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Patent GB-189718318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Easels.
Inventor: COOPER HARRY
Filed: 1897-08-06
Granted: 1897-09-18
Abstract: 18,318. Cooper, H. Aug. 6. Easels.-Within an easel frame 1 mounted upon legs 4 and 6 are formed grooves 3 for receiving a sliding frame 7, 8. This is held at any suitable height by cams 10, pivoted at 11, and connected by links 12 with levers 13, which are actuated, as shown, by springs 14. By approximating the tails of the levers 13 by hand, the cams are drawn inwards, and the frame is then free to be moved up or down. To the frame 7, 8 is hinged an auxiliary frame 20, which is retained in the same plane as the frame 7, 8 by hooks 22, or, when folded back behind it, is retained in position by hooks 23. A rod 17, sliding in guides 18 on the easel, carries a hook 18<a> for holding the picture resting on the shaft 15 at a suitable angle. A cam or dog 19 binds the rod 17 in position.
Patent GB-189720374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Exercising Apparatus for Therapeutic Purposes.
Inventor: HERZ MAX
Filed: 1897-09-04
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 20,374. Herz, M. Sept. 4. Exercising-apparatus.- The apparatus, which is intended for therapeutic purposes, is operated by turning a crank or the like, and is so arranged that the length of the leverage of the load is varied empirically to compensate for the empirically - determined inequalities of muscular strain due to the varying positions of the parts of the body by which force is exerted. In the form shown, the crank c is turned to raise the adjustably-weighted lever d, the connection between the two being a cord &c. b passing over an empirically-designed cam or unround disc a<1>. In other forms the weight may be connected directly to the cord, or to a rack which takes its place and gears with a cam-wheel; or it may be mounted on a lever and press upon the periphery of the cam. Or the weighted lever may be connected by a cord &c. to a helical groove of varying depth in a drum, mounted on a crank axle, and caused to move backwards and forwards by a screw.
Patent GB-189725552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-controlled Vending Machines.
Inventor: GRANT ALEX HENRY
Filed: 1897-11-03
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 25,552. Grant, A. H., and Getzelman, W. H. Nov. 3. Sale apparatus; coin action; delivery mechanism. -Cigars are stored in a receptacle 24 having a contracted exit 26 at the bottom. The coin 27 is pushed over the head of a vertical rod 13, so making this operate a lever 16, which in turn operates a trap 17, 18 that passes the lowest cigar into a tilting delivery tray 25. An undersized coin drops through a hole 10<1> just under the entry slot.
Patent GB-189727858-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Aerating, Rousing and Mixing Fermenting and other Liquids.
Inventor: LUDLOW EDWIN BASIL
Filed: 1897-11-26
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 27,858. Ludlow, E. B. Nov. 26. Mixing liquids.-An appliance for rousing and mixing wort and other liquids consists of an endless chain A, Fig. 1, revolving on a sprocket-wheel B and partly immersed in the liquid to be tested. On this chain are fixed a bucket or buckets F', F<2>, shown separately in plan in Fig. 5, which are curved and grooved on their inner surfaces f<6> to receive the chain and pass over the wheel B. The buckets are perforated and have a mouth f<4> to receive and discharge the liquid ; they have a vertical web G to cleave the liquid, and are made heavy enough to dispense with the necessity for a bottom wheel for the chain to run around.
Patent GB-189801001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Race Courses or Apparatus for Playing Race Games.
