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Patent GB-189711763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines or Appliances for Re-seating or Facing Valves.
Inventor: RODGER WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-05-12
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 11,763. Rodger, W., and Rodger, J. May 12. End-facing.-Relates to apparatus for re-facing valve seats. The enlarged end A' of the spindle A carries the sliding pieces a<1> which carry the cutters a and are provided with extensions a<3>. These parts are clamped in position by studs a<2>, a<4>, a<5>, and a<6>. The cutter a is cylindrical, so that it can be turned to face either a flat or a bevel seat. The spindle is turned by a hand-wheel, ratchet, or lever, and is fed by turning a nut B engaging with a screwed boss B' on the bridge-piece C of the adjustable brackets C' attached to the valve casing as shown. The spindle and nut B are connected by a brass socket B<2> clamped to the spindle and a plate B<3> attached to the nut ; in a modification, a stud passes through a hole in the nut to engage with recesses in the spindle, and the outer end of this stud serves as a handle to turn the nut. The bridge C and flanges C<3> have slots to admit of their adjustment. In some cases only one cutter is used, either with two cutting-edges and attached directly, or with one cutting-edge and attached by means of a sliding piece to the part A<1> ; in these cases a guide-plate, consisting of two parts beneath the spindle and adapted to be clamped thereto by a nut and washer, may be used. For valve seats formed with a bridge and a small hole in the centre, a straight stud is used, in place of the form shown at a<4>, to fit the hole, and this stud may be provided with a conical sleeve pressed downwards by a spring to adapt the apparatus for use with holes of various sizes. Only one bracket and a single adjustable plate need be used in some situations.
Patent GB-189714562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Steel and other Metal Tubes and in the Apparatus or Machinery for the same.
Inventor: SHARP THOMAS BUDWORTH
Filed: 1897-06-16
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 14,562. Sharp, T. B., and Billing, F. June 16. Making tubes.-Metal tubes are made from a solid or hollow billet B contained in a cylinder A by a reciprocating plunger P, the billet being advanced intermittently by a ram R. The plunger P is guided by washers or discs c', c<3> in a cylinder C and nips and squeezes the metal against the rounded or trumpet-shaped mouth of the end of the cylinder A or a die D carried by the cylinder. For treating hollow billets, the plunger P is provided with an extension p<2>, Fig. 4, which supports the billet internally, the cylinder A being dispensed with. The external diameter of a tube may be reduced by pressing the tube by means of a plunger F, operated intermittently, through a die H, the plunger P being reciprocated in the tube and die as shown in Fig. 6. The end of the ram advancing the billet may be formed of one or more cylinders J, K, and a central core L held in place by cottars k<1>, l<1>. As the plumer approaches the end of the billet, the cottar l<1> is first driven out, releasing the core L, and afterwards the cottar k<1> is removed releasing the cylinder K and allowing the plunger to pass completely through the blank. In other processes for plunging or drifting billets, the bottom of the mould or die may be constructed in this manner. The end of the ram R supporting the blank may be constructed as a spring buffer, Fig. 10, the blank bearing against the cylindrical piece N or against a rod projecting from the piece N.
Patent GB-189715234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffer- and Draw-gear for Railway Vehicles.
Filed: 1897-06-25
Granted: 1897-08-21
Abstract: 15,234. Lake, H. H., [Gould, C. M.]. June 25. Buffers; draw-gear.-Consists of improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 12,972,. A.D. 1897. The draw-bars B are connected at the centre by a link C and springs D, while their other ends are connected to the draw-heads H by top and bottom links F between which the buffer springs K pass and are connected by the rods N. The springs are held firmly by yokes which are bolted to the links F, so that any buffing action applied at one end of the vehicle is at once transmitted to both sets of springs K.
Patent GB-189716042-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brace or Suspender Fastenings for Trousers and other Garments.
Inventor: BEEBY FRANCIS
Filed: 1897-07-06
Granted: 1897-08-07
Abstract: 16,042. Beeby, F. July 6. Braces.-The tabs consist of chains i having spring hooks j at their ends, by which they are connected to loops k fastened on the trousers. At their other ends they are fastened to a ring h suspended from a spring hook b connected to a chain c by which they are hung from the buckle frame or from a clip e and loop f attached to the braces.
