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Patent GB-189708405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Stoves for Cooking and other Purposes.
Inventor: PRINGLE ROBERT
Filed: 1897-04-01
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 8405. Pringle, R. April 1. Gas cooking - stoves. - Relates t o stoves of the type described in Specification No. 11,430, A.D. 1895. In the base of the stove slides a drip-pan P. The products of combustion from the burners i pass up a series of fireclay tubes G arranged in a chamber round the lower roasting chamber B, and enter the upper chamber B' which has a grid bottom K. One of the tubes G surrounds a gas-regenerating chamber. Air reaches the burners from openings h<2>, passing over the baffles h<3> and under the baffles h<5>. The hot air from the chamber B<1> passes through the slide valve l, and enters the oven C at the top. Apertures are provided in the top plate of the oven, over which cooking-utensils may be placed. The doors E, F have mica windows e, f, and they, as well as the oven casing, are lagged with non-conducting composition.
Patent GB-189713804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Velocipedes.
Inventor: BUNKE HERMANN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1897-06-04
Granted: 1897-07-17
Abstract: 13,804. Bunke, H. C. June 4. Body motion, propelling by.-Relates to a tricycle &c. for invalids, propelled by the oscillation of a rocking seat. A chair b is suspended in the frame a, and the oscillatory motion of the chair is transmitted by suitable levers to the connecting-rod c and crank d, whereby the chainwheel e is made to revolve and drive the velocipede in the ordinary manner. A hand-lever f is employed to steer the tricycle, being pivoted to the frame and adapted to operate the rod g which is connected to a lever i, fixed to the steering-fork bead,
Patent GB-189716338-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Medicinal and Nutritive Compound or Preparation.
Inventor: WADHAM ELLEN
Filed: 1897-07-10
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 16,338. Wadham, E. July 10. Biscuits.-To enable cod-liver oil to be taken without its presence being detected, it is incorporated with certain food-forming, seasoning or flavouring, and preservative substances ; the product is cut or moulded into the form of biscuits, coated with an oil-retaining substance, and baked. In one composition, the oil is mixed with suitable quantities of baked flour, roasted and ground cocoa nibs, cinnamon, caraway, ginger, mixed spices, essence of almonds, vanilla, benzoic acid, sugar, almonds, lemon juice, and eggs. Some of the flour may be replaced by ground malt grain. Extract of kola and takka diastase may be substituted for the cocoa nibs and malt.
Patent GB-189716491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pneumatic Tyres and other Air-inflated Articles.
Inventor: WAPSHARE RICHARD
Filed: 1897-07-12
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 16,491. Wapshare, R. July 12. Air mattresses and cushions.-Means are described for closing punctures in air cushions, mattresses, or similar air-inflated articles, and shown applied to a pneumatic tyre. Within the air tube B is originally inserted some loose fibrous material C, and after puncture some adhesive solution is introduced at or near the puncture. The air tube is then pressed down upon the fibrous material, Fig. 3, whereby the adhesive material forms a matted patch within the tube and then closes the puncture.
Patent GB-189716736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Carbboard Boxes.
Inventor: LEDUC GUSTAVE ANTOINE
Filed: 1897-07-14
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 16,736. Leduc, G. A. July 14. Folding-boxes of cardboard have the ends formed by inner flaps A, A' and outer flaps B, B', the flap B being tongue-shaped to pass through a slit in the flap B<1>, or through slits in the flaps B<1>, A, A'. This construction is designed to strengthen the ends. In modifications, the flap B has several tongues, some of which may be at right angles to the others.
Patent GB-189718522-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combination Appliance to Hang Upon the Bars of Fire Places.
Inventor: CAM GEORGE MICHAEL
Filed: 1897-08-10
Granted: 1897-09-18
Abstract: 18,522. Cam, G. M., and Cam, M. Aug. 10. Fuel-economizers ; trivets.-Hooks H united by a bar K support the appliance on one of the grate bars of a stove or range. Two plates F having diagonal slots S through which the bar K passes, and a series of connecting-bars B, complete the apparatus. The ends of the side plates are turned over at R to act as stops when the trivet is in the horizontal position ; by turning the side plates into the vertical position, the bars B coming between the fire bars serve to prevent loss of small coal. Flat irons may at the same time be supported upon the bar K.
