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Patent GB-189823157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Supports.
Inventor: WESTON OLIVER
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 23,157. Weston, O., and Coleman, J. Nov. 3. Supports for bicycles. An auxiliary fork 5, pivoted on shouldered nuts 8 on the axle, carries a longitudinal Y- shaped arm 10 and two lateral arms 11. When the fork 5 is swung down to the ground, it serves as a support, the arms 10, 11 providing a firm base. The fork is held in its raised position bv a catch 14 carried on a spring 13<x>. Foot-rests.-According to the Provisional Specification, the support when raised serves as foot-rests.
Patent GB-189910400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Portable Baths.
Inventor: PHILLPOT HARVEY HOAR
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,400. Phillpot, H. H., and Bathurst, J. May 17. Baths.-Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 an elevation, of a portable and folding bath. The frame consists of four bars or strips c, at the outer end of each of which a shorter hinged bar c<3> is fitted. The frame is opened out as shown, and a square sheet of waterproof canvas &c. placed upon it. The four sides a are then folded up together with the end bars c<3>, which are inserted in pockets in the canvas. The sides may be strengthened by the insertion of strips b. For packing, the bars c<3> are folded down on the bars c, which are then rotated on the common pin c<1> until they lie on one another. The frame is then folded and rolled in the canvas.
Patent GB-189913588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reciprocating Engines, more particularly Explosion Engines.
Inventor: FOSTER LUCIAN MARIEN
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 13,588. Lake, H. H., [Foster, L. M.]. June 30. Engines with reciprocating cylinders.-In order that the volume of the cylinder may be least and the pressure greatest when the crank is in the most favourable position to receive the pressure, the cylinder is reciprocated so that it moves forwards at the same speed as the piston during the first part of the out-stroke. Fig. 1 shows the cylinder in its course. It is moved by a cam c acting on the bowls a<6>, a' of the lever a<5>, which moves between stops B<3>, B<4> and is connected to the cylinder a by a link a<4>.
Patent GB-189916518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bolting Engines.
Inventor: MERBETH OSWALD
Filed: 1899-08-14
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 16,518. Merbeth, O. Aug. 14. Sieves or sifting-surfaces, cleaning.-In order to prevent clogging of the meshes of the bolting- cloth in apparatus for sifting flour and meal, rotary rolls c, bearing brushes arranged in helical fashion upon their surface, are adapted to sweep over the surface of the cloth. The lateral movement of the cylinders is produced by the engagement of a pin g in a spiral groove in a rotary roll f, the groove returning cross-wise upon itself so to produce a periodic reversal of the movement. The sieves may be arranged in tiers in the usual way, the brushing-cylinders being connected by chain gearing.
Patent GB-189917129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pencil Holders.
Inventor: UNGLENK OTTO
Filed: 1899-08-23
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 17,129. Unglenk, O. Aug. 23. Pencil holders.-Relates to improvements in pencil holders. Fig. 9 shows a longitudinal section. The pencil D is secured in the weighted part E, provided with a pin E<3>, which passes through slots A<1>, B<1> in the tubes A, B. The slot B<1> has lateral recesses at its ends to receive the pin E<3>, and hold the pencil in its closed or forward positions. The outer covering tube F is soldered to the tube A. A modification is described, in which the covering-tube is secured to the inner tube by means of a ring.
Patent GB-189920539-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing the Corrosion of Screw Shafts.
Inventor: HADDON HENRY
Filed: 1899-10-13
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 20,539. Haddon, H. Oct. 13. Propeller shafts, preventing corrosion of.-Lead is wrapped round the shaft between the sleeves a, b, The meeting edges of the lead are soldered together, and the ends are soldered to the sleeves which may have their ends tapered and tinned. The shaft is also protected by lead between the propeller boss, which may be tinned, and the sleeve b.
Patent GB-189924462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Displaying Advertisements.
Inventor: HAMILTON ROBERT
Filed: 1899-12-08
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 24,462. Hamilton, R., and Johnson, J. T. Dec. 8. Advertising.-The portable case A, which may be shield-shaped, or of other shape, has a transp a r e n t advertisementtablet B covering the front, being secured by clips C. The case may be illuminated by an acetylene lamp, as shown in Fig. 1, or by an oil lamp, or by a coal or oxyhydrogen gas burner &c.
Patent GB-189925747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Dynamo Eletric Machines.
