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Patent GB-189821737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nonslipping Boot and Shoe Protectors.
Inventor: WATWOOD JAMES EDWIN
Filed: 1898-10-15
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 21,737. Watwood, J. E. Oct. 15. Spiked plates.-Fig. 10 shows a spiked plate for a cricket shoe, which is attached by a screw or nail passed through a central countersunk hole b and is provided with two or more points or prongs d which pierce the sole and prevent any rotary movement.
Patent GB-189821914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Copying Presses and the like.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 21,914. Mills, B. J. B., [Dick, A. B.]. Oct. 18. Copying-presses.-The press is so arranged that the platens move towards each other at a maximum rate of speed until the book &c. to be pressed is well engaged between them, when they move more slowly and greater pressure is obtained. In the arrangement shown, both platens 2 and 3 are movable vertically, and are guided by their lugs 5 engaging standards 4 of the frame 1. Pivoted to standards 7 of the frame are two levers 8 carrying at their inner ends a collar 9 through which the screw 11 works. The levers 8 are connected near their fulcrums to rods 13, the lcwer ends of which are pivoted to the ends of a cross-bar 15. On the upper platen 3 are two sliding dogs 21, the toothed ends of which are normally held out of engagement with fixed racks 26 by springs 23. The lower end of the screw 11 has a conical collar 28 which engages the inner bevelled ends of the dogs, and, when the resistance of the platen 3 is great enough to overcome the pull of the springs 23, the dogs are pressed out into engagement with the racks 26. The platen 3 being thus locked, further operation of the screw raises the inner ends of the levers 8, and consequently to a less extent the bar 15, whereby the lower platen 2 is pressed upwards. The upper platen is raised, when the movement of the screw is reversed, by fingers 30 on the dogs engaged by the collar 28. In a modification, the lower platen is fixed and the levers 8 are pivoted on brackets on the upper side of the platen 3. Another modification is described, in which the lower platen is fixed and the upper one is moved by a differential screw arrangement, the two screws of slightly different pitch having a frictional connection so that they rotate together, and a slow movement of the platen is procured when a certain amount of pressure is applied to the book &c. to be pressed.
Patent GB-189822878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cowls for Chimneys, Ventilating Shafts and the like.
Inventor: SMITH RICHARD
Filed: 1898-10-31
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 22,878. Smith, R. Oct. 31. Chimney tops.- A straight pipe a, closed at the top by a cap b, but having lateral outlets c just under the cap, is enclosed in a d o u b l ytapering jacket d, open top and bottom and provided with triangular inlets g. A deflecting-collar h is placed on the pipe a, just below the jacket.
Patent GB-189823246-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process for the Production of Liquid Detergent or Scouring Water.
Inventor: MAYER JAKOB
Filed: 1898-11-04
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 23,246. Mayer, J., and Korn, L. Nov. 4. Cleansing-compositions.-A liquid detergent is prepared by mixing together in suitable proportions water, sulphuric ether, alcohol, spirit of turpentine, ammonia, and " spiritus saponatus."
Patent GB-189823486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cycles.
Inventor: JONES JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 23,486. Jones, J. Nov. 8. Drawings to Specification. Tyres, pneumatic ; spokes.-According to the Provisional Specification, a layer of fabric consisting of quilted cloth enclosing bundles of hard elastic fibre is interposed between the air tube and cover to prevent puncture. Tubular spokes may be used.
Patent GB-189905689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hinges, and in Tools to be Employed therefor.
Inventor: HARVEY CHARLES
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 5689. Harvey, C. March 16. Rolling; drawing.-Relates to a method of and machinery for making butt hinges encased in brass. After the tongues have been cut on the flaps and bent round to form the sockets, each flap is enclosed in a tubular brass blank. In order to make this blank fit closely to the flap, it is passed through the rolling-mill shown in section in Fig. 13. The rolls o, o<2> are grooved to correspond to the section of the hinge. The hinge flap is pushed through the rolls and the die s by a rod t, which is reciprocated by the cam v through a system of links x, y<2>, y<4>. The rolls are driven by a train of toothed gearing on the countershaft q of which the cam v is fixed. The dies which are used to planish or finish the hinges may be replaced by a second set of rolls. The parts of the casing over the gaps of the hinge flaps are cut out, and the brass pressed over the edges.
