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Patent GB-189730790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Couplings.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1897-12-30
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 30,790. Johnson, J. Y., [Soc. Anonyme des Anciens Etablissements Panhard et Levassor]. Dec. 30. Clutches.-The inner cone 2 is provided wit h a series of elastic blades 9, secured by rivets 10 in a groove 8 at its leading edge. These blades serve to press the leather lining 11 against the surface of the cone 1. The cone 2 is free to move endways on the shaft 4, but is locked thereto as regards rotation by arms 13 on the shaft fitting in the slots 14 of the boss of the cone. A rod 15 passing up through the shaft 4 is connected to the cone by a cottar 16 ; it is forced inwards by a spring inside the shaft and abutting on a shoulder on the end of it ; the thrust thus produced is transmitted by a collar 12 to the shaft of the cone 1. The rod 15 is prolonged beyond the shaft 4, and is connected to a lever by which it may be drawn outwards to disconnect the clutch.
Patent GB-189803004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners.
Inventor: MOMAND RAGLAND
Filed: 1898-02-05
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 3004. Momand, R. Feb. 5. Gas burners provided with pilot jets. The main and secondary gas-supply channels 15, 16 in the plug 14 of the gas c o c k are so arranged that the main supply is turned on before the secondary or pilot supply is turned off, and vice versÔ. The supply tube 10 of the pilot burner opens into a small chamber or gas reservoir 20, and the jet orifice 12 is protected by the flange 12<a>. The main gas supply traverses the channel 15 in the gas cock, the orifice 10<a> in the disc 10<b>, and the apertures 9 in the base of the mixing-tube 7. By screwing the latter down or up, the projection 8<a> more or less closes the opening 10<a> to compensate for variations of pressure in the gas supply. The air-supply apertures 6<a>, 6<b> to the mixing-tube 7 are opened or closed by rotating the gallery 5 ; and the chamber 20 spreads the mixed air and gas supply of the main burner.
Patent GB-189804742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Lighting Lamps by Electricity.
Inventor: WHITE CHARLES MELBOURNE
Filed: 1898-02-25
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 4742. White, C. M., [Brigham, H. M., and Meyer, S. M.]. Feb. 25. Lighting gas and oil lamps. - T h e platinum igniting- device is carried by a bar whieh, when moved to bring the said device over the wick or jet, completes an electric circuit rendering the platinum wire incandescent. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement, and Fig. 2 a detail to a larger scale. The platinum coil 8 is carried by a pipe 6 sliding in a tube 4 secured to the burner. One wire 7 is coupled to the tube 6, and the other 9 to the cap 10,'which is insulated from the said tube. When the tube is pushed up the coil 8 is brought over the wick and the cap 10 is brought into contact with the piece 14<a> to complete the circuit. Several modifications are described, in some of which the bar carrying the coil has a rotary movement. In another form, the device is actuated by raising the chimney-gallery.
Patent GB-189806420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Boot Trees.
Inventor: GRAFTON-WIGNALL FRANK
Filed: 1898-03-16
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 6420. Grafton-Wignall, F. March 16. Trees and stretchers.-A pneumatic tree is shown which has different degrees of elasticity at different parts. The sole consists of a sheet of stout canvas over which the upper is cemented, its edges being covered by a sheet of india-rubber solutioned to the canvas. The toe portion A of the upper is cut from a sheet of thin unbacked india-rubber, while the middle portion B consists of two pieces of stout rubber lap-jointed over the instep. The part C consists of two pieces of stout india-rubber backed with canvas, except at the heel portion D. These two pieces are lapped over a thin metal plate p and lap-jointed in front and at the rear. A strip of canvas E is affixed at its ends to the plate p and passed under the canvas sole. A second strip is attached to the underside of the plate and cemented to the first-mentioned strip. A sheet of canvas and rubber is cemented to the top of the plate over the edges of the upper, and a strip of rubber K is cemented round its edge.
Patent GB-189809095-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Effecting Changes of Gear to Suit Sizes of Paper passed through Line Ruling Machines.
