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Patent GB-189715264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Laces and Trimmings.
Inventor: SCHWARTNER ERNST
Filed: 1897-06-26
Granted: 1897-08-07
Abstract: 15,264. Schwartner, E. June 26. Lace ; braid.-A groundwork of lace or braid is embroidered with any suitable pattern on one or both sides in an embroidery machine. The stitches may be formed into cords b, c, d, waves of chainstitch e, or moss-stiteh' f, any suitable pattern being formed, and any material such as gold or silver thread or worsted being used.
Patent GB-189721609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Dress Guards for Cycles.
Inventor: TOWNSEND ERNEST FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-09-21
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 21,609. Townsend, E. F. Sept. 21. Guards, mud and dress. -The mud guard a is provided with a groove or channel b along each edge, in each of which is placed a wire or rod d provided with eyes e. Recesses are formed in the edges of the guard to receive the eyes e. The cords q, forming the dress guard, are laced through the eyes e and holes in quadrants p carried by racks o which may be adjusted by means of pinions i and locking- ratchets k, l. The pinions i are carried by channelled plates f fixed on the ends of the wheel axle. The dress guard may be detached by removing the racks o and wires or rods d.
Patent GB-189722949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moulding Machines.
Inventor: BRUNNER SIGMUND
Filed: 1897-10-06
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 22,949. Brunner, S., [trading as Brunner &Co.]. Oct. 6. Moulding.-A machine for making moulds for small articles consists of a table g running upon brackets h, and a plate b for carrying the pattern plate which can be raised and lowered by a weighted lever d<2>. The plate b turns on trunnions in the bearings a, a, in which they may be fixed by screws a', a'. The bearings a, a are carried on telescopic supports k, k through which pass the raising and lowering rods c, c, which are pinned to cranks on the shaft d. A pair of bars, each carrying two wooden knockers, is pivoted upon the studs n, n and is used for loosening the pattern. The bars are connected by a transverse rod so as to work together.
Patent GB-189726816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transmitting or Driving Gear for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WILLIAMS THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1897-11-16
Granted: 1899-02-16
Abstract: 26,816. Williams, T. H. Nov. 16. Motor road vehicles, driving-gear for. The invention is described in connection with a bicycle, but is applicable to motor cycles and other motor vehicles. The crank or other driving-shaft a is connected by bevel or skew gearing c, d to a longitudinal shaft e, which drives the axle r of the rear wheel by means of a universal joint; or the respective positions of the joint and gearing may be reversed. In the joint shown in Fig. 2, a bell-crank lever k, mounted so as to be free to slide upon a spindle t secured in the casing b<1>, engages in sockets free to move to-and-fro in the eyes of cranks g, n secured to the spindles to be coupled. In the modification, shown in Fig. 4, a link k is jointed to trunnion pieces h, m pivoted in sockets g, p on the ends of the respective spindles. The socket g is free to slide endways upon a squared part of its spindle.
Patent GB-189802619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Weather Signal Indicators.
Inventor: WALL JUDSON GUSTIN
Filed: 1898-02-01
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 2619. Wall, J. G. Feb. 1. Indicating announcements and information.-The reports published by the meteorological office are shown on an indicating- board A as follows :- Flags E, showing the general weather according to a system set out at the bottom of the board, are attached to a coloured plate D by a pin F. The intensity of the wind is indicated by a sliding pointer I and its direction and expected direction by the hands J', J<2>. Temperature, both actual and sensible,' is shown by the index fingers K', K<2>, which are slotted at K<4>, K<5> so that, when the readings are below zero, their ends may be moved inwards to read on the inner circles. A calendar G, having the months and days marked on strips wound on rollers, gives the date of issue of the report.
