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Patent GB-189700182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable or Self-adjusting Bearings.
Inventor: DREW ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-01-04
Granted: 1898-01-04
Abstract: 182. Drew, A., and Cox, H. Jan. 4. Axle-boxes.-A sliding cone or the like is kept adjusted by a spring acting on it through the medium of a wedge or nut. Figs. 1 and 2 show an arrangement suitable for velocipede ball bearings. The cone A slides on the spindle, and within it is a conical sleeve E, divided so that it grips the spindle. A spring F presses down the forked wedge D between the sleeve E and nut C, pressing the cone A forwards. Fig. 18 shows the invention applied to carriage wheels. The spring E' presses the wedge D down between the fixed collar C and the sliding collar A. Modifications are described, in which the sliding collar or cone is moved forward by a nut acted on by the spring.
Patent GB-189701432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Decoration of Earthenware, China, Glass, Tiles, Bricks, and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-01-19
Granted: 1897-04-03
Abstract: 1432. Boult, A. J., [Gasse, P A. J.]. Jan. 19. Transferring designs, pictures, and the like.-In the decoration of ceramic ware, glass, bricks, tiles, and the like, the designs are pressed upon the ware &c. by means of a press having the block A' and die C<1> faced with a cushion or cover D, which is preferably made of india-rubber. The cushions may be inflated by air or other fluid, which may be delivered through pipes provided with valves C<2>, A<2>. The shapes of the die and block correspond respectively with those of the interior and exterior of the article to be decorated. The transfers may be made of paper of the usual description, but preferably they are made from a special kind of paper ; this paper is manufactured from pulp formed of vegetable matter, and is glazed with gum arabic, or isinglass and starch, or equivalent materials. Coarser designs may be printed direct from the face of the cushion.
Patent GB-189701663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Compressing Air and other Gases.
Inventor: WRIGHT ROGER
Filed: 1897-01-21
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 1663. Wright, R. Jan. 21. Plunger pumps.-In an air or gas compressor, the pistons A<1>, B' of the compressing-cylinders are hollow and filled with water, and with fixed rams D form water-circulating pumps for cooling the compressed air. Suction and delivery valves are fitted to the chamber D<1>, which is connected to the pistons A<1>, B<1> by the hollow rams.
Patent GB-189703073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glue Compounds, and in Applying the same to Barrels and the like.
Inventor: HOWDEN JAMES
Filed: 1897-02-05
Granted: 1897-05-01
Abstract: 3073. Howden, J., [Tyciak, J.]. Feb. 5. Cements.-A glue preparation suitable for rendering barrels or other vessels, for containing petroleum or other liquid hydrocarbons, liquid- and vapourtight, is prepared by adding liquefied glue and Pecher's natural gum to an aqueous solution of comparatively small quantities of protosulphate of iron, glycerine, tannic acid, and soda, and stirring the mixture while heating it nearly to boiling. The mixture is applied by introducing it while hot into the barrel, closing the bung, and then rolling the barrel about until the inner surface has become entirely covered. The pressure induced by the heating of the air in the barrel forces the mixture into the joints and pores of the wood.
Patent GB-189703484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cargo-carrying Vessels.
Inventor: ROPNER EMIL HUGO OSCAR ROBERT
Filed: 1897-02-09
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 3484. Ropner, E. H. O. R. Feb. 9. Ships' hulls, decks, and tanks; cattle ships; liquid-carrying vessels.-Relates to improvements in vessels of the type described in Specifications Nos. 10,680 and 10,954, A.D. 1895, in which the vessel has an upward central extension with part decks at each side. In the present arrangement, the deck beams are so arranged as to give the part decks 2 a shear or downward curve from the central trunk 4 to the bow and stern respectively. The decks 2 may be fitted with deck pens for animals with or without shade decks, and the hull may be used for cargo. The tops of the tanks 3 rise towards the bow and stern respectively, and also towards the sides. In a modified arrangement, the hull is adapted for carrying petroleum, and is divided by a central longitudinal partition strengthened by vertical and horizontal stiffeners. The central extension is fitted with the usual hatchways, and the pumping and like machinery for dealing with the petroleum may be arranged in an isolated compartment.
Patent GB-189704201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Lathes.
