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Patent GB-189717125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Velocipedes.
Inventor: NISBET GEORGE ALFRED
Filed: 1897-07-20
Granted: 1897-09-18
Abstract: 17,125. Nisbet, G. A. July 20. Frames; saddles and seats; saddle springs and supports; safety wheels and supports; bicycles.- The invention is shown as applied to a lady's bicycle. The frame is formed of double members a, b, c, d connected to a fork f, f<1>, from which a stem f<3> passes to the steering-socket. The upper part of the frame forms a horizontal surface for receiving a special form of seat or saddle. In a modification, the members d are arranged nearly vertical. To adapt the frames for use by gentlemen, suitable sockets are provided for securing the shaped and enlarged ends of a strengthening-rod. The saddle is formed of upper and lower plates l<4>, l<6>, between which are interposed five springs m<1>. The lower plate is provided with a stem l<1>, sliding within a tube l and governed by springs l<2>, l<5>. The tube l rises from a block h<1> which rests on springs j, j<1> and is capable of moving horizontally within a casing h by means of rollers h<2> running on rails j<2>. The position of the block h<1> within the casing is regulated by means of the spring catch k', k<4> which acts through an opening k<3> in the casing. To enable machines to be ridden in crowded thoroughfares, and to facilitate mounting and dismounting, a support is provided consisting a pair of wheels n carried by a fork n' the stem of which enters a curved sleeve n<3> where it is connected to plates acted on by springs. The wheels n are raised from the ground, against the pressure of the springs, by a cord o passing over pulleys o<1> and connected to a handle p<2>. When the handle p<2> is released, the springs press the wheels into contact with the ground. The handle p<2> is attached to a piston which slides within a cylinder p, and is acted on by a spring; it slides in the slot p<4> and may be fixed by turning it into the notches shown.
Patent GB-189721337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Audible Signalling Apparatus for Warning Drivers, Platelayers, and other on Railways.
Inventor: HOUGHTON SAMUEL
Filed: 1897-09-17
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 21,337. Houghton, S. Sept. 17. Fog and audible signals; signalling approach of trains. - Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 6923, A.D. 1895. A warning signal for drivers, platelayers, and others consists of a bell or whistle on the locomotive worked by a spring lever A pivoted to a bracket B fixed to the rail C. A serrated wheel H mounted on the locomotive engages the lever A, and is caused to rotate as the locomotive passes, and to actuate a rod K connected to a bell M or to the whistle.' The wheel H is provided with spare holes for connecting up the rod K, so that it may be turned round to a fresh position when one side becomes worn. The bracket B is arranged so that the lever may be turned round out of the operative position when desired. The bell may be perforated for the better emission of sound.
Patent GB-189721517-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bottle or Vessel for Spraying purposes.
Inventor: ATTWOOD CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1897-09-20
Granted: 1897-11-27
Abstract: 21,517. Attwood, C. J. Sept. 20. Spray producers.-Relates to a spraying bottle or vessel for distributing disinfectants, scents, hair washes, &c. The vessel A is provided with a siphon tube b<1>, which terminates in the nozzle E and is normally closed by a valve controlled by the lever W. The nozzle is provided with a terminal screw cap K, which is formed with one or more fine perforations k<3>. The vessel is charged with the liquid and with air or gas under pressure, so that, when the valve is opened, the liquid is discharged through the tube b<1> and perforations k<3> in the form of a spray. The nozzle E, instead of being vertical, may be inclined at any suitable angle.
Patent GB-189804925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying Apparatus.
Inventor: THOMSEN CARL WALDEMAR JENSENIU
Filed: 1898-02-28
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 4925. Thomsen, C. W. J. Feb. 28. Drying-apparatus.-The material to be dried is fed by the hopper a into a drum revolving in an inclined position in an air-heated chamber f, hot air from which is caused to pass, by means of an exhauster e, through the cap covered holes g<1> into and through the front part of the drum. The drum discharges into a chamber i, separated from the heating-chamber, and from which the material is discharged by a conveyer through a weighted valve, air currents in the rear end of the drum being thus prevented.
Patent GB-189807813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Anchors.
