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Patent GB-189702721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Motors.
Inventor: OBELT THEODORE VAN HEEMSTEDE
Filed: 1897-02-02
Granted: 1898-01-01
Abstract: 2721. Obelt, T. van H. Feb. 2. Centrifugal governors. - Electric motors for driving phonographs and similar instruments are provided with a governor on the main shaft or on a worm-driven countershaft. The governor consists of a fixed disc J and a sliding disc J<1> connected by two or more plate springs b having weights at their centres. The sliding disc J<1> I is mounted on a sleeve K, the inner end of which can bear against a cross-pin m protruding from a slot in the axle B, which is hollow. The pin m is attached to a sliding rod contained by the hollow axle B, the outer end of the rod carrying a disc n against which bears an adjustable braking-screw O. The motor shaft is carried by end bearings in a frame F, and is provided with a suitable driving-pulley N.
Patent GB-189704040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Purification of Sewage and Polluted Water, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: CANDY FRANK PULLEN
Filed: 1897-02-15
Granted: 1898-02-15
Abstract: 4040. Candy, F. P. Feb. 15. Sewage filters. - A series of filters 1, 2, 3, Fig. 6, is arranged so tha t the intermediate bed 2 is at a lower level than the bed 1, and at a higher level than the bed 3. The sewage is introduced into the filter bed 1 until this is full, when the supply is turned off, either into another series of filter beds or into a storage tank ; the charge of sewage passes successively through the beds 2, 3. This method of working enables the filter beds to be aÙrated after every filtering operation. Fig. 8 shows a sectional view of an apparatus employed for admitting sewage to or conducting it away from the filter beds. The vessel 12 is provided with a rotary disc 22, having apertures which register with the outlet or inlet ends of pipes 20, connected to the filter beds.
Patent GB-189704444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Submarine Boats.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1897-02-18
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 4444. Marks, G. C., [Dal Pozzo, Count E. P.]. Feb. 18. Driving-gear for screw propellers.-A spherical shell A, which may be suspended from a ship or dock side by a cable, is provided with three screw propellers C arranged as shown, and driven by manual power from inside the shell.
Patent GB-189707342-A (GB)
Title: Appliance for the Quick and Proper Adjustment of the Blue Flame in Gas-light Incandescent Burners.
Inventor: FUSSHOELLER FRITZ
Filed: 1897-03-20
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 7342. Fussh÷ller, F. March 20. Incandescent gas lamps.-In order to adjust the gas to the air when the pressure of the former varies, the gas outlets o are more or less closed by means of conicalended needles f, fixed to a frame, adjustable in position in the burner tube.
Patent GB-189707518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dust Collectors.
Inventor: STROBELL AUGUST
Filed: 1897-03-23
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 7518. Strobell, A. March 23. Dust - collectors. - The air is made to enter an annular chamber B, passing spirally down it and then up a central cylindrical chamber A. The dust is caught in the chambers C arranged as shown in plan, and is discharged into sacks at the bottom of these chambers through doors which are opened and closed automatically and in turn by rotating arms.
Patent GB-189712000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: HACKER WILHELM
Filed: 1897-05-14
Granted: 1897-08-28
Abstract: 12,000. Hacker, W. May 14. Driving-mechanism.-An eccentric a, fitted with balls at its periphery, is mounted on the crank shaft, and is connected by the rod b with the internally-toothed wheel d which gears with the toothed wheel f on the hub of the rear wheel. The toothed wheel f is screwed on the hub and locked by means of a counter ring. To facilitate change of gear, the hub of the rear wheel is supported in eccentrics.
Patent GB-189712134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Hanging of Electroliers and other Electrical Fittings.
Inventor: CLAREMONT ERNEST ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-05-17
Granted: 1897-07-24
Abstract: 12,134. Claremont, E. A., and Royce, F. H. May 17. Supporting lamps. -Electroliers and other electrical apparatus are hung so that they can be turned one or more or less revolutions, but return automatically to their original positions when released. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the supporting-tube A and a ceiling plate E are provided with oppositelythreaded parts B, F connected by bearing-balls D in a threaded sleeve C. Stops limit the travel of the balls. In another form, the supporting-tube has a collar resting on a horizontal ring of bearing- balls, within the ceiling attachment, and a helical spring connects this attachment with the tube.
