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Patent GB-189719935-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Joining Metal Tubes to Lugs and other Fittings for Bicycle Frames and other Purposes.
Inventor: BOYD WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1897-08-30
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 19,935. Boyd, W. H. Aug. 30. Spigot-and-socket joints.- Fig. 1 shows the application to a cycle frame, but the invention is stated to be applicable to tubes generally. The lug A, or another tube, is oppositely tapered as shown at I and K, and is also longitudinally corrugated. The tube is shaped to fit the taper I and is slit at C for a short distance from its end. It is also circularly corrugated at D. The lug is shrunk on to the tube, the end of which is expanded to fit the taper K while it is also expanded so as to force it into the longitudinal corrugations of the lug. A tool for performing the last operation is shown, consisting of a bar having a lateral projection. The end of the lug is bent inwards into the groove D, the plane of which is oblique to the axis of the tube to prevent the latter from turning. In the lower part of the Figure is shown a joint in which the longitudinal corrugations are dispensed with. The joints may also be made with the insides of the lugs plain. A form of cycle fork is shown corrugated down the sides.
Patent GB-189723045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in "Bottom Brackets" for Cycles.
Inventor: HARDINGHAM GEORGE GATTON MELHU
Filed: 1897-10-07
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 23,045. Hardingham, G. G. M., [Atilla- Fahrrad-Werke Aktiengesellschaft, vorm. E. Kretzschmar & Co.]. Oct. 7. Ball bearings for velocipedes. Crank-axle bearings are constructed so that the outer cylinder is brazed to the frame before being prepared for the reception of the bearings. The axle a is formed at one end with a boss b, having a groove c, which forms with two cups e', g, screwed in a sleeve e, a race for the balls f. The sleeve e is screwed on to a cylinder i, and is inserted into the bottom bracket q as shown. A sleeve o, loose on the other end of the axle and prevented from rotating thereon by a projection d on the axle, engaging a slot in the sleeve, is grooved to engage balls n carried in cups m<1>, g<1>, screwed into a sleeve m screwed to the other end of the cylinder i. The sleeves e and m are screwed inwards till their shoulders engage the cylinder q as shown.
Patent GB-189802093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Tumblers, Glasses, Vases and similar articles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-01-26
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: .2093. Boult, A. J., [Fondu, J. B.]. Jan. 26. Pottery.-Relates to the manufacture of glasses, tumblers, vases, &c., whether of glass, glazed ware, or porcelain, and consists of automatic means for cleaning, cutting, polishing, decorating, and generally finishing articles as received from the blower or moulder. The machine may be arranged to effect all the required operations in succession, the articles being carried on from one tool to another on a rotary table turning step by step, or, where large quantities are dealt with, separate double-acting machines may be employed for one, two, or more operations. Fig. 1 shows a plan of a machine having a table carrying eight rotary cups or sheaths 9 for the tumblers to be treated, rubber rings 10, 13 serving to grip them and ensure their rotation as seen in Fig. 8<a>. The tumbler is placed in its sheath at A'. At A<2> it is held before a diamond mounted in a special form of holder, and a line is traced on it. At A<3> it rotates before a blowpipe, which cuts it at the line traced. At A<4> the sharp edge is ground smooth by means of emery or like wheels, while at A<5> the edge is rounded off by a special grinding- device, and at A<6> it is polished by a special buffing or polishing tool, or may be reheated before a blowpipe for that purpose. At A<7> it may be decorated by tracing designs &c. upon it in decorating- liquid by means of a rose engine or like tool, and at A<8> these designs may be burnt in before the blowpipe. In addition to this the machine may effect the cleaning, grinding, and polishing of the bottom of the tumbler, producing either a flat or concave surface, but this is preferably done in special machines where large numbers are treated at one time. Numerous appliances for effecting the various operations are described in the Specification, which is illustrated by seventeen sheets of drawings. Fig. 12 shows an example of a grinding-device for concave bottomed tumblers. The tumbler V is held on a mandrel with rubber rings, and is rotated before the grinding-discs B, B<1>, which themselves rotate with the spindle C as well as about the axis of the driving-shaft P. Fig. 19 shows an example of a rounding-off device for the edges of tumblers, in which the grinding-rods 90, 91 open and close with a scissors-like action, while the tumbler and the shaft B rotate in opposite directions. In general, the surfaces to be cut and polished are first cleaned by iron discs supplied with sand, then cut with sandstone, and finally polished by wooden, cork, &c. discs with suitable polishing-medium, the three processes being automatically effected in succession on the same machine. A special machine is described for fluting or similarly cutting tumblers, provision being arranged for producing the cut faces with any desired curvature or outline.
Patent GB-189802421-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rolling Mill for Rolling Wheels and the like.
