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Patent GB-189711034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Evaporating Water by Means of Steam.
Inventor: WEIR WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-05-04
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 11,034. Weir, W. May 4. Distilling water. - Relates to steam - heated evaporators for distilling water. Fig. 3 shows a vertical section with the steam coils C turned out of the evaporator, and Fig. 5 a horizontal section. The evaporator is in two parts, a lower part B in which the evaporation takes place, and an upper part A to which the steam evaporated from the water in the part B passes through a pipe A' and then passes downwards through a pipe A<4> to an outlet in the lower vessel B, or it may escape through an outlet at the top of the chamber A. A baffle-plate or hood A' deflects downwards any water which may pass over with the steam, and this water passes back to the vessel B through the pipe A<3>. The vessel B is provided with a door B<2> which is concave on its inner side at B', and part of the coils C fit into this concavity. The door is hinged at H<1> to the vessel B, but when the door is swung inwards and guided by the bar J on to the bolts H' the hinge pin is removed, and the door is bolted into place. The coils C are arranged between a supply pipe C<1> and a pipe C' for collecting the water of condensation and allowing it to pass away through the lowest coil and exit pipe G. The pipes C', C' are connected by stay-plates D<1>, D<2>, and the plate D' is connected to the bottom plate B<3> of the vessel B by a hinge E which allows of the coils being turned out of the evaporator B. The pin of the hinge E may project to the outside of the evaporator so that it can be turned from the the outside. The delivery mouths of the coils C may be contracted as described in Specification No. 6007, A.D. 1887, [Abridgment Class Steam engines], so as to ensure an equal supply of steam throughout the coils. The coils may be connected to the standpipes C', C' in various ways.
Patent GB-189713014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Velocipedes.
Inventor: CORNER WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-05-27
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 13,014. Corner, W. May 27. Drawings to Specification. Velocipede bells, fixing.-Cycle handle-bars are formed with cross-tubes in which the bell may be secured by a spring clip or hook.
Patent GB-189713220-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Transferring and Washing Off Machine for Tiles.
Inventor: BOOTE ALBERT JOHN SMITH
Filed: 1897-05-28
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 13,220. Boote, A. J. S. May 28. Transferring designs.-A machine for use in transferring designs to tiles is shown in side elevation in Fig. 1. The tiles with the transfers laid thereon are placed upon an endless travelling band C, and pass successively beneath a roller D covered with india-rubber, a roller E covered with flannel, and a sponge roller or rotary brush F which removes the papers of the transfers. The roller or brush F is damped by means of a water spray, and is partially covered by a bonnet K.
Patent GB-189715251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Base Castings and Adjustable Spindles of Revoluble Chairs.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1897-06-25
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 15,251. Jensen, P., [Gilson Manufacturing Co.]. June 25. Chairs.-The chair seat is carried on a screw B working in a smooth bored cylinder connected to the central standard or base casing. A projection c on a cup C held in place by a flanged ring D works in a groove b in the screw B. The nut E with hand-wheel F is connected to the cup C by a setscrew h engaging a groove. By rotating the nut the seat can be adjusted, but on rotating the seat the nut rotates with the screw and cup. The bottom of the screw is cut away, as shown in Fig. 3, to facilitate the entrance of the projection to the groove.
Patent GB-189715757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrappers or Envelopes for Articles to be transmitted through the Post.
Inventor: RAMSBOTTOM ROBERT
Filed: 1897-07-02
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 15,757. Ramsbottom, R., and Rofe, H. J. July 2. Envelopes; wrappers, postal. Relates to wrappers, envelopes, and like articles formed with two compartments, for containing letters, samples, &c. Fig. 2 shows a section of one form A box-like receptacle a with a hinged or loose lid b is provided with four flaps which are closed together across the top to form an envelope-like receptacle c for a letter &c. Two of the flaps are secured to the lid b, and two c<1>, c' to the box a. In a modification, only two flaps are used, and a separate compartment for the letter is provided beneath the box a.
Patent GB-189717879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Casement Stays for Windows, Fanlights, and the like.