Inventor: VICKERY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-19
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 9095. Vickery, F. W. April 19. Ruling-machines.- Relates to the penactuating apparatus of machines of the kind described in Specification No. 13,851, A.D. 1897. The speed of the cam shaft K, actuating the pens, may be varied by means of change-wheels L, H, G, the iutermediate wheel H being mounted upon a pivoted and slotted bar I.
Patent GB-189810997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffers Suitable for Railway, and like Vehicles.
Inventor: SPENCER FRANK
Filed: 1898-05-13
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 10,997. Spencer, F. May 13. Buffers.-Relates to improvements on those described in Specification No. 26,900, A.D. 1896, in which the buffer rod is made in two telescopic sections. When the inner rod is extended, the buffing strains are transmitted to the outer rod 1 by a distance-piece 6 as shown in Fig. 9. This distance-piece is hinged to the outer rod, so that it can be turned up out of the way and secured as shown in dotted lines. When in use, it is secured at the forward end by taking into a recess in the buffer head or otherwise. Instead of being hinged, it may be arranged to be removed bodily.
Patent GB-189811749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Joints of Revolving Turrets and other Gun Shields.
Inventor: STIVERS WILLIAM DURELL
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 11,749. Stivers, W. D. May 24. Ships' decks, joints for. The turret carries a diaphragm D which turns in a recess in a series of segments A' bolted on the coaming A'.
Patent GB-189812137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dobby-mechanism for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: REINERS WILHELM
Filed: 1898-05-28
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 12,137. Reiners, W., and Schlafhorst, W. O. May 28. Loom dobbies.-In the ' swinging-cylinder' type of mechanisms, paper-card prisms E, mounted on an oscillating lever A, act by means of pins N on switch tongues B so that these tongues are raised or depressed according as a pin strikes an imperforated or perforated part of the paper-card running round the prism. Two cams K, mounted on a rotary driving - shaft J, act against rollers L mounted on guide-rods, and alternately move the card-prisms E outwards, springs R drawing the prisms inwards against adjustable stops U. The rotation of the card prisms E is effected by the Maltese crosses W, which are rotatably mounted on the shafts of the rollers L and are turned through one division by a pin Q on the cam K in each revolution of the shaft J, the motion of the crosses being transmitted to the prisms by the toothed wheels Z<3>, Z<4>.
Patent GB-189816903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: MONTAIS MARIE LOUIS JULES ROGE
Filed: 1898-08-04
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 16,903. Montais, M. L. J. R. L. de. Aug. 4. Acetylene.-Apparatus for automatically feeding carbide as the gas bell rises and falls. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the tank j of the gas holder a is partly surrounded by a carbide distributer i, consisting of a number of hinged plates, upon which carbide cartridges or the like may be placed. The bell, which is guided by a rod b held by standards c, c', has a rod d attached thereto. To this rod is pivoted at f a finger e, inclined as shown. The motion of the finger is limited by the stop pin g. Each time the bell falls, a hinged plate is tilted to allow the cartridge to fall down a funnel-shaped network shoot z and a plain shoot 1 into a tray 4 placed at the bottom of the generating-vessel 2. As the bell rises, the finger e turns to the vertical position, the result of each up and down movement being that the bell is slightly rotated, so that, when it falls again, the finger e will tilt another carbide-supporting plate. The bell is guided by a rod o on the bell and teeth p on the tank. The generator is carried upon wheels s, and can be closed airtight by a cover 3, for the purpose of cleaning cut &c. The gas passes through two coupled pipes having valves 19, 20 to the holder. The two valves may be connected to a rod or rods so as to prevent any carbide being fed when the apparatus is out of action. The cartridges may be separately carried by hooks, and be released in succession by the finger e. The carbide may be agglomerated to form charges of the required size, or be "enclosed in spherical metallic or other "cases perforated with holes stopped or not with "a soluble substance, or in cases adapted to "automatically open on falling, or in cases per- "forated only at the upper part, this part being "covered by a protective cap until the moment of "falling, or placed in containers which turn over "at the moment of release," examples of the various forms being illustrated. Modifications of the step-by-step motion given to the holder are also shown. Or this motion may be imparted to the releasing - mechanism, the bell remaining stationary; except as regards its rise and fall. Several modifications in the form of the trays for holding the carbide in the generator, of the hood for collecting the gas, and of the connection with the carbide-delivery shoot are described. The carbide cartridges may be fed along tubular, inclined, vertical, horizontal, or helical shoots, or be raised for feeding by a screw, an elevator, or a rack, in each case being operated by the descent of the gas holder.
