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Patent GB-189806226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Advertising Show Picture and similar Cards.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-03-14
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 6226. Boult, A. J., [Bõcker, M.]. March 1 Pictorial toys.-Toys and the like are formed of a background A, suitably painted, and a projecting part B, which, combined with the background, gives to the representation of animate or inanimate objects the appearance of reality. The projecting part B is preferably removable and attached by tongues b thereon engaging in slots a in the background.
Patent GB-189807934-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boat-lowering Mechanism.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-04-02
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 7934. Newton, P. A., [Schneemann, C.]. April 2. Boat raising and lowering gear.-Fig. 1 shows a general view, and the winch is shown in sectional plan in Figs. 6, 7, and 13. The davits bare hook-shaped above, and are pivoted at d to the sides of the vessel. The boat is lowered, after being swung free from the chocks, by push-rods e, the outer ends d<1> of which are advanced to press against the davits by nuts c' operated by worm gear from the winch. When the davits have reached an intermediate position II, the weight of the boat begins to assist in the lowering operation, and the push-rods are automatically thrown out of gear while the winch pays out rope until the davits reach their lowest position III, limited by chains k ; the boat is then lowered until waterborne. In a modified arrangement, the push-rods are worked by racks and pinions. The winch, operated by a suitable motor B, consists of a drum l, Fig. 6, rotated from the driving-shaft w by worm gear r, t, v. The push-rods are controlled by a bevel-wheel train from the driving-wheel x, which is put in and out of gear with the main shaft by a clutch t'. The engagement of the clutch is effected by the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, in which a screw of fine pitch geared with the drum is provided with a nut o', which at the moment of engagement causes a second nut q<1> to engage with a short screw r<1> rotated from the drum by screw gear f The movement of the rod i<1> prcduced in this manner is transmitted by a lever m<1>, and throws the clutch in or out of gear according to the direction of motion. Means are provided for bringing the controlling-lever q of the motor to the stop position when the boat is water-borne. The arrangement is shown in Figs. 7 and 13, and consists of a nose moving with the nut o' and operating the rod c<2> by a lever y', spindle u<1>, and lever d<2>. The controlling-lever q is furnished with a projection a<2> engaging with the eye b<2> of the rod c', and the position of the valve p is thereby controlled. Should the operator lose control of the lever q, a piston valve f<2> pulls over the control valve p to the stop position. An atmospheric valve g' is provided so that air is admitted to the motor cylinders and acts as a brake if the weight of the boat overcomes the driving-engine.
Patent GB-189811803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Incandescence Oil Lamps.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 11,803. Imray, O., [Kuhnt & Deissler]. May 24. Incandescent oil lamps.-The central position of the mantle and the cylindrical restriction of the flame are ensured by the employment of two burner cones c, d. The air supply to the outer surface of the flame partly ascends around the wick-tube, as shown by the arrow 4, partly passes between the burner cones c, d, as shown by the arrow 5, and partly passes to the outside of the upper burner cone c, as shown by the arrow 6, to prevent the mantle from bulging outwards. The central air supply partly escapes, as shown by the arrows 1, 2, to the space between the inner wicktube a and the contracted part e<1> of the perforated tube which carries the flange f<1> forming the flame spreader. A portion of the vapour given off from the wick b traverses the apertures i beneath the flange f<1>, and, mixing with the air in the tube e', issues through the perforations l above the flame spreader, as shown by the arrow 3. The combustion thus taking place in several stages, the increased surface of the flame tends to minimize that shrinkage of the mantle which usually occurs beyond that part which is under the influence of the flame.
Patent GB-189813113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protectors and Holders for Electrical Incandescent Lamps, Thermometers, and other Articles.
Inventor: HUGHES FREDERIC
Filed: 1898-06-11
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 13,113. Hughes, F. June 11. Thermometers.- Guards for these and other articles are constructed as shown for an incandescent lamp a, which is carried by a rod o, and is applicable for examining insides of casks. The rod carries a split socket b and an externallythreaded ring d, on which screws the ring e of a wire cage or perforated metal tube f, provided with a threaded socket g. This receives a box i, adjustable by a screwdriver, and containing a spring-pressed perforated disc k. A rubber tip h is also screwed on. The lamp is secured by placing its cap in the socket b, and its tip in the perforated disc k.
