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Patent GB-189821124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Parasols and the like for Use with Cycles and for similar purposes.
Inventor: JAMES THOMAS
Filed: 1898-10-07
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,124. James, T. Oct. 7. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a method of mounting a parasol or the like on a motor car or other vehicle, so that it can be easily closed and folded up. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement applied to a lady's bicycle. The parasol E is suspended by a hinged joint to a horizontal arm D, which is connected by a hinged joint to the top of a telescopic standard A. The top rod a<3> is supported by a spiral spring inside the tube a<2>, and the rod D is kept horizontal by a spring d<2>. A cord e<2> connects a rib of the parasol to the handle-bar, and the standard A is bolted by the clamp c to the saddle spring b. The construction of the parasol is shown in section in Fig. 3*. Instead of the usual stick F, there is a short wooden rod G coned at the upper end so as to be pushed into a conical socket when the parasol is hold open. The stretchers e<1> arc jointed to a ring g on the lower end of the rod G. The parasol is closed by pulling down the knob C. The standard A is closed up, and the closed parasol and rod D are folded against it and tied together by the cord e<2>. Variations in the details of different parts are mentioned.
Patent GB-189825301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Grates.
Inventor: SPINETTE VALENTIN
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 25,301. Spinette, V. Nov. 30. Firebars and grates.-Each bar is formed of a web C of elongated lozenge section and a series of conical projections D, D, with dished tops. The raised, gudgeon-like ends of the bars rest on bearers E, and in order to allow the bars to be rocked the gudgeons may be cylindrical to fit recesses in the bearers, which in that case are provided with correspondingly-recessed cap bars. The ends, in the form shown, are made with interlocking projections m, n.
Patent GB-189825898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Rearing of Chickens, Ducklings, and other Newly-hatched Poultry and Game Birds.
Inventor: NICHOLS ERNEST ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1900-01-08
Abstract: 25,898. Nichols, M. L., [Executrix of Nichols, E. A.]. Dec. 8. Fostermothers.- Consists of a suitable chamber divided into two compartments b and c. The compartment b is heated by pipes d, d from a circulating boiler. The pipes d are arranged in spaces b<5> between the sides of the foster-mother and inner walls or sides formed of perforated zinc e, e. The floor b<1> of the compartment b is raised, and air-admission holes b<3>, b<3> are formed beneath it. The air follows the course of the arrows through the chamber b, and is discharged through a hole g<1> in the hinged cover g<3>. The compartment c has a separate hinged cover g<4> and wirework panels c<4> in the sides. Hinged glazed panels h are provided so that they may be used either to close the panels c<4> or to form a glazed roof when the cover g<4> is turned back. The compartment c is provided with hatchways leading into the compartment b and into the open air. The bottoms of both compartments may be made in drawer form.
Patent GB-189905338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ratchet Braces.
Inventor: BLAKEMAN JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1900-06-11
Abstract: 5338. Blakeman, J. March 11. Braces.-The tool spindle A has a wheel B with star teeth. On each side of the wheel is pivoted a link D, the outer ends of the links carrying a pivot E for the hand-lever C. The lever has teeth c formed on each side, so that either set may be brought into engagement with the wheel, allowing the brace to be rotated in opposite directions.
Patent GB-189906429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telescopes and Apparatus for Sighting Ordnance.
Inventor: COMMON ANDREW AINSLIE
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 6429. Common, A. A. March 24. Drawings to Specification. Telescopes.-In telescopes for use in sighting ordnance, the tube carrying the eye-piece is made to slide in the main tube against the action of a weak spring, to prevent shock to the gunner when the gun is discharged. A binocular telescope may be employed, having a vertical cross-wire in one telescope and a horizontal cross-wire in the other, or two telescopes may be arranged as a binocular as regards position, but with different powers and fields of view.
Patent GB-189910699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Street Lamp-posts, Electric Light Standards, and the like.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 10,699. Jones, W. May 23. Hydrants.-Lampposts for electric or other lighting are fitted with firealarms H and with hydrants B. The hydrants are provided with main and bye-pass cocks C, g sunk in the ground near the base of the post. A tap may be fitted on one of the hydrant nozzles, and the hydrant may be used for watering the roads.
