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Patent GB-189801663-A (GB)
Title: Elastic Hub for Velocipedes and other similar Vehicles.
Inventor: LUEBREN JOHANN THEODOR
Filed: 1898-01-21
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 1663. L³bben, J. T., and Sehrwald, O. Jan. 21. Pneumatic wheels; spring wheels; hubs. -An elastic pad or cushion, which may be an air chamber h, is situated between a tubular stay g<1>, which is passed over the ordinary hub b, and a tubular part g attached to an auxiliary hub which has lateral flanges e carrying the spokes, and connected by elastic rings f to the guiding-rings d between which the said flanges move. The discs f are made of rubber or other suitable material. The guiding- rings d are secured by screws d' to the flanges b<1> of the hub b. The left flange e is made in two parts, the spokes being attached to the outer part k, so that access can be obtained to the cushion h without taking the whole wheel to pieces.
Patent GB-189805569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Iron Castings and Mode of Producing the same.
Inventor: HUFTY SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-03-07
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 5569. Hufty, S., and Caldwell, J. K. March 7. Castings.-By subjecting castings of white cast iron containing combined carbon and graphite in the proportion of 2À75 to À50 to a temperature of 1500‹ F. for about two hours, the relative quantities of the combined carbon and graphite are reversed approximately, and the metal acquires the softness of grey iron, the susceptibility to welding and forging of mild steel, and the hardening and tempering properties of cast steel. An iron containing a comparatively large quantity of silicon is preferable, and this as well as the sulphur and phosphorus is reduced in the process. The graphite differs as to its specific gravity, specific heat, and calorific power from the graphite in grey cast iron, and resembles to some extent amorphous carbon.
Patent GB-189808901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electro-static Machines.
Filed: 1898-04-16
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 8901. Soc. A. Cohendet et Cie. and Archat, P. Nov. 22, A.D. 1897, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Influence machines.-The revolving part of the machine consists of a series of metallic discs or rings S, S', S", &c. each of which is divided into a number of insulated sectors separated from one another by air spaces. These sectors are carried by conducting-bars B mounted in insulating- supports J on the shaft A. The inductors I, preferably made of tin foil cemented to insulating- material and covered with varnished paper, are supported by a number of cross-bars T secured to insulating brackets E. The charge is collected by a pair of rubbers or brushes F bearing on the conducting-bars B at one end thereof, while a second pair of rubbers F<1> at the opposite end serve to charge the inductors. When the machine is to be used for producing successive discharges, such as are required for igniting the explosive mixtures in a gas or oil motor, a condenser C may be added, and discharging-balls D, D<1> interposed in the conductors leading therefrom. All the parts may be arranged in an airtight box provided with means for drying the air inside it and for decomposing or absorbing the ozone produced.
Patent GB-189817326-A (GB)
Title: A Bracket Stand for Photographic Cameras to replace Tripod or ordinary Stand.
Inventor: SMITH EDWARD MICHAEL MATTHEW
Filed: 1898-08-11
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 17,326. Smith, E. M. M. Aug. 11. Stands; cameras. : Relates to a device for fixing a camera to a wall, ladder, roof, or other place where the ordinary tripod cannot be used. Fig. 11 shows the device as applied to a wall. Two grapples C, C', which hook on to the top of the wall, are fixed on a frame A. Hinged to the frame A is a frame D which can be clamped at any desired angle by thumb-screws and slotted segments F, F<2>. In the frame D slides longitudinally a frame G, and pivoted thereon on a longitudinal axis is a table I, to which the camera is attached by a single screw on which it can rotate. These adjustments enable the camera to be fixed in any required position. For the grapples C, C' others may be substituted when necessary. A spring stop prevents the frame G from slipping out of its guides, when it is not clamped.
Patent GB-189825993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bed Rests.
Inventor: PAYNE EDGAR GEORGE
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 25,993. Payne, E. G. Dec. 9. Bed-rests.-The spring surface a is connected at its ends to bars a<1>, which are connected by cranked or curved bars a<2>. The bars a' are hinged to racked bars b, which are connected by bars b<2>. Hinged struts c, connected by bars c<2>, engage the racked bars b and hold the spring surface at the required inclination. When in the position shown in Fig. 2, the spring surface acts as a pillow rest.
