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Patent GB-189804840-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for use in Clamping the Ball Head of a Cycle or other Vehicle, and the Adaptation of Part thereof for use as a Clamping Device for other purposes in connection with Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: AUSTIN HERBERT
Filed: 1898-02-28
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 4840. Austin, H. Feb. 28. Invalid carriages: brakes; steering.-Relates to improvements in ball heads and in means for securing the handle-bar stem and other parts of cycles and other vehicles. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to the ball head of a cycle or other vehicle, such as a Bath chair. The bearing-cup C, which fits upon the split end of the steering-socket A, is provided with a fillet c<1> which takes into a hole in the lower plate of the bridlepiece F. The adjusting-nut E for the bearing screws upon the end of the socket A, and is provided with a fillet e<1> which takes into a hole in the upper plate of the bridle-piece F. A collar D, which encircles the socket between the plates of the bridle-piece, is provided with a screwed shank d which passes through a hole in the end plate of the bridle-piece, and is engaged by a nut d'. After the bearing has been adjusted by means of the nut E, the nut d' may be tightened up, thereby clamping the socket A to the handle-bar stem B, and securing the cup C and nut E. In place of the bridle-piece F, a bridge-piece may be used and a set-screw may replace the shank d and nut d'. The clamp portion of the device is also described as applied to the telescopic parts of a brake rod.
Patent GB-189810677-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Moistening Stamps, Labels, and the like.
Inventor: KARGES JULIUS JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 10,677. Karges, J. J. May 10. Damping and affixing labels and the like.-A block D, with a layer of resilient material E and covered with waterproof material F, is supported in a box C containing water. A strip of absorbent cloth G lies over the block and dips in the water. A second absorbent strip I, wrapped round a waterproof piece H, lies on the top, and supplies moisture to the label when the latter is pressed upon it. If more moisture is required, the cloth strip G only is used with a strip of absorbent material beneath it. If less, the piece H is made of metal corrugated or perforated and curved upwards in the centre. The device serves also as a finger-damper.
Patent GB-189813826-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bakers' Oven.
Inventor: BAUBER ADOLPH
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 13,826. Rauber, A. June 21. Ovens.-Fig. 1 shows a section of one arrangement for distributing the heat. The crown of the furnace b is recessed at b<1>, b<2> in order to retain the hot gases. The oven chamber has an inclined baking-plate h fitted within a casing g. The top of the casing is inclined towards the front, and a plate g<1> is arranged below the baking-plate to deflect the heat forward. Around the casing g is a jacket i, also inclined towards the front, and the flues a' from the fire to the chimney are highest near the charging-door e. A zig-zag plate k may be fitted, as shown, to aid in retaining heat. In a modified construction, the plate h is mounted on rollers, so that it may be run out of the oven chamber. The plate h may be perforated at h<1> for the passage of hot gases.
Patent GB-189816282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bonds or Connections for the Rails of Electric Railways.
Inventor: WEBER GEORGE ADAM
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 16,282. Weber, G. A. July 26. Rail bonds A are made with a thickened portion a, preferably integral with the ends, and this part is placed at the junction of the rails B of an electric railway. The joint is shown in horizontal section as made in an angle chair with fishplates and wood packing.
Patent GB-189817733-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manholes, Inspection Chambers, and System of Drainage.
Inventor: KNIGHT JOHN
Filed: 1898-08-17
Granted: 1898-12-31
Abstract: 17,733. Knight, J. Aug. 17. Manholes and inspection openings; ventilating.- These are built of slabs of artificial stone, which are numbered to facilitate fitting together. The chamber is divided into two compartments, an upper and a lower, by a cover B. The surface drainage passes into the lower compartment through a gully F, the silt being arrested in a separate receiver G. The waste from baths, sinks, &c. passes into the compartment through a similar gully. The soil-pipe D and the ventilating-pipe N<1> enter the compartment directly. The bottom of the chamber is formed of a block with a middle open channel and lateral branches. In a modification for deep draining, the lower chamber is made with a metal domed roof and communicates with the surface by a shaft built up of artificial-stone slabs. Other slight modifications are shown.
Patent GB-189818000-A (GB)
Title: Improved Folding Support or Stand with Attachments for Bicycles.