Inventor: SCHOLTA JOHANN
Filed: 1898-01-29
Granted: 1899-03-29
Abstract: 2421. Scholta, J. Jan. 29. Rolling.-A mill for rolling discshaped wheel s, pulleys, and like articles from cast, forged, or stamped blanks, has two shafts A carrying rolls c and driven by wheels D from a motor shaft E. The upper shaft is journalled in standards a, b and the lower shaft has spherical bearings i, l, the latter being in the standard b, and the former in a carrier l<1> which is carried by, and can be raised by, a ram d, to adjust the distance between the rolls c. The carrier has a table t, moved horizontally by a ram m'. The table has a mandrel r o n which the blank is placed and a guide-roller (not shown). Rolls s, u adjustable horizontally, and a roll z adjustable vertically, co-act with the rolls c to roll the disc to the required shape, the guide-roll keeping the work central, especially when the work has no central aperture, or no mandrel is used. The mandrel has a central and radiating holes to allow water to reach the hub to cool it evenly with the rest of tho disc. The bearing l is vertically adjustable by a wedge v. The lower shaft slides in its bearings to allow the relative horizontal positions of the rolls c to be adjusted when the lower roll is moved vertically. This is effected by adjusting bolts (not shown) connecting a crosshead e to the standard b. The crosshead is mounted on a sleeve secured to the shaft, and is mounted in links f pivoted to the standard.
Patent GB-189803535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Temples for Looms.
Inventor: LUPTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-02-12
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 3535. Lupton, W., Lupton, H. E., and Lupton, J. C. Feb. 12. Loom temples.-In addition to the teeth being arranged spirally in the direction c d, as usual, they are also arranged spirally in the other direction a b, Fig. 1. The teeth may be raised out of the metal, as shown, or they may be pinned into the metal, or formed by grooving. The rollers may be used in 'trough and roller temples,' Fig. 4, in which case a part G of the bearing G<1> is reduced to receive the head of the fixing-bolt I, or in 'crown' temples, Fig. 6, in which case the pivot cap H has a slot K to receive the fixing-bolt M, and raised parts L to fit the roller ends.
Patent GB-189811651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with Carding Engines.
Inventor: JOSEPHY GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 11,651. Josephy, G., and Sch÷neich, E. May 23. Garding-engines.-Hard and inelastic portions, hairs, &c. are removed from the wool or other fibre by means of an adjustable blade 1 arranged between the ' fancy' and the doffer. The refuse passes along a table 3 into a receptacle, being assisted in its passage by the current of air produced by the rotation of the fancy. The knife is made twice the length of the carding-cylinder, and is reciprocated longitudinally in order that it may be cleaned by revolving brushes at the ends of the cylinder. In a modification, several knives are mounted upon an axle, which is turned intermittently to bring the knives in succession into working contact with the cylinder and to remove them therefrom in order that they may be cleaned by a revolving brush.
Patent GB-189813318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Heat-accumulators for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: BOULANGER PAUL ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-06-14
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 13,318. Boulanger, P. A., [Kouznezoff, W.]. June 14. Feedwater, supplying and controlling.-The object is to enable the feedwater stored in the tanks upon a locomotive boiler, as described in Specification No. 25,756, A.D. 1896, to be automatically supplied to the boiler when, the locomotive being hard pressed, the water level in the boiler is lowering. Fig. 1 shows a portion of a locomotive boiler to which the superposed feedwater reservoir with its accessories is attached. Fig. 2, a view at right-angles to Fig. 1, shows in section the valves controlling the supplies of steam to the feed-injector. This injector C is supplied with steam both from the reservoir B and from the boiler A. The valve E which directly controls the supply to the injector is upon the same spindle as the valve F, from behind which the steam from the reservoir proceeds. The valve G directly controls the supply from the boiler, while the valve H may shut off the steam from the reservoir. The action is as follows :-The reservoir being ompty of water, the reservoir valve F and the boiler valve G are opened, and the injector operated until the level of water in the boiler is raised above the open end of a pipe Q, the other extremity of which opens to the upper end of the reservoir. The injector, continuing its working, reduces the pressure of steam in the reservoir relatively to that in the boiler, with the result that boiler water ascends the pipe Q and fills the reservoir. The float M and valve L then close the pipe K, so that the supply of steam to the injector from the reservoir is cut off. The injector is then stopped. As soon as the level in the boiler falls below the opening of the pipe Q, the pressure is equalized in the boiler and the reservoir. The heated water then descends by the pipe P which connects the lower portion of the reservoir and the boiler, and replaces the water used up as steam. In the case of boilers with limited room overhead, a cylindrical tank of smaller diameter is placed on each side of the steam space of the boiler.
Patent GB-189817365-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cocks and Valves for Steam Boilers and other like Purposes.
