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Patent GB-189712014-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pneumatic Tyre for the Wheels of Velocipedes and other Vehicles.
Inventor: GRILLET GASTON
Filed: 1897-05-14
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 12,014. Grillet, G. Jan. 15, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Tyres, pneumatic.-The tyre is formed from a diagonally-woven band A covered with the indiarubber sheath B and provided with flanged edges C, C<1> which fit into a narrow - necked metal tube E lying within the rim H. The edges C, C' and tube E may be divided into sections to allow the edges to be more easily slid into position within the tube. A wire equivalent to the tube E may be employed, and the tyre may be used with or without a separate inner air tube D.
Patent GB-189713660-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means and Method of Automatically Regulating the Let-off and Tension of Warps in Looms.
Inventor: WILBY RICHARD
Filed: 1897-06-03
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 13,660. Wilby, R. June 3. Loom let-off motions.-A rocking frame 2<1>, Fig. 2, loose on the shaft 5, carries a pawl 3 and pawloperator 4 for actuating the ratchet-wheel 1 fixed on the shaft 5 and, by means of worm gearing 6, 7, the warp beam on the same shaft as the worm-wheel 7. The frame is oscillated by a connecting-rod 8 and bracket 9 from the lay sword 9', and the pawloperator 4 is pressed to lift the pawl out of action by the rod 13, connected to the spring lever 12 and actuated in the opposite direction by the back-bearer 10 according to the tension of the warp passing over it. Looms, warp tension regulating in. - For the purpose of giving uniform tension to the warp in all positions of the back-bearer 10 during beat-up, a spring lever 17, Fig. 5, is mounted upon a stud 16 on a plate 10<1> at each end of the back-bearer, and is connected to a spring 19 by a cord 19', passing over a curved piece 17<1> and an adjustable nut 21<1> on a screw 21. A set-screw 18<1> on this spring lever bears against a fixed stud 14', Fig. 2, and, by causing the lever to turn upon its fulcrum, alters the leverage of the spring 19 according to the alteration of its tension. Additional spring force is applied during beat-up to the back-bearer, when weaving heavily-wefted fabrics, by a telescopic spring rod connecting the lay sword to a lever similar to the lever 12, Fig. 2. The back-bearer may also be locked in the position it occupies at the commencement of the beat-up by allowing it to bear against the ends of a square spring sliding-rod, which is turned upon its axis and thus gripped in a square hole of a fixed bracket by means of levers connected by a telescopic spring rod to the lay sword.
Patent GB-189715181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Covers for Inspection Apertures in Interceptors or other Traps, Drains, and the like.
Inventor: FREEMAN GEORGE
Filed: 1897-06-24
Granted: 1897-07-24
Abstract: 15,181. Freeman, G., and Shoosmith, W. June 24. Traps; manholes and inspection openings, doors and frames for. In the top of the opening a frame a is cemented carrying a hinged and glazed cover c secured by a thumb-screw d.
Patent GB-189716581-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Framing Prism Sections and Tiles for Windows, and the like.
Inventor: EWEN JOHN MEIGGS
Filed: 1897-07-13
Granted: 1897-09-11
Abstract: 16,581. Ewen, J. M. July 13. Windows; tiling; glazed gratings. - Each prism section or tile C is bound by a #-shaped metal strip D, and the metal strips of adjacent tiles are united by soldering and electro-glazing. The strips are notched and bent at the corners or points E, and the sides of the strips may be cut away as shown in Fig. 4. Ventilating-openings may be provided at the corners of the sections as shown in Figs. 5 and 7.
Patent GB-189719531-A (GB)
Title: A Substitute for Corsets.
Inventor: FLEISCHER AGNES
Filed: 1897-08-24
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 19,531. Fleischer, A. Aug. 24. Deformity appliances.- A corset substitute for supporting the bust and the lower part of the figure consists of a bust support b attached by means of the shoulder straps a, f to the widened back portion g of an abdominal support. The various straps may be adjusted by buttons, as shown, or by means of buckles. Thigh straps may be fitted to prevent the device from riding upwards on the wearer.
Patent GB-189724198-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clip for Carriage of Pneumatic Pump on Cycles.
