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Patent GB-189824300-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device or Stand for Displaying various Articles.
Inventor: SWARTS ISAAC THOMAS
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 24,300. Swarts, I. T. Nov. 17. Displaying.-Stands for displaying articles of wearing-apparel and other goods consist of shelves 7 mounted on supports 1 and adapted to be brought to a horizontal position, as shown in Fig. 1, to serve as a table, or to be inclined to serve as a series of steps or shelves, as shown in Fig. 3. One of the shelves 7 is secured to brackets 3, 4 on the standards, and all the shelves are connected together by links 13, 15, through cranked bars 12, secured to the ends of the shelves and pivoted to the links. The shelves are secured in position by a transverse bar or bolt 19 provided with a thumb-nut.
Patent GB-189902451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Step-mitering Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 2451. Boult, A. J., [Rosback, F. P.]. Feb. 3. Mitering.-Relates to a machine for step-mitering box blanks as at E', Fig. 35, so that the blank E, which is strengthened externally with wires e, can be folded up to form a box. The stepped grooves E' are formed by feeding the blanks E over saws D, D<22> and cutters D', D', Figs. 3 and 4, to remove the material set free by the saws. The blanks are placed on the rods f at the right-hand side of the machine. These rods are then lowered by the mechanism till the blank drops in front of the stop d' on sliding bars which are fed forward by the endless chain G'. In passing over the saws and cutters, the blank is held down by rollers on presser feet B<3>, the height of which is adjustable. The distance between the saws &c. can be adjusted by screws F, F<1>, by pulling rods k<3> and thereby putting the nuts s<66> and s<55> into gear. Gearing is provided by which the saws, cutters, and presser-feet can be adjusted by hand to the required height above the table of the machine. The feeding-chain G<1> is reversed automatically at the end of a stroke, and thrown into gear with another shaft which imparts to it a quick return movement.
Patent GB-189904920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nut Locks.
Inventor: LAYNG GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 4920. Layng, G. H. March 6. Locking nuts. The nut D for rail joints &c. is locked by a wedge E driven between the nut and the lip a of the plate A, which has a hole for the bolt and is kept from turning by a lip a<2> engaging with the block B<1>, or by bearing against the flanged edge of the fish-plate, or by projections engaging with the work, or, lastly, by using one plate A for several adjacent bolts. The wedge has a flanged head E, and the plate A is cut back at a<1> to facilitate extracting the wedge.
Patent GB-189908297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lanterns or Lamps.
Inventor: POXON RICHARD
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 8297. Poxon, R. April 20. Oil lamps or lanterns.-The invention is described in connection with a hand signal lamp in which the rotary frame c, with its opening e for white light and its coloured glasses d, is retained in the required position by the engagement of a projection g on a spring clip f with holes h in the frame c, and is prevented from becoming separated frum the casing a by a second clip i. The reservoir k is maintained in position by the engagement of a sleeve l with a rod m, the reflector n is adjustably mounted on the upright o. and the pinion s for raising and lowering the wick is actuated from the outside of the lantern by means of bevel gearing and a spindle passing through a tube in the reservoir to the external thumb-button w.
Patent GB-189910296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radial-flow Steam Turbine Engines or Motors, and Fluid Compressors.
Inventor: LOUNT SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 10,296. Lount, S. May 16. Steam turbines.-Fig. 1 shows in sectional elevation an outward-flow steam turbine. Steam entering by pipes J acts upon inclined vanes D on one or both sides of the disc a and intermeshing with stationary oppositely-inclined guide-blades H. The vanes and guide-blades form part of sheet-steel strips, which engage annular recesses in the disc a and the casing respectively. The exhaust L may communicate with another turbine. When vanes are used on only one side of the disc, the shaft is provided with thrust collars. This device may be used for compressing elastic fluids.
