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Patent GB-189807447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clamps, particularly applicable for Securing Bed-clothes.
Inventor: LOWNES LEWIS MOYER
Filed: 1898-03-28
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 7447. Lownes, L. M. March 28. Bedsteads and cots. -Relates to a clamp for holding bedclothes and for other purposes. The parts 1, 2 are pivoted together at 7, and a spring 9 is fitted so as to press together the jaws 3, 4, which grip the clothes. The device is attached to an iron rail by means of the projection 12 and screws 13, or to a wooden rail by screws put through holes in the plate 14.
Patent GB-189808633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres for Bicycle and other Wheels.
Inventor: ZUCKER JOSEF
Filed: 1898-04-13
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 8633. Zucker, J. April 13. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-A cord or band of knitted or woven fabric, or a core of yarn provided with a cover of woven or knitted fabric, is made into a hoop and treated by fulling. The tyre thus produced is treated with a caoutchouc solution or other waterproofing-material.
Patent GB-189808891-A (GB)
Title: Improved Folding Mirror and Musical Box.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-04-16
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 8891. Thompson, W. P., [Handschke & Ladisch]. April 16. Musical boxes.-To the frame of a mirror are pivoted two flaps c, c with mirrors on one side and suitable ornamentation on the other. On pushing the lever f, f<1> to the left, the catch d is disengaged and the flaps spring open ; at the same time the arm f<1> disengages the catch h of an ordinary musical box, which plays tunes till the catch h engages another hole in the drum. By means of a catch acting on the arm f<1>, the catch h may be held out of gear, so that the musical box will continue playing. When the flaps are closed, the catch d gives and the musical box is not operated.
Patent GB-189814258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circular Warp Knitting Machines.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 14,258. Birkbeck, H., [Kayser, J.]. June 28. Circular knitting- machines; w a r p knitting - machines. -Relates to machines making the fabric known as " Milanaise " shown in Fig. 32, in which there are two carriers F, F<1> to each needle. Groups of, say, 10 needles 15 are fixed to slides 16, the shanks of which work in grooves C' of the needle bed, and are connected in groups to other slides the shank C' of which work in grooves C<2> and are actuated by bell crank C' connected to a ring C<5> which is reciprocated by a bell crank C<6> and cam C<7>. The sinkers E' are similarly grouped and operated, but the grooves for the slides are made in a ring E bearing on a flange e<x> on the underside of the needle bed. The ring E and the sinkers are vertically reciprocated by four rods operated by cams on four shafts geared together and to the central spindle S<1>. The adjustable sections D of the presser are carried by a dome D<1>, which is vertically reciprocated by slides D<4> and cams D' on four shafts D<3> geared together and to the central spindle S<1>. The two sets of thread-carriers F, F<1> are clamped into plates F<2>, F<3>, Fig. 10, hinged in detachable sections to rings F<6>, F<7> which reciprocate in a non-rotatable ring F<8>. The plates F<2>, F<3> can be turned up to thread the guides, stops being provided to hold them in their two positions. The rings F<6>, F<7> always rotate step by step in opposite directions, and are moved by two pairs of pawls g<2>, g<3>, &c., on pawl rings G, G', which are connected by arms 94, 95, 96, 97, passing through slots in the ring F<8>, to slides G<5>, G<6>, which are moved step by step in opposite directions by eccentrics G', G', on a shaft S<4> continually rotated by ratchet and pawl and cam mechanism. The ring F<8>, and consequently the carriers, are vertically reciprocated similarly to the ring E. The threads pass from the needles through the carriers to bobbins carried on two rings which are moved by suitable gearing in unison with the carriers. The threads pass over frames acted on by springs and carrying pawls which engage ratchets and rotate the bobbins until the pawls are disengaged by stops, when the frames spring back. The springs can be adjusted to regulate the tension. The fabric is taken up by weights till a certain length is knitted, when plates on the rods reciprocating the ring E press it against rollers, which are provided with ratchets and pawls to prevent them from moving in both directions. A cutter severs the circular web at one point, and the flat web is drawn out sideways.
