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Patent GB-189705430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed-regulating Governors, Specially Suitable for Electric-light and other High-speed Engines.
Inventor: MARSHALL JAMES THOMPSON
Filed: 1897-03-01
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 5430. Marshall, J. T. March 1. Centrifugal governors. - Con - sists of a form of governor especially suited for electriclight or other highspeed engines. A sleeve 2 is mounted on a rotatory spindle 1 so as to be capable of sliding t h e r e o n whils revolving. The upper end of this sleeve carries a plate on which are hung the centrifugal weights 19. The tails of these bear through antifriction rollers on a plate 24 rigidly attached to the end of the spindle 1. Outward movement of the weights raises this plate against the resistance of the springs 9, 12, which are held between a collar 3 on the sleeve 2 and an adjustable abutment plate 13 bearing through studs against the plate 24. The spring 9, 12 is preferably made in two parts oppositely coiled, so that the twist taking place on compression or extension shall be neutralized.
Patent GB-189707476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddles for Velocipedes and other Vehicles.
Inventor: CLARKE LIONEL WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-03-23
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 7476. Clarke, L. W. March 23. Saddles are shaped so that the weight of the rider is supported along a line of least motion at the back of the leg. The saddle has a front part B consisting of a tube shaped to fit the line of least motion and a back part D consisting of a straight horizontal tube. The parts B and D are mounted on suitable base-plates secured to the L-pins by any suitable means which allow the inclination of any saddles to be adjusted.
Patent GB-189709617-A (GB)
Title: Inlet Ventilator.
Inventor: CRESSWELL JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1897-04-15
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 9617. Cresswell, J. J. April 15. Ve n t i l a tor s. -An inlet ventilator capable of discharging the air in any direction with rotary motion. A horizontal channel A, Fig. 1, of diminishing width discharges the air into a vertical tube B, in a tangential direction. This has the effect of giving the air a rotary motion in the tube B. The tube B may be contracted at the mouth, and may be set to discharge the air into the room at different angles. A rotary or sliding valve controls the opening between the channels A and B.
Patent GB-189716845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Draught Indicators.
Inventor: KILLIG MAX CLEMENS
Filed: 1897-07-16
Granted: 1897-08-21
Abstract: 16,845. Killig, M. C. July 16. Anemometers or draught indicators for furnaces. A vane f, serrated at its upper end, lies in the passage n of the gases, which enter at 0 and are discharged at S to the smoke flue. The vane is carried by an arm m from the axis a on which is a depending arm r with adjustable counterweight to. The axis carries a pointer Z. The opening 0 can be more or less closed by an adjustable sliding damper.
Patent GB-189724130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mountings for the Contact Shoes of Surface Contact Railways.
Filed: 1897-10-19
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 24,130. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Potter, W. B.]. Oct. 19. Electric railways and tramways on a third rail or like system. C o l l e c t o r s.-The shoes F are carried by spring-controlled lever, I at each end of the vehicle. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, this lever is pivoted on a block E mounted on a stiffened support H, G, depending from the axles C. In that shown in Fig. 6, it is pivoted on the motor M. To allow some play, there is a slotted connection respectively at h and at n in these two mountings at one end of the vehicle.
Patent GB-189803884-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fork End Chain Adjustment for Cycles and other like Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: HARRIS ALBERT THOMAS
Filed: 1898-02-16
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 3884. Harris, A. T. Feb. 16. Chain gearing.-Relates to the fork-end chain adjustments of cycles &c. The wheel spindle B carries at each end a pinion c which gears with a rack b secured or cut in the slotted end of the back-stay A. The spindle is turned to effect the adjustment by means of squares d formed on its ends; it is clamped by means of nuts e and washers e<1> which, in the construction shown, cause the ends of the stays to grip the pinions. A washer h may be placed between the pinion or the stay and the bearing-cone g. In a modified arrangement, the spindle ends pass through slideblocks fitted in the fork ends. The ordinary screw adjustment may be used in combination with that described.
Patent GB-189807475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rings with Movable Parts, and Means for Fastening the same.
