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Patent GB-189712941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Amusement Wheels and Water Chutes.
Inventor: PATTEE HERBERT HORTON
Filed: 1897-05-25
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 12,941. Pattee, H. H. May 25. Amusements for fairs and the like; water chutes.- Relates to water chute apparatus, the track of which is formed by the rim of a large wheel resembling a 'Ferris' wheel. A car is fitted to run within the rim of the wheel, the lower part of which contains, or dips into, a body of water. The car carries gripping-devices by which it may be caused to engage with the rim of the wheel, which is intermittently rotated as required by any suitable means. In this way the car may be carried on the rim to any desired height. It is then released and runs down, splashing through the water, and up on the other side. A part of the rim may be made in the form of a tunnel. Several tracks may be made in the same rim, or a single looped track may pass two or more times round the wheel. The Figure shows in section a portion of a wheel constituting one arrangement with water in the rim, E beiug the car, C a tunnel, and D one of the standards supporting the axis of the wheel.
Patent GB-189716563-A (GB)
Title: Window Prism Lights having Vertical Grooves on the Receiving Sides.
Inventor: EWEN JOHN MEIGGS
Filed: 1897-07-13
Granted: 1897-09-04
Abstract: 16,563. Ewen, J. M. July 13. Windows.-Vertical grooves C are formed in the outer surfaces of the glass plates, and horizontal prisms B are formed on the inner surfaces. The oblique rays of light are refracted and reflected in a more or less perpendicular direction through the plates, and thus utilized
Patent GB-189721257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes suitable for Velocipedes, Motor-cars, and other Vehicles.
Filed: 1897-09-16
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 21,257. Newcomb, T. H., and Newcomb Brake Syndicate. Sept. 16. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to brakes suitable for velocipedes, motor cars, and other vehicles. Fig. 1 shows the application to a cycle. A disc D is fixed to the hub of the wheel, and is grooved for the reception of balls E. A stop F is placed across the groove to prevent the balls from travelling round in the groove. Encircling the disc is a split strap G, one end of which is fixed to the stay C by means of a hook g engaging a pin c, while the other end carries a projection g' with which engages one end of an operating-lever H pivoted at g<2>. The lever H may be actuated from the handle-bar or other part of the machine by suitable connections. By contracting the strap G the brake is applied.
Patent GB-189722204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: DAVIS CLARENCE K
Filed: 1897-09-28
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 22,204. Davis, C. K. Sept. 28. Brakes for bicycles &c. A roller F of flexible material is mounted in a hinged frame G carried by brackets K, and is covered by a hood E<1> which bears against the roller when the roller is pressed by means of the footrests against the tyre E of the bicycle. The brackets K are attached to the forks by screw clips M.
Patent GB-189726797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottling and Delivering Fermentable Liquors.
Inventor: RAY SPENCER
Filed: 1897-11-16
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 26,797. Ray, S., Spong, J. F., and Cannon, M. J. Nov. 16. Beverages, raising and drawing-off.-Compressed sterilized hydrogen is used, instead of compressed carbonic-acid gas, for delivering beer, lemonade, and other fermentable liquors from casks &c., the hydrogen being employed because of its insolubility in, and its incapacity for injuriously affecting, the liquors.
Patent GB-189727762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines which are also applicable as Fluid and Gas Meters.
Inventor: BURRELL LEONARD
Filed: 1897-11-25
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 27,762. Burrell, L. Nov. 25. Meters.-A rotary gas meter is actuated by two or more heavy pistons g<1>, g<2>, g<3>, and g<4> working in two or more cylinders 1, 2, 3, and 4 projecting radially from and revolving with a hub a mounted on a hollow axle or pipe divided by a partition e into a fluid supply passage d<1> and exhaust passage d<2>. The outer ends of the cylinders are connected by pipes h which, together with the outer ends, are filled with oil, water, or other non-compressible fluid. Gas passes from the passage d<1> into cylinders communicating therewith and drives their pistons outwards, the other pistons, the cylinders of which communicate with the passage d<2>, being driven inwards. The greater leverage of the pistons on the right causes the apparatus to rotate. Means are provided to interchange the supply and exhaust passages to reverse the direction of rotation.
