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Patent GB-189706212-A (GB)
Title: Improved means for Supplying Electric Current to Electrically Operated Time Keeping Mechanism.
Inventor: STAVELEY ALWYN WALTER
Filed: 1897-03-09
Granted: 1898-03-09
Abstract: 6212. Staveley, A. W., Parsons, I. H., and Murday, T. J. March 9. Electric clocks.-A roller n on a pendulum a lifts a bevelled horizontal lever o, so making a pawlp which hangs from the lever drive a ratchetwheel q the arbor of which bears the minute-hand. The energy of the pendulum is maintained by an electromagnet e, the resilient armature e<1> of which bears a hook e<2> engaging the pendulum rod. Normally the circuit is broken by a gap between two spring strip terminals i, j, and a loose finger l upon the pendulum is drawn to and fro over a block m on the upper terminal. When the oscillation becomes so reduced that the finger does not leave the block, the terminal is thrust against its fellow and the current passes. In a modification, instead of the pendulum there is a balance driving the bandsby means of an anchor propelment.
Patent GB-189706961-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Rendering Pneumatic Tyres Unpuncturable.
Inventor: PICKERING OLIVER FRANCIS
Filed: 1897-03-17
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 6961. Pickering, O. F. March 17. Tyres, pneumatic, preventing puncture of. Between the air tube and the outer cover is placed a linen, rubber, or similar band A to which metal or like disks a are fastened either by pieces b pressed out of the discs or by cement or rivets. The discs overlap to form a protective covering, and they may be connected together in the form of a chain. The band A may be dispensed with, the disks being then attached to the outer cover of a double-tube tyre or embedded within a single-tube tyre.
Patent GB-189713749-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Welding or Joining the Ends of Flat Steel Strips for Making the Rims of Cycles and the like Wheels.
Inventor: BUNTING ALEXANDER ROBERT
Filed: 1897-06-04
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 13,749. Bunting, A. R. June 4. Welding. - Relates to means for welding the ends of flat steel strips for making the rims of cycle and like wheels. The overlapping edges o f the strip S are bent, as shown in Fig. 3, so as not to bear over their whole surfaces, and are placed on a refractory block B heated by a flame of water &c. gas mixed with air under pressure issuing from the nozzle N. The heated edges are then placed on a beak A and hammered to complete the weld. Or the weld may be completed in a press or stamp.
Patent GB-189714481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Manufacture of Glass Ware.
Inventor: BLUE CHARLES EDWIN
Filed: 1897-06-15
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 14,481. Blue, C. E. June 15. Blowing and moulding bottles &c.-In this machine a central hollow casing 2 supports the rotatable mould-carrying table 3. Five sets of moulds are employed, each being provided with a primary bottom 7<1> in which the charge is first pressed, and which can be withdrawn into a depending casing 20, and a secondary bottom 8<1> which constitutes the bottom of the mould during the blowing operation. The presser head 18, carried by the rod 13, can be raised and lowered by means of the hand-lever 26, crank 24, pitman 22, and slide 10. After the charge has been pressed, the primary bottom is withdrawn by the rod 38 and clips 46, air being admitted to the upper part of the actuating-cylinder 37 by depressing the foot-piece 85. The bottle &c. is then blown in the mould, which is transferred beneath a blowing-head 50, Fig. 5, automatically lowered upon the mould. The valve 53 is removed from its seating when the air-supply tube 58, which is fitted to the blowing-head with a ball-and-socket connection, is brought down so as to press the piece 50 against the top of the mould, air being then admitted to the latter. The primary bottom is raised into place again for a new charge by means of the piston and rod 28, raised at the proper moment by air admitted automatically to the cylinder 29, a locking-piece 21 supporting the primary bottom when raised. In a modified arrangement, this cylinder and accessories are dispensed with, the primary bottom being raised by the rod 38.
Patent GB-189717135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawbars for Railway Cars.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1897-07-20
Granted: 1897-10-16
Abstract: 17,135. Thompson, W. P., [Dorn, W. T. van]. July 20. Draw-gear.-The draw-bar D is provided with two collars h<2>, h<3> turning in similar recesses in the block B<1> which is carried on the underframe of the vehicle. The draw-bar is kept in position by a bolt B<2> and by a plate b<3>.
Patent GB-189719936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor-cars.
