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Patent GB-189729394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closing Manholes and like Openings in Tanks and other Vessels.
Inventor: HEWENS ALFRED
Filed: 1897-12-11
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 29,394. Hewens, A. Dec. 11. Locking nuts.- Chambers I are formed on a manhole cover or the like to receive the nuts, which may then be locked by pouring in wax or molten metal.
Patent GB-189729586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Transformers.
Filed: 1897-12-14
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 29,586. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Moody, W. S.]. Dec. 14. Transformers.-Relates to the arrangement of the coils on a single-circuit core so as to give satisfactory regulation when the load becomes unequal on the different branches of a three-wire system. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement with a twowire system supplying the primary, the secondary of which is connected to a three-wire system. The two primary coils F, F', one on each leg, are connected in series. The secondary is divided into coils C, G', G<2>, G<3>, which are connected in pairs, the coils of each pair being mounted on separate legs. The coils G, G<3> are connected between the main H and the neutral wire I and the coils G<1>, G<2> between the main J and the neutral wire. The coils should be at a substantially equal inductive distance from the primary, being preferably arranged as shown (on one leg) in Fig. 3. Transformers may be similarly arranged when both primary and secondary are three wire systems, or where the primary is a three-wire and the secondary is a two-wire system.
Patent GB-189730211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Insulating Conduits for Electric Conductors.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1897-12-21
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 30,211. Thompson, W. P., [Jungbluth, J.]. Dec. 21. Moulding conduits for electric conductors.-Fig. 1 shows a section of the mould and conduit block. C is a two-part mould having a removable bottom plate G and a die plate F. An upper die plate E is placed over the powdered material, and the plunger plate D carrying the core rods is placed over the plate E. Catches are provided for holding the plate E in its lowest position. The plates E, F are provided with ring projections for removing the sharp edges of the tubular openings.
Patent GB-189730708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cycles.
Inventor: COLLINGBOURNE THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1897-12-29
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 30,708. Collingbourne, T. H., Shutt, T., and Ryden, R., [trading as Ribblesdale Cycle Co.]. Drawings to Specification. Tyres, pneuntatic; spokes.-The chain which secures the tyre-inflating valve to the spokes is prevented from slipping down the spoke by a small cross-piece or bulge formed on the spoke.
Patent GB-189805822-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Automatically Gripping Cords Carrying any Weight.
Inventor: IORNS CHARLES RISBEE
Filed: 1898-03-09
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 5822. Iorns, C. R. March 9. Cleats or holders.-Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to a blind cord; it is, however, equally applicable to any cord sustaining a weight. The cord k is held between a pulley a and cam or pawl c, both of which may be serrated. The cam c is pivoted at d, and is lifted off the cord by a finger g, which is mounted on a spindle e actuated by an arm h and cord i. In a modification, the cord i is connected directly to the cam.
Patent GB-189808324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cans for Oil and other Liquids.
Inventor: LIED FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 8324. Lied, F. April 7. Cans.-Relates to cans for holding inflammable liquids such as naphtha, gasolene, or ether. The inner end of the spout C is ordinarily kept closed by a valve c, which is pressed up by screwing down the cap E against the head of a rod d<1> connected to a lever b. The valve c is opened by partly unscrewing the cap E, a spring d<4> lifting the rod d<1>. The unscrewing of the cap also admits air.
Patent GB-189809053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Weighing-apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-04-19
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 9053. Boult, A. J., [Myers, D.]. April 19. Spring balances ; indicating-mechanism.-Relates to spring balance scales with indicating-devices for showing the weight and value of articles placed on the scale-pan. Fig. 3 shows the apparatus with the face-plate removed. The scale springs are carried by horizontal brackets on the vertical bars a<2> secured to the scale frame. The runner B actuates the pinion d, which is secured to the spindle carrying the movable indicator devices. The pneumatic dash-pot cylinder E, having one end open, is fixed to the scale frame above the scale spindle, its plunger working loosely and being connected by a bent rod K with universal joints to the runner. There are two face-plates with sight openings, each consisting of a horizontal bridgebar J with grooves into which fit two nearlysemicircular plates j, j<1>, and furnishing a bearing for the scale spindle. Two dials, one with annular rows of value-indicating figures, and the other having an annular row of weight indications, are secured to the scale spindle and are read through arc-shaped openings provided in the face plates, which possess projecting adjustable pointers.
