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Patent GB-189801403-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Stand, Rest, or Support for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: DEANS JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-18
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 1403. Deans, J. W., Foster, W. D., and Stray, A. F. Jan. 18. Stands for bicycles &c. A supporting-appliance is formed on a rod h which can be secured in any position in a tube e by a set-screw e*. The tube e is supported by a tripod consisting of rods a pivoted at a<1> to a collar b secured by a set-screw b<1> to the tube e, and connected by links c to a loose collar d on the tube e. A stop e<2> prevents the collar d from sliding off the tube. In a modification, the lower collar is fixed, the rods being pivoted thereto and connected by links to the upper loose collar. The supporting-appliance, in the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, consists of a rest g adapted to receive the bottom bracket and having a projection g' to engage the chain-stays. Forked arms g<2> formed on the rest g carry a U- shaped piece g<3> adapted to receive the bottom bar, which is secured therein by a piece k hinged to one of the arms g<2> and adapted to be turned into engagement with the other arm. Bars i pivoted to the forks g', and prevented from falling by stops j, engage the front wheel as shown. The parts of the stand which engage the cycle frame are padded to prevent scratching. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, arms g<4> formed on the rest g are bent as shown to engage the saddle-post, a fork g<8> being pivoted to one of the arms g<4> so that it can be turned down to engage pins g<10> formed on the other arm so as to secure the saddle-post in position.
Patent GB-189803545-A (GB)
Filed: 1898-02-12
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 3545. Armitage & Sons, Sir E., and Dunkerley, P. Feb. 12. Openers, cleaners, etc.; feeding-trunks.-Relates to the creepers used in dust trunks and other opening and like machinery. The cloth to which the transverse laths b are secured is woven with longitudinal bands a of thicker and stronger texture than the rest of the cloth, whereby the usual strengthening- bands of leather &c. are dispensed with.
Patent GB-189807518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Bottle Washing Machines.
Inventor: TRAVIS JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 7518. Travis, J. T. March 29. Cleaning bottles &c.-Relates to bottle-washing machinery of the kind described in Specification No. 29,436, A.D. 1897. Fig. 1 shows a side view. The bottles are placed side by side in a series of rectangular cases C, which are then secured by catches k<1> in recesses in two sets of discs k carried on the shafts i in the water tank A, forming two drums D which are rotated by hand. The driving-shaft a is connected by bevel gearing with two sets of rotary brushes f, and slowly rotates the discs p<1> by means of worm gearing m. The discs p<1> carry hooks which e n g a g e trunnions q at the end of the uppermost case C, and, catches k<1> being released, lifts it on to the table g. The operator turns the cage over, and presents the mouths of the bottles to the brushes f. After being brushed internally, the bottles are inverted over the nozzles r and rinsed. The Provisional Specification states that chain-wheels may be employed for raising the cases from the tank.
Patent GB-189808387-A (GB)
Title: A Decanting or Separating Funnel.
Inventor: COCKS WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-04-09
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 8387. Cocks, W. H., and Newton, A. J. April 9. Funnels. - Relates to funnels for use in separating sediment from wines, or fat or oily matter from soups, gravies, jellies, &c. The body A of the funnel is made of glass or o t h e r transparent material, and is provided with a nozzle H and draw-off cock F, which are screwed or otherwise attached to the funnel, or to a boss or collar fixed thereon. The funnel may also be provided with a lip B and handle C &c. The sediment &c. is separated from the liquid by manipulating the cock F. A suitable stand is provided for supporting the funnel when in use.
Patent GB-189809514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knit Fabrics for Underwear, Hosiery, and other Knit Goods.
Inventor: HALSTED DAVID FROST
Filed: 1898-04-25
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 9514. Halsted, D. F. April 25. Knitted fabrics.-The fabric is made with a face thread A<1>, a binding-thread A' knitted with it, and a float thread B of silk which is held in place by every third, fourth, &c. loop of the binding- thread A'. An ordinary circular looper-wheel machine is used, the silk thread being interlaced with the needles by burr wheels. The silk thread can be napped or tufted to make a silk lining to hosiery, underwear, blankets, &c. The circular web is cut longitudinally, and suitably edged to make a blanket.
