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Patent GB-189722047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Devices for Propelling and Manæuvring Ships, Boats and the like.
Inventor: URBAN CHARLES JAMES D
Filed: 1897-09-25
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 22,047. Urban, C. J. d'. Sept. 25. Propelling and steering by reciprocating plates. -A horizontal shaft journalled at the stern is provided with disc cranks G' which reciprocate a plate J carried by connecting-rods H<1>. The plate is guided by a slot j<1> cut in the deadwood. In modified arrangements, vertical plates, projecting transversely from the hull, are reciprocated and oscillated in a somewhat similar manner to effect the propulsion and steering of the vessel.
Patent GB-189725406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pit Props, Bar, and Girders.
Inventor: FIRTH WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-11-02
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 25,406. Firth, W., and Thompson, E. Nov. 2. Shoring and strutting; girders.-In order to prevent the ends of iron or steel props or bars of I-section cutting into the wood or other packing, the web A is cut away as shown in Fig. 3, and the flanges B, C are bent over to form a flat bearing-surface as shown in Fig. 5. Fig. 9 shows a modification in which portions of the web and one flange B are cut away, and the other Range C is bent over.
Patent GB-189727625-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cycle Wheel Coupling or Clutch Device.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1897-11-24
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 27,625. Thompson, W. P., [Puff, J.]. Nov. 24. Driving-mechanism; clutches.-Relates to means for disconnecting the driving-mechanism and wheels of bicycles and the like. The rear-wheel hub C, Fig. 1, has cast on it a flange C' having a bevelled cage C<11>, on which is mounted a ring B having a gap at K, Fig. 2. The ring B is caused to always rotate with the hub flange C' by means of a pin engaging a socket. The chain-wheel F is secured to a ring A mounted on ball bearings L on the hub C and fitting over the ring B as shown. A spring D, Fig. 2, actuated by turning the oval piece E, presses apart the open ends of the ring B, causing it to clamp the ring A to the hub C, and establish a driving connection with the chain-wheel F. The oval E is turned by a rod 0 having projections Q, Q', adapted to engage levers R, R' respectively. The latter are connected to the handle-bar by any suitable arrangement by which either can be put in engagement with the projections Q, Q<1>, thereby turning the oval into either position.
Patent GB-189728425-A (GB)
Title: A Sharpener for Leads of Pencils, Slate Pencils, Crayons and the like.
Inventor: ALLEN ALFRED BULT
Filed: 1897-12-02
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 28,425. Allen, A. B. Dec. 2. Pencil sharpeners.- Fig. 1 shows an edge view, and Fig. 2 a side view. The lead, crayon, &c. is passed through the hole 8, and sharpened by the inclined blade 10. The appliance may be hung on a watch chain by the ring 6. A modification is described in which a clip is attached for holding a pencil.
Patent GB-189730300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mounting Flags on Staffs.
Inventor: COLE ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-12-22
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 30,300. Cole, A. Dec. 22. Drawings to Specification. Flags.-Textile flags have hems containing stiffening-rods, and metal flags have beads or turned edges along the sides to be attached to the posts.
Patent GB-189801099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of the Rails of Metallic Bedsteads and Cots.
Inventor: ASTON GEORGE OVERTON
Filed: 1898-01-14
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 1099. Aston, G. O. Jan. 14. Bedsteads and cots.-The uprights b of the end frames are inserted into circular holes in the top and bottom rails a, and are secured in place by passing horizontal rods d, shown in section, through holes in the uprights. The ends of the uprights may be cut away as shown in Figs. 6 and 9, the lugs b<1>, b<2> being then inserted into rectangular slots in the horizontal rails and secured as above. The lugs may be flattened, and may be inserted into smaller slots in the tubes a. The uprights b, if necessary for fixing ornaments &c., may pass completely through the tubes a. The ends of the rods d may be screwed, and may project through the pillars and receive ornamental terminals.
Patent GB-189804282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Cut-outs for Arc Electric Lamps.
