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Patent GB-189823253-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of and Apparatus for Opening and Closing Sliding Doors of Railway Rolling Stock and other Vehicles.
Inventor: LEMAIRE EMILE FREDERIC
Filed: 1898-11-04
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 23,253. Le Maire, E. F. Nov. 4. Doors, opening and closing.-Consists chiefly in the use of sliding doors which are operated automatically, and, although described in connection with railway vehicles, is stated to be applicable to other vehicles. The door A, Fig. 1, carries at the bottom rollers B, B' which run on rails C, and at the top horizontal rollers running in guides of channel section. One of the roller brackets a carries a block d, Fig. 6, attached to an endless rope X running over pulleys E, F. The motion of the rope X to open the door is effected by admitting compressed air to a motor cylinder the piston of which is connected by a cable to the rack rod f, which gears with the pinion e on the axis of the pulley E : the rod f is moved in the opposite direction to close the door by a counterweight, when air is exhausted from the motor cylinder. The air supply to the cylinder is controlled by the cock I, which is so connected by the rack-rod L and a pinion to the door handle K that the door is opened or closed according as the handle is moved to its unlocked or to its locked position. The door is locked open by the block don the rope X engaging a catch moved at the same time as the handle K. When a door closes, a spring catch Q on it, Fig. 3a, engages with the tail q of the handle. The engaging faces are concentric with the pivot a<1> of the handle, so that the handle may be turned to free it from the catch Q. Fig. 9 shows the means for operating all the doors at once. The pipe 1 running along the length of the train is connected by a check valve 3 with a pressure fluid reservoir, and by check valves 4, 5, 6 to a four-way cock 7, which makes connection with motor cylinders 8, one for each side of the train. The pistons 9 therein operate rods having slot connections with levers on the cocks I. The valve 7 is connected to a lever pivoted to the car frame at r and to the draw-bar frame at R. When the train starts, the valve 7 is thus moved into the position shown, and air is admitted to both ends of the cylinders 8. On opening a discharge valve in the pipe 1, the valves 3, 4, and 5 close, but the valve 6 opens and air exhausts from the front ends of the cylinders 8, causing the cocks I to take the door-closing position. The doors are all opened in a similar manner when the cock 7 is in its other position.
Patent GB-189900426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliver Cans.
Inventor: BURTINSHAW JAMES
Filed: 1899-01-07
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 426. Burtinshaw, J. Jan. 7. Sliver cans.-The vertical flange a on the can bottom A is bent outwards and upwards to form a groove D for receiving the bottom edges of the can body B and binder ring C. It is then folded upon itself downwards, inwards, and upwards, so as to form another groove E to receive a strengthening-ring F. The parts are secured together by soldering, riveting, &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the bottom A is made separate from the folded strip, and is secured to the upper edges of the strip and ring F by soldering &c., while, in the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the folded strip is made separate from the can bottom, which is provided with a vertical flange to replace the strengthening-ring F.
Patent GB-189910321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Velocipedes and like Vehicles.
Inventor: FIELD OLIVER CROMWELL
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,321. Field, O. C. May 16. Brakes.-The brake is actuated by forcing liquid from a flexible chamber A, Fig. 1, in the handlebar into a flexible chamber A', Fig. 2, in the steering-post, the two chambers being connected by a tube a. Plungers B, B' bear on the chambers, and are connected by stems b, b<1> to the handle D and brake Y respectively. The handle carries a stud e working in a slot f in the handle-bar &c. so that rotation of the handle causes the plunger B to compress the chamber A. Springs G<1> serve to take the brake out of action, the liquid returning from the chamber A<1> to the chamber A. The tube a may pass through the handle-bar and steering-post, and is long enough to allow for adjustment of the handle-bar. It is preferably passed over pulleys one of which is mounted on a spring connection to take up the slack. The brake may be arranged to be actuated by one or both handles.
Patent GB-189911493-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Lasts or Trees for Use in Displaying and Blocking Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM STEPHENS
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 11,493. Clark, W. S., and Kirkland, W. June 2. Displaying.-The waist of the tree or support for boots and shoes is cut away, as shown, while the toe portion A is lightened by being hollowed out.