Patent GB-189814293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Inventor: BELFIELD REGINALD
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 14,293. Belfield, R., [Scott, C. F., and Lamme, B. G.]. June 28. Electric railways and tramways.-Relates to means by which direct - current motors can be operated at variable speeds from an alternating- current circuit. A rotary transformer or converter is employed to convert the alternating current into a direct current, a step-up or stepdown transformer provided with means for altering the relative length of the primary and secondary being employed to vary the electromotive force. The Figure shows the system applied to an electrically-operated vehicle. The alternating current is supplied from an overhead conductor 1, through a trolley 5, to a transformer 4. The secondary of a transformer is divided into sections, and is connected to the converter 11 through a switch 9. The motors 16 are supplied with a direct current. In order to secure a constant speed of the converter, a synchronous motor 17 may be supplied with current from one of the sections of the transformer. A separate exciter may be employed, or a battery 22, for starting.
Patent GB-189818122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Musical Instruments, more especially Designed for use in connection with Automatically Operated Organs.
Inventor: JAMES MORGAN
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 18,122. Lake, H. H., [Morgan, J.]. Aug. 23. Organs; automatic instruments. - Relates to pneumatic actions particularly applicable to automatically-operated organs, but applicable also to keyboard organs. Fig. 1 shows a cross-section of a portion of an automatic instrument showing the mechanism for actuating the valves D, D of a set of reed cells B, B. The valves control the communications between the cells and an exhaust chamber E, and are connected to a bar F by strips f<2>, f' of some compressible material. The bar F is hung on radius links F<1>, F<1>, and is operated by pneumatic levers G<1>, G<2>. By means of valves J<1>-J<4> these levers are made to communicate with the atmosphere or with an exhaust chamber H to raise or lower the bar F and open or close the valves D. The valve rod J rests on a rod k<2> attached to a flexible diaphragm k<1> in a chamber k, the upper end of which communicates through a pipe k<6> with the exhaust chamber H, and the lower end through a tube l with a perforation m in the board carrying the tune-sheet. The ends of the chamber k are in communication through an adjustable passage. When the perforation m is closed by the tune-sheet, the diaphragm and valve rod J are in the positions shown, and the valves D, D are closed. When a perforation in the tune-sheet comes over the perforation m, the diaphragm and valve rod are raised to reverse the levers G<1> and G<2> and open the valves D, D. When applied to a keyboard instrument, the rod J is actuated by a key.
Patent GB-189819604-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Ploughing and Cultivating.
Inventor: NUBAR BOGHOS PACHA
Filed: 1898-09-15
Granted: 1899-09-15
Abstract: 19,604. Nubar, Boghos Pacha. Sept. 15. Ploughs; cultivators.-Relates to the construction of a rotary tool for use in ploughing or cultivating the soil. The tools may be mounted on a frame propelled by any suitable form of power. The Specification describes several modifications of machines by way of example, but these are not claimed as forming part of the invention. The tool consists of a disc a having inclined cutters b secured at an inclination thereon. In a modification, bars are secured radially to the disc, and the cutting-blades are bolted to the said bars. The discs a are mounted on an approximately-horizontal shaft, and are of such a size that only a small portion of the disc enters the soil.
Patent GB-189820492-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Folding Wheelbarrows.
Inventor: THOM ROBERT RIACH
Filed: 1898-09-28
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 20,492. Thom, R. R. Sept. 28. W h e e l b a r r o w s.- Figs. 2 and 4 show in plan and cross-section a collapsable wheelbarrow in its extended position. The sides C, D which carry the legs G, G' are connected to the narrow bottom A by hinges c, d, and the front E is hinged to the side C and has a pin, not shown, for engaging in an eye in the side D. In some cases, the end E is fitted with strips h<1> to form a groove for an end post attached to the bottom A, and a back X may be hinged to the side D.
Patent GB-189823429-A (GB)
Title: Improved Governing and Regulating Valve for Steam Engines.
