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Patent GB-189814047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Bricks, Clay Blocks, Tiles, and the like.
Inventor: BRADSHAW RICHARD
Filed: 1898-06-24
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 14,047. Bradshaw, R. June 24. Moulding bricks, blocks, and tiles.-A pug-mill shaft A, mounted in thrust bearings B, is arranged to work in two cylinders C, D so as to make the pressures balance one another. One cylinder is smaller than the other, and is used for dry or stiff clay, so as to produce the same resistance as the more plastic clay in the large cylinder. Clay is fed to the cylinders by hoppers C, D<1>, and is forced through perforated rotary or non-rotary plates, and through mouthpieces or dies E. Positivelyrotated rollers G regulate the width of the die, and give any desired configuration to the sides of the stream of clay.
Patent GB-189901512-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Supplying Consecrated Water.
Inventor: BRUNS JOHANN JACOB
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 1512. Bruns, J. J. Jan. 23. Churches.-Relates to apparatus for supplying a constant drip of holy water to stoups in Catholic churches. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a reservoir W is closed by an airtight screwed or other cover D, fitted with an air-escape cock e. A neck or cylindrical extension h of the reservoir touches the bottom of a dish S provided with a bent tube t containing a wick or bundle of fibre f which carries over the water by capillary action. The neck h is made with an aperture o which can be closed by a sliding sleeve v. When the sleeve is raised, the water level in the dish is automatically maintained at the same height as the upper edge or point of the aperture. A conical valve or needle x regulates the flow of water through the tube to the stoup B, which is provided with a grooved inclined plate P for the reception and conduction of the water. In a modification, shown in Fig. 2, the neck of the reservoir is fitted with a grooved conical plug K and a stop cock V. A sloping aperture o at the end of the neck or pipe limits the rise of the water level in the dish. In another arrangement, shown in Fig. 3, the reservoir is filled by inverting it, and removing the neck. The neck is secured to the mouth of the reservoir in order to close it by a ring d expanded by a perforated ring nut m and screw s. The tube with the wick may be raised and lowered to adjust the feed by means of a clamping-screw and rod y.
Patent GB-189905371-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Priming or Varnish for Violins and other Musical Instruments.
Inventor: WINDSOR THOMAS OTHER
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 5371. Windsor, T. 0. March 11. Violins and like instruments.-A priming or varnish for violins &c. is made by agitating in distilled water the glands of silk-worms when they are about to spin.
Patent GB-189905752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ash Sifters.
Inventor: HARTRIDGE SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1899-05-18
Abstract: 5752. Hartridge, S. March 16. Cinder sifters.-The sifter, as shown in Fig. 2, has legs 2 by which it can be rocked, strips 4 for retaining the sieve frame 6, and a lid 5 hinged to two of the strips.
Patent GB-189907189-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Holding or Retaining a Cork or Stopper in a Bottle.
Inventor: BEALE JOHN FRANKS
Filed: 1899-04-05
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 7189. Beale, J. F. April 5. Stoppers; corks, retaining.- Relates to means for securing the corks or stoppers of bottles containing poisons, or gaseous liquids, &c. An elastic band or cord b, provided with a thumb-piece, ring, or knob c, is fixed to a clip or collar a mounted on the neck of the bottle, and, in use, is engaged over the top of the cork or stopper, as shown.
Patent GB-189907883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supplying Current to Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1899-04-14
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 7883. Wheatley, W. H., [Stoughton, D. G.] April 14. Electric railways and tramways on a protected conduit system. Conduits; collectors.-The conductor a, mounted on insulators, is protected by one or two selfclosing flaps c, which may be flexible or counterbalanced. Electric heaters are placed in the enclosure. The flaps c are opened by the leading wheel of the two wheels i, which are wedge-shaped at their edges and toothed to remove dirt &c. These wheels i are mounted on arms k on a slide h which also carries the collecting-wheel F, the arms k being connected by a link r so that one is raised while the other is lowered to bear against the collector wheel, which drives it frictionally. The slide h works on a bar l carried under the vehicle by a spring and pivot o. The rim of the collector wheel is made in insulated sections electrically connected to the centre, and in a modification the wheel is replaced by a ring running in roller bearings.
