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Patent GB-189821434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Chain Gear of Cycles, Motor Cars, and the like Vehicles.
Inventor: ALEXANDER WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,434. Schindler, F. W. Nov. 10. Heating by electricity.-In an electrically - heated oven, one or more of the heating- plates, consisting of refractory material in which the conductors are embedded, are made adjustable. This may be effected by arranging a number of horizontal guide-rails in the oven or by means of mechanism consisting of a rack, which is connected to a frame i<1> carrying the upper heating- plate g ; the rack is movable between guides k, and is actuated by a pinion and fixed by means of a ratchet wheel and pawl. To permit of access to the conductor without opening the oven, a portion of it may extend into a chamber separated from the oven by a partition. In a modification, the plate is suspended from a pair of chains passing over rollers carrying ratchet &c. wheels.
Patent GB-189823032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Mattresses.
Inventor: EDGAR JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-02
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 23,032. Edgar, J. Nov. 2. Mattresses.-To prevent concussion of the edge of the mattress surface with the frame bars, and to stiffen the edges and strengthen the body of the mattress, springs B connected by chains C are introduced into pockets along the edges and down the centre.
Patent GB-189826803-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture of Hay, Barley and Unloading Forks for Agricultural Purposes.
Inventor: MILLS JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-12-20
Abstract: 26,803. Mills, J. Dec. 20. Making agricultural and like forks.-Relates to the construction of, and method of fixing, the handles of hay and similar agricultural forks. The fork is made with a tang D<3> of cast steel. Straps are formed from a blank shaped as in Fig. 3, and fitted to the fork as indicated in Fig. 6. The wooden handle is riveted between the straps, the tang D<3> being first driven into its end.
Patent GB-189901624-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Medicine Label.
Inventor: FITZPATRICK HUGH DONALD
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 1624. Fitzpatrick, H. D., [Bates, F. W.]. Jan. 24. Labels for medicine bottles are provided with spaces 9 and 10 for marking the hour at which the medicine is taken. Directions for marking are printed on the label. The label may be perforated along the dotted line 13 so as to allow the upper portion to be torn away when used, and a fresh piece pasted on the bottle.
Patent GB-189901792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Domestic Fire Grates.
Inventor: RODGERS James
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 1792. Rodgers, J. Jan. 26. Grates and fuel holders; fuel-economizers.-The grate bottoms or false bottoms for domestic fireplaces are constructed so that the air can pass more freely through the same. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a false or loose bottom for a rectangular grate. The ends a are cast with one or more central bars b, the outer side of each bar being provided with a row of cross-bars c; or the front half of the bottom may be provided in the ordinary manner with longitudinal bars. In applying the invention to a semicircular &c. grate, the cross-bars surround the longitudinal bars, which are made correspondingly shorter. A grate bottom constructed in accordance with this invention is of great advantage for bath boilers fixed at the back of the grate.
Patent GB-189901980-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Requisite for use of Smokers.
Inventor: HOOP JUSTINUS FRANCISCUS HENRI
Filed: 1899-01-28
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 1980. Hoop, J. F. H. van der. Jan. 28. Smokers' combination articles; tobacco-pipe cleaners. -A pipe bowl scraper, in the form of sugar tongs having scrapers a shaped to fit the pipe bowl, has passed through its upper end a picker b with a head c to serve as a stopper or presser.
Patent GB-189904865-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electro-gilding Process and Apparatus to be Used in connection therewith.
