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Patent GB-189821286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Cots or Cribs.
Inventor: HUMPHRIS FRANK
Filed: 1898-10-10
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 21,286. Humphris, F., and Clarke, J. Oct. 10. Cots.-The side and end frames of cots which are capable of sliding up and down are provided with grooved rollers D which run on corresponding beads on the pillars ; or the frames are made to telescope on or in the pillars. The frames are held in position by catches E, which enter holes b in the pillars and are disengaged by lifting the slotted rod F so that only one hand is required to disengage the catches and raise and lower the frame. The catches may be arranged on the bottom rail, the handle F<1> being connected to the operating-bar F by a vertical. Figs. 4 and 5 show modifications. In Fig. 4, the rods E<1> operating the catches are pressed apart by springs f<2> on the rod F<2> which pass through eyes on the rods E<1> and through a hole g in a fixed bar G. When the handle F<1> is raised, the springs f are forced together and the catches are withdrawn. In Fig. 5, inclined parts f<3>, when the handle F<1> is raised, act on eyes and draw the rods E<1> together against the action of a spring f<4>. In Fig. 7, the side frames are raised on pulling a cord h<2> or pressing a treadle H<2> on a lever H pivoted at h and engaging a rod H<3> bearing under the side frames ; the pivoted weighted or spring pawl K engage, a notch of a rack J, being pushed aside as the frame rises or falls by the parts j, j<1> of the rack.
Patent GB-189821769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treatment of Water.
Inventor: PITT SYDNEY
Filed: 1898-10-15
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 21,769. Pitt, S., [" Laboratoires Sauter," Soc. Anon.]. Oct. 15. Liquids, sterilizing.-Water is sterilized by adding to it a mixture in suitable proportions of an alkaline peroxide, an acid alkaline salt, an alkaline permanganate, a bicarbonate, and a hyposulphite. The peroxide reacts with the acid salt and the permanganate to form hydrogen peroxide and ozone, which sterilize the water. The bicarbonate neutralizes the excess of the acid salt, and the hyposulphite absorbs the excess of the ozone &c.
Patent GB-189822957-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Basket, Stand, Rack, or Receptacle for Holding or Supporting various Domestic Articles.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 22.957. Golby, F. W., [Kannenberg, M.]. Nov. 1. Brackets and r a c k s.- Various domestic articles are supported upon or contained in a basket, stand, rack, or receptacle of the form shown. The receptacle is made of wickerwork, and is semicircular in plan. The back is extended upwards, and carries at the upper part a transverse rod c and projecting brackets d. The interior is divided by a vertical partition e into two compartments, of which the first is further subdivided into four compartments, extending the whole height of the basket, while the second is provided with a hinged transverse partition h ; k is a hook carrying a dust pan &c.
Patent GB-189823511-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Turners Hand Chisel.
Inventor: BERGER LOUIS
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 23,511. Berger, L., and Glardon-Jaquet, D. Nov. 8. Tools.-The chisel A is of #-section, and, in order to support this conveniently on the rest, a sliding piece B is fitted on the underside of the chisel.
Patent GB-189902822-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for the Manufacture of Resinous Soap.
Inventor: ARLEDTER FRITZ
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 2822. Arledter, F. Feb. 8. Filtering soaps.-Relates to a process and apparatus for use in the manufacture of resinous soap containing a high percentage of resin. The liquid mass is blown through the steam-jacketed filter F<1>, which is made in three compartments filled with carbon, glasswool, asbestos, felt, &c. The purified soap is pressed through the pipe P into elevated tanks.
Patent GB-189905402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter Files.
Inventor: KRAH ARMIN
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 5402. Krah, A. March 11. Filing papers. - Relates to files of the kind described in Specifications No. 13,899, A.D. 1895, and No. 6866, A.D. 1896. Fig. 3 shows a crosssection. The wires a, b are secured to side pieces c<11> pivoted to lugs g', and held together by the triangular catches z, z, on a lever u. When the catches z, z are raised, the side pieces are separated by a spring. In a modification, the lever is pivoted to one of the side pieces. In another modification, the lever is provided with inclined surfaces which force the side pieces apart directly they are released.