Patent GB-189812884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Horizontal Bars and Swings for Athletic and Recreative Purposes.
Inventor: SHARP THOMAS BUDWORTH
Filed: 1898-06-09
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 12,884. Sharp, T. B. June 9. Horizontal bars; swings.-To brackets A, A are pivoted by pins B, B uprights C, C, joined together at the top by a horizontal bar E. The lower ends of the uprights are weighted at F. Two or more such sets of horizontal bars can be connected together. An ordinary swing can be suspended from the horizontal bar, whereby the boat of the swing moves practically parallel with the ground. Instead of weights, springs or other equivalents may be used. The horizontal bars may be partially or entirely moved by an independent source of power.
Patent GB-189812971-A (GB)
Title: Circular Petroleum Burner, the Wick-ducts-surrounding or Enclosing Cap being Curved Inwards at the Centre, and having an Upper Inward Turned Shoulder.
Inventor: HOLY CARL
Filed: 1898-06-09
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 12,971. Hol , C. June 9. Oil-lamp burner cones.-In argand burners, the outer air supply is improved by contracting the burner cone a at a', and by bending inwards the upper edge a'.
Patent GB-189815020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generating Apparatus.
Inventor: HENRIQUEZ EDOUARD
Filed: 1898-07-08
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 15,020. Henriquez, E. July 8. Acetylene.-A generator in which the supply of water to a quantity of carbide depends upon the pressure of gas is constructed as shown in section. The carbide is placed in a movable bucket H, in which is fixed a vertical open tube h<1>, surrounded by a perforated tube. The bucket H is placed in a cylinder B, which is then closed gas-tight by a deep cover b. The generator is started by adding a little water through a funnel and tube g<2>, to produce enough gas to expel air from the cylinder B through a valve k<1>, which after this is closed. Water is then admitted to the cylinder B through a valve c<1> from a surrounding closed casing a', but is insufficient to flow over from the tube h<1> to the carbide unless a valve d<1> is opened, admitting more water from an open vessel a<2> through a tube d to the casing a'. Increase of gas pressure in the cylinder B stops the supply of water to the carbide by depressing it below the top of the tube h<1>. The gas is delivered by valves f <1>, e<1>, a tube e also putting the upper parts of the casing a' and cylinder B in communicatiou. For recharging, the valve c<1> is closed, and water added through the funnel tube g' to expel the remaining gas, until it rises to near the top of the cylinder B, as seen through a window b<1>. The valve f<1> is then closed, and the cylinder B emptied by a valve c', and recharged. The water ;s preferably kept at a definite level in the vessel a<2> by a supply from a ball valve.
Patent GB-189824529-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastener for Belting.
Inventor: BEGG JAMES
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 24,529. Begg, J. Nov. 21. Belt and band fastenings.-The fastener consists of two or more plates A drilled for rivets or screws and connected together by hinges C.
Patent GB-189901324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Electrode Plates for Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-01-19
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 1324. Thompson, W. P., [Accumulatoren and Elektricitõts-werke A.-G. vorm. W. A. Boese & Co.]. Jan. 19. Secondary batteries.-Relates to supports or grids for the active material. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of a plate or grid, Fig. 2 a vertical cross-section, and Fig. 4 a similar view to Fig. 2, showing the active material in place. The plate is made with a number of triangular cavities alternating with correspondingly-shaped cross-bars i, which are irregularly arranged so that the apex of one triangle points to the base of the triangles lying next to it. The shape of the bars and cavities may be slightly modified. The plate is cast in a two-part mould, each plate of which is provided with projecting pieces of the shape required, the projecting pieces in one plate being arranged to break joint or alternate with those in the other when the two plates are fitted together.
Patent GB-189902322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heel Compressing Machinery.