Patent GB-189713429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Purification of Liquids.
Inventor: MCPHAIL HUGH
Filed: 1897-05-31
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 13,429. McPhail, H. May 31. Liquids, purifying; filtering sewage.-Relates to the purification of soap makers' spent lyes, the weak distillates in the production of glycerine, and like liquids, the object being to obtain pure glycerine. The impure liquid is made faintly alkaline or almost neutral by adding sulphurous or other weak acid, and then made slightly acid by the addition of ferric sulphate. The albuminous matters and arsenic are precipitated during this acidifying of the liquid, and are filtered off. These operations may be repeated if necessary. The weak distillates obtained in glycerine distillation may be used instead of the sulphurous acid, and by this method both they and the soap lyes may be purified at once.
Patent GB-189717995-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Envelopes.
Inventor: NEWBON HERBERT
Filed: 1897-07-31
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 17,995. Newbon, H. July 31. Envelopes.-Relates to envelopes constructed to facilitate opening. The Figure shows the form of blank. The part b is folded on the part c and secured by the side flaps e ; the opening- flap a is then folded down outside, and the closing-flap d is secured over it by the gummed projections g. By pulling the exposed part of the flap a, the envelope is torn open. The envelope may be made with an extension, as described in Specification No. 12,951, A.D. 1895, or it may be formed in two parts to be secured together by gummed flaps; the shapes of the closing and opening flaps may also be modified.
Patent GB-189722439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Propelling Road Vehicles.
Inventor: DAVIDSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-09-30
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 22,439. Davidson, W. Sept. 30. Motor road vehicles.-Fig. 2 is a vertical transverse section showing the hydrocarbon or other engine B driving a vertical crank shaft E, carrying a horizontal disc-wheel H. The wheel is capable of communicating motion to the vertical shafts J through friction-wheels I, and thence motion is transmitted to the road wheels through toothed gear K, L, N. The shafts J are mounted at their lower ends in sliding bearings O, so that the friction pulleys I may be put in or out of contact with either the inner or outer driving-surfaces of the disc H. By this means starting, stopping, reversing, and steering may be effected.
Patent GB-189728239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Keys of Accordeons and the like.
Inventor: MEINEL CARL WILHELM
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 28,239. Meinel, C. W., and Meinel, C.W. Nov. 30. Accordions and like instruments.-The invention relates to means for making the keys d and valves T readily removable. The wire spindle or pivot g engages with notches i in the valves which are acted on by springs b. By raising the springs, the corresponding valves can be readily detached separately from the spindle. In Fig.5 the ends of the valves are guided and covered by a hood s, but this can be dispensed with. In Fig. 6, the valves are disposed in two rows T and h on either side of the handle, but the keys d, e of both rows lie on the same side. The keys e for the rear valves h are attached directly to blocks f which actuate the valves.
Patent GB-189803543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Projectiles.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1898-02-12
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 3543. Hadfield, R. A. Feb. 12. Drawings to Specification. Casting and moulding.-Projectiles may be cast in a mould having a head portion of iron, a body portion of sand, and a core which may have a metal tip at its point, as described in Specification No. 3237, A.D. 1892. The projectiles may be made of an alloy containing iron, carbon, chromium, nickel, silicon, and aluminium.
Patent GB-189808555-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Illuminating and Heating Gas.
Inventor: TOOTH EDWARD
Filed: 1898-04-12
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 8555. Tooth, E. April 12. Gas manufacture, materials and processes for.- A gas for illuminating and heating purposes is generated by bringing into contact with water a mixture of calcium carbide, unslaked lime, and terebene, or a solution of resin in molten naphthalene. Another hydrocarbon having a low melting point, such as paraffin, may be added.
Patent GB-189809977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Application of Silvering or Gilding Solutions to Glass, Porcelain, or other like Material, and Means for Mechanically Effecting the same.