Patent GB-189917016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Water Purifiers.
Inventor: HAYDEN NORMAN LITTLE
Filed: 1899-08-22
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 17,016. Hayden, N. L. Aug. 22. Feedwater, purifying.-Relates to settling and filtering apparatus. The water is delivered in a heated condition by the injector C into the settling- chamber f, and passing up the tube f<6> enters the filter f<1>, which consists of suitable material between perforated plates. It then passes through the pipe G to the boiler. A bye-pass J enables the feed to pass directly to the boiler when required, and a branch K is provided to admit water for washing the filter. Steam may be supplied through the branch pipe L for blowing out the apparatus. Scum is drawn off through the perforated ring H.
Patent GB-189921439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Apparatus for Sanitary and other purposes.
Inventor: MALE ALFRED
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 21,439. Male, A., and Hodgson, J. Oct. 27. Flushing closets ; c l o s e t discharge valves and fittings. -The improvements are shown applied to a closet flushing - cistern. The cistern is airtight, and, instead of a float valve in the inlet B, there is a floatcontrolled air valve a<1> which prevents entry of water by preventing escape of air. In the form of apparatus shown, the cistern is in two parts, and the connection between them is controlled by a valve M which opens when the discharge valve D closes and vice versÔ, a reserve flush being thus obtained. The invention is also shown applied to a single valve cistern, and to a siphon-discharge cistern.
Patent GB-190006057-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brake for Carts, Waggons, and other similar Vehicles.
Inventor: DYSON SAMUEL TWEED
Filed: 1900-03-31
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 6057. Dyson, S. T. March 31. Brakes; relieving weight on horse's back.-Figs. and 3 show side and end views. The brake - block sections A surrounding the hub B are attached by staples D to the wire rope E, which passes to the fixed stud F, to which is also secured the rope H, which passes round the sections A, and is secured at L to the operating-rod M. A guided rope P is secured to the rod L, and is clamped to a second pair of ropes T, V operating on the sections W of the wheel. By rotating the handle Z the rope H is drawn in, and the brakes are simultaneously applied to both wheels and in such a manner as to tend to prevent the weight from coming on the horse's back. Pins or studs 1 are fitted on the axle-tree 2, to prevent the sections A, W from being displaced when backing the vehicle. In a modification, the rope H is connected to a chain attached to rotatable rod controlled by a ratchet.
Patent GB-190013307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Superheaters.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 13,307. Fairweather, W., [Babcock & Wilcox Co.]. July 24. Superheaters, steam.-Tubular superheaters are arranged in the path of the furnace gases where they are about to leave the boiler, and the connections are so arranged that the steam may be supplied direct from the boiler without passing through the superheater, or any desired proportion of saturated steam may be mixed with the superheated steam. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2 in connection with a water-tube boiler of the Babcock & Wilcox type, the superheater is arranged beneath the steam drums and behind the last baffle B. It is made in duplicate sections, each consisting of horizontal tubes a<3> connecting two vertical headers. The inlet headers a<2> are connected to the ends of the cross steam pipe A<4>, and the outlet headers a<4> are connected to one branch of a coupling-piece c, the other branch of which is connected to the main steam outlet. Each branch of the coupling-piece is provided with a valve, and the cross steam pipe A<4> has a valve at each end, so that the superheaters may be cut out entirely, or saturated steam may be admitted to mix with the superheated steam. The valve on the saturated-steam branch may be provided with a bye-pass. In modified arrangements, the outlet headers are close together and connected to a common outlet. In this case the superheater tubes may be U-shaped. Provision may be made for flooding the superheaters while getting up steam.
