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Patent GB-189715961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Combined Coasting and Brake Mechanism for Bicycles and like Vehicles.
Inventor: FARROW WILLARD MILTON
Filed: 1897-07-05
Granted: 1897-08-21
Abstract: 15,961. Farrow, W. M. July 5. Brakes; driving-mechanism; clutches; foot-rests.- Relates to coasting and brake mechanism for bicycles and like vehicles. A lever B, Fig. 2, is pivoted on a clamp b<1> fixed to the rear fork and has a hole in its head through which passes the driving-chain D. An arm e is pivoted so that the chain is free to move forward, but the slightest backward motion jams the arm so that the chain carries it backwards. The motion is communicated through the arm b to a brake shoe A which acts on the rear wheel F and is pivoted on the cross brace C<1>. Fig. 9 shows the coasting-mechanism. The rear chain-wheel N runs on rollers P, carried in eccentric sockets in the wheel, whereby forward pedalling drives the rear wheel and back-pedalling immediately releases the driving-wheels and permits coasting, while further back pressure applies the brake. In modifications of the clutch arrangement B, the arm e is pivoted below the chain and lies away from the chain during forward driving.
Patent GB-189716832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pullies.
Inventor: SCHMITZ EDWARD
Filed: 1897-07-16
Granted: 1897-08-21
Abstract: 16,832. Schmitz, E. July 16. Pulleys.-The arms formed upon the halves a of the boss are made with recesses a', into which are bolted the ends of the wood rim c. Supplementary arms b project from the boss, and are secured to the rim by socket plates d and screws.
Patent GB-189719381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recording and Speaking Apparatus for Phonographs.
Inventor: WOUWERMANS PHILIPP VON
Filed: 1897-08-21
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 19,381. Wouwermans, P. von, Fischer, T., Kohn, M. R., and Pulay, I. Aug. 21. Phonographs.-Recording-tools for phonographs are formed by obliquely truncating the conical end of a hollow cylinder a, Fig. 2, or by cutting an oblique base to a cone having a conical hollow in the base, the apex angle of which is greater than that of the cone itself. The cutting-surface may be plane or curved. The acting part of the reproducing-tool c, shown in Fig. 6, is curved laterally to fit the transverse section of the record, and is also curved longitudinally so as to fit to the undulations of the record.
Patent GB-189725730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cans or Metallic Packages for containing Solids or Liquids.
Inventor: CLARK ALFRED MIDDLETON
Filed: 1897-11-05
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 25,730. Clark, A. M., Heywood, J. G., Crow, J. K., and Gordon, C. Nov 5 Cans.-The flanged lid A of cans or metallic packages for containing oil, paint, varnish, &c. is made of the same diameter as the can body B and is secured on the top of the can by soldering on a strip C which can be torn off. The can may be provided with an internal hinged handle D.
Patent GB-189728496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Fuel and Fire Lighters.
Inventor: GARDNER HENRY
Filed: 1897-12-02
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 28,496. Gardner, H. Dec. 2. Candles.-Bars, which may be burnt to serve as ' heating-candles' for heating curling-tongs or water for shaving purposes, may be moulded from a mixture of wood, peat, or the like, paper, paper pulp, rags, and limestone, such mixture having been previously saturated with bye-products of petroleum, or other fatty matter. The bars can be held within a suitable holder.
Patent GB-189729599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: ATWATER JOHN LARSON
Filed: 1897-12-14
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 29,599. Atwater, J. L. Dec. 14. Cameras; change-boxes.-Relates to a camera fitted with a plate - changing apparatus and focussing- mechanism. The plates are contained in a metal case or frame B' made of sheet metal, and capable of being moved backwards and forwards in the outer case A by a rack and pinion B<7>, B<9>. The plates in their sheaths are pressed forward by a spring B<5> on a removable back board B<4>, the front plate being stopped at the focal plane by side flanges B<6>. When a plate has been exposed it is removed to the back by the hand of the operator inserted through a sleeve A<2>. The lid A' is shut when the hand is being inserted or removed from the sleeve A<2>. The focussing is done from the outside by an index-finger on the axis B<10> of the pinion B<9>.
