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Patent GB-189804725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Race Games.
Inventor: LALLEMAND GUSTAVE CHARLES
Filed: 1898-02-25
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 4725. Lallemand, G. C., and Duez, E. Sept. 13, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Race games.-Horses a r e mounted upon a centrally-supported disc g which can be turned by a knob j. Connected to the disc is a toothed wheel i gearing with a pinion q which drives a socket m on the inner edge of which is a ring of teeth n. Attached to the socket and turning with it, that is in the direction opposite to that in which the upper disc g is travelling, is a disc k, having a part l which passes beneath the annular top e of the enclosing box b. At one place an opening is cut in this top. allowing one of a number of sets of numerals marked on the part l to be visible. These sets of numerals represent odds,' so that the players do not know the odds for or against the winner till the race is at an end, as they change for each fresh movement of the discs. To cause these tables of odds to register exactly under the opening, a light spring u pivoted to a support t works between depending rods or pins r from the disc k, and when the disc comes to rest, it settles between two of these pins. Parts of the device may be modified.
Patent GB-189807955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Facilitating the Starting of Motors.
Inventor: PRETOT VICTOR ETIENNE
Filed: 1898-04-02
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 7955. PrÚtot, V. E. April 2. Turning - gear. - The apparatus is particularly applicable for starting explosion engines on motor road vehicles. The engine shaft X is turned by the handle F through the shaft C, sleeve C', and spring D, which grips the sleeve B' on the shaft B when it is coiled up. The shaft B carries one member A of a clutch, the other member A' being on the crank shaft. The spring D is fixed at one end to the sleeve C<1> by a screw b, and at the other to a ratchet-wheel E, running loose on the sleeve B', but kept for turning while the spring D is tightened by the friction of the pawl E<1>. The shaft B is pushed to the left against the pressure of the spring a to engage the clutch, and the turning of the handle F in the direction of the arrow y tends to keep it engaged owing to the pin d engaging the slot e. When the engine is started in the right direction, as soon as the speed of the shaft B exceeds that of the handle the pin d becomes automatically disengaged. If, owing to premature ignition, the engine should start backwards, the wheel E will be arrested by the pawl E, and will uncoil the spring D and disconnect the shafts B and C. Thus, in both instances, the sudden motion of the crank shaft is prevented from being transmitted to the turning-handle.
Patent GB-189810846-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Paper Hangings or Wall Coverings.
Inventor: FARROW JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 10,846. Farrow, J. E. May 12. Printing paperhangings.-The unprinted edges of wall coverings are cut clean away as the paper leaves the printing-machine by sharp overlapping cutting-discs a, b, which are mounted in adjustable brackets f, and are driven by toothed gearing e. Rollers g, h guide the paper through the cutters as shown m dotted lines.
Patent GB-189810896-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Appliance for Adjusting the Dress of Ladies in Mounting Cycles.
Inventor: GARNETT CHARLES
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 10,896. Garnett,C. May 12. Costumes, cyclists'. -R e l a t e s to an appliance for adjusting the skirt when mounting a cycle, and consists of a cord A passed through a guide E. When mounting a cycle, the dress is pulled sideways and forwards by means of the cord.
Patent GB-189819209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot and Shoe Machinery.
Inventor: ASKHAM WALLIS
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 19,209. Askham, W. Sept. 9. Bevelling and skiving; channelling; welts.- Relates to a machine for cutting, skiving, grooving, or channelling and bevelling a welt at one operation. The leather to be cut is placed on an adjustable table with a vertical fence or guide E, and is driven by rolls B, B<3> past a knife C<1> which cuts the welt to the required width. At the same time an adjustable knife D' skives it to the required thickness, the waste material being directed away from the fluted roll B by a guide C<5>. The welt then passes between the rolls B<3> and B<6> over the grooving or channelling knife G<1> and the bevelling-knife H, both of which are adjustable. The roll B<6> is grooved to receive the knife G<1>.
Patent GB-189819897-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tea-kettle.
Inventor: HATELEY ALBERT
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 19,897. Hateley, A., and Bassett, T. Sept. 20. Kettles.-The neck B and body A of a tea-kettle are stamped out in one piece. The bottom is connected in the usual way by a pressed joint. The Provisional Specification describes this method of construction in connection with square kettles having round corners.
Patent GB-189826270-A (GB)
Title: A Method and Means for Effecting Smokeless Combustion in Steam Generator and other Furnaces.
