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Patent GB-189720771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: ALLEN HARRY OCTAVIUS
Filed: 1897-09-09
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 20,771. Allen, H. O. Sept. 9. Locking nuts.-The projection b<3> of the washer b, which holds tha nut a by the flange b<2>, engages with one or other of a series of indentations or holes c<1> formed in a plate c which fits over two or more adjacent bolts d of a rail joint &c.
Patent GB-189720864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lace Fastenings.
Inventor: SCHIEMANGK MAX
Filed: 1897-09-10
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 20,864. Schiemangk, M. Sept. 10. Lacing-fastenings for boots, corsets, &c. are formed as pulleys. A strip a of metal is bent to U-shape and has a pulley b riveted across the open end. One side of the U is provided with securing-tangs.
Patent GB-189730597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cycle Chain Adjusters.
Inventor: MEREDITH JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1897-12-28
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 30,597. Meredith, J. E. Dec. 28. Making parts of velocipedes. - Relates to the manufacture of eye-bolts for cycle chain - adjusting a rrangements. Blanks B of the form shown in Fig. 3 are cut by means of a press and dies from a rolled or drawn bar A, of the section shown in Fig. 1. The ends b<2> of the blanks are then turned down and screwthreaded, and a hole b<4> formed in the hoss b<1>. The face of the raised portion b<1> is next reduced to the required thickness, thus forming the finished eye-bolt shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-189801605-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spring Device applicable for Securing Bobbins and the like on to Spinning, Twisting, and like Machine Spindles and Loom Shuttle Pegs, also for use in connection with Pencils, Pen-holders, and for other purposes.
Inventor: GAUNT JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-01-20
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 1605. Gaunt, J. Jan. 20. Spindle apparatus.-Bobbins &c. are secured on the spindles of mules and other spinning and twisting machines by means of a spring device consisting of a pair of sleeves connected by spring tongues a. One of the sleeves is secured by a suitable collar, coil of wire, &c. to the spindle, while the other is free to move thereon. The tongues may be bent to various forms. The whole may be produced by stamping, bending, &c. from sheet metal.
Patent GB-189809223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Loom Picking Sticks.
Inventor: KOBERTZ PETER LEONARD
Filed: 1898-04-21
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 9223. Kobertz, P. L. April 21. Loom picking-sticks Dare bound at the edges by a metal rod A, secured by bands C.
Patent GB-189809984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aerated Water Syphons.
Inventor: FLEMING THOMAS CLEGHORN
Filed: 1898-04-30
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 9984. Fleming, T. C. April 30. Siphon bottles.- To prevent siphon bottles from bursting, a spring safetyvalve d is fitted in the neck or upper end of the bottle. The gas which escapes through this valve passes away through a small hole g or through the spout.
Patent GB-189816198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Finishing Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: ROBINSON OWEN
Filed: 1898-07-25
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 16,198. Robinson, O. July 25. Paring and abrading; burnishing ; ornamenting. -Relates to combining in one machine all the tools or appliances used in finishing the soles and heels of boots and shoes. As shown in Fig. 1, a number of standards a, a, connected by side plates b, b, support a bed-plate c which carries the various finishing-tools. These are driven by belts from a shaft d carried in bearings in the standards and rotated by a belt or otherwise. Hoods j, j, over the tools, are connected to a centrifugal or other exhauster which removes the dust.
Patent GB-189818137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contact Apparatus for Electric Railways with Underground Current Feed and Partial Conductors.
Inventor: STENDEBACH CARL FRIEDRICH PHIL
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 18,137. Stendebach, C. F. P. Aug. 23. Electric railways on a sectional conductor system with mechanically-operated switches. Switches.-Blocks 13, 14 connected to the sectional conductor and main are bridged by contacts 10, 11 which are mounted on a revolving plate 9 of insulating-material, and are connected by a lead wire. This plate is turned by a pinion on its spindle engaging a rack 4 which extends into the conduit and is there acted upon by an arm 19 carried by the vehicle. Springs 21 and 6 return the parts. The appliance is enclosed in a casing 1 with cover 2. A partition 17, made tight at its upper end by a washer, dips into a mercury seal 3 carried by the spindle so as to keep moisture from the upper parts containing the contacts.