Patent GB-189725210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Transmitting Electric Currents in Tramways.
Inventor: ROEHSER MAX
Filed: 1897-10-30
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 25,210. R÷hser, M. Oct. 30. Electric railways and tramways on a road-contact or sectional - conductor system with switches operated by electromagnets on the vehicle. Conductors; switches.-Connection between the exposed studs f or sectional conductors and the main conductor i is made by the lever c lifted by magnets on the vehicle. The lever is pivoted on a pin supported by insulating-material in the closed conduit.
Patent GB-189725486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of, and in Machinery for Planing, Trimming, or Dressing Staves for Casks.
Inventor: DUNBAR ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-11-03
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 25,486. Dunbar, A. Nov. 3. Wood casks, making. The apparatus shown is adapted for dressing, planing, or finishing staves from blanks which may be bent or twisted, or straight. In the preliminary apparatus, Fig. 2, the stave i is dropped, on edge. into a traversing-carriage b, being adjusted in place by suitable stops, one of which k<1> is shown. The stave is then gripped or clamped between the fixed clamp e and the movable clamp e', the latter being actuated by the weighted lever q through the levers J. The stops k<1> are next swung downwards, away from the stave, and the carriage b is traversed between the lower cutter p and the upper cutter p<1>, which, being mounted on a weighted lever q, is brought down to the work by a lever s. The longitudinal edges of the stave are thus dressed. The clamp is now released by hand, or automatically, and the stave is removed to the apparatus shown in Fig. 5, for hollowing and backing it. In this apparatus the stave is supported at both ends and at the middle by adjustable supports 10, 13 mounted on a vertically-moving frame 2. Above the frame 2 are presser bars 17, 18 actuated by weighted levers 20, so that, on the frame 2 being moved upwards, by means of the toggle-levers 4 or otherwise, the stave is tightly gripped and straightened by the presser-bars and the frame 2. The upper and lower cutters 22, mounted on a traversing-carriage guided by a templet, are then moved across the stave. A third apparatus, Fig. 9, is finally employed to operate on the central part of the stave covered by the presser-bar 18 and the support 13 in the apparatus just described. In Fig. 9 the stave is fed between the fixed guide 37 and the revolving guide 38 which with the upper cutter 35 is mounted on a vertically - movable counterweighted frame. The projections 45 on the guide 38 engage with and-feed the staves between the cutters 34, 35, and the cheeks 44 on the guide 38 press on the staves while being operated upon. In modifications, the guide 37 may be movable, and other forms of clamps may be used.
Patent GB-189804991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tires.
Inventor: SHAW AI BERTRAM
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 4991. Shaw, A. B. March 1. Tyres, pneumatic, air tubes and chambers for. The Figures show a method of joining the two ends of an air tube 2, whereby a continuous air space is formed and the joint easily made and broken. The ends of the tube are cut as shown in Figs. 1 and 2 ; the flaps 3 are then folded on the lines 11, and cemented in the positions shown in Figs. 3 and 4, holes 12 being cut therethrough. To complete the tube, the two ends are cemented together with the holes 12 superposed. In a modification, the tube is made of a single thickness throughout and the openings in the flaps 3 are reinforced by separate washers of rubber. These tubes may be made with square ends which, the tube being vulcanized flat, are preferably connected with their planes at right-angles. In the case of a circular tube, its ends are closed by circular caps having reinforced perforations therein.
Patent GB-189807294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fluid-pressure Engine Valves and Valve-gear.
Inventor: MARSHALL JAMES THOMPSON
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 7294. Marshall, J. T. March 25. Valves and valve gear.-Fig. 2 shows in crosssection the main admission val ve and the expansion or cut-off valve within it, and Fig. 9 an elevation of the valve gear. The oscillatory admission valve 1 is arc-shaped, having concave and convex faces connected by suitable ports, and has oscillating upon its concave face the cut-off valve 24 with one or more suitable longitudinal ports. Projections on the admission valve may engage with a bridle which oscillates with the valve spindle, and the valve may be kept to its seat by springs. For high speeds and high pressures the main valve may be balanced by securing to it a hollow extension 17 projecting to the opposite side of the valve axis and enclosing the bridle. The automatic expansion gear comprises a rocking lever 43 adapted to be oscillated by means of a moving part of the engine and provided with oppositely-curved slots 42 having sliding blocks 41 which are connected to the spindle of the oscillatory expansion valve, and to a crosshead adjustable in or on the rocking lever by means of suitable links and levers connected to the governor, the arrangement being such as to control the cut-off automatically.