Inventor: BROCKIE JAMES
Filed: 1897-02-16
Granted: 1898-02-16
Abstract: 4201. Brockie, J. Feb. 16. Motors, controlling.-The direction of motion of the turret slide of a lathe is reversed by reversing the direction of rotation of a motor armature. At the end of each stroke of the turret slide the circuit of the solenoid P is completed, and its core is attracted and moves the commutator disc O forward, completing the circuit of one coil of the solenoid L<1> the coil of which is connected by a link to the brush-holders of the motor. The movement of this core effects a change of brushes, giving the required reversal in the motion of the armature.
Patent GB-189704867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Drills.
Inventor: BENNETT HENRY BABBITT
Filed: 1897-02-23
Granted: 1897-05-01
Abstract: 4867. Bennett, H. B., and Mewer, W. J. Feb. 23. B r a c e s.-The drill spindle a, Fig. 1, can be rotated in a sleeve A in which is threaded the feed - screw B provided with a pyramidal point fiting into the abutment. A ball bearing t is employed between the spindle a and sleeve A. A friction disc of leather &c. n can be pressed against the sleeve A by a ring k and nut m screwed on the spindle to cause the sleeve A to be driven from the spindle a and give the required feed. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the feed is obtained from a screwed sleeve e<1> threaded through the arm or bracket c<1> and connected with the spindle h<1> by a nut j<1>, ring k, and washer m<1> pressed against the flange l<1> on the sleeve e<1>. The upper end of the spindle is fitted with a handle 32 having a hand-lever 45 and provided with a square portion 31 with projecting pins 40 bearing against curved pieces 26 contained in a recessed disc 20 fixed to the spindle. When the lever 45 is operated in one direction the curved pieces 26 jam and rotate the disc 20 and spindle h<1>, and when moved in the opposite direction the pins 40 move the pieces 26 freely round in the disc 20.
Patent GB-189712294-A (GB)
Title: Improved Wedge Mechanism for Winning Stone, Coal, Minerals or the like in Mines or Quarries.
Inventor: HEISE FRITZ HERMANN
Filed: 1897-05-18
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 12,294. Heise, F. H. May 18. Breaking-down appliances with two wedges drawn together by a screw. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1 two cheek pieces c are used, and the screw passes through nuts e in the wedges b<1>, b<2>. In that shown in Fig. 3 only one cheek piece is used, and this may be tapered as shown ; also one nut only is used and a collar on the spindle works in the other wedge b<2>. In the form shown in Fig. 4, a collar d on the spindle engages the cheek pieces, so that the wedges have to move equally in either direction in relation to the outside pieces.
Patent GB-189713081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Generating Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: DRESSER FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-05-27
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 13,081. Dresser, F. May 27. Acetylene.-A vessel of cylindrical or other suitable shape is partially divided by a partition A, and the compartment B is closed by a cover. The carbide, in regulated quantities, is enclosed in bags of canvas or the like, which are introduced under the compartment B by means of a rod which is guided by the sloping diaphragm D. The access of water to the carbide is retarded by the bag, which becomes expanded by the gas produced and rises to the limit of the cord to which it is attached. The water expelled by the gas from the chamber B overflows by the pipe G, and the gas is conducted to the burners through a cock C. At E is shown a vent cock for the escape of air while the chamber B is being filled with water. When the carbide is exhausted the bag is lifted out, the residuum is removed from it, and it is then dried and recharged.
Patent GB-189713953-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy Air Gun.
Inventor: HARRIS ALBERT CHARLES
Filed: 1897-06-08
Granted: 1898-06-08
Abstract: 13,953. Harris, A. C. June 8. Toy guns.-Consists of a 'puff and dart' arranged as a toy gun. The stock A is attached to a barrel E, which is continued by an extension C having a mouthpiece D conveniently arranged for the mouth when the gun is sighted in the usual manner. The dart is inserted through an opening B, which is afterwards closed by the thumb, a sliding metal piece, or otherwise. A pin G prevents the dart from being drawn back into the mouth.
Patent GB-189720305-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Lathes.
