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Patent GB-189723159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads.
Filed: 1897-10-08
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 23,159. Lake, H. H., [Oliver Bros.]. Oct. 8. Bedsteads.-Small overhanging uprights C, D, applied to the pillars of a bedstead end, support a rail E with or without a central ornament f.
Patent GB-189726513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Keys.
Inventor: LATHAM EDWIN
Filed: 1897-12-04
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 26,513. Latham, E. Dec. 4. Locks, key.-A door or safe lock has the bolt A, Fig. 1, controlled by a number of spring pins a, passing through suitable slots in it. When the pins are operated by a key F, Fig. 1<A>, slots a<2> in the pins are brought into register and allow the bolt to be retracted by a spring J. An eccentric K, mounted on a handle spindle k, engages with a lug a' on the bolt to enable it to be shot. This spindle is turned when the key is inserted to allow the bolt to be spring-retracted, and, if not turned too far, the bolt may be shot without using the key. The motion of the bolt may be limited by the lug a<6> to prevent it from moving sufficiently far to allow the spring pins to again pass into the notches and render the key necessary for locking. If the key is to be used for locking, an additional notch is provided in the bolt to allow the pins to engage the notches in the retracted position. The pins may be shaped as shown in Fig. 3. Further security is obtained by vertically-movable bolts, which are operated by a toothed wheel or a bar, mounted loosely on the spindle k, but connected by a pin and slot with a fixed disc on the spindle. This arrangement ensures the bolt A being moved before the vertical bolts. The vertical bolts are locked by means of arms operated by them, and having hooked ends which engage the main bolt during the shooting of the vertical bolts. The prior movement of the main bolt releases the vertical bolts before they are moved by the handle. Another locking-catch is shown in Fig. 8. The main bolt A is extended, the eccentric K bearing against a pin a<5>. On the extension is a spring catch P which engages a notch X in the wheel V when the bolt is shot, and prevents movement of the vertical bolts till the main bolt is partially retracted. The pin forming the connection between the wheel V and the fixed disc on the handle spindle k may be removed, the vertical bolts then remaining idle during the operation of the main bolt. The key is curved at f on one side, to distinguish the upper from the lower side when inserting it in the lock. A channel f<2> is formed in it to receive a rim on a steel cover which can be pressed over the pins to protect them when in the pocket. By pressing the pins into a plastic material, a mould is formed by which a new key can be made. To prevent water from entering padlocks through the aperture receiving the shackle, a ridge is formed round this aperture, which engages a corresponding depression in a shoulder on the shackle end. The Provisional Specification states that the invention may be applied to desks, cupboard doors, cycles, cash and deed boxes, portmanteaus, &c. Means may also be provided to prevent the spindle from being forced in ; and to facilitate the guiding of the key during insertion.
Patent GB-189803261-A (GB)
Title: Complete Equipment for Urethritis (Inflammation of the Urethra, Gonorrhoea).
Inventor: ZOSSENHEIM SIEGFRIED
Filed: 1898-02-09
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 3261. Zossenheim, S. Feb. 9. Putting-up appliances for treating special diseases ; medicines.-Consists in putting-up into one box all the articles required in the treatment of urethritis or gonorrhoea. These comprise two bottles containing injections, a packet of material for renewing one of the injections, a syringe, copaiba capsules, wadding, and instructions for the mode of living &c. One of the injections is composed of sulphate of zinc and acetate of lead, dissolved in distilled water, and the other of fused nitrate of silver dissolved in distilled water.
Patent GB-189806335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Suspensory Bandages or similar Supports.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-03-15
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 6335. Boult, A. J., [Ferracci¨, R.]. March 15. Suspensory bandages; catamenial appliances.- The back of the supporting-pocket B is provided with a fork-shaped stiffener A, made of a material such as wire, and having at its lower end an inwardly-bent projecting part C. Supporting straps or bands E and D are attached. Besides being used as a suspensory bandage, the appliance may be used by women for applying sponges, sanitary towels, &c.