Patent GB-190016799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving Ribbands or Narrow Fabrics.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1900-09-20
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 16,799. Fell, J. C., [Soc. Chaize frÞres]. Sept. 20. Swivel looms. - Relates to looms for weaving brochÚ and velvet ribbons or other narrow fabrics. The reeds d are mounted within frames b, secured to an iron band, attached to a wooden bar e, which is suspended by jointed rods e<1> from the top of the loom frame. Two sets of shuttle holders a, a<1> are respectively secured to bars f, f<1> which ride upon rollers l, and are reciprocated alternately by means of racks and mutilated gear-wheels h, h<1>. During the movement, in one direction, of one set of shuttle holders, the shuttles u, Fig. 3, having projections u<1> with transverse apertures therein, are passed into the sheds, and transferred to the corresponding holders a', which then commence their movements and draw the shuttles through the sheds. Within the shuttle holders are slides w, Fig. 4, provided with pins v which pass into the apertures of the projections u<1>, when these enter corresponding apertures in the holders and slides w. The slides are normally held in their lowest positions by springs s, and are periodically raised by the inclined ends of fixed bars i, over which the slides travel.
Patent GB-190100411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Wireless Telegraphy.
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 411. Marconi, G., and Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co. Jan. 7. Wireless telegraphy. -Relates to improvements in transmitting- apparatus such as described in Specification No. 12,039, A.D. 1896, and consists in inserting a condenser a between the aÙrial conductor and the spark gap.
Patent GB-190102036-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fluid-actuated Motor
Inventor: ARNOLD HORACE LUCIEN
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 2036. Arnold, H. L. Jan. 29. Revolving - cylin- der type. - Relates to a form of steam, compressed - air, or other fluid engine in which a number of cylinders are arranged round a shaft with their axes parallel to the axis of rotation. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section. The cylinders 10, 12, of which there are four in the given example, are formed in one with the hollow shaft 6, and are all closed at one end by the cover 8. At the opposite end they are formed with piston-rod and crosshead guides 10<1>, 12<1>, in which are reciprocated by the piston 14, 16 the rollers 18, 18<1>. In contact with the rollers 18 is a fixed cam 22 in the form of a cylindrical shell with a sinuous bearing face for the rollers, and in contact with the rollers 18 on the opposite side is similar cam 23. The cam 22 is itself bolted to the engine framing, and the cam 23 is adjustably secured in a shell 24 bolted to the framing. The motive fluid is introduced by a pipe 34, and is distributed to the cylinder and exhausted by a stationary shell valve 31. This has two sets of wedge-shaped ports, one 36 for forward running and the other 35 for revers- ing. The stationary shell 31 can be adjusted longitudinally for varying expansion or for reversing by a handle 33 furnished with a retaining device engaging with the bar 42.
Patent GB-190102312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking the Nuts on Screw Bolts.
Inventor: RENDER FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 2312. Render, F. Feb. 4. Locking nuts.-The nut C of a rail joint &c. is locked by bending up the edge a, nicked or otherwise, of the washer A, which may be formed thinner or provided with a flange E to facilitate the bending. The washer is prevented from turning by a projection D fitting into a groove or notch made in the fishplate &c. B. The projection may be formed by pressing down a tongue cut in the washer.
Patent GB-190105183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Eitherside Brakes for Railway Wagons and other like Vehicles
Inventor: MACKENZIE ROBERT
Filed: 1901-03-12
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 5183. Mackenzie, R. March 12. Brakes, hand. Relates to eitherside brakes for wagons or like vehicles. On depressing the handle A or that fitted at the other end of the transverse shaft B, the lower lug G acts on the bell crank C, and raises the link J to apply the brakes, and is held in any position by the pawl E and the curved rack D. The brakes are released by raising the handle A, when the lug F first releases the pawl E, and the upper lug G depresses the link J.
