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Patent GB-189700619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of the Heads and Wheel Hubs of Safety Bicycles and other Velocipedes and Motor Carriages.
Inventor: GIBBS FRANK IORNS
Filed: 1897-01-09
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 619. Gibbs, F. I., and Wright, W. Jan. 9. Making parts of velocipedes, motor road. vehicles, and wheels.-The heads of bicycles and other velocipedes and motor road vehicles are made by stamping sheet metal, preferably previously tinned, to form two half shells which, when placed together, round a central tube C, Fig. 1, form the tube B<1> with the ballhead lugs b<3>, b<4> and the sockets b<1>, b<2> for receiving the frame bars, An openjointed tubular strengthening-piece d<3> may be fitted round the centre of the tube B<1>, and tubular linings d', d<2> may be fitted outside, or inside, or both outside and inside, the sockets b<1>, b<2>. The parts are then sweated, soldered, or brazed together. In another form, the sockets are preferably stamped with flanges in a single piece, and are inserted through holes in an open-jointed tube which is afterwards closed round the central tube C. The ball-head lugs are made separate and fitted on the ends of the tube C, all the parts being then fixed together. Cycle wheel hubs are made by stamping sheet metal into two half hubs F<1>, F<2>, Fig. 10, with hollow spoke flanges f<1>, f<2>. The two parts F, F<2> are then placed together round washers G<1>, G<2> and a tube C into which the ball-bearing cups H', H<2> are fitted and held in place by the flanges f<3>, f<4>. The whole of the parts are then sweated or brazed together. The parts F<1>, F<2> may be formed without the flanges f<3>, f<4>. In another form, Fig. 15, the hub is built up of a tube I, separate spoke flanges G<1>, G<2>, and caps J<1>, J<2>, containing the ball cups H<1>, H<2> assembled together as shown on a central tube C and all sweated or soldered together. Various forms of caps J<1>, J<2> are described, and they may be formed in one piece with the spoke flanges at either end of the caps. One form is described in which the bearing cups H<1>, H<2> are enclosed in dust caps.
Patent GB-189701404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Blinds.
Inventor: BASSETT FRED HERBERT
Filed: 1897-01-19
Granted: 1897-03-13
Abstract: 1404. Bassett, F. H. Jan. 19. Window blinds.-The blind roller 2, Figs. 1 and 4, turns freely upon the central rod 26, bearings being formed by a cap 34 and end plate 31 fixed to the roller. A double spring 27 is attached at one end to the rod 26 and at the other to the plate 31. The handle 38 is for winding up the spring. The rod 26 is rigidly connected to the pin 36<1>, which is extended at 18 and shaped to fit without turning in the doubled sheet-metal bracket d, Fig. 1, which has a split tubular part 10 to run on the guide-bars 6. The roller may be raised and lowered by cords 20 passing over pulleys 23 and attached to the brackets d. No pawl or ratchet-wheel is used with these rollers. The lower end of the blind is fixed by clutches 40, Fig. 2, pivoted to the blind slat and engaging the guide-bars 6. The clutches have elongated slots 49 to allow them to move outwards, and are raised to slide freely by tripping-levers 50 actuated by a cord 54. In a modification for hollow slats, the cord acts directly on the clutch. Fig. 17 shows a modification in which the clutch 40 is operated by slightly rotating the slat, which carries a plate 65 pivoted to the clutch and provided with an arm 68 to engage and tilt the clutch. Fig. 26 shows a car window blind with means for removing it from the window for dusting &c. The guide-bars 6 stop short of the bar 72, to which is fixed a catch 73 which has to be turned aside to liberate the clutch 40. The handle 75 may consist of a split ring clamped to the blind rod 77 by a screw.
Patent GB-189703643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pocket, Hand, or other Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: WILKINSON JOHN
Filed: 1897-02-11
Granted: 1897-03-20
Abstract: 3643. Wilkinson, J., and Wilkinson, A. Feb. 11. Cameras; dark slides.-Relates to a method of fitting the dark slide on a pocket or other portable camera to get the maximum possible size of picture. In the section shown in Fig. 2, the back of the camera body a is rabbeted at b, and on this rabbet the dark slide d is fitted as shown, and held by spring clips e. In a modification, the shutter of the dark slide does not come in contact with the back of the camera body, as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-189703800-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Press for Pressing the Rims of Straw Hats.
