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Patent GB-189729065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bookcases and other Articles of Furniture.
Inventor: MILNER THOMAS
Filed: 1897-12-08
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 29,065. Milner, T. Dec. 8. Furniture, folding and portable.-The sides C of bookcases, shelves, &c. fit in sockets H, H<1> formed by partitions G, K in the top and bottom A, B. The shelves D are notched and rest on projections E, as in Figs. 9, 10, and 11. The sides can be hinged as shown in Figs. 7 and 8, and fold on the bottom ; the shelves are then laid on the sides and covered with the top A, forming a box. This method of making folding and portable furniture is applicable to chairs, tables, settees, shelves, &c.
Patent GB-189800475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surveying Staves and in Boundary Stones for Use therewith.
Inventor: LEITHOFF MARTIN
Filed: 1898-01-07
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 475. Leithoff, M. Jan. 7. Levelling - stares. -The point of the staff d has a number of slots e by which it is rendered springy so as to be easily fixed in the socket c of a boundary stone a.
Patent GB-189804999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Railways on a Road Contact System
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM MILTON
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 4999. Brown, W. M. March 1. Electric railways.-Relates to improvements in connection with the excitation of the pick-up magnets such as described in Specification No. 28,225, A.D. 1897. Switches; collectors.-When the voltage in the main circuit on the vehicle drops, an electromagnet M allows the switch N to close a circuit between the battery A and the windings G of the pick-up magnets which work the road switches. The other arrangements are similar to those described in the above-mentioned Specification.
Patent GB-189807211-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastening for Boots.
Inventor: HILLENGASS GEORG
Filed: 1898-03-24
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 7211. Hillengass, G. March 24. Uppers.- Buttons a are sewn on the flap A for ornament, but the flap is fastened by means of a spring strip of steel sewn to its edge. The top of the strip has an aperture b, which engages with the stud c and is held thereon by the spring flap C.
Patent GB-189809583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lacing Hooks for Shoes, Gloves, and other Articles.
Inventor: MADDOCKS JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-26
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 9583. Maddocks, J., [Earl, L. F.]. April 26. Lacing - fastenings; eyelets.-Relates to lacing- fastenings for shoes, gloves, and other articles. The hook H is bent as shown in Fig. 2, and pivoted to the eyelet E. The lace is passed round the hook as shown in Fig. 1, and the hook is turned over on to the eyelet. Two slightly, modified constructions are described.
Patent GB-189813311-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Gauge or Device for Measuring the Rate of Flow of Water from Outlets or Through Pipes.
Inventor: PRENTICE ERNEST SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-06-14
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 13,311. Prentice, E. S. June 14. Current meters for pipes and outlets. A short pipe A may be coupled to the pipe or outlet through which the water is flowing. A fine tube C, bent towards the stream and placed in the pipe A about midway between its axis and side, is coupled as shown and connected by a pipe D with a Bourdon or other gauge graduated in ' heads of 'water' and rate of discharge.' If desired, another tube may lead back from the gauge to the pipe A, its end being at right-angles to the end C' of the tube C.
Patent GB-189819468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Door Handles.
Inventor: STONE MARY JANE
Filed: 1898-09-13
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 19,468. Stone, M. J. Sept. 13. Knobs, attaching. -The knob d is held on the spindle a by a lip d<2> at the mouth of the knob aperture engaging the inner end of a flat spring e fixed in a recess on the spindle. A hole f is provided to allow the spring to be depressed to remove the knob.
Patent GB-189823647-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Corks or Stoppers.
Inventor: FRANC FRANCOIS LOUIS LEON LE
Filed: 1898-11-09
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 23,647. Le Franc, F. L. L. Nov. 9. Waterproofing - compositions. - Wooden bottle stoppers are rendered impermeable to air and moisture by impregnating them with a mixture of oil-rubber, colophony, stearin, and paraffin.
Patent GB-189826313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lithographic Transfer Paper.
Inventor: VEALE CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 26,313. Veale, C. H. Dec. 13. Transfers.-Paper for use in lithographic transfer work is coated with a composition obtained by adding boiled flour paste to a mixture of glycerine, French mordant white, vermilion, carbolic acid, plaster of Paris, and Russian glue.
