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Patent GB-189726481-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brake and Brake Apparatus for Cycles.
Inventor: DUFFY THOMAS
Filed: 1897-11-13
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 26,481. Duffy, T. Nov. 13. Brakes, rim &c. The Figure shows a form suitable for a bicycle. A pair of levers a, b is pivoted at c to a clip n, attached to the forks, after the manner of a pair of pincers, and at the lower end of the levers holders d, e carrying brake blocks f, g are adjustably arranged. The brake rod p is jointed at j to links k, l attached to the tops of the levers a, b. The rod p is provided with right and left handed threads which take into a nut s for purposes of adjustment. By depressing the rod p the brake may be applied. The spring m serves to hold the brake out of action. The brake may be applied to either the front or back wheel, or be made to grip the chain, or be made to act on the wheel hub and applied by a foot-lever or by hand.
Patent GB-189730128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Household Laundry Appliances.
Inventor: IDESON CHARLES
Filed: 1897-12-20
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 30,128. Ideson, C. Dec. 20. Tables.- Relates to a combination of a washing-machine, wringing &c. rollers, and table. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section. The receptacle a<1> may be lined with corrugated metal and is provided with a dolly d carried on a screw-threaded spindle g operated by the lever k' through the links m, n, k. The upper roller v has pressure applied to it by means of the screw t working through the piece s which is raised against the pressure of spiral springs q in the cylinders p. The cover f may contain drawers f<1>.
Patent GB-189730177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Figured Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: MORTON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-12-21
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 30,177. Morton, A. Dec. 21. Pile fabrics.-Figured pile fabrics are produced without jacquard mechanism by weaving a double cloth with pile warps I, I<1>, I<2>, I<3> printed in a manner similar to that practised in making tapestry carpets.
Patent GB-189807574-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for Producing Calcium Carbide.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 7574. Thompson, W. P., [Wilson, C. L., Muma, C., Unger, J. W., Schneckloth, H., Brosius, A. P., and Kuchel, J. C.]. March 29. Drawings to Specification. Calcium carbide.-Method and apparatus for making calcium carbide. One method consists in lining the base and sides of the furnace with calcium carbide in granular form, and in feeding a mixture of lime and carbon into the space between the electrodes, the molten product formed running over the base and sides, from which, when cool, it can be easily removed. Another consists in pulverizing, mixing, and pressing into blocks or sticks the lime and carbon, and then feeding these sticks &c. between the arc. Special electric furnaces are illustrated and described.
Patent GB-189808432-A (GB)
Title: A Packing Frame for the Transportation of Merchandise.
Inventor: PEYTON BERNARD RICHARD
Filed: 1898-04-09
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 8432. Peyton, B. R. April 9. Parcelling.-To economize space, articles such as bedsteads are packed between two boards or trays, instead of in boxes. The articles are covered with some material such as felt f, and the trays are held together by springs or clips c. The clips may be tightened by ties d, or they may be triangular and the apices of two opposite ones interlocked by bending one over the other, or two may be united to each other, or one to the opposite tray by wire links.
Patent GB-189813361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surf Boats.
Inventor: STEVENS LEWIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-06-15
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 13,361. Stevens, L. W. June 15. Surf-boats. - R e l a t e s to covered or decked boats for conveying passengers or freight from or to the shore. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, Fig. 2 a longitudinal, and Fig. 5 a midship section of a boat. As shown in Fig. 1, it is manoeuvred by lines 20 and 44. The former is secured to a vessel 43 to be salved, and is drawn upon by a winch 23 in the boat. The other 44 is attached to an eye at the stern and led to a winch on shore. Access to the interior of the boat is got through an opening 5 over a stair. This opening can be closed by a hinged door 8 and a removable portion 10 of the deck or cover. The boat is flat-bottomed, and has an inclined s t e r n 4 to facilitate landing. The seats are arranged as shown in Fig. 5, and handrails 27, 31 are fitted for the convenience of passengers. A look-out cupola 50 is fitted to the deck, a port-hole cover being provided to close the opening in the event of damage to the cupola. Ballast 38 is provided under the flooring boards, and also receptacles 39 for bilge-water.
