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Patent GB-189904576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stoppers for Bottles or other Receptacles.
Inventor: WORTHEN WILLIAM DUSTIN
Filed: 1899-03-02
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 4576. Worthen, W. D. March 2. Measures of capacity.- Consists of a measuring- stopper for medicine bottles &c., which enables any desired quantity of the contents to be withdrawn from the bottle &c. and administered directly to the patient, or otherwise used. The head A' of the stopper is formed as a transparent graduated chamber, which is filled through a conduit d' in the stem. When the desired quantity has entered the chamber, the bottle is turned half way round and then raised to an upwardly-inclined position, the dam E retaining the liquid in the stopper during these movements. For mobile liquids, only one conduit may be provided, but for thicker liquids an air conduit d<2>, which may be smaller than or equal in diameter to the conduit d', is also formed in the stem. The stopper may be provided with a cork or other washer D, which may be varied in size to suit vessels of different sizes.
Patent GB-189906427-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Composition for making Beverages.
Inventor: EVENDEN THOMAS RICHARD
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 6427. Evenden, T. R. March 24. Beverages, materials for.-Relates to a composition for making beverages, and consists chiefly in the use of saccharin as a sweetening-agent so as to enable the bulk of the composition to be reduced. The composition consists of a mixture of citric or tartaric acid, a flavouring such as oil of lemon, and saccharin. The beverage is made by mixing the composition with hot water, and a colouring- ingredient may be added.
Patent GB-189907004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for Cycles and other Things.
Inventor: VIGERS MARTIN
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 7004. Vigers, M., and Blomfield, J. S. April l.i Handles.-Relates to handles for velocipedes &c. A series of rings a, Fig. 2, or a band b, Fig. 4, are mounted on a core c of wood, ebonite, paper, &c. The rings or band may be solid or tubular, and in the latter case may be filled with compressed air or other fluid. End caps f, g may be formed on the core, or fixed thereto. A felt, leather, &c. cover h may be arranged over the rings. The core may be dispensed with, the rings &c. being mounted directly on the handle-bar. In some cases, rings or a strip of asbestos, felt, cork, &c. are arranged to form distance-pieces between the rings a or coils b.
Patent GB-189918425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: SMITH HINSDALE
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 18,425. Smith, H. Sept. 12. Gas and like engines.-Two cylinders A are arranged on opposite sides of a crank shaft B, their pistons being connected to opposite cranks B', B'. A bent pipe C forms a common combustion chamber to which the charge is admitted through a beat valve b<2>. The exhaust valve d<2> is carried in a similar pipe E, and is opened by a cam which is slid on the shaft B every other revolution by a cross-grooved cam 26. which engages the end of the valve spindle. A cam 29 also engages an electric terminal 30, and closes momentarily the primary circuit of an inductor coil, the secondary circuit of which terminates in the sparking points v, v<2>. The terminal 30 is carried on the cover 40 of the casing 22, which may be adjusted to alter the time of ignition by a lever 45. The valvechests are constructed as shown in Fig. 5, the seating 48 being screwed in and the box b<3> and pipe 27 secured to its stem f by a nut 54.
Patent GB-189918860-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Taking Measurements of the Upper Part of the Body.
Inventor: LECIEJEWSKI JOHANN
Filed: 1899-09-19
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,860. Leciejewski, J. Sept. 19. Measures of length. - The apparatus is for measuring the body for wearing-apparel &c. The measure a, which passes behind the neck, over the shoulders, under the armpits, and round the back, has a series of numbered eyeleted holes c, into which tapes d, d can be hooked. The tapes are weighted at f, f, and are buttoned by eyeleted holes d<1> to slides g on the waist tape a<1>.
Patent GB-189919786-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Shuttle Box End Spring for Looms for Weaving Calico or other Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: INGHAM JOSEPH UNWIN
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 19,786. Ingham, J. U. Oct. 3. Loom shuttle boxes.-The box-end springs a of looms for calico &c. are made reversible by lapping both ends and providing them with recesses d for the spindle, and by lengthening the slot or bolt-hole b.
