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Patent GB-189716116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Locking or Fastening the Doors of Railway Carriages and the like.
Inventor: EDLINGTON THOMAS EDMUND
Filed: 1897-07-07
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 16,116. Edlington, T. E. July 7. Fastenings, railway and other carriage door.-The doors of railway carriages and the like are simultaneously fastened or released by the operation of sliding bolts under the control of the driver, guard, &c. A casing G with a diaphragm chamber N is fixed in the door frame, and contains a sliding bolt F, which can engage with a socket L in the door when shot by steam, air, or hydraulic pressure acting on the flexible diaphragm E. When the pressure is taken off, the bolt is restored by a spring H, or, should the spring break, by a key fitting over a stud J, projecting through the casing.
Patent GB-189718735-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to Sextants and like Instruments.
Inventor: PLUMSTEAD EDWARD
Filed: 1897-08-12
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 18,735. Plumstead, E. Aug. 12. Drawings to Specification. Sextants and the like.-A pendulum is swung on a knife-edge carried by a foot of the instrument in line with the axis of the index bar. The pendulum-bob has attached to it an electric contact which, when the telescope is exactly horizontal or at a predetermined angle and the instrument vertical, touches an adjustable contact on the scalebar and completes circuit for a glow lamp supported adjustably behind the shades of the horizon glass. A bell may replace the lamp or be used in addition to it.
Patent GB-189726207-A (GB)
Title: Improved Composition for Printers' Rollers.
Inventor: GREAVES THOMAS
Filed: 1897-11-10
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 26,207. Greaves, T. Nov. 10. Inking-rollers, making.-Printers' roller composition is made from a mixture of about 45 parts of gelatine or glue, 50 parts of glycerine, 10 parts of golden syrup, and 1/3 or ¢ part of formalin, the latter being a liquid consisting of about 40 per cent. of formaldehyde and 60 per cent. of water. The glycerine or glue is soaked and strained, and is then gradually added to a boiling mixture of the golden syrup and part of the glycerine. The formalin is boiled with the rest of the glycerine, and added to the other boiling mixture.
Patent GB-189807202-A (GB)
Title: Improved Driving Gear for Velocipedes and other Machinery.
Inventor: SMART CHARLES HERBERT
Filed: 1898-03-24
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 7202. Smart, C. H., and Stoddart, J. March 24. Motor road vehicles, driving-gear for. The invention relates to pedal or motor operated speed gearing for velocipedes and other vehicles and machines. On each side of a bicycle is pivoted, at f<2>, a treadle-lever f provided at its rear end with a pulley f<1> over which passes a chain or band e secured at one end to a fixed point e<2> and at the other e<1> to a drum b which is connected to the hub of the driving-wheel by a ratchet clutch. This arrangement causes the motion of the drum to be greater than that due to the movement of the lever itself, and the ratio between the two may be made variable by shifting the slide g to which the end of the chain is secured along the member h of the frame. The two treadle-levers are connected by a band l passing over a pulley m which is hung upon a spring n and link m<2> and is provided with a brake block m<1>. Hand-levers may be used instead of treadle-levers. When used in connection with a motor, the piston-rod may actuate the lever or be connected to the pulley f <1>.
Patent GB-189808976-A (GB)
Title: A Process of Absorption of the Juice or "Water" in Preserving Fish.
Inventor: EKENBERG MARTIN
Filed: 1898-04-18
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 8976. Ekenberg, M. April 18. Preserving fish.-Fish are preserved by packing them between layers of starch or the flour of feculoid cereals in closed vessels, and heating until the albuminoids coagulate, the object of the starch being to absorb the juice or water which separates on heating.
Patent GB-189819687-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Locking Device, specially applicable to Cycle Steering Mechanism.
Inventor: HUGHES JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1898-09-16
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 19,687. Hughes, J. H., and Aston, G. E. Sept. 16. Fastenings for cycle steering-heads &c. A bolt E having an enlarged portion e is carried in a tube D secured in the head lug A. The bolt and tube are cut away at e<2> as shown, the bolt being pressed inward by a spring S so that the portion e<2> is normally opposite a corresponding hole in the steering- head. On drawing out the bolt E by means of a nut d<3>, the surface e<2> causes a friction block F to grip the steering-post and secure it in position.