Patent GB-189906134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Couplings.
Inventor: HEIDTKAMP KARL
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 6134. Heidtkamp, K. March 21. Couplings, non-automatic.-Each car carries a shaft 5 to which a link 7 is secured. When two cars come together, one of the shafts 5 is turned by its crank 6 so as to bring the link 7 into the opposite hook 2, after which the coupling is tightened by rotating the union 3 by the crossshaft 11 and worm-wheels 10, 8. A second or safety coupling-link 13 is carried loosely on each shaft 5, and is provided with a hook 14 and an operating-arm 15.
Patent GB-189906425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 6425. Dymond, G. C., [Daseking, G.]. March 24. Cream separators &c.-The drum is wholly or partially filled up by an insertion adapted to produce a large number of interconnected channels, allowing the liquid a free passage in all directions. The insertion may consist of a coil of wire netting, as shown in Fig. 2 ; or of a pile of discs, of wire gauze, perforated zinc, or fabric ; or of small balls; or, as shown in Fig. 8, the filling-material may be irregular in form. The drum rests upon a ball at the top of a spindle deeply located in its axis.
Patent GB-189907025-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of New Basic Dyestuffs.
Inventor: IMRAY JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 7025. Imray, J., [Soc. L. Durand, Huguenin, et Cie.]. April 1. Dyes, artificial. - New basic dyes which are soluble in water and yield yellow to brown shades on unmordanted cotton are produced by esterifying the yellow crystalline compound which is obtained by purification of the bye-product formed in the production of symmetrical dialkylrhodamines from phthalic anhydride and monoalkylated m - amidophenols. The esterification may be effected either by means of an alcohol and an acid, or by means of a halogen alkyl.
Patent GB-189909376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Heel Plates or Protectors for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BOOTH EDGAR
Filed: 1899-05-04
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 9376. Booth, E. May 4. Heel protectors; noise, preventing; slipping, preventing.-Protectors are made of metal, preferably aluminium, with an internal flange 2 which fits under a vulcanite, leather, or rubber top piece 5 secured by nails or sprigs 4. These nails pass through gaps in the flange or through holes in the portions left intact, as shown in Fig. 3. The protectors are wrought, cast, or bent from an L-section bar, gaps 6 being cut in the flange to facilitate bending. They may be serrated or roughened, as shown in Fig. 1, to prevent slipping, and the clogging of the serrations or roughings by dirt prevents noise in walking.
Patent GB-189910364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Appliances for the Prevention of Blow Downs in Chimneys.
Inventor: BRIGHAM ROBERT
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,364. Brigham, R. May 17. Chimneys. - Immediately above the fireplace is fitted a liner B divided by a partition b, and having a contracted upper section.
Patent GB-189911555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Mounting of Brake Blocks.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,555. Haddan, R., [Lachaud, U.]. June 2. Brakes.-Relates to the mounting of brake blocks. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 2 a cross-section. The brake block 1 is carried by the spring 3 on the U -shaped block 5, which is connected by a pin 13 to the pivoted brake rod 8. A second spring 6 on the brake block 1 is connected to a regulating-lever 7, which is pivoted to the pin 13, and is provided with a bolt 12, for locking it to the rod 8 as soon as the brake block 1 has been adjusted parallel to its wheel.
Patent GB-189911851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Points for Tramways.
Inventor: KENWAY WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 11,851. Kenway, W. E. June 7. Points and switches, tramway. A cushion or pad d or e of indiarubber, leather, &c. is fitted to one or both sides of the tongue b or the casing a, or both a and b, to prevent noise when the tongue is moved over. Or an aircushion arrangement is used consisting of the head c<2> of the bolt c attached to the tongue b working in a cylinder f attached to the box or casing. Reference is made to Specification No. 8633, A.D. 1887.
Patent GB-189913539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Tattooing the Skin, also Applicable to Engraving.
