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Patent GB-189801383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads and Mattress Bottoms.
Inventor: GALE ADELBERT HENRY
Filed: 1898-01-18
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 1383. Gale, A. H. Jan. 18. Bedsteads ; mattresses. - The mesh B is con nected directly to the foot end and by springs A to the head end. The dovetails F at the head end may be larger to ensure proper setting up.
Patent GB-189802628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carpet Sweepers.
Inventor: DREW WALTER JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-02-01
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 2628. Drew, W. J. Feb. 1. Carpet - sweepers.- Relates to means for preventing threads &c. from being wound around the pintle of the brush roller. The Fig. 2 shows a crosssection. The brush roller F is provided with an annular ring into which fits the extremity of a cap-like extension D on the pintle H. A modification similar to the above is described.
Patent GB-189805770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Gauges and Instruments for Indicating and Regulating the Level of Water in Steam Boilers and the like.
Inventor: RADFORD RICHARD HEBER
Filed: 1898-03-09
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 5770. Radford, R. H. March 9. Feedwater, controlling ; water-level indicators.-The steam generator A is connected above and-below the normal water level X with a vessel C by flexible pipes D, D<1>, and the vessel is supported from or on a weighing- apparatus, such as a spring balance B, the pointer E of which indicates the level. A lever and links I, J, K communicatethe movements of the vessel C to the feedwater valve so as to control the supply.
Patent GB-189806346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Frames for Velocipedes or other Machines.
Inventor: GLEDHILL MANASSAH
Filed: 1898-03-15
Granted: 1899-06-15
Abstract: 6346. Gledhill, M. March 15. Rolling ; bending ; flanging.-Relates to the manufacture of the frames of velocipedes and other machines. Figs. 4, 7, and 9 illustrate the manufacture of a bicycle frame according to the invention. A ring of steel (with preferably a small percentage of nickel or chromium) is expanded when hot by a rolling operation until it assumes a hoop-like form and has the required cross-section, which may be a T, H, or similar section. The hoop is then placed in a blocking machine, and bent into a diamond-shaped frame A, as shown in Fig. 9. The seat bracket A', bottom bracket A<2>, and steering-socket A<3> are riveted to the frame, or the brackets may be provided with flanges adapted to be pressed around the edges of the frame. The brackets A', A<2> are connected to the forks A<4>, A<5> by rivets or bolts A<6>, A<7>. In the case of a lady's machine, the frame may be formed of a single length of metal bent to the required shape and having a free end connected to the frame by riveting &c. In another case, the frame is made up of several bars joined together by riveting &c., and the several brackets are used for joining these parts together. In the case of H-section framing the space between the flanges may be filled by wooden strips. The rolling-machine, Fig. 4, comprises a pedestal and table B' upon which the ring of metal a<X> is supported. A roller B<4> un a shaft B<2> driven by the pulley B<3> is mounted close to a roller B<5> carried on an adjustable slide B<6>. The ring is mounted between the rollers, which are shaped to correspond with the cross-sectional shape required for the ring. Adjustable rolls are provided to act as guides. The blocking-machine, Fig. 7, comprises a table C supported on a pedestal and carrying two series of blocks C<2>, C<3>. The blocks C' are fixed and the blocks C<3> are radially movable in the guides C<4> by means of the links C<5> pivoted to the disc C<6>. This disc is secured to a vertical shaft provided with a lever C<8> and a double ratchet-wheel C<9> engaged by a pawl C<10> hinged to the lever C<8>. The hoop is laid upon the table, and by operating the lever C<8> it may be bent to a diamond-shaped form. One of the blocks C<2> may be removed for the purpose of disengaging the frame. The machine may be operated by hydraulic &c. power.
Patent GB-189810224-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Roofing Tile.
Inventor: STOEGER LEOPOLD
Filed: 1898-05-04
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 10,224. St÷ger, L. May 4. Roofing - tiles. - Ribs a on the upper edges of the tiles interlock with the grooved lower edges of the tiles above, and the sides are cut away at e to engage with one another. The tiles are made of a mixture of cement and sand, and do not require burning.
Patent GB-189812542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Coverings or Casing of Books.
