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Patent GB-189722139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Drilling and Trimming Nipples for Cycle Spokes and similar Articles.
Inventor: MORSE ARTHUR JACOB
Filed: 1897-09-27
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 22,139. Morse, A. J. Sept. 27. Boring and drilling; lathes.-Relates to machines for drilling and trimming nipples for cycle spokes &c. The nipple blank is shaped like a rivet, and when finished by the machine has the form shown in Fig. 12. The blanks are inserted in holes in the disc G, which has a step-by-step motion and presents each blank first to the trimming-tool c, Figs. 1 and 8, and then to the drilling-tool c<1>. If desired, however, both tools may be trimming- tools or both drilling-tools ; in the latter case one may drill the small hole and the other the large hole, shown in Fig. 12. While operated upon by the tools the blanks are supported by screws g, g<1> on a bar F<1> fixed to a reciprocating bar E<11>. The tools c, c' are carried by spindles B, C, rotated by bands on the pulleys B<1>, C', and reciprocated by a bar F fixed to the reciprocating bar E'. The bars E<1>, E" are reciprocated by cams D', D" on the main shaft D. The step-by-step motion of the disc G is effected by a toothed wheel J, Figs. 1 and 5, operating the pawl J<1> and holding the pawl L. The pawls are urged together by a spring m, and are both pivoted to a link K actuated by a projection p on the main shaft D. This link has a screw k acting on an arm on the pawl L. The finished nipple is removed by a push-rod H connected to the bar F.
Patent GB-189722273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Lighting and Extinguishing Petroleum Lamps.
Inventor: WEINHAGEN EDUARD
Filed: 1897-09-28
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 22,273. Weinhagen, E. Sept. 28. Lighting and extinguishing oil lamps.-Relates to the type of lamp in which hydrogen gas, ignited by impinging upon spongy platinum, is used to light the wick. The vessel a for producing or storing the hydrogen gas is detachably connected by tubing e with the arms carrying the hydrogen jet e' and the platinum igniter e<2>, and the latter may be so mounted as to be raised to the level of the wick at the instant of lighting, and lowered when the gas supply is cut off by the release of the spring or self-closing valve d'. The flame is extinguished by means of the ball or air pump b.
Patent GB-189803072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mud Guards for Cycles, Motor Cars, and other Road Vehicles, applicable also as Guards for Machinery generally.
Inventor: MEADWAY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-02-07
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 3072. Meadway, F. W. Feb. 7. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to mud guards for motor cars and other road vehicles. The guards are formed of a pneumatic tube or tubes a, the inner periphery a<1> of which is made shorter than the outer periphery a', to cause the tube, when inflated, to follow the curvature of the wheel. Bands b of leather &c. may be combined in various ways with the tube or tubes, or a number of tubes may be arranged in the form of a crescent. Or a tube of crescent section may be divided into compartments as shown in Fig. 3. The mud guards, which may be combined with dress guards for ladies' machines, may be fixed to wheels by means of pneumatic or inflated stays. The tubes a are formed of non-elastic material, and are woven or otherwise constructed. An inner tube enclosed by an outer casing may be used, or a single tube having abutting or overlapping edges may be employed.
Patent GB-189804148-A (GB)
Inventor: KENNEDY-MCGREGOR JOHN ALEXANDE
Filed: 1898-02-19
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 4148. Kennedy-McGregor, J. A. Feb. 19. Wheels.-A strip of sheet metal has its ends suitably shaped and is bent into a circle with its ends interlocking, Fig. 1<a>. Its edges, which may be toothed as shown, are then bent towards the centre to lock the connected ends and to form the sides of the pulley or wheel. The rim and sides may be corrugated, and the inner ends of the sides may form a plain eye or be bent inwards or outwards to embrace a sleeve or a fixed axle. In the form shown in Figs. 8, 9, and 10, strengthening- discs 8 and 8<a> are employed. Fig. 8 shows the rim adapted to receive a tyre, and Fig. 9 shows a grooved pulley for chains or ropes. Fig. 13 shows a flanged wheel for a trolley, railway vehicle, etc.; it is composed of an inner body 12, formed as above described, an internal support 9 made of two star-shaped discs the edges of which are bent at right-angles to engage one with the other, and a tyre 1<c> formed from a strip of metal with interlocking ends.
