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Patent GB-189817624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Can Openers.
Inventor: SMITH HERBERT
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 17,624. Smith, H. Aug. 16. Cans, opening.-An arm A carrying a cutter C, which may be adjusted to any desired position, is pivoted at E to a plate F, which is formed with prongs G for fixing it to the can top. After fixing the plate F by pressing or knocking in the prongs G, the can is opened by turning round the arm A.
Patent GB-189819225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bedsteads, Cots, and the like.
Inventor: NOBES GEORGE
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 19,225. Nobes, G. Sept. 9. Bedsteads and cots.-The bedstead &c. frame a is connected to sleeves b working on the pillars at the head end. By means of a spring catch d, which can be made to engage one or other of the holes e in the pillars, the head end of the bed can be adjusted in height. In a modification, Figs. 3 and 4, legs f connected by a tube h enter the pillars c to which the frame a is secured. Spring catches d project through the tube c and engage the ratchet teeth g on the legs. Turn-buttons i may be used to hold the catches d disengaged, or a pair of catches connected by a rod k can be held disengaged by slight pressure of the knee.
Patent GB-189820619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spectacle Cases.
Inventor: HUGHES MATILDA MARY
Filed: 1898-09-29
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 20,619. Hughes, M. M. Sept. 29. Spectacles. -The case is made with a shield A on which is fixed an eye, loop, or bar B to enable the case to be hung from the safetyhook forming the subjectmatter of Specification No. 30,758, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189823134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying, Roasting, or Steaming by Means of Hot Gases.
Inventor: GOTHOT FERDINAND
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 23,134. Gothot, F. Nov. 3. Roasting and steaming grain &c.-The material is treated in a drum b by means of hot gases, which enter by an inlet f, pass round the drum, through perforations d in partitions g, g<1>, and by passages c, c<1> to the interior of the drum, from which they pass by an outlet e.
Patent GB-189826385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Bedsteads and Mattresses.
Inventor: KEAN HELEN ASHLAND
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 26,385. Kean, H. A., and Lester, V. P. Dec. 13. Bedsteads; mattresses.-The side bars A a, end bars D d, and central bar B b telescope, so that the bedstead can be reduced to one-quarter its area as in Fig. 7. The mattress frame is in four parts M, U, m, m<2>, hinged so as to be capable of folding into one-quarter of its area. When collapsed, the parts of the bedstead may be held together by catches L, shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The parts a of the sides have lugs which work in slots in the parts A, and so prevent rotation. Central legs are fitted into the coupling-heads K.
Patent GB-189901721-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Conveying Light Granulated and Fibrous Substances and the like.
Inventor: WHITE JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 1721. White, J. F., and Hurry, J. Jan. 25. Conveyers, pneumatic. Relates to a pneumatic system by means of which light substances, such as wool, shavings, &c. may be moved from one part of a building to another. The material is fed into a vessel b connected to a fan c with a delivery pipe d, branches uf which pass to various rooms f, g, and it may be to other buildings k, m. A flap valve p is placed at the threeway junctions, to divert the material in the direction desired.
Patent GB-189906002-A (GB)
Title: Receiving-apparatus for so-called Hertzian Waves for Transforming same into Perceptible Signs.
Inventor: SCHAEFER JOHANN CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1900-04-20
Abstract: 6002. Schõfer, J. C., Renz, E., and Lippold, P. March 20. Coherers. - A p - paratus for use a s a coherer i s formed of sheets of metal q, r, s, t mounted on or between layers of insulating- material. When mounted on the insulating- material, the spaces d are left between the sheets. The air in the chamber is kept damp by various means.
Patent GB-189907457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to Filter-presses.
