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Patent GB-189920936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Plain and Ornamental or Decorated Ceramic Ware and Moulded Articles, Panels, Cornices, and the like.
Inventor: METZ ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-10-19
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 20,936. Metz, A. Oct. 19. Ornamenting. - Cornices and other articles are moulded from a paste consisting of pulverized calcined Mandoudi stone (consisting mainly of baryta), baryta, baked clay, crushed sand stone, and a solution of sodium silicate, and are hardened at a temperature of from 300‹ to 500‹ C., so as to fuse their outer surfaces. Perforations and undercut, plain, or other recesses are formed in the articles by combustible plugs C of prepared wood, cork, papier mÔchÚ, metal, or other material, embedded in the paste in the moulds. Metal, stone, or other ornaments may be fixed to the plugs, or the plugs may be removed and the ornaments inserted in the holes or recesses. Screwed stems of the ornaments may pass through holes in the slabs or panels, and be secured by nuts, or the ornaments may be secured in the recesses by cement. The articles may be ornamented by first applying coloured cements to the bottom of the moulds, or the upper surface of. the paste may be ornamented in relief, or the articles may be moistened with sodium silicate, and ornamented with coloured paste. Landscapes, flowers, fruits, portraits, and paintings in relief may be represented or produced. Filings, grains, or powders of metals, glass, &c. may be applied to the articles, or they may be gilded or coated with metal &c. Electric lamps inserted in recesses in the cornices or panels may be provided with coloured glasses in the form of vases, flowers, leaves, fruit, &c. ; moonlight, sunlight, and like effects may be imitated.
Patent GB-189923158-A (GB)
Inventor: MCNEIL JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 23,158. McNeil, J., and McNeil, C. Nov. 21. Evaporating saccharine liquids and syrups etc.; heating, special means for.-Relates to vacuum apparatus for evaporating or concentrating saccharine or other crystallizable liquids, and consists in effecting the evaporation or concentration by rotating heating-surfaces situated at different levels in the evaporator A, Figs. 3 and 4. The heatiogsurfaces consist of a number of hollow lens-shaped discs B supplied with steam through pipes C. Mixers or blades B<4> are fixed to angle-iron bars or frames B<5>, helically fixed to the rotating discs B. Liquid particles are separated from the vapours in the upper part of the evaporator by means of a baffle-plate M<5> and pipes M<2>, which are open along that part of their upper surface which is situated outside the box M<1>, and inside the box M' the pipes M<2> have openings on their under surface through which and through openings M<8> in the box M<1> the separated liquid drops back into the evaporator, while the vapours pass away through the passage M to a jet condenser which is connected to a pump and has a discharge pipe of sufficient height to form a Torricellian vacuum column. The pump may be worked in the reverse direction, to cause an increase of pressure in the apparatus to aid in forcing out the residues from the evaporator. Another pump is provided to cause a circulation of the liquid under treatment from the evaporator through the pump and back again to the evaporator in the earlier stages of the operation. The liquid is fed into the evaporator through pipes J<1>, which are provided with a large number of discharge pipes J' projecting downwards.
Patent GB-189923670-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Fixing of Valves to Pumps.
Inventor: ROBINS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,670. Robins, W. Nov. 28. Pump valve chambers ; valve seats.- The suction and delivery valve chambers a, b and the corresponding valve seats are formed in a tapered plug c, which makes a tight fit in a chamber d, and is kept in place by a bolt and nut.
Patent GB-189924634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Electrically Lighting Railway Carriages and other Vehicles.
Inventor: VICARINO CHARLES AUGUSTE
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 1899-12-11
Granted: 1900-12-11
Abstract: 24,634. Vicarino, C. A. Dec. 11. Rheostats for use in connection with the lighting of railway vehicles. A single hand switch is movable over two rows of contacts connected to resistances, for simultaneously regulating the lights and the excitation of the field magnet of a dynamoelectric generator.