Inventor: LEIGH THOMAS REDFERN
Filed: 1897-07-30
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 17,879. Leigh, T. R. July 30. Stays for windows, fanlights, &c. The stay c may be of T or #-section, the webs having notches c<1> to engage a stud a<2>, Fig. 1, or a projection a<3>, Fig. 4, in a guide a through which the stay passes. The guide swivels on a pin a' on the frame, the stay being jointed to the window &c. The stay is held in engagement by a pawl d, which is turned aside to allow the stay to be raised, and then rests on the top as shown in Fig. 1, till the stay is again engaged, when it falls into the vertical locking position. The notches c' and pin a', Fig. 1, may be bevelled to prevent shaking or looseness in engagement.
Patent GB-189718118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plug Switches or Couplings for Electric Circuits.
Inventor: MARSH THOMAS HERBERT
Filed: 1897-08-03
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 18,118. Marsh, T. H., and Vandam, A., [trading as Vandam & Co., A.]. Aug. 3. Switches; couplings.-The base or socket A of a plug switch or coupling has secured at its centre a tubular insulating-piece b<1>, and partly surrounding it, with a space between, is a partial tubular piece b<2>. These are preferably formed in one piece, as shown. Within the piece b<1> is fitted a conducting-tube a<1> connected to the terminal a<3>. In the space between the pieces b<1> and b<2> is fitted a split ring contact c connected to the terminal c<2>. The plug is fitted with a central contact d adapted to engage the piece a' and also a contact d' engaging the contact c. The leading-in wires y, y<1> are led in through slots g<1>, g<2> in a clamping-block g secured by the screw cap G.
Patent GB-189721168-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Cigar and Cigarette and Ash Holder.
Inventor: STURTEWAGEN THEOPHILE
Filed: 1897-09-15
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 21,168. Sturtewagen, T. Sept. 15. Cigar and cigarette holders.-An open trough a fits on the end of the holder b to support the ash.
Patent GB-189725848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes and Covers or Shields for same.
Inventor: BARLOW THEODORE GORDON
Filed: 1897-11-06
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 25,848. Barlow, T. G. Nov. 6. Ink-supplying brushes; shields or cases for.- Relates more especially to brushes for cleansing and inking the pads used with rubber stamps, the object being to prevent the bristles from soiling the fingers &c. when the brush is not in use. A pair of brushes may be used, one for cleaning and the other for inking, or a single brush may have two rows of bristles A, A<3>, Fig. 5, for the same purpose, or a brush with a single row of bristles may be used for both purposes. In every case the brush is protected by a shield or case B, B<1>, B<5> of sheet metal, vulcanite, &c., which may be pivoted to the brush, as shown in Fig. 8, or may be sprung or slid over the brush, lugs, &c. B<2> on the case engaging grooves A<2> in the brush. The end of the case may be made with a hinge.
Patent GB-189726530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Buildings and the like by Means of Hot Fluids or Electricity.
Inventor: DARGUE JOSEPH ALFRED
Filed: 1897-11-13
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 26,530. Dargue, J. A., Griffiths, E., and Wright, C. H. Nov. 13. Air, heating.- Ventilating - radiators, heated by fluids or electrically, are provided below with openings closed by flaps I, L to admit fresh air. The heated air escapes by the grid K above.
Patent GB-189807875-A (GB)
Title: Improved Spring Forks for Bicycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: EDWARDS DAN
Filed: 1898-04-02
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 7875. Edwards, D. April 2. Supporting or mounting bearings for cycles &c. Fig. 1 shows the application to a bicycle steering- wheel. The axle C is mounted in bosses B, which slide in T-shaped guides on the forked end D of the fork members F. Guide-rods A secured to the bosses B slide in guides in pieces E connecting the forked ends D. Springs G and G', placed two above and four beneath each boss B, connect them to the frame and intercept vibration. In a modification, the upper springs G<1> are dispensed with and replaced by buffer springs which encircle the guiderods A. In a further modification, the forked ends D are tubular and slide in sockets in the bosses B, the springs G being replaced by buffer springs encircling the tubes D. Fig. 3 shows the application to the rear wheel, the axle C being secured to pieces J, the T-shaped ends of which slide in guides K secured to the forks, and are supported by springs G as shown.
Patent GB-189809789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electroliers and Incandescence Electric Lamp Pendants.
