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Patent GB-189723876-A (GB)
Title: A Stand or Support for Scientific Instruments, Photographic Apparatus, Music Desks, Tables and the like.
Inventor: JUNGK EMIL
Filed: 1897-10-16
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 23,876. Jungk, E. Oct. 16. Tripod stands.- The legs a, a<1>, a<2> pass loosely through holes in a plated'at the end of a tube c and in a disc b<3> connected to a piston b sliding in the tube ; collars a<3> prevent the legs falling out. In the position shown in Fig. 3, the legs are parallel and can be slid into the tube by lifting the thumb - screw b<1> which slides in a slot c<1>. When the legs are to be spread apart for use, the thumb-screw is turned into the horizontal part c<2> of the slot c', Fig. 4.
Patent GB-189726046-A (GB)
Title: Method of Treating Lead Sulphide Ores.
Inventor: GANELIN SOLOMON
Filed: 1897-11-09
Granted: 1897-12-24
Abstract: 26,046. Ganelin, S. Nov. 9. Lead; silver.-Ground lead-sulphide ore, such as galena or blende, is added to a molten bath of a halogen salt, (except that of an alkali), such as zinc, cadmium, manganese, aluminium, or magnesium chloride. The following typical reactions occur :- When silver is present it is also obtained as a chloride &c. The zinc and silver salts may be obtained by systematic lixiviation, and the lead chloride by re-crystallization ; or the silver and lead may be reduced to the metallic state by introducing into the fused mass a metal, such as zinc. In the latter case, any excess of zinc chloride is removed by lixiviating the residue left after removing the metals. The lead chloride and zinc sulphide may be treated by known methods to obtain lead and zinc.
Patent GB-189807297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Moulding, Pressing, and Delivering Tiles, Quarries, Bricks, Artificial Fuel, and the like.
Inventor: STANLEY REGINALD
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1899-06-19
Abstract: 7297. Stanley, R. March 25. Moulding bricks, tiles, paving-blocks, fuel, &c.-The cam B, which is mounted on the power-driven shaft g, acts upon two rollers C, C' carried by frames C# and L connected by four slide rods D, D<1>; the rods are also united at the bottom by a frame F. The cam is so shaped that it moves down the upper die plunger N<1> to compress the material in the die box E, then raises it slightly, and finally lowers it still further; meanwhile the lower die plunger N remains stationary, resting upon a fixed bridgepiece, but spring supports of the die box E (not shown) are withdrawn, as the die H<1> nears the bottom of its stroke, by rods Q actuated by cams R, and the die box is pushed downwards by pressure blocks 0, 0. The feed-box T is also reciprocated by the cam R by the gear shown. When the crosshead F comes to its lowest position, it is automatically latched to the spindle G of the lower plunger N, and on rising lifts the die H with it and discharges the pressed article. Projections on the rods D, D' then lift the die box E to its normal position, and a plate J<1>, actuated by the feed-box, releases the latch connecting the crosshead F and plunger N so that the latter falls back upon the bridge K. A screw adjustment G<2>, F' allows the plunger N to be raised above the bridge when the crosshead F is in its highest position, to regulate the amount of material received in the die box. To ensure the descent of the plunger N when released, it is connected by a chain W<1> passing over a pulley to the operating-lever of the plate J<1> ; the chain is drawn tight as the feed-box nears the end of its forward stroke. For forming perforated bricks &c., the fixed bridge-piece carries a number of perforating-rods passing through the plunger N and die H and adapted to enter sockets in the die H<1> as it descends.
Patent GB-189809021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with "Preparing Machines" for Preparing and Finishing Yarn in the Hank.
Inventor: MATHER CHARLES
Filed: 1898-04-19
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 9021. Mather, C., and Ormesher, J., [trading as Mather, Ormesher, & Co.]. April 19. Yarns, preparing and finishing.-Relates to machines for preparing, calendering, polishing, or finishing yarn in the hank, in which the hanks are stretched over the middle roller b of a tier of three rollers and over a tension roller on the same level as the roller b. Instead of driving the uppermost roller a as usual, the middle roller b is driven by toothed or friction gearing from a shaft d fitted with fast and loose pulleys ; m is a lever for operating the strap fork k. The roller may be swivelled outwards as usual for doffing purposes.
