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Patent GB-189806786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means, Devices, Carriers, Cradles, Rests, Receptacles for use with and for Bicycles and Cycles, Parcels, Tire Inflator, and such like, for Conveying Tire Inflator, Parcels, and such like with Cycles.
Inventor: PALMER FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1898-03-21
Granted: 1899-03-21
Abstract: 6786. Palmer, F. J. March 21. Luggage-carriers for bicycles &c. A frame a, shaped as shown in Fig. 1, is secured by its uptnrned or downturned ends a<2> to a clip b shown in Fig. 3, and secured by a bolt b<3> to the handle-bar stem x. The ends a<2> are curved to fit the stem x, and are inserted into suitable sockets b<1> formed on the clip b. A spring clip O<2> may be secured by a sleeve 0 to the frame A as shown in Fig. 12, to engage the clip b and keep the ends a<2> in the sockets b<1>. A net may be secured to the frame a. Straps i for securing the parcels &c. are passed through guides h formed of wire and adapted to slide along the frame as shown. In a modification, the frame a is shaped as shown in Fig. 6, the portions G being adapted to rest on the handlebars, and a cross-piece J being secured by a bent piece e to a U-shaped piece d adapted to engage the handle-bar stem. The straps i may be looped by stampings S so as to carry the tyre inflator as shown.
Patent GB-189809346-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Removing Foreign Substances from Water passing through Water-meters.
Inventor: KEIM JULIUS
Filed: 1898-04-22
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 9346. Keim, J. April 22. Strainers for water meters of the disc-engine and inclined-shaft types. A cup-shaped strainer b<1>, perforated only on the side opposite to the water inlet b, is arranged between the disc chamber a and a removable bottom C. The gritty and other foreign substances in the water are deposited in recessed pockets formed in the bottom C by the flange 12 and the transverse ribs 13. The latter prevent the deposits from being washed out by the flowing water.
Patent GB-189817473-A (GB)
Title: Process for Improving the Appearance and the Taste of Tea.
Inventor: BEHRENDS ONNO
Filed: 1898-08-13
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 17,473. Behrends, 0. Aug. 13. Tea.-The appearance and taste of tea are im. proved before its sale to the retailer and the public by exposing the leaves upon grids in a vacuum chamber to a temperature of 70‹ C. for about 20 minutes, whereby a fatty appearance and a bright black colour are developed. Mouldy or musty teas are subjected to a preliminary steaming.
Patent GB-189819313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shade and Lamp Holders for Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: SMITH SIDNEY HERBERT
Filed: 1898-09-10
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 19,313. Smith, S. H., and Smith, J. H. Sept. 10. Lamp-shade holders for electric incandescent lamps. A lamp-holder a is provided with a collar b to support a spring and a sliding sleeve k, by which a shade can be held against the edge of the top g of the lampholder. The parts a, g are connected by bayonetslots and pins, so that they can be separated when a shade is to be placed on the holder. In a modification, the collar b is replaced by a sleeve, which is secured detachably by slots and pins on the socket a, and which contains the spring to hold up a shade-supporting ring.
Patent GB-189906956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tongue Rails for Railway Switches.
Inventor: MARTIN EDWARD PRITCHARD
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 6956. Martin, E. P., and Price-Williams, R. March 30. Points and switches.-The tongue rails of flatfooted rails for railway switches are made with approximately-constant cross-section as described in Specification No. 22,624, A.D. 1895, but the metal is now displaced from the outer side f of the head and the inner side g of the foot to the inner side h of the web. The Figures show several sections at different points in the tongue and the stock rail a.
Patent GB-189908350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Mouthpieces of Wind Musical Instruments.
Inventor: ANTOINE LOUIS
Filed: 1899-04-21
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 8350. Antoine, L. April 21. Brass wind instruments.-The mouthpiece has its walls made hollow for lightness and to prevent heating. It screws on to the stem, which is solid.
Patent GB-189908669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 8669. Marks, G. C., [Wineland Rotary Engine Co.]. April 25. Crescent-shaped chamber type.-Steam acts on vanes 16 engaging recesses in drums 10, 11 which have flanges 15 and side recesses 13 and are mounted on an eccentric shaft 12. The vanes are pressed outwards by cams 14 or springs and blocks, attached to the vanes and engaging guides on the drum, in the recesses 13. In the form shown, the vanes are pressed inwards by cam plates 25 depending from the cover 21, which has inlet and exhaust ports 22. In a modification, circular cams and side inlet and outlet ports are used. These engines may be used singly or compounded as shown.
