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Patent GB-189814826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Collectors for Electric Railways.
Inventor: BELFIELD REGINALD
Filed: 1898-07-05
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 14,826. Belfield, R., [Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co.]. July 5. Electric railways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-The head of the collector has a roller 15 at the centre and arms 9 protected by wearing-pieces 17 at each side. These arms 9 are curved at the ends to prevent entanglement with the overhead conductors, and are supported from the pole by the return ends. The roller &c. is mounted in a spring steel riveted frame 6, 7 as shown in Fig. 2, or a cast frame 49 as shown in Fig. 18, and the roller is made with graphite bearings. The pole 2 is a plain single pole, or trussed, or it may be double. At its lower end it is pivoted on a boom 3 which swivels on the plate &c. 4 on the top of the car, being additionally supported by rollers 18 or 38. A pivoted arm 40 on the boom makes contact with a plate 43 to complete the circuit when the appliance is correctly placed in its fore and aft position, and there locked by the bolt 30. The pole is held up to its work by a spring surrounding it or the boom or contained in the boom, several modifications being shown in the Specification. As shown in Fig. 1, the spring 22 surrounds the pole and works within limits allowed by the stoprods 24, 27. The cord 47 for manipulating the collector is continued to the lever 44, which operates the spring locking-bolt 30. In the modification shown in Fig. 18, the spring surrounds the boom and acts through rods 78 connected to arms on the pole socket, and a button 82 on the cord liberates the bolt when the pole is drawn down to a certain extent. By another method, tappets on the pole socket withdraw the bolt as shown in Fig. 25, which shows the pole centered over the pivot of the boom, which in this form is very short and only carries the locking-arrangements. Other modifications in the details are also included.
Patent GB-189815488-A (GB)
Title: A Hand Tool for Scoring Concentric Circular Grooves in the Striking Faces of Croquet Mallets and the like.
Inventor: SLAZENGER ALBERT EGERTON LEGH
Filed: 1898-07-14
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 15,488. Slazenger, A. E. L. July 14. Scrapers, wood and like. -The object is to scrape, score, or renovate the striking faces of a croquet mallet &c. when worn. A plate of steel has one or more serrated edges L, M and projections A, B, C, D at one or more corners. One of these projections is placed in the centre of the mallet, and the tool is rotated around it so as to cut a number of concentric grooves.
Patent GB-189817433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sinking Pumps for Mines and other Services.
Inventor: HOWL EDMUND
Filed: 1898-08-12
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 17,433. Howl, E., and Attwood, W. W. Aug. 12. Pump barrels and cylinders.-Relates to sinking pumps for mines and other purposes. The liner C of the barrel is prolonged downwards, and communicates by perforations with the annular passage B connected to the valve chamber. On the down-stroke of the bucket F, its lower face passes below the top row of perforations, and air accumulated beneath the bucket is thus discharged. The pump is preferably of the combined bucket and plunger type, delivering on both strokes but drawing on the up-stroke only. In the case in which it is connected directly to a compound engine, the latter is preferably of the type in which two pistons are connected by a trunk working through an annular partition in the cylinder. The Provisional Specification describes means for supporting, raising, and lowering the pump in a shaft.
Patent GB-189824670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamps or Lanterns for Burning Petroleum and the like.
Inventor: LYTH GEORG WILHELM
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 24,670. Lyth, G. W. Nov. 22. Oil lamps or lanterns.-In lamps or lanterns adapted to burn for a long time without attention, a more intense and uniform light during the whole time of burning is obtained by preventing water and dirt from getting to the wick. The lower end of the central draught burner opens beneath the reservoir 3 into an air chamber 4, to which the air is led from the combustion chamber 5 by pipes 6 passing through the reservoir. The bottom 8 of the reservoir slopes towards the well 9, which surrounds the lower ends of the wick-tubes 7, and serves as a trap for water and other impurities in the oil. Any water, spilt oil, or the like in the combustion chamber 5 is drained off by pipes 11 which open into special compartments 14 in the air chamber 4, the outlets 15 of the chambers 14 being out of line with the pipes 11, which are so inclined as to prevent draughts from impinging upon the flame. The upper edges of the tubes 6 are arranged to project above the top of the reservoir, so that water &c. cannot descend these tubes to the air chamber 4.
