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Patent GB-189725586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signal-bells.
Inventor: KUEHRT OSKAR ALBERT HEINRICH
Filed: 1897-11-04
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 25,586. K³hrt, O. A. H. Nov. 4. Table and velocipede bells.-In the table bell shown in Fig. 1, the gongs s, s<1> have projections n, n<1>, the upper gong being mounted on pivots a, a<1>, and the lower one being supported on a spring f and capable of vertical movement on the block k. By rotating the upper gong by a handle h, the projections strike one another and sound the bell without the use of clappers, the lower gong being depressed to permit the projections to wipe past one another. For a velocipede bell, the gongs may be formed for one slightly to overlap the other, the projections being formed on adjacent surfaces. The revoluble gong may have an outer rim by which it may be rotated by bringing the rim into contact with a moving wheel of the machine. In the single gong form shown in Fig. 5, the lower projection is mounted on a spring n<2>.
Patent GB-189726749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Converting a Tricycle with One Seat into a Quadricycle with Two Seats.
Inventor: CHENARD ERNEST CHARLES MARIE
Filed: 1897-11-16
Granted: 1898-11-16
Abstract: 26,749. Chenard, E. C. M. Nov. 16. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a device for enabling a tricycle, say a motor tricycle with one seat, to be quickly converted into a quadricycle with two seats. Figs. 1 and 2 show a quadricycle formed from a tricycle. Longitudinal members a, b, a, b are attached to projections on the rear frame of the tricycle, and support a seat c arranged above the steering-wheels r<1>, r<1>. This fore-carriage is secured by a clamp d to the steering-socket of the tricycle, and is supported on an axle e, lateral suspension springs f, f being interposed. The steering-mechanism is of the ' Olympia' type, and is operated from the steering-fork g by means of a lever h connected by a rod i to the connected levers k, k, which are pivoted to the ends of the axle e and carry the wheels r<1>, r<1>. A wire link may be used to prevent inadvertent turning of the lever h. The axle e may be cranked, or it may be dispensed with and the levers k, k attached to springs f, f. To reconvert the quadricycle into a tricycle, it is necessary to detach the fore-carriage &c. and reinsert the steering-wheel of the tricycle.
Patent GB-189730192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pads or Books suitable for making Duplicate Entries.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1897-12-21
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 30,192. Haddan, R., [Hano, P.]. Dec. 21. Sales or counter-check books.-A book or pad for use in making duplicate entries of sales and the like is shown in longitudinal section in Fig. 3. A pad, consisting of a set of folded leaves 5, 6, is laid upon a board 4, secured to the cover 1. The folded edges of the sheets are gripped between the board 4 and a lip 17 projecting from a rectangular frame 12, which is movably connected to the board 4 by links. Within the frame 12 is mounted a rectangular sliding frame 19 for carrying the carbon sheet; this frame is provided with a hinged frame 23 adapted to be pressed upon the sheet 24 of carbon paper when this has been laid upon the frame 19. A swinging wire 13 is jointed to the frame 12, and connects the latter to the board 4. A hard or metallic plate may be jointed to the frame 12, to serve as a firm support for the sheet to be written upon.
Patent GB-189802963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Escapes and Apparatus relating thereto.
Inventor: WORTH WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1898-02-05
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 2963. Worth, W. J. Feb. 5. Fire-escapes.- Relates chiefly to automatic stops on telescopic ladders used in fire-escapes. In one arrangement, Fig. 2, the rope I which extends the ladder passes over pulleys at the ends of the sections A', A<2>, A, A' of the ladder, and is connected to the bell-crank stops c', c<2>, c<3> in such a way that, when the free end of the rope I is pulled by a windlass or otherwise, the stops are disconnected from the rungs B<1>, B<2>, B<3>, B<4> on which they act. When the strain on the rope is relaxed, the stops again automatically engage with the rungs, under the action of spiral springs F<1>, F<2>, F<3>. The different sections of the ladder can thus be extended or retracted, and held by the stops in the same position. A modification is described in which the stops are actuated by a short branch rope.
Patent GB-189810831-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boots, Shoes,and Slippers.