Inventor: COOK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-01-13
Granted: 1899-03-13
Abstract: 1001. Cook, W. H., and Bauer, C. H. D. Jan. 13. Race games.-A series of toy horses G or other movable objects mounted on carriages g are adapted to run down grooves K on an inclined plane, the front end of a two-armed starting-lever H detaining the objects G, and the rear arm of this lever extending into the deflecting-compartment forming a dish or plate h placed in the path of balls descending from the ball trough A. This deflecting-compartment contains inclined partitions adapted to direct the balls on to a series of starting-levers and thus release the several objects. Means are provided for an upward and downward motion of the ball trough A, the balls being received at the bottom and discharged at the top of its course, and also by the draw-bar L for drawing the objects severally or all together up the inclined plane to the starting position. The ball trough is prevented from rising until all the objects have arrived at the upper end of the inclined plane, and are ready to start, the bar T then rising and allowing a balance weight to turn a disc, a pin on which acts on a pin on the locking- lever S, releasing the pin s and allowing the segment E to be turned by the handle F, by which means the ball trough is raised and lowered. Each carriage has in front a weight g<1> adapted to act on a lever g<2> to which is attached a coloured flag, a locking-device preventing any other flag from rising after the first object has arrived and lifted its flag. The mechanisms may or may not be coin-controlled. In the former case, a coin is dropped into the shoot P and rests on the widened extremity of a two-armed lever Q, thereby lifting the opposite end q<1> of the lever out of a recess q<2> in the draw-bar L, so that the objects G may be drawn up the incline, but the coin is still held in the shoot by a short bolt R. When the handle F is turned to draw the ball trough down, the trough before arriving at the bottom opens the sliding shutter I so that the balls drop into the trough. The trough is now lifted by turning the handle F in the opposite direction and before arriving at the top the trough lifts the arm t, drawing up the link t<1>, moving the bell-crank lever t<2>, withdrawing the bolt R, and releasing the coin.
Patent GB-189802012-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for the Production of the Explosive Mixture in Oil Engines.
Inventor: CAPITAINE EMIL
Filed: 1898-01-25
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 2012. Capitaine, E. Jan. 25. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-The vaporizer consists of an externally-heated vertical tube X. Oil is supplied by the pipe Z, and drawn up the tube by the air entering by the valve a. Air also enters the cylinder by the valves band c, and prevents the vapour from coming too much into contact with the cylinder walls.
Patent GB-189806283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewing Machine Cabinets.
Inventor: INSLEE WILLIAM HARVEY
Filed: 1898-03-15
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 6283. Inslee, W. H., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. March 15. Cabinets for sewing - machines. Relates to a cabinet into which the machine is lowered when out of use. To prevent the driving-belt from becoming disengaged from the driving-pulley G, it is passed through arms h which are continually pressed upwards by coiled springs h<2>. When the machine is in the working position, one end of the table C is supported on the bracket a<5> and the other on the catch a<4>, which is mounted on the sliding top a<3> and serves to lock it when the cabinet is closed.
Patent GB-189807102-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Acetylene Lamp especially adapted for Cycles.
Inventor: MILLWARD HARRY
Filed: 1898-03-23
Granted: 1899-03-23
Abstract: 7102. Millward, H., [trading as Millward & Co., H.]. March 23. Acetylene lamps.-Relates to a form of acetylene lamp especially adapted for cycles. The water storage chamber c is provided with a cock c<3> and supply pipe m leading to the generating-chamber o, which is detachable. In the latter is a perforated tube s, surrounded by cotton wool or the like, which transmits the water to the carbide, and also prevents any generation of gas when the water is cut off, thus obviating the need for a relief valve. The gas passes through the drying- material o<5> to the burner. The joints at n and w are provided with packing as shown. The Provisional Specification describes a perforated container attached to the cap u and lying under the T-shaped tube to collect the spent carbide, and a modification in which the water storage chamber surrounds the burner and the generating-chamber is conical in shape, with a perforated false bottom for collecting the spent carbide.
Patent GB-189809041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dust Receptacles called Sanitary Dust Bins.
Inventor: ARNOLD HENRY HEARD
Filed: 1898-04-19
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 9041. Arnold, H. H. April 19. Sifting dust - bin and like refuse.- A sieve 3, resting near the top of the bin on transverse bars 1, is agitated by a handle 5 passing through a U -shaped hole in the casing. Noise is diminished by buffers 8, while handles 7 are fitted to the sieve to enable it to be raised.
Patent GB-189810668-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or applicable to Cork-screws.
Inventor: VIARENGO CARLO
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 10,668. V i a - r e n g o, C., and Armanni, L. May 10. Corkscrews.-T h e corkscrew a is provided with h e l i c a l cutting - blades a', which are adapted to cut out the central part of the top of the cork b, and so lessen the resistance of the cork when it is being withdrawn from the bottle.
