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Patent GB-189711755-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Game.
Inventor: ROBERTS HARRY OWEN
Filed: 1897-05-12
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 11,755. Roberts, H. O., and Roberts, J. O. May 12. Games played with counters, flags, and sticks.- Each player has (1) twelve counters, plain on one side, and all similarly coloured on the other, (2) a small coloured flag fixed in a stand, the colour corresponding to that on his counters, and (3) a small pointed stick. The counters of all the players are placed with their coloured faces downwards on a table and well mixed, leaving a central clear space. Each player in order presses on the edge of one of the counters with his stick to turn it over, called turning the cakes.' If it is a counter having his colour he places it alongside his flag and turns over another; should it be an opponent's colour, it is given to that player, and the next player proceeds ; and, lastly, should he fail to turn the counter at all, he forfeits one counter, which is placed in the central space. The person who first secures all his counters at his flag is the winner.
Patent GB-189714819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Artificial Limbs.
Inventor: PACKER JABEZ AMBROSE
Filed: 1897-06-18
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 14,819. Packer, J. A. June 18. Limbs, artificial.- For the purpose of adjusting the length of the limb, the knee or elbow joint c is fitted with a socket b<1>, which receives a slide b attached to the bucket a, the socket and slide being formed with equidistant holes for receiving securing- screws b<3>. The lower part of the limb is adjusted by means of a screw d<2> and steady-pins d<3>, fixed into a plate d<1> on the ankle or wrist block d, and passing t h r o u g h corresponding plates f and g on the outer and inner sides of the bucket e. By releasing the internal nut, the bucket may be separated from the block and foot and a thickness of material inserted. The ankle joint is formed by a tongue d<6> extending downwards into the heel and operating against rubber blocks h and h<1> contained in cavities in the heel and acting as tendons or leaders. Instead of an internal screw d<2> , a pair of external screws may be employed.
Patent GB-189717408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Buttons or similar Fastenings.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-07-23
Granted: 1897-09-18
Abstract: 17,408. Boult, A. J., [Deville, B.]. July 23. Buttons and button - fasteners.- A button B having a rigid or jointed Shank A has a slotted base - plate C, through which the tongues D of an under or securing plate E are passed. The tongues D also pass through the fabric F, and are secured by bending over.
Patent GB-189719563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waggon Wheels and the like.
Inventor: HICKMANN CARL EMIL
Filed: 1897-08-24
Granted: 1897-10-02
Abstract: 19,563. Hickmann, C. E. Aug. 24. Tyres,non-elastic; felloes or rims; spokes.-To ensure that the iron tyre F, of a wagon or like wheel, shall always remain firmly pressed against the rim E, each spoke A is provided with an iron cap C, the end of which fits loosely in a radial hole in the rim; the rim can thus be pressed tightly against the tyre by means of a nut D.
Patent GB-189721418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: MCMULLEN JOHN
Filed: 1897-09-18
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 21,418. McMullen, J., a n d Turner, G. H. Sept. 18. Tobacco pipes.-The pipe is fitted with a detachable glass or metal receptacle 4 having passages communicating with the bowl and stem. In Fig. 2 a passage 2 from the bowl is shown connected to the cup 4 by a tube 3.
Patent GB-189722386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Variable Speed Gearing.
Inventor: KENNEDY JAMES
Filed: 1897-09-30
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 22,386. Kennedy, J. Sept. 30. Driving-gear for boat propellers. -Relates to variable speed and reversing gear for motor cars, launches, &c. The disc A, keyed on the shaft A', carries pinions a' in gear with a spur-wheel a<2> and an internal wheel b, both loose on the shaft and both provided with brake-wheels and with spur or chain wheels by which motion is transmitted to the driven shaft C<1>. The brake bands B are controlled by a lever B<3>. Either may be set on to lock the corresponding wheel according to the speed required, or both may be thrown out of action, when the speed of the shaft A' itself will be transmitted. For reversing, the shaft is locked by the brake D', and the wheel D<1> is disconnected from the shaft and clutched to the wheel a<2>, whereupon the wheel b turns in the opposite direction. The chain-wheels C, C' are coupled to the driven shaft C<2> by a clutch which permits either or both to be engaged ; or, as is shown in Fig. 5, ratchet-wheels and pawls may be employed. Both wheels carry pawls adapted to drive in the forward direction, and C' carries in addition a set for driving in the backward direction ; this set, together with the set on C, may be thrown out of action by means of a sliding sleeve Z, the coned ends of which serve to depress tails projecting from the pawls.