Inventor: WATTS JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1898-08-22
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 18,000. Watts, J. R. Aug. 22. Supports for bicycles. Two legs A, B are pivoted to a clip C, attached to the bottom tube of the frame, or to lugs formed upon the bottom tube. The ends of the legs are pointed or shaped so as to firmly engage the ground as shown in Fig. 3. When not in use, the legs may be folded together and clipped to the bottom frame tube by means of a clip D fixed to the leg B. The ends of the clip may be provided with rollers E covered with rubber &c.
Patent GB-189823312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Continuous Wire Drawing Machinery and Apparatus for Threading a Series of Dies upon the Wire for such Machine.
Inventor: BALDWIN CHAUNCEY CLARK
Filed: 1898-11-05
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 23,312. Baldwin, C. C. Nov. 5. Drawing.-Wire is drawn successively through a number of rotating dies i, Fig. 1, between which are arranged rotating drums E, the surface speed of which is slightly greater than the feed of the wire through the succeeding smaller die. The wire is coiled two or three turns round each drum, and is thus supplied freely to each die. The machine is arranged in duplicate on a bed A, cast in two parts with water troughs, bearing seatings, &c., the two sets of dies being independently rotated from side shafts, and all the drums being driven from a central shaft D. The winding-drums J, Fig. 12, have removable three-pronged lifters J<1>, which can be removed with the coil, and others substituted, without interrupting the drawing operations. The die-holders I, Fig. 7, are each formed in one with a pinion by which it is driven from one of the side shafts. The holder is mounted with a ball race in a bearing h, and is slotted as shown in Fig. 6, so that, after threading the dies i on the wire, and forming a few coils between each couple, the whole may be placed in position. The dies are threaded by a machine shown in Fig. 14, in which a drum W<3>, with grippers w<3>, is rotated from a clutch shaft w<1>. The wire is pointed, passed through a die, and held by the grippers. The die is held by a piece W<2>, Fig. 17, which can slide laterally on a bar W<1>. The wire is drawn through the die and coiled on the drum, till the wire is sufficiently drawn to receive the remaining dies, which are threaded on at suitable intervals. Either set of dies and winding-dram may be independently used. The drums E has hardened steel rings or sleeves, which may be replaced when the surfaces wear.
Patent GB-189824966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Hubs of Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: MACCULLOCH ROBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-11-26
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 24,966. Macculloch, R. W., and Gash, F. Nov. 26. Pneumatic wheels; spring wheels; hubs.-The hub C of the wheel, shown in section in Fig. 1, is rectangular in cross-section so as to engage with the inner surface of a pneumatic or other elastic cushion E placed between the hub C and a ring A. This ring is connected to the rim by spokes B, and is provided with side plates J, which fit between ball bearings L, secured by arms K to the screwed ends of the hub C.
Patent GB-189900530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compound and other Multiple-expansion Engines.
Inventor: CROCKFORD ALFRED HENRY
Filed: 1899-01-09
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 530. Crockford, A. H. Jan. 9. Compound and multiple-expansion engines; balancing moving parts.-Fig. 2 shows a vertical section of a form of balanced compound engine in which two cylinders only are employed. The crank shaft extends between the joined ends df the high and low pressure cylinders. Crossheads r. fixed upon the piston-rods are cotfpted by rdturn connecting-rods g to the two cranks hand j. Each cylinder K provided with an oscillating distributing-valve k, both valves being operated simultaneously by a single eccentric as shown in Fig. 5. By means of the cocks q and t the engine can be used as a compound engine or as a two-cylinder high-pressure engine, or the high-pressure cylinder may be rendered inoperative, the other cylinder working alone. The plugs of the two control cocks q and t are preferably adapted to be turned by means of a hand-lever v. The' cylinders are shown supported by the crank shaft, and may be provided with means for rocking them about the shaft and so facilitating starting. A tripleexpansion engine is shown in Fig. 7, the two low-pressure cylinders being end to end about the crank shaft. One or two of the cylinders may be rendered inoperative by means of certain control cocks. A modified form of triple-expansion engine, in which the two cranks rotate within the low-pressure cylinders, is illustrated in the Specification, as also another modification in which the two high-pressure cylinders are joined end to end and open into one another with the pistons working in opposite directions. Reference is made to Specification No. 19,120, A.D. 1896.
