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Patent GB-189706554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bale Ties.
Inventor: BARCELOUX LOUIS
Filed: 1897-03-12
Granted: 1897-04-17
Abstract: 6554. Barceloux, L. March 12. Bale ties.-A wire A is secured at one end to a plate C, and has a loop B made at the other end which is passed over a projection D on the plate and secured by a turn-button d<1>,
Patent GB-189710620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Aerial or Flying Machines.
Inventor: MAXIM HIRAM STEVENS
Filed: 1897-04-28
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 10,620. Maxim, H. S. April 28. AÙrial machines without aÙrostats. - The machine is supported and driven by two large screws, one on each side of the machine on nearlyvertical shafts. One of these screws appears in the side elevation, Fig. 1. As shown, it is of small pitch, and has four blades C'. Its shaft C is inclined forwards, and is driven by the four-cylinder steam or gas engine D. The blades of the screws are stayed so as automatically to diminish in pitch as the air pressure below them increases. The leading edges c of the blades are stayed to a fixed collar C<2>, and the rear edges c<1> to a sliding collar C<3> attached by springs C<4> to a collar C<6>, which can be adjusted to a suitable position by a hand-wheel C<7>. The machine, when on the ground, rests on wheels B, B<1>, B<2>, of which B<1> and B<2> can be adjusted in height by hand-wheels b<5>. In addition to the large screws already described, the machine carries two smaller screws G, one in front and one behind. These are mounted with their motors G<1> on frames g<6> turning on trunnions g<3>, so that the screws may be used for either lifting, lowering, or propelling. The screw blades are of light pine-wood strengthened by transverse strips covered with strong fabric such as silk or linen, or they may be made with steel framework covered with strong fabric. In starting the machine, it is run forwards, i.e., to the left, until the screws C' assert their lifting effect. These screws act in the manner of aeroplanes or wings. The blade which is moving forwards is nearly horizontal, as shown in dotted lines, and offers little resistance to the air, but on its return it has a propelling effect. Rolling is counteracted by the automatic action of a weighted pendulum which, when the machine rolls to one side, cuts the supply of motive fluid from the motor D on the side which is higher and opens wider the supply valve of the motor on the lower side. Fore and aft balancing is regulated by a sliding platform regulated by a hand-wheel. The motors D have four cylinders arranged in pairs opposite one another and driving cranks at 180‹ so that, with a four-stroke cycle, an impulse is obtained every half revolution. The motors are preferably driven by acetylene, which is stored in reservoirs D<2> and is mixed with about one fiftieth by volume of acetone or acetic ether or other suitable compound to produce a mixture which can be kept liquid at a lower pressure than acetylene alone. The tubular framing may be used for cooling jacketing water or condensing steam.
Patent GB-189710670-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Balancing Two-wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: RATCLIFFE HENRY
Filed: 1897-04-29
Granted: 1898-04-29
Abstract: 10,670. Ratcliffe, H. April 29. Balancing on axle.-Scroll irons A slotted at E are secured to the springs and body of the vehicle, and to each other by a bar F having a screw I terminating in the handle J. The nuts D being loose, the body is adjusted by turning the handle J, and when the vehicle is properly balanced the nuts are screwed against the clamp plates C.
Patent GB-189711485-A (GB)
Title: Improved Profiling Apparatus.
Inventor: ASHTON FRANK
Filed: 1897-05-08
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 11,485. Ashton, F. May 8. Milling.-Copying-apparatus for reproducing particular shapes, more especially for rounding off the side roving holes in flyers used in cotton &c. spinning machinery, is provided with a table a which can swing round horizontal and vertical axes a', a<2>, and which carries two slides b, b<1> for the work d and copy e<1> respectively. The slide b<1> is given a greater movement than the slide b either by a screw with threads of different pitches c<1>, c actuated by the handle c<2> or by levers, and the copy e<1> and tracer f<1> are correspondingly enlarged compared with the work d to be done and the spherical-ended cutter. The rear end of the table a is supported by springs g and the flyer &c. is steadied by the spring pin i.
