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Patent GB-189702582-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means or use in Operating Successively Two or More Electrical Switches or Sets of Switches.
Inventor: PARKER THOMAS HUGH
Filed: 1897-02-01
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 2582. Parker, T. H. Feb. 1. Motors, controlling.-Relates to means for operating in succession two or more switches for controlling motors &c. by a single movement of a handle. Figs. 1 and 2 show one arrangement. A, A<1> are two discs mounted on a spindle B which is provided with a handle or hand-wheel C. D is a resistance switch, and E the moving arm which is carried by the spindle B. G, G<1> are levers pivoted at a, a<1> and forked at one end to engage with studs g, g<1> carried by the discs, they also having projections f, f<1> which engage with recesses d, d<1> in the discs. The other ends of the levers engage with switches, as shown. On turning the handle-wheel, the levers are successively actuated, as indicated in dotted lines, and are locked against return. The levers G, G<1> may control the field-magnet circuits and the armature circuit, and, by suitably arranging the discs, a reversing-switch also. The Provisional Specification states that the levers may be operated by a sliding bar formed with suitable gaps.
Patent GB-189706281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain Wheels for Velocipedes, Motor Cars, and like Vehicles.
Inventor: ADAMS FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1897-03-10
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 6281. Adams, F. G. March 10. Chain-wheels, adjustable, for velocipedes. The teeth are formed at the ends of bars B fitted in radial guideways in the wheel body A and passing out through its periphery ; they are adjusted by turning a cam-plate C which engages with pins on the bars.
Patent GB-189707675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Transit Apparatus for Recreative or other Purposes.
Inventor: ANDREWS JOSEPH THOMAS
Filed: 1897-03-24
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 7675. Andrews, J. T., and Beattie, W. F. March 24. Rope railways and tramways.-An elevated rope railway, either for recreation or for other purposes, is formed of two end standards A, A', to each of which is pivoted a lever B, B', over pulleys c, c<2> on the ends of which pass the ropes C, C', connected to the frames at a, a<2>. A rope D passes around an actuating-windlass E, one end being secured to the top end of the lever B, and the other to the lower end of the lever B<2>. The upper end of the latter is connected by a rope F to a counterweight F<1>. The cars H, H<2> are suspended from the axles of wheels I, I<2>, travelling upon the ropes C, C<2> alternately from one end to the other, the positions of the levers being changed as desired to make the cars run in the reverse directions, while the tension is maintained by the counterweight F<1> and the windlass E.
Patent GB-189714411-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of Machinery for Transmitting Motion to the Valves of Reversing Steam Engines, and other Engines.
Inventor: LOWE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-06-14
Granted: 1897-10-30
Abstract: 14,411. Lowe, W. June 14. Valve gear.-Consists of a linkage gear capable of reversing. The eccentric-rod B is pivoted at the end to an intermediate link C, jointed at its lower end to a block D to which the valve connecting-rod E is also jointed. The block is supported in a guide, not shown, so as to be constrained to move vertically, and a point on or near the eccentric strap is also guided vertically. The guide of the slideblock D is capable of being traversed horizontally along a suitable bracket, so that it can be shifted from one side of the crank shaft to the other for the purpose of reversing. Eccentrics.-The eccentric strap is made with wedge pieces, as shown in Fig. 7, so that the closing of the two halves of the strap takes up wear on all sides.
Patent GB-189715529-A (GB)
Title: Recording or Indicating Apparatus for Testing Materials.
Inventor: HENNING GUSTAVUS CHARLES
Filed: 1897-06-29
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 15,529. Henning, G. C. June 29.' Testing strength of materials.-To the test-piece P' are secured two frames A, B, with hinge at f, and locking-pin e. This is effected by clamping- screws H passing through spring-controlled sliding bushes C, C. The screws are adjusted to gripping position before closing the frames. N, N<1> are telescopic guides for the frames, and R is a plate having friction tubes L sliding on rods L<1> secured to the frame A. The diagram drum G is connected by cords and pulleys S, S<1>, P, O<1> with the running poise, so that it is rotated during the test, and a spring or weight is provided to return it. The lever n of the marker m is carried by a straightline motion on the plate R, and is connected by a link d and universal joint J with the frame B. At the beginning of the test, the marker lever n turns about its pivot 15, and the marker m traces a diagram on an increased scale. When the piece is nearing the limit of its extension, the lever n strikes a stop a and the system becomes rigid with the plate R, which now moves upwards until the fracture takes place, the marker m showing the exact amount of extension. Details may be somewhat varied.