Patent GB-189915145-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and Process for Manufacturing Chair Seats.
Inventor: LINGENBERG CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1899-07-22
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 15,145. Lingenberg, C. July 22. Bending.-Relates to a method of making chair seats by pressing the board in a mould. The board is first boiled or steamed in alum or other solution to make it pliable. In the screw press used, the upper press-plate a is convex, and the lower pressplate b concave. In the lower press-plate are a number of channels to draw off the moisture.
Patent GB-189916319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-closing, Waste and Drip Preventing Valves for Drawing Off Beer or other Liquids.
Inventor: ADIE GEORGE
Filed: 1899-08-10
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 16,319. Adie, G. Aug. 10. Drip from valves, preventing.-A valve for facilitating the drawing of beer, wine, spirits, or other liquors from barrels &c., or for connection to a beer engine, is shown in the Figures. By pressing the rim of a glass against the bar B<3>, Fig. 1, the valve B is raised and the tap opened. On withdrawing the glass, the valve closes and prevents drip and waste. As adapted for wines or spirits, a check valve C', Fig. 2, opened by the guide B' of the main valve B, prevents drip if the main valve is corroded.
Patent GB-189921590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Leather Belts.
Inventor: SARGEANT EDWARD FRANK
Filed: 1899-10-28
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 21,590. Sargeant, E. F. Oct. 28. Belts and bands.-A spirally-cut strip of leather is split into two layers, which are then cemented together with their curvatures reversed ; one of the layers may be slit into two, and the outer strip may be placed under greater tension than the other in cementing. The two layers may be taken from separate strips cut in spirals of opposite hand. Reference is made to Specification No. 26,985, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-189923214-A (GB)
Title: Spring Mounted Soles and Heels for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: SIKORSZKY JULIUS
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 23,214. Sikorszky, J. Nov. 21. Soles; heels; overshoes. -Relates to the construction of spring soles and heels, which may be applied to overshoes. As shown in Fig. 3, springs e, e are placed between leather or other plates c, d resting on the outer sole and insole respectively. The heel spring i is secured to forked plates f and g attached to the top-lift and insole respectively. Fig. 5 shows an overshoe provided with a spring insole as described, and a spring heel attached to the outer sole b.
Patent GB-189924753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Fasteners.
Inventor: FORIN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 24,753. Forin A. Dec. 12. Sash fastenings.- A pawl a, mounted in a casing located in a recess of the jamb J, and rotatec by a handle rod primarily to engage in a rack on the sash to hold it open, is t u r n e d down into the position shown in the Figure to secure the bottom sash.
Patent GB-190003097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Doors and Apparatus for Supplying Air to Furnaces and Kilns.
Inventor: GREEN WALTER ERNEST
Filed: 1900-02-16
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3097. Green, W. E. Feb. 16. Doors. -To enable the attendant of a brewers'boiling-pan or other furnace, standing on a floor above, or otherwise away from the furnace, to admit cold air to reduce the temperature when required, the firedoor is constructed with an air-chest c, having a flap door e which may be opened by a rope or chain g. Air admitted by the flap passes through openings in the fire-door into the furnace.
Patent GB-190003842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calendars and Date Calculators.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 3842. Evans, W. E., [Steiger, A. W.]. Feb. 27. Calendars; calculating-apparatus.- The calendar or date calculator is built up of four discs or cylinders. The disc a is divided radially in 35 parts, marked 1-31 and leaving fourblanks; the next ring h is marked with the days of the week repeated five times and with years 00-28 (or other consecutive years), the leap years being placed in a circle nearer the centre and a blank space left after each. Then follows the disc q with the months, except Jan. and Feb., marked as indicated and with a peculiarly-shaped slot n, o ; the tongues p are to cause friction and prevent accidental displacement. On the top of the disc q is a plate r with a radial slot s and a cut-way portion to expose the months ; it is marked, as shown, with the months Jan. and Feb. For any ordinary year, if that year shows through the slots s, n the name of each month will be opposite the first weekday of that month, and by bringing the number 1 on the disc a opposite any one of the similar days on the disc h the calendar for the month will be set up. For leap years, the disc r must be turned backwards a step, so as to show the year through the slots s, o and displace the months Jan., Feb. the required amount. The back of the apparatus may be used for advertisements.