Patent GB-189827420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Chain Grate Stokers for Steam Boiler or other Furnaces.
Filed: 1898-12-29
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 27,420. Babcock & Wilcox and Thode, G. W. Dec. 29. Steam-generator &c. furnaces; mechanical stoking; grates.-Relates to mechanical chain-stokers of the kind described in Specification No. 21,005, A.D. 1890, wherein a revolving endless chain is carried on a wheel frame and forms the firegrate. The wheel frame A carries the chain B, which is supported on rollers, widely spaced at the front of the furnace to admit air freely. The chain gears with sprocket-wheels c, which are driven by adjustable gear actuated by the eccentric-rod F', or by hand, as desired. The fuel hopper G is secured to the front of the furnace, projecting through which is an arched roof fitted with an adjustable door J for regulating the depth of fuel on the grate. A "dumping plate" L directs the ash and clinker into the ashpit M, and also prevents ingress of air.
Patent GB-189907581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calendering Machinery for Paper, or the like.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 7581. Brookes, A. G., [Dillon, I. P., and King, H. C.]. April 11. Calendering and pressing.-The doctor e<2> is pivoted at each end e<4> upon a spring lever e<5>, which is carried by a sliding bar, the end of which has a guide-slot b<2> to receive an antifriction roll carried by a flange on the doctor. The tension of the spring s for the lever e<5> is regulated by a nut e<8> and that of the spring s<1> for the bar b<1> by means of an eccentric c' operated by a handle c<2>. The guidefingers h are pivoted at h<1> to the doctor, and may be held in any desired position with regard to the ,rolls by means of a spring catch arrangement h<2>. Each doctor and its connected mechanism is carried by a plate b which is pivoted at b<5> and clamped in position at b<6>, so that, by releasing the clamp, the doctor and its connected parts may be swung upwards out of the way ; and, in order to facilitate the replacing of damaged rollers &c., all the doctors on each side of the machine are carried by bars or supports g<1>, which are pivoted to the frame at their lower ends and clamped in position at their upper ends.
Patent GB-189909976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Hooping Casks and Barrels.
Inventor: BURKART WILHELM
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 9976. Burkart, W. May 11. Hooping.-The cask or barrel to be hooped is centered between arms 2 pivoted on bars d, d<1> which are drawn towards one another by weights q. The hoops are driven by spring pawls k pivoted to bars a which move in guides and are actuated by screws g, actuated by bevel gearing from a shaft w, actuated by the hand-wheel r. The guides or frames j are moved to and from one another by screws m actuated from the main shaft by gearing. The bars d, d<1> are connected with the frames by bolts, so that, on the frames j being moved apart, the bars are also moved apart. The loose driving-pulley s is put into gear with the main shaft by moving the pulley on to the taper sleeve c by means of the counterweighted lever h. The apparatus serves to drive on two hoops simultaneously.
Patent GB-189913528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pit Props.
Inventor: SPENCER GEORGE
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 13,528. Spencer, G., and Chambers, F. July 29. Shoring and strutting.-Relates tc metal pit props for mines and other workings. In the form shown in crosssection in Fig. 2, a metal bar of H- section has its flanges bent to form circular arcs A, which are connected by the diametral web B. The prop may, however, be tubular, and its end is closed either by a plate welded on, or by a cap F as shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 4. A rim F<1> takes within the end of the prop D, and is provided with extensions F', through which the securing-pin G is passed. The cap may have a bevelled outer rim D<1>, to prevent the ends of the prop from being outwardly splayed by pressure. In modifications, the cap may have an outer rim only, or both an inner and an outer rim, and the lower end of the prop may be closed and rounded off. A strengthening-sleeve may be shrunk on the prop about the middle.
Patent GB-189914764-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method and Means for Checking and Recording the Issue and Return of Syphon Bottles applicable for use in connection with other articles and purposes.
Inventor: KEMP HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 14,764. Kemp, H. W., [trading as Kemp & Son, W.]. July 18. Receipts, checking and recording.-Consists of a method and means of checking the issue of siphon bottles &c. A book of numbered triplicate slips A, B, C is made up, and on the issue of a siphon the three corresponding slips are filled in. The slip A is attached to the siphon on issue, the slip B is given as a receipt on return, and the slip C remains in the book as a record of the transaction.