Inventor: HOWARD ALFRED JAMES
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 10,831. Howard, A. J. May 12. Ventilating.-The uppers are perforated at one or both sides to allow of ventilation.
Patent GB-189817169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for the Manufacture of Yarns from Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1898-08-09
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 17,169. Johnson, J. Y., [Drury, W. H.]. Aug. 9. Combined carding and spinning machines.-Improvements on the invention described in the Specifi. cation No. 29,072, A.D. 1897. The drawing-rollers are dispensed with. A free stretch of about eighteen inches is allowed between the point where the yarn b<1> leaves the condensing-mechanism and the winding-on bobbins, which also serve as the drawing-mechanism. The doffer rings may be made very narrow. Ordinary ring doffers are employed, the spaces between the rings being filled up with suitable packing-material. The twist rolls, acting in conjunction with the doffer rings, and the doffing-combs may also be dispensed with. In Fig. 4 the strands are passed through guideapertures W, rolled up by the condensing-straps T alone, and drawn by the winding-on rolls m. Each strap passes over a smooth block V at the part where it operates on the strand. Means are provided for adjusting the position and regulating the speed of the different parts of the mechanism.
Patent GB-189821288-A (GB)
Title: Improved Water Softening and Purifying Apparatus.
Inventor: WRIGHT WARWICK JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-10-10
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 21,288. Wright, W. J. Oct. 10. Water, purifying and softening.-Apparatus for this purpose consists of a tank a divided into a settling and a mixing chamber, a lime vessel b, and a soda tank containing strong and dilute solutions. Above the mixing-chamber is pivoted a trough o formed with a central rib so as to be oscillated by the water passing from the supply tank h to the mixing-chamber. At the top of the lime vessel is a perforated tank containing lime and communicating with a central pipe q through which the water supplied to the lime has to pass before rising in the lime vessel. The agitator s and a pump for supplying solution from the soda tank to the mixing-chamber are operated by the trough o. Settling.-The settling-chamber is fitted with inclined plates e connected to opposite sides alternately. Near the lower ends of each pair of plates e are outlets w<1> connected to a single pipe w, which is fitted, between the openings, with float valves to prevent water passing from one opening to another above it.
Patent GB-189822921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Fancy Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: WILDING JAMES
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 22,921. Wilding, J. Nov. 1. Fabrics in folds.- Fabrics are woven with imitation pleats, folds, or tucks b, in combination or alternation with leno, openwork, cords, sateens, or other fancy weaving c, in addition to or instead of the plain or tabby weaving a usually employed in imitation pleated goods.
Patent GB-189823783-A (GB)
Title: Improved New Game and Poultry Coop.
Inventor: HARROWELL ALFRED
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 23,783. Harrowell, A. Nov. 11 Poultry coops. - Relates to coops for poultry and game. Fig. 3 shows a sectional plan. The coop is divided into two compartments by a partition having spaces for the birds to run through. The compartment for the hen is fitted with a sliding bottom C, and a food and water trough D is arranged in the compartment for the chickens. The front of the coop is formed partly of slats, the openings between which may be closed when desired by a shutter. An opening, closed by a sliding door, is formed in the end leading into the compartment for the hen. A perch may be arranged in the coop when required.
Patent GB-189902324-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leather Shaving Machines.
Inventor: HALEY SAM
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2324. Haley, S. Feb. 2. Hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.- Relates to machines employing rotary helical cutters for shaving, whitening, or buffing leather or skins. The leather is passed over a roller d, which can be approached to the cutter by depressing the treadle g. The invention consists in the provision of a fan which supplies a current of air through the trunk o. The air current is directed against the lower side ot the cutter, and serves to neutralize the partial vacuum produced thereby, which otherwise tends to draw the skin round the cutter.
Patent GB-189903172-A (GB)
Title: A Casing for Enclosing the Working Parts of Safety Valves.