Inventor: SYKES RICHARD
Filed: 1898-04-01
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 7813. Sykes, R. April 1. Anchors.-The shank has a globular end a<1> fitting into a corresponding recess in the head, and is secured in place by a bush h<5> and pins h<1>. The neck a' of the shank is a loose fit in the elongated aperture h<6> through the head, thereby allowing considerable freedom of movement to the shank. In a modified arrangement, the shank is secured in place by a cover bolted on to the head, and other equivalent arrangements are shown and described.
Patent GB-189808152-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Jointing Rail Lengths of Railways and Tramways.
Inventor: FALK HERMAN WAHL
Filed: 1898-04-05
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 8152. Falk, H. W. April 5. Casting.-Relates to a method of jointing railway and tramway rails by casting metal round the abutting ends. The rails are placed closely end to end ; wedges are driven in between the ends, which are then secured by clamps at several of the joints to exert a downward pressure on the heads. Moulds are then fitted round the joints, and filled with molten metal. The clamps are left on the joints until they have cooled down sufficiently to prevent bulging or setting up. Fig. 1 shows a finished joint with a suitable clamp in position.
Patent GB-189809895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising and Lowering Arc Lamps.
Inventor: DAVY WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1898-04-29
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 9895. Davy, W. J., and Thomas-Davies, G. April 29. Supporting lumps. - A winch, for raising or lowering an arc lamp by means of a cord, consists of a drum a, on which the cord is secured and wound, and which can be turned upon the bearing b by a handle p. The drum may be within the lower part of a post, and the shaft o of the handle inserted through a small hole in the post into the drum and bearing b. The shaft carries a stud r to engage in a slotted projection m on the drum. The end of the shaft is rounded, so that, when pushed in further, after the stud r has entered the slot, it displaces the bevelled arms of weighted pawls h, which normally engage ratchet teeth f on the drum, and the lamp may then be lowered under control of the handle. A handle with a hollow barrel fitting on a shaft may act similarly.
Patent GB-189814372-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Extracting Coal Dust from Flue Gases.
Inventor: BETH WILHELM
Filed: 1898-06-29
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 14,372. Beth, W. June 29. Smoke and fumes, treating. - Coal dust is separated from flue gases by means of a filter. Water in the form of steam or spray is mixed with the gases before reaching the filter, and they may be further cooled, to facilitate the separation of the coal dust, by the introduction of cold air, or by other means.
Patent GB-189820867-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Fire Resisting Window Blinds.
Inventor: HULL JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 20,867. Hull, J. W. Oct. 4. Window blinds. - Fire - resisting window blinds are made by using closely-woven wire fabric E, which is attached at or near its end to an ordinary spring or single cord roller. The edges K are bound or strengthened, and a bottom strip F is attached to the fabric.
Patent GB-189821441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminating Contrivances.
Inventor: GANTKE HUGO
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 21,441. Gantke, H. Oct. 12. Reflectors and holders therefor.-Illuminating- devices for use in shops &c. consist of electric lamps &c. d fixed in laths a having reflecting-surfaces of any of the sections, such as shown in Figs. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. The laths are suspended on the inside of the shop windows &c. by means of chain which engage in perforations g at each end of the lath, and are adjustably hooked to racks on the sides of the windows
Patent GB-189901249-A (GB)
Inventor: VEAUCE JEAN ARMAND ANATOLE VIS
Filed: 1899-01-18
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 1249. Veauce, Jean Armand Anatole, Viscount de. Jan. 18. Billiards.-Relates to electrical - heating - apparatus for billiard tables. Fig. 2 shows in plan the arrangement of the rheostats having two wires, one for slight and the other for medium heating, or both for greater heating, which are arranged under the bed of the billiard table. A partition supports the rheostats and prevents the heated air from escaping too quickly. A switch is provided on the billiard table, or in the walls of the billiard room.
Patent GB-189908547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps, especially those used in Dredging Operations.
Inventor: PARK RICHARD PICKUP
Filed: 1899-04-24
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 8547. Park, R. P. April 24. Centrifugal pumps for dredging &c. The sides E of the runner A are made of greater diameter than the runner, and to their outer sides are fixed additional blades F. The effect of this arrangement is to prevent grit, mud, &c. from getting between the runner and the casing, and into the bearings. By making the efficiency or number of the blades F on the two sides of the runner unequal, the thrust of the shaft towards the suction pipe may be controlled.