Inventor: LAY ALBERT
Filed: 1897-02-12
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 3800. Lay, A. Feb. 12. Straw hats.-Press for pressing the brims of straw hats. The hat k is placed with its brim l on a wet piece of calico, flannel, felt, &c. r resting on a bed c heated by a burner j. On the brim is placed an oval ring d with an arched top d<1>, which is pressed down by a plate b at the end of a screw h so as to press the brim. The block d may be attached directly to the screw h.
Patent GB-189718525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps.
Inventor: IVERSON NELS
Filed: 1897-08-10
Granted: 1897-10-02
Abstract: 18,525. Iverson, N. Aug. 10. Annular-chamber type.-A disc 7, rotated by a crank or its equivalent 9, has cylindrical blades 10 which revolve in an annular water-way 3 formed between the two parts 2 of the casing. The water entering by the channel 4 is forced by the blades 10 to the outlet 5, the spring-actuated abutment 13 having a curved or cam surface 15 to engage with the curved backs 12 of the blades 10.
Patent GB-189724339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knife Boards and the like.
Inventor: HAGEMANN GUSTAV
Filed: 1897-10-21
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 24,339. Hagemann, G. Oct. 21. Hones are made from an artificial cork impregnated with grinding or polishing pastes. The artificial cork is made of powdered cork in collodion, resin, or glue.
Patent GB-189726026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Covers or Domes of the Switches of Electrical Glow Lamps, which Improvements are also applicable to other Electrical Switches.
Inventor: EVERED RICHARD GEORGE
Filed: 1897-11-09
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 26,026. Evered, R. G. Nov. 9. Drawings to Specification. Switches.-Covers for switches for glow lamps or other purposes are lined or coated internally in order to prevent short-circuiting. The lining may be of rubber or vulcanite or the like, moulded to the desired shape and applied whilst still plastic to the cover. Instead of applying a fashioned lining, the surface may be coated with rubber solution ; or a coating of varnish or drying linseed oil may be applied.
Patent GB-189730164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Lever Compensator for Rods Operating Points, Detectors, Lock Bars, and the like.
Inventor: BRUXBY HAYES
Filed: 1897-12-21
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 30,164. Bruxby, H. Dec. 21. Rod compensators.-Slots in the pivoted bar A engage pins on the slides E, F to which the rods are attached. The pivot for the bar A and rollers G for the slides are mounted between two side plates, one of which C is preferably made in one with the base C' and the other is bolted to it with distance-pieces D interposed. A cover H is provided.
Patent GB-189802455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Contacts, suitable for Railway Signalling and other Purposes.
Inventor: BURN ROBERT
Filed: 1898-01-31
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 2455. Burn, R., and Brown, A. C. Jan. 31. Electric railways.-The Provisional Specification states that an insulated rim or flange on the train wheels G may be brushed by wire tufts or brushes B, which are mounted on a suitable support F close to one of the rails, to complete a circuit for the transmission of power for motor or other purposes.
Patent GB-189808278-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fuse Box for Electric Light Cables.
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1899-04-07
Abstract: .8278. Henley's Telegraph Works Co., W. T., and Strang, D. S. April 7. Cut-outs.-A box is fitted so that armoured cables may enter through sockets, and it is also provided with a divided water-tight lid. The socket for the concentric cable A is divided into two parts E, E, the former being cast with the box D and the latter being carried by a sliding plate having a tongue e<2> fitting in a groove. A socket F shouldered to fit in E, E<1> is sweated on to the cable. The branches B<1>, B<2> are similarly fitted with sockets F<1> which tightly fit in openings in the box. The conductors are connected by fuses and clamps as usual. The lid is made in two detachable parts H and D<1>, the former having a glazed opening H<1> and being secured by a nut G to the latter.
Patent GB-189808286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magic Lanterns for Advertising and other purposes.