Patent GB-189907733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dividing Apparatus for Carding Engines.
Filed: 1899-04-12
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 7733. Koenig, C., and Soc. Anon. Celestin Martin. April 12. Carding-engines.-The fleece from the doffer is divided into slivers by means of two grooved rollers D', D', provided with leather or other suitable collars, curved steel strips A', A', which cross one another as shown, being arranged between the collars on one roller and against the surfaces of the other. B<1>, B<2> are brushes for keeping the rollers clean, and E', E<2> are rollers for pressing the strips against the collars.
Patent GB-189909463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filter Presses.
Inventor: WARNER WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 9463. Warner, W. May 5. Filter-presses.-Fig. 1 shows a plan. The press is closed by a hydraulic ram f, and is opened by a small piston j connected to the ram f. The press is held closed by distance-pieces m tightened up by screws or by cams. n are screws for withdrawing the distance-pieces if they stick.
Patent GB-189910367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney Pots, Cowls, and the like for Preventing Down-draughts.
Inventor: GRINHAFF JOHN
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 10,367. Grinhaff, J. May 17. Chimney top s.- The slightly-tapering uptake A is surmounted by a cap B set on brackets C which leave exit spaces D.
Patent GB-189912500-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or applicable to Piston Valves.
Inventor: BUCKLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 12,500. Buckley, W. June 15. V a l v e s, distributing.-Relates to piston valves for steam, air, and other motive-fluid engines, and consists in the application to such piston valves of a relief valve (or valves) adapted, when the pressure in the cylinder exceeds the boiler pressure, to open a communication through the piston valve, serving to allow the excess pressure either to escape back into the boiler or steam chamber or to escape into the exhaust receiver. Fig. 1 shows one form of the invention. Between the packing-rings d, d are the openings of passages f, which are normally kept closed by a spring- closed disc valve surrounding the boss of the valve-head. Any fluid which passes the valve j escapes by the openings h. In other forms, a double-beat valve, or a valve at the end of the valve-head, or a radially-acting valve composed of a segmental ring is employed ; and the steam or exhaust pressure may be made use of to assist the closing-spring.
Patent GB-189918196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shaft Couplings.
Inventor: BIRTLER ADOLF
Filed: 1899-09-08
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 18,196. Birtler, A. Sept. 8. Clutches.-Relates to a combined friction and positive clutch. The driven shaft carries a drum c<1>, w in which are guided four arms h provided with friction segments g adapted to engage with the drum c upon the driving-shaft. The inner ends of the arms are forked to fit over wing; on the sleeve d. and have rollers engaging in inclined slots in the wings, so that the friction segments are pressed against the drum c when the sleeve is forced endways by a hand-wheel and screw acting upon a lever coupled to the ring x. The positive drive is effected by arms p, also guided in the drum c', which arc projected into a groove r, provided with stops, in the drum c by the engagement of rollers on their inner ends with inclined slots in wings upon a sleeve l worked by a hand-lever. The slots on the sleeve l are inclined at a greater angle than those on the sleeve d.
Patent GB-189922441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Making Leather Board, Cardboard, and like Boxes.