Inventor: MARTIN GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1897-10-20
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 24,198. Martin, G. H. Oct. 20. C l i p s for inflators. An endless b a n d of india-rubber or other suitable material is provided with metal fastenings A, and is folded round the cycle tube so as to form two loops B and C. The outer loop C embraces the pump, which is held against a rubber pad P, while the inner loop B embraces the cycle tube. By means of the fastening A, the pump is securely attached to the cycle frame.
Patent GB-189724810-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Treadle Mechanism.
Inventor: WILKINSON JOHN FRANK
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 24,810. Wilkinson, J. F. Oct. 26. Treadle - driving gearing.-The driving -mechanism of a sewing or other machine is provided with means for starting it when the crank is on the dead centre and for preventing the shaft rotating in the wrong direction. Projecting above the treadle d, Figs..1 and 2, is a pin j fixed on an arm j' connected to the said treadle by a spring j<2> and to the arm q of a friction clutch r, Fig. 5. When pressure is first applied, the pin j is depressed and the clutch r rotated to start the shaft in the right direction.
Patent GB-189800272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Chain Netting for Gates and other purposes.
Inventor: BAYLISS HORACE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-05
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 272. Bayliss, H. W.' Jan. 5. Metallic fabrics.-Relates to chain netting for gates, fencing, &c. The chains of which the netting is made may be constructed as described i n Specification N o. 14,732, A.D. 1889. Those going in one direction A are threaded through those in the other direction B, and may be made with smaller links. The links of the chains B through which the other chains A are threaded are then closed up to prevent shifting. In another form, the chains A are made in short lengths, and are united by S-shaped hooks threaded through the links of the chains B.
Patent GB-189804030-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Typewriter Paper-carriage or Paper-roller or Platen, and Apparatus for Operating same.
Inventor: BLACK WILLIAM PATRICK MACBEAN
Filed: 1898-02-17
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 4030. Black, W. P. M. Feb. 17. Type-writers.-Relates to paper-carriage and spacing mechanism. The platen is of the size required to receive the sheet of paper, held upon it by clips, and is removably mounted by end spindles e, f and a spring e<2> in the carriage a, h. The carriage runs by its rollers b on the rails of the machine frame. The platen is rotated for letter and word spacing, and the carriage is moved for line spacing. Parallel with and geared to the platen by wheels k, l is a bar i of square section having teeth j on one side. The bar i is geared with a spring drum s by gears t, u, and is provided with an escapement-wheel x co-operating with a pair of escapement pawls v operated from the universal bar of the machine. At the end of each line the escapement is released and the platen moves on to starting position for the next line. On the side of the wheel x is a disc 9 having a stop or tooth 8, and the wheel x and disc are movable on the bar i to disengage the wheel x from the pawls v and bring the disc 9 into position for its tooth 8 to engage the pawls and stop the platen in starting position. The wheel x and disc 9 are moved, at the end of each line, by a special key which operates a lever 6 having a piece 2 engaging the wheels. Line spacing is effected by a pawl lever 11 engaging the teeth j and operated by an adjustable tappet 15 on an arm 14 fixed on the disc 9. The tappet operates the lever 11 as the disc 8 and wheel x return to normal position on the bar i. The spring drum s is re-wound, when the carriage is returned for a fresh page, by ratchet and bevel gearing p, q, &c. operated from the teeth j. An index finger 21 on the bar i moves over a scale 21. The bar i is guided during the writing of each line by means of a flanged ring engaging between two of the teeth j, the flange being cut away to allow the bar i to move longitudinally at the end of the lines.
Patent GB-189807485-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Float Valve.
Inventor: HUSSEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-03-28
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 7485. Hussey, J. March 28. Ball and float valves. - To prevent shocks and assist the expulsion of water, a chamber a, in which air is compressed by the head of water in the service pipe, is provided. The guide-plunger b of the valve b<2> is s recessed to receive the end of the float-lever. A perforated diaphragm A<1> may separate the upper from the lower part of the valve chamber.
Patent GB-189810690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Devices for Single Phase Alternating Electric Current Motors.
