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Patent GB-189723015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to Pants, Shirts, Stockings, and other Knitted Articles of Clothing.
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT GEORGE ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1897-10-07
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 23,015. Cartwright, G. A. Oct. 7. Coats and jackets; drawers and pants ; s h i r t s ; stockings and socks; undervests; strengthening wearing-apparel.- Knitted articles of clothing such as pants, shirts, vests, jackets, stockings, &c. are strengthened in the parts subjected to wear by covering such parts with separate pieces of fabric, preferably knitted. This is effected by securing by stitches C round the area to be strengthened a piece of tape A<1>, A<2> folded at A<3>, and, after inserting the piece of fabric D in place, securing the whole together by stitches E.
Patent GB-189723945-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Ornamenting Finished Wood Surfaces.
Inventor: WILCKE ADOLPH
Filed: 1897-10-18
Granted: 1899-01-18
Abstract: 23,945. Wilcke, A., and Karpan, A. Oct. 18. Woodwork, ornamental.-A design is produced to imitate inlaid work, by the following process :- The wood surface is polished or varnished, and covered evenly with non-drying adhesive material, such as a mixture of one part each of yellow wax and of mutton tallow, with five parts of raw linseed oil. A tin-foil or other thin metal stencil is secured on this by rolling. The unprotected adhesive material is then removed by rubbing with a powder, such as plaster of Paris, and the varnish or polish removed by applying a mixture of one part of oil of tar or paraffin with five parts each of fusel oil and of wood alcohol. The wood surface thus exposed is cleaned with benzene, and may be coloured. When dry, the stencil and adhesive material are removed, the latter by rubbing with plaster or French chalk.
Patent GB-189724334-A (GB)
Title: Brushes for Cleaning the Chains of Bicycles.
Inventor: NEHEMIAS MAX JULIUS
Filed: 1897-10-21
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 24,334. Nehemias, M. J. Oct. 21. Chain gearing, brushing - apparatus for. Relates to brushing - apparatus for cleaning the chains of bicycles. Two brushes e, e<1> of disc form are adjustably mounted upon an upright B clamped to part A of the frame of a bicycle. The brushes are arranged one on each side of the driving- chain h, and turn as the chain moves.
Patent GB-189724937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Lifting Apparatus applicable especially for Raising and Lowering the Seats of Dental Chairs.
Inventor: READ LAWRENCE
Filed: 1897-10-27
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 24,937. Read, L., and Sonnex, R. W. Oct. 27. C h a i r s. - Hydraulic apparatus for raising and lowering a dental chair is shown. Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation of the apparatus w h en collapsed and Fig. 2 a similar view when extended. A is a hollow ram, secured to the baseplate B through which water is forced from a reservoir H by a single-acting pump J operated by a treadle or otherwise. The ram A is surrounded by a cylinder C through which passes a ram D secured to an outer cylinder E. The latter is surrounded by a pair of concentric cylinders F, G, the outer of which moves through guides in the cap Hx. Suitable stops limit the movement of the part in the manner shown.
Patent GB-189726075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tires.
Inventor: SHAW AL BERTRAM
Filed: 1897-11-09
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 26,075. Shaw, A. B. Nov. 9. Tyres, pneumatic, closing punctures in. The air tube c is lined or partially lined with a layer b of fibrous absorbent material, such as cotton or wool, which is impregnated with a permanently semi-liquid sealing-preparation, an inner cover d being employed if desired. The puncturing-instrument on entering the layer b becomes coated with the sealing-preparation, which, on withdrawing the instrument, remains in the puncture and seals it up.
Patent GB-189805967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Cleansing of Casks, Barrels, and other Receptacles.
Inventor: COUCHMAN HERBERT ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-03-11
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 5967. Couchman, H. A. March 11. Nozzles.-In washing casks, bottles, and other vessels by injecting water or other liquid under pressure, and, if desired, by steaming, the pipes terminate in nozzles shaped and perforated as shown in Figs. 3, 4, and 5, or otherwise.
Patent GB-189818404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Strainers applicable to Pumps, Siphons, and similar Appliances.
