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Patent GB-189715860-A (GB)
Title: Improved Shuttle, Pike, and Bobbin for Weaving Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: STAINCLIFFE JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-07-03
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 15,860. Staincliffe, J. July 3. Loom shuttles.-The peg SP is plain and made of steel, and the bobbin B is held in place upon it by pins P engaging in notches N.
Patent GB-189721939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and connected with, Stethoscopes.
Inventor: TESKE CARL AUGUST
Filed: 1897-09-24
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 21,939. Teske, C. A. Sept. 24. Stethoscopes; percussion sounding-apparatus.- The stethoscope consists of a metallic body portion A, Fig. 1, having an enlarged end a, fitted with a conical rubber ring d and a smaller opposite end b, which may be cupped so as to receive a rubber plugp, for use as a hammer in percussive observation. It is formed with an axial passage c, and is pivoted upon a tubular bow h to which the ear tubes are connected. In a modified form, a Y- piece for attaching the ear tubes fits into the body piece at right-angles. A pleximeter, Fig. 3, which may be used in connection with the stethoscope, consists of a celluloid disc k, having an undercut flange l adapted to embrace the rubber ring d. It is provided with a projecting stud n, to be pressed between the ribs, and may have a lining of sheet rubber o to receive the blows in the percussive method of observation.
Patent GB-189723558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising the Pile or Nap of Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: GREENHALGH ANDREW
Filed: 1897-10-13
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 23,558. Greenhalgh, A. Oct. 13. Gigging. -In raising the pile or nap of woollen or cotton &c. fabrics, an additional raising- roller d is used to prevent streaks on the fabric. The roller d may be rotated positively and moved longitudinally, and more than one roller may be used.
Patent GB-189726385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Inside of the Nozzle of the Garden Syringe.
Inventor: HICKIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-11-12
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 26,385. Hickin, W. Nov. 12. Syringes.-Relates t o a spray-producing attachment. Within the nozzle, which is formed with a concave inner end-surface e, slides a plug having helical grooves c, and a flat end so that a space is left between it and the surface e. Liquid forced through the plug into the space issues from the nozzle in spray.
Patent GB-189726652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process and Machinery for Washing, Shelling, and Drying Grain.
Inventor: STEINMETZ JOHANN STEFAN
Filed: 1897-11-15
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 26,652. Steinmetz, J. S. Nov. 15. Processes of treating grain.-Relates to a process for washing, decorticating, and drying grain, and to apparatus therefor. Two forms of apparatus are described. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the grain is fed at n into a water trough M in which rotates a ribbed drum T by the action of which the grain is decorticated and the husks are floated off from the trough with other light impurities at p. Stones and other heavy impurities collect in a portion of the trough M under the feedshoot n, and can be separately removed. A bucket elevator arranged at the end of the drum T removes the grain to a drying-device consisting of a slowly-revolving cylinder C with an agitator S arranged therein. The grain passes from the drying-device to a polishing -device similar in construction to the decorticating-device described above, except that, if desired, the cylinder may be fitted with a series of polishing-brushes near its end. In the other form of apparatus, the parts are differently arranged. The grain first passes to a washing - machine, then to a drying- machine, and then to decorticating and polishing machines. The latter machine is placed in connection with a fan which removes the separated husks and also tends to dry the grain.
Patent GB-189728086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Lubricators.
Inventor: SCOTT MARK HENRY
Filed: 1897-11-29
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 28,086. Scott, M. H. Nov. 29. Lubricators.-Fig. shows a grease cup A having a piston F depressed by the rotation of the nut D under the influence of the spring C. The pistonrod may screw through the piston and be rotated by the spring, or the interior of the cup and exterior of the piston may be threaded, the spring in this case causing the piston itself to rotate. The piston is retracted and the spring rewound by turning the part I. To facilitate the rewinding, ratchet teeth, in which a pawl L engages, are formed on the cover. The pawl is withdrawn to put the lubricator in action by turning the cam wedge M. ln a modification, the piston is drawn back and the spring rewound by separate means. Fig. 1A shows a joint for pipes used for connecting a fixed lubricator with a moving part, as in lubricating the crank of an engine. The joint between the parts A, E is made tight by packing D expanded by wedge-shaped blocks B, C operated by set-screws F.