Patent GB-189909253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rim-brake Mechanism for Cycles.
Inventor: RICE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 9253. Rice, G. W. May 2. Brakes for bicycles, tricycles, &c. Fig. 1 shows the application of the brake to a bicycle. The brake shoes or bobbins A are mounted on the downwardly-turned ends of rods B forming a stirrup which embraces the rim of the wheel and is rigidly secured in front to a lever D pivoted at a to the saddle post and actuated by a spring d so as to release the brake. A rod E secured to the lever D is pivoted in front to a rod G, Fig. 1, connected to a link F pivoted on the fork crown and actuated by the usual brake rod h. The rod h is provided with a suitable universal joint to allow of steering the cycle. An additional spring k may be applied to the rod h as shown. In a modification shown in Fig. 2, the rod G is replaced by a stirrup G<1>, and the link F is pivoted on a clip N on the steering- head. The rod h may be dispensed with, and a foot-lever or other mechanism be used to actuate the link F.
Patent GB-189910585-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Combination Spanner and Pipe Wrench.
Inventor: PARKYN PERCIVAL HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-19
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 10,585. Parkyn, P. H. May 19. Spanners and wrenches. - The sliding jaw G has two faces G', G<2>, as shown, so that, by removing the jaw from the stem C and reversing it, pipes &c. may be gripped as well as nuts. The jaw G is adjusted by a worm-wheel F engaging with teeth D on the stem.
Patent GB-189915252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Clips for the Springs of Carriages and in Tools to be Used in the said Manufacture.
Inventor: OLDBURY ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 15,252. Oldbury, A. July 25. Stamping; forging.-A clip for carrying springs is made by first bending a bar into approximately V-shape, with one long leg, and then acting on it in stamping-dies with recesses at the required shape to produce a clip of the desired configuration. The fins a, Fig. 8, left by this operation are removed by forcing the blank through a hollow die d by means of a die e, leaving the clip a as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-189918302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Automatic Gas Ignition Apparatus for Lamps.
Inventor: SARKANDER OSCAR
Filed: 1899-09-11
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 18,302. Sarkander, O., and Braun, W. Sept. 11. Lighting gas.-The catalytic igniting-pellet d is mounted by platinum wires upon a cross-frame e carried by a perforated cap or frame a upon the lamp chimney. The ascending gas is deflected by a guide f on to the igniting-pellet d, which is protected from the heat of the flame by the unperforated part c of the cap.
Patent GB-189919634-A (GB)
Title: A New Game and Apparatus for playing the same.
Inventor: BUDDING BRICE HENRY
Filed: 1899-09-29
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 19,634. Budding, B. H. Sept. 29. Drawings to Specification. Games played with boards, model ships, and dice.- The game is designed to represent a yacht race, the races being conducted over predetermined courses, means being provided for taking into consideration the supposed direction of the wind and the qualities of the respective yachts. The game may be played as a game of skill purely, the players moving alternately, or it may be played with dice as a game of chance. On a board a course is marked out by miniature buoys, and the direction of the wind by flags thereon : Miniature yachts are placed on the board, and their forward movements determined by means of a "compass "card," upon which is indicated, according to a table which corresponds to the direction of the wind relatively to the yachts, the distance in a straight line the yacht must advance. Rules are provided for carrying on the game. Certain areas on the board indicate regions of calm and light winds. A yacht which enters one of these areas is penalized.
Patent GB-189920316-A (GB)
Title: Troughs for Electric Cables.
Inventor: SYKES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 20,316. Sykes, W. Oct. 10. Conduits are formed of open stoneware troughing, either single or multiple. The conduits are formed with an internally - rabbeted upper portion, to receive a cover of cement and sand or bricks after the conductor has been set in bitumen up to the rabbet. The lengths fit together with spigot-and-socket joints filled in with bitumen 9, a stud or shoulder 10 extending part of the way round the socket 7 keeping the two lengths in alignment.
