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Patent GB-189826899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pottery Moulding Machines.
Inventor: WEEKS FREDERICK HURBERT
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 26,899. Weeks, F. H., and Weeks, C. D. Dec. 20. Moulding pottery.-The moulds C, which are formed with small hinged doors c<2> and apertures c<3> for the handles or ears, are secured to the bottom D by screws so as to be interchangeable ; the bottom is permanently fixed to its shaft B, which carries fast and loose pulleys b, b<1>. The clay to be moulded rests on a false bottom F, which can be raised to eject the moulded vessel and to receive a fresh supply of material by the rod G worked by the cord and pulley J, hand windlass K. The tool L is mounted on an axis 0 secured by a crank M to an eccentric spindle N, which may be rotated by a hand-wheel n. The axis O is inclined both as shown and to the plane of the paper, and at the commencement of the operation the tool rests on the clay nearly at the centre of the false bottom F ; as the moulding proceeds, however, the tool is turned round nearer and nearer to the side of the mould. An adjustable wheel X and knife Z finish the edges of the vessel. The angle of the axis O can be slightly varied by an adjustment for the plate R which carries the bearing Q of the spindle N. This plate is turned about a pivot r in the slotted bracket S by an eccentric pivot V passing through the slot, a screw W finely adjusting the pivot lengthways in the slot. The. moulding-tools can all be raised with a counterweighted sleeve s and swung out of the way when desired, and special guides, not shown, are provided to determine the exact position of the parts, when being returned, before lowering them into the mould. A steam jacket H<1> allows of the mould being heated during the process.
Patent GB-189901410-A (GB)
Title: Means for Preventing Wagons, Carts, and all other Vehicles from Running Back when Ascending Hills and the like.
Inventor: GLOVER CALEB
Filed: 1899-01-20
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 1410. Glover, C. Jan. 20. Backward motion on inclines, preventing (otherwise than by brakes).- Each wheel of a wagon, cart, or any other vehicle carries a ratchet - wheel B with which the pawl C engages. A stop D is fitted to prevent the pawl, when thrown back, from falling on to the ratchet.
Patent GB-189902511-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastener and Clip for Gloves, Boots, Corsets, Braces, Suspenders and other Articles of Wearing Apparel or the like.
Inventor: BREESE ALFRED
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 2511. Breese, A. Feb. 3. Braces; suspenders for articles of dress.-Clip fastenings for braces, suspenders, &c. The lever A, Fig. 3, which is pivoted at B, is put through the ring I on the opposite part, and turned to draw the parts together, its end C finally snapping into the ring E. In the modification shown in Fig. 3 A, the pivot B and ring E are interchanged. The end C of the lever A in this case passes through the ring I, and hooks itself into the ring E.
Patent GB-189902793-A (GB)
Title: Appliance for Attaching to Bottles and Dacanters containing Liquids.
Inventor: SOWERBY AMY MARGARET
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 2793. Sowerby, A. M. Feb. 8. B o t t l e s, decanters, &c.-To catch and retain any drip from a bottle, decanter, &c., a spring clip B, fitted or covered with blotting- paper or other absorbent A, is sprung on the neck of the vessel. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the clip is provided with extended operating - levers.
Patent GB-189903266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of Animated Pictures.
Inventor: PALMER HENRY WILLIAM HAMBLIN
Filed: 1899-02-14
Granted: 1900-02-14
Abstract: 3266. Palmer, H. W. H. Feb. 14. Ma g i c - lantern apparatus.-In kinematographs and other apparatus for producing animated pictures, the usual celluloid film is replaced by a circular glass photographic plate E, on which the pictures are arranged spirally from the centre. The plate E is simultaneously rotated and raised or lowered by gearing consisting of an archimedean screw D and mitre-wheels operated from a handwheel A. Gearing F controlling the shutter in the lens g is driven from a mitre-wheel at the lower end of the screw D. The plate support H is a telescopic tube with an enclosed spring.
Patent GB-189907346-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Spring-clamp or Clip for Tightening or Supporting Garments or Shortening Bands, Straps, and the like.