Inventor: CLYNE JAMES BRUCE
Filed: 1897-09-03
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 20,305. Clyne, J. B. Sept. 3. Lathes.-Relates to improvements in the automatic lathe for making screws, nipples, rings, &c. described in Specification No. 3709, A.D. 1896. The various tools are carried by spindles C' mounted in a holder A, and are reciprocated towards and from the work or rod by a oam D with a groove d operating a slide K<1>, a pin k<2> of which engages slots in clamps c<1> on the tool spindles C<1>. The inner ends c<2> of the clamps are guided in slots a<1>, and are engaged in the groove b when the holder is to be rotated to bring the next tool into position with its clamp connected with the slide K<1>. The holder A is normally held stationary by pins L on one face coming in contact with a catch on a shaft which is oscillated, to allow the rotation of the holder, by a projection d<3> on the back of the cam D. The cam D is driven from the shaft S by gearing J<3>, J<2>, J<1>, J, and the holder A, with its shaft when released, is driven through the cam D and friction clutch G, H. The shaft S may be driven from the band pulley P<1> quickly direct, or slowly through friction gearing H<3>, H', the shaft H<5> below, and differential gearing P and a clutch O. The clutch 0 is shifted, to engage either the driving-pulley P<1> or the gearing P, by a yoke O<1> and cam Q on a shaft S<1> which can be turned by a hand-wheel s, provided with two projecting pins adapted to enter holes in the frame and hold the clutch in any of its three positions. The shaft S' may be driven by a bandwheel P<2>, when the hand-wheel s is free, and the shifting of the clutch controlled by a drum T carrying pins t which acting on inclines on a lever R<2> rock a transverse shaft carrying an arm which is moved into and out of the path of studs q on the cam Q alternately to hold the shaft S' stationary and to allow it to rotate.
Patent GB-189721544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: RAPP AUGUST
Filed: 1897-09-20
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 21,544. Rapp, A. Sept. 20. Buffers; vestibules, collapsable, connecting cars.- A plan is shown in Fig. 1. The buffer plate 11 has two bars 12 pivoted to it, each bar being forced outwards by a spring 18 and having an equalizing-spring 22 for drawing the bar inwards. A central bar 29 is forced outwards against the plate 11 by the spring 32.
Patent GB-189723339-A (GB)
Inventor: ALLEN PERCY RUSKIN
Filed: 1897-10-11
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 23,339. Allen, P. R., and Chadwick, J. B. Oct. 11. Evaporating brine etc.; liquids, skimming.- Apparatus for concentrating and evaporating brine and other liquids is provided with skimming- appliances to prevent the accumulation of scum on the surface of the liquid under treatment. The skimming-devices 3 are preferably made of flexible tubing, and are attached to endless chains 1, 1<a> which are caused to revolve by suitable means, such as by the pressure of the incoming liquid to be heated acting on a turbine or the like. A form of skimming-appliance applicable to circular evaporating-pans is also described, and this appliance is mounted on a frame which can be swung on one side when the salt is being withdrawn from the pan.
Patent GB-189724145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sulky-ploughs.
Inventor: LAVELL JOHN REEVE
Filed: 1897-10-19
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 24,145. Lavell, J. R., [Perrin, W. H.]. Oct. 19. Ploughs.-Relates to the construction of a sulky plough shown in plan in Fig. 2. The beam a is pivoted at b<1> to a casting b, in which the main axle d is loosely mounted. The land and furrow wheels f and f<1> are mounted on arms adjustably secured to the axle d. The axle d is rotated, to adjust the depth of work, or to lift the ploughs out of the ground, by means of an arm e' secured to the axle and connected by means of a link i<4>. to the lifting-lever i. The lower end of the lever, i is connected by a chain k to a projection k' on the axle d. The length of the chain is so regulated that, when the ploughs are not in work, the chain is loose and allows the casting b to move freely on the pivot b<1> relatively to the beam a, to facilitate the turning of the plough, but when the ploughs are lowered, the chain k is wound upon the axle d and is tightened so as to lock the axle relatively to the beam a. The rear end of the beam a is supported on a castor wheel g to the stem of which is secured an arm g<2>. This arm is connected by a link g<3> with the casting b, so that it is automatically moved to facilitate the turning of the implement by the movement of the casting b and axle d. The draught-pole h is loosely pivoted on the axle d, and its angular position relative to the axle d is regulated by means of a lever m, fulcrumed in a link l secured to the casting b, and operating a sleeve m<2> sliding on the axle d and connected by the link m<3> to the pole h. The plough is provided with a coulter constructed as described in Specification No. 24,144, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189817491-A (GB)
Title: Lock and Bolt for Carriages, Doors, and the like.
