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Patent GB-189714444-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pen-guide Penholders.
Inventor: SHAW ROBERT LAMB
Filed: 1897-06-15
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 14,444. Shaw, R. L. June 15. Penholders.-Relates to a guide for use in steadying the pen when writing. The wire guide d' is pivoted to the holder at a', is twisted partly round the holder at d<2>, and terminates in a loop d<4> at a short distance from the writing-point, which rests upon the paper when the pen is in use. The guide may be turned into the position shown in dotted lines before dipping the pen into the ink.
Patent GB-189717442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for Files and like Tools.
Inventor: RINGEL HEINRICH
Filed: 1897-07-24
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 17,442. Ringel, H. July 24. Ferrules for handles.-Ferrules A for file and other tool handles are made with teeth C pointing inwardly and u p - wardly so as to keep the ferrules from coming off.
Patent GB-189723730-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tyre for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BRUCE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-10-15
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 23,730. Bruce, A., and Connal, W. Oct. 15. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The edges of the metal rim A are bent over to form flanges a which grip the inner ends of radial spiral springs B. The outer ends bare formed concave to receive plates b<1> on which the outer rubber tread C rests, being secured in position by cement or by an inextensible wire passed through the centre. The springs are arranged so that one spring presses on one edge of the rim while the next spring presses on the opposite edge.
Patent GB-189726532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Preserving Beer.
Inventor: GRONWALD JOHANN FRANZ HUGO
Filed: 1897-11-13
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 26,532. Gronwald, J. F. H. Nov. 13. Drawings to Specification. Beer, preserving.-Beer, before sterilization, has deleterious volatile matters removed from it by subjecting it to a vacuum, or by passing an innocuous gas such as carbonic-acid gas through it, or by subjecting it successively to a vacuum and the passage of a gas. The apparatus employed may consist of a vessel provided with stirrers, and with a casing which serves for the passage of heating or cooling substances, and the vessel is also connected with a vacuum pump, and with a supply of carbonic-acid gas.
Patent GB-189729888-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to the Operation of Ships' Water-tight Compartment Doors.
Inventor: JONES EDMUND
Filed: 1897-12-17
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 29,888. Jones, E. Dec. 17. Bulkhead d o o r s are raised and lowered by a screw e working in a divided nut d, so that, when the squared shaft is turned round, the pins f of a doubleended lever g push the pivoted halves of the nut apart, thereby releasing the door, which now slides down and covers the opening. The door can be raised by closing up the divided nut and turning the screw shaft by a handwheel k.
Patent GB-189730536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Production of Striped and otherwise Figured Woven Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: FISH LEVI
Filed: 1897-12-24
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 30,536. Fish, L. Dec. 24. Pile fabrics.-In striped and otherwise figured woven pile fabrics the yarn for the pile weft is of a different colour or material from that for the groundwork or binding-picks.
Patent GB-189730549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Bicycles.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1897-12-24
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 30,549. Mills, B. J. B., [Wolff & Co., R. H.]. Dec. 24. Stands for bicycles. Two uprights a have at their lower ends cross-pieces 1, the outer ends of which rest on the floor, and, whilst the inner ends are hinged together at 2, are turned upwards to form the jaw b. Lateral support is given by a piece e bent as shown and pivoted at 5 to the uprights a. Steps 6 keep the arms e in position. The upper ends of the uprights a form padded sockets d, which engage the back stays and support the bicycle so that the rear wheel can turn freely. Normally, the rear wheel rests between a socket f formed in the piece e and the jaws b. When the stand is hung on a wall by the jaws b, the bicycle may be carried on the arms e, which are provided with pads 8 to prevent scratching.
Patent GB-189800645-A (GB)
Title: Leather-cutting Machine.
Inventor: OSTA EDOUARD VAN
Filed: 1898-01-10
Granted: 1899-01-10
Abstract: 645. Osta, E. van. Jan. 10. Cutting-machines for leather.-The machine is shown as used for cutting out boot and shoe uppers, The main frame A carries a table a' supporting dies, and an upper frame, comprising the guide-bars G for the reciprocating table D<2> carrying the male dies or cutters. The main shaft k, journalled in the frame A, rotates short shafts l, pivoted in the side frames B and carrying arms M having pinions on their outer ends running in circular guides N. The arms M are connected by rods 0 and links S<1> with the table D<2>. Pinions P on the upper ends of the rods O are always in contact with one or other of the racks Q, according to the angular position of the rods O. The outsides of the racks Q also act as guides to the table D', by engagement with slides R thereon.
