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Patent GB-189622965-A (GB)
Title: A New Material to be employed as a substitute for Leather, Paper, and other Analogous Substances, and a Process of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: BILLING FREDERICK
Filed: 1896-10-16
Granted: 1897-08-28
Abstract: 22,965. Billing, F., and Letalle, A. Oct. 16. Felt &c.-Sheets of cotton-wool or other suitable fibrous material are superposed with the fibres crossed, and immersed in, or treated with, a solution of gelatine, glue, &c., with which methylated or pure spirits, methylic alcohol, or naphtha has been mixed in the form of spray. Suitable colouring- matters may be added, and glycerine, treacle, &c. may be used to give suppleness to the artificial leather or paper. The fibrous material, after the above treatment, is immersed in a solution of formalin, alum, tannic acid, or other chemical capable of coagulating the gelatine, and, after drying, is rolled and embossed &c., as desired.
Patent GB-189700752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boilers suitable for the Instantaneous Generation of Steam.
Inventor: NEWMAN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1897-01-11
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 752. Newman, W. H. Jan. 11. Instantaneous generators.-A series of hollow rings clamped together and enclosing the furnace form the generator. Fig. 1 shows the generator in sectional elevation, and Fig. 2 shows a portion of one of the rings to a larger scale. The rings A are so constructed as to leave hollow spaces B in communication with each other by passages C. The gases from the enclosed furnace, which may burn liquid or solid fuel, escape through radiating passages K to the external flue L and the uptake N. The rings may be bedded together on metal packing, as shown in Fig. 2 ; or they may be placed face to face. The inlet and the outlet from the boiler are represented at G, G.
Patent GB-189702028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Games, in which Football is Imitated.
Inventor: MERRILLS GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-01-26
Granted: 1897-03-13
Abstract: 2028. Merrills, G. W. Jan. 26. Games imitating football.-A board is provided with pegs fitting into holes in positions corresponding to those occupied at the commencement of the game by players in association football, with a goal G at each end, and with kick-off lines K. The ball is represented by a small disc B which is propelled by the opponents alternately, who press upon its edge with a blade P. The object is, as in the outdoor game, to secure goals.
Patent GB-189703841-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Fixing Inside Tubes, or Apertures, a Means of Connection for an Outer Blanking Flange, or other Connection.
Inventor: HEARNAH ELIJAH JAMES
Filed: 1897-02-12
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 3841. Hearnah, E. J., and Bale, G. R. Feb. 12. Stopping pipes and tubes.-The Figure shows the invention as applied for fastening a cover F on a flanged pipe. B, B are serrated jaws pivoted to a bolt A and connected by links E to a collar D, which slides on the bolt. The jaws engage with the pipe on screwing up a nut C, and the cover can then be fixed in position by a nut G.
Patent GB-189706246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: DOBSON ROBERT
Filed: 1897-03-10
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 6246. Dobson, R. March 10. Arc lamps. - A clutch lamp may be arranged as shown. The carbon - holders, of which the upper is the heavier, are hung by a flexible wire or fibre cord f on two pulleys C, D. The cord above the upper carbonholder passes between gripping- pieces or pulleys b, b<1> on levers c, c<1>, which are connected together at the centre and hung by links a from a lever F, supporting a balance weight G, and a core N above a shunt solenoid B. When the levers c, c' are lowered by the pull of the shunt solenoid, they are opened by contact with projections on a lever H, disengaging the cord and allowing the upper carbon to descend. A core M below a series solenoid A is connected to the lever H and to a lever E carrying the pulley C, to strike an arc when the lamp is started. In modifications, this striking-mechanism M, A, E is dispensed with, the projections H and pulley C being on fixed supports. The core N may be below the shunt solenoid B, the pivot of the lever F being then placed between the links a and the core N. In another form, the solenoid B is in series with the arc, the core N being below it. The gripping- pieces b, b<1> may be below the levers c, c<1>, and these levers may be slotted to enclose pins serving instead of the projections H and preventing displacement of the levers if the lamp is laid down.
Patent GB-189706911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads.
