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Patent GB-189813006-A (GB)
Title: Joints and Connections.
Inventor: STANBRIDGE HENRY
Filed: 1898-06-10
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 13,006. Stanbridge, H. June 10. Plates, securing tubes to; couplings, disconnectible.-Fig. 6 shows a method of securing a boiler tube L to a plate I. A flanged screwed liner J is screwed into the tube by a hexagonal or other movable piece K, which is loosely keyed on the liner. A washer M of copper, lead, or the like is interposed between the conical ends of the tube and movable piece K to make a tight joint. Fig. 7 shows a method of connecting two water tubes together by a screwed liner or union formed with right and left handed threads. An operating ring or piece 0 is loosely keyed on the union, and is made with conical end surfaces which bear against packing-washers Q.
Patent GB-189815918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slubbing, Intermediate, and Roving Frames.
Filed: 1898-07-21
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 15,918. Lees & Co., A., and Taylor, R. July 21. Slubbing, intermediate, and roving frames.-The brackets b for carrying the bolsters or the footsteps are made adjustable upon the rail a. In Fig. 1, the bracket is made to clip the rail, and the bevelled head f of a securing-bolt e is caused to engage with the sides of a dovetailed groove in the rail. The upper part of the groove may have parallel sides, or it may be dispensed with, the sides of the rail being inclined outwards instead.
Patent GB-189818684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Fence Machines.
Inventor: COOK ADOLPHUS HENRY
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 18,684. Cook, A. H., Bruce, J. G., and Bruce, C. Aug. 31. Fencing.-Relates to an appliance for securing droppers to wire fencing of the kind described in Specification No. 15,955, A.D. 1898. The dropper H is made of a double wire twisted as shown. The longitudinal wires are held steady by a frame A resting on the ground and staying the wires by means of brackets C and hooks F. The top and bottom ends of the dropper are twisted round the longitudinal wires by means of a bar J with eyes at each end, and the intermediate lengths of the dropper are twisted by means of a block I with handles and a groove equal in width to the thickness of the dropper wire. The post A consists of two bars held together by clamps.
Patent GB-189820276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Train Control for Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: POTTER WILLIAM B
Filed: 1898-09-24
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 20,276. Potter, W. B. Feb. 28, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drawings to Specification Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to means whereby any number of electric motors on cars, when coupled to form a train, can be controlled from a single point on the train. Each ear is complete in itself, with motor and controller equipment, and master controllers are provided on the train in the different cars. The motor controllers are worked from the pneumatic-pressure brake pipes, but the valves which determine the admission to the operative parts are electrically controlled from any one of the master controllers. The general arrangement of the connection and the construction of the operating-mechanism of the switches are shown in the Specification.
Patent GB-189820563-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in Can Openers and the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: GREGORY VICTOR HERBERT
Filed: 1898-09-29
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,563. Gregory, V. H. Sept. 29. Shears.-A can-opener is made so as to cut out a narrow strip of the metal forming the top of the can, and takes the form of a pair of shears. One half is made from a blank of the form shown in Fig. 1, and has a point c for making an initial opening in the can. The blank is struck to form a handle h and two shearing-edgesf, as shown in Fig. 2, and in section on a large scale in Fig. 4. Pivoted between the two parts i, at a<1>, is a blade g with shearing-edges j and a sharpened back edge. A spring is fitted between the handles as shown.
Patent GB-189901228-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Christmas Cracker.
Inventor: SPAGNOLETTI JAMES ERNEST
Filed: 1899-01-18
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 1228. Spagnoletti, J. E. Jan. 18. Bon-bon crackers are made of any suitable material in the form of a wish bone or horse-shoe. The limbs are weakened at a point such as X, and the detonating material is fitted in a suitable strip b.
Patent GB-189905660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Cushions and other similar Structures.
Inventor: KOESTER CARL
Filed: 1899-03-15
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 5660. Koester, C., [Anton, H. M.]. March 15. A i r cushions.- Relates to travelling air cushions &c. Two annular discs A, A<1> of rubber have their edges secured together in the ordinary way. The cushion thus made is inflated, the inflation hole closed, and the cushion then vulcanized and allowed to set in its proper form ; afterwards the inside is vulcanized. This cushion when left alone will naturally assume its expanded form. A screw plug C, with washer D, fits into a screwed neck B, and can be unscrewed to allow inflation and then screwed up to entrap the air at atmospheric pressure. The stem B<1> and crosspiece F prevent the plug from being removed.
