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Patent GB-189713528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Bee Hives.
Inventor: CASTLEDEN GEORGE
Filed: 1897-06-01
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 13,528. Castleden, G. June 1. Beehives.-Relates to the construction of a hive in which provision is made for affording room near the hive entrance with a view to preventing swarming. The hive is divided by movable partitions into three parts a, b and c each of which is provided with an alighting board m. The central portion a forms the brood nest and when all the frames in it are full one of the movable partitions is withdrawn to give greater space, and at the same time the hive, which is mounted on a pivot, is turned round so that the entrance of the part added is placed in the position the entrance to the nest a formerly occupied and thus becomes the main entrance to the hive. The supers e are arranged over the part a and roofs g, g are placed over the parts band c.
Patent GB-189714122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bale Breakers for Cotton and other Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: LEE LENNOX
Filed: 1897-06-10
Granted: 1898-08-10
Abstract: 14,122. Lee, L., and Winward, J. June 10. Openers.-Relates to bale breakers for cotton &c. The material is fed by a lattice A to a number of pairs of toothed rollers B, C, D, E, by which it is opened and delivered on to an adjustable inclined grid J. Sliding down this grid, the material falls on to a second inclined grid K and passes to a shoot M communicating with the mixing-room. The dirt which passes through the grid J falls on to the plate N<8>, from which it is removed through a door O<7>, which may be fitted with a pane of glass for inspection purposes. The dirt which passes through the grid K is removed through a door Q<6>. Other doors M<6>, B<7> are also provided for inspection purposes &c.
Patent GB-189728118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: RUEBER KARL EDLER VON
Filed: 1897-11-29
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 28,118. Rueber, K. E. von. Nov. 29 Toothed gearing.-Relates to treadle-driving mechanism for velocipedes and the like. The treadle-levers, by suitable connections, impart a rotary motion to a spur-wheel which gears with a lantern-wheel t fixed to the rear-wheel axle of the machine. The wheel t consists of two discs w, w<1> near the periphery of which the pins y are supported in ball bearings. The discs are provided with covers B, B<1> to enclose the ball bearings.
Patent GB-189728544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jacquard Weaving Looms.
Inventor: MUEHLINGHAUS FRITZ
Filed: 1897-12-03
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 28,544. M³hlinghaus, F. Dec. 3. Jacquards. - T w o separate cylinders c for ground and figure weaving respectively are mounted on slides f, f<1>, which are operated by a sliding carriage connected by a rod i to the batten d. The cylinders are simultaneously moved away from the needle boards b by bolts l on the carriage engaging with fixed hooks k on the slides. but they are moved separately in the opposite direction by pivoted spring hooks m, m<1>, which are brought into engagement with the bolts l by means of levers p, provided with springs q and operated by a cam disc r worked by an oscillating rod s, connections s<1>, and levers t from hooks of the jacquard. This operating-device for the cylinders may be arranged at the side of the jacquard machine, as shown, or behind or above it.
Patent GB-189730144-A (GB)
Title: Improved System of Flooring of Strengthened Beton or Concrete.
Inventor: HENNEBIQUE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1897-12-20
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 30,144. Hennebique, F. Dec. 20. Flooring-blocks. - Figs. 2 and 5 show in side elevation concrete slabs A and B with longitudinal and transverse iron ribs used respectively to form the ceiling and flooring proper of a system of concrete flooring shown in Fig. 10, in which the joist or girder C is formed from cement.
Patent GB-189802471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Air Ventilating Stoves.
Inventor: KITE CHARLES FOSTER
Filed: 1898-01-31
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 2471. Kite, C. F. Jan. 31. Air - heating and ventilating stoves.-An air-heating and ventilating stove is constructed with a shell a corrugated to increase its heating-surface, and a chamber h formed between the shell a and the outer jacket g. Fresh air entering at i is heated before issuing into the room at b<1>; or it may pass up the hot-air flue j to another room. Regulating - valves k<1> control the supply of hot air to the room. Doors d enable the air-heating chamber to be cleaned. The products of combustion pass away at n.