Inventor: WALSH WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-08-27
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 18,404. Walsh, W. Aug. 27. Pump strainers.-Relates to strainers for pumps, siphons, and the like, especially in connection with beer and other liquids containing a sediment. On the inlet end of the pipe a, immersed in the liquid, is screwed a cup b, the upper edge of which is above the upper edges of the inlet holes c to the pipe, disturbance of the sediment being thus minimized. A gauze cylinder, attached to the cup b and to a disc f, surrounds the pipe.
Patent GB-189901390-A (GB)
Title: Improved Boot Cleaning Machine.
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN FRIEDRICH CARL
Filed: 1899-01-20
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 1390. Zimmermann, F. C. Jan. 20. Boots &c., cleaning and polishing.-Relates to a machine for use in cleaning and polishing boots and shoes. Fig. 2 shows a vertical section. The lid 28 is raised to admit the boots, which stand on plates 2, their upper ends projecting through the openings 35. Each boot is cleaned by means of a flexible brushing-band 14 carried on an endless chain running on the wheels 5, 15, the former of which is driven by means of the bevel gearing 6, 7. The band 14 is made to conform to the shape of the boot by means of spring-held rollers 29, attached to the lid, and a series of spring-pressed rolls 16, 24. The tension rolls 24 are connected together by a cord 21 attached to the lever 25, so that, by turning it back, the rolls are released.
Patent GB-189906156-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Steering-gear.
Inventor: SUPPAN CARL VICTOR
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 6156. Suppßn, C. V., and Szendi, B. March 21. Steering-gear.-Consists in the provision of a weighted lever, which, when the rudder is amidships, is in a vertical position, and, when the rudder is put over, falls in the corresponding direction and counterbalances the water pressure. In the gear shown in Fig. 2, the barrel b is driven from the hand-wheel spindle by a chain, and the spindle carrying the weighted lever f is connected by spur gearing. In the gear shown in Fig. 3, the chain barrel is mounted on the hand-wheel spindle which is connected to the spindle of the weighted lever by a cam and levers.
Patent GB-189908511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Ventilation of Buildings.
Inventor: SIMPSON ALBERT
Filed: 1899-04-24
Granted: 1900-04-24
Abstract: 8511. Simpson, A. April 24. Drawings to Specification. Hollow walls for ventilation; air, drawing-off, methods of.-The apertures for the introduction of outside air to the hollow walls, and the apertures for the escape of the vitiated air to the same, are made considerably smaller in area than that of the chambers in the walls, the proportion of one to six being suitable. The chambers within the walls may be of any length, and run in any direction. To carry off the vitiated air, many holes are made over the walls, floors, ceilings, or roofs of a collective area equal to that of the air chambers. Apparatus for warming, cooling, or moistening the air may be placed in the chambers.
Patent GB-189910986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bulkhead Doors.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-05-25
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 10,986. Johnson, J. Y., [MucklÚ, J. S., MucklÚ, M. R., and Smith, T. C.]. May 25. Bulkhead doors.-Bulkheads have doors B, B<1> mounted on double-pivoted hinges b, b<1> to open outwards and connected by a cord d<1> weighted at both ends passing round pulleys d. The act of opening one door tends to close the other. To prevent leakage, the doors, which bed against strips c of india-rubber, are fitted with tapered sliding-bolts, not shown. Springs or weighted levers may be substituted for the weighted cords d'.
Patent GB-189912020-A (GB)
Title: Interchangeable Shirt Front or Cuffs, Habit Front or Cuffs, or like Breast Covering or Cuffs.
Inventor: LOCKE JOSHUA HARVARD MARSDEN
Filed: 1899-06-09
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 12,020. Locke, J. H. M. June 9. Shirt cuffs; shirt fronts.-Relates to loose fronts and cuffs, and consists in making two pieces of material A, B, which may be worn separately as cuffs or be fastened together along any of their long edges and serve as a front.
Patent GB-189913846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of a Composition from Rhea Fibre, applicable for Electric Insulation and other Purposes.
Inventor: CORDNER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 13,846. Cordner, W. J. July 4. India-rubber compositions; plastic compositions.- Rhea fibre is cleaned, dried, and de-gummed. The fibre is then treated with silicate of soda, and is dried, after which it is immersed in resin or heavy hydrocarbon, the excess being removed by a hydroextractor. The rhea is then dried at about 250‹ F., and its fibrous nature is destroyed in a mixing- machine. The broken-down rhea is then mixed with oils, resins, india-rubber, gutta-percha, &c., as desired for various purposes, the oils being oxidized as required. The Provisional Specification refers to the application of the composition to golf balls and pulleys.
