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Patent GB-189703340-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture or Arrangement of Umbrella Casing applicable also as a Walking Stick.
Inventor: LUND GEORGE
Filed: 1897-02-08
Granted: 1897-12-24
Abstract: 3340. Lund, G., and Lund, G. W. Feb. 8. Drawings to Specification. Umbrellas and walking-sticks combined. - A hollow walking-stick is formed of veneer wood or by veneering a metal liner, and is adapted to contain a compact form of umbrella. The stick may have a hinged handle, or, if a metal liner is used, the handle may be screwed on.
Patent GB-189706187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baffles for Locomotive Boiler Fire-boxes.
Inventor: CURTIS JACK ADAMS
Filed: 1897-03-09
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 6187. Curtis, J. A. March 9. Baffles for steam-generator fireboxes. Water is circulated from a boiler of the locomotive type through a baffle projecting from the upper portion of the firehole. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal sectional elevation, and Fig. 2 the rear plate of the firebox with the baffle fitted. Steam passes through a nozzle in the pipe D<2>, and draws along with it boiler water which it discharges into the hollow baffle B. Hence the water is returned by the pipe F to another part of the boiler. An additional circulating-pipe H may be provided.
Patent GB-189706894-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Breast Supporter.
Inventor: GOTTBERG ERNST
Filed: 1897-03-16
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 6894. Gottberg, E. March 16. Breast pads.-Consists of breast supports designed to replace a corset and for use by nursing mothers, or as a bandage or support for a surgical dressing after an operation or as a means of applying compression to check inflammation. Fig. 1 shows a general view of the appliance in wear. It consists of a broad band a with breast shields or covers e and secured in place by bands b, c, d. For use by nursing mothers each shield e, Fig. 2, has a central aperture g which can be varied in size by a tape f and serves to hold a wad of lint to absorb running milk. The form shown in Fig. 3 with cross-straps tied by tapes k, i serves to apply compression to the breast or to hold a dressing in place.
Patent GB-189708493-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Rule and Square.
Inventor: HOPTON HENRY
Filed: 1897-04-02
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 8493. Hopton, H., and Maxwell, H. April 2. Squares.-Relates to a measuring-rule with a stop hinge so constructed that the two parts can be held extended, or at right-angles to form a square, or can be folded together. The part A is furnished with two notches E, E<1>, into either of which a spring tongue D on the part B can be sprung. C is the pivot.
Patent GB-189710849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Springs of Cycle Saddles.
Inventor: MCKINLAY DUNGAN MCKENZIE
Filed: 1897-05-01
Granted: 1897-07-10
Abstract: 10,849. McKinlay, D. McK. May 1. Saddle springs.-The springs are especially suitable for the saddle described in Specification No. 16,573, A.D. 1896. The spring is formed of sheet steel of a Y-section, the ends being either fixed to the frame or movable. The Figures show a spring l with movable ends. A doubling plate m is formed on which the spring peak slides, and plates mare provided for the sliding of the rear ends of the plate. A bolt w secures the spring to the frame, having a collar to prevent the spring from jamming on the frame, and so preventing the free movement of the bolt in the slot a. A tilting block t with a longitudinal slot is provided, upon which the spring is fastened, so that, by altering the position of the block, the elevation of the saddle peak may be adjusted. Several modifications of the method of allowing for the sliding of the spring are described.
Patent GB-189714015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: TRENDEL FRITZ
Filed: 1897-06-08
Granted: 1897-07-17
Abstract: 14,015. Trendel, F. June 8. Gas holders. - For preventing undue pressure in gas holders for acetylene, the bell A' is arranged to slide upon a tube F<1> by means of a tube D'. This is fitted with an inner tube E' which forms an annular well. When the bell A<1> is filled, it rises until the bottom of the well comes against the end of the pipe F<1>, which then is sealed by the water in the well. The excess of gas escapes by the tubes E', F<1> instead of bubbling out below the bell.
Patent GB-189726176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Halogen Compounds of Silver.