Patent GB-189816221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Printing Presses.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 16,221. Brookes, A. G., [Huber Printing Press Co.]. July 26. Rotary machines.-Relates to rotary machines in which the sheets are fed by a table to grippers on the impression cylinder. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, in which C is the forme cylinder, C<1> the impression cylinder, C<2> a take-off cylinder, and g<1> the feed-board. On the driving-shaft d is a pinion d' gearing with a wheel d<3> on the forme cylinder C and with a wheel d<4> on the shaft d<5>. The cylinder C<1> is driven through about half of its revolution by a segment e' and wheel e<8>, and through the other half by an eccentric pinion d<6> and elliptical segment e. The sheets are taken from the table g<1> by the grippers of the cylinder C<1> when the segment e and pinion d<6> are in gear at the position shown, and the cylinder is consequently moving at its slowest speed. The cylinder C' is driven by the wheel e<4> gearing with e<3>.
Patent GB-189816823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Mercerising Cotton in the Form of Hanks.
Filed: 1898-08-03
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 16,823. Abel, C. D., [Joh. Kleinewefers S÷hne]. Aug. 3. Yarns and threads, mercerizing.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 7093, A.D. 1897. Means are provided for stretching the hanks upon the rotating reel or frame. The longitudinal arms of the reel may be mounted in slots in an end carrying-plate, so that they may move radially outwards as they rotate. Or to the extremities of some or all of the arms levers f may be pivoted, which carry loose rollers H over which the hanks are laid. Suitable means may be provided for rotating the rollers H. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, an elastic and perforated covering I is secured at one end to the perforated drum A', so that, when the frame is rotated, the covering will swing outwards and stretch the hanks.
Patent GB-189817257-A (GB)
Title: A Process of and Apparatus for the Purification of Water and other Liquids.
Inventor: OTTO MARIUS
Filed: 1898-08-10
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 17,257. Otto, M. Aug. 10. Liquids, purifying.-Consists of a process and apparatus for the purification of water and other liquids by means of ozone. In the bottom of the annular chamber between the inner and outer tanks C', C' are a number of injectors E', which are supplied with ozone from the pipe 0 and with liquid from the gratings G<1> or otherwise, and which thoroughly mix the liquid and ozone. The mixture is further agitated by circulation in the annular chamber, which is provided with baffles T'. The excess of purifying-gas is discharged from the top of the apparatus, while the purified liquid falls over the edge of the tank C<2> to the discharge pipe S.
Patent GB-189821788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lowering and Lifting Boats and the like.
Inventor: KLENCKE JOHANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 21,788. Klencke, J. H. Oct. 17. W i n c h e s.-Relates to winches for hoisting and lowering boats and other loads, and is shown as applied to a davit. The drum a a is fast on a shaft h on which is keyed a friction disc o. On this shaft is loosely mounted a spurwheel g, a friction disc p, and a screw m, made in one with a ratchet-wheel n. To the wheel g are pivoted three arms i, i engaging with notches in the disc p, and with holes in the nut, l. The crank spindle carries an automatic brake s, and is geared t,o the wheel g in the manner shown. When a boat is to be hoisted, the ratchet-wheel n is rotated by a lever placed in one of the holes w, and the discs o, p forced into driving-contact. The drum can then be rotated by the crank c, or by one of the messenger-chains shown. To lower a boat, the pawl q is disengaged from the wheel n, so that the drum is free to rotate under the control of the crank handle c and brake until the boat is nearly water-borne. The pawl is then replaced, and the further rotation of the wheel g screws back the nut l and releases the discs o and p. The rope then rapidly unwinds off the free drum, and the boat is released. A boat is usually hung in two davits, each having a winch such as described above, the two being connected to work together and to have their pawls removed and replaced simultaneously. A second ratchet-wheel, with teeth opposite to those on the wheel n, may be placed as shown in dotted lines. When a pawl is engaged with this wheel, the discs o and p cap be engaged by rotating the cran k handle c. The pawl is then removed.
Patent GB-189826191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switchboards.
