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Patent GB-189706809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: ROTH CARL HERRMANN
Filed: 1897-03-16
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 6809. Roth, C. H. March 16. Loom shuttles.-The shuttle is threaded by passing the thread through a slit leading into a cavity e and a hole f, and then partially a r o u u d a headed pin band through a slit a to an open ring c.
Patent GB-189709791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Metallic Rims of Wheels of Bicycles, Tricycles, and other Velocipedes and Wheel Carriages.
Inventor: WASDELL EDWARD CHARLES
Filed: 1897-04-17
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 9791. Wasdell, E. C., and Taylor, J. H. April 17. Felloes or rims.-Sinuous, zig-zag, or isolated depressions are made in the metal rims of cycle and similar wheels to receive the spoken i p p l e s. Fig. 1 shows a portion of a rim with one sinuous depression, and Figs. 5 and 6 show one with two continuous depressions side by side. Fig. 7 shows a rim with one continuous and one interrupted depression, and Figs. 10 and 12 show rims with isolated depressions of different forms. The depressions b may be formed by raising projections e at intervals, as shown in Figs. 16 and 18, on the rim shown in Fig. 17. The improvements are equally applicable to hollow rims.
Patent GB-189711206-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Adjustable Bridle for Paint and other Brushes and the like.
Inventor: DICKSON JAMES
Filed: 1897-05-05
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 11,206. Dickson, J., and Shapcott, R. G. May 5. Paint and like brushes.-The stiffness of the bristles is varied by a sliding ring c carried by rods or wires d, which may be clamped by screws f.
Patent GB-189715989-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pneumatic Tyre for Bicycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SELWOOD WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1897-07-06
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 15,989. Selwood, W. E., Shakeshaft, C., and Courtney, J. July 6. Tyres, pneumatic, preventing puncture of. The air tube C is surrounded, or partially surrounded, by a cover A of leather or raw hide. The cover may be composed of one or more pieces, and is secured to the rim by the air pressure, as shown in Fig. 2, by edge projections A<1>, as shown in Fig. 4, by lacing, or otherwise.
Patent GB-189717311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Incandescent Gas-burners.
Inventor: SILVESTER MILBOURNE
Filed: 1897-07-22
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 17,311. Silvester, M. July 22. Incandescent gas lamps.-The lower end of the mantle is secured and steadied by a clip e consisting of two hinged curved arms, the free end of one of which passes through a strap e' on the other. The clip may be vertically adjustable on its support d, which is secured to the chimney gallery or other part and may be also vertically adjustable.
Patent GB-189717835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Cooking Stoves.
Inventor: PRINGLE ROBERT
Filed: 1897-07-29
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 17,835. Pringle, R. July 29. Gas cooking- stoves.-Relates to improvements in the stove described in Specification No. 8405, A.D. 1897. Swinging r i n g burners N, which can be moved aside when not required, are fitted above the stove, and are supplied with gas heated by passage through tubes j exposed to the heat of the burners and ovens. When the ring burners are in use they are surrounded by casings n upon which the cooking-utensils are supported. These casings ensure the hot air, fumes, &c. escaping from the ovens B, B', C by the apertures M being deodorized by passage through the flames of the ring burners. When the burners are not in use a grating 0 with upstanding sides O<1> covers the stove, and by means of a cover and door an auxiliary oven may be constituted. In place of the lagging A of the stove casing a water-heating jacket may be employed.
Patent GB-189719616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manumotive Vehicles.
Inventor: BROWNE JOHN
Filed: 1897-08-25
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 19,616. Browne, J. Aug. 25. Manumotive; driving-mechanism; brakes.-The car body, the form of which may be varied to suit requirements, is mounted on two pairs of wheels b, c and a front steering-bogie. The steering may be effected by a handle-bar, as shown, or by other means. Motion is transmitted from the handwheel g through an oblique shaft and bevel gear to the axle of the road wheels b and thence through coupling-rods to the wheels c. A brake, operating by a direct push on the oblique shaft, and normally kept out of action by a spring, is provided near the hand-wheel g.
Patent GB-189720666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo Electric Machines and Motors.
