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Patent GB-189727805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Lamp Holders.
Inventor: WATSON ALFRED
Filed: 1897-11-26
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 27,805. Watson, A. Nov. 26. Switches for incandescent-lamp holders. The insulating-body c of a holder is provided with two rectangular recesses as shown in side view, in Fig. 3, and iu section, in Fig. 4. Openings are provided to receive connecting - blocks d<1>, d<2> and plungers i<1>, i<2>, which may be such as are described in Specification No. 27,482, A.D. 1896. These blocks and plungers are attached to four springs g<1>, h', which are connected by metal strips k<6> on two insulators k' carried by a shaft j, when this is turned by a key, mounted in the casing, so that the tips k<7> engage behind the bent ends of the upper springs g<1>. A spiral spring m mounted in the insulating-body c<3>, between the parts k', is attached to the shaft j, and tends to retain these parts in the position shown, in which the lamp is entirely disconnected. A single-pole switch may be constructed similarly, one pair of springs g<1>, h' and parts k<3>, k<6> being replaced by a permanent connection.
Patent GB-189729877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Bicycles or other like Vehicles.
Inventor: CARTER JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1897-12-17
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 29,877. Carter, J. E., and Wright, S. A. Dec. 17. Driving-mechanism for bicycles &c. The crank axle a carries a skew-wheel b gearing with a similar wheel f on a longitudinal shaft g, the opposite end of which carries a skew-wheel l gearing with a similar wheel m on the hub of the driving-wheel. The shaft g is mounted in adjustable ball bearings, and is enclosed by the stay tube k<1>. Lubricating- cups o, o<1> are fitted under the wheels f, l. The gear may be arranged as a multiplying-gear by making the wheels e, l with more teeth than the wheels f, m. By arranging similar gearing on the opposite side of the cycle, two speeds can be obtained, the wheels on the driving-wheel in this case being fitted with suitable clutches.
Patent GB-189730243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packing for Piston Rods, Valve Rods, and the like.
Inventor: KATZENSTEIN LEOPOLD
Filed: 1897-12-21
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 30,243. Katzenstein, L. Dec. 21. Stuffing-boxes.-Relates to a piston or valve rod packing adapted for high pressures, arranged so as to permit vibration of the rod, and capable of being applied to or removed from the stuffing-box and rod without disconnecting the latter. The packing is composed of a series of compound rings contained in a case preferably of the construction shown. This is composed of two halves d dowelled together and covered by a divided cap f, between which and the gland C are a pair of divided conical rings or plates r, s. The compound packing-rings each consist of two sets of segments of soft metal one within the other, the outer one being grooved. In this groove is lodged a contractile ring h made by joining the ends of a spiral spring, a shield j being interposed between the spring and the soft metal. The outer compound rings g, k are separated from the inner by divided plates p, and the inner rings l, m are pressed apart longitudinally by a spring o lodged in a double conical ring n.
Patent GB-189807543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axles, Axle-boxes, and Oil-caps for the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: PHILLIPS HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 7543. Phillips, H. March 29. Axles.-The axles a are formed with grooves a<1> for the reception of the linch pin I and for supplying oil to the c h a m b e r B<1> through the grooves a<3>. Collars a<2> are also fitted, against which the leather washer L is pressed when the screw a' is tightened.
Patent GB-189812726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Cleaning Devices.
Inventor: FISCHER HENRY B
Filed: 1898-06-07
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 12,726. Fischer, H. B., and Fischer, C. H. June 7. Cleaning bottles. - Relates to a bottle-washing machine in which sand or shot is used. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section. Water supplied from the pipe 11 rises through the opening 15, and draws sand from the receptacle 13 through the opening 14. The mixture of sand and water is discharged through the jet 10, which has a flaring nozzle, and may be made so that the passage of the water will cause it to revolve. The openings 14 may be closed by covers attached to levers 28 actuated by means of the handle 34 and cam plate 32. The water flowing out of the bottle is supported on springs 26 attached to the cylindrical shield 17.