Inventor: BYNG GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-02-21
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 4282. Byng, G., and Angold, A. E. Feb. 21. Cut-outs.-Relates to a cut-out for the shunt coil of an arc lamp for protecting it from the full electromotive force of the circuit. Fig. 1 shows the construction, and Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the connections. A lever D, pivoted at f to the frame and carrying a contact-head, normally rests against a contact B and closes a circuit through the shunt coil s. A weight A, loosely mounted on f, tends to hold the lever D in position. It is fitted with a pin e which projects into the path of an arm E mounted on a spindle a forming part of the regulating-mechanism. The lever D also carries a pin or tooth d with which engages a pawl G pivoted on the arm E at c and having a small independent movement controlled by a pin b working in a slot. When the carbons are burnt out the arm D is thrown over against the contact C, so cutting-out the shunt coil.
Patent GB-189812636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: DIXON JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1898-06-06
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 12,636. Dixon, J. G. June 6. Switches.-The contact-blade e is fitted with downwardly-projecting blades or flanges e<1>, e<2> adapted to engage spring contacts f, f<1>, fitted on the base. A spring h is fitted to hold the blade in its normal position. The blade and contacts are preferably formed of stampings.
Patent GB-189814274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packing for Pistons.
Inventor: LOCKWOOD CARR
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 14,274. Lockwood, C. June 28. Pistons.-Relates to piston packing of the kind in which the expansion is effected by a compound spring ring having parts a of a flattened-coil formation for giving radial expansion, alternating with elongated looped parts b for giving axial separation. According to the present invention, an adjustable inner flat spring ring c is threaded through the coiled parts of the compound ring, and fits against the looped portions thereof, so as to expand them and prevent them from being driven inwards.
Patent GB-189815635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Carriages for Common Roads.
Inventor: CHUBBE ERNEST JOHN
Filed: 1898-07-16
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 15,635. Clubbe, E. J., and Southey, A. W. July 16. Motor road vehicles.-Fig. 5 shows the undercarriage in plan. The motor A is constructed with three single-acting cylinders with two sets of single-acting piston valves, the steam being generated in the tubular generator B. The feedwater pump C has two rams, one driven by the engine and the other operated by hand for starting. The motor, generator, and gear are carried on the frame P', P<2>, suspended by the four spiral springs from the two steel tubes L', L<2>, which connect the front and back axles. The tubes L<1>, L<2> are coupled to the axles by elastic-lined metal bearings. The steering-wheels are separately pivoted, the pivots being on the axle inside the boxes.
Patent GB-189815779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tubes or Tubular Bodies.
Inventor: BROWN JOHN HAMILTON
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 15,779. Brown, J. H., and Munsell, H. M. July 19. Metal pipes.-Pipes are composed of strips of metal of curved cross-section, as shown, bound on the exterior by wire or by straps or enclosed by a continuous casing. Or the exterior binding or the like may be dispensed with, the pipe being held together by internal pressure.
Patent GB-16141-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Method of Making Jet-ware with Light Coloured Panels or Spaces on its Surface for Malachiting, or Enabling Patterns, Pictures, or Designs to be Printed Painted, or Trasferred thereto or thereon.
Inventor: BROOKES ELIJAH
Filed: 1898-07-25
Abstract: 16,141. Brookes, E. July 25. Pottery, ornamenting. Tea-pots, vases, cups, saucers, toilet-ware, dinner-ware, jugs, tiles, slabs, tobacco jars, and other articles of jet-ware are made with white or light coloured spaces or panels which may be ornamented with pictures, patterns, or designs. Light-coloured slip is first poured into the panels or spaces in plaster of Paris mould sections, the sections are afterwards tied or fastened together, and the mould is filled in with red clay or terra-cotta slip to form the body of the article. The slip is allowed to remain in the mould a suitable length of time, the superfluous slip is then poured out, and, after the deposited material, has set, the mould is divided, and removed from the article, which is then fettled and fitted with a handle, spout, or other fittings. Indiarubber or like rings are fitted round the panels and held in place by sheet-metal holders and levers or tongs. The spaces within these rings are then filled in with transparent white or coloured glaze, and the article is afterwards fired to fix the glaze on the panels. Afterwards the article is dipped in jet glaze, which is wiped off the panels, and the article is again fired to fuse the glaze on the biscuit body. The panels may be decorated by hand painting, transfer, stencils, or applying liquid gold, either in the biscuit or glazed state, or they may be 'malachited' by spraying or applying light-coloured slips to the article in the green state.
