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Patent GB-189711017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telegraph Cables or the like.
Inventor: HALL JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1897-05-03
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 11,017. Hall, J. J. May 3. Cables; insulating-compositions. - Cables are formed of bundles of conductors enclosed in a lead sheath. Each conductor A is enclosed in a loose layer of 'leno' muslin or other netted fabric B held in position by a cord c.
Patent GB-189716743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Sweetmeats known as Drops.
Inventor: SHAW EDWARD
Filed: 1897-07-15
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 16,743. Shaw, E. July 15. Confectionery or sweetmeats.- Relates to the machinery for the manufacture of drops described in Specification N o. 20,273, A.D. 1896. The tapes i, i, by which the sheets of drops are carried forward, may be driven at two speeds. By means of a clutch, operated by a rod n, the fast pulley k can be put in gear with the shaft p carrying the driving-pulleys h, in which case the ratchet-wheel j<1> rotates past the pawl on the slow pulleyj. The sheets while passing along the table are cooled by an air current supplied by a fan b. A water jacket, as described in the previous Specification, may be used in addition. The sheets of drops are broken up by a rotating angular bar c, Fig. 3, so that the sifter is required to break off the webs on the sides of the drops only.
Patent GB-189716885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Seeding Fruit.
Inventor: GIBSON JOSEPH GRANT
Filed: 1897-07-16
Granted: 1897-08-21
Abstract: 16,885. Gibson, J. G. July 16. Fruit, stoning.- The raisins or other fruit are impaled upon a roller formed with closely-set impaling-pins by means of a rubber or similar flexible feeding-belt. Fig. 1 is a side view, and Fig. 4 shows the impaling and stripping devices. The fruit is cleaned in a tank P by agitating in a sieve Q, and then fed on the vibrating board D which is hung by hangers E and shaken from the shaft F<1>. The fruit is fed in a single layer on to the rubber belt C, which feeds it to the impaling-roller B, the pressure of the belt being suitably adjusted. The stones are removed by the rotary blades H, which are kept clean by the brushes K which dip in a tank J. The tank may be raised or lowered by a cam. The fruit is removed by the teeth of a comb L, and falls on to a chute N. The comb is carried by a crank M, and may be moved away from the impaling-roller for cleaning by the handle L'. The roller B is made in sections to facilitate repairs.
Patent GB-189720941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Lighting of Harbours and Navigable Channels.
Inventor: BOULAY ERNEST DE VISMES DU
Filed: 1897-09-11
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 20,941. Du Boulay, E. de V. Sept. 11. Signal &c. lamps for lighting, and for indicating the ' fair-way' in harbours and navigable channels. Opaque screens a are so arranged in front of the source of light b that a beam of light passes between the opaque screens to the translucent coloured screens d, d'. These screens are disposed so that a beam of white light is projected between them, the white light indicating the ' fair-way' of the channel.
Patent GB-189728903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres for the Wheels of Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: TURNER GEORGE
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 28,903. Turner, G., and Venour, J. M. H. Dec. 7. Tyres, pneumatic felloes or rims.-A detachable tyre in which no inner air tube is employed is shown in section in Fig. 1. Each edge of the tyre E has a rib G which takes under the in-turned edge C of the rim A, and is secured in position by the inflation of the tube H attached to one edge of the tyre. The tube H is inflated through a valve inserted in the hole K, and the air chamber M is inflated from the tube H through a series of holes J which are normally closed by the slightly. vulcanized rubber flap L attached to the other edge of the tyre.
Patent GB-189803011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cardboard Boxes.
Inventor: WINDSOR ARTHUR HICKMAN
Filed: 1898-02-05
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 3011. Windsor, A. H. Feb. 5. Cardboard boxes for starch and other substances are formed of two strips A, B, Figs. 1 and 2, of which the strip A forms the back and sides of the box, and the strip B forms the front, bottom, and lid. Both are attached to one another by the flaps a<3>, b<4>. The flap b<3> of the lid may be inserted into a slit a<4> in the back.
Patent GB-189808793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Gates and the like.
