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Patent GB-189713039-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance to be used in connection with the Teaching of Cycle Riding.
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT AARON SMITH
Filed: 1897-05-27
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 13,039. Cartwright, A. S. May 27. Riding, special appliances for teaching.-A bar or plate a has a handle b at one end, and at the other end a hook-shaped jaw a' adapted to embrace one member c' of the back stays of a bicycle. A similar jaw d' adapted to embrace the stay c' is adjustably fixed to the plate a by means of a bolt e carried by the jaw passing through a slot d<2> in the plate a and secured by a wing nut g. The handle may be jointed to the plate a, to allow it to take up any angular position, in which case it may be locked in position by a bolt and nut or other means. The clips are lined with suitable material. A band clip, or double and separate clips, may be used to embrace the seat pillar or other members. A doublehandled clip is also shown in which both the jaws are adjustable, and the clip may also embrace the seat tube. The handle or handles may be hinged so as to fold up.
Patent GB-189713167-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Protective Trimming for Garments.
Inventor: ERTEL ROBERT
Filed: 1897-05-27
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 13,167. Ertel, R. May 27. Trimmings to protect the lower edges of cloaks, overcoats, dresses, and other garments from wear are made as shown in front view in Fig. 1 and vertical section in Fig. 2. To the inner side of the garment a is attached a strip of material b, on which are placed discontinuous pieces c of plush, below which is a continuous strip of plush d and an edging e of the same material. The plush may be replaced by pieces of india-rubber, leather, or other material.
Patent GB-189713515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double-acting Drilling Braces.
Inventor: REYNOLDS FRANK ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-06-01
Granted: 1897-07-10
Abstract: 13,515. Lake, H. H., [Reynolds, F. A., and Parker, H. C.]. June 1. Braces.-The brace spindle 10 has two ratchet-wheels 24, 25 secured to it, with which engage pawls 26 carried by bevel-wheels 18, 19. The bevelwheels gear with a pinion 29 carried by a sleeve 16 loose on the spindle 10. The sleeve 16 is formed with flared ends 17 to enclose the teeth of the bevel - wheels. When the pinion 29 is oscillated by a hand-lever on its stud 30, the spindle 10 is continuously driven. When the handlever is worked so as to oscillate the sleeve 16 round the spindle 10, the brace is operated like an ordinary ratchet brace.
Patent GB-189721112-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Coupling for Railway Carriages and the like.
Inventor: WEISSENBERG GUSTAV
Filed: 1897-09-14
Granted: 1897-10-16
Abstract: 21,112. Weissenberg, G., and Herweg, W. Sept. 14. Couplings, automatic.-Each end of a wagon carries a vertical link A which is engaged by a transverse sliding spring bolt i carried on the opposite vehicle. When the vehicle is to be uncoupled, the bolt i is withdrawn against the action of the spring b by the chain a<1> connected to a transverse operating-shaft. The bolt i upon being drawn back is held in that position by a swinging block h which drops in front of it. When two vehicles come together the block h is pushed back, and the bolt i then enters the link and is retained in locked position by the catch e<1> carried on the spring e and connected by the chain e<3> to the transverse operating-shaft, so as to be taken off by the first part of the uncoupling movement.
Patent GB-189723932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Sprinklers.
Filed: 1897-10-18
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 23,932. Sentinel Self-Stopping Automatic Fire Sprinkler (Limited) and Dinsmore, J. H. R. Oct. 18. Sprinklers, automatic.-Relates to the construction of the nozzle and valve of the sprinkler. The valve c is fixed on the top of a spindle c', the lower end of which i s attached t o a corrugated chamber a containing a volatile h y d r o - carbon. The corrugated chamber is covered above by a casing d, which is open below to give access to the heat of the fire, which causes the chamber to expand and open the valve. The cover d prevents the chamber a from being suddenly cooled by the water discharged from the valve ; a non-conducting lining i is inserted to add to the efficiency of the shield. Inside the chamber a is an absorbing-pad l to absorb the hydrocarbon when condensed. The open frame on which the chamber a is fixed is supported by a split ring h which is slipped into a groove in the cover d.
Patent GB-189725460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Collars for Gentlemen and Lady's Wear.
