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Patent GB-189821495-A (GB)
Title: Combined Glove and Purse or other Holder for Containing Money and other Small Articles.
Inventor: ELLIS THOMAS MULLETT
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 21,495. Ellis, T. M. Oct. 12. Cigarette cases; snuff boxes; tobacco pouches.- Gloves or mittens are made with, or have attached to them, one or more pouches or cases for holding tobacco, snuff, cigarettes, and other articles. Fig. 4 shows a glove A having attached a folding case D containing several articles.
Patent GB-189822181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Conducting Mains.
Inventor: HIGHFIELD JOHN SOMERVILLE
Filed: 1898-10-21
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 22,181. Highfield, J. S., and Cater, J. M. Oct. 21. Drawings to Specification. Couplings for branches of electric mains are formed by drilling through the outer metal casing and wood insulation to longitudinal dovetail grooves in the conductors and driving in a metal plug split at the end and provided with a wedge. The plug is enclosed in a metal case, and is separated from the same by a divided wooden sleeve. The branch lead is soldered into the plug, and the metal case filled with insulating-material. The Provisional Specification refers to the plug being screwed into a conductor without a groove.
Patent GB-189826791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Motor Engines.
Inventor: MENIER HENRI EMILE
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 26,791. Menier, H. E. Dec. 19. Differential governors.-The supply of motive fluid to the engine to be governed is regulated by a combined valve and governor composed of two rotary ported drums, one within the other, and independent as regards their rotation. One drum is driven by, and varies in speed with, the engine, and the other is driven by suitable means for keeping it running at a constant speed. Fig. 4 shows one form of the invention, in which the ported drum A is rotated by the shaft a isochronously with the engine, and the drum B is rotated by the shaft b at a constant speed. The shaft b may be driven from the shaft a through a friction clutch F controlled by a centrifugal governor R so that it engages only as much as may be necessary to keep the speed of the shaft b constant. Whenever any difference occurs between the speeds of the drums A, B, the ports are more or less closed or opened. In order to prevent a reopening of the valve by an excessive rotative movement of the ported drums, stops are provided. These, in one form, may be so arranged as to release a frictional coupling between the drum B and a disc C on the shaft b.
Patent GB-189901375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Guards or Shields for Circular Saws.
Inventor: COOK ANDREW
Filed: 1899-01-20
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 1375. Cook, A. Jan. 26. Sawing.-Relates to a guard for circular saws consisting of a front hood H, which is screwed to a snag h<2> on the end of a horizontal arm G in such a manner that it can be adjusted and lifted up if necessary, and a riving-knife J at the back, which is fixed by screws and slots to two snags h<1>, also on the end of the arm G. The arm G is fixed to a radial arm E, which is pivoted to a nut D so that the guard can be swung back from the saw. The nut D can be raised or lowered by a screw B. A sliding arrangement with a screw clamp may be substituted for the screw and nut D. The lower end of the knife J is fixed to a sliding bar.
Patent GB-189909238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tailless Kites.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 9238. Justice, P. M., [Zimmerman Flying Machine Co.]. May 2. Kites.-Tailless kites are formed by three or more equal wings meeting in a longitudinal axis. The wings are of paper, cloth, &c. stiffened by cross-bars A at the top, and, if desired, at the bottom also, as shown in Fig. 8. The cross-bars may be hinged together, and may be kept in place by pasted strips B. Other strips C keep the wings together. The edges may also be stiffened. A pocket maybe formed at I to preventthe kite from plunging downwards. The middle of the wings may be cut away as shown in Fig. 8. The string G may be attached to two wings, as shown in Figs. 3 and 8, or to only one wing, as shown in Fig. 9. The kites may be readily rolled up for packing.
Patent GB-189910895-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sample Bag or Conveying Bag.
Inventor: HOFFMANN OSCAR
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,895. Hoffmann, O. May 24. Paper bags.-A sample or conveying bag is made of paper and lined with fabric or other suitable material. It is constructed from one sheet of paper with a seam up each side secured bv gumming and wire staples f. The lower flaps e are secured by laces g which terminate in handles o. A piece of cardboard is placed on the contents, and the mouth of the bag is folded over it and secured by a cord i passed through holes in the seams.
