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Patent GB-189709912-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Atmospheric Burners for Combustible Vapours.
Inventor: BICKFORD JOHN SOLOMON VIVIAN
Filed: 1897-04-20
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 9912. Bickford, J. S. V. April 20. Vapour burners for heating purposes generally. Oil supplied by the pipe a passes along the vaporizing-tube B, initially heated in any suitable way, and the vapour is directed through the nozzle D into the mixing-tube E. At the further end of this tube the mixed air and vapour pass into the tube F, provided with perforations F<1>. After a second mixture with air the vapour burns above the wire gauze &c. G.
Patent GB-189712165-A (GB)
Title: Improved Boxes for Golf "Putting Holes."
Inventor: COLE ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-05-17
Granted: 1897-10-09
Abstract: 12,165. Cole, A. May 17. Golf.-A box or case for golf putting holes is formed of a cylinder a to which are secured internally two inverted cones o r discs, having central holes b through which the flag stick c can pass and be upheld. The case is let into t h e ground as usual.
Patent GB-189716308-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Manufacture of Leather Caps for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: DRESCHFELD SALOMON
Filed: 1897-07-09
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 16,308. Dreschfeld, S., and Halberstadt, S. July 9. Uppers.-Relates to devices, operated by hand, foot. or other power, for cutting out toe-caps. In the appliance shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the leather blank is placed on a matrix n, and is cut and its edges compressed by a curved knife m' secured to a hand-lever e. The blank is firmly held by a plate c attached to a bar b by a spring. In a modification shown in Fig. 3, the matrix is undercut, and the leather is pressed into the recess and cut off by a sliding knife u operated by a hand-lever. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, which is operated by a foot-lever, a die w takes the place of the knife m<1> and is raised and lowered by a rod k. A rod g attached to the die rocks a bell-crank h which pushes a plate s inwards against the edge of the blank. A knife s<1> operated by a hand-lever then pares the edge.
Patent GB-189718873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Albums for Collecting or Holding Cards or the like.
Inventor: LUECKE CARL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1897-08-14
Granted: 1897-10-02
Abstract: 18,873. L³cke, C. F. Aug. 14. Albums.-The leaves of albums are made with pairs of parallel slots f so as to form bands a, beneath which the corners of the cards are passed.
Patent GB-189721098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tires for Velocipedes and other Vehicles.
Inventor: DORR GEORGE WASHINGTON
Filed: 1897-09-14
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 21,098. Dorr, G. W. Sept. 14. Tyres, pneumatic, are provided with projections C made in one piece with or attached to, the tread of the tyre, and divided by a circumferential groove D. These projections are arranged at an angle as shown, whereby one comes in contact with the ground as the preceding one is passing out of contact air spaces also remain between the projections, whereby adhesion to the road is prevented. Two modificitions of the arrangement of the projections are shown in the Specification.
Patent GB-189723691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Clearers for the Drawing Rolls of Cotton Machinery.
Inventor: THOMSON JAMES
Filed: 1897-10-14
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 23 691. Thomson, J., and Scholfield, S. Oct. 14. Rollers and roller heads.-The rotary clearing- disc D, for clearing the upper rollers, is supported in a slightly-inclined position to prevent contact between the parts of the disc and rollers which rotate in opposite directions, the disc being driven by friction with the rollers. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the axis E of the disc is mounted to slide in inclined bearings in the cover C and bracket F, so that the disc may have the inclined position desired. The disc may be suspended upon a stud shorter than the axis E, the head of which is larger than the head b, and made to rest at one side upon a projection on a supporting-bar so as to tilt the disc ; or the disc may be suspended loosely in a horizontal position, and tilted by being pressed downwards on one side by a spring arm and roller.
Patent GB-189730803-A (GB)
Title: Appliances and Arrangements for the Stowage of Bicycles during Transport or Storage.