Inventor: JACKSON WILLIAM LENNARD
Filed: 1899-11-10
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 22,441. Jackson, W. L. Nov. 10. Embossing. - Leatherboard, cardboard, and like blanks for boxes are cut and creased or bent as indicated, by the cutters and creasers shown in full and dotted lines in Fig. 12, by the apparatus shown in Fig. 2. The tables 1, which carry the blanks under the cutters &c., are connected together at each side by chains 2, which engage in eyes 20 of the cross-bars 4. There are two cross-bars for each table, and the rear cross-bars of the adjacent tables, and similarly the front cross-bars, are connected by the chains. By means of this arrangement, the tables, which through the loose shoes or buttons 5 on the cross-bars move in upper and lower slots or guides 7, 7<a> in the frame, always maintain a horizontal position, the rear and front cross-bars of each table descending and ascending by different curved slots at the ends of the horizontal slots, and suitable switches being provided. Each table is in sections which may be adjusted for blanks of different sizes, and each table is preferably in two parts, provided with centre blocks 36, 37 adapted to receive blanks for the box proper and the lid respectively. The cutters 49, 50, which are V-shaped, are mounted on a reciprocating frame 38, and may be adjusted to suit the blank. The benders or creasers 65, 66 which are also adjustably mounted, are carried on a central reciprocating block 72. The cutters and creasers are operated from a crank shaft 43, aud it is so arranged that the cutters operate before the creasers. The box and lid blanks are operated upon simultaneously and similarly. Automatically-actuated stops serve to arrest the tables in position under the cutters &c. A gauge consisting of a pointer moving over a graduated bar may be used to facilitate the adjustment of the tables &c. A suitable counting-apparatus may be used. The Provisional Specification describes a counting-apparatus consisting of a dial with a pointer which is actuated by a spring wound round a spindle, and which is twisted by the action of a pawl and ratchet or clockwork mechanism driven from a moving part of the machine, and checked by a pawl and ratchet arrangement. When a certain number is reached a bell may be rung.
Patent GB-189924659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hot Coke Conveyors.
Inventor: GRAHAM MAURICE
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 24,659. Graham, M. Dec. 12. Conveyers.-For the conveyance of hot coke in gas works, the trough, of which Fig. 1 shows a section, is built up of side plates A, bolted to a bottom plate B, upon which roller paths C are formed. T-section scrapers H are fixed between two double chains D, provided at intervals with rollers F.
Patent GB-190002482-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Inking Devices of Stencilling Apparatus.
Inventor: FRY EDWARD JAMES
Filed: 1900-02-07
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 2482. Fry, E. J. Feb. 7. Stencilling-apparatus.-An inking-apparatus for supplying ink to brushes used in the process of stencilling upon barrels, packing-cases, sacks, and the like comprises a sponge or sponges b, and a distributing-brush d, fitted within a metal or other box a, which is placed in a wooden or other box m, having a lid n. The sponge or sponges are enclosed within one or more layers of felt, flannel, or other material c. The brush and sponges may be held in position by clips, or other suitable means. A partition p may be placed between the sponges and brush d. The stencilling-brush o may be supported by clips l, fitted to the box. When in use, the stencilling-brush is pressed against the sponge or sponges, and then brushed over the distributing-brush d.
Patent GB-190007529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Washing Machines.
Inventor: PERTHOLD ANDREW
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 7529. Perthold, A. April 24. Cleaning bottles.-Fig. 1 shows a front view of the machine. The frame E is reciprocated on the pillars B by means of the crank l and connecting- rod f. Spiral springs g are employed to render the movement smooth. The bottles are carried in holders H, with their necks in shot receptacles u, which are provided with water jets, supplied through the hose d<1>, pipe d<2>, branches d<3>, swing joints d<4>, and pipes f<1>. The tops s<2> of the holders H can be slipped up or down in the side plates s by means of a hand-lever and cam. The holders H are pivoted in brackets p secured to the rods a, and may be rotated by means of hand-wheels ; spring-held latches are employed to prevent accidental rotation. By means of an eccentric and oscillating lever, a clutch on the driving-shaft i is automatically disconnected, and the machine stopped after a certain number of reciprocations of the frame E.
Patent GB-190007769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Handle Bars, Handles, and Saddle Supports for Cycles and Similar Vehicles.