Inventor: CAUDREY JAMES
Filed: 1898-04-15
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 8793. Caudrey, J. April 15. Window-shutters. - In collapsable gates, shutters, and the like the inclined bars b are pivoted at their centres c to the vertical bars a. The ends of the bars b have slots b<1> engaging pins c<1> fixed to the vertical bars a.
Patent GB-189812475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dress Shirts.
Inventor: WILSON THOMAS MACKAY
Filed: 1898-06-03
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 12,475. Wilson, T. M. June 3. Collars; shirt cuffs; shirt fronts.-The two parts of a shirt front are fastened together, collars are attached to the shirt neckband, and cuffs to the wristbands, by forming each of the parts to be connected together with inturned strips A', A<3> which interlock together as shown. The strips may extend the whole length of the part to be fastened, or may be interrupted in parts.
Patent GB-189819401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lock Nuts.
Inventor: JOSEPH JAMES HARRELL
Filed: 1898-09-12
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 19,401. Lake, W. R., [Harrell, J. J.]. Sept. 12. Locking nuts.-Nuts D for railway fishplates &c. are locked by a tail F which projects beyond the lower face of the nut and, by bearing against the fishplate &c. B, puts a strain on the nut. To lessen the strain while screwing up, the nut has a projection d formed on it which tends to tilt the nut back again. Two adjacent nuts may be locked by a single tail as shown in Fig. 3, and a spring projection d', weaker than the tail, may replace the projection d.
Patent GB-189819978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ticket Punches.
Inventor: GIBSON THOMAS
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 19,978. Gibson, T. Sept. 20. Ticket punches.-The punch e, which works through a hole across the jaws b, is carried by a lever h actuated by a push a with helical spring t. The depression, except when a ticket is inserted, is prevented by a spring detent i engaging the edge of a slot in a slide j; the end of the ticket presses back a projection j<1> on the slide and frees the detent, a spring k subsequently returning the slide to normal position. l is the pawl for actuating the register. To ensure a complete stroke, a rack h<2> is mounted on the lever h, and engages a spring catch p at the beginning of the stroke, whereupon it is impossible for the lever to return until the teeth have quite passed the catch. A pin p<2> on the catch presses back the spring bellhammer r as the rack is passing, but allows it to fly back and sound the bell as soon as the catch is free.
Patent GB-189821001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces and Drying Apparatuses having a Movable Bed for Ceramic and other Products.
Inventor: STURM HENRI
Filed: 1898-10-05
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 21,001. Sturm, H. Oct. 5. Rotary furnaces and kilns.- Relates to annular "furnaces" or kilns and drying-apparatus with floors capable of rotation, for firing and drying pottery and other products or materials. In the case of a firing-kiln or "furnace" the gases from a fixed furnace may pass through one half of the annular chamber, containing the goods to be fired, in a direction opposite to that of the motion of the floor, or through passages in the roof, the chamber, in the second case, forming a muffle. Air for cooling the charge passes through the other half of the chamber or roof. In the case of a drying-kiln, hot air is passed through the annular chamber. The floor, and the inner wall 2 which moves with it, may be supported by means of a metallic framework on a central pillar mounted in bearings as shown in Figs. 1 and 10, or on moving or fixed wheels or rollers 30, 45, as shown in Figs. 4 and 8. The roof may move with the inner wall as shown in Figs. 1 and 10, or it may be fixed as shown in Figs. 4 and 8. Sand lutes, or, in the case of a drying-kiln, canvas flaps make joints between the fixed and movable portions. In the firing-kilns the floor is made hollow at 16 for the reception of fuel for auxiliary heating, which is ignited by a portion of the gases from the fixed furnace as it approaches the firing-zone. Below the hollows 16 are spaces 19 for the reception of quicklime or other hygroscopic substance for the absorption of vapour given off from the newly-charged products. This substance is dehydrated as it passes through the zone of high temperature. The inner lining of the inner wall is formed of tongued and grooved blocks, and in it are suitable channels for charging the spaces 16 with fuel ; suitable peep-holes are also provided in the inner wall. In the directly-fired kiln with a fixed roof shown in Fig. 4, the roof is made hollow at the part where cooling of the charge takes place, to allow air from the discharge door, which is situated nearly opposite the furnace, to pass through it. The air which becomes heated in cooling the charge may be utilized in any suitable manner. In the case of a muffle kiln or oven, Fig. 8, the roof is made hollow all round, the furnace gases passing through one portion, and air for cooling the charge through the remainder. In the drying-kiln, hot air from a tubular or other heater is delivered into the annular chamber at several points in the outer wall. In the space between the fixed outer wall and the moving annular chamber are fitted narrow vertical shutters mounted on vertical pivots at top and bottom, and held in a radial position by springs.
