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Patent GB-189729997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Cultivators.
Inventor: SCOTT JOHN
Filed: 1897-12-18
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 29,997. Scott, J. Dec. 18. Cultivators ; digging-machines ; harrows ; rollers, land; seeds, sowing ; manuring and fertilizing.-Re lates to a motor cultivator or digging-machine, having rotary tools, which may be combined with seed and manure distributing apparatus, harrows, rollers, or the like, which are attached at the rear of the cultivator. The implement consists of a carriage A supporting a motor and carried on a front steering-wheel D and on two wheels C driven by the motor. The tools G, of which various forms are described, are mounted on a series of vertical shafts E geared together at their upper ends and driven by a cord H from an intermediate shaft driven by gearing from the main shaft B. The shafts E are each connected by a collar I<5> and jaws I<1> to a cross-bar I<4> supported by two arms I pivoted at I'. The arms I can be raised or lowered to adjust the depth of work, or lift the tools out of the ground, by chains P attached by rods O to a nut N travelling on a screw, operated by gearing from the hand-wheel J.
Patent GB-189805185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railways and Tramways on a Road Contact System.
Inventor: STENDEBACH CARL FRIEDRICH PHIL
Filed: 1898-03-02
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 5185. Stendebach, C. F. P. March 2. Electric railways and tramways on a road contact system with mechanically-operated switches. Switches; conductors.-The circuit between the road contact 19 and the main 3 is completed at the contacts 5 of the switch by a bridge-piece 6 which is lowered by depressing a lever 9 by means of a long shoe 17 carried under the vehicle. In Fig. 1, the lever 9 is mounted in a conduit to which the switch boxes are actached and form supports for the rails. The lever is mounted on a cam shaft 11 which depresses a U-shaped arm 8 attached to the bridge-piece. In Fig. 4, the lever is mounted in the switch box and acts through a bent lever 8. The switch itself is placed in a bell or part of the switch box protected by a mercury seal through which the arm or lever 8 passes. In Fig. 6, the lever 8 is moved over until caught by the catch 41 by depressing the plunger 31 to the position a. A second depression to b liberates this catch by acting through the arm 37 and lever 34, the arm catching on the abutment 40, while the plunger rises, and then in turns being liberated by a pin 42 on the plunger. The shoe 17 is made longer than the collecting-brush 18, so that the circuit is broken at the exposed contact 19 before the switch is opened.
Patent GB-189805433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Copying Documents, Drawings, and the like.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1898-03-05
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 5433. Heys, W. G., [Ponsolle, N.]. March 5. Copying documents, drawings, and the like.-Relates to copying- apparatus of the type in which a sheet of damp gelatine or similar substance is used to effect the printing or multiplication of documents &c. One of the chief objects is to keep the gelatine constantly and uniformly damp. For this purpose a porous artificial stone P placed in contact with water in the cistern C is used. The stone is preferably made of a mixture of the following materials, which is cast upon a glass plate or otherwise:-Plaster of Paris 90 parts, sulphate of baryta 3 parts, sodium chloride 5 parts, and silicate of alumina 2 parts, together with a sufficient quantity of water. The gelatine sheet W is stretched over the stone P, and is secured in channels in a frame by means of screws d<1> and pieces d or otherwise. The edges of the sheet W may be thickened to assist in securing the same. The frame is secured to the base frame E by means of screws G and nuts g. The cistern C is arranged upon a frame A, and can be vertically adjusted by cam quadrants S fixed upon shafts s, which are operated through the medium of the levers L and rod T by means of a nut and screw R. Indicators or guides may be combined with the apparatus to ensure that the copy is held in the proper position. Such guide may consist of a rod or ribbon folded over the surface and provided with a tensioning-device, and may be provided with points destined to engage holes in the sheets to be printed.
Patent GB-189808559-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Flying Apparatus for Use on Stages of Theatres and the like.
