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Patent GB-189730753-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Preventing Collisions on Railways.
Inventor: VERMEHREN JOHANNES
Filed: 1897-12-29
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 30,753. Vermehren, J. Dec. 29. Brakes.-Relates to m e a n s for applying the brakes of a train to prevent it from entering a stopping- place occupied by another train. At the stopping - p l a c e, two levers E, Fig. 1, are mounted between the rails on pivots e, and are pivoted at their meeting ends. The levers are normally supported by springs i n the inclined position shown, and one of them has an arm H bearing on the cam g on the rocking shaft N, the cam being conn e c t e d through the arm G and connection c, C to the apparatus shown in Fig. 2, which is located at a suitable distance in the rear of the stopping-place. The connection C is attached to the weight L by the pitch chain C', which passes over the sprocket-wheel D on the rocking shaft F' mounted on the top of the staging O. This shaft has two unequal arms B supporting an angle bar S, which rests in a position inclined to the rails. On the engine are mounted two sliding bars A, connected by pivoted links a, and each provided at its outer end with a roller R. When the apparatus is in the position shown, and the engine passes the bar S, the bar engages the nearest roller R, and draws the rod A outwards, so causing the cam K on the rod to actuate the lever V of the vacuum or other brake. To admit a train to the stopping-place, the hand-lever x, Fig. 1, is operated to swing the bar S into inoperative position, shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2. When the train enters the stopping-place, a roller on the engine depresses the bars E, and so, through the arm Hand cam g, turns the arm G past its dead point, on which the weight L again swings the bar S into operative position.
Patent GB-189805898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedals of Cycles, and Cyclists' Shoe Clips.
Inventor: CROMPTON ROOKES EVELYN BELL
Filed: 1898-03-10
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 5898. Crompton, R. E. B. March 10. Athletic shoes.-Relates to pedals and shoe clips which enable a cyclist to exert more force during the upstroke. In Fig. 2 a pulling - plate B is secured to the shoe A by means of screws. The rear end of the plate B springs down so as to engage the rear plate d<1> of the pedal, which is inclined slightly forward. When the shoe is used for walking, the plate B lies close to the sole. The plate B may be provided with lugs to engage the sides of the shoe and may be made detachable, in which case a tongue extending from the plate engages the head of a screw near the heel of the shoe, or other similar means are employed. In another form of the invention shown in Fig. 8, the pedal plates d<1> are made of Z or other suitable section so as to be readily engaged by the plate B, which is provided with side lugs e. The plate may be provided with a leather or similar fitting to prevent noise during walking. In a further form of the invention, one of the pedal plates may be provided with clips to engage the side of the shoe sole, and, to prevent slipping of the shoe, a block or bar is fixed to the sole and engages the inner edge of the other pedal plate. In all these arrangements, the shoe may be readily detached from the pedal by a slight movement of the foot.
Patent GB-189806114-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Stand for Supporting Bicycles and the like when not in use.
Inventor: MILLS HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-12
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 6114. Mills, H. March 12. Supports for bicycles &c. A clip B is secured to the frame A to which spring legs E are pivoted at D. The lower portions of the legs are preferably semicircular in section, and at b the sections are rectangular so as to enable the legs to spread more readily. To limit the spread of the legs, arms F may be secured to the legs and pivoted to,ether at c, the extremities of these arms bearing against the legs when the support is fully open. A plate G secured to the clip B may be provided having a slot in which the pin c engages. To keep the legs in an upright position, when in use, a spring plate K is provided which has a catch k adapted to engage a slot in the legs E. The ends of the rods E have cross-pieces H secured to them which may be formed as spring clips to engage the frame tube when the support is not in use, as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 5. A loose ring J is pressed forward to hol the legs in the closed position. In place of the arms F, a pivoted link, a pair of links, hooks, chain and hook, &c. may be used.
Patent GB-189808442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters.
