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Patent GB-189703672-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin-freed Delivery Apparatus.
Inventor: PINCUS ALFRED
Filed: 1897-02-11
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 3672. Pincus, A. Feb. 11. Sale apparatus ; coin action; delivery mechanism.- The articles lie on hinged shelves A, which support themselves by having at their hinges B spurs a bearing against a vertical plate H. The plate is pulled by a spring H<1>, and is allowed to go up one shelf at a time by means of an escapement J, operated when a coin is dropped down a shoot N upon n a lever L linked to the escapement. Thus the shelves drop in succession from the bottom, and the articles upon them slip off down a slope C.
Patent GB-189704168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in American Organs and similar Musical Instruments (Automatic or othewise) Operating on the Exhaust Principle.
Inventor: HOWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1897-02-16
Granted: 1898-02-16
Abstract: 4168. Howard, S. Feb. 16. Organs.-The invention relates to a device applied to suction reed organs whereby all the notes of a chord but the highest or the lowest, as the case may be, can be suppressed on the stop to which such device is applied. A melody can thus be played on one stop, and the accompaniment on any of the others. The usual mute is replaced by a set of valves F, a valve being allotted to each of the chambers E containing the reeds. The valves close by their own weight, but are normally held open by levers K disposed diagonally, so that a collar L on the sticker H of the key C controls the lever which operates the valve F of the note next below. Thus, on depressing the key, the pallet B is opened and the note corresponding to the key is sounded ; but the valve F of the note below is closed, so that such note is not sounded, even though its proper key be depressed. By providing the levers K with tongues M which overlap the next levers to them above or below, as the case may be, all the notes but the lowest or highest can be suppressed. The device may be variously modified, and it may be thrown out of action by rods N, 0 which act on the levers K and the valves F. The rod N may be placed at O<1>.
Patent GB-189705827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mops.
Inventor: MURSELL FREDERICK JOSEPH
IPC: A47L13/14
Filed: 1897-03-05
Granted: 1898-04-05
Abstract: 5827. Mursell, F. J., and Corke, W. March 5. Mops.-The mop head is fixed between the washer p and socket l by the bolt j screwing into the socket and fixed by a pin o in a slot n in the bolt. The socket is fixed on the handle by screws m. The mop is rotated by a nut f and archimedean screw b, the handle being held by the loose sleeve c. The Provisional Specification states that the socket may have a wedge to enter a saw-cut in the end of the handle.
Patent GB-189710378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elevators for Hay, Straw, and the like.
Inventor: REEVES HENRY
Filed: 1897-04-26
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 10,378. Reeves, H. April 26. Elevators. -Stop mechanism for preventing overwinding in hay, straw, and like elevators is described. The ratchet-wbeel e<2> on the first-motion shaft e has pawls h, h<1> pivoted to the rod j, which is suspended by the arm k from the lever l pivoted at l<1> to the framing. The wheel d of the lifting- arm c has stops m, m<1>, m<2>. When the lower portion of the elevator trough, not shown, is depressed, it rests on the lever l and brings the end of the rod j into the path of the stops m<1>, m<2> so that, when the arm c is in the position shown in Fig. 2, the stop m<2> causes the pawl h' to engage the ratchet-wheel, and when in the position shown in Fig. 3 the pawl h is similarly operated by the action of the stop m<1>. When the trough is fully lifted, the stop m causes the rod to move the pawl h<1> and lock the ratchetwheel e<2>.