Patent GB-190001924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Web-perfecting Type Printing Presses.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 1924. Mackenzie, J. W., [Stone, I. L.]. Jan. 30. Cylinder machines with plane printing - surfaces; delivery apparatus.-Relates to machines in which the cylinders roll over stationary beds, and consists of means whereby papers may be produced having a larger number of pages than those the press can usually print. Fig. 1 shows a press having an ordinary capacity of eight pages. H, H<1> are the cylinders, and h, h<1> the beds. The web W passes through the machine, and is printed as usual. For printing papers having more than eight pages, a web W<1> is first printed, and this is passed from the last looper roller l to a delivery mechanism consisting of a roll A and tapes E on the rollers B, C, D driven slightly faster than the feeding-out rollers &c. K, K'. This first web is then passed round guide-rollers F, G to a winding-roll J driven by gearing and a friction device. When sufficient of the web W<1> has been printed, the formes are changed to print the rest of the pages on a second web W, and the webs W, W<1> are associated and led together to the folder V and delivery mechanism. The roll J, having been freed from its friction driving-arrangement, the web W<1> is fed therefrom for association with the web W by a feed-roller A' and tapes E<1>, and is passed over a roller N adjustably mounted for bringing the webs into register. To assist in registering, a sprocket chain R on wheels Q. S is provided with pointers P at distances apart equal to the lengths of the sheet. These indicate the margins on the web W. In a modification, the roll J and unwinding &c. devices are arranged beneath the run of the web W.
Patent GB-190005272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clamps for Tentering Machines.
Inventor: WEICHELT CHARLES LUDWIG
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 5272. Weichelt, C. L. March 20. Stretching and tentering.-The movable jaw c, the lower end of which is preferably shaped as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, is pivoted at the centre on a shaft d, which is mounted on the arm b or on aframe mounted on the arm. Projecting to the rear of the jaw c is an arm h which is pivoted at j to the trigger i, which is also pivoted to the link k, which is pivoted to the arm b at l. When a cam fixed to the frame of the machine trips the extension e of the movable jaw, the jaw is opened, and the trigger is lifted to receive the fabric p. The trigger, when the fabric moves from under it, falls through the usual slot n in the table, and the jaw c, actuated by a spring o, grips the fabric as shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 4 shows a modification adapted for light fabrics, the parts being so mounted and actuated by the spring o as not to press heavily on the fabric.
Patent GB-190007445-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cleaning Device for Bicycle Pitch Chains & the like.
Inventor: LOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 7445. Lomas, J. April 23. Chain gearing.- An appliance for cleaning bicycle pitch chains and the like while running consists of a circular brush or its equivalent w h i c h has a surface velocity greater than that of the chain and is rotated by the chain in a plane at right-angles to that of the chain. In a clip a attached to the bicycle frame is mounted a spindle b provided w i t h bearings b<1>, b' for a sleeve, which carries the brush boss d, and is provided with a lubricator c'. A collar d' fixed to the boss engages lightly with the side of the chain, and the boss is thereby rotated, so that the bristles d<1> lightly touch the surface of the chain as they are carried across it.
Patent GB-190007709-A (GB)
Title: A Device for use in the Formation of Letters, Numerals and other Figures from Paper or like Material.
Inventor: BAINES SAMUEL JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7709. Baines, S. J. April 26. Stencils.-Relates to an apparatus for cutting letters, numerals, stencils, &c. from sheets of paper &c. Straight or curved cutting-blades A are secured to a block C along the outlines of the required design, and pressed upon the paper or other material from which the design is to be cut, which is laid upon a bed F of gelatine, fine sand, sugar, &c.
Patent GB-190011855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bee-hive Bar Frames.
Inventor: HORNER WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-30
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 11,855. Horner, W. June 30. Beehives.-Relates to the construction of the bar frames of beehives, to enable the comb foundation to be secured in position. The four sides of the frame, which are secured together in any well known manner, are grooved so as to form shoulders b, b against which the comb foundation c rests. The sheet c is kept in place by any suitable fasteners, such as strips of wood d, d along the top and bottom and e along the sides of the frame. The strips d and e are dovetailed at the ends, as shown at f. The strips d and e are secured by dowels or other suitable means.
