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Patent GB-189717942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Grinding or Sharpening the Teeth of Card Filleting.
Inventor: DRONSFIELD JAMES
Filed: 1897-07-31
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 17,942. Dronsfield, J. July 31. Cards, wire. - Relates to plough grinding apparatus for grinding the teeth of card filleting. The fillet is drawn between adjustable guides, through adjustable ploughs E, and beneath the adjustable grinding-discs C by means of a slowlyrevolving leather-covered drum n, against which is pressed a band o<2> carried by the rollers 0 mounted in spring brackets o'. The guides are adjustable upon a transverse rod, which may be moved intermittently through spaces corresponding to those between the rows of teeth in the filleting, by means of a screw and ratchet arrangement operated by a handle e. Several sets of grinding-discs &c. may be mounted on the same frame. The pulley n is preferably driven by means of a modification of the reducing-gearing described in Specification No. 10,168, A.D. 1892. The drum n is provided with internal teeth, and is driven by a loosely-mounted toothed wheel r situated within the drum upon a revolving eccentric q. The wheel r is prevented from revolving, and the inequalities in the motion imparted by this internal sun-and-planet mechanism are neutralized, by means of a loose disc r<1>, mounted upon an eccentric q<1>, of smaller throw than the eccentric q, and connected on the one hand with the toothed wheel and on the other with the frame by means of pin-and-slot arrangements r<3>, S<1> and r<2>, S.
Patent GB-189720821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Arrangement or Construction of Handle Bars for Velocipedes and other Vehicles, and in Pumps carried thereby.
Inventor: SINGER GEORGE
Filed: 1897-09-10
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 20,821. Singer, G. Sept. 10. Drawings to Specification. Inflating, pumps for. The handle portion of a tyre inflator for velocipedes &c. is provided with a collar and is screwed for engagement with a suitable thread formed in a horizontal tube of the handle-bar in which the inflator is carried.
Patent GB-189723301-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Support for Velocipedes.
Inventor: JEROME LUCIEN MATHIEU
Filed: 1897-10-11
Granted: 1898-10-11
Abstract: 23,301. Jerome, L. M. Oct. 11. Wagonsfor velocipedes.-Relates to supports for suspending cycles during transit. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a bar H having eyes at each end is formed with a hook J adapted to engage the cycle steering-post, and is provided with hooks F to engage the handle-bar. Links L and G connect the bar to a bar K having a hook I to engage the saddle pin. The device is suspended by means of a hook E. In a modification, the links L, G, and K are replaced by a strap. In a further form, shown in Fig. 3, forks C replace the hook J, and a bar B, formed on the bar H, connects the latter to the link G. In this form two hooks E, E' are provided as shown. In another modification, the rod B is connected directly to the rod K, and the hook E' is free to slide on it. Additional hooks are connected to the eyes H to suspend the devices. Fig. 5 shows a frame intended to support a second row of cycles, the first row being suspended from the roof. The hooks E are attached to the underside of bars Q, R connecting the rods 0, P, which are pivoted to the wall at T. Bolts V, V<1> and a movable standard S secure the frame in a horizontal position. When not in use it can be turned up out of the way.
Patent GB-189725643-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Holding or Retaining Ladies' Hats.
Inventor: STOCKINGER ANDREAS
Filed: 1897-11-04
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 25,643. Stockinger, A. Nov. 4. Appliances for securing to head.-The appliance in its simplest form, as shown in underside plan view in Fig. 2, consists of a comb A which is slid out of or into a casing B by a rod C' projecting through the side of the hat crown D so as to engage with or be disengaged from the wearer's hair. Fig. 5<b> shows a modification consisting of two combs pivoted to a casing at C<4> and operated by a rod C<5>. Fig. 5<a> shows another modification, in which the combs are replaced by hooks or pins B operated by a screw C. Fig. 7 shows another modification, in which four combs B are pivoted between two plates A, A' and are moved into or out of the casing by operating the rods c. Fig. 8 shows another modification, consisting of two combs B attached to resilient plates A<1> which intersect each other and are fixed in the hat so that the pressure of the wearer's head causes them to engage with the wearer's hair. Fig. 12 shows another modification, in which the hooks B engage with the hair when the rod C is drawn out to the right hand so as to bring the hooks B opposite the slots in the plate A. Other modifications are described, in which are used two combs with the points of their teeth facing each other and sliding towards or away from each other.