Patent GB-190002972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Artificial Leather.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 2972. Boult, A. J., [Fosslitch Leather Co.]. Feb. 14. Moulding artificial leather.-Relates to the manufacture of moulded sheets of artificial leather suitable for boot heels &c. Fibrous pieces of sole or other leather are softened, and the surface fibres are raised by treatment in a beating-engine. The beaten pieces of leather are arranged in a disorderly mass or laid one upon another, and a small quantity of sizing or binding material, such as flour paste, with or without glue or dextrine, or a composition containing shellac, may be added, to assist in securing them together. The mass is then subjected to pressure in a toggle or other press, the moulds employed being of the kind shown in Figs. 8 and 9. The base-plate d' of the mould is covered with wire netting d<2>, and upon this is placed a cloth, which is folded over so as to enclose the mass to be moulded. The retaining-rim d<3> is then removed, and the board d<1> with the cloth-covered mass upon it is put into the press. The moulded sheets are finally dried and rolled.
Patent GB-190003371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Heaters and Switches therefor.
Inventor: PORTER EDWIN FORSYTHE
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 3371. Porter, E. F. Feb. 20. Switches. - Airheating apparatus, consisting of electrically-heated wires and an electrically-driven fan, described in Specification No. 5595, A.D. 1891, [Abridgment C l a s s Electric lamps &c.], in which the fan may carry the heated wires, is controlled by a switch constructed as illustrated. Current is supplied to an insulated pivot G<1> carrying two hand-switches H, L<1>, one of which L' is jointed and provided with a spring L<4> so that, when its handle L<2> is moved to the right, a quick break is effected between its inner part L<1> and a contact-stud M, connected to the heating- wires. The switches L<1> H abut, and are pressed apart by a spring at L<8>. The switch H may be moved to make contact with studs H<1>, H<2>, H<3>, connected through resistances J to the motor of the fan, without moving the switch L'. If the switch L<1> is moved to the contact M, to supply current to the heating-wires, it moves the switch H to the first stud H<1>, starting the motor. If the switch H is moved to the right to disconnect the motor, it simultaneously moves the lever L<1> from the stud M, the spring L<8> causing a quick break.
Patent GB-190003488-A (GB)
Title: Improved Eraser to Use in connection with Pens or Pencils.
Inventor: HYDE ROBERT
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 3488. Hyde, R., and Bethune, J. Feb. 22. Erasers.-Fig. 4 shows a section. The eraser B is shaped to fit on the end of a pen or pencil.
Patent GB-190004632-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Hydraulic Jacks.
Inventor: WILLETTS CHARLES
Filed: 1900-03-10
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 4632. Willetts, C. March 10. Lifting - jacks.- The foot B, instead of being cast or fixed upon the rising hydraulic cylinder A, is screwed upon it so that it can be adjusted at any height. It is secured by a key C.
Patent GB-190009307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Bicycles for Military purposes.
Inventor: PYKE FREDERICK ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 9307. Pyke, F. A. May 21. Military bicycles; luggagecarriers; clips.-Relates to bicycles for military purposes, adapted to carry rifles and soldiers' outfits, and provided with steps to facilitate mounting. The rear clip b, Fig. 10, is mounted on the vertical stay c, which is provided at the bottom with a finger step, grasps the part a<3> of the rifle, and with the arm b<1> preferably secures the bolt of the rifle or other movable part. The forward holder k, Fies. 6 and 7, is supported on a bracket which is adjustable and clipped to the steering-tube or to the top horizontal bar. A side spring, pressed by a small hand-lever, provides for clipping the rifle in the holder, or the cover or locking-spring k<5> may be used. The rear holder b preferably forms part of the kit holder, which is a rectangular frame projecting from the machine and may be bent down and fixed to the back wheel stays.
Patent GB-190009492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ceiling-roses and other similar Electrical Connections.
Inventor: DOUGLAS WALTER MCGREGOR
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 9492. Douglas, W. M. May 24. Couplings; distributing. -A ceiling rose, or other electric connection, for a two-wire supply, is provided with three metal pieces 3, 4, 5, carrying binding - screws. The first and second pieces 3, 4 are connected with loops of the supply wires N, P; the first and third pieces 3, 5 are connected with the lamp supported by the rose, its circuit being completed by wires S connecting the second and third pieces 4, 5 with a switch. This method of wiring avoids joints and long loops in the wires. The three pieces are separated by insulating-partitions 6, the central part of which has holes to receive the conductors supporting the lamp. Such couplings are also applicable for connecting lamps on two different circuits, and in other arrangements.