Patent GB-189710467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Making Barbs on Wire.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-04-27
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 10,467. Boult, A. J., [Willard & Frick Manufacturing Co.]. April 27. Wire.-Relates to a machine for making barbs on wire and cutting it into lengths for tobacco-pipe cleaners. The barbs are formed between dies, built up of a series of knives C, with undercut sides, which are first caused to approach one another to cut into the wire, and are afterwards moved laterally in opposite directions to turn up the barbs. The wire W passes from the reel J through driven conical rollers, to adjust the feed, guides J<3>, J<4>, and straightening-devices a<1> a to the slide B which feeds the wire through the machine. The slide B is reciprocated by the crank disc B<4> and link mechanism B<3>, B<2>. The wire is clamped during the advance of the slide B by roughened spring rollers b<2> moving under inclines b<5>, and is pushed through a similar stationary clamping-roller c<8> on a lever c<9>. This roller is raised at the end of the return of the slide B by a tappet b<12> striking a stop c<13> and through a rod c<11> actuating the lever c<9> to release the wire. At the end of the advance of the slide B, the tappet b'2 strikes a stop c<12> and the roller c<8> is returned by its spring to clamp the wire. The rollers b<2> are at the same time raised by a lever b<9> striking one of the stops b<10> and moving a slide b<7>, pins b<8> on which act on the rollers b<2>. The barbing-cutters are preferably mounted and operated as shown in Fig. 5. The knife-holder slides C' are movable laterally on the slide E against the action of springs by cams G' on shafts F, F', and the slides E are movable vertically against the action of springs E<2> by cams G situated in recesses in the slides. Stops E<3> limit the return movement of the slides E. The barbed wire when fed forward passes through a guide D to the severing-blades D<1>, D<2>, the blade D<2> being operated to cut the wire through the barbed part by a tappet on the wheel F<3> operating a lever L an incline on which acts on an incline D<4> on the lever D<3>. The machine is driven from a shaft N, Fig. 8, carrying a wheel N<2> gearing with the wheel F<4> on the shaft F<1>. The driving-pulley M<2> is mounted on a sleeve M' connected to the shaft N by any suitable clutch. In Fig. 8, the shaft N and sleeve M' are connected by a half-round key O<1> turned in its seat to engage a notch in the sleeve by a spring acting on a projecting arm O<2>. As the shaft rotates, the arm O<2> strikes a spring pin projecting through an opening in the disc O<5> and the key O<1> is rotated to disengage the sleeve M' and stop the machine when the die slides are separated. The spring pin can be drawn by a hand-lever to start the machine.
Patent GB-189710838-A (GB)
Title: A New Method of Utilizing the Waste Gases arising from Retort Settings and other Furnaces.
Inventor: SHADBOLT ROBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1897-05-01
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 10,838. Shadbolt, R. G., and Broadhead, J. W. May 1. Waste gases, utilizing.-The waste gases are utilized by passing them through a second furnace whereby carbonic. acid is converted into carbonic oxide and burnt in the presence of added air. The system is more particularly applicable to gaseous-fuel furnaces.
Patent GB-189711625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycles and Analogous Vehicles.
Inventor: WARWICK GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1897-05-10
Granted: 1897-07-24
Abstract: 11,625. Warwick, G. T. May 10. Chain-wheels for velocipedes. The chain-wheel F is made integral with the ball race D. A pin f, fixed to the wheel hub and fitting into a socket in the chain-wheel, causes them to rotate together.
Patent GB-189712531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: PARTRIDGE GERALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-05-20
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 12,531. Partridge, G. W. May 20. Switches.-The spring in a quick-break switch is so arranged that it is only put under stress when the switch is being opened. Figs. 1 and 3 show the construction. The contact-bar 1 is operated by the handle 4 by the action of one or two pins 3, 3a, and is formed with an elliptical projection 5 at its centre, which fits between two springs 6 secured together at their ends. The spring is loosely connected to the handle by the pin 7 working in a slotted extension 8a. On moving the handle, the pins 3, 3a engage the bar 1, and force it into engagement with the spring contacts 2, which are formed as shown. In opening the switch, the handle pulls the spring with it, the blades being forced apart until the pins again engage the bar. A quick break is then given. The switch is mounted in an insulating-box 10 preferably concentrically mounted in an iron casing 12, which with high-tension currents is earthed.
Patent GB-189718933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: MITCHELL FRANK HERBERT
Filed: 1897-08-16
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 18,933. Mitchell, F. H., and Miles, J. Aug. 16. Covers.-A detachable cover for an umbrella, parasol, or similar article has a bell-shaped collar 19, Fig. 2, for slipping over the ferrule end of the stick to rest on the top-notch, and a number of caps 26, Fig. 5, to slip over the rib tips. The cover 18 may be secured to intermediate portions of the ribs by clips 24, secured to the cover and sprung over the ribs. The caps may have holes 29 for stitching to the cover, or may be provided with an eye such as is usually formed on rib tips.