Patent GB-189809084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Incandescent Gaslight Burners.
Inventor: HIMMEL GOTTLOB
Filed: 1898-04-19
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 9084. Himmel, G. April 19. Incandescent gas burners.-The mixing-tube B is secured by a bayonetjoint to the gas chamber G, and has at its lower end a number of slots b which serve both to admit air and to prevent the transmission of shocks to the mantle. Additional air enters between the tubes A, H to mix with the gas in the tube B. The air ascending the tube A issues through the hood E above the gauze D of the burner and within the mantle to minimize the shock to the latter on the ignition main flame, and cools and prevents the deterioration of the pilot jet K or of the equivalent electrical igniting - device. The gallery or chimney holder is carried by arms M, which are attached to the burner below the slots b.
Patent GB-189811943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Edge Setting and Polishing Machinery.
Inventor: GIMSON JOSIAH MENTOR
Filed: 1898-05-26
Granted: 1899-07-26
Abstract: 11,943. Gimson, J. M., Gimson, J., Gimson, A. J., and Gimson, S. A., [trading as Gimson & Co. (Leicester)]. May 26. Burnishing.-Relates to edge-setting devices, and consists of means for increasing the rate. of vibration of the tool without increasing the speed of the driving - shaft. Fig. 1 shows a back elevation of the head of a two-arm machine driven by a belt on a pulley C mounted on a tubular shaft A. The ends of this shaft are coned and rotate in similarly-coned close-ended adjustable bearings. Oil is supplied to these bearings and to the hollow shaft in the manner shown. On each side of the pulley C is formed an eccentric surrounded by a strap D the rod of which is jointed to lugs in a sleeve E loosely mounted on a stud. Opposite lugs on the sleeve are coupled by a link H to an arm on the lever J carrying the tool. By this arrangement the tool receives two double vibrations for every revolution of the shaft A. The parts described are enclosed in a hood K resting on an oil-collecting tray provided with a draw-off tap k.
Patent GB-189821638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps for Projection and for Laboratory or like Purposes.
Inventor: STUART JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-14
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 21,638. Stuart, J., and Barton, J. H. Oct. 14. Arc lamps, regulated by hand, for projection and like purposes. A support C, of channel section, is pivoted at its lower end c to a foot-piece A, and is secured adjustably by a clamping-screw c' inserted through a slotted plate. The support C carries a slider D, retained by screws passed through slots, and adjustable up and down by a rack engaging a pinion i on a shaft carried by the support, and rotatable by a milled head I. The slider D has arms d' carrying a double-threaded screw, rotatable by a milled head e, and supporting two sliders e<2>, which are guided by one edge of the support C. The upper slider e<2> carries a slotted plate f<4> , held by a screw g, and adjustable by a screw h, set in the slider and having a collar in engagement with a slot in the plate f<4>. The plate f<4> and the lower slider e<2> extend forward at one side of the support C to carry the carbon-holders and binding-screws j, k, insulating-plates being interposed. at f<3>. The foot-piece A may be laterally movable as described in Specification No. 30,247, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189824096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Webbing for use in Chair Seats, Couches and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTS EDWARD
Filed: 1898-11-15
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 24,096. Roberts, E. Nov. 15. Upholstery webbing.-Strands of wire, which may be tinned or plated, or coated with a suitable non - corrodible composition, or with cotton yarn or the like, are incorporated with the warps of flax, jute, or other strong yarn, and may also be inserted as weft in combination with the ordinary weft of cotton or like yarn.
