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Patent GB-189719388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres and Rims for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: PRESTON EDWARD EVERARD
Filed: 1897-08-23
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 19,388. Preston, E. E., and Sibson, C. E. Aug. 23. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-For attaching the tyre to the rim, a channelled metal or wood rim A is provided with angular beadings B, against which take corresponding c o ncave metal bands G encased within the edges C of the cover lining E. The bands G may be endless, or may have overlapping ends, or may be in sections, and they preferably have downwardlyturned inside portions. The latter may be dispensed with, in which case the beadings B have slots to receive studs or buttons fixed on the bands G. According to the Provisional Specification the separate air tube may be replaced by a piece of rubber stretched across the rim.
Patent GB-189807911-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Lamp and Luggage Bracket for Cycles.
Inventor: LEWIS WYNDHAM WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-02
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 7911. Lewis, W W. April 2. Lamp brackets for velocipedes. Steel wire is bent to form a pair of frames b, c, d, e, g, the vertical members d of which are braced together by loops o, and the screw-threaded ends a, t are clipped to the head of the machine. The plate h carrying or forming part of the lamp bracket k is adapted to slide along the horizontal members e.
Patent GB-189819349-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Penetrable Targets.
Inventor: BURNS TOM BELL
Filed: 1898-09-12
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 19,349. Burns, T. B. Sept. 12. Targets.-One leg of the target is inserted in a socket g, which can be raised into a vertical position by pressing the treadle i or working the lever c or both. The lever and treadle are connected by a link h, and the lever is mounted on an axle b preferably connected to the socket by toothed sectors d, e. c' is a catch determining the two positions of the target. m is a spindle carrying the signalling-dummy, which rises when the target falls and vice versÔ.
Patent GB-189821786-A (GB)
Title: Improved Incandescent Spirit Vapour Lamp with Vapour Generator.
Inventor: BEESE RICHARD
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 21,786. Beese, R., and Perlich, A. Oct. 17. Incandescent vapour lamps.-Vaporization of the spirit, which is conveyed to the annular vaporizing- chamber d by wicks c, is started by a heating-ring w which is heated by burning spirit in a receptacle x<1>. The vapour passes through a horizontal tube g and perforations in a tube f and its cap f<1> to the mixing-chamber n, the supply of air to which is controlled by slots k in a drum h and corresponding slots in an inner rotary drum. The burner head p has two series of concentrically-arranged holes s, t, a deflecting and heating disc u, holes v, v<1>, and a mantle holder r. To extinguish the lamp, a valve z is removed from the end of a tube y connecting the chamber d with the upper part a of the spirit reservoir.
Patent GB-189822884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Making Electrical Connections.
Inventor: ANDREAS ERNST
Filed: 1898-10-31
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 22,884. Andreas, E. Oct. 31. Secondary batteries.-Connections for secondary batteries consist of rings A of hard lead which embrace the lugs E, E', E<2>, the whole being pressed together by wedges D, also of hard lead
Patent GB-189823419-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Winding Warp Threads upon Beams and Weaving them from Beams at relatively different Speeds.
Inventor: HOFFMANN OSWALD
Filed: 1898-11-07
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 23,419. Hoffmann, O. Nov. 7. Yarns, beaming; loom let-off motions.-In winding warp threads upon beams, or weaving them from beams, at different speeds, a uniform speed ratio is obtained either by employing beams of varying diameter, as shown in Fig. 3, or by employing different beams for the various chains, in which case the beams are geared together. In the former case the diameter and width of the sections of the beam, and in the latter the diameter of the beams and the ratio of the gearing, are selected to give the required speed ratio to the yarn. In each case it is necessary to brake one beam only. When one beam a is employed, the enlarged part b is either formed of separate rings or by winding suitable.stuff or fabric upon the beam, and the threads are evenly distributed by rods c.
Patent GB-189823833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Rams.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-11-12
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 23,833. Evans, W., and Hopwood, A. Nov. 12. Hydraulic rams.- The waste valve is in the form of a flat ring with faces a, a<1> on both inner and outer edge, thus having a large opening. The lift can be varied by adjusting the supporting-spind:e D.
