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Patent GB-189710129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Elastic Tyres.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1897-04-23
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 10,129. Liddle, J., [Faas, R., and Reder, P.]. April 23. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The internal portion of the tyre is composed of long thin slats or strips of wood E, the ends of which are secured by means of a metal ferrule, and cushions of felt or wood F are placed in the interstices e. Round this core of wood and felt is wound a narrow strip of canvas D, and between the canvas and the outer cover A is placed a strip of felt C to serve as a cushion. The tyre is secured to the rim by means of screws b, or by means of transverse bolts with washers thereon embracing the tyre and rim, or by a clasp. The outer casing A may be made flat in the inner portion to fit on a flat rim, and may be made either of india-rubber or such a material as canvas with an outer cover of rubber or paint.
Patent GB-189712641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Tyres for Cycle and other Wheels.
Inventor: KIRBY HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-05-21
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 12,641. Kirby, H. W. May 21. Tyres, pneumatic.- The tubeless tyre shown consists of a rubber strip A, along one edge of which is a hollow B' and overlap E, while the other edge has a hollow B and flap C. These edges interlock to form an airtight joint when the tyro is inflated, and to attach the tyre to the rim. An outdoor cover may be employed.
Patent GB-189713501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in an Instrument for Veterinary Purposes.
Inventor: HUISH CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1897-06-01
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 13,501. Huish, C. H. June 1. Gagging-appliances.-A gag or mouth speculum for veterinary use consists of an upper part a and a lower part b, pivoted together at e and carrying cupped plates q and r for receiving the animal's teeth. The upper part a is composed of a pair of curved bars, furnished at the back with two depending bars c, between which passes a ratchetbar j in connection with the lower member b, which is also composed of a pair of curved bars. The ratchet bar j is acted on by a spring n, and can be locked in engagement with its catch k by means of a cam h with thumb-screw g.
Patent GB-189719794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: DAVY WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1897-08-27
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 19,794. Davy, W. J., and Thomas- Davies, G. Aug. 27. Drawings to Specification. Globe holders for electric lamps with enclosed arcs. A bell glass is mounted on a straight stem which rests on a spring in a socket screwed into a cross-bar. This fits in notches in a ring forming part of the frame of the lamp, and the spring holds the open end of the bell glass against a packing- ring on the frame. An outer globe is supported by a nut on a screw depending from the socket.
Patent GB-189722556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Mechanism adapted for use in Vending Postage Stamps.
Inventor: CLARKE THOMAS WIGSTON KINGLAKE
Filed: 1897-10-01
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 22,556. Clarke, T. W. K. Oct. 1. Sale opparatus for postage stamps. Fig. 2 shows a plan and Fig. 3 a vertical section. Each stamp is wrapped up with a tablet or is contained in a small case, Fig. 10, formed of a thick stiff leaf and a thin flexible one. Storage.-The cases are piled in a column in a square tube A rising from the body B of the apparatus. Delivery mechanism.-When a sliding plate C. having a bay c<2> cut in it, is pushed out by a knob C' and thrust in again, one of the stamp cases is carried to a delivery slope E. In a modification, there is no slope, but the slide is exposed so that the stamp can be taken from it. Coin action.-A detent D springs up before the feelers C<2> and prevents the drawn-out drawer from being thrust in. The detent D is pushed down by a coin forcibly inserted at a side slot b. The detent may spring up into a recess in the slide. Coin-discharging mechanism; fraud, preventing.- The slide thrusts the coin under the top of the casing and over a second detent D'. A coin which is too small will not depress the second detent.
Patent GB-189725635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Pumps.
Inventor: LONGRIDGE CECIL CLEMENT
Filed: 1897-11-04
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 25,635. Longridge, C. C. Nov. 4. Air pumps.-Relates to double-acting air pumps for steam engines, suitable for jet as well as for surface condensers. Examples of vertical and horizontal pumps are given in the Specification, Fig. 1 showing the latter. The usual suction or foot valves are dispensed with, and the piston D is caused to over-run a port or ports B at the middle of the cylinder. The water and other contents of the condenser are admitted to the pump barrel when this port is uncovered by the travel of the piston. In one example, the discharge valves F are partially surrounded by a casing which ensures their always being covered with water. If desired, glass-covered apertures may be provided for inspecting the action of the valves, and sometimes an internal incandescent lamp. In vertical pumps, the underside of the piston is shaped so as to facilitate the escape of air.