Patent GB-189813312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: MICHAELSON OTTO HENRY
Filed: 1898-06-14
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 13,312. Michaelson, O. H. June 14. Incandescent Lamps. -A bulb 12 has its open end channelled to clamp a rubber or other packing-ring 4 against a glass or porcelain base 2 by atmospheric pressure, after the parts have been put together in an exhausting- apparatus. The parts may be readily separated for cleaning or renewing the filament. The base 2 is fixed in a metal cap 1, which also contains an insulating- ring 7, provided with a nut 9 and a contactring 8 attached to the leading-in wires. The ends of the wire are split to receive the ends of the filament, and are closed thereon by sliding sleeves 11.
Patent GB-189816814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Transmitting and Receiving Despatches, Messages, and the like Facsimile.
Inventor: SILBERSTEIN DR FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1898-08-03
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 16,814. Silberstein, F., Pollak, A., and Virßg, J. Aug. 3. Telegraphs ; telephones.-Relates to a system of photo-telegraphy in which light passed through or reflected from a message, picture, &c. mounted on a drum K is projected by one or both spherical and cylindrical lenses C', C' on to a number of selenium cells 1, 2, 3, &c. The cells are connected to a distributer A and to a line-wire v. The distributer arm k is so connected to the drum K that one rotation of the arm k corresponds to a small motion, such as 1/3 mm., of the drum K. One arrangement of receiver is shown at II, in which a telephone a', b<1> has a mirror d<1> mounted so as to oscillate with the motion of the diaphragm. Light from a source L<2> is reflected from the mirror d' on to the face of a reflecting polygonal prism h<1>, after which the beam of light falls on a slit z in a chamber containing photographic paper. The paper may be developed and fixed in the chamber. The receiver is synchronized with the transmitter. The receiver source of light is preferably a triangular hole in a screen g'. Several arrangements of the telephone and mirror are described, such as the use of two telephones and mirrors, or the mirror mounted on an iron plate is supported by knife edges on one pole of a magnet and a spring on the other pole, a rod carried by the diaphragm bearing against the spring. In a further form, the diaphragm is replaced by adjustably stretched or tuned wires carrying a plate provided with a contact. To produce damping in the telephone vibrations the distributer contacts may be doubled, two contact brushes or arms being employed ; two reversed batteries may also be used, one of them being permanently to line. In a modified form of receiver, a number of magnets operating wedge-shaped shutters are operated by a distributer similar to that used at the transmitter station. The wedge shutters control a series of openings corresponding in number to the selenium cells. In place of the revolving prism, a mirror may be oscillated by a revolving cam, a screen being interposed in the path of the beam of light during the return motion of the mirror.
Patent GB-189819046-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Preventing Sea-sickness.
Inventor: WILKINSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-09-07
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 19,046. Wilkinson, W. Sept. 7. Belts. - Relates to a belt to be worn to prevent sickness when travelling by boat or train. The belt is provided with a conical or hemispherical projection A which is drawn tightly up against the stomach by fastening the belt around the person. The projection A is medicated by filling it with woollen waste moistened with a mixture of creosote, glycerine, and sherry.
Patent GB-189820583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steel Springs for Arched Insteps for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: JENNER FRANK
Filed: 1898-09-29
Granted: 1899-09-29
Abstract: 20,583. Jenner, F. Sept. 29. Insoles.-Relates to an attachment for curing flat or weak feet. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 an end elevation of a steel spring, the arms b of which are riveted to the insole, and the arm a is bent to support the instep.
Patent GB-189900182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Marine Compasses.
Inventor: CASTLE JOHN DAVID
Filed: 1899-01-04
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 182. Castle, J. D. Jan. 4. Compasses, magnetic.-In the top of the binnacle, or in a frame K secured thereto, are mounted catgut or like suspenders E, E with spiral springs hooked to eyes F, F ; the tension may be adjustable by screws G, G. The suspenders carry a vertical bow or half-hoop A, in holes in which the pivots of the gimbal ring are supported.