Inventor: JACKSON EDMUND
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 3172. Jackson, E. Feb. 13. Safety-valves. - Spring-loaded safety-valves are protected from injury by enclosing the working parts in a locked casing. As applied to a locomotive or land boiler, two semi-cylindrical casings a, Fig. 1, are hinged together at b and connected by an eye-bolt d through which a padlock is passed. The upper and lower ends of the casings fit round projections formed on the valve-seating j and thrust piece h. The valve m can be lifted and rotated by means of a lever w pivoted on the valve seating and engaging with pins on the valve. Steam escape holes are formed at the top of the casings. A similar form of casing may be fitted to a marine boiler safety-valve, and the valve m<1>, Fig. 5, may have teeth 10 formed on its circumference so that it can be rotated by means of a pinion, not shown. The lifting-lever w may be secured by means of a thumb-screw 5, as shown.
Patent GB-189905104-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcement of Electrical Waves and Avoidance of Loss by Straying, Reflection, and the like, by means of a Condenser.
Inventor: BRAUN FERDINAND
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1900-03-08
Abstract: 5104. Braun, F. March 8. Wireless telegraphy; condensers.-In order to avoid loss of energy in wireless telegraphy, a number of condensers c<1>, c<2>, c<3> are employed, each having a separate air-gap a<1>, a<2>, a'. The condensers are charged by an induction coil or other means and connected to the usual vertical wire. The condensers are as nearly spherical as possible, and may be formed by embedding the inner plate c in the earth as shown in Fig. 4, a being the spark-gap. In the modified arrangement shown in Fig. 3, induction coils 1, 2, 3 are arranged between each condenser.
Patent GB-189906367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Fastening Doors of Safes and Strong Rooms.
Inventor: PRICE ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 6367. Price, A. E., and Gough, R. March 24. Safes and strongrooms.-Relates to improvements in the bolting-mechanism described in Specification No. 21,599, A.D. 1896. Bars B<1> with dovetailed heads B are fixed to the back of the door A. When the door is closed, the heads B engage dovetailed recesses in the flange c of the frame portion C, and prevent the side of the safe from being forced outwards. A vertically-sliding bolt plate D, mounted on pins f at the back of the frame portion C, is provided with recesses c' corresponding to the recesses in which the heads B engage, and with strengthening-pieces D<1> which enter slots e in the heads B so as to bolt the door when the plate D is raised as shown in Fig. 2. The plate D may be operated by a handle G acting through a toothed sector E and a rack F. The bolt D is locked by a suitable lock H, the bolt h of which enters a staple formed by an angle plate i, and may be bevelled so as to latch itself. The plate D is preferably mounted sufficiently freely to allow it to fall by its own weight when unlocked.
Patent GB-189909141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Joining the Ends of Power and Analogous Belts.
Inventor: EATON ANDREW LINCOLN
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 9141. Eaton, A. L. May 1. Belt and band fastenings.-A plate of thin metal B has rivet-holes symmetrically arranged on each side of the centre line, which is indicated by projections B'. Except at one point b<1>, the metal around the holes is pressed outwards into bosses B<3>, which are connected in pairs by ribs B<4>.
Patent GB-189910231-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Music Stools, Chairs, and Seats.
Inventor: BROOKS HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1900-05-15
Abstract: 10,231. Brooks, H. May 15. Stools ; chairs.-Relates to means for adjusting the height and slope of the seats of music stools and chairs. On upward prolongations of the legs are arranged pairs of ratchets A and racks B. On the four corners of the seat are arranged projecting pins C which are made to engage the teeth of the ratchets or racks. The Provisional Specification states that pins on the racks may engage holes in plates on the seat to keep the seat in place.
Patent GB-190004886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Seats or Chairs for Use on Tramcars, Char-a-bancs, and also for Garden Seats, Deck Seats, and other Outdoor Seats.
Inventor: NUTTER SAMUEL CRAVEN
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 4886. Nutter, S. C. March 15. Seats.-Relates to means for preventing the collection of water on char-a-banc and other outdoor seats. The members A of the seat frame A, B, which is stayed by battens C, are grooved to receive the ends of bamboo or cane rods F, round which are coiled lengths H of wire, the ends being made fast to the sections B. The ends of the rods F are secured by screw-down plates A<1> or by wire stapling. In a modification, the rods F may be arranged across the seat.
