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Patent GB-189723771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Closets.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1897-10-15
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 23,771. Adams, M. J. Oct. 15. Flushing closets.-To simplify the flushing of a series of closets, cisterns in communication are employed so that only one ballcock is necessary. Wash - outs closets. - A weeping-hole is made in the outlet D to enable the flush to rise in the basin before the discharge commences.
Patent GB-189800729-A (GB)
Title: An Electrically Operated Machine or Tool for Cutting Fabrics, Paper, and the like.
Inventor: GARDNER FULTON
Filed: 1898-01-11
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 729. Gardner, F., and Smith, D. J. Jan. 11. Cutting-machines for fabrics, paper, &c.-The cutting- disc C is fixed on the armature k' of an electric motor. This armature is cylindrical, and is mounted to rotate on the spindle g' on which the field magnet h is fixed. The spindle is made hollow, so that the wires p, p<1> leading to the field magnet can pass through it. The armature is provided with a commutator in the form of a disc against which carbon blocks o<1> are pressed by springs o<3>. A switch is provided for turning the current on and off. The frame f in which the spindle is mounted is attached to a handle by which the apparatus is operated. The baseplate a is carried by the side plates b, which form a guard for the cutter, being attached to the frame f by the bolt e<1> passing through slots f<2> The position of the cutting-edge with regard to the base-plate can be accurately adjusted by the screw f<4>.
Patent GB-189800865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baskets, Skips, and Hampers.
Inventor: CRAVEN THOMAS
Filed: 1898-01-12
Granted: 1899-01-12
Abstract: 865. Craven, T. Jan. 12. Drawings to Specification. Label holders.-Baskets, skips, and [hampers are provided with a label plate in the centre of the lid, consisting of a strip or piece of buffalo hide, which is stitched or riveted in position, the edges of the strip being turned over so as to form a hem and cover the stitches or fastenings employed.
Patent GB-189812166-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Bicycles, Tricycles, and the like.
Inventor: PURDON HENRY ATWELL
Filed: 1898-05-28
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 12,166. Purdon, H. A., and Walters, H. E. May 28. Driving-mechanism for bicycles, tricycles, &c. is arranged to be enclosed within the driving-wheel hub. The mechanism is shown as applied to a front-driving bicycle. The hub is formed, of a cylindrical casing b closed by the disc d and fitted at one side with a pinion a. An inner casing f, provided with arms f<1>, f<2>, is fixed between the fork sides, and within it is mounted the pedalcrank axle k, which carries a wheel j for imparting motion to the hub through the pinion h, wheel h<1>, and pinion a. The pinion h and wheel h<1> are fixed on a spindle g mounted in ball bearings in the arm f<2> of the casing f. The hub rotates on ball bearings on the outside of the casing f. The hub may be fitted with two pinions a, and the spindle g with two wheels h'.
Patent GB-189815040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Circuit Breakers.
Filed: 1898-07-08
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 15,040. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M.]. July 8. C u t - outs; switches.- Relates to apparatus for cutting out any one of a number of dynamos running in parallel should the electromotive force of the one be lowered a predetermined amount below that of the others. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement in connection with a shunt-wound dynamo A and a compound one A' running in parallel. 0 is the electromagnetic circuit-breaker controlled by a polarized relay or switch E, the arrangement of which is shown in Fig. 2. The core is wound with two coils F, F', the former in series with the generator A, and the latter adapted to be connected in shunt with the mains. The movable armature E<2> carries contactfingers e<2>, e<3>, the latter striking a contact e' when it falls away from the core, and the former a contact e on its return. Inclined guards H, H<1> prevent contact otherwise. Part of the core or the armature is of hard steel, and normally the armature is held up, but, should the current be reversed and the generator be driven as a motor, the current through the coil F demagnetizes the relay and the armature falls away, the contact-finger e<2> momentarily touching the contact e, sending a current through the coil D<1> of the circuit-breaker and operating the trip lever c<1>. In moving the armature back into position, a momentary contact is made at e' and a current sent through the coil F' to re-energize the relay.