Patent GB-189902757-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Jointing and Repairing Drain and other Pipes.
Inventor: RESTALL GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 2757. Restall, G. F. Feb. 7. Jointing-apparatus; stopping- pipes.-For drain and other pipes, rubber discs a and b, sliding on a spindle c and attached to plungers n and o working in fixed cylinders r and s, form between them a chamber h in which cement is placed. As the apparatus is drawn through the pipe, fluid pressure is supplied through cocks l and m and ports t, u, v and w to the cylinders r and s, to bring the discs a and b nearer together, and thus force the cement into the joints &c.
Patent GB-189906929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Folding and Securing the Wrappers of Boxes and the like.
Inventor: ACWORTH JOSEPH JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 6929. Acworth, J. J., and Winter, C. March 30. Parcelling boxes &c.-The projecting ends or edges a, b, c, d, Fig. 7, of wrappers placed round boxes &c., are folded by apparatus, such as that shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The wrapped parcels are fed down a shoot M, and the side edges a of the wrapper of the lowest parcel are folded inwards against the ends by means of folding arms G on a reciprocating carrier K. On the return movement of the carrier, its shoulder L engages with the parcel, which is thus carried, on the next forward movement of the carrier, before the stationary fingers H, by which the side flaps bare folded. The curved guides N serve to turn up the lower flaps c, and then a pusher R pushes up the parcel into a shoot O, by which the top flaps d, which may have been pasted by pasting-rollers q at the sides of the shoot, are folded downwards. The parcels are retained in the shoot and the flaps d, are, if sufficiently long, folded nnder the bottom by side springs &c. S. The corners of the flaps may be cut to give them, when folded, a neat appearance; Spring pivoted arms may also be used to fold the side flaps.
Patent GB-189907032-A (GB)
Title: Improved Implement for Use in Supplying Fuel to Fire-places and similar Purposes.
Inventor: ALGYEST EUGEN TUEKOERY VON
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 7032. Algyest, E. T. von. April 1. Fire-irons; hot plates &c., means for lifting.- Relates to hand-tongs for use in connection with fireplaces for lifting coal and firewood, for opening or closing fire-doors, and for holding hot articles. Two jaws a, preferably slightly curved, are hinged together at b, and at their outer edges are provided with teeth c for gripping and retaining the objects to be handled. One of the jaws is provided with a pocket d for the thumb, and the other jaw has a pocket f for the insertion of the fingers so that the tongs can be easily held and operated by the hand.
Patent GB-189909372-A (GB)
Title: Novel or Improved Apparatus for Use in Sifting Potters' Slip, and Method of Driving or Working same.
Inventor: BAXTER JOHN EDWARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-05-04
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 9372. Baxter, J. E. J., and Simpson, G. E. May 4. Sifting pottery materials.-Relates to apparatus intended chiefly for use in sifting potters' "slip." Fig. 2 shows the apparatus in plan view. A vertical shaft c, supported below in a footstep bearing and above in the bracket g, is caused to oscillate by means of the lever c, vertical pivot x, link w, cranky, and shaft n. The shaft carries a framework a in which are held four series of sieves or lawns arranged in tiers in compartments separated by partitions b. The "slip" is fed from a trough o to troughs p, q, and is discharged at r on to the series, the sifted slip being collected in an enclosed space s beneath them. The sieves are provided with wooden frames which slide into the framework a and are locked in place by hinged strips and turn-buttons.
Patent GB-189913556-A (GB)
Title: Self-igniting Gas Burner.
Inventor: PERLICH ALBIN
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 13,556. Perlich, A. June 30. Lighting gas. - Relates to selfigniting burners in which the heat from the selfigniting pilot flame is utilized by means of a thermostatic arrangement to actuate directly a supplementary valve which controls the supply of gas to the main burner. When the ordinary gas cock (not shown) is turned on, gas traverses the valve a and the channels e, e', e' to the jet E, where it is lit by the automatic igniter F. The heat of this flame then causes the thermostatic device D to actuate the valve spindle A, closing the valve a and opening the valve b by which the gas passes to the channel f supplying the main burner.
Patent GB-189916550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for the Manufacture of Welded Iron and Steel Tubes.