Patent GB-189724829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Mechanism applicable to Gas, Electricity, and like Meters.
Inventor: SIMPSON STEPHEN
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 24,829. Simpson, S. Oct. 26. Gas meters; liquid meters; electricity, supplying, in general.-Relates to the actuation and the price-changing arrangements. In one arrangement, after prepayment a segmental wheel E<3> is turned by a handle and drives a complete wheel D in gear with it. Segmental wheels of various arcs can be put on the handle shaft laterally, or the set of wheels can be replaced by a pair of overlapping sectors, Fig. 8. In another arrangement, a cam on the handle shaft reciprocates a slide whence a variable ratchet feed is operated by a connecting-rod. Coin action.-Normally the handle is prevented from being turned because a detent G<1> engages in a notch F<1> in a disc F on the handle shaft, but when a coin has been put into a radial pocket E<2> in a drum E it lifts the detent as the handle is turned through the small play allowed by the notch. In the second arrangement, the slide contains the coin. Fraud, preventing.-A cam F<2> in the periphery of the disc holds the detent in the notch F<1> when the pocket registers with the insertion slot e.
Patent GB-189726903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Devices for Buttons and the like.
Inventor: PLATON JOHN ERIK
Filed: 1897-11-17
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 26,903. Platon, J. E. Nov. 17. Drawings to Specification. Suspenders for articles of dress.-Suspenders for coats are formed of a piece of chain secured by screw-pointed staples provided with ball nuts.
Patent GB-189809187-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Mud Guard for the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: HEATON ARTHUR FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 9187. Heaton, A. F. April 20. Mud guards.-The guard 2 is riveted to the crossed supporting rods or wires 3, which are stepped in the block 7 which fits over the axle 8 and is secured thereto by a set-screw 9. In a modification, the rods 3 are arranged radially. For rotating axles the block 7 is secured to a sleeve, and the guard is prevented from turning by a stud 13 secured to the body of the vehicle.
Patent GB-189810601-A (GB)
Title: A Telescopic Plunger for Pumps of Steam Boilers and the like, which enables Hand Power to be Substituted for Steam without Disconnecting the Engine.
Inventor: MOORE PIERCE JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-09
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 10,601. Moore, P. J. May 9. Feed-pumps.-An improved means is described of working such pumps by hand when the engine is still. The plunger b is hollow, and is detachably connected to the rod c secured to the engine crosshead, by a cottar d held in place by a spring e. The hand gear used, when the cottar is withdrawn and the rod c in its highest position, consists of a lever pivoted as shown, the short arm of which engages with flanges b<2> on the plunger.
Patent GB-189813408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ash Curbs to Fire Places and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: ADDICOTT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1898-06-16
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 13,408. Addicott, B., and Holland, G. June 16. Ashpans and ash-guards.-An ash curb is formed from a sheet A of copper, brass, &c., which is stamped, rolled, bent or otherwise formed into a zig-zag shape with the angles a', a<2> running vertically. Each angle a<2> is slit a short distance down, and the top parts a', a<5> are bent over until they meet so as to form a cover. A stiffening-bar B may be provided, in which case knobs C and studs D with screws and nuts are employed to bolt the bar to the curb. Portions of the metal may be cut away about the slit, where the pointed tops are required to be steeper than in the form described above. In a modification, the sheet is bent so as to allow the V portions to alternate with plain portions.
Patent GB-189814509-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combination of Fabrics.
Inventor: MCEWAN JAMES HEADRIDGE
Filed: 1898-07-01
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 14,509. McEwan, J. H., and Hinchcliffe, J. R. July 1. Drawings to Specification. Compound fabrics.-Dress fabrics &c. with a moirÚ or watered effect are produced by covering a foundation cloth, having fine parallel black or coloured lines printed thereon, with a gauzy fabric, such as grenadine or muslin. The foundation may be of cotton of a light shade printed with dark lines, and the gauze of a dark cotton warp and worsted weft. A pattern may also be printed or woven upon the foundation fabric.