Inventor: ROUND BENJAMIN JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 4865. Round, B. J., Round, B. J., and Round A., [trading as Round & Sons, B. J.,]. March 6. Gold, depositing.-Metal chains, alberts, curb bracelets, and other jewellery made up of connected links are coated with gold by supporting them in a barrel or cage rotated within the electrolyte. In the form of apparatus shown, the metallic at d, containing the electrolyte and heated by a burner i, is coated with an insulating-enamel d<1>, except at a number of places d', and is connected to the positive wire x<1> to form the anode. A bar c', which rests above the vat in recesses in cross-bars, and is held in this position by catches c<4>, carries two uprights c, in which are supported in bearings c<1>, the insulating-spindles b of the drum or cage a. The drum, which is perforated, is rotated by toothed wheels b<1>, e<1> and the chain e. The drum is formed in two removable parts. One portion carries complete end pieces a<3>, a<4>, on one of which a<3> is a copper collecting-ring f<1>, against which presses a brush f<2> leading to the negative wire x. Each portion of the drum is provided with an arrangement of copper wires f, preferably lying close to the walls, and by means of contacts f<4>, f<5>, making a continuous wire, which is connected to the collecting-ring f<1> by means of the portion f<3> passing through the end wall. The articles to be plated are put within the drum, the two parts thereof are joined together, and the drum with its supports and driving-pulley let down until the bar c<2> rests in its place. The drum is then rotated, while the current is caused to flow from the wire x<1> and vat d through the electrolyte to the articles within the drum, and thence by the wires f and f<3>, ring f<1>, and brush f<2> to the wire x. Instead of the drum shown, a rotating cage-like cylinder made up of a series of bars or rods connecting the two ends and provided with a cathode wire or wires may be used, so long as it is removable, and the work can be easily inserted or removed. Gold anodes may be used, instead of making the vat the anode.
Patent GB-189912612-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Generating Ozone.
Inventor: ELWORTHY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-16
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 12,612. Elworthy, W. June 16. Ozone.-A closed casing A is provided with an airtight horizontal partition B, formed of some dielectric material, through which pass a number of glass or other dielectric tubes F. These tubes are provided with dielectric caps G above, which screw into the partition and which support metal rods I. The tubes have dielectric caps H below, having a central orifice to receive the lower ends of the rods I. The rods are all connected to one pole of a generator by wires N. Surrounding, but not touching, the tubes, are wires, cords, or chains J, which are connected to the other pole. Air enters the top chamber through the opening P, passes down the tubes, becoming partially ozonized, to the lower chamber, and then, ascending between the tubes and the spaces between the coils and the tubes, is further ozonized and escapes through the outlet Q.
Patent GB-189922758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: FOLKS JOSEPH JACKSON
Filed: 1899-11-15
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 22,758. Folks, J. J. Nov. 15. Tyres, non-elastic; felloes or rims.-Relates to means for securing a tyre round the felloes, one form being shown in partial longitudinal section in Fig. 7. One end 4<c> of the tyre 4<a> is bent under the other end 4<b>, and the two ends are held in any desired position by the countersunk bolt 23, slot 4<e>, and nuts 25. To each end is secured a head 10<a>, which can slide along guides 5<a> on the inside of a casing 1<a>, the closed ends and sides of which are shaped to allow it to be fixed in position as part of the felloes. The heads have lugs 11 which are adjustably connected together by means of the right and left hand screw 26, or by a bolt and nut. A shaped filling-piece 27 fills the space between the ends of the tyre. In a modification, the casing has an additional central guide, and the heads are correspondingly shaped.
Patent GB-190008775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Connected with the Production of Weaving Diagrams.
Inventor: SZCZEPANIK JAN
Filed: 1900-05-12
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 8775. Szczepanik, J., and Kleinberg, L. May 12. Producing weaving diagrams. - In producing diagrams as described in Specifications No. 29,230, A.D. 1896, No. 16,484, A.D. 1898, and No. 19,380, A.D. 1899, the process is simplified by employing one thread-crossing plate, Fig. 1, with openings corresponding to the ground weave, Fig. 2, and a lens diaphragm, Fig. 6, the opening of which is divided into portions a, b, c, a, e, of different degrees of translucency. By over-exposing a positive or negative of the drawing or picture to be copied, a photograph is obtained having in parts different weaves derived from the ground weave in accordance with the density of the pattern. The light rays from the lightest part of the pattern, for example, passing through the squares a, b, c, d, of the diaphragm, attack the spaces 1, 2, 3, 4, on the sensitized plate or paper, and the opaque square e protects the space 5. In the darkest parts only the rays passing through the clear square a attack the plate, forming a diagram for the ground weave shown in Fig. 2. Instead of one diaphragm, a number of diaphragms with clear openings of different sizes may be used, the same exposure being given for each ; or the openings may be of the same size, but in different positions, the exposure being different for each diaphragm.
