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Patent GB-189706914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Traction Engines.
Inventor: MARTIN ANDREW JACKSON
Filed: 1897-03-16
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 6914. Martin, A. J., Sprague, C., Keating, F. R., and Greiner, C. M. March 16. Traction engines.-Relates to variable - speed driving-gear in which the road wheels are rotated by nipping-levers reciprocated by linkage by which their throw can be regulated. On each side of the engine there is a pivoted lever 19 rocked at one end by means of a connecting-rod 16 driven from a crank on the engine shaft and connected at the other end to a movable fulcrum block. Arms 28 fixed to the ends of the rock shaft 29 each have a slot for receiving the stud 30 on the plate 25 carrying the fulcrum block. An extension 31 is formed on one of these arms having a nut 32 which receives the screwed end of a rod 33 which is rotated by a hand-wheel 34 so that by this means the positions of the fulcrum blocks and the speed of the driving- wheels can be adjusted. The driving-mechanism for the wheels consists of toggle-levers of which the links 36 are, at one end, mounted loosely on a bolt on the lever 19 and the other ends are pivoted to the link 37. These links are mounted loosely on a collar 38 surrounding the shaft 5 and fixed to the cam plates 39, and having projections and recesses, Fig. 8, for engaging with sleeves 40, 41 on the shaft 5 operated by levers. The links 37 have studs 46 on which are mounted the driving- plates 45 having oppositely-bevelled surfaces 47, 48 for nipping the rim 44 on the driving-wheels. The plates 45 are also connected to spring fingers 49 fixed to elbow levers 50 pivoted to the links 37. When the plates are in the position shown, the toggle-levers drive the wheels forward, but the wheels may be stopped and reversed independently of the steam engine by means of the pins 52 on the levers 50 which work in the slots 51 of the cam 39. The handle 42 may be locked in different positions on the plate 53. The brake 65 has nipping-fingers which are applied to the rim 44 and has pivoted to it a nut 67 into which is screwed a vertical shaft 66 supplied with a wheel 69.
Patent GB-189710313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting Cloth, Leather, Pasteboard and the like, particularly applicable for Cutting and Bundling Samples.
Inventor: DETRAIGNE GASTON
Filed: 1897-04-26
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 10,313. Detraigne, G. April 26. Cutting-machines for fabrics, leather, paper, &c., applicable particularly for cutting bundles of samples and securing them by inserting staples. The cutting-bed R is supported on the table D which moves transversely on the lower table C, which moves horizontally. The table D is traversed mechanically by ratchet mechanism, and after it reaches the end of its travel is set back by the hand-wheel V. The lower table C is advanced when necessary by the hand-wheel T. The knife U' is mounted in the holder M, reciprocated by the crank F, and works through the presser plate T', which is pressed on to the material by strong springs S' while the knife is cutting it. At the side of the knife is a sliding rod which is struck by a hammer or projection on the knife holder and forces the. wire staple through the bundle. The staple is clinched by its points coming in contact with one of a number of metal cups mounted at the required distances apart in the bed R. Instead of the spring-operated pressing-plate T', a separate presser a may be used operated by the pedal p. The machine may be worked by the flywheel Z or by a belt from a motor passing round a pulley on the shaft k.
Patent GB-189710822-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in Apparatus for the Electro Deposition of Metals.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-04-30
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 10,822. Evans, W., and Smith, J. W. April 30. Small articles, plating.-A preferably octagonal water-tight wooden receptacle A is supported in bearings S<1>, S<2> by end bosses j<1>, f<1> and journals N, G, and rotated by a pulley. The bosses are connected by brushes K, H with the current generator. One side a' is removable, being held by wedges Q<1> in straps R'. Within the receptacle is a frame formed of perforated boards C, and flat anodes B are held between these and the sides A Straps D, passed through one end of the receptacle, connect the anodes with a plate E and the boss f<1>. Connection may be made with the articles placed loosely in the frame C, by metal discs l, separated by wooden tubes M on a shaft I, attached to the boss j<1>. In a modification, connection with the articles is made by rings, fixed within the frame C, and connected by longitudinal insulated rods with the boss j<1>, the middle of the frame being thus left clear. The revolution of the whole causes the articles, such as buckle frames and bolts, to be polished during plating.
