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Patent GB-189816754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Freed Apparatus for the Automatic Delivery of Electric Current.
Inventor: BIEBERSTEIN CARL
Filed: 1898-08-02
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 16,754. Bieberstein, C. Aug. 2. Switches for supplying electricity on payment of a coin. For each prepayment the current is allowed for a definite time, which may be taken continuously or is divided up as desired, the clock which finally switches off the current being also started and stopped by a hand-switch. The automatic action depends on a spring motor containing a notched disc G, under a detent F, f which is opposed to a pinion on another wheel of the motor. At the end of the permitted period, the clock lifts and drops the detent so that the motor runs till the disc G has turned through the angle between the notches, switches off the current, and applies a finger M to the balance - wheel of the clock. The coin drops into a pan K at one end of a beam I which gives unstable equilibrium to a cam L on a fulcrum J, but is normally kept in the position shown by means of a counterweight K<1> and a stop-pin X. When the current is on, one of a couple of pins k on the disc G supports the cam. When the current is off, a coin upsets the beam and the cam lifts the detent F, so that the motor switches the current on and resets the cam and beam. The pan K is hinged to the beam so that on descent it is tipped by a fixed pin K<11>.
Patent GB-189820045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hats and other Head Coverings.
Inventor: ANDERSON MARGARET ROBERTSON MO
Filed: 1898-09-21
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 20,045. Anderson, M. R. M. Sept. 21. Sun and weather screens.- Hats and other head coverings are made from folded, crimped, waved, or corrugated materials, and the Provisional Specification states that such head coverings may be worn by horses and other animals. Fig. 2 shows a length of accordionpleated material provided with fastenings b, b<1> and draw-strings d, d' by which it is formed into a hat of the shape shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 shows the hat unmade, and the pleats folded together for convenience of transport. Various shapes of head coverings may be made from this material.
Patent GB-189900519-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Recreation adapted for use in Public Grounds and like Places.
Inventor: BAIRD ARCHIBALD LAIDLAW
Filed: 1899-01-09
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 519. Baird, A. L. Jan. 9. Railways for recreation; tobogganing.-The inclined track a is provided with a starting-platform d and a hump a', b<1>, c', the humps in different portions of the track being of different heights. Parts e, e guide the car to the centre and check its way when it reaches the bottom. Figs. 5 and 6 shows the car, the runners g being preferably curved. The pair of rear wheels work on a pivoted axle j, which is moved by rudder lines k to guide the car. By means of a slotted plate l and pivoted lever m the car can be held while the users enter it.
Patent GB-189901862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Transmission of Electric Telegrah Signals without Connecting Wires.
Inventor: BRAUN FERDINAND
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 1862. Braun, F. Jan. 26. Wireless telegraphy. - Relates to systems of wireless telegraphy in which waves of low frequency are employed such as are generated by a Leyden jar. One or more Leyden jars or equivalent condensers F may be employed at the transmitting-station with either one coating, as shown, connected to the vertical rod M, or the discharge may take place in the primary circuit of an induction coil, one terminal of the secondary being connected to the vertical rod. The ordinary receiving-apparatus is employed. P is a self inductance
Patent GB-189902283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for Dividing or Comminuting Coffee, Spice, Cereals, or the like.
Inventor: FRANK SALOMON
Filed: 1899-02-01
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 2283. Frank, S. Feb. 1. Mills and apparatus for dividing or comminuting coffee, spices, cereals, &c. The material is charged into a cylinder b, and is, by the action of a ram d, forced out through a small orifice in the bottom thereof, in the form of a fine thread which is easily crumpled. The ram may have a perforation instead of, or in addition to, that in the cylinder.
Patent GB-189905305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stencil of like Copying Apparatus.
Inventor: EYQUEM MAURICE LUCIEN
Filed: 1899-03-10
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 5305. Eyquem, M. L. March 10. Copying documents. -In stencil and similar copying-apparatus, the movable carriage runs upon balls placed between it and the lower fixed frame. Fig. 3 shows a section, and Fig. 4 a plan of the bearings for one side. In order to prevent the escape of the balls d, they are loosely surrounded by rings e which are united by rods f, or they may be retained in cavities arranged at intervals in the grooves a, c.