Patent GB-189813034-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Method of Controlling the Flow of Liquids and of Estimating the Quantity which Flows, intended more particularly for Use in Distilleries.
Inventor: SWAN ALLAN PETER
Filed: 1898-06-10
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 13,034. Swan, A. P. June 10. Current meters.- Relates to an apparatus particularly for use in distilleries. The flow of liquid from a vessel A, to which it is fed by a tube P, to the outlet R, is controlled and its rate measured by causing it to pass through an orifice G and a long slot K in the brass column F, which is ground flat at the front and has a scale M attached to it. The opening G is regulated by a screw bolt H, Fig. 8, or removable plates N, Fig. 9, having apertures of various sizes, and the slot K is adjusted by plates L to allow the same scale to be used with various liquids. The outlet pipe R has a flange C, and is secured to the vessel A and the conical end E of the column F by a nut D.
Patent GB-189813123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Treatment of Steel.
Inventor: BUDZINSKI LEON
Filed: 1898-06-11
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 13,123. Budzinski, L., and Schouwaloff, B. June 11. Materials for purifying and refining; burnt metal, restoring; cementation.-Articles of steel are placed at a red heat in a mixture of meal, charcoal, pepper, and assafoetida, and allowed to cool. Burnt steel may also be treated in the same way.
Patent GB-189821666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Picks for Mining and other purposes.
Inventor: LLEWELLYN RHYS
Filed: 1898-10-14
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 21,666. Llewellyn, R. Oct. 14. Picks; handles, fixing. The heads of miners' and like picks are made with three sockets, in two of which B, C the removable points E, F are secured by screws M, N, while in the third D the handle G is fixed by serrated wedges O engaging with serrations in the socket. By removing one of the points E, F, the tool is readily adapted for use in confined places.
Patent GB-189902456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Connections.
Inventor: STRETTON ROBERT
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 2456. Stretton, R. Feb. 3. Clip and sleeve joints; couplings, disconnectible.- A rubber sleeve connection for beer pipes is shown in Fig. 4. The pipes t are provided with flanged ends, and are surrounded by a rubber sleeve r. Tightening-devices, consisting of wire w passing through a plate p having two holes in it, the end being threaded to engage with a nut n, keep the sleeve against the outer peripheries of the pipes. The device is also applicable to the connection of garden hose or like tubes.
Patent GB-189902746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draw-gear and Couplings for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: CHARLES ALBERT GOULD
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 2746. Lake, H. H., [Gould, C. A.]. Feb. 7. Draw-gear; couplings, automatic.-The drawgear is shown in Fig. 1. Automatic car couplings C, of the 'Janney' type, are arranged centrally and connected with opposite ends of a supplemental draw - bar D arranged below the bottom frame. The draw-head is provided with a shank g which extends beyond the pivot of the drawhead, the shanks g being arranged between the two bars H and being operated on by the righting- springs I which hold the coupling in its central position. The draw-gear comprises two longitudinal transversely-connected beams E, drawheads which are connected with the draw-bar by interposed connections, and combined buffer and draught springs L applied to the draw-bar and shown in Fig. 2. The uncoupling-mechanism shown in Fig. 8 consists of a horizontal elbow lever P havings its outer end guided on a segment provided with a locking-device, by which the lever is prevented from moving backwards. A modified arrangement, in which the buffers employed are of the usual length, is described in the Specification.
Patent GB-189905068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Feeding, Discharging, and Elevating or Conveying of Minerals, Grain, or other Material.