Inventor: COWAN EDWARD WOODROWE
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 26,191. Cowan, E. W., and Still, A. Dec. 12. Switches a n d switchboards for central stations for regulating transformers. A series of vertical rails R are bolted or other wise secured to a wall, and serve as supports for bases or brackets S carrying the bus bars B, B', B'. The front panels of the switchboard are hinged at H in a suitably V-grooved girder supported in the rails so that they may be turned down for inspection. They are normally fixed by screws K. Desklike plates P are secured to the bottom of the rails, and below are the lower panels Q. On the upper panels are mounted the main instruments relating to the generators and the feeders &c., and on the desks P and panels Q are fittings relating to the fields of the generators, to the exciters, and to the regulating-appliances. In the case of alternating-current switchboards, the synchronizers &c. are mounted on the top of the board. At P' are plug switches for connecting the generator with either one of the bus bars. Below each is a volt-meter, and next a single-pole switch, preferably of the kind described in Specification No. 2761, A.D. 1898. Below the switch is a cut-out having plug terminals, preferably of the type described in Specification No. 28,443, A.D. 1896. Certain of the spare contacts of this cut-out may be adapted for use in connecting up with the synchronizer by means of a double-pronged plug which is passed through the slots n, m. The centre panel of the switchboard is fitted with a switch for connecting the two bus bars, and with a measuring-instrument. It is also fitted with a switch L for a regulating-transformer, preferably of the construction described in Specification No. 28,442, A.D. 1896. The synchronizing-transformers are mounted on the top, connection being made through the four legs which rest on terminals mounted on the panel.
Patent GB-189827559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Anthracene.
Inventor: WILTON THOMAS
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 27,559. Wilton, T. Dec. 31. Anthracene.-Consists in purifying crude anthracene by subjecting it to the action of liquefied ammonia under sufficient pressure to maintain liquefaction, whereby other substances or impurities are dissolved out and the anthracene is left i a highly-purified state. Any suitable apparatus may be used, such as that shown in the Figure, The powdered crude anthracene is placed on the false bottom b of the closed vessel a, and liquefied ammonia is forced through it under pressure. The liquid passes into a lower chamber d, in which it is evaporated, and the dissolved substances are left behind. The gaseous ammonia is condensed in the coilf and is ready for re-use.
Patent GB-189902699-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: BARRATT FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 2699. Barratt, F. W. Feb. 7. Acetylene lamps.-To obviate the escape of gas and the consequent smell in domestic and other lamps, the water chamber is formed with two compartments A, B communicating by a bent tube or siphon C, by which arrangement any gas escaping through the water-supplying device G is trapped in the compartment B. Air is normally admitted to the compartment A through an aperture in the filling-cap D, and is permitted to escape from the compartment B, when filling the chamber, by a pipe E.
Patent GB-189906102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Guards or Fiddles for Ships' Tables.
Inventor: MCCUNN ROBERT COCHRAN
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 6102. M c C u n n, R. C. March 21. Tables. - Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 11,971, A.D. 1896. The fiddles for ship's tables are made of bars b, b<1> jointed together and connected by bars e, e<1> hinged at f, f <1>, f <2> so as to be capable of folding. The crosspieces c for holding glasses &c. are dropped into slots in the parts b, b<1> ; on the bottom of each slot is fixed a plate g with springy knobs l; on the bottom of each end of each cross-piece c is fixed a plate g<1> with holes, strengthened by strips m, which holes drop over and snap on to the springy knobs and so hold the cross-pieces in place. Additional cross-pieces d for dishes &c. are fitted. Instead of, or in addition to, the crosspieces c, d, strips of e l a s t i c webbing are used to support the glasses &c. This webbing is secured by strips of wood &c. j in the slots in the pieces b.
Patent GB-189912170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves.
Inventor: CASE WILLARD ERASTUS
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 12,170. Case, W. E. June 10. Lift valves.-In order to ensure uniform wear of the valve and its seat, and prevent leakage, the valve is connected by a swivel joint f to its spindle and carries spiral plates g upon which the fluid impinges and thus causes the valve to rotate while closing.