Inventor: KIRBY GEORGE
Filed: 1898-04-12
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 8559. Kirby, G. April 12 Theatrical appliances.-Relates to 'flying' apparatus. Fig. 3 shows an arrangement for lifting or lowering an artiste from or to either side of the stage. The rope M, which passes round the pulley P of the traveller T, is wrapped round a sheave on the drum G, and the rope J attached to the traveller is wrapped round another sheave on the same drum. Two other sheaves on this drum, having their ropes wrapped in opposite directions, are connected by the bight S, while the rope of a fifth sheave is connected to the india-rubber cord J' shackled to the stage. Modifications are described for lifting or lowering one or two artistes vertically.
Patent GB-189809778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plates for Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: BERNSTEIN MAX
Filed: 1898-04-28
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 9778. Bernstein, M. April 28. Secondary batteries.-Plates are constructed so that gases can be supplied to the active material on them to counteract the effect of those gases evolved in the battery during its discharge, and thus serve continually to regenerate the plate. The plates, as shown in vertical section in Fig. 1, each consist of two lead plates a<1>, a<2> with horizontal bevelled perforated grooves containing the active material and fastened together by an encircling band b so as to leave a space between, which communicates with the active material through the perforations and with a supply of gas through the pipe c. Hydrogen is supplied to the negative plates and oxygen to the positive.
Patent GB-189810980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices used for Handling or Manipulating Washing Blue and Dyes for Laundry Purposes.
Inventor: RIPLEY RICHARD
Filed: 1898-05-13
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 10,980. Ripley, R. May 13. W a s h i n g-b l u e and other similar laundry colouring- p r e p a r a t i o n s.- Blocks of washing-blue and similar preparations are held by means of bent wire handles A. In place of wire, a metal strip may be employed.
Patent GB-189811150-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machinery for Channelling Boot and Shoe Soles.
Inventor: KEATS JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-16
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 11,150. Keats, J., and Clark, W. S. May 16. Channelling a n d paring soles. Relates to machines for channelling &c. soles for their conversion into ribbed soles by the machinery described in Specification No. 16,720, A.D. 1897. The feed and presser wheel C<2>, carried by the shaft C<1> mounted in the hinged frame C, is driven from a pinion on the hub of the wheel E<1> loose on the shaft E, which is rotated by spur-wheels e, e<1> and drives the inclined feed - wheel F<1> by the bevel gearing shown. The tool - holder consists o f t w o parts G, G<1>; the former can be adjusted vertically in the bracket B<1> by the lever g<1>, and supports the latter, which has a rounded stem adjustable by worm gearing to alter the axial inclination of the tool g<3>, having a rack g<4> to provide for its lateral adjustment by the pinion g<7> When the sole is in place against the guide h on the wheel F<1>, and under the presser I, the rod C<5> is drawn down and wheu released allows a spring, not shown, to draw the hinged frame C back, and with it the wheel C<2>, to allow the work to be removed. The machine may be used to chamfer off the sharp angle of outer soles.
Patent GB-189812059-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Tools or Means for Making and Shaping Files and the like Implements by Steam or other Mechanical Power Appliances.
Inventor: CORNTHWAPTE DANIEL
Filed: 1898-05-27
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 12,059. Cornthwaite, D. May 27. Forging.-Dies for forging files and like implements, and for use in steam &c. hammers, presses, or machines, have their faces divided into separate working parts shaped to correspond to definite portions of the file. Figs. 1 and 2 show dies for making flat files. The blank F<1> of the shape of the body of the file is placed against a stop at S and grooved by the fullers C separately fitted into the dies. The short end is then forged alternately between the parts D, P to form the taper tang to a definite shape. The tang is then secured with its shoulder in a marked position in tongs, and the other end shaped in the spaces E and P alternately, the parts P forming the flat sides and the parts E the curved end of the file. The forging is continued till the tongs bear against an adjustable stop in front of the dies and the dies come into contact. Dies for making half-round and triangular files are described.
