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Patent GB-189726451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxing Gloves.
Inventor: WOOD WILLIAM GRAHAM
Filed: 1897-11-12
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 26,451. Lake, H. H., [Wood, W. G.]. Nov. 12. Boxing.-The thumb part B of boxing gloves has an unpadded tip B', which may be placed in a pocket D so that the fist can be clenched in the natural manner. The padding of the thumb is carried down to the wrist with a gradual decrease in thickness as shown at b'. The connection between the padded and web parts of the glove may be made along the line XX or along the side of the forefinger.
Patent GB-189726639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Mineral Water Syphons.
Inventor: RICHARDS JULIA DENNIS
Filed: 1897-11-15
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 26,639. Richards, J. D. Nov. 15. Advertising.-The inner glass tube of siphon bottles is used for the display of advertisements and announcements.
Patent GB-189726836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filling Machines for Aerated Beverages.
Inventor: JACKSON JOHN PERKINS
Filed: 1897-11-17
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 26,836. Jackson, J. P. Nov. 17. Bottling.-Relates to machines for filling bottles &c. with aerated liquids. A closed cylinder A, provided with an adjustable safety-valve F, is connected through the valve U to the filling-nozzle B, so that the air or gas displaced from the bottle during filling, and any froth or overflow, are discharged into the cylinder A, instead of into the open air, as in the usual snifting process. The valve D is operated by the lever E from the filling-handle &c. When the next bottle has been inserted, and the filling-handle operated, the gas &c. in the cylinder A is returned to the empty bottle. In a modification, the safety-valve F is replaced by an airtight piston, which works in the cylinder under the pressure of a weighted lever &c. The apparatus may also be arranged to discharge the gas &c. from the cylinder A into the air, by the opening of a valve when the corking of the bottle has been completed. The valve D may also be replaced by a valve carried by a vertically-movable filling-tube.
Patent GB-189728526-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Increasing the Illuminating Power of Gas made from Coal or other Material.
Inventor: WIGHAM JOHN RICHARDSON
Filed: 1897-12-03
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 28,526. Wigham, J. R. Dec. 3. Mixing gases; carburetting.-Acetylene is added to coal gas or other gas, supplied through a pipe, to increase its illuminating power, by passing the coal gas through a governor or using other means to deliver it at a uniform pressure to the burners, and introducing the acetylene between the governor and burners, from a generator or gas holder. The supply of acetylene is regulated by a valve adjustable to a conical seat by a fine screw, and provided with an index showing the amount of gas necessary for any desired increase of illuminating power ; a governor may also be used on the acetylene supply.
Patent GB-189803772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools or Appliances to be used in the Boring or Finishing of Hollow or Tubular Metallic Articles.
Inventor: STOREY ANDREW WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-02-15
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 3772. Storey, A. W. Feb. 15. Boring and drilling; milling; workholders.- Drills for enlarging the internal diameter of tubular articles, such as the hubs, bottom brackets, &c. of velocipedes, at a short distance from one or both ends, consist of a spindle a with a slot b in which is pivoted a lever d. The long arm of the lever is normally pressed outwards by a spring e, and the short arm has a cutting-edge or carries an adjustable cutter d'. As the spindle descends in the tubular article, the long arm of the lever is forced inwards and the cutting - edge outwards. The spindle a may in addition be furnished with a boring or milling cutter f and a milling- cutter l for facing the end of the article. The tubular article, such as a bottom bracket n, is clamped in a holder p, shown in sectional plan in Fig. 5, against an upright p<1> by a jaw s operated by a lever t pivoted on a pin p<3>. The jaw s has a hole or recess to fit on to one of the projecting sockets, and is guided by a rod p<2> carried by the upright p<1>.
Patent GB-189804940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Injectors.
