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Patent GB-189703799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Velocipedes.
Inventor: HEARSON THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1897-02-12
Granted: 1898-01-01
Abstract: 3799. Hearson, T. A. Feb. 12. Brakes for bicycles &c. are formed of alternate series of revolving and fixed washers, which may be pressed together to produce the retarding effect by screw or cam arrangements operated by backpedalling or by hand or foot levers. Figs. 1 and 2 show an arrangement which may be operated by back-pedalling, or by a hand or foot lever and screw, or by both. A nut LN screwed on to the end LH of the hub H is provided with feathers to receive washers RW, and a drum FD fixed on the wheel axle is also provided with feathers to receive washers FW which alternate with the washers RW. The chain-wheel CW is mounted on a quick-threaded bush B, which is screwed on to the end RH of the hub, so that it may be slightly rotated by back-pedalling, thus forcing the discs together and applying the brake. To allow this movement to take place, the chain-wheel is provided with projecting serrated segments S<1>, S<2> which impinge against blocks S for forward driving. The blocks S have spring tail pieces which engage the serrations in the segments and hold the brake on until another forward or backward pedalling effort is exerted. Copper washers may be interposed between the washers RW, FW to prevent binding. The washers may also be forced together by means of two screws Z orerated by crank arms and hand or foot levers. In a modification, the drum carrying the non-rotating washers is formed of two parts which may be moved relatively to each other, to force the two series of washers together and apply the brake, by means of elliptical or cam rods rotated by crank arms connected to a hand-lever.
Patent GB-189704594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Hubs of Wheels.
Inventor: FARNELL ALBERT
Filed: 1897-02-20
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 4594. Farnell, A. Feb. 20. Hubs.-Relates to ball-bearing hubs for the wheels of velocipedes and motor road vehicles, two forms being shown in section. The hub is preferably formed of a cylindrical tube 2, at each end of which is secured a disc 3 having a spoke-flange 4 and a depressed part 7 forming the ball-race, the centre 6 being cut away. Separate hardened bearing-cups may be placed in the part 7, or, as in Fig. 4, the disc 3 may embrace the end of the tube 2 and be internally screw-threaded to receive a bearing-cup 9. If a toothed pinion 12 is required, the cylindrical part of the bent disc 3 may be externally screw-threaded to receive it, and a separate piece may receive the bearing-cup.
Patent GB-189709569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Linotype and Analogous Machines.
Filed: 1897-04-14
Granted: 1898-04-14
Abstract: 9569. Linotype Co. and Girod, E. April 14. Linotype and like machines.-Relates to improvements in the class of machines described in Specifications No. 14,582, A.D. 1890, and No. 26,648, A.D. 1896. Four separate parts are described in the machine :-(1) A composed line of matrices Y is supported on a table I capable of rising so as to allow the matrices to be moved horizontally along a guide to the top of the reciprocating frame N. To ensure that the rising can only take place at the proper moment, a pivoted locking-piece I<25> prevents the table from rising except when the frame N is in its correct position. In this position the slide I<26> is forced to the right, thus swinging the locking-piece I<25> out of the path of the table I. (2) A wiper I<32> is mounted on an arm 1<33> dependent from the table I, and is brought into contact with the trimming-edges at such a time that there is no fear of damage. (3) The apparatus for distributing the matrices is arranged so that the matrices are received on guides and brought up to a stop. The guides are bevelled upwards between the screw shafts which terminate in front of the stop. The front matrix is raised by a spring- actuated and cam-controlled lifter when it is moved forward to the screws by a cam-driven push rod and is held vertical by tripping guides until received by the screws. (4) Means for preventing the casting-mechanism from acting unless the matrices are in correct position to receive the molten metal. The mould-wheel 0 is provided with two or four openings o. The frame P carries a slide rod a<23> provided with a dog, and has a tripping-plate a<26> arranged opposite the dog. The top end of the rod a<23> projects into the path of the transporting-frame N. If the frame N does not fall far enough to enable the plate a<26> to pass the dog, the mould-wheel 0 in coming into position tilts the rod a<23> so as to swing the lever a<22> and cut out the casting-mechanism. A handle a<14> is employed for re-setting the casting-mechanism. A yielding tripping-device is employed for re-setting the rod and slide.
