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Patent GB-189704665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for Breaking Down Coal or other Minerals.
Inventor: SUTHERLAND WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-02-20
Granted: 1897-12-24
Abstract: 4665. Sutherland, W. Feb. 20. Breaking-down appliances.-A wedge 2 enclosed in an expanding case 1 is advanced by a tubular screw 4 surrounding the shank 3 of the wedge and passing through a nut 5 trunnioned on the case 1. The screw is driven by a ratchet brace. Subsequently the wedge is driven home by a ram 8 mounted to run on wire &c. guides 10 attached to the nut 5 and passing round a tension pulley 14. This ram strikes the shank 3 of the wedge. Separate guides may be used, and the screw may be omitted.
Patent GB-189705343-A (GB)
Title: A Device or Instrument for Use in Measuring the Altitudes of Objects.
Inventor: COLLET HENRI MARIE VICTOR
Filed: 1897-02-27
Granted: 1897-05-01
Abstract: 5343. Collet, H. M. V. Feb. 27. Altitudes, linear, measuring.-A mirror E, with diagonal and central horizontal cross-lines, is mounted at 45‹ to a base 0 which is levelled by screws n, n with the aid of a level N. When the top of the object, the height of which is to be determined, is observed at the centre of the mirror along the line E A (A being a central notch in the frame B), the instrument is at a distance from the base of the object equal to its height, and it is then only necessary to measure the distance.
Patent GB-189705690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Colouring Matters.
Inventor: VIDAL HENRI RAYMOND
Filed: 1897-03-03
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 5690. Vidal, H. R. March 3. Dyes, artificial.-Equal parts of paraphenylenediamine and hydroquinone are heated with sulphur at 170‹ C. A part of the product is soluble in acids, or in sodium-carbonate solution, and constitutes an intense black dye for animal fibres. The residue dyes vegetable fibres a dull blue in presence of caustic soda or sodium sulphide.
Patent GB-189713871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Mules and Jennies.
Inventor: TRUSLOVE THOMAS ATHERTON
Filed: 1897-06-05
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 13,871. Truslove, T. A. June 5. illules and twiners. - The strapping- motion bracket D on the winding faller shaft is adjustably extended by means of a bracket A; this bracket carries an adjustable horizontal bracket P, at the end of which is a stud for engaging with a pivoted rod E, by which the strapping - chain F is connected to the upper end of the bracket A.
Patent GB-189714164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ice Safes.
Inventor: SUTTON JOSEPH WALTER
Filed: 1897-06-10
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 14,164. Sutton, J. W. June 10. Refrigerators.-The safe is divided by a vertical partition and horizontal gratings. The upper divisions are closed by hinged flaps f, and the lower ones by sliding spring-held sashes g. The uppermost compartment a on one side serves as an ice receptacle. Air enters at d, passes over the ice, under or through the bottom of the vertical partition, and is extracted at e after passing through all the compartments b, c by a fan which is driven by clockwork. The lowermost sashes may be fixed, or only one vertical row of compartments used, in which case a pipe extends from the fan to the bottom one.
Patent GB-189724954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fixing Hob Nails and the like into the Soles and Heels of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: GREENWOOD HERBERT
Filed: 1897-10-28
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 24,954. Greenwood, H. Oct. 28. Sole and heel protectors.- Hob nails and the like are not driven into the sole and heel as is usual, but into holes punched in metal plates secured to the sole and heel by screws in countersunk holes b, b. These holes which receive the hob nails are plugged with leather, wood, rubber, &c. Fig. 1 shows a heel-plate with holes c, c to receive the nails.
Patent GB-189725725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Tooth-picks and the like.
Inventor: BARLOW HOWARD EVERETT
Filed: 1897-11-05
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 25,725. Barlow, H. E. Nov. 5. Toothpicks.- Pointed wood toothpicks &c. are made by splitting up a block of wood R by a series of notched knives V<1> mounted in rapidly-rotating rolls d, d each of which is longitudinally grooved at Z' exactly opposite the knives on the other roll. The rolls are made to gradually approach each other by links connected to the bearings of the rolls and to arms on the rock shaft l moved by a rod and a crank shaft operated by worm gearing. The block R is pulled through the rolls by grippers E attached to the slide L' and closed by a fixed cam m<1>. The slide L' and the slide L that feeds the block are moved by racks and toothed segments h oscillated by connecting-rods j, j<1> and cranks on the spur-wheels r, r<1>.
