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Patent GB-189801195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slide Measuring Instruments and Devices.
Inventor: KIENAST HERMANN
Filed: 1898-01-15
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 1195. Kienast, H. Jan. 15. Calliper gauges; measures of length.-Fig. 1 shows a calliper gauge. The coarse adjustment is effected by moving the slide a along the graduated bar b together with the part d to which the slide a is connected by a spring g. After clamping the part a by the screw c, the graduated wedge f is pressed down for the fine adjustment, the reading being taken opposite a line on the plate k attached by screws to the slide a, or a vernier may be marked on the plate. By means of the slots l and screws m the plate k may be adjusted for wear.
Patent GB-189801569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Last Supports or "Jacks" for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: DORMAN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-01-20
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 1569. Dorman, W. H. Jan. 20. Last-holders; nailing.-A last for nailing, tacking, or lasting machines is supported on a frame c pivoted at d near the heel to a second frame e which is pivoted at f to a forked frame g. The axis of the pivot d would, if prolonged, pass longitudinally through the last, and is at right-angles to the horizontal pivot f.
Patent GB-189805669-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game of Skill combined with a Coin-freed Device for the Delivery of Goods or Tokens.
Inventor: PESSERS HENRY JOHN GERARD
Filed: 1898-03-08
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 5669. Pessers, H. J. G. March 8. Sale apparatus; games of skill, apparatus for.- The coin is used as a projectile, and if it does not return to the player or fall directly into the cash receptacle it liberates a delivery drawer. Coin action; returning coin.-A small shelf c at the insertion slot B supports the coin P with a portion protruding so that it can be knocked off the shelf, and, consequently, made to describe one of the three trajectories 1, 2, 3. In the first case it falls upon a slope t, which delivers it again outside the casing In the second case it drops into a funnel shoot K, which leads it down to the space between two cheeks i, i upon a slide D. In this position it weighs down the forked end l of a detent e so that the other end f is disengaged from a shoulder g on the slide. A drawer n connected to the slide can then be pulled out and deliver an article from a column in a receptacle R. In the third case the coin drops upon a shelf Z<1>, and thence slips into the receptacle below. Coin-discharging mechanism.-The coin drops through the slide after being drawn from the forked end of the detent.
Patent GB-189808371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnets.
Inventor: BOUCHET MAURICE
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 8371. Bouchet, M. April 7. Electromagnets; Motors, electromagnetic.-For the purposes of obtaining a uniform effort during the whole stroke of the magnet core d, it is provided with a hollowed-out end d<1>, or is otherwise made of decreasing section. By varying the form of the opening the effort may be modified at any given point. The coil a is enclosed in an armouring of magnetic metal b to the ends of which are fixed two pole-pieces c, c', the lower of which may be extended inwards as shown in Fig. 5. Several coils may be wound side by side, as shown in Fig. 6, and brought successively into action by a moving contact f connected with the core. A number of cores may also be connected together in line. An alternating rectilinear movement may be obtained by acting alternately on the two ends of the core by means of a pair of coils.
Patent GB-189814776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pins or Fasteners for Securing Hats to the Head.
Inventor: CALLANAN WILLIAM ANDREW
Filed: 1898-07-05
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 14,776. Callanan, W. A., and Ronald, A. July 5. Appliances for securing to head.-A two-pronged pin 1, preferably made of a single piece of wire with flattened &c. ends, works through a wire holder, such as 4, which is attached to the hat. The prongs are tapered or indented near the head, so as to wedge slightly in the holder when pushed home.
Patent GB-189820053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-closing Bracelets, Napkin and other Rings.
Inventor: JEANNERET ERNEST
Filed: 1898-09-21
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 20,053. Jeanneret, E. Sept. 21. Rings.-A ring is formed of links 1, 2 pivoted together at their centres and ends after the manner of lazy-tongs. Springs fitted to adjacent links tend to keep the ring closed. The springs may be mounted as shown at 6, Fig. 3, or 7, Fig. 5.
Patent GB-189820528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Standard Cells for Small Electric Currents.