Patent GB-189719630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spring Balance Computing Scales.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-08-25
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 19,630. Boult, A. J., [Myers, D.]. Aug. 25. Value indicating apparatus; spring balances.-An arrangement of a spring-balance computing scale is shown in elevation in Fig. 5, and in sectional plan in Fig. 6. A frame G suspended by springs H carries a rack g gearing with a pinion k loosely mounted upon a shaft D, and upon this shaft a circular weight scale C and a computing-scale E are mounted. The depression of the frame by a weight causes the rotation of the loose pinion, which carries with it a frame K<1> having spring fingers k<1>, the points of which press against the heart-shaped cams d upon the shaft D and carry this shaft round a distance proportional to the weight in the pan. This arrangement prevents any injurious shock to the indicating-mechanism when a weight is suddenly placed in the scale-pan. The circular scales revolving with the shaft D are arranged to indicate the weight, and by means of a second radial price scale the value of an article can be read off.
Patent GB-189722813-A (GB)
Title: Ventilating Cushions for Shoes.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1897-10-05
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 22,813. Fairweather, W., [James - Beam Co.]. Oct. 5. Ventilating.-Rubber sheeting is corrugated on one side in one direction, and on the other in a direction at right-angles or at some other inclination, and is perforated where the corrugations cross. Pieces A, A, cut from such sheeting, are placed at the forepart and heel of a shoe between the sole and insole, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, while passages F, F are left at the sides of the waiststrip G. The insole, which may be of felt, is perforated at 8, 8 to allow a free passage of air, which is drawn in and ejected through a tube E.
Patent GB-189723497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Mechanism for Cycles and Road Vehicles.
Inventor: RICE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-12
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 23,497. Rice, G. W. Oct. 12. Brakes for cycles &c. The Figures show the application of the invention to a bicycle. A rod c, sliding in a guide in the steering-post, is secured in front to the ordinary brake rod d, and is formed at the rear into a loop o. A rod e connects this loop to a lever h, pivoted at i and connected by a rod h<1> to a rim brake l which engages the rear wheel. On applying the front-wheel brake d by means of the usual hand-lever, the friction draws forward the brake shoe thereby actuating, through the rod c &c., the rim-brake on the rear wheel. A spring may be provided to return the lever h to its original position. In a modification, the rod c is connected by a chain to the rod h.
Patent GB-189727871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cabinets, Caskets, Tables or the like.
Inventor: BRAND WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1897-11-26
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 27,871. Brand, W. H. Nov. 26. Cabinets, tables, &c.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 15,398, A.D. 1893. The hinged flaps b of the top are connected by links d to the central platform c ; on opening the flaps, the part C is raised. Links e, e hinged to the platform c and to the bottom of the well are connected by a bar d forming a parallel motion. Similar links e' at the other side are connected by a bar d<1>. The links e, e<1> are preferably slotted, the bars d, d<1> fitting in the slots. A spring f may be fitted to give a slight rise to the platform when the flaps are first opened.
Patent GB-189728594-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Operating the Switches or Points of Tramways and Light Railways.
Inventor: HAKEN EDUARD VON
Filed: 1897-12-03
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 28,594. Haken, E. von, and Waldeck, M. Dec. 3. Points and switches, railway and tramway, operated from the vehicle. The operating-arm c<1> works in a slot l in the stretcher bar k, and, before moving it, depresses a spring catch q which engages the notches m, n to lock the points.
Patent GB-189800417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wringing and Mangling Machines.
Filed: 1898-01-06
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 417. Entwisle & Kenyon and Kenyon, R. W. Jan. 6. Mangling and wringing machines.-In order as far as possible to prevent the wet clothes from lying upon the bottom roller A, the shield B is placed just above the dripboard C ; it also serves to remove water from the roller. When the machine is used for mangling, the shield B is turned back out of the way. Two modifications are described, in which the shield B is pivoted to the frame of a swivelling or rotating dripboard.
