baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-189813523-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coupling Apparatus for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: GRAFF FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 13,523. Graff, F. June 17. Couplings, non-autom a t i c. - Relates to couplings which are operated by levers at the sides of the vehicle. To each draw-bar o is connected a fixed hook p, a swinging hook b, and a loop or shackle d, made in two parts. At its ends are guidebars r, surrounded by the draw-springs s, s. After coupling has been effected, the draw-gear is tightened by rotating the stirrup i by means of the worm gear shown, and before uncoupling the gear is slackened by the same means. The hook b normally rests on a support e<1> secured to a tubular shaft e. To couple two vehicles, each shackle d is raised as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 3, by means of a support g<1> carried by a shaft g until it is above the hook b, whereupon it is lowered into engagement with it. When a vehicle with this coupling is to be coupled to one with ordinary couplings, the hook b is dropped by removing the support e<1> by drawing the shaft e endwise.
Patent GB-189817425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes, Cigar Holders, and such like.
Inventor: BREININGER FREDERICK HENRY WIL
Filed: 1898-08-12
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 17,425. Breininger, F. H. W. Aug. 12. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.-The bore of the stem a<2> and mouthpiece a<3> is formed to receive a removable, preferably longitudinally-split, tube c, which contains the smoke passage. The tube c is preferably tapered in opposite directions, and the bore of the stem a<2> and mouthpiece a<3> correspondingly tapered so as to clamp it in place. The tube c may be made of clay, vulcanite, bone, &c. In a modification, the tip of the mouthpiece is detachable, and screws on to the projecting end of the tube c.
Patent GB-189818153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tabulating Mechanism for Typewriters.
Inventor: MANNING EDWARD JAMES
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 18,153. Manning, E. J. Aug. 23. Type-writers. - Relates to the tabulating- mechanism of type-writing machines. The carriage B is fed forwards by means of feed-dogs e, f, which alternately engage with a rack g on the carriage and are carried by links c connected to a longitudinal bar a ; spring-pressed levers d normally hold the links c and bar a towards the type-bars C by which they are actuated. The dogs are capable of being disengaged from the rack by the downward motion of a piece l which carries a pin k engaging with the dogs and actuated by means hereinafter described. At the rear of the machine is mounted a shaft E, normally maintained in the position shown in Fig. 1 by a coiled spring ; this shaft is provided with ratchet teeth which engage with teeth on an adjustable tabulating-stop pivoted to a frame adjustable on the shaft E. When the shaft E has been rocked in the direction of the arrow, a frame H thereon strikes against a leather or other suitable piece of material attached to the carriage and acts as a brake. A scale corresponding to a part of the ordinary scale upon the type-writer is attached to the frame H, and facilitates the setting of the tabulating-stop at any point at which it is desired to stop the carriage. The pin k is actuated by a finger q carried by the shaft E, which is rocked by means of a key J, arm t, and lever s connected to the shaft.
Patent GB-189818552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Motor-trucks for Electric and other Railways or Tramways, and to Driving-gear therefor.