Patent GB-189811583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Machines for Sizing Yarns and Threads.
Inventor: TETLOW HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 11,583. Tetlow, H. May 23. Drawings to Specification. Agitating liquids by air jets.-Compressed air, which may be heated or not, is used instead of or in conjunction with steam for agitating the size in machines for sizing yarns and threads and in the vats used in making the size.
Patent GB-189811969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Filling Match Boxes.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1898-05-26
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 11,969. Heys, W. G., [Maschinen Fabrik Prometheus Gesellschaft mit beschrõnkter Haftung]. May 26. Measured quantities, delivering.-Matches are taken from the dipping-frame by any suitable means and are placed within a case a, having a removable base, and divided into compartments by partitions b the width of which may be less than the length of a match. When the case has been filled, it is placed upon a platform c or the like, and the base is removed so as to allow the matches to fall through an aperture f leading to the filling- mechanism. The case may be fed forwards by means of a screw d, engaging with a disengaging- nut on the case a.
Patent GB-189816159-A (GB)
Title: Expanding Blocks, Centres, Boards, or Mounts for Braids, Binding or other Textile Materials.
Inventor: EDWARDS ELIZABETH ANNIE
Filed: 1898-07-25
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 16,159. Edwards, E. A. July 25. Bobbins.-T he boards A, B, pivoted together, have notches or recesses'N', N<2> on the ends to receive the loops of cord &c. By this arrangement, the material already wound on a board or core can be put on the core A, B, without having to unwind and re-wind it, the core, when the material is placed in the notches N', N<2>, being opened or straightened. The parts A, B are secured in place in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-189816629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carburetted Air Engines.
Inventor: REVEL LIEVIN LOUIS
Filed: 1898-07-30
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 16,629. RÚvel, L. L. July 30. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-The engine has two vertical cylinders W and two horizontal ones P. The pistons of each pair are connected to o p p o s i t e cranks. The cylinders P serve at starting as compressed - air cylinders, and d u r i n g normal working as pumps for charging the reservoir for starting, from which the cylinders W also draw their supply. The cylinders W at starting are supplied with compressed pure air in case the horizontal pistons are not in p o s i t i o n for effective operation, and after starting the direct supply of air is cut off and air which has passed through a heater t<30> and a carburetter 30 is admitted. In reversing, all four cylinders are at first worked by compressed air. The valves, of which the exhaust valves E', E<3> are shown, are operated by cam shafts p', w<1>, which are slid horizontally by compressed-air cylinders p<2>, p<3>, w<2>, w<3>, to put the various cams into and out of gear. The air supplied to these cylinders and to the motor cylinders is all controlled by two plug cocks, having ports at three different levels. The inlet to the pumps is controlled automatically by the pressure in the air reservoir. The cylinders are cooled by the escape of the exhaust through ports 40 to the air heater and a subsequent inrush of air through the exhaust valves, which air is expelled on the up-stroke.
Patent GB-189818057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Lamps.
Inventor: HORWITZ LEO
Filed: 1898-08-22
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 18,057. Horwitz, L. Aug. 22. Secondary batteries. -A portable battery lamp, especially for miners' use, is provided with two incandescent lamps h, h<1>, the second of which h h<1> automatically comes into operation if the main lamp h fails. The battery u carries two terminal strips v, which are held against connecting- springs on a partition k<1> by a back spring y; after recharging the battery, it is replaced so as to reverse the direction of the current through the lamp and automatic switch.
Patent GB-189818796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Working and Shaping or Moulding Dough and similar Plastic Substances, and in the Method or Process of Treating such Materials.