Filed: 1898-04-30
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 9977. Improved Electric Glow Lamp Co. and Barnes, A. April 30. Gilding and silvering.-Metallic and reducing solutions are supplied from separate reservoirs A, A<1> by gravity or.air pressure to jets which mix at or near the surface to be coated. Each jet tube may be surrounded by a nozzle b, b<1> supplied with compressed air, to spray the solution. Or, according to the Provisional Specification, the jets may be directed against a pointed glass rod, from which the mixture drops upon the surface to be coated. Small articles to be coated, such as electric lamp bulbs a, are supported in the appaiatus shown by holders carried in bearings in a large wheel E. This is slowly rotated by frictional gearing with a driving-shaft F, to bring the articles successively under the spray-producer b, b<1>. The holders and articles are rotated by gearing H, h, h<1>. Parts of the lamps to be left unsilvered may be covered with protective material. The silvering may be afterwards coppered. The jets may otherwise be moved over the surfaces to be coated by hand, or by a reciprocating carriage.
Patent GB-189812856-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Seat for the Outsides of Tram-cars and Omnibuses and for like purposes.
Inventor: PARROTT GEORGE
Filed: 1898-06-08
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 12,856. Parrott, G. June 8. Aprons and seat protectors.-Relates to covers or aprons for omnibus and other exposed seats. Fig. 1 shows a seat with a reversible b a c k a within which the flexible cover g is normally drawn by a cord or chain h, Fig. 3, passing over pulleys h', h<2> carried by a bracket k, and connected to a lever i pressed downwards by a spring j. Other means may be used for withdrawing the cover, and may be situated beneath the seat or in a similar position. The cover has a handle g', and may pass over a roller g<1>. In Fig. 1, the back a is supported by bars b, c, d connected together and to the seat frame by slots and pins as shown.
Patent GB-189816824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Propelling Marine and Aerial Vessels.
Inventor: BRIX FEDOR
Filed: 1898-08-03
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 16,824. Brix, F. Aug. 3. Propelling by water jets.-Fig. 3 shows a sectional plan of the bow of a ship. Tubes, attached to the hull below the water-line, have their forward ends B larger in sectional area than their rear ends C. Water is forced in the direction of the arrows v by an ordinary screw propeller D, turbine D<1>, or pump D<11>. Fig. 4 shows the application to a submarine boat. The hollow cylinder B C, coaxial with the vessel, forms with the hull passages through which water is forced by the screws D. In modifications, the propellers may be arranged under the fore part ot the vessel, or the channel is formed in the vessel itself.
Patent GB-189820661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Distribution, Connection, or Terminal Boards for Telephonic Systems.
Inventor: BYNG MAX
Filed: 1898-09-30
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,661. Byng, M., and Bell, F. G. Sept. 30. Couplings.-A multiple coupling-board in which the conductors of multiple cables B-B<111> are connected by means of screws c, passing through insulating-bars a-a<111>, to metallic cross-bars. b is an earthed bar.