Inventor: WHITING THOMAS
Filed: 1897-11-02
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 25,460. Whiting, T. Nov. 2. Collars.- Standup collars h a v e attached to them in the rear a piece of tape or its equivalent, which kceps the neckband of the tie in place. Three forms a r e shown in Figs. 2, 4, and 6, the tape or tapes a being ironed up into the position shown.
Patent GB-189804325-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Alarm or Safety Device for Preventing Unauthorized Use or Interference with Cycles.
Inventor: HERRMANN JOSEF
Filed: 1898-02-21
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 4325. Herrmann, J. Feb. 21. Alarms, burglar and like.-Relates to a detonating device for preventing unauthorized use of cycles. A cartridge holder 1 is formed on a plate 2 the arms 3 and 5 of which are clamped to the chain stays by a screw 4 as shown. The cartridge is inserted in the back of the holder, and is secured therein by a thumb-piece 16 having a pin 18 to engage a bayonet slot 20 formed in the holder. A spring cap 17, Fig. 2, on the piece 16 takes up the shock of the discharge. The hammer 10 is pivoted at 8, and is controlled by a spring 9. A pin 12, formed on a pivoted arm 13, also controlled by the spring 9, engages a projection 11 on the hammer 10. The arm 13 engages the sprocket-wheel 15, so that motion of the latter raises the arm, thereby depressing the hammer 10, which on the release of the arm 13 springs back and fires the cartridge. When not in use, the arm 13 is turned back into the position indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189805316-A (GB)
Title: Improved Case for Preserving and Transporting Eggs.
Inventor: MOTZ JOSEF
Filed: 1898-03-04
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 5316. Motz, J. March 4. Drawings to Specification. Packing eggs.-Eggs are packed in boxes with chopped straw, bran, or ashes &c.
Patent GB-189809182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sawing Timber.
Inventor: MILLICAN JOE
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 9182. Millican, J. April 20. Sawing.-Relates to an apparatus for crosscutting logs of wood. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the saw is fed upwards against the log K. The saw frame B is reciprocated by a crank and connecting-rod C in two roller guides D. These guides are mounted on a bar which is fed upwards by bell cranks G actuated by the lever handle J, to which they are connected by a rod. The log K is gripped between two jaws P and P', the former being fixed and the latter mounted on a slide D<1> actuated by a screw R. In a modification, the saw is mounted on a frame above the log and is fed downwards by two levers connected by toothed gearing.
Patent GB-189810141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1898-05-03
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 10,141. Haddan, R., [V÷r÷s, F.]. May 3. Acetylene.-Relates to apparatus for automatically generating acetylene by the regulated supply of water to calcium carbide. Two cylinders A are charged with carbide through end doors. Above these is placed one other cylinder partly filled with water, while higher still is fixed a double cylindrical casing L, G, forming not only a watersupply vessel, but also a water lute in which the gas bell I can rise and fall. A rod C is connected to the top of the bell, and at its lower end is toothed to engage with a wheel D, which turns on or off the water-supply tap E. By increasing the size of the wheel D, and decreasing that of the teeth, the regulation may be made more delicate. The water is directed into either vessel A by means of hand-operated taps Fx, and is distributed over the carbide by perforated distributing-sieves B. The evolved gas passes up the tube N, which leads it below the water in the cylinder M, whereby it is cooled and purified. The cylinder M also prevents gas from returning from the bell to the generator. The gas passes from the cylinder M through the p'pe 0 to the gas bell, and is led away for use by the pipe P. The apparatus is applicable to both a large and a small supply.
Patent GB-189810463-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or appertaining to Stoves for Heating Rooms or the like.
Inventor: CROSTHWAITE JOHN ROBINSON
Filed: 1898-05-07
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 10,463. Crosthwaite, J. R. May 7. Cancpifs and hoods.- Consists of improvements in heating &c. stoves such as described in Specification No. 17,170,A.D. 1893. The canopy a, which is provided with the usual side wings a<1> is made adjustable, preferably by the form of joint described in Specification No. 17,349, A.D. 1896. A back hood c is pivoted at c<1> to the wings a', and is made of a straight, curved, &c. form with the lower part heavier than the upper. In the closed position, as s h o w n in Fig. 1. the hood c comes against stops d projecting from the stove side, and the products of combustion pass into the flue through the opening between the hood and the stove back b. As the canopy is drawn out, the hood c swings down and access to the chimney is opened out between them.