Inventor: FRESEN WILHELMUS JOHANNES HEND
Filed: 1898-11-07
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 23,429. Fresen, W. J. H. Nov. 7. S t e a m - velocity governors.-Relates to a regulator or governor for steam engines, which controls automatically the flow of steam in the steam pipe connecting the boiler and steam inlet valve, and so acts on the engine. Fig. 2 shows the regulator in vertical section. Two annular discs P<1>, p<2> having radiallyplaced openings are placed between the chambers B and B<1>, thus separating the boiler pipe A and the slide-valve pipe S. The steam passages in the discs P' and P' can be widened or narrowed by turning the upper disc P' by means of the gearing c and handle M. A tight-fitting piston P works in an open cylinder C, and with the valves S<1> and S' is attached to the rod T. The piston-rod T rests at the lower end upon a small disc r covering the spring R, and makes contact with the head r' of the bar t<1> adjusted from outside when the pistonrod system descends too suddenly or too far. When the steam passes from the pipe S too quickly, the piston P is depressed by the inrushing steam through A from the boiler, and the valves S', S' descending check the escaping steam.
Patent GB-189823664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Pumping the Liquor in Machines for Planking Felt Hat Bodies, applicable also to the Pumping of other Corrosive Liquids.
Inventor: OLDHAM ORLANDO
Filed: 1898-11-10
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 23,664. Oldham, O. Nov. 10. Raising liquids by aÙrating ascending column. - Relates chiefly to machines for planking felt hat bodies, but is of general application where corrosive liquids are to be raised. Into the lower part of the pipe f connecting the receiving-tank b with the spray pipe is inserted an air pipe i, which is bent up to above the level of the tank b, and connected to the delivery of an air pump or fan (not shown). h is a non- return valve. The supply of the liquor to the hat bodies and planking - rollers i s thus maintained without contact with the working parts of the pump.
Patent GB-189905822-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Manufacturing Size-powder.
Inventor: BEECK LUDWIG
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 5822. Beeck, L. March 17. Size.-A priming for surfaces to be painted is made from a powder obtained by steeping and boiling size in the usual way, and then adding calcined soda or alum, so that, on cooling, a dry mass is left and pulverized. The powder is mixed with soap and alum, and is then convertible into priming by treatment with hot water.
Patent GB-189909066-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MARSHALL RICHARD
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 9066. Marshall, R. May 1. Tyres, pneumatic.- The canvas lining c of the outer cover r has, on one edge, a flap f which overlaps the opposing edge, so that the air tube b is completely enclosed. The two edges are connected together by hooks h, on one edge and eyes e on the other.
Patent GB-189915495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Machines.
Inventor: DAVY HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1899-07-28
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 15,495. Davy, H. J. July 28. Fraud, preventing. -The money shoot a is provided at the bottom or medially with a gravity trap c, preferably having a sharp edge to cut string.
Patent GB-189923291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Filed: 1899-11-22
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,291. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Steinmetz, C. P.]. Nov. 22. Distributing; regulating.-Relates to means for compensating for the drop of potential at distant points in alternating-current systems of distribution, and consists in connecting with the circuit a phase-advancing device or source of leading electromotive force. The Figure shows a three-wire system in which over-excited synchronous motors are provided at sub-stations to produce the desired rise of potential. e<1>, d<1>, c<1> and e<2>, d', c' are portions of a network c, d, e supplied through a stepdown transformer S, and are connected to the over-excited motors M', M<2>. Feeders F connect up these motors with portions of the network. If the self-induction of the mains is insufficient, artificial self-induction should be inserted as at N, 0, P. Instead of separately-excited motors, rotary converters may be employed, and the direct current may be utilized in the system.
Patent GB-189924125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Sewing Thimbles.
Inventor: DUKE FRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 24,125. Duke, F. W., and Duke, M. Dec. 4. Thread cutters attached to thimbles. A notched disc 4 is separated from the bottom of a recess in the thimble by a washer 6. The thread is preferably braced against the sides of the notches, and cut by the sharp teeth 13 of the washer, Fig. 4. The rivet-hole 5 through the disc and washer is situated away from the centre of the disc and washer, and is pentagonal, so that, when filled by the round rivet, any turning is prevented. The notches in the disc 4 may be of various forms, radial, tangential, or in a direction between the two. The separation of the cutter from the thimble by means of a washer is shown applied to various forms of cutters attached to the side of the thimble.
