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Patent GB-189717705-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Construction of Sliding Tables of Shirt Ironing Machines.
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-07-28
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 17,705. Sutcliffe, J. W., and Sutcliffe, H. July 28. Ironing-machines.-The shirt is stretched on a movable board a, which is fitted on the block b on the sliding table c beneath the ironing-roll d.
Patent GB-189725369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electromagnetic Circuit Breakers.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1897-11-02
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 25,369. Heys, W. G., [Spruance, D. C., and Waddell, M.]. Nov. 2. Cut-outs.-An electromagnetic cut-out is arranged to open the circuit by mechanically breaking out a section between two terminals. Fig. 2 shows the construction. A core e suitably fixed is partly surrounded by a coil e<1> in the circuit under control, and its armature f is carried by arms f<1> pivoted upon a spindle g. This armature normally rests upon a rod h, the distance of which from the core can be regulated by the ratchet i. A wire spring or hammer r is normally held by projections o<3> on a latch o. When released, it breaks a metal strip s weakened at s<1> into two or more pieces, so opening the circuit without danger of sparking. The latch o is held, as shown, by its lower end engaging a projection p<2> on a trigger lever p and is released when the armature, under the action of an excessive current, strikes a projection p<4> on the trigger lever.
Patent GB-189821005-A (GB)
Title: Improved End Connections for Electric Cables.
Filed: 1898-10-05
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 21,005. Henley's Telegraph Works Co., W. T., and Wright, R. O. Oct. 5. Couplings.-Relates to end connections for concentric cables, and particularly to the sealing up of the exposed insulating-layers. A sleeve A, having shoulders a, a<1>, is soldered to the metal sheathing B, and a cylindrical casing E is slipped up to the shoulder covering the bared end of the insulating-layer F. A metal thimble I having shoulders Hand K is next slipped on and soldered to the conductor G in such a position as to close the casing E. A second insulating-casing E<1> covering the insulator is placed against K, and is closed by a washer M screwing on a metal sleeve C shouldered to the inner conductor D. The casings E, E' are filled with insulating-composition in a plastic condition through the openings e. Connections are made to the metal terminals I and C.
Patent GB-189822000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Bacterial Tanks and Filters for the Purification of Sewage.
Inventor: WENTWORTH-SHEILDS FRANCIS WEBB
Filed: 1898-10-19
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 22,000. Wentworth-Sheilds, F. W. Oct. 19. Sewage filters are provided with transverse screens m, between which is a bed of coke breeze or other filtering-material. The sewage or sewage effluent flows from a channel i, and past a penstock j into a channel k, whence it flows through the filter bed and is discharged by means of a pipe o.
Patent GB-189824283-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Gas Igniter for Incandescent Mantles.
Inventor: JUHASZ FRANZ
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 24,283. Juhasz, F. Nov. 17. Lighting gas.-Mantles for incandescent gas burners are fitted with a device for automatically igniting the gas. A very light asbestos tissue, which has been prepared by treatment with a one per cent. solution of a palladium salt, is placed in the head of the mantle. When the gas is turned on, the palladium contained in the pores of the asbestos becomes incandescent and ignites the gas.
Patent GB-189902884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving and Brake Mechanism for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-02-09
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 2884. Smith, W. Feb. 9. Driving-mechanism; brakes; clutches.-Relates to driving-clutches and back-pedalling brakes, arranged to give a free wheel. The clutches are formed with spring gripping-discs, eccentrics, or cams. Figs. 1 and 2 show one arrangement applied to the driving-wheel hub. The chainwheel or pulley C is recessed to receive two sets of clutch pieces M, L, the former serving to lock the wheel to the hub A, Z during forward pedalling, and the latter being arranged sideways so as to act during back-pedalling to force discs H, F with interposed brake surfaces E outwards against a fixed casing D. The driving-clutch may be used without the brake-actuating clutch. The brake discs may be made of larger diameter than those shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the chain-wheel being supported by lateral ball bearings, or the brake discs &c. may be arranged on the inner side of the chain-wheel. Instead of using clutch pieces disposed as shown, the two sets may be arranged to act respectively within and outside a flange or projection on the chain-wheel. The brake may be arranged inside the hub, so as to force together discs fixed to the hub and to a fixed sleeve. Or the clutch may act to expand a split or segmental band against the interior of the hub or against a flange thereon. Special forms of clutch pieces with rounded or angular ends, fitted with balls jointed, or mounted on eccentric axes, may be used. The details of construction and the relative arrangement of the parts may be varied.
