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Patent GB-189802981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: PERRETT THOMAS JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-05
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 2981. Perrett, T. J. Feb. 5. Tyres, non-elastic; felloes or rims.-Relates to a tyre for the wheels of motor cars, traction engines, and other heavy road vehicles. The metal rim A has side flanges B and a sharp - edged wedgeshaped locking-rib C. The. wood tyre, in short blocks D, is forced into the rim so that the rib 0 expands the inner surface of the tyre and secures it between the side flanges B. The rib may be curved, as shown, or straight, and one or more ribs may be employed. The blocks may have rectangular or correspondingly-curved ends, and the side flanges may be crowded together after the tyre has been placed in the rim.
Patent GB-189804274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Road Breaking Machines.
Inventor: MORRISON HARRY
Filed: 1898-02-21
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 4274. Morrison, H. Feb. 21. Roads, making and repairing.-Relates to a roadbreaking machine. The cutters a, a<1> are mounted in carriers which can be raised and lowered by rack and worm gear f, h, g, i on turning a spindle j, the cutter a being in action when a<1> is raised and vice versÔ. The carriers d can be rotated in the cylinders e, as indicated on the left of Fig. 1 in dotted lines, so that the cutters can act in front of or behind the machine as desired. A locking-pin l holds the cutter in either position.
Patent GB-189805476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: TOULMIN JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-05
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 5476. Toulmin, J. H., Coulthard, T., and Norris, W. March 5. Steam - generator furnaces. - A water - tube boiler of the form shown, with annular steam and water chambers A' and B', is fitted with a fuelfeeding shoot K.
Patent GB-189806280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machinery for the Calendering or Finishing of Paper or like Fibrous Web Material.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1898-03-15
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 6280. Brookes, A. G., [Dillon, 1. P., and King, H. C.]. March 15. Calendering.-Relates to the doctors, and to the means for cooling and moistening the paper in its passage through the calende:r rolls. The doctor D, Fig. 3, is of the shape shown, or the blade thereof may be removably fixed in the groove of a corresponding holder; it is so mounted as to be movable bodily towards and away from the roller a<2>, or so that one end of the doctor may move to some extent independently of the other. In Fig. 3, the doctor is suspended from the frame by two pairs of links d<3>, d<6>, and is pressed against the roller a<2> by a spring-operated lever d<8>, the latter being provided with several notches e<6>, in any of which the detent e<5> of the pivoted spring rod e<3> may be caused to engage so as to vary the pressure on the roller as desired. The end of the lever d<8> is curved downwards and provided with a stop d<9>, which prevents the falling away of the rod e<3>, while no pressure is exerted on the doctor. The doctor may be mounted in such a manner as to have a tendency to fall away from the roller when released from its operating spring lever, the latter being held in the operating position by a pivoted and weighted latch. For cooling and moistening the paper, a jet of mixed air and steam is injected into the bight of each pair of rollers. The steam pipe i, Fig. 7, provided with jets i<1>, is enclosed within the air supply pipe h, which has a slit-shaped nozzle h<4>, the steam carrying with it the air and becoming condensed into fine spray or dew.