Patent GB-189822976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinematographs.
Inventor: REULOS LUCIEN
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 22,976. Reulos, L. Nov. 1. Kinematographic apparatus. - C o nsists primarily of means for rolling up the film intermittently, although the moving parts of the apparatus, including the operation of unrolling the film, are progressing continuously. Figs. 1 and 2 represent, in views at right-angles to each other, one method of effecting this result. The film D, unwound from the bobbin F, passes over the pin-wheel G between the guides H, (in which an aperture occurs immediately below the rotating adjustable cylindrical shutter J), and is intermittently re-wound upon the bobbin E. This bobbin is enclosed by plates A, B, each of which is similarly constructed with a rib C which, lying concentrically for the greater portion of its length, is carried inwards as shown at y until the point c is overlapped by the point c<1> a distance equal to that between the notches on the edges of the film and to that of the pitch of the teeth g<1> on the wheel G. The result is that, as the film is continuously unrolled, it is not moved forward from the shutter aperture until the ribs of the plates A, B, engage its notches, the shutter being simultaneously operated. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the plates A, B are placed in the same plane, depending ribs k<1>, which form portions of helices, entering the notches in the film to ensure the intermittent progression of the latter. To adapt the apparatus for taking positive pictures, the piece L, Fig. 1, is provided for the admission of light to the film as it passes from the bobbin M over the cylinder G in contact with the negative film from the bobbin F. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 6, a single plate A is set slightly obliquely so that the film will be moved by the rib C on one of its sides as it descends vertically on the guide H, which, as before, has an opening behind the shutter. In this example the pin-wheel is absent. Boxes p, p, provided with shutters p, p<1>, contain the bobbin and constitute the frame of the photographic apparatus. In the boxes the film is attached to a ring or sleeve mounted, as in the previous instances, with slight friction on the axes. The Specification also mentions and shows the apparatus in combination with a projecting-lantern.
Patent GB-189823403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circular Knitting Machines.
Inventor: BLUMENSTEIN FRANZ
Filed: 1898-11-07
Granted: 1899-11-07
Abstract: 23,403. Blumenstein, F., and Pinson, F. T. Nov. 7. Circular knitting-machines.-To adjust the needle dial b, the nut f, which is prevented from moving longitudinally by pins r engaging a groove, is rotated to cause the clutch e to be disengaged from the projecting part of the dial. The arm i bearing against the post j prevents the spindle d from rotating. When the clutch is disengaged, the dial is adjusted by turning the handle q on the sleeve a connected to the dial. After adjustment, the clutch is re-engaged by turning the nut f, the spindle d being prevented from rotating by the cap s. The arm m is carried by a slotted plate n clamped in place by a screw o and nut p. The Provisional Specification states that a slotted projection on the clutch carries an adjustable concave roller between which and a fixed convex roller the work is passed.
Patent GB-189823920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cue Cases.
Inventor: CHRISTIE HUGH FRANK
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 23,920. Christie, H. F. Nov. 14. Locks, key.-Cue cases A are provided with hinged caps B, which are secured in place by a spring bolt or lock action such as D, the cap when closing catching over the end of a slide bar.
Patent GB-189827344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binding or Trimming the Edges of Lace Curtains and similar Fabrics.
Inventor: PHILIPSBORN ADOLF
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 27,344. Philipsborn, A. Dec. 27. Curtains. - Binding or trimming b is secured to the edges of lace curtains and d similar fabrics by zigzag or like stitches d instead of by a straight seam. Both the warp and weft threads of the curtain are thus bound, and a stronger attachment of the trimming &c. ensured.
Patent GB-189908850-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Running Reins and Martingales.
Inventor: CAZALET EDWARD JAMES
Filed: 1899-04-27
Granted: 1900-04-27
Abstract: 8850. Cazalet, E. J. April 27. Bridles ; martingales. -The rein E, which is prolonged to run freely through the bit ring C and form a martingale B for attachment to the girth &c., is prevented from running too far, when the horse is checked, by means of a piece F or by a stop at the point b<1> on the part B. By this means the horse is relieved from undue strain. The part F may be in a piece with the rein E as shown, or separately buckled &c. to it.