Patent GB-190009277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings for Shafts.
Filed: 1900-05-19
Granted: 1901-04-23
Abstract: 9277. Street, J. H., and Willans & Robinson. May 19. Adjusting bearings; mounting or supporting bearings.-Relates to bearings for shafts, and especially to the bearings for dynamo shafts and the crank shafts of engines. The bottom block b of a shaft bearing bas vertical sides to slide within a frame d, and the bottom of the block, or the central portion, is of spherical form to fit a cup e in a lever f. This lever is suspended at the ends by bolts g, which pass through projections on the frame, and are secured by nuts g'. By this arrangement, the bottom block can be raised or lowered to bring it to the required level. When the bearing is for a crank shaft, an upper block or cap is also provided, the blocks being connected by screws. When the crank shaft is for an engine of the horizontal type, slots are formed in the opposite sides of blocks, into each of which a block is inserted, such block being adjusted by a wedge placed at the back of it and operated by screws. When the crank shaft is for a vertical engine, the upper block, or the central portion of it, is made spherical to fit a cavity in the underside of a block controlled by a bolt passing through the top of the frame.
Patent GB-190009422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Extinguishing of Fires in Closed Compartments.
Inventor: FEBIGER HENRY BOYCE
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 9422. Febiger, H. B. May 22. Cooling gases.-Relates to the use of a non- combustion-supporting gas cooled by a refrigerator, for extinguishing fires in closed compartments. The gas preferably used is sulphur dioxide. It is cooled by the apparatus shown in section in Fig. 2, through which it is forced by a centrifugal pump. The fire-extinguishing gas enters by the pipe F, passes through a zig-zag passage H, and passes at G into the closed compartment where the fire is to be extinguished. The refrigerating- gas, such as sulphur dioxide or ammonia, is expanded from a pressure reservoir into the outer casing E surrounding H. The gas enters at K and leaves at L.
Patent GB-190009431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Distributing Apparatus of Matrix or Die-setting Machines.
Inventor: WENTSCHER ERNST
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 9431. Wentscher, E. May 22. Linotype and like machines.-Relates to the distributing-apparatus of matrix or die-setting machines in which several sorts of characters are employed, and more particularly to means for effecting a preliminary separation of the characters into sorts. Figs. 1 and 2 show the apparatus arranged for three sorts of characters. The matrices which may be of the forms shown in Figs. 5, 6, and 7, are contained in a casing 2, 3, and are pressed gently forward by a slide 24. By means of a vertically-reciprocating slide 28 carrying a pusher 29, the matrices are lifted one by one to an extent depending upon whether the pusher engages with the lower edge of the matrix or with a notch a<2> or a<3> therein. When each matrix is raised to its proper height, recesses 7 and 8 in its sides are caused to engage with one of three ribs 9, 10, or 11 formed on the casing. The matrices are advanced along the guide-ribs 9, 10, and 11, either by the pressure of the slide 24, or by a separate pusher, until they reach the clear spaces 14, 15, and 16, when they drop into their respective channels 17, 18, and 19 to be conveyed away for further distribution. To prevent a matrix from being delivered into a wrong channel, stops 12 and 13 are provided, and the partitions 21 and 22 are successively heightened. Instead of the sort nicks a' and a<3> being formed at the bottom of the matrix, they may be formed in the top thereof, as at d<1> and d<2>, in which case they engage with a stop plate 31 in the upper part of the casing, and a yielding connection is. provided between the slide 28 and the pusher 29. In a modification, the matrices are formed with projections instead of the recesses 7 and 8, which projections engage with inclined guideways on the casing when the matrices have been lifted to the required height. The Specification also describes the application of the invention to a matrix distributer, such as is used in the Mergenthaler linotype machine.
Patent GB-190013347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Saving Apparatus applicable in Case of Shipwrecks.