Patent GB-189915986-A (GB)
Title: A Flask for Bicyclists and others.
Inventor: TUCHOLSKI GEORG
Filed: 1899-08-04
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 15,986. Zucholski, G. Aug. 4. Flasks for cyclists and others are made of glass, metal, &c. of triangular form, as shown, and are covered with leather or other suitable material. Straps k, l, m, n with buckles are provided for fixing the flask in one of the upper angles of the cycle frame.
Patent GB-189918184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Movements of Typewriters.
Inventor: STANBRIDGE HENRY
Filed: 1899-09-08
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,184. Stanbridge, H., and Akers, A. Sept. 8. Type-writers.-Relates to improvements in the type-writer described in Specification No. 11,862, A.D. 1894. The U-shaped levers b<1> are formed in duplicate one on each side of the plates B. Springs b<10> are provided to bear on the heels of the levers b<1> and facilitate their return. The levers b<5> are guided laterally when printing, by slots formed in a segmental plate E, and the types pass between rollers f<1> mounted on the frame F. Notches c<1> formed in the levers b<5> engage a plate secured to the frame F, and prevent the type from being carried too far forward if the movement works loose.
Patent GB-189918835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Breaking up Roads and other Surfaces.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-09-18
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,835. Boult, A. J., [Gebler, H.]. Sept. 18. Roads and ways, repairing.-The apparatus is for breaking up the road, and is attached to a steam roller or other motor by a pivoted bolt k held by a cottar l. The frame a is supported at the back on wheels b, and a tool-carrying frame d is loosely pivoted on the axle c and held at the required angle by stops g, preferably adjustable. The chisel e is supported by a barf, and clamped in position by screws h.
Patent GB-189920224-A (GB)
Title: Process of Making Pigments.
Inventor: O'SULLIVAN THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1899-10-09
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 20,224. O'Sullivan, T. J. March 10, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Pigments are prepared by saturating sawdust with a solution of an iron salt, and then drying and burning the mixture. The colour of the pigment varies with the strength of the iron solution employed.
Patent GB-189920384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Production of Boracic Acid and other Products.
Inventor: MOORE CHARLES CLIFTON
Filed: 1899-10-11
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 20,384. Moore, C. C. Oct. 11. Boric acid; chlorates.-Crude borates, such as those of calcium or magnesium, are finely powdered and mixed with water or the mother liquor of a previous operation. Chlorine is passed in, the liquid being preferably maintained at a temperature of 60‹-80‹ C. In the case of calcium borate, the following reaction occurs :- 3 (Ca2B4O8, 3 H2O) + 6Cl2 + 9 H2O = 12 H3BO3 + 5 CaCl2 + Ca (ClO3)2. The boric acid may be crystallized out, or separated by cooling to, say,-10‹C. The residual liquor may be used for a fresh batch of crude borate, or the chlorate and chloride may be separated by known methods. The boric acid may be purified by recrystallizing, or it may be converted into borax by treatment with caustic or carbonated soda. This process is particularly useful when the chlorine and soda are produced electrolytically, as both the products can be utilized.
Patent GB-190004059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Book Holders.
Inventor: PIKE EDWIN BERTRAM
Filed: 1900-03-02
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 4059. P i k e, E. B. March 2. Stands, card and like; reading- desks.-Relates to a holder or cover for reporters' note-books. Fig. 1 shows the holder open and ready for use. It consists of a pair of stiff plates 10, 11 connected by a flexible strip 12. Fingers or clamps 13, pivoted to the back of the parts 10, 11 and having their motion limited by a pin-andslot arrangement, are used to clip the cover or some of the leaves of the note-book to the holder. A finger 26 with loop 27 slides on a rod 24, and keeps the top leaf in place. A flexible band 18, connected to one plate 10 by a spring clip 17, is passed through a hole 19 in the other plate 11, and then through a non-registering hole 20 in a spring plate 21. The holder can be arranged as in Fig. 5, for reading the notes, or it can be folded as in Fig. 3, and be secured by the band 18.