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 10,690. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Stone, J. P., and Doane, S. E.]. May 10. Motors, alternating - current.-A starting-device for a single-phase alternating-current motor consists of a resistance D and a transformer orcompensator C, in series across the mains, and connected at a n intermediate point with the third terminal of the motor. Switches S and S<1> are provided for disconnecting the starting-device when required. The phase-displacing devices may themselves be included in the circuit of a step-up transformer T. In a modification, the resistance and compensator are provided with adjusting-switches.
Patent GB-189813199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports for Bicycles.
Inventor: CHAPMAN JOSEPH CRAWHALL
Filed: 1898-06-13
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 13.199. Chapman, J. C., [Walke, C. N. E.]. June 13. Stands for bicycles. A wire support having two legs is bent at its upper part into the shape shown in Fig. 1 to embrace or engage the pedal, when in its lowest position, and thus support the machine. The loop s<1> rests on the central tube A, and the loops s<2>, s<3> engage the side plates B. The support may be formed of two parts connected by a hinge or sliding connection at s<1>, and the legs may be made telescopic.
Patent GB-189814036-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sound Recording and Reproducing Apparatus.
Inventor: JOHNSON ELDRIDGE REEVES
Filed: 1898-06-24
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 14,036. Johnson, E. R. June 24. Phonographs and like sound - recording instruments. - Apparatus for recording and reproducing sounds is arranged with the diaphragm D supported upon the style rod I and adjusted so as not to be in contact with the elastic rings d, d<1>. The style rod is attached to the diaphragm by elastic cement i<1>, and may have an adjusting-screw at its upper end. The lower end of the rod I is attached by means of a spring plate h<2> to the diaphragm head. The spring h<2> may be varied in form, and also its attachment to the rod I and the diaphragm head. The end of the rod I is hollowed to receive a style k. M is a guide-tube, and n is a stop.
Patent GB-189815825-A (GB)
Title: Improved Magnetic Apparatus for Gymnastic and Theatrical Performances.
Inventor: COX CHARLES HORACE
Filed: 1898-07-20
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 15,825. Cox, C. H. July 20. Acrobatic apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for suspending an acrobat in the air. A series of brass balls B is suspended from the ceiling by the leads C carrying electric currents, preferably from secondary batteries, to electromagnets A within the balls. An am-meter D is arranged in circuit, and also a number of switches E, so that, as one magnet is energized, another one may be deenergized. The performer has iron soles on his feet to walk in an inverted position, or on the gloves on his hands to swing feet downwards.
Patent GB-189816825-A (GB)
Title: Means or Apparatus for Use in Punching Jacquard Cards.
Inventor: SZCZEPANIK JAN
Filed: 1898-08-03
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 16,825. Szczepanik, J., and Kleinberg, L. Aug. 3. Cards, punching.-The cards are punched by electrical means directly from a templet A formed with conducting-parts a and non-conducting parts b corresponding respectively to the ground and to the figure of the pattern. The binding or weave is either represented on the templet by a suitable arrangement of conducting and non-conducting squares, or produced by means of a special binding- apparatus in the machine, the pattern being represented on the templet without any squares. In both cases the templet works in connection with contact-levers B and rubbing-contact fingers f, arranged in circuits containing small electromagnets E and a battery F. The armatures g of the electromagnets are carried in a grating G, and act against the ends of the spring needles H, which select the hooks I of an ordinary card-copying machine. When the grating is lowered, the energized electromagnets retain their armatures in position, but the others allow theirs to descend with the grating and enable the corresponding needles H to put their hooks I into the path of the knives i. When the binding or weave is not represented on the templet, an additional series of electromagnets is provided, one series being furnished with a device for cutting out certain of the magnets in accordance with the binding, while the other series is arranged to throw out of operation all those magnets of the first series which correspond to the conducting part of the templet, so that the binding corresponding to the non-conducting part of the templet can be made subsequently by means of the cutting-out device. The cutting-out device may consist of a number of spring rods which are lifted away from contactpieces by rotary cam discs corresponding to the binding required, or it may consist of an unperforated jacquard cylinder and spring wires operated by jacquard cards passing over the cylinder, either the cylinder or the cards being connected to the battery and the spring wires being connected to one series of electromagnets.
Patent GB-189817868-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Stand or Device for Holding and Securing Velocipedes.