Patent GB-189910451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nailing Machines for Boots.
Inventor: DORMAN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 10,451. Dorman, W. H. May 18. Nailing.-Machines for inserting hob nails are provided with awls or prickers which pierce the sole before the nails are driven. The invention is shown as applied to machines such as are described in Specifications No. 23,363, A.D. 1895, and No. 19,654, A.D. 1898. The awl or pricker d is screwed into the split end of the arm e, and is adjustably secured by a clamping - screw. This arm e is mounted on a vertical spindle f, which can be rotated in a sleeve f<1> journalled in a boss g forming a part of the machine frame. After a nail has been driven and the work fed forward by the presser-foot c acting on the head of the nail, the cam h<1> bearing on the roll f<3> rotates the spindle f against a spring to bring the awl over the sole. The cam h, acting on a roll i on the lever i<1>, then depresses the sleeve f<1> against a spring, and pierces the sole. The feed-arm c' is actuated by a cam-groove h<2>.
Patent GB-189911765-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Lowering Persons or Loads with Safety from any Suitable Height.
Inventor: STEFAN VINCENZ
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 11,765. Stefan, V. June 6. Fire - escape type of apparatus. - In fire-escape apparatus, applicable also for lowering goods from a warehouse, the rope his threaded between pins d fixed to a block a and passing into holes in a corresponding block f. The friction can be regulated by the wing-nut g. The person lowered is suspeaded from the hook c. For use by a second person, the lower end of the rope h is raised to the top, and vice versÔ.
Patent GB-189912461-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Fixing Door and other Handles to their Spindles.
Inventor: HICKEN JOHN
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1900-06-15
Abstract: 12,461. Hicken, J. June 15. Knobs and handles, attaching.-Relates to an improvement on the invention described in Specification No. 2419, A.D. 1886. The knob D slides on the spindle, and the disc B screws on a thread cut on its edges. Studs d on the knob engage in slots b in the disc, and are retained by the circular spring a.
Patent GB-189914985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring Faucets.
Inventor: DELAFIELD JOSEPH LIVINGSTON
Filed: 1899-07-20
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 14,985. Delafield, J. L. July 20. Measured quantities, delivering. -Relates to a measuring-faucet. The flow of liquid from the inlet branch c to the outlet branch b is controlled by a plug cock and a metal strip 26 attached to the casing by a screw 17 and adjusted by a screw 18. The quantity of liquid is measured by a fan-wheel s' on a spindle s carried by a spring r, shaped as shown in Fig. 6, and an arm 15 carried by a lug 16. The spindle passes through an opening t, having an enlarged part 19 with an air inlet, into the extension a<11> containing a worm 13, a worm-wheel 12, a dial 14, a dial plate 7, packing 6, and a glass 4 held in place by a screwed ring 3. A strainer g and coupling-nuts i and f are provided.
Patent GB-189919801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bedsteads.
Inventor: PACK GEORGE ELMER
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 19,801. Pack, G. E., and Phillippi, A. Oct. 3. Bedsteads.- The corner block 2 has internally - projecting slotted lugs 3. The end rail 8 is bolted to the horizontal flanges of the side angle-irons. Side plates 5, with concave lugs 6 for bearing against the pillars and out wardly and in wardly projecting studs 7, are connected with the side angle-irons by the pin 7 passing through a hole in each vertical flange, and by bolts passing through a hole 15 and curved slots 16. The plates 5 are connected to the end bars 8 by wood-screws 13 passing through curved slots 12. The pins 7 jam in the slots, and make the joint tight. The curved slots 12 and 16 allow of a pivoting action on the pins 7, to adjust the end frames to counteract sag of the mattress. In modifications, the pins 7 and slot are interchanged, in which case the side angle-iron is pivoted to the plate 5 ; only one pin 7 and one arm 3 may be used. The side angle-iron may be reversed as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190002054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cloth-cutting and like Machines.