Patent GB-189803113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Bricks, Tiles, and the like.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-08
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 3113. Liddle, J., [Omohundro, W. R.]. Feb. 8. Moulding bricks, tiles, &c.-Fig. 3 shows a sec. tional elevation of a press in which the clay is stored in a hopper s and is delivered to the moulding-table R by a slide s' actuated by a cam u<1> through the gear shown. The slide also serves to remove the finished articles when ejected from the moulds. The table may carry several moulds, each having a corresponding pair of plungers B, B<1> carried by the crossheads band b<1> respectively. The lower plungers have heating-passages on three sides and on the top supplied with steam, and all may be grooved at the edges to allow the air in the clay to escape. The upper crosshead is jointed to the lower toggle link E, and the lower one is connected to a pair of side links D, moving in guides in the frame and jointed to the upper toggle link E<1>. The toggle joint is actuated by a crank and rod J to raise and lower the plungers, the rod having on its lower edge cam surfaces M cooperating with a fulcrum l to properly time the movements. The downward movement of the lower crosshead is regulated by a stop q adjusted by screws n, n. Fig. 17 shows a plan of a moulding-table in which there are four adjustable moulds 13. These consist of side and end plates having tenons fitting grooves in the two portions of the table. The whole is compactly held together by wedges having screwed stems as shown.
Patent GB-189803144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Valves.
Inventor: FIELDING JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-08
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 3144. Fielding, J. Feb. 8. Working valves.-Relates to piston hydraulic valves of the type in which the packing-leathers act as valve edges. Cup-leathers 7, 8, 9, and 10, mounted on the spindle 6 and kept in place by the collars 11, 12, 13, bear against the inside of the tube 5, which has perforations 2<1>, 16', 171 communicating with the chambers 2, 16, and 17. Fig. 1 shows the valve in its central or cut-off position, the leathers 8 and 10 controlling the supply and exhaust chambers 2, 3, the other leathers being fitted to prevent leakage. When the piston is moved to the right, water from the inlet 2 passes through the perforations 2<1> and 16<1> to the chamber 16 and passage 4 leading to the cylinder of the machine &c., and the leather 10 prevents water from escaping. By moving the valve to the left, the pressure water from the inlet 2 is cut off, and the water in the cylinder escapes through the chamber 17 and perforations 171 to the outlet 3.
Patent GB-189803898-A (GB)
Inventor: WOLTERECK HERMAN CHARLES
Filed: 1898-02-16
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 3898. Woltereck, H. C. Feb. 16. Yarns and threads.-In the manufacture of artificial silk, cotton or other thread is passed through a 5 per cent. solution of pyroxylin in alcohol and ether, through a bath of water or other liquid for removing the solvents, and through a fixing or denitrating bath, which may contain solutions of the sulphydrates of the alkalies, sesquichloride of iron, ferrous acetate, &c. The thread is finally washed and dried. Any solution of cellulose or compound of cellulose may be used, the solvents being cuprammonia, caustic alkalies, and bisulphide of carbon, etc.; or a solvent only of cellulose may be used, such as cuprammonia, by which a portion of the cellulose is dissolved from the thread, and the remaining portion acquires the properties of artificial silk. When cuprammonia is used as a solvent, the thread is first passed through a dilute solution of ammonia, and dilute acids may be used for fixing the cellulose compound on the fibre.
Patent GB-189808256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: RIANCEY HENRY JOSEPH MARIE PIE
Filed: 1898-04-06
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 8256. Riancey, H. J. M. P. C. de. Nov. 10, A.D. 1897, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Brakes, rim. When the treadle-levers G are depressed, the pivoted levers H, I, C are actuated and the brake blocks A carried by the levers C are applied to the lateral flanges F, Fig. 3, formed on the wheel rim. The brakes are withdrawn by the springs E, when the levers G are released. The blocks A, one of which is shown on an enlarged scale in Fig. 4, have rubbing-surfaces B of leather.