Patent GB-189905527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saw-setting Devices.
Inventor: BENNETT RICHARD VINCENT
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 5527. Bennett, R. V. March 14. Saws, setting.-Relates to a punch with guide which fits on the saw. The punch c, Fig. 4, has an inclined face f, which acts on the side of the tooth of the saw e, the incline b forcing the punch against the tooth when it is driven down by a hammer. The guide-block is fitted with adjustable tongues g, h, Fig. 3, which fit between the saw teeth, and, laterally, the guide-block is supported by set-screws s, t, Fig. 4, which press against the sides of the saw.
Patent GB-189906894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: TOWNSEND JOHN SEALY
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 6894. Townsend, J. S., Wilson, H. A., and McClelland, J. A. March 30. ELectrometers. - A multicellular voltmeter has its cells or movable vanes separated by insulation into two or more groups, which are connected with the springs of a rotatable disc switch, by which either all the parts may be connected to co-operate, or some of them may be cross-connected to have no action on the movable axle of the vanes. Preferably the cells are so separated, all the vanes being connected together. Vanes and cells of different sizes may be used in one instrument. The cells are formed of semicircular plates B<1>, B<9>, carried on bolts C of insulating-material, and separated by short metal. and ebonite sleeves thereon. The vanes are of the form shown at A<1>, in the zero position relatively to the plates B<1>, B<9>, the vane being connected electrically with the plate B<9>, and deflecting over the plate B' approximately proportionately to their difference of potential. Vanes in different cells are set symmetrically npo the axle A.
Patent GB-189906967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Lamp Globes, Shades and Reflectors.
Inventor: SAYRE DUDLEY OGDEN
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 6967. Sayre, D. O. April 1. Lamp shade, globe, or reflector holders.-The globe &c. G, upon its introduction into or removal from the holder A, is automatically clipped or released by springs B attached to or formed upon the holder A. The springs are made with an inclined extension b to facilitate the introduction of the globe &c., and are so shaped as to project over and secure the flange C of the globe &c. when in use. This construction, by allowing the globes &c. to expand freely, minimizes the risk of breakage.
Patent GB-189915922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Extinguishing and Alarm Apparatus.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1899-08-03
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 15,922. Lorrain, J. G., [Gray, F.]. Aug. 3. Alarms, fire; sprinklers, automatic.-Relates to a system of alarms combined with automatic sprinklers, to indicate when the sprinklers are in action, or when the main water-supply valve has been tampered with. The invention is applicable to wet or dry systems of sprinklers. An electric bell circuit is closed by a pressure gauge when the pressure falls above or below a certain amount. In the section of the gauge and connections shown in Fig. 5, a disc E with a gap cut in its edge is clamped on the rotary spindle of the gauge. When this gap is opposite the spring contacts f<1>, f<2> no current passes to the bell, but when the gap moves to either side the circuit is closed and kept closed by the contact of the disc with the springs. One or more of these gauges B, Fig. 1 (with bell &c.), is connected to the distributing-pipes of the sprinklers a, and another gauge B<1> to the main water supply valve N. This valve, which is of the sliding type, places the gauge B' in communication with the distributing-pipes when it is closed, and thereby alters the pressure in the gauge B' and sounds the alarm. In like manner, the change of pressure starts the valve B when the sprinklers a are opened.
Patent GB-189916186-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Shape of Bars of Iron, Steel, or any other Substances so as to Avoid Waste of Material in the Making of Square, Hexagon, Octagon, Oblong, or any other Shape of Nut Required.
Inventor: MURPHY FREDERICK ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 16,186. Murphy, F. A. Aug. 9. [Right to Patent relinquished.] Rods and bars.-Rods of iron or steel are rolled or moulded to suitable sections for cutting nuts of square, hexagon, octagon, circular, or other shape with little or no waste. The bars are of the thickness of the nut, and are indented at b, as shown in the specimen bars, so that they may be cut on the line c to produce the nuts. The indentations are preferably shaped to form some of the sides of the nuts.
Patent GB-189917048-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin-freed Machine for Measuring Human Force.