Inventor: PARSONAGE CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 8286. Parsonage, C. April 7. Magic-lanterns.-The slides of magic-lanterns for advertising and other purposes are carried on holders A which are hinged together to form an endless chain passing over four pivoted boxes or blocks B. One of the latter is actuated by clockwork &c. so as to move the slides intermittently, an interval of rest of a few seconds being allowed for the display of each slide.
Patent GB-189815885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro-magnetic Ore Separators.
Inventor: LANGGUTH HUGO ERICH
Filed: 1898-07-20
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 15,885. Langguth, H. E. July 20. Magnetic separators.-A rotary electromagnet, shown in Fig. 2, for use in treating ores comprises a soft iron core K, having pan-shaped pole-pieces A, B, and wound with wire w<1>. Between the polepieces are one or more iron rings R, and a wire is wound in the spaces between the rings and pieces A, B, and connected to the wire w<1>. A third coil w<2> may be wound over the ends of the core. In a modified form, the rings R are not used, and the pole-pieces are cylindrical. The ore may be supplied from a hopper to the upper surface of the rotating electromagnet, or, as shown in Fig. 5, the ore may be supplied to an endless band F passing over a separator 2, which is placed beneath and works in conjunction with a second separator 1.
Patent GB-189901853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Rape, Ravison, and other Seed-meal for Use as Food for Cattle and other Animals, and in the Recovery of a By-product.
Inventor: MACILWAINE ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 1853. MacIlwaine, A. W., and Caley, J. Jan. 26. Bitter principles, removing from flour and meal.- The meal of rape, ravison, dodder, and other seeds is rendered suitable for use as food for cattle and other animals by removing the bitter principles as follows :-The meal, after extraction of the oil by means of a solvent, is mixed with water in a vessel provided with a perforated false bottom covered with canvas, and then steam for boiling the water is admitted by means of perforated pipes, the charge being preferably stirred at the same time. Where a sample shows that the process has gone far enough, the mass is pressed in a cylinder, or hydro-extracted, for removing the water, and then dried by air or otherwise. The liquid contains carbohydrates, as well as the bitter principles, and it is evaporated in a vacuum pan, or by other means, for recovering them.
Patent GB-189904462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Parts of Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: LANCASTER WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 4462. Lancaster, W. J. March 1. Cameras; shutters; tripod stands.-Relates to details of cameras. For focussing, the bars e<1>, Fig. 1, supporting the camera front, are bent at right-angles at their lower ends to fit in guiding- grooves j in a pair of racks j<3>. In a modification, the rods e<1> can be roughly adjusted on a rack frame and clamped, the rack frame being moved by a pinion for fine adjustment. The slotted back stays n are made with a notch n<12> and a spring o to facilitate rapid adjustment. The shutter, Fig. 4, consists of a perforated plate g', centered at g<7>, which can be moved across the lens by pressing a bell crank g<14>, a spring stud i<2> holding the plate at each end of a stroke. For long exposures, a slide h<2> is pushed up so as to arrest the stud g<16> when the shutter is open. To facilitate connection of the tripod top to the camera, a screwed stud s, Fig. 1, is made with a head of two diameters s<3> and s<5> ; s<3> passes through the largest aperture q<2> of a keyhole slot, while s<5> fits in a smaller aperture q<3> at the other end of the slot. Either the stud screws in the tripod top or it may be clamped by a nut.
Patent GB-189908488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Classifying and for Removing Dust and Light Material from Tea or other produce.
Inventor: JACKSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-22
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 8488. Jackson, W. April 22. Separating or sorting tea &c.-Relates to apparatus by which tea and other produce can be cleaned from dust &c., and classified into various qualities. The tea &c. is fed by a roller b into a hopper B, and thence down a passage formed of a frame A containing shelves a inclined downwards alternately from opposite sides, some of which shelves may be adjustable in position. The frame A forms one end of a chamber C at the opposite end of which is an exhaust fan D. The frame A may be hinged at the top and provided at the bottom with flexible joints h<2>. The heaviest material falls into a receptacle g beneath the frame A, lighter material pass. ing on to a farther receptacle G', while the lightest material passes out through the fan. Discharge doors g, g<1> to the receptacles G, G<1> may be periodically and simultaneously opened, or spaces may be left continuously open.
