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Patent GB-189806787-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Bearing Adjustments.
Inventor: THOMPSON HERBERT HUBAND
Filed: 1898-03-21
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 6787. Thompson, H. H. March 21. Patent refused. Ball bearings for cycles and for wheels of motor cars and other vehicles. The ends of the hub or barrel are screwed externally, and slots are cut through which lugs H on the cups G can project. Adjustment is effected by means of the screw rings I, J which embrace these projecting lugs. In the case of a driving-hub, as shown, the chainwheel L may screw on to the ends of the projections H<1> which are flush with the barrel. The nut M which secures the chain-wheel secures the cup G<1> also.
Patent GB-189809622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Machinery for Bending Metallic Plates.
Inventor: BERRY HENRY
Filed: 1898-04-26
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 9622. Berry, H. April 26. Bending.-A plate is bent by pressing it between the curved surfaces of a moving block 1 and a block 8 fixed to the machine frame 5. Suitable forms of surface are shown in Figs. 5 and 6. The upper bolt 12 actuating the block 1 is made in two parts, pivoted at 12<d>. The part 12<a> can be lifted out of engagement with the block 1 by a crank 13 and a hydraulic cylinder 14<a>, so as to leave the jaw open and allow tubular or other bent forms of plates to be withdrawn from or placed in the machine. The actuating-bolts 11 and 12 are connected at their ends to sliding blocks 15. These blocks are connected by toggles 21 to sliding blocks 24 actuated by a hydraulic cylinder 32. The moving parts are returned to their initial positions by rams 36, 37 entering the ends of the bolts 11 and 12, and by rams 34<a> acting against the lower block 24. Stops 38 may be fixed to the rams 34<a> to limit the stroke of the ram 31. The machine may be arranged horizontally instead of vertically, the bolt 11 being made strong enough to support the block 1 when the bolt 12 is disengaged. Double toggles may be used for operating the slides 15. The bolt 12, instead of being made in two parts, may be cottared to the block 1 and withdrawn by sliding it back by means of racks and pinions.
Patent GB-189812677-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Indicating the Time at the Disposal of Travellers and others before the Departure or Arrival of a Train and the like.
Inventor: FRITSCH VICTOR RITTER VON
Filed: 1898-06-06
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 12,677. Fritsch, Victor, Ritter von. June 6. Indicators, departure and arrival.- Relates to means for indicating, for the information of travellers &c., the time before the departure or arrival of a train, steamboat, &c. In Fig. 1, four indicators are shown, the numbers visible through the apertures a in the casing representing the minutes remaining until the departure of a train for the places indicated. In each indicator the numbers from 0 to 59 are marked on discs b, which are mounted on pivots c between cheeksf on the spindle d. The discs are rotated, step-by-step, by the pawl h, which is actuated through the lever i from the cam k on the spindle m, this spindle being rotated by the controlling-clock once every minute. When a disc passes the upper end n of the aperture a, it falls and exposes the disc bearing the next smaller number. A tooth is omitted at the point g of the driving-ratchet, and, when brought under the pawl h, stops the rotation of the discs, the zero disc being then visible through the aperture a. The indicators may all be controlled by a single clock. The Provisional Specification also describes several other forms of indicator mechanism.
Patent GB-189813029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Generating Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: JACKSON FRANCIS ALFRED
Filed: 1898-06-10
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 13,029. Jackson, F. A. June 10. Acetylene.-Apparatus for generating acetylene automatically by adding regulated quantities of carbide to an excess of water. The generator 1, shown of square section, has a conical bottom 3 terminating in a valved outlet 4. From the side projects an inclined metal shoot 5, having a hopper 6 at its upper end. A wire basket 8 is introduced through the shoot by a rod 9, and rests upon a perforated inclined plate 7 fixed to the sides of the tank 1. Above the hopper is mounted upon brackets 17 a disc 15 having a series of, say sixteen, spring clips 19, each capable of supporting a carbide tin or container 20 provided with a hinged lid 20<a> facing away from the centre of the .disc. The lid is secured by a spring catch 20<b> which is knocked away as the disc rotates by a fixed projection 33 on the hopper, thereby delivering the charge of carbide to the shoot, where it passes through a layer of oil to the water below. The tank 1 is supplied with water through a valved tube 10, the height of water being indicated by a gauge 11. The gas holder is mounted above the generating-tank, and receives gas from the tank below, preferably through a cooling-coil 13 terminating above in a central dome-shaped extension 30<a> of the gas-holder bell 30. The gas leaves the holder by the tube 34. Above the bell is mounted a counterweighted lever 32, which as the bell rises slips past the ends 29, 29<a> of two levers 27, 27<a>, but each time the bell falls presses those ends in succession, thereby raising the further ends of those levers out of notches in an escapement-wheel 26. The weight 21 is then enabled to pull round the loose pulley 23 one-sixteenth of a revolution, and by means of a pawl 24 and ratchetwheel 25 also to pull round the disc 15 the same amount, and thus to discharge the contents of another carbide container. An open tube, not shown, proceeds from the extreme top part of the generator, its other end dipping into an external liquid seal, so that, in case of excessive pressure, gas may escape thereby.
