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Patent GB-189813218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Saddles.
Inventor: BROCKMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1898-06-13
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 13,218. Brockmann, W. June 13. Saddles for bicycles. The saddle is formed of metal, preferably aluminium, and is shaped exactly to fit the form of the lower part of the body. Fig. 1 shows the plan of a saddle having a peak a, central rib b, and side recesses or cavities c, c'. Figs. 4, 5, and 6 show sections on the lines z-z, v-v, and s-s respectively. The saddle may be provided with a covering and with some suitable spring arrangement.
Patent GB-189818602-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Lamp-wicks.
Inventor: JENKINS DAVID
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 18,602. Jenkins, D. Aug. 30. Wicks are provided with incombustible tips of asbestos or other material. The tips may be formed by weaving or incorporating the incombustible material with the wick, or they may be formed separately and subsequently attached. Tips formed of pulp, solution, or compound are attached to the wick by the adhesive power of such pulp, solution, or compound.
Patent GB-189822497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring and Indicating the Length of Yarn or Thread in and Stopping at Requisite Intervals, and Apparatus for Use in Imparting Motion to and Mechanism for Stopping Warp Linking Machines, Beaming Machines, Sectional Warping and Beaming Machines, and other Machines for Forming Warps or Portions of Warps, or Winding Yarns or Threads in the Form of Warps or Portions of Warps, or other Analogous Forms.
Inventor: LEACH ALFRED
Filed: 1898-10-26
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 22,497. Leach, A. Oct. 26 Yarns, linking, warping, beaming, and winding.- In warp-linking machines, beaming - machines, sectional warping and beaming machines, and other machines for warping or winding warps, the length of yarn or thread is measured and indicated by means of two discs a, which are graduated and numbered, and formed with notches to receive the end of a finger q, after a predetermined length of yarn or thread has passed over the roller n. The discs are driven by worm gearing h, i and skew gearing k, m from the roller, but the shaft i<1> of the worm i can be moved independently in one direction by a handle i'. After the required length has passed, the descent of the finger q takes the end o<1> of the lever o out of engagement with the projection p' on the lever p, and allows the catch lever 21 to release the spring-pressed sliding bar 18 and cause the belt-fork bar 4 to shift the driving- belt to the loose pulley and stop the machine. The driving-pulley also is loose on the shaft, but is put into and out of action by a friction or toothed clutch, operated by an arm x<2> working in a camgroove in the plate y, on a vertical shaft z, which is connected by arms 2, 3 to the belt-fork rod 4 and can also be operated independently by hand. The nip rollers 14, 15 of the stop-motion are driven by chain and sprocket gearing 11, 12, 13 from the sleeve of the clutch, and the roller 15 is mounted upon short arms 23, fixed on a shaft 24 and carrying a finger 22 to engage with the catchlever 21 for stopping the machine.
Patent GB-189901142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Labels, Tablets, and the like made of Bone, Ivory, or Similar Substance.
Inventor: WARREN JOHN DAVIS
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 1142. Warren, J. D., and Warnford- Davis, P. Jan. 17. Labels made of bone, ivory, or the like for horticultural purposes are waterproofed by treating them with melted wax, or with a drying-oil such as boiled linseed oil. The labels, printed or lettered as required, are immersed for about 30 minutes in melted paraffin wax kept at a temperature of 180‹ F. They are then removed, and the superfluous paraffin drained off. The paraffin, on cooling, solidifies within the pores of the substance, and renders it impervious.
Patent GB-189902394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motors for Portable Tools and the like.