Inventor: PAUL CARL OTTOMAR
Filed: 1899-08-22
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 17,048. Paul, C. O. Aug. 22. Dynamometers for testing personal strength. A bell-crank hand-lever b<1>, b<2> draws a spring c and, through the medium of a slide in two parts d, f, operates a toothed sector r geared to an index s. A coin dropped into a spout h connects the upper and lower parts d,fof the slide. When the handlever is released, the coin drops through the slides, the lower part being first retarded by a spring i about a pin k. If the slide has been drawn far enough, the coin drops down a delivery shoot p.
Patent GB-190002642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Display of Illuminated Advertisements, Designs, and Information or the like.
Inventor: VEILLARD CHARLES
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 2642. Veillard, C. Feb. 9. Signals, indicator or visible.-Advertisements, information, signals, and the like are displayed on a board containing a number of electric lamps, by lighting certain of the lamps to form letters or words &c., the particular lamps being switched on at a distance by means of a device such as that shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3. The insulated board e, f is fitted with contact tubes b corresponding in number and position with the lamps on the larger display board. Each tube which is in connection with its particular lamp by means of the wire a is fitted with a spring or similar device d, which presses at the top against a metal ball c adapted to protrude slightly beyond the narrowed mouth of the tube. Above this board is a conducting-plate h which is in connection with the lamps by a common conductor g. Between the plate and board is placed a pattern or communicating device having raised characters k corresponding on a smaller scale with those to be formed on the display board. These characters, which are backed by an insulating-plate i and are secured by riveting to a conducting-plate j at the rear of the insulating-plate, serve, when placed as shown in Fig. 1, to complete the circuits of those lamps which together form corresponding characters. By moving the communicating-devices, the advertisements &c. on the board will show a corresponding movement. The balls c facilitate this movement.
Patent GB-190006186-A (GB)
Title: An Invention to Facilitate the Tuning of American Organs.
Inventor: MASON ALFRED
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1901-04-03
Abstract: 6186. Mason, A. April 3. Drawings to Specification. American organs ; tuning.-The invention relates to means for tuning American organs. The reeds, with the exception of the front set, are removed, the front set being tuned while in position in the ordinary way. The reeds which have been removed are then placed one by one in a holder on one of the ends of an india-rubber tube, the other end of which is connected to the escape valve of the wind reservoir. On operating the bellows the detached reed speaks, and by depressing one of the keys the note can be compared with that of the corresponding reed which is still in position.
Patent GB-190009693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Mounted Glass Articles.
Inventor: JACKSON CONGREVE
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 9693. Jackson, C. May 26. Jugs.-Relates to a method of preventing the material used in fixing metalwork to glass articles, such as jugs, from being seen from within. The part to which the metalwork is to be attached, or the corresponding part inside the vessel, is gilded, silvered, or enamelled so as to render the glass opaque at this point. The invention is described as applied to a bowl or water jug with a metal band fitted to its mouth, but the invention is applicable also to articles with metalwork fixed to the base.
Patent GB-190013849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Boxes of Cardboard and the like.
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 13,849. Stevenson & Sons, H., and Maginn, F. Aug. 2. Cardboard and like boxes, having flush lids are formed with an internal fitting or shoulder b to which the ordinary covering-paper c, Fig. 5, is attached with a strip d pasted on both sides for attachment to the inside of the box and to the shoulder.
Patent GB-190017295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rubber Tyres.
Inventor: HELLER ALBRECHT
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 17,295. Heller, A. Sept. 29. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The surface, particularly the tread part, of a rubber tyre is coated with a mixture of about 50 parts of finelypowdered and washed corundum or similar hard material, and 33 parts of varnish, benzene, or the like. The latter temporarily softens the rubber, and then gradually evaporates, leaving the corundum embedded in the surface of the tyre.
Patent GB-190101640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Water Supply Controlling and Waste Preventing Apparatus.
