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Patent GB-189726263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes for Bicycles, Tricycles, Motor Cars, and the like.
Inventor: WAKEFIELD JOHN
Filed: 1897-11-11
Granted: 1898-11-11
Abstract: 26,263. Wakefield, J. Nov. 11. Motor road vehicles. -Relates to brakes for bicycles, motor cars, &c. A brake lever A, Fig. 1, pivoted to one of the handles, is adjustably connected at C to one or more cords or bands D which pass through the handle-bar and down the head to a lever F, Fig. 3, carrying brake blocks or rollers I. The lever F is pivoted to a bracket L, which is adjustably carried by a clip K embracing the fork crown. The operating cord or cords may pass down the fork side to a band brake, or they may be connected to a rim brake comprising a horse-shoe shaped frame sliding in guides and carrying brake blocks for acting on the wheel rim. The cord or cords are guided into the head tube by passing over a pulley or through a specially-shaped guide-tube held in position by a spring.
Patent GB-189726625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace Processes and Apparatus for the Destruction of Nightsoil, Garbage, Waste Products, and other Noxious Matters.
Inventor: DOWNTON HENRY GEORGE
Filed: 1897-11-15
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 26,625. Downton, H. G., and Nicholls, W. H. Nov. 15. Refuse-consuming furnaces.-Nightsoil, garbage, house refuse, waste products, and the like are passed into a chamber heated by a furnace contained therein. Figs. 3 and 4 show two views at right-angles to each other of the arrangement. The oven or retort A is superposed over an arch B which contains the furnace and a nest of flues. The retort is charged through the water-sealed openings C and D, the former being provided with the cone C' and the latter with a flap D<3>. As regards the furnace, the gases pass from the firebars F<2> by the flue F<3>, circulate below the arch B, and enter circuitous flues F<7> &c. in the side walls of the structure. The ashpit G forms part of a water receptacle or tank, in the front of which, for varying the water level, a displacer G<2> is hung. In the ashpit are curtains G<4>, G<5> acting as seals and separating off the downtake E'. Air heated in pipes in the flues is supplied to the ashpit through orifices H<7>. Air also passes to the gases from apertures H<10> in the flue F<3>. The gases or vapours given off from the refuse pass away, if the valve I is open, for utilization. If this valve is closed, the gases force themselves into the chamber J, and thence by suitable flues with or without the aid of other gases from the pipe J<1> enter the ashpit of the furnace. Ashes &c. are allowed to accumulate in the chamber A, to form a hot base for the reception of the refuse,
Patent GB-189729036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sifting Apparatus.
Inventor: BAKER GEORGE SAMUEL
Filed: 1897-12-08
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 29,036. Baker, G. S., and Baker, W. K. Dec. 8. Sifting flour &c.-Portable sifting-appliance to be placed upon bakers' troughs &c. A framework J, J<1>, provided with distance-pieces J<2>, supports a frame A, to the bottom of which is screwed the semi-cylindrical sieve B. A shaft G rotated by the handle G' oscillates a shaft C by means of unequal cranks and a connecting-rod. The shaft C carries frames E supporting rods E' which sweep over the sifting-surface and agitate the materials. The screws F<2> enable the clearance between these rods and the sieve to be adjusted, by raising and lowering the frames E with respect to the blocks C'. The frame A is preferably hinged at J<3>. The framework is provided with a looped strap to enable it to be hung up when not in use.
Patent GB-189802923-A (GB)
Title: Reversible or Revolving Top Rail Music Desk Adjustment for Upright Pianofortes.
Inventor: CROSBY WILLIAM SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-02-05
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 2923. Crosby, W. S. Feb. 5. Pianofortes.-A music desk is pivoted to the top rail A of the front of the pianoforte, and can be folded within the length and breadth of the rail, as shown in Fig. 2, after which the rail can be turned on a pair of pivots to bring the desk to the inside. The pivots have a little play to facilitate the rotation.
