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Patent GB-189713273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrella Frames.
Inventor: ROSENBERG ELIAS
Filed: 1897-05-28
Granted: 1897-07-24
Abstract: 13,273. Rosenberg, E., and Riedel, E. G. May 28. Joints.-Umbrella ribs and stretchers are connected to the top-notch and runner respectively, and also to one another, by ball-and-socket joints. The top-notch consists of a notched flanged ring c with a suitably-recessed collar b. The runner is similarly constructed, except that the parts are not fixed to the stick. The middle bits have suitable recesses in the ends, and are bent round the rib to enclose the ball ends of the stretchers.
Patent GB-189715062-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stopper for Bottles, Flasks, and like Vessels.
Inventor: BERNEIS JOSEF
Filed: 1897-06-23
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 15,062. Berneis, J. June 23. Stoppers ; corks, retaining.-Relates to stoppers for bottles, flasks, &c., the stopper consisting of a cork a and a rubber cap c. The cap, Fig. 4, is arranged to fit in a groove b in the cork, and is secured in this position by the wire or rubber ring d. When the cork has been inserted in the neck, the cap is turned down over the mouth and a rubber ring g is placed over it, after which the end is again turned up and fixed by the third ring g<1>. The rim e<2> of the cap is beaded to prevent the ring g<1> from slipping. Fig. 8 shows the application of the cap to a conical cork, the cap forming a sheath for the cork, and being secured to the cork and bottle neck by the rings b<1>, e, e<1>.
Patent GB-189725163-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fruit Pulping and Juice Extracting Machine.
Inventor: HUNT CHARLES
Filed: 1897-10-30
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 25,163. Hunt, C. Oct. 30. Lemons and oranges, squeezing.-A bowl or receptacle a has a recessed rim which fits into a groove in a rim b carrying a serrated conical piece c upon which the fruit is placed. Perforations d are provided for the passage of the juice into the receptacle. This is formed with a socket f to fit on a shaft h which is rocked by the gearing l, m, connecting-rod p, crank r, and handle s. At g is a key for holding the bowl on the shaft, and another suitable key is provided for holding the rim on the bowl.
Patent GB-189726606-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brake Treadle for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: STEPHENS JOHN
Filed: 1897-11-15
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 26,606. Stephens, J. Nov. 15. Brakes, treadle-actuated. The lever o, pivoted to the support c, is connected to the lever l, also pivoted to the same support, and linked to the extension j of the pivoted toothed sector h by the rod k. When the end n of the lever o is depressed, the sector h turns and actuates the pinion f and sliding rack d, to the latter of which the brake block is secured. The spring r returns the parts to their normal position when the treadle n is released.
Patent GB-189727605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddles or Seats for Velocipedes.
Inventor: SHOOSMITH WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-11-24
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 27,605. Shoosmith, W., and Shoosmith, A. J. Nov. 24. Saddles and seats are constructed so as to prevent injurious pressure. A cradle a, clamped to the usual L-pin b, is fitted at its ends with transverse pins c carrying rollers c<1>. The saddle or seat is suspended from the ends of the cradle a by straps d, which pass over the rollers c' and also over similar rollers e<1> carried by pins e fixed to the metal saddle frame parts f. The saddle or seat is formed of a metal frame f over which is stretched a leather &c. cover. Both sides of the saddle or seat are of the same form, so that it may be reversed. Slots may be formed in the ends of the cradle a and the pins and rollers c, c' dispensed with. Or the front strap d may be dispensed with and the end of the cradle connected directly to the seat, as shown in dotted lines and Fig. 2. Ventilating-openings g<1>, g<*> may be provided in the top and sides of the cover.
Patent GB-189728667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direct Acting Pumps.
Inventor: BIRD JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1897-12-04
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 28,667. Bird, J. R., and Richardson, R. Dec. 4. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps, direct-acting. The object is to prevent shock. This is effected by an improved steam distribution valve mechanism, acting in conjunction with small passages the area of which may be adjusted from outside by cocks, and through which pass the initial and terminal admission and exhaust.
Patent GB-189801318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring-sticks.
Inventor: BONN JULIUS
Filed: 1898-01-17
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 1318. Bonn, J., and Rothschild, F. Jan. 17. Measures of length.-A counter a is let into a measuring-stick, and is operated in the act of measuring by pressing the material with the thumb against a flat spring c having a pin b which acts as a driving-pawl.
