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Patent GB-189712332-A (GB)
Title: Game Board.
Inventor: HEVERLY DAVID FRANKLIN
Filed: 1897-05-18
Granted: 1897-07-10
Abstract: 12,332. Heverly, D. F. May 18. Games played with boards.-A board 1 for playing games is star-shaped, and has a raised border 5 all round except at the four openings 6. At the centre is a circular pocket 2 surrounded by an inclined flange 3, outside which are four hemispherical recesses 4.
Patent GB-189715203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Furnaces for Treating Ores containing Precious Metals and other Ores.
Inventor: ALLEY STEPHEN
Filed: 1897-06-25
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 15,203. Alley, S. June 25. Roasting-furnaces.-Relates to an externallyheated oven for treating ores, especially those containing precious metals. Gas, preferably water gas, is forced into the oven through the rotating shaft G, head H, and stirrers J, so that it issues amongst the ore. The stirrers are so shaped that the ore is moved equally to and from the centre when the head is rotating in one direction, but towards the outside and discharge outlet S when the head rotates in the other direction. In the arrangement shown, the oven and cover are brick-lined, and the head H has an acid-proof covering.
Patent GB-189725374-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Lighting Gas.
Inventor: LYND COLEMAN TUTTLE
Filed: 1897-11-02
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 25,374. Lynd, C. T., and Miller, B. M. Nov. 2. Lighting gas in incandescent and other burners which are enclosed in chimneys or the like. A disc k, having two or more perforations o, is arranged between the ordinary gas cock and the burner B. The lower end of a perforated or pilot tube m is rotatably connected to the disc k, so that the tube m may be turned either over one of the gas orifices o, when the gas ascending the perforated tube m is ignited and lights the burner, or over a n unperforated portion of the disc, when the gas supply to the tube m is cut off and the pilot flame is extinguished.
Patent GB-189802779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Handles of Velocipedes and Parts connected with the said Handles.
Inventor: OSMOND FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-03
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 2779. Osmond, F. J. Feb. 3. Handle-bars for bicycles, tandems, &c. are formed separately and are secured to the steering- post by screwing them into holes formed at an obtuse angle to each other in a longitudinally-split sleeve c carried in a clip a<2> formed on the handlebar stem a, and adapted to clamp the handle-bars and sleeve c in position by tightening the nut and bolt b. By this arrangement, the bars can be adjusted in inclination &c. by rotating them in the sleeve c or by rotating the sleeve c in the clip a<2>.
Patent GB-189824433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Dyeing, Finishing, Sizing, Washing, and similarly Treating Yarn.
Inventor: DAVIES FRANCIS
Filed: 1898-11-19
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 24,433. Davies, F., and Liebmann, A. Nov. 19. Yarns, finishing and dressing.-Relates to that type of machine for dyeing, finishing, sizing, washing, and similarly treating yarn which is described in Specification No. 21,492, A.D. 1896, and in which the yarn is carried by upper and lower sets of stretching-rollers, the latter running in tanks containing the treating-liquid. To enable the liquid in the working tanks C to be changed when desired, these are connected by valved inlet and outlet pipes G and F with a supply tank D, arranged at a lower level, from which the liquid can be raised into the working tanks by means of a pump E. The valve H in each of the outlet pipes has a hollow body to permit of the overflow of liquid and its return to the supply tank. For the purpose of squeezing the yarn under treatment, pressure rollers J are arranged parallel with the top rollers B, Fig. 3, or with the bottom rollers. The pressure rollers are carried in movable frames L, which can be raised and lowered by means of screws N, passing through nuts in bevel-wheels 0, driven through suitable gearing from the shaft S. Both the working and the pressure rollers and their shafts may be made hollow for the circulation of a heating or cooling fluid. Further, the hollow working rollers A, Fig. 6, may be provided with perforations V for circulating gases or liquids through the yarn.
Patent GB-189827401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam-generators.
