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Patent GB-189701959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Car Fenders.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1897-01-25
Granted: 1897-03-27
Abstract: 1959. Jensen, P., [Holloway, J. J., and Starkweather, J. W.]. Jan. 25. Obstruction-removers for tramcars. A roller 7 and a belt 12 carried on end rollers 11, 13 are each caused to travel in the reverse direction to the car by means of chains and sprocket-wheels operated from the car axle. When a person is encountered, he is at once caught by the roller 7 and passed on to the belt 12, whence he is carried into the padded chair 10 suspended in front of the car.
Patent GB-189704221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clearing or Clarifying and Filtering Apparatus.
Inventor: HULSSNER ANTON WILHELM THEODOR
Filed: 1897-02-16
Granted: 1898-02-16
Abstract: 4221. H³lssner, A. W. T., and Rohrig, P. Feb. 16. Filters of large capacity; cleansing.-The invention consists in employing a series of four filters I, II, III, IV, each of which is employed successively. A cleansing-fluid, such as benzene or petroleum (referred to as 'oil'), is at the same time passed automatically to and fro through the filtering-medium e. Each filter consists of two dirty-water chambers A, A', and a pure-water chamber B. The chambers A all communicate with a common inlet pipe C controlled by valves C', while the chambers A' communicate in a similar way with the pipe n controlled by valves n<2>. The chambers B communicate at the top in pairs through passages f, f, B (I), B (II), and B (III), B (IV) being so coupled together. The chambers B also have discharge pipes K, controlled by valves K<1>. Initially, the valve C' (I) is open and the other valves C' closed ; K<1> (IV) is open and the other valves K<1> closed ; n<2> (II and III) are open and the others closed ; B (IV) is full of water which has just been filtered, while the other chambers B contain oil ; A (III) contains oil, and the other chambers A dirty water. The chambers A<1> always contain dirty water. This state of affairs is shown diagrammatically in Fig. 8, where O- stands for 'oil,' F.W. for 'filtered water,' and M.W. for 'muddy water.' The dirty water entering at C' (I) now forces water up through the filtering-medium e (I), at the same time displacing the oil from the chamber B (I), which overflows into the chamber B (II). The oil previously in the chamber B (II) is forced downwards through the filtering-medium e (II), thus cleansing it and occupying the chamber A (II). The dirty water displaced from the last is forced through the valves n<2> (II and III) into the chamber A' (III), thus forcing the oil already there up through e (III) into the chamber B (III), the oil in B (III) being forced into the chamber B (IV), and forcing the filtered water in it out at K<1> (IV). The valves C' (III), K' (I), and n<2> (II and IV) are now opened and the others closed, the state of affairs being shown in Fig. 10. After two more changes, the apparatus returns to its original condition, and the cycle re-commences. The oil is introduced when necessary by a pipe d, but oil may be dispensed with, previously-filtered water taking its place. p is a sludge pipe. The Figures show an apparatus which is partly sunk below ground, but an arrangement which is entirely above ground is also described. The chambers A' may be dispensed with, the sludge pipes p taking their place and serving the double purpose. Suitable manholes h are provided for cleaning.
Patent GB-189707124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes.
Inventor: FOSSETT GARDNER MILTON
Filed: 1897-03-18
Granted: 1897-05-08
Abstract: 7124. Fossett, G. M. March 18. Envelopes.-A thickening - strip 7 is put beneath one of the side flaps, to facilitate the tearing open of the envelope.
Patent GB-189708902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Moistening the Air in Spinning and Weaving Mills and other places.
Inventor: VISTE DESIRE
Filed: 1897-04-07
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 8902. Viste, D., and Daw, E. April 7. Air, moistening.- Consists of a sprayproducer c and a surrounding casing a madeof enamelled zinc, which directs the air through the spray. The internal conical casing a' may be raised or lowered so as to modify the area of the spray. The air escapes between the inverted conical parts hand k, a n the waste water is collected in the pan b and flows away by the pipe b<1>
Patent GB-189709390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Velocipedes.