Inventor: ORR-SYMINGTON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-08-19
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 17,868. Orr-Symington, A. Aug. 19. Locks, key. - Consists of a stand or support for receiving one or more bicycles, which are automatically locked thereto when the stand &c. is suspended. The locking- apparatus consists of four links k, the cords g<1>, to which the stand &c. is connected, being fixed to the upper ends of the lower pair whilst the suspending-chain is fixed to a sliding bar s connected to the top pin of the links. Upon suspending the stand, the bar s draws the links upwards until the collar s<1> bears against the top of the case A, and at the same time a projection p' on a spring lever p engages with a hole n in one of the links and locks the links in their extended position. The stem p<4> of the lever is brought by the upward movement of the links opposite a hole r through which the unlocking-key is passed. A slot p<3> in a fixed stay e guides the projection p<3>.
Patent GB-189818507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sprinklers for Bottles.
Filed: 1898-08-29
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 18,507. Betts & Co. and Nimmy, W. Aug. 29. Sprinkling - bottles; refilling, preventing. - The top A of a sprinkling - bottle, instead of being fitted in a cork, is formed with a depending f l a n g e a, which is closed round the neck of the bottle after the manner of an ordinary capsule, and is preferably further secured to the neck by cement. The invention is stated to prevent refilling.
Patent GB-189822640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cycle Brakes.
Inventor: EVANS THOMAS GRAINGER
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 22,640. Evans, T. G. Oct. 28. Brakes.-A brake drum E is mounted upon the axle D, and is enclosed by the bottom bracket, which is made in the form of a casing A and is provided with sockets B for the frame members. The drum E is surrounded by a strap F provided with a gripping-surface G and connected by eyepieces H to the ends of the double-armed lever I. The lever I is fixed to or forms part of a spindle J carried by the casing A. A lever is secured to the spindle J, and is connected by rods or other means to an operating-lever.
Patent GB-189823532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Brakes for Electric Railway Cars and other Electrically Operated Mechanisms.
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 23,532. British Thomson- Houston Co., [Case, F. E.]. Nov. 8. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles. - Relates to electric brakes which are especially adapted for electrically-propelled railway vehicles as the brake shoe is applied to the outside of the wheel, leaving the space between the wheels free for the motor. A ring D is attached to the wheel, or the web of the wheel is faced for the brake shoe H to bear upon. The shoe is formed as a closed ring with the winding Q placed in an eccentric groove, and it is provided with the lugs H' which engage lugs I<1> on the frame N in which the journal box M is mounted. An L-shaped bar G secured to the journal box supports the brake shoe, and a ring F attached to the wheel engages a flange on the shoe to limit the size of the air gap. The bars 0 of the truck frame rest on the journal box as usual
Patent GB-189827488-A (GB)
Title: Improved Treadle Trap for Mice, Rats and the like.
Inventor: ATKINSON JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1898-12-30
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 27,488. Atkinson, J. H. Dec. 30. Traps. - Relates to mouse and like traps having a "throw over" spring frame released by the a n i m a I stepping upon a treadle or hinged platform. The frame l is formed in one with the coiled spring k, the ends of which are secured in the base board a. The frame l is pivoted in staples n, n. The catch lever o is secured at one end by a staple p, and engages, when the trap is in the "set" position shown in Fig. 1, with a staple i on the treadle d. The treadle d may be loosely hinged to the base a in various ways, such as by a bent wire h one end of which is passed through the staple i and is then driven into the base a. The wire h is coiled to prevent it from passing through the staple i, and also acts as a bait pin when bait is employed. The treadle d is formed by sawing a suitable piece out of the base a.
Patent GB-189910519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Closing and Opening Bulkhead and other Doors.
Inventor: MONTGOMERY-MOORE ALEXANDER WIL
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1900-05-18
Abstract: 10,519. Montgomery - Moore, A. W., and Preston, J. May 18. Bulkhead doors.- Relates to improvements in the system of opening and closing bulkhead and other doors described in Specifications No. 15,645, A.D. 1892, No. 3133, A.D. 1894, No. 27,286, A.D. 1897, and No. 26,558, A.D. 1898, in which an electric motor operates each door or group of doors, the current being supplied by a continuously-running dynamo, or by accumulators. A device such as shown in Fig. 1 may be placed in any compartment by which a door or group of doors is automatically closed in event of water entering the compartment. It consists of a perforated box to which the water has access to complete the motor circuit through the conductors c, c. Or a circuit may pass round the vessel including an electromagnet at each door. These electromagnets control switches in the motor circuits, so that, when the first-named circuit is broken by any means, the switches are operated to complete the motor circuits and close the doors.