Inventor: DORMAN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 2322. Dorman, W. H. Feb. 2. Heels; presses; mouldi n g. - Relates to heelcompressing machines actuated by hydraulic power, or by togglelinks, eccentrics, cranks, or other gear. Figs. 1 and 2 show respectively front and side elevations of a hydraulic press, and Fig. 4 a vertical section of the mould, which is made in three parts a, a<1>, a<3>. The part a' has an opening through it of the size of the largest lift, and the part a<3> has an opening through it of the size of, or slightly smaller than, the smallest lift, while the opening through the part a is tapered on three sides as shown. After the heel has been dropped into the mould, the follower a<2> is placed in position and the heel driven downwards by the ram-head d'. The heel is thus compressed laterally. The lower ram e<5> is then raised to drive the pin a<4> upwards to compress the heel vertically, the pressure on the upper ram being maintained during this operation. Water is pumped from the tank b into the air vessel b<3> to a pressure determined by the safety-valve b<4> and shown on the gauge b<5>. From the air vessel it is conveyed to the upper press by a pipe c, the supply to the cylinder being controlled by a cock c<1> actuated by a lever c<2>. The lower press is single-acting, the ram being returned by weights. Two moulds u, a<6> are carried by a revolving table so that one can be filled while the heel in the other is being compressed. A ram actuated by a treadle ejects the compressed heel. The ram-head d<1> is screwed on the ram so that it is adjustable vertically.
Patent GB-189904606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding or Crushing Mills.
Inventor: HAMACHEK FRANK
Filed: 1899-03-02
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 4606. Hamachek, F. March 2. Disc mills for peas, barley, corn, oats, rice, and other grain. A rectangular bed frame 15 supported on the stand 14 is formed with bearings 16, 16<1> for the shaft 17 and with a flanged disc 23 which, with the cover 27, constitutes a casing for the concave grinding discs or rings 57, 60 mounted, the one upon a disc 55 fixed to the shaft and provided with ribs, and the other upon the cover 27. The cover is formed with a boss 36 through which the shaft passes, and with a shoot 26 down which the grain from the hopper passes to a spirallyribbed feeding-cone 63, by which it is carried between the discs. The ground material is discharged through a branch 64 at the side of the casing ; this branch is of semicircular outline, and is fitted with a pivoted hood 67, which may be turned down to close the opening. The position of the grinding-disc 57 is adjusted by a screw 30 bearing through loose washers upon the end of the shaft; the washers are threaded upon a pin which fits loosely in the end of the shaft and in the screw; this arrangement is stated to facilitate the distribution of the lubricant. A similar arrangement is interposed between the other end of the shaft and the projection 42 on the pressure lever 40. The grinding-disc is held up by a spring bearing upon the lever 40 and threaded upon a rod 47, which is screwed at one end to receive an adjusting-wheel provided with a locking-pawl. The feed-gate 72 is adjusted by a lever working against a ratchet-faced segment to which it is pressed by a spring.
Patent GB-189907598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Regulating Valves.
Inventor: BOBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-04-11
Abstract: 7598. Boby, W., and Wigg, C. B. April 11. Pressure-relieving devices.-A valve for regulating the pressure in vessels containing steam, applicable as a relief valve, is shown. The cylindrical valve A is pressed to its seat c by an arrangement of weighted levers F, H, pivoted at E. The seat is formed with a ring L in which are openings D, narrower at the bottom than at the top, as shown in Fig. 2. When the steam pressure raises the valve, the effective opening rapidly increases as the openings are exposed. The openings may be variously shaped, and may be formed on the valve instead of on the rim of the seat.
Patent GB-189911581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Punching or Shearing Weldless Chains or other Articles of Metal.