Patent GB-190008453-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Appliance for Stretching, Shaping or Straightening Trousers, Coats and other Garments.
Inventor: ATKINSON DAVID
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 8453. Atkinson, D. May 8. Stretchers, g a rment; coat stretchers; trouser creasers; trouser stretchers.-Relates to apparatus for stretching, shaping, or straightening trousers, coats, and other garments. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the appliance, and Fig. 2 a cross-section on the line x-x, Fig. 1. It consists of two pieces A of material such as wood, of suitable length and section. They are united at top and bottom by bolts B, each of which has a right-hand screw at one end, and. a left-hand screw at the other. These screws engage with suitable threads in nuts C, having trunnions D which are supported in eyes E fastened into the pieces A. The free ends of the bolts B pass through flared openings F in the pieces A. This construction allows the nuts C to swing on their trunnions when the pieces A, A are moved out of parallelism with each other. The appliance is inserted into the article to be stretched, and the two pieces A are moved away from each other by operating the handles G until the garment is in a stretched condition. In the case of trousers, the outer edges of the pieces A are made comparatively sharp so as to form four creases down the trousers leg. A coat is buttoned up before the appliance is inserted into it. The appliance may be used to stretch the sleeves of garments.
Patent GB-190010333-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Pavement, Roof and Deck Lights.
Inventor: WILLMORE JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1900-06-06
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 10,333. Willmore, J. A. June 6. Pavement-lights.-The glasses at their tops overlap the iron framing forming their pockets, and the narrow interstices between them are filled in with gutta-percha.
Patent GB-190010634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaking Devices for Crucibles
Inventor: MATHER WILLIAM SCHOLEY
Filed: 1900-06-11
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 10,634. Mather, W. S. June 11. Crucibles and melting-pots; crucible tongs.-A device for shaking a hot crucible while being recharged consists of a lever f, Fig. 1, with a forked end f<1> engaging a pivot d on a base-plate b, provided with pins &c. b<1> to prevent the crucible from slipping. The lever carries a ring g fitting over the top of the crucible, enabling the crucible to be rocked to shake the charge together by rocking the lever. The ring g may be only a partial or segmental one, or may be made wide to project above the crucible to prevent the contents from being spilled when the crucible is fully charged. Two levers i, Fig. 7, may be used, carrying the ring g between them, the lower ends i<1> engaging loosely in sockets in the base-plate or floor. The upper ends may be connected by a cross-bar to which a hand-lever is connected. The shaking-lever may be arranged horizontally, and rest in the upper end of a standard on the base-plate, or the ring and lever may be replaced by a tongs-like device. The crucible is stated to be one such as may be used in smelting crucible steel.
Patent GB-190015307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: BROOMELL ALBERT PRESTON
Filed: 1900-08-28
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 15,307. Broomell, A. P. Feb. 5, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. L o w - pressure boilers; s a f e t yvalves; feedwater, supplying.-Relates to steam heating- plant, in which the production of steam in excess controls the boiler furnace damper and automatically operates relief devices, and the water of condensation is returned to the boiler. The system is open to the atmosphere through a condenser, so that the pressure of steam cannot rise to any considerable extent. Any suitable boiler, preferably one having a low water line, is used, and the return pipes lead to the receiving-vessel G, which is placed above it, and in constant connection with its water space. The receiver, Fig. 3, is supplied with the pressure gauge G<3>, indicating pressure by head of water, and with the floats K', L. The float K' operates the relief valve K on a rise of water in the receiver, due to a rise of pressure in the boiler, and the float L controls the furnace damper by means of the lever L<4>. Steam escaping through the relief valve is delivered above the level of water in the receiver, and passes to the condenser I, and to a condensing-drum I' which is useful only when the formation of steam is excessive.