Patent GB-189714253-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Alternating Current Meter.
Inventor: RAAB CARL
Filed: 1897-06-11
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 14,253. Raab, C. June 11. Energy meters.- A motor meter for alternating currents has a rotatable conducting-disc A, on one side of which is an oblong coil C conveying the main current; on the other side is a horse-shoe electromagnet D connected between the mains, and parallel to it is an iron horse-shoe E without any winding, placed as shown in end view. The field of the magnet D thus partly returns through the disc A to the horse-shoe. A cylindrical armature may be used, the horse-shoes being placed both inside or both outside. The disc spindle drives a counting- mechanism. No brake.is necessary.
Patent GB-189717875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rain-proof Garments.
Inventor: BEATY ROBERT
Filed: 1897-07-30
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 17,875. Beaty, R., Beaty, W., and Beaty, D., [trading as Beaty Bros.]. July 30. Hoods, roofs, and weather screens.-The seams of covers for vehicles and other articles are rendered waterproof by joining the edges of the material of the article by means of a strap A of rain-proof material folded into the form shown in Fig. 3, the edges of the material being respectively placed in the channels B, B', while a cord is placed in the channel C, and the whole, after passing through a special folding- attachment to a sewing-machine, is sewn together along the line E E and is subsequently ironed and flattened to the shape shown in Fig. 1, in which H, H<1> are the edges of the material and the cord C. The cord may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189717901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Silk from Suitable Forms of Cellulose.
Inventor: DREAPER WILLIAM PORTER
Filed: 1897-07-30
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 17,901. Dreaper, W. P., and Tompkins, H. K. July 30. Yarns and threads.-Cellulose is dissolved in zinc chloride &c., with or without the addition of salts of the alkaline earths, and squirted into a liquid such as alcohol or acetone, which will precipitate the cellulose in the form of a continuous fibre and dissolve the reagents. Very fine fibres are squirted in groups and twisted together before winding, the jets being suitably heated to facilitate the squirting. The threads are washed, dyed, dried, and waterproofed. The drying is preferably effected while the fibres are in a stretched condition. Coloured threads are preferably produced by using cellulose which has been previously dyed, or by dyeing the cellulose previous to the squirting operation. Waterproof threads may be obtained by adding gelatine to the dissolved cellulose, which is subsequently rendered insoluble by well-known methods. The spirits used in the process may be recovered by distillation, and the salts by partially or wholly evaporating the residual liquors and oxidizing the organic matters.
Patent GB-189718031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool Holders for Boring, Drilling, and like Machines.
Inventor: JUNGE CHARLES
Filed: 1897-07-31
Granted: 1897-09-18
Abstract: 18,031. Junge, C., [Thau, W.]. July 31. Tool-h o l d e r.s.- Boring, drilling, and like tools R are clamped in a slotted spring holder B provided with inclined surfaces bearing against guide - surfaces A in the cylinder C. The holder B is pressed down by the screw S fitting in the machine &c. spindle and passing through the nut M. on the top of the cylinder. The holder B may be weakened at L to increase its elasticity. A single tool may be used clamped centrally between the branches of the holder B.
Patent GB-189718707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fresh Water Closets.
Filed: 1897-08-12
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 18,707. Duckett & Son, J., and Duckett, J. Aug. 12. Closet basins.-A projecting ledge A is made integral with the basin and has the back rails, to which the seat is hinged, bolted to it. The flushing-pipe D delivers water to the scroll through the two passages E. The part of the basin between these passages may be removed so as to leave a triangular chamber.
Patent GB-189719526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Line Fasteners.
Inventor: CROUCH LEVI WILLIAMS
Filed: 1897-08-24
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 19,526. Crouch, L. W. Aug. 24. Windows.-Relates to means for securing sash lines. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show a device for holding a cord, and the method of applying it. The edge of the sash is grooved at a', the groove ending in an enlargement a<1>. The cord holder is made of sheet metal and has a body c the sides of which are serrated and are folded round the cord b. Projections c<2> on the back increase the grip of the rope. The base c<1> is shown as set back, and is crescent-shaped, the horns c' being forced into the wood ; in a modified form, the base and body are in line. A similar device may be made from wire, as shown in Fig. 6; with slight modifications such devices may be used to grip chains or metal bands or tapes.