Inventor: MARKS WILLIAM DENNIS
Filed: 1898-04-09
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 8442. Marks, W. D. April 9. Electric clocks; pendulums.-A pendulum 12, carrying a cam in an electric meter, is oscillated uniformly by the electric driving-apparatus shown. The axle 13 of the pendulum is supported in pivoted cut-out quadrants. The pendulum is oscillated by a magnetic arm 15 entering a stationary solenoid 16, the circuit of this being periodically made and broken by the contact-apparatus shown. A contact-arm J, loose on a stationary pivot, is weighted so that, as the pendulum oscillates, a pin at J' on the arm falls first against one side and then against the other of a slot in a plate L, carried by the pendulum. On one side the pin makes contact with a conducting-plate K. This contact may be improved by providing on the pendulum a spring-pressed arm M with an inclined surface to press the pin J' against the plate K, the pin passing behind the incline in the return movement. Several modifications of the spring-actuated arm are specified. The energy thus applied to the pendulum is sufficient to press a cam at each oscillation against a spring attached to a pivoted metal block, which is thus lifted to an extent limited by a stop.
Patent GB-189809593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Razors or Shaving Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-04-26
Granted: 1899-04-26
Abstract: 9593. Boult, A. J., [Mazel, I.]. April 26. Shaving-appliances for tonsures. A tripod S, which is placed upon the head to be tonsured, supports in a central bearing H a spindle G which carries the blade radially at the bottom and can be turned by a handle N at the top. The blade b is secured upon a frame A having the side under the edge of the blade formed of a spiral roller d. This frame can be slid to any position along a slotted bar B, which projects perpendicularly from an arm C having two adjusting motions at right-angles upon a radial bracket E at the bottom of the spindle, because a radial pivot e on the bracket bears a pin at right-angles and the arm c turns on this pin. The motion of the radial pivot is obtained when the spindle is pushed down by the turning-handle N, since a crank f projects from the pivot into a slotted bracket F at the bottom of the spindle bearing H. The blade holder B may be removed, and used for ordinary shaving with a simple handle fixed at right-angles.
Patent GB-189815985-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Hubs of Wheels of Carriages for Road Traffic and Motor Cars and the like, and Improvement in their Axles.
Inventor: MACCULLOCH ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-07-22
Granted: 1899-07-18
Abstract: 15,985. Macculloch, R. W. July 22. Axles.-A pneumatic hub for an ordinary road vehicle wheel is shown in section in Fig. 3. Lateral oscillation of the wheel is prevented by providing the hub A with a flange I which takes between a fixed disc J and a movable disc K on the axle D. The axle-box C rotates on ball bearings, or on cones G fixed on or adjustable on the axle.
Patent GB-189816284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Applying Metallic-leaf for Decorative Purposes.
Inventor: COE WALTER HAMILTON
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 16,284. Coe, W. H. July 26. Ornamenting.-Metallic leaf rolled with paper is applied to surfaces by a brush or rubber, which may be arranged as shown. A handle A carries a metal ferrule B and frame H, in which the roll D is supported by a pin I, retained by a groove receiving a latch L ; a spring in the frame H bears frictionally on one side of the spool of the roll. The ferrule carries a brush C, by which the leaf may be rubbed into depressions as it is unwound. In modifications, the roll is supported in an aperture made through the handle, and the stock of the brush is secured to the handle by screws, to permit renewal. The brush C may be replaced by the wedge-shaped end of the handle, this being formed to fit upon curved surfaces of mouldings &c., and covered with felt.
Patent GB-189818120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Frames for Axle Pulleys.
Inventor: HILL JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 18,120. Hill, J. Aug. 23. Pulleys, axle.- The frames are made from sheet metal. The body part A is bent up from a long blank, and has the joint at a<4>; it is formed with eyes a<8> for the axle, and with wings a<5>, a<6>. The front plate D, Fig. 1, is formed with a central slot and with recesses in its sides d', d<3>, which are folded down to meet each other and clip the wings on the body; it may have projecting ends adapted to be folded down over the sides d<2>, d<3>. Fig. 8 shows a modification, in which the wings on the body are secured by two plates F<1>, F<2> over which the edges of the front plate are turned ; a single plate may, however, be used. In another construction, the plates F<1>, F<2> are formed by the ends of the plate, which are turned down over the wings on the body.
Patent GB-189820167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders.