Inventor: NUENAN JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1897-03-16
Granted: 1898-01-01
Abstract: 6911. Nunan, J. F. March 16. Bedsteads; mattresses.-The end angle-irons of the bedstead ends are dispensed with. Pins C on the side angle-irons engage corresponding holes A' in the side bars of the mattress frame. The pins may be on the mattress frames and the holes in the angle-irons. Lugs on the inside or outside of mattress frame bars may keep the mattress in place.
Patent GB-189707340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Driving Tube Expanders used in the Construction of Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: HILLS ARNOLD FRANK
Filed: 1897-03-20
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 7340. Hills, A. F., and Young, G. S. March 20. Tube expanders.-Relates to means for supporting and driving tube expanders such as are used for water-tube boilers. A support m is clamped to the boiler or the like, and carries swivel-wise a head a through which pass two shafts band c, which are journalled in a carriage d. The shaft b screws through the head a and regulates the position of the carriage, while the shaft c drives a spindle h, which actuates the expander, by worm gearing. The apparatus may be modified to suit various classes of work. A form of belt gearing for actuating the driving-pulley i of the shaft c in either direction is also described.
Patent GB-189715492-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combination or Permutation Lock.
Inventor: WICKES ROBERT ERNEST
Filed: 1897-06-29
Granted: 1897-09-11
Abstract: 15,492. Wickes, R. E. June 29. Locks, permutation.-Discs d, with suitable inscriptions, numerals, &c. on the edges, are mounted on spindles r, exterior to the lock case, notched discs d' being mounted on the spindles inside the case. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the bolt b has a number of projections p which can enter the notches n in the discs d' when the bolt is retracted after having placed the discs d in register. In Fig. 2, a rod l<1> carries pins m, which, when the discs d, d' are in register, can be turned into notches n in the latter, an arm a on the rod simultaneously engaging a slot s<1> in the bolt b and causing it to be retracted when the rod l<1> is pulled. A safety device may be applied, consisting of an arm l, Fig. 1, with projections p<1> and a pin e, pivoted at f and forced upwards at one end by a spring s<1>. The discs d<1> are formed with irregular surfaces, and on bringing them into register the projections p<1> engage in recesses allowing the arm to move upwards at the spring end, causing the pin e to be withdrawn from a slot in the bolt, and allowing the latter to be retracted. On shooting the bolt and destroying the combination, the bolt is again blocked. Either of the forms shown may be adapted to padlocks. In the lock shown in Fig. 5, the discs are mounted concentrically on sleeves, and when the notches are brought into register a rod o can be turned, bringing a crossbar o<3> on arms o', o' into the notches, and the lower end of the arm o' into a slot in the bolt, which may then be retracted by pulling the rod o. One side of the padlock case may be hinged and provided with a staple which is engaged by the bolt when the latter is shot and disengaged when the latter is retracted, thus allowing access to the case for varying the combination. This is accomplished by mounting the discs d' on the spindles by some friction or other connection, such as a spring tooth t, Fig. 8, on the spindle engaging one of a number of notches k in the side of the disc. When applied to finger latches, the latch lever is provided with a number of projections which prevent it from being raised unless the notched discs are previously brought into register with the projections.
Patent GB-189715653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clothes-horses or Airers.
Inventor: HOPLEY FRED
Filed: 1897-07-01
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 15,653. Hopley, F. July 1. Brackets for holding clotheshanging rods. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus for use in airing clothes, and consists of a semicircular bracket a having openings e and a semicircular tray b attached to a wall bracket c. When not in use, the c l o t h e s-hanging laths pass through the holes e and have their ends resting in the tray b as shown at d<1>, whereas when in use the laths are inserted horizontally in the holes e as shown at d<2>. In another form, circular brackets and trays are supported on a standard.
Patent GB-189716944-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes or Receptacles for Documents, Private Papers, and the like.
Inventor: TORREY EDWARD STRONG
Filed: 1897-07-17
Granted: 1897-09-04
Abstract: 16,944. Torrey, E. S., [Barler, A. C.]. July 17. Filing papers and documents.-A box or case for filing documents is divided diagonally into two parts hinged at B, and within it is hinged or pivoted a file C, consisting of two prongs which pass through perforations in the corners of envelopes or receptacles a adapted to receive the documents. The file has a bent loop E which serves as a support for the envelopes.
Patent GB-189719267-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or Applicable to Coats, Overcoats, Macintoshes, and other similar Garments.