Inventor: VALLET JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1898-03-28
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 7475. Vallet, J. B. March 28. Key rings; fastenings.-The body a of the ring ends at one end in a sleeve m screw-threaded in the interior or exterior. A movable part b is screwed into or on the sleeve m at one of its ends. The other end of the movable part b and the corresponding end of the body a of the ring have indents &c. capable of being inserted into one another. A spring r secures the same, and has to be pressed back to allow the ring to be opened.
Patent GB-189811076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telephone-installations.
Inventor: BAIVY EDOUARD
Filed: 1898-05-14
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 11,076. Baivy, E. May 14. Telephone systems.-Relates to the arrangement of double flap annunciators in both the subscribers' lines or operators' apparatus. The two coils A, B are arranged in series in the loop L, L<1>, and are earthed at a central point so that a signal sent along one line with earth return operates the annunciator, but when the complete metallic loop is used no effect is obtained. The operator's apparatus is shown with a battery P in the annunciator earth, but the annunciator may be divided into two separate parts when multiple contact jacks are employed and the battery P connected to one coil, an additional battery being inserted between the key and earth.
Patent GB-189811584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Scythes.
Inventor: BALL JAMES
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 11,584. Ball, J., and Ball, W. May 23. Making scythes.-Relates to a process of manufacturing scythe blades from a bevelled bar of sheet steel or steel-faced iron. A portion of the sheet is cut away at the point end of the blade, which is then curved along the line x-x by heating and shaping in a die. A corrugation G is formed by swaging along the back of the blade. The tang T is riveted in the corrugation G at the heel of the blade.
Patent GB-189813828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pruning or like Tools.
Inventor: DONZELLA DON SERAFINO
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 13,828. Donzella, S. June 21. Shears. - Relates to pruning - shears provided with a long handle. The shears C are provided with operating - arms c<1> and c<2>. The arm c' is secured to a ferrule g' secured on the end of a tubular rod P, which is made in sections secured together by bayonet, screw, or other suitable joints. The arm c<2> is connected by means of a link s and the spring m to a rod t<2> made in sections to correspond with the lengths of the rod P. The handles b<1> and b<2> are pivoted together, and are connected respectively to the rod P and to the rod t<2>. The end of the rod t' is threaded, and a thumb-nut d<2> is provided by means of which the tension on the spring m can be regulated.
Patent GB-189818702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Accumulators.
Inventor: SCHAUSCHIEFF ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-09-01
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 18,702. Schanschieff, A., and Hodgson, A. E. Sept. 1. Secondary batteries.-The plate or grid, Figs. 1 and 2, is made with a number of rectangular or circular holes 1 through it, the margins 2 of which are inclined so as to form grooves or channels 3. Two such plates may be placed one on the other and then burned together, and, if plates with circular holes are employed, those in the one plate break joint with those in the other.
Patent GB-189818887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Waterproof Garments.
Inventor: HAIGH FRED
Filed: 1898-09-05
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 18,887. Haigh, F. Sept. 5. Drawings to Specification. Waterproof garments.-The unventilated parts of waterproof garments have absorbent pads fitted on the inside of the garments in order to absorb the perspiration and prevent the ordinary clothing from being wetted by it. The pad is shaped to fit the part to which it is to be applied.
Patent GB-189821154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expanding Pulleys.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1898-10-07
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 21,154. Edwards, E., [Malvezin, P.]. Oct. 7. Pulleys, expanding. The wheel a, a<1> is formed with guide-slots f, for pins e secured in the heads of the screws c; these work in screwed sleeves b provided at their inner ends with bevel piuions b<1>, which are in gear with bevel-wheels h, h<1> loose upon the boss of the wheel, but provided with brakes by which either of them may be locked to cause the screws to move in or out. The rim of the pulley consists of a spring band g bearing upon the heads of the screws, to one of which it is fixed; the free end of the band passes into openings formed under the heads and provided with guides d.
Patent GB-189822186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Traces, Pole-chains, and the like.
Inventor: ALLPRESS WILLIAM AGUILAR
Filed: 1898-10-21
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 22,186. Allpress, W. A. Oct. 21. Harness attachments; fallen horses, releasing. -Traces, pole-chains, &c. are fixed to the hame or splinter-bar by a double loop a<1>, b. The loop b, of circular or D-form, or shaped as shown in Fig. 4, is for receiving the trace or pole-chain &c., and the link a' is for passing over the hame &c. The two links are connected by a split pin d or the like passing through the jaws a<2> and tongue b<1>, which has a square shoulder b<2> fitting against the squared ends of the jaws. By removing the pin d a fallen horse may be readily released.