Patent GB-189713973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatically Actuated Open Circuit Controllers for Electric Motors.
Filed: 1897-06-08
Granted: 1897-07-17
Abstract: 13,973. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Priest, E. D., and Merrick, F. A.]. June 8. Motors, controlling.-Relates to controllers for connecting motors in series or parallel, suitable resistances being first interposed or cut-out. The contacts are controlled by pneumatically-operated mechanism. Fig. 4 shows an enlarged section through the resistance switch, Fig. 3 an end elevation showing the switches for arranging the connection of the motors and cutting - out the resistances, and Fig. 2 a plan showing the single handle and operating mechanism. The movable contacts D<1> are carried on the ends of piston-rods C sliding in cylinders C<3>. The cylinders are connected by pipes M, embedded in a casing, with the main valve M<3> suitably operated from the handle 0'. The blow-out magnet is formed of a number of coils H mounted on a core H<1> provided with a number of pole-pieces G<1>. Chutes J are fitted for restraining the arc. The core H<1> is removable for obtaining access to either of the coils. Springs C<4> are provided for breaking contact when the air escapes. The auxiliary valve T', which is supplied with air from the main valve when the latter is in certain positions, controls the commutating switch, which consists of the fixed contacts P', P<2>, P<4> and the movable contacts P. The contacts P are reciprocated on the shaft P<5>, being moved by the piston of one or other of the cylinders Q, Q'. The valve is only operated when the handle O<1> is brought back to the stop C<2>. The resistances are cut out when the handle is in the extreme position, the contacts R being operated by the piston-rod of a cylinder supplied with air from the main valve. The blow-out magnet S has poles S', and the magnetic circuit is completed through iron plates carried behind the movable contacts.
Patent GB-189723101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Framework for Bicycles and other Velocipedes or the like.
Inventor: ASTLEY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-08
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 23,101. Astley, J. W., [trading as Central Electrical Engineering Co.]. Oct. 8. Joints, tubular. Relates to detachable joints for the framework of bicycles and other velocipedes or the like. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the tube a is preferably strengthened by a tube g, and is screw-threaded at its ends so that it can be screwed into its socket b as shown. A cross-bolt c, formed of two parts c<1>, c<2>, secures the parts in position. The heads of the parts c', c<2> are bent to fit the sides of the tube so as to prevent the bolt from working loose. The parts of the joint may be further secured by soft solder. In a modification, the tube g is p'aced over the tube a, and the bolt c is replaced by a rivet. In a further modification shown in Fig. 3, the tube g is replaced by a ring h and the parts a clamped by a bolt and nut, bearing tapered portions 5 and 8 to grip the holes in the tubes. The Provisional Specification indicates a form in which unscrewing is prevented by indenting the tube and socket.
Patent GB-189723852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: LAMB GEORGE
Filed: 1897-10-16
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 23,852. Lamb, G. Oct. 16. Tyres, pneumatic.-The inner air tube B is enclosed in a cover A, which consists of an endless canvas or like band of width sufficient to go twice round the air tube. The middle A' and edges A<2> of this strip are of smaller perimeter than the intervening parts, so as to lie within the rim C, as shown in Fig. 1, when in position, and the middle may have an elastic band A<3>. In a modified form, the inner air tube may be dispensed with, in which case the surfaces of the cover are partially faced with rubber, and are smeared with black soap or the like to prevent the escape of air. The cover may be of sufficient width to go only once round the air tube. To prevent slipping, the tread has V-shaped projections A<7> placed close together base to base, so that when in contact with the ground under the weight of the rider they come together to form diamond-shaped cells.
Patent GB-189724533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Method of and Apparatus for Coloring Yarns.
