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Patent GB-189719646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treads for Resilient or Elastic Tyres of Wheels.
Inventor: ROSENBERG FELIX
Filed: 1897-08-25
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 19,646. Rosenberg, F. Aug. 25. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The tread of an elastic tyre is composed of metal plates loosely connected together, three forms being shown In Fig 1, the overlapping ends of the plates a are connected by rivets b, and each plate is secured to a corresponding spring c of the elastic tyre. Fig. 3 shows the plates a with hooked ends d bent out to engage together and connected by bolts b. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the plates a have side flaps a<1> for attachment to the tyre and end flaps a<2> by which consecutive plates are connected. In a modification, the plates are looped to give Hexibility, and in each case an outer rubber or like cover may be employed.
Patent GB-189719938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dumping Wagons.
Inventor: FRENCH WALTER LYMAN
Filed: 1897-08-30
Granted: 1897-10-30
Abstract: 19,938. French, W. L. Aug. 30. Tip-wagons.-The body C is arranged to slide longitudinally on four rows of rollers d to enable the contents of the wagon to be readily dumped. A guide-loop 12 is provided on. the underside of the body, which, when in its forward position, is secured by a bolt, and is held down at its front end by hooks on the body which slide under a transverse rod on the undercarriage.
Patent GB-189723561-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in Pneumatic Cycle Saddles.
Inventor: EDWARDS LEOLINE ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-10-13
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 23,561. Edwards, L. A., Hasluck, T. S., and Starkey, T. H. Oct. 13. Saddles.-Relates to saddles of the type described in Specification No. 24,582, A.D. 1894, in which pneumatic balls C are placed under the cover, as shown in the Figures. The cover A is blocked out to fit over the ball C and a base-plate E, the outer edges being sewn to a leather plate B placed under the plate E. The centre of the cover is depressed, and the balls are kept in place by strips d<1>, d<2>, d<3> sewn to the cover and laced to an opening e<1> in the plate E, as shown. Flaps a<4> in the cover protect the rider's thighs. The cover has perforations a<3>, as shown. In a modification, the turned-down edges of the plate E are perforated, and the cover A is laced to them.
Patent GB-189727750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment or Finishing of Woven and other Fabrics.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-11-25
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 27,750. Boult, A. J., [Richard, J.]. Nov. 25. Shrinking.-Felts, tiuking, flannel, and woollen and other fabrics are shrunk by first damping and then passing over a .table or cylinder suitably heated. If the cylinder is perforated, it is heated by hot air.
Patent GB-189730052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hydraulic Mangles for Finishing Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: CAMERON HENRY
Filed: 1897-12-20
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 30,052. Cameron, H., and Malloch, J. McL. Dec. 20. Hydraulic accumulators.-In a hydraulic mangle, such as is described in Specification No. 21,858, A.D. 1895, for finishing woven fabrics, a compound accumulator is used for producing an intermittently-varying pressure on the top pressure-roller, and for lifting it, to change the beam roller, directly the pressing operation is completed. The accumulator, Fig. 1, consists of two outer rams 10 for producing pressure on the top roller, and an inner ram 11 for lifting it. The pumps being started, the rams 10 rise, picking up the weights 12, until the topmost weight trips one of the projections 16 placed spirally on a trigger-tube 14, which is rotated to set a particular projection in the path of the weights. The tube 14 and an inner rod 22 are then lifted, thus actuating the intermittent valve 18, which admits water to the ram 11. This flow of water to the ram 11 causes the rams 10 to fall slightly, thus reducing the pressure on the top roller, and this intermittentlyvarying pressure, which is calculated to have a beetling effect on the fabric, continues until the projection 21 on the ram 11 reaches the top, and, by tripping the crank 19, withdraws a wedge or shoe which connects the tube 14 and rod 22. Then the top weight 12, being allowed to rise higher than heretofore, trips a projection 16 on the trigger rod 15, and thus automatically stops the pumps. By keeping the stop-valves of the rams 10 closed, the next beam-roller can be operated upon immediately without delaying to take up the weights. In a modification, one of the rams 10 is dispensed with.
Patent GB-189808222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches and Brakes for Arc Electric Lamps.