Inventor: HIRST HUGO
Filed: 1898-04-28
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 9789. Hirst, H., and Collings, J. H. April 28. Supporting lamps.- The counterweights c of a pendant B, carrying incandescent lamps, are also made to carry lamps. In the arrangement shown, the flexible conductors g to the counterweight lamps end within the pendant, and the whole of the lamps are snpplied through a flexible conductor f, w h i c h winds upon a spring barrel b in a ceiling box A. Electric connection between the conductor f and supply wires is made through the barrel itself and an insulated disc and spring. The lamps on the pendant B are supplied through a switch in the pendant. In a modification, a single counterweight is hung centrally above the principal pendant, and the electric connections are made in the ceiling box.
Patent GB-189812770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Petroleum Stoves.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-06-07
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 12,770. Thompson, W. P., [Aktienbolaget Arvid B¶hlmarks Lampfabrik]. June 7. Vapour burners, atmospheric, for petroleum stoves. The tubes A, which are connected to the vaporizing- chamber B, are provided with an outlet E, through which the vapour escapes into the tube D. A cone or casing C is attached to the tube D. When the gas arrives at the upper end of the tube D it is deflected by the plate F, attached to the cylinder G, and passes between the casing C and the cylinder G to the outer cone H, where it is ignited and breaks out in flames through the radial openings I. By this arrangement an intimate mixture of the gas and air is obtained, and no hissing sound occurs during combustion.
Patent GB-189814080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings for Bridges, Girders, and Principals.
Inventor: WATTS WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1898-06-25
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 14,080. Watts, W. G. June 25. Bridges; girders; roofs.-Relates to bearings for bridges, girders, and principals which allow for expansion or contraction in any direction. The block B, having convex surfaces, is placed between concave plates C, A on the girder Y and pier or support Z respectively. Fig. 6 shows the position the parts take when displaced by the expansion of the girder.
Patent GB-189816191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Musical Boxes.
Inventor: HOSCHKE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-07-25
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 16,191. Hoschke, W. H. July 25. Musical boxes.-The tune-sheet D actuates starwheels C which simultaneously pluck teeth of two combs A and B. F and G are damper levers, the former of which is pivoted on the spindle E of the star-wheels and is provided with a claw bearing frictionally against the neighbouring one, while the latter actuates the former by means of a pin f<1> and is pivoted at H. When an opening in the music sheet presents itself, the upper end c<2> of the lever G drops into it, and applies the dampers. In addition to this the part g' strikes the star-wheel and moves it slightly so that it comes into the proper position for being actuated by the tune-sheet. Fig. 5 shows an automatic device for setting the teeth of the star-wheels in line before applying a tune-sheet. When the arm which holds the tune-sheet in position is moved aside, a projection M upon it releases a lever L the arm l<2> of which in turn releases a plate K pivoted at k, which then moves under the influence of a spring into the position shown in full lines, and sets the star-wheels. Fig. 7 shows a stopping-arrangement. A lever P engages with the governor T, when permitted to do so by a lever U dropping through a hole specially provided for the purpose in the tunesheet. Motion is at the same time communicated to a shaft Q, thus withdrawing a bolt which holds the tune-sheet presser arm N in position and enables it to be moved aside. The lever P can be moved so as to start the apparatus by a hand-lever P<1>. The tune-sheet can only be removed when the lever U has been allowed to drop through it, but it can be applied in any position.
Patent GB-189818156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Electrical Resistances.
Inventor: VOGT ADOLF
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 18,156. Vogt, A. Aug. 23. Pottery.-Electric resistances, applicable for electric heating, are made from a mixture of a conductor and a non-conductor, finely divided, converted into a paste with water, cast or moulded to any desired forms, dried, embedded in powdered carbon in a closed or nearly-closed receptacle, and heated to a high temperature. The conductor may be a mixture of carbon and metallic powder, in order that the resistance may vary little with temporature. The metal may be produced from a silicide or other compound added to the mixture, and the carbon from tar, sugar, cellulose, or other carbonaceous material ; when tar or asphalt is used, it is mixed hot with the non-conductor. The non-conducting material may be any artificial stone, magnesia, or other like material. Specification No. 15,238, A.D. 1897, is referred to.
Patent GB-189819191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swivel or other similar Safety Hooks.