Patent GB-189808870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Perforating or Ornamenting Parts of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1898-04-16
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 8870. Brookes, A. G., [Stanbon, C. P.]. April 16. Ornamenting; punching.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of a perforating - machine driven by a speed cam b mounted on the shaft B, which also carries a handwheel b<1>. The speed cone is driven from a countershaft provided with a clutch controlled by a treadle, which also controls a spring brake n acting on the said hand-wheel. The punch c is fixed in a bar C, which is reciprocated by an eccentric, on the end of the shaft B, acting through a rod c<1>. The work rests on a table D, which, as shown in Fig. 7, is slotted at d<2> and has let into it a soft metal plate d<6>. This plate may be polygonal as shown, and can be varied in position when the edge adjoining the slot becomes worn. The collar c to which the rod c<1> is jointed can be adjusted on the bar C by means of a wedge, the position of which in a slot in the said bar can be altered by a hand-screw c<8>. The sleeve is pushed downwards against this wedge by a spring contained in a recess in the bar C. The presser-foot E is pushed downwards to hold the material against the screwed face of the feeding-dog F by a spring contained in the slide e<5>, which is reciprocated on a dovetailed guide e<7> forming a part of the machine framing. The feeding-dog F is secured, in a slide f<4> which is reciprocated on a dovetailed guide f also forming part of the machine framing. The work is held against a guide m. which can be fixed in any desired position by a screw m<1>, while the lip m<3> can be adjusted to any thickness of material by a screw m<5> and lock nut. When the presser-foot E is moving backwards, after a feeding movement, it is raised by an arm mounted on a spindle i<2>, on the other end of which is keyed a second arm vibrated by a pin i<5> as the shaft B rotates. The presser-foot can be lifted, to allow the work to be removed, by means of a lever k<7> acting through a spindle k and lever k' on the spindle i<2>. The slides e<5> and f<4> are coupled to a three-arm lever G vibrated on trunnions g<3> by a lever H reciprocated by a pair of cams on the shaft B.
Patent GB-189815647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Ignited Fuses for Blasting Purposes.
Inventor: BETTERMANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1898-07-16
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 15,647. Bettermann, H. July 16. Blasting-fuzes.-Electric fuzes are made into time fuzes by inserting a length of slowly-burning powder, priming-composition, or string b between the detonator a and the priming around the high or low tension terminals c. A protecting-cover d has openings e for escape of gases.
Patent GB-189818140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Steam Boilers.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 18,140. Thompson, W. P., [Stevens, J. A.]. Aug. 23. Steam - generator furnaces.- Relates to water-tube boilers in which baffle walls are arranged parallel to the tubes. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 3, Fig. 1 showing one half only, the boiler is symmetrical about a central wall 2, preferably constructed of water boxes, which divides the furnace into two independent parts. The spaces on each side of the wall 2 are further divided by baffle walls 7 and 9, preferably constructed of water boxes. In each compartment or " pass " so formed is arranged a series of water tubes with their headers and connections as shown. The tubes 17 serve to support the roof baffle 6. Perforated baffle tiles 40 also rest on the upper row of generating-tubes in the c e n t r a l compartments. A damper 42 is fitted in the outer flue. The space between the rear headers and the back wall permits access for cleaning and forms an air space to prevent radiation of heat. Pipes 0 for conveying air from a fan to the furnace may pass through this space. Figs. 4 and 6 show a modified construction, in which the furnace is at one side, and in which several steam drums 16<1> are arranged longitudinally. The spaces between them are filled with non - conducting material at 6<1>. The paths of the furnace gases in both constructions are shown by arrows.
Patent GB-189823158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinetoscopic Apparatus.
Inventor: SHORT HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 23,158. Short, H. W. Nov. 3. Kinetoscopes.-Successive designs 1, 2, 3, 4, &c. from cinematograph prints or copies thereof are reproduced on the left part of a leaf A, a representation of a complete scene being printed or otherwise produced in series, the bands or slips bearing them being finally cut off. Holes C, D are provided for the purpose of securing the leaves together, in fixed position, and the leaves, in numerical order, are tightly fastened in a holder E. A handle F, one part of which P passes into a piece G forming a pivot, traverses the leaves 1, 2, 3, &c. through the holes D. When the handle is moved about its pivot in the direction of the arrow, the leaves assume the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3, the arching of the leaves giving them the spring necessary to cause their rapid escape at M and to come into the position of view at O.