Patent GB-189806357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Electric Motors for Cars or other Vehicles, and in Brakes therefor.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-03-15
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 6357. Thompson, W. P., [Zweigbergk, T. von]. March 15. Motors, controlling.-Relates to apparatus by which the motors can be inserted in series or parallel with or without resistances, the motors placed 'ahead' or 'reversed,' or the electric brakes applied in either direction. The apparatus is also provided with 'blow out' coils for preventing sparking, and a switch is employed in the brake circuit to cut resistances in or out of circuit. The controlling-switch also provides for cutting out either motor in case of accident to that motor. Fig. 12 shows on the left the development of the two contactcylinders with their connections and the relative positions of the brushes. The controlling-cylinder has the contacts d<1>, d<13> all insulated from the shaft but electrically connected together ; the contacts d<14>, d<17> are similarly connected, while the contact d<18> is insulated from the others but is grounded. The contact-brushes u<1>, u<11> of the controlling-switch are provided with 'blow out' coils G arranged in series and connected as shown. The blow out' coils are formed of insulated ribbon &c., and are elliptical in shape ; each coil is situated below its brush and contact, and is contained in a suitable case. Each coil is wound separately, and when placed the ends are connected in series. The connections of the various brushes are shown in Fig. 12, excepting the brush T, which is connected to the trolley. The controlling-switch axle is provided with an operating-lever, a stop disc, and a locking-cam for engagement with a runner on the reversing-switch. The axle of the reversing-switch is made in two portions. The upper or handled portion has a feathered cam sleeve which is locked rigid when the controlling-switch is in its operative position, but is connected to the contact portion of the axle and is capable of rotation when the controlling-switch is in its locked position. Each axle is provided with sheds and guides to prevent water from getting in. h<1>, h<21> are the contacts on the reversing-axle, and v<1>, v<9> the brushes, the brushes v<1>, v<5>, v<9> having catches to hold them out of position when necessary. The electric brake circuit S' is shown as including a magnet s having two armatures with retaining- springs s<4>, s<8> of different power so as to act at different times for cutting in or out of circuit parts or the whole of the divided resistance s<5>. The brake is shown as attached to the motor car and two trailer cars, a contact-plug with insulating and conducting faces-being inserted between a pair of closed contactsprings to complete the circuit.
Patent GB-189807432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braiding Machines.
Inventor: MANN RICHARD
Filed: 1898-03-28
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 7432. M a n n, R. March 28. B r a i d i n g-machines.-To make a braid of double the ordinary thickness, two concentric rows A to A<15>, B to B<15> of discs are used. There are two sets of bobbins; those numbered 1, 2, 3, &c.pass along the serpentine path 1-13 in a clockwise direction and along the path 13-25 in a counter clockwise direction. The bobbins numbered I, II, &c. pass similarly along the path numbered I to XXV. These two sets of threads cross and interlace with one another as shown in Fig. 3. The machine shown in Fig. 1 is arranged for flat braids, but by taking off the end nine - winged discs and inserting the extra discs a<15> to a<18>, b<15> to b<18> round braids can be made.
Patent GB-189810552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Steam Engines and Means for Adjusting same.
Inventor: DOBSON ADAM
Filed: 1898-05-09
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 10,552. Dobson, A. May 9. Valves and valve gear.-Two tubular ported valves, a steam valve c and a cut-off valve d, placed one within the other, are employed. These valves are caused to revolve in opposite directions so that steam enters the cylinder when the ports in each of the two valves are opposite the cylinder port. This arrangement provides a slow revolving valve in a high-speed engine. The valves are driven by toothed gearing r, j from the engine crank shaft. In order to alter the point of cut-off as the engine speed varies, an angular advance or retardation is given to the inner valve under the control of the governor by the gear shown at the right-hand side of Fig. 3. The governor slides the revoluble disc h to right or left, and thereby through rack and worm gear contained in the box wheel acts on the spindle k so as to give the cut-off valve the adjustment required.
Patent GB-189814244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indoor Games.
Inventor: ESAM HAROLD
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 14,244. Esam, H. June 28. Games imitating cricket.-A parlour game imitating cricket is played on a board a having a rim a<1>. At one end is hinged a shute b, which can be adjustably inclined by a movable wedge k or its equivalent. The ball is placed in the larger end of the groove b<2>, and is projected forwards in any suitable manner, such as by flicking with the player's finger. At the other end of the board are fixed wickets h carrying a spring i of any form, in front of which is suspended from a rod d the bat g. The rod is carried on supports c, and provided with a crank d<3> to which a cord e is attached. The latter passes under a pulley f to a button &c. e'. In use, one player projects the ball, and the other pulls the end of the cord to cause the bat to hit the spring and, if possible, to hit the ball on its rebound therefrom.
Patent GB-189815028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Electrodes for Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1898-07-08
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 15,028. Haddan, H. J., [Francke, C.]. July 8. Secondary batteries.-Pure lead electrodes for secondary batteries formed by the PlantÚ process are prepared by casting gratings a or lead strips b as shown in Fig. 1, and then collapsing them until the interstices close up as in Fig. 2. A bar c, having triangular projections fitting the cells of the grating, may be used in closing up the latter. The grid may be formed with circular or polygonal openings, instead of the triangular ones shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-189816870-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brush Holder for the use of Painters when Working with the Aid of a Pole.