Inventor: O'DONNELL JOHN PATRICK
Filed: 1897-08-30
Granted: 1898-08-30
Abstract: 19,936. O'Donnell, J. P., [Bouilhac, P. A. T. de]. Aug. 30. Wheels with motors.-Rotary motors of the spherical type are combined with the wheel hubs. A wheel with the motor is shown in section in Fig. 8. The admission and exhaust of the motive agent takes place through fixed hollow trunnions a<1>, a<2> forming the wheel axle. The oscillating or reciprocating leaves or vanes in the fixed casing A are connected by their gudgeons to curved slides D', E' outside the motor casing but inside the spherical wheel hub C. The latter carries a series of rollers each capable of periodically entering and leaving these guides. Owing to the obliquity of the axes of rotation of the wheel and of the vanes, the latter are caused alternately to approach towards and recede from each other.
Patent GB-189720221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Bodies for Gas and other Burners.
Inventor: KIESEWALTER ALBIN
Filed: 1897-09-02
Granted: 1897-10-02
Abstract: 20,221. Kiesewalter, A. Sept. 2. Incandescent gas &c. lamps.-A solution for saturating mantles is prepared by adding to a mixture of the pure oxides of magnesium and barium a small percentage of a volatile oxide of a heavy metal, such as. oxide of antimony, oxide of bismuth, or the like. The mixture is then brought to igneous fusion in a closed vessel to cause chemical combination of the component parts, to destroy their volatility, and to reduce the bulk. The glassy mass thus obtained is reduced to a fine powder and dissolved in acid to form the saturating-solution. The colour of the light may be varied by the use of thorium oxide, calcium oxide, silica, and zirconia.
Patent GB-189724905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves.
Inventor: POGONYI ADALBERT
Filed: 1897-10-27
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 24,905. Pogonyi, A. Oct. 27. Slowcombustion stoves.-The combustion chamber A is made of iron or other metal, while the greater part of the stove body through which the hot gases circulate is made of earthenware or other badly-conducting material which retains longer and more slowly diffuses the heat. In a modification, the stove is arranged to be fed with fuel .from an adjacent room through a communicating passage.
Patent GB-189724987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Darts or Arrows for Projection by Catapults.
Inventor: BAKER CORRIE CHARLES
Filed: 1897-10-28
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 24,987. Baker, C. C. Oct. 28. Toy darts.-The darts, intended for projection by catapults, are each formed with a pointed end, a hook a near that end, and a tassel or tuft c at the other end. The hook engages with the elastic cord of the catapult when in use. In a modification, a separate hook may be soldered to the dart at the part b.
Patent GB-189730473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means and Apparatus for Collating or Gathering Leaves or Sections of Books.
Inventor: HESS JOHN
Filed: 1897-12-24
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 30,473. Hess, J. Dec. 24. Bookbinding.-Relates to apparatus for facilitating the gathering of leaves or signatures of books in proper order before being bound together. The side frames A support the main driving-shaft B, shaft D, and intermediate shaft C, the main shaft being provided with fast and loose pulleys b and a pinion which engages with a pinion on the shaft C. The shaft D is driven intermittently by means of a ratchet-wheel d<5> and pawl d<2> carried by a rocking arm d which is connected by a rod c<3> to a disc crank on the shaft C. Boxes or shelves e' are mounted upon hangers secured to shafts e carried by two wheels E, which are mounted upon shaft D. During the rotation of the wheels E, the shelves are maintained in a horizontal position by means of a fixed chain-wheel concentric with the shaft D and arranged to drive chain-wheels on the shafts e. Spring-controlled brakes may be provided to act upon the wheels E. Toothed gearing may be used instead of chain gearing for maintaining the shelves in horizontal positions.
Patent GB-189803993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Ignition Devices for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-02-17
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 3993. Boult, A. J., [Soc. Nouvelle des •tablissements DÚcauville AinÚ]. Feb. 17. Gas a n d like engines, i g n i t i n g in. A platinum wire I is maintained incandescent by a current of electricity and is mounted on a rod A consisting of an insulating-core B and a copper sheath C which fits in a stuffing-box K so that the rod A may be pushed in and out and the wire I adjusted to a suitable position in the recess M of the combustion chamber N. The time of ignition depends on the position of the wire. The adjustment of the tube A may be controlled automatically so as to regulate the speed of the motor.