Patent GB-190013293-A (GB)
Inventor: NEW JOHN EPHRAIM
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 13,293. New, J. E. July 24. Signals on engines etc.; contacts, mechanical.-A wooden or other open framework B, F is fixed to two supporting-posts A, preferably in the six-foot way. A spindle E, mounted in the upper bars F of the frame, has fixed to it a pulley wheel C and two arms D, the latter carrying a roller G at their lower ends. A rope, strap, or belt H, one or both ends of which may consist of spring wire to permit expansion &c., is fixed at the end U to the arms D, then carried round a movable pulley K, under the roller G, and fixed at its other end to a fixed pulley K<1>. On the engine &c., a lever P, provided with a roller Q and weighted at its other end R, is fixed to a shaft Z, which has arms S adapted to operate a bell and the engine whistle &c. The arms D are operated by a rope connection J &c. from the signal box, and normally lie so that the roller G is not in contact with the belt H. To give a 'danger' signal, the arms are moved into the position shown in Fig. 1, so as to depress the belt H to its extreme limit. In this position, the belt engages the roller Q of the lever P on a passing engine, causing the bell to be rung and the whistle to be sounded. For a 'line clear' signal, the arms are moved to an intermediate position, in which the belt causes the bell to be rung without opening the whistle. A spring engaging one of the arms S may be employed to aid in returning the lever P to the normal position. The apparatus may also be arranged to give a signal in the guard's van, preferably by a bell and as a 'danger' signal only. The track apparatus may be protected by a canopy &c. T.
Patent GB-190016623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Glass Blowing Machines.
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 16,623. Automatic Glass Blowing Patents Syndicate, [Bock, W. E.]. Sept. 18. Blowing.-A motor 23 driving the shafts 71 and 68 is mounted on a bracket 52 extending from a tubular bracket 49, which is adjustable relatively to the tubular standard 6 by means of a handwheel 62. Slightly-compressed air is supplied from a storage chamber 7 to the standard 6 and tube 49. The tabe 49 terminates in a head 63 forming a bearing for the shaft 13, which serves to rotate the blow-heads and moulds in a circular path, so that they may be used in turn. The shaft 13 receives its motion from the worm-wheel 66 and worm 67. The blow-heads 88 are supported in bearings in a spider-frame 81 secured to the shaft 13. Surrounding the shaft 13 is a sleeve 89, Fig. 2, rigidly secured to the head 63, and serving to support cam rings 103, 105, and a circular rack 92. Pinions 85 carried by the blow-heads engage with the rack 92 and effect the axial rotation of the blow-heads and blowpipes as the shaft 13 rotates. The cam 105 serves to lift the blow-heads in turn for the removal of the blowpipes, and the cam 103 actuates valves 97 admitting air from the chamber 82 to the blow-heads. The chamber 82 is connected by channels 75, 73, 74 with the tube 49. The base of the machine is provided with a cooling-tank 4 and a circular track 5 which extends down into the tank. The two-part moulds 15 are hinged on pins carried by plates 24 hinged at 25 to a sleeve 12 rotating with, and splined to, the shaft 13. The plates 24 carry rollers 26 running on the track 5. Each plate 24 bears a cylinder 35, the piston-rod of which is connected by a crosshead and links with the mould sections, so as to effect the opening and closing of the mould. The supply of compressed air from the chambers 8-20 to the cylinders 35 is controlled by gravity drop valves 41 actuated by a cam-track 11.
Patent GB-190017315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Latch and other Locks.
Inventor: PARKES SAMUEL ROWLAND
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 17,315. Parkes, S. R., and Appleby, W. H. Sept. 29. Locks, key; latches.- Relates to the arrangement of the spring or springs in a latch or other lock. Each spring S is formed of a piece of steel of uniform thickness and shaped as shown. The bent portion of the springs take against a corner piece or pieces K, and one end bears against the projection b<1> on the bolt B, while the other end bears against a stop piece l<2>. The sides and one end of the casing are formed in one piece, and the piece K forms the other end. In a modified form, the spring, or springs, are formed with an additional bend, which is engaged by a round, half-round, or other suitably-shaped block in place of the piece K.
