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Patent GB-189800531-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Construction of Dining Tables.
Inventor: EASTWOOD EDMUND TAYLOR
Filed: 1898-01-08
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 531. Eastwood, E. T. Jan. 8. Tables. - Relates to a joint for connecting the legs of dining tables to the frames, by means of which the legs may easily be detached and the table packed in a small space. A metal angle piece a with wings b is bolted to the frame q and fits into a slot g in the leg h, to which it may be additionally secured by a screw f. The legs, when detached, may be packed in the frame as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-189805995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filtering Water especially applicable for Filtering Feed Water, for Steam Generators.
Inventor: RANKINE DAVID ANDREW
Filed: 1898-03-11
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 5995. Rankine, D. A. March 11. Filters of large capacity.-Relates more especially to filters for boiler feedwater. The water is filtered twice or thrice in its passage through the filter. Between the flange 8 of the casing, and the door 9, are secured perforated tubes covered with filtering-material. The large tube 5, with flanges which fit the casing, effects the first filtration, while the smaller tubes 12, supported in tube-plates within the tube 5, complete the filtration. The tube 5, together with all the tubes 12, may thus be withdrawn at once ; or each of the tubes 12 separately. The front flanges of the tubes are grooved to receive elastic packing-rings 10. In a modification, the casing is divided longitudinally into two compartments, each of which contains a nest of tubes similar to the tubes 12, and short enough to leave a space at the end of each compartment. In another modification, similar to the last, the casing is divided longitudinally into three compartments, and the water is filtered thrice.
Patent GB-189809820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Windows.
Inventor: HAWLEY ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-04-28
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 9820. Hawley, A. April 28. Sash fastenings. -A screw 6 works loosely through a hole in a plate 7 fixed to the meeting-rail of the lower sash, and enters a nut o r screwed tube 4 pivoted to a swivelling bracket 5 carried by the meeting-rail of the upper sash. By this arrangement the sashes can be turned on their pivots to a limited extent for the purpose of ventilation.
Patent GB-189811573-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Increasing the Initial Velocity of Bunsen Flames for Heating, Soldering, Brazing, and other Useful Purposes.
Inventor: GLOVER RICHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 11,573. Glover, R. T., and Glover, J. G. May 23. Gas burners, atmospheric.-Relates to a deflector for increasing the initial velocity of Bunsen flames for heating, soldering, brazing, &c. Fig. 1 shows a Bunsen burner, suitable for an art-metal worker, to which the invention is applied. The gas supply is governed by a valve C operated through a disc D and thumbbutton E. A rack F is placed on the gas-jet tube, and is engaged by a pinion G which is operated from without the frame H. The tube I is adjustable by means of the rack K and pinion L. The gas enters through the pipe B, and the air through the hole J. A clip N secured to the tube I has lips P to which the socket Q, carrying the deflector R, is adjustably pivoted. The deflector may be moved in the socket Q by means of the screw S. The under surface of the deflector is recessed in lines, rings, &c., or may be formed with holes in the surface and may be flat, rounded, or have side flanges, or of a #-shape &c. A simple form of burner is described in which the deflector is secured in position by a clamping-screw. The deflector may be of fireclay, plumbago, &c. The flame upon striking the deflector R is broken up into fan-like rays, the flame burning at an increased velocity and producing intense heat.
Patent GB-189811800-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Saw Teeth.
Inventor: DOUGLAS CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 11,800. Douglas, C. H. May 24. Sawing.-Relates to the making of saw teeth with a rib or fillet, Fig. 3, rising above the face of the saw to give more clearance. The tooth is bevelled on the cutting-face and on the side opposite the rib. The clearance angle of the rib is about 2‹.
Patent GB-189816213-A (GB)
Title: Printing Telegraph.
