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Patent GB-189728205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Running Gear and Frames of Road Vehicles and Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MAXIM HIRAM PERCY
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 28,205. Maxim, H. P. May 3, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Undercarriages.- Relates primarily to motor road vehicles, but certain of the features of the invention are applicable to road vehicles generally. The side frames, Fig. 1, are composed of upper and lower tubes A, A' connected at the ends by union pieces, and at intermediate points by clips a, a, to which the transverse springs B, B are attached. The front portion of the frame, Fig. 3, is also composed of two members c, c' resting at the middle on an axle D guided vertically at the ends by jaws projecting downwards from the frame.
Patent GB-189803784-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Induced Draught and the Avoidance of Smoke in Marine Boiler Furnaces and Land Furnaces in some cases.
Inventor: WESTON BENJAMIN SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-02-15
Granted: 1898-12-31
Abstract: 3784. Weston, B. S. Feb. 15. Exhaust-draught furnaces; smoke, treating.-Relates to a system of water draught for marine boilers, stated in the Provisional Specification to be applicable also for land boilers where a sufficient fall of water is available. The water also condenses the products of combustion. Figs. 1 and 3 show a sectional elevation and half plan, respectively, of a vessel fitted with the system. A pipe C, M extends from stem to stern of the vessel, and has a branch F leading to a condensing-chamber H which opens below at L again into the pipe, and which may be connected to the smoke-box K by throwing over the damper plate J. Valves are also fitted at D and E. The upper part of the chamber H is formed with a perforated partition through which the water is showered into the products of combustion. The furnace is worked by natural draught until sufficient speed has been attained, the water passing through the direct passage C, after which the damper J is thrown over and the water is diverted into the branch F. A centrifugal fan may be fitted in connection with the condensing - chamber to increase the suction. The pipe may be either outside the hull or within it.
Patent GB-189806396-A (GB)
Title: Improved Running Shoe Spike.
Inventor: AFFORD FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-03-16
Granted: 1899-03-16
Abstract: 6396. Afford, F., and White, G. E. March 16. Spikes. - Spikes B for running- shoes are made with prongs a projecting from the base-plate A. The prongs pierce the outer sole, and are clinched over as shown.
Patent GB-189809115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means Employed for Moistening Warps when Weaving.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS FORREST
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 9115. Smith, T. F. April 20. Looms, warpdamping in. -A water trough 1, preferably placed between the back rest and the back shed rod and below the level of the warp, and provided with a perforated metal or gauze cover 3, has a circular brush intermittently rotated in it by suitable gearing, such as a ratchet-wheel 7 operated by a pawl on the lay sword.
Patent GB-189809611-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety Device for Lifts.
Inventor: KURTZIG HEINRICH
Filed: 1898-04-26
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 9611. Kurtzig, H. April 26. Lifts; buffers.-The bottom of the cage is fitted with buffers k, k<1>, which, in the event of the cage falling, strike against springs i, i', fixed at the bottom of the shaft. To prevent rebound, a projecting notched plate e engages with a pair of spring pawls f, f<1>. By rotating the rod b carrying the plate e, the pawls can be thrown out of engagement again.
Patent GB-189812346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filling Bottles with Liquids.
Filed: 1898-06-01
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 12,346. Crown Cork Co. and Moore, E. K. June 1. Bottling.-Relates more particularly to the class of machines described in Specification No. 7877, A.D. 1892, for filling bottles and stoppering them with 'Crown ' corks or stoppers, the present invention comprising means for enabling bottles, which are to be corked, to be previously filled in the same machine with either aerated or still liquids. The Figures show the valve-controlling mechanism, which is secured to a faced-up portion of the depressible filling-head by a bolt through the hole G &c., a washer a<7> being employed to form a liquid-tight connection between the liquid-supply passage in the filling-head and passage a<4> in the valve casing. The casing has two nozzles a<6>, one connected to the liquid supply and the other to a vacuum chamber, and these nozzles can be put alternately in communication with the bottle to be filled by actuating the valves b, b<x>, which control the communication between the nozzles a<6> and the passage a<4>. The valves are operated by rocking the hand-lever c, the projections c<2> on which engage with the valve spindles b<1>, b<2>. When the lever c is released, the valves are closed by the springs b<4>, and the lever c is returned to its central position. The boss c<4>, which forms the pivot of the lever c, is made conical, and works in a corresponding recess in the casing, a spring d<1> being interposed between the opposite side of the lever and the cap d<3>, to prevent the lever from working slack. In a modification, adapted for bottling liquids under pressure, one of the valves b, b<x> is arranging to serve as a snift valve, and the corresponding nozzle a<6> is omitted.