Inventor: CLAUSS FELIX
Filed: 1898-12-28
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 27,401. Clauss, F. Dec. 28. Instantaneous water-tube boilers.-Relates more especially to low-pressure generators for supplying steam heating-systems for dwellinghouses &c. though the improvements may be adapted to highpressure generators. Though specially adapted for the combustion of gaseous fuel, such generators may be heated by solid fuel. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a jacketed feed-reservoir A surmounts the combustion chamber B, which is surrounded by a coiled pipe b. Water from the reservoir A passes through the pipe b to the generating-coils d, which open into a central steam chamber C. A gas burner k is situated within each of the coils d, but the heating-arrangements may be variously modified. The steam is conveyed by the pipe f to the heating-system ; t is the return pipe. The water in the reservoir A is heated by coils h through which combustion products pass. The base D may form a reservoir for air to support combustion. To adapt the boiler for high pressures, the steam chamber is placed in communication with the space above the water level in the reservoir A. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which the annular jacket A# forms the feed-reservoir, the coiled pipe b being dispensed with. Fig. 5 shows another arrangement, suitable for domestic use, in which the feedwater is contained in two or more upright cylinders A#, from each of which passes a coil encircling the steam chamber C.
Patent GB-189901334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electrically Illuminated Signs or Advertisements.
Inventor: CAMPBELL WILLIAM LATTA
Filed: 1899-01-19
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 1334. Campbell, W. L. Jan. 19 Advertising; signs.-Electric lamps placed in a case behind a translucent front, such as a clock dial, are lighted successively in groups, or singly, by apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 1. The lamps are connected, by wires g<1>, with the spring contacts f, which rest on a rotating non-conducting snail cam a having a conducting-piece c on its surface which is constantly connected with the main circuit by a brush d. The cam, which is preferably rotated by clockwork, is shaped as shown, so that the contacts f will suddenly drop on to the conductor c and as rapidly drop off again ; and, moreover, to prevent sparking, and to produce a blending effect, before one contact leaves the conductor c another comes on. The cam may be replaced by a disc with a rib. The duration of the glow of any of the groups of lamps may be varied by causing the corresponding contact f to serve as a brake on the cam or disc. The lamps may be of different colours.
Patent GB-189903045-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for "Rubbing" or "Spreading" the Warp and Weft Threads in Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: ANDRIESSEN WILHELM GUSTAV
Filed: 1899-02-10
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 3045. Andriessen, W. G. Feb. 10. Looms combined with fabric-finishing apparatus.- Relates to apparatus for rubbing or spreading the warp and weft threads in silk, or part silk, fabrics, either in combination with a loom, or otherwise. The rubbing-knife 13, Fig. 3, is mounted on a carriage 10, which is traversed on a guide-bar 9 beneath the fabric by means of a cord 22 and gearing, as shown in Fig. 1. The knife is set at an angle of 45‹ to the length of the fabric. To prevent the knife from injuring the edge of the fabric, the latter is lifted by means of a projection 31 on a pivoted arm 26, which is automatically raised by a roller 30 on the carriage. In a modification, pivoted quadrants, which are operated by hooks mounted on the guide-bar, are used instead of the bars 26.
Patent GB-189908496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Automatic Delivery of Sliced Sausage and the like.
Inventor: MAACK CARL WILHELM ALBERT
Filed: 1899-04-22
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 8496. Maack, C. W. A., and Kranz, A. H. April 22. Slicing sausages and the like.-Relates to a coinfreed apparatus for slicing, weighing, and delivering sausages &c. A knife l, connecting a pair of eccentrics k, m driven by a motor, slices the sausage a as it is fed over a table c by reciprocating racks n. The slices fall on to a plate r<1>, which rests on a trough f, the pair forming the load pan of a Roberval balance. The plate with the weighed load on it is drawn out by means of a tray s, which passes through the load pan, but does not rest on it. The coin is dropped down a shoot into a pan e<1> at the free end of a detent lever e, and disengages its other end from a ratchet-wheel in the motor. A tumbler y in the coin shoot prevents the coin from falling from the coin pan till a lever x, which is connected by a rod w to the balance, acts to upset the tumbler and lift the detent into engagement.
Patent GB-189916203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowing Machines.
Inventor: WIPPERMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 16,203. Wippermann, W. Aug. 9. Drawings to Specification. Sharpening.-In a mowing - machine having a rotary cutting-disc, a steel block is mounted at the rear of the disc to keep its cutting-edge sharp.
Patent GB-189923216-A (GB)
Title: Improved Switches for Permanent Way and for Conductors on Electric Railways.