Patent GB-189726493-A (GB)
Title: Improved Stand or Support for Flower-pots.
Inventor: SALVO PAOLO GROVE DE
Filed: 1897-11-13
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 26,493. Salvo, P. G. de. Nov. 13. Flower p o t s.- Relates to an appliance upon which flower pots may be placed. The appliance is formed with grooves 1 and with portions 3 raised above the level of the sides 2. The pots rest upon the parts 3 out of contact with the water, which may be placed in the grooves 1 to moisten the air around the pot.
Patent GB-189728655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Filters and Taps.
Inventor: STECKEN GUILLAUME
Filed: 1897-12-04
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 28,655. Stecken, G. Dec. 4. Tap and service-pipe filters.-Three tubes, of which the last E" and part of the first E are shown, are joined end to end, and, together with their screw-grooved rubber jointing-rings S<1>, are enclosed in a tube D. The tubes are separated by sieves, and the first E, the outer end of which is placed on the pump spout or tap, contains sponge and sand, the second sand, and the annular space between the perforated tubes T and E<11> powdered charcoal. The water is drawn off from the annular space inside the tube D, by taps such as R<111>, which may be provided with a fine sieve M<1>, Fig. 2, fixed in a tube F, for preventing splashing.
Patent GB-189800696-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable for Use in the Distribution of Steam for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: GROUVELLE JULES
Filed: 1898-01-10
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 696. Grouvelle, J., and Arquembourg, H., [trading as Soc. Jules Grouvelle et H. Arquembourg]. Jan. 10. Lift valves.-An arrangement for controlling the supply of steam to heating-coils, radiators, and the like is shown in Fig. 1, and consists of a screwdown spindle a<4> with a conical end a<6>, which controls the opening through a removable plug a screwed into the valve casing. A series of interchangeable plugs with different openings are provided, so that the valve may vary the quantity of steam passing through it within wide limits.
Patent GB-189808606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Rollers of Felting Machines.
Inventor: ATHERTON GILES
Filed: 1898-04-13
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 8606. Atherton, G. April 13. Felt hats.-Felting- rollers for hat bodies are formed of a wooden core a upon which a jacket d of fibrous rubber or felt is secured. Instead of a covering, the roller may be built up of discs of cloth or felt, on an axle, which are compressed and afterwards turned in a lathe.
Patent GB-189810254-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lawn Mower.
Inventor: STAFFORD JAMES
Filed: 1898-05-05
Granted: 1899-05-05
Abstract: 10,254. Stafford, J. May 5. Lawn-mowers.- Relates to a lawnmower having a fixed and a reciprocating serrated knife. The lower knife E is adjustably secured by arms D to the fixed frame bar B which forms the axle for the carrying-wheels C, C. The upper knife G works on guide-pins fixed to the knife E, and is driven by a pin on the wheel K engaging a slotted flange on the knife G. The wheel K is driven by the wheel L secured to one of the wheels C.
Patent GB-189815213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protective Coverings for Compressed Cakes containing Granulated Calcium Carbide.
Inventor: DILLBERG GUSTAF
Filed: 1898-07-11
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 15,213. Dillberg, G. July 11. Packing carbides.-Calcium carbide is granulated and compressed into cakes of any desired shape ; these are coated with a liquid or plastic airtight waterproofing-material, such as varnish, paint, wax, or resin, which afterwards hardens. Such cakes are suitable for transit, and, when required for use, are broken or partly freed from the covering-material.
Patent GB-189816308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knitting Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 16,308. Thompson, W. P., [Branson, J. L.]. July 26. Circular knitting-machines.-A notched finger 6 is pivoted by a ball-and-socket joint to an arm 9 projecting from a disc 7 carried in fixed bearings 11. The arm 6 projects through a V shaped slot 12 in the disc, springs 13 tending to force the arm to the apex of the slot. Fig. 6 shows the arrangement when widening. As the cam moves in the direction of the arrow, the finger 6 engages the bit of the first active needle and raises it out of action. When making circular work, the finger 6 rides over all the bits. When narrowing is to commence, a toothed sector 16 is moved inwards by a cam ; it engages the pinion 17 on the disc 7, and rotates it through 180‹. The finger 6 now engages the end needle of those out of action, and draws it down into action. A catch 24 engages one of two notches in the disc 7, and holds it in place. The catch is disengaged by a projection on the sector 16.