Patent GB-189801994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Fuses for Electrical Conductors.
Inventor: FERGUSON LOUIS ALOYSIUS
Filed: 1898-01-25
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 1994. Ferguson, L. A. Jan. 25. Cut-outs.-A strip of metal, (preferably copper), is formed with flat slotted ends a for the terminals and with a central arch a<2> which is narrowed in the centre as shown.
Patent GB-189802017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Lamp Burners.
Inventor: HEMPEL HEINRICH
Filed: 1898-01-25
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 2017. Hempel, H. Jan. 25. OiL lamps, preventing overflow &c. from.-The escape or evaporation of oil from the exposed edge of the argand wick, when the lamp is not in use,is prevented by sleeves b, c, which are connected together by an arm e passing through the air-supply aperture d, and are raised into contact with the flamespreader i by means of the rack f and the pinion g.
Patent GB-189803528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Brake Work.
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1898-02-12
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 3528. Sangster, C. T. B. Feb. 12. Brakes.-Relates to brakes for bicycles &c. in which the mechanism is partly concealed in the steering - post. The brake lever a, pivoted on the handle-bar c, passes through a slot c' and engages with a collar d<1> on a rod d, the lower end of which screws into a sleeve e carrying the brake shoe j. The sleeve is encircled by the brakereturn spring g, which is adjustable by a nut f. The lower end of the spring rests on a plate i<2> fixed by screws &c. to the underside of the fork crown. A projection on the plate i<2> engages with a slot e<2> in the sleeve e, or vice versÔ, to prevent rotation of the sleeve. The upper end of the rod d is guided by a hole or sleeve c<5> in the handle-bar junction, and is provided with a nick d<3> to allow adjustment with a screwdriver. The brake shoe consists of a rubber &c. block j<5>, Fig. 6, mounted on a metal back j<1> with forked ends, and fixed by cross-pins j<4>. The spring g may be replaced by a spring acting on the brake lever.
Patent GB-189814022-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Enamel Protector applicable to the Base of all Vessels or Receptacles containing Liquid or Solid Material.
Inventor: WHATMOUGH JAMES
Filed: 1898-06-24
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 1 4, 0 2 2. Whatmough, J., and Whatmough, J. H. June 24. Bottoms. - Protectors consisting of enamelled metal bars b are used. for attachment by rivets or otherwise to the base of casks or other vessels or receptacles.
Patent GB-189815667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inflators, Pumps, Syringes, and the like Articles.
Inventor: STONE HERBERT
Filed: 1898-07-18
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 15,667. Stone, H., and Hughes, S. W. July 18. Hand-pumps; syringes. -Paper, papier mÔchÚ, wood pulp, and the like are used for the barrels 10 and handles 11 of pumps &c. and suitably rendered oilproof and waterproof. Wooden plugs 13,17 may be glued in or fixed by metal caps 14, for the reception of the pistonrod and discharge nozzle ; or metal caps may be employed alone, and secured by pressing them on or by spinning over their flanges. The nuts 22 for the caps 24 may be secured in the same way. The tubes 10, 11 may be strengthened by ferrules 16, 23.
Patent GB-189815859-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Camp Stool and Life Saving Apparatus.
Inventor: HAMMOND Charles
Filed: 1898-07-20
Granted: 1899-07-20
Abstract: 15,859. Hammond, C. July 20. Stools.-Two pairs of legs A, pivoted at a, have stops K to limit their opening and quadrants G and guides F which engage when the stool is folded. The upper ends of the legs form casings B for containing metal reservoirs forming buoyant floats. The covers D of these casings B may be slid inwards to form the seat bottom ; or the bottom may be formed by longitudinal and cross straps L fixed permanently at one end and at the other to hooks H. A back M may be supported by means of its feet N<1> engaging under the bars E fixed to the covers D. The buoyant floats may be used to contain provisions. When to be used as a life-buoy the covers D are slid apart, or the straps L removed, and the user steps between the two pairs of legs ; his shoulders are then supported by the quadrant G ; the straps L may be passed over the shoulders of the user, and may be secured in front.
