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Patent GB-189721841-A (GB)
Title: A Novel Construction of Trolly and Gear for Lifting and Shifting Fowl and like Houses on Poultry and like Farms.
Inventor: FENN THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1897-09-23
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 21,841. Fenn, T. J. Sept. 23. Hand-trucks; carts.-Relates to trolleys for lifting and transporting fowl and like houses, which may have handles for drawing by hand or be fitted with shafts for animal traction. The shaft D has a hand-wheel C and worms E, which gear with pinions F on the shafts G, to each of which a disc H is attached eccentrically. The trolley is pushed under the house I, and by turning the hand-wheel C, the platform or the houses may be elevated by the discs H. In a modification, toggle-levers are substituted for the discs.
Patent GB-189725653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for, or applicable to, Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: BIHELLER SIMON
Filed: 1897-11-04
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 25,653. Biheller, S. Nov. 4. Lamp shades and holders therefor.- Coloured light is obtained from electric incandescent lamps by enclosing these in coloured covers of glass, celluloid, or other transparent material. In one form, Fig. 1, the cover is in two parts b, b<1>, which are tied together at the bottom and secured to the neck of the lamp by plates C, hinged together and provided with curved springs to grip the lamp, or by wire tied round them. In another form, Fig. 2, a ring C is closed on the neck by a screw d, and carries angular springs D, with which a groove in a cover B engages ; or the springs may be formed to hold a flange turned outward on the edge of such a cover, on which an upper piece may rest to enclose the neck of the lamp. The covered lamps may be used in ordinary reflectors.
Patent GB-189729792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and in Means for Igniting Lamps and the like.
Inventor: DAKERS JAMES
Filed: 1897-12-16
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 29,792. Dakers, J. Dec. 16. Lighting gas, oil, and other lamps.-In the construction shown, a match X is placed within a tube B, which is carried by a collar C fitting around the burner cone a<1>. Upon closing the lamp door a, the adjustable screw D forces the head of the match past the striking-surface b and ignites the wick a<2>. Modifications are described in which a separate striking-surface is arranged in proximity to the burner, the match being then carried either by a tube on the lamp door, or by a separate rod which may be passed through the base of lamps otherwise inaccessible.
Patent GB-189807117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cycles.
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1898-03-24
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 7117. Sangster, C. T. B. March 24. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to tricycles &c. propelled by oil motors, and consists mainly in the form of the frame, the disposition of the motor and of accessories, and the use of special joints to allow expansion. The front part a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, a<4> of the frame is of the usual construction, and the rear frame consists of a cross-tube a<9>, a<10> parallel to the axle g and supported by diagonal stays. The bottom tube a<12> is curved to pass under the motor, as shown. The front fork d is provided with stays d<1>, d'. The motor cylinder h, preferably inclined, is bolted at h<1> to the crank box h<2>, which encloses the cranks, flywheel, and crank shaft h<3>, and is fixed to the framing by a clip h<4> and by arms a<15> on the lug a<14>. The cylinder is provided with a cover h<5> carrying the valve-chest h<6>, and is connected to the frame by a bolt i, Fig. 5, passing through a socket a<16> and fixed by a nut i<4>. The bolt has a head i<1>, Fig. 6, of dovetail section which fits in undercut grooves h<10> in the cover h<5> to allow for expansion. The crank shaft h<3> is geared with the rear axle by spur gearing h<8>, h<9>. The carburetter k is fixed to the seat tube a<4> by clips k<1>, and is fitted with the delivery pipe k<2> with a regulator k<3> controlled by a handle acting through levers k<5>, k<6>, k<4>. The exhaust pipe k<7> leads to a heating-coil &c. in the carburetter. The bottom of the carburetter forms a receptacle for tools &c., and is fitted with a door k<10>. The electric apparatus for ignition is enclosed in a box m fixed to the frame by clips m<1>. The bracket a<6> carries a crank axle geared by a chain e &c. with the rear wheel for starting, the pedal driving-mechanism being fitted with a suitable clutch.
Patent GB-189813258-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of Electrical Communication for Use in Telephony, Telegraphy, and the like.
