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Patent GB-189811696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Speed, Distance, and Gradient Indicators.
Inventor: HOLT HAROLD EDWARD SHERWIN
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 11,696. Holt, H. E. S. May 23. Clinometers. - S p e e d, distance, and gradient indicators may be contained in the same casing. The gradient indicator comprises a weighted pendulum that actuates an index-finger moving over a scale on the curved front of the casing through levers or toothed multiplying-gear ; it is fitted with glycerine dashpots to prevent vibration. The pendulum itself may work in a vessel of glycerine. In Fig. 7, mercury or other liquid contained in a curved cylinder actuates floats connected to the index-finger Z through mechanism 10, 7, 8. A perforated diaphragm 11 serves as a dash-pot.
Patent GB-189817378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Haulage.
Inventor: CAWLEY GEORGE
Filed: 1898-08-12
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 17,378. Cawley, G., and Thwaite, B. H. Aug. 12. Electric railways and tramways; electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to improvements on the means for electric haulage on canals &c. described in Specification No. 1087, A.D. 1894. The driving-wheels B of the hauling-locomotive A stand in different planes, and their distance is altered to regulate their adhesion on the rail. The posts C are extended to carry light rails E on which run light locomotive carriages K for goods &c., and conductors M are placed under these rails. The switches on these vehicles may be automatically operated by stops on the structure.
Patent GB-189818873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spraying Machines for Agricultural and Horticultural Purposes.
Inventor: HIGGINS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-09-03
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 18,873. Higgins, W. Sept. 3. Spray-producers.-Relates to portable apparatus for spraying chemical substances over crops, plants, and trees. The car or container a for holding the liquid to be sprayed is provided with a flexiblediaphragm pump d' worked by a crank shaft d<3> and a lever e. The liquid is forced into an air vessel c through a valve c', and is discharged through a pipe p. The liquid may, however, be returned to the container through the pipe l<2>, by turning the three-way cock l<3>, so as to thoroughly mix the liquid if it has been standing. Stirrers g<1> are also provided for agitating the liquid, and are worked from the lever e by suitable gearing.
Patent GB-189821426-A (GB)
Title: ImprovementS in Pistons, applicable to Steam-engines, Motors, Valves, and other purposes for which Pistons are required.
Inventor: HALL WILLIAM WALTER
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1899-10-12
Abstract: 21,426. Hall, W. W. Oct. 12. Pistons.-Between a pair of split. packing-rings A is interposed a third solid floating ring A<1> turned to fit the cylinder exactly but having a clear space between it and the piston body at C.
Patent GB-189822955-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Manufacture of Matches.
Inventor: FOG SOEREN LEMVIG
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 22,955. Fog, S. L., and Kirschner, A. G. Nov. 1. Matches.-In the process of making matches free from phosphorus, the splints are immersed in a hot solution of sodium, potassium, barium, or other suitable chlorate. The splints may be dry or soaked in water before immersion in the solution, and the process may be carried out in vacuo or under pressure in closed vessels.
Patent GB-189910861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cooling Devices for Motors.
Inventor: JULIEN ANGELIN JOSEPH MARIUS
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 10,861. Julien, A. J. M. May 24. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a water-cooling device for use on motor vehicles. A pair of metal sheets a, held at a slight distance apart, are bent into a spiral form as shown in section. The inner and outer edges of the spiral terminate in enlargements b, b<1> connected to the inlet and outlet tubes, and the water to be cooled is forced through the narrow space between the plates. Covering-plates are applied at the ends with central openings, and the cooler is disposed on the vehicle with the flaring mouth directed forwards. The entering air flows through the space enclosed by the spiral, and escapes at the centre.