Patent GB-189809168-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Brake Block and Shoe for Brakes of Vehicles.
Inventor: RENDALL WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 9168. R e n - d a l l, W. April 20. Brakes, blocks and shoes for. The shoe A has dovetailed slots to which the blocks B are fitted. Blocks E and F of requisite thickness are then fitted as shown in the Figure so as to present a f l u s h surface to the wheel. In some cases, the blocks F may be omitted.
Patent GB-189813248-A (GB)
Title: Glass Panes for Windows and for other Illuminating Purposes.
Inventor: WINGER OSWALD EMMERT
Filed: 1898-06-14
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 13,248. Winger, O. E. June 14. Windows; glazing.-Glass panes for windows &c. are made with internal deflecting-surfaces to change the direction of the rays of light. Fig. 1 shows a pane built up of a number of blocks of glass b with polished reflecting-surfaces a. Fig. 2 shows a pane with horizontal perforations, with curved or plane reflecting-surfaces d<1> and refracting-surfaces d', d<3>. In Fig. 3 the perforations are tapered in opposite directions alternately. Light is reflected by the surfaces d<1>, and refracted at the surfaces d<2>, d<3>. Fig. 4 shows a hollow pane with a reflecting-surface d<1> and refracting- surfaces d<2>, d<3>. The dotted lines show the directions of the rays of light.
Patent GB-189817250-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Automatically Supplying Gas to Jets and Lighting and Extinguishing same.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-08-10
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 17,250. Boult, A. J., [Automatic Gas Lighting and Extinguishing Co. (Hoare & Kennedy's Patent)]. Aug. 10. Lighting and extinguishing gas. - A gas jet D is automatically lighted and its pilot jet E<4> extinguished, or vice versÔ, by the displacement of the liquid B and B' in chambers A<2> and A<3>. When the pressure of gas in the main F is full, liquid is depressed in the Y-tube C and gas passes to the chamber A<3> and the burner; at the same time liquid is forced up the Y-tube E, and cuts off the gas supply to the jet E<4>. On partially turning off the gas at the main, the liquid falls in the tube E and the pilot jet is lighted, and at the same time liquid rises in the tube C and cutsoff the supply to the burner. In a modification, chambers A<2> and A<3> are dispensed with, and the lower ends of the Y-tubes C and E are joined and contain the liquid. The Specification also shows an arrangement for admitting gas to pipes or chambers for supplying gas to jets at various degrees of pressure, by causing the gas to depress liquid below the point where the branches communicate with the supply pipe.
Patent GB-189821729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nails.
Inventor: APPLETON ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1898-10-15
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 21,729. Appleton, A. E. Oct. 15. Nails. - Relates to lead-headed nails or nails with enlarged flexible flanges for fixing corrugated roofing &c. Above the usual dished head or washer B and the usual head or shoulder C is the large head D to facilitate w i t h - drawal.
Patent GB-189907404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Certain Hand Calendering or Ironing Machines.
Inventor: APPLEYARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 7404. Appleyard, J. April 8. Ironing-machines. -Fig. 2 shows a front view. The covered cylinder 2, which carries the articles beneath the iron 3, is driven by the hand-wheel 12 by means of the toothed wheels 7, 4. The wheel 4 is covered by a guard 15.
Patent GB-189908070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Upholstery.
Inventor: BOWERS ANDREW
Filed: 1899-04-18
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8070. Bowers, A. April 18. Upholstery buttons and buttoning.-Instead of using the ordinary twine stitching and buttons, metal eyelets are used, leaving a clear passage d to prevent accumulation of dust and to facilitate ventilation. The invention is applicable to mattresses, cushions, quilts, and stuffed work generally.
Patent GB-189909354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receptacles for Liquids with Adjustable Brushsqueezing Apparatus.
Inventor: REHSE FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1899-05-03
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 9354. Rehse, F. W. May 3. Bottles, jars, &c.-Relates to receptacles for liquids with adjustable brush-squeezing apparatus. The receptacle a has a piece of wire c secured within it, against which the brush is squeezed by the wire e on turning the handle f. In a modification, the pressing-piece is secured to the end of a horizontal rod, which passes through a hole in the neck of the receptacle, is held in its outer position by a spring, and may be pushed inwards.
