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Patent GB-189714257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Navigable Vessels.
Inventor: WATSON THOMAS HENRY
Filed: 1897-06-11
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 14,257. Watson, T. H., Ashlin, H. C., and Daglish, J. June 11. Ships' decks; hulls; ballasting; cattle ships.-Vessels are constructed with a continuous weather deck connecting the forecastle D with the poop B, and the sides of the hull may be built up to form trunks F, which can be used as ballast tanks, or may communicate with the hold and form additional storage space in cattle or cargo vessels. The weather deck slopes longitudinally in any desired manner, and may be cambered transversely. The tops of the trunks are partially or wholly rounded, or may be corrugated.
Patent GB-189724098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Brakes for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BEILBY WALTER
Filed: 1897-10-19
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 24,098. Beilby, W. Oct. 19. Brakes.-The breeching-strap H has extensions H<1> guided round pulleys J, K and connected to the ends of levers D, E, pivoted at L and fulcrumed to brackets carried by the shafts A. When the horse exerts back pressure in descending a hill, the strap H, through the connections described, causes the brake blocks to be applied to the wheels. The spring M normally keeps the brake blocks in the retracted position. The levers D, E may be locked by a spring catch, not shown, when the vehicle is backed uphill. In four-wheeled vehicles the brake levers may be operated by chains or straps S fastened to the horses' collars.
Patent GB-189726170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Looms and like Apparatus employed in the Manufacture of Coir Yarn Mats and other similar Articles.
Inventor: EVENDEN ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1897-11-10
Granted: 1898-11-10
Abstract: 26,170. Evenden, R. E. Nov. 10. Looms, pile forming and cutting in.-In looms for weaving coir yarn mats &c., the tuft yarns tare inserted between the ground warp threads p and their ends turned up around them to form loops by a thrummer H, consisting of a swinging frame carrying a spacer K<2>, guide-boxes m<4>, guide-eyes N, threaders 0, and grippers L, all of which are reciprocated in the frame by cams on the shaft E. The action of these parts is indicated in Figs. 19 and 20, the former of which shows the tuft yarns t passing between the ground warp threads p and the cross-pins l<5> of the grippers L, and the latter shows the grippers in the raised position and the tuft yarns looped around the threads p and the serrated edges of the partitions m<5>, each pin l<5> taking the course shown by dotted lines at the right of Fig. 20. The tuft yarns pass between pins and under a spring plate in the threaders 0, and are fed to them by spiked rollers P, P', between which a roller P<2> is caused to press upon the yarns by means of an arm e' on the shaft E, engaging with an arm p<4> on the shaft p3 which carries the roller-carrying arms p<2>. The thrummer is oscillated by a link f<4> and lever f from a cam f<1>, and the shearing-mechanism G is similarly oscillated by a link f<7> and lever f<6> from a cam f<5>. The latter consists of two serrated blades G<1>, adjustably supported by arms G<2> from the shaft E, and the upper blade is reciprocated by an oscillating arm G<4> from a cam on the shaft. The fabric is drawn off by spiked rollers D operated by ratchet mechanism from an eccentric on the shaft B, sufficient grip being given by pressure rollers D'. All the parts except these draw-off rollers can be automatically thrown out of action to allow a plain space to be left between tufted portions of the fabric. Means are described also of putting the loom out of action altogether. The reed c is made to rise and fall in the lay C, to follow the upper shed, by a link c<3> pivoted to the loom frame at c<4>. The shaft E is driven from the shaft B by eccentric, elliptical, or other chain gearing b, b<1>, e, alone or in combination with other irregular toothed gearing, in such a manner that the proper relative speed between the cam shaft E and the thrummer may be obtained, notwithstanding any loss of time due to their varying relative motion. The picking-motion is controlled by a notched disc on the shaft F operating in connection with an arm on the picking-shaft, which is partially turned, to put in tension a spring connecting the picking-arms, by means of a cam on the shaft B. The picking-arms are checked by cords connecting their rear ends.
Patent GB-189729627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks for Doors and the like.