Filed: 1898-09-23
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 20,167. Kippax Bros. and Kippax, L. Sept. 23. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.- Relates to mounts for connecting the mouthpiece to the stem of the pipe or holder, and consists of a means for securing the mount B on the end of the mouthpiece A. The mount B is in the form of a cap which clips on to the end of the mouthpiece, and has a projecting tubular screw C for screwing into the mount E on the stem F, or into the cigar &c. holder. The mount B is fixed by a short piece of bone G passed through the projection C and screwed into the mouthpiece. This piece G has a head or knob which tightens on to the end of the projection C ; it is bored for the passage of the smoke.
Patent GB-189826461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Perforating Machines.
Inventor: HEAP THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1898-12-14
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 26,461. Heap, T. J. Dec. 14. Perforating - machines for cheques &c.-Relates to a machine for perforating bills, cheques, receipt forms, &c. so that they can be separated by tearing them off. A vertical line of perforations is made by the pins carried by the bar o. Transverse lines are made at the same time by pins i mounted in T- pieces h on the bar g. The bar g is attached to end brackets d, which are suitably guided and are connected to the bar o. When the treadle q is depressed, the bars o, g and the parts connected with them descend so that the horizontal and transverse lines of perforation are simultaneously produced. Perforated beds m are mounted on the bar l in positions corresponding to those of the T-pieces h. Divided blades r extend over the table to strip the paper from the pins i as they move upwards.
Patent GB-189900165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cord Grips of Electric Lamp Holders.
Inventor: BRISCOE CHRISTOPHER THOMAS
Filed: 1899-01-04
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 165. Briscoe, C. T., Jones, E., and Jones, T. S. Jan. 4. Cleats or holders for use on electric - lamp holders, ceiling roses, and the like. A cord grip is made with its tapered inner end 2 square or angular in section, or partly circular with one or more flat sides, to fit a corresponding opening in the lamp-holder 3, by which twisting of the conducting- cords is prevented. The outer parts are conical, to receive the screw cap 4.
Patent GB-189901444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Winding Yarns or Threads, applicable to Winding Machines, Clearing Machines, Gassing Machines, and other analogous Machines in which Yarns or Threads are Wound.
Inventor: RIVETT LOUIS
Filed: 1899-01-21
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 1444. Rivett, L., and Oldham, S Jan. 21. Yarns and threads, gassing and clearing; winding- machines.-In winding-machines provided with slotted winding-drums, the yarn or thread is guided to the bobbin by means of a slotted guide m of the form shown. The guide is carried by a long pivoted or spring arm i, and has a projection m' for engaging with the groove in the drum and side wings or projections m<2>, which, when the machine is started, take beneath the yarn and cause it to move automatically into the guide-slot. The guide may be made of wire.
Patent GB-189907180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines for Envelopes.
Inventor: VIAULT GATIEN HIPPOLYTE
Filed: 1899-04-05
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 7180. Viault, G. H., and Leleu, G. E. April 5. Platen presses; feeding sheets. -R elates to machines for printing on envelopes. The envelopes L are placed, with their flaps l<1> downward and forward, in a hopper or holder I, i adjustable to the size of the envelopes, and the bottom envelopes are fed singly by hooks k, k<1> on adjustable brackets K, K<1> on a reciprocating carriage J shown separately in Fig. 4. The hooks project through slots in the table H, on to which the envelopes are fed for printing by the rear pair of hooks k, which engage the flap l<1> in the lower one of the pile. The hooks k' carry the printed envelopes off the table H to a delivery shoot M. The types are in a holder A on a vertically-reciprocating slide B operated by a cam roller F working in the flat-sided recess or opening D in the slide B. The feed-slide J is reciprocated by an eccentric P on the shaft E and rod p connected to an arm o on a shaft O having telescopic arms N pivoted at n to the slide J. The eccentric P is so placed that the forward or feeding movement of the slide J takes place when the type bed A is raised and the cam roller F is moving in the circular portion of the opening D. The type is inked by rollers R in a slide operated by rods Q, Q, &c. Ink is received from a plate S supplied from a duct roller rotated by ratchet mechanism s<6>, s', &c. The plate S is rotated by ratchet mechanism s, s<1>, &c.