Patent GB-190000964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Smoke and Gas Consumers and Fuel Feeders.
Inventor: DECKER WILLIAM NELSON
Filed: 1900-01-16
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 964. Decker, W. N. Jan. 16. Smoke -consuming; pulverulent -fuel fittings.- The products of combustion in a steam-boiler or other furnace may, at will, be withdrawn by a fan and returned, together with pulverized coal, to the furnace. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement of apparatus for this purpose. A regulated quantity of fresh air is admitted to mix with the combustion gases at f, and a flexible branch F, into which a spray of water is introduced at a<1>, conducts a blast to the asbpit when required. A valve e is provided to close either the main conduit or the branch F as may be required. In a modified arrangement, the powdered fuel is supplied to the combustion products before the latter reach the fan.
Patent GB-190002143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting and Drying Cube or Lump Sugar.
Inventor: PESSE PIERRE
Filed: 1900-02-02
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 2143. PessÚ, P. Feb. 2. Blocks, cutting.-Relates to apparatus for use in cutting and drying cube or lump sugar. Moist tablets M of sugar are fed past cutters D, E by means of rollers B and pressure rollers C. The severed tablets R pass on to an endless band P, which moves faster than the tablets M, and are carried through a drying-chamber provided with chimneys and supplied with heated air. The endless band is supported by a perforated sheet-iron or other suitable openwork structure.
Patent GB-190002742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Firing Submarine Mines by Means of Hertzian Radiations.
Inventor: MAYLAENDER FELIX
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 2742. Maylõnder, F. Feb. 12. Radiations, electromagnetic, controlling and actuating apparatus by.-Relates to apparatus for firing submarine mines by means of Hertzian radiations. Fig. 3 shows a plan, and Fig. 4 a side view, of the special apparatus in the mine, and Fig. 5 a plan of the apparatus at the transmitting- station. Two discs c, d, which are slotted as shown, are carried on a spindle provided with a rotating spring s. A toothed wheel w is also carried on the spindle, and gears with the flying pinion brake v. An electromagnet E in circuit with the coherer is provided with a hinged armature b having pins o, p to engage with the slots in the discs c, d. With the apparatus shown in Figs. 3 and 4, when it is desired to fire the mine it is necessary to send three sets of radiations to the apparatus, the length of each being such that the pin p is kept out of its slot in the plate c until the pin o has travelled to the end of its slot in the plate d. The complete rotation of the plate d causes the pin n thereon to reach the closing-contact a of the firing-circuit. At the transmitting-station, a metal plate D is rotated synchronously with the plate d, and is provided with insulating-pieces 1, 2, 3. The current for the spark inductor of the transmitter passes through the contact 15, plate D, and contact 14. When the catch 16 is released, the plate D is rotated by its spring, and the insulated pieces upon it ensure the correct duration of the radiations for firing the mine.
Patent GB-190008041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lasts.
Inventor: PRINDLE EDWIN JAY
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 8041. Prindle, E. J. May 1. Displaying.-A last for displaying boot and shoes is composed of two parts hinged together. The end of the toe part is a vertical plane, while the end of the heel part consists of a lower vertical plane d and an inclined plane e at its upper part, so that a recess is provided between the two parts when extended. The parts are connected by plates g, i hinged together by a pin z. The jackpin socket is riveted over the heel-plate 8, and has a wood block 20 secured in it to receive tacks. The parts are held in the extended position by a piece 22 shown in Fig. 4. The pin 23 passes through slots in the plates g and i, while its ends move between pins 29, 30 in the web 10 attached to the socket. The springs 31 hold the pin in the upper ends of the slots. The fore part is easily removable, and for this purpose the plate g is flanged to fit into a groove in which it is held by a wedge o.
