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Patent GB-189706778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Current Conducting Apparatus for Electric Railways with Underground Feed.
Inventor: STENDEBACH CARL FRIEDRICH PHIL
Filed: 1897-03-15
Granted: 1897-04-17
Abstract: 6778. Stendebach, C. F. P., and Linker, O. H. March 15. Electric railways and tramways on a road contact system with or without a conduit in which the switches are operated mechanically. Conductors; switches; collectors.-In Fig. 1 the switch is contained in a box A which may also act as a support for the rails. The lower contact G is connected to the conductor, and the upper one G<1> is carried inside the bell-shaped cover, which is depressed against a spring F<5> by the collector. A mercury seal for this cover X is arranged at Q, and a roller R on its top forms a bearing-surface for the collector. This long collector is made in sections hinged &c. together so as to round curves, and carries a continuous cable K<1> with conducting extensions k<1> embedded in insulating-material K<2>. In a modified form, the switch is placed at the side, as in Fig. 3, and is operated through a push R<1> and lever H<3>, while another lever D throws out a contact K<3> to touch the conducting-surface of the collector. Fig. 5 shows another form, placed in the road between the rails. A treadle H' depressed by the wheels &c. lifts the stud D<2>, which is electrically and mechanically connected to the contact G<3>, and throws in the bolt L<1> to hold it raised. When the second wheel of the vehicle depresses the treadle, the bolt L<1> is withdrawn and the stud &c. D<2> falls. These actions are performed by the lever H<6> pivoted on the end of the lever H<5>, worked by the treadle, and arranged so that it acts under the shoulder d', and alternately on each side of the bolt lever L. In a modification, the depressions of the treadle alternately raise and lower an eccentric segment which carries a rubbing-surface for the collector, and also acts on a switch similar to those in Figs. 1 and 3.
Patent GB-189709903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Closet Wash Basins.
Inventor: BURNETT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1897-04-20
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 9903. Burnett, W. H. April 20. Spigot-and-socket joints for closet basins. The upper end of the soil-pipe B is shod internally and externally with a rubber ring C, which fits tightly in the socket a<1> formed in the basin outlet,
Patent GB-189710261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Carburetting Air.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-04-24
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 10,261. Boult, A. J., [Lefebvre, A.]. April 24. Drawings to Specification. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to apparatus for carburetting air for lighting and motive-power purposes, applicable to velocipedes and motor road vehicles. In adapting the carburetter to a velocipede, a suitably-modified form of the apparatus is attached to the top-stay, while the motor is secured to the backbone, and an air pump and compressed-air reservoir is secured to the seat pillar. These parts are all connected together by suitably-disposed pipes fitted with valves. The carburetter may supply the lamp as well as the motor. In the case of a motor road vehicle, the carburetter is arranged under the front seat, and the motor, air pump, and air reservoir are disposed under the back seat. The valve regulating the air supply may be arranged on the steering- pillar.
Patent GB-189713182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Straight Bar Knitting Machines.
Inventor: WOODWARD JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1897-05-28
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 13,182. Woodward, J. H., and Shaw, F. May 28. Straight-bar knitting-machines.-Latch needles, fixed to and moving with a needle-bar, are used instead of bearded needles. The thread is laid by a thread-carrier, and sunk on the needles, as shown in Fig. 4, by sinkers k, while the old loops hold down the latches. The needles then rise a little before descending to knock over. The sinkers and needlebar are operated by usual means, the pressing-motion being omitted. Fashioning may be effected by varying the travel of the thread-carrier, or by transferring loops by means of points o, which enter a recess in the needles as shown in Fig. 3. The hooks C of the needles can be smaller than usual, as the sinkers press the loops into them.
Patent GB-189714277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Gas Burners.
Inventor: SILBERMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1897-06-11
Granted: 1897-07-17
Abstract: 14,277. Silbermann, A. June 11. Incandescent gas lamps.-A screw c, having a transverse hole f; and located in the gas orifice o of the Bunsen burner b, may be so turned by a key d that the axis of the hole f is at an angle with that of the gas orifice. The supply of gas varies with the position of the hole f, and is nearly or completely cut off when the axis of the hole f is horizontal.