Patent GB-189908583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Side Lights.
Inventor: ROBERTSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8583. Robertson, A. April 25. Cabin and deck lights.-Relates to side lights in which the glass frame swivels in a yoke or frame hinged to the fixed frame and which are provided with inside hinged shutters. The glass frame C is mounted on trunnions in a yoke B hinged to lugs a, a on the fixed frame A. By means of a nut c<2> on a stud movable in a curved slot in the yoke, the glass frame can be secured at any desired inclination when open. An internal flange on the yoke bears on a lip c on the glass frame when closed. E is the inside shutter hinged on the pin a'. It is slotted so that it can be pulled forwards in order that the hook formed on it may clear the pin e, after which it can be pushed inwards again so that it is held by the hook in the dotted position.
Patent GB-189912299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Fret Sawing Machines.
Inventor: BREWER EDWARD GODFREY
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 12,299. Brewer, E. G., and Stevens, P. H. June 13. Sawing.-Relates chiefly to a device for keeping a uniform tension on a fret-saw. The guided rods H, D, to which the ends of the fret-saw are clamped, are connected to the middle joints of toggle-levers L, L', the ends of which move in transverse guides N, N<1>. The ends of the togglelever are pulled together by a spiral spring P. The variation of the angle of the rods L, L' compensates for the variation in the tension of the spring P, so that the tension on the saw K is approximately uniform. The saw is reciprocated by a crank F. and connecting-rod E.
Patent GB-189914725-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Apparatus for Use in Decorating Ceramic Ware.
Inventor: MOUNTFORD FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 14,725. Mountford, F. July 18. Stencilling-apparatus.-An apparatus for use in decorating ceramic ware comprises a box A, provided with a lid C, having an aperture D over which a stencil E and the tile or other article F to be decorated are successively laid. The box may be made of wood, and is lined with tin, zinc, or other suitable material. Colour is applied to the article F by means of brushes H, which pass through apertures in a fixed frame I, and are attached to a vertically-reciprocating frame G, which may be actuated by means of a handle K. As the bristles pass the apertures in the frame I, they cause the colour to be forcibly projected against the stencil and tile or other ceramic article. A metal cover P may be used, when desired, to close the aperture D.
Patent GB-189915657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Speed Governors for Steam or other Engines or Motors.
Inventor: HORNSBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-07-31
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 15,657. Hornsby, W., Roberts, D., and James, C. July 31. Centrifugal governors.-Relates to the application of an auxiliary spring for altering the speed of control of the engine, and at the same time maintaining a constant percentage of variation of speed between full and no load. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the governor sleeve operates on levers c on a rock-shaft b, which is furnished with an arm e to which one end of the auxiliary spring h is attached. The attachment is to a block f capable of being shifted by a screw. The other end of the spring may be connected to a similarly-adjustable block in a bracket j or to a fixed point. When two screw blocks are used, the adjusting-screws are geared together as shown by a universally-jointed shaft or by a flexible shaft. Pointers and an adjusting hand-wheel are provided on the bracket j or on the arm e.
Patent GB-189920380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Candle-holders.
Inventor: MACIVY WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1899-10-11
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 20,380. MacIvy, W. G., [trading as Hiram, Junior, & Co.]. Oct. 11. Drawings to Specification. Flower holders or supports, and other table articles, may be utilized for storing liquid, which is supplied as required to the tubes or holders of candle lamps in which the candle is automatically raised, as it is consumed, by liquid instead of by the usual spring pressure, to maintain the flame at an approximately constant level.
