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Patent GB-189723191-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Securing the Bearing Cups in Bottom Brackets of Cycles.
Inventor: BIRD WILLIAM HOBART
Filed: 1897-10-09
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 23,191. Bird, W. H., and Roberts, T. Oct. 9. Ball bearings for velocipedes. Relates to means for securing the bearing-cups in bottom brackets of cycles. The cup 2, which is adjusted by screwing, is formed with a series of notches 3, adapted to be engaged by one arm 11, of an angle-piece 6 mounted in a boss 5, formed on the bottom bracket 4. The bracket 4 is notched at 10 to receive the arm 11. A set-screw 9 locks the piece 6 in position. On releasing the screw 9 and drawing the piece 6 outwards, the cup is released.
Patent GB-189723974-A (GB)
Title: Improved Variable Speed Driving Gear for Velocipedes, Auto-cars, and the like.
Inventor: CAREY JOHN NOEL
Filed: 1897-10-18
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 23,974. Carey, J. N. Oct. 18. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to variable-speed driving-mechanism for velocipedes, autocars, and the like. The Figures show one form of the invention. A chain-wheel A, to which motion is imparted by the usual chain gearing, is fixed to a rotating carrier B mounted on balls b within a fixed drum L, and carrying three pinions C, D, E, only one of which C is shown in Fig. 2. These pinions gear with three other pinions F, G, H fixed to a sleeve I connected through arms i to the hub K, and either one of them may be caused to also gear with an internallytoothed ring L<2> on a non-rotatable sleeve L'. The three sets of pinions enable three speeds to be obtained. To vary the speed, the internally-toothed sleeve L' is moved laterally by rotating the disc N, which engages with a screw thread formed in the end of the sleeve. A modification is described for applying to hubs as at present constructed. In this form, the fixed internally-toothed sleeve is arranged outside the hub, and the centre pinions are adjustably carried by an extension screwed on to the end of the hub, and are moved by a screw arrangement to vary the speed. Mitre or other chainless gear may be used in connection with the speed gear.
Patent GB-189725551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Labelling Bottles and like Articles.
Inventor: CLERK DUGALD
Filed: 1897-11-03
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 25,551. Clerk, D., [Dufour, L. J.]. Nov. 3. Damping and affixing labels.-In a machine for labelling bottles, the bottle Z' is laid upon a pair of rollers H, H<1> which are rotated in the same direction, and a label is fed from a box U through feeding-rollers I, J, L and past a pasting-roller K on to the bottle, around which it is wrapped by the action of the rollers H, H<1>. The feeding and pasting rollers are actuated intermittently at the proper moment by means of a toothed sector D<1> on the main driving-wheel D. The pasting-device consists of a roller M turning in a paste box N supported on springs O, and of a grooved roller K turning in contact with the roller M and transferring paste to the label.
Patent GB-189801164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curling and Analogous Irons.
Inventor: HARRISON HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1898-01-15
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 1164. Harrison, H. C. Jan. 15. Hair-curling appliances.-The free end a<3> of a return portion of one handle serves as a spring for closing the tongs.
Patent GB-189804320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shower Bath Apparatus.
Inventor: O'HARA HENRY ROBERT
Filed: 1898-02-21
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 4320. O'Hara, H. R. Feb. 21. Baths, shower. The spray is delivered through a ring A with a rigid connection B at one side and an adjustable one C at the other, both being perforated. Hot and cold water are supplied by pipes E and F.
Patent GB-189806431-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for Continuous Extraction.