Inventor: PUCH JOHANN
Filed: 1897-04-13
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 9390. Puch, J. April 13. Folding bicycles for military and other uses. The frame is divided at A, B and connected by hinge joints constructed as shown in Fig. 5. To the parts of the divided tubes are fixed sockets E, F, hinged together at G and fixed, when closed, by taper pins H, provided with spring locking-tongues L. When the parts of the bicycle are folded together the wheels coincide and the lower clip R, which carries the rifle, as shown, clips the back fork and holds the parts together. The clip R is formed of clamping-plates fixed to the fork sides and carrying a spindle on which is pivoted a U- shaped clip for gripping the barrel of the rifle. The U-shaped clip may be turned into a horizontal or vertical position and locked by a projection engaging notches. The step P is also hinged so that it may be folded against the wheel.
Patent GB-189712162-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Sketching Blocks with Cases for Holding them.
Inventor: CLIFTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-05-17
Granted: 1897-09-11
Abstract: 12,162. Clifton, W. May 17. Drawing or sketching appliances.-A sketching- block is formed of a number of sheets of cardboard permanently faced with drawing-paper and gummed or otherwise fastened together at the edges so as to be easily detachable. The block is carried in a case consisting of a board with three raised and slightly turned-over edges, the fourth side being open to permit of the introduction and withdrawal of the block.
Patent GB-189714234-A (GB)
Title: Means for Preventing Puncture of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: CUMING ARTHUR JOHN
Filed: 1897-06-11
Granted: 1897-09-04
Abstract: 14,234. Cuming, A. J. June 11. Tyres, pneumatic, preventing puncture of. Within the cover b is a lining c of wire gauze folded upon itself to form a pocket which receives a puncture-resisting band d of green hide, leather, or the like. The air tube a is protected from the gauze by a canvas lining f cemented to the outer cover at the edges.
Patent GB-189715610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Boxes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-06-30
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 15,610. Boult, A. J., [Gatti, M.]. June 30. Cutting-machines for cardboard &c.-The strip to form a box body is fed from a roll M over the cementing-cylinder m<5>, and thence to the cutting-cylinders (not shown) by which the top and bottom edges are mitred or otherwise suitably cut and a transverse score to facilitate the severance of the blank is produced. From the cutting-cylinders the band is carried upwards to a pin or former d<2> on the end of the rotary reciprocating shaft G. The end of the band engages in a slit in the pin or former which by its rotation forms the body of the box of two or more thicknesses as desired, a suitable roller pressing the layers together. The band is severed at the transverse score by the descent of a roller on it. The band from which the bottoms are cut is fed from a roll M<1> to a hollow punch from which the bottom blank is pushed by a plunger to the box body. The final layer of the body is then wound, suitable rollers being provided to turn down the flap to secure the bottom. Provision is also made to cover or paper the body, and the neck portion of the same, these covering-bands being attached after the body band leaves the cylinder cutters and before it reaches the former. The material for covering the body is fed from a roll N' and that for covering the neck is fed from a roll N, both being cut into lengths at the proper time by cutting-blades on the feed-rollers. The box being finished, the former is withdrawn within a sleeve, thus throwing off the box, which is thrust from the machine by a hammer or pusher.
Patent GB-189716874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Couplings.
Inventor: TABBERT WILLIAM HERMAN HENRY
Filed: 1897-07-16
Granted: 1897-09-04
Abstract: 16,874. Tabbert, W. H. H., and Tabbert, W. June 16. Couplings, non-antomatic.-An end elevation of a car is shown with the coupling-link 12 in section. The coupling-pin 7 is carried on the end of a rod 3, which is constrained to move up and down in one plane by means of a guide-stud 8 on the arm 9.
Patent GB-189724009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash or Change Trays.
Inventor: MORCHEN EMIL
Filed: 1897-10-18
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 24,009. Morchen, E. Oct. 18. C o i n holders.- Cash trays a r e formed with a staggered arrangement of pockets, Figs. 7 and 8, each for a small definite number of coins, in place of long troughs.