Patent GB-189813165-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Producing Coke, Gas and Bye-products.
Inventor: NAEF PAUL
Filed: 1898-06-13
Granted: 1899-07-13
Abstract: 13,165. Naef, P., and Garton, R. S. June 13. Drawings to Specification. Cyanides may be obtained in connection with the manufacture of coke as described in Specification No. 7953, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-189813297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Tires for Bicycle and other Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1898-06-14
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 13,297. Jensen, P., [Milwaukee Patent Puncture-Proof Tire Co.]. June 14. Tyres, pneumatic.-Improvements in Specification No. 19,521, A.D. 1897, are described. The tyre consists of outer and inner elastic tubes A and B having two concentric layers C and D of fabric interposed between them and at the tread a number of layers E, F, G of fabric coated at e with ground emery, corundum, or analogous granular material mixed with rubber, cement, or solution, to prevent punctures. All these parts are finally vulcanized together.
Patent GB-189815880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pessaries and Supports for the Treatment of Malpositions of the Uterus.
Inventor: ROWLAND ELIZABETH
Filed: 1898-07-20
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 15,880. R o wland, E. July 20. Corsets.-A long surgical corset, having bones removable at a, a<1>, shoulder straps b, and a b d o m i n a l straps c with buckles d, is connected by rubber straps K with a special pessary.
Patent GB-189816276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wheel Rims.
Inventor: MCCULLAH ALBERT ISAAC
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 16,276. McCullah, A. I., and Cox, T. W. July 26. Felloes or rims.-Relates to means for adapting any wheel rim to carry a Trench tubeless pneumatic tyre, and is shown in cross-section, longitudinal section, and plan respectively in Figs. 1, 2, and 3. Round the ordinary wheel rim X is placed an auxiliary rim A, having inturned edges a and a central circumferential ridge a<1> adapted to the Trench tyre. Each end of the rim A has a cross-piece B which is screw-threaded to receive one end of the right and left handed screw C rotated by means of holes in the head c. The head c rotates in slots a<2> at the ends of the rim A, and it preferably has a cross-section similar to that of the ridge a'. In modifications, the crosspieces B may be replaced by the turned-down ends of the rim, or the screw C may be replaced by a single-handed screw which passes loosely through one piece B and screws into the other.
Patent GB-189819287-A (GB)
Title: Improved Knit Fabrics, and the Process of Knitting the same.
Inventor: STURGESS GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-09-10
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 19,287. Sturgess, G. F. Sept. 10. Knitted fabrics; knitting.-To narrow or widen or change the pattern of rib, certain rows of loops or wales are suppressed or reinstated. The loops or wales suppressed are not put on adjacent needles, as usual in narrowing, but remain on their own needles, which are put out of action till these suppressed wales are to be reinstated. In the example shown of a stocking in Fig. 1, a deep welt is made, then a 2-and-1 rib leg, and at the ankle the rib wales 2 are suppressed in succession and a plain heel, foot, and toe are knitted as usual ; in making the instep, one of the plain wales is suppressed in succession, as shown at 1. The suppressed loops left free on the fabric are linked together by a crochet-hook 4, the plain loops being drawn through the fabric to the back, or the loops may be left free. In making a number of stockings in succession, after one foot is completed, a dividing course is knitted on the suppressed needles, and then another foot is knitted, the suppressed wales being reinstated in succession in the reverse way to which they were suppressed; the stockings are preferably made foot to foot and welt to welt. The dividing courses are cut and the free elongated loops linked together. Fig. 2 shows how the fabric bags when a foot 7 is knitted, owing to the suppressed loops remaining on the needles. The end loops of suppressed wales become elongated, and holes are not formed. Drawers, shirts, vests, jackets, shoes, &c. can be knitted by this method.
Patent GB-189819624-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stair Rod Eyes or Fastenings and in Stair Rods.
