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Patent GB-189804713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Superheaters.
Inventor: MCPHAIL HUGH
Filed: 1898-02-25
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 4713. McPhail, H. Feb. 25. Superheaters, steam.-Nests of bent tubes dare arranged at the back or front of a boiler of the dry-back marine type so as to connect boxes D, D', to which the steam supply and discharge pipes are connected as shown. The tubes may he disposed in vertical planes at right-angles to the end face of the boiler, in which case two sets are preferably arranged in series. In a modified arrangement, the tubes are bent in a more shallow form, and a baffle-plate extends below them but above the boiler flues.
Patent GB-189811795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tricycles.
Inventor: HEITZ FRIEDRICH AUGUST HERRMAN
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 11,795. Heitz, F. A. H. O. May 24. Tricycles.-Relates to a tricycle of the bicycle type in which either the back wheel or the front wheel is made double so as to obtain a narrow tread. The Figures show the rear wheel made double. The wheels h, h<1> are mounted upon oblique spindles a, and are driven by a double set of chain gearings. Owing to the oblique arrangement of the wheels, the required width of tread is obtained while the wheels are brought close together
Patent GB-189812248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Winding of Thread or Yarn, and to Machines therefor.
Inventor: BOSS EUGENE STOWELL
Filed: 1898-05-31
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 12,248. Boss, E. S. May 31. Winding-machines.-A number of cops, balls, or masses of yarn are wound simultaneously on to a core placed on the spindle D. When the cops have attained a sufficient diameter, the winding is stopped ; the spindle is reciproc a t e d longitudinally so as to place the cops into a rotary receiver G fitted with internal spring catches g' for drawing the cops from the spindle; the receiver G and also a hopper or vessel H containing empty cores are rocked laterally so as to bring the mouth of the hopper in line with the spindle, and the latter is again reciprocated, so as to transfer the lowest core in the hopper or to the spindle ; the spindle is slightly rotated, so as to start the winding of a fresh set of cops, and the frame, which carries the receiver G, hopper H, and also a set of rotary cutters, is operated so as to bring the cutters into position for cutting the core into sections, one for each cop, and is then moved away so as to bring the receiver G in line with the spindle in readiness for receiving another set of cops when the winding thereof is completed. Special mechanism is described for performing the several operations. In a modification, the cores are placed on the spindles by hand ; the spindles are provided with arrangements by which they are expanded so as to grip the cores, and the different sets of winding-mechanism are arranged round a rotary table, whereby they are brought in succession into position for being supervised by the operative.
Patent GB-189814156-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Figure Puzzle or Game.
Inventor: BROWN GEORGE
Filed: 1898-06-27
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 14,156. Brown, G. June 27. Puzzles.-A triangular board b, mounted in the bottom of a box a, is divided into triangles, in three of which are eighteen holes or spaces c arranged in the form of three triangles. Eighteen discs, numbered from 0 to 17, are provided, and the object of the puzzle is to so arrange the discs in the holes or spaces that each side of each triangle shall add up to the same sum. Advertisements may be placed on the board.
Patent GB-189815960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Hollow or Tubular Building Tiles.
Inventor: WIE ELMER ELLSWORTH VAN
Filed: 1898-07-21
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 15,960. Wie, E. E. van, and Jacob, J. J. July 21. Building-blocks for arches, columns, culverts, walls, &c. Longitudinal slots 2 are made in the tubes 1 for about half their length, and grooves 3 extend from the slots to the ends of the tubes. The grooved portions of the tubes slide in the slots of adjacent tubes, and the slotted ends may be tapered to fit in the non-slotted expanded ends or sockets of the adjacent tubes. The tubes may be made of artificial stone, terra-cotta, glass, metal, or other material.
Patent GB-189816552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrodes for Arc Lamps.
Inventor: BREMER HUGO
Filed: 1898-07-29
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 16,552. Bremer, H. July 29. Carbon.-Carbons for arc lamps are made by compressing and carbonizing sawdust.
Patent GB-189816594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerating Apparatus.