Inventor: SOUTH ALFRED CHARLES
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 13,539. South, A. C. June 30. Electric pens.-Relates to an electric pen for tattooing the skin or for engraving. Fig. 2 shows a section. The needle or graving-tool n is carried in a chuck r attached to the reciprocating plunger p, which is connected by a link k, with the springs, secured to the armature b. The bipolar magnet M, M<1> is excited by a current passing through the terminals T, T', and the spring contact l and controlled by the switch S.
Patent GB-189919107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1899-09-22
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 19,107. Feeney, V. I., [Bowack, J.]. Sept. 22. Tobacco pipes.-The stem D of the pipe is divided longitudinally so that it may be taken apart for cleaning &c. It is tapered, and fits a correspondingly-tapered hole A in the bowl or extension C of the bowl. A ferrule or sleeve E holds the outer part of the stem together. In a modification, the stem D tapers from the centre towards both ends, and the mouthpiece is formed on the sleeve E. The abutting faces of the parts of the stem D may be plain or ribbed and grooved.
Patent GB-189920318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ratchet Drills.
Inventor: STAFFORD CHARLES SUTHERLAND
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 20,318. Stafford, C. S. Oct. 10. Braces.-A ratchet brace has a handle A' carrying pawls I engaging ratchet-wheels E', F<1>. The ratchet-wheels are formed integral with bevelwheels E, F, and rotate round an extension B<1> on a yoke H. A frame B, fixed to the extension, carries pinions D, connecting the bevel-wheels. The frame is circular to receive the eye end A<1> of the handle. The drill spindle C is feathered in the wheel F<1>, and is screwed into a socket G having an end bearing in the yoke H, which is prevented from rotating by pressure against some support. Rods L in the handle carry a stop K at each end which may be set to prevent the movement of each pawl in one direction, and thus to allow the ratchet-wheels to be rotated in opposite directions, and the drill spindle in the same direction, by successive strokes of the handle. The direction of rotation may be reversed by partially rotating the rods L to reverse the action of the stops and pawls. The pawls are returned to the radial position by springs J. A feed may be given by checking the rotation of the socket G relatively to the spindle by a brake block G<2> operated by a screw G<4>. The drill may be withdrawn by reversing it, or by rotating the socket by hand.
Patent GB-190002077-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Accumulator Battery.
Inventor: CHEVAL VICTOR
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 2077. Cheval, V., and Lindeman, J. Feb. 1. Secondary batteries.- One electrode is made up of a number of cylindrical or prismatic casings x, Figs. 2 and 3, of insulating- material perforated with a great number of small holes and closed entirely at their lower ends. Each sheath is filled with material z to be rendered active, in the centre of which is a core y of carbon or lead which is connected to bars u. Each of the casings x is surrounded by a similar perforated sheath a, b, c, d, which is attached at its upper and lower ends respectively to the edges of holes formed in two horizontally - placed boards E, F, which are held in place by four walls of insulating - material, two of which B, D are seen in Fig. 3. The material to constitute the other electrode is packed between the sheaths a, b, c, d, and between them and the insulating-walls, and is connected by conducting-rods t to bars s. Fig. 5 shows a modified form of electrode consisting of two concentric perforated sheaths x, x<1> with active material z packed between them. These are in turn surrounded by other sheaths as described above, and isolated perforated sheaths are also fixed in the active material of the other electrode to facilitate the circulation of the electrolyte.
Patent GB-190002522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Thread Guides and Snarl Catchers for Cotton Spinning and like Machinery.
Inventor: APPLEBY EDWIN
Filed: 1900-02-08
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2522. Appleby, E. Feb. 8. Thread - guides; snarl catchers.-In the ordinary twisted wire thread-guide, a notch is made and a portion of the m e t a l turned back as shown at A to form a conical - shaped projecting por - tion with cutting-edges. The notch is made by means of a chisel-shaped tool.
Patent GB-190007414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Tyres for Vehicle Wheels.
Filed: 1900-04-21
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 7414. Wise, W. L., [Calumet Tyre Rubber Co.]. April 21. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The rubber tyre is attached to the wheel rim by means of an embedded metallic band B, of which the edges b<2> are thickened. At one end b<1> the thickened edges are replaced by grooves b<5>, which form seats for the edges on the other end b, when the two ends overlap. The ends are secured together by rivets C.