Inventor: BROWN SIDNEY GEORGE
Filed: 1897-09-08
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 20,666. Brown, S. G. Sept. 8. Sparking, preventing; field magnets.-To prevent sparking at the commutator, due to distortion of the magnetic field by armature reaction, the field magnet is constructed in two magneticallydistinct parts a, a', arranged one within the other, and excited by coils wound round each pair of adjacent limbs. The extremities of the part a are expanded into pole-pieces a<2>, which are wider than the poles a<3> of the inner part a'. In machines liable to great variations in the load, an additional pole is provided between the limbs of the inner part of the field magnet.
Patent GB-189722076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: BIERMANN HERMANN
Filed: 1897-09-27
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 22,076. Biermann, H. Sept. 27. Couplings, automatic.-Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 2 a part plan. The coupling-link f is normally carried by a plate e, which is pivoted at d and provided with h a balance weight h. When two vehicles come together, the compression of the buffers a causes the transverse rod b to push the weight h inwards, thereby lowering the link f into engagement with the hook g, wherein it is retained by the transverse rod k, which is released by the descending link and is forced forward by the spring l. The lever u is for depressing the rod b to throw the automatic apparatus out of action, and the lever o is for withdrawing the sliding rod k for uncoupling purposes.
Patent GB-189722587-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus or Elevator for use in Charging Furnaces.
Filed: 1897-10-02
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 22,587. Tomkins, H., Bagley, C. J., Roberts, L., and Moor Steel & Iron Co. Oct. 2. Open-hearth furnaces; charging.-Relates to an apparatus of the endless band or belt type, for use as an elevator of pig-iron scrap and similar material to be charged into an open-hearth furnace. Specification No. 13,754, A.D. 1897, is referred to. The scrap is slid down the plate i to the buckets h of the elevator e, by which it is raised and dropped into the shoot shown, the outlet of which enters the open mouth of the furnace a. The scrap descends by gravity, and passes into the furnace. The elevator may be a fixture, or be made to travel from door to door of the furnace so as to change the line or fall of the material charged into the shoot.
Patent GB-189726500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BRUCK GEORG
Filed: 1897-11-13
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 26,500. Bruck, G. Nov. 13. Tyres, pneumatic.-The tyre consists of a series of hollow india-rubber chambers C, each of which fits on to a corresponding tube b, connected to a steel or similar pipe a which lies within the rim A. Each tube is provided with a back-pressure valve, preferably formed by slitting the tube towards its closed end and passing a rubber tube over the slit. The pipe has one or more inflation tubes c, each of which may have a back-pressure inflation valve. The chambers C are placed quite close together, so that the tyre can he used after one chamber is deflated. An outer cover may be employed.
Patent GB-189726572-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Beer Saving Apparatus and Filter Combined.
Inventor: WYLD JOHN WALTER
Filed: 1897-12-16
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 26,572. Wyld, J. W. Dec. 16. Filtering beverages.-The drippings from the taps T of beer - engines are caught by a perforated pewter pot F, and thence pass down the pipe P to a pewter shoot S, perforated tray D lined with flannel, and pewter-lined copper tank B. When the beer has collected to a sufficient depth. the float valve V is raised and the liquid passes down the pipes o, p to the suction pipe L, and thence to the cask. Over the end of the pipe o is a thin zinc cover E, perforated at e and covered with flannel.
Patent GB-189727891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Folding or Portable Furniture or the like.
Filed: 1897-11-26
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 27,891. X Chair Patents Co. and Anderson, A. E. Nov. 26. Furniture, folding.- A table top, chair, or seat bottom &c. is made from a number of battens D connected by flexible strips and held extended by strips F pivoted to one end batten at F<1> and having a slot F<2> engaging a pin G on the other end batten. On the upper ends of the pivoted cross legs are notches A' which engage corresponding recesses in the strips F. The cross legs are held extended by strips B pivoted together at B' and to the legs ; an extension of one strip has a projection B<3> which snaps into a hole B<4> when the parts are fully extended. The crossed stays C are pivoted at C<4> and also at C<2> to one leaf of a hinge, the other of which is fixed to the leg. When the legs are folded as in Fig. 3, they are enclosed by the flexible top and the package is secured by a strap H and carried by the handle J.
