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Patent GB-189611363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Lubricating Axles.
Inventor: COOK THOMAS
Filed: 1896-05-26
Granted: 1897-03-27
Abstract: 11,363. Cook, T. May 26. Lubricating.-A lubricator for supplying grease &c. to the axles of corve wheels, or to the axles of like wheels or pulleys, consists of a cylindrical grease cup C attached to the wheel H through which are passages P communicating with the journal. A screw S carries a nut N with a disc fitting the grease cup, causing the grease &c. to be forced into the journal when the flange is screwed into the cup. The screw S may be replaced by a plain pin, and the flange F screwed to fit inside of the cup. The parts may be attached to the wheel by casting the latter round them.
Patent GB-189700440-A (GB)
Title: A Steam Generator.
Inventor: CHURCHILL JAMES REGINALD
Filed: 1897-01-07
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 440. Churchill, J. R. Jan. 7. Steam generator fireboxes. - In the vertical boiler shown, an internal firebox 3 of cast iron or other similar material is inserted in the boiler and is fed through the aperture 5.
Patent GB-189704035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Insulation of Electrical Conductors.
Inventor: BATHURST FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-02-15
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 4035. Bathurst, F. Feb. 15. Conductors, insulating; insulating-compositions.- Conductors are insulated by coating with cotton sliver covered with a taping or braiding. The covered conductor is impregnated with hydrocarbon or other suitable insulating-material.
Patent GB-189704627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circle Describers for Marking Work.
Inventor: CUTTELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-02-20
Granted: 1897-05-22
Abstract: 4627. Cuttell, W. Feb. 20. Tools for setting-out work.-The tool is for the use of boilermakers, fitters, &c. for marking circles on work. Fig. 1 shows a section of the tool, which consists of a head in which slide five pointed s p r i n g pins, one A of which is in the centre and the rest at equal distances from it. In using the tool, the pin A is placed where the centre of the circle is described, and the tool is pressed down and slightly rotated.
Patent GB-189704809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ironing Collars, Cuffs, and like Articles.
Inventor: STUBBS PETER
Filed: 1897-02-23
Granted: 1897-04-17
Abstract: 4809. Stubbs, P. Feb. 23. Ironing-machines.-In order to utilize ordinary sheet or table cloth ironing-machines for ironing collars, cuffs, and the like, these articles are placed between sheets of textile material c, which protect them from direct contact with the rollers and convey them through the machine. A movable board e supported on brackets f is used to carry the sheets into position.
Patent GB-189704907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Tipplers for Discharging Coal or other Minerals.
Inventor: WOOD WILLIAM OUTTERSON
Filed: 1897-02-23
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 4907. Wood, W. O., and Burnett, C. Feb. 23. Tipping-apparatus.-Improvements are described in rotary tipping-machines such as set forth in Specification No. 2949, A.D. 1894. The portion of the revolution during which the shooting of the coal takes place is performed at a much slower rate than the other portion. On each rim B of the apparatus is formed, or secured, an enlargement Q which during the turning operation is in contact with, and is driven by, a wheel on the driving- shaft C carrying wheels A which run in contact with the rims B and drive the apparatus at other times. As shown, frictional gear is employed, but if desirable toothed gear may be substituted.
Patent GB-189705049-A (GB)
Title: Improved Treadle-driving Gear.
Inventor: ANYON WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-02-25
Granted: 1898-02-25
Abstract: 5049. Anyon, W. Feb. 25. Treadle - driving gearing.-This gear may be applied to cycles, sewing - machines, foot lathes, &c., and is designed to afford a reduced leverage d u r i n g the up-stroke of the cranks. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement as applied to a cycle. The cranks b<1> rotate about an axis b at some distance from that of the chain-wheel, and are connected by links d, d, one to the chain-wheel and the other to an arm c on the end of the spindle a'. In the case of machines driven by an oscillating treadle, the latter rotates a crank connected by a link to the flywheel or disc as described above.
Patent GB-189707571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot and Shoe Jacks.
Inventor: BAYHOUSE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-03-23
Granted: 1897-06-12
Abstract: 7571. Bayhouse, W. March 23. Repairing; lasts. -The standard B of a jack for repairers' use is formed with a vertical socket, and in the standard D a horizontal socket is formed in which the end of the pillar P fits so as to rotate. The inner end of the last slides on the heel piece F, and is also carried by the lever I pivoted at J and having a spherical lower end to bear on the standard B. The lever I is moved outwards against a spring which presses it in by depressing the lever L provided with an inclined face M. The strap S holds the boot or shoe in place.