Patent GB-189817787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Benches for Wood Working such as Joinery.
Inventor: DUNBAR ALEXANDER LAWRENCE
Filed: 1898-08-18
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 17,787. Dunbar, A. L. Aug. 18. Reading-desks.- A wire stand of the form shown is used on a work bench to support the pupil's working drawings, pencils, &c.
Patent GB-189818728-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Mudguard for the Wheels of Hansom Cabs or other Vehicles.
Inventor: GOAD GERTRUDE SOPHIA
Filed: 1898-09-01
Granted: 1899-12-01
Abstract: 18,728. Goad, G. S. Sept. 1. M u d guards.- Relates to a mud guard for the wheels of hansom cabs or other vehicles, which is expanded o v e r the wheel by any releasing - apparatus, such as coin-freed mechanism, and is closed within a casing by the initial forward motion of the vehicle. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation o f the expanded mud guard, Figs. 3 and 11 views of the closing - apparatus, and Fig. 12 a section on the broken line, Fig. 11. The mud guard consists of a series of shields G, which surround the wheel tyre and which telescope into a fixed shield G'. Each shield is connected by a radial arm M with a corresponding annular ring M', and these rings rotate upon a sleeve H which is connected to the last radial arm R. The fixed shield G<1> is connected to the casing V, C, which is adjustably attached to the wheel axle Z by means of the spring Q and arm Q<1>. The sleeve H has a grooved flange H<1> to which is fixed a cord B which is also fixed to a corresponding groove in a pulley A rotating on the stud a screwed into the casing C. This pulley is rotated from a disc W on the wheel hub by means of a friction pulley F, which rotates on a slider S adjustable in guides S<1>. Normally the friction pulley is held away from contact with the pulley A and disc W by the helical spring K, as shown in Fig. 11, but the mud guard, in expanding, rotates the sleeve H to which the two strikers P<1>, P' are fixed The striker P<1>, as shown in Fig. 3, thus forces the tumbler P to move the slider S until the spring-controlled pawl D falls into the tooth D<1> and holds the pulley F in contact with the pulley A and disc W. When the vehicle starts, the disc W rotates the pulleys F, A, which, by means of the cord B, rotate the sleeve H and close the mud guard. In so doing the striker P<2> releases the pawl D, and the pulley F slides out of contact with the pulley A and disc W. A slight modification is described..
Patent GB-189820758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heating Apparatus for Buildings and the like.
Inventor: ROYER EMILE
Filed: 1898-10-01
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,758. Royer, E. Oct. 1. Aromatizing. - A radiator for heating buildings consists of a cylindrical or other vessel a fitted with a number of tubes b, which are open at the ends. Steam is circulated through the vessel so as to heat the air in the tubes, which may contain aromatic substances so as to aromatize the a i r passing through the tubes.
Patent GB-189822622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrolytic Baths.
Inventor: MARINO QUINTIN
Filed: 1898-10-27
Granted: 1899-10-27
Abstract: 22,622. Marino, Q. Oct. 27. Electrolytes ; metals and alloys, depositing.- Glycerine is used, entirely or partially, in place of water in the electrolyte. If the salts used are directly soluble in glycerine, no other solvent is required ; but when not soluble or only slightly so at ordinary temperatures, either the glycerine is heated, or other solvents, such as alcohol, potash, acids, &c., are used, glycerine being added either with the solvent or subsequently. The glycerine is not decomposed by the current, and moreover prevents the water or other solvent from being decomposed. Suitable salts and acids may be added to increase the conductivity of the bath. Metals and alloys may be deposited by this method, the following being mentioned :-Silver, zinc, copper, iron, aluminium, lead, antimony, arsenic, nickel, tin, aluminium bronze, tin bronze, and Britannia metal.
Patent GB-189823878-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Automatically Weighing Seed, Grain, Cereals, and other substances for the Purpose of Obtaining a More Even Mixing of Different Qualities of materials or substances.
