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Patent GB-189709125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots or Shoes, more especially intended for Cycling, or like purposes.
Inventor: MANFIELD HARRY
Filed: 1897-04-09
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 9125. Manfield, H. April 9. Soles; slipping, preventing.-Cycling and other shoes have longitudinal bars of india-rubber or other resilient material on the forepart of the sole. Fig. 1 shows a plan of a sole with three bars which may conveniently be secured in the manner shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-189710494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Gas Lighters.
Inventor: BORRADAILE LEWIS LANE
Filed: 1897-04-27
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 10,494. Borradaile, L. L April 27. Lighting gas by electricity in pendent burners. The one electrical terminal a' is fixed on the burner tip a, and the second, c<2>, is carried by an arm c of a lever C on the gas cock. The free end d<x> of a coiled spring D presses against the edge of the arm c and holds the lever in the position shown until the handle c<x> is pulled. The part d<x> of the spring then presses against the side instead of the edge of the arm c, and secures it in its fresh position until the lever is again actuated by the handle c<x>.
Patent GB-189719949-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Indicating and Registering Cash Payments.
Inventor: POTTIN HENRY
Filed: 1897-08-30
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 19,949. Pottin, H. Aug. 30. Receipts, checking and recording. - Relates to mprovements in and simplifications of the apparatus lescribed in Specification No. 29,971, A.D. 1896, The counting-apparatus is dispensed with, and, in )lace of the farthings slide, a halfpenny indicator s employed which is actuated by a separate pushod and held in either of two positions, while stamping the record strip, by a notched spring on the cam-operated controlling-bar of the registering- segments engaging a roller on the index-carrying lever. The motor G, Fig. 7, is wound and the main cam shaft B is operated from it as follows:- The actuating-handle g is pulled down and, by means of its projecting arm m<1> engaging a stud p<1>, turns a toothed sector p through a certain angle and winds up the spring barrel G by means of a pinion r. On releasing the handle the barrel unwinds and returns it to its initial position while, if the down-stroke has been complete, a pawl r<2> which has been carried backwards through 180‹ and engaged with a fresh tooth of the cam r<4> on the main shaft B, gives the shaft B half a revolution in the up-stroke by means of the segment p and pinion r<1>. A second actuation of the handle is necessary to complete the revolution of the main shaft B and to effect the complete series of operations. During each down-stroke of the lever g the parts are locked by the pin s<2> on the lever s engaging one of two notches in a cam x. At the completion of the down-stroke the cam p<2> on p lifts the lever by encountering the pin s<1>, while the spring lever s<4> moves forwards under the pin s<6> and holds it up. At the end of the up-stroke the cam p<3> thrusts back the lever s<4> and releases the detent lever s, so that the pin s<2> re-engages the cam. The movement of the main cam shaft is controlled by a centrifugal governor. This is driven by a pawl, worm-wheel, and worm from the spring barrel as it unwinds. The governor consists of two weighted horizontal arms connected by a spring, the weights when the speed becomes excessive rubbing against a surrounding ring. The regulating-part is connected to its spindle by friction only.
Patent GB-189724178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Use of Paint.
Inventor: LEE CHARLES EUGENE
Filed: 1897-10-19
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 24,178. Lee, C. E., Lawton, C. F., Lawton, A. L., and Lawton, A. W. Oct. 19. Painting; paints, materials for. - Relates to a water-mixed paint, consisting of two mixtures which are applied separately with a brush, and when applied react upon each other chemically so as to form an insoluble coating. The first mixture may consist of carbonate of lead, hydrated oxide or silicate of zinc, carbonate of lime, and an aqueous solution of silica prepared by dialysis. Various other substances may be used to replace certain of the above ingredients. Pigments may also be added to the above mixture. The second mixture consists of a solution of the compound silicates of zinc, ammonium, and sodium or potassium. Thickening-substances and pigments may also be added to the second mixture.
Patent GB-189725179-A (GB)
Title: Egg Breaker and Tester.
Inventor: MCINTOSH JAMES
Filed: 1897-10-30
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 25,179. McIntosh, J. Oct. 30. Egg-openers; eggs, testing.-A scoop 5 having a bridge knife edge 6 is removably pivoted at 7 to a frame 1 adapted to hold a tankard or receiver 3. The scoop is pivoted so as to normally rest with the larger end downwards. The egg is broken over the knife-edge, and if good the scoop is tilted as shown to deliver it into the receiver. If the egg is bad the scoop is removed.
