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Patent GB-189818367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Communicating or Signalling between Passengers and the Guards of Trains, Signalmen, Station Staff or others.
Inventor: VERNON JOHN
Filed: 1898-08-26
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 18,367. Vernon, J. Aug. 26. Drawings to Specification. Brakes.-A passengers' communication apparatus, which, when operated, projects a lamp or other signal from one or both ends of the carriage, and sounds a bell or gong in each compartment, is connected to a cock in the brake pipe so as to apply the brakes when the apparatus is operated.
Patent GB-189826794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bolts for Splinter Bars.
Inventor: DODSON STANLEY GEORGE
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 26,794. Dodson, S. G. Dec. 19. Harness attachments; splinter-bars.-Relates to means for quickly disconnecting the traces in the event of the horse falling or kicking over them. The hollow roller bolt a, preferably provided with a sleeve b, contains a spring c and is fitted between the solid pin f bolted to the splinter - bar e and the flanged tube h. The bolt a has pins fitted to turn in grooves in the tube h to form a bayonet-joint.
Patent GB-189902896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Use in Playing a Game resembling Quoits, partly applicable to other Games or Sports.
Inventor: GRAYSON CHARLES
Filed: 1899-02-09
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2896. Grayson, C. Feb. 9. Quoits and like games; trap-shooting.-The game, analogous to quoits, is primarily designed for indoor play, but may be also played on a ships' deck or on a lawn. Thin metal conically-shaped discs A, Fig. 3, with or without strengthening- beads a and suitable buffering-material, are cast over a peg constructed as shown in Fig. 4. The peg, which may be covered with rubber, is screwed into a heavy base D, between which and a flange on the peg felt E or suitable fabric is gripped. The quoit-like pieces, Fig. 3, are adapted for use in place of the clay pigeons hitherto employed in shooting practice and matches.
Patent GB-189911602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Purifying Apparatus.
Inventor: FROWEIN CARL
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 11,602. Frowein, C. June 5. Filters; filtering oils.-Relates to apparatus for purifying waste oil. Fig. 1 shows a section. The oil is poured into the vessel A and passes through the sieve C<2> and the layers of wood shavings E held between cloths D stretched over rings D', D<2>, D<x>. A weight E<1> compresses the filtering- media in place. The weight E<1>, sieve C<2>, &c. can be readily removed in order to renew the shavings.
Patent GB-189912503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lock Nuts.
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 12,503. Lake, H. H., [Richardson Lock Nut Co.]. June 15. Locking nuts.-The nut consists of two superposed sections a, b united by a part c, Fig. 7, this Figure being a section on the line B-B, Fig. 5. Several nut blanks of the form shown in Fig. 3 are made from a plate having the thickness of the part c. The bar is doubled on itself, then punched, and lastly cut into separate blanks. The sections are next distorted as shown in Fig. 5, and the blank is tapped. The tap follows the axial line E, Fig. 5, between the axes C, D of the holes g, h respectively, and consequently the threads are cut deeper on one side than the other as shown. After tapping, the sections are brought back again, as shown in Fig. 8, to the original position. The axis of the tapped hole may be eccentric to the axis of the plain hole in only one of the sections a, b.
Patent GB-189916153-A (GB)
Title: Process for Rendering Nitroso-bases Stable.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 16,153. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. Aug. 8. Nitroso compounds.- Nitroso bases of the type of nitrosomono- and dimethylaniline are rendered stable by adding to pastes thereof, made up with water, a salt of alkaline reaction, such as sodium carbonate, acetate, or phosphate, or other substances capable of reacting with acids.
Patent GB-189918518-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Obtaining Metal Coatings or Deposits.
Inventor: MIES EDUARD
Filed: 1899-09-13
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,518. Mies, E., and Mies, A. H. Sept. 13. Coating.-A metal to be coated is immersed in a boiling bath containing a salt of the metal to be deposited, and also a salt of a more electro-positive metal. The salt of the more electro-positive metal produces in the bath an electric current between the metal object and the bath, thereby depositing the electro-negative metal upon the article. A cyanide compound may be added to the bath. The following metals maybe deposited by this method :- Lead, zinc, tin, copper, nickel, antimony, and iron. In place of salts, extracted ores may be used to form the baths. The electro-positive metals whose salts may be employed are:-Iron, zinc, manganese, uranium, zirconium, aluminium, beryllium, magnesium, calcium, and antimony. The metal is chosen according to the metal to be coated, as the latter must be negative to the former.