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 25,747. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Buck, H. W.]. Dec. 30. Cut-outs.-Relates to means for preventing the over-running of dynamo-electric machines, especially rotary converters, and consists of a cut-out device depending upon the frequency of the alternating current. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. In the direct-current mains 7, 7<1> is a cut-out 9 operated by a current flowing through the coil 11 in a local circuit. The means for closing the local circuit consists primarily of two solenoids 12, connected with the alternating-current circuit, and 13, connected with the direct-current mains. Within the influence of the solenoids is a core 14, 15 which operates the lever 17. Normally the solenoids balance, but, if the frequency of the alternating current increases, the inductance of the coil 12 increases, and the core is pulled over by the coil 11. In modified arrangements, the battery 23 is dispensed with, and the coil 11 connected with the mains 7, 7<1>. The switch 20 may be controlled by one solenoid 12, the other being replaced by a spring, weight, &c. The cut-out may also be arranged to open the alternating-current circuits.
Patent GB-190006942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Link and Type Holders, suitable for Band or Chain Printing Surfaces.
Inventor: DUNCAN JOSEPH SMITH
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 6942. Duncan, J. S. April 12. Addressing -machines. - Relates to a combined link and type-holder adapted for band or chain printing-surfaces for addressing-machines. The holder is stamped out of a single sheet of metal, and is so formed that any single holder may be removed from a band or chain without disturbing the types therein, and the types may be removed from or inserted in any holder without disturbing the others. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a single holder, Fig. 5 a plan of three holders linked together, and Figs. 6 and 7 cross-sections of different forms of holder. The holder is stamped from a blank into the form shown, in which a channel for the rubber types i is formed by the bottom B, a vertical side C, and a curved side D, one end being closed as at b. Projections F on the side C having extensions f are formed to engage and hinge in the the recesses G in the side D. Spring tongues H engage in recesses h in the adjacent holders, when the holders are hinged together, and lock them in engagement. The types i are preferably of the form shown. Several channels may be formed on one holder as shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190008289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Insulated Electric Cables or Conductors and the Manufacture thereof
Inventor: HEYL-DIA GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 8289. Heyl-Dia, G. E. May 4. Cables.-Two or more insulated or bare conductors are covered with indiarubber or other similar material by passing the conductors D and two strips E of the insulating-material between grooved rollers. The flanges of the grooves are arranged to unite but not sever the strips of insulating-material, except at the outside edges B. The insulated conductors may afterwards be separated as desired by knives, and external coverings applied. Cutting-edges on the rol!ers may also be arranged to divide the cables into twin or other multiple forms during covering.
Patent GB-190008317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Animal Traps.
Inventor: ATKINSON JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-05
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 8317. Atkinson, J. H. May 5. Traps for mice and the like. Relates to a self-setting trap pro vided with a tilting platform. The trap a is of the shape shown, so that the bottom can be filled with water if desired. The top of the trap may be closed by a looselyfitting lid, not shown in the Figure. The entrance b is made near the top of one of the sides. Part of the metal cut away to form the entrance is turned down to form a ledge e. A ladder or approach h rests on the ledge e and on the ground. The tilting platform c is pivoted on the rod d, and is capable of movement between a wire stop f and the ledge e upon which the platform normally rests. The bait hook g is placed opposite the entrance b.
Patent GB-190011039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Seats
Inventor: BRENNAND WILLIAM ERNEST
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 11,039. Brennand, W. E., and Seller, W. H. June 18. Seats.-Relates to a folding and portable seat with an awning. The bottom consists of slats e carried on end bars a, hinged at a' and jointed at b<3> to the upper ends of the pivoted cross-legs b. Crossed awning supports h are pivoted together and to the upper ends of the legs. Stays k<1>, pivoted to the bars h, are pivoted to the upper ends of the bars f, which carry slats g to form the back. The bars f are pivoted to the legs at b<3>.
Patent GB-190013955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braces or Suspenders.
Inventor: MILLER ROBERT SALTONSTALL
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 13,955. Miller, R. S., [RiviÞre et Cie.]. Aug. 3. Braces.- Relates to the use of woven materials in the manufacture of brace fittings such as tabs and back pieces. The tabs A are made in a loom, of plain, satin, or other style of weaving, and with a buttonhole at one end, this end being woven wider than the other parts. At the front, pairs of tabs of unequal length are employed. The tabs are connected to the body of the braces by means of claw sockets b. The back piece C, Fig. 2, is woven narrower at the centre c and at the ends c<1> than at the other parts. The ends c' are also woven thinner than the other parts, to facilitate the formation of the points p, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190014752-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Boxes for Holding Cravats or other Articles by means of Pegs or Tubular Holders.
Inventor: FLASKAMP AUGUST
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 14,752. Flaskamp, A. Aug. 17. Displaying. -Boxes for cravats or similar goods are fitted with pegs or holders, such as that shown in Fig. 3, which is secured to the bottom of the cardboard or similar box by teeth punched out of a flange at the base of the holder, or, as in the case shown, of a ring surrounding it.
Patent GB-190015035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Porous Earthenware.