Inventor: RUMBARGER VICTOR ENOCH
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 7769. Rumbarger, V. E. April 26. Handle-bars; handles; saddle supp o r t s. - Relates to means for adjusting the handle-bars, handles, and saddle supports, and to antivibration arrangements for bicycles &c. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section of a handle-bar stem &c. The handle-bar 10 is mounted in bearings 12, carried by a casing forming the upper part of the stem, and has fixed to it a toothed wheel or segment 13 gearing with a toothed pawl 16, which is kept in engagement by means of a spring 23 acting through a loose piece 18. A cam surface 19 on the piece 18 acts on the pawl, and a second cam surface serves to disengage the pawl to allow adjustment of the handles when the piece 18 is moved by a finger-piece 17 pivoted on an arm projecting through the casing. The casing is made with a detachable side plate &c., to allow the assembling of the parts. The pawl 16 may be mounted on a fixed pivot, or, as shown, may bear on a crosshead on a plunger 32, which is supported by a spring 33 so as to form an anti-vibration arrangement. The spring 33 is supported at its middle by an adjustable collar 34 carried by a sleeve resting on a plug 37 screwed into the stem. The lower part of the spring is more closely wound than its upper part, and the end is turned inwards so as to receive the lower end of the rod 32 when it is considerably depressed. A screwed rod 39, passing through the plug 37, serves to limit the movement of the rod 32 &c. The stem is provided with a series of slots 60, and is adjustably clamped in the steering-post by an expander 61 operated by a screw 63. This expander is enlarged below, and takes a bearing on both sides of the stem, so that, when it is tilted by tightening up the screw 63, it expands the stem in the steering-post. Fig. 7 shows a similar arrangement applied to the handles. The end of the handle-bar 10 is slotted, and the expander 67 enclosed in it is operated by a screw 68. The handles 11 are formed with an indurated core. A clamping-device for the saddle pillar is constructed on the same principle, but, to give greater power, the expander 73, Fig. 13, has pivoted to it arms 75 carrying curved bearing- pieces 72. Projections 76 on the pillar engage the pieces 72.
Patent GB-190009053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Marbled Paper.
Inventor: WITTSTOCK FRITZ
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-05-16
Abstract: 9053. Wittstock, F. May 16. Paper, marbling and ornamenting. - For the manufacture of marbled or mosaic paper, a marble plate or other object is photographed, using a fine network in front of the sensitive plate, and is reproduced in one or more colours on paper or the like by ordinary means.
Patent GB-190009767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coupling or Connecting Electric Conductors, Cables, and the like.
Inventor: MCTIGHE THOMAS JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-05-28
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 9767. McTighe, T. J. May 28. Couplings for wire ropes. A sleeve of soft metal is slipped over the ends of the wires or cables to be connected and subjected to considerable pressure. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show one arrangement for connecting wires. A sleeve C is slipped over the ends of the wires A, B, and compressed between dies D, preferably by means of a hydraulic jack. Fig. 3 shows the joint of the compression. To produce a joint capable of resisting considerable tension, the sleeve C is formed with ridges e, Fig. 5, which indent the wire when compressed, as shown in Fig. 6. Figs. 17 and 19 show another joint. The wires A, B are formed or provided with heads c, d, and the sleeve E is compressed on. The sleeves are preferably thickened at the top and bottom.
Patent GB-190011144-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device or Attachment for Supporting Small-arms on Cycles
Inventor: THORN OLIVER
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1901-03-25
Abstract: 11,144. Thorn, O. June 19. Clips; luggage-carriers.-Relates to clips for supporting and attaching small-arms and other articles, such as spades, entrenching-tools, and golf sticks, on cycles. The clip a, Fig. 1, of sheet metal or leather, covered or lined as desired, is secured to the' head of the machine by means of the screw bolt b and wing nut b<1>, and carries the U-shaped rifle clip d by the pieces g, or by rivets, or other rigid securing- means. The strap e is fixed by the spring fastener f, or by a buckle or otherwise. The clips a and d may be cast or formed in one piece. The piece d has the bottom d<1> inclined, and may be formed from a curved flat strip. The butt end of the rifle is supported in a suitable shoe, or in other suitable manner.
Patent GB-190023120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for use in Producing Photographs Without a Dark Room
Inventor: FARMER HOWARD
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 23,120. Farmer, H. Dec. 18. Change-boxes; developing.-Relates to a method of changing plates and films in a camera, and after exposure dropping them into a developing- dish, if necessary. The plates are supplied by the dealer packed d in an envelope or casing A, with a light-tight lid B made so as to be easily removable. This casing is introduced into the change-box C through a sliding door C2. By means of a flexible bag E, a plate is removed from the casing and placed in grooves f for exposure. After exposure, the plate may be replaced in the casing, or it may be placed in grooves over an opening h, through which it falls into the developing-dish G, when the door closing the slit is opened. A lifter D is used to raise the plate after exposure. The developing-dish G is placed in a casing, to exclude daylight. The developing-solution may be coloured with a non-actinic dye, to permit of the plate being examined during development.