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Patent GB-189816331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: CRAIG ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 16,331. Craig, A., and Phillips, W. July 26. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the attachment of the motor to the vehicle in such manner as to make it readily detachable. The motor B is mounted beyond the driving- wheel by the members C; C<1>, C'. The member C<2> may be connected to the frame by a spring. The chain D<1> may b e adjusted b y devices C<3> on the members C' or C, the motor swinging about one of the bolts B'.
Patent GB-189822419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Transmitters.
Inventor: BYNG MAX
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1898-12-31
Abstract: 22,419. Byng, M. Oct. 25. Telephones.-Microphones, of the type in which carbon granules are held against a carbon diaphragm b by a capped carbon block A, have that block formed with a back central opening and lateral openings e, e'. The openings are filled with lead, and a doublethreaded screw stud g may be secured therein, or a serrated shank to the stud may be embedded therein. The carbon diaphragm is mounted between the front and back cases D, B, d is a damping-washer, and c is a resilient washer. The stud g passes through an insulating-bush f, and the carbon block A is connected by a metal strip h to the binding-screw i.
Patent GB-189824162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Operation of "Doffing" by Mechanical Means the Full Bobbins, in Flyer-spinning, Twisting, Doubling, and Analogous Operations.
Inventor: CLOUGH PERCY
Filed: 1898-11-16
Granted: 1899-11-16
Abstract: 24,162. Clough, P., and Clough, J. Nov. 16. Flyer frames.-Improvements on the inventions described in Specifications No. 23,583, A.D. 1893, and No. 19,084, A.D. 1897. The adjustable and oscillating brackets d, which carry the prongs h<1> and perforated hinged plates h for removing and replacing the flyers, are made shorter and lighter than usual, and are provided also with brackets or projections k carrying brushes k<1>, formed of tufts of fur, pile fabrics, bristles, &c., which engage with the twizzles of the flyers and prevent the threads from being withdrawn therefrom during the doffing operation. The full bobbins are emptied into the double receptacle b<1>, b' by tilting the lifting-rail l<1>, and the empty bobbins are placed upon the spindles by means of bent arms or pegs e which do not require adjustment for different-sized bobbins and are carried by a rod or shaft e<1> operated by a handle. The spindles are rotated for releasing and securing the flyers &c. by reason of worm-wheels on the spindles engaging with worms on a longitudinal rod operated by a handle, which may be moved longitudinally to engage or disengage the worm gearing when desired.
Patent GB-189903124-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Card or Tablet Holder for Hospital, Asylum, and Infirmary Bedsteads.
Inventor: PRYKE WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 3124. Pryke, W. R. Feb. 11. Stands, card and like.-Relates to a doctor's instruction card or tablet holder for hospital bedsteads. A pair of wires A, bent as shown, are bound together by thin wires at B ; the ends are opened out at C, and provided with eyes to receive a bolt by which the holder is clamped to the top rail of the bedstead. An ordinary clip I receives the card J.
Patent GB-189910294-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lining Pipes and the like.
Inventor: HINDS JOHN THEODORE
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 10,294. Hinds, J. T., and Lewis, R. May 16. Metal pipes.-Relates to the lining of straight and curved pipes with soft metal, the lining extending through, around, or past the union of the pipe and branches. The lining n is drawn through the pipe a by the rope m attached to a suitable cap o and windlass g. The drag rope may be oval in section, and beaded as shown in Fig. 10. The drawing through is facilitated by the application of heat. A second lining may be drawn into the the first. Afterwards the pipe a is supported and sealed by caps a', so that the lining may be subjected to fluid pressure. While under pressure heat is applied at some particular point, so causing the lining to yield there. In the case of branched pipes, the branch is not closed during the application of heat and pressure, but the blown-out part of the lining is afterwards opened out and expanded and a length of pipe lining the branch is burned to the main lining. The lining may be smoothed, finished, and polished by metallic balls made to traverse the pipe. Such lined pipes may be subjected to the action of sea and bilge waters.
Patent GB-189913404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Lamps.
