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Patent GB-189708802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razor Strops.
Inventor: SILBERSTEIN ALBERT LYMAN
Filed: 1897-04-06
Granted: 1897-05-08
Abstract: 8802. Silberstein, A. L. April 6. Sharpening razors. The strop A is fixed at its ends by means of clips B to the bed C, which is formed with a handle C<1> and is provided with a slide. A holder E for the safety razor D is pivoted in lugs on the slide, which is also fitted with racks I, I<1> capable of sliding thereon, and gearing with pinions E<4>, E<5> on the pivots of the holder. The slide is moved to and fro by the hand, suitable surfaces I<5> being formed on the racks to accommodate the fingers; when the motion is reversed at the end of a stroke, the racks first move over the slide and throw the holder over to the opposite side, after which the slide itself moves forward. One of the pivot eyes in the slide is elongated to allow the razor to set itself diagonally across the strop. A spring is interposed between the slide and the bed to create a resistance.
Patent GB-189712029-A (GB)
Title: A New Toy or Puzzle.
Inventor: REEPMAKER JACOB
Filed: 1897-05-15
Granted: 1897-07-24
Abstract: 12,029. Reepmaker, J. May 15. Puzzles.-A transparent box a is provided with a hole b in the top, while the base is marked with letters, numerals, pictures, figures, &c. A number of small puppets, corresponding to the number of letters &c. on the base, is contained within the box. The object of the puzzle is to set each puppet upright and upon its own letters &c. by means of a wooden rod inserted through the opening.
Patent GB-189712709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Oil Extractors and Feed Water Purifiers and Heaters.
Inventor: MCDOUGALL ISAAC SHIMWELL
Filed: 1897-05-22
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 12,709. McDougall, I. S., and Collier, A. May 22. Feedwater, heating and purifying.-Relates to apparatus for extracting oily or greasy matters from water of condensation. The improvements are more especially applicable to the oil extractors described in Specification No. 21,867, A.D. 1892. The purifier A is constructed of a conical form and with radiating partitions F which pass into spaces between ribs E on the base-plate. Feed entering by the opening B is heated by steam in the serpentine pipe H and discharged in a purified condition from the outlet C. The separated oil rises between the partitions F to the chamber G from which it is withdrawn. In a modification, the base-plate consists of a separate casting having ribs, some of which are cast into the bottom of the plate. In this case sludge-cocks are fitted. In another form a side cover permits the introduction of the pipe H. In addition, a grid valve for the discharge of sludge is fitted between the bottom of the ribs of the base-plate and its lower surface. Chemical reagents may be employed to facilitate the processes of heating and purification.
Patent GB-189723235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-Freed Automatic Machines for Taking Care of Articles left temporarily.
Inventor: HOMMEL MARTIN
Filed: 1897-10-09
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 23,235. Hommel, M. Oct. 9. Hat, coat, and umbrella stands.-Upon numbered hollow wall plates a hinged hooks d with swivelling guards g are provided for garments, and pairs of pegs e for umbrellas or sticks, to retain which the hook is furnished with a forked foot j bearing on the pegs. To get the guard locked, a coin must connect a slotted plate l which is fast upon the spindle h of the guard with a similarly-slotted plate m which is loose and will not otherwise turn with the guard. The guard being turned till the slots in the plate register with a slot in the casing, the coin drops into a receptacle and a bolt t springs into notches s, s<1> in the turning-plates. In this position of the bolt, a key z formerly held by it can be removed from a slot whence it protrudes. When the articles are again required, this key thrust into the slot draws the bolt and a spring swings the guard off the hook again. Since a shoulder q on the plate l bears against a pin r on the plate m, the latter is turned into the initial position and prevents further movement of the bolt.
Patent GB-189724761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Stoppering Machines.