Patent GB-190114714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Railway-coupling.
Inventor: JAGIM MARTIN
Filed: 1901-07-19
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 14,714. Jagim, M., and Zenner, J. July 19. Couplings, automatic. -The hook 1, pivoted between two small flat bars 3, is kept horizontal by the weighted lever 5. When two vehicles are brought together, the arrow-heads 21 force aside the pivoted flaps 16, 17, which then assume the positions shown in Fig. 1, and lock the coupling. Uncoupling is effected by lifting the slide 10 by the bracket 23 and side levers 22, and the upward movement of the slide causes the weighted slide 29 to tilt the head 21. The nose 7 now bears on the pivoted lever 8, raising the lever 5, which in turn bears on the pin 9 and acts on the hook.
Patent GB-190201527-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Mashing Apparatus.
Inventor: WORSSAM HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-20
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 1527. Worssam, H. J. Jan. 20. Drawings to Specification. Moving-beater apparatus.-Relates to brewers' mash tuns, and consists in mounting some of the rakes on their shaft in such a way that, when they are not required.for agitating, they can be turned down to make room for the free revolution of a removable sparger which is mounted close down upon the grains.
Patent GB-190203426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brick and such like Kilns
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 3426. Brookes, A. G., [Fiske, J. P. B.]. Feb. 11. Kilns. - Relates to brick and like kilns, and consists of means for allowing the expansion and contraction produced by heating and cooling to take place without injury to the kiln. Sectional elevations taken at rightangles are shown in Figs. 1 and 2. Two of the walls a are provided with supports c adapted to bear the rollers e supporting the steel beams d, which are tied together by rods f and are formed into a continuous roof by fireproof tiles g, h. The tiles do not extend to the ends of the beams but stop short over firebrick linings k, Fig. 2, which are built completely independent and just clear of the walls and roof. The supports c are filled with sand or other sealing-medium r, and the end beams d rest on other supports p. The beams d and supports c, p are strengthened by vertical flanges. In a modification, the rollers e are dispensed with. The invention is applicable to kilns constructed in sections, each being of the form described, and to continuous kilns.
Patent GB-190206790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-slipping Wearing Treads or Coverings for Footwear, Stair Treads, Footways, Vehicle Wheels, or like Wearing Surfaces
Inventor: WILKINSON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 6790. Wilkinson, C. H. March 20. Treads.-Relates to a wired rubber fabric or tread described in Specification No. 10,595, A.D. 1900, and applicable for wheel tyres and other purposes. According to the present invention, the inner ends of the wires b, Fig. 1, are fixed by brazing them, or by means of a strip of metal g placed behind them to prevent them from being forced inwards. A layer h of leather or cloth is also provided on the inner side. The reticulated or perforated cloth or woven wire c facilitates the vulcanizing of the rubber layers a, d. A layer e of canvas or woven wire, and a leather or cloth backing f are also fitted. Woven wire may be vulcanized to the back of the layer d instead of or in addition to the layers e and f. Wires liable to oxidation are tinned or plated with non-corrodible metal.
Patent GB-190206853-A (GB)
Title: Combined Rod Hanger and Clamp for Roller Blinds.
Inventor: BACON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 6853. Bacon, C. H. March 20. Window blinds.- Relates to a means for hanging aspring roller-blind, forming a permanent attachment. 0 n the ends of a rod A are slipped coiled springs or caps B<2>, the ends B, B<1> of which depend and form bearings for the roller, as indicated in Figs. 2 and 3. The rod is supported by ordinary screw hooks F. When not in use or in the shop, the springs B<2> help to keep the blind rolled up.
Patent GB-190209186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Boats.