Inventor: BROWN ALEXANDER TIMOTHY
Filed: 1898-06-14
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 13,258. Brown, A. T. June 14. Telegraph and telephone calls.-An individual call system by which a number of subscribers or substations are arranged on a metallic circuit, so that, although all the communication signals are sent and received on the loop, each of the stations is differently arranged as regards the loop for calling purposes. The Specification describes a system of five telephone subscribers attached to a loop A, A<20>; of these A<1>, B', and E' (not shown) have their calls connected to the loop, those of A' and E<1> being operated by + currents and B<1> by - currents. The other two stations have their calls arranged between the line A<20> and earth, one of the two stations being operated by + and the other by - currents. Each station has a double disc switch a<11> set by plugs so as to place its calling-generator a<1> in connection with the loop or line and earth for sending the necessary call currents. The switch a<14> corresponds to the ordinary telephone lever for cutting out the bell or instruments. When a larger number nf instruments are connected between line and earth, the calling-generator is specially arranged to avoid the use of resistances and to prevent short-circuiting.
Patent GB-189814563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1898-07-01
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 14 563. Lake, H. H., [Miari, Giusti, & Co.]. July 1. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the steering-gear, and to means for enabling the vehicle to be started and stopped or the speed to be regulated without releasing the handle by which the steering is effected. (1) In order that the steering-wheels may be turned so that each is always tangential to the curve that is being traversed, the swivelling axles are connected by the linkage shown in Fig. 1, or some slight modification thereof. In this, v is the pillar supporting the steering-lever, and s is a fulcrum about which turn the levers c q and d q<1>, whereby the swivelling axles at o, o' are adjusted. A geometrical construction for proportioning this linkage is set out in the Specification. (2) In order to permit the motor to be controlled without releasing the steering-handle, a pneumatic (or hydraulic) transmission apparatus is employed. This is shown in Fig. 7. The steering-handle Ax is made in the form of a pump by which fluid can be forced into the bag M and cylinder C, when desired, for effecting adjustments of the levers H and M. By means of the latter the motor and clutches are appropriately controlled. The fluid is allowed to escape so as to reduce speed or put the motor out of action when a button b is pressed, or when the brake pedal K is operated.
Patent GB-189815348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs or Graphophones.
Inventor: GRESS MORGAN VALENTINE
Filed: 1898-07-12
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 15,348. Gress, M. V. July 12. Phonographic apparatus.-Relates to the mode of returning the reproducer or recorder 7, which travels over the cylinders 1 with a sleeve 6 upon a rod 5, the motion being derived from a revolving screw shaft 10 to which an arm 8 projects from the sleeve. The recorder or reproducer 7 carries a stiffly-pivoted Y-piece 17 which, at the end of the travel, encounters a fixed rod 24 and is consequently put in the erect position against a stop pallet 21 which hangs freely on the reproducer. The foot of the Y-piece is consequently thrust into contact with a reversing screw shaft 15, and the recorder is raised clear of the cylinder while the sleeve is ungeared from the driving screw shaft. At the end of the reversal movement the stop pallet 21 is cleared from the Y-piece by a fixed rod 25, and the Y-piece leaves the reversing-screw in an oblique position. Coin action.-The phonograph being driven by an electromotor, the coin in a vertical shoot 43 sets a lever 51 in the position shown, where it completes the electric current by applying a spring terminal 40 against a fixed one 41. Coin - discharging mechanism. - A pin on the travelling recorder strikes a lever which displaces a finger from a door 49 behind the coin ; the door swings open by its own weight, and the coin escapes. Coin-slit closing-devices ; fraud, preventing.-When set by the coin the circuit-closing lever props a self-righting shelf 53 which the coins have to pass ; consequently, a second coin cannot drop into action till the preceding one has been discharged.
Patent GB-189817904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Straw, Hay, or other Produce Presses.
Inventor: WEBSTER JOHN
Filed: 1898-08-19
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 17,904. Webster, J. Aug. 19. Baling - presses.-Hay, straw, and other produce presses comprise a box A and a follower B mounted on a long lever E with a rope attached to its free end. A pedestal T on the follower ensures its being level when it is depressed. The lever may be held down by a screw J. The sides of the box are removable. A shoot with a hinged lower end, for delivering straw to each of two boxes alternately, is used in conjunction with a board for guiding the straw over the nearer box.