Inventor: MEWBURN JOHN CLAYTON
Filed: 1897-11-10
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 26,176. Mewburn, J. C., [Chemische Fabrik von Heyden Gesellschaft mit beschrõnkter Haftung]. Nov. 10. Silver chloride, bromide, and iodide.-Soluble halogen salts of silver are obtained by treating colloidal silver with chlorine, bromine, or iodine until decoloration takes place. The salts are suitable for use in photography, in medicine, and for other purposes.
Patent GB-189728209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Winding Thread, Yarn, and like Materials.
Inventor: HANSEN THORVALD
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 28,209. Hansen, T. Nov. 30. Winding - machines. - Two spindles a, a<1> are arranged above a cam traversing-drum b<12> and are geared together by spur-wheels a<3>. The threadguides b, b<1> are carried in slotted guides b<5>, and are caused to press against their respective spindles by means of weighted frames or levers b<29>. One of the spindle shafts serves as the main driving-shaft ; and the cam or drum shaft is driven from it through cone drums c, c<2> and spur gearing, the position of the strap on the cone drums being adjusted by means of a screw d<2>. The spindle shaft a is driven through a loose pulley a<5> and a spring clutch, which, when the machine is stopped either automatically or otherwise, is disengaged by a cam a<12>, which is operated by a spring e<15> and engages with the slot or groove a<9> of the clutch. When the machine is in operation, the cam e<15> is held in the proper position for the engagement of the clutch by means of a spring catch e<8>, which is suitably connected with a pair of arms e<3> carrying adjustable studs or screws e', so that when a ball or cop has attained a sufficient diameter the catch e<8> will be liberated by the thread-guide carrier b<5> and the driving-clutch disengaged. Immediately the driving-clutch is disengaged, a brake block f<1> is brought into contact with a collar a<8> to stop the spindle. By regulating the position of the screws or studs e', balls of different diameter may be wound on the two spindles, and the machine will stop when one ball is complete whatever may be the amount of material which has been wound upon the other. The tube or core a<2> to receive the thread is secured upon the spindle by means of a sleeve fitted with a milled head g and provided with an internally-projecting pin, which engages with a suitable cam or locking groove on the spindle.
Patent GB-189729852-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Underground Duct for Electric Railway Leads and a Contact Slide to Work therein.
Inventor: HILLISCHER HERMANN THEODOR
Filed: 1897-12-16
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 29,852. Hillischer, H. T. Dec. 16. Electric railways on a conduit system. Conductors; conduits; collectors. - The conductors D are set in insulation on the underface of an overhanging rail C which forms one side of the conduit opening. The conduit is formed of the sectional inverted U-shaped rail C, which is supported by the side B and the side A, the upper edge of which forms one of the running rails of the track. The opening in the conduit is closed by a number of pivoted flaps E which are held in their closed position by means of springs E'. The collector consists of a bent insulated conductor G provided, on its upturned end with contact-runners G', and on its outer end with a screw coupling G<3> for connecting to the vehicle H. The rod G is rectangular in section where it normally passes through a rectangular hole in the runner block F, but is circular in its upper portion so that, on depression against the spring G', it can be turned through a right-angle and the collector removed from the conduit. I is a disc for opening the flaps E. The Provisional Specification describes a modified form of irremovable collector connected to the vehicle by a spring and ball joint, while the collector rod is magnetized by an outer coil of wire and the supply leads are covered with iron to produce a magnetic contact.
Patent GB-189730548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Pedals of Velocipedes.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1897-12-24
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 30,548. Mills, B. J. B., [Wolff & Co , R. H.]. Dec. 24. Pedals for bicycles, tricycles, &c., secured to the side plates A by bolts a and plates E, having grooves b for the reception of rubber or similar prisms F. The latter are of triangular section, so that, when one edge is worn down, the plates E can be unclamped and the rubbers rotated till an unworn edge is turned outwards, thereby causing the pedals to last much longer. In modifications, the side plates are constructed to receive rubbers of circular or square section.
Patent GB-189800684-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Artificial Stone, and Method of Manufacturing same.