Patent GB-189809128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fastening-devices for Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: SCHWANK ELISABETH
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 9128. Schwank, E. April 20. Lacing-fastenings. -Garments are provided on each side with hooks b with which a chain lace c engages. Instead of the chain lace, a cord may be used havmg ornamental knobs, such as pearls, arranged at intervals so as engage with the hooks.
Patent GB-189809973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Show Cases and the like.
Inventor: LEVI EMANUEL HENRY
Filed: 1898-04-30
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 9973. Levi, E. H. April 30. Show cases.-The inclined, glazed, hinged lid B of a show case or the like has at each side extension arms C, which are weighted, as shown in Fig. 1, or otherwise, to counterbalance the weight of the lid, and to keep it in the open, while also permitting it to remain in the closed position.
Patent GB-189817403-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game or Puzzle.
Inventor: FRANCIS WILLIAM HUGHES
Filed: 1898-08-12
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 17,403. Francis, W. H. Aug. 12. Games played with marbles and cups; puzzles.-The object is to shoot up, by means of the finger, the ball E, which projects through the bottom of the box A, into one of the series of numbered cups D. The box may be enclosed by a transparent cover, or may be open, in which case the ball is retained by a loose string attached to it.
Patent GB-189819968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fabrics for Beds, Mattresses, Cushions, Sacks, and other Articles.
Inventor: MITCHELL JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 19,968. Mitchell, J., [trading as Canvas Manufacturing Co.]. Sept. 20. Fabrics with strengthening-strips.-Woven fabrics of linen, cotton, wool union, hemp, jute, &c. for beds, mattresses, cushions, quilts, sacks, &c. have cords A, A<1> inserted both in the warp and weft at the places which are afterwards to form the angles or edges of the finished article. The fabrics may be woven with stripe or other designs, and a suitable design or border may be woven between the cords or at either side of them.
Patent GB-189905285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Forming Bending Lines in Cardboard and like Materials.
Inventor: ROSENCRANTZ CARL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-03-10
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 5285. Rosencrantz, C. F. March 10. Bending.-Bending lines or grooves are formed in cardboard and like materials by means of a vertically-movable plunger b and two beams a having their upper surfaces bevelled as shown in Fig. 2. The beams are mounted so as to be capable of rotating on pivots at their ends. The distance between the bars a may be adjusted, so as to suit various thicknesses of cardboard &c., by means of a wedge d, actuated by a screw and hand-wheel e and bearing against two arms c secured to the bars a. The arms c are drawn towards each other by a spring f. The lower portion of the plunger b is formed with two bevelled portions and with a longitudinal slit b<1>. When the plunger is forced against the cardboard &c., the material is gripped between the bevelled portions of the bars a and plunger b, and as the plunger descends the bars turn inwards upon their pivots so as to bend up or groove the material.
Patent GB-189910846-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Cleaning of Glass Bottles.
Inventor: THOMSON JAMES ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 10,846. Thomson, J. A. May 24. Cleaning bottles.-The bottles are placed in the open tray, Fig. 2, which is put into the oven A, Fig. 1, and heated to a moderate temperature. It is then pushed over the rollers J into the oven B, and the bottles are raised to a red heat to destroy the dirt &c. After cooling, the bottles are rinsed internally ; their necks are placed through openings in a tray which is placed over a casing containing water jets.
Patent GB-189911494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: HILBERG EMIL
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 11,494. Hilberg, E. June 2. Acetylene lamps.-Relates to acetylene generators in which the carbide is automatically supplied, and especially to generators used in combination with or forming part of lamps, such as table lamps. The water is contained in the base h, from which proceeds a cylinder b, in the centre of which is a carbide receptacle c. The lower end of the receptacle c is closed by a rubber valve v, which is opened by the lower end of a rod d forced downwards by a spring o. The carbide falls upon a perforated cover i in a vessel z. The generated gas passes by a filter f to a space g, from which it passes to the burner or burners through the passage a formed in the spindle d. As the pressure increases, the flexible diaphragm m is forced upwards, and carries with it the spindle d; the valve v then closes, thus cutting off further supply of carbide until the pressure again diminishes, when the diaphragm falls. The spindle d may be held in its inoperative position by a nut t. The pressure also forces water up the tube r, and, should the pressure become too great, forces out the plug s, so that water, and afterwards gas, can escape.