Inventor: HULME STEPHEN
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1900-03-08
Abstract: 5068. Hulme, S. March 8. Elevators; conveyers; loading shoots.-The elevator is designed to automatically travel backwards and forwards on rails while picking up material from a heap, and also to stop automatically and fill any one of a range of hoppers. The band A is mounted on sprockets A<2> and b, the latter being on a swinging arm B, kept automatically in position against the material to be raised by a weight and lever D' acting through quadrants on the arm B. The carriage Z, which runs on rails z, is driven by a rope or belt from @ prime mover. Projections z<2> at the ends of the track strike against the lever G<3>, and thus reverse the motion of the carriage. So long as no hoppers require filling, the end of the delivery shoot Z' is closed by a plate I, on bell-crank levers pivoted at I<3> and connected by chains i' to a double quadrant i<1> with a projection i<3>. When a hopper is empty, a pivoted tray J at its mouth stands up, as shown in full lines, to bring a pin j into the path of the projection i<3>. The plate I is thus raised, and the carriage Z is stopped by the resistance producing slipping of the driving rope. When full the tray J is forced down by the weight of material into the position shown in broken lines, leaving the carriage Z free to move on to the next hopper. When the shoot Z' is full, the material which is raised is returned to the heap again by the shoot Z<3>.
Patent GB-189905755-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Composition and mode of Manufacturing therefrom Stucco or Plaster-like or the like Articles, Ornaments or Surfaces.
Inventor: LAUERMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 5755. Lauermann, A., and Gaze, H. E. March 16. India-rubber compositions.-100 lbs. of gypsum, 8 of infusorial earth, and 10 of wood or paper pulp (containing 35 per cent. of cellulose), are mixed, and added to 12 lbs. of East India rubber in semi-liquid condition, and 80 lbs. of water. The mixture is spread in layers in a mould, with intervening layers of aloe, jute, or other fibre, of which 10 lbs. are used, the fibre being worked in by dabbing with a brush. The mixture is allowed to set for an hour, and then dried. The proportions may be varied. Cornices, ceiling ornaments, and other articles, ornaments, or surfaces are thus made.
Patent GB-189912475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Vapourizers and Igniters of Oil Engines.
Inventor: DRAKE JAMES ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,475. Drake, J. A., and Fletcher, A. J., [trading as Drake & Fletcher]. June 15. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting and igniting in. Oil from the nozzle h drops on to the bottom c of the chamber a, which is placed above the igniting-tube burner d. The vapour escapes through a passage into the cavities e, which are packed with coke or some such substance and separate the tarry matter from the vapour, and are provided with a drain pipe j. The vapour passes to the engine through the valve i. The igniting- tube k is secured by a pointed pin l and a cross-bar o to permit expansion.
Patent GB-189912799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means Employed for Locking or Fixing Screws.
Inventor: BARBOUR JAMES
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 12,799. Barbour, J. June 20. Locking set-screws.-The grub screw 2, for fixing the collar 6 to the rail 9 of a spinning-frame or for fixing a door handle to its spindle &c., is locked by a second screw 1 fitting into the same hole. The screw 1 has a sharp point, to enter the nick of the screw 2 and thus expand it.
Patent GB-189915083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Split-pins.
Inventor: LEIGH HENRY HARINGTON
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 15,083. Leigh, H. H., [Johnson, J. H.]. July 21. Pins for cottaring. - Split pins, such as those used for fastening buttons or badges and for engineering purposes, are made with outwardly-turned projections at the ends of their legs to prevent them from falling out.
Patent GB-189915809-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Aerating Liquids.
Inventor: FULLER CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 15,809. Fuller, C. W. Aug. 2. AÙrating liquids. -Relates to the aÙration of liquids in bottles. The apparatus consists of a cylinder c, Figs. 2 and 3, which may have a glass lining d, and is provided at its centre with trunnions e, f which have bearings in standards a, b so that the cylinder c can be turned about its centre. Near each end of the cylinder is a spring valve g, which may be operated by pushing the spindle h in by hand or by the cams p, q. Carbonic acid is supplied to the cylinder c through the nozzle o. At each end of the cylinder is a bottle cap i, against which the mouth of a bottle j is pressed by the spring m or other suitable means. In operation, one of the bottles is filled with water and the other is empty, and the aÙration is effected while the liquid is falling through the cylinder c from one bottle into the other.
Patent GB-189915910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Admission and Governing Devices of Gas Engines.