Patent GB-189802947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stokers and in Apparatus connected therewith for Steam Boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: HODGKINSON JAMES
Filed: 1898-02-05
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 2947. Hodgkinson, J. Feb. 5. Mechanical stoking; firebars and grates.-Fig. 2 shows the application to a Lancashire boiler, but the fittings may be applied with slight modifications to marine boilers, boiling and salt pans, biscuit ovens, and furnaces for heating metal rods, melting iron and steel, pottery, &c. Fuel from the hopper I passes to the rotating crusher G, which has a number of pockets W, and is delivered in regulated quantities to the chamber G<3>, which is fitted with a sliding plate H<2>. The fuel is blown from the chamber G<3> on to the fixed fire bars E<2> by compressed air, steam, or air and steam issuing from the nozzle Z, the end of which may be circular, flat, or semicircular. A guard G<6> is bolted to the hopper, and in some cases a beater with three or more blades may be fitted below the crusher-box H. Figs. 17 and 18 show in plan and elevation respectively means for reciprocating the fire bars K, K<1>, L, L<1> which are arranged between the fixed bars J. Cams such as O<6> on the shaft 0 act in succession on the beaks b of the bars K, K<1> and draw them forwards, while bars c, d act on the bars L, L<1> and reciprocate them in turn. Fig. 23 shows an appliance for rocking firebars M, having alternately long and short ends, by hand.
Patent GB-189807383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Bootles and in Seals therefor, and in Apparatus applicable for use in such Manufacture.
Inventor: NASH RICHARD GRAINGER
Filed: 1898-03-26
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 7383. Nash, R. G. March 26. Bottle necks, making.-Externally-screwed necks, to receive internally-screwed caps or stoppers, are formed by means of the tool shown in Fig. 8, which consists of a central stem C and two spring arms C', C<2>. The central stem carries a mandrel F which enters the mouth of the bottle and has mounted on it a pinion F<1>. The arm C' carries the moulding-tool D attached to the pinion D', which engages with the pinion F<1>. When the bottle is rolled on a table the neck and tool D roll together so that the neck receives the required impression. The plate E on the arm C<2> keeps the neck in position while the grooves are being formed, and a catch G may be provided to hold the tool up to its work. Projections D<2> on the parts D, E maintain the shape of the neck and the plate f<1> keeps the mouth smooth.
Patent GB-189808304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curtain Rod and Band Brackets, and their Fittings.
Inventor: JAMES JOHN JESSE
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 8304. James, J. J., [trading as Dutson & Co.]. April 7. Brackets.-The object of the invention is to make curtain rod and band brackets interchangeable so that they can be used at the left or right or front or side of the window frame. A troughlike box with holes a<4>, a<5> in the sides and front is fixed by lugs a<2> to the back fixing-plate. The rod, which may be telescopic, is provided with a groove or projection, is passed through one of the holes a<4>, a<5>, and is secured in place by pressing down the three-sided forked sliding catch d, the part d' of which enters the groove or gets behind the projection. In a modification, Fig. 15, the catch d is dispensed with, and the bracket is bent from a cruciform blank, the holes a', a<3> being circular or keyhole shaped ; when circular, a double spring catch c<2> operated by pressing the bulges c' may be fitted to the rod as in Fig. 21, and the bracket can be used for vertical rods. In another modification, Fig. 24, the bracket is bent from a T-shaped blank, and the catch b is pivoted as shown, and sprung over the rod when it is placed in position. The lower end of the back-plate is bent up at a<2>, Fig. 31, to form a support or band, a gap a<3> being left to receive it when bending the bracket from the T-shaped blank. Fig. 33 shows a bracket formed of a base-plate a<1> to which is hinged or pivoted a sleeve c<1> having a bayonet-joint slot c<4> with which engages a pin c<3> on the rod c, and Figs. 39 and 41 show a bracket in which a necked rod or band is engaged.
Patent GB-189816670-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Production of Ga? for Illuminating and other purposes.
Inventor: BOEHNDEL HERMANN HEINRICH
Filed: 1898-07-30
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 16,670. B÷hndel, H. H., and Yeaton, C. C. July 30. Carburetting.-A closed vessel having inlet and outlet pipes is charged with calcined kieselguhr or infusorial silica which is saturated with benzene, gasolene, naphtha, sulphuric ether, &c. Air is drawn through the vessel, and the resultant gas is led to the burners &c.
Patent GB-189817883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc-lamps.
