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Patent GB-189821343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressing and Securing Sectional Blocks of Timber to Form Rectangular or Square Blocks.
Inventor: HAWLEY JAMES
Filed: 1898-10-11
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 21,343. Hawley, J. Oct. 11. Spiked plates pins, dowel and like.-Relates to means of making large blocks of timber by securing together a number of small blocks. The small blocks a and b, Fig. 1, are fastened together by spiked plates d. The spikes of the plates are first driven into the blocks, and then the ends are bent down. The " dowels" c are first in the form shown in Fig. 3. The pointed ends are then driven into ends of the blocks as shown in Fig. 1. The blocks are grooved to receive the " dowels." The blocks are applicable for paving floors, streets, and the like.
Patent GB-189821524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnetic Variable Speed and Clutch Gearing.
Inventor: WOLLASTON HENRY APPLEBY
Filed: 1898-10-13
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 21,524. Wollaston, H. A., and Kennedy, R. Oct. 13. Clutches; electromagnetic gearing.-Motion is transmitted from the shaft B to the pulley C by means of an alternating-current generator having a short-circuited armature and a separately-excited field magnet. The armature consists of a soft iron or other ring M and a copper or other suitable hoop L secured upon a disc K fixed to the pulley. The field magnet has the poles of any one side of similar polarity. The armature is rotated at a speed less than that of the field magnet, the difference depending upon the load on the pulley C and upon the strength of the field magnet, which may be varied by means of the rheostat J.
Patent GB-189823555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Railway Signalling and for Bringing Trains to a Standstill Automatically.
Inventor: THOMAS THOMAS MARTIN
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 23,555. Thomas, T. M. Nov. 8. Brakes.-A weighted lever mounted on the permanent way is operated from the ordinary s i g n a l connections, or independently from the signal box, so that, when the signal is at safety, the lever is inoperative, but, when the signal is at danger, the level is raised into position to trip the lever D on the engine. The lever D is connected by a chain &c. C to the lever b of the.cock B, which normally shuts off the steam pipe E connected to the boiler from the steam-brake pipe F, and from the pipe g of the cylinder H. The cylinder H is provided with a pistonj, which is connected to the regulator lever K. When the lever D is operated, the steam brakes are applied, and the piston j is actuated to close the regulator. A whistle or other audible signal L is mounted on the cylinder H, and is sounded simultaneously with the application of the brakes &c. A valve j<1>, connected to the pistonj, shuts off the steam from the cylinder H when the regulator is closed. In the case of vacuum or pneumatic-pressure brakes, the lever D controls a cock in an open-ended branch pipe connected to the train service pipe. The end of the branch pipe is closed by a screw cap, when the apparatus is to be put out of action.
Patent GB-189823997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bellows for Musical Instruments.
Inventor: EHRLICH PAUL
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 23,997. Ehrlich, P. Nov. 14. Organs and like instruments; automatic instruments.-The invention consists of improvements in bellows for organs and other musical instruments. b is the wind-chest, and c, c are the feeders operated by links f, f. Within the wind-chest is a bellows a which is distended by a spring d so long as there is no pressure of wind in the chest. The bellows a collapse under pressure, thus increasing the capacity of the chest and exercising a regulating influence on the wind supply.
Patent GB-189901973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Treating Textile Yarns and Fabrics Prior to Sizing, Dyeing, Scouring, Filling or the like.
Inventor: SMITH CICERO
Filed: 1899-01-28
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 1973. Smith, C., Smith, W., Hodkinson, J., and Chorley, J. C. Jan. 28. Yarns, finishing and dressing.-In treating yarns for sizing, scouring, filling, and other purposes, the material is passed through a chamber h heated by steam pipes i &c. before being passed into the size trough p, &c. Fig. 1 shows an apparatus for treating warps. The size in the trough p may be heated by passing steam into either or both of the drums r, g. The chamber h may be divided into two compartments as shown.
Patent GB-189906638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Pneumatic Tires and like Articles.