Patent GB-189802388-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for and connected with the Attachment of Hooks and Eyes to Cards and the like.
Inventor: PROSKAUER JACOB
Filed: 1898-01-29
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 2388. Proskauer, J. Jan. 29. Stapling. - Hooks and eyes are attached to cards for sale purposes by apparatus such as that shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The hooks and eyes are placed in slots C<2>, D' in bars C, C<1> and D, D respectively, of which the latter bars are fixed and the former are movable. The hooks, which are engaged in the eyes, are held stretched from the latter by wedges B, B<1> having each a threaded end actuated by nuts V, V<1>. The bars C, C' are pressed towards the wedges by springs on the transverse pins I. When the hooks and eyes are thus placed in two rows in the frame A, the card E, Fig. 4, is placed on top, and then they are attached by a stapling-device such as that described in Specification No. 2337, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-189804032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Cotton Seed.
Inventor: STANLEY JOHN CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-02-17
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 4032. Stanley, J. C. W. Feb. 17. Drawings to Specification. Mills combined with other apparatus. In apparatus for treating cotton seed so as to obtain a light coloured oil and a feeding-cake in which the fibres adhering to the seeds are so ground up as not to be injurious, grinding-mills are employed in combination with sifting-apparatus, magnetic separators, oil presses, filter-presses, centrifugal drying-apparatus, grain-washing apparatus, elevators, and conveyers.
Patent GB-189805707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam-injectors for Feeding Water to Steam-boilers and the like.
Inventor: STICKER FRANCIS
Filed: 1898-03-08
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 5707. Sticker, F. March 8. Lifting and forcing injectors; overflow arrangements; starting and stopping.-On admitting steam simultaneously to the lifter and forcer pipes d and b, the overflow from the former passes through the small holes e<1> to the port f and that from the latter through the port f<4>, both passing out through a<4>. When water is lifted it chokes the holes e<1> and momentarily fills the chamber D, passing over the wall E to the port f<5> until it begins to be forced out by the forcer b. The valve is then turned, at first, as in Fig. 4, so as to close the port f<5>, and afterwards to close both overflows, communication being then opened to the boiler through the passage F.
Patent GB-189809373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Governors.
Inventor: REPLOGLE MARK ANTHONY
Filed: 1898-04-23
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 9373. Replogle, M. A. April 23. Centrifugal governors.-Relates to governors such as are employed in steam engines, or in putting in or out of action controlling-apparatus in water-p mer plant, and consists of means for rendering the governor more sensitive or accelerating its action. To accomplish this, a revolving weight or flywheel C is attached to the sleeve c<1> and is suspended from the arms by a pair of universally-jointed links. When an increase of speed occurs, the weight C lags somewhat, with the result that the sleeve, and thereby the governor lever E, rises more quickly than the weights B. In like manner, owing to the normal lag of the weight C, when the speed of the governor diminishes the lever E more rapidly falls. The speed of control can be regulated by shifting the weight H, or by changing the fulcrum of the governor lever from f to f<1>.
Patent GB-189811825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Balances and Balance-springs for Watch, Clock, and like Escapements.
Inventor: PERRET PAUL
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 11,825. Perret, P. May 24. Balances are made of alloys composed of 35 to 36 parts of nickel and 65 to 69 parts of steel. Balance springs are made of an alloy of nickel and steel wherein the proportion of nickel is between 38 and 45 per cent.
Patent GB-189812140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Cloth.
Inventor: BEGG WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-05-28
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 12,140. Begg, W. May 28. Drawings to Specification. Wire fabrics.-The warp, or both warp and weft, are made of tempered steel wire of flat or semicircular section.
Patent GB-189907569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Washing or Cleansing Clothes.