Patent GB-189720032-A (GB)
Title: An Improved or Elastic Resilient Cushion or Pad for Cycle Saddles and the like.
Inventor: ROSENBERG FELIX
Filed: 1897-08-31
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 20,032. Rosenberg, F. Aug. 31. Cushions.-Consists of an elastic or resilient cushion or pad for cycle saddles and the like. The cushion is formed of two inflated parts A, A<1> provided with hollows or recesses c for receiving the bones of the pelvis and so causing the weight to be transferred to the fleshy parts of the body. A recess or aperture d is formed between the side parts A, A<1> to prevent perineal pressure, and recesses e are formed at the front of side parts to allow the cushion more readily to fit itself to the form of the rider's body. The cushion, instead of being inflated, may be filled with any suitable resilient or elastic material.
Patent GB-189724085-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for the Treatment of Waste-Matters.
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE
Filed: 1897-10-19
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 24,085. Barker, G., [Rissmuller, L.]. Oct. 19. Manures and fertilizers; refuse, treating.-Relates to a process and apparatus for treating city garbage, animal or vegetable waste matters, &c. so as to separate greases, produce fertilizers, and utilize the gases evolved during the treatment. The garbage &c. is fed into a digester 5, which is then closed and supplied with steam through pipes 7, 8 ; the garbage &c. may be treated with sulphuric or other acid before being steamed. The gases and vapours given off by the garbage &c. flow along a pipe 9 and through a condenser 10. Water of condensation is carried away by a pipe 11 to the sewer or other channel, while the uncondensed gases flow along a pipe 12 past a fire 14 and through a flue 15 and regenerator 17 arranged beneath the steam generator 16. When the garbage &c. has been sufficiently heated, it is run past a valve 20 into a measuring-chamber 22, whence it is fed into a centrifugal separator by means of a screw 23. The separator may be of the kind described in Specification No. 24,084, A.D. 1897, comprising an upper and a lower section 26, 27, provided with pipes 31 for withdrawing separated grease, and with a hand-lever 30 and connections for lifting the upper section 26 so as to form an annular discharge opening to allow the non-greasy parts to fall into a dryer 37. This dryer is heated by means of steam pipes 46, 47, and is fitted with stirring- appliances. The dried material is screened, and the coarse portions are ground, the whole being used as manure.
Patent GB-189804835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attachments for Pictures, Picture Frames, and similar Decorative Articles.
Inventor: HOWGATE EDWARD
Filed: 1898-02-28
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 4835. Howgate, E. Feb. 28. Pictures &c., hanging on walls.-A metal, rubber, paper, &c. strip A, B, provided with points a, f, projections a<1>, a<2>, c<1>, c<2>, serrations, corrugations, or roughened parts, is fixed to a picture &c. by some of the points, the points &c. on the other side bearing against a wall, partition, &c. and keeping the picture &c. in place. The projections may be arranged at various angles, or may be hinged. The plate may be fixed to the wall &c. by the points, or by pneumatic cups or suckers, as in Figs. 11 and 12. Figs. 16 and 17 show modifications. When fixed to a picture, the projecting points can be covered for packing by a guard or strip having holes to engage the projections. The guard may be hinged to the strip.
Patent GB-189807965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Smoke Testing and Fumigating Appliances for Drains and the like.
Inventor: MACDONALD JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-04
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 7965. Macdonald, J. April 4. Stopping pipes.-A plug for stopping a drain or other pipe is shown in Fig. 8. A central tube G', connected to a pump by the pipe D<2>, is fitted with end discs G' which support an outer tube of canvas-protected rubber G<3>, The annular space G is then filled with air, and the plug blown out to fill the drain through the aperture G<7>.
Patent GB-189812893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Devices for Electrical Circuits.