Inventor: WAILES JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 11,581. Wailes, J. W. June 5. Punching.-A machine specially suitable for punching out webs or fins from rolled weldless chains, but also suitable for other purposes, such as punching holes in girder webs close to the flanges, has a top and bottom punch which are first brought to bear on opposite sides of the web, and then moved downwards together to punch the hole. Figs. 3 and 7 show the shape and arrangement of two top punches 2 and bottom punches 2<a> for removing the web 3 from each side of the stud 5 of a stud-link chain. In the form shown in Fig. 8, the punches are carried by rams 6, 6<a>, the cylinders of which are mounted on a slide 8 and connected by a pipe 14 to contain a fixed quantity of liquid. The chain bar 4 is carried by bearers 16 on brackets 17 on the framework, and a plunger 11 in the upper cylinder is moved downwards by an eccentric 24 on a shaft 25, first causing the punches to grip the web, and then moving the slide and punches downwards to punch the hole. In another form, the plunger 11 is fixed to the head 12, and liquid under pressure is admitted to the cylinders to move the slide downward. In the form shown in Fig. 9, the eccentric-rod 23 is connected to a lever 21, pivoted on the slide and bearing against the lower ram, the required sequence of movements taking place when the shaft is rotated.
Patent GB-189913943-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus and Means for Raising Sunken Vessels.
Inventor: MITCHELL WILLIAM ALFRED
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 13,943. Mitchell, W. A. July 6. Buoys.-Relates to means for raising sunken vessels, applicable also as life-rafts when carried on board ship. The apparatus consists of a collapsable rectangular water-tight case a of wood, metal, or the like, of which the sides and ends b are connected together by dovetail joints, and are surrounded by chains. The chains and joints are arranged to allow of the parts being easily disconnected. The ends have strengthening-ribs b<1>, and filling and emptying valves c, d may be provided.
Patent GB-189915882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Operating Two or more Electrical Regulating Switches or Resistance Devices Together or Separately.
Inventor: LUCAS OWEN DAVID
Filed: 1899-08-03
Granted: 1900-08-03
Abstract: 15,882. Lucas, O. D. Aug. 3. Switches.-Relates to operating-gear for groups of resistances or switches so arranged that any one can be operated independently, or two or more can be operated simultaneously. Each individual resistance is connected with a separate driving-shaft fitted with a hand-wheel. These shafts may be connected with a main driving-shaft by friction cones. Fig. 1 shows one form of construction. b is a hollow shaft carrying a pulley a for the rope which lifts a resistance in or out of a liquid. g is the main shaft gearing with a shaft i provided with a conical enlargement i<1> fitting into a recess in the shaft b when the nut m is screwed up. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement in which the resistances are arranged in groups and the gear arranged at different levels. The ropes o<1> ... o<4> pass through a guide-plate q. The switches are fitted with indicators to show the position of the resistances. Similar connecting-mechanism may be used with switches having sliding contact arms or levers.
Patent GB-189921031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cooking or Heating Apparatus, more especially intended for Infusing and Manipulating Coffee or the like in large quantities.
Inventor: BOYES EBENEZER
Filed: 1899-10-20
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 21,031. Boyes, E. Oct. 20. Gas burners.-For apparatus for infusing and manipulating coffee and the like in large quantities, a Bunsen burner d, supplied with gas from a main d<3>, is employed to heat the apparatus to the required temperature. When this has been accomplisbed, the Bunsen burner is turned out, and the gas conducted, by the tube d<4>, hollow trunnion a<5>x, and pipe e<2>, to a semicircular set of gas jets e. When the apparatus is tilted to pour off the coffee the jets e turn with it. A modification is shown, by which the apparatus may be easily removed from the gas pipe d'.
Patent GB-190006464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roof Ventilators.
Inventor: PANCOAST RICHARD MONTGOMERY
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1901-05-06
Abstract: 6464. Pancaost, R. M. April 6. Ventilators.-Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of one form of a ventilator and chimney cowl, and Fig. 2 a plan of the underside thereof, in which the relative dispositions of the baffle-plates appear. Fig. 13 represents a horizontal section of a continuous series of skylight ventilators mounted upon a building. From a cover A, Fig. 1, a series of outside plates D descend and covor the openings into the space above the neck or collar B. Between the perpendicular edges of the outside plates the inside overlapping plates C are disposed, both the inside and the outside plates being suitably secured by clips, braces, and the like E, F, G. In modifications of the ventilator, the various plates may be curved or flared. In the form of ventilator shown in Fig. 13, plates m and openings o are applied at one or both sides. To form skylights, glass is inserted in the tops and sides of the device. In another arrangement, the plates and openings appear at the corners only. In all cases the openings are such as to allow free travel for the air at the same time excluding the passage of foreign bodies.