Patent GB-189901382-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Panoramas with Animated Views.
Inventor: SANSON RAOUL ANDRIEN GRIMOIN
Filed: 1899-01-20
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 1382. Sanson, R. A. G. Jan. 20. Magic-lantern apparatus for projecting upon screens from a series of instruments panoramic views taken from below the car of an ascending and descending balloon in such a way as to produce upon spectators the illusion of a balloon excursion. Fig. 1 shows in elevation one of the kinematographs which, screened by walls r in imitation of a car, are arranged in a circle. Motion is imparted by the central shaft c through the common toothed wheel d, which gears into the spur-wheel e of each instrument. In place of the wheel d, chains may be employed. The film p starts from the storage-roller q, and is passed on by feedmechanism, which forms a pleat in the film prior to its reaching the flattened portion k, through which the projection is effected. Thence, by the feed-roller i, it reaches the winding-up roller h. The source of light is shown at t, the condenser at s, and the object glass at j. Canvas may be employed at the changing of the views to represent clouds, and thereby to heighten the illusion.
Patent GB-189906718-A (GB)
Title: Improved Folding Ladder.
Inventor: DAWSON PHILIP
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 6718. Dawson, P. March 28. Ladders.-Folding ladders are constructed of sections connected together by sockets a, which are formed with V-shaped abutting surfaces, and are pivoted together by bolts passing through lugs b. An eye-piece e of one socket passes through an extension plate d of the other socket when the ladder sections are extended, and the cranked ends of a loose rung f are inserted in the eye-piece, and bear against projections g on the lower sockets.
Patent GB-189908840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Electric Lighting Systems.
Filed: 1899-04-27
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 8840. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Davis, A. G.]. April 27. Incandescent lamps.-Lamps having incandescence bodies which conduct only after preliminary heating, and more freely at high temperatures, are supplied with a constant current, either continuous or alternating, from a suitable transformer or other source. Such lamps are preferably connected in series, and each provided with a film or other cut-out, and a short-circuiting switch. The incandescing body may be a magnesia, porcelain, or like rod A, in or around which is a metal wire to effect preliminary heating, as described in Specification No. 5941, A.D. 1899. When a lamp is to be lighted, the short-circuiting switch is moved to gradually insert a resistance or inductance in parallel with it, until finally the parallel circuit is opened. A switch-holder for this purpose is shown, one side of the porcelain casing being removed. A central shaft may be turned by hand, and carries a switch arm F in contact with a resistance R, which may enclose an iron core. The shaft carries a ratchet-wheel M<4> in engagement with a pawl on a wheel M<6>, which is geared to a fan M<10>, so that the shaft can only be turned slowly to start the lamp, but can be returned rapidly to put it out, the ratchet-wheel in this case slipping under the pawl.
Patent GB-189909043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Torpedo Boats and other Steam Vessels.
Inventor: BRECHOT ARTHUR EDOUARD
Filed: 1899-04-29
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 9043. BrÚchot, A. E. April 29. Smoke, treating; blast apparatus and draughtinducers.-Relates to the disposal of the smoke of torpedo boats and other steamships. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the flue leads into the downwardly-directed pipes A, A', in which the smoke is washed by water jets from nozzles C, C, which are sufficient to produce the required draught. The water carrying the solid matter washed down is discharged through valves b, b by jets from the nozzles C<3>, while the hot gases flow along tubes a, in which they are further washed by jets from nozzles C<1>, C<2>. The steam formed is condensed in the tubes a, which are surrounded by water jackets, while the hot gases escape under the counter, preferably through short pipes c, which can be placed at any required inclination. The water of condensation may be treated in a sponge or other filter, and used as required. Figs. 4 and 5 show a modification, in which a funnel D is employed. By opening the valves h, the smoke may be discharged direct from the flue 0 into the funnel, or, by closing them as shown in Fig. 5, it is directed into pipes in which it is thoroughly washed by jets from several series of nozzles C, C. The water and solid matter are discharged by water jets through openings b, and the purified gases escape through pipes j, j into the funnel. To increase its effect, each nozzle is situated in a separate compartment c.
