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Patent GB-189708738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Athletic and other Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BOYNTON EDWARD ALBERT
Filed: 1897-04-06
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 8738. Boynton, E. A., Lofts, A. H., and Lofts, E. April 6. Soles; slipping, preventing.-The spikes of a running or other boot or shoe are all riveted, or otherwise secured, to a metal or other plate B, Fig. 1, which is placed between the inner and outer soles, the spikes projecting through the outer sole. Portions of the said plate may be punched out to lighten it and increase its elasticity.
Patent GB-189712556-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Automatic Apparatus for the Production of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: QUATANNENS-MOENS RAPHAEL
Filed: 1897-05-20
Granted: 1897-06-26
Abstract: 12,556. Quatannens-Moens, R., and CarreÚr-Dilger, E. May 20. Acetylene.-The generator A, surrounded by a water jacket Z and provided with tubes a for cooling purposes, is surmounted by a cylinder V, through which the carbide container is lowered into the water by a rod C passing through a stuffing-box in the cover D. The casing E is used for tilling with water in order to ascertain that there is no leakage at the cover D. A cock g is connected with a trial burner for the escape of air from the generator. The gas passes by the pipe F to a washer G, thence by the pipe H to a purifier I, which is charged with a layer of wadding covered by a layer of sulphate of iron and a layer of calcium chloride, and thence to the burners by the pipe J, or to a holder K for use while the generator is being recharged. Water is supplied to the generator by a pipe U from a vessel L, in which the head is maintained constant by a float B<2> which operates a valve D<2> in the pipe E<2> connecting the vessel L with the reservoir T. When the water is driven back by the gas pressure it overflows from the pipe O<2>.
Patent GB-189718390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Shedding, Change-box, and Picking Motions of Looms.
Inventor: RICHARDSON GEORGE
Filed: 1897-08-07
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 18,390. Richardson, G. Aug. 7. Loom dobbies; change-box motions; picking-motions.-In mechanism of the type described in Specifications Nos. 21,291 and 21,292, A.D. 1894, and No. 5139, A.D. 1896, the driving-elements F are operated from the hooked bars E, E<1> by means of swing bars H pivoted to them at h. The bar catches C, C' are provided with a bar 0 to engage with the ends of the hooked bars and ensure their positive return motion. The swing bars are locked in position at either end by a notch e at the end of the corresponding hooked bar engaging with a bar detent J carried by arms L of levers K, which are curved in such a manner as to be raised by the catches C, C' during their forward stroke. The driven elements G are made with three arms, one of which engages with the driving element F and the other two g, g' are connected to healds or the like. The connection between the elements F, G may be provided with antifriction bowls, arranged to prevent lateral motion of the elements. The Provisional Specification describes also a picking-motion, in which an inclined plane on the vertical picking-shaft is actuated by a crank-pin on the lower shaft of the loom under the control of the driven-element of the dobby. Loom, healds, lifting, (other than for shedding).-The levers or pulleys to which the healds are attached are mounted on a shaft or shafts, which can be moved vertically by an eccentric or the like to raise or lower the healds together.
Patent GB-189719997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tires.
Inventor: ZANDT EDWIN GEORGE VAN
Filed: 1897-08-31
Granted: 1897-10-30
Abstract: 19,997. Zandt, E. G. van. Aug. 31. Tyres, pneumatic, air tubes and chambers for. A non-slipping tyre is made of the form shown, its concave sides D being adapted to move inwards when extra pressure is brought to bear on the tread F ; this action is aided by making the tread thicker than the sides. Strips of strengthening- fabric may be embedded in the sides. Fig. 1 shows the tyre in a deflated condition ; on inflating, the base B conforms to the shape of, and presses against the rim A, whereby creeping is prevented. In a modified form, the tyre has a flatter tread.
Patent GB-189720229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathe Tools.
