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Patent GB-189717555-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for the Cleaning of Bicycle Hubs and the like.
Inventor: COMPTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-07-27
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 17,555. Compton, W. July 27. Cycle wheels, cleaning.-Consists of an apparatus for cleaning bicycle hubs and the like. To the ends of the handle a are pivoted holders b, c, one of which is provided with bristles c<1>, while the other carries cotton waste b<1> or the like. The holders may be held in position by an elastic band or spring.
Patent GB-189721831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Acetylene Gas and to Lamps for Generating and Burning the same.
Filed: 1897-09-23
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 21,831. Lake, H. H., [Wizard Manufacturing Co.]. Sept. 23. Acetylene and like lamps; velocipede lamps.-The carbide chamber is fitted with a cover a which is screwed by a handle a<1>, and is provided with a central conical socket containing a conical plug c, against which a pad b of filtering-material, such as felt, is clamped by a screw cap. The plug c receives a threaded valve casing d, which presses upon a spring washer g for effecting a tight fit, and contains a screw valve f. Upon the casing is fitted a lava gas tip formed with lateral oil holes e for facilitating complete combustion. The combustion chamber is provided with a slot f<1> for the passage of the spindle of the valve f. If the valve spindle does not register where the cover a is screwed on, the plug c is rotated for shifting the valve. In the carbide chamber is placed an absorbent pad m supported by wire netting n, through which the water passes from the regulating-valve h<1>. Upon the pad a block of carbide is pressed by a spring p. Air is admitted to the water chamber by an india-rubber non-return slit valve i. The carbide chamber also communicates with a spring safety-valve l<3>.
Patent GB-189726520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Beer
Inventor: DELORY GUSTAVE
Filed: 1897-11-13
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 26,520. Delory, G. Nov. 13. Brewing.-Indian corn, rice, manioc, or potato starch and other starchy matters are rendered fit for use in brewing by heating them in a drying- oven or malt kiln to a temperature of from 140‹ to 160‹ C. until they assume a slightly yellow shade. The starch matters may first be sprinkled with a lukewarm dilute extract of malt. The starchy matters thus treated are used in brewing, alone or mixed with malt.
Patent GB-189728596-A (GB)
Title: Photographic Developers.
Inventor: HAUFF JULIUS
Filed: 1897-12-03
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 28,596. Hauff, J. Dec. 3. Developing.-Relates to the employment in the development of photographic pictures of the dialkylglycines of p-phenylenediamine, ptoluylenediamine, p-xylylenediamice, alpha-# naphthylenediamine, and alpha-alpha naphthylenediamine. The following is given as a good developing-solution:- 1 gr. of dimethyl-p-amidophenylglycine, 5 grs. of sulphite of sodium, 5 grs. of potash, and 100 grs. of water.
Patent GB-189730266-A (GB)
Title: Motor Car.
Inventor: JOHNSON CHARLES M
Filed: 1897-12-22
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 30,266. Johnson, C. M. Dec. 22. Drawings to Specification. Flywheels; exhaust-silencers and the like.-Comprises the combination in a motor vehicle of an explosive engine, a dynamo, an electromotor, and a storage battery with or without an adjustable resistance, or an adjustable resistance without a storage battery, whereby the explosion engine can be made to run with an approximately constant load. The engine flywheel may form the armature of the dynamo, and the field magnets and armature core may be hollow and packed with iron filings in order to reduce weight and increase the magnetic conductivity. The exhaust from the explosion motor may be deodorized by means of a flame or heated body which is caused to consume any unburnt gases present. This may be effected in an exhaust-silencing chamber.
Patent GB-189800895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Means for Advertising.
Inventor: JOWETT JOHN BLACKBURN
Filed: 1898-01-12
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 895. Jowett, J. B. Jan. 12. Milestones a n d the like.-An indicator ptate B, showing the distance b e t w e e n certain places, is used in combination with an advertisement board A. The letters o r figures on the indicator plate are preferably detachable, and have perforations for attachment to the indicator plate.
Patent GB-189801839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Mercerising Hanks of Yarn.