Inventor: CHANCE ARENT DE PEYSTER
Filed: 1898-09-15
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 19,624. Chance, A. de P., and Lucas, T. S. Sept. 15. Stair rods; stair-rod eyes and fastenings.-The rod a may be of triangular, half-round, elliptical, or other section. One end is inserted into a boxlike casing b having horizontal and vertical fixing- flanges and an ornamental knob or end b<2> fixed to the outside. The other end is provided with a plug a<2> which drops through a slot in the casing into a slotted sleeve d, which is turned to secure the plug by means of the ornamental end d<2>, which acts as a thumb-piece. In a modification, shown in Figs. 9, 16, 15, 11, 12, and 18, a ferrule f is dropped into a concave seating e<2> having fixing- flanges e and an end disc e<1>; the ornamental end g and ferrule f are riveted to the disc e<1>. The ferrule f at the other end is slotted to allow the plug to drop in, after which the ferrule is rotated by its end piece g, a lug e<3> on the inner edge of the concave seating e<2> limiting the motion. In a further modification, the holder is provided with a convex instead of a concave seating e', and two closing-discs e<1> are provided, one having a hole for the rod ; the ferrule f at one end is dispensed with ; the slotted ferrule or sleeve g, Fig. 30, at the other end is rotated by its ornamental end piece, and has two shoulders which bear against a punched-up teat i. Fig. 39 shows a fastener for a half-round rod ; the cover k is pivoted, and when turned by its ornamental end passes through a slot c'. The projection and recess k<3>, a' are for locking the rod in position, the pull of the carpet causing them to engage.
Patent GB-189827597-A (GB)
Title: Support for Sad Irons.
Inventor: WOODS ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 27,597. Woods, A. Dec. 31. Ironing.-Relates to a support for sad-irons. Fig. 6 shows a side view. The appliance consists of a U-shaped plate c' supported on side pieces b secured to the base a. The side arms c of the U are provided at their ends with projections c<1>, so that the iron may be held in an inclined position as shown, or may rest horizontally.
Patent GB-189902772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steering Locks for Velocipedes.
Inventor: LEA WILLIAM CHATER
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2772. Lea, W. C. Feb. 7. S t e e r i n g - mechanism, locking. A steering-lock comprises a bolt f actuated by a suitable handle and screwed into a tube h mounted in the upper head lug and slotted so that the centre part of the bolt, which is cut away, can bear on a split sleeve m surrounding the steering-post d. The bolt is cut away eccentrically, so that, when in its normal position, the steering-post is free to rotate, but a partial rotation of the bolt compresses the sleeve m on to the steering-post. The sleeve m may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189907603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Casting Metals.
Inventor: WALKER ARTHUR LUCIAN
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 7603. Walker, A. L. April 11. Casting; foundry ladles.-A machine for casting metals, especially those which are ladled or tapped from a furnace, such as copper, and poured into moulds, has the moulds 55 carried on brackets 10, adjustable on a circular carrier 6, mounted on rollers 8. A fixed platform 12, on which the attendant stands, carries the hydraulic &c. apparatus for rotating the carrier. The moulds are filled from a ladle 26 supplied from a furnace 11. As the moulds are carried round, tipping arms 41 on them engage an incline (not shown) which inverts them over a water bosh or dry pit 40. from which they are removed by an elevator 49. The mould is restored by a second incline 47. The moulds are pivoted near their bottoms, so that, on being inverted, their upper parts pass through the water, the lower parts being cooled by a spray 46. The ladle 26 is mounted on trunnion rods 27 to maintain the mouth at a constant level, and the rear end is tipped by a hydraulic connection 28. The handles 31, 32 for operating the ladle may be placed on the platform, the whole operation being under the control of one attendant. For pouring into a number of moulds simultaneously, such as in casting a number of wire bars &c., the ladle has a number of pouring- mouths to suit the mould. This arrangement may be adopted in casting large thin plates, to obtain a rapid and even pouring, or an adjustable deflector may be used. The ladle may have side pouring-mouths. To obviate the warping of moulds in casting large thin plates, the cast-iron frame 52, Fig. 7 with trunnion ends 53, bas a copper inset 54 secured by a key 56 and having a mould cavity 55.
Patent GB-189912981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rib-tip Holding Devices for Umbrellas, Sunshades, and the like.
Inventor: BROMHALL CHARLES
Filed: 1899-06-22
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 12,981. Bromhall, C. June 22. Holding closed. - Relates to a rib-tip holding-device consisting of an india-rubber ring with celluloid or like backing, which, when not in use, is held in a groove on the runner. In Fig. 2, B is the groove on the runner; the ring D is shown slipped over the tips of the ribs C, which fit against a shoulder on the runner. A section of one form of the ring is shown in Fig. 4, where the rubber is seen projecting through an opening inside the hollow celluloid or like ring.
