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Patent GB-189718559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Musical Boxes.
Inventor: BOURQUIN GUSTAVE
Filed: 1897-08-10
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 18,559. Bourquin, G. Aug. 10. Automatic instruments.-Relates to musical boxes in which the teeth, shown arranged in two rows B, B, are plucked by star-wheels S actuated by a tune-sheet T. The tune-sheet passes from a carrying-roll C to a take-up roll C<1> where it is fixed by a clip, and is led over two bearing-surfaces e<1>, e<2> and a roller F mounted on a pivoted frame which, when in the position shown, applies the requisite tension to the sheet. When it is required to re-wind the tune-sheet, the frame is swung over into the position shown in dotted lines. When the frame is raised a pawl p engages with a notch q in the take-up roll and fixes it with respect to the frame. The pawl is released by a fixed catch q<1> when the frame is again lowered. An adjustable stud f applies the friction necessary to maintain the tension of the tune-sheet to the take-up roll, and a roller K mounted on a spring-actuated lever k applies pressure to the tune-sheet while on the carrying-roll. Springs s<1> act upon the star-wheels S, and tend to move them in the direction of the arrow upon striking the sounding-teeth.
Patent GB-189729994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Locomotives.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM EDWIN
Filed: 1897-12-18
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 29,994. Heys, W. E., [Heilmann, J. J.]. Dec. 18. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Consists of a steam and electric locomotive in which the dynamos D for generating the current are driven by steam turbines T. The motors may either be arranged on the axles of the locomotive or on those of the train. The exciting circuit is regulated by a rheostat R.
Patent GB-189730405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Utilization of Tides for the Production of Motive Power.
Inventor: MEULI-HILTY JOHN
Filed: 1897-12-23
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 30,405. Meull-Kilty, J. Dec. 23. Tide m i l l s.-The tide water rises in a tower B through apertures b<1> at the bottom, and is prevented from returning by non-return valves D. The head of water thus obtained is utilized by drawing it off through a siphon tube E to drive a water-motor coupled to a dynamo. An air pump is provided for starting the siphon. The leg e of the siphon may be made telescopic, and the sliding part supported by a float.
Patent GB-189804168-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Open Grates and Fire-places.
Inventor: LEE ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1898-02-19
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 4168. Lee, R. J. Feb. 19. Blowers or drawplates; draught, regulating. - Fireplaces are constructed with slots at each side of the front plate a to receive hooks secured on the back of the blower b, which can thus be easily placed in position when required. A draughtregulating plate r is hinged to the blower at b<1>, and is adjustable by the handle c<1> and chain c. Handles b<2> are provided on the blower. Reference is made to Specification No. 3081, A.D. 1892.
Patent GB-189805734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Handling Incandescent Mantles.
Inventor: SILVER MEYER JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-03-09
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 5734. Silver, M. J. March 9. Incandescent gas &c. lamps.- The risk of damaging mantles when removing, supporting, or replacing them in position, is minimized by the use of a portable stand or bolder A provided with one or more hooked ends B for engaging with the mantle.
Patent GB-189813764-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Indicating or Correcting a Ship's course at Sea.
Inventor: SPINK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 13,764. Spink, W. June 21. Course indicators and correctors.-The instrument has a base D on which are marked two concentric circles E, F graduated respectively with 365 days and the months and with 24 hours and sub-divisions. Concentrically is mounted a revolving disc A with meridian lines B and with the positions of well-known stars plotted out, the first point of Aries being clearly marked at C. A 'sun-pointer' G can be turned independently of the disc A, but moves with it when the latter is revolved. To set the instrument for any day, the first point of Aries is set to the date and the sun-pointer to the 22nd of March, S. Azimuth cards are supplied with the instrument showing the sidereal and mean times at which certain special stars will cross the meridian, and will cross the fore and aft line of the ship when sailing other courses not due north and south. In taking an observation, the first point of Aries is turned to the sidereal time for the course to be steered given on the azimuth card, and the sun-pointer will then show the mean time at which the star should be right ahead or astern.