Inventor: KOEPPE ALBERT
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 26,270. Koeppe, A. Dec. 12. Smoke-consuming.-The ashpit of a steam-boiler or other furnace is closed, and air for combustion is admitted above the grate at Z<1>, and through the fire-door. The air supplied at Z<1> is heated by passing it through coiled tubes Z in the flue. The grate is in two portions, and the front part may be dumped, as shown in dotted lines, by means of the lever E and rod F. The fuel is heaped on the back part, and, at starting, wood or other suitable material is placed on the front part and ignited. The fuel on the back part is thus burnt from the surface downwards. Slag is drawn forward and dropped into the ashpit by dumping the grate. When fresh fuel is required, the incandescent fuel from the back is drawn on the front part of the grate, and fresh fuel is placed on the back part.
Patent GB-189826969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Dies for Cutting Screw Threads.
Inventor: QUANDT OTTO
Filed: 1898-12-21
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 26,969. Quandt, O., and Schelbeck, W. Dec. 21. Screwing.-A screwing-die, for use in the turret head of a lathe or machine, is arranged so that its chasers open after screwing a certain length of bolt. A shank c, fixed in the head, carries the hub g of a disc h, to which is fixed a cover-plate t in which the chasers u are radially movable. The disc and shank are normally coupled by a pin h<1> on the disc entering a recess in the shank and being retained by a spring d, acting on a screw e in the hub g. The chasers are simultaneously moved by a cam ring z, Fig. 3, in a recess in the cover-plate, and connected by a spiral spring m to the cover-plate, the normal position of the ring holding the chasers open. The ring has an arm A projecting through a slot in the cover-plate, and a pin z<4> projecting through a slot in the disc h, its projection from the back of the disc being the same as that of the pin h<1>. The disc has a lever q pivoted at p, and a lug a<2>. The shank has a pin s. On starting the machine, the lever A is operated to close the chasers, the ring z being held by the pin z<4> engaging the lug a<2>, and the shank and disc being coupled. The head is then fed against the rotating bolt, and screws it till checked by the usual stop. The shank thus remains stationary while the disc moves slightly forward, till it becomes uncoupled and revolves with the bolt. At the same time the pin z<4> becomes disengaged from the lug a<2> and allows the chasers to be opened by the spring m, or, should that be insufficient owing to choking by chips &c., the lever q strikes the pin s and operates the lever A to open the chasers. The die may be rotated and the bolt fixed.
Patent GB-189900010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Snarling Motions for Self Acting Mules.
Inventor: MCQUEEN JOHN
Filed: 1899-01-02
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 10. McQueen, J., and Ross, G. E. Jan. 2. Mules.-The object is to start the spindles before the drawing-rollers to avoid snarling. The loose part c of the clutch drives the shaft by means of a fast disc d, lugs or projections e on the clutch engaging with corresponding projections f on the disc. Over the loose part c of the clutch passes a band l, which passes through a sliding nut k carried by a screw, which is rotated by a ratchet and pawl arrangement, the pawl being engaged by a lever g operated by the carriage at each run in. The band carries at one end a heavy weight m and at the other end a smaller weight o and the movement of the band downwards through the nut k is limited by a knot or stop l<1>. A stop is also provided for limiting the upward motion of the weight m when the roller shaft is being driven, so that, when the two parts of the clutch are disengaged, the knot l<1> is always at the same height, and the heavier weight m overcoming the weight o rotates the part c of the clutch backwards, thereby separating the lugs or projections e, f to an extent determined by the distance the nut k is below the knot l<1>. The nut k is depressed slightly at each draw of the carriage, so that the period between the starting of the spindles and the rollers is gradually increased as the cops are built up.
Patent GB-189901062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Toys.
Inventor: NEIFF EDUARD
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 1062. Neiff, E. Jan. 17. Mechanical toys.-A toy man 4 is supported on a disc 3 rotated first in one direction and then in the other by any mechauism. The projecting rod 5 is cranked downwards at 8 to form the pivot for the dog 6. The trailing wheel 7 has a crank connected to the legs to give a life-like motion. When the motion of the disc 3 reverses, the trailing wheel causes the dog to turn round on the pivot 8.
Patent GB-189906722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Automotive Vehicles.
Inventor: GREFFE JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 6722. Greffe, J. March 28. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to automotive vehicles with a separable fore - carriage tractor. The rectangular frame b, supported by springs on the front axle a and carrying the driver's seat e, is connected to the vehicle frame b<1> by a pin g, about which it is capable of turning while a roller c' runs at the back of a circular rack. The adjustment of the fore-carriage for steering is effected by a handwheel and chain gear r by which a pinion gearing with the circular rack is operated. The motor k, in the instance shown an electromotor, is supported in part on the fore-carriage axle by a fork i and in part by a ball and pivot in the frame b which allows for the swaying of the vehicle on its springs. At the rear end the vehicle is carried by springs v, while the rear axle is prevented from dragging by flexible laths n. A winch apparatus j, q is provided for loading batteries u, which after being lifted are suspended by hooks t.