Inventor: KERR JOHN
Filed: 1898-08-04
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 16,870. Kerr, J. Aug. 4. Paint brushes; handles.-Relates to an arrangement for securing the handles of paint brushes to a long pole. A clip formed in two parts A and B, laced together, is placed round the handle J and pole K, and is clamped thereon by the screw G, which engages a slot E in the part A and the nut H, as shown.
Patent GB-189818842-A (GB)
Title: Compensating Device for Continuous Wire Drawing.
Inventor: SMART EDMUND FRANCIS
Filed: 1898-09-03
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 18,842. Smart, E. F., and Sykes, J. Sept. 3. Drawing.-Drums for use in continuous wiredrawing are fitted with a loose rim consisting of a split ring B formed and arranged as shown.
Patent GB-189820065-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Vehicle or Carriage Wheel having Attachments for Assisting the Propulsion.
Inventor: FLEMONS EBENEZER
Filed: 1898-09-22
Granted: 1899-09-22
Abstract: 20,065. Flemons, E. Sept. 22. Wheels with means for aiding propulsion; spring wheels; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Round the tyre of the wheel, shown in side elevation in Fig. 11, are placed hinged shoes a which are connected to rods D sliding in guides G. The inner ends of the rods are hinged to a sleeve e which can rotate slightly on the hub or axle, and connected also to this sleeve are the inner ends of arms K which have extensions connected to studs F, j on the rim R. As each shoe a comes into contact with the ground, the corresponding rod D is pushed inwards, whereby the studs F, j are stated to be acted upon so that the propulsion of the vehicle is facilitated. The springs L return the rods D to their normal position. In a modification, the rods D are not connected to the sleeve e but operate directly upon the propelling-arms, various forms of which are described.
Patent GB-189820482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tyres for the Wheels of Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SMITH FRANK DYMOND
Filed: 1898-09-28
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 20,482. Smith, F. D. Sept. 28. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-To prevent puncture of a pneumatic tyre C, the tread is provided with a rubber resisting-strip A lined with several layers of hardened canvas or similar material. The strip may be attached to the tyre by endless extensible or inextensible wires B or by cement, and each edge may have thin extensions which may be solutioned to the tyre. These extensions may overlap, as shown in Fig. 4<A>, and each may have an attaching-wire F, G, one of which lies within the rim D and the other is of greater diameter than the rim. The wire G may be replaced by clasps, hooks and eyes, or any similar attachment, which may lie within or without the rim. One extension may be dispensed with, the other then being correspondingly enlarged. Fig. 7 shows a form in which a separate strip K is employed within the rim. In each case, the overlapping edges may have a layer of soft rubber for forming airtight joints, or the extensions may be joined together, in which cases the inner air tube may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189822802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Feflectors for Incandescence Electric and other Lamps.
Inventor: STEELE LOUIS JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-29
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 22,802. Steele, L. J., Maple, Sir J. B., and Verity, J. Oct. 29. Lighting, systems of; reflectors.-Porcelain, glass or other reflectors for incandescent electric or other lamps are coated or filled with phosphorescent or fluorescent materials, such as phosphide of calcium or alkali metals, phosphorus paste, sulphide of calcium or barium, oyster shells calcined with sulphur, heavy spar heated with gum tragacanth, fused potassium nitrate, sulphur, or saccharine. Reflectors such as are described in Specifications Nos. 22,803 and 23,420, A.D. 1898, are coated internally.
Patent GB-189827351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Oil and Gas Engines.
Inventor: BICKERTON HENRY NIELD
Filed: 1898-12-28
Granted: 1900-02-28
Abstract: 27,351. Bickerton, H. N., and Bradley, H. W. Dec. 28. Gas or explosivev a p o u r engines.- The charge of fuel in the form of liquid, gas, or vapour is supplied to a passage leading to the combustion chamber, and swept into the latter against a heated body, just before the time of ignition, by a current of air. In the arrangement shown, the fuel is supplied to the passage b by a pipe b<1>, and is swept into the combustion chamber c against the heated body g by a body of air imprisoned in the end e of the cylinder when the projection d' on the piston closes the aperture a' leading to the combustion chamber. By this invention premature ignition is avoided and high pressures may be used.