Patent GB-189818143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Purification of Syrup, Molasses, and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 18,143. Thompson, W. P., [Boot, J. C.]. Aug. 23. Purifying saccharine liquids and syrups.-The decolorization of syrups, molasses, and the like is effected by adding thereto zinc and sulphurous acid, then precipitating the zinc by adding a soluble ferrocyanide, such as potassium ferrocyanide, and finally separating the ferrocyanide of zinc by filtration or decantation. Instead of adding zinc and sulphurous acid, a solution of hydrosulphurous acid, separately obtained by means of zinc and sulphurous acid, may be added to the saccharine liquids, the zinc being precipitated by a soluble ferrocyanide ; the zinc ferrocyanide thus obtained may be heated with caustic potash or other suitable alkali, so as to recover the soluble ferrocyanide.
Patent GB-189818465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Obtaining Rapid Changes of Wording or Wordings, or Pictures, viz., in Changing the Presentation of One Board or Sheet for Another, and applicable to Advertising Purposes, and also generally.
Inventor: CORTHESY JULES HIPPOLYTE
Filed: 1898-08-29
Granted: 1899-09-29
Abstract: 18,465. Corthesy, J. H., and Koopman, E. B. Aug. 29. Advertising.-Wordings or pictures for advertising and other purposes are put on sections or blades a, a<1>, a<2> mounted on frames b, b<1>, b<2>, one of which may be fixed and the others adapted to slide to change the pictures &c. The frames, which may be any number, may be actuated in any suitable way.
Patent GB-189821873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Flue Tubes and Fire-boxes of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: MORRIS ISRAEL
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 2 1 , 8 7 3 . M o r r i s, I. Oct. 18. Baffles for steam-generator flues and fireboxes. A helical baffle e is inserted in the flue of a Cornish or similar boiler as shown in Fig. 1, or supported in the firebox of a vertical boiler by cross water tubes k as shown in Fig. 3. The baffle shown in Fig. 1 is preferably made in short lengths connected together as shown at f; it may, however, be in one piece, and the central shaft may be hollow. In Fig. 3, the baffle is shown in the form of helical vanes e on rings or cylinders i of metal or fireclay.
Patent GB-189826843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lever Mechanism for the Transmission of Mechanical Motion.
Inventor: GREEN WILLARD REED
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 26,843. Green, W. R. Dec. 20. Linkwork.-The lever A is mounted upon a ball- and-socket fulcrum and engages disc-cranks on the shafts F, F<1> by ball-and-socket connections. When applied instead of a crank in a motor, the ccnnecting-rod H is also connected to the lever by a universal joint. The point of connection may be variable, and more than one rod may be coupled to each lever.
Patent GB-189903397-A (GB)
Title: Improved Flame Spreader for Petroleum Round-burners.
Inventor: HOLY CARL
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 3397. Holy, C. Feb. 15. Oil lamp burners, flame spreaders for.-The flame spreader a, which fits tightly within the inner wick-tube f and rests upon the shoulder g, is formed with an annular indentation c and a flanged cap b. Through holes e in the indentation c the cold air impinges upon the wick-tube f, and prevents the capillarity of the wick from being partially de stroyed by premature carbonization, and the flanged cap b serves to collect and superheat a portion of the air supply, which then passes through the perforations d to increase the steadiness and illuminating power of the flame.
Patent GB-189912511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means and Apparatus for Reproducing Animated Scenes by Projection on to Screens or Surfaces.
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 12,511. Abel, C. D., [Soc. Internationale d'Etudes Industrielles]. June 15. Magic-lanterns; camera obscuras. -Views of actual persons, objects in motion, or natural scenery are reproduced upon screens or other surfaces, which may be situated either in balls for simultaneous representation to a number of persons, or in closed chambers having a limited number of sightholes. In the latter case, slides may be automatically withdrawn on the insertion of a coin. The Figure shows diagrammatically a method of carrying into effect the invention, which consists essentially in the employment of a large size object lens B through which the images of a series of performers upon the revolvable stage G, H can pass and, by means of the reflectors m and s, be thrown in their natural positions upon the translucent screen e. There may be several of such lenses, reflectors, and screens, or a single extended screen of curved form may be used. To reproduce animated scenes from the platform I, the reflector V is dropped into position, and, to project views of external objects, the reflector s is raised to the position s<2>; in this case the object glass T is employed. A phonograph may be used while reproducing the scenes. In addition, eyeglasses may be provided at X and Y.