Inventor: CORBY WILLIAM STEPHEN
Filed: 1898-09-02
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 18,796. Corby, W. S., Corby, C. I., and Mayer, T. J. Sept. 2. Moulding dough.-A piece of dough is placed in a hopper N, rolled into a sheet by rollers K, and the sheet is carried forward by an endless travelling band C and rolled up to form a loaf. The rolling of the sheet is commenced when the front edge comes against a ribbed plate E, Fig. 3, or a pivoted plate L, Fig. 6, and the rolling is continued by the retardation of the upper part of the roll by a stationary pressure board E parallel to the band C. Flour is supplied to the rollers by hoppers I, and to the hopper N by a sifter, which is struck periodically by a hammer operated by cams. The board E is forced downwards by springs, or a frame A' carrying the endless band may be mounted on springs G<1> as shown in Fig. 12. The pressure board may be tapered to allow for an increase in diameter of the roll, and guides R are provided at the sides of the rollers to prevent spreading of the dough until the coiling is well advanced. In a modification, the sheet of dough is rolled by passing it between bands travelling in opposite directions at different speeds. Figs. 20 and 21 show other forms of the passage way for producing loaves of different shapes.
Patent GB-189823887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change-Speed Gear for Motor-cars and other purposes.
Inventor: COOPER FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-11-12
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 23,887. Cooper, F., and Marriott, T. R. Nov. 12. Motor road vehicles, variable-speed driving-gear for. Consists in the combination of positive and friction clutches controlled by cams in such a way that the load is released while the change of positive gear is being effected. The driving-shaft a carries two pinions in gear with clutch pinions b, c loose on the driven shaft d and a sleeve e respectively. The sleeve may be moved axially to engage the clutch e* on its end with either pinion ; the sleeve in turn is coupled to the shaft d by a friction clutch h, h<3>. The engagement of the clutches is controlled by a hand-lever g<3>, the boss of which is formed with cam-grooves g<1>, g<2> to receive pins e<2>, h<2> on rings connected through ball bearings to the sleeve e and clutch member h. The cam-grooves are formed so that the positive clutch is fully engaged with one pinion on the other before the friction clutch comes into action. A modified arrangement is described in the Provisional Specification.
Patent GB-189827453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motors.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1898-12-29
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 27,453. Leitner, H. Dec. 29. Motors; field magnets; armatures; frames; collecting-rings.-The field magnets, carried by the shaft a, are built up of iron laminae, cut so as to present six poles b, three of which are wound with insulated wire coils c, the ends of which are connected through a bore in the shaft to two collecting-rings. The armature is composed of iron laminµ g, serrated inside and outside to receive the winding h, and held between two side frames j, connected together by bolts l and supported by ball bearings on the shaft a. The armature winding h is connected in the ordinary manner to a commutator, upon which bear brushes carried by holders fixed to the shaft, and electrically connected to a second pair of collecting-rings. Either the field magnets or the armature may be made to revolve, or both may revolve in opposite directions. According to the Provisional Specification, the motors are particularly adapted to the propulsion of vehicles.
Patent GB-189900569-A (GB)
Title: A Composition for Application to Machine Belts.
Inventor: ELLIOTT JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-01-10
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 569. Elliott, J. Jan. 10. Adhesion compositions.-Machine belts are treated, to prevent slip, with a composition prepared as follows :-Sixteen ounces of resin and one ounce of shellac are reduced to powder, and seven ounces of rape oil and one ounce of spirits of wine are added. The mixture is boiled until it is converted into foam, and is then preserved in sealed cans.
Patent GB-189901197-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Combined Sharpener for Knives, Scissors, and other Blades.
Inventor: BRAMWELL JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1899-01-18
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 1197. Bramwell, J. H. Jan. 18. Steels for sharpening knives, scissors, surgical instruments, and the like are formed from a flat bar of steel B, with one or more similar pieces A', A<2> pivoted to it so as to be adjustable at any angle. The edges of the steel are rcunded, smoothed, longitudinally serrated, and then hardened. The cutting-edge to be sharpened is drawn between two inclined edges of the steel. The part B may be marked so as to show the angles which are suitable for various purposes. The end of the shank B may be formed into a handle, or into a shank for fitting into a wooden handle.