Inventor: OAKLEY WILLIAM ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-01-10
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 684. Oakley, W. A. Jan. 10. Stone, artificial.-Natural earths of acid and alkaline character respectively are powdered and mixed in equivalent proportions so that each constitutes a flux for the other when subjected to heat, and they unite and form an artificial stone. Thus disintegrating silicious rocks, marls, shale, earths, kaolins, sands, or clays may be mixed with calcareous earths, alkaline earths, fluor spar, felspathic granite, or clays. Metallic oxides may be added to produce colour effects, and may be mixed in so as to imitate marble &c. The materials, mixed either dry or with water, may be fused and cast, or moulded in fireclay moulds lined with plumbago, or may be moulded dry or wet in the required form, being then covered with plumbago and cased in fireclay, and burnt in a kiln. When burning moulded blocks which aro not cased in fireclay, they are prevented from contact in the kiln by similar blocks of fireclay. Powdered charcoal or other reducing-agent may be mixed with the constituents of the stone to assist in the fusion and increase the hardness of the products.
Patent GB-189801256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shower Baths.
Inventor: HAUSER HERMANN
Filed: 1898-01-17
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 1256. Hauser, H. Jan. 17. Baths, shower. The receptacle A, preferably made of glass, is raised and lowered in a guide in a vertical board f<1> by a rope S passing over a pulley at the top and thence passing to a winch K. A rose C and tube r for injections are fitted.
Patent GB-189806649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo Electric Generators and Motors.
Inventor: ATKINSON CLAUDE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-18
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 6649. Atkinson, C. W., and Johnson, W. H. March 18. Dynamos and motors.-Relates to improvements in various details. Frames; casings.- The frame B is a spherical casting mounted upon a base-plate C provided either with a spherical recess struck from the centre of the casting B, or with a number of projections D as shown. The casting is secured by a screw k, and to provide further adjustment the base-plate may be slotted and be formed with a spherical surface l, Fig. 3, upon which fits an adjustable washer m. Inspection upenings formed in the frame B are closed by pieces of glass, metal, wire gauze, or the like Q. Field magnets.-The magnets A, which may be four in number, are formed upon the inner surface of the frame B. The coils are wound upon thin metal formers or bobbins M stamped with projecting corrugations N, and the ends of the wires are brought out through some of these corrugations. The bobbins are fixed in position by wedges of non-magnetic material driven in between adjacent pole-pieces and pressing upon some of the corrugations on the bobbins. Armatures.-The core, which is built up of laminated plates S in the usual way, is fixed to a shaft G. One end of this shaft is mounted in bearings F provided in a pocket which is formed at one side of the frame, and acts also as an oil holder H. At the other side of the frame is an opening wide enough for the passage of the armature, and adapted to receive a cylinder K which contains an oil well H<1> and the bearings F<1> for the other end of the shaft G. The armature and commutator are fixed in position by thin brass sleeves U which are rolled down into grooves in the shaft G. The winding is of the down type, and the ends of the coils are carried round the ends of the armature upon their cylindrical stampings or spinnings W. Commutators.-An insulated sleeve X receives in grooves parallel to the axis segments W<1> insulated from each other, and fixed in position by split rings Z of insulating-material. These rings are clamped down by coned and screwed metal rings a. The wires from the armature are attached to projections b on the plates W<1>, and they are then enclosed by a metal stamping C. Brush-holders; terminals, arrangement of.-The brush holders d are pivoted in metal supports e fixed by insulating-tubes f, which are cemented in the cylinder K. The brush supports e make contact with the magnet terminals, which are mounted in insulating-tubes supported in recesses in the frame B.
