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Patent GB-189708670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sole Laying and Pressing Machines for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: CILLEY HARRY EDGAR
Filed: 1897-04-05
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 8670. Lake, H. H., [Cilley, H. E., and Judd, E. C.]. April 5. Soles.-Figs. 1 and 2 show, respectively, front and end elevations of a machine for laying soles and holding them firmly while the cement by which they are attached hardens. The driving- pulley b<3> is loose on its spindle, and can be thrown into frictional contact with a disc b<5>, fast on the spindle, by means of a treadle-lever b<16>. After the spindle b<24> has made a half revolution, a spring returns the treadle, throwing out the clutch and applying the brake strap b<7>. The spindle b<24> is geared to the driving - spindle and carries two opposite cranks by which the rods f<16> supporting the jacks are raised and lowered. Each jack is provided with a heel-pin f and a toe-rest f<1> which can be moved towards, and away from, one another, in guides in the plate f<12>, by rotating a pinion gearing with the racks by means of a hand-wheel f<8>. Under each plate f<12> is a slide f<14> fitting between guides on the rod f<16>. The position of the slide in the said guides can be adjusted by a lever f<18> and links f<22>. The lever is pivoted in the rod f<16>, and is locked in the desired position by a pawl engaging a rack on an arm f<20> projecting from the rod. In using the machine one of the rods f<16> is drawn forwards to a distance limited by a loop f<26> embracing the stay rods d, d supporting the upper crosshead of the machine. A boot and sole are then placed on the jack and the rod is pushed back into a vertical position. The treadle b<16> is then depressed to start the machine, and the crank-pin pushes the said rod upwards so that the sole is pressed against the flexible form C<2>, while the other rod is pulled down and can be drawn out to receive a boot, as described above. After the spindle b<24> has made a half revolution, the machine is stopped as previously described.
Patent GB-189712864-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Flushing Arrangement.
Inventor: PEARSON STEPHEN ARNOLD
Filed: 1897-05-25
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 12,864. Pearson, S. A. May 25. Water - waste p r eventers, valve-discharge. A float 2 is suspended from the top of the cistern. From its lower end is hung a ball-valve 1, which closes the outlet while the vessel is filling. As the level rises the valve is jerked from its seat by the action of the float, and the flush is thus started.
Patent GB-189712884-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Cleaning Table Forks and Spoons.
Inventor: DADE HARRY
Filed: 1897-05-25
Granted: 1898-05-25
Abstract: 12,884. Dade, H. May 25. Forks and spoons, cleaning.-A block of leather, felt, or the like is cut of the shipe shown, and mounted on a handle.
Patent GB-189713095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Holding the Platinum Sponge in Automatic Gas Lighters.
Inventor: BORCHARDT HUGO
Filed: 1897-05-27
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 13,095. Borchardt, H. May 27. Lighting gas.-Automatic gas lighters d of the platinum-sponge type are held in position by spring arms or clamps a, the lower ends of which fit into a socket c on the burner b, and the upper ends a<1> grip the lighter d. In modifications, resilient wires press against both the front and rear surfaces of the lighter.
Patent GB-189713175-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cycle Saddles and Lugs therefor.
Inventor: LERMIT ARTHUR MAJOR
Filed: 1897-05-28
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 13,175. Lermit, A. M. May 28. Saddle clips.-A. saddle clip consists of a split lug a encircling the seat pillar b and secured to it by the setscrew c. The lug is provided with screwed projections e and squared shoulders g with which engage discs f provided with teeth. Cup pieces i, provided with recesses for the engagement of the saddle frame o and with projecting teeth for engagement with the teeth of the discs f, take upon the projections e and are secured in place by nuts n. By this means the tilt of the saddle may be adjusted without loosening the clip from the seat pillar. In a modification, set-screws take the place of the pieces e, and serve also to secure the clip to the seat pillar, thereby dispensing with the splitting of the lug. The disc f may be formed integral with the lug a, or the teeth may be formed in the cup i. These parts may be applied to one side of the lug only.
Patent GB-189714805-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Screw Propeller Blade.