Inventor: WHITELAW JAMES
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 2394. Whitelaw, J. Feb. 2. Tube expanders and the like.-Relates to a light portable reversible high-speed motor, described with reference to a portable drill, but also applicable generally to f l u e cutters and rollers &c. Two oscillating cylinders D are mounted on trunnions E, F in a casing A. The middle trunnion E is partly surrounded by a hollow yoke J, in connection with the supply pipe G, both being fixed to a slide I. The yoke has two ports K at each end, one for each cylinder. Each cylinder has a port L at each end, and is formed with a valve face to act against the yoke J. In the position shown in Fig. 4, the engine is driven in the direction of the arrow, the front end of the cylinder exhausting into the casing. By raising the yoke and slide the ports at the front end of the yoke and cylinder register, while those at the rear end are thrown out, thus reversing the engine. Any suitable means may be used to move the slide I, but the form shown in Fig. 1<b> consists of a sleeve 0, which can be displaced laterally on the pipe G to disengage teeth c from notches b, and then rotated to raise or lower the slide by rack and pinion gearing. The tool &c. shaft X is mounted in a sleeve V carriedby cams T, Z pivoted on the casing, so that a wheel W on it can be engaged directly with a pinion, not shown, on the crank shaft, or be driven through a reducing-train V, R carried by the arm T. The shaft may be locked in either position by a latch. The pipe G serves as a handle, and has a suitable throttle valve, while a second handle serves as the exhaust.
Patent GB-189902731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Structures for Playing Grounds and Pleasure Resorts.
Inventor: WARWICK RICHARD
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2731. Warwick, R. Feb. 7. Skating rinks; tracts and grounds for sporting purposes; amusements for fairs and the like.-A structure a of wood, iron, or the like is covered with concrete b, which is shaped and painted to represent a hill &c. Stairs e lead to the top of the structure, and a terrace or walk l is made round the hill which may be used as a playground &c. The interior of the structure may be utilized as a shooting gallery, skating rink, arcade, bazaar, picture gallery, or the like.
Patent GB-189902769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Closets, Slop Sinks, and the like.
Inventor: HELLYER SAMUEL STEVENS
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2769. Hellyer, S. S. Feb. 7. Butt and flange joints.-The outlet of a closet basin or slop sink is made with an annular recess a to receive the flange b of the trap, a packing-ring d, and a metal ring c. These parts are secured to the basin by r-headed bolts, which engage with recesses formed in the earthenware. The bolt-holes in the basin and those in the ring c are enlarged in directions at right-angles to one another, to allow for any inaccuracy in their positions.
Patent GB-189908043-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Treating Complex Tin Ores.
Inventor: BECHI GUY DE
Filed: 1899-04-17
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 8043. Bechi, G. de. April 17. Tin; gold; silver; lead; antimony.-Relates to the treatment of complex ores containing tin and other metals, such as lead, silver, iron, gold, and antimony, in the form of sulphides. The ore is first roasted with or without the addition of salt and pyrites. The antimony in the form of oxide or chloride is partially driven off and collected. Hydrochloric and sulphuric acids may also be separated from the fumes. The roasted ore is heated with hydrochloric acid to remove the remainder of the antimony. The residue is treated with caustic soda to remove the tin as sodium stannate. The sodium stannate may be treated with lime to form calcium stannate, and caustic soda or carbonic acid may be passed through the solution of sodium stannate to form stannic anhydride and carbonate of soda. The residue of the ore after the treatment with caustic soda may be smelted to form a lead bullion containing all the silver and gold.
Patent GB-189910539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turn-wrest Ploughs.
Inventor: SLEEP WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 10,539. Sleep, W. H. May 18. Ploughs.-Relates to turn-wrest ploughs having two mouldboards rigid with relation to each other and mounted at their front ends on a vertical pivot so that either can be brought into the operative position. In Fig. 1, e<1> represents a fixed square-pointed share adapted for use with either mouldboard. An approximately triangular-shaped part g is pivoted on the bar h, and the monldboards i, i<1> are secured to the rear of the part g. The mouldboards i, i<1> are connected together near their ends by a bar provided with holes, into one of which the lever l is placed to secure the mouldboards in position. The coulter e is supported on a pin o in a recess in the frame a, and is fixed at either side to correspond with the mouldboard in work by a lever p. The wheels f are mounted on an axle pivoted to the vertical standard t, and are locked in position by a sliding collar u operated by the chain w<1> and lever w and engaging a fixed part on the pivoted axle. m represents a sole-plate secured to the frame. In a modification, a movable sole-plate may be employed.
Patent GB-189911179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam and like Turbines.
