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Patent GB-189826000-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Stud or Button.
Inventor: MILLS FREDERICK GEORGE NEWTON
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 26,000. Mills, F. G. N., and Hirth, C. F. Dec. 9. Buttons; studs. Relates to a stud or button especially applicable for fastening shirt collars, neckbands, &c. The stud is made in two parts a, b, the former being tapped to receive the screwed stem c on the latter. The stud may be used in the ordinary way, as shown in Fig. 1, for fastening the ends e, e<1> of the collar &c., but, if one of the buttonholes f is broken or burst, the corresponding end is clamped between the flanged bases of the two parts of the stud, as shown in Fig. 3. The flanges may be scored or corrugated to increase the grip on the material.
Patent GB-189827269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Measuring Electricity.
Inventor: KUNKELMANN HENRY GUILLAUME
Filed: 1898-12-24
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 27,269. Kunkelmann, H. G., Francois, C. E., and Loubery, C. R. Dec. 24. Drawings to Specification. Registering duration of electric current. - Electricity meters are actuated by special controlling-currents sent through one supply main and the earth by a time switch, as described in Specification No. 24,833, A.D. 1897 ; means for indicating the passage of excess current, and registering the duration of such currents, are now also provided. The excess indicator consists of a main-current solenoid operating a spring-supported core to close a shunt circuit while the main current is excessive. An electromagnet in the shunt circuit operates a meter to register time, such as is described in the prior Specification, and also operates an armature lever to close a local circuit and actuate a visible or audible indicator that excess current is being used.
Patent GB-189900156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips and Clip Suspenders for Feeding Bottles and other Articles.
Inventor: PROVIS CHARLES
Filed: 1899-01-04
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 156. Provis, C. Jan. 4. Hooks. - Consists of a double spring clip C, D, applicable for attachment to the neck of a feeding-bottle to support the shield and teat, for attaching the bottle to a cradle, cot, or mail cart &c., for hanging a watch or clock from a bed rail, or for attaching a price ticket to, or suspending a basket from, the handle-bar of a bicycle &c. The part C of the clip is open-ended, and is attached by a swivel pivot to the hook-shaped part D, the former part being adapted to encircle the neck of the feeding-bottle, or the cycle handlebar &c., and the latter to receive the shield of the feeding-tube or the price ticket of the cycle &c.
Patent GB-189911004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spools, Pirns, and like Bobbins.
Inventor: CLOUGH SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-05-26
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 11,004. Clough, S., and Dixon, T. May 26. Bobbins, pirns, and spools. - The end of the bobbin is strengthened and protected by means of a metallic ring C forced on to the end of the bobbin or into a groove therein. The outer edge of the ring is above the surface of the bobbin, so that it forms a smooth guide for the yarn as it leaves the bobbin, and prevents the yarn from leaving the bobbin in bulk when used in a loom shuttle.
Patent GB-189923864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible Tubes.
Inventor: HOOKHAM GEORGE
Filed: 1899-11-30
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 23,864. Hookham, G. Nov. 30. Flexible tubing.-Relates to flexible tubing for resisting fluid pressure, and consists in providing waterproof lining between two or more concentric coils of helically-coiled wire. When two coils are used, the inner coil a is of steel or other elastic material, and the outer coil c is of copper or soft metal with a flat or slightly-convex section. The waterproof fabric b is either laid longitudinally on the inner coil, or is coiled spirally, with the edges overlapping.
Patent GB-190006538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Tramway Cars and like Vehicles
Inventor: BETTELEY JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 6538. Betteley, J. H., and Lena, J. April 7. Brakes, hand. Parallel bars c, terminating in bearings c' for the wheel axles a, also form a bearing for the lever d, which is connected by rods e to the brake blocks f and to the operating-handles by chains and levers. The blocks f act on discs b carried by the axles, but, should band brakes be fitted, the connection of the levers e to the lever d is reversed. In some cases, the bars c are connected with the main axle bearings, and brake blocks are applied to the tyres of the wheels or to discs attached to their hubs.