Patent GB-189824181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cyclometers, Revolution Counters, or Indicators.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1898-11-16
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 24,181. Justice, P. M., [Veeder Manufacturing Co.]. Nov. 16. Counting-apparatus; odometers.-Relates more especially to the type of apparatus described in Specification No. 19,835, A.D. 1895, and consists principally in combining two counters, the mechanism of which is preferably, as shown in the drawings, of the character described in the prior Specification, so that one indicates continuously, while the other can be set to zero at the end of each individual trip. The units wheel H of the continuous indicator is connected to a toothed wheel h<5>, which drives the double toothed wheel H<6>, set, as shown more clearly in Fig. 3, eccentrically on the pivot a<1>. The smaller ring of teeth on the wheel H<6> gear with a double internally-toothed pinion H<7>, the other teeth of which gear with the smaller ring of teeth of a double-toothed wheel H<8> set concentrically on the pivot a. With the larger ring of this last wheel gears the toothed wheel H<9>, which, by means of the internal ratchet teeth h<9> and spring H'‹, drives the units wheel H<x1> of the single trip register. The spring H'‹ is bent at its end h<10> to engage the units wheel H<x1>, and also a clutch-ring K, so that the two turn together. By this arrangement movement of the wheel H<x1> and clutch-ring K can take place in a forward direction for zeroizing without affecting the gear H<9>, H<8>, &c. The clutchring K has a flange k for guiding its longitudinal movement, and another flange k<2>, cut away at k<3>, which acts as the locking-ring for the carrying- pinions of the wheel H<x2> of next higher denomination. When the two first counting-wheels H<x1> and H<x2> are to be zeroized, the spindle L is pulled out by its head l to engage the projections l<3> with depressions in the clutch ring. and the two are then turned with the wheel H<x1> until the wheels H<x1>, H<x2> show the same number through the sight-hole. Then the clutch ring can be further pulled out, disengaging the carrying- pinions and bringing a projection k<5> between lugs k<4> on the edges of the cut-away part k<3>. This connects the two counting-wheels so that they can be turned to zero together. The third counting- wheel H<x3> is preferably worked back to zero by repeated rotations of the other two.
Patent GB-189910586-A (GB)
Title: A New Process of and Means for Automatically Cleansing Filter Material.
Inventor: REISERT HANS
Filed: 1899-05-19
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 10,586. Reisert, H. May 19. Filters of large capacity; cleansing;aÙrating.- Impure water is supplied to the vessel b, and passes to the chamber c and through the filtering-material f and pipe k to the chamber r and outlet d. As the filter becomes choked, the water level rises in b and to an equal extent in the outer part l of the siphon l s, until it reaches the open top of the pipe s and the siphon is started. The filtered water is then drawn back through the filter bed, together with air from the pipe w and perforations x. Most of this air collects at the top of the chamber c, until it depresses the water level enough to enter the open mouth of the pipe l, thus stopping the siphon, and filtration begins again. i, h are outwardly-opening air-discharge valves. To start the cleansing non-automatically, the valve e is closed, causing the water to rise in the chamber r and close the float valve o.
Patent GB-189911268-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Treating Molten Iron or Steel with Pulverulent Material and Apparatus for that purpose.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,268. I m ray, O., [Billings, J. R.]. May 30. Materialsfor purifying or refining.- Relates to means for use in treating molten iron or steel with pulverulent material for the purpose of adding carbon or other substances to the metal. Aladle a is arranged beneath a platform x, to which is fitted a hopper d provided with a delivery tube b coated with refractory material. The lower end of the tube is closed by a plug f, which may be held up hy a spring-controlled rod g. After the metal has been run into the ladle, and the pulverulent material has been fed into the tube, the material is forced past the plug f by a piston c actuated by means of a rack bar, toothed wheel e, and handle. A ring m is fixed within the hopper d, and serves to receive and hold the piston during the charging of the tube b.
Patent GB-189912133-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Lamp Wick and Method of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: HYATT JOHN WESLEY
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 12,133. Hyatt, J. W. June 10. Wicks.-The conducting-capacity of wicks made of yarn is improved by securing the yarns together without weaving, twisting, or otherwise treating in a manner which would prevent the oil from flowing freely through the fibres. The yarns a are arranged parallel to each other, and are secured together in single or double layers a', a<2> by a thread b which is coated with liquid glue or cement and drawn at intervals transversely across the layer. In Fig. 6, which shows the method of manufacturing a flat wick of two-ply fabric, the cementing-thread b is fed through a vibrating hopper d containing the liquid glue, and the layers a<1>, a<2> are pressed between rollers c. Circular wicksof two-ply fabric are manufactured by feeding the yarns in layers over a mandrel, cementing them together by (preferably) two threads wound in opposite directions, and pressing between rollers. The outer layer is dispensed with, if circular wicks of one-ply fabric are required. Flat wicks may be obtained by slitting the circular wicks longitudinally.
