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Patent GB-189712292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Typewriters and the like.
Inventor: KIRK OLIVER
Filed: 1897-05-18
Granted: 1898-05-18
Abstract: 12,292. Kirk, O. May 18. Type-writers.-Relates to a paper carriage in which the platen is revolved for letter spacing and moved longitudinally for line spacing, the sheet being held by clips on the platen until the page is printed. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the left-hand half, and Fig. 1<a> a plan of the right-hand half of the machine. The paper roller or platen 1 rotates on a shaft 7<b> in the carriage 2 which is moved longitudinally by a spring &c. The platen is attached at one end by a sleeve to a gear-wheel 6, and at the other end by a ratchet 29 and pawl 30 to a similar wheel 6<a>. The wheels rotate with the platen upon the shaft 7<a> and are geared to wheels 7, 7<a> on shafts 9 mounted in the carriage frame. On the shaft 9 at the right-hand end of the carriage is a wheel 8<a> geared to a wheal 16 fixed on a shaft 12 on which is an escapement-wheel 4 co-operating with a double pawl actuated from the key levers. The wheel 8 on the shaft 9 at the left end of the carriage is geared to a wheel 11 connected by a ratchet to a sleeve 15 having a wheel 14 gearing with a wheel 13 on a shaft 18 in the carriage frame. Splined to the shaft 18 is a bevel pinion 17 gearing with a wheel 19 on a shaft mounted in a pivoted frame 19<a>. On this shaft is also a pinion 20 gearing with a rack 21 on the carriage. The wheel 11 and sleeve 15 run freely on the shaft 12, and are connected by the ratchet to prevent revolution of the platen when the carriage is returned. The frame 19<a> may be lifted to free the carriage, by turning a rod 23<a> the end of which engages the frame. The paper is held on the platen by clips 28, 28<a> so that the writing is done continuously in a spiral line. On the wheel 6 is a scale 25<a>, and a pointer 26 is fixed on the shaft 7<b>. The pointer is connected with a bar 27 inclined to the axis of the platen in the opposite direction to the clips 28, 28<a>. The sliding pawl 30 is disengaged by a pin 30<a> on the shaft 7<b> to allow the platen to move, at the end of each line, far enough to clear the clips 28. The bar 27 engages in a slot on the framing, and operates to move the shaft 7<b> so that the operation of the pawl 30 always takes place at the proper time.
Patent GB-189714294-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mud-guard for Bicycles, Tricycles, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WORTHINGTON JOHN
Filed: 1897-06-12
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 14,294. Worthington, J. June 12 Mud guards; w h e e l scrapers on vehicles.-A rotary brush a, mounted on a pin a<1> at the end of a supporting - arm b, is rotated by contact with the tyre c to remove the mud therefrom. The rod b may be made telescopic, and the brush held in contact with the tyre by means of a spring.
Patent GB-189715214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bottles to prevent them being Refilled.
Inventor: CAMPBELL EZRA
Filed: 1897-06-25
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 15,214. Campbell, E., Roth, A., and Herman, W. H. June 25. Stoppers; refilling, preventing. Relates to bottles which cannot be refilled and restored to their original condition after having been once emptied. The neck 6 of the bottle i s tapered upwardly from the groove 4, and is closed by the head 9 and washer 12 on the rod B. The lower end 7 of this rod is pointed and enters the cylindrical chamber 3 in the bottom of the bottle, the lower end of this chamber being formed by a frangible web 2. When the bottle has been filled, the rod B is drawn up by the eye 11 until the neck is closed. To open the bottle, the rod is forced downward, this operation resulting in the point 7 breaking the web 2. Escape of liquid through the bottom is prevented by the washer 13 on the rod B entering the chamber 3, but the rod cannot be again drawn up to close the neck without opening the chamber.
Patent GB-189722455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mirrors.
Inventor: BADER HENRY
Filed: 1897-09-30
Granted: 1897-10-30
Abstract: 22,455. Bader, H., and Cartwright, H. D. Sept. 30. Lonking-glasses and mirrors.-A split tube 7 is arranged between the sides of the frame at the back. A L-shaped rod 8, 9, bearing in brackets 10 fixed to a window frame &c., slides with friction in the split tube. The glass can thus be moved in a horizontal plane by the part 9 moving in its sockets, and in a vertical plane on the rod 8 and to and from the support by sliding on the rod 8. To give greater friction and to allow the glass to be set at any angle, shoes 20 pressed on the rod 8 by springs 19 or U-shaped spring clips 14 are provided. A piece of corrugated strawboard 24 is placed behind the ordinary backing 23, as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-189722792-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Non-poisonous and Permanent White Paint or Varnish.
