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Patent GB-189817675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels.
Inventor: MACPHAIL JAMES
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 17,675. Macphail, J. Aug. 16. Metallic wheels; spokes; hubs; felloes or rims.- In wheels fitted with 'hair-pin' spokes, such as are used in hay rakes and like agricultural instruments, the spokes make a more or less elastic connection between the hub and the rim, so that the rim yields instead of breaking upon striking an obstruction. The bent portions F<3> of the flat bar-iron spokes F<1>, F<2> are secured in recesses D in a flange C of the hub by plugs H and screw bolts I, and the elasticity is obtained by bending the outer ends f<1> of the spokes, and riveting the segmental parts f to the channelled rim G. Lugs E, h may be formed on the parts C, H, to increase the bearing-surfaces of the bent portions F<3> of the spokes without unduly increasing the thickness of the flange C.
Patent GB-189820344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toy Boats.
Inventor: CRAWLEY JOSIAH THOMAS
Filed: 1898-09-26
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 20,344. Crawley, J. T. Sept. 26. Toy boats.-For propelling the boat, liquid contained in the hull is ejected rearwards through a stern-tube D by the action of some gas-generating substance placed upon the shelf F.
Patent GB-189823513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rope-traction Conveying and Hoisting Apparatus.
Inventor: WARD JOHN F
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 23,513. Lake, H. H., [Ward, J. F.]. Nov. 8. Rope railways and tramways. - Relates to means for gathering and distributing the rope carriers on wire ropeways used for conveying and hoisting. This is done by a screw-threaded shaft K on the trolley driven at a suitable rate of speed through gearing from a snail 2 on one of the trolley wheels, or by an independent electromotor regulated from the engine. The carriers n may have wheels r to run on the rope A, as shown in Fig. 4, and spring sides which grip the hauling-rope H and are opened when the screw or cam shaft K enters them.
Patent GB-189902085-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Transporting Live Fish.
Inventor: LUDT AUGUST STAMER
Filed: 1899-01-30
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 2085. Ludt, A. S. Jan. 30. Fish tanks.-For transporting purposes, the apparatus shown may be fitted in railway and other vehicles, ships' holds, &c., or the apparatus may be fixed for use in shops. The fish are placed in a shallow tank a, from which the water is drawn through a filter B by a pump P, which then passes it back again to the tank through an aerator C. Any desired temperature may also be obtained by circulating the water through hot or cold coils. As shown in Fig. 5, the aÙrator consists of a mixing-vessel C, to which air is admitted by a pipe L<3> and small tubes s, and water by the pipe V<3> and openings t.
Patent GB-189904752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Expansion Glands.
Inventor: MORISON DONALD BARNS
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 4752. Morison, D. B., and Bonnyman, J. S. March 4. Expansion joints.-Relates to expansion glands such are used for steam pipes on shipboard. The pipe a, Fig. 1, or an attachment thereto a', passes into a gland b with a conical bore in which the packing c is contained. At the base of the conical bore is a divided neck-ring g which serves to secure the packing in place. Fig. 2 shows the joint when broken, and with the segments of the neck-ring removed in order to give access to the packing. The packing-ring c consists of a metallic core surrounded by fibrous material, the metal core being such as to prevent the free escape of steam in the event of the fibrous material wearing away.
Patent GB-189907849-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hospital Sink and Wash-tub.
Inventor: MERRILL JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-14
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 7849. Merrill, J. April 14. Wash - tubs. - A hopper - shaped vessel is made with a flushing-rim A, and with rose and jet inlets for hot and cold water at the bottom.
Patent GB-189908264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Valve-motion of Steam Hammers.
Inventor: ROSS CHARLES
Filed: 1899-04-20
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 8264. Ross, C., and Wilkinson, H. April 20. Steam hammers.-Relates to valve motions actuated by the movement of the hammer head or tup from a lever bar pivoted thereto, which gear may be constructed with or without a hand-lever for giving single blows when required. Fig. 3 shows the form with a hand-lever. The lever A pivoted to the tup passes through a sleeve B' pivoted to the valve spindle and through a second sleeve B' pivoted on a pin P mounted eccentrically so as to be adjustable for setting the gear. The spindle may pass through a protective sleeve working in a guide. In the case shown, the spindle is prolonged, and is kept extended by a spring S, so that, by means of the hand-lever G, the valve may be operated to give single blows without hindrance from the permanent connection with the tup.