Patent GB-189812461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in relation to "Fenders" for Electrical and other Tramcars, Motor Cars, and such like Vehicles.
Inventor: TOWLE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-06-03
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 12,461. Towle, J. W. June 3. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to fenders for electrical or other tramcars, motor cars, &c. A screen or net L, having a gun-metal &c. frame, slides in channel-iron guides E, which are secured by trusses D and bolts F to saddles or brackets A carried to the journal boxes B and connected by rods C. Stay rods K are provided. The fender F may be fixed in any position by clamps. As the position of the fender is not affected by the vibration of the vehicle body, it may be fixed close to the ground. In a modification, the screens are hinged to the channel-iron, which may be replaced by gun metal.
Patent GB-189813995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Convertible or Sociable Bicycles and Velocipedes.
Inventor: AYLWARD JOHN
Filed: 1898-06-24
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 13,995. Aylward, J., and Comley, A. E. June 24. Bicycles; sociables; convertibles. -A bicycle &c. is converted into a sociable by substituting two saddles carried on a crossbar I D, Fig. 7, for the ordinary saddle, and attaching a pair of cranks on each side of the crank axle as shown. The cranks C may be permanently fixed or removable, and may be formed by stamping or by connecting the parts by cottar pins. The adjacent cranks may be arranged at an angle of 180‹ as shown, or may be placed so as to move simultaneously in the same direction. The crank axle may be made in two parts, which are connected by a clutch. The axle is provided with two slots at one end, or one of the cranks may have two holes for the cottar pin to allow the crank to be turned through an angle of 180‹. The saddles are supported by stays I B.
Patent GB-189814462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chambers for Drying Slurry.
Inventor: ANDERSON GILBERT LAURIE
Filed: 1898-06-30
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 14,462. Anderson, G. L. June 30. Kilns.-Relates to a chamber for drying slurry &c., which may be used with a Johnson kiln. The drying is effected by gases from the kiln, and the slurry is placed on horizontal removable metal plates d supported on girders n and protected by a brick arch e as shown. Slurry is also spread on horizontal or slightly-inclined floors g, k, the former consisting of removable metal plates supported on rails h and pillars j. The passage of the gases through the chamber a<2> and the opening l to the stack is controlled by dampers m. A protecting-roof n may be provided. (For Fig. 2 see next page.)
Patent GB-189817836-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tobacco Pipe.
Inventor: MARTIN ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-08-19
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 17,836. Martin, R. W. Aug. 19. Tobacco pipes.-The stem a of the pipe is bored through into the bowl, and receives a square or prismatic rod c fixed to the mouthpiece b. The angular edges of the rod c fits the bore, so that, by turning and withdrawing it, the bore may be cleaned. Smoke passages are made from the spaces round the spindle into the bore of the mouthpiece b.
Patent GB-189819080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Raising Sunken Vessels and the like.
Inventor: LEUTY JOHN HENRY CHARD
Filed: 1898-09-07
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 19,080. Leuty, J. H. C. Sept. 7. Drawings to Specification. Interconvertible liquid and air pumps.-A piston force-pump can be fitted with lift valves for the discharge of water, or air valves when it is required to use the pump for forcing air into a sunken vessel.
