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Patent GB-189908481-A (GB)
Title: Improved Shoe Tree for Private Use and Window Dressing.
Inventor: SAVAGE ALFRED
Filed: 1899-04-22
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 8481. Savage, A. April 22. Displaying.-Fig. 2 shows a tree for boots and shoes. The front a may be made in shell form as shown, or solid, of cardboard, papier mÔchÚ, or calico stiffened with shellac. To it is attached a bar of wood b, connected to a similar bar c by a sheet of spring steel, as shown, or by a metal hinge. The bar c carries a small wheel or roller mounted in a fork d. The tree is removed by lifting the wheel by means of a small eyelet screwed into the bar c.
Patent GB-189915715-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Defence Against Attack by Torpedoes, Submarine Boats and the like.
Inventor: JONES GEORGE HORATIO
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1900-11-01
Abstract: 15,715. Jones, G. H. Aug. 1. Ships' hulls. - Relates to improvements in the metal shields described in Specifications No. 19,672, A. D. 1892, and Nos. 6437 and 22,749, A.D. 1894. These shields are now made buoyant, of box form, and consist of metal plates stiffened by angle, channel, or other bars. They are made in sections, which are divided into numerous watertight compartments and are held at the desired distance from the side of the ship by any convenient gear, such as the hydraulic cylinders shown. The compartments may be filled with some light substance, such as cork, or, to obtain buoyancy, the compartments may contain boxes or tubes closed at the ends. In fitting such shields to a new vessel, they are made with square ends q and fit into recesses p in the skin of the ship, but in the case of old vessels the top and bottom are bevelled off.
Patent GB-190000120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: PEARSON JACOB EVERETT
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 120. Lake, R. H., [Pearson, J. E.]. Jan. 2. Fastening.-Fig. 1 shows a hook-and-eye fastening adapted for securing horse blankets &c. It consists of a wire bent at the middle, forming loops a<3>, a', by which it is stitched to the garment, the wire extending forward to form a double shank a, a<1>, and then turning outward and rearward, to form loops a<8> as shown. The parts of the shank a, a<1> may be secured together by a sleeve, as shown, or by twisting them together ; in the latter case two wires may be used. In a modification, the loops a<3>, a<4> are replaced by a single loop, and the parts a, a' are not secured together. The dotted lines indicate one form of eye, in which a loop d is sprung into the loops a<8>, the eye being secured to the garment by loops d<2>. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, a tongue b formed on the loop d engages the shank, and keeps the parts in alignment.
Patent GB-190003086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: SHAW JOHN
Filed: 1900-02-16
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 3086. Shaw, J., and Grantham, J. Feb. 16. Couplings, automatic and non-automatic.-The left side of Fig. 1 shows the coupling-link out of use, while the right side shows it coupled. The cross-shaft K carries levers E which are jointed to curved arms D pivoted to the coupling-link C, which is connected to the hook A by the link B and by the levers G, F. The link C, being placed in the position marked I by turning the handle H, is then ready to slide up and automatically engage the opposing hook A. In the position marked N, the link C is ready for coupling non-automatically by releasing the handle H. The retaining-devices - J, M for the automatic arrangement may be slightly varied as shown in Fig. 1. To facilitate coupling on curves &c., the shaft K is passed through a block mounted to turn on a pin depending from the buffer beam.
Patent GB-190005618-A (GB)
Title: A Photographic Designing Machine.
Inventor: BASKETT ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1900-03-26
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 5618. Baskett, R. H. March 26. Ornamenting by.-Relates to a method of producing designs for lace, paperhangings, fabrics, or the like, and copying them by photography. Two mirrors are supported at an angle on boards B and C, the latter being mounted so that it can be set at the required angle, or displaced laterally. Light is admitted by folding back the hinged lids A of the enclosing-box D. A picture is placed opposite the end F, and a photographic camera opposite the other end. When a negative is obtained, it may also be placed at F, and multiplied and copied like the original picture.