Patent GB-189912918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heel Compressing Machines.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 12,918. Brookes, A. G., [Young, W. J.]. June 21. Heels; presses. - Relates to heel-compressing machines in which the blank is automatically fed to and removed from the dies. The heel-feeding device e<2>, Fig. 3, consists of two spring fingers ex, which can be adjusted towards and away from one another, and towards and away from the breast-stop e<3>, to suit blanks of various sizes. It is secured to a sliding table e', which also carries the heelremoving device. This is composed of a pair of jaws H, carried by a pair of levers h<7> pivoted at h<8> and normally forced inwards to grip the blank by springs h<9>. The table e<1> is moved to and fro in brackets E, E<1>, bolted to a verticallymovable block B, by a cam O and the lever o<1>, Fig. 2. When the table e<1> moves to the right, Fig. 3, the compressed blank is moved away from the dies by the jaws H. When near the end of its movement, a crank h<17> on the spindle h<13> strikes a stop h<16>, and the spindle is rotated so that the cams h<12> rock the levers h<7> to release the blank, which falls on to a delivery shoot. This same movement of the table e<1> brings the holder e<2> with a fresh blank under the dies. As the block B, Fig. 1, is raised by the toggle-levers b<1>, b<2> acted on by the rod b<3> and crank on the shaft b<4>, Fig. 2, the blank is forced against a spring pin p on the die D by the plunger C<2> Fig. 2, in the block B. This plunger is held up while the end of the bell crank k<8> moves on the vertical edge of the cam plate k<6>. When its end rises above the cam, the plunger descends and allows the blank to drop between the side compressing-jaws C, C, which are pivoted to the block B. As this block completes its upward movement, the blank is forced against the heel-seat die D, and the heel is compressed by the dies C, C, which are pushed inwards by the levers c, c, Figs. 1 and 3. The die D can be adjusted in height by rotating the screwed bush d' by means of the hand-wheel d<4>. To suit heels of various heights, plungers C<2> of varying thickness are used, the length of the cam k<6> being made to suit, As shown in Fig. 3, the cam has four plates of different lengths.
Patent GB-189914738-A (GB)
Title: Rim Brake for Cycles, Motor Carriages, and the like.
Inventor: MURKETT RICHARD
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 14,738. Murkett, R. July 18. Motor road vehicles.-Brake-shoes A<1>, Fig. 1, are carried by levers A pivoted at a to the fork and connected by links D with the brake rods C, which works in a bearing c. The brake is applied by the depression of the rod C, but, by reversing the position of the links, the brake is arranged to be operated by the upward movement of the rod. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which the links are replaced by pins a' working in slots in a forked piece E. In this arrangement, the piece E may be operated by a rod or a flexible wire on the " Bowden " principle.
Patent GB-189922072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Detail Parts of Cycle Saddles.
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTBEE
Filed: 1899-11-04
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 22,072. Brooks, J. B., and Holt, J. Nov. 4. Saddles.-Relates to means for clamping the frame wires to the cantle and peak plates &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the plain ends of the wires b<1> pass through plates e, f connected to the cantle plate c by a bolt c<1>, and a curved plate g threaded on the bolt is arranged so that its ends bear on the wires b<1>. Upon screwing up the nut h the plate g straightens and clamps the wires. The plate g may be flat and provided with eyes to embrace the wires, in which case the bolt is arranged so as to bend it, thus drawing its ends inwards. According to the Provisional Specification, the wires may be clamped against grooved brackets depending from the cantle plate by a wedge piece drawn up by a bolt &c.
Patent GB-190003357-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Glove for Surgical and other Uses.
Inventor: DELAMERE HENRY SINCLAIR
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 3357. Delamere, H. S. Feb. 20. Gloves.-Relates to a glove which is particularly designed for holding in place a dressing applied to a wound or other injury to the hand, but which may also be worn by oarsmen, golfers, and others. The glove has a hand portion A fastened at B in any usual manner, and is provided with short open finger-pieces D and a similar thumb-piece. A slit E closed by lacing F is formed down the little finger side of the hand, to facilitate the application or removal of a dressing without taking off the glove.
