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Patent GB-189811693-A (GB)
Title: Improved Medical Apparatus for Enabling Regular and Increased Respiratory Action in the case of various Diseases.
Inventor: BOGHEAN DEMETRIUS
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-05-23
Abstract: 11,693. Boghean, D. May 23. Respiration, appliances for promoting.-Relates to apparatus for mechanically regulating the period and depth of breathing in patients either unable to breathe properly or requiring an increased breathing capacity to effect certain cures. A series of flexible pressure plates, such as b<1>, b<2>, Fig. 1, adapted to the form of the body, are provided with means, such as a cord a passing over pulleys r and connected with suitable operating- mechanism, for producing rhythmical contractions and expansions. One form of operating-mechanism is shown in Fig. 4. In it the ends of the cord a are connected to a pivoted lever H<1>, which is reciprocated by a cam u rotated by a suitable motor. The degree of compression is regulated by a pivoted arm H actuated by a screw S and carrying a roller R<4> bearing on the cord. Another arrangement is shown in Fig. 5, in which the cord is connected to a drum e which is rotated intermittently by a pair of discs i and k carrying pins g and h and mounted eccentrically relatively to one another.
Patent GB-189819867-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spike and Holdfast for Securing Rails, Decking, Platforms, and the like.
Inventor: BAKER FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-09-19
Granted: 1899-09-19
Abstract: 19,867. Baker, F. Sept. 19. Spikes; hooks.- Relates to spikes for securing rails to sleepers, decks and platforms to joists, &c. The spike has a main part and a loose part or locking- key. The key A is driven in behind the shank B, so that the teeth C enter the wood and the lug E comes beneath the sleeper &c. This form of spike may be used as one member of a gate hinge. The spike is driven horizontally, and the gate hung upon the hooked part D. The heads G, D of the key and spike respectively may together form a conical head for countersinking. The upper part K of the locking-key may be of rectangular section, and project beyond the side of the shank B to give an additional hold. The head D may be replaced by a separate transverse piece M, Fig. 8.
Patent GB-189823245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Safety Windows for Nurseries and the like.
Inventor: REED HENRY
Filed: 1898-11-04
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 23,245. Reed, H. Nov. 4. Window guards.-Protecting-bars a, fixed to the window sashes b of nurseries &c., slide in tubes c fixed in recesses in the brickwork, and prevent the inmates from falling out when the sashes are opened.
Patent GB-189823792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flushing Valves.
Inventor: DOYLE WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 23,792. Doyle, W. H. Nov. 11. Flushing apparatus.-The water-press ure cylinder E has a ring valve J on which bears the screw-cap I. Normally, water from the nozzle B enters the cylinder E through the aligned openings b, c, and presses down the valves L and R and the piston T. This action is allowed by the valve L being connected to the valve R by the stem g, while the valve R supports the connecting-rod S of the piston T. When the shaft P is turned by the handle Q, the upper edge of the fork 0 lifts the fluted spindle N and the valve L, and then the fork presses on the pin S on the stem g and lifts the valve R and piston T, and water from the chamber E can flow through the passages H, G to the nozzle C. After flushing, the valves L, R close without concussion, as the water from the chamber U slowly escapes through the channel P. The contents of the bowl are prevented from siphoning into the flusher by admitting air to the pan, past the ball valve X and flap p, Fig. 4. When the water rises in the pan, the flap p closes, and, in the event of this flap being defective, the valve X returns to its seat r and seals the air inlet n.
Patent GB-189826826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Slugging and analogous Machines used principally in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 26,826. Briggs, T., and Pearson & Bennion. Dec. 20. Nailing. - Relates to devices for automatically adjusting the horn or worksupport to the thickness of the work. The bell crank c is jointed to a rod d screwed into a stirrup G provided with a leather-faced disc G'. The other rod d', jointed to the horndepressing treadle, passes through a tube H screwed into a projection h<1> on the machine framing, and has a quick thread cut on its upper end. On this screwed portion is a leather-faced nut J. When the disc and nut are in contact, the nut cannot rotate, but, when apart, the rod d' can easily run through the nut for purposes of adjustment. Instead of facing the nut and disc with leather, they may be grooved to afford a good grip.