Inventor: PITTLER WILHELM VON
Filed: 1897-09-02
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 20,229. Pittler, W. von. Sept. 2. Tools.-Lathe tools are formed with an annular shell a, the end a<1> of which is spiral, and the cutting-edge is made on the spiral end and the circumference of the shell by forming a recess b which permits of the tool being sharpened by grinding. The shell a may be in cross-section, either concentric or eccentric to the axis of the tool. The tool may be formed with two or more cutting-edges on different spiral portions of the shell. Fig. 4 shows a tool with an inclined or spiral cutting-edge formed only on the circum. ference of the head a by means of an inclined recess b. The tool can be turned by a handle d to bring every point of the cutting-edge successively into operation.
Patent GB-189803928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving-gear for Velocipedes and like Vehicles.
Inventor: POPE ALBERT AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1898-02-17
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 3928. Pope, A. A. Feb. 17. Toothed gearing; mounting and securing toothed wheels upon shafts.-Driving-mechanism for velocipedes and other light vehicles of the chainless type. Fig. 1 shows the application to a bicycle. The bottom bracket is provided with suitable lugs for the attachment of the frame members, and has a peripheral wall g and a side wall g<1> with an opening for the crank shaft. A double cone, consisting of an inner section h<1> and an outer section h, screws into the opposite side of the bracket, suitable rings i, i<1> locking the same in position. A flange k<1> on the gear-wheel k coacts with a flange h<2> on the outer section h and a flange h<4> on the inner section h<1> to form a ball race, which may be adjusted by means of the sections h, h<1>. The crank shaft is made in two parts l, l<1>, each having a projection m, m<1> engaging with sockets k<3> in the hub of the wheel k and also having shoulders l<2> engaged by flanges n' on the lock nuts n threading on the wheel hub k<2>. The shaft o extends through the side fork, and supports bevel-wheels o', o' on its ends which engage with the gear-wheel k and the pinion p<1> on the driving-wheel hub p. The forward end of the shaft is provided with a cone bearing o<3>, which combines with the rings o<4> to form a ball race. A projection o<5> on the hub of the wheel o<1> engages a recess o<6> in the shaft, and is secured by a locking-nut o<7>. The end of the hub p projects into the casing q, within which the supporting ball bearings, formed of a ball race on the back of the pinion p<1> and a ball case p<2>, are situated. At the rear end of the shaft o the ball race for the bearings is formed of the coned back of the gear-wheel o<2> and the case o<8>, which is adjustably secured to the rear end of the bracket q and also forms a cover for the rear end of the bracket. One end of the axle r screws into a socket q<1>, and upon the other end is screwed a sleeve s which bears a cone s', which, together with the case s<2>, forms part of the ball bearing at the end of the axle. By changing the position of the sleeve s, the contact of the gear-wheels o<2> and p<1> may be adjusted. A modification is described in which the crank-shaft parts are screwed into the hub of the main gear-wheel and the cone of the ball bearing is adjustably secured to the wheel hub, and the ball case adjustably secured within the casing.
Patent GB-189805149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles for Valves.
Inventor: KINNELL CHARLES PATULLO
Filed: 1898-03-02
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 5149. Kinnell, C. P. March 2. Hand-wheels or handles for valves of heating and other apparatus are formed with a part which, when turned, indicates whether the valve is being opened or closed. In the construction shown in the Figures, a movable part h turns relatively to a part k, fixed on the valve spindle a, until an opening in the movable part comes over the indicating word or sign on the fixed part, the two parts then turning together until the valve reaches the desired position. In a modification, the indicating-words are carried by a disc fixed upon the spindle and provided with the necessary stops.
Patent GB-189815160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Safety Gear or Appliances for Elevators.
Inventor: JACKSON ROBERT
Filed: 1898-07-11
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 15,160. Jackson. R. July 11. Elevators. - Relates to apparatus for automatically arresting the falling buckets and chain in the event of the latter breaking. A spring pawl a, connected by a rod c and levers d and c' to a similar pawl a, is mounted upon the elevator framing in such a position as to engage as shown with the falling chain Z<1>. Simultaneously, the pawl a<1> is projected outwards to engage with the other side of the chain. In a modification, a rod for throwing the belt out of action is shown.
Patent GB-189819700-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Whistles.