Inventor: BOOKER FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-08-19
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 17,883. Booker, F. Aug. 19. Arc lamps.-Brake regulating-mechanism is constructed as shown. The heavier upper carbonholder is hung by a cord or chain 0, and the lower holder by a cord P, from opposite sides of a pulley G, attached to a brake-disc H on a shaft F. Series and shunt solenoids B, A tend to draw down cores on a lever D, which is linked at L to a pin k on one side of a second disc, loose on the shaft F. The second disc may be serrated, and is opposed to a rubber ring carried within a flange on the disc H. The discs are pressed apart by an interposed spring, surrounding the shaft. The second disc carries two projecting inclines, which bear against stationary rollers m<3> when this disc is turned by the action of the series coil B ; the second disc then bears against the first one H, and turns it so as to strike an arc. The rollers m<3> are carried by a horizontal piece pivoted at its centre on a support e<3>. This piece may carry the inclines, and the second disc carry the rollers. A spring N, adjustable by a screw, presses the shaft F endways against the pressure of the second disc.
Patent GB-189818711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutch Hubs for Velocipedes.
Inventor: LINLEY CHARLES MONTAGUE
Filed: 1898-09-01
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 18,711. Linley, C. M. Sept. 1. Clutches; driving - mechanism. - Relates to clutches fitted to the driving-wheel hub to allow the wheel to overrun the chain. Thehuba,mounted on the usual ball bearings j, is fitted with collars c, f which form the inner parts of double ball bearings h on which the chain-wheel b runs. Between the collars c, fare mounted a series of pawls d turning on trunnions d<2> and forced by springs i, Fig. 2, into engagement with ratchet teeth b<4> formed on the interior of the chainwheel. The springs i are mounted on transverse pins which serve to connect the collars c, f. The hub carries a boss c<5>, Fig. 2, with hook shaped seatings c<4> which rest against the pawls so as to take the thrust during driving, and thus relieve the strain on the trunnions. A nut e keeps the collar f &c. in position.
Patent GB-189820465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Folding Combined Bedsteads and Mattresses.
Inventor: SMIRK JOHN SPOOR
Filed: 1898-09-28
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 20,465. Smirk, J. S. Sept. 28. Bedsteads.-The bottom of a folding or secret bed is made in three parts A, B, C, consisting of metal frames on the sides of which is stretched ordinary woven wire fabric F or canvas or metal laths a<2>. A foot frame c is hinged to the foot section C. Side frames c<1> are hinged to the section c and are held in the vertical position by pins dropping into holes in the sides of the frame C. The toot section C is hinged to B, and B to A. The head section A has slots a<1> in the sides engaging pins d fixed inside the sideboard at D. Folding legs E and stretchers G are provided as usual. The frames c, c' hold the bedding in place. To fold the bedstead up, the frames c' are turned towards each other, and the frame c is folded down on them and on the section C, which is folded inwards on B. The folded parts are pushed inwards and then raised, the parts slipping inside the supports d'. The part A. has a backward and radial motion, and when folded its front end rests on the bottom of the case. The folded bottom is held in place by the catch H. If extra folding legs are fitted, the whole bedstead can be removed from the case D and used separately as a portable bed, in which case the part C is used as the head end.
Patent GB-189905133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Planting Implements for Potatoes and the like.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 5133. Willis, P. R. J., [Caves, C. C., and Caves, L. S.]. March 9. Potato planters.-Relates to a machine for cutting and planting potatoes and like tubers. Fig. 2 shows the machine in side elevation, partly in section. The main frame is carried on rear wheels 34 and on runners 20 having seed tubes 19 connectad to a transverse casing 18 in which are mounted two conveyers which carry the seeds from a central box 45 to the seed tubes 19 at each side. The box 45 is provided with a central fixed knife 49 and with a reciprocating knife 52 attached to a block 50 which forces the potatoes fed into the box 45 by the conveyer 42 down upon the knife 49. Spring arms, not shown in Fig. 2, hold the potato in the proper position to be cut by the knives 52 and 49. The block 50 is reciprocated by a rod 59 from a crank disc 55 which derives its motion, in common with all the other moving parts of the machine, by suitable gearing from the axle of the wheels 34.
Patent GB-189911008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sleeve, Cuff, and like Links.
