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Patent GB-189706819-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Manufacture of Driving Belt.
Inventor: ELLIS HARRY
Filed: 1897-03-16
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 6819. Ellis, H. March 16. Leather fabrics for gearing belts and bands s are made with different weaves in the body and at the selvages. In the form shown, the body warps b pass under two wefts a and over two wefts alternately, while the adjacent or alternate warps pass through the pair of wefts which are spanned by the warps next to them. The selvage warps c pass through between the wefts a together, and the weft is returned directly around the outside of these crossing warps. The weaving is effected by four healds, arranged in pairs, and the selvage warps are threaded through healds 1, 2 and 3, 4 respectively, whilst the body warps are threaded through healds 1, 3 and 2, 4 respectively. In another form, stranded or corded selvages are produced as the belt is being woven, and are interwoven with the body of the belt by the weft passing around the strand at the inside. A suitable loom for doing this is described in Specification No. 6708, A.D. 1897, additional means being provided at each side for twisting the selvages. In a third form, plain leather strips are used for the selvages, and are bound to the body of the belt by the weft passing through diagonal holes which are open to the outside of the strips by means of slits.
Patent GB-189713072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Cupboard and similar Doors.
Inventor: JACKSON DAVID
Filed: 1897-05-27
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 13,072. Jackson, D. May 27. Cupboard-turns; double - door fastenings. - The device is adapted to fasten both doors of a cupboard, or a similar pair of doors. A bracket B, Fig. 3, is secured to the underside of a shelf A, and has a vertical slot C with which a shouldered keypiece H on the end of the knob spindle F can engage. The spindle is mounted in the outer door E, so that, by giving it a quarter turn, both doors are fastened or released. The amount of rotation is limited by a recessed collar K on the spindle engaging with a pin N on a plate P. The Provisional Specification states that the key-piece may be screwed on the end of the spindle.
Patent GB-189715727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cameras.
Inventor: BENTZ OLIVIER
Filed: 1897-07-01
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 15,727. Bentz, O. July 1. Cameras; roller slides; shutters.-Relates to a pocket camera with a roller slide, a finder, and a shutter adapted for long or short exposures. In Fig. 1, 21 and 25 represent the axis of the storage and receiving spools of the roller slide, and 22 is a registering-roller having a tooth 37 which acts on a toothed wheel 32 indicating as shown at 5 the number of exposures that have been made. A finder 40, consisting of a reticulated glass plate, is hinged to a sliding plate 42, which when pulled back causes the plate 40 to be folded down into the recess 46. The sliding plate 42 when moved back forces a pricking-needle 47 into the film, the needle being afterwards withdrawn by a spring. The roller slide, Fig. 8, consists of a store spool 25 from which the film is drawn across the supporting- board D, and round the registering-roller 22 on to the receiving-spool 21. The rollers are turned by a key which is inserted into square holes in the end of the rollers. The shutter consists of two revoluble discs 1 and 2, one of which 2 has a number of holes 14, 13, 12 of different sizes which can be turned separately in front of the lens according to the rapidity of exposure required. The plate 2 is set by an external pointer 8. The shutter disc 1 turns on a pivot 3, has an exposure aperture 11, and is actuated by a swinging arm 9, the projections on the end of which press on the pin 17. The arm 9 is actuated by a spiral spring 10, which turns the arm in either direction after it has been turned past the dead point by an external knob. For time exposures, the disc 1 is so set that a pin 16 on the disc 2 stops a rib 15 on the disc 1, and holds the shutter open till it is closed by hand.
Patent GB-189715987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines with Beating Wings.
Inventor: ADAMS ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-10-30
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 15,987. Adams, A. Oct. 30. AÙrial machines without aÙrostats.-A pair of wings B, B, formed with tubular framing and wire stays, are hinged together and to a longitudinal frame A, A, the inclination and position of which relative to the main framing C can be adjusted by gearing operated by a rope passing round the pulley K. The wings are always pulled in a downward direction by the ropes I fixed to the crosshead D of an inverted air cylinder F<1>, which is normally in continual communication with the hollow airtight framing C, which is filled with compressed air prior to starting. The pressure on the under surface of the wings raises the crosshead D against the pressure in the cylinder, but the occupant by transferring his weight from the saddle S to the crosshead D performs a downstroke with the wings, the stroke being limited by cords T. Steering is effected by a vane L, and a sail V is used for balancing. Air leakage is made up for by a pump P.