Patent GB-189912510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Combined Outdoor Easels and Stools.
Inventor: BERENY RUDOLF
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,510. BerÚny, R. June 15. Seats and stools.-An artists' portable seat consists of two wide inner legs b, connected by three transverse bars m, r, and pivoted at c to longer outer legs a, which are connected by a transverse bar n, the bars m, n carrying the seat. The spaces between the legs bare enclosed by fixed and sliding covers, forming two receptacles for paints, canvas, and the like. One of the movable covers serves as a palette. Sketch blocks or the like t can be attached by fastenings u to the legs b, for portability. Slotted bars d are clamped adjustably to the outer legs a, and are hinged to two bars h, provided with means for supporting a picture vertically or otherwise ; these bars converge to a block i, and are held up by a strut k and movable foot l. The slotted bars d may be fixed horizontally as shown, or their free ends may be directed upward and extended by tubes, an awning being supported on these and the block i. All these parts can be folded on the legs b to form a single package.
Patent GB-189916038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette, Cigar and Match Boxes and other Cases and Enclosures.
Inventor: RICHARDSON FREDERICK HAIGH
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 16,038. Richardson, F. H., and March, T. H. Aug. 5. Cigar and cigarette boxes and cases.-Relates to improvements in boxes or cases for cigars, cigarettes, or other articles. The Figures illustrate the invention as applied to a cigarette case. The case comprises two sides a and b united by a pair of connecting-frames c and d, shown detached in Fig. 7. The frame c is hinged at c<1> to the side a and at c<2> to the side b. The frame d is hinged at d' to the side b, and at d<2> to the side a. The case can therefore be opened from either edge. Spring catches e keep the case closed until sufficient force is exerted at one edge or the other to open it. For the frames c and d may be substituted straps, which serve also to retain the cigarettes &c. in place.
Patent GB-189916185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Testing Milk and other Substances.
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 16,185. Dairy Outfit Co., and Webster, W. T. Aug. 9. Milk testers.-Relates to centrifugal apparatus for testing milk and other substances. The milk is placed with chemicals in a tube shaped and graduated as shown in Fig. 2. The mouth C of the tube is closed by a rubber stopper, and the tube is then placed in a container made of millboard or other non-conducting material, and treated in a centrifugal apparatus suitably shaped to hold the containers.
Patent GB-189922390-A (GB)
Title: A Belt Appliance for Promoting Breathing through the Nostrils and Keeping the Mouth Closed during Sleep.
Inventor: NEYLE RICHARD REGINALD
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 22,390. Neyle, R. R. Nov. 9. Mouth, keeping closed during sleep.-A webbing &c. belt A for keeping the mouth closed during sleep, and for promoting breathing through the nostrils, comprises a band A to be passed under the chin and buckled on the top of the head, and, attached to this, a strap and buckle D to fasten under the lower lip, a band B to go round the back of the head, and a band C to pass from the top to the back of the head.
Patent GB-190015870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Electric Waves.
Inventor: RICALDONI TEBALDO JOSE
Filed: 1900-09-06
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 15,870. Ricaldoni, T. J. Sept. 6. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to an oscillator for producing electric waves for use in controlling motor vehicles &c. Spherical conductors 3, 3<1> are embedded in a dielectric in a box, and spheres 4, 4' are adjustably placed between them. The spheres 3, 3<1>, the distance apart of which is adjustable, are connected to spheres 2, 2<1> separated by a spark gap from adjustable spheres 1, 1<1> which are connected to an induction coil.
Patent GB-190016337-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bracket or Appliance for connecting the Towing Warps of Trawl Nets to the Otter Boards.
Inventor: MUNDY SAMUEL ROBERT
Filed: 1900-09-14
Granted: 1901-10-14
Abstract: 16,337. Mundy, S. R. Sept. 14. Trawling-gear.-The bracket to which the towrope D is attached is formed by two V-shaped arms A, A<1>, which are pivoted to the otter-board B and secured together where the arms overlap by rings C. When not in use, the arms fold down on the board.