Patent GB-189825266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Working of Joiners' and Engineers' Vices.
Inventor: DOWEY DAVID FORSTER
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 25,266. Dowey, D. F. Nov. 30. Vices.-The adjusting-screw 6 of an instantaneous-grip vice is journalled in the movable jaw 4 carried by the slide 3. A wedge 5 is fixed to the slide and engages with the inclined lower face of the nut 7, the upper face of which has teeth to engage with the teeth on the fixed part 1 of the vice. By turning back the screw 6, the teeth are disengaged and the slide 3 can be freely moved to and fro. On. reversing the screw, the teeth are first engaged and then the final grip is given to the work.
Patent GB-189901918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Brakes of Bicycles, Tricycles, and the like.
Inventor: PLAYER JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 1918. Player, J. H. Jan. 27. Clutches; brakes. -Relates to backpedalling brakes for bicycles, tricycles, &c. A collar B mounted on the hub carries a spring pawl b<2> which engages ratchet teeth s<1> on the inside of the chainwheel S during forward driving. The chain-wheel is provided with a notched flange s<2>, which engages a hook f<2> on the end of a brake band F fixed to a flanged disc E fixed to the axle. On back-pedalling the band is tightened on a drum D mounted on the hub. The collar B and drum D are formed with threads of opposite direction, so that the drum acts as a lock-nut. In a modification, the disc E is arranged eccentrically to the drum D, and the brake consists of a wedge-shaped piece which is forced into the space between the drum and disc flange.
Patent GB-189909230-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Dispatch Apparatus.
Inventor: BATCHELLER BIRNEY CLARK
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 9230. Batcheller, B. C. May 2. Pneumatic d e s p a t c h apparatus.-Relates to the sending - mechanism. A cradle consisting of two parallel cylinders D<2>, D<3> between sectors D' is hung between cheeks C at a gap in the transmission tube having a bye-pass, and is normally held in an eccentric position, so that one of the cylinders bridges the gap while the other is free to receive a carrier. The cradle is swung when it is desired to send the carrier off, but it is re-set automatically when the carrier has been blown out of it. The sending-swing may be given directly by a handle, and the return swing by a spring after the departing carrier has drawn a spring bolt which holds the cradle after the movement by hand. A pneumatic action is, however, preferred, and Fig. 16 shows one arrangement. The cradle is linked to the piston-rod of a piston in a cylinder E, one end of which is connected to the bye-pass by a pipe x having a three-way cock x<1> with an atmospheric port, and the other end by a pipe P, P', valve 0, and pipe Q. A branch P<2> of the pipe P leads to a valve y, which is set at the same end of the cylinder as the cock, and is connected by a pipe N to a small cylinder M. The small cylinder M and the first valve O being shown to a larger scale in Fig. 4, it will be seen that the piston supported in this cylinder by a spring holds up a key L<5>, part of which constitutes a strap to an eccentric sheave L<3> on a shaft L. Normally the key is lodged under the valve rod R. A spring being coiled round the shaft L, the eccentric is rocked when the carrier passes over an arm L<1> which projects from the shaft into the transmission tube. In the recovery of the initial position the valve is operated so as to cut off the small cylinder from the atmosphere, which reaches it through the second valve and to admit pressure to the main cylinder, the three-way cock being turned to admit pressure for the sending stroke, and then to cut it off and reconnect the cylinder with the atmosphere. The valve operated by the eccentric admits the pressure for the return stroke. The returned piston sets the other valve to admit pressure to the small cylinder, so that its piston puts the key out of line with the first valve, and thus is consequently re-set by its spring. The small cylinder and associated valve may be arranged coaxially. In a modified arrangement, the separate pipes x, P<1> to the ends of the main cylinder are replaced by a distributing-valve which is operated positively in one direction by a hand-lever and is retained by a spring detent. The second valve moves with this detent, and serves as a piston for disengaging it when communication is opened between the pipes P, Q by the first valve as before. A spring then reverses the distributing-valve. In a third arrangement, the detent is retracted mechanically.