Patent GB-189818334-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Adjusting Venetian Blinds.
Inventor: PUCKERT CARL HEINRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1898-08-26
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 18,334. Puckert, C. H. W., and Fritche, G. E. Aug. 26. Window blinds.- The two cords of a venetian blind are each placed through the three holes B, B<1>, B<2> in the plate A. The hole C is then engaged with the hook D on a plate fixed to the window frame. The hook E enables the plate to be readily engaged with, or removed from, the hook D.
Patent GB-189821776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Crushing Granite, Quartz, Stones, and the like.
Inventor: BROADBENT JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 21,776. Broadbent, J. E., and Broadbent, J. Oct. 17. Roller mills for granite, quartz, stones, &c. A hollow roller c is secured upon the triangular, square, or polygonal and double-tapering portion a<x> of the shaft a by means of wedges b drawn together by bolts b<x>. The roller is formed with longitudinal and transverse ribs c<x>, c<1>.
Patent GB-189823313-A (GB)
Title: Improved Self Sealing Can.
Inventor: MACDONALD DAVID
Filed: 1898-11-05
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 23,313. Macdonald, D., and Tassie, W. T. Nov. 5. Cans and canisters; cans, opening.-The bodies A are formed with large beaded rims B, and the lids C are flanged and bent over to form annular channels E fitting over the rims B. A packing- ring of cardboard is placed in the channel E, before forcing on the lid, to make a tight joint. To facilitate opening the can, a screw I is mounted in a nut H soldered to the lid, and is screwed down against a lug G on the body when it is desired to remove the cover. The can may be made of sheet metal, but any material may be used for the body or cover provided the flanges at the edge of the cover are made of some material of a springy or slightly-elastic nature.
Patent GB-189826168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Colouring Matters.
Inventor: VIDAL HENRI RAYMOND
Filed: 1898-12-10
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 26,168. Vidal, H. R. Dec. 10. Dyes, artificial.-A thio derivative of toluene, which yields rich dark-brown shades directly upon cotton and does not require oxidation, is produced by heating benzene-azo-p-cresol with caustic soda and sulphur, or with sodium sulphide and sulphur first, to 180‹ or 190‹ C. until the aniline liberated has been distilled off, and then to 240‹ C. for 6 to 8 hours. The product is soluble in water, and the solution yields a dark precipitate upon acidification.
Patent GB-189901028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tumbler Locks.
Inventor: SHAW SUMNER
Filed: 1899-01-16
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 1028. Shaw, S. Jan. 16. Locks, key.-The tumblers h are loosely pivoted on a pin g between stationary plates f. Recesses h<1> and h<2> of the tumblers engage ribs k<1> and k<2> of the yoke k secured to the bolt e. The recesses h<4> of the tumblers h engage with the rib k<2> to hold the bolt e in the unlocked position. Notches f<3> on the plates f allow motion of the yoke k. Curved recesses h<5> on the tumblers correspond with the teeth l<1> of the key l. Fig. 1 shows the bolt e in a locked position. To unlock the bolt, the key l is inserted in the slit m<3>, and the key and the tumbler cylinder m turned in the direction of the arrow. This causes the tumblers h to be freed from the rib k<2> and the lever d turning on the pin d<1> moves the bolt e by reason of the curved slot d<3> and pin e<1>, a pin m<1> on the cylinder m engaging with the forked end d<2> of the lever d. The back l<3> of the key l is inserted in one or other of two recesses, to unlock or lock respectively.
Patent GB-189905977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tubes for Multitubular Boilers and other similar purposes, and Methods of Producing same.
Inventor: WALKER SIDNEY STUART
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 5977. Walker, S. S. March 20. Metal tubes.-Relates to bimetallic tubes for use in multitubular boilers and for other purposes where the metal is liable to corrosion, and more particularly to iron or steel tubes with a lining or covering of copper or brass. An ordinary copper or brass tube is inserted within a steel or iron tube, or vice versÔ, and the inner tube is expanded by drawing or forcing a plug, roller expander, or ball, through it, by drawing it over a fixed plug &c., or by means of hydraulic or other fluid pressure. Subsequently or simultaneously the outer tube is contracted by drawing, and the compound tube may be fluted or corrugated at the same time. The interior of the outer tube and the exterior of the inner one may be roughened.
