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Patent GB-189714726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Saddles for Cycles.
Inventor: SHEPHERD JOHN ADOLPHUS
Filed: 1897-06-17
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 14,726. Shepherd, J. A., and Shepherd, A. L. June 17. Saddles; saddle supports; mounting, facilitating.- Saddles are supported so that they may be depressed to facilitate mounting. Fig. 1 shows a form of saddle in which the seat may be depressed. The seat or cover 1 is attached to a horizontal bar 2 connected by pivoted links 4, 5 to lower horizontal rods 6 clamped at 7 to the L-pin 8. Springs 11 normally hold the links 4, 5 in their vertical position. A bar 9, serrated at 9a, is pivoted to the bar 2 and passed through a serrated socket 10 pivoted between the rods 6. The seat may be depressed by turning the links on their pivots, the bar 9 passing through the socket 10 until the tooth 9b engages the lower side of the same. After the rider has mounted, the tooth 9b is disengaged, and the seat is raised to its normal position by the springs 11, the serrated bar 9 holding it in its raised position. In a modification, an inclined serrated bar, pivoted to the peak of the saddle and cornected to the rear springs, slides through the saddle clips and is held by a spring lever or detent. Fig. 6 shows a saddle support arranged so that the saddle may be depressed to facilitate mounting. The usual #- or T-pin 18 slides within a tube 17 against the pressure of a spring 11, which tube is clamped in the ordinary saddle post 16. A lever 19, pivoted at 20 to the bottom of the T-pin 18 and acted on by the spring 21, is provided with an operating-stud 19<d>, a detent pin 19<c>, and a serrated end 19<a> for engaging the serrations 17<a> in the end of the tube 17. When the pin 19<d> is pressed inwards, the detent pin 19<c> is released and the saddle may be depressed until a tooth 19<b> on the lever 19 engages a tooth 17<b> at the end of the tube 17. When the rider has mounted, the teeth 19<b>, 17<b> are disengaged, and a T-pin 18 is raised by the spring 11, the teeth 17<a>, 19<a> interlocking and holding the saddle in any position. Turning is prevented by a pin 22 sliding in a slot 18<a>, or by other means. In a modification, the serrated end of the lever 19 is dispensed with, and the detent pin 19<c >is formed as a tooth for engaging a series of holes formed in the tube 17.
Patent GB-189715495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contact-boxes for Electric Railways.
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM MILTON
Filed: 1897-06-29
Granted: 1897-08-07
Abstract: 15,495. Brown, W. M. June 29. Electric railways and tramways on a sectional conductor system with switches operated by magnets carried on the vehicle. Switches.-A ball F of magnetic material floats on mercury in a removable casing I, and when lifted by a magnet on the vehicle comes into contact with the upper part R to complete the circuit from the feeder to the exposed contact.
Patent GB-189717154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Oil-burners for Lamps.
Inventor: GRAETZ ADOLF
Filed: 1897-07-20
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 17,154. Graetz, A. July 20. Oil-lamp burners.- The wick-tubes a, b are shaped as shown. The contraction of the lower part of the inner wick-tube a not only facilitates the insertion of the wickcarrier d, but also permits of the use of a screw collar c of smaller diameter, by which means large burners can be fitted to lamp reservoirs having small screwthread openings.
Patent GB-189720215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Wicks.
Inventor: REDFERN GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-09-02
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 20,215. Redfern, G. F., [Saunders, E. C.]. Sept. 2. Wicks.-A partially-incandescent light is obtained, and the wick is rendered incombustible, by treatment with a solution obtained from monazite sand. This sand, which contains rare earths, is raised to a black heat in a furnace, ground to a fine powder, soaked in water for ten or twelve days, and then drained and partially evaporated. After the wicks have been soaked or otherwise well saturated in the solution thus obtained, and dried, they are ready for use.
Patent GB-189720410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Dyes.