Patent GB-190023040-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Impregnation of Wood and Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: KRAUSE CARL
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 23,040. Krause, C., and Beddies, A. Dec. 17. Preservative compositions.-A preserving-solution is obtained by the digestion of peat or turf, and mixing the solution thus obtained with known inorganic or organic impregnating-agents. This solution is applied to wood in any of the wellknown ways. Thin leather-like layers are formed round the cells of the wood, which prevent the preservative salts being washed out.
Patent GB-190105246-A (GB)
Title: Improved Disinfecting and Hair-drying Apparatus
Inventor: SONNEN HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5246. Sonnen, H. March 12. Disinfecting.-A pump a, worked by a treadle c and returned by a spring, drives air through the tube m and flexible bag d over the gas jet or the burner c, and then over disinfectant in the chamber k. The heated air, with or without the disinfectant, is used for drying &c. the hair. The pump may supply air from the top instead of the lower end or may be replaced by a bellows. The apparatus is attached to a chair.
Patent GB-190108977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Clips or Holders
Inventor: MORRISON FREDERICK THOMAS
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 8977. Morrison, F. T. May 1. Filing papers.-Relates to clips for securing papers &c. together, or for other purposes. The spring steel clip A, Fig. 1, passes round a pivot pin B, secured between plates B, C so that it must be drawn forward before the end a can be raised. A hanging-loop E is provided. The clip may be attached to a small metal back instead of to the board D. Fig. 5 shows a clip A passed partly round a pivot pin K, and carrying a pin H sliding in the slot J.
Patent GB-190111154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ornamental Mounts for Photographs and the like, and in connection with Photographic Albums and similar Books.
Inventor: MACLEOD SOPHIE HELEN
Filed: 1901-05-30
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 11,154. Macleod, S. H. May 30. Albums.-Ornamental corner pieces for loose photographs, pictures, cards, &c., or for use in place of the usual slits in albums and the like, are formed from blanks, such as those shown, the flaps a<1>, a<2> being turned over. For loose photographs &c., the inner surfaces of the flaps are coated with adhesive ; for albums &c. the undersides are gummed &c. for attachment to a page, and the inner surfaces are not coated.
Patent GB-190114058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Disinfecting Air prior to its Admission to the Vent Holes of Casks.
Inventor: FATH KOSMAS
Filed: 1901-07-10
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 14,058. Fath, K. July 10. Disinfecting.-In venting casks, the vent peg consists of the outlet h of. a vessel V having an inlet valve f, and a fitting consisting of a hooked stem l which is adapted to carry, say, a strip dipped in sulphur, which, when burned, disinfects the vent air, a tray c carried on a frame b serving to receive the drippings and the whole depending from a stopper d. The outlet h may be branched so that one disinfecting-receptacle V may serve for several casks.
Patent GB-190114730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas.
Inventor: FAZAKERLEY THOMAS
Filed: 1901-07-19
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 14,730. Fazakerley, T., and Fazakerley, J. E. July 19. Umbrellas with revoluble frames; holding open and closed; covers; runners; top-notches.-The frame of an umbrella is made revoluble to yield to the wind. The ring b, to which the ribs c are attached, is mounted loosely upon the stick a between two flanges d attached to the stink by means of a ring or band e or in other suitable manner. The runner f slides on the stick in the usual manner, and is retained in the raised position by a double spring h, or by two single springs. A ring i on the stick acts as a stop for the runner, and attached to this ring or separate therefrom is a tube j, which acts as a bearing- surface for the runner. The clip k for securing the ends of the ribs is run up with the runner f, and acts as a socket for the runner to revolve in. Several slits may be provided in the runner to facilitate shutting up the umbrella. To prevent the cover from splitting at the folds, the folds are covered with india-rubber tissue overlaid with silk &c.