Inventor: HUNT LEONARD
Filed: 1897-10-05
Granted: 1898-10-05
Abstract: 22,792. Hunt, L. Oct. 5. Varnishes; paints, materials for.-A permanent white paint or varnish is made by grinding a mixture of sulphate of barium and sulphite of zinc in oil, and then thinning, either with oils and driers, or with copal varnish.
Patent GB-189727776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting or Slitting Sheets of Paper, Cardboard, and similar Material into Strips.
Inventor: COWLES ARTHUR BENJAMIN
Filed: 1897-11-25
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 27,776. Cowles, A. B. Nov. 25. Cutting-machines for paper, cardboard, &c.- Relates to a machine for cutting sheets of paper, cardboard, &c. into strips. The material is cut by means of disc cutters strung upon fixed and adjustable axles b, b<1>. Between the axles are adjustable spring prongs d, d<1> for guiding the cut strips, and in front and behind the cutters are feed and delivery rollers, f, f<1>, and f respectively. Normally the upper feed-roller f<1> is raised out of contact with its lower roller, to allow the sheet of paper &c. to be properly aligned against prongs e, and the cutters are stationary, being disconnected from the driving-shaft by means of a clutch. The driving-clutch, the supporting-levers f<3> for the upper feed-roller f<1>, and the shaft e<1> carrying the prongs e are all connected with a rooking shaft c operated by a spring treadle. A sheet having been properly placed between the feed - rollers against the prongs e, by operating the treadle the prongs e are removed out of the way, the feedroller f<1> is lowered into engagement with the roller f, the driving-clutch is placed in gear, and the cut strips are properly delivered from the machine on to a table &c.
Patent GB-189730625-A (GB)
Title: Medicinal Preparations.
Inventor: ENDEMANN SAMUEL THEODOR HERMAN
Filed: 1897-12-28
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 30,625. Endemann, S. T. H. K. Dec. 28. Medicinal preparations.-Medicinal phenol-like bodies and their derivatives are converted into ethers or esters by the action of monochlorhydrin upon their sodium compounds at an elevated temperature. The following substances have in this way been converted into ethers :-Cruaiacol, eugenol, carvacrol, borneol, alpha-naphthol, #-naphthol, 2À3 dioxynaphthalene, thymol, the esters of aromatic oxyacids, and the class of bodies of which phenoxyacetic acid is the representative ; but the process is more particularly described in connection with the preparation of the guaiacol ether and diglycerol salicylate. The materials are mixed in molecular proportions and slowly heated to 140‹-150‹ C., until alkaline reaction disappears. Glycerine may be added to facilitate stirring. After cooling, the mass is purified by treatment with water or alcohol. These bodies possess an agreeable bitter taste, and when heated with dilute acids, liberate the corresponding phenollike bodies.
Patent GB-189805643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Coating of Moulds for Casting Metals.
Inventor: MILLER JAMES WILLIARD
Filed: 1898-03-08
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 5643. Miller, J. W., [Uehling, E. A.]. March 8. Casting.-In the Uehling casting-machine in which the moulds travel on an endless chain, from the place where they are filled to the place where they empty themselves, the moulds receive a coating of refractory or carbonaceous material as they return inverted by the apparatus shown. The receptacle B with a hopper C contains the material and a rotary paddle F to keep it thoroughly mixed. A brush or splasher G with projections H, made preferably of wire, sprays the material against the moulds as they travel across the hopper C.
Patent GB-189808816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fireproof Floors and Ceilings for Buildings.
Inventor: FEKETEHAZY JEAN
Filed: 1898-04-15
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 8816. Feketehßzy, J. April 15. Drawings to Specification. Flues.-Concrete floors are made hollow for the purpose of ventilation.
Patent GB-189809069-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Alloy for Dental Purposes.
Inventor: SAMSIOE CARL AXEL ROBERT
Filed: 1898-04-19
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 9069. Samsioe, C. A. R. April 19. Alloys for the plates for artificial teeth consist of about 84 per cent. of tin, 15 per cent. of silver, ¢ per cent. of gold, and ¢ per cent. of platinum.