Patent GB-189801735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Accumulators or Storage Batteries.
Filed: 1898-01-22
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 1735. Adamson, A. G., Allan, T. W., and Allan &. Adamson. Jan. 22. Casting parts of galvanic batteries. Relates to plates or electrodes for secondary batteries. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the grid or support for the active material, Fig. 2 a section of the same on the line M N, Fig. 1, and Fig. 4 a vertical cross-section of the mould in which the grid is cast. The invention consists in making a grid which has lattices with bevelled, round, or concave surfaces extending across it, these surfaces being situated on the inside of the frame, so that the active material shall be held securely in place. The mould is made in two parts H, H<1>, and the core is composed of three or more parts C, D, E. The grooves L which form the lattices are formed on the outer surfaces of the core pieces C, D, instead of on the inner surfaces of the mould. When the centre core piece E is withdrawn from the mould, the other parts may be easily separated from each other.
Patent GB-189809545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: WILLIAMSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-04-26
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 9545. Williamson, A. April 26. Acetylene.-The carbide is placed in a tubular chamber B, which is divided into two compartments, for alternate use, each of which is fitted with a hinged door secured by a stud g and a winged nut g<1>. The chamber B passes through a vessel C, which contains water and communicates by tubes E with the generating-chambers B Through each of these tubes passes a rod f carrying a disc valve F at the top, and a water-distributing plate f<1> at the bottom. In operation, when one of the doors is tightly closed, an arm H carried by it lifts the valve rod f and water falls upon the carbide. The gas produced passes up the tube E into the chamber C, and expels water therefrom by the pipe I into an upper chamber, the cover of which fits loosely. When gas is drawn off by the pipe J, water again obtains access to the carbide and so on. When the door is opened for recharging the chamber B, the valve F falls upon its seat.
Patent GB-189810511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for Producing Mechanical Energy from Alternating Electric Currents.
Inventor: HEYLAND ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-05-07
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 10,511. Heyland, A. May 7. Motors, alternating-current.-Induction motors for single or multiphase alternating currents have their inducing windings arranged to facilitate economical starting. These windings are divided into sections, which are connected in parallel when the motor is running at its proper speed, but at starting only those sections which are adjacent in different windings are supplied with current. Fig. 8 shows a single-phase motor having its ordinary inducing-winding in three sections a a', b b<1>, c', connected by a switch U to supply mains E, E', so that on starting the section a a' only is supplied with current. Adjacent to this section is the angularly-placed winding c c', which on starting is supplied with a current in different phase through a switch W and a condenser K, or an inductance coil, or a transformer. As the speed increases, the windings b b<1>, C' are successively connected. The armature B may be connected with three adjustable resistances R'. A two-phase motor may be constructed similarly, the winding c c<1>, switch W, and condenser K being replaced by a divided winding and a second switch U in the second circuit. The sections which are first connected in circuit may be wound with thinner wire than the others.
Patent GB-189812448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Lead or like Piping and in Means for Making Joints in same.
Filed: 1898-06-03
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 12,448. Barraclough & Co., A., Beaumont, E. A., and Barraclough, A. June 3. Metal pipes; lead and like pipe joints.- Relates to lead or like soft-metal piping with woven wire or thin metal, soldered, or united, or cast, with the metal, and to joints in like pipes. The pipe is formed by passing the metal strip through a conical die, and soldering the edges together. The pipes may also be formed by casting in a mould round a core of block tin or like lining covered with non-conducting material. The joint, shown in Fig. 3, comprises a T-piece, stamped out of sheet metal or cast in one piece, and having an enlargement or shoulder d on the neck of the branch outlet or leg, or shoulders on both leg and crosshead. Solder is applied over the joint in the ordinary way. To expand the pipe ends in making the joint, a tool with tapered mandrel grooves and keys or ribs is used.
Patent GB-189812697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Vessels made to contain Liquids, and from which the Discharge is by a Spout or by a Lip, as in the Case of a Tea-pot or a Jug.