Patent GB-190009207-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Teats for Infants' Feeding Bottles, applicable also to Dummy Teats.
Inventor: BASS THOMAS
Filed: 1900-05-18
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 9207. Bass, T., and Turner, W. May 18. F e e d i n g-bottles.- Teats for feeding- bottles and dummy teats are roughened on the portion which comes against the infant's gums. As shown in Fig. 1, the roughened surface is produced by stretching the teat a over the roughened plug b, but it may also be formed by moulding &c., during or after the formation of the teat. For feeding-bottles, the plug b is perforated for the passage of the food.
Patent GB-190011410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Adjustment of Cycle and like Driving Chains.
Inventor: BEESTON HERBERT
Filed: 1900-06-23
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,410. Beeston, H. June 23. Chain gearing.-The cycle rear axle D is provided with pinions C, which gear with racks B, to give a parallel adjustment movement to the axle. The axle may be rotated, after slackening the nut d', by the square head d or by any other means. At one side, or on both sides, a toothed locking-lever E is pivoted, and is held in position by the small screw or stud e. To provide for adjustment of the racks, one is secured by screws passing through slots or elongated apertures.
Patent GB-190013518-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Game of Quoits.
Inventor: MUNTZ GERARD ALBERT
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 13,518. Muntz, G. A. July 27. Drawings to Specification. Quoits are made of discs of metal, hard wood, &c., each being provided with a central spike. The discs and spikes may be made in a single piece, or may be connected together. The game is played in the usual way, the quoits being thrown so that the spike enters the ground. Pegs are used as the throwing crease and goal.
Patent GB-190015917-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Preventing Railway Trains from Running Past Signals which are Set at Danger.
Inventor: HOEY GEORGE EDWIN
Filed: 1900-09-07
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 15,917. Hoey, G. E. Sept. 7. Brakes.-Relates to means for preventing a railway train from running past a 'danger' signal. One or more bars B, Figs. 1 and 3, are arranged horizontally, either in the same plane, or at different heights as shown, transversely to the rail A, and are connected to the ordinary signal-operating mechanism, so that, when the signal is put to ' line clear,' the bars are drawn to an inoperative position, but, when the signal is put to 'danger,' they are moved into position to trip the depending lever D on the engine or guard's van &c. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, the inclined tripping-bar B<1> is mounted longitudinally on pivoted levers a<3>. The lever D, Figs. 1 and 3, is provided with one or more runners d<1>, mounted in spring- controlled bearings d<2>, and its pivot d<4> is adjustable in a slot in the bracket H, the upper end of the lever being connected by a cord &c. J to a ratchet bar K mounted in a guide L. When the lever D is operated by striking the bars B or B<1>, the bar K is drawn down, and, by means of the connection j<1>, operates the lever m' of the vacuum or other brake, or similarly operates to shut off the steam or other motive-power supply, to reverse the engine, or to actuate an audible or other signal on the engine &c. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus mounted on the brake standard M of the guard's van. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, which may be mounted on the engine or tender &c., the movement of the bar K acts through the connection j<2> to release the pawls V<1>, V from the ratchet-wheels T on the axes of two drop hammers S, which, when so released, fall and explode detonators X. The connections j<1>, s' may be extended to the engine &c., to enable the apparatus to be put out of action &c. The bar K, when operated, is locked by the spring pawl P, until the latter is released by hand.
Patent GB-190016951-A (GB)
Title: Brake Appliance for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: FLETCHER JOHN
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 16,951. Fletcher, J. Sept. 24. Brakes. - Cycle and other vehicle brakes are applied with pressure by a cord or chain carried round guidepulleys f, f<1>, carried on the bracket d and up the steering-head to the sheave or pulley a, which is turned by the handlever g and shaft h.
