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Patent GB-189814454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-06-30
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 14,454. Boult, A. J., [Delin, G.]. June 30. Incandescent gas lamps.-Gas issuing from the channel B passes through the orifice C in the curved plate D, forming the bottom of the mixing- chamber E, to which air is supplied through ports F controlled by a rotatable p e r f o - rated sleeve G. Metallic nettings or perforated plates H, H<1> are fitted to the chamber E, and a hood J is placed between the bottom of the mantle and the top of the burner. The crosssectional area of the orifice C is greater than that of the channel B.
Patent GB-189818560-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Use in connection with Blind Cords and the like.
Inventor: ELLIOTT ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 18,560. Elliott, A. J. Aug. 30. Window blinds.- Rack pulleys. The endless cord p passes round a hook c<1> engaging a rubber loop c enclosed in a metal case a. A hook k d<1> engages the other end of the loop c, and is fixed to the window frame.
Patent GB-189819354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements for Luggage and other Trolleys for Railway Platforms and other purposes.
Inventor: FISHER WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1898-09-12
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 19,354. Fisher, W. T., and Smith, W. Sept. 12. Hand-trucks.-Relates to brakes and wheellocking devices for railway platform and other trolleys. Various modifications are described, in all of which, however, the weight of the handle applies the brakes. When the handle H, Fig. 2, is lowered or dropped, it turns the shaft C, and applies the blocks F to the wheels K. In the same way, by pushing the handle back, the blocks D are applied to the wheels. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which one of the projections E, G engages one of the notches M when the handle is pushed back or lowered respectively, or the wedge-shaped arms E, G, Fig. 12, may act on the inclined surface S and cause the disc R to brake the wheel K.
Patent GB-189821262-A (GB)
Title: A New Receptacle or Apparatus for Containing or Storing Copper or other Coins.
Inventor: HALLIWELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-10
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 21,262. Halliwell, W. Oct. 10. Money boxes.- Relates to cylindrical cases with screws or bayonet-jointed caps; each may have a longitudinal inspection slot.
Patent GB-189823108-A (GB)
Title: Improved Valve Gear for Steam, Air, or Water Engines.
Inventor: DELUCE SAMUEL ALFRED NELSON
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 23,108. Deluce, S. A. N. Nov. 3 Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.-Consists of fluid-actuated valve gear for steam, air, or water motors, and is specially designed for steam pumping-engines. Both ends of the cylinder, in which the doubleended valve-actuating piston works, are constantly supplied with steam through small holes, and are alternately connected to the exhaust through larger passages, in order to move the valve, by means of a disc valve oscillated from the engine.
Patent GB-189825220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators for Axle Bearings.
Inventor: BICK NICOLAUS
Filed: 1898-11-29
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 25,220. Bick, N. Nov. 29. Axle-boxes, lubricating.-Relates to means for lubricating the axle-boxes of wagons, trucks, &c. The axle-box is formed with an annular chamber to contain lubricant which is carried to the journal by the ring r. The ring works in a slot in the centre of the axle-box, and is guided by the arms i, l, Fig. 2. The ring is made in two parts, as shown in Fig. 4, and is inserted through the hole n, which is afterwards closed.
Patent GB-189901703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air and Gas Compressors.
Inventor: BEVER AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 1703. Bever, A. Jan. 25. Compressing.-The delivery valves of air-compressors are of the oscillating type ; they are opened by pistons in auxiliary cylinders D acted upon by the difference in pressure in the cylinder end and the air reservoir, and are closed by projections G on the discs B engaging their levers F. The discs B are worked positively from the source of power.
Patent GB-189901897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Bars for Mechanical Stokers.
Inventor: VICARS JOHN
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 1897. Vicars, J., Vicars, T., and Vicars, J. Jan. 27. Firebars.-To enable thin bars to be used, without liability to distortion by heat, in mechanical stokers wherein the bars have a reciprocating movement, the webs are formed with transverse perforations of circular or other form as shown, and lugs are provided on one side of each bar to maintain the proper air space.