Patent GB-189818041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Reproduction from Type-forms, Copper, Steel, Process and other Plates, and the Formation of Cylinders and other Embossed or Engraven Metallic Articles.
Inventor: MANNING JOHN
Filed: 1898-08-22
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 18,041. Manning, J., and Manley, G. Aug. 22. Electrotype.-Relates to the reproduction, by an electrotyping process, of printing or embossing surfaces from type formes and copper, steel, process, and other plates. An impression of the face of the forme or steel, copper, or other plate is obtained, by means of a press, upon a sheet of lead or other foil backed with vulcanized india-rubber, cloth, or other soft material. After the impression has been obtained, the backing is removed from the foil, and an even coating of wax or a sheet of paper covered with wax is applied to the back of the metal foil. The foil, with its coating of wax, is placed in an electrolytic bath, and is finally removed from the resulting electrotype, which is backed with metal in the usual way. When it is required to produce a printing-cylinder, the impressed sheet of metal foil is mounted upon a suitable roller, and after being backed with wax and removed is placed in the electrolytic cell.
Patent GB-189819234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Linotype Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 19,234. Lock, W. H., Dolby, F. C., and Tattersall, W. Sept. 9. Linotype machines. - Relates to improvements in linotype machines, more especially applicable to the Mergenthaler machine described in Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890. The invention comprises improvements in the space-bar releasing - mechanism and in the cam mechanism for operating the matrix escapements. Fig. 1 shows the spacebars Z hanging by their shoulders z<2> from the inclined rails k<18>. The operation of the spacing-key raises the rod k<12> and sectors k<19>, the notches k<20> in which receive the shoulders of the leading space-bar and lift its lower end over the shoulder k<7>. On the return movement of the sector, the space-bar is free to fall down the delivery shoot k. To enable the mechanism to act with spacebars having shoulders thicker than those for which the notches k<20> were designed, the sector is arranged to turn on an eccentrically-pivoted axle, the position of which is determined by the arm k<31> and engaging-devices k<33>. Fig. 3 shows the vertical rod E<4> of one of the key levers, and the rod E which actuates the escapement of the corresponding magazine-channel. The nose E<20> of the dog E<3> holds up the lever E<1> and the curved nose E<29> similarly acts as a detent for the stud E<30> on the heavier side of the cam E<6>. On the depression of the key lever, the rod E<4> rises, and the dog E<3> releases both the lever E<1> and stud E<30> as shown in Fig. 4. The continuously-moving cylinder e<1> now gears frictionally with the cam, which is toothed at E<31>, and in turning it causes the lever E<1> to lift the rod E sufficiently to actuate the escapement. Before the stud E<30> and lever E<1> have reached the positions shown in Fig. 3, the dog E<3> returns to its normal position in readiness to retain them, the cam thus making one complete revolution for each depression of the key lever. Reference is made to Specifications Nos. 24,603 and 24,605, A.D. 1894.
Patent GB-189821821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Metal Caps.
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 21,821. Crown Cork Co., [Painter, W.]. Oct. 17. Corrugating; drawing.-Relates to apparatus for making corrugated metal caps. of the kind described in Specification No. 2031, A.D. 1892, for use in sealing bottles, and consists in employing a plain cylindrical male die in conjunction with a corrugated female die, instead of having both dies corrugated. The blank is cut out by the follower C and the cutting-ring A, and its edge or flange is held between the follower and the top of the female die B, while the male die D descends and draws out the cap E into the corrugations B<1> in the female die.
Patent GB-189822469-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Compressor for use on Letter Files and the like.
Inventor: SCHAFER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 22,469. Schafer, F. W. Oct. 25. Filing papers.-Relates to a compressor to be placed on top of the papers. The metal plate A carries a sheet of stout paper A', and is perforated with holes B for the filing-wires. The cam piece D is provided with handles F, G, and slides beneath the piece C, upon which it bears by means of a projection D<2>. The filing-wires are passed through the holes B, and, on moving the cam-piece D to the left, they are gripped in position by the inclined surfaces D<1>.
Patent GB-189822713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinematographic Apparatus.