Patent GB-189823103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Pumps.
Inventor: KENNEDY THOMAS
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 23,103. Kennedy, T. Nov. 3. Hydraulically-actuated pumps.-Relates to the motor cylinders of direct hydraulically-actuated pumps, and is shown applied to a triple arrangement of cylinders connected to a three-throw crank shaft. In order more or less to balance the pressure of the exhaust on the motor rams, auxiliary rams K<2> connected to each motor crosshead have the pressure water constantly acting on them in a direction opposite to that in which it acts on the motor ram. Each motor cylinder has separate admission and exhaust valves, closed by the water pressure, and opened by cams P<2> acting on friction rollers P<3> on the valve spindles, the cams being adjustably fixed on the crank shaft, or, as shown, on a shaft Q driven by bevel gearing therefrom.
Patent GB-189827440-A (GB)
Title: Feeding or Charging Apparatus for Cement Kilns and Furnaces.
Inventor: CRAMER EDWARD
Filed: 1898-12-29
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 27,440. Cramer, E. Dec. 29. Charging.-Relates to feeding or charging apparatus for cement kilns and furnaces. The feeddevice comprises a thin walled ring a and a conical bottom formed of separate narrow segments e which are hinged to a ring i sliding on a shaft d. The ring f supports the cone, and may be raised or lowered to alter the angle of the cone. When the cone e lies upon the ring c, the material is packed in and the apparatus introduced into the kiln and emptied by means of a suitable chain, the segments e falling from the ring c and collapsing to a pointed cone.
Patent GB-189904539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collar-studs.
Inventor: LOVELAND HERBERT EUGENE
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 4539. Loveland, H. E. March 1. Studs; necktie retainers.-In order to retain the necktie in place, the collar stud is provided with a pin c mounted in a groove d<2>. The stem b of the stud is preferably of oblong section, so that it is retained in a horizontal position by the buttonholes. The pin, which is set at right-angles to the shank, is therefore held in a vertical position. The pin c is soldered in place in the cap d<1>, which is formed with a groove d<2> terminating in an aperture e as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. The shank of the pin is bent to form a shoulder c<2>, which abuts against the edge f above the aperture. After the pin has been attached, the cap d' is connected with the head d by bending over its edge.
Patent GB-189910212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railways for Recreation.
Inventor: STENNING WALTER
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 10,212. Stenning, W. May 15. Railways for recreation.-A train in the form of a sea-serpent, snake, &c. is adapted to run on a serpentine track laid under water, long grass, moss, &c. The train is covered with a leather, metal, &c. skin e, with scales f of metal, glass, &c. Between adjacent vehicles the skin is folded &c. to render it extensible. The covering may be transparent or perforated, and lamps e<x>, and coloured &c. glass plates, prisms, &c. e<2>, may illuminate it. Seats i and footboards i<1> for passengers may be arranged at the sides, or on the top of the vehicles, and also inside the cover e, if desired. Each vehicle or section may have a separate motor. In the head section a, steam, water, &c. may be blown through the nostrils n, the eyes p contain lamps and may be movable, and the inclination of the head may be varied. In the tail section c, the tail c' is balanced by a weight c' on a pivot k, and may be moved about by connection with the wheel axles of the section through an eccentric disc l, strap l', yoke m<1>, and link m. Fins, claws, legs, &c. r are provided, extensions r<1> of which, beyond their supporting-pivots, are connected to a link q with a strap q' working on an eccentric disc on the wheel axles. These fins &c. may also serve as brakes, or ordinary brake blocks s may be used. To prevent derailment, the track is raised at the outer sides of the curves, and the wheels h are formed with deep flanges, or other suitable means may be used.