Patent GB-189909975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Boilers.
Inventor: HARDINGHAM GEORGE GATTON MELHU
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 9975. Hardingham, G. G. M., [Dolby, E., and Auden, A. C.]. May 11. Water-tube boilers.-A series of water tubes C, conically disposed, connect the annular water chamber A and the drum E. A feedwater-heating chamber G occupies a gap in the tubes above the firehole H. A priming-preventing baffle e is fitted in the steam space. The casing F is double, and air circulates through it to keep the outer wall cool. This air may be conducted to the furnace. The application of such a boiler to launches, motor cars, fire-engines, cranes, and the like is mentioned in the Specification.
Patent GB-189910004-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Feed-water Regulator for Steam Generators.
Inventor: SHATTUCK ALBERT RICHARDSON
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 10,004. Lake, H. H., [Shattuck, A. R.]. May 11. Feedwater, controlling.-The closed receptacle a is in communication with the steam and water spaces of a steam generator by the pipes 8 and 9 respectively, and by the lever arrangement shown operates by its movement the cock i in the conduit j which conveys water to the boiler. The device is automatic, depending upon changes of level of the water in the boiler. The spring y opposes the downward movement of the receptacle, and the dash-pot p damps the vibrations. The rods 14 and 16 connect the water receptacle a with the side of the boiler.
Patent GB-189910478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning, Twisting, and Doubling Frames.
Inventor: CRAVEN PHINEHAS PEARSON
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1900-05-18
Abstract: 10,478. Craven, P. P., Craven, F., and Ripley, Sir F. May 18. Spindle apparatus.-In ring spinning, twisting, and doubling machines, the pull of the thread h on the traveller is assisted by a disc f, which is carried round with the spindle, and is sufficiently loose thereon to allow it to be tilted without jamming. The disc may be plain, dished, or corrugated, and the central aperture therein, which may be protected by means of an eyelet, may be triangular, rectangular, or provided with recesses &c., the spindle being made of corresponding shape, so that the disc is carried round with the spindle. The disc may be raised slightly at each lift of the rail by contact with the traveller or ring.
Patent GB-189917015-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Account and Sales Book.
Inventor: BEAVIS JOHN BIGELOW
Filed: 1899-08-22
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 17,015. Beavis, J. B. Aug. 22. Account-books; order-books; sales or countercheck books.-Relates to books set apart one for each customer's accounts &c. The cover is made in three parts 2, 3, 4, fastened by flexible hinges 5, 6. A loop 7 near the hinge 5 holds forms 14 on which sales entries are made. A double loop 8 near the hinge 6 holds carbon transfer paper 9 and sheets 11 on which duplicate entries are made. The free ends of the sheets 11 may be held by a loop. The unused sheets 14 lie between the parts 2, 4, the used sheets are turned over on to the part 3, and the balance up to date is placed on the back of the last entry sheet, as shown in Fig. 2. The sheets 11 are withdrawn, and sent out to the customers. The order clerk takes out a similar book on his rounds, and afterwards places his entry sheets in their corresponding balance books.
Patent GB-189918550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Armoured Insulating Conduits and the Method of Treating same.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-09-14
Granted: 1900-09-14
Abstract: 18,550. Brookes, A. G., [Lougee, A. M.]. Sept. 14. Meta pipes and tubes.-Lined metal pipes A are provided with an electrically insulating lining B. The insulating-material, preferably consisting of a mixture of vegetable oil, zinc or lead oxide, sulphur &c., fibrous material, waste rubber, filling- materials such as chalk &c., and an adhesive such as asphalt, tar, resin, gums, tuna gum, or balata, to take the place of rubber, is laid on one surface of a sheet of paper or other light fabric. The fabric is first coated with an adhesive cement such as a mixture of mineral oil, vegetable oil, asphalt with or without paraffin wax, soap, tar, or gums such as tuna, balata, &c. The sheet is divided into strips of the required width, and the paper &c. backing is removed along one edge. The strip is bent round and is inserted into the tube by means of a rod &c. The lining is then expanded to fit tightly against the tube by means of compressed air or live steam injected by means of a nozzle fitting one end of the tube. The paper &c. backing is then stripped off by means of a rod to which one end of the bare backing is attached, the insulating- lining being left in close contact with the inner face of the tube.