Patent GB-189726002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for the Destruction of Town Refuse.
Inventor: WATSON GEORGE
Filed: 1897-11-09
Granted: 1898-11-09
Abstract: 26,002. Watson, G. Nov. 9. Refuse-consuming furnaces.-Relates to furnaces of the kind described in Specifications No. 14,709, A.D. 1888, No. 14,245, A.D. 1893, and No. 21,856, A.D. 1895, the object of the present invention being to facilitate the charging of such furnaces, and to prevent the escape of smoke and noxious gases from the charging-doors. In the case of furnaces arranged, as shown, back to back in rows, a flat' deck' is formed upon, or supported over, the whole block, and a wide charging-shaft C is provided for each pair of furnaces. Above each charging-shaft is a 'deck house' with hanging counterweighted doors D, D, on one or both sides, through which the refuse is discharged from tipwagons K, L, or direct from the scavengers' carts. The tip-wagons are arranged to close the charging- apertures when tilted over, as shown at L ; and, to prevent still further the escape of smoke and gases, the 'deck houses' are all connected to the steam blast apparatus in such a way that a current of air is drawn through them and delivered to the ashpits of the various furnaces.
Patent GB-189726069-A (GB)
Title: System of Apparatus for Treating Garbage.
Inventor: GALE GEORGE ELLSWORTH
Filed: 1897-11-09
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 26,069. Gale, G. B. Nov. 9. Sewage and refuse, treating; offal and the like, treating ; manures and fertilizers. - Relates to apparatus for heating, pressing, and drying garbage, from which grease and fertilizers may be thus obtained. The apparatus comprises four heating-cylinders F, communicating with a pressing-cylinder c and drying-chamber B. A steam inlet pipe and a drain pipe are fitted to every cylinder F, and pipes S leading to an exhausting-apparatus are connected to cylinders F, B and the upper part G of the cylinder C, and serve to draw off all offensive vapours and gases from the apparatus. A close-fitting hinged valve is adapted to the lower side of a charging-passage formed in the top of each cylinder F, and is actuated by links and levers connected to a plunger which slides within a standard k<3> and is actuated by means of a screw rod and hand - wheel k<7>. The pressing- cylinder C is formed of loosely-connected vertical staves, and is provided with a steam jacket and drain pipe U<1> ; the cylinder C communicates with the cylinders F by means of tubes H and valve casings H', connected to the funnel-shaped lower parts of the cylinders ; within each casing H<1> is a wedge-shaped valve which works against an inclined seat under the control of a screw and handwheel H<2>. The passage of the garbage to the cylinder B is regulated by means of a horizontal plate which carries rollers running upon the lower part of a frame c and also by a valve fitted within a valve casing H<3>. Within the cylinder B, which is provided with a steam jacket B<4>, is mounted a rotary hollow shaft fitted with spiders b<1> carrying stirring-blades b<2> and steam pipes b<3> supplied with steam from the hollow shaft. The dried garbage falls through apertures a, fitted with hinged doors actuated by means of gearing and hand-wheels e<2>, and is carried away by endless chains running over rollers n. The working capacities of the drying and pressing cylinders are such that they are capable of dealing with the charges of the four heating-cylinders which are successively discharged. After the garbage has been cooked in any one of the cylinders F, it is discharged into the pressing- cylinder, and compressed by means of a piston actuated by a hydraulic apparatus E. A large number of heating-cylinders may be arranged so that they may be connected at pleasure with any one of two or more pressing and drying cylinders.
Patent GB-189807817-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Rotating Fan for Personal Use.
Inventor: LYONS EDUARD
Filed: 1898-04-01
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 7817. Lyons, E. April 1. Fans.-The fans are constructed so that a rotary motion may be imparted to them. The fan A has a spindle B with a toothed wheel C at its lower end which gears with a rack d, fixed at one end in a socket D which slides in a tube E which contains a spring F to one end of which an end of the rack d is attached, so that, when the socket D is moved inwardly or outwardly, a rotary motion is imparted to the fan. Advertisements may be printed on the fan.
Patent GB-189809018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hand Shears for use in Cutting Tin Plate and similar Material.