Patent GB-189923161-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable Bed.
Inventor: HAMPTON TOM
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 23,161. Hampton, T. Nov. 21. Bedsteads.-To the side bars a of a portable bed is fixed a canvas, padded, or wirework bottom. Extension pieces b are hinged to the side bars a, and are held in place by resting on projections d, Figs. 6 and 7. The canvas &c. of the bottom may be extended to the pieces b, or these may have separate covers forming rests for head and foot. The outer ends of the pieces b are slotted to receive cross-pieces or spreaders. The head-rest may be held at a suitable angle by hinged struts e. The cross-legs f have pins g fitting in holes in the side bars a. The legs are connected by a pole h having sockets to fit on the pivots of the legs. When the parts are taken asunder, the legs and spreaders and pole may be placed parallel to the sides a ; the ends b are now turned in, and the whole rolled up and secured by straps.
Patent GB-190004601-A (GB)
Title: Improved Post-card.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-03-10
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 4601. Thompson, W. P., [Buff & Mettler]. March 10. Postcards. - Relates to a postcard embroidered with a design or monogram which shows only on one side. The card may be made by fastening sheets of paper a, c on a sheet of fabric b. In a modification, a single sheet of paper is employed fastened to a sheet of fabric, such as unglazed linen cloth,
Patent GB-190006122-A (GB)
Title: Self-cleaning Filters.
Inventor: REED RUDOLPH CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1900-04-02
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 6122. Reed, R. C., Zadig, H., and Blumenthal, L. April 2. Filters; cleansing; unfiltered liquid, adapted for drawing-off. -The filter block 2 is fitted with a spiral rib 8, thus forming a spiral passage round its outside. A central pipe 3 conducts the filtered water to a receiver 9, where it collects under the pressure of the enclosed air. Thus, on opening the unfiltered water tap 7, water passing along the spiral passage cleans the filter block, this action being assisted by filtered water forced back by the air pressure in the receiver, rendering the filter self-cleansing. In a modification, the lower end of the pipe 3 is connected with the receiver, which may be a separate vessel. In another modification, a spiral passage is formed also on the inside of the filter block, and reversing-valves are provided so that filtration may take place in either direction.
Patent GB-190006325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Doors or Gates for Hoists.
Inventor: ETCHELLS JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 6325. Etchells, J. C. April 4. Lifts, cage. Relates to well doors of the portcullis type. Angle - iron guides A are fitted continuously in the shaft. The doors B, each with an angle-iron frame, fitted up with corrugated iron or wood panelling, slide in these guides, and are connected by ropes so that as the upper one is raised the lower one falls. The upper one is made to overbalance the lower, so that they are self - closing. Strong, light, and preferably fireproof doors are produced.
Patent GB-190008464-A (GB)
Title: Pin Cushion.
Inventor: RICHTER ANNA MARIA
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 8464. Richter, A. M. May 8. Pincushions f o r wearing on the wrist are made of flexible wirework, leather, horse-hair, and cloth, and are provided with a frill and a band for attachment.
Patent GB-190010340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floating Baths.
Inventor: DODD JOHN COOPER
Filed: 1900-06-06
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 10,340. Dodd, J. C. June 6. Bathrooms.-A floating bath consists of a rectangular frame composed of girders b and airtight carrying-tanks a, a platform c forming the floor of the bathers' rooms d, which support a promenade g, and an adjustable bottom, which may be made in two parts separate by a footway. The end rooms are made of canvas &c., so as to be collapsable and adapted to be folded down in rough weather. Both promenades have rails, and are connected by ladders or stairways. The bottom of the bath is made of planks, with spaces between them, and can be raised and lowered by means of winding ropes or chains, racks and pinions, or other means. Each tank a is removable, and has a pipe, nozzle, or the like at the top, fitted with a tap to allow the entry or withdrawal of water. Fender plates or shields are provided at the front. A counterbalanced gangway is pivoted to the upper promenade, and is hinged at the foot to facilitate raising and lowering.
Patent GB-190014741-A (GB)
Title: Placing the Barrels of Deep Bore-hole Pumps without Hanging Tubes.
