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Patent GB-189715963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Mantles.
Inventor: KIESEWALTER ALBIN
Filed: 1897-07-05
Granted: 1897-09-11
Abstract: 15,963. Kiesewalter, A. July 5. Incandescent gas &c. lamps.-Mantles are prepared by saturating organic fabrics with a solution of a kind of water-glass, which is formed by bringing the oxides suitable for incandescence purposes, together with silicic acid, into igneous fusion with caustic potash or soda. The saturated fabrics are then treated with sulphuric acid or its equivalent to precipitate the incandescence bodies in an insoluble form in the fabrics, the resulting soluble salts being washed out by means of water.
Patent GB-189724675-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Point Protector for Pencils.
Inventor: BOSWORTH CHARLES RICHARD
Filed: 1897-10-25
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 24,675. Bosworth, C. R. Oct. 25. Toothpicks.-The pencil &c. point protector B is shaped so that it may be used as a toothpick, and is made of metal, celluloid, or other suitable material.
Patent GB-189726671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Indicating Apparatus for use in Hotels, Restaurants, Workshops, and for analogous purposes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-11-15
Granted: 1898-11-15
Abstract: 26,671. Boult, A. J., [Moutardier, H., and Boudet, L.]. Nov. 15. Indicators, hotel &c. indicators or annunciators; signals, bells, electric, and indicator or visible.- Relates to an electric indicating - apparatus or order telegraph for use in hotels, restaurants, workshops, &c. The transmitter is provided with two dials, one having interchangeable plates marked with the names of the articles &c. which may be asked for, and the second being adapted to show the number of each article required. Two hands, fixed on the spindle D and sleeve D<1> respectively, are capable of being moved over the dials, and the spindle and sleeve are each provided with a toothed wheel E, adapted to rotate the contactmaking ratchet-wheels L<1>, through the pinions H<1>. The ratchet-wheels L<1> each consist of a metal half M, and an insulating-half M<1>, Fig. 3, which are arranged so that the contact-springs N<1> of the leads d' to the receiver alternately bear on a conducting-part and an insulating-part. The receiver is provided with two dials and hands corresponding to those of the transmitter, the hands being each operated by a clockwork mechanism, the escapement of which is controlled by an electromagnet energized by the current from the transmitter. Only two connecting-wires are employed, each transmitter and receiver having a local battery, the negative pole of which is connected, conveniently through a gas pipe or water pipe, to earth. In operation, the operator at the transmitter presses a call-knob, which completes the circuit of a dropdown annunciator at the receiver, indicating the number of the room from which the call is made &c. The annunciator shutter, when it falls, completes the call-bell circuit. On receiving the call, the attendant at the receiver inserts a contact-plug or jack in a socket corresponding to the number shown, so disconnecting the annunciator circuit, and, by pressing a push, makes the reply call. The operator at the transmitter then moves the hands over the dials until they point to the required indications, the hands of the receiver following step-by-step the movements of the hands of the transmitter. The hands of the receiver are reset to zero by a bar, which disengages both escapement levers simultaneously, and so permits the movement of the hands until they are checked by a stop-finger at the zero point.
Patent GB-189728492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Electrical Resistances.
Inventor: ROWBOTHAM WALTER
Filed: 1897-12-02
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 28,492. Rowbotham, W. Dec. 2. Resistances.-Liquid resistances for regulating electric currents consist of cells, such as A, containing sets of stationary parallel plates B, D, either vertical or horizontal, into or from which cells conducting-liquid is introduced or removed. This may be done automatically by valves F, G connected by springs with a rack N geared to a lever M, which is supported by a spring 0 and carries a core L above a regulating-solenoid J. In a modification, both valves are at the bottom of the resistance cell, one being connected with an adjacent tank which is kept full of liquid by a ball-valve. Liquids of two conductivities may be used in such resistances. A float in the resistance cell may raise a switch-lever to short-circuit the resistance when the cell is full.
Patent GB-189728968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Construction of the Roofs of Dwellings and other Buildings.