Patent GB-189714568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electrically Lighted Devices for Advertising and other Purposes.
Inventor: O'BRIEN EDMOND LYONS
Filed: 1897-06-16
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 14,568. O'Brien, E. L., and Grant, L. June 16. Advertising.-Electric lamps of different colours forming devices for advertising and other purposes have, on being switched on and off, a gradually increasing and diminishing resistance thrown into the circuit of each lamp so as to cause it gradually to diminish or increase in brilliancy. The movable contacts 7, 9 connected with such lamp are mounted on an inclined disc 6 which rotates so as to cause each contact thereon to be immersed in the liquid and gradually approach the fixed contact 3 and then recede from it until it finally emerges from the liquid. In a modification, the movable contacts are mounted on revolving arms.
Patent GB-189717030-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rocking Cradle.
Inventor: KIPLING THOMAS
Filed: 1897-07-19
Granted: 1897-08-21
Abstract: 17,030. Kipling, T. July 19. Cradles.-A spring motor, consisting of a spring drum D, train of wheels D<1>, and escapement, drives a disc E, which is connected by a rod e<1> to a bell crank F, pivoted at f, and having a pin G which engages a slot in a bracket g fixed to the cradle B, which is suspended on uprights a' by knife-edges.
Patent GB-189724694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Boot and Shoe Protectors.
Inventor: HESP JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-25
Granted: 1897-11-27
Abstract: 24,694. Hesp, J. W., Templer, F., and Hooper, W. C. Oct. 25. Sole and heel protectors; athletic boots and shoes.-Pads of india-rubber, which may be mixed with tempering - materials, are cemented to the soles and heels of boots and shoes for use in tennis or cricket, or -for ordinary wear. They are preferably of the forms shown, may be roughened on their wearing-faces, and may have square or bevelled edges. The toe and heel pads may be expanded or contracted to suit the contour of the sole, or may be made in two portions as in Figs. 3 and 4.
Patent GB-189728158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Constructing Woven Wire Bed Mattresses.
Inventor: RODEN JOHN BENJAMIN
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 28,158. Roden, J. B., Llewellyn, E. S., and Harris, J. B., [trading as Roden, Llewellyn, & Co.]. Nov. 30. Mattresses; bedsteads.-Edgings or strengthening-cables for mattresses and bed bottoms are formed by first making a foundation consisting of two or more compound helices a, say of seven wires each, intercoiled with other compound helices a, c, say of four wires each. To the outstanding ribs of the foundation are coiled other helices d, e, which are connected in pairs by other helices. Figs. 2, 4, and 5 show sections of cables. In Fig. 5 a number of helices a are bundled together and connected by intercoiling a helix b round them all ; helices c are then intercoiled with the ridges of the core helices a. The core may be made oval, square, or flat by properly intercoiling the foundation coils.
Patent GB-189728839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolleys used on Overhead Wires for Electric Traction.
Inventor: WOOD WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 28,839. Wood, W. Dec. 7. Locking nuts for ball bearings. A pin g passing through the bolt takes into notches cut in the nut H.
Patent GB-189800730-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Nose Bag Attachment for Horses or other Animals.
Inventor: HIBBERT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1898-01-11
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 730. Hibbert, B. Jan. 11. Nosebags, suspending. The nosebag is suspended by a strap, cord, or chain, &c. a which runs freely over hooks or pulleys C attached to the brow band and is secured to the collar or saddle &c. The strap a may be the bearing - rein. As the horse lowers its head, its mouth sinks deeper into the bag. A cross-strap e limits the greatest distance between the mouth and the bag.
Patent GB-189804177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Corsets.
Inventor: MENZIES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-02-19
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 4177. Menzies, W. Feb. 19. Corsets.-Busks 10 are attached to corsets by laces 15 engaging with eyelets 14. Strips or V-shaped pieces of elastic fabric may also be inserted in the corsets. The Provisional Specification states that the corset may be laced down the sides under the arms.
Patent GB-189807275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycles and other Velocipedes.