Patent GB-190010109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tramway Cars, Railway Carriages and other Vehicles.
Inventor: NELSON ANDREW SCLANDERS
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 10,109. Nelson, A. S., and Stewart, A. June 1 Bodies.-Relates to means for preventing the projecting end platforms of vehicles from drooping. The platform F is supported by the bearer beam E, Fig. 1, which is trussed by the rod H. The turnbuckle K, arranged vertically below the beam B, when screwed up brings the free ends of the right and left handed screws J nearer together and tends to lift the end A of the platform. End adjustments may be fitted to the rod H, or, as shown in Fig. 4, the adjusting-nuts K are fitted to the truss H at its end and at the bracket M. Fig. 6 shows a modification in which the truss is secured to a strong wheel guard G.
Patent GB-190012754-A (GB)
Title: An Improved "Winch-fitting" for Fishing Rods.
Inventor: HERMON GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1900-07-14
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 12,754. Hermon, G. E. July 14. R o d s and rod fittings.-The lower end of the reel plate c is secured in a recess, as usual, beneath a ring e, a spring f being fixed to the rod to press against the plate. The upper end of the plate is held by a sliding sleeve h, in which a longitudinal slot i is made w i t h teeth j on one side. The sleeve being in position, it is locked by slightly turning it to engage with a fixed pin k, Fig. 2. The spring f may be replaced by a wedge.
Patent GB-190018013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plow Shares
Inventor: COFFINBERRY CORWIN CAMDON
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 18,013. Coffin berry, C. C. April 12, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Ploughs. - Relates to the construction and method of attachment of a detachable plough share. Fig. 1 shows an underside plan of the share 4, mouldboard 1, and landside plate 2 attached to the plough body 3. Recessed keepers 6 and 7 are secured to the share 4. A movable cam lever 8 is pivoted at one side of the keeper'6. Projecting lugs 10 and 12<a> on the mouldboard 1 engage the keepers 7 and 6 respectively. The lug 12<a> is notched so that, when the lever 8 is turned, the notched portion engages the side of the keeper 6, and the share is locked in position. The share 4 is formed with a flange 14 having shoulders and projections which fit corresponding recesses formed in the landside plate 2.
Patent GB-190107333-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stereoscopes and similar Devices
Inventor: RICHMOND HENRY EMSLEY
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 7333. Richmond, H. E. April 9. Ste r e o sc opes.- Hand stereoscopes, as shown in Fig. 1, are built up from the blanks of aluminium &c. shown in Figs. 6, 7, and 8. The blank to form the hood is strengthened by corrugations e, q, and the ends are secured together by a rivet L. The lens carrier B is fixed to the hood by beading J, and the horizontal part of the blank is corrugated at p and depressed at o to form a socket into which the bar D is pressed and secured by a spring catch. The screen a, C is screwed in place. The slide carrier is made from the blank, Fig. 8, corrugated at V and made with tongues x, which, when bent downwards and inwards, form with the part u to form a socket through which the bar D slides.
Patent GB-190108718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hunters' Tools.
Inventor: SULLIVAN JAMES RUFUS
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 8718. Sullivan, J. R., and Sullivan, J. A. April 27. Hunting-knives; pocket knives.-A hunter's knife has mounted at one end a plate 4 having three claws 5, 5<1> for extracting cartridges, and a spring tongue 6 to retain a pivoted screwdriver blade 8 in its open or closed position.
Patent GB-190112630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Piston-rod and other similar Packings.
Inventor: CRONWALL OLOF
Filed: 1901-06-20
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 12,630. Cronwall, O. June 20. Stuffing-boxes.- The packing is composed of a sleeve e, shown in position in Fig. 1 and separately in Fig. 4, divided by several longitudinal cuts g and made with recesses in which are lodged compressing-springs f. The longitudinal slits are closed at one end by an end-piece h, and the entire packing-ring is seated on a washer k, against which it is pressed by springs l held in recesses between a pair of rings m, n. The stuffing-box is closed by a flanged ring o screwed down on asbestos. On the inner face of the packing-sleeve are formed circular oil grooves e'.