Patent GB-189820274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Controlling Electrically Propelled Railway Trains.
Inventor: CASE FRANK E
Filed: 1898-09-24
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 20,274. Case, F. E. Feb. 28, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drawings to Specification. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.-Relates to means whereby any number of electric motors on cars, when coupled to form a train, can be controlled from a single point on the train. Each car is complete in itself, with a motor and controller equipment, and master controllers are provided on the train in the different cars. When one of these is in action, the others are locked in their off position. Each master controller has three switches for power, reversing, and braking respectively, and the motor controllers are similarly divided. Preferably the motor currents are not used between the master and the motor controllers, and preferably also the motor controllers have separate contacts or switch blades for certain steps and controller cylinders for other steps in the series-parallel control, all being worked by electromagnets. The general arrangement of the connections and the construction of the switches are shown in the Specification. An additional source of power carried on the vehicle supplies current for working the motor controllers and the brakes. This current is obtained from a battery which is charged by a motor generator worked from the main circuit, an automatic cut-out being interpolated.
Patent GB-189822877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tyres.
Inventor: WARDEN FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-10-31
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 22,877. Warden, F. Oct. 31. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The tyre consists of a series of hollow elastic balls a placed close together in a deeply-channelled rim b, the diameter of each ball being greater than the width of the mouth of the channel, and the sum of the diameters of all the balls being greater than the circumference of the rim, so that the balls are compressed when in position.
Patent GB-189824570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Electric Batteries.
Inventor: RAWSON WILLIAM STEPNEY
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 24,570. Rawson, W. S. Nov. 22. Primary batteries.-Relates to batteries of that class in which electricity is generated by the oxidizing action of a fused salt upon a molten metal or alloy separated from it by a porous pot or diaphragm, the oxidized metal being reduced by carbonaceous gases and the salt being recuperated by oxygen or air which is forced into it. The invention is described as applied to a battery in which the outer and porous cells are both made of magnesia, and the molten metal is lead in which is immersed a cast-iron plate serving as an electrode. The other electrode may be the inlet pipe for air to the fused salt ; the pipe preferably extends horizontally along the porous pot, and is perforated to subdivide the air streams. The invention consists, firstly, in maintaining the necessary heat in the battery by supplying to it a combustible gas such as water or producer gas, coal gas, petroleum, &c., and a supply of oxygen sufficient to combine with the combustible material but not to oxidize the molten metal. The invention also consists in causing the pumps supplying the combustible gas and the air to be driven by an electric motor operated by the current of the cell, so that the speed of the pumps may vary directly with the output of the cell. When water gas is used as the combustible gas, the products of combustion, consisting of carbonic acid, steam, and nitrogen, may be used to heat the incoming air, but are preferably led back to the gas-producer and used as the raw material for the production of the gas instead of the steam which is generally employed.
Patent GB-189902195-A (GB)
Title: Improved Adding-apparatus.
Inventor: LAFOND GEORGES
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2195. Lafond, G. Jan. 31. Calculating - apparatus; receipts, checking and recording.-The apparatus is for adding money, and is applicable for cash registering. Several forms are described, of which those shown in Figs. 1 and 1* may be taken as typical. Five fixed dials A, B, C, D, E divided into 24, 20, 10, 10, and 10 equal divisions are used for the English system of coinage. The first and second are the pence and shillings dials, and the zero division of all the dials are cut away at a<1>, b<1>, c<1>, d, e<1>, to expose similarly-graduated movable dials a, b, c, d, e beneath. The edges of these dials project beyond the fixed dials, and are provided with notches, into which, in the act of adding, a pointer may be placed opposite the number to be added; the dial is then carried round until the pointer is arrested by striking a shoulder on a fixed ring below. The dials are geared together so that the necessary carrying is performed. The form of gear shown in Fig. 1* enables all the dials to move in the same direction, and the scales to run the same way. The dial a carries with it a plate, not shown, by means of pawl and ratchet mechanism ; on this plate is a spring pawl, which is pushed out at each complete rotation by an incline on the casing, so as to engage a ratchet-wheel on the spindle of a disc to which the dial b is connected. A snail A* actuates the spring lever B* by the pawl b, on which the next wheel c<1> is advanced. The other wheels are driven by gear analogous to the Geneva stop mechanism, and intermediate idle wheels cause these wheels all to turn in the same direction.
