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Patent GB-189910675-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening Device or Clasp for Gloves, Boots, and the like.
Inventor: HEINE FRANZ JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-20
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 10,675. Heine, F. J. May 20. Stud-and-socket fastenings for gloves, boots, &c. The socket portion of the fastener consists of four parts a, b, c, d flanged together as shown in Fig. 7. The internal flange of the part a is slit at h, forming spring flaps g as shown in Figs. 1 and 1<a>. The stud member consists of two parts e, f, the outer of which f engages with the flaps g.
Patent GB-189911005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Regulating Fanlights.
Inventor: LEGGOTT ROBERT
Filed: 1899-05-26
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,005. L e g - gott, R. May 26. Window opening and closing apparatus.-The hinged window or fanlight E is operated by a lever G, link F, notched sliding rod A, and link C, and is secured in an open position by a spring pin N forced i n t o one of the notches M of the rod A. The fanlight can be fastened in an open position by a clamping - screw S, and in a closed position by a pawl or catch K which is forced into engagement with a hooked bracket K<2> by a spring L, in compression.
Patent GB-189912184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Evaporating, Condensing, or Feed-heating Apparatus.
Inventor: ALLEY STEPHEN EVANS
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 12,184. Alley, S. E., and Mathieson, D. June 12. Feedwater, heating.-A number of flat coils of piping H are connected to a divided chamber or pipe C, which is mounted in end bearings in a casing A, so that the coils can be turned in and out of the casing when the door B is removed. The two divisions of the chamber C may be connected, as shown, by flexible pipes G', G' with the supply and discharge branches, or the supply and discharge of the steam or other heating or cooling medium may take place through the end bearings of the chamber C.
Patent GB-189915797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Screwing Machines.
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 15,797. McCormac, C., and Smith (Limited), G. F. Aug. 2. Screwing.-The dies Z of a screwing-machine are mounted on a hollow spindle C, in which is an axially-adjustable rod D, arranged to effect the immediate positive opening of the dies when a sufficient length of thread has been cut. To the rear end of the rod is adjustably clamped a block G connected to one end of a lever H pivoted on the driving-wheel M. The other end of the lever has a spring pin J passing through the wheel and engaging between the ends of a split friction ring L. When the pin is pressed in, the ring is clamped to a friction disc N, normally held stationary by a spring pin on the headstock. The rod D is moved axially by the work when a sufficient length has passed through the dies, and thus effects the pressing in of the pin J and the rotation of the disc N. A cam projection P on the disc then strikes a bowl P<1> on a lever R to open the dies.
Patent GB-189921573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: PARMITER PHILIP JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-10-28
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 21,573. Parmiter, P. J. Oct. 28. Brakes.-Relates to a back-pedalling brake for a free-wheel bicycle. The brake b is preferably of the kind described in Specification No. 18,480, A.D. 1898, and is carried on the lever a, pivoted at c to the ears d, provided with suitable stops l, l<1>. The piece f passes through a recess in the front of the lever, and is provided with a flange h and a stop h<1>. The cam disc i carried on the pedal shaft simply raises the piece f while the pedals are driven forwardly, but when they are rotated backwards one of the teeth j engaaes the flange h, depressing the lever a, and bringing the brake into contact with the tyre.
Patent GB-189922167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lifting Jacks.
Inventor: BUSCH CARL
Filed: 1899-11-06
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 22,167. Busch, C. Nov. 6. Lifting-jacks.-The two Figures are views at right-angles. A nut L<1> travels up and down between standards A on a screwed shaft K, which is rotated by a crank D acting through bevel gearing E, F and pinions I, J, the latter of which is fixed to the top of the shaft K. A beam M' is placed beneath the object to be raised, and then the ends are placed upon two nuts L<1>. Ball bearings are placed between the head of the screw K and the standard.
Patent GB-190004363-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Watch Wristlet.
Inventor: BALDOCK GEORGE RICHARD
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 4363. Baldock, G. R. March 7. Bracelets.-A wristlet A for holding a watch is provided with a celluloid or other transparent front C, which is secured either by stitching, by cementing, or by means of a ring D fastened inside the holder B as shown.
Patent GB-190006272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters.