Patent GB-189903203-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Rotary Air Propelling Fans.
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 3203. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft]. Feb. 13. Fans.-The blades of fans are made of soft flexible material such as woven fabric, leather, and caoutchouc, so as to dispense with the necessity of a casing to protect persons from contact with the blades. The blades may be strengthened at some distance from their points by metal strips, and they are preferably mounted so that the fan acts partly as a screw fan.
Patent GB-189905558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protectors for Preventing Puncture of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: FAIRHURST EDWIN
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 5558. Fairhurst, E. March 14. Tyres, pneumatic.-Puncture is prevented by placing between the air tube B and outer cover a canvas strip F to which is sewn a second strip E. The latter strip is slit as at D transversely to form pockets, in each of which is placed a horn or similar plate A curved to the shape of the tyre. Each plate overlaps the adjacent plate.
Patent GB-189907374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus Used for Generating and Storing Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: KINSEY HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 7374. Kinsey, H. April 8. Acetylene.-The apparatus comprises a water tank a, a gas holder b, two generators c, each containing a set of carbide holders d, Fig. 4, and a cooling-tank e containing the generators. The generators are fixed to the bottom of the tank e, and each is provided at the bottom with a pipe f, which is connected with a drain pipe h and is normally closed by a disc of rubber g carried by the lowermost cup or carbide holder d. These cups are adapted to fit one into the other, and they are all secured together by a bridle-piece l. They are covered by a bell r carrying a delivery pipe n. When the carbide is exhausted and the holders are lifted out for re-charging, the water in the generator escapes to the drain by the pipe f. The generators are supplied with water from the tank a by pipes s, t, and v, and a receptacle w, which is fitted with a spout x at each end and is tilted so as to conduct the water into one of two cups y communicating with the generators. The pipe s is connected by two branches s<1>, s<2> with the exterior of the bell, and when the bell descends, water enters the branch s' from the outer tank. When one generator is exhausted, water overflows from it through a shoot a<1> into one side of a scoop-like receptacle b<1> pivoted at z and carrying the box w. The receptacle b<1> is thereby overbalanced, and the box w is tilted so as to direct the water from the pipe v into the other generator. The gas passes from the generators by the pipes n and o into the cooler p, and thence by the pipe q into the gas holder b. It passes from the holder by a pipe c', which communicates below with the tank p for escape of water of condensation. The cooling-tank p is supplied by the overflow from the tank e by the pipe h<1>, and the excess escapes by a hole g<1>, pipe f<1>, and shoot e'. The gas holder is fitted with a suitable safety escape pipe i<1>. An alternative carbide holder is described provided with a number of inclined transverse plates for supporting the carbide. An alternative arrangement for controlling the water supply to the box w consists of a cock, the lever of which is operated by a projection on the bell b of the gas holder.
Patent GB-189910791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Lighting Apparatus.
Inventor: PLECHER ANDREW
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 10,791. Plecher, A. May 23. R÷ntgen ray and l i k e apparatus.- A phosphorescence lamp consists of a convex plate E supported in an exhausted bulb by an electromagnet C<3>, and coated with material such as calcium tungstate, or "cristaux de Sidot." The plate E may serve as an electrode, being opposed to a second electrode, which may be the core of another electromagnet C<4>, or a disc only ; or the electrodes may be two independent discs, fixed at the sides of the bulb. The electromagnets are supplied with alternating currents through conductors B<3>, and serve to direct the electric discharge in the bulb upon the phosphorescent plate E. The electrodes are connected with secondary wires D', which are insulated, and are coiled on the conductors B<3> throughout their whole length, forming a closed circuit. The electromagnets may be wound with conductors so coiled. Several lamps may be connected in series. Such apparatus may also be used for the production of X-rays.
Patent GB-189914690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leggings.
