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Patent GB-189808354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames or Stands with Locking Device for Holding Bicycles.
Inventor: GRADLMILLER EDUARD
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 8354. Gradlmiller, E. April 7. Wagons for velocipedes.-Relates to stands for use in railway vans. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the bicycle is placed on end between parallel bars a fixed to a wall or the side of a van by pieces b, d, and is secured by placing the pivoted frame h over the upper wheel. The frame h may be provided with a clip to embrace the rim of the wheel and formed to receive the hasp of a padlock. The stand is made so as to be readily detachable from the wall. In a modified form, a series of frames hare pivoted to arms on a horizontal bar carried by upright standards with feet, lower horizontal bars being provided for lower wheels of the cycles to rest against. The frames h may be rigid instead of pivoted.
Patent GB-189811946-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ingot Mould.
Inventor: RUSSELL JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-26
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 11,946. Russell, J., Tomlinson, J. W., and Hossent, J. May 26. Ingots.-A mould for use in casting steel ingots is provided with a removable link c, pivoted to pins e passing through holes in lugs b ; the ends of the links lie within vertical pits or pockets in the lugs. To facilitate the lifting of the mould when it has accidentally become partly immersed in molten metal, an enlargement g, tapering downwards, may be formed at the lower part of the mould. The Provisional Specification states also that the mould may be fitted with removable liners.
Patent GB-189812693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: MILAN FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-06-07
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 12,693. Milan, F. June 7. Washing - machines. -The inner cylinder of rotary washing- machines is made of corrugated metal, the outer convex surfaces B<2>, Fig. 1, of which are perforated. A sliding door C and projecting pieces E are provided. The shaft F<1>, Fig. 2, at one end of the rotary cylinder may be made hollow for the admission of steam. The gland I can be loosened and turned to change the bearing- surface when worn.
Patent GB-189814035-A (GB)
Title: Means for Raising and Lowering High-hanging Gas Lamps or Lanterns.
Inventor: WINKLER HERMANN
Filed: 1898-06-24
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 14,035. Winkler, H. June 24. Gas lamps or lanterns.-Relates to means for raising and lowering high-hanging lamps or lanterns for lighting, cleaning, and other purposes. The invention is shown in connection with a lamp-post, but the apparatus may be carried by a wall or other support. Each arm or bracket b<3> is connected by a joint c', shown to an enlarged scale in Fig. 4, to a branch b<2> on the gas pipe b, and the lamp is similarly attached to the arm b<3>. This arm is connected by a spring d to a wire rope e, which passes over pulleys f, f<1>, and is attached to a counterweight g slung in an endless rope h passing over the pulley h' and the drum i, of which the latter is provided with ratchet gear and a handle i<1>. The arm b<3>, which is supported in its highest position by a spring clip j, is raised and lowered by turning the handle i<1>, lateral movement being prevented by guides k.
Patent GB-189821493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Testing whether Pipes or Tubes are Fluid Tight.
Inventor: FRAENKL OTTO
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,493. Frõnkl, O. Oct. 12. Mains and pipes, testing. The pipe F of the system to be tested is fitted to a reservoir A at C and to a means for forcing in air under pressure at B. Through the top of the reservoir is tightly fitted a tube D reaching down below the level of the contained liquid. The system being closed, air is forced in, and the liquid rises in the tube D. If, now, the cock B<1> is turned, the existence of a leak will be shown by the fall of the liquid.
Patent GB-189823407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mills for Grinding, Crushing, Pulverising, and the like.
Inventor: GASKELL HOLBROOK
Filed: 1898-11-07
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 23,407. Gaskell, H., [Messrs. Propfe]. Nov. 7. Roller-and-ring mills.-The eyes of the roller M are fitted with roller bearings A, or with tiers of ball bearings, and the axial pressure due to the weight of the roller is taken by ball bearings K, Fig. 1. The friction at the ends of the hearing- rollers is reduced by causing them to rest upon a narrow ring x, Fig. 2, or by rounding or pointing their ends, Fig. 4, or by supporting them upon a ring of balls u, Fig. 5.
Patent GB-189826222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Convertible Furniture.