Inventor: JOHNSON JOHN CLARKE
Filed: 1899-08-15
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 16,550. Johnson, E., [Executrix of Johnson, J. C.]. Aug. 15. Welding.-A rolling-mill for welding the lap joints of iron and steel tubes has a movable guide by which the work can be readily guided into either of the grooves c, d for the preliminary or final welding. A platform e in front of the rolls has curved vertical guide-plates f. g which can be adjusted to the outer edges of the grooves. A guide i, pivoted in the platform and in a cross-bar k, can be set to guide the tube into the groove c, as shown in full lines in Fig. 3, or may be swung to the position shown in dotted lines to guide the work into the groove d. A pin l in the lower edge of the guide engages a slot m in the platform, and a removable filling-piece n allows the guide to be locked in either position.
Patent GB-189923665-A (GB)
Title: Method of Working Internal Combustion Motor Engines.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 2 3 , 6 6 5 . Imray, O., [Homberger, H.]. Nov. 27. Gas and like engines.-Two-stroke cycle engines are flushed at the end of the exhaust stroke by a current of air, before the admission valve is opened and the compressed charge is admitted. The invention is applicable to single or double acting engines. The air may be supplied from external sources through a pipe o, or it may be compressed in one end of the pump a, gas being compressed in the other. The fuel may be compressed in a separate pump, particularly when liquid fuel or blast-furnace gases are used, or the air and gas may be compressed together in the pump when the engine is arranged as shown in full lines, a chamber c preventing back ignition. The front of the motor cylinder may form the pump, or the pump piston may be driven directly from the motor piston.
Patent GB-189924652-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Form of Cuff-link.
Inventor: PETERS LIONEL JOHN
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 24,652. Peters, L. J. Dec. 12. Sleeve - links.- Sleeve - links and like fastenings consist of two plates a connected by a chain &c. c and formed with plates b adapted to be inserted through the holes in the cuffs &c.
Patent GB-190003286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus Suitable for Heating, Colling, and Condensing Fluids.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS EDWARD
Filed: 1900-02-19
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 3286. Griffiths, E., and Killip, J. Feb. 19. Metal pipes and tubes; plates, securing tubes to.- Relates to tubular heaters, coolers, condensers, and the like with tubes of rectangular section with rounded ends and bent or corrugated lengthwise. In the feedwater heater shown in Fig. 1, the rectangular tubes L are fixed to plates D, D' by nozzle-shaped castings M, Fig. 4, secured by nuts. The flattened tubes may be employed in vacuum pans for boiling sugar and the like. When the pan is of square section the tubes may be bent into channel form, or the bent tubes L may be supported on the main steam supply pipe R and the main discharge pipe T, as shown in Fig. 10. When tubes of great length are required, the steam pipe R may be arranged in the middle of the tank S and have two faces.
Patent GB-190004510-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flooring and like Surfaces.
Inventor: SCHULTZE CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 4510. Schultze, C., and Hartmann, A. March 9. Parquetry; floors; door sills; treads for floors.- Battens b and cubes c, about two inches square, are glued or fastened together to form boards or planks a with the annual rings or end grain exposed to form the wearing-surface. These parquetry boards are saturated with linseed oil, and may be laid down loosely on the joists or girders, cr they may be secured by spikes. For floors, a little space is left outside the boards at the walls for expansion.
Patent GB-190005009-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Door and Window Hinge.
Inventor: MARKWARDT JOHANN CARL AUGUST
Filed: 1900-03-16
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5009. Markwardt, J. C. A. March 16. Lubricating. - Relates to a hinge for doors or windows s designed to facilitate lubrication. The pin c is fixed to the plate b, and over this is fitted the socket, which is attached to the plate a. The socket is fitted with a stopper d, which can be removed to allow the lubricant to be added. The stopper d may be screwed.
Patent GB-190006768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Vehicle or Car Wheels and in Electric Motors therefor.
Inventor: ISBILLS CHARLES EDMUND
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 6768. Isbills, C. E. April 10. Wheels with motors; disc wheels; felloes or rims; hubs; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Relates to a vehicle wheel in which is enclosed an electric motor, a vertical section being shown in Fig. 1. The axle I is supported o n two dished discs D, F, which, between their peripheries, carry the tyre A and the fieldmagnet ring B having radial inwardly-projecting pole-pieces C. The commutator 0, washer P, armature Q, and holder R for the collector brushes r, r' are fixed on the axle I, which is stepped to receive them. The collector rings t, t<1> are secured to the hubsleeve N of the disc F, and the commutator brushes pass through holders M secured in the disc D The wires from the source of electricity pass through a hole in the axle I to the stationary brush r, from which the current flows through the ring t, one commutator brush, and commutator 0 to the coils of the armature Q, thence back to the commutator and through the other commutator brush to the coils of the pole-pieces C, through the ring t<1> and brush r<1> to the axle. The parts may be inspected through holes in the discs.
