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Patent GB-189710953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Pressing Bricks and other Blocks.
Inventor: JOHNSON FRANCIS
Filed: 1897-05-03
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 10,953. Johnson, F. May 3. Moulding bricks and blocks. -Clay or plastic material is fed by a hopper L<1> and feed-box E<1> to the moulds T, and is pressed between the upper and lower plungers E, H connected to the lower and upper links C, B of a toggle joint operated by a crank M and connecting-rod K. The hopper and feed-box are divided into compartments corresponding with the number of moulds, and the feed-box is made with an upper flange to cause the clay to fall freely into the mould. The back plates g of the hopper are adjustable, and are secured in place by screws passing through slots in the sides of the hopper. The feed-box is reciprocated by a cam F' and lever H<1>, and shears off any surplus clay projecting above the mould on the return stroke. The lower plungers H rest on a cross-bar G suspended by vertical sliding bars A pivoted to the pin I of the upper toggle link, and are pivoted to levers Z adjustable by a wheel O<1> and screw V<1>. The vertical bars A carry rollers U which rest on cams W, and are allowed to fall to cause the upper plungers to force the material from the feed-box into the moulds. Immediately afterwards, the plungers are raised clear of the feed-box by the cam. In order to maintain the pressure on the brick for a short time whilst the toggle links are in straight line, the joint or pin J is mounted in a block adapted to slide on the connecting-rod to an extent limited by collars Q<1>. To regulate the thickness of the brick, the lowest joint pin of the toggle is mounted in blocks adjustable in slots of the upper plunger crosshead by screws. The mould box is removable, and is made with tapered ribbed sides adapted to slide between tapered recessed seatings of the table or frame. The box is secured in place by a bar fixed to the frame by screws, and screws passing through fixed lugs at the opposite side of the box serve the double purpose of forcing the box against the bar, and forcing it out when the bar is removed. The machine is driven by toothed gearing and an endless band working on pulleys on the shaft S, and is provided with a band brake operated by a slotted lever.
Patent GB-189712429-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dust Cart.
Inventor: GASKIN THOMAS HERBERT
Filed: 1897-05-19
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 12,429. Gaskin, T. H. May 19. Carts, dust. Means are provided for sifting household refuse automatically during transit. The axle J carries ratchet-wheels j which are rotated when the vehicle travels in the forward direction by pawls j<1> on each of the wheel hubs. The motion of the axle is transmitted to the rock shaft R by the bevel gearing K, K<1>, shaft L, bevel-wheels M, M<1>, shaft N, spurwheel 0, pinion P, shaft P', eccentric Q, and levers Q<1>, R<1>. This rock shaft has arms S, T which are connected by links S', T<1> to the inclined sieves E, G respectively. Refuse introduced through the hopper D is screened through the reciprocating sieve E, and the finer portions pass to the hopper F and sieve G, while the coarser portions fall into the chamber C. The fine matter which passes through the sieve G falls into the chamber B and the screenings pass to the chamber A. Doors for communication between the chambers A, B, and C, and for discharging purposes, are fitted.
Patent GB-189719485-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Playing Fortune-telling or Question and Answer Games.
Inventor: GYLLENCREUTZ CATHERINE AUGUSTA
Filed: 1897-08-24
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 19,485. Gyllencreutz, C. A. Aug. 24. Fortune-telling and question-and-answer games.- A horizontal board is mounted upon an upright so as to be revolvable thereon, and a fixed indicator, consisting of a central figure representing a clown or gipsy and carrying a wand or stick, points when the disc comes to rest to some division thereof. The board is printed &c. with spaces in which 'fortunes' or answers to questions are marked,
Patent GB-189725467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: DIXON HENRY GOULD
Filed: 1897-11-03
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 25,467. Dixon, H. G. Nov 3. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-In the means shown in Figs. 1 and 2 for attaching the tyre to the rim, the thickened edges 23 of the cover 20 are hell in position within the rim 21 by means of a broad metal band 22, the adjustable ends of which are connected to nuts 24 working on the right and left handed screw 25. Either an inner air tube may be used, or the band 22 may be sheathed in rubber, which gives an airtight joint with the edges 23. The ends of the band may, instead of overlapping, abut on a rubber block, or they may be connected by springs 34 to studs 32 which, on inflating the air tube, take into holes in the rim, or they may have slots, through which pass bolts which can be fastened to the rim. In a singletube tyre, the part lying within the rim may be provided with slots through which the bolts or the like on the ends of the band may pass, and a rubber band may be placed between the tyre and the rim. The tube and rim have, in such cases, projections and grooves for preventing the undue expansion of the slots. Fig. 17 shows a form in which the metal band is dispensed with, the inner air tube 31 being inextensible along that part which lies nearest to the rim. In each case where an inner air tube is employed, the outer cover may be airtight, and inflating-valves may be supplied to both the air tube and cover. The outer cover may be lined with a layer of compressed rubber, which is obtained in its compressed condition by moulding the cover inside out and finally reversing it.