Inventor: RICKMAN FRANKLIN EUGENE
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 6638. Rickman, F. E., and Hawthorn, C. A. March 28. Tyres, pneumatic, i n fl a t i n gvalves for. Fig. 2 shows a valve applied to the side of a tyre by means of a head E<1> and a nut G having holes g to facilitate turning, a metal washer F and a rubber washer H being used. Air enters the tyre through, but is prevented from escaping by, a rubber valve M having a slit m and shaped as shown to engage the part O which is screwed into the casing E. A screw plug I, having a rubber packing-ring J, is provided. Fig. 5 shows a modified form of the valve M and the part O. A valve M may be inserted in the casing of an inflating-valve which passes through a wheel rim.
Patent GB-189909303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Brick Arches, Crowns, or Roofs for Furnaces and Ovens.
Inventor: VROOMAN HENRY SECHRIST
Filed: 1899-05-03
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 9303. Vrooman, H. S. May 3. Firebricks.-Firebrick arches for furnaces and ovens are constructed of interlocking and angular bricks. The end bricks are shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The lower portions of the bricks are longer than the upper portions.
Patent GB-189909476-A (GB)
Title: An Ointment.
Inventor: BROWN SAMUEL JAMES
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 9476. Brown, S. J. May 5. Ointments.-An ointment for the cure of human wounds consists of a mixture of butter, kidney suet. white beeswax, and powdered resin. When intended for use with animals, the butter is replaced by flead.
Patent GB-190001443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and applicable to Means for Spraying Liquids and Fluids, Disinfectants and other Matters in Solution.
Inventor: ADAMS JOSEPH BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1901-01-23
Abstract: 1443. Adams, J. B., and Whitgreave, C. V. Jan. 23. Spray-producers. -The liquid, disinfectant, &c. is contained in the vessel a, which is provided with a piston packing a' to work in or on the hollow base b, so as to act as an air pump. A spring c holds the piston up, and an air inlet valve b<2> is provided. The compressed air passes into the vessel a through the tube and valve d', and the liquid passes through the tube g to the nozzle e<1>, which forms the end of theremovable cap or tube e.
Patent GB-190002827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery used by Printers, Bookbinders, Paper Rulers and Lithographers for Ruling, Gumming, and Maturing Paper.
Inventor: NORTH SAMUEL WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 2827. North, S. W. Feb. 13. Ruling machines and appliances.-The paper is fed from the table D to the cylinder A provided with grippers C actuated by cams. The cylinder is heated by internal burners, gas being introduced through the trunnions. Pens J are provided for ruling ; they are lifted from the paper by cam mechanism at the point required. The ruled sheets are dried by the heat of the cylinder, and are then removed by the grippers E on the cylinder F. The flyer G takes the sheets from the cylinder F and deposits them on the table D'.
Patent GB-190005232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Storage Batteries.
Inventor: KENNEDY PATRICK
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5232. Kennedy, P. March 20. Secondary batteries.-Relates to a support for the active material. A sheet of rubber A, Fig. 3, has formed in it a number of parallel passages a, each of a size to take one of the bars c of the metal grid. Fig. 4. The passages may be closed along one end a', and at the other end they merge into a slot b, in which the part d of the grid, Fig. 4, lies when it is placed in the plate A. The rubber is cut away along the lines of the passage a on both faces, so as to form a number of cells c<1> in which the active material is placed.
Patent GB-190007518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miner's Coal Boxes
Inventor: JAMES THOMAS LLEWELLYN
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 7518. James, T. L. April 24. Coal scuttles.-Miners' coal boxes, made of sheet metal, for carrying coal, such as are described in Specification No. 22,498, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Stoves &c.], are improved by turning over the sharp edge A on the top of handle recesses. The handles are made from a blank, Fig. 5, with the folded central part curved upwards and the ends folded and riveted over the edge of the box.
Patent GB-190007553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings.