Patent GB-189903381-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Preparation of Manganese.
Inventor: MACALPINE THOMAS
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1900-02-15
Abstract: 3381. Macalpine, T. Feb. 15. Manganese salts.-A preparation of manganese is obtained by the following process :-Acetylene, or acetylene-producing materials, are passed into a solution in water, or a mixture with water, of the oxides, hydrates, or carbonates of calcium, barium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, or ammonium, and to the solution obtained there is added a solution of the permanganates or manganates of calcium, barium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, or ammonium. The required preparation is thrown down as a precipitate, and may be separated by filtration.
Patent GB-189907244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Fluoroform.
Inventor: VALENTINER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 7244. Valentiner, F. April 6. Fluoroform.-Fluoroform gas is produced free from impurities by warming on a water bath an intimate mixture of equal quantities of iodoform and fluoride of silver with sand, powdered glass, or other medium which takes no part in the reaction. The gas comes off regularly and is passed first through a system of vessels containing alcohol, for removing the odour of iodoform and like iodine compounds, and then through a system of vessels containing cuprous chloride, for removing carbon monoxide, and finally it is collected over water. The gas may also be obtained chemically pure and free from air, by filling up with water a vessel A containing alternate layers of iodoform and fluoride of silver separated by layers of sand, then passing the gas produced through vessels B and C filled, respectively, with a solution of cuprous chloride and water, and finally passing it into a gasholder D. The receptacles R, R<1>, R<11> are used to receive the liquids expelled from the corresponding vessels A, B, and C by the gas. The water in the vessel A acts as a sealing-agent, as a solvent for the fluoride of silver, and also for preventing overheating and the consequent production of decomposition products.
Patent GB-189912951-A (GB)
Title: Improved Cut-out Apparatus for Automatically Disconnecting Incandescence Lamps having Filaments of Secondary Conductivity.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 12,951. Thompson, W. P., [Vereinigte Electricitõts Actiengesellschaft]. June 21. Cut-outs.-Incandescence lamps having heaters for the filaments are provided with slowly-acting cut-outs which operate to cut out the heaters should the filament be destroyed. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement, in which f represents the filament, H the heater, k the magnetic cutout for cutting out the heater directly the filament becomes a conductor, and S the second cut-out. Fig. 2 shows a simple form. A fusible wire g in the circuit is passed through a tube b surrounded by a heating-coil a<1>. After a certain period of heating the wire melts and breaks the circuit. In Fig. 3 the fusible wire is stretched by a spring c. Instead of a fusible wire two conductors connected by fusible metal may be employed. In a further modification, the tube is perforated to allow air currents to pass through to cool the wire, so that it will not fuse readily. Fig. 8 shows a modification, in which the lever r is moved to break contact at v by the expansion of air within a vessel e having a flexible top m. The air is heated by means of a coil a. In this form, contact is again made when the air cools.
Patent GB-189915227-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Cooling Liquids.
Inventor: GRAYSON THOMAS
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 15,227. Grayson, T. July 25. Cooling liquids such as milk, beer, &c. The corrugated water passage C is extended upwardly in the form of a pipe F or a coil into the hot liquid trough or receiver D, and the water outlet G is elevated so as to keep the extension full of the cooling-medium.
