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Patent GB-189716141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the means for Drawing and Suspending Curtains.
Inventor: RIESTERER KARL
Filed: 1897-07-07
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 16,141. Riesterer, K. July 7. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-The two curtains k, k<1> are suspended by rings running on wires tensioned between two fixing-plates a, e. The master rings n<2> are connected to a cord i<1>, i', i<3>, which passes at the right over a pulley h, Figs. 1 and 4, then round a pulley b on the left, then round a pulley g on the right, and then round a vertical pulley c on the left. By pulling either depending end of the cord, the curtains can be drawn or withdrawn. The outer ends of the curtain are fixed to hooks o, p.
Patent GB-189725424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: MARBLE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-11-02
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 25,424. Marble, G. W. Nov. 2. Felloes or rims.-A wheel rim D is made from a single piece of wood crescent-shaped in crosssection to receive the tyre, and its meeting ends D<1> are secured together by an interfitting glued tongue joint. The rim is provided with annular grooves d' in which fit metal rings G and supplemental strips of wood F glued in position. At the joint of the rim dovetail grooves D<2> and D<3> are cut for the reception of a dovetail wood splice piece H which is glued therein.
Patent GB-189800232-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Obtaining Increased Safety in Shot Firing in Coal Mines and other Mines.
Inventor: CURTIS CHARLES HERBERT
Filed: 1898-01-04
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 232. Curtis, C. H., Metcalfe, D. J., Smith, C. L. W., Hargreaves, A. F., and Pearcy, A. C. Jan. 4. Blasting; blasting- cartridges. - In cartridges charged with gunpowder, a cooling- agent is placed in the end D of the case, and is separated from the powder A by a diaphragm B. The cooling-agent may consist of one or more of the following :-granulated oxalate of ammonia, sulphate of alumina, potash or ammonia alum, borax, and sulphate of ammonia.
Patent GB-189802381-A (GB)
Title: Improved Watch Movement.
Inventor: CHEDAL HILAIRE
Filed: 1898-01-29
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 2381. Chedal, H. Jan. 29. Going-trains.-A large barrel is used so that none of the arbors of the train is central. Motionwork.-The pinion in gear with the barrel, besides driving the next wheel of the train, drives also a wheel 5 which by means of a bow spring 8 is kept friction-tight on a wheel 7. The last-named wheel and an attached pinion respectively drive the minute and the hour hands. Keyless mechanism.-The rocking bar H bearing the idle wheel h and the single terminal wheel i has two stable positions determined by the spring R, and the wheel i gears either with the winding- wheel 2 or with the motionwork wheel 7.
Patent GB-189809428-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Puzzle.
Inventor: PROCTOR JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-23
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 9428. Proctor, J. April 23. Puzzles.-A case is divided into compartments by partitions a, b and is covered by a glass plate c. In the partitions are large or small holes a<1>, b<1>, and the object is to get a ball from one marked compartment to another through the large holes in the partitions, the ball being larger than the small holes. Fig. 4 shows a modified arrangement of partitions. The Provisional Specification states that a raised platform in the central compartment, or long disconnected passages at the edges, may be added to increase the difficulty.
Patent GB-189813724-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Acetylleucomethylene Blue and of Acetylleucoethylene Blue.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1898-06-20
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 13,724. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. June 20. Medicinal preparations.-Acetyl-leucomethylene blue and acetyl-leucoethylene blue, which possess the anodyne property of methylene blue without its tinctorial properties, are prepared by simultaneous reduction and acetylization of methylene and ethylene blue. The dye-stuff is dissolved in glacial acetic acid and acetic anhydride, zinc dust is gradually added, and, after decolorization is complete, the mixture is boiled for one to two hours. On addition of water the product is precipitated, and it is recrystallized from hot glacial acetic acid. Both the methylene and ethylene blue derivative melt between 179‹ and 181‹ C., and each forms a characteristic picrate.
Patent GB-189814181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Apparatus.