Inventor: BURGUM JOHN
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,179. Burgum, J. May 29. Steam &c. turbines.-Relates to a reversible balanced turbine. When the valve 10 is in the position shown in Fig. 1, steam passes to annular spaces 19, 20 at each end of the drum 25. The steam is directed by guides 23, fixed to the casing o, against furrows or blades 24 on the drum. Blades 28 reflect part of the steam passing between them, and circulation of steam is prevented by blades 85 and 86, Figs. 4 and 5. The exhaust from the annular space 44 passes through ports 30, 31, a chamber 33, and the outlet 34. To reverse the engine, the valve 10 is turned through 90‹, so as to feed steam to the ports 30, 31 and open the ports 17, 18 to the exhaust. These engines are compounded, a number of drums of different sizes being carried by one shaft. In a modification, a number of concentric drums and casings embrace one shaft, and, this engine not being reversible, the blades 28 are dispensed with. The steam inlet throttle valve is actuated by a governor. The spring-pressed packing-ring 81, Fig. 12, has perforations for the passage of lubricant from the chamber 84 to the surface of the drum 83. Lubricant is also fed to a chamber 80 which contains the ball bearings for the shaft.
Patent GB-189912620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Turret Capstan Lathes.
Inventor: MELHUISH ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-06-16
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 12,620. Melhuish, A. G. June 16. Lathes.-The capstan in capstan lathes is fed by a shaft L which is revolved continuously in one directicn by hand or power. In Fig. 1, the capstan slide B is operated by a crank G through a spring link D F, and the shaft L is adjustable in longitudinal slots K in the bed J to suit the depth of cut. The slide B may be fed forwards by a cam, and withdrawn by a weight or a spring ; or a crank G may form one member of a pin-and-slot mechanism, and thus produce a quick return. The part J, instead of forming the lathe bed, may form a carriage which is adjusted on a lathe bed, and the shaft may be worked through worm gear and a clutch from the lathe back-shaft.
Patent GB-189922018-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing Steel Pens.
Inventor: SMITT CARL
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,018. Smitt, C. Nov. 3. Making pens.- The steel strip from which the nibs are to be stamped is drawn beneath a punch frame containing punches in the following order, -the punch for lettering, the punch for making the slits or holes, and the punch for stamping out the nib. Fig. 2 shows the strip.
Patent GB-189922747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Producing Light for Photographic purposes.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 22,747. Smith, W. H., and Willis, W. Nov. 14. Lamps, actinic; lighting-arrangements; lamp reflectors.-Relates to a lamp for burning magnesium ribbon in oxygen, with devices for enclosing the fumes. The magnesium ribbon or ribbons are mounted inside the glass receiver A, Fig. 1. The ribbons are ignited by closing an electric circuit connected to the terminals B, B. Oxygen is supplied to the receiver by a pipe J from a gas holder h. A reflector K is mounted at the back of the source of light, and is furnished with electric glow lamps to illuminate the subject during focussing. A translucent screen L is mounted on the stand in front of the light in A. The mounting of the magnesium ribbon is shown in the section of the receiver A, Fig. 3. The lower end of the ribbon E is attached to a platinum or like wire D connected to the terminals B, B, the upper end of the ribbon being clamped in a holder F. The ribbon is ignited when the wire D is heated by the electric current. In a modification, several magnesium ribbons are mounted in a single receiver. A little water is placed in the receiver to absorb the fumes.
Patent GB-190005091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes or Receptacles for Bread or other Articles and in Apparatus connected therewith for Cutting or Slicing the Contents.
Inventor: SCHMIDT FRANKLIN
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 5091. Schmidt, F. March 17. Bread cutters. - Boxes or receptacles for bread and other articles are formed with a sliding, curved, glass cover a, which is closed at the front end by a pivoted knife s, which serves to slice the bread &c. Fitted within the receptacle is a trough e having a slit f at the base in which is fitted a chain i passing over wheels g, h. Fixed to the chain is an arm y having spikes z. Attached to the wheel h is a ratchet-wheel m, which is operated by a heavy ratchet pawl o, through a chain n, each time the knife is operated, thus serving through the arm y to feed the bread &c. k forward while being cut. By this device the slicing is effected without unnecessary handling. The slices fall on a tray v, and the crumbs on a tray x.
Patent GB-190008375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas-heated Hand Irons.