Patent GB-189918727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prepayment Gas Meters.
Inventor: COWAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-09-16
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 18,727. Cowan, W. Sept. 16. Gas meters.- Relates partly to improvements o n the inventions described in Specifications No. 21,108, A.D. 1894, and No. 11,537, A.D. 1890. Actuating- mechanism.- After prepayment, a shaft bearing an arm f, Fig. 1, is turned by a handle through a complete revolution, and a pawl h, with a spring wing 13 on the arm, is thrown into engagement with a loose ratchetwheel j by means of a semicircular fixed shield 14 after it has passed over a semicircular fixed mask w. The feed may be reduced to any fraction of a semicircle, according to the price of the gas, by means of a second mask which, by means of intermediate gear z, 2, is rotatable with a graduated side wheel or spur-wheel and index. The side wheel has edge or face teeth which are engaged by a spring catch or bolt that serves also as the index to the graduation. In the modification shown in Fig. 19, the mask, not shown, is geared to a handle which can be set to any hole in a circle of holes on a fixed plate 52. Delivery mechanism. -A nut 11, Fig. 1, and a loose wheel x on a screw shaft 10 are connected by a pair of overlapping half sleeves 8, 9, so that the rotation of the wheel by the motor and of the shaft by hand, or vice versÔ, shifts the nut to open and close a valve. Coin action.-The shaft which bears the driving-ratchet arm f, Fig. 8, is normally locked by a hook p kept by a spring n in the way of a pin o on a disc c, but the coin, if of the proper size, jams in a slightly-tapered passage d in the disc, and protrudes so as to thrust the hook aside when the shaft is turned. The coin connects the handle spindle 22, Fig. 19, with a pocket 23 upon the arm bearing the driving-pawl. Fraud, preventing.-Reversal of the operating-handle is prevented, because ratchet teeth on the disc which holds the coins are engaged by a shoulder q on the hook p after the coin has passed it. Overdriving is prevented by the ratchet arm f applying a brake 107, Fig. 13<b>, to the ratchet-wheel. A ratchet-wheel 26, Fig. 19, turning with the handle under a pawl 20, prevents reversal till a pin 37 on the wheel strikes a lug 31 on the pawl and forces it on a click 33 and against a stop pin 27, which makes reversal then necessary till a pin 34 releases the pawl from the click. The back of the lug 31 may engage a slot in the frame plate.
Patent GB-189921110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-acting Mules and Twiners.
Inventor: MOORHOUSE JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-10-23
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 21,110. Moorhouse, J. Oct. 23. Mules and twiners.-Relates to the driving- mechanism. Upon the countershaft E, Fig. 3, there are three pulleys F, I, K, side by side, of which F is fast upon the shaft, which also carries the band pulley G, I is fast upon a sleeve H carrying also the usual taking-in pulley J, and K is loose on the sleeve H. During the spinning operation, the strap U is partly upon each of the pulleys I and K, the band on the pulley G passing round a similar pulley on the rim shaft and round the usual guide-pulleys and a pulley on the tinroller shaft, so that the spindles are driven directly from the countershaft. During backing-off and winding, the strap U is partly upon each of the pulleys I and F, and, when the mule is stopped, it is wholly on the loose pulley F. By exchanging the pulley G and the corresponding one on the rim shaft for others of different size, the speed of the spindles during spinning and backing-off may be varied as desired. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the pulleys I and J are fast upon the shaft, while F and G are carried by a sleeve H. The strap U may be operated in the manner described in Specification No. 20,442, A.D. 1899. The Provisional Specification describes also the use of two or more sets of backing-off friction cones on the rim shaft.
Patent GB-189924160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Acting Mules.
Inventor: SLACK ROBERT
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 24,160. Slack, R. Dec. 5. Mules. - Relates particularly to woollen and waste mules. The rollers and carriage are driven independently of the spindles. A band or rope from the countershaft drives a loose pulley h on the rim shaft b, a pulley k on the backing-off shaft c, and a pulley l on the taking-in friction shaft d, which is connected by gearing with the drawing-in scroll shaft e. The boss of a loose clutch, which can be engaged with or disengaged from the pulley h on the rim shaft, is connected by spur gearing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 with the front roller shaft f, from which by the spur gearing 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 the drawing-out scroll shaft g is driven. The pulley h and corresponding clutch may be mounted on the backing-off shaft.