Patent GB-190012240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE GREGORY
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 12,240. Smith, G. G. July 6. Acetylene.- Relates to acetylene - generating apparatus in which the carbide is contained in a sealed tin or can in the generating-chamber, and in which the carbide container is punctured and water simultaneously supplied to the generating-chamber when the gas holder descends below a certain level. Two or more generating- chambers are preferably employed in connection with one gas holder, and these are brought into action successively at each descent of the holder. Each generating-chamber a contains a puncturing- mechanism (see Specification No. 23,309, A.D. 1899), operated by the vertically-movable rod p, and is supplied with water from a reservoir b through a cock q. The rod p and cock q are actuated by a crank shaft c, carrying a weighted lever n o, which is retained in the position shown by one end of a bell-crank lever i, the opposite end of which has a roller l bearing against the side of the holder. When the top of the holder passes below l, the bell crank turns and releases the weighted lever n o, which thereupon drops and gives the shaft c a half turn. The gas evolved is conducted by pipes e and f, either directly or through the reservoir b, to a combined back-pressure valve and drier g containing liquid vaseline, and thence by the pipe h to the holder. When two or more generating-chambers are employed, these are brought into operation successively at each descent of the holder by arranging the retaining-levers i at different heights round the holder. The several generating-chambers are connected to a common back-pressure valve, from which a single pipe leads to the gas holder.
Patent GB-190107501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Ironing, Calendering and Drying Fabrics for Laundry and other Purposes.
Inventor: ARMITAGE WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-04-11
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 7501. Armitage, W. J. April 11. Ironing-machines; mangling-machines.-In machines for ironing, calendering, and drying fabrics for laundry and other purposes, the bed is composed of two corrugated plates d, e connected by suitable studs or distance-pieces f, and provided with side strips h, so that steam may be passed between the plates. The lower plate e may be made flat, or in some cases may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190120194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transport Cases or Chests.
Inventor: JOHNSON JOHANN HENRIK SOLOMON
Filed: 1901-10-09
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 20,194. Johnson, J. H. S. Oct. 9. Packing-cases for bottles, eggs, fruit, &c. are provided with cellular fittings, as shown in Fig. 6. The fittings are formed by interlocking cardboard pieces a, Fig. 7, which are provided with slits b and noses or hooks c, which latter when the strips are interlocked secure them together. The strips are also provided with tongues e having slits f. The strips forming the outer sides of the fittings have slits d, forming tongues r, the tongues e passing through the slits d and the tongues r entering the slits f, thus securing the whole together. Several such fittings, as those shown in Fig. 6, may be placed one on top of the other and secured by outer strips such as that shown in Fig. 5, adapted to connect the fittings in pairs. The box is fitted with grooves or guides in which slide the tongues e, which serve as buffers. The lid is passed at one end under hooks and is secured at the other by a hasp &c.
Patent GB-190121773-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Acridine Dyestuffs.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 21,773. Ransford, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. Oct. 29. Dyes, artificial.-Acridine dye-stuffs are produced by condensing acridine-yellow or analogous substances, or their leuco compounds, with aromatic monamines by means of formaldehyde. An example is given in which tetramethylditolylmethane is heated in an autoclave at 145‹-150‹ C. with hydrochloric acid for seven hours, and then the mixture is further heated at 105‹-110‹ C. for two hours with aniline and formaldehyde. The product is easily soluble in water, and the dye is precipitated from the solution by common salt. It dyes leather and cotton mordanted with tannin fast reddish-yellow shades. In another example, dimethylaniline is used, whereby a more reddishyellow dye is obtained. In a similar manner, o- and p-toluidine, xylidine, monomethyl-, monoethyl-, and diethylaniline, and mono-methyl and mono-ethyl-o-toluidine may be used.
Patent GB-190201601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for the Manufacture of Candies, Syrups or Jellies, or other Confections.
Inventor: BRIERLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 1601. Brierley, W. Jan. 21. Jellies, table and like.-Relates to boiling-pans for cooking candies, syrups, jellies, and other confections. An ordinary steam boiling-pan or kettle a, such as that described in Specification No. 6994, A.D. 1891, [Abridgment Class Heating], is converted into a vacuum pan by providing a removable hood composed of two parts d, d<1>. A pipe or funnel g, leading to an air pump, fits in a recess and over a feed-hole in the part d<1>, and is secured by projections and pivoted clip pieces f, or equivalent means. The cane-sugar, glucose, &c. is drawn into the boiling-pan through a pipe m from an ordinary melting-pan h, or introduced through the feed-hole in the hood, but butter, honey, almonds, coco - nut, and other flavourings, are only introduced through the feedhole.