Patent GB-189915755-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Destruction of Solid Sewage and other Matters.
Inventor: BRECHOT ARTHUR EDOAURD
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1900-08-01
Abstract: 15,755. BrÚchot, A. E. Aug. 1. Sewage-treating and refuse-consuming furnaces.- Relates to apparatus for destroying the solid portions of sewage and collected dust or refuse. The cover g being removed, sewage is delivered through a conical cover into a perforated vessel a having an inwardly-inclined top portion, and placed above a fireplace b, within an outer casing i. The furnace has a movable grate j, above which is a filter of carbon and sulphate of iron, and has also a grate k hinged at its rear and supported at its front by a bolt. During charging, the air inlet at the bottom is closed, and the liquid which drains down the inside of the conical cover and the casing i, and through the filter, escapes by an opening o. When the vessel a is full, the cover g is put on and the furnace is lit. The gases given off are drawn by a water jet e through a tube d, and pass into a box x in which condensed water separates out, and thence by a tube u to a furnace h in which the gases are burnt. This furnace consists of a central furnace chamber t, surrounded by an annular space r and a double casing packed with fireclay. The tube u delivers the gases to the annular space, where they are caused by means of an inclined partition to circulate around the space, and finally to pass through open fireclay tubes s, which are heated to a white heat. By this means the gases are entirely burned, and are allowed to escape to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-189918592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Justifying Type.
Inventor: BOYES JOHN TYRRELL
Filed: 1899-09-14
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 18,592. Boyes, J. T., [McClintock, F.]. Sept. 14. Type, setting &c.-Relates to justifying-apparatus of the kind described in Specifications Nos. 4379 and 17,302, A.D. 1898, and consists of means for more quickly returning the temporary space bars and the empty line holders to their initial positions. Fig. 3 shows a part sectional elevation, and Figs. 4 and 5 sections on the lines 4 and 5, respectively, Fig. 3. The types are received in the line holder 1 from the chute 5 of the composing-apparatus, and the line therein is temporarily spaced by the space bars 6. The line holder moves with the types down the track 2, and returns along the track 3. The temporary spacers 6, as they are successively removed from the line, drop through the opening 16 into the way or channel 7 along which they are returned by a rotating helical spring 17. The spacers 6 drop between the coils of the spring. The spacers are lifted up singly to the level of the track 2 for insertion into the line by a lifter 9 operated by the key lever 10. When the line holder reaches the galley 22, it is supported by a pivoted plate 26 until the types are pushed out into the galley, by the pusher 23, when the plate 26 is moved to release the line holder, which then drops on to the lower track 3. The plate 26 is moved by a bar 27 pivoted thereto and operated by a projection 34 on the slide carrying the line pusher 23, which engages the notch in the bar 27 as the pusher returns. The empty line holder is returned along the track 3 by lugs or projections 37 on an endless chain 35 on sprocket-wheels 36 continuously rotated. As the line holder moves along, it engages and operates a lever 43 which draws down the movable table 4 to receive the line holder. When the lever 43 is released, the spring 42 returns it, thereby lifting the table 4 and line holder to the upper track.
Patent GB-189922205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trap and Overflow Fittings for Lavatory Basins, Sinks, and Baths.
Inventor: TWEEDIE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1900-11-07
Abstract: 22,205. Tweedie, W. Nov. 7. Traps for baths, lavatory basins, and sinks. The overflow pipe is led to a short section B between the basin and the trap C.
Patent GB-189923045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Ladders and Scaffolding.
Inventor: FORIR VICTOR
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,045. Forir, V. Nov. 18. Ladders.-T w o or more ladder sections 8 are pivoted together so that they can be used as a stepladder, or they may be extended t o form a long ladder. The bolts or pivots 5 pass through eyes in U- shaped connecting- pieces 3 and metal straps 7, and the sections are fastened together in line by clamps 9 fitted with clamping-screws. A bolt 12 passes through the connecting-pieces 3, and through a tubular rung 11. Two vertical or inclined end sections may support a central horizontal section to form a scaffold or stage.