Inventor: HAINES CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 6272. Haines, C. J. April 4. Filters of similar filtering-units and large capacity; cleansing.- A number of filter plates 0, separated by a small distance, are connected to the discharge pipe C and enclosed in a chamber to which the dirty water is supplied. Spray pipes D can be traversed up and down between the plates for cleansing. Each plate consists of a frame covered by thin perforated metal, over which is drawn a filtering-bag held in place by a ring N. Or filtering-material, such as charcoal or sand, may be used. The plates are connected to the discharge pipe by cone joints L.
Patent GB-190006831-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Production of Purified and Bleached Peat Fibre for Use in the Manufacture of Paper or Paper Pulp.
Inventor: KRAUSE MAX
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1901-04-11
Abstract: 6831. Krause, M. April 11. Processes; materials, fibrous; bleaching; raw materials, treating.-Relates to a process for purifying and bleaching peat fibre for use in the manufacture of paper. The material is passed through a mixing-apparatus b, and over a series of endless aprons f, and is simultaneously sprinkled with water, which has been rendered slightly alkaline by passing over layers of limestone, coke, &c., the effect being to produce an alkaline fermentation in and a bleaching of the material, which is subsequently passed through pressing-rolls l, and a mincing-machine m, and may be allowed to stand for a longer or shorter time in vessels n before being subjected to the ordinary processes used in the manufacture of pulp.
Patent GB-190010052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Games.
Inventor: BATDORF JOHN WESLEY
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 10,052. Batdorf, J. W., Batdorf, C. W., Batdorf, S. F., and Lewis, W. H. May 31. Games played with balls and cues.-The game, which is of the pool or billiard type, is played with balls 2, Figs. 1 and 2, and cues 13 on a smooth table 1, the object being to cause the balls to pass into the intersecting passages 9 and drop through the opening 5 into the drawer 6, in which the balls are collected. The opening 5 is surmounted by an edifice 10, preferably in the form of a tower, and the top of the arched recess over the opening 5 is bevelled downwardly and may be covered with rubber, which tends to make the balls rebound out of the passages.
Patent GB-190011022-A (GB)
Title: An Electrical Apparatus for Adjusting Tram Rail Points.
Inventor: MACAULAY JOSEPH EDWARD
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 11,022. Macaulay, J. E. June 18. Points and switches operated from tramcars. The point tongue 5 is thrown by a pivoted lever 1 with a trough-shaped end lying below the groove of the rail and actuated by an L-shaped bar Q on the vehicle. This bar Q is raised and lowered by the spring Z and electromagnet L, and it is turned to the right or left by an arm engaging with the springs R, S, which are compressed by the cores of the magnets K, M. The magnets L, K or L, M are excited in that order by contacts B, C on a shaft A operated by the driver, which complete the circuit through the conductors U, V, X, after the cam-operated contact H has been lifted to connect the supply. The common return is broken at 0 by the arm which turns the L-bar Q when the latter has thrown the tongue. The arm Q and magnets are carried from the axle of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190017860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres for Wheels.
Inventor: WILLIAMS WILLIAM FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-10-08
Granted: 1901-09-16
Abstract: 17,860. Williams, W. F. Oct. 8. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to a hollowed strengthened rubber tyre adapted to be attached to the wheel rim without putting the tread in tension. The form shown in partial longitudinal section in Fig. 5 is built up on a mandrel m, Fig. 9, having transverse rib f. After the canvas lining c has been placed on the mandrel, cords b are secured in the depressions, and a rubber cover a is vulcanized on, preferably before the mandrel is removed. If the tyre has to be split to remove the mandrel, a canvas backing h is afterwards cemented over the joint. In the modification shown in Figs. 15 and 17, the ribs on the mandrel are dispensed with, and the separate cords are replaced by a helically-wound cord b. Before winding the cord, it is provided with helical springs s, of such length and so placed that they extend through the body of the tyre, but not across the base b<1>. The cord b may be formed from two parts o, and it may be provided with open-meshed fabric d, Fig. 18, which embeds itself in the rubber. A rubber tyre may be employed within the lining c, which may be formed of helically-wound canvas strips secured by cords.
Patent GB-190018059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railways and Tramways on the Closed Conduit System.