Inventor: OLDHAM GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-24
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 1839. Oldham, G. W, Jan. 24. Yarns, mercerizing.-The hanks of yarn are stretched over pairs of rollers E, N, of which the first are fixed and the second are carried by a verticallymovable frame K operated by screws O. By means of a travelling carriage &c., the whole machine is immersed into the mercerizing-tank and subsequently into the washing-tanks &c., the hanks while so immersed being turned through the intermittent rotation of the rollers E b y means of ratchet gearing &c. operated by a handle H.
Patent GB-189808540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fountain Pens.
Inventor: BROWN FRANCIS CASHEL
Filed: 1898-04-12
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 8540. Brown, F. C. April 12. Pens and penholders. - Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 7 a cross-section on the line x - x. The nib P is held between the upper and lower feed-bars h<4> and h<6>. Air is admitted to the fount through ducts at the sides of the feed-bar h<4>, and additional air to increase the flow of ink may be admitted through the ducts h<7> at each side of the rib h<8> by drawing in the pen support H by rotating the slotted sleeve S by means of the head s. The guide-block h', connected to the stem h, is preferably made of hard rubber. Two modifications are described, in which the pen support is adjustably carried in a removable nozzle ; in a third modification, the pen support is provided with an adjustable sleeve to permit it to hold nibs of various lengths.
Patent GB-189813827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Varying Devices and Electric Motors for Use therein.
Inventor: BELFIELD REGINALD
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1899-06-21
Abstract: 13,827. Belfield, R., [Hassler, R. H.]. June 21. Drawings to Specification. Electromagnetic gearing.-Relates to alternating- current induction motors, and more particularly to means for varying the number of magnetic poles produced by the primary winding of such a motor. The Provisional Specification describes the use of such motors in an arrangement for varying the speed of a shaft or pulley, consisting of two alternating-current motors, running at different speeds, and so arranged that their resultant speed is either the same or the difference of their individual speeds.
Patent GB-189815882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Kindling and Extinguishing a Light by the Movements of a Door.
Inventor: HUBERT PAUL LASNIER
Filed: 1898-07-20
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 15,882. Hubert, P. L. July 20. Extinguishing gas.-Consists of means for turning a gas light on or off by the movement of a door. On opening the door, the rack a attached thereto turns the mutilated pinion B, opening the valve E, which is held open by the catch i on the lever h engaging with a notch k in the valve stem. On closing the door, the pinion B is rotated in the opposite direction and the valve closed, the pinion being held in the position shown by the pin g thereon engaging with the end of the lever h. In a modification, Fig. 4, on opening the door the rack a as before moves in the direction of the arrow, turning the pinion and, through the pawl n, the ratchet-wheel r connected to the valve. Near the end of this motion the end z of the pawl n is raised by contact with the pawl pin v, by which, when the door is closed, the wheel r is held still. On opening the door for exit, the wheel r is moved in the same direction as before until the rod f passes the dead-centre, when the valve is closed and the wheel r returned to its first position by the spring on the valve stem.
Patent GB-189821186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plain Looms for Weaving Circular Fabrics.
Inventor: BARKER FRED
Filed: 1898-10-08
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,186. Barker, F. Oct. 8. Loom shedding-motions. -Tubular fabrics for pillow slips &c. are woven in a plain loom by employing a modification of a five-shaft roller top motion a, in which only four heald shafts b, c, d, e have mails for operating the warp threads, while the fifth f acts as a balance to the others. The shafts are worked as follows to form the requisite shedding : - 1st pick-b is up, c, d, e down, and f up, as shown; 2nd pick-b, c, d are up, e down, and f down ; 3rd pick-b is down, c up, d, e down, and f up; 4th pick-b, c are up, d down, e up, and f down.
Patent GB-189824761-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Instrument for Facilitating Trigonometrical Admeasurements, and other Calculations.