Inventor: BADEN-POWELL BADEN FLETCHER SM
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 7275. Baden-Powell, B. F. S. March 25. Drawings to Specification. Lamp brackets for velocipedes. The handle-bar stem is formed with a projection to engage a slot in the upper end of the steering-post. This projection may be formed in one piece with the lamp bracket, or with the clip or other attachment of the lamp bracket.
Patent GB-189807355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Ironing Shirt Fronts and other Articles.
Inventor: SEKIAN SARKIS HAROUTIUN
Filed: 1898-03-26
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 7355. Sekian, S. H. March 26. Ironing-machines.-The block or board D, Fig. 1, on which the shirt is supported can be rotated on the pivot d so that the shirt may be ironed in two directions. The block or board D may be supported centrally or at one end, and may be pivoted either centrally or towards one end. Fig. 8 shows a board D supported at one end and pivoted centrally at g.
Patent GB-189813901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horseshoes.
Inventor: PAAR DANIEL
Filed: 1898-06-22
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 13,901. Lake, H. H., [Paar, D., and Paar, H.]. June 22. India-rubber; special section.-The shoe consists of two parts, a body 1 of iron and an elastic tread 6, preferably of rubber or the like. Both these parts are of horse-shoe form, and have the section shown. The horizontal web 3 through which the nails pass fits into a groove in the tread, and the vertical web 2 is bent round at the heels as shown in Fig. 4. The web 2 may lie below the top of the tread, or be extended above it so as to embrace the hoof. The body and tread are preferably connected by rivets 10.
Patent GB-189814131-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing Back Draught in Pyrites Furnaces.
Filed: 1898-06-25
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 14,131. Abel, C. D., [Stassfurter Chemische Fabrik vorm. Vorster & Gr³neberg Actiengesellschaft]. June 25. Pyrites burners.-Relates to means for preventing back draught or outward blast when the working-doors are opened for charging or stoking, and consists in connecting the air-supply channels of two or more furnace systems, which are completely separated when working normally, in such a way that, when the charging-doors of one system are open, the ordinary air supply to both systems is closed, so that air will be drawn into the open charging - doors by the draught of the other system. Fig. 2 shows two connected furnace systems of the 'Belgian' type, each consisting of a number of burning-chambers F, F, with charging-doors E, E, and grates D, D, over continuous air channels C, C. The channels C, C are provided with damper doors at their open ends, and communicate with one another by openings G; a channel A connects together the channels of the two systems. When the doors E of one system are opened, the doors of the corresponding channels C are closed, and the draught of the other system causes an inflow of air by means of the connection A. The application to furnaces of the ' English ' type is illustrated in the Specification, which also mentions the application to furnaces of the Maletra type.
Patent GB-189814791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Liquid Fuel Burners.
Inventor: DAVIES PRESTON
Filed: 1898-07-05
Granted: 1899-06-19
Abstract: 14,791. Davies, P., Woodcock, B., and Oddy, E. July 5. Liquid-fuel furnaces and fittings.-Hydrocarbon oil, or similar liquid fuel, and steam are delivered by a 'feeder' b of the kind described in Specification No. 6703, A.D. 1898, into the mouth of a constricted passage a', formed in firebrick or the like, which turns at an angle and opens into the main heating-chamber. The jet of vapour and steam is deflected at the bend, where it is ignited by the incandescent walls of the passage. In Fig. 1 the passage a' is shown opening directly into the heating-chamber, but in the arrangement shown in Fig. 3 as applied to a steam boiler, the ignited jet is broken up by a cone d<2> within a firebrick chamber with lateral perforations d<5>. To regulate the supply of air, sliding doors may be fitted at c<1>. Several passages, each with its own feeder, may open into a single heating-chamber.
Patent GB-189817931-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic Internal Supports for Displaying Garments, and Valves for the same.
Inventor: WILLIAMS MINNIE
Filed: 1898-08-20
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 17,931. Williams, M. Aug. 20. Displaying. - Forms or supports for displaying coats, jackets, bodices, &c. are inflatable, a spring ball valve g being preferably provided, which is actuated for deflation by a screw spindle e. The support may also be in a permanently-inflated form.