Inventor: BARNLEY GEORGE
Filed: 1898-06-07
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 12,697. Barnley, G. June 7. Jugs.-Relates to a device for catching the drippin of liquids when poured from vessels such as a jug. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a tea or coffee pot. A casing b is attached to or formed integral with the spout a of the pot. A ball d is carried in a passage communicating between the casing and the spout. The passage terminates at one end in a seating c, and at the other end in apertures f. The hall d closes the passage to the casing b, when liquid is being poured from the pot, and upon returning the pot to its normal position allows the drippings to run back into the spout. In a modification, the passage is dispensed with, and the casing terminates in a reservoir for the drippings.
Patent GB-189814719-A (GB)
Inventor: ROSE CHARLES
Filed: 1898-07-04
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 14,719. Rose, C., [Blount, W. N.]. July 4. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-Consists of a protector for pneumatic or other elastic tyres which is formed of transverse helical interlocking wires as shown in Fig. 1. Some of the wires may be of soft material such as phosphorbronze, while others are of hard steel or the like. The protector a is attached by means of side plates hand bolts j which pass through the felloe k. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, steel bands bare attached at intervals to the rim f by bolts, and are hooked on to the edges c of the protector a. In further modifications, wires may be placed in the edges of the protector, and its edges may overlap between the tyre and rim. A leather strip e is interposed between the tyre and the protector.
Patent GB-189815211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Twisting and Winding Twine, Cord or the like.
Inventor: BROWNELL GEORGE LOOMIS
Filed: 1898-07-11
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 15,211. Brownell, G. L. July 11. Machines for making cords.-The traveller or thread-guide, by which the cord &c. is wound upon the bobbin, consists of an L-shaped plate H<1> of vulcanized fibre, leather-board, or other light material, which moves in a correspondingly-shaped groove in a ring D, which is traversed lengthways of the bobbin by means of the mangle wheel and rack mechanism shown. The traveller is provided with a notch for engaging with one of the flyer arms B and with an eye J for the cord &c.
Patent GB-189816243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Violin Chin Rests
Inventor: BARKER HENRY
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 16,243. Barker, H. July 26. Violins.-A chin rest consists of a piece of wood, vulcanite, or the like which is held in place by the tail-piece. The part a is flat, and passes underneath the tail-piece, which lies in a recess g. Lugs d and h overlap the edge of the violin, while the part b, which has a raised end f, lies on the belly, and is engaged by the chin of the player.
Patent GB-189819588-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Inflator for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: HOFMANN CARL
Filed: 1898-09-15
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 19,588. Hofmann, C. Sept. 15. Wheels wit h aircompressing a p p l i - ances ; hubs. -Means for inflating pneumatic tyres by the motion of the vehicle are shown in section in Fig. 2. The eccentric d is keyed to the fixed axle a, and the eccentric strap is connected, by the rod e, with a rod o which passes through the piston h of an air pump f, having an inlet valve i, outlet pipe l leading to the tyre, and a safetyvalve k. The pump casing is screwed on to and rotates with the wheel hub b, and connected with the piston h is a tube n which encircles the rod o and slides through a hole in the casing. When inflating, the rod o is connected to the tube n by a bayonet-joint, operated by means of a button p, while, by disconnecting the rod from the tube, the piston remains stationary in the cylinder although the rods e, o continue to travel backwards and forwards.
Patent GB-189820644-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tie Plate and Fastening Means for Scarfs, Neckties, and the like.
Inventor: BLAIR CAMPBELL
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,644. Blair, C. Sept. 27. Neckties, scarfs, and the like.-Relates to means for making up a n d securing in place neckties for wear with turn-down collars. The plate 2 has a straight upper edge 3 and oblique sides 4, and is pierced with a keyhole slot 6 and a hole 9. The tie is formed from a rectangular piece of silk or like material, or it may be from paper. The material has a keyhole-slot 10 and a hole 11 corresponding to the apertures 6 and 9. After the material has been folded over the plate 2 a small paper fastener 18 is put through the holes 11, 9. The keyhole slot serves to secure the tie on the collar-stud. The appearance of the tie is improved by the insertion of a pad 13. The upper part 15 of the pad is folded over the top edge of the plate 2, and is secured by hooks 14 engaging in apertures 8.