Inventor: WILSON EDGAR SIDDONS
Filed: 1897-09-06
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 20,410. Wilson, E. S., and Stewart, E. Sept. 6. Dyes, artificial.-New colouring-matters, which dye fibre dark-brown to reddish-brown shades according to the mordant employed, are produced by treating cotton-seed oil with an alkaline solution, separating the solution from the oil, adding to the solution nitroso-dimethyl- or diethyl-aniline, and heating the mixture to 100‹ C. The resulting solution may be used directly in dyeing, or the colouring-matter may be first precipitated by strong alkali, common salt, or acids. The process may be modified by adding the nitroso compound at the same time as the alkali, or the nitroso compound is first heated with the oil and then the alkali is added ; or, the colouring-matter in the oil is extracted in known ways, and subsequently treated with nitroso compound and alkali. The Provisional Specification refers also to the use of tannin-containing substances, catechine, gambier, gallic acid, &c., in place of cotton-seed oil, and of nitroso phenol in place of nitroso-dimethyl-aniline.
Patent GB-189721525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes for Bicycles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: BEAUCHAMP FRANCIS
Filed: 1897-09-20
Granted: 1898-09-20
Abstract: 21,525. Beauchamp, F. Sept. 20. Brakes for bicycles &c., operated by foot or hand. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a tricycle. A brake drum A is secured on the rear axle B, and is surrounded by a strap C one end of which is secured at D to a rigid part of the frame, while the other end is connected by a rod, chain, or cord &c. E to one end of a lever F pivoted at G. By pressure of the foot upon the laterally-projecting pivot pin H the brake is applied. A brake is also described in which the strap is applied to a drum on the front-wheel hub by foot pressure. In another case, the ends of the brake strap are provided with right and left handed nuts which engage with a rod operated by the rider so that by turning the rod the brake may be applied. The Provisional Specification states that a pivoted foot-rest is provided, which is coupled to the handle-bar lever for the purpose of operating the brake.
Patent GB-189721531-A (GB)
Title: Appliances for Carbine Holsters for Securing the same to Military Saddles.
Inventor: MOEGLICH FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1897-09-20
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 21,531. Moeglich, F. Sept. 20. Saddles.-Relates to holsters for carbines. The holster is carried by the leather flap a secured to the saddle-tree by the staple b having a small strap put through it. The front of the holster is attached by the strap c to a ring under the seat. A leather wedge d prevents oscillation of the holster, and for the same purpose a tapering cushion is placed beneath the flap a.
Patent GB-189817660-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bolt or Latch for Doors and Windows.
Inventor: ROTRU CHARLES
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1899-08-16
Abstract: 17,660. Rotru, C. Aug. 16. Sliding bolts; door chains and the like.-A sliding bolt C is arranged to hold a door or window either closed or ajar. The bolt is shot by a rack and pinion B turned by a key or thumb-bit A. A variable amount of the bolt can be made to project from the lock case. A spring F engages notches in the bolt to secure it in any position. The bolt head when partly shot engages a pivoted slotted bar D which allows the door to stand ajar, but when fully shot it enters a staple E and locks the door.
Patent GB-189818331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders and Fasteners for Sliding Windows.
Inventor: LEAVER ABRAHAM
Filed: 1898-08-26
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 18,331. Leaver, A., and King, T. Aug. 26. Sash fastenings.-A rod or bolt passes through a casing let into the stile of the bottom sash, and carries a roller adapted to bear against, and enter recesses in, the upper sash stile. A retaining cross-bar S of the rod bears against a projecting plate T of the casing when the cross-bar is drawn back aid turned through a right-angle. A spring in the casing normally forces the rod and roller outwards. In a modification, a pin is inserted through a hole in the rod or bolt to hold it out of action.
Patent GB-189818886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Woven Belting.
Inventor: TERRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-09-05
Granted: 1899-09-05
Abstract: 18,886. Terry, W., and Rawnsley, F. Sept. 5. Double and multiple fabrics for gearing belts and bands. In belting of the class described in Specification No. 5020, A.D. 1895, two or more layers of core threads D are separated by weft threads F, the outer fabrics A, B being bound together by binding-threads C which tie the inner weft threads H to the weft threads F or to each other.
Patent GB-189827291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Saddles for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: KOEPCKE PAUL
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-12-27
Abstract: 27,291. Koepcke, P. Dec. 27. Saddles; saddle supports. - The support a, formed of a bent metal bar, carries annular metal cups c, which contain inflated cushions d, covered with leather g.