Patent GB-189814458-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Mixing Ingredients for the Preparation of Mayonnaise and like Sauces.
Inventor: YOUNG ARTHUR ESCOTT
Filed: 1898-06-30
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 14,458. Young, A. E., [Gress, L. H.]. June 30. Moving-beater apparatus for the preparation of mayonnaise and like sauces. The standard A, formed at its lower end with a clamp, has secured to it a ring E, for embracing the container F, and, at its upper end, a pin J provided with a ring to receive the feed-hopper or funnel K, which is provided with a spout and tap. Resting upon and against the flat top of the standard, and fitting over a pin N fixed in the same, is an arm 0 secured by a set-screw which at its outer end supports in two bearings the spindle R of a sheet-metal beater Y of the shape shown. The arm also supports the stud of a face-wheel U in gear with a pinion on the spindle R and provided with a handle.
Patent GB-189816091-A (GB)
Title: Improvement relating to Underground Railways.
Inventor: WEBER KARL
Filed: 1898-07-23
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 16,091. Weber, K. July 23. Permanent way.-In underground railways for transport of goods, the rails are laid on internal projections e in a concrete or like conduit of oval or similar cross-section. The rolling stock is of corresponding form, and is hauled by cable or otherwise.
Patent GB-189817522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Transmitting Motion from Electric Motors to other Machinery.
Inventor: GEIPEL WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-08-13
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 17,522. Geipel, W. Aug. 13. Belt gearing for transmitting motion from electromotors to other machines. A countershaft 3, Fig. 1, supported in a slide adjustable along g pivoted arm 8, carries two pulleys, one coupled to a pulley on the shaft of the motor 1, and the other to a pulley on the driven shaft 2. The arm is adjustable by a screwed rod 11, or a notched quadrant 14, or both. Fig. 3-shows a modification, in which the countershaft is supported in a link pivoted on the slide.
Patent GB-189817890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Producing Laces, Cords, and like Articles.
Inventor: WARDALL JAMES
Filed: 1898-08-19
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 17,890. Wardall, J. Aug. 19. Circular knitting-machines for producing tubular or covered cords, such as blind cords, picture cords, upholstery cords, stay or boot laces, tapes, &c. are made so as to be capable of being driven at a very high speed. The fixed needle cylinder a, cylindrical below and tapered above, has tricks a' in which work jacks b<1>, having bits b<2> to engage the rotatable cam c and having the needles fixed to them on their inner edges. The needle cylinder may be conical, as in Fig. 9, or stepped. The higher the speed at which the cylinder is to be driven, the greater must be the diameter of the cam and the gentler the slope of the grooves. The needle cylinder is adjustable by the stem a<5> and set-screw, to regulate the length of loop. The cam cylinder is in two halves connected by columns c<2>; it carries one thread-carrier d<4> to each rise of the cam and a table f on which are suitable adjustable tension devices, spindles for cops, or bearings for spools; cops can thus be used without rewinding. The cam cylinder is retained in a groove in the needle cylinder bed by washers and screws c<6>, and is driven by bevel-wheels c<4>, c<5> from the main shaft. The core, when one is used, passes down through the hole a<3>, and together with the work is drawn off by a pair of grooved rollers e driven through a worm-wheel e<2> and worm e<1> from the main shaft. The speed can be regulated by changing the wheel e', and the wheels e are pressed together by an adjustable spring e<4> acting on the fork e<3>. The needle cylinder may be rotated, and the cam ring fixed ; in this case, if a core is being covered, the core must be carried on a spool on a frame rotated by spur gearing at the same speed as the needle cylinder, to prevent twist in the core.