Inventor: MARZI GIOVANNI BATTISTA
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 18,059. Marzi, G. B. Oct. 10. Electric railways and tramways on the closedconduit system with an electromagnetic follower running inside the conduit. Conduits; conductors; collectors.-The main conductor 2 is supported on the bottom of a closed conduit, of which the sides and bottom are made of or lined with insulating-material. If the current is taken direct from the cover, it is made of diamond-shaped pieces, Fig. 6, of non-magnetic metal, such as nickel or manganese steel electrically connected to similarlyshaped brass pieces on the inside, or of studs 10, Fig. 8, in each case separated by insulating-material from the adjacent pieces In some cases current is not taken from the cover but from studs 52, connected as the vehicle passes to sectional conductors 35, 36 alongside the main conductor 2, Fig. 20. The connection between the main and the sections in the cover or those alongside the main are made by a traveller such as is shown in Figs. 2 and 10. This consists of electromagnets with poles 18, 19, 20, 21 hinged together at the centre and kept in touch with the vehicle by an electromagnet 12 carried thereon. Wheels 23 in the traveller bear on the under side of the cover, and other wheels 27, 28 are caused to bear on the main conductor in the conduit by springs. The windings of the coils on the various magnets and the connections of the wheels are such that the current flows through the coils from the main to the sections 3 in the cover, or the sections 35, 36 in the conduit, and then through rollers or skates, bearing on them or on the studs 52, to the coils of the magnet 12 on the vehicle and to the motors. When the motor circuit is broken, a battery is automatically thrown in to keep the magnets excited. In case the traveller is lost, a flexible lead on the vehicle is taken to junction boxes which are provided at intervals in the road. The collector may consist of an endless band running on tension rollers as shown in Fig. 22, on the vehicle, and kept in touch with the studs 52 by electromagnet coils below them in the circuit. These coils are omitted when skates are used.
Patent GB-190102019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Air Motors
Inventor: HILDERBR HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 2019. Hildebrand, H. Jan. 29. Hot-air engines.-The engine works as follows:- A piston 5 is forced outwards by hot air admitted to the cylinder through the valve 9, and on un- covering the exhaust port 3 allows the pressure to fall to that of the atmosphere ; cold air is drawn in through the port 3 during the remainder of the out-stroke, and compressed on the in-stroke, and, if the pressure is sufficient, opens the valve 9 and enters the heater 29. The same action occurs in the other cylinder. The valves are opened by cams 21 on the crank shaft, rings 19, rods 17, levers 15, and cams 11, which engage pins 23 on the valve stems. The valves are closed by the pressure in the pipe 29.
Patent GB-190104657-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Cement
Inventor: STEIGER JACOB
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 4657. Steiger, J. March 5. Fuel.-Relates to improvements in the manufacture of magnesian cements such as that described in Specification No. 18,483, A.D. 1898. The water-glass is used in a soluble form, or silicious materials such as iron or other slags, trass, puzzolana earth, lava, granite, basalt, &c. are employed instead. The silicious material is crushed, and mixed with a hot concentrated solution of magnesium chloride. Heat is applied so that the temperature reaches about 130‹ C. The mass is evaporated nearly to dryuess, and is cooled, crushed, and ground to a fine powder, which is mixed with powdered calcined magnesite to form cement. The cement may be used as a binding- material for artificial fuel blocks or briquettes.
Patent GB-190106996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Fastenings of Trunks or Boxes and the like.
Inventor: NEWTON RUPERT GROSVENOR
Filed: 1901-04-03
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 6996. Newton, R. G., Shakespeare, J. T., and Hunt, W., [trading as Newton, Shakespeare, & Cc.]. April 3. Fastenings; locks, key. - Relates to fastenings for trunks, boxes, &c. in which the lid is secured near the ends. A rod or bar A is mounted eccentrically i n brackets B secured near each end of the box front. Hooks or clutches E, connected to bands or straps d<1> on the box, are mounted o n this bar, and normally lie a little away from the box. The hasp &c. H of the lock L is formed with, or fixed to, the bar. On turning the hasp down to engage the lock, the bar A is turned so as to bring the hooks E into engagement with a bead or projection on the lid J, thereby securing the ends of the lid. Guardsp cover the ends of the hooks when in the locked position. The bar may be mounted on the lid, and the hooks arranged to engage a beading &c. on the body of the box.
