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Patent GB-189720116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines or Motors.
Inventor: CAIL CHARLES EDOUARD
Filed: 1897-09-01
Granted: 1897-10-09
Abstract: 20,116. Cail, C. E., [Administrator of Ste. Anonyme d'Automobilisme et de Cyclisme]. Sept. 1. Gas or exylosive-vapour engines.-In oil engines for motor road vehicles and general purposes, two cylinders A, A', Fig. 1, drive two parallel crank shafts C, C', which are connected by equal spurwheels G, G', so that they revolve symmetrically. Balance weights D, D<1> are arranged opposite the cranks, and the gear is entirely enclosed by a casing B forming an oil bath. Each shaft carries at one end the ignition mechanism for its cylinder, and one shaft carries a flywheel H. The cylinders are made with thin walls and a series of radiating-rings, as shown, longitudinal strength being obtained by bolts K passing from end to end. Each cylinder works with a four-stroke cycle, explosions taking place alternately. In the carburetter, shown in Fig. 3, oil escapes from the opening n' and is distributed by a disc o to be vaporized by hot air rising through the pipe Q. The mixture, after taking more air from the opening S, passes to the cylinder by the pipe R ; a valve T turned by an arm t regulates the supply of oil vapour. A float e actuating an oil-inlet valve b<1> keeps the oil level constant in the chamber a. At starting, the level can be raised by pressing the button f.
Patent GB-189722066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Producers.
Inventor: DYMOND JOHN
Filed: 1897-09-25
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 22,066. Dymond, J. Sept. 25. Gas-producers.-In producers in which the air is supplied by means of steam jets, such as 6, it is first heated by passing through a jacket 3 surrounding the producer, condensation of the steam being thus prevented and gas of a more uniform quality obtained. The air jacket may have vertical baffles to form a tortuous passage for the air. The steam supplied to the injector is preferably superheated in a coil in the gas outlet pipe. The injector is adjustable from outside. The steam is led into a cone-shaped ashpit to prevent it from condensing under the firebrick base of the producer. For clearing the grate, a series of prongs are mounted, as shown, on a cranked bar beneath the fire bars ; they are operated by a handle outside. A valve may be fitted in the outlet pipe to allow the gas to escape when desired. In a modification, the charging-hopper is arranged at one side, with an inclined feeding-passage.
Patent GB-189722766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: KIMBERLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-05
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 22,766. Kimberley, W. Oct. 5. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Puncture is prevented by means of wire gauze so finely woven as to appear solid when rolled. A sheet of this gauze is incorporated with the tyre either as a foundation for the elastic material or placed between the inner and outer parts of the tyre or placed externally.
Patent GB-189722841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Wrenches or Spanners.
Inventor: SMITH FRANK STEWART
Filed: 1897-10-05
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 22,841. Smith, F. S. Oct. 5. Spanners and wrenches.-The sliding jaw B is connected to the stem A by a worm C' engaging with teeth on the stem. The worm is mounted on a shaft C pressed towards the stem by springs C'. The jaw B can be adjusted by turning the worm, or by pulling the worm out of gear with the teeth and sliding the jaw.
Patent GB-189725152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Spinning and Doubling.
Inventor: JENSEN CHRISTIAN ALBERT
Filed: 1897-10-29
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 25,152. Jensen, C. A., [Kluge, J.]. Oct. 29. Spinning, doubling, and twisting machines with twisting-arrangements at delivery.-Two or more ' spinning tops' such as are used in the communicator's well-known spinning-machine, are arranged at the delivery end of a doubling or twisting machine, whereby each thread is twisted as it is delivered to the rollers, while the several threads are twisted together upon the receiving-spindle in the usual manner. Each 'spinning top' consists of a hollow rotating cylinder B, provided with a removable cover B<2>, in which is a guide-eye B<3>. The thread or roving passes from the ball &c. within the cylinder through the eye B<3> and through another eye B<4> attached to the cover before passing to the rollers C, D.
Patent GB-189726907-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Steering Lock for Cycles.
