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Patent GB-189702111-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method and Apparatus for Stamping and Labelling Reels or Bobbins of Thread, and also for Labelling Paper Packets and the like.
Inventor: HESSER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1897-01-26
Granted: 1897-04-17
Abstract: 2111. Hesser, F. Jan. 26. Drawings to Specification. Printing on bobbins, reels, packages, &c.-Relates to a machine for printing on, pasting, and labelling both ends of paper packets, reels, &c. The packets are fed to a number of cups on an intermittentlyrotated wheel, each cup being in turn brought over a block and temporarily locked there while a camactuated lever, carrying an inked stamp, imprints on the packet the required information &c.
Patent GB-189702666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Generating and Transmission of Power for Driving Tramway Carriages and other Road Vehicles, and for other purposes.
Inventor: JOHNSON CHARLES M
Filed: 1897-02-01
Granted: 1898-02-01
Abstract: 2666. Johnson C. M. Feb. 1. Propelling by air and gas engines.-Relates to means for generating and utilizing power for driving tramcars. An oil motor with cylinders C<1>, C<2> actuates an air pump C<3> which forces air into a reservoir. This reservoir in the case of a motor vehicle may consist of the hollow framing K. The compressed air operates an engine F driving the shaft G geared with the axle H or other shaft to be driven. The compressed-air cylinders may be warmed by the exhaust from the oil motor conveyed to the jacket F<1> by the pipe B<4>. An auxiliary air pump L may be added which is put in action when the car needs stopping.
Patent GB-189705007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Sterilising Water.
Inventor: MAICHE LOUIS
Filed: 1897-02-24
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 5007. Maiche, L. Feb. 24. Cooling water.-Apparatus for sterilizing water, in which the water is first heated, and then cooled to a sufficiently low temperature for drinking. The water, fed from a tank A, passes through the inner of two concentric coils B, enclosed in non- conducting material, and thence through a series of vertical pipes D, contained in a casing E, to a vessel H heated by a burner L. From the heating- vessel it passes back through the casing E and the outer of the two concentric pipes B, in which it is cooled by the incoming water, and from which it issues by the pipe M, at a suitable temperature for drinking.
Patent GB-189705261-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Propelling Vehicles over Moderate Distances and Apparatus for that purpose.
Inventor: WALKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-02-26
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 5261. Walker, W. Feb. 26. Electric railways and tramways.-Vehicles are propelled over moderate distances, in mines or on tramways for instance, by employing an electromotor M on the vehicle connected with a source of electricity by a flexible conductor C wound on and off a drum as the vehicle proceeds in one or other direction. The drum D is preferably placed about midway of the course, and a weight W running on an incline causes the drum to take up the slack of the conductor. Current is supplied by brushes and rings E on the axle of the drum. In a modification, the drum is mounted on the vehicle. The conductor is received on guide-rollers along the track, and may be connected up to a fixed overhead conductor when the vehicle arrives at the end of the course.
Patent GB-189706362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bolsters or Bearings for the Spindles of Spinning, Doubling, and like Machinery.
Inventor: HARDCASTLE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-03-11
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 6362. Hardcastle, W., and Hardcastle, J. F. March 11. Spindle apparatus.-Relates to the bolster bearings of mules &c. The bearing is of square or other angular cross-section so as to reduce the extent of the bearing surface. Three sides of the square are formed in a fixed rail b, and the fourth is formed in a removable longitudinal plate g, which may be made in sections to facilitate the removal &c. of the spindles. The plate g is provided with a gap or opening h opposite each spindle to facilitate lubricating, and also has a longitudinal groove i by which waste lubricant is conducted to the openings h. The invention may be applied to old machines by cutting away the front parts of the bearings and applying a removable plate similar to g.
Patent GB-189722106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baggage or Parcel Carriers for Velocipedes.