Filed: 1898-09-28
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,528. Siemens Bros. & Co. and Obach, E. F. A. Sept. 28. Drawings to Specification. Standard cells.-Relates to standard cells for small electric currents, and consists in the use in combination with the positive electrode of a layer of a depolarizing-compound consisting of a mixture of a depolarizing-salt with carbon and with a percentage of the metal forming the electro-positive component of the depolarizing-salt in a finelydivided state. ' In a Clark's cell the compound would consist of a mixture of equal parts by weight of neutral mercurous sulphate (free from mercuric salt) and purified plumbago with a small quantity of powdered gum tragacanth. This is made into a stiff paste with a saturated solution of zinc sulphate, and then pure mercury in a fine state of division is uniformly distributed throughout the mass. The compound is packed into holes in the carbon electrode, and the latter is then surrounded with a layer of it which is held in place by calico or the like. The invention may be similarly applied to the Watson cell or to that form of De La Rue's cell in which zinc, potassium chloride, silver chloride, and silver are employed.
Patent GB-189824462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Governors.
Inventor: SANKEY MATTHEW HENRY PHINEAS R
Filed: 1898-11-19
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 24,462. Sankey, M. H. P. R. Nov. 19. Centrifugal governors. - Relates to spring centrifugal governors, and consists of means for regulating the sensitiveness of the governor while running and for overcoming the instability consequent on extreme sensitiveness. The sensitiveness is regulated by adjustment of a spring supplementary to that opposing the expansion of the centrifugal weights, which supplementary spring is made to assist or oppose the centrifugal or spring action as desired. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the weights a are retracted by the springs b, and the governor operates the engine throttle or other controlling-gear through the lever d. On an extension f of this lever the supplementary adjustable spring e acts through a lever system f<1>, g<1>. Instability is in this case corrected by putting a regulated frictional resistance on the movements of the spindle g<3> and by the action of a dash-pot h. In another form, the dash-pot acts on a horizontal lever upon which a horizontallydisposed supplementary spring acts through the medium of a chain passing over an eccentric pulley to which the frictional resistance may be applied.
Patent GB-189826067-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Holder for Electric Glow Lamps.
Inventor: GOVER HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 26,067. Gover, H. C., and Proctor, C. F. Dec. 9. Incandescent l a m p s, holders for. A porcelain or other insulating-ring B receives the cap A of a lamp, and has bayonet notches to engage pins on the cap. An annular channel in the ring contains terminal blocks D, Fig. 5, to which the supply wires are secured by holding - bolts d. The channel also contains the coiled parts of two wire springs S, the ends of these being set in holes in the ring and blocks D; their middle portions are formed into loops carrying buttons E which bear on the contact-plates of the lamp. A cap C is secured on the ring by two screws, a mica or like disc F being interposed.
Patent GB-189906507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway and other Spikes or Nails.
Inventor: FIELD EDWARD
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 6507. Field, E., Morris, F. S., and Glyn, G. C. March 25. Nails and spikes.-The heads of split spikes and nails for securing rails &c. are made so as to be readily divided to enable half the spike to be withdrawn at a time. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the small connecting- piece of metal b<1> may be readily cut across by a cold chisel, and, in the form shown in Fig. 3, the parts b of the head, which are merely interlocked together by a projection c, may be readily forced apart. A serrated wedge f may be used between the grooved and bevelled ends g, g of the spike as shown.
Patent GB-189907925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Globes for Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: STENZ HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-15
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 7925. Stenz, H., and Weyer, J. J. April 15. Globes for electric arc lamps are made up of sections of fluted glass or other translucent material 4, held between upper and lower frames 5, of different sizes, to diffuse the light and prevent the production of sharp shadows of the rods 3 of the lamp. The globe may be within these rods, or may enclose them. The frames 5 are connected by rods, and grooved to receive the glass ; projections in the grooves engage notches in the glass to prevent movement of the sections. The frames may also have hinged portions 9 carrying a section of the glass, to allow access to the carbons. The hinged portions are movable vertically on the hinged pins 10, and have projections to engage slots 12 in the fixed parts, by which they are held closed.