Inventor: BAYLDON FRANCIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-11-23
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 24,761. Bayldon, F. J., and Armstrong, A. H. Nov. 23. Bearings, instruments for determining; course indicators.-The apparatus is more especially for solving the trigonometric problems involved in determining a ship's bearings and course, the distance abeam it will pass from a given point &c., but it is applicable to other calculations involving the solution of triangles and quadrilaterals, such, for example, as the determination of strains and stresses by graphic statics. The base-board X of the apparatus is marked with a protractor A having a base B, perpendicular C, and two radial pointers D<1>, D<2>. A cross-bar E, parallel to the base, slides in dovetailed guides A<3> and carries a second protractor F upon which may be adjusted a doubleended pointer G. A rule H is linked to the pointer by bars H<1>, H<1>, so as to remain always parallel with it. All the linear scales are graduated alike, and set-screws are provided to lock the bars and pointers in any desired positions. The arrangement described provides four relatively-adjustable elements, and so enables triangles or quadrilaterals to be solved. I, J are clock faces with adjustable hands, and K a scale with adjustable pointers for registering any data required to be remembered.
Patent GB-189902847-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Gas or Oil Motor Engines.
Inventor: NUNN FRANCIS CRUMPTON
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2847. Nunn, F. C., and White, T. H. Feb. 8. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-The charges are exploded in the chamber a between pistons b which, moving in opposite directions, turn shafts carrying flywheels e and pinions f which gear with a wheel g on the shaft h which carries the exhaustvalve cam.
Patent GB-189906886-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved System of Wiring Electrical Installations.
Inventor: BATHURST FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 6886. Bathurst, F. March 30. Conduits; junction boxes.-Bare wires are laid in metal tubes having insulating-linings. The lining is of any elastic and resilient material, and the tubes are preferably joined with running joints. Branches &c. are taken off by means of metal casings, tees, &c. with insulating-linings.
Patent GB-189909134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: MOUTERDE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1900-05-01
Abstract: 9134. Mouterde, F. May 1. Drawings to Specification. Making parts of galvanic batteries.-Relates to a method of making rows of holes in a thin lead plate which is to be wrapped around an electrode of a secondary battery. The plate is passed between two cylindrical rolls, one of which is formed with a number of projections upon it which resemble cog-wheel teeth, and the other is a plain cylinder of papier mÔchÚ. The projections or teeth are arranged in rows, which break joint with each other and form rows of similarlyarranged embossed parts in the lead plate when it is passed between the rolls. The embossed parts are then planed off, so as to form rectangular openings, which are subsequently enlarged into a rhomboidal shape by stretching the plate. Reference is made to Specification No. 3712, A.D. 1896.
Patent GB-189912217-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Producing Printing Faces upon Type and the like, and Type-setting Appliances for use in connection therewith.
Inventor: KNAAK FRANK CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 12,217. Knaak, F. C. F., and Campbell, J. S. June 12. Type ; type, setting; monotype machines; linotype and stereotype-matrix machines.-Relates to a process for forming character-faces on the bodies of single type, linotype blocks, and other typographical surfaces. The matrix, or the typographical body, or both, is heated by an electric current so that a slight pressure of the type face against the die or matrix will effect the impression. The type bodies &c. are preferably formed of an alloy of lead, antimony, and tin, with a small proportion of copper or German silver. The matrices are preferably made of platinum or German silver. Fig. 1 shows a machine for the production and assembly of separate type. A cylindrical magazine B contains channels B<1> for the blank type bodies, and at the foot of each channel is arranged a matrix H<2>, shown more clearly in Fig. 3. The matrix is secured to a copper rod H<3> connected to the negative terminal of an electric circuit, and is supported within a block H<1> of insulating-material. The matrix is adjustable in position by turning the nut H<5>, and a ledge H<6> is provided to receive one end of the type body. The opposite end rests on an insulating- plate K<5>, Fig. 6, in a recess J<5> in a slide K. The positive terminal of the circuit is connected to a copper contact-plate J<6> on the slide J'. The depression of the key G<1> causes the antifriction roller J<8> and slide J<1> to be pushed forward, completing the electric circuit through the type body and matrix and forming a type face on the body. At the same time the bell-crank lever K<4> causes the withdrawal of the slide K, so that, on the release of the key lever, the type falls down the channel D' with the type face uppermost. The channels D<1> are continuous with channels in an annular space E<1> in the periphery of a drum E, the webs between the channels being elastic or cushioned to facilitate the entry of the type. The drum is rotated from the shaft M by means of a worm M' and worm-wheel E<4>, and the type is carried round until it reaches the port F', when it falls into the delivery spout F, which conducts it to an assembly-groove N<4> in the slide N. The slide N is provided with a rack engaging with the pinion N<3>, which is itself driven from the shaft M every time a type passes the contact-making pawl F<3>, which operates an electric clutch on .the said shaft. The slide N advances an "em" distance each time the clutch is operated.