Inventor: WOODS WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 28,968. Woods, W. J. Dec. 7. Roofs and roofing. - The roof is of a diamond shape at each corner of the building, and of an ordinary ridge shape at the centre. Each diamond - shaped portion of the roof is constructed of rafters B extending between a diagonal bar or rafter A and the lower bars or plates C. The bar A may extend the length of the frame, or the lower end may be cut away as shown, and be supported by a horizontal cross-bar. Ordinary roofing shingles are fixed to purlins E nailed to the framework thus constructed. This system of roofing presents a novel appearance, and affords greater facility for ornamentation, and the use of dormer or bay windows at the sides and ends of the building.
Patent GB-189800569-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Brake for Velocipedes and other Vehicles.
Inventor: RENARD VICTORIEN LOUIS MARIE
Filed: 1898-01-08
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 569. Renard, V. L. M. Jan. 8. Brakes are arranged so that, when applied, the revolution of the wheel increases the brake pressure. In Fig. 1, which shows the application to the rear wheel, a brake roller A is connected to the back stays by links B as shown. Arms T carry levers V provided with cams S, which, when the lever V is pulled forward by the cord shown, depress the roller A on to the wheel, when the friction causes the roller and cam to rotate and increase the pressure. A spring lifts the roller when the tension of the cord is relaxed. The cord passes over a pulley secured by a clip x to the steering-post, Fig. 5, and is actuated by depressing a rod W carried in guides x as shown. The brake is held in its active position by the friction of a sleeve y, mounted on the rod Wand engaging the guide x. A slight upward pull on the rod W is required to release the brake. The friction of the sleeve y is adjusted by screwing a nut y<1> on to its conical slotted lower end. Fig. 2 shows a modification, in which the cam S acts directly upon the wheel, and Fig. 4 shows the application to a band brake. In a further modification, the ends of the roller spindle are fitted with discs which rotate in straps connected to the lower ends of the operating- levers V. This arrangement is stated to produce a toggle action when the brake is applied, which increases the pressure of the roller on the tyre.
Patent GB-189805019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber-tyred Carriage Wheels, and in the Method of Producing same.
Inventor: TEICH CARL
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 5019. Teich, C. March 1. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic ; felloes or rims. -A metal rim or tyre a has a flange b, for attachment to the wheel rim R, and two flanges s to receive a rubber tyre. A lining n of hardened or vulcanized rubber forms a bed for the rubber tyre or tread d. Rivets c, which are secured in place during the embedding of the tyre, serve to fix the distance between the flanges s and to give the tyre or tread a firm hold.
Patent GB-189805487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus Suitable for Washing Bed Pans.
Inventor: JENNINGS SIDNEY
Filed: 1898-03-05
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 5487. Jennings, S. March 5. Bed-pans. - For the purpose of cleansing, the pan c is suspended on a hook d in a chamber a, which is then closed by a screwed-down lid b. Water is then admitted at f and f<1>, and passes away through a trapped passage g. A modification is shown adapted for treating slippers. A valve may be fitted in the outlet to enable the water to be retained and disinfected.
Patent GB-189808261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spectacles or similar Optical Devices.
Inventor: WINSLOW FORBES EDWARD
Filed: 1898-04-06
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 8261. Winslow, F. E. April 6. Spectacles and eyeglasses; opera-glasses.- An opera-glass arrangement of lenses A, A, F, F is mounted in frames B, E connected by sliding bars D, D and ordinary wings C, C so that the lens frames can be pulled apart as far as is required. When not in use, the frames may be pushed together and the pivots a, a, b, b of the wings and bars then come over each other so that the wings and bars can be folded in the ordinary manner. Fig. 4 shows another method of connecting the frames. The invention may also be applied to lorgnettes or " quizzing glasses." In this case the two sides of the case are hinged together near the bottom and each carries a lens frame. By squeezing the two sides of the case together at the bottom, against the action of a spring, the upper ends can be separated as required, while the parallelism of the lens frames is maintained by a lazy-tongs linkage. Spring catches are provided for holding the lens frames in their open or closed position.
Patent GB-189810037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings and Couplings for Shafting.
