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Patent GB-189716033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cold Tire Setting Machines.
Inventor: ZELLER EDWARD NEWTON
Filed: 1897-07-06
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 16,033. Zeller, E. N. July 6. Forging.-The Figures show a cold tyre-setting machine, consisting of a bed-plate A, a series of radially-movable presser-blocks C, and an annular rim D movable on the bed-plate, a series of toggle arms F jointed to the rim and the presser-blocks, and a fluid-pressure mechanism for giving a partial direct rotation to the rim. The bed-plate has a central opening a, and is furnished with radial guide-grooves B with which dovetail projections on the blocks C engage. Instead of using toggles, the inward motion may be imparted to the blocks C by means of a series of cam surfaces on the rim D. In order to use the apparatus with wheels of various sizes, supplementary presserblocks L are used. The mechanism for turning the rim D consists of two hydraulic cylinders H, H<1 >connected by the pipes Q<1> and Q to a double-acting pump mechanism having reversing valve levers, whereby either the cylinder H or H<1> can be connected to the pump or exhaust as required. The piston is made in three parts j, j<1>, aud j<4> to facilitate its removal from the cylinders, and is connected to the rim by the link N. The rim D is borne by rollers a<7>, and is strengthened by the rings E, E<1>, and E<2>.
Patent GB-189724742-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Product Derived from Casein or other Albuminous Substances, and Processes for Producing the same.
Inventor: KRISCHE WILHELM
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 24,742. Krische, W., and Spitteler, A. Oct. 26. Coating surfaces, compositions for; paints, materials for; preservative compositions.-A new product, derived from casein or similar albuminoussubstances and called 'lactoform,' which is very hard and tough and does not swell or materially soften when immersed in water, is prepared as follows :-To a solution of casein, or the like, is added a solution of a salt or acid which will coagulate the casein, such as acetate of lead, and the wet coagulum produced is separated, ground, drained on a sieve, and partially dried upon cotton cloths, or other absorbent material. The slightly - transparent plate thus formed is left in a solution of 20 per cent. formaldehyde for some hours, and is finally dried. The product is very similar to horn. Lactoform may also be produced as a coating on or impregnation of, fibres, fabrics, paper, wood, stones, and the like. A waterproof and preservative composition upon paintings, walls, &c. is obtained by brushing on a solution of casein, and a solution of zinc chloride alternately, each being allowed to dry separately, and then washing down the surface with formaldehyde.
Patent GB-189804886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Opera-glasses, Binoculars, and the like.
Inventor: CLARK HENRY MUNDAY
Filed: 1898-02-28
Granted: 1899-11-07
Abstract: 4886. Clark, H. M. Feb. 28. Opera and field glasses.-Opera-glasses, binoculars, and the like are fitted with spectacle bows d, d, a bridge c<1>, and a resilient nose-clip f, so that they can be worn and leave the hands free.
Patent GB-189809280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Structural Arrangements for Combining Strength with Rigidity in a Manner Applicable to Roofing, Walling, and the like Structural Purposes.
Inventor: PEASE EDWARD LLOYD
Filed: 1898-04-22
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 9280. Pease, E. L. April 22. Barns and sheds.-Relates to improvements in the method of construction described in Specification No. 21,331, A.D. 1896, in which metal or other panels or sheets are flanged and engaged with slotted tubes, the sheets or panels being curved to stiffen them. Wooden or metal distancepieces c, d, of the forms shown in Figs. 1 and 2, are placed between the flanges or insets of the panels b, b. Stiffening-pieces e, Fig. 3, are placed between the tubes a, a, and thin lath linings to the panels may be secured by being sprung in between their inset edges. When these stiffening-pieces are of metal, they are made of the elevation and cross-section shown in Figs. 4 and 5 respectively. To secure an air space between the panel and lining, the construction shown in Fig. 6 is adopted. The panel b and its lining f are held apart by a distance-piece f<1>, and the stiffener e is scalloped at e<3> so that the air spaces are continuous. Flat roofs may consist of a number of tubes a, a, with panels between. In the case of sloping roofs, the tubes a, a are inclined and the lengths of panelling are made to overlap.