Filed: 1899-06-28
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 13,404. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Thomson, E.]. June 28. Incandescent - arc lamps.-A cylinder E o f porcelain, magnesia, or other earthy oxide is made with pointed ends to engage platinum or other infusible screws F, adjustable on supports G, which are fixed on an insulator H, and are supplied with current through two laterally-placed coils P. Two carbons L are carried in clips on arms G<1>, which are pivoted to the supports G, and are connected by an insulated strip Q formed of two metals so as to expand when heated. The carbons L are normally in contact. When current is supplied to the lamp, heat is produced at the contact-points sufficient to heat the strip Q, by which the carbons are separated, so that an arc forms between them. The current passing through the coils P produces a magnetic field by which the arc is directed upon the cylinder E. This being heated becomes conductive and incandescent, and the carbons are separated so far that the arc is broken. In a modification, the carbons are carried by the fixed supports G, at some distance apart, the strip Q and arms G' being dispensed with. The arc is started by a third carbon, which is carried by the sliding core of a series solenoid, and is held down on the fixed carbons by a spring, until it is lifted on current passing ; the solenoid bobbin is closed and serves as a dash-pot for the core. The insulator H may be secured by insulated terminals in a cover, to which a glass bowl is screwed. Ventilation holes are provided in the cover.
Patent GB-189915431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and like Motors.
Inventor: LAGOUTTE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 15,431. Lagoutte, F. Dec. 29, A.D. 1898, [date applied fnr under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883] Gas and like engines.-The pump B and cylinder A of a two-stroke cycle engine are inclined to one another, and their pistons are connected to the same crank. The pump completes its strokes first, and begins to deliver its charge before the piston D has covered the exhaust ports, which are uncovered at about two thirds of the out-strokes ; compression is effected by both pistons.
Patent GB-189916480-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Indicating the Pitch of Screw Propellers.
Inventor: FRIEDENTHAL FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-08-14
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 16,480. Friedenthal, F. Aug. 14. Screw propellers, measuring pitch of. Consists of a jointed rule A, A', the leg A of which carries a quadrant C marked with pitches and diameters. Adjustable slides D, D', D<2> can be fixed so that their points rest on a circle described with the centre in the axis of the propeller, Fig. 4, and if the leg A' be then raised till it is parallel to the end of the boss, Fig. 3, the pitch can be at once read off.
Patent GB-189918016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Coupling and Uncoupling Railway Rolling Stock.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1899-09-06
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 18,016. E l l i s , G. H. Sept. 6. Couplings, automatic. -Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 3 a plan. The coupling- links b have arms b<1> which normally rest against the framework a. On bringing two vehicles together, the links b ride up the inclined surfaces c', and automatically engage with the hooks c. Uncoupling is effected by raising the links b by the cranked portions h' of the crossshafts h, which have handles k at the sides of the vehicles.
Patent GB-189922992-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Brakes for Bicycles.
Inventor: WOOD SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 22,992. Wood, S., Currie, A., [trading as New Grafton Cycle Co.], and Bazeley, J. Nov. 18. Brakes for bicycles. The front and rear wheels are fitted with rim brakes which may be operated simultaneously. Each brake block a is mounted in a metal frame b, which is centrally pivoted to a plate lever d pivoted on a box carried by a clamp g and enclosing a returning-spring. The levers d of the front brake are connected by bent rods p with a crosshead o carried by an adjustable brake rod m, n enclosed in the head and operated by a lever on the handle-bar. A short length of chain q, fixed to the crosshead and passing under a guide r and over a pulley s, is connected to a rod t, which is in turn connected by a chain u to rods v for operating the rear brakes. A screw coupling w allows adjustment so that the brakes act simultaneously or otherwise.
Patent GB-190005202-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Holding Sheep and the like.
Inventor: ASHTON WALTER MATTHEW
Filed: 1900-03-19
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 5202. Ashton, W. M. March 19. Animals, appliances for holding; hobbles.- Relates to a hobble or device for holding sheep &c. during branding, castrating, or surgical operations upon the hoof &c. The device consists of a yoke 1 jointed or otherwise, extensions 2 bent to embrace the fore legs, and spring or other hooks 3 for holding apart the hind legs. Hooks or clips may be arranged at the points 2.
Patent GB-190009331-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrolysing Apparatus.
