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Patent GB-189717176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle Boxes.
Inventor: HILLESTROM MAGNUS LEOPOLD JAME
Filed: 1897-07-20
Granted: 1897-09-11
Abstract: 17,176. Hillestrom, M. L. J. July 20. Axle-boxes for supplying a liquid lubricant are made with a main casting E having an opening in front, above the level of the axle, through which are inserted the bearing-brass M and a removable drawer G containing the supply of lubricant. The said drawer is provided with wick-tubes K, wicks L, and a sliding cover 1. Metal strips T and V are provided, bearing an absorbent material X and a pad adapted to lubricate the under part of the journal. The material X is supplied with oil by means of the wick V which dips into the oil contained in the cup-like bottom S. This cup-like bottom catches the surplus oil from the axle, and is provided with a plug W for tapping the oil, which is then returned to the oil chamber G.
Patent GB-189717861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Ball Bearings of Cycle Wheels.
Inventor: JACKSON ALFRED HALLIDAY
Filed: 1897-07-30
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 17,861. Jackson, A. H., and Martin, G. R. July 30. Ball bearings for velocipedes, applicable also for motor cars, bath chairs, and other vehicles. Each ball b bears at two points on the cone d and at two points on the cup c. Lines drawn through these points intersect at the point where the axis of the spindle a cuts the plane which passes through the centres of the balls. The bearing- surfaces are tangential to the balls at the points of contact. Adjustment is effected by screwing up the cup c, which is formed with an extension c' having flats. The cup is locked by the serrated disc f, which is pressed by the nut g into engagement with the serrated end of the hub e.
Patent GB-189724785-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Means for Attaching Air-pumps for Inflators to Velocipedes.
Inventor: LEA RICHARD HENRY
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 24,785. Lea, R. H., and Francis, G. I. Oct. 26. Clips for attaching inflators to velocipedes by means of end pressure. Two clips B, of the form shown separately in Fig. 6, are secured by the screw C to one of the frame tubes, preferably, in the case of bicycles, the saddle post. The portion A of the lower clip carries a socket piece D, in which rests the nozzle of the inflator. The upper clip carries s a piece E, shown separately in section in Fig. 5, in which slides a bolt E'. A spring contained in the piece presses the bolt E<1> downwards and causes its conical end E<2> to engage a socket formed in the rear end of the pump. In the example shown, the rubber tube G is inserted in the rear end of the piston-rod and its metal end F forms a socket for the bolt E<1>.
Patent GB-189730324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Enriching Generator Gas.
Inventor: KRAMERS JOANES COENRARDUS HUBE
Filed: 1897-12-22
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 30,324. Kramers, J. C. H., and Kiderlen, A. E. Dec. 22. Gas-producers. -A retort B is provided for generating oil gas. The retort is heated by the heat of the producer gas or by the combustion of that gas, in which latter case an air or steam injector d is connected above the grate c by the pipe e. The necessary steam may be generated by a heater placed in the furnace.
Patent GB-189800686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gas and Petroleum Engines.
Inventor: BERTHEAU HENRIK AUGUST
Filed: 1898-01-10
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 686. Bertheau, H. A. Jan. 10. Gas and explosive-vapour engines, starting and reversing, and valves and valve gear for. The engine normally works on a four-stroke cycle, and at every explosion some of the gases escape past the valve c into an air reservoir to augment the pressure therein for starting. In order to start, the valves c and a arc operated at each revolution by projections e, j, m on the valve rod d which are thrown into the paths of their operating- rods &c. by the handle h. Thus, on the downstroke of the piston, the valve c is opened by the projection j, and admits air which escapes through the valve a, when it is opened at the end of the stroke by the projection e engaging the lever f. On the down-stroke of the valve rod d the valve c is again opened by the projection j and the valve a by the rod m. When the engine is properly started, the arm m aud projection j are turned aside and an explosive charge is drawn into the cylinder through the vaporizer B, and the pipe C<1>. For reversing, the spindle carrying the eccentric d<1>, Fig. 3, for operating the valve rod d is mounted on a lever d<4> turning about the crank shaft and which is secured in the position shown, or a corresponding position on the other side of the axis of the engine by pawls engaging notches A', C' in the quadrant B<1>. The improvements are particularly applicable to engines for boats.
Patent GB-189802704-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means and Apparatus for Forming Calkings or Roughings upon Shoes for Horses and other Beasts of Burden.