Inventor: THOMPSON JABEZ
Filed: 1900-08-22
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 15,035. Thompson, J. Aug. 22. Bricks; pottery &c.-About 2 parts of dried clay dust and 3 parts of riddled sawdust are mixed thoroughly in a dry state, the mixture is moistened in a pug-mill, and is moulded into bricks &c. by an extrusion machine or press in the usual manner. The bricks or articles are dried, and burned slowly in a kiln until the sawdust is consumed. Porous cellular perforated, or solid, bricks, terra-cotta, or earthenware materials are thus produced which are fire and sound proof, and are adapted to receive nails and plaster. The bricks may be used for party wails, partitions, &c., and may be used instead of timber for building purposes.
Patent GB-190103687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotives for use on Railways.
Inventor: REID GEORGE WHYTE
Filed: 1901-02-20
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 3687. Reid, G. W., and Timmis, I. A. Feb. 20. Fireboxes; stays and staying.-The outer plate of a locomotive firebox is strengthened by channel or equivalent bars C, and from these are suspended stay-bars D by which the firebox roof A is supported as when girder stays are employed.
Patent GB-190109624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Baths.
Inventor: PICKUP THOMAS
Filed: 1901-05-09
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 9624. Pickup, T., and Bradley, J. May 9. Boilers and waterheaters.-Fig. 2 shows a section of a heater for baths. The upper part of the boiler communicates by pipes S, T' with an annular conical chamber R, the inner sides of which are connected by a number of crosstubes R'. A passage for hot air is also left between the boiler and outer casing N', tubes T communicating with this space and passing through the upper boiler.
Patent GB-190111202-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Use in Softening Water.
Inventor: DRUMMOND WALTER
Filed: 1901-05-31
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 11,202. Drummond, W., and Drummond, G. W. May 31. Feedwater, purifying.-Relates to apparatus for adding a softening agent, such as lime, in proper proportions. The lime &c. is contained in a hopper a from which it is ejected into the water tank, such as a tank for supplying locomotive tenders, through an adjustable door i by blades c carried on a shaft b revolved by a turbine or water-wheel d. The turbine is mounted in a casing forming a continuation of the supply pipe f. In a modification, the turbine is mounted directly on the shaft b.
Patent GB-190115259-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Preparing and Utilizing Carburetted Air for Heating and Lighting Purposes.
Inventor: BECK NICOLAS
Filed: 1901-07-27
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 15,259. Beck, N., and Dior, R. Feb. 18, [date applied jor under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drawings to Specification. Blowpipes and blowpipe burners, carburetters for use with. Relates to a process and apparatus for making carburetted air. The Provisional Specification describes a single carburetter combined with a blowpipe, the air from a bellows being partly led to the carburetter, and partly led to act as the blast of the blowpipe receiving the carburetted air produced.
Patent GB-190115725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Beverages and Apparatus for the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: WHITE ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1901-10-22
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 15,725. White, R. J., and White, J. G. Oct. 22. Moving-container apparatus. - T h e ingredients of a special beverage a r e mixed in a machine, one form of which is shown in Fig. 1. It consists of a table C' provided with sockets for the reception of tumblers D containing the beverage, and with covers which prevent the contents from being spilled. The table is mounted on a rod B which is reciprocated by suitable m ec h anism, two arrangements of which are described.
Patent GB-190121372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for Vaporizing Liquid
Inventor: NEUBACKER PAUL
Filed: 1901-10-24
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 21,372. Neubõcker, P. Oct. 24. Evaporators; liquids, separating from vapours.-Re- lates to apparatus for evaporating lyes and other liquids, and has for its object to prevent priming and to separate liquid from vapours. The still or evapo- rator, Fig. 1, is divided into two parts by a horizontal partition a, from which is suspended a pipe b, the lower end of which is immersed in the liquid in the lower part of the evaporator. The vapours generated in the lower part of the evapo- rator have, in order to pass into the upper part of the evaporator, to traverse check appliances c which break up the froth and bubbles. This check may consist of a disc or other contrivance which nearly fills the outlet from the appliance c, so that only an annular space is left for the passage of the vapour ; or a small turbine is placed in the outlet, and in imparting motion to this the vapours are spread and the bubbles are burst. Fig. 5 shows another form of check, in which the vapours &c. flow tangentially through tubes g, h into a chamber i, from which they escape past the margin of a disc e. The liquid separated from the vapours flows back down the tube b.
Patent GB-190122820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seal-locks or Fastenings and Seals therefor.