Patent GB-189728917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Roller Skates.
Inventor: MORAND HENRY
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 28,917. Morand, H. Dec. 7. Skates.-Roller skates are formed with a flat metal toe plate A and heel plate B, strengthened by longitudinal and transverse depending r i b s C, C\ D, D<1>. The central parts of the plates are narrower, and the part A<5> is adjustably secured within the part A<6> by nuts B<5>, B<6>, and bolts B<1>, B<2>, passing through two holes in A<6> and two of a series of holes in A<5>. A toe clip is formed of a metal plate A' having a raised edge A' and screws A<3>. A curved heel clip C<3> is adjustable longitudinally by a screw C<6>, capable of rotation by means of lugs on an end washer C<9>, but prevented from longitudinal movement. In a modification, the heel clip is formed in one with the heel plate, and the toe and heel plates are adjustably connected together by a long screw operated similarly to the screw C<6>. The wheels are supported by hangers E<3>, E<4>, and are constructed of two similar portions F, F<1>, forming a groove to carry a rubber tyre F<6>, which may have a metallic ring F<7> embedded therein. The halves F, F<1> are connected around a ring G, which also serves as a support for the cups G<3>, G<4> forming ball races for the balls G<5> bearing against the cones G<6>, G'. The screwed spindle E<2> has a top flat portion H<5> to correspond in shape with holes through the brackets, and helping to form lubricating-passages I<2>, I<3>, I<4>, P leading to a central oil cavity. The forward wheel E of the left-foot skate is provided with a brake L, having a smooth or serrated surface which presses when put into operation against a smooth or serrated surface upon the hub of the wheel. It is normally held away from the hub by a spring M<6>, and is forced into contact therewith by a curved bar on the right-foot skate which can be caused to engage in a recess L<7> in a projecting bar L<5>, acting as a lever to depress the end L<2> of the lever L' carrying the brake. Instead of the band L, a curved brake block may be used. The rear wheel E<1> is provided with a pawl N<1> and ratchet N to prevent the wheel from rotating backwards, but the pawl can be held out of action by a cam N<4> on a screw having a milled head N<3>. The skate is secured to the foot by toe straps P, and by straps 0, O<1> attached to the skate, and secured to buckles on the boots or gaiters, whereby there is no pressure on the top of the foot.
Patent GB-189804115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilating Cowls.
Inventor: SUGG WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1898-02-18
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 4115. Sugg, W T., and Lofts, J W. Feb. 18. Ventilating.-The object is to prevent the entry of rain or dust. The cowl is made of a globular form, and is pierced by a central windway having a grating on the upper side. In a modification, the cowl has flattened sides with gratings and the uptake rises into it.
Patent GB-189810324-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Mixing and similar Treatment of Fluids.
Inventor: LEVY ALPHONSE
Filed: 1898-05-05
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 10,324. Levy, A. May 5. Multiple-way cocks.-Relates to a plug cock for mixing fluids and other purposes. In the position of the plug k shown in Fig. 3, fluid, say beer, passes from the inlet III through the passage 3, 1, and thence to an outer pipe h, while another fluid, say water, passes from the inlet IV through the passage 4, 2 to an inner pipe g. On turning the plug through 45‹ in the direction of the arrow v, beer passes through the passage 6, 5 to the inner pipe and water passes through another passage to the outer pipe. The plug is turned-off by rotating it through 22¢‹ from either of the above positions. By this arrangement two liquids may be mixed or one pipe may be cleansed without interrupting the flow of liquid through the other. Liquid passing through one pipe may be heated by hot air or steam passed through the other pipe.
Patent GB-189811447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of White Lead Paint.
Inventor: SANDERSON THOMAS CRISP
Filed: 1898-05-19
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 11,447. Sanderson, T. C. May 19. Processes for making paints.-White-lead paint prepared by mixing wet pulpy white lead with oil, preferably in excess, is freed from moisture in a centrifugal machine, and from excess of oil by mechanical pressure.
Patent GB-189812265-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Appliances for the Production of Hollow Bodies from Plate Blanks.