Inventor: HUDSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-09-16
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 19,700. Hudson, J., [trading as Hudson & Co., J.]. Sept. 16. Whistles. - A whistle of the duplex or police type has a central diaphragm a and an axial diaphragm c. Lugs b are formed on the diaphragm a, and are slotted to receive the diaphragm c as shown in Fig. 2. The diaphragms are secured in place by soldering, the lugs b being soldered to the barrel d between the slots or sounding - apertures e, thus strengthening the barrel. The diaphragm a is cut away as shown in plan in Fig. 2, to form wind passages g. A mouthpiece hand cap i are provided. Other means for securing the axial diaphragm may be employed.
Patent GB-189820219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments of the Class wherein So-called Living Pictures are Presented to the Eye.
Inventor: ANSBORO THOMAS
Filed: 1898-09-24
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 20,219. Ansboro, T., and Fairie, J. Sept. 24. Kinematographs. -Figs. 2 and 3 show views at rightangles to each other of one form of the apparatus, Fig. 4 showing a modification. The pictures are arranged upon an endless band a, which by flexible material on alternate sides of successive jointings folds automatically in V-fashion. The pictures are viewed through the lens o, as they present themselves u p o n the face of a plate c which is secured upon spindles c<1> placed eccentrically to the driving-wheel d. The latter is provided with means, such as a pin e, which, as the wheel revolves, engages with and releases itself from projections j, j<1> upon the plate c, thereby securing the passage of the band and the momentary arrest of a picture. The guide casing or chamber h, preferably of a U-shape, is provided with the central partition h'. By duplicating the band and the lens, stereoscopic effects may be obtained. The cover q of the instrument serves as a reflector. To retain the band in position, side discs c<2> are provided for the plate c, bent springs w acting as brakes. As regards the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, adjustable escapement pieces r, r<1> are provided by which the plate is intermittently operated. The driving-mechanism consists of the pulley s, cord s<2>, and elliptical toothed gearing s<7>, s<8>. To reduce friction on the flexible joints of the picture band, the latter rubs on two wire rails t<1>, around the interior of the chamber h'. The middle partition is similarly furnished. Provision may be made for illuminating the pictures by electricity or otherwise, and also for putting the apparatus into a state of preparedness by the insertion of a coin.
Patent GB-189821856-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Opening Locked Ventilation Doors in Mines without a Key in Cases of Emergency.
Inventor: NOBLE THOMAS GEORGE
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 21,856. Noble, T. G., and Allison, G. H. Oct. 17. Emergency - exit fastenings.-Relates to means for opening locked doors, used in mines for ventilation, without a key in cases of emergency. The door is locked by a bolt C screwed into a nut, which is formed in two halves D, D' on two pivoted levers E, E' which can be opened or closed by turning the slotted plate K.
Patent GB-189823340-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Compelling Horses to Lie Down.
Inventor: WURMBRAND-STUPPACH ERNST GRAF
Filed: 1898-11-05
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 23,340. Wurmbrand-Stuppach, E. G. Nov. 5. Throwing animals, harness for.-The object is to m a k e horses lie down. This is done by pulling on the strap F, which is attached to the halter and passes through rings A<1> fixed on each side of the girth A.
Patent GB-189824298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail Joints.
Inventor: PRICE-WILLIAMS RICHARD
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 24,298. Price-Williams, R. Nov. 17. Rail joints are made with two deep fishplates c and a short length of rail b with or without a dovetail key d, which is preferably made in two lengths and driven in from opposite sides.
Patent GB-189826403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Waste Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: DAY JOHN
Filed: 1898-12-14
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 26,403. Day, J. Dec. 14. Drawings to Specification. Bearings for closet flushing-tanks. Tippers for waste-water closets are fitted with ball-ended trunnions which bear in blocks fitting into recesses in the sides of the container. Ready accessibility for repairs is thus obtained.
Patent GB-189900023-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Treeing Machine or Boot Tree for Treeing Boots, Shoes and the like.
Inventor: BROUGH WILLIAM PARKER
Filed: 1899-01-02
Granted: 1900-01-02
Abstract: 23. Brough, W. P. Jan. 2. Trees. -Fig. 2 shows the position for applying or removing the boot. The heel portion e, which may have a handle f, has links a, b, arranged as shown for extending the tree. The toe portion c has a peg d which can be fitted into or removed from a slot in the boss g when the tree is in one position only.