Inventor: SCARSE CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1898-06-04
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 12,542. Scarse, C. E. June 4. Bookbinding.-Relates to the binding of books in the manner described in Specification No. 27,285, A.D. 1897. The sections E, E' are stitched to a sheet of paper mounted upon a backing A of fine linen, jaconet, or other fabric. The first section E, and the last section, are each provided with an end paper B, which is folded over as shown at b<1>. Tapes F, passing beneath the stitching, are pulled tight and secured to the backing A, after the sections have been stitched to it. The book is secured within its cover by pasting the backing to the two boards of the cover. The linen &c. backed paper may be in two pieces, each having one or more of the sections stitched thereto, and, when the printer has left at least two blank leaves at the beginning and ending of the book, the jaconet may be pasted over the outer surfaces of the first and last leaves, in which case separate linen-backed papers are not used.
Patent GB-189813642-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Appliance for Attaching Curtains to Curtain Rods.
Inventor: GALLOWAY FRANCIS HENRY
Filed: 1898-06-18
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 13,642. Galloway, F. H., and Galloway, G. E. June 18. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-A spring hook A, of a form and size suitable to embrace a curtain rod, has a prolongation B with stamped-up side lugs D and toothed lower edge C. A corresponding piece E has a toothed part F and lugs which are pivoted to the lugs D and a spring handle. The curtain is engaged with the toothed parts C, F, after which the hook A is engaged with the rod.
Patent GB-189813796-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gas Engine or Motor for Propelling Cycles and other purposes.
Inventor: FRITSCHER ANDRE
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 13,796. Lake, H. H., [Fritscher, A., and Houdry, A. R.]. June 21. Drawings to Specification. Cranks.-The cranks of gas engines are made in two parts, in order that the pin may be inserted into the eye of the connecting-rod. The part of the pin that is on one web passes through that which is on the other.
Patent GB-189821432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cameras for Taking Photographs in Large Numbers.
Inventor: STAPLETON RICHARD ENGLAND
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 21,432. Stapleton, R. E. Oct. 12. Cameras; dark slides.-Relates to a camera for taking multiple photographs, having a row of lenses c which produce a corresponding number of impressions on the plate. After one row has been taken, the dark slide e is moved on one step as determined by the spring catch d, and another row of photographs is then taken, and so on. A sliding shutter b is mounted in front of the lenses. Two rows of lenses may be used.
Patent GB-189827629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure-reducing Valves.
Inventor: KIELEY TIMOTHY JOHN
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 27,629. Lake, H. H., [Kieley, T. J., and Mueller, F. T.]. Dec. 31. Reducing-valves. -Relates to a reducing-valve specially designed for use with steam heating- apparatus. The valve H is connected by a rod e to a diaphragm d within a chamber D, the lower portion of which contains water and communicates by a pipe I with the steam outlet C. The pressure in the outlet is regulated by means of a weight h on a lever F pivoted at g and passing through a slot in the rod e.
Patent GB-189901213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Drilling Apparatus.
Inventor: MOISSENET LOUIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-01-18
Granted: 1900-01-18
Abstract: 1213. Moissenet, L. J. Jan. 18. Drilling.-A portable drilling-apparatus has a telescopic shaft h, i to transmit power from the driving-spindle f<1> to the drill spindle D. The spindle f<1> is carried on a turntable a which can be rotated on a stand c. The spindle frame carries a bracket S<1>, Fig. 2, in which is mounted a shaft on which a yoke s can be rotated. This yoke carries a spindle with a screw f or clutch for connection to the telescopic shaft, which can thus be swung vertically on the shaft 2 or horizontally on the turntable axis, and is driven by gearing such as d', e', e, d. The other end of the telescopic shaft is connected to a short spindle passing through a yoke p, Fig. 3. and carries a pinion o driving the drill spindle D through gearing m, n. The yoke p swivels on an arm l, a branch k of which carries the feed-screw r and back centre. The drill spindle can thus be rotated about the axis of the telescopic shaft or about the arm l. When adjusted, extensions w of the arm l are held by sockets v, Fig. 5, adjustable on standards u on a base-plate t. The external part h of the telescopic shaft is formed of two tubes, one fixed inside the other, the internal one being slotted its entire length to receive a key on the solid shaft i. Both shafts thus present smooth external surfaces. The parts are made to take apart, so that each may be separately transported, and the stand is preferably hinged so that it may be collapsed to pass through a manhole. The gearing at each end of the shaft may be slightly modified. The source of power shown in Fig. 1 is a dynamo, but any pneumatic, hydraulic, vapour, gas, or other motor or even manual effort or animal power transmitted by a belt or rope may be used.