Inventor: HASELER ARNOLD
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 19,191. Haseler, A. Sept. 9. Hooks.-A h o o k or coupling-link for jewellery &c. consists of two hooked parts 14, 15 halved at 18, where they overlap, and pivoted together with a pivot 17, Fig. 1, an eyelet 22, Fig. 7, or a projection 17<a>, Fig. 8. The parts 14, 15 are undercut at 20 so that they snap together. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the parts 14, 15 are also kept together by the spring bow 16, through one side of which the pivot 17 passes loosely. Grooves are formed on the spring bow for ribs as shown. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the spring bow 16<a> is in a piece with the hooked part 15, and a swivel 25 is attached as shown.
Patent GB-189903344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Show-cards, Signs, and other similar Advertisements.
Inventor: GRAINGER FREDERIC
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 3344. Grainger, F., and Ashley, G F. Feb. 15. Advertising; signs.-Show cards, signs, or advertisement tablets are formed of a background having a series of coloured or black and white lines or strips 3, 4, 5, on the face of which the letter or design is produced by strips of the same width of the same or of different colours, or otherwise, the background having in front a grating corresponding with the strips, so that, as an observer in front changes his position, different effects are observed. The background may be transparent, so as to be illuminated from behind.
Patent GB-189905998-A (GB)
Title: A Stop Cylinder Printing Press with Continuously Revolving Form Cylinder and Front Delivery.
Inventor: BOHN AMBROS
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 5998. Bohn, A. March 20. Rotary machines; feeding sheets; lithographic printing. - R e l a t e s to a stop - cylinder machine with a continuously - revolving forme cylinder, for letterpress or litho printing on paper, cardboard, metal plates, &c. The forme cylinder 1 is provided on half its surface with a zinc plate 15 or other printing-surface, the other part of its surface 17 serving as an ink table. The impression cylinder 7 is rotated from the cylinder 1 during half of the revolution of the cylinder 1, and is stopped during the other half so that a sheet may be fed from the pile 19. The stopping and starting is effected in a usual manner by the forked lever 12 operated by a rod 10 and cams 8, 9. The printed sheet is delivered from the cylinder 7 by cylinders 6, 4 and tapes 13, 14 to the table 16. The cylinders 4, 6, and 7 are half the diameter of the cylinder 1. The feed-table 18 is placed low, at about the height of the delivery table 16. It is gradually raised to facilitate the feeding by rods 24 connected to sliding bars 22 by which the table is supported. The rods 24 are connectei to arms 25 of a shaft 26 operated by a worm segment 27 and worm 28. The worm 28 is driven by bevel gears 29, 30 and a ratchet-wheel 31, operated by a pawl 33 on a slotted arm 32 connected by a rod 34 to a slotted crank arm 35. The ends of the rod 34 may be adjusted to give the required speed of lift to the table 18.
Patent GB-189908255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Mechanism for Padlocks and Locks.
Inventor: JENTZEN RUDOLPH
Filed: 1899-04-19
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 8255. Jentzen, R., and Hoge, C. April 19. Locks, key; padlocks.-Relates to a locking- mechanism for padlocks or other locks whereby one of several keys may be used in locking, while the lock can only be unlocked by using the same key as was used in locking. In the chain padlock, shown in Figs. 1 and 5, a warded pin 10 on the end of the chain is inserted in a hole 11 and retained by a number of perforated sectors 14 pivoted at 13. These sectors can be rotated by means of a key 44 acting through toothed sectors 16. The sectors 14 are set by the key so that certain holes coincide and permit. the insertion of the pin 10. The particular holes which are made to coincide depend upon the key used: When the key is removed, the pin 10 is retained by the engagement of the sectors 14 with the wards on 'the pin under the action of springs 20, and the pin can only be withdrawn by the use of the same key. The toothed sectors 16 are separated by loose discs. The case of the padlock is formed by a ring 1 and plates 2 and 3. The application of the mechanism to a door lock is shown in Fig. 6. The gated tumblers 25 correspond to the sectors 14 in Fig. 5, and engage the stump 28 on the bolt 24. The particular gates of the respective tumblers which are engaged with the stump depend upon the key used, and the tumblers can only be disengaged by using the same key in unlocking. Spring arms 36 prevent an impression being taken of the lock mechanism.
Patent GB-189909084-A (GB)
Title: Self-adjusting Candle Holders.