Patent GB-189913924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: LACROIX PAUL
Filed: 1899-07-05
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 13,924. Lacroix, P. July 5. Acetylene.-Relates to devices for feeding the generators containing carbide with water. The water tank e, kept provided with water by a ball valve, discharges into a siphon t, provided with a water distributer r, and continued by a tube f leading into the gas holder g. The form of gas holder shown is a water displacement one, but any variable-pressure gasometer can equally be used. The distributer consists of three cocks d, a, a<1>, the two latter being arranged in the tubes leading to two generators. The plug d is provided with a principal opening the section of which is at least equal to that of the siphon, and also with a secondary much smaller aperture o which can be caused to coincide with either of the two lateral openings v, v<1> in the socket. Above the socket is a short shaft c, open at the top, which may have side openings x, x<1>. When the pressure due to the column of water h is equal to the pressure in the gasometer, the system is in equilibrium. When the pressure falls in the gasometer, water rises up the siphon and passes, according to the direction in which the plug d is turned by its operating-handle, to either generator, by way of the apertures o, v or o, v<1>. This will continue until that generator is exhausted, or nearly so, or until an excess of gas over that developed in one generator is used. The water will then rise higher in the siphon, and by overflowing through the apertures x, x<1>, or over the top of the shaft c, enter the other generator. By suitably adjusting the valves, one generator can be cut out completely for re-charging without interfering with the other.
Patent GB-189914811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Feed Apparatus for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WEISS FRANZ JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,811. Weiss, F. J. July 18. Feedwater, controlling.-Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 19,402, A,D. 1898, in which a feed-pump is actuated quickly by steam, or slowly by water from the boiler, according to the water level in the boiler. The present improvement consists in the provision of a three-way or "reversing" valve H, Fig. 1, at the junction of the pipes e and a conveying dry steam, and either steam or water, respectively, to the feed-pump D, E, Fig. 1, so that either of these pipes may be closed, but not both. The boiler may thus be filled to any desired level above the normal, and no danger can arise if the valve is left in the wrong position. Instead of the three-way plug cock shown in Fig. 1, a piston valve, as shown in Fig. 4, or a lift valve, as shown in Fig. 5, may be employed as the three-way valve.
Patent GB-189917654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Working of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: THWAITE BENJAMIN HOWARTH
Filed: 1899-08-31
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 17,654. Thwaite, B. H., and Mensforth, H. Aug. 31. Gas and like engines.-The cylinder is flushed by a stream of air admitted by a valve g through a port i over the admission valve n when the exhaust valve is opened. The invention is applicable to engines using gas of low calorific value, like blast-furnace gas.
Patent GB-189921095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddle Supports for Velocipedes.
Inventor: SCOTT HENRY PERCY
Filed: 1899-10-21
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 21,095. Scott, H. P., and Feld, W. C. Oct. 21. Saddle clips; saddle supports. -A saddle support comprises a stationary member secured to the frame and a movable member to which the saddle is attached. The stationary member A comprises two horizontal arms C, D, provided with curved ball races E and connected by a yoke F having a hole to receive the L-pin of the bicycle &c., to which it is secured by the set-screws T. The movable member I is provided with arms U, K, located within the arms C, D and connected together by the bridge L The arms U, K have ball races carried in a reverse direction to the races E, and balls H take between the races, thereby supporting the member I. A screwed pin N projects from each of the arms U, K, and extends through an opening in a plate O. between which plate and grooves in the member I the springs 2 of the saddle are clamped, by means of the nuts S on the pins N. A plate, provided with holes 10 take over the balls H, keeps the balls on one side of the support at a uniform distance apart.
Patent GB-189922817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ovens or Kilns for Ceramic Ware and other Articles.
Inventor: SCHROEDER EWALD
Filed: 1899-11-15
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 22,817. Schroeder, E. Nov. 15. Kilns for burning porcelain and ceramic and other wares. Fig. 1 shows an oven or kiln having three chambers a, b, c, of which the first is cooling, the second in full operation, and the third receiving a preliminary heating. Compressed air or steam from the nozzle g draws the heated air from the chamber a, and delivers it to the chamber b, from which it passes through the openings e to the chamber c When the ware has been baked in the chamber b, the hot air in t is extracted in the same manner. The openings e can be closed by doors f.
Patent GB-189923132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Explosion Engines.