Patent GB-189920388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Buffing Rolls or Devices for Abrading the Soles and Heels of Boots and Shoes and for other analogous purposes.
Inventor: PEGG SAMUEL JOHN
Filed: 1899-10-11
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 20,388. Pegg, S. J., and Pegg, S. A., [trading as Pegg & Son, S.]. Oct. 11. Disc and wheel apparatus.-Relates to an improved buffing- roll containing a coil of abrasive material which is drawn out to provide a new surface when required. The roll has one removable side A<2>, and is covered with leather C faced with felt D. A portion of the periphery is hinged at A<5>, and can be opened to allow the abrasive fabric B to be drawn out and passed round the roll. The end is passed in again, and is secured by closing the hinged part, spikes E being provided to prevent it from slipping. This hinged part is locked in the closed position by a projection on the side A<2> taking into a groove F.
Patent GB-189924511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: WINTERFLOOD JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 24,511. Winterflood, J. Dec. 9. Water-heaters, gas.-Relates to a water-heating apparatus or boiler for domestic and other purposes, which consists of the combination of a water heater, a ball valve for controlling the water supply, and a thermostatic regulating-device for controlling the gas supply to the atmospheric or other burner. The water-supply valve 11 is controlled by the float 9, which rests in the water in the chamber 7. The heater consists of the outer casing 1, the inner casings 2, and the central chamber or boiler 3, which is in communication with the chamber 7 and with the outlet 12. The thermostat 14, which controls the gas-supply valve 15, is fixed through the outer casing of the heater under the boiler, and the operating-rod 22 is hinged to the lever 20, which by the levers 19, 17 operates the valve rod 16.
Patent GB-190007596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lighting Device for Causing the Ignition of Illuminating Gases and Vapours.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 7596. Thompaon, W. P., [Simonini, A.]. April 24. Lighting gas and vapour. -Catalytic igniters are preferably formed of three parts, (a) a preliminary heater A consisting of a pellet of platinum black, (b) an intermediate heater C comprising textile webbing, strands, or threads which have been impregnated with a solution of the salts of specified rare earths, such as cerium, didymium, or neodymium, with or without thorium, and (c) an igniter proper D consisting of a wire of platinum or other metal of the platinum group, or of thorium oxide, zirconium oxide, or lanthanum oxide, preferably but not necessarily mixed with about one per cent. of cerium oxide. In a modification, the igniter proper consists of a wire of the platinum group employed in conjunction or combination with textile threads or webbing impregnated with a solution of one or more salts of the rare earths, which threads or webbing may, or may not, be strengthened or supported by platinum wire. When the igniter is removed from the flame after the ignition, aluminium or chromium oxide may be mixed with an oxide of the rare earths. In some cases, the igniter proper may be dispensed with. The igniting-devices may be mounted upon thermostatic coils or supports B.
Patent GB-190007839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Propulsion and Steering of Ships and Boats by Screw Propellers.
Inventor: DUCASSOU JEAN PAUL
Filed: 1900-04-27
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 7839. Ducassou, J. P. Dec. 20, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Propelling and steering by screw propellers.--Relates to means by which a screw propeller can be used to steer the vessel and also to drive her astern without reversing. Fig. 1. shows the arrangement as fitted to a boat. The screw is driven in the manner shown by a motor carried on the stern-sheets. The casing b has a toothed ring d gearing with a pinion e, which is rotated by a flexible shaft q or otherwise to place the propeller in the desired direction. The boat's head can be directed to port or starboard, or the boat can be driven astern, by placing the propeller in the corresponding positions. When the casing is.rotated continuously in either direction, the boat remains stationary.