Patent GB-189730798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pavements, Floors, Stairs, and the like.
Inventor: DELLAGANA WILLIAM AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1897-12-30
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 30,798. Dellagana, W. A., and Hand, W. H. Dec. 30. Paving. - Flanged blocks or sections E of wood, india-rubber, glass, terra-cotta, stone, metal, or other material are retained in place by a perforated plate D through which the wearing-portions of the blocks project. Strips F of rubber or other cushioning-material may be interposed between the blocks and a bed-plate G, and between the edges of the blocks. The parts may be connected together by screws driven through the plates into strips H.
Patent GB-189801261-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Nail.
Inventor: BUTTON HEDLEY LIVINGSTONE WADD
Filed: 1898-01-17
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 1261. Button, H. L. W. Jan. 17. Nails.-The point, as shown in the two views at right-angles to one another, is formed with two or more V-shaped cutting- edges A.
Patent GB-189802635-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Blotting Pad.
Inventor: RAYNER GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1898-02-01
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 2635. Rayner, G. H., [Thew, C. H.]. Feb. 1. Blotting-appliances.-Relates to an appliance to be carried on the thumb or one of the fingers by the clip D. The blotting-paper B is held on the plate A by the spring C.
Patent GB-189808572-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Coin Controlled Mechanism for Securing Cycles and the like.
Inventor: PENNING-DUPUIS EDUARD
Filed: 1898-04-12
Granted: 1899-04-12
Abstract: 8572. Dupuis, E. Penning-. April 12. Stands.-The rim of a cycle wheel is brought between cheeks x, and a curved arm, shown in dotted lines, is swung over it and becomes locked by a spring bolt m, which shoots when allowed by a cam h on the pivot shaft b and sets free a key. The slotted plate i, bearing the cam h, is normally loose upon the shaft, but the coin passes through a slot in the shaft and locks the plate to a fast collar beneath. The coin forms the connection described because it is prevented from passing through the slot in the plate i by means of a transverse strip q<1> projecting at right-angles from a lateral spring q. The strip strikes the casing when the shaft is turned, and consequently is pushed back across the slot. When a notch in the strip registers with the slot, the coin falls.
Patent GB-189809105-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus to be used in connection with the Electro-deposition of Metals.
Inventor: GREENFIELD FRED
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 9105. Greenfield, F. April 20. Small articles, plating.-Relates to apparatus for plating small articles, such as parts of velocipedes, and principally intended for depositing nickel, but also applicable for depositing copper, silver, brass, tin, &c. Consists of an electrolytic tank b with anodes n and with a cage a for carrying the work and serving as a cathode. The cage consists of insulating- discs a<3> and central cross discs a<4>, joined by two sets of removable conducting - rods a<2> a r r a n g e d in slots in the peripheries of the discs, and making contact with conducting end plates a<6> which are in connection through the insulated journals a' and the insulated hangers d with the current conductor rod e. The work i<1>, i', i<3>, i<4>, i<6> is either strung upon the rods or wired or otherwise attached thereto, insulating- blocks j preventing any two adjacent articles from touching. The cage is rotated by a belt k driven by a pulley on a countershaft.
Patent GB-189809221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Speaking Tubes and their Fittings.