Patent GB-189824265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Forming Filaments or the like for Incandescence or Glow Electric Lamps.
Inventor: HIRST HUGO
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 24,265. Hirst, H. Nov 17 Incandescent lamps.-Filaments which are conductive when hot are made from organic material, dipped in a saturated solution of a refractory earth, or in a creamy mixture of a powdered insoluble salt or oxide with water and a binding- material, dried, and heated gradually to a high temperature, these operations being repeated until the resulting filament is sufficiently dense. The organic material may be cotton thread, horse-hair, celluloid, or any suitable twisted, plaited, or woven vegetable or animal fibre. The solution preferably contains six parts of zirconium nitrate to one part of yttrium nitrate ; magnesia and thoria are also mentioned. The dipped threads may be submitted to ammonia gas, to produce hydrated oxides. The threads may be cut in lengths and secured in loops on mounted platinum wires before dipping, by which the joints are also coated, or the threads may be treated in long lengths.
Patent GB-189824463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves.
Inventor: HENTSCHEL HERMANN
Filed: 1898-11-19
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 24,463. Hentschel, H. Nov. 19. Air - heating and ventilating stoves. - Within the stove casing are arranged hollow iron partitions b, c round which the hot gases pass on their way to the chimney flue. Air, preferably supplied through tubes communicating with the exterior of the building, is heated while passing from the inlet openings d to the outlets e, where it enters the room. The partitions b, c may be formed in sections and built up to the required length.
Patent GB-189902161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engine and like Indicators.
Inventor: ALKE HENRY HARRIS
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 2161. Lake, H. H., [Kinney, A. P., and Vaughan, E.]. Jan. 31. Steam-engine and like indicators.-Relates to means for attaching and detaching the drum from its carriage while the latter continues its oscillatory movement. The drum 29, Figs. 9 and 12, has a long central bearing 47 which rocks on a sleeve spindle 46 connected to it by a spring 51 attached to each part by spring catches. The sleeve spindle has a projection 57 to engage with a hole in the lock-nut 27, Fig. 3, of the spring tension adjusting-collar 26, so as to keep it from oscillating ; it has also a stop 54 which engages a stop 49 on the drum, Fig. 13, when the drum is disengaged from its carriage. A vertical slot 50 allows the stop 54 to pass up into the groove 48 when the sleeve spindle is being fitted into the drum. To attach the drum to the carriage 25, it is provided with a hole 44, Fig. 9, on each side of which is an incline leading down to a groove 41 running almost entirely round the base of the drum. The hole 44 can be engaged with a spring catch 35, Fig. 3, by turning the drum so as to separate the stops 49 and 54 slightly. When it is required to disengage the drum, a handle 38, with a wedge-shaped piece attached, is turned into such a position that it engages a lip on the spring carrying the catch 35 and depresses it. The drum then turns under the influence of the spring 51 to bring the stops 49, 54 together again, and, when the catch 35 rises into its normal position, it works idly to and fro in the slot 41, the drum remaining stationary. The lock nut 27 is secured by a set-screw 28.
Patent GB-189906338-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy.
Inventor: DYMOND GEORGE CECIL
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6338. Dymond, G. C., [Hess, J. L.]. March 23. Toy ships and road vehicles.-Relates to a travelling toy having one or more eccentricallymounted running wheels e adapted on the forward movement of the toy to produce a pitching or rocking movement by the rising and falling of the axle c.
Patent GB-189918384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Frames of Cycles.