Inventor: CRITCHLOW JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1900-07-10
Abstract: 7457. Critchlow, J. April 10. Filter-presses.-Relates to presses for potters' slip. Mounted on rails above the press is a carriagef, Fig. 3, with depending handles g' at the lower ends of which are pivoted catches h<1>, Fig. 6, which can be locked against movement in one or the other direction from the vertical position by pins h<11>. The catches engage with projections b<1> on the trays, which can thus be moved in either direction by one man. The shaft i, Fig. 4, connected with the movable head. screws into a racksleeve sliding in a boss a' of the frame. The head may thus be quickly moved up, after which the sleeve is locked by a forked plate l<1> engaging in slots in it, and the final pressure is applied by rotating the shaft i by a lever or by means of a pinion carried by the bracket n<1>. Fig. 7<a> shows a section of a tray. It consists of a frame p in which is secured by bolts a non-corrosive metal plate o, the grooves in which are closer than in the usual wooden trays. The hole for the slip is some distance above the centre of the plate, and the holes in the cloths, which are made to correspond, are sewn round a non-corrosive metal ring g', Fig. 10. The cloths have also a wire bead r at the top.
Patent GB-189912288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves.
Inventor: BECK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 12,288. Beck, W. H., [Low, A. A.]. June 13. Flues; draught, regulating. -Relates to an attachment for a stove for controlling the combustion and obtaining more complete combustion. Fig. 4 shows the application of the invention to a stove for burning wood. The stove is provided with the usual fire-chamber B, door C, damper D, and ashpit cover E. The top-plate G is provided with holes g, g and a cover or covers g<2>, and is formed with an extension having a stud engaging a recess in the stove body so as to facilitate the swinging outwards of the plate. The stove pipe is applied to a thimble F when the attachment is not fitted to the stove. A plate H forming part of the attachment has a supplementary thimble for the stove pipe and is attached to the stove top by clamps or bolts. A flue plate I forming a continuation of the plate H fits over and preferably rests upon the top-plate G so as to form a flue i. A damper i<1> controls the admission of air ito this flue. The flue plate I is formed with holes i<2>, i<3>, closed by covers i<4>, and a cover f closes the ordinary thimble F except when it is desired to use direct draught. In operation, either of the holes g, g is closed according to whether it is desired to burn the fuel in the front or rear of the stove, or both the holes may be open. The products of combustion pass from the fuel chamber to the flue i<1>, where they are met by a secondary supply of air from the damper i<1>, thereby ensuring more complete combustion of the gases before they escape to the chimney.
Patent GB-189913788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dovetailing Machines.
Inventor: ERICKSON JOHN EMILL
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 13,788. Erickson, J. E. July 4. Dovetailing.-Relates to a machine in which the dovetails are cut by sets of saws separated by distance-pieces, the boards being held on the tables by automatic clamps. Fig. 4 shows the end of the machine where the mortises are cut by two sets of saws 32. The board is placed on the table 78 against a lateral fence 74 and front stops 76. On depressing a foot-lever, friction gear which turns the crank 72 is brought into action. The connecting-rod 73 causes the table with the board to reciprocate ; this liberates a spring clamping bar 86, which holds the board while it is being cut by the saws and liberates it at the end of the stroke by coming in contact with the stops 93. At the same instant a cam 64 disengages the friction gear, and stops the movement of the table. At the other end of the machine the tenons are cut by two sets of saws 24, 25, Fig. 2 which are mounted on reciprocating frames 34 and 36. The table 78 in this case is hinged, and is shown turned back. The hooks 76, which form the front stops for the board, are on the ends of sliding rods 77, the position of which can be adjusted by a screw 83. The distance between the table and the clamp can be adjusted for different thicknesses of boards. The machine is used for making boxes.
Patent GB-189917190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ice-crushing Apparatus.
Inventor: PYCRAFT EDWARD SIDNEY
Filed: 1899-08-24
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 17,190. Pycraft, E. S., and Durrant, E. A. Aug. 24. Roller mills for crushing ice. Straight, instead of curved, teeth are screwed or otherwise fixed at an angle in the rollers.
Patent GB-189923717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding or Crushing Mills.
Inventor: BAUMANN RUDOLPHE
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 23,717. Baumann, R. Nov. 28. Roller-and-ring mills for cements &c. The vertical shaft C carries a disc D above which are placed the rollers E. The roller spindles I extend through slots in the disc, and are carried in arms H pivoted at G on the lower face of the disc. This construction divides the mill chamber into two parts, in one of which the grinding is effected, while the other contains the joints of the working parts. A current of air, blown in at M, prevents the descent of the material under treatment into the lower compartment, and carries away the sufficiently-reduced particles by the outlet N.