Patent GB-189827332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knitting Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 27,332. Thompson, W. P., [Burson, TV. W.]. Dec. 27. Parallel knitting - machines.-The needle bed is composed of strips C' spaced by strips C<2> riveted or dovetailed to them ; the strips C' form the sides, and C' the bottoms of the needle grooves. End bits c project on each side of the strips C<2>, and serve to guide the ends of the presser-hooks P, which work over but are narrower than the strips C<1>. Filling-pieces E' fit over each needle, and are reciprocated with the needles by the jacks F. The strips C' are spaced by the three grooved bars C', C<4>, C<5>; some of these, however, may be dispensed with, and merely used as gauges in building up the bed, in which case three round bars running through all the strips C' and through end plates have clamping - nuts on the ends. Plates H, pivoted on a rod D passing through holes in the strips C, have notches H' which engage the rear ends of the jacks F. The pattern drums are made up of a number of discs I<1>, I<2> strung on an axle : alternate discs are of smaller diameter than the rest, forming grooves ; the discs are formed with projections and recesses which act on projections h, h<1> on the plates H and throw the jacks into or out of range of the cams, and so put needles in or out of action in fashioning. One projection h bears on a large disc I<1>, and the other h<1> on the next smaller disc I<2>. The pattern drums are geared together by wheels I<3>, one of which is geared to the main shaft L by the gears L', J, a worm K, and wheels K<1>, K<3>. The worm K consists of a simple flange k having two switches k<2>, which are thrown to right or left by handles k<7>, k<8> or automatically ; when the switches are in their central position, the wheel K<1> is not operated. The thread-carrier plates S, Figs. 1 and 15, have guides s which run in grooves s<1>, Fig. 3. Pins v on the guides engage notches in a cross-bar connecting two longitudinal bars T sliding in grooves in the bars S', S<3>. These bars T are traversed by the cam slide carriage, pins R<3> on which engage slots in a bar connecting the bars T ; the slots give the requisite lag. When at one end of its stroke, the plate S slides into corresponding guides or grooves in the spokes of a wheel U. The wheel U is rotated to bring any particular thread carrier into operation by a pinion U<11> and rack U<21>, which has a pin u<5> engaging one of a series of grooves on the face of the wheel J. By means of a handle j<2>, a switch can be moved to throw the pin u<5> in one or other of the grooves. The presser-hooks or web holders P work in a grooved bar Q, being retained by the bar s<1> ; they are operated by cam rods R traversed by means of the pins R<3> and pairs of tappets R<2>, which are spaced apart to give the requisite lag.
Patent GB-189905543-A (GB)
Title: A Multiplex Selective System of Wireless Telegraphy.
Inventor: COHEN BERTRAM
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 5543. Cohen, B., and Cole, P. H. March 14. Wireless telegraphy.- Relates to a system of multiplex selective wireless telegraphy in which, by means of distributers, each apparatus is put into communication with the others in succession for minute intervals of time. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement of apparatus on a system of four subscribers. 0 represents the e receiver at this station, P, P', P' indicators for showing the state of the connections with the other stations, and H, H<1>, H<2> keys for transmitting to other stations. The transmitting vertical rod A is connected to the spark gap D and induction coil C, and the receiving vertical rod B is connected to the coherer G and receiving-relay M. The form of distributer shown consists of a sloping trough h, down which globules of mercury are allowed to flow intermittently from a reservoir a. The trough is provided with contact-pins k, k<1>, &c., connected to the receiver 0 and to the keys H &c. Several series of these contacts may be arranged in the trough, and one or more synchronizing-contacts connected to the magnet f operating the release of the mercury globules. In a modified form of distributer, the magnet f operates an escapement by which a wiper is freed and is carried to pass over a series of contacts arranged in an arc, thus performing the same functions as the globules of mercury. The apparatus may be employed to receive a number of messages from different lines, and by means of a second synchronized apparatus to distribute the messages on to their several separate lines.
Patent GB-189906081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tobacco Boxes.
Inventor: BENKE GYULA VON
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 6081. Benke, G. von. March 20. Tobacco boxes.-The box, which consists of an ordinary body E and lid A, is provided with a layer of sponge B in a space between the sides of the box and a strip of perforated metal or other material C fixed to the bottom D. The sponge when moistened keeps the tobacco moist.
Patent GB-189907198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stems for Tobacco Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: LANCON CHARLES
Filed: 1899-04-05
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 7198. Lanþon, C. April 5. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.- A part of the stem or mouthpiece is formed with three or more separate conduits, such as b, Figs. 1 and 2, each having a smoke bore or passage through it, cooling-spaces c being provided round the conduits or tubes b. The tubes b, as shown in the Figures, are brought together at or joined to the parts a, a', and may be formed in one piece by moulding &c. or separately or in any suitable way. The bores of the tubes b issue in openings h, h at the end of the mouthpiece.
Patent GB-189909087-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in FAsteners for Cloaks, Gloves, Shoes, and other Garments.
Inventor: PALMER VALERIA
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 9087. Palmer, V. May 1. Hook fastenings for cloaks, gloves, shoes, and other articles of dress. Plates A, B are attached to the parts to be fastened, by tangs put through the material and clinched, or by stitches through the holes I. One plate carries a staple E, and the other a spring tongue F which terminates in a hook G.
