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Patent GB-189805326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seal Fastenings.
Inventor: CHAPMAN ALBERT
Filed: 1898-03-04
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 5326. Chapman, A. March 4. Milk cans.-Relates to seal fastenings for securing-milk cans and the like. Two metal jaws A and B, pivoted together at E, are adapted to embrace a staple with their overlapping parts G. Each jaw is formed with a disc with notches H for receiving a string tied round the discs. One of the discs A is cup-shaped to receive sealing-wax, and the other B has a slot D to facilitate cutting the string.
Patent GB-189819850-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus and Means for Actuating Tube Expanders.
Filed: 1898-09-19
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 19,850. S l a t e r , J., and Hawthorn, Leslie, & Co., R. & W. Sept. 19. Tube expanders. - Relates to apparatus and means for actuating tube expanders in inaccessible positions, such as in water-tube boilers and the like. The bevel pinion C on the hollow shaft A gears with the bevel-wheel D carried on the spindle E with a left-handed screw thread. The tube expander F is secured to the spindle E by the collar G. The mandrel H is lifted into the expander F by the lever K, pivoted at M, which is operated by a pull on the lever J, pivoted at L. The rod P within the hollow shaft A has a bead Q for locking the spindle E against rotation, and fitting into a slot Q<1> in the collar E<1> of the spindle E. The locking-pin S is pressed down by a spring. A suitable carriage is provided for supporting the wheel and pinion spindles.
Patent GB-189820099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines.
Inventor: MCCOLLUM JAMES HARRY KEIGHLY
Filed: 1898-09-22
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 20,099. McCollum, J. H. K. Sept. 22. Steam turbines.-Relates to means for reversing steam turbines, particularly those of the Parsons type, in which high, intermediate, and low-pressure cylinders are employed. To drive in one direction steam is supplied to the front ends of the cylinders by pipes E', E<2>, E<3>, and to drive in the other the steam is supplied to the other ends by pipes F<1>, F<2>, F<3>. The various ports are provided with valves operated simultaneously, and the steam supply is governed by a throttle valve F.
Patent GB-189824216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Saddles for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: WHITE WILLIAM MONK
Filed: 1898-11-16
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 24,216. White, W. M. Nov. 16. Saddles, sliding. The saddle is mounted on a block D sliding on ball bearings E on a horizontal tubular guide - bar B fixed to the support A, A'. A projection on the block D enters the tubular bar B and bears against springs B' which tend to keep it in its middle position. Flanges D<2> on the block engage under the sides B<3> of the bar B so as to keep the parts together. The springs &c. may be carried by the saddle, the block D being fixed to the support A, A<1>.
Patent GB-189824391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Resilient Tyres for Wheels of Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BURT JOHN UTBER
Filed: 1898-11-18
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 24,391. Burt, J. U. Nov. 18. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Relates to a resilient tyre of the type shown in sectional perspective in Fig. 4, Specification No. 17,008, A.D. 1895, being referred to. The channel rim H has short central ribs G, which alternate with similar wedge-shaped ribs B on the inner surface of the tread A, as shown in circumferential section in Fig. 5. Between the rim and the tread is a rubber liner E, shown separately in Fig. 2, of which the cross-rib E<1> is provided with slots F to receive the ribs B, G. The tread has side flanges J adapted to slide inside or outside the sides I of the rim H. Between the rim and the rubber liner there may be placed a spring steel band provided with slots to receive the ribs B. The rubber liner may be replaced by rubber tubes, as shown in section in Fig. 8. Tyres, pneumatic.-The rubber tubes may be inflated.
Patent GB-189907231-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Undershirt or Bodice.
Inventor: RYFF FRITZ
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 7231. Ryff, F., and Baur, L. April 6. Under-vests &c.-K n i t t e d under-shirts or bodices made without sleeves have the armhole part provided with a projecting under piece a to protect the armpits. The piece a may be made in one with the garment, or may be formed separately and then attached to it.
Patent GB-189908005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Propeller and Cistern for Ventilation of Water Closets and other Apartments.