Patent GB-189813884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dental Engine Hand Pieces.
Inventor: BROWNE ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-06-22
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 13,884. Browne, A. W. June 22. Dental engines.-Relates to a hand-piece in which the tool may be quickly and easily adjusted to any angle within certain limits and then firmly locked or yieldingly held in such position. The metal tube I of the handle N is screwed on one end of a tube H<1>, the opposite end of which is split and embraces a ball G, formed of an extension A<2> at the side of the head A, upon which it may be clamped with any desired pressure by the socket J, freely mounted between collars k, L on the nut K. The toolholder B, mounted in the head A, is formed with a wheel B<1> in gear with a pinion F mounted upon a stud f and in the extension A<2> of the head ; the rounded end of the driving-spindle M fits in a recess in the face of the pinion, which is likewise formed with four radial grooves adapted, for engagement with drving-arms m on the spindle. The tool D has a flat d at one end to engage a corresponding flat b on the tool-holder ; it has also an annular groove, and may be locked as regards endways movement by the engagement therewith of a pivoted and slotted catch plate E.
Patent GB-189814059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Radiation and Light by Electricity.
Inventor: STEARN CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1898-06-25
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 14,059. Stearn, C. H., and Topham, C. F. June 25. R÷ntgen ray and l i k e apparatus.- Lamps for produci n radiation by electric discharges directed against bodies in exhausted vessels, as described in Specification No. 21,218, A.D. 1896, are arranged a s shown, and p r o - vided with improved means for automatically regulating the amount of gas in the vessels. The body j may have two flat surfaces connected angularly and directly opposed to the electrodes h, which are supplied with alternating current from a transformer K in the lamp-holder. The transformer may be designed to give a higher pressure when the lamp is cold and of high resistance. Several lamps may be supplied from one transformer, on an electrolier. When the lamps are connected in parallel, resistance is placed in circuit with each. The bulb has an extension b containing material through which sparks may be passed to reduce the vacuum. The spark current may be derived from a separate generator or transformer, or from a part, or the whole, of the secondary of the transformer K, in parallel with the electrodes h, electric condensers being interposed in the spark circuit, to prevent discharges occurring between the spark terminals and the electrodes h. Or the spark space may be connected with the bulb by a long narrow tube, for the same purpose. The spark circuit is completed through a mercury cup d<3> and the armature lever d of an electromagnet e, which is in circuit with the electrodes h, so that, when sufficient current passes through the electrodes h, the spark circuit is opened. The electromagnet may be in the primary circuit of the transformer. Continuous current may be used.
Patent GB-189818271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Movable or Portable Apparatus for Cooling Moistening, and Purifying the Air in Tunnels, Hospitals, Barracks, Schools, Factories, and other places.
Inventor: WEIDLICH EMIL
Filed: 1898-08-25
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 18,271. Weidlich, E. Aug. 25. Cooling air in mines, tunnels, &c.-Relates to movable or portable apparatus for cooling, moistening, and purifying the air in tunnels, mines, &c. Water from an upper tank or a pipe A is directed by perforated pipes over inclined curtains or sheets of flannel or other absorbent material E, and collects in the lower tank C. The water may be returned by a pump F driven from an axle of the wheeled base. The height of the apparatus and the inclination of the sheets E may be made adjustable. Ice or disinfectant may be added to the water.
Patent GB-189819464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Driving Mechanism especially suitable for Bicycles.
