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Patent GB-189701138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Liquid Separators.
Inventor: BURRELL DAVID HAMLIN
Filed: 1897-01-15
Granted: 1897-02-20
Abstract: 1138. Lake, H. H., [Burrell, D. H., and Burrell, E. J.]. Jan. 15. Cream separators &c.-The drum is fitted with a series of blades F which are hinged together by links g on their inner or outer sides into a continuous chain broken at one point ; projections h serve as distance-pieces. The blades press out against the wall of the drum when at work. In a modification, with radial blades, inclined taper flanges are formed on each blade ; these when in place in the drum form a conical shell therein.
Patent GB-189702123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motors Operated by Fluid or Gaseous Pressure.
Inventor: MARTINDALE MONTAGU DURANCE
Filed: 1897-01-26
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 2123. Martindale, M.D. Jan, 26. Turbines.-A turbine actuated by the explosion of hydrocarbon gases is described, but any suitable gas, liquid, or vapour may be used, including the force derived from the explosion of oils, guncotton, gunpowder, nitro-glycerine, and the like. The reaction-wheel A, having nozzles a, a<2>, and the impactwheel B<2> are mounted on the shaft C to revolve in one direction, and the impact-wheels B, B<3> are mounted on the cone B' connected to the hollow shaft C<2> to revolve in the opposite direction. Gas generated in the explosion chamber A' passes to the wheel A, and then in succession to the oppositelycurved blades of the wheels B, B<2>, B<3>, and finally exhausts at E. Power is communicated from the shafts C, C<2> to the shaft D<2> by means of the gear-wheels shown. The pump F<3> supplies gas from the generator F' to the reservoir F<4>, whilst the pump G maintains a supply of air to the vessel G'. The air and gas pass through the pipes and valves shown to the explosion chamber A<2>. To start the turbine, a hand-pump H in connection with the air and gas supplies may be used.
Patent GB-189707394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Couplings.
Inventor: MEYER RUDOLPH OTTO
Filed: 1897-03-22
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 7394. Meyer, R. O. March 22. Couplings, disconnectible.-The end of one pipe a fits into a socket b in the pipe c. Near the end of the pipe a is a sleeve d enclosing packing e and having on its rear end helical surfaces. Outside all is a sleeve f having pairs of studs g<1>, g<2>. One of each pair of studs engages with the shoulder k of the socket b, while the other engages with one of the helical surfaces on the sleeve d. Notches h are cut in the sleeve d and shoulder k to allow the studs to pass, and sheet metal is placed in them to retain the packing and to prevent the pipes from turning with respect to one another. The sleeve f is operated by a hammer and chisel or other tool applied to ridges i. The sleeve d may be made in one with the pipe a. Both ends may also be similar to a and abut against a ring placed between them
Patent GB-189707793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Escapement Mechanism for Watches and Clocks.
Inventor: PERDRIZET EDMOND
Filed: 1897-03-25
Granted: 1898-03-25
Abstract: 7793. Perdrizet, E. March 25. Escapements of the chronometer type. The escape-wheel L having teeth K to be locked is provided with face pins M to give the impulse with. The detent D, formed with the locking-pallet D', is pivoted at E and is controlled by a separate spring H. The passing spring F lies freely above the detent, but bears against a pin G on the pallet. The discharging-pallet A and impulse pallet B, at about right-angles to each other, are separately mounted upon the balance staff. Any recoil of the detent is prevented by providing it with a finger P which feels a segment C on the balance staff. A guard is provided consisting of a spring S between stop - pins V on which acts a pin T under the segment.
Patent GB-189716311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Protectors for use in Connection with Driving Reins, Cycle Handles, and the like.
Inventor: GLEIM CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1897-07-09
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 16,311. Gleim, C. H. July 9. Gauntlets; muffs.-A hand protector for driving, cycling, &c. consists of a triangular piece of leather &c. A which can be folded and fastened at the edges to form a conical sheath for the hand, as shown. A clip is inserted at the small end to grip the rein B or handle-bar, and a loop may be sewn inside the protector to enable it to be readily moved by the finger.