Patent GB-189808530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Crushing Mills, partly applicable to Calendering Machines, Rolling Mills, and similar Machines in which Rolls are employed.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARARD
Filed: 1898-04-12
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 8530. Mills, B. J. B., [Edison, T. A.]. April 12. Roller mills.-The top and bottom rolls B, D are pressed together by an endless rope embracing pulleys F on their shafts and led over guide pulleys H, H<1>, I, I', and over a tension pulley J connected to the piston K of a fluid-pressure cylinder by means of which the pressure between the rolls is adjusted. Separate ropes &c. may be used for each end of the rolls. The pulleys F each consist of a series of separate loose sheaves. The ends of the shaft of the lower roll and of the driving-shaft L are formed with wabbles, and the coupling-box is formed in two lengths Q, Q<1> united by brass breaking-screws ; each length is formed in three segments. The rolls, which may be two or more in number, each consist of a shell keyed on a core ; end movement is prevented by longitudinal bolts sunk in grooves along the surface of the core. The roll shafts are each provided with a thrust bearing consisting of split steel rings fitted in grooves in the shaft and in a two-part collar which embraces the shaft and is bolted to the journal bearing. The latter is, on the side adjacent to the roll, provided with a conical annular vessel for collecting the surplus oil, which is discharged by a suitable pipe. The ore is fed from the hopper over a feed-roller and an inclined shoot between the top and middle rolls ; the crushed material is delivered upon an inclined screen, which delivers the tailings between the middle and bottom rolls. The invention is also applicable to sugarcane crushing mills &c.
Patent GB-189811173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Door and similar Fastenings.
Inventor: WILK OTTO
Filed: 1898-05-16
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 11,173. Wilk, O. May 16. Latches.-A door latch or similar fastening has a longitudinally-movable spindle with knobs 7, the bolt being operated from the spindle by a link 3. The bolt and spindle are normally held in the position shown by springs 4, 4<1>. Pins 9, connected to the knobs &c. by cords &c. 8, may be passed through the spindle and surrounding casing 5 on either side of the door to prevent unlatching from the other side. The invention may be applied to a lifting-latch by pivoting the link 3 to move in a vertical plane. An ordinary locking-bolt may be combined with the latch.
Patent GB-189814928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Berths or Beds and other Beds or Mattresses and the like.
Inventor: BILLINGTON GEORGE ALFRED
Filed: 1898-07-07
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 14,928. Billington, G. A. July 7. Berths; mattresses.- The wire mesh c is connected to the end rails a of a ship's berth, bed, mattress, &c. by zig-zag cords or rings d engaging hooks or eyes d<1>. The cords &c. are made of wire coils spirally engaged with one another to form a solid multiplex coil, or the coils may be arranged one within the other. The ends of the cords or rings may be connected by reducing one end by coiling and inserting it into the other, when it springs open and interlocks, especially when the joint comes at a bend or against one of the hooks d'. The end bars a are in two parts hinged at a<1>. The outer larger part is supported by legs g &c. and has a roller h running in a slot in a bulkhead &c. The inner end is supported when in the extended position, Fig. 3, by hinged brackets j,j<1> To bring the berth to its smaller size, Fig. 4, it is pulled forwards till the cam-shaped projections l<2> rest on rubber-covered rollers k ; the brackets j are then folded, and the berth pushed in, when the cam-shaped parts l<2> bear on the rollers k, k<1> till the small part hangs vertically ; the berth can be extended by a reverse operation. The lee rail has sleeves e<1> running on ball bearings on the rail b<2>, the sleeves being sufficiently wide to cover the marks made by the balls a plug e3, fitting in a socket, and a set-screw e<4> serve to hold the rail in position. Figs. 5 and 6 show other means of holding the lee-rail in place, e<5> being a sliding screw and nut operated part engaging the supplementary rail b<2>, and e<7>, e<8> being a hinged clamp secured by a nut p.
Patent GB-189819143-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bust Supporter.
Inventor: SCHMERTZ KATHARINA
Filed: 1898-09-08
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 19,143. Schmertz, K. Sept. 8. Corsets.-Fig. 1 shows a side view. It consists of five stiffeners, only three of w h i c h 1, 2, 3 are seen, attached at their ends to a neck strap and to an adjustable waist belt. The stiffeners are covered with gauze to which are attached s t r a p s e, f, h, i by which the appliance is fastened on the body. Two adjustable straps c, d regulate the curvature of the stiffeners.
Patent GB-189826003-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Appliances for Use in the Laying of Planks or Boarding upon Ships' Decks or Sides.