Patent GB-190001981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Three Dimension Pantograph Engraving Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-01-31
Granted: 1901-01-31
Abstract: 1981. Lock, W. H., and Barr, M. Jan. 31. Engraving.-A three-dimension pantograph engraving-machine comprises a pantograph 1, pivoted to a pillar 2 and provided with a sleeve 4, receiving a tracer-rod 3, which carries a crosshead 5 mounted in slotted arms 7. These arms are carried by a boss 8, mounted upon a rod 14, which passes through a bearing- block 12, on the sleeve 4, and a bearing- block 11 supported by a block 10, which is free to turn upon the tool-holder 9 and is carried by the pantograph. The boss 8 is connected to the rod 14 by means of a spline 16 and groove 15. The block 12 and boss 8 are free to move along the rod 14, but longitudinal motion of the rod 14 within the block 11 is prevented by means of a collar and disc crank 17 fixed to the rod. A diametrical slot formed in the crank 17 engages with a pin adjustably attached to a slotted arm 27, secured to a rod 24, which is supported by adjustable screws 25 fitted within sockets 26 on the block 10. Upon the rod 24 are slotted arms 23 supporting the ends of a crosshead 20, which is carried by the tube 21 of the holder 9. In a modified form of the machine, the pantograph is connected to the work table, which is mounted to move in any horizontal direction in the usual way. In a second modification of the machine, the tracer-rod is adjustably mounted upon a series of arms carried by a rod corresponding to the rod 14, Fig. 2, so that the means for adjusting the relative motions of the tracer-rod and tool is situated at the tracing end of the machine. A modified form of the mechanism between the tool-holder and rod 14 comprises an adjustable slotted plate, and a slotted oscillating-arm adapted to guide the pin, carried by arm 27, so that its motion is vertical instead of being curvilinear.
Patent GB-190005782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Waggon Couplings.
Inventor: HOLMES GEORGE SOCKETT
Filed: 1900-03-28
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 5782. Kolmes, G. S. March 28. Couplings, automatic and non - automatic.-The link a, which is rule - jointed to the link s, is raised to the coupling position by the arm c carried by the rotatable shaft b. When two vehicles meet, the buffers q release the spring detent l from the slotted disc k by means of the parts shown, and the link a falls over and engages the hook of the adjacent vehicle. The detent l may be released by hand.
Patent GB-190007208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combustion Chambers of Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: LINDEMANN OTTOCAR
Filed: 1900-04-18
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 7208. Lindemann, O., [K÷rting, E.]. April 18. Gas and like engines.-Folds or ribs e are formed on the interior of the combustion chamber a to convey some of its heat to the water jacket as in Figs. 1 and 1<a>. Or a cooled tube may project into the combustion chamber for the same purpose, as in Fig. 2 ; two electric igniters d' are employed in this case.
Patent GB-190009690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Brake-gear for Tramway and like Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WATMOUGH GEORGE EDWIN
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 9690. Watmough, G. E. May 26. Brakes for tramcars and the like. The turn-buckle E is locked, after the brake rods A, B have been adjusted, by the forked end of the arm D, which is pivoted on a horizontal pin C carried by the mounting C' riveted to the rod A.
Patent GB-190010447-A (GB)
Title: A Brush or Broom Handle Fastener.
Inventor: DIXON JAMES
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 10,447. Dixon, J. June 8. Handles, fixing to stocks. - T h e handle B is fixed to the stock C of a brush or broom by a metal ferrule A threaded inside and out.
Patent GB-190011122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Exhaust Steam.
Inventor: BALDWIN LEON FAY NEEDHAM
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 11,122. Lake, H. H., [Baldwin, L. F. N.]. June 19. Exhaust, rendering invisible by superheating. -Relates to means for drying by superheating and thus rendering invisible the exhaust steam from the engines of motor road vehicles &c. Above the tubular boiler A is a chamber B, having an inclined top plate b. To this chamber the hot gases are delivered, and from it they are discharged through pipes C, D, one of which is directed upwards and the other downwards. Above this chamber B is a superheating - chamber, through which the exhaust flowing from the pipe G is caused to take a tortuous path to the discharge pipe H by diaphragms d, d<1>, &c. The discharge pipe H opens into the pipe D. Should air enter through the pipe C, it is caused to take a circuitous path to the pipe H by a radial diaphragm E.