Patent GB-190011111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Purifying Water.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 11,111. B o u l t , A. J., [Koyl, C. H.]. Jan. 19. Feedwater, purifying. -Consists of an apparatus for carrying out the method of purification described in Specification No. 11,110, A.D. 1900, and consisting of the successive addition to the water of sodium hydroxide and ferrous or aluminium sulphate. The water passes successively through the chambers A, B, each fitted with a baffle-plate and with a trough E containing a bucket wheel F, by which the reagents dropping from the nozzles h are thoroughly mixed with the water. The reagents, sodium hydroxide in the tank C and, preferably, ferrous sulphate in the tank D, are drawn off under constant head by floats j, small holes k, and flexible tubes i. The baffle-plate e is shorter than the plate d, to cause a slower movement of liquid through the tank B, and allow of a certain amount of settling therein.
Patent GB-190015638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tongas and other Carriages more especially applicable for Military Ambulance Purposes.
Inventor: DHANJIBHOY KHAN BAHADOOR COMMO
Filed: 1900-09-03
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 15,638. Dhanjibhoy, Khan Bahadoor C. Sept. 3. Ambulance vehicles; tongas; carriages; carts.- Relates to means for rendering tongas and like vehicles suitable for the conveyance of invalids and wounded persons, some of the improvements being applicable to other vehicles, such as dogcarts. Fig. 2 shows a front view of a tonga or two-wheeled spring cart used in the hill districts of India. The seats H, I, for the driver and attendant respectively, are built outside the body of the vehicle, so that a stretcher can be freely passed in or out at either end. Splashboards E may be used for carrying luggage, or for forming seats for outside passengers. The centre of the yoke or cross-tree J is pivoted on the head of the fork K, between the blades L of which the pole G passes, and springs N, 0 connect the fork K and yoke with the pole. When shafts are used, each is fitted with a hinge H<1>, Fig. 8, above which a spring I' is attached for limiting the amount of upward bending. Rests Z<1> on the hood or roof receive the horizontal pole of a tent which may be pitched around the vehicle. Collapsable stretchers are composed of strips R of canvas or other material secured to the poles S, which are kept apart by the rule-jointed stays T and fitted with sliding handles V, wheels W, and folding legs, not shown. One pole is fitted with rings or hooks X to allow it to be suspended by chains Y from the roof of the vehicle, while the other pole is shaped to fit into the folding brackets Z.
Patent GB-190023056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoking Pipes.
Inventor: NEUBERGER IGNAZ
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 23,056. Neuberger, I. Dec. 17. Tobacco pipes.-Relates to arrangements by which the air is drawn over the burning surface of the tobacco. In the arrangement shown, the bowl is fitted with an open cylinder b leaving an air space outside. Inside the cylinder b is placed a second cylinder f, in which the tobacco is placed. The cylinder b is formed with two helical slots d, Fig. 2, and the cylinder f with two vertical slots g, Fig. 3, the point of crossing i, Fig. 1, of these slots forming the opening for the passage of the smoke. As the tobacco burns down, the cylinder j is turned or moved so as to lower the opening relatively to the top of the cylinder f. A series of perforations may be formed in the cylinders, instead of slots. In a modification, the cylinder b is dispensed with, the helical grooves being formed in the pipe bowl.
Patent GB-190108376-A (GB)
Title: Process for Extracting Tin from Ores or Slags.
Inventor: BRANDENBURG HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 8376. Brandenburg, H., and Weyland, A. April 23. Tin is extracted from slags, residues, &c. by treating with a hot solution of sodium bisulphate. The tin sulphate thus obtained is treated to separate the metal by electrolysis or other means.
Patent GB-190114990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Light Bath Straddle-stools.
Inventor: OTTO ROBERT
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 14,990. Otto, R. July 23. L i g h t, treating diseases wath.- Relates to a bidetshaped light bath. Incandescent lights e are fixed on the front and side walls c, d below arm-rests b to act upon the lower part of the abdomen or back as the patient bestrides the stool.
Patent GB-190116498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Flat-bed Web Perfecting Printing Presses.