Patent GB-189809070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contact Shoes for Electric Railways.
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM MILTON
Filed: 1898-04-19
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 9070. Brown, W. M. April 19. Electric railways on a road contact system. Collectors.-A metallic contact-strip C is secured on a flexible base, preferably on a length of heavy rubber hose B by riveting, and the hose is held by bolts to wood blocks A under the vehicle.
Patent GB-189812277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Valuable Organic Products from Sea-weed.
Inventor: KREFTING AXEL
Filed: 1898-05-31
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 12,277. Krefting, A. May 31. Seaweed, treating. - In the manufacture of organic products from seaweed, as described in Specification No. 11,538, A.D. 1896, it is treated with cold solutions containing not more than two or three per cent. of acid and alkali.
Patent GB-189814755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Collars used as Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1898-07-05
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 14,755. Brookes, A. G., [Fenwick Collar and Cuff Machine Co.]. July 5. Collars.-Relates to a method of making turndown collars. Fig. 1 shows an inside view of the band, which is in two parts a, b, one of which b may enclose a stiffening-piece c. The edges of each part are turned down, and each part is formed with an inturned piece a<4>, b<4> which fits into the other part when the two parts are placed together as shown in Fig. 2. A mark a<5> is made to show the length of one of the buttonhole tabs, and then the two parts are sewn together as indicated by the dotted line in Fig. 2, so as to leave the upper edges unsewn, and between the two parts a, b the main or top part of the collar is placed with one of its edges lying against the mark a<5>, and the whole is then sewn together. Fig. 3 shows in inside view the two parts d, f of which the top part of the collar are made up, each of which may enclose a stiffening-piece e. The edges are inturned as shown, and at each corner an extra fold or pleat is made to enclose the edges, and the two parts are then placed face to face and sewn together.
Patent GB-189818788-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Hardening Metals.
Inventor: SPONSEL CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-09-02
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 18,788. Sponsel, C. W., and Lorenz, W. A. Sept.2. Tempering. - A cooling - apparatus for use in hardening metals is shown in plan in Fig. 3 and in sectional elevation in Fig. 4. A distributing - head 9, having a central aperture 13 and an annular chamber 14, may be supported within a tank, and is provided with a series of tubes 16 adjustably secured to its lower side. The lower ends of the tubes are closed by screw caps 20 which support a deflecting-plate 22. Vertical slots 18, 19 are formed in the pipes 16, and serve as outlets for the cooling-liquid. The articles 28 to be hardened may be supported upon a mandrel 26, which is supported by a cup 24 placed within an aperture in the plate 22. The tank, when used, has an overflow pipe and a discharge pipe, and an outlet pipe connected to a pump or its equivalent may be provided. When the apparatus is in operation, the discharge pipe is closed, and cooling-liquid is run into the tank ; the liquid is then withdrawn by means of a pump and forced by the latter through an inlet passage 33 into the distributing-head, whence it flows into pipes 16 and through the slots 18, 19. The articles to be hardened are at once transferred from the furnace and placed in position as shown in Fig. 4. Within the head 9 is fixed a dividing-block 15, which splits the current of cooling-liquid into two parts. In a modified arrangement suitable for use in hardening articles of square section, the slotted tubes, whence the sheets of cooling-liquid are emitted, are arranged in corresponding rectangular form.
Patent GB-189821796-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Window Guard.
Inventor: BARNS WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 21,796. Barns, W. C. Oct. 17. Flower stands.-A sheet-metal guard for retaining flower pots on a window sill is made with plain or beaded edges, and is secured to the window frame by slotted links b, hooks b<1>, chains, or the like. A plain or perforated plate d may be fixed to the bottom of the guard, and the outside may be painted, embossed, or ornamented.
Patent GB-189822430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves or Cocks.
Inventor: SCHMIDT HENRY CHATARD
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 22,430. Schmidt, H. C. Oct. 25. Lift valves.-Relates to that class of tap or cock which closes in the direction of the flow. The valve C is arranged on the spindle, between the valve seat c and a bridge e into which the inner end of the spindle screws. The outer end of the spindle passes through a smooth aperture in the casing.
Patent GB-189823467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Rolling Knife and Fork Blanks.