Patent GB-189910024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shives or Bungs for Barrels and the like.
Inventor: BUCKLEY CHARLES
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 10,024. Buckley, C. May 12. Bungs; venting.- The wooden bung, Fig. 1, has circular concentric cuts a, b made in it from both sides, so that, when the bung is in position, a venthole can be readily formed in it by hammering or pressing inwards the portion of the bung within the cut a. The portion of the bung enclosed by the cut a or b may be removed in the first instance.
Patent GB-189910070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Fish and Animal Traps.
Inventor: CARTIER JACOB
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 10,070. Cartier, J., and Pelletier, A. G. May 12. Traps. -Relates to a trap having barbed striking-arms for catching fish or animals. The striking- arms B are secured to hubs mounted on a spindle f supported in a specially-shaped recess in a central bar A. The hubs of the two arms B are connected together by a coiled spring, which causes them to strike together when released by a trip block connected to and operated by the bait hook k. The Specification describes two forms of bait hook, and also two methods of operating the trip block to release the arms B. In each case the trip block engages in recesses in the hubs of the arms B to hold the arms in the raised or set position within the guard D. Movable guard rings 26, 26 are arranged on the guard D, to prevent the arms from being accidentally released while attending to the bait. The hubs of the arms B are formed with outwardlyextending ratchet teeth, and a block 28, having projections to engage the ratchet teeth, moves freely on the bar A and falls, when the arms B are released, into engagement with the ratchet teeth so as to lock the arms and prevent the escape of the fish. Sleeves having a spiral web are mounted on each end of the spindle f. A spring s, having at each end a recessed hole to pass over the sleeve and its spiral web, is mounted at its centre on the bar A. The spring s is employed for raising the arms into the set position, and also tends to assist the closing and the locking of the arms B. The bar A is formed at the top with a head 60, by means of which it may be detachably secured in a float or sinker A' of special construction. The head 60 is formed with a hole so that it may be attached directly to a line if it is not desired to use the float or sinker A'.
Patent GB-189910985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dyeing and Tanning Skins.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-05-25
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 10,985. Johnson, J. Y., [Sykes, W. F.]. May 25. Tanning.-In a combined process of dyeing and tanning, the skins are first treated with sulphuretted colouring-matters, and afterwards with mineral agents capable of both fixing the colouring- matter and tanning the skin. As a fixing and tanning agent, chromic acid or a chromium salt may be employed ; in the former case, the material is subsequently treated with a reducing-agent, such as gaseous sulphurous acid, or an alkaline sulphite, bisulphite, or thiosulphate, in the presence of a mineral acid.
Patent GB-189913360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatically Operated Ticket Printing, Feeding and Cutting Mechanism for Weighing Apparatus.
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 13,360. Wise, W. L., [Baldwin, L. W.]. June 27. Drawings to Specification. Musical boxes are combined with coin-freed weighing-machines so as to play while the weight is printed on a ticket.
Patent GB-189916298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reclining Chair Fixtures.
Inventor: SENG WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-08-10
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 16,298. Leng, W. J. May 27, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Chairs.-The back B of a reclining chair is hinged to the seat, and is held in any position by a pair of rods E, pivoted at 0, passing through holes N in lugs M on plates G having cheeks L pivoted by bolts to similar cheeks I on plates F, fixed beneath the arms of the chair. The weight of, or the pressure applied to, the back causes the parts to occupy the full-line position of Fig. 2, when the rods E jam in the holes N, but, by lifting the rods, the lug M drops to the vertical position till stopped by the cheeks I ; in this position the rods E can be easily adjusted longitudinally Fig. 4 shows a modification.
Patent GB-190005285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Girders for the Construction of Bridges, Elevators, and other purposes.