Inventor: KUEBLER REINHOLD
Filed: 1898-07-25
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 16,213. K³bler, R. July 25. Telegraphs.-The transmitting-instrument, Fig. 1, consists of a conducting-bar B having a number of insulating- sections C', C<2>, &c. let into its face. The bar is set in a frame A marked with the characters on either e d g e and provided with a block D arranged at the end of the bar so that the series on one edge terminates in a conducting-strip and on the other edge in an insulating-strip. The bar is connected to the line 1, and is put into connection with the battery LB by a style E, which is moved along the bar to send a number of intermittent currents to line. The receiver, Fig. 2, has two type - wheels o, o<11> capable of sliding on their axle, one o being normally at the printing position, and the other o<11> being brought to that position by a slow-acting magnet AM ; a tripping-catch holds the wheels o<11> in the printing position, and a coiled spring restores it to its normal position. The type-wheel axle is driven by gearing G, H<1> from the escapement axle L<1> carrying an escape-wheel N operated by the pawls L, M on the armature A' of the magnet TM. The magnet TM is in the local circuit controlled by the relay RM, which is connected to the line 3 and earth. The printing-magnet DM is in a local circuit with the spring contacts Q, R on the armature A', and with contact-discs v, to on the type-wheel axle. The armature H" of the magnet DM has one pawl J<1> for operating the printing-lever K<1> and a second pawl v<1> for operating the paper feed w<1>; an extension N<1> also operates the releasing-device P<1> of the escapement pawls L, M.
Patent GB-189816342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Bottles.
Inventor: THISTLETHWAITE STEPHEN
Filed: 1898-07-27
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 16,342. Thistlethwaite, S. July 27. Bottle necks, making. -The necks of medicine or other bottles are made of the same internal diameter, independently of their capacity, and are tapered inwards, so that bottles of different sizes can be corked with corks of one standard size. The necks are formed in the usual way by shaping-tongs, but only one central plug b<x>, which is tapered, is used on the tongs, instead of having different plugs for the different sizes of bottles. Figs. 5 and 5<A> show bottles of two different sizes made, according to this invention, with necks of the same bore.
Patent GB-189819870-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ratchet Gear for the Chain Wheels of Bicycles and other Velocipedes.
Inventor: BEAUMONT FREDERICK EDWARD BLAC
Filed: 1898-09-19
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 19,870. Beaumont, F. E. B. Sept. 19. Ratchet gearing for bicycles &c. Fixed upon the hub or axle of the driving road wheel is a disc A, A', in which are formed notches a for the blocks C, which are provided with springs D and constitute spring pawls adapted to engage with ratchet teeth b formed on the inner surface of the annular web B of the chain-wheel. The web fits over the disc A, and has secured to it rings E which fit over the boss of the disc. In a modification, the pawls are mounted in the chain-wheel, and may be provided with pivots.
Patent GB-189820394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Controlling of Electrical Circuits.
Inventor: HOLMES ARTHUR BROMLEY
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 20,394. Holmes, A. B. Sept. 27. Regulating; cut-outs.-Relates to a method of controlling a current by automatically inserting a resistance should the current become excessive. The Figure shows one arrangement, in which x is the generator and l, m translators, a and b being the main conductors and the circuit being completed through mercury cups c and a bridging contact f. A solenoid s is arranged in the circuit, its core k being connected to a lever d carrying the contact and suitably weighted. In case of excessive current, the core is drawn down, breaking the main circuit and throwing in a secondary circuit having a resistance r and a solenoid s'. This solenoid serves to hold down the core so long as the current is excessive.. On the circuit being restored to its normal condition, the weighted lever drops, completing the main circuit again.
Patent GB-189821651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spray Producers for Petroleum, Naphtha, and like Furnace Grates.
