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Patent GB-189711847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rail-track Cleaners.
Inventor: CLIFFORD THOMAS
Filed: 1897-05-12
Granted: 1898-05-12
Abstract: 11,847. Clifford, T., [Jones, E. G.]. May 12. Rail-cleaners.-The scraper consists of two angleplates m, m<1> carried on a four-sided plunger f, which can rise in the socket a against the action of the spring e. The socket a is suspended by a gimbal b from the car, and is provided with side springs v which tend to keep the socket vertical. The socket a also carries a cross-bar, which is connected by chains r, r<1> and springs t to the car, so that the scraper offers a yielding resistance to any obstacle it may encounter, while at the same time it is kept up to its work.
Patent GB-189713065-A (GB)
Title: Fireproof Protecting Compound.
Inventor: JABLONSKI STEFAN
Filed: 1897-05-27
Granted: 1897-11-27
Abstract: 13,065. J a b - l¾nski, S. May 27. Safes.-For protecting safes &c., an inner casing a of wood, cardboard, &c. is coated with several layers of a fireproof composition and surrounded with an iron shell c.
Patent GB-189714645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for Aprons and the like.
Inventor: GILBERT ISAAC
Filed: 1897-06-17
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 14,645. Gilbert, I. June 17. Aprons.-O n e o r more pieces b of elastic material are inserted between the b a c k edges c, c<1> of an apron. The pieces may be permanently attached, or any fastenings, such as buttons &c., may be employed.
Patent GB-189722303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles of Brooms, Hammers, and the like.
Inventor: SMITH JOSEPH RIDEAL
Filed: 1897-09-29
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 22,303. Smith, J. R. Sept. 29. Handles, fixing. The end of the handle 2 of a broom, hammer, pick, &c., is bored longitudinally and slotted transversely. A taper plug 8 fits into the axial hole, and expands the handle in the taper socket 1 of the head 12 when the handle is driven in. A pin 5, Fig. 3, fits into the slots, and is pressed outwards to remove the plug when the handle is to be removed. The pin may be dispensed with, and the thick end of the plug formed with a flange for removing it slightly before fixing the handle. The Provisional Specification states that the pin passes through a hole in the handle and a slot in the plug.
Patent GB-189723477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Letters, Characters, or Symbols applicable for Advertising Purposes.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1897-10-12
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 23,477. Thompson, W. P., [Lutwyche, E. J.]. Oct. 12. Drawings to Specification. Silvering.-In silvering amber or topaz coloured transparent material, like glass, to produce a gilding effect, in the production of advertisement letters &c., the silver is deposited on the back of the material from a mixture of silver nitrate and Rochelle salts, and is preserved by coating with asphaltum or paint.
Patent GB-189725854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: NOEL SYDNEY AGUSTUS HUGH
Filed: 1897-11-06
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 25,854. Noel, S. A. H. Nov. 6. Water-tube boilers. - Relates to that class of boiler in which water-tubes depend from an overhead steam and water chamber into the furnace. The water-tubes, which contain inner circulating tubes, are built up of the elements shown. The inner tube G is carried by the thimble F, which is screwed over the cap D. The latter is screwed into the lower plate B of the steam and water chamber, and also carries the outer tube A. Steam which ascends from the annulus between the tubes passes around the water inlet of the thimble F and escapes through the added length I. The latter, which is fixed into the top plate C, is covered by the cap. By this arrangement of elements the boiler is also stayed.
Patent GB-189728334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Feeding Devices for Machines used in the Manufacture of Cartridge Cases, also other Metal Cases and Tubes.