Inventor: JENTZSCH ROBERT BRUNO
Filed: 1897-09-27
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 22,106. Jentzsch, R.B. Sept. 27. Luggage - carriers. - A tube is mounted free to rotate in pieces a secured by screws h and clips g to the handle-bar or other part of the cycle. A ratchet-wheel c secured to the tube and engaged by a spring pawl d normally prevents the tube from rotating backwards, but is released by pressing on the end d<11> of the pawl d. The parcel to be carried is placed on the tube and is encircled by a net e secured at one end to the tube and at the other to a bar f, the ends of which are placed in holes a<1> in the pieces a. The net is then tightened by rotating the tube. To adapt the device for handles of different slope, the heads of the screws h are placed in rounded sockets g' in the clips g, the holes g<11> being formed of oval shape to allow the screws to be secured at different inclinations. Nuts i clamp them in position.
Patent GB-189800599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Steam Generators or Boilers.
Inventor: RICARDE-SEAVER FRANCIS IGNATIU
Filed: 1898-01-08
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 599. Ricarde-Seaver, F. I., and Guitton, E. Jan. 8. Feed-pumps for instantaneous steam generators. The feedwater is drawn by the pump 4 from the tauk 1, and after passing through the chamber 6 is delivered through a spring valve leading from a chamber in which it is preferably mixed with air. Excess of water returns to the tank through the valve 28.
Patent GB-189812232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telemotor Apparatus for Working Steering, Telegraphing, Indicating, and other Apparatus from a Distance.
Inventor: BROWN ANDREW BETTS
Filed: 1898-05-31
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 12,232. Brown, A. S. May 31. Steering-gear.-Relates to improvements in the hydraulic transmission apparatus described in Specification No. 14,456, A.D. 1888. The apparatus may be used and is described as a steering-gear, but it may also be applied to the working of other apparatus from a distance. The transmitting-apparatus is shown in partial section in Fig. 3. A hand-wheel D<1> actuates a spindle C<1> through differential gearing in the box D, which is shown in section on a larger scale in Fig. 5. The spindle C' carries a pinion C engaging in a rack B<1> connected to a doubleacting piston B working in a cylinder A. An extension of the cylinder encloses the rack B', and the spindle C' passes into it through a stuffing-box C<2>. Bye-passes A<2> are provided for equalizing the pressure at the two ends of the cylinder when the piston B is in its middle position as shown. The wheel D<1> is connected by spur-wheels E', bevel-wheels E<2>, and a worm-wheel and screw E' to a pointer E<5>, which indicates the position of the piston B. A cock is provided for connecting the two ends of the cylinder when desired. Provision is made, as described in the prior Specification, for compensating for changes of temperature, a safety-valve J connecting the cylinder with a cistern. The receiving-apparatus, as shown in Fig. 6, consists of a cylinder H with piston, rack, and pinion similar to those of the transmitting-apparatus, the ends of the cylinders A and H being connected by pipes not shown. The spindle K, actuated by the rack and pinion inside the cylinder, is provided with a pinion K<1> engaging a rack K', carrying a pin N from which the motion is taken. The rack K<2> pulls on one or the other of the crossheads K<3>, K', which are acted upon by springs M so as to return the apparatus to its middle position. The differential gearing, Fig. 5, consists of wheels C<3>, C<6>, keyed to the spindle C<1> and the fixed sleeve C<4> respectively, and planet wheels D<4>, D<5> revolving together on pins fixed to the box D.
Patent GB-189815185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cycle Brakes.
Inventor: EDGE JONATHAN
Filed: 1898-07-11
Granted: 1899-07-11
Abstract: 15,185. Edge, J. July 11. Brakes for bicycles &c. The brake shoe a is secured to one arm of a lever b pivoted to the frame at c. Formed on, or riveted to, the other arm of the lever b is a trough-shaped rod d which extends nearly to the steering-head, where it is bifurcated and secured to the usual brake rod h operated by a hand-lever i. The rod d may be formed with cross-pieces k or with a yoke, shown by dotted lines, encircling the bottom bar e to enable the brake to be applied by the feet. Suitable springs are provided to press the brake out of action. The elasticity of the rod h allows sufficient movement of the front wheel for steering.
Patent GB-189820089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Steam Generators.
Inventor: GRAFTON HENRY
Filed: 1898-09-22
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 20,089. Grafton, H., [Grafton, W. R.]. Sept. 22. Water-tube boilers.-Water tubes B, of circular or nearly-circular form, are secured in a steam and water drum A, as shown.