Patent GB-189822107-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Appliances for Producing Luminous Letters and Designs for Advertisements and other Purposes.
Inventor: JEAN PAUL
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 22,107. Jean, P., and Bouchon, A. Oct. 20. Ornamenting.- Designs for decorative purposes are cut in an opaque front 1, a reflecting surface or backing 3 being provided at the rear, which reflects the light from the luminous sources 2, through the designs to the spectator. The light is preferably hid by a solid portion of the front plate, and by side screens 5. The backing may be plain or corrugated, and the light may be placed in any of the positions shown. Several applications of the invention are .described.
Patent GB-189827260-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Mechanism for Direct-thrust Continuous-beat Alarm, Call, or Signal Bells.
Inventor: GIBBONS FRANCIS JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1898-12-24
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 27,260. Gibbons, F. J. J. Dec. 24. Road-vehicle, tramcar, call, and door bells.-The bell is designed to be operated by the foot, but may be rung by hand; it is suitable for fire-engines, tramcars, and other vehicles, or as a table, door, or other alarm, call, or signal bell. The dome a is mounted on a bracket s in a casing b, and has a projection q against which strike hammers n pivoted at the ends of arms n. The arms n are attached to a sleeve h<2> with a projection on its upper face which is engaged by one of the teeth on the bottom of the nut h'. This nut is rapidly rotated by forcing a screw e through it. The screw shown has a reverse thread at the top which works in a stationary nut d.
Patent GB-189900590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tin or Can Openers.
Inventor: SCOTT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1899-01-10
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 590. S c o t t, B., and Knight, G. H. Jan. 10. Cans, opening. - The opener is designed for cutting open the tagger or thin metal tops of cans and the like such as those described in Specification No. 15,817, A.D. 1897 The opener may be formed by casting or stamping from any suitable metal. It is preferably stamped in one piece from sheet metal with a cutting-portion 1, and a horizontally or vertically extending handle 2, at rightangles to the cutter as shown. A notch 5 is formed for guiding the opener along the edge of the can. The cutting-edges 3 may be in front or behind the handle, which may be either pushed or pulled. In packing the cutter, the handle portion is laid on the tagger top, and the cutter portion down the side.
Patent GB-189904476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Race Games.
Inventor: ARCHIBALD ANDREW
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 4476. Archibald, A. March 1. Games of skill, apparatus for.-The rotation of two cranks F, F<1> by two competitors is transmitted through bevel and worm gear on tumbler shafts G, G<1> to two co-axial arms Q, Q<1> bearing horses C, C<1> and visible through a window B. Coin action.-Friction clutches intervene between the worm gear and the racing arms, and normally the latter are held by detent levers M, M<1>, which engage spiral strips N, N' on discs forming part of the clutches. Coins thrust between these detent levers and fixed stops M<2>, M<3> disengage them, leaving the friction clutches free to convey the motion. Coin-discharging mechanism.-By cam action of the spiral strips on the detent levers the coins are set free and drop. Returning coin.-The coin which is first set free is shed by a deflector U or U<1> into the competitor s hand, while the other coin, when set free, is shed into a receptacle, because each detent acting through levers V or V<1> rocks the wedges of the other detent.
Patent GB-189907776-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Adapting Candelabra for the Electric Light.
Inventor: DRAKE BERNARD MERVYN
Filed: 1899-04-13
Granted: 1900-04-12
Abstract: 7776. Drake, B. M., and Gorham, J. M. April 13. Supporting lamps.-Candelabra and candlesticks are adapted to carry electric lamps by providing one candle holder with a coupling F to receive a plug supporting a lamp holder D, and from this flexible conductors are carried to the other lamp holders D<1>, either in series or in parallel, over the tops of the imitation candles B, and are hidden by the shades used thereon. The holders D' fit loosely on their supports E, so that all the holders and conductors are readily removable.
Patent GB-189911825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic-Hoisting or Elevating Apparatus.