Inventor: GUILLAUME NARCISSE ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 23,132. Guillaume, N. A. Nov. 20. Gas engines.-Charges of gas and air of varying volume but of uniform composition are supplied by the apparatus shown, which comprises two gas holders g and h, i working in a mercury or other seal e and supported by a spring r. Air and gas respectively enter the chambers below, and pass through the mechanically-operated valves m to the holders. During the suction stroke of the engine, the valves are closed and the charge is drawn out of the holders, which collapse against the pressure of the springs r.
Patent GB-190004821-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Building up the Soles of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: LANGTON EDWARD
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 4821. Langton, E. March 14. Insoles.-Relates to appliances which facilitate the building of insoles from scrap material by unskilled persons. The insole is built up within a metal frame A, which may be laid on a table or may have a base-plate attached. Or, in a modification, as shown in Fig. 3, two frames may be attached to a single plate, one being used for " rights " and the other for " lefts." When the frame is laid on a table, it may be used for building both insoles by reversing it.
Patent GB-190010865-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Composition or Material more especially Intended for use in the Manufacture of Tiles Roofings Linings and the like
Inventor: SOHEGE PAUL
Filed: 1900-06-14
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 10,865. SohÞge, P. June 14. Wall &c. linings.-Sheets for roofs, wall linings, &c. are produced from a mixture of tan waste or bark, fine sand or powdered pumicestone, waste hemp, size containing gelatine, resinous soap, and alum. The pulp should contain about 15 per cent. of hemp, and 1 per cent. of tannic acid, which acts as an antiseptic and precipitates the gelatine. The sheets are subjected to a high pressure, and, after drying, are rendered waterproof by dipping them in a solution composed of 5 parts of stearic acid and 12 parts of pine resin heated to a temperature of 100‹ C.
Patent GB-190011118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mitre Cutting Machines.
Inventor: OLIVER JOSEPH WHIPPLE
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 11,118. Oliver, J. W. June 19. Mitering.-Relates to a mitering-block having a knife d with inclined edges, which is reciprocated by a rack and a pinion fixed to the lever a. The pinion gears on one side with a fixed rack, and on the other with a rack on the back of the knife. The gauge plates f, g can be turned to any required angle round posts against which they are pressed by spiral springs i. They are clamped in position by screws and slots. The cutting-knife is brought back to a central position by a spiral spring.
Patent GB-190011670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus to be used in conjunction with Riveting and like Machines.
Inventor: MULL JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 11,670. Mull, J. H. June 27. Percussive hand tools.-A pneumatic riveter, too heavy for manual support, -is supported by a ball-and-socket joint from some suitable carrier, which will allow it to be readily moved over a considerable area while operating on the side of a ship, tank, bridge, &c. The ball 3 is formed as a cylinder in which works an annular piston 6 secured to the machine. When air is admitted from a pipe 8, the machine is moved bodily forward, and is held against the rivet while the hammer is operated. Fig. 3 shows a valve simultaneously admitting air from a supply pipe 2 to the pipe 8 and to a passage 31 leading to the hammer cylinder. In the position shown, the pipe 8 communicates with the exhaust through a passage 34, and with the passage 31 through passages 30, 33, the latter being formed in the front end of the valve 27. By operating a valve lever 29 in the handle, air is admitted to the pipe 8 through passages 26, 33, and to the passage 31 through passages 26, 30.
Patent GB-190012936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Glazed Bricks and Tiles.