Inventor: MURTON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 7569. Murton, W. H., Varley, W. S., and O'Hara, E. April 11. W a s h i n g - machines; wringing- machines. -Fig. 1 shows a vertical section. The agitator a, pivoted at b, carries a rectangular frame a<1>, provided with vertical pieces a', of angular section. Wringing - rollers d, d<1> are carried in the frame A.
Patent GB-189911245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bracelets.
Inventor: ZIEHER JOSEF OTTMAR
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 11,245. Zieher, J. O. May 30. Spring links ; ornamental chains. - Relates to extensible or spring bracelets or other chain - like articles. The bracelet consists of a chain made up of elastic loops a and wedges c. Each loop is secured to the small end of one of the wedges, and bears with its free ends in slots d formed in the next wedge as shown. This arrangement enables the chain to be extended by drawing the links up the wedges, the elasticity of the links causing them to return when released. In a modification, the grooves d are undercut to prevent accidental separation of the parts, or eyes may be formed on the loops to engage a pair of diverging rods secured to a plate and forming the wedges. In another form, the ends of the loops are shouldered to engage in diverging slotted bars forming the wedge. The rubbing-surface of the wedges may be formed of glass.
Patent GB-189911626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Apparatus for Use in Fogs or otherwise.
Inventor: WORSNOP CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,626. Worsnop, C. H., and Lockwood, R. R. June 5. Signals on engines; contacts, mechanical.- Relates to railway signalling-apparatus for use during fogs or otherwise. A board B, carrying bells F and a pivoted striking-lever H, controlled by springs J, is mounted on guide-rods C on a fixed board A on the side of the engine, so that the driver can lower or raise it to the operative or inoperative position, as desired, by means of the screw and hand-wheel E. In the lower or operative position, the striker is adapted to be engaged by a ladder-shaped arrangement N on the permanent way, to give a warning signal to the driver. The ladder N is mounted on pivoted links L, and is raised to or lowered from the operative position by the signalman operating the connection M.
Patent GB-189919764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Phonographs.
Inventor: WOLFF LOUIS
Filed: 1899-10-02
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 19,764. Wolff, L. Oct. 2. Phonographs. - The core of a phonograph is arranged to receive conical or cylindrical records by being itself cylindrical and having recesses to receive strips, rings, or studs arranged to support the interior of a conical record. Fig. 1 shows a section of one form. in which grooves b of even depth receive tapering strips c. The grooves may vary in depth, and the strips be of the same depth. The arrangement of transverse rings may be similarly varied. Studs projecting to varying heights, or curved strips, may also be employed.
Patent GB-189922230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dental Cements.
Inventor: TSCHIRNER ALBERT PAUL
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 22,230. Tschirner, A. P. Nov. 7. Cements.-Dental cement or filling-material is mixed from a powder composed of oxides of zinc, tin, and aluminium made into paste with alcoholic shellac solution and dried, and a liquid composed of phosphoric acid, zinc oxide, and ammonium hydrate. The aluminium oxide may be contained in the liquid compound, and omitted from the powder.
Patent GB-189924404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Tapping of Barrels and the like.
Inventor: KIRTON CARNABY
Filed: 1899-12-08
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 24,404. Kirton, C. Dec. 8. T a p p i n g.-A tapering-cone 1 of paper, cloth, &c., which is thinner at the base than at the top, is used as a packing in tapping, being passed over the spigot of the tap, as shown in the Figure, and attached by gum &c.
Patent GB-190001901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Grates for Furnaces and the like.
Inventor: MEHRTENS JOHANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 1901. Mehrtens, J. H. Jan. 30. Firebars and grates.-Relates to water-cooled firebars connected at the front to a divided circulation box c, c<1> and fitted with an internal tubular partition h. The water enters at m, and passes to the lower part of the bars, and into the tubular partition, which is closed at the front through openings formed therein. Passing to the rear it returns above the partition, and descends to the chamber c and outlet l. The circulation box is attached by the tubular stud d, the screwing up of the nut on which tightens the joint also with the connecting-nipple e. Each bar has a removable cover n with a projection o serving to retain the partition h in place. The connecting-box has a book-shaped projection r resting on a support k, and the rear ends of the bars rest in recesses in a bar s, which may be raised or lowered to alter the inclination of the bar s.
Patent GB-190002055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Biscuit-cutting Machines.