Patent GB-189909568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Latches.
Inventor: PHELPS BYRON
Filed: 1899-05-06
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 9568. Phelps, B. May 6. Locks, key; latches.-A hand-operated latch is provided on one side with means for locking the spindle against rotation and on the other with means for opening the latch by a key independently of the spindle. The spindle E actuates the bolt F by means of a follower G acting on a yoke bar f. The knob K is fixed to the spindle E by a pin k or by other suitable means, and between a shoulder k<1> on the knob and a shoulder h<2> on the spindle bearing C is located a ring H which, when rotated by the fingers, locks the spindle to its bearing. The locking-ring H, as shown in section in Fig. 2, actuates a spring detent h<5> which is pivoted at h<4> to a ring h<1> fixed to the spindle bearing. The head of the detent passes through registering-holes c and e in the bearing C and spindle E respectively, and is advanced or withdrawn by a stud h<6> fixed to the ring H and engaging notches h<8> in the detent. When the spindle has been locked by the detent, the latch can only be opened by means of a key inserted in a pin-tumbler lock m mounted in the knob M. The barrel of the lock is secured to an angular rod n which passes freely through the follower G and is secured to a second follower L<1>, Figs. 4 and 5. Clearance holes L are made in the spindle E to give room for the movement of the follower L<1>. The knob M is made in two parts secured together by screws as shown.
Patent GB-189925744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dynamo-electric Machines.
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 25,744. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Reist, H. G.]. Dec. 30. Converting alternating and direct currents. - In machines having terminals for both direct and alternating currents, e.g. rotary converters, the commutator is mounted upon the armature so as to overhang its hub, and the collecting- rings are mounted under the overhanging commutator. The commutator is supported by an annular casting 4, provided with arms 5 which are bolted to the armature spider. The bars are clamped in place by two sets of segmental plates 13, 13<a>, segmental beadings 14, 14<a> of insulating-material being interposed to prevent leakage ; the sections of this beading are connected together by thin dowels of mica 15, 15<a>. In screwing up the clamp plates, wedges 17, 17<a> act so as to draw the commutator bars firmly against their support. The collecting- rings 8, 8<a> and 8<b> are supported by a shell 7 and clamp ring 11 ; they are insulated from one another and from the supporting-shell in the manner shown.
Patent GB-190002875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Files for Sharpening Saws.
Inventor: LORD PETER
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 2875. Lord, P. Feb. 13. Files.-Files for sharpening saws are made by fixing a number of triangular files d between the ribs c of a blank shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The files d have the same pitch as the saw teeth, and are spaced apart a sufficient distance to receive the teeth in each space. The files d are preferably inclined as shown in Fig. 3, to correspond with the bevel of the cutting-edges of the teeth. They are fixed in place by upsetting or dovetailing the ribs c, or by soldering &c. Projections may be used instead of ribs.
Patent GB-190007626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable in connection with Bearings for Screw Propeller Shafts.
Inventor: MAXTON JAMES
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 7626. Maxton, J. April 25. Stern bearings.-A bearing is arranged abaft a propeller, and is suspended from the stern of the ship or carried by the stern frame in such a manner that the outer post may be deflected without affecting the support of the bearing. Figs. 1 and 2 show a bearing applicable to a propeller working in a frame. The propeller shaft on the nut N is prolonged to form a journal S. A bearing B, made in two or more parts and having a suitable lining, is fitted on the journal S, and has a face adapted to bear against the nut N. This bearing is connected to the frame F by a supporting-rod R, or suspended from the frame by the rod R<1>. To prevent the bearing from being displaced in the event of the breakage of the support, a stud L is fitted to the end of the shaft, and passes through the bearing, where it is provided with a stop nut M, enclosed by a cap 0. The rod R or R<1> is arranged to press the bearing in a forward direction, and a spring T may be arranged between the nut M and the bearing for the same purpose. In a modification, the bearing is supported by a bracket secured to the frame F, and a layer of elastic material may be interposed between the bearing and the bracket. Fig. 7 shows the application of the invention to a bearing which does not work in a frame. The bearing B is suspended from the stern of the ship by the rod R', which may be fitted with a spring H and adjusting-nut J. The rod R or R', Fig. 1, may be similarly fitted with a spring.