Patent GB-190002964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pipes or Conduits for Electrical Conductors, or for Conveying Liquids or Gases, or for analogous purposes.
Inventor: HOWARD ALBERT HARRIS
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 2964. Howard, A. H. Feb. 14. Asphalt &c. pipes and tubes.-Hot plastic or liquid asphalt or bituminous material is moulded within a m e t a l casing, as shown in Fig. 4, or about a skeleton of coiled wire or wire network, as shown in Fig. 6, or Fig. 7, by inserting the casing or skeleton and the hot material in a closed mould, and rotating the mould rapidly, so as to cause the asphalt to fly outwards under the action of centrifugal force, and spread itself evenly over the interior of the casing or mould. The ends of the tubes are rounded and recessed to fit one within the other, and are joined by inserting a hot iron dished block between the ends of adjacent pipes, then applying melted bitumen to the joint, and afterwards pressing the pipes together.
Patent GB-190003439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Powders for Polishing Metals.
Inventor: HIPWELL ANN PRISCILLA
Filed: 1900-02-21
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 3439. Hipwell, A. P. Feb. 21. Polishing-powders for gold, silver-plate, and metals generally is made by mixing calcium carbonate and rouge.
Patent GB-190005719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: KIDDER WELLINGTON PARKER
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 5719. Kidder, W. P. March 27. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-To prevent creeping, a steel band with depressions h<3> is fitted to the rim, and the tyre is formed with corresponding corrugations.
Patent GB-190006235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Panoramic Cameras.
Inventor: STONE MELVIN THOMAS
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6235. Stone, M. T. April 3. Cameras.-Relates to a panoramic camera with focussing-devices. The board 3, to which the lens 4 is attached, is connected to the body 1 of the camera by a flexible bellows 2. Cross-pieces 31, fastened to the board, are mounted on vertical pivots 30, so that the lens with its screen funnel 13 can be turned round, as is usual in panoramic cameras. The lens board can be raised or lowered on the pivots 30, and clamped in position by the set-screws 32. For focussing, the bearings of the pivots 30 are mounted in the ends of racks, which are actuated simultaneously from the vertical axis 9, by bevel gearing 10, 11. The curvature of the holder 16<a> of the film is changed to suit different positions of the lens, by the movement of sliding doors 21, to which the ends of the holder are connected. Screens or shutters 14 are mounted on springs 15, so that they close the end of the funnel 13 at each end of the stroke of the lens, and thus allow the film to be inserted or removed with safety.
Patent GB-190007858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Printing and Displaying Advertisements on Paper Issuing from Paper Holders.
Inventor: NICOLA-NEE-KAEPPEL LOUISE
Filed: 1900-04-27
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 7858. Nicola [nÚe Kõppel], L., and Nicolai, A. April 27. Printing-apparatus combined with paper holders. -Relates to means for printing and displaying advertisements on packing or sanitary paper. One or more rolls of paper a are placed on a shaft in the case or holder A, and the paper is printed on, as it is drawn out, by a type roller c and impression roller d. The roller c is inked by a roller carried in a pivoted frame i. The printed paper passes between a pair of rollers e, which dry the print, and then down behind transparent plates m on an extension of the case A through which the printed advertisements may be seen. The roller d and one of the rollers e are in pivoted spring-pressed frames k, l. A bar f acts as a brake on the roll, either by its weight or by spring pressure. When thin paper is to be used, the rollers may be driven, to feed the paper, by clockwork &c. operated by pulling a string or by pressing a button or the like.
Patent GB-190010688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephonic Fire Alarms and other similar Call Systems.
Inventor: WELLS LIONEL DE LAUTOUR
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 10,688. Wells, L. de L., and Brown, A. C. June 12. Drawings to Specification. Keys.-Plugs for plug switches in telephone firealarm &c. apparatus are provided at one end with the key for opening the call box.
Patent GB-190013269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Moistening Apparatus.
Inventor: WARSCHAUER HUGO
Filed: 1900-07-23
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 13,269. Warschauer, H., and Ritschel, W. July 23. Air moisteners ; air supply.-For increasing combustion in stoves, the air supply is moistened in a centrifugal fan. Water passes through an axial hole in the fan shaft b, Fig. 2, from which small holes b<2> radiate ; or, as in Fig. 4, several pipes i with lateral holes are arranged along the shaft.