Patent GB-189819543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Fans and Pumps.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1898-09-14
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 19,543. Davidson, S. C. Sept. 14. Centrifugal pumps.-The apparatus is described as a fan ; it has no external casing, and the eye is the same diameter as the blades a, which are very shallow radially in comparison to their length axially. They are secured to a disc b at the outer end, and to a ring c at the inlet end. The disc projects beyond the blades at f, and is reflexed to guide wind currents into the path of the escaping air, which is also directed by a conical rim g. The parts f and g may be fixed or attached to the blades.
Patent GB-189820365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Axle-bearings of Mine Trucks and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: STOTT GEORGE
Filed: 1898-09-26
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 20,365. Stott, G., and Weeks, J. Sept. 26. Axle bearings.-The brass B is provided with a shank B', which enters a recess in the bearing A and is secured therein by a cross-pin D. A strap C formed separate, as shown, or made in one with the brass, is also provided.
Patent GB-189822621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: LEE EDWARD
Filed: 1898-10-27
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 22,621. Lee, E., and Tomlins, R. Oct. 27. Nails for protecting boot and shoe soles, clumps, and heels. Metal or other hard studs, of the forms shown or of any other, are driven through the leather so that their heads A' are flush. One head may connect two or more of the studs.
Patent GB-189823987-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Pressing and Tieing Ham, Sausage, Meat, and the like.
Inventor: HOFFMANN JULIUS
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 23,987. Hoffmann, J. Nov. 14. Sausages; brawn and like presses.-Relates to apparatus for pressing and tying sausage, ham, meat, and the like. The meat s is pressed in a cylinder c formed in two parts hinged at d and having the free edges overlapping. One end of the cylinder is closed by a movable disc h<1>, and the other end is closed by a fixed disc through which works a plunger actuated by a screw for ejecting the compressed cylinder of meat. The plunger is provided with a number of pins which are forced into the cylinder of meat, and rotates it as it leaves the cylinder c. The meat is compressed by a weighted lever g pivoted at e and resting upon the cylinder c. A knife n cuts a spiral groove in the meat as it leaves the cylinder c, and a string p passing from a spool over the pulley o follows the knife in the spiral groove for tying the meat.
Patent GB-189825811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Detachable Pneumatic Tyres for Cycles, Motor Cars, and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: STONE SUSANNAH RUTH
Filed: 1898-12-07
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 25,811. Stone, S. B. Dec. 7. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-For attaching the tyre to the rim, each edge of the outer cover E is provided with button-shaped metallic connections B, which are adapted to take under the inturned edges a of two metallic bands A fixed within the rim C. Each band may have overlapping ends to allow it to be fitted to rims of different sizes, or the bands may be replaced by inwardly turning the edges of the rim to engage with the connections B.
Patent GB-189902704-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Motion and Means of Driving Compressors for Gas and the like.
Inventor: BAKER JOHN
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 2704. Baker, J. Feb. 7. Compressing.-The compressor A is driven from the motor cylinder B through toggle mechanism H, H', instead of through the crank pin. By this arrangement two strokes of the compressor are produced during each stroke of the motor. The lower bearing K is supported by a spring M.
Patent GB-189906270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Electrical Switches and Lamp Holders.
Inventor: HALL ROBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6 2 7 0. H a l l , R. F. March 23. Incandescent lamps, holders for, with switches. The casing of a holder contains three insulating-blocks c, g, h, and in the top and bottom blocks are fitted spring plungers e<1>, h<2>. The intermediate or switch block g carries contacts g<1>, g<2> adapted to close the circuits, and is rotatable by means of a thumbpiece m, working in a slot in the casing, which carries a fixed thumb-piece n.