Inventor: MORTIER PAUL
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 22,713. Mortier, P. June 2, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Kinematographic apparatus.-Apparatus of the nature of a praxinoscope for producing and reproducing animated pictures is shown in partial sectional plan in Fig. 1<a>, Fig. 11 representing the arrangement for carrying off the film from the winding drum. The transparent film, in a sensitized condition or covered with pictures, is passed over the lantern-wheel drum C, which encloses a circumferentially-arranged series of total reflecting- prisms in such a way that the images, when present on the film, can be reflected by the plate X' and passed through an objective Z' to the screen X. By doubling the apparatus, stereoscopic impressions can be produced. To ensure stationary images, the angular velocity of the film, as it passes from the drum C, Fig. 11, is reduced by guiding it through the open frame P, which, pivoted at X<3>, is adjusted by the set-screw L working in a slot.
Patent GB-189822814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inner Tubes for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: STEWARD WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-10-31
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 22,814. Steward, W. A. Oct. 31. Tyres, pneumatic. - The ordinary air tube is replaced by a length of rubber or similar tubing having closed ends, which may be either connected together or left free.
Patent GB-189901609-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Furnace Fire Bar and Feed Water Heater for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WILLIAMS LEWIS
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 1609. Williams, L. Jan. 24. - Firebars.-The fire bars of a steam-boiler furnace are made hollow, being preferably of the form shown in cross-section, and the feedwater is circulated through them so as to become heated. The various bars forming the grate are preferably connected together at their ends at E, by U tubes, so as to form a continuous channel. The flanges C are cut away at intervals along their meeting edges. Sediment may be withdrawn at H.
Patent GB-189907337-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Automatically Locking the Doors of Railway Carriages and the like whilst in Motion.
Inventor: BEHNISCH ANTON
Filed: 1899-04-07
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 7337. Behnisch, A. April 7. Doors, locking automatically or simultaneously.- Relates to apparatus which locks all the carriage doors as a train starts, and unlocks them as the train stops. The bolts e<2> are pivoted at e<3>, and have slotted arms e<1> engaging pins on a rod e which is connected by a bent lever d to the rod c<2> of the actuating-piston c<1>. When the train is at rest, air passes from a passage a<4>, connected to the small reservoir of a Westinghouse, Carpenter, or other air brake, through a port x in the piston b<1>, through a pipe a', and past a non-return valve f to the upper side of the piston a. When the train starts, a cam E on the axle L lifts the piston a, and the air above it is compressed and, acting on the piston b<2>, closes the passage a<2>, allowing air to escape through ports x<1>, x, and a<6>, and opens the passages a<7>, a<8> covered by the spring-pressed piston b<3>. Compressed air now enters by the passage a<0>, which communicates with the main pipe of the brake, and passes through the ways a<3>, a<7>, a<8> to the underside of the piston a, and, passing through a port b<5>, lifts the piston c' and locks the doors. When the brakes are applied to stop the train, air escapes from the under sides of the pistons a and c<1> to the main pipe through an escape valve g and the way a<6>; as the piston a now falls, the pressure above it is reduced and the pistons b<1>, b<2>, b<3> fall, thereby opening the pipe a<2> so that air passes to the upper side of the piston a, and, passing through a port b<4>, depresses the piston c' and unlocks the doors.
Patent GB-189910966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stamp Cancelling and Post Marking Machines.