Inventor: FARRANT SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,690. Farrant, S. July 17. Leggings. - R elates to leggings, and principally to those worn when riding a horse, and consists in providing means for preventing the leggings from turning round on the legs. This is effected by the tags B, D, which are fastened over a button on the breeches.
Patent GB-189915459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: MOTTLAU AUGUST JOHANN
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 15,459. Mottlau, A. J. July 27. Acetylene lamps; velocipede &c. lamps. - An apparatus for producing acetylene by automatically regulating the supply of carbide to the water, suitable for use with table, carriage, cycle, and other lamps consists of a carbide reservoir 1, arranged above a water reservoir, and provided with a feeding-opening and plug 7, a cylindrical tubular extension 10, the lower part of which is perforated or is of metallic network, an outlet 9 leading to the burner, a flexible cover 3 connected by a valve rod 4 with a discharge valve 2, and an open tube 8 to equalize the pressure in the water and carbide receptacles. In use, the valve is adjusted so that, as the pressure falls, the cover drops sufficiently to allow carbide, preferably granulated or powdered, to fall into the water, but, as the pressure rises, the cover rises sufficiently to shut the valve. When it is desired to stop the production of gas, the valve 2 is screwed up tight to its seating by the nut 6. The generated gas is purified and dried by passing through the water and carbide to the outlet.
Patent GB-189924378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanically Operated Musical Instruments.
Inventor: WELLNER JULIUS
Filed: 1899-12-07
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 24,378. Wellner, J. Dec. 7. Automatic instruments.-The invention consists of means for storing and changing tune - sheets. According to the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, they lie between collars F which are capable of sliding on horizontal rods D. The collars keep them the proper distance apart, and slide with them when they are moved forward by a screw B<1>. By means of this screw they can be brought into position successively over a pair of carriages G<8> and G<9>, which can be simultaneously elevated by quick-pitched screws G<1> and G<2> geared together. In a modification, the collars F are replaced by a rack, between the teeth of which the tune-sheets rest. The rack occupies the position of the screw B', instead of which two screws are used occupying the position of the collars F. Another form of carrier is described, in which the tune-sheets are carried in a fan-shaped frame which can be oscillated about an axis so as to bring them successively into position for being raised. When the tunesheet has been raised, a pin carried on an oscillating rod J, Fig. 7, is inserted into a hole in its centre, and forms the pivot on which it rotates. The oscillation is effected by an arm 0 carried by a frame M<2> which is moved vertically by a screw N on the screw G<2>, acting on an arm M<3> pivoted in the frame.
Patent GB-190003597-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Mixing, Churning, and Kneading, applicable also for the Distribution of Liquid Films over Cylindrical and like Surfaces, and for the Disintegration of Solid Substances.
Inventor: PLACZEK THEOBALD JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 3597. Placzek, T. J. Feb. 23. Ball mills.-Consists of an improved process for mixing &c., also applicable for the disintegration of solid substances, the distinguishing feature of which is that these objects are effected by means of a rotary motion around two axes inclined to or intersecting one another. Fig. 7 shows a ball grinding-mill for minerals &c., with a spherical shell composed of two cup-shaped sections fitting into a central band and rotated about a horizontal axis, while the shell and outer casing &c. all rotate on a vertical axis.
Patent GB-190005191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Heating Systems for Cars.
Filed: 1900-03-19
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 5191. Westinghouse Brake Co., [Newell, F. C.]. March 19. Electric Locomotives and motor vehicles.-In electric cars, the current generated by the motors in the local braking-circuit can be employed for heating purposes. Fig. 7 shows three boxes or casings, in each of which are arranged three coils 49, 50, 51 of different diameters connected in series. The controller handle regulates the supply of current to the heater. The some cases, the current entering by the wire 34 successively passes through the groups of coils 49, 50, 51, or part of the current may be shunted by the lead 35 to the coils 50, 51, or the current may be shunted around the coils 49 and 50, or both these coils may be entirely cut out.
Patent GB-190007400-A (GB)
Title: A Leather Splint for the Relief and Cure of Bunions and Overlapping Big Toes of the Human Foot.