Patent GB-189730133-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for use in Holding and Centering Cycle and other Fittings while being Bored.
Inventor: GROVES THOMAS
Filed: 1897-12-20
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 30,133. Groves, T. Dec. 20. Boring and drilling; work-holders.-Relates to appliances for holding bottom brackets for cycles and other fittings while being bored. The bottom bracket or fitting E is supported on a spindle J clamped in the upright f on a slide F adjustable on a frame A. The disc f<1> is provided with an arm f carrying a plug L which enters one of the tubes in the bracket &c. E, fixing it on the spindle J. The slide F is adjusted to place the work in the required position under a tube C which serves as a guide to the drill. The tube C is clamped in position by a split taper bush B forced down in the opening a<2> in the frame a by a screwed sleeve D.
Patent GB-189804888-A (GB)
Title: A Knife Cleaning Machine.
Inventor: SPENCER WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1898-02-28
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 4888. Spencer, W. T. Feb. 28. Knives, cleaning. -The knives are laid radially on a sector-shaped slab a having recesses b for the handles, and are rubbed by reciprocating an upper hinged sector d about a pivot e.
Patent GB-189807142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Superheaters.
Inventor: DUISBERG MARTIN
Filed: 1898-03-24
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 7142. Duisberg, M., and Schaefer, H. F. B. March 24. Superheaters, steam.-Relates to apparatus for intermittently operating valves C, C' situated between the superheater U and the boiler and engine steam pipes Z, A respectively. The levers h, h<1> for operating the valves are connected by gab-levers s, s<1> to the oscillatory links m, m<1>, which are slotted to receive the crank-pins k, k<1>, driven by toothed wheels r, z<1>, z<2> from the central shaft s<2>. The link m<1> is open and is provided with a spring, so that, when the crank-pin k<1> passes out of the slot, this spring acts on the link and closes the valve C<1>. In the cycle of working, the valve C is open for a short period to admit steam to the superheater U, the valve C' being shut. The valve C now closes, and the steam is superheated, and, when the valve C' opens, passes to the pipes A, after which the valve C' closes and the operation is repeated. By throwing the gab-levers out of gear, steam may pass to the pipe A through the valve V and pipe D.
Patent GB-189809818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Shearing or Cutting Fabrics.
Inventor: MATHONET AUGUST
Filed: 1898-04-28
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 9818. Mathonet, A., and Mathonet, E. April 28. Shearing.-After the fabric has been shorn by a cutter revolving in one direction, the direction of its movement is reversed and it is operated on by a cutter revolving in the opposite direction. The Figure illustrates the apparatus diagrammatically.
Patent GB-189813222-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Judging Machine for Cycle Races.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1898-06-13
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 13,222. Justice, P. M., [Baird, A. L.]. June 13. Races, judging.-Apparatus for judging cycle races consists of a number of rods or laths C supported transversely across the track during the last lap. The laths are coated with wet paint or enamel so as to place a number of marks on the wheels of the machines as they pass the winning post, a rod being dropped for each wheel as it passes. The rods are shown attached to articulated wires c, and are supported on the upper surface of the end D of a swinging arm D'. The front of the end D is notched at d, to allow a rod to fall when pressed upon, the swing arm E holding the front rod up through the pressure of the spring F. The arms D<1>, E are locked together so as to bring each rod C to the front in turn as one is dropped.
Patent GB-189821732-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Springs and Checks for Swing-doors, also applicable for Single-doors and Rebated Doors.