Patent GB-189906987-A (GB)
Title: Means or Apparatus for Determining the Gear-ratio of Cycles.
Inventor: HOOD WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 6987. Hood, W. April 1. Gear-ratio and diameter of wheels, determining.- A scale graduated in terms of # is marked on a rod, tape, floor, &c., and the cycle is wheeled along it during a single revolution of the cranks, the distance moved then giving the gear-ratio. In another arrangement, the driving-wheel is made to rest on a drum having a scale marked on its surface or connected with a counting-apparatus. By causing the wheel to turn through one revolution, the scale gives the diameter. According to the Provisional Specification, the apparatus may be combined with coin-freed apparatus.
Patent GB-189908635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Stands, particularly intended for Display Purposes.
Inventor: MAGILL EDWIN BELMONT
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 8635. Magill, E. B. April 25. Displaying.-Stands for hats are formed with arms A pivoted to a head A' on a bar A<2>, the arms being adapted for insertion within the hat to hold it, as shown in dotted lines. The arms are connected with a sleeve A<3> by links a', and are actuated by a pivoted lever A<4> which is connected with one of the arms by a link a<2>. A spring A<5> tends to hold the arms extended, as shown in full lines. The rod A' is preferably fitted to the tubular end of a rod or bracket A<6>, so as to be turned to show the hat on all sides.
Patent GB-189909431-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Preservation of Milk.
Inventor: BRECHER ADOLF
Filed: 1899-05-04
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 9431. Brecher, A., and Kittel, A. May 4. Food preparations; preserving milk.-Milk is preserved by adding to the unskimmed milk a mixture of an alkaline carbonate and sugar and evaporating to dryness at 40‹ C. The product is ground to a fine powder and packed in hermetically-sealed tins ready for solution in water when required for use.
Patent GB-189913849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: ATHERTON JACOB
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 13,849. Atherton, J. July 4. Patent refused. Incandescent lamps.-A bayonet or screw cap g is made with two slots g<1>, g<2> corresponding to grooves formed in the neck of the bulb, and is secured against a shoulder f on the neck by a wire h laid in the slots and grooves and having its ends twisted together. The bulb may have a long neck a', which can be divided by a hot wire or otherwise, for replacing a filament, and afterwards rejoined. The new filam e n t i s previously mounted on short wires, which are attached to the original leading-in wires.
Patent GB-189923542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grain-trimming Apparatus.
Inventor: SUDERMAN CHARLES THEODORE
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 23,542. Suderman, C. T., and Lacy, G. W. May 2, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Loading.-Relates to trimming grain in ships. The grain is fed into a hopper A, partly shown, having preferably two discharge openings a, a' at the bottom of converging collecting-pockets. Compressed air, supplied by pipes having controlling valves C, C' outside the hopper, is introduced into the pipes E below the discharge valves, and the grain is thus forced through the flexible pipes F to any required part of the ship.
Patent GB-190001493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Well Boring and Lining Tubes.
Inventor: PEHLKE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 1493. Pehlke, F. Jan. 23. Well pumps.-The well boring and lining tube, shown in the Figure, has the suction piece b, screwed to the well tube a and provided with the earth borer f. The metal sleeve g, adjustably arranged on the t u b e a, protects the suction or straining-piece b, and has the wedgeshaped protecting ring c at the lower end.
Patent GB-190003669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting Veneers and Boards from Thick Planks, Round Wood, and the like.
Inventor: KRAUS FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1900-02-24
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 3669. Kraus, F. Feb. 24. Cutting-up and slicing. -Relates to a machine for cutting veneers and boards from planks, round wood, &c. The knife-bar A slides in guides in the standards b, and is connected with the top of the framing by a link f, so that, when it is moved down by the cranks e, it travels sideways, giving a drawing cut. The thickness of the board cut is determined by the position of the contact-bar n, Fig. 2. The contact-bar carrier k is pivoted to the knife carrier A, so that it is parallel with the knife. The position of the contact-bar is determined by the levers m adjusted by screws t, which are pivoted to eyes r on the knife carrier. Springs inserted between the sliding parts u, v allow the levers to yield if a knot or the like is encountered by the contact-bar.