Inventor: DEAS ANDREW
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 11,825. Deas, A. June 7. Lifts, cage. Multiplepower hydraulic cylinders are fixed in the well in line, and fitted with a common differential piston, the lower end of which is fitted with the usual sheave multiplying- gear. The first power is obtained by admitting live water to the first cylinder only, the second by admitting it to the second cylinder only, and the third by admitting it to both simultaneously. The valve used is shown in vertical and horizontal section in Figs. 4 and 5. The plug s‹ is grooved in two horizontal planes, to regulate the communication between the pipes p<1>, p<3>, p<5> in one, and the pipes p<2>, p<4>, p<6> in the other. p<1>, p<2> are supply pipes, p<3> and p<4> exhaust pipes, and the pipes p<5> and p<6> lead to the first and second power cylinders respectively. Figs. 7, 8, and 9 show the successive positions of the plug s<0> for the three powers. The squared spindle of this plug is continued up the shaft, and is fitted with a hand-wheel which slides upon it and with the cage. The inoperative cylinder, during the action of the other, is filled with water from the usual overhead tank, into which the discharge is also led.
Patent GB-189913042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Process for Finishing the Surface of Aluminium Sheets to Render them Suitable for Artistic Purposes.
Inventor: HORSLEY HUDSON
Filed: 1899-06-23
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 13,042. Horsley, H. June 23. Ornamenting metal surfaces.-Aluminium sheets are cleaned by dipping in a sulphuric-acid bath, and washing in water, or by buffing with a leather, felt, or like wheel and fine rouge, and washing with benzine or naphtha. The surface is then subjected to a revolving scratch brush, made of tempered steel wire, preferably without crossing the lines of action of the brush, to obtain effects of light and shade which may be utilized in a landscape painted in oils on the surface. The sheets may be bent or stamped. They are applicable instead of porcelain plaques, for door panels, Christmas cards, photograph frames, and other artistic purposes.
Patent GB-189918175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Friction Clutches.
Inventor: REYNOLDS GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-08
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 18,175. Reynolds, G. J. Sept. 8. Clutches.-Relates to free-wheel cluthes for bicycles &c. The gripping-balls are arranged to form ball bearings for the chain ring when this is running free ; adjustments are provide to take up wear. Various constructions are shown in the Figures.
Patent GB-189920135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoods for Motor Cars.
Inventor: OUTHWAITE THOMAS ROLAND
Filed: 1899-10-07
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 20,135. Outhwaite, T. R. Oct. 7. Motor road vehicles.-Consists of a hood for motor cars with a frame A of wood, and roof B of waterproof fabric, and provided with, say, four windows C, two on each side, together with windows at D and G for the protection of the driver. The portion behind the driver may have in it a sliding door. The whole hood is attached to the vehicle by thumb-screws.
Patent GB-190002038-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Appliance for Drawing Keys from Shafts, Pulleys and the like.
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 2038. Huxley, G., and Simon (Limited), H. Feb. 1. Jacks.-For removing keys connecting pulleys &c. to shafts, a screw S is slotted to engage with the head of the key as shown. It may be secured in position by a pin B. By screwing up the nut N the key is then extracted.
Patent GB-190005790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Pumps and Smoke Generating Machines for Testing Drains and General Sanitary Fixtures.
Inventor: BARRON JOHN
Filed: 1900-03-28
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 5790. Barron, J. March 28. Testing.-A combustion chamber F is made with concentric walls V and U, which form an annular chamber L in which the bell cover W works. Guide-rollers M are fixed to the latter. A smokeproducing combustible is placed upon the grating G, so that, when the bell W is worked, air enters by the pipe inlet D fitted with non-return valves B and E, and passes away, smoke-charged, by the outlet J. A short length which screws into J is fitted with a non-return valve and pressure gauge. The handle S is insulated by layers of asbestos P and P<2>.
Patent GB-190010851-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Packing for Joints.
Inventor: KIRCHHOFF HERMANN
Filed: 1900-06-14
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 10,851. Kirchhoff, H. June 14. Joint-making packing.-The packing consists of rag or other fibrous material purified and completely freed from fat and then impregnated with animal albumen. Under the influence of the heat to which the material is subjected in use, the albumen renders the fibres indissoluble and indisintegrable. The material may be applied in pasty condition or in the form of sheets.