Patent GB-189922507-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Starting Explosive and other Engines, especially those Employed on Self-propelled Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JACKSON RALPH
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 22,507. Jackson, R., and Firth, A. Nov. 11. Turning-gear.-A shaft c driven by chain gearing e from the crank shaft of an explosion or other engine, is turned at starting by unwinding a ribbon from the drum q which turns the shaft through a ratchet clutch. The ribbon is rewound by a spring v attached at one end to the drum and at the other to a fixed sleeve w. The shaft c is described as the intermediate shaft of a motor tricycle from which the driving-wheels are driven by one or the other of the chain-wheels f, g.
Patent GB-189922808-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bicycle, specially adapted for Female Riders.
Inventor: ENRICO GIOVANNI
Filed: 1899-11-15
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 22,808. Enrico, G. Nov. 15. Bicycles ; driving- mechanism. - Relates to a bicycle specially adapted for female riders. The rider stands on treadlelevers p, Fig. 1, which are supported in front by cords fixed to a sway beam pivoted on a bracket l, and are connected at the rear to cranks a on the main axle. The main axle carries arms B, Fig. 2, on which are mounted pinions C gearing with internal teeth A on a fixed casing and with a spur-wheel E fixed to the driving-wheel hub. The gearing is enclosed to exclude dust. The frame is of the form shown, the saddle pillar &c. being dispensed with. A forked support l<1>, Fig. 1, serves to steady the rider.
Patent GB-190004499-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Universal Joint for Carrying Lamps or other purposes.
Inventor: HIRST HUGO
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 4499. Hirst, H., and Collings, J. H. March 9. Tripod and like stands.- Lamps, and chemical, microscopical, and like apparatus are adjustably supported upon stands and brackets by a universal joint provided with a single locking- screw. When this screw S is loosened, the sleeve C may be moved along and turned round a horizontally- or vertically - arranged rod A, and a second rod a, which supports the lamp or other article, may be moved longitudinally within the bearing c, which may also be turned or rotated within the sleeve C.
Patent GB-190006949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draft Appliances and Couplings for Railroad Cars.
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 6949. Westinghouse Brake Co., [Westing- house, G.]. April 12. Underframing of bodies; draw-gear; buffers; couplings, automatic.-The frames, particularly those of wagons with short rigid wheel bases, are stiffened by longitudinal metal channel beams 10 secured to the centre and end timbers and having pressed recesses 102, which, in conjunction with the straps 103, form abutments for the buffer and draw gear, shown in Figs. 6 and 9, which is preferably of the frictional and spring type carried in the draw-strap 27, adapted to slide in the slots 104, 105 of the casing 10. Fig. 11 shows an automatic coupling of the "vertical plane" type fitted with an ordinary draw-hook 37. The draw-strap 27 is riveted to the bifurcated draw-bar, to which the stem 29 of the coupler head 30 is pivoted by the pin 291. Springs 32 bearing on the stem 29 normally keep the coupling in the central longitudinal plane of the vehicle, while accidental uncoupling is prevented by the spring block 45 on one coupling-head bearing against the vertical abutment 49 on the adjacent head. In a modification, the stem 29 forms the draw-bar and is pivoted directly to the strap 27, the inner end of the stem having shoulders which interlock with a removable section. When a vehicle with an automatic coupling is to be linked to the ordinary draw-hook of an adjacent vehicle, the removable buffers 36 are fitted. The buffer beam 5, Fig. 15, has bolted to it a shoe 34 with a downwardly-turned flange 38 and studs 39. The flange 42 of the buffer 33 is slipped under the flange 38, and is slotted to pass over the studs 39, the whole resting on the flange 40 and being secured by split-pins 41, or, as shown in Fig. 18, rectangular projections 43 are fitted instead of the studs, and the plate 42 is locked by the spring catches 44 pivoted to the projections 43.
Patent GB-190010369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mills for Sugar Cane and the like.
Inventor: STILLMAN OSCAR BISHOP
Filed: 1900-06-06
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 10,369. Stillman, O. B. June 6. Roller mills for sugar cane &c. The caps of the top roll bearings are held down by U-shaped bolts, which may be let into recesses in the standards.