Patent GB-189822810-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Cocks and Valves.
Inventor: COTTRELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-10-31
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 22,810. Cottrell, W., and Napper, S. Oct. 31. Actuating valves.- On turning the spindle the l i f t valve is actuated by the action of one or more balls 1, held in place by screws, on a groove 2 in the spindle.
Patent GB-189824116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: HUSBANDS JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-11-15
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 24,116. Husbands, J. Nov. 15. Ribs for umbrellas with detachable covers. The tip is made of a piece of metal bent into the form of a tapering socket, as in Fig. 1, and fitted with a knob b. The ears a are perforated at the parts d and e, respectively.
Patent GB-189824852-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Water Tube Boiler.
Inventor: MAZIERES JEAN
Filed: 1898-11-24
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 24,852. MazlÞres, J. Nov. 24. Plates, securing tubes to; withdrawing tubes.- Relates to water-tube steam boilers with " Field " circulating-tubes. Fig. 4 shows the method of securing the tubes in the headers. The outer tubes T are formed with conical portions at b which are pressed into conical sockets by the screw rings A<11>. The rings A<11> are formed with conical sockets to receive collars on the ends of the inner tubes t. The tubes are withdrawn by a clawed rod W, which is drawn forward by a nut bearing on the cross-bar of the handhole, as shown. For withdrawing the outer tubes, after the ring All has been removed, the claws of the rod W are made to engage the holes m.
Patent GB-189902519-A (GB)
Title: Dental Impression Tray Moulding and Casting Box.
Inventor: BETHELL ARTHUR LOFTUS
Filed: 1899-02-04
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 2519. Bethell, A. L. Feb. 4. Casting and moulding.- Relates to a box of brass, gun metal, delta metal, iron, wood, &c. for moulding and casting dental impression trays. The box is made in two parts, preferably horse-shoe shaped, and legs H, I, J on three sides of the upper part A register with grooves G, F, E on the lower part B. The upper part is provided with a cover C having a strengthening-piece Z and a handle, and in the closed position swivel clamps K, L on the part B engage by notches M, N with corresponding notches 0, P on a cross-piece of the cover C. In the front of the lower half a square hole R is cut, the metal &c. being turned back to form a tongue S, and grooves T, U are formed to receive a shutter for the orifice. A wax or composition pattern is placed, say, in the lower part B, and a tapered handle W, with pins projecting into holes in a block X cemented to the pattern, rests with its thicker end on the tongue S and its length embedded. The upper half is then placed in position, the lid C removed, and the moulding-sand &c. is rammed into position. To assist in holding the sand and to strengthen the upper part A, a wire rod is placed round its circumference at about mid-depth. When the mould is complete, the handle W is removed through the hole R by pliers which engage in holes in its end, leaving a channel for the molten metal, which is poured in after the pattern is removed, and while the box rests on four feet formed two on each of the parts A, B, at the ends opposite the orifice R.
Patent GB-189906926-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cooler for Petoleum and similar Burners of any Kind.
Inventor: ADAM RICHARD
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 6926. Adam, R. March 30. Oil - lamp burners. - The overheating and smoking of incandescent and other pretroleum burners is prevented by water vapour supplied by an additional wick or wick-tube c from a water vessel arranged on or in the lamp. The water vaporized by the heat of the flame, and escaping through the perforations e, spreads over and cools the inner parts of the burner. The upper end of the tube c may be enlarged to prevent the vapour from escaping at a high pressure, and, in some cases, several wicks and tubes c may be employed. A disc flame spreader mounted on the tube e may be substituted for the hollow flame spreader g.