Inventor: JAMES SAMUEL HUBBARD
Filed: 1898-05-02
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 10,037. James, S. H. Mav 2. Stern bearings.-In order that shafts may run freely, even if the plummer blocks or other bearings are not truly in line, spherical bearings are employed. The spherical part may be integral with the shaft, but preferably a spherical sleeve is employed, made in two parts to enable it to be placed in position. Fig. 10 shows a stern-tube bearing with the lignum-vitµ bush L mounted in a spherical sleeve P, permitting a limited motion about the centre O.
Patent GB-189815775-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Facilitating the Filling, Weighing, and Loading of Sacks of Grain, Coal, or other analogous substances.
Inventor: MCCLUSKEY OWEN
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 15,775. McCluskey, O. July 19. Sack-hodders.-The apparatus is for lifting sacks loaded with coal, grain, &c. from the beam of a balance E, where they are filled, on to a sliding platform B, whence a man can easily take them on to his back. The sack is hung on hooks 6 on the frame D<2>, which is suspended from one arm of the scale beam E ; when the sack is filled, the frame is lifted from the beam E by the chain attached to the lever D, which is operated by the hand-lever 11 through the links 9 and 7, lever D<3>, and shaft D<1>. Fig. 3 shows the position of the levers when the sack is lifted, the platform B being drawn inwards beneath the frame and sack by the link 13. When the sack is removed, the lever 11 is raised to lower the frame D', and the platform B is thrust outwards into the position shown in Fig. 2. The apparatus may be used without the weighing- apparatus.
Patent GB-189818458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres for Wheels and Arrangements in connection with such Wheels.
Inventor: ADAIR JOHN
Filed: 1898-08-29
Granted: 1899-08-29
Abstract: 18,458. Adair, J. Aug. 29. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims. - Relates principally to means for attaching tyres to rims, Specification No. 23,996, A.D. 1896, being referred to. Fig. 5 shows a partial longitudinal section, and Figs. 6 and 7 partial cross-sections through the edge of the cover. Attached to each edge of the outer cover A is a wire D which at one part is bent back upon itself to form a spring piece d. This spring usually occupies the position shown by Figs. 5, 6, and 7, but, when the tyre has to be detached, the spring is allowed to assume the arched form indicated by the dotted lines in Figs. 5 and 6, whereby the attaching-wire D is slackened. The spring piece is preferably held in a pocket E which may have a bead F to retain the spring piece in its usual position. In the form shown in Fig. 10, the spring piece d lies outside the pocket, and is retained in position by a flap G which is attached along one edge to the spring piece and along the other to the cover A. In modifications, the spring piece may be a distinct spring secured to the overlapping ends of the wire D. The rim may have a central elastic band upon which blocks of india-rubber are fixed at intervals to form a seat for the tyre cover. The cover has bands B, Fig. 1, which embrace the air tube and are secured by the interlocking ends b, b<1>.
Patent GB-189823826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vapour Engines.
Inventor: CASALONGA DOMINIQUE ANTOINE
Filed: 1898-11-12
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 23,826. Casalonga, D. A. Nov. 12. Vapour engines.- Relates to vapour engines of the hotair type, and has for object the production of mechanical power by the action of heat on vapours without exhaust and without condensation. Apparatus for alternately heating and cooling the working vapours is combined with a machine having reciprocating or rotary motion, such as a cylinder with piston, a turbine, or the like, and may be joined with single, double, and multiple-acting engines. Fig. 3 shows the apparatus attached to an ordinary cylinder. The apparatus B is provided with extensions or zones a, a', in which and in the chamber C there are adapted to be reciprocated by rods two displacers A, A' having conical extensions c, c'. The end a is heated by suitable means or by solar heat, while the end a' is cooled by a refrigerator supplied with water or moist air. The peripheral internal walls of the double chamber C, of the passage E, and of the cylinder D, are lined with a thin metal jacket, smooth on one side, and ribbed to form an underlying cellular partition on the other. There is an inlet for the liquid into the chamber C, and a passage for the vapour to and from the motor. The motor is connected by suitable mechanism with the reciprocating displacers which are actuated by it. Another and similar apparatus may be connected to the upper portion of the cylinder. Loss of working substance is made good by using the liquid as lubricant.