Patent GB-190010733-A (GB)
Title: Improved Railway Car.
Inventor: COOLBAUGH FRANK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 10,733. Coolbaugh, F. W., and Dingertz, K. June 12. Wagons; bodies; underframing of bodies.-Relates particularly to hopper cars. Fig. 1 shows a plan. End beams E, Fig. 6, comprising outer walls a and top and bottom flanges b, c, have webs d between which the longitudinal centre and side beams are secured by bolts F. The central portion of the car has transverse beams to which the sides M of the hoppers, which are formed integral with their ends L<1>, are secured. The ends and sides of the car consist of channelled frames Q, Fig. 11, connected together by rivets q<1> and to the floor plates J by rivets q, while the corners are strengthened and protected by vertical plates R having pockets to receive the edges of the flanges of the frames Q. The floor plates K for covering the space between the centre beams over the hopper openings are held in place by angle clips, not shown. In a modification, on the inner surface of each side beam a shoe plate is fitted, to which the ends of a substantially V-shaped or channel bar are secured, the central flat portion of such bar passing over the top of the centre beams below which pass stirrups secured to the bar.
Patent GB-190011603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sheets or Plates of Steel or Iron Covered on one or Both Surfaces with a Fixed Porportion of Copper.
Inventor: MARTIN EDOUARD
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-06-26
Abstract: 11,603. Martin, E. June 26. Plates.-Relates to a process for producing iron or steel plates coated with copper. Steel &c. ingots are cleaned by grinding and are then electrolytically covered by a thin coating of copper. A sheet of copper electrolytically coated with copper is then applied to the surface of the ingot, the sheet and ingot both being heated and pressed upon it. The compound ingot thus formed is then rolled to the required thickness. Copper plates may be applied to both sides of the ingot if desired. Several ingots may be simultaneously treated in the same press by interposing steel sheets between the different sets of ingots and plates.
Patent GB-190015419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Supply of Current to Electric Vehicles by Inductive Means
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1900-08-29
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 15,419. Haddan, R., [Sussmann-Kellborn, E.]. Aug. 29. Electric railways and tramways worked with alternating single or multiphase currents in which power is transmitted to the vehicle by induction. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement for a three-phase current. The primary of the transformer, consisting of coils a and continuous or interrapted polepieces o, is placed in the road, and the secondary f, g, which is of similar construction, is carried on the vehicle. For simple alternating currents, two sets are used. The pole-pieces may be connected electrically, and condensers v may be coupled with the coils.
Patent GB-190015873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Alkali Salts and By-products therefrom.
Inventor: HOEPFNER CARL
Filed: 1900-09-06
Granted: 1901-09-06
Abstract: 15,873. Smith, S. J. W., [Representative of Hoepfner, C.]. Sept. 6. Chlorine is obtained by electrolysing a zinc or other metallic chloride solution, prepared by treating a metallic oxide, oxygen compound, or ore.
Patent GB-190019243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire or such like Tongs
Inventor: MORTON FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 19,243. Morton, F. Oct. 27. Fire-irons.-The ends a of the legs b of fire and like tongs are curved, and work in a groove in the part c, which may be in one piece or in two stamped or cast parts connected by a bolt i with an ornamental head n and nut o. The ends a may be hollow and may work on horns projecting from the part c. A spring tending to open the legs may be fitted.
Patent GB-190100085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Cutting Biscuits.
Inventor: DIETRICH MAX
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 85. Dietrich, M. Jan. 1. Biscuits.-In a machine for cutting rusks &c., the rusks are fed into recesses in a rotary drum or disc, and carried against a fixed knife. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the drum consists of two discs d, between which a knife f is fitted. The drum is formed with recesses closed on one side by an adjustable plate, and on the other by a hinged plate g. The feed-hopper q has one side movable, and, when a recess is beneath it, the side is moved outwards by a fitting on the hinged plate or flap g striking a projection fitting thereon. The hinged plate g is itself turned outwards, so as to receive the rusks, by the bow-piece m engaging a cam n. On rotating the disc, the piece m leaves the cam, and the plate g is closed by a spring p, so gripping the rusk until it reaches a second cam o, when the plate turns outwards and the cut rusks are delivered into a receptacle.