Patent GB-189719820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hopper Mechanism for Conveying Needle or other like Shanks into the Pointing Machines.
Inventor: BARTLEET EDGAR ROBERT SMITH
Filed: 1897-08-28
Granted: 1897-11-27
Abstract: 19,820. Bartleet, E. R. S. Aug. 28. Guides and rests. -The invention relates to hoppers for feeding needles or similar objects to the grindstone which points them. The hopper is divided into compartments 7 and 8 by an adjustable knife 6. The wires are placed in the compartment 7, and by the action of the pulley or roller 4 are laid parallel to one another and pass underneath the knife-edge into the compartment 8. Thence they pass round between the pulley, which is - rubber-coated, and the band 14, which is lined with leather, to the grindstone. In order to get the points level a guide-plate 11 is employed, part of which opposite the compartment 8 is directed slightly outwards as shown in Fig. 2, so as to avoid disturbing the alignment of the ends after passing the knife.
Patent GB-189720937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Handles and Railway Carriage, Commode, and like Handles.
Inventor: PRESTON REUBEN THOMAS
Filed: 1897-09-11
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 20,937. Preston, R. T. Sept. 11. Hand-rails.-Accommodation and like handles for carriage doors are made of malleable cast iron, wrought iron, steel, hard bronze, or other similar material, the knob or handle and pin or spindle being formed in one piece with a roughened surface and then enamelled. This prevents the knob &c. from working loose on the pin, and protects the parts from the weather.
Patent GB-189722950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Valve and Air Outlet Caps for Pneumatic Tyres, Pneumatic Shields, Cushions, and other like Articles supplied with Fluid under Compression.
Inventor: COLE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-10-06
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 22,950. Cole, A. Oct. 6. Inflating-apparatus for air cushions and the like.-R e l a t e s to an airtight cap for use with articles supplied with fluid under compression, and is shown applied to a valve for a pneumatic tyre. The cap E, capable of screwing on to the stem G so as to give an airtight joint, slides in a ring D which is carried by links C swivelling on a second ring A. This ring has an inner roller disc B, whereby the arrangement can be fitted to stems of different diameters.
Patent GB-189804193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in School Desks and Seats.
Filed: 1898-02-19
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 4193. North of England School Furnishing Co. and Wilks, J. Feb. 19. School desks and seats.-The desk top A is connected to the standards by two pairs of pivoted bars B, C connected, so as to move together, by longitudinal bars. When the desk is pulled forward it inclines, and when it is pushed back it is horizontal. As shown in Fig. 4, the top may be pivoted to a single pair of arms B, forks G and stops H holding it in one of its two positions; instead of the stops, a pivoted bar C' engaging racks d<1> may be used, as shown in Fig. 5. The single bars B may have pinions H<1> engaging with racks on the standards, or the racks may be connected to the arms B and the pinions be on a fixed shaft. The sliding motion of the top may be obtained by pairs of lazy-tongs, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7.
Patent GB-189811997-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cartridge for Cyclists' use for Scaring Dogs and the like.
Inventor: BEHR BURKARD
Filed: 1898-05-26
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 11,997. Behr, B. May 26. Alarm guns.-A cartridge adapted for use with an ordinary revolver to be employed by cyclists for scaring dogs and the like is charged, as shown, at B with gunpowder, at D with magnesium flash powder, and at C with granulated sulphur. The case A is of ordinary construction.
Patent GB-189813560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coating Metallic and other Surfaces with Celluloid and the like.
Inventor: DOVER HORACE WALTER
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 13,560. Dover, H. W., and Phipps, P. June 17. Ornamenting metal &c. surfaces.-Relates to means for coating metal and other surfaces such as cycles and door furniture. The operation is performed at a temperature of 110‹ F., the coating being applied with a brush or otherwise in layers until the required thickness is obtained, each layer being stoved at the above temperature. The coating-material consists of a solution of celluloid, xylonite, or similar material in naphtha, acetic acid, or acetone. Suitable powders, such as bronze powder, may be added to produce ornamental effects. To ensure the close adherenee, of the first layer, the surface is roughened by a sand blast, or by applying a coating of paint of the same shade as the varnish. At re-entering angles or cavities in the surface, the shrinking during drying prevents the coating from adhering ; moulded sheet celluloid is applied to those places, and is secured by the coating adhering to the edges of the sheets.