Patent GB-189905866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Materials for Harness.
Inventor: GOODWIN JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 5866. Goodwin, J. H. March 17. Materials.-Relates to materials for traces, reins, bridles, collars, bellybands, breeching, pole straps, saddles, &c. A thin hardened and tempered steel strip is encased in leather. The leather may be protected from injury by the steel'by casing the latter in canvas, rubber, &c. The steel core may be single or double. Fig. 1 shows a trace with a doubled steel core a encased in leather c. Attachment loops are shown at band d.
Patent GB-189908150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Car Couplers.
Inventor: HARLIN GEORGE CALVIN
Filed: 1899-04-18
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 8150. Harlin, G. C. April 18. Couplings, automatic.-The sleeve 8 of an arrowhead coupling is formed with a projecting part 7 having a spring bolt 6 for engagement with an aperture 5 in a sleeve 4 attached to the guideplate 2. A projection 9, working between shoulders 10, 10, limits the rotary movement for uncoupling. The uncoupling is effected by rotating the shaft 14 carrying the sheaves 13, which are connected to the bolt 6 by chains 11 passing through a guide 12. The first part of the movement withdraws the bolt 6, after which the sleeve 8 is rotated. Couplings, non-automatic. - In addition to the arrow-head coupling, a vertical plane coupling is provided for use when necessary, consisting of a flared guide a, h, the side h of which forms the draw-bar and works in the sleeve d. When the coupling is to be brought into action, the draw-bar is rotated by worm and bevel gear A, B from the shaft 14, so that the hooked end is swung over into a central position, the shoulder g bearing on the flange f. A pin may be inserted in the aperture i<1>, and the apparatus used as a link and pin coupling.
Patent GB-189913198-A (GB)
Title: Brakes or Retarders for Steam Ships, Sailing Vessels, and the like.
Inventor: OLIVER MARWOOD JOHN
Filed: 1899-06-26
Granted: 1900-06-26
Abstract: 13,198. Oliver, M. J. June 26. Stopping way -Plates b, b of aluminium, steel, or other material are hinged to the sides of the vessel. Normally they are held close to the sides by ropes e, e, which are led to some convenient form of hauling-gear. When it is desired to stop the vessel, the ropes are slackened to allow springs to push the plates away from the sides, whereupon they assume the positions shown in Fig. 2. When applied to new vessels the plates are let into recesses in the skin, and when applied to old vessels they are placed behind wedge-shaped fillets c, c.
Patent GB-189923718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Manufacture of Matches, and for Packing the same in Boxes.
Inventor: BARNES GEORGE ASA
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 23,718. Lake, H. H., [Barnes, G. A.]. Nov. 28. Sawing.-Wood in thin strips or veneers for making matches is delivered between two pairs of feeding-rollers along the plate, above which is a high-speed rotary cutter, and then beneath a second similar arrangement, consisting of a plate 20 above and a cutter 22 below, which cuts the bottom surface exactly beneath the cuts made in the top surface by the first cutter. The cutters may be of various forms, such as thin circular saws, giving square strips, or serrated plates in which the teeth are formed so as to cut grooves, resulting in round strips. The strips are passed on by corrugated rolls 23 and slightly upwardly inclined stationary guides to a cutter-bar 25, which in addition to an up-and-down motion also receives an oscillating movement with variable speed, so as to move outwards to a slight extent with the wood, which it cuts up into splints. The motions are imparted to the cutter by cam mechanism.
Patent GB-189924823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Cleansing Machines.
Inventor: WESKAMP HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-12-13
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 24,823. Weskamp, H. Dec. 13. Cleaning bottles.-The bottles are cleaned externally by the brushes n and the revolving brush d, and internally by the hollow perforated brushes n, which are supplied with water under pressure through the cocks m. The brushes n are screwed to the cocks m, and open the water supply when a bottle is placed in position, as shown on the left of Fig. 1. When the bottle is withdrawn, the brush is tilted up, as shown on the right of Fig. 1, so shutting off the water. The cocks m are provided with adjustable springs z, Fig. 2, to maintain the brushes in the tilted-up position.