Patent GB-190011059-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or connected with Atmospheric Gas Burners applicable for Lighting or Cooking.
Inventor: BEAUMONT FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 11,059. Beaumont, F. J. June 18. Gas burners, atmospheric.-Atmospheric burners for lighting or cooking purposes are formed with a chamber A screwing on to the burner tube B on one side, and provided on the other with the gas jet J and with air-admission orifices K. The chamber is formed in two parts A, A', connected together by lugs E. One-part has a partition F, to which a light inclined flap G of fireproof material is pivoted at H. The flap readily opens to admit air and gas, but closes whenever any back pressure occurs, and so prevents lighting back. In another form, the pipe B is enlarged, and a small box is screwed on to the end thereof. This small box is provided with a gas nozzle and air inlet orifices at the outer end, and with a light slightly-inclined flap at the inner end.
Patent GB-190012436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fire Alarm Apparatus or Signals.
Inventor: GOULD JOHN DUNCKLEE
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 12,436. Lake, H. H., [Gould, J. D.]. July 10. Alarms, fire.-Relates to a fire-alarm apparatus which can be readily arranged to protect any place from fire. A cable, having an internal fusible conductor and an external conductor separated by a layer of insulating- material, is laid in the place to be protected, the other ends of the conductors being connected by wires K and J to the metallic ends C, C of a reel B on which the surplus cable is wound. The ends C, C are in metallic connection with the terminals d, e of an electric bell circuit. In case of fire near any part of the cable, the inner conductor is fused, forces its way through the insulator, and makes contact with the external conductor. The bell circuit is thus closed, and an alarm given.
Patent GB-190012535-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bush for Two Part Belt Pulleys or Wheels.
Inventor: ROHRBECK FRITZ
Filed: 1900-07-11
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 12,535. Rohrbeck, F. July 11. Pulleys.-Relates to bushes for two-part pulleys of sheet metal &c. The bush consists of two semicircular shells a of sheet metal &c. pressed into trough section as shown, so as to bear upon the . shaft at e and upon the inside of the pulley boss c at f.
Patent GB-190013534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Checking and Closing Apparatus.
Inventor: OGDEN FREDERICK HAWKINS
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 13,534. Lake, H. H., [Ogden, F. H., and Ill, H.]. July 27. Door checks; door-closing apparatus.-A door check and closer is adapted to be applied to either a right or a left hand door. The check casing 1 is divided into two compartments 4 and 6, the lower part of the compartment 6 being arranged to form a cylinder to receive a piston 8, operated b y an eccentric or cam secured to a shaft 9 journalled in lugs secured to the partition wall 11. A toothed wheel 14 on the shaft 9 gears with a wheel 13 on a spindle 2, to which is attached a lever 3 forming one of the levers usually employed for connecting the check to the door or door frame. The gearing is so arranged that the piston 8 does not reach the upper limit of its travel, whatever the angle through which the door is swung, thereby ensuring that the check begins to act immediately the door begins to close. A check valve 17 is arranged in the piston to permit free passage of the fluid contained in the chamber 6 from above to below the piston, when the door is being opened. A passage K in the piston permits the return of the liquid during the closing of the door, and is fitted with a valve for controlling the passage of the fluid. The valve consists of an arched spring 19 arranged over the passage, and acts so as to restrict the passage according the pressure, thereby allowing for wind pressure &c. A small groove so intersecting the passage prevents the spring from entirely closing the opening. In another form of valve, a conical plug is arranged on the end of a spring, and the passage is made of a corresponding shape, a groove being provided to prevent the passage from being completely closed. The door is operated against the resistance of a spring 5 secured, at one end to the casing, and at the other end to a bush 21 surrounding the spindle 2. The bush is provided with ratchet teeth engaged by a pawl to allow the tension of the spring to be adjusted. In one modification, a yoke is employed in place of a connecting-rod for forming the connection between the eccentric or cam and the piston, and, in another modification, a crank and connecting-rod are used for operating the piston.
Patent GB-190013907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glass Blower's Machines.