Patent GB-190101244-A (GB)
Title: Spraying Instrument for Liquids, as Liquid Colours, Oils, Essences and the like.
Inventor: BURDICK CHARLES LAURENCE
Filed: 1901-01-19
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 1244. Burdick, C. L. Jan. 19. Painting and varnishing.-Relatea to apparatus for spraying liquids, such as colours, oils, &c., and consists in a modification of the apparatus described in Specification No. 9764, A.D. 1892. The body portion A of the apparatus is connected to a part B, to which a colour &c. receptacle C is connected by a bayonet joint, and to a valve casing D carrying a tubular handle E, which serves as a passage for compressed air supplied from a reservoir. A spring-controlled valve in the casing D is operated by a finger-piece G to control the supply of air, the casing being in communication with a passage in the body A leading to an adjustable nozzle I. The passage of the air through the nozzle I draws the colour from the receptacle C through a tube K connected to a nozzle L, where it meets the current of air, and is delivered as a spray. The orifice in the nozzle L is adjusted to control the supply of colour by means of a pointed rod M, which passes through a stuffing-box 0, and is adjusted by means of a nut or collar N attached thereto and screwing into the gland of the box O.
Patent GB-190101287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Car Seats.
Inventor: KLING PETER MADSEN
Filed: 1901-01-19
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1287. Kling, P. M. Jan. 19. Seats and seat backs.-The back 3 carries plates 4 connected by outer and inner links 7, 8 to the frame 1 and the cross-bar 10. The links 8 are mounted to turn with the bar 10, which is pivoted in the frame 1. In the position shown, the ledges 13 on the plates 4 rest on the links 7, but if the back is fully reversed, ledges 12 on the plate 4, shown to an enlarged scale in Fig. 4, rest on the links 8. The plates 4 have inclines 5 for resting against the bevelled portions 6 of the seats 1.
Patent GB-190102709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas-heated Hand-irons.
Inventor: BLAIR DUNCAN RAMSAY
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 2709. Blair, D. R. Feb. 8. Ironing.-Relates to gas-heated hand-irons for laundry work &c. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section of the iron, and Fig. 3 a plan of the body part A. On each side of the body are series of openings B with inner shields B<2>, which point towards the toe of the iron and direct ingoing currents of air thereto. The interior of the body is divided into two combustion chambers C, C' by a vertical feather D, extending up to the same height as the sides of the body, so as to touch the plate E. The diaphragm plate E is placed on the body, and its lateral edges E' extend as far as or beyond those of the lid H. The plate E has openings for projecting horns A<2>, A<3>, A<4> on the body A, which limit the position of the lid H. A sheet of asbestos F is placed on the plate E, an air space G being left between it and the lid. The lid has horns H<5>, H<7> projecting down to the plate E, and is also formed with a ledge H<9> and ribs H<10>, H<11> for keeping the asbestos board F down in place. Screws J', passing through holes in the plate E, secure the lid to the body. At the rear of the lid is an inclined bracket H", through which the atmospheric burner K passes, and is fixed by the nozzle K' and nut K<1>. A back-shield L projects down below the bracket H<12>, to regulate the air entering at the rear. The bracket H<13>, to which the handle is bolted, projects straight up from the lid. The body and lid are formed with tapering parts, so that they may be easily removed from the casting moulds, and the use of loose cores is avoided.
Patent GB-190106548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Folding Boxes and Crates.
Inventor: ALLCROFT WALTER LACY
Filed: 1901-03-28
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 6548. Allcroft, W. L. March 28. Folding-boxes and crates of the kind described in Specification No. 4752, A.D. 1897, are formed by hinging the sides and ends to the bottom in the manner shown in Figs. 4 and 5, by providing the bottom with angle-irons B against which the sides and ends abut, and by providing the ends with flanged angle-irons to engage with the sides. The sides C are connected with the bottom A by link hinges E, Fig. 5, which permit the sides to have freedom of movement, and the ends D are connected with the bottom by external links F. The lid is flanged to hold the set-up sides and ends together.