Patent GB-189924986-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Charging Aerated Water Bottles, or Bottles for Containing other Waters or Liquids with Syrup or other Seasoning or Sweetening Property.
Inventor: BRYDEN JOHN
Filed: 1899-12-16
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 24,986. Bryden, J. Dec. 16. Bottling.-Relates to apparatus for simultaneously charging a number of aÙrated-water or like bottles with syrup &c. The case I of bottles R is placed on the movable table H, which is raised, by the operation of a lever, until the tubes D of the fillers C enter the mouths of the corresponding bottles. The recessed blocks E, which surround the tubes and bear on the bottle necks, are provided with springs G, to accommodate various sizes of bottles. The syrup is contained in the tanks M at each side. A cup N, having a discharge tube 0, is provided for each filler, the tubes being mounted on rocking shafts P operated by handlevers Q. When the bottles are in position, the cups and tubes N, O are tilted, as shown on the left of Fig. 2, so that the charge of syrup, lifted by each cup, is discharged through its tube 0 into the corresponding filler.
Patent GB-189925437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Reducing of Speed Multiplying Gear.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 25,437. Davidson, S.C. Dec. 22. Turbines.-The shaft 5, which may be that of a turbine, is geared to the driven shaft 7, coaxial with it, by means of two countershafts 9, 12, parallel to and equidistant from it, and spur-wheels 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19. This arrangement balances the pressure on the main shaft, and reduces the friction. The gearing is enclosed in a casing made in two parts 1, 2 and fitted with a central diaphragm 3. Bearings for the shafts are made in the sides of the casing and in the diaphragm ; the shafts 9, 12, however, may be supported in the diaphragm only. The casing is charged with lubricant, which the larger wheels dip into and scatter about.
Patent GB-190001536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Toy Cannons Applicable, or Partly Applicable, to Toy Guns and Pistols.
Inventor: WARNER THOMAS
Filed: 1900-01-24
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 1536. Warner, T. Jan. 24. Toy guns and pistols.-A toy cannon is described, but the invention is also applicable to toy guns and pistols. The stock b carrying the barrel a is connected by a pivot c to a cross-bar d turning on trunnions on the carriage e. The stock is formed with an extension b<1>, on which slides the breechblock i. The breech-block is held back by a catch l, which can be released by a trigger o, the block being then drawn forward by springs so as to force a projectile n through the barrel. The projectile may be fitted with a detonator or cap on its rear end, but in this case it is preferred to use a short projectile n, Fig. 3, Working in a tube q, in which is fitted a firing-rod r. A plate f and screw h serve to hold the barrel at the required elevation.
Patent GB-190010974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Accumulator Electrodes or Plates.
Inventor: RICKS ALBERT
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 10,974. Ricks, A. June 16. Secondary batteries. - An electrode is made up of a thin plate of vulcanite, aluminium, or other material, to which is applied a layer of active material in a hard granulated condition, the attachment being effected by an adhesive or in other ways. This layer serves as the means of attachment of the bulk of the active material, which is applied to it in the usual way. The connections g consist of thin perforated strips or plates of lead, which are simply laid against the face of the active material c and pressed against it by springs i of rubber or other insulating-material, the object being to avoid the inconveniences resulting from the soldering of the connections.
Patent GB-190012389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Piston-Valves for Fluid-pressure Engines.
Inventor: LENKE RUDOLPH
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 12,389. Lenke, R. July 9. Valves, distributing. -(1) Relates to piston valves of the kind in which a ring intermediate to the piston heads is employed to cut-off the supply of working fluid from the valve-chest simultaneously with the cylinder cut-off. In order to prevent this ring from binding owing to unequal expansion, the central part of the periphery is recessed at C<4>, and the recessed part alone is connected by ribs D to the valve body C. The ribs may themselves be resilient. (2) In order to complete the balancing of piston valves for vertical engines when they have the upper piston head C' slightly larger than the lower one C<2>, the upper end of the valve spindle B<1> is made of greater diameter than the lower end B<2>.