Patent GB-189814221-A (GB)
Title: Process of Unhairing Hides or Skins of Animals and the like.
Inventor: BURTON GEORGE DEXTER
Filed: 1898-06-27
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 14,221. Burton, G. D. June 27. Hides and skins, raw, treating.-Hides and skins are rapidly dehaired by an electrolytic process prior to tanning. The skins are placed on the perforated non-conducting tray E in a bath A containing a solution of quicklime and red arsenic, with or without alum, in water. An electric current from the dynamo G passes between the carbon electrodes D throughout the bath. Perforated screens C prevent contact of the skins with the electrodes. On removal from the bath the hair is removed and the skins washed, when they are ready for tanning.
Patent GB-189818245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Light One-wheeled Road Vehicles.
Inventor: STEBBING CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-08-25
Granted: 1899-08-25
Abstract: 18,245. Stebbing, C. F. Aug. 25. Harness attachments for singlewheeled vehicles. The shaft F, curved as shown and rigidly secured to the vehicle, is attached by means of a coupling E to a pillar A secured to the saddle B. The coupling E, which is between springs C, D to allow of the movements of the horse, consists of a block, Fig. 2, the cheeks U of which, between which a tongue on the end of the shaft is pivoted, are made deep so that the vehicle is held upright. The pillar A is on the forward part of the saddle, to bring the pressure of the draught on to the horse's back.
Patent GB-189826615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Engines for Carding Cotton and other Fibrous Materials having Rollers and Clearers.
Inventor: PORRITT LOUIS ALFRED
Filed: 1898-12-16
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 26,615. Porritt, L. A. Dec. 16. Carding engines,. - Various arrangements are applied to the shafts or " shrouds " of the rollers, clearers, and fancy rollers to prevent the shrouds from sliding accidentally from the shafts when the rollers are removed for grinding and other purposes, and also to prevent the shrouds from rotating m their carrying-brackets. In Fig. 1, a split ring f is shown as sprung upon the roller axle, and the upper part of the boss c' of the shroud is provided with a cap c<3>, the flat sides of which engage with the sides of the bracket e. The cap c<3> may be in the form of a cup, with a hinged lid, for holding tallow to lubricate the roller axle. In Fig. 3, a split ring f<1> engages with grooves in the interior of the shroud c and on the exterior of the shaft ; or a spring f attached to the cap c<3> is caused to engage with a groove a<3> in the shaft. A split ring or band having bevelled sides may be sprung into a groove in the shaft. The shaft may carry a transverse spring pin, the pointed end of which projects beyond the circumference of the shaft. A similar spring pin may be applied to the cap c<3>. The shroud c may be provided with a collar carrying a stud which projects between the sides of the brackets e. The collar also prevents the shroud from moving endwise on the shaft.
Patent GB-189826736-A (GB)
Title: Composition for Removing Soot and Scale from Chimneys, Flues, and the like.
Inventor: CHALLIS CHARLES EBENEZER
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 26,736. Challis, C. E. Dec. 19. Parcelling chimney-cleaning compositions.-The compositions are put up in cube-shaped packages.
Patent GB-189827328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Cream of Tartar.
Inventor: MARTIGNIER AUGUSTE
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 27,328. Martignier, A. Dec. 27. Potassium salts.-Cream of tartar is twice, during refining, treated with hydrochloric or sulphuric acid, whereby the calcium tartrate present is converted into chloride or sulphate. The resulting cream of tartar yields by this means 99 per cent. of bitartrate of potash.
Patent GB-189904986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Cutting Tessarae in the Manufacture of Mosaic or Inlaid Floor Cloth.
Inventor: BATTEN EDWARD
Filed: 1899-03-07
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 4986. Batten, E. March 7. Coated fabrics.-In order that tesserµ of much smaller size than usual may be cut, the cutting- blades are arranged nearer to one another at those parts of the cylindrical or other surface not occupied by the screws c which secure the typemetal facing b to the cylinder a. The sockets g and plungers f for expelling the cut tesserµ are made of correspondingly smaller size, and the springs i for withdrawing the plungers f are caused to engage with shoulders on the sockets g, instead of in recesses therein, as in the case of the larger plunger e. The springs may, however, be dispensed with. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the type-metal facing is dispensed with, and the plungers p move in sockets m, the stems of which fit tightly into corresponding apertures k in the cylinder, and the upper portions or head n serve for clamping and holding in place the cutting-blades l. Each blade is equal in length to twice the length of a head n plus the thickness of a blade, so that the blades are interchangeable.
