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Patent GB-189726217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Advertising Purposes.
Inventor: WARRICK JOHN
Filed: 1897-11-10
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 26,217. Warrick, J. Nov. 10. Advertising.-Advertisement sheets or boards wound on rollers are caused to move vertically before windows a and horizontally before the windows a<1> in velocipede carriers, road, railway, or tramway vehicles, or in tablets &c. The rollers are intermittently actuated by the movement of the vehicle, or by clockwork &c. through belt or toothed segmental gearing, an automatic reversing- arrangement, consisting of a pinion which is moved into and out of gear with one or other of two parallel segments acting in conjunction with a spring, being also provided by which the movement of the sheets in a reverse direction is produced.
Patent GB-189729694-A (GB)
Title: Device for Instantaneously Changing Slides for Magic and other View or Picture Projecting Lanterns.
Inventor: SUMMERS ALFRED
Filed: 1897-12-15
Granted: 1898-12-15
Abstract: 29,694. Summers, A. Dec. 15. Magic-lanterns. - The slides are fed into the grooved frame B either mechanically or by hand. the lower of the two G, E resting on a catch A in position for exhibition. When the slide has to be changed, the catch is withdrawn by exciting the magnet H<1>, or by pneumatic or other means, and the slide falls into the vacant space F, whence it is removed by a travelling band D or by hand. In passing down it pushes the catch A back into position to stop the next slide G. Modifications are described. Thus, the movement may be horizontal, or a notched rotary disc, with pockets for the slides, may be stopped by a catch similar to A. The mechanical feed of the slides may be effected by means of an endless band with projections, or by a spring pushing the slides over a table, or by a reciprocating catch worked pneumatically or otherwise and driving them along a horizontal guide or carrier &c.
Patent GB-189730385-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Material or Dress Binding for Protecting the Edges of Ladies' Dresses from Wear.
Inventor: PERKINS THOMAS ECKERSLEY
Filed: 1897-12-23
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 30,385. Perkins, T. E. Dec. 23. Bindings.-A binding for protecting the edges of skirts from wear consists of a strip c of braid or tape to which is sewn a strip of velvet or velveteen folded on itself and enclosing a cord b. The strip c may be sewn between the folds of the strip a.
Patent GB-189801372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Velocipedes.
Inventor: ECAUBERT FREDERIC
Filed: 1898-01-18
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 1372. Ecaubert, F. Jan. 18. Pins, joint, for cycle driving -chains are secured in position by spring arms 23 which engage the links as shown.
Patent GB-189807009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Collars.
Inventor: GULLINE HENRY LAWRENCE
Filed: 1898-03-22
Granted: 1898-05-26
Abstract: 7009. Gulline, H. L. March 22. Collars, neck.-The metal rim 1 is made in halves, each having a hollow body portion and a perforated flange 3 projecting tangentially from the body and formed by bending one edge of the metal forming the hollow part over the other edge. A spring hinge a<1> unites the two ends of the sections of the rim at the throat portion. The main part of the collar 6 is laced or riveted to the flange 3.
Patent GB-189809812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piling or Stacking Timber and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: GROVES GEORGE BENJAMIN JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-04-28
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 9812. Groves, G. B. J., and Groves, J. April 28. Cranes; hoists.-The invention is designed for piling timber. A crane-post is secured by clamps d to the projecting ends of planks c. The planks are then raised to the top of the pile by a lifting- rope l, which passes around guide-pulleys p and k. A platform f, pivoted to an adjustable clamp f<1>, is fitted to serve as a support for the planks. By means of a rope n passing around a pulley m, the crane post can be raised as the pile rises.
Patent GB-189822570-A (GB)
Title: A Locomotive Cultivating Implement.
Inventor: BURGESS WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1898-10-27
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 22,570. Burgess, W. J. Oct. 27. Steam cultivation. - A frame A is pivoted at B to an ordinary traction engine, and is carried at its outer end by adjustable wheels C. A spindle D carried in the frame is revolved from the crank shaft G of the engine, and has a bevel - wheel H mounted upon it which engages bevel - wheels J mounted loosely on a shaft J<1>. Attached to the wheels J are drums K which drive the long linked chains L on which are fixed the ploughs, cultivators, harrows, rolls, &c. Adjustable slides are also fixed upon the chains for regulating the depth of the work. The outer ends of the chains are carried by wheels, and arms P serve to keep the chain drums apart and give the chains the proper tension. Braces Q connect the engine and the arms P, and at the junctions with these arms the braces are carried by adjustable wheels R. The engine is caused to travel slowly along the field, and as it proceeds the implements attached to the chains cultivate the land on either side.