Inventor: HOCHGESAND JEAN
Filed: 1898-06-27
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 14,181. Hochgesand, J. May 5, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Lubricators.-The apparatus is designed for lubricating a number of parts simultaneously, a single reservoir a being arranged with a number of sight-tubes the passages of which are controlled by valves c. Each individual valve c may be regulated by turning the milled head k, or may be fully opened by raising the pins i out of the slots hand supporting them on the ends of the tube g. When the handles 3, 4 are operated, groups of valves are fully or partially opened or closed simultaneously. To effect this, the valve-adjusting sleeves g are mounted in boxes q supported on arms s which are secured to shafts or sleeves operated by the handles. A reservoir 6 for petroleum or other cleansing- fluid may be mounted within the oil reservoir a. The petroleum is conducted by a pipe to the gauge 9, furnished with a delivery valve.
Patent GB-189817617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kettles and like Containers.
Inventor: OXLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 17,617. Oxley, W., and Oxley, W. H. Aug. 16. Kettles. - T h e bottom edge of the kettle is made straight in front as shown at c, in order to prevent slipping or rolling when tipping the kettle. A projecting ledge e is also formed on the kettle for resting on the bar of a grate.
Patent GB-189826334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: FERGUSON WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 26,334. Ferguson, W. J., and Stump, W. G. H. Dec. 13. Switches.-The switch is formed with a narrow circular chamber of insulating-material in which is placed a quantity of mercury d and an insulating- disc C fitting closely in the chamber and mounted on a spindle f<1>. The contact-terminals l are exposed within the chamber. In the position shown, the circuit is closed and is indicated by a pointer h on the spindle, but on turning the spindle by the thumb-piece f the disc C displaces the mercury, so breaking the circuit.
Patent GB-189907364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Controlling and Indicating the Supply of Electrical Energy.
Inventor: KUNKELMANN HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-07
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 7364. Kunkelmann, H., Francois, C. E., and Loubery, C. R. April 7. Drawings to Specification. Current meters.-Maximum-demand indicators are provided with means controlled by an electromagnet and special wires from a central station for altering the current allowed at any time. The controlling-electromagnet may connect a shunt resistance or rheostat to an ordinary demand indicator, as described in Specification No. 6032, A.D. 1899, in connection with supply meters. Or a thermal U-tube demand indicator may be made with two different heating-coils, either of which can be connected in the supply circuit by the controlling-electromagnet operating a local two-way switch.
Patent GB-189907430-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Balancing Main and Cut-off Slide Valves.
Inventor: HOFWOLT OLOF MAGNUS
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 7430. Hofwolt, 0. M. April 8. Slide valves, balancing.-Relates to balancing the main and cut-off valves when the latter are rotated to vary the expansion as in the Rider gear. The cut-off valve slides between the main valve a and a semi-cylindrical plate c, having on its back a ring d making a steam-tight joint with the valvechest cover. The plate c is adjusted by screws s, s, so that it makes a steam-tight joint with the main valve, but does not transmit the steam pressure to it. By this arrangement, steam is not admitted to the chest, and the valves are thus relieved from pressure.
Patent GB-189907981-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Thimble or Lining for the Spindle Sockets of Boot and Shoe Lasts.
Inventor: SCOTT JOHN EMMERSON
Filed: 1899-04-15
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 7981. Scott, J. E. April 15. Lasts.-Relates to the provision of lining. thimbles for the sockets which receive the supporting-spindles. The one shown in Fig. 2 is made from a sheet-metal blank of the form shown in Fig. 3. Before the lining is inserted the prongs d' are bent inwards as shown in Fig. 4, and after it has been inserted are driven into the last by forcing a spindle through the socket. The flange C forms a spring fastening for the last-block. Fig. 8 shows another form of thimble, made from a length of tubing which is upset to form the flange and is slit to form the prongs c<1>.
Patent GB-189913514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Mercerising Cotton or other Piece Goods.