Patent GB-189915445-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement connected with Travelling Trunks, Hat Boxes, and the like.
Inventor: FLETCHER WALTER
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 15,445. Fletcher, W. July 27. Trunks; hat-boxes.-Relates to trunks or boxes having a foundation of millboard or like material covered with leather &c. and provided with a suitable lining. The edges of the box are covered with wider strips A of leather than usual, each strip being secured by stitching c near its edge, in addition to the usual stitching B near the edge of the box. The box may also be provided at the corners with pads or buffers of thickened rubber or other material. These pads may be secured on the outside of the strip A as shown at E ; they may be entirely covered by the strip ; or the strip may be provided with an aperture through which the thickened portion of the pad protrudes as shown at G.
Patent GB-190000146-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting or Controlling Apparatus for Electric Motors.
Inventor: MCGURTY JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1901-04-02
Abstract: 146. McGurty, J. H., and McEwan, T. Jan. 2. Switches.-Relates to means for starting and controlling electric motors. A governor fan 16 is connected by a train of wheels and worm gearing with the shaft 2 of the controller. The blades of the fan are secured to the cross-arm by screws so that their inclination can be varied. The pinion 13 is loose on its spindle, and engages with a spring- controlled pawl 12 to drive the gearing when the handle is moved in one direction, but it allows the handle to be returned quickly to the off position. This retarding-apparatus may be housed within the casing, or may be fitted externally.
Patent GB-190008067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harmonic Telegraphy.
Inventor: JOHNSON ARTHUR THOMAS METCALF
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1901-08-01
Abstract: 8067. Johnson, A. T. M., and Guyott, G. May 1. Drawings to Specification. Wireless telegraphy.-Relates to harmonic telegraphy in which double reeds mounted to rotate on a stand are employed as the make and break of a Ruhmkorff coil the secondary of which is connected by both poles to earth or water..The receiver is similarly connected by both poles to earth.
Patent GB-190012418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Road Scarifiers.
Inventor: THACKRAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 12,418. Thackray, W., and Thackray, W. L. July 10. Roads and ways, making and repairing.-A road scarifier consists of two sides A connected by stays B and mounted on wheels C, the shaft E being carried by bearing-bosses D on the sides, which may be made in parts to allow adjustment for attachment to a traction engine. A shaft F carries levers G with holes to receive double-ended prongs H secured by keys J. These levers are connected by links M to controlling-levers K on a shaft L, and having spring catches O to engage recesses P in segments Q on the side plates. The scarifier may be attached to a traction engine by bolts passed through holes S or by a chain from a bridge-piece fixed to the sides. Steering-wheels may be mounted on the axle fitted to an upright carried by a bearing in the bridge-piece and operated by a steering-lever.
Patent GB-190016521-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Rinsing and Cooling Cans Containing Food and the like.
Inventor: BRIGHT FREDRICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-09-17
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 16,521. Bright, F. W. Sept. 17. Cleaning cans.-The machine is for rinsing and cooling cans containing cooked food &c. The cans are fed into the machine by a travelling band on the pulley 20, and pass down the shoot 43 to a number of baskets 1 swung between two endless chains 2 which run over sprocketwheels 7, 8. The baskets pass through a water tank 9 and beneath water-sprinklers 28, and are then tilted to deposit the cooled cans on a band travelling over the pulley 25. From this band they pass down the shoot 45 to the table 46. The shaft 16 of the driving - pulley 15 drives the sprocket-wheels 7 through worm gearing, and the shafts of the pulleys 20, 25 are connected by gears 21, 22. The baskets are tilted by the action of pins on the baskets catching against cams 40 fixed to the rails 4 on which run rollers 3 on the baskets. The baskets are made up of end plates 34, semicircular ribs 30, and parallel rods running through the spacing-bosses 31 of the ribs. The water from the sprinklers 28 falls on a trough 27, from which it passes to the tank 9.