Inventor: RUUD EDWIN
Filed: 1899-08-03
Granted: 1900-08-03
Abstract: 15,910. Ruud, E. Aug. 3. Gas engines, valves for and governing in. Gas and air are admitted through cocks 4 and 5 from opposite directions to a double beat valve 6, controlled by the governor, through which they pass to the engine by a pipe 3. The composition of the charge thus remains the same, although its volume is varied. The valve in Figs. 3 and 4 prevents the air and gas from mixing until they have oassed through. A reducing-valve may be placed on the gas pipe, to reduce the gas pressure to that of the air. The invention is particularly applicable to engines working with poor gas.
Patent GB-189918560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ammonia Absorption Refrigerating Machines.
Inventor: ALLEN FRANK
Filed: 1899-09-14
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 18,560. Allen, F. Sept. 14. Metal pipes and tubes.-Relates to temperatureequalizing coils for heating or cooling purposes generally, and specially applicable in ammonia refrigerating machinery. Wire Z, of square or other section, is wound round a straight pipe x, which is then inserted in the outer pipe y, and the whole is bent into a zig-zag or coil and furnished with end caps and connections y<1>.
Patent GB-189924367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Steam Generators.
Inventor: VIGNES GEORGE FRANCIS GABRIEL
Filed: 1899-12-07
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 24,367. Des Vignes, G. F. G., and Cloud, W. A. Dec. 7. Sectional boilers; feedwater, heating; tubes, water.-On each side of a sectional smoke-tube boiler is arranged a group of water tubes which may be turned on trunnions to give access to the smoke tubes. These water tubes may be used for heating the feedwater, or they may form part of the water-circulation system of the boiler. The boiler consists of a steam or water drum b with depending, divergent water chambers b<1> on both sides traversed by smoke-tubes b<2>, the whole being surrounded by a casing c. The water chambers may be in sections or entire. The water-tube elements d, which in the arrangement shown are adapted for heating feedwater, are arranged in the smoke-boxes on either side of the boiler. They are mounted to turn on hollow trunnions at each end of the upper connecting-boxes d, so that they may be swung out, as shown in dotted lines, through a door in the casing to expose the smoketubes. When the water-tube elements form part of the boiler, both the upper and lower connecting- boxes d' are connected to the main portion, the former being connected with the drum b through the hollow trunnions, and the latter with the lower ends of the water chambers b<1> through detachable connections.
Patent GB-190002046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrought Iron Window Sashes.
Inventor: GLAUERT EDUARD
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 2046. Glauert, E. Feb. 1. Windows; glazing windows. - Sash bars a, b and rails or stiles h are made of wroughtiron bars of T-shape in cross-section. At a point where one bar crosses another, one bar a is cut out or slotted at e, g, and the flange d is bent back sufficiently to allow the other bar b to pass through the slot or opening thus formed. The cross-bars b are inserted in recesses in the inner flanges of the side bars h, and are secured in place by countersunk rivets.
Patent GB-190008168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulators for Controlling the Supply of Oil to the Oil Burners of Steam Boiler and like Furnaces.
Inventor: COULTHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1900-05-02
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8168. Coulthard, T., Toulmin, J. H., Coulthard, T., and Norris, W. May 2. Liquid-fuel fittings.-Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 9267, A.D. 1899, for controlling the supply of liquid fuel or vapour to the burners of steam-boiler or like furnaces in accordance with the pressure existing in the boiler or other vessel. The valve A controlling the supply of liquid fuel or vapour is surmounted by a diaphragm B, between which and an upper diaphragm K, exposed to the pressure in the boiler &c., is a spindle E guided by the boss F. This spindle is constantly pressed upwards by an adjustable spring H, Fig. 1, or is made adjustable in length, as shown in Fig. 2, so as to cause an upward pressure on the diaphragm K. When the pressure of the spring, Fig. 1, or the resistance of the lower diaphragm, Fig. 2, is exceeded by the pressure of the steam &c. above the diaphragm K, the valve A is closed. The apparatus may be employed with liquid or air pressures.