Patent GB-190004949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lead Pencils.
Inventor: HAGY PAUL ALTHOUSE
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 4949. Hagy, P. A. March 15. P e n c i l &c. holders.- Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section and Fig. 4 a cross - section. The holder consists of two parts c, d, dovetailed together and provided with recesses to hold the lead or crayon B. A spring k rests in the slots m, n, and bears against .the end of the lead. By sliding the top part c forward, the spring k forces the lead before it ; the part c may be slipped into its normal position without altering the position of the spring and lead.
Patent GB-190011579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WOERNER FRITZ
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 11,579. Woerner, F. June 26. Heating water; ; thermostats. -T be lateral expansion by the heat of steam of two bent tubes a, a, rigidly held at the top and bottom, is utilized to regulate the supply of steam used to heat a lowpressure boiler, or to operate a chimney damper. Fig. 10 shows an arrangement for opsrating a valve, damper, or other device by the rotation of a shaft z, which is mounted in bearings in a yoke y connected to one tube and turned by a hooked bar b<3> attached to the other. A crank, rack and pinion, or other device may replace the hooked bar. Fig. 12 shows a low-pressure boiler heated by steam passed through a coil E, the supply of steam being controlled by a valve at G operated by the expansion of the tubes a when steam is admitted to them through the safety-valve T. Water from the stand-pipe S may be passed through the stay tube F to the bottom of the boiler.
Patent GB-190017757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrode Plates.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 17,757. Thompson, W. P., [Akkumulatoren und Elektiricitats-Werke Aktiengesellschaft vorm. W. A. Boese & Co.]. Oct. 6. Secondary batteries.-A plate or electrode, as shown in isometric view in Fig. 7, is made up of a frame c, and a number of diamond - shaped cross-bars b, the cross - section of which diminishes from the middle plane of the plate to both sides. On each bar are a number of laps or projections a so arranged that the laps on one face of a bar alternate both with those on the opposite face and with those of the adjacent bars on the same side. Fig. 6 shows a cross-section of a mould in which the electrode may be cast. It consists of two bed-plates d, e and lugs f, which project a little beyond the middle line, and alternate with one another in every two adjacent layers. They are separated by triangular cavities g, and engage toothwise over one another.
Patent GB-190102693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Corsets
Inventor: SLY JEANNETTE
Filed: 1901-02-07
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 2693. Sly, J. Feb. 7. Corsets.-Fig. 2 shows one half of a corset. On each half at the top back corner and at the bottom front corner a disc a, b is attached to the corset, and the two are connected by one or more diagonally-placed ribs c, which may be made in one with the discs a, b. The front B of the corset is made straight, and a straight rib (not shown) may project downwards and upwards respectively from the discs a, b.
Patent GB-190105264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosive Charges for Guns
Inventor: SCOTT ROBERT WALTER
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 5264. Scott, R. W. March 12. Cartridges; explosives.-The object is to arrange the powder charge so that the projectile shall be subjected to an increasing pressure during its passage down the barrel of the gun. This is effected either by protecting the powder charge by a barrier of slower - burning explosive, or by arranging the charge so that the surface exposed to the flash is small at first and increases as the combustion proceeds. In the small-arm cartridge shown in Fig. 1, the charge 3 of cordite is carried in an open-ended envelope 4 of a slower-burning explosive. In modifications, (a) the open end of the envelope 4 is closed by overlapping or by the insertion of a shallow cup ; (b) for ordnance, a succession of envelopes 10, 11, 12, Fig. 6, are arranged on the main charges 9, the intermediate envelopes 11 being corrugated ; (c) the threads of explosive 3, Fig. 8, are manufactured with an envelope 13; (d) the grains of powder 15, Fig. 9, 17, Fig. 10, and 18, Fig. 11, are manufactured with an envelope 16 ; (e) the charge consists of three portions 21, 22, 23, Fig. 13, of increasing fineness, separated by combustible wads 24 ; and (f) the grains of powder are manufactured in the form of short cylinders with closed ends.
Patent GB-190109288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mouse Traps.