Inventor: HOLLAND THOMAS
Filed: 1900-04-21
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 7400. Holland, T. April 21. Bunions, treatment of; deformity appliances; splints.-An appliance for treating bunions and overlapping big toes consists of a leather sole A curved to fit the foot, turned up at a and provided in front with a slot a' and with soft leather or other pockets or loops B and C adapted to receive the big toe, and one or more of the other toes respectively. An elastic band D secures the appliance to the foot.
Patent GB-190101336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Automatically Controlling Pumps.
Inventor: STATTER JOHN GRICE
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1902-01-21
Abstract: 1336. Statter, J. G. Jan. 21. Governing or controlling pumps; actuating pumps.-Relates to controlling-devices wherein the action of the pump is dependent on the delivery pressure. The non-working stroke of the pump is effected by the cam 2 on the shaft 1 through the medium of a rod 5 guided at one end by a slot 11 and pin 4 and at the other sliding on the end of a ram 14 exposed to the pressure of the delivery acting against springs 16. The working stroke is effected by springs, or weights &c., and the pump can therefore never deliver above a predetermined pressure. When the delivery pressure is nearly at this limit, the ram 14 raises the rod 5, causing it to miss the plunger rod 7, and, on the further movement of the ram, the projection 21 engages the lever 20, and opens the motor switch 18, or, in the case of a fluid-pressure motor, closes the supply valve. When a number of pumps are operated from the same shaft, the switches are arranged in parallel or otherwise, so that the motor is only cut out when all the switches are open at once. A single switch or valve may be operated by a chain passing over all the rams 14, in such a way that the chain does not operate the switch or valve until all the rams are raised to their utmost.
Patent GB-190105615-A (GB)
Title: Improved Locking Device for the Hinged Joints of Landing Net or Gaff Hook Handles.
Inventor: SIMPSON ARTHUR JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 5615. Simpson, A. J. March 18. Landing - nets; gaff - hooks. - Relates to a method of locking rule joints. A pin c is passed through the joint with a shoulder on it which engages with a peripheral recess on the single member of the joint. When the pin is pressed in against a spring d, which may be flat or helical, the shoulder disengages and the parts a, b may be folded together.
Patent GB-190112400-A (GB)
Title: Trolleys for Electric Cars.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 12,400. L i d d l e, J., [Laclede Car Co.]. June 18. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-The trolley pole 6 is held up by the spring 16, which is attached to the block 15 fitting loosely in the notched end of the pole below its pivot 7. If the wheel escapes from the wire, the pole rises, and allows the block to free itself, after which the pole drops by gravity to clear the wire. Or the block may be withdrawn by an electromagnet 30, which is excited when the wings 32 on the trolley head encounter the wire. A switch 33 breaks the circuit, when the block is being replaced, by the curved lever 10, pivoted at 11, actuated by pulling down the pole. The lower end of the pole and the lever 10 are forked and pivoted in the stand 4, which is provided with partitions, stops, and buffers 22 to guide and arrest the pole.
Patent GB-190114913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Prevention of the Raising of Dust by Moving Vehicles.
Filed: 1901-07-22
Granted: 1902-07-22
Abstract: 14,913. Adams, J. W., add Humber, Ltd. July 22. Dust guards and deflectors mud guards.- Relates to apparatus for collecting and disposing of dust during the travel of motor and other road vehicles. Hollow mud guards A are fitted to each wheel and connected by pipes C, C' to the chambers D in which are arranged fans E and perforated diaphragms and plates D<1>, D<2>. Dust is drawn into the collectors A and passes, with the air, through the diaphragms D<1>, the perforations of which decrease in size from front to rear of the chambers D and air only escapes through the holes in the plate D<2>. The chambers D may have hinged bottom doors for removing deposited dust, or they may be emptied by a worm or other conveyer while the car is running. In a modification, the dust is collected and damped in the mud guards A. Water pumped by rotary motors from a tank under the seats is delivered through pipes and roses A<4>and moistens the dust, which is drawn in by a current of air induced by suction created by the passage of the vehicle. The collectors A, Fig. 6, have detachable sides A<5> to permit the dust &c. to be readily removed.