Inventor: STEELE LOUIS JOHN
Filed: 1898-06-09
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 12,893. Steele, L. J. June 9. Cut outs; distributing.-Relates to a device for connecting a low-tension circuit, such as the lowtension circuits in transformer distribution, to earth or safety should the current becomes excessive, and is an improvement upon the arrangement described in Specification No. 25,344, A.D. 1894. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a contact-arm c connected to earth is held away from a contact c<2> on the circuit to be protected against the action of a spring m by the latch c<4> engaging the pin c<5>. The latch is held by means of a looped fuse wire g, which passes around a cylinder d rigidly attached to the latch by an arm d<3>. Between the wire and the cylinder is a thin strip of insulating-material e having gaps at intervals. Should the current become excessive, sparking takes place through the gaps and the wire gives way; the latch is thus released, and contact made with c<2>. The fuse wire is carried by a plate or strip g<2> clamped to a support so as to be readily replaced. The cylinder may be protected by a slotted insulated cover f.
Patent GB-189824132-A (GB)
Title: Heating or Cooling Apparatus for Use in Dairies and Creameries.
Inventor: SANDBACH WALTER
Filed: 1898-11-16
Granted: 1899-11-16
Abstract: 24,132. Sandbach, W. Nov. 16. Cooling liquids.-A heating or cooling apparatus for use in dairies and creameries is shown in section in Fig. 1. Hollow metal columns F<1>, F<2> are connected by horizontal tubes as shown, or by vertical or diagonal tuhes or coils. The columns are fitted with recessed chambers A, so that the heating or cooling fluid can circulate from the supply pipe S through the tubes and be withdrawn through overflows B. The apparatus is placed in a tank of milk or cream &c., and can be increased or diminished in size by u s i n g telescopic tubes or by fitting the ends of the columns with extending legs R.
Patent GB-189900485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telegraphic Relays.
Inventor: PAUL ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-01-09
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 485. Paul, R. W. Jan. 9. Telegraphs.-Relays of the moving coil type are arranged with the lever 12, carried by the moving coil, having a V fork on its outer end to act as stops for an elastic tongue 20 on the end of the contact lever. The contact-lever is pivoted, and has a light controlling-spring. The lever 12 is arranged to contact with the tongue 20 only after the coil 9 has attained a certain momentum. All the parts are provided with adjustments, and the apparatus is built up so as to facilitate the removal of various parts.
Patent GB-189902788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Race Games and Coin Freed Mechanism for use in connection therewith.
Inventor: DUNDON JOHN
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 2788. Dundon, J. Feb. 8. Games of skill, apparatus for.-Race games are played by means of racers c on parallel endless chains b which are driven by pin-wheels d with crank handles. Coin action.-Normally a hinged plate g detains lugs b<1> on the chains, but the weight of a coin on a connected lever h effects disengagement. Coin-discharging mechanism.-A ratchet - wheel driven by the band bears a pendulum arm which catches an ejecting-lever on the coin pan. Or, as in Fig. 7, the end of the coin lever h is formed to catch the coin by a short trough h<1> which is pivoted so as to tilt on a slope s and shed the coin, the action being ensured by an attached V-piece q which passes through a hole r in the slope. The coin lever remains propped by a hinged leg t, till this is struck away by a peg on a secondary chain w.
Patent GB-189906257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Apparatus, more especially for Use in Foggy Weather.
Inventor: LETTS GEORGE KNIGHT
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 6257. Letts, G. K. March 23. Signals on engines &c. ; indicators and repeaters, signal ; signalling approach of trains crossing-gate signals; fog and audible signals.-A cambered lever I is pivoted to one of the rails M', and is connected to the ordinary signal wire, so that, when the signal is at ' danger,' the lever is raised into position to trip the lever A on the engine &c, and so, through the connections C', C<2>, E, &c., sound a bell, or operate the steam whistle, or a pneumatic whistle. When the signal is put to 'safety,' the lever I is rendered inoperative, the signal wire also actuating a grid L, which operates the bell G on the signal post to give a ' line clear' signal to the driver. The bell G may also be replaced by a pneumatic whistle. One or more levers I may be employed in proximity to the gates of level crossings, or may be temporarily fixed to protect workmen on the line.