Patent GB-189807540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball and Socket Joints.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1899-03-29
Abstract: 7540. Lock, W. H., and Pashley, C. W. March 29. Engraving.-Relates to means for adjusting a ball-and-socket joint or a bearing without altering the position of the moving part. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to the joint for the tracer rod D of an engraving-machine of the type described in Specification No. 11,938, A.D. 1895. The ball x<2> works between the cones x<4> carried by the sleeves x<5>, x<6> threaded to engage one another. The adjusting-sleeve x<6> is also threaded externally, so that it screws into the support C<1>. Assuming the gear on the cones to be equal, the pitch of the external thread on the sleeve x<6> would need to be half that of the thread between the sleeves to allow the joint to be adjusted without displacement of the ball. If the wear on the cones is known to be unequal, the ratio between the pitches of the threads may be altered. The sleeve x<5> is prevented from turning by a pin x<13>, and a lock-nut x<14> is fitted to secure the sleeve x<6> after adjustment.
Patent GB-189808565-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Apparatus for Producing Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: LACROIX PAUL ANTOINE MARIE
Filed: 1898-04-12
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 8565. Lacroix, P. A. M. April 12. Acetylene.-Relates to generating-apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 4761, A.D. 1897. Two generators A, A' are provided with ascension tubes L, L<1> leading to a distributer F consisting of a junction of three cocks a, b, b<1>. The first of these cocks is a three-way cock, and allows water to pass upwards from the lower part of the water-supply and gas-cooling reservoir C within which the generators are immersed. Water passes through the tubes G-and L or L<1> (according to the way the valve a is turned, and to which valve b or b<1> is open), in consequence of the head of water H<1>. The gas generated passes up the tube L or L<1> to the tube U, and thence, as indicated, to the lower compartment N of the gasometer, thereby forcing water up the tube P to the upper compartment M. The gas passes from the gasometer through the tube V. The water continues to flow into the generator until the head of water H is equal to that of H<1>, and immediately starts again when H is less than H<1>, thereby forming what is called a "hydraulic lever" for regulating the supply of water to the generators. This method of regulating the supply of water to the generator may be applied to other generating- apparatus.
Patent GB-189819324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Treatment of Paper.
Inventor: HALL WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1898-09-10
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 19,324. Hall, W. A. Sept. 10. Paper, coating.-In Specification No. 12,208, A.D. 1897, the production of an absorbent facing for paper, by means of clay mixed with casein and formic aldehyde, is described. According to the present invention, a mineral acid is substituted for the aldehyde. The casein is produced by means of the acid, and the excess of acid is not washed out; but ¢ to 1 per cent. is left in. The casein is then dissolved in alkali and mixed with the clay &c., and the composition spread on the paper.
Patent GB-189821136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Alarm Annunciators.
Inventor: MAY CHARLES
Filed: 1898-10-07
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 21,136. May, C. Oct. 7. Indicators or annunciators.-Relates to an arrangement of automatic contacts and electric circuits by which, when a fire occurs in a particular part of the building, an alarm is sent to a central tire station, and an indicator drops in front of a window or other place to show the part of the building where the fire is. Thermostats A, A<1>, E, capable of being adjusted to close the circuit at the required temperature, are placed in the electric circuit B, B<1>, C. This circuit contains magnets F, F<1>, which release the drums G, G<1> and allow the indicator discs H, H<1> to fall down in front of a window. The circuit also contains a battery K, and another electromagnet L which attracts an armature L<1>, and thereby closes the circuit P', O<1> of an electric alarm bell at the fire-station, and also liberates a transmitter M which sends the address of the house to a morse receiver at the central fire station. J, J<1> is a shunt circuit and galvanometer for testing the efficiency of the battery.
Patent GB-189821458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Fastening of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: STEVENS GEORGE
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 21,458. Stevens, G. Oct. 12. Uppers.-Relates to means for securing boots and shoes to the feet. The back of the upper is slit vertically, and the edges b are stiffened by ribs or flat-metal bands c. The divided edges are drawn together and fastened by the strap d.