Inventor: BLAIR DUNCAN RAMSAY
Filed: 1900-05-07
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 8375. Blair, D. R. May 7. Ironing.-Relates to gas-heated hand-irons. Fig. 1 shows a side view, and Fig. 3 a sectional plan. The sides of the iron are provided with tapering air inlets B and with internal baffles B'. The feather D divides the iron into two compartments, and prevents cross-draughts. The burner H, of ordinary construction, is secured in the bracket F', which carries a back draught apron G. The cover F is screwed to the iron above a sheet of asbestos board. In a modification, the baffles B<2> are connected only to the bottom of the iron, a space being left all round the sides, except at the junction with the feather at the front.
Patent GB-190008460-A (GB)
Title: Improved Advertising Device.
Inventor: FOWLER WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 8460. Fowler, W. E., Owen, J., and Metcalf, S. H. May 8. Advertising.-Within a case d, open in front, a reel a, on which advertisement tablets c are pivoted, is mounted and rotated intermittently so as to display the tablets in succession behind the aperture. The intermittent rotation is effected by a pawl o, which engages with a ratchet disc r on the reel, the pawl being carried on a pivoted bar m, which is actuated by the cone g of the electromagnetic coil f. When the coil is energized and the core lifted, a pin on the core trips a switch k, to break the circuit, and then, when the core descends by gravity, the pin trips a lever i and thus, through a link j, returns the switch to position.
Patent GB-190011583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mechanism for Transmitting Motive Power.
Inventor: MCHAFFIE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 11,583. McHaffie, W. June 26. Friction gearing.-Relates to mechanism for driving sewing-machines &c. Motion is transmitted from the friction disc 5 on the shaft 4 to the wheel 3 of the machine by friction-wheels 19, 20 mounted on a shaft 8 which runs in a support 6. The support is pivoted in a forked arm 10 adjustably secured in a socket at the end of an arm 14, which itself is adjustably secured in a bracket 15 adjustable vertically on the frame 16. Normally, the support hangs as in Fig. 2, with the wheels out of gear. Upon depressing the treadle 23', the bell-crank lever 21 shifts the support and presses the wheels into gear. A spring 28 assists in returning the parts to the normal position. The wheel 19 is adjustable along the shaft to vary the velocity ratio, and the wheel 20 may be reversed to rotate the machine in the opposite direction. A brake 29<1> may be actuated by the bell-crank lever 21.
Patent GB-190014034-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for the Production of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: MEISSNER CARL
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 14,034. Meissner, C. Aug. 4. Acetylene.-Relates to apparatus in which the generating-chamber is open to the atmosphere during the process of feeding the carbide, and is automatically closed when the generation of gas takes place. The carbide is fed either automatically or by hand through a funnel a on to a movable hood b, partially immersed in water, from which it falls on to the grating c. As the gas is generated, it rises into the hood b, and forces the latter upwards so as to close the generating-chamber. The loose cover is formed with two depending sides, the outer of which rests in a glycerine seal g, while the inner one d serves to form a tight joint with the hood b in its upper position. Pipes e carry off, not only the gas from the hood b, but also any which may escape into the outer part of the generating-chamber.
Patent GB-190016706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing Hunting Dynamo-electric Machines.
Filed: 1900-09-19
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 16,706. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Buck, H. W.]. Sept. 19. Governors for electromotors. - To prevent hunting in synchronouslyoperated alternating-current machines, e.,g. synchronous motors and rotary converters, the field excitation is periodically varied by means of a resistance having a movable contact in mechanical connection with a revolving member of the machine. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a synchronous motor 1, the armature of which is supplied with three-phase currents by the leads 2, 3, 4, while the field magnets are excited by direct current from the leads 11 and 12. A resistance 13, having a number of fixed contacts 14, is connected in series with the field windings, and the amount of resistance in circuit is varied by a moving contact 17, actuated by a crank and connecting-rod from a worm-wheel 21 driven by the motor shaft. The limits of variation of the field-circuit resistance may be adjusted by a resistance 23, provided with a switch arm 25. A modification is described in which the moving contact 17 is actuated by an eccentric driven from the motor shaft through change gearing, so as to adapt the machine for alternating currents having various periods of pulsation in their frequency.