Patent GB-189906607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Agricultural Machines Adapted for Earthing up Crops or for Digging Potatoes and the like.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 6607. James, R. W., [Carroll, J. F.]. March 27. Cultivators; hoes, hand; potato diggers.- Relates to a light stationary hand machine for earthing up vegetables, either singly or in rows, or for digging potatoes and like crops. The machine consists of a framework formed of two discs A and B and a series of legs C, C. A shaft e is journalled in the discs A and B, and is driven by the crank E. The shaft e carries a socket F in which are fixed arms g, g to which blades D, D are adjustably secured by suitable connections. The machine is placed over the plant, and the tools are operated to throw the earth around it. In the case of plants in a row, the crank E is oscillated instead of rotated. When used for digging potatoes, a similar frame is employed, but the shaft carries only one digging-blade, which is provided with rearwardly-extending prongs for separating the potatoes from the soil.
Patent GB-189906831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves for Controlling the Passage of Live Steam from Boilers or like purposes.
Inventor: FLETCHER JAMES ASHTON
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 6831. Fletcher, J. A., and Fletcher, S. March 29. Lift valves; check valves.-A screw-down valve with a bye-pass, for use on boilers and steam pipes and for similar purposes, is shown in Fig. 1. A check valve suitable for use with the above is shown in Fig. 9. The invention also relates in part to seats for stop valves of the type described in Specification No. 24,489, A.D. 1894. The lower end of the valve spindle D, Fig. 1, is turned down so as to form a shoulder D<3>, which acts as the bye-pass valve seated against the sides of a hole drilled centrally in the main valve A. The nut D<5> on the spindle regulates the amount that the screwed end D<4> of the spindle can traverse through the collar H<1> formed on the webs of the main valve, and consequently regulates the opening of the bye-pass valve relatively to the main valve. The screwed end of the spindle may be right or left handed and of any suitable pitch. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the bye-pass is formed by a U-shaped ring K' on the valve, engaging with an enlarged ring I' on the seating. A removable expansion seat is shown in Figs. 4 and 5. The seat L has a step L', and is fitted ina recess in the casing large enough to provide a clearance space L<4> . The seat is secured to the casing by wedge-shaped lugs l engaging with corresponding lugs m on the casing and being secured and adjusted by set-screws l<1> arranged as shown or in modified ways. The check valve consists of a ball T, Fig. 9, flexibly suspended in the casing and resting against a buffer W. When the steam pressure in the branch Q<1> falls, the ball is pressed against its seat and closes the valve.
Patent GB-189909503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Transmitting Fluid under Pressure.
Inventor: HALSEY WILLIAM SMILEY
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 9503. Halsey, W. S. May 5. Clip and sleeve joints.-Compressed air and other fluids under pressure are transmitted to locomotives, travelling cranes, elevators, railway cars, &c. by a flexible sleeve 2 which travels over the main or storage chamber 1 and opens valves 8, through which the fluid escapes from the main to the sleeve, from which it is conveyed away by a branch 4.
Patent GB-189909632-A (GB)
Title: An Improved High Insulation Electric Lampholder.
Inventor: HEATON FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-08
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 9632. Heaton, F. W., and Smith, H. May 8. Incandescent lamps, holders for. Cylindrical plunger carriers A are provided with axial holes and lateral binding-screws for the supply wires, and are placed in circular holes in a flanged cylindrical insulator B, lateral recesses being provided to receive the screw heads, by which the carriers are retained. The wires are passed separately through holes in a disc D, and together through a nozzle C, between which parts the wires are gripped.
Patent GB-189918333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Locking Devices for Cotton Beaters and Analogous Machines.
Inventor: WARD JOSEPH TIBBETTS
Filed: 1899-09-11
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 18,333. Ward, J. T., and Curtis, J. B. Sept. 11. Openers &c.-Relates to bolt mechanism, whereby the covers of the beater cylinder and the cotton conduit are locked when the beater shaft is free to rotate, and the shaft is looked when the covers are free to be opened. A spring bolt K can engage either with bolt-holes x in the beater cover I or with similar bolt-holes in a disc fast on the beater shaft. When the cover I is free, a second spring bolt r engages with an aperture in the side of the bolt K and releases the staple or catch N of the cover H over the cotton conduit. When the covers H and I are closed, the bolt r is moved so as to lock the cover H and release the bolt K, which is then shot by its spring so as to lock the cover I and release the beater shaft.