Patent GB-189918748-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Facilitating the Propulsion of Vessels and other Floating or Submerged Bodies.
Inventor: QUANONNE GUSTAVE
Filed: 1899-09-16
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 18,748. Quannone, G. Feb. 17, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Lubricating ships; hulls.-Relates to means for supplying air to reduce a vessel's resistance to propulsion. The under water hull is divided into sections, each of which is supplied by a single air-compressor, or preferably by a group of aircompressors to maintain a more constant pressure. Figs. 2 and 3 show the arrangement diagrammatically, each section being supplied by a single compressor C, and provided with a number of distributers t, which may be of various forms. An air reservoir D may be fitted to maintain the pressure more constant, and a spherical or other valve may be employed to prevent a too great escape of air should the external resistance be greatly reduced. The distributers may be simple T-shaped perforated bodies, as shown in Fig. 6, or may be of more elaborate design. The pertorations may be replaced by passages curved towards the stern of the vessel. In one form of distributer each air passage o, Fig. 22, surrounds a conical nozzle o' through which water passes owing to the movement of the vessel, and induces a flow of air from the distributer. The distributers may be placed in recesses in the skin of the vessel as shown in Fig. 23, or may be placed as shown in Fig. 26 and screened by strips of sheet metal. The hull of the ship may be modified to facilitate the flow of air. As shown in Fig. 29 by dotted lines, the hull tapers off in depth towards the stern, while the midship sections are modified as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 28.
Patent GB-189919027-A (GB)
Title: A New Method of Forming Ornamental Terminals on Hollow Stair Rods.
Inventor: WRIGHT THOMAS ROBERT
Filed: 1899-09-21
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 19,027. Wright, T. R., Jones. G., Robinson, S., and Dunn, S., [trading as Wright & Co., T. R.]. Sept. 21. Making stair rods.-The ends of a seamless or jointed tube of any suitable section are inserted into dies shown in Figs. 2 and 3, and flattened and ridged as shown in side view in Fig. 5. The flattened ends are then cut by suitable tools to any shape as in Fig. 6. Figs. 9 and 12 show other sections of tube.
Patent GB-189922380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Story Passenger Carriages.
Inventor: TODD LEONARD JENNETT
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 22,380. Todd, L. J. Nov. 9. Tramcars. - Relates to an improvement on the invention described in Specification No. 11,498, A.D. 1884, and consists in applying doublestorey bodies to the main underframing of electric tramcars. Fig. 5 shows a sectional elevation of a car fitted with two posts for collecting electricity from overhead wires. The lower cbamber, which has longitudinal seats, has a clerestory roof over which the upper storey is fitted, comprising longitudinal seats separated by a rack rail and having end and top shelters, as shown. When only one trolley post is required, it is fitted to the plate P. The brake and controller handles are fitted on the upper floor.
Patent GB-189922701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Disintegrating or Separating Animal Matter.
Inventor: CHASE JEFFERSON
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 22,701. Chase, J. Nov. 14. Mills and apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for the disintegration of leather, hide, or other fibrous animal matter, by an abrading process without destruction of the fibres. The casing D is preferably supplied with water or oil through the pipe E, but the process is not necessarily a wet one. The edges of the scraps of leather &c. are drawn through the radial openings in the fixed discs G by the action of the rotating stone B, and are disintegrated by a tearing action which separates the fibres without destroying them. The disintegrated material passes away through the aperture f to the pipe F, and is collected in receptacles from which the liquid drains away. Wool, cotton, or other animal or vegetable fibres, or wood pulp, may be mixed with it. The material is shaped by moulding under pressure, or it may be rolled into sheets. It possesses the characteristic properties of leather, and is especially suitable for pulleys, mallets, gears, buffing-wheels, &c.
Patent GB-190004721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Humidifying Apparatus.