Inventor: JOEDICKE HERMANN OTTO
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,216. Joedicke, H. O. Nov. 21. Points and switches; electric railways. - Relates to switches for railways on which run wheels with U-shaped peripheries, and to switches for conductors on electric railways. The arrangement has two movable tongues 5, 6; the switch tongue 5 is pivoted at 5<a>, and the tongue 6 is pivoted at both ends 6<0>, 6<b>, so that it can be displaced by a wheel proceeding in either direction along the rails 1, 3. A switch lever and connection 11 is used to displace the tongue 5 and springs 7, 8, 9 hold the tongues in place. Grooved rails 12 guide the wheels over the points, and a guard rail 10 is also provided. When the switch is used for overhead conductors, slotted guards 16, curved outwardly at their ends, guide. the trolley wheel by engaging its axle y<1>, and a grooved rail 17 engages its flange.
Patent GB-190000889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Indigo Paste.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1900-01-15
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 889. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Jan. 15. Dyes, artificial; dyes from natural products.- An indigo paste, which will not deposit indigo, is prepared by addition to indigo and water of a very small proportion of a thickening-agent, such as bone glue, skin glue, fish glue, silk gum, albumen, casein, starch, dextrin, and the like. It is desirable that the indigo paste should be neutral or alkaline. In an example, 1000 parts of indigo presscake containing 40 per cent. of indigo are gradually stirred into a solution of 2 parts of gum in 500 parts of water. In another example, indigo powder is ground with a solution of gum and caustic soda lye.
Patent GB-190003198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Shutters for Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: HAMILTON EDMUND HARDY
Filed: 1900-02-17
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 3198. Hamilton, E. H. Feb. 17. Shutters; cameras.-Relates to a focal-plane blind shutter capable of being actuated in both directions. In one arrangement, each end of the blind is connected to a spring as shown in section in Fig. 4. The actuating-spring e is set to the required tension by turning the knob d' of the axis d to which the inner end of the actuating- spring is attached. The spring e is wound up previously to an exposure by turning the knob e<3> of the tube e<1>, to which the outer end of the spring e is attached. Just before release, the blind roller c is thrown into engagement with the spring barrel e', by a longitudinal movement causing the pawl c<2> to engage with the ratchet e<2> on the barrel e'. This movement is caused by a hook e<7>, pivoted to the releasing-detent e<5>, which is actuated pneumatically. The roller c turns on ball bearings c'. In another arrangement, one roller is fitted with two oppositely-turning actuating-springs, either of which may be thrown into engagement with the blind roller. The blind is usually mounted in the ordinary way in front of the plate or film, but other arrangements, such as that shown in Fig. 16, may be adopted, the actuating-rollers c being placed immediately behind the lens a<2>. Instead of two singleacting rollers, one double-acting roller may be used in this arrangement. The Provisional Specification describes one arrangement in which the rollers are dispensed with, and spring travellers or lazy-tongs are used.
Patent GB-190008799-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Product, or Artificial Silk, Suitable for the Production of Threads and Films
Inventor: DUQUESNOY JULES
Filed: 1900-05-12
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 8799. Duquesnoy, J. May 12. Yarns and threads.-Artificial silk threads and films are obtained by dissolving nitro-cellulose in a mixture of acetone, acetic acid, and amyl alcohol, squirting the mixture through a suitable aperture or spreading it on a glass plate &c. and wholly or partially denitrating the product by immersing in a suitable reducing-agent, such as hydrosulphurous acid, ammonium sulphohydrate, &c.
