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Patent GB-189726614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Acetylene Lamps or Apparatus for Lighting and Heating Purposes.
Inventor: HALL ROBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-11-15
Granted: 1898-11-15
Abstract: 26,614. Hall, R. F. Nov. 15. Acetylene and like stoves.-Relates to a portable receptacle or ' cartridge ' for containing the calcium carbide. The carbide is enclosed, in a specified quantity, by an envelope b of porous or absorbent material located in an outer casing c hermetically sealed or provided with a removable lid c<1>. The envelope b may be dispensed with, and the carbide packed in a sealed thin metal enclosure, the lid of the outer casing being provided with a cutter. After opening, the device is placed within a generator.
Patent GB-189728549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres for Wheels.
Inventor: MACKAY GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1897-12-03
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 28,549. Mackay, G. H. Dec. 3. Tyres, pneumatic, preventing puncture of. Figs. 1 and 2 show a tyre consisting of an outer tube a separated into two portions by a long strip e of canvas or the like ; in the inner portion an air tube c is situated, and in the outer portion a punctureproof tread consisting of cork or like blocks f having converging flat faces. Fig. 4 shows a tyre in which the canvas strip e completely envelopes the cork blocks, and the air tube is replaced by a partition c', the edges f<1> of which are cemented to the tube a. In the latter form of tyre, the edges of the tube a are united to make the inner compartment thereof inflatable.
Patent GB-189729848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Umbrella and Parasol Ribs.
Inventor: BINDLEY WILLIAM ALLEN
Filed: 1897-12-16
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 29,848. Bindley, W. A., Gell, W. J., and Boham, J. F. Dec. 16. Ribs.-The tip is formed from two sheet-metal blanks A, B, the former being subsequently troughed as shown in Fig. 8, and the latter cup-shaped as shown in Fig. 13. The tip proper A<1> is then attached to the tip plate B<1> as shown in Fig. 18. The end of the rib has a semicircular depression, which is placed opposite the depression in the tip plate to form the eye b, Fig. 18. The tip plate is then secured by bending its edges over the rib at d. The umbrella or parasol rib may be solid or troughed.
Patent GB-189807094-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Machine for Purifying and Sterilising Filtering Media.
Inventor: METZGER JEAN
Filed: 1898-03-23
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 7094. Metzger, J. March 23. Filtering-media, purifying and sterilizing. An improved process and machine for this purpose is described. Filtering-cloths or the like, placed in the tank a together with purifying-liquid are propelled along the pipe d by a conveyer at a comparatively high velocity, and returned over the partition f into the tank, through which they slowly travel back. Steam and purifying-liquid are supplied to the tank as required, and the scum is removed by a revolving drum l provided with paddles.
Patent GB-189807839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Filters.
Inventor: RAILTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-01
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 7839. Railton, W., and Campbell, R. April 1. Filters; cleansing.-Relates more especially to filters for boiler feedwater. The filteri n g - flannel G is supported on a perforated frame, consisting of a number of longitudinal segments of such a shape that, when fitted together, U or V-shaped corrugations E are formed, so that the filtering-area is large in proportion to the size of the filter. The segments fit into plates at each end, and the whole is held together by bolts H. The corrugations may be slightly spiral instead of straight, so as to produce a whirling of the water which will facilitate the washing off of dirt from the flannel. The corrugated filtering-frame thus formed is fitted in a casing provided with the usual inlet, outlet, and bye-pass valves.
Patent GB-189816816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Supports.
Inventor: WHITE CHARLES MELBOURNE
Filed: 1898-08-03
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 16,816. White, C. M., [Morgan, W. A.]. Aug. 3. Supports.-A bicycle is supported in a slightlyinclined position by a rod 6 pivoted on a clip 2 secured to the saddle post 1, so that a rubber cap 8, secured on its end, engages the ground as shown in Fig. 1. The clip 2 comprises two bands secured together by bolts, one of the bands having formed on it lugs 3, between which the rod 6 is secured by a bolt 4. The head of the rod 6 is formed with a triangular hole 12, having a rounded end 11 to enable it to be lifted and turned into either of the positions indicated. When the rod is in its upper position, the surface 9 engages the face 5 of the clip 2 and secures the rod parallel with the tube 1, and when turned down the surface 10 similarly secures it in its supporting position.