Patent GB-189807489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fixing or Securing Stamped Necks to Ball Knobs, Vases, or Supports, such as used on Metallic Bedsteads Fenders, Fire Dogs, Tea and Coffee Urns, Lock Furniture, and such like Purposes.
Inventor: PHILLIPS SYDNEY
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1899-03-29
Abstract: 7489. Phillips, S. March 29. Fenders; fire-dogs.-The neck of a knob, vase, &c. for use on fenders, fire-dogs, &c. is made from a blank A, Fig. 1, with flange C. A pummel B with tapped hole b is placed in the neck and secured by spinning. A collar c, pierced at for the fixing-screw and with a groove e, is placed in the flange C, which is then spun over with the groove. The body L is now placed with one side of the edge f in the groove e and the other resting on the cone part of the collar c ; a smart tap will cause the edge f to spring into the groove, after which, by means of dies, the edge f may be more securely forced into the groove. The collar may be formed of three plates D, E, F riveted together at G, the centre plate having teeth to engage the edge f of the knob ; or a domed plate H with projections g may be placed inside the collar and then flattened so that the projections g protrude through slots h and engage the edge f. Fig. 14 shows a fixing-peg with a squared part M which is placed in a square hole in the neck I, after which it is riveted over.
Patent GB-189810621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: HOLMES ALBERT ISAIAH
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 10,621. Holmes, A. I. May 10. Heels; soles; ornamenting.-The edges of the heel or sole, or both, of cycling, cricket, football, and other boots, slippers, and shoes are corrugated, as shown in Fig. 2, indented, or recessed.
Patent GB-189811779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Overshoes.
Inventor: CAMPBELL LUTE ENSIGN
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 11,779. Campbell, L. E. May 24. Overshoes.-To prevent an overshoe from moving about on the boot during wear, the heel portion is provided with a thickened upper edge 7, which forms a shoulder 5 resting on the upper edge of the counter 3 of the boot. The front portions of this thickening are swelled out as at 6, and press firmly on the boot under the ankle.
Patent GB-189813934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Shape of Valves for Admitting Steam to, and Allowing Exhausted Steam to Leave Steam Cylinders, commonly called "Steam" and "Exhaust" Valves.
Inventor: MORRIS ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1898-06-23
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 13,934. Morris, R. H., and Aspden, T. A. June 23. Valves, distributing.-Relates to improved forms of steam and exhaust valves and valve - chests adapted to reduce clearance. The valves, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, are in the form of an arc which partially encircles the cylinder. Each valve may have one or more ports corresponding to the ports or passages in the cylinder. The steam valve A bears on a convex seating. and the exhaust valve B on a concave seating. The pressures thus act so as to keep them tight.
Patent GB-189814112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Primary Batteries.
Inventor: PETERS AXEL
Filed: 1898-06-25
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 14,112. Peters, A. June 25. Primary batteries.-The negative electrode is peroxide of lead electrically formed from a lower oxide and supported by a grid or placed in a porous pot. The positive electrode is zinc, iron, or tin. Sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid, an acid sulphate, or other suitable electrolyte is employed. Plates of this formation may be used in a dry battery.
Patent GB-189817248-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Music Turner.
Inventor: BRYANT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-08-10
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 17,248. Bryant, W. H. Aug. 10. Leaf turners.-Clips 18 to engage music leaves are carried on pivoted rods 15, 16, 17, each having a pinion 5, 6, 7. A slide 1, having short racks 2, 3, 4 to engage successively the pinions 5, 6, 7, and so turn the leaves, is moved to right or left by a rack 8 and quadrant 9. On the same spindle as the quadrant is a spur-wheel 11 which gears with a rack on the top end of a rod 22, which has a rack also at its bottom end engaging a wheel on a horizontal shaft carried in suitable bearings and rotated by a crank and stirrup piece for the knee or foot. The frame is fixed to the top of a piano front, the rod 22 extending down behind the front. The music book may rest on an ordinary desk, or be suspended by spring clips 20.