Patent GB-189826349-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Retaining a Necktie in Position upon the Collar.
Inventor: GODWIN ALBION EDWARD
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 26,349. Godwin, A. E. Dec. 13. Necktie retainers. - The retainer consists of a strip of resilient metal, preferably thin brass, bent to the form shown, the loop a, b being passed over the under edge of the collar, and the necktie inserted in the loop b, c.
Patent GB-189901925-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Facilitating the Teaching of Drawing, Sketching, and the like.
Inventor: FORREST DANIEL
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1925. Forrest, D. Jan. 27. Drawings to Specification. Blackboards.-Relates to a device for facilitating the teaching of drawing, sketching, and the like. A board, preferably blackened, is studded with small metal pins arranged at convenient distances apart. A string of white or coloured beads is provided, the object being to arrange the string of beads upon the surface of the board so as to form the outline of a flower &c. One end of the string of beads is preferably secured to the board, and the other wound upon a reel and fed through a hollow tube. Another tube is preferably employed for arranging the beads over the pins.
Patent GB-189902320-A (GB)
Title: A Means for Equalizing the Pressures on the Buffers of Rolling Stock, and for Effecting the Coupling of Vehicles through the Agency of the Buffers.
Inventor: SHEFFIELD GEORGE HARRISON
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 2320. Sheffield, G. H., and Twinberrow, J. D. Feb. 2. Draw-gear; buffers; couplings, automatic. - Fig. 1 shows a method of mounting the buffer spring to ensure equal pressure on the buffers. The spring B is carried by a saddle B<2>, which is pivoted at B<1> to the draw-bar D. Fig. 5 shows to a larger scale a combined buffer and coupling. The coupling consists of two hooks F, F<1> pivoted to the buffer head E. When two cars come together, the opposite buffer E' separates the hooks F, F<1> and engages behind them. As the hooks drop into position, their inner ends allow the arms k, k<1> to pass beneath them to retain them in coupled position. The arms k, k<1> are mounted on a sleeve K which is pushed forward by the spring J under the action of a rod G, which is driven inward by the opposite buffer. Uncoupling is effected by rotating the sleeve K. The hooks F, F<1> move in a plane at an angle of 45‹ to the vertical, so that double coupling is effected on each buffer. The buffers and their rods are connected by crossbeams so as to form a rectangular frame which is pivoted at its middle to ensure equal pressure on the buffers.
Patent GB-189904714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Manures.
Inventor: WENCK ALBERT
Filed: 1899-03-03
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 4714. Wenck, A. March 3. Manures.-Relates to the manufacture of a manure from sewage, molasses wash obtained as a residue in the manufacture of sugar, and other waste products containing nitrogen. Bacteria are cultivated in a long series of culture glasses containing solutions of the molasses wash or other waste product, such solutions being alkaline and containing about 3 per cent. of nitrogen. A small quantity of meat pulp may be added to the solutions, and they may be diluted or treated with sulphate of ammonia so as to reduce or increase the amount of nitrogen to the point required. A little earth mould and some carbonate of lime are added to the solutions, which are allowed to stand in a weak light for several weeks. By means of a series of titrations, the solution containing most nitrates is determined, and a large quantity of a solution of a composition similar to that of the original form of this solution is prepared, and the most virulent of the germs previously obtained are added to this new solution, together with lime and water-glass. After the new solution has stood in a warm place for several days, it is mixed with lime, sand, or the like, and dried.
Patent GB-189906828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Propelled Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 6828. Thornycroft, J. E., and Steam Carriage and Waggon Co. March 29. Water - tube boilers.- Fig. 10 shows a form of boiler designed for a steam - propelled road vehicle. The boiler is composed of two annular vessels 9, 10 connected by an annular group of inclined straight water tubes 11, the top and bottom plates 12 of the annular vessels being removable to afford access to the tubes. Fuel is introduced through a door at the top, and a passage 18 may be provided for clearing the grate.