Patent GB-190009040-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for the Treatment of Gluten and Substances containing Gluten.
Inventor: SARASON LEOPOLD
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 9040. Sarason, L. May 16. Gluten or substances containing gluten are treated with an aldehyde, preferably formic or acrylic aldehyde, for the purpose of rendering the product tasteless, odourless, and capable of resisting high temperature, solvents, putrefaction, and mechanical forces, and of imparting antiseptic properties to the product.
Patent GB-190012907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Securing Devices for Boots Laces and the like.
Inventor: FREEMAN EMMA
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 12,907. Freeman, E. July 17. Lacing-fastenings.-To prevent the accidental unfastening of the laces of boots, gloves, &c., the loops of the bow in which the lace is tied are secured by clips or snaps b of any suitable form. Fig. 3 shows a convenient form of clip, the spring arm c being passed through an aperture in the upper of the boot and the hooked end b clipped over the edge.
Patent GB-190013439-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Pump Valve or Packing Ring, applicable also to other uses.
Inventor: BREMNER JAMES
Filed: 1900-07-26
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 13,439. Bremner, J., and Warry, J. J. July 26. Joint-making packing.-A relatively-thick layer or core of hard-pressed felt is covered with a skin of india-rubber or the like, which is applied in a plastic state and subsequently hardened by vulcanization or the like. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a pump valve, in which case the rubber is preferably extended round the edges. A ring made in a similar manner is suitable as a packing- ring for pipes, cylinders, &c. The material may be made in slabs and cut up as required.
Patent GB-190019207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ploughs
Inventor: LOWSON JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-26
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 19,207. Lowson, J., Money, J.. and Grice, W. Oct. 26. Ploughs.-Relates to the means for securing the beam and handles to the plough body. The beam and handles are made separate, and are secured by bolts in recesses formed in the body a. b represents the recess for the cranked end of the beam. A socket f is formed for the end of the beam in the lower end of the recess b. The securing-bolts pass through hole3 h. The handles are secured by bolts passing through holes i, i in recesses c formed at each side of the body a.
Patent GB-190101670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eye-glasses or Spectacles Adapted for Producing Electric Currents
Inventor: BERNDT THEODOR
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 1670. Berndt, T. Jan. 24. Electric spectacles a n d eyeglasses.- In spectacles adapted for producing electric currents, the side parts c of the gilt or nickelplated copper and zinc frame are provided with perforations, so that zinc parts d covered with non- conducting woollen threads, can be attached to them by silk threads. To produce a current, the non- conducting layer is soaked with vinegar or the like. In applying the invention to eyeglasses, the zinc part is attached to the metal parts between the glasses.
Patent GB-190102340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Chairs and to Securing the Keys therein.
Inventor: RHYS THOMAS MORGAN
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 2340. Rhys, T. M. Feb. 4. Chairs; chair keys.-An L-headed bolt i, used to secure the key b, is passed through the chair jaw or through a liner f fitting in the jaw. Or the jaw or a liner fitting therein may be provided with one or more racks j, j<1>, with which spring pawls l on the key engage. Or the racks may be on the key, and the pawls in the chair. The key space is tapered by making one jaw face at an angle, or by using a tapered liner if the jaws are parallel. The Provisional Specification also states that a wire or strip may be inserted with the key and bent round the chair.
Patent GB-190103621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Self-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: GILL EDWIN RUTHVEN
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3621. Gill, E. R. Feb. 19. Wheels with motors.-Relates to self-propelled vehicles, and especially to the construction and mounting of motors, such as electric motors, in connection with the wheels. As shown in Fig. 2, each wheel 9 is provided with a rotary motor, the rotary part 12 of which is fixed to the wheel and the stationary part 14 supported directly in the rotary part by a ball bearing 15. The stationary part is prevented from rotating by rods 16, 17 pivoted to a vertically sliding and swivelling rod 19 guided by a socket 20 carried by the vehicle or by an arm projecting from the fixed axle 3. This arrangement avoids the necessity for accurate concentric adjustment of the two parts of the motor.