Patent GB-190101397-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Flushing Cistern.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 1397. Thompson, W. H. Jan. 21. Ball and float valves.-In flushing cisterns, the float lever M of the supply cock is fitted at one end with a hollow vessel U, having a small regulable opening W at the bottom, and at the opposite end with a weight 0 to which a valve P is attached. This valve regulates the inlet to a box D into which the short leg of the siphon Z is led. During filling, the inlet cock and the valve P are closed until the water overflows into the vessel U and overbalances it, thus opening both valves and starting the siphon. The action is thus automatic and intermittent.
Patent GB-190102513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Boats and Life Saving Apparatus.
Inventor: FREYTAG ANDREAS
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 2513. Freytag, A., and Stiller, H. Feb. 5. Buoyancy, increasing; lifeboats. -Relates to means for increasing the buoyancy of boats by the addition of airtight casings which contain lifebuoys. In the event of these casings being damaged or destroyed, the buoys float out, and afford a means of saving lives from the wreck. The casings may be of any desired cross-section, and may be arranged to support the boat clear of the water, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, or may be arranged as shown in Figs. 7 and 8. The buoyant device a may be made in sections, each of which contains a number of inner boxes b enclosing buoys or floats c. The buoys or floats may be made of sheet iron or wood, or may consist of a framework covered with canvas, or of india-rubber tubes or the like, and may contain cork or other light materials. The bags or tubes escape if the box b is damaged, and serve as life-buoys. Lifeboats are provided with buoyant devices at the ends of arms, which are normally within the boat, but are secured in the position shown on the right of Fig. 7 during bad weather.
Patent GB-190103239-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of New Colouring Matter and Derivatives thereof and the Employment thereof in Dyeing
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 3239. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Feb. 14. Dyeing.-For printing purposes, the leuco compound of the new blue dyes described below is mixed with a thickening of, for example, caustic soda and burnt starch. This mixture is printed in the usual manner, and the material is then steamed. The dye employed is produced by first heating #-amidoanthraquinone or its sulphonic acid, or a hydrogenized derivative of either of these compounds, with caustic alkali, e.g., caustic potash, at from 180‹ to 300‹ C., whereby a hydro or leuco product is formed, and then dissolving the melt in water in presence of air or other oxidizing- agent, whereupon the new dye separates out as a blue crystalline precipitate. The new dye is soluble in caustic alkali solutions in presence of reducing-agents, such as sodium hydrosulphite or zinc dust, and the solution, which probably contains the leuco compound, has the typical properties of a vat. It dyes vegetable fibre directly brilliant blue shades fast to light.
Patent GB-190105404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Solidified Spirit.
Inventor: WILD ROLAND CECIL
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 5404. Wild, R. C. March 14. Spirits.-Relates to solidified spirit which has been made by mixing alcohol or other spirit with a soap-like mass, and consists in placing cottonwool, cellulose, slagwool, or other absorbent material in the tin or other vessel in which the mixture is packed, so that, if the vessel is upset after the spirit has been ignited, the mixture will not flow out-of the tin. The absorbent material may be made in the form of a block, which is placed in the tin before the spirit mixture is run into it.
Patent GB-190108518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters.
Inventor: ARCIONI VITTORIO ALESSANDRO
Filed: 1901-04-25
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 8518. Arcioni, V. A. April 25. Current, energy, and quantity meters.-The pivoted coil 1 of an electrodynamometer is returned to its zero position, in opposition to the deflecting action of current, by a spring 9, the pull of which is varied automatically by an electric motor 13, and indicated by a pointer 16 and scale, or a marker 18 and recording-cylinder 19. A core and solenoid, or a pair of attracted coils, may be used instead of the deflecting-dynamometer shown. The field magnet of the motor 13 is connected between the conductors 20 through a divided resistance 21, 22, the ends of which are connected to two contacts 6, 7 ; the movable coil 1 carries an insulated arm 4 between these contacts, and this arm and the middle of the divided resistance are connected to the brushes of the motor. The motor thus rotates in eitl-,er direction, depending on which contact is touched by the movable arm 4. The motor drives a screw 12, carrying a nut 11, which is prevented from rotating, and is attached to one end of the spring 9, the other end of this being attached to an arm 8 of the movable coil 1. The nut carries the marker 18. The screw drives a worm-wheel carrying the pointer 16. The arrangement of the spring 9 and gearing may be varied. The motor may have a permanent field magnet, and current may be supplied to its armature from a divided battery.