Inventor: PLATZ HERMANN
Filed: 1898-05-31
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 12,265. Platz, H. May 31. Drawing.-In drawing hollow metal bodies from plate blanks, the blanks A are made with increasing thickness from the periphery to the centre, so that concentric rings of equal width contain equal volumes of metal. In order to avoid breaking away the central portion of the blank, the matrix is made funnel-shaped as shown in Fig. 5. If the angle of the funnel be large, it is preferably corrugated as shown in Fig. 6. It may then be built up of a number of concentric rings n, as shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-189812548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to the Brickwork of Water-tube Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WEIR JAMES
Filed: 1898-06-04
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 12,548. Weir, J. June 4. Steam-generator furnaces; settings and walls.- Relates to means for protecting the brickwork of the furnace walls of water-tube boilers from the corrosive action of clinker, and for preventing the displacement of the bricks between the tubes which form the walls of the combustion chamber. The side and back walls of the furnace, near the level of the grate, are protected by plates A, Fig. 2, which are supported on a cast-iron framework or on web brackets B. The brackets, which may extend to the floor, are formed with openings through which air passes to the furnace, either below or above the grate, thus keeping the plates A cool. These openings are fitted with regulating- doors F. Modifications in the details of construction are illustrated in the Specification. The tubes P, Fig. 7, forming the walls of the combustion chamber, are formed or fitted with rings J to support the bricks K above the openings L.
Patent GB-189816386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Farm Cultivation.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1898-07-27
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 16,386. Imray, O., [Barnhart, A. A.]. July 27. Traction engines and road locomotives.-Relates to the construction of a locomotive machine which may be used for purposes of cultivating land or harvesting crops. The frame of the machine is arched, and is supported on four wheels such as e and e'. These wheels are mounted in the forked ends of hollow sleeves f resiliently connected to the main frame b, and are driven by a wheel f<6> on the axle connected by suitable gearing to a vertical shaft mounted within the hollow sleeve f and having on its upper end a spur-wheel g<2> connected by suitable gearing with the bevel-wheel g<10> driven by reversing - gear from the main shaft c, actuated by any suitable form of engine mounted on the platform b<1> of the main frame. The steering-mechanism provides for independent adjustment of each of the travelling wheels, and for a combined movement of all of the wheels. The arrangement of mechanism for turning each wheel is the same as that shown for the wheel e. A wheel f<14> is fixed on the sleeve f, and gears with a pinion f<22> on a shaft f<18>. For adjusting the wheel e by hand, a shaft f<42>, with hand-wheel, is provided, and is geared to the shaft f<18> by means of the wheels f<23> and f<47>. For steering the machine, the shafts connected to each of the travelling wheels and corresponding to the shaft f<18> are all connected together and to the hand-wheel f<56> by a train of chain and bevel gearing. The tool-driving shafts k are guided in slotted sleeves k<1>, to which they are connected by a pin so that they are rotated with the said sleeves but are free to rise and fall independently. The sleeves k<1> are rotated by bevel gearing from a shaft m, geared at each end to wheels m<3> and m - on the ends of the main shaft c. Clutches are provided for throwing the said gearing into and out of action. Tools for cultivating the soil consist of discs o with depending peripheral cutters o<2> to which inclined blades o<5> may be secured. A series of shares with double mouldboards may be arranged at each side of the machine for making furrows for the purpose of planting potatoes and the like. The said shares are provided with lifting and adjusting appliances, as also are the tooldriving shafts. Footboards s are supported at each side of the machine for the use of the attendants. The tools may all be removed, in which case the machines may be used as locomotive engines.
Patent GB-189820496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insulators for Telegraph Wires and the like.
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-28
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 20,496. Taylor, J., and Taylor, W. Sept. 28. Insulators are provided with two transverse slots a<1>, a and a vertical connecting-slot a<3> in which the main conductor C or short parallel portion C<1> and a binding-wire c lie. The insulator is cut away with dovetailed grooves a<2> to allow of the insertion and removal of a locking-slide B. One or more such securing-arrangements may be applied on one insulator, and various insulators and slides may be suitably coloured for distinction. The lower part of the insulator may be of ordinary shape, and has a rubber sleeve inside the inner shed. A loose metallic sleeve A<2> acts as a protector from breakage.
Patent GB-189821487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cultivators.