Patent GB-189827569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Use in the Manufacture of Oval, Oblong, and Diamond Shaped Ferrules, Washers and the like.
Inventor: TILDESLEY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 27,569. Tildesley, W. H. Dec. 31. Tube expanders and the like.-Relates to apparatus for stretching or forming circular blanks or rings A, Fig. 1, into oval, oblong, or diamond-shaped ferrules, washers, and the like as shown in Fig. 2. The holder C of the slide of an ordinary press or stamp, preferably acting in an inclined direction as shown in Fig. 10*, has a wedge B having on each side a corresponding wedge D<1> with a semicircular or other suitably-shaped end d'. The wedges D<1> are connected to the holder by pins and slots, and are normally pressed down by springs E, so that the shouldered ends fit into the ring when the slide descends as shown in Fig. 4. The rings are fed down a groove f<1> into a divided die G, the lowest one resting against a stop f<3>. The continued descent of the slide causes the wedge B to spread the wedges D<1>, the movement of the latter being arrested by their shoulders engaging the ring, thus producing an elongated ferrule &c. On the up-stroke the ferrule is stripped by a plate K, and falls down a shoot. The wedge B may be omitted from the holder, and placed to be moved vertically upwards through the die bed F<1>, or the shaped ends d<1> may be formed on the sliding parts of the die G, the holder merely carrying a wedge.
Patent GB-189900076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Frames and Sashes.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1899-01-02
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 76. Imray, O., [Erie Safety Window Co.]. Jan. 2. Window holders; windows. -The edges of the window frame and sashes have corresponding vertical grooves, in which strips e, Fig. 5, are suspended by the lifting- cordsf. A removable pin in each sash normally engages a notch n in the outer edge of each strip e, which has notches h in its inner edge engaging with bolts k or l, Figs. 7 and 8, which are inserted through the frame and hold in the sashes in any desired position. The sashes may be removed by withdrawing the pins from the notch n in each strip.
Patent GB-189905344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Planks or Scaffold Boards for the Use of House Decorators, Builders, and other Workmen and other Persons.
Inventor: CARR JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 5344. Carr, J. J. March 11. Drawings to Specification. Ladders.-Wires are stretched in grooves in the sides of the ladder, to take up the tensile stresses.
Patent GB-189907441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Stop-motions for Looms.
Inventor: PICK FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 7441. Pick, F., and Pick, R. April 8. Loom stop-motions.-The upper shafts 1 of the healds, with the exception of their upper edge 4, are covered with insulating-material 7, and they work loosely in the loops 2 of the heald wires 5. When a heald is depressed by the lower shaft 6, the tension of the warp threads lifts the upper part 3 of the loops away from the shaft 1, but, if a warp thread breaks or becomes slack, the corresponding loop is allowed to rest on the shaft as if it were in its raised position. The wires 5 of each heald are connected to a source of electricity 9 by means of a wire 8 inserted in the manner of the weft in linen weaving, and the shafts 1 are connected to the same source, an electromagnet 14 being placed in the circuit to operate the stopping- mechanism. Contacts 11, 12 are also arranged to be operated by treadles 10 or otherwise, when the corresponding healds are depressed. The lower shaft 6 may be arranged in the same manner to make contact with the upper part of the lower eye 13.
Patent GB-189910360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Grinding and Buffing the Rollers of Flour Mills and other similar Rollers.
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 10,360. Simon (Limited), H., [Simon, H.]. May 17. Surfacing a n d polishing the rollers of flour mills &c. The spindle K, Figs. 1 and 3, of the emery or other disc L runs in a bearing in the upper member of a compound sliderest J, H, which is adjustable along a table E, parallel to the roller. The table is supported upon a bed A, which is clamped upon a shaft parallel to the roller, and is angularly adjustable thereon by means of a pivot D and clamping-screws working in segmental slots. The screw F may be turned by a crank handle on an auxiliary spindle coupled by toothed wheels. The spindle K may be driven by a flexible shaft from either of the spindles u, u<1>, Fig. 6 ; these are geared together, and are driven from the driving-pulley V<1> of the mill by means of a friction roller V. The spindle bearings are mounted in frames P, and are pressed up by screws Sand springs R.