Patent GB-189906216-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Screen for the Protection of Cyclists against Wind, Insects, and the like.
Inventor: ASSMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1899-03-22
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 6216. Assmann, A. March 22. Screens, weather and l i k e.-A support a, which is vertically fixed to the cycle, has ribs b pivoted to it which carry the material composing the screen. The ribs b are connected by links c to a rod d which is connected to the support a by a guidelink f at the upper end and by a sleeve g at the lower end. Small links pointed upon the links c and the rod d strengthen the device. By raising or lowering the rod d, the screen may be opened or closed. Means are provided to retain the sleeve g in position both when the screen is opened or closed. Longitudinal strips of gauze are inserted in the screen so as to enable the cyclist to have an unimpeded view. Fig. 6 shows the screen in position upon a bicycle. When not required, the screen may be enclosed in a cover carried on the cycle.
Patent GB-189909085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Ventilation of Cotton Mills and other Buildings.
Inventor: HEENAN HAMMERSLEY
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 9085. Heenan, H. May 1. Air, moistening and disinfecting, in cotton mills or other buildings. An endless band K of coarsely - woven material is mounted on two rollers C, C<1> placed near the air inlet in a window frame. The roller C' is slowly rotated by shafts and bevel gearing as shown. The roller C runs in a trough B containing water, by means of which the rotating band K is constantly moistened. A disinfectant may be added to the water in the trough B. The air entering the building through the band K absorbs moisture &c.
Patent GB-189911163-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coupling for Cords or Belts.
Inventor: BROOKS HILTON COOK
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 11,163. Brooks, H. C., and Brooks, S. S. May 29. Hooks.-Relates to couplings for elastic, cotton, &c. cords or belts. The knotted end of the cord is drawn into a tapering sheath, composed of a coil of wire, at the large end of which is formed a hook of the shape shown.
Patent GB-189913281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wave and Tide-motors.
Inventor: RYAN EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 13,281. Ryan, E. J. June 27. Drawings to Specification. Signals, marine.-A lighthouse is combined with wave-mill apparatus for compressing air. The air may be used for blowing a powerful whistle erected on the top of the lighthouse.
Patent GB-189920162-A (GB)
Title: Antiseptic Appliance for Sound-transmitter Mouth-pieces.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-10-07
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 20,162. Thompson, W. P., [Antiseptic Appliance Co.]. Oct. 7. Speaking - tubes; telephones, mechanical.- G a u z e cones saturated with an antiseptic, such as corrosive sublimate, carbolic acid, &c., are inserted in the mouthpieces of telephones and speaking - tubes. Fig. 2 shows a section in which the cone b, m has a recurved edge c for gripping the mouthpiece a. The re-curved edge may be of strengthened fabric or of metal clips. The cone may be strengthened in various parts, or may have an absorbent ring.
Patent GB-189923914-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Soldering Machine.
Inventor: HUME ROBERT DENISTON
Filed: 1899-11-30
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 23,914. Hume, R. D. Nov. 30. Soldering.-A soldering-machine, w h i c h may be used separately or in combination with other machines for making sheet - metal ware, is described as applied to the can-making machine described in Specification No. 2781, A.D. 1897. The shells or can blanks B, B<1> are intermittently fed along a hollow horn D by notched bars E reciprocated by aside rod C driven from the main shaft. The solder-wire is drawn from a drum A<2> by geared feed-rolls 2 operated by ratchet gearing 10 from a lever 9 connected to the side rod. After being partly flattened by the feed-rolls, the wire passes through a plate 13 below which is a pivoted knife blade 14 operated by the lever 9 to cut off the required length. This occurs at the end of the forward stroke (see arrow in Fig. 1), the can blank having then passed beyond a shoot 18 in the horn immediately below the rolls. The cut wire drops through the shoot on to a soldering-iron F, capable of vertical movement in standards 20, 21. During the back stroke the solder is melted on the surface of the iron. In the next forward stroke a blank is brought forward and, when its forward edge has passed the solder, the iron is raised to apply the solder to the seam. As the blank travels further it rubs over a second iron H, vertically adjustable in the standards 20, 22, which sweats the solder into the seam. The soldered blank then passes further on, allowing another length of cut wire to fall through the shoot. The raising of the iron F is effected by a lever 27 on a rock-shaft 25, the lever having an adjustable screw 28 engaging a pin 29 on the iron. The rock-shaft is operated by a cam 26 engaging an off-set 24 on the side rod. Both irons are heated by side gas burners I.