Inventor: KNIEP OTTO
Filed: 1898-02-02
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 2704. Kniep, O. Feb. 2. Making horse-shoes.- The heel-calk h, Fig. 3, is made on the shoe by the machine shown. In this a shaft B carries two eccentrics a, b, which work two dies F<2>, G' and a cam H which depresses a plunger M to hold the shoe k on the block P while it is being operated upon. The end of the shoe is placed in the notch e in the block 0, and the ascending die F<2> first bends it and then turns up the end and brings it under the second die G', which descends and upsets it into shape. The blocks O, P form a guide for the die F<2>, and are adjustable.
Patent GB-189803933-A (GB)
Title: A System of Alternative Connections for House Bells.
Inventor: ROMAINE-WALKER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-02-17
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 3933. Walker, W. H. R. Feb. 17. Electric, pneumatic, and door bells.-Relates to a system of wiring to enable each one of the principal rooms of an hotel &c. to be placed in direct communication with any particular servant's room or with a central indicator in the servants' quarters. The system may also be applied to front door bells to enable them to be rung upstairs by night or downstairs by day as required. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the pushes a in the principal rooms are connected by wires a' to the fixed ends of flexible connections b on a switchboard f. The movable ends of the connections have plugs b<2> which can be inserted in either one of the sets of sockets c, d, e. The sets c, d afford communication between any principal room and central indicators g, g<2>, the set e allowing communication to be directly made with one of the bells h placed in the corresponding servant's room. In a modification, a rotary switch is provided allowing the pushes to be simultaneously connected with the set c or the set d or with the fixed ends of the flexible connections. When applied to pneumatic bells, a flexible tube and a hollow plug, forming an airtight joint with a series of sockets, takes the place of the electric connections described, the sockets being provided, where necessary, with non-return valves to prevent leakage. The Provisional Specification states that the invention may be applied to lever bells, by suitably arranging the series and hooking the wires together.
Patent GB-189806573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Pneumatic or other Tyred Wheels for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BREEN MICHAEL
Filed: 1898-03-18
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 6573. Breen, M. March 18. Suspension or tension wheels; f e l l o e s or rims; spokes ; tyres, pneumatic &c. - The rim consists of two wire or like rings A placed side by side, and connected each to the opposite flange of the hub H, by means of the crossed wire spokes S. The pneumatic or other elastic tyre C has shoulders or grooves C' which take between the rings A.
Patent GB-189814189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Moulding of Toothed Wheel and other Irregular Forms of Patterns.
Inventor: HOPPER ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1898-06-27
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 14,189. Hopper, A. G. June 27. Moulding.-A mould for casting toothed wheels or other irregular patterns is prepared by first casting on to the pattern a ring of suitable white metal which will not contract. This ring B, which thus has internal spaces corresponding to the pattern teeth, is placed in a plaster of Paris block A, and the pattern C placed in register with it. The sand box D is then filled and rammed. The mould s then turned over and the block A removed, leaving the ring on the sand, so that the pattern may be withdrawn through it without breaking the edges of the mould.
Patent GB-189815200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear for Steam Engines.
Inventor: CHANDLER NOEL
Filed: 1898-07-11
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 15,200. Chandler, N. July 11. Valve gear.-The Figure shows a linkage valve gear for steam engines, especially applicable to singleacting engines of the closed-in type similar to those described in Specifications Nos. 5076 and 14,419, A.D. 1890, No. 2621, A.D. 1893, No. 9606, A.D. 1894, and No. 22,631, A.D. 1896. The t w o-a r m rocking lever 5 is mounted on a stationary part of the engine, and has one arm connected throngh a coupling-rod to the crank-pin end of the connecting-rod, and the other to the valve rod.
Patent GB-189824448-A (GB)
Title: A Flanged Boiler Flue Drilling Machine.
Inventor: COATES VICTOR HENRY
Filed: 1898-11-19
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 24,448. Coates, V. H. Nov. 19. Drilling.-A machine for drilling flanged boiler flues has an annular base A, on which is a hollow chuck B for holding the flues C. The framing E carries travelling cross-bars F on which the drill heads G are mounted.
Patent GB-189826143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in the Construction of Concrete Buildings and Structures.
Inventor: TOELPE PHILIPP THEODOR LORENZ
Filed: 1898-12-10
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 26,143. Toelpe, P. T. L. Dec. 10. Quays; buildings and structures, subaqueous.- Fig. 2 shows in plan a frame for use in the construction of concrete walls. Hollow iron standards a are connected together by flat bars b, and to the foundation by angle-irons c. Planks e are secured to the standards by T -headed bolts g, which work in metal sockets f of the planks, and are inserted through vertical slots in the standards. The heads of the bolts are bevelled on the inside, so as to bear against bevelled surfaces of the standards, and lock the planks firmly iu position when the bolts are turned through a right-angle. The concrete is rammed in between the planks, and, after setting, the planks are raised to receive a fresh layer. The metal skeleton or framework a, b, c is allowed to remain in the walls for strengthening purposes.