Inventor: MUSGRAVE JOHN VARLEY
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 4721. Musgrave, J. V. March 13. Spray-producers.-In humidifying air in workshops, an air or steam current passing through the nozzle 3 impinges on a stream of water passing through the nozzle 2, which is placed as shown above the former. The nozzles, which are suitably provided with taps, are mounted on tubes 6 which are connected by arms 4. The water tube 6 is connected with the vertical tube 12 by flexible tubing 13, and the air or steam tube 6 is adapted to swivel on the vertical tube 18, so that the nozzles can be turned in any direction. The water tube may also have a swivelling connection. This arrangement may be also used for heating.
Patent GB-190011353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buttons or Studs.
Filed: 1900-06-22
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 11,353. Compagnie Franþaise des Boutons de la Marque, J. P. Dec. 23, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Buttons; studs.- Relates to buttons or studs having metal shanks attached to paper heads. A metal blank is stamped having a rim c and T-pieces D as shown in Fig. 4. The blank is next cupped, and the pieces d turned down as shown in Fig. 5. The pieces d are then inserted in rectangular slots formed in a stamped paper head a, Fig. 9, and are secured by compressing the centre of the back of the head a. A shank f, having a flanged top g, is then secured in the part c by turning the edges over as shown.
Patent GB-190100832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Safety-locking Devices for Garment Pockets.
Inventor: GENSICHEN EDUARD
Filed: 1901-01-12
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 832. Gensichen, E., and Ehrke, E. Jan. 12. Pockets.-Relates to a safety-pocket for garments. Fig. 3 shows a vertical section of the pocket a when closed, and Fig. 6 shows a plan of the same open. The safetypocket a is located inside an outer pocket b, and is provided, along each edge of its mouth, with a spring metal strip d, e, the two strips being joined together at their ends. On the strip d is a stud k which can be passed through a hole in the strip e, and be then held by a sliding catch h which is normally forced upwards by the spring i but can be pulled downward by the button l so as to cause the pocket to open.
Patent GB-190103814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hinges.
Inventor: DORNAN FANNY
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 3814. Dornan, F. Feb. 22. Hinges. - Relates to strap hinges for heavy doors, gates, and the like. The pin P has a collar A', and the strap S is fixed to the pin by a nut C, which forces it against the collar. The lower end of the pin rests in a bearing L, and the upper end is supported by a ring D. To separate the parts of the hinge, the pin is lifted out of the bearing Land then turned round till the lower end is clear of the bearing, when the pin, with the strap, can be easily removed. In a modification, the nut C is dispensed with, and a projection on the collar A<1> fits into a recess in the socket of the strap. A washer M on the pin serves to exclude dust from the bearing.
Patent GB-190106001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Ranges and like Stoves.
Inventor: DUFOUR CHARLES EUGENE
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 6001. Dufour, C. E. March 21. Cooking stoves and ranges.-The flames are caused to pass (1) round the oven, heating the bottom first, (2) round the oven, heating the top first, or (3) direct to the flue. A double valve or damper is employed, consisting of a rod b, having an external handle l, a longitudinal valve a for opening or closing openings leading to the spaces e or f, and a transverse valve g opening or closing the opening h, i formed in the wall j separating the smoke-box k from the circulating space for gases. As shown, the gases pass from the grate d to the space e, then beneath and below the oven c, between the oven and the boiler m, through the space f above the oven, and then through the opening i to the smoke-box k, and thence to the outlet. By turning the handle l through 90‹, the gases are caused to pass first above the oven, then around it, and out through the opening h to the smoke-box and outlet. By turning the handle 45‹, all the openings are partly open, and the gases can pass directly to the smoke-box. In a modification, the oven extends the full width of the stove, necessitating an alteration in the positions of the openings and in the shape of the double valve or damper. The double valve device may be placed between the boiler and the oven.
Patent GB-190114006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Closers.
Inventor: SCHANZER DAVID
Filed: 1901-07-09
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 14,006. Schanzer, D. July 9. Door-closing apparatus; door checks.-Relates to a door-closing apparatus which exerts its full power just before the door is shut to. The lever e, Fig. 1, which closes the door is turned by a spiral spring f. As the door is closing under the influence of the spring f, a stud g on the axis d, acting on a cam n, forces up the piston l connected to the cam through the tube k, and at the same time compresses the spring i. The piston l compresses the air in the cylinder above. The piston and the spring i thus act as door checks. When, however, the pin g passes over the lowest point of the V-shaped profile of the cam n, the spring f, the spring i, and the compressed air above the piston all act together to close the door just before it is shut to.