Filed: 1901-08-16
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 16,498. Goulding, B. J. J., and Printing Machinery Co. Aug. 16. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces.- Relates to web printing machines in which the cylinders reciprocate over stationary type beds, and more particularly to means for re-winding a printed web for subsequent unwinding and associating it with a web being printed, as described in Specification No. 1924, A.D. 1900. The web J, which is being re-wound, is supported by a pair of rails h having inclined parts h'. The spindle of the web-roll is placed in bearing-brackets i having rollers running on the rails, and these brackets may be attached to cords m passing over pulleys m', p and carrying weights m<1>, which operate to press the web into contact with a web drawing-roller. One of the rails h is adjustable towards and away from the other, for different widths of web. The web is rewound by frictional contact with the drawing-roller, and this roller is driven so that its movement may be reversed for unwinding. The drawing-roller is driven by a pair of cone pulleys s and t, between which runs an endless belt v, by which they are made, to engage frictionally with each other. The pulley t is driven by a gear-wheel u, with which either of the two wheels z<1>, z<2> may be geared to drive it in either direction. The wheels z<1>, z<2> gear with each other, and z<1> also gears with a wheel z driven by a wheel z<6>. The wheels z<1>, z<2> are journalled on a pivoted arm z<3>, movably fixed by a screw z<4> and slot. The belt v is movable, to vary the speed of the drawing-roller, by means of a sliding bracket or belt-shifter w operated by a screw having a hand-wheel w<4>. The pulley t is movable to and from the pulley s by eccentrics operated by a handle y<2> and connected by rods to the ends of the shaft t<1> which is in sliding bearings t<2>.
Patent GB-190122402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weaving, without the use of a Shuttle Carrying a Bobbin, or Cop of Weft.
Filed: 1901-11-06
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 22,402. Wise, W. L., [Sch÷pp, P.]. Nov. 6. Shuttleless looms; weft-carriers; forming selvages. -The weft thread 1 is drawn from a mass of yarn 2, and may be carried through the shed by a carrier 3, which is preferably in the form of a shuttle, provided with guides. After each shedding operation, the weft is inserted in the form of a loop, the carrier preferably sliding, during its return motion, along the second half of the loop. A needle or pin may be employed to hold the looped end of the weft, during the return motion of the carrier, or the loop may be secured to the edge 4 of the fabric by a selvage-forming apparatus, comprising an independent shuttle. The use of this apparatus may be dispensed with by employing two or more thread-carriers working, in succession, from opposite sides of the fabric. The weft may be sized, or dyed, by allowing it to pass, after leaving the mass of yarn 2, through a size or dye receptacle, which may be supported by the carrier 3.
Patent GB-190124575-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Delivery Roller for Seed-drills.
Inventor: THOMAS GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 24,575. Thomas, G. H. Dec. 3. Seeds, sowing.-Relates to seed drills having a fluted roller for delivering the seed from the hopper to the seed tubes. The invention consists in making the fluted roller with helical instead of with straight grooves. Fig. 4 shows a side elevation with part of the casing of the roller removed. a represents the fluted roller mounted on the shaft b, and e represents the usual cut-off for regulating the amount of seed to be sown.
Patent GB-190124611-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vertical or Footstep Ball Bearings.
Inventor: RIEBE AUGUST
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 24,611. Riebe, A. Dec. 3. Step and vertical-shaft ball bearings.-The main ring of balls c is mounted between rings a, b, the ring a being mounted on the shaft. The bearing is so arranged that the tangents at the points of contact intersect at the centre of the shaft. The outward push of the balls is resisted by a ring r, mounted on balls k running between races on the rings r and b. This ring r is so arranged that the outward push serves to retain the balls c in position and keep the ring concentric.
Patent GB-190210841-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Insulator for Electric Fittings.
Inventor: HENSHAW CHARLES THOMAS ARNOLD
Filed: 1902-05-12
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 10,841. Henshaw, C. T. A. May 12. Insulators for use with perforated plates or pipes in electriclight fittings. A double - flanged washer of india-rubber or other similar material is passed through the metal plate a. For use with a pipe, one flange is omitted, and the shank is externally grooved.
Patent GB-190210927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Means for Ventilating Hats and other Head Coverings.
Inventor: SHARP EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 10,927. Sharp, E. J. May 13. Leathers or sweat bands; ventilating.-To effect ventilation, the leather a, Figs. 1 and 3, is provided on one side with two stiffened strips b, which, when the leather is placed in the hat, form air spaces c between the strips b and the leather a. Air entering the spaces c passes into the interior of the hat through perforations d in the leather.