Patent GB-189824467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Head Locks for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: SHACKLOCK CHRISTOPHER HARCOURT
Filed: 1898-11-19
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 24,467. Shacklock, C. H. Nov. 19. Steering-mechanism, locking. In the arrangement shown, the head B carries a cylindrical casing C enclosing a vertical spring bolt F which, when shot, engages a lug G on the head clip G<1>. The bolt is operated by a handle D<2>, the spindle D of which carries a cam D<1> acting on the tail of the bolt. The bolt may be arranged horizontally so as to engage the steering-stem, and the cam may be moved laterally to shoot the bolt.
Patent GB-189905105-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clothing and Bust Support, serving as a Corset Substitute.
Inventor: NUEHSMANN JOHANNA
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 5105. N³hsmann, J. March 8. Belts; corsets; suspenders for articles of dress.- A corset substitute consists of an arrangement of straps shown in front view in Fig. 1 and in rear view in Fig. 2, b being shoulder straps, f a strap to support the breasts, and e a strap provided with buttons, hooks, or the like to support the lower garments. The space between the straps which cover the breast is covered with fabric, and the front straps g are fastened together in any suitable manner. The appliance may be combined with or extended into a body belt or binder to support the lower part of the body.
Patent GB-189905226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skylights.
Inventor: BEDELL HENRY GEORGE
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 5226. Bedell, H. G., and Welsby, J. March 9. Roof-lights.-An upstanding metal frame 2 is formed with drainage channels 1, and perforations 11 are made in the sides and upper end for the purpose of ventilation. Caps 7 for securing the glass 3 in place are bolted to the upright flanges of the frame, and extend outside the frame to prevent the entrance of water through the perforations. Fig. 9 shows an enlarged view of an intermediate glazing-bar 13 formed with drainage troughs 1, 26, which conduct any moisture to the outside of the roof. The bar is made of sheet metal, with the edges bent upwards to form a vertical web, and one edge is bent over the other. The edges may be riveted together, and an iron stiffening-bar may be inserted between the edges. Large skylights are strengthened by cross-bars 19, Fig. 13, set at an angle in zig-zag fashion between the astragals or longitudinal bars. The glass panes are also cut at the same angle, and secured by lead strips 21 soldered to the webs of the cross-bars. Long sheets of glass may be supported in the middle by hollow cross-bars. The upper sheets of glass may overlap the lower sheets, and may be supported at the lower corners by the caps. Perforations 16 are made in the glazing-bars to allow air to circulate freely through the bars, and the cross-bars 19 are in open communication with the longitudinal bars. Hoods are fitted over the open tubular bars to prevent the entrance of rain water.
Patent GB-189906328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Generating Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN WOOD
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 6328. Robinson, J. W., and Hadley, H. March 23. Acetylene.-Relates to generating-apparatus in which the supply of water is automatically regulated. One or more generators C, each containing a perforated carbide holder c closed by a lid c<1> secured by a cam c<2> operated by a lever handle c<3>, are connected to one another by a tube c<5> having a hand tap c<6>, to a gas holder A by pipes connected up to the non- return valves E, and to the water-supply tank D by pipes d, d<1>, having hand-taps d<2> and an automatically-operated valve F. The gas holder consists of a closed casing having a bell a within, and is charged to about the height of the bell with water. On the top of the bell rests a plate g<1>, to which is attached a lever G pivoted at g, and connected at its other end to a rod H, normally held in its upper position by a spring h<2> enclosed in a cylinder h situated in the tank D. The top of the rod H is connected by a rod h<1> to the stem f of the water-supply valve F, which is thereby normally held open. In operation, water flows from the tank D through the pipes d, d<1> to one or both of the generators, according as the taps d<2> are opened or closed. Acetylene is generated, and passes to the holder, displacing the water, which is driven through an opening in the cover to an overhead tank B. At the same time the gas raises the bell, and thereby operates the lever G to close the valve F. Either generator may be cut out for cleaning and re-charging without affecting the other one. The Provisional Specification states that the generator may be arranged so as to give automatically an audible or visible signal when the carbide is exhausted. It also describes the communication between the tank B and holder A as a pipe opening near the bottom of the holder, whereby air is imprisoned in the upper part of the holder outside the bell, and by means of an automatically-operated valve the quantity and pressure of the water displaced may be controlled. Other details only mentioned in the Provisional Specification are the discharge of the water through a spraying-device on to the carbide, an automatically-operated check valve for use when the cover is removed or released, and a purifying- chamber between the generator and the gas holder.
