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Patent GB-189719651-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Counting Apparatus applicable for Scoring Billiards and other Games, for Turnstiles, for Gas Meters, and for other similar purposes.
Inventor: PRIEST EDWIN
Filed: 1897-08-26
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 19,651. Priest, E. Aug. 26. Meters.-Relates to counting-apparatus suitable for use in gas meters. The shaft a is operated from the outside by a hand-wheel through a universal joint b, and is prevented from turning backwards by a ratchet-wheel r and pawl. From the spindle a the motion is carried by bevel gear to a spindle d, carrying a toothed wheel e and a unitsindicating finger f travelling over a dial. The wheel e gears with another wheel g having a pinion h which drives a wheel j fixed on a tube carrying a tensindicating finger k. The wheel j gears with another l, carrying a pallet m which drives a wheel n carrying a finger o, which indicates on the same dial the number of hundreds. The wheel n is held by a spring p which admits of the hand being set back to zero. The hand k may be similarly held.
Patent GB-189719753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Window Sashes.
Inventor: BROOKE CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1897-08-27
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 19,753. Brooke, C. J. Aug. 27. S a s h fastenings. - A yoke f is pivoted on a lug b on the upper sash and is turned over to engage a lug e on the lower sash, being secured by a setscrew g, which draws the sashes together, preventing draught, rattling, or opening by a knife &c. from the outside. The yoke may be cranked so that the set-screw engages with the face of the lower Rash.
Patent GB-189720651-A (GB)
Title: Coal Mining Machine.
Inventor: JOHNSON CHARLES M
Filed: 1897-09-08
Granted: 1898-09-08
Abstract: 20,651. Johnson, C. M. Sept. 8. Undercutting.- Relates to undercutting - machines of the circular-saw type and to methods of undercutting. The saw A is carried on a cantilever arm I pivoted at X on the frame L. which can be turned about the axis S on the carriage M by means of the ring joint L<1>. The carriage is traversed by a screw O along a bar N, which is supported on adjustable posts Q. The cantilever I is swung by worm gearing T so as to cause the saw to enter the coal. By inverting the parts to the left of the joint L<1>, and by altering the inclination of the saw by turning the bar N in its supports, a V-shaped block of coal may be cut out, instead of holing out piecemeal. As shown, the saw may be driven from a motor H through bevel and worm gearing B, F, G. The Provisional Specification states that any form of saw or sawlike tool may be used for coal mining.
Patent GB-189720664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Non-inflammable Pulp and Sawdust.
Inventor: FOX EDWIN MARSHALL
Filed: 1897-09-08
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 20,664. Fox, E. M. Sept. 8. Packing-materials.-Pulp and sawdust are made non-inflammable by chemical treatment. Pulp is introduced into a boiler containing a hot solution of sulphate and phosphate of ammonia, and provided with stirring and mixing apparatus and means for regulating the temperature. After treatment, the pulp is removed and pressed free from moisture. Sawdust treated in a similar way may be used for packing fragile merchandise.
Patent GB-189721989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or in connection with, Inclined Retorts.
Filed: 1897-09-25
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 21,989. Cliff, W. D., and Leeds Fireclay Co. Sept.25. Gas retorts; retorts. -Inclined gas a n d other retorts, in order to distribute their r weight more evenly throughout the setting, are formed with a number of brackets or projections A having horizontal and vertical surfaces or seatings h and d v. These e brackets or projections may y b e formed either on the sides of the retort as shown, or on the top and bottom thereof.
Patent GB-189723534-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Means or Method of Drawing Wool off the Combs of Combing Machines.
Inventor: HAYES JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-10-13
Granted: 1898-10-13
Abstract: 23,534. Hayes, J., and Brayshaw, G. H. Oct. 13. Combing-machines.-The drawing-off roller C is made larger than usual, is hollow and perforated, and is connected by means of a hollow support with an air-exhausting apparatus, the part of the circumference to which the fibres are not desired to adhere being masked by an internal plate g. The roller may be covered with perforated rubber &c., and is preferably fitted with two spring-presser rollers H, H<2>.
Patent GB-189723652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brahmah Locks.