Patent GB-189906252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eye Glasses.
Inventor: SCHULEK WILHELM
Filed: 1899-03-22
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6252. Schulek, W. March 22. Eyeglasses.-Lenses B, B are mounted in a frame A and held at an exact distance apart by a distance-piece a and overturned flanges b. The space between is filled through a fine hole c with triphenylmethane dissolved in xylol or nitrobenzol in alcohol to absorb the ultra-violet rays. Or a solid mixture of nitrobenzol and celloidin or triphenylmethane and Canada balsam may be used.
Patent GB-189907531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furnaces for Locomotive and other Steam Boilers and the like, and to the Supply of Fuel thereto.
Inventor: DEVORE DANIEL BRADFORD
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 7531. Devore, D. B. April 10. Steam-generator furnaces pulverulent fuel fittings; mechanical stoking.-Relates to furnaces for boilers and the like, and to the supply of fuel thereto. Fig. 1 shows the application to a locomotive boiler and furnace. The water tubes A, situated transversely, and the water chamber B, have piled between them fragments of terra-cotta, which form a wall across the firebox, through which pulverized coal from the reservoir G is forced by means of compressed air or superheated steam. The stoker D for feeding fuel for the ordinary fire is pivoted so that it may be swung to one side free from the furnace door.
Patent GB-189912050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Cars.
Inventor: CANDA FERDINAND EUGENE
Filed: 1899-06-09
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 12,050. Canda, F. E. June 9. Wagons.-Relates to light freight and hoppercars constructed principally of timber. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of part of a box car, which comprises side and end beams 1, 2, posts 5, braces 6, and longitudinal and transverse truss rods 9, 11. The end beams are composed of alternate layers 2<1>, 2<11> of wood and metal, bolted together and to the flanges 12<111> of metal pockets 12, each having a tenon 12<1> for receiving the end of one of the horizontal beams 1 to which are secured pockets 13 for receiving the ends of the braces 6, and posts 5 which may be stiffened by rods 10. The truss rods 11 bear against shoes on the side beams and against struts secured to the central longitudinal timbers, which are strengthened by beams 18<1> fitted into pockets in the bolsters 8. Axle-trucks or under carriages.-These are constructed from bars 23, 24 of channel section, flanged and secured by bolts 27 and strengthened at the ends by U pieces 26, Fig. 21, let into the channels. The transverse yokes 25 are dished where they cross, and are shaped at their ends to interlock with the bars 24.
Patent GB-189913110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinges.
Inventor: PRIEST JOHN
Filed: 1899-06-23
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 13,110. Priest, J. June 23. Hinges.-Relates to strap hinges such as are used for doors and gates. To prevant the strap B, Fig. 2, from being displaced lengthways on the pin A, the central part a' is reduced or recessed. For the same purpose, rings a<5>, Fig. 4, may be used, or the strap may be pressed into recesses b<3>, Fig. 7. To enable the door or gate to be lifted off its hinges, the top bearing D', Fig. 9, is made to slide up on its back-plate E. A set-screw G may be used to adjust the hinge and take up wear. Setscrews may be used above and below the hinge pin.
Patent GB-189916293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Leaden Plates for Secondary Batteries or Accumulators, and in Moulds and Tools to be Employed in such Manufacture.