Patent GB-190009934-A (GB)
Title: Hose Coupling
Inventor: BRYCE HERBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1900-05-30
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 9934. Bryce, H. E., and Chambers, C. May 30. Couplings, disconnectible.-Relates to water and liquid tight couplings for hose, in which the half couplings are of similar construction, and the sleeve A, Fig. 1, to which the hose is attached, is loose and can revolve. The sleeve has the tapered shoulder a<1> bearing on the flange b<1> of the lug B, the parts being held together by the screwed collar C. A lead ring D and leather washer E are provided, and the flanged ring F is secured by the screw g to the lug B. The means for connecting the two couplings are of ordinary construction. In the modified construction shown in Fig. 3, the bevelled surfaces a<1>, b<1> taper inwardly, and the lug B receives the screwed collar I.
Patent GB-190012675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Bottle Washing Machine Trays.
Inventor: DAWSON GEORGE
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 12,675. Dawson, G. July 13. Cleaning bottles.-Relates to the construction of trays for bottle-washing machines. Flat metal strips C are secured to the metal frames A, B ; the cover consists of strips H of flat metal hinged to a central rod E and bent round rods J at their outer ends. The tray is divided into partitions by strips K extending from side to side and end to end. The bottom is formed by strips L. The frames A, B may be made of tubular rods, and the ends of the strips C may be bent round them or inserted through holes, or the frames miy be constructed of flat bars, or of channel-section bars, and the ends of the strips bent round or enclosed.
Patent GB-190104336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Strengthening Bottle Boxes and the like.
Inventor: CLAUGHTON JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 4336. Claughton, J. W., and Foxon, J. D. March 1. Boxes for bottles and the like are strengthened by passing wires W through perforations in the bottom, and turning in the ends P for attachment to the sides as shown. The wires may be further secured by staples S, or their equivalent.
Patent GB-190109768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Turret Lathes and like Machines.
Inventor: TENNEY ALBERT BALL
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 9768. Tenney, A. B. May 10. Lathes.-A screw machine is arranged to reduce the interval between the finishing of one operation and the commencement of the next. The main driving-shaft 3 has a belt pulley 4, which can be clutched to it to drive it at a high speed, or may drive it slowly through differential gearing, one of the wheels being attached to a ratchet-wheel prevented from moving backwards by a pawl 40. By disengaging both clutch and pawl, the shaft becomes idle. The shaft drives the section 7 of a cam shaft through worm gearing 6, and also drives a shaft 30, geared to a pinion 31 to which a pinion 33 can be clutched to rotate the turret spindle 14. The turret is reciprocated in bearings 13, 16 on the machine frame by a pin 18 and cam drum 8. The spring locking-pin 37 is withdrawn at the desired intervals by a cam 9, causing the pinion 31 to be clutched to the pinion 33 by the wedge action shown in Fig. 4, thus rotating the turret till the clutch is disengaged and the turret locked by the rise of the pin. The shaft 3 drives shafts 41, 42, 44, 45, the latter carrying a clutch and two pinions to drive the chuck spindle x in opposite directions at different speeds, the clutch lever being operated by a cam 60 on another section 56 of the cam shaft. This section is driven from the shaft 42 and a shaft 54 by differential gearing similar to that already described with reference to the shaft 3, the ratchet pawl 57 being operated by a cam drum 58. Another cam drum 61 on the section 56 operates a chucking and feeding mechanism of the ordinary type, a spring 62 being placed on the feed-tube 63 to prevent excessive movement of the feed-slide 64. The drum also has cams 69 for operating a rock-shaft 65, which operates a rock-shaft 68 to cause the pawl 40 to re-engage the ratchet-wheel at the desired interval after having been disengaged by cams 71 on a drum 25 which also has cams for operating the belt pulley clutch on the shaft 3. The shafts 3, 54 are arranged to run at the same speeds when on the fast or slow speeds. The machine permits the feeding and chucking mechanism to be effected at a high speed by the section 56, while the turret is moved up at a high speed by the section 7, and then stopped by the cam drum 25. When the work is chucked, the turret may be started at a slow rate by the cams 69 operating the rock-shaft 65 and pawl 40. The turret may then be withdrawn at a high speed, rotated, and again brought up. The chuck spindle may be reversely rotated at a high speed independently of the turret, when desired, as for screwing the work out of a die. The cutting-off tool may be brought up at a high speed and then cut slowly, being operated by the section 56 controlled by the cam drum 58, the turret being meanwhile brought up ready for the next operation.