Inventor: PILSON ARTHUR ASHFIELD
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 9084. Pilson, A. A. May 1. Candle holders. - A blank A, Fig. 2, of which the upper edge A' is made longer than the lower edge A<2>, in order that the blank may fit the candle socket when curved as shown in Fig. 1, is formed with six or other number of resilient tongues a, b, arranged in two rows, and bent to project downwards and inwards, as shown in Fig. 3. Other pieces c, projecting outwards from the upper edge, rest upon the candle socket and facilitate the removal of the holder.
Patent GB-189911826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Hot Water Circulating Tanks.
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,826. Davies Bros. & Co. and Davies, E. A. June 7. Tanks. -Relates to the construction of hotwater circulating-tanks by which access to the interior for cleaning or coating by galvanizing or enamelling is facilitated. The top and bottom of the tank are provided with annular grooves to pass over the plain edge of the shell as shown in Fig. 1, and the ends are tightened on to the body by the central bolt C. The vertical joint of the shell may be seamed, folded, riveted, or welded, and the top and bottom joints may be made fluidtight by means of packing. Radial corrugations may be used to strengthen the top or bottom. Mountings f for pipe connections are shown riveted to the shell. The top or cover may alone be fixed in the manner shown.
Patent GB-189914823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Vehicles.
Inventor: KNOLLER RICHARD
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 14,823. Knoller, R. July 18. Liquid and gaseous fuel fittings.-Consists in a method of and means for regulating the energy developed in steam vehicles wherein a single adjustment suffices to regulate simultaneously the rate at which feedwater is supplied to the steam generator, the rate at which fuel is supplied, and, in certain cases, the rate at which air is supplied to spray the fuel, the relative proportions of the several supplies being kept approximately constant. Fig. 5 shows in plan, and Fig. 4 in vertical section, a form of the apparatus employed. In this, R<1> is the feed regulator, R<2> the fuel regulator, and R<3> the air regulator. In the feed regulator the pump delivers into a diaphragm chamber D<1>, the diaphragm of which is rigidly connected to that of a second chamber D<2> communicating with the boiler, and is arranged to operate a bye-pass valve V. A definite difference between the pressures in the two chambers is maintained by the action of a spring A, and by regulating the pressure of this spring the rate of passage of feedwater past the valve S<1> is controlled. The spring A acts through the medium of a threearmed lever, by which it is made to press simultaneously on the two diaphragms, whereby the air and fuel supply valves are adjusted. A handlever is provided for regulating the pressure of the spring. A buffer stop is situated below the three-armed lever for diminishing the effect of the spring A when a partial failure of supply occurs.
Patent GB-189915614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Controlled Telephone Registers.
Inventor: HOCK TOBIAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-07-31
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 15,614. Hock, T. J., and Happersberger, E. July 31. Counting-apparatus for telephonic calls &c. made after the insertion of a coin into a shoot, the coin acting on a trip detent G to allow the hand-lever D to be moved, or moving by its insertion a pivoted thrust - block and link operating the rotating arms. The arm D moving through a slot in the casing has that slot covered by a slip L, the front end of which closes the electric contacts 4, 5 at the end of its travel. The arm D is provided with a pawl J for engaging with the rack I, to prevent backward motion before the pawl is freed at the end of the travel. A locking-spring 0 and replacing-rod P are carried by the arm D for controlling the pawl. The arm D also carries a detent C for engaging with one or more projections B on the dial rings A. The pawl C can only engage with the inner ring except when that ring is in position to allow the "tens" ring to be moved, and similarly with the other outer rings S are detent springs engaging in notches a in the rings.
Patent GB-189916372-A (GB)
Title: Jointed Truck.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-08-11
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 16.372. Allison, C. A., [Warner, H. 0., and Mayer, J. G.]. Aug. 11. Hand-trucks.-The truck is hinged centrally, and, when placed in the position shown in Fig. 3, does not require to be held for loading. The sides B, formed of strips 10, and strips 11 having offsets 12, are stayed by cross-bars D, and stops 20 limit the amount the framing can be bent.
Patent GB-189920277-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical Selector Switch.
Inventor: ECKSTEIN AUGUST
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 20,277. Eckstein, A., and Coates, H. J. Oct. 10. Switches for telephone or telegraph circuits. The contact-lever A is adapted to be moved to m a k e contact with either of the studs b, which are suitably marked or labelled. The studs are grooved to receive the end of the lever or a spring carried by the lever.