Patent GB-190003804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Bending, Forging, Welding, Riveting, and Shaping Metal.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 3804. Haddan, H. J., [Kennedy, M., and Renshaw, W.]. Feb. 27. Steam and other fluid-pressure hammers.-The machine is adapted by the use of suitable interchangeable dies to perform bending, forging, riveting, welding or similar operations on various articles such as the parts of locomotives, railway vehicles, beams, &c. A table A, B has a power cylinder C operated by air or other fluid pressure, the piston-rod D of which has a die r. Die-blocks H slide in grooves on the part B, being guided between an abutment E and guides J and adjusted by screws L. The abutment has a removable filling-piece G. Below the table is a second power cylinder Q, connected by a lever S with one of the die-blocks, which can readily be disconnected from its adjusting-screw. The two die-blocks may act as a work-holder while the die r is operated, or the cylinder Q may be used with or without the cylinder C to convert the die-block into a hammer. The working fluid is supplied to the cylinder C by a pipe Y with a valve Z, a branch X communicating with a reservoir V. A blow or steady pressure may be given by varying the rate of opening the valve Z. The piston is returned by admitting pressure fluid from the reservoir to the forward end of the cylinder by a pipe f and valve g, and opening an exhaust valve b in a pipe a communicating with the rear end of the cylinder. As the piston reaches the end of its back stroke, the rear end of the rod D operates rods i, h, to open the front end of the cylinder to the exhaust through the valve d. The cylinder Q has pipes k, n for admitting and exhausting fluid from the respective ends of the cylinders, the pipes having three-way cocks l, o.
Patent GB-190007716-A (GB)
Title: Improved Hygienic Heel Support.
Inventor: GALLOWAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7716. Galloway, W., and MacGregor, J. F. April 26. Heels socks; ventilating.-Relates to elastic heel pads for reducing shock in walking, preventing the heel from wearing unevenly, and promoting ventilation. Fig. 1 shows a plan, Fig. 2 an underview, and Fig. 6 a longitudinal section of one. It is composed of india-rubber or other elastic material, and has on its upper face a number of projections c perforated at j. These perforations lead into cells d, which open into recesses communicating with annular grooves e. These grooves are connected by channels g, h leading into openings i at the front of the pad. During walking, the cells d are alternately compressed and expanded, so that air is pumped in and out, and the boot well ventilated. The upper surface of the pad may be protected by chamois leather, perforated over the openings j, and the lower surface may be covered by a strip of canvas k. The pad may be thickened by india-rubber lifts l, Fig. 6, perforated over the cells.
Patent GB-190010660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in High-speed Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: BENTON CHARLES HORACE
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 10,660. Benton, C. H. June 12. Central-valve engines. - Relates to high-speed engines in which there are two sets of reciprocating parts attached to the same crank, one set always in thrust and the other always i n tension. The present invention consists in arranging the pistons in tandem on hollow piston-rods, separate piston valves being attached to extensions from the working pistons. Fig. 1 shows a vertical quadruple - expansion engine in section. In this, L', L' are highpressure and second expansion pistons mounted on the tubular rod L<3> and connected by the tension rod L, connecting-rod, and rocking-lever differential gear to the crank-pin D. The admission branch is at A. K<1> and K<2> are third and fourth expansion pistons mounted on the hollow rod K, which has an extension K<7> carrying piston slide valves K<3> and K<4> for controlling the distribution to the pistons L' and L<2>. Distribution to the pistons K<1> and K<2> is effected by piston slide valves L<5>, L‹, and L<7> mounted on the tension rod L. Governing or cut-off gear is provided at B and C, the construction and action of which is described in Specification No. 7120, A.D. 1896. Cushioning of the thrust members on the up-stroke is effected by an air cylinder at 15.
Patent GB-190012511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings and Buffers for Railway Cars.
Inventor: WILLISON JOHN
Filed: 1900-07-11
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 12,511. Willison, J. July 11. Buffers; draw-gear; couplings, automatic.- Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 7661, A.D. 1900, and consists in the arrangement of the buffing and draw springs. Fig. 2 shows the application of two sets b, b<1> of compound springs arranged tandem-wise on each draw-rod k. The stop-plates c, against which the outer sets b<1> of springs bear, abut against the wearing-plates d of the transoms, and are connected by tie-bolts e. The follower plates bear against the cradles g, to which the rods k are secured, and within the cradles g are the end plates of cradles h, the side plates of which extend to and bear against the plates c. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, single springs are used, and in this case the drawbar k is connected to the follower plate i, the cradles being dispensed with.