Patent GB-189822116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking-devices for Cycles.
Inventor: MOHS JULIUS
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 22,116. Mohs, J. Oct. 20. Locks, key, for cycles. Relates to a key lock fitted to the steering-head. Fig. 1 shows the appliance in its locking position. A casing a carrying a bolt b, which engages holes in the head and steering-post, slides on a stud H screwed into the head. The stud has recessed parts e', e' with either of which a ball f forced in by a spring x engages. When in the locking position, as shown, the casing covers the holes c<2>, so that the stud H cannot be unscrewed and the ball f enters the recess e<2>. A plug d with a recess and stud o' is screwed up by a key z with a spring barrel z, Fig. 3, so as to lock the casing. The barrel of the key actuates the stud by frictional contact. When unlocked, the casing can be slid back until the ball f enters the recess e<2>, when the bolt clears the head.
Patent GB-189905261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing and Testing Machines.
Inventor: HALL ISAAC WALKER
Filed: 1899-03-10
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 5261. Hall, I. W., [Stackig, J. A., and Carlson, O.]. March 10. Testing.-The weights and indicating-mechanism of a platform weighing - machine, as arranged in a casing placed on the top of the pillar of the machine, are shown in Fig. 5. The apparatus may be adapted for use as a testing-machine. The swinging lever frame on which the platform rests is connected by a link E to two bands G, which pass round the peripheries of the rollers L and are secured to them at M. The rollers have lateral extensions K round which bands 0, secured to the top of the brackets I, pass in the reverse direction to the bands G. Each roller is fitted with an eccentric weight T, and the arrangement forms a differential weighing-appliance, the effect of a weight being placed on the platform being to cause the rollers to be moved up the brackets I until the leverage of the eccentric weights balances the weight on the platform. The indicating-mechanism consists of a quadrant U connected by a link V to one of the rollers and fitted with a thin band U<x> which passes round a roller W the axis of which is connected to a pointer. The second roller is preferably connected to a dash-pot a to prevent oscillation.
Patent GB-189905623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Camera Shutters used in Taking Photographs.
Inventor: MARTIN ROBERT
Filed: 1899-03-15
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 5623. Martin, R. March 15. Shutters.-The wood piece or framing B, having an exposure aperture 0, is fitted with a ring A for attachment to the lens. In front of the frame B are guides G in which moves the screen or shutter proper S. The screen is normally held down to cover the aperture 0 by means of a catch C, which projects through the frame from a spring F at the back. The screen is actuated by an elastic band U, which is passed over the knob K. The band U is mounted horizontally sufficiently removed from the screen for the knob to pass under it, but another band is sufficiently near to the screen to arrest the knob. The catch is released by inflating an elastic teat T placed under the spring F. For instantaneous exposures, the catch is completely withdrawn, when the screen rises and the knob bounds from the band U to the other band, which causes the screen to rebound back to cover the lens. When used for time exposures, the catch is only partially withdrawn so as just to release the screen, and, as there is a groove H in the screen tapering in depth from top to bottom of the screen, in which the partially-withdrawn catch moves, the screen, as it rises, pushes the catch back, and finally passes the catch, which then holds the screen up until the catch is withdrawn. In modifications, double catches may be used.
Patent GB-189913480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Treating Cheques and the like.
Inventor: HOFMANN OTTO
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 13,480. Hofmann, O., and H³lsen, N. June 29. Cheques and the like.-Cheques, receipts, and other documents are perforated in such a manner that the displaced paper projects at the back. When the back of the paper is smoothed, the projecting portions return and alterations may be detected. Any attempt at erasure will close up some of the perforations, while there is great risk of tearing the paper. The Figure shows an instrument for effecting the perforation, which consists of a pair of jaws united by a spring. The upper jaw is armed with pins, and the lower jaw contains a pad or cushion.
Patent GB-189913742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binders for Papers and the like.