Inventor: FORREST ROLLAND
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 9186. Forrest, R. April 21. Lifeboats.-The hemispherical or other hull 1 is preferably made of aluminium or light metal, and has a rudder 19, and a downward extension 2 for the ballast, which may be the storage battery 25 for supplying the electric motors, lamps, &c. The domed cover 4 is formed with a hatchway 5, of which the cover 6 opens from the interior, with one or more ventilating-shafts 11, of which the cover 14 is arranged to close automatically when any weight or force, such as that of a breaking wave, is exerted upon it from the outside, with a telescopic mast 16 for mounting a sail, and with bull's-eye or other deck lights. The buoyancy is increased and the risk of damage from concussion is minimized by surrounding the hull by an inflatable india-rubber or other envelope 9, which may be protected by wire-netting, and the buoyancy and dirigibility of the boat are improved by inflatable triangular bags 20, 21, which are secured by jointed rods 22<a> when inflated, or rolled up when deflated. When the weather does not permit of the hatchway being opened, the ventilation of the boat and the inflation of the bags 9, 20, 21 are effected by an arrangement of pumps 13, 36 driven either by electric motors 24, 45 or by hand gearing 125, 47. Upon opening the valve 30 and closing the valve 31, air and water drawn in through the shaft 11 and the pipe 12 are forced by the pump 13 into the tank 25. From this tank the air passes into the chamber 27<b>, and is thence forced by the air pump 36, either into the receiver 36<b>, whence it is supplied as required by the cock 38 to the interior of the vessel, or through the pipes and connections 41 to inflate one or more of the bags 9, 20, 21. Upon stopping the pump 36, closing the valve 30, and opening the valves 34, 51, the water in the tank 26 is discharged through the pipe 33 passing through the hull near the water line, the water carrying with it foul air drawn from the interior of the boat through the funnel 50<a> and the pipe 50.
Patent GB-190209972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Nuts Applicable Especially for Safety Bolts of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MICHELIN EDOUARD ETIENNE
Filed: 1902-04-30
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 9972. Michelin, E. E. April 30. Tyres, pneumatic, attaching to rim. The bolts D are provided with special nuts consisting of a ring E, carrying spring fingers A threaded at their lower ends, and of a collar F provided with projections G fitting between the fingers and with wings B for turning the complete nut to tighten it. When open, as shown in Fig. 4, the nut may be rapidly slid into place. Fig. 5 shows the nut tightened up.
Patent GB-190212935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coupling and Buffing Mechanism for Railway Carriages.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1902-06-06
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 12,935. Imray, O., [Willison, J.]. June 6. Buffers; draw-gear; couplings, automatic.- A single spring serves to supply elasticity for buffing and drawing, and also acts to return the head of an automatic coupling to its central position. Fig. 3 shows a sectional plan, and Fig. 5 a crosssection. The straps b attached to the draw-head and the plate c form a frame which can move laterally between the fixed beams d. The straps b carry sliding blocks e in which are pivoted levers f, g, the short arms of which have teeth which enter cavities in fixed blocks h. The long arm of the lever f, which is above the lever g, extends upwards, while the long arm of the lever g extends downwards. A spring m is arranged between the blocks n, i, while a pin k connects the block i with the levers f, g, the long arms of which are fitted with stopsj. When the draw-head is in tension, the pivots of the levers f, g are drawn forwards by the blocks e, but, as the short arms of these levers are locked, their long arms advance a greater distance than the plate l, and compress the spring m. A buffing-stress moves the plate l backwards, and compresses the spring m, and at the same time the straps b are clamped between the block i and the slides e. Should the coupling-head move sideways, one of the levers f, g is rendered inoperative by its stopj, while the other lever is acted on by the spring m to restore the head to its central position.
Patent GB-190214377-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Drawing Board.
Inventor: SPRATT ALFRED SIDMEY
Filed: 1902-06-25
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 14,377. Spratt, A. S., Spratt, H. J., and Spratt, G. A., [trading as Spratt Bros.]. June 25. Drawing-boards. -In order to prevent warping and splitting, the drawing-board A is provided with a straight-edge B, consisting of a piece of metal of U-section, which is set into suitable grooves, and is secured by a screw or pin C.