Patent GB-189819725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ambulances.
Inventor: WILSON THOMAS
Filed: 1898-09-17
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 19,725. Wilson, T., and Stockall, F. J. Sept. 17. Ambulance vehicles; carriages.- The back of an ordinary carriage has a hinged door through which folding rails c, spaced by jointed bars e, e<1>, are inserted into sockets e* and j. The stretcher g, fitted with a wire centre and suitable bed, has rollers adapted to run on the rails, and when pushed home the pivoted handles g<1> are turned inside the vehicle, the rear section c' of the rails is turned up vertically and held by a catch, and the rear door is shut. The rear section c' is supported by a prop k resting on the rear axle when the stretcher is moved into or out of the vehicle.
Patent GB-189820441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Framing or Mounting of Illuminated Addresses and the like.
Inventor: STEVENS EDWARD THOMAS DRAY
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 20,441. Stevens, E. T. D. Sept. 27. Pictures; picture frames; picture and like mounts. Relates to the framing and mounting of illuminated addresses and the like which consists in forming or facing the mount with a draping of suitable material such as flowered silk or satin. The address &c. may be enclosed in a frame or made in the form of a book with the front cover to open. The address &c. in Fig. 1 is drawn or worked upon cardboard or other substance, and is surrounded by a mount B upon which the drapery &c. is fixed, the whole being enclosed in the usual mount C and frame D. The mount B may have a part cut away as at B<1>, and the facing E folded or pleated around such part. The curtain or curtains F may be secured to and hang from the mount B, or may be secured to both the mount B and the bevelled face of the mount C. A suitable covering covers the joints for the glass cover and the mounts so as to keep the case airtight. After the parts B, C and the glass have been placed in position in the frame D, a back-board of wood &c. is attached to the back of the frame.
Patent GB-189823096-A (GB)
Title: The Construction of a Knee Pad to Protect and Support the Knees of Players in the Games of Hockey and Cricket.
Inventor: HOOPER FREDERICK STUDDY
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1899-11-03
Abstract: 23,096. Hooper, F. S. Nov. 3. Guards for games especially adapted for the protection and support of the knees of hockey and cricket players. The guard,padded at the front and sides, is composed of elastic cloth or leather A, and is provided with strips B of rubber or felt.
Patent GB-189826908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation and Treatment of Composite Filaments Obtained by Combining a Paper Strip with a Fibrous Thread.
Inventor: CLAVIEZ EMIL
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 26,908. Claviez, E. Dec. 20. Yarns and threads, twisting, finishing, and dressing.-Relates to apparatus for twisting and treating composite filaments obtained by combining a paper strip with a fibrous thread, such as those described in Specification No. 22,244, A.D. 1898. As the composite thread is unwound from the bobbin A, it is twisted by the flyer F and led through a guide x, over a roller c, over a damping- roller d, and through a pair of rubbing-leathers f, on emerging from which it is wound on to a bobbin h by means of the friction drum i. The frame g carrying the bobbin h is provided with a catch lever z, which may be caused to engage with a suitable part of the frame in order that the bobbin may be supported above the drum i. When a thread breaks, the delivery of the thread is stopped by causing the flyer F and bobbin A to rotate together, a spring pin r in the flyer boss being moved upwards by the system of levers m, n, o, p, so as to cause it to engage with a projection on the bobbin sleeve ; k is a steam pipe for warming the starch or other liquid in the receptacle e.
Patent GB-189901737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Introducing Air into Buildings, Apartments, or Chambers, Distributing the same therein and removing it therefrom.
Inventor: CADETT JAMES WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 1737. Cadett, J. W. T., and Lyon, T. G. Jan. 25. Ventilators; baffle-plate apparatus; valves. -Relates to a ventilator for evenly distributing air in chambers or evenly removing it therefrom. In the form shown in section in Fig. 4, the air is supplied by a conduit a. From this it passes through a wedge-shaped slot a', the opening of which is controlled by a valve b. The air passes into the room through perforations c<1> of varying size in a screen c. Transverse baffle-plates a<3> are fixed across the slot a'. Modifications are descrioed in which the perforated screen c is dispensed with, or replaced by short tubes of different diameters. The air may be heated, moistened, or ozonized before being admitted. Similar apparatus is used for drawing off foul air. The apparatus may also be used for admitting air into drying-chambers.