Inventor: SOLON MARC FERDINAND
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 12,936. Solon, M. F., and Tellwright, W. July 18. Moulding bricks and tiles.-Relates to apparatus for moulding glazed bricks and tiles of the kind described in Specification No. 225, A.D. 1900. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the bottom plunger C is raised and lowered by an inclined block F operated by a hand-wheel K, an endless chain L, a wheel nut I, and a screw H. Powdered marl or other cheap material is first filled into the mould A, the plunger C is then lowered about a sixteenth of an inch, powdered clay is filled in over the marl, the plunger is lowered again, and a facing-layer of glaze is placed over the clay. The materials may be pressed by an upper plunger in one operation, or pressure may be applied after each layer of materials has been introduced into the mould. The stem D of the plunger C fits in a socket of an inclined block E, and is raised by a treadle N and lever 0 to eject the brick or tile from the mould. Modifications are described in which the depth of the mould is increased by means of superimposed plates formed with openings of the same shape as the mould. In one form, the plates are formed with guide-pins and sockets, and, in another arrangement, the plates swivel on a vertical stud to an extent limited by stops on the mould table. The plates may be moved by hand or toothed gearing, and may be hinged or otherwise attached to the table. The mould may be closed by cover-plate, and the material may be compressed by the lower plunger.
Patent GB-190015712-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Governor and Enricher of Gas.
Inventor: JENNINGS WILLIAM EDWARD ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 15,712. Jennings, W. E. A. Sept. 4. Gas valves.-The pressure of gas is regulated by a handoperated valve apparatus which also serves as a carburetter for the gas. It consists of a casing a having an inlet b for gas, an outlet c for the carburetted gas, and a plugged inlet d for the albocarbon or the like employed to carburet the gas. The albo - carbon rests within a perforated cage e. There are two valves h and k, the lower one adjusted on its seat k<1> by the handwheel f <1>, rod f, and fork f<3>, and the upper on its seat h<1> by the hand-wheel g<1>, rod g, and spring l acting against the spring l<1>. The valve k is screwed to the spindle i, while the valve h is rigidly attached thereto.
Patent GB-190023097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Holders.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 23,097. Brookes, A. G., [Bates, T. C.]. Dec. 18. Bottle holders.-Relates to a bottle holder adapted to be set, as shown in Fig. 1, in an ordinary pail &c. containing ice, for the purpose of keeping the water or other liquid contents of the bottle cool. The holder b is made of reticulated material, preferably wire-cloth, bent to cylindrical shape, and secured at the meeting edges b<1> by a binding- wire b<2> and by soldering &c. The holder is provided with a bottom d, preferably of wood. to which the body b can be secured by staples f. The bottom has a projecting flange g, on which the ice bears, so preventing the holder from being withdrawn with the bottle e, when the latter is removed from the pail a. The holder b is preferably galvanized, to prevent it from rusting, and to secure the wires at their points of crossing. The bottom d also should preferably be painted or otherwise treated to prevent the penetration of water.
Patent GB-190100214-A (GB)
Title: Safety Attachment for Milk Cans and other Articles, to Prevent their Removal from House Doors by Unauthorized Persons.
Inventor: COULSON GEORGE ALFRED
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 214. Coulson, G. A. Jan. 3. Milk, delivering to houses.-Relates to an appliance for securing milk cans and other parcels or the like to house doors to prevent them from being removed by unauthorized persons. The appliance consists of a sliding piece attached by a chain i to the milk can or other article E, and of a guide A, through which the sliding piece will move in one direction only, fixed to the doorway in such a position that the sliding piece cannot be withdrawn without opening the door D. The sliding piece is provided with spring teeth to engage racks f formed within the guide A and thus prevent the sliding piece from being moved backwards in the guide.
Patent GB-190101934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Celluloid Printing Blocks.
Inventor: LICHTENBERG-MADSEN DAN
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1934. Lishtenberg-Madsen, D. Jan. 28. Printing-surfaces.-Vulcanite or ebonite is used instead of celluloid in making matrices as described in Specification No. 25,519, A.D. 1899, for the production of celluloid printing-blocks.
Patent GB-190102356-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Holding Umbrellas and the like in Railway Carriages and other Places.
Inventor: WILCOX JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 2356. Wilcox, J. Feb. 4. Umbrella holders. -Relates to umbrella holders for railway and other vehicles. The holder is shown applied to the door of a railway carriage. It consists of a pivoted frame A containing loops for each umbrella, the bottom ends of which rest in the drained trough T. The frame is connected by the rod R to the trough T in the manner shown in Fig. 3, which allows the trough to be folded up when the frame A drops, after the last umbrella has been removed.