Inventor: WOLZ LORENZ
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 26,222. Wolz, L. Dec. 12. Chairs, tables, sofas, &c.-The frame consists of two bars, each in four parts a, c, d, f, hinged together and connected by crossbars band stirrupshaped frames i pivoted at h. The frames i may be held in various positions by stays l, m, and are covered with canvas to form the back and bottom of the chair, sofa, &c. The parts may be put into various positions to form a chair, Fig. 3, table, Fig. 6, sofa, Fig. 7, or stretcher, Fig. 1. When the legs a, c are crossed, they may be strengthened by crossb a r s through the holes v. Short feet o are for use when in the stretcher form.
Patent GB-189826411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Frames.
Inventor: BARBOUR JAMES
Filed: 1898-12-14
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 26,411. Barbour, J. Dec. 14. Rollers and roller heads.-To prevent endwise movement of the rollers, the shaft 2 thereof is driven by wheels 4, 5 having inclined or skew teeth.
Patent GB-189901022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing and Display Boxes for Small Articles.
Inventor: HANCE ANTHONY MISKEY
Filed: 1899-01-16
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 1022. Hance, A. M. Jan. 16. Cigarette boxes.-Relates to boxes for the transit and display of small articles, such as small boxes containing cigarettes &c. The box, Fig. 3, may be divided longitudinally by a partition to contain two rows of articles. A half-lid B is permanently attached. When used for packing or transit, any suitable enclosing-lid may be used. To display the contents, the box is inclined and supported by a rest C as shown, the upper article falling down to replace those removed from the base.
Patent GB-189902233-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stone Breaking or Ore Crushing Machine.
Inventor: THOMAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-02-01
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 2233. Thomas, J., Foster, J., and Dawson, T. Feb. 1. Crushers with vibrating jaws for stone and ores. The flywheel and the driving-pulley are bolted together, and run loose on the end of the driving- shaft, to which they are coupled by a cone clutch. The connecting-rod is formed with solid ends ; the bushes in the big end are made in two parts, set up by a wedge block. The operating-lever is pivoted in fixed bearings secured underneath the frame; its short end enters a recess in the lower end of the central toggle-block, and is fitted with a nose D<8>, which bears upon an adjustable bearing fitted in the toggle-block and serves to relieve the joint pin of a portion of the strain. The toggle-block is recessed to receive the toggle-bearings, which bed upon chipped seatings and are secured by wedge blocks and bolts. Lubricators W<3>, W<4> are mounted on the toggles W<1>, W<2>, the oscillation of which serves to feed the lubricant to the bearings at their ends. Between lugs cast on the upper end of the toggle-block is pivoted a lever by which the draw-back rods are coupled. The rod hooked to the swing jaw is adjustable in length ; it is made in two parts with serrated engaging surfaces clamped together by a bolt passing through a slot in one of them. The other rod is of ordinary construction, and is hooked to the end of a screw passing through a cross-shaft pivoted in the frame and adjusted by means of a star-wheel H<3>. Another star-wheel M serves to adjust the block by means of its screw L.
Patent GB-189908641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Rectifying Alternating Electric Currents.
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 8641. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Thomson, E.]. April 25. Converting alternating and direct currents.-In order to reduce sparking to a minimum, the brushes are so placed in relation to the commutator that contact is broken at a certain period of the phase, and means are provided for automatically varying the position of the brushes in accordance with variations in the load. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement adapted for rectifying a two-phase current supplied from a generator A through a transformer with relatively-movable coils adapted to give a constant current. The secondaries S<1>, S<2> are suspended from the levers L and adjust the position of the brushes B of the rectifier through the intermediate gearing, which may be links and levers as shown, or spur or other gearing. Instead of the coils of the transformers controlling the brushes, additional coils suitably connected may form the controller. Several rectifiers may be mounted on one shaft, with the brushes independently controlled, and switches may be provided for throwing in a reserve set of machines and cutting out the active machines simultaneously.
Patent GB-189909191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ironing Machines.