Inventor: BULL ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-04-21
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 9221. Bull, A. April 21. Speaking-tubes.- A pivoted ear-piece E is fitted to the ordinary mouthpiece A, and is arranged to be open when in use, and closed when dropped down into the inoperative position, so as to allow the whistle W to be sounded. Two such earpieces may be used, one on each side. The connection is made by means of a conical cock D, as shown in front elevation in Fig. 2. The cock is open when the ear-piece is raised to the position shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-189812603-A (GB)
Title: A Detachable Extension Rod for Increasing the Propelling Power of Bicycle Cranks.
Inventor: LANDELLS WILLIAM HAMILTON
Filed: 1898-06-04
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 12,603. Landells, W. H. June 4. Ball bearings for cycles. A ball bearing is preferably arranged between the pivot pin B and the end of an extension rod pivoted to the crank. The stud B is grooved at a, and the end of the rod is recessed and provided with a ball race, between which race and the cup C balls b are arranged, as shown in Fig. 3. The cup C is milled, and it is locked, after adjustment, by a locking catch or plate c and nut d.
Patent GB-189814283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Bricks, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 14,283. Thompson, W. P., [Norris, F. C.]. June 28. Moulding bricks.-Moulding- presses for bricks made from sand as a binding-agent. The mould has movable sides and ends, which are drawn out of contact with the brick before it is ejected. Fig. 3 shows a plan of a mould composed of four parts b, b<2>, b<3>, and b<4>, which, by means of a rotary casing b<7> and toggle-levers b<5>, are moved away from o r towards one another. The casing for these purposes is rotated from a spindle B<3> by means of rods b<9>. A lever b<13> on the lower end o f the spindle engages with a grooved cam c on the shaft. Fig. 2 shows the means adopted for operating the feeding and ejecting device, the upper die g, and the pluuger D. The feed-slide H is moved over the mould by a lever I engaging with a cam-groove in the driving-wheel C<2>, and during its forward stroke removes from the plunger D the previously-formed brick. A cam C<3> operates the bell crank f<4> to raise and lower the collar f secured to a pair of rods g<3> carrying the upper die g, while a second cam c<2> actuates a toggle-joint by which the plunger D is operated. A spring e<4>, attached at one end to the collar f, tends to keep the joint closed, this closure being limited by a stop e<3>.
Patent GB-189814773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closing Devices for the Filling Holes of Oil Containers of Oil Lamps and for Oil Cans, Bottles, and other Vessels.
Inventor: HANCOCK ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1898-07-05
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 14,773. Rippingille's Albion Lamp Co. and Hancock, A. E. July 5. Oil stoves, oil supply to.-Relates to means for closing the filling-apertures of oil-stove reservoirs. In the construction, shown in section in Fig. 1, and in inverted plan in Fig. 3, a disc D, pivoted at E to a mount F on the can or vessel H, carries a pinion d<1> which engages with teeth on the flange C of the filling-cup A. The disc D is actuated through the toothed gear by rotating the cup A in the opening B, the relative movement of the parts being limited by the engagement of projections c<2>, d', on the parts C, D, with a stop f<3> on the mount F. A lip f<2> formed opposite the pivot E on the mount F supports the disc D when in its closed position. In a modification, the toothed gear is replaced by a curved link, the ends of which are pivoted to the parts C, D, and the rotary cup A is seated in a similar cup fixed on the vessel H to prevent the escape of the liquid.
Patent GB-189815068-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Perforating or Cutting Holes in Corrugated Materials.
Inventor: HEADLAND HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-07-08
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 15,068. Headland, H. W. July 8. Sawing.-Relates to a method of cutting holes in corrugated sheets of vulcanite, celluloid, glass, and like materials such as are used as separators in electric batteries. A number of saws C, mounted at suitable distances on one shaft, are used to cut through the tops A' of the corrugations, and thereby form slots in the material. The slots may be cut at an angle to the perforations, or two slots may be crossed. In the case of glass, emery wheels are used instead of saws.