Patent GB-189827563-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Attaching the Heads of Brushes, Brooms and the like to their Handles or Shafts.
Inventor: JONES GASCOIGNE HASTINGS FOWLE
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 27,563. Jones, G. H. F. Dec. 31. Handles, fixing to stocks.-The ends b of a piece of wire a, bent as shown in Fig. 2, are driven into the handle d. The stem k is then pushed through a hole in the stock e, bent over, and fixed by a nail &c. h through the loop c.
Patent GB-189900079-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Propelling Cycles.
Inventor: LARTER EDWARD
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 79. Larter, E. Jan. 3. Treadle-driving gearing.-The pedals are rigidly fixed to the pedal pins, which turn in the ends of the cranks and carry the chain-wheels. These chain-wheels are geared by chains with similar chain-wheels fixed to the crank-axle bracket. The gearing forms an epicyclic train, and maintains the pedal horizontal, thus allowing pressure to be applied to its forward edge.
Patent GB-189900127-A (GB)
Inventor: HOPKINS ROBERT GARDINER
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 127. L a k e, H. H., [Hopkins, R. G.]. Jan. 3. Bottles etc.; stoppers. -Relates to bottles or receptacles f o r containing and applying mucilage &c. The neck a of the bottle &c. A is normally closed by the internal flexible valve C, which is held on its seat by the spring b<2> bearing against the bottom of the vessel. The brush or spreader c is preferably made of felt, with a shorter sheath of rubber, and is fixed to the valve C. When the brush is pressed on the surface to be coated, the valve is opened against the action of the spring b<2>, and allows the liquid to flow out. The valve &c. can be removed to permit the vessel to be filled. When not in use. the vessel is supported, as shown, in the base or holder B, the body or base of the vessel being rounded so that it cannot stand without the holder.
Patent GB-189900200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Enclosed Arc Lamps.
Inventor: THOMAS-DAVIES GEORGE
Filed: 1899-01-04
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 200. Thomas-Davies, G. Jan. 4. Globe holders for electric arc lamps. An arcenclosing bell, partly shown at d, has a flange d', which is secured by a screw ring to a sleeve d<2>. This fits airtight on or in a conical extension a<1> of the base-plate of the lamp, and is supported by pairs of lugs d<5> bearing on rings formed on headed pins d<4>, which are held up by springs d<6> on the base-plate. The springs and sleeve d' can yield under excessive pressure, and allow escape of gas from the bell.
Patent GB-189905016-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Engine.
Inventor: VOZIHNOJ ANTONIN
Filed: 1899-03-07
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 5016. Vozihnoj, A., and Precechtel, J. March 7. Annular-chamber type.-Steam, compressed air, or gas, entering by an inlet e, acts between spring- pressed abutments t and a piston d secured to a portion v which forms part of the boss n, keyed to the shaft w, and slides between the halves of the annular casing g. To allow the piston to pass, the abutments t are withdrawn by the action of cams k, secured to discs m, on projections i of the abutment rods s. Exhaust is effected through a port a.
Patent GB-189908333-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Music Stand.
Inventor: GYARMATHY ALOIS
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 8333. Gyarmathy, A. April 20. Music stands.-The column a consists of two tubes connected by a pin and bayonet-joint slot and having springs j connected to their bottoms. In the lower tube slides a plug c to which is jointed three telescopic legs g, g'. The tubes g have longitudinal slots with bayonet-joint slots at intervals with which engage pins on the parts g<1>. A spring- actuated bolt h acts on projections x, and automatically spreads the legs when they are withdrawn. The desk consists of a rod d and lazy-tongs jointed bars e and jointed angle bars f. The rod d is connected to a sliding plug b. When unfolded, the lower ends of the bars e fit in sockets f and the outer bars e, which carry horizontals o, fit in recesses at e<1>. The bars f are held in line by a slide n engaging guides therein. When the legs and folded desk are pressed into the tubes a against the action of the springs j, caps k with bayonetjointed slots are engaged with the heads of screws which are engaged with the tubes a and which also serve to prevent the plugs b, c from coming out. The hooks l serve to hang the folded stand to a sword belt. The column may be in one piece. The cap k, Fig. 7, when inverted may be secured by a spring k' and slot to the hook l, and may then serve as a candle holder.