Patent GB-190206312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Windows.
Inventor: WALCHNER CARL AUGUST
Filed: 1902-03-14
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 6312. Walchner, C. A. March 14. Windows.-Lower sashes or casements a are hinged at d within frames b, which are hinged at e to the fixed frame or casing c, so that the sashes can be opened outside in the ordinary way, or turned inwards for cleaning and repairs. The upper sashes f carry pins adapted to slide in guide-grooves h, which are curved at the top to allow the sashes to fit over the lower sashes, when closed. Guide-grooves k are formed in the frames b in continuation of the grooves h. An upper sash can thus be moved down into the grooves in the frame b, and both sashes can then be turned inwards on the hinges e. The frames are shaped so as to exclude draughts and weather.
Patent GB-190206655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoops for Barrels and the like
Inventor: CRAIGHEAD HORACE
Filed: 1902-03-18
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 6655. Craighead, H., and Jayne, B. G. March 18. Hoops.-Metal hoops a are fastened by a metal strip b, Fig. 4, which is bent over, and engages in, cut-away parts a<1>, a<2> near the overlapping ends of the hoop.
Patent GB-190219773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bolt and Rivet Making Machines.
Inventor: DRON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-09-10
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 19,773. Dron, A. Sept. 10. Forging.-In a bolt and rivet making machine with the usual rotary die-carrier or table, a quick idle stroke is given to the actuating-lever of the ratchet mechanism which rotates the carrier. The actuating-lever is operated by a rod C connected to a crank E, pivoted at G eccentrically to a wheel F, which carries a pin engaging a groove in the crank. The outer end of the lever is supported by a bowl C<3> running on a track D.
Patent GB-190222821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compound Steam Engines.
Inventor: BENNETT WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 22,821. Bennett, W. T Oct. 20. Compound engines; valves and valve gear.-The cylinder B secured to the bed-plate A has an extension U of smaller diameter than the part B, and in the two portions of the cylinder works; a trunk piston F, F<1>. Steam is admitted to the smaller area in front of the piston F by a rocking valve D. After doing work there and producing the in-stroke, the steam is allowed to expand into the larger end of the cylinder to produce the out-stroke, under the control of a valve mounted in the piston and worked by the connecting-rod. The final exhaust takes place under the control of a rocking valve E. The valve mounted in the piston is in the form of a rocking plug G with ports g capable of being brought opposite ports f<2> in the piston. The plug G has a spindle g' projecting through a diaphragm in the piston and carrying a plate H which is keyed to it. This plate has a notch with which engages a roller carried by a rearward extension of the connecting-rod I, whereby the valve is actuated.
Patent GB-190227899-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Producing Organic Acids
Inventor: ZELINSKY NICHOLAS
Filed: 1902-12-17
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 27,899. Zelinsky, N. Dec. 17. Fatty acids.-Chlorinated petroleum fractions are successively acted upon by magnesium and carbonic acid, and the acids produced are suitable for combining with glycerine to form fats, or for forming salts, soaps, or other derivatives. For example, a petroleum fraction boiling at 115‹ to 120‹ C. is treated with chlorine, forming a mixture having the composition C8H17Cl + C8H15Cl. This mixture is dissolved in 3 to 4 volumes of ether, and dry magnesium powder is added, after which dry carbonic acid is introduced under cooling. Most of the ether is distilled from the semi-solid mass, and hydrochloric or sulphuric acid added to slightly acidulate the solution. The aqueous solution is separated from the ether layer, and is then decomposed by excess of acid. In this case, acids are obtained of the formulµ C8H17COHO and C8H15COHO. Petroleum fractions obtained at 80‹ to 85‹ C. and 100‹ to 105‹ C. give fatty acids of the formulµ C6H11COHO and C7H13COHO.