Patent GB-190016467-A (GB)
Title: A Regulating Charging Valve for Gas or Oil Motors.
Filed: 1900-09-15
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 16,467. Abel, C. D., [Soc. Anon. des Anciens Etablissements Panhard et Levassor]. Sept. 15. Gas and explosive-vapour engines, governing in. A piston valve a closes in succession a number of holes d of graduated diameter as the speed increases, cutting off the supply of mixture from the mixing- chamber e to the cylinder port g. When employed on a motor car, as the speed increases on a down gradient the piston moves until the ports are quite closed, and the motor piston works against a vacuum on its out-strokes.
Patent GB-190018033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Producing Reduced or Shouldered Portions on Pencils and other Articles, and in Mountings for the Portions or Pencils so Treated.
Inventor: WALTERS SIDNEY JAMES
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 18,033. Walters, S. J. Oct. 10. Boring and drilling.-Relates to apparatus for producing reduced or shouldered portions on pencils and other articles, and to mountings for the articles treated. Fig. 1 shows a front view, and Fig. 2 an end view of the block a, provided with a hole b about the size of the pencil &c. fitted with a chisel blade c and a hollow cutting- guide d. The shouldered portion, Fig. 8, produced by the cutter, fits into an internally-threaded ring g carried by the mount or holder f. Short lengths of pencil &c. when being cut &c. may be held in a block with a tapered hole. Pencils &c. may be cut without the use of the chisel blade c, in which case the cutting guide d makes an annular recess, and the pencil and mount can be connected by a ring such as g.
Patent GB-190018107-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Orange-yellow Dyestuffs belonging to the Acridine Series.
Filed: 1900-10-11
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 18,107. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft f³r Anilin Fabrikation]. Oct. 11. Dyes, artificial.-Dyes of the acridine series, which dye tannin-mordanted cotton orange-yellow shades of great clearness, are produced by heating together under pressure at about 150‹-160‹ C. tetramidoditolylmethane and methyl or ethyl alcohol for some hours. The product is separated by dissolving the mixture in water and precipitating by addition of zinc chloride and common salt. The shade of the dye varies towards orange with increase of the amount of alcohol used. The process described in Specification No. 5114, A.D. 1895, is referred to.
Patent GB-190022853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Heating, Cooling, and Ventilating Buildings.
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID WILEY
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 22,853. Anderson, D. W., Thaw, E. B., Chalmers, J. F., and Wright, J. T. Dec. 14. Tiles.-Relates to the heating, cooling, or ventilating of buildings by circulating air through conduits or passages extending substantially throughout the entire area of the walls of the buildings. A heating-system is shown in Fig. 1. The wall facing comprises interlocking tile sections provided with transverse perforated projections which obstruct the ascending currents of air and direct them along the horizontal conduits. The tile shown in Fig. 5 has a flange 5 which fixes the tile to the wall, a groove 6 to receive a tongue, and a tongue 7 to fit into the tile below. In another form of tile the groove and tongue are deeper, and the outer surface of the tile is roughened or grooved to facilitate plastering. Modified forms of tiles fixed to the walls by nails are shown in Figs. 7 and 10.
Patent GB-190101872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current Collectors and Ploughs for Electric Tramway Conduits
Inventor: MILLS RICHARD
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1872. Mills, R. Jan. 28. Electric railways and tramways with push contacts in a slotted conduit. Collectons.- The push contacts A are rubbed by the plates B, which are made in sections, jointed and connected to the insulated leads D by the plates C. When the collector is withdrawn through the slot, these plates C cause the plates B to come together and to compress the springs F which normally hold them apart. A slide J engages hooks L on the plates B, to hold them closed, and is operated by cord connections 0 and spring barrels Q at either end. The spring barrels may be of different strengths, and are held by pawls accessible above ground. The ends of the plates B terminate in spring striking-plates N. The insulated leads D are connected to contact-plates E in the heads H, which may be loosely carried in boxes under the vehicle, and horns T enable the collector to be driven from the vehicle. The various parts are carried by a central plate P, which is flexible laterally and is insulated on its sides. A flat brush V may be mounted in the ends of the collector, to clean the conduit, and is held by a catch Y or turned by springs W into line with the slot. A spring holds up the collector if it becomes disengaged.