Patent GB-189805384-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Production of Sounding Boards.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1898-03-04
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 5384. Haddan, R., [Schmidtlein, C.]. March 4. Sound-magnifying appliances.-Dry wood boards are exposed for several days to a high temperature, and glued together with the grain arranged crosswise. In a modification, boards are partly dried, glued together, and allowed to dry completely.
Patent GB-189809423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable Speed Gear for Autocars and other Machinery.
Inventor: DOMINY GEORGE
Filed: 1898-04-23
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 9423. Dominy, G., and Sturmey, J. J. H. April 23. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to variable-speed driving-gearing. Around a driving-pinion 9, Fig. 2, are arranged a series of wheels 8 mounted upon studs 6 fixed in a bracket 4. An annular wheel 3 upon the driven shaft gears with pinions 7, also mounted upon the studs 6, any one of which pinions can be coupled to the corresponding wheel 8 by a clutch consisting of a toothed boss on the wheel and an internally-toothed boss 13 on the pinion. The wheel 3 may be an ordinary spurwheel, and the pinions 7 or other part may be driven by friction couplings provided with springs. Fig. 6 shows a friction clutch arrangement for coupling the wheel and pinions ; in this case the stud is replaced by a spindle free to rotate ; the pinion 7 and the disc 26 are fixed to the spindle, and the wheel 8 is fitted with an expanding clutch ring 15. The pinion may, however, be fitted with such a ring to couple it directly to the wheel. In Fig. 7 is shown an arrangement in which a friction clutch of the Weston type is employed. Each clutch is controlled 'by a separate lever which is locked in the manner described in Specification No. 9424, A.D. 1898. Fig. 13 shows another arrangement of variable-speed gear in which a number of wheels or pulleys are mounted upon bosses on the shaft. The bosses are slotted to receive a long feather 75 which does not project beyond them except at one part 78. The feather can be moved along the shaft by rack and pinion, so that any one of the wheels may be driven by the part 78.
Patent GB-189809637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process for the Production of Chemical Compounds by Electrolysis.
Inventor: RICHARDS JOSEPH WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-26
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 9637. Richards, J. W., and Roepper, C. W. April 26. Hydrogen.-Relates to obtaining insoluble salts by electrolysis. Consists in using :-(1 ) an alternating current, (2) electrodes of a metal or metals forming the base or bases of the simple or mixed insoluble salt to be obtained, and (3) an electrolyte containing in solution one or more elements necessary to form the compound. In an example given, cadmium electrodes, or one of cadmium and one of zinc, are used, and a solution of hyposulphite of soda. According to the electrodes used, either cadmium sulphide or a mixture of cadmium and zinc sulphides in any desired proportions is obtained, while hydrogen is evolved.
Patent GB-189819659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Metallic Chains and Cables.
Inventor: CAMELINAT EUGENE GEORGE
Filed: 1898-09-16
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 19,659. Camelinat, E. G., and Taillandier, P. Sept. 16. Flat-folded link chains.-Blanks of the form shown in Figs. 2 and 3 are folded about their centres and threaded together as shown in Fig. 11. The edges a<3>, a<4> of the loop a<1> are pressed inwards to lock the two loops together. The loops may be welded together.
Patent GB-189820322-A (GB)
Title: Door or Window Hinge with Lubricating Chamber.
Inventor: HAFERKORN CARL
Filed: 1898-09-26
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 20,322. Haferkorn, C. Sept. 26. Lubricating h i n g e s. The pin b is coned at the top to form a valve which closes the lubricant receptacle d. When the upper half a of the socket is turned by the movement of the door or window, a pin m acting on notches f on the pin b opens the valve and allows a portion of the lubricant to be, discharged. The valve c is pressed against its seat by spring i, which presses up a short pin h, connected to the main pin b by a toothed clutch, and prevented from rotating by a pin l working in a longitudinal slot k. In a modification, the lubricant receptacle is at one side of the hinge, and the lubricant is squeezed out by a piston actuated by an inclined bracket. In another form, the pin l is separated from the lubricant by a disc having two peripheral apertures which discharge lubricant when they come opposite the spiral grooves n.
Patent GB-189826054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ball and Roller Bearings.