Patent GB-189909491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter and Document Files.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 9491. Golby, F. W., [Ullrich, J.]. May 5 Filing papers.-The papers are held between movable side-pieces or covers c hinged at the points g to foot-pieces d, which slide between bars band are secured in any desired position by means of suitable hooks. The side-pieces c are held vertically to grip the papers across their whole width by means of rotary levers k which cover the hinges. On turning back the levers k, the side pieces c may be turned outwards so that the papers are only gripped at their lower ends. The side pieces c are held at any desired inclination by means of adjustable wedge pieces h which bear upon the foot pieces d.
Patent GB-189911199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Chairs.
Inventor: MILLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 11,199. Miller, W. May 30. Chairs.-The loose jaw b has dovetails or feathers on the sides of its base d fitting into a correspondingly-formed recess in the base a of the railway chair, and is secured by bolts &c. through holes g.
Patent GB-189912835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stop-mechanism for Photographic Cameras, Projectors, and the like.
Inventor: STEVENS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 12,835. Stevens, W., and Bell, W. S. June 20. Kinematographic apparatus.-Relates to a gearing for imparting an intermittent feed to the ribbon of photographic and projection apparatus, which is also applicable generally. On the face of the driving-ring a, Fig. 4, is a pin a<13> which strikes one of the two teeth a<10>, a<12> of the pinion a<6> once in a revolution, and turns it half round. During the rest of the revolution of the driving- ring a, the pinion a<6> is locked, owing to the inner surface of the ring a being in contact with one of the curved surfaces 2, 3, of the pinion. This mechanism is shown applied to a kinematograph in Fig. 1. The ribbon is drawn from the supply spool b<1>, past the lens opening b<20>, by two geared sprocket rollers, which are turned intermittently by the mechanism described above. Springs b<25> and b<18> press the ribbon on the sprocket rollers.
Patent GB-189924397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Use in Mercerising or Treating with Liquid Skeins, Hanks, Yarns, and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-12-07
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 24,397. Boult, A. J., [Dolder, J.]. Dec. 7. Yarns, mercerizing. - The skeins or hanks are carried on rollers a<1>, b<1>, . . . a<6>, b<6>, mounted on a wheel d<1> secured to the shaft w, which is rotated intermittently by friction gearing. The rollers a<1> . . . a<6> are actuated by an endless chain T so as to be rotated alternately with the movement of the wheel d<1>, and the rollers b<1>. . . b<6>, which are tension rollers, are mounted on arms h secured to shafts p<3> which carry arms h<1> terminating in rollers k which bear against curves or guides on the frame of the machine so as to regulate the tension on the hanks. The guides are in sections which are adjusted by rack-and-pinion gearing, and tappets are used on one section to cause the rollers k to move along an outer or an inner track, as desired. The intermittent movement of the shaft w is produced by a constantly-rotated roller e, which by means of a cam device is caused to make contact intermittently with a grooved pulley mounted on the shaft w. The mercerizing-receptacle X is mounted on bars d<2> pivoted to weighted levers f<2>, so that the receptacle may be pushed down by the rollers a', b<1>, . . . a<6>, b<6>, and again returned by the counterweights to enable the hanks to be fully immersed in the liquid.
Patent GB-190004084-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mitre Planing Machines.
Inventor: CONNOR ROBERT
Filed: 1900-03-03
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 4084. Connor, R., and Connor, T. March 3. Mitering.-Relates to a mitre planing-machine. the mouldings are placed in fences G, which can be clamped at the required angle by set-screws g<1>. The plane C, which operates upon the end of the moulding, has two irons c set to cut both ways. The plane is reciprocated by a connecting-rod D and crank driven by power.