Inventor: JAMES HENRY BENSON
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 5285. James, H. B. March 20. Lifts.-Relates to a lazy-tongs arrangement of pivoted bars forming an expanding girder, applicable to lifts, fireescapes, and other purposes. The form shown in elevation in Fig. 1 applied to a lift platform E, consists of bars A, A', a, a<1> pivoted together and connected by transverse rods B, D to parallel bars forming similar lazytongs. The lower ends of the bars a, a<1> are fixed to the support C and move on rollers r in guides R respectively. The upper ends of the bars A, A' are fixed to the platform E and move a slide g on the platform respectively, the slide being operated by means of the screwed rod F rotated from a hand-wheel carried on the platform. In modifications, the lower ends of all the bars a, a<1> may move on rollers in guides ou the support C and the ends may be secured to pistons controlled by springs or hydraulic power. The rods B, D may be replaced by transverse levers arranged to form lazy-tongs ; the guides for the ends of the levers a, a<1>, A, A<1> are then arranged diagonally.
Patent GB-190006197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Automatic Supply of Filling in Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 6197. Brookes, A. G., [Draper, G. O.]. April 3. Loom shuttles, changing bobbins in automatically; stop-motions.-In looms of the kind described in Specification No. 22,939, A.D. 1894, the change of bobbins b in the shuttle S, when the weft is exhausted, is effected indirectly by a feeler lever f<x>, one end of which passes through apertures 3, 4 in the shuttle box B<x> and shuttle S respectively at each beat-up of the lay A<3>. The other end of the feeler f<x>, which is pivoted on an adjustable stud a<2>, is normally held by a spring s<x> against a stop on the stand B', and upon it rests a foot c<6> of a pivoted lever c<5>, which carries at its other end a latch c<x> extending into the path of the weft hammer. When the amount of weft on the bobbin becomes insufficient to move the feeler away from the foot c<6>, the weft hammer actuates the slide c, which by means of an arm d<3> rocks the shaft d' and changes the bobbins. If the weft breaks, the weft-fork m <x> allows the weft hammer to move its slide m into engagement with the knock-off lever n<2> and stop the loom ; at the same time the lever n<2> operates an arm on the shaft d<1> for disengaging the take-up pawl and ratchet.
Patent GB-190008443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or Additions to, Match, Cigar, Cigarette, and like Cases.
Inventor: GLOSTER JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 8443. Gloster, J. May 8. Smokers' combination articles; cigar and cigarette holder cases.-Relates to combination pocket cases adapted to contain matches, cigarettes, cigar or cigarette holders, &c. In the form of case shown in Fig. 1, which may be suspended from a watch chain, the compartment c is provided with a door or lid c<3> hinged at c<5>, and the compartment b with a lid b<1> hinged at b<2>. The compartment b is formed as a match box, and the compartment c is adapted to receive a cigar or cigarette holder. One of the compartments may be made of sufficient size to hold cigars or cigarettes.
Patent GB-190009515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Screw Propellers.
Inventor: WALTERS WILLIAM MILLER
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 9515. Walters, W. M. May 24. Screw propellers; rudders. - Relates to means for reducing the drag or retarding effect of the boss, and the roots of the blades, of a screw propeller. The boss is made much larger than is usual, its diameter being about one-third of the diameter of the screw. In the case of old screws, the present small boss may be enlarged by means of wood or other blocks placed between the blades. The water is directed to and from this large boss by conical pieces placed in the after part of the vessel and the rudder. The pin f on the rudderpost may be cylindrical or tapered, and is made hollow to receive the spherical end of the tapered guide-block on the rudder.
Patent GB-190010957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Kettles.
Inventor: MACPHERSON ROBERT
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 10.957. Macpherson, R. June 16. Kettles, tea and like.-To effect rapid boiling in a kettle particularly for use at picnics, camping-out parties. a n the like, the kettle is constructed w i t h an internal saddleshaped flue A having openings at a and at B.
Patent GB-190012013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Hulls of Ships and Boats.