Patent GB-189910334-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drum Insertion for Milk Separators.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 10,334. Thompson, W. P., [Ohlhaver, J. D. G.]. May 16. Cream separators.-Consists of a drum insertion composed of perforated horizontal partitions and radial vertical partitions. In Figs. 1 and 2, a are radially-slotted horizontal discs with vertical ribs b, and c are sieve discs.
Patent GB-189910587-A (GB)
Title: A Self Closing Union-joint for Water Pipes, Hoses, or the like.
Inventor: BERTENBURG CARL
Filed: 1899-05-19
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 10,587. Bertenburg, C., and Feller, C May 19. Couplings, disconnectible.-Relates to union joints for water pipes, valves, or the like with hose and other pieces whereby the joint is rendered self-acting by the pressure of the water. The funnel-shaped junction piece B is pushed over the valve or pipe outlet d, and is fastened to it by the hook e which grips behind the flange or rib f, or there may be two hooks which can be put through cut-out grooves in a flange on the outlet whereby the piece B may be turned until the hooks snap into other grooves. The packing-ring b is fastened by the cap c, and is pressed by the water upon the outlet d. In a modified form, the junction piece is fastened to the outlet by means of a union nut which fits on the screwed flange of the outlet.
Patent GB-189912758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Oil-pumps.
Inventor: MANZEL CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-19
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 12,758. Manzel, C. W. June 19. Actuating pumps; plunger pumps.-Relates to oil-feeding pumps. The shaft 17, which actuates the plunger 4 through a crank-pin 10 and slotted bar 8 secured to the plunger, receives a step-bystep rotation from a vibrating arm 22, Fig. 4. This arm is pivoted on the shaft 17, and is connected by means of a slot 23, pin 26, and link 24 to a friction block 21 engaging in a groove formed in the projecting rim of a disc keyed to the shaft 17. The oil flows from the oil cup to the pump through an adjustable outlet 7 and glass tube 36. The flow of oil is tested by returning it through a tube 34 to the oil cup, valves 30, 35 for this purpose being provided.
Patent GB-189915898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Separable Ledgeres, and in the Leaves and Index and Entry Sheets therefor.
Inventor: RAZALL HENRY GOTTHARDT
Filed: 1899-08-03
Granted: 1900-08-03
Abstract: 15,898. Razall, H. G., and Swalley, H. Aug. 3. Locks, key.-Relates to separable or 'loose-leaf" ledgers wherein the leaves are removable at pleasure, so that the leaf or leaves of an account can be added to or transferred at any time. The invention consists partly of a particular construction of the covers and locking- devices, to prevent the unauthorized removal of a leaf, and to facilitate the proper addition or removal of a leaf. The covers C, D, Fig. 6, at their rear ends have reduced flexible portions c, d, which are secured to the horizontal parts of two metal plates A, B, the vertical portions a, b of which are adapted to slide past each other. The two plates A, B, Fig. 1, are connected together by square posts G on the plate A, which engage with and slide in square sockets E on the plate B. On the plate B is a cylindrical socket F, with an internal screw-thread which is engaged with a threaded pin e, made in one with a pinion I and a post f, the latter of which is shaped to engage with a clock key by which the wheel I can be turned so as to move the plates A and B from or to each other. K is an ordinary key lock covered by an escutcheon L. The bolt h of the lock K is shaped to engage with the teeth on the wheel I, to prevent it from turning until the lock is unfastened. The socket F is also engaged with and slides in a square socket H.
Patent GB-189921959-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Measuring the Depth of Water at Sea.
Inventor: LIPPMANN HANS HENRY
Filed: 1899-11-02
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 21,959. Lippmann, H. H. Nov. 2. Sounding-apparatus.- Water is forced through the holes l<1>, l<2>, l<7> into the cylindrical casing e and through the holes m<1>, m<2>, m<3> in a glass tube f, until the pressure of the air in the tube balances that of the water. In the tube f is a German silver wire x connected to a battery, galvanometer, &c., by which the variations in the resistance of the wire due to more or less immersion can be noted. Two observations are taken, one when the lower end of the tube f is under water, and the other when the instrument strikes the bottom and the electric signalling-apparatus b rings a bell. The difference is compared with a table from which the depth is read off.