Patent GB-190006616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines.
Inventor: MORLEY HERBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-04-09
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 6616. Morley, H. F. April 9. Platen presses.-Relates to guards for machines of the " Cropper " or " Minerva " type. On each side of the platen are guides g for a sliding rod g<1>. A cross-bar g<2> is carried by the upper ends of the rods g<1>, and on their lower ends are rollers g<3>. When the platen is in the feeding position, as shown, the rods g<1> and bar g<2> drop by gravity or under the pressure of a spring. When the platen swings on its pivot f into printing position, the rollers g<3> engage the curved surfaces a' of the framing a, or other cam surfaces, lifting the rods g' and bar g<2>. In a modificatian, the rods g<1> are operated by links connected to fixed parts of the framing.
Patent GB-190008508-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Shovel and Weighing Device.
Inventor: OPLATEK JOSEF
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 8508. Oplatek, J. May 8. Handles. - Relates to handles for weighing- scoops for flour, seeds, and the like. The scoop a is of ordinary construction, with a handle c attached by a pivoted fork b. The handle c is attached to one end of a spring within a casing d, and is graduated to indicate the weight of the contents of the scoop. The casing d is held in a spring clip g when in use as a handle for the scoop.
Patent GB-190010693-A (GB)
Title: A Money or Savings Box.
Inventor: REIZENSTEIN EMILE
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 10,693. Reizenstein, E. June 12. Money boxes.-The box is a cylindrical metal can A having a removable lid R and containing a false bottom B. T h e false bottom B is normally held up by a spring C on a central stem D, which rises from the real bottom within a tube E on the false one, and is kept rigid by struts T at the top of the box. The cover, which is pierced by a slot U provided with a trap W, is secured automatically by a catch K subject to a spring P, and, when the weight of the contents has become sufficient to t a k e the false bottom to the bottom of the box, the catch can be disengaged by the use of a screw in the side of the box which is engaged by a pair of half-nuts H on springs J projecting from the catch. Normally the half-nuts are clear of the screw, but a V-slot in a bar.F carried by the false bottom closes them together, when the false bottom is in its lowest position. In a modification, a push-button replaces the screw.
Patent GB-190017205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Developing Trays or Dishes for Photographic Films.
Inventor: ROGERS BASIL MANDER
Filed: 1900-09-27
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 17,205. Rogers, B. M. Sept. 27. Trays and dishes; developing.-Relates to a developing-tray for films, fitted with clips to keep the films flat in the bottom of the dish. The dish is shown in action in Fig. 2. The clipping-plates b, which are T-shaped, are hinged at c to the edge of the dish, and pressed down by helical springs b surrounding the hinge pins. The clips are opened by pressing on the upper ends.
Patent GB-190106799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: CLEEMPUT CHAREL VAN
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1902-04-01
Abstract: 6799. Cleemput, C. van. April 1. Tyres, pneumatic. -The outer cover consists of two chrome e leather casings B, B<1> and an outer rubber casing C, all of which are attached to the rim by their ribbed edges. In tyres for lighter vehicles, only one leather casing is employed, and the rubber casing is replaced by a non-slipping rubber tread band.
Patent GB-190115004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stirring Apparatus.
Inventor: DAVIS DELIA
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 15,004. Davis, D. July 23. Moving-stirrer apparatus for pastry materials &c. The concave blades D, shaped to suit the container, are formed with openings extending from the root to the point, one on each side of a central line. In front of each blade is an 8-shape wire beater E, bowed outwards and fixed at its ends.
Patent GB-190116215-A (GB)
Title: A Pipe Union Seal Attachment.