Inventor: STUBBS THOMAS DUGDALE
Filed: 1899-05-26
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 11,008. Stubbs, T. D. May 26. Sleeve-links.--Each button or head a, Fig. 2, is made from two shells a<1>, a', the back shells a<1> having wells a<3> in which are pivoted on bars b the ends of a connecting-link c, and with troughs d which enable the link to be flush with the button when inserting the latter. In a modification, shown in Fig. 7, one of the heads consists of a single shell formed with a well a<1> and troughs a<2> as shown. In another form, shown in Fig. 10, the bar to which the link is pivoted is formed by cutting out one of the plates.
Patent GB-189913263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fireplaces.
Inventor: ROBERTS HARRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 13,263. Roberts, H. W. June 27. Stoves and fireplaces. -Relates to a fireplace built entirely o f firebrick. The front F of the fireplace is built in front of the main wall M, and encloses an air flue A which extends above the fireplace and is provided with an adjustable opening 0 to draw off the impure air from the room. At the bottom, the flue A opens out below the fire bottom D. The firebox is formed with a vertical front and back, and the sides S incline towards the bottom D. An opening C is provided in front, which is closed by a glazed firebrick F<1>, and serves to regulate the draught on lighting, and also for the insertion and withdrawal of the ashpan E. The back N of the fireplace is built of specially-shaped bricks having the two vertical edges and the bottom edge of the front face rounded off, the bricks being laid at an inclination to the horizontal so as to form an inclined back. This arrangement of back increases the heating-surface.
Patent GB-189915403-A (GB)
Title: Process for Coking Mineral Coal and Lignite.
Inventor: SCHILD HERMANN
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 15,403. Schild, M. July 27. Coking.-A mixture of coal with lye, obtained in sulphite-cellulose manufacture, may be treated with carbonate or sulphate of ammonium, or other ammonic salt, and finally coked. The coal employed may be bituminous coal, anthracite, or lignite.
Patent GB-190004938-A (GB)
Title: A Combustion Engine.
Inventor: BAILLIE JAMES L
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 4938. Baillie, J. L. March 15. Gas turbines.-A vane-wheel is propelled by jets of heated products of combustion issuing from nozzles 26 on each side of it. The waste gases escape through the pipe 63, and the fresh gases are supplied from a furnace G supplied with air by a pump E, and oil or gas by a pump F and reservoir 45. The wheel is surrounded by a jacket communicating with a water tank 14, and it may have two rings of jets pointing in opposite directions so that the motor may run either way.
Patent GB-190006766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Velocipedes or Wheeled Vehicles Propelled by Human Power.
Inventor: ANDERSON JAMES CALDWELL
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1901-05-10
Abstract: 6766. Anderson, J. C. April 10. Passengers, for conveying; tricycles; quadricycles; multicycles; convertibles. -The invention is described as applied to a convertible quadricycle for four riders. The frame consists of three parts A, B, C. The front part A, carrying a driving- wheel, saddle, and handle - bar, is jointed to the frame B by a vertical head 1, 14. The frame B is mounted on two lateral wheels, and is fitted with a seat for two riders and suitable mud guards 19, 21. The rear frame C also carries a driving- wheel, saddle, &c., and is connected by doublehinged joints 27 to the frame B. Steering may be effected by either the front or rear rider, the former operating the handle - bar 27, which carries a toothed piece engaging a toothed segment fixed to the frame B, and the latter controlling a handlebar 15 fixed to the rear part of the frame B. Either the front or rear frames A, C can be detached so as to convert the cycle into a tricycle. Additional sections similar to B may be interposed between the front and rear parts if required.
Patent GB-190013164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Steam Boilers.
Inventor: TODD DAVID ROSS
Filed: 1900-07-21
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 13,164. Todd, D. R. July 21. Water-tube boilers.-Vertical, or approximately-vertical, generating-tubes C connect horizontal or slightly-inclined top and bottom headers B and D, the former being connected at one end to a steam drum A and the latter at both ends to a mud drum G. Uptake tubes H and downcomers J form a direct connection between the two drums. The headers may be of the form shown in the half transverse section, Fig. 2, the bottom headers being stayed as shown ; or both top and bottom headers, or the bottom ones only, may be in the form of square tubes, straight or sinuous, as shown in Fig. 4. The bottom headers are exposed to the direct heat of the fire. Between the tubes H and the rearmost of the tubes C is a combustion space, whence the furnace gases pass forward among the tubes. The application to marine purposes is mentioned.