Patent GB-189730932-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Apparatus for Propulsion, specially applicable for the Propulsion of Torpedoes, Aerostats, and other Bodies Lacking in Stability.
Inventor: CARTER WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1897-12-31
Granted: 1899-01-31
Abstract: 30,932. Carter, W. T. Dec. 31. Screw pumps.-Relates to means for propelling torpedoes, ships, and aÙrostats, and also to propelling fluids. Fig. 4 shows the application of the invention to the propulsion of fluids for the purposes of a pump. The propellers 5, 6 are connected by their shafts 4, 3 to the two elements 1, 2 of an electric or other motor of the kind in which both elements are movable in opposite directions, the reaction device thus formed causing each propeller to do an equal share of the work.
Patent GB-189800871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sprocket Wheels for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SALWEY EDWARD RICHARD
Filed: 1898-01-12
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 871. Salwey, E. R. Jan. 12. Chain-wheels for cycles &c. The wheel C is mounted upon a boss A, secured to the crank or other spindle B, and is driven from it by a double spring plunger G with a toothed head adapted to engage between teeth cut in the eye of the wheel. The plunger is pressed inwards to disconnect the wheel by means of a metal band K, which may be contracted in the manner of a brake so as to come into contact with a projecting part of the plunger head.
Patent GB-189811766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valves.
Inventor: STRONG ROBERT BOORMAN
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 11,766. Strong, R. B. May 24. Actuating lift valves.-A main valve c<1> is normally pressed against its seat a<3> by the fluid pressure on the inlet side a<1> of the valve. To open the valve, a button d<5> is pressed, or a current of electricity passed through the electromagnet E, which attracts an armature d' attached to a spindle D carrying two valves d' and d'. The valve d' opens, while the valve d<2> closes, and fluid passes through the hollow part c<2> of the valve spindle C and thence through openings c<6> to the upper side of the piston c<5>, the lower side of which communicates with the atmosphere by a port b<3>. The piston c<5>, being attached to the spindle C, then depresses it. When the spindle D is released, the fluid pressure closes the valve d' and opens the valve d<2>, whereby the upper side of the piston c<5> communicates with the atmosphere, and then the fluid pressure further acts to close the main valve c'. The electromagnet E is secured to the spindle C, and the spindle D is made in two parts to facilitate the adjustment of its length.
Patent GB-189812313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Secondary Batteries or Electric Accumulators.
Inventor: KING FRANK
Filed: 1898-06-01
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 12,313. King, F. June 1. Drawings to Specification, Secondary batteries.-The surface of the active material has formed on it a number of projections in the shape of juxtaposed pyramids the faces of which are equilateral triangles.
Patent GB-189820488-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Carburetting Air.
Inventor: WHITE JACOB
Filed: 1898-09-28
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 20,488. White, J. Sept. 28. Carburetting.-Air is drawn into a gas holder by hanging on weights at A and opening a cock C in the pipe B. When the holder is full, the cock C is closed and the weights removed. On opening a second cock D, the air is forced through a cylinder containing a spiral wire surrounded by absorbent material saturated with an inflammable oil or spirit. The air may be drawn through this cylinder in the first instance, in which case a double carburetting effect is obtained.
Patent GB-189827518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stylographic and other Pens.
Inventor: SHAW WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1898-12-30
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 27,518. Shaw, W. T. Dec. 30. Pens and penholders.-Relates to stylographic and reservoir pens. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section. The ink reservoir b is provided with a perforated diaphragm a, through which passes an air tube d. The screw plug e is pierced with a channel f for the admission of air, and carries a wire g for use in clearing ink deposits &c. from the nozzle c. The invention may be applied to pens such as those described in Specifications No. 25,764, A.D. 1897, and No. 6398, A.D. 1891.
Patent GB-189905353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Utilisation of Waste Sand from Glass Works.