Patent GB-189910761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Ascertaining and Indicating Weight and Value.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 10,761. Boult, A. J., [Computing Scale Co.]. May 23. Compound - lever apparatus ; value - indicating apparatus ; stands; taring-devices.-From the base extend two columns A<1> supporting a cap C from which is centrally hung a taring-lever E carrying a graduated scale parallel with it, and a weight E'. Above the cap is pivoted at H a lever H<1> having upwardly and rearwardly curved arms h in which is pivoted the graduated weight beam 0 carrying a poise Q. On either side of the beam 0 and between end projections thereof are secured charts I, having scales of values with which register extensions q of the poise Q marked with rates on their left-hand edges. The beams H<1> and E are connected by a rod F with the platform supporting-levers. The value graduations on one side of the charts I are, preferably, a continuation of those on the other. The scale may be used with the poise Q alone, or with a supplemental weight G<2> on the tare counterpoise J, the corresponding sets of values being marked, one on the left, and the other on the right of the graduations. Other supplemental weights G<1> may also be used, the corresponding additional values being marked opposite the rates on the extensions q.
Patent GB-189912843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips, Fasteners, Binders, or Devices for Filing Letters, Papers, and the like.
Inventor: COUSINS GEORGE
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,843. Cousins, G. June 20. Paper fasteners.-Fig. 1 shows a front view, Fig. 6 a side view, and Fig. 4 the fastener secured to the papers. The wire loop A is pivoted to the metal strip B, which is bent at right-angles to form a perforating part b. The part b is forced through the papers, and then folded flat against them above the loop A, which is turned down as shown in Fig. 4. The wire loop A may be made of triangular shape, and the part B may be made of extra length, or may be provided with holes, or with projecting tangs, for use in securing the fastener to a suitable backing. The perforating- part b may be stiffened by flutings or corrugations, or by folding over its edges.
Patent GB-189915030-A (GB)
Title: Process for Solidifying Spirits.
Inventor: FALLNICHT ROBERT
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 15,030. Fallnicht, R. July 21. Spirits are solidified by the addition of a mixture of spirits, sodium hydrate, and stearic acid.
Patent GB-189915284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Puncture-closing Tubes for Pneumatic Tyres and Process of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: SMITH UZZIEL PUTNAM
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 15,284. Smith, U. P., and Kane, T. July 25. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to the manufacture of air tubes which have a tread portion normally in a state of compression. A length of rubber tubing is immersed for nearly half an hour in a bath of benzine or the like whereby the rubber is expanded to nearly twice its usual size. It is then placed on a mandrel 2, and a tread strip 3 of rubber in its normal state is cemented in position. As the benzine evaporates, the rubber tube contracts, and so compresses the strip 3. The tube is then turned inside out, and placed on a crescentshaped mandrel 4, and the edges of a canvas strip 5 are cemented to the rubber across the concavity of the crescent. After removing the mandrel, the ends of the tube are joined and the tube is inflated in the ordinary way. In a modification, a second rubber strip may be similarly applied outside the air tube, or the strip may be expanded in a bath and, as it contracts, allowed to compress the air tube.
Patent GB-189915697-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Shutting Off the Supply of Fluid to Fluid-pressure Engines.
Inventor: ROZIR LEVI DA
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 15,697. Rozir, L. da, Aldrich, F. W., Cote, L. P., and Hatch, H. A. Aug. 1. Actuating valves.- The invention consists of means for closing the stop valve of a large stationary steam engine from a distance. The spindle f of the stop valve, the casing of which is shown at A, carries a fan H enclosed in a drum D. The vanes of the fan are alternately long and short, and steam is admitted tangentially to the drum through a pipe d which communicates with the outlet pipe C of the valve A. A cock h on the pipe d is normally kept closed by its arm m, which is weighted. The arm can, however, be lifted at any time by a cord p so as to open the cock, thereby setting the fan in motion and closing the valve A. The latter can be operated independently by the usual hand-wheel g.
Patent GB-189916575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Driving Gear of Cycles.