Patent GB-190104510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drivers for Lathes and the like.
Inventor: LEHUREAU JACQUES
Filed: 1901-03-02
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 4510. Lehureau, J., and Porcher, G. March 2. L a t h e and like carriers.-The body C has a rotatable socket L, held against longitudinal movement by pinned washer t. The socket is tapped to receive a screw h carrying the gripping- jaw S and held against rotation by a setscrew r. The carrier is caused to grip the work by rotating the socket L in the required direction. The tail f is made to balance the carrier.
Patent GB-190109381-A (GB)
Title: Composite Wire and Method of Making same.
Inventor: WALL ASHBEL TINGLEY
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 9381. Wall, A. T. May 6. Wire.-A composite wire is made by filling a metal cylinder or tube with finely-divided material, freed from air and tightly packed, the cylinder being then drawn or hammered into wire form. The filling may be magnesia, graphite, or other non- metallic substance. Gold wire may be filled in this way with a light material, to render it suitably light for bracelets or other ornaments, and to allow it to be worked without flattening. If the gold &c. covering is required to be very thin, the composite wire may be enclosed in a second covering before being reduced, the second covering being afterwards dissolved off or suitably removed. If a thin tube is desired, the filling may be suitably removed.
Patent GB-190111040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Coating Paper and the like with Paste and similar Adhesive Substances.
Inventor: MAGINN FELIX
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1902-08-29
Abstract: 11,040. Maginn, F. May 29. Damping and affixing labels and the like.- Relates to apparatus for applying gum, paste, &c. to separate sheets of paper &c. for use as labels &c. for bottles and in box-making, bookbinding, &c. An endless band a of suitable waterproof material, is coated on its outer surface with the adhesive material contained in a trough d, from which it is transferred to the band by a roller c, the thickness of the deposit being regulated by a scraper e. Beneath one of the guiderollers b over which the band turns sharply, as shown, is placed a receptacle f containing a pile of sheets to be pasted. The receptacle may have adjustable sides, and is pivoted so that its forward end is pressed continuously against the band a. The band picks up each sheet in succession by its forward edge, and, during the motion of the band, the sheet is laid upon it and carried to a suitable point, where it can be removed and used in the manner desired. The bottom of the pivoted receptacle f is provided with fingers g<1> which pass between blades h on the frame, the upper edges of the blades approaching the band sufficiently close to prevent more than one sheet from leaving the receptacle at one time. The receptaclef may be oscillated by cam mechanism, so that the sheets are applied to the band at intervals. The apparatus may be used for applying adhesive material to continuous webs of paper &c. Speed cones and clutches are provided for regulating the speed of the band, and for starting and stopping it as desired.
Patent GB-190117784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fabrics and in the Method of Weaving the same.
Inventor: ZEIGLER ALFRED MAY
Filed: 1901-09-05
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 17,784. Ziegler, A. M. Sept. 5. Elastic fabrics.-An elastic fabric having parallel selvages A, alternating with curved selvages A<1>, A<2>, is woven by periodically shooting the weft thread d partially across the width of the fabric, as shown at d<1>, d<3>, d<5>, Fig. 2. For this operation, the stretched elastic threads a, round which the weft is not required to pass, and the corresponding binder warp threads b, are raised, or lowered, into inoperative positions, before the weft is shot. The fabric may be used in connection with wearing- apparel, such as garment holders and stocking suspenders.
Patent GB-190126434-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Mitre Planing Machine.
Inventor: GILBERT WILLIAM LATIMER
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 26,434. Gilbert, W. L. Dec. 27. Mitering.-Relates to a mitre-planing machine, and consists of a plane c, of which e is the iron, mounted to slide in grooves d in the inclined guide-bars l. The plane is reciprocated by a lever, the slotted end of which fits on to a stud h on the top of the plane. The plate m, which is adjustable in grooves in the bars l, is used to hold the moulding, which is clamped between the end n of the plate and the table.