Inventor: SAYER HENRY TAYLOR
Filed: 1897-12-30
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 30,803. Sayer, H. T. Dec. 30. Wagons for velocipedes.-A bar a, pivotally carried in a bracket c secured to the roof, can be secured in either a vertical or horizontal position by placing a pin d through holes d<1>, d<2> formed in the bracket c. A tube a<1> slides over the rod a, being clamped in any position by a screw e, and has pivoted-to it a tube a<2> carrying a screw clip f as shown. A rod a<3>, sliding in the tube a<2 >and adjusted in position by a screw e', carries a second clip f. In the case of a lady's cycle, the clips f grip the saddle and steering parts. For a man's cycle the tube a<2> is turned up to engage a clip h, as shown by the dotted lines, when the clip f embraces the top bar. The cycle may be supported by pressing it on the floor, in which case the clips f may be replaced by forks shaped as in Figs. 5 and 10. Of these clips, the one shown in Fig. 5 engages the saddle post, and the other shown in Fig. 10 the handle-bars, the fork g embracing the stem and the piece g<1> fitting over the bars. To prevent theft, a metal case, suitably marked and secured to the device, carries a plate having corresponding marks which is given to the owner when depositing his cycle, and which he has to produce before the cycle is given up.
Patent GB-189802849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: TANNER ALBERT EDGAR
Filed: 1898-02-04
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 2849. Tanner, A. E., Leigh, F. A. C., and Hill, G. Feb. 4. Switches particularly adapted for use in lamp holders. In the construction shown in Fig. 1, a block of porcelain A is formed with a flat face or is hollowed to receive the switch mechanism, which consists of a pivoted contactlever B operated by a key, or, preferably, by a push-rod G. The rod is fitted with a pin H working in a slot in the lever B.. A spring K gives a quick break. One of the fixed contacts D is connected to one of the leading-in wires, and the other D' to one of the terminals of the lamp holder. The base A may be fitted with extensions L, L<1> to separate the terminals.
Patent GB-189805194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road Scarifiers, or Machines for Breaking up the Surfaces of Roads.
Inventor: BOMFORD RAYMOND
Filed: 1898-03-03
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 5194. Bomford, R., Bomford, B., and Evershed, H. March 3. Roads, making and repairing.-Reversible tines or scarifying-tools e, pointed at both ends, are adjusted by screws f in a frame a carried by an axle b which is capable of yielding in an upward direction against the force of a spring i. A regulating-wheel d is mounted on a shaft d<1> at the fore end of the frame a, and a pointed trailing strut p mounted on the shaft d automatically lifts the tool frame out of action when the machine is reversed. A hooked retaining-lever q engages with an extension of the shaft, and is provided with a handle for releasing the frame again. The screws f work through screw-boxes e<3> carried by the tool boxes and are pivoted in lugs a<4> of the frame a. The boxes are made with tapered sockets to take the thrust of the tools, which may be fixed by setscrews. One end of the shaft b is mounted in a sleeve n<3> within a fork or shackle n through which the end of a stay rod k from the axle of the road roller or traction engine slides. A spring o is interposed between the end of the stay rod and fork to prevent the transmission of shocks to the framework of the roller or engine. Instead of the arrangement shown, the rod k may pass through the shaft b, and a spring may be interposed between the shaft and a collar at the end of the rod. In a modification, the tools are raised out of action by admitting steam below a piston which is connected by a rod and link with the tool frame.
Patent GB-189807458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chucks for Lathes and other Machine Tools.
Inventor: JONES EDWARD
Filed: 1898-03-28
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 7458. Jones, E. March 28. Chucks.-A chuck, shown as applied to a lathe headstock but applicable to other machine tools, has a hollow spindle A with a coned mouthpiece B having tapered rectangular recesses in which fit similarly - tapered spring jaws G. Between the two tapered surfaces are interposed cages D containing antifriction rollers C. When the jaws are pressed back to receive a rod &c., the cages are pressed back by springs. The jaw ring G<1> is advanced by an operating- sleeve and wedge at the rear end of the spindle. The wedge acts on a tubular distance-piece to cause the jaws to grip the work.
Patent GB-189808376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Bridles and Appliances for Controlling Horses and similar Animals.
Inventor: HANNAY DAVID FERGUSSON
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 8376. Hannay, D. F. April 7. Stopping runaway horses; bits; bridles.-A noseband C is attached as shown to the cheek rings D and head straps A. An air cushion or pad or two separate pads are fitted inside the band so as to press when tightened on the animal's frontal bone or to close its nostrils. A running curb, which may be of rolled leather, is passed through holes H in the cheek rings and is attached to the extra rein K, which thus tightens both the curb and the nose-strap and with the usual snaffle E draws the bit back on the lower jaw.