Inventor: BROWN CHARLES
Filed: 1897-12-01
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 28,334. Brown, C., and PeulevÚ, L. A. Dec. 1. Drawing. - Relates to a feeding-device for cartridge-case machines also applicable in the manufacture of other metal cases and tubes such as bullet cases, foresight protectors and oil bottle bodies for small arms, lubricators for bicycles, umbrella fittings, primers, friction tubes, &c. The blanks, thrown (promiscuously) into a hopper C, are lifted by a V-headed plunger D to the level of the top of the shoot M, into which they are pushed sideways by a spring arm fitted within the plunger. Preferably a hopper and plunger are placed on each side of the shoot. The blanks descend the shoot and pass one by one through an opening in a gate G on to a pair of narrow curved seats F<1> on the frame F ; a projection on the gate works between these seats and, as the gate rises, closing the opening in the shoot, tilts up the blank upon the seats, which falls with its heavy end lowermost through a guideway in the frame F into the path of the reciprocating piece E. Between this and the die I and matrix J of the press in a gap in the frame H are placed side by side a number of blocks N which are pressed towards one side of the gap by springs ; the faces of the blocks are concave, and the blanks are retained between the concave faces and the side of the gap, and are pushed forward from one block to another by the action of the piece E. The parts may be actuated from the shaft of the press in the manner indicated. A modified form of plunger for short cases having one end of different shape to the other is described and shown. The application of the invention in connection with circular and other feeding-devices is also referred to.
Patent GB-189729280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Sliding Window Sashes.
Inventor: COOKE THOMAS
Filed: 1897-12-10
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 29,280. Cooke, T. Dec. 10. Windows.-The cord groove D extends the whole length of the sash stile, and the end of the cord F is secured in a groove in the bottom rail B by a bracket or holder A provided with projecting teeth E which compel the cord to take a serpentine course. In a modification, the cord is secured between projecting teeth of the vertical portion of a right-angled bracket let into the bottom corner of the sash.
Patent GB-189729760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Mechanism, especially suitable for Cycles.
Inventor: WYATT GEORGE
Filed: 1897-12-15
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 29,760. Wyatt, G. Dec. 15. Motor road vehicles.- Relates to a variablespeed driving-gear especially suitable for cycles, but also applicable to motor vehicles. The Figures show the application to a bicycle. The frame members B, C are forked at their lower ends so as to accommodate the gear-wheel D, which is centrally mounted upon the crank axle E, and is kept in position by locknuts E<2>, E<3>, Fig. 10. The wheel D is provided with three rings L', L<2>, L<3> of pin teeth, projecting on both sides of the wheel, which are screwed into the body of the wheel and secured by locking- rings. The motion is transmitted by gear-wheels and shafts to the hub of the rear wheel, the mechanism being fitted on each side of the machine. The stay tube F, Figs. 9 and 10, is screwed at the forward end into a socket fixed to one part of the bottom bracket, and at the rear end it is provided with an arm or lug F<4> forming the connection with the rear axle, as shown at Fig. 5. A tubular shaft G surrounds the tube F, and is provided with a cone G<1> at the front end which forms with the fitting F<1> a ball bearing F'. At the rear end a recess in the pinion H forms with the cone F<6> a ball bearing F<7>. The pinion H, which is mounted upon the shaft G, is provided with roller teeth M mounted on pins M' secured in place by the plate M<2>, and is adapted to engage a pin or disc L which is secured to the dished-out hub K. A similar pinion I, Figs. 1 and 8, is mounted by means of a key and keyway upon the forward end of the shaft G, and by means of a ring clutch P it may be caused to slide along the shaft so as to come into engagement with any of the rings L<1>, L<2>, L<3> of the gear-wheel D, and so constitute a variable-speed mechanism. The ring I<3> is mounted upon a ball bearing formed between the pinion I, the ring, and the collar I<2>, and is provided with a lug I<4> so that it may be operated by the rod I<5> connected to the lever I<8>, or in place of the rod I<5> cords or wires may be used. The corresponding rod on the other side of the machine is likewise connected to the lever I<8>, which is operated through a lever I<12> and a connecting-rod B<2>, carried to any convenient part of the frame. The rod B<2> is fitted with a handle having a spring catch taking into notches in a suitable plate. An alternative arrangement of swinging levers and rods for operating the ring clutch is described.
Patent GB-189729765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fastenings for Wearing Apparel, Buttonhole Flower Holders, and for other purposes.
Inventor: PORTER MARIE MAUDE
Filed: 1897-12-15
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 29,765. Porter, M. M. Dec. 15. Fastenings, stud and slot, of the type described in Specification No. 19,353, A.D. 1897, are formed with various studs C shaped to engage in a variety of slots D, either formed singly or several in a length. The frames may be attached in various ways, one form being shown with tangs.
Patent GB-189729898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steps for Omnibuses and Tram Cars or other Vehicles.