Inventor: CHELIMSKY GREGORY
Filed: 1898-10-14
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 21,651. Chelimsky, G. Oct. 14. Spray burners.- Relates to sprayproducers for liquid fuel, such as naphtha or petroleum residues, and to means of heating and supplying the fuel. The apparatus may be used for household and manufacturing purposes. The spray-producer consists, in the form shown in Fig. 1, of two concentric tubes a and b, with conical ends, fuel being supplied under pressure at a' to the space between the two. The fuel, issuing as a conical jet, induces a flow of air or inflammable gas through the inner tube. Screw threads or helical vanes are provided near the ends of both tubes as shown at c and c', or on the conical surfaces of the nozzles, to impart a helical movement to the issuing jets of fuel and air or gas. Steam may be supplied at a<3> to clean out the apparatus. The inner tube is adjustable by means of the hand-wheel d. In a modified form, a third tube is interposed between the tubes a and b, forming a second annular space which may serve for the supply of fuel, air, or gas. In a third form, shown in Fig. 7, a central rod g is provided to enable the size of the outlet to be adjusted. The fuel may be heated by a steam coil n', Fig. 4, in a cylindrical tank. The tank is formed with a central cylinder B containing a weighted piston, pressure being also produced by the accumulation of vapour in the annular space A, from which the fuel is withdrawn by the pipe d. The central cylinder and piston may be dispensed with, and the heating-coil may be rendered unnecessary by conducting the discharge pipe d through the steam space of a boiler when the invention is applied thereto.
Patent GB-189906093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Defecators for Sugar Juice and like Liquors.
Inventor: HARVEY ROBERT
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 6093. Harvey, R., [Scard, F. J., partly]. March 21. Purifying saccharine liquids.-A defecator for sugar juice and like liquors comprises a tank A provided with steam jackets B, inclined baffle-plates C, a scum-separating chamber E, and a drawing-off chamber F, having an inclined wall F<1> for facilitating the settling of mud. The chamber E is fitted with an adjustable plate E<1> which regulates the height at which the scum is discharged.
Patent GB-189906280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Woven-wire Mattresses for Bedsteads, Cots, and other Articles of Furniture.
Inventor: TAUNTON ROBERT PERCY
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 6280. Taunton, R. P. March 23. Mattresses.-The woven wire surface is made in two parts independently adjustable ; the divided end bars c<1>, c' bear on a cross-bar B or on a longitudinal bar B extending the whole length or part of the length and secured to the end bar or bars by bolts.
Patent GB-189907243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Superheaters.
Inventor: SUGDEN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1900-04-06
Abstract: 7243. Sugden, T. April 6. Steam - generator furnaces; flame shields; air supply, heating.-The tubes A of a special form of superheater are protected from the heat of the furnace, while steam is not being used, by a movable shield which may be a, sliding plate as shown at J. They may be also kept cool, when not in use, by drawing air through them by the draught of the furnace or otherwise, suitable valves being fitted to control the passage of such air, which may be delivered to the ashpit through the passage L. The invention may be applied to any kind of boiler. (For Figure see next column.)
Patent GB-189910085-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Holder for Cigarettes, Cigars, Vestas, Cards, and the like.
Inventor: SAYERS THOMAS
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 10,085. Sayers, T. May 12. Cigar and cigarette cases.- Relates to a holder or case for cigars, cigarettes, vestas, cards, and the like. The case A, A' is formed with a spring hinge at a and a hinged lid A<2> provided with a spring catch. The inner case B is suspended by hinged plates or links C, C<1>, and the bottom is stepped or inclined to render the cigarettes or cards &c. easily accessible.
Patent GB-189911663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Application of Springs to Cycles.
Inventor: HARNETT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 11,663. Harnett, E. June 5. Supporting o r mounting bearings. -The main axle bearings of a tricycle are mounted in blocks 3 sliding in forks 5 carried by the frame tubes 4 and fitted with springs 6.
Patent GB-189912548-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Personal Sanitary Convenience for Invalids and Children.
Inventor: RUBENS CELESTINE
Filed: 1899-06-16
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 12,548. Rubens, C. June 16. Mattresses.-Fig. 1 shows a cross-section. A hollow mattress is made with three sheets A, B, and E. The sheets A and B are secured together at intervals by perforated rivets, which allow urine to pass through into the hollow chamber, from which it may be discharged through a side opening which is normally buttoned up. A separate collecting-receptacle may be employed, which acts also to prevent the collapse of the mattress. The convenience may be let into a recess in an ordinary mattress.
Patent GB-189916559-A (GB)
Inventor: SMITH JOHN
Filed: 1899-08-15
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 16,559. Smith, J. Aug. 15. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-The edges a' of the rim a are turned inwardly to hold within the rim an air tube b inflated through a valve b<1>. The exposed part of the air tube is shaped to receive a rubber or other elastic tyre c, which is sprung into position over the edges of the rim, the air tube being temporarily held by wires passed through the holes a<2>. The tyre C is ribbed circumferentially to prevent it from slipping on the air tube or on the ground.