Patent GB-189902263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Cut Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: MOSER MAX
Filed: 1899-02-01
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 2263. Moser, M., and Sagnier, E. Feb. 1. Looms, pile forming and cutting in.-Warp pile is formed upon short longitudinal wires D on a bar U by shifting the selected warp threads laterally over them by a comb F operated by a wedge S, the required lateral and vertical movements being imparted to the comb by levers X, Y and connections from eccentrics, cams, or tappets. The' pile loops are cut by fixed or rotary knives U on the wires D.
Patent GB-189902482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means or apparatus for Recording and Repeating and Re-transmitting Morse characters for use with Telegraphic Instruments.
Inventor: STEVENS CHARLES
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 2482. Stevens, C., Vyle, C. C., and Milner, W. Feb. 3. Perforating - machines for telegraph tapes. - Relates to telegraphic receiving - apparatus in which the recording-lever controls a punch so that the message is recorded as a perforated strip, which in turn can be used to operate a sounder or can be used to re-transmit the message on to another line. Fig. 1 shows the receiver excepting the magnet. d is the strip, and c the punch, the upper end of which is notched at c<4> to receive the end o<4> of a rapidly and continuously reciprocating rod a. The notch c<4> allows the full travel of the end a<4>, but has projected into it a rod i by means of the recording-lever h<1> whenever a signal is received. The rod a is driven by a motor which also produces the paper feed. A lever j is connected by a link j<1> to the frame carrying the rod a for throwing it out of action. The re-transmitter is provided with a double bell-crank lever to ensure certainty of action. The sounder may be mounted on the back of the case containing the local battery.
Patent GB-189902610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Insulating Material for Electric Cables.
Inventor: HEYL-DIA GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 2610. Heyl-Dia, G. E. Feb. 6. Grant of Patent refused. Electric insulating paper; weighting pulp.-Paper for insulating electric conductors is formed from a pulp containing non-hygroscopic oil or other liquid insulator, containing resin or pitch. Chalk, talc. or other similar material may be added to the pulp, together with or in place of the insulating- liquid.
Patent GB-189908112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coupling Apparatus for Railway Rolling Stock.
Inventor: MARSOVSZKY EMERICH VON
Filed: 1899-04-18
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 8112. Marsovszky, E. von. April 18. Couplings, automatic and non-automatic.-In order that an automatic coupling may be used in conjunction with an ordinary screw coupling, the draw-hook A is arranged so that it may be moved or turned out of the way on any one or more of its three co-ordinate axes. Fig. 1 shows the head a of the hook swivelled to the draw-bar D. Fig. 8 shows the hook attached to a vertical pivot a<2>, and adapted to be locked in position by a bolt a<1>. Fig. 9 shows the hook provided with a horizontal pivot. In a modification, the hook turns about both a horizontal and a vertical pivot. In a further modification, the hook is connected by a nut and a spring to a disc which slides in a tube attached to the carriage frame and has a rim against which the disc bears when the hook is withdrawn.
Patent GB-189908426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Earthenware or Sanitary Mangers for Horses and Cattle.
Inventor: OATES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-22
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8426. Oates, W. April 22. Stable fittings.- The halter, chain, or cord c, used for securing the horse or animal to the manger a, passes down a tube d in the front of the manger, and is attached to a weight which is free to move within a casing j below the manger. Metal sockets e, g are fixed in recesses in the manger, and guide-rollers h, k are fitted in the socket g and the casing j. Two or more mangers may be moulded or cast in one piece with a hole or passage for the halter in the centre of the front of each manger.
Patent GB-189912246-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Means for the Manufacture of Hollow Articles with a Relief Surface from Cardboard, Millboard and the like.
Inventor: WOLLHEIM HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 12,246. Wollheim, H. June 12. Embossing and stamping.-Hollow articles having relief surfaces, such as dolls' heads, figures of animals, and other bodies, are made from cardboard, millboard, andthe like by a stamping or embossing operation. The piece of cardboard &c. to be used is cut to a suitable shape and size, and is pressed so as to obtain a hollow body roughly similar to a doll's face, or other body to be produced. This partiallypressed piece b is finally stamped to shape by means of a matrix a and block c having a shoulder f which fits closely within a ring e placed over the matrix. After the face portion of a doll's head has been formed, it is secured to a back portion which has been made by a similar process ; complete figures of animals may also be built up in a similar way. The separate pieces may be joined by means of pasted strips of cardboard.