Inventor: WALLIKER JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1898-08-11
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 17,365. Walliker, J. G. Aug. 11. Repairing, facilitating.-A ball or other valve f, which is normally held from its seat k by a projection g of a lift valve or plug cock casing, is closed by fluid pressure when the main valve is removed for repairs. Openings h are formed in the extension g. The valve box a is preferably made in two parts united at e, and has guides i and a screw-threaded part b for attachment to a steam generator &c. The Provisional Specification describes a modification in which the projection g is loose and separate from the main valve casing.
Patent GB-189817673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: KARAVODINE VICTOR
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 17,673. Karavodine, V. Aug 16. Steam and furnace-gas engine furnaces.-Relates to a generator for producing a mixture of steam and furnace gases suitable for feeding a thermic motor. The generator is hermetically closed and so arranged that the fuel, water, and air may be introduced, and the cinders removed, without diminishing the high pressure. The fireclay chamber b within the metallic receiver A is divided into two compartments separated by a horizontal partition and communicating by the channel D. The pipe F conducts the fluid to the motor. The fuel is placed in the pipe R, which is closed at each end by caps S and X, and fed on to the grate by advancing the disc n. Rotary bars f crush the slag and cinders, which fall into the pipe N through the plug hole of the cock M. Water fills the lower part of the receiver A and is renewed as required by a pump which also sends water and spray to the upper compartment. The air pump, Fig. 3, delivers air at high pressure into the metallic receiver A. Only the quantity of air required for the motor is allowed to pass by reason of the motor governor controlling the lever M<1> and nut L<1> and the eccentrics T, T<1> opening the valves a, a<1>.
Patent GB-189820915-A (GB)
Title: Appliances for Indicating the Outline of a Human Body or Figure, and for the Making a Dress Patterns Conformably therewith.
Inventor: NEUFLIESS JAMES
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 20,915. Neufliess, J., and Tenenbaum, A. Oct. 4. Measuring for.-Relates to appliances for obtaining patterns for garments, and consists of a skeleton framework, Fig. 1, which is fitted on the person to be measured. This framework consists of a number of shapes or bands adjustably fitted together and connected by double clips, Fig. 5, at their crossing points so that they can move freely. The bands H, H<1> for the armhole seams are in the form of chains. Formed on or connected to the bands are studs or projections a, so that, when the framework is in place, a sheet of paper, gauze, or the like can be stretched over the framework and the projections a prick the outline of the required pattern on the sheet.
Patent GB-189821234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Curry Combs.
Inventor: PICARD PIERRE
Filed: 1898-10-08
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 21,234. Picard, P. Oct. 8. Currycombs.-The blades, alternately plain and toothed, are made removable so that they may be readily sharpened. The blades b, c are threaded on rods a with ferrules or distance-pieces f and nuts e. The rods may be fixed into the handle d, or the handle may be separately and removably fixed. A hand-strap may be attached to the back of the currycomb. Dust &c. is caught by a backplate g, and the middle blade c is lengthened so that it may be knocked on the ground &c. to jerk out the dust. The teeth on the blades b may be of ordinary form, or may be inclined, the inclination on one blade being opposite to that on the next.
Patent GB-189823841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus for Electrically Driven Cranes and the like.
Inventor: REID JAMES BOYD
Filed: 1898-11-12
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 23,841. Reid, J. B. Nov. 12. Cranes; brakes of general application.-Refers to a form of Weston's brake for automatically regulating the descent of the load. Upon the main shaft D is screwed a sleeve E upon which the driving-pinion G is mounted. Between the end caps B and C are arranged the usual friction discs J and K keyed to the sleeve E and pulley A respectively. When, therefore, motion is given to the shaft D in the direction indicated on Fig. 1, the first effect is to cause the caps B and C to approximate, thus bringing the brake into action to lock together the shaft D, caps Band C, pulley A, and sleeve E. The differential band brake A<1> prevents the load from running down prematurely. By rotating the shaft D in the lowering direction, the brake is liberated and the load falls until, by the rotation of the pinion G, the brake is again brought into operation to check the descent.
Patent GB-189825891-A (GB)
Title: A Cover and Lid for Cinder Sifting and other Shovels and the like.
Inventor: BRINDLE THOMAS
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1899-12-08
Abstract: 25,891. Brindle, T., and Ellison, J. R. Dec. 8. Cinder sifters.- Sifting-shovels for cinders &c. are constructed, as shown in Fig. 1, with a hinged spring lid f provided with a handle e which can be gripped at the same time as the handle h.
Patent GB-189826214-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrical Furnace.
Inventor: PHILLIPS EDWIN BURBAGE
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 26,214. Phillips, E. B., and Bray, W. H. Dec. 12. Electric furnaces.-An open furnace for making calcium carbide is built as shown in vertical section, the bottom being a block o, supported by a screw k geared to a hand-wheel h, so that it may be lowered into an archway or through a floor supporting the furnace, as the carbide accumulates. In a modified arrangement, the screw is supported by a bracket on a vertical shaft, and can be turned aside with the block o from under the carbide. The screw may be replaced by a rack and pinion. The ends of the furnace are formed by two electrodes d, which are elongated and grooved horizontally, and are movable by screw clamps g, each carried by two shafts and four wheels b on plates c. The shafts can be turned by hand-wheels a, and the wheels b are toothed to engage racks on the plates c.