Patent GB-189818530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pet Valves for Bilge Pumps and the like.
Inventor: BELL CHRISTIAN FREDRICK ADOLPH
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1899-08-30
Abstract: 18,530. B e l l, C. F. A. Aug. 30. Pump valves for bilge and other pumps. The passage through the elbow F is controlled by a valve E faced with leather or other flexible material I. The spindle D is guided by a projection H from the screwed cap J, and carries an adjustable stop C and a deflector B. A pipe G discharges air and water forced past the valve.
Patent GB-189824494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: COLE ALBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 24,494. Cole, A. F. Nov. 21. Oil cups for bearings of cycles and other machines. According to the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the cover B slides on the cup A, and its detachment is prevented by the flanges A<1>, B'. When the cover is raised, the aperture A' is exposed. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the cover B slides within the cup A, and its motion is limited by the stop B'. In the construction shown in Fig. 7, the cover B is provided with slotted arms working on studs within the cup A. When the cover is raised, the spout of the oil can is inserted beneath it. A piece of wire may be inserted in the cup, causing it to act as a needle lubricator ; a shoulder on the wire may form a valve.
Patent GB-189825277-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Water Gas.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 25,277. Boult, A. J., [Nicolini, G.]. Nov. 30. Gas-producers.- A producer for water gas is constructed with a hollow shell for the furnace, so that the steam necessary is produced by the furnace itself. R<1> is the furnace, enclosed by shells C, C' containing water D. Steam from the dome P passes through the superheater pipes S, S' in the furnace to the injector N. Z is the fuel feed, and X the closing-cone operated by the lever b. The supply of steam to the injector is regulated by a lever R connected by a cord with the gas holder. The lower fuel door P' is closed by a clay lump T and door S.
Patent GB-189901156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Current Collecting Apparatus for Electric Tramways.
Inventor: LITTLE CHARLES WILLIAM GODSON
Filed: 1899-01-18
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1156. Little, C. W. G., and Ireland, A. J. Jan. 18. Electric t r a m w a y s on the overhead system. Collectors.-To aid in replacing the trolley on the conductor W, a guiding fork or horns A pivoted on the head is raised to the dotted position A' by a cord &c. K. Gravity or coiled springs lying in recesses in the head cause it to drop when out of use.
Patent GB-189901337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Apparatus for Transference to suitable Portable Receptacles and the Withdrawal therefrom of Sterilized Milk.
Filed: 1899-01-19
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 1337. Compagnie GÚnÚrale pour la Conservation des Liquides. Oct. 24, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Milk cans.-Relates to apparatus for filling portable receptacles with sterilized milk, and to means for permitting the withdrawal of small quantities of milk from the receptacles. Each receptacle or can a is fitted with a hermeticallyclosing lid having a three-way cock a<6> and also with a double bottom, in which is arranged a bent pipe filled with cotton-wool to form an air filter. The pipe is provided with a three-way cock, by means of which the interior of the can may be placed in communication with the air filter or with the atmosphere direct. The cans a are mounted on a trolley b running on rails c. The cocks a<6> of each can are connected by flexible pipes g to two pipes e and f, for supplying milk from the sterilizer, which is of ordinary construction, and for supplying steam respectively. The pipes e and f are fitted with suitable cocks. The vessels a are first sterilized by means of steam, and all the air is expelled from them. The can is then connected to the milk pipe and at the same time cold water from a perforated pipe h<1> is allowed to trickle over the can a to condense the steam, thus forming a vacuum in the can a into which the milk rises. The water which trickles over the cans is collected in a tray i placed beneath the rails c. The cans when filled are disconnected from the pipes g, and can be taken where required. The cans are emptied through the cocks a<6>, after first placing the interior in communication with the air filter by means of the three-way cock.