Inventor: RUTNAGUR SORABJI MUNCHERJI
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 1640. Rutnagur, S. M. Jan. 24. Measured quantities, delivering.-Describes improvements on apparatus of the type shown in Specifications No. 13,796, A.D. 1900, and No. 1203, A.D. 1901. Figs. 1 and 2 show vertical sections in rectangular directions. A weighted tipping tank t, mounted on a shaft r, in a casing a, engages with a pin e on a ratchet-wheel d, which can be rotated by a handle c. Peripheral pins 1, 2 are adapted to engage with arms m on a screw s which carries the valve v. When, therefore, the tank t is rotated into the position shown in full lines, Fig. 1, the pin 2 strikes the arm m and opens the valve v, upon which water flows through the pipe o and also by a passage n to the tank t. When the latter has filled, it tips to the right and, in doing so, the pin 1 strikes the arm m and closes the valve. To determine a less discharge, the tank may be tipped at any time by the operation of the handle. The valve stem may be disposed horizontally and the valve closed by a weight on a radial arm, which may be held up to open the valve, by a gravity catch released by the tipping tank. A spring push valve may be operated by a cam. In a modified form, operated by an oscillating handle, the discharge may be determined at any time by an opposite rotation of the handle.
Patent GB-190102422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Riveting, Punching, Shearing or Pressing Metal-plates.
Inventor: BENDER CARL BALTHASAR
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 2422. Bender, C. B. Feb. 5. Riveting; punching; shearing; air and gases, apparatus for actuating machines by.-Relates to an explosion apparatus for riveting, punching, shearing, or pressing metal plates, having a cylinder and piston operated by smokeless cartridges. The piston is preferably formed in two parts A, P, Fig. 1, with coned ends, secured together by one or more bolts D, so that they may be easily and correctly replaced. The piston is provided with packing V, which, together with a ring R, guides the piston during reciprocation. The ring is secured by a nut X. The inner end T of the breech and the piston part A have annular ribs which deflect the gases as they pass from the breech E and recess E<1> to the expansion chamber M, thus minimizing scoring &c. of the cylinder C. A lever L, for closing the breech, is pivoted at H, and carries the firing-pin cylinder F, being arranged in substantially the same manner as described in Specification No. 9747, A.D. 1897. The lever carries an arrangement for catching the empty cases as they are expelled by the exhaust gases, comprising a plate G, Fig. 7, on the cylinder F carrying a cylinder K with a flared end, which is brought opposite the breech when opened by the movement of the lever L. The movement of the lever withdraws a cover-plate p<1>, Fig. 11, and operates the extractor x<3>, the case C' being projected between spring-controlled levers U on the cylinder K, and held by them, till disengaged and removed by the operator. The inner end of the cylinder has a buffer block B'.
Patent GB-190108451-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Metallic Bung.
Inventor: MASSARD FELIX
Filed: 1901-04-24
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 8451. Massard, F. April 24. Drawings to Specification. Seals and sealing.-The recess in a threaded bung, into which an instrument is inserted for screwing and unscrewing it, is covered by a metallic disc or seal, which is let into a groove in the bung.
Patent GB-190111676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rheostat Elements or Resistance Boxes.
Inventor: PERKINS THOMAS STEEL
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 11,676. Perkins, T. S. Nov. 9, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Resistances.-Resistant zig-zag grids 2, of cast iron or other metal or alloy, are made with projections on all the loops to enter holes in strengthening-bars 3, 'which are fastened to the stronger end bars 4 of the grids. The strengthening-bars 3 are made of compressed asbestos or other heatresisting non-conductor. The grids are held parallel to one another by securing the end bars 4 to two slate or other slabs 7, which are fixed in recesses formed in an open rectangular frame 1. Conducting-strips 8 are clamped between the end bars 4 and the slabs 7, and are bent over the slabs to the outer sides, where they are connected together in any desired order by plates, and also carry terminal blocks.
Patent GB-190118670-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Refrigerating Machines.
Inventor: LIGHTFOOT THOMAS BELL
Filed: 1901-09-18
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 18,670. Lightfoot, T. B. Sept. 18. Compressing. - A single - acting compressing- cylinder c for ammonia-compression refrigerating- machines is attached to the side of the condenser coil tank a, which forms the frame. The piston is connected to a slipper g driven from the cranked pulley shaft d. The cylinder has an outlet valve l and inlet passages h, k opened by the piston at the bottom of its stroke.