Inventor: COPELAND ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1899-07-03
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 13,742. Copeland, R. J., and Chatterson, A. E. July 3. Filing papers.-Fig. 2 shows a sectional elevation of the binder. The bottom strip 1 carries fixed posts 2, 3, preferably formed of a number of short lengths 33 secured together. The movable strip 5 is held upon the posts 2, 3 by spring gripping- pieces 8, 9. The sliding blocks 11, 12, slotted to pass by the posts 2, 3, have bevelled ends which raise the gripping-pieces from engagement with the posts 2, 3, when operated by a key placed in the keyhole 20. Modifications are described in which the spring gripping-pieces are dispensed with, and the gripping-appliances consist of sliding and pivoted pieces which are moved in and out of engagement with the posts by means of a key.
Patent GB-189918832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Traps and like Apparatus for Separating Water from Steam, Air, and Gases.
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANN
Filed: 1899-09-18
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 18,832. Stumpf, J. Sept. 18. Float valves.-Relates to apparatus with a floatoperated valve for removing water from steam, air, and gases. The valve is constructed to give a variable amount of opening, so as to allow a continuous discharge, and it is kept in rotation during the discharge. In the arrangement shown, the discharge of water is controlled by the valve d, which is secured to the float a. The spindle below the valve completely closes the discharge orifice for a certain distance, below which it is formed with grooves or cut-away portions constructed to afford an increasing discharge opening as the valve rises under the action of the float. The rotation of the valve is produced by a small turbine-wheel h acted on by the escaping water. The interior of the float is drained by a passage i. The rotation of the valve may be produced by vanes on the top of the float acted on by the current of steam, air, or gas, or by the action of inflowing water, or otherwise, and the valve may be arranged to rotate independently of the float.
Patent GB-189918838-A (GB)
Title: Improved Clutch for Cycles and other similar Vehicles.
Inventor: BEAUCHAMP FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-09-18
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 18,838. Beauchamp, F. Sept. 18. Clutches for cycles and similar vehicles are provided with means for locking the parts together when desired. In one form, Fig. 1, pawls B' are loose in recesses in the hub B<4>, and can engage notches in the chain ring B<3>. This is grooved internally to run on balls which are retained by a side ring and plate on the hub. A pin K<1> passed transversely through the hub has a short arm by which it can be turned to place either a recess or a solid part against one pawl B', which can thus be either left free or fixed in engagement with the chain ring. Fig. 3 shows a clutch with sliding pawls A<1>, and Fig. 5 a clutch having pawls E acted on by springs E<2> and retained by curved extensions entering recesses in the chain ring. In Fig. 7 the pawls carry the chain teeth H, and are carried on pins connecting two side rings. The locking-pin K<1> is applied to any of these. The Provisional Specification describes the locking-pin as directly engaging the chain ring.
Patent GB-189919360-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Holding Dishes, Basins, and the like.
Inventor: WIDER CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 19,360. Wider, C. Sept. 26. Dishes.-An apparatus for holding cooking uiensils, dishes, basins, &c., comprises a hase-plate a, and holders engaging in loops e on the base-plate and provided with hooks c, for gripping the edge of the vessel. The holder shown in Fig. 1 is a chain d at one end of which the clip c is attached by a spring g, and at the other end a hook f for adjustment in the links. Instead of a chain, two slotted bars with an adjusting set-screw, or straps and buckles, may be used. The base-plate may be made with a corrugated surface in the form of concentric rings.
Patent GB-189922615-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Device for Starting-switches of Electric Motors.
Inventor: ATTERBERG ANDERS JOHAN
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 22,615. Atterberg, A. J. Nov. 13. Switches for motors. An electromagnetic device. is provided so that the switch arm cannot be moved farther on when the current has reached a predetermined maximum. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the switch arm g rotates above a ratchet-wheel i, and within a recess in the arm is a pivoted pawl h with one end connected to a rod f. This rod is connected to the armature or movable part e of an electromagnet excited by the main current. When the current reaches the maximum, the part e is attracted, and the pawl h tilted to engage with the ratchet. A spring k returns the parts when the current weakens. In a modified form, the arm g carries a ratchet with which the pin or pawl f directly engages.