Patent GB-190007699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Automatically and Continuously Lubricating or Supplying Lubricant to Vertical Shafting, or Bearings of same, specially applicable to Hydro Extractors and similar Machines
Inventor: BROADBENT WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 7699. Broadbent, W., and Broadbent, H. April 26. Lubricating; vertical-shaft bearings.-Relates to means for applying lubricant to vertical shafting or bearings, specially applicable to hydro-extractors &c. The invention is shown as applied to a hydroextractor. An oil reservoir f is attached to or formed on the driving-pulley d of the vertical spindle a, and is connected by a pipe k and a passage through the bearing-bush c with a shallow dish or cup j surrounding the spindle. An overflow pipe g and passage h place the reservoir f in communication with the footstep b, and an overflow pipe n carries away superfluous oil from the footstep. Oil is supplied through a pipe to the cup j, until it is observed to run out through the pipe n. When the machine is running, the oil in the reservoir rises at the sides, and is forced up the pipe k and into the dish, and runs down the side of the spindle back to the reservoir, thereby ensuring continuous lubrication. The shaft may be provided with a spiral groove, and an annular groove o is formed round the spindle, to prevent the oil from running too far down the shaft. An annular groove p in the boss q of the rotary cage prevents upward creep of the oil. The pipe k is adjustable as regards its distance from the walls of the reservoir, so that the supply of lubricant may be regulated, and more than one pipe may be employed. The reservoir k may be separate from the pulley d, and secured to the shaft or other rotating part.
Patent GB-190011459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mercurial and Aneroid Barometers.
Inventor: WENLEY WILLIAM GILSON
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 11,459. Wenley, W. G. June 25. Barometers.-In barometers with circular dials, the normal pressure, 30 inches, is placed at the top, the usual words, 'change,' 'fair,' &c. being replaced by those shown.
Patent GB-190013568-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Compressing Gas or Air and Arrangement of Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HONIGMANN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1900-07-27
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 13,568. Honigmann, F. July 27. Compressing.-Air is carried down with a falling column of water in a pipe a, and, becoming separated, passes to a reservoir, while the water is lifted through a column b by a pump p to be used over again. For compressing to a high pressure, several of these compressors may be used in series. A natural supply of water may be utilized in the apparatus shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190017325-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Adjustable Screw-connections.
Inventor: SAWYER ANDREW BRAY COURSEN
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 17,325. Sawyer, A. B. C. Sept. 29. Locking nuts.-Relates to means for making rotary and lengthwise adjustments of connecting- screws. A screwed rod A, formed with a series of longitudinal grooves or keyways a, works in a nut b, and is locked by a key or feather c<1> of a cap C, which is clamped to the base-plate of the nut. One end of the cap may be pivoted to the baseplate, as shown in Fig. 6, or both ends may be clamped to the plate by screws. Fig. 8 shows the application of the invention to a truss for hernia.
Patent GB-190020445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: HOHENSTEIN ARCHIE GERRY
Filed: 1900-11-13
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 20,445. Hohenstein, A. G. Nov. 13. Water - tube boilers.- Inclined tubes arranged in V-form transversely connect lateral headers, of which a number are arranged side by side. Columns 7, 7<a>, forming also downcomers, support a single longitudinal steam drum 5 as shown in Fig. 1, or two transverse drums as shown in Fig. 7. The lower headers in the arrangement shown in Fig. 1 are bent outwardly to connect with the drums 2, 2<a>, and the upper ones are connected to the drum 5 by horizontal tubes 19, 19<a>. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, the transverse steam drums are connected together by two longitudinal drums to which the upper headers are connected by goose necks, as shown in Fig. 11. Tiles are placed on some of the tubes, as shown at 20, 25, and 29, Fig. 1, to form flue divisions. The back of the boiler shown in Fig. 7 is formed by a number of water tubes connecting the rear steam drum with a transverse drum uniting the rear ends of the drums 2 and 2<a>. These boilers are specially adapted for marine use.