Patent GB-189924324-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Chains for Chain-wheel Gear.
Inventor: HOLMES CHARLES BROOKS
Filed: 1899-12-06
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 24,324. Holmes, C. B. Dec. 6. Driving-chains for bicycles &c. The solid block links 1 are milled out to form seats for the rollers 7, which are mounted upon trunnions formed on the side links 2. The trunnions also pass through the bars of the solid link, and are perforated to receive the rivets 8. As shown at 5, the metal of the block link laps over and protects the rollers from sand &c.
Patent GB-190004864-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Scoring Board for Marking or Displaying Numbers and the like.
Inventor: DEARDS SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 4864. Deards, S. March 14. Scoring and marking.-Relates to a scoring- board for cricket, lawn tennis, and other g mes. Numerals are painted or otherwise marked upon endless belts m c of canvas running on rollers and provided with beaded edges which engage grooves in the rollers and are thereby kept in position when the operator moves the bands by hand upwards or downwards. These bands are mounted behind a vertical board a provided with apertures, into which they are guided by rollers g, k for displaying the numerals. The bands are kept taut by passing around weighted lower rollers h, which are mounted in guides i. For effecting correct register of the numbers with the apertures in the board, there are also painted on the bands small numerals which the operator behind the board brings opposite to pointers p, when the corresponding large numerals are required to be displayed through the apertures in the board. The board is covered in by a roof g and back r for protecting the bands from the weather.
Patent GB-190006488-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Apparatus for Simultaneously Actuating from One Point the Controlling Switches of the Several Electrical Motor Cars of a Train.
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6488. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft]. April 6. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to improvements on the means described in Specification No. 26,649, A.D. 1898, for simultaneously actuating from one point the controlling-switches of the several electrical motor cars of a train. The switches are now driven by suitable gearing from the axles or wheels of the train, or by friction-wheels bearing on the rails, instead of by auxiliary motors. A suitable gearing is shown in Fig. 2, with the switch-actuating shaft 3 driven in one direction only from the axle, whichever way the train is running, by spur gearing 2 and a usual form of reversing-gear with bevel-wheels 6 and ratchet gear 7, 8. Fig 3 shows one arrangement on one car of a train. The switches 11, which start, reverse, or cut out the motors 10, are actuated by the solenoids 12, 13 through the train leads 14, 15 and a switch 17, while the regulating resistance switch 19 is driven by friction gearing 21 from one of the vehicle wheels, its operation being controlled by couplings worked from a switch 23 as described in the prior Specification. Another form, with an additional cut-out position on the switch 19 and a starting-resistance switch at the disposal of the driver, is also shown. The current takers are connected up through the train, so that current is available at all points.
Patent GB-190007929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Firelighters.
Inventor: DALBY JOHN PETER
Filed: 1900-04-28
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 7929. Dalby, J. P. April 28. Firelighters. - A framework firelighter is constructed of two strips a of wood, secured at a suitable distance apart by two or more cross-strips b of wood, fixed to each side of the firelighter. The strips of wood may be partially coated with resin or the like, over which sawdust is sprinkled. Wood shavings or paper may be placed in the space between the strips. In a modified form of firelighter, only one piece of wood corresponding to one of the strips a, in Fig. 1, is employed, the firelighter being of triangular form.
Patent GB-190008594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM MORRISON
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 8594. Simpson, W. M. May 10. Water-tube boilers.- The tubes are provided with projections which are exposed to the flame and heated gases and serve to conduct heat to the tubes. Internal circulation tubes are also provided. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the projections a are formed by wire coiled on the tubes and brazed in place. The wire may be wound in any suitable way, and according to the Provisional Specification metal discs may be attached to the tubes. The inner circulation tubes are shown at E ; they are preferably secured to plugs F, and are kept concentric by projections at e. Flues, internal; tubes, smoke.-The Provisional Specification states that the projections such as described above for water tubes may be applied to the interior of tubes or flues heated internally. Water-circulation, promoting.-The Provisional Specification states that circulation tubes of the kind described above as applied within the tubes of a water-tube boiler, may be fitted to surround internally-heated tubes.