Patent GB-189912514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuel Feeding Devices for Furnaces.
Inventor: DAVIES JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 12,514. Davies, J. June 15. Mills and apparatus combined with mechanical stokers for furnaces. Coal is broken in the hopper 7 by rotating arms and ground small by the serrated roller 26 working against the adjustable plate 45. The pulverized product is delivered through the tube 5 to the furnace by the action of steam supplied through the nozzle 8, being distributed by the deflector 15.
Patent GB-189924327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stair Lifts.
Inventor: DODGE JAMES MAPES
Filed: 1899-12-06
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 24,327. Dodge, J. M. Dec. 6. Lifts of continuous-stairway type. The chain Fig. 3, consists of overlapping links, shown enlarged in Figs. 11 and 12, pivoted together and fitted at intervals with cross-bars B and B<1>. The corner links 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 are modified in shape to allow of the necessary flexure. Fig. 1 shows the complete lift. The chain band a passes around sprocket-wheels F and E. The cross-bars B and B' are fitted with end rollers adapted to engage alternately with guide-grooves D and D<1> to form the treads and risers. On return these rollers engage with a groove D'.
Patent GB-190004619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Running Gear for Automobiles.
Inventor: PHILLIPS ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1900-03-10
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4619. Phillips, R. E., [Lindstrom, C. A., Hewitt, J., and Hewitt, T.]. March 10. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the framing of the undercarriages of motor vehicles, and to means for supporting the motors, and to brakes, especially applicable to electrically - propelled vehicles. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the undercarriage. The front axle a, in which are pivoted the steering axles b, is connected to the rear axle d by reaches h. These are attached to the front axle by double or swivel joints i, and embrace the rear axle in such manner as to permit relative movement when passing over uneven ground. The reaches may be connected by a transverse rod k, and are arched at the rear end so as to pass over the motors 5. Preferably a separate motor is provided for each of the driving- wheels. The motors are furnished at the rear with brackets which embrace the axle and keep the gear engaged, and at the front with arms by which they are suspended by bolts p from the reaches h. These bolts are provided with springs or cushions for absorbing shock. A brake, shown in Fig. 8, is enclosed with the motor in such manner that dust and dirt are excluded. The brake shoes t, separated by a spring z, are pivoted in the casing, with their free ends u overlapping and engaged by a cam x, by which the brake may be applied from the outside.
Patent GB-190009268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery for Straightening and Cutting Wire.
Inventor: ROBINSON FRANK
Filed: 1900-05-19
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 9268. Robinson, F., and Goodall, W. May 19. Straightening.-A straightener for use in wire cutting and straightening machines has a body E, Fig. 1, with cap plates F to complete the circle, so that the device may serve as its own drum, and be rotated at a high speed on journals M. Dies L with pins K are alternately adjusted slightly out of line at the axis of the drum by sockets J, screwing into the body and operated from the circumference of the drum by a screwdriver. The wire passes through apertures N in the journals. For small wire, square dies P. Fig. 7, are mounted to slide in grooves in plates T carried iu the body. The dies are displaced laterally by inclines on plates V, having half-nuts W engaging screws X by which the plates V may be adjusted.
Patent GB-190013291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chairs.
Inventor: SUTTLE JOHN
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 13,291. Suttle, J. Aug. 7. Chairs.-The back a and seat frame are pivoted on a rod b, which passes through lugs on the base frame c. Stays k, pivoted to the frame j, pass through slots l in the lower bars m of the arms, which are secured to the back. The back can move independently of the seat frame, until pins o on the stays k come up to the bars m. The lower end of the back a is connected by pivoted links e to tubes f, which slide through cross-bars f<1> of the base frame, and are connected to the board g. The foot-rest h has rods i which telescope into the tubes f. Springs p tend to pull the foot-rest inwards. By pressing on the back the foot-rest is first projected a short distance for the feet to rest on ; further pressure causes the seat to turn on its pivots. The footrest can be pulled out independently of any motion of the back.