Inventor: BAGGSTROM ELIAS
Filed: 1897-06-18
Granted: 1897-08-28
Abstract: 14,805. Baggstom, E., Guthridge, W. P and Langley, A. E. March 20, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Screw propellers.-The blades are curved or set backward in a plane perpendicular to the propeller shaft, and the amount and character of this curvature varies according to the pitch and general design of the propeller. The blades may also be curved in the plane passing through the shaft.
Patent GB-189722898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: TOWNSEND GEORGE
Filed: 1897-10-06
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 22,898. Townsend, G. Oct. 6. Spring wheels ; spokes.-The wheel comprises a rim a supported from the hub b through the medium of the radiating spokes c. The hub part c<1> of each spoke is fluted in cross-section, or is corrugated cr channelled, so as to make it rigid, while the rim part c<2> is opened out flat and is then curved to form the springs c<3> connected by rivets d to the rim. The springs c<3> may be lengthened, the ends being curved round and secured to the part c<2> so that the whole curved part forms a loop.
Patent GB-189724113-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Steam-turbine.
Inventor: GRUBINSKI FLORJAN VON
Filed: 1897-10-19
Granted: 1898-01-18
Abstract: 24,113. Grubinski, F. von. Oct. 19. Steam generators combined with steam turbines.-Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal sectional elevation. The drum and boiler a is mounted upon a rotatable shaft d supported in bearings d', d<2>. Heated feedwater from the bottom of the tank g passes through valves n<2> and passages n, o, p, p<1> to the pump r fastened to the rotating plate a<2> and driven from a worm d<3>. The pump delivers through the pipe s to the drum a heated by the burners c. A weighted brush b<2>, mounted loosely on the shaft d by arms b, serves to prevent incrustation and to hold back the feedwater until evaporation has t a k e n place at the bottom of the drum. The liberated steam now passes through cocks, not shown, opened and closed intermittently by spring - controlled levers to tubes y arranged helically around and fixed to the drums a, in the former of which the steam is superheated and is finally discharged through nozzles, not shown, projecting through an annular slot y' in the fixed casing y<2>, to the exhaust y<3>.
Patent GB-189728770-A (GB)
Title: Improved Swimming Apparatus.
Inventor: RATHBONE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-12-06
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 28,770. Rathbone, W. Dec. 6. Swimming appliances.-The swimmer's ankles are provided with fins a upon hinges b attached to ankle straps by plates c.
Patent GB-189809614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Changeable Gear for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: LANE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-26
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 9614. Lane, W., Doney, A., Morss, L. W., and Tinsman, M. L. April 26. Driving-mechanism.-Relates to interchangeable speed gearing for bicycles &c. A wheel 2 keyed to the crank axle has two rows of bevel teeth 1 and 2 which gear with wheels 4 and 5, loosely mounted on a shaft 3, conveying the moiion to the rear wheel. A clutch disc 6, mounted free to slide on a feather on the shaft 3, carries pins 9 adapted to engage either of the wheels 3 or 4, as shown. The disc 6 is actuated by an arm 13 secured to a sleeve 7 mounted in ball bearings on the disc 6.
Patent GB-189814193-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Waiting Tray.
Inventor: MARSHALL JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1898-06-27
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 14,193. Marshall, J. J. June 27. Trays and waiters; stands, spirit.-A waiter for carrying tumblers, wine glasses, biscuits, &c. consists of a wire framework a and trays d, e. The framework can be slipped over the bottle, the contents of which are subsequently to be poured, which affords a convenient means for carrying both together. The lower tray serves to contain biscuits &c., and the upper one has apertures to receive tumblers j, and slots g for wine glasses i. The framework is lifted off by the curved ends b. Flags m with advertisements may be attached as shown, and advertisements may be placed on the edges of the trays.
Patent GB-189816429-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rope Fastener and Tightening Appliance for Ropes Transmitting Power.