Patent GB-189913981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Energy Meters for Alternating Currents.
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 13,981. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft] July 6. Energy meters for alternating currents. In an induction motor meter, the magnetic field produced by the pressure coils ce,fd is adjusted to quadrature with the electromotive force on the mains a, b, by connecting these coils as opposite arms of a "Wheatstone bridge," in which the other two arms e d, cf and the diagonal ef are non-inductive resistances, and placing an inductance s in series with the arrangement, between the mains. The opposite resistances e d, c f may be equal, and are adjusted correspondingly, to vary the strength of field of the pressure coils, so that the meter may have the desired constant. The diagonal resistance e f is then adjusted to give the required phaserelation ; this adjustment is stated to introduce only a small change in the strength of field of the pressure coils.
Patent GB-189918432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Fluid Pressure Regulators or Reducers.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,432. Thompson, W. P., [Dunlap, H. M.]. Sept. 12. Regulators.-The passage of compressed air from a reservoir Q to the chamber H is controlled by the action of the fluid and a spring N on a diaphragm K, which carries a stirrup J having a washer J<1> adapted to engage the end of a pipe I. Delivery pipes with stop cocks are connected to each side of the chamber H, and a passage 0 leads fluid to a gauge R which measures its pressure. A thumb-nut M is used to adjust the fluid pressure. A valve C controls the passage E. By opening a valve D the pressure in the chamber Q may be measured.
Patent GB-189920104-A (GB)
Title: Combined Scissors and Tape Measure.
Inventor: FRASER JOHN MALCOLM
Filed: 1899-10-06
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 20,104. Fraser, J. M. Oct. 6. Combination tools.-A tape measure B is attached either inside one of the shanks, Fig. 1, or outside one of the blades, Fig. 4, of a pair of scissors.
Patent GB-190000056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Fuel.
Inventor: ETTEN HELEN MAR VAN
Filed: 1900-01-01
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 56. Etten, H. M. van, and Greenfield, H. Jan. 1. Fuel.-Coal dust or slack is mixed with water so as to form a thin paste, which is boiled and mixed with alum, sal soda, sulphur, and whiting. The heating is continued until a plastic mass is obtained for moulding into blocks. When anthracite coal dust is used, liquid asphaltum is also added to the boiling mass. A fuel which can be utilized without being moulded may be made of a mixture of anthracitic and bituminous coal dusts, water, alum, sal soda, and whiting.
Patent GB-190011835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-pneumatic Controlling Apparatus
Inventor: HILL ERNEST ROWLAND
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 11,835. Hill, E. R. Jan. 13, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to improvements on the electro-pneumatic controlling-apparatus described in Specification No. 4327, A.D. 1899, for electrically-propelled vehicles or trains. A new form of governing-device and connections are used to effect a synchronous and automatic step-by-step movement of the controllers, the operations are rendered more automatic, and certain safety devices are described. Fig. 7 shows a general diagram of the arrangement on one motor vehicle with two governors, of which sections are shown in Figs. 5 and 6. The operating and releasing cylinders 5, 69 and 6, 70 in the governors and controller are connected by the pipes 80, 82 and the circuit of the electromagnetic valve 691 of the controller actuating-cylinder 69 is completed through a bridge-piece 19 on the piston-rod of the governor cylinder 5. The cylinder 5 works with air from the cylinder 69 to advance the indicator 4 and to depress the releasing-piston in the cylinder 6 by the ratchet and rack gear, and only permits the controller to advance when the bridge-piece 19 returns after each step. The switch drum of the governor consists of three insulated sections 41, Fig. 6, moving over contact-plates shown developed in Fig. 7, and is returned by the spring rack 54 to the off position, where it is held by a catch on its handle. The lower contacts and switch arm 63 serve to cut in or out one or more of the cars. So that the current to the motors may not exceed a predetermined amount, the valve 84, Figs. 7 and 8, is used to cut off the cylinder 69 from the cylinder 5, and to exhaust the latter, the valve being operated by a magnet coil 94 in shunt with one or more motors. When pressure is applied to the releasing-cylinder 70, means are provided either for cutting out the valve-operating coil 691 or for exhausting the actuating- cylinder 69 by means of contacts 105, Fig. 11, or a valve 116, Fig. 12, respectively operated by that pressure acting on the pistons 102 or 109. When the brakes are thrown on, the governing-circuit of the controller is automatically interrupted, and the power circuit broken by the contact 127 operated by the piston 124, Fig. 14, in the case of air brakes, or by the solenoid 131, Fig. 15, in the case of electric brakes.