Inventor: LYON HENRY
Filed: 1898-07-30
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 16,594. Lyon, H., and Talbot-Crosbie, J. B. July 30. Refrigerating. - Relates to ammonia absorption apparatus with separate generating and absorbing vessels. Fig. 2 shows an end view, in which G is the generator, A the absorber placed at a higher level, R the rectifier, I an intermediate vessel for transferring strong liquor from the absorber to the generator, C condensing- coils in a cooling-tank, and T the expansion coils in a brine tank. The vessels A, G, R are cylindrical, with jackets for maintaining .the proper temperature and with internal coils for heating and cooling, or the heating may be done by electricity. Weak liquor is lifted by the pressure in the generator G into the absorber A through a pipe L, and the strong liquor is transferred through the pipes F and intermediate vessel I, suitable cocks being provided in this pipe. These three vessels are also connected by pipes and cocks a, b, c for equilibrating the pressure during the transfer.
Patent GB-189818503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving and Brake Devices for Cycles.
Inventor: LALANNE CYPRIEN BERNARD
Filed: 1898-08-29
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 18,503. Lalanne, C. B. Aug. 29 Brakes; driving - mechanism; clutches.-Relates to free-wheel' driving - mechanism and backpedalling brakes. The driving - wheel hub is mounted on hall bearings N on a sleeve A which is mounted on ball bearings D on the axle a. The sleeve A is fitted at its ends with discs I, K which form the inner members of roller clutches, arranged to act in reverse directions. The disc I is connected with the driving-gear, for instance with the pinion P of chainless gear, and the clutch rollers J engage the hub flange c so as to drive it forward. The clutch rollers L act between the disc K and a brake band B, so that back-pedalling expands the band within the hub flange C. The band is covered with leather &c. H to increase friction. The gear is enclosed by a casing E on one side, and a casing fitting on a ring R screwed into the hub on the other other.
Patent GB-189820607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Apparatus for Flushing Waterclosets, Drain Pipes, and the like.
Inventor: MURAT ANTOINE VICTOR DE
Filed: 1898-09-29
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 20,607. Murat, A. V. de. Sept. 29. Tanks.-Fig. 3 shows a tipping tank with a side removed. The tank is divided by radial partitions b into four prismshaped chambers a. The one uppermost fills until the level c is reached, after which the tank becomes one-sided and tilts, bringing the second chamber into position. Premature action is also prevented by fitting a radial tube on each side of the tank closed at the end and containing a weight which rolls from one end to the other as the tank rotates. In a modification, the tank is mounted eccentrically, so that the centre of mass of the empty tank. is always below the axis of suspension.
Patent GB-189822940-A (GB)
Title: Device for Use in connection with Thread Winding Machines, and the like, for Facilitating the Clearing and Evening of Threads.
Inventor: LOEWENSTEIN SIMON
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 22,940. L ÷ w e n - stein, S. Nov. 1. Threads, clearing. - The thread is drawn between a pivoted plate P and an adjustable wedge-shaped plate K, which can be raised or lowered, according to the width of slit required, by means of a screw S and gearing Z, Z' operated by a pointer i, which can be moved over a circle graduated so as to indicate counts of thread, When the thread breaks through the presence of a knot &c., it is released and the slit cleared by moving the plate P sideways on the pivot or bolt b. A projection f<1> from one of the straps f which hold the plate k acts as a stop to the plate P when it is in a vertical position.
Patent GB-189824348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Use in Attaching Buttons and Button Fasteners or the like to Boots, Shoes, and other Articles.
Inventor: RIEKMANN ADOLPH
Filed: 1898-11-18
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 24,348. Riekmann, A., [Heaton Peninsular Manufacturing Co.]. Nov. 18. Button-setting pliers.-The upper jaw a<3> is formed with a slot to receive the button band U-shaped button-fastener c. The lower jaw a<4> is provided with a recess adapted to clinch the points c'. The spring a<5> is compressed when the button is in position, and holds the button and fastener in place while the points c<1> are forced through the material of the boot or other article and clinched by the lower jaw.