Inventor: MATTHEWS EDWARD LEIGH
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 14,741. Matthews, E. L., and Matthews, F. A. Aug. 17. Securing pumps in bore-holes; barrels and cylinders. - T h e barrel of a deep bore-hole pump is secured in the bore-hole without support from the surface, by means of packing-rings d forced into engagement with the bore-hole. The rings d, separated by metal rings e of wedge section, are carried on a sleeve b secured to the barrel, and are forced together so as to expand outwardly by turning a sleeve a which screws on to the sleeve b. The sleeve a is turned bv a tool inserted in L slots at its upper end, the barrel being prevented from rotating by spring-pressed dogs or the like adapted to engage the borehole. The rings d may be of round, angular, square, or other section.
Patent GB-190016431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cycle Saddle Supports and the like.
Inventor: SAEMSFOORT LOUIS ADOLF VAN AFF
Filed: 1900-09-15
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 16,431. Saemsfoort, L. A. van A. Sept. 15. Saddle supports ; clamps.-Upon a tube k, which replaces the ordinary L - pin, is clamped by a sleeve i, Fig. 4, a socket b formed with a hemispherical lower portion n, to which is secured, by a screwed collar o, a second hemisphere m. Within this is mounted a rubber ball m' fitted with an ordinary inflating-valve p. Within the tube b slides the arm c of the L-pin a. Guiding-slots e are provided in the arm c, and the upward movement of the arm is limited by a pin f which passes through the slots.
Patent GB-190016581-A (GB)
Title: Improved Compound or Composition for Removing Scale from Boilers.
Inventor: HAMILTON ARCHIBALD ORR
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 16,581. Hamilton, A. O. Sept. 18. Incrustation, removing.-Scale is removed from boilers by an aqueous solution of caustic soda, or caustic soda and burnt sugar, or caustic soda, burnt sugar, zinc, and paraffin oil.
Patent GB-190022488-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Production of a Dry Alkaline Silicate.
Inventor: REIM CARL
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 22,488. Reim, C. Dec. 10. Sodium and potassium silicates.-To obtain the alkaline silicates known as soluble glass or waterglass in the form of a dry solid, easily soluble in water, the finished solution is dehydrated as completely as possible. This is done by causing it to split up into drops, jets, or films, which are evaporated so as to solidify into grains, threads, or scales. One method of doing this is to cause the solution to pass from a reservoir through a sieve or gutter-shaped outlet on to a horizontal rotating drum, which is heated just sufficiently to cause the liquid to solidify while the drum is making one revolution, when a scraper removes it. Or a similar drum may dip into a vat of the liquid so as to remove a film therefrom. Or, again, these two methods may be combined. The product may be afterwards ground.
Patent GB-190022838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Trestles.
Inventor: JENKINS JAMES TRATHEN
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 22.838. Jenkins, J. T. Dec. 14. Trestles; tables.-Relates to a folding trestle for use as a paperbanger's paste-board trestle or for erecting temporary tables, stages, and platforms. Pairs of legs A, A, B, B, pivoted together at C, are connected to a slotted bar E by pins D, D. When in use, the legs are held spread out at the lower ends by jointed bars G. The whole folds as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190104225-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Cleaning Fans Employed in Operating on Blast Furnace Gases.
Inventor: THWAITE BENJAMIN HOWARTH
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 4225. Thwaite, B. H. Feb. 27. Fans, cleaning. Fans for drawing or forcing blast-furnace gases are cleaned from deposits of lime, silica, &c. by fitting valves to the inlet and outlet passages, filling the casing with water up to the axle, and then turning the fan first slowly and afterwards quickly. Water in small quantities may also be admitted with the gases to keep the fan clean, and separated from them by a trap.
Patent GB-190107883-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Textile Fabric.
Inventor: GERLI FERDINAND GAETANO
Filed: 1901-04-17
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 7883. Gerli, F. G. April 17. Mixed fabrics for vests, pants, and combination and other undergarments. The face is composed of wool, cotton, or spun silk, and the back of a loosely-twisted silk yarn, preferably "bourette," which is subsequently treated by a process for raising the nap. The fabric is knitted in such a manner that the "bourette" appears mainly on one side of the fabric, being caught at only every fourth or fifth needle. The Provisional Specification states that the fabric may be woven.