Patent GB-189911671-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bicycle Supporter.
Inventor: RIMER JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11.671. Rimer, J. H., and Royle, J. June 5. Inflating pneumatic tyres. A bicycle is provided with a telescopic support connected by a universal joint to a clip on the frame. Fig. 2 shows the support formed by a tyre inflator. The clip b is fixed to the rear fork &c., and carries a swivelling piece p which is jointed to a plug r adapted to screw into the inflator. As shown, the inflator is constructed so that the nozzle m, when not in use, screws into t h e handle, and in this case the plug r screws into the nozzle. The inflator may be maintained in its extended position by a pin g on the piston-rod h engaging one of a series of bayonet slots e in the end of the gland. A spring serves to keep the pin in the slot, and also forms a buffer for the piston when the inflator is in use. An india-rubber &c. pad u is fixe 1 to the nozzle end of the inflator. A screw w on the gland is adapted to engage a screw x on the handle to maintain the inflator closed.
Patent GB-189911745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Feed Boxes.
Inventor: PUMPHREY EDWARD MILLS
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 11,745. Pumphrey, E. M., and Smither, T. F. June 6. Feeding-appliances for animals.-The grain &c. is placed in a compartment separated by a partition B, which has side extensions secured to the trough and a hopper C which passes the contents slowly through a slot D. The slot is raised above the bottom of the trough, to prevent it from being clogged with wet grain. The plate B is resilient, and carries a curved strip at the back for stirring the grain as the animal presses its nose against the plate.
Patent GB-189923044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Chiming, Ringing, or Striking Apparatus, more especially applicable to Clocks.
Inventor: SMITH LANCELOT JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 23,044. Smith, L. J., and Rudd, R. J. Nov. 18. Instruments with sonorous gongs or bells; carillon mechanism.-The hammer b for striking a bell a is connected by a looped wire b<4> to a lever c on a fulcrum c<1>, and is lifted so long as the lever is held down by a pivoted detent d holding the end c<3>. The detent is tripped by a pin i<2> on a revolving drum or a key according as the operation is mechanical or manual, and a counterweight c<2> raises the lever to set the hammer free. The lever is then depressed again mechanically, because it bears a pivoted toothed snail c<4>, which, when elevated, comes into gear with a continuouslyrevolving spur-wheel f. A brake c<6> prevents the snail from swinging up against the toothed wheel, when it tumbles out of gear. A stop g disengages the brake when it is elevated into gear. In a modification, an eccentric wheel and heart cam replace the toothed snail. and the brake acting on the cam is removed from the lever to the frame.
Patent GB-189923100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Lamp Supports.
Inventor: LONG HARRY
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,100. Long, H. Nov. 20. Supporting lamps.-An arc lamp is raised to an overhanging tubular arm of a post by a chain, which passes over guide-wheels in the arm, and under and over sprocket-wheels within the lower part of the post, one of these wheels being on a shaft provided with a ratchet-wheel to engage a detaining - pawl and with a removable handle. When raised, the lamp is held up and connected in circuit by latches 34, pivoted in an open frame 17 on the tubular arm 3, engaging under insulated plates 44 bolted to the head 14 of the lamp and connected with its terminals. The latches contain conductors which bear on the plates 44, and on plates 40 fixed in the frame 17 and connected to supply conductors. Three latches are provided, one acting as a support only. A pin 46 on the lamp enters a groove in the frame 17 to prevent the lamp from turning. To allow the lamp to be lowered, it carries three radiallysliding blocks 26, having dovetail grooves in engagement with projections on a wedge 30, and a split expanding ring 3t is suspended by headed pins in the frame 17. To release the lamp, it is raised until a flanged plate 25 on it turns the latches outward : the wedge 30 is then forced into the split ring 31 and against the top of the frame 17, so that it pushes out the blocks 26. The lamp is then lowered. The blocks 26, held out by the wedge, prevent re-engagement of the latches under the plates 44, but are afterwards retracted by the wedge 30 being held up for a time by the split ring, so that the latches can re-engage when the lamp is again raised. The arm of the post carries a hood to protect the lamp. Incandescent lamps, holders for. The cap of a lamp is provided with a flange 52 under which latches 50 engage, carried by the lamp holder 48. The latches contain conductors to connect plates on the flange with plates in the holder. The outer ends of the latches are accessible to release the lamp.