Inventor: REYNOLDS CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1901-11-12
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 22,820. Reynolds, C. J. Nov. 12. Doors, wagon.-Relates to a seal lock or fastening for the doors of freight cars &c. The casing for the seal consists of a plate A having a longitudinal groove E provided with a projection F, and a front plate B provided with projections H, I. The projections F, H, I have their rear ends substantially at right-angles to the plates. The plates are secured to the door by bolts c, and one bolt C acts as a pivot for the latch D. The plate B has an opening J, preferably glazed, to exhibit the seal S. A plate K is secured to the jamb and is cut away at the centre so as to leave a portion with a knife-edge L around which the seal is bent. The latch D has a hook portion D" adapted to fit over the attachment bolt f<4> of the plate K. A camshaped disc p is secured to the bolt f<1> so that, when the bolt is rotated, the projection p<1> on the cam engages the hook D" and locks the latch in the locking position. The head of the bolt f<1> is reeessed to receive a tool or key for turning the bolt. The seal S is provided with slots which register, when the seal is doubled, to form holes to engage the projections F, H in the casing and prevent the withdrawal of the seal. The seal is inserted from the front end, when the door is closed, and is cut by the edge L when the door is slidden back to open the same. The recess E and the projection I prevent the insertion of a tool for displacing the seal.
Patent GB-190122898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Lapping Heads used in Electric Cable Making Machines.
Inventor: MONT ERNEST ALEXANDER CL
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 22,898. Claremont, E. A., and Hyde, J. B. Nov. 13. Wire, covering by winding. - Relates to lapping heads for conductor - covering machines. The head is formed with an expansible spindle for holding the spool of paper &c. A divided internally-coned collar c is held contracted by a spring d, and is expanded b y a coned collar e, which is prevented from turning on the spindle a by a key e<1>. The cone e is pressed down by a coiled spring g acting between a nut h and washer f. The collar c is shown resting on a loose plate b, but this may be omitted. The washer f may also be omitted, the spring g bearing in a recess on the upper surface of the cone e. A locking-pin i is used.
Patent GB-190124633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Driving Dynamos on Railway and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BEAUMONT FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 24,633. Beaumont, F. J., and Still, W. M. Dec. 3. Drawings to Specification. Switches. - Comprises improvements on the apparatus described in Specification No. 6004, A.D. 1901, whereby a dynamo can be driven from the axle of a railway or other vehicle at a practically-constant speed, notwithstanding variations in the speed of the axle above a predetermined minimum. In order to reverse the field connections when the direction of rotation is reversed, a switch or pole-changer is actuated by a lever from the belt pulley, to which a longitudinal movement is imparted by cam surfaces on the flanges of the drum upon which the pulley is mounted. The switch or pole-changer may be actuated by a lever having a toothed segment, adapted to be engaged by a worm on the dynamo shaft. After the actuation of the lever, the toothed segment is held out of contact with the worm by an electromagnet in the dynamo-circuit.
Patent GB-190124838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Recoil Apparatus for Ordnance.
Filed: 1901-12-05
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 24,838. Wise, W. L., [Skodawerke Akt.-Ges.]. Dec. 5. Mountings.-Relates to recoil apparatus. Fig. 2 shows the gun in its recoiled position, and Fig. 4 shows the recoil apparatus, to a larger scale, in its forward normal position. Three telescopic tubes a, e, g are carried in the casing b. The tube a is provided with a hydraulic piston m, the tube e with a recoil spring f and the tube g with a recoil spring f<2>. The entire recoil apparatus is removable in one piece from the casing b.
Patent GB-190204656-A (GB)
Inventor: CARTER WILLIAM ALFRED
Filed: 1902-02-24
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 4656. Carter, W. A. Feb. 24. Sealing bottles etc.; corks.-Relates to a method of and means for sealing bottles to containing intoxicating liquors, to enable them to be served by licensed victuallers &c. to children under the prescribed age limit. For the purpose of closing the bottles &c., corks A, Fig. 3, are employed, having a disc or crown B of sealing-wax affixed to them. When the cork is inserted, the wax is impressed by a heated seal or stamp, causing it to spread over and adhere to the mouth of the vessel. The wax may be melted by other means, and a cold stamp used. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the bottle &c. is closed by an ordinary cork C, and a wax sealing-disc E is employed having a pin F moulded in it for insertion in the cork, the wax, as in the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, being melted and impressed by a stamp.
Patent GB-190210733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Electric Regulating or Controlling Devices or Systems
Inventor: STOCKMEYER WILHELM
Filed: 1902-05-09
Granted: 1903-05-09
Abstract: 10,733. Stockmeyer, W. May 9. Starting and stopping.-A regulating-device is operated by an electromagnetic arrangement depending upon the difference of potential between two sources, one being substantially constant and the other variable. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement applicable for regulating the speed of a marine engine. The armature a of a generator is mounted on the propeller shaft and is connected in series with an accumulator and one coil of a solenoid g. The other coil which is of thin wire is connected to the battery. With normal speed, the coils balance and the core h remains as adjusted. Should the propeller break, for example, the generator overcomes the battery and the steam valve m is operated to cut off steam. Instead of operating a steam valve, the core may operate a resistance switch or other apparatus.