Patent GB-189826734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stair Eyes or Holdfasts for Stair Rods and the like.
Inventor: FISHER GEORGE
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 26,734. Fisher, G. Dec. 19. Stair-rod eyes and fastenings.-A sheet-metal blank with a spike d and hole c is slit along one or more lines b, and the central or outside parts are bent up to form the eye as shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 4. The eye is fixed by driving in the spike d and by a nail &c. through the hole c.
Patent GB-189901901-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Roofing Tile.
Inventor: GNOETH LEOPOLD
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 1901. Gn÷th, L., and Held, L. Jan. 27. Roofing - tiles. - Fig. 2 shows a view of the underside of a tile, and Fig. 4 shows in cross-section two tiles interlocking with one another. Drainage grooves fare formed in the upper surfaces of the tile, and the side edges are made with tongues g and grooves k which interlock so as to allow a little freedom of motion. A V-shaped rib under the centre of the tile directs the moisture of condensation to the sides, and ribs i, i, under the bottom edge, prevent the entrance of water or snow. The tiles may be moulded from cement or clay in plaster or iron moulds in a rotary or other machine or press.
Patent GB-189906700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Delivery Apparatus.
Inventor: JENSEN CHRISTIAN ALBERT
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 6700. Jensen, C. A., [Molineus, A.]. March 28. Money-delivering apparatus; tills.-Relates. to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 18,257, A.D. 1897. The heads of the keys are made with two facets 13 and 14, marked with complementary values together equal to the dollar, so as to admit of being used for delivering either full value or differential values. The facets are at right-angles and the heads are pivoted and can be rocked by slides 20 so as to bring either facet to the top. In a modification, each head contains a small sliding index plate. The coinejecting fingers 1 are carried loosely by pins 3 at the ends of the ejecting-levers 2, and are applied to the ends of the coin troughs 6 by springs 4 on the shoot 5, but certain of them can be put out of action by keys 8 with pushes 10. The delivering- shoots 5 may be closed at the top by a sliding plate 21.
Patent GB-189908011-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perambulators.
Inventor: LEADBETTER GEORGE DANIEL
Filed: 1899-04-17
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 8011. Leadbetter, G. D. April 17. Perambulators.-The handles A, having extensions B in which the axles of the rear wheels are journalled, carry brackets c pivoted to the seat H and the spider frame D at a", c' respectively. The brackets carry arms m to which the bars F are pivoted, and these bars are jointed to the bars G, which are pivoted to the seat H and support the footboard I. When the arms G are raised, the chain t attached to the arm s<1> lifts the notch e<1> of the pivoted locking-lever from the pin i of the spider, and the vehicle can then be folded into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2, and secured by causing the ends v<1> of straps passed through the slots u to engage the screws v<11>.
Patent GB-189911228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Woven Wire Pads for Personal Wear.
Inventor: BRINKMANN AUGUST HERMANN
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,228. Brinkmann, A. H. May 30. Dress-improvers; bust-improvers. - Relates to wire pads which serve as bustles or for other purposes of personal wear. The pad, Fig. 1, is made of a cloth facing a, Fig. 2, and a woven wire blank F, Fig. 3, preferably made of fine wire. The blank F is larger than the facing a, so that, when the two are sewn together along their edges, the wire assumes the convex form shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189922249-A (GB)
Title: Implement for Setting Paper-binders.
Inventor: GILLRATH LEOPOLD
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 22,249. Gillrath, L. Nov. 7. Paper-fasteners.-Fig. 1 shows a section of the appliance for forcing the fasteners through the sheets, and Figs. 4 and 5 the form of fasteners employed. The fastener is put point upwards in the hole k, resting on the plunger i, and the papers are placed upon the plate g. On depressing the lever b, the plunger h depresses one end of the rocker e, and the plunger i moves up, forcing the fastener through the sheets ; the points are turned in by contact with the recess o.
Patent GB-189923955-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Attachment for Corsets and Bodices.