Patent GB-189816021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tea Kettles, Saucepans, Coffee Pots, Tea Pots, and such like Vessels of Domestic Utility, and in the Lids or Covers therfor.
Inventor: PONDER MORTON WEST
Filed: 1898-07-22
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 16,021. Ponder, M. W. July 22. Metal, sheet, seaming and joining. - Kettles, saucepans, coffeepots, tea-pots, and like vessels made of iron or tin plate are provided with rims of copper or other non-corrodible metal, and their lids or covers are provided with similar rims. Fig. 2 shows a method of attaching the copper rim B to the top of a kettle A by double seaming, the edges a<1>, a<2> being curled together as shown. The seam may be made either inside or outside, and the metal of the rim may be made to lie over the top of the kettle instead of projecting inwards.
Patent GB-189817625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' and Analogous Berths, Bedsteads and Cots.
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 17,625. Chamberlain, A. N., and Hoskins & Son. Aug. 16. Berths; bedsteads and cots.-Fig. 1 shows an end elevation of a folding two - tier ship's berth in the distended position. The frames a, hung by pivoted links c, have studs a<4>, a<5> adapted to slide in slots b<1>, b<2> formed on the inner sides of the pillars shown. When the berth is folded, the studs a<4> rise to the top of the slots b<1>, while the studs a<5> fall to the bottom of the slots b<2>. Any number of frames may be hinged together, and may have vertical brace-bars d. In the application to bedsteads and cots, two frames, similar to those in Fig. 1, are fitted, one of which supports the bedclothes and the other forms a link for maintaining the parallelism of the structure when it is being extended or folded.
Patent GB-189822680-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pneumatic Tyre.
Inventor: HUBBARD JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 22,680. Hubbard, J. Oct. 28. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates mainly to means for attaching tyres to rims. The two edges of the cover A, Fig. 1, overlap, one edge having a beading c and the other a sheath a in which a metal band b loosely lies. The ends of this band are connected by a short spring, and the band is normally tightened on the rim B by a spring h formed of a flat ring of crimped wire. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, one edge of the cover A has two beadings c, d and a covering- flap e, and the other edge is provided with a thick plano-convex band b<1>, which is tightened by a spring h. The band b<1> may be replaced by a filling-piece, and a metal band similar to the band b, Fig. 1, may be inserted in the flap e. Fig. 4 shows a form in which the beading c is replaced by a stiffened thickening j. The adjacent surfaces of the overlapping edges may have circumferential ridges to prevent relative motion. The invention is applicable to tubeless tyres, in which case the inner surface is smeared with viscous material, and the tread may have an inner pocket containing viscous material as described in Specification No. 9297, A.D. 1898. The tyre fabric is preferably formed from two layers of threads cemented together, or it may be constructed as described in Specification No. 12,342, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-189824682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: FALBE OSCAR
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 24,682. Falbe, O. Nov. 22. Acetylene.-The generator a is surmounted by a feed-vessel b, wherem are pivoted at d . . d<4> a number of inclined plates c .. c<4> held in position by catches e . . e<4>. The carbide rests upon these plates, and the plates are released successively by a rod h connected to a lever l. The lever is connected to the gas-holder bell so as to be operated therefrom by a cord, chain, or the like p. Upon the rod h are releasing-catches i . . i<4> set so that they operate in succession the weighted levers g . . g<4>, which move the catches e . . e<4> to release the plates c .. c<4>. When a plate is released, it falls down as shown in dotted lines. The carbide is deflected by a conical distributer u to the sieve v on the bottom of the generator. The gas escapes through the tube w to the holder. Water is charged into the generator through a tube s. To remove the lime residue, a tight-closing device, such as the throttle valve z, is shut by the outside handle z\ and the nuts y<3> are loosened to allow the lower part x to be entirely separated from the generator. The container x may then be taken away, cleaned out, and replaced, after which the flanges of the container and generator are again secured together, and the closing-device z removed.