Patent GB-189719741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Bearings of Cycles and other Common Road Vehicles.
Inventor: TEMPLE GRAHAM
Filed: 1897-08-27
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 19,741. Temple, G. Aug. 27. Ball bearings; dust &c., excluding; oil, retaining. -Fig. 3 shows the back-wheel hub of a bicycle but the invention is applicable to crank brackets and pedals of velocipedes and to road vehicles. The cones a', a<2> are formed with extensions which are surrounded by the sleeves c', c<3> of covers c, c' attached to the hubs. Caps e, e<1> are employed in addition ; these may be connected with the cones or held in place by the forks when the lock nuts are tightened. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the cap e has a projection e<2> engaging the cone a<2> so that the cone may be adjusted by turning the cap e with a spanner. The caps e may be extended to enclose the covers c completely. In the case of disc-adjusting hubs or brackets, the cups are formed with central sleeves whichare surrounded by caps. The caps may be attached to or formed on the forks or on other parts. In the case of a crank bracket the sleeve may project into an annular recess in the crank which in this case serves as a cap.
Patent GB-189724072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Closets or Ovens.
Inventor: KEITH JAMES
Filed: 1897-10-19
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 24,072. Keith, J. Oct. 19. Food-warmers; plate and dish warmers.-Relates to hot-closets or ovens such as are used for keeping cooked food warm, heating plates, &c. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation. The chamber D is heated by hot-water steam radiators of the kind described in Specification No. 19,233, A.D. 1894. The ends of the hot-closet are formed of one, two, or more radiator sections A, which are connected by radiators having shorter columns B. Cross tubes G may also connect the radiators A. The whole is enclosed in a casing C to retain the hot air, and shelves E may be arranged to hold the contents.
Patent GB-189727777-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Chimney Sweeping Purposes.
Inventor: KENNEDY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1897-11-25
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 27,777. K e nnedy, W. H. Nov. 25. Chimneys, cleaning.-The brush F is thrust up the chimney by means of a resilient rod E unwound from a drum D in a casing G upon a telescopic stand B. The resilient rod is made of a core of cane e wrapped with wire e<1>,over or under which is a sheath of rubber e<2>.
Patent GB-189801613-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable for use in the Production of "Grain" Blocks for Photo-mechanical Printing.
Inventor: PITMAN ERNEST
Filed: 1898-01-20
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 1613. Pitman, E. Jan. 20. Negatives for photo-mechanical printing, producing. -Consists in preparing a picture with the required grain, which is then photographed to produce a negative for photo-mechanical printing. A plate consisting of a black substance, such as a mixture of blacklead and wax, is stamped or rolled with crossing V-grooves, so as to leave on the surface a number of minute pyramids. The grooved surface is then coated with plaster of Paris, of which the thickness is sufficient to fill the V-grooves. The design is then drawn on this surface, and the shading produced by scraping away the surface to the required depth, the size of the black points which determine the depth of the shading being proportional to the thickness of the layer removed. The picture thus produced is photographed, and the negative is employed in the usual way to produce a photo-mechanical printing-surface. The plate with the serrated surface may be composed of white substance, and the coating of black substance.
Patent GB-189801624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Wheels.
Inventor: FULLER JAMES WHEELER
Filed: 1898-01-20
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 1624. Fuller, J. W. Jan. 20. Wheels.-The tyre B is of steel and has its inner surfaces b, b<2> inclined as shown and connected by the concave-convex surface b<1>. The tyre is fused or welded to the body A of cast iron. The worn-out surface of the tyre is shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-189810113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flange and other Tight Joints.
Inventor: QUICK WALTER JAMES
Filed: 1898-05-03
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 10,113. Quick, W. J. May 3. Flange joints.-The flanges Band C, formed with annular grooves E, F respectively, interlocking as shown, are jointed together, with or without packing, by means of the bolts G.
Patent GB-189818436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Producers.