Patent GB-190108871-A (GB)
Title: Eyeleting Machine
Inventor: GLASS PERLEY RICHMOND
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 8871. Glass, P. R. April 30. Eyeleting. - The tubular punching - tools a, Fig. 1, are provided with annular clinching- shoulders a<2>, and are rigidly supported in a straight or curved line in an overhanging portion A<2> of the frame A of the machine. The anvil b, which presses the material against the punches, is either faced with raw hide or formed with annular channels into which the cutting-edges of the punches can enter, the material being thus in any case forced a little way up the punches beyond the cutting-edges, The anvil is carried by arms b<2> pivoted to cam-actuated levers b<3>, and the cam-slots A<3> cause the anvil to move laterally clear of the setting-devices c as it descends after the punching operation. The setting-devices, of which one is shown in Fig. 6, are clamped in a vertically-sliding block c<3> reciprocated by a cam-actuated lever c<4>. They take up the eyelets from a feeding-device d of any usual construction. The feeding-device reciprocates horizontally, and is withdrawn as soon as the eyelets have been engaged by the setting- devices, which then co-operate with the punches and clinching-shoulders to secure the eyelets in the punched holes. A table e is provided to support the work, and adjustable gauges are located upon it. Fig. 4 shows the gauges g, f employed when eyeleting boot uppers such as k. It is customary to set the eyelets further from the edge at the front or lower part of the upper than above, and for that reason the gauge f is adapted to turn slightly on a central pivot, so as to produce equally-inclined rows of eyelets in the two edges of the upper. The table e is itself adjustable in position by means of slots e<5> and bolts e<2>.
Patent GB-190113793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Producing Cement.
Inventor: PASSOW HERMANN
Filed: 1901-07-06
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 13,793. Passow, H. July 6. Cement; slags, treatment of.-Relates to improvements in the cement-making process described in Specification No. 14,278, A.D. 1900, and consists in the addition of one half to five per cent. of lime to the cooled and ground slag or molten mixture of the raw materials. Hydrate water, if present, should be first removed by'treating. To ascertain whether the addition of lime is required, the ground product should be mixed with water and brought into contact with carbonic acid. If no rise of temperature takes place, there is no free lime present, and it should be added.
Patent GB-190114196-A (GB)
Title: Improved Spoon Bait for Fishing Purposes
Inventor: ALLCOCK SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-07-12
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 14,196. Allcock, S., [trading as Allcock & Co., S.]. July 12. Artificial b a i t. - A spoon bait is divided longitudinally into two or more parts A, B connected by a spring E so that, w h e n seized, it collapses, and thus facilitates the hooking of the fish.
Patent GB-190121636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corks.
Inventor: HELBING HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-10-28
Granted: 1902-10-28
Abstract: 21,636. Helbing, H. Oct. 28. Corks; cork, treating.-Corks for wire or other bottles &c. are impregnated with casein or other albumen capable of forming soluble salts with alkalies, e.g., a neutral aqueous solution of the sodium salt of casein may be employed, the casein or albumen being fixed by treatment with formic aldehyde or dilute acid or acid vapours.