Patent GB-189924303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valises, Boxes, and other Receptacles for Transporting, Storing, and Exhibiting Hats.
Inventor: HURDEL NELLIE FRANCES
Filed: 1899-12-06
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 24,303. Hurdel, N. F. Dec. 6. Nesting or packing.-Relates to hat supports which may be applied to travelling, packing, and show cases. Fig. 3 shows a hat case made in two semi-cylindrical portions A, which are hinged together and fitted with a hinged rod B carrying adjustable hat supports C. The rod is hinged at its lower end, and held at its upper end by a spring catch D. The arms C are fitted with pads, as shown in Fig. 3, or with wire holders as shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6, carried by spring arms C', which may be forced towards one another and held in the adjusted position by a sliding ring g, which engages with notches in the arms.
Patent GB-190002740-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Construction of Fireproof Floors and Roofs.
Inventor: GREEN ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2740. Green, A. W. Feb. 12. Blocks.-Hollow terra-cotta or like blocks for fireproof and soundproof floors and roofs are formed with V-shaped interlocking-sides A', A<5>, upper and lower dovetail grooves A<1>, A<2> to engage with the concrete and plaster, and recessed ends to engage with the flanges of the girders C. Opposite diagonal corners of the blocks are cut away, as shown at A<6>, to facilitate the placing of the blocks in position.
Patent GB-190010725-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Siphon Bottle.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 10,725. Thompson, W. P., [Ripper, L, and Mendl & Cohner]. June 12. Siphon bottles.-A socket a is screwed into the neck of the bottle, or is held there by a screw passed through the neck of the bottle. The upper part of this socket has an opening in it of larger diameter than that in the lower part. A valve e bears against the underside of the socket a, and is provided with a spindle f which terminates in a knob g. The spindle f is in the upper part of the socket a, surrounded by a helical spring h, which aids the gas in the bottle in keeping the valve closed. The valve is opened by pressing down the knob g. The draw-off tube m is made separately from the siphon head, and is screwed into it. The end of the discharge tube m may have a projecting piece t, Fig. 3, fitted on it to keep it clean. In a discharge tube m of the shape shown in Fig. 4, a plug u is fitted in the end of the pipe x, to prevent drinking directly from the bottle at this part &c.
Patent GB-190023146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Inventor: SCHATTNER ERNEST
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 23,146. Schattner, E. Dec. 18. Quantity. meters. -The current to be measured is passed through two stationary coils 6, and a movable coil 7 is periodically electrically connected parallel to them, so that it moves about an axis 8, from which it is suspended, to an extent depending o n t h e current passing. A pawl 13, carried by the movable coil, conveys the movement to a finely-toothed wheel 14, reverse motion of which is prevented b y a stationary pawl. The wheel 14 may d r i v e counting- gear, or may carry an arm 15, connected loosely by a pin and slot, and adapted to open a rocking main switch 18 when the wheel has made a revolution. The switch can be closed by the weight of a coin dropped through a shoot 20, the coin falling forward into a receptacle. The periodic closing of the circuit of the movable coil 7 is effected by springs 42, 43, which at other times are separated by a cam on a slowly-rotating ratchet-wheel 40. This wheel is driven by a pawl lever 37, oscillated by a pin 36 on a uniformly-oscillating balancewheel 22, controlled by a spring. The balancewheel is kept in motion by a core 24 carried by it being attracted into a curved solenoid 25, when a shunt circuit containing this is closed through a contact 32 and a forked lever 29, which is oscillated by another pin on the balance-wheel, under control of a spring 33. A screw 28 limits the movement of the core 24 and balance-wheel. The Provisional Specification describes modified shunt circuit - closing apparatus, in which one shunt circuit only is employed, and a resistance may be used so that this circuit is never actually opened ; the contacts may be made by a contactdisc rotated by clockwork ; the main switch may be closed by a handle, connected to it by inserting a coin.