Inventor: DUNBAR CLEMENT ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 13,907. Dunbar, C. A. Aug. 2. Blowing and moulding bottles.-Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the moulds and the actuating- mechanism. The moulds A, made in two parts 1, 2, hinged upon pivots at the back and provided with handles 3, reciprocate on the guides B, and are connected by an equal-armed lever which is actuated by means of bell-crank levers. The handles 3 carry bifurcated arms J, sliding on cams L, and rollers M sliding against guides N so that, when opening the moulds, the parts 1 are first slightly raised and separated from the bottles, and then the parts 1 and 2 both move outwards, the parts 1 being slightly lowered. In a modification, the moulds are fixed on a rotary table, mounted on ball bearings and operated by a treadle, and the handles are governed by a circular cam which surrounds the machine.
Patent GB-190018026-A (GB)
Title: Improved Yarns and Fabrics made thereof.
Inventor: HARMEL LEOPOLD
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-10-10
Abstract: 18,026. Harmel, L. Oct. 10. Drawings to Specification. Knitted fabrics.-Yarns, which may be used in making a knitted fabric, are prepared by twisting one or more strands of wool, cotton, silk, or the like with one or more threads of metal, such as copper, aluminium, or galvanized steel. The fabric may be adapted to cause the production of electric currents when in contact with the human body.
Patent GB-190101989-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Treatment of Hosiery and other Fabrics.
Inventor: SARFERT MAX
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 1989. Sarfert, M. Jan. 29. Dyeing.-The singeing of hosiery is facilitated by rendering the nap more inflammable. This is preferably effected by the first or oxidizing treatment in dyeing, the chroming or finishing treatment in dyeing following the singeing. In the case of cotton stockings, which are dyed fast black by the aniline process, the articles are saturated in a solution of 11b. of potassium or sodium chloride, ¢ lb. of bluestone, and 41b. or 51b, of aniline salt or aniline oil, which mixture is known as aniline black solution.
Patent GB-190105836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Stop Motions of Looms for Weaving
Inventor: FISH WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 5836. Fish, W. March 20 Loom stop-motions; shuttles.-The shuttle A is provided with a spring D, which is pivoted at F and extends to the shuttle eye C. The free end of the spring is connected to a pin E, which breaks the weft thread when the formation of a float causes the spring D to be pressed inwards. The breakage of the weft thread effects the stopping of the loom by means of the ordinary weft-fork mechanism.
Patent GB-190107492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winding for Electro Magnetic Inductive Apparatus.
Inventor: WAIT HENRY HEILEMAN
Filed: 1901-04-11
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 7492. Wait, H. H. Jan. 12, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Wire.-Copper conductors for the armature windings of dynamos, and for other purposes, are drawn into alternate lengths b, a of large and small cross-section.
Patent GB-190108551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Side Lights or Windows for Ships and other Structures.
Inventor: PRESTON EDWIN JAMES
Filed: 1901-04-25
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 8551. Preston, E. J., and Ralston, G. C. April 25. Windows.-In ships' side lights and in windows for other purposes designed to have a vertical or horizontal sliding movement and to be securely held in any position, the sash a is formed with inclined lugs d, which engage with inclined channels f in the racks e, and is supported by a spring g carried by pegs k on the racks. When the racks are raised by means of the worm and pinion gearing l, n, p, the spring carries the sash upwards until it abuts against the stop u on the fixed frame g. The sash a then remains stationary, but, owing to the continued upward movement of the racks, the, channels f on the racks rise upon the inclined lugs d on the sash and press the sash against the india-rubber joint ring h, thus making a watertight joint. The friction of the worm gearing will support light sashes in a partly-open position, or they may be more firmly secured in this position by pressing down the sash with one hand against the spring and working the racks up with the other. Heavy sashes, Fig. 8, may be secured by jamming, by means of the bolts 4, the ends of the rods 5 into engagement with teeth 1 on the frame. When the windows open by an upward movement, the racks may be attached directly to the sashes and the spring j may be dispensed with, as the sashes will wedge themselves fast in any position, or bolts may be provided to engage with the fixed frame. Screws and bevel-wheels may be substituted for the worm, pinion, and rack gearing, and the invention may be adapted to circular scuttle and like lights, which may be supplemented by an inner hinged door and by an outer annular recess for the reception of a covering plate when coaling or in dirty weather.