Inventor: CAPEWELL GEORGE JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 18,552. Capewell, G. J. Aug. 30. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. - Relates to trucks or underframes for electric or other railway or tramway vehicles, and to driving-gear for connecting the motors to the wheels. The underframe, as shown in plan in Fig. 1, consists of two rectangular parts 6 held together by bolts 8 passing through elongated holes, so as to allow a certain freedom of movement of the two paris of the frame about the pin 7. Each half of the frame is supported on an axle 3 driven by an electric or other motor through friction gearing. The shaft of the motor is provided at opposite ends with friction-wheels 31, 32, which may be made to gear with friction-wheels 4 and 5 respectively on the axle 3, giving two ratios of transmission. The motor is mounted on a framework 9 which is capable of a small horizontal movement towards and away from the axle 3, and also of a slight oscillatory movement about a vertical axis so as to bring either pair of friction-wheels into gear. The frame 9 is pulled away from the axle by springs 16, and either end can be moved towards the axle by a bar 17 with wedge-shaped ends engaging inclined faces 18 on the framework 9. The bar 17 may be moved in either direction by a lever 21 forcing one or the other pair of friction-wheels into gear. As shown in section in Fig. 2, the base 24 of the motor is doubly hinged to the framework 9, so as to turn either upwards about the pivot 45 or downwards about the pivot 46. The weight of the motor is taken partly by springs on bolts 29 depending from a cross-bar 30 on the main frame. The object of the double hinging of the base of the motor is to cause the friction-wheels to jam more closely together as the tractive resistance increases. The tangential force at the point of contact of the friction-wheels tends to turn the motor about one or other of the pivots according to the direction of driving, the effect in either case being to bring the shaft of the motor nearer the axle. Each axle may be provided with two pairs of wheels 1, 2, one pair 1 being ordinary flanged wheels for running on the usual rails, and the other 2 being flangeless, and formed with a flat tread for running on a special track. The wheels 2 are built up of a number of discs of wood held together by iron plates and provided with a tread of cushioning-material. The track for the wheels 2 is formed of flat timbers set outside and a little higher than the ordinary rails. The truck is retained on the track by side wheels 34 engaging side rails which may also serve as electric conductors, being protected in that case by a shield. Lifting is prevented by wheels 38 running under the side rails. The side rails are supported by bent angle-irons attached to sleepers placed between the main rails intermediately with the ordinary sleepers.
Patent GB-189820629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dust, Rain, and Draught Excluders for Doors, French Windows, and the like.
Inventor: STOREY BERNEL BUTCHER
Filed: 1898-09-30
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 20,629. Storey, B. B. Sept. 30. Draught, dust, and weather excluders.-A strip d is secured to the inside of a door, French window, &c. a, and a parallel strip f is connected to it by links 4, as in a parallel ruler, and by a spring i which normally draws the strips together. When the door is closed the stud k encounters a striking- plate m in the jamb, and the strip is forced to the left, Fig. 1, and downwards so that the strip of felt, india-rubber, or the like g is pressed firmly on the floor.
Patent GB-189823483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Flash Lights.
Inventor: ALTER SIMON DORAN
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 23,483. Alter, S. D., and Young, L. T. Nov. 8. Lamps, actinic.-Relates chiefly to the arrangement for igniting the powder in a magnesium flash lamp. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the magnesium flash powder is supported on a plate 14, and is connected to a platinum wire 13 by a quick-burning fuze 15. The platinum wire 13 forms part of an electric circuit containing a battery 2, 2 and a push 9. When the circuit is closed by the push 9, the platinum wire is heated so as to ignite the fuse 15, which in turn ignites the flash powder. The push 9 is fitted with a cap 22 to prevent accidental ignition, and it is also fitted with a slide 23 of insulating-material, which can be pushed in between the button rod and its contact-plate. In modifications, the flash powder is placed on the same platform as the platinum wire ; or a spark gap may be used instead of the platinum wire.
Patent GB-189907033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Water or for Generating and Superheating Steam.
Inventor: MCPHAIL HUGH
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 7033. McPhail, H. April 1. Water-tube boilers; superheaters, steam.-U-shaped tubes are arranged as shown in connection with vertical headers B to form one or more elements, which, when several are employed, are preferably arranged side by side in a casing, with the tubes pointing in opposite directions, and heated by one or several furnaces. Fig. 1 shows, in sectional elevation, a steam generator so constructed. One or more elements in the case of a steam generator may be divided off by suitable partitions from the rest, and used for superheating steam or heating feedwater. In the arrangement shown, two transverse steam drums G, G are connected to the headers of the generating and superheating elements at each end, steam being finally drawn off at H, H. Water of condensation is drawn off from the steam drums by pipes b, and delivered to the lower ends of the headers. Feedwater is supplied by bent pipes k provided with stopcocks, and these pipes may be used for blowing out the generator.