Inventor: HUDSON JAMES
Filed: 1897-12-17
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 29,898. Hudson, J. Dec. 17. Steps for omnibuses and other vehicles. The projecting landing A at the top of the curved flight of steps B is slightly below the level of the roof and high rails D, F are fitted, the latter extending to meet the back guard-rail H.
Patent GB-189802662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coin Freed Gas Meters.
Inventor: NASMITH JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-02-02
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 2662. Nasmith, J., and Mercer, A. Feb. 2. Gas meters.-The invention is shown as applied to the apparatus described in Specifications No. 2626, A.D. 1891, and No. 387, A.D. 1894, and consists of an arrangement by which the prepayment attachment is readily removable and can be secured, when in place, by the fastening which locks the money box. To the top of the meter is secured a plate B, Fig. 4, to which the plate C is attached by ecrews. This plate carries the valve-box, and it is fitted with a dovetailed guide C<1> into which slides a projection F<1> on the base-plate F of the prepayment attachment. The base-plate has also a projection F<2> with a threaded cylindrical eye F<3>. When the attachment has been slid into place, the door H is closed and a staple G, Fig. 3, screwed through the hole H<1> and eye F<3>. The hasp J of the money box J<1> is then passed over the staple, and the bow of a padlock K threaded through the hole G<4>. A seal may then be applied, if desired. The arrangement may be modified, for example by pivoting the attachment to the meter. To vary the price of gas, the wheel L<2>, mounted on the end of the long pinion, is changeable and is driven by the wheel L through an idle pinion L' carried by an adjustable quadrant L<4>.
Patent GB-189803209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: LEOPOLD HARRY GERARD
Filed: 1898-02-08
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 3209. Leopold, H. G. Feb. 8. Signals, marine and ship.-Relates to electric signalling - apparatus, and more particularly to that suitable for use as a ships' engine-room telegraph. Fig. 1 shows a diagrammatic illustration of the transmitting and receiving apparatus and their connections. The receiver comprises a series of electric lamps b arranged in a suitable casing, which is formed opposite the lamps with apertures shaped to represent any desired code. The switch lever a of the transmitting-apparatus is moved opposite to the contact-stud a<2>, corresponding to the signal to be transmitted, and is then depressed, so completing the circuit a<3> through the corresponding lamp band magnet b<3>. An electric bell may also be included in the return circuit b<5>, or, as shown, in a local circuit b<6> closed by a relay. A second contact-arm c<2> is moved with the arm a, and normally bears on the contact-stud c corresponding to the stud a<2> with which the arm a makes contact. When one of the magnets b<3> is energized by the transmission of a signal, it attracts its armature c', and so, through the lever c<5>, completes the main circuit through the stud c, leads c<3>, c', c<8>, magnet b<3>, lamp b, and return lead b<5>, thus maintaining the signal while permitting the arm a to be released. A tell-tale lamp C is illuminated when the signal circuit is made and while it is maintained. A reply signal is given by pulling down the lever c<5>, which movement breaks the circuit and extinguishes the lamps b, C. In a modification, a tell-tale lamp is employed for each signal circuit. The signals are recorded by the mechanism D, which consists of a series of electrically-controlled type-bars d, adapted to print or punch a mark or marks, corresponding to the signal, on the travelling tape d<2>. The tape is fed from the roller d<3> by the pawl and ratchet mechanism d<5>. The recorder circuit also includes a suitable time movement, such as the clock d<10>, or a time-printing clock, through the action of which the recorder will indicate a time series of characters corresponding to the signal influenced. The recorder may be omitted, if desired.
Patent GB-189804910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Primary Batteries.
Inventor: KOENIG CARL
Filed: 1898-02-28
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 4910. Koenig, C. Feb. 28. Primary batteries.-A portable sealed battery consists of a cell g containing a layer s of sawdust on which rests a zinc electrode z and a carbon electrode k, the latter of which is held in place by the insulating-com position t constituting the cover. In the cover is a gas exit o and two tubes r<2>, r<3> serving respectively for the supply of liquid and as an air vent. These are closed by stoppers or plugs when not in use. The carbon electrode is packed around with manganese dioxide p, and it may be hollow and contain a second zinc electrode z<1> connected to the other zinc electrode z.