Inventor: YEOMANS JAMES
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 26,054. Yeomans, J. Dec. 9. Axle - boxes and other axle bearings. -Relates to ball and roller bearings for cycles, motor cars, and railway and other vehicles. The Figures show the invention as applied to bicycle or other wheels, the spindle or axle a being fixed, and the hub b revoluble, but the spindle may be revoluble and the casing fixed. To prevent rubbing or grinding contact between the bearing-surfaces, rollers e, Fig. 1, are introduced between the balls d of the bearing. The rollers e are provided with fixed or adjustable bearing-surfaces e<1> for the balls, and are formed with curved heads e', which roll on the inner surface of the conical or curved end caps f, the diameters of the various bearing-surfaces being so proportioned that the parts roll on each other without rubbing contact. An additional set of balls g may be provided to resist end thrust, or the ball races may be suitably formed to fulfil the same purpose, or a set of balls may be introduced between two plates, one of which is adjustably fixed, while the other is free to revolve, on the spindle. In the last-mentioned case, it is preferred to employ four isolated balls mounted in looselyfitting holes in a spacing-ring. The rollers e may be formed with any required number of heads e<2>, or bearing-surfaces e<1>, or separate rollers may be provided for each set of balls. The rollers e may also be arranged so that the thrust of the balls on them may be towards instead of away from the spindle. In the roller bearing shown in Fig 3, the rollers e are introduced between the ordinary rollers j, the heads e<2> rolling on the conical surface k, which revolves with the hub.
Patent GB-189900535-A (GB)
Title: Equipment for Infantry.
Inventor: STAPLES FRANCIS PATRICK
Filed: 1899-01-10
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 535. Staples, [F. P. Jan. 10. Drawings to Specification. Knapsacks.-The knapsack of a special equipment is curved to fit the wearer's back, and in wear rests on a similar case supported by the waist belt. All parts of the knapsack are stiffened, except the flaps and loop for the attachment of the canteen and great coat, which are fitted on the upper part of the knapsack.
Patent GB-189902346-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Kettle.
Inventor: BRECKNELL WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 2346. Brecknell, W. H., and James, F. S. Feb. 2. Kettles.-In order t o prevent the whole of the water from being removed from a kettle, the spout is continued a suitable distance into the kettle, or a tube d is fixed in line with the spout.
Patent GB-189913238-A (GB)
Title: Fireproofing Composition.
Inventor: DIME GUSTAVE XAVIER
Filed: 1899-06-26
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 13,238. Dime, G. X. June 26. Wood, treating for preserving &c.-A solution of ammonium chloride, ammonium carbonate, and microcosmic salt, to which may be added ammonium-alum, is employed for fireproofing wood, by immersion and drying. The wood is first thoroughly dried, or it may be treated with steam. In addition to being rendered fireproof it is preserved against moth and decay.
Patent GB-189919697-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Guard for Circular Saws.
Inventor: NORTH WILMOT
Filed: 1899-09-30
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 19,697. North, W. Sept. 30. Sawing.-Relates to a guard for circular saws, capable of being adjusted for different sizes of saws. The guard consists of a curved orosshead h, to which two extensions tare hinged and rest with their free ends on the table, on each side of the saw s. The crosshead h can be raised or lowered, by a rack f on the tail-piece g, and a pinion w actuated by a hand-wheel k and mounted on the end of a channelled supporting-bar a'. The bar a' is hinged by a pin c to another bar a fixed to the ceiling.
Patent GB-189922010-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Potato Digging Machines.
Inventor: MOULTON CHARLES JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 22,010. Moulton, C. J. Nov. 3. Potato diggers.-Relates to detail improvements in the machine described in Specification No. 25,003, A.D. 1896. The share g is carried by arms a<5> pivoted to the main frame at a<6> and adjustably secured by segmental racks a<7> gearing into pinions on a shaft a<9> operated by the worm gearing shown from a hand-wheel a<14>. A grating g<2> is secured to the rear of the share g. A short endless elevator h, mounted in the arms a<5>, carries the potatoes and soil from the grating g<2> to the elevating-screen j<1>. An endless band p with rake teeth p<1> is mounted over the share and elevator h to assist the forward passage of the potatoes. The rear spindle of the band p is mounted on the main frame, while the front spindle p<5> is connected by a series of supporting-links to a hand-lever p<15> bv means of which the inclination of the band p can be adjusted. The front end of the main frame a is adjustably supported by collars a<3>, a<3> on the standard e<1> of the fore-carriage.