Patent GB-190114951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Roasting Coffee, Malt and the like Substances
Inventor: MOREWOOD THOMAS CHRISTMAS
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 14,951. Morewood, T. C. July 23. Gas stoves for roasting cocoa, coffee, malt, &c. -Fig. 4 shows a cross-section of the apparatus. Cocoa, coffee, malt, or like substance is fed through the hopper A and slides a, b<1>, into the rotary cylinder B. The burner c, supplied with gas through the telescopic pipes c<2>, c<3>, is mounted on rollers and may be moved by, rotating the spindle of the pinion g<2>. The flame passes up into the casing D. Air is drawn by the pump E through the inlet e<3>, and is forced through the heating-chamber F and pipe c<4> to the burner C. The air pressure is regulated by the hand-actuated valve e', between the suction port e<3> and delivery port e<4>. The hopper A and casing D may be removud, and the cylinder B slipped upwards by its trunnions and taken out of the slots for cleaning &c.
Patent GB-190116917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Motors having Two or More Crank Pins.
Inventor: RADEN HERMAN WILLEM VAN
Filed: 1901-08-23
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 16,917. Raden, H. W. van. Aug. 23. Gas and like engines.-Engines having two or more crank-pins are provided with a bearing between each two. The crank chambers are constructed as shown with joints 12 in the axial plane of the cylinders and intermediate pieces 4 carrying bearings 10. Engines of any number of cylinders may thus be constructed by building up the necessary number of units.
Patent GB-190121099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Balloons, or Apparatus for Aërial Navigation
Inventor: SEVERO AUGUSTO
Filed: 1901-10-21
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 21,099. Severs, A. Oct. 21. AÙrial machines with aÙrostats.-The aÙrostat is elongated and pointed, and has a #-shaped recess beneath for the reception of the upper part of the car, which carries two propellers 1, 2 on the axial line of the aÙrostat; a third propeller 3 on the car compensates for the lag of the latter. These, and two transverse propellers 4, 5 for steering, are operated by electromotors 6, 7, supplied by a dynamo in the car. The car is strengthened by two bent steel tubes 19, 20, and is supported by network from the aÙrostat, which is made rigid by transverse aluminium tubes 9, 10 passing through it. Wheels 13 on springs deaden the shock of landing.
Patent GB-190209331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters for Sugar Juices and other Liquids, and Means for Cleaning the Filtering Medium thereof.
Inventor: KOSTALEK JOSEF
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 9331. Kostalek, J. April 22. Filters of large capacity; cleansing; supplying liquid.-Consists of an improved filter for sugar juices and other liquids. The filtering-medium is sand or the like, and the liquid is supplied from a chamber 3 to a row of tubes 2 stretching across the bottom or, in a modification, near the top of the filter, and split or perforated along their lower sides. A chamber 3 may be fitted at both ends of the tubes 2 instead of at one end as shown. The conical bottom of the filter communicates with an injector device 12, by which the sand &c. can be withdrawn from the filter, mixed with wash water, and returned to the top of the filter in a cleansed condition by the pipe 14. The injector comprises the sand inlet 11, Fig. 4, the water inlet 18, and the nozzle 17 connected with a screw 20 and having inlets 19. Additional filtering-medium may be carried by perforated plates 5, 6 ; and an airtight cover 9 may be provided.
Patent GB-190210195-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method or Process of and Machine for Making Hollow Metal Balls.
Inventor: SWINDELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-03
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 10,195. Swindell, W., [Johnston, A.]. May 3. Rolling; stamping.-Relates to the manufacture of hollow metal balls especially adapted for use in ball bearings. A metal blank D, Fig. 1, is forced by a punch C through an aperture B in a plate A so that the blank is formed into a cup, Fig. 2, with an irregular edge. This cup is shaped into a ball by placing it in a depression f, Fig. 3, in a plate F and compressing it with a punch G. The ball thus formed may be pressed, condensed, swaged, and reduced in size by direct pressure along various axes, but a number of balls are preferably treated for these purposes in the apparatus shown in vertical section in Fig. 7. The balls U are placed between a rotary disc R having a grooved periphery and a ring P which is grooved along the edge adjacent to the balls. The ring P is adjusted in position by screws 0 so that it is eccentric to the disc R, and, in passing through the narrowed space between the two, the balls are compressed &c., while in the wider parts the balls jostle and turn each other so that the next time they come to the narrowed space they are compressed along other axes.