Patent GB-189907003-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leggings.
Inventor: PETERSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 7003. Peterson, W. H. April 1. Strap fastenings.- Metal staples h on the lower flap are passed through slots in the upper flap of a legging, and a strap C is threaded through them. The strap C is attached to the lower flap, and is passed through a slit p in the upper flap. The free end of the strap is secured by inserting it in the diagonal slit q. A stiffening-piece is mounted in the end of the strap to facilitate passing it through the loops and slits.
Patent GB-189908830-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Registering Tachometer.
Inventor: KARLIK JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-27
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 8830. Karlik, J. April 27. Speed indicators.-The shaft of which the speed is to be indicated and recorded drives a pulley i by means of a cord and rotates the tubes g, h, h<1> containing mercury. The tubes h, h<1> are so formed that the mercury descends in the tube g proportionally to the speed, and by means of a float l connected to a lever m operates an index r and a style n for tracing on the drum a. A fixed style n<1> traces a datum line. The drum a slowly descends the screw by gravity, checked by the gear f, f<1> and pendulum x, so that the datum line is several coils of a helix. When a desired maximum speed is attained, a pin s entering a mercury cup t closes circuit for an electric bell.
Patent GB-189914774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Submarine Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: HALL FRANCIS GRANGER
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,774. H a l l , F. G., and Burdick, I. E. July 18. Globe holders for electric arc lamps, especially for use under water. The flange of a globe A is clamped by a ring I and hinged bolts f, with packing-rings, in a cap B, which is connected by short pillars c<1> with a casing C containing the lamp mechanism, the whole being water - tight. The ring or the cap carries wires H to guard the globe.
Patent GB-189918388-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Equalizing the Forced Draught for Steam Boiler, Destructor, or other Furnaces.
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 18,388. Gosling, R., and Improved Patent Forced Draught Furnace Syndicate. Sept. 12. Blast apparatus.-In order to equalize the draught in steam-boiler, destructor, and other furnaces working with forced draught produced by steam jets or otherwise, a series of perforated tubes p are arranged beneath the grate to receive the air and distribute it. The tubes are perforated on their upper sides only, and are preferably closed at one end.
Patent GB-190008038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Cycles, Motor-cars, and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HARLOW CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 8038. Harlow, C. F., Stratton, W. P., and Groves, C. J. May 1. Spring wheels; hubs; axle-boxes.-The hub c, shown in section in Fig. 1, is preferably larger than the ordinary metallic hub, and surrounds an inner sleeve which supports the axle 12 on ball bearings. The inner sleeve is constructed in two parts 2, 3, which are united by a screw-threaded centre-piece 4. Between the hub and sleeve springs 7 are disposed, being connected to the centre-piece 4, and the ends of the space which contains the springs are closed by the flanges 8 on the parts 2, 3. The springs may be replaced by rubber or similar elastic material.
Patent GB-190009271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stenographic Printing or Writing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-05-19
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 9271. Boult, A. J., [Lafaurie, J.]. May 19. Type-writers.-Relates to stenographic machines. Ten keys are employed, so arranged that no movement of the hands is necessary when operating them. The key levers 3, Fig. 3, are bent upwards at the rear ends, which are situated close together in a line transverse to the paper strip 6, which passes over the impression roller 8. An inking-ribbon 36, wound on spools 37, 39, passes over the paper strip at the impression point. The paper strip passes from the bobbin 7 to the impression roller 8, and thence between feed-rolls 9, 10 to the bobbin 12. The bobbin 12 rests freely on the bobbin 7, the peripheral movement of both being thus always identical. The feed-roll 9 is rotated by clockwork mechanism controlled by the escapement shown in Fig. 6. A universal bar 33, Figs. 3 and 6, is raised whenever a key lever is depressed, and the link 32 thereupon throws the fixed pawl 25 into engagement with the escapement-wheel 20, and allows the spring 29 to throw backward the movable pawl 26. On the release of the key lever, the movable core returns into engagement with the wheel 20. and the paper strip advances one step in readiness for a fresh impression. The ribbon spool 39 may be driven from the clockwork mechanism. In a modified form of the machine, the clockwork mechanism is dispensed with, and the spring-pressed feed-roll 10 bears a ratchet-wheel engaged by a pawl carried by a rod extending upwards from the universal bar. One of the ribbon spools is driven by means of cords and pulleys from the lower feed-roll.
Patent GB-190010637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Variable Resistance Boxes.