Patent GB-189808415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Ventilating.
Inventor: TEALE KENNETH WILLIAM PRIDGIN
Filed: 1898-04-09
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 8415. Teale, K. W. P. April 9. Cabinets. - Relates to a method of freeing air from dust in ventilating buildings, boxes, cases for specimens, or the like. Fig. 3 shows a section of a case fitted with a dust - absorbing arrangement. The arrows show the direction of the entering air, which impinges on the surface of the oil at the bottom of the inlet passage.
Patent GB-189808843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Aerial Rope-ways.
Inventor: WHITE JOSEPH WALWYN
Filed: 1898-04-16
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 8843. White, J. W. April 16. Rope railways.- In aÙrial rope ways, the load is distributed over a number of carrying- ropes G, H, of which the tension is adjusted by attaching them each to a pressure ram J working in cylinders K connected by a common supply main N to a hydraulic or other accumulator M. Equal tension on each rope is thus maintained. The tension may be varied by arranging for the accumulator to pick up or deposit weights as it rises or falls.
Patent GB-189814474-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Grinding Stoppers for Vessels.
Inventor: FLIEGEL JOSEF
Filed: 1898-06-30
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 14,474. Fliegel, J. June 30. Drawings to Specification. Grinding-in male and female fitting parts.- Bottle and like stoppers are made of a material differing in hardness from the material of which the vessels are made, (e.g., the stoppers may be porcelain and the vessels glass), and are ground direct on the vessels, by which method the necessary abrading-material is made automatically in the necessary quantity from the softer material at the meeting-surfaces, and used only on those places where projections still require to be ground off.
Patent GB-189816005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Cooling Air and Supplying such Cooled Air for the Preservation of Meat, Poultry, Fish, Fruit, and the like, and for the Cooling of Wine Cellars or similar Chambers.
Inventor: GREEN THOMAS DOWLER
Filed: 1898-07-22
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 16,005. Green, T. D. July 22. Cooling air for cooling meat &c. and wine cellars &c. A chamber a contains a water motor b which drives a fan c directly or by gearing to draw a current of air through screens f, g covered with mats &c. Water from the motor falling on the lower screen g cools the air, and is then collected in the tray a<2>, while the upper screen f removes superfluous moisture. Absorbent material may also be placed above this screen f.
Patent GB-189822100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piston and other Rod Glands for Compound Condensing and other Steam Engines.
Inventor: SMILES JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 22,100. Smiles, J. H. Oct. 20. Stuffing-boxes.-In order to permit of a lower frictional pressure on the packing, and at the same time to guard against leakage, in compound and multiple-expansion engines, the glands are connected to the receivers or expansive system of the engine, so that any steam passing is disposed of. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a stuffing- box of ordinary construction with metallic packing. In this the gland is composed of sections c, c<1>, e<2> each containing non-collapsable packing f. Between the latter are chambers or grooves g, the chamber of the first ring connected by the duct h to the first receiver, that of the second ring to the second receiver, and so on, there being as many rings in each gland as there are stages of expansion to follow. The invention is also shown with the gland composed of a number of parts connected by flanges, and as applied to a stuffing-box in which a combination of metallic packing with compressible packing is employed. In the latter case, the leakage chamber is between the two sorts of packing.
Patent GB-189824281-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cement Step.
Inventor: JANZI DAVID
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 24,281. Janzi, D. Nov. 17. Building - blocks for stairs. Pebbles or fragments of silica or hard stone c are embedded in the outer surface of the cement step a, and the surface is afterwards ground and polished to produce a hard tread and ornamented front similar to mosaic work.
Patent GB-189824977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Applicable to the Frames of Bicycles or other Velocipedes.
Inventor: ANDREW WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-11-26
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 24,977. Andrew, W. Nov. 26. Frames, spring, for bicycles &c. The steering- wheel is carried in an auxiliary fork c, which is connected to the usual front fork b by pivoted links d, e. The fork c carries a plate g, between which and a similar plate g<1>, carried by a bracket f on the head, is interposed an inflatable ball v or a spring. The rear fork h is fitted with a similar ball v<1> or a spring, and is connected to the main frame by pivoted links k and the stays m, which are pivoted to the bottom bracket n and to the fork h. In a modification, the links d of the front fork project backwards.