Patent GB-190118266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Stop Valves.
Inventor: OGDEN JOHN EDWARD LEWIS
Filed: 1901-09-12
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 18,266. Ogden, J. E. L. Sept. 12. Stuffing - boxes.- A stop valve suitable for use with high-pressure steam has a cage k which secures the seat r and projects into the stuffing- box 7 provided with two glands 8 and two sets of packing 9.
Patent GB-190122891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Regenerative and other Furnaces and Kilns
Inventor: DRAKE JOHN ARMITAGE
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 22,891. Drake, J. A. Nov. 13. Gas-producer furnaces.-Consists in the application of means for supplying forced draught at will, either to the primary or secondary air inlets, or to both. Figs. 1 and 2 show, in sectional elevation and plan, respectively, a regenerative gasproducer furnace for heating gas retorts. Air is supplied under pressure by the fan b to the air inlets m, n of the gas-producer a, and to the air inlets k, l of the regenerators, valves being fitted to allow the supply to each inlet to be regulated. Injectors may be used instead of fans, and the invention may be applied to furnaces for other purposes, and to kilns.
Patent GB-190122931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coke Ovens.
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 22,931. Rossmann, A. Nov. 13. Slabs.-Plates for preventing the transmission of concussions and vibrations in buildings are made of alternate layers of strong tough fabric, and soft yielding material such as felt, wool, cotton, wadding, wood fibre, peat, &c. The sheets or layers are impregnated to prevent decomposition. are stitched, riveted, or connected together, and the compound sheet is cut into plates which are soaked in melted paraffin or the like and subjected to a pressure of about 140 atmospheres. After allowing the plates to cool in the press, the edges are coated with pissasphalt, pitch, tar, &c.
Patent GB-190206914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fenders or Life Guards for Tramways.
Inventor: FISHER PETER
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 6914. Fisher, P. March 21. Sno w ploughs for tramcars. When the feeler 21 pivoted to the frame 22 is pushed back by depressing the plunger 32, Fig. 8, the catch 27 is released by the rods 25 and lever 26 allowing the inclined hinged guard 10 to fall and push the snow from the track. The guard or plough is re-set by pulling the chain 28, which operates the bell crank 29 and rod 30 to lift the guard until it is locked by the catch 27. Fig. 3 shows an alternative form of operating- apparatus.
Patent GB-190216966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Revolving Platforms for Recreation Purposes or Amusement.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-07-31
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 16,966. Evans, W. July 31. Drawings to Specification. Propelling by screw propellers.-Motor screws are placed on the underside of a revolving platform between annular pontoons which support it in a circular tank, or in the sea, or in a lake or pond. The apparatus constitutes a roundabout, the screws causing it to rotate.
Patent GB-190218860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Explosion Engines.
Inventor: INGLIS CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1902-08-27
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 18,860. Inglis, C. E. Aug. 27. Gas and explosivevapour engines.-Fig. 1 shows an engine having two cylinders A, A<1>, placed in line on opposite sides of the crank shaft. The outer piston B of the cylinder A is coupled, by rods, to the inner piston C<1> of the other cylinder, and the other two pistons C, B' are similarly connected. The piston C has two rods F to which is attached a crosshead G, driving the central one of three cranks. The rods F slide in guides H<2>, attached to the casing H. The other crosshead G<1> drives the outer cranks, and has the rod of the piston C' screwed into it. The piston-rod is also screwed into the piston C', and has a squared part K<3>, sliding through a sleeve L, provided with a toothed rim L<1>, by which it can be rotated. The rotation of this sleeve by the means described, or by other means, varies the distance between the pistons in each cylinder, and thereby controls the power of the engine,
Patent GB-190219654-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to Pie Dishes.