Inventor: FUCHS GUSTAV
Filed: 1897-10-14
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 23,652. Fuchs, G. Oct. 14. Keys.-A key which can be set to fit a number of Bramah locks consists of a number of dovetailed sliders a, b, c, d,f, arranged circumferentially on a pin m. Each of the sliders has projecting teeth t, and engages with one of the corresponding series of nuts a<1>, b<1>, c<1>, d<1>, f<1>. The nuts are kept in position by collars g on the pin, the end collars being connected by rails n in front and a similar back rail. The back rail carries spring detents, one for each nut, which engage depressions k<3> in the nuts to prevent accidental movement. By suitably turning the nuts, the sliders may be advanced to different degrees to operate a number of locks. Each nut has numerals on it, the numeral appearing between the rails n indicating the projection of the corresponding slider.
Patent GB-189724400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drilling Apparatus.
Inventor: CUTTS CHARLES DAVIS
Filed: 1897-10-21
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 24,400. Cutts, C. D. Oct. 21. Braces.-For steadying braces while drilling holes in pipes &c., a screwed sleeve 8, attached to the bitholder 5 by screws 10, carries a nut 14 to which is secured a chain passing round the pipe &c. The sleeve 8 and nut 14 may resemble breechscrew mechanism.
Patent GB-189728340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam or Pneumatic Whistles, Horns, or the like.
Inventor: MILLER JOHN
Filed: 1897-12-01
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 28,340. Miller, J. Dec. 1. Foghorns; sirens; whistles.-The casing of a steam or pneumatic whistle, horn, &c. for ships, locomotives, &c. is made duplex or in two parts, the notes of which differ by a quarter note or other slight interval. The effect of sounding the double note is to produce a tremulous note of a penetrating character.
Patent GB-189803211-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Opener for Boxes and Cases Made of Tin, Cardboard, or other Material.
Filed: 1898-02-08
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 3211. Witham, C., and White & Pike. Feb. 8. Box-openers. - A tool for opening cans or boxes is formed from a single piece of steel wire bent into a loop C to form a handle and provided with a pointed hook for inserting into the box &c.
Patent GB-189804652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick Machines.
Inventor: SHARPE JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-02-25
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 4652. Sharpe, J. Feb. 25. Moulding bricks.-Material is fed to the moulds p<2> by a hopper and a feed-box s reciprocated by links and levers and cams on a shaft e. The lower portion of the hopper is hinged at, and the upper portion is fitted with, a cut-off slide, actuated automatically by the feed-box and a lever. The lower pressing-plungers are operated by a crank f, links g, h, a toggle joint k, m, and a sliding block or crosshead m<3>, and are raised to eject the bricks from the moulds by a cam r, lever p<6>, and link p<5>. The moulds are closed during the pressing operation by a block p<1> secured to the straining-bars p which are pivoted on the shaft m' and are moved to and fro by a cam, lever v, and link v<1>, assisted by gravity, and springs a<3>. Stops a<1>, a<2> limit the motion of the bars p, which are provided with elastic cushions. In order to raise the block clear of the mould table during the time of oscillation of the bars p, the shaft m is raised in elongated bearings by cam pins d<1>, d<2> acting on levers o. Side pinions on the driving-shaft b gear with spurwheels d on the main cam and crank shaft e, and the cam discs are formed with internal teeth which slide between, and interlock with, teeth on the hubs of the wheels d. The pivot i<2> of the links g, h is constrained to move in a circular path by a radius bar i pivoted to the frame. Adjustable stops limit the downward motion of the plungers.
Patent GB-189805061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shaping or Ornamenting Wood and other Yielding Materials by Pressure.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 5061. Thompson, W. P. March 1. Drawings to Specification. Chairs.-Relates chiefly to a method of treating wood to make it sufficiently plastic to receive an ornamented pattern from embossing-dies. Chair backs are formed with an iron frame enclosed in the wood for strengthening purposes, and to facilitate attachment to the seat of the chair.
Patent GB-189805379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Submarine Telegraph and Telephone Cables.
Filed: 1898-03-04
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 5379. Henley's Telegraph Works Co., W. T., Sutton, G., and Hartvigson, L. L. March 4. Cables, armouring.- Submarine telegraph or telephone cables are armoured by means of two superposed layers of steel or iron ribbon t; wound in open spirals in the same direction. An ordinary serving i of tarred yarn is placed over the armouring, and finally a layer of the usual smoothing-composition.