Inventor: POLKE JOSEF
Filed: 1899-04-07
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 7346. Polke, J. April 7. Fastenings, clip. Relates to means for shortening straps &c. The arrangement consists, as shown in Fig. 3 and 4, of a strip a to which is pivoted at each end a strip b. Each of the strips is sewn to the material. The strips b can be folded alongside the strip a, so as to fold or shorten the garment. Springs f bearing on suitable surfaces on the strips b secure the strips in position. A crosspiece i may be secured to the strips b to aid in attaching the clip. In a modification, only two strips are used.
Patent GB-189907527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thermo-electric Batteries or Piles.
Inventor: MATTHIAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 7527. Matthias, J. April 10. T h e r m o - electric batteries.-Relates to batteries in which one electrode a is composed of a hard metal or alloy and the other b of a soft metal or alloy, and consists in making the former with a projection g to which the latter is connected, the projection serving to protect the electrode b from the heat. A strong bridge-piece d forms the connection between the elements. A clay or earthenware cover, open at top and bottom, may be placed around the electrode b, and is provided with holes for the admission of air. The electrode b may be cast in this cover around a horizontal pin which serves to make connection with the other electrode a of the element. In this case also connection is made by the electrode b with the bridgepiece d by means of a pin the head of which is embedded in the bridge-piece and from which it extends in four branches through the cover to the electrode.
Patent GB-189908358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Storage or Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: NIBLETT JOB THOMAS
Filed: 1899-04-21
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 8358. Niblett, J. T., and Sutherland, M. April 21. Secondary batteries.-The plates or electrodes consist each of a thin metal plate or grid a with flanged edges a<1> projecting on one or both sides of the plate and serving to hold the active material in place. Porous slabs c of earthenware or the like aid in keeping the active material in place, and serve also as separators. At the ends of the battery the plates c are replaced by glass plates f. Rubber pieces d serve to keep the plates apart, and bands e hold the whole together.
Patent GB-189910822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Disvulcanizing Caoutchouc, Indiarubber, Gum Elastic, and similar Materials.
Inventor: THEILGAARD ALBERT EDVARD JENS
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,822. Thellgraard, A. E. J. V. J. May 23. India-rubber, devulcanizing. - The material is treated with a solution of potassium cyanide, or other cyanide, which may be heated by steam ; the product is washed and dried.
Patent GB-189912866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines and in their application to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: STEELE HERBERT BANKS
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 12,866. Lake, H. H., [Steele, H. B.]. June 20. Drawings to Specification. Turning-gear.-An explosion engine for propelling vehicles is turned at starting by a crank handle carrying one member of a clutch which is pressed into gear with the other member against the action of a spring. The spring presses a projection on the handle into a notch to hold it fast when it is not in use.
Patent GB-190000061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tramway Rails.
Inventor: FRANCQ LEON
Filed: 1900-01-01
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 61. Francq, L. Jan. 1. Rails; rail joints.-Tramway rails are constructed of the two sections 1, 2, substantially as shown, held together by bolts 5 and tie-bars 7 with internal fishplates 4 and wedges 6. A packing- piece 3 is used to adjust the height of one part, and a filling-piece 16 on which the wheel flanges may run is used to widen the groove at curves. Bitumen 17 is run in to close the gap at the foot.
Patent GB-190007285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Railways Operated on the Conduit System.
Inventor: PARSONS RICHARD CLERE
Filed: 1900-04-19
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7285. Parsons, R. C., Belfield, R., and Chapman, W. April 19. Electric railways .on, a conduit system. Conduits; conduct o r s. -Projecting ribs 4 are variously disposed on yokes to strengthen them at the centre, and the slot rails 6 are tied to the rails 3 and to projections 8 on the yoke by tie-bars 7, 9 or by a single bar 9, as in Fig. 7. Yokes, which form the conduit and do not support the rails, are also made with the ribs 4. Boxes 10 with removable c o v e r s and supporting-flanges are bolted in recesses on the sides of the yoke, or are made integral therewith. Brackets 14 or shelves inside the boxes support the insulators 15, which' carry the L-shaped arms 16 on which the conductors 17 are mounted. A cap 18 bolted to the bracket or shelf covers the insulator 15 and the nut which secures the arm 16. Collectors.-Rubbing-blocks 24 are carried by two pairs of links 26, 27 on the sides of the insulating-plates 21, and are pressed outwards by flat springs 28. The plates 21 are attached to the shank plates 22, which are riveted to the brackets 23 by copper or other shearable rivets, so that the plough can detach itself if obstructed. The brackets have hinge pins 34 working in a slider 35 on the transverse beam 36 on the car. Buffers 37 or springs limit the angular motion, and the pins 34 are long enough to allow the plough to rise when the rollers run on the bottom of a shallow conduit. Flexible connections 33 lead the current from the blocks 24 to the posts 32 and conductors 29, 30 between the shank plates 22. Wearing- pieces 39 may be provided.