Patent GB-189902678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type-writing Machines.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 2678. Fell, J. C., [Densmore Typewriter Co.]. Feb. 6. Type-writers.-Relates to the inking-arrangements of type-writers, and is illustrated in Fig. 1 with reference to the Remington machine. Each end of the inking-ribbon 10 is secured by a pin or other fastening 9 to a short band 8, of which one is secured to each of the two ribbon spools 7. V-shaped frames 12 are supported by guiding- hooks so as to be free to rise or fall on the shaft 1, and cross-bars 16, carried by the frame, are provided with slots through which the ribbon passes freely, but not sufficiently wide to permit the passage of the pins 9. When the spool empties, the pin 9 lifts the frame 12, and the hook 21, attached thereto, raises the lever 23 and throws the arm 28 into the vertical line, so that the stop 29 prevents any further movement of the cross-bar 30, which forms part of the spacing-rocker. Links 31 connect the bar 30 with the universal bar, which therefore prevents the depression of the key levers, attracting the attention of the operator, who throws the other spool into action by a longitudinal movement of the shaft 6. The invention is applied in a very similar manner to the Densmore machine, the universal bar being locked when either of the spools empties. The spools are adapted to slide endwise on their supporting-shafts as the carriage shifts, and a long pawl, pressing against a crown ratchet-wheel on the winding-spool, causes it to turn as it moves endwise, so that the ribbon is used diagonally.
Patent GB-189907116-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Bending or Welding Pipe.
Inventor: BRAY THOMAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 7116. Bray, T. J. April 4. Drawing ; bending ; welding.-Relates to draw-benches for the bending or welding of pipes. Figs. 1 and 3 show the draw-bench in plan view and side elevation respectively. The rear section 1 is stationary, and the front section 3 movable and of a length greater than that of the other and pivoted to it. The upper face of the front portion is provided with ribs 6, ribs 6<a> being on the stationary portion. These ribs form guides for the draught-chain 7, which passes around the stationary sprocket-wheel 8 on the power shaft 9 and over the guide-pulleys 10 and 11. Lateral movement is effected by means of the toothed bar 13. In bending or welding pipe, the bell is clipped over the tang or tongs attached to the skelp and dropped into the bell holder 16. The tang or tongs are then connected to the buggy 17, which is next connected to the moving draught-chain.
Patent GB-189907452-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bracket for Window Blind Rollers.
Inventor: BENSON GEORGE
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 7452. Benson, G. April 10. Window blinds.-The bracket is made with a slot B, and has a pivoted bar D which forms a bearing for the roller pivot and rests against a block C. A stop E limits the upward swing of the bar D when turned to allow the roller to be removed.
Patent GB-189914632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collectors for Electrically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: CHONE FRITZ
Filed: 1899-07-15
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 14,632. ChonÚ, F. July 15. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-The trolleys of vehicles running in opposite directions work on a single wire, and are arranged to pass each other. For this purpose the wheels may be flanged and grooved or made of different breadths and diameters, as in Figs. 1 and 4, or one wheel may be furnished with a guard, as in Fig. 2, under which the other runs, while the ends of the poles which carry the wheels are bent in opposite directions to reach the centrally-placed wire.
Patent GB-189922904-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Bending and Cutting Lock Springs.
Inventor: OLMESDAHL PETER
Filed: 1899-11-16
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 22,904. Olmesdahl, P. Nov. 16. Making springs; bending.-Lock springs of the shape shown in Fig. 3 are made from a steel band A fed into a bending-machine by a slide a, on which is a gripping-lever 2, the slide and lever being operated by a crank disc 3 and rod 4. A knife f makes a cut in the band, corresponding to the point 8, Fig. 3, which is then fed forward and operated on by sliding dies 10, 11, 12, acting in conjunction with a die 9 and pin 13. The die 10 has a knife edge to cut off the spring. The pin 13 is mounted on one end of a lever 14 operated by a pin 16 on a cam 15, so that the pin can be withdrawn from the loop 20. The spring moves back with the die 11, and drops into a receptacle. Cams for operating the various parts are placed on shafts 17, 21.
Patent GB-189924022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus applicable for Use as a Condenser, Feed Heater, or Evaporator.