Patent GB-189820051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inflating Devices for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MCCULLAH ALBERT ISAAC
Filed: 1898-09-21
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 20,051. McCullah, A. I. Sept. 21. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Relates to means for inflating and deflating a pneumatic tyre of the tubeless type, and is shown in section in Figs. 1 and 3. The needlenozzle A of the inflator B has a cylindrical enlargement provided with longitudinal webs a', a<4> having cut-away parts a<2>. The rim C has a socket D of which the outer end d is provided with an aperture d<1> having slots d' adapted to receive the webs a<1>. To inflate the tyre, the nozzle is pushed up between the lips L until the first webs a' have just passed the slots d<2>, when the nozzle is rotated and so fixed in position. To deflate, the nozzle is, before rotation, pushed in until the second webs a<4> have passed the slots. In modifications, the aperture d' may be formed in the rim, and the nozzle may be fixed in position by means of a bayonet joint, or by flat surfaces on the cylinder a or, as stated in the Provisional Specification, by a union nut or a bridge clamp.
Patent GB-189823557-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Extracting Fatty Matters from Wool.
Inventor: GRUENE CARL
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 23,557. Gruene, C. Nov. 8. Cleaning fibres.-Fatty matters are removed from wool, feathers, or other fibres by subjecting them while heated to the action of a body such as kieselguhr, from which the fat &c. may be recovered by distillation, compression, or the use of solvents. Fig. 1 shows a suitable form of apparatus. Wool is fed in over the table 7, combed by the picker 8, 9, and discharged between the travelling bands 18. 19, where it is mixed with kieselguhr, which is discharged on the table 24 by the elevator 23. An air blast 25 is employed. The idle pulleys 29 are carried on a vertical piece 30, which is given an up and down reciprocating motion. The store of kieselg³hr is kept in the box 21, from which it is released as required by operating the valve 22.
Patent GB-189903117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piston Rings.
Inventor: KRAUSZ SALOMON SIGMUND
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 3117. Krausz, S. S., and Mßrton, S. Feb. 11. - PesifoMs.-The object is to facilitate the entry of the e lubricating- material between the friction surfaces of the packing-rings and the cylinder. To effect this, the edges of the rings bar e bevelled so as to form an obtuse angle, and a groove is formed in the ring c to form a space for receiving lubricant.
Patent GB-189908392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Lucifer Match Boxes.
Filed: 1899-04-21
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8392. Paton, G. W., and Diamond Match Co. April 21. Match receptacles. -A holder for match boxes comprises a metal strip A, formed with a cut-out tongue D, or shoulders G, adapted to hold the lower edge of the skelet E of a match box. The drawer F of the box rests upon a notched shelf or trough C, forming part of the strip A, or upon a small lip provided at the lower part of the strip. Receptacles I may be provided, if desired, for holding burnt matches.
Patent GB-189909433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspension-railways and in Cars or Carriages therefor.
Inventor: YOUNG DAVID
Filed: 1899-05-04
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 9433. Young, M. J., [Executrix of Young, D.], [Thal, C. von, and Weiss, R.]. May 4. Elevated and electric railways; electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-The body of the vehicle is carried by two bogie trucks b, being suspended from each by a central king bolt c and by bolts g at the corners of the bogie moving in slots in the bogie or body. India-rubber blocks or other springs f are placed between the ends of the bolts and the bogie and body. The wheels s are driven in any suitable manner, preferably by electromotors 1 supplied with current from balls y carried by spring arms. The body of a car for carrying goods &c. may be pointed at the ends. The wheels run on a pair of rails k on girders m which are suspended by adjustable rods n from plate chains p hung on posts j.
Patent GB-189910845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Gas Lamps.
Inventor: TEE HARRY
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 10,845. Tee, H. May 24. Incandescent gas lamps.-The transmission of vibrations to the mantle is prevented by suspending the mantle a from a coiled or other resilient wire support c by means of a flexible cord, chain, or the like b of incombustible material. The wire c may be mounted upon the mantle protector f or attached to the body or other part of the burner, and the centering of the mantle is secured by extending the free upper end c<1> of the wire across the chimney d, and by providing the chimney itself with an external guide-ring and supports h, h<1>.
Patent GB-189918430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Stripping Films.
Inventor: HOFMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 18,430. Hofmann, A. Sept. 12. Sensitized films.-Relates to a method of mounting a negative film on its support so that it can be separated after the negative is finished. The paper or other flexible support is coated with a layer of resin varnish, which has been rendered flexible by the addition of gluten, oils, &c. On the varnish, a coating of hardened gelatine is applied, and over this the sensitized coating. After the negative has been developed, fixed, &c. it is separated from its support by immersing it in alcohol.