Inventor: ENGLAND RICHARD AYRTON
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 2054. England, R. A., and Roberts, H. Feb. 1. Shearing ; stretching. - In shearing machines, the slack of the edges of the fabric N is taken up, or the tension is adjusted at any desired part, by means of an arrangement such as that shown in Fig. 2. Above the draw-roller B is a countershaft A having two or more friction rollers E, preferably provided with card clothing. The shaft A is adjustably suspended from the frame of the machine by arms at both ends, and is provided with a cone pulley H by means of which and a cone pulley R on the countershaft K it can be driven at any suitable speed, motion being derived from the roller B through the belts P, J. The belt J is shifted on its pulleys by means of a shipping-arrangement actuated by a hand-wheel and bevel gear.
Patent GB-190011047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Candle Holders.
Inventor: SIMMONDS RICHARD
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 11,047. Simmonds, R. June 18. Candle-holders and savealls.-The resilient wires 1 are bent as shown at 3, to facilitate the insertion of the candle, which is then gripped by the free ends 2. The other ends 7 of the wires are passed through a metal plate 4, a cork 5, and a second plate 6. When the candle is nearly consumed, the plate 4 prevents the flame from damaging the cork, which may, however, be replaced by metal springs or the like.
Patent GB-190101921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ball Bearings specially applicable to the Crank Axles of Cycles.
Inventor: HANSEN FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 1921. Hansen, F. Jan. 28. Crank axles; cranks, securing; cranks.-Relates to bearings for cycles &c. The invention is described as applied to the crank-axle bearing of a cycle. In the bracket a is fitted a tube c with tapered ends to receive conical cups d. Balls e are located in these cups and retained in place by thin rings f. Each end of the axle g is threaded to receive a cone h provided on the back with radial grooves some of which extend down into the axle. Each end of the axle is formed with a square portion l to receive a crank n provided with a corresponding hole. The crank is preferably provided with ribs to engage the grooves in the cone and thereby secure the same in place after adjustment of the bearing. The cranks are secured to the axle by nuts s. To render the bearing dustproof, each crank is formed with a rim p, which projects over a bracket a, three rings q, q, r, fitting in the tube c, being interposed between the rim and the bracket. The outer rings q are tightly fitted on the tube c and the central ring r is fixed to the rim p.
Patent GB-190103289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drivers or Carriers for Use on Lathes, and the like Machine Tools.
Inventor: PLATTS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3289. Platts, W., and Campbell, M. Feb. 15. Lathe drivers or carriers.-A carrier for lathes or like machines has a ring a to surround the work i, and a lever d with a gripping-surface e. The interior of the ring has a serrated gripping surface f, which may be made removable, so that it may be replaced when worn. The lever d has an elongated slot to engage a pivot c on the ring, thus enabling it to accommodate various sizes of work more easily. The lever engages with the driver plate of the lathe, causing the work to be gripped between the surfaces e, f. A spring j may be provided to keep the lever in contact with the work when the driving pressure is removed. Either the ring or the lever may be forked at the pivot, as shown in Figs. 8 and 6 respectively, or they may be singleended, as shown in Fig. 4. The ring may have a square aperture to take square work. The Provisional Specification states that the ring may have a gap to allow the work to be inserted sideways.
Patent GB-190106635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Magnetic Circuit Breakers.
Inventor: SCOTT WILLIAM MAXWELL
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 6635. Lake, W. R., [Scott, W. M.]. March 29. Cut-outs; switches.-Magnetic circuit-breakers are so arranged that they cannot be closed should the current be excessive. Fig. 1 shows the circuitbreaker closed, and Fig. 2 open. The contactcarrying arm 1 is pivoted in a slot 2. It is held closed by a toggle arrangement comprising a link 13 and lever 11 which is locked by a pivoted latch 15 carried by the operating-handle 10, which in turn is locked by the lever or catch 17. The latch is released by the action of the ;plunger 21 of the over-load magnet through the levers 20, 19. The lever or catch 17 is moved to release the handle by a projection 25 on the lever 11. The switch is closed by raising the handle 10, Fig. 2, until the catch 15 engages the projection 16. Should there be an over-load, the latch is immediately released. The pressure on the contacts is adjusted by means of the link 13, which is provided with an eccentric bushing, and also by adjusting-screws fitting through the lever 1.