Patent GB-189917984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttle Guards of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN
Filed: 1899-09-06
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 17,984. Taylor, J. Sept. 6. Loom shuttle guards. -A collapsable metal net 4 is attached at one edge to the handrail 1 and at the other to a rod 2 which is bent at its ends and hinged at A either to the hand-rail or to guides 3.
Patent GB-189918520-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for use in connection with Igniting Fuse.
Inventor: FOX EDWARD
Filed: 1899-09-13
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 18,520. Fox, E. Sept. 13. Blasting-fuzes. - For igniting fuzes, a metal tube A is made with open teeth A<1> to receive a wax vesta C. The tube is slipped over the fuze B and the vesta ignited at its projecting end. A small portion of gelignite may be placed in the tube A instead of a vesta.
Patent GB-189925508-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Coupling and Uncoupling from the Side of Railway Carriages, Wagons and other Similar Vehicles.
Inventor: PORTER JAMES
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 25,508. Porter, J. Dec. 23. Couplings, non - automatic.-The coupling-link A, pivoted to the hook B, has downwards extensions C connected by the rod D to the arm E on the cross-shaft e, which is connected to the shaft f by the worm and bevel gearing shown. By turning one of the hand-wheels on the ends of the shaft f the link A is raised or lowered by the parts described. Draw-gear.-The draw-bar at each end of the vehicle is tensioned by the right and left handed screw J, which can be rotated from the cross-shaft b by worm gearing. The central unthreaded portion of the screw J is square in section and passes through brasses which rotate in bearings m.
Patent GB-190004516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: FINN EDWIN
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 4516. Finn, E. March 9. Value-indicating apparatus; platform machines.- The platform F, shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 6, rests on a divided frame F<1>, consisting of two parts adjustably secured together by bolts f<1>, f<2>, so that the frame can be adjusted to bear evenly on the platform levers H, J. The suspending-loops G, Fig. 10, and bearing-blocks G<1>, which may contain an agate centre, are shaped so as to prevent their displacement and to allow of the platform being readily fitted into place. The beam D, Fig. 1, is centrally pivoted in a standard E, is connected to the platform levers by a rod L, and carries a cylinder M, marked in quadruplicate with weight and value graduations. The cylinder is fitted with guides m<1> on which slides a price poise N. When the beam is used as a tare beam, the poise R is locked to the beam by means of a cam S, Fig. 4. The correcting and balancing weight P is mounted on an arm 0, adjustably secured to the beam, and by balancing the weight of the computing-cylinder increases the sensitiveness of the apparatus.
Patent GB-190007045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid-pressure Motive-power Engines.
Inventor: ORR DAVID
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7045. Orr, D. April 17. Engines with reciprocating cylinders.-An openended cylinder a, with a central transverse partition b, reciprocates, and is guided on two hollow pipes or plungers c. A part section is shown, the parts omitted being similar to the corresponding parts on the opposite side of the engine. The cylinder a is further guided by guides embracing extensions k. The outer ends of the pipes c are connected to valve casings d. The cylinder may be connected to a rotary shaft, from an eccentric on which the valves are then operated by a link i and arms n. In a modification, two connected cylinders, with their open ends facing each other, reciprocate on a stationary piston or plunger in which are contained the necessary valves.
Patent GB-190008073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Toy and Advertising Devices.
Inventor: LATHROP EDWARD S
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 8073. Lathrop, E. S., and Searle, R. M. May .1. Inflatable toys.-Relates to a toy representing a cotton ball, fruit, &c. which can be expanded by inflation and may be used for advertising. An inflatable ball C fixed to a tube A fitted with a squeaker B &c., is surrounded by leaves D fixed to the tube A by an elastic band. A cotton pod F is enclosed by the leaves. Upon inflating the ball, the leaves open, and the top of the ball becomes visible as shown in Fig. 3. When the air escapes, the squeaker sounds and the leaves resume the position shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190008837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres for the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: FRANK RICHARDSON
Filed: 1900-05-12
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 8837. Lake, H. H., [Richardson, F.]. May 12. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to preventing creeping in wired-on rubber tyres of the type shown in Fig. 3 by a section taken on the line B-B, Fig. 5. Along each side of the base part 5 of the tyre 6 is provided a groove 8, which allows the tyre to yield laterally, as well as circumferentially, when under pressure. A lip 9 may be provided for keeping out sand or the like. The base part may have transverse grooves 10, and the canvas backing 11 takes the same shape.