Patent GB-189827272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Effecting the Consumption of Smoke and Economizing the Consumption of Fuel in Furnaces.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 27,272. Brookes, A. G., [International Smoke Consumer Co.]. Dec. 27. Smoke-consuming; blast apparatus.-Relates to means for effecting the consumption of smoke and for economizing fuel in steam-boiler and like furnaces by the projection of a mixture of steam and air above the fire. The apparatus is shown in elevation in Fig. 2, and in horizontal section in Fig. 3. It is located in the head of the furnace or boiler. Steam from the supply pipe passes through the regulating-valve b<5> into the open discharge nozzle b<7>. An air box b<9> is provided with partitions to obviate the noise due to suction. The discharge chamber b<6> is secured to a nipple on the air box, and has an extension telescopically mounted to accommodate for varying thicknesses of furnace walls. The deflector b<16> is rendered adjustable by the curved wings and flanges shown. The apparatus is shown applied to a water-tube boiler.
Patent GB-189900171-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement of Mechanism for the Chiming or Ringing of Bells.
Inventor: CARR JAMES JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-01-04
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 171. Carr, J. J. W., and Matthews, J. Jan. 4. Carillon mechanism. - The invention consists of a keyboard device for ringing or chiming bells. The bells are struck by hammers 5 inside or outside them. Each hammer carries the armature of an electromagnet 6, or the core of a solenoid, in circuit with a battery 8. The circuit is completed by a cup contact-maker, or an equivalent device, the movable part 12 of which is attached to one of the keys 10. The hammers and magnets or solenoids may be carried on a rail, which can be shifted out of the way of the bells when it is desired to ring them in the ordinary way.
Patent GB-189901579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Recording and Reproducing Music.
Inventor: NYSTROM CARL WILHELM
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1900-01-23
Abstract: 1579. Nystrom, C. W. July 29, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Music recorders ; automatic instruments.-The invention consists of improvements on that described in Specification No. 19,075, A.D. 1892. In the present case the record is received on a strip of,paper, cloth, or the like coated on one side with a waxy material, instead of on a cylinder. The strip passes from a roller b round a roller b<2> to a take-up roller b<1>. The rollers b<1>, b<2> are driven by bevel gearing, and means are provided for rewinding the strip and for removing the roller b. The roller b<2> is carried on oscillating arms d, and can be fixed by a screw, adjacent either to cutting-tools h<2> or to reproducing-contacts e. The cutting-tools h<2> are adjustably mounted in levers h, which are actuated by electromagnets h<6>. The electromagnets are arranged in two rows, to save space. The contacts for the electromagnets are operated by the keys of the instrument on which the music is played. Rods i rest on the keys, and carry on their upper ends cups i<3>, made of an insulating-material, and closed at the top by metal covers k<5>. One end of the coil is connected to the cover, and the other to a rod k<3>, having on its end a disc k<4>, which normally rests on the bottom of the cup. Means are provided for adjusting the rods k<3> to heights suitable to differences in level of the keys. When the key is depressed, the corresponding cup i<3> falls, bringing the disc k<4> into contact with the lever k<5>, and causing the tool to make an impression. For reproduction, the roller b<2> is shifted, so that the impressions on the record operate contact-springs e<3>, thus energizing electromagnets r. This causes sectors r<6> to be brought into contact with a continually revolving drum r<8>. This operates levers o which actuate the rods i, and plays upon the keys. A scale is shown for reading the record and reducing it to the ordinary notation.
Patent GB-189906780-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Diaphragm-pumps.
Inventor: BRAEUER KURT
Filed: 1899-03-29
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6780. Brõuer, K., and Bauer, M. March 29. Flexible - diaphragm pumps; measuring- pumps.-In order that the diaphragm may always take the same shape in its extreme positions, and so ensure the delivery of the same amount of liquid at each stroke, as, for instance, in connection with oil engines, the rods which move it to and fro have spherical ends b, d of the same radius as that to which the diaphragm is hollowed in its extreme positions. The rod d is actuated from the engine &c., and the rod b is normally pressed upwards by a spring, holding the parts in the position shown.
Patent GB-189908554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Water-tube Boilers.
Inventor: SIEBERT HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-04-24
Granted: 1900-04-24
Abstract: 8554. Siebert, H. April 24. Steam - generator furnaces; air supply, heating; dampers.- The casing of a water - tube boiler of the form shown is made double, to form channels through which air is conducted to openings in the ashpit, becoming heated in transit. A grid draught regulator y, shown separately in Fig. 5, is fitted at the top of the casing. It is adjusted by two screws with hand-wheel nuts as shown. The slits of the grid may be made rectangular.