Patent GB-189802177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames for Bicycles and like purposes.
Inventor: MARGRIE FRED
Filed: 1898-01-27
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 2177. Margrie, F. Jan. 27. Frames for bicycles, tricycles, &c. are strengthened by filling them with compressed air. Fig. 1 shows the application to a bicycle. The air is introduced into the bottom tube through a valve a, and passes through tubes d, i, m, and k to the other frame tubes. The saddle post is closed at its upper end by a diaphragm f to allow the saddle pin to be removed. The saddle post, handle-bars, and front forks are provided with separate valves and inflated separately.
Patent GB-189805768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres, and Rims therefor.
Inventor: SCOBLE SIDNEY
Filed: 1898-03-09
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 5768. Scoble, S. March 9. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-An outer cover a of a pneumatic tyre is formed with inextensible edges b, preferably by encasing therein bands c of steel or other suitable material. This cover is attached to a rim a', which has a fixed flange f and a detachable flange or ring f' adapted to be sprung into the groove or recess g in the rim. The ends h of the ring f<1> are bent at right-angles, pass through a hole in the rim, and are drawn together by any suitable device, such as a ring d and a screw d<1>.
Patent GB-189809493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to "Starting Boxes" or Combined Rheostats and Automatic Cut-outs for Electric Motors.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-04-25
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 9493. Boult, A. J., [Herdman, F. E.]. April 25. Switches; cut-outs.-Relates to starting-switches for motors, magnetic cut-outs being combined therewith to open the circuit in case the current rises above or falls below predetermined limits. The resistances are so arranged that they are slowly and automatically cut-out of the current when the main switch is closed, and are automatically cut in when the switch is opened. The switch cannot again be closed until all the resistances are in the circuit. The switch is held closed by a catch controlled by an electromagnet adapted for normal current. When the current falls, the catch is released and the switch opened by a spring. A second electromagnet is arranged to short-circuit the first magnet in cases of excessive current. Figs. 1 and 2 show one arrangement. The doublepole switch consists of arms a adapted to engage contacts C connected through the fuses 5 with the mains 1 and 2. The brushes d' of the rheostat are carried by a crosshead e on a longitudinally-movable rod E which has a spring connection with the switch arm C through the rod f, spring f<4>, and rods f<1>. The rod E is connected to a dash-pot G to regulate its movement. A catch I is adapted to hold the switch closed. The catch has a finger i which engages a recess in the end of the rod E when the switch is open, and also with a dog i<2> which prevents the closure of the switch unless the rod E is in its lowest position. At J is an electromagnet which with a normal current holds the catch as shown, but with a weakened current allows the spring i<1> to lift the catch, when the switch is opened by the spring f<4>. At K is an electromagnet which with excessive current attracts its weighted armature and short-circuits the magnet J. Instead of locking the switch by the catch I, it may be directly held by the magnet by attaching the armature to the switch arm.
Patent GB-189812255-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Instrument for Reproducing Drawings.
Inventor: SJOESTRAND ERNST GUSTAF
Filed: 1898-05-31
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 12,255. Sj÷strand, E. G. May 31. Pantographs. - A bar C, adjustably clamped to an axis a turning in a heavy pedestal B, carries two wheels D, D' connected by wires b, b<1> so as to turn together. The pencil arm E' and tracer arm E are adjustably clamped to the wheels, and their effective length is in the same proportion as the two parts of the bar C, viz., the proportion of the drawing to the copy. k is a support for the pencil which can be raised off the paper by a bell-crank lever h actuated by a string t.
Patent GB-189814527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Inventor: KININMONTH WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1898-07-01
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 14,527. Kininmonth, W. T. July 1. Drawings to Specification. Golf.-Consists of an improved grip for the handle of a golf club, made of a strip of fabric coated externally with rubber &c., which is wound helically around the end of the handle.