Patent GB-189915666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: CARMONA MANUEL SANCHEZ
Filed: 1899-07-31
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 15,666. Carmona, M. S. July 31. Gas or explosive-vapour engines. Igniting; governing; valves and valve gear.-Four-stroke cycle engines have electric igniters actuated by a static generator, one part B<3> of which is carried on the flywheel D and the other part B<1> is fixed. A switch C is intermittently rotated through angles of 45‹ by a cam D<1> on the flywheel engaging a pin-wheel G'. The switch short-circuits the conductors during the suction stroke to prevent sparking. The device may be used with twostroke cycle engines. A centrifugal governor in the flywheel withdraws a pin that drives the disc B' carrying the movable part of the generator. A magneto-electric machine or a galvanic battery may be employed ; in this case the governor breaks the circuit when the speed is excessive. A rotary distributing-valve J is actuated by the intermittently-rotating shaft G. The admission port is filled through the pipe J<3> during the exhaust stroke with oil, which is drawn into the cylinder when the port arrives opposite the air port J<2>. The exhaust escapes through the pipe J<4>. A valve for supplying a two-cylinder engine is also described. Cylinders.-A jacket of corrugated sheet metal with longitudinal air passages is placed round the cylinder.
Patent GB-189922203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches, principally for use in Cycles.
Inventor: HYDE CHARLES AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 22,203. Hyde, C. A. Nov. 7. Clutches. - T h e invention is described with reference to a gravity clutch for a backpedalling brake for a bicycle. The boss of one of the cranks carries a disc b formed with ratchet teeth arranged to engage balls s g working against the inner surface of a ring d, which is kept in position by side plates &c. The ring d carries an arm d<1> connected by a rod e with the brake mechanism. During forward driving, the teeth force the balls back into recesses f, while during back-pedalling the balls lock the disc b and ring d together. According to the Provisional Specification, in a free-wheel clutch the outer ring is toothed to form the driver, the inner ring being connected to the hub, while in a modification the balls are placed between the faces of the driving and driven parts, the former having ratchet teeth and the latter suitable recesses for the balls.
Patent GB-189924187-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Opening the Discharge Valves of Baths Automatically at a Given Time.
Inventor: SIMPSON JOHN
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 24,187. Simpson, J. Dec. 5. Baths.-Relates to apparatus for automatically opening the discharge valves of baths after the lapse of a certain time. Figs. 1 and 2 show an elevation and plan respectively. The discharge valve is attached to the end of a cord K wound on a spring drum A held normally by a pawl D connected by a link J<1> to a radial arm J upon the axle of the drum. Fixed to a sleeve h are oil vessels G and G<1> communicating by a passage g fitted with a regulable cock L. When the apparatus is set, the full cylinder is placed in a vertical position. The oil passes slowly into the horizontal cylinder G<1>, until the latter falls into a vertical position. As this takes place, a stop on the sleeve strikes the arm J, raises it, and disengages the catch D, thus leaving the spring drum free to wind up the discharge valve. This tilting action takes place alternately to the right and left. The time of discharge may be regulated by fitting the pawls D with a spring of regulable strength, which must be compressed a certain amount before the pawl disengages. The spring drum may be dispensed with, the pawl D engaging with a rack from which the discharge valve is suspended.
Patent GB-189924948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ceilings.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1899-12-15
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 24,948. Ransford, R. B., [Basel Mission Tile Works]. Dec. 15. Slabs for ceilings and floors. Solid or hollow ornamental earthenware slabs B, B<1> are supported between the joists A by earthenware mouldings b, b<1>, or b<2>, which are slid over battens a, or are nailed under the joists, as shown in Fig. 4, and extend below the joists, so as to protect them from fire. The space between the joists may be bridged by several slabs, as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190002793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tabulating Devices for Type-writing Machines.