Patent GB-189815373-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Foot-rests for Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: STARLEY JOHN KEMP
Filed: 1898-07-13
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 15,373. Starley, J. K. July 13. Making parts of cycles. - Consists in making foot - rests in a single piece. A blank of the form shown in Fig. 1 is pressed &c. from metal. The end 2 is then formed into an inverted trough shape, and the opposite end is split. The part 5 is bent round to embrace the fork &c., and a screw or bolt 16, Fig. 3, is passed through the holes 13, 14, 15, which are then linable. The part 3 extends upwards as shown in Fig. 3, to form a guard for the fork. The part 2 may be roughened or split as shown. In the latter case, the edges 9 may be serrated and turned upwards, or can be turned inwards as shown in Fig. 3, to form a seating for a rubber tread 10.
Patent GB-189815808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Supplying and Controlling Apparatus for Water Closet Tanks.
Inventor: BURGIN ALFRED
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 15,808. Burgin, A. July 19. Drawings to Specification. Actuating valves.-Refers to the supply valves for flushing-cisterns. The inlet discharges into a tilting bucket suspended from a lever which presses upon the stem of the valve and thus tends to close it. This lever is also pressed upwards by means of a balance-weight, which thus exerts an opening tendency. The valve is opened by the balanceweight when the bucket is empty, or partially so, and is closed by the bucket when the latter is full.
Patent GB-189816325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trapping Devices applicable to Beehives.
Inventor: MCPHEARSON JAMES
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 16,325. McPhearson, J. July 26. Beehives.-Relates to traps for beehives to allow the bees to pass in one direction but prevent their return. Fig. 3 shows one of several similar forms described. D represents a trunk secured in the floor or partition A, and E, E wires or doors hinged at F, F to allow bees to pass from the upper side of the floor A to the lower side but not in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-189901813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brush Stands.
Inventor: SOUTHALL JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 1813. Southall, J. Jan. 26. Shaving appliances; tooth and nail brush stands and holders.- Stands for sliaving- brushes are made of china, metal, &c. to hold the brush with the bristles downward. The Figures show an elevation and plan of a stand with a slot A to hold one shaving- brush and two holes B for tooth brushes. The stand may also hold nail brushes.
Patent GB-189905077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam-mashing Apparatus for Brewery Purposes.
Inventor: SCHAEFER JOSEF
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 5077. Schaefer, J. March 8. Brewing.-Relates to mashing-apparatus provided with revolving steam coils, and consists in mounting and arranging the coils so that the mash will not be burnt and so that scrapers g can also be employed. The revolving steam-chest b<1> has a double wall b<2> packed with non-conducting material, and the entrance pipe a for the steam is also packed around with like material between it and the pipe b. The steam coils are arranged as shown, starting from the chest b<1> at c<1> and then forming coils c<2>, c<3>, c<4>, the latter of which returns by the pipe c<5> to the chest b<1>. Several such coils are connected to the chest b<1>.
Patent GB-189907228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Ventilation of Ships.
Inventor: FRANKLIN RICHARD
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 7228. Franklin, R. April 6. Ventilating ships.- Relates to means for ventilating the bottoms of ships provided with refrigerating-chambers for the carriage of meat &c. As shown in Fig. 1, the spaces below the refrigerating - c h a m - b e r s communicate with the outer air by means of pipes B, B through which a current of air is induced naturally o r b y a blower. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 2 and 3, a longitudinal tube E communicates at intervals with the bottom by means of branches G, and with the outer air through pipes B, B.
Patent GB-189909264-A (GB)
Title: Improved Centrifugal Separator.
Inventor: NILSSON FRANS OSCAR
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 9264. Nilsson, F. 0. May 2. Cream separators &c.-The drum is fitted with a number of superposed rings C, D of L section, the inclined sides D of which are corrugated and notched at the edges. These are held between a flexible bowl disc E and a flat disc F secured by the cover of the drum.