Filed: 1899-04-17
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8005. McIntyre, J., and Sanitary Ventilating Syndicate. April 17. Impact - wheels. -Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 20,727, A.D. 1897. A screw fan K is employed, the rim of which is fitted with cups M into which the water impinges.
Patent GB-189911805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Concrete and Artificial Stone for Building, Paving, and other purposes.
Inventor: ROUSE THOMAS
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,805. Rouse, T. June 7. Concretes; stone, artificial.-Portland or similar cement is mixed with ordinary proportions of sand and gravel, or with broken granite, clinkers, coke breeze, or other material usually employed in preparing concrete. After moistening and mixing, the composition is put into moulds and consolidated by rocking. The moulds are placed in a closed chamber and treated with steam, the temperature being allowed to rise slowly to 212‹ F., pressure being applied in any suitable manner. After heating for some days, the stone is removed and passed through a solution of sodium silicate. When dry, it is immersed in a bath of calcium chloride.
Patent GB-189916235-A (GB)
Title: Improved Acetylene Gas Generator and Apparatus.
Inventor: PARTL LUDWIG
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 16,235. Partl, L. Aug. 9. Acetylene lamps.- Relates to lamp generators. A carbide holder c is supported upon the water holder b within the gas-holder bell a. The carbidefeeding orifice is controlled by adjustable closing - pieces d, n, mounted upon the tube c, which is carried by the gas holder and conducts the gas to it from the generator. The tube e is supported by a fixed tube r, which is mounted on feet s, and prevents the carbide from checking the action of the tube e. The part d may be a washer which is supported upon a light spiral spring upon the tube e and closes the carbide orifice when the bell rises. Suitable filters may be placed at the entrance to the tube e and in front of the gas delivery cock. The Provisional Specification refers also to modifications in which a float is used to raise the gas tube which carries a washer for closing the carbide orifice, and in which other forms of closing parts are employed.
Patent GB-189917906-A (GB)
Title: Improved Step Frame for Carriage Box Seats.
Inventor: URQUHART RIDLEY JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 17,906. Urquhart, R. J., [Reeck, W.]. Sept. 5. Steps; mud guards. - The forked strut B clipped to the axle has pins a' on which are fitted the sockets b of the plate C, having a tread t and a socket b<1> to receive the pin c of the carrier D, which is fitted with steps t<1>, t<2>. The pin c is secured by a set-screw, and washers r are fitted to the sockets b, b<1> to adjust the height of the tread t, which serves as a mud guard. The step t<2> either rests on the wheel hub, when a person mounts, or is provided, as shown, with an extension d which fits over the nut E and locks it.
Patent GB-189921793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinges for Doors and the like.
Inventor: PRESTON REUBEN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 21,793. Preston, R. T. Oct. 31. Hinges.-Relates to hinges for doors and the like, particularly doors for railway carriages and other vehicles exposed to the weather. The pin b of the hinge is made taper, as in Fig. 1, so that it can be easily driven out when the parts of the hinge require to be separated. To prevent the pin from becoming loose, a nut may be screwed on the small end, or a linch pin may be used, or a setscrew f, Fig. 4, working in a groove, or the pin may be split at the narrow end. The head of the pin may be made square to take a key.
Patent GB-190005752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bicycle Brakes.
Inventor: PRATT PHILIP WATSON
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 5752. Pratt, P. W. March 27. Brakes.-Relates to a bicycle brake by which pressure can be applied very gradually. Fig. 5 shows a rear view, partly in section, and Fig. 6 a horizontal section. The rollers 21 rotate freely on axes 20 suitably pivoted to the brake rod 11. When the brake is depressed so that the rollers 21 just touch the tyre, they are practically tangential to it, and rotate freely ; further depression causes the back rolls 23 to move along the faces of the wedge 25, forcing the rollers 21 into positions across the tyre.
Patent GB-190013270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Moistening Devices for Fans or Ventilators.
Inventor: WARSCHAUER HUGO
Filed: 1900-07-23
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 13,270. Warschauer, H., and Ritschel, W. July 23. Air moisteners ; air supply.-For increasing combustion in heating-apparatus the air supply is moistened in a centrifugal fan, and the amount of water used is controlled by the air pressure at the periphery of the casing a by conveying some of the air by a pipe d to an injector e for supplying the water.