Patent GB-190104324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hook and Eye Packages.
Inventor: RICHARDSON THOMAS DE QUARTEL
Filed: 1901-02-28
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 4324. Richardson, T. de Q. Feb. 28. Parcelling hooks and eyes.-Packages or cards a of hooks and eyes are provided with a curved eye c and a straight or invisible eye d for each hook b. These are arranged as shown, with the straight eyes d between the rows of curved eyes c each with one attaching-loop coinciding with the attaching-loop of one of the curved eyes c, so that both rows are attached by a single row of stitches. They are preferably attached by the singer loop stitch.
Patent GB-190113277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Percussive Rock Drills, Direct Acting Pumps and Engines.
Inventor: DAW ZACHARIAS WILLIAMS
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 13,277. Daw, Z. W. June 29. Rock drills, percussive. Relates to improvements in percussive rock drills, direct-acting pumps, and engines, in which the distributing-valves are actuated from the main piston by fluid pressure or by tappets, especially those of the class described in Specifications No. 8873 and 11,216, A.D. 1890, No. 11,607, A.D. 1893, No. 18,284, A.D. 1894, No. 10, 101, A.D. 1896, and No. 1748, A.D. 1900, and consists of the addition of expansion valves. As shown in Fig 3, a separate valve 27, 28 is used for each end, and, in Fig. 10, a single valve 27 serves. The valves are worked by the pistons 25, 26 connected by passages 21, 21<1>, 22, 22<1> to the ends and centre of the main cylinder, so as to be opened to supply and exhaust by the travel of the main piston 1. In Fig. 10, only the exhaust passages 21, 22 are used, and the main supply pressure is admitted direct to the valve pistons through small passages 34, 35. Small openings 30, 31 through the valves allow fluid to pass when they are closed in order to open them, or springs may be used. The position of the valve pistons may be adjusted by screw plugs 32 and lock-nuts 33. The expansion valves may be worked by tappets instead of fluid pressure.
Patent GB-190120125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milk Sterilizers.
Inventor: NEWTON JAMES BROADLEY
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 20,125. Newton, J. B. Oct. 8. Preserving milk.-An apparatus for sterilizing milk by heating and by injecting oxygen, comprises a dome a having an asbestos lioing d and mounted on a base b supported by pillars s. Steam is admitted from a pipe h to a chamber e connected to a system of pipes f, enclosed in a dome. The milk can is placed on a hollow box t, supplied with steam by a flexible pipe z, mounted on the pillars s, and supported by cords v and weights, so that the can can be lifted into the dome a, the opening in the base b being then closed by a rubber-faced flange x on the box t. Oxygen is forced from a reservoir by a flexible hand ball q through pipes p and m into the milk. The pipe m is mounted in a stuffing-box, and is provided with an insulated handle r. A thermometer l is also fitted in the dome.
Patent GB-190122002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in Tools for use in, Producing Sheet Metal Cases for Electricity Meters.
Filed: 1901-11-01
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 22,002. Fellows, S. J. & E., and Corker, W. H. Nov. 1. Bending.-A rectangular case A for an electric meter, without a back, is formed from a crossshaped piece of sheet metal by the pressing-tools shown. The front edges f of the case may be bevelled, the sheet being notched to permit this. Flanges c<2> are previously bent on the back edges of the case, and on the edges of the top and bottom for attachment to the sides. The sheet is also previously provided with two sight-holes, and the edges are beaded. The lower tool B has the internal form of the case, and is provided with projections d', e<1> to fit the sight-holes, and with recesses to receive the top and bottom flanges. The upper tool D is attached to the head E of the press, and adapted to form the angles of the case ; it may be deeper than is shown. An inner plate C is carried by pins h, and pressed down by springs F, or is independently operated, to hold down the front of the case while the bending-tool D acts.