Inventor: MAYES ALFRED HERBERT
Filed: 1900-06-11
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 10,637. Mayes, A. H. June 11. Resistances.-Pulverulent resistant material is contained between conducting-plates 4 fixed in a non-conducting box 1, under non - conducting pressure plates 18. The box is made with grooves 8 to receive the conducting-plates 4, bottom holes to pass binding-screws 5 thereon, and lugs to which a lid 3 is screwed ; the box and lid may be of metal covered with enamel or other insulating- material, or lined with slate or stoneware, or may be entirely of slate or earthenware. The pressure plates 18 are of similar material, below asbestos packing 20 and pressure screws 17 carried in the lid. The conducting-plates 4 may be of corrugated copper, held by mica or asbestos paper packing in the grooves 8. The box may be carried by brackets on the back cf a switchboard, the terminals 5 being connected by wires to the contactstuds of an ordinary switch.
Patent GB-190010850-A (GB)
Title: An Instantaneous or Flash Light Cartridge for Photographic Purposes.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-14
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 10,850. Golby, F. W., [Quedenfeldt, E.]. June 14. Lamps, actinic.-Relates to a flash lamp in which the flash powder is ignited by the current supplied for the terminals of an ordinary incandescent lamp. The cartridge containing the flash powder h is similar to the holder of an incandescent lamp. A thin wire g for igniting the powder is connected by a wire d to the metallic screwed socket a, and by a wire e to the metal cap c. When this is screwed into the holder and the current switched on, the wire g is heated, and ignites the flash powder. The powder is coated with collodion or mixed with adhesive to retain it on the holder.
Patent GB-190013075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Musical Instruments.
Inventor: LOGAN MAURICE SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 13,075. Logan, M. S. July 19. Automatic instruments; teaching music.-The invention consists of a musical instrument adapted for instructional purposes. It consists of a board A provided with holes for receiving pegs, which are placed in position with the aid of a scale B capable of sliding along it. The scale is shown enlarged in Fig. 2, with its serrations, each tooth corresponding to a row of holes in the board A. The teeth corresponding to black notes are blackened. Plates showing the notes of the major and minor musical scales, and also a plate bearing a diagrammatic keyboard, can be clamped on the scale B. The plates showing the scales are also serrated, and are provided with different coloured threads, which can be interlaced with the teeth so as to indicate the principal chords. A piece of music can thus be read off, and corresponding pegs placed in their proper positions on the board A, the scale B being moved after each peg or column of pegs has been inserted. The distance through which it has to be moved is indicated by a scale showing the comparative length of notes and rests, and forming part of the scale B. The music is reproduced by drawing a saddle H over the board by means of a motor, which is connected to lugs K on the saddle by strings m. The leading edge of the saddle H carries a comb i, the teeth of which strike the pegs. The saddle can be pulled back to its starting-position by a string attached to a rear lug K', and the part of the saddle to which the comb is attached is arranged to tilt during this operation, so as to enable the teeth of the comb to clear the pegs. The comb can be adjusted on its support for effecting transposition. The motor is regulated by a pendulum S, connected by a link r to a crank R.
Patent GB-190014044-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manufacturing and Publishing Books and the like Serially
Inventor: BLOM ALBERT
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 14,044. Blom, A. Aug. 4 Filing papers &c. -Several parts of works of fiction, travel, history, science, &c., and dictionaries, tables, atlases, music, &c., with o r without interspersed sheets of advertisements, are published together in one fascicle or volume, detachably fastened by metal holders or clips a sprung on by forcing the edges f apart by means of levers d inserted in holes b in the clip.
Patent GB-190014129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 14,129. Boult, A. J., [Morgan, F.]. Aug. 7. Stoppers ; refilling, preventing.-The float valve b is ground to its seating in the disc a, which is cemented in a bottle neck, the valve being guided between the internal projections c on the neck, and normally held on its seat by the heavy ball d. A hollow cylinder o r stopper e, formed with a recess h for the ball d and with liquid-outlet ports n, is fixed in the neck above the ball, by means of cement t introduced through the channel g<1>, g, into the annular channel f. When the cement has been introduced, the cylinder is rotated until the passages g<1>, g do not coincide. The ports n are surrounded on all but their upper sides by cul-de-sac flanges, which prevent the valve from being tampered with. The bottle is filled before the closure is inserted, and, after the cylinder has been fixed in position, its mouth is closed by a cork, the insertion of which compresses the air in the neck so as to retain the valve b on its seat during transport &c. When the cork is withdrawn and the bottle inverted, the ball d drops into the recess h, and allows the valve b to open, the liquid passing out through the lower ports n, while air enters through the upper port or ports. The ball d, by engaging the convex upper end of the valve b, holds the valve on its seat when the bottle is upright or horizontal. In the inverted position of the bottle, the valve acts as a float valve to prevent refilling.