Inventor: BAKER GEORGE SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 2055. Baker, G. S. Feb. 1. Moulding biscuits. - The dough is carried by band - conveyers, through two or more sets of rollers, to a cutting- device. The biscuits are then placed on trays ready for baking, while the scrap material is conveyed to a remova b 1 e receptacle. The machine is driven by an electric, oil, or other motor which, through a series of stop gear wheels, rotates a longitudinal shaft geared to one of a pair of rollers, so that 144 different speeds can be obtained. A conveyer provided with screw-tightening gear carries the dough to one pair of rollers, which deliver it to a second similar conveyer feeding a second pair of rollers. From these second rollers the dough passes to a band, having a step-by-step movement, which delivers it to a second similarly-moved band. This band carries the dough through a third pair of rollers, and through the cutting-devices, and delivers the biscuits on to trays. After the dough has passed the cutting-devices, it is held down on the conveyer by spring fingers carrying rollers. Behind these rollers is a knife-edge, over which passes a conveyer carrying the scrap material to a receptacle. The biscuits are fed to trays 201, Fig. 11, carried by chains which are given a step-by-step movement by means of a reciprocating rod 210 and the ratchet-and-pawl gear shown. When a tray is full, an additional movement of the chains is necessary to bring an empty tray into position. A rod 212 reciprocated by a cam vibrates a lever 219 connected by worm-gear, for adjustment purposes, with a disc carrying a pawl 214. At the required times, this pawl engages in a notch in a ring keyed to the shaft 206, and gives it the further rotation required to shift the trays. The conveyer feeding the trays passes over a knife-edge 153, which requires to be raised when the trays are shifted. When the pawl 214 falls into gear, a spring moves the collar 256 and rocks the shaft 258. By these means, rollers 254 are brought between cams 252 and levers 251. These levers lift the knife-edge through the gear shown.
Patent GB-190003179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rocking Devices for Amusement and Exercise.
Inventor: GEIER KARL
Filed: 1900-02-17
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3179. Geier, K. Feb. 17. Rocking-horses and the like.-Relates to a rocking-horse, boat, or similar contrivance arranged so that the rocking motion causes the horse &c. to travel forwards. The horse body a &c. is mounted on a curved leaf-spring b, the ends of which are fixed to the cross-bars c of a light frame d fitted with wheels g. The rear wheels are provided with pawls and ratchet-wheels, so that they can only rotate in a torward direction. The front axle is sometimes pivoted at m, so that steering can be effected by means of cords n. A quadrant p and a clamping-bolt q enables the front axle to be locked at an angle. A curved spring is sometimes interposed between the horse &c. body and the spring b.
Patent GB-190005093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Stretching Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: WESTLEY JAMES
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 5093. Westley, J. March 17. Stretching.-The f bric passes over serrated sectors h mounted on right and left handed screw shafts g, which are carried on discs b, e, g<1> mounted loosely on a central shaft a. Between the sectors are longitudinal bars d, which serve as guides for the movement of the sectors when moved to and from the centre disc e. The shafts g are in sections, and the threads are coarser towards the ends. To the disc b is secured a pinion, which gears with a pinion o, carried on a spindle p mounted on a fixed cam q, and having at the other end a pinion gearing with an internal pinion s and an external pinion t, which has internal and external teeth. Secured to the pinion s is a pinion u. By this arrangement the pinions t, u rotate in opposite directions when by the movement of the fabric the device or drum is rotated. The cam engages in a groove in the hub m<1> of a pinion m, which slides on the shaft g, the pinion m being thus brought to engage with the pinions t and u alternately to move the sectors outwards and again to return them to position. The pinions m, t, and u may be bevel gear.
Patent GB-190005247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cylinders for Motors.
Inventor: VINCKE NICOLAS
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5247. Vincke, N. March 20. Gas and like engines.-Cylinders for motors, such as gas or explosion motors, are cast in a single piece. In the Figure, 1 is the body of the cylinder, surrounded by a cooling-casing 2 and formed with the exhaust-valve chamber 3 and inlet-valve chamber 4. In order to permit of the passage of the drill shaft for boring the cylinder, the rear wall is made with a central opening, which is closed by a screw plug 6 covered by a cap 9 seating on a ring 11.