Patent GB-189815794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Underframes for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: LIVESEY HARRY
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 15,794. Livesey, H., [Gould, R., partly]. July 19. Underframing of bodies.-Consists of a longitudinal box girder A, connected by angle-irons B, C to the side girders D. The side girders D are connected to end plates E from which diagonal braces F extend to the box girder at G, where brackets are provided to take the centre and side bearings for the bogies.
Patent GB-189817380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drums for Holding Electric Cables.
Inventor: OXLEY THOMAS
Filed: 1898-08-12
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 17,380. Oxley, T. Aug. 12. Conductors, reels for.-Drums for electric cables are formed with a barrel b riveted by means of angle-irons c as described in Specification No. 16,602, A.D. 1898, to the inner edges of annular face-plates a. The face-plates a are provided with wooden linings d, and with T-shaped peripheral flanges e. The drums may be supported by the inside of the barrel, or may be provided with spokes h which radiate from hub discs i. Various patterns of spokes are described, which may be flat or curved so as to form handles for manipulating the drum. Fig. 2 shows the spokes riveted at i, f, and g, the intervening portions h<4>, h<5> being bent outward and forming split tubes. k, k are strengthening-stays riveted to the hubs and the inner surface of the barrel. The stays may run diagonallv instead of being # form, and the spokes h may be attached to the inner side of the barrel, separate handles being provided on the face-plates. The handles may also be employed on other similar drums, such as those described in Specification No. 16,602, A.D. 1898. In some forms, the spokes h are shown flat and are riveted to the faceplates a, when they do not form handles.
Patent GB-189817438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Radiating Devices for Heating or Cooling Purposes.
Inventor: AYTON ROBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1898-08-12
Granted: 1899-10-12
Abstract: 17,438. Ayton, R. C. Aug. 12. Metal tubes.-A conducting covering or heat-radiating device for heating or cooling purposes is formed of metal having a higher conductivity than the radiating body which it surrounds, and maybe combined with the cylinder of an internal - combustion engine or with tubes of condensers or radiators. The covering may be plain, corrugated, or may be provided with wings or gills, and may be cast in position upon the body.
Patent GB-189818883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Raising of Liquids, Grain, or the like, and to Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ ANTONIO
Filed: 1898-09-03
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 18,883. Rodriguez, A. Sept. 3. Raising liquids by centrifugal force.-In its simplest form, the invention consists of a tube capable of rotation, with its lower end dipping into the liquid &c. to be raised, and having near its upper end a tube similar to the tube 9, Fig. 2. The centrifugal force developed in this tube 9 on rotation effects the raising of the liquid &c. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, a number of tubes 9 are connected at their free ends to a hollow rim 11. In another modification, the tube 8 is extended upwards, and provided with two or more sets of tubes 9 and rims, on a level with each of which is suspended within the tube 8 a fixed blade. The liquid &c. raised by the lowest set of tubes 9 is stated to return to the tube 8, and be further raised by the next highest set of tubes. In another modification, the tubes are arranged as shown in Fig. 4 ; or the same effect may be obtained by two cones, one inside the other. The apparatus may be rotated by horse power through gearing 12, Fig. 2.
Patent GB-189821838-A (GB)
Title: Improved Collapsible and Portable Reading Desk.
Inventor: SCHMIDTHAUSEN-SCHMITZ RUDOLF F
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 21,838. Schmidthausen-Schmitz, R. F. von. Oct. 17. Reading-desks.-The desk consists of two frames hinged along the line d and having a ledge to support a book. Supports e are guided in loops on the frame, and are adjusted by pins passing through holes in the supports and in the cross-bars of the frame, or by ratchets and pawls. The supports have padded feet f to rest against the person of the user, and cords s, adjustable in length, fixed to rings 0 pass round his shoulder. The frame can be folded and rendered easily portable.
Patent GB-189822666-A (GB)
Title: A Celluloid or other Transparent Material Map Case with a Map specially cut or folded to show two sections at once.
Inventor: HORNE JAMES
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 22,666. Horne, J. Oct. 28. Maps.-Flat rectangular map cases for the use of travellers &c. are made of celluloid or other transparent material. The map is folded so that two sections can be seen through the back and front of the case.