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 7553. Deutsche Waffenund Munitions-fabriken and Riebe, A. April 24. Roller bearings.-Relates to a cage for rollers differing from fixed cages, consisting of bars and end rings, on the one hand and from chain cages on the other. Two rollers are journalled in a pair of segmental end pieces f connected by a tierod g. Two pairs of end pieces f are then pivoted together by a tie-rod h, so that four consecutive rollers are linked together. The end pieces f may be formed with extensions i adapted to bear against the adjacent end pieces. In order to centre the rollers once during each revolution, cam surfaces k may be provided within the bearing, as shown in Fig. 5, which represents a portion of a plummerblack for shafts. As each roller approaches the position of maximum pressure, it has some tendency to recoil or recede. To avoid strain due to this tendency, the end pieces f may be made resilient, or the rollers may be journalled in resilient bearings in the end pieces.
Patent GB-190008273-A (GB)
Title: A Device for the Purpose of Keeping and Carrying Reels of Thread and the like.
Inventor: SZAMEIT EWALD
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 8273. Szameit, E. May 4. Reel holders.- The reels are threaded, as shown, on bars d which are hinged to one side of a wire frame a, and are secured by clip or like fastenings at the other side. The frame may have feet, or be mounted on a base, or two such frames may be combined together.
Patent GB-190010494-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Letter-file
Inventor: KRATZ-BOUSSAC HENRI OTHON
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 10,494. Kratz-Boussac, H. O. June 8. Filing papers.-Fig. 1 shows a side view, and Fig. 2 a plan, of the file in its open position. The covers x, y are secured to the back along the lines m, n. The filing-tubes d are secured to a flat bar c, pivoted in supports b on the cover y. The wire frame e slides in the tubes d, and is held in place by the spring f secured to the cover x. In modifications, the tubes d are connected together to form a frame similar to the frame e, and are secured to the cover y by a spring similar to the spring f, or by means of a looped metal plate.
Patent GB-190015711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Leather Staking Machines.
Inventor: PRINTZ EMANUEL
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 15,711. Printz, E. Sept. 4. Hides or skins, tanned or tawed, treating.- Relates to leather staking and perching machines. The machine is constructed in the usual manner with a fixed table D and a reciprocating carriage B, having a movable arm C. A crank disc E on the driving-shaft K is connected by a pitman G with the carriage B, and also by pitman J with links N pivoted at J<1> to the arm C. The joint-pins L of the pitmen J or links N are guided in slotted plates M on the carriage B. The arm C is thus lifted clear of the leather during its return stroke, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190016925-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Valve, more Particularly Intended for use in connection with Apparatus for the Administration of Anaesthetics.
Inventor: POOLE ERNEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-09-22
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 16,925. Poole, E. W. Sept. 22. Inhalers; anµsthetics, administering &c.- Relates to a valve more particularly designed for use in apparatus for the administration of anaesthetics. The valve seat consists of a circular ring a, Fig. 1, having an upturned fl a n g e around its inner edge. The valve consists of a disc b which is connected by a helical strip b' to a ring b<1>. Fig. 4 shows a plan of a metal plate with the line g marked on it to serve as a guide in cutting-out the valve. Fig. 5 shows a side view of the valve. The disc b is placed on the flange and the strip b' and ring b<1> encircle it. The valve is held on its seat by a ring c provided with a flange, the upper edge c' of which is turned over so as to hold down the ring b<1>.
Patent GB-190018643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single Cylinder Compound Compressors
Inventor: GRANT THOMAS
Filed: 1900-10-18
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 18,643. Grant, T. Oct. 18. Compressing.-Compression is effected in two stages. Air or vapour is drawn through the channels b<3>, b<2> and past the cup-leather valve e into the cylinder, and is forced on the return stroke of the piston past the packing d to the other end of the cylinder. On the next stroke it is forced past the leather valve a' to the channel a<4>. The valve a' and the packing f are retained by a ring F and the cylinder cover c. The piston is hollow, and water circulates through it as well as through the cylinder jacket a<3>.