Patent GB-189912844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carding Engines Used in Carding Flax or other Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: MACKIE JAMES
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,844. Mackie, J., and Shaw, G. June 20. Carding-engines for flax &c. A " comb-plate C, which may be either plain, fluted, or perforated, is inserted between the feed-roller B and taker-in D. The part which encircles the taker-in is slightly greater than the length of the fibre treated, and while the fibre is held between the upper part of the " comb-plate " and the feed-roller B it is combed bv the roller D against the lower part of the plate. Rollers such as E may be used for transferring the fibre from the taker-in to the main cylinder. The usual covers H and knives F, F<1> are provided.
Patent GB-189922891-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Postal Wrapper or Letter Card.
Inventor: MOSER HUGO
Filed: 1899-11-16
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 22,891. Moser, H. Nov. 16. Letter-cards; wrappers.-Relates to a letter-card or postal wrapper for advertising purposes. The card or wrapper consists of three parts a<1>, b<1>, d, and a closing-flap c having a tongue c<2> which is passed through the slot e in the part b<1>. A leaf g bearing views &c. is inserted. Advertisements may appear on the parts b<1>, d.
Patent GB-190002889-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bullet Proof Material for Storming Jackets and the like for use by the Military.
Inventor: MACDONALD THOMAS
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 2889. Macdonald, T. Feb. 13. Body armour.-Relates to a bullet-proof material, Fig. 3, which can be made into jackets or the like. It consists of a number of overlapping triangular steel plates, which are made with one large central projecting cone A, Fig. 1, three smaller cones B which are cut away on the exterior to allow of the plates overlapping each other, and three still smaller cones C, which fit under the cones B of adjacent plates. Slits are made in the plate at the parts marked E. The surface of the cones may be notched or corrugated. The plates are stitched to canvas, felt, &c. through holes F.
Patent GB-190009352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Production of Cyanate of Potassium.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 9352. Johnson, J. Y., [Stassfurter Chemische Fabrik vorm. Vorster & Gr³neberg]. May 21. Potassium salts.-The salt mixtures containing salts of cyanogen, such as that obtained as a byeproduct in the manufacture of cyanides by the synthetic method, are made into a mash with a limited quantity of water at a temperature not exceeding 66‹ C. The potassium carbonate in the mixture is thereby chiefly extracted, while the cyanate and cyanide present are but slightly affected. The residue is then made into a mash with a limited quantity of water at a temperature between -18‹ and +5‹ C., whereby the potassium cyanide and the remainder of the potassium carbonate are extracted. The residue consists of pure potassium cyanate in a marketable form.
Patent GB-190011559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Apparatus and Cut-outs for Nernst and like Electric Lamps.
Inventor: WURTS ALEXANDER JAY
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 11,559. Wurts, A. J., Potter, H. N., and Hanks, M. W. June 26. Drawings to Specification. Resistances for use with Nernst lamps may be short straight iron wires enclosed in vessels containing an inert gas, such as hydrogen.
Patent GB-190017993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Purifying Heating Gas from Gas Producers, Blast Furnaces or Coke Ovens.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,993. Crossley, W. J., and Atkinson, J. Oct. 10. Separators for gaseous substances.-Heating-gas from gas-producers, blast furnaces, and coke ovens is purified from dust and tar by means of the apparatus shown. This consists of a rapidlyrevolving body, preferably shaped like two frusta of cones a, b joined together at their bases, and having ribs g on the outside, the whole rotating on a shaft c within a stationary casing h, which it nearly fits. The casing is provided with an inlet and outlet for gas, and with a slot i leading to a passage k in connection with an outlet. The gas enters the apparatus, as shown, and acquires a motion which becomes very great when it reaches the slot, through which the impurities then pass by reasun of the centrifugal force. The speed of the gas gradually lessens as it approaches the outlet. The frusta of cones a, b may have any desired angle, and may even form a flat plate with ribs on either side.