Patent GB-190123011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Self Propelled Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HAYWARD FRANK WALTER
Filed: 1901-11-14
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 23,011. Hayward, F. W., Fox, R. C., and Wilkinson, E. Nov. 14. Motor road vehic l e s . - Comprises bevel reversing driving-gear, expanding and contracting belt or chain n pulleys, special forms of positive driving belts and chains, and means for enabling the road wheels in free-wheel vehicles to be used to start the motor again when nearing the bottom of a hill. A form of lever and clutch for locking the free-wheels is also described. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a bevel pinion 11 on the motor gears with a pair of loose bevel-wheels 12, 12 on the shaft F. Between them is mounted a pair of discs N, N with ridges, one or other of which can be pressed into engagement with grooves in the wheels 12 by means of a lever 0 with a roller at its end. From the shaft F motion is communicated either to a countershaft or to the axle C by expanding and contracting pulleys and belts or chains. These pulleys, as shown in Fig. 2, are composed of discs 13, 14 fixed on the shaft and connected by bars 15 forming a conical cage. On the bars are mounted blocks or riders which are enclosed between a pair of radially-slotted discs 16 capable of being slid along the shaft by a lever 4 so as to carry the blocks or riders with them. The riders may be smooth for plain bands or grooved for a round band or rope, or they may be provided, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, with pins or studs 19, which are projected by a spring so as to engage with the links in the case of a chain or holes in the case of a belt, or be pushed in if from any cause they fail to register with the openings. When a plain band is to be used, the pins or studs may be dispensed with, but the band may be furnished with spring catches R, as shown in Fig. 6. The riders may also be dispensed with, and the chains furnished with projecting catches T to engage with the bars in the pulleys. These catches may be pivoted, as shown in Figs. 7 and 8, so as to be capable of receding on coming into contact with one of the bars. Modified forms of bands or chains embodying the above features in various ways may be employed. The wheels are driven from the axle C, or, if a countershaft is used, from the chain-wheel W, through an overrunning ratchet clutch 22, 23. In order that the momentum of the vehicle may be made to start the motor when desired, in spite of the free wheel, the two parts of the clutch can be frictionally engaged one with the other by pressing a pair of sharp-edged rollers 24 into contact with grooves 20, 21. Fig. 9 shows how the two parts may be clutched together by a sliding bolt 31 connected to a lever 30. This can be operated while running by a specially-shaped lever 29, which has a ring at its end surrounding the shaft so that it can be pressed against the end of the lever 30 when required, but at other times is clear of it.
Patent GB-190125798-A (GB)
Title: Air Escape Valve so Arranged as to Permit Applying Air Brakes for Railway Vehicles from the Road Bed.
Inventor: GREVEL AUGUST
Filed: 1901-12-17
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 25,798. Grevel, A. Dec. 17. Stopping engines and trains. - Relates to means for applying the air brakes from the track. The cylinder a connected to the train pipe has a rubber-faced cap h normally seated by the screw f which passes through the pivoted lever d having an arm m on which the roller o of the lever p is mounted. Should the lower end of the lever p be struck by an arm placed on the track the roller o is dislodged, and the air pressure unseats the valve h and the brakes are applied automatically.
Patent GB-190201365-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Limit Gauges.
Inventor: NEWALL JOHN WALKER
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 1365. Newall, J. W. Jan. 18. Calliper gauges.-In this improvement on the invention described in Specification No. 116, A.D. 1902, an adjustable limit calliper A for outside gauging is formed with two pairs of measuring- points, one point, B<1> or B', of each pair being adjustable, so that one gauge body can be adjusted to test several sizes and to compensate for wear. After both the points have been set to standard size, dial and index plates C, D are temporarily attached to the screws B<1>, B', by means of shanks fitting into recesses, or by equivalent devices. The zero of the dial plate C is brought opposite to the zero of the index plate D, and the screws B', B<2> are moved to the desired extent. For very fine adjustments, the index plate may be graduated to serve as a vernier. The Provisional Specification states that the adjusting- screws can be turned by a short screwdriver having a graduated disc-head, against which an index plate is held by the fingers or by a clip.
Patent GB-190203606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus suitable for the Manufacture of Concrete Slabs or Blocks.
Inventor: BERRY HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 3606. Berry, H. Feb. 12. Moulding concrete slabs and blocks.-Concrete is delivered from a mixer to a hopper 22, fitted with a measuring-frame 23 and a slide-valve or plate 25, and is transferred to a mould 19 by a feed-box 28 fixed to a carriage mounted ou rails 26. The material is forced from the feed-box into the mould, and compressed by a lower die or plunger 7, which fits over a projection 8 of a hydraulic ram 4 working in a cylinder 2. The moulded slab is forced by a hydraulic ram 17 and upper plunger 18 from the mould on to a balanced table 30, which is arranged to slide in guides 33, and is supported by a weighted lever 35 and links 34. Any moisture expressed from the material in the mould escapes through a perforated plate 29 in the feed-box, and drainage passages 39 in the frame 1.