Patent GB-189923396-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of Indigo-white Compounds.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-11-23
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,396. Robinson, H. G. Nov. 22. Projectors. - To project shot, peas, or beans, a steel blade 2 is riveted to a suitable handle, and constructed with a hole at the outer end for supporting a projectile 7. The projectile is thrown in the way shown.
Patent GB-189924701-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Submarine Electric Conductors.
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 24,701. Siemens Bros. & Co. and Dieselhorst, W. Dec. 12. Conductors, insulating. -Submarine conductors are formed of a conductor f enclosed in a loose tube of guttapercha b formed round the conductor by a press having a core c into which water or compressed air may be passed. When water is employed, the tubular casing has to be afterwards dried.
Patent GB-190004798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Carriages, Vans and Wagons.
Inventor: MCBRIDE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4798. McBride, W. March 13. Couplings, automatic -Upper and lower spring- pressed hooks C', pivoted to the draw-head B<3> of one vehicle, automatically engage the corresponding hooks of the adjacent vehicle. In uncoupling, one of the spring rods D is drawn outwards, and causes the links J, K to disengage the upper hooks, while the links G, H, by means of the connections shown, release the lower hooks. The ends of each vehicle may be fitted with a pivoted lever having a handle extending above the roof, while its lower end engages a socket D<4> in the rod D.
Patent GB-190007729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Trays, Baskets, Picture Frames, and other Articles from Pulp.
Inventor: MCEWAN WILLIAM WALLACE
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 7729. MoEwan, W. W., McEwan, A., and McEwan, F. April 26. Papier mÔchÚ.-Relates to the manufacture of trays, baskets, picture frames, and other articles from paper and other fibrous pulp. The article is formed by bending by hand, or by means of a suitable tool, a sheet of moist pulp into the form of the article required, without the use of pressure of a character to destroy the creasing and surface configuration caused by the gathering of the surplus material of the pulp blank in such bending, the article being subsequently dried to preserve such creasing and configuration and protected by a suitable coating-material. Coloured pulps may be employed, and the article may be suitably decorated. Fig. 2 represents a tray, Fig. 4 a basket, and Fig. 5 a picture frame manufactured in accordance with this invention. The basket handle may be formed of braided strips of pulp, the ends of which are glued to the body of the basket.
Patent GB-190015058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Machine for Cutting, Folding, and Winding Strips of Flexible Material.
Inventor: ADAMS ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Filed: 1900-08-23
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 15,058. Adams, A. L. Aug. 23. Cutting - machines for fabrics &c.- Flexib'e materials, such as tape, are cut, folded, and wound by apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 2. The material 45 is fed between rollers 1, 3, having cutters 2, 4, by which the material is cut into strips. At the rear of the rollers is a tension roller 7. The strips are fed from the roller 7 to a folding-board 16, having perforations through which the strips pass, the board being inclined, as shown, so that the edges of the perforations fold the strips longitudinally along each edge, as shown at 8<a>, Fig. 4. Thence the strips pass between collars 10 on a roll 9, the folded edges being pressed by collars on an upper roller 35. The folds may be formed by the roller 9, the board 16 being dispensed with, except when the strips are cut on the bias. The strips next pass between ironing-rollers 20, 21, the roller 20 being movable vertically, and weighted, and are finally wound on a spindle 33.
Patent GB-190016130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in HIgh Potential Electric Switches.
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 16,130. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M., and Emmet, W.le R.]. Sept. 11. Switches for high-potential currents of large amperage, the fixed and movable contacts being immersed in an oil bath. Figs. 1 and 2 show the construction of a double-pole double-throw switch for threephased currents. A bracket 2 is fixed on the back of the board 1, and forms the cover of the oil vessel 4, which is pivoted and clamped to it. Depending arms 3 carry wooden blocks 9, 9<a>, to which the fixed contacts 19, 19<a> are attached. The throw-over U-shaped contacts 21 are carried on a block 8, which is journalled in the arms and is rocked by links 10 connected to the rocking shaft 11. The shaft is operated by the handle 12 on the front of the board. A spring-controlled pin 17 is operated by the handle 14 to lock the switch on or off. The contacts are separated to prevent arcing &c. by divisions 2<a>.