Patent GB-189920375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Relief Stamping and Printing Machines.
Filed: 1899-10-11
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 20,375. Waite, F., and Waite & Saville. Oct. 11. Embossing and stamping; printing from engraved plates.-Relates to machines of the kind described in Specification No. 14,749, A.D. 1899, for stamping or printing in relief be means of engraved or similar dies or plates. The curved wiping-pad 2 is mounted upon the weighted frame 72, described in Specification No. 14,749, A.D. 1899, and the wiping- paper 75 passes beneath the pad in the usual way. Side supports 7, preferably adjustable in height, hold the wiping-pad when it is not resting upon the die. While the die is passing beneath the wiping-pad, the latter is oscillated by means of an arrangement of rocking arms 10, 12, 13, and 14, connected by a link 16 to a bell-crank lever 17, 19, which is actuated by a cam 20 secured to a cam shaft 62. A coiled spring 21, encircling the link 16, serves to keep an antifriction roller 22 on the bell-crank lever against the cam. The carriage 4 is reciprocated by means similar to that described in Specification No. 14,749, A.D. 1899. A sector 24 secured upon the arm 70 is arranged to bear against a roller 25 supported by the lever 71, and prevents the spring 28 from being compressed when the die passes the wiping-pad ; or a hooked arm, pivoted to a boss carried by the lever 71, may be employed instead of the sector.
Patent GB-189921997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Marine Engine Controllers.
Inventor: GIBBONS JAMES SAUNDERS
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 21,997. G i bbons, J. S. Nov. 3. Marine governors. -Relates to marine-engine controllers. A float b, free to rise and fall in a vertical tube or well a with its lower end in communication with the water in which the vessel floats, operates the engine - controlling means through the medium of a chain c or rack.
Patent GB-189924833-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Recording and Reproducing Arrangement for Phonographs, Graphophones and other Machines for Reproducing Speech and the like.
Inventor: GRIVOLAS CLAUDE
Filed: 1899-12-13
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 24,833. Grivolas, C. Dec. 13. Phonographs, graphophones, and like sound-recording instruments.-Relates to the arrangement of the diaphragm in phonog r a h s, graphophones, and other similar instruments. The diaphragm holder v is formed with a flattened opening f and tubular extension t arranged at the side of the diaphragm m, which is held in position by a packing-ring and screwed disc n. The diaphragm carries the recording or reproducing tool.s. In a modified form, the holder is in the form of a block with a groove or recess extending from one edge to the centre behind the diaphragm, the recording &c. tool being mounted in the recess of a central protuberance.
Patent GB-190005836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: MEIANI ALESSANDRO
Filed: 1900-03-28
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 5836. MeiÓni, A. March 28. Annular-chamber type; valves and valve gear.- The engine is shown in Fig. 1, and the piston in Fig. 5. The piston consists of two split packing- rings 2 held by suitable parts 2<a> to the central part 1, which is bolted to the disc 3 carried by the main shaft 5. The cylinder consists of two circular parts 1<a> connected by flanges. The admission of fluid is controlled by the balanced valve in the casing 8, and the expansion is varied by means of the cam 19 and gear which may be shifted by hand or automatically. The slide plate 7 or abutment is worked from the shaft 5 through the eccentrics 11, the rocking lever 12, and the connecting- mechanism, and is adapted to enter the passage in and close the cylinder. Metal packing-rings 9 are employed to pack the vanes. Over the box 6 is mounted a cylinder with inlet and exhaust ports and a piston working as to balance the movements of the lever 12 and parts and lessen vibration. To effect reversal of the engine, a suitable casing is interposed between the fluid inlet and the cylinder, as shown in Fig. 6. The valve plate 20 has an opening 22, which may be brought opposite to the opening 23 or the opening 24 by means of a handlever, and instead of the cam 19 a pair of suitable cams are employed. A packing-ring is provided to prevent the fluid from escaping past the face of the plate 20. Several engines may be connected together so as to work with multiple expansion.