Inventor: TUTTLE HOSMER
Filed: 1898-09-13
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 19,464. Tuttle, H., and Tuttle, S. Sept. 13. Linkwork; mounting and securing wheels &c. on shafts.-Relates to driving-mechanism for bicycles &c. The hub of the driving- wheel, Fig. 2, is provided with crank arms e', which are connected to crank arms d' by means of pins D. The pins D are adapted to receive ball bearings for the ends of the forked connecting-rods F, G. A wheel is mounted upon a sleeve 6, Fig. 5, which is screwed upon the divided crank axle b. This wheel is made up of two triangular plates C, C', the angular ends of which are placed at an angle of about 30‹ to each other, and are connected by means of three T-headed arms the ends of which, together with the angular ends of the plates C, C<2>, form supports for the bearing-pins of the rollers r. The whole wheel is bolted together and to a collar on the sleeve 6. Specification No. 21,350, A.D. 1897, describes a driving-mechanism with two separate wheels. The sleeve 6 has upon each of its ends a ring 7, which forms with a cone 8, screwed into the bracket 9, a ball race for the bearing. The brackets 9 are split and bolted so as to clamp the cones 8. The forked frame members A, A', A<3> are connected to the brackets. To each bracket 9 a rectangular frame 10, Fig. 10, is attached. The frames 10 are connected by bolts passing through sleeves 14 upon which links 15 are pivoted. These links have pivoted jaws f each provided with a slot f for the engagement of the rollers r. Each branch of the forked connecting-rods F, G, which branches are braced together by a link F<2>, has a large eye within which is located ball bearings. The inner cone of the ball bearing is secured to an arm f<3> which is integral with the jaw f<2>. The outer periphery of each jaw is in the form of a segment of a circle, around which it rocks upon horizontal guide-plates 16. The gearing is enclosed in a casing 3, which has holes for the passage of the forked rods F, G, which holes may be closed by flexible diaphragms. In a modification, the frames 10 are bent inwardly and secured by bolts screwed into sleeves provided with ball ways for the bearings of the jaws. The rear ends of each forked connecting-rod F, G are separately pivoted upon the crank-pin D.
Patent GB-189820810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Handles and Handle Bars for Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: LARSSON ELIAS FREDSEN
Filed: 1898-10-03
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 20,810. Larsson, E. F. Oct. 3. Handles.-Relates to an antivibration device for the handles of velocipedes and the like. The end d of the handle is pivoted to the socket e, screwed upon the end of the handle-bar m, by means of a bolt k. A spring g is fixed at one end to the end d of the handle, and at the other end it rests against or is fixed to the socket e. If the cycle during riding is subjected to shocks, the shocks will be absorbed by the spring g, the handle itself only turning slightly round the bolt h.
Patent GB-189821076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Railway Systems.
Inventor: COMSTOCK CHARLES
Filed: 1898-10-06
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 21,076. Comstock, C., and Scott, W. H. Oct. 6. Pneumatic railways and tramways.-A car, such as is shown in Fig. 12, or other suitable road or tramway vehicle, is connected by the standard 7 with the double-ended piston 4 working in the tube 1. A flap which closes the slit in the top of the tube 1 is opened by the standard 7 between the heads of the piston. Air is exhausted from, or compressed into, the tube on one side or other of the pistons to propel the vehicle in the required direction. The tube is divided into sections by gate or ball valves which are displaced by the tapered ends of the piston coming in contact with them. One or more auxiliary tubes may be placed alongside the main tube, communicating therewith through continuous slits. The flaps closing these slits are automatically raised by arms carried by the piston. Handles mounted on the standard 7 enable the arms or either side of the piston to be brought into action. The tube on either side of the piston may be placed in communication with the atmosphere through passages in the piston and standard provided with suitable valves. A gasoline or other engine 20, actuating an airexhausting pump, may be placed on the car. By turning the cock 23 this pump may be placed in connection with the tube 1 on either side of the piston according to the direction in which it is desired to travel.
Patent GB-189822435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gear Wheels.
Inventor: GLEASON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 22,435. Gleason, W. Oct. 25. Toothed wheels. - With the object of deadening sound, the working faces of the teeth of one of a pair of wheels are fitted with dovetailed and taper strips of a different metal or material ; vulcanite and paper fibre are mentioned as suitable. The strips may be held in place by plates or rings at one side of the wheel.
Patent GB-189826069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hansom Cabs, Dogcarts and other Two-wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: DICKSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 26,069. Dickson, W. Dec. 9. Rest-bars ; preventing horses from falling. - Relates to an attachment for hansom cabs, dogcarts, and other two-wheeled' vehicles to prevent the occupants from being thrown out when the horse stumbles, and consists of a bracket 2, attached to the floor 1<a>, having jaws 5 in which a wheel 7, having preferably a roughened periphery, is adjustably mounted. Should the horse stumble, the wheel 7 touches the ground and revolves until the stops 8 strike the rear edges of the jaws, and then skids until the vehicle stops. The attachment may be fitted to the existing "gravel-irons" of hansom cabs by bolting a socket carrying the jaws 5 to them, or in some cases the wheel is carried as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-189826885-A (GB)
Title: Method of, and Means for, Racking Beer.