Patent GB-190013567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Shoe Calks.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 13,567. Williams, J. R. Dec. 28, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Roughing; calks.- The calk has a screwed shank 1, square base 2, and radial blades 6 with vertical flattened edges 3<a>, vertical straight sides 3, rounded, bevelled, and outwardly-tapering knife-edges 5, and arching recesses 7. The calk wears down to the base 2, which forms a sufficient hold for extracting the stump.
Patent GB-190016461-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Portable Stand for Suspending Mosquito Curtains.
Inventor: SEYDEL GUSTAV EWALD OSCAR
Filed: 1900-09-15
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 16,461. Seydel, G. E. O. Sept. 15. Curtains, suspending; bedsteads.- Relates to a stand for suspending mosquito curtains over bedsteads &c. The curtain described in Specification No. 8076, A.D. 1900, is suspended from a hooked arm f, bent to fit into the upper end of a solid or tubular pillar c, in one piece or in several telescopic or fishing-rod jointed sections. The lower end of the pillar fits in a hole in a block a, and a short rod e passes through a hole in the block and pillar and is engaged with an eye g secured to the floor or ground. Several rods such as e may be inserted in the holes d to form an extended base. The rod e may be weighted at the outer end. The arm f may be extended and counterweighted, or the extension may carry a second curtain. The pillar c may be guyed by a suitable cord, and the arm f may have a cord connected to an upward extension of the pillar so as to form a stay.
Patent GB-190101764-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Using Superheated Steam in Multiple-expansion Steam Engines.
Inventor: PORGES PHILIPP
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 1764. Porges, P., and Novßk, J. Jan. 25. Compound and multiple-expansion engines; systems of working.-Consists in a method of using highly-superheated steam in multiple-expansion steam engines. The highly-superheated steam, instead of being admitted directly into the first cylinder, is used for drying and superheating the steam passing from one cylinder to another. In this way, it is cooled sufficiently to be admitted into the first cylinder as normally-superheated steam without endangering the working of the engine.
Patent GB-190109560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Couplings.
Inventor: WESTINGHOUSE GEORGE
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 9560. Westinghouse, G. March 25, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Couplings, d i s - connectible. - R e - lates to automatic railway - v e h i c l e couplings of the vertical plane type fitted with means for coincidently and automatically coupling brake and heating pipes and electric conductors. Fig. 3 is a sectional plan showing the parts coupled. Each coupling-head 1 has vertical hooks or teeth 4 which have inclined surfaces 67, 68 adapted to engage the inclined surfaces 69, 70, Fig. 16, formed in the engaging head 1. The connection between the bead 1 and the draw-bar 2 comprises a ball 5 and pin 6 and the movement of the ball is resisted by the spring follower 9. When two vehicles come together, the hooks 4 engage and are locked by the spring arms 19 mounted to turn a limited distance on the shaft 20, which is geared by bevelled toothed segments to the shaft 28 which may be turned from either side of the vehicle by the parts shown in Fig. 6. The hooks 4 have engaging faces 66 in which the pipe connections &c. are provided. In the recesses 38 casings 39 are inserted and secured by bolts &c. Pipes connected to the " train pipes " and " train line signal pipes " are secured to nozzles 45, 46 respectively leading to the casings 39, and a stop cock regulates the connection between the nozzle 45 and the passage 50 and between the nozzle 46 and the passage 51. The passages 50, 51 open into the engaging faces and have gaskets 52, and the cocks 49 are connected to the levers 29 by the arms 53 and the levers 54 slotted at 55 to slide on the pins 56. Assuming that the parts are coupled with the cocks 49 open and it is desired to uncouple, the handles 37 on the shaft 34 are raised and, through the connections shown, withdraw the arms 19 from the surfaces 25 and close the cocks 49, and the parts are now in position to allow the vehicles to be drawn apart. On lowering the handles again, the slots 55 allow the shafts 28, 20 to return the locking-arms 19 without opening the cocks, and, when the vehicles are coupled, further depression of the hooks permits the pins 56 to act on the lower ends of the slots 55 and open the cocks. In a modification, the shaft 28 is operated by an arm connected to a handle at any desired point. The electric conductors 58, Figs. 14 and 16, pass through a flexible case 59 to stems 60 let into a block 61 of hard rubber and connected by springs 62 with terminals 63 projecting slightly beyond the face 66 and fixed in a block 64 of soft rubber. Contact of two such fittings is maintained by the springs 62 and assisted if necessary by admitting compressed air through the cock 49 and passage 65 to the back of the block 64.