Inventor: DOREMUS WILLARD DELMONT
Filed: 1899-05-25
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 10,966. Doremus, W. D. May 25. Postmarking-machines. - The letters &c. to be marked are fed from a compartment B through a passage d<1> and past a movable curved plate c by means of a hand-wheel D covered with leather, cloth, rubber, or other suitable material. The plate c is pivoted at f to a link G which is pivoted to lugs F projecting from a fixed partition wall C', and upon the ends of the plate c are mounted rollers J, G, which bear against the wheel D. A spring G<1> normally forces the plate c towards the wheel D. Near the ends of the plate c are the curved ends c<3>, c<6> of partition walls c<5>, c<2>, which respectively separate the letter-feeding compartment B, and letter-receiving compartment B<2>, from the compartment B<3> containing the wheel D. The plate c has suitable perforations to receive the bent ends of two letter-stops H, I, carried respectively by bell-crank levers H<1>, I<1>, each of which is pivoted at f to the plate c. The levers H<1>, I' are actuated, so as to withdraw the stops at the proper times, by the cam L' and pin L<3> fixed on a disc L carrying the printing-die U. The disc L is carried by a vertical shaft l driven by gearing from the shaft of the hand - wheel D. The printing - die, which may be of any suitable character, is inked by a rotary pad N mounted upon a bar n<3> which is pivoted at n<4> and is adjustable by means of a screw O; the bar n<3> is forced towards the printing-die by a spring o<1>, which extends between a fixed abutment and an adjustable nut o<2> on the screw. The impression roller P, made of rubber or other suitable material, is mounted upon a bar Q pivoted to a cross-bar q, which is pivoted to the base-plate of the machine and is normally forced towards the printing-die by an adjustable spring R. Normally, the bar Q and roller P are held away from the printing-die by a spring q<2>, but, during the passage of a letter beyond the stop H, the bar Q is swung towards the die by means of a looped link Q<3>, arm Q<4>, and lever Q<5>, the free end of which projects across the path of the letters. After the letters &c. have been marked, they pass into the compartment B<2>, which has an adjustable side wall and are stacked by means of a roller which has curved arms and is driven by gearing from the shaft of the wheel D. Preferably, the die U, Fig. 12, is detachable from the disc L, and is provided with a dovetailed projecting rim which fits within a corresponding socket in the disc and is fastened therein by a catch V. The central characters are formed upon plates u fitted in slots cut in a series of discs placed within the die.
Patent GB-189911135-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: WORSNOP CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 11,135. Worsnop, C. H. May 29. Acetylene lamps.-The special preparation of calcium carbide known as acetyloid is placed in the basket or container P, to which is attached a perforated disc N and a wire W for connecting the container to the bell E. The tube B, by which the gas generated ascends to the burner, is formed by perforated partitions into two chambers D, C, which contain respectively calcium carbide for drying the gas and chemicals for abstracting gaseous impurities. Dust is retained by cotton-wool packing in the cap K. When the tap L is closed, or the gas is generated more rapidly than it is consumed, the pressure of the gas increases until the water is driven back from the container P.
Patent GB-189911611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Driving Gear of Paper Making and other Machinery.
Inventor: BERTRAM DAVID NOBLE
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,611. Bertram, D. N., and Milne, S. June 5. Driving - mechanism.-In connection with the driving gear of paper-making and other machinery, mechanism is provided for stopping, starting, and resulting the speed of the various parts. Figs. 1 and 2 show respectively in plan and elevation a portion of the mechanism for effecting this purpose. The cone pulley A' is secured to a shaft A, on which is also mounted the loose pulley A<2>, in diameter slightly smaller than the cone pulley. The fork b is operated longitudinally through its connection with the shaft a, which by a link b<1> is moved in conjunction with the lever b<2>. The latter is mounted upon a shaft c, which is oscillated by a workman as required through a hand-lever working over a quadrant. By means of the quadrant the position of the belt may be determined. In a modification, the spindle a is dispensed with, and two parallel levers b<2>, the upper ends of which are connected by a link, are employed. Upon the link the shifting fork is mounted.
Patent GB-189913562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Boats.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 13,562. Johnson, J. Y., [Carley, H. S.]. June 30. Lifeboats.-Relates to the construction of collapsable and reversible lifeboats. Each consists of a buoyant frame or ring A from which is suspended, by canvas or netting D, a flat bottom E. The ring is composed of an inflated tube surrounded by cork, covered with canvas, and bound with rope. The canvas or netting D has a rope binding d to which are attached rings d' running on metal or rope bands d<2> on the frame or ring. The bottom consists of two layers of canvas enclosing longitudinal and transverse wooden slats. Canvas bands k secured to the rings d<2> form seats. On the outer side of the buoyant ring is a life-line H to which are attached loose lines i having floats i<1> secured to them. From the lower side of the bottom hangs a bag F weighted at f This bag forms a drag, and prevents the capsizing of the boat. Instead of being suspended from the bottom, the bag may be secured to the buoyant ring.