Patent GB-189800271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Artificial Legs or Limbs.
Inventor: DANIELS RICHARD EDWIN
Filed: 1898-01-05
Granted: 1899-01-05
Abstract: 271. Daniels, R. E. Jan. 5. Limbs, artificial.-Relates to various details in the construction of artificial legs or limbs. The ankle joint is formed by a pivot or joint pin a carried by the side irons b and having its bearing in a block c of leather or other soft material secured by a cap c' and bolts to the foot piece e. The motion of the foot is limited by a stop pin d, also carried by the side irons. In a modification, the arrangement of the parts is reversed, the pivot pin being carried by the foot and the bearing by the side irons. To produce a natural movement of the foot, the front part of the bearing c is connected by a spring link h with a lever i pivoted to the side irons and having a stop i<1> ; at the back it has a check strap g, with or without a spring, connected to the same lever. The knee joint may be similarly constructed or, as shown in the Figure, the shank and thigh side irons band b<3> may be pivoted together at b<7>, the former having a camshaped upper end against which bears a reversible stop plate or pin b<4> on the latter. The side irons are made with lateral extensions b<1> for attaching the casing. The foot is composed of a block e, which is enclosed in a pneumatic casing k, secured to it by a cord k<2>. A rubber block e<1> is placed in the heel. For fastening the thigh cover, one edge is provided with hooks, or a plate carrying hooks, and the other with a removable flap or tongue with holes for receiving the hooks. The limb is suspended from the shoulder by straps provided with buckles. In the buckle shown in Fig. 14, the prong r' is made in one piece with the frame and with a spring r<2> holding it to the frame, while in that shown in Fig. 15, each prong r<1> is surrounded by a spring s which lies between the cross-bar r<2> and the looped strap r<3>.
Patent GB-189802244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Oil Stoves.
Inventor: BRANDON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-28
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 2244. Brandon, W., [trading as Brandon & Co.]. Jan. 28. Oil cooking-stoves.-Pivoted or hinged plates A, some of which are perforated and provided with studs or rests E, are arranged so as to be capable of covering the openings in the top of an oil stove, or of supporting cooking-utensils, plates and dishes, &c. above the openings or the hot-plate. The plates may be adjustable in height upon vertical supporting-rods by means of thumb-screws &c.
Patent GB-189806201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skiving Machinery for Skiving Off or Bevelling Boot and Shoe Counters, or like use.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1898-03-14
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 6201. Brookes, A. G., [Young, W J.]. March 14. Cutting-machines for leather. -Relates to machines for skiving boot and shoe counters and the like. Fig. 1 shows a front elevation and Fig. 2 a side elevation of a machine, and Fig. 5 some details to a larger scale. The machine is driven by a belt on a loose pulley b which can be geared to the shaft B by a friction clutch as shown. This shaft is geared to another B' carrying a crank disc c<4> by which the knife-carrier C is reciprocated. The knives d, d are carried by a block D pivoted to the carrier C so that it can be rocked to bring either knife into the working position. The right-hand knife is shown in the working position in Fig. 5. As the carrier nears the end of its stroke to the right, the projection d on the rocking block D strikes the rod d<8> and compresses the surrounding spring. Then the pin e<8> abuts against the part e<9>, and is pushed inwards to withdraw a locking-bolt E, whereupon the rod d<8> is pushed forwards by its spring and the block D rocked to bring the left-hand knife into the operative position. On the completion of the carrier's movement to the left, the block D is again reversed as described a b o v e. The counter h or other article to be treated is placed on an air plate h<1> on the tables H, which is moved up and down by a cam h<9> acting on a roller h<10> in the stem or pillar of the table. The counter is held in position as the table rises by guide-rods x, x, and is finally clamped by a yoke M held down by springs m<2>. It is smoothed in front of the knives by bell cranks f, f, the upper ends of which rest on an elastic block. The machine is started by a treadle which, bv means of the bell crank p', throws the loose pulley k<2> into contact with the fast disc p. As the shaft K rotates, a pin projecting from the disc p<7> engages a hook on the rod p<10> and pulls it down. The shaft w is thus rocked to move the projection w<5> out of the path of the lug w<4> on the shaft wheel b<5>. This shaft is then moved endwise by a spring, and the lever u<3>, rod u, and lever t moved to throw the pulley b into gear with the shaft B. This movement of the shaft w frees it from the lever w<8>, and it is rocked back again by a spring to place the projection w<3> in front of the lug. The latter, after the knives have operated, moves the shaft w endwise against the spring, and throws the pulley b out of gear to stop the machine. The operator now releases the treadle, and throws the pulley k<2> out of gear with the shaft K. A spring k<5> then rotates the shaft in the opposite direction, and lowers the table.