Patent GB-190110468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Doors for Cold Stores or Refrigerating Chambers, and other Purposes.
Inventor: WALLIS-TAYLER ALEXANDER JAMES
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 10,468. Tayler, A. J. Wallis-, and Whitehead, E. May 21. Drying-apparatus.-Relates to doors for drying- rooms &c., where uniform temperature, prevention of passage of smells, &c. are desired. The invention is shown as applied to a refrigerating-chamber. A cylinder with an opening a<1> revolves on central pivots b between the curved wings d, the parts being of such dimensions that a through passage for air cannot be maintained. The walls are shown as made with an insulating construction, and the inside of the cylinder may be furnished with shelves a' for transfer of material. An airtight joint between the cylinder and the wings, floor, and roof may be made with flexible strips of india-rubber or of spring-pressed strips of wood or other material carried by the cylinder.
Patent GB-190113307-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to Soldering Irons.
Inventor: WALLIS JOSEPH GODFREY
Filed: 1901-07-01
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 13,307. Wallis, J. G., and Bagnall, E. July 1. Soldering.-The bit A of a soldering-iron is mounted on a twisted wire or iron bar E having tapered ends H which are inserted into the handle I, a hole B and channels D, D<1> being formed in the bit to receive the wire. In a modification the bit may be mounted at right-angles to the wire.
Patent GB-190113468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Interlocking Apparatus for Railway Signalling.
Filed: 1901-07-02
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 13,468. Westinghouse Brake Co., and Malan, E. de M. July 2. Interlocking ; semaphore &c. signals.-Relates to electrical apparatus for interlocking levers in different locking - frames. The Figure shows the apparatus and connections applied to a control lever 1 and route lever 2, each of which may be interlocked, as indicated at 55, 45, with such other levers as may be desired. Both levers are shown in normal position, in which the lever 2 is locked and the lever 1 unlocked, the locks 24, 25 controlled by the electromagnets 26, 27 being in engagement with the indicating-bar 19 of the lever 2, and the lock 7 being disengaged by its electromagnet 8 from the indicating-bar 3 of the lever 1. The lever 2 is also locked when both levers are in extreme positions, and the lever 1 is locked if it is in normal position when the lever 2 is an extreme position. When the lever 1 is moved from normal to the extreme position 48, the circuit of the electromagnet 27 is completed at the contacts 18, and the lock 25 is released, so permitting the lever 2 to be moved to the extreme position 50. When the lever 2 is moved to the position 50, the circuit of the magnet 8 is broken at the contacts 39, and the lock 7 drops into the notch 4, while the circuit of the magnet 27 is broken at the contacts 41, the branch circuit through the contacts 44 being also broken at the contacts 11, so that the lock 25 falls into the notch 22 and locks the lever 2. When the lever 1 is returned to normal position, the lock 7 passes into the notch 5, and locks the lever 1 until the lever 2 is also returned to normal. The movement of the lever 1 to normal completes the circuit of the magnet 27 through the contacts 44, 11, so releasing the lock 25 to permit the return movement of the lever 2. The action is similar for the movement of the levers to and from their other extreme positions 49, 51. The indicator 9 shows whether the lever 1 is locked or unlocked. The indicators 28, 30 show, respectively, when the locks 24, 25 are unlocked, and the indicator 29 shows when both locks are locked. A contact 31 on the indicator arm completes the circuit of a bell 35 when, and so long as, either of the locks 24, 25 is unlocked. When it is desired to release the lever 2 by the passing of the train signalled, the contacts 11 are omitted, and a relay 53, 54 is inserted in circuit between the battery 47 and the train-operated treadle or contact 52. The train in passing closes the relay circuit, so completing the circuit of the magnet 27, or 26, through the contacts 44, 54, or 43, 54. The contacts 13, 14, 15, operated by the lever 1, are adapted to complete the signal-operating circuit 56 from the battery 46, the signal being thus electrically interlocked with the control lever 1, so that it cannot be operated unless the control lever is in one of its end positions. This arrangement also enables the signal to be put to " danger " by reversing the lever 1.