Inventor: KERSTEN EMIL
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 26,885. Kersten, E. Dec. 20. Filling with liquids. -To permit the withdrawal first of clear or fined beer, and then of the impure beer or sediment at the lower part of a cask containing chips or finings, the l i q u i d is withdrawn through a device such as that shown in Fig. 1. It consists of a vessel B having a netting or openings E<3> at the top and a cup-shaped vessel C at the base in communication with the draw-off tap D. The device is provided with a funnel B passing over the cup and provided with supports E<1> which rest on a flange E<2> on the cup. The clear liquid passes through the apertures E<3>, and then the sediment escapes between the funnel and the cup. By means of rings or washers the funnel may be raised and the cup elongated.
Patent GB-189905035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Use in Generating and Supplying Heated Gases under Pressure for Motive Purposes.
Inventor: FIEVET LOUIS EDMOND HENRI
Filed: 1899-03-07
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 5035. FiÚvet, L. E. H. March 7. Air and gas engine furnaces. - Relates to apparatus for generating heated gases under pressure for motive purposes. A revolving block a containing eight, twelve, or sixteen combustion chambers b<1>, b<5>, &c. is secured between a fixed plate h and an adjustable plate g in a casing k containing cooling-fluid. Gaseous combustible mixture is supplied to the chambers b<1> &c., of which, in the example shown, there are eight, as they pass the horizontal arms of the pipe p. When they reach the vertical position, the charges in them are fired and the gases escape by the passages s, s<1>. At the next stage they come opposite passages t, t<1>, through which the residual products are withdrawn by the gases issuing from the passages s, s'. Steam or heated gases from the cooling-chamber k enters the discharge nozzle by the orifice v and pass with the combustion products to the motor. The plate g may be adjusted from outside the casing by nuts q, r, on the single supply pipe p; or it may be adjusted before the cover is put on, by a similar arrangement independent of the supply pipes. Lubricant is distributed from the annular grooves 15, 16 to radial grooves in the plates g, h, by small ports at intervals along the groove 16. The Provisional Specification states that between the explosion and charging points the chambers are open at both ends to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-189909752-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hair-pin.
Inventor: FINKELSTEIN LEONIE
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 9752. Finkelstein, L. May 9. Hair - pins have their prongs bent twice as shown.
Patent GB-190004812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Forming Wood Floors.
Inventor: POTTER THOMAS
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 4812. Potter, T. March 14. Floors.-To enable floor-boards to be secured to wood joists or to concrete by means which are hidden, the floor-boards C, shown in section in Fig. 1, have grooves D which are filled by wood strips A after the nails or screws N have been driven in. Adjacent boards may be rabbeted together, alternate boards E being secured simply by nails or screws M. In modifications, the boards C may be glued down, the wood strips A being dispensed with, or all the boards may have grooves which receive wood strips, or, as shown in Fig. 4, adjacent edges of the boards may have an overlapping strip A<1>.
Patent GB-190008880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Recording the Number and Duration of Telephonic Conversations.
Inventor: EICHWEDE HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-05-14
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 8880. Eichwede, H. May 14. Telephone systems.-Relates to apparatus for registering the number and duration of telephonic conversations. Fig. 3 shows a view of the apparatus as applied when used with an exchange, but, when used on direct-call systems, the lever 17, coil 23, and dash-pot 62 are omitted. 7 is the gear-wheel of the calling-magneto, and carries on its shaft an elbow lever 8, one eud of which is caused to project through the opening 6 by means of a cam when ringing up. The lever 8 then presses on the L-shaped lever 10, and causes the pins 11, 11<a> to tilt the levers 14, 15 into engagements with the detents 16 and 19 respectively. This action breaks the transmitting-circuit in two places, i.e. breaks contact with the springs 20, 21 connected in parallel; the lever i 4 also carries an arm 50, which arrests the flywheel 49 of the recording-clockwork. The detent 19 is released either by the bell hammer 57 acting on levers 54, 55 or by the exchange reply current in passing through the coil 23, which coil is arranged in a magnetic field and moves downward, thus bringing the lever 15 into contact with the spring 21. The number of the call is registered by means of the push 37, which by the action of the returning- spring 41 turns the wheel 46 one tooth, at the same time releasing the detent 16 by the pawl 48. On ringing off, the transmitter circuit is again broken, and the clockwork locked. An electrolytic resistance is employed in the bell circuit in exchange working.