Patent GB-189912347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Relief and Back Pressure Steam Valves.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 12,347. Thompson, W. P., [Foster Engineering Co.]. June 13. Valves for preventing back press u r e on piston.- Relates to a combined relief and back-pressure steam valve of the kind d used with large steam engines to prevent the pressure in the condenser or exhaust from exceeding a certain limit. An annular dovetailed copper or other non-corrosive metal ring 32, carried by a dish-shaped bronze or other non-corrosive metal valve 6, is adapted to engage a similar ring 31 on the end of the inlet 2 communicating with the condenser or exhaust. The valve spindle 9 carries a sleeve 12, and is constrained to move parallel to itself by links 14, 19 pivoted at 16, 18 and connected through a link 21, spindle 22, and yoke 28 to a weighted lever 29, which may be operated by hand when occasion requires. A dashpot 33 is used to prevent shocks. The spindle 22 slides through a flange 25 provided with an elastic washer 26 and a nut 27. The faces 31 and 32 may be re - ground by smearing abrasive material on them, and turning the valve by a wrench handle attached to a screw-threaded end of the spindle 9.
Patent GB-189912702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trusses.
Inventor: PERSON NILS
Filed: 1899-06-19
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 12,702. Person, N. June 19. Trusses.-A pad for surgical trusses consists of the usual portion A, which is formed with a metal socket C formed in one with a plate D. A tube E slides in the socket C, being pressed outward by a spring M encircling a pin L in the socket and engaging a cap I screwed on the tube E and carrying arms J with studs K for attachment to the usual straps. A plate G screwed to the pad engages a flange on the tube E, and prevents its withdrawal. The tension of the spring is adjusted by rotating the cap 1. In a modification, the arms J are secured direct to the tube E. In another form, shown in Fig. 2, the arms J slide on a stud N screwed in the socket c, and are pressed outward by springs M as shown.
Patent GB-189915400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Waggons.
Inventor: BOYD WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 15,400. Boyd, W. H. July 27. Couplings, automatic and non - automatic.- Fig. 1 shows an end elevation. The coupling-link a is connected by a double butt hinge e to the cranked parts c of the shaft c*, which passes through the solid buffers and has ratchet-wheels d and squared ends for handles. The link a is raised to a horizontal position by rotating the shaft c*, and is retained by pawls f<1> mounted on the shaft f. On bringing two vehicles together, the link a of one slides up the inclined surface g and engages the hook of the other, and when the ratchets are unlocked the links a, c fall into the position shown in Fig. 8. In modifications, the shaft c* passes through the hook and is cranked to pass over the spring buffers, or the link c is pivoted to the hook and is lifted by a cradle attached to a cross-shaft. Inclined surfaces are arranged at the backs of the hooks to facilitate uncoupling.
Patent GB-189917089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Zither Banjoes.
Inventor: CHERRY JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-08-23
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 17,089. Cherry, J. T. Aug. 23. Banjoes.-The zither banjo shown in Fig. 1 has thirteen pieces fastened at the bottom to the backboard and keyed together by pieces such as shown in Fig. 2. Inside the larger pieces there are small D-shaped resonators, and the main sound reflector or tympanum is fastened to the inner surface of the backboard.
Patent GB-189920730-A (GB)
Title: Improved Protecting Ring for Air Inlets and the like.
Inventor: KNUETTEL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 20,730. Kn³ttel, F. Oct. 16. Ventilators. - To prevent condensed moisture from passing with air from one chamber to another at a higher temperature, especially i n connection with pneumatic malting operations, the air inlet is fitted with a flanged ring a which may take the form of a dish having a perforated bottom.
Patent GB-189921505-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Device for Corliss Engines.
Inventor: BRADBURY WILLIAM FRANKLIN
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 21,505. Bradbury, W. F., and Washing- ton, D. E. Oct. 27. Stop gear; valve gear.-Relates to safety apparatus for Corliss, engines, and consists of an inertia device combined with the releasing valve gear for putting the valve gear entirely out of action whenever a certain limit of speed is exceeded, and so bringing the engine to a standstill. In the gear shown in Fig. 2, the valve spindle 1 is operated by a rocking arm 8 worked by the wrist-plate crank 6 and carrying a latch or pawl 9 capable of engaging with a catchblock 3 on an arm 2. This arm is fast on the valve spindle. The release of the pawl 9 and the consequent closure of the valve in normal working are effected by a tail 10 acted on by a cam adjusted by the governor through the medium of the arm 5. When, however, the safe limit of speed is exceeded, the release is effected by the device which is the subject of the present invention. This consists of a spindle 13, which is supported in a bracket 11 fixed to the boss of the crank 6, and is formed with a flat against which bears the tail 10 so that a slight rotation of the spindle puts the pawl out of action. This rotation is caused by a weighted arm 16, 17. Normally it is prevented by a spring resistance capable of being adjusted by a screw 27. The spring catch may be assisted in its action by a supplementary weighted arm 33.