Patent GB-189912322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Bicycle and like Frames.
Inventor: GUBBINS RICHARD RUSSELL
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 12,322. Gubbins, R. R., and Loog, H. June 13. Frames; forks.-Relates to detachable fork ends for bicycles &c. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the fork end D is formed with inclines E, which enter recessed flanges F on the piece A carried by the frame tubes B, C, and is locked in position by a spring bolt M engaging a hole G. A hook-shaped projection may be formed under the piece A to receive a pin carried by the fork end D so as to facilitate the engagement of the parts &c. In a modification, the flanges F are made circular, the forked end being correspondingly shaped and being held in position by a radial screw passing through the flange. One or both of the fork ends may be made detachable.
Patent GB-189913752-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable to Anemometers and other Instruments for Recording their Speed of Rotation.
Inventor: TINGEY WILLIAM HAROLD
Filed: 1899-07-03
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 13,752. Tingey, W. H. July 3. Anemometers.-The spindle a, Fig. 1, is rotated by bevel-gear h, b from the axis g of the rotating cup arms g<1>. The axis a carries a loose vulcanite sleeve c, with projecting weighted arm e and a half band b of platinum. A pin f on the wheel b carries the arm up into a vertical position, after which it falls downwards, and the band b coming in contact with the brushes i, k completes circuit for a short time for a magnet m, Fig. 5, working the feed pawl m<3> of a rack n. This rack carries the pencil o, which is normally raised just above the paper band p<1>. At each minute, the clockwork r completes momentarily the circuit for a relay t and through this for the magnet u which rocks down a frame, not shown, and presses the pen o upon the paper. The magnet v is energized, as soon as the clockwork contact has been broken, and lifts the pawl m<3> and detent pawl q from the rack n, which is then drawn back by a weighted cord n', a pin n' breaking contact for the magnet v. The position of the mark on the paper indicates the number of revolutions of the anemometer during the previous minute. The paper p<1> is led from a storage spool over a feed roller p, driven by the clock, to another spool, weights or springs keeping it under tension.
Patent GB-189918315-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Anemometer with Uniform Scale.
Inventor: ROHKOHL WILLY
Filed: 1899-09-11
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,315. Rohkohl, W., and Schacht, C. Sept. 11. Anemometers. - Relates to the type in which a wing x is deflected by the air current, and consists in forming the casing y so that the gap v between the wing and casing increases with the increasing deflection. By this arrangement uniformity in the graduation of the scale may be obtained.
Patent GB-189921695-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Discharging or Conveying Ashes and the like out of the Stokeholds of Vessels or Ships.
Inventor: STEPHENS HENRY COUSINS
Filed: 1899-10-30
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 21,695. Stephens, H. C. Oct. 30. Elevators.-For raising ashes from the stokeholds of ships, a bucket elevator D is used, mounted in a casing F. Ashes are shovelled into the boot G, and are discharged overboard by a shoot H.
Patent GB-189922843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: HAMILTON WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1899-11-16
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 22,843. Hamilton, W. D. Nov. 16. Water-tube boilers; handhole doors; flues, cleaning.-The nipples C connecting the steam drum to the front and rear headers in a boiler of the Babcock and Wilcox type, or some of them, are secured in inset creases in the drum as shown in Fig. 5. The headers are straight, and rectangular in cross-section, the effect of staggered tubes being produced by firebrick baffles F, Fig. 3, resting between the tubes and extending along their entire length. The handholes in the headers opposite the tubes are closed by covers J with a sharp rim which bears on a ring of copper or other soft material in a recess in the header, as shown in Fig. 7. Hinged doors opening inwards are fitted in the side walls between the rows of tubes, and arranged to close automatically when the steam cleaning-pipe is withdrawn.
Patent GB-189925430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pulley Blocks.