Patent GB-190009222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres for Road Vehicles
Inventor: COLLIER ARTHUR THOMAS
Filed: 1900-05-18
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 9222. Collier, A. T. May 18. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Relates to tyres of the type described in Specification No. 23,521, A.D. 1898, in which a pneumatic chamber is combined with an outer solid tyre nr tread. In the form shown in section in Fig. 1, the air tube h is enclosed by a cover which comprises the solid tread a and the side extensions b. The extensions are strengthened by canvas strips c, c<1>, of which the edges near the tread are provided with cord or like cores d, connected together by transverse separated cords or laces f embedded in the tread a. The other edges of the canvas strips enclose wire coils e<1>, in which are placed the attaching-wires e, and an inner canvas strip g may extend from one wire e to the other. In modifications, the cores d may be dispensed with, and the cords f may be cemented to or combined with the strips c, c<1>. In the Provisional Specification, reference is made to Specification No. 26,283, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-190009226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Portable and other Railways
Inventor: ANDREWS WILLIAM TAYLOR
Filed: 1900-05-18
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 9226. Andrews, W. T. May 18. Portable railways; rails; railjoints; rails, securing to sleepers.-Studs or projections are attached to or made in one with the rails on their undersides. They may be pointed so as to be capable of being driven into the sleeper, or may be screwed so as to be secured by nuts 21. Or they may be formed as headed studs 5 or 14, to engage in a correspondinglyformed hole in the sleeper itself or in a plate 10 or 15, which is then turned and locked to the rail by the nuts 8 or spiked &c. to the sleeper or other support. Or the plate may have a keyhole slot, so as to slide instead of turning. At the joints, studs and sockets 2 may also be provided. The under face of the rail may be made concave, to engage a corresponding formation on the sleeper as in Figs. 9 and 10.
Patent GB-190010208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mattresses for Permitting Passage of Fluids.
Inventor: BATIC ANDREAS
Filed: 1900-06-02
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 10,208. Batic, A. June 2. Mattresses; bedsteads.-Telescopic tubes f, one of which may be screwed into the other, allow of the passage of urine through the stuffed mattress into the waterproof sheet i, whence it passes to a receptacle n through a tube m. The mattress has a metal frame c, in four parts pressed apart by springs acting on spigot connections. The bedclothes are secured in place by loops r engaging hooks p elastically connected to the mattress. The stuffing is of hair, seaweed, &c. The covering is of waterproof material made particularly strong on its underside edges, where the mattress rests on the bedstead.
Patent GB-190013739-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stop and Holder for Doors, Gates, Shutters and the like.
Inventor: DAVIS DAVID
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 13,739. Davis, D. July 31. Door holders and like fastenings.-Relates to a combined stop and holder for doors, gates, shutters, casements, &c. A curved piece of metal A, having turned-up ends B, B<1>, is pivoted eccentrically at C. To limit its movement, it is formed with an extension D, having a curved slot E, through which passes the pin F. When the door is closed, the piece A stands in the position No. 1, shown in dotted lines. When the door is opened, its edge strikes the end B, turning the piece A. into the position No. 2, in which the door is held between the ends B, B<1>.
Patent GB-190102574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress-hooks and Method of Forming same.
Inventor: GILBY HARRIETT CLARKE
Filed: 1901-02-06
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 2574. Gilby, H. C. Feb. 6. Hooks,dress, are formed on either side with one or more additional attachment loops a<2>, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, wire being bent to form first an ordinary loop a', then the hook part A, shown flat, and one or more loops a<2>, and finally the other ordinary loop a<1>.
Patent GB-190103129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Coffee and the Production of Coffee Substitutes.
Inventor: MAXIM HIRAM STEVENS
Filed: 1901-02-13
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 3129. Maxim, Sir H. S. Feb. 13. Coffee ; coffee substitutes.- Relates to a process and apparatus for roasting coffee &c. and the preparation of coffee substitutes. Fig. 3 shows a longitudinal section of the principal part of the apparatus. The chambers A, B are secured together as shown, and are mounted so that, during the heating process &c., they can be rotated on their long axis when connected to suitable driving-gear, and that, when disconnected from the driving-gear, they can be turned on trunnions till the chamber A is vertically over the chamber B. The chamber A may also be connected to a condenser by means of a pipe provided with a valve and a pressure gauge. The substance to serve as a coffee substitute, such as wheat, rice, barley, or rye, is first heated in a chamber, such as A, by means of gas jets placed underneath, until about two-thirds of the contained water is expelled. The valve is then closed, until the pressure rises to 250-300 lb. per sq. in., when heating is stopped, and the steam rapidly blown off. The chamber A is provided with oppositely-directed screw threads A<1>, A<2>, to keep the grain in movement longitudinally during the rotation. The roasted grain is placed in the perforated receptacle B<1> in the chamber B. Coffee is heated in the chamber A, the opening b' being closed by the valve E, and the steam allowed to escape until it is found to be accompanied by uncondensible gases. The valve is then closed, and heating continued until the pressure rises to a certain point. Heating is then stopped, the valve E is opened, and the apparatus turned on its trunnions till the contents of the chamber A are discharged into the outer compartment B' of the chamber B. The valve E is then closed, and the chamber B is disconnected from the chamber A and set aside to cool ; afterwards it is rapidly heated again to about 250‹ C., and allowed to cool. In place of using wheat or other grain, coffee berries, from which the aromatic matters have been expelled by roasting as described above, may be placed in the chamber B. In some cases, a small quantity of alcohol is added to the coffee, to assist in obtaining the necessary pressure in the chamber A. Means are provided for producing a vacuum in the chamber B, or for maintaining a current of air through the apparatus when required. The Provisional Specification also states that the water of condensation may be allowed to escape from the condenser into a vessel so arranged that, when a certain amount has been collected, suitable mechanism is operated to automatically close the valve, to turn off the gas, and to tilt the chambers A, B into the vertical position.