Patent GB-189805497-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process of Producing Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: HVIID LAURITZ PETERSEN
Filed: 1898-03-05
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 5497. Hviid, L. P. March 5. Acetylene.-Consists in using a saturated solution of sodium chloride, instead of water, for decomposing the calcium carbide. As the water is decomposed the salt is precipitated, so that the strength of the solution remains constant. The calcium carbide is previously immersed in petroleum, or a mixture of mineral oils, to which may be added an odorous oil such as oil of roses.
Patent GB-189812849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Hydraulic Apparatus.
Filed: 1898-06-08
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 12,849. Bj÷rnstad, J., and Easton, Anderson, & Goolden. June 8. Working valves.-Relates to valves for hydraulic. lifts, cranes, and other hydraulic apparatus. The communication between the passage a<2>, leading to the hydraulic apparatus, and the exhaust a<3> or inlet a is controlled by a valve consisting of a number of metallic parts b and leather &c. packings c held on the spindle b' and pressed together by a nut b<4> and an abutment b<3>. The packings are pressed outwards by water admitted through passages d and their edges held inwards by the parts b. This valve can be removed from the casing for inspection, and two such valves may be carried by one spindle. The Provisional Specification mentions the use of taper grooves, in the parts of the valve which pass over the ports, to prevent sudden opening and closing of the ports.
Patent GB-189816666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kilns for Cement, Lime, and the like.
Inventor: RUPPEL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1898-07-30
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 16,666. Ruppel, F. July 30. Kilns.-Relates to shaft kilns employed in the manufacture of cement, bricks, lime, and the like, and more particularly to methods of charging such kilns, and to arrangements of drying-chambers in connection therewith. The dried material to be burnt, mixed with fuel, is placed on a frame b which is suspended in the shaft B. The frame is fitted with flap doors opening downwards, which are kept closed by a chain u, and, after lowering it to the position shown, the doors are opened and the charge falls into the combustion chamber A, the burntproduct finally passing through the grate. The drying-chambers F, G are arranged as shown behind, and at each side of, the shaft B, the gases from the chamber A passing through them to the chimney. The wet materials or articles are placed on hurdles' h, which are run on rails into the drying-chambers. Baffle arches are formed in the flues as shown. and dampers are fitted at f and g, and in corresponding positions on the other side as shown, the lower pair moving laterally and the upper pair vertically. A blast nozzle is preferably provided below the grate, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189816868-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to Apparatus for Scrubbing and Filtering Gas.
Inventor: WILLIS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1898-08-04
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 16,868. Willis, W. G. Aug. 4. Filtering gas; scrubbers.-Relates to filtering and scrubbing water or producer gas, oil gas, &c. A vessel a is provided with an inner chamber b, and the space between contains coke. The inner chamber is provided with a number of trays i containing sawdust so arranged that division plates dip into the sawdust and compel the gas to pass through the same. The trays are removable through doors g. The outer chamber is charged by opening the lids f, and is discharged through the door e. The gas enters by the perforated pipe h, and after passing upwards through the coke descends through the sawdust trays. d is the exit tube.
Patent GB-189816961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Anti-friction Axle Bearings.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1898-08-05
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 16,961. Haddan, R., [Baker, W. C.]. Aug. 5. Axle-boxes.-Relates to ball-bearing axle-boxes. The end of the axle D is slit, and is expanded by the conical screw plug H, so as to lock the nut G after the bearing has been adjusted. The nut G is formed with an internal recess G<1>, and has a flange g which bears against the flange e on the cone E. The innermost cone E<3> is provided with a flange e<3> which bears against the collar D<1>. The sleeve J has two recesses j<1>, j<2> containing packing which prevents the entrance of water and dust.
Patent GB-189817503-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fuel Cartridge for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: PRINZ AUGUST HERMANN
Filed: 1898-08-13
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 17,503. Prinz, A. H. Aug. 13. Portable cooking-apparatus.-Relates to a fuel for cooking - apparatus for military use &c. The fuel cartridge or cake consists of an absorbent saturated with alcohol which has been " impreg- "nated with oxygen " by agitating with peroxide of barium, or picric acid, or the like. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement of apparatus. The cooking-pot a is fitted over a combustion chamber c, in which the cake of fuel h is placed. For transport, the chamber c is placed within the pot a.