Patent GB-189910664-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or connected with Metallic Lathing.
Inventor: HILTON MATTHEW
Filed: 1899-05-20
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 10,664. Hilton, M. May 20. Plates.-Perforated metal strips or sheets a, left as scrap or waste in the manufacture of chain links, washers, &c., are fastened by staples or T-headed nails c to joists, partition standards, &c., and hold the plaster d in place. The metal strips may be used in the construction of fireproof floors and other parts of buildings.
Patent GB-189911490-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Manufacturing Earthen-ware Pipes.
Inventor: MOEBIUS WILLY
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 11,490. M÷bius, W. June 2. Moulding pipes.-Relates to the manufacture simultaneously of several earthenware pipes formed one inside another in the operation of moulding. The press mouthpiece is shown in section in Fig. 3. The pipe R is moulded between the bell G and the circular knife M, and the pipes R<1> and R<2> are moulded at the same time about the casings of the pipes R and R' as cores. The pipes issue simultaneously from the press, and are cut into desired lengths by a single stroke of a cutter without any interruption of the moulding operation
Patent GB-189915689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering Bottles or other Vessels.
Inventor: MATTHIAS EDWARD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 15,689. Matthias, E. A., and Harrison, W. H. Aug. 1. Stoppers. - T h e stopper A is secured on the bottle or other vessel B by the metal clamp C, to which it is revolubly attached. The clamp is made from a metal wire or strip bent at c into a recess in the top of the stopper, at c<1> round the flange of the stopper, and at c<2> to form catches for engagement with the partial screw-threads b on the neck of the vessel. This construction enables the clamp to be rotated independently of the stopper, when fixing it on or releasing it from the vessel. A rubber or other packing-washer is employed to form a tight joint between the stopper and the vessel.
Patent GB-189923250-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Foot-rest and Rim-brake combined for Velocipedes.
Inventor: REINHOLD HERMANN ADOLPHUS
Filed: 1899-11-22
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 23,250. Reinhold, H. A. Nov. 22. Brakes; foot-rests.- Relates to combined brakes and foot-rests for bicycles, tricycles, &c. Clips A fixed to the front fork carry short footrests D and pivoted bell-crank levers a, b, the upper arms a being serrated on the top and the lower arms being fitted with brake-blocks H to act on the wheel rim. The levers a, b are normally kept out of action by springs K, and the extent of application of the brakes is limited by stops L.
Patent GB-190006546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: HOCHGESAND JEAN NEPOMUCENE
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 6546. Hochgesand, J. N. April 7. Lubricators.-The lubricator consists, as shown in Fig. 2, of a number of elements grouped in a. series, it being possible to adjust each element separately and also to regulate their action simultaneously. One element may be used separately as a single lubricator. The principle on which the invention is based consists in fitting a needle valve a with opposing springs c, e. These springs bear against the block d, fixed on the valve rod, and against sleeves b, f. The position of the upper sleeve f is regulated by turning the cap j. The sleeves b are moved simultaneously by rotation of the rod o connected by cranks p and links q with the rod r which supports the sleeves. At starting, the springs e overcome the springs c and hold the valves a closed. When the rod o is operated, by suitable means, and the sleeves b are raised, the springs c overcome the springs e, and the valves are opened. The extent to which each valve opens depends on the relative compression of the opposing springs, which is determined by the adjustment of the sleeves f. The valve stems may be fitted with knobs i, so that any valve may be raised individually by hand. The valves may feed into sight-tubes l communicating by pipes m with the parts to be lubricated. Passages may be provided to ensure equilibrium of pressure in the delivery pipes and in the reservoir n. A petroleum injector may be fitted to the apparatus for cleansing purposes. In a modification, a single spring is employed. The block d, which connects the valve rod with this spring, is threaded and engages the coils of the spring. Its position can therefore be varied to adjust the relative lengths of the two parts of the spring.