Patent GB-190013543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Reduction of Nitro Compounds to the Corresponding Amines.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 13,543. Johnson, G. W., [Boehringer & S÷hne, C. F.]. July 27. Amines, obtaining.-Nitro compounds are reduced to the corresponding amines electrolvtically. The nitro compound mixed with hydrochloric acid is placed in the cathode compartment of the cell, which contains also a platinum or other indifferent cathode, and finely-divided iron, copper, chromium, lead, or mercury, or a salt of one of these metals. When the reduction has been effected, the motal is found to have been regenerated, or a metallic ion of low valency has been produced, according to the electrolytic solution - pressure of the metal. Examples are given in which nitrobenzene, which is kept cool and rapidly stirred during the process, is reduced to aniline by a current having a density of 1900 amperes per square metre, in presence of cuprous chloride, or copper powder, copper being left in both cases. In another example, ferrous chloride is used, and is regenerated as such.
Patent GB-190013760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 13,760. B o u l t , A. J., [White, R. H.]. July 31. Instantaneous generators; feedwater, controlling.- Consists in combining a thermostatic regulator for liquid fuel with a pressure regulator for the feedwater in a flash generator for motor carriages &c. Fig. 1 shows the manner of applying the invention in the case of a motor-carriage generator A, consisting of a series of flat superposed coils. A branch from the steam pipe leads to a diaphragm regulator F, shown separately in Fig. 5. When the pressure rises above the normal the valve f<5> is opened and the feedwater from the pump D is returned to the inlet of the pump. The steam, in passing from one to. the other of the two lowest coils of the generator goes through the casing of the thermostatic regulator J, shown separately in Fig. 3, which is diametrically disposed beneath the coils and above the burner. The regulator consists of a tube of copper j<3> enclosing a steel rod j<4>, the movements of the end of the latter owing to variations in temperature being transmitted by the bell-crank j<6> to the regulating-valve j<7>, which controls the discharge of liquid fuel from the nozzle of the burner into the mixing-tube H, Fig. 1. C, Fig. 1, is the motor, E an air chamber connected to the feedpump, and G the liquid-fuel reservoir.
Patent GB-190015423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lamp Stoves also Applicable to Table and other Lamps.
Inventor: BRANDON WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-08-30
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 15,423. Brandon, W., [trading as Brandon & Co., W.]. Aug. 30. Oil lamps are formed of an oil tank A, supported upon a perforated base A<1> admitting air to a central air supply tube C, which rises higher than usual, and the top edges of which may be bent outwards to form flanges. On each side of the air tube is a wick-tube D, D<1>, having wickraising pinions X. A perforated platform or table E supports the cone F, and is joined to a spreader E<1>. The spreader is formed of perforated sides, unperforated ends, and a top plate fitted with a mica plate G or other n o n - conducting panel casting no shadow. The upper parts of the perforated sides are closer together than the lower parts, the two being connected by a perforated horizontal ledge. At the bottom, the spreader has perforated ledges which are brought flush with the air supply tube C. The flame is by this construction supplied with three currents of air, viz. (1), that passing up the central air tube, which is deflected by the mica plate, and escapes through the side perforations of the spreader to the inner side of each flame, (2) the air passing upwards between the air tube and wick-tube on either side, and (3) the air passing up the outer sides of the wick-tubes through the perforations on the table surface. Each of the burners is separately removable. The air tube may be affixed to the top of the oil tank, instead of passing through the tank.
Patent GB-190016968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers for Syphon Bottles and in Taps therefor.
Inventor: HENRICH JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 16,968. Henrich, J. G. Sept. 24. Siphon bottles.-The valve 6, Fig. 1, is contained in a cap 1 fitting over a bush 4, which is screwed on to a screw stopper fitting into the siphon bottle A. The valve is held up to its seat by the spring 12. This stopper may be used with an ordinary lever head, which can be screwed on to the ring 3, or the head shown in Fig. 2, and in part underside plan view in Fig. 4, may be used, and the ring 3 be dispensed with. The head B is of any suitable shape, and is provided with a plug 14 in which are longitudinal openings 16 for the passage of the liquid, and with a projecting piece 17 for forcing down the valve 6.