Patent GB-189912280-A (GB)
Title: Temporary Binders.
Inventor: KENDIG BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 12,280. Kendig, B. F., and Coleman, E. June 13. Filing papers.-Relates to a temporary binder, of which Fig. 1 shows a perspective view. The covers 2 are hinged to connecting-pieces 4, which are hinged to a stiff back 3. The arched filing- wires 6, 7 are secured to the connecting-pieces 4 and are carried on the rod 17 which slides in slots 13 in the end pieces 9. By depressing the rod 17, the wires 6, 7 are folded together, and the connecting-pieces 4 are moved into a vertical position. The rod 17 is held in its lowest position by movable spring pieces 16. The springs 19 tend to keep the file in the open position.
Patent GB-189919670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Cooking and Keeping Warm of Food Stuffs for Poultry, Animals, and the like.
Inventor: JENKINSON JOHN HENRY DIXON
Filed: 1899-09-30
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 19,670. Jenkinson, J. H. D. Sept. 30. Steam cooking-apparatus; food-wamers.-Apparatus for cooking or warming rood-stuffs for poultry, game, animals, &c. The material is placed in a vessel, and heated partly by conduction and partly by live steam forced into the food. Fig. 1 shows a suitable arrangement. The food-stuff is placed in a flanged vessel e, which is inserted into a vessel a containing water. The vessel a is covered with a suitable lagging, and a steamtight joint is obtained by means of a ring h of suitable material and by screw or like fastenings h<1>. Pipes g are fixe d to the side of the vessel, and bend downwards so as to enter the food. A lid e<1> covers the whole, and the vessel a is supported so as to be heated by a lamp or the like. The steam may be forced into the food from a separate vessel. Instead of the vessel e being detachable, it may be fixed to the vessel a and the pipes g made detachable.
Patent GB-189924742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Regulating Water Turbines.
Inventor: RUESS FERDINAND
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 24,742. Ruess, F. Dec. 12. Turbines and reaction - wheels.-Relates to the regulation of full and reaction turbines by adjusting the widths of exit of the turbine-wheel passages either by hand or by a float or governor. Fig. 1 shows the application to a parallel-flow turbine. Movable floats 5 are arranged in the passages in proximity to the fixed floats, and follow the forms of the fixed floats at the end where the water enters, and with their movable ends situated at the water exits may be suitably adjusted, so regulating the width of the exits. The working angle of the floats remains constant. The movable floats 5 are pivoted on pins 6, Fig. 5, and have pins 7 on which the adjustment is effected through the medium of the wheel 9 mounted on the shaft 10 and the adjusting-mechanism. In the radial outward-flow turbine shown in Fig. 3, the adjustment is effected by the movable float pins 7 being connected with the double levers 21, the rods 22, and the tube 24 and screw-down wheel 27. A similar arrangement is applicable to inward-flow turbines.
Patent GB-190002760-A (GB)
Title: A Medical or Bed Card Rack.
Inventor: MUSTO JOSEPH ROBERT
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 2760. Musto, J. R. Feb. 12. Stands, card.-Relates to a rack or holder for medical or bed cards to be attached to the rail of a bedstead. A grooved frame A is fixed to a bedstead rail by screwed clamps C. A board E, to which is fixed a clip G, is slipped into the grooves of the frame. A card bearing medical instructions &c. is engaged under the clip.
Patent GB-190004780-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Implement, applicable as a Cultivator or Earthing Up Plough.
Inventor: FISCHER ALEXANDER THEODORE
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 4780. Fischer, A. T., and Lewis, E. C. March 13. Cultivators; ploughs.-Relates to a combined implement adapted for use as a cultivator or as an earthing-up plough. The frame is triangular. and is provided in front with an adjustable wheel 10, and at the rear with adjustable wheels or runners 11, to regulate the depth of work. The handles 6 are secured to a cross-bar near the centre of the frame, and the draught-bar 8 is pivoted to a standard 7 on the same cross-bar, and is guided by a slotted standard 9. Cultivating-tools, such as 12 or 13, and a rake 14 may be secured to the frame for cultivating between rows of growing plants, or shares such as 16, Fig. 3, may be employed for earthing-up plants.