Patent GB-190006933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: PAYNE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 6933. Payne, W. H. April 12. Acetylene. - Relates to acetylene g e n e - rators of the type in which the flow of water to the carbide is automatically regulated. The generating- chamber a containing the carbide forms the base of the apparatus, and above it is supported an annular water chamber b, and within this a tank d for the gas holder e, which communicates with the generating- chamber through openings d<2>. Water is supplied to the generating-chamber through a pipe g provided with two valves, one of which g<1> is arranged in the generating-chamber and is operated automatically, while the other h is arranged in the water chamber and is actuated by hand. The stem g<2> of the valve g<1> is carried by a yoke g<5>, and is normally closed by a spring, but on the descent of the gas holder a plunger f<1> depresses the yoke and opens the valve. As the gas enters the holder, it passes through a number of staggered screens f<2>, by means of which it is scrubbed.
Patent GB-190007429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bread Baking Pans or Trays.
Inventor: KESSLER CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 7429. Kessler, C. Oct. 2, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Pans.-For marking loaves of bread during the process of baking, the letters or characters are cut from a piece of sheet metal, which is then fixed to the hottom of the pan or other baking- surface, as shown in Fig. 1. The sheet-metal plate forms the characters on the bread, so that they do not project beyond the surface of the loaves, whilst, by the additional thickness which it offers to the transmission of the heat through the metal, it causes the characters to be surrounded by a border baked to a lighter colour.
Patent GB-190008890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Gas Cooking and Heating Stoves.
Inventor: PEARD ROBERT BARRY
Filed: 1900-05-14
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8890. Peard, R. B. May 14. Gas cooking, grilling, &c. stoves.-The grilling and boiling burners are formed from the same tube or casing, the gas being directed to either burner as required. The burner A consists of a double tube C, D, each having burner holes or nipples. It is attached to the casing H by lugs G and screws. On each side is a ledge E to support the fret. The gas supply tap J is provided with a swinging nozzle L having a gas exit hole M, and with a handle N. By turning the latter the orifice M is brought exactly opposite the centre of either the tube C or the tube D, as required, an indication on the plug showing the position of such orifice. The plug K attached to the handle may be constructed so that, except when the orifice M is exactly opposite one or other of the tubes, no gas shall pass. The same device may be applied to other parts of a gas stove employed for any purpose, and the burner casing may be divided into more than two tubes. The device is shown applied to an annular burner.
Patent GB-190009921-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cork Fabric.
Inventor: CROSS DANIEL
Filed: 1900-05-30
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 9921. Cross, D. May 30. Cork, artificial.-Cork fabrics for seats, life-belts, mats, &c., are formed by inserting corks, such as waste bottle corks, into the meshes of wire netting or the like, and then suitably compressing on both sides, and drying. The fabric, which may be impressed with a design while being pressed, may be finally polished, &c.
Patent GB-190022472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots.
Filed: 1900-12-10
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 22,472. London Shoe Co. and Weaver, J. Dec. 10. Leggings.-Fig. 5 shows a combined boot and puttee legging. The sides b, c overlap one another, and are secured by straps and buckles as shown. Their lower parts are cut with flaps which are laced together.
Patent GB-190101203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Apparatus for Delivering Controlled Quantities of Water and Preventing Waste thereof.
Inventor: RUTNAGUR SORABJI MUNCHERJI
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 1203. Rutnagur, S. M. Jan. 18. Measured quantities, delivering.-In an apparatus for delivering controlled quantities and preventing the waste of water from a supply such as a continuous supply system or cistern, the water is passed in two streams, as described in Specification No. 13,796, A.D. 1900, through a closed vessel a, Fig. 1. The stream issuing from an outlet m<1> acts as a control stream, and, by collecting in the chamber a, gradually raises a float n until a projection n' overbalances a weight g' on the supply-valve spindle f, so as to close the supply valve and, at the same time, operate a lever o, a rod o', and a discharge valve o<3>. In a modification, the pipe C<1> opens into the vessel a, which has an exit of small area to impede the outflow of water. Instead of using a fixed stop for setting the position of the tippler g, Fig. 3, described in the Prior Specification, an adjustable stop j is provided working through a fixed nut or carrier i.
Patent GB-190111905-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Propellers for Ships and Boats.
