the hook of an adjacent vehicle, by working the handles of the shaft 1 and levers 12. In a modification, the parts 6, 8 are jointed instead of being mounted telescopically.
Patent GB-190007019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lift or Elevator Apparatus and Safety Devices therefor.
Inventor: FLETCHER JOHN
Filed: 1900-04-14
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 7019. Fletcher, J. Sept. 14, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Safety suspending-apparatus.-Fig. 2 shows a section at right-angles to that shown in Fig. 1. The top of the cage 1 is fitted with a fixed crossbeam 3 and a movable one 5. The lower ends of depending rods 7 pass into fixed boxes 10, and are fitted with rubber springs 12 which are normally compressed by the tension on the hoisting-rope. Should the rope break, however, the springs act to lower the beam 5, and thus, through links 27, bring pivoted dogs 23 into engagement with a double rack-bar 22 to arrest the cage. The lowering of the cross-beam 5 is also assisted by the tension in the balancing cables 17 and 18, which pass around pulleys 19 on the cross-beam 3 before being attached at 20 and 21 to the beam 5. The rack-bar is bolted between two plain sections, which engage with guide-boxes 34 on the cage.
Patent GB-190013089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Slow Combustion Stoves.
Inventor: MARTIN ARTHUR WYNDHAM
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 13,089. Martin, A. W. July 20. Portable slow-combustion stoves.-The stove is of the type described in Specification No. 16,122, A.D. 1893, and is provided with means for feeding fresh fuel and for stirring the fire without removing the cover. A feeding- tube e is passed through the inner and outer shells of the stove, and is provided with a closing-cap f or with a door. The tube may be horizontal or inclined. Near the lower part of the fire-basket h are openings l, in line with one another, the outer one having apivoted cap m.
Patent GB-190015377-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible or Folding Refreshment Stand.
Inventor: MARCH EDWARD
Filed: 1900-08-29
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 15,377. March, E. Aug. 29. Chairs; brackets.-A shelf b is hinged by means of lugs m and l to hollow strips g fixed to the back of a music-hall chair, wall, &c. A guard-rail c is similarly hinged to the upper part of the strips g, and is supported by uprights d pivoted to the shelf band swivelling on the rod c. Springs h, acting on the lugs j, m, hold the shelf in the open or folded positions shown in Figs. 3 and 4.
Patent GB-190015583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Picture Frames for Fitting in Corners.
Inventor: RHODES JOHN STEVENTON
Filed: 1900-09-01
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 15,583. Rhodes, J. S. Sept. 1. Brackets.-A combined picture frame and bracket for fitting across the corner of a room comprises a rectangular frame A hinged or detachably fixed at the bottom to an isosceles or, preferably, equilateral triangular frame B for filling up the bottom space or gap, and at the top to a triangular piece of wood or metal C provided with nail eyes &c. F and serving as a bracket. The mouldings are bevelled &c. to fit flush at the hinges and against the walls. The parts B, C may be used together without the part A.
Patent GB-190020496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Securing Knobs, Handles, Turns and the like to Spindles.
Inventor: PRUCE HENRY CLARKE
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 20,496. Pruce, H. C. Nov. 14. Knobs and handles, attaching.-Relates to means for securing knobs, handles, cupboard-turns, and the like to the spindles of door furniture &c. A series of holes a<1> are drilled in the spindle a, and in the neck of the knob b is formed a three-way passage consisting of a hole b<3>, in line with the holes a<1> in the spindles, and a pair of diverging holes b<5>, b<6>, which run together and register with the holes a<1>. A split or bifurcated pin or peg c is driven through the holes b<3>, a', when the knob is in position, and the ends of the pin, which may be chamfered, pass into the holes b<5>, b<6>, thereby securing the knob to the spindle. In place of the diverging holes b<5>, b<6>, a single oblique hole may be employed, in which case the pin may be solid instead of having a branched end.
Patent GB-190100935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perpetual Calendars
Inventor: JOHNSTON LUDOVIC
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 935. Johnston, L., and Barber, G. C. Jan. 15. Date indicators.- The days of the month which fall to the same day of the week are shown on a plate A, which can be set higher or lower against the fixed day names C, length of the month being corrected by a shutter F or a rotating disc H. The names of the months and the number for the year of the era are shown by plates J, K, which are shifted horizontally. The plates may be replaced by sheets on rollers.