Inventor: BYNG GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-04-06
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 8222. Byng, G., and Angold, A. E. April 6. Arc lamps.-Clutches and brakes, provided with india-rubber, leather, or other resilient operating- surfaces, are arranged to compensate for wear of these substances. Fig. 2 illustrates a clutch consisting of a half-tube t, with a resilient lining held by two clamping-strips and screws, and pivoted at e between two plates C, which are connected together at p, p<1>, and are supported by a pivot d on a link f so that their weight holds the clutch t against a carbon-carrying rod A. This may be roughened by grooving. The plates C have toothed upper edges, curved concentrically with the pivot d. When the link f is raised electromagnetically, the teeth engage a stationary pawl a, about which the plates C then turn slightly so as to press the clutch t forcibly against the rod A, independently of wear of the clutch lining. A weight o, loose on the pivot d, is forked to engage a guide-rod b, to keep the clutch in position. The rod b carries an upper guide for the rod A. Fig. 5 shows a brake consisting of an oval block on the edge of which a strip of resilient material is clamped, to bear on the inside of the rim of a wheel A. The block is pivoted at p to the toothed plate C, which is pivoted to supporting and operating links K, f, and is toothed to engage a pawl a, supported with limited pivotal movement on a support D, when the link f is pressed upward ; the plate C then presses the resilient block against the inside of the rim.
Patent GB-189809328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety-apparatus for Hoists or Lifts.
Inventor: BOTTERILL JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-22
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 9328. Botterill, J., and Craven, R. E. P. April 22. Lifts, well doors for. The cage has attached to it a triangular guide 2 which, during the passage of the cage, enters between and forces apart two pulleys 9 and 14, the former of which is fixed to the frame 11 and the latter to a quadrant 16 pivoted at 17. The teeth of the quadrant engage with a pinion 21 fixed to the spindle of a drum 24 to which a rope 26 is attached leading over pulleys 28 and 29 to a well door. The cage in passing thus first rocks the quadrant in one direction to lift the door, and then the latter as it descends under gravity causes it to resume its original position again. The quadrant may be replaced by a pivoted arm connected to the drum by a rope. Two or more ropes may be led from the drum to operate two or more doors simultaneously.
Patent GB-189809848-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: HILLER KARL GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-04-29
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 9848. Hiller, K. G. April 29. Tyres, pneumatic. - The inner tube b of a pneumatic tyre is provided with an almost inextensible protecting-cover of cotton or linen tissue or other suitable material, to limit the expansion thereof. This cover is formed of several portions a, a', &c., the ends of which overlap and which are capable of sliding upon one another to uncover the air tube as shown. The said overlapping ends may be made half the thickness of the other part of the cover.
Patent GB-189811690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Wrenches.
Inventor: HART HUBERT CHAUNCY
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 11,690. Hart, H. C. May 23. Spanners and wrenches.-The sliding jaw and the pin 6 for the adjusting-worm 7 are made from a single piece of sheet metal, Fig. 2, stamped out and bent round so that the two projections 6, Fig. 2, come together.
Patent GB-189812136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Compressors.
Inventor: ALLEY STEPHEN EVANS
Filed: 1898-05-28
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 12,136. Alley, S. E. May 28. Compressing. -Air is drawn into the pump beneath the differential piston A through valves J on the up-stroke, and on the down-stroke is forced through spring - loaded valves into a coil M in the water tank G, whence it passes through the valves N into the annular space H around the piston; it is finally expelled from the pump through a valve P and pipe Q.