Patent GB-189911072-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Soap Trays.
Inventor: KYFFIN JOHN PERCY GRAHAM
Filed: 1899-05-27
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 11,072. Kyffin, J. P. G. May 27. Soap dishes. - The tray is formed with round pyramidical projections c and holes d.
Patent GB-189912964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Boxes of Cardboard and the like Material.
Inventor: URQUHART RIDLEY JAMES
Filed: 1899-06-22
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 12,964. Urquhart, R. J. June 22. Folding-boxes of cardboard and like material, formed from a blank which is cut and scored, as shown in Fig. 2, are fastened at the corners by means of tongues t on the sides which enter slits a in the adjacent sides and are doubled back and pass through slits a<1> in the sides provided with the tongues. The lid, which is similarly formed, may be separate from the box or integral with it. The tongues may be of metal and attached. The Provisional Specification also describes modifications of the tongues and of the manner of securing them.
Patent GB-189916546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches.
Inventor: STROUD ROBERT JOHN
Filed: 1899-08-15
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 16,546. Stroud, R. J. Aug. 15. Wrenches.-The wrench is for turning nuts, screw plugs for gas mains, &c. placed in positions inaccessible to an ordinary wrench. The movable jaw 4 is adjusted by a bolt 8 and nut 9 as shown. The fixed j jaw 1 is provided with a shank 11 with a taper end 12, hole 18, and pin 15. The wrench is turned by a crosshandle 13 with sockets 14 to fit the part 12, or it is turned by an ordinary wrench applied to the shank 11, which is steadied by fitting the pin 15 into the hole 16 of the handle. A spring pin 17 may be used to fit into the hole 18.
Patent GB-189921036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-bouys.
Inventor: WIESE CONRAD CARL ARTHUR EDWIE
Filed: 1899-10-20
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 21,036. Wiese, C. C. A. E., and Gr÷schner, C. F. M. Oct. 20. Buoys.-The buoy 1 is provided with an acetylene lamp 5 at the top of a central half-immersed pipe 3 having a generator 4 at the bottom and containing an electric ignition apraratus, which consists of a battery 22 rendering incandescent a platinum wire 25. The circuit contains a fuse 26 which melts in the luminous flame. The pipe 12 from the generator to the burner branches to an inflatable bulb 14, which makes a lever 15 trip a spring detent 16 from a finger 17 on a turncock in the main pipe. A spring 18 pulling an arm 19 then opens the cock, and the arm itself closes the electric circuit at a gap 27. The lamp may be used when the buoy is out of the water, by connecting a water tube 31 to the gas generator.
Patent GB-189923217-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Exhibiting or Displaying a Series of Cinematographic or other Pictures.
Inventor: MESSTER OSKAR
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,217. Messter, O. Nov. 21. Kinematographs and the like.- K i n e m a tographic or other pictures are displayed by being mounted, as shown, on a band F which is moved by a band C passing over a driving- roller A and roller B, guides D, E being provided so that the band F will bend at a sharp angle at the exit opening, causing the pictures to open out from one another as shown at G, H, so as to be fully displayed. The band F may be weighted, as shown.
Patent GB-189923911-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for the Treatment of Telluride Ores.
Inventor: HEAD CASIMIR JAMES
Filed: 1899-11-30
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 23,911. Head, C. J., and Wild, R. C. Nov. 30. Tellurium.-Ores which may contain tellurides are ground and lixiviated or digested for two to six hours with a solution containing about five per cent. of potash or soda, either carbonate or caustic; the mixture may be agitated and warmed with exhaust steam. Tellurium is precipitated from the alkaline solution by a reducing-sugar, or by acidifying and adding protochloride of tin or sulphur dioxide.
Patent GB-190004604-A (GB)
Title: Improved Life-saving Jacket.
Inventor: MONTAGNOLI ENRICO
Filed: 1900-03-10
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4604. M o n - tagnoli, E. March 10. Wearing-apparel, buoyant. - Consists of a sleeveless blouse which is tied up at the neck and waist and is inflated by blowing through a tube normally stowed in a pocket near the mouth.