Patent GB-190108070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Attachment of Flyers to their Spindles.
Inventor: RINTOUL WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 8070. Rintoul, W., and Macpherson, A. S. April 19. Spindle apparatus.- For securing the flyer to the spindle, a conical screw thread b, which tapers from the full diameter of the spindle, is formed on the end thereof, and the flyer socket d is tapered and threaded in a corresponding manner. When the screw thread on the spindle becomes worn, it may be renewed by being cut a little deeper and a little further down on the spindle blade.
Patent GB-190108909-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Automatically Releasing the Shutter of a Photographic Camera.
Inventor: WEISS CARL
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 8909. Weiss, C. April 30 Shutters.-To enable the photographer to take his own portrait, the shutter is released by an arrangement by which the time which elapses between the releasing of the operating-mechanism and the actuation of the shutter may be varied, as also the duration of a time exposure. On a dial disc b, actuated by clockwork, are adjustably mounted two hands d, f, one or other of which trips the key o to effect or terminate the exposure. For instantaneous exposure, the hand f alone is used, while for time exposures the hand f opens the shutter, and the hand d closes it. A modification is described adapted for operating a push, when the shutter is actuated by this instead of by a key.
Patent GB-190111005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid-pressure Power Transmitters
Inventor: BENSON ANDREW
Filed: 1901-05-28
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 11,005. Benson, A., and Price, J. P. May 28. Revolving-cylinder type.-Relates to means for coupling two coaxial shafts so that they may run at different speeds. The driving-shaft 1 has secured to it a chamber 7, from which radiate cylinders 18. The driven shaft 2, which may be geared by a chain-wheel 3 to the wheel of a vehicle, is formed with a crank 9 coupled by links 10 to pistons 14 fitted in the cylinders. At the outer end of each cylinder is a port 23 fitted with a valve 24, the stem of which extends inwards tangentially to the shaft and is provided with an arm to engage in the groove 26 of the sleeve 25. The sleeve may be moved endways by a handlever, to open or close all the valves simultaneously. When the valves are fully open, the pistons are able to move to and fro in the cylinder without resistance and the shaft 2 remains at rest. As the valves are closed, in consequence of the compression of the air under two of the pistons and its exhaustion under the others, the resistance increases and the shaft 2 is carried round at a speed which may be controlled by the closing of the valves.
Patent GB-190115264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weaving Shuttles for use in the Manufacture of Fabrics with Horse Hair Weft.
Inventor: GROSSLAUB BRUNO
Filed: 1901-07-27
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 15,264. Grosslaub, B., and Grosslaub, P. July 27. Shuttleless looms; weft carriers; weft, supplying; pickers.-A "shuttle" for use in weaving fabrics with horse-hair weft is provided at each end with a fixed hook c, adapted to strike against a bundle e of horse-hair, and to pick therefrom one or more hairs for insertion in the shed. The hooks are normally covered by spring-controlled sleeves d, which yield when the shuttle strikes the horse-hair, but move outwards, to clamp the hair or hairs seized by the hook, when the shuttle recedes. The sleeves are connected by means of a lever h and links g, so that the hair or hairs drawn through the shed by one hook are released simultaneously with the seizure of a hair or hairs by the other hook. A fork-shaped driver is employed for propelling the shuttle through the shed.