Patent GB-189923046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Feet and other parts of Bedsteads and like Articles for use in Lunatic Asylums.
Inventor: WHITFIELD SAMUEL ILSLEY
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 23,046. Whitfield, S. I. Nov. 18. Bedsteads &c.-Relates to feet or protecting-buffers for use on bedsteads and other like articles for use in lunatic asylums. In the base B is made an angular or elliptic recess to receive a chilled-in nut b<2> and the correspondingly-shaped shank a<1> of the felt &c. covered foot A. A bolt with head shaped to receive a tommy bar, box spanner, &c. is passed through the hole in the foot and engaged with the nut. The foot &c. cannot be removed without a tool.
Patent GB-190000002-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastener for Gates and Doors.
Inventor: ENRIGHT TIMOTHY CARR
Filed: 1900-01-01
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 2. Enright, T. C. Jan. 1. Latches. - The latch 1 is pivoted at 2 in a bracket attached to the gatepost or doorpost 13. The catch 14, secured to the gate or door 18, engages in the slot 6 in the latch. The latch engages automatically, and is released from either side by pressing down the end 4 or lifting the end 5. A hasp or loop 16 is pivoted to the catch, and a hole 7 is made in the latch to receive a padlock. The parts of the latch are symmetrical, so that it can be fixed on right-hand or left-hand gates or doors.
Patent GB-190001479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gathering Irons for Glass Working.
Inventor: RICHARDSON DANA FOSTER
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 1479. Richardson, D. F. Jan. 23. Screw unions.- To form an airtight joint between tubes, such as 11, and gathering- irons, such as 3, employed in working glass metal, a cone point 3<A> is screwed upon the end of the iron, and a union 11<A>, having a conical recess upon its lower end, is screwed upon the end of the tube 11. The union has a hole 11<C> into which a pointed instrument may be placed, to hold the cone point while screwing-up the gathering-iron. A lock-nut 11<B> is used to prevent the union from working loose.
Patent GB-190004526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Stoves.
Inventor: CLAMOND CHARLES
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 4526. Clamond, C. March 9. Incandescent gas and vapour stoves.-The gas or vapour is ignited inside a refractory body. A self-burning mixture of gas, or vapour, and air is obtained by the use of Bunsen burners such as are described in Specifications Nos. 294, [Abridgment Class Lamps &c.], and 30,831, A.D. 1897. Fig. 3 shows a front view, partly in section, of a set of internally-heated refractory tubes a arranged in a straight line, to radiate heat towards the front. The mixture of gas, or vapour, and air passes to a finely-perforated tube or a circular-perforated sheet-metal or wire-gauze diaphragm r, and escapes to, and expands in, the surrounding annular space g. A cone p, placed as shown within the tube r, causes the volume of gas passing from the space g through each of the nozzles b above to be equal about the whole chamber. The mixture is ignited at each nozzle. Each nozzle is covered by a refractory tube a closed at the top and perforated with small holes on the side towards which the heat is to be directed. The tubes are held in position by passing through holes in a support k which is carried by a reflector m passing completely behind the tubes. Fig. 5 shows a circular arrangement of similar tubes a. The reflector m is a circular one arranged at the centre, and the tubes are perforated on their outer portions only, whereby the heat is directed outwards in all directions from the stove. The diaphragms in this case consist of small perforated tubes r, inside each of which is a cone p, and above which is a nozzle b. In either case, the tubes become incandescent during use. The stoves are suitable for grilling and roasting. Instead of refractory tubes, combustion chambers of other forms may be adopted.
Patent GB-190005088-A (GB)
Title: Bonding for Iron or Steel Electrical Conductors.