Inventor: HOWARD GEOFFREY
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 21,487. Howard, G., and Bousfield, E. T. Oct. 12. Cultivators.-Relates to cultivators of the type described in Specification No. 14,099, A.D. 1893, in which the tine bars are secured directly to the main axle. The main wheels i are mounted on bearing-blocks j mounted eccentrically on the main axle b. A lever o is secured to the blocks j, and can be adjustably fastened by means of a catch p in one of the teeth q of a quadrant r secured to the axle b. The adjustment of the block regulates the depth at which the tines work. The axle b is rocked by a lever e to throw the tines into or out of work.
Patent GB-189821580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Frames for Bicycles, Tricycles, and like Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JORDAN ALBERT
Filed: 1898-10-13
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 21,580. Jordan, A., and Browne, J. G. H. Oct. 13. Frames, spring, for bicycles, tricycles, &c. The wheels are mounted in a rigid frame a, the saddle, handle-bar, and crank axle being carried by a spring frame b, b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, b<4> arranged to move as a whole. The steering-stem passes through ball-bearing head3 a<3>, b<3> on the two frames, the handle-bar stem being provided with a flattened tang which works in a socket to allow vertical movement. The member b<1> sliding in the tube a<4> carries a fitting b<6> connected by a central link with links pivoted on the stays b<4>, links also connecting these pivoted links to the frame a. The fitting b<6> also carries a pivoted sleeve b<8> embracing the bottom bracket b<5>, which is clamped in lugs on the ends of the stays b<4>. This arrangement constitutes a parallel motion, and allows the tube b<1> to rise and fall. The frame b &c. is mounted on a spring such as an adjustable compression spring enclosed in the cylinder a<4>, or an extension spring arranged outside the pillar a<2> and connected to the member b<1> through slots or a pneumatic cushion. The two heads a<3>, b<3> may be connected by a link.
Patent GB-189825348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Textile Fabrics.
Inventor: IRELAND JOHN
Filed: 1898-12-01
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 25,348. Ireland, J. Dec. 1. Loom picking - mechanism; shuttle boxes; checking shuttles and pickers. - The picker 10, Fig. 2, is in the form of a metal carriage, sliding between guides 11 and provided in front with buffers or cushions 14. It is checked in its backward movement by buffers 17 on a rod 16 extending across the loom, and in its forward movement by fixed adjustable buffers 19. An adjustable spring drag 18 regulates the extent of longitudinal movement of the rod 16. The picking-arms may be of metal tubing, with or without a wooden core, and the adjustable discs for holding them are preferably formed to grip the tubes. The free ends of the picking-arms are provided with separate metal pieces, or the wooden core is extended, for attachment of the picking-strap 23. Loom swells are preferably made of spring steel, bent to the required shape, and formed at the fixed end with a hole for the pivot pin. Loom stop-motions; loose-reed motions.-The reed 24, Fig. 5, is mounted on brackets 25 capable of moving on slides 26, and is normally held in position by lever arms 27, 27<a> pivoted on the slides. When the shuttle fails to enter the shuttle box, the protector finger 29 by means of a lever arm 29<a> lifts a stop lever 30, which comes into contact with the lever arm 27<a> and releases the reed.
Patent GB-189826798-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Construction of Gaiters for Cyclists and Pedestrians.
Inventor: BURTON EMILY
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 26,798. Burton, E. Dec. 19. Leggings and gaiters. -Fig. 3 shows a combined gaiter and legging suitable for cyclists and pedestrians. The sections A, B, D, E of inextensible material are joined together and to elastic sections C, F<1>, the former of which is extended upwards to form the front of the buttoned gaiter J. The elastic strap G connected to the sections A, B, D, F<1> is fastened by buckles or buttons. In a modification, lacing-fastenings are fitted to the front of the gaiter and legging.
Patent GB-189905452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Fans or Pumps.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1899-03-13
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 5452. Davidson, S. C. March 13. Centrifugal pumps of the type described in Specification No. 4609, A.D. 1898, in which the eye of the pump is in diameter at least four-fifths that of the fan, have their blades so constructed that the external end of the space between them is less than the inner end, or so that the surfaces of the blades fall clear of radial lines H drawn from the delivery edges of the blade. Several forms of blades are described. In Fig. 1, they are Y-shaped in section with the limbs curved ; in Fig. 5, the limbs are straight and reflexed over the space between them ; in Fig. 6, one limb is in line with the radial shank and the other curved. The blades may also be L or T-shape.