Patent GB-190012814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cylinder Printing Presses.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1900-07-16
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 12,814. Jensen, P., [Leipziger Schnellpressenfabrik Actiengesellschaft vorm. Schmiers, Werner, & Stein]. July 16. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces.- Relates to cylinder machines for printing on webs. The cylinder is in bearings l raised by springs f, and is pressed down into printing position by levers a, b pivoted at n and having pivoted links or pieces c with rollers d operated by cam bars e on the carriage or bed i. The links c can yield in one direction so that the levers a, b are not operated on the return movement of the bed. The ends of the levers a bear on screws g which limit the movements of bearings l. The parts b of the levers may be adjustable on the parts a by means of the holes p. The length of the print may be varied by providing cam bars e of different lengths. When the cylinder rises, a stud thereon enters a recess in the bearing m, thereby locking the cylinder. On the bed are bars on which the ends of the cylinder bear, to prevent too great pressure of the cylinder on the forme.
Patent GB-190020542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hangers for Trousers and other Garments.
Inventor: PYNCHON LAURISTON FRANCIS LEWI
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 20,542. Pynchon, L. F. L., and Mahl, E. M. Nov. 14. Suspenders for articles of dress.-Relates to an appliance for hanging up trousers and other garments. Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 3 a plan, of the appliance. It consists of a bracket a by which it is secured to a wall or elsewhere, and of a ledge b in which are cut grooves b<2>, b<3> which serve to hold two members of a spring metal rod c, which is folded on itself several times and serves as the means of supporting the garments. The inner end of the rod c may have a downwardlyturned part b<1>, which lies in an aperture in the bracket, but this part b<1> may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190102250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners.
Inventor: HINCKLEY HOWARD
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 2250. Hinckley, H. Feb. 1. Actuating gas valves and cocks.-The thermostatic device c', for automatically closing the valve when the flame is accidentally or otherwise extinguished, is supplemented by a vacuum-producing device g by which the diaphragm valve 5 is initially opened, and automatically closed after a predetermined time in the event either of the burner not being lit, or of the flame being blown out before the burner has been heated up, thereby rendering it unnecessary to hold the valve open until the flame has heated the burner. The burner h is connected by insulating material m to the casting a, in which the horizontal gas channels e, c<5> are normally closed by a spring actuated diaphragm valve 5. The interior of the india-rubber or other flexible cup g communicates with the valve chamber through a hole i in the cup d<1>, and the cup g is formed with one or more minute holes 2, through which the air escapes when the cup is compressed by means of the disc 4 and the actuating lever 1. As soon as the pressure is removed, the flexible cup g recovers its form, thereby creating a vacuum in the valve chamber, opening the valve 5 and allowing the gas to pass by the channels e, c<5>, c to the burner. Should the burner be not lit, or the flame be extinguished before the burner is heated up, the valve 5 only remains open until the vacuum has been destroyed by the entrance of air through the holes 2, the size and number of these holes determining the period during which the valve remains open. If the burner be properly lit, the free end c<2> of the thermostatic device c<1> causes the adjustable screw 9 to press upon the flexible diaphragm a<1> and force the rod f sufficiently far to the left to keep the valve 5 open until the extinction of the flame causes the thermostatic strip c<1> to cool and move the screw 9 to the right, whereupon the valve 5 is closed by the spring j. The thermostatic strip c' is protected at the top, back, and sides by a casing 7.
Patent GB-190102736-A (GB)
Inventor: ROBB WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 2736. Robb, W. J. Feb. 8. Driving-gear.-Relates to single-acting engines with two or more cylinders, and consists of means for transmitting the power to a single crank. The invention is particularly applicable to internalcombustion engines of the Otto-cycle type. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the cylinders act on a three-armed lever rocking on the shaft B, and driving the crank-shaft A through the connecting- rod D. In other forms, the connecting-rod D is connected to a crank on the shaft B, instead of to the three-armed lever. One of these is shown in Fig. 5, the shaft B being rocked by arms H, H'.
Patent GB-190105545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Golf Clubs.
Inventor: WHITTET CHARLES STOBIE
Filed: 1901-03-16
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 5545. Whittet, C. S. March 16. Golf.-The heads of wooden golf clubs are connected to the handle by a wedge-shaped and dovetail key a and groove, the key being formed on the handle A, and the groove in the heel and neck of the head B. A stop at the end of the groove prevents the head from flying off if the glue (which may be used for additional security) gives way. The joint is bound with glued cord.