Patent GB-190214080-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Manufacturing Moss or Peat Litter.
Inventor: FLECK ROBERT
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 14,080. Fleck, R. June 21. Litter; peat-oveners; cutting peat moss.-Peat moss is prepared for use as litter by cutting it up into suitably-sized pieces, in any form of cutting- machine adapted for the purpose. The Specification indicates several forms of cutting-machine one of which is described and shown in Fig, 1. Within a hopper b is mounted, on the shaft h a disc having hollow gouge-shaped cutters, which act in conjunction with a cutting-bar e. The peat moss, as it is cut, passes through the hollow cutters, and falls through a shoot g into a suitable receptacle. The shaft h is driven by belt gearing on the pulleys i, j.
Patent GB-190219245-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Wheels and Tyres for Road Vehicles
Inventor: BRADDOCK EDWARD IRVING
Filed: 1902-09-02
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 19,245. Braddock, E. I. Sept. 2. Tyres, non-elastic.-Relates to non-slipping tyres specially applicable for the wheels of heavy vehicles. Round the ordinary iron tyre h, of the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, is placed a layer j of lead, zinc, or the like, to form a seating for the steel sections b, which have abutting ends k and which are held in position by the side flanges g and radially-placed bolts f. The outer surface of each section has grooves c, which have been treated with acid-and with zinc chloride, and finally filled with molten lead or like soft metal. In modifications, either the tyre h or the layer j may be dispensed with, and the number of grooves c may be varied.
Patent GB-190223042-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Steel applicable for use in the Production of Tin Plate and Sheets.
Inventor: STEVENSON JOHN
Filed: 1902-10-22
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 23,042. Stevenson, J., and Marquard, F. F. Oct. 22. Materials for purifying or refining; basic openhearth processes.-Relates to the manufacture of steel, particularly applicable for plates or sheets for tinning, because sticking in the packs is reduced in rolling. Steel produced by the basic process and containing very little phosphorus is re-phosphorized by the addition of ferro-phosphorus or a phosphoric ferro-manganese. These materials may be produced in a blast furnace or electric furnace, or by remelting iron or ferro-manganese with phosphatic materials in a cupola or reverberatory furnace.
Patent GB-190224013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Attachment of Carbon Filaments in Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: FANTA FERDINAND
Filed: 1902-11-03
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 24,013. Fanta, F., and Butler, P. E. Nov. 3. Incandescent lamps. -Replaceable filaments are provided with metallic terminals, which can be pushed into metallic sleeves secured to the leading - in wires. A length of filament f of given resistance, preferably unflashed, is secured to a tube a by carbon paste b. On to the ends d of the leading-in wire, sleeves c are tightly driven, and when the tubes a are pushed into them a good contact is secured. Carbon paste e is then added. The sleeve c is perforated about the centre to allow exhaustion of any contained air. When the filament of an old lamp has been withdrawn through a hole in the bulb, the terminals are cleaned, cut to a given length, and provided with sleeves of twice the length to receive the terminals of the new filament.
Patent GB-190224424-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Instrument for Clipping or Shearing Horses, Sheep or other Animals.
Inventor: VAUGHAN GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1902-11-07
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 24,424. Vaughan, G. E., [Bentham, H.]. Nov. 7. Horse clippers and the like.-The cutter g is pressed down upon the comb plate f by a plate h provided with pins h', which pass through slots in the plate g and enter holes in the plate f. A spring i is pressed against the plate by a nut i<2> on the bolt i<1>. The front end of the casing is hinged to the rest of it and is fixed by a nut i<3>. The cutter is reciprocated by a lever e, on the front end of which is an antifriction roller e<4> engaging with a notch in the cutter. The lever is oscillated on its pivot e<2> by a frame d rocked on its pivot d' by an eccentric b<1> on the shaft b, which passes through the handle a and carries a pulley m. This pulley is rotated by an endless cord o passing over other pulleys l carried by the frame k, k<2>. The lower part p of the frame is spring-hinged as shown.
Patent GB-190225298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Presses for Pressing the Bobbins of Twist Lace Machines.