Patent GB-189909798-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Tension Wire or Take-up and Brake for Warp Bobbins.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 9798. Smith, T. H. May 9. Yarns, warping.-An automatic tension wire or take-up and brake for the bobbins 15 in a warper's creel 13 consists of a bent wire bridle 10, pivoted to the creel standards and having at one side a finger 12 with a weight or brake shoe 14<1>. The bridle rides upon the unwinding thread 16, and, if this thread becomes too slack, the weight puts a braking action upon the bobbin head.
Patent GB-189910075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furnaces.
Inventor: CORNELIUS PAUL
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 10,075. Cornelius, P., and Kluge, M. May 12. Air, supplying; firebars and grates.-Air is supplied to a steam-boiler or other furnace through hollow perforated firebars from a chamber at the back, preferably below the bridge, as shown at b. The front ends of the bars are closed by plugs d, which may be removed for cleaning or withdrawal of ashes.
Patent GB-189910077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Distributing Oil to the Cylinders of Oil Engines, also applicable to other purposes.
Inventor: CHARON LOUIS
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 10,077. Charon, L., and Manaut, F. May 12. Measured quantities, delivering.-The apparatus described is particularly applicable for supplying heavy oils to oil-engine cylinders. It comprises an intermittently-rotary plug valve a having a number of chambers b open at both ends. The chambers are filled from a tank i, and on coming opposite the ports g, h the oil is expelled through a pipe n by compressed air from a reservoir o. The oil is supplied from a tank c through a ball valve t, and the quantity supplied to the valve is controlled by adjusting its level in the tank. This is done by varying the length of the ball-valve lever, or by altering the height of the valve box s by means of a screw y. The upper part of the chamber b of the valve may be larger in diameter than the lower, as in Fig. 4. A slide valve may be employed instead of the rotary valve.
Patent GB-189913555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Marking or Numbering Machines.
Inventor: DAVENPORT JAMES
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 13,555. Davenport, J. June 30. Numbering-apparatus; platen presses.-Relates to numbering or marking machines, rendering them more particularly applicable for marking linen in laundries. The marking or numbering discs a are journalled in arms c pivoted at e in the frame d and operated to make the impressions by a rod f and treadle or other suitable means. The discs a are perforated or made in skeleton form to prevent clogging with ink. They are set by means of hand-wheels p connected to the discs by sleeves. The characters b on the discs are inked by a revolving pad h in a holder k pivoted at m and engaged by the axis of the discs so that it is swung on its pivot out of the way as the arms c and typewheels are depressed. On the pad is a toothed wheel i engaged by a pawl j, to rotate the pad, when the holder k swings aside.
Patent GB-189916332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Hoisting and Lowering Purposes.
Inventor: SIDEBOTHAM CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1899-08-11
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 16,332. Sidebotham, C. H., and Sibbald, R. B. Aug. 11. Hoists; cranes.-Relates to apparatus for hoisting and lowering goods to or from the upper stories of buildings. The lifting-pulley e is mounted upon a carriage f, which runs upon the upper face of a beam a, secured to a beam d in the doorway. The load is raised until a button j on the rope passes above and engages with a pendent fork i, to sustain the load. A pull on the rope l then liberates a retaining-catch h, and allows the carriage and load to move inwards along the beam a under gravity. The fork i may be made with a tail-piece which strikes against a stop to liberate the button j automatically and simultaneously lock the pulley.
Patent GB-189917184-A (GB)
Title: Combination Button and Fastener.
Inventor: WITTENBERG EDWARD
Filed: 1899-08-24
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 17,184. Wittenberg, E. Aug. 24. Drawings to Specification. Buttons and button-fasteners.-Buttons are formed with a shank which terminates in a spiral having a sharp end, and are affixed to boots, shoes, &c. by screwing the spirals into the leather &c.
Patent GB-189919008-A (GB)
Title: Photographer's Clothes Trunk and Dark Room Combined.