Patent GB-190006688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Shunting Engines, Railway Wagons, and the like.
Inventor: GRAHAM JOHN
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 6688. Graham, J. April 10. Couplings, non-automatic, for wagons. A link A and hook C are pivoted on the bolt B carried by the draw-hook of each vehicle. The link A has pins a by which it may be lifted by the arm E attached to the cross-shaft D, and the hook C is lifted by the projection g<1> of the arm of the crossshaft G. Fig. 1 shows the link of the vehicle V coupled with the hook of the vehicle V<1>. The shafts D, G are rotated by handles F, H placed at the sides of the vehicles.
Patent GB-190013979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hackling Machinery.
Inventor: HORNER JOHN
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 13,979. Horner, J., and Heap, W. Aug. 3. Heckling-machines.- The toothed lags a are carried by endless chains, of which alternate links b are provided with extensions e, to which the lags or the angle-iron bars carrying them are secured. The chains are driven from the bottom shaft h, and, as they pass over upper pulleys i, the teeth are caused to penetrate the fibre nearly at rightangles as shown. The Provisional Specification describes a method of lubricating the chains by means of graphite, the lubricant being conveyed to the working parts by means of a roller.
Patent GB-190014202-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sanitary Ash-bin and Refuse Receptacle.
Inventor: SMITH HENRY
Filed: 1900-08-08
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 14,202. Smith, H. Aug. 8. Dust bins.-The bin is pivoted at d in a casing c fixed in the wall. It is fitted with a hinged lid a and a sloping bottom b, which, when the bin is allowed to rotate into the position shown, forms a shoot for the discharge. A fastening and stop limit the rotation.
Patent GB-190015366-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means and Devices for Cleaning Table Cutlery.
Inventor: KELLETT AMON
Filed: 1900-08-29
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 15,366. Kellett, A., and Pollard, A. R. Aug. 29. Knives, cleaning and polishing. -Knives are placed back to back in pairs on the board A, Fig. 3, and are secured in place by the wire B and pivoted bridge H. Knife powder is applied, and the knives are cleaned with a brush provided with leather guards K, Fig. 2, to prevent the scattering of the powder. The tridge H may be replaced by a second wire similar to B, or by small metal plates adapted to hold each knife handle in position at the edge of the board.
Patent GB-190022822-A (GB)
Title: Means for Adjustably Fixing Cuffs to Coat Sleeves.
Inventor: VIPOND THOMAS WALTON
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 22,822. Vipond, T. W. Dec. 14. Cuff suspenders.- Cuffs are provided with a row of holes A by which they are fastened to a stud attached inside the coat sleeve, so that more or less of them can be displayed as desired. Two or more rows of holes and a corresponding number of studs may be used.
Patent GB-190100749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harvesting Machines.
Inventor: MCCORMICK CYRUS H
Filed: 1901-01-11
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 749. Lake, H. H., [McCormick, C. H.]. Jan. 11. Harvesting-machines.-Relates to detail improvements affecting the outside divider and the means for securing the draught-pole while the machine is being transported. The pole d is attached at its end by a suitable pivot to a bar a, which is secured at one end to the sill u, and at the other end to the seat standard. The pole d rests upon a shoulder a<3> on the standard c, and is locked by a shackle l pivoted at l<1>. When the machine is arranged for work, the pole d is secured to the machine in the usual position. The divider e is of the usual shape, and, in the modification shown in Fig. 1, is connected in front to the point h carried on the rod i pivoted at i<1>, and in rear by a removable bolt c' to a projection on the standard c, and at its centre to a bar p which is secured to the frame by a removable bolt s<1>. By removing the bolts c<2> and s<1>, the divider e can be turned up into the position shown in dotted lines, with the grainwheel guard f<1>, which is rigidly attached to the divider, resting on the pole d, in order to reduce the width of the machine during transport. When it is desirable that the divider should reach further forward into the grain, a supplemental or additional divider is secured by adjustable connections in front of the divider e. The bar i is formed with a socket g to fit over the end finger and steady the divider. The Specification describes a modified form of mounting the divider, in which the bar i, the standard c, and the bar p are all arranged differently on the machine.