Patent GB-189729635-A (GB)
Title: A waterproof Coasting and Impregnating Substance and a Process for the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: HANSEL STEFAN
Filed: 1897-12-14
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 29,635. Hansel, S., and Horning, E. Dec. 14. Waterproofing-compositions; coated fabrics.-Relates to a mixture for coating or impregnating fabrics, paper, &c. containing albumen or gluten combined with india-rubber, gutta-percha, &c. or with oil varnish. Increased flexibility is obtained by the addition of glycerine, molasses, oils, fats, &c. A small quantity of an antiseptic such as salicylic acid or carbolic acid may be added. The albuminous material is dissolved in water, and the india-rubber or its substitute in benzine or other solvent, and the solutions mixed together. The albumen may be coagulated either before mixing or after, or the coagulation may be effected simultaneously with the vulcanization of the rubber.
Patent GB-189729721-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable for use in the Extraction of Metals from Metallic Solutions.
Inventor: MONTGOMERIE JOHN CUNINGHAME
Filed: 1897-12-15
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 29,721. Montgomerie, J. C. Dec. 15. Filters of large capacity.-Relates to the extraction of metals from solutions by passing them through a filter bed composed of a mixture of zinc or other electro - positive material and carbon or other electro-negative material. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the mixture of granulated charcoal and zinc D is placed above a perforated false bottom B covered with a layer of filter cloth C. Above it is placed a layer of cheese cloth E and a perforated plate F. Or this may be replaced by a layer of gravel. Pipes G connected with the lower part of the filter are provided for the escape of gases. At H is a cock for running off the filtrate in ordinary working. When treating sea-water, a pipe K fitted with a non-return valve K<1> is fitted. The apparatus is arranged to be filled at high water and to discharge at low water. An electric current may be passed through the apparatus to facilitate the deposition of metal.
Patent GB-189800676-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of New Colouring Matters.
Filed: 1898-01-10
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 676. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft f³r Anilin Fabrikation]. Jan. 10. Dyes, artificial.-New dyes of great intensity equalizing power, which yield brilliant yellow, orange-yellow, yellowish-red, and brownish-yellow shades upon wool in an acid bath, are produced by heating #-oxy-alpha-naphthoquinone sulphonic acid, or nitro-#-oxy-alpha-naphthoquinone, with phenyl-hydrazine or its sulphonic acid, or with the hydrazine derived from m-amidobenzoic acid, or that derived from amidonaphthol disulphonic acid H. The operation is carried out in aqueous solution at 40‹-80‹ C., and preferably in the presence of sodium acetate.
Patent GB-189802265-A (GB)
Title: A Vest adapted for Medical Purposes.
Inventor: MACDONALD JAMES
Filed: 1898-01-28
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 2 2 6 5 . M a c - d o n a l d, J. Jan. 28. U n d e r-v e s t s.- A vest for applying heat or cold to the upper part of the body consists of a hollow india-rubber casing A provided with valves Band C through which it may be filled with hot or cold water or inflated with air. It is retained in position on the body by means of straps D.
Patent GB-189806612-A (GB)
Title: A Trap for the Destruction of Mice, Rats and other Vermin.
Inventor: WOOD ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-03-18
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 6612. Wood, W. March 18. Traps. - Relates to traps for catching and killing rats, mice, and the like. The trap consists of a weight N having spikes O, and arranged to fall freely on guidebars G. The weight is supported by a string M, which passes through a cross-bar K and is connected to a loose rod L, one end of which fits into a recess in the weight N to support it, and the other end of which fits into a notch in a trigger E secured at e. When the trigger E, which is mounted in a circular opening made in a block F secured to the base H, is moved by an animal treading thereon, the rod L is displaced and the weight N falls and kills the animal.
Patent GB-189814207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Great Circle Course Indicators and Calculators.