Inventor: COGHLAN DANIEL FRANCIS
Filed: 1898-08-13
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 17,491. Coghlan, D. F. Aug. 13. Fastenings, carriage-door and like.-The fastening consists of a bolt, normally projecting from the casing, which engages with a divided striking-plate when the door is slammed. The bolt i, Fig. 5, may be arranged as a spring sliding bolt or may be pivoted, and is operated by a handle l. When the door is closed, the bolt passes between knife-edges e, Fig. 3, on sliding blocks c, c<1> in a cavity b in the striking - plate a. The blocks are returned to the positions shown by gravity or springs. The bolt is turned or slid back to unfasten the door, and may be held in the retracted position by a catch.
Patent GB-189818675-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Drying Yarn and the like in Hanks.
Inventor: MONFORTS AUGUST
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 18,675. Monforts, A. Aug. 31. Drying yarns &c.-Relates to apparatus for drying yarn and the like in hanks. The hanks bare carried by rods g engaging fixed hooks f and pivoted hooks o on chains traversing the apparatus. To jerk the threads for intermittently loosening and stretching the yarns, a number of fixed stops s are arranged to engage the tails a of the hooks o and turn them against the action of springs e. To facilitate the insertion and removal of the yarns, a plate l is arranged in the path of the arms a. An air-heating apparatus h is provided.
Patent GB-189821439-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means or Device for Securing Rails in Railway Chairs.
Inventor: SIMS SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,439. Sims, S., and Jerram, W. Oct. 12. Chair keys and wedges; chairs.-A loose piece or jaw A is fitted in a railway chair, and provided with notches or serrations to engage corresponding notches on one side of the wooden key D. Set-screws passed through holes in the loose piece, or staples driven between the opposing faces as indicated at G, may be used for additional security.
Patent GB-189827235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Soap Sheets, Sanitary Dressings or the like.
Inventor: MALEZIEUX DESIRE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1898-12-24
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 27,235. MalÚzieux, D. F. Dec. 24. Perfumery.-Relates to the manufacture of soap sheets, sanitary dressings, sheets containing scent, antiseptics, &c. A sheet of fabric such as gauze, tulle, &c. is impregnated with perfume or antiseptic, and is covered with layers of soap paste. The sheet of fabric may be replaced by perforated or absorbent paper.
Patent GB-189900584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Life-saving Apparatus.
Inventor: SCHERMULY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-01-10
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 584. Schermuly, W. Jan. 10. Rocket apparatus.-A trough a, in which the rocket is laid for firing, is carried by a ball clamp g upon a screw clamp a which is secured on the tafferel or gunwale. The trough consists of two parts n<2>, n<3> sliding together or hinged, and the closed end is formed with a notch p to take the stick of the rocket.
Patent GB-189904806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reciprocatinf High-speed Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: DAVIDSON SAMUEL CLELAND
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 4806. Davidson, S. C., and Wilson, A. B. March 4. High-speed engines ; stuffing-boxes, substitutes for. -In engines of the type shown in Fig. 3, steam or compressed air is supplied to and exhausted from the cylinders a, the pistons l of which are connected to air buffer pistons m, by the rotary valve b. Ordinary stuffing-boxes are dispensed with, the bosses p, g being bored accurately to fit the piston-rods o and valve rod e respectively, and cupped at r and k for the collection of oil and condensed steam. These fittings are also applicable to compound engines with cylinders arranged tandem fashion.
Patent GB-189906069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Recovering and Purifying Oil.
Inventor: CAMIZ VITO
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 6069. Lake, H. H., [Camiz, V., and Gobba, A.]. March 20. Extracting oils ; fatty oils.-Relates to apparatus for use in recovering and purifying the waste oil contained in bilge-water. The oily water is pumped through the pipe A into the vessel B, and overflows in the chamber E. Water sinks and flows off through the pipe C ; the oil rises to the vessel G, and lifts the float G<1>, opening a valve for the escape of the air. The oil is drawn off from the vessel G into the separator III, where it accumulates till it reaches the cock N; water separates and escapes through the pipe P. Afterwards the oil passes through the purifiers X, Y, where it is heated by the steam coil R<1>. When olive oil is used, a saponifying-substance such as soda is added to assist the purification ; when only mineral oil is used, boiling is sufficient. A settling-tank U, provided with vertical diaphragms u, u<1>, may be used. A simplified form of apparatus is described, in which a purifier consisting of a single cylinder is employed.