Patent GB-190009413-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motor Suspension on Electrically Propelled Vehicles, such as Tramcars and the like.
Inventor: GIBBS GEORGE
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 9413. Gibbs, G. May 22. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-The motor frame or cradle consists of two side bars 9 and two end bars 11. The latter are connected centrally by the hangers 21 and upper and lower springs 16, 23 to lugs 18 on the motor casing. The side bars are also connected by pivots 28 being passed through extensions of or attachments to the shell at 27.
Patent GB-190022633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Printing Frames
Inventor: WILKINSON JOHN
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 22,633. Wilkinson, J., and Wilkinson, A. Dec. 12. Printing.-Relates to a printing-frame in which displacement of the back is prevented by pins on the back projecting into grooves in the frame. In the plan of the frame shown in Fig. 1, the hinge pin e<1> projects on each side of the hinged back b, and fits into vertical grooves in the sides a <x> of the frame. The grooves are preferably lined with sheet metal.
Patent GB-190023171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roll Top Extension Tables.
Inventor: GLIDDEN SAMUEL HURD
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 23,171. Glidden, S. H. Dec. 18. Tables.-Relates to roll-top extending tables. Each part of .the separable central legs 1, secured together by bolts, is fixed to a part of the top and to members 4 of the co-operating extension bars 4, 5, 6. The legs 2 are connected by cross-bars 10. The bars 6 are connected by a cross-bar 11, which is rigidly connected by yokes 12 to the bars 10. The part 13 of the top can slide on the upper side of the bars 10. The roll top extension consists of strips 15 carried on fabric strips or webs, and works in guides 19 carried by the bars 6. Each strip 15 has hooks 17 engaging the flanges of the guides 19. When the table is pulled out, the strips 15 pass upwards between the bars 10, 11 and through yokes or handles 12.
Patent GB-190023552-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Collecting and Discharging House Refuse.
Inventor: BYRNE JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-12-24
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 23,552. Byrne, J. J. Dec. 24. Covers and roofs, cart, wagon, and like.-Relates to means for tipping the contents of dust bins into covered carts and wagons. The bin A, which has a hinged front door B and side flaps C, is placed, when full, on a cage, not shown, carried by the pivoted frame E. On releasing the catches D and N, the frame E swings into the position shown in Fig. 1 and the bin A is automatically discharged. After the bin is removed, the frame E returns to the horizontal position, and completely seals the cover o.
Patent GB-190105207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Casting Apparatus.
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5207. Clark, A. M., [Nichols Chemical Co.]. March 12. Casting.-An apparatus for casting thin flat metal bodies, such as anodes, has an annular frame-work e carried by rollers f, one or more of which may be driven to rotate the frame. The frame carries a number of moulds u, contained in double cooling-vessels k to which water is supplied by pipes p, escaping by pipes n to a trough t. The pipes p connect to an annular pipe o connected by radial pipes q to a pipe r forming the pivot of the frame and packed in the end of the supply pipe c by a glands. The moulds are levelled by screws v. The operator stands on a stationary platform x supported by arches y extending over the frame. The molten metal is ladled from a reverberatory furnace &c. A by a ladle with a handle w mounted in a bearing 2 supported from a pulley 2 running on a jib.
Patent GB-190105977-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Pencil and like Clip or Clasp applicable to Pocket Books and the like
Inventor: BATES THOMAS HOUSE
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 5977. Bates, T. H. March 21. Pocket books.- Pens, pencils, and the like are gripped in bent central portions A of clips or clasps formed with sides B to be slipped over the closed edges of a pocket book, case, or the like.