Patent GB-190115907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Safety Devices or Cut-offs for Bye-pass Gas-burners for Lighting and other purposes.
Inventor: VAILLANT JOHANN
Filed: 1901-08-07
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 15,907. Vaillant, J. Aug. 7. Gas burners.-To miuimize the risk of explosion by preventing the gas from issuing from the main burner in the event of the pilot burner being accidentally extinguished, the ordinary gas cock g is supplemented by a double liquid-seal valve p, p<1>, which is mounted on a sliding-rod f carrying an arm k terminating in a socket for a rod l, the lower end l<1> of which dips into a cup h containing wax, lead, or other substance which melts at a low temperature and solidifies when cold. So long as the substance in the cup h is maintained in a liquid condition by the heat conducted from the pilot jet b<1> by the extension i, the valve p, p<1> will be lifted by the pressure of the gas as soon as the cock g is turned on, and the gas will pass to the main burner a ; but as soon as the pilot jet b<1> is extinguished, the substance in the cup h solidifies around the end l<1> of the rod l, and prevents the valve p, p<1> from rising until the pilot jet has been re-lit. When the plug cock g can be conveniently placed in proximity to the burners a, b<1>, the liquid-seal valve p, p<1> is dispensed with, the plug of the cock g being arranged vertically and provided with an extension, which dips into the cup h and locks the cock when the substance in the cup h solidifies.
Patent GB-190118974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Measuring and Filling Liquids into Jars or other Vessels.
Inventor: CROSSMAN JOHN GIBSON
Filed: 1901-09-23
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 18,974. Crossman, J. G. Sept. 23. Measured quantities, delivering.-A cock with a stationary horizontal spigot a and rotary socket d having three and four passages respectively, alternately fills and empties a pair of vessels e,f carried by the socket. It is oscillated for this purpose by means of a horizontal lever and toothed sector b<1>, b<2> which is geared to a mitre-wheel c on the socket. A Y-cock b forming the pivot of the lever is simultaneously operated to direct the delivery to removable bottles k. The cock is provided with a froth chamber r, and with a vent tube m which leads back to the reservoir or cask. For connection with the bottles, cocks h' having central vent tubes h<2> are provided, and these vent tubes join the one from the Y-cock. Ball check valves are provided at suitable points in the passages and pipes.
Patent GB-190119914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Compressing and Expanding Vapour for Refrigerating and other Purposes.
Inventor: MACKAY FREDERICK NOEL
Filed: 1901-10-05
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 19,914. Mackay, F. N., Fox, H. S., and Worasam, K. J. Oct. 5. Water and other liquid levels, indicating.- The height of the oil in the cylinder of apparatus for compressing vapour for refrigerating &c, is shown by a gauge glass 52 fitting in a bore in the pump casting, and secured by grooved and channelled plugs 58 held by a screw plug 56.
Patent GB-190122900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tanks and other Vessels.
Inventor: LLOYD GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1903-02-13
Abstract: 22,900. Lloyd, G. H. Nov. 13. Making tanks &c.-Tanks and other vessels are built up of sections or units of stamped flanged plates connected together by bolts or rivets. The right and left hand sides of Figs. 1 and 2 show, in plan and elevation respectively, two arrangements of the plates. In the form shown on the lefthand sides of Figs. 1 and 2, the bottom plates a are formed with square flanges d all around. The side plates b are formed on three sides with square flanges g, the parallel flanged sides being longer than the sides of the plate a by an amount equal to the depth of the flanges d. A plate c with two adjacent and lengthened flanged sides s is employed in conjunction with a plate b to form the vertical corner of the tank. Where rivets are employed for connecting the flanges, the edges of the plates are caulked, and where bolts are employed packing, such as india-rubber, asbestos tape, lead strips, &c., is used to obtain a tight joint. The plates a may be of larger areas than the other plates, but the sides are preferably a multiple of the side lengths of the plates b, c. In another construction, shown on the right-hand sides of Figs. 1 and 2, the plates c are employed for the corners, the unflanged edges o being bevelled or mitred at an angle of 135‹ with the plates. The intermediate side, end, and bottom plates b have the unflanged edge bevelled and secured together. When the tank is more than two plates high, the middle bottom plates and the upper plates are composed of the plates a; when the tank is two plates in length and width and one in height, plates c only are employed.