Patent GB-189909300-A (GB)
Title: Combined Mechanical Rivetters, Borers, Caulkers, and Cutters Apparatus for Large Surface Work.
Inventor: DUTHIE JOHN
Filed: 1899-05-03
Granted: 1900-05-03
Abstract: 9300. Duthie, J. May 3. Riveting ; boring and drilling; riveted joints; steam and other fluid pressure hammers; supports for portable machines.-The object is to perform the operations of riveting, caulking, boring, cutting, &c. upon ships, bridges, caissons, tanks, gasometers, and other large work. The riveting or other tool, whether driven by steam, hydraulic, pneumatic, or other power, has a notched or hooked handle A, Fig. 4, for hooking on to a cable or chain B which is fixed to the work by eye-bolts &c. C and takes the back thrust. The cable may be of steel or iron wire bound with wire or hemp if desired. The cable may extend right round the ship S or other object, either horizontally as shown or vertically. It is kept in place by guy ropes and tightened by screws, wedges W, &c.
Patent GB-189911692-A (GB)
Title: A Portable Sanitary Seat or Guard for Use on Water-closet Seats.
Inventor: WALCHNER BERNARD
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 11,692. Walchner, B., and Walchner, A., [trading as Gebr³der Walchner]. June 5. Closet seat guards are formed, as shown in Fig. 1, of two pieces a of wood, papier mÔchÚ, &c., hinged together at the middle b. Distancing-studs may be formed on the under surface.
Patent GB-189915209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chairs for Railways.
Inventor: PLEWMAN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-24
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 15,209. Plewman, W. H., and Graham J. July 24. Chairs for railways are made in two symmetrical parts, each with a base b, jaw c, and tongue e, which extends under the base of the other part. The jaws are tightened on the rail, when the parts are in position, by driving the spikes through the holes h, i, which do not quite register. The same construction is used for guard rail chairs in which two bearing-surfaces for the two rails and an intermediate loose piece p are provided. A vertical wooden key and a wooden strip between the base b and tongue e may be applied.
Patent GB-189915802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Deodourizing or similar Spray Producers.
Inventor: STONE HERBERT
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 15,802. Stone, H., and White, W. Aug. 2. Spray producers for deodorizing &c. The air and liquid supply passages 8, 9 open into the common chamber 11 of the removable nozzle, and a screw 12 is used to regulate the air supply independently of the nozzle. The head comprising the air pump 5 and the air and liquid pipes is screwed to the liquid receptacle 7, which forms a stand. The pipe 6 acts as an air reservoir, and may be discharged by the valve 14.
Patent GB-189916431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Gun Carriages and other Vehicles.
Inventor: STEVENS ALFRED
Filed: 1899-08-12
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 16,431. Stevens, A., and Penney, W. S. Aug. 12. Military transport carts; brakes.-A plan is shown. The brake blocks b for acting on the wheel hubs are carried on the transverse bars d, d, which are drawn together at either end by links i, i or h, h under the action of the rod j, or are drawn together at the middle by the links n,p, q, under the action of the link m. The rod j and the link m are connected to the vertical lever k. If the lever k is moved to the right or left, the corresponding wheel is braked, and, if it is moved forward, then both wheels are braked.
Patent GB-189917881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stands for Sacks of Flour and the like.
Inventor: ROURKE DENIS
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 17,881. Rourke, D. Sept. 5. Stands.-A stand for sacks of flour, for use in bakehouses, is made with four legs B pivoted to a fixed frame A on the floor so that it can be lowered by winch tackle into the position shown in Fig. 2, for loading. When loaded, it is again raised into the position shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189921832-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Cycle Front Fork.
Inventor: WALL RICHARD JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-01
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 21,832. Wall, R. J. Nov. 1. Supporting bearings of cycles. The front wheel axle is mounted on springs b, which are carried by plugs c brazed into the ends of the fork a.
Patent GB-190002056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generator or like Furnaces.