Patent GB-190109723-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Supporting Device or Attachment for Bicycles.
Inventor: BURRIDGE JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1901-05-10
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 9723. Burridge, J. H. May 10. Safety wheels and supports. - A support for a bicycle, which can be put into an operative position by the rider's foot while the machine is in motion, comprises, in the form shown in Fig. 1, a rod D pivoted at d<4> to a bracket B, formed on or secured to the pedal, and pressed by a spring S into the position shown, where it is also secured by a clip E. An arm d<5> formed on the rod D can be actuated, so as to turn the rod D so that safety wheels d<1>, adjustably secured by a nut d' to its lower end, engage the ground, by placing the foot on a plate A pivoted to the bracket B and fitted with an arm a<1> to engage the arm d<5>. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, a rod D, formed with a foot d<6> or with safety wheels, slides in a socket hinged to a plate A secured to or formed on the pedal. The rod may be secured in the position shown by a clip E, but is normally carried in a vertical position and is lifted off the ground by a spring S<1>. It is depressed, when required, by pressing upon a plate d<7> secured to its upper end, and is supported in its depressed position by pegs or spring catches d<8> engaging in sockets in the plate A.
Patent GB-190111068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Dust-carts.
Inventor: MOERTH FRANZ
Filed: 1901-05-29
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 11,068. M÷rth, F. May 29. Covers and roofs, cart, wagon, and like.-The inclined sliding doors of dust carts are connected at o to levers b, against which act arms e linked to bell, cranks h, which carry the rcds s extending outside the vehicle. On placing a loaded dust bin on a rod 8, the corresponding door is opened, and prevents the door on the opposite side of the vehicle from being opened.
Patent GB-190115638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Gearing for Velocipedes and Road Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: ARCHER JAMES
Filed: 1901-08-02
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 15,638. Archer, J. Aug. 2. Driving-mechanism.-Relates to a three-speed gear for velocipedes and motor road vehicles. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the hub 1 is mounted at one end in ball bearings 4 on the hollow axle 2, and at the other end on balls 13 carried between sleeves 11 and 12 mounted respectively in the hub 1 and on a sleeve 10 mounted in ball bearings on the hub and carrying the chain-wheel 14. A sleeve 23 formed with ratchet teeth 26, a groove having inclined sides, and internal clutch teeth 25 adapted to engage similar teeth 16 formed on the sleeve 10, is loosely secured by a ring 28 on a cage 29 carrying on pins 30 pinions 31 which gear with a cog-wheel 6 formed on the axle 2, and with internal teeth formed on the sleeve 23. The cage 29 is formed at one end with teeth 33 adapted to engage with teeth or sockets 34 formed in the sleeve 10, and at the other end with teeth 9x adapted to engage with clutch teeth 9 formed on the bearing-cup 8. The cage 29 may be secured with either clutch in engagement, or in an intermediate or normal position, by suitable mechanism which may comprise, as described in Specification No. 512, A.D. 1902, a bar 38 moving in a slot in the axle 2 and actuated by a flexible cord &c. so as to draw against the action of a spring 39, a flanged sleeve 36 which engages a ring 37 mounted in the cage 29, towards the cup 8. The ring 38 is connected to the cage 29 by a spring 35, to allow the parts 9, 9x to rotate into alignment when pressed together. In the normal position shown, the cage 29 and sleeve 23 are idle, and pawls 17 pivoted in an enlarged portion of the hub engage clutch teeth on the sleeve 10, and drive the hub. On sliding the cage 29 and sleeve 23 to the left for the low speed, the pawls 17 are lifted out of engagement by a lug which engages the inclined sides of the groove ; the teeth 16 engage the sleeve 23 actuating through the planet gear 31 the cage 29, which is connected by the clutch teeth 9, 9x to the hub. On sliding the cage 29 &c. to the right for the high speed, the teeth 33, 34 engage, and the sleeve 23, which is driven through the planet gear. is connected to the hub by pawls. not shown, pivoted in the enlargement of the hub and adapted to engage with the clutch teeth 26. In this position, the pawls 17 over-run the teeth. The high-speed pawls are normally held out of action by lugs which act in a manner similar to those on the pawls 17. In the modification shown in Fig. 12, the pawls are replaced by clutch teeth 40, and the sleeve 10 is formed with a single ring of teeth 16. The sleeve 23 is formed with corresponding external and internal teeth, which give the low, normal, and high speed respectively when engaged with the teeth 16 only, the teeth 40 only, or with both the teeth 16 and 40. In this form, the teeth 33 are replaced by pins 30, which engage in sockets 34.