Patent GB-190022815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Coupling Apparatus for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: RILEY WALLACE PERCY
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 22,815. Riley, W. P., and Riley, J. Dec. 14. Couplings, non-automatic.-The coupling-linkf is formed integrally with the shackle g having a slotted extension g<1> which receives the pin k<1> of the lever k mounted on the shaft h<11> journalled in the lugs h<1> of the pivoted lever i, which has end handlesj. The lever k carries arms l having stops l<1> and coupled to the slotted links m, which are hooked to the inner ends of the pivoted levers n. When the vehicles are apart, the coupling-apparatus rests in the position shown in full lines in Fig. 1. On depressing one of the handles n<11>, the corresponding link m, arm l, lever k, and shackle g are lifted until the upper side of the shackle makes contact with the point g<111> of the hook d, when the double link f is projected into the position shown in dotted lines, and falls on to the hook of the opposing vehicle.
Patent GB-190102786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Pencils, Pencil Holders or the like
Inventor: SPEAR RALPH
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 2786. Spear, R. Feb. 8. Pencil and like holders; pencils.-The lead, chalk, crayon, &c. a, pointed at both ends, is secured in the recess e in the part c, by the removable cap d. Refills are kept in the hollow handle b. The leads a may be made conical, in which case recesses are made in the bases to receive a point in which the part c terminates. In another modification, the handle b is closed at the end, and the part c is made as a movable plug to give access to the interior.
Patent GB-190105740-A (GB)
Inventor: TIMAR IGNAZ
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 5740. Timar, I. March 19. Emptying bottles, jars, etc.; stoppers.-Stopcocks, stoppers, and the like for bottles, casks, or other receptacles containing inflammable fluid are fitted with devices for preventing the ignition of the fluid, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The stopper r, Fig. 2, of the bottle q is fitted with a pipe s, to which a stop-cock or other closing appliance may be attached. The pipe is obstructed with one or more wiro gauze or similar strainers p, which prevent the backward passage of the flame in the event of ignition at the outlet. The pipe may be divided into two parts, as shown, separated by an insulating ring u, which prevents the conduction of heat along the pipe. A plug cock l, Fig. 3, for a barrel is screwed into an insulating plug u secured to the barrel, and the passageway m is fitted with strainers p.
Patent GB-190112151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Roller or other Bearings.
Inventor: HOPTON ALFRED
Filed: 1901-06-14
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 12,151. Hopton, A. June 14. Axle-boxes; hubs.-Relates to ball and other bearings for the axles of motor and other road vehicles. The axle is preferably of the " Collinge " type, and has a collar &c. b<1> provided with a recess, which the end of the axle-box a<2> enters. A groove b<3> in the face of the collar forms a race for balls c which are interposed between the collar and the end of the box a<2>. The balls are retained in place in the groove b<3>, when the parts are dismounted, by means of a ring b<5> secured to the collar by screws. On the end of the journal b* is screwed a nut or collar d, locked in position by a nut f secured by a coillar g. In the face of the collar d is formed a groove to receive balls e, which are retained in the groove by means of a ring d<5> screwing into the collar. The balls e bear on a shoulder a<4> in the box a' and also on the end of the cage, which carries the rollers for the axle bearing. These rollers h are located between the journal b* and the box a<2>, and are mounted in a cage consisting of rings h<1> connected by the bars h<3>. The roller bearing may be made in sections, and one of the ball bearings may be dispensed with. The roller bearing carries the load, and the ball bearings take the end pressure. According to the Provisional Specification, other forms of bearing may replace the roller bearings.
Patent GB-190115903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Typewriters.