Inventor: MATTHYSSENS GEORGES
Filed: 1898-08-27
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 18,436. Matthyssens, G. Aug. 27. Acetylene.-Within a casing a are three partitions, forming four compartments, in which are placed four carbide holders c perforated along the sides and covered by gas bells b. The bells have double walls so as to form external water receptacles for cooling the gas within. Each bell is perforated near the base to admit water, and has an air escape valve. The generators are used in pairs, the water being admitted to one of either pair, as required, and flowing over the partition to the other of the pair. The second pair of generators, separated from the first by the central tallest partition, may meanwhile be cleaned out. An overflow pipe t is fixed at such a height as to prevent water from passing down the gas outlet pipes d. Water is automatically admitted from a tank C as the gas holder B falls, by a connection from the latter to a weighted lever p, which, as it is raised, depresses the discharge end of a caoutchouc tube h<1>, the water passing to the generators by the pipe h. As the bell rises, the lever p falls, thereby raising the discharge end of the pipe h<1>. The gas passes through ari inclined tube e to a washer L, and thence to the gas holder B, which is loaded to the service pressure. To drive the air out of the generator bells, gas may be passed back from the gas holder by a direct pipe T having a cock. Should the holder rise above the normal height M<3>, it opens a safety escape cock s. The gas, after leaving the holder through the pipe m, passes through a purifying and drying chamber F, having a double wire-gauze bottom Q<1>, Q', and filled with any suitable materials. It is divided by a vertical partition into two compartments R', R'. The gas passes up the first or purifying compartment, and down the second or drying compartment. The bell of the gas holder is so constructed that the capacity of the part of the bell above the level M', at which level the water supply is turned on, is sufficient for all the gas produced.
Patent GB-189819328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rope Grips.
Inventor: SEIDNER NICOLAUS
Filed: 1898-09-10
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 19,328. Seidner, N. Sept. 10. Rope grips.-The rope is gripped between the fixed jaws 0 on the frame and one or other of the differently sized jaws which are arranged as a star-wheel C carried by a slide B. This slide is depressed by an incline fixed on the track, and then locked by a spring bolt E working through a keyhole slot B'. To liberate the rope, the bolt is pushed in by a second fixed incline, so that its recessed part aligns with the narrow part of the slot B', thereby allowing the springs J to lift the slide B and jaws C.
Patent GB-189823636-A (GB)
Title: A Steel Roller for Turning or Planing Emery and other Hard Substances.
Inventor: RICKIE ROBERT
Filed: 1898-11-09
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 23,636. Rickle, R. Nov. 9. Dressing and turning granite &c.-A steel roller a, rotatable on a pin d, is carried by a slide-rest f which can be fed towards the work by a screw g and traversed by a lever j. The surface of the roller is broken up into a number of points b by two sets of grooves at right-angles. The tool may be used for trueing up emery and corundum wheels and grindstones, or for turning or planing granite and other materials.
Patent GB-189824435-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Recording the Movements of Railway Trains, Carriages, Steam Ships, Lifts, Tramcars, Auto-motors, and the like.
Inventor: BAILEY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-11-19
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 24,435. Bailey, Sir W. H. Nov. 19. Registering times of running and stoppages of vehicles, time of working of machines and ships' voyages and rough weather.-The apparatus is adapted for tracing a diagram showing when a vehicle, ship, lift, &c. is moving and when standing still, when a tram passes over defective permanent way, and when a ship encounters rough weather. For this purpose, a clock a drives a drum j, between which and gripping-rollers m, m a ribbon of paper is drawn from a receptacle l. On the face of the paper a pencil n is pressed by a counterweight, the pencil holder being pivoted to a rod p working in guides q and connected by a link p<1> with a bracket r<1> on a lever r. The lever r is pivoted at s and carries counterweights r<2>, r<3>, the movements being controlled by springs t, u. When the vehicle &c. is at rest, a straight line is drawn, and, when moving, an irregular line. Violent movements, caused by a train passing over a loose fishplate, or by a vessel in a heavy sea, are shown by considerable divergences from the median line.
Patent GB-189827586-A (GB)
Title: Improved Direct Coupled Driving Arrangement for Electric Automotors.