Inventor: KIRBY STEPHEN ROGERS
Filed: 1898-06-27
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 14,207. Kirby, S. R. June 27. Course indicators.-The instrument is for indicating the course to be steered in great-circle sailing, and shows incidentally the angular distance between the starting point and destination, from which the number of knots can at once be obtained. A meridian plane C, pivoted at C', carries a pivot P which represents the pole and is adjusted for the latitude of the starting-place and clamped by screws a. About P turns the frame F, F, E, the arcs F, F being meridians and E the equator ; E slides in a groove in an extension C<3> of the plane C, and can be finely adjusted and clamped by the vernier E' and screw E<2>. D is a vertical circle turning about the zenith pivot D<1>, having a vernier head D', and B is the horizon circle graduated in degrees and compass points which may be adjusted according to the magnetic meridian of the place. The graduated edges of all the arcs (except B) are portions of great circles, and so move in contact with each other. If now the equator E be set to read the difference of longitude between the two places, and the vertical circle D be turned to read on the meridian F the latitude of the destination, it will read also on the horizon circle B the magnetic course to be steered, and the angle shown on D at the point of contact of the meridian F will be the angular distance between the two places.
Patent GB-189814718-A (GB)
Inventor: BOURSEAU JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1898-07-04
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 14,718. Bourseau, J. B. July 4. B o t t l e s etc.; stoppers. - Relates to metallic capsules for storing gases or liquids under pressure. The capsule consists of an outer metal tube A, Fig. 1, which is closed at the lower end, and an inner tube B closed at the top and formed with a shoulder to receive the washer C. After the tube B has been inserted in the tube A, the rim a of the latter tube is bent inward and downward, as shown. The capsule is filled by placing it in a closed vessel containing the gas &c. under pressure the release of the external pressure causing the internal pressure to force the internal tube and washer C up tightly against the rim a. The contents can be discharged without perforating the capsule, by pressing the tube B inwards, so leaving the capsule available for further use. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the inner tube B' is made very short, and the outer tube A<1> is enlarged at the top and formed with a shoulder a<2>, to limit the movement of the inner tube.
Patent GB-189815623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tile Making and Punching Tables.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL CHARLES
Filed: 1898-07-16
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 15,623. Kempshall, C. July 16. Moulding tiles.-Fig. 1 shows in plan a cutting- table provided with three fixed vertical wires q, r, s for dividing the stream of clay longitudinally ; a hinged frame h, carrying punches for perforating the tiles ; and a pivoted frame m, carrying wires n, for dividing the clay transversely into tiles. Crossbars g, level with the rollers e, are perforated to receive the punches of the frame h. The frame m is mounted on a central longitudinal shaft, and, on moving it from one side to the other, the two strips of clay are divided to form four tiles. The wires may be strained by thumb-screws o or the like.
Patent GB-189817093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Lining Bands for Hats or Caps.
Inventor: PARTRIDGE WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1898-08-08
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 17,093. Partridge, W. R. Aug. 8. Leathers or sweat bands.-A band, strip, or ring of sheet lead, tin, or soft alloy is inserted between the leather and the hat or cap body to prevent grease from passing through to the latter.
Patent GB-189817892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generating Apparatus.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1898-08-19
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 17,892. Lorrain, J. G., [Ward, L.]. Aug. 19. Acetylene.-Apparatus for generating acetylene, in which the water is driven away from the carbide as the pressure of the gas increases. The tank 1 is divided into two portions by the partition 2 having depending sides 3 and a central tube 7. The lower tank thus formed is secured to the base of the main tank by the joint 24, 25. Within the tube 7 is secured the carbide chamber 8, into which the carbide cage 14 is inserted from below, and is held in place by a horizontallysliding tube 17. The cage consists of a double perforated or gauze casing 18, 19, the inner one rotatable within the outer one, and each provided with a vertical cut-away portion, which can be caused to coincide so as to allow carbide to be placed upon the partitions 22, or be caused to occupy opposite sides whereby the cage is closed. The carbide chamber is closed by a door 15 having a drain-cock 16. The evolved gas passes a coil cooling-tube 10 to an outlet cock 11. Water is poured into the upper tank, till it fills the lower one and reaches a few inches above the plate 2. Gas is generated when the tap 13 is turned on, allowing water to run along the tube 12 to attack the carbide in the cage. When more gas is developed than is used, the pressure drives the water back through the tubes 12.
Patent GB-189822679-A (GB)
Title: Chain-links and Chains.