Inventor: HIORTH FREDERIK VILHELM LOUIS
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 13,347. Hiorth, F. V. L. July 24. Line-towing apparatus ; aÙrial apparatus.-A line is towed from the ship to shore by means of a balloon. The balloon normally lies collapsed on a loose false bottom in a box a, the attached line f being coiled up under the false bottom. A heavy float g on the line keeps the balloon from rising into the air. This may be replaced by a ring buoy bearing an oil bag. Inflating apparatus. - The box also contains a cylinder d of compressed gas, which is connected to the balloon by the removable tube c.
Patent GB-190016406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Pumping and Mixing Liquid.
Inventor: SELBACH FRANZ JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-09-14
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 16,406. Selbach, F. J. Sept. 14. Suction, drawing from several vessels; s t r o k e, varying actuating pumps. - The improved apparatus is for pumping and mixing liquids in desired proportions. A number of pumps such as A, B are caused to draw predetermined quantities of liquids by adjusting their strokes. This is effected by connecting the rods to the cranks in different positions, as by means of a number of holes for the crank-pins in the cranks and corresponding holes in the rods. Each pump has a separate inlet E, and a glass inspection opening S, by which it can be seen when the pump is full. G is the common discharge for the mixed liquid. In modifications, the pumps are operated by hand-levers ; in another modification oscillating vane pumps are operated in a similar manner.
Patent GB-190100423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Holding Books in an Open Position.
Inventor: O'NEAL JOSEPH LEE
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 423. O'Neal, J. L. Jan. 7. Leaf-holders.-Relates to a device for holding the leaves of a book in an open position. A single piece of wire is bent to the shape shown in Fig. 1 and clipped on to the upper end of an open book, aa shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190101649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedstead Bottoms:
Inventor: WHITFIELD SAMUEL ILSLEY
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 1649. Whitfield, S. I. Jan. 24. Bedsteads; mattresses.-The end bars A of the bedstead bottom are curved outwardly at A<1>, or as shown in Fig. 5, in order that the tension on the central springs C' may be increased. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the central part of the angle-iron is out away, a strengthening-piece E being added. The springs C' at the centre may be made stronger than the outer ones.
Patent GB-190105402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Pendent Lamps.
Inventor: BEST ROBERT HALL
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 5402. Best, R. H. March 14. Supporting lamps.-A vertical support A, Fig. 1, is suspended by a connection shown in Fig. 3 so that it can be turned through nearly two revolutions ; it carries a balanced arm B with a pivoted eye through which flexible conductors are passed to support a lamp C, or lamps. The invention is a modification of that described in Specification No. 6907, A.D. 1893. The arm B preferably consists of two nearly parallel tubes, secured to a grooved insulating-disc G, which is carried in a loop F on the vertical support A. The vertical support may be a tube A; or may be formed, with the loop F, of one or more rods, or with chains: Otherwise the arm may be a single bar provided with a loop to engage a grooved disc fixed on the vertical support. Two grooved discs may be used. A flange K, Fig. 3, on the upper end of the vertical support, rests on a washer L upon a sleeve J, which has a wide flange resting in a stirrup H ; this is slotted to enable the parts to be introduced laterally, and is provided with a screw cap 0 to secure a casing N. The stirrup H is provided with a notch h<2>, a screwed socket, and a perforated flange h, so that it can be hung on a hook, screwed to a gas-pipe, or attached by screws to a ceiling. A projection on the washer L engages a projection on the flange K, and a screw M on the stirrup, to limit the turning of the vertical support.