Patent GB-189812211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Varnish.
Inventor: WOOD JAMES ROBERT
Filed: 1898-05-31
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 12,211. Wood, J. R. May 31. Varnishes; preservative compositions.-Relates to an antiseptic, reviver, or varnish for waxcloth, floors, dados, belting, wood, &c. It consists of about one to five grammes of resin dissolved in about ten cubic centimetres of benzene, naphtha, pentane, or petroleum ether, together with a little eucalyptus oil or naphthalene. It dries rapidly, leaving a glossy durable surface which can be washed with soap. The varnish can be removed by washing with ammonia.
Patent GB-189815433-A (GB)
Title: Improved Friction Chain and Disc Driving Gear for Velocipedes and General Light Machinery.
Inventor: JEFFREYS EDWARD AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1898-07-13
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 15,433. Jeffreys, E. A., and Appleby, A. July 13. Chain gearing for cycles &c. The wheels are formed with wedge grooves into which the chains, which drive by friction, are adapted to fit. Fig. 1 shows a form of chain composed of wedge-shaped links and block links. Figs. 4, 5, and 6 show another form, in which tapering ribs are formed on the sides of the links ; these ribs may, however, be rounded ; or the rounded heads of the rivets may be used for driving. Two or more such chains may be used side by side and united by a band or not. Friction gearing.-According to the Provisional Specification, friction gearing may be constructed on the same principles as the chain gearing ; the wheels may be made adjustable by being formed in two discs movable towards each other.
Patent GB-189901914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Figure Puzzles or Games.
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 1914. Brown, G. Jan. 27. Puzzles.-A series of holes are formed in a board in order that discs bearing numbers may be so placed in them that, when added up in defined directions, the total may equal a previouslydetermined amount. Fig. 4 represents as an example one of the forms the board may take. Here the discs must be so placed that each section and each bar of the cross shall total 19. The surface of the board between the places for the discs may be used for advertising purposes.
Patent GB-189902197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Water and Obtaining Motive Power by the Rise and Fall of the Tide.
Inventor: REED WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 2197. Reed, W. Jan. 31. Raising liquids by tide mills. -A float A, which rises and falls with the tide, carries tanks c, c', c<2>, which are filled at low tide from the supply reservoir and the higher tanks G, G', the two last and the highest tank G<2> being filled from the tanks C &c. when in their raised high-tide position, as shown. The water thus raised to the tank G<2> is used for driving turbines &c. Actuating pumps.-A pump O is driven from a gear-wheel K<2>, which carries a pawl engaging with a pinion driven by a rack I connected with the float.
Patent GB-189907083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Switches and Mechanism for Operating same.
Inventor: BEHNEY EPHRAIM
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 7083. Behney, E. April 4. Points and switches operated from the vehicle. A lever 31, which is connected to the stretcher bar 28 of railway point tongues, carries a pin 33 which projects through a slot in the cover 35 of the box into the path of the inclined side of a frame 63 mounted on the vehicle. The spring 36 normally holds the tongues on one side, and on the other side they are locked by the hooked arm 52 of the lever 31 engaging a bevelled projection 41 on the bolt 40. This bolt is moved longitudinally to disengage the hook by the lever 46, which is struck by a cranked shaft 76 on the vehicle. The frame 63 has a spring 65 mounted on its striking-face and a roller 73 for running on the ground. It is raised and lowered by the lever 66, and a second lever 80 turns the cranked shaft 76 at the other end of the vehicle by the rod 78, these parts being duplicated at the two ends.
Patent GB-189911212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Calorifiers, Feedwater Heaters, Condensors, Evaporators, and the like.
Inventor: KITCHEN JONATHAN
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,212. Kitchen, J., and Kitchen, E. E. May 30. 1Feedwater, heating.-In the steam heater shown in Fig. 1, the outer tubes E are connected to the inner walls of the chests D, D', and surround the inner and smaller tubes E<1>. The water to be heated flows around and through the tubes. The apparatus may be arranged vertically or horizontally.