Patent GB-190013148-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Bicycles Tricycles and the like.
Inventor: BARKER GERALD
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 13,148. Barker, G. July 20. Driving-mechanism for bicycles, tricycles, and the like. The cord, rope, or chain b is attached to the pedals a, and carried over the pulleys c, the drums d, and the spring or tightening pulley e. The drums d turn the back wheel by means of a pawl and ratchet, free-wheel clutch, or other arrangement. The pulleys c are movable relatively to their pivot by providing the pulleys with racks f engaging the pinions g', which are connected to the worm-wheels g<3>, and operating the worms by turning the flexible shaft h. The mechanism may be applied to ladies' machines. A speed indicator may be fixed on the shaft h. The cords or chains need not be continuous, and, according to the Provisional Specification, roller chains engaging in one direction only with toothed wheels may be employed, instead of clutches, on the back wheel hub.
Patent GB-190100811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Pins, Brooches, Badges and the like.
Inventor: VOGDT ERNST
Filed: 1901-01-12
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 811. Vogdt, E. Jan. 12. Badges.-The pins c of badges &c. are secured in the hook d by the spring arm f. The arm may be made separately from, or in one with, the hook.
Patent GB-190101982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steps or Footrests for Application to Bookcases, Shelving, and the like Structures.
Inventor: LAMBERT ARTHUR WRENN
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 1982. Lambert, A. W. Jan. 29. Bookcases and shelves.-Relates to steps for use with bookcases, shelves, &c. in libraries, warehouses, &c. The support of the step has parts D, D\ which engage the sockets A fixed to an upright or division of the shelving. The socket has a helical portion F engaging a notch in the step support. When the step is displaced and released it automatically returns to its central and lowest position.
Patent GB-190104472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Governing Marine Engines.
Inventor: WELBURY WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-03-02
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 4472. Welbury, W. March 2. Centrifugal marine governors.-Relates to apparatus for governing marine engines by the method described in Specification No. 12,465, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Steam engines], according to which the governor rod, after closing the throttle valve, opens a bye-pass or relief valve on the steam-chest to allow the steam already in the engine to escape to the condenser. The present invention comprises the provision of a centrifugal governor and fluid-pressure relay apparatus for actuating the governor rod. In the example shown in Fig. 1, B is the valve on the steam-chest A, and E is the throttle valve, both of which can be actuated one after the other by the rod K. This rod is operated by the relay cylinder N, the movements of the piston in which are controlled by a centrifugal governor enclosed in the casing L, containing lubricant, through the medium of a differential valve of known construction. In a modification, two separate relay cylinders may be used, one for the throttle valve E and one for the bye-pass valve B, the valve of the latter being controlled by the piston-rod of the former. A differential cylinder may also be used for the relay cylinder, and thereby cushioning may be provided for. The exhaust pipe of the relay cylinder may have in it a three-way valve, whereby the relay piston can be put in equilibrium to allow the throttle valve to be adjusted by hand.
Patent GB-190105438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: HICKOX HERBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 5438. Hickox, H. E., and Phillips, F. A. March 14. Cameras; developing; fixing.-Relates to a camera specially suitable for ferrotype plates, and combined with a change-box and appliances for developing and fixing the photographs. In the back view of the camera, Fig. 1, a is the exposure compartment, with the lens b mounted in front. Alongside of this compartment is the compartment g, in which the ferrotype or like plates are stored. The pile of plates is pressed back by a spiral spring, so that the last plate is forced into a recess in a slide i, by pushing which the plate is brought into the position for exposure behind the lens b. After the exposure, a sliding door e on the slide is pulled out, and the plate drops into the developing-dish p underneath. After the development, the box, which contains the developing-dish and also a dish with fixing-solution, is pulled out, and the plate is transferred to the fixing-solution. A focussing- screen d is mounted on the movable slide i. For taking photographs in a different position on the plate, the camera is turned on the hinge t.