Inventor: EGGER ERNST
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 27,586. Egger, E. Dec. 31. Motor road vehicles.-The field or frame A of the electromotor is attached to the fixed wheel axle B or to the frame of the vehicle, and the armature C is connected with the wheel E or vice versÔ. A band brake drum f may also be attached to the wheel hub.
Patent GB-189827616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packets of Laundry Blue.
Inventor: HORNER CHARLES ELLISON
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 27,616. Horner, C. E. Dec. 31. Washing-blue.-Relates to handles for packets of laundry blue and similar colouring - preparations. The handle A is made with a central hole a<3> so that it can be hung up. A number of packets may be strung together for advertising purposes, or for decorating shop windows &c.
Patent GB-189906680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Folding and Creasing Handkerchief Stock and other Fabrics.
Inventor: CAMERON JOHN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 6680. Cameron, J. F., and Cameron, J. A. March 28. Drawings to Specification. Cutting-machines for fabrics.-In a machine for folding the edges of a length of fabric preparatory to stitching, as in the manufacture of hem-stitched handkerchiefs, one edge of the fabric is cut in suitable lengths by a foot-operated knife, pivoted at one end and co-operating with the sharp edge of a slot in the table over which the fabric is fed.
Patent GB-189909111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BARDON LOUIS
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 9111. Bardon, L. May 1. Road-vehicle motors.-Consists of a motor having a single cylinder a with two pistons b reciprocating in opposite directions and driving two crank shafts d, whence the power-distributing shaft g is driven.
Patent GB-189910661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Brakes.
Inventor: IVORY ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1899-05-20
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,661. Ivory, A. J. May 20. Brakes, skid. Fig. 2 shows a front elevation. The wrought - iron shoe has a longitudinally - t a p e r e d dovetail rib c on to which is driven a correspondingly - grooved detachable cast - iron block b. The groove may be formed in the shoe and the rib in the block.
Patent GB-189925482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Double Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: STREUBEL LEANDER
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 25,482. Streubel, L., [trading as Eck, J. W.], and Streubel, A. Dec. 23. Pile fabrics.-In weaving double pile fabrics, such as velvets, the pile threads a are held on one side by double or triple ground threads b riding over the weft d<2> which holds the pile loops, while on the other side they are held by double or triple fastening warps c, which pass round the knee of the pile loops and fasten them with the aid of the wefts d<1>.
Patent GB-190010090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coverings for the Feet.
Inventor: SUMNER EDWARD
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 10,090. Sumner, E. June 1. Surgical boots.- Relates to the construction of extension boots for cripples and the like. The extension sole C is formed of a combination of cork and leather, and is attached to the upper sole A for about half its length. The tail D is of leather only and is pierced by a screw which may abut on the upper sole or may be screwed into it to adjust the tension of the part D, and therefore the elasticity of the boot.
Patent GB-190011632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sewage Screens.
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,632. Adams, S. H. June 27. Strainers.-A sewage screen or strainer h, of basket shape, has a flap g, which normally rests in the position shown, and on which the separated solid matter collects. Chains c are attached to the flap, so that, when they are pulled, the flap is turned up, confining the solid matter to the basket, which is then lifted to the surface, where its contents are removed. As the basket is raised, a screen e is lowered to take its place.
Patent GB-190013980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corset Fastening Devices.
Inventor: DIBSDALL REUBEN
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 13,980. Dibsdall, R. Aug. 3. Unfastening, preventing accidental.-Relates to means for preventing the ordinary stud-and-eye corset fastening from becoming accidentally unfastened. Figs. 1 and 2 show parts of the corset busks a, b, one having the slotted fastening- plates c and the other the stud d for engaging therein. To one or more of the plates c is hinged a lever e having on its underside a spring stud or projection f, which may be engaged in the enlarged end c<2> of the slot, to prevent the escape of the stud d.
Patent GB-190015123-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Electrical Arc Lamp.
Filed: 1900-08-24
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 15,123. Nettlefolds (Limited) and Symons, W. E. Aug. 24. Arc lamps. -A solenoid lamp has a top plate a, supporting the differentially - wound solenoid k, which may be a foot long, and one or two iron side tubes b, carrying the insulated lower carbon-holder e, connection with which is made by an insulated conductor passed through one of the tubes. The upper carbon-holder p is attached to an iron core i, which has iron arms h guided by the side tubes b, actual magnetic contact being prevented by interposing pieces of copper gauze, or by using iron tubes cased with brass or copper. Connection with the upper carbon-holder is made by a flexible conductor m.