Patent GB-189919755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-10-02
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 19,755. Imray, O., [Willison, J.]. Oct. 2. Buffers; couplings, automatic; draw-gear.- Relates chiefly to combined central buffers and automatic couplings. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section. The buffer 12, which is in this instance arranged above the coupling, has rods 11 connected to a guide 10 which bears against a lever 9 pivoted at 9<1>, and by this means a long stroke of the buffer causes a small compression of the spring 8 arranged between plates 7, 7<1> on the draw-bar. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the lever 9 is turned downwards, and is connected by a bar 23 bearing against shoulders 24 projecting from the draw-head and buffer 2. The coupling shown in Fig. 2 carries a pivoted draw-head or hook adapted to engage automatically with a similar hook on an adjacent vehicle, and having a flat inner end which is kept centrally against the supporting-bracket 3 by springs 8 and 13. For uncoupling, a pivoted arm 14 is acted upon by a lever 15 attached to a rod, not shown, extending to the side of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190003304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: APPLEYARD GERBACIO PROTACIO
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 3304. Appleyard, G. P. Feb. 20. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.- The tyre, shown in crosssection in Fig. 3, consists of a cork or like core 4 surrounded by rubber 3, which has recesses 5 adapted to engage with the inturned edges 2 of the rim 1. The rubber is shaped to leave a space 6 between the rim and the base of the tyre, and, in modifications, the tyre may be formed solely of rubber, either solid or hollow.
Patent GB-190009149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gaskets or Packing for the Joints of Pipes or other Apparatus.
Inventor: MERWARTH CHARLES HOWARD
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 9149. Merwarth, C. H., and Conlin, F. May 17. Joint-making packing.-Relates to packing composed of two rings, one of which acts as a support to the other. In the examples shown, the rings A, B are formed of wire, the inner one A being of soft metal, and the outer one B of harder metal. For the purpose of enabling the packing to be centered readily, strips D, which can be wound round a pair of bolts, are provided. Washers similarly arranged may be used instead of rings.
Patent GB-190010669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hubs for Vehicles.
Inventor: SENDELBACH EDWARD
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 10,669. Sendelbach, E., and Minshall, C. June 12. Hubs; axle-boxes.-Relates to a composite wood and metal hub for ordinary road-vehicle wheels, one form being shown in section in Fig. 2. The spokes E are secured in radial mortices in the short wooden hub D, the ends of which form parallel planes at right-angles to the axis of the axle-arm B.. The hub fits between a flange c on the axle-box C and a flange f on a sleeve F which fits loosely on the axle box. The sleeve is secured by bolts H passing through the hub and flange c, and by a sleeve G screwed on to the axle-box. Metallic bands D' may be shrunk round the edges of the hub, cr the edges of the flanges c, f may be bent inward slightly.
Patent GB-190015363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Electro Deposition of Metals upon Articles of China, Earthenware and the like.
Inventor: COOKE GEORGE
Filed: 1900-08-29
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 15,363. Cooke, G., and Parr, J. Aug. 29. Treating pottery and glass ; gold, silver, copper, &c., depositing.-The article to be coated is first covered with another metal at the desired places. When it is desired to deposit gold, silver, or copper, the process consists in applying to the parts to be coated, (1) a preparation of linseed oil, rape oil, sulphur, and red lead or arsenic, (2) a preparation of calcined borax, flint, and tin or copper oxide, and (3) a preparation of gold in granular form, a flux, mercury, silver oxide, nitric acid, and red lead. The article is dried after receiving the first preparation, and is fired after receiving each of the other preparations. The electrodeposit is then applied as usual. For other metals, other preparations are required. For electrodepositing iron, nickel, or tin, copper is used as a base ; for depositing zinc, iron is used as a base. Any of the following metals or combinations of metals, or their oxides or nitrates, are used as required :-Antimony, aluminium, bismuth, cobalt, gold, silver, copper, iron, lead, mercury, magnesium, manganese, nickel, tin, or zinc.
Patent GB-190015897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Driven Road Vehicles for Passengers or Goods.