Patent GB-189908370-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fire-lighter.
Inventor: ROUSSEAU-LEMANS JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-04-21
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 8370. Rousseau-Lemans, J. April 21. Firelighters. - C u b i c a l pieces h, made of cork and resin, are packed within a rectangular open - topped case e, made by suitably cutting and folding a piece of paper, and the case is closed by means of a similar paper case a. A description of the firelighters is printed upon the case a. The cases are secured together by a paper strip g, bearing a description of the firelighters.
Patent GB-189912366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Banjos.
Inventor: BAKER FRANK
Filed: 1899-06-14
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 12,366. Baker, F. June 14. Banjoes.-The body is provided with an internal openwork diaphragm 12 placed in the position shown in Fig. 5, and made in one with the body if the latter is of metal. The neck is of metal, T - shaped in cross - section and provided with strengthening-ribs running diagonally across it at short intervals. The strings 18 are pressed downwards upon the bridge by a bar 17 carried on resilient arms 15 which are screwed to the body. The vellum is stretched by screws 19 and nuts 21 ; the nuts are rounded at their outer surfaces and are shaped inside to fit against the body. The nuts engage with brackets 20, which project from the body, and which are undercut as shown at 22 so as to keep the nuts close against the body. 23 is a leg-rest which folds inside the body when not in use. A leg-rest which can be attached to the body by clips is also shown.
Patent GB-190000157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulding-boxes or Flasks.
Inventor: MICHAELSEN OLOF STRUVE
Filed: 1900-01-03
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 157. Michaelsen, O. S. Jan. 3. Moulding.-Moulding - boxes or flasks a are formed with two flared sides a<2>, Fig. 3, or one flared side and a flared pocket a', Fig. 1, so that the moulds c formed by a pile of flasks may have separate ingates b at a uniform level above the corresponding moulds. Perforated bracing-tubes f permit the escape of gases.
Patent GB-190000196-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Acetylene Lamps or Lanterns suitable for Bicycles.
Inventor: STROEHER JACOB
Filed: 1900-01-03
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 196. Str÷her, J. Jan. 3. Velocipede lamps.-To minimize the risk of failure of the lamp in consequence of, the whole of the calcium carbide being acted upon at one time by the water, the carbide chamber o is divided by partitions a into compartments, which are separated from the corresponding compartments w of the water chamber by perforated partitions a<1>. The water supply is controlled by a needle-valve s, and the curved end of the watersupply pipe r may be turned over either of the water compartments as required, its position being indicated by a pointer and graduated disc p. The compartments w may be closed, or provided with overflow pipes to prevent the flow of water from one compartment to another. In alternative constructions, the carbide and water chambers are turned relatively to a fixed pipe r, or a single water compartment may be employed, and either this, or the carbide compartments, may be arranged to turn to establish contact between the carbide and the water, or, finally, a tube or orifice for each compartment w. capable of being opened separately, may be substituted for the single pivoted tube r.
Patent GB-190003215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Graphite.
Inventor: ACHESON EDWARD GOODRICH
Filed: 1900-02-17
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 3215. Acheson, E. G. Feb. 17. Carbon.-Anthracite, non-caking coal, willow charcoal, or like carbonaceous material, containing particles of impurities capable of forming carbides with the carbon, but insufficient in amount to convert all the carbon at once, the said particles being naturally distributed throughout the bulk of the material, is heated out of contact with air in an electric furnace, such as the furnace employed in making carborundum. The impurities alternately combine with the carbon to form carbides and are decomposed, leaving pure graphite. They then combine with another portion, and are again decomposed, and so on, until all the carbon has been converted first into carbide and then into graphite. During this process the impurities are gradually volatilizea, so that, when all the carbon has been converted, the whole, or practically the whole, of the impurities has been driven off.
Patent GB-190009722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Bleaching Dyeing and otherwise Treating Yarns in Cop, Cheese, Bobbin or other Compact Form.