Inventor: GRANDAGE GEORGE
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 13,514. Grandage, G. June 29. Mercerizing; stretching.-Cotton or other fabrics c are passed through mercerizing- solutions in troughs a, the fabrics being carried over rollers b having on their surfaces a series of pins to grip the fabrics and so prevent shrinkage. From the mercerizing-trough the fabrics are carried over the rollers d, which may be pin rollers corresponding with the rollers b, or rollers having spirals in opposite directions, such as shown in Fig. 4, for stretching the fabrics. Thence the fabrics are passed between the squeezing-rollers e and then to another mercerizing-trough or to neutralizing and washing tanks B, C. The tank B is preferably partitioned, the compartment B' containing a neutralizing- solution of strong acid, and the compartment B<2> of weak acid, the fabrics being carried over rollers f, f<1>, as shown. Over the partition, or the end of the tank B, are squeezing-rollers h, h<1>. The tank C, through which the fabrics are next passed, contains water, and a series of such water tanks may be used. Before passing the fabrics through the apparatus described and shown, they may be first mercerized in a padding or crabbing machine.
Patent GB-189913656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Electric Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-01
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 13,656. Leitner, H. July 1. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.- Relates to means for applying brakes on electric motor vehicles, consisting of two ironc l a d electromagnets A. A<1> of opposite polarity having a U- shaped armature C with its limbs extending as cores into the magnet coils. The armature C is provided with suitable connections to the vehicle brake.
Patent GB-189915371-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Compress.
Inventor: GNANT FRANZ EMIL
Filed: 1899-07-26
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 15,371. Gnant, F. E. July 26. Bandages ; massage.-A compress is composed, as in the cushion compress shown in Fig. 3, of two separate water or air cushions a and e lying one over the other and each provided with inlet and outlet nozzles. Bands d divide the outer cushion a into prismatic chambers, so as to equalize the pressure, the inner cushion e being formed by attaching the edges of a stuff covering k to the cushion a. The covering k may be perforated, to enable liquids to be applied to the body, and plates or balls k may be attached thereto to aid the massage effect produced by filling the cushion in jerks. In another form shown in Fig. 7, the cushion a is replaced by a series of tubes m, suitably arranged and connected together on a flexible plate l, to which the cover k is secured. In the application to a band compress, the tube m is arranged along one side, across one end, and reaches halfway along the other side, so that the compress, when wound round a limb, can overlap and form a complete covering. A second cover S, Fig. 7, may be secured to the plate l or cushion a to increase the pressure and retain heat. Fig. 15 shows a form suitable for application to the head, the cushion e covering the head and being covered by a system of tubes m. Straps secure the compress in position.
Patent GB-189920080-A (GB)
Title: A Brake for Bicycles, Tricycles, Motor Cycles, and the like.
Inventor: LISTER RICHARD
Filed: 1899-10-06
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 20,080. Lister, R. Oct. 6. Brakes.-Relates to brakes for bicycles, tricycles, motor cycles, and the like. Fig. 3 shows the brake mechanism, and Fig. 5 a section of the handle. The brake pads d, Fig. 3, for operating on the rim e, are carried by a fork c, mounted on the eccentric a pivoted on the stud b and provided with an extension a<1> connected by an adjustable rod f with the lever h, Fig. 5, which is actuated by turning the handle m. Similar mechanism may be employed for a spoon brake to act upon the tyre. The eccentric may be replaced by a suitable lever.
Patent GB-189921453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Escapes.
Inventor: ABBOTT WILLIAM OLIPHANT
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 21,453. Abbott, W. O., Young, J. F., and Evans, H. S. Oct. 27. Fire - escapes. - Relates to a lowering-apparatus with two ropes, one of which is wound on the drum when the other is unwound. In the section of the apparatus shown in Fig. 2, the drum C is divided into two parts by the disc c<2>, the ropes D and D' being wound on the drum in opposite directions, so that, when one is down, the other is wound up. When not in use, the free end of the rope D<1> is fastened by a hook E, which is released by its spring support F as soon as the rope D is unwound from its drum. The speed of descent is regulated by an escapement K acting on an escapement-wheel H which is geared to the drum C. The whole mechanism is enclosed in a sheet-metal casing, which may be locked to prevent tampering. A sling, Fig. 6, is used for attaching the person to the end of the rope ; a leg is passed through the loop g, and the belt g<2> is fastened round the waist.
Patent GB-189923550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fountain Penholders.
Inventor: STEINBACH JOHANNES PAUL
Filed: 1899-11-25
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,550. Steinbach, J. P., and Strache, K. H. Nov. 25. Pens and penholders.-The reservoir b and front tubular portion a are screwed on the plug c. The flexible rubber chamber f supplies the nib with ink through the beak g, and communicates with the reservoir b by means of the eccentricallyplaced channels d, m. The nib is secured so that, when in use, its inner end is free to move and depress the surface of the rubber chamber f.