Patent GB-189906570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Implements for Digging and Gathering Potatoes.
Inventor: DAMBACHER ANTON
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 6570. Dambacher, A. March 27. Potato diggers.-Relates to a machine for digging and collecting potatoes. The frame d is carried on the main wheels a and on front steering-wheels b. An auxiliary frame h is pivoted to a bracket f at the rear, and is adjustably supported by chains k and guide-bars l at the front. A rotary wheel c lifts the ridge raised by the share P upon a screen q, between the bars of which elevating-tines r work and carry the potatoes to a rotary cleaning-brush z, from which they roll into the receptacle s. The wheel c is provided with shovels o extending the width of the machine and carried by spring arms m, m. Movable flaps p, automatically operated to open and close by cam and lever mechanism, are hinged to the shovels o to assist in the raising and discharging of the ridge. The moving parts are all driven from the main axle to which the wheels a are clutched.
Patent GB-189911795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gear Changing Mechanism.
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 11,795. Du Bois, E., and Mutual Electric Trust. June 6. T o o t h ed gearing, primarily intended for use in connection with electric and o t h e r meters, but applicable also to other cases in which a change in the r a t i o between two gear-wheels is desired. In order that the pair of wheels 2, 3, of the indicating - mechanism of the meter, when changed, shall suitably gear with the intermediate wheel 4, the latter is carried by a curved slotted arm 5. By means of the screw shown, the position of the arm and its screw can be readily adjusted upon the substituted wheels.
Patent GB-189912779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Welding Apparatus.
Inventor: GEARING ERNEST GEORGE
Filed: 1899-06-19
Granted: 1900-06-19
Abstract: 12,779. Gearing, E. G. June 19. Welding -furnaces.-An apparatus for heating defective portions of the welded joints of boiler flues &c., in order that they may be again welded, has one or more gas burners 9, 11, preferably of the type described in Specification .No. 16,668, A.D. 1898. The burner 9 is fixed to a lever 8, pivoted at 13<a> to a frame 3, having rollers 5 running in a channelled standard 1. The burner 11 is suspended by links 10 from a lever 7, pivoted at 13 to the frame, and is secured to an arm 12 pivoted at 13<a>. Gas supply pipes 14 are attached to each burner, and connected to each other and to the main by flexible piping 18, 16. Cocks 21, 22 are provided to allow either or both burners to be used. The air pipes 15 are similarly arranged. The levers 7, 8 have adjustable balance weights 25, and serve as handles to vary the distance between the burners. The frame 3 is balanced by a weighted chain 6.
Patent GB-190002473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: MARCAY EDMOND CHARLES DE
Filed: 1900-02-07
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 2473. Marþay, E. C. de. Feb. 7. Arc lamps.-An arc is produced at the free ends of a fixed carbon rod B and a surrounding hard carbon helix A, which may be cut from a tube by grinding. The carbons and arc may be enclosed in a globe, in which case the carbons will preferably be made like incandescent lamp filaments.
Patent GB-190003316-A (GB)
Title: Device for Manifolding or Copying Purposes.
Inventor: MACFARLAND IRA
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 3316. MacFarland, I. Feb. 20. Duplicating or sales books.-A duplicating or copying apparatus for use in obtaining copies of letters, bills, &c. comprises a metal or other bar 5, provided with clamps 8, of any suitable construction, for holding a letter-sbeet &c. in position. A carbon sheet 3 is attached to a strip of paper which may be gummed to the lower surface of the bar 5. The clamps 8 may be raised, when desired, by means of a rod 9 which passes beneath bent portions of the clamps and is formed with flattened side. During the copying process, the bar 5, with carbon paper and letter-sheet &c. in position, is pressed tightly between the leaves of the copying-book 2.
Patent GB-190008563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mode of and Means for Securing Keys in Railway Chairs.
Inventor: PRICE WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-05-09
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 8563. Price, W. A., and Baker, F. R. May 9. C h a i r keys and wedges, securing. A spring plate A is attached to the key and provided with teeth E to bear on the railway rail or chair jaw.