Patent GB-190107290-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Grinding Lathe Centers
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 7290. Marks, G. C., [Heald, J. N.]. April 9. Pointing lathe centres. - Relates to apparatus for trueing lathe centres while in position. The centre C is trued by the wheel 16 fixed to a spindle 15 which slides without turning in the driving-sleeve 21 rotated from the spindle 26 by bevel gearing and a sprocket chain 29. The spindle 26, which preferably has a crank handle as shown, turns in a bearing which may be adjusted on the upright 24 of the frame 10. The spindle 15 turns freely without sliding in a sleeve 14, which may be advanced and retracted in the frame 10 by a hand-wheel 20 connected to a pinion 18 gearing with teeth beneath the sleeve 14. By this arrangement of sleeves 14, 21, emery dust is kept from getting into the bearings of the spindle. The frame 10 is clamped to the tailstock spindle E by a screw 12 swivelled to the frame and screwing through a yoke 11.
Patent GB-190111716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rib Knitting Machines
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1901-06-07
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 11,716. Johnson, J. Y., [Scott, R. W., and Williams, L. N. D.]. June 7. Circular knitting-machines.-Relates to machines for producing ribbed fabric having on one face projecting loops which can be brushed or gigged to form a fleece. A ring 17 fixed to the needle-cylinder has tricks in which work sinkers 18 operated by cams 32, 33, 34, carried by the upright 9 on the knitting- cam ring. To prevent the inner ends of the sinkers from meeting the fabric, the needle-cylinder top is recessed, and has a plain or toothed projection or rim 19 between which and the recessed under-edge of the dial the fabric passes. The projection or rim 19 may be carried on a cylinder 20 adjustable in height, to allow of the fabric being inserted or removed, by means of cam slots 21 and pins 16, or, as shewn in Fig. 12, by cammed recesses 25 and pins 24. An extra thread is laid and sunk on the machine needles, below their latches, by the part 32 of the sinker cams ; after the machine needle loops are knocked over, the sinker loops and fabric are pressed further inwards by the part 34 of the cam, as shown in Fig. 6. The knitting-thread is drawn by the dial cams, which are made with sharper inclines than usual, as shown in Fig. 3 ; the cylinder cams are made with gentler slopes than usual ; when shaping an article by making tucked and plain loops, a part of the cylinder cam can be adjusted vertically to vary the length of loop drawn by a cam and tappet actuated from the pattern mechanism. Two sets of yarn guides and cams may be used, or only one and the needlecylinder may be fixed or rotatable.
Patent GB-190112345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Brakes
Inventor: LUMMIS ARTHUR CHARLES
Filed: 1901-06-17
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 12,345. Lummis, A. C. June 17. Brakes.-The rim brake is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The curved arms b, c are slotted to receive the pins h, which are pressed downwards by the spring m placed between the collars l on the forks k. In a modified arrangement, for returning the brake into its inoperative position and for preventing jamming, the pin h is fixed to an angular piece which is loosely held by a projecting pin pressed downwards by the spring m.
Patent GB-190114408-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Lavatories.
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN ARTHUR NEVILLE
Filed: 1901-07-15
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 14,408. Chamberlain, A. N., and Hall, W. L. B. July 15. Lavatory basins.-The basin is pivoted in a horse-shoe carrier 2, the rear ends of which are pivoted in vertical slots 4 and bear against a cross angle-bar 5 when in a horizontal position. To fold up the frame, the carrier 2 is first rotated into a vertical position, then raised to clear the bar 5, and finally lowered into the position shown in Fig. 4. The receiver is supported by a carrier 6 pivoted at 7 and supported at 8. It may also be folded into a vertical position.