Inventor: HERMAN DOUGLAS
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 5353. Herman, D. March 11. Materials.-Relates to the utilization of sand which has been employed for grinding plate glass &c., and which, in consequence, contains both glass and iron finely diffused through it. The particles of metallic iron are removed from the sand either in the wet or dry state by the use of magnetic separators. The sand is graded, when mixed with water, by passing it through settling- pits, from which the coarser grains may be returned to the grinding-benches. The finer sand is dried in a hydro-extractor, or in a rotary furnace, or otherwise, and is then treated with hydrochloric acid or other solvent with or without the aid of heat. The recovery of the acid is effected by completely wetting the sand with the acid without using more than is required for that purpose, allowing water to run on the sand, and drawing off the acid at the bottom of the vessel. The water then takes the place of the acid, without appreciably mixing with it, and as soon as water reaches the outlet the stream is diverted. If the sand is of the very finest grade, it may be necessary to remove the solvent and washing-water by subsidence and decantation, or by a hydro-extractor, or coarse sand may be mixed with the fine sand to render it permeable. The product is well adapted for the manufacture of glass, as it already contains a considerable proportion of the finest glass.
Patent GB-189909412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furniture Castors.
Inventor: MASON GEORGE
Filed: 1899-05-04
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 9412. Mason, G. May 4. Wood -screws.- The pivot and fixing-pin of a castor has a head 9 with screwdriver nick, a plain bearing part 8 to receive a sleeve 10 and washer 13, a thread 11 to receive the threaded plate 14, and a woodscrew thread 12. The washer 13 and sleeve 10 may be in one piece, or the sleeve may be dispensed with and the washer be made in one with the plate 14. The threads 11, 12 may be right- and left-handed, and lock one another when the screw 12 is driven home ; the plate 14 is secured to the leg by screws through holes 15.
Patent GB-189910301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Overhead Systems for Electrical Transmission of Energy.
Inventor: ROUTLEDGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 10,301. Routledge, W. May 16. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Conductors; collectors. - Conductors arranged in sections have those sections c, c' connected together by pivoted angle-pieces A, A' contacting together by blades D. The pieces A, A<1> are pivoted to insulating-plates C connected to the bracket &c. at d. The trolley wheel is provided with an extra conducting-slip.
Patent GB-189910899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cabinet, Crate or Box Frame Clamps or Benches.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-05-24
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 10,899. Haddan, R., [Wernicke, 0, H. L.]. May 24. Benches, work; clamps.-Relates to work-benches and clamps for making frames, such as that shown in Fig. 3, which are afterwards built up into bookcases, cabinets, boxes, &c. The end pieces A, B are first clamped between the jaws 5, 6 arranged alternately, and the slat C is nailed on ; the clamps are then rotated through a right-angle by the shaft 4, and the back D is nailed on, and, finally, the clamps are again rotated and the bottom E and bottom slats F, G are fixed. The width of the slat C is equal to the space between the slats F, G, so that a number of these frames may fit together. The jaws 5 are adjustably fixed to the shaft 4 by nuts 7, 8, of which the nuts 7 form a gauge for the thickness of the material. The movable jaws 6 are carried by sleeves sliding without turning on the shaft 4. The jaws 6 are moved by links 14 and bell-crank levers 15 which bring the links past the centre 15<111>. Suitable stops or gauges are arranged at 16 and 11, while fixed and movable supports for the frame are provided at 13 and 26 respectively. The support 26 is adjusted by screws 24. The shaft 4 is turned by the weighted lever 18, one position of which is determined by the catch 20. As the frame, Fig. 3, is rotated, the nail boxes 30 are shifted into the most convenient position by links 32. The jaws 6 may be slotted to enable partitions to be introduced into the frame.
Patent GB-189911293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Aerial Navigation.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1900-05-30
Abstract: 11,293. Boult, A. J., [Manresa, L. E. de]. May 30. AÙrial machines with aÙrostats.-A balloon a carries weights f, g and a series of feathering wings d, of varying breadth, so that their outer edges when open lie on a spheroidal surface that is not co-axial with the balloon, as shown in plan in Fig. 2. The air currents acting on the wings tend to rotate the balloon, and cause it to move in a curved path against the wind. A balance weight h tends to keep the axis of the balloon vertical. Steering is effected by fans p at the four corners of the rear of the car o, which may be opened in pairs to alter the position of the car. The car is supported on ball bearings k.