Inventor: CONKLING ALLEN
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 9191. Conkling, A. May 2. Ironing-machines; rollers or cylinders. -Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal s e c - tion. The articles from the feed-box B are dried by passing between the steam -heated chests A and the clothed rolls D, which consist of perforated shells D<1> covered with a layer of felt D<3> and two or three layers of cotton cloth D'. Ironing on both sides is effected by the heated ironing- rolls F, F', F<2>, which rotate with the clothed rolls E, E<1>, E<2>. Horns A<2> on the chests A and guides C', C are provided to guide the articles through the machine. A machine is also described, in which only one steam-heated chest is employed.
Patent GB-189911620-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Rock or Confectionery Chipping Machine.
Inventor: RICHMOND ANDREW
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 11,620. Richmond, A. June 5. Confectionery or sweetmeats.-Machine for cutting rock. The sticks of rock are placed side by side on a table B, being held in position by a comb or spring P. The cutter I is carried by a lever E adjust ably pivoted at H. A rod or pawl L is fixed to the lever, so that, on lifting after each stroke, a sliding table having a front bar 0 is moved forward a certain distance and feeds the sticks to the cutter.
Patent GB-189913154-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Discharging Under Pressure Beer and other Potable Liquids from Vessels Containing the Same.
Inventor: DRECKMANN JOHANNES
Filed: 1899-06-24
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 13,154. Dreckmann, J. June 24. Siphon bottles.-The bottle or vessel A is surmounted by a removable chamber B, from which the gas is supplied through a reducing-valve C to force the liquid out through a cock F. The gas is first passed into the empty bottle through the cock, and then the liquid is forced in, the gas being compressed into the chamber, into which it passes through a check valve E.
Patent GB-189913443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Copping Motions for Spinning Frames.
Inventor: HARRISON JAMES
Filed: 1899-06-28
Granted: 1900-06-28
Abstract: 13,443. Harrison, J. June 28. Building - motions.- The drum N, carrying the building-motion chain, is mounted loosely on the shaft D carried by the frame B on the end of the building motion lever A, and is connected with the ratchet-wheel E by means of the wheels and pinions G, K, L, H, h, M, so that the chain is gradually wound on the drum and shortened as the winding proceeds. The ratchetwheel E and the pinions G and K may be changed in order to vary the speed of the chain drum N. The extended axle d<1> may be operated by means of a handle or key.
Patent GB-189920641-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Incandescence Gas Burners.
Inventor: MACKEAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 20,641. Mackean, W. Oct. 14 Incandescent gas burners.-To obviate the explosion, and the consequent damage to the mantle, which takes place upon the ignition of ordinary incandescent burners, air is not admitted to the bunsen tube to form an explosive mixture with the gas until after the gas has been ignited. Similarly, the air supply to the bunsen tube is cut off before the flame is extinguished. Thisregulation of the air supply is effected by forming the plug of the byepass gas cock c with a cam or projection g, which, as the cock is turned on or off, raises or lowers the rod h and the sleeve f to open or close the air-holes of the bunsen tube b. If desired, a spring may be provided to ensure the descent of the parts h when turning off the gas cock.
Patent GB-189923478-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Distributing Manure, Seeds, and the like.
Inventor: EAMES FRANK
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 23,478. Eames, F. Nov. 24. Manuring and fertilizing ; seeds, sowing.- Relates to broadcast distributers for seeds, manures, and the like. The supply hopper 14 is provided with a reciprocating false bottom 26 mounted on rollers 27 and actuated by a link 29 from a rockshaft 30 oscillated by an arm 29<a> driven by a strap from an eccentric 31 on the countershaft 8. The material falls from the hopper through an adjustable gate 17 into a shoot 33, which feeds it to the upper of two distributing-discs 35, The upper disc has central openings adjustable by slides to allow part of the material to fall through it upon the lower distributing-disc. The discs are provided with vanes, and are enclosed by shields 34 and 34<a> respectively, having openings to determine the direction of the discharge. The upper disc is mounted directly on the vertical shaft 10, and the lower disc is mounted on a sleeve on the shaft 10. The discs are driven in opposite directions by the pinions 43 and 48 gearing with a wheel 47 on the countershaft 8 driven from the axle 1 of the main wheels. The machine is carried on a suitable frame with horse shafts 53.