Inventor: WHITE THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1899-03-01
Abstract: 4940. White, T. H. March 1. Injectors; casings; valves and cocks; regulating or controlling.-Figs. 2 and 3 show some of the improvements applied to a combination injector, that is, one in which some of the necessary boiler fittings are combined with the injector proper, such improvements being, however, applicable to other injectors. The water-supply branch and its controlling-valve c are contained in a branch D of the casing, opposite to the branch E containing the overflow valve and passages. In a modification, the water valve c and the overflow valve g are arranged horizontally. The valve k controls the supply of steam to the injector. The valve casing p<2>, and the back-pressure valve p working in it, can be removed together. As shown in Fig. 29, the steam nozzle m may be movable and provided with a screwed spindle, so that the valve k controls the supply of steam to it through the holes m<7>. Combining-tubes; delivery tubes.-These are formed in one and secured in the casing by means of a screw thread and a single faced joint o<2>. Overflow arrangements.-The ordinary overflow e is placed in a cavity s which communicates by a passage s o with the outlet d. The position of the passage so in the cavity s is such that, when the injector is in place, water escaping from the overflow e cannot reach the outlet d until the cavity s is full ; and the water so trapped is drawn back when the injector is fully in action. The supplementary overflow f, communicates through a non-return valve g with the outlet.
Patent GB-189805908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for use in Manufacturing Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: VEZIN RENE
Filed: 1898-03-10
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 5908. Vezin, R., and Oudry, A. March 10. Acetylene.-The generator consists of a cylindrical vessel F having an airtight plug L, an outlet for residual lime &c., and a carbide feeding-magazine f. The generated gas passes through a tube E to a gas holder having an adjustably-weighted bell A. Within the generator is an inverted T-shaped tube J, J<1>, the lower member of which passes through the cylinder and is joined to an opening in the casing of the gas holder. A rod i<1> is pivoted to the generator at i<11>, and is connected to a vertical rod i, at the upper end of which is a conical spring valve I which normally closes, but may open to any required extent, the outlet from the carbide magazine to the generator. The rod i<1> is moved upwards and downwards on its pivot by a tappet J" attached to the bell of the holder, whereby the supply of carbide to the generator is regulated according to the amount of gas in the holder. The carbide magazine may be provided with sight windows g, and with a feeding-chamber h<1> and cock h. Water is charged into the generator through a siphon M.
Patent GB-189806140-A (GB)
Title: Boxes for the Transmission by Post, or otherwise, of Glass Plates
Inventor: BEACH WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-12
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 6140. Beach, W. H. March 12. Plate and like boxes and receptacles.-Boxes for photographic and other glass plates, for transmission by post or otherwise, consist of wooden boards or sides A separated at the ends by distancepieces a, and at the bottom by a piece b. The lid or distance-piece c is pivoted at one end, at d, and is secured at the other end by a cord or pin &c. passed through perforations as shown. When used for photographic plates, an opaque covering and a cap lid may be used. The box shown is adapted for only a single plate, but by using partitions or end grooves it may be adapted to carry several plates.
Patent GB-189813158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Closing of Tins, Boxes, and other Receptacles.
Inventor: CEVOLANI EDOARDO
Filed: 1898-06-11
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 13,158. Lake, H. H., [Cevolani, E.]. June 11. Cans; cans, opening.-The top edge of the body of the can is provided with mouldings f, c, o, as shown in Fig. 5, and the lid is fixed by turning in the doubled flange e below the ridge f. Before putting on the lid, the groove c is filled with asbestos, cement, indiarubber, gum, or other sealing-material. The flange e is turned in by pressing the can and lid through a die. The can is opened by tearing out a wire h, previously inserted in a groove a in the lid or in the can, and having a free end passing out through a hole in the groove. This opening-arrangement may also be applied to cans of other forms than that shown. '
Patent GB-189823907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knitting Machine Needles.
Inventor: STURGESS GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-11-12
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 23,907. Sturgess, G. F. Nov. 12. Knitting-machine needles.-Relates to improvements on the transferring-needles described in Specification No. 23,011, A.D. 1895. The end of the hook is pointed at 5 and sloped at 6 so as to be capable of penetrating the loop on the adjacent needle, and is provided with a recess 7, 8, or 2 either on the hook point, latch, or stem, in which recess the loop is held while being penetrated by the adjacent needle. The recess is made on the latch when a loop is to be penetrated, and not cast off, as in Fig. 3. The hooked part of the stem and the latch may be set aside, as in Fig. 9, so as to penetrate a loop as shown in Fig. 5. The rear part of the hook is set aside, in Figs. 8 and 9, so that the latch remains central. The stem of the needle, is reduced at parts, as at 1, 1<a>, to give springiness to the stem, and also to guide the hooked end of one needle into the loop on the adjacent one and to allow the hook of one needle to get in the axial line of the adjacent one. Figs. 12 and 13 show a loop being penetrated either in the upward or downward movement of the vertical needle.