Inventor: JORDAN CHARLES MANUEL
Filed: 1899-09-21
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 19,008. Jordan, C. M. Sept. 21. Darkrooms.-Relates to a travelling trunk which is convertible into a photographer's dark room. The trunk, mounted as a dark room, is shown in Fig. 2. The trunk is laid on its side on a table, the lid being raised to form a roof from which the curtain A<1> is suspended. The operator's head and arms are inside this curtain, which is drawn light-tight round his body at a. A hinged shutter in the bottom of the trunk is folded out to form a shelf, the opening being covered by a plate of non-actinic glass F. The lid B' of the sink B, is used as a shelf inside the trunk. Water is pumped up from a pail by the flexible bulb C and pipe D, and waste water is drawn off by a pipe E. A metal tray H is drawn out to serve as a splash protector. An opening I' in the top, covered by flaps I inside and out to trap light, serves for ventilation.
Patent GB-189925716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floor and other Cramps.
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 25,716. Kimberley & Sons Tool Manufacturing Co., D., and Kimberley, W. Dec. 30. Cramps. -The head A of flooring and other cramps is made with projections B to rest on the top of the board &c. and keep the tool and work in the proper relative positions.
Patent GB-190002151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Complex Sulphide Ores.
Inventor: KIRKPATRICK-PICARD HUGH FITZAL
Filed: 1900-02-02
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2151. Kirkpatrick - Picard, H. F. Feb. 2. Gold; lead; silver; zinc.-Relates to a process for treating complex sulphide ores containing gold, silver, lead, and zinc. The ore is ground and roasted to drive off the sulphur, a little coal is then added, and the roasting is continued to convert any sulphates into oxides. The ore is then mixed with coal or the like and tar or other binding-material, and made up into briquettes. The briquettes are placed in a zinc distilling furnace, and the zinc is recovered in the usual way. The residue is smelted for the recovery of the lead, silver, and gold.
Patent GB-190002260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: BREMER HUGO
Filed: 1900-02-05
Granted: 1901-02-05
Abstract: 2260. Bremer, H. Feb. 5. Arc lamps.-A lamp has its carbons fixed, or periodically fed by clockwork, which is released by a solenoid; or the carbons may be carried in inclined holders, one of which is movable towards the other by an electromagnet in a shunt circuit, when this circuit is closed by expansion of a metal tube situated above the arc and heated by it ; the tube and contact in the shunt circuit may be replaced by a magnesia or like rod, which becomes conductive when heated by the arc. A long arc is produced, and is controlled by an adjacent solenoid or electromagnet a, Fig. 3, connected in series with the arc, and tending to deflect the arc and lengthen it if the main current increases. The deflecting-magnet may be provided with a shunt winding f, acting in opposition to the main current winding. The arc may be struck by a shunt electromagnet h, actuating an armature g, carrying a piece of carbon or metal, to first connect and then leave the carbons c, c<1>. The carbons are preferably arranged side by side, either parallel as in Fig. 5, or inclined, with the deflecting-magnet between them, and the arc may be formed within a glass cylinder i, open below but having a metal cover l, to retain hot gases. A loop of tube n may lead from the cover to a lateral receptacle s, and back to the glass cylinder, so that gas may circulate through it and deposit impurities in the lateral receptacle. Each carbon may pass through a separate cylinder. The carbons may contain metalloids or metal salts.
Patent GB-190003711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Tubes, Tube Mounts, Ends, and Joints, and the like.
Inventor: MADELEY ERNALD
Filed: 1900-02-26
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 3711. Madeley, E., madeley, S. M. M., and Madeley, F. Feb. 26. Metal pipes and tubes; jointing with internal ferrules.-Relates to steel tubes cased with brass, and to tube mounts, ends, and joints and the like, for articles such as picture rods, mantel rods, fender rails, portiÞre rods, and stair rods. The cased tube may be lock or close jointed, and the ends or mounts A are, for portiere rods and the like, fitted into the tube and kept in position by means of the elastic washer d between the nut C and the mount. With large tubes one or more metallic washers, either plain or with wormed holes and a liner of soft material, may be used to obtain a bearing within the tube. The expanding elastic attachment may be used for the joints of pokerettes, or for joining tubes together for picture rods. For small tubes the nut, screw, and rubber attachment is dispensed with, and a bulbous plug h, as shown in the stair rod, Fig. 2, is pressed into the tube and closed around by the tube.