Patent GB-190012885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governing, Devices for Engines Operated by Steam or other Fluid Pressure.
Inventor: MCLAREN JOHN
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 12,885. McLaren, J., and McLaren, H. July 17. Eccentrics.-Relates to governors in which both the centrifugal force and the inertia of the revolving parts are utilized. Figs. 2 and 3 show, respectively, an elevation and a transverse section. The eccentric A is formed with a counterweight B, which serves to balance the eccentric itself, with its straps and rods, and also acts as an inertia weight, so that the response of the governor to sudden changes of load is accelerated. The eccentric is also formed with a stem or pivot pin A', which, in order that the initial eccentricity may be adjusted, can be turned in an eccentric sleeve or bush C furnished with a toothed flange and locking-plate E.
Patent GB-190016667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Working of Electric or other Tramway or Railway Points.
Inventor: STEWART WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1900-09-19
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 16,667. Stewart, W. J. Sept. 19. Points and switches for electric and other railways or tramways worked from the vehicle. The tongue b is pivoted to a lever e, which works in a deepened part of the rail groove c, and is knocked over by a plough carried by the vehicle. Both tongues may be similarly provided, and may be connected by the rod g. The lever is covered by hinged or other covers h, i, which are shown opened. Beyond the point, the groove is made shallower so as to lift the operating-appliance on the car. The tongues and the rail grooves may be provided with openings to pass or expel dirt &c. On the vehicle, the rod o carrying the plough v for operating the points is lowered by the lever k and a treadle or otherwise, and it can be held raised by a ratchet &c. u. Wings w on either side of the plough deflect the dirt sideways, and a roller q runs in the rail groove to lift the device when it meets the shallower portion. This appliance may be fitted on both sides and both ends of the car.
Patent GB-190017247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Illuminated Signs.
Inventor: HOWELL CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1900-09-28
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 17,247. Howell, C. E. Sept. 28. Indicators, route, for vehicles.-The sign is particularly applicable to tramcars, to show their destination, and can be readily changed. It comprises a triangular box A, in one corner A<1> of which is placed a lamp, while at the opposite side are hinged two signs, one at the top and the other at the bottom of the box, or one at each side. The signs may be turned by handles G, H and held in their visible or invisible position by a notched block D into which their ends are drawn by springs F. The signs may be transparent; or the box may have a glass front and the sign be pierced, with a translucent slide behind it. Coloured glasses or celluloid I may be fitted at the sides.
Patent GB-190022803-A (GB)
Title: Improved Suspending Device for use in the Storage and Transit of Cycles and other Articles.
Inventor: SMITH RALPH JOHN
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1902-02-14
Abstract: 22,803. Smith, R. J. Dec. 14. Hooks.-Relates to suspending - devices particularly adapted for carrying bicycles in railway vans, applicable also to other vehicles, warehouses, and other places in connection with cycles, mail-carts, and furniture. The application to a railway van for bicycles is described. The bottom and diagonal tubes of the machine are engaged by rubber-shod hooks a formed on the ends of a bar A, which has a central hole by which it is hooked to the sleeve D loose around the coarsely-threaded screw E, which is hooked to the roof. When the machine is hooked on, the pawl H is released by depressing the pivoted spring lever h', and the nut or wheel G on the screw E is rotated and elevates the sleeve D until the handle-bars and saddles touch the roof.
Patent GB-190101302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Friction Clutch Boxes.
Inventor: BARRETT ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 1302. Barrett, A. G., and Clayton, O. Jan. 21. Clutches.-The friction segments F<1> are formed with wings F, guided in radial ways on the disc B which is keyed to the shaft A, and are forced into contact with the shell D by means of a sliding sleeve G and links adjustable in length. By adjusting the length of the links so that they assume a position nearly at right-angles to the shaft, when the clutch is engaged, the end pressure on the sleeve G is reduced.