Patent GB-190013542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Amines from the Corresponding Azo-compounds.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 13,542. Johnson, G. W., [Boehringer & S÷hne, C. F.]. July 27. Amines, obtaining.-Azo compounds are reduced to the corresponding amines by electrolysis. The azo compound is dissolved in hydrochloric acid, and is placed in the cathode compartment of the cell. The cathode employed is made of tin or of an indifferent material, and a tin salt or tin in the form of powder is added. The temperature of the cell is maintained at about 60‹ C., and the current density employed is about 300 amperes per square metre. An example is given in which p-amidoazobenzene is reduced to #-phenylenediamine and aniline. The #-phenylenediamine is precipitated by passing hydrochloric acid into the electrolysed solution. In another example, amido-#-naphthol is obtained by reduction of Orange IL.
Patent GB-190013563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pressure Regulators for Gas Burners.
Inventor: ACKERMANN FRANZ
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 13,563. Ackermann, F. July 27. Regulators.-A pressure regulator for a gas burner is formed of a cylindrical casing c, within which is a cup b to which a conical needle a is attached. As gas enters beneath the cup it lifts it, and the needle also rises more or less and contracts to a corresponding extent the gas opening d leading to the burner. The cup is of a weight to correspond to the normal pressure. Instead of a cup, a baseplate may be used which is held down by a helical spring.
Patent GB-190014098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Waterclosets.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 14,098. Shanks, J. Aug. 7. Ship and pump-discharged closets.-The cylinder D of the discharge pump is fitted in the sole-piece A at an angle, so as to lie partly beneath the basin and thus economize space. The piston-rod G is connected to an arm H on a shaft J carried by pivoted links J<2>. The operating-handle is also attached to the shaft J. The basin outlet C<1> is fixed in the socket A', and non-return valves are fitted at E<1> and E<2>. Splashing is prevented by fitting over the outlet C' a baffie-plate C<2>.
Patent GB-190015630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Braces or Suspenders
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1900-09-03
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 15.630. Brookes, A. G., [Ziegler, A. M.]. Sept. 3. Braces. - T h e shoulder straps A are connected to the back end C by hooks and a rigid curved loop B to compensate for the wearer's movements. The loop B is of the shape shown, the outer curved ends engaging with arcshaped hooks a<2>, a<3> on the strips A, and the central part engaging a hook c on the back strap C.
Patent GB-190016793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brackets for Flushing Cisterns.
Inventor: MCDONALD ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-09-20
Granted: 1901-09-20
Abstract: 16,793. McDonald, R. W. Sept. 20. Water-waste preventers. -The brackets A upon which a flushing - cistern is supported are made with metal frames B, C, and D, for the reception of ornamental tiles. The bottom of the tank may be similarly covered.
Patent GB-190022691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburettors for Explosion Engines.
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 22,691. Osborn, C., and British Motor Traction Co. Dec. 12. Gas or explosivevapour engines, carburetting in. Oil is kept at a constant level in the vessel A', in order to supply the nozzle B, by a float A which is guided by a rod A<2> and operates a valve A<4>. The valve seating C, gauze strainer C', and cap D carrying the oil supply pipe E are all secured by a screw clamp G. In a modified arrangement, shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the air supplied to the carburetter is heated by enclosing an exhaust-silencer H<1> and the air-heating chamber J in the same casing J<2> with a partition H<3> between them. Air flows through holes J<2> in the casing and between the chamber J and silencer, and the heating of the chamber J may be controlled by a valve J<3>, which controls the air current. The hot air is divided into two currents by valves M, M<1>, one current passing under the cylindrical baffle K<1> to the space below the oil nozzle K, and the other passing through the wall of the cylinder K<1> above the nozzle ; the two currents on reuniting pass through the gauge L<1> to the engine cylinder. The valves M, M' are inserted .from opposite sides of the casing, and are held together by a bolt M<3> and spring M<5>, the bolt being secured by a key M'. The valve M', in addition to controlling the air admitted above the nozzle K, carries a projection M<9>, which controls the opening leading to the cylinder. The oil valve P is operated by the float N, which in falling depresses the end N<4> of the lever N<3>, and engages the screw O in the grooved guide O<1> of the valve.