Patent GB-189813290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engine Governors.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-06-14
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 13,290. Thompson, W. P., [Spacke, F. W.]. June 14. Centrifugal governors.-Relates to centrifugal governors of the type in which the balls are mounted on leaf springs, and comprises m e a n s for enabling the lift of the throttle valve to be adjusted relatively to the radial movements of the balls, means for regulating the speed of control and for putting the governor out of action, means for retaining the balls if the spring should break, and safety-gear for entirely closing the throttle valve, and so stopping the engine, upon the breakage of the governor belt. Fig. 1 is a vertical section showing the governor spindle 21 connected to the throttlevalve spindle 9 through the linkage 19, 17, 15. The spindle 21 is pressed vertically upwards against the head 30 by means of a spring at the pivot of the lever 15, which spring is put in tension, and can be more or less tightened so as to vary the speed of control, by worm gear 35. The connecting-link 17 between the levers 15 and 19 may be made to engage with any one of a series of notches in the sector-shaped arm of the latter, so as to adjust the movement of the valve spindle relatively to the governor spindle according to requirements. If desired, the link 17 may be disengaged from the sector altogether. The safety stop gear consists of a weighted arm 39 carrying an adjustable jockey pulley 43 resting on the governor driving-belt. If the belt should break, the weight falls and through the medium of a certain slotted arm acts on the lever 15 so as to close the throttle. In order to retain the weights 46 in the event of the breakage of a spring, their outward movement is limited by means of arms 48 projecting from an eye 47 freely surrounding the supporting tube or stem 23 of the governor. The weights are attached to the springs 29 by nuts 50, as shown in Fig. 6, so that they normally slide freely on these arms, but are limited in their radial movement by the collars 51. The nuts are locked by ears bent into recesses in the bails.
Patent GB-189815064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Excavating Scoops.
Inventor: BROWN JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1898-07-08
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 15,064. Brown, J. E. July 8. Excavating; dredging.-Relates to scoops of the kind described in Specification No. 1610, A.D. 1891. Two chains L, secured to the scoop near the cutting- edge B, are attached to a hauling-shackle to which ropes M from a winch spindle F are also attached. The edge B is caused to dig into the ground by winding up the ropes M on the spindle, and is maintained in action by a pawl K engaging with a ratchet-wheel on the spindle. When the scoop is full of earth, the pawl is thrown out of action, the ropes M are slackened, the front edge B is raised, and the scoop is drawn along by the chains L. The scoop is inverted to discharge its contents by a pair of ropes 0, which pass over the spindle and are attached to the cutting-edge. Projections C at the back of the scoop enter the soil, and act as a fulcrum when the scoop is turned over. A door P hinged to the scoop at Q is retained in a closed position by a catch R pivoted on the middle of the spindle F. On turning the scoop over, the catch is pushed inwards and detached, leaving the door free to swing outwards. Sledge runners E are fixed to the sides of the scoop, and carry projections N which serve to lift and then drop the scoop when it is turned over.
Patent GB-189818941-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of HOmogeneous Mixtures for the Incandescence Bodies of Electrical Glow Lamps.
Filed: 1898-09-05
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 18,941. Abel, C. D., [Allgemeine Electricitõts Gesellschaft]. Sept. 5. Incandescent lamps.-Homogeneous mixtures of metallic oxides for making filaments are prepared from aqueous solutions of their mixed salts, such as chlorides or nitrates, either by evaporation and heating, or by precipitation by alkalies or other reagents, or by electrolysis.
Patent GB-189820494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Files.
Inventor: MOUNTFORD CLARENCE ERNEST
Filed: 1898-09-28
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 20,494. Mountford, C. E. Sept. 28. Filing papers.- Fig. 1 shows a plan, partly in section, and Fig. 3 a sectional elevation. The arched wires D are provided with cranks d<11> connected by a link E having a projection e which bears upon the spring F, so that, when one arch is moved outwards, the other also moves outwards. The filing-wires C and arched wires D are shaped to engage at c, d. The link E, spring F, and cranks d<11> are covered by a casing.
Patent GB-189910444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatically Regulated Apparatus for Utilizing the Movement of Waves.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,444. Edwards, E., [Bender, F.]. May 17. Wave energy, utilizing.-A number of floats B arranged on vertical screwed rods S drive air pumps C in a receiver R, which is provided with a safety-valve V and a pressure gauge M. The screwed rods allow the floats to adjust themselves to tidal changes, but transmit the rapid up-anddown movements due to the waves. Buffers P<1> prevent shock.