Inventor: NAUMANN BRUNO
Filed: 1901-08-07
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 15,903. Naumann, B. Aug. 7. Type-writers.-Relates to the mechanism connecting the keys 1 with the escapement dog rocker 17. The reference numeral 21 denotes the escapement-wheel, and 19, 20 the escapement pawls. The common pivot rod 2 of each row of keys 1 bears at its ends levers 4 connected by a. universal bar 5, against which the upwardly-prbjecting ends 6 of the key levers bear. The levers 4 carry pins 7 engaging in recesses 8 in the head-piece 9 of a rod 10, which actuates a rockshaft 12 through a link 11. The rocker 17 is connected by a rod 16 to a lever 15 pivoted at, 14 to the machine frame. When a key lever is depressed, the arm 13 of the rock-shaft 12 causes the lever 15 to swing forward as indicated by the dotted lines. The point of contact rolls along the curved surface of the lever 15, so that the resistance offered by the dog-rocker increases gradually as the key is depressed.
Patent GB-190116583-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Apparatus for the Production of Helical Springs, Flexible Helical Shafts and the like
Inventor: TROUVE GUSTAVE
Filed: 1901-08-17
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 16,583. TrouvÚ, G. Aug. 17. Bending; making springs; rolling.-A metal strip is coiled edgewise to form a helix as shown in Fig. 1, the helix being suitable for springs, helical shafts, or electrical resistances, or it may be cut into separate coils which are formed into rings by flattening them and soldering their ends. The mandrel b on which the helix is formed is rotated by a handle c, and has a clamp d to which the leading end of the strip is attached. A plate e and a slide g on the plate are perforated to pass over the mandrel, the slide being adjustably secured by screws i, so that the plate and slide are held without shake on the mandrel as shown in Fig. 2. A plate m is secured on the plate e, distance-pieces t corresponding to the strip being coiled being placed between the plates. A tongue r on a plate q is adjustably secured against the plate m. The strip passes over a grooved roller k on the slide g, under the plate m, and between the plate m and the tongue r to form the first coil, after which the tongue is removed and coiling continued. To harden and smoothen helices of brass &c., the helix, while still on the mandrel, is passed between compressing-cheeks v, w, Fig. 7, with cut-away segmental portions y, z to receive the helix, or the helix may be rolled between cones 2, 3, Fig. 13, pressed together by a screw 4 and rotated by bevel gearing and a handle. Fig. 10 shows a coiling-device for strips of small dimensions, the plate e having a turned-down lip x under which the strip passes. Fig. 14 shows a helix provided with a suitable cover 9 to serve as a flexible shaft. Two or more helices, inserted one in the other, may be used for a stronger shaft.
Patent GB-190120401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-10-12
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 20,401. Barraclough, A., and Barraclough, H. Oct. 12. Checks, striped fabrics, and the like.-Woven fabrics are produced with ordmary or plain yarns, warp or weft, and yarns protected or covered with cotton or other material, which can be destroyed by a carbonizing or other process, and then removed. The yarns are coated by passing them through the condenser of a carding-engine, the slivers from the carding-engine being rubbed on the yarns, and wound simultaneously with them on the condenser bobbins. The covered yarn is spun in the ordinary manner. Striped or check fabrics, or fabrics with coloured designs, may be woven with these yarns, and then dyed and carbonized so as to remove the cotton covering from the protected yarn, which then forms the design.
Patent GB-190121946-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastener for Securing Shoes in Pairs.
Inventor: WILLHOIT ELMER THOMAS
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 21,946. Willhoit, E. T. April 1, [date applied for under Sec. 103 ot Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Clamp fastenings. -Pairs of clamps, such as that shown in section in Fig. 2, are connected by means of rings 17 and a chain &c., and used for connecting overshoes and the like in pairs. The clamp comprises plates 1, 2 connected by means of a spring 12, which passes through holes 4, 8 in the plates at the middle portion, and engages at the end 15 in a recess 6 in the plate 1, and at the end 14 through another hole 9 in the plate 2. The plate 1 is recessed on the inside to form a convexity 3, and both plates are bevelled off at the top, as shown, so that the plate 2 can be tilted towards the plate 1 to open the clamp. The end 15 may be bent to form a head. In the case of shoes provided with buckles, the latter may be engaged by the end 14.