Inventor: KRAEMER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 22,679. Kraemer, F. Oct. 28. Making chains.-A chain of the form shown in Fig. 6 is produced from blanks shown in Fig. 1 in a machine comprising two pairs of tongs which grasp the centre of a blank and, by turning through angles of 90‹ in opposite directions, twist it as in Fig. 2. The link is finished in three bending operations, and is then turned at right-angles to receive the next blank. The finished chain is drawn off upwards.
Patent GB-189823990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-grates applicable for Domestic Purposes, also for Furnaces.
Inventor: GESSNER EDUARD
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 23,990. Gessner, E. Nov. 14. S m o k e - consuming. -Stoves or ranges for heating and cooking purposes are so constructed that the draught is downwards through the grate r. Air is admitted through the passages l to consume the smoke, the supply of air to the firebox being regulated by valves o. The grate bars should be of a fire-resisting material.
Patent GB-189827334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Receivers.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 27,334. Justice, P. M., [Nye, A. T.]. Dec. 27. Telephones.-Magneto receivers are arranged with the magnets set in a screw collar F by means of the block G and clamping-screw G<1>. The screw collar F engages for adjustment with the screw thimble D, and has screws f arranged to bear on the thimble flange d. The magnet does not come in contact with the case at any point.
Patent GB-189901192-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Folding Book Sections.
Inventor: MURRAY JOHN
Filed: 1899-01-18
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 1192. Murray, J. Jan. 18. Folding paper.- Relates to a machine for folding book sections. The sheets to form the section are placed to gauges on a table T, and their front edges are then pressed by a disc E into a grooved disc D driven by gearing from the shaft A. The groove in the disc D is formed between two rings 4 pressed towards each other by springs on pins 11, 12 and held at the required distance apart by set screws s<1>. The shaft B is in sliding bearings operated by a toggle &c. and cam on the shaft A to move the disc D away from the disc E while the sheets are laid on the table, and then move it up to nip the sheets. The disc E is journalled in a bar M adjustable vertically by a screw N. The discs D, E pass the sheets to a pair of horizontal nipping-discs F, which complete the fold. The discs F are on vertical shafts journalled in brackets K' hung on a shaft H and adjustable towards and from each other by two key bars sliding in grooves in the shaft H and brackets K<1>, and moved simultaneously in opposite directions, against the pressure of springs, by screw nuts geared together and operated by a crank-handled disc. The shafts of the discs F are driven by skew gears C<1>, C<2>.
Patent GB-189903329-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Holder for Umbrellas, Sticks, and Billiard Cues.
Inventor: MENDEL MICHAEL
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 3329. Mendel, M. Feb. 15. Umbrella holders; luggage &c. holders.-Relates to a holder for umbrellas or billiard cues, which may be used in trains &c. It consists of a board B having a number of notches A, preferably horseshoe - shaped, for holding the umbrella stick &c. These notches are closed by two pieces of round india - rubber c, which are held in holes by pins D, and which bend back when the article is being removed or inserted. The board or rack has an ornamental back F, and is fixed by screws G above a drip pan.
Patent GB-189909037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coir and like Mats.
Filed: 1899-04-29
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 9037. Goodacre, H., and Goodacre & Sons, W. April 29. Mats made of coir yarn or like material have their parts secured together by metal fastenings, such as staples, wires, sheet metal, or the like. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the strand A of coir rope or the like is secured at adjacent points by staples D, the ends D<4>, D<5> of which are clinched or turned inwards by a recessed pin. In the form shown in Fig. 11, a braid Bx has its ends enclosed in a sheet-metal tube D<x>, and both the braid and the tube are secured to the edges of the mat by staples C<x>.
Patent GB-189923342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Packing of Piston Rods and Plungers Subject to Heat and Pressure.
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-11-22
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 23,342. Lancheater, F. W. Nov. 22. Stuffing-boxes. substitutes for; cylinder covers.- Relates to packing for piston-rods and the like, more especially of gas and oil motor engines. The packing consists of a number of rings or washers embraced by a helical spring and held between a flexible cylinder end and a rigid abutment so that they are pinched during periods of high pressure in the cylinder. The packing-rings a, turned to fit the rod, are alternately concentric and eccentric, and are embraced by a helical spring b which presses them against the rod. The brake cover c of the cylinder is sufficiently thin to yield somewhat under the pressure of the explosion, so as to press the packing against the rigid abutment e.