Inventor: ARTHUR ELIZABETH BRUCE
Filed: 1902-09-08
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 19,654. Arthur, E. B. Sept. 8. Dishes, covers for.-To prevent gravy and the like from flowing over the top of a pie dish, a dishshaped cover 4 having vertical sides 5 is placed on the horizontal flange around the top of the dish and inside the rim 3 of the flange. The cover 4 is provided with a handle 7 and a vapour exit-hole.
Patent GB-190222081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Dried Figs to Facilitate Packing.
Inventor: IOANNIDES ATHANASIUS
Filed: 1902-10-10
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 22,081. Ioannides, A. Oct. 10. Packing fruit.-One dried fig or other fruit is placed in each of the moulds I which are fed in succession by the ratchet L beneath a plunger H by which the figs are pressed into shape to facilitate packing.
Patent GB-190222779-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Attachment to Potato Diggers for Facilitating the Harvesting or Gathering of Potatoes or other Root Crops
Inventor: WARBURTON JAMES SMETHURST
Filed: 1902-10-20
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 22,779. Warburton, J. S. Oct. 20. Potato diggers.-In potato diggers the potatoes or other roots are thrown on to an inclined screen with longitudinal bars, and are elevated upon it by paddles attached to endless chains. The screen g is carried by the yoke h hinged to the main axle a<1> and supported by a bar t and castor wheel i. It is raised or lowered by a toothed sleeve j<1> gearing with a quadrant k operated by a hand-lever k<1> and locked in position by a hand catch-lever. A double breast v clears a path for the lower end of the screen. The wheels m, which carry the elevator chains, may be driven from a wheel n on the axis of the digging-forks d by means of a chain n' and wheels o, p, q. When the axes of the elevator and forks are not parallel, the former may be driven by universal or bevel gearing. Fig. 4 shows a section of the screen g with the elevator chains s and paddle r. The paddles may have projections to fit between the bars. Specifications No. 10,506, A.D. 1885, and No. 26,979, A.D. 1896, are referred to. The Provisional Specification states that the screen may be supported by a conical wheel rolling on the side of the ridge or drill.
Patent GB-190225128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hot Bed Ventilators.
Inventor: BEHRMANN JOHANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-11-15
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 25,128. Behrmann, J. H., and Sander, H. Nov. 15. Hot-beds.-Relates to means for supporting the lights of hot-beds either for purposes of ventilation or to enable access to be obtained to the bed. The lights are not attached directly to the frame, but are fitted with wire guides 7, 8 and a flat spring 10 carrying a pin adapted to engage one of a series of holes in a flat support 4, secured by a thumb-nut 2 on a screw fastened to the body of the frame. The light may be turned up on its edge, as shown at the left-hand side of Fig. 1, to afford access to the bed, or may be raised to any extent at its upper end, as shown at the righthand side of Fig. 1, for purposes of ventilation.
Patent GB-190226935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Suspending Garments.
Inventor: VOLLMER HENRY
Filed: 1902-12-06
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 26,935. Vollmer, H. Dec. 6. Suspenders for articles of dress.-Relates to chains, cords, tapes, flexible wires, and the like which are attached to coats, jackets, cloaks, and similar garments for the purpose of suspending them, and consists in fastening them to the garments by attaching to each end of the chain &c. a disc c having prongs e, which are passed through the garment b and then through apertures in a ring f, after which they are bent over towards the interior of the ring.
Patent GB-190228700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chemical Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: BUCKLAND EDWARD SELDON
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 28,700. Buckland, E. S. Dec. 29. Extincteurs.-The bottom 2 of the tank 1 of an extincteur is made concave, so that the whole of the liquid is discharged through the diagonal pipe 5. The acid bottle 28 is suspended in a cage 12 fixed to the screw cap 4. The bottle is broken by striking the upper end of the plunger 11 and forcing the bifurcated terminal 24 into the top of the bottle.
Patent GB-190309096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Engine Air Pumps.
Inventor: PAXMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-04-22
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 9096. Paxman, W., and King, T. S. April 22. Air pumps.-The pump is for a jet condenser and is double-acting. The water and vapour entering by the oval inlet D is directed by the partition d to the chambers E, F respectively, whence it enters the pump above the bucket B and below the bucket B', and is delivered through the valves a, b to the chamber G. This chamber has a vapour outlet H with a stand-pipe.