Patent GB-190108242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Forks for Stacking Hay and the like.
Inventor: JONES DAVID
Filed: 1901-04-22
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 8242. Jones, D. April 22. Grabs.-For lifting hay &c. in stacking operations, two forks i are pivoted at b to a cross-bar a. The upper ends e of the forks cross and are attached to the lifting-rope h, so that the tension tends to close the forks. The forks are opened by a pull on the rope q, which passes over pulleys l, m, and is fastened to the bar a at o, p.
Patent GB-190111216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Firelighters.
Inventor: MARSH SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-05-31
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 11,216. Marsh, S. May 31. Firelighters.- Two long strips of wood A are connected together by spaced wire dowels B, and then divided along the lines C to form a set of firelighters, and provided with inflammable composition.
Patent GB-190112829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing and Embossing Presses.
Inventor: THOMSON JOHN
Filed: 1901-06-24
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 12,829. Thomson, J. June 24. Platen presses.-Relates to details of printing and embossing presses, chiefly such as are used for embossing and stamping cardboard, paper, book covers, advertising-placards, and like matter requiring heavy pressure, that shown being of the eccentric-action type of platen press. Side deflection of the gear-wheels 15, Figs. 1 and 5, when an impression is being taken, is prevented by means of shoes 17, 18 adjustably mounted on a shaft 10 carried by brackets 11 connected to the bed 13 and frame 14. The platen shaft 24 is made of uniform diameter, and is freely mounted in the platen 20 and the sleeves 25 of the connecting-rods 22. The sleeves 25 are provided with portions 26, 27 enclosing an oil space 28 supplied through a hole 29, and the portions 26 are provided with holes 30 and stud bolts or pins 31 or equivalent means for locking the sleeves in position on the rods 22. The main shaft 33 is provided with a hard bronze &c. bushing, which is formed in lengths 34, 35 provided with circumferential grooves 38 pierced with small holes, and is freely inserted in the main bearing 36 of the bed 13, which is provided with one or more longitudinal oil grooves 40 fed from an overhead cup &c. The eccentrics 21 are provided with flattened portions forming spaces 43 to act as oil reservoirs and grit &c. receptacles for the contact surfaces of the eccentrics and connecting-rods, and the oil may be supplied by closed chambers 44 and channels 45. The pinion shaft 46 gearing with the wheels 15, is formed in two preferably equal lengths provided with interlocking ends as shown in Fig. 8.
Patent GB-190120833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carpet Stretchers
Inventor: PARROTT ANDREW
Filed: 1901-10-17
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 20,833. Parrott, A. May 13, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Carpet stretchers.-The stretcher has the form of a toggle joint, and consists of arms h, h<1> pivoted together at p and adjustably united by clips k, l, and pins in holes n, n' to extensible arms b, b<1> which carry cross-bars a, a'. Pads c, c<1> with hooks f, f for entering the carpet are hinged to the bars a, a<1> and kept in position by springs d, d' and loops g, g<1>. Turn-buttons o, o<1>, pivoted to the arms h, h', and arranged to catch beneath the arms h<1>, h respectively, keep the toggle joint from being pressed too far down during use.
Patent GB-190124876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Mechanism for Adjustable Seats of Two-wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: DOWNES THOMAS
Filed: 1901-12-06
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 24,876. Downes, T. Dec. 6. Seats.- Relates to sliding seats for two-wheeled dogcarts, carts, and like vehicles. The sliding seat d carries under each edge a guide e having rollers h which run on a rail b provided with a vertical web b<1>, either supported from or forming part of the side panel a of the vehicle body. The webs b<1> have holes at regular intervals adapted to engage the outer ends of two transverse rods l passing through brackets m, n secured under the seat, the inner ends of the rods being connected to a lever k pivoted under the seat. Normally the rods are pressed outwards by helical springs o, but, by moving the lever k within the limits allowed by the guard q, the outer ends of the rods can be withdrawn from engagement with the holes in the webs b<1>, and the seat can be slid into another position. The guides e have lugs f which prevent tilting or slewing of the seat.
Patent GB-190200505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Sinking and Construction of Wells.