Inventor: ROLLINSON WILLIAM OLIVER
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 2056. Rollinson, W. O. Feb. 1. Smoke-consuming; dead-plates.-The dead-plate of a steam-boiler or other furnace is constructed with a hinged flap or door E, which may be opened for the admission of air above the fire. Below the flap is a grating D, Fig. 1, or the flap may be formed with a grating of curved bars G, Fig. 3, or with corrugations H, Figs. 5 and 6. According to the Provisional Specification, the flap may have a downwardly-projecting flange at the front, this flange being perforated or slotted.
Patent GB-190008665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Charging Apparatus.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 8665. Johnson, J. Y., [Wellman-Seaver Engineering Co.]. May 10. Cranes; lifting-dogs.-Relates to apparatus, for charging furnaces with ingots, such as that described in Specification No. 6210 A.D. 1896, in which means is provided for effecting the automatic gripping of the ingot by the tongs, for swinging the tongs to any desired position, for counter-balancing the tongs, and for releasing the ingot from the tongs. The charging-apparatus is shown in Fig. 1. The transverse crane girder 4 is traversed on girders 3 by means of an electric or other motor, and on the girder 4 itself the trolley 5 runs. Mounted on the trolley 6 is a turn-table, from which depend the structure carrying the ingot-gripping tongs, and the mechanism for raising, lowering, opening and closing the tongs. The annular rack 10 gears with the pinion 11 on the shaft 12, and is driven by the motor 13, so as to turn the depending structure 9 in any direction. The front frame 16 and side plates 17 form the operator's box, containing the mechanism for opening and closing the tongs, and the various switches and controllers. A motor 18 for raising and lowering the rear arms of the levers 14 is carried on the levers 14. The fixed jaw of the tongs is carried by, or forms part of, the arm 23 mounted upon the shaft 24. The movable jaw 26 is connected to the threaded rod 27, provided with a nut, which is confined to the box 29 and engages with the spurwheel 30 on the shaft 31. Rotation is imparted to the nut from the hand-wheel 34. The arm 25, Fig. 5, is connected to the knuckle 37 of the toggle levers 38, 39, and the toggle levers cause the ingot to be automatically gripped on raising the tongscarrying structure after the jaws are in position.
Patent GB-190008986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Brakes for Railways.
Inventor: GOUZIN CHARLES
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 8986. Gouzin, C., and Bleys, P. May 15. Brakes, air. Relates to improvements as regards the application of the apparatus described in Specification No. 12,239, A.D. 1899, to compressed-air brakes for railway vehicles. A plunger pump X is in connection with one chamber of the cistern Y, another chamber of which supplies the centrifugal pump A through the pipe b. The normal operation of the apparatus is the same as that described in the Specification named above, but in this case additional pistons P<3>, P<4> are fitted to the rod t, and ports are cut in the casing J, while the spring I bears on the block Q, which is kept a certain distance from the piston D by the springs r. Under ordinary conditions the pump X delivers water through the pipes b<3> or b<4>, and b<5>, to the cistern Y, but should the pump A, which usually controls the brakes, break down, the pressure water from the pump X, failing to find a sufficiently large outlet through the small ports O<5> will, owing to the difference in diameters of the pistons P<3>, P', cause the whole set of pistons to sink until the piston D is at the bottom of the cylinder C, and in this position the brakes are applied. The tension of the spring I for regulating the maximum speed is adjusted by the band-wheel V and the bevel and other gear shown. The block u, which bears on the adjusting-cap K, has a rod 4, Fig. 2, the upper end of which bears against a slide bar 5. A clockwork movement actuates the drawing-cylinders 9, 10 for a roll of paper and the cam 13. As this cam rotates it pulls back the hinged arm 15, which on being released again is returned by the spring 17, a pin on which indents the paper. When the maximum speed is exceeded and the brakes applied, the projection 19 on the arm 18 of the piston-rod t raises the hinge piece 20 and passes over it. When the brakes have sufficiently reduced the speed, the projection 19 lowers the piece 20 and actuates the lever 21, which is then drawn back by the spring 23 and strikes a rod 24, a pin on which pricks the lower part of the paper and records the excess of speed.