Patent GB-189907505-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Gas Lighter.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 7505. Birkbeck, H., [Peerless Gas Lighter Co.]. April 10. Lighting gas.-Relates to catalytic igniters which are automatically removed from proximity to the burner when the flame is alight, and restored thereto upon the extinction of the flame, by a thermostatic device. Platinum wires or netting L are arranged in contact with the corners or edges of two catalytic blocks K mounted by asbestos or other incombustible non-conducting supports upon a lever H, which is pivoted at H<1> to a clip B on the burner A second bar F, similarly pivoted at F' to the clip, is actuated, upon the ignition of the flame, by the thermostatic device E, M. Thus, the expansion of the bar E causes the long arm G of the lever F to move to the left, which allows the long arm of the lever H to fall to the right by its own weight, in which position the igniter is clear of the flame. Upon the extinction of the flames the contraction of the bar E causes the arm G to move to the right and act on the short arm of the lever H, to restore the igniter to its original position.
Patent GB-189911965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Machines.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 11,965. Fell, J. C., [Cottrell & Sons Co., C. B.]. June 8. Folding paper; delivery apparatus.-Relates to gripper folding-cylinders for folding a web or sheet transversely, and delivering the folded sheet without the additional crease or fold due to the radial position of the usual folding-grippers. The grippers consist of jaws 12, 13, the latter being mounted on a shaft 11 journalled in bearings forming part of the jaw 12. The jaw 12 is carried by arms pivoted at 9 in plates 6 fixed to the ends of the cylinder or carrier 1. The pivots 9 are at or about the periphery of the cylinder 1, so that the grippers may swing about them in the recess 4 in the cylinder, the ends of the shaft 11 moving in curved slots 7 in the plates 6. The grippers are swung by a fixed cam 16 operating an arm 14 projecting from one of the pivots 9. The sheet or web 40 is folded into the grippers when the adjacent nipping-faces of the jaws are radial to the cylinder 1, as shown in Fig. 1, and as the cylinder rotates the grippers are turned on their pivots 9 until their gripping-faces, with the part of the sheet gripped between them, come into a position substantially tangeutial to the periphery of the cylinder 1, as shown in Fig. 9. The gripped part of the sheet is thus brought into line with the rest of the sheet, and it is then released and delivered by the rollers 26, 27 and tapes 28 or other delivery mechanism. The grippers are then turned until they are again in radial position to receive a fresh sheet. The shaft 11 is operated to open and close the gripper jaw 13 by a crank arm 23 and cam 25, Fig. 9. The gripper 13 tends to close through the pressure of a spring on a rod 19 connected to an arm 20 on the shaft 11. The folding-blade 36 is pivoted in a recess 31 in the cylinder 29, and is operated to swing in a similar manner to the grippers, by an arm 37 and cam 59, so as to remain parallel to the gripping-faces as it is withdrawn from between them.
Patent GB-189912175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Recorders for Workmen and other Servants.
Inventor: MACCOY JAMES SHARON
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 12,175. Lake, H. H., [MacCoy, J. S.]. June 10. Date and time printing stamps.- A time and date printing stamp, consisting of typewheels 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, Fig. 2, driven by a motor controlled by a clock, is used to impress workmen's tickets on actuating the plunger 5 carrying the platen 6. A punch 21, simultaneously actuated, cuts away a portion from the edge of the ticket, so that the next time it is inserted and pressed against a stop 18 it will be in position for the new printing operation. Or the punch may be dispensed with, and a pin arranged to engage in serrations formed on the edge of the ticket. Fig. 4 shows the means of changing the time and date wheels. The minute-hand spindle 33 carries a wheel 34 geared with a wheel 35 to which the minute-printing wheel is connected. The cam 38 rocks the lever 36, 39 once an hour, and so actuates a pawl 41 connected to it by a pin and slot 40 and pressed down by two springs 44, 45. The tooth 46 then advances the twenty-four toothed wheel 65 setting the hour and A.M. and P.M. wheels, while the end of the pawl momentarily lifts the detent lever 48. Similar mechanism is employed for the day, month, and year wheels. The connection between the driving-motor and the arbor 33 is by means of a crank 58 with a pin engaging teeth on a wheel 57. This wheel may be slid on its arbor by means of a clutch lever to disconnect the stamp when it is desired to set the wheels to the correct time.
Patent GB-189915190-A (GB)
Title: Hasp Locks for Trunks, Boxes, Belts, Collars, and like Articles.