Patent GB-190017679-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Beer Filters with Horizontal Filtering Parts.
Inventor: GOLDMAN MAX
Filed: 1900-10-05
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 17,679. Goldman, M. Oct. 5. Filters of similar filtering-units; supplying liquid; gases, separating. - Relates to beer filters, and one of the objects is to prevent free carbonic acid from being carried into the filtering-material. For this purpose a spreader plate f is arranged centrally over the filter elements, and produces a violent agitation of the liquid which causes carbonic acid to separate and rise towards the inlet k, where it is again dissolved in the incoming beer. The spreader f, and the filter elements, each consisting of the plate d and filtering- medium carried between perforated plates c, are all held together by a bolt g running through the outlet channel. The filtering-elements are placed' in position or removed by an instrument comprising hooks p, Fig. 2, which are pressed into engagement with a plate by depressing a disc q. The filtering-medium is charged into the plate by a press, Fig. 4, fitted with a pivoted table u, which may be either placed under the presser-plate s or swung clear thereof.
Patent GB-190101491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Oxides of Metals or Metalloids, or Compounds of same; and Products Obtained therefrom.
Inventor: SUDRE CHARLES GABRIEL
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 1491. Sudre, C. G., and Thierry, C. V. Jan. 22. Drawings to Specification. Carboys; flasks.-Pure vitreous, amorphous, and homogeneous products for various purposes, including silica for chemical vessels, carboys, flasks, &c., are obtained from natural or artificial oxides, or mixtures or compounds of oxides, with fusing- points not less than that of pure alumina, by fusion in a vacuum or inert atmosphere under radiant heat of an electric furnace with one or more arcs, and out of contact with the electrodes. After fusion, solidification is effected by sudden cooling, as with cast iron or steel, and the cooled mass may be reheated, as with glass or malleable cast iron. The fused matters may be cast, rolled, stamped, forged, welded, blown, or drawn. Articles produced from these are almost insensible to temperatures below the fusing-point of iron, and some of them acquire transparent and reflecting properties.
Patent GB-190101501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fuses for Projectiles.
Inventor: WILDING JAMES ARMSTRONG
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 1501. Wilding, J. A. Jan. 22. Fuzes for projectiles.-Relates to means for locking the time ring B in set position, and consists in providing a clamping - cap F, which is screwed upon the stem C of the body A, while its outside is made with a finer screw and carries the collar E, which, when the cap F is rotated, is gradually brought down upon the collar or dome A', thus locking the ring B. The collar E is prevented from turning with the cap F, either by projections, which engage in slots in the stem C, or by a leaden washer, which induces friction between the collar E and ring A<2>.
Patent GB-190103518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances to be Employed in the Process of Bleaching.
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 3518. Taylor, F., Cooke, A., Montgomery, B. W. D., and Lishman Process Bleaching Co. Feb. 19. Bleaching.-Relates to bleaching and like vats, applicable for use when bleaching loose fibres and yarns, piece goods, and the like, and particularly when bleaching by the chlorine process or other processes where the reagents. can be re-ured in bleaching piece goods or cotton or linen yarns in the form of hanks. The apparatus comprises a series of vats A, B, C, across which are arranged a number of rods or rollers 2 for carrying hanks of yarn, or suitable winches or rollers for piece goods. The rollers 2 are driven by worm gearing 7, 8, which can be disengaged by lifting the bearings at one end by means of a chain 10 and lever 11. For the purpose of circulating the liquids, and changing, refreshing, and agitating the same, the vats are all connected to a discharge trough 13, running beneath them, by means of necks 14 fitted with pneumatic plug valves, as shown in Fig. 2. From this trough the liquids are pumped up into a delivery trough 15, furnished with pipes 16 fitted with pneumatic plug valves, whereby the iiquids may be directed into either of the tanks A, B, C. The trough 15 is fitted with gates or sluices 26, and the trough 10 has a waste opening closed by a sluice gate 30 carrying a pneumatic pad on its inner face.