Patent GB-190009411-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device or Contrivance, for Allowing of the Shooting, or Depositing of Ashes, Refuse or the like, into the Sea, from Steamships and other Suitable Vessels.
Inventor: HEAD WILLIAM THOMPSON
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 9411. H e a d , W. T., and Spring, L. May 22. Ashes, discharging.-The Figures show a folding hopper attached to the bulwarks, rail, or side of a steam trawler or other vessel to facilitate the discharge of ashes. An opening A is made in the side or bulwark, and below it is hinged a plate B which forms the part of the hopper. The side plates C, C' are also hinged, and are provided with snugs E, E' on which the front plate rests. Catches S, S<1> hold the side plates in place. The side plates may be connected to the front plate by chains, as shown in Fig. 5, so that the hopper is assembled by pulling out the front plate, and by pushing aside the side plates the front is folded up.
Patent GB-190012365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engine & like Indicators
Inventor: JONES JOHN REGINALD
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 12,365. Jones, J. R., and Wade, F. R. July 9. Steam-engine and like indicators.-Relates to steam-engine and like indicators in which it is necessary to reduce the motion transmitted from the piston to the indicator card drum. The indicator carries a plate G, to which a bearing L is connected by a nut N. Through this bearing passes a spindle H carrying differential pulleys I and K, connected by cords O and Q to the pistonrod &c. and the indicator drum P respectively. The ends of the cords are passed through recesses in the flanges and secured by screws and nuts. The cord O is guided by small pulleys r, r<1> mounted on a movable arm R attached to the plate G. The bracket S is pivoted to a slotted piece s<1> pivoted to the slotted arm R, the two pivots being held in place by screws s<3> and r<3>. The pulley r' is carried by an arm s<4> pivoted at s<5> and carrying a spring s<6> acted upon by a cam t operated by a handle so as to allow the cord O to have free play or to move in one direction only. When it is desired to connect the cord O to the indicator drum, the head S is turned round. In a modification, the head S is fixed to the arm R, which is clamped to the plate G by a screw and nut.
Patent GB-190018718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto-Electric Ignition Devices for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: SECK WILLY
Filed: 1900-10-19
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 18,718. Seck, W. Oct. 19. Gas and like engines, igniting in. In order that the current may be at or near its maximum strength when it is broken, whether the timing of the ignition is early or late, the magnets are mounted so as to be turned about the shaft a that drives their oscillating armature by means of a rod c.
Patent GB-190018785-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Igniting Devices for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BIRDSALL EDWARD TRACY
Filed: 1900-10-20
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 18,785. Birdsall, E. T. May 9, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The terminal rod R is insulated by two or more blocks A, A' with an air space E between them which is so shaped as to be very much longer than the spark gap between the terminals P, P<1>. The blocks are contained in a metal sparking plug C, which is screwed into the body of the cylinder, and the block A' is packed by an asbestos washer W. The parts are secured together by the binding- nuts.
Patent GB-190110066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Photo Frames Show Card Frames and such like composed of Cardboard and similar solid substances produced from Pulps and certain Tools or Appliances for use in connection therewith
Inventor: CHENEY CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-15
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 10,066. Cheney, C. W. May 15. Moulding cardboard and pulp.-Relates to rounding or bevelling the edges of frames for photographs, show cards, &c. made from cardboard or pulp. The cut-out blank a is threaded o n a plunger d working in a die c having a suitablycurved recess c<3>. The top die then descends and compresses the blank in the recess. The plunger can then be raised and the blank removed from it, or it can be depressed and the blank removed from the mould by the fingers.
Patent GB-190110315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Furnaces of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: GLOVER CLARENCE
Filed: 1901-05-18
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 10,315. Glover, C. May 18. Tubes, water. - Relates to steam-boiler furnaces in which the grate bars are formed of water tubes, the boilers having internal flues such as the Cornish, Lancashire, Scotch, and marine types, and consists of an arrangement of water tubes and of means for connecting them to the boiler. The water tubes d pass horizontally from the lower water chamber i and form firebars. The tubes are bent upwards as shown, the lengths of alternate tubes being different, and are fixed to the upper water chamber e, which, like the lower chamber, is curved and communicates with the boiler. The lower chamber i forms a hollow arch, and is in communication with the lowest part of the boiler by the pipes l. The screw plugs m, Fig. 4, are fitted into holes in the front of the chambers e, i, and the tubes are secured in the end plates by the coned sleeves n. Instead of plugged holes, the front wall of the chamber may be formed as a separate plate and bolted to the rest of the box.