Patent GB-189818749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packing Mechanism.
Inventor: PLUMMER WILLIAM EDGAR
Filed: 1898-09-01
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 18,749. Plummer, W. E., and Kermode, W. M. B. Sept. 1. Stuffing-boxes.-Relates to metallic packing, more especially of the kind adapted to accommodate itself to lateral movements of a reciprocating rod, but also of the kind adapted to rotating rods. In the form of packing described there are two separate chambers, each containing a practically independent packing. The invention is also described as employing the arrangements of packing shown in Specifications No. 14,973, A.D. 1893, and No. 9853, A.D. 1898. In order to prevent the packing from being injured by dirt or other accumulations, a shielding ring or sleeve A is employed, and the annular ring B is prepared with channels to permit the passage of such accumulations. The flanged following-ring H and the dividing-plate F between the two packings are similarly formed and have a passage G to permit the exit of dÚbris or entrance of oil. In one modification, the outer packing is pressed inwardly by the springs. This is intended for application to a cylinder in which a vacuum occurs. In each case the springs are made to act in the same direction as the fluid the leakage of which is to be prevented.
Patent GB-189821228-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Supplying Water to Houses, Workshops, and other Premises.
Inventor: PAYTON WALTER
Filed: 1898-10-08
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 21,228. Payton, W. Oct. 8. Liquid meters.-Relates to means for supplying water to houses, workshops, baths, closets, &c. The supply pipe A brings water to the distributer B, which has a slide valve actuated by a rack and pinion from the handle b. In the position shown, the valve is so placed that it connects the compartment D of the cistern with the supply pipe A, and the compartment E with the discharge pipe F, fitted with a tap g. When the compartment D is full, supply is cut off by the valve d<2> actuated by a float d<1>. The other compartment can b e emptied as occasion requires, but no more water can be drawn without reversing the handle b, when the compartment E fills, and the contents of the compartment D can be utilized. Supply for closets or baths can be taken from the pipes P or A, or from the discharge pipe F. According to the Provisional Specification, a counter may be actuated by the handle b to show the total quantity drawn.
Patent GB-189827309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Dry Distillation of Wood, Wood Refuse, Coal, Peat, and the like, and for the Treatment of other Substances.
Inventor: LARSEN EDUARD MARTIN JOHAN
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 27,309. Larsen, E. M. J. Dec. 27. Rotary furnaces for destructive distillation &c.- Wood, wood refuse, coal, peat, &c. are carbonized, and other substances such as limestone decomposed, in rotating retorts provided with external or internal heating-arrangements, or with both combined. The retort may be cylindrical or spherical, and may turn on trunnions or rollers. Fig. 1 shows a section of one form, in which A is a retort mounted on driven rollers a and having a heating- furnace L. The retort is provided with central flues B, K leading from the furnace L to the chimney. Stirrers b of various forms are fitted in the retorts, and also discharging-arrangements such as right- and left-handed screws S. The distillation products are led away from the upper part by means of a pipe R, which does not rotate with the retort, or a chamber is formed at the end of the retort communicating with its interior by means of perforations or perforated chambers. In a further modification, valves in the surface of the retort are opened by means of an outer guide-plate situated above the retort. Various arrangements of the flues in the retort may be adopted, such as a ring of flues leading to a central return, a number of transverse flues, or a number of forward and return flues acting according to their positions, no common central flue being used. The retorts may be arranged in pairs to be charged and discharged alternately, the heating-gases, after acting upon the charge to be carbonized, passing under or through the other retort which is newly charged so as to dry the same.
Patent GB-189901684-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus suitable for Automatically Actuating the Brakes of Railway-vehicles.
Inventor: CHOLODKOWSKY ANDRE ANDREITSH
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 1684. Cholodkowsky, A.A. Jan. 24. Brakes.-An apparatus for automatically actuating the air brakes of railway vehicles in case of accident is shown in Fig. 2. The tubular body A is screwed to the brake pipe, and the valve D is normally kept closed by the spring G. The apparatus is fixed above the axle-box or above a spring so that any abnormal movement of the vehicle causes the adjustable screw H to be struck, so opening the valve D and applying the brakes. The valve D is kept open by the ratchet catch M. A pair of such apparatus may be combined with a cock normally kept closed by a spring, or the screws of the pair may be connected by linkage so that, as one rises, the other falls.