Inventor: KROMER THEODOR
Filed: 1897-12-14
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 29,627. Kromer, T. Dec. 14. Locks, key. - To prevent the tumblers of Chubb and similar locks from sticking after being raised by the key, each tumbler 4 is formed with two heads 6, 7, with one of which the key bit engages at the end of each operation to positively move the tumblers to their final positions. The keyhole is formed double, to allow the key to be withdrawn when the bolt is in either position. The bolt is operated by the bit engaging a recess 3 in an aperture 2 in the bolt. The shape of the aperture is such as to prevent the key from being fully inserted in the wrong keyhole. Convex brass plates are inserted between pairs of tumblers to serve as spring washers to prevent the tumblers from bearing against one another.
Patent GB-189730173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycles.
Inventor: LEUTNER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-12-21
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 30,173. Leutner, A. Dec. 21. Drawings to Specification. Bicycles.-The front wheel is made smaller than the rear wheel, in order that the frame may be made shorter. This construction enables the bicycle to be steered in sharper curves.
Patent GB-189801514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Shutters.
Inventor: MEES ARTHUR BRYCE
Filed: 1898-01-19
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 1514. Mees, A. B. Jan. 19. Shutters.-Relates to a rotary disc shutter for slow or rapid exposures. In the section shown in Fig. 4, the rotary disc i is mounted on a tubular axis l, and is enclosed between two fixed discs a, a<1>, each of which has, like the shutter, an eccentric exposure aperture. A thimble b is fixed over a cen - tral aperture in the disc a', and on the reduced end of the thimble is mounted a corrugated cap e, capable of being turned by the fingers and held in any position by a spring pawl. For time exposures, the cap e is turned through a sufficient angle, indicated by a letter T coming opposite an aperture in the end of the cap. The tube g, which is attached to the cap, winds up the actuating-spring, the helical part b<5> of which is inside the tube g, and the spiral part b<2> on the face of the shutter disc. The rotation of the shutter caused by winding up the spring brings a projection m on the tube b against the first of three stops on a ring n<4>, where it is held till released by pushing in the knob o which displaces l by the action of the tongue p, the displacement of b being limited by a stop on the ring n'. The second projection on n<4>, being in a different plane, catches m and holds the shutter till the knob o is released. The projection m then comes against the third stop on n<4> and holds the shutter open till the knob o is again pushed in. For rapid exposures, the cap e is turned further than for time exposures. The tongue p is not then stopped by the ring n', and consequently the projection m on l passes quite clear of all the stops on the ring n', and when the shutter is released it is free to complete the exposure. The strength of the spiral part b<2> of the spring which actuates the shutter is regulated, by fixing near the middle of the spiral a collar, which, when the cap e is turned, comes against a stop on the shutter disc, and throws the outer and weaker turns of the spiral out of action.
Patent GB-189801874-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Delivering and Receiving Parcels by Railway Trains in Motion.
Inventor: BRITAIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-24
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 1874. Britain, W. Jan. 24. Transferring articles to or from trains in motion.-For delivery, the parcel H is placed at the front end of a passage A, which makes a slight angle with the side of the car, as shown in Fig. 2. One end of a rope G is attached to the parcel, and its other end, when the point of delivery is reached, is automatically engaged with the small end of a fusee F, which is geared with one of the axles and so arranged that the peripheral velocity of its largest part is equal to the linear velocity of the car. The parcel thus has imparted to it a graduallyincreasing velocity in the opposite direction to that of the car, so that, when the rope, on being wound into the largest part of the fusee, is disconnected from the parcel, the latter is discharged into the receiving-net with only a small transverse velocity. In receiving a parcel, a ring n on the rope N, which is previously wound on the fusee L, is placed on the support 0. When the ring n engages the hook h<1> projecting from the parcel through the fixed support J, the support 0 collapses and throws into operation the fusee L, which is driven similarly to the fusee F. The rope is thus paid out with a velocity decreasing from one equal but opposite to that of the car to nothing.
Patent GB-189804778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Spile Pins for use in the Venting of Casks.
Inventor: METCALFE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-02-26
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 4778. Metcalfe, A. Feb. 26. Vent pegs.-I n the peg 1 is fitted a screw cap 4 to receive a spring valve 5 , having a guide-stem of angular section, which is pressed inwards to vent the cask.