Inventor: ANDRADE CIPRIANO
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 12,013. Andrade, C., and Pardee, A. D. July 3. Hulls.-Relates to the design of ships and boats so that they shall offer great resistance to leeway, shall readily free themselves from water, and shall to a great extent be free from pitching. Fig. 1 shows a sheer plan, Fig. 2 a front view, and Fig. 4 a half-deck plan of one form of vessel. The sides tumble home and meet the bottom at an acute angle. The line E-E may be straight, or may be partly curved, lower amidships than at either end. The bow and stern are both rounded and provided with turtle-backs T. When the vessel heels over as indicated by the dotted line x-y, the port side becomes more nearly vertical, and offers great resistance to leeway, while the inclined starboard side offers little resistance to wind and wave. Various modifications may be made on this design. The deck may be sheered, the stern made square, and the bow pointed. The sides may be concave, convex, or doubly curved, and the bottom concave, convex, re-entrant, or wedge-shaped.
Patent GB-190012816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Street Sweepers.
Inventor: MILLER WILLIAM HENRY HECHT
Filed: 1900-07-16
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 12,816. Miller, W. H. H. April 23, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Sweeping - machines; scraping-machines; elevating sweepings into receptacles.-Relates to a hand machine the front of which scrapes, while a brush at the back sweeps, the road. The brush 10 is carried by a frame 8 swung on the axle 6 so that it can be raised and lowered ; curved arms 13 having scales pass through screw clamps 15 for adjustment purposes. The brush is driven from the wheel 7 by gear 11, 12. The apron 20 is carried by supports 16, shaped as shown in Fig. 4, which allow of the necessary movements when passing over obstacles in either a forward or backward direction ; over this apron the sweepings pass to the receptacle 4. The scraper 26 is pivoted at 24 to the apparatus, and fitted with means for raising it into the position shown in dotted lines, to throw the scrapings into the receptacle 31. The front 31<a> of the receptacle 4 is loose, and may be attached, when desired, by a turn-button 32 to the scraper, so that it rises with it ; by means of a cord 36 passing rounda roller 37 it then draws a scraper 35 forwards against the action of a spring roller 33, and clears the dust pan. The front of the apparatus rests on adjustable wheels 38. Fig. 5 shows a construction of the scraper in which the front part 26<b> takes the wear ; the part 26<c> is bent from the main part 26 along the line 26<a>, and is slightly adjustable, slotted overlapping flanges and bolts clamping the parts in the required position.
Patent GB-190013627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Free Wheel Clutches for Velocipedes.
Inventor: CORDNER ROBERT ALLEN
Filed: 1900-07-30
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 13,627. Cordner, R. A. July 30. Clutches.-Relates to the free-wheel back-pedalling clutch shown in Fig. 2 in section on the dotted line of Fig. 1. To the hub a of the driving-wheel a concentric ring c is secured, preferably by the locking-ring d and screws d<1>. The gear-wheel b has an inner eccentric surface forming with the concentric surface of the ring c a crescentshaped space g, in which is placed a loose ball or roller g<1> of diameter less than the greatest width of the space g. Between the gear-wheel and the ring c antifriction balls e run in a ball race closed by a ring f. When the pedals are held so that the widest part of the crescent-shaped space occupies its lowest position, the driving - wheel rotates without rotation of the pedals. In the application of the clutch to the crank axle, the inner surface of the gear-wheel is concentric, and the outer surface of the ring, which is secured to the axle, is eccentric.
Patent GB-190016529-A (GB)
Title: Processes of Manufacturing Abrasive Material from Bauxite, or other Hydrous Oxides of Aluminum.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1900-09-17
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 16,529. Mills, B. J. B, [General Electro- Chemical Co.]. Sept.17. Drawings to Specification. Grit.-Bauxite or other hydrous oxide of aluminium is fused in an electric furnace after having been dehydrated in the same or in a calcining or drying furnace. By regulating the cooling of the mass after its fusion in the electric furnace, the toughness of the resulting crystals, and also their fineness in grain, may be varied, the latter result being effected by agitating the cooling- mass.