Inventor: NUTT JOSEPH NATHANIEL
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-11-08
Abstract: 23,467. Nutt, J. N., [Johnston, A.]. Nov. 8. Rolling.-In a rolling-machine, specially suitable for rolling knife and fork blades from blanks on which the bolster has already been formed, but also applicable to the rolling of other blanks, such as plane irons and chisels, the rolls A have two pairs of dies d let in, their projection being adjusted by liners d<3>, wedges d', and screws d'. The blank X, held in an auxiliary carrier F, sliding on a main carrier E, is first presented to one pair of dies to be roughly rolled, the rolling commencing at the bolster as shown in Fig. 3. The forward movement of the carrier F on the carrier E is effected by the rolling and by a spring W, engaging a pin u on a rock shaft V which has a lever l<1> engaging the carrier. The return movement is effected by a cam q. The carrier E is then moved laterally by a cam p<1>, and the operation repeated through the second pair of dies. The blank is held between arms h<2>, Fig. 6, fixed on one member of the carrier F, and spring-controlled arms k on a sleeve g<1> on the other member. When the second rolling has been completed, the carrier E is returned by the cam p<1>, causing a lug l on the sleeve g<1> to strike a stop m on the standard B, which opens the arms k to the position shown in dotted lines x, allowing the blank to drop out. The further movement of the carrier E causes the lug to trip on to the shoulder m<1>, allowing the arms to close to the position y ready to receive a blank. The movement of the carriers then ceases, owing to the shaft o carrying the cams p<1>, being thrown out of gear by a stop-motion, compressing a pin clutch, operated by a treadle T. On depressing the treadle, the shaft is started, and the carrier F moves rearwardly, and slips off the shoulder m<1>, allowing the arms k to grip the blank, when the cycle of operations is repeated. In rolling blades with tangs, a double blank may be used.
Patent GB-189826528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Powder Distributers.
Inventor: MCMORRAN EDWARD EBEN
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 26,528. McMorran, E. E. Dec. 15. Powder blowers.-Sulphur and other powders are blown on plants &c. by means of an apparatus as shown in Fig. 2. The hopper or receptacle E, which is rectangular in cross-section, has a perforated curved bottom F, which is secured to the hopper at the ends f only, the sides being free. Above the bottom is a shaft G carrying powderdistributing arms g', g<2>. The arms press against the bottom, and vibrate it when the shaft G is rotated. The powder falling through the bottom F is blown through a tube D by a fan B. The shaft G, and the shaft B<1> of the fan are geared together by a belt, and are rotated by hand.
Patent GB-189904653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Appliances for Elevating and Discharging or Conveying Grain and the like.
Inventor: HAVILAND JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-03
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 4653. Haviland, J., Haviland, F. H., and Farmer, J. March 3. Flexible metal pipes. -A pipe for pneumatic grain elevators of the kind described in Specification No. 2146, A.D. 1898, consists of short metal liners, in a cover of rubberized canvas, and having beads, projections, &c., or bolts, or expanded ends, by means of which the liners are kept in correct relative position. The covering is such that it can be removed at any point to get at the liners. M are the liners, fitted with beads m, Fig. 34, or formed with grooves m', Fig. 39, or with their ends expanded, Fig. 15. Fig. 27 shows the cover divided longitudinally and the joint drawn together by laces n<1> passed through eyelets in flaps N<1>, the joint being made tight by a flap n<2>. The liners may also be covered by a complete elastic tube, which can be turned back to expose them, and which is protected by a laced - on cover. Fig. 34 shows the tube connected to its end socket M' by means of a rubber ring N<3>. The above are typical examples of a number of tubes described.
Patent GB-189904862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Metal Driving Chains.
Inventor: HOLLAND JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 4862. Holland, J. W., and Anthony, A. March 6. Driving-chains.-The side links, Fig. 4, are formed with long slots connecting the pinholes, and the pins with grooves or slots near their ends. The pins are secured by pressing inwards one side of the link. Or the links may be formed without slots, but with burrs around the pinholes, which are pressed into grooves in the pins as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-189906523-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Manufacture of Gunpowder and Blasting Cartridges.
Inventor: CURTIS CHARLES HERBERT
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 6523. Curtis, C. H., Smith, C. L. W., Metcalfe, D. J., Pearcy, A. C., and Hargreaves, A. F. March 25. Blasting-cartridges.-In cartridges made as described in Specification No. 232, A.D. 1898, nitrate of potassium is used as a cooling agent in place of oxalate of ammonia.