Patent GB-189908483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: LAVENS ERWIN
Filed: 1899-04-22
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 8483. Lavens, E., and Lavens, E. J. April 22. Signals, ship. - Relates to electriclamp and bell-signalling apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 3209, A.D. 1898, for use on shipboard as an engineroom telegraph. In the present invention, the time and duration of the signals transmitted are recorded by means of the apparatus shown. The drum a is driven by clockwork, so that it revolves once in twenty-four hours, and is surrounded by a strip of paper, which is graduated lengthwise by parallel lines corresponding with the different signals. and is graduated crosswise by lines corresponding with the hours and fractions of hours. The signals are recorded by star-wheels y mounted on levers e, and adapted to be operated by corresponding rods d from the armatures c of the signalcontrolling electromagnets. When a signal is transmitted, the corresponding star-wheel marks a series of dots nn the line allotted to that particular signal, and over a length depending on the time during which the signal is maintained. For indicating the number and direction of the revolutions of the engine and their direction, the handle which works the valve gear is provided with contacts adapted to complete a circuit through one or other of two electric lamps, one of which indicates ' ahead' and the other astern.' The operative lamp circuit is made and broken once during each revolution of the engines, from any convenient reciprocating part, either by means of metallic contacts, or preferably by moving the core of a solenoid controlling the circuits. Instead of, or in addition to, the lamps, counters for 'ahead' and ' astern ' working may be employed, the counters being actuated by currents transmitted in the same way as for the lamps.
Patent GB-189915735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WHITE JOHN SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 15,735. White, J. S., White, J. L., and Forster, A. Aug. 1. Steam - generator furnaces. - Relates to water-tube boilers. The steam and water drums, and their connecting water tubes, are so arranged in relation to one or more furnaces that gases from one of two contiguous furnaces, or a portion of the gases from one furnace, are caused to pass through two groups of water tubes, while the gases from the other furnace, or the remainder of the gases from one furnace, pass through one group only. This arrangement promotes the combustion of smoke. Fig. 2 shows a double boiler with four furnaces. The gases from the outer furnaces h pass through two groups of tubes p, p*, while those from the inner furnaces h* pass through one only. Outer walls of tubes o, o are provided as shown. The middle water drum e may be replaced by two. The water tubes are arranged as described in Specification No. 22,222, A.D. 1897. The supports for the water drums are hollow for the supply of heated air to the furnace. Half of the boiler shown in Fig. 2 may form a separate boiler. Fig. 4 shows a modified arrangement, in which the gases from one furnace, or from each of several furnaces, are divided, a portion passing through the opening 2 and through one group of tubes, while the remainder leave the furnace at the end and pass through two groups of tubes.
Patent GB-189916023-A (GB)
Title: Bracing Jack for Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: LAW SAMUEL FRANK
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 16,023. Law, S. F., Law, J. T., and Smith, R. Aug. 5. Uppers. - Relates to means for bracing uppers. The bracing - thread is passed round the shoe, and its ends attached to the ends of the spring B. The vertical part of the angle-plate is then forced down behind the heel to draw the thread tight and brace the shoe. If the thread is too long, it may be passed round one or more of the pins D, D. In a modified method of using the invention, the plate is first placed in position at the heel of the shoe, and secured by tacks through the holes E, E. The ends of the thread are then attached to a loop or hook on the revoluble part A, which is rotated to twist and tighten the thread.
Patent GB-189920983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolleys used on Overhead Wires for Electric Traction.
Inventor: WOOD WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-10-20
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 20,983. Wood, W. Oct. 20. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-The spindle A for the wheel of the trolley described in Specification No. 28,839, A.D. 1897, is now made hollow with one or more chases B for holding and distributing lubricant. A pin D holds the spindle, and screw caps C close its ends.
Patent GB-189922375-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Wagons and the like.
Inventor: MCKENZIE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 22,375. McKenzie, W. Nov. 9. Couplings, automatic.-Each hook B has a coupling-link A pivoted thereto and supported in horizontal position by side pins D. When two cars come together, the lower of the two links A passes under the other link and ascends the opposite hook B, into which it drops. Cross-shafts E, provided with sprocket-wheels G and chains H connecting them with the links A, are for uncoupling operations.