Patent GB-189902913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sound Recording and Reproducing Machines.
Inventor: DAVIDSON CHARLES
Filed: 1899-02-09
Granted: 1900-02-09
Abstract: 2913. Davidson, C., and Inglefield, W. G. Feb. 9. Speed indicators.-In an indicator for showing the speed of a phonograph, a dial H marked with speeds and musical keys is mounted on an adjustable support J. A pointer G is mounted on a shaft F with a pinion gearing with a toothed sector lever D. The lever D is connected to a rod C attached to a guide for the head A of the regulating-screw B. M is a lever acting on the governor N and controlled by the screw B.
Patent GB-189904839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Bedsteads for Hospitals, Lunatic Asylums and the like, and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: WHITFIELD SAMUEL ILSLEY
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 4839. Whitfield, S. I. March 4. Bedsteads.-The wire mesh for the bottoms of bedsteads used in hospitals, lunatic asylums, and other institutions is connected to the tubes H or angleirons K by hooks A, the shanks of which are riveted to the tubes or angle-irons. The hooks A are then closed up so that the mesh cannot be detached. Eyes may be used instead of hooks, and the side links of the wire mesh are unfastened, inserted into the eyes, and refastened. A foot plug consisting of a rubber or felt covered core N, and a threaded stem is inserted into a nut chilled to the foot of the leg. The plug may be removed, and a castor P, with screw p<2> and shoulder p<1> to fit the nut b<4> and recess b<5>, substituted. One or more short lengths of tube B, with screw b<3> and shoulder b<4> at one end and nut b' and recess b<5> at the other, may be attached to the bottom of the legs at head or foot, or both, to adjust the height. A plug C similar to N may be fitted to the corner blocks R, to prevent the bedstead from damaging the walls.
Patent GB-189905487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Beetling Machines.
Inventor: MCKELLAR DUNCAN
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 5487. McKellar, D. March 14. Drying fabrics.-In beetling fabrics, the fabric is passed, as shown, from the batch 35 over the guide-bar 32 and rollers 33 and 34, under the beam 10, and thence around the upper roller 22 of the steam-heated drying-rollers 22, 23, 24, by which the moisture of the fabric is evaporated. The further course of the fabric is around the guide-roller 29, beam 10, rollers 23 and 30, beam 10, rollers 24 and 31, beam 10, and finally the weighted taking-off roller 19. The beam 10 and the drying-rollers are rotated by suitable gearing.
Patent GB-189914802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Navigable Balloons.
Inventor: LOEPER GUSTAV
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 14,802. Loeper, G. July 18. Aerial machines with aÙrostats.-A spherical balloon a is surrounded by a ring b, from which is supported the car f. The ring has hinged to it adjustable wings c, c' with valved openings d, d' controlled from the car, and similar wings g are fixed to the car. By opening the valves on the right, for instance, as shown in Fig. 2, the wind which is moving in the direction B will cause the balloon to move in the direction of the arrow A.
Patent GB-189915455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connecting Rods or like Devices.
Inventor: LINN ROBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 15,455. Linn, R. G. July 27. Connecting-rods.-The connecting-rod is in the form of a lazy-tongs arrangement of levers, by means of which a crank of the full length of the piston stroke can be employed. The system of links is attached to the crosshead 1 at one end, and to the crank 4 at the other end, and at an intermediate point is constrained by a transverse rod 7 carried by radius rods 9.
Patent GB-189918502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Electrically Operated Hoisting Apparatus.
Inventor: KRAMER HANS VON
Filed: 1899-09-13
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,502. Kramer, H. von. Sept. 13. Lifts; cranes, electrically-actuated. Relates to a device for preventing the descent of a load simultaneously under gravity and by the action of the motor. Positive lowering is effected by moving the lever A over to its extreme position to the left. Should a load, however, be suspended, it starts the motor as a dynamo, and the current passing through a solenoid H lowers a bolt L into the path of a projecting arm on the lever A. Under these circumstances the lever cannot be thrown over into the position for positive lowering.
Patent GB-189918783-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Driving Gear for Velocipedes.