Inventor: COUPER SINCLAIR
Filed: 1899-12-02
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 24,022. Couper, S. Dec. 2. Feedwater, heating.-Relates to tubular surface apparatus applicable for use as a condenser, feedheater, or evaporator, and more particularly to such a construction thereof that the outer shell and internal parts may be readily removed, although the apparatus is fitted within a very confined space. Provision is made also for expansion and contraction. The Figure shows a section through a form of the apparatus in which the tubes are vertical. The outer shell or casing is made in two portions, one E forming a base and being supported on feet F or otherwise, and the other G standing on the lower one. The tubes C are secured in tube-plates A, B, the whole nest being supported by the upper plate. The lower plate is furnished with a ring R forming a recess for packing which is bedded against the fixed conical ring T. The tube ends are covered by headers or domes K, L. It will be seen that the parts can be separated for inspection or cleaning by unbolting the flange at H, even though the clear head-room be only slightly in excess of the depth of the fixed portion of the shell and the lower header.
Patent GB-190006645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hydrocarbon or Explosion Engines.
Inventor: STRICKLAND FREDERIC
Filed: 1900-04-09
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6645. Strickland, F. April 9. Drawings to Specification. Exhaust - silencers.-Explosion engine exhaust passes through a number of perforated plates in a cylinder, the perforations being alternately near the periphery and the centre.
Patent GB-190007417-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Producing Tubes or Pipes with Longitudinal Partitions.
Inventor: SCHMITZ ALBERT
Filed: 1900-04-21
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 7417. Schmitz, A. April 21. Metal pipes and tubes.-Tubes or pipes with longitudinal partitions are produced by placing a piece of bar-iron or the like of suitable size and section, such as a flat, T, Y, or X, upon a strip of sheet metal of proper width and drawing the two through a funnel or die. The sheet metal strip is thus bent into a tube which presses against the edges of the partition piece. The pipes so formed have two channels, as in Fig. 2, or more. Spiral or helical partitions may be obtained by using longitudinally twisted central bars.
Patent GB-190011052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Puzzle Jugs or Pitchers.
Inventor: BUTLER MARY ANN
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 11,052. Butler, M. A. June 18. Jugs.-A jug is provided with holes D, and internal passages E, F, communicating with the outside through holes L and a perforated projection H. The liquid can be drunk without spilling, by covering the holes L and sucking the projection H.
Patent GB-190011377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rolls for Rolling Mills.
Inventor: HUESER CASPAR
Filed: 1900-06-22
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,377. H³ser, C. June 22. Rolling; casting.- Rolls for rolling-mills for the production of long rods and bars are made hollow, so that they may be cooled by circulating water. The couplings may also be made hollow so that water may circulate continuously through the whole series. The roll consists of a steel tube a with journals e and coupling-ends d, made by casting, rolling, or forging. The tube is surrounded by a ring b, which may be plain or grooved to suit the work. This ring is formed by pouring molten metal round the tube while placed in a mould, provided with a runner entering at the bottom and an overflow at the top. The pouring is continued till the tube is sufficiently heated to unite with the cast metal, when the casting is allowed to cool. If the roll is only required for plates or flat bars, a thickened tube, which may have shallow grooves, is used without the ring b.
Patent GB-190012019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Mixing Air and a Fluid for Kindling Fires and other purposes.