Inventor: MISTOVSKI LAZARUS
Filed: 1897-08-20
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 19,267. Mistovski, L. Aug. 20. Coats and jackets; waterproof garments; collars; straps and bands.-Relates to overcoats, macintoshes, and other garments in which the two ends of the collar a, when turned up, are held together by a strap b, and consists in making a slot c in the lining a<x> of the collar so as to form a pocket into which the free end b<x> of the strap b is inserted when it is not in use.
Patent GB-189721837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-slipping Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: WALTER HENRY EDMOND
Filed: 1897-09-23
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 21,837. Walter, H. E. Sept. 23 Tyres, pneumatic, preventing slipping of. Around the circumference of a pneumatic tyre C are arranged a series of discs or sharp edged wheels D to prevent side slip. These wheels or discs are mounted on p:ns E secured in position by straps G which engage pins H secured to the rim or to separate plates grooved at their ends to embrace two adjacent spokes. In a modification, U-shaped wires formed with spikes at their ends, as described in Specification No. 16,288, A.D. 1897, are used, each being secured to a separate narrow strap. The pins E may be attached to a leather band which extends round the outer circumference of the tyre. The opposite wheels D may turn on pins connected by a U-shaped wire secured to the leather band.
Patent GB-189727884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Roofing.
Inventor: GLENDINNING ROBERT
Filed: 1897-11-26
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 27,884. Glendinning, R. Nov. 26. Roofs.-Relates to fire- and water-proof roofing for buildings. A flooring is nailed to the rafters, which are arranged approximately horizontally. A number of layers consisting of overlapping sheets of asphalt are then successively applied by an adhesive composed of a mixture of pitch, resin, tar, and Trinidad asphalt. The surface is then painted with the adhesive, to which gravel, stone chippings, sand, or soil may be attached, or in lieu of these a layer of cement may be applied. The roofing may also be laid on concrete, stone, or other surfaces.
Patent GB-189801454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nosebags.
Inventor: HEATHER WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1898-01-19
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 1454. Heather, W. G. Jan. 19. Nosebags. - Springs F in suitable casings G are attached to the top and bottom of the bag to draw the bottom up as the food is consumed. The bag is ventilated at J and the m o u t h is closed by a perforated diaphragm C.
Patent GB-189803464-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ventilator.
Inventor: BRIGGS RICHARD
Filed: 1898-02-11
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 3464. Briggs, R. Feb. 11. Ventilators.-An inverted cone b, with downturned flanged lip c, is passed through the roof a. A cover e with flange f is carried at the top by stays d.
Patent GB-189812006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Rolling Mills for Cold Rolling.
Filed: 1898-05-26
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 12,006. Kynoch (Limited) and Jones, E. May 26. Drawings to Specification. Rolling.-In a cold-rolling mill, specially suitable for roiling brass strip, one or both rolls are driven from a power shaft by belt gearing, and reducing toothed gearing, allowing the rolls to move at the same surface speed though they may be of slightly different diameters, the belt slipping when necessary.
Patent GB-189814712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: ULLMANN VINCENZ
Filed: 1898-07-04
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 14,712. Ullmann, V., and Pekarek, K. July 4. Couplings, a u t o - matic.- Each coupling - head d is provided with two forks f, g, a bar h being pivoted in one fork f and supported in the other fork g, being also held in the latter fork by a hinged link i. The bar h and other parts of the coupling on one vehicle stand at right-angles to the same parts of the opposite vehicle, so that, when two cars come together, the bar h runs up the incline o' on the opposite car, into the fork g, lifts the link i<1>, and is engaged by the same. To uncouple the cars, it is only necessary to raise the link i by the transverse shaft n.
Patent GB-189815246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Break or Interrupter Apparatus for Electric Currents.
Inventor: KINRAIDE THOMAS BURTON
Filed: 1898-07-12
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 15,246. Kinraide, T. B. July 12. Switches or interrupters for use with induction coils &c. The hammer D is carried by a vibrator E, which is unyielding through the greater part of its length, but has a resilient portion e<3>. It is preferably arranged on one side of the core b<1>, and its vibration is regulated by a spring K adjustable by means of the nut k. The hammer is fitted with a reduced part e, adapted to strike the platinum contact G, which is fixed on a spindle g which can be rotated to compensate for uneven wear by turning the thumb-screw g<3>. The contact is adjustable by means of the screw g<1>. In order to concentrate the 'lines ' of force' in the hammer, a iron collector L is arranged as shown. It is pivoted so that its position can be adjusted. The core, hammer, and collector are preferably of laminated metal. An adjustable stop e<5> is arranged to limit the movement of the hammer, and the frame or support for the fixed contact is made very rigid by means of a cross-bar M.