Inventor: ROTHERHAM JOHN
Filed: 1897-11-17
Granted: 1898-11-17
Abstract: 26,907. Rotherham, J., Rotherham, H., and Rotherham, K. Nov. 17. Steering - mechanism, locking-apparatus for. A frame a, pivoted by a pin a<1> to a bracket b fixed to the cycle by a clamp S, has its front ends shaped to engage with lugs e on the steering- fork. The bracket is slotted to allow the frame to be p u s h e forward, causing it to drop on a stop f<1>, and bear on the projections e. The frame, when raised, is returned by a spring h acting on a sleeve encircling the pin n, and the cross-bar d engages a step on the bracket so as to keep the frame in the position shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189802879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in connection with Printing in Colours.
Inventor: LESAGE LOUIS CHRISTIAN GERARD
Filed: 1898-02-04
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 2879. Lesage, L. C. G. Feb. 4. Lithographic printing.-Relates to the machine described in Specification No. 8311, A.D. 1896, for obtaining colour plates to be used in the process of printing in colours described in the aforesaid Specification. The original or copy-plate M has those portions which are not intended to be reproduced, in dots upon the plate I, covered with insulating-varnish, and a rubber F connected to a battery A travels over the upper surface of the plate M. The dotting-stylus S, which works upon the plate I, is operated by means of the relay circuit R, which is put in operation by the main circuit. By the use of a jointed frame or other suitable means, an enlarged or reduced reproduction may be obtained upon the plate I. The solenoid i, for actuating the stylus S, is carried by a nut b<1> traversed by means of a screw hand connected to the rubber F.
Patent GB-189803050-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Preventing the Condensation of Moisture on Show and other Windows.
Inventor: PEIN EMIL FERDINAND GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-02-07
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 3050. Pein, E. F. G. Feb. 7. Glass surfaces, treating to prevent condensation of moisture upon. -Consists of a composition for coating the surfaces of shop and other windows to prevent moisture from condensing upon them. Hydrogen peroxide is electrolysed by a highpressnre current passed through copper electrodes, and, when the peroxide has been reduced in bulk to a greyish-green liquid of the consistency of oil, this liquid is mixed with glycerine, sesame oil, paraffin. calcium chloride, and an odoriferous oil. The greenish colour of the mixture may be removed by the addition of aniline black. The coating is removed as soon as it becomes saturated with moisture.
Patent GB-189803204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: VIGREUX CHARLES ANTOINE
Filed: 1898-02-08
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 3204. Vigreux, C. A., and BrilliÚ, L. V. Feb. 8. Arc lamps.-B r a k e regulating-mechanism is constructed as shown in Fig. 2. The carbonholders, of which the upper one is heavier, are hung by cords S, T from opposite sides of two pulleys N, secured near the ends of a shaft, on which is also secured a toothed wheel M in gear with a pinion on a brakewheel Z. This is loose on an axle A, which rocks on knife-edges and has an arm B, to which is pivoted a ring D, carrying a brake-block on the left side, as at E or E', and the cores I, H of series and shunt solenoids, the core H being heavier. The arm B may be weighted, or acted on by a spring. In a modification, the brake ring is connected to an arm of the rocking axle A by a light spring, tending to disengage the brake. Either core and solenoid may be replaced by a weight. One core carries the piston of a dash-pot m, provided with a valve permitting rapid approach of the carbons, but preventing their rapid separation when the arc is struck. The valve may be a disc supported by light springs slightly above the piston, which is perforated and provided with a circular groove in its upper surface. In another modification, for lamps of large power, the carbon-holders are suspended by pulleys in bights of the cords S, T, the outer ends of these cords being attached to a special striking-lever. This has a core situated over a series solenoid, which produces a displacement of the striking-lever, either lasting during the operation of the lamp, or only to bring the brake mechanism into operation, as desired. The carbons are carried in holders constructed as shown in plan, Fig. 7. Jaws h<1>, h<11> are hinged together at i<1>, and are closed on the carbon V by a screw n, acting in opposition to a spring m<1>. The holders are attached to vertical rods d, and guided by sliding and fixed arms on insulated vertical rods, which form parts of the lamp frame. The pivot i<1> of the upper holder is hollow, to receive its guide-rod a'.
Patent GB-189803420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Signalling Apparatus for Targets.