Patent GB-189912788-A (GB)
Title: Method and Means for Increasing the Conductivity of Carbon to be Used in Electric Cells and Dynamo Electric Generators and Motors.
Inventor: HERTEL CARL WILHELM
Filed: 1899-06-19
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 12,788. Hertel, C. W. June 19. Primary batteries.-Relates to a method of increasing the electrical conductivity of carbon. This is effected by placing a metal core, filling, or lining in cavities made in the carbon. The invention may be applied to battery electrodes, contacts, and other articles. Fig. 1 shows a carbon electrode for use in a LeclanchÚ or like battery. The electrode a' has a number of cylindrical cavities, which are lined with a layer c<1> of perforated sheet copper. A conducting-strip d is placed in each cavity, which is also packed with copper oxide or manganese dioxide. The electrolyte is preferably potash lye. The metal may also be in the form of a thin plate or plates, or wires, or rods.
Patent GB-189913569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Winches.
Inventor: HOWELL JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 13,569. Howell, J. C., Humpage, T., and Jacques, H. I. June 30. Winches.-Fig. 2 shows in elevation half of a winch for ships' use. The high-speed motor shaft 4 is connected to the winding-barrels 2 and 3 by reducing-gear of the type described in Speci6cation No. 20,542, A.D. 1892. The double bevelwheel 8 gears with a wheel 13 carried by the drum 2, and also with a wheel 15 on the end of the shaft 11 carrying the barrel 3. A sleeve 16 on the barrel 2 works loosely on the shaft 11, to which a similar sleeve 17 of the barrel 3 is secured. These sleeves are enclosed by split clamping-rings 22 and 23, which are operated by two screws passing through lugs and geared together by pinions. Thus, as one clamp is screwed up, to lock the corresponding sleeve, the other is simultaneously unlocked. In this way one barrel is automatically locked as the other is put into motion.
Patent GB-189917601-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Cleaning the Bottoms of Vessels, Boots and the like.
Inventor: SOUTHWELL ALFRED
Filed: 1899-08-31
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 17,601. Southwell, A. Aug. 31. Hulls, cleaning.-Relates to a hand brush and scraper. A buoyant cylindrical casing A has attached to it a helical steel scraper or a brush C, and is connected by a screw E to a flexible rod made in sections. The casing may be filled with some light gas through the plug-hole F. The brush or scraper is held against the bottom of the vessel by the buoyancy of the casing while being moved up and down by hand.
Patent GB-189921142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Siphon Apparatus for Decanting Liquids from Bottles and the like.
Inventor: THIROUX HECTOR JOSEPH BONAVENT
Filed: 1899-10-23
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 21,142. Thiroux, H. J. B. Oct. 23. Tapping.-Conaiats of siphon and compressedair attachments for tapping. Fig. 1 shows a compressed-air attachment for a bottle. Air is forced in, by a collapsable ball E or otherwise, through the tube and cotton wool F which filters it, and liquid is discharged by the tube D. The head I carries a cork cutter H. In a modification, suitable for a carboy, the filter chamber and the air pump are arranged somewhat differently and the tube D is prolonged downwards to act as a siphon, and is provided with a cock at its lower end to control the flow of liquid. In another modification, Fig. 8, the siphon tube D is adjustable in packing J<2> to suit different sized vessels, and the entry of air into the vessel is controlled by a hollow screw V<2> having a hole 0. A washer I<2> makes joint when the screw V<2> is screwed home. A tube provided with a moutbpiece may be used instead of a pump.
Patent GB-189922753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Barrel Making Machines.
Inventor: ORAM JOHN SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 22,753. Oram, J. S. Nov. 14. W o o d c a s k s, making. The platens a, which carry t h e barrel rings and cutting- tools, slide on guides o, and are partially supported by pivoted levers r at the sides carrying rollers u which move on guides v, the rollers being located at about the centre of gravity of the platens &c. The levers r have flexible ends t provided with screws w by which the platens &c. may be adjusted or balanced. This arrangement facilitates the movement of the platens, which is effected by a hand-lever z. The frames e on which the platens are carried are adapted to be moved by hand-levers l on the base-plate f, the levers having projections m which engage in notches n in levers k pivoted to the frames e. By this arrangement the bands c, which actuate the cutters carried on pivoted arms d, can be tightened without altering the band, when operating on casks of different sizes.