Patent GB-189911192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway and like Vehicles
Inventor: MURROW DAVID MORGAN
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 11,192. Murrow, D. M. May 30. Couplings, automatic.-The pivoted hook B has a projecting tail B', which, when two cars come together, engages against the projection D<2> on the plate D and throws the hook B into engagement. Each vehicle carries a hook B and a plate D, which may be formed as a single fitting or as separate fittings. The chain B<2>, connected to the arm C<1> on the transverse shaft C, is employed for uncoupling purposes, and for retaining the hook in raised position during shunting operations.
Patent GB-189912545-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Catch to be Adjusted to All Kinds of Brooches and Badges.
Inventor: WHITCOMB FREDERICK ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-06-16
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 12,545. Whitcomb, F. A., and Whitcomb, E. A. June 16. B a d g e holders.- Fastening-p i n s o f brooches, badges, &c. are secured by spring- ing their ends under rigid catches A' formed on tubes A secured to the brooches &c., the ends being secured in place by the outward pressure of sliding tubes B caused by springs D.
Patent GB-189912693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Registering Mechanism for Electricity Meters.
Inventor: BERGMANN EMANUEL
Filed: 1899-06-17
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 12,693. Bergmann, E. June 17. Counting-apparatus, for electrically or mechanically registering differences in the rotation of two wheels in an electric meter, is actuated at each revolution made by one wheel in advance of the other. Fig. 2 shows an electrically-actuated apparatus. The two wheels 3, 4 go both in one direction. One wheel 4 is on a shaft 7, on which are fixed also a cam 13 and an insulated arm 14. The other wheel 3, which may go faster, is on a sleeve, loose on the shaft and carrying a ratchetwheel 5 and a spring-pressed arm 11, which rides on the cam. A pawl 6 on the first wheel 4 engages the ratchet-wheel 5 on the sleeve if the first wheel tends at any time to go faster than the second, to prevent backward registration. The two arms 11, 14 are connected by contact rings and springs in a circuit containing also a source of current W and an electromagnet 20. Each time the movable arm 11 gains one revolution on the cam, the arm 11 drops from the cam on to the fixed arm 14, and closes the circuit, exciting the electromagnet 20 ; this moves an armature carrying a pawl in engagement with a ratchet-wheel 23 on a counter, advancing this one step. Subsequently the movable arm leaves the fixed one, and the armature returns. In a modification, the cam is toothed to engage the movable arm, and prevent backward registration, dispensing with the special ratchetwheel 5 and pawl 6 for this purpose. Fig. 5 shows a mechanical apparatus. One wheel 4 is supported by a sliding sleeve 26 and a roller on a cam 25 carried by the other, so that the sleeve reciprocates once for each rotation gained by either wheel. The sleeve operates a pawl lever 29 and a ratchetwheel on the counter.
Patent GB-189914996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-07-20
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 14,996. Thompson, W. P., [Werkstõtte f³r Maschinenbau vorm. Ducommun]. July 20. Turbines.-Centrifugal friction clutches applicable for turbines are made as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 4. The shell against which the friction blocks bear forms a chamber for lubricant. The construction shown in Fig. 4 is provided with springs which hold the blocks out of contact until a certain speed is exceeded. It may be employed to throw into action a brake or some additional load ; thus, in the case of dynamos driven by turbines, the surplus power may be utilised for driving a dynamo which feeds an accumulator battery.
Patent GB-189916460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway Wagons.
Inventor: WARNER EDWARD
Filed: 1899-08-14
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 16,460. Warner, E. Aug. 14. Brakes, hand-power. Relates to brakes for wagons, and consists in combining certain parts of the brakes described in Specifications No. 3739, A.D. 1895, and No. 14,752, A.D. 1898. As shown in Fig. 1, the brake lever B has secured to it a curved rack A with which a pawl C engages to hold the brake on and off. The pawl is manipulated by a lever g on the near side, and is mounted on a cross-shaft carrying a crank on the off side. The brake lever can be manipulated from the off side by a crank on a cross-shaft e having, mounted on its near end a crank connected to the lever by a link f.
Patent GB-189920850-A (GB)
Title: A Certain New and Useful Apparatus and Process for Filtration Purposes.