Inventor: ROSLING GEORGE
Filed: 1898-11-12
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 23,878. Rosling, G. Nov. 12. Automatic-feed weighers.-Relates to machines for automatically weighing seed, grain, cereals, and other substances for the purpose of obtaining a more even mixing of different qualities of the materials or substances. Fig. 1 shows the machine with the frame removed, and Fig. 3 shows the scale mounted in the frame in plan. The receptacle B, having articulated jaws C at the bottom provided with studs D, is suspended from the beams A. From the other end of the beams is suspended the weight plate G supported by rods H with screws R for raising or lowering the weight plate. The feed-spout N is provided with jaws 0 and links P, the jaws being kept open by the beam A and the material fed into the hopper B until the hopper lowers with the required weight. The cam K, rotated by suitable means, causes the projection J to rise, and the hopper doors or jaws C and controlling-studs D, coming in contact with the inclined slide E, are opened and the material delivered.
Patent GB-189902172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Mantles used for Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: SUGG WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 2172. Sugg, W. T. Jan. 31. Incandescent gas lamps. -To obviate the risk of damage to the mantle consequent on the transmission of vibrations or the melting of the hook which supports the mantle, the supporting- hook C is formed of steatite or other refractory material, and the attached wire standard or pendant D is formed with a coil E to absorb vibrations. When a pendant wire D is employed, the coil E is protected from the heat by a steatite or other shield.
Patent GB-189905630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery Employed in the Finishing of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: POCHIN ALFRED
Filed: 1899-03-15
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 5630. Pochin, A., Pochin, F. H., and Addison, H. March 15. Burnishing.-Relates to means for supplying wax or the like to the tool of a top-ironing or edge-setting machine or to the sole of the shoe being treated. The wax or other composition is contained in a cup E carried by a stem H mounted in a hinged arm J. This arm rests on a stud L pushed forward by a spring adjusted by a screw, and can be pushed backward by a cam N rotated by hand. A felt-covered wheel G, supplying the composition to the rotary tool A, is rotated by a belt on the pulleys F and F<2> guided by pulleys F<1>, In some cases the wheel E is stationary. The surplus material is removed from the wheel by a forked plate secured to the arm D, which carries a felt-covered disc D<2> running in contact with the tool A and removing the surplus material therefrom.
Patent GB-189905860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Feeding Material to Drying Drums and the like.
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 5860. Lake, H. H., [Fellner & Ziegler]. March 17. Feeding-appliances. - The collecting-tank A is connected by a pipe R to a vessel B, which is connected to the drum or mixer F by the pipe E. The pipes are fitted with valves a, b. By means of an air pump or otherwise, the pressure in the vessel B is reduced so that the material in the collecting-tank is drawn into the vessel. The material is then forced into the drum by means of a force-pump. The operation can be made continuous by using two intermediate vessels.
Patent GB-189921169-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Life-belt.
Inventor: STEINER ISIDOR
Filed: 1899-10-24
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 21,169. Steiner, I. Oct. 24. Belts; wearing- apparel, buoyant.- A belt like a jacket or waistcoat is made of rectangular pieces of cork sewn in water - proof woven fabric, and is secured on the person by strings.
Patent GB-189921906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Caps for Axle Boxes or Bushes for Waggons, Carts, Carriages or other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WADSWORTH ROBERT
Filed: 1899-11-02
Granted: 1900-11-02
Abstract: 21,906. Wadsworth, R. Nov. 2. Axle-caps; lubricating.-The lubricating axle-cap M for road - vehicle wheels has an end projection A in which an oblique hole is bored to receive a screw B or other closing- device. Removal of the screw allows oil to be inserted, the cap having an enlarged part D to retain the oil. In a modification, the hole is bored parallel to the end of the cap.
Patent GB-189922149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes or Wrappers.
Inventor: HINCHMAN MORTIMER LIVINGSTONE
Filed: 1899-11-06
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 22,149. Hinchman, M. L. Nov. 6. Envelopes and wrappers, postal. Fig. 1 shows a back view of the envelope. The bottom flap a<1> has extensions a<3> provided with lines of perforation a<7>, a<5> and tearing-slots a<6>. The closing-flap has lines of perforations, and extensions b<1> which are folded beneath the extension a<3> when the envelope is closed. The tongue C is folded beneath the flap, and serves to facilitate opening. In a modification, the extensions a<3> are omitted. The envelope shown in Fig. 1 may be made with open ends and used as a wrapper.
Patent GB-189924117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power-hammers.