Inventor: HAAS MAX
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9331. Haas, M. May 21. Bleaching-c o mpounds, obtaining ; electrolytes, circulating.-The cell a is placed within, but raised slightly from, an outer vessel v, containing the electrolyte up to the dotted line. Within the cell are a number of double-poled electrodes e', insulated by the plates p, and also electrodes e' for conducting the current into and from the apparatus. The hydrogen developed during electrolysis causes the liquid to rise about the electrodes, and to overflow from the cell, fresh liquid entering the cell through the perforations l in the bottom thereof.
Patent GB-190010132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Ribbed Knitted Fabrics.
Inventor: PADMORE GEORGE
Filed: 1900-06-01
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 10,132. Padmore, G. June 1. Circular knitting- machines; welting. -Relates to circular machines of the Griswold type, and relates to welting and changing the pattern of rib. The dial is cut with its tricks in pairs B<1>, B<2>, B<3>, Fig. 1. In making 2 and 2 rib a needle is left out of the cylinder trick over which a pair of rib needles work. In order to make a welt, the rib needles are withdrawn, and the dial or cylinder, or both, are shogged to bring the needles to the position shown in Fig. 3, when a 1 and 1 welt is knitted ; the dial or cylinder may now be shogged back to knit 2 and 2 rib. In order to change from 2 and 2 to another rib, say 5 and 2, every alternate pair of rib needles are removed, and their loops are transferred to a cylinder needle placed in the before-vacant trick, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190011773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Screw Propellers.
Inventor: BULL JOHANNES CATHARINUS
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 11,773. Bull, J. C. June 29. Screw propellers. -Detachable blades are cast with flat flanges A', Fig. 1, which are enlarged to spherical form by cement X retained in place by ribs or projections a, a. Similarly, the bosses of propellers cast in one piece may be enlarged to any desired extent. Detachable blades may be secured to the boss in the manner shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The rest of the blade is made of dovetail section, and is tapered from the middle a<1> towards each end a'. Wedges C driven inwards secure the blade in position in a groove cut in the boss. These grooves may be formed in projections B<1> on the boss, the recesses between the projections being filled with cement to give the boss a spherical conformation.
Patent GB-190014332-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Medicinal Preparation.
Inventor: ERDMANN ERNST
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 14,332. Erdmann, E. Aug. 10. Lotions, liniments, and embrocations; ointments.- Relates to a substitute for balsam of Peru in the treatment of cutaneous diseases, especially scab, and consists in diluting benzyl benzoate with non-volatile oils or oleaginous solvents such as castor oil, almond oil, vaseline, lanoline, or other media commonly used in preparing ointments.
Patent GB-190022176-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sanitary Skirt Protector
Inventor: CUMMING ELIZABETH
Filed: 1900-12-06
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 22,176. Cumming, E. Dec. 6. Bedsteads.-Relates to an appliance for wear by women to prevent their skirts from becoming soiled during the menstrual period, or when suffering from weakness of the bladder, but it may also be worn generally by invalids to protect the bedclothes. It consists of an apron A to which a waterproof piece B is attached, or the waterproof piece B is placed in a pocket in the apron A. It is tied around the waist by the string C, and is worn at the back under the skirts.
Patent GB-190022318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lawn Mowing Machines.
Inventor: FOLLOWS FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 22,318. Follows, F. W. Dec. 7. B a l l bearings.- Consists in the application of ball bearings to the driving-wheel and rotary cutter barrel of lawn-mowers. Fig. 1 shows one form of bearing adapted for a small machine. Ball races B, B with ballretaining rings b, b are secured to the hub of the driving -wheel A, a cone F is secured to the frame E, and a cone F<1> is screwed on the end of a spindle D with a lock-nut f. A ball race H is secured to the frame E, and a cone K is secured to the shaft G of the barrel cutter. A cover L is screwed over the bearing to retain the oil and prevent the entrance of dust. In another form of the bearing, a cone bush is arranged inside the hub of the driving-wheel, and a.ball race is screwed into each end of the boss. The cylinder shaft is similarly fitted with a cone bush arranged in a recess in the frame into which two ball races are screwed.
Patent GB-190105250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road Locomotiv Motor Car and Traction Engines.