Patent GB-190120733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Self-propelling Grading and Loading Machines
Inventor: CONNOR GEORGE FURMAN
Filed: 1901-10-16
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 20,733. Conner, G. r. Oct. 16. Excavating. -Relates to a self-propelled grading and load- ing machine or grading-plough in which the loading-apparatus may be operated independently of the propelling and ploughing apparatus. The traction engine, shown in Fig. 1, is of ordinary construction, and is fitted with a plough M<1>, and an endless carrier or loader B<1> arranged to operate transversely with respect to the engine, as shown in Fig. 3. Direct driving-con- nections are provided between the engine flywheel and the elevator, and independent gear- ing between the engine shaft and the traction-wheels. The traction-wheel gearing is detach- ably clutched to the engine crank shaft, so that the elevator may continue to work after the engine stops. This is effected from the handle J through the medium of the sliding sleeve L, clutch arms M, and the clutch H shown in Fig. 7, the sleeve G and pinion F being loose upon the shaft D, and the pinion F driving the traction compensating gearing and wheels. The plough is supported upon the beam N<1>, which may be raised or lowered from the hand-wheel R<1> through the shaft P' and chain 0<1>. The elevating or loading mechanism is sup- ported by the chains D<1>, E<1>. The shaft G<1> may be rotated by means of the lever H<1> carrying the pawl J<1> engaging with the ratchet disc K', to raise or lower the end of the elevator. The belt L<2> is driven by bevel gearing from the shaft A<2>, and the upper roller G<2> is journalled so as to permit of the belt being adjusted for tautness. The sleeve E' rotates with, or slides on, the shaft A<2>, and is pivoted to one of the wheels of the bevel gear.
Patent GB-190122542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Air-Compressors.
Filed: 1901-11-08
Granted: 1902-11-06
Abstract: 22,542. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Batchelder, A. F.]. Nov. 8. Brakes for electric cars, electrically - actuated aircompressors for. The armature shaft C of the motor is hollow and has radial holes c for the circulation of air through it. The end of the shaft carries a crank-pin D which drives the piston H of the air pump G. The pump cylinders and crank chamber are cast in one with the head A<3> of the motor casing, which forms a receptacle F for lubricating-oil. The head A<3> is fixed to the motor casing by four equally-spaced bolts, so that the motor may be inverted. The cylinders G and their covers are provided with heat-radiating ribs g, and the crank casing has a perforated or slotted door E<1> with a baffle-plate inside for the circulation of air. The cylinder covers also carry the inlet and outlet valves N, N', the former of which comprise numerous small discs n, Fig. 9, of small lift. The pistons are joined by two tie-bars h, and the connecting-rod big end is cut away so as to clear them. The connecting-rod I carries an oil dipper k which lifts oil from the oil tank L and wipes it on to an arm M on the crank-pin, which distributes it.
Patent GB-190206782-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Trunk Locks
Inventor: HODGES FREDERICK LLOYD
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 6782. Hodges, F. L. March 20. Locks, key.-The screws or rivets for securing the cover-plate of a trunk lock to the cup or body of the casing are concealed behind a cap or nozzle on the cover-plate. In one arrangement, this cap is provided with projections C, Fig. 2, which pass through the coverplate and the back-plate of the casing and are secured by riveting. In another arrangement, the cap is attached to the cover-plate, and the screws D, Fig. 3, for connecting this plate to the casing are arranged beneath the cap.
Patent GB-190208622-A (GB)
Title: Vertical Cross Water-tube Steam Boiler.
Inventor: COLTMAN WALTER WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-14
Granted: 1903-03-05
Abstract: 8622. Coltman, W. W., and Branston, J. W. April 14. Vertical boilers; tubes, water.-Inclined water tubes G connect the crown of the firebox with the bottom of the water space, their lower ends being inserted in pockets F.
Patent GB-190211529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smoke Condensers
Inventor: GRIFFIN MICHAEL JOHN
Filed: 1902-05-20
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 11,529. Griffin, M. J., and Hogan, P. W. May 20. Smoke, treating.-On closing the damper 4, the smoke is diverted, and forced by the action of the steam jet 12 through the chamber 1, which is provided with gauze partitions 5, 6, 7, 8. Here the smoke is exposed to the action of a spray of cold water from the ring 20, then to a jet of hot water from the nozzle 16, afterwards to a jet of steam from the nozzle 13, and finally to a spray of cold water from the rose 22.
Patent GB-190217358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hank Reels or Holders
Filed: 1902-08-07
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 17,358. M³ller & Co., and Kappeler, P. Aug. 7. Skein holders.-Four or any other suitable number of pairs of rigid arms b, c, d, e are fixed to the boss a, and to these arms are attached, either directly or to cross-pieces f, g, i, spring wire frames m to receive the hanks.