Patent GB-189712290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Printing Plates.
Inventor: CURTIS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1897-05-18
Granted: 1897-08-28
Abstract: 12,290. Curtis, B. F., and Wesel, F. May 18. Printing-surfaces -A printing-plate A is formed with a central longitudinal rib B having an enlarged head C which rests within a corresponding channel formed by recesses in the base blocks D. The upper and inner edges of the blocks D are bevelled as shown at e. The blocks D in pairs with the plates A are placed in the chase with rules G between the pairs of blocks, and are locked up by means of quoins. In another method of mounting the plates, only one block is formed with a bevelled top edge and with a recess to receive the bulging part of a rib on the printing-plate.
Patent GB-189718625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Castors.
Inventor: JONES JAMES GEORGE
IPC: B60B33/08
Filed: 1897-08-11
Granted: 1897-09-11
Abstract: 18,625. Jones, J. G., Ramsey, r. A., and James, H. Aug. 11. Castors.-The ball e bears against a plate b having three projections c. and rests in an annular recess. The ball is retained by a cup d, and the castor is fixed by a plate or socket a.
Patent GB-189721603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sectional or Water-tube Steam Boilers.
Inventor: ALLEN JOHN FRANKLIN
Filed: 1897-09-21
Granted: 1897-10-30
Abstract: 21,603. Allen, J. F. Sept. 21. Water-tube boilers.-Horizontal lower headers d, d are joined up to inclined water tubes f, which by bulbous ends open to horizontal pipes e communicating with the steam and water drum g. Two additional steam and water drums h are provided, being joined to the upper drum by suitable unions. The drums h open to a small cross-pipe l and the vertical pipe j, through which feed and circulating water passes to the base of the boiler. The upper part of the pipe contains a non- return valve. By means of handholes d<2>, cleaning-rods can be inserted in the tubes f, which are placed at such an angle as to permit of this being accomplished. The upper parts of the boiler are slung from overhead girders. In a modification, the upper headers open in the crown of the upper steam and water-drum.
Patent GB-189723755-A (GB)
Title: A Chalk-holder for Billiard Rooms.
Inventor: BACHMANN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1897-10-15
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 23,755. Bachmann, F. Oct. 15. Billiards.-Chalk holders are e a c h formed of a double cast-iron frame A, attached to t h e ceiling, and provided with two pulleys over which pass cords E, connected together at F, and continued by a cord H carrying the chalk K. The other ends of the cords E are attached to a counterweight through which, and through the small figure shown, the cords pass.
Patent GB-189726394-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cutter Wheel for Coal Cutting Machines, and Cutter Wheel Bracket.
Inventor: GARFORTH WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1897-11-12
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 26,394. Garforth, W. E., Sutcliffe, R., and Buxton, W. Nov. 12. Undercutting.-Relates to a cutter wheel and cutter wheel bracket for undercutting-machines. Reference is made to Specification No. 3760, A.D. 1897. The cutter wheel is made in three parts detachable for transport. One part a is made in one piece with the central plate or boss b and the other two parts c on opposite sides of the first piece are fitted to it and secured by bolts f as shown in Fig. 1. The bracket, Fig. 2, has an approximately-triangular portion o inclined at such an angle to the part q by which it is attached to the frame of the machine that it lies parallel to the seam when the machine is laid horizontally.
Patent GB-189727727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bridges or Brackets for Supporting Levers employed in Flushing Cisterns and the like.
Inventor: CLAUGHTON THOMAS
Filed: 1897-11-25
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 27,727. Claughton, T., and Claughton, J. H. Nov. 25. Tanks and cisterns.-The valve lever E is mounted on a removable stud F in bearings G on a bridgepiece A bolted at B and C to the top of the tank. The stroke of the lever is regulated by stops H. Set - screws J may also be employed for the purpose.
Patent GB-189729710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: BROWNE DAVID
Filed: 1897-12-15
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 29,710. Brown, D., and Kamperdyk, P. Dec. 15. Drawings to Specification. Secondary batteries.-The electrodes consist of a number of balls, such as lead shot, or of grooved cubes, or of grooved bodies of other shapes collected together in suitable cells, and having in them conductors of forked shape or with spikes. The electrodes are separated from each other by perforated plates.