Patent GB-189728189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuel Economisers for Use in Domestic Fire-grates.
Inventor: STOKES ALBERT JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 28,189. Stokes, A. J., and Peyton, E. G. Nov. 30. Stoves and fireplaces; air supply; fuel economizers.- A fuel-economizer for use in open fireplaces, kitchen ranges, &c. consists of a metal or firebrick chamber A open below to the entry of air, which enters the firegrate through louvres or like openings C. The roof of the chamber may be an iron grating in which rests a firebrick of corresponding s h a p e, held on the grating by bosses &c. moulded on the underside. Dampers may be provided to regulate the supply of air. The chamber may be placed at the side of the grate of a kitchen range, beneath the hot-plate.
Patent GB-189729269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Boat-lowering Apparatus.
Inventor: COWEY LEONARD EUGENE
Filed: 1897-12-10
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 29,269. Cowey, L. E. Dec. 10. Boat raising and lowering gear.-The outer ends of the arms A from which the boat is hung are provided with stops a<1>, a<2>. A projection S on the rope is in contact with a<2> in the inboard position, so that, when the ropes are unwound, the arms A first swing to their lowest position, where the projection S slips off the stop a', and the boat is then lowered. The stop a<1> and the projection S coact in a similar manner when the boat is raised. Accidental throwing of the arms A inboard when lowering is prevented by pawls and racks or their equivalents.
Patent GB-189804677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode and Means for Making the Junctions of Cycles, Motor Car and other Frames, Bedstead and Fender Junctions, and other purposes so as to avoid Brazing.
Inventor: TAYLOR EDWIN
Filed: 1898-02-25
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 4677. Taylor, E. Feb. 25. Spigot-and-socket joints.-Relates to the mode and means for making the junctions of cycle, motor-car, and other frames, bedstead and fender junctions, and other joints so as to avoid brazing. A T-socket piece S, with the tubes T applied thereto, is shown in Fig. 1. Corresponding recesses are formed in the socket and the tube. Rings of fusible metal a<1> are placed in one of the recesses in each piece, and the pieces fitted together. Wires W, which may be round or flat, are then forced into the remaining grooves through holes s<2>, and are drawn around the grooves by turning the tube in its socket. The fusible rings are melted when in position to form the joint. In some cases, the grooves in the socket may be formed by outward bulging, and the grooves may be formed spirally, if desired. A further modification is described in which grooves are formed in the tube and socket and tongues cut out of a ferrule placed around the socket are forced therein. Jointing-tools.-Various tools for forcing the wires into the grooves or recesses in the socket and tube are described. Fig. 10 shows one method, in which the arms B, B<1> are hinged together and the wire W placed in a groove. The end of the wire is inserted in the tube recesses and, by turning the tool, is forced therein. A screw D is provided for holding the jaws firmly together. Modifications are described, in one of which a multiple jaw is employed which will thread two or more wires, and in another a flexible jaw made up of links is used, and in another the jaws are formed with a shaped head and may be turned by a spanner or the like.
Patent GB-189806518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-escapes.
Inventor: COOPER CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1898-03-17
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 6518. Cooper, C. E. March 17. Fire-escapes.-The flexible ladder f is rolled on the spindle e supported by S-shaped hooks d from the rod c connecting the brackets a. The free end of the ladder is secured to the rod g, which rests in the hooks h when the escape is in the inoperative position as shown in Fig. 1. When the apparatus is turned over as shown in Fig. 2, the rod g falls from the hooks h on to the window sill i, and rolling off this descends to the ground, unwinding the ladder. The rollers g<1> at the ends of the rod g ensure its rolling from the sill.
Patent GB-189813048-A (GB)
Title: Improved Grinding-tool.
Inventor: LJUNGMAN KNUT ELOF
Filed: 1898-06-10
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 13,048. Ljungman, K. E., and UndÚn, O. June 10. Saws. - Relates to a grinding-disc stated to be intended for sawing or splitting stone. A number of X- shaped blocks of grinding - material b<4> are held between metal rings b, which wear away with the grinding- bodies.
Patent GB-189813970-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means for Placing Detonating Fog-signals on Rails.