Patent GB-189912836-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Manufacturing Fire Proof Stones, applicable also in the Manufacture of Blocks from Plastic Compositions of Coal, Tar, and Clay, or the like.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER CONRAD
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 12,836. Schneider, C. June 20. Moulding electric-lamp carbons, electrodes, bricks, &c.-Relates to a process for moulding blocks of fireproof material, Dinard or magnesia stone, artificial stone, blocks for the walls of smelting- furnaces. electric-light carbons, carbon anodes for electrolytic work, &c. The materials are placed in a mould consisting of a bed surrounded by spring- controlled sides, and a roller is passed to and fro over the mass with gradually-increasing pressure until all the air has been expelled and great density obtained. The blocks &c. are finally dried by heat. The roller may be fixed and the mould movable, or the mass may be drawn between pairs of rollers. The Provisional Specification states that the carbon anodes, which consist of carbon together with tar, clay, or other binding-material, may be soaked with hot tar after removal from the drying or heating chamber.
Patent GB-189918744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Benzine Washing Machines, applicable to Laundry Washing Machines or the like.
Inventor: SAGAR HENRY
Filed: 1899-09-16
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,744. Sagar, H., and Chapman, J. Sept. 16. W a s h i n g-machines.-Relates to a benzene washing- machine, which may be used asawhizzer. Fig. 2 shows an end view. The rotating inner cylinder is mounted on studs A, one of which carries a toothed wheel D, driven by the rack E, mounted on the carriage F, sliding in guides G, and reciprocated by the pin L projecting from the toothed wheel H. The direction reverses at the end of each complete rotation of the inner cylinder. The toothed wheel D may be disconnected from the stud A by operating a clutch controlled by the lever S. The machine is then used as a whizzer, and driven by means of a belt pulley secured to the stud at the other end; the extracted liquid is drawn off through a cock at the bottom of the outer casing.
Patent GB-189924687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Flushing Water Closets.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 24,687. Allison, C. A., [Woodbury, J.]. Dec. 12. Water-waste preventers, valve-discharge. The tank 11 is closed and provided with a supply pipe 18 constantly open. As the tank fills, the air escapes until the water level reaches a certain point, after which air is trapped by the action of a valve 14. Leakage from this valve and air are conducted to the flushing - pipe 23 by a tube 32. The tubular discharge valve 24 works in a cylinder 20 closed at the top and made with ports around its lower edge. The valve'is raised to give the flush by the action of a lever 37 upon the axle of which is fitted a crank 35 connected to the valve 24 by a rod 30. Closure is effected by a spring 31. When an after-flush is desired, one end of the lever 37 may be connected to a spring and air dash-pot 42.
Patent GB-190001973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lace-fastenings for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN
Filed: 1900-01-31
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 1973. Walker, J. Jan. 31. Lacing-fastenings for boots &c. consist of pieces of wire bent to the form shown in Fig. 2, and having the ends flattened to enable them to be forced through, and clinched to the inside of, the boot upper. They are preferably arranged in pairs, in oblique positions as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190003369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Collapsable Receptacles for use as Baskets, Buckets, Trunks, Packing Cases, Baths and for other Purposes.
Inventor: GRAYSON PAULINE
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 3369. Grayson, P. Feb. 20. Baskets; trunks.-Receptacles such as baskets and trunks are made collapsable. Three bands A, B, C of wood, metal, wickerwork, &c., and of the relative diameters shown, are connected together by means of canvas or other flexible material D, secured to the bands by rivets &c. or by means of inner clamping-bands a, b, c. The bottom may be of wood, canvas, &c. The vessel may be held in the extended position by exterior or interior stays E, which are hinged to the upper or the lower band and engage with sockets in the other.
Patent GB-190006796-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Stopping the Delivery of the Yarn or Thread in Spinning Machines when an End Breaks.