Inventor: THOMSON ROBERT
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 5088. Thomson, R., [Brown, C.]. March 17. Electric railways and tramways.-Electric conductors of iron or steel, such as rails on electric railways and tramways, are bonded by cleaning the surfaces in contact on the fishplates and rails &c. and covering them with a metallic paste. The cleaning may be performed by wire brushes, sand jets, electrolysis, &c., and the paste is composed of an electropositive metal in powder and an unguentous medium such as zinc and vaseline. It may be placed at c as shown in the Figures.
Patent GB-190005966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves used for the Distribution of Expansive Fluids in Engines.
Inventor: KING HENRY CHARLES
Filed: 1900-03-30
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 5966. King, H. C. March 30. Slide valves.-Relates to engine distributing- valves of the piston and D type, and has for its object to effect a sudden and full opening of the exhaust at the end of the stroke, so that expansion may be continued to the end, and to effect a later closing of the exhaust at the other end of the cylinder in order to reduce compression. Fig. 3 shows one form of piston valve embodying the invention. The valve comprises a main positivelyoperated part A B, which determines admission and cut-off, and a secondary part E F working on the main part and suddenly operated or jumped by the admission of steam so as to open the exhaust suddenly at the moment of admission to the other end of the cylinder. In another form of piston valve, the heads E and A are side by side, not one enclosed in the other. Fig. 7 shows the invention applied to a D slide valve. The inner or secondary part working in the main or positively-operated part M is composed of two transverse bars N connected by ribs O and provided on their backs with packing-pieces P. Suitable grooves or ducts are made for facilitating the entry of steam between the parts of the valve.
Patent GB-190008938-A (GB)
Title: Time Indicating Devices.
Inventor: THRASHER SAMUEL POWERS
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 8938. Thrasher, S. P. May 15. Electric clocks; chronoscopes.-A pin b, Figs. 8 and 9, on a pendulum rod catches a rocking fork c bearing a pair of pawls i, i, which drive a ratchetwheel f having the second hand on its arbor. Pallets t on the ratchet-wheel press an electric key u in the circuit of an electromagnet N', Fig. 6, which drives a units of minutes drum as follows :-A finely-toothed ratchet-wheel on the arbor of the drum is driven by a long pawl m pivoted to the hanging armature n of the electromagnet and to a pendulum weight p, which is assisted by a spring q attached to the armature. After advancement the drum is held still by a hinged loop l<1>, which falls over a lug l<11>, Fig 7, but is cleared from it when the armature is attracted by the bent tail r of the same. The tens-of-minutes drum is similarly driven from the units one. The energy of the pendulum c is renewed by a striking tumbler V, Fig. 5, which is lifted after each fall by the pivoted armature K of an electromagnet N. The blow of the tumbler begins in a very oblique direction to modify the shock. The armature is curved so as to act with greater effect when the tumbler is lowest. The tumbler is held up by a latch F till owing to the reduced amplitude of the pendulum's vibration a claw dangling from it fails to slip over a pin E on the latch and so acts as a togglelever, disengaging the latch. At the limits of its stroke the tumbler hits an oblique slide Q which bears by a pin X on a spring-up contact Y. A suspending bar prevents the slide from sinking by its own weight, but the downward blow jerks it aside.
Patent GB-190009254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Separators.
Inventor: LINDBERG PER WILHELM
Filed: 1900-05-19
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 9254. Lindberg, P. W. Nov. 2, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Cream separators &c. - The distributing- tube b is made with a series of perforations, through which the milk or other liquid is directed in jets against a mantle h, h<1>, which lies within the radius of the cream delivery p ; a part of the cream is here separated, and escapes upwards to the delivery ; the bulk of the milk passes out between the wings of the mantle to a bell k, in which a further separation takes place, the cream moving upwards, and the milk downwards and through the openings o into the space between the bell and the drum a ; here the final separation is effected, the cream passing up over the outside of the bell, and the skim milk along the inside of the drum, under the flange m, to the delivery pipes n. Two or more perforated distributing-tubes may be arranged concentrically.
Patent GB-190011028-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pastry Board.
Inventor: CHAPMAN HANNAH MATILDA
IPC: A21C11/00
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 11,028. Chapman, H. M. June 18. Pastry boards.-A plate of enamelled iron b is fixed on the face of the board a, and may be grooved at c to hold the rolling-pin d when not in use. A handle e may be fitted on the board.