Inventor: BIGGS THEODORE JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,384. Biggs, T. J. Sept. 12. Frame; forks.- The rear fork ends are made of two pieces of metal A, B, of the shape shown in Fig. 9, in order to allow of variation in the angle between the rear and chain stays. Upon these pieces are placed half thimbles C, E, for receiving the D-section stay tubes H, K as shown in Fig. 15, and all the parts are then brazed together, or the pieces A and B may remain capable of relative movement. When the angle has been adjusted, any overlapping parts A<3>, B<3> may be filed off. The chain-stay bridge or crown is formed of two similar stampings G, Fig. 17, and a horizontal plate W, which may or may not be formed with projections O of rectangular or dovetail section for engaging slots N in the stampings. These parts are assembled together with the bracket tubes T, the chain stays P. and liners F, Fig. 21, and the whole is brazed up. In a modified form, the stay crown consists of a trough-shaped stamping G and a plate G', Fig. 23.
Patent GB-189923148-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Festooning or Suspending Floorcloth or other Material.
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,148. Rylands & Sons and Hill, J. R. Nov. 21. Coated fabrics.- Relates to apparatus for festooning floorcloth, oilcloth, or other material which has been painted, coated, or printed, to allow the coating to dry or age. The festoons are supported by crutches j, carried by endless chains b which pass over pulleys c, one of which is driven at a suitable speed. When the festoons are formed in a straight alley, as shown in Fig. 1, two chains are employed, one at each side. The crutches are in this case secured to carriers i, Fig. 3, on levers h pivoted to brackets b<1> on the chains, the object of this arrangement being to avoid impairing the flexibility of the chains. The levers fall over in travelling upwards, and are restored to the normal position by a projection p. Each crutch in turn passes under a star-wheel l, the spindle of which is fitted with a brake. The material m, being gripped between the crutch and the star-wheel, ia formed into a festoon the length of which is determined by the relative speed of the incoming material and that of the slowly-moving chains. According to a modification, the crutches are attached to a single chain which passes in a spiral form around a drying-room. The outer ends of the crutches in this case slide along a suitable guide. The empty crutches return from the centre of the room to the outside, or vice versÔ, on a track raised above the festoons which they have to cross. The material may be delivered to the apparatus by the coating or printing machine from which it comes, or may be fed by a special mechanism. This mechanism comprises a feeding- roller, driven by cone pulleys by which its speed can be regulated. The material may be pressed on to the feeding-roller by discs which bear on its edges.
Patent GB-190002405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Devices for Taps, Locks and other Articles.
Inventor: GULLYES CORNELIUS JAMES
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2405. Gullyes, C. J., Gullyes, K., and Gullyes, A. Feb. 6. Locks, key; keys. - A locking-device for taps for drawing off wines and spirits from barrels, casks, and the like is shown in Fig. 2. The device may be used for locking boxes or other articles. The handle b is pivoted to the plug a<1> of the tap, and, when the tap is closed, the handle can be turned down so that its curved end engages with a lever f, pivoted to a casing c formed on the tap body, and locked by a tumbler h pivoted at i to the casing. A bifurcated or similar-ended key is used for releasing the tumbler.
Patent GB-190004238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Hanging of Lace Window or like Curtains.
Filed: 1900-03-06
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 4238. Flersheim, A. G., and Flersheim & Co. March 6. Curtains; curtains, drawing and suspending.-The upper ends of lace &c. curtains are made with a double row of lace-holes B, C. The curtain is folded on the line D-D and pleated in any manner, and a cord E is laced through the two registering holes in each pleat. The curtain may be hung by placing the cord E between the pleats on the hook of a curtain ring &c., or small hooks may be placed on the cord E between each pleat and engaged with the curtain ring. The fold may be made deeper and then scalloped or allowed to form a valance. Only one row of holes may be used. The cord E may be knotted at each pleat, as indicated in Fig. 3 at E<1>.
Patent GB-190005856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Domestic Cinder Sifters.
Inventor: MILES RICHARD
Filed: 1900-03-29
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 5856. Miles, R. March 29. Coal scuttles. - Cinder sifters are constructed with a body or bucket C, a sifting-box B resting on a flange E and provided with a removable screen F, and a cover A. If the sieve is removed, the appliance may be used as a coal scuttle.
Patent GB-190006301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Means for Electrically Igniting Miners' Safety Lamps.