Inventor: PARNALL WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-02-10
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 3420. Parnall, W., and Burns, T. B. Feb. 10. Targets, signalling-apparatus for. The marking- disc C is attached to a weighted lever li which is pivoted at the centre of the dummy-target A, and is retained in position by a stud of the lever engaging with a recessed ring D. To enable the disc to indicate a central bull's-eye, a flap C<2> can be turned back on a diagonal hinge so as to show a white patch across the marking-disc. 'Danger' is indicated by turning a half flap C' over on the diagonal hinge, in which case the disc is red. For indicating bull's-eyes, inners, magpies, outers, and ricochet shots, the flaps are turned to show a disc black all over, and the disc is moved to the usual position by the lever. The disc may be made of any suitable shape, and any other system of colours may be adopted.
Patent GB-189805127-A (GB)
Title: Improved Egg Whisk.
Inventor: BAILLIE MARTIN POTT
Filed: 1898-03-02
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 5127. Baillie, M. P. March 2. Egg-beaters.-The oval container A is formed with a concave false bottom B, the space below which may be charged with hot water. The wire beaters C', of helical form arranged to produce opposing currents, are mounted upon a spindle C which fits over the square end of the driving- spindle and is held up by a set-screw. The apparatus is driven by a handle and gearing as shown.
Patent GB-189809271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette Machines.
Inventor: GEORGU EMIL
Filed: 1898-04-21
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 9271. Georgii, E. April 21. Cigarette-making machines.-Relates to improvements in the machine described in Specification No. 5321, A.D. 1895, in which hand-rolled fillers of tobacco are inserted into paper tubes fed forward by a grooved cylinder. The filler is rolled on a table having a semicylindrical groove at one end, in which the filler is placed. A similarly-grooved hinged cover is closed upon the filler, and a pin on the cover actuates a lever which, when the cover is closed, releases a pawl on the main shaft of the machine and allows a ratchet-wheel on the looselyrunning pulley of the machine to set it in motion for one revolution. By means of a crank on the main shaft a slide B is reciprocated which, by the combined action of the block b<4>, spring b<3x>, and roller s<3> on the vertical lever s<2>, alternately clips and releases the paper tube, which is held on the core S, while a plunger is forcing the filler into it. A second hooked lever operated by the movement of the slide B turns back the cover of the filler groove before the main shaft comes to rest. The machine can be operated by hand, the main shaft being provided with a clutch which allows of its rotation by hand without affecting the power driving-devices.
Patent GB-189809483-A (GB)
Title: Game Board.
Inventor: HASKELL HENRY LINCOLN
Filed: 1898-04-25
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 9483. Haskell, H. L. April 25. Games imitating billiards.-A game in which discs are propelled across the face of a board. The flat board is marked with base lines A<1> and a central spot A<2>, and is provided with a rim B, which projects both above and below the board, and cushions L, preferably of bevelled felt. The board has also four felt pockets D. These, as shown in section in Fig. 6, are loose, being attached beneath the board by a wire F, and above by a clamp E. A recess K is formed in the rail opposite each pocket, into which the pocket is driven when struck by a disc M, whereby the latter is deflected to the bottom of the pocket. Each player has twelve differently-coloured discs M<1>, which at the start are arranged around a green one having the numeral 5 marked on its surface, placed over the spot A<2>. The players endeavour, by propelling a disc M from beyond the base lines to force the discs into the pockets.
Patent GB-189809904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Salt.
Inventor: LOWDEN THOMAS CEATON
Filed: 1898-04-29
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 9904. Lowden, T. C. April 29. Evaporating-furnaces; gas-producers; waste heat, utilizing.-Relates to apparatus for evaporating brine, and consists in effecting the evaporation by utilizing the waste heat from gas retorts or from gas-producers, or from both. Fig. 1 shows in plan one arrangement of apparatus, in which C is a shallow evaporating-pan heated by two 'producer-gas furnaces' A, A. The brine passes from the pan C into the pan B, and both these pans are mounted on suitable walls, which also form flues for the passage of the producer gas through the outlets A' under the pan B to the apparatus E for recovering bye-products from the gas, after which part or the whole of it is burnt beneath evaporating-pans D. The hot gases may also be passed through pipes immersed in the brine.