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 2793. Clark, A. M., [Wagner Type-Writer Co.]. Feb. 12. Type-writers.-Relates to devices for shifting and stopping the carriage of a type-writer at any predetermined point when writing tabular matter such as columns of figures, bills, &c. A stop-bar b is supported in the frame on journal pins so that it is free to rock about its axis as well as to slide longitudinally. These movements are communicated to it by a " tabulating key lever " p, which is pivoted at p<1> to a bracket s on the frame so as to move both vertically and horizontally, and is connected at its rear end with a finger projecting from the bar b. A spring f tends to resist longitudinal movement of the bar b, which is furnished with a rack b<1> on which a stop or stops are adjustable. By depressing the key lever p the stop j can be swung into the path of an abutment w moving with the carriage, which is at the same time released by the depression of a lever o which withdraws the escapement dogs from the carriage rack. A finger m engages with a toothed bar l when the stop-bar b is rocked, and serves to support the stop against the impact of the abutment w. A pointer k carried by the stop j moves over a scale i carried by the bar b and corresponding exactly with the carriage scale. The stop having been set for, say, the units alignment of a column of figures, the carriage will be brought to the required position for printing a number consisting only of one figure by merely depressing the key lever p. If, however, a number consisting of several figures is to be printed, the key lever p must first be moved laterally to the corresponding point on the scale u, which will cause the bar b and stop to shift through the required distance. The depression of the key leverp will then bring the carriage to the proper position for printing the number in question.
Patent GB-190005157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Cycles.
Inventor: SHELLABARGER JOSHUA
Filed: 1900-03-19
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 5157. Shellabarger, J. March 19. Driving-mechanism.-The driving-mechanism of a chainless and variable-gear cycle is shown in Figs. 2 and 4, and consists of a rear axle pinion and rack operating-mechanism A with the pitman in three parts k, L, n, and the crank F, Fig. 6, passing obliquely through the disc E. The disc E is surrounded by the two-part collar G with a ball race between them. The pitman parts are bolted together, rubber blocks o being at the junctions. At one end the rack A is provided with the pin f which rides in the oblique slot i, and the casing C at the same end is attached to the pitman. A pin, held by the spring P in a transverse recess, when pressed, allows the crank to slide within the disc E, so altering the gear.
Patent GB-190011614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Apparatus.
Inventor: JACOBS OTTO
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 11,614. Jacobs, O. June 26. Acetylene lamps.-Consists in the following improvements in the apparatus described in Specifi. cation No. 16,235, A.D. 1899. A screw, Fig. 1, which is turned by a handle g, is provided for pressing the closing-plate v against the carbide outlet, thereby preventing accidental feeding of carbide when the apparatus is not in use. When the lamp is taken to pieces for cleaning or recharging, the plate v is screwed up, the piece i is unscrewed, the bell is depressed to raise projections l on the tube e out of recesses m in the boss p, and is then turned through 90‹ to bring slots o in the boss m opposite the projections l, whereupon the bell may be lifted off. If the carbide retainer is to be removed, the tube e is fixed to it by passing a bolt y carried by a hinged arm u through the hole x in the tube. The container is provided with a feeding-opening closed by a lid s pivoted at s<0>. If the tube e is .grooved, the part s<1> of the lid s may be pushed into the groove for holding the tube e in position in the container. The container is provided with gas passages z in which are placed delecting-plates z<2> and filtering-material z<1> carried by a removable rod.
Patent GB-190013547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manuscript Music Books.
Inventor: KRAUSE LUISE
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 13,547. Krause, L. July 27. Music paper.-Leaves of manuscript music books are provided with spaced vertical and horizontal lines in addition to the staves, as shown, to facilitate insertion of the notes in proper position.
Patent GB-190016088-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Drying Grain and like Materials.
Inventor: MUCKLOW ROBERT
Filed: 1900-09-10
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 16,088. Mucklow, R. Sept. 10. Cooling grain, seeds, &c.-A vertical drying- chamber for drying grain, seeds, &c. consists of an upper drying part a and a lower cooling part b. A slowly-revolving central shaft c carries louvres d and cones e, which agitate and guide the moist material as it passes from the hoppers through the chambers to the discharge worm n. A fan m. forces cold air into the chamber to cool the dried material, and the air is deflected into a jacket G containing steam pipes g. The heated air repasses through the perforated wall of the jacket into the chamber, and dries the incoming material. The discharge of the dried material into the cooling- chamber is regulated by a cone valve l, suspended by rods p and crosshead q from a rocking shaft r, which carries a flat arm s resting on the surface of the grain.