Inventor: DAVIES PHILIP JOHN
Filed: 1899-08-10
Granted: 1900-08-10
Abstract: 16,293. Davies, P. J. Aug. 10. Casting; rolling; sawing.-Relates to the manufacture of leaden plates for secondary batteries, especially those known as "Leitner" plates. Fig. 1 shows in section a mould for casting the plates, consisting of two pieces of brass A formed with recesses X, Y, for the thin central portion of the plate and the stout strengthening-edges respectively. To enable the thin plate to be cast successfully, the mould is heated by flames from bunsen burners Q, and perforated pipes may also be fitted through which cold air may be directed upon the mould for cooling purposes. The molten lead enters the mould through channels R, the finished casting being thus surrounded by runners 2, Fig. 4. The runners are subsequently removed by shearing-devices, or by means of circular saws, and the upstanding edges Y', Fig. 6, are turned down so as to form channels round the plate which assist in holding the paste or active material. The finished plate is shown in section in Fig. 5, and in side elevation in Fig. 2. The perforations may be produced either hy punching or by the use of cores in the mould. For the flanges Y<1> may be substituted burred edges produced by passing the plate between suitable rollers. When very thin plates are required, sheet lead may be placed in the mould, and the necessary borders, lugs, &c. may be cast on it, or the plate may be cast in the manner described above and may be subsequently rolled out by rollers having suitable recesses or grooves corresponding with the borders and lugs. The mould is preferably mounted on a casting table such as that described in Specification No. 21,031, A.D. 1890. The perforations shown at U, Fig. 2, are D-shaped holes punched with spurs S, Fig. 7, which assist in retaining the active material. Fig. 8 shows in side elevation an apparatus for removing the runners from the cast plates. It consists of a pair of rotary saws a revolving on opposite sides of a table g on which slides a carriage f to which the casting is clamped. The runners project over the edges of the saws, and are removed as the carriage advances along the table.
Patent GB-189920220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair-brushes.
Inventor: MICHAELIS EMILE HENRI BENOIT
Filed: 1899-10-09
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 20,220. MichaÙlis, E. H. B. Oct. 9. Combs, hair.-Rigid teeth b, which act as a comb, are interstaced between the tuits of bristles a of a hair brush. The teeth may be of celluloid, aluminium, &c.
Patent GB-190003360-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Storing Beer.
Inventor: SCHAEFER FRANZ
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 3360. Schaefer, F. Feb. 20. Brewing.-Relates to the treatment of beer after fermentation, and while it is stored as usual in large tuns in cold cellars to undergo a secondary fermentation and to mature before it is filled into casks &c. This invention consists in providing each tun with a separate cooling appliance or attemperator, so that the beer in the tun may be of the temperature most suitable for it, as the temperature which is most suitable for beer undergoing the second fermentation differs from that which is most suitable for beer which has undergone this second fermentation and is only kept in store.
Patent GB-190003826-A (GB)
Title: Article of Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: MEYENBERG ALBERT
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 3826. Meyenberg, A. Feb. 27. Corsets; dresses; waterproof garments; underbodices.-Relates to a waterproof garment which is worn on the neck and shoulders to protect the corset or bodice from perspiration. The garment is of the shape shown, and is made of the same materials as dress shields. It is sewn on the inside of the corset or bodice, or is attached by hooks and eyes.
Patent GB-190008302-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flower or Bouquet Holder.
Inventor: BRAUNGER CARL
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 8302. Braunger, C. May 4. Flower holders, buttonhole and like. -In the form shown in Fig. 1, the flowers are supported by a loop c and rest in a cup h containing a moist sponge, the loop and cup being secnred to a wire stem b formed with one end a adapted to engage a buttonhole. The flowers are secured in position by twisting or closing up the loop c. In a modification, the part a is replaced by a safety-pin, and the cup h by another loop. In another form, shown in Fig. 8, the flowers are supported in clips, consisting of wires e,f, which can be sprung under hooks g. Fig. 11 shows a holder adapted to be secured to the hair by a hair-pin k formed on it.
Patent GB-190010280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Balanced Slide-valves for Engines.
Inventor: SONCHET ALEXANDER CAMPBELL DU
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 10,280. Du Sonchet, A. C., and Thomas, A. du S. June 5. Slide valves.-Relates to balancing slide valves, and consists of a slide valve and steam chest combined. The valve or chest A slides between the cylinder port face acd a plate C, against which it is packed by three rings, one T being shown in Fig. 1. Steam is admitted to the interior of the valve through a pipe J connected with an opening in the plate C and communicating constantly with an opening in the back of the valve. The valve is reciprocated by an eccentric-rod B.