Patent GB-190008657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Balancing Engines or Motors.
Inventor: CHAUVEAU GUSTAVE LEON VICTOR
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 8657. Chauveau, G. L. V. May 10. Balancing moving-parts.-Two connecting-rods are mounted on one and the same piston, each actuating a separate driving-shaft. The two driving-shafts E, E<1> [are arranged in alignment, and rotate in reverse directions. The two shafts are geared together through the medium of a parallel countershaft N and toothed gearing. In the case of an explosion engine, the countershaft may be made to run at half the rate of the engine shafts, and to serve as the valve-actuating shaft. The invention is applicable to double-acting engines, and to multiple-cylinder engines ; in the case of radial-cylinder engines every piston is connected to each crank. The engines are especially suitable for autocars.
Patent GB-190011302-A (GB)
Title: Hair Frames and Accessories for Hair Dressing.
Inventor: PHILLIPS HARRY
Filed: 1900-06-22
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 11,302. Phillips, H. June 22. Hair-dressing a p p l iances.-Frames and other accessories for hairdressing are constructed of horse-hair, mohair, or o t h e r elastic netted, knitted, or woven &c. open - meshed fabric. They are shaped on a mandrel into crescent or ring forms, and may be provided with tapes or cords. Fig. 1 shows one form.
Patent GB-190012705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Light Baths.
Inventor: OTTO ROBERT
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 12,705. Otto, R., and Otto, K. July 13. Light, treating diseases with. -A hollow semi-cylindrical frame a is fitted on its inner surface with a number of incandescent lamps, through which a current is passed when the frame has been placed over a patient lying in bed.
Patent GB-190014061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machines for Finishing Articles of Glass.
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 14,061. Lake, H. H., [Macbeth-Evans Glass Co.]. Aug. 4. Finishing.-Relates to a machine for fire-finishing the trimmed edges of blown articles such as lamp shades. Fig. 2 shows a vertical section. The article k rests upon the asbestos tyres of two pairs of discs 0, which are driven by contact with rolls K mounted on an adjustable frame G. The furnaces C, C<1> are mounted on counterbalanced standards B, B', pivoted to the base A. The arms h carry pins engaging with inclined slots in the cylinders D, which are turned by means of a footlever. The furnaces are supplied with gas by the pipe f<1>, and the air supply is regulated by the slide g.
Patent GB-190016080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Kite" Sinking Apparatus for Logs, Sounding-Apparatus, and the like.
Inventor: SJOESTRAND ERNST GUSTAF
Filed: 1900-09-10
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 16,080. Sj÷strand, E. G. Sept. 10. Sounding-apparatus; logs.-Relates to apparatus towed by a ship, which follows at a certain fixed depth independent of the speed of the ship. It consists of a blade k fixed to a heavy shaft, to which the tow-line q is attached at a point o behind the centre of gravity. When in action, it assumes the position shown in Fig. 2. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the blade k is fitted with an extension t, bent at a small angle. The apparatus may be attached by a wire y to the fore end of a flat plate u with bent-down edges v, to which the tow-line q is attached. When used as sounding- apparatus, it is fitted with two tow-lines, one of which is thrown out of action by impact with the bottom ; the other then coming into action allows the apparatus to rise to the surface. It may also be used as a log, by attaching the tow-line to a dynamometer to register the tension, and thus the speed empirically by reference to a scale.
Patent GB-190101835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Luminous Advertisements.
Inventor: MARE FREDERIC DE
Filed: 1901-01-26
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 1835. Mare, F. de. Jan. 26. Advertising; letters.-The letters forming the advertisements are in solid or hollow sections 1, of porcelain &c., the upper sides, which may be suitably faced, serving as reflectors to the electric lamps 11, which are mounted within the letters and are preferably arranged in shunt or derivation, the main current being reduced by a transformer. The letters, which may be enclosed in a suitable glazed frame, are secured to a backing 2, which is perforated to receive the lamp supports, which are carried on brackets 4 attached to the backing. Surrounding the lamp supports are sleeves which carry differently-coloured revolving globes 15 composed of transparent wings or plates of porcelain, glass, or mica, &c., suitably secured together at the top and bottom. The globes are rotated by bands passing over pulleys 13 on the sleeves, and driven by a motor. The letters may have rosette or other configurations.