Inventor: ROWBOTTOM GEORGE
Filed: 1898-07-28
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 16,429. Rowbottom, G. July 28. Couplings. - Relates to rope fasteners and tightening-appliances for ropes transmitting power. The shackle is shown in Fig. 2. The half a is provided with the central pin b, and the other half a' of the shackle has a projecting socket c to admit a circular nut d which screws on to the end of the pin b and with the part f forms a toothed clutch. The half f of the clutch is prevented from rotating by the studs g fitting into recesses in the interior of the box-nut e. In a modification, the pin b with the clutch portion d is in one piece, and is screwed into the part a of the shackle.
Patent GB-189819013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving and Compensating Gear for Traction Engines or similar Heavy Road Vehicles.
Inventor: FOGGO WATSON
Filed: 1898-09-06
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 19,013. Foggo, W. Sept. 6. Traction engines.-In order that the driving-gear shall not be affected by movements caused by irregularities of the road, the axle E, Figs. 1 and 2, is formed with a squared part M, which slides in the square casing F, which in turn slides in the recess O formed in the nave of the bevel-wheel P. A similar universal-joint arrangement is made between the squared part I of the axle and the bevel-wheel R. The invention may be applied to the second motion shaft E', in which case the axle and shaft are coupled by means of links so as to keep them at a fixed distance apart. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, recesses X are made in the spur-wheel in which slide the projections Y of the casing F<1>. When the engine is required for hauling or winding, the wheel on the opposite side to the driving-gear is disconnected by withdrawing a bolt therefrom. The bearing-springs are carried in cases the jaws of which work freely on studs on a trunnion fitting round the axle, and the springs are adjusted by means of a wedge. Coiled springs are fitted at each end of the axle to take up any lateral play. A drum for hauling or winding is fitted to the second motion shaft so that it can be connected to the driving-gear.
Patent GB-189825331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Ring Spinning Frames.
Inventor: HOLDEN THOMAS
Filed: 1898-12-01
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 25,331. Holden, T. Dec. 1. Ring and traveller frames. - Anti-ballooning plates are formed by stamping or cutting from sheet metal a plate in the form of a cross, Fig. 4, with a central aperture c large enough to allow the plate to pass over the ring in the rail. A plate is applied to every second ring, the arms d being bent upwards to form anti-ballooning plates, and the arms e downwards so as to clamp the plate to the rail.
Patent GB-189825930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for use in Indicating and Transmitting Sounds, applicable also for Taking Bearings.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 25,930. Boult, A. J., [Salmond, C.]. Dec. 8. Sounds, locating ; signals, ship.- Consists of an apparatus for transmitting and receiving sounds, for use on vessels during foggy weather &c., and also applicable for taking bearings. The trumpet-shaped receiver &c. A is hinged to the shaft B, which is revolubly mounted on the standard C, so that, when used as a receiver, the mouth of the instrument can be turned towards the source of the sound, the direction of the source being determined when the maximum loudness is observed. The shaft B has a pointer B<2>, which moves over the dial C<2>, preferably marked with the points of the compass. The shaft is normally locked by a pin, controlled by the operating-handle B<3>, engaging the toothed edge of the dial C<2>, the locking-pin being released when the handle is operated to rotate the instrument. The receiver A is fitted with a removable ear-piece A<3>, A<4>, and a mouthpiece A<1>, the mouthpiece enabling the instrument to be used as a speaking-trumpet when the ear-piece is removed. By determining the direction of shore signals, the distance from the shore may be ascertained. The ear-piece may be fitted with a reed, to enable the instrument to be used as a foghorn. For taking cross-bearings &c., the receiver is unshipped, and replaced by a sight tube.
Patent GB-189905224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Alloys of Aluminium and Magnesium and Process for Hardening the same.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 5224. Brookes, A. G., [M a c h , L.]. March 9. Drawing; rolling.-An alloy of 2 to 10 parts of magnesium to 100 parts of aluminium is rendered workable by being subjected to a pressing process by rolling, drawing, pressing, &c. The blanks of the alloys are drawn through a rolling- mill in the cold condition, and are then heated to a temperature of from 400‹ C. to 500‹ C. ; they are again rolled cold, and the alternate rolling and heating is repeated until the alloy is of the required density. The alloy retains its cohesiveness even though other metals are incorporated with it, such as arsenic, antimony, zinc, &c.