Patent GB-189900541-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Optometers.
Inventor: JEBB THOMAS BARRY
Filed: 1899-01-10
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 541. Jebb, T. B. Jan. 10. Sight-testing apparatus.-Relates to optometers. A large cylinder A has a smaller coaxial extension, in which are fitted a concave lens K and a convex lens K<1>, a slot K<2> allowing of the introduction of additional test lenses when required. At the end is an eye-piece carrying two abutting convex lenses 0 with their circular edges partly cut away so as to join along a straight line. These lenses can be rotated with their holder to test for astigmatism. The cylinder A may be closed at the end by a ground glass plate G, near which an adjustable reflector F is supported by a bracket arm E. A ground glass disc h is carried by a focussing-ring H which can be moved longitudinally, when making the test, by a rack and pinion motion I, J, the result being read off on a scale H<3>.
Patent GB-189901198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packings for Stuffing Boxes, and the like.
Inventor: BLACKITH FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-01-18
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 1198. Blackith, F., and Green, J. Jan. 18. Stuffing-boxes.-Relates to metallic packing. The antifriction metal packing a is in one piece axially, and is held against the rod or spindle by means of the springs S, enclosed in the brass or gun-metal cage or holder b. The pins p keep the whole together.
Patent GB-189901766-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Blue Basic Dyestuffs Soluble in Water.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 1766. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Jan. 25. Dyes, artificial.-New blue basic dye-stuffs, which are readily soluble in water and dye cotton, unmordanted or mordanted with tartar emetic, as well as wool and half wool, fast blue shades, are prepared as follows :-A saffranine, such as phenosaffranine and its homologues known as saffranine "G extra," "HN extra," "GGS," "#" "T," &c., is diazotized, and two molecular proportions of the diazo compound are combined with one molecular proportion of #-naphthol, in a neutral, slightly-acid, or ammoniacal solution. The product is salted out, filtered, washed with common-salt solution, pressed, and dried.
Patent GB-189904435-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Conveying, Feeding, and Cleaning Cotton in Spinning Mills.
Inventor: ISSENMANN ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-02-28
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 4435. Issenmann, A. Feb. 28. Feeding - trunks with breaking - up apparatus. - Cotton is conveyed from one part of a mill to another, supplied to the mixing-room, and to openers, scutchers, and other machines, and simultaneously cleaned by means of an air current. In Fig. 1 the cotton is passed from the bale breaker B into the hopper a of an air trunk c, which communicates with the several compartments I, II, III of the mixing-room. The pipe is provided with hinged and weighted doors h, Fig. 4, opening into the several compartments of the mixing-room, each door being provided with a perforated extension or shutter k, which, when the door is open, extends across the trunk C and blocks the passage to the cotton, but allows the dust to pass through to the dust chamber g. The door is retained in the closed position by a spring catch l.
Patent GB-189906398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Paper Bags or Containers.
Inventor: SCHMITZ THEODOR
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6398. Schmitz, T. March 24. Paper bags are of double thickness, and the outer shell has a space surrounded by perforations b to form a voucher which can be detached by tearing along the perforations without making a hole in the bag. A slit c enables the finger to be inserted.
Patent GB-189910040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Telegraphs.
Inventor: CEREBOTANI LUIGI
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 10,040. Cerebotani, L., and Silbermann, A. May 12. Telegraphs.-Printing-telegraphs in which the transmitter keys send a number of impulses of one sign to operate an escapement in the receiver, the printing being done by an impulse of opposite sign. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the receiving-apparatus. The magnets D, D<1> operate an escapement anchor g<1>, which controls the motor-driven shaft x carrying an escape-wheel a and a stop-wheel b. The magnet D<1> is polarized by a local circuit, so that the transmitting-impulses neutralize its attraction. The shaft x has a sliding sleeve s operated by a shifting-lever h and magnets E, E<1> which are in local circuits. The sleeve s carries a stop disc c, provided also with a pin y for coupling with the wheel b, a cam disc v for operating the paper feed at the commencement of each signal, and a typewheel T. The printing-magnet 0 is in a relay circuit closed by an impulse of opposite polarity to the signal impulses. The printing-lever also controls the local circuit of the magnet E, the local circuit of the magnet E' being controlled by the disc c.