Patent GB-189817612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: GILLETT CLARENCE ROSS
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 17,612. Gillett, C. R., and Gillett, E. W. Aug. 16. Acetylene.-Apparatus in which the gas passes directly from the generator to the distributing- pipes, an intermediate gas holder being dispensed with. The generator consists of a strong cast-iron box 30 fitted with a cover 31, which is mounted loosely on an arm 34 pivoted at 35, and is secured by hinged bolts 37. The generator contains a carbide-supporting tray 40, and is fitted with a cam 43 operated by an external handle 47 for agitating the tray and shaking off the lime produced. The tray carries a stirrup 48 holding a lump of carbide, which is shaken off into a film of water at the bottom of the generator for starting the apparatus. Water is supplied from a closed tank 63 through a check valve 71, which opens only downwards, to a percolator 56 containing a wick 57 and carrying a curtain 60 of capillary fabric. The generator also communicates with the tank by a pipe 73, fitted with a check valve 75 opening inwards only, and with a reducing-valve 74 which closes when the pressure in the tank exceeds about 5 lbs. The gas passes to the distributing-pipes through a cock 51 and through a reducing-valve 76 which prevents the pressure in the pipes from rising above from ¢ to 1 lb. At 54 is a receptacle for water of condensation from the pipes.
Patent GB-189902843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Race Starting Machines.
Inventor: POLAIN GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 2843. Polain, G. T., [Snowden, C.]. Feb. 8. Races, starting.- Fig. 1 shows a starting - machine consisting of a barrier of light flexible material stretching between levers C, E, which are pivoted to uprights A. The upper ends of the levers are suitably secured by a line n or its equivalent. The lever E carries the quadrant K, in which are formed a couple of slots L, M. A pawl c enters one of these slots, and secures the barrier in its lowered or its raised condition. On releasing the pawl, the spring J and the weight H raise the barrier clear of the horses into the position shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-189902906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Switch-boards.
Inventor: COX CHARLES HORACE
Filed: 1899-02-09
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 2906. Cox, C. H. Feb. 9. Switchboards.-The " bus " bars are divided into sections such as B, each section forming a terminal for a switch S, cut-out D, or the like. The sections are connected by cables or connections a in series. The invention is preferably used with a switchboard as described in Specification Nn. 14,514, A.D. 1898, in which a number of boxes C are connected and supported by a tubular framework b, the tubes forming conduits for the conductors.
Patent GB-189903098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Figured Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: REIXACH JOSE
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 3098. Reixach, J., and Scott, H. Feb. 11. Pile fabrics.-Figured warp pile fabrics, woven doubly face to face, are formed partly of cut pile and partly of looped pile shorter than the cut pile, and, in some cases, partly of ground without pile. The looped pile is formed by frisÚ picks or wires B, F, G, H, Fig. 1, inserted as described in Specification No. 16,512, A.D. 1888. the pile warp threads A, C, D, E passing either over alternate frisÚ picks, as shown, or over each frisÚ pick, and being bound in the same fabric. The cut pile is formed by passing the pile warp threads over two frisÚ picks in opposite directions, as they cross from one fabric to the other, as shown in Fig. 4. When the frisÚ picks are removed, and the fabrics are separated by cutting in the usual manner, the pile threads shown in Fig. 4 are cut in the middle, whilst the shorter looped threads shown in Fig. 1 remain uncut. The ground without pile is formed by floating the pile warp threads on the face of the fabrics or tying them into the ground in any suitable manner. Pile fabrics without loops may be woven in the manner shown in Fig. 5, in which the pile threads K, M are tied in as described in Specification No. 10,675, A.D. 1891, and are either crossed from one fabric to the other or floated at the back. Single or multiple weft threads are either held to the ground by the pile threads only, as at 26, 39, or floated, as at 40, to produce any desired pattern.
Patent GB-189905078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Agglomerating Fuel and other Substances.
Inventor: HALL JOHN STURDY
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 5078. Hall, J. S., Hall, C. E. V., and Bj÷rling, P. R. March 8. Moulding fuel.-A pair of cylinders or rollers A, A are formed with recesses or semi-moulds which come opposite to one another so as to enclose the loose fuel from the feed-mill or mixer G. These rollers are rotated in opposite directions at the same speed by a vertical shaft F, bevelwheels E, and worm screws gearing with wormwheels D. The vertical shaft may be driven directly by an endless belt, or through bevel gearing. The fuel may be heated by steam admitted to a jacket round the feed-box, and to the hollow rollers through hollow spindles. The moulded blocks are carried away by a travelling belt driven by a horizontal shaft J. The beaters in the mixer are driven by the vertical shaft F.
Patent GB-189906505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Taps, Valves, and the like.