Patent GB-190023596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-12-24
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 23,596. Boult, A. J., [Sears, C.]. Dec. 24. Type -writers.- Relates to " type- " wheel " or type- " segment " m a - chines, such as the Hammond typewriter, in which the impression is made by a hammer which strikes against the back of the paper. The type-segment A is secured to a vertical shaft F, which can be rotated to varying extents in either direction by mechanism actuated from the keyboard. The type-bearing rim a is grooved internally at a<4>, and a rigid finger B enters the groove when the typesegment is moved from its normal or rest position, thus preventing any vertical displacement of the segment. One segment only is shown in Fig. 4, but several segments may be employed, each having at the centre a notch a<5>, Fig. 3, to allow them to be shifted vertically with respect to the finger B. The inking-rollers are mounted in the end of a swinging arm D. They are normally at rest just below the plase of the type-segment; and they roll over the type on their way to the rotatable inking- platen C. The paper carriage is provided with feed rolls e, e', and a swinging frame G, comprising parallel plates g<2> extending lengthwise of the carriage and constituting a guide for the paper. Just above the point where the paper issues from between the plates g<2>, a flexible tape g<3> is stretched, in order to prevent the hammer H from injuring the paper by striking directly on it. The frame G and tape g<3> move forward with the hammer, the frame being connected to the hammer by means of a bail j. J, the rod J of which is held in a groove in the arm h of the hammer by means of a locking- finger h<2>. A spring-controlled arm K is carried forward with the frame G. Flexible arms k<1>, Fig. 3, extending from the arm K, carry a shield k<2> provided with an opening which allows the paper to come in contact with the type which has been brought to the impression point, but prevents its accidental contact with any other.
Patent GB-190100402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Acting Four-stroke Gas and like Motors.
Inventor: BOURGOIN ARMAND
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 402. Bourgoin, A. Jan. 7. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-Consists of a double-acting four-stroke hydrocarbon or alcohol motor. The piston-rod 3 extends through both ends of the cylinder 1, and works a pair of rocking levers 6, 7. To these are attached connecting- rods 8, 9, by which continuous rotation of a crank and flywheel 10 is produced. The valve gear and igniter are of usual construction.
Patent GB-190101001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Regenerative Retort Heating Furnace.
Inventor: NEUREUTHER CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 1001. Neureuther, C. F. Jan. 15. Regenerative retort furnaces.-Relates to furnaces such as are used in the extraction of zinc, and consists of means whereby the upper tiers of retorts are enabled to get their share of the heat. 1, 2 and 3, 4 are pairs of air and gas regenerators used alternately, the valves for which are arranged in the ordinary way and are not shown. The furnace is divided into two compartments 13 and 14, corresponding to the two pairs of regenerators, and through the partition wall 10 passages 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 are formed, the lower ones being larger than the upper ones, so that the gases coming, say, from the regenerators 1 and 2 are delivered in large quantity through the passage 20, and, as they rise and become cooler, are reinforced by further supplies through the upper passages 22 and 23. The gases then pass over the top of the wall 10 and down between the retorts in the adjacent chamber to the other pair of regenerators.
Patent GB-190101293-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Hook Couplings
Inventor: RAVEN REGINALD EARLE
Filed: 1901-01-19
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 1293. Raven, R. E. Jan. 19. Hooks. - Relates to improvements in the hook coupling described in Specification No. 19,750, A.D. 1897. The coupling is suitable for releasing the traces of fallen horses. Instead of the body part K being formed with the hooked end A for the link G, the part K is pivoted at C to a separate part A, B. On turning down the latch H, as shown in dotted lines, the loop G may be unhooked as in the previous invention ; but the part A, B, by a slight lateral pressure, can now be made to turn on its pivot C to release the trace &c. although under tension.