Patent GB-190102939-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to be Employed in the Treatment of Molten Lead, Copper and other Metals
Inventor: HABER CARL
Filed: 1901-02-11
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 2939. Haber, C., and Savelsberg, A. Feb. 11. Lead; copper; metals, extracting.- Steam for poling metals is produced in the poling-tube itself by the heat of the molten metal. The poling-tube a is formed in two parts, and a pipe b for a supply of water projects into it. A boss c with a cock is provided for equalizing the pressure when the water supply apparatus shown in Fig. 1 is employed. This consists of a vessel mounted on a truck and provided with pipes f and g for connecting to the pipes b and c respectively. At e is a pipe for filling purposes.
Patent GB-190105593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles
Inventor: WINSHIP ALFRED JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-16
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 5593. Winship, A. J. March 16. Motor cycles.-The motor is secured to the steering-mechanism so that its centre of gravity lies in the plane of the steering-axis. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the driven steering-wheel a is connected to the steering-wheel c by stays d, e, to which the motor g is secured by clips i. The frame is pivoted at f and h to the hand-wheel c and motor g respectively. The motor may drive a pulley connected by a band &c. to a pulley k secured to the wheel a. In a modification, the frame is secured to springs pivoted on plates connecting the stays d, e. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the motor is secured by pins g<1>, g<2>, which can slide vertically in the plates to which the frame is pivoted, the motion being controlled by springs o, o<1>. In this form, the clips i can slide on the stays d, e. In Fig. 7, the motor is mounted on a spring p, and is guided by sliding clips, the frame being either pivoted to plates as before, or the upper pivot being replaced by a ring r mounted between rings s, as shown.
Patent GB-190106126-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Course or Track for Cycling.
Inventor: JONES CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 6126. Jones, C. H. March 23. Tracks for sporting purposes.-A course or track for cycling, suitable for stage purposes or for places of limited area, is shown in Fig. 1. The track is made by nailing or fastening wooden battens to two or more cross-pieces of timber shaped to the circular segment required. The intervals provided enable spectators to see the track. The grid-like sections are joined together by hooks, eyes, and staples, and blocks of timber may be employed to prevent slipping. A wire, rope, or chain is secured to the upper outside edge of the battens ; or, the battens may be laced through eyes D, E, F, fixed to the battens or the ground or stage. Hinged legs G or iron traces with a screwed end are used to fix the track at any desired angle.
Patent GB-190106870-A (GB)
Title: Coin-controlled Apparatus for Telephones.
Inventor: LEWIS EDWARD GARDNER
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 6870. Lewis, E. G. April 2. Telephone systems.-In a coin-freed apparatus, the coin falls on the pivoted lever F and releases the hook f from the projection g of the locking lever G of the hook B, which springs upwards when the receiver is removed from it, discharging the coin into the bottom of the box D. On replacing the receiver, the hook f re-engages the lever G. Messages may be received without inserting a coin. When a call signal is sounded, the magnet H attracts the hooked armature I, which releases the weight J, allowing it to act on the lever F in the same way that the coin does. On removing the receiver, the hook B raises the lever G, a projection g<11 >on which raises the weight J to engage the armature I and re-set the parts for another call.
Patent GB-190113733-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Carbon Tetrachloride.