Patent GB-189911249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HUNTER RUDOLPH MELVILLE
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 11,249. Hunter, R. M. May 30. Motor road vehicles.-Relates more particularly to the propulsion of vehicles by separable forecarriages carrying electromotors, to electrical devices for controlling and steering the vehicle, and to forecarriages carrying steam, oil, air, gas, vapour, or other motors. The motor forecarriage is connected with the vehicle body by the king bolt connection shown in Fig. 6. Fig. 3 shows the electric motor mechanism in plan, and Fig. 5 a portion of the steering-mechanism. The battery box C is supported on the axle e, and by springs L and L<1> connected to the plate J of the shaft K. The motors G, G are supported by the axle e, and are provided with pinions on their armature shafts gearing with internal gears F on the rims of the driving-wheels E. Steering-wheels H, journalled on bearings k on each side of the upright shaft K, are controlled by the lever M'. A suitable series-multiple controller P under the operator's seat, and suitable switches R, R' which, under the extreme movements of the steering- lever, cut out one or other of the motors, are provided. The arm S' on the shaft K operates the rod S having collars s, s on it. The switches R' and R<2> control the current in the motors G, G. In steering, if a quick turn is required, the rod S is shifted to such an extent that one of the collars s moves one of the blocks S<2> beyond the pivot of the switch lever, which, snapping open, closes upon a contact r of a circuit around the armature. By this means the motor on the side towards which the turn is made is rendered inoperative. The vehicle may be lighted and heated by current from the battery. Steam or other motors are similarly carried by the forecarriage, and suitable controlling and steering levers are taken up to the vehicle body.
Patent GB-189915517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Brakes for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1899-07-28
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 15,517. Justice, P. M., [Brankovitch, W.]. July 28. Brakes operated by back - pedalling. A socket b with a conical neck b<1> is screwed upon the hub of the driving- wheel, and is provided upon the cylindrical part with recesses to receive balls b<3>. The sprocket-wheel c is provided with grooves which permit it to be screwed upon the socket b, the balls in which act as screw-threads. A cone c' on the wheel c engages the conical neck b<1>, and another cone c<3> thereon is adapted to engage a cone upon a split spring d. The opposite side of the spring is made conical to bear against a cone formed on a washer e firmly connected to the hub by a nut f. By the engagement of these conical surfaces the spring d is expanded. The wheel c carries a tenon c<4> which engages the split in the ring d. A flat open ring g, fixed to or bearing against the cycle &c. frame, is interposed between the spring d and the flange of the wheel c, and is maintained in position by a plate h secured upon the axle of the wheel, which plate also forms a dust cap. On exerting force in a forward direction, the sprocket-wheel cone binds upon the conical neck b<1>, and the wheel is thus firmly connected to the hub. Upon back-pedalling, a lateral motion is given to the sprocket-wheel and the spring d is expanded against the ring g, which in turn is expanded against the flange of the sprocket-wheel, thus applying a braking force. The tenon c<4> acts as a support and a point of thrust to the spring d, and assists in the braking action. When once applied, the brake can be kept on for any length of time without any effort on the part of the rider. The ring g is provided with a hook g<2>, so arranged that, in the event of the chain breaking, it will engage one of the links and the sprocket - wheel will be stopped, thereby applying the brake.
Patent GB-189919881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Roughened or Grip Surfaces of Glass.
Inventor: DAVIS ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1899-10-04
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 19,881. Davis, A. J. Oct. 4. Forming glass with coated surfaces.-In the manufacture of glass sheets by blowing the glass into cylindrical form, splitting it longitudinally, and re-heating and flattening out the cylinder, the split cylinder is coated internally with a composition which is brushed on and roughened with a grainer's tool, and which unites or welds with the glass when re-heated so as to give the finished sheet a roughened surface suitable for cementing to walls &c. The composition consists of minium, silica, and calcium phosphate rendered semi-fluid by water, oil, varnish, &c.
Patent GB-190001999-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Detachable Pipe Couplings.
Inventor: DRESSER SOLOMON ROBERT
Filed: 1900-01-31
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 1999. Dresser, S. R. Jan. 31. Spigot-and-socket joints; expansion joints.-A detachable coupling or stuffing - box joint for elbows, tees, cocks, valves, sleeves, or other devices, to which pipes are attached by means of a bell or socket in which packing is held, is shown in Fig. 1. The pipe A is provided with the flange a<2> and the wedge-shaped extension a<5>. The packing a<6> is covered by the follower a<7>, which compresses it on screwing up. The joint provides for expansion.