Inventor: JONES THOMAS
Filed: 1898-10-15
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 21,732. Jones, T. Oct. 15. Door-closing apparatus; d o o r checks. - A door spring and check for letting into the floor for use with swing or doubleacting, or single or rabbeted doors, has a crank f on the door pivot b, having a roller g which bears against one or other of a pair of arms c, c<1> as the d o o r is opened. These arms bear at one end on a block d, and their movement compresses volute springs, thus tending to close the door when opened in either direction. The check cylinder n is pivoted at p, and its piston-rod j has pivoted to its outer end j<1> a T-lever t as shown in Fig. 2. If two cylinders are used, as in Fig. 4, the ends j<1> of the cross-arm are connected to the piston-rods. The remaining arm is pivoted to the crank at f<1>. Jointed links h, h<1>, pivoted at i, i<1>, are also pivoted to the ends of the cross-arm. As the door opens, the lever and links take up the positions shown in Fig. 4, the object being to impart a greater travel to the piston than would occur in the usual arrangements of this class, thus ensuring a better cushioning. The links are jointed so that they cannot open beyond the position shown in Fig. 4, and the friction at the various pivots is sufficient to prevent oscillation of the door after closing. The cylinder may have a back cover only, the piston being drawn out of the cylinder at the forward end, Fig. 4, to ensure a full charge of air during closing. The arrangement of door springs may be used without the check.
Patent GB-189822999-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Zither or the like.
Inventor: EICHLER ALWIN
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 22,999. Eichler, A. Nov. 1. Zithers; music chord and note indicators.-A number of bridges A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I are arranged, each carrying from four to seven strings tuned to a complete chord. Chord and note indicators are secured below the strings, indicating by consecutive numbers the notes to be plucked in succession and by wavy lines the chords.
Patent GB-189902785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Carpet Pins.
Inventor: HOOKHAM PHILIP
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 2785. Hookham, P. Feb. 8. Pins, carpet.- The head B is made separate from the shank A, so that the pin may be more readily driven and straightened when bent. The edge of the head may overhang so as to give a better grip.
Patent GB-189913488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Pens.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 13,488. Johnson, J. Y., [Eagle Pencil Co.]. June 29. Working by electricity.-Relates to means for hardening the extreme points of nibs by electric heating. Fig. 4 shows a diagrammatic side view of the apparatus. An electric current from the dynamo D passes round the circuit m, n, which is complete only when a nib P is placed between a rest and the spring piece d and when one of the projections b on the rotating disc a is in contact with the spring c. In some cases, the spring piece d is replaced by a firm support, so that, by depressing the nib when the points are hot, they are bent slightly upwards.
Patent GB-189915379-A (GB)
Title: Improved Jacquard-card Stamping Machine.
Inventor: PIEDFORT ALFRED
Filed: 1899-07-26
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 15,379. Piedfort, A. July 26. Cards, punching.-In order to operate piano machines by power, the punch head c is connected by standards Y to the lower P of two crenellated plates P, P', and the upper plate P' is connected by a rod j to a lever 0, which is operated by a cam I on the constantly-driven shaft B'. Normally the projections on one plate enter the grooves in the other, but, when the treadle n is depressed, it causes the bell-crank lever q o z to shift the plate P laterally, so that on the next motion of the lever 0 the punches will be actuated. At the same time a lever connected to the piece W causes the card to be advanced for the next operation. When the card is completed, the carriage g is returned by pulling the free end i<1> of a chain i, which passes around a constantly-rotating drum h.
Patent GB-190002584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Utensils.
Inventor: CORRIGALL WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1901-04-09
Abstract: 2584. Corrigall, W. E. Feb. 9. Pastry.-Fig. 1 shows one form of pie. crust support. On the upper part of the inverted cup A is formed a disc a<3> having a tubular extension a<4> communicating with the interior by openings a<5>. Fig. 4 shows a form in which the disc and upper part are made separate from the cup and afterwards secured to it. Fig. 6 shows a form in which the cup is dispensed with.
Patent GB-190005156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Candlesticks or Candle Lamps.
Inventor: DIX JOSEPH RICHARDS
Filed: 1900-03-19
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 5156. Dix, J. R. March 19. Candlesticks o r candle lamps.-The forked ends f of the pivoted clips b are caused by the springs d, to hold the candle in the position shown in Fig. 1 until the candle has burned down to the ends f. The end of the candle is then raised by the spring i lifting the tube j, upon which the candle rests, in the guide-tube h, to allow of the candle end being entirely consumed.
Patent GB-190005185-A (GB)
Title: Tobacco Pipe.