Patent GB-189911352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying Yarn, Roving, Sliver, and the like, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: GRANDAGE HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-31
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,352. Grandage, H. May 31. Drying yarns, rovings, slivers, &c.-Fig. 2 shows a plan of one form of apparatus. The bobbins A carrying the yarns &c. are supported on spikes or holders C fixed to slowly-moving belts B enclosed within a casing E. At one end the belts project through the casing, and doors H are there provided to allow of the dried material being removed and replaced by wet. Hot or dry air is introduced at the point where the bobbins leave the casing, and exhausted at the point where they enter. In a modification, hollow perforated spikes are fixed to airtight webbing, which thus forms a chamber into which air can be forced so as to escape through the perforated spikes. In another modification, hollow perforated spikes are fitted to shallow chambers which run on rails into a casing. Each chamber has a seating to connect with an air supply pipe so that hot air can be forced into the chambers and out through the perforated spikes. In a modification of the form last described, the hollow spikes and chambers are replaced by solid spikes and plates.
Patent GB-189911894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furnaces for the Treatment of Refractory and other Ores and Minerals, Animal and Vegetable Refuse or similar Material, and the Recovery therefrom of Bye-products.
Inventor: SMETHURST WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 11,894. Smethurst, W. June 7. Metallurgical &c. furnaces.-Relates more especially to furnaces for roasting refractory auriferous ores containing sulphur, antimony, and arsenic, wherein the volatile products may be separately collected. The Provisional Specification mentions also the application of the furnace for the destruction of animal and vegetable refuse and the recovery of bye-products such as oil, fat, and charcoal therefrom. The material to be treated is carried on trucks C, and run through a tunnel A into which gaseous fuel and air are introduced through side openings. The trucks have a floor of firebricks. The volatile products pass in succession through chambers M and N, in which they are deposited. The chamber N has a series of deflecting-baffles. The draught is maintained by an exhaust fan K, which delivers the uncondensed products into a water tank.
Patent GB-189920169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Trucks.
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM SEBASTIAN GROFF
Filed: 1899-10-07
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 20,169. Baker, W. S. G. Oct. 7. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-The weight of the vehicle is supported by the bolster L, arranged about midway between the pairs of driving and idle wheels A, B, and the rollers M centered about the pivot-bolt N and running on the spring-supported extension of the plate l<3> clipped to the bolster L which comprises plates spaced at the centre by sleeves l<2> and bolts and connected at the ends by plates which are formed with posts L<2> guided between the plates L<3>, L<4> and connected to springs Q which are connected to the side frames D by links q. The rollers M may in some cases be adjusted relatively to the bolt N, to alter the distribution of the load. The plates P, 0, rigidly connected to the car body and bolster L respectively, are pivoted on the bolt N, and are slotted and grooved at p and o' to receive the pin o and plate p<2>. Brakes.-The brake blocks S, S', carried by suspended beams s, s', are normally kept off wheels A, B by the adjustable springs U. In applying the brakes the pivoted lever W<1> first draws the blocks S against the driving-wheels, and then applies the blocks S' to the wheels B by means of the pivoted levers W<3> and V.
Patent GB-189921512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Steam, Gas or other Engines.
Inventor: SCHNEEWEIS JEAN
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 21,512. Schneeweis, J. Oct. 27. Engines with mechanism other than simple connecting-rods.-Relates to cam driving-mechanism in steam, gas, and other engines, especially applicable for motor cars. Figs. 1 and 2 show a gas motor. The two pistons a, a, reciprocating oppositely in the same cylinder, are rigidly connected to crossheads c with return arms d sliding in guides e attached either to the cooling-ribs m or water jacket n. The return arms of the crossheads are furnished with rollers f, f embracing elliptical cam rails g on the flywheels h.
Patent GB-189924398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Time-piece Mechanism.
Inventor: BONGARD JOHANN
Filed: 1899-12-07
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 24,398. Bongard, J. Dec. 7. Barrels; going-trains.-A going-barrel a is geared up by a train of wheels and pinions d, e, f to a wheel g which is loose on the winding-arbor b, of a similar going-barrel, but is provided with a pawl engaging a ratchet-wheel fast on the arbor. The second barrel is similarly geared up to the winding- arbor of the first, and the clock movement is in train with one of the two barrels.