Inventor: URBAIN AUGUSTE EDOUARD
Filed: 1901-07-05
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 13,733. Urbain, A. E. July 5. Carbon tetrachloride.- Consists of the following improvements in the production of carbon tetrachloride from carbon bisulphide : - (1) The carbon bisulphide is first boiled with a chlorinating-agent, viz., aluminium chloride, or an analogous chloride of a metal or non- metal, and, when cool, chlorine is passed through the mixture at a temperature of about 15‹ C. The chlorosulphides, which are produced in addition to carbon tetrachloride and sulphur dichloride, are next destroyed by addition of about 0À5 per cent. of powdered iron, cast iron, or other metal of the same family, and the carbon tetrachloride is then separated by distillation. (2) The sulphur dichloride obtained in the first process is utilized by adding to it more carbon bisulphide and metallic powder and, when the reaction is over, distilling off the carbon tetrachloride thus produced. (3) The first and second processes are combined by reacting with more carbon bisulphide and metallic powder on the mixture obtained by treating carbon bisulphide with a chlorinating- agent and chlorine in the first process, whereby the number of distillations is reduced. (4) For utilizing gases poor in chlorine, such as those obtained by the Deacon process or by electrolytic processes, sulphur dichloride is first produced by passing the gas over melted sulphur, which is caused to pass slowly in the opposite direction, so that a product containing about 5 per cent. more chlorine than is represented by the formula S2Cl2, is obtained. Apparatus such as that shown may be employed. Two pairs of cylinders connected by pipes d and g are mounted zig-zag fashion in two chambers a, b, heated respectively to 120‹ C. and 100‹ C. Molten sulphur is supplied at c, and the dilute chlorine gas at f. The sulphur dichloride produced flows off at e, and any vapour escaping at the upper outlet is condensed at h. The sulphur dichloride thus produced is then used in the second process.
Patent GB-190202203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ladders for Trimming Arc Lamps
Inventor: DONKIN SYDNEY BRYAN
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 2203. Donkin, S. B., and Mackay, H. R. F. Jan. 28. Drawings to Specification. Hand-trucks for ladders. A pole ladder is moved from one place to another on a two-wheeled truck fitted with V-shaped jaws to receive the ladder.
Patent GB-190202208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Dabbing Motions of Combing Machines.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD ALFRED ROBERT
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 2208. Whitehead, A. R., and Layland, W. E. Jan. 28. Combing-machines.- The eccentric shaft e of the dabbing-motion is driven by a chain h from the driving-shaft b, the chain being adjusted as regards tension by means of a spring tension-pulley i, or by providing a screw-and-nut arrangement r, whereby the height of the carrying-bracket may be regulated. In order that the relative positions of the dabbing - brushes on opposite sides of the machine may be adjusted, the chain-wheel f on one or both sides may drive its shaft e through a spring clutch. In a modification, the chain-wheel f is placed behind the casing of the slide, in order that the shaft b may be made as short as possible, and, in order to reduce the speed at which the chain is driven, the wheel f may be mounted on a shaft, which is connected with the shaft e by spur gearing and is carried by a bell-crank lever, the position of which may be adjusted in order to regulate the tension of the chain.
Patent GB-190204210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or appertaining to, Devices for Holding or Supporting Articles, Principally Clothes and the like, and Constructionally Supported to be Applicable for Adjustable Use in connection with, or proximity to, Fire-places.
Inventor: COWBURNE JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1902-02-19
Granted: 1903-04-18
Abstract: 4210. Cowburne, J. H. Feb. 19. Drying clothes &c.-Relates to adjustable frames or racks, arranged in proximity to a fireplace, and adapted for drying clothes or other articles. A frame I, Fig. 1, with clothes-supporting rods G, is adjustably mounted on toothed bars A, which are hinged to overhead bars B. By means of a hooked lever b, the frame I can be brought near to the fireplace F. In modifications the adjusting-devices are in the form of toothed or slotted bars, knotted cords, chains, and similar devices. Various frames are described for the clothes-supporting bars G, such as end frames L, Fig. 25, and a centre frame l.
Patent GB-190206434-A (GB)
Title: Method for Testing or Gauging Steel Magnets in Respect of their Magnetic Power
Inventor: BRANDER BERTIL
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 6434. Brander, B. March 15. Magnetic measure- ments.-The magnetic power of any steel magnet is tested by opposing it to a standard magnet, with or without the use of pole-pieces, and observing the direction of the resultant mag- netic field, this indicating whether the magnet tested is stronger or weaker than the standard. The direction of field may be observed by a pivoted magnetic needle f, movable between stops, and this may be placed between stationary soft-iron pole-pieces k, l, carrying adjustable yokes m, n, to which are applied the magnets a, b to be compared. Horse-shoe magnets may be applied outside the yokes m, n, as shown in dotted lines. The magnets may be compared with two or more different standards. The standard may be a steel magnet, or an electromagnet supplied with a measured current through a rheostat. In comparing mag- nets for telephone-call generators, they may be applied outside two straight stationary pole-pieces.