Inventor: SOFTLEY RICHARD TEASDALE
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 15,897. Softley, R. T., and Clements, F. J. Sept. 7. Valve gear.-Relates to a steam-driven trolley or tractor for pulling a trailer such as an omnibus, water-cart, dray, or other vehicle, and comprises the valve gear and engine governor shown on Sheet 4. The valve rods K, of which there are three in each engine, are worked through levers H by a cam G on the engine shaft A. The cam G is capable of being adjusted endwise on the shaft by weighted levers pivoted at E on a drum carried by the shaft A, and drawn together by springs. When the engine speed increases beyond a certain limit the cam is moved so as to diminish the movement of the valves and finally not to move them at all.
Patent GB-190103417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: ERNY WILHELM
Filed: 1901-02-16
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 3417. Brny, W. Feb. 16. Primary batteries. - Relates to zinc-carbon batteries, and consists in providing the cell l with projections and recesses g, h, i into which corresponding parts formed on the zinc f fit, so that the latter is suspended clear of the cell and the other electrode. The shape and number of the projections &c. may be varied. At the centre of the bottom of the cell is an upwardly-projecting part a over which fits a rubber tube c carried by the lower end of the carbon b, whereby the latter is protected against the deposit d which accumulates on the bottom of the cell. The invention is applicable to both dry and sealed batteries.
Patent GB-190103601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Tobacco Cutting Machines.
Inventor: LLOYD FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 3601. Lloyd, F. Feb. 19. Cutting tobacco.- Relates to apparatus for damping the drum of tobacco-cutting machines. A perforated roller h covered with flannel &c. is mounted so as to revolve in a water trough when brought in contact with the drum a of the cutting - machine. The trough &c. is mounted on slides e actuated by screws p so that the position of the damping-roller can be adjusted.
Patent GB-190105515-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Extinguishing Fires in Vessels containing Inflammable Liquids.
Inventor: SHUMAN FRANK
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 5515. Shuman, F. March 15. Alarms, fire; fire-extinguishing by gases. -Relates to an automatic appliance for extinguishing fire in tanks containing inflammable liquids, such as petroleum. A weight C is suspended by a fusible wire above the surface of the liquid. At the bottom of the tank is a layer of a solution of a carbonate. In a tink B<1> with thin sides, capable of being easily perforated, is contained a charge of an acid, such as sulphuric acid. In case of a fire at the surface of the liquid, the suspending-wire is fused, and the weight C falls on the tank B<1>, breaks through its sides, and allows the acid to mix with the solution of carbonate. The carbonic-acid gas generated rises to the surface and extinguishes the fire. Instead of the weight C, au explosive cartridge may be used, which, on a wire being fused, projects a bullet through the sides of the tank B<1> and at the same time gives an alarm by its explosion.
Patent GB-190107443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Malting Grain.
Inventor: WILKINSON CHARLES RUTLAND
Filed: 1901-04-11
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 7443. Wilkinson, C. R. April 11. Malting.-Malt-houses are provided with an arrangement for partially drying the grain after germination and before it is conveyed away to the kiln. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of part of a malt-house, and Fig. 2 a horizontal section taken between the second and third germinating- floors a. In connection with each germinating- floor a there is provided a chamber b, the top of which consists of a number of perforated or grated plates c, raised above the general level of the floors a. The germinated grain is placed on the plates c, and is partially dried by hot air forced by the fan f into the chambers b. After passing through the grain, the hot air is taken up by perforated pipes l, l<1> and conveyed to the chamber k, where it is mixed with the incoming hot air and used over again. The air may be heated by the fires of the kiln in which the malt is subsequently treated.
Patent GB-190108197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baking Preparations
Inventor: PATTEN WILLIAM DUNN
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 8197. Patten, W. D. April 20. Self-raising flour.-Dihydrogen and other acid sodium pyrophosphates obtained by heating the acid orthophosphate to a temperature between 350‹ F. and a red heat, are used as the acid ingredients of baking-preparations, such as baking- powders and self-raising flour, containing an alkaline carbonate.
Patent GB-190109659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jewellers Eye Glasses.
Inventor: MAY ALFRED WALTER
Filed: 1901-05-09
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 9659. May, A. W. May 9. Microscopes.- The lens A of a jewellers' eyeglass is secured in a rubber or flexible tube C reinforced by a metal ring B.