Patent GB-189910850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to the Extraction of Zinc from Substances or Compounds containing the same.
Inventor: RYAN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1900-04-23
Abstract: 10,850. Ryan, T., and Hughes, N. May 24. Zinc.-Relates to a process for obtaining zinc in the form of oxide or hydrate from compounds or substances containing zinc. The substance is first treated with a solution of caustic alkali, preferably caustic soda. The solution is treated with zinc and iron or other galvanic couple to remove lead. The solution is then treated with lime and bleaching-powder to remove oxides of iron, manganese, and silicon and organic matter. The solution, which then contains the zinc dissolved in soda, is treated with carbonic acid or similar reagent which throws down the zinc as oxide. The filtrate contains sodium carbonate, which may be recovered by crystallization.
Patent GB-189911533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vessels and the Propulsion thereof.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,533. Boult, A. J., [Manresa, L. E. de]. June 2. Propelling by water jets ; screw propellers.-The screw propeller is placed in the forward end of a tube or conduit E extending from stem to stern of the vessel. A stream of water is ejected from the after end of the tube, and assists in the propulsion. Steam jets issuing from a pipe reinforce this stream.
Patent GB-190003866-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for Obtaining Common Salt (Chloride of Sodium) in Pure State from Rock Salt or Impure Salt
Inventor: LAWTON ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1901-05-28
Abstract: 3866. Lawton, A. W. Feb. 28. Salt, common.-Rock salt, or other impure salt, is vaporized, and the vapour carried off, by a gaseous fluid, pure salt, in non-hygroscopic particles, depositing in another chamber. The reverberatory furnace shown is suitable. It consists of a bed a, upon which the impure salt is placed, having a roof c in which is a charging-opening d provided with a door e. At one side is a tuyÞre g, having air and gas supply pipes g<1>, g<2>, the flame entering through an opening f. The salt vapour and burnt heating- gases leave by an opening h, adjustable in size by means of the door i.
Patent GB-190006092-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drawing and Roving Machines for Flax, Jute and the like.
Inventor: WEBSTER JOHN HALSON
Filed: 1900-04-02
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 6092. Webster, J. H. April 2. Gill boxes or frames; drawing and roving frames for flax, jute, &c. Should a sliver break in passing from the feeding-can to a back guide 19, the end falls on to the teeth 24 of an adjustable hackle bar carried by a balanced frame 20, the opposite end of which is connected by a system of levers 26, 27, 28 with a latch 16, which normally holds the spring or weighted stop rod 12 in such a position that the strap is on the fast pulley. The pull of the broken sliver on the hackle bar moves the parts into the position shown in dotted lines, thereby releasing the rod 12 and allowing the strap to be automatically transferred to the loose pulley. In a modification, the slivers are passed over a balanced guide, which, when one of the slivers breaks or falls, rises and operates the frame 20 so as to stop the machine. The frame 20 may be provided with a central rod extending to the front of the machine above the stop rod 12, for stopping the machine by hand.
Patent GB-190006555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fishing Tackle.
Inventor: FENNELLY THOMAS
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 6555. Fennelly, T., and Hamilton, W. R. April 7. Traces.-To prevent the gut b from being seen by the fish, it is enclosed in a tube of silk &c. c got up to resemble a water-weed. The gut may be replaced by a wire, or it may be altogether dispensed with. The Provisional Specification states that the imitation strip may be attached at the junction of the hook and gut.
Patent GB-190009461-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Hydrates of Sodium Dioxide and their Application to Bleaching.
Inventor: JAUBERT GEORGE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9461. Jaubert, G. F. Nov. 18, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Sodium hydrates.-Hydrates of sodium dioxide are formed by exposing sodium dioxide to the action of aqueous vapour at or about the ordinary temperature. When the solid hydrate which forms weighs about three times the original dioxide, the operation is stopped. The hydrates are used for oxidizing purposes, and especially for bleaching wool.