Patent GB-190023901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Advertising, and Displaying Menus, Bills of Fare, Programmes and the like for Table Purposes and so forth
Inventor: LEGER GUSTAVE MAXIMILIEN DE SA
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 23,901. Saint Leger, G. M. do, and Pilet, H. F. L. Dec. 31. Stands, card and like; looking - glasses and mirrors.-Frames b, Fig. 1, provided with an opening a for displaying menus, programmes, and the like, or a block of memorandum sheets with an attachment to receive a pencil, as shown, with a calendar, with a pocket e to receive a name card, with a handle c, and with a mirror at the back, are adapted to bear advertisements. In a modification, Fig. 4, the advertisements or other inscriptions may be on a band mounted on rollers g having fingers g<1>, which, when actuated by hand, or when the frame is laid on a table, serve to change the advertisements, which are exposed through apertures in the frame. In another. modification, Fig. 5, the frame has fans at the sides which are .opened through springs s and levers 0 by grasping the handle. In further modifications, the handle may be adapted to fold to convert the frame into a stand, the menu &c. may be on the material of the frame, and the frame may be formed like a tripticb, and folded by hand or otherwise, the folding serving, if desired, to change the advertisements &c.
Patent GB-190102794-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Squeegees and the like.
Inventor: THORNTON GEORGE BOYD
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 2794. Thornton, G. B. Feb. 9. Hand-scrapers.- A scraper C is combined with a squeegee, in which the rubber strip A has a dovetailed edge and is held in place by a metal trough B of the shape shown fixed to the handle socket D.
Patent GB-190105747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Straw Trusser Machines.
Inventor: MITCHELL WILLIAM CLARK
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 5747. Mitchell, W. C. March 19. Sheafing or binding apparatus.- Relates to the binding - mechanism of straw-trussers, and consists in mounting a spring d on the breast-plate a over the needle slot b, so that it will tend to hold the twine in the position c while the knot is being tied, and thus prevent the twine from slipping off the knotter jaws. The tucker arm f forces the string past the bend h in the spring d.
Patent GB-190112121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Machinery for Pressing Together the Copper Segments and Insulating Strips of Electric Commutators & for Compressing the Discs of Armatures
Inventor: PETCH ALBANY FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-06-14
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 12,121. Petch, A. F. June 14. Fluid-pressure presses are employed for pressing together the copper segments and insulating-strips of electric commutators and for compressing the discs of armatures. A number of cylinders a, Fig. 2, are mounted on a bedplate and are provided with rams c to which are secured die blocks e. The blocks e are of such shape and curvature that, when the parts of the commutators are pressed together, they form a closed ring. A clamping band or bands g pass round the commutator or around the blocks so as to hold the parts of the commutator together after removal from the press. The band may be tightened by a bolt and nut or other means. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the cylinders a are mounted on a ring h, which is hinged to a hollow rod i. The fluid-supply pipe is connected to the rod i, which is connected to the cylinders by pipes l. The bedplate or table b for supporting the commutator is provided with a screw working in a nut n, which may be operated through worm and bevel gearing by a hand-wheel t, so as to adjust the height of the table. Different-sized die-blocks are provided, and distance-pieces may be inserted between the rams and blocks. In order to withdraw the rams, springs v, weights, or fluid pressure may be employed. Each spring bears at one end against a plate on a bolt secured to the ring h, and at the other against a plate connected by rods to adjacent die-blocks. The ring &c. may be turned about the rod i to the position shown to allow examination of both ends of the commutator. The ring h when in the horizontal position is supported by a bracket j<1>. The edges of the adjacent die-blocks are preferably inclined to the sections of the commutator. A ram, moving vertically, may be arranged in the centre of the bed for compressing armature discs in an axial direction, and, according to the Provisional Specification, for forcing the retaining rings on the commutators.