Inventor: HORACK CHARLES LUDWIG
Filed: 1897-10-22
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 24,533. Horack, C. L. April 15, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Printing yarns. - In machines of the kind described in Specification No. 16,914, A.D. 1893, spreaders 66, of double the width of the colour wheel 23, are mounted, before and behind the wheel, by means of lugs l<0> l<1>, l<2>, upon pins 10<x>, 11, 12, rising from a carriage 65. Within each spreader is similarly mounted a rubber 70, and springs s press bolts upwards. Both spreaders and rubbers are formed with a central depression d', d<2> for temporarily collecting the three-colour ridges on the edges of the streaks already formed and supplying this colour to the adjacent uncoloured yarn. The spreaders and rubbers are mounted in such a way, as shown in Fig. 4, with respect to the colour wheel as to rub the streak just deposited and half the streak last deposited, and at the same time spread the colour over half the space on the other side which is to receive the next streak. The carriages 65 are carried upon rods 29 mounted by a toggle joint upon the supports of pulleys 49 which run upon a central rail R. The spreaders and rubbers are thus pressed against the yarn on the drum E while moving in one direction, but are allowed to fall out of contact with the yarn when travelling in the other direction. The ends of the rail K are formed with an incline f and a sudden rise g, for causing the rubber 70, which projects slightly above the spreader 66, to leave the end of the yarn abruptly, and for preventing it from striking the drum E in front of the beginning of the yarn. The rail R may be moved out of the path of the rollers 29 by pressing outwards a beam C, which is connected with the rail by spring- pressed rods.
Patent GB-189801194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: PHILIPPART GUSTAVE
Filed: 1898-01-15
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 1194. Philippart, G. Jan. 15. Secondary b a t - teries.-The active material B is protected by a series of superposed washers C which surround it. The washers may be of various shapes, sizes, and materials, and may be replaced by a wire helically w o u n d around the electrode.
Patent GB-189801322-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Treating Eggs.
Inventor: KRONMANN CHRISTIAN AXEL
Filed: 1898-01-17
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 1322. Kronmann, C. A. Jan. 17. Preserving eggs.-Eggs which have been preserved by steeping them in lime water are prepared for cooking by treating them with a sugar solution, which dissolves out the lime. To further preserve them, they are afterwards soaked in brine.
Patent GB-189802874-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Machinery for Chopping Lengths of Sugarstick, commonly called "Rock."
Inventor: PROKOFIEW GEORGE
Filed: 1898-02-04
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 2874. Prokofiew, G. Feb. 4. Confectionery or sweetmeats. - Relates to machinery for chopping lengths of sugar-stick. The sugar-stick is supported in an adjustable trough b and fed by a pair of rollers to the cutting-knives g. The upper roller c is carried in a weighted arm c<1> fitted with a stop c<5> so that it may always be a certain distance from the lower roller. The feedroller is driven from the main shaft e by means of india-rubber rollers f<1>, f<2> rotating in contact with the discs d<2>, e<2>. The speed of feed is regulated by sliding the sleeve f carrying the rollers f<1>, f<2>. The knives g are adjustably fitted on holders h which are eccentrically mounted on discs i<1> carried by shafts i. The knives thus have a circular motion and approach towards and recede from one another. They are maintained in parallel planes by means of the slotted connecting-rod h<3>.
Patent GB-189802984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes or Cases for Carrying Bottles.
Inventor: GARDNER JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-05
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 2984. Gardner, J. Feb. 5. Drawings to Specification. Straps and bands, strengthening.-Boxes for bottles are strengthened by securing wire, or thin metallic strips or bands, along the bottom and ends by means of staples or the like. The ends of the wire &c. are carried over the top edges of the ends of the box and secured on the inside of the same. Grooves may, if desired, be formed in the wood of the box to receive the wire &c.
Patent GB-189808235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Paper.
Inventor: KIMMINS CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-06
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 8235. Kimmins, C. W. April 6. Weighting pulp ; sizing; colouring pulp or web. -The paper or pulp is treated with suitable soluble substances so as to produce insoluble compounds such as the silicates, carbonates, and sulphates of calcium, barium, and lead within and about the fibre, rendering the paper opaque &c. ; e.g., calcium silicate is produced by the use of calcium chloride and silicate of soda. The soluble substances may be introduced separately into the beating-engine, time being allowed for the first solution to permeate the mass of pulp before the second one is added. The soluble substances may be added to the pulp at a stage prior to the beating-engine. Before the pulp leaves the beating- engine it may be rendered slightly acid by the addition of sulphate of alumina. Or the newlymade paper may be partially dried and then passed through baths containing the necessary soluble substances. The Provisional Specification states that insoluble colouring-matters may be applied to the paper in a similar way.