Patent GB-190112134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Arc Lamps and Electrodes therefor
Inventor: LEE CHARLES ANDREW
Filed: 1901-06-14
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 12,134. Lee, C. A. June 14. Arc lamps are provided with electrodes made of substances conducting only after preliminary heating as in Specification No. 400, A.D. 1900, but these electrodes now contain or are cored with metals such as iron, chromium, copper, nickel, cobalt, platinum, iridium, uranium, vanadium, molybdenum, or manganese, or their oxides, which render the electrodes more conductive and less liable to excessive heating, and are volatilized near the arc. Aluminium, magnesium, zirconium, or otber like metals or their oxides may be added. When used as cores, the metals may be introduced as powders, and may be mixed with silver or other metal which will alloy with them. Otherwise an oxide rod, which may consist of zirconia mixed with five per cent. of yttria, is baked at a high temperature, and afterwards heated while embedded in the metal to be added, or its oxide, so that the metal or oxide penetrates partly through the rod. Or the metal may be applied as wire, which is coiled on the rod, or inserted in a previously-baked rod, the combination being afterwards highly heated. The electrodes may also have solid metal stems, and small metal segments may be placed radially in them, to cool them. These improvements are applicable especially to positive electrodes. A negative electrode may be an oxide rod with a fine silver wire as a core. The lamp is arranged as shown. The positive electrode B and negative electrode A are stationary, and are heated at starting by an arc between carbon or silver rods a, b, connected to the supply wires through a solenoid S and a resistance X. The rod a is stationary. The rod b is carried by a shaft D, coaxial with the main electrodes, and connected by a pinion and rack to the movable core M of the solenoid S. The shaft D carries the core of a second solenoid S', in series with the main electrodes A, B. When current first passes through the rods a, b the solenoid S moves the rod b round the negative electrode A, which is heated by the arc between the rods a, b until it becomes conductive ; the arc then passes between the electrodes b, A, and the solenoid S' moves the shaft longitudinally, placing the electrodes b, B near together. The electrode B then becomes hot and conductive, and the arc passes to it. In a modification, the rod a is movable round the main negative electrode A, and the rod b moves longitudinally only. The Provisional Specification describes link movements for the same purpose, and also the use of a cut-out to prevent the main positive electrode from coming into action first.-
Patent GB-190117652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calendars
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 17,652. Marks, G. C., [Low, A.A.]. Sept. 3. Date indicators.-The daily numerals are marked on plugs C which occupy weekly rows of holes in a tablet P and an exchangeable month card D in front of it. Each column of plugs is locked by a perforated slide L. As the days pass, the plugs are transferred to a similar plate P<I> and card D<1> behind, so that, at the end of the month, this is ready to be put in front for the new month. Plugs K bearing the signs of the zodiac, or of the sun, moon, or other devices, or colours, are also provided.
Patent GB-190121128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air-tight Metal Boxes Tins and Canisters
Inventor: FOGG ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-10-22
Abstract: 21,128. Fogg, A. Oct. 22. Cans and canisters.-For closing airtight metal boxes, tins, and canisters, for containing tobacco, meats, fruits, baking-powders, and similar substances, a soft metal covering of a size greater than the opening is stretched across the opening by a wedging piece, ring, disc, or lid, such, for instance, as shown at c in Figs. 4 and 5.
Patent GB-190123445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Gear for the Transmission of Power.
Inventor: HOLLICK FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-19
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 23,445. Hollick, F. W. Nov. 19. Motors, gearing for. -Relates to friction gearing of the type shown. in Figs. 3 and 4 of Specification No. 23,402, A.D. 1892, and comprises means for automatically keeping the belt or band in the centre of the pulley e. The shaft s, Fig. 2, of the pulley e is supported by rods h, h<1> screwed into sockets r, r<1> surrounding the shaft and into sockets t, t<1> pivoted on arms i, i<1> on a shaft h for raising or lowering the pulley e. The ends of the rods are reversely threaded, the upper ends of the rods being of opposite pitch, and the rods are linked together by arms u, u<1> and a link v, so that they are rotated together to tilt the shaft s in one direction or the other. The link carries rollers x, x<1> close to the edges of the belt, the movement of the belt from its midposition on the pulley operating one of the rollers to tilt the shaft and pulley to return the belt to the middle of the pulley. Only one of the rods h, h<1> may be adjustable, and levers or wedges may be used in place of screws. The driving-shaft, which may be the shaft of an electromotor for driving cranes or other machinery, may have a slight lateral movement, when the pulley e is raised to disengage the friction wheels.