Patent GB-189730362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cooling Paper in a Paper Machine, or for Removing Dust and the like from Paper in Paper Machines, Cutting, Ruling, and other Machines or Apparatus.
Inventor: STAFFEL LOUIS
Filed: 1897-12-22
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 30,362. Staffel, L. Dec. 22. Drawings to Specification. Dust and the like, collecting.-Dust and the like are removed from the paper by jets of air issuing from nozzles in an adjustable pipe connected with a fan.
Patent GB-189800771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dies for Use in the Manufacture of Cases and portions of Cases and the like for Holding and Displaying Jewellery and other Articles.
Inventor: WHEELER GEORGE
Filed: 1898-01-11
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 771. Wheeler, G. Jan. 11. Stamping-The parts of cases for holding jewellery and other articles are stamped and cut from sheets of cardboard by dies as shown in Figs. 3, 4, 9, and 10. The upper die a, which has guide-pins d engaging in slots C in the lower die b, has a raised part e which, acting in conjunction with the recessed part h in the lower die, shapes the blank as shown in Fig. 13. The edge j in the lower die cuts off the blank, the waste portion falling into the recess l. In Figs. 9 and 10 the upper die is fitted with a cutter n for cutting out a slot such as in blocks or holders for displaying brooches.
Patent GB-189805237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Ornamentation of Fabrics.
Inventor: ASTON-NEE-FAURE KATHARINA JOHA
Filed: 1898-03-03
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 5237. Aston, (nÚe Faure), K. J. M. March 3. Flowers, artificial, are produced on net or other fabric by attaching petals, formed of another suitably-coloured fabric, by stitching or adhesively. The stems, leaves, &c are embroidered on the net.
Patent GB-189812121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buckets, Cans, or Vessels for Holding Water or other liquid.
Inventor: MILLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-05-28
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 12,121. Miller, W. May 28. Buckets and p a i l s ; water cans. -Relates to the construction of lids or covers for buckets, cans, or vessels for holding water or other liquid. The lid is made detachable, and, in two parts D, hinged together along the middle. Each part is pressed down by a coiled wire spring H, and is connected to the handle A. by chains J so that, when the bucket is tilted for emptying, the handle pulls opens one side of the lid. The ends of the pivot pin E of the hinge enter the handle lugs B, but the pin can be disengaged by moving it longitudinally by means of the bent portion F, which may be secured by a catch G.
Patent GB-189814175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Matches.
Inventor: CORDES WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1898-06-27
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 14,175. Cordes, W. G. June 27. Matches.-An igniting-composition for use in dipping match splints consists of an intimate mixture of potassium chloride, ground glass, whitening, plaster of Paris or cement, glue, water, dyeing-material, and red phosphorus.
Patent GB-189814487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Handle Bars for Cycles, Motor Vehicles, and the like.
Inventor: BELCHER HENRY
Filed: 1898-06-30
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 14,487. Belcher, H., and Easom, F. June 30. Motor road vehicles, handle-bars for. The handle-bar is mounted so as to be free to rotate to a small extent in a horizontal socket, but is fitted with a spring or springs to keep the handles in a raised position. In Fig. 1, the spring D is enclosed in the stem and is connected by a lever D' passing through slots B<2>, B<3>, and a link D<5> with a screw C fixed in the handle-bar A and projecting through a slot B' in the socket B. Blocks E, E' forced apart by a bolt E<2> may be used to adjust the bar in its socket or, when necessary, to lock the bar therein. The link D<5> may be replaced by a strap passing over the socket to the bolt E<2>. The spring D is adjustable by a hook D' and nut D<3>. The socket may carry a sleeve on which the brake lever is mounted. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which a flat spring D<6> is used, one end being secured to the screw E<2> by a clamp E<6>, and the other end being fixed to the stem. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, the screw E<2> bears on a crosshead carried by two spring F<3> working in cylinders F fixed to the stem. The socket may be fitted with ball bearings if necessary. Other arrangements for expanding the handle-bar in the socket may be used, such for instance as those described in Specification No. 29,715, A.D. 1896. The invention is applicable to handles mounted on independent handle-bars &c.