Inventor: WESSELMANN BRUNO
Filed: 1898-04-19
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 9018. Wesselmann, B. April 19. Shears for cutting metal plate. The lower jaw b<1> is elbowed underneath the upper jaw a', so as to bring the shearing- plane to one side.
Patent GB-189810269-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Induction Motors.
Filed: 1898-05-05
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 10,269. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Steinmetz, C. P.]. May 5. Motors, alternating-current.-In an induction motor, means are provided for compensating for lagging currents due to self-induction &c. within the motor. For this purpose leading currents are produced in a closed circuit in inductive relation to the induced member of the motor, or to both inducing and induced members. In the arrangement shown, the auxiliary circuit T is disposed upon the inducing- member of the motor at right-angles to the inducing-circuit P, and in inductive relation to the induced member S. It is closed upon a condenser C or other means for producing leading currents, such as an over - excited synchronous motor M<1>. The auxiliary circuit may be arranged at any other angle to the inducing-circuit than 90‹ or zero, so as to produce a starting-torque. It may be connected to the condenser through a step - up transformer.
Patent GB-189810913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Locks for cycle-racks, Clothes Hooks, and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 10,913. Boult, A. J., [Wicke & Co., R.]. May 12. Clothes - hanging hooks and pegs.- Relates to a coinfreed lock for cycle racks, clotheshooks, &c. The coin - freed device may be attached to any ordinary lock, and is such that the bolt is held in the retracted position and the key retained in the lock till a coin is inserted. The device consists of two arms a, a<1> pivoted at b near the bolt d. Their rear ends are retained in the path of the bolt by springs f. The bolt is normally prevented from being shot by the hooked rear end of the arm a, the arm a' being idly depressed by means of the incline a<2>, but, on passing a coin c through a slit in the lock case to connect the front ends, the operation of the bolt depresses both arms, allowing the bolt to be shot. The arm a<1> then rises into a notch e in the bolt, releasing the coin. The key may then be removed, and the lock afterwards unlocked in the usual way. The lock shackle is formed to suit the particular application, such as a hook for suspending hats, coats, umbrellas, &c., and is open when the lock is not in use.
Patent GB-189815662-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Jumping Hurdle.
Inventor: JACKSON HARRY LOXTON
Filed: 1898-07-18
Granted: 1899-07-18
Abstract: 15,662. Jackson, H. L. July 18. Drawings to Specification. Gymnastic and exercising apparatus.-A jumping hurdle is constructed with its side posts in two parts, which are connected together by hinges or equivalent joints in order that the hurdle may fall when struck. In one form, the hinged portions are retained vertically by spring locking-pins and clips.
Patent GB-189824053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crossings for Electric Railways.
Inventor: MURPHY JOHN MCLEOD
Filed: 1898-11-15
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 24,053. Murphy, J. McL. Nov. 15. Electric railways.-Relates to crossings for third rail or road contact systems. Conductors; permanent way.-The surface conducting-rails between the crossing rails 1, 2 are made as cross-pieces X, and non-conducting pieces 8 are placed between the running rails and the ends of the conductors to make the surface of the latter continuous. To insulate the collecting- devices from the running rails where the conductors cross, a gap is cut in the rail or in its head and web and filled with a short length of rail insulated by a shoe or chair 10 and non-conducting plates 12 under the fishplates 13, the parts being held together by insulated bolts and nuts.
Patent GB-189904957-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Devices for Controlling the Power Supply of Motors and the like.
Inventor: BOWEN MENARD KENNERLY
Filed: 1899-03-07
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 4957. Bowen, M. K., and Knox, G. W. March 7. Motors, controlling.-Controllers are provided with retarding-mechanism to prevent resistances from being too rapidly cut out in making the circuits. Figs. 2 and 3 show an arrangement fitted to a controller for a street car. The spindle of the switch C is fitted with a ratchet-wheel C', with which two pawls D, D<1> are adapted to engage. The pawl D is pivoted to one end of an arm D<2>, the other end of which is connected to a device for preventing rapid movement, such as the arm D<3> of a dash-pot D<5>. The arm D<3> is connected to the pawl D'. On turning the wheel C<2>, the pawl D is forced back as shown in dotted lines, and the pawl D<1> engages the wheel, preventing further movement of the wheel until the piston D<4> returns to the bottom of the cylinder under the action of the spring D<9>. A guide D<10> is provided to free the pawl D. In a modified construction, the piston D' is replaced by an elastic diaphragm.