Patent GB-189902669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cords, Ropes, and Twines.
Inventor: AVIS WALTER H
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 2669. Avis, W. H. Feb. 6. Strands, com - pound w i r e and fibrous material, for cords, ropes, and twines. The Figure shows the combined fibrous and wire - twisted and cabled cord or rope, consisting of single strands B formed of threads or yarns of fibrous material and a s i n g l e untwisted wire e. The double strands are formed by the twisting together of the single wired strands. The core of several strands is surrounded by an outer covering, consisting, of a number of double strands cabled on the core.
Patent GB-189912388-A (GB)
Title: Clock combined with a Phonograph or the like.
Inventor: TREITSCHKE ERWIN EMIL GEORG
Filed: 1899-06-14
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 12,388. Treitschke, E. E. G. June 14. Striking mechanism; clocks combined with phonographs.-The hours are announced by means of a phonograph, a detent m being lifted from a notched wheel o at the end of every hour by means of a wheel r bearing-studs s. An electromagnetic detent may be substituted.
Patent GB-189913533-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture or Production of Phenylglycine-o-carboxylic Acid.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 13,533. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. June 29. Phenylglycine-o-carboxylic acid.-Phenylglycineo-carboxylic acid is produced by modifying the process for producing indigo leuco compounds described in Specification No. 25,966, A.D. 1898. Consists in heating anthranilic acid, or its salts or ethers, with polyhydroxy compounds of the fatty series in presence of such a quantity of a caustic alkali, and at such a temperature that gas is evolved, but the conditions under which indigo leuco bodies are formed are avoided. The amido acid produced is isolated by carefully neutralizing the aqueous solution of the melt with a mineral acid, if necessary after concentration. Examples are given in which glycerin, mannite, and dried starch are respectively used.
Patent GB-189915453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves.
Inventor: COLE ALBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 15,453. Cole, A. F. July 27. Tyres, pneumatic.- The stem B, Fig. 1, of the valve is fitted with a tube A which contains the valve V. The valve is supported above the seat B<2> by a spring S, and is pressed down on to its seat by a cap C. A conical shoulder V<3> on the valve works against a seat A<1> on the tube A, and forms a non - return valve. Washers W<1> are fitted where required. In a modification, a gland G, Fig. 14, is screwed into the stem B. A tubular valve V is perforated near its lower end, and fits on a seat B<2>. A non-return valve V<3> is placed at the top of the valve V, which is slotted so as to be guided in its movements by a pin O<1>. The non-return valve V<3>, Fig. 18, may be placed near the bottom of the main valve V. The parts of the valves may be modified in various ways.
Patent GB-189923906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Supporting the Hauling and Hoisting Ropes of Overhead Load-transporters or the like.
Inventor: TEMPERLEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-11-30
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,906. Temperley, J., and Temperley, J. R. Nov. 30. Rope tramways.- Relates to means for preventing the hauling and hoisting ropes of overhead load transporters, cable traction tramways, &c. from falling below the tops of the rope pulleys on the rope carriers before they close after the passage of the traveller. Loops or hangers f on the traveller a are provided to hold up the ropes so that they may be delivered on to the pulleys d, mounted on the pivoted carriers c such as are described in Specification No. 14,162, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Lifting &c.].
Patent GB-189925632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flue Tubes for Multitubular Steam Generators.
Inventor: TAGGART ANDREW
Filed: 1899-12-28
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 25,632. Taggart, A. Dec. 28. Plates, securing tubes to.-A ferrule 2 is secured on the end of the tube, and both the ferrule and the hole in the tube-plate are grooved to receive one or more wire rings 5, after the insertion of which the end of the ferrule is hammered over. Fig. 6 shows the ferrule separately as it is before insertion, 3 being the groove. Within the end of the tube is a hollow flanged plug 7 which protects the joint. A similar method of securing the tube itself in the tube-plate without a ferrule is described in the Specification but not claimed. It is also stated that the ferrule may be screwed on the tube and into the tube-plate, but this arrangement also is not claimed.