Patent GB-189918179-A (GB)
Title: New and Improved Machinery for Filling and Stoppering Bottles Fitted with Screw Stoppers.
Inventor: COLE REUBEN
Filed: 1899-09-08
Granted: 1900-10-08
Abstract: 18,179. Cole, R., and Cole, F. Sept. 8. Bottling; stoppering.-Relates to machines for filling and stoppering screw-stoppered bottles. The syrup and the aÙrated water &c. are supplied through the ports j<1>, j<2> respectively. The central shaft is fixed, and the bottle-supporting arms e are carried by the disc b, which is rotated through suitable driving-gearing in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in Fig. 1. A bottle h is placed in the supports f<6> of each arm, when the arm reaches the upper position shown in Fig. 1, the slide f, which carries the supports, being retracted by the cam v, Fig. 5, to permit the insertion of the bottle. On the rotation of the machine the slide is released by the cam v, and is advanced by the spring g to force the neck of the bottle into the corresponding filling-nozzle, the slide being then locked by the spring-actuated trigger n' engaging the outer end of the spindle f<4>. The stopper is gripped by the stoppering-chuck m, Fig. 3, which consists of a conical sleeve split to form spring fingers adapted to grip the stopper. The end m<5> of the stoppering-spindle m' is screw-threaded, and works in the correspondingly-threaded matrix m<6>, the pinion m<7>, fixed to the spindle m<4> and surrounding the matrix, being geared to the pinion i<4> on the spindle i, Fig. 5. The outer end of the spindle carries a pinion i<1>, which is not keyed to the spindle but has a friction connection therewith. The pinion i<1> first engages with teeth on the back of the curved rack q, to remove the stopper from the bottle. The bottle is then filled. After filling, the pinion i<1> engages the teeth on the front of the rack r, by which the stopper is re-inserted in the bottle, oversorewing being prevented by the slipping of the friction connection on the spindle i. The inner limit of the movement of the stoppering. spindle is determined by a stop, and if, through variation in the size of the bottles &c., the spindle has not reached this limit, it is moved up to it by the rack s. The trigger n' is disengaged by the cam t, and the slide f is moved outwards by the cam v, to release the filled bottle. As the stoppers are more or less loosely inserted in the empty bottles, when introduced into the machine, the movement of the stoppering-spindle for withdrawing the stoppers is correspondingly less than the movement required for re-inserting them. This difference is compensated by the cam u, which retracts the spindle to the extent required, before the empty bottle is inserted. The Provisional Specification also states that the liquid supply and snifting-passages, in the flanged cap and rotating valve of the filling-head, are not placed in the same circle, so that the filling and snifting can proceed concurrently.
Patent GB-189924709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicle Tyres.
Inventor: ADAMS CALVIN THAYER
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-12-12
Abstract: 24,709. Adams, C. T. Dec. 12. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-To prevent puncture and slipping, the tyre a, shown with part removed in plan in Fig. 2, is provided with a cover or tread formed by passing, through a strip b of fabric, the shanks of flat-headed rivets d, shown in Fig. 3. Perforated plates e are then placed in the shanks of the rivets so as to lie between the strip b and a similar outer strip f. The ends of the shanks, which are preferably conical, are then cut off, and the band thus formed is passed between metal rollers, whereby the shanks of the rivets are upset slightly, so that the lateral expansion slightly displaces the fibres of the fabric, and forms a secure attachment for the rivets. In modifications, the shanks may extend merely through the strip b and the plates e, or the plates may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190004955-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus for Hardening Projectiles and other Hollow Bodies.
Inventor: MICOLETZKY CARL
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 4955. Micoletzky, C., and Spitzer, J. March 15. Tempering.-The projectile or other hollow body to be hardened is provided with an internal pipe b, and the dipping- vessel a is provided with a curved pipe f having a core k in its nozzle. Liquid under pressure is supplied to the pipes b, f, controlled by valves.