Patent GB-189820233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means of Connection between the Wheels and Framings or Bodies of Traction Engines, Motor Cars, and other Vehicles for Running on Common Roads, and in the Means of Driving the Driving Wheels of Traction Engines and Motor Cars.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN JONES
Filed: 1898-09-24
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,233. Smith, J. J. Sept. 24. Axle-boxes and other axle bearings.-Relates to means for connecting the wheels of motor cars and other vehicles and traction engines to the framing or body, and to means for driving such wheels. The axle-box A, instead of being fixed in the hub of the wheel, is fixed in the framing of the engine or vehicle, and the axle B is fixed rigidly in the wheel-hub bush D. A portion B<1> of the axle is adapted for receiving and having secured to it the chain-wheel. The two axleboxes may be formed in a continuous length, and may be used for the "bed" of the vehicle.
Patent GB-189904833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rock-drills.
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 4833. Lake, H. H., [Rand Drill Co.]. March 4. Rock drills, percussive. Relates to the bearing for the valve rocker, the oiling-arrangements, and the feed-slides on the saddle. The bearing for the rocker by which the valve is operated from the main piston consists of a headed cylindrical pin e mounted in bushings in the cylinder casting and held in place by a lug g on the part f which contains the passages between the valve-chest and the cylinder. The oiling-arrangement includes a hollow conical plug m turned by hand in the casing l, which is mounted so as to swivel on the bolt n by which it is secured to the part f. A circular passage s on the bearing-faces allows oil to flow when the drill is in any position from the plug to the centre of the valve, thence through the valve rocker, main piston, and back to the valve with the exhaust. The slides t on the cylinder casting are tapered laterally, and work between the inclined bearing surfaces u on the saddle and the adjustable guides v. The latter also have inclined bearings on the saddle at z and slotted bolt-holes, so that they can be tightened laterally to take up wear, filling-strips a, a preventing excessive tightening.
Patent GB-189909962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Saccharin.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1900-05-11
Abstract: 9962. Ellis, G. B., [Soc. Chimique des Usines du Rh¶ne, anciennement Gilliard, P. Monnet, et Cartier]. May 11. Toluene sulphonic chloride; saccharin.-Toluene sulphonic chloride, suitable for the preparation of saccharin, is produced by acting upon toluene with a large excess of chlorosulphonic acid at a temperature above 5‹ C., preferably from 10‹-20‹ C., the chlorosulphonic acid employed being free from sulphuric acid and sulphuric anhydride.
Patent GB-189910436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: THORNYCROFT JOHN ISAAC
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,436. Thornycroft, J. I. May 17. Water-tube boilers.-Relates to boilers of the "Daring" type, described in Specification No. 17,809, A.D. 1890, in which the outermost water tubes of each group are arranged to form the walls of flues g, o, containing the remaining tubes of the group, and consists in forming, within each flue so constituted, one or more dividing-walls u of tubes similarly arranged which divide the flue lengthwise into two or more parts communicating with one another at their upper and lower ends through openings left by a wider spacing or diversion of the tubes at these parts.
Patent GB-189911298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pivotted Reversible Sliding Sashes for Windows.
Inventor: WALL CHARLES
Filed: 1899-05-31
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 11,298. Wall, C., and Balson, A. R. May 31. Windows. - The sash is arranged to turn on central horizontal pivots c, and is secured to grooved sliding stiles a by keys n, which turn in sockets o of the sash, pass through slotted plates d of the sliding stiles, and bear against inclined or cam surfaces at the backs of the plates d for the purpose of drawing the sliding stiles against the sash. The pivots enter socket plates i, which may be of the shape shown in Fig. 5, and grooves l are made in the sash stiles to allow the sash to be removed from the frame. A recess m in each sash stile or socket plate prevents the accidental detachment of the sash from the stiles a. Sliding hooked bolts or catches f engage with perforated plates g fixed to the sliding stiles, and hold the stiles when the sash is reversed &c. To allow for shrinkage of the sash, shallow grooves are made in the stiles to receive projecting tenons of the sash rails.