Inventor: BRIDDEN WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1901-08-13
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 16,215. Bridden, W. G. Aug. 13. Tampering with, preventing.-Relates to a pipe union seal attachment to prevent unauthorized persons from uncoupling unions or joints on pipes, the device being especially applicable for protecting the unions of gas meters. The protecting-device consists of a box in halves A, B, hinged together ; one half B carries the seal ring E, while the other half A has the tongue-piece D to pass through the slot in the ring E and permit of sealing with wax, lead, or other material within the ring. In a modified form of box-like device, the tongue and seal ring are arranged on the edge instead of on the top, and, in a further modification, the hinge is omitted and the separate halves are slid into position around the joint to be protected.
Patent GB-190116550-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Mouth Harmonica or Organ
Inventor: FIELD ROBERT
Filed: 1901-08-17
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 16,550. Field, R., and Hanson, A. Aug. 17. Mouth organs.-An ordinary mouth organ a, having a complete scale, is attached to a block c which carries on each side reed boxes d, e containing accompaniment reeds. The accompaniment reeds are controlled by valves connected to pushes n which are actuated by the fingers. They are sounded by wind blown through a pipe s, which is provided with a flexible connection at r to enable it to follow the movements of the mouth while playing on the mouth organ a.
Patent GB-190117113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bathing and like Dresses.
Inventor: MACCOLINI ICILIUS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-08-26
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 17,113. Maccolini, I. W. Aug. 26. Wearing - apparel, buoyant; bathing - dresses. -A bathing - costume is provided with a lifesaving device, which may also be used as an aid in swimming and learning to swim. A rubber, rubber and canvas, oilcloth, or other waterproof hollow receptacle 7 is placed in each sleeve 5 of the dress, to which it is buttoned at 8 and 9, as shown. The two receptacles are connected by a flexible tube 10, having a branch tube which may be placed in the mouth for purposes of inflation.
Patent GB-190119902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: WENMAEKERS EDMOND
Filed: 1901-10-05
Granted: 1902-10-04
Abstract: 19,902. Wenmaekers, E. Oct. 5. Sulphuric acid; sulphuric anhydride.-Relates to a process of making sulphuric acid without the employment of lead chambers. Pyrites or similar ores containing sulphur are roasted in a suitable furnace, and the resultant gases are first cooled by passage through an annular cylinder 3, and are then passed to a purifying-column 10 charged with coke to condense sulphuric anhydride and other impurities. From the column 10 the sulphurous anhydride passes to a column 11, within which are arranged horizontal divisions between which the gases pass and pipes for supplying steam to dissolve out the remaining impurities. The sulphurous anhydride then passes through a column 21, charged with coke, over which strong sulphuric acid is passed to dry the gas. The dried sulphurous anhydride then passes to chambers heated by the waste heat of the furnace and containing shelves with platinized asbestos, which causes the conversion of the sulphurous anhydride into sulphuric anhydride. The exit pipes 28, 28 from the chambers pass through the entrance pipes 27, 27, so that the outcoming gases partially heat the inflowing gases. Extractors are arranged in the entrance and exit pipes for the purpose of effecting an increase of pressure in the chambers. The gases from the chambers, after the condensation of sulphuric anhydride, are passed through water which absorbs any sulphurous anhydride that has not been converted. The solution thus obtained is introduced into the top of the steam column 11, so that the sulphurous anhydride may be passed again through the chambers.
Patent GB-190202433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stocking Suspenders.
Inventor: HAMMOND ISABELLE MARY
Filed: 1902-01-30
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2433. H a m - mond, I. M. Jan. 30. Stocking suspenders; garters; corsets.-Consists of an adjustable band or garter A to be secured round the stocking below the knee, and having attached to it an adjustable band or bands B, B<1>; these are attached to the lower front part of the corset C, which is drawn in by the tension of the bands.
Patent GB-190206407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Starting Explosion Engines
Inventor: RENNES DIRK WILLEN VAN
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 6407. Rennes, D. W. van. March 15. Gas and explo- sive-vapour engines, starting. A cham- ber E is attached to the head C of the cylinder and carries an incan- descent tube F, an admission valve G, and an igniter L for starting. The chamber E and tube F are first heated at starting, and then the fly- wheel is turned to draw in a charge, which is slightly compressed by turning the fly- wheel back. The valve N is then opened and a match is applied to the escaping mixture, causing an explosion which starts the engine.