Patent GB-189810746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Valves used in Plant for the Manufacture of Gas.
Inventor: SIMON HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-11
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 10,746. Simon, H. May 11. Hydraulic valves. -To facilitate cleaning of t h e seal-chamber c of the valve B, it is arranged so as to communicate at the bottom with an annular trough d, which may be either open at the top or provided with cleaning-doors e. Instead of a single annular trough, two or more separate troughs may be employed.
Patent GB-189812048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffers or Protecting Pads for Chairs and the like.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM LLEWELLYN
Filed: 1898-05-27
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 12,048. Jones, W. L. May 27. Chairs &c.-A pad for fixing to the backs of chairs &c. to protect the wall decorations is formed from a flanged rubber piece A fixed by means ot a metal socket piece B.
Patent GB-189814349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fenders and Curbs.
Inventor: ADDICOTT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1898-06-29
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 14,349. Addicott, B., and Holland, G., [trading as Addicott & Holland]. June 29. Fenders.-The fire-iron support is made in two parts, of which D' is fixed by bolts a<1> to the fender, and the part D has a projection which drops into a socket in D', and is readily removable. The ornamental part D carries a collar d<3> for the crossbar d<4>, which is held by a screw d'.
Patent GB-189814881-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Making Coffee.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-07-06
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 14,881. Thompson, W. P., [Morel, M. E.]. July 6. Drawings to Specification. Trays.-A coffee-making apparatus and accessories are placed upon a tray in which impressions are made for the purpose of marking the position of the different parts.
Patent GB-189815326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Driving Mechanism.
Inventor: FUELLER JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-07-12
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 15,326. F³ller, J., and K÷hler, A. July 12. Driving-mechanism.-The Figures show the application to a bicycle. A pin-wheel a secured to the rear wheel hub, Figs. 1 and 2, is driven by a wheel b mounted on arms d secured to the stay c. A crank e, secured to the wheel b, is connected by a rod h to a crank g keyed to the usual crank axle i. The latter is driven by treadle-levers f, one of which is keyed to the axle i, the other being mounted behind the axle, as shown separately in Fig. 3, and having a slot k which engages a crank l, keyed to the axle i so that the downward motion of one lever lifts the other. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, segmental wheels m and n, secured respectively to the axle i and lever f, cause the alternate rise and fall of the levers. In a further modification, shown in Fig. 6, both levers are mounted on the axle i, and have secured to them segmental wheels p which engage a bevelwheel q carried underneath the bottom bracket.
Patent GB-189815788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Boilers.
Inventor: SCHULZ RICHARD
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1899-07-19
Abstract: 15,788. Shulz, R. July 19. Steam - generator furnaces.- Relates to water-tube boilers with curved water tubes connecting an upper steam drum with two or more lower water drums. Some of the water tubes are arranged to form one or more draught chambers or flues on either side of the boiler, the arrangement being such that the furnace gases pass horizontally and vertically through the flue chambers so formed. The chambers are partly filled with loosely-arranged water tubes, and partly free from them. A large number of arrangements are illustrated in the Specification. Figs. 1 and 2 show a boiler with two flue chambers K<1>, K<2>, for the horizontal passage of the furnace gases, on each side, the partitions being formed of closely-arranged water tubes c, and the spaces being partly filled with looselyarranged water tubes d. The openings from the furnace to the chambers are traversed by tubes d' which act as baffles and promote the combustion of smoke. These openings may be situated at the front or at the middle of the boiler, the latter arrangement being shown in Fig. 8. Figs. 9 and 14 show two examples of arrangements in which the gases take an up and down course in their passage through the flue chambers.