Patent GB-190019258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: NEMEROVSKY JOSEPH MARKS
Filed: 1900-10-27
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 19,258. Nemerovsky, J. M. Oct. 27. Brakes.-Relates to cycle and like brakes. Figs. 1 and 2 show a tyre brake in which the block a<3> is carried by a shoe a<2> adjustably secured to a bar A pivoted at a' to a spring &c. clip f<2> on the fork F. The bar A is held in its normal position by a spring s<1>, and is connected by a chain &c. f<3> to a lever B pivoted to a spring &c. clip f<4> and connected by a chain &c. b<2>, passing over pulleys &c., to a hand-lever pivoted to the handle-bar. In a modification, the ends of the bar A are bent, and the spring s<1> is placed under the bar the opposite end of which is flexibly connected to a spring &c. clip on one of the forks. Fig. 7 shows a rim brake, in which the blocks are carried by shoes d<3> pivoted at d' to a bracket D pivoted at d<1> to clips E on the front forks. Projections d<5> and e<1> limit the movement of the brake blocks and bracket, and springs s<2> and s<3> keep them in their normal positions. The front portion d<6> of the bracket is connected to the operating-cord &c. b<2> or to a cranked lever operated by the cord &c. In applying the brake to the back wheel of a cycle, the brake blocks are carried by an adjustable bracket connected to the back stays by.eye-pieces and guides fitting over rods on the stays, held in normal position by springs, and connected by a cord &c., passing over pulleys, to the operating-lever.
Patent GB-190100401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway-Gates
Inventor: SCHIEFERDECKER ADAM MAX
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 401. Schieferdecker, A. M. Jan. 7. Barriers 25 are opened and closed by a passing engine through the connections 13, gearing 9, 19, and carriages 4, 5 which are struck by a projection on the engine. The carriages run on guide-tracks 2, which are deflected at their ends 7 so that the carriage frees itself at the end of the stroke, and a hinged finger 6 on each carriage is provided so that the engine will only act in one direction. A yielding connection 27 is placed between the gate 25 and the arm on the pulley 15 which is operated by the chain &c. 13. This device, shown in Fig. 5, consists of a spring-pressed piston with an air valve and leakage hole working in a cylinder to prevent shock or too sudden descent.
Patent GB-190104660-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Holding the Backs of Shirts in Position
Inventor: ROBERTS THOMAS
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 4660. Roberts, T. March 5. Shirts.-Relates to means for holding the central part of the back of a shirt down to prevent it from forming an unsightly protuberance in wear. A heart-shaped piece of material b is sewn to the centre of the back of the shirt, and is provided with a strap a, by which it is fastened to a buckle d or a button on the back of the trousers.
Patent GB-190106757-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Fire Alarm, which might also be applied to Notify Over-heated Bearings in Machinery.
Inventor: BARNARD EBENEZER
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 6757. Barnard, E., and Stedman, H. G. April 1. Heating of bearings, indicating.-Relates to a fire alarm specially adapted for indicating overheating in bearings. A perforated container a has two terminals f of a line electric circuit projecting through the plug e forming the bottom. The container is filled with paraffin wax enclosing a globule of mercury. When sufficient heat is applied to melt the wax, the mercury falls to the bottom of the container and metallically connects the terminals f, thereby ringing an electric alarm. Modifications in the construction of the container are described.
Patent GB-190108786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Presses.
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 8786. Rhodes & Sons, J., and Rhodes, W. N. April 29. Presses.-Relates to clutch mechanism for power presses by which it is rendered impossible for more than one stroke of the ram to occur at each depression of the treadle. The catch plate D carries a pivoted arm C, the half-round portion of the spindle of which forms a key, which in one position connects the flywheel A to the shaft of the press, and in the other allows it to run free. A spindle g<1> carries an arm F, which normally stands in the path of the arm C and holds the key in the disengaged position ; this spindle at its rear end carries a lever e<1>, which engages a notch in the treadle rod E, so that, when the treadle is depressed, the arm F is turned aside and allows the spring J to turn the key into its engaging position. As the shaft rotates, the pin G on the plate D comes into contact with and pushes back the rod H, and thus disengages the rod E from the lever e<1>, whereupon the arm F is returned to and retained in the normal position by the springs f<2>, f<3> ready to disengage the clutch. The arm cannot now be moved to engage the clutch until the foot is removed from the treadle to allow the rod E to re-engage with the lever e'.