Patent GB-189906304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Racking or Filling Carbonated Liquids into Casks and the like.
Inventor: PAIGE DAVID OSGOOD
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 6304. Paige, D. O. March 23. Filling with liquids.-Carbonated liquids are filled into casks and the like by apparatus such as that shown in Fig. 1, the liquid being filled under pressure to prevent the escape of the gas, and the bung being inserted when the cask is filled. The cask being placed on an adjustable platform 117, the filling-head 31 is lowered to the cask to form an airtight connection with the bunghole. The filling-head is guided to the bunghole by the filling-tube, which moves within it and which is caused to project in the first instance slightly below the filling-head. When the filling- head is in place, the filling-tube is further lowered, and a valve which closes the end is automatically opened to permit the flow of liquid. The displaced air in the cask passes through the filling- head to a back-pressure tank, and, when the cask is full, the liquid flows along the air passage and through a transparent gauge or indicator 112, causing a float which moves therein to close the passage and stop the flow of liquid into the cask. The filling-tube is now withdrawn from the package, the valve at its end being at the same time closed. The bung, which is placed in a recess at the side of the filling-head, is now pushed into place over the bunghole by means of a piston operated by a hand-lever 35. The filling-tube is then caused to descend by an arrangement which imparts to it additional force to that by which it was moved downwards originally, thus driving home the bung, and at the same time closing the valve of the back-pressure tank. The parts being reversed to their original position, the cask is removed by means of a projection on a treadlelever 125. The several movements are effected by means of pistons working in fluid cylinders 9, 58, and another (not shown).
Patent GB-189909896-A (GB)
Title: Fender or Track-clearer for Tram-cars.
Inventor: HAEMMERLE EDUARD
Filed: 1899-05-10
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 9896. Hõmmerle, E., and Schittler, L. May 10. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers.-A net is carried between the lower members of two bent levers a, the lower ends of which support rollers h, g, geared together as shown. Normally the roller g is clear of the track, but, should an obstacle be encountered, the rollers will be depressed and the roller g rotated by contact with the rails, thereby rotating the roller h in an opposite direction and throwing the obstruction into the net.
Patent GB-189918012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Decoration of Ceilings, Walls, and the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR PERCY
Filed: 1899-09-06
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 18,012. Taylor, P. Sept 6. Panels and panelled work.-The wall, ceiling, or the like is divided into square, rectangular, or other geometrical shapes by narrow strips A of cardboard glued to the surface, and glass or transparent panels or sheets C, backed with wall paper or other decorated material, are secured between the cardboard strips by wood strips or beads D, fixed in place by screws d or otherwise. The wall paper is sized before it is fixed to the glass, and one or more sheets of paper or other material may be pasted over the back of the wall paper. The backing may be varnished to make it waterproof.
Patent GB-189925439-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Electrical Contact Apparatus for Automatic Signalling.
Inventor: CADET EUGENE
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 25,439. Cadet, E., and Chevallier, C. Dec. 22. Alarms, burglar and like; signals, automatic-alarms.- Relates to an electric contact maker, applicable for auto- .matic signalling in connection with targets, for indicating the opening of doors, carriage gates, &c., and for other similar purposes. Fig. 7 shows the arrangement of the contact for indicating the opening of a door. The screw h is pivotally mounted in the bracket fixed to the door casing, and has an arm u, which is held by the spring z in contact with the door. When the door is opened, the screw is rotated, and moves the nut i longitudinally, so that contact is made between the plates o, k, in a bell circuit. The bracket may be fixed to the door, and the arm u bear against the casing &c.
Patent GB-190003251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tip Cups for Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: COLLIEU THOMAS
Filed: 1900-02-19
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 3251. Collieu, T. Feb. 19. Holding closed; runners.-To secure the tips of ribs and their stretchers against the stick, the tip cup A is attached to a metal tube E over which the runner D passes. By means of a coiled spring F the runner is pressed into the tip cup. To release the ribs, the cup is drawn back against the spring, and, on turning it, the projection B engages the shorter of the two slots upon the metal tube E, whereby the spring is retained in its compressed condition.
Patent GB-190005261-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Drying Curing and Sterilizing Hops.