Inventor: BRANDWOOD JOHN
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 9722. Brandwood, J. May 26. Yarns, treating with liquids. - Relates to apparatus for bleaching, dyeing, and otherwise treating with liquor, yarn in cop, cheese, bobbin, and other compact form, placed on hollow perforated skewers &c. which are attached to perforated plates, and through which the liquor is circulated as described in Specification No. 8331, A.D. 1899. A vat A is preferably made up in sections bolted together by flanges a, any of which can be cut out by inserting a blank plate. Each section is provided with a set of circulating-pipes C, D, communicating with a separate pump H, worked through a separate clutch L from a common shaft K. The pipe C projects into a suction chamber E, formed by two cop plates F, placed back to back in guides or grooves in the sides of the section. The pipe D enters the bottom of the section under a false bottom, to direct the liquor round the exterior of the cops. A transverse plate M serves to close the top of the chamber E. Other plates N, 0 are adapted to form a closed chamber with the plates F when these are raised, this chamber being connected by a pipe p to an exhaust air pump to withdraw moisture from the cops as they are raised from the vat. The chambers E or pipes C are also connected by a pipe p<1> to the air pump, to exhaust air from the cops before the pumps H are started.
Patent GB-190105332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electro-therapeutic Apparatus.
Inventor: COURTNEY ALBERT WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1901-03-13
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 5332. Courtney, A. W. March 13. Electricity, administering. - Relates to electric induction coil apparatus, and more particularly to those in which the coil and battery are contained in a pair of hollow handles. The handles B, B<1>, shown in section in Fig. 1, are made of non-conducting material. The battery A is in the handle B, one pole c being in contact with a spring c' connected by a conductor c<5> to a binding-post c<6>, and the other pole c<1> being in contact with a binding-post c<4>. The induction coil D is in the handle B<1>, and one end of its primary coil is connected to a post d, connected by a flexible conductor d<1> with the post c<4>. The other end of the primary coil is connected with a screw d' passing through the handle B<1>. One end of the secondary coil is connected with a post e, and the other end by a wire e<1> with metal plate e<2> having a facing e<3> of sponge or other absorbent material which is to be moistened when the apparatus is in use. The post e is connected by a flexible conductor f with a post f<1> connected by the wire f <2> to a metal plate faced with absorbent material f <3>. The make-and-break switch is operated by an electromagnet G, and comprises a contact-lever l, l<1> pivoted on an arm j<2>, and having a tail end j<1> engaged by the screw k. The contact-levers l, l<1> make contact alternately with the screws h, d<2>. The screw k is connected by a wire k<1> with a post k<2> connected by a wire k<3> with the post c<6>. A wire g connects the screw h with one end of the coil of the magnet G, and the other end of the magnet coil is connected by a wire i with the post d. When the contact-lever is attracted by the magnet G, the primary coil circuit is closed and the current flows through the screw d<2>, contact-lever l<1>, screw k, wire k<1>, post k<2>, and wire k<3> &c. When the contact-lever is released by the magnet, it contacts with the screw h, and the magnet circuit is then closed and current flows through the wire i, magnet coil, wire g, screw h, contact-lever l, screw k, and wire k<1> &c.
Patent GB-190106301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: BENY FRIEDRICH AUGUST
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 6301. Beny, F. A. March 26. Signals on engines &c. indicators and repeaters, signal ; contacts, electric.-A bow-shaped bar b, Fig. 1, is pivoted between or to one side of the rails, and is operated by the wires c, d from the signal cabin, in conjunction with the ordinary signal, if necessary. To give a stopping signal to a driver, the bar is raised into the position shown, so that it engages the contact-lever g, h on the engine, and closes, between the contacts h, m, the circuit i, k of a bell or other alarm. The contacts may be pivoted on a pin y, so that they can be reversed by suitable gearing when the engine is required to run tender foremost. The driver may break the alarm circuit by means of a switch, or by re-setting the lever g, h, and the switch &c. may be arranged so that the driver cannot obtain access to it without stopping the engine. Fig. 4 shows a portable bar, which can be fixed between the rails, by engaging each endshoe n of the bar with the web of the corresponding rail, as shown, to operate the contact mechanism on the engine. The bar is made in two parts l, m, hinged together. In a modification, the end-shoes n of the bar are adapted to be engaged with the flanges of the rails.
Patent GB-190106955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Roller Bearings.