Patent GB-190010489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle-supports.
Inventor: GLASSER LUDWIG
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 10,489. Glasser, L. June 8. Supports.-Relates to a bicycle support which is attached to a pedal. The attachment consists of a V-frame 3, slotted at 5 for the passage of a shaft 6 carrying the supporting-legs 2. This frame is slipped endways over the pedal, so that the shaft 6 and two projections 8 in the corners of the frame enter slots in the ends of the side plates 1 of the pedals, and the frame and side plates are then secured together by suitable fastenings at 4. A spring 12 is fixed to the end of the frame 3, and normally retains the support 2 in the inoperative position, Fig. 3, by engaging a cam 15 on the shaft. The cam is disengaged by pressing back the free end 14 of the spring by the foot, and the support then falls into the operative position, Fig. 2. An arm 16 on the shaft, engaging a projection 17 on the frame, limits the outward swing of the support. By a kick with the foot the support is raised so as to be snapped into the inoperative position by the cam and spring.
Patent GB-190013046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Boiler Feed Apparatus.
Inventor: DAVIS HENRY JACKSON
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 13,046. Davis, H. J., Ault, P. G., Bailey, W. W., and Wideman, J. H. July 19. Feedwater, supplying and controlling.-A weight or displacer B, partly counterbalanced by an adjustable weight F, is raised and lowered by the rise and fall of water in a tank A. The tank is placed at or about the water level of the boiler, with which it is connected by means of the pipe Q, the arrangement being such that the weight B is supported at the lowest point of its stroke when the water is at the normal level. The displacer B, by means of the lever G H and tappet gear as shown, operates valves C<1>, C<2>, controlling the admission and exhaust of steam to the cylinder U, the piston of which operates valves D and E controlling the admission and exhaust of steam from the boiler to the tank. Water is supplied by the pipe M. A perforated plate W extends across the inlets both of the water and steam. The displacer being in its lowest position, the valve D is closed and the valve E open. Water enters by the pipe M, and the displacer rises. When the tank is full, steam is admitted to the cylinder U, the valve D is opened, and the valve E closed. The water in the tank then flows by gravity into the boiler, the displacer falls, and the cycle of operations is completed. By adjusting the weight F the level of the water relatively to the displacer may be regulated.
Patent GB-190013959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Card Holders or Boxes.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 13,959. Brookes, A. G., [Library Bureau]. Aug. 3. Filing papers &c.-Relates to receptacles for card indexes of the kind described in Specification No. 6887, A.D. 1899. The locking-rod a<14> is provided with an enlarged end a<15> and, at its opposite end, with a milled head a<16> and a hub a<18> of the form shown in Fig. 3. On the front of the receptacle a is fixed an escutcheon plate a<7>, formed with an opening a<10> and opening a<13>, connected by a slot a<12>. A slotted annular plate a<8> is secured to the back of the plate a'. The hub a<18> is formed with a notch or groove a<19> which engages shoulders a<9> of the plate a<8>, and locks the rod a<14> in position ; a stop prevents the rod from being rotated too far. When the rod is in its locked position, the slot a<12>, and opening a<13>, are covered by a tongue a<22> secured to the rod. A ring or washer a<29> surrounds the rod a<14>, and in front of this a slotted plate a<24> is secured to the receptacle. The rod passes through apertures formed in the receptacle and in the inclined blocks a<2>, a<6>, against which the cards rest. When in operation, the rod is drawn out until the enlarged end a<15> strikes the ring a<29>, and the rod then drops into a recess a<28> in the bottom of the receptacle, the ring a<29> falling simultaneously along a groove a<30>. The rod is next pushed along the recess a<28>, and the hub a<18> passes through the aperture a<13> in the escutcheon plate a<7>. After the cards have been re-arranged in the receptacle, the rod a<14> is drawn back and then manipulated so as to occupy its locked position, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190015518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Piano-players.