Patent GB-189923650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Exchanging Postal Matter with Trains in Motion.
Inventor: WENSTROEM WILHELM
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,650. Wenstr÷m, W. Nov. 27. Mail-bag catchers and dischargers.-A sectional elevation of the apparatus is shown. A bar A is carried on the side of the railway van, and the post bag L is provided with two parallel sleeves R, R, the lower one of which fits over the bar A. A similar bar, carried on a post at the station, enters the upper sleeve R, as the train passes, and thus removes the post bag from the bar A. A spring buffer D, having hooks for engaging with the sleeve R, is provided on the bar A and also on the bar of the receiving-apparatus. A similar apparatus is employed for taking up mail bags.
Patent GB-189923698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or pertaining to the Disposition of Motors in Cycles or any other Vehicle or Machine where it is more Convenient for the Motor to be placed within the Driving Wheel of the said Vehicle or Machine than without.
Inventor: WELLER JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 23,698. Weller, J. Nov. 28. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the disposition and mounting of the motor in cycles or other self-propelled vehicles. As shown in Fig. 2, the motor g is situated within the wheel a and is fixed to the frame d' by means of bushes b on which the wheel hubs c are mounted on ball bearings. Within the bushes b runs the motor shaft, whence motion is transmitted to the wheel a through toothed pinions running on an axle f, fixed to the frame, and gearing on the one side with the motor shaft, and on the other with one of the wheel hubs, which is made internally toothed for the purpose.
Patent GB-190002103-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Window Fastener.
Inventor: HARRISON THOMAS
Filed: 1900-02-02
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 2103. Harrison, T. Feb. 2. Sash and like fastenings; window - shutter fastenings; catches, spring.-Relates to a spring- catch fastener for windows, applicable also for fastening doors, gates, and shutters. The blade spring e, mounted on the support a on the lower sash, has a hole or slot e<2> into which a pin f on the bracket c on the upper sash engages. The upper part i of the bracket c is bevelled, so that the spring is pushed aside when the sashes are closed and automatically engages the pin. To release the fastener, the spring is disengaged by pressing on the knob h. The projecting portion g of the bracket c prevents the spring from being displaced by a knife inserted between the meeting- rails. Fig. 6 shows a modification, in which two springs e and pins f are employed.
Patent GB-190006730-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Safety Valve for Gas Holder.
Inventor: THWAITE BENJAMIN HOWARTH
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6730. Thwaite, B. H. April 10. Actuating valves.-A gas holder containing gas from a blast furnace or elsewhere, which is used for gas engines, is fitted with a safety-valve, as shown in Fig. 1, which closes the outlet pipe from the gas holder when the holder is empty. A water-seal valve H is interposed between the outlet pipe D of the holder, and the supply pipe T for the engine. A chain R is attached to the spindle of the valve, and, after passing round fixed pulleys Q, M, it passes over a pulley L secured to the roof C of the holder, and its free end is secured to a weight S. When the holder rises sufficiently to lift the weight, the valve is opened, and as the holder falls the weight is supported on a bracket Z and allows the valve to close. In a modification, a valve U, Fig. 2, is fitted to the roof C of the holder, so as to close the outlet pipe D, when the holder is empty. The valve spindle may be fitted with a water seal.
Patent GB-190011751-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of Producing Celluloid.
Inventor: ZUEHL ERNST
Filed: 1900-06-28
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 11,751. Z³hl, E. June 28. Celluloid and like compositions.-Camphor is replaced partly or entirely by alpha- or betanaphthyl acetate. This may be mixed with nitrocellulose rendered pulpy with acetone or other solvent, by use of warm rollers ; or the acetate may be melted and an equal quantity of nitrocellulose dissolved in it.
Patent GB-190021073-A (GB)
Filed: 1900-11-21
Granted: 1901-09-23
Abstract: 21,073. Raabe, F. V. M. Nov. 21. Lubricating fibres; processes.-Short bast fibres, noils, and flax waste are treated before carding with a binding-agent consisting of an emulsion prepared by agitating a vegetable oil or a mixture of vegetable oils, such as olive, rape, and castor oil, either alone or mixed with a small proportion of olein, with a solution of an alkali, or with a decoction of Irish or Iceland moss and an alkali.