Inventor: SILVERWOOD LUCY MARY
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-03-25
Abstract: 23,955. Silverwood, L. M. Dec. 1. Corsets; under-bodices.-Relates to an attachment for use with corsets and under-bodices, and is intended to cover up the space between the laced-up parts of corsets or bodices so that the garments can be opened or loosened at these parts without exposing the person. Fig. 1 shows the attachment, which consists of a piece of elastic fabric A provided along its vertical edges with eyelets C. An eyeleted strip C', Fig. 2, is sewn to the corset or bodice near each eyeleted edge of the garment, and the piece A is united to the eyelets in the strips C' or to the usual eyelets in the corset by lacing.
Patent GB-190001923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Steam Engine Air Pumps.
Inventor: THOMPSON THOMAS
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 1923. Thompson, T. Jan, 30. Air pumps.-Relates to valveless air pumps of the kind in which the air and vapour part of the pump is separated from the water part, and consists of means for preventing leakage of air into the condenser by using a water seal. Fig. 1 shows one form of the invention in section, a being the. vapour cylinder, and p the water pump. The lower end of the vapour cylinder a is provided with ports connected to the condenser at some. point well above the water. Part of the pistonrod e has ducts and ports in it whereby water under pressure can be injected on to the top of the piston when at the bottom of its stroke. The water passes from the pump delivery into a chamber in the stuffing-box, and thence past a regulable valve f. The cylinder a is surmounted by a perforated plate furnished with ball valves kept in position by a removable cover-plate, over which is disposed a water chamber v with an overflow w. In modifications, the water for sealing the piston may be delivered from the chamber v, or it may be delivered below the cylinder and forced to the top by the descent of the piston.
Patent GB-190019263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rheostats
Inventor: KAMM LEO
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 19,263. Kamm, L. Oct. 27. Rheostats. - A frame, consisting of two plates of insulating-material b, b<1> connected at the corners by metal bolts in insulating-tubes c<8>, supports a central shaft h, which carries a switch arm e over a ring of contacts d on one plate b, and is rotatable by a handle i ; the shaft is pressed down by a spring h', and connected through a strip j with one bolt c<8>. Each bolt carries a binding- screw c'. Each contact d has two parallel carbon rods a clamped to it by another metal piece and a screw ; these rods rest loosely in holes in the second plate b<1>, and are connected into a continuous series by independent metal clamps d<1>. The contact d at one end of the series is connected by a strip to one of the bolts c<8>. The other two bolts are connected by a fuse k, which may thus be inserted in a conductor. The bolts and carbons are surrounded by a casing l<1>. A modified form contains two such sets of carbon rods, one being permanently in circuit. Such rheostats are applicable in connection with arc lamps and motors.
Patent GB-190022850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cocks or Valves
Inventor: LAZERME VICTORIN
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 22,850. Lazerme, V. Dec. 14. Lift valves.-The casing a has an internal guidering c for the spindle e, and is fitted with a screwed connection b which serves as a seat for a spherical or mushroom-shaped valve i. The valve has a pin h, formed with a neck, which enters and is secured in a recess in the spindle by a stud k.
Patent GB-190105760-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Metal Dowel or Tenon.
Inventor: DISS ALFRED
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 5760. Diss, A. March 19. Pins, dowel and like. -Metal dowels or tenons, chiefly for securing door and like frames to their sills &c., are made with an upper part a of circular section, slightly tapering and longitudinally fluted, and with a lower portion b which projects beyond the part a to form a shoulder. The part b may be of square, circular, &c. section, and may be fluted or plain. The part a is driven into a hole in the door frame &c., and the part b enters a mortice in the sill &c.
Patent GB-190106753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress Fastenings.
Inventor: WATKINS WALTER RICHARD
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 6753. Watkins, W. R. April 1. Hooks and eyes. -The hook b is formed with theend portion b<1> shaped as shown, just to fit the loop a' of an ordinary eye a.