Inventor: GUYOT HENRI
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 24,117. Guyot, H. Dec. 4. Hammers, power. -A hammer with two anvils band heads i has a driving - shaft divided into two parts l, l<1>, the inner end of the part l being shouldered freely into the adjacent end of the part l<1>. Each part has a fast pulley e, the belt-fork r being operated by a lever t to move the belt from a loose pulley to either fast pulley to drive either hammer separately by an eccentric g and adjustable spring rod h. The hammers may be driven simultaneously by operating a sliding key p by a lever q to couple the shafts together.
Patent GB-190014895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Ignition Plugs for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1900-08-20
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 14,895. Simms, F. R. Aug. 20. Gas and like engines, igniting in. A rod b with a conical head e works in an insulated sleeve c, attached to a terminal i by nuts ,j. The head e is held against the plug a by a spring g, and contact is broken between them by pressure on the head h. The cone may have a platinum wire k in its apex, and may be carried on a lever b<1>, or on a rod which is not co-axial with the plug a.
Patent GB-190022508-A (GB)
Title: Electrical Resistance Switch.
Inventor: CUSWORTH JAMES
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1902-02-11
Abstract: 22,508. Cusworth, J. Dec. 11. Switches; cut-outs.- Resistance switches, such as switches for starting motors, are fitted with means for cutting out the resistances gradually either by hand or automatically, and also with means for breaking the circuit rapidly. A vessel B, Fig. 8, containing mercury, is fitted with a number of conductors A<1> to A<5> of different lengths, or of rings, connected to the resistance sections E<1> to E<4>. A plunger dips into the vessel, and serves to raise the level of the mercury to cut in or out the resistances. An additional conductor A<6> is carried to the bottom of the vessel, and is connected to the shunt circuit. The plunger may be operated mechanically, or electromagnetically, or by a combination of these. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement in which the plunger D is provided with a cross-piece d, to which are attached the cores of solenoids F. On closing the main circuit by the switch f', the cores, and also the plunger, are drawn down. On opening the switch, the plunger floats towards the surface of the mercury. In a modified arrangement, the plunger is lowered by a rod connected to a crank rotated by a handle through suitable gearing, and may be arranged to be held in any desired position. In another modification, Figs. 5 and 7, the plunger is connected by cords n to a spindle N, on which the cords may be wound to lower it. The spindle is operated by worm gearing P, P<1>. which is normally out of gear, the bearings p<1> sliding on inclines. The spindle is prevented from turning to allow the cord to unwind when the current is flowing by the pressure of the cores o of the solenoids 0 in the circuit.
Patent GB-190100667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Buffers for Street Cars.
Inventor: KLING PETER MADSEN
Filed: 1901-01-10
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 667. Kling, P. M. June 11, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Buffers for tramcars. The channelled buffer 3 is elastically secured to the tramcar platform 2 by bolting the brackets 4, 9 on the former to brackets on the latter. Springs are placed between the brackets.
Patent GB-190102895-A (GB)
Title: Improved Flong for Stereomoulds.
Inventor: DREWETT THOMAS JAMES CLARKE
Filed: 1901-02-11
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 2895. Drewett, T. J. C. Feb. 11. Stereotype. - Flong in single-sheet form for stereo moulds is obtained by treating or coating sheets of bibulous unsized paper on both sides with a mixture of water, dextrin, or gum arabic, and alum, drying, then coating or treating with a pasty preparation of gilders' whiting, borax, starch, black or Scotch treacle, water, and a mixture of rye flour, Russian glue, and water which has been allowed to ferment, and drying again.
Patent GB-190103203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drawing Off Liquids.
Inventor: BRAKE ALFRED
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 3203. Brake, A. Feb. 14. Measured quantities, delivering.-Relates to improvements in the apparatus shown in Fig. 3 of the Drawings accompanying Specification No. 2795, A.D. 1900. To ensure the measure c fitting gastight against the seating k, it is provided with a mouthpiece c<2> screwed on a pair of halfcollars d and against the packing-ring c<*>. To prevent the passage of liquid behind the flange f of the bib, a packing-ring f<2> is provided. To allow of more complete snifting in the case of stronglyaÙrated liquid, the valve-rod is made in two parts l, l<1>, so that the lower valve n remains closed, after the upper valve m is closed, till a lug l<2> on the lower part of the rod is at the bottom of a slot l<3> in the tube. To allow adjustment of the length of the tube i it is made in two telescopic parts.