Inventor: FRIEDENWALD BENJAMIN BERNARD
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 24,761. Friedenwald, B. B. Oct. 26. Stoppering; capsuling and sealing bottles.-Relates to machines for affixing' crown' bottle stoppers, a stopper of this type consisting of a sheet-metal cap provided with an internal sealing-disc of cork &c., and formed with a crimped or corrugated rim which is forced inwardly by the stoppering-machine to engage a shoulder or groove in the bottle neck. The stoppers are placed in the hopper A, which is formed in two parts a, b, Fig. 3, and are fed by the roller d through the channel c and chute B to the stoppering-head E, Fig. 1. The roller d is provided with projections g, which permit only one stopper at a time to pass into the chute, the guard-plates t and tongues k, l, Fig. 5, also serving to prevent the stoppers from becoming blocked in the channel c. The stoppering - mechanism is shown in detail in Fig. 8. The stopper passes through the chute into the space between the rings 9, 4, and is supported by the spring fingers 11. When the bottle is placed in position, the stoppering-head descends, and the stopper is fixed on the neck bv the tubular plunger 2. A section of the chute B is removable to facilitate inspection, and an aperture is also provided for the escape of dirt &c. The hopper and stoppering-head are reciprocated vertically by hand or other power, the roller d being rotated through spur gearing by a fixed rack.
Patent GB-189725516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attaching Elastic Tyres to the Wheels of Cabs and other Wheel Carriages.
Inventor: LONES JABEZ
Filed: 1897-11-03
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 25,516. Lones, J., and Holden, E., [trading as Lones, Vernon, & Holden]. Nov. 3. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-An elastic tyre c is attached to a wooden felloe a, having a metallic rim b, by means of a pair cf lever-like rings d having inner flanged edges d', engaging grooves in the felloe, and thickened or ribbed outer edges d<2> to engage with the neck of the tyre c. The rings d are made to grip the tyre by means of bolts f and nuts g, as shown in Fig. 3 or screw pins, the heads of which are countersunk in one ring and the ends engage screw-threaded holes in the other ring as shown in Fig. 4. The Provisional Specification describes a modification in which the elastic tyre is secured within a metallic trough-shaped rim or tyre by wires, and another in which the flanges d<1> and grooves in the felloe are dispensed with.
Patent GB-189803706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Children's Mailcarts.
Inventor: STUBBS FRANCIS REGINALD
Filed: 1898-02-15
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 3706. Stubbs, F. R. Feb. 15. Mail carts.-The seat e supported by the spring rod d is pivoted at c to the body a', which is in turn preferably pivoted to the shafts e<1> at a, and rests on the bar f. When the child is to be placed in the sitting position, the pivoted catch b<1> is released, and the body a<1> falls into the position shown by the dotted lines 3, the seat e remaining horizontal.
Patent GB-189807295-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Box for Packing and Displaying Goods.
Inventor: WILLIAMS GEORGE
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 7295. Williams, G. March 25. Displaying. -Boxes for displaying and packing handkerchiefs, hosiery, ties, gloves, scarfs, &c., are formed in front with a tray hinged to the bottom of the box, the front side a of the tray forming the front of the box. The tray, which has a bottom. g and sides h, receives the goods, and the lid, which is hinged at e, being thrown back, the tray can be turned outwards to display the goods. The box may also be turned upside down, the side a of the tray resting on the bottom d when displaying the contents. A show card or label J bearing suitable descriptive matter is hinged to the tray.
Patent GB-189812607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lanterns.
Inventor: ROSENBLUTH EDWIN M
Filed: 1898-06-04
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 12,607. Rosenbluth, E. M. June 4. Reflectors and holders therefor.-The rear light F is illuminated through a central opening g in the reflector G, which has its face protected from smoke by a glass disc g secured by a wire G<x> sprung into the bead g<1>. Clips h<9> attach the reflector to a resilient wire-holder, of which the projection h<5> is sprung into the mouth of the flue or hood of the lantern, and the projections h<6> abut against the rear part of the combustion chamber A.
Patent GB-189815496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Time-switches.
Inventor: BROWNE TOM BOUSQUET
Filed: 1898-07-14
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 15,496. Browne, T. B., and Martineau, F. L. July 14. Switches.-Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan of a time switch. The arm H is pivoted at h, and is moved to make or break contact by means of two cams X, X<1> mounted on an axle A driven by suitable clock or other mechanism through the wheel D. The cams are mounted on sleeves, and are adjusted by the wheels C, C<1> fitted with pointers G, G<1>, the times being shown on the dial E. A spring K or other means secures a quick break.
Patent GB-189819089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and like Engines.