Patent GB-190007256-A (GB)
Title: Combined Wearing Apparel, Hammock, Tent, and Knapsack.
Inventor: CONLEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-04-19
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 7256. Conley, J., and Stubbs, W. E. April 19. Hammocks; pillows.-A hammock is made by connecting together a coat 1, Fig. 3, and its cape 6 and supporting them by posts 18. The hammock may have an awning 9 formed from other parts of the garment. The coat 1 has pouches 22, Fig. 4, attached to its pockets. These pouches can be inflated to serve as pillows.
Patent GB-190007403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fasteners for Windows and the like.
Inventor: GRAHAM ADAM
Filed: 1900-04-21
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 7403. Graham, A. April 21. Fastenings; sash and like fastenings.-Relates to fastenings for windows, doors, boxes, trunks, &c. Figs. 1 and 2 show the application of the invention to a sliding window. A plate a attached to one frame carries a pivoted piece c having a projection g provided with a hole i. To the undereside of a plate b, attached to the other frame, are secured projections e in which slides a bolt f, controlled by a spring. The bolt is operated against the action of the spring by means of a pin &c. j sliding in a slot in the plate b. The bolt engages the hole i in the projection g when the frames are to be secured. By retracting the bolt, the projection is freed, and the piece c may be raised to free the frames.
Patent GB-190012505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Potato Cutting or Slicing Machines.
Inventor: BEUER CARL
Filed: 1900-07-11
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 12,505. Beuer, C., and Pollak, H. July 11. Potatoes, cutting and slicing.-A box a fitted with a drawer b is formed with an aperture in which is fitted a cutter of suitable shape to cut the potatoes into slices or strips. Above the aperture is a plate or plunger g, working in guides and operated by a handle or lever c.
Patent GB-190015973-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Orange or Lemon Peeler.
Inventor: JACKSON LAURA
Filed: 1900-09-08
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 15,973. Jackson, L. Sept. 8. Lemons and oranges, peeling.-A lemon or orange peeler comprises a handle c with a rounded wedgeshaped head or cutter a having a pointed end b. This end b is pressed against the orange &c., and the latter is turned round, the broader end of the cutter wedging underneath the skin and so lifting it.
Patent GB-190105659-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Money Box and Toy
Inventor: HONEY WILLIAM GRIFFITH
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 5659. Honey, W. G. March 18. Money boxes. A money box is constructed with a band c, which is mounted on rollers b, b<1> a n d passes over a guide d under the coin slot. The band is provided with a series of slots to allow the passage of the coins, and can be moved forwards by an external handle on one of the rollers, this movement causing a number corresponding to the last slot to be presented at the centre of the slot. The rollers may be made to actuate figures of soldiers &c., which are brought into view as the band is moved, or may be caused to operate musical drums &c.
Patent GB-190105925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Yarn Sizing Machines.
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 5925. Butterworth, J., and Dickinson, W. March 21. Yarns, sizing.-The carrier-wheel, which conveys motion from the main driving-shaft to the wood or draw-roller, is mounted on a stud 1, Fig. 1, on the depending arm 2, to which is jointed a rod 3 having a threaded end 4, which, by means of winged nuts 6 and locking-nuts 7, can be adjustably secured to a bracket 5. The stud 1 is further supported by a bracket 9, which is adjustably secured by a bolt 8 to a fixed bracket 10. By this arrangement the carrier-wheel can be readily adjusted. In Fig. 4 is shown an arrangement whereby undue friction between the inner frictional plate 12 of a friction device and the frame 13, and between the outer frictional plate 20 and the friction lever 17, is obviated. This consists of antifriction rollers 14, which are carried on the frame 13, as shown, and rollers 18 carried on the lever 17. The friction device may be of the ordinary kind, or such as that shown, in which the frictional plate 12 has a sleeve 21<A>, which is keyed to and slides on the shaft 15, the frictional plate 20 being keyed to, and adapted to slide on the sleeve 21<A>, and the inner plates 26, which are separated from the plates 12, 20, by layers of felt 24, being integral with the pinion 25 mounted loosely on the sleeve 21<A>. The lever 17 is actuated to put pressure on the plates by the threaded link 21 and nut 23.