Patent GB-190115222-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Preserving Milk.
Inventor: HELM WILHELM
Filed: 1901-07-26
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 15,222. Helm, W. July 26. Preserving milk.-To prevent the separation of cream when milk is frozen for preservative purposes, the milk is first cooled nearly to its freezing- point by allowing it to flow in thin layers over suitably-cooled metal surfaces, and is then partially frozen in the vessels in which it is to be preserved by external cooling.
Patent GB-190115445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horseshoes.
Inventor: MEYER OTTO ADOLPH
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 15,445. Meyer, O. A. July 30. Roughing; calks.-The shoe a is made at the toe and heels with bosses e, g, i which form openended sockets for the interchangeable calks. The groove in the socket is of dovetail cross-section, and is straight at its blind end and tapering at its open end as shown. Calks b, c, d with bases corresponding to the grooves are slid into place and secured in the grooves by set-screws n, o, p. The outer heel calk d, besides having the longitudinal edge common to all calks, has a transverse edge formed on the head k rounded at m to fit on to the socket.
Patent GB-190116747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Despatch Apparatus.
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 16,747. Lamson Pneumatic Tube Co., [Lamson Consolidated Store Service Co.]. Aug. 20. Pneumatic despatch apparatus.-Relates especially to a system where the carriers are driven in either direction from end to end of the same tube A carrier having been dropped through the inlet A into the despatch tube B, and the shaft G<1> being turned by a handle, the lever G, which is connected to the shaft by a spring, moves the valve C<2> across the mouth of the tube, and the lever G<5>, which is fast on the shaft, pushes down the plunger K against the tension of the spring L<7>. After the valve C<2> has moved to its closed position, the spring yields, and allows the plunger K to be depressed to its lowest position, when the spring catch 0 engages with it. Ports in the plunger then allow the compressed air passing up through the hollow stem L<3> to pass above the piston L in the chamber J, and so force it down and open the valve L<4>, by which the air pressure passes from the pipe M<2> into the valve box C, and then into the despatch tube B, driving the carrier which has just been inserted to the opposite end of the line, and at the same time raising and holding the valve C<2> against its seat. Upon the removal of the hand from the handle, the plunger K remains held down by the spring catch 0, allowing the air to drive the carrier until a piston in a cylinder H has traversed the length of it and struck a shoulder on a parallel rod H<6> j the rod then trips the catch 0, and pulls open a valve in the passage J<1>, so that the compressed air is admitted to the left end of the cylinder as well as the right end. The rapidity of movement of the piston depends upon the area of a small opening at the left end of the cylinder having an adjusting - screw P<1>. This release of the plunger K will let the spring L<3> move the ports out of alignment with the space above the piston L in the upper part of the pocket J, and bring the upper end of the vertical groove K<5> in the plunger above the hub K<1>, so that the air will escapeinto the casing G<10>and the parts will reassume the position shown. The spring L<2> will force the piston L upwards, carrying with it the valve L<4> against its seat, and so preventing a a further flow of air into the despatch tube B. When the air has thus ceased to flow, the pressure is removed from the valve C', which drops on to its carriage D, and a spring will move it to its normal position.
Patent GB-190122638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Taps for Bottles, Jars, Barrels and the like.
Filed: 1901-11-09
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 22,638. Oakes, J., and Skey & Co., G. Nov. 9. Plug cocks.-A tap which can be permanently attached to a bottle, jar, barrel, &c. is shown in Figs. 2 and 4. A protruding portion b<1> with a spout b<3> is arranged round the key or handle p<1> of the tap, to protect it from injury. The plug c is secured in the vessel B by a cross-pin s, which may be tapered to take up wear. The projection b<1> may be a separate metal-fitting for use with barrels &c., and the plug may be secured by engaging projections and cut-away parts on its flange and on the projection b<1>.