Patent GB-190006471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Envelopes.
Inventor: BARY EMILE-MARIE-JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 6471. Bary, E. M. J. Oct. 9, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Envelopes, safety. Fig. 4 shows the form of blank. When folded on the dotted lines, the lines x, x, x and y, y, y form a continuous straight line diagonally across the envelope. The interlocking teeth A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J are gummed to the backs of the adjacent flaps. Marks may be made on the inner sides of the teeth in indelible ink, and rubbed over with wax, so as to give an indication if the envelope is damped or heated.
Patent GB-190008296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Direct Acting Steam Pumps.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 8296. Boult, A. J., [Oddesse-Dampfpumpen Gesellschaft]. May 4. Pumping-engines.-Relates to compensating-apparatus for direct-acting pumps using steam expansively. The compensating-cylinder a is arranged at right-angles to the pump stroke, and its plunger b rests on the joint between a link e pivoted to the frame, and a link c pivoted to the crosshead. There is thus no lateral pressure on the plunger. To equalize the action of the plunger b at each end of the stroke, three methods may be adopted, viz. : the adjustment of the pivot g in a preferably inclined direction t altering the length of the link e by a coupling u; altering the length of the piston-rod by washers v. The pressure on the top of the plunger b may be variable, instead of constant. This is effected by connecting the top of the cylinder a with a supply of air or steam at constant pressure, through an opening controlled by a valve opening either upwards or downwards.
Patent GB-190008851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-05-14
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 8851. Allison, C. A., [Strutt, W. H., and Reeves, A.]. May 14. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Relates to means for attaching rubber or like tyres to channelled wheel rims, a partial circumferential section being shown in Fig. 2. The end e<1> of the attaching-band d, which passes through the tyre c, has a plug e riveted on. This plug engages by means of a tongue e<2>, Fig. 5, with a second plug f, to which the other end d' of the attaching-band is finally riveted. The plug f takes against the undercut face a<2> of a hole in the felloe a, and the end d<1>, when riveted, projects over the plug e so as to hold the parts in position. The ends of the rubber have cut-away parts c<1> to allow for the plugs.
Patent GB-190011105-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Engine.
Inventor: DEARING DAVID MATTHEW
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 11,105. Dearing, D. M. June 19. Crescent - shaped chamber type.-A rotary engine actuated by steam and furnace gases is shown in side view and crosssection in Figs. 1 and 3 respectively. A number of similar engines may be mounted on the main shaft 8, two being shown geared together. Each engine has an eccentric hub 7 which rotates inside the chamber 6 and against which is pressed the pointed end of the sliding abutment 9. The abutment is adjustably bolted to a yoke 13 reciprocated by eccentrics 28 on the shaft, and slides between roller or ball bearings 10<a>, which can b e adjusted for wear by means of studs acting on inclined edges formed on the enclosing plates 10. Duplicate sets of steam pipes 14, admission valves 15, governing- valves 16,and exhaust ports 17 are provided for forward and reversed running. The admission valves are connected by gearing 22 to the shaft and the governing-valves are connected by gearing to an ordinary governor 20. Furnace gases are admitted at the beginning of each stroke through pipes 18<a> provided with check valves 18. To start the engine if it stops with the admission valve closed, steam is admitted through an emergency passage M ; or by means of a clutch, shown in Fig. 8, the admission-valve spindle can be disconnected and the valve rotated as required. The clutch consists of collars 42, 43 having intermeshing teeth and placed on the ends of the divided valve spindle 31. By means of an adjustable lever 56 the collar 42 can be freed from its fellow and the valve rotated as required.
Patent GB-190014232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Taps or Valves.
Inventor: CELERIER RAYMOND
Filed: 1900-08-08
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 14,232. CÚlerier, R. Aug. 8. Mixing-valves.-The plug a has two rectangular orifices b, c, of the same width but of different heights. The orifices are separated by a diaphragm o, and corresponding apertures m, n in the casing communicate with the supply pipes j, k. As the orifices in the plug have the same width, the liquids are mixed in the same proportions in different positions of the tap. More than two liquids may be mixed by a suitable modification of the tap.