Patent GB-189907085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ladies' Cycling Skirts.
Inventor: SKELTON ROBERT
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 7085. Skelton, R. April 4. Costumes, cyclists'. -The skirt is provided with an appliance whereby the wearer, when about to mount a bicycle, is enabled to pull up the lower rear part of the skirt close to the legs, and to pull down the upper front part of the skirt. The appliance, as shown in sectional view in Fig. 4, consists of a cord C attached at one end to a doubleeyed ring A at the front of the skirt B. The cord is then passed through a plain ring D at the back of the skirt, back through the ring A, and then to the exterior of the skirt through a hole F.
Patent GB-189907237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coating Mixtures for the Proofing of Fabrics and the Machines Used in their Application.
Inventor: CAMILLE AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 7237. Camille, A. April 6. Coated fabrics. - Relates to compositions and apparatus for waterproofing and, if necessary, fireproofing fabrics, such as canvas for tarpaulins, roofing felt, &c. A mixture of tar, resin, and plaster of Paris, with the addition of a small proportion of tallow &c., is heated in the vessel A by means of the jacket B, or by pipes passing through the vessel, or both. The fabric a is drawn from a roller K, fitted with a tension device, and passes down between rollers c and then up between the scrapers H, L. The rollers c are carried by arms D pivoted at d and secured in position by means of catches F engaging quadrants E. The scrapers H, L may be fitted with springs, and may be provided with suitable means for adjusting them. After it is coated, the fabric passes between pressure rolls I, heated by circulating hot water or steam through them or by burning combustibles inside them. The rolls I may be moistened by jets of steam, delivered by pipes from the steam jacket B of the vessel A. When it is desired to fireproof the fabric, it is passed through a solution of silicate of soda and tungstate of soda in the tank M. The fabric is guided through this tank by rolls c<1> mounted on adjustable arms D<1>.
Patent GB-189907756-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Magneto-electric Generators or Dynamos.
Inventor: ARROL WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-13
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 7756. Arrol, Sir W., and Murray, T. B. April 13. Armatures.-A single-coil two-pole armature for magneto-electric generators or dynamos has its core part A, one or both pole parts B and F, and the journals or end spindles D made in one piece. One end of the coil E is connected to the core part, and thereby to earth, while the other is passed through one of the journals to a metal plug or pin G.
Patent GB-189908737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball-bearings.
Inventor: BRIGGS GEORGE HENRY GUARDHAM
Filed: 1899-04-26
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 8737. Briggs, G. H. G. April 26. Ball hearings; lubricating. -The bearings a has a central b o r e somewhat larger than the shaft b and a number of radial holes in which are screwed adjustable plugs d. The ends e of the plugs form cups to receive the balls f, which bear on the shaft. If longitudinal movement of the shaft is to be prevented, a groove is formed in the shaft, and the balls run in the groove. Oil passages g are bored in the plugs d, and oil cups h may be fitted to them.
Patent GB-189909629-A (GB)
Title: A New Rotatory Steam-engine.
Inventor: BETSCHER GEORG
Filed: 1899-05-08
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 9629. Betscher, G. May 8. Steam turbines.-The passage of steam to the screw-shaped vanes P on a piston secured to the shaft B is controlled by two valves K, K'. Fig. 4 shows the valve K having recesses M, M<1>, M<2> through which steam passes from the inlets J, J', J<2> to ports H, H'; H<2> in the wall of the cylinder C. The volve K<1> has a similar form, but is so arranged that steam enters alternately on each side of the cylinder. Exhaust pipes N, N', N<2> and S, S', S<2> are provided.
Patent GB-189910425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attaching Pneumatic Tyres to the Rims of Wheels.
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 10,425. Simms, F. R. May 17. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Relates to means for attaching to the rim a tyres of the type described in Specification No. 29,945, A.D. 1897, in which the outer cover c has lateral lugs d adapted to engage in side recesses g in the rim. Secured by rivets k to the lugs d are clips e, formed by bending a sheet-metal blank of the shape shown in Fig. 2. The middle uncut part m forms a doubled piece f which projects through a slot in the recess g, and is secured in position by a copper shackle h, passed through the holes n in the doubled piece.