Patent GB-189902128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Bricks, Tiles and the like.
Inventor: ROBINSON BENJAMIN
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 2128. Robinson, B. Jan. 31. Moulding bricks, tiles, &c.-A half mould F, with tapered cores D, is secured to the balanced table G of an extrusion machine, and the upper half A of the mould is fixed to the die plate of the machine. Upper cores C, fixed to a cross-bar or bridge D<1>, are tapered above and below the die plate, and are arranged in line with the cores D. The machine is worked in the same manner as a sanitary pipe machine, and the hollow brick or tile is cut off by a wire after the table has been lowered. Light hollow glazed bricks are produced which require less firing than ordinary solid bricks.
Patent GB-189907572-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Cutting Fabrics.
Inventor: SEGERBRECHT FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 7572. Segebrecht, F. April 11. Cutting-machines for fabrics; cutting-tools, hand.-The rotary-disc cutter b is driven directly by the flexible shaft c, and is manipulated by the handle g. The casing a is formed in one piece, and the partof it through which the spindle passes forms a lubricant receptacle which is closed by the lid i.
Patent GB-189914789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Locking Apparatus for Railway Signals.
Inventor: JELFS GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,789. Jelfs, G. H. July 18. Controlling and locking signals. - Relates to an electrical locking-apparatus, which prevents the semaphore from being lowered b the signal pull, except when an electric current is transmitted to the apparatus. Two slides b, c, connected respectively to the balance lever and semaphore arm, are arranged within the casing a on the signal post. The slide b carries the electromagnet e, and also a pivoted arm g, provided with a pin m, which projects through the slot l in the slide b into the slot n, o in the slide c. The armature i of the electromagnet is connected by the lever j to the locking-pin k of a slide h pivoted to the arm g. When the magnet is not energized, the slide h is free, and the movement of the slide b causes the pin m to enter the slot o, without operating the slide c. When the magnet is energized, the slide h is locked so that the arm g cannot move, and the movement of the slide b operates the slide c to lower the signal. In a modification, in which the lever j is omitted and the locking-pin k is directly connected to the armature, the signal can be lowered except when the magnet e is energized.
Patent GB-189915900-A (GB)
Title: A By-pass Cock for Self-lighting Gas Burners.
Inventor: BACHMEYER AUGUST
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 15,900. Bachmeyer, A. Aug. 3. Grant of Patent refused. Lighting gas.-Relates to the cocks of incandescent and other gas lights provided with platinum and similar automatic iguiting - devices. Fig. 1 shows the position of the plug of the cock when gas is cut off from both the burner g and the igniter h. Fig. 2 shows its position when gas is being supplied to the igniter only, and Fig. 3 when gas is being supplied to the burner only. A retarding-device is provided so that the cock is retained sufficiently long in the position shown in Fig. 2 to ensure the action of the igniter. The movements of the plug are limited, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, by a pin c and washer d in which is cut a recess k having one end inclined. A tapered plug l is pressed by a spring into this recess. The movement of the plug is retarded while the inclined end of the recess presses in the spring plug l. A spring co-acting with a notch in the edge of the washer may be substituted for the plug and recess.
Patent GB-189919176-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake or Retarding Mechanism.
Inventor: OTTO EDWARD CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-09-23
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 19,176. Otto, E. C. F., and Otto, E. C. F. Sept. 23. Brakes.-Relates to brakes for wheeled vehicles and machinery in general. A jointed band or chain A is expanded, against the inner surface of a brake rim C fixed to the wheel X, by means of a lever W engaging with a stud a' at one end of it ; the other end of the band engages, by means of a projection a', with some part fixed to the framework of the vehicle or machine, such as the drum B, upon which the band is supported when idle; a spring serves to draw the band down upon this drum. The acting surface of the band is curved to suit the surface with which it engages, and the ends of the link butt against each other. The band may, however, be arranged to contract upon the outer surface of a brake rim.
Patent GB-189919842-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bolt and Nut Lock, principally adapted for Railway Purposes.
Inventor: BAKER FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 19,842. Baker, F. Oct. 3. Locking bolts and nuts.- The bolt-hole in the nut E is plain and tapering for a part or the whole of its length. The bolt A is tubular, and split at its end, which is expanded in the nut by a key D. The key may be kept in place by a pin I, or by serrating its end, or by splitting its end and spreading it out. In rail joints, the nuts may be dispensed with, the bolts being expanded in taper holes in the fishplate.