Patent GB-189826251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Electrical Transformers with Ventilating Passages.
Inventor: BLATHY OTTO TITUS
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 26,251. Blßthy, O. T. Dec. 12. Transformers.- In order to ventilate induction coils, the sections of the windings are separated by r a d i a l arms so as to leave an air space between them. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the sections Sand P are separated by simple radial arms I of insulating-material. In Fig. 8, the arms are formed with extensions i, i<1>, i<2>, which may also be connected together to form an open or closed framework. The arms may be grooved, channelled, or made hollow.
Patent GB-189826440-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and Apparatus for Spinning and Doubling Textile Fibres.
Inventor: EDGAR HENRY
Filed: 1898-12-14
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 26,440. Edgar, H., [Sui, D. C., Miner, G. S., and Brewester, W. N.J. Dec. 14. Spinning, doubling, and twisting machines ; processes.- The carded or combed fibre is drawn from a tubular receptacle A, which may be fixed or rotated. In Fig. 1, the receptacle is shown carried by a spindle B, supported by a balanced lever E and rotated by means of a wharve C, which is loose on the spindle and drives it by means of lugs on the wharve and receptacle respectively, or by means of springs between the wharve and the receptacle. From the receptacle A the material is passed between a pair of rotating spring blades and wound on to a spool carried by a horizontal spindle and rotated by friction rollers. The twist is put into the material as it leaves the receptacle A, and should the tension become excessive, the receptacle and spindle are raised until they are disengaged from the wharve, and they therefore cease to be driven until the.tension is relieved. Fig. 5 shows a winding-spindle which is employed when the delivery receptacle A is fixed. The spindle B is supported by a balanced lever as before and carries a loose frame J driven by the loose wharve. The horizontal wiuding-on spindle K is carried by the frame J and connected by the gearing shown, with a pinion b on the spindle B. Betweenthe pinion b and the frame J is a spring L. When the spindle B is free to rotate, the friction of the spring L is sufficient to cause the frame and spindle to rotate together, when the thread betwen the delivery receptacle and the bobbin F is twisted only. When, however, sufficient twist has been put in the thread and the tension becomes excessive, the frame J and spindle B are slightly raised until a projection on the lower part of the spindle comes into contact with a stop on the frame, whereby the spindle is blocked, and, the frame J continuing to rotate, the bobbin F is rotated on its axis for winding-on by means of the gearing shown. Threads from receptacles A may be twisted together and wound on a common bobbin.
Patent GB-189827370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Automatic Regulation of Monophase or Polyphase Alternators.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1898-12-28
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 27,370. Ransford, R. B., [Soc. Sautter, HarlÚ, & Cie.]. Dec. 28. Dynamos, regulating. - Relates to the automatic regulation of monophase or polyphase alternators to constant potential. Fig. 1 shows the application of the system to a threephase alternator A. The exciter E is driven synchronously with the alternator, and its armature winding is supplied by three conductors 10, 12, and 13 with alternating currents of comparatively low potential from a secondary circuit common to two transformers C and D. The primary circuits of these transformers are in one case connected in series with the alternating-current mains, and in the other case across the mains. The exciter may be geared to the alternator, or it may be driven entirely by the alternating currents supplied to it.
Patent GB-189903163-A (GB)
Title: A Smoke Consumer and Fuel Economiser.
Inventor: BROWNING EDWIN
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 3163. Browning, E. Feb. 13. Smoke - consuming; steam, supplying.-One or more steam-jet nozzles c, preferably with flattened ends, are fitted in a pipe b extending across the front of a steam-boiler or other furnace, and enter holes g in the front through which air is drawn by the jets. A drain pipe f is provided for running off water of condensation at starting.
Patent GB-189904800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-propelled Road Carriages and their Wheels.
Inventor: HUCKS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 4800. Hucks, W. March 4. Drawings to Specification. Tyres, non-elastic.-The driving-wheels of a selfpropelled road carriage are made with wide rims or tyres so as to form on the side towards the vehicle an internal frictional driving-rim.
Patent GB-189904875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stirrups.
Inventor: BISCHOFF BERNARD
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 4875. Bischoff, B., and Knopf, C. March 6. Stirrups.-The safety-stirrup b is attached to the stirrup leather k by an eye with a shank d which fits into a socket e crossed by a pin f connected to a bow piece a hinged at l and normally pressed outwards by springs g. The shank d has a hole with a slot leading downwards from it, and the pin f is reduced in one part to pass through the slot. If the rider falls with his foot in the stirrup, the toe of his boot presses back the pin f till the reduced part comes opposite the slot in the shank d, when the stirrup is released.