Patent GB-189805484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Puzzles for Advertising Purposes and the like.
Inventor: CROFT CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1898-03-05
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 5484. Croft, C. J., and Dannell, F. E. March 5. Puzzles.-Three discs pivoted concentrically at a have words or advertisements printed or marked on their surfaces which are flush with each other, and, as each letter extends over the three surfaces, the discs have to be brought to a certain position to form the words, the device thus serving as a puzzle for advertising and like purposes. It may be attached to the lids of canisters &c.
Patent GB-189809294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators.
Inventor: MUNN ROBERT
Filed: 1898-04-22
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 9294. Munn. R. April 22. Ventilating-shaft tops. - Relates to an improvement on one form of the invention described in Specification No. 2843, A.D. 1879. The outside casings or deflectors are omitted, leaving only the conical arrangements of louvres shown.
Patent GB-189816317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Acetylene Gas Lamps.
Inventor: MOORE WILLIAM NELSON
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 16,317. Moore, W. N., and Karr, J. July 26. Acetylene lamps. - The invention, although described in connection with cycle lamps, is of general application. The water from the upper chamber C descends, under the control of a needle valve H, to a gauze cylinder R filled with cotton or other absorbent material, whence it passes in a " diffused " state, and not drop by drop, to the upper unattacked portion of the carbide in the chamber M. A spring finger h<1> on the milled head h engages with a notched or toothed segment h<2>, and permits of the valve H being at once set to the proper feed. The usual burner P, combustion chamber T, perforated filling-plug e, and attachment z are provided, and the lamp can be readily taken to pieces for re-charging and cleaning. When used as a cycle head lamp, the rider is able, owing to the position of the valve-head h, to manipulate the valve without dismounting.
Patent GB-189817751-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Atomizing and Diffusing Combustible Liquids.
Inventor: DROUOT PIERRE MARIE ASTERE
Filed: 1898-08-17
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 17,751. Drouot, P. M. A. Aug. 17. Spray and vapour burners.-Relates to arrangements whereby combustible liquids for use as fuel in furnaces or otherwise are heated and atomized or diffused, or atomized and diffused only, by the action of their own vapour. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 4, some of the liquid is supplied through a check valve from a reservoir under pressure to a vaporizer 5, the vapour from which passes to an atomizer or diffuser 9, of ordinary construction, by the pipe 6. The rest of the liquid is supplied directly to the diffuser by the pipe 7, and is atomized by the action of the vapour. The vaporizer is preferably formed with a tortuous channel, as shown in horizontal section in Fig. 4. The channel is inclined, running down from the end 14 where the liquid enters to the end 16, where the non-volatile liquid residues collect, and rising again to the vapour outlet 15. The vaporizer is preferably heated by a portion of the vapour, which is supplied to burners 10. The liquid resulting from condensation in the pipe 6 runs back into the vaporizer. In the modified arrangement shown in Fig. 5, for use with more volatile liquids, the vaporizer consists of a vessel heated by a steam coil 19, and provided with two pipes 6 and 7 for conveying vapour and liquid, respectively, to the diffuser 9.
Patent GB-189818970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Wooden Rollers to be Used in the Manufacture of Paper.
Inventor: WIEDWALD ADOLF
Filed: 1898-09-06
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 18,970. Wiedwald, A. Sept. 6. Cylinders.-Wooden rollers are made in sections a, a<1>, b, b<1>, which are secured together by grooves and projections, glueing, &c., and also by means of clamps or staples e, driven into the ends or faces of the sections.
Patent GB-189823620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing and Folding Machines.
Inventor: SAUVEE ALBERT
Filed: 1898-11-09
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 23,620. SauvÚe, A. Nov. 9. Associating and collecting apparatus; delirery apparatus.-Relates to means in printing and folding machines for collecting the several sheets or sections of a product for stitching &c. The Figure shows six sheets or sections A, B, C, D, E, F being delivered from the printing and folding apparatus. These are deposited in the compartments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 of the delivery table, which is moved transversely one step after each delivery of a set of sections, so that each compartment receives a complete set. A stitching- apparatus x is provided at one end of the delivery table. The table may be moved as described in Specification No. 6362, A.D. 1893.