Inventor: BARTHOLOMEW GEORGE EUGENE
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 6955. Bartholomew, G. E., and Engle, A. A. April 2. Axles, wearing-surfaces formed or fixed on.-The end of the axle 1 is tapered and is fitted with an expansible sleeve 5, preferably split longitudinally and secured in place by a nut 7 screwing on the end of the axle. A part 9 of the nut interlocks with a flange on the sleeve, and a nut 10 is provided to lock the nut 7. Bearing cases 11 are fitted in the end portions of the wheel hub 3 or similar casing, and each case is provided with rings or collars 12, 13 to form race ways. Expansible bearing rings 14, each consisting of a sleeve split spirally or a number of separate rings, surround the sleeve 5, and between these rings and the cases 11 rollers 16 are interposed. In order to take the end thrust of the bearing, balls 17 are located between the rollers 13 and washers 18 attached to flanges 19 on the sleeve 5. Split nuts 22 take on the ends of the sleeve to retain the cases 11 in position. By screwing in the nut 7 and thereby expanding the sleeve, the roller bearings may be adjusted.
Patent GB-190108983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spray Distributing Apparatus.
Inventor: REITZ JOHANNES
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 8983. Reitz, J., and Thaler, E. J. May 1. Fans for sprayproducers. In the inhalation a p p a - ratus shown, the suction tube m extends down into the liquid c o n - tained in the vessel a, and the compressed-air tube c terminates in a funnel-shaped end, from which the distributing - tubes p project. A fan i to assist in the spray distribution is mounted on the pipe c, and is driven by air supplied through one or more apertures in the pipe.
Patent GB-190109513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Carburetting Air.
Inventor: LEGGE JAMES ST CLAIR
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9513. Legge, J. St. C. May 7. Drawings to Specification. Drying air.-Air for carburetting is dried by being passed under moderate pressure into a vertical cylinder, having a removable lid. The air enters at the bottom, and the carburetted air escapes through an outlet near the top. Within the cylinder are three superposed holders for quicklime or calcium chloride, the holders having perforated bottoms.
Patent GB-190111553-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Sweeping Lawns, Garden Paths, Platforms or other Places, Applicable also as a Snow Plough.
Inventor: CROSSLEY ELI
Filed: 1901-06-06
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 11,553. Crossley, E. June 6. Snow ploughs; sweeping-machines.-Relates to the construction of a machine for sweeping lawns, garden paths, platforms, and other places, and capable also of being employed as a snow plough. Fig. 2 shows the apparatus in section. A rotary brush E is mounted in a frame A supported on two main wheels B, and on two adjustable wheels C. The brush A is driven by spur or chain gearing from the axle of the wheels B. The refuse is directed by a guide-plate I into a removable receptacle K. A snow plough L may be secured to the frame A by screws or other suitable fastenings. The machine is propelled by a handle M.
Patent GB-190112742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: HOFFMANN OTTO
Filed: 1901-06-22
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 12,742. Hoffmann, O. June 22. Sprinklers, automatic.- Relates to a head for automatic sprinklers. Fig. 2 is a section showing the hemispherical valve d, which is forced down on its valve seat by a strut made up of three pieces k, h, and l soldered together with fusible solder. A screw g in the yoke e is screwed down on the top of the strut. An elastic diaphragm c, surrounding the valve, is deflected when the valve is pressed on its seat, and serves to throw off the valve, when the strut gives way. The central plate h of the strut acts as a fulcrum for the plates k, l, which are soldered to opposite sides of it. When the solder is melted by the heat of the fire, the plates k, l turn on their fulcra, and the strut collapses.
Patent GB-190113070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing for Stuffing Boxes or the like
Filed: 1901-06-27
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 13,070. United Asbestos Co., and McCallum, J. June 27. Stuffing-boxes.-Relates to packings of fibrous material which are made in lengths and have metal plates, studs, or wire inserted, and the object is to make such packing so that it can be easily bent round a piston-rod and at the same time the metal will be kept against the rod surface. Fig. 1 shows a piece of packing in section, Fig. 3 the face presented towards the rod, and Fig. 2 a horizontal section. In the body a of fibrous material is lodged the metal b, in the form of a zig-zag wire of lead or other antifriction metal. Two or more such metal layers may be inserted, if desired.