Patent GB-190006895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Idler Rollers or Pulley for Use in Belt Conveying and Elevating Apparatus.
Inventor: GRAHAM MAURICE
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 6895. Graham, M. April 12. Conveyers elevators.-Idle rollers or pulleys for belt conveyers and elevators, used for coal, coke, minerals, grain. &c., are formed of a barrel A of drawn steel tubing, into which is driven a boss or bosses B of stamped or cast steel or cast iron. The pulleys run upon hollow spindles C, fixed in stamped steel brackets D and fitted at the ends with screwed caps G or with lubricators; the spindles are charged with lubricant, which issues by the holes H. Fig. 1 shows a compound pulley adapted for the forward movement of the belt ; plain straight rollers for the return movement, and inclined and vertical edge guiding-rollers, may be made in the same way.
Patent GB-190007335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Petroleum Motors.
Inventor: IMRAY JOHN
Filed: 1900-04-20
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7335. Imray, J., [Soc. Industrielle des Telephones] April 20. Clutches.-Motion is conveyed from the crank shaft of an oil engine by a spring coupling, comprising an arm q keyed to the crank shaft n and carrying a ring r, which drives through springs x an arm u on the shaft o with jaws v which embrace the ring.
Patent GB-190009421-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Egg Case.
Inventor: HORNER GEORGE ALLEN
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 9421. Horner, G. A., Horner, A. L., and La Fleur, C. E. May 22. Boxes, internal fittings for. - Egg boxes are provided with cellular fittings composed of the usual interlocking strips of cardboard or like material, which are recessed at the top and bottom in line with the interlocking notches 2 as shown in Fig. 2, so that, by overlapping the several tiers of fittings and using intervening boards 13 having depressions and elevations as shown in Fig. 5, more eggs than ordinarily can be packed into a box of a certain size,
Patent GB-190104870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Couplings for Railway Cars.
Filed: 1901-03-07
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 4870. Abel, C. D., [Siemens & Halske Akt.- Ges.]. March 7. Couplings, disconnectible; electrically insulated.- The coupling provided for the brake tubes &c. of railway trains is utilized for the electric coupling, the flexible rubber tube serving as an insulator. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement; a is the rubber air or steam tube, and e the ordinary coupling-pieces. The electric conductors b which are insulated from the cars, are fixed to metal pieces d clamped to the tubes and coonected to the coupling by metal pieces f. The wheels and rails serve as the return c nductor. To insulate the couplings when disconnected, the supporting-chain is formed with an insulating-link or the like.
Patent GB-190110207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Grating, Cutting or Crushing Machines.
Inventor: BOHENSKY JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-05-16
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 10,207. Bohensky, J. May 16. Graters; mincing.-Relates to apparatus for grating, rasping, crushing, or cutting fruit, roots, and the like. Curved sheet-metal wings b, Fig. 1, or cast-metal wings b, Figs. 3 and 4, are respectively mounted to rotate in a horizontal rasping- cylinder a, Fig. 1, or a vertical cutting-cylinder a, Figs. 3 and 4, which is stationary or rotated in the opposite direction to the wings. Extensions on the wings bear against the smooth edge of the cylinder to prevent contact of the wings and cutting &c. edges. The wings b, Figs. 3 and 4, are bent to give a cutting or rasping action with a bottom a<1>, which is loosely arranged on a ring c holding the cylinder. The wings may be arranged at any distance from the bottom, and are suspended from a nut m by means of an offset of a continuous key k. The cutting-edges are formed by punching and bending sheet-metal cylinders, or by inserting blades m, Fig. 10, in slots in the cylinders. An arrangement of three wings is shown in Fig. 11.