Patent GB-190109745-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or relating to Electric Current Circuit Breakers.
Inventor: MOY ERNEST FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 9745. Moy, E. F., and Bastie, P. H. May 10. Cut - outs.- Circuitbreakers are fitted with a time element or means for producing a lagging effect. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the core c is connected by a rod d with a rack d<1> engaging a pinion g mounted on a spindle carrying a flywheel j. At e is a guide-roller. Instead of a flywheel, one or more weighted bars, or fly vanes or other governors, may be employed. The Provisional Specification states that a frictional resistance such as a dash-pot may be employed.
Patent GB-190109919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wire Cables, Lightning Rods and the like
Inventor: STONE JAMES BENNETT
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 9919. Stone, J. B. May 13. Wire ropes or cables suitable for clothes lines, lightning-conductors, &c., are formed of a spiral metal strip b which forms a support for, and is covered by, wire strands a. The strands and strip are preferably formed with opposing spirals of different pitch.
Patent GB-190110700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Tram and Railways on a Sectional Conductor System.
Inventor: HACKING ROBERT
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1902-07-23
Abstract: 10,700. Hacking, R., Hancock, A. W., and Leighton, J. May 23. Electric railways and tramways on a sectional conductor system with electromagnetic switches. Conductors; switches ; collectors.-The conductor is divided by insulated pieces 5 into sections 1, 2, 3, 4, which may be placed on the surface or overhead. Short insulated lengths 2x, 2x x, 3<x>, 3<x x> are placed near the entrance and end of each section, the latter being used when the vehicle is to run in both directions. The sections are connected to the main conductor 6 through the contact A on the switch, which is operated by a shunt current from the collector through the contact C, and solenoid e. The switch is opened again by a shunt current from the collector through the short insulated length, contact B, and solenoid d. The collector has two or more wheels f bearing on the sections, and a wheel f<1> running on the return conductor 9.
Patent GB-190119052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Boiler Flue Arches
Inventor: FOXWORTHY HENRY WINDSOR
Filed: 1901-09-24
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 19,052. Foxworthy, H. W., and Moore, R. W., [trading as Windsor & Co., H.]. Sept. 24. Settings.-Firebrick arches used in boiler settings are constructed of blocks which are rabbeted and joggled so as to interlock at the radial joints, both in the vertical and longitudinal directions. Fig. 1 shows a portion of an arch so constructed, and Fig. 7 shows a single block in perspective to a larger scale. When several such blocks are used end to end, their ends may also be rabbeted. The ribs b of the joggles are preferably grooved as shown at c, to receive grouting cement.
Patent GB-190202729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horses' Shoes and Pads or Cushions for Protecting the Feet of Horses and Preventing Slipping of the same.
Inventor: THOMAS DAVID
Filed: 1902-02-03
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 2729. Thomas, D. Feb. 3. Special section ; pads or cushions for preventing slipping. -Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications No. 15,387, A.D. 1888, and No. 19,063, A.D. 1891. The shoe is nar. rower at the toe or of the same width throughout, and at any part of the shoe or all round it an undercut flange A is formed, opposite to which are studs B, either undercut or not. A recess C is thus formed for the reception of a rubber pad P, which may be short so as to form a calk, or extend across the heels, as shown. Lateral extensions may bear on the frog. Parts of the flange or studs may be serrated, as shown.
Patent GB-190210594-A (GB)
Title: Cleats for Fastening Electric Wires or Cables in Casing or other Carrying Arrangement, Temporary or Otherwise or for Permanent Fixing to Walls, Ceilings, Roofs and the like
Inventor: RILEY VICTOR WATSON
Filed: 1902-05-08
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 10,594. Riley, V. W., and Rowing, H. W. May 8. Conductors, supports or holders for.-Electric wires or cables are secured to a wall or other support by means of a cleat or holder A secured by a thumb-screw B. The cleat may be shaped as required, and a pair of insulating-cleats may be used for bare conductors. A nail may be used instead of the thumb-screw.