Patent GB-190013057-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Garment to be Worn as a Substitute for a Waistcoat.
Inventor: SLATTER EDWIN
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 13,057. Slatter, E., and Slatter, G. July 19. Waistcoats; belts.- A garment to be worn as a substitute for a waistcoat in hot weather or in tropical climates consists of a waistband A with supporting shoulder straps E, the front parts of which are widened as shown, and may be shaped to represent the opening in an ordinary waistcoat. One or more adjusting- straps are provided at the back of the waistband.
Patent GB-190015598-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Manufacture or Preparation of Alkaline Amides.
Inventor: EWAN THOMAS
Filed: 1900-09-01
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 15,598. Ewan, T., and Pfleger, J. Sept. 1. Amides, metallic.-Alkaline amides, especially sodium amide, are formed by passing a rapid current of dry ammonia into the interior of the molten alkali or an alloy thereof. The ammonia rises up through the metal in a finely-divided state. The proportions are 1 kilogram of ammonia per hour to 6 kilograms of the alkaline metal. The speed should be sufficient to maintain, by the heat of the chemical reaction, the desired temperature without any external heating.
Patent GB-190105121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insulating Strips or Cores for Rheostats, Electric Heaters and similar Devices.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 5121. Justice, P. M., [Erie Exploration Co.]. March 11. Insulators. - An insulator for a standard heater or resistance consists of a strip 1, shown in side view in Fig. 2, and section in Fig. 5, moulded with projections 4, between which a resistant conductor is wound, and with end pieces 6, 13, 18, the end piece 6 being recessed to receive the part 18 of another strip when two are placed in line. Transverse holes 12 for fastenings are provided in the ends. Such insulators, when wound, can be fitted together either edge to edge, end to end, or side by side ; in the last case, the connecting conductors are passed through the grooves 10 in the end pieces.
Patent GB-190105779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tramway and like Tickets.
Inventor: BROWN HARRY NATHANIAL
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 5779. Brown, H. N., and Maynard, H. L. March 19. Railway and like tickets.-The ticket a has a transfer b attached, and a duplicate of the transfer is printed on the back of the ticket. By folding the ticket and transfer along the line c and punching in the appropriate spaces, the transfer and its duplicate can be made to show the time and places for which the transfer is valid. The tickets are made up in strips or pads.
Patent GB-190105851-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Single Chain Dipper Dredge Buckets.
Inventor: PRICE JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-20
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 5851. Price, J. March 20. Grabs.-Consists of an improved dredging grab bucket. The bucket halves B, B<1> are under the control of springs such as 8, S<1>, which are so arranged that their closing force is at a minimum when the bucket is open, and at a maximum when it is closed. A shaft F mounted in the frame has fixed to it a drum D, on which the lifting- rope W is wound, so that, on the loadedbucket coming into contact with a stop on the crane, the shaft F is rotated, and ropes &c. connected to the shaft and to the bucket halves are thus wound up on the shaft, and open the bucket. On the bucket reaching the ground and the strain on the rope W being relaxed, the springs are then able to close the bucket.
Patent GB-190107268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Propeller Shaft Bearings.
Inventor: YOUNGER ARCHIBALD SCOTT
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 7268. Younger, A. S., and King, J. F. April 9. Stern bearings.-The stern tube is formed with a connecting flange A' at one end, and at the other end terminates close up to the propeller boss B, bearing bushes N lined with white metal or lignum vitµ supporting the shaft F. Stuffing-boxes and glands C, D are arranged at each end of the tube A, and a collar or ring E, fitted to or formed integral with the boss B, co-operates with the stuffing-box C to exclude water. The tube A is recessed at A' to form a receptacle for lubricant, which is supplied through a tube or tubes G, a pipe H, fitted with a stop cock, acting as a drain. According to the Provisional Specification, a bearing fitted close up to the propeller is substituted for the stern tube, such bearing being rendered accessible for adjustment by enlarging the propeller boss or by an opening in the frame. A separate cover, provided with a stuffing-box, is conveniently attached to the propeller frame.