Patent GB-189826744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Holders of Cigarettes, Cigars, and similar Articles.
Inventor: STONE CECIL HASTINGS
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 26,744. Stone, C. H. Dec. 19. Cigar and cigarette holders.-The cigar or cigarette is held securely in the holder by means of screw threads or projections, cut or formed inside the bowl. These may be cut or pressed in the part a' of an end piece A having a flanged-over part a<2>; or the part a' may be omitted. The end piece A may be formed with the part a' or a<2> split as at a', Fig. 7, for attaching it to the holder; or with the part a<2> ornamented. In another modification, the screw threads are formed by a helical spring inserted in a recess in the holder.
Patent GB-189903063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines known as Oat or Barley Clippers for Treating Oats and similar Grain.
Inventor: HANNON HENRY PLEWMAN
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 3063. Hannon, H. P. Feb. 11. Scouring and decorticating grain.-Relates to machines for scouring and removing the beards from oats and barley. The machine comprises two conical co-acting surfaces A and C covered with wire gauze or other abrading-material. The surface A is fixed, and the surface C is secured to a rotary shaft B mounted in an adjustable footstep bearing N. A perforated cylinder E is arranged below the surface C, and beaters F or brushes J are adjustably mounted on the shaft B within the cylinder E. The grain is fed into the machine by a hopper D, and is discharged by a shoot L. The cylinder E is surrounded by a casing M which may be connected to an aspirator.
Patent GB-189911554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: TYGARD JAMES WALLACE
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 11,554. Tygard, J. W., and Tygard, P. L. June 2. Drawings to Specification. Centrifugal governors.-The speed of a rotary gas engine is controlled by a centrifugal governor consisting of a spring-pressed lever carrying an adjustable weight and operating a spindle carried by a rotating valve and actuating the valve which controls the gas inlet.
Patent GB-189915806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Coin-freed Delivery Machines.
Inventor: GRICE JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 15,806. Grice, J. Aug. 2. Fraud, preventing.-The invention is described in connection with a sale apparatus in which the coin, dropped into a vertical shoot A, rests on a bracket C' attached to the delivery slide, and obstructs a pallet F which projects from the axis E of a double pawl G pivoted on the bracket. Thus, when the slide is pulled, the pawl is lifted from a rack H to a fellow one H<1>, compelling the complete movement. Light coins fail to weigh down a balance K having two pegs k which project across the shoot, and the faulty coin is lifted out of the shoot by means of a lever M and a lift-bar N. Sometimes a magnet P retains iron tokens.
Patent GB-189919802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Preparing Cereal Cakes.
Inventor: KELLOGG JOHN HARVEY
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 19,802. Kellogg, J. H. Oct. 3. Moulding biscuits and cakes.-A food preparation is moulded, prior to baking &c., in the apparatus shown. The material is placed in the compartments of a bottomless frame, Fig. 2, resting in a pan, Fig. 4, and is pressed by the presser, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190006924-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Smelting and Calcining Ores, Limestone and the like, for Distilling and Gasifying Bituminous Fuel, and for Recovering Bye Products.
Inventor: NAEF PAUL
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 6924. Naef, P. Sept. 14, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drawings to Specification. Ammonium salts. - Ammonium cyanide is collected from the gases given off in a furnace in which fuel and an ore, limestone, cement or the like are calcined or smelted. Copper sulphide is obtained from the gases evolved in the above process, by leading them to a revolving apparatus containing a metallic oxide, such as copper oxide.
Patent GB-190010514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Carburetting and Increasing the Pressure of Combustible or Incombustible Aeriform Fluids for the purposes of Heat, Light, or Power.
Inventor: BOWER ANTHONY SPENCER
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 10,514. Bower, A. S. June 8. Drawings to Specification. Distribution, increasing pressure locally in. - Carburetted air or other gas is made under pressure and delivered to a gas holder, by employing a combination with a vaporizer for a liquid hydrocarbon, of a small motor of any kind operated by the vapour obtained, and of a compressor of any type driven by the motor.