Patent GB-189805467-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coin Freed Sale Apparatus.
Inventor: TONKIN JOHN OSBORN
Filed: 1898-03-05
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 5467. Tonkin, J. O. March 5. Sale apparatus for postcards and other thin oblong articles. Delivery mechanism.-The crossed cards S are contained within a bottomless chamber having hanging sides A which are pulled together by springs and can be separated in pairs by a revolving arm H so as to drop the lowest card. Actuating-mechanism; coin action.-The shaft of the arm H bears a cross D which is turned by a pull-rod K when a coin has been put into the slit pocket attached thereto. The coiu is drawn over a double rack F, preventing reversal.
Patent GB-189807536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cams for Knitting Machines.
Inventor: BARRATT WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 7536. Barratt, W. T. March 29. Circular knitting - machines. - The cams of circular machines are made in two independent parts divided on a vertical line. Each part has pins 15, 16 and 15, 17 which engage in grooves 11 and holes 12 in the support 10. By operating one of the screws 18 or 19 the two parts can be independently adjustable. The upper surface of the cam consists of a series of steps 20, 21, 22 and recesses 23, 25, 26. In the recess 26 is placed the cast-off cam 29, having a stem 28 entering the groove 27 and retained by a screw engaging the hole 33. The loops are cast off one at a time by the cam 29, and are drawn down again by a part of a plate 34 secured to the front of the cam by a screw through the hole 35.
Patent GB-189808685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Employment of Disinfectants.
Inventor: LATHAM WILFRID CAMPBELL
Filed: 1898-04-14
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 8685. Latham, W. C., and Latham, M. R.April 14. Disinfecting. - Relates to means for facilitating the employment of disinfectants for household purposes. A soluble disinfectant, such as p e rmanganate of potash, is placed in a small closed vessel B, through the cover of which passes a tube b, closed at its upper end, but provided with side openings b<2>. This vessel is attached to the inside of a water can or other receptacle, so that each time the latter is filled the water becomes impregnated with a portion of the disinfectant. The Provisional Specification states that the invention may also be applied to water-closets and sinks.
Patent GB-189815272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Lanterns, Hand Lamps, and other Analogous Articles.
Inventor: MILLER CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1898-07-12
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 15,272. Miller, C. A., and Miller, F. J. July 12. Lanterns.-Relates to foursided cart, hand, and analogous lanterns in which the parts are secured together mainly without the use of solder. From Figs. 4 and 5, which show vertical sections taken at rightangles to each other, and Fig. 6, which shows a horizontal section, it will be seen that the two sides c, d, the top h, and the bottom a are connected by the engagement of flanges with heads or grooves, as at a<2>, a<3>, f<2>, f<3>, h<1>, h', and that the breaker g is secured to the plate f by passing ears g<2> on the breaker through piercings in the plate and bending them over. The metallic parts of the front, and parts of the back, are formed by flanges, such as a', h<3>, h', on the top, bottom, and sides of the lantern ; the sides c, d are formed as shown at c', d<4> to receive pins c<8>, d<8> for the hinge and catch of the door e at the back of the lantern ; and the glazings j, k are set in separate bezels, which are soldered in position. The details of the construction may be modified, and it is stated in the Provisional Specification that a gap is cut in one side of the lantern to permit the insertion of a match for lighting.
Patent GB-189816008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Paring the Brims of Soft Felt Hats.
Inventor: TURNER HENRY HERBERT
Filed: 1898-07-22
Granted: 1899-09-22
Abstract: 16,008. Turner H. H., Turner, A., and Turner, A. July 22. Brims; felt hats.-Relates to machines for paring the brims of soft felt hats. The brims are pared by placing them between two rotary disc cutters G, H of unequal size, the edges of which slightly overlap each-other.-Each cutter is -attached to a milled disc N, which together serve to move the hat brim forward. The cutters are mounted on the ends of shafts E, F carried by arms D, D<x> projecting from a head C. The curved guides P and Q, between which the brim is passed, serve to guide the felt, and to regulate the amount of felt cut off. For the latter purpose, a slight groove is made in the hat brim along the line of paring, and this groove fits in a groove in the guide Q, and is loosely held in it by the guide P.