Patent GB-190104616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ticket Punches.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON ALFRED
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1902-03-05
Abstract: 4616. Williamson, A. March 5. Ticket punches.-The vertical slide A, bearing the tubular punch B, is operated by a lever C, but no action is possible without the presence of a ticket in the mouth E, because a bell-crank detent G on the head of the slide engages the guide-block H till the ticket has thrust up the loose core of the punch. The catch M, engaging notches in the side of the slide A to prevent the return movement before full travel, actuates the bell hammer N, which is formed with a head n' free to swing away from the tail n on the single pivot n<2> of both. The cover P, which bears a receptacle R for the punched-out pieces, is secured to the bottom of the frame plate L by screws p, and the receptacle is provided with a hinged lid S at the bottom, which has a spring bolt s in a hinged socket. A paper seal is inserted between the bolt and the lid, so that, in drawing the bolt by a wedge, it is torn.
Patent GB-190116472-A (GB)
Title: Water Cleaning Plant.
Inventor: SCHLICHTER HEINRICH CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1901-08-16
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 16,472. Schlichter, H. C. Aug. 16. Settling.-The water, mixed with cleansing- material, such as chalk, is allowed to run down a rather steeply inclined channel, of which Fig. 4 shows a longitudinal section. The channel is formed with steps f, each sloping towards the upper end of the channel, and having a dam e across its front face. A plate g is arranged above the middle of each step. By this construction, eddies are produced which facilitate the cleansing of the water. On leaving the channel, the water enters a settling- tank.
Patent GB-190120158-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement on the Machine Used by Felt Hat Body Manufacturers and Known as the Apron Settling Machine
Inventor: MARLOR PERCY
Filed: 1901-10-09
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 20,158. Marlor, P. Oct 9. Felt hats.-Relates to the machines known as " apron settling machines." The Figure shows a plan of the machine, which comprises a sloping bench or "folding battery" a, on which an operative folds or rolls a hat body, then dips it in the hot water in the tank b, and places it in the feedtrough c, beneath the endless rubber apron d, which kneads and "mills" or "fulls" the hat body and delivers it to a second operative, who returns it to the first to fold the hat body in a different direction and pass it through the machine again. It is found that the second operative can receive and return more than twice the number of hat bodies that the first operative can deal with, and this invention consists in providing the machine with a second folding-bench e, at which an additional operator can work in preparing the hat bodies and sending them through the machine.
Patent GB-190126763-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Imparting Correct Shape to Trousers
Inventor: EWERS ABEL WILDER
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 26,763. Ewers, A. W. Sept. 7, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Trousers. - Relates to an appliance which presses against the inside of the back of the legs in order to shape them to fit properly over the calves and thereby to overhang the boots in a shapely manner. The trousers A, Fig. 1, are held down on a board B by springs C which are passed under eyes or hooks c. The shaping is effected by two spring arms D, one of which is shown separately in Fig. 2, which are guided between two pegs E, E<1> on the board B. By varying the notch d with which the peg E<1> is engaged the pressure of the springs can be varied.
Patent GB-190209878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mantle Supports for Gas Burners.
Inventor: TIBBS HELEN HORTON
Filed: 1902-04-29
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 9878. Tibbs, H. H. April 29. Incandescent gas Lamps.-The mantle is supported by a rod C, preferably moulded of pipeclay, having an enlargement F composed of a number of thin longitudinal wings f of the form shown. The rod rests on lips g<3> at the bottom of flexible jaws g<2> carried by a socket G having two collars g, g<1> situated on opposite sides of the screen B.
Patent GB-190212707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Engine Indicators.
Inventor: DAVIDSON THEODORE
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 12,707. Davidson, T. June 3. Steam-engine indicators.-The cylinder, its cover, and the pillars which support a plate b<2> are not shown in the Figures, and it is to be understood that the mount H for the linkage combined with the guide-gland for the piston-rod D is held in a central hole in the cover by a nut h<2>, but can be turned by a handle k to apply or remove the pencil. The lower part of the piston-rod D is hollow, the middle part is slotted to accommodate the linkage, and the upper part passes through the raised plate b<2>. The spring E opposing the steam pressure is mounted upon this plate, and its lower coils are wound through the arms of a cross e', which is a nut upon a tubulure b<4>, while its upper end passes through a swivel I, Fig. 3, on the end of the piston-rod. This arrangement allows the spring to be put higher or lower by means of the nuts, without altering its tension to suit different heights of the pencil on the drum. The linkage is operated by a rodfinside the hollow part of the piston-rod, which makes a ball joint g with the piston, and is guided by an eye h<3> upon the mount H. The piston C is made as the zone of a sphere, in older that it will retain an even fit, notwithstanding any deflection of the piston-rod from the vertical.