Patent GB-190002998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cooking Utensils and the like.
Inventor: AMADASI TERESA
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 2998. Amadasi, T. Feb. 14. Pans; saucepans.-In order to heat two or more vessels, one above another, a shallow pan replaces the lid of the lower vessel, and serves to support the upper one. Figs. 2 and 4 show the construction. The pan A is perforated, and is fitted with a revolving plate E, also perforated, and so arranged that, by turning by means of a handle G, some or all of the perforations may be opened or closed. The appliance may also be used as a cover on a saucepan to keep the contents cool.
Patent GB-190004031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lasts.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1900-03-02
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 4031. Willis, P. R. J., [Waters, H.]. March 2. Lasts; last-holders.-The holder is constructed so that the last can be held in either of the positions shown. The last is slotted to fit over a T-headed pin 19, and can be removed when turned at right-angles to the position shown. The pin is carried on one end of a U-shaped piece, the other end of which has an adjustable toe-rest 21, secured in any desired position by the means shown in Fig. 4. This U-shaped piece is pivoted on a pin which is secured to the cap 5. This cap has projections on its inner wall fitting similar grooves in the standard 2 to prevent its rotation thereon. To the pin 7 is hinged a rod 10,. and to that again a rod 12 carrying a disc fitting the interior of the standard. By means of pins passed through holes 14 and engaging the disc, the last is held in any desired position.
Patent GB-190005025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Actuating Arrangements for Expansion Valves.
Inventor: HARDIE ROBERT
Filed: 1900-03-16
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5025. Hardie, R. March 16. Valve gear. - Relates to linkage gear for actuating expansion valves working on the back of the main valve. The expansion valve is operated by a floating lever deriving its motion in part from the main-valve spindle and in part from some part moving in unison with the piston. By these means a positive closure and quick cut-off are effected. Fig. 1 shows one form of the invention applied to a locomotive engine. The expansion valve n is worked by the floating lever p, the fulcrum of which is carried by a rocking lever r. This lever is connected to the rock-shaft arm m by which the main valve is worked. The other end of the lever p is connected to the engine crosshead by a link y. In another form, one end of the lever p is worked from the crosshead by a reducing-lever.
Patent GB-190006507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Egg Incubators.
Inventor: LYONS ALFRED
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 6507. Lyons, A., Lyons, J., and Lyons, G., [trading as Lyons Bros.]. April 7. Incubators.-Relates to means for turning the eggs in the drawers of incubators from the outside of the apparatus. In the form shown in Fig. 3, a movable wire frame c with egg spaces d is arranged in the drawer so that it can be moved to and fro by the handle g. A piece of felt f is arranged over the perforated bottom of the drawer for the eggs to rest upon. In a modification, the frame c is stationary, and the felt f is arranged in the form of an endless band, by the movement of which the eggs are turned.
Patent GB-190010134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Watt Meters.
Inventor: DUNCAN THOMAS
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 10,134. Duncan, T. June 1. Energy meters.-An instrument for measuring either true or apparent watts is constructed and connected as shown in Fig. 1. An aluminium disc 3 is supported by pivots and controlled by a spring 18 so that its graduated edge can turn near a stationary pointer 17, oscillation being checked by permanent magnets 21. Two stationary coils 5,12, near the under surface of the disc and on opposite sides of its axis, are connected in series in one main. Two pairs of stationary coils 6, 7, 13, 14, above the disc, are displaced somewhat from the axes of the main-current coils in the direction of rotation. The two outer coils 6, 13 may be separately connected between the mains by keys 10, 11, a non-inductive resistance 9 being in circuit with the coil 6, and an inductance 15 in circuit with the coil 13. The inner coil 7 has its circuit closed by an inductance 8, and serves to make the magnetic field of the pair 6, 7 exactly in phase with the pressure between the mains. The other inner coil 14 has its circuit closed by a non-inductive resistance 16, which serves to adjust the magnetic field of the pair 13, 14 to exact quadrature with the pressure. Thus, when the key 11 only is closed, the extent of rotation of the disc is proportional to the product of the main current, the pressure, and the cosine of the angle of lag, that is to the true watts being supplied. When the key 10 only is closed, the turning is proportional to the product of the idle current and the pressure. When both keys are closed, the rotation is proportional to the apparent watts. Other means than those described may be used to put the magnetic fields of the pressure coils in the desired phase relations to the pressure.