Patent GB-189901957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Production of Wire Nails.
Inventor: WIKSCHTREM JACOB
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 1957. Wikschtrem, J., and Krutikow, P. Jan. 27. Nails, making. The machine heads and points wire nails without any waste of material. Fig. 5 shows a transverse sectional elevation of the machine, and Fig. 3 shows the pointing-dies separately. The wire is drawn through straightening- rolls, and fed to the holding-dies by a slide which carries a spring pawl and is operated by a crank and connecting-rod. While thus held, the head is formed by a hammer which upsets the material into the holding-dies. The hammer is worked by a crank and connecting-rod. The pointing is effected by dies 21, 22, which first approach one another to shear the wire and form a wedgeshaped point, and then move at right-angles to their former direction, but in the same vertical plane, and compress the sides of the wedge-like end to form a pyramidal point. In Fig. 3, 45, 45 show the shearing-edges, and 49 the compressing-faces. The dies are secured to verticallymoving slides 32, 33, themselves mounted in horizontally-moving slides 23, 24. The slides 32, 33 are actuated by blocks 41, 42 on a disc which is oscillated by a cam-actuated lever. The slides 23, 24 are worked by cam-actuated levers 28, 29 pivoted at 26, 27. Elastic plates grasp the nail until the pointing is finished, and the finished nail is knocked off by the lever 53.
Patent GB-189908129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coppers, Boiling Pots or Pans, Kettles, Saucepans, and other Vessels for Heating Water or other Liquids.
Inventor: GARDNER SPENCER
Filed: 1899-04-18
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8129. Gardner, S. April 18. Drawings to Specification. Glue pots.-The outer and inner vessels of glue pots are corrugated to aid in heating.
Patent GB-189910797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for Heating Billets or Bars.
Inventor: MORGAN CHARLES HILL
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 10,797. Morgan, C. H. May 23. Heating - furnaces for metals.-Relates to furnaces for heating billets or long bars for rolling- mills. The billets are inserted through an opening 30 at the side, and caused to travel sideways through the furnace by reciprocating pushers 23 operated b hydraulic cylinders 29. The billets are received on the top of a water box 31 with a raised flange which serves as a guide, and slide along on water pipes 21. They finally fall on a hearth 35, and are withdrawn through the openings 35<a>. Instead of a single inclined bed as shown in Fig. 2, two horizontal beds may be arranged as shown in Fig. 3. The sides of the furnace are supported by beams 17 and 18, Fig. 2, united by tie-bars, and the arched sections of the roof are partly or entirely supported on "skew-backs" 7 and 8, which are made in two parts and suspended as shown from beams 14, 14. The supporting-bars 11 are in the form of water pipes. The furnaces are heated by gaseous fuel, the flames travelling in the opposite direction to the billets. Air for combustion is supplied under pressure.
Patent GB-189911208-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Glazing Roofs and Structures.
Inventor: SCHOLEFIELD JOSEPH ROUSE
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 11,208. Scholefield, J. R. May 30. Glazing roofs &c.- The astragals or glazing-bars A are grooved to carry off water of condensation, and receive flexible packing- cords C, and the glass sheets D are secured in place by sheet-metal caps E which are fastened to the bars by screws F, and are grooved to receive packing-cords C'. The edges E<1> of the cap press against the edges of the glass, and the cap is sufficiently elastic to allow for expansion and contraction of the glass.
Patent GB-189912001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slubbing, Intermediate and Roving Frames.
Filed: 1899-06-09
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,001. Lee & Co., A., and Taylor, R. June 9. Slubbing, intermediate, and roving frames.-All the gearing for driving the top cone is placed on the inner side of the first spring piece b, so that it will be enclosed by the usual casing. The toothed wheel e is fixed to the driving-shaft d, and the twist wheel k and a second change-wheel fare mounted upon a shaft g carried by an adjustable bracket h. The wheel k is connected by suitable gearing with the shaft of the top cone.
Patent GB-189919913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode of and Apparatus for Preserving, Inspecting, and Rearranging as desired Postage Stamps.