Patent GB-190108752-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tank for Precipitating Metals
Inventor: BERRY AARON
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 8752. Berry, A. April 29. Copper metals, extracting.-A tank for use in precipitating copper &c. from solutions is formed with a perforated false bottom C, having projections D between the perforations. On this is placed scrap iron. Below C is a perforated pipe G, for injecting steam for heating the solution, and at M is a valve controlled by a lever 0 for removing the precipitated metal from time to time. At I is a pipe for running off the spent solution.
Patent GB-190109763-A (GB)
Title: Process for Producing Pictures in Relievo on Metal, Celluloid, Gypsum or the like by Means of Photography.
Inventor: OHSE WILHELM
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1902-05-10
Abstract: 9763. Ohse, W. May 10. Photo-reliefs.-Relates to a method of illuminating bodies so as to show true relief in a chromogelatine negative taken in a camera. Fig. 3 shows the arrangement of the apparatus in plan. The body a, to be photographed by the camera d, is illuminated by lamps b placed on both sides. Screens c, c are turned so as gradually to cut off the illumination from the body from back to front, or vice versÔ, while the exposure is being made. The result is that each part of the body is illuminated in proportion to its relief, and this with suitable development produces a relief picture on the chromo-gelatine plate in the camera. Casts or copies may be taken from the negative in celluloid, gypsum, metal, &c. in the usual way.
Patent GB-190126464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Supporting and Securing Garments.
Inventor: TAYLOR JAMES HOWARD
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 26,464. Taylor, J. H., and Taylor, I. Dec. 27. Hook fastenings.-Relates to garment supporters of the kind in which a belt C, Fig. 1, is provided with a slotted plate D engaging a hook B on the shirt waist &c. and hooks F on the skirt. The plate D is provided with a holder G, Figs. 1 and 8, for the outside belt H, having a lip K and a shank L which can be depressed between guides N. The plate D is secured to the belt C by means of spurs Q passing through protecting-plates P, projecting beyond the ends of the plate D. The hooks B, F comprise a plate R, Fig. 6, provided with a lip S and a pivoted pin T, retained by a socket U, formed of an end-piece W and side-piece V integral with the plate, or by two sockets spaced opposite each other.
Patent GB-190203088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Carriages and Vehicles.
Inventor: MURPHY TIMOTHY
Filed: 1902-02-07
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 3088. Murphy, T. Feb. 7. Couplings, non-automatic, tensioning-devices for. The sides of the front portion A<1> of the link A have slots C receiving the pin D on which the coupling-links E are mounted and through a boss in which passes the screwed spindle F which may be rotated by the bevel gear shown. The spindle I is operated by a flexible or universally-jointed shaft, or from the pin B by chain gearing.
Patent GB-190203343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Generators
Inventor: VIARME GEORGES
Filed: 1902-02-10
Granted: 1903-03-10
Abstract: 3343. Boult, A. J., [ViarmÚ, G.]. Feb. 10 Steam generators for use in gas manufacture; superheaters, steam.-Relates to water-gas generators, and to means for supplying the same with steam and hot air, and for charging them with fuel. Figs. 2 and 3 are transverse sections on the lines A-B and C-D, Fig. 1, respectively. Air is heated and steam generated within an annular chamber 32 at the base of the charging-hopper, and this air and steam are superheated, and further steam generated if required, in a second annular chamber 27, at the bottom of the generator, which is perforated for the discharge of the steam and air into the fire. By the use of the two heaters, the working of the apparatus is equalized, whether the fire in it is high or low. Water is supplied through drip cocks 42, 45, the former delivering into the air inlet 35 of the upper heater 32, and the latter into the dis- charge pipe of the upper heater, at the top of the pipe 38 leading to the lower heater 27. The Provisional Specification describes also a steam generator placed in the conduit through which the gas escapes, and containing perforated discs over which water passes, mounted on a central rod.