Patent GB-190016149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Frictional Driving Gear for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: RYAN THOMAS JEFFERSON
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 16,149. Ryan, T. J. Sept. 11. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a frictional driving-device applicable to double cone and belt driving-gear, especially adapted for electricallypropelled vehicles. The device consists of a series of bearing pads or shoes 7 attached on the contact side of the transmitting-belt 4 in the case of cone pulleys, as shown in Fig. 1, or on the contact surface of the driving-pinion 5 in the case of friction gear, as shown in Fig. 5. The pads or shoes are composed of metal supporting-cups with resilient prongs with a covering or facing of leather or the like.
Patent GB-190016605-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Holders for Reels or Spools of Cotton, Thread, and the like.
Inventor: ELLIOT CHARLES GEORGE
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-09-18
Abstract: 16,605. Elliot, C. G. Sept. 18. Spool and reel holders.-A holder for reels or spools of cotton, thread, and the like consists of a case in which is fitted a plate B, Fig. 1, having a number of vertical spindles A, which serve to carry the reels as shown, or in which is fitted a longitudinal shaft or spindle G, Fig. 2, on which the spools are threaded, partitions L being used if desired. The thread passes through perforations E in the side of the box, and when passed through two or more perforations a tension on the thread is produced.
Patent GB-190102279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safes.
Inventor: BEAU PAUL
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1902-02-01
Abstract: 2279. Beau, P. Feb. 1. Alarms, burglar and like.-The walls of a safe are formed by metal skeletons p, n separated by an insulating-sheet of asbestos o, and around which skeletons are formed panels of fireproof material. The skeletons p, n and the door are coupled up to a battery &c. P, and a bell or other alarm S is arranged in the circuit, so that, if contact is made between the skeletons, the alarm is sounded. The lock c rests on the inner cement wall of the door and is connected to the battery &c. P. In order to make suitable electric connection between the metal of the door and the walls, a Z- shaped iron g in the door frame is connected to the skeleton n, and makes contact, through the frame and pivot plate, with the corresponding skeleton in the door. A spring z attached to the skeleton p makes a contact, when the door is closed, with a spring x coupled to the other skeleton in the door.
Patent GB-190103666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Brake Mechanism for Colliery Tubs and like Vehicles.
Inventor: WILKINSON REUBEN
Filed: 1901-02-20
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 3666. Wilkinson, R., King, J., and Hanks, C. Feb. 20. Brakes for colliery tubs, corves, trucks, wagons, and the like. When the draw-bar A is in tension, the guided plate B is clear of the lugs E attached to the axles F. Relaxation of the pull causes the plate B to engage the lugs and lock the wheels. The brake mechanism may be thrown out of gear by causing the pivoted bar H to engage the nose L of the draw-bar. The application to reversible vehicles is also described.
Patent GB-190105922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Man-hole and like Doors.
Inventor: BURNEY CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 5922. Burney, C. E. March 21. Tanks, manhole doors for. The doors are hinged to the tank or other vessel to which they are fitted, the hinges being so constructed that the door may be readily removed and also brought bodily against its seating as it is being tightened up. Special tightening - devices are provided. Figs. 1 and 2 show an arrangement suitable for a ship's ballast tank. The hinge pin a' engages hooks b<1> fixed inside the tank. The door is tightened by turnbuckles D co-acting with inclined surfaces D<1>.
Patent GB-190109758-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Use in Coupling and Uncoupling Railway Trucks or Wagons.
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 9758. Hill, B. J., and Edward Hill's Patent Coupling Brake and Wagon Safety Appliance Co. May 10. Couplings, non-automatic.-In couplings of the type described in Specification No. 5527, A.D. 1900, means are provided for connecting the operating- poles to the pinched-in cent-e link b. Straps d, secured by bolts e to grip the pinched-in neck portion c of the link b, are spaced by sleeves e' on which the eyes g of the poles f are loosely pivoted. Each pole is formed of a length of tube having fixed to its inner end a toe-piece h, and eye g formed by bending a piece of rod to the shape shown in Fig. 1.