Patent GB-189807556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: THOMPSON DAVID MOULTON
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 7556. Thompson, D. M. March 29. Steam-generator furnaces.-The improvements are shown applied to a vertical boiler with an auxiliary water tube, but they are not confined thereto. Two furnaces fired alternately are connected at the back by the chamber A<6>, and at the front have openings into the combustion chamber A<9>, which are closed alternately by the door A<8>. Thus combustion is completed before the gases enter the vertical boiler tubes. In a modification, the furnaces are on a higher level than the lower tubeplate of the boiler, the gases passing to the space below the tube-plate from the combustion chamber by a drop-down flue. The furnaces, combustion chamber, &c. are surrounded by a cellular casing in which the feedwater is heated.
Patent GB-189811603-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elastic Tyres.
Inventor: COOK HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 11,603. Cook, H. May 23. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-The outer rubber tyre C, lined with canvas B. encloses a cork core A, and is provided with beaded projections C<3> which take under the outwardly-turned edges D' of the hollow rim D. The part C'of the outer tyre, which lies between the two projections C<3>, is stretched across the rim to increase the resiliency. The cork core may be replaced by a coiled spring or a cushion tyre.
Patent GB-189814012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Light Fittings.
Inventor: BROWN HENRY CLARK
Filed: 1898-06-24
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 14,012. Brown, H. C. June 24. Couplings for supporting lamps. A swivelling joint for an electrolier, pendant, or arc lamp is constructed as shown in Fig. 1 in section. A ceiling plate a carries an insulated ring b and socket e, connected by binding-screws with the supply conductors. A cup c is screwed on the ring b, and supports a spherical flange on a tube l, so that this can be turned in any direction. The tube q of the electrolier &c. is supported by insulating-material in a joint p, m attached to the tube l. One electric connection is made through the cup c, tube l, coupling m, and a binding-screw and wire k<1>. The other is made through a spring-pressed plunger f in the socket e, and a plate g supported with a stem and binding-screw by insulating-material in the tube l. In a modification, for attachment to a supporting-tube, the ring b is of cylindrical form and is connected by a coupling-ring and intervening insulation with a flange on the supporting- tube. The parts m, may be in one piece, screwing into the spherical supporting-piece. A groove may be provided in the upper part of the coupling to support an india-rubber mantle, to keep it dry when used out of doors.
Patent GB-189816667-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Producing Pure Ethyl Alcohol direct from Fermented Mash.