Patent GB-189913911-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combination Latch and Alarm Lock.
Inventor: STEVENSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-07-05
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 13,911. Stevenson, J. July 5. Locks, key; latches.-A hand-operated latch is combined with locking-mechanism which disengages the hollow spindle B from the follower N and leaves the latch bolt S blocked by a stop Z on the follower. The spindle is then free to turn without affecting the latch, but, when turned, it rings an alarm bell G' by means of points C' and a threearmed lever D', acting on the hammer through a spring E<1> and rod F'. The latch bolt S has a divided tail R, which is acted on by the arms P of the follower N, and by a spring T. The follower is connected to a flanged collar J fixed to the spindle B by means of a key-piece M shown more clearly in Fig. 4. This key-piece is drawn inwards so as to disengage it from the keyway 0 in the follower by a spring G, but can be forced outwards by means of the locking-mechanism. An inner spindle D, which can be turned by means of the key V, has an eccentric portion E which engages a block H<1> sliding through a slot in the hollow spindle and engaging the spring G so as to force it and the key-piece M outwards and lock the follower N to the spindle B. When the follower is left disengaged, it remains in the position shown in Fig. 1, and the projection Z prevents the latch from being prized back. Ward cylinders X, X are fixed in each end of the spindle, and the key V is formed as shown in Fig. 3, the end W engaging the spindle D. The knobs C are formed in two parts. Rotating keyhole plates U and cap pieces Y are placed in the ends of the spindle. A groove may be made across the face of the handle, to show when the parts are in the correct position for operating the lock, and a spring catch is arranged to give an audible click at the same time, so that the lock may be operated in the dark.
Patent GB-189920683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hydraulic Air Compressors.
Inventor: REINHARD RUDOLPH JOHANNES WILH
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 20,683. Reinhard, R. J. W. Oct. 16. Compressing.- Hydraulic compressors comprise two vessels a, a', in which the water rises alternately and lifts floats h, h<1> which control the air ports x, x<1> and through rods b, b and levers c, c<1> reverse an oscillating cylindrical valve g, which controls the passage of water to and from the ends of the main distributing piston valve d.
Patent GB-189924844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Feeding or Delivering Biscuits for Packing.
Inventor: HERBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 24,844. Herbert, G. Dec. 14. Packing b i s c u i t s.- Biscuits, as they come from the ovens on the table B, are put up on their edges in rows B', whence they may be readily removed for packing. They are conveyed from the table by a travelling band A into a series of oscillating troughs C, where each lowest biscuit or pile of biscuits is retained by a sliding or oscillating gate D<2>. When the troughs rise into the position shown in Fig. 3, the gate is opened and the biscuits slide down on' to retaining-pins I. As the troughs fall, the pins I are withdrawn, and the biscuits are delivered into troughs K, along which they are pushed by plungers L as the troughs C rise. The troughs and their parts D<2>, I are adjustable to suit various-sized biscuits.
Patent GB-190004815-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Affixing Postage Stamps.
Inventor: FOULSTON THOMAS EMMERSON
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 4815. Foulston, T. E. March 14. Affixing stamps.- A piece of cloth D, mounted on a handle A, is used to wet an envelope &c. and then to pick up and affix a stamp.
Patent GB-190006551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot and Shoe Metal Vamps and Goloshes.
Inventor: BROWN JOSIAH
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 6551. Brown, J. April 7. Uppers.-Vamps and goloshes are cast or otherwise formed of thin metal. Fig. 7 shows a shoe, of which the vamp b only is of metal. It is flanged at d, and perforated to receive the stitching by which it is attached to the sole and leather portion a of the upper.
Patent GB-190008650-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Rose or Spray Box for Garden Hose and the like for Watering Gardens and other Purposes.
Inventor: HARCOURT CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 8650. Harcourt, C. J., [Shaw, A.]. May 10. Spray-producers.-A rose or spray box for hose for watering gardens &c. consists of a box A with a lateral or bottom inlet a, a' and a domed or other cover with a central hole a<3>, from which water issues as spray, owing to the circular or spiral motion it acquires in the box. In the form with a bottom inlet this motion is given by the curved passage d<3> in the diaphragm D, which is secured by the flanged connections.