Patent GB-190203448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling the Supply of Liquid Fuel to Burners for Heating Steam Generators
Inventor: LEMP HERMANN
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 3448. Lemp, H. Feb. 11. Pump stroke, varying; regulating discharge.- Liquid-fuel burners for heating steam generators for motor cars &c. are supplied by a pump with spring connections, and the discharge from the pump is regulated by a diaphragm governor according to the pressure in the generator. The invention is illustrated diagrammatically as applied to a flash boiler K ; H denotes a burner, A the fuel tank, and N the pump. When the pump is not working, fuel from the tank A is supplied by the pipes C, E to the burner, the pipe E being provided with a non-return valve at F. The pump is driven by an eccentric on the engine shaft Q, a spring U being interposed between the crossheads attached to the eccentric-rod and pump plunger respectively, so that the stroke and delivery of the pump through the pipe C<1> will vary according to the resistance opposed by the burner and by a valve at Y, which is connected to a steam-pressure diaphragm governor. Springs V produce the return stroke of the pump. The air pressure in the tank A is maintained by the hand-pump B. Stop cocks are fitted at C<2> and E<1>.
Patent GB-190204763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps
Inventor: CRUDGINGTON WALTER
Filed: 1902-02-25
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 4763. Crudgington, W. Feb. 25. Arc Lamps.-A clutch 5 for the upper carbon is operated by the thermal expansion of a strip or wire 12, which conveys current to the upper carbon. The wire 12 is secured at one end to a terminal 15, and passes round insulated pulleys 14, 13, carried by the frame of the lamp, to the short end of a regulating-lever 7 ; the other end of this lever is held np by a spring 9, and is linked to the clutch plate 5. A plate 21 on the frame causes the clutch to release the carbon when it descends sufficiently. The carbon is placed in a holder which slides in a central tube 4. The lower carbon is stationary.
Patent GB-190207193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: CASLER ALONZO ABRAM
Filed: 1902-03-24
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 7193. Casler, A. A. March 24. Washing-machines.-An oscillating tub 8, Fig. 2, - is supported on a shaft 7, which is provided with a hub 10 resting on balls 6 in a ball-track 5, and carrying arms connected by spiral springs with a base 3. A wringer may be secured to a board 15, which carries a hinged arm 17 supporting the upper rubbing-disc 19. A rod 21 holds the upper rubbing-disc in position relative to the lower disc 20. Fig. 3 shows a modification in which the upper disc 23 slides on a central shaft 22, and is held by a rod 24 hinged at 25 to a standard 26. A sliding spring bolt 27 engages a socket 28, to hold the tub. Fig. 4 shows the upper disc 33 held by a rod 34, and carried by an arm 31 hinged to a standard 29. A latch and keeper 35 serve to hold the tub. Fig. 5 shows a post 36 passing through the bearing-sleeve, and supporting the sliding disc, which is held by a rod 39.
Patent GB-190209335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Construction of Pavements, Roads, and the like.
Inventor: WARREN FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 9335. Lake, H. H., [Warren, F. J.]. April 22. Paving.-The upper wearing-course of a street pavement or roadway is composed of variouslysized pieces of mineral or stone coated with bituminous mastic, which unites the mineral elements to form a noiseless, weather-proof, and waterproof structure. The coated mineral fragments are laid on a prepared foundation and subjected to pressure, the excess of mastic forming a thin surface layer. An excess of dead oil may be used to keep the mastic in a plastic state for a longer period than usual.
Patent GB-190210616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes for Polishing Floors
Inventor: GORECKI TADEUSZ
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 10,616. G¾recki, T. May 8. Floor-polishing brushes.-The bristles d are carried by a casing a provided with a hinged handle c. Heavy weights may be placed in the casing, or the casing may be made of metal.