Patent GB-189815310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Injectors.
Filed: 1898-07-12
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 15,310. Lake, H. H., [International Speciality Co.]. July 12. Regulating or controlling injectors.-In order to adjust the steam nozzle B longitudinally, to suit the injector to the steam supply pressure, it is formed with a threaded collar E which, by turning the nozzle B from the outside, may be locked against either the shoulder D or the inner end of a ring F.
Patent GB-189815398-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Holding Boots and Shoes while being Cleaned and Polished.
Inventor: BROWN ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-07-13
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 15,398. Brown, A. July 13. Boots and shoes, cleaning &c. -Relates to a support for holding boots or shoes while being cleaned. The appliance consist of a movable p i e c e a having a part b to fit the toe of the boot, which is constrained b the sliding pieces n to move parallel to the part d fitting the heel. The parts a and are forced apart to fit the boot, by means of the wedge r working against the inclined plane c. Brushes &c. may be kept in boxes s. The plain sliding pieces n may be replaced by slotted metal pieces.
Patent GB-189817838-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Washer or Scrubber for Purifying Gas.
Inventor: YEADON ARTHUR EDWARD NIELD
Filed: 1898-08-19
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 17,838. Yeadon, A. E. N., and Yeadon, S. N. Aug. 19. Scrubbers and washers, rotary. A cylinder A is mounted upon rollers R, R, and has a driving toothed ring W. The ends D, D' are contracted and fit, by means of glands, the supply and discharge gas pipes H, H<2>. The cylinder is internally fitted with a centre tube B, to which and to the cylinder is fixed a spiral screw passage C, and is divided up by fixed perforated partitions F for retaining wooden balls, grids, &c. in position. The cylinder is supplied with washing-water by a pipe P, and the foul water is removed by screw vanes d and discharged at P<2>. Small perforated buckets are attached inside the cylinder to pick up and distribute water. Ammoniacal or other liquor also can be admitted at intermediate points by means of the pipe B<2>.
Patent GB-189823550-A (GB)
Title: A New Kind of Artistic Decoration for Walls and other Surfaces.
Inventor: CAMIS EMILE VICTOR
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 23,550. Camis, E. V. April 25, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Panels and panelled work; screens.-An imitation of artists' cauvas is prepared by pasting pure rag paper to canvas with a paste composed of rye flour, dextrin, and a little cold glue and gum, and passing the product between pressing-rollers to incorporate the paper with the canvas. The prepared canvas is printed on in imitation of painting, water-colour, pastel-work, or the like, and is subjected to heavy pressure in a press after leaving the printing cylinders. Each print is nailed to a separate panel, and covered with two coats of permanent varnish.
Patent GB-189824749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Iron and Steel and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: IVANOFF WASSILY
Filed: 1898-11-23
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 24,749. Ivanoff, W. Nov. 23. Gas-producers combined with blast furnaces &c. The blast for a furnace A for reducing iron ores is supplied through tuyÞres a from a conduit m leading from a gas producer or "furnace" B containing fuel. Wood, coal, turf, &c. is fed through a funnel E into the upper chamber of this producer above a valve d, and, when carbonized, it is dropped through this valve into the lower chamber. Distillation products of the fuel pass off by pipes g, and are used for heating purposes. Liquid fuel may be supplied by burners to the producer B. The blast from hotair chambers is directed by valves to either, or both, the producer B and a furnace D in which the iron is converted into steel. The blast leaves the furnace D and enters the lower chamber of the producer B by a port e, and, together with a direct hot-air supply from the chambers through tuyÞres b, passes up through the carbonized fuel and out through the conduit m. Lime, alkalies, iron or manganese ore, &c. are introduced into the producer Band conduit m to arrest sulphur &c. The producer B may have several compartments, and the upper chamber may be heated exteriorly or interiorly by the distillation products or the gases escaping from the top of the furnace.