Patent GB-189909765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing the Ingredients of Food Preparations for Transit or Storage.
Inventor: HERRMANN EUGEN CARL FELIX
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 9765. Kerrmann, E. C. F. May 9. Packing food preparations.-The ingredients of food preparations, such as fruit syrups, jellies, &c., are prevented from becoming spoiled by packing them separately, those that are not influenced by the atmosphere, such as gelatine and citric acid, being packed in paper, while those that are, such as aromatic fruit essences, are packed in airtight receptacles. The various constituents are then enclosed together in a box.
Patent GB-189913444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Cleaning of Castings and other Articles by means of the Sand-blast.
Inventor: MATHEWSON JEREMIAH EUGENE
Filed: 1899-06-28
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,444. Mathewson, J. E. June 28. Sand blast. - Relates to apparatus, such as is described in Specification No. 24,715, A.D. 1895, for cleaning castings &c. in tumbling- barrels by means of sand blast. The barrel b is inclined so that the articles, fed in at one end from a hopper d under a flexible door e, gradually work their way to the other end, and are discharged on to a grating h in a closed chamber f provided with a flap i under which they pass out to the hopper g. The sand blast may be worked by steam, or it may be a compressed-air apparatus as described in Specification No. 12,306, A.D. 1893, except that it has four or more sand-blast pipes k, k<1>, k<2>, k<3>, which pass through the fixed cover c of the barrel and terminate at different points with inclined nozzles l. The upper part of the apparatus may be fitted with a cyclone separator through which the spent sand passing through the grating h is passed.
Patent GB-189914884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Cycles and other Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: LAWSON HARRY JOHN
Filed: 1899-07-19
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 14,884. Lawson, H. J. July 19. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to motor cycles and vehicles, and to driving-mechanisms adapted for attachment to existing vehicles. The road wheel and its motor, together with the driving- gear, may be secured to a fork for mounting in the steering-head. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the gas motor is carried eccentrically at one side of the road wheel, and drives the wheel E through the pinion E'. The spring F forces the wheel E and its clutch part D<3> towards the clutch part D, and has retaining-flanges F<1>, F<2> engaging the race G of the ball bearings. The parts D, D<3> are disengaged by means of the fork H, which engages with an annular recess on the boss of the wheel E, and is operated in the usual manner. Springs D<2>, to obviate shock at starting, connect the arms D<1> with the wheel rim. In order to take the pinion E<1> out of gear with the wheel E, a bracket free to slide upon the vehicle frame and having a slot engaging an eccentric may be provided. In a modified arrangement, the motor is carried centrically, and chain and sprocket gearing is employed, the motor shaft being carried through the wheel hub and geared over the road wheel to the wheel hub. A pair of such motor wheels may be combined or braced together, fitted with means for steering, and'applied to existing one- or two-horse vehicles. Steering is effected by a pair of long horizontal handles, or by a single vertical shaft and handle connected to the motor wheels by levers.
Patent GB-189917768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Rope Haulage in Mines and the like.
Filed: 1899-09-02
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 17,768. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft]. Sept. 2. Rope railways and tramways.- In apparatus for rope haulage in mines and the l i k e by frictional adhesion, the rope is led round three pulleys g, h, i which are driven b y independent motors such as electromotors k, l, m. The rope passes over the pulley h, r o u n d the pulley i, and over the pulley g, and is shown as used for winding.
Patent GB-189922467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Decoration of Mouldings for Picture Frames and other Purposes.
Inventor: COHEN EDWARD ELEAZER
Filed: 1899-11-10
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,467. Cohen, E. E., [trading as Cohen Bros.]. Nov. 10. Picture frames.-Lace is treated with a petrifying- solution to make it brittle, and is applied to picture frames, photograph frames, mouldings, &c. by means of varnish, lacquer, or the like.