Patent GB-190213031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Air Compressors.
Inventor: TAYLOR CHARLES HAVELOCK
Filed: 1902-06-07
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 13,031. Taylor, C. H. June 7. Compressing.-Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal, and Fig. 2 a transverse. section, of a hydraulic air-compressor, in which the air and water are delivered through a pipe b into a tunnel F, where they are separated. The air escapes by the pipe h, and the water passes through the arch-shaped passage j to the well e. Pipes l from the crown of the arch allow any air which remains entangled in the water to escape. The pipe b is divided by a horizontal partition, to prevent vertical eddies.
Patent GB-190214027-A (GB)
Title: The Utilization of the Waste Waters from the Digestion of Rough Tallow
Inventor: SCOTT ERNEST GEORGE
Filed: 1902-06-20
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 14,027. Scott, E. G. June 20. Fats and fatty oils.-Relates to the utilization of the waste waters which are produced in the digestion of rough tallow, either in the ordinary forms of digesters or as described in Specification No. 11,155, A.D. 1901. After being separated from the tallow, the water is conveyed by the pipe g to the filter h, and, passing through it, is drawn into the vacuum pan m by means of the pump c. In the pan m it is evaporated at a low temperature, so as to avoid the destruction of its gluey nature, to a concentration of about 50 Tw., and the product is suitable for sizing cloths and similar goods. The filter is preferably made with a perforated plate i over which is stretched a filter cloth j.
Patent GB-190215329-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Sterilising Excreta, Medical Appliances and the like.
Inventor: CUMMINS HENRY ALFRED
Filed: 1902-07-09
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 15,329. Cummins, H. A. July 9. Excremental matters, treating; disinfecting.-Relates to a closed-in apparatus for disinfecting excreta and bed-pans, and other medical appliances. A boiler or " copper " a<1>, Fig. 2, covered by a lid g<1>, is supported by flanges &c. within a chamber b provided with means for heating by coal, petroleum, or gas. The chamber b is enclosed in front by an inclined hood d having a lid f<1>, and is provided with a chimney c at its upper portion. Two boilers may be mounted in the same chamber, and the whole may be made in movable parts so as to be portable. Fig. 4 shows apparatus for drawing off liquid contents of the boilers. A down-tube h<1>, supplied with water through a valve h, is connected by branch arms with pipes i which dip into the pans a, a<1>, so that, when the water is turned on, the contents of the pans are siphoned off.
Patent GB-190216748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for use in Sharpening Knives, Scissors and the like
Inventor: LINDHOLM JOHAN OLOF NATHANAEL
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 16,748. Lindholm, J. O. N. July 28. Corkscrews.-A corkscrew 9 may be combined with an appliance, as shown, for sharpening knives, scissors, &c. The sharpener consists of one or more brass or other metal bars 2 bent or pivoted together so as to form one or more wedge-shaped openings 3, in which the blades are drawn. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the bars are pivoted together, and the angle at 3 may be varied by a set-screw 4. The bars may terminate in handles.
Patent GB-190220078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connexion with Inking-pad Apparatus.
Inventor: WENDISCH PAUL
Filed: 1902-09-13
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 20,078. Wendisch, P. Sept. 13. Stamp-inking pads; hand-stamps.- Relates to inking-pad and stamp-holding apparatus, in which the cover of the pad is withdrawn when a stamp is removed from its holder. The pad holder a is provided with brackets b, in which is pivoted a rod c having a pair of levers o connected by a link &c. s with the sliding cover t of the pad. The upper ends of the levers o project through openings p in the stamp holder d, which has side legs or extensions d' pivoted at f in the brackets b. Stops g limit the forward movement of the holder d. The stamps k are placed in slots i in the holder d, and are retained therein by pivoted arms m, Fig. 3, pressed towards each other by springs n. When a stamp is removed from a slot i, the holder d is pulled forwards and the cover t is drawn back, and, when the stamp is replaced, the holder is pushed back and the cover replaced. In a modification, springs projecting into the slot i are used in place of the arms m. The horizontal part of the holder d may be extended beyond the legs; or two or more holders, one above the other, may be formed as one frame pivoted at f.