Patent GB-189824834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Side Couplings for Railway Carriages.
Inventor: BAENDEL SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-11-24
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 24,834. Bõndel, S. Nov. 24. Couplings, automatic.-The link c is supported in a ball-and-socket joint in the buffer beam, and engages automatically with the draw-hook a. In uncoupling the vehicles, the link is forced off the draw-hook by the shoulders m<2> of the screwed horizontal shaft w. The spring f is made inoperative in passenger cars by the hook b, but in goods trains gives the necessary elasticity to the coupling.
Patent GB-189904814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Portland Cement and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: WHITE LEEDHAM
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 4814. White, L. March 4. Cement furnaces.-Relates to the manufacture of Portland cement. Wet slurry is fed through the hopper g to the drying-furnace a, and is conveyed thence by the chute h to a calcining-furnace b, where it passes through a tube surrounded by a flue b<1>. The calcined cement is clinkered in the furnace c, in which a high temperature is produced by a blast of flame from the gas and air pipes k, k<1>. The flues l, b<1>, m<1> and furnace a convey the gradually-cooling products of combustion from the furnace c to the chimney n'. Carbonic acid, practically pure, is drawn off through the pipe o, and is passed through heated fuel to convert it into carbonic oxide, which is utilized in the clinkering-furnace.
Patent GB-189912818-A (GB)
Title: A Concise and Easy Method of Learning the Art of Shorthand Writing, Combining Amusement and Instruction.
Inventor: THOMSON ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,818. Thomson, A. W. June 20. Shorthand, teaching.- A set of blocks are employed, shaped to correspond with the letters &c. employed in shorthand, and with the upper and under faces of different shades to represent light or heavy strokes. Fig. 16 represents a word built up of such blocks.
Patent GB-189923114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roundabouts.
Inventor: SANDER JOEL
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,114. Sander, J., and Koopmann, A. Nov. 20. Flywheels.-In an arrangement by which the reciprocations of a see-saw are converted into rotary movements for operating the roundabout shown in the Figure, the specially constructed flywheel is employed. In order to intensify its action, the flywheel is made with a series of oval holes to receive suitably shaped rollers n. Each roller, on rotation of the wheel, alters its position, with the result that the centre of gravity of the wheel is always in the one half.
Patent GB-190008641-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Protective Cap to be Employed by Persons Suffering from Gonorrhoea.
Inventor: KOCH GOTTLOB
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 8641. Koch, G. May 10. Shields and guards; bandages.-Relates to a protective cap for persons suffering from gonorrhoea. A slotted cylindrical cap a, cont a i n i n g antiseptic cotton wool or other absorbent h is secured over the penis by laces d and by a hook e and eye f shown. Other hooks may be provided at each.end for attachment to a suspender &c. to keep the cap in position. The cap is preferably made of fish bladder or other suitable material, and the wool h may be readily replaced.
Patent GB-190022666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Operating Ventilators and the like in accordance with the Rise or Fall of Temperature, and for Indicating, at a Distance, the Rise or Fall of Temperature.