Patent GB-190007660-A (GB)
Title: A Screw Threaded Clutch for Engaging with a Screw Spindle.
Inventor: BUEHNE FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 7660. B³hne, F. W. April 25. Lathes.-Relates to means for engaging and disengaging a divided nut and a screw spindle, particularly applicable in the slide-rests of turning-lathes. Figs. 1 and 4 show the invention in connection with the differential screw- and-nut mechanism described in Specification No. 18,345, A.D. 1899. The wheel 9, which runs loose on the screw 4, carries, on pivots 27, 28, two arms 29, 30 upon the ends of which are formed the half-nuts. A sleeve, loosely mounted in a bearing 32, carries, at one end a handwheel 31 and, at the other, a disc 33, two pins upon which enter slots in the arms 29, 30, so that by turning the wheel the nuts may be caused to clasp or unclasp the screw. To hold the parts in one position or the other, a sleeve 40 is fitted between the band-wheel and the screw ; this may be moved endways by means of a nut 39, to cause its V- shaped end to lap over or under the V-shaped ends of the half-nuts.
Patent GB-190009555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Under-reamers for use in Deep Boring Apparatus.
Inventor: RONALDSON ADAM LINDESAY
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-05-23
Abstract: 9555. Ronaldson, A. L. May 24. Deep-boring.-The reamers f for diamond or other core-boring apparatus are operated by the hollow shaft c, which, at the same time, opens ports k for the water supply, thereby showing that the cutters are extended. The reamers are pivoted in segmental blocks h secured to the plate a screwed in the core barrel b, and they have segmental racks engaging racks d on the shaft c. The ports k in the shaft c open when they are depressed below the plate a. Instead of having a vertical movement, the shaft may be turned to operate a valve and to protrude the cutters, or other means may be used.
Patent GB-190009794-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Strengthening the Hubs of Sheet Metal Wheels or Pulleys.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-05-28
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 9794. Thompson, W. P., [Chillingworth, R.]. May 28. Pulleys.-Relates to means for strengthening the hubs of sheet-metal wheels or pulleys, more particularly two-part belt pulleys made from tubes in the manner described in Specification No. 5896, A.D. 1897. A metal strap or band c, pressed to the required shape, is laid over and firmly secured to the hub of each half pulley. Slots b are formed along the hubs.
Patent GB-190011030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machinery for the Purpose of Placing and Securing Wood Plugs in Vitrified Bricks or Blocks.
Inventor: MCDOUGALL SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1901-06-18
Abstract: 11,030. McDougall, S. June 18. Blocks for floors, paving, stairs, treads, &c.-Relates to a machine for fixing wood plugs in vitrified blocks of the kind described in Specification No. 11,245, A.D. 1890. The plugs are fed to a central shoot L by side shoots H, and endless band J with slippers K, and are forced into recesses in the blocks Q by rammers D operated by tappets or cams E and springs D'. The driving-spindles of the endless bands J are connected by a crossed band or rope, and one spindle is rotated by a lever, pawl, and ratchet arrangement. The cam shafts are driven by spur-wheels operated by a handle or power. The rammers may be arranged to slide independently, or a number of rammers may be attached to a plate or crosshead.
Patent GB-190015328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire-extinguishers
Inventor: BADGER ARTHUR CAMPBELL
Filed: 1900-08-28
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 15,328. Badger, A. C. Aug. 28. Extincteurs.-Relates chiefly to the method of supporting and stoppering the acid bottle of an extincteur. The acid bottle e, Fig. 1, i s supported b y vertical wires c. from which feet c<3> project under the bottle. The wires are connected by a ring c', and have bends c<4> which project against the shoulder of the bottle. The stopper 8 is made to fall out when the extincteur is inverted, and is guided by wires 6 depending from a ring 5 screwed on to the periphery of a disc 2. This disc is screwed on to a plug 4 on the underside of the cap. The height of the cage 6 can thus be adjusted so that it presses at 7 on the shoulder of the bottle and keeps it in position. In a modification, the wires or rods 6 are shorter and do not press on the bottle.