Inventor: WYLLIE ALFRED
Filed: 1900-03-19
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 5185. Wyllie, A. March 19. Tobacco pipes. - The bowl is formed with a taper bore E opening into a larger bore or chamber E<2>, which is undercut or grooved, as shown at A. Into the chamber E' is screwed a removable hollow plug C, through which passes a screwed rod or stem having a cone-shaped disc D at its upper end, and a disc G at its lower end. This rod and discs may be used for regulating the draught.
Patent GB-190006400-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Suspending Umbrellas and other Articles.
Inventor: COCHRAN MARIA HOLLAND
Filed: 1900-04-05
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 6400. Cochran, M. H. April 5. Attaching articles to wearing-apparel; belts.- Relates to an appliance for suspending umbrellas and other articles from a belt or other article of wearing-apparel. It consists of a ring 15, Fig. 2, to which are attached two chains 16, 17, which are, in turn, connected each to a ring 18, 19, united by a chain 21 which is passed through a slot 22 in the handle or stick of the umbrella 20. The belt is provided with a slot 6, in which is fitted a spring hook 9, as shown in section in Fig. 3, and when it is desired to suspend the umbrella the ring 15 is engaged with the hook 9. Spring hooks 23, shown in section in Fig. 4, are attached to the rings 18, 19 and serve for the suspension of other articles, thus converting the appliance into a chatelaine. The number of suspensory rings may be more than two. Fig. 5 shows a form of spring hook with an attaching pin 29 for use in place of the hook 9 when the umbrella is suspended elsewhere than from a belt.
Patent GB-190013659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Obtaining Dry Starch or Starch Syrup or Sugar and Albumen from Maize, Wheat, Rice and other Grains.
Inventor: WULKAN HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-07-30
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 13,659. Wulkan, H., and Straetz, H. July 30. Glucose.-Relates to a process for obtaining dry starch, or starch syrup or sugar, and gluten or albumen, from maize, wheat, rice, &c. The husks and germs are removed from the grain by the usual process employed in the manufacture of starch, and the starch milk, still containing albumen, is drained in depositing-vats or centrifugal chambers. The moist starch is treated in vacuum extraction apparatus with strong hot spirit containing a small proportion of alkali lye for the purpose of removing the albumen as well as fat and colouring-matters and water. The extract is concentrated by distilling off the alcohol and the albumen precipitated by weak acid, the fat and colouring-matters being subsequently extracted by means of a suitable solvent, such as benzene or ether. The starch is washed with hot spirit, which is finally evaporated in vacuo so as to leave pure, dry, and neutral starch. In the production of starch syrup or sugar by means of mineral acids, the removal of the husks and germs is unnecessary, the sugar juice being ultimately separated from the cellulose by filtration. The process for extracting the albumen can be applied to the residuum of the usual starch-producing process, and also to the residuum on the sieves.
Patent GB-190014714-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Tobacco-boxes, Cigarette-cases, and the like.
Inventor: WILLIAMS HUGH
Filed: 1900-08-16
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 14,714. W i lliams, H. Aug. 16. Tobacco boxes; cigarette cases.- The lid b of a tobacco box a or of a cigarette case is formed with clips e for retaining a packet d of cigarette papers.
Patent GB-190015727-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Machinery to be used in the Manufacture of Needles.
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 15,727. Milward & Sons, H., and Davis, S. Sept. 4. Stamping sewing-needles. Relates to stamping- machines in which the head of the needle is flattened and the initial depressions for the eye are formed. The needles are fed between the dies a<2>, b<2> by two transversely-grooved wheels arranged one on either side of the lower die. These wheels are intermittently rotated by a finger l engaging a toothed wheel carried on their shaft c. The finger l is carried by a slide i<2> reciprocated by a lever actuated by a cam on a vertical shaft. A similarlyoperated slide k<2> carries a finger adapted to lock the feed-wheels during the stamping operation. The needle blanks are fed to the rotary carrier down an inclined shoot, and are prevented from jamming by levers p projecting into the shoot and oscillated through a rock-shaft r operated from the finger l.