Inventor: SIMPSON HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 22,666. Simpson, H., and Thomlinson, R. Dec. 12. Thermometers. - Relates to apparatus for automatically operating ventilators &c., in accordance w i t h the rise or fall of temperature, and for indicating at a distance the variation in temperature. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a Tobin tube. The spindle of the air valve 2 is connected to a lever 5, adjustably coupled to another lever 6 pivoted to the casing. One end of the lever 6 forms a pointer moving over a graduated scale, and the other end is acted upon by an expanding end piece 8 of the tube 9 attached to the casing of the tubes 1 or other suitable object. The tube is closed at one end, and is filled with oil or spirit, such as coco-nut oil to which a little ammonia is added. The other end of the tube has a nozzle 10, Fig. 2, secured to it; this nozzle carries a rubber bag 11, bound round with wire &c. so that it can only expand axially. An encircling tube and a nut 13 serve to connect the nozzle and bag, and at the bottom the bag is secured to a tube 15 sliding on the tube 12 and provided at the bottom with a piece 8 to make contact with the operating-lever of the ventilator. A flexible capsule 14 of tin-foil &c. encloses the top of the nozzle, and the enclosed space is filled with water. A variation in temperature causes the liquid in the tube 9 to expand or contract ; this movement is transformed to the tube 15 through the capsule 14 and bag 11. The movement of the pointer 6 indicates the change in temperature. A number of tubes may be employed to multiply the effect. In another arrangement, shown in Fig. 3, the end of the tube g<1> is secured to a wooden base, and instead of a capsule 14, a wad 20 of gelatine containing alum, or of oxidized linseed oil &c. may be employed. The end of the bag 11<1> may be guided by attaching it to a spring 17. This form may be used as a fire alarm, the extension of the bag 11<1> being sufficient, when the temperature is very high, to bring the spring 17 into contact with a piece 18 and thereby close an electric circuit containing an alarm. According to the Provisional Specification the pivot of the ventilator valve may be operated by a pivoted tube containing a light oil or spirit at one end and mercury at the other end, or the differential expansion of two different metals secured together to form a strip may be employed for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190023051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Separating Solid Matters from Liquids
Inventor: MARKEL KARL EMIL
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 23,051. Markel, K. E., and Crosfield, J. J. Dec. 17. Decanting and settling.-Consists of means for the separation of solid matters from water or other liquid. The water is delivered by a central pipe E and perforated spreader D to a comparativelyshallow tank A, having a conical bottom on which some of the solids collect. The water flows on over the relatively high lip G, down the long column C, and through openings L evenly spaced round the column and of greater area than the cross-section of the column, to a delivery tank K surrounding the column. The solids not deposited in the tank A flow on down the column C to the mud cock O. The mud collecting in the tank A is discharged through the pipes H, annular chamber I, and cock J.
Patent GB-190101459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Glass Mirrors with Translucent Colour Decorations.
Inventor: WAGNER EDUARD
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 1459. Wagner, E., and Lorenz, G. Jan. 22. Ornamenting glass surfaces.-The reflecting-coating of a mirror is removed in any desired pattern, where translucent colour decoration is to be applied by printing or otherwise. For this purpose, the parts of the coating to be removed are first coated with a non-drying composition which can be printed ; the whole surface is then covered thinly with shellac solution, or other quick-drying solution, warmed, and rubbed with a cloth which removes the non-drying composition, the remaining surface being protected by the shellac. The exposed metal coating is removed by any ordinary method, leaving sharp outlines to the remainder. A suitable non-drying composition is a mixture of 200 parts by weight of printers' ink, 25 of varnish, and small quantities of glycerine, clove oil, gum arabic, and turpentine.
Patent GB-190102260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Devices for Suspending Ladies' Skirts and the like.
Inventor: DIBBEN HENRY
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 2260. Dibben, H. Feb. 1. Suspenders for articles of dress.- Relates to an appliance for holding np skirts in wear. It consists of a two-part spring clip a, of the shape shown and provided along its gripping-edges with projections a<3> on one part which engage in depressions c<3> in the other part. The clip is connected by a chain or cord e to a book f, which is attached to a loop or the like f<1> adapted to be slid along the wearer's belt g. The dress is held up by looping one of the links e over the liook f, or by tying the cord to it. The suspender may form part of a chatelaine.
Patent GB-190114909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Harrows and like Agricultural Machines.
Inventor: KOSTERS THEODORE ALOIS
Filed: 1901-07-22
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 14,909. Kosters, T. A., [Sharp, C. S.]. July 22. Agricultural implements; harrows; cultivators.- Relates to means for transporting harrows and other agricultural implements over roads and fields without the working parts coming into contact with the ground. Fig. 4 shows the invention applied to a disc harrow. Arms c are journalled in bearings at d on the main frame a. The arms c carry road wheels b, and also adjustable arms e provided with a catch k by means of which the arms c can be locked to a suitable portion of the machine, such as the shaft g carrying the discs h. Fig. 4 shows the machine raised upon the travelling wheels b. When the machine is at work, the arms c are swung round until they rest above the discs h. The arms c can be fixed in the position shown in Fig. 4, by tipping up the horse shafts l into the vertical position.