Inventor: HENN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-08-15
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 16,575. Henn, W., and Gale, A. Aug. 15. Driving-mechanism.-The chain-wheel c, instead of being connected directly to the hub, drives it through epicyclic multiplying-gear. The chainwheel c turns on a double collar d, d' screwed on the hub b, and carries a pinion or pinions i mounted on stud-axles l and gearing with an internal wheel g and a pinion e, the former being fixed to the frame or axle so as to remain stationary, and the latter being screwed on the hub. The various parts are fitted with ball bearings as shown. The pinion e is kept in place against the collar d by a screwed sleeve f.
Patent GB-189924089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Objectives for Photographic and like purposes.
Inventor: RUDOLPH PAUL
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 24,089. Rudolph, P. Dec. 4. Lenses.-Relates to spherically and chromatically corrected objectives having an anastigmaticallyflattened field, and consisting of at least three separate lenses L', L<2>, L<3>, Fig. 1, arranged so that two air spaces l<1>, l<2> are confined, one by a pair of glass surfaces the power of which is positive, and the other by a pair of glass surfaces the power of which is negative. Fig. 1 illustrates a simple lens with the diaphragm in front; Fig. 2 is a doublet with a thick lens L<1> in front of the diaphragm. Other arrangements of doublets are described, all involving the same principle of the positive and negative air spaces. Reference is made to Specifications No. 6028. A.D. 1890, No. 27,635, A.D. 1896, and No. 12,859, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-190000077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Brakes for Tram-cars and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 77. L i d d l e, J., [Kingsland Friction Car Brake Co.]. Jan. 2. Brakes, hand, for tramcars. Each axle 5 carries discs 6 which are provided with V-shaped grooves to receive similar-shaped brake blocks 8. These brake blocks are arranged in pairs on frames 10, which are connected by bolts 21 at their ends to blocks 22 on the rock shafts 23, 23<a>. These shafts are carried by yokes fitting over the axle-boxes, and are connected by the arms 24, 26, 27 to the rods 25 leading to the brake-equalizer rod and brake-operating rod. The " pony " wheels of the car may also be fitted with brakes, but in this case the discs are flat on their rims, and the blocks are fitted to the upper sides only of the discs. The apparatus shown in plan in Fig. 14 is for operating the brake rod 39 by the rotation of the shaft 41, during which movement the swivel 47, connected to the chain, swings inwards towards the axis 41, and thereby the leverage is gradually increased. The wheel 51 is an idle one for carrying the chain 49 from the two sides of the cam 44.
Patent GB-190008417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: BRABY HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-07
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 8417. Braby, H. May 7. Instantaneous generators. - Water is passed through channels formed in one or more plates or blocks A<1> of copper, gun-metal, or other good heatconducting material, with end caps D having passages connecting the channels as shown in Fig. 4. Several of such plates or blocks A<1> . . . A<6> may be connected together as shown in Fig. 3, one or more being perforated transversely for the passage of the furnace gases. The steam produced is led into a receiver or " equalizer " G, from which any excess of water is returned to the feed-inlet. Non-return valves are fitted at the feed-inlet and steam outlet. Fig. 9 shows a generator with a single perforated plate A<1> placed in a casing above a liquid-fuel burner.
Patent GB-190014609-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combined Sled or Machine for Preventing Kinking during Twisting in the Manufacture of Rope, and for Stretching the Finished Rope.
Inventor: KNOTT JAMES
Filed: 1900-08-15
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 14,609. Knott, J., and Knott, J. W. Aug. 15. Machines for making ropes.-Consists of a combined sled for preventing kinking during the twisting operation and for stretching the finished rope. The frame a is mounted on the wheels b, which are provided with a brake c. Standards d, d<1>, strengthened by front struts d<2>, carry the shaft e, which is provided with the hook e', handle e<2>, and worm-wheel f, the latter being rotated by a worm g from the driving-belt and being provided with a clutch l and bearing-rollers k. A crab is placed at the rear end of the frame a, and is provided with a driving-pulley m for winding in a drag rope which passes over a sheave at the end of the shed and is attached to the eye p on the frame. The crab is provided with a band brake x. When the shaft e is rotated and the rope q<x> formed by laying the strands q, the advance of the sled to the twisting-machine is controlled by the brakes x, c. To stretch the finished rope, the worm-wheel f is thrown out of gear and the crab thrown into gear, thereby causing the sled to be slowly drawn back.