Inventor: HIRST WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-09-18
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 18,783. Hirst, W. H. Sept. 18. Driving-mechanism; chains, adjudsting tension of; cranks ; forks ; axles, supporting.-In a driving- gear for bicycles and other velocipedes, the hub B of the driving-wheel is provided with a toothed pinion A partly enclosed in a box or bracket F forming part of a disc C fixed to the rear forks or framing of the machine. The end of the axle G is fixed, as shown, to the part F. On the disc C is journalled by ball or suitable bearings M and pin L &c. a hollow wheel J having internal teeth, preferably roller teeth K, engaging the teeth of the wheel A. A flange E on the disc C overlaps the wheel J to make an oil and dust proof joint. The wheel J may be driven by a chain engaging the outside teeth S, or it may be driven by a rod P connected to the crank R and to a pin N on the wheel J. When rods P are used, a wheel J &c. is preferably provided at each side of the machine. Screws X, having cups and balls Y on their ends, may be provided to reduce friction of the rods P on the pins N and R<3>. The cranks are preferably curved as shown in Fig. 5, and formed in two parts R<2>, R, Fig. 3, connected by a pin R<3> on which the rod P is journalled. When a chain is used, its tension may be made adjustable by making the forks telescopic or adjustable in length.
Patent GB-190009137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Goffering Machines.
Inventor: GRIMSLEY JOSEPH GARRETT
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 9137. Grimsley, J. G. May 17. Goffering. - Relates to machines adapted to goffer or flute the frills of women s caps and other articles, and has for its object to construct a duplex machine so that two operators may be at work on one machine at the same time. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the machine, Fig. 2 shows a plan partly in section and with the left-hand rollers removed, Fig. 4 shows a section on the line Z-Z, Fig. 1, Fig. 5 shows a section on the line Y-Y, Fig. 1, and Fig. 6 shows an end view of the rollers. The machine consists of a column A in which is adjustably fitted a head B provided with arms B', B', through which passes a spindle C, on each end of which is fixed a fluted roller D. This spindle has fixed on it a worm-wheel C', which is driven by a worm C<2>, but the spindle may be in two parts and be driven by bevel-wheels. The top rollers G are preferably of larger diameter than the rollers D, and are provided with hollow spindles G<1>, the inner ends of which are supported by trunnions H, Fig. 4, mounted on pivot screws J. The spindles G<1> are also supported by slides or collars K, Fig. 5, and they are kept laterally in position by the boss G<x> on the roller G, and by the collar G<2>. The rollers are moved apart, to allow of the insertion of the work between them, by means of a treadle N which operates a lever M, the forked end of which is engaged with a pin L, which is passed through a slot in the arm B<1> into the slide K. The top rollers G are heated by gas supplied through the pipes T, and the products of combustion pass away up a chimney P.
Patent GB-190011535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spanners and Wrenches.
Inventor: SHINKFIELD HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 11,535. Shinkfield, H. J. June 26. Spanners and wrenches. - A double-ended boiler spanner is flattened at A and formed with one or more openings B to serve as a tap wrench. The Provisional Specification states that the opening B may be varied in size by socketed pieces, and that the spanner may be in several parts to facilitate carrying.
Patent GB-190011594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saw-sets.
Inventor: KISTNER HARRY ULSH
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 11,594. Kistner, H. U. June 26. Saws, setting.-Relates to a hand tool for setting saw teeth. The saw is placed between the jaws 12 and 13, and adjusted longitudinally by a gauge (not shown). By squeezing together the handles C and D, the jaw 13 is first pressed against the saw, and the punches 30 and 31 are then pressed against opposite sides of the teeth. The movement is communicated to the jaw 13 from the lever D, pivoted at 11, through a curved lever 23, link 24, and lever 21. The movement is communicated to the punches 30 and 31 by connecting them to opposite sides of the fulcrum 11. when the device is used for saw-jointing, the screw 17 is retracted to allow the saw to be inserted, while a file is manipulated in a recess.
Patent GB-190012255-A (GB)
Title: Improved Medical Truss.
Inventor: DAX JOHANN
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 12,255. Dax, J., and Beyer, K.. July 6. Trusses.-Bands band c, connected together by a buckle s, are attached by elastic bands e to the ends of a band a, the ends of the band a forming covers which are laced over the elastic band e as shown. One or more suitable pads pare attached by screws f to the band b, so as to be readily interchanged or replaced. Studs i may be provided on the pads p and on the back of the band a for attaching leg straps.