Patent GB-190017319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Construction of Underframes for Railway and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: KEITHLEY HERBERT RUDOLPH
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 17,319. Keithley, H. R. Sept. 29. Axle-trucks or undercarriages; under framing of bodies.-Relates to the construction of steel underframes. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation of one end of the underframing, Fig. 2 shows a cross-section through a bolster, and Fig. 3 an end view. The side and central sills are each composed of a single plate pressed to the flanged channel-section shown. The side sills may be stiffened by plates k and are riveted to the bolster beams. The central sill is bolted or riveted to the bolster beams, and is tied to the side sills by the floor plates l, l and the intermediate plate o. If desired, the central sill may be reversed in position, the web g being uppermost. Each bolster consists of a pair of Z-bars riveted to top and bottom plates m, n. The ends of the side and central sills may be tied together by Z-bars p, q, and a channel bar r.
Patent GB-190017330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Oil-lamp and like Burners.
Inventor: HISCOCKS BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-10-01
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 17,330. Hiscocks, B., Lock, J., and Bubb, C. Oct. 1. Oil burners, air supply to.-The combustion of the flame is improved by an upward current of air, which is directed upon the flame by a cone a in the manner indicated by the arrows. The cone a terminates slightly below the upper edge of the wick-tube b, and is shown soldered to the perforated tray c. It may, however, be secured by other means, such as by arms connecting it to the wick-tube.
Patent GB-190022580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Clasps or Fastening Devices for use in Connection with Harness and for other purposes.
Inventor: LEAN WILLIAM WALTER
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 22,580. Lean, W. W. Dec. 11. Hooks.-Relates to a fastening for harness &c. The levers A, B are pivoted together at C and their ends D, E form jaws, which may be of any suitable shape. Their points may be flat, or may be cut away so as to interlock. The other ends of the levers A, B cross one another, and are surrounded by the ring C attached to the link H, the extreme ends F being so formed that the ring G cannot pass over them. Tension applied to the link H causes the ends of the levers to move together so that the jaws are closed. A spring may be employed to keep the jaws closed when the fastener is at rest. The fastener may be used as a swivel if the link H is of suitable shape. Fig. 6 shows one of a number of forms of link illustrated in the drawings accompanying the Specification.
Patent GB-190104599-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Cutting Paper and the like.
Inventor: GEORGE JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1901-03-04
Granted: 1902-03-04
Abstract: 4599. George, J. T. March 4. Drawings to Specification. Eyeleting.-A suitable machine for punching or eyeleting labels is fitted on or to a machine for cutting paper and the like.
Patent GB-190106620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying Electric Cables and other Goods, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HEYL-DIA GEORGE EDWARD
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 6620. Heyl-Dia, G. E. March 29. Cables. - An apparatus specially adapted for expeditiously drying telegraph cables is shown diagrammatically in Fig. 1. Dry air is obtained from underneath a furnace by a pipe g connected to a heating-coil f, and then passed into the vacuum drying-chambers c. The cables &c. are placed in the drying-chamber, which is connected to the pump a by a pipe b of larger bore than the airsupply pipe e, so that there is a constant partial vacuum in the chamber. The air or other inert gas may be dried by any suitable means, and the drying-chamber may be heated by a steam coil or the like.
Patent GB-190110317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Delivering of Measured Quantities of Grain and the like.