Inventor: MONNOYER LEON
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 505. Monnoyer, L. Jan. 7. Wells and shafts.-In sinking wells, especially through loose ground, the lining a is made of truncated conical form surrounded by a filtering- jacket of stone fragments b. The lining has a timber base and steel cutting- shoe c, and is built upwards and packed as it descends during the excavation. It may be in two parts, consisting of an upper and a lower cone, and an inner cylindrical lining with intermediate packing may be placed at the bottom. The entrance of water may be facilitated by openings e in the masonry filled with stone fragments kept in place by perforated plates or by building in pipes filled with stone fragments. A bed of broken stone may also be laid on the bottom of the well to keep out sand.
Patent GB-190205573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dominoes and the like.
Inventor: MENKE FERDINAND
Filed: 1902-03-06
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 5573. Menke, F. March 6. Geography, teaching.-Dominoes, card dominoes, &c. are constructed by means of used or unused postage stamps, or representations thereof, mounted on suitable bases, cards, &c. so that the printed value of each stamp represents the value of the domino &c. Pieces so constructed serve for teaching geography.
Patent GB-190208539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Vehicles
Inventor: CHURCHILL JAMES REGINALD
Filed: 1902-04-12
Granted: 1903-03-26
Abstract: 8539. Churchill, J. R. April 12. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the undercarriages of motor vehicles, and consists in a construction whereby the driving road wheels are allowed to rise and fall independently of each other, while the axle is always kept parallel to the shaft in the driving-mechanism, and the vehicle springs are relieved of thrust. Fig. 1 shows in side elevation a portion of the frame of a motor vehicle embodying the invention, and Fig. 3 a plan of the same. Each wheel axle 25 is mounted separately in frames or arms 23 fixed to a shaft 22, which is supported in brackets 21 secured to the vehicle frame so as to be capable of pivotal movement. The frames 23 are provided with means for attaching them to the vehicle supporting-springs at 23<a>. Each axle 25 is furnished with a toothed or chain driving- wheel 27. Figs. 4 to 12 show different forms in which the arms or frames 23 may be made.
Patent GB-190210966-A (GB)
Title: Combined Fresh Air Inlet, and Foul Air Extraction Apparatus for Buildings, Railway Carriages, Ships, and the like
Inventor: ARNOLD JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-05-13
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 10,966. Arnold, J. May 13. Ventilating.-The ventilator consists of a box, to the open ends of which are fitted the flaps F connected to each other by links C and a pivoted rod A. The flaps are provided with cheeks and with perforated coverings.
Patent GB-190218623-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Figure or Show Stand for Dressmakers, Tailors, and others.
Inventor: DARGIE CHARLES
Filed: 1902-08-25
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 18,623. Dargie, C. Aug. 25. Lay.figure and like stands.-Lay-figure or show stands for use by dressmakers, tailors, &c. are formed in sections, viz., the neck C, bust A, and hip B. The neck C is mounted on a tube c', and is connected with the bust A by metallic strips c<3> attached to the bust and moving in guides in the neck. The bust is in four sections a<1>, Fig. 2, mounted at the top and bottom on hinged rockrods D moving within casings F enclosing pinions D', which gear with an intermediate pinion and have pins which engage with the teeth or pins on the racks D. The lower pinion D' of the upper casing F within the bust is attached to the flange g of the tube G, which terminates at the top in a ratchet disc G<1> provided with a handle g', and the upper pinion of the lower casing F is attached to the flange h of the tube H terminating in a disc having a pawl h' which engages with the teeth of the disc G<1>, and is provided with a handle h<1>. The central rod I on which the tubes are mounted is fitted with a collar i<3>, and is threaded at the lower end to engage in a nut i<2> secured to a tube J resting on the casing F within the hip section and surrounding a rod I' secured at its lower end to a tripod or the like. The lower pinion in the casing F within the hip, which is also in four sections b<1> mounted like the sections a' on rods D, is secured to the flange k of a tube K terminating in a disc L having a handle l and a pawl l<1> engaging with a ratchet disc L' secured to the rod I. By this arrangement, the bust and hip can be adjusted, at any of three points, by working the handles h<1>, g<2>, or l, and the bust, which is normally secured to the hip by a clip, can be withdrawn from the hip by rotating the rod I by means of the knob i.