Patent GB-190011787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Starting and Regulating Switches.
Inventor: HICKLEY ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 11,787. Hickley, A. H. June 29. Switches; cut-outs. - Starting and regulating switches are fitted with electromagnets below certain of the fixed contacts and the switch arm carries iron armatures so that good contact may be obtained. In the form shown in Figs. 5 and 6, magnets o, o' are fitted below the full-on contacts f<1>, f<2>, and the switch arm comprises a disc a to which the arms c, c' carrying the brushes e are hinged and are pressed down by springs g. These arms also carry the iron armatures q, q<1>. The switch is operated by the hand-wheel m and gearing l, and is held on against the action of a spring by a latch r engaging the catch s. The catch is controlled by an electromagnet t, and on a failure of the current the catch is released and the switch arm returned to the off position.
Patent GB-190016232-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Appliance for Aerating Milk and other Liquids.
Inventor: ELLIS JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-09-12
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 16,232. Ellis, J. A. Sept. 12. AÙrating liquids.-Relates to an appliance for aerating milk and other liquids. It consists of an inverted v e s s e l, bell, chamber, or dome A, having numerous small perforations B in or about the top, and provided with a handle C by which it is moved up and down in the liquid to be aerated, care being taken to raise it just above the surface of the liquid at each traverse.
Patent GB-190018017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gramophones.
Inventor: MYERS FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 18,017. Myers, F. Oct. 10. Phonographs and like sound-recording instruments.-Relates to gramophones in which the reproducing- stylus is positively fed by means of a screw. Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 2 an end view, of the apparatus. A suitable motor is provided with a shaft 5 having at one end a feed-screw 34, and at the other a bevel-wheel 7. The wheel 7 gears with a similar wheel 8 fixed to the vertical sleeve axle 10. The sleeve 10 has a spring pin 13 engaging by pin and slot, and provided on its upper end with a grooved cone 14 on which the record fits. The record is formed of a corrugated metal disc 30, having papier-mÔchÚ record rings 31 cemented on one or both sides. The reproducer- 40, Fig. 2, is held in a preferably jointed arm 39 mounted to slide on a rod 38, and having a depending arm 36 carrying a partial nut 35 and extension 43, The extension 43 is provided with a friction roller 45, which runs in one or other of the grooves 47, 47a on an eccentric guide-cylinder. The record is kept up against the stylus by means of a roller 24 on a pivoted shaft 22 provided with an adjusting-screw 26 and spring 29. These adjustments are mounted on the eccentricallypivoted table 21.
Patent GB-190023122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gumming Mechanism for Book-sewing Machines.
Inventor: SMYTH DAVID MCCONNELL
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 23,122. Smyth, D. M. Dec. 18. Bookbinding.-Relates to mechanism for gumming the threads after sewing in a book-stitching machine. During sewing, the signatures are supported by an arm A, and a pusher B is employed to push the signatures to the rear after sewing. A hollow holder C with perforations 4 in the top contains mucilage, paste, &c., and is connected to the pusher. The adhesive material is forced through the perforations, and is applied to the signature threads by-means of sliding pushers D, actuated by suitable mechanism and preferably connected by springs 5 to arms on a rocking-shaft E. An arm F is connected by a link G to a rocking-arm H on a shaft carrying the thread-tightening devices, or other suitable mechanism is employed to swing the arm F each time the sewing of a signature is completed. A double-ended pawl K controlled by a spring 8 is mounted on the arm F, and engages a ratchet-wheel secured to a sleeve L forming the nut for a screw N. Adjustable stops 9 and 10 are arranged to turn the pawl K, so as to reverse the direction of motion of the sleeve L at the proper time. The screw N has a collar 11, between which and the frame M of the machine a spring 12 is interposed, and the screw also carries a pin for operating a lever 13, the end of which comes into contact with a lug 16 on the shaft E. In operation, the sleeve L is turned until it is screwed up to the frame M, and then the screw N is moved endwise until the lever 13 is brought into contact with the lug 16, thereby operating the shaft E and causing the gummers D to uncover the holes 4 and allow the gum &c. to ooze out, after which the gummers are moved forward to apply the gum to each line of sewing or looping. By adjusting the width of the lug 16 and the position of the stop 9, the gum may be applied to as many signatures as required. When it is desired to miss gumming a signature, as in the division between two volumes, the parts are engaged so that the lever 13 is moved past the lug 16 operating the same, after which the pawl comes against the stop and the motion is reversed. The reverse motion continues until the pawl comes against the stop 10, which again reverses the pawl, and the process is again repeated. If the gum is to be applied to each signature, the link 6 is disconnected from the arm F, and the lever B placed in the path of the lug 16. The shaft E is returned to its normal position by a spring 17. A friction clamp 18 may be applied to the sleeve L to prevent looseness. The gum &c. is applied to the holder C from a reservoir 0, and may be forced therein by a pump P, the plunger of which is operated from the shaft E or other part of the mechanism.