Patent GB-189912095-A (GB)
Title: Tobacco Pipe Cleanser.
Inventor: FISHER JOHN STANFORD
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 12,095. Fisher, J. S. June 10. Tobacco-pipe cleaners.-A cleaner for fitting over the bowl of a pipe consists of a bell-shaped rubber tube B provided with a mouthpiece A, and a bead or projecting part c.
Patent GB-189917965-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Kinematograph and Magic Lantern.
Inventor: ROEBUCK ALVAH CURTIS
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 17,965. Roebuck, A. C., and McMillan, F. Sept. 5. Magic-lanterns.-To display a lantern slide, during the interval of changing sets of moving pictures, the objective 1 of an ordinary lantern 3 is attached at one side of the lantern by a hinge, and a kinematographic apparatus 9 is mounted upon a track 12, along which the apparatus is capable of sliding out of the line of the axis of the lantern.
Patent GB-189918614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Wagons and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: GRAHAME JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-15
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 18,614. Grahame, J., and Dunlop, C. J. Sept. 15. Couplings, automatic and non-automatic.-The link E is provided with trunnions e which travel in guides c' in the rule-jointed links C on the cross shaft A. The shaft A is turned by the hand-levers B to raise the link into coupling position, and, if the levers are locked when the link is in raised position, the coupling is automatic.
Patent GB-189923846-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Apparatus for the Conversion or Interchangeability of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Bicycles.
Inventor: ABRAHAM PHILIP
Filed: 1899-11-29
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 23,846. Abraham, P., and Bertram, F. M. B. Nov. 29. Convertible bicycles; frames.-Relates to means for adapting a lady's bicycle for use by a gentleman. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, clips C carrying conical plugs D are fixed to the head and saddle support, and a bar E with conical recesses is fitted on the plugs. In modifications, the bar E is secured in place by transverse bolts or equivalent means or by screw collars H, Fig. 6. In the latter arrangement, the clips C are threaded to receive the collars. When bicycles are specially formed, the projections to receive the detachable bar are formed in the frame.
Patent GB-190001913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: ALKER THOMAS
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 1913. Alker, T. Jan. 30. Hooks and eyes.-Fig. 4 shows a form of hook formed of bent wire having a curvilinear portion 5 terminating in a point by which it is secured to the garment, and a hooked portion 6 adapted to engage an eye 10, Fig. 5, formed of bent wire having a portion 9 corresponding to the part 5 by which the eye is secured to the garment.
Patent GB-190004906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Basket Lid End Irons.
Inventor: PARISH FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 4906. Parish, F. C. March 15. Drawings to Specification. Baskets.-Relates to the manufacture of end irons for strengthening the ends of the lids of baskets and skips. A strip of hoop iron is bent longitudinally into a channel-shaped section, and the ends are then hent at right-angles to the body portion of the strip and pressed into complete tubes and pointed.
Patent GB-190006774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Direct Current Transformers
Inventor: SPENCE WILFRID L
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 6774. Spence, W. L. April 11. Transformers; converting alternating and direct currents ; distributing.-In direct-current transformation, by means of a rotary transformer, the primary is converted into a polyphase current, which is supplied toa stationary transformer, and the secondary current thus obtained is reconverted to a direct current. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The armature A has two independent windings, connected to the commutators B, C and to the collecting-rings D, E, which are connected to the stationary transformer P<1>, P<2>, P<3> and S', S<2>, S<3>. An " auto " transformer, as shown in Fig. 2, may also be employed, and means may be fitted to vary the ratio. Different pressures may be obtained by connecting the mains to points on the transformers when working with a three or five wire system.
Patent GB-190016099-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Use when Planting Cabbages.
Inventor: MCDONALD JOHN
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 16,099. McDonald, J. Sept. 11. Planting-tools for garden use.-Relates to a tool for use in planting cabbages. The tool consists of a fork b having one prong e shorter than the other d. The cabbage is laid on the ground, and the roots are pressed into the ground by means of the fork, the ends of which are blunted. The tool is provided with a handle at c.