Patent GB-190011818-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of an Improved Fungicide.
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 11,818. Abel, C. D., [Bayerische Aktiengesellschaft f³r Chemische und Landwirtschaftlich-Chemische Fabrikate]. June 29. Plants, destroying parasites on.-Relates to the manufacture of a fungicide composed of equivalent proportions of calcined copper sulphate and alkali carbonate. The composition is mixed with water immediately before use.
Patent GB-190011946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricants.
Inventor: CARROLL WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1900-07-02
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 11,946. Carroll, W. T. July 2. Lubricants.-A compound, more particularly intended for non-metallic or wooden bearings, is made by mixing stearic acid with one or more of the following substances, viz., coco-nut oil, vaseline, and carnauba wax. The ingredients are boiled separately and then mixed, and the bearing &c. is soaked in the compound.
Patent GB-190012861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Purification of Water and other Liquids.
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 12,861. Lake, H. H., [Jewell Export Filter Co.]. July 17. Water, purifying ; liquids, purifying.- Relates to the purification of water, sewage, &c., of the kind in which the impurities are removed by coagulation and subsequent filtration or the like. Sulphurous oxide, or its equivalent, is combined with water, and the acid so formed passed over iron, or a suitable compound of iron or aluminium, producing a metallic salt which is introduced into the water to be purified and there precipitated as coagulant hydrate. A preferred form of apparatus is described. Sulphur is burnt in a retort 2 fitted with an adjustable door 5, bridge 4, and supply doors 9. The sulphurous oxide formed is carried by a steam jet into a chamber 11, where it meets water sprayed from a rose 13. The sulphurous acid is then passed up and down through iron scrap, and the ferrous bisulphite formed is passed through a float-controlled tank into the main water pipe.
Patent GB-190014760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drawers or Holders for Cards and similar Articles.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 14,760. Brookes, A. G., [Library Bureau]. Aug. 17. Filing papers.-Relates to drawers or holders fcr cards and the like. Fig. 2 shows a vertical section. A bar a<3> is fixed along the bottom of the drawer, with its edges overhanging grooves which permit the passage of the ears a' secured to the base-plate of the sliding piece a<4>. Motion is retarded, and tipping prevented, by the spring a<13> placed in the recess a<12>. The sliding piece a<4> is automatically secured in position by the spring- held piece a<16> pivoted at a<17>.
Patent GB-190101272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Buildings by the Circulation of Steam or Vapour.
Inventor: RUSSELL JOSEPH NELSON
Filed: 1901-01-19
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 1272. Russell, J. N. Jan. 19. Heating buildings &c.- Relates to the heating of buildings by the circulation of steam or vapour, and consists in providing means for enabling the air at starting or at any time to be removed from the circulating-pipes and radiators of the system without waste of the heating-vapour. In conjunction with the steam or vapour supply mains and pipes and the air exhaust pipes from the mains and radiators or pipes in which a partial vacuum is maintained, the valves shown in Fig. 2 are employed. These valves are arranged so that, when the steam or vapour inlet 2 is shut, the air line connection 4, 5 is open, and when the air line connection is closed to the required degree by the stem 8, which acts as a piston valve for the air line, the steam or vapour valve 6 is opened. By suitably arranging the valves in the main pipes and near to the radiators, the system may be rapidly heated without the escape of the confined air into the room, and without waste of steam into the air lines.
Patent GB-190107300-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Photo-mechanical Printing Plates.
Inventor: BISSON LEON JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 7300. Bisson, L. J. April 9. Photo-mechanica printing. - Relates chiefly to the manufacture of photo-mechanical plates. A metal plate, preferably made of copper, is heated to 35‹ to 40‹ C., and is coated with a liquid emulsion, preferably made of 100 centigrams of water at 70‹ C., 20 centigrams of gelatine, 6 centigrams of bichromate, 30 centigrams of alcohol, and 2 drops of acetic acid. After coating, the plate is dried and exposed under a negative. It is then washed to cause the parts unacted upon by light, or partially acted upon, to swell, the plate being finally dipped into a bath, or sponged with a mixture of water and glycerine. This plate, when inked up, gives half tone prints. The plates may be employed in the three-colour process.