Inventor: SKINNER ERNEST MARTIN
Filed: 1900-08-24
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 15,518. Skinner, E. M. March 21, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Automatic instruntents.-The invention relates to an automatic piano player, and particularly to means for accenting any particular notes, and for executing a crescendo or diminuendo. The keys are struck by levers 5 operated by pneumatics 4 in conjunction with a vacuum-chest 1, tracker board 11, and tune-sheet 12. The vacuum is created by a feeder 23, which exhausts a high-tension vacuum bellows 20, and this is in turn connected by a wind trunk 19 with a low-tension bellows 16 containing a regulating-valve 21. The bellows 16 is connected to the chest 1 by a trunk 15, through which the exhaustion of the wind-chest is effected under ordinary circumstances. The high-tension bellows can also be opened directly to the chest 1 by means of a wind trunk 40 and valve 38, which is operated by a pneumatic 37 operated, like the pneumatics 4, by special holes in the tune-sheet. These are shown at 30, in Fig. 3, together with two chords showing the difference in the positions of holes in the tune-sheet corresponding to accented and unaccented notes. The holes 14 corresponding to unaccented notes are somewhat in advance of the others 31, which are exactly on a level with the holes 30. The arms 5 corresponding to the unaccented notes thus start moving before the others under a low tension in the vacuum-chest 1. The holes 31 corresponding to the accented notes then operate simultaneously with one of the holes 30, which raises the tension in the chest 1. The remaining levers 5 then move, but more rapidly than the former ones, so as to overtake them, and, as they have already partially completed their motion, they are practically unaffected by the increase of tension. When the tension rises in the chest 1, a valve 18 automatically closes, and cuts out the lowtension bellows 16. In order to produce a crescendo effect, the bellows 20 is provided with a spring 42 the tension of which increases as it is compressed, and thus the more rapidly the feeder 23 exhausts, the higher the tension, and the stronger the blow delivered on the keys. An additional wind-trunk may connect the bellows 20 and 16, and can be controlled by a hand-operated valve so as to vary the tension in the bellows 16.
Patent GB-190016389-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Trimming Commutators.
Inventor: PHILLIPS JOHN
Filed: 1900-09-14
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 16,389. Phillips, J. Sept. 14. Surjacing and polishing.-Relates to apparatus for trimming or trueing the commutators of dynamo-electric machinery while in position. A shaft F, carrying an emery wheel f, is driven from a pulley P on a spindle carrying at its opposite end a friction-wheel O bearing against the commutator. For the purpose of traversing the emery wheel along the commutator, its shaft F is mounted in a sliding carriage E, provided with a long screw rack H having a portion of its circumference cut away as shown at h, so that it may be thrown into or out of gear with a worm J, which is continuously driven by reducing-gear Q, K, and j from the friction-wheel spindle. At the end of a stroke, the rack is automatically thrown out of gear by a pin h<2> coming into contact with a curved stop l<1>. The apparatus is adjustably supported on a frame A, which may be clamped to the rocker bearing of the dynamo or motor. In one modification, the traversing-motion is obtained by means of a crank wheel and connecting-rod, while in another the emery-wheel shaft is driven by bands from a reduced part of the commutator.
Patent GB-190016619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas and Vapour Engines.
Inventor: BORMANN JOHANN GOTTLIEB LIBERE
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-09-18
Abstract: 16,619. Bormann, J. G. L. Sept. 18. Vapour engines.-The object is to utilize the heat of the cylinder walls, or the heat of the exhaust. To do this, a liquid which vaporizes at a low temperature is evaporated, and its vapour utilized to do useful work. As applied to an internal-combustion motor, a number of auxiliary vapour cylinders may be arranged round the main cylinder, all being made to work on the main crank. Fig. 1 shows a modification in which the vapour is made to work in the front end d of the main cylinder a, which is thereby made double-acting. The vapour is heated in the pipe f by the exhaust from the back end of the cylinder, the pipe f being furnished with perforated ribs in the heating-cylinder h. The vapour generator e is also heated by the exhaust passing through the pipe k.