Inventor: WALLACE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-18
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 10,317. Wallace, W. May 18. Measured quantities, delivering, of grain and the like, such as delivering oats from overhead stores to stalls for feeding horses. A definite quantity is divided off in a shoot A, Fig. 2, by a pair of sluices B, C, which are set free to be drawn alternately by shifting a combined bolt and shutter D. Counting-apparatus.-The number of measures delivered is registered by a counter, which preferably consists of two dials with pointers, one reading preferably from 1 to 20 and the other multiples of 40 with intermediate divisions of 20. The ratchet mechanism would be actuated by a horizontal spring bolt G, Fig. 4, projecting into a tapered groove D<2> in the shutter D so as to be pushed inwards by it.
Patent GB-190112756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Disc Grinding Machines.
Inventor: ROBERTS ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-06-22
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 12,756. Roberts, A., and Roberts, H., [trading as Roberts Bros.]. June 22. Surfacing and polishing; copying.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 16,059, A.D. 1900, for finishing castings, machined metal parts, &c. The article, such as a nut n, is held against the grinding-wheel E by a pin d on a slide W, which is adjusted between the angle-pieces T, T<1> by a screw Y. The pieces T, T<1> are fixed to the adjustable horizontal or inclined table J by studs &c. U, and the piece T' has a flange or guide f fixed by set-screws g. By means of these adjustments articles may be duplicated, or a shaped former may be copied. The Provisional Specification states that the table may carry a screwed bush on which may be screwed the nuts to be faced.
Patent GB-190118813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring-mechanism for Use in Engine-governors, Lamp-supports and for like Purposes
Inventor: LYNEN WILHELM
Filed: 1901-09-20
Granted: 1902-09-20
Abstract: 18,813. Lynen, W. Sept. 20. Gasaliers, chandeliers, and o i llamp pendants. - Consists in spring mechanism for use in engine governors, lamp-supports, and for like purposes, designed so that a constant or approximately constant force is exerted by the spring or springs at a certain point. The principle of the device is that a spring anchored at O, referring to Fig. 1, and acting on a lover A B pivoted at A, will exert an approximately constant turning moment provided that the spring be wound so that its tension is proportional to the length 0 B. Fig. 5 shows part of an engine governor with the spring mechanism applied to exert a constant load on the governor. In a modification the point of attachment 0 can be adjusted in a slot. Fig. 4 shows the application of the device for supporting a lamp at different heights.
Patent GB-190121762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Suspended Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 21,762. Wetter, J., [Continentale Ges. fiir Elektrische Unternehmungen]. Oct. 29. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to single-rail vehicles for elevated railways. The vehicle a, Figs. 1 and 2, is connected by hangers b to the truck c which is free to turn about the vertical and horizontal axles d, e, the masses being always so distributed that the centre of gravity of the parts suspended by the joint is situated on the vertical line passing through the centre of gravity of the entire vehicle. Safety catches f rigidly fastened to the truck embrace the rail girders h with but little clearance to prevent derailment, and springs i are arranged between the hangers and the truck, electric or other motors k, k<1> being coupled direct to the wheels. In modifications, the truck is formed in two parts, and the members of the universal joint are arranged below the rail girders h. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the axle d is forked to receive the motor k which drives the wheel g by means of the shafting, and bevel and spur gearing shown.
Patent GB-190123693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Fixing Dust-proof and Oil-retaining Screens for Bearings and such like purposes
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-22
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 23,693. Lanchester, F W. Nov. 22. Stamping.-Relates to methods of fixing dustproof and oil-retaining screens or caps to bearings &c. Fig. 2 shows the application of the invention to a bicycle hub. A groove a is cut in the hub b at the rear of the cup c. A washer d is turned to a slightly smaller diameter than the recess, and is pressed to a conical shape between dies. It is then inserted in the hub and, by means of a flat die e, it is forced home into the groove a so as to form an oil-tight joint. The spigot f on the die engages the hole in the washer, such hole being of sufficient diameter to clear the axle. According to the Provisional Specification, the invention may be applied to the hubs of a self-propelled vehicle. A screw cap is formed from a threaded tube i, Fig. 4, provided with a recess m into which a washer k is forced as above described.