Patent GB-190104352-A (GB)
Title: An Arrangement of Locomotive Engines to Allow Compound Working, or the Application of Steam by Expasion in Two Stages.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 4352. Sutcliffe, G. W. March 1. Locomotives.-In order to facilitate starting in compound locomotives, three cylinders are employed, one high-pressure and two low-pressure. The high-pressure cylinder and one lowpressure cylinder are placed outside, and the second low-pressure cylinder is placed inside the frame. The two low-pressure cranks ILP and OLP are disposed so that the two cylinders act in unison but in opposite phase, and the highpressure crank HP is disposed as shown, so that four impulses shall be imparted to the axle per revolution.
Patent GB-190105814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stop Motions for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: PARKES WILLIAM NELSON
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 5814. Parkes, W. N. March 19. Sewing -machine stopping-gear; stopping, automatic; ornamental - sewing machines; embroidery.-Consists of a stop-motion for sewing - machines, more particularly those used for embroidery purposes. The clutch and brake lever 3 is retained in the clutching position, against the action of a spring 6, by a spring latch 8 engaging a notch 9<x>, Fig. 9, in a bar 9 attached to the lever 3. The latch 8 is raised, to stop the machine, by the engagement with it of a lever 10 pivoted on a ratchet-wheel 11. On contact between the lever 10 and latch 8, the lever 10 only is moved, against the action of a spring 12<x>, until a pin on the lever engaging one side of a slot in the ratchet-wheel causes the release of the latch on the further motion of the ratchet-wheel. The ensuing movement of the bar 9 carries the latch 8, which is pivoted vertically, clear of the lever 10, which can thus spring back into a position to allow the catch to again set. The latch 8, wheu in its operative position, is fixed laterally by a notch in the frame. The ratchet-wheel 11 is rotated by a lever 17, oscillated by a cam or eccentric on a second ratchet-wheel 15 having its teeth pointing in the opposite direction, and rotated in a usual manner from the undershaft.
Patent GB-190109454-A (GB)
Title: Safety Means in connection with Scarf-pins, Brooches and the like.
Inventor: TOLLE FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 9454. Tolle, F. May 7. Pins, scarf; brooches; jewellery fastenings.- Relates to a safety device for use with scarf pins, brooches, &c. An auxiliary pin or point b, pointing upwards or at an angle, is fitted on the ordinary pin. In the case of a brooch, Fig. 4, an additional point e may be fitted on the eye.
Patent GB-190115123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheeled Carriages for Ordnance, in which the Gun Barrel Recoils.
Inventor: REICHWALD AUGUST
Filed: 1901-07-25
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 15,123. Reichwald, A., [Krupp, F.]. July 25. Field carriages.-Instead of the gun G being arranged to recoil directly upon the cradle A, it is attached by hooks f<2>, k<2> to a slide E which recoils on the cradle A. The recoil apparatus is that described in Specification No. 13,799, A.D. 1899. The gun is looked to the slide by a wedge 0, which is removed when the gun is to be dismounted for transport.
Patent GB-190122729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Portable Ramps.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 22,729. Feeny, V. I. Nov. 11. Ramps.-Relates to improvements in ramps of the type described in Specification No. 6095, A.D. 1888. Parallel to the side flanges b of and in the path of the ramps are corrugations a, which serve to strengthen the device and form grooves d for delivering the wheels of the de-railed vehicle to the platform c, which has turned down portions e extending below the level of the rail.
Patent GB-190125498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Veneer Rods.
Filed: 1901-12-13
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 25 498. Lake, H. H., [Sandberg, Gebr.]. Dec. 13. Wood substitutes.-Relates to a method of making composite wooden rods of veneers, which are stated to be applicable as shafts for lances, scabbards, and for other purposes. The core of the rod consists of a veneer tube a, strengthened by strips of metal b. Round this tube is wrapped a fabric c, and round the fabric several layers d of veneer. The several windings of veneer and fabric are well glued together. The fibres of the wood of the veneers lie crosswise to the axis of the rod. Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 2 a cross-section.