Patent GB-190010328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Anti-fouling or Protective Compositions for Ships.
Inventor: RAGG MANFRED
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 10,328. Ragg, M. June 5. Antifouling paints.-The paint comprises copper in the form of a protoxide, and also cyanogen in the form of a cyanide, sulphocyanide, or ferrocyanide together with other ingredients, such as spirit, oil, varnish, resin, wax, turpentine, and the like.
Patent GB-190011378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door and Gate Fastenings.
Inventor: WADE JOSEPH ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-06-22
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 11,378. Wade, J. A. June 22. Latches for folding doors, gates, &c. To one part B, Figs. 1 and 4, of a door is secured a casing A, within which slides a locking-bolt D. This bolt is pivoted to one arm of a toggle-lever E, the other arm of which is pivoted to a stud in the casing. A spring G acts on the lever E so as normally to hold the bolt D in a retracted position. When a striking-plate H, arranged on the other part J of the door, comes into contact with the knuckle of the lever E, the bolt D is shot and engages a hasp or hole in the door frame. The bolt is released when the part J of the door is opened. In another arrangement, suitable for factory doors, the togglelever may be employed for lifting or withdrawing the ordinary form of latch. The knuckle of the toggle-lever E, Fig. 5, engages a recess in a spindle L provided with a knob or knobs K. A spring N, enclosed within a tube P, keeps the bolt D normally in the shot position. The end of the bolt and the striking-plate H are shaped so that the door in closing may latch automatically. By pushing or pulliog the spindle L, the bolt may be withdrawn. The end of the latch may be made to slide on a separate piece, and controlled by a spring so that the bolt may be pressed inwardly without movement of the toggle-lever. In applying the invention to cabinets and other articles of furniture &c., the casing may be mortised into the door. The invention may be applied to the doors of safes, to sliding gates, and for lifting the ordinary form of sneck, and is particularly applicable to doors for emergency exits.
Patent GB-190011988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spring Wheels for Bicycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 11,988. Boult, A. J., [Donovan, M. J.]. July 3. Spring wheels; felloes or rims; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to a spring wheel of the type shown in partial elevation in Fig. 1. The outer wooden tread-ring a supports the inner metallic rim b on springs j secured at their inner ends to the rim. The outer ends are pivoted to plates h, which slide on wires g secured at the ends to blocks d fixed within the tread-ring. The plates h are cushioned by helical springs k coiled round the wires g and, preferably, also by rubber pads. Ice, adapted for running on.-To adapt the wheel for running on ice, a band, provided with projections, is placed round the tread.
Patent GB-190012266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Knife Driving Mechanism for Mowing, Reaping and Harvesting Machines
Inventor: HORNSBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 12,266. Hornsby, W., and Roberts, D. July 6. Reaping, mowing, and harvesting machines.-Relates to gearing for driving the knife-bar. In Fig. 1, b represents a shaft driven in the ordinary way, and d a parallel sbaft geared with the shaft band running at the same speed in the opposite direction. c and f are cranks on the ends of the shafts b and d respectively. g is a bent lever mounted on the crank c. One end of the lever is connected by a link k to the crank f. The opposite end h of the lever is pivoted to the usual connecting-rod i, attached to the knife-bar.
Patent GB-190016257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seesaws.
Inventor: DOBREE OSMOND EATON
Filed: 1900-09-13
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 16,257. Dobrde, O. E. Sept. 13. Drawings to Specification. Tables.-A see-saw which is capable also of rotary motion is supported by a vertical pin carried on a standard so that it can be replaced by a table for nursery use.