Inventor: BOWDEN ERNEST ALBERT BENNETT
Filed: 1898-06-23
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 13,970. Bowden, E. A. B. June 23. Fog and audible signals ; indicators and repeaters, signal.-Relates to mechanical apparatus for placing one or more detonating fog signals on the rails. The detonators i, i<1> are mounted on holders d, d' on the flexibly-connected travelling carriages D, D'. These carriages are mounted on the curved track A, which may pass under intervening rails from the fogman's hut, from which the carriages are operated, by a winch and endless chain f &c., to bring the detonators into position on the rail. The track A is curved so that the part a' lies parallel to the ordinary rails, and at the proper level. An explosion plate l may be mounted on a shaft j, having a finger adapted to engage a crank arm on the spindle m<1> of the carrier d', so that, as described in Specification No. 5555, A.D. 1898, the explosion of the first detonator will remove the second detonator unexploded from the rail. The Provisional Specification also states that repeating signals may be employed for indicating to the fogman the positions of the fog-signalling apparatus and the main signal.
Patent GB-189815412-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Thinning Turnips and for similar Purposes.
Inventor: SYMES SANDHAM JOHN
Filed: 1898-07-13
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 15,412. Symes, S. J. July 13. Turnip-thinning machines.-The thinning-tools consist of two blades r and r<1> set at an angle to each other. A slide or supporting-plate g is attached to the blade r. The tools are carried by radial arms from a disc f on the shaft f driven by a suitable train of gearing from a bevel-wheel c' secured to one of the travelling wheels of the main frame a. The sbaft f is mounted in a bracket e, the front end of which is pivoted to the frame a, while the rear end is supported by a link l from a counterpoised lever l<1> pivoted at l' to a bridge-piece on the frame a. The lever l<1> is supported by a cord o attached by a spring connection n<1> to the lever l<1> and also attached to a screwed rod p by means of which the position of the lever l<1>, and therefore of the tools, can be adjusted. An additional lever q is provided, so that the tools may be operated independently of the screw p.
Patent GB-189815739-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tool for Cutting Holes in Boiler Plates or Castings.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH MAJOR
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 15,739. Hollingworth, M. July 19. Manhole and like cutters. -A tool for cutting holes in boiler plates or castings, which may be used in a suitable drilling - machine, has a spindle 1 into which is screwed a drill 4 for drilling the guiding-hole. The cutter 8 is carried in a box 3, adjustable on a graduated beam 2 by a screw 5. The beam is held in the spindle by a cottar 11. A hole 7 in the box allows the graduations to be read.
Patent GB-189817544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for Scraping and Cleaning Chopping Blocks or the like.
Inventor: KOCH SAMUEL SICHEL JOHAN THEOD
Filed: 1898-08-15
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 17,544. Koch, S. S. J. T., and Bretsch, J. Aug. 15. Scrapers, wood.- The tool is for scraping and cleaning butchers' chopping- blocks &c., and for scraping off the signatures from wooden boxes, casks, &c. The blade A, with two or more scraping-edges i, is fitted to one or both ends of a handle B by a thumb-screw b, or to the centre of a handle C, C<1>, one part C' of which carries a screw to pass through the hole a and enter the other part C.
Patent GB-189901944-A (GB)
Title: Process for Separating Ionone into the two varieties alpha- and beta-Ionone.
Inventor: TIEMANN JOHANN CARL WILHELM FE
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 1944. Tiemann, J. C. W. F. Jan. 27. Perfumes. - Ionone is separated in the two varieties, alpha- and #- ionone, as follows :-It is first boiled until the oil has disappeared with an alkaline bisulphite solution or with a neutral sulphite solution and an agent, such as rather more than a molecular proportion of acetic acid, or an excess of ammonium sulphate, which will fix alkaline hydroxide. The solution thus obtained is shaken with ether or the like, for removing impurities, and it is then acted upon by a strong current of steam, whereby #-ionone is brought over. This product may be further purified by means of its semicarbazone. The remaining solution is then treated by one of the following processes for recovering the alpha-ionone viz. :- (1) The solution is mixed with sodium carbonate, and the alpha-ionone is distilled over by steam; or (2) an alkaline lye is added, and after a short time the mixture is rapidly cooled and the alpha-ionone is extracted by ether; or (3) the solution is heated with alkaline lye for setting alpha-ionone free from its hydrosulphonic derivatives and then rapidly cooled, neutralized, and distilled with steam. The a-ionone then obtained may be further purified by means of its oxime. When little #-ionone is present in the original solution obtained by boiling with bisulphites, the solution may be concentrated, whereby the alpha-ionone hydrosulphonic derivatives are crystallized out, and the filtrate is then treated as above described for separating the alpha- and #-ionones contained in it. The alpha-ionone hydrosulphonic derivatives separated out are heated with alkali to liberate the alpha-ionone.