Patent GB-189712875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Submarine Cable Laying Appliances.
Inventor: SNELL CHARLES SCOTT
Filed: 1897-05-25
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 12,875. Snell, C. S. May 25. Cable guides.-A cable is laid in a tortuous path, from a ship keeping a true course, by delivering it from between a horizontal sheave B and a jockey pulley C carried by a frame D, which is movable a half-revolution about the axis of the sheave by a reciprocating engine. In a modification, vertical sheaves are carried by a frame which is turned about a vertical axle, an engine driving the sheave being supplied with steam through flexible tubing. In other arrangements, the cable is delivered from a pulley carried by a swinging boom, or by a carriage which is moved athwart-ship on guides. The machine illustrated is provided with a cable cutter and an anvil sliding radially in the pulley C and sheave B, respectively, and movable by levers G<1>, H<1> engaging a stop interposed between them. The pulley and sheave are geared together, to bring the anvil opposite the cutter.
Patent GB-189716753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaking, Gyrating and Oscillating, and other Screening Machinery.
Inventor: STAYNER AUGUSTUS EDWARD
Filed: 1897-07-15
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 16,753. Stayner, A. E. July 15. Sifting or screening.-The inner frame F is suspended from the brackets G of the outer frame C by links H mounted to swing freely on pins I, J. Motion of the frame C causes the frame F to swing and strike the angle bars D, D', which may have cushions E. The series of bumps or knocks produced renders the screening area efficient and prevents the screen from becoming choked. Chairs or ropes may be substituted for links, and the Provisional Specification states that a somewhat similar effect may be produced by supporting the screening-plate upon a number of balls arranged to move eccentrically with the motion of the screen.
Patent GB-189718686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Working of Leather or other Suitable Materials in the Manufacture of Harness and the like.
Inventor: STONE JAMES OWEN
Filed: 1897-08-12
Granted: 1898-08-12
Abstract: 18,686. Stone, J. O., and Dance, J. W. Aug. 12, Labels.-Relates to the inlaying of leather for ornamenting labels &c. The inlaying is effected as seen in the sections of an inlaid strip shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The inlaid part is secured by pasting, sewing, or otherwise fastening upon it the undercut edges a of the leather. In Fig. 2 a rib is formed on the surface by the inlaid part. The inlaid strips &c. may be of leather or any other material.
Patent GB-189722415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Coating of Vehicle-frames and other Articles with Celluloid or like Material.
Inventor: POPE ALBERT AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1897-09-30
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 22,415. Pope, A. A. Sept. 30. Moulding celluloid &c.-Relates to the coating of vehicle frames and other articles with celluloid or like material to dispense with enamelling. The invention is described as applied to the parts of a bicycle frame, but the same method and process may be employed in the production of a wide range of coated articles, such as handle-bars, pedals, rims, guards, &c. A celluloid &c. blank cut to the required shape is secured around the part or article to be coated by means of an elastic tape and then subjected to heat and pressure. After cooling, the partly-moulded covering-film f is set to shape around the part or article b to be coated, and is held tightly thereon by a flexible shield h. The parts are next placed in an airtight rubber bag, the air is exhausted, and heat and hydraulic pressure are applied to fix the film. The film may be previously coated with cement &c., if desired. The celluloid &c. blanks l<1> for covering the back fork ends or other special-shaped articles are cut out by means of special-shaped dies l as shown in Figs. 5 and 6.
Patent GB-189723492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burglar Alarms.
Inventor: SPICER AUGUSTIN
Filed: 1897-10-12
Granted: 1898-07-19
Abstract: 23,492. Spicer, A., [Spicer, J. R.]. Oct. 12. Alarms, burglar. - The alarm mechanism is mounted within the casing A, and comprises a spring clockwork train B adapted to operate, through the escapement b<2>, the hammer b<3> of the bell D. The casing A is fixed to a door by compressing together the arms f on the V-spring F and inserting them in the keyhole, the arms being corrugated to retain them in this position. The hammer b<3> is normally locked by the end b<5> of the spring b<6> engaging the arm b<4> on the hammer, and is released by a second spring, controlled by the crank b<12>, when the rod C connected to this crank is pushed in by the insertion of a key into the keyhole. The push-rod C is made in two parts, which are connected together by the screwed sleeve c<2>, to permit of its adjustment longitudinally. The rod also terminates in a knob c<3>, and is provided with a stop c<x> to prevent it from being unscrewed. When not in use, the knob c<3> is covered by the cap I. The spring b<6> has a lateral stud projecting through the casing, by means of which the mechanism can be re-locked. A removable bracket, suitable for attaching the apparatus to a window &c., is also described.