Patent GB-190224639-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sluice Valves.
Inventor: EVENS THEODORE
Filed: 1902-11-10
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 24,639. Evens, T. Nov. 10. Sliding valves or sluice valves. To prevent the valve discs 1 from sticking on their seats they are given a combined horizontal and vertical movement when the valve is being opened or closed. The actuating-spindle 13 carries a screwed cap 12 enclosing a shaft 11 connected by two-armed links 14 to recesses 7 in the valve discs and forming a toggle-joint. The arrangement causes the valve disc to have a combined horizontal and vertical movement when the spindle is actuated. The seats 4 are inclined, and the ends of the valve discs fit on to lower sloping seats 22.
Patent GB-190226699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus for Railway Wagons and similar Vehicles
Inventor: BOWLES GEORGE BARKER
Filed: 1902-12-03
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 26,699. Bowles, G. B. Dec. 3. Brakes for wagons &c., applied from either side of the vehicle. When the hand-lever A, which is loose on the cross-shaft B, is depressed, a projection on it bears upon and moves down the long arm of the brake lever C. The short arm of the lever C actuates the ordinary brake mechanism. In order to lock the brakes on the wheels, the extremity of the long arm of the lever C carries a toothed rack D, which is engaged by a spring catch E. The spring catch is carried by a swing- ing arm H, and is withdrawn automatically when the hand-lever is raised, thus allowing the brakes to move off the wheels by gravity. The automatic withdrawal of the spring catch is effected by a stud on the hand-lever bearing on a projection on the swinging arm H ; the projection also serves to support the hand-lever when the brakes are off. The arrangement may be duplicated at the other side of the vehicle, or a second handlever only may be fitted on the other side. In a modification, the hand-lever and brake lever on the other side of the vehicle are on a separate short shaft connected to the cross-shaft B by a coupling-rod.
Patent GB-190303342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Propulsion of Bicycles, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BOZON ROBERT SEBASTIAN
Filed: 1903-02-12
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 3342. Bozon, R. S. Feb. 12. Starting and stopping; utilizing momentum of.-A cycle trailer or other vehicle is fitted with mechanism which stores up energy in a spring when the vehicle is descending a hill, and utilizes it again when ascending a hill, or when otherwise required. A pulley onthedriving- wheel is connected by a belt with a pulley L, on the shaft of which is feathered a wheel K, which can be put in gear with either of two wheels H, I, or be left free, by means of a lever N, a rod P, and a hand-lever. When the wheel K is in gear with the wheel H, the motion of the vehicle winds up a spring barrel A by means of a train F, E, D, B. When the wheel K is disengaged, the spring barrel is locked by a ratchet-wheel T and a pawl 0 connected by a lever V with the rod P. On engaging the wheel K with the wheel I, the pawl 0 is disengaged, and the spring then drives the pulley L through the train C, G, I, K and assists in the propulsion of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190315358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Dyeing of Cotton Cloth
Inventor: GRIME WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-11
Granted: 1904-05-19
Abstract: 15,358. Grime, W. July 11. Dyeing.-Consists in a process for dyeing cotton cloth two colours in the same web, the warp and weft being of different colours, such as blue and orange, red and yellow, or green and yellow. The warp or weft, before weaving, and in the hank, warp, or cop form, is prepared with tannin, say, tannic acid, or other tannic substances, like sumac, myrobalans, galls, &c. The tannin is then fixed, either before or after weaving, by means of a solution, at any temperature up to 212‹ F., of antimony fluoride, tin chloride, or any other salt of antimony or tin, or substance that precipitates tannin. The warp or weft is then dyed with a basic colour, such as brilliant green, rhodamine pink, &c. by the known methods, washed, and finally dyed with direct or substantive dyes, such as erica, benzo sky blue, &c.