Patent GB-190200084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutch Gear
Inventor: MATHIEU EUGENE
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 84. Mathieu, E. Jan. 1. Clutches.-Relates to disengaging-gear for cone friction clutches normally kept in action by springs, as used in motor cars. The invention consists in interposing a spring 9 between the disengaging-lever 8 and the clutch lever 6.
Patent GB-190203705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cooking Utensils.
Inventor: PICKUP THOMAS
IPC: A47J37/10
Filed: 1902-02-13
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 3705. Pickup, T. Feb. 13. Basting - appliances.-A perforated dish or saucer a is fitted in the top of the cover b of an ordinary cooking - tin, and is preferably provided with a lid d, and receives fat for basting. The dish may be provided with prongs for impaling it on the meat when an open tin is used.
Patent GB-190210239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Drums and the like.
Inventor: DEWDNEY GEORGE FILEWOOD
Filed: 1902-05-03
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 10,239. Dewdney, G. F. May 3. Metal, sheet, joining.-The heads of metal drums, kegs, and the like for oils, paints, &c., are jointed to the body as shown in Fig. 4, in such a manner as to strengthen the ends so that the usual end hoops may be dispensed with. The heads b are, with this view, formed with annular grooves or channels, which fit over the ends of the body a, being secured together by solder e.
Patent GB-190211774-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus for the Conversion of Heat into Mechanical Work.
Inventor: KLINGELHOFFER REINHARD
Filed: 1902-05-23
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 11,774. Klingelh÷ffer, R. May 23. Furnace-gas engines.-Air is compressed by a pump a into a furnace b, where it supports combustion. The products thereof pass directly to a cylinder c, where they expand and work.
Patent GB-190212807-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Rendering Cloth, Canvas, Paper and other Fabrics Waterproof.
Inventor: MENZIES JAMES
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 12,807. Menzies, J. June 5. Waterproofing; waterproofing - compositions; waterproof fabrics.-Canvas, cloth, paper, and other fabrics are waterproofed by immersions in a bath containing soap, sodium silicate, and paraffin wax, and then in a fixing-bath containing aluminium acetate, after which the fabrics are dried and calendered or otherwise finished. The first bath is prepared by treating stearic and oleic acids with caustic potash in a steam-jacketed boiler or soap pan, to which the sodium silicate and paraffin wax are added, specified quantities of the various ingredients being used.
Patent GB-190217188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Nosebags for the Feeding of Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: DELAHAYE FRANK POOLE
Filed: 1902-08-05
Granted: 1903-07-30
Abstract: 17,188. Delahaye, F. P. Aug. 5. Nosebags and food-containers, attaching.-Nosebags for horses and other animals are supported by spring hooks b or the like from frames c which are fixed to a bar e, detachably connected to the pole g of the carriage or other vehicle by staples f which are preferably riveted to a plate h fixed to the pole. A pin j secures the bar e in the staples. For a single-horse vehicle, the frame c may be arranged to be attached to one or both shafts.
Patent GB-190221731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brewing
Inventor: LAPP VALENTIN
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 21,731. Lapp, V. Oct. 6. Brewing.-The production of wort from malt husks is effected by mashing them for about 45 minutes at a temperature not exceeding 50‹ C. and then separating the wort from the husks, whereby the wort is obtained free from injurious substances. The wort thus obtained is mixed with wort obtained from the other part of the malt.
Patent GB-190302461-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sheet Metal Air Brick and Ventilating Grating
Inventor: CODNER WILLIAM SQUIRES
Filed: 1903-02-02
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 2461. Codner, W. S., and Callander, J. L. Feb. 2. Bricks for ventilation; gratings.- An air brick or ventilating-grating is made by perforating sheet metal, preferably iron or mild steel, with a number of holes b. The ends d and the sides f are then turned up, and the portions e are turned inwards. The parts e, f may be riveted together, but galvanizing generally renders the joints sufficiently secure. The cuts c may be made in the ends of the blank a, and the metal then folded up substantially as before. A sliding perforated cover-plate may also be fitted to the plate a to open and close the holes b, as required.