Inventor: HAUSMANN GEORG
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 9288. Hausmann, G. May 4. Traps.-Relates to a self-setting trap for mice. Fig. 1 shows the trap in the set position. An open-ended tunnel or cage is pivoted on a pin f. The cage is held in the raised position by a projection v on a catch r pivoted at u. A platform c is pivoted at d within the cage, and, when the animal treads on the platform c to reach the bait k, a projection s on the platform rocks the catch r so that the cage is disengaged from the projection v, and falls, thus closing the entrance of the trap. As the entrance end of the cage falls, a plate h, secured to the base and working through a slot in the bottom of the cage, prevents the animal from obtaining access to the bait k. A similar plate m on the opposite side of the pivot f forms a barrier in the exit end of the cage in its lowered position. The animal, after leaving the cage, passes up the passage t fitted with trap-doors l, l, until it reaches the tilting platform p arranged over the water receptacle q. The animal, in passing to the exit end of the cage, causes the latter to be rocked, thus re-setting the trap.
Patent GB-190109722-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Machine for Covering Wire with Cord and Smoothing and Hardening such Cord.
Inventor: JORDAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 9722. Jordan, W., [Baldwin, C. C.]. May 10. Wire, covering by winding.-Relates to apparatus for covering wire with cord &c. in which the flyer is provided with a spring presser, and reserve or extra spools of covering - material are supported above the flyer. Fig. 2 shows a partial elevation of the machine, in which f, f are wire feeddrums, d, d are tension rollers, and e, e are take-up drums arranged with reciprocating guides. The flyers are mounted on hollow shafts b, through which wires pass. The flyer frame is jointed, and has a split central tubular spindle on which the spool s is mounted. The top of the flyer frame carries an adjustable feed-guide and spring pressers n for producing an even layer of the covering-material. Extra spools s<1> are supported about the wire by loose double tongues with bent ends hanging from the brackets h attached to the framing.
Patent GB-190113097-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Preparing an Alimentary Yeast Extract.
Inventor: ELB MAX
Filed: 1901-06-27
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 13,097. Elb, M. June 27. Food preparations. - A yeast extract, which resembles meat extract in flavour, is made by adding yeast in small quantities to water which has been heated to 60‹-70‹ C., then filtering, and condensing the filtrate to a paste.
Patent GB-190117362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Race Game Tables for Displaying Advertisements thereon.
Inventor: SANDOZ NUMA
Filed: 1901-08-29
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,362. Sandoz, N. Aug. 29. Race games.-A race-game table is provided with a slotted plate d at its centre, on which advertisements are displayed, other advertisements being carried by a disc e and exhibited through the slots. The disc e is moved, so as to change the advertisements, when the handle operating the race figure is actuated. The movement of the disc is effected by a cam on the handle shaft f actuating a rocking shaft k through jointed levers, the shaft k giving motion to the disc e through a pawl and ratchet m, n, a shaft o, and bevel gearing q, p.
Patent GB-190117502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mud-Guards for Cycle and other Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: LUCAS HARRY
Filed: 1901-08-31
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 17,502. Lucas, H. Aug. 31. Guards, mud.- A mud-guard stay A is formed from a single piece of wire, and has a curved central loop a and bent ends a'. The guard is secured by placing the ends a<1> in inclined sockets d, Fig. 6, formed on strips D secured to the guard, then pressing the stays A inwards so as to put a twist on the ends a<1>, then inserting the loops a in holes c' in suitable sockets C, and finally raising the guard B until the stays A engage abutments c on the sockets C, and securing its upper end to the frame by a strap &c. E.
Patent GB-190117664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Transformers, Exciter Coils, and Field-magnets.
Inventor: PICHLER FRANZ
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 17,664. Pichler, F. Sept. 3. Transformers.-In order to cool transformers &c., the coils or masses are divided into sections, and plates of good conducting-materia] placed between to serve as radiators. Figs. 1 and 2 show the application to a transformer. The coils bare divided into sections, and plates a placed between with their edges projecting. In the case of iron cores &c., the plates may he partly embedded in the mass of metal.