Patent GB-190115328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Back-pedalling Brakes for Cycles and Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MORROW ALEXANDER PATTERSON
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 15,328. Morrow, A. P. July 29. Brakes -Relates to improvements in the backpedalling brake mechanism for bicycles, other cycles, and motor road vehicles described in Specification No. 7513, A.D. 1899. A fibrous dustexcluding ring 14 is supported so as to close the opening of the flange 5, between the flange 13 formed on the metal portion 10 of the brake ring and a ring 15 secured in place on the sleeve 10 by a spring ring 16. The arm D, by which the sleeve 10 is attached to the frame, has one part formed in one with the sleeve 10, and is formed in two parts hinged together at d so as to be adaptable to any shape of frame. The end d<1> is attached to the frame by a clip shown in Fig. 2, and comprising a bolt 51 adjustable vertically in an eye in the arm D and provided with a rigid arm 52 and a loose arm 53 adapted to be clamped together so as to grip the frame by a nut 54. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, the arm 53 is attached to a spring 57 which fits on the frame member E.
Patent GB-190116062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Sparking Devices for Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1901-08-09
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 16,062. Simms, F. R., and Bosch, R. Aug. 9. Gas and explosivevapour engines,igniting in. An igniting-plug of the class described in Specification No. 24,859, A.D. 1898, comprises a movable arm b on a rod c carried in an insulated socket d, which is secured by a gland f in the casing e. A lever operates the arm b, and the conductor is attached by a clamp k. The casing e is secured by bolts h and a collar i to a nipple which screws into the cylinder. An aperture for supplying spirit at starting may be made in the casing e.
Patent GB-190117645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Horse Shoes.
Inventor: BILES HENRY
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1902-10-03
Abstract: 17,645. Biles, H. Sept. 3. Upper and lower shoes; india-rubber; leather; materials for; interfering, preventing.-In the form of shoe shown in Figs. 3, 6, and 9, the metal shoe d, the limbs of which are of unequal length, is nailed to a shoe or pad consisting of the ribs c, e and a flange or web a, the shoe being backed to a plate b of leather, rubber, canvas, &c., or a combination of them. The metal part d rests on the flange or web a, and the ribs c, e project below it. The parts a, c, e are made of rubber or the like. A bar g made of leather and rubber and preferably covering the whole or part of the frog, connects the heels. The part e, which prevents interfering, and the part g may be dispensed with. The rib c may be of uniform height throughout, and the metal shoe may have limbs of equal length as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190125517-A (GB)
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-12-13
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 25,517. Thompson, W. P., [Le Grand, J. P.]. Dec. 13. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-Relates to attaching to rims protected tyres of the type described in Specifications No. 11,993, A.D. 1898, Nos. 7358 and 23,107, A.D. 1899, and No. 4238, A.D. 1901. In the typical tyre, the cover 22 has thickened edges formed by folding the reinforcing- canvas 9, and is provided with bent metal plates 6, which take under the turned-in edges of the rim 7. In the improved tyre, the reinforcing- canvas 9 is not folded, but is carried straight to the edges, and rubber thickenings are formed either on the edges 10, Fig. 2, of the cover or by separate strips 18, Fig. 7, which may be connected by a rubber band 20 lying within the rim 7. The separate strips may be attached to the cover by canvas, the edges of which are secured by the bolts which hold the plates 6. These plates may be employed to repair tyres of which the thickened edges have been damaged, and the means which fix the plates may also secure a protective strip 17. The covers are formed by rolling the rubber and the reinforcing-canvas on a drum 25, Fig. 8, which has a groove adapted to produce the tread 27. The tread is finally provided with metal protectors 2 secured by transverse bolts 3, which, in the improved tyre, pass through either canvas pleats or strips 12, Fig. 2, arranged parallel to the plane of the wheel or longitudinally-arranged cords 19, Fig. 7.