Patent GB-189816095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hand-brakes for Railway Wagons.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1898-07-23
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 16,095. Feeny, V. I. July 23. Brakes.-Relates to hand-brakes, more particularly of the kind described in Specification No. 1045, A.D. 1896. The brake lever B is held in its off position by the engagement of a pin D thereon with a slot c<1>, and in any of its on positions by the engagement of the pin with one of the upwardly-curved slots c in a curved link or rack A pivoted at a and having a counterweight C. The link has a cam surface e and a re-entrant surface d, and may be suspended by a lug a<1>. A projection may engage the pin D to limit its upward motion.
Patent GB-189817594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ink Fountains for Printing Presses.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1898-08-15
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 17,594. Haddan, R., [Merchant, S. L.]. Aug. 15. Inking-apparatus.-Relates to ink fountains for platen presses. Fig. 2 shows a front elevation, Fig. 4 a cross-section, and Fig. 5 an end view of the fountain, which consists of a ribbed back plate b to the ends of which are pivoted the end pieces e carrying the ductor roll f. On the plate b are ears c pivoted on the ears d<1> at the ends of a bar d fixed by its hub d' to a bar or arm g projecting from the frame carrying the inkdistributing plate. On the rib b<1> of the plate b is fixed an ear b<2> to which is pivoted a bolt h passing through an ear h<1> on the bar d, and having an adjusting-nut i by which the fountain can be adjusted so that the roll f is in correct position for the upper inking-roller to contact with it. The end pieces e are adjustable, to regulate the supply of ink, by screws k fixed therein passing through eyes n on the ears c and having adjusting-nuts l and springs m. The roll f is turned by ratchet mechanism o, o<1> connected by a rod q to the inking-roller arms.
Patent GB-189821992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Securing of Neck Ties and Scarfs.
Inventor: SYKORA KARL
Filed: 1898-10-19
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 21,992. Sykora, K. Oct. 19. Necktie fastenings. - Pear-shaped or ordinary rings d, attached to the ends a of the neckbands by elastic b with the ordinary adjusting-buckles c, take over the back stud or button e of the collar. Or elastic cords g may be similarly used.
Patent GB-189902168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Block Signalling Apparatus for Railways.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 2168. Ellis, G. B., and Winter, S. F., [Winter, G. B.]. Jan. 31. Controlling traffic on railways, ticket systems for; signalling-instruments; contacts, electric.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 6864, A.D. 1895, for controlling the issue of 'line clear' tickets on single lines. In the present invention, when permission has once been given for a train to enter a section, it cannot be revoked so long as the whole, or any part, of the train remains in the section. If, as in the case of ballast trains &c., the train is to return to the station from which it started, without passing through the section, a special key SK, preferably to be used only by the station-master and kept normally under lock, is employed to reset the apparatus. The electromagnet M', which unlocks the switch lever H of the signalling- instrument, can only be energized when the polarized armature R is against the contact T. The position of the armature is controlled by the train-contact apparatus shown in Fig. 4, one of which is placed at each end of the section. The engine and tail vehicle of the train are each provided with a roller adapted to depress a cambered bar between the rails, .which bar, acting through a plunger and a system of levers, depresses the lever U. This lever actuates the counterweighted lever Q connected to the rocking lever L, and causes the pawl P to rotate the commutator drum D<1> with a step-by-step motion. The drum has four segmental conducting-rings, which are crossconnected on the drum, and are put in connection by the brushes S with the line and earth wires of the instruments. When a train enters the section, the roller on the engine rotates the commutator and disconnects the line-wires, while the further rotation caused by the roller on the tail vehicle connects up the wires in the reverse order, so that a current through the armature R moves its needle against the contact S and cuts out the electromagnet M<1>. If the train passes over the apparatus at the advance end of the section, or returns to its starting-point, the connections are restored to their original condition, but, if a part of the train remains in the section, the linewires remain disconnected. By this arrangement also, the coils G, F, which respectively release the locks e, a controlling the withdrawal and insertion of the ticket-drawer, cannot be energized simultaneously.