Patent GB-189911091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulleys and Wheels.
Inventor: EVERY RICHARD MOODY
Filed: 1899-05-27
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 11,091. Every, R. M. May 27. Rope railways and tramways.-Relates to pulleys and wheels such as are used in wire rope traction systems. An elastic ring B is interposed between the body of the wheel A and the outer rim 0, which may be of chilled iron. The elastic ring and the rim are held in place against a flange on the body of the wheel by means of a ring E bolted or riveted on.
Patent GB-189911995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Treatment of Sewage or other Liquids.
Inventor: PARE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-09
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 11,995. Pare, W. June 9. Sewage &c. filters, supplying and discharging liquid in.-Relates to apparatus for automatically controlling the flow of liquids to and from filter beds used in the treatment of sewage bacteriologically ; the apparatus may also be used in connection with other chambers, tanks, or vessels. The filter bed a, of ordinary construction, is provided with an outlet pipe b and inlet pipe d, which communicates with a main supply channel c. The valves e, k, of the supply and outlet pipes d, b respectively, are connected to a lever f, which is pivoted at h, and is connected to a float n arranged in a timing-chamber m. A pipe o connects the outlet pipe b and the timing-chamber m, and is provided with a check valve u, tap p, and branch pipe i fitted with a ball valve q. Near the floor of the chamber m is an outlet pipe r fitted with a ball valve s, a vertical branch pipe v, and a check valve t the pipe r is connected to the pipe b. In Fig. 1, the parts are shown in the positions they occupy just after the valve k has been lifted by the action of the float n. The sewage &c. in the chamber m then flows into the pipe b through the pipes v, r, until its level is lowered sufficiently for the opening of the valve s, when the sewage &c. flows away more rapidly and the float n descends so as to cause the valve k to be closed, and the valve e to be opened. The sewage &c. then flows from the pipes b through the pipe o into the chamber m until the level of liquid is sufficiently high to cause the opening of the valve q when the sewage &c. flows in rapidly, and the valve e is closed as a result of the ascent of the float n. The rates of flow from the pipes o, v may be adjusted in any desired way. When a number of filter beds are worked in conjunction, the main supply channel is fitted with weirs or their equivalents to control the flow of the sewage.
Patent GB-189913534-A (GB)
Title: A Novel Aerial System for Advertising, Displaying Announcements, Emblems, and the like.
Inventor: SMITH EDWARD WILSON
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 13,534. Smith, E. W. June 29. Advertising; displaying. - A d - vertisements, announcements, emblems, and the like are displayed on a frame A mounted on a captive balloon or the like F. The advertisements &c. may consist of perforations which are illuminated by electric lamps placed at the rear of the frame, or the lamps &c. may form the advertisements &c., the currents being regulated by a switch which may be operated automatically. The devices may also be on transparencies, and the lamps may be coloured. When displaying certain emblems, the lamps are artistically placed among them.
Patent GB-189919199-A (GB)
Title: Improved Parasol and Umbrella Waist-belt Holder.
Inventor: THORNTON MAUD
Filed: 1899-09-23
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 19,199. Thornton, M. Sept. 23. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel; belts.-Relates to a waistbelt attachment for holding umbrellas and parasols, both when opened and closed. It consists of a metal band b provided at each end with loops b<1>, through which the waistbelt a is passed. Attached to or forming part of the band a are two spring metal clips c, connected together by vertical bars c<2>. A metal strip e<2> serves to open the clips for the insertion of the umbrella stick. The Provisional Specification states that the clips may be made in one with the waistbelt.
Patent GB-189921430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Apparatus for successively presenting to view Photographic or other Pictures or Slides, in Stereoscopes, Optical Lanterns and the like.