Patent GB-189905565-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliances for Counting Coin and Enclosing the same into Parcels.
Inventor: KOHN NATHAN
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 5565. Kohn, N., and Patzovsky, M. March 14. Packeting or parcelling coins.-A tray a with tubular legs b serves as a funnel for charging tubular cases d (which may be transparent), having slit mouths to be folded in. Pairs of filled cases put end to end are secured together by cemented bands.
Patent GB-189907118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Engines.
Inventor: LEIGH HENRY HARINGTON
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 7118. Leigh, H. H., [Hirsch, F. C.]. April 4. Drawings to Specification. Lubricating air and gas engines. A vertical gasengine cylinder is grooved near the lower open end, and the groove is filled with lubricant. The crank chamber also contains lubricant which is distributed by the crank.
Patent GB-189908796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Bricks and other Blocks.
Inventor: WOOLLISCROFT GEORGE
Filed: 1899-04-26
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 8796. Woolliscroft, G., and Todd, H. April 26. Moulding bricks, blocks, &c.-The ends c, d of the mould, and the top and bottom plungers e, f, are forced inwards to press the material by a handle h, a crank shaft g, and a system of levers. The ends c, d are arranged to slide on a table a, and are connected to the cranks g<1>, g<2> by levers c<2>, d<2> and rods c<4>, d<4>, d'. A horizontal sliding rod k is connected to a crank g<3> on the shaft g by slotted links and carries side rollers k<2> which act on inclined blocks e', connected to the upper and lower plungers. Side rods e<2>, which connect the upper plunger crosshead e' to the inclined block e', are slotted to receive the ends of weighted levers e<5>, which raise the upper plunger when the rollers are moved from between the inclined blocks. In some cases the block e may be fixed.
Patent GB-189910948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Starting Auto-cars.
Inventor: HOPE JOHN
Filed: 1899-05-25
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 10,948. Hope, J. May 25. Turning-gear.-Relates to starting-gear for internal-combustion engines for motor road vehicles. Fig. 1 shows in side elevation a vehicle with the starting-device applied. Upon the hub of the motor flywheel b is loosely mounted a rocking lever a carrying a friction grippiug-pawl a<1>, or a pair of side pawls, to which is connected a band, cord, or the like e. One end of the band is secured to a pulley g, which can be rotated by means of a second band and handle f. The lever a, through a chain and sector, is kept constantly pressed in one direction by an adjustable spring c'. By a sharp pull, or a succession of sharp pulls, upon the handle f the motor may be started.
Patent GB-189913932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Dress Guards or Shields.
Inventor: GREENE SOPHIE AMELIA
IPC: A41D27/13
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 13,932. Greene, S. A. July 6. Dress shields.-Fig. 1 shows one form of dress guard or shield folded along the uppermost line. The part to fit in the sleeve is preferably made longer and narrower than that to fit in the bodice. It is made of thin waterproof fabric a provided with buttonhole tabs for loops, eyelets, or other means of fastening it in the garment. On each of the inner faces of the shield is formed a pocket b of net, and in these pockets is held a pad g, Fig. 5, formed of a layer of flannelette or other absorbent material having a backing of cotton or other thin fabric. In the space h between the layer g and its backing is placed an antiseptic powder which is composed of a mixture of infusorial earth, starch, boracic acid, and alum, to which may be added a few drops of attar of roses. The pockets b may be replaced by cross bands, or the pad g may itself be provided with tabs &c. for attaching it to the dress shield a. In a modification, adapted to be worn next to the skin, the dress guard consists of two folds of thick absorbent paper between which the pad g is placed.
Patent GB-189918481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Drums, Banjos, or the like.