Patent GB-190005028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Reducing Valves.
Inventor: HARDIE ROBERT
Filed: 1900-03-16
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5028. Hardie, R. March 16. Reducing - valves. -A reducing-valve suitable for the reservoir of a compressed - air engine or the like is shown in the Figure. The valve spindle e<1> carries the valve e and a collar f, which is adapted to close e the valve seat opening in case of fracture of the spindle. The spindle carries a cup-shaped piston h, which is open to the inlet a<1> so that the fluid pressure on the valve is balanced. The diaphragm is secured to the lower end of the spindle by means of a washer n, and is subjected to the pressure of the spring q from below and is connected to the reduced pressure side a<2> of the valve by a passagep. A shoulder h' on the piston h works in a recess in the casing, and prevents the valve from opening too far and the diaphragm being strained.
Patent GB-190013974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bonds for Electric Railway Rails and other Conductors.
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 13,974. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Lovejoy, J. R.]. Aug. 3. Electric railways.-The bonds or couplings for conductors, especially for the rails on electric railways, are made integral with material similar to that of the rail &c. to avoid electro-chemical action. Thus the flexible or other copper bar B is welded, brazed, or soldered to tapered steel plugs S, leaving shoulders at U to form an abutment for the tool by which the plugs are driven home into holes in the rails. The plug and the copper may be welded to opposite sides of a brass disc, and other means of attachment to the rails may be used in place of the plugs.
Patent GB-190017768-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Nutritious Food from the Seeds of the Horse-chestnut and for the Extraction of the Bitter Resinous Principle contained therein.
Inventor: FLUEGGE ADOLF
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 17,768. Fl³gge, A. Oct. 6. Resins and resinous compounds. - The bitter resinous principle is extracted from the seeds of the horse-chestnut tree, leaving behind a nutritious food stuff, by slightly roasting the nuts, removing the skins, powdering and macerating, and allowing to soak in spirits of wine, or a mixture of spirits of wine and ether. After standing, the extract is removed and the solvent distilled off, leaving behind the resinous matter.
Patent GB-190018689-A (GB)
Title: Inhaling Mask.
Inventor: GALLEY MAX
Filed: 1900-10-19
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 18,689. Galley, M. Oct. 19. Inhalers.-A mask for protecting the eyes and face from the injurious action of inhalations is formed of celluloid, glass, oil, cloth, paper, rubber, metal foil, &c., and fits over the face as shown, an opening f being provided for the nose and mouth, and, where the material used is not transparent, additional glazed openings e for the eyes. The mask may be suitably lined to cause it to fit the face, and is secured in position by straps g. A trough b is formed on its lower end, to receive any fluid which drips from the nose or collects on the mask.
Patent GB-190102201-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Nut-lock.
Inventor: STINSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 2201. Stinson, W. Feb. 1. Locking nuts. - The engaging faces of the nut D and washer C are formed with ratchet teeth, as shown. The washer has flats, or is shaped so that it may be turned by a spanner &c. The nuts may be used for railway permanent way, railway and road vehicles, bridges, cabinet drawer handles, &c.
Patent GB-190108334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heaters for Brooding Rooms and the like
Inventor: JEFFREY JAMES M
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 8334. Jeffrey, J. M. April 23. Pens and the like; kennels, hutches, and the like.- Relates to apparatus for heating brooding-rooms, pens, or stalls for hogs, poultry, and other animals. The gases from the furnace A are directed above to the boiler C or below to the flue E direct by the hand-regulated damper D. The products then pass to the uptakes G or E', depending on the dampers H and E'. A food cooker B and hotwater boiler C are arranged above the firebox A<1> and the dividing-chamber A<5>. A number of branch heating-flues I rise from the main flue E. These flues are constricted in their upper parts and are fitted with removable caps P for opening or closing them to control the passage of the combustion products. Circulating water pipes J may pass from the boiler C, and the structure may be ventilated by ordinary devices in the roof.
Patent GB-190112167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Exhibition of Advertisements.