Patent GB-190110912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Air Engines
Inventor: KING ROBERT JR
Filed: 1901-05-28
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 10,912. King, R. May 28. Hot-air engines.-A displacer g, operated by side levers s<1>, s<2> and links t<1>, t<2>, moves in the bottom of the cylinder, which is contained in the furnace c; the upper end of the cylinder is water-jacketed. The displacer has a layer of charcoal h at its upper end, surmounted by asbestos and cotton waste i. The engine may be made double-acting by putting its upper end into communication with a vessel w in the furnace, where the air practically forms an elastic cushion. The exhaust valve x<1> is automatic, and the admission valve x is opened by a tappet on the lever m,
Patent GB-190111585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circular Brushes, Pads, Buffs and the like.
Inventor: BRADSHAW LEWIS
Filed: 1901-06-06
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 11,585. Bradshaw, L. June 6. Rotary brushes.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 11,300, A.D. 1896, and to brushes, pads, buffs, &c. for polishing or otherwise treating boots &c. The brush &c. is made in sections which may be slipped on a bush fixed to the spindle of the machine. Fig. 2 shows four sections, and Fig. 3 a single section. The sections are clamped together between the nut c and washer c<2> surrounding the split taper part c' of the bush. The clamping of the sections also clamps the bush on the spindle. The polishing-material may be bristles A or discs D of fabric &c. slit radially or otherwise, or made in sectors sewn together. The material is cemented, sewn, or otherwise fixed to the discs B, d of cardboard, metal, &c. Some of the discs have holes b, d<1> to fit the bush.
Patent GB-190113173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Baths.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-28
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 13,173. Shanks, J. June 28. Spigot-and-socket joints; butt joints.-Fig. 6 shows a pipe joint for the waste-fittings of baths. The outlet D is surrounded by a flange H which forms a socket to receive the flange K on the trap J. A recessed ring K<1>, fitting the flange K, is secured by bolts. In modifications, the bath is fitted with a spigot which enters a socket on the trap as shown in Fig. 7. The packing is compressed by a flanged ring J<3> bolted to the socket of the trap. The ring J<3> may screw upon the spigot, or upon the outside of the socket.
Patent GB-190118354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Cooling Arrangements of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-09-13
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 18,354. Lanchester, F. W. Sept. 13. Friction gearing for driving fans for cooling gas and like e engines as shown in Fig. 8 comprise a pulley with a central flange engaging a groove in the flywheel for keeping the fan in position, and in Fig. 9 a pulley composed of two elastic plates f<1> engaging a V-groove in the flywheel for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190122400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cardboard Boxes.
Inventor: SCHADE ERICH
Filed: 1901-11-06
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 22,400. Schade, E. Nov. 6. Making p ap e r and like boxes. - The sheet of cardboard h, Fig. 2, adapted to form the inner layer or lining of the box, is pasted at its edges and then wrapped around the reduced portion 1 of the die S. Around this a narrower outer layer z is wrapped to form a neck for the lid, and round the neck portion is placed a steel ring R. The disc b to form the bottom of the box is laid over the mouth of the matrix in rabbets a. The die is then forced into the matrix, when the pasted lower bevelled edge of the body z will be forced into a reduced part 2 in the lower edge of the die, and thus bent and secured to the flange formed on the bottom. The lid is similarly formed, as shown in Fig. 1, the lining being dispensed with. When it is desired to form the box or lid with double bottoms or heads, the discs b<1>, forming the double head, are attached as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190122558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Cord Fasteners.
Inventor: BARR JAMES C
Filed: 1901-11-08
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 22,558. Barr, J. C., and Barr, V. E. June 25, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Windows.-Sash cords 4 are clipped between staggered ears 12 of sheet-metal fastenings 9, which are formed with spurs 13, and circular heads 10 adapted to fit in split tubular spring sockets 5 inserted in recesses 3 in the sash stiles. The head 10 is inserted sideways between bent ends 7 of the socket, and is locked by turning it through a right-angle.