Patent GB-190100726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Weavers Mails.
Inventor: HOLLINGS JAMES SPENCER
Filed: 1901-01-11
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 726. Hollings, J. S. Jan. 11. Stamping.-In the manufacture of weavers' mails, a steel strip A, Fig. 6, suitably perforated at a<1>, a', is placed between dies D, D<1>, Figs. 2 and 3, in a suitable press, the dies having concave faces to round or bevel the edges of the mail on both sides, and the mail being wholly severed by the dies or only partially cut through and finally severed by an ordinary punching-tool. Fig. 7 shows the strip after it has passed through the dies, the upper die having registering-pins d<2> to enter the heald eyes a'. The edges of the eyes may be bevelled or rounded or otherwise shaped, and grooves m<1>, Fig. 10, may be formed on each side to protect the healds while working, the dies D, D<1> being suitably modified or a separate pair used.
Patent GB-190101152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stamping and Punching Machinery.
Filed: 1901-01-17
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 1152. Pierpont, F. H., and Lanston Monotype Corporation. Jan. 17. Stamping.-Relates to apparatus for stamping characters on matrices, such as are employed in the casting of type, the object being to produce justified matrices. A base-block A, Figs. 1 and 5, is provided with a recess in a hardened steel piece A<2>, to receive a die B which is held in place by a screw B<1>. On two sides of the block are formed tapered shoulders A<3>, A', against which correspondingly-tapered wedges C, C' are held by spring- controlled pins C<3>, each wedge being provided with a fixed pointer or scale C<2>. The matrix-holder D is provided with a hole D<1> and a stamping-chamber in which the matrix E is placed. The holder is placed on the block A and secured by screws D<3> ao as to bear against the wedges C, C<1>, which are suitably set and secured in place by plates C<4> and screws C<5>. A micrometer screw may be employed for adjusting each wedge. A stamping-block F provided with a shoulder F<3> is adapted to fit in the holder D and come in contact with the matrix. When the matrix is in position, the apparatus is placed in a stamping-press and the block F is depressed to force the matrix on the die and form the character. In order to remove the matrix after stamping, the block F is replaced by an ejecting-plug H. H<1>, Fig. 10, and the apparatus is placed on a plate G provided with pins G<1> passing through holes in the block A and engaging the matrix-holder. The screws D<3> are slackened, and by forcing down the ejecting-plug in the press, the stamp head of which is provided with extensions to engage the holder D, the matrix is expelled from the stamping-chamber.
Patent GB-190104786-A (GB)
Title: Improved means for holding Artificial Flies in Angler's Fly-boxes.
Inventor: HARDY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-06
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 4786. Hardy, W., and Hardy, J. J., [trading as Hardy Bros.]. March 6. Tackle cases.- Fig. 3 shows a plan of an open fly-box. The bars B fit into recesses a<1> and a<2>, the latter of which have fitted above them a sliding locking-bar D similarly recessed. The bars can thus be locked in or removed at will. Each bar may be of wood with paper edging ; or it may be of xylonite or metal in the form of a comb.
Patent GB-190105852-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Frame or Box to be used in the Construction of Roller Blind Shutters for Photographic Purposes
Inventor: CROSS JOHN DANIEL
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 5852. Cross, J. D., and Sharpies, N. March 20. Shutters.-Relates to a method of making the frames or boxes of roller blind shutters in one piece. A block of wood of suitable form is taken, and in this is bored out a hole b, Fig. 4, for the lens. Two transverse holes c a r e then bored to receive the rollers, and a narrow slot or passage d, Fig. 5, is cut to receive the blind. Finally, a groove is cut in one side of the block to receive the winding-up cord. The box may also be moulded in one piece from suitable plastic materials.