Patent GB-189727616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Securing Sash-frames and other Woodwork to a Joiner's Bench.
Inventor: WHITE HENRY
Filed: 1897-11-24
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 27,616. White, H. Nov. 24. Cramps; bench fittings for securing window sashes and other woodwork to a joiner's bench while in process of construction. Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 2 a plan, of a wooden block which is secured to the bench by the bolts B, B. The lower member of a sash frame is secured by screws J, J, carried by sliding bars C, C which are locked in any position by screws E, E. The top-bar of the frame is held by screws L, L in the manner shown in Fig. 4, the screws being passed through nuts M, M attached to the bench.
Patent GB-189728078-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Propelling Billiard, Bagatelle, and the like Balls.
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT ANTHONY
Filed: 1897-11-29
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 28,078. Thompson, R. A. Nov. 29. Billiards, bagatelle, and like games.-Relates to apparatus for propelling balls in billiards, bagatelle, and other games, such as imitations of football on bagatelle boards &c., and consists of a pneumatic device. A tube a contains a piston b which is forced forwards either by squeezing the ball f, or by blowing at the mouthpiece h. The piston may be attached by a cord &c. k to a pin c to limit its outward travel, or an opening d may be made in the tube to allow air to escape from behind the piston. The ball may be put into the tube, or it may remain on the table and receive a blow from the projecting tipped end of the piston, shaped as indicated in Fig. 2. Or the device may be used without a piston, the balls being propelled directly by the blast of air.
Patent GB-189728620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Porous Materials.
Inventor: HIGGINS HUBERT
Filed: 1897-12-03
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 28,620. Higgins, H. Dec. 3. Yarns, finishing.-Relates to a method of impregnating yarns and other porous materials, by first heating them, preferably by superheated steam, and then immersing them in solutions. The solutions are introduced by pipes into the chamber in which the material &c. is treated. Crystalloid salts are employed. Insoluble silicates are precipitated in the pores by introducing separately an alkaline silicate, and a soluble substance such as calcium chloride.
Patent GB-189806160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallurgical and other like Furnaces and Kilns for Calcining, Reducing, Carbonising, and other purposes.
Inventor: DRAKE JOHN ARMITAGE
Filed: 1898-03-14
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 6160. Drake, J. A. March 14. Bricks, building-blocks, and tiles for furnace and kiln regenerators. The waste gas and air-heating passages are built up of hollow, channelled, perforated, and rabbeted blocks and tiles of the form shown.
Patent GB-189806180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsable Boxes made of Cardboard and similar Materials.
Inventor: STEVENSON ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-14
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 6180. Stevenson, A. W. March 14. Folding-boxes of cardboard and similar material, which are formed with double sides and ends, have the inner flaps of the sides 3 cut away, and have also the side flap secured to the bottom similarly cut, to receive the end flaps 2.
Patent GB-189806741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jointing Metal Pipes.
Inventor: EWING ROBERT
Filed: 1898-03-19
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 6741. Ewing, R. March 19. Butt joints; sleeve joints.-The invention relates to joints for pipes lined with lead or other metal The lining is bent over at the ends, as shown in Fig. 1, and the pipes are butted together and united by fusion, soldering, or otherwise. The joint is covered by a lined or unlined sleeve B. In Fig. 2, the lining also covers the parts of the outsides of the pipes, which are situated within the sleeve, as shown at E. This part is tightened up by caulking.
Patent GB-189810965-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches.
Inventor: GIFKINS ARTHUR VERNON
Filed: 1898-05-13
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 10,965. Gifkins, A. V., and Hill, F. R., [trading as Hill, Gifkins, & Co.]. May 13. Switches.-A series of plates A forming the movable contact is placed in a carrier B provided with a handle and spring adapted to give a quick break. Between the plates are arranged spring distance-pieces C, and through them is passed the screw E which engages a nut F. The plates have a slight longitudinal movement on the screw, so that each can be independently adjusted between the fixed contacts H. The number of plates can be proportioned to the current.