Inventor: COLARDEAU LOUIS JOSEPH EMMNAUE
Filed: 1899-10-26
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 21,430. Colardeau, L. J. E., and Richard, J. Oct. 26. Plate boxes.-Relates to apparatus for bring- ing a series of photographs &c. successively, or any one of them separately, into view, for display by a stereoscope or optical lantern, for checking a series, or for selecting a negative for printing. The apparatus is shown as applied to a stereoscope. The views d are placed in compartments in a box c which is fitted into a carriage a sliding on guides b. Below the carriage is a lifting-frame f, having arms e which pass through the bottom of the compartment above it and lift the contained slide in front of the eye-pieces; a spring l normally holds the lifting-frame in its highest position by means of a bell-crank lever i and link h, and the necessary depression, to change the view, is effected by an external handle through the lever y<4> and pin y<5>. The successive feed is caused by an arm q on the frame striking the pin r on a lever s each time the frame is lowered and the arms e are clear of the view, and bringing the pawl s<3> operated by the lever and link s<1>, s<2> against a tooth of the star-wheel t. The exact one-tooth movement is ensured by the pin s<5> and spring roller x. By means of the pinion t<2> and rack u, the carriage is fed forwards the distance of one of its compartments. A guard v, engaging with a pin s<7> on the arm s<6>, prevents any movement of the lever s until the frame and arms are clear of the carriage. To select any particular slide, the frame is depressed, and the star-wheel is turned by moving the pointer t<5> by hand to the required position on an index dial. A tooth t<3> prevents the star-wheel from turning a complete rotation. The door y is connected, by a link and lever y' and lever y<2>, to the frame-depressing mechanism, so that, when it is opened to change the box c, the frame is lowered. A spring hammer a' rings a gong when a projection a<2> comes under a projection on the frame f and the last view is about to be exhibited. Plates m and p, the former carried by the frame f, cut off extraneous light. In a modified form, the movement of the carriage is controlled by a rack escapement-mechanism, and the hand setting-mechanism is a bell-crank lever operated by a graduated pull and push piece.
Patent GB-189922366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Opening of Covered Sheepracks or Similar Receptacles for the Feeding of Animals or Storing of Goods.
Inventor: BELLOW EDWARD ARMSTRONG
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 22,366. Bellow, E. A. Nov. 9. Feeding-appliances for animals.- Relates to means for mounting the covers of sheep racks to facilitate the opening of the same. Angle-iron runners or guiderails F, F on the cover E work in connection with half round metal runners secured to the top rail C of the rack or other receptacle. A hook G secured to the cover E engages the underside of the rail C, and prevents the cover from being opened except by sliding it on its runners. The book G engages a wedge H to keep it securely in position when closed, and a piece of angle-iron I to hold the cover in the position shown in Fig. 2, when open. When closed, a hook K on the cover engages a recess in the top rail C.
Patent GB-189923321-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Appliances for Effecting the Lighting of Incandescent and like Burners of Street and other Gas Lamps.
Inventor: FOULGER GEORGE FREDERICK LOMBE
Filed: 1899-11-22
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 23,321. Foulger, G. F. L., and Glover, J. G. Nov. 22. Torches for lighting incandescent street and other gas lamps. The burner tip g is enclosed in a shield h, which is connected to the oil reservoir b by a flexible wick-tube d. The parts d, hare normally enclosed within the hollow handle a, as shown in Fig. 1, but, when desired, these parts may be projected by means of the rod q and the thumb-piece r beyond the upper end of the handle a, and caused by a weight or otherwise to bend over, as shown in Fig. 2, to facilitate the ignition of the gas. An asbestos pad m attached to the shield h prevents the flap of the lantern from being damaged by careless manipulation of the torch.
Patent GB-189923375-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Razor.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1899-11-23
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,375. Birkbeck, H., [Kampfe, F., Kampfe, R.. and Kampfe, 0.]. Nov. 23. Razors, safety. The blade C lies upon bridges B across a trough-shaped holder A terminal to a handle P and is kept in place by spring ears L on the bridges and by a back spring H pivot d to the holder. A concave comb G with down-bent teeth G<1> is hinged to the trough and rests upon inbent lugs F on the bridges. Other lugs N on the bridges give additional support to the blade and two upbent teeth J of the comb form stops for the edge of the blade. The handle P is adjustably attached to the holder by a slotted plate S and setscrews T. The spring ears which press on the blade may be variously shaped and may be hinged to the bridges as shown in Fig. 22 while having spring ends bearing under them. The backspring may carry a screw applied to the blade. The bridges as well as the comb may be hinged and the latter may be hinged to the former. The comb may have the grooved section shown in the main figures or the triangular section shown in Fig. 23.