Patent GB-190019309-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Preparing Stiffeners for use in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: KEAY JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1900-10-29
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 19,309. Keay, J. A. Oct. 29. Stiffeners.-Relates to machines for crimping and rolling counterstiffeners. The machine shown is driven by a belt pulley C on a shaft B, geared to a shaft E, carrying a convex fluted roller F and a crimping-roll N. The shaft E is geared to a shaft G', which carries a concave fluted roller G, and is journalled in a frame H, pivoted at A<1> and pressed upwards by adjustable springs H'. The upward movement is limited by a bolt H<4>. Behind the roller F is a block J, sliding in a guide and pushed towards the roller by an adjustable spring. The face of the block is curved to correspond with the roller. A slotted plate K is secured in front of the rollers F and G. The upper crimping-roll M is carried by a forked rod, pressed down by a spring in a recess in the bracket L'. The fork is prevented from rotating by a pin P, passing into a socket in one side Q' of the fork. The side Q<1> has screwed to it a flanged guide-plate R. The blanks are passed first through the crimping-rolls, one edge being guided by the plate R, and then passed through the opening in the plate K to the bending-rolls F, G, passing between the roller F and the block J. The concave roll G rotates in contact with a block of wax G<3> held up to it by a hook and weighted chain G<5>.
Patent GB-190022773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Tubes of Bobbin or Spool Carriers for Looms for Weaving Axminster and Tufted Carpets and their like, and Certain Tools for use in connection therewith.
Inventor: WILLIAMS GEORGE
Filed: 1900-12-13
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 22,773. Williams, G. Dec. 13. Looms, pile-forming in.-The tubes a of bobbin or spool carriers of looms for Axminster or tufted carpets &c. are made with smooth or rounded upper edges a<2>, by applying a perforated metal strip c to the series, and expanding the metal around the holes c<2> to the interior of the tubes by means of a comb-like die d. The parts c<3> of the strip are folded down either at the same time or afterwards.
Patent GB-190103704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Fastening Buttons and the like to Garments.
Inventor: TROOST ROBERT
Filed: 1901-02-20
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 3704. Troost, R., and Seuster, E. Feb. 20. Suspenders for articles of dress.-An appliance for setting staple-shaped fasteners for suspender chains &c., comprises a lever press having a lower die consisting of a detachable block or anvil f carried by a block a supported by a spring c and guided by pins e and by a fixed stem d having a single groove l, Fig. 5, to receive the bent end of the fastener. The upper die is detachably secured to a spring plunger h, and is formed with two segmental grooves k, i, Fig. 4, arranged so that the line x, x joining their ends is parallel to the groove l. On placing the fastener in the groove l with the chain and fabric &c. above it, the depression of the upper die bends the fastener into the form shown in Fig. 3, the prints re-entering the fabric.
Patent GB-190105640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Valves or Ports of Engines Operated by Steam or other Expansive Fluids.
Inventor: JOY DAVID
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 5640. Joy, D. March 18. Cycles or systems of working; pistons. - Relates to steam or other expansion engines in which the valves and valve gear are entirely dispensed with, and their functions are performed by the pistons, pistonrods, and internal faces of the cylinders. In the form shown in Fig. 1, live or boiler steam is admitted at a, under the control of the piston-rod, to produce the lifting stroke. A portion passing through the recess b in the cylinder enters the interior of the piston, which serves as a reservoir. After the cut-off has taken place this steam passing through the recess d is employed to continue the stroke, a portion finally being delivered through the recess g to the upper end of the cylinder to perform the down-stroke. The exhaust takes place at the end of the stroke by the uncovering of the exhaust port e by the piston. A doubleacting cylinder working on this cycle is also shown, in which the recesses d, of which in this form of engine there are two, are made automatically variable in volume by the use of a spring-mounted block. A two-cylinder compound engine embodying the invention is also described.
Patent GB-190106639-A (GB)
Title: A Process of and Apparatus for Making or Rolling Tubes.
Inventor: STIEFEL RALPH CHARLES
IPC: B21B17/12
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 6639. Stiefel, R. C. March 29. Rolling.-A tube-rolling mill has a fixed mandrel 3 with a double-faced head 2 between the rolls 1. The hollow billet 5 is drawn over the mandrel by the rolls while being reduced in thickness, and is then stripped off the mandrel by reversing the rolls, a quarter turn being given to the billet between the passes, the rolls being also set closer, if desired. The rolls are preferably provided with a number of grooves and mandrels of such sizes as to reduce the diameter and thickness of the tube in the desired manner, a double pass in opposite directions being made through each groove.