Inventor: HOUSE JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1901-03-20
Abstract: 5261. House, J., and Lancaster, E. W. March 20. Drying hops.-An appliance for drying, curing, and sterilizing hops is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. A number of chambers a, b, c, d, e are arranged side by side and provided at the back and front alternately with elevators f. The wet hops are inserted into the mouth 1, and, after being raised by the elevator, pass into the first chamber a and fall through the chamber. A shoot j directs the material to the elevator of the second chamber, and so on. The hops are caused to take a zig-zag course through the chambers by means of inverted V-shaped wire trays h, which are pivoted in the walls of the chambers and rocked by a verticallyreciprocating rod t. Lateral trays g are provided, and these may also be rocked. The trays h may be pivoted in vertical rods carried by parallel cranks, so as to give the trays a circular motion.. Dried air is forced upwards through the first chamber. Heated air, sprayed with a suitable antiseptic, is passed through the intermediate chambers, and cooled air is passed through the last chamber.
Patent GB-190006153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electrically Propelled Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1900-04-02
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 6153. Justice, P. M., [Columbia & Electric Vehicle Co.]. April 2. Secondary batteries. -Relates to the application of storage batteries to electrically-propelled vehicles, and comprises means for suspendng such batteries, loading and unloading the same, and automatically making the electric connections. Fig. 2 shows in side elevation a portion of an electric-railway car truck with the batteries supported in position. The batteries are inserted from below by a suitable elevator, and are supported by hinged frames or latch bars a. All the latches are connected to a lever b by means of rods c, so that they can be simultaneously and expeditiously actuated. Fig. 6 shows in end elevation a road wagon with the battery tray d supported by latches a connected by rods c to the actuating-lever b. Fig. 7 shows a wagon fitted with means for raising and lowering the battery tray d. A pair of winding-shafts s, provided with chains or cords adapted to be connected to the battery tray, are capable of being simultaneously rotated by a crank handle on the worm shaft t. Modifications are shown in which one portion of the battery is disposed in one space in the vehicle and another portion in another space, the whole being carried by a single tray and thus forming a single unit to be handled, and the supports being suitably adapted thereto. Fig. 14 shows a spring contact-plate o carried by the vehicle so as to press against the plate n on the battery when the latter is placed in position. The plate o is acted on by a spring q furnished with means for adjustment.
Patent GB-190006155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spinning, Twisting, Winding, and like Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-04-02
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 6155. Boult, A. J., [Laurency, N., and Laurency, J.]. April 2. Ring and traveller frames.-Relates to spinning, twisting, and winding frames. The ring rail is stationary while the spindles are traversed, the driving-wharve b being made longer than usual to allow for the slipping of the driving band thereon. The traveller f consists of a curved bar, or a portion or the whole of a circular bar or wire, which is provided with a counterweight i, a hook h to serve as a thread-guide, and a portion of which g rests against the inner surface of the ring. When the traveller consists of a complete circle, it may be provided with several vertically-projecting stems, and one of these may carry a weighted lever, the lighter end of which presses against the bobbin. The traveller may, however, be so balanced as not to touch either the bobbin or the inner wall of the ring. Means are provided for regulating the distance between the drawing-rollers v, v<1> and the retaining-rollers u, u<1>, and also the pressure between the retaining-rollers. The rollers u, u<1> are carried by a bracket t of the form shown in the end of a lever q, which can be moved by means of a toothed sector and worm operated by a handle into the position shown in dotted lines. The pressure between the rollers is regulated by supporting the upper roller u<1> in one or other of the three sets of notches or bearings shown in the bracket t.
Patent GB-190008612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Ornamentation of Tiles, Panels, Borders, & such like.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD JOHN
Filed: 1900-05-10
Granted: 1901-05-10
Abstract: 8612. Whitehead, J., and Ulbrich, W. May 10. Ornamenting or tiling fireplaces.-Glass, earthenware, or other tiles, panels, or borders for fireplaces are formed with indentations, to receive imitation jewels e of paste, glass, &c. The backs of the tiles and jewels may be silvered, and the jewels may be fixed in the recesses by cement.