Inventor: SCHLIEMANN ERNST
Filed: 1898-03-16
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 6431. Schliemann, E., and Boyen, E. von. March 16. Extracts.-A process and apparatus for continuous extraction, as for treating ceresin, petroleum residues, bones, offal, or other fatty substances, with benzene, naphtha, carbon bisulphide, sulphur chloride, ether, alcohol, &c. The apparatus consists of a column formed of superposed chambers a<1> to a<10>, each of which can be closed airtight by a door. Each contains a tank b<1> to b<10>, having a perforated bottom c resting upon angle-irons. Above each tank is a serpentine delivery pipe d', while below is a discharging-pipe f. On the right is a tube D having branch pipes d with valves r<1> for leading the vaporized solvent to any desired coil. Also, not shown, are two other pipes, having branch pipes and valves connected with the branch pipes d, for leading to the serpentines steam or liquid solvent respectively. On the left are a series of discharge tubes f having valves w<1> leading to a single tube G, and provided with (1) sample valves, and (2) branch tubes e, having valves z, leading to the next lower coils. The tanks having been charged with the fatty substances &c., vaporized solvent is led to the tank containing the most nearly exhausted material, and the valves are arranged so that the solvent will gradually pass downwards through each tank, and then up, through the pipe above mentioned for liquid solvent, to the top tank, if that is not the first under treatment. When a tank is exhausted, it is cut out, steam is passed through it, and its valve w<1> opened, so that the residual solvent and steam pass down the tube G to the distilling-apparatus A or B, which work alternately. The extract leaving the last tank under treatment is also directed down the tube G to the distilling-apparatus. Each tank therefore becomes in turn the first, the intermediate, and the last of the series.
Patent GB-189807401-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Shelves in Furniture and the like.
Inventor: LIEDHART JOSEPH GREGOIRE
Filed: 1898-03-28
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 7401. Liedhart, J. G. March 28. Shelves.-A shelf is supported in uprights B which slide in a casing A in any article of furniture. The shelf is counter balanced by weights E attached to cords passing over pulleys C, and can be moved up and down with ease.
Patent GB-189811750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Methods of Applying and Using Disinfectants and the like.
Inventor: WILLOCKS JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 11,750. Willocks, J. May 24. Building-blocks; pottery.-A disinfectant, deodorant, or like active substance (e.g. carbolic acid) is incorporated with a natural or artificial pigment, clay, earth, or similar material (e,g. whiting), forming a more or less retentive vehicle or base. The product is capable of being used as a coating, covering, lining, or material of construction for walls, floors, and like parts of buildings or of being moulded into mantel ornaments &c.
Patent GB-189815979-A (GB)
Title: Corsets especially Designed for Giving Freedom of Movement to the Wearer.
Inventor: GREENE SOPHIE AMELIA
Filed: 1898-07-22
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 15,979. Greene, S. A. July 22. Corsets.-The busks a, Fig. 1, and the main central supports d, Fig. 2, at the back have a number of longitudinal slits b made in them, and if the slits extend the entire length of the busk &c., the two parts are connected together by V-shaped springs, the object being to cause the corset to yield readily to the wearer's movements. Short bones d<1> start on each side from the back supports d to which they are connected by springs. These bones are crossed by other bones c, and the bones c, d may be connected together by eyelets c<1>. The corset is provided with oversewn holes or eyelets h for ventilating purposes. These eyelets may be provided with a movable slide so that they may be covered or uncovered as required, and the same object may be effected by a curtain of thin material, attached to the corset, which can be fastened back when it is required to leave the holes open. In order to fit the corset for wear with high and low bodices, additional pieces e, g are attached to the upper edge of the corset at back and front, and can be removed when necessary.
Patent GB-189816120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Prepayment Apparatus suitable for use in connection with Electricity and other Meters.
Inventor: HARRISON HAYDN THIES
Filed: 1898-07-23
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 16,120. Harrison, H. T. July 23. Switches.- Each revolution of a wheel 2 bearing a pin 2<a> completes the circuit with an arm 3 which extends from the armature of an electromagnet and is consequently drawn behind the pin to break the circuit more quickly than the passage of the pin would do.
Patent GB-189817434-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Producing Panoramic Lantern Illusions.
Inventor: TAENZLER CARL GEORG
Filed: 1898-08-12
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 17,434. Tõnzler, C. G. Aug. 12. Magic-lantern apparatus.-Panoramic illusions are produced by means of lantern projections of photographs or other representations of nature. Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of the lantern and projection apparatus for producing the illusion of a balloon voyage, and Fig. 3 a sectional elevation of a building in which the projection apparatus is fixed and in which the desired balloon illusion is produced, the apparatus in this instance being fixed above the spectators. A stand b, Fig. 3, is fixed at the centre of the building a, to represent the basket of a balloon or parachute c. From the apparatus d the views are thrown down by means of suitable lenses to the white spherical screen f. The projection apparatus, Fig. 1, comprises lamp lenses h and h' and reflectors i arranged around the carbons L. From the lens h the light traverses a second lens h<1> and the picture m, which is wound on cylinders n, n. These cylinders rest in a receptacle x floating in a water trough, this construction permitting of the oscillations of the picture film. Thence the light traverses a strip o upon which cloud effects or colouring tones are placed, and a plate p which produces an artificial horizon. Light also traverses the lens h<3>, the circular plate q carrying sky colours, and the plate r having representations of cloud effects thereon. The plate t, which is silvered with a mirror surface a distance corresponding with the cutting out of the plate p, is also provided. By lowering or raising the framework f<1> which carries the lens head z, the size of the representation of the landscape may be varied. The oscillatory movements of the picture can also be produced by loosely attaching the bottom of the casing, which carries the projecting - apparatus, to the bottom of a reservoir which contains water. Another method is to arrange the mirrors movably, in which case floating the apparatus or the films would be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189900053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pack Saddles.