Patent GB-189811078-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Ortho-toluolsulphochloride by the action of Chlorine on Ortho-toluolsulphonic Acid Salts in Presence of Phosphorus and a Suitable Dissolvent for the Last-named, for Example Bisulphide of Carbon.
Inventor: HACFF FRITZ
Filed: 1898-05-14
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 11,078. Hauff, F. May 14. o-Toluene - sulphonic - chloride. - In producing o-toluene-sulphonic-chloride from o-toluene sulphonic acid, the use of phosphorus pentachloride is dispensed with. In a leaden apparatus a quantity of phosphorus is dissolved in carbon bisulphide or other solvent, and the finely-ground toluene sulphonic acid salt added. Chlorine is then introduced until no further absorption occurs, when the carbon bisulphide is distilled off. The sulphochloride remains in the residue, and can be converted by aqueous ammonia into the sulphanide.
Patent GB-189813707-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electro-acoustic Telegraph with Morse Transmitter.
Inventor: FLECHTENMACHER NICOLAS
Filed: 1898-06-20
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 13,707. Flechtenmacher, N. June 20. Drawings to Specification. Switches.-In a system of Morse telegraphy, when a telephonic receiver is employed a supporting-lever for the receiver is mounted on the base of the bell. The lever is provided with switch contacts for cutting the bell or receiver out of circuit.
Patent GB-189817880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pushes and like Contacts for Electrical Circuits.
Inventor: LAMBERT WALTER REGINALD
Filed: 1898-08-19
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 17,880. Lambert, W. R. Aug. 19. Switches.-In a push or the like the fixed contacts d, d<1> are mounted in a barrel A, and the circuit is completed by a split hemispherical contact C carried on the shank b of the press-button a. The Provisional Specification states that a catch may be fitted for locking the switch in position.
Patent GB-189819394-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Motor to be Driven by Steam or other Motive Fluid.
Inventor: LOHMANN CONRAD FRIEDRICH CHRIS
Filed: 1898-09-12
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 19,394. Lohmann, C. F. C. Sept. 12. Steam &c. turbines.-Relates to a turbine driven initially by steam cr other motive fluid, passing through the hollow shaft C and radial passages E to the blades F, F<1>, either alone or in combination with an air current passing between the blades and created by a chimney H, a fan, or both. The wheel may be made in one piece, or in halves A and A' separated by an insulated non-conducting material B. Each half carries vanes or blades F and F<1>, insulated from one another and inclined approximately at the angle of magnetic dip. A slide valve actuated by the motor may be used to open the motive-fluid passage at intervals. Figs. 2 and 3 show two forms of blades.
Patent GB-189819681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wave Motors.
Inventor: SPURGEON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-09-16
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 19,681. Spurgeon, W. Sept. 16. Actuating pumps by means of sea waves. A float C, surrounded and guided by a protective casing A, is connected by rods C' and a crosshead B' to the plunger B<3> of a pump B. The apparatus is erected on the foreshore in connection with a pier, groin, or the like A', and the rising and falling of the float due to the waves actuates the pump. The pump cylinder and plunger are made sufficiently long to enable the apparatus to work at all states of the tide.
Patent GB-189821289-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Water Heating and Purifying Apparatus.
Inventor: WRIGHT WARWICK JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-10-10
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 21,289. Wright, W. J. Oct. 10. Filters; water, purifying. - An appliance for heating water by means of steam and for purifying it by means of reagents and a filter is shown in Fig. 1. The steam is first passed through a greaseseparating chamber b, which has a division p, perforated at its lower end and carrying ridges p<1>. It then enters the mixing-chamber c, into which the water and reagents are introduced through the pipes hand k respectively, and mixed in the tray g. The water overflows from the tray, meets the ascending current of steam, and then passes into the settling-chamber a, from which it passes down into the filter placed in the lower chamber d. A float valve j regulates the supply of water, and the amount of reagent supplied is proportioned to the amount of water filtered by means of an auxiliary pump driven from the pump which withdraws the treated water.
Patent GB-189911568-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Cycling Skirts for Ladies' use.