Inventor: BERNSTEIN BENNY
Filed: 1899-07-24
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 15,190. Bernstein, B. July 24. Fastenings; locks, key.-Relates to hasp fastenings for trunks, boxes, belts, dog collars, and like articles. A hasp H, Fig. 1, is provided with a stud 1 having bevelled projections 4 which engage with projections 3 on a plate 2 mounted in a boss K. The plate 2 is capable of a small rotary movement under the action of the projections 4, and is returned by a coiled wire spring 5 so as to hold the stud 1. To disengage the hasp, the stud 1 is arranged to be rotated by a key inserted into a lock in the hasp. The lock mechanism is shown in Fig. 9. Tumblers T engage a stump l<2> on a boss carrying the stud 1, and lock it against rotation until moved aside by the key. In a modification, the catch plate 2 is mounted on the hasp H, and the stud 1 on the other part of the fastening. The catch plate is then provided with projections by which it can be rotated to disengage the hasp by means of the fingers, but, on rotating it in the reverse direction, it is locked by a spring catch, requiring a key to unlock it. This latter form may be adapted to belts or dog collars as shown in Figs. 18 and 19, and either the key lock or the hand-operating projections may be dispensed with. The two parts of the fastening may be attached to the two ends of the belt &c. respectively, or both to one end as shown.
Patent GB-189917038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Applying the Muscular Strength of the Human Body as a Motive Power and the like.
Inventor: SARGENT DUDLEY ALLEN
Filed: 1899-08-22
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 17,038. Lake, H. H., [Sargent, D. A.]. Aug. 22. Sledges; ice boats and like apparatus for travelling upon ice.- Apparatus for applying the muscular strength of the human body for driving velocipedes, boats, and the like, and for exercising machines, is shown in Fig. 1. As applied to a tricycle, the sliding seat b, Fig. 1, and sliding foot-rest e are attached by rods h, q to the hand-lever j, and by rods s, u to the cranks t, which are connected by gearing to the driving-wheel k. The rider works the hand-lever, and the seat and foot-rest are alternately pushed apart and brought together as the cycle is propelled. The foot-rest swivels laterally, and the cycle is steered by moving to the the feet so that the rod m, which engages with a projection on the foot-rest and is connected to the steering-wheel, directs the cycle. The driving-mechanism shown in Fig. 1 may be adapted for driving vehicles or boats on ice or snow.
Patent GB-189924452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Boxes.
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN S.W.
Filed: 1899-12-08
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 24,452. Lake, H. H., [Thompson, J. S. W., and Washington, H. S.]. Dec. 8. Folding-boxes are formed from a blank cut and scored as shown in Fig. 6. The end 18 has flaps 19 which are folded inside the sides 13, and the end 18<a> has flaps 19<a> which are folded over the sides 13 and secured in over the end 18 by means of the tongues 21 which engage in the slit 23 of the end 18. The sides 13 have flaps 15 to cover the contents, or the flaps 15 may be on the end flaps as shown in dotted lines. The cover or lid 25, which is integral with the end 18<a>, is secured by the tongue 27, which may be supplemented by side tongues 27<a>.
Patent GB-189924710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicle Tyres.
Inventor: ADAMS CALVIN THAYER
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-12-12
Abstract: 24,710. Adams, C. T. Dec. 12. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-To prevent puncture and slipping, the tyre a, shown with parts removed in plan in Fig. 2, is provided with a cover or tread formed by passing, through a fabric strip b, the pointed shanks of flat-headed rivets d. Perforated plates e are then placed on the shanks of the rivets, so,as to lie between the strip b and a similar outer strip f. The shanks are preferably short cylinders with conical ends, as shown in Fig. 9, which laterally displace the fibres of the fabric, and so form a secure attachment for the rivets, after which the projecting conical ends are cut off. In modifications the shanks may extend merely through the strip b and the plates e, or the plates may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190001930-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Advertising.
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 1930. Conn, T., and Mardon, Son, & Hall. Jan. 30. Advertising.- Show cards or tablets for advertising purposes are formed of a base consisting of two pieces of straw or other board a, b, secured together, and then covered with strips of thin wood to give it the appearance of a solid block of wood. To the base the card c is then attached. In modifications, the card is embedded in the base, which may be also formed by stamping.