Inventor: BUCHAN JOHN
Filed: 1899-10-04
Granted: 1900-10-04
Abstract: 19,913. Buchan, J. Oct. 4. Filing papers &c.-Collections of postage-stamps are preserved for purposes of inspection and arrangement, by mounting the stamps upon cards B, arranged within a box A, provided with a lid, or within a tray or a drawer in a cabinet or fireproof safe. One or more stamps may be mounted upon one side of each card, and particulars respecting the date of issue, &c. of the stamps, are printed on the opposite side of the card. Intermediate cards H serve to separate the cards into various geographical or other groups. A wedgeshaped block E supports the cards, as shown in Fig. 1. A rod C passes through holes or slots in the lower parts of the cards, and may be threaded as at C<1>, or be provided with a knob and circumferential groove for receiving the bolt of a lock. The cards may be made thicker at various parts, or may have strips pasted thereon to compensate for the thicknesses of the stamps, and to prevent :rubbing between the stamps and adjacent cards. Duplicates, or a stock of unmounted stamps, may be kept in an envelope, Fig. 10, having two side flaps K, K<1>, and two end flaps L, M, one of which flaps L, is folded as shown in Fig. 10 ; a piece of cardboard may be placed within this folded portion. A tag, -paper-fastener, or the rod C may be passed through apertures B<3>, when the envelope has been folded.
Patent GB-189920243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: WINTON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-10-09
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,243. Winton, A. Oct. 9. Gas and like engines.-The piston and connecting-rod are balanced by placing a weight a of a suitable shape on the piston P of an air pump M for supplying air to the dash-pot 1 behind the admission valve G. The escape of air is controlled by a screw valve h, and by a valve i. The piston P is driven by an eccentric c at 180‹ to the crank. The engine is suitable for motor cars.
Patent GB-189922899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jacquard and similar Mechanism for Looms.
Inventor: CHARPENEL JOACHIM
Filed: 1899-11-16
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 22,899. Charpenel, J. Nov. 16. Loom jacquards. - The pattern barrel J is octagonal, and is formed in three sections, the outer of which are capable of sliding to make the barrel adjustable in length to correspond with variations in width of the perforated cards or paper bands. The needle-board P is also in three sections. The needles are advanced by a grating D, operated by levers C from rollers B, I, I on the griffe A. A bar E at each side of the grating passes through, and projects slightly beyond, the needle-board P, to enable the barrel to return the grating before the needles are acted upon. The hooks L are formed at the bottom with a double bend, the lower part resting upon the hole-board M, which is formed with a series of grooves to receive them. A grating S with inclined blades S<1> maintains the hooks in position in the other direction. The barrel J is oscillated by means of rollers F<1>, mounted on bars F carried by the griffe and running on curved guides G, and it is turned during the outward movement by the catch H.
Patent GB-189924174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trawl Nets.
Inventor: ADAMSON THOMAS FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1901-03-05
Abstract: 24,174. Adamson, T. F., and Clarke, E. Dec. 5. Trawling -gear. -To lessen friction and to prevent accumulation in front, otter-boards are fitted with rollers A mounted in brackets a<2>. The axles a' may be set at an angle to the boards. To protect the ground rope C, Fig. 3, blocks b, Fig. 4, are threaded upon a rope B with distancing- pieces b<1> at intervals. The blocks, which may be of wood faced with metal, may be grooved to receive the ground rope as shown..
Patent GB-189925740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current Collectors for Electrical Machines.
Inventor: LAMME BENJAMIN GARVER
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 25,740. Lamme, B. G. June 5, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Couplings; transformers. - Collecting-rings applicable to rotary transformers are constructed as illustrated, to avoid heating of their insulation. Each ring is a rim 6, carried by spokes 8 on a hub, which may itself consist of two concentric parts connected by short spokes 5. The hubs are clamped between a collar and a nut 4 on a metal sleeve 2, with intervening insulating-rings 11 and sleeve 10. Connections are made with the rings by rods 9 screwed into the hubs, and insulated from other hubs through which they pass.
Patent GB-190001983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machine Line Engraving.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-01-31
Granted: 1901-01-31
Abstract: 1983. Lock, W. H., and Barr, M. Jan. 31. Engraving.-The tracer-rod 1, of any suitable form of engraving-machine, is provided with a conical end 2, which travels along the pattern lines or grooves 3, cut in a pattern plate 4. The grooves vary in width, as may be desired, but are too deep for the tip of the tracer to reach the bottom of any of them.