Inventor: GENGE RUDOLF
Filed: 1898-07-30
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 16,667. Genge, R., Ragon, V., and Droulers, L. July 30. Distilling spirits.-Consists of plant for the distillation, rectification, and condensation of wort out of contact with air, and has for its object to produce practically-pure ethyl alcohol. The surface of the wort in the tank R is run off through a perforated float l attached to a pipe l<1> which can move up and down in a pipe l<3> through which the wort is conveyed to a coil h in the condenser O, and herein it serves to condense vapours, becoming itself warmed thereby. The wort then flows through the pipe h<1> to the columnar still A, and the alcoholic vapours evolved pass through the pipe a to the rectifier K. The pipe a delivers the vapours into a funnel-shaped vessel f, which terminates below in a tube spiral f<1>, and both the vessel f and spiral f are kept cool by a current of water which flows around them. Into the vessel f there is also delivered through the pipe e<3> the alcoholic vapours from the rectifying - stills I, II, III, and the alcoholic vapours which are little condensed in the vessel f pass upwards through the pipe k<2> to and through the rectifying-column K. The vapours from the column K pass through the pipe o<2> into the condenser 0, and any liquid condensed therein flows back through the pipe o' into the still A. The vapours uncondensed in the condenser 0 pass onwards to a second tubular condenser P, and any liquid condensed therein is run through the pipe p<1> into the column K, while the alcoholic vapours pass into a third condenser S in which they are condensed and are run off through the pipe M, with which is connected a gas-holder like arrangement T which takes up the variations of the pressure in the apparatus. The liquid which flows down the rectifier K passes through the pipe k into the vessel f, and thence flows through pipes e, e<1> past a temperature regulator E, which acts, if the temperature of the liquid is too high, to open wider a valve n<1> on the cooling-water supply pipe n. The liquid then flows down a pipe e<2> into a tall settling-vessel W, from the upper part V of which impurities are drawn off, while the purer liquid which collects at the bottom of the vessel W is run through the pipe w into the rectifying-stills I or III as required, and is herein distilled by the heating- coil c<1>. Baffle-plates g are arranged in a spiral on the floors of the stills I, II, III, so that in adjacent stills the liquid flows in opposite directions, i.e. from the centre to the periphery and from the periphery to the centre.
Patent GB-189819104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sticks for Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: HOWELL JONATHAN
Filed: 1898-09-07
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 19,104. Howell, J., and Luckly, R. F Sept. 7. Umbrella sticks; top notches; ferrules or tips; open caps.- Relates to sticks and their accessories for umbrellas and the like. On the reduced end of the stick A is fitted a metal tube B, and on this tube is fastened the top-notch C by a cross-pin or otherwise. Over the tube B is fitted a hollow wooden tip D, on one end of which the open cap is fitted, and on the other the metal ferrule D'.
Patent GB-189820018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Junctions for Cycle, Motor Car and other Frames.
Filed: 1898-09-21
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 20,018. Webster, A. H., and Diamond Cycle Components and Engineering Co. Sept. 21. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to brazeless joints for cycle, motor-car, and other frames. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the lug A is bored out to fit the tube T, and a double annular wedge consisting of a liner B and a wedge piece D is inserted in the latter. Holes are bored through the parts to receive a taper wedge E. The holes in the lug, tube, and liner B may be bored together. The holes in the wedge piece D are bored separately so that the drawing through of the bolt E by its nut e' forces the part D inwards and causes it to expand the outer part B and the tube in the lug. The part B may be split or partially split, or is formed of softer metal than the part D. In a modification shown in Fig. 10, the bolt F is formed with an eccentric head f<2>, and carries an eccentric washer f<1>, the holes in the lug, tube, and liner B being bored to receive the head and washer. In this arrangement, the wedge piece D is drawn inwards by turning the bolt.
Patent GB-189820942-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Box for Postal Packing and Storing Purposes.
Inventor: BETHELL THOMAS PETER
Filed: 1898-10-05
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 20,942. Bethell, T. P. Oct. 5. Folding - boxes of cardboard or other material are formed by creasing the blank along lines which separate the bottom A from the sides B, C, and the sides from the lid flaps D, Dd, and then securing the flaps G of the ends E to the bottom A, as shown. When the box is set up, the flaps F, F f of the ends are secured to the sides B, C by means of studs or hooks J on the flaps, which are passed through perforations I on the sides. The lid flaps D, Dd and the upper flaps of the ends may be similarly fastened, or a cord or string passing through perforations may be used for fastening. In a modification, the lid may be formed separately, and may consist of a cap lid, the flanges of which are secured together at the four corners.
Patent GB-189822722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Hot Water Circulating Pipes.
Inventor: KINNELL CHARLES PATULLO
Filed: 1898-10-29
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 22,722. Kinnell, C. P. Oct, 29. Bends.-Relates to fittings or connections for hot-water circulating pipes. The connection, shown in sectional plan in Fig. 1, has a divided waterway B B, and an opening A, through which a branch from an underneath pipe is passed.