Patent GB-189810360-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliances for Infusing Coffee, Tea, and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTSON DAVID
Filed: 1898-05-06
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 10,360. Robertson, D. May 6. Tea &c. making apparatus for use on board ship, or elsewhere where steam is available. A boiler A, fitted with a steam heating-coil D, is formed with an inner chamber B. In this is placed a removable infusing-vessel G, which is provided at the top with a covered opening G<4> for introducing the coffee, tea, &c. and at the bottom with a straining - cloth H tied around a groove G' and supported by a grating I suspended b y hooks. The water is boiled by the steam coil, and is driven over through the pipe J into the infusing- vessel G, and when the end of the pipe J is unseated steam passes over and agitates the mixture. The infusion is drawn off by a pipe C fitted with a cock C<1>. When the infuser is to be removed for cleaning, the pipe J is withdrawn, as shown in dotted lines, by means of joints J<1>. In a modified form, the infuser is conical in form and the tube J from the boiler passes directly through it from beneath.
Patent GB-189813566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Salvage and Collision Mats.
Inventor: LEUTY JOHN HENRY CHARD
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 13,566. Leuty, J. H. C. June 17. Caissons; coffer clams ; docks.-Consists of a mat which may be used for stopping holes in immersed portions of these structures. Fig. 2 shows a section. The sheets A and B, which preferably consist of alternate layers of rubber or the like and fine non-corrodible wire netting, are separated by a layer of strong wire netting C of large mesh, while on the other side of B is a layer of wire netting D of finer mesh. The layers of the mat are preferably connected by flat-headed bolts and large flat nuts. The rubber tubes E are for the purpose of forming a tight joint round the hole. The weight G, preferably lead pipe with an iron bar inside, is intended to stiffen the bottom of the mat and make it unroll quickly. Several mats may be joined together by connecting the edges of the wire nettings C and D by means of a continuous wire looped round two adjacent edges, or by wire loops such as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-189820247-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus or Machine for Recording or checking the Time of Workmen, Clerks, Factory Hands, and others.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-09-24
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 20,247. Whitehead, J. A. Sept. 24. Time - checking apparatus for workmen. A number of keys l are provided, one for each workman, which, when depressed, act upon spring punches k and perforate a strip passed, between rollers, over a box j; the pieces punched out are collected in the box. The keys act also on bellcrank levers o, pivoted at p and retained in either of two positions by a plate-spring r acting on a projection g. The ends of the levers o have a signal plate s, which, when a workman has pressed his lever, is brought in front of a window t opposite his number. The registering-strip is ruled longitudinally for the different workmen and transversely for time, the times being distinguished by different colours. The feed-roller of the strip may be moved by hand or by clockwork.
Patent GB-189821721-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Means of Separating and Feeding Sheets of Paper and the like to Printing, Ruling, Folding, and like Machines Automatically.
Inventor: BRIDGEWATER WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-15
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 21,721. Bridgewater, W. Oct. 15. Feeding sheets to printing &c. machines. The pile of sheets is placed on a table h, Fig. 6, adjusted to the proper level by any suitable means. Over the front part of the pile are two rollers A and B of soft rubber &c., the shafts of which may be journalled in slots A', B', Fig. 1, so that they may be lifted from and lowered on to the pile by levers a<2>, b<2> connected by rods A<5>, B<5> to arms A<6>, B<6> on shafts rocked by cams on the shaft J. The rear roller B, when both rollers are down on the pile, is rotated to buckle up the sheet as shown at A, Fig. 6, and the roller A is then lifted to allow the sheet to straighten out and project from the pile, or the roller A may be rotated to feed off the top sheet. A bar K descends on to the rear of the pile, when the top sheet has been drawn forward by the roller B. The rollers are rotated by gearing operated by segments E, F' connected by rods E', F' to levers E<2>, F<3> pivoted at C<3>, C<4> and operated by cams on the shaft J. The gearing may be so arranged that, when the rollers are lifted from the pile, they remain in gear with their driving-mechanism. Chain gearing may be used for driving the rollers. The bar K is raised by wedges on sliding bars N operated from a cam on the shaft J. Levers R, operated by engagement with the wedges, may be provided to press the bar K down on to the sheets. An arrangement described for raising the table comprises four radial levers pivoted on the framing connected by links at their outer ends to the underside of the table, and at their inner ends connected by links to a vertically-sliding sleeve operated by a rack and weighted segment lever.