Patent GB-189907439-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bust-improver.
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 7439. Lake, H. H., [Soc. P. Dutoict, Marlin, & Co.]. April 8. Bust improvers.-Relates to a bust improver to be worn over a corset. Fig. 1 shows the inside of the garment. It consists of a piece of fabric a provided with stiffeners b. Adjustable straps g, e regulate the contour of the garment. Shoulder straps c and a waistband f fasten the garment on the person. In a modified garment', which does not reach down to the waist but only covers the breasts, the band f is dispensed with, and the garment is attached to the corset or other garment by a strap extending vertically downwards from the lower edge of the garment.
Patent GB-189907606-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Manufacturing Ladies' Dress Bodice Linings.
Inventor: CHRISTIE MARIE HENRIETTE
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 7606. Christie, M. H. April 11. Grantof Patent refused. Dresses.-Relates to dress bodice linings, Fig. 1, and consists in constructing them so that the stiffening-pieces s are placed between the seams so that the latter can be readily unstitched for the attachment of the dress material without removing the bones.
Patent GB-189908013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: POWELL FRANK
Filed: 1899-04-17
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8013. Powell, F., and Hanmer, F., [trading as Powell & Hanmer]. April 17. Acetylene lamps ; carriage lamps ; velocipede lamps.-In cycle, vehicular, and other lamps in which the water chamber A is arranged above the carbide chamber B, the gas is dried and freed from solid impurities by a loosely-made pad or pads G of felt or other material, which also serves to equalize the flow of the gas to the burner. The eyelets g of the pads are passed over the outlet nozzle a of the water chamber, and the pads are held in position and compressed by a perforated plate H and a nut i. This construction facilitates the removal and renewal of the pads. When the lamp is in use, water from the chamber A passes, under the control of the valve C, to the carbide D, which is retained by a perforated plate J and a spring k. The gas generated traverses the perforated plates J, H, the pad G, and the openings f, to the burner E.
Patent GB-189915502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads and Cots for Hospitals, Lunatic Asylums, and the like and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: WHITFIELD SAMUEL ILSLEY
Filed: 1899-07-28
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 15,502. Whitfield, S. I. July 28. Bedsteads and cots.- The metal filling b<3> of the end frame of a hospital, lunatic asylum, &c. bed is riveted to the end rail b<2>, which supports by means of studs H a broad end rail A chilled at b<1> to the corner blocks. The adjustable end bar f<1> works below the bar A, leaving no space between the wire mesh and the end bars b'. Rods k<1>, connected to the wire fabric by means of wire coils f<2>, are fixed to the side rail K at intervals by eyelets k', the stems of which are passed through the side bars and riveted at k<4>. The pillars S' of the rising and falling side frames of cots pass through rubberlined holes V in brackets fixed to the side bars S. The top rails of the side frames have rubbercovered studs W, which drop into holes T in brackets on the pillars.
Patent GB-189919799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cans and Packing Vessels.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 19,799. Boult, A. J., [Vaillant, G. W.]. Oct. 3. Cans; cans, opening.-Relates to cans for containing and preserving food, paint, and the like. The lid A is formed with an inwardly-formed rim a' containing a ripping-wire C. The rim fits down on an inwardly-formed concave shoulder b<2> on the body B, and is soldered thereto. The ripping- wire C is inserted as shown in Fig. 6. One end crosses a notch a<3>, where it is fixed by solder, while the other end passes out through a notch a<2>, a sufficient length being left for the attachment of a key or the like. The rim b of the body may be flanged out into the angle of the lid rim by a suitable application of pressure as shown in Fig. 4. The severed lid then fits closely on the opened can. The form of lid described may also be used with a straight-up body. The bottom E is closed by a soldered cap G, the can being preferably filled from the bottom.