Patent GB-189923462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Preventing Accidents and Loss of Life in connection with Tram-cars, Motor-cars, and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BRAMWELL THOMAS
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 23,462. Bramwell, T. Nov. 24. Obstruction-removers for tramcars. The tubular frame F, supported in hangers G, Fig. 1, has arms H to which the fender frame J is pivoted, the position of the parts being adjusted by the thumbnuts O on the screwed rods P. The front member K of the frame J is either an inflatable air tube or a yielding bar. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which the frame J is suspended from the underside of the vehicle by arms H and chains W.
Patent GB-189923619-A (GB)
Title: Incandescent Gas Lamp.
Inventor: BEESE RICHARD
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,619. Beese, R. Nov. 27. Incanclescent gas lamps. -By inverting the burner and mantle from a b o v e the shadow is minimized, and the gas and air supplies are heated by the ascending products of combustion. The burner nozzle d is affixed to the gas supply pipe a and discharges into the bunsen tube e, which is provided with lateral air inlets f. Additional air enters around the burner head k by similar lateral inlets h, from which depends a holder r for the glass chimney m. A perforated ring i carried by this chimney supports a ring p to which the edge of the mantle l is attached. The whole is enveloped in a globe n, which is hermetically attached to the casing g by a holder o.
Patent GB-189924136-A (GB)
Title: Skirts for Wear when Cycling or in Wet Weather.
Inventor: RYAN KATIE
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 24,136. Ryan, K. Dec. 4. Costumes, cyclists' &c.-Skirts for wear when cycling, or in wet weather, consist of a short outer skirt A, Fig. 2, and a long inner skirt B. The inner skirt B, Fig. 3, is provided with a number of upturned triangular pieces 4, the loose upper ends of which are attached to cords 5 which pass through holes in the waistband, so that, by pulling the cords, the skirt B may be raised so that its lower edge is on a level with that of the outer skirt A and it may be retained in this position by suitably securing the cords 5.
Patent GB-189924322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Hoisting Engines.
Inventor: TEMPERLEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-12-06
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 24,322. Temperley, J., and Temperley, J. R. Dec. 6. Hoist engines.-The engine is shown in plan in Fig. 2. Two cylinders A, carried on independent frames B, are employed, the two frames being connected by distance-pieces E. The main hoisting-drum D, of any desired diameter and length, is permanently keyed on the main shaft, but the frames B are furnished with bearings for an auxiliary removable warping drum shaft G, driven by toothed gear-wheels one of which H<1> can be slid in or out of gear. A reversing slide valve is provided in a casing X surmounting one of the valve-chests, and suitably connected with the valvechest of the other cylinder. This valve is made with negative lap, so that it can be used for warming the engine when desired before starting. Brakes J with adjustable straps are provided.
Patent GB-190002521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ferrules for Condenser Tubes and for like purposes.
Inventor: WILKINSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-08
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2521. Wilkinson, W. Feb. 8. Plates, securing tubes to. - Relates to the production of jointing-ferrules for condenser tubes and like purposes. The ferrule, shown in Fig. 2, may be made from a tube drawn upon a mandrel having lugs or key-like projections to produce recesses A, Fig. 3, in the tube, or may be manufactured from blanks and cupped to the required shape, the end being punched or forced out to leave the lateral apertures A. The ferrules are screwed externally, and are screwed into the tube-plate either by a key with suitable projections or by an ordinary tool.
Patent GB-190007312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Autocars.
Inventor: FARNELL ALBERT
Filed: 1900-04-20
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7312. Farnell, A. April 20. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the construction of the tubular frame of the undercarriage. A pair of longitudinal members 7, 8 are secured at the rear end by clamps 3 to the tube through which passes the live rear driving-axle. At the front end they are similarly secured to a single length of tube 9 carrying at its ends sockets 10 for the stems 11 of the stud-axles of the steering-wheels, the clamps being made integral with the bosses or sleeves 16 of the sockets 10, so that twisting strains are resisted by the longitudinal members. To allow the four wheels to accommodate themselves to inequalities in the road, and to reduce vibration, the stems 11 are free to slide up and down in the sockets, subject to the control of suitable springs and limiting stops. In place of a socket 10, a fork may be used ; the form of the clamp may also be modified so that it can be fastened by a single nut.