Patent GB-189904727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Conductor Conduits and Turn-outs for Tramway and Railway Propulsion.
Inventor: TAYLOR ALFRED MILLS
Filed: 1899-03-03
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 4727. Taylor, A. M. March 3. Electric railways and tramways on a conduit system with mechanically-operated contacts in the conduit. Conduits; conductors; switches; collectors.-The conduit is made with a pair of rails A, of which one may serve as the running rail. They may be tied together by braces B, and manholes or sumps L are provided at intervals. Brushes 0, carried by the vehicle, or attached to the collector, sweep out the conduit. The collector has flexible sides M<1>, and rubs over the contact-studs E or over dummy insulated studs K at points or elsewhere where it might touch the sides. The studs E are carried by rods on which is a plug H which completes the circuit when pressed back into the split socket I, which is connected through a fuze to the feeder. These contacts are contained in the rear part of the box C, which is kept filled with oil or other liquid under pressure from the central station &c., and the pressure may be increased at any time to expel water through the valve C' and passage C<4>. The rod is guided by the tube E<2> mounted in insulators C<2>, and is normally pressed forward by a spring F in the forward chamber of the box. This chamber is normally closed by a valve E' on the rod E, but a drainage hole D<1> is provided. The switch boxes may be duplicated on the other side of the conduit, to serve as the return or as another member of a three-wire system.
Patent GB-189907123-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Carrying Small Arms on Bicycles.
Inventor: MEISSNER FRIEDRICH WILHELM HEI
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 7123. Meissner, F. W. H. April 4. Luggage-carriers.-Relates to arrangements for carrying small-arms on bicycles. Pads A, B are strapped to the frame of the machine, and the gun is strapped to the pads.
Patent GB-189914997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switches for Electric Circuits.
Inventor: WRIGHT GILBERT
Filed: 1899-07-20
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 14,997. Wright, G., and Aalborg, C. Jan. 30, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Switches for heavy currents are fitted with a toggle joint connection between the handle and the moving part of the switch. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the handle 5 has a pair of arms 10 which are pivoted at 9 in a pair of brackets 8, and is connected by links 11 to bars 6 pivoted at 7 in the brackets 8. The contacts 4 are rigidly secured to the other end of the bar 6. When the switch is " on," the joints 13 are below the lines joining the joints 9 and 12, and the switch is locked by a projection 14 on the bars engaging with a projection 15 on the handle. In a modified arrangement, the toggle joint is so arranged that the handle is raised to break contact. Figs. 5, 6, and 7 show a throw-over switch, 18, 19, and 20 being the fixed contacts. The handle 23 is attached to a fork 22 pivoted in a bracket 21 fitted with guides 37. Also pivoted in the bracket is a fork 24 having a slotted head 25. A locking-plate 21 having a slot 30 is pivoted on this head, and a pin 32 carried by the handle passes through the slots 25 and 30. A spring 33 connects this plate with the fork 24. The movable contact 4 is pivoted to the fork 24, and is also connected to it by a spring 34. The switch is locked in either position by the plate 26 engaging with pins 36.
Patent GB-189915765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Purification or Treatment of Sewage by the Biological or Bacterial Method.
Inventor: WHITTAKER CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 15,765. Whittaker, C. J. Aug. 2. Sewage and foul waters, treating; bacteriological processes ; tanks.-A bacteriological treatment of sewage is carried out in tanks 1, 2, 3, 4, having perforated end walls b, through which the sewage flows from chambers c, communicating with a common channel a'. The flow of sewage through the tanks is regulated by means of sluice, in the channel a', cutting off the flow or connecting with the chambers c as required. During the phase of working shown in Fig. 1, the sewage flows from the sewer and flows through the tanks 1, 2, 3, 4 in succession, as shown by the arrows. Any tank may be cleaned out, as may be necessary, without breaking the continuity of the working. When a tank is baing cleaned out, a portion of its sludge, sewage, or scum, containing a large number of micro-organisms, is retained, and afterwards mixed with the fresh sewage which is admitted into the cleansed tank.
Patent GB-189916036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Gas.