Patent GB-190016978-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Conveying and Piling of Timber, such as Deals, Boards, or the like.
Inventor: TENOW ADOLF JULIUS
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 16,978. Tenow, A. J., and Flodstr÷m, J. E. Sept. 24. Loading ; conveyers; elevators. - Consists of apparatus for conveying deals &c. from the sawmill or the like, and piling them. The deals &c. are carried up an incline to a horizontal way b<1> running between the timber piles. In this way, opposite each pile, is a bar f, which may be turned, as shown in Fig. 2, so as to throw out the boards on to the pile. The boards descend on zig-zag inclines e, Fig. 3, which are supported on sectional posts h, so that the lower inclines may be pushed out of the way as the height of the pile increases. The boards are moved by means of rotating rollers d, having flanges at their inner ends, and mounted obliquely so that the boards tend to press against these flanges.
Patent GB-190023462-A (GB)
Title: Moulding-machine for the Manufacture of Conduits for Electric Conductors.
Inventor: WAYSS GUSTAV ADOLF
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1902-01-22
Abstract: 23,462. Wayss, G. A., and Freytag, C., [trading as Wayss & Freytag]. Dec. 22. Moulding conduits for electric conductors. Tubular steel or other cores z are attached to a frame r adapted to slide on rails b, and are inserted in holes c in the mould box d. Cement, concrete, artificial stone, or the like is rammed into the mould about the cores, which are afterwards withdrawn by a windlass i, operated by a handle Hand toothed-wheels t, k.
Patent GB-190100382-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Making Horse Collar Rolls.
Inventor: BRIGHAM DAVID
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 382. Brigham, D., Sankey, H., and Sheddan, W. Jan. 7. Collars, neck.- The roll of the collar is made of a number of suitably-bent wooden laths A, B, held together by rivets H and fastened at the top by a hinged piece E with a hole F for a pivoted stud G. The material C, D upon which the body is built is clamped between the laths.
Patent GB-190102490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Storage Batteries.
Inventor: EDISON THOMAS ALVA
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 2490. Edison, T. A. Feb. 5. Drawings to Specification. Iron hydrates and oxides.-A hydrate of iron, which is readily reduced to the metallic state by electrolysis, is obtained by mixing ferrous sulphide, which has beeu passed through a very fine sieve, with flake graphite, moistening the mixture with a solution of potassium hydrate, and then packing it into pockets in a perforated case in which it is subjected to electrolytic treatment in a solution of potassium hydrate, the current being alternately reversed until the whole of the sulphur is eliminated and a hydrate of iron is formed.
Patent GB-190102559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Locking Nuts".
Inventor: FORBES HARRY ASHBURN
Filed: 1901-02-06
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 2559. Forbes, H. A. Feb. 6. Locking nuts.-The nut a of a rail joint &c. has a split internally - threaded and normally parallel extension b, which is forced inwards to grip the bolt by the sleeve d formed with a taper hole. When the nut is used in connection with valves &c., the sleeve and extension are internally and externally threaded respectively to engage with one another.
Patent GB-190108123-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatically Folding Step for Use in connection with Book and other Shelves.
Inventor: COTGREAVE ALFRED
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 8123. Cotgreave, A. April 20. Bookcases.-Relates to an automatically-folding step for use in connection with book and other shelves. The step B is pivoted to the ears F on a fixing-plate A, which is secured to the divisions of bookcases or presses, or to a wall &c. A spring E closes the step to the position shown in Fig. 2, a cork or rubber buffer D preventing noise. By putting the foot on the out-turned end H, the stop can be brought into position.
Patent GB-190109110-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Retaining Cuffs or Wrist-bands in Position
Inventor: FORD HENRY DUNCAN
Filed: 1901-05-02
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 9110. Ford, H. D. May 2. Cuff-suspenders.-The appliance is formed from a blank a, Fig. 2, provided with a V-shaped incision a<3>, a diminished end a<1>, and a pointed end a<2>. The blank is bent to the form shown in Fig. 1, the end a<2> being bent over at a<4> towards the tongue formed by the incision a<3>, forming tangs for insertion in the material of the coat sleeve, the other part a<1> of the blank being bent backwards and outwards at the end a<5>, forming a grip for the cuff &c.