Patent GB-189907573-A (GB)
Inventor: KROHN GUSTAV
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 7573. Krohn, G. April 11. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-The rim a has inturned edges b between which the wedge - shaped edges h, h<1> of the outer cover are fitted. One edge h has a central thickened part e upon which the wheel rides when the air tube g has been deflated by a puncture. One edge of the rim may be detachable from the main part and may be secured to it by means of screws or the like. In a modification, the thickened part e may be upon the interior of the tread f instead of being on the edge of the cover.
Patent GB-189907832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Multi Colour Letter Press, Pictorial or other similar Printing Machines.
Inventor: GLEDHILL JOHN ADAM
Filed: 1899-04-14
Granted: 1900-05-14
Abstract: 7832. Gledhill, J. A., McVean, J. D., Treston, J. H. G., and Challenger, G. C. April 14. Printing in several colours.-Relates to colour-printing machines such as described in Specification No. 19,711, A.D. 1896. Fig. 1 shows in side elevation part of a cylinder machine showing the application of the invention thereto. On the ends of the shaft m of the ink cylinder m<1> are adjustable cams or tappets n<1> which lift the rollers t, t<1>, t<2> and operate them so that they supply strips or bands of ink or colour to the cylinder m<1> at the required parts of its surface. The cams consist of discs or segments n<1> placed side by side and adjustable relatively, so that the lengths of the raised parts which lift the rollers t, t<1>, t<2> may be varied. The rollers t, t<1>, t<2> receive ink from the raised rings or parts v, v<1>, v<2> of the rollers u, u<1>, u<2>. The rings v, v<1>, v<2> are of metal or wood &c., and may be varied, as desired, to apply longitudinal strips of colour to the forme. The rings of the roller u<2> may be closed up solid to apply a transverse band or bands to the forme, on the end borders &c. The rings of the rollers u &c. are supplied by rollers w, w<1>, w<2> inked by duct rollers y, y, y<2> and ducts z<1>, z<2>, z<3>. The rollers y, y', y<2> are driven by chains M from a shaft O. The ducts z<1> &c. and rollers y &c. are mounted in frames z sliding on the frame A and operated by racks and pinions &c. so that the ducts and rollers may be moved away to give access to other inking - apparatus. The strips or bands of colour are transferred from the cylinder m<1> to the reciprocating ink table by rollers Q, S on levers U', V<2> operated by rods U<1>, V<1>, levers U, V, and cams or tappets on the shaft T<2> arranged and adjusted similarly to the cams n<1>. The strips or bands of colour are transferred from the ink table to the required parts of the forme by rollers g, g', g<2>, g<3> raised and lowered, as required, by rods h, h<1>, h<2>, h<3> having rollers i, i<1>, i<2>, i<3> engaging cams or tappets f, f<1>, f<2> adjustable circumferentially on segments b on a shaft a oscillated from the reciprocating bed of the machine.
Patent GB-189908753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Printing Machines for Printing in One or More Colours.
Inventor: KOEHLER FRANZ RICHARD EMIL
Filed: 1899-04-26
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 8753. Koehler, F. R. E. April 26. Printing in several colours; printing paperhangings. -Relates to a Wharfedale or other machine adapted for printing pictures, bill posters, wall paper, and the like in several colours at one operation. A series of colour-printing rollers i is mounted above a reciprocating bed b, which is actuated by means of racks e, d and a toothed wheel c, connected by a rod h to a crank-pin f. Each roller is furnished, by inking-apparatus m of any suitable kind, with one or more colours of the picture &c. desired, and is adapted to impress the colour or colours in correct register upon the paper. The rollers i are driven by means of a rack l on the bed b. The machine may, if desired, be arranged to print both during the forward and backward movements of the bed b, or the bed may be stationary and the rollers i may receive a motion of translation over the bed. In another form of machine, the rollers i may be employed as inking-rollers transferring their coloured designs to the bed b, which may be employed as a printing-surface operating in conjunction with an impression cylinder.
Patent GB-189909399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leaf Holders for Holding Music and the like.