Patent GB-189920143-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Three-legged Folding Chair.
Inventor: ROTT ALBERT
Filed: 1899-10-07
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 20,143. Rott, A. Oct. 7. Chairs.-Relates to a three - legged folding chair. The back leg q is pivoted between two cross-bars e, f on the frame a b, which forms the back and the front legs. The seat is hinged at h, and has on its underside a ledge l on which is a fixed plate p and two pivoted spring-actuated notched catches n. When the chair is open ready for use, the slot s on the back leg engages the plate p, and the back leg is locked in place by the catches n. By disengaging either catch, the back leg can be turned aside, allowing the seat to drop as in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-189924313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus suitable for Heating Water or other Liquid, and as a Condenser.
Inventor: HOLDEN HARRY
Filed: 1899-12-06
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 24,313. Holden, H., and Brooke, R. G. Dec. 6. Plates, securing tubes to; jointing - tools.-Relates to tubular apparatus for heating liquids or for condensing steam. Pairs of concentricallyarranged tubes are connected to separate tubeplates, between which chambers or passages are formed. The outer tubes are expanded into their plates, and the inner tubes are made fluidtight by soft-metal plugs, and are provided at their lower ends with tapered ferrules 22, which have square or other holes and are screwed home by a key, such as is shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190002249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tenoning Machines.
Inventor: ROBINSON THOMAS NIELD
Filed: 1900-02-05
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 2249. Robinson, T. N. Feb. 5. Tenoning.-The piece of timber 4 to be tenoned is mounted on a sliding table 3, and is fed forward between the rotary cutters 6, 10 when the feedmechanism is thrown into gear by pressing the treadle 30. The rotary cutters 6, 10 are mounted on brackets 7, 11, which are mounted slidably on the vertical face of the pedestal 9. The speed of the feed can be regulated by a hand-wheel 21, which controls the velocity ratio of friction discs 17,18. The treadle 30 presses a friction disc 28 against the friction-wheel 33, and thereby starts the feed. The table 3 is pulled forward by a strap 35. which winds on the drum 36, and, when the treadle 30 is released, the table is pulled back by weights 39.
Patent GB-190005141-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Guiding and Driving the Shuttle in Weaving Looms.
Inventor: SCHMIDT PAUL
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 5141. Schmidt, P. March 17. L o o m shuttle races.- The shuttle 6, provided with rollers 5, is guided by coils 1, which are fixed to the batten 3 by additional coils 2 and rods 4, or are placed directly in grooves in the batten. The coils may be replaced by combs. The shuttle may be driven by electric means, the coils or combs being employed to conduct an electric current to a small electromotor mounted on the shuttle.
Patent GB-190015863-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Preventing Sand and Shingle Accumulating in Harbours, Mouths of Rivers, or around Piers, Sea Walls, and similar Places.
Inventor: MAXWELL EBENEZER
Filed: 1900-09-06
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 15,863. Maxwell, E. Sept. 6. Dredging ; scouring rivers, harbours, and the like.-Apparatus for preventing sand and shingle from accumulating in harbours, mouths of rivers, or around piers, sea walls, and similar places is shown in plan in Fig. 1 applied to a sea wall 6 and breakwater 7. The sand and shingle 8, brought by the sea in the direction of the arrows shown, is drawn through the suction pipe 2 by means of the pump 1, and is then forced along the delivery pipe 10 and is discharged at some point where the sea, acting in the same direction as the arrows, will carry it away.
Patent GB-190015900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Newspaper-holders.
Inventor: RIEMER LUDWIG
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 15,900. Riemer, L. Sept. 7. Reading-desks.-The apparatus consists of two wire frames c, f, capable of sliding together and supported on aback piece a provided with a handle i. The paper is secured in place by hooks x, x. A tear-off writing-pad n is attached. In a modification, the wires of one frame slide through holes in the back piece.