Patent GB-190017229-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for use in Building Up Cycle or like Frames.
Inventor: BINKS CHARLES
Filed: 1900-09-28
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 17,229. Binks, C. Sept. 28. Work-holders; brazing.-A jig for use in constructing cycle and like frames has a frame A, with feet A' to rest on standards or a work bench. A stud B receives the bottom bracket, while the diagonal E is held in a bearing or clamp D on a turntable D<2>, the pivot D' of which can be adjusted in a slot A<3> concentric with the bottom bracket. A bed F on a turntable F<1> carries a slide F<6>, on which is mounted a dummy back-wheel spindle H<1>, to receive the fork ends, and to hold the chain stays I in position, the slide being adjusted by a screw G. A bed J on a turntable J<1> carries saddles K, L on which are centres L<2>, M' fitting the ends of the steering-head. The pivot of the bed can be adjustably clamped in a recess in the frame. The saddle L can be adjustably clamped on the bed, the saddle K being adjusted by a screw K<1>. The tubes 0, O<1> are placed in position with the head, the parts being then secured by screws or pins and the whole removed for brazing. After brazing the frame may be again placed in the apparatus, and the joints heated and allowed to cool while held correctly.
Patent GB-190101356-A (GB)
Title: Means for Minimising the Evil Effects Produced by the Expansion of Road or Pavement Coverings.
Inventor: SELBY ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 1356. Selby, A. Jan. 21. Paving.-To prevent damage arising from the lateral movement which takes place in road or pavement coverings and is caused by the expansion or contraction due to heat &c., compressible metal, wood, plastic, &c. insertion pieces are placed in any suitable position in the roadway or pavement. The insertion pieces may consist of blocks with channels A, B, Fig. 1, or taper blocks with grooves, channels, or cuts G, Fig. 2. The cavities may be filled with non- hardening compressible material, a thin strip of insertion being used to cover them while being filled. Various forms of blocks may be used, such as a curved one or two inclined ones between two flat grooved ones. A block of the form shown in Fig. 1, or a compressible metal piece, may be placed between blocks with projecting parts. Cavities may be provided for the compressible material to recede into when compressed.
Patent GB-190101813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Appertaining to Locomotive Smoke Boxes.
Filed: 1901-01-26
Granted: 1902-01-25
Abstract: 1813. Meldrum Bros., Cotton A., and Wilkie, J. Jao. 26. Baffles. - C o mprises an attach. ment to locomotive smoke-boxes in the form of deflecting- plates F designed to check the issue of sparks and cinders from the chimney, and d t o equalize the distribution o f t h e blast over the tubes. The plates may be extended to form a hood as shown in dotted lines, and are fixed by arms G, one above the other, entering two of the boiler tubes, and by yokes I embracing the blast pipe E.
Patent GB-190104628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: COLE ALBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-03-05
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 4628. Cole, A. F. March 5. Making lubricators.-Relates to oil cup specially adapted for cycles, motor cars, &c. The cup a is formed as a cylindrical body within which slides a stopper b having a knob b<4>. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the stopper and knob are made out of solid metal bored out so as to leave two rings b<2>, b<3> connected by side pieces b<1>. The lower ring is split to give a spring action to the side pieces. Pins, screws, or snugs c prevent the complete witharawal of the stopper. In the form of stopper shown in Fig. 3, the body portion is formed out of a blank, Fig. 4, the spring side pieces b<1> being slotted to receive the snugs c. The knob b<4> is attached to the central portion b<2> of the blank. In another form, Fig. 6, the body portion of the stopper is made from a blank stamped out as shown in Fig. 7, and then rolled round. The top edge d of the body is bent over, and a cover plate e is spun or stamped over, or otherwise attached to the edge. The knob b<4> may be made integral with the plate e or fixed thereto. A lower ring may be formed on the blanks. According to the Provisional Specification, the knob may be turned to open or close a valve &c. for regulating the oil supply, or the knob may be detached to allow an oil supply valve to be adjusted. When connected to moving parts of machinery, the knob may screw into or on the lubricator cap or a tube therein.