Patent GB-189905273-A (GB)
Title: Taper Boring Machine.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-22
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 5273. Smith, J. April 22. Boring.-A machine for boring taper holes has a sleeve A, mounted in brackets &c. G, and driven by hand or power through worm gearing I. The sleeve receives a cone B, concentric with the sleeve at one end and eccentric at the other. The cone is bored parallel to receive a boring-bar C, carrying the tool F and having a feed-screw D engaging a nut E. In the position shown, the axis of the bar is parallel with that of the sleeve to bore parallel holes, but, by partially rotating the cone, the axis of the bar becomes inclined to that of the sleeve, so that holes of various tapers may be bored.
Patent GB-189905712-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Letter Clip.
Inventor: MYERS ADOLPH
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 5712. Myers, A., Myers, L., Bikker, C. H. T., and Woodward, A. A. March 16. Filing papers.-Fig. 1 shows a front view, and Fig. 2 a side view, of the appliance. The jaws A', A<2>, hinged together at a<1>, are provided with inclined slots a<3>, a<4>, which receive the ends b<1>, b<2> of the spring B, having fixed washers d<1>, d<2>. The jaws A<1>, A<2> are closed or open as the spring B is in the position shown in dotted lines or full lines respectively. In a modification, the spring B is replaced by two wires connected by a spiral spring.
Patent GB-189912140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tool-holders for Slotting, Planing, Shaping, and similar Machines.
Inventor: HOLDING JOHN
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,140. Holding, J. June 10. Tool - holders ; planing and shaping. - A toolholder, shown as applied to a slotting-machine, but applicable to planing, shaping, and similar machines, is arranged to allow the tool to swing clear of the work during the return stroke. The tool is pivoted in brackets B on the head or ram A, and is held forward during the cutting-stroke by a wedge D. The wedge is operated by a lever and rod E, the latter having adjustable tappets E', E<3> which engage an adjustable tappet H<1> on a rod R fixed on the framing. The rod E is moved vertically at each end of the stroke to insert or withdraw the wedge, the tool being moved clear of the work by gravity, a spring, or a second wedge operating inversely to the first. The trunnions for carrying the tool may be formed on the ram, instead of in the removable brackets B.
Patent GB-189922516-A (GB)
Title: Improved Regulated Liquid Trap for the Gas Delivery Pipes of Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: STERN ALFRED
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 22,516. Stern, A. Nov. 11. Acetylene.-Relates to a regulated liquid trap for the gas delivery pipes of generators, consisting of a box or gas holder b provided with pipes a leading from the generators and extending to a small extent below the level of the liquid, and with a gas outlet c. The level of the liquid is rendered constant by means of an overflow pipe e leading to a vessel f.
Patent GB-190000169-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Making Bale Ties.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1900-01-03
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 169. Fairweather, W., [Morgan, C. W.]. Jan. 3. Bale ties. - W i r e bale ties with a loop at one end and a hook as shown in the Figure at the other are made in a machine forming the subject-matter of the invention.
Patent GB-190001436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Controlling Valve Apparatus for Reversing Engines.
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 1436. Davis & Co. and Hay, W. R. G. Jan. 23. Valves, reversing; valve chests and casings.-Relates to controlling-valve apparatus for reversing engines. Fig. 1 shows in section a portion of a two-cylinder arrangement, comprising the controlling-valve a, a<1> and one of the cylinders g with its distributing-valve. Live steam is admitted at 2 into the chamber 3, and the final exhaust occurs through the passage and chamber 15. In the position shown, the controlling - valve a, a<1> is directing the live steam through the port 6 to the centre of the distributing-valves. The exhaust from the cylinders is controlled by the outer end of these valves, the ends of the valve-chest being connected together and to the port 14. When the controlling-valve is shifted, the admission takes place through the port 14 and the exhaust through the port 6. A leading feature of the invention is the making of provision for maintaining greater area of exhaust port opening than of admission port opening. This may be effected either by the use of triangular ports, as shown in Fig. 1, or by the employment of ports formed by drilling two sets of holes c, d, as shown in Fig. 5. Ports of this kind may be provided in the distributing-valve chests as well as in that of the controlling-valve.