Patent GB-189924759-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dye Stocks.
Inventor: NIENSTAEDT HANS OSKAR
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-12-12
Abstract: 24,759. Nienstaedt, H. O. May 12, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Stocks and dies.-The dies 4, 5 are pressed apart by V-shaped springs or by spiral springs 8 which bear upon slides 6, 7 abutting against pins 9 in the dies. The slides move in slots in rods 2, 3 fixed to the body of the stock. The dies are kept up to their work by set-screws 10 in bars 11, 12 hinged at 13 and engaged at the other end by cams 14 on a rod 17, which may be turned against the action of the spring 16 by thumb-piece or latch 20. The dies may be slightly separated for releasing the threaded article by turning the latch slightly ; by turning the latch further the cams leave the bars 11, 12, which may then be turned right back for removing the dies.
Patent GB-189925450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electric Train Control.
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 25,450. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Potter, W. B.]. Dec. 22. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.- Relates to systems of electric train control from a single point, direct or alternating currents of single or polyphase type being used. The Figure is a diagram of six vehicles, each carrying two motors, with two or three phase current, in parallel on four wires a, b, c, d and the reversing and resistance switches and resistances on one car. The number of resistances R', R<2>, R<3> is proportioned to the number of motors, and the resistances are thrown in and out by hand-switches S<1>, S', S<3> when the number is altered. The upper four sets of contacts constitute the reversing-switch, and the remainder throw the resistances in or out to control the torque and speed of the motors, the number and length of the contacts being proportioned to the number of steps desired. Each motor may be cut in or out separately by individual switches F, and an extra reversing-switch G, shown in dotted lines, may be used to reverse the connections when the pilot or controller car is reversed, or this may be done by changing the current collectors T', T'.
Patent GB-190001886-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement of Switching Appliances for Use with Telephones.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 1886. Newton, H. E., [Rabbidge, P.]. Jan. 30. Switches. - Relates to direct - call systems in which each subscriber is provided with a number of plug connections corresponding to all the other subscribers. At each station a switch is arranged between the instrument and the plugs, and a second switch is mounted in the handle of telephonic apparatus. Fig. 3 shows a section of the intermediate switch, in which are two pairs of springs B, B<2>, preferably of varying length, which are contacted by studs C on a sliding bar c. The telephone normally hangs on the stud c' on the tar c, so that in the lowest position the switch makes connection for receiving a call ; in the top position the switch can call or communicate on line and earth or common return, but in the intermediate position the communication is by the metal loop of the two subscriber's lines. Fig. 4 shows a section of the telephone apparatus, in which a slide E can contact with either f or f<1> for cutting the bell or instruments in or out of circuit, a push K also being provided for putting the battery direct to line for calling.
Patent GB-190008341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for forming Dovetail Edges on Plates to be used in the Manufacture of Rivetless Pipes.
Inventor: HANCOX EDWIN
Filed: 1900-05-05
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 8341. Hancox, E. May 5. Forging.-A machine for thickening the edges of plates to be used in the manufacture of rivetless pipes has a divided bed A mounted on a frame B. Between the parts of the bed are rails a with rollers b<1> on which slides a table-carrier b. A divided table D is secured to the carrier, and has antifriction rollers to allow the plate being operated on to be easily slid into place. The bed carries blocks F on which are tool bars G with tools or dies H of varying section as shown in Fig. 7 The bars are simultaneously forced inwards by cam levers I operated hydraulically by draw-bars K. The pivots of opposite cam levers are connected by rods L. Bridges e<2>, mounted on the bed, carry levers e' for operating clamping-plates E from a handle g<2>. The distances between the parts of the bed, of the table D, and of the clamping-plates E are adjustable to allow for various widths of plates, and the rods L have a slot adjustment. The plate is first inserted so that part of it may be operated on by jaws H. The plate is then moved forward to repeat the operation on a fresh part, while the first part is further thickened by dies H<1>. The finished edge is produced by dies H' after one or more operations. The successive pairs of dies may be arranged in a vertical set instead of in line, the table then having a vertical movement.