Patent GB-189922177-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of New Azo Colouring-matters.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-11-06
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 22,177. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Nov. 6. Dyes, artificial.-New trisazo dyes, which dye wool from an acid bath black and possess the good qualities of the monoazo dyes described in Specification No. 7713, A.D. 1891, are produced by combining diazotized sulphanilic acid with amidonaphthol sulphonic acid [NH2 : OH : SO3H = 1 :1<1> :4 or NH2 : OH : SO3H =1:1<1> : 4<1>], and then combining the monoazo dye thus produced with diazoazobenzene or diazoazotoluene.
Patent GB-189922260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Operated Governors Chiefly Designed for Regulating the Speed of Dynamos or Motors.
Inventor: MILLET JOSIAH BYRAM
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1900-12-07
Abstract: 22,260. Lake, H. H., [Millet, J. B.]. Nov. 7. Centrifugal governors. - Relates to centrifugal governors for dynamos and motors by which the speed may control either the supply of current in the field or armature of the motor, or may control the valve of a steam engine, regulating water - power and compressed-air or other motors,by means of an electromagnet in a local circuit. The governor is described as applied to ringing a bell by means of internal magnets excited by two-phase alternating currents. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 5 a transverse section of the governor. The sleeve C is mounted on the shaft B to rotate with it but to be capable of slight longitudinal motion. A ring 0 is mounted on the sleeve C, and has a light arm Q insulatingly pivoted therein. The arm Q plays between contacts S, S<1>, and is held against centrifugal action by spring E attached to one end of the lever I, the other end of which is pressed against by the axial adjusting-screw L, M mounted on the bracket N. Contact-rings G, G<1> are insulatingly mounted on the sleeve C, and are rubbed by brushes H<1> in the controlling-circuits.
Patent GB-189924500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swimming and Life-saving Appliances.
Inventor: GUILLOT LOUIS
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 24,500. Guillot, L., and Pinguet, V. Dec. 9. Bathing-dresses; belts; buoys; wearing-apparel, buoyant.-A vertical section is shown. An indiarubber cuirass is provided with two air chambers 3, 3, at the front and back respectively, and with openings 9, 10, for the arms and head of the wearer. Charging-valves 6, 6 and discharging- valves are provided.
Patent GB-189924677-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fret and Drilling Machine.
Inventor: CARRUTHERS JAMES
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 24,677. Carruthers, J. Dec. 12. Sawing; boring and drilling.-Relates to a fretsaw mounted so that it can be rotated to follow curved lines. The saw may be replaced by a drill. The holders or clamps A of the saw F are connected by ball-and-socket joints B to the reciprocating arms C. The holders are rotated by pulleys D, D, in the bosses of which they are feathered, the pulleys being connected by a cord G passing over guide-pulleys H. The saw is set to the required angle by the hand disc I mounted on the lower pulley, an index arm J being mounted on the top pulley to show the direction in which the saw cut is moving. The table K may be set at any required angle by turning it on pivots P. The table may be lowered by slotted brackets M till the pins Q engage with the holes 0 in the table. In this case the table is turned along with the saw by the lower pulley D. The clamp has two jaws fitted in a square eye and forced together by a set-screw. In one of the jaws is a groove for holding the drill when the machine is used for drilling. When used as a drilling-machine, the upper roller D is driven from the main shaft by a cord passing over the guide-pulleys V and H.
Patent GB-189924886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frictional Driving Mechanism.
Inventor: MATHIEU JOHN PETER
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 24,886. Mathieu, J. P., Lucas, W. H., and Gliem, F. H. Dec. 14. Friction gearing.-The disc 5 is pressed up against the disc 3 by a spring 7, Fig. 1, which is adjustable by a screw 9 bearing upon a block 8. In a modification, the block is tapped to receive the screw. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement in which the disc is adjusted by a screw bearing upon the end of the shaft.