Filed: 1898-09-07
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 19,089. Soc. Anon. d'ElectrlcitÚ et d'Automobiles Mors. July 8, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Gas and like engines.-The engine is suitable for motor vehicles; it works on a four-stroke cycle, and may have two pistons connected to the same or opposite cranks. The water jacket a' surrounds the exhaust valve D, which is placed below the admission valve C, and the valve gear is all enclosed in the crank chamber. The exhaust and ignition valve cams I, Fig. 5, are carried on a sleeve H driven by a clutch f under the control of the governor F. The mixture supply is controlled by a hand-operated slide valve J with peculiarlyshaped ports j, j<1> and actuated by a rack j<2> and pinion L.
Patent GB-189821745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Ventilation of Hats, Helmets, and other Head Coverings.
Inventor: PERRY HERBERT WILFRED
Filed: 1898-10-15
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 21,745. Perry, H. W. Oct. 15. Bands, external; felt hats ; helmets; straw hats; ventilating; hats fitted with separate crowns and brims.-Helmets and straw or felt hats are formed with the crown separate from the brim in order to aid ventilation. The crown is attached to the brim by a perforated strip of aluminium, through which air can pass. An internal screen prevents sunlight from striking directly on to the head.
Patent GB-189823659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Electrical Propulsion of Tramway Cars, Railway Carriages, and the like, by a Road Contact System.
Inventor: ROBERTSON DAVID
Filed: 1898-11-10
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 23,659. Robertson, D. Nov. 10. Electric railways and tramways on a road contact system with electromagnetic switches. Conductors; switches. -Current from the main conductor A is supplied to the slider H on the vehicle through one set of road contacts H<1> and switches F, which are actuated by a current of low potential from a second conductor D through a second row of road contacts G', G<2> and slider G. These contacts G', G<3> are alternately connected to the conductor D and to the actuating-coil K on the switch. This coil K pulls down a tubular plunger I, and thereby raises the mercury J to complete the circuit between the projecting terminals Q, L connected to the supply conductor A and the road contact studs H<1> as shown in section in Fig. 3. The plunger I is protected by insulation P, and may be solid instead of tubular ; other means than the subsidiary conductor D may supply current for actuating the switches.
Patent GB-189825267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circles for Surveying or Levelling Instruments.
Inventor: FERGUSSON JOHN COLEMAN
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 25,267. Fergusson, J. C. Nov. 30. Surveying - instruments.-Relates to the construction of the altitude and azimuth circles of such surveying-instruments as theodolites, miners' dials, &c. which are used with a staff for levelling, telemetric, and like purposes, the object being to dispense with the corrections for horizontal distance, linear altitude, and so forth usually rendered necessary when the staff has been sighted at an angle other than a right-angle with the axis of the telescope. Half the circle is graduated in angles, and is read by a vernier on fixed horizontal arms attached to the stand of the instrument. The other half, which is lead from the central arrow of the vernier, is graduated in tangents on four octants in the manner indicated in Fig. 2. The line e-h is divided into 100 parts and placed at a distance equal to its own length from the centre d. Radial lines are then drawn from the centre d to the divisions on the line e-h, and their point, of intersection marked on the circle If now a properly divided staff be set up at a distant points and the telescope bo levelled and directed upon it and then turned through, say, 10 divisions, the distance intercepted on the staff betw een the two lines of sight, multiplied by the constant of the instrument and divided by the number of divisions, will give the horizontal distance. The reading on the circle will also give the percentage of slope. For azimuth observations, such as determining the latitude and departure in setting off courses, a similar azimuth circle is used, the staff being held horizontally.
Patent GB-189905744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Block Apparatus for Railways.