Inventor: JONES THEODORE BROOKE
Filed: 1899-05-04
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 9399. Jones, T. B. May 4. L e a f-holders.- A counterbalanced finger M is pivoted on an axle screwing into an internally and externally threaded socket E, which can be screwed into a book board. In the position shown in Fig. 1, the finger is free to swing and the spring L is compressed, but by turning the cap K the pin J passes through the cam gaps H and allows the spring to press the cap against the finger and cause enough friction to hold the finger in any position to which it may be set. In a modification, Fig. 6, the end of the axle is hollowed at H, and, in the position shown, the spring is in action, but by turning the cap the cross-pin J runs up the curve H and the spring is compressed, leaving the finger free. The pin F may screw into a bracket D' sliding and capable of being adjusted and clamped on a dovetailed-sectioned bar A.
Patent GB-189910987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pump Equalizers or Counterbalances.
Inventor: WILLMANN JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-05-25
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 10,987. Willmann, J. Nov. 8, A.D. 1898, [date appliedfor under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Pump counterbalances. - Relates to windmilloperated pumps. The crossed levers 21, on the long arms of which balance weights are adjustable, are pivoted on a pin 19 between plates 13, 15, of which 13 is provided with arms 16 to receive the ends of a yoke 14 for securing it to the pump barrel. The short arms of the levers are connected by links 26 to a pin 28 on the pump rod.
Patent GB-189913201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaving Brushes.
Inventor: ROONEY EDWARD SYLVESTER
Filed: 1899-06-26
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 13,201. Rooney, E. S. Nov. 25, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Shaving-appliances ; soap receptacles. - A stick of soap I is attached to the cap D by a screw E and clip F. The cap, which is slightly tapered, fits on the end of the hollow handle A made in a piece with the part C in which the bristles are fixed.
Patent GB-189914686-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Preparation and Process for Varnishing Aluminium and other Metals.
Inventor: NAUHARDT OTTO PAUL
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 14,686. Nauhardt, O. P. Dec. 24, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Varnishes; varnishing.-Aluminium surfaces are varnished with a mixture of gum lac and ammonia. The mixture is preferably made in an enamelled vessel, and is heated for about an hour on a water bath. The aluminium surface is previously cleaned with potash and dried, and, after coating, is placed in a drying-oven and heated for some time to about 300‹ C. This varnish may be applied to other metals, and the coating may also be further painted, varnished, &c.
Patent GB-189915339-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Altering the Corrections of an Eyepiece of the Huyghenian Type for use in Microscopes and other Scientific Instruments.
Inventor: BAKER FREDERICK WILLIAM WATSON
Filed: 1899-07-26
Granted: 1900-07-26
Abstract: 15,339. Baker, F. W. W. July 26. Optical instruments; microscopes.-In eyepieces of the Huygenian type, the chromatic corrections are varied by altering the relative distances of the eye and field lens. For this purpose, the eye lens D and diaphragm E are mounted in a tube C adjustable within the tube A carrying the field lens B. A scale F is provided on the tube C.
Patent GB-189918240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Change-speed Gear.
Inventor: LINLEY CHARLES MONTAGUE
Filed: 1899-09-09
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 18,240. Linley, C. M. Sept. 9. Chain gearing.-Relates to variable-speed gear for bicycles &c. On the hub of the rear wheel of a bicycle is mounted a double toothed wheel C, D. The wheel D is formed with a segmental projecting part which overhangs the wheel C, commences gradually at D<1> and terminates suddenly in an inclined face D'. The chain has the alternate links of arched form, to fit over the teeth, and may be moved laterally from one wheel to the other by a fork H mounted on an inclined guide J. The fork is moved laterally by moving it up or down its guide, and this is effected by a hand-lever near the handle-bar of the machine and a link extending along the top bar of the frame and jointed at its rear end to a short supporting-lever and to the link J'. A jockey pulley is mounted in the arms L pivoted to the fork, and is pressed downwards by the spring L<2>. The wheels may be moved laterally instead of the chaiu.
Patent GB-189919855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Designs on Velvet and the like.
Inventor: CAMERON CAROLINE BEATRICE
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 19,855. Cameron, C. B. Oct. 3. Drawings to Specification. Branding by heat.-Designs are produced on the faces of velvets and other pile fabrics by charring portions of the design by means of a heated stylus, the charring being effected more lightly in parts, to produce the shades, and by flattening the pile in other portions by the smooth flattened surface of the tool.