Patent GB-189904980-A (GB)
Title: Fixed Billiard Cue Tip.
Inventor: BARRETT CHARLES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-03-07
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 4980. Barrett, C. A. March 7. Billiards, cues for. The tips of cues are fixed by screwing them to a short ivory or other extension B, which is itself screwed to the thin end of the cue A.
Patent GB-189910317-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electro-plating Process and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: DESSOLLE EMILE LOUIS
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,317. Dessolle, E. L. May 16. Metals, depositing. -To deposit copper o r other metal upon c a s t metal or iron, the article is first cleaned in an acid bath or by a sand blast, touched up by filing, chiselling, &c., again cleaned by a sand blast, then coated with a preliminary layer of copper in an alkaline or neutral bath, next rendered smooth by filling up any irregularities with tin solder, metals, or alloys, again plating in an alkaline or neutral bath, and finally plating in an acid bath. This final plating is performed in the apparatus shown, consisting of a bath a having two anodes, and the article x to be plated connected up as the cathode. The electrolyte is led from an upper tank c to serpentine or coiled pipes b having nozzles or holes by which the electrolyte is forced upwards in jets against the electrodes, thus preventing polarization, and allowing a current of very high density (about 1000 ampÞres per square metre of cathode surface) to be used. The electrolyte overflows to the vessel e, from which it is forced by a pump p to the vat c. The electrolyte is heated by a steam or like coil s in the vessel e. To obtain a deposit of metal of uniform thickness on projections and in hollows, double anodes s<1> are used shaped to fit the recesses b, and receiving the action of the current of the anode s.
Patent GB-189913506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Lamp Extinguishers.
Inventor: CARS BARUCH
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 13,506. Cars, B. June 29. Extinguishing oil lamps.-Relates to argand extinguishers in which the extinction is effected by raising a sliding sleeve on the wick-tube into contact with the flame spreader. The slotted-metal rack c' of the sliding sleeve c engages with a pinion d<2> on a tubular shaft d<1>, located between the spindle g<1> of the wick-raising mechanism and the tubular guide f, and terminating in a double-grooved pulley d, to which are attached the cords d<3>, d<4> for actuating the sleeve c. The cords, which may be distinguished by the use of differently-coloured material or differently-shaped finger rings d<5>, d<6>, are wound in opposite directions on the pulley, to which they are attached at d<3*>, d<4*>, and are prevented from slipping off the pulley by flanges or fingers f<1> projecting from the tubular guidef. The wick-raising spindle g<1> carries at its outer end the thumb-button g, and at its inner end the pinion g<2> for actuating the rack h<1> of the wick-carrier h.
Patent GB-189915154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedal Actuated Driving-mechanism for Use in Propelling Small Boats.
Inventor: DURAND HENRY STRONG
Filed: 1899-07-22
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 15,154. Lake, H. H., [Durand, H. S., Beck, R. M., and McLellan, R. K.]. July 22. Driving-gear for screw propellers.-Figs. 1 and 2 show a gear operated by one or two persons. Two opposite cranks on a shaft 2 are coupled by rods 4 to swinging arms 3,3<1> provided with pedals 30<1>, 30<1>. The shaft 2 is geared in the manner shown to the screw shaft. Cords with handles 31<1> may be secured to the arms to assist in the return stroke. Two or more such gears may be placed in each boat their pedals being connected by rods.
Patent GB-189915566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clutches and Brakes.
Inventor: TRUEMAN HENRY PATTMANN
Filed: 1899-07-29
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 15,566. Trueman, H. P. July 29. Clutches and brakes, specially designed for cycles. The toothed ring 17, Fig. 1 and 2, drives the disc 13, secured on the axle, by a roller clutch, the rollers 15 of which are held up by packings of felt, cork, or similar elastic material 16, which also serve to exclude dirt and to retain the lubricant. A brake ring 26, Figs. 3 and 4, is placed between a flange 21 on the ring 17 and a boss 22, formed on one of the retaining-rings 19 and adjusted to serve as a locking-ring for the disc 13; a roller clutch, of opposite hand to the driving-clutch, is formed on the brake ring, which is split and prevented from rotating by a block 25 on the disc 23, formed with a projection 24 adapted to engage with the frame of the machine ; thus, when the ring 17 is turned backwards, the brake ring grips the boss 22 on the axle. The projection 24 and the block 25 may be made hollow for the supply of lubricating-material. The elastic packings may be held in clutches having friction ratchets, pawls, &c., and means may be provided for advancing them towards the small ends of the channels. Such packings may be fitted on the inside of the brake bands. The brake bands may be made up of separate blocks, or they may be tightened by the engagement of a pawl with a toothed surface on the ring flange 21.