Inventor: SAPP ISAAC HUDSON
Filed: 1899-09-13
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 18,481. Sapp, I. H., and Stuart, W. T. May 25, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Banjoes and like instruments; drums. - The invention relates to pneumatic means for tightening the heads of drums, banjoes, or the like. The heads B, C are secured to the body by wires 8, 9, and cover pneumatic tubes 4, 5 which fit in recesses iu the body. Inflation of the pneumatic tubes through tubes 15, 16, disposed as shown, causes the heads to be stretched. 2 and 22 are rings which protect the heads. In modifications, the heads are attached at the edges to movable rings, which are acted on by the pneumatic tubes and made to move, thus stretching the heads.
Patent GB-189919804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: ADDICKS WALTER ROBARTS
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 19,804. Addicks, W. R. Oct. 3. Steam generation by heated gases; casings; steam domes.-Relates to boilers for use with carburetted water-gas producing apparatus for utilizing the heat of the gas for generating steam, and consists in so arranging the boiler and casing that the boiler can be readily remcved from its casing and replaced by a new or clean one, the object being to obviate the difficulty arising from the deposit of carbonaceous matter on the boiler ; or, alternatively, the casing may be removed from the boiler. The casing is made pressure-tight, and preferably consists of a metal jacket and a fireresisting lining. It is provided with removable top and bottom covers, and with an inlet b<41> and an outlet b<42> for the gas. The boiler consists of a cylindrical body with radiating tubes, the body passing through stuffing-box joints in the covers of the casing so as to allow for expansion. The steam space of the boiler has a diaphragm with a central outlet b<22>; and the steam pipe connection screws into a " cap " b<25>, which is held in place by bolts b<24>. Both casing and boiler are independently supported as shown. The interior corners of the casing are rounded to prevent the accumulation of air and gas which might form an explosive mixture.
Patent GB-189921425-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fore-carriage for Attachment to Cycles and Auto-motor Vehicles.
Inventor: GALLET PAUL
Filed: 1899-10-26
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 21,425. Gallet, P., and Itasse, G. M. Oct. 26. Motor road vehicles.-A fore-carriage, fitted with two wheels and adapted for carrying a passenger, luggage, or a motor, is detachably fixed in front of a bicycle, tricycle, motor car, &c. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a bicycle. The fore-carriage consists of a tubular frame a of aluminium, wood. &c., carrying wheels b, and is connected to the bicycle head by a clamp f and to the lower tube i by a clamp and arms g. The wheels bare connected to the steering-fork by arms k, m and a transverse bar, so as to move therewith. The forecarriage may be fitted with pneumatic or other springs, and its wheels may be connected to the handle-bar instead of to the fork. When a motor is mounted on the fore-carriage, it is connected with the driving-wheel in any suitable way.
Patent GB-189923919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Type-printing Telegraphs.
Inventor: STOCKERT JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-11-30
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 23,919. Stockert, J. Nov. 30. Drawings to Specification. Telegraphs. - Relates to operating-mechanism and circuits by which a number of keys at a transmitting- station can operate a number of magnets controlling the action of the levers of a type-writer. The keys are connected to a series of rapidly-acting "self-interrupters" by means of a common relay and " interrupter." The relay tongue is in the main circuit, and the " inter- '' rupter " is in a local battery circuit. The main battery is divided, one portion being put to line immediately on the depression of a key, and the remaining portion being added as soon as the '' self-interrupters " have worked back step-by-step to the first "self-interrupter." The receiver is provided with a similar set of step-by-step rapidlyacting "self-interrupters," two relays, one for weak and one for strong currents, and an interrupter. The break relay and interrupter connect up the " self-interrupters," which act in agreement with the transmitter "self-interrupters" and arrive at the desired electromagnet at the time when the strong current can actuate the second relay controlling the operating local circuits for the electromagnets,
Patent GB-189925743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving and Free Wheel Clutches for Cycles.
Inventor: PATRICK HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 25,743. Patrick, H. W. Dec. 30. Clutches for free-wheel cycles. The hub &c. carries a disc a with recesses d to receive clutch pieces e, which are half the length of the recesses. The clutch pieces engage ratchet teeth g on the interior of the chain-wheel, and are forced outwards by balls f<2> resting on springs f<3> enclosed in holes in the disc a. The ends of the clutch pieces are shaped to engage the ends of the recesses d, and, as the clutch pieces slide along such recesses when motion is reversed, the springs always tend to raise their ends so as to prevent clicking. The chain-wheel is kept in position by side plates.