Patent GB-189901396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinges.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JANE
Filed: 1899-01-20
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 1396. Willams, J. Jan. 20. Doorholders and like fastenings; catches, spring.- Relates to a hinge for a door or the like which holds it closed by the locking of the two flaps. The hinge in the closed position is shown in Fig. 4. The flaps a', a' are made of spring steel, which is turned over at the edge as shown at a<4>, a<5>. One flap is longer than the other, so that the curl a<3> is forced in behind the curl a<4> when the hinge is closed. A spring may be combined with the hinge to close the door automatically.
Patent GB-189902095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Hydraulic Apparatus.
Inventor: CRAVEN ROBERT EDWIN PEACOCK
Filed: 1899-01-30
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 2095. Craven, R. E. P. Jan. 30. Working valves. - Relates to a valve for hydraulic apparatus. The communication between the passage 4, leading to a cylinder, and the waterinlet passage 3 or outlet passage 5 is controlled by a rotary valve 8, extensions 9 on which embrace the spindle 10. The recess 26 is always turned away from the inlet 3, so that the water presses the valve against its seating. The spindle passes through screwed bearings 12 and 13, which hold the leather packing 14, 15, the removable bush 16, and the valve in place, and its motion is limited by a projection 19, on a collar 18, engaging a recess in an upwardly-extending rim 22. The invention may be applied to a four-way cock or a two-way stop cock.
Patent GB-189902208-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bung Device for Regulating the Venting in Storage Casks.
Inventor: SCHLUETER FRITZ
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 2208. Schl³ter, F. Jan. 31. Venting; bungs.-In venting storage casks, a tube. divided into four compartments k, l, m, n, is fitted in the bunghole. Four siphons o, s, x, y convey the gases, as indicated by the arrows, from the interior of the cask to the exit aperture 4 ; and, by filling the chambers to a certain height with water (to which glycerine may be added to prevent freezing), the pressure of the gases in the cask can be regulated. The gases may also be allowed to escape to the atmosphere through an aperture 3, which is normally closed by a plug z.
Patent GB-189904402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedals for Foot-driven Machines.
Inventor: BECK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-02-28
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 4402. Beck, W. H., [Strauss, G. E.]. Feb. 28. Treadle-driving gearing.-Relates to pedals for foot-driven machines. The pedal is shown in section in Fig. 3. It consists of a semi-cylindrical shell A, having curved wings or foot supports on its opposite edges, a short split sleeve B located split downwards in the shell, and end-rings C provided with incisions to fit over the end edges of the wings, uniting the sleeve and shell, and bearing members D within the rings whereby the pedal may be supported upon the spindle F.
Patent GB-189912285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Concentrating and Conveying Sound to the Ear.
Inventor: BOWLES ROBERT CALDWELL MACKAY
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 12,285. Bowles, R. C. M. June 13. Ear appliances; stethoscopes.-An appliance for assisting the deaf to hear comprises a diaphragm d<10>, preferably perforated, and secured in a case a pivoted at b<5> to rods b<3>. The latter are secured to a hollow handle b<1> connected by a flexible pipe d to a tube leading to the diaphragm, and by a pipe d<1> to a mouthpiece d<2>, which is preferably made small and is held in the hand of the speaker during use, the case a being pressed against the listener's ear. The appliance may also be used by physicians in respiratory auscultation.
Patent GB-189912429-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Production of Incandescent Gas Light.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-06-14
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 12,429. Boult, A. J., [Salzenberg, E.]. June 14. Incandescent gas lamps.-Gas at a pressure of two or more atmospheres is used with balloon-shaped fine-meshed mantles secured to the burners by refractory threads or wires. Such a mantle may be produced by superposing two or more layers of the fabric commonly used before calcining or incinerating; or a finely-woven fabric inay be employed. The attachments must be such as to allow the mantle to change its shape when subject to pressure.
Patent GB-189913764-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Sliding Window Sashes.
Inventor: WILLIAMS ROBERT LEONARD
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 13,764. Williams, R. L., and Payne, T. July 4. Windows; window holders; window opening and closing apparatus.- The sashes A are opened, closed, and held in any required position by screws d, which pass through nuts e fixed to the sash stiles, and are rotated by endless cords b passing round pulleys c.