Patent GB-189823613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Polishing Wheels.
Inventor: WOODS EDWARD DINSMOORE
Filed: 1898-11-09
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 23,613. Woods, E. D. Nov. 9. Disc and wheel apparatus.-A flexible tyre C, preferably of rubber, is held between discs A, A', one of which is free to slide along the shaft B. When the wheel is revolved, the tyre C is bellied out by centrifugal action, and the discs A, A' are drawn closer together. The movable disc may be adjusted and fixed by the screw B' so as to give any desirable convexity to the tyre. The shaft B may be screwed with left and right handed threads, and the bosses a, a<1> may be screwed in a similar manner, so as to cause the discs to separate or approach according to the direction of rotation, or to give an easy means of adjustment. Bearings are used as described in Specification No. 16,288, A.D. 1898. The tyre C may itself be used as a polishing-surface, or a polishing-band J, preferably of leather, may be fitted over and secured by projectionsj passing through holes in the tyre. In a modification shown in Fig. 12, the polishing-band or tyre C is made bodily movable in a radial direction under the stretching effect of the centrifugal force. The outward movement is limited by rings c, c<1> on the discs A, A<1>, and by an inner band d<3> attached to the outer band d<2> by an intermediate piece d<5>. The whole band may be removed and replaced by separating the discs A, A'. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the tyre C is attached to the discs by rings D, D<1> and screws f.
Patent GB-189901869-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrical Condenser and Apparatus for Producing Powerful Electric Waves.
Inventor: ORLING AXEL
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 1869. Orling, A., and Braunerhjelm, C. G. G. Nov. 25, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Frictional and influence machines.-The knobs a of terminals to serve as radiators are formed hollow and filled with small conducting-bodies, such as shot enveloped in a non-conducting material, such as paraffin. The conductors c from a machine, such as the Holtz machine, are introduced into the knobs, but insulated from them. The knobs thus form condensers, and are immersed in insulating- material in a suitable closed vessel, one or both being carried by sliding plates m, so that the distance apart can be adjusted.
Patent GB-189905919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Bedsteads and Cots to Facilitate Packing for Transit.
Inventor: TAUNTON ROBERT PERCY
Filed: 1899-03-18
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 5919. Taunton, R. P. March 18. Bedsteads and cots.-The object of the invention is to economize space in packing. The end rail E or the part E', Fig. 2, of the end casting is cranked inwards or set inwards so as to allow of the end frames being in the same plane as the pillars. The Figures all show plan views of different arrangements of corner joints. The horizontal flanges of the end rails may be gapped at intervals, Fig. 6, to receive the pillars of other end frames when several bedsteads are packed, thus saving space. The male part of the dovetail may be arranged at the corner of the block E', instead of in the centre of a face, as in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189907723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces for Smelting and other Purposes and in Gas Generators therefor.
Inventor: TERENY JOHANN
Filed: 1899-04-12
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 7723. TerÚny, J., and Uhlyarik, B. April 12. Metallurgical &c. furnaces; gas producers.-Relates to gas-heated furnaces, for smelting, reheating, and other purposes, with combined or contiguous gas-producers. Two producers are employed in connection with one furnace, and they are both arranged to serve alternately as generators and gas heaters, the gas from one being passed through the other on its way to the furnace. Regenerators are provided for heating the air supply, and an improved construction of regenerator is described. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement as applied to a reheating furnace. The two gas-producers are shown at 1 and 2, and k, k, are regenerators of ordinary construction. Each producer has a flat grate a and a stopped grate b; the former may be agitated by means of cams on a transverse shaft beneath it. The producers, which are worked by forced draught, are charged at s, s. Their upper parts communicate with each other by a channel shown in dotted lines. At starting, the gases from both producers are passed through the regenerators, but afterwards one producer is caused to deliver the gas from its upper part, through the connecting-channel, down through the glowing fuel in the other producer, and thence through the channel u to the furnace, where it meets with air from one regenerator entering by the channel t ; the waste gases pass through the other regenerator After a short time the valves are reversed and the gases take the opposite course. Fig. 4 shows a vertical section through the producers and generator of another arrangement, in which they are separate from, but contiguous to, the furnace, which is indicated in dotted lines. The righthand producer 2 is shown fitted with blast nozzles above the grate to render it suitable for using "clinkers or large coal." The regenerator 21 is of improved construction, being formed with separate passages for the air and heating-gases. These passages are built up of fireclay plates or the like. Each air passage runs between two waste gas passages, and the air and gases are caused to travel in opposite directions.