Patent GB-190006213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Incandescence Gas Burners.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 6213. G o l b y, F. W., [M³ller, A.]. April 3. Incandescent gas lamps. - In order to heat the air supply, the burner a is provided with two chimneys or cylinders e, f, between which the air supply is forced to descend, the space below the burner being closed by a metal cup b, which carries the holder d for the outer cylinder.
Patent GB-190007668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinematographic Apparatus
Inventor: PRESTWICH JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-04-25
Abstract: 7668. Prestwich, J. A. April 25. Magic-lantern apparatus.-Relates to means for automatically shutting-off the light from a kinematographic film when the film stops, to prevent ignition. A shutter G, which, when in the position shown, closes the light aperture H, is mounted on a piston F working in a cylinder E. When the film is running, a compressing-pump A, actuated from a crank-pin C from a rotating shaft B, forces air through the pipe D into the cylinder E, thus raising the piston F and with it the shutter G. The cylinder E is provided with a screw K with a flat cut on it so as to allow the air to escape slowly. The Provisional Specification also describes means for adjusting the picture before the aperture, the sprocket-wheel on the pin drum being movable by a worm and wormwheel.
Patent GB-190009076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers
Inventor: LECLERC LUCIEN
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-05-16
Abstract: 9076. Leclerc, L., and Schmittbuhl, L. May 16. Water-tube boilers; superheaters, steam.-Relates to boilers of the class in which flow and return tubes in groups or concentric pairs project from a divided front header. Fig. 4 shows the method of connecting a group of such tubes to the header, the group consisting of a number of return tubes surrounding a central flow tube. The tubes are obliquely mounted in a " connecting-box" or plug frame a, which has a central partition and openings as shown communicating with the two compartments of the header. The connecting- box is drawn forward to keep it tight by a bolt and bridge-piece in front, and the joint at the front is maintained by a cap i, the rim of which is pressed by a nut k between the cylindrical headof the connecting-box and a conical seating in the header ; or a similar cap may be used to force a ring of copper between the connecting-box, which is in that case conical, and a cylindrical seating in the header. The bridgepiece is secured in place by a bayonet-joint arrangement. A similar arrangement for tubes in concentric pairs is described and illustrated in the Specification. To permit of the isolation of any section of the boiler in case of accident, piston valves m, n, attached to a larger piston l, are fitted at the top and bottom of each header. On admitting steam to the front of the pistons l, communication between the header and the steam drum above and collector below is cut off. Normally the steam pressure operates to keep the valves in the position shown. Means are provided to allow the escape of steam produced when the valves are closed. To promote circulation, a screw 3, capable of being operated from outside, is mounted in the lower collector, as shown in Fig. 7, to draw water from the downcomers and force it into the circulation system. A superheater, with flow and return tubes 7, 8 in concentric pairs, is arranged so that the tubes pass through sheaths in the steam drum, as shown at 4 in Fig. 11. The tubes are secured in a divided header in a like manner to the generating-tubes.
Patent GB-190009705-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mop.
Inventor: BAILEY DAVID
Filed: 1900-07-02
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 9705. Bailey, D. July 2. Mops.-The strips g of cloth &c. are fixed at one end, by a removable ferrule or otherwise, to the stick a, and are similarly fixed at the other end to a ferrule c loose on the handle. When the mop is in use, the ferrule is pushed to the end of the handle, as shown in Fig. 4, and, when the mop is to be wrung out, the ferrule is slid back and twisted round, as shown in Fig. 2. To obtain greater power for twisting, the handle or ferrule or both may have a hook, eye, or pin b, d, or e for engaging with a similar fastening on the wash-tub &c. ; the handle or ferrule may then be twisted by both hands.