Patent GB-189825297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: BUCHER PETER
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-11-30
Abstract: 25,297. Bucher, P. Nov. 30. Acetylene.-An open box or tank a is provided with an inclined partition b rising from some distance above the floor to a kind of dome d. Across the tank is supported an axle z to which are attached, one at each end, two angular levers x, which can be moved as desired by an external handle h. The handle is counterweighted so as normally to retain the levers in the positions shown in full lines. The free ends of the levers are spirally bent so as to form openings into which pins on the ends of a perforated cylindrical carbide receptacle f can be supported. The receptacle has a sliding or other door for admission of carbide. The tank having been supplied with water, and a charged carbide receptacle attached, the levers are turned so as to pass the carbide receptacle beneath the partition into the enclosed space. Acetylene is generated and passes away by the tube g. If acetylene is generated faster than it passes away, the water is driven away from the receptacle to the outer tank. More than one carbide receptacle may be used.
Patent GB-189826420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fusible Cut-outs.
Inventor: DORMAN CHARLES MARK
Filed: 1898-12-14
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 26,420. Dorman, C. M., and Smith, R. A. Dec. 14. Cut-outs.-Relates to the arrangement of the fusible wire in the handle or support of removable fuses to prevent arcing &c. The insulating support or bridge D, Fig. 1, is bored at F, F with an obstruction G in the centre. The fuse wire A is led past the obstruction G through small holes H<1>, H<2> which open externally, and is connected at its extremities to the terminals B<1>, B<2>. In modified forms to facilitate safe handling, the borings F are unequal and inclined, and the exposed part of the wire A is covered with a pad K, Fig. 4, of incombustible matter, such as asbestos, held in position by a plate L. The ends of the block A may project over the borings.
Patent GB-189827398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas.
Filed: 1898-12-28
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 27,398. Wise, W. L., [Fleisch, H.] Dec. 28. Umbrellas and parasols, general arrangement of; joints; runners; handles &c.-Relates to an umbrella or parasol which can be opened or closed with small movement of the runner. In the section of the handle in Fig. 2, the runner E is shown in the position when the umbrella is closed, penetrating into the handle, where it is held by the spring catch F, and can be released by pressing the knob H. The ring 1 forms a tip cup for the ribs. The umbrella is opened by pushing up the runner E, the stretchers C and ribs D being arranged as shown in Fig. 4. The joints at the top notch K and runner E are of the ball-and-socket type, the balls being held between radial wings forming part of the halves of which the joint pieces are made up. The joints between the stretchers and the ribs are shown in section in Figs. 8 and 9. The ball is pressed into the channel of the rib by a slotted arched piece M, which is clamped to the rib by a socket L. Since the stretchers lie towards the top notch when the umbrella is closed, the tip ends of the ribs where most of the cover is can be made more compact when closed.
Patent GB-189907465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Carbonate of Iron.
Inventor: HOY CHARLES
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 7465. Hoy, C. April 10. Drawings to Specification. Bottling granular, pulverulent, and like materials. -Iron carbonate, prepared in an atmosphere free from oxygen, is packed into bottles while in an airtight chamber charged with carbonic acid. For this purpose, the chamber is provided with two internally - projecting extensible airtight gloves made of rubber or like material, into which the workman places his hands. Windows are provided to the chamber.
Patent GB-189910250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Tubes for Tyres.
Inventor: WICKS JOSEPH THOMAS
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 10,250. Wicks, J. T. May 16. Moulding tyres.- Relates to the manufacture under pressure of air tubes for pneumatic tyres. The plastic rubber air tube T is placed between the properly - shaped moulds A, A', and a quantity of water, steam, or other vapour is introduced through the tube c into the air tube. The rubber is then vulcanized, either by passing steam into the chambers b, b<1>, or by placing the moulds into a vulcanizing-chamber. The rubber may be completely or partially vulcanized within the moulds, the process, in the latter case, being finished by open vulcanization.