Inventor: ROSS ARCHIBALD MATHESON
Filed: 1899-01-02
Granted: 1900-03-02
Abstract: 53. Ross, A. M., and Cantwell, E. L. Jan. 2. Saddles. pack. Fig. 3 shows the front, near-side portion of one form of pack saddle, and Fig. 4 shows a section on A-B. The side bars E of the tree are padded with elastic tubes T arranged either longitudinally or transversely. These tubes may be made of rubber strengthened with cloth, or of spring steel, such as wire or perforated ribbon helically coiled. The steel tubes may be covered inside and out with cloth afterwards steeped in a waterproof solution. The side bars E may be of sheet steel, aluminium, &c. corrugated longitudinally or transversely as shown. The tubes T are housed in the larger corrugations, and the stitches a for attaching the tubes pass through the smaller corrugations S. The arch F connecting the side bars may be of corrugated sheet metal, and may be either in a piece with the bars E or riveted thereto. The arch F may also be of leather, or may be dispensed with, the bars E in the latter case being strapped to flat metal or wood bars arranged longitudinally. The side bars E are connected by metal arches G, H of T-section riveted to bars M themselves riveted to the bars E. The arches G carry the load hooks, not shown. The lower margin of the leather plate N, arranged as shown, may be padded with felt or elastic tubes. In Fig. 4, R and d show leather linings and c layers of felt.
Patent GB-189908491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors.
Inventor: VIVINUS EDOUARD ALEXIS
Filed: 1899-04-22
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 8491. Vivinus, E. A., and Hecht, A. J. April 22. Carburetting.-A carburetter is formed of two chambers A and B, connected by a contracted opening filled with felt or the like D, which is extended by cutting &c. in the lower chamber. The two chambers are formed separately, and fit together by their contracted portions, which may be compressed by plates c, c' and screws v. The carburetting-liquid is supplied to the upper chamber A by a tube T, and the lower chamber B is supplied with feed and exhaust tubes for the air and air gas. The air gas produced may be afterwards mixed with air for use in driving motors.
Patent GB-189909175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Concentration of Tin or other Metallic Orestuff.
Inventor: RULE JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1900-05-02
Abstract: 9175. Rule, J. May 2. Washing tin and other ores.-Relates to a combination of a rotary washing-table and a settling - apparatusfor concentrating tin and other ores. The ore and water are fed by a launder a to a stationary well b, so arranged that the ore and water flow upon the table c at all parts except for above onesixth of its circumference. At this part water from a pipe g washes the concentrates through a launder h into a kieve fitted with stirring-blades as shown in Fig. 7. The concentrates, after being agitated in the kieve, are allowed to settle, and are removed in layers according to their richness. The water and undeposited ore stuff are removed from the table c through a launder d. The table c is rotated by a spurwheel e, and is built up of wooden blocks arranged segmentally or otherwise.
Patent GB-189916135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Colouring Matters.
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 1 6 , 1 3 5 . Read Holliday & Sons, Turner, J., Dean, H., and Turner, J. Aug. 8. Dyes, artificial.-Dyes which dye cotton various shades of brown are produced from certain aromatic substances containing the CH3 group along with nitro or amido groups, or both, and one or more sulphonic groups, by heating these compounds with sodium sulphide and sulphur, or with caustic alkalies and sulphur at 250‹ C. to 300‹ C. Examples are given in which the following compounds are so treated :-o-toluidine-p-sulphonic acid, o-toluidinem-sulphonic acid, the sulphonic acids of xylidine, p-toluidine, p-nitrotoluene, o-nitrotoluene, nitroxylene, sulphobenzene-azo-m-toluylenediamine, and the azo bodies produced by the combination of the diazo compounds of the sulphonic acids of aniline, toluidine, xylidine, or m-toluylenediamine with m-toluy lenediamine.