Patent GB-190005391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Springs particularly applicable to Cycles, Motor Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 5391. Boult, A. J., [Truffault, J. M. M.]. March 21. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to springs particularly applicable to cycles and motor vehicles. The application to the steering-wheel of a reardriven bicycle is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Within the cylinder C are two or more oppositely-wound spiral springs, one within the other, which bear on a piston attached to the rod E<2>. The cylinder C is filled with thick grease, and is clipped to the steering-tube A. The piston-rod E<2> is connected by arms H with brake or damping-pieces H<2> sliding on the outside of the cylinder C, and by frictional and adjustable pivotal connections F<1> with the wheelcarrying arms B. In the piece F<1> a pivoted stud has a screw which carries cones bearing against conical leather washers to damp the vibrations.
Patent GB-190005769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas Burners.
Inventor: BERNT JOSEF
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 5769. Bernt, J., and Cervenka, E. March 27. Incandescent gas l a m p s.-B a c k draught, and the consequent striking back of the flame in inverted burners supplied with gas at ordinary pressure, caused by the heating of the burner, is prevented by employing a mixing-tube b of glass or other bad h e a t - conducting material, and providing a cone f for deflecting the currents of heated air a w a y from the said tube. The open or unchoked mouth c<1> of the burner c is preferably fitted with a wire gauze or perforated metal head e.
Patent GB-190009735-A (GB)
Title: Carburettor or Vaporizer for Hydro-carbon Engines.
Inventor: DUERR FRITZ
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9735. D³rr, F. May 26. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. Oil passes through perforations m in the seat of the air valve i, and is vaporized in passing through the chamber c, which is packed tightly with a number of tubes f, g, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3..
Patent GB-190009983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Power Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-30
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 9983. Lanchester, F. W. May 30. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the cooling of the cylinders of gas or oil engines, and to the cooling of the brake drums used on motor vehicles by the conjoint action cf a fan and of an air scoop. Fig. 1 shows a portion of a motor car in which the engine cylinder is cooled by air flowing through passages B between the radiating-flanges P. The air enters by the scoop D, and is propelled by the fan F, the arrangement of the fan, partitions, and radiating-flanges being similar to that described in Specification No. 18,908, A.D. 1895, [Abridgment Class Air and gas engines]. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement for cooling the brake drum R. This is furnished with vanes or cooling-radiators H forming a fan, air entering by the mouth-piece S from a chamber into which an air scoop delivers.
Patent GB-190011756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shirt Garments.
Inventor: MACFARLANE WALTER WILLIAM ROBE
Filed: 1900-06-28
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 11,756. Macfarlane, W. W. B.. June 28. Drawings to Specification. Shirts are made to open right down the front or back from top to bottom.
Patent GB-190014147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines and the like.
Inventor: COOPER LESLIE ALLEN
Filed: 1900-08-07
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 14,147. Cooper, L. A. Aug. 7. Annular - chamber type.-A compound rotary engine of the annularchamber type, which can be used for compressing air or other fluids, is shown in cross-section in Fig. 1 and in longitudinal section, partly broken away, in Fig. 2. The piston chamber A' is divided into two or more chambers by flanges d formed on the boss f of the shaft B, and the boss is fitted with pairs of piston vanes p. The rotary abutments R are connected by gearing to the piston shaft, and they rotate between fixed partitions D. The rotary reversing-valve F is a cylindrical plug with suitable ports. Steam passes from the supply pipe 10 to the first chamber, and after rotating the piston emerges by the passage 13 and passes again through the valve to the second chamber, and the exhaust steam similarly escapes through the valve to the exhaust G. By partially rotating the valve the engine is reversed.
Patent GB-190100215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Marine Propellers.
Inventor: CORMIER FRANK SIMON
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 215. Cormier, F. S. Jan. 3. Marine governors.- Consists of a float governor for applying a steam brake to prevent racing of the propeller shaft when the propeller rises out of the water. On the propeller shaft 1 a brake drum, preferably made in sections, is secured, against which brake shoes 4 carried by levers 6 can be forced by linkage operated by a steam cylinder 15. The brake is normally held off by a spring acting in one direction in this cylinder, and is applied by steam admitted under the control of a sliding balanced piston valve 19. This valve is operated by linkage connections to a float 28 in a chamber at the stern of the vessel. A valve is provided in one of the piston valve heads for permitting the passage of lubricant and preventing, in conjunction with the pipe 21, the formation of air cushions i the valve-chest.