Patent GB-190126297-A (GB)
Title: Either Side Brake for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: REINHOLD CHARLES
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 26,297. Reinhold, C. Dec. 24. Brakes, hand. Relates to either-side wagon and like brakes. The brake shaft n, which operates the blocks o, is connected by links a, b to the hand-lever c keyed to one end of the shaft d having a similar lever c<1> at its other end. Pivoted to the racks e, e<1> at m, m<1> are slotted guide-frames f, f<1>, with rods g to cause simultaneous tilting and cam faces f to deflect the levers c, c<1> laterally. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the frames f, f<1> have inclined surfaces h, and are connected to the pivoted lever k by the rods i, i<1>.
Patent GB-190201459-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Knife for Cutting or Severing Bones from Bacon and the like.
Inventor: COOPER THOMAS WARREN
Filed: 1902-01-18
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 1459. Cooper, T. W. Jan. 18. Carving-knives.-To enable the rib bones. to be cut from bacon with little waste, the blade a of the knive is bent so as to surround the bone. The shape of the blade is either a hook a<1>, as shown in Fig. 2, a closed ring a<1> as shown in Fig. 3, or an adjustable ring a', as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190203419-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Filling an Oil Lamp, without Spilling.
Inventor: STEVENS GEORGE
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 3419. Stevens, G. Feb. 11. Funnels.-To enable the reservoirs of oil lamps to be filled without spilling the oil, a funcel a is employed, which is provided with a cork or hollow metal float c carrying an indicator d. A triangular or other guide f ensures the axial movement of the float in the tube b, which may be graduated to indicate the position of the float.
Patent GB-190204212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Tongs.
Inventor: ADDICOTT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 4212. Addicott, B., and Holland, G., [trading as Addicott & Holland]. Feb. 19. Fire tongs.-The legs are jointed to a cross-bar a, the space between them being filled in with an ornamental shell.
Patent GB-190220158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Barrel Tilters.
Inventor: STUBBS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 20,158. Stubbs, W. Sept. 16 Tilters.-A lever b, having a hook or claw b<1> for resting against a wall, is connected with a hook d and a forked support e by a clip a, the hook d engaging with the end of the cask, and the support e serving as a prop for the lever while it is raised to tilt the cask, as shown. The cask may be held in the tilted position by a wedge k.
Patent GB-190220317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Methods for Teaching Writing, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: SCHLUETER BRUNO
Filed: 1902-09-17
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 20,317. Schl³ter, B. Sept. 17. Drawings to Specification. Writing, teaching; copybooks.-Writing is taught by causing the learner to transcribe on to a transparent sheet a copy placed beneath it. A copybook may be made up of alternate transparent sheets and copies.
Patent GB-190220868-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Measures for Milk Vendors.
Inventor: JOHN DANIEL
Filed: 1902-09-25
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 20,868. John, D. Sept. 25. Measures of capacity. - A conical metal milk measure is provided with a flanged rim and a lip for pouring out. The measure is made of tin, copper, or other metal, and has a body A, Figs. 1 and 2, a handle C, and lips B guiding the milk to a spout D. There may be a mark to indicate a definite capacity.
Patent GB-190223180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolleys or Wagons for Holding and Carrying Bottles Principally used for Transferring Bottles in Bottling Factories.
Inventor: GLADSTONE ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-10-24
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 23,180. Gladstone, A. Oct. 24. Hand-trucks. -A trolley or wagon for conveying bottles, intended principally for transferring bottles in bottling- factories, is formed with a number of pivoted shelves A divided by partitions into pockets for receiving the bottles. When the shelves are turned so that the bottles are in a horizontal position, the side labels can be applied, and when they are turned so that the bottles are vertical the stopper labels can be applied. The weight of the bottles tend to keep them in either position, but a fastening may be applied to the shelves in addition. The tiers of shelves may be vertically above each other, instead of as shown. The central wheels of the trolley are of larger diameter than the outer wheels, to facilitate turning &c.