Patent GB-190200832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Motions for Looms.
Inventor: COLDWELL JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 832. Coldwell, J., and Gildard, C. G. Jan. 11. Loom stop-motions. - Relates to warp stopmotions of the kind described in Specification No. 23,173, A.D. 1899. The detectors, preferably formed with two prongs 33, 34, rest upon the crossed parts of the warp threads a, b, which pass over and beneath leasing-rods 21. The ends of these rods are supported by studs on bent brackets 18, which are bolted to brackets 3 secured to the loom framing. Upwardly-converging bars 13, forming parts of the electric circuit of the stopmotion, are secured to lugs on the brackets 3; the forked detectors rest over the rods 13. Removable parallel wires 16 extend between the brackets and pass through slots 35 in the detectors. Beneath the bars 13 is a tubular contact-bar 5, secured to lugs 4 on the brackets 3 and fitted with an electric terminal 10 attached to a conductor 9. A series of bridge-pieces, assisting in holding the leasing-rods and bars 13 in position, may be secured to a transverse brace 22 secured to the brackets 3.
Patent GB-190202900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Quoins or Devices for Locking-up Blocks and the like in Printers Chases
Inventor: COX ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-02-05
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 2900. Cox, A. Feb. 5. Quoins.-Relates to quoins for locking-up and adjusting blocks in printers' chases. Fig. 3 shows a quoin consisting of a base 10 having a shouldered seating for the cylindrical part 12 of a nut 13, through which passes a screw 14 carrying a bearerplate 15 which is plated against the block to be locked up. The bearer-plate 15 is pivoted by a vertical pivot 16 to the screw 14, so that it may be adjusted to any position of the edge of the block. Teeth 23 are preferably formed on the plate 15, to penetrate the wood of the block. Fig. 8 shows a quoin in which the screw25 screws into a screwed socket in the base 27, and is swivelled at 26 to the bearer-plate 24.
Patent GB-190207529-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Coating Paper
Inventor: CARLISLE ALLAN BLAIR
Filed: 1902-03-29
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 7529. Carlisle, A. B. March 29. Painting and varnishing.-Relates to a coating- machine for the production of enamelled and surface coloured papers for wall coverings &c. The paper is drawn from a reel and passed over rollers o, p<1>, o<x>, n, a truly cylindrical copper roller q, and over a blanket r above a perfectly flat copper table. The colour contained in a trough u<x> is applied by a roller u to a rotary brush v and by it to the paper as it passes over the copper cylinder q. The roller u and trough u<x> are mounted on slotted brackets x<1> which are vertically adjustable on the frame. Above the table and blanket r are a number of brushes y, of which the end ones may be fixed, while the intermediate ones are reciprocated vertically by cams on a side shaft y<1>. Surplus cnlour is scraped from the felt r by a scraper r<x> and is collected in a receptacle r<1>.
Patent GB-190210802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Unloading Vessels
Inventor: WOODRUFF CYRUS HENRY
Filed: 1902-05-10
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 10,802. Woodruff, C. H. May 10. Drawings to Specification. Ships' frames and tanks.-Relates to ships formed with conveyer troughs or passages to facilitate unloading. These passages are arranged longitudinally in the usual water-ballast bottom, and are formed by partitions, which, like the main central keel, extend between the main and secondary bottoms which form the bottom and top of the water bottoms, The partitions, in addition to forming the unloading - passages, increase the strength of the frame.
Patent GB-190220842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements on or in connection with Wet Seats
Inventor: COCKAYNE FREDERICK THOMAS
Filed: 1902-09-24
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 20,842. Cockayne, F. T. Sept. 24. Seats; aprons and seat protectors. -Relates to combined covers, cushions, and aprons for omnibus seats exposed to weather. A cylinder E, consisting of bars of wood or wirework secured to two discs, is pivoted below the edge of the seat. A cover or apron or cushion is made of a sheet of waterproofed material D secured to a sheet of carpet or thick cushion material J. The cover is secured at one end to the cylinder and has at the other a stiffening-rod C and tab B. A coiled spring tends to wind up the cover, and the rod C prevents it from being completely drawn into the casing. The cover, when wound up, does not overlap.