Patent GB-189913004-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Seal for Hermetically Closing Bags, Cases, Boxes, or Chests Containing Articles of Food or the like, Signals, Life Saving Appliances, Compasses, and other Instruments used on Board Ship.
Inventor: DEZAUNAY LOUIS
Filed: 1899-06-22
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 13,004. Dezaunay, L. June 22. Bags ; trunks.-Relates to means for hermetically closing bags, cases, boxes, or chests containing articles of food or the like, signals, life-saving appliances, compasses, and other instruments used on board ship. An india-rubber band or strip A, or a band or strip of any other suitable water-tight fabric, such as gutta-percha in sheets, or ordinary fabric coated with size or other adhesive material such as india-rubber, gutta-percha, marine glue, Chatterton's compound, pitch, wax, or the like, or solder or water-tight varnish of any kind, is glued over the joint between the lid and body, a wire B with end ring b being previously laid under the strip to facilitate opening. By pulling the wire the strip A may be cut through on three sides, leaving the other for a hinge, and the box &c. may be closed again, so that the impermeable strip again prevents the ingress of water.
Patent GB-189918619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Tea-kettles, Saucepans, and like Boiling Utensils.
Inventor: ROBERTS ALBERT HENRY
Filed: 1899-09-15
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,619. Roberts, A. H. Sept. 15. Drawings to Specification. Kettles ; saucepans.-The lid of a kettle, saucepan, or like boiling-utensil is provided with one or more exit tubes for steam. The mouths of the tubes are turned downwards, to prevent the entrance of soot.
Patent GB-189918681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Stoves.
Inventor: TOMKINS ALFRED SAVILL
Filed: 1899-09-15
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 18,681. Tomkins, A. S. Sept. 15. Cooking-stoves.-Relates to a cooking-stove of the type described in Specification No. 2410, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Cooking &c.], in which two rows of ovens are arranged, one on each side of a fireplace. A brickwork structure B is built on each side of the fireplace A, in which is formed a flue C terminating in a central flue F, which leads to the chimney. The flues C are closed at the top by ovens H similar to those described in the above-mentioned Specification. Firebrick slabs I' protect the ovens &c. from injury by the flames, and the back of the fireplace is separated from the flue F by a firebrick partition J. Plates K, K<1>, formed with slotted holes which take over studs L, secure the ovens in position and serve to close the ends of the stove. An inclined plate M leads the products of combustion to the chimney. Access is gained to the flues C through soot doors N. The fireplace door 0 hangs upon a bar P, pivoted to one row of ovens and hooked into a loop on the other row, and may slide sideways on the bar. In a modification, a water boiler is arranged at the back of the fireplace.
Patent GB-189923876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Shearing or Finishing the Edges of Pile Fabrics, Mats, and the like.
Filed: 1899-11-30
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 23,876. Goodacre, H., and Goodacre & Sons, W. Nov. 30. Shearing.-In shearing the edges of pile fabrics, mats, and the like, the cylindrical spiral cutter 1, which works against a fixed blade 2, is mounted on a shaft 3 at an incline, as shown, or the spiral cutter may be conical, in which case the shaft 3 may be vertical. The table 20 which holds the article is hinged at 21, and can be tilted, as shown in dotted lines, and held in the tilted position by racks 22 with which engage pawls operated by levers 23. The table is also adapted to be lifted as a whole, and moved to or from the cutter by means of links, cranks, pinion, rack, and worm gearing, as shown, so that, when the knife gets blunt, another part of it will be brought to operate on the article. Arrangements are provided to adjust the blade 2 in relation with the spiral cutter.
Patent GB-190003217-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Obtaining Intense Heat by Means of Gas, with Contrivance for Accumulating and Recuperating the Heat.
Inventor: DELIN GEORGES
Filed: 1900-02-17
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 3217. Delin, G. Feb. 17. Gas s t o v e s ; carburetting.-Gas enters by a tube b to a carburetting-chamber a, containing a suitable carburetting- substance, and thence passes out by a nozzle c to a vertical mixing- chamber d provided with conical ends f, g and air inlets h. The mixture of gas and air impinges first upon a plug i, having openings j, l, k, and then upon a gauze cover m, from both of which a portion of the mixture is forced back to the mixing-chamber only as much of the mixture passing through as is required. Above the gauze m the mixture expands considerably, and then is ignited above the gauze n. Above the flame there is suspended, by means of a frame o, a refractory plate p for radiating the heat.