Patent GB-190107261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: GOURNY-WYSOCKI VENCESLAS
Filed: 1901-04-06
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 7261. Gourny-Wysocki, V. April 6. Brakes, rim. A rim brake for bicycles &c. comprises a bifurcated lever b pivoted at e to a clip f secured to the forked bridge, and having, on its ends, rollers d of suitable shape to engage the wheel rim. It is actuated by a cord h connected to the handle-bar, and is removed when released by a spring g. In a modification, the rollers d are replaced by rubber heels carried in shoes attached to the arms b.
Patent GB-190110383-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Article for Use by Smokers and Others
Inventor: RIXSON WILLIAM ALLEN
Filed: 1901-05-20
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 10,383. Rixson, W. A. May 20. Match receptacles.-Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of a bell, which may be fixed to a table &c. Fig. 2 shows a sectional view of the ringing- mechanism. The rim b of an ashtray a may be roughened &c. to form a match-striking plate. A match holder k is surrounded by a bell j. A cigar-cutting blade e is carried by the sliding tube d, which is held up by the spring f bearing on the pin g, and is surmounted by a snuff-box i. The bell j is rung by rotating the toothed wheel l, Fig. 2, operating the wheel m and hammer o.
Patent GB-190110457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coaling Vessels
Inventor: TEMPERLEY JOHN RIDLEY
Filed: 1901-05-20
Granted: 1902-08-20
Abstract: 10,457. Temperley, J. R., and Temperley, J. May 20. Colliers; barges. -To facilitate the rapid withdrawal of coal from the bulk, the cargo space a extends practically along the whole length of the vessel, and the floor F is supported at such a height above the floor of the vessel by pillars b that the cargo mav be withdrawn through side openings and shoots n, or through side doors k, protected from the pressure of the direct head of coal by baffleb l. Further openings m are provided for the withdrawal of the remainder of the coal when the store has s fallen below the level of the baffle-plates. The coal thus withilrawn may be either stored in sacks or buckets below the floor of the cargo space or discharged through either two side passages or one central passage f, extending, like the cargo space, practically along the whole length of the vessel. Trimming is avoided by arranging the sloping sides s at approximately the angle of repose of the cargo on itself, the inner walls q of the passages f are constructed on girder principles, and sagging and hogging stresses are prevented by the longitudinal box girders g, c. The transporters p are mounted on rails d on the girders c, and have cantilever arms r, so that they may be used either for loading and discharging the collier or vessel, or for transferring cargo from a vessel 14 at one side to another 15 at the other side.
Patent GB-190111336-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hat Fastener for Ladies' Hats
Inventor: LIVESEY CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1901-06-03
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 11,336. Livesey, C. E, June 3. Appliancesfor securing to head.-The appliance consists of two combs, of the shape shown in Fig. 1, which are attached to the hat towards the front by hooks C, which engage with buttons fixed to the hat. The combs lie along each side of the head, in the position shown in Fig. 3, before use, and, to bring them into use, they are forced upwards into the hair, and the spike D with which each comb is provided is forced into the hat.
Patent GB-190113368-A (GB)
Title: Steam or Gasoline Rotary Motor
Inventor: MOTSINGER NEWELL HANSBERRY
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-07-01
Abstract: 13,368. Motsinger, N. H. July 1. Screw motors.- A steam, gasoline, &c. screw motor has two cylindrical or conical drums 10, 11 formed with one or more spiral vanes 10<1>, and recesses 11<1>, respectively. The cycloidal outlines of the vanes and recesses are shaped so that they are in contact when the drums rotate. The fluid pressure is admitted through a reversing-cock 21 and pipe 20 to a port 14 at one end of the drum chamber, and, by acting in the wedge-shaped chamber formed by vanes, rotates the drums and exhausts at the opposite end of the chamber. A duplex engine may be arranged.