Patent GB-190107055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air and Gas Mixing and Governing Devices for Gas Engines
Inventor: FLINT WILLIAM PARKER
Filed: 1901-04-03
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 7055. Flint, W. P. Sept. 6, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Gas engines, valves for, governing, and mixing air and gas in. A cylindrical valve 11 is rotated by a handle 19 to close the gas ports 9 and open the air ports 8, or vice versÔ, and moved axially by a governor to close or open proportionally all the ports, including, in the form shown in Fig. 1, the mixture port 10. The handle may be fixed to the bottom of the valve casing, as in Fig. 5, and operate the valve through the governor spindle 15. The valve may be so constructed that it is rotated by the governor to vary the volume, and moved axially to vary the quality of the mixture.
Patent GB-190107654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Use in Dispensing Aërated Liquids
Inventor: HUCKS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-04-13
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 7654. Hucks, W. April 13. AÙrated beverages, raising and drawing-off.-A valve apparatus for dispensing aÙrated liquids is shown in Fig. 1. The liquid is first drawn into a bottle or other intermediate receptacle G, which is supported in a hinged clip F. The bottle is used as a handle, and its mouth is pressed against a nozzle E on the end of a flexible tube J so that the nozzle contacts with a plug a<7> on the valvespindle and raises the valve a. Springs H return the valve and nozzle to their normal positions. The device may be modified for use with siphon bottles.
Patent GB-190108874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway Wagons and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BLADES WILLIAM WRENCH
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 8874. Blades, W. W., and Wakefield, C. C. April 30. Brakes, hand. Relates to eitherside wagon brakes. The cross-shaft B, which can be rotated by the spokes B<3> or handles B\ has a square end B<1> engaged by the loop A<1> of the brake lever A. Chains E secured to the wagon at the points C<1> and D' are also pinned to the shaft B, so that, when the handle B<4>, Fig. 1, is turned to the right, the shaft B is lowered in the guides C, and the lever A is depressed to apply the brakes. The end B<1> may be of triangular, polygonal, or even circular form, or it may be cranked or fitted with an eccentric adapted to co-operate with the lever A, the upward movement of which is limited by the stop F. The chains E may be dispensed with and the shaft B then has pinions gearing with, guide-racks.
Patent GB-190109312-A (GB)
Title: A New Game applicable alike for Indoor and Outdoor Amusement.
Inventor: FOSTER JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 9312. Foster, J. May 6. Modified bowls.-A modified game of bowls is played with pieces of the form of frusta of cones, as shown in Fig. 1, which are bowled along a table, floor, lawn, &c., with the object of causing them to come to rest within a court, which may be marked as indicated in Fig. 2. The court may consist of concentric circles, the representation of a cube, or other geometrical figure, and its varying parts are marked with numeral values or geographical names.
Patent GB-190111240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wood Rasps or Files.
Inventor: JENKINS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-31
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 11,240. Jenkins, W. May 31. Files and rasps. -The teeth of wood rasps or files have the form shown. The teeth slope alternately in opposite directions, the crests lie in the same horizontal plane, and the fronts and backs are respectively vertical and inclined. Thus the front wall of the tooth b is deepest at y and shallowest at z, while its rear face is lowest at x. Similarly, the tooth c is lowest at w.
Patent GB-190114100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas-producers.
Inventor: TAYLOR MAURICE
Filed: 1901-07-10
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 14,100. Taylor, M. July 10. Gas -producers. - Relates more particularly to producers of the kind described in Specification No. 1574, A.D. 1899. The producer shown consists of a metal casing a having fireclay linings, b, c, d, and e. Fuel is introduced through a hopper f closed by a cover g and a slide h pressed upwards by springs, carried by a crossstay i, and operated by the handle m of a lever k in a box j. By these means fuel can be admitted without the entry of air or exit of gases. Air and steam enter through a pipe q communicating with the ashpit through an annular space between a metal ring s and a cylindrical part u resting on a removable washer u supported by stays t. To prevent the gases, in their passage to the outlet y leading to a chamber p, from passing through the layer of fresh fuel and carrying particles of it into the gas mains, a conical funnel x, having a flange resting on the lining b, extends below the outlet y and forms a gas-reserve chamber.