Inventor: WALLACE THOMAS
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 26,003. Wallace, T. Dec. 9. Ships' planking and decks; sheathing. - Relates to devices to be used in tightening up the planking on a ship's deck or side. Fig. 4 shows the method of laying a deck. The wedges E, E are driven between the plank A and blocks secured to the plating B by bolts D. The end F of each block is cam-shaped to hold it in place while the wedge is being driven. After the plank has been secured, a tap on the tail G of the block rotates it and releases the wedge. Fig. 6 shows one method of securing sheathing. The bar Q and distancepieces R, S may, however. be dispensed with. The bolt 0, instead of being inserted in place from within the vessel, may be inserted from the outside and secured as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-189901482-A (GB)
Title: Modification of Milk Casein and its Preparation as a Food.
Inventor: HATMAKER JAMES ROBINSON
Filed: 1899-01-21
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1482. Hatmaker, J. R., [Just, J. A.]. Jan. 21. Drying food preparations.-A food preparation of milk casein or curd, of the consistency of mucilage, is dried by spreading it in thin layers on metallic plates heated to temperatures up to 250‹ F. The dried mass is removed by a knife edge, or by brushes.
Patent GB-189902363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Churn and Butter Worker.
Inventor: SHARPLES DAVID TOWNSEND
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 2363. Sharples, D. T. Feb. 2. . Butter-workers ; churns.-Relates to apparatus which can be used either as a butter churn or as a butter worker. The apparatus comprises a rotary barrel A, mounted on trunnions, and fitted with suitable driving-mechanism and with a door or lid. A number of movable vanes B are arranged round the sides of the barrel. The spindles of the vanes project at one end of the barrel and carry cranked arms C connected, by links E with stop arms e and e<1>, to a ring D moving freely on a central sheaf or block F. The block F is carried by arms pivoted at h to the framing, and by a screw h<2>, which can be adjustably secured in a slot h' in the framing. When the block F is fixed concentrically with the churn, the vanes B remain in a radial position as the barrel A revolves, and act as baffle plates for a churn. When the block F is fixed eccentrically as shown in Fig. 2 the vanes B are moved in the directions shown by the arrows, and work the butter by pressing it against the sides of the churn. The Specification also describes a modification in which a cam is employed to give the required movements to the vanes B.
Patent GB-189905974-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Peat Briquettes.
Inventor: KERRINNES HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1900-03-20
Abstract: 5974. Kerrinnes, H. March 20. Mills and apparatus; feeding-devices.-In the manufacture of peat briquettes, which may be used as fuel, the peat fresh from the bogs is pulped by means of a machine 1, Fig. 1, then freed from most of its water, preferably by means of straining- apparatus 2, and finally pressed into blocks and dried. The peat is fed by means of a reciprocating piston c into a chamber b provided with a central and rapidly-rotating shaft f carrying knives g which co-act with pairs of perforated bars e secured within the chamber. The surfaces of the knives g, and those of the bars turned towards the knives, are formed with longitudinal and transverse grooves, or with teeth. The shaft f also carries a perforated conical grinding-head h formed with grinding-teeth which co-act with teeth on the interior of the chamber b. After being pulped, the peat passes through slits in the cover i of the chamber, and these slits are prevented from being clogged by means of pins m attached to an arm Z which is mounted upon the shaft f. The pulped peat is pumped from a chamber n past valves r, s and through a series of straining-tubes t, having perforated casings lined with straining- material, such as stout silk fabric strengthened with felt. After leaving the straining-apparatus, the peat is admitted past a valve 5 into a moulding-press, which preferably consists of a series of dies or nozzles 6, and two sets of mould frames which are connected together and reciprocate between two discharging-chambers.
Patent GB-189907540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Syrens.
Inventor: STEVEN JAMES
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 7540. Steven, J., and Burt, T. April 11. Sirens.-The sound-producing wheel A is fitted with loose pieces c<2>, which act as a centrifugal brake, and is rotated by the motor wheel A<1>, which is operated by steam or compressed air issuing from the nozzles a<1>. A spring lift valve controls the passage of motor fluid to the nozzles. The passage of fluid to the wheel A is controlled by a spring valve D<1> operated by a piston E<1> in a cylinder E, to which fluid is admitted by the hand-operated distributing-valve F<1>. The cowl G is turned by worm gearing.