Inventor: SEWARD ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6505. Seward, A., and Illingworth, A. March 25. Couplings with valves. -In order that a tap or pipe may be disconnected from a water or steam pipe A, a conical valve C, connected by a stem E with a grating D, which is pressed against a shoulder F by the screwed part G of a tap or pipe, is pressed against a seat B when the tap or pipe is removed.
Patent GB-189909575-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Guide and Support for Boring Tool in Appliances for Boring Angular Holes.
Inventor: WALDTHAUSEN JUSTUS
Filed: 1899-05-06
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 9575. Waldthausen, J. May 6. Boring and drilling.-An additional guide 4 is provided for the boring - tool 5 of an angular holedrilling machine, having a detachable plate 13 corresponding w i t h the usual guideplate 12 on the table. The plain end of the tool bears against a ball 7 in the spindle 1, the tool being driven by detachable arms 9, 10 on the spindle and tool.
Patent GB-189911429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin-freed Apparatus.
Inventor: RICHTER FRIEDRICH ADOLF
Filed: 1899-06-01
Granted: 1900-06-01
Abstract: 11,429. Richter, F. A. June 1. Drawings to Specification. Sale apparatus.-After a certain number of operations of an ordinary delivery apparatus, the next operation results in the delivery of an additional article by a secondary delivery apparatus which is worked from the first through the medium of ratchet gear and counting-wheels visible to the public and accompanied by a statement of the favoured numbers.
Patent GB-189912914-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Placing in Position the Pressure Springs of Wringing and Mangling Machines.
Inventor: LONGSDON HENRY CROFTS
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,914. Longsdon, H. C. June 21. Clamps.-Relates to means for putting the pressure springs into position in mangling and wring- ing machines. Fig. 1 shows a front elevation of the parts in operation, and Fig. 4 a side view of the clamp. The spring c is placed upon the presserbar d, the fixed jaw f of the clamp is placed beneath it, while the movable jaw f<1> is brought to bear upon the cross-bar a pivoted at b. By turning the screw g the jaw f<1> is moved down, forcing the free end of the cross-bar a into position for being bolted to the frame E.
Patent GB-189914833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Bedsteads.
Inventor: PEPPER JAMES WELSH
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 14,833. Pepper, J. W. July 18. Bedsteads.-The end frames have extra legs. i so as to be capable of standing independently of any support of the side bars. The side bars are each in two halves jointed together at g and to the end frames. The bottom is fixed to the parts c, e of the side bars. When the bed is folded, the bottom becomes vertical, as in Fig. 3, and the legs i of the foot frame slide between the legs i of the head frame. When unfolded, the foot end of the bottom rests on projections or flanges on the parts d f of the sides. Hooks k, l, m act as bedding stops, while m also serves as a handle to raise the bottom. A catch j serves to hold the bedstead in the folded position.
Patent GB-189915808-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Life Saving Belt.
Inventor: KRAJCA FLORIAN
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 15,808. Krajca, F. Aug. 2. Belts &c.-A belt a with shoulder straps b has attached to it a pair of air bags c, which are inflated by a small handpump e or by the mouth. T h e Y pipe of the pump and the separate mouth pipes contain check valves.
Patent GB-189916389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Straightening and Supporting Devices for the Extremities and other Portions of the Human Body.
Inventor: BOEGLE CARL
Filed: 1899-08-11
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 16,389. Boegle, C. Aug. 11. Deformity appliances limbs, artificial; splints.-Leg and similar supports are formed from steel strips. In the form shown in Fig. 1, strips c, secured by bolts to a ring d, converge to the lower ends, and are fastened by bolts b to ears formed on a sole-piece a. Thigh pieces g are similarly secured between ears on the ring d and a ring has shown. This arrangement allows of a natural movement when walking &c. The ring h may be formed with a spring hip support k as shown in Fig. 2. In a modification, the strips c and g are secured at their lower ends at intervals to bands pivoted to the bolts b. Arm or spine supports may be similarly formed. The ends of the rings are detachably secured by bolts, to allow the apparatus to be turned into a flat position for packing.
Patent GB-189923153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switches for use with Rheostats for Starting and Controlling Electric Motors for Lifts or the like.