Patent GB-190100488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Leather Staking Machines
Inventor: PRINTZ EMANUEL
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 488. Printz, E. Jan. 8. Hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.- Relates to leather staking and perching machines, and consists of improved connection between the driving-mechanism and the movable arm of the carriage so as to effect a gradual closing of the arm upon the leather. Fig. 3 shows the carriage B at the end of its backward stroke, and clear of the table D. Two pitmen G, H are connected to the crank-pin F. The pitman H is pivoted to the carriage at J, and serves to reciprocate it. The pitman G is pivoted at L to a slide M moving in a slot in the carriage. A two-armed lever S, T is connected by a link V with the movable arm 0, and during the rearward movement of the carriage the slide M is in contact with the arm T, and keeps the arm C lowered or closed on the leather. During the forward stroke the slide M advances so that the projection R depresses the arm S and raises the arm C.
Patent GB-190101464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Tooth-forming and Inserting Mechanism for Card-setting Machines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 1464. Thompson, W. P., [Arnold, 0.]. Jan. 22. Cards, wire.-Relates to the tooth forming and inserting mechanism of card-setting machines. The operating parts are mounted on two carriers or crossheads D, H, each mounted on one of a pair of slides or tubes B, B<1> operated by eccentrics and sliding in the bearings a, a<1> respectively, the arrangement being such that each tube B, B<1> carries one crosshead and forms a sliding support for the other. At the beginning of a sequence of operations, the wire is fed between the end of a spring rod L, which is at this time held back by the crosshead D, and a downwardly-projecting finger J on the pivoted spring bar I carried by the crosshead H. The operating eccentrics are not in the same phase, and the crosshead D is in advance of the crosshead H, so that the wire is gripped between the rod L and finger J, is severed in the usual manner, and is bent around the finger J to form the two prongs of the tooth by the inwardly-springing fingers m, m<1> on the crosshead D. These are subsequently slightly separated by reason of the adjustable projections P, P' engaging with the tapered block Q on the bar I, and, during the inserting operation, the arms M, M carrying the fingers m, m<1> are held in the proper position by adjustable guides and tongues N, N<1>, n, n<1>. When the teeth have been inserted in the already perforated backing, they are bent by the usual dies R<1> over the rest R to form the usual knee bends therein. During the return movement of the parts, the crosshead D, being in advance of the crosshead H, by means of a bevelled projection D<1> tilts the spring lever I carrying the finger J so as to release the wire staple, which is subsequently driven home into the foundation material in the usual manner. In order to allow of a rest in the sliding motion of the parts at the time when the eccentrics are near the end of their forward stroke, the tubes B, B<1> are constructed in the manner shown in Fig. 8. The adjustable connecting-rod E<2> is provided at the end with a ball e, which engages with curved surfaces formed partly on the inner surface of the tube and partly on the end of a piston T, which is pressed to the left by means of a spiral spring S. The forward movement of tube B<1> is regulated by an adjustable stop C, which engages with the bearing a, and the remainder of the movement of the ball e is taken up by the spring piston T.
Patent GB-190105263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Receivers for Electric Demand Indicators.
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 5263. Wright, A., and Reason Manufacturing Co. March 12. Current meters. - A maximum demand indicator, of the kind described i Specification No. 583, A.D. 1893, is made with a conical or wedge-st aped measuring- glass 1, Fig. 5, into which liquid is displaced. These forms give an open scale for small currents, and a long range for large ones. Two or three measuring- glasses 1, 2 may be connected together to act successively, to extend the range of an indicator still further. In another construction, Fig. 6, the liquid is displaced into a measuring-tube 4 provided with a siphon 6, to discharge it, when full, into an outer vessel 3, which contains the tube 4, 6, and is provided with a second scale. This arrangement acts as described in Specification No. 5593, A.D. 1900.