Inventor: KLINGER MAX
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1901-07-11
Abstract: 6796. Klinger, M. April 11. Delivering, stopping; stop-motions; rollers and roller bends.-The thread normally supports a tumbler lever, which is stamped from sheet metal in the form shown in Fig. 1, bent about the lines, a-b, c-d and pivoted on the axle of the top roller. Pads 4 of leather or other suitable material are secured to the discs of the tumbler, so that, when a thread breaks and the tumbler swings, the pads 4 pass into the nip of the rollers and separate them.
Patent GB-190011502-A (GB)
Title: Process of Desiccation and Sterilization of Flours of Cereals, Pulse and their Derivatives.
Inventor: FLEURENT EMILE CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 11,502. Fleurent, E. C. A. June 25. Preparing flour and meal from cereals and pulse. -Flour and other products obtained from cereals and pulse are first dried in a vacuum at a low temperature, and are then placed in metal boxes and sterilized at a temperature varying from 80‹-120‹ C. according to the amount of water that may remain in the flour after the drying process.
Patent GB-190015301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drop Stamps.
Inventor: BIRKINSHAW WILLIAM GEORGE KIRK
Filed: 1900-08-28
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 15,301. Birkinshaw, W. G. K., and Large, G. Aug. 28. Stamping; hammers, power.-The band D for raising the head A of a drop stamp passes over the lifting-pulley C, and is connected to a drum E, loose on a shaft F. The shaft is driven by gearing G, H, I, so proportioned that the drum, when clutched to the shaft by a suitable clutch K, has about the same circumferential speed as the pulley C. The clutch is operated by a handlever J, rod N, and bell crank m<3>, m<1>, the rotation of the drum tightening the band on the pulley and thus raising the head until the clutch is disengaged. The clutch may be automatically operated to deliver successive blows by tappets Q, R, connected to the rod N and operated by a striker P on the head, to engage and disengage the clutch at the bottom and top of the stroke respectively.
Patent GB-190016698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conduit Plows for Electric Railways.
Filed: 1900-09-19
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 16,698. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hoffmann, J.]. Sept. 19. Electric railways on the conduit system. Collectors.-Two sheets of metal with channels 7, 7<a> pressed therein to hold the conductors 2,3 are riveted together to form the shank of a conduit plough. Wearing-pieces 8, 8<a> are attached, and also a malleable casting 4 with a hand hole 5 to form the top piece. Bushings 6, 6<a> of yielding material close the top of the passages containing the conductors. The shoes 13 are carried by springs 14 on wooden supports 10 and connected by fuses to the conductors in an ordinary manner.
Patent GB-190101810-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device or Attachment to be Applied to Buckets, Pails, Bowls, and the like.
Inventor: CANNEY JOHN HUTCHINSON
Filed: 1901-01-26
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 1810. Canney, J. H. Jan. 26. Wash tubs. - Articles of hollowware used in washing operations are provided with perforated dishes, as shown in Fig. 2, for receiving soap, brushes, or other similar articles, and holding them clear of the water or other liquid contained in the hollow-ware. The dishes may be attached temporarily or be secured permanently.
Patent GB-190106393-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means or Apparatus to be employed in or for the Covering-in or Fixing of Roofs to the Tops of Electric Tram Cars
Inventor: WILKINSON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1901-03-27
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 6393. Wilkinson, C. H. March 27. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles collectors.- In electric tramcars having roofed outside compartments, means are fitted to guard the trolley post, and to prevent the entry of rain or moisture through the openings o. To the roof a is bolted a ring e having studs k adapted to engage bayonet slots m formed in the casing f, which is shown surrounding the trolley post band the top of the pillar c. Water is delivered b the flange j to the chamber h which is drained b the pipe n.
Patent GB-190109023-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Testing Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: BRISTOL LARS
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 9023. Bristol, L. May 1. Incandescent lamps.- A portable lamp for electric testing consists of a small lamp a carried by a holder b in a cover p, and provided with two flexible connections f, g, or with a rigid and a flexible connection, to fit the terminals of a battery, the condition of which is shown by the brightness of the lamp as seen through holes in the cover p. The lamp is especially applicable for testing the ignition batteries of motor cars.