Inventor: GREIG ALFRED BURNESS
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 5250. Greig, A. B. March 12. Traction engines and road locomotives; motor road vehicles. - Consists of a construction of r o a d locomotive, motor car, or traction engine which permits of spring- controlled play of the hind driving- axle, both vertically and angularly. To the horn-plates 1, Fig. 1, are attached guides 6 between which can slide vertically the pillow blocks 5. These have cylindrical seatings against which bear cylindrically - faced blocks 4 mounted on the axle 2, which blocks support the spring 7, and thereby the beam 8 secured to the horn-plates. The axle 2 is thus capable of oscillating about a horizontal axis and of moving bodily in a vertical direction. In order that these movements may not interfere with the driving, flexible gearing is interposed between the third shaft 20 and the wheels 3, 3. This gearing comprises toothed rings 15 driven by the shaft 20 and mounted on hollow studs 14 attached to the horn-plates, and one or other of the transmission devices shown in Figs. 3 and 5 for communicating motion from the ring 15 to the wheels. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the device consists of a steel wire rope 16, clamped to the ring 15 and to a pulley 10 mounted on the wheel, and in that shown in Fig. 5, it consists of a crank arm 27 mounted on the wheel and engaging with lugs on the toothed ring.
Patent GB-190105517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Whipple-trees
Inventor: REDDELL ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 5517. Reddell, A., [Hair, J.]. March 15. Whipple-trees; harness attachments.-Traces are secured to whippletrees by drawing back the spring pin d by means of the guided arm j attached to the thumb-piece i. The end link m is then placed in the position shown in Fig. 2, and the piece i is released, allowing the pin to pass through the link and the hole h in the bracket g.
Patent GB-190111157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Hangers.
Inventor: DENNING PATRICK FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-05-30
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 11,157. Denning, P. F. Jan. 17, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Clothes-hanging hooks, pegs, and rails -Relates to a rack for hanging hats, overcoats, &c. in theatres, churches, &c. Arms A, B, C, in two parts 1, 2, pivoted together and caused to open out by springs 3, are pivoted to boxed plates 4 fixed to a wall, the back of a chair, &c. The parts 2 of the arms A, B, C are connected by rods 15, 16 over which coats &c. can be hung. Metal bands 6, connected by links 9 to the outer ends of the parts 2, wind on shafts 7 in the boxes 4, and draw up the arms to the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2 when the coats &c. are removed. The tension of the spring can be adjusted by turning the shaft 7, which is provided with a ratchet-wheel and pawl to hold it in position against the pull of the spring. A pivoted finger 11 with push-piece 13 and spring 14 serves to grip the brim of a hat. The spring 14 also acts on the part 1 of the middle arm, and helps to fold it when the coats &c. are removed.
Patent GB-190116320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Certain Parts of Sash Balances for Windows and the like
Inventor: BEDINGTON ERNEST KINGSLEY
Filed: 1901-08-14
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 16,320. Bedington, E. K., and Beding- ton, W. P. Aug. 14. Making parts of windows, fanlights, and rooflights.-A sheet-metal casing for the spring sashbalance is produced in two parts a<1>, a<2>, shaped by drawing, stamping, or spinning, and is riveted or fixed to a concave cast-metal block or base-plate b which is fitted with an antifriction roller c in the slot b<4>. The shell a<2> is flanged to fit outside the shell a', and the flange is cut away at a<3> where the casing fits in the base-block. In a modification, the shell is formed with two flat tangential parts, and is fixed to a flat slotted base-plate fitted with a roller within the slot.
Patent GB-190116931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Wagons.
Inventor: STUART JOHN
Filed: 1901-08-23
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 16,931. Stuart, J. Aug. 23. Couplings, non- automatic.-The coupling-link A is jointed to rods B, which pass through rollers D mounted in the forked ends of cranks E carried by the cross-shaft F having end handles I. The rods B are also supported by cranks G on the second cross-shaft H. Coupling is effected by turning the shaft F until the link A is above the level of the hook J of an adjacent vehicle, and then operating one of the handles. J to traverse the rods B through the rollers D to bring the link over the hook, after which the cranks G are depressed, and the link drops into the hook.