Patent GB-190009148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Thread or Yarn Tying Devices.
Inventor: MCCARTHY JAMES WILLIAMS
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 9148. McCarthy, J. W. May 17. Hand tools for use by the attendant upon any textile machine in which the ends of yarns or threads are required to be tied together. A piece of metal, which is slotted at one end to form two arms 1, 2 and is provided with a tongue 3 at the other, is folded upon itself so that the tongue 3 may be pressed against the arms 1, 2. The instrument is held in the manner shown, and the ends to be knotted are passed round the back, then round the front, again round the back, beneath the second finger by which the instrument is held, round to the front beneath the thumb and through the slot as shown. The threads are then gripped between the tongue 3 and arm 2 and the ends broken off close to the point where they are held. The loop at the back of the instrument is then passed over the upper end thereof and the knot is drawn tight while the broken ends of the threads are held firmly by the instrument. The completed knot is shown in Fig. 10. Instead of a single folded plate, two plates suitably connected together by a spring may be employed.
Patent GB-190011723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic and similar Washing and Rocking Apparatus
Inventor: HIGGINS HENRY
Filed: 1900-06-28
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 11,723. Higgins, H. June 28. Rocking-apparatus; washing.-Relates to a rocking-apparatus for use in photographic washing and agitating. The apparatus consists of two flatbottomed receptacles A and B, Fig. 1, the latter being at a lower level than the former, and the whole vessel being balanced on a fulcrum C. The material or objects to be rocked are placed in the receptacles A and B, and water is discharged from the nozzle D into A. The water from A overflows into B, causing the vessel to rock on its fulcrum. Adjustable weights J are fixed by set-screws and turned in flanges on B for balancing purposes.
Patent GB-190013212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Revolving Doors.
Filed: 1900-07-21
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 13,212. Van Kannel Revolving Door Co., [Kannel, T. van]. July 21. Show cases.-Door wings or leaves 8, 9, 10, 11 are hinged to a glazed rectangular box frame 2, which is fixed on a vertical shaft 27, and is divided by partitions into compartments which serve as show cases for displaying goods.
Patent GB-190103491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps.
Inventor: RIGNON JOSEPH ALBERTO
Filed: 1901-02-18
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 3491. Rignon, J. A., Carbone, T. L., and Moreno, A. Feb. 18. Arc lamps. - Carbons are placed side by side, and partially or completely enclosed. Several arrangements of regulating- apparatus are specified. In that shown in Fig. 3, the carbons are carried by levers u<1>, g<1>, pivoted centrally in a slotted base-plate c, and having rollers supporting a box A and a hollow core i<2>, in a shunt solenoid ; the weight of these parts is insufficient to separate the carbons, such separation being effected by the core being attracted downward. The arc is enclosed by two globes, the inner one z being open at the bottom, and the space between them being in communication through openings in the baseplate with the space between two upper casings o, C, and with the interior of the solenoid and the box A. This box has a depending nozzle B, smaller than the lower opening of the inner globe. In the operation of the lamp, a current of gas circulates through these spaces, being cooled in the casing o so that it descends through the nozzle B and keeps the arc at the ends of the carbons. The box A contains a fan, rotatable by the current of gas. In another arrangement, one carbon is fixed below the base-plate, which carries a vertical series electromagnet ; the other carbon is carried by a holder pivoted to the base plate, and having an upright armature, which is attracted to the electromagnet against the pull of a spring. The arc is enclosed by two globes, both having flanges, to rest one within the other on screws carried by the upper casing ; the inner globe is open at the bottom, and the outer globe is open to the atmosphere at the top. The casing is connected by bayonet slots and pins to the base-plate, and carries connecting- springs to make contact with plates upon the electromagnet. In a modified form of this arrangement, the electromagnet is replaced by series and shunt solenoids supported on the base-plate with their axes in a horizontal line. The pivoted carbon-holder carries a double conical core between the two solenoids. The solenoids act differentially on the core. The shunt solenoid may be assisted by a spring carried by an adjusting-screw, acting on the core. In another arrangement, a Jablochkoff candle is used ; the arc is started by a movable contact-piece. The carbons used may be coated with refractory oxides, or soaked in solutions of such oxides.