Inventor: TIESENHAUSEN THEODOR
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1900-03-16
Abstract: 5744. Tiesenhausen, T. March 16. Electric railways.-Relates to electrical apparatus for automatically stopping traius, when one train approaches another travelling in the same or in the opposite direction, or when a train approaches a second train at rest, an imperfectly-closed switch, or an open crossing-gate &c. The apparatus is adapted to actuate the Westinghouse or other brakes, or the regulator of the locomotive, and is also applicable on electric railways. Instead of actuating the brakes, the apparatus may operate a whistle or other warning signal on the engine, or a signal at the crossing &c. A series of independent conductors U, Z are mounted on insulating-supports between the rails, with the ends of adjacent conductors overlapping, as shown. The central portion W, X of each conductor lies midway between the rails, to engage the central contact-frame M on the engine, and the ends U, V and Y, Z lie to the right and left respectively, to engage the correspondingly-arranged frames S, S, also carried by the engine. The brake or regulator &c. is connected to a drum on the spindle of the ratchet-wheel g, which is connected to an operating spring or weight H, but is normally held locked by a pawl on the lever armature A of the electromagnet K. The lever armature I of the second electromagnet E on the engine is adapted to close the contacts l, c. When two trains come on the same conductor, a circuit is closed from the battery F<1>, on one engine through the lead a, b<1>, contactframe M, conductor U, Z, contact-frame S, electromagnet E, and lead o to the frame of the second engine, the ordinary rail, the frame of the first engine, lead k<1>, i<1>, electromagnet K<1>, and lead i<1>, to battery. The electromagnet K<1> releases the pawl lever A', from the ratchet g, and allows the weight H' to apply the brakes &c. on the first engine, while the electromagnet E on the second engine closes a local circuit c, l, i<1>, K, i, d, which similarly applies the brakes &c. of that train. Suitable arrangements may be provided at points, crossing-gates, &c. to fulfil the function of the apparatus on the second locomotive, for stopping a train approaching an imperfectly-closed switch, an open crossing, or a stationary train, &c.
Patent GB-189920317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treadle Gear for Driving Machines such as Sewing Machines, and the like.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 20,317. Edwards, E., [Wittig, G.]. Oct. 10. Treadle - driving gearing. - Treadle gear for driving sewing-machines and other light machines consists of an axle c directly rotated by cranks and pedals, and connected with the flywheel shaft d by chain or other gearing.
Patent GB-190003211-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Facilitating the Application of Labels to Bottles, Boxes, and the like.
Inventor: HIGGINS WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-17
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 3211. Higgins, W. Feb. 17. Damping and affixing labels to bottles, boxes, &c. A counterbalanced arm c on a spindle b, driven by a chain and a hand-crank or by clockwork, carries a pad e over a pasting-roller o and then over the pile of labels A, on to which it is depressed by the lever d to paste them. The pad e is held up by the springs h<2> and pins e<2>, and is forced down by the link i<1> pivoted to the handle. Pins j attached to an intermediate sleeve g project through the pad e, and hold down the label when the pad rises after pasting it. The sleeve g is picked up by studs i on the links i<1> when the lever d is lifted by the spring d<2>. The arm c is held over the labels by a stop k held up by the pivoted plata l and spring m. When the lever d is depressed, a loose rod n attached thereto swings over the plate l, and then pushes it down when the lever rises, so that the stop k is then removed. Another stop may hold the arm over the pasting-roller. This roller o works in a trough, and is adjusted at the proper height by a spring p and clamping-screw p<1>. The labels A rest on a plate surrounded by a holder f, which is mounted on a spring-supported plate f<1> and is depressed by a bottle or box laid over it when the arm e is out of the way. Adjustable rests S for the bottle &c. are also mounted on the spring plate f<1>, and an adjustably-fixed gauge (not shown) is provided behind the rests S. When the bottle has picked up the pasted label, it is pressed into the canvas pad q, which is adjusted by the screw q<1>.
Patent GB-190003273-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Carburetter for Motors.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1900-02-19
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 3273. Mills, B. J. B., [LumiÞre, A., and LumiÞre, L.]. Feb. 19. Gas or explosive - vapour engines, carburetting in. The oil is kept at a constant level by a valve d controlled by a float b which is counterbalanced by weights p in order to do away with vibration caused by the motion of the motor vehicle. The oil passes to the carburetter h through a valve f, and mixes with a current of air entering by the nozzle k and passing to the engine through a cock j. Carburetting is regulated by the current of air acting on the flange r of the sliding tube h, and so lifting it against the pressure of the spring n, so that the flange is raised above the valve and the air passage is enlarged around it
Patent GB-190006694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Changing Gearing.