Inventor: HIRST HUGO
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-11-21
Abstract: 23,153. Hirst, H., and Hunt, F. O. Nov. 21. Switches for starting and controlling motors for lifts &c. The contact-lever is operated by a ratchet and pawl mechanism connected to the mechanism controlled. Figs. 1 (Sheet 1) and 2 show a construction in which the switch arm is mounted on a ratchet-wheel D and is fitted with a brush E rubbing over resistance contacts F. A pawl C carried by a pin p sliding in a slot s in a lever A is adapted to engage with the wheel D to rotate it. The lever A is operated by the rod B, and the pawl is thrown out of action when no current is passing by a rod G having a cam-face G<1>. The position of the rod G is controlled by an electromagnet or by suitable mechanism connected to the brake lever. The switch may be returned to its starting position by a spring or weight connected to a cord H. Fig. 1 (Sheet 4) shows a modified construction in which the resistance contacts a are vertically disposed, and the contacts b are connected to a dash-pot arrangement K to prevent the switch from being put on too quickly. The switch is operated by a weight, the pulley f being raised to start it.
Patent GB-189925706-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Mantlets or Shields for Troops in the Field.
Inventor: FURSE ALBERT DONALD
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 25,706. Furse, A. D. Dec. 30. Military transport vehicles; ambulance vehicles; hand-trucks.-A steel cylinder or drum a is mounted on an axle supported by one, two, or more wheels b, and is provided with handles or shafts c, and am external steel plate d, which may act as a shield above or below the cylinder, or as a seat for a driver or wounded men. A cross-bar or handle between the shafts is perforated to receive ground pegs, or facilitate the attachment of draught animals. To increase the resistance to fire, a vertical shield may be fitted on the axle within the cylinder. The upper portion of the cylinder can be detached to convert the shield into a cart for provisions, ammunition, or a wounded man.
Patent GB-190004599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Holders and Fasteners.
Inventor: BURTON SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-03-10
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 4599. Burton, S. March 10. Sash fastenings.-The top and bottom sashes c, d of the window are secured in the closed position by the screw j, Fig. 2, which is screwed into the tapped plate e mounted in the sash c. The stem k of the screw passes through the plate g, set in the sash d, and is provided with an operating-head m. A second screw works through the tapped plate n, and engages the spring o mounted on the sash d. By turning the screw, the spring o is pressed outwards against the sash c, so as to hold the sashes at any desired height.
Patent GB-190006470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters for Water and other Liquids.
Inventor: CAPRON JAMES DUNGAN
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 6470. Capron, J. D. April 6. Rotary filters; cleansing. -Within a casing A is a perforated cylinder b<3> secured to heads b<1>, b<2> carried by pipes p, I. A filter cloth is stretched round the cylinder b<3>, its adjacent ends being secured by a strip of wood in a longitudinal groove in the cylinder b<3>. Hooks on the cloth engaging flanges on the heads b<1>, b<2> hold it in position, and joint is made at its ends by cords pressing it into grooves in the heads b<1>, b<2>. The pipe h is fitted with a pipe h<1> and valve, and a faucet l<3> for unfiltered water, and a pipe h<3> and valve for sediment &c. For cleansing, steam is admitted by the pipe p to the cylinder b<3>, and by a pipe p<1> to a narrow casing t having perforations which direct the steam tangentially against the cylinder b<3>, which is at the same time revolved. I is the outlet for filtered water.
Patent GB-190007758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trucks for Auto-cars.
Inventor: MUEHLBERG ALBERT
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 7758. M³hlberg, A. April 26. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a truck or undercarriage constructed so as to be flexible in all directions, in order to prevent or reduce shocks arising from irregularities in the road. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan of the truck. It is composed of three parts : (1) the rear frame built of side bars a, a and transverse members b, c, d resting on the rear axle e through the medium of springs q<1> lodged in sockets in the hornblocks q; (2) the front frame m furnished with swivelling steering-axles and supporting the vehicle body on double transverse springs n and connected with the rear frame by rods o and a transverse spring at p ; and (3) the motor frame comprising the axle e, swinging members f, gear casings g, and stay i. The turning of the motor casings is limited by projections k and springs l<1>.