Inventor: BEST WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 6301. Best, W. April 4. Miners' safety lamps.-In connection with electric igniting-apparatus, means are described for preventing the ignition of surrounding gas by sparks occurring at the contact-breaker of the induction coil, and for ensuring more perfect contact between the vertical terminal of the circuit and the vertical contact piece on the lamp. Ignition of gas by sparking is prevented by mounting on the spring B, of the hammer C of the induction coil A, a cup D in which a disc E of platinum is secured by the insulating-piece F. The central opening in the piece F is only sufficiently large to allow of the free movement therein of the smooth cylindrical end H of the adjustable screw contactpiece G. The contact between the vertical circuit and lamp terminals is improved by forming the circuit terminal with a conical end J, and the lamp terminal with a round or other end K, upon which coal dust or other obstructing-material cannot rest.
Patent GB-190008047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Pumps.
Inventor: CANNA JOHN FRANK M
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 8047. M'Canna, J. F. May 1. Ratchet gearing. - Relates to a lubricator in which p u m p s supplying lubricant are actuated by ratchet gearing. To prevent clicking, the tips 46 of the pawls are formed of hard wood screwed into place.
Patent GB-190009423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Extinguishing of Fires Occurring in Closed Compartments.
Inventor: FEBIGER HENRY BOYCE
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 9423. Febiger, H. B. May 22. Cooling gases.-Relates to a method of extinguishing fires in closed compartments by gases which have been refrigerated. A non-combustionsupporting gas is drawn from a receiver A by a fan C, and forced through the pipe F into the refrigerating-chamber E, from which it is delivered into the closed compartment G where the fire is to extinguished. The chamber E is cooled by discharging sulphurous dioxide compressed in the receiver H, through the pipe coil J, into the receiver E through the open end K of the pipe. The refrigerating-gas is thus mixed with the gas for the receiver A, and increases the fireextinguishing properties.
Patent GB-190009471-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sunshade for Cycles, Motor Cars, and like Vehicles.
Inventor: DAVIES CHARLES
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 9471. Davies, C., Ramsey, W. B., and Spring, J. May 24. Sunshades, general arrangement of; with revoluble frames.-To offer but little resistance to the wind when sunshades are attached to cycles, motor cars, and like vehicles, the sunshade is made revoluble around an extension a of the stick. The frame is in the form of a socket e, which is supported upon and raised around ball bearings d, d, the frame being prevented from rising by means of the screw g. The ferrule l is provided with a thumb-screw for securing the sunshade in its open position. To assist in the rotation by the wind, inclined surfaces may depend from the end of the ribs. The sunshade may be secured by any convenient form of clip, and may, if desired, be formed on the principle of a fan, which when opened forms a circle, the ends being suitably fastened.
Patent GB-190012050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Printing Machines.
Inventor: SAUVEE ALBERT
Filed: 1900-07-04
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 12,050. SauvÚe, A. July 4. Set - off, preventing ; rotary machines.- Relates to rotary machines for perfecting two webs, and associating and cutting them, and consists in so arranging such machines that a single set-off web may be used for both printing-mechanisms. The printing- mechanism C, D, E, F for the web A is at one end of the machine, and that C', D<1>, E', F<1> for the other web A<1> is at the other end. The perfected webs pass to the cutting and folding cylinders G, H, I placed between the two printing-mechanisms. The set-off web X passes from the roll X<1>, round the impression cylinder E<1>, round guiderollers b, c, d, and round the impression cylinder E to the winding-roll X<2>.
Patent GB-190015368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clamps or Fastenings for Driving Belts of Machinery.
Inventor: UCKO MAX
Filed: 1900-08-29
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 15,368. Ucko, M. Aug. 29. Belt and band fastenings.-The clamp or fastening consists of a slit metal tube applied as shown. The edges of the metal at the slit are rounded.
Patent GB-190016335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Cases.
Inventor: ROBERTS EVAN
Filed: 1900-09-14
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 16,335. Roberts, E. Sept. 14. Packing-cases for bottles are made of metal, and are provided with cellular fittings as shown, the cases being tapered towards the bottom to facilitate the attachment of the fittings. The top rim is wired, the sides are perforated near the base, and the bottom is fitted with studs to rest on the ground.