Inventor: ANDREWS JAMES STEWART
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 12,019. Andrews, J. S., and Simpson, W. M. July 3. Lighting fires; oil and gas burners, oil and gas supply to.-Relates to apparatus for mixing air and a fluid, more especially air and an inflammable liquid or gas, for the production of a combustible mixture to be supplied to a burner for lighting fires, or to blowpipe or other burners for industrial purposes. A portable apparatus for lighting fires in locomotives &c. is described. In this apparatus liquid fuel is stored in a portable tank A, Fig. 1, and is delivered by air pressure to a mixing-valve E, of special construction, shown separately by Figs. 3, 9, and 10 ; the mixture is supplied by a flexible or jointed pipe M' to a burner U, which may be inserted beneath the grate of the firebox. Figs. 9 and 10 show crosssections of the valve through the air chamber N and mixing chamber 0, respectively. These chambers are formed in the plug of the valve, and are separated by a partition with a central aperture o. Air supplied under pressure at L, Fig. 9, passes, when the plug is iu the position shown in Figs. 9 and 10, to the air chamber N, and part of it is delivered through the passage J into the tank, above the liquid fuel in it, and part passes through the opening o into the mixing-chamber O, where it meets liquid fuel forced by the air pressure in the tank up the pipe k, Fig. 1, and through the passage K. The mixture is delivered at M, Fig. 10. The apparatus is entirely controlled by a single handle D, which may be moved to bring the plug of the valve into the various positions, so as to cut off the supply of air and liquid fuel, to admit air to the mixing-chamber and discharge pipe while cutting it off from the tank (the oil supply from the tank being also cut off), or to place the air space in the tank in communication with the discharge pipe while cutting off the supply of air and liquid fuel. The valve may be fitted with a pointer to show its different positions. The valve may be used, with suitable modifications, for mixing air and gas, and any suitable gas may be substituted for air. An adjustable stop is provided on the valve to enable the opening of the airsupply port to be adjusted.
Patent GB-190012412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: GOTTLIEB FREDERICK JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 12,412. Gottlieb, F. J. July 10. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-The neck A of the bottle is fitted with a sliding tube C, closed at the upper end a<2>, and normally closed at the lower end by the float valve D, the movement of which within the tube is limited by the stop ring E. The lower end of the tube is also o adapted to act as a valve in conjunction with the seat a<3> in the neck, and a light spring F may be provided to aid in moving the tube on to the seat. When the bottle is inverted, the valve D opens, and the tube C slides outwards, under the pressure of the liquid, until the port C<2> in its side registers with the lateral port shown in the neck. From this latter port, the liquid flows through a horizontal annular passage in the neck, around the protuberances h<2>, h<4>, and through the passage i in the conical cap I to the outlet, this arrangement of the passages being adapted to prevent tampering with the valves by means of a wire &c. The mouth of the bottle is closed by a cork &c. A<2>, and the cap I is secured by the casing G, which is screwed on and cemented to the neck. In a modification, the outlet passages are formed in a separate plug integral with the cap I, which is cemented to the neck. The lateral port a in the neck may be protected by a valve J, guided in the stem K of a supporting-ring, and adapted to open outwardly against the action of the spring M, when the contents are being poured out. The valves C, D prevent refilling either in the upright, or (by pressure) in the inverted, position of the bottle.
Patent GB-190013615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Copying Tracings or the like by Artificial Light.
Inventor: ALLOTT FREDERICK WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1900-07-30
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 13,615. Allott, F. W J., and Jones, R. E. July 30. Lamps, actinic.-Lamps for use in copying tracings or the like by artificial light are so suspended that they gradually fall in proximity to the tracing at an even speed which may be regulated. The cord carrying the lamp is wound upon a barrel A on the main spindle of the controlling clockwork mechanism, which is braked by a rotating flyer having two vanes B. The resistance of these vanes to the air, and the consequent rate of descent of the lamp, are varied by altering the angles of the vanes, as shown in Fig. 3, by means of the handle I and the gear-wheels F, E, Fig. 2, an index on the disc K, Fig. 1, showing the predetermined duration of the lamp's travel. The descent of the lamp is started and stopped by the lever 0, a frictional spring plate N being provided to prevent damage to the flyer when the motion is suddenly stopped.
Patent GB-190015473-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Forming of Electrodes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-08-30
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 15,473. B o u l t , A. J., [Andreas, E.]. Aug. 30. Secondary batteries.-Accumulator plates are formed by first subjecting lead plates to electrolysis in dilute sulphuric acid, then treating them with very dilute nitric acid until the brown coating becomes grey, again electrolysing in sulphuric acid, and repeating the process until the desired capacity of the plate is obtained. The plates are washed after each stage of the process.
Patent GB-190105129-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Transforming Reciprocating Motion into Rotatory Motion and vice versa.
Inventor: VAUGHAN-SHERRIN JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-11
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 5129. Vaughan-Sherrin, J. March 11. Crank linkages for converting reciprocating into rotary motion, or vice versÔ. Two connecting-rods d, which cross each other, are jointed at a suitable distance apart to the piston, or other reciprocating piece a, and to a beam f pivoted on the crankpin g.