Patent GB-190118096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hydro-carbon Burners
Inventor: GROUT FREDERICK EUGENE
Filed: 1901-09-10
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 18,096. Grout, F. E., and Grout, C. B. Sept. 10. Liquid-fuel fittings. -Relates to hydrocarbon - v a - pour burners of the kind in which the fuel is supplied in the form of a liquid, and is vaporized and mixed with air before it is ignited at the burner. The burner is especially suitable for steam automobiles, but is applicable generally where it is desired to keep the fire lighted under all conditions of draught. Fig. 1 shows the burner applied to a steam boiler, and Fig. 4 shows the auxiliary or lighting vaporizer and burner. The fuel is supplied to the main burner through the supply pipe 11, vaporizer 12, and combined fuel and air inlet 17, 18, and, after passing through the burner chamber 7, is burnt in the combustion chamber 8<1>. According to the present invention, an auxiliary combined vaporizer and burner 20 and igniting or flash cup 27 is provided for lighting and re-lighting the main burner after it has been put out by a down-draught or otherwise. This auxiliary burner has a fuel supply 21, independent of that for the main burner and controllable independently thereof. The separate fuel supply, and the situation of the auxiliary burner practically outside the main burner, but in communication with the combustion chamber, ensures that the auxiliary burner will be substantially unaffected by back-draughts. After once being started, the auxiliary burner ensures continued vaporization in the main vaporizer when the main burner is temporarily put out, and also keeps up the steam pressure when the vehicle is standing.
Patent GB-190118674-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Aerating Liquids.
Inventor: BIZET LOUIS JEAN
Filed: 1901-09-18
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 18,674. Bizet, L. J. Sept. 18. Stoppers. - The stopper 16 is pro- vided with a balanced valve 17, which opens to allow gas to pass to aÙrate liquid in the bottle 5 and is closed by the pres- sure in the bottle when the pressure above ceases. The projection on the top of the stopper serves to open the valve 14 in the gas- supply apparatus.
Patent GB-190203790-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Split and Shafting Pulley.
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 3790. Schumacher, E., and Pease & Co., J. F. Feb. 14. Pulleys.-A strip of sheet metal a is bent to form a half, or other section, of the rim ; its ends are then bent radially inwards at 1, next downwards at 2 to form sections of the eye, and again outwards radially at 3, the extreme ends being flanged at 4 for securing to the centre of the strip. The two parts 3 are riveted or bolted together at b. The two sections of the pulley thus formed are riveted or bolted together at d. The arms may be stiffened by corrugations c, and the eye may be fitted with a bush e formed with projections to engage in recesses stamped in the sheet metal.
Patent GB-190212405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: SSIWAY PAUL
Filed: 1902-05-31
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 12,405. Saiway, P. May 31. Sectional boilers.-The boiler comprises the vertical cylinder a and the three horizontal cylinders b, c, d, the uppermost one d forming a steam drum. The furnace is located in the vertical portion a, and one or more of the horizontal parts are traversed by the water tubes e. The water circulates in the water jackets, chambers, and tubes as indicated by the arrows.
Patent GB-190213946-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Automatically Regulating the Supply of Air to Gas Motors
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN EBENEZER
Filed: 1902-06-19
Granted: 1903-04-30
Abstract: 13,946. Bousfield, J. E., [Hopkins, E. W.]. June 19. Mixing gases.-The air supply to a gas engine s automatically controlled. by the pressure m the gas main to keep the proportion of air and gas constant by the regulators shown. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the air passes through the lower parts of the triangular openings o in the cylinder y which are exposed by the plate p. The plate is attached to a belt float b the exterior of which is open to the gas main ' through a pipe a. The bell has a buoyant chamber d and weight e. The port o may be adjusted by a ported ring. Fig. 2 shows the bell l in a closed vessel f with the gas pressure acting on the outside of it and controlling a throttle valve k in the air pipe i.