Patent GB-190004103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Corsets and similar Garments.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1900-03-03
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 4103. Willis, P. R. J., [Wade, A. H.]. March 3. Methods of fastening.-The stud members of corset and similar fastenings are arranged so as to project from either side. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the fastening is formed with an elliptical shank 1 adapted to slide in hole in the corset busk and formed at each end with a head 2 and a circular slot 3. The fastening can be secured with either head at the busk, by pressing that head until the bush is engaged by the slot 3 and then rotating it. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, the shank is circular, and is formed with a slot 18 adapted to engage a projection 9, Fig. 5, formed on the aperture in the busk. The heads 2 may be formed after the shank is inserted in the busk, or the busk may have slots 10, Fig. 5, to enable the heads to be sprung into position. In another form, shown in Fig. 6, the shank screws into a nut 11 secured to the busk. According to the Provisional Specification, one of the busks is slotted transversely at intervals, the tongues so formed being folded to form double hooks which project from both sides of the busk, but, when engaged on either side with the other busk, are sprung flat on the opposite side.
Patent GB-190006732-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Cleaning Lamp-glasses and other Hollow Cylindrical Bodies
Inventor: LURTZ KARL
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 6732. Lurtz, K. April 10. Cleaning pipes and tubes.-The invention is illustrated in connection with a device for cleaning lamp chimneys, cylinders, and the like. The cleansing - rags are placed upon the roughened surface of oval pads d made of rubber or other elastic material and connected by lugs g to springs b secured to the wooden or other handle a by a locking- plate c<1> or its equivalent. The springs b are compressed by hand while the springs are being inserted into the lamp chimney or other article to be cleaned. It is stated in the Provisional Specification that the invention may be adapted to the cleaning of pipes, tubes, flues, and the like, that brushes or their equivalents of bristles or other materials may be substituted for the pads d, that the handle may be formed by the prolongation of the springs, and that the extension of the springs may be controlled by a slide. More than two springs may be employed, and the brushes may be attached to the middle of the springs or entirely dispensed with, the edges of the springs being then used as scrapers.
Patent GB-190013775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Evaporating Liquids by Means of Steam
Inventor: MORISON DONALD BARNS
Filed: 1900-08-01
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 13,775. Morison, D. B. Aug. 1. Spigot-and-socket joints; junction pieces. - Relates to improvements in the evaporators described in Specification No. 9548, A.D. 1893, [Abridgment Class Distilling &c.]. Faucets 10, 11 of the steam-supply passage 12 and discharge passage 13 are adapted to receive spigots 8, 9 on a flange at the free end of a hinged casting provided with supply and discharge channels connected by coils. A dividing-web between the channels has a hole 14 to engage a bolt or stud 15, on which a cross piece 17 and nut 16 are afterwards threaded. The flange may be extended to receive additional bolts. For an intermediate connection in place of a terminal one, a bent tube is led from the channel to a steam-tight socket in axial line with the hinge of the casting.
Patent GB-190019218-A (GB)
Title: Recreation Game
Inventor: WEHNEKE AUGUST HERMANN EMIL PE
Filed: 1900-10-26
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 19,218. Wehneke, A. H. E. P. Oct 26. War games.- The game is designed to represent the war between China and the Allies. A board, marked as shown, with one hundred and seventeen spaces, is divided into three small areas and one larger one. The Chinese forces occupy the larger area and are represented by fifteen pieces, fourteen soldiers occupying the spaces a and the general occupying the space b. The Allies occupy the smaller areas, and each has nine soldiers and a general, the soldiers being marked c, e, g and the generals d, f, h. The soldiers move and take as in draughts, except that the Allies cannot move backwards, and no soldier may take more than one piece. The generals have the bishop's move in chess, and may take any number of pieces. The object of the Allies is to occupy the spaces a, b originally occupied by the Chinese, while the Chinese seek to reduce their numbers to prevent them from occupying all these spaces. No piece may pass directly across the double lines.