Patent GB-189818400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lasts for the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: DUNNACHIE MAY JOSEPHINE HARGRI
Filed: 1898-08-27
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 18,400. Dunnachie, M. J. H. Aug. 27. Lasts.-A cast is made of the foot in plaster of Paris or other material from which a mould is prepared. The last is cast in this mould of aluminium or other preferred material, in one piece or in two secured together by a screw C as shown. Holes D, D are drilled in the sole, and plugged with wood to receive the tacks by which the upper is secured ; or, in a modification, a wooden sole E is fitted into a recess as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-189821109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hammers, Picks, and the like.
Inventor: WARBURTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-07
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,109. Warburton, W. Oct. 7. Handles.-Relates to metal handles for hammers, picks, axes, &c. The tool head has two eyes for the separated ends of the handle made of a doubled metal rod h<1>. The extreme ends of the rod are bent over at k, k<1>, and shoulders are formed at m, m<1>. The parts of the rod may be twisted together as shown in Fig. 1, or may be arranged parallel, in which case they may be covered with wood or papier mÔchÚ, vulcanite, &c. These handles may be fitted to ordinary tool heads with a single eye, by suitably fixing a metal block with two eyes therein.
Patent GB-189823951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collar Studs and Solitaires.
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 23,951. Clark, A. M., [Taylor, F. W.]. Nov. 14. Studs.-The stem a has two flat sides a and two curved sides a<1>. It is mounted on a flat base B, and carries a rounded head C. The bar D passing through the head has its ends d bevelled to facilitate its passage through the buttonhole of the collar or cuff.
Patent GB-189900423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Testing or Disinfecting Drains.
Inventor: KINGZETT CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1899-01-07
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 423. Kingzett, C. T. Jan. 7. Disinfecting; testing.-The disinfectant or fume-producing substance is placed in an elastic ball a, the lid c of which is bound on by string e. This string, when the ball has been washed through the trap, unwinds and liberates the cap and substance. Each ball may be kept in a box with an airtight lid.
Patent GB-189908277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable Speed Driving Gear.
Inventor: WEST ENOCH JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 8277. West, E. J. April 20. Motor road vehicles, variable-speed gearing for. A countershaft 2, interposed between the motor shaft and the axle of the road wheels, carries a fixed wheel 4 and two loose wheels 5, 6. The loose wheels are each formed with a flange 9 to receive a friction band 11, the ends of which are jointed to levers 14 pivoted on an arm 16, which is keyed to the shaft. Between the wheels is mounted a cylindrical block 23, with coned ends adapted to be moved along the shaft in either direction and, by pressing upon screws 22 in the inner ends of the lever, to tighten either of the bands and thus to connect the corresponding wheel to the shaft. Springs 20 in sockets carried by the arms 16 also bear upon the levers, and serve to disconnect the bands. The loose-wheels may be geared to the motor shaft, and the fixed wheel to the axle of the road wheels, or vice versÔ. The wheels may be chain, toothed, or belt wheels
Patent GB-189911966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels Suitable for Traction Engines and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HITCHCOCK RICHARD
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,966. Hitchcock, R. June 8. Metallic wheels; hubs; spokes; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; tyres, non-elastic.-The tyre is formed in segments a with interposed rubber pads b, which are held in position by the bolts c connecting the segments. The hub has a disc extension d which is provided with side flanges d<1> having rods f. A wire rope g passes through eyes in these rods, and also through shackles e on the bolts c. The rope may be secured by lashings g<1>, and, in a modification, the disc may be extended to take into grooves in the segments.
Patent GB-189912376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Endless Band and similar Elevators.
Inventor: KIONKA KARL
Filed: 1899-06-14
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 12,376. Kionka, K., and Aschmotat, F. June 14. Elevaators.- Buckets which are automatically collapsed during a. part of the circuit are employed. The front plate b of each bucket, Fig.4, is mounted upon an axle g fitted with a crank c carrying a friction roller f. As the crank e is moved to the right, the plate b folds up into a vertical position, together with the sector-shaped end plates c. As shown in Fig. 1, the rollers f run in a guide h, which is bent inwards at i to collapse the buckets and outwards at k to open them again. In this way the resistance offered by the grain &c. is very much reduced.