Patent GB-189924947-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Projecting Highly Heated Air under Pressure forTherapeutic Purposes.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1899-12-15
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 24,947. Mills, B. J. B., [Prat, (nÚe Minard), L.]. Dec. 15. Heating-appliances ; cauterizing-appliances.-Relates to apparatus for projecting highly-heated air for therapeutic purposes such as benumbing, purifying, or cauterizing. The air is contained under pressure in a reservoir a, and passes through a cock a' to a tube b, which may supply several sets of apparatus. A tube h, leading from the tube band provided with a reducing-valve p and stop cocks p<1> and g, leads the air to a cylinder c formed of or externally coated with a bad conductor of heat and fitted with a nozzle e. A tube i, provided with stop and regulating cocks j, k, leads air from the tube b through a carburetting-device l and a tube m to a tube n contained in a tube r formed with a platinum end f and with an external aperture o and secured into the cylinder c as shown. The end f is heated to start the combustion of the gases from the carburetter, and is then kept hot by the combustion and serves to heat the air passing to the nozzle e.
Patent GB-190004796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Textile Design-sheets or Diagrams for Weaving and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: MACKINTOSH HARRY
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1901-06-13
Abstract: 4796. Mackintosh, H. March 13. Magic-lantern apparatus. - In making textile design-sheets or diagrams for weaving, the proposed figure or design is first produced on ruled paper, and the ground is then filled in by stencils. In order to test the appearance of repeat designs, the single design is placed on a transparent carrier C in a camera obscura, and is projected upon a ground-glass screen B by an adjustable image multiplier D, having preferably nine lenses arranged in three rows.
Patent GB-190006421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Feeding Grain into Pneumatic Elevator Pipes.
Inventor: MORTON ROBERT GRAY
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 6421. Morton, R. G., and Morton, D. A. April 6. Elevators.-To prevent the grain in pneumatic elevators from coming in contact with the vanes of the fan, it is placed,in a hopper 10, the bottom of which is closed by a weighted and hinged flap 12. When the grain has accumulated sufficiently to force the flap open, it passes automatically into the elevator. A curved plate 14 deflects the current of air from the opening 15.
Patent GB-190008484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flooring.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 8484. Golby, F. W., [Woas, F.]. May 8. Flooring - slabs are formed with main diagonal drainage channels f, and auxiliary drainage channels e running into the main channels. Fig. 2 shows a section or piece of flooring, consisting of a number of slabs, or of a single slab formed in one piece.
Patent GB-190011206-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches and like Apparatus for Making and Breaking Electric Circuits.
Inventor: PARTRIDGE GERALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-20
Granted: 1901-06-20
Abstract: 11,206. Partridge, G. W., and Elphinstone, G. K. B. June 20. Switches; cut-outs.-The switch is held in its closed position by a catch, which is released by electromagnetic means should an abnormal current flow. The switch arm 4 is pivoted at 1, and carries two pawls, one having a tail piece 7<b> adapted to engage a stop 9 and hold the switch closed against the action of a spring bolt 10 or of a weight. The other pawl 8 is normally held against a stop 14 by a spring 15, and carries a pin 8<b> arranged in the path of an arm 5<a> connected to the handle 5. A solenoid 16 is carried by the switch arm, and carries the current when the circuit is closed. The core 21 carries a rod 25 passing between the pawls, and is fitted with a collar 26 adapted to strike against the projecting parts of the pawls. With an abnormal current, the core is raised, and the tail 7<b> detached from the stop 9. The switch cannot be held closed by the handle, as the pin 8<b> will be held clear of the piece 5<a>. To open the switch by hand, the handle is fitted with a tail piece 5<b>, adapted to operate the pawls when the handle is moved down
Patent GB-190013039-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Air Cushion for Velocipede Saddles.
Inventor: FRANZ HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 13,039. Franz, H. July 19. Saddles.-An inflatable air cushion a, of the form shown in Fig. 1, is provided with flaps e,g on its under side by which it is laced to the saddle as represented in Fig. 2. The cushion is inflated through a flexible tube b, which is provided with a strap l for securing it to the cycle frame.