Patent GB-189821291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: WEIL LEHMANN
Filed: 1898-10-10
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 21,291. Weil, L. Oct. 10. Washing-machines.-Relates to an appliance to stand in an ordinary wash tub. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section. Two corrugated metal side pieces D are connected together by bolts A<4> and support a series of wooden bars A'. The legs B are provided with rubber feet C. The swinging frame F consists of two side pieces F<1> connected by bolts F<6> and carrying wooden bars F<5>, and is operated by the handle H. The bolts A<4>, F<6> may be removed, and the whole packed into a small compass.
Patent GB-189821829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: MARCAY JULSE EDGARD DE
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,829. Marþay, J. E. de. Oct. 17. Reflectors f o r electric incandescent lamps. Spherical, c y l i ndrical, conical, fluted, or other reflectors of any material are surrounded by groups of straight or curved tubular lamps C, as illustrated in one arrangement, in which the reflector is entirely enclosed.
Patent GB-189901562-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Means for Attaching the Independent Tools or Bits used in Conjunction with a Brace or other Form of Socketed Handpiece.
Inventor: HARRISON WILLIAM HENRY CRAINE
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 1562. Harrison, W. H. C. Jan. 23. Braces and other hand-drills.-The bits or other tools 5 are mounted in a revolving frame 1, and are pivoted to a wire 7, so that any one can be turned into the working position and secured in the split socket 15.
Patent GB-189904437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Traces for the Harness of Horses and other Beasts of Burden.
Inventor: PRESCOTT SAMUEL JAMES
Filed: 1899-02-28
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 4437. Prescott, S. J. Feb. 28. Hooks.-Relates to securing hooks, eyes, shackles, and the like to the ends of the traces described in Specification No. 15,690, A.D. 1895, or to other traces. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the round trace A is gripped in a taper socket formed of two half pieces B, B', which are held together by rings C, E. A taper pin b is inserted in a channel in the end of the trace which may be channelled throughout. The eye &c. D is kept in place by the enlarged end f as shown. Fig. 12 shows another form, for ordinary leather traces or for flat traces of the improved construction above mentioned, with or without a flat core of metal, vulcanite, or celluloid. The end of the trace A is gripped between two taper boxes B', B<3>, of square channel section, which fit together and are fixed by a ring h<1> or rings and by a bolt p, which also serves to secure the bail H carrying the eye &c. D. A similar fastening may be used for round traces. A fallen horse may be released by moving the rings C, E, h<1> and bolts p so as to allow the parts of the taper socket to open out and free the trace.
Patent GB-189906031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Torpedo or like Boats.
Inventor: BURGER CLARENCE LIVINGSTON
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 6031. Borchers, W. March 20. Drawings to Specification. Carbon.-Carbon is converted into graphite in electric-arc furnaces arranged so that the material is passed as a resistance between suitably-placed electrodes, and is thus heated before reaching the arcs. The material is propelled along a sloping hearth by a reciprocating electrode.
Patent GB-189912812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Show Cards for Boot Laces and the like.
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 12,812. Paton (Limited), W., and Paton, G. C. June 20. Displaying.-Boot laces and the like are mounted on show cards by means of wires a which are passed through the top loops of the laces, or through the top and bottom loops, as shown. The wires may be secured to brackets in any of several ways described.
Patent GB-189913963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowing and Reaping Machines.
Inventor: BAMLETT ADAM CARLISLE
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 13,963. Bamlett, A. C. July 6. Reaping and mowing machines.-Relates to detail improvements. The hinge bar a is stamped preferably from mild steel, and is the same on both sides, so that it can be used either for a right-hand or for a left-hand machine. A hole a' is formed in it for the lifting-chain to pass through. The swingle-trees b, b are attached to a swingle-tree c, which rests on a frame d on the pole e. A lever c<3> is pivoted at the side of the pole, and is formed with two hooks, one of which is in engagement with a link c' attached to the swingle-tree c, while the other is in engagement with a draw-bar f attached to a link g capable of sliding on a bar h. The link g can be secured either between the lugs k, k or between the lugs m, m, according as the pole e is fixed in the position for mowing or for reaping. The cutting-apparatus may be tilted by a hand-lever and link similar to the lever described in Specification No. 311, A.D. 1862. The Provisional Specification describes a spring arrangement for supporting the hinge end of the cutter-bar.