Patent GB-190124537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tents.
Inventor: WILSON SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-12-03
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 24,537. Wilson, S., and Wilson, J. Y. Dec. 3. Tents.-In order to take up the slack of the canvas automatically, and avoid the use of a centre pole, the tent is constructed of posts a, connected together and to a central roofing piece c by telescopic spring rods f, b. The telescopic sliding rods f <1>, b<1> can be clamped within the tubes f<2>, b<2> by set-screws h.
Patent GB-190126613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Utilizing Tidal and Wave Energy.
Inventor: MERZIGER FRANZ
Filed: 1901-12-30
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 26,613. Merzigrer, F. Dec. 30. Boat frames; stability, increasing.-A boat used in transmitting tidal and w a v e energy to a shaft is provided with' removable projecting cheeks or ledges m.
Patent GB-190203588-A (GB)
Title: Improved Glazing Bar for Horticultural and other Buildings or Structures.
Inventor: WOOD LASCELLES
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 3588. Wood, L. Feb. 12. Glazing roofs, glasshouses, &c. -An iron or steel T-bar A is encased in a lead or like non-corrosive sheath B formed with split supporting-ribs E, double-beaded wings F, and drainage channels J. The air spaces H between the beads G prevent the passage of moisture through capillary attraction.
Patent GB-190206396-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic Contact Box for Electric Tramways.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1902-03-15
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 6396. Mills, B. J. B., [Diatto, A.]. March 15. Electric railways and tramways on a surface-contact system with switches operated by magnets carried by the vehicle. Switches.-The ebonite cup containing mercury and the movable contact has a non-magnetic lining of metal e, which is brazed to the copper plug d and is extended upwards to form a rest for the movable contact f. A cast-iron ring k surrounds the mercury cup and, when magnetized, acts to reduce the velocity with which the switch closes. A porcelain or like casing g surrounds the movable contacts, and prevents carbonization of the outer shell b by sparking at the contacts.
Patent GB-190217322-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for use in the Extraction of Precious Metals from their Ores.
Inventor: MERCER WILLIAM ALEXANDER
Filed: 1902-08-06
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 17,322. Mercer, W. A., and Baxeres de Alzugaray, J. Aug. 6. Gold; metals, extrating.-Relates to apparatus for carrying out the process in which gaseous mixtures of halogens and oxygen &c. are blown through the cyanide solution used to extract gold and precious metals. The ore and liquid are agitated in the wooden vessel A, which may have a cover C and be lined with lead, by means of radial beaters L on the revolving shaft G. Baffles B, fixed inside the vessel, prevent rotation of the liquid. The beaters or blades L are set at an inclination forwards and carry, on their backs, pipes M, connected to the hollow shaft G, for supplying liquid or gas. The shaft is supported by a collar I on ball bearings on the brackets F, and may be driven by bevel gearing K. A second collar R on the shaft runs on ball bearings on a vertical slide, which may be raised or lowered on the guides 0 by screws P and nuts driven by a hand-wheel Q. The beaters are then raised or lowered in the tank. In a modification, the ver- tically-adjustable slide is arranged below the fixed bearing I. The shaft passes through a stuffing- box on the cover C, and has a telescopic gland connection with fixed pipes which supply cyanide solution and gas. The Provisional Speci- fication states that a comb may be carried by the shaft below the cover to break up froth.
Patent GB-190217775-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Nut Locking Device for Vehicle Axles
Inventor: BELFIELD WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-08-13
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 17,775. Belfield, W., Shearer, R., Findlay, J., Belfield, G., and Gleason, G. Aug. 13. Securing on axles. -The unthreaded nut5 5 is locked to the vehicle axle 1 or to a bolt &c. by lugs 6 which fit into bayonet grooves 2, 4. The nut is prevented from turning when the lugs lie in the recesses 4, by means of a spring catch 18 which engages with notches in a swivelling ring 11 carried by the nut. The ring is kept from turning on the bolt &c. by lugs 15 engaging with the recesses 2. The catch 18 is inoperative when the lugs 6, 15 are in line as shown, but shaps into its notch when the nut is turned to bring the lugs out of line. The ring is kept in place by pins fitting the annular groove 12.