Patent GB-189910736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Liquefaction and Application of Adhesive Materials.
Inventor: HUGHES FREDERIC
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 10,736. Hughes, r. May 23. Gas stoves; oil and spirit stoves. - Relates to improvements in the apparatus described in Specification No. 29,938, A.D. 1897, for liquefying and applying adhesive materials. The wax &c. A is held in a spring clip B at one end of the arm 0 attached to a block D provided with grooved pulleys G to facilitate its movement up and down the pillars E. The block D is lowered by depressing the fingerplate H, and is raised by a spiral spring contained. in the pillar J. The receiver n is held in place by a headed pin L, which passes through an open-ended slot in the back j of the scoop h containing the heater or bolt m. A hollow foot M is provided. In other respects the apparatus is stated to remain as described in the earlier Specification.
Patent GB-189911031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Vibrators and Resonators.
Inventor: SMITH THEODORE FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-05-26
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 11,031. Smith, T. F. May 26. Instruments with bells; sound-magnifying appliances. -The invention relates to a resonant body composed partly of a tube a, closed or open at the end, and of such a length as to form a resonator in tune with the note produced by the vibrations of the remainder b. The portion b is formed as shown, by cutting away one side from the tube, or by cutting a notch as shown in Fig. 5. The body is supported by a rod or cord d situated at a node.
Patent GB-189911161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Regulating Devices for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: JOY BERTRAM CHARLES
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 11,161. Joy, B. C., and Estcourt, E. May 29. Inertia and impact governors.-Explosion engines with automatic admission valves, particularly those for motor road vehicles, are governed by the inertia of a spring lever M, which is operated by and tends to hold open the exhaust valve E when the speed is excessive. The hook J on the block B may have a serrated face. The lever M may be used to hold open the exhaust valve at starting, or may be prevented from holding the valve open by means of a flexible wire.
Patent GB-189911813-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Male Wearing Shirts.
Inventor: WALLACE JAMES
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 11,813. Wallace, J. June 7. Shirts.-The shirt is fastened down one side instead of in the middle or at the back. An under-flap C of thinner material, which is cut at an angle so to terminate below at one corner of the breast pleat E, serves to aid in keeping the breast of the shirt in position.
Patent GB-189914681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connexion with Apparatus Preventing Water-blows in Steam-engines.
Inventor: CEJKA ALOIS
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 14,681. Cejka, A. July 17. Cylinders, relief valves for; stop gear.-Relates to means for preventing water blows in steamengine cylinders, by which any accumulation of water in the cylinder is made to open wide the exhaust valves, thereby draining the cylinders and bringing the engine to a standstill. The same apparatus may be made to shut off steam, to apply brakes, or to stop the supply of injection water. Two forms of the invention are shown. Fig. 2 shows in end elevation an engine cylinder 2 with the exhaust valves underneath. The exhaust-valve spindles 1 are capable of being acted on by levers k carried by a shaft h and weighted at l so as to open the valves. These levers are normally kept out of action by a ratchet which is released, whenever water accumulates in the cylinders, by a device e operated by cylinders c into which the water is forced through tubes b. In the other form, shown in Fig. 5, the valves are opened by the admission of compressed air from a reservoir l<1> to cylinders k<1>. This occurs whenever water is forced from the engine cylinder 2 through the pipes b so as to act in the plunger cylinder c, thereby operating the air valve i<1>. The air valve i<1> may be operated, or the ratchet device may be released by hand from distant points, by the provision of suitable circuits and electromagnets.
Patent GB-189916567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting Pipes and other Articles.
Inventor: RIGNEY JAMES JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-08-15
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 16,567. Rigney, J. J., McWilliams, C. Q., and McConnell, W. C. Aug. 15. Pipe and rod severing machines.-The pipe or other article is held by jaws G, G<1> sliding in a casing A, which has a central aperture and is made in halves, connected by eye-bolts A<3>. The jaws are simultaneously operated to centre the pipe by a right- and left-handed screw H, which screws into the jaw G and into a carrier I, from which the jaw G<1> is suspended by rods J, which also serve as guides for the jaw G. The tool D is mounted in a tool-box C, radially adjustable by a screw C<5> on a worm-wheel B, also made in halves, and rotated on the face of the casing by a worm E and handle. The jaws have gripping-faces F, F<1>.