Inventor: CLAUDIO EDUARDO
Filed: 1901-06-11
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 11,905. Claudio, E. April 25, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Screw propellers.-The acting face B, D, G of each blade of a ship or boat propeller is arranged obliquely, and has a wavy-curved form, so that the stream of water passing through the propeller is met without shock and, after gradual acceleration followed by gradual retardation, leaves without whirling motion. The other face of the blades may be similarly curved.
Patent GB-190113454-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lotion.
Inventor: SCHUTTYSER DIDIER KAREL
Filed: 1901-07-11
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 13,454. Schuttyser, D. K. July 11. Lotions.-A lotion for treating scalds, burns, varicose veins, hydrophobia, inflammations, piles, sprains, cuts, bruises, swellings, stings, bites, &c. is prepared by adding subacetate of lead to a solution of alum.
Patent GB-190114725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Slat Fabrics.
Inventor: WENDT HERMANN
Filed: 1901-07-19
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 14,725. Wendt, H., and Junige, A. July 19. Loom lays; picking-motions; pickers &c.-A loom for weaving slat fabrics is provided with a lay g, having an upper race-way i and a lower raceway i<1>, and vertically-reciprocating platforms h, k, for transferring the shuttle a from one race-way level to the other. The shuttle is provided with a spring arm d, for seizing a slat c, which is shot through the shed, together with the shuttle, by means of a picking-arm e. Towards the end of the pick, the slat is automatically released, in correct position to be bound in the fabric, and the shuttle then comes to rest on the platform h, by which it is lowered to the level of the lower raceway, ready to be shot by means of a picking-arm j to the opposite platform k. The automatic release uf the slat may be effected by means of a stop arranged to come into contact with the leading end of the slat, or by means of a spring-actuated clamp 32, Fig. 12, which descends upon the tail end of the slat, as soon as the clamp has been released by means of a spring catch 38, connected to a spring arm 33, which is actuated by the shuttle a. The clamp d is raised, before the insertion of a slat, by means of a hook attached to the lay and arranged to engage with a pin on the clamp, while the shuttle is being raised by the platform k. The arms e, j are alternately actuated by a spring s, the ends of which are connected by rods t, u and links v, w to the armsj, e, respectively. Two bell-crank levers 10, 12, actuated by means of levers and cams 23, act alternately to put the spring s in tension, such spring being held in its extended position by pawls z, 1, which are alternately released by means of levers actuated by projections on collars 2, 3, secured to a shaft r. The arms j, e are respectively retracted, after picking, by springs 19, 20.
Patent GB-190124118-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Indicating the Course or Direction of Shot Discharged from Fire Arms.
Inventor: SLAZENGER RALPH
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 24,118. Slazenger, R. Nov. 27. Indicating trajectories of projectiles.-To indicate the course of a bullet so as to enable a marksman to correct his aim, the bullet is coated with a paste of fine gunpowder and gum, which is fired by a second coat of some friction powder, or by a detonator, on the discharge of a fire-arm. The friction powder may consist of a mixture of amorphous phosphorus, carbonate of potash, manganese peroxide, magnesium powder, potassium chlorate, and potassium nitrate.
Patent GB-190125589-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of a Covering for Floors, Walls and the like.
Inventor: ZSCHIEDRICH GUSTAV EMIL
Filed: 1901-12-14
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 25,589. Zschiedrich, G. E. Dec. 14. Antiseptics.-Borax, or copper or zinc salts, may be used for rendering material for floor coverings &c. antiseptic. '
Patent GB-190126590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Windings for Electrical Machines.
Inventor: LAMME BENJAMIN GARVER
Filed: 1901-12-30
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 26,590. Lamme, B. G. June 26, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Armatures; field magnets.-A winding for drum armatures and the like is constructed as follows :- In each of the slots 2 are placed a short outer bar 3 and a long inner bar 4, which are spaced apart radially by insulating-material 6. The bars are provided with end connectors, each formed of two strips 7. 8, the ends of which embrace the bars and are soldered thereto and riveted together at 9. The spacing of the bars allows one of the strips to pass between them ; the same object may be attained by cutting away or bending the outer bar.