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM BURGELAND
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 16,036. Johnson, W. B., [Faux, J A.]. Aug. 5. Gas-producers.-A producer for combined coal and water gas is made larger in area at its upper surface than the lower surface. The top is domed, and is provided with a central charging-opening and with a series of ports 8 leading to an annular chamber 7 from which the gases are exhausted. The charging-hopper 9 is mounted on a frame provided with wheels 10, and is secured by bolts. The hopper is also pivoted in a frame so that it can be inclined for examination. The obliquelyplaced lid 21 is secured by a rod and pressure screw 22. An axial partially-feathered rod 23, carrying at its lower end a distributing-disc 33, is capable of longitudinal and rotary motion, the latter being obtained by the bevel gearing 25, 26 enclosed in the case 32. The disc 33 is provided with radial slots and ridges on its upper and lower surfaces. Coal &c. is distributed in a thin layer on to the top of the hot fuel, and the resulting gases are immediately withdrawn. Water gas is produced by alternately blasting up and passing steam through the incandescent fuel. Two generators may be arranged to be worked alternately.
Patent GB-189917078-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Postal Letter Card and Picture Mount.
Inventor: MARLES ALBERT THOMAS
Filed: 1899-08-23
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 17,078. Marles, A. T. Aug. 23. Letter cards.- Pictures or photographs are mounted or impressed on the flap A, or the flaps A and B, of the letter card or mount shown in Fig. 1, which is provided with adhesive edges D, F, and rows of perforations E.
Patent GB-189923098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stretching Frames for Hanks or Skeins of Yarns or the like in Mercerising, Bleaching, Dyeing, and like Operations.
Inventor: HERSCHMAN WILHELM
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 23,098. Herschmann, W. Nov. 20. Yarns and threads, mercerizing &c. - For stretching hanks or skeins of yarn &c. in connection with mercerizing, bleaching, dyeing, and like operations, they are placed over a pair of bars e, f, of which f is adjustable on the screwed rods c carried by the bar e, and the latter is tubular and may be secured by a central rod g between a pair of discs a on a shaft b. A number of frames similar to e, c, f may be arranged at intervals round the discs a. When the hanks have been placed on the bars in the manner shown and the shaft b is rotated in the mercerizing-bath &c., the hanks are stretched by centrifugal force.
Patent GB-190001430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curtain Poles and such like Devices.
Inventor: RETTIE JAMES
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 1430. Rettie, J. Jan. 23. Curtains, drawing and suspending; brackets.-The pole A carries on its underside at the centre a pulley B with two double-grooved sheaves M, M' and sockets N, N, and at the end pulleys D', also with pairs of sheaves and sockets. Slitted tubes C, C' are carried in these sockets. Hour-glass shaped hollow runners work in the tubes C, C<1>, and have lugs which project through the slit and carry the curtain. A cord E is rove round the pulleys at the ends and centre as shown. The inner runners F<4>, F<5> are fixed to the cord which passes through holes in the remaining runners. Knots or projections X<5>, X<6>, X<7>, X<8> of increasing size are made on the cord E. On pulling one side of the cord the runners F<4>, F<5> move outwards, and so the curtain is withdrawn; on pulling the other side, the runners F<4>, F<5> move inwards, and the remaining runners are picked up one by one by the knots on the cord E. Supports or brackets for the slitted tubes are shown in Figs. 5 and 6. When used for a bay window, the pole is bent, and a friction-wheel is fitted at the angles.
Patent GB-190007576-A (GB)
Title: A Self-recording Anemometer.
Inventor: CASELLA CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 7576. Casella, C. F. April 24. Anemometers.-In self-recording instruments, the wind-cup shaft m drives through suitable gearing, the units wheel d, to which a snail or heart cam f is fixed. This cam engages with a stud on the pencil-carrying lever c pivoted at i. The pencil b bears against the usual clock-driven drum a. The wheel d is preferably geared up to make a revolution while the wind travels 10 miles, and therefore each line passing from the bottom to the top of the chart indicates that the wind has travelled 10 miles during the time indicated by the displacement due to the revolution of the drum. When a snail cam is employed, the lever c is returned to the bottom of the chart after each stroke by a spring. This downward stroke is not therefore significant, whereas in the case of a heart-shaped cam it is.