Patent GB-190000019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Springs for Gin Traps (Animal Traps formed with Jaws), and in Tools for Use in such Manufacture.
Inventor: SIDEBOTHAM WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-01-01
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 19. Sidebotham, W., and Sidebotham, G. J., [trading as Sidebotham, W. & G.]. Jan. 1. Springs, making.-- An improved spring for gin traps is made from a suitably prepared blank A with a narrowed thickened end a. This end is heated and then necked at b. When cold, a hole is punched at c, and this is enlarged to the required shape, as shown in Fig. 5, by heating the blank and operating on it with a taper punch or drift, Fig. 7. This drift is formed with a small lower end to just enter the hole e c, and swells to the desired size at the dotted line. During the drifting the blank is supported on two arms C, pivoted at d to a base D, and on a bridge-piece E, fixed to the base and lying in slots h in the arms with its upper surface flush with the arms. The arms are normally pressed together by springs F, so that the space e between them admits the small end of the drift, the arms opening out as the drift descends, so that the blank is supported close to the punch during the enlarging operation. The other end of the blank is subsequently curved round as desired.
Patent GB-190005083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Ventilating Mines.
Inventor: KENYON CHARLES POTTER
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5083. Kenyon, C. P. March 17. Fans, screw. The blades 7 of screw fans for mines are attached to radial arms 8, secured at their inner ends by set-screws 17 and distorted at their peripheries by screw bolts 13 in order to decrease their pitch there. A ring 12 engages recesses in the outer face of the blades. The fan is supported in the shaft 26 by beams 25, 27, and a cone 6 prevents eddies near the axle.
Patent GB-190007141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Typewriting and Like Machines.
Inventor: LILEY EDWARD
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7141. Liley, E., and Cullen, W. H. April 17. Type - writers; stereotype-matrix machines.- Relates to the application of pneumatic or fluid pressure to type-writers and like machines, and is described as applied to the Hammond type-writer. The type-segments a, b, Fig. 1, are carried by two concentric sleeves working on a fixed spindle c. The sleeves carry pinions engaging with racks e<2>, f<2>, which form the piston-rods of two pneumatic cylinders e, f. The key levers h are pivoted radially on a circular knife-edge h<1>, and upon the rear ends of the key levers rest levers e<3>, f which actuate the valves e<1>, f<1> of the cylinders e, f. When a key is depressed, a stop-pin h<2> is lifted, and compressed air is immediately afterwards admitted to one of the cylinders. One of the type-segments is thus rotated, and as it swings round towards the impression-point it carries with it the shorter arm d of a loosely-pivoted lever d, d<1>, until the longer arm abuts against the raised pin and brings the segment to rest. The plunger o<3> of a cylinder o' forces the paper against the type, and produces the impression. The valve of the cylinder o' is operated by a rod o, Fig. 3, connected with the carriage-feed escapement-mechanism. The escapement-wheel k<1> is normally engaged by a pawl l on a bell-crank lever l<1> pivoted at l<2>. A universal bail p, Fig. 1, rests on the rear ends of the key levers, and is provided with a rearwardly-extending arm p<2> resting on the horizontal arm of the lever P. The depression of a key therefore effects the depression of that arm, disengages the pawl l from the escapement-wheel, and throws the pivoted pawl m into engagement therewith. The escapement-wheel carries the pawl m with it during its limited movement, and in doing so draws down the rod o and admits air to the cylinder o<2>. The movement of the carriage is effected by air pressure in a long cylinder j<2>, and its return to the right-hand, position is effected by a spring j<4> within the cylinder when the air pressure is cut off and the exhaust opened. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which a single type-segment a is employed, the arm d<1> being rigidly fixed to it. The pinion which actuates the type-segment is carried on a shaft provided with an arm r, which forces the arm d<1> against the uplifted stop-pin h<2>, and in its further movement compresses the spring r<1> and opens the valve of a cylinder o', so as to force the sliding type-bar s<1> against the paper. The cylinders in the machine may be replaced by bellows, or by the use of hydraulic cylinders strong pressure may be applied to the printing-plunger for the purpose of producing impressions in matrix material for stereotypes.