Patent GB-190022234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Brakes for Electrically Propelled Vehicles and the like
Inventor: KANDO COLEMAN
Filed: 1900-12-06
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 22,234. Kand¾, C. Dec. 6. Brakes, air. In electrically - driven vehicles, the brakes are automatically applied when the current is interrupted. Normally, the armature 2 of the electromagnet 1 is attracted, but,should the current fail, the spring 5 forces back the lever 3 to lift the lever 7, allowing the valve 8 to vent the pipe 9, and apply the brakes. In the position shown,the lever 7 is locked by the part 10 of the differential pistons 11, 12. The chamber 13 is always connected to the air reservoir by the pipe 14, and, when the motor is started, a cock or a pneumatic liquid rheostat admits compressed air to the chamber 15, raising the piston 12 to unlock the lever 7, and the crosshead 18 lifts the valve 19 so that, should the brakes be applied by hand, the pressure in the chamber 15 falls with that in the pipe 9, and the piston 12 is again lowered to lock the lever 7. The valve 17 automatically closes when the pressure in the chamber 15 exceeds that in the pipe 16.
Patent GB-190105776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Feed-gearing of Machine Tools
Inventor: BAUSH WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 5776. Baush, W. H. March 19. Drilling; feed-motions.-A feed-motion, shown as applied to a multiple-spindle drilling-machine but applicable to other machine tools, is arranged to give a slow feed and quick return, the reversal being effected automatically, a hand-operated device allowing the quick-feed movement to be given in either direction. The head l carrying the tool spindles slides on a standard b, the spindles being driven by shafts d, e and toothed gearing from a cone shaft i. A screw m for imparting movement to the head is driven by gearing o, p from a vertical shaft q driven by gearing s, t, Fig. 1a from a short vertical shaft r carried in a housing u on the standard. By depressing a clutch member 1 by means of a lever 2, the shaft r can be driven by worm gearing w and belt cones y, z from the shaft i to give a slow downward feed. The wheel 10 of a reversing crown train is loose on a sleeve 4 loose on the shaft, and is driven at a quick speed by the crown-wheel 11 and independently-driven pulley 13. The wheel 10 may be coupled to the sleeve r by sliding a clutch m ember 5 feathered on the sleeve into engagement with the wheel by means of a handlever 8. If the clutch member 1, feathered on the shaft, is now raised by the lever 2 into engagement with the sleeve 4, a quick speed in the opposite direction is imparted to the shaft r and screw m. If the clutch member 5 is raised to engage the third wheel 9 of the train, loose on the shaft r, a quick feed movement is imparted to the screw m, such movement only being possible when the member 1 is in its raised position and the worm feed disengaged. The lever 2 is automatically operated by a rod 18 with tappets 19 engaged by a lug 20 on the head, springs 21 being inserted between the lug and the tappets to assist in throwing over the lever.
Patent GB-190108037-A (GB)
Title: A Museum Microscope
Inventor: OGILVIE FRANCIS GRANT
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 8037. Ogilvie, F. G. April 19. Microscopes.-For exhibition purposes, a microscope is enclosed in a dustproof case, through the sides of which the eyepiece A, focussing-screw, and edge of a rotary slide holder c project for operation. The case is made of a dull colour opposite the idle eye. A polarizing-prism may be similarly rotated from the outside of the casing by a milled disc.
Patent GB-190111039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spiral Cutters for Shearing the Surface of Linen and other Fabrics
Inventor: DICKSON JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 11,039. Dickson, J., and Smith, H. May 29. Shearing.-In shearing linen, damask, and like fabrics, the spiral cutters are serrated on one or both sides by diagonal serrations A, B which cross one another, and with the cutting - edges facing in one direction. By this arrangement, the fabric, it is alleged, need only be passed through a single machine.
Patent GB-190112401-A (GB)
Title: Improved Slipper Brake for Tramway Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HEWITT JAMES MITCHELL
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 12,401. Hewitt, J. M., and Rhodes, W. G. June 18. Brakes, rail, particularly applicable to tramcars. When the piston B is subjected to hydraulic or air pressure, it descends, and the connecting-rod G operates the pivoted levers E, E<1> and applies the shoe H to the rail. The brakes are taken off by the spring C. The Provisional Specification refers to a regulating-valve for the brake cylinder.