Patent GB-189827549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roof, Rooflight and Cupola-light Glazing.
Inventor: ETTLES CHARLES
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 27,549. Ettles, C. Dec. 31. Glazing roofs &c.-The astragals A are rabbeted to receive the sheets of glass, and formed with grooves B for carrying away water of condensation. Grooves c are made in the wood or other caps C to receive strips D of asbestos or other packing. At the horizontal overlapping joints of the panes the astragals and caps are stepped or rabbeted as shown in Fig. 4. The eaves bar or still E is rabbeted and grooved, and covered with sheet lead. The grooves B lead to a horizontal channel e in the sill, and short downward channels conduct the moisture across the sill. Metal clips G fixed to the sill support the bottom panes. Fig. 5 shows in section a diagonal bar which is grooved to carry off moisture. The astragals may be fitted in place so as to be readily detachable.
Patent GB-189900091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearing Scissors.
Inventor: MURPHY THOMAS
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 91. Murphy, T. Jan. 3. Scissors.-Where one blade is pivoted on a pin screwing into the other, a ball bearing is introduced between the first blade and the head of the screw pin.
Patent GB-189900124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jar Closing Devices.
Inventor: BURKHART GEORGE WASHINGTON
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 124. Burkhart, G. W. Jan. 3. Stoppers.-Relates to means. for securing the covers or stoppers of fruit and like jars, and consists of a band J formed with lips I, which engage the cover and shoulder of the vessel. The outer end K of the band is bent round the bow lever L, the ends 0 of which are pivoted in lugs M on the inner end of the band. The band is tightened or released by manipulating the lever, the lever being curved so that it conforms to the side of the jar when the band is tightened to secure the cover.
Patent GB-189901208-A (GB)
Title: Improved System of Conduits for the Underground Conductors of Electric Railways and Tramways.
Inventor: STERZA ALESSANDRO
Filed: 1899-01-18
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 1208. Sterza, A. Jan. 18. Electric railways and tramways on the conduit system. Conduits for the conductors of electric railways &c. are formed of lengths of rail W having a base w, attached to sleepers by hooks r, and having attached at w<1> a chambered portion W<1> forming with the part W a longitudinal rift or channel. The part W<1> contains on its inner surface a recessed portion m, n, g, in which insulating- blocks Q are placed. Clip hangers R<1> are inserted in the blocks Q, and support the conductor P. The collector H, S depends from the car, and carries a contact-brush K. The base w is divided into two channels p, q by a ridge C, and is provided with drainage openings B, D. In a modified form, where the conduit rail is not used as a part of the permanent way, only one channel p is formed in the base.
Patent GB-189902462-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Elevator for Raising Products of Flour or other Mills or Works.
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 2462. Smith, G. T., and Gardner, W Feb. 3. Elevators designed to raise flour &c. without abrasion. The upper part of the elevator is turned over to one side, the buckets being guided in this section by the engagement with fixed guide-bars 8 of lugs 9, projecting laterally from the buckets. By this arrangement the elevator may be run at a slow speed without the usual disadvantage of incomplete discharge of the buckets as they pass the spout 6. The tension in the sprocket chain is regulated by screws which bear against the bearing-blocks of the axle of the sprocket-wheel 3.
Patent GB-189905374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electro-therapeutic Baths and the like.