Inventor: BULLIVANT WILLIAM PELHAM
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 25,430. Bullivant, W. P. Dec. 22. Snatch - blocks.- The cheek A<2>, which can b e turned on the pin b, is held in its closed position by a pin B, the play of which is limited by a cross-pin d engaging with a flat on the pin B.
Patent GB-190002828-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Hat Hooks.
Inventor: BARNES JABEZ
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2828. Barnes, J. Feb. 13. Making clothes-hanging hooks and pegs.-Relates to means for attaching the stem of a hat hook to the fixing-plate. A shoulder a<1> is formed on the stem. The fixing-plate is corrugated, and fitted on to the stem up to the shoulder. The stem is then expanded by a conical corrugated punch. Indentations d are made to prevent the parts from disengaging.
Patent GB-190003264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, the Armatures of Electric Motors, specially applicable for use in Meters for Electric Currents.
Inventor: PERDRISAT CHARLES
Filed: 1900-02-19
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 3264. Perdrisat, C. Feb. 19. Motor meters. - A commutator armature consists of a series of coils wound on independent sheetiron cores a, arranged round an axis d in such a manner that one pole of each core is in advance of the other pole of the same core. The two ends of each coil are connected to two successive contact-pieces of the commutator as in a Gramme winding. In the particular arrangement shown, the cores a are bent round so as to have both poles in the same diametrical plane, but at different distances from the axis. In a modified arrangement, the cores are all straight, and are supported between two discs in such a manner as to form generating-lines of a hyperboloid.
Patent GB-190006415-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Repairing Broken Tea-pot Spouts.
Inventor: HOULGATE WILLIAM JOSHUA
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 6415. Houlgate, W. J. April 6. Tea-pots.-Broken tea-pot spouts are mended by means of rubber bands provided with suitable nozzles.
Patent GB-190008797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stoppers for Cruet Bottles, Containing Liquids, Pepper, Salt, and the like
Inventor: WHATMOUGH JAMES
Filed: 1900-05-12
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 8797. Whatmough, J., and Whatmough, J. H. May 12. Stoppers. - A cruet or like bottle c, for containing liquids, pepper, salt, &c., is provided with a fixed mount or nozzle a, the nipple b of which is screwthreaded to receive the s c r e w-cap stopper d. The stopper is tubular, and is normally closed at its outer end by the hemispherical or conical valve f, the stem e of which passes through the tubular guide g fixed to the stopper. When the bottle is inverted, the valve falls away from its seat, and permits the contents to be discharged by sprinkling &c.
Patent GB-190009907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pianoforte Actions.
Inventor: GUILD GEORGE MORSE
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 9907. Guild, G. M. May 29. Pianofortes. - Relates to repetition and damper actions. The jack is divided into two parts 20 and 22, pivoted together by a rule joint and acted upon by a strong spring 24, which tends to keep them in a line. The lower part 20 is pivoted at the lower end to a lever 14, operated by the key 16 by means of an adjustable button 15, and near the upper end to an arm 26, which is hinged to an adjustable rail 28. The arm 26 normally occupies the position shown, that is so as to slope downwards slightly towards the strings, and at the end of its movement it has about the same slope upwards. The result is that the jack is slightly bent at its joint during the first half of its movement, and its upper end is at the same time kept firmly pressed against the shoulder 7 of the hammer butt. During the remainder of the motion the middle part of the jack is retracted by the arm 26, at first slowly and afterwards more rapidly. This acceleration of movement increases the rate at which the combined action of a fixed button 32 and an arm 30 in the upper part of the jack effects the set-off. It also ensures the more effectual replacement of the upper end of the jack under the shoulder 7, when the key is allowed to rise slightly. After the blow is struck, the hammer is retracted by a spring 11, its motion being arrested by a check 36 engaging with a projection 35 on the jack. The damper is acted upon by a spring 44, situated underneath its pivot.
Patent GB-190012715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving Cowls.
Inventor: LINKLETER JAMES
Filed: 1900-07-14
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 12,715. Linkleter, J. July 14. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops.-A semicircular or semi-cylindric screen S, with a directing-vane V, is provided in addition to the ordinary revolving fly or slit drum B. The arrangement may also be adapted to conical tops.