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 6694. British Thomson-Houston Co. and Samuelson, F. April 10. Toothed gearing.-Relates to a two-speed gear. A sleeve, fitted on a feather on the driving-shaft C, is formed with a clutch-disc B, and with an eccentric, upon which is mounted a pinion A. The pinion gears with two internal wheels D, E slightly different in diameter, of which one D is secured to the driven shaft, while the other E is loose. When the sleeve is moved to the right, the wheel D is connected directly to the driving-shaft by the engagement with it of the disc B ; when the sleeve is moved to the left, the clutch is liberated from the wheel D, and presses the wheel E upon the fixed disc F ; this wheel then becomes a dead wheel, and the wheel D is driven at a reduced speed.
Patent GB-190009356-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Manufacturing Lump Sugar.
Inventor: DUNICZEWSKI MICHAEL
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1901-05-21
Abstract: 9356. Duniczewski, M. May 21. Casting sugar.-An apparatus for manufacturing lump sugar is provided with an endless carrier which conveys the moulds successively past a sugarfeeding funnel, a cooling-arrangement, a cleare-supplying apparatus, and a drying-chamber. The endless carrier, which may be made of wire gauze, passes over two drums 1, 2, and carries a series of moulds 3, which receive charges of sugar from a funnel 4, provided with an agitator 9 and a steam jacket 6. A reciprocating slide 5 controls the feed of the sugar, and is closed by means of pins 10 on the drum 1, which strike a projection 11 on the slide ; the slide is locked in its closed position by a pivoted arm 13, which drops behind a stop 12 on the slide. When a mould passes beneath the funnel, the arm 13 is released by one of the pins 10 striking a projection on the arm 13, and the slide is opened rapidly by means of a spring 14. The cooling-arrangement comprises two chambers 15, 16, through which water circulates. Cleare is supplied to the sugar in the moulds from perforated pipes 19, provided with movable sleeves 23, the length of each being equal to the distance between two adjacent moulds. The sleeves travel with the moulds, and may be connected to the slide 5. A vacuum chamber may be employed for drawing the cleare through the sugar. The drying-chamber is provided with a steam jacket 26, and is connected to an air pump. Each end of the chamber is provided with double doors 28, 29, supported by bell-crank levers, connected by a rod 31. By this means, cold damp air is prevented from entering the drying-chamber. Instead of the wire-gauze carrier, a chain of moulds, having wire-gauze bases and partition walls, may be employed.
Patent GB-190010753-A (GB)
Title: Improved Match Stand
Inventor: BENNETT HENRY
Filed: 1900-06-13
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 10,753. Bennett, H. June 13. Match receptacles.-A match stand or holder for use in public bars and similar places comprises a receptacle B, provided with partitions D and a cover A, having a longitudinal slot which is wide enough to allow a finger and thumb to be inserted for the purpose of withdrawing a match. Branch slots a<2>, through which the matches are withdrawn singly, are formed in the cover at right-angles to the longitudinal slot, and tapering guides a<4> are provided between the slots a<2>. The cover A may be secured by means of screws E, requiring the use of a special key. In a modification, additional slots are formed in the ends of the cover.
Patent GB-190010758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: WALKER SQUIRE LEWIS
Filed: 1900-06-13
Granted: 1901-09-13
Abstract: 10,758. Walker, S. L., and Wilson, F. W. June 13. Couplings, automatic.-Figs. 2 and 3 show the parts in the coupling and turned-down positions. Each vehicle has a pivoted shackle 3 carrying the coupling- chamber 13 having a downward extension 14 slotted to receive the crankpin 12 of the crossshaft 6 fitted with end handles 60. When two vehicles come together, the pointed heads 25 enter the cavities 27, and the shouldered blocks 30 on the spring arms 40 interlock, forming a double coupling. The cross-shaft 52 has a cam 51 adapted to bear on the arm 50 of a bell crank linked to the arm 46, which is connected by the cord 41 to the arms 40 of the chambers 13. The cranked arms of the shaft 6 are normally kept parallel to the shackle 13 by small cranks 16 hooked to springs 18.
Patent GB-190012161-A (GB)
Title: Improved Striking Mechanism for Clocks and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-07-05
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 12,161. Thompson, W. P., [Lindstrom, J.P.]. July 5. Drawings to Specification. Signals, bell and time-alarm ; telegraphs, mechanical.-In a striking-mechanism for clocks, stated in the Provisional Specification to be applicable in signalling-apparatus, a hammer hinged to a spindle is revolved completely by toothed gearing and a cam, and is also rocked on the hinge by a stationary guide, so as to strike a wire gong in each revolution.