Patent GB-190106118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Pile or Nap Fabrics
Inventor: EATON JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1902-03-22
Abstract: 6118. Eaton, J., and Mitchell, R. J. C. March 23. Drawings to Specification. Pile fabrics.-A pile or nap is produced upon felted fabrics by means of a horizontally adjustable card-covered roller, which rotates close to a cylinder, against which the fabric is pressed by rollers. A rotary brush removes loose fibres from the roller. The process is particularly applicable to felted fabrics made of fine fur, or fur and wool, or wool coated with fur, the whole being felted together.
Patent GB-190110548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magazine Lead Pencils.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 10,548. Thompson, W. P., [Goldsmith, B. B.]. May 21. Pen c i l holders.- Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of a magazine pencil. The lead points a<1>, a<3>, &c. are carried in the tube A, which is provided with slots A<2>, A<3>, a projection a<4>, and a tubular casing A<5>, A<6>. By depressing the cap G, the tube A is moved downwards through the outer case C<5>, against the pressure of the spring D, the projection a' sliding in the slot B<3> of the fixed tube B<2>, which carries the curved pusher B and the spacing-finger or lead - holder B' provided with a crook B<4>. Movements of the tube A in or out of the case C<5> cause the pusher Band leadholder B' to pass through the slots A<2>, A<3> respectively, so that the operations of removing a worn lead from the clamping- jaws A', getting a fresh lead into position, or retracting a lead when out of use, are readily performed. The leads may be made with a cylindrical portion, and the shape of the clamping-jaws A<1> correspondingly modified.
Patent GB-190116902-A (GB)
Title: Electric Type-writer.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1901-08-22
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 16,902. Wheatley, W. H., [Electric Typewriter Co.]. Aug. 22. Type-writers.-Relates to "type-wheel" machines in which the movements of the type-wheel, paper carriage, &c. are peiformed by means of electromagnets. Fig. 1 shows the machine in vertical section from front to rear, and Fig. 2 shows the mechanism contained within the case in plan. The reference numeral 2 denotes a metal drum to the periphery of which is secured a helicoidal strip 3 of insulating-material, or of metal faced with rubber &c. The key levers 7 are pivoted on a metal rod 12, which is connected to one pole of the battery. From each key lever extend two pins 9, 10. When a key is depressed, the pin 10 is first brought into the path of the helix 3, and the pin 9 immediately afterwards makes contact with a spring 14 and closes the circuit of a solenoid A. The solenoid A actuates the lever B. pivoted at x<1>, and by means of an intermediate lever C the rack E is pushed rearwards. The rack engages with a pinon on a vertical shaft G, which drives the type-wheel shaft L and also the shafts u, X and drum 2. The rotary movements of the type-wheel and drum are thus always identical. The movement of both is arrested when the helix 3 comes in contact with the pin 10, and this occurs before the pin 10 has had time to make contact with the drum 2. When this last contact is established, the circuit is closed through an electromagnet 17, and the type-wheel shaft L is pulled down by an arm 18 and the intpression is made. The bevel-wheel I is splined on the shaft G under spring control in order to allow of the angular movement of the shaft L. An inking-roller P rotates in contact with the type-wheelO The longitudinal movement of the type-wheel on its shaft for change of case is effected by means of a forked lever 35 against the control of a spring y. The lever 35 is shifted by means of levers 27, 28, actuated by electromagnets 29, 30 contained in the case, the electromagnets being energized by means of shift-keys which close their respective circuits. The platen R is mounted on a sliding carriage, and bears a rack 26, Figs. 1 and 4, with which engages the spacing-dog 25. The dog is actuated either by the electromagnet 33, which is energized by the depression of the space bar 40, or by the action of a wedge-shaped arm 19 depending from the arm 18 which effects the impression. The dog is made fast to a post or pivot 25<a>, the foot or lower end of which is cam-shaped so as to force the post to make a forward movement as it turns, thus causing the carriage to feed forward.