Inventor: COOKE MARY
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 11,568. Cooke, M., [trading as Christie & Co.]. June 5. Costumes, cyclists'.-The costume consists of a complete underskirt, shown in side view in Fig. 1, and of a divided overskirt, shown in rear view in Fig. 2. The front part of the skirt from the line a, a is made of lining material, and the rear part of cloth. It is provided with two pockets b, one on each side. The overskirt is made up of a front width and a gore d lined with horse-hair on each side.
Patent GB-189920653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Horse-shoes and to Calks therefor.
Inventor: TUECHLER EDUARD
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 20,653. T³chler, E., and Herz, L. R. von. Oct. 14. Roughing; calks.-The detachable calk 6, whether sharp or blunt or recessed to receive rubber plugs, is fixed to the shoe 1 by one or more pins or hooks 8, 9 formed on the calk, which pass through holes in the shoe and are fixed by a transverse key or wedge 10 hooked at 11. The hooks 8, 9 may enter the shoe in a horizontal direction.
Patent GB-189921806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motors for Automotor Vehicles.
Inventor: METTEWIE LOUIS
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 21,806. Mettewie, L., and Rochet, L. Oct. 31. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to vehicles propelled by petroleum, petroleum spirit, or like motors. Figs. 1 and 2 show in elevation and plan, respectively, the motor adapted to a carriage body. Between the explosion motors 1 and the driving-axle 7 are aircompressors 2 worked by the motors, and an air accumulator 5 connected with compressed - air machine, 6 which drive the car. By these means, various speeds in both directions may be obtained, and the explosion motor may be cooled by the expansion of the compressed air. The air, after expanding in the cylinders 6, escapes into a pipe 8. traversing cooling-pipes 9 filled with water. The expansion is regulated by a lever system 10, which allows of forward and backward running. A. valve on the reservoir 5 allows the air to escape at a maximum pressure, so that the air escaping through the pipe 14 acts on the piston 16 and breaks contact between the rod 18 and plate 19, so stopping the ignition and the compression of air. The motor is put into action by depressing the pedal 25, which, by lever mechanism, causes a milled roller 22 to press against the flywheel 41. The pedal 25 at the same time, by means of the levers 27. prevents the suction valves 28 of the compressors 2 from falling back on their seats, so preventing compression and reducing the resistance. The re-starting of the motor may be rendered automatic by means of a pneumatic device similar to that which stops the ignition. The resistance of the spring 12 is adjusted by means of the handle 31. The motor may be independent of the frame, and supported by vertical and lateral springs attached to the other parts. A rotary pump 35 circulates the cooling-water round the motors and cooling-pipes. The speed is varied and the car reversed by means of the lever 10.
Patent GB-190011445-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Apparatus for Branding or Marking Paper and other Material.
Inventor: MEULEN JOHANNES HENDRICUS VAN
Filed: 1900-06-23
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 11,445. Meulen, J. H. van der, and Valk, C. C. van der. June 23. Branding by heat.-Relates to apparatus for use in branding or marking paper and other material and especially for stamping securities, which have been withdrawn from circulation, with a cancelling-mark, as, for example, the phrase " Without Value." The die 5 is mounted within a block 4 projecting from the lower part of a heated casing 1, which is protected by a bad conductor of heat 7, and is furnished with a discharge pipe 2 for waste gases. The casing is heated by means of a burner comprising a pipe 6 protected by a bad conductor of heat 9, and provided with a perforated disc or burner plate 8 of talc. The upper end of the pipe 6 is formed with apertures 19, which are preferably partially covered by a flange 20. Petroleum is conducted along a pipe 10, and past a valve 11 and filter 12 into a pipe 13, whence the petroleum enters a vaporizing-tube 14, consisting of a bent pipe situated beneath the plate 8. The vapours produced in the tube 14 flow along a pipe 15, and are delivered from a nozzle 17 into the tube 6. Induced currents of air flow into the open end of the pipe 6, and mix with the petroleum vapours. Wire-gauze partitions 29, 30, inserted in the pipe 6, serve to facilitate the mixture of the air with the vapours. A pipe 21, closed by a transparent plate 23, is fitted to the casing 1, and serves as a means of access to the burner. The entire apparatus is supported by arms 24, 25, which are secured to a standard 26, and are oscillated by means of a chain-wheel 27, chain 28, and treadle-lever.