Patent GB-189918482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Couplings.
Inventor: HORGAN CHARLES DANIEL
Filed: 1899-09-13
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,482. Horgan, C. D., and Peck, F. G. Sept. 13. Couplings, automatic.-Relates chiefly to means for preventing accidental uncoupling. The hook 3, shown coupled with the link 4 in Fig. 2, is formed with a projection 11 and recesses 13 proportioned so that the radius a, a<1> is greater than the radius a, b. The pivot pin 5 formed with the hook 3 is seated in bearings 15 at the bottoms of slots 14, which are closed by dovetailed blocks 16 secured to the draw-head by bolts 20. The vehicles are uncoupled by lifting a chain attached to a lever 7 pivoted at 8 to the hook 3.
Patent GB-189919237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathe Beds.
Inventor: DRUMMOND ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-09-25
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 19,237. Drummond, A., and Drummond, F. Sept.25. Lathes.-A gapbed lathe has guiderails or bearing- snrfaces B formed along each side of the bed at the level of the bottom of the gap A, to support the saddle C in any position without a gap piece.
Patent GB-189920822-A (GB)
Title: A Metallic Box or Case with Interlocking Air-tight Cover, for Storing Articles of Food, Tobacco and the like.
Inventor: LOVELL ALFRED
Filed: 1899-10-18
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 20,822. Lovell, A., and Fincken, G. Oct. 18. Tobacco boxes.-An airtight metal box or case for tobacco &c. is formed with a lid F having a circumferential depression G to fit in a groove B formed in a ring A secured to the mouth of the box. The ring A has two inclines E on the under surface, over which ride the ends of a bar I on the underside of the lid to secure the lid. The groove B is fitted with packing-material.
Patent GB-190002385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flap-valves.
Inventor: MARKERT FRANZ JOSEF FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 2385. Markert, F. J. F. Feb. 6. Valves closing with rush of fluid.-A safety-valve which closes on the bursting of a steam pipe is shown in the Figures. The flap valve b hangs on a spindle c, and works against seats g. To prevent shock when the valve closes, passages i are formed in the seats, through which steam is discharged against the valve as it closes. The spindle may be fitted with a pointer j to indicate the amount of opening. A locking-lever n can be secured in projections o on the nut h', which tightens up the stuffing-box. A cock k is fitted to the lowest part of the casing, and connected to one side of the casing by a pipe m, to re-establish equilibrium on both sides of the valve in order to re-open it.
Patent GB-190007315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Metal Tubes.
Inventor: PERRINS HARRY
Filed: 1900-04-20
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 7315. Perrins, H. April 20. Rolling.-A tube is rolled from a hollow blank R mounted on a mandrel A between gapped rolls Q. The mandrel is connected to a push-bar B mounted on a carriage running on tracks in a trough D. The push bar is kept forward by springs M, N, 0 separated by loose collars J, K and butting against a collar P fixed on the bar, and a collar L against the bearing-block G. The rear part of the bar has a spiral thread engaging a nut in the block G, the nut having external ratchet teeth to prevent its rotation in one direction only. The carriage has a hand-wheel E, on the spindle of which is a pinion F engaging a fixed rack, so that the work may be fed up to the rolls. As the blank is rolled, the bar is pushed back, and the springs compressed till the blank is opposite the recesses in the rolls, when the bar is shot forward till the blank comes against stops s for the next stroke, the carriage at the same time being moved up by hand. During the back stroke the nut rotates with the bar, but during the forward stroke the nut is held causing the bar to rotate the blank and present a fresh surface. An additional rotation may be given to the push-bar by providing a hand ratchet lever. A buffer block T is provided in the front bearing on the carriage.
Patent GB-190023896-A (GB)
Title: Regulating Device for Electric Motors.