Inventor: JARDINE ERNEST
Filed: 1902-11-18
Granted: 1903-09-24
Abstract: 25,298. Jardine, E., and Harrison, G. F. Nov. 18. Lace bobbins, pressing.-Relates to a press for pressing the bobbins of twist-lace machines. The bobbins, in the usual frame, are placed upon the platform L, and are pressed by the sliding platform D, which is operated by a screw E, and nut F which is rotated by means of worm gearing and belts, one of which is crossed, working on the fast and loose pulleys J<1>, J<2>. The platform L is pressed upwards by adjustably-weighted pivoted levers M<2>. The motion of the platform L is utilized to reverse the motion of the nut F. A lever T is pivoted to the platform L, and to the upper end of a lever T' which is pivoted at T<3> to the frame. The other end of the lever T acts on a stop on a rod S, and, by means of a bell crank R, shifts the belt and reverses the motion of the nut. A pin V on the platform D also acts on one or other of the stops S<2>, S<3> on the rod S, to reverse the motion of the nut F. A rod Q indicates the extent of motion of the platform L.
Patent GB-190305879-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Parlour Game.
Inventor: REED ROBERT
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 5879. Reed, R. March 13. Games imitating football.--A parlour game like football is played on a board or table A, provided with a rim or netting &c. to keep the ball on the board ; spaces a' in the rim serve as goals. The board slopes towards the goals, and inwards towards the centre from the long sides, so that a ball will tend to roll towards one of the goals and towards the centre of the board. The ball is kicked by figures ; the legs b<1>, Fig. 4, are actuated by means of a rod, cord, &c. C, provided with a spring c which, when pulled and released, drives the leg b<1> forward. Two of the figures act as goal keepers. A depression b<3> in front of the leg b<1> is adapted to direct the ball. The ball is deflected by ribs D, so arranged as to tend to deflect the ball from the goal and to guide it to an opposing player. The game is started and played like football.
Patent GB-190306146-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Metallic Tyre
Inventor: COOKE WILLIAM EDMUND
Filed: 1903-03-17
Granted: 1904-03-17
Abstract: 6146. Cooke, W. E. March 17. Tyres, non-elastic.-The metallic tyres of heavy power - driven and other vehicles are prevented from slipping by forming them with conical holes, grooves, channels, depressions, ribs, or the like, in or between which lead or other soft metal is cast or pressed. Fig. 2 shows a portion of a tyre A with lead buttons c in conical holes ; the larger ends are placed inwards to prevent the buttons from falling out.
Patent GB-190306590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Soap.
Inventor: KNOX BRYCE MUIR
Filed: 1903-03-21
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 6590. Knox, B. M. March 21. Soaps.-Soap for general purposes is made from stearine, palm oil, resin, refined soda ash, and water. When intended for washing flannels and woollen goods, this composition is preferably reduced to a viscous consistency by melting it in the presence of water.
Patent GB-190307777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Reduction of Stereoscopic Slides.
Inventor: VOELKL HENRY
Filed: 1903-04-03
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 7777. Voelkl, H., [Neue Photographische Akt.-Ges.]. April 3. Reducing in size.-The halves of slides for use in the stereoscope, when reduced in size,are first separated, so that the distance between the centres of vision may be independently adjusted.
Patent GB-190309983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railroad Rail-joints.
Inventor: GLOVER HERSCHEL
Filed: 1903-05-02
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 9983. Glover H. Jan. 9, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Rail joints.-Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the parts detached. Fig. 2 is a sectional plan on the line 2-2 of Fig. 4, and Figs. 3 and 4 sectional elevations on the lines 3-3, 4-4, of Fig. 2, respectively. The arrangement consists of two members 1, 2, each consisting of a vertical flange 3, and a base-plate 6, having notches 5 in order to secure the members in position. Their shape is such that when they are bolted together, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the rail exactly fits between them. The enlargements 12 form abutments for the rail ends and prevent the jolting at rail joints. The bolt holes at one end of each flange are ordinary bolt holes while those at the other end are slots ; this permits the expansion or contraction of the rails, and at the same time retains their rigidity. The base-plates 6 are made to fit as at 10, 11, so as to cause the rail ends to be gripped with greater force when loaded.