Patent GB-190102225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heat Interchanger for use in connection with Gas Producers.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 2225. Crossley, W. J., and Atkinson, J. Feb. 1. Cleaning tubes.-Relates to tubular heat interchangers for gas producers, for heating the air supply by the escaping gas. The top cover has small openings, stopped by taper plugs as shown in Fig. 4, for the admission of a tube cleaner, Fig. 5, with a helical scraping-edge.
Patent GB-190106890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sewing Machines
Inventor: HOUSE WILLIAM MANNING
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 6890. House, W. M. April 2. Sewing-machines, buttons, attaching in; needlebars, vibrating laterally; overedge stitching.-The machine is adapted to sew on buttons with four holes, or with two, and in the case of the latter to sew a few tying-stitches. For four-hole buttons, the button clamp receives a circular movement by which opposite holes are alternately placed under the needle. This movement is obtained from crank-pieces f<3>, Fig. 1, fitting in holes in the clamp carrier B<3>, and adjustable in slots in discs f rotated by a spur-wheel D. The wheel D is rotated step by step through a ratchet-wheel E, Fig. 10, the teeth of which are of such a size that the discs f are rotated 180‹ at a time. Two of the teeth e<4>, however, are smaller and produce a rotation of only 90‹, by which, on the completion of one set of stitches, the button is placed in position to receive stitches between its other two holes. For attaching two-hole buttons, the movement of the carrier B<3> is stopped by setting the pins f centrally in the discs f, and the needle-bar vibrated laterally by means of a device which is automatically thrown out of action at the end of the cross-stitching in order that tying-stitches may be formed in one of the holes of the button. This device comprises an arm G<1> rocked by a cam and fast on the shaft G, and an arm H loose on the shaft G and carrying the pin h<5> from which the needle-bar is vibrated. The arms H and G can be connected by the engagement of a notch in the former and a projection l formed on a latch L capable of sliding longitudinally in the arm G. On the completion of the cross-stitches, a cam on the wheel E raises a lever M<2>, by connections not shown, thus allowing the spring b<3> to pull the arm H into a position of rest against a stop h<4>. This needle-bar vibrating device is applicable to other kinds of sewing, such as overseaming.
Patent GB-190107710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: POTUT JEAN
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 7710. Potut, J. Oct. 6, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Sulphuric acid.- An aqueous solution of sodium nitrate is sprayed into the upper portion of the Glover tower opposite the pipe for the discharge of the gases into the lead chamber. The atomizer preferably employed consists of a casing a of conical or ovoid form, into which steam under pressure is continuously conducted through a tube b, and along the longitudinal axis of which is arranged a bent tube c terminating in a funnel d for the sodium-nitrate solution.
Patent GB-190112437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hasps for Locks, applicable for Trunk Locks and the like.
Inventor: DEMUTH CHARLES HERBERT
Filed: 1901-06-18
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 12,437. Demuth, C. H. June 18. Fastenings, hasp . A hasp for the lock of a box, trunk, &c. is formed of a plate A to which are hinged two plates or links B, C hinged to each o t h e r at F. The plate D, which carries the loop E, is hinged to the plate C. The hinge F is formed so that the links will only double outwards in some cases; a stop G is provided on the link C to prevent the links from doubling inwards. By this arrangement, a flexible hasp is obtained.
Patent GB-190112593-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Ignition in Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: REICHENBACH FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1901-06-20
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 12,593. Reichenbach, F. June 20. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The combustible gas is ignited on entering the cylinder by contact with a charge of air or gases heated above the igniting point.