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 23,896. Soc. d'Etudes " Voitures Electriques de Paris." June 25, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-For the purpose of regulating electric motors employed in propelling tramway vehicles &c. An apparatus similar to a continuouscurrent transformer is connected in circuit during tLe starting and slowing-down periods, the motor part of this apparatus serving to produce a counter electromotive force, and the generator part a current which assists the main current. As shown diagrammatically in Fig. 1, the propelling-motor A has connected in series with it the motor part B of the regulating-device, and in a shunt across its terminals the generator part C thereof, the armatures of B and C being mechanically coupled together. A regulating resistance D is connected in the field circuit of the generator part C during the slowing- down period, so as to increase the speed of the transformer.
Patent GB-190103928-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trimming for Ladies' Costumes.
Inventor: TATTON JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-02-23
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 3928. Tatton, J. Feb. 23. Embroidery.- A figured trimming is made by the work of a cording or embroidering machine upon a suitable foundation of tubular or other braid, tape, binding, &c. The cording or embroidering effect of the trimming is produced simultaneously with the shaping or figuring of the foundation by machines such as are described in Specification No. 3927, A.D. 1901. According to Fig. 4, a is the cording or embroidery stitch, b the sewing-thread, and c the braid or other foundation. The thread b may also serve to attach the trimming to the dress, cloth, or other material d.
Patent GB-190108429-A (GB)
Title: Self Emptying Spittoon for the Floors of Railway Carriages.
Inventor: TURNBULL JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1901-04-24
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 8429. Turnbull, J. H. April 24. Spittoons.-Relates to spittoons for railway carriages, tramcars, &c. The receptacle B, provided with a perforated dished cover A, is fixed into the floor of the carriage as shown. The lower end of the receptacle is normally closed by a counterweighted lid D, which opens under the weight of accumulated matter in the spittoon, and discharges the contents on to the line.
Patent GB-190109923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Wrenches
Inventor: JACKSON AMBROSE FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 9923. Jackson, A. F., and Whitehead Co., W. W. May 13. Wrenches, pipe. The movable jaw 21 is pivoted at 22 in a slot in the stem 10, and is operated by a rod 26 formed with a head 29 and connected to a trigger 30 pivoted to the stem. The jaws are opened to receive a pipe 34 by pressing on the head and trigger as shown, and are closed by a spring 32 in the casing 15.
Patent GB-190111668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus to Facilitate the Cutting of Photographic and other Paper into Special Shapes.
Inventor: BELLAS HENRY DALLACE
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 11,668. Bellas, H. D., and King, R. C. March 18, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883). Cutting and trimming prints and the lilce.-Relates to apparatus to facilitate the cutting of photographic and other paper to special shapes. The form plate 15, in which is a bevelled aperture 16 of the shape to which the paper is desired to be cut, is removably held by clips 17 between the bevelled edges of arms 13 projecting from a web which is hinged to a plate 6 secured to a table 5 or other suitable base. The paper is clamped between the plate 15 and the table, and is cut by means of any suitable cutting device, the arms 13 being held firmly on the table or raised therefrom, as desired, by means of a rod provided with a pedal 21 and passing upwards through an aperture in the table.
Patent GB-190115727-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Envelope or Pocket
Inventor: ROOYEN EDWARD SAMSON VAN
Filed: 1901-08-03
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 15,727. Rooyen, E. S. van. Aug. 3. Envelopes. - Relates to an envelope for use in book post &c. or as a bag for containing money. The envelope flap B is folded on the lines E, F, G, and is inserted through the slot C in the body portion. A rectangular piece D of paper, or paper lined with linen &c., is attached by its edges to the inner side of that face of the envelope which contains the slot C.
Patent GB-190117648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drags or Grapples for Recovering Submerged Bodies.
Inventor: RASMUSSEN PETER
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 17,648. Rasmussen, P., and Russell, J. Sept. 3. Grapnels.-Relates to drag hooks or grapnels mainly for recovering the bodies of drowned persons. Fig. 1 shows a grapnel, partly in section, as arranged to recover a clothed body, and Fig. 2 shows it as used to recover an unclothed one. The shank is of square cross-section, and has, preferably, four pointed hooks. A conical weight a, secured on the shank by a set-screw n, prevents the hooks from engaging rocks &c. on the bottom. Each hook has a spring guard k, Fig. 4, which is adjustably secured to the weight a by means of notches engaging with projections f on the weight. When a nude body is to be recovered, the weight is reversed and the guards removed.