Inventor: SMITH ALBERT
Filed: 1899-10-18
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,850. Smith, A., Smith, F., and Muir, A. S. Oct. 18. Filtering liquids.-Liquids are filtered in a centrifugal machine consisting of a perforated drum A, having a convex bottom B, mounted on a shaft G and driven by a belt passing over pulleys I, J, J<1>. The casing D, supported on pillars E', is provided with a trough-section bottom E for collecting the liquid. For filtering water, the drum is lined with a layer of bone charcoal ; for varnish and glue, porous paper faced with strong fabric is used ; while for wines and liquors, paper pulp ; for fats and oils, fullers' earth and charcoal mixed ; and for dry colours and minerals, textile fabric ; are suitable filtering-media.
Patent GB-190003329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Mills for the Manufacture of Cylindrical Articles, such as Tubes, Round Bars, and the like, and for Polishing the same.
Inventor: LEDERMUELLER THEODOR
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 3329. Lederm³ller, T. Feb. 20. Rolling.-A mill for rolling hollow or solid cylindrical bodies, especially tubes, which may be used for polishing or dressing shafts and the like, has disc rolls a, a<1> with conical faces which effect the rolling and feed of the billet c<1>, a fixed mandrel s being provided for the formation of tubes. The rolls are carried by shafts b, b<1>, having thrust collars engaging blocks d, d<1> which have screwed extensions engaging nuts g, g'. The nuts are free to rotate in the bearings c, c<3>, so that the distance between the rolls may be adjusted by turning the nuts. The rolls are driven by gearing i, i<1> from a shaft j. Guides m, m<1>, Fig. 10, on standards l, l<1> are provided to direct the work through the rolls, the lower guide m<1> being adjustable vertically. A train of rolls may be used side by side, all driven from the shaft j.
Patent GB-190006931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Transmission and Distribution of Electricity.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 6931. Lorrain, J. G., [Bedell, F.]. April 12. Drawings to Specification. Resistances for use in connection with systems of distribution combined with telegraphy &c. consist either of blocks of carbon mounted so that they may be pressed together with greater or less pressure, or of stretched wires fitted with sliding terminals. Inductive resistance coils may be fitted with sliding cores, or with bundles of wires, some of which may be withdrawn.
Patent GB-190010970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Telegraphs.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 10,970. Justice, P. M., [Rowland Telegraphic Co.]. June 16. Drawings to Specification. Clutches.-Relates to a system of printing-telegraphs in which the feed-drum is provided with a ratchet clutch, consisting of two pivoted arms having toothed faces for engaging with the drum and with an electromagnet, by which the arms are withdrawn whenever it is desired to allow the drum to return to its initial position.
Patent GB-190011172-A (GB)
Title: Combination Drop and Style Ticket for Textiles.
Inventor: EDMINSON LEONARD THOMAS
Filed: 1900-06-20
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 11,172. Edminson, L. T., Blair, G. B., Blair, J. T., [trading as Barbour & Brother, R.], and Reekie, W. M. June 20. Tickets. - Relates to combination drop and style tickets for textiles. The ticket is made of suitable shape and material, with an oval or other aperture b in one half and suitable information on the face of the other part a. A sample of the material is attached to the back of the part a, and the other half is folded over it and secured. Or the ticket may be of tubular form, slit to introduce the sample. The ticket may be eyeleted &c. for attachment.
Patent GB-190012593-A (GB)
Title: Improved Drawing or Designing Apparatus for Plotting out Polygonal and other Figures
Inventor: ABLETT HAROLD EDMUND
Filed: 1900-07-12
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 12,593. Ablett, H. E. July 12. Squares; compasses, drawing.-Fig. 1 shows a set square for drawing polygons. Each corner is cut to the angle of a regular polygon which is bisected by a row of holes i. Each hole is adapted to engage with a fixed centre struck into the paper on which the figure is to be described, and thus determine the radius of the circumscribing circle. A line drawn from each hole i to the edge of the square gives by its intersection the length of the side of the polygon corresponding to the given radius. Fig. 3 shows a strip with centre holes w, t, and y, and a pencil holder u for drawing circles and radii.
Patent GB-190012851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Cooking Stoves.
Inventor: BUCHAN HENRY FREDRICK
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 12,851. Buchau, H. F. July 17. Gas cooking - stoves. - The gas cooker, shown in vertical section, is constructed with side boilers A, connected by tubes B, and provided with an inlet C for cold water and an outlet D for hot water.