Inventor: STANGER JOHANN JAKOB
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 5374. Stanger, J. J. March 11. Electric baths; vaporizers.-Relates to apparatus for the medical treatment of the human body, by means of which the whole body or a limb thereof may be brought into contact with an electricallycharged fluid, which may be either a liquid or a vapour. Fig. 1 shows a form of apparatus in which a liquid is used, e.g. a tannin solution. A rectangular bath 4 is constructed of wood or other non-conductor of electricity. Along the two sides or ends are arranged carbon electrodes 5, supported in wooden frames 6 and supplied with current through metal connecting-pieces 9. An electric meter 1, resistances 2, and a switch 3 are provided for regulating the current. For treating only a portion of the body, the fluid may be directed through a nozzle 18 forming one of the electrodes, the other electrode consisting of a wire-gauze breast-plate 13, attached to the body by bands or straps. Alternatively, the patient may recline upon a conducting-plate arranged on the floor of the bath and forming one of the electrodes, while the fluid is directed on to the affected part by means of a nozzle. Fig. 3 shows the arrangement for using a vapour, such as steam. The vapour is generated in a vessel 21, heated by a fuel box 22 and having an outlet cock 28, to which is connected a nozzle 18 forming one of the electrodes, the other electrode 19 being secured to the body. A pair of vaporizers, or a single vaporizer with two discharge nozzles, may be used for directing two currents of vapour on to a limb. In another arrangement, the outlet tube of the vaporizer forms one electrode, which is gripped by the patient, while a metal rod within it forms the other. An arm bath provided with a metal electrode at one end, and a foot bath made of conducting-material forming one of the electrodes, are also described.
Patent GB-189907265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Filters.
Inventor: FISHER GREEVZ
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 7265. Fisher, G., [trading as Kingfisher Patent Lubrication Co.]. April 6. Decanting and settling; strainers; filtering oils.-A filter for dirty oil is made in three parts fitting one into the other. In the upper part the heavy impurities settle, and the oil flows away through a strainer C, pipe B, and cock E to the filter, consisting of cloth supported on gauze and capable of easy removal. The oil is collected in the lower chamber, above a layer of water through which any remaining heavy impurities may sink. In a modification, the strainer is surrounded by an outer casing perforated at the bottom for the entry of oil and preventing the adherence of scum to the strainer. With the same object, the strainer in another modification forms the lid of a shallow dish placed bottom upwards over the pipe B. In another modification, the oil is transferred from the chamber A by a siphon consisting either of a tube closed at the top and open at the bottom and supported on a float and sliding over the tube B, or of a capillary-wick siphon supported in a similar manner.
Patent GB-189909286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rudder Heads for Vessels.
Inventor: DAVIDSON CHARLES RUNCY
Filed: 1899-05-03
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 9286. Davidson, C. R. May 3. Rudders. - Relates to means for enabling a rudder to be used after the rudderhead has been fractured within the trunk or casing. In the example shown in Fig. 1, the rudder and head are made separate and are coupled by bolts through the flanges c, d. Surrounding the rudderhead is a tube e flanged at f and bolted to the flanges c, d. On the upper end of this tube is a tiller or crosshead i to which the tillerchains are connected in the event of the fracture of the rudderhead, or the two tillers or crossheads may be bolted together. Should the rudder and rudderhead be made in one piece, a collar or flange is formed on the latter to which the flange on the tube e is bolted.
Patent GB-189921994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Removing Pitch from Tuns or Casks.
Inventor: KOEPPING CARL FRIEDRICH FRANZ
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 21,994. K÷pping, C. F. F. Nov. 3. Cleansing casks.-In removing pitch from casks or tuns, the cask is placed, bunghole downwards, on carriages i, k by which the cask &c. can be moved longitudinally or transversely so as to permit the perforated gas tube d to enter the aperture in the end of the cask. The tube d is connected through a tube c with an elbow pipe b, which is so mounted on the nozzle a of a coke stove as to be rotated by a hand-wheel and worm gearing. The tube c is fitted within a suctionhead e, which opens towards the cask end and is adapted to cover the aperture in the end, and is provided with a pipe f which telescopes into a pipe g for conveying the gases into the chimney.
Patent GB-189922299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachment Clips for Cycle Accessories and other similar purposes.
Inventor: HASKINS ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-11-08
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 22,299. Haskins, A. Nov. 8. Fastenings for attaching saddles, brakes, bells or other accessories to cycle frames. The body of the clip consists of a plate 10 carrying a screw 14 which is cut away down its centre to receive the frame tube 16. A slotted or H-shaped washer fits in the opening of the screw, and is tightened on the tube 16 by a nut 12. V-grooves are formed on the body 10 and on the faces of the washer 11 as shown at 17 and 19 respectively. The body 10 is fixed to the accessory to be attached, the Figures showing the body provided with rods 20. The clip &c. may be bored out centrally or left solid.