Patent GB-190207417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Regulating the Supply of Air or Air and Steam to Steam Boiler Furnaces to Promote Combustion of Smoke.
Inventor: CATTERALL JOHN
Filed: 1902-03-27
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 7417. Catterall, J. March 27. Smoke - consuming.-The supply of air and steam or of air or steam alone at the back of a steam-boiler furnace, preferably through a hollow firebridge as shown in Fig. 1, is controlled by the opening and closing of the firedoor. In the arrangement shown, the damper d controlling the admission of air to the hollow firebridge, and a cock at e, Fig. 2, controlling the supply of steam by the pipe E, are both operated by the weighted lever G, which is raised whenever the firedoor is opened, by means of the screw L, or the winding-drum L<11>, Fig. 9. A half-nut K, capable of turning with a squared guide-rod N, as shown in Fig. 6, engages the screw L when the firedoor is closed, but is withdrawn from it, when the door is opened, by means of the link R and a crank-arm, which turns the rod N against the action of a spring. The screw L is turned by means of the band pulley M, when the clutch m<1> is in gear, so as to lift the weighted lever G and close the damper and steam valve. When the nut K reaches the top of the screw, it strikes the lever m<2> and throws the clutch out of gear, and thus stops the rotation of the screw. On opening the firedoor the nut is withdrawn and the weighted lever G falls, opening the damper and the steam valve A belt fork and fast and loose pulleys may be used instead of the clutch. When the drum L<11>, Fig. 9, is employed, the opening of the door throws the clutch S out of gear and leaves the drum loose on its shaft; and when the lever G is completely raised, its end strikes a lever, which throws out of gear another clutch on the shaft of the pulley M and so stops the rotation of the drum.
Patent GB-190210863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette Making Machines.
Inventor: BARON LOUIS BERNHARD
Filed: 1902-05-12
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 10,863. Baron, L. B. May 12. Cigarette - making machines of the "continuous " rod type. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section and Fig. 3 a plan of part of the rod-forming mechanism, and Fig. 5 a cross-section on the line B-B. On leaving the feed-wheel 15, the tobacco passes beneath a long tapering tongue 16, over which the paper 13 is wrapped and pasted by the usual mechanism 20 and disc 21. A curved projection 23, on the frame of the machine, turns down one side of the paper before it reaches the disc 21. Part of the trough cover 22 may be heated to rapidly dry the applied paste.
Patent GB-190215407-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hairpin
Inventor: ARMSTRONG GEORGE HUTTON
Filed: 1902-07-10
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 15,407. Armstrong, G. H. July 10. Hair-pins.- The two prongs D, E of a hair-pin touch and cross one another. After partially inserting the pin in the hair, the prongs are uncrossed by turning the upper part of the pin relatively to the lower part and the pin is then completely inserted, after which the prongs are crossed by releasing the upper part.
Patent GB-190226534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Locks
Inventor: SEIBERT GEORGE RUDOLF ANTON
Filed: 1902-12-02
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 26,534. Seibert, G. R. A. Dec. 2. Indicators, "engaged."-In a lock or fastening for doors, especially the doors of water-closets, lavatories, bathrooms, ship's cabins, &c., the end r of the spindle of the inner handle l carries a disc r<1> provided with inscriptions to indicate whether the room is occupied or not. Upon the operation of the handle, the inscription corresponding to the position of the parts is moved in front of a slot t<1> in the cover plate t.
Patent GB-190304935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Lime
Inventor: ELDRED BYRON
Filed: 1903-03-03
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 4935. Eldred, B. March 3. Lime.-Hydrate of lime is obtained in a dry pulverulent form, free from quicklime and calcium carbonate by first slaking quicklime with excess of water. The product may be allowed to stand for several days to age, and then (by careful adjustment) sufficient anhydrous, or partially hydrated, quicklime is added to combine with the excess of moisture. The preparation of the partiallyhydrated oxide of lime is not necessarily a distinct operation. Excess of quicklime may be added, and then, after stirring, sufficient water is added to convert the partial hydrate CaO.CaO2H2 to the complete hydrate CaO2H2, the stirring being continued until a dry powder results.