Patent GB-189904708-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Waste Pipes of Sinks, Closets and similar Domestic Appliances.
Inventor: HELM EMIL
Filed: 1899-03-03
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 4708. Helm, E. March 3. Waste pipes; soilpipes.-To facilitate the cleansing of the waste pipes of sinks, closets, &c., they are fitted at the different floor levels with branch pipes b for the introduction of brushes. Each branch b may be fitted with a cap d inside which is secured by screws h a washer f and plate g. The latter is tapped to engage with a screw m by which an outer cap k is held in place.
Patent GB-189907892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Batteries.
Inventor: JUNGNER ERNST WALDEMAR
Filed: 1899-04-14
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 7892. Jungner, E. W. April 14. Primary batteries; secondary batteries.-Relates to both primary and secondary batteries, and consists in the use of an electrolyte which remains unchanged during the charging and discharging of the battery, except that its solvent, water, is separated from it. Potassium and sodium hydrates are examples of such electrolytes. The plates or electrodes consist of insoluble oxides of metals or finely-divided metals, e.g., one electrode may consist of silver peroxide pressed into a net of nickel wire, to which it is made to adhere by any suitable binding-material, while at the same time its porosity is preserved. The other electrode consists of finely-divided copper pressed into a copper wire net as in the other electrode. If there is used for the active mass of one of the electrodes a metal, such as iron, of which the oxide forms a hydrate stable in an alkaline solution, the other electrode must be provided with an equivalent quantity of a similar hydrate, such as a hydrate of manganese, in order that, when the current passes, the hydroxyl molecule set free from one hydrate shall combine with the other hydrate.
Patent GB-189908388-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Raising Water from Mine Shafts or other Places.
Filed: 1899-04-21
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 8388. Browne, R. E., and Frazer & Chalmers. April 21. Vacuum appa - ratus; well - bucket apparatus.- The apparatus is specially applicable for raising gritty water from mine shafts. A tank A, which can be raised and lowered in the shaft, is provided with a suction pipe C, and can be connected by a flexible pipe to an air exhauster at the surface. On the charged tank reaching the surface, the fixed projection M engages the lever G, thus opening the valve E and allowing the water to discharge into the trough N.
Patent GB-189918877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Forming Sheet Metal Articles.
Inventor: BERRY WALTER MORRIS
Filed: 1899-09-19
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 18,877. Berry, W. M. Sept. 19. Stamping and embossing.-Relates to apparatus for contracting sheet metal round a hard core, especially suitable for contracting gold shells round cores such as teeth, watch stems, &c. The shell G is placed over a core F, which is composed of a suitable alloy which can subsequently be fused out. The shell is then surrounded by filling-pieces H, I, K in a die composed of sections A, A<2>, A', Fig. 4, and subjected to pressure by a plunger M. The filling-pieces are of lead or other soft material, to force the shell to the shape of the core. The sections of the die are prevented from relative lateral movement by circular lugs B, B' and from relative rotation by pins D. When the operation is completed, the filling-pieces and work may be separated by tapping up a block L.
Patent GB-189920883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door and other Locks.
Inventor: HOEH HERMANN VON DER
Filed: 1899-10-18
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 20,883. Der H÷h, H. von. Oct. 18. Locks, key.-The key bit b is formed with a hole d, and the bolt tail a with a recess c for the key such that the noses e, e<1> at the entrance to the recess engage the hole d in the key bit. The effect is that the key moves the bolt through double the distance through which it would be moved by the ordinary arrangement
Patent GB-190005754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Paper Boxes.
Inventor: GAY CHAUNCEY WOLCOTT
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 5754. Gay, C. W., and Birnie, A. March 27. Compound paper. -Cardboard blanks, strips, or sheets are covered with paper, a n d are then bent or creased, cut and folded on a former to form x box, the bottom of the box being meanwhile fed into position. The cardboard is fed from a roll B, Fig. 4, and the covering - paper from a roll C. The covering- paper passes over a pasting-roll 40, and both strips are pressed together by rolls 43. In their further movement inclines D turn the side edges of the covering strip over the other, and the edges are pressed and fastened by rolls 45. The strip from which the blanks are cut is fed by rolls b which are intermittently operated by chain and ratchet gearing.