Patent GB-189905159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Spectacles or Eye Protectors.
Inventor: HUBRICH MAX
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 5159. Hubrich, M. March 9. Spectacles; eye-protectors.-During the operation of hair-cutting, the eyes are protected by hollow or concave glasses a, a set in frames b, b of cord or braid having a long pile ; the frames are connected by an india-rubber bridge c.
Patent GB-189905580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hinges, and Apparatus for the purpose.
Inventor: COWPER JACK SHERIDAN
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 5580. Cowper, J. S. March 14. Punching ; shearing.-The blanks t, w for forming a hinge, as shown in Fig. 1, are cut from a sheet g, Fig. 2, which is fed between guides on a table or holder b. To the holder b is secured a cutter c, which, with the cutter m on the upper tool-holder p, cuts the blank transversely. The cutters g on the holder b, acting in conjunction with the cutter n on the holder p, sever the blank from the sheet q and form at the same time the tongues s, v on the end of the blank and on the end of the sheet. The two parts of the blank, when severed by the cutters c, m, drop down through the shoots 15, 15<a> to a conveyer. The punches y on the holder p punch out the holes 3 in the blanks simultaneously with the cutting. Pins 4, which move in perforations 5 in the holder p, hold down the blanks &c., while the upper tools are being withdrawn. Cutters 10 on the holder p may be used to trim the edges. An automatic stop 7 is used for the initial cut.
Patent GB-189906274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: SUNDERLAND RICHARD HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 6274. Sunderland, R. H., Sunderland, F., and Marshall, G. March 23. Acetylene.-A generator operating automatically with a regulated supply of carbide is constructed as shown in section. A conical vessel a<1>, closed at the bottom by a valve b<1>, is supplied with water through an opening a<6>, and has a cylindrical top a<3>, surrounded by a water tank a<4>, in which are a gas-cooling worm j and a floating annular gas holder f. A central cover h is screwed down on a packing-ring on the holder f. The carbide is placed in a hopper c, provided with conical partitions to prevent clogging, and closed at the top by a plug m. The lever opening of the hopper is closed by a conical valve d on a rod d<1>, supported by a spring d<5>, except when it is opened by the descent of the gas holder upon the top of the rod. Projections on the rod d loosen the carbide. A 'valve j<3> is used to disconnect the worm j and holder f from the generator a' during charging.
Patent GB-189913706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pantograph Engraving Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-03
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 13,706. Lock, W. H., and Barr, M. July 3. Engraving.-Relates to a pantograph engraving- machine. For horizontal movements the tool c and tracer e are connected by ordinary pantograph linkage, the object of the present invention being to suppress vertical movements of the tracing-rod l, 2 due to lateral movements, while communicating them when they are due to rising over a projection such as b on the pattern a so as to produce a corresponding projection b<1> on the work d. The various parts marked A in the Figure indicate portions of the 6xed casing. The tracer rod 1, 2 is te'escopic, the parts being connected by pins 4 passing through slots 3, 3 into a ball 5 through which the part 1 slides freely and which can move only in a fixed horizontal plane. Both parts turn about a ball-and-socket joint 8, carried by an adjustable bracket 9, and terminate respectively in ball-and-socket joints 10, 6 in planes 11, 7 which can move horizontally in guides 13, 12 capable of vertical motion on the guides 14, 14. A lever 18 is pivoted to the guide 13 and to the link 23 which connects its end with the adjustable linkage 24, 26, 27 for operating the verticallymoving slide 30 of the tool-holder. A lever 15 is pivoted to the guide 12 and to a fixed point at 17, and is connected by a link 20 with the 'ever 18. When, owing to lateral movements of the tracer e, the slide 13 rises or falls, the pivot of the lever 18 is move i by the lever 15 and link 20 owing to the rising or falling of the guides 12, so that the link 23 is not affected. Vertical movements due to a projection b are, however, transmitted in the required proportion.