Patent GB-189908144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ladder Bases.
Inventor: SEAGRAVE FREDERIC SCOTT
Filed: 1899-04-18
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 8144. Seagrave, F. S. April 18. Ladders.-An extended base or beam 7 is secured in brackets 3 at the foot of the ladder by cottars or pins 10. A metal plate 8 is fixed to the underside of the beam, and channelled cast-metal feet 9 are fixed to its ends. Wedges or wood blocks 9<a> are inserted between the castings and the ends of the beam.
Patent GB-189909634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Rams.
Inventor: KEITH JAMES
Filed: 1899-05-08
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 9634. Keith, J. May 8. Hydraulic rams. -Relates to a dash or waste valve for use where the height to which the water has to be raised is small compared with the working fall, and to the supply of air to the air vessel. The dash val v e consists of a hollow spindle B having on its lower end a valve disc A<1> closing against the outlet D, and on its upper end a valve disc A upon which, when the valve is closed, the water pressure acts through the hollow spindle to balance the valve, the valve acting as an ordinary dash valve when the pressure is relieved. One of the discs A, A<1> is adjustable with respect to its valve seat. A chamber above the disc A communicates with the air vessel by a non-return valve I, through which air collected in the chamber is forced by the water pressure when the dash valve closes.
Patent GB-189918020-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Reservoir Pen-holder.
Inventor: WATERWORTH HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1899-09-06
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 18,020. Waterworth, H. J. Sept. 6. Pens and penholders. - The holder A carries a perforated curved part A', which fits within the curve of the nib B and forms an ink reservoir. The nib B is secured in place by the sleeve C.
Patent GB-189920482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Power Hammers and the like.
Inventor: LANGLEY ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-10-12
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 20,482. Langley, A. Oct. 12. Hammers, power. -A power hammer, the tup of which is driven by a crank shaft C, has a spring connection between the connecting-rod G and the tup M to lessen shock &c. In the preferred form shown, the rod is pivoted to the cover of a cylinder H, sliding vertically in guides K. The tup is carried by a piston - rod working through the lower cover, and volute springs L<2>, L<3> are inserted between each cover and the piston.
Patent GB-189921945-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Letter Sheet and Envelope available for Halfpenny or Penny Postage.
Inventor: SCHWARZ HENRY HERMAN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-11-02
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 21,945. Schwarz, H. H. A. Nov. 2. Envelopes; lettersheets. - F i g . 1 shows a blank which forms a combined lettersheet and envelope. The sheet is folded on the dotted lines, and secured by the s i d flaps a, b. When used for halfpenny postage one or both of the flaps are turned in.
Patent GB-189923737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatically Operated Contact-Shoes for Third-rail Electric Railway Systems.
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 23,737. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Libby, S. H.]. Nov. 28. Electric railways on the third rail system. Collectors.-The shoes are raised and lowered by pneumatic means, which may be operated automatically when passing a conductor crossing &c. Brackets K on the motor casing carry wooden blocks L, on which is a casting R from which the contact-shoes m are suspended by slotted links b. These are operated from the cylinder J through the crosshead J' and connecting-rods n, or, in a modification, one or more shoes may be carried by the piston-rod direct. Air supply to the ends of the cylinder through the pipes H, I is controlled by a disc valve Q<1> with ports for connecting these pipes to supply Z and exhaust Y. One valve may be placed at U for working by hand, and another valve is mounted under the frame of the vehicle so that arms P attached to it may be struck and turned by spring-held fingers 0 placed on the permanent way at the requisite positions.