Patent GB-190002767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Long Distance Relay Magnetic Telephones.
Inventor: NESSEL JACQUES
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 2767. Nessel, J., and Gouin, J. F. Feb. 12. Telephones; telephone systems.-Magneto telephones for use as relays are formed with magnets x carrying coils i set on either side of single or double diaphragms k. The whole of the parts are enclosed in a hermetical closed casing of non-magnetic material g, which is in turn enclosed in a four-part protective casing a. The outer strands d of the cable b are separated and clamped over the outer surface. The telephone diaphragms may be of magnetic or other material, in some cases a semicircular permanent magnet being supported over the outer face of the diaphragm.
Patent GB-190003502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Tarring Oakum and the like Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: MITCHELL JAMES
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 3502. Mitchell, J. Feb. 22. Oakum.-Oakum l is tarred by passage on an endless band f under rollers e in a tar vessel A, and is then squeezed between rollers d, d', from which the tar expressed flows back to the tar vessel. The tar vessel may be of iron, or of wood lined with lead, and heated by steam pipes a. The band f is carried by rollers, two of which b<2>, b<3> have shafts extended through stuffing - boxes and connected by chain gearing with the roller d and a driving-shaft g. The rollers e are retained by vertical guides.
Patent GB-190003988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tram Rail Cleaners.
Inventor: SLEEP WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-03-01
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 3988. Sleep, W. H., and Everson, C. R. March 1. Rail-cleaners.-The frame f of a tramcar has pivoted to its ends bars h which support rods g to each end of which the cleaning-device, shown to an enlarged scale in Fig. 3, is pivoted. The cleaner comprises a plate o pivoted to the spring bracket t, which carries the cleaner proper r, having a tooth s engaging the rail groove and being arranged to deflect stones &c. to the sides of the track. A plate v, having a block x which forms a continuation of the plate r, is mounted on the bracket t. with vertical play, so that the block may ride over sets or unusual obstructions. The rods g may be moved vertically by rotating the handle n.
Patent GB-190007483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres.
Inventor: BOWYER-SMYTH DAVID MALCOLM
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7483. Bowyer-Smyth, D. M. April 23. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-A pneumatic or other elastic tyre is protected by tread-strips 2 of aluminium or other hard material hinged together by transverse grooves 4<a> and pin-pieces 6. The hinge parts may be shaped to give either a flexible tread, as shown in Fig. 1, or a rigid tread, as shown in Fig. 6. The tread-strips fit on to the tyre, and their inner surfaces may have grooves 3. The tread-strips may be inserted between the air tube and the outer cover.
Patent GB-190011665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Oil Lamps.
Inventor: DENAYROUZE LOUIS
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 11,665. Denayrouze, L. June 27. Incandescent vapour burners. - A burner. which may be applied to the reservoirs of an ordinary oil lamp,comprises cotton feeding- wicks e packed in a tube g of German silver or other metal which is a bad conductor of heat, a vaporizing - chamber d, a heat-conducting rod b, and a bunsen burner a. The starting of the burner is effected by applying a source of heat to the chamber d, and the extinction by opening a valve j, which h reduces the pressure in the chamber d by allowing the vapour to descend the tube k to the reservoir, where it is condensed. Several burners may be mounted upon a common chamber d and wick e, or several burners having separate chambers d and wicks e may be mounted upon a common reservoir. The rod b may be utilized to support the mantles, and chimneys having lateral air-supply openings may be employed.
Patent GB-190020453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Construction of Ceilings
Inventor: WAYSS GUSTAV ADOLF
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 20,453. Wayss, G. A. Nov. 13. Floors, ceilings, beams, &c.-Concrete floors, ceilings, and beams are strengthened by hoop-iron or other strips or bars connected together by hooked ends, pins, bolts, or the like. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 7 and 8, upper bars n are connected with lower bars k by inclined strips l, m. Fig. 10 shows a beam c and floor constructed of bundles of hoop iron strips a, b embedded in concrete. For arched ceilings, vaulted floors, curved beams, and consoles or cornice brackets, the iron strips are curved to the required shape. A floor may be constructed of a number of braced concrete beams placed side by side.