Patent GB-190015323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Construction of Casks
Inventor: HEIDLBERGER JOSEF
Filed: 1900-08-28
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 15,323. Heidlberger, J. Aug. 28. Wood casks.-The ends of the staves are strengthened by open hoops a, having the form of the superficies of a cone, which rest on the ends or heads c, and are opened to tighten them against the stave ends by screws f, Fig. 2, or by wedges p, Fig. 4. Strengthening-bars h engaging under ears K on the hoops may be placed transversely on the heads.
Patent GB-190102294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Rice-starch and other Amylaceous Substances.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 2294. Johnson, G. W., [Leconte, M., and Compagnie Electro-SucriÞre]. Feb. 1. Starch.-Rice starch, potato starch, and the like, are prepared by steeping the whole or broken (not powdered) rice &c. in solutions of caustic soda successively decreasing in strength. The rice is then washed several times with pure water, the discharge tap being only partly closed during the changes of the water. The rice is then pumped to closed grinding-tubs, and is afterwards ground and cribbled. The ground paste is diluted, and caustic or carbonated soda is added. The liquid is then run to a feed-reservoir X, from which it is delivered to a number of hopper-shaped vessels A, provided with electrodes connected in series or parallel to an electric generator. The treated liquid then passes by way of tubes to fine sieves, and the starch is collected on inclined surfaces.
Patent GB-190102733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Additions to Needles or Instruments to be used in connection with the Manufacture of Bags, Sacks and other Articles.
Inventor: GOODMAN EDWARD MARTIN
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 2733. Goodman, E. M., and Stainsby, H. Feb. 8. Sewing-needles.- Consists of an improved needle for use with thick cord, rope, &c. in making bags and sacks, and for like purposes. The tail of the needle is provided with a gripper for holding the end of the cord &c. This gripper b, which is slotted to form spring jaws, is drawn into the bored-out end a<2> of the needle by means of the screwed parts b', a<3>, the engaging surfaces of the parts a<2> and grippers being so shaped as to cause the compression of the jaws on the rope &c. The jaws are made of two or more diameters, as shown, to take different-sized rope. Two flat jaws are used where the rope &c. is flat.
Patent GB-190103576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches or Couplings
Inventor: SPIES PETER HEINRICH FELIX
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 3576. Spies, P. H. F., and Norden, J. Feb. 19. Couplings ; switches. -Relates to a switch for arc lamps &c. so arranged that the lamp can be readily examined. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement for series lighting with the contacts separated but with the main circuit still closed. A socket A is fitted to a bracket B attached to the pulley frame, and is fitted with contactrings K, K', K<2>, the rings K apd K' being connected to one terminal I, and the other ring K<2> to the terminal I<1>, the circuit being closed by a sliding ring N. The plug F, which is fitted with a hook F for supporting the lamp, is fitted with rings 0, 0', and, when pushed, pulled by the rope E into the socket, forces back the contact-ring N and completes the lamp circuit, by the rings 0, O<1> engaging the contacts K<1>, K<2>. The contacts K, K<1>, K' each consist of preferably two interlocking helical springs, oval in cross-section. In a modified form, the piece A is made a plug, the movable piece having a socket.
Patent GB-190109742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bricks.
Inventor: ASHWORTH JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 9742. Ashworth, J. May 10. Grant of Patent refused. Bricks ; moulding tricks.-Relates to bricks formed with ribbed or recessed edges and applicable either in the construction of chimneys and the like oras facing- bricks for building purposes. In forming the bricks, the material is pressed through a hollow tube C, shown in Fig. 4, and is cut by a wire B into two parts A<1> of the same cross-section as the manufactured bricks A, Fig. 2. The ribbed edge A<2> of each brick takes into the recessed edge of the brick below, to form a horizontal water-tight joint a.
Patent GB-190109834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Explosion Motors
Inventor: CALLOCH CHARLES EMILE
Filed: 1901-05-11
Granted: 1902-05-10
Abstract: 9834. Calloch, C. E. May 11. Connecting-rods.-In a four-stroke cycle explosion engine with two pistons b, e moving in opposite directions, the stresses in the connecting-rods of the piston more remote from the crank shaft are principally tensile ones. The rods are therefore constructed of two light steel tubes c to transmit the expression strains and wires d passing through the tubes to transmit the tensile ones.