Patent GB-190006537-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mechanism for Producing Intermittent Motion.
Inventor: ALEXANDER HERBERT
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 6537. Alexander, H. April 7. Moulding bricks, fuel, soaps, &c.-Relates to intermittent gearing for operating revolving tables of moulding-presses for bricks, briquettes, soap tablets, &c. The segmental pinion 4 has an oval or elliptical pitch line 12 ; that of the wheel is waved to correspond. The pinion is formed with a flange 15 which locks in recesses 14 in a flange on the wheel.
Patent GB-190008049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush Bridles.
Inventor: WOLCOTT ARTHUR HOMER
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 8049. Wolcott, A. H. May 1. Paint, varnish, and like brushes.- The bridle consists of a metal ring D provided with arms E, E pivoted at F to the ferrule B.
Patent GB-190011268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Compressing Gas or Air.
Inventor: GORE JOHN
Filed: 1900-06-21
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 11,268. Gore, J. June 21. Compressing.-Four flexible diaphragms C, attached at their outer edges to the chamber A, are operated by a crank H carrying a ring G to which the connecting-rods F' are attached. The connecting-rods are also attached to the inlet valves F, Fig. 3, which press on their seatings during the delivery. stroke, and operate the diaphragm through t h e spring on the suction stroke. The discharge pipes B deliver below the surface of liquid in a carburetter or other chamber D, and the gas escapes to a gas holder K, the bell of which operates through a rod L a brake M on the crank shaft H.
Patent GB-190014603-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Castor for Furniture and the like
Inventor: BOSWORTH JOSEPH HERBERT
Filed: 1900-08-15
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 14,603. Bosworth, J. H. Aug. 15. Castors.-Relates to antifriction bearings between the horn carriage A and the plate E. A cage C to contain several balls is formed by making holes in two discs, countersinking the holes, and connecting the discs together. The fixing-screw B passes through the horn disc, through a central hole in the cage and through a hole in the disc or race E ; it may be provided with a piece between the head and a washer for facilitating the screwing in of the screw. The balls D project through the countersunk holes. Fig. 2 shows a modification, for use when the pin B is cast in the bedstead &c. leg. Rollers may be used instead of balls, and the axles K may bear in indentations made in the two discs of the cage. The cage may be formed from a single plate, having holes the top and bottom edges of which are turned inwards to retain the balls.
Patent GB-190100360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathes.
Inventor: SHANKS JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 360. Shanks, J., Burnside, R., and Gillespie, A. Jan. 7. Chucks ; lathes.-A chuck has a body A formed on the end of the hollow spindle B of a lathe in which is a suitably-operated plunger to push forward a pin E<1> with a circular head on which are mounted the jaws or segments G<5> for gripping the work. The jaws are held on the head by flanges G' engaging the undercut boss E<5>, and are simultaneously forced in to grip the work by pushing forward the pin E<1>, conical surfaces G<3> on the jaws sliding on a coned ring D, screwed into the body. The ring secures in place a disc C through which the pin E<1> slides, a spring E<3> bearing against the disc serving to retract the head and pin E<1>, and the jaws being opened by a split ring H. Pins such as J prevent the jaws from turning in the body. Filling-pieces may be secured to the bases K of the jaws to grip smaller work.
Patent GB-190100921-A (GB)
Title: Device for Preventing Flunctuation of Gas Flames supplied from Gas Engine Mains.
Inventor: SCHROTZ CARL
Filed: 1901-01-14
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 921. Schrotz, C. Jan. 14. Regulators and governors.-A device for preventing fluctuation of gas flames, supplied with gas from the same main that feeds a gas engine, consists of a check valve introduced into the gas-engine main and capable of adjustment from outside. A chamber a has a pipe socket b, forming a continuation of the gas-supply pipe, and cut off obliquely at its end, which is closed by a light flap valve c. The spring d presses the valve on its seat, the degree of pressure being regulated by a screw e. The valve prevents gas flowing back to the main supplying the lights, when the pressure rises in the engine main after each suction stroke is completed.