Inventor: KERR ALLEN COULTER
Filed: 1901-06-14
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 12,167. Kerr, A. C. June 14. Advertising.- Advertisements carried on a band 10 mounted on rollers 8, 9, are changed when paper is withdrawn from the toilet roll 1, the spindle 2 of which gears, as shown, with the roller 8. The advertisements are observed through a window 11 in the paper-holder. According to the Provisional Specification, the advertisements may be on a roller, or on screens or leaves hinged to a rotary axis, the roller or axis being actuated by contact with the toilet paper as it is withdrawn.
Patent GB-190113684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cans, Canisters and similar Receptacles for Paint, Varnish, Gum and the like, and in Brushes for use in connection therewith.
Inventor: NUTTER HARRY
Filed: 1901-07-05
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 13,684. Nutter, H. July 5. Paint and like cans.- Relates to the construction of cans, canisters, and similar receptacles of glass or like material for paint, varnish, gum, cleansing - compositions, &c. and also to brushes for use with the receptacles. The can a is formed with an annular flange b. The brush bandle c is provided with a flange c<1>, which rests upon the flange b, and is pressed upon it by the cover d resting upon the projecting end of the brush. The Specification describes various modifications affecting the flanges b, c<1> and the method of securing the brush. The flange b may be removable, and either fit within a groove in the receptacle, or be supported on a separate frame standing in the receptacle. The flange b may also be provided with a downwardly-extending conical extension to shield the brush. The flange c' may be formed so as to fit over the top of the receptacle. The brush may be secured in several ways, and may be formed with a socket for holding an extension piece, or may be arranged so that it can be adjusted with relation to the cover through which it is passed.
Patent GB-190114422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Apparatus for the Card Cylinder in Looms Provided with Shuttle Changing Device or Devices.
Inventor: ALBERSMANN HUBERT
Filed: 1901-07-15
Granted: 1901-08-28
Abstract: 14,422. Albersmann, H. July 15. Loom change - box motions; pattern chains.- Relates to means for reversing the direction of motion of the card cylinders in looms provided with change - box mechanism of the Hacking or other type. The reversing-hooks a are pivoted to a stationary bar c, and are connected by a rod d. The oscillating-arm f, carrying the pin-wheel e and card cylinder, is actuated by means of a rod i and cam k, and is retracted by a spring l. A rod m connects the upper hook a to a plate spring n, which rests upon a pattern chain o, having links of various dimensions, as shown in Fig. 4. A starwheel s, mounted on the shaft t of the patternchain cylinder, is laterally movable under the control of the pattern card, so as to be periodically brought into the path of a revolving arm p, which is employed to rotate the star-wheel. By this means the hooks a are held in an inoperative position, or one of them is caused to engage with the pin-wheel e, and effect the rotation of the card cylinder, according to the requirements of the pattern.
Patent GB-190116695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chains
Inventor: HOLMES GEORGE LEWIS
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 16,695. Holmes, G. L. Aug. 20. Lubricating the joints of conveyer, dredger, and other chains. The forked ends D of a link are fitted with hard metal bushes F in which work the ends of the pin C. This is secured in the central part A of the adjoining link. The outer ends of the bushes are formed into chambers for lubricant and are closed by means of screw plugs ; their inner ends project into recesses formed in the part A and are surrounded by packing-rings.
Patent GB-190116928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamps.
Inventor: FAIRLIE THOMAS
Filed: 1901-08-23
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 16,928. Fairlie, T. Aug. 23. Reflectors for use with electric, incandescent gas, and other lights have the usual reflector a supplemented by an outwardly, upwardly, or downwardly projecting reflector b, which is preferably arranged centrally of the lights c.
Patent GB-190122084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Nets used in the Game of Ping Pong.
Inventor: BUTLER JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1901-11-02
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 22,084. Butler, J. H. Nov. 2. Net supports.-A ping-pong net is supported by the posts C, the cord being passed over a groove or pulley at the upper end of the post,and secured by a cleat J on the bracket A. The bracket consists of upper and lower parts A, B, spaced by the bolt or rivet D, and the part which has holes for the post C projects beyond the edge of the table. It is clamped to the table by means of a bent plate E, moved by the screw F. The height of the net is adjusted by means of the holes H<1> and peg H.