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Patent GB-189610907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ambulance Waggons or Carriages.
Inventor: GOLDSCHMIDT KARL
Filed: 1896-05-21
Granted: 1897-05-21
Abstract: 10,907. Goldschmidt, K. May 21. Drawings to Specification. Boats formed of road vehicles.-The roof of a special ambulance wagon or carriage may be used as a boat.
Patent GB-189701801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycles.
Inventor: ELLIS JAMES THOMAS
Filed: 1897-01-23
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 1801. Ellis, J. T. Jan. 23. Locks, key, forming part of locking-apparatus to prevent theft of cycles. Fig. 28 shows a locking- apparatus, in which a lock is fixed within a casing g<2> screwed into the bottom bracket, the end of its bolt h engaging notches h<4> in the axle J. The lock comprises a sliding bolt h notched at g<f>, to engage springs g<e>, and slotted at g<h> to receive the key h<5>. When the key is turned, the part g<i> displaces the spring or detent g<e>, and the part g<j> moves the bolt by engaging the recesses g<h>. The lock may be arranged horizontally within the bottom bracket, or it may be fixed to the axle.
Patent GB-189703627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating, Cooling and Mixing Liquids or Chemicals, Drying or Superheating and Condensing Steam.
Inventor: WHITELEY JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-02-11
Granted: 1898-02-11
Abstract: 3627. Whiteley, J. Feb. 11. Mixing liquids.-Relates to a rotary apparatus for mixing liquids, and is an improvement on apparatus described in Specification No. 19,383, A.D. 1894. In the present arrangement, the apparatus consists of a number of U tubes e, e' secured in sections a, and provided with ports or passages so that the liquids or gases may enter by the pipe f, and after traversing all the U tubes emerge at the outlet g. The apparatus is used for mixing liquids by connecting the inlet pipe tu a number of receptacles containing the liquids ic is desired to mix, the rotation of the apparatus causing a thorough incorporation.
Patent GB-189706241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Adjustable Springs for Trusses and other Surgical Appliances.
Inventor: WOODLAND WILLIAM FRANK
Filed: 1897-03-10
Granted: 1897-04-10
Abstract: 6241. Woodland, W. F. March 10. Trusses; springs.-Consists of a method of making the tension of springs for trusses and other surgical appliances adjustable. The Figure shows the application of the invention to a truss. The ordinary spring A, which is riveted or otherwise fixed to the pad E, is fitted at the back with an auxiliary spring B. This is riveted to it at D and is kept in contact with it by clasps C or by a binding-tape of metal or other material. The spring G terminates in a screwed pin F, upon which rides a milled nut G fitting between two lugs on the pad E, a helical spring J being interposed at one side. By screwing up the nut, the tension of the main spring may be adjusted.
Patent GB-189712247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Logs.
Inventor: WALKER GEORGE
Filed: 1897-05-18
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 12,247. Walker, G., and Mitchell, A. H. May 18. Logs.-The rotator is connected to a screwed spindle A rotating in ball bearings in the end of the casing Q. The spindle A gears with two worm-wheels F, G, of unequal size, on the spindles of which are mounted arms H, K rotating with the wheels. A block N, of vulcanite or other insulating-material, has secured to it a pair of spring contact-pieces L, M connected to wires running, through the tow-rope, or otherwise, to an indicator or indicators on board the ship. At intervals the circuit is completed, by the arms L and M simultaneously touching the contact-pieces, and the indicators are actuated to show the number of revolutions or the distance travelled. The tow-rope is secured to a shackle P.
Patent GB-189727634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube steam Generators.
Inventor: TURNER GEORGE EDMUND
Filed: 1897-11-24
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 27,634. Turner, G. E. Nov. 24. Water-tube boilers.-Front drums 1, 2 are connected to rear drums 8, 6 at a lower level by means of water-tubes 7, 5. The rear drums are both also connected to the upper front drum 1 by tubes 10, 12 of large dimensions. The steam drum is situated at 13. Feedwater, before entering the boiler, passes circuitously through a series of tubular heaters 26 and the settling-chamber 23. Deflectors 19, 21 placed across the tubes determine the course of the furnace gases.
Patent GB-189729060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seed Drills.
Inventor: PIGGOTT EDMUND
Filed: 1897-12-08
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 29,060. Piggott, E. Dec. 8. Seeds, sowing.-Relates to the construction of a seed drill for garden use. The drill consists of a frame supported on two wheels and propelled by a handle 40 supported by stays 41. The seed box 17 has a discharge hole 20 adjustable by means of a sliding plate 23. The seed is discharged through a seed tube 21 having a coulter 22 at its lower end. The seed is discharged by means of a rocking arm 28 operated by the arm 27 and projections 12, 12 on the front wheel. Seed-covering blades 30 are mounted behind the seed box. A marker is provided and consists of an arm carried by an adjustable bar shown in section at 35. A spring scraper for the front wheel may be fixed to the handle 40.
Patent GB-189805029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulating Apparatus for Arc Lamps.
Inventor: LETTNER HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 5029. Leitner, H. 'March 1. Arc lamps.-A motor regulating-apparatus is constructed as shown. The carbon-holders are hung by cords on opposite sides of a horizontal shaft, or otherwise connected to this, and may be weighted so that they tend to move apart. The shaft carries an armature C, wound with fine wire and provided with a commutator and brushes E, by which it is connected in series with fine windings on a differentially-wound field magnet B, this circuit being connected between the terminals of the lamp. The other winding of the magnet is in series with the carbons. The magnet is finely laminated, and the two coils on it may be connected together either in series or parallel to adapt the lamp for different currents.
Patent GB-189809793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Marking and Cutting Garments and Patterns.
Inventor: COOKE SARAH ANNE
Filed: 1898-04-28
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 9793. Cooke, S. A. April 28. Cutting-out and measuring for.-Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 15,021, A.D. 1887, for marking, perforating, or cutting the pattern of a garment on a piece of paper, cloth, &c., the outline of the pattern being formed by flexible blades E' to E<12> adjustable relatively to scales F<1> to F<7> and held in pegs attached to bars C<1> to C<4> through each of which runs an axle having at both ends a pinion gearing with a rack placed in the hollow tubular sides A of the frame. The waist bar D has also pinions at its ends, but these are attached to sliding bearings so that the waist bar may be placed at an angle as shown. The upper edge of the blades E<1> to E<12> are serrated, so that, when a sheet of paper &c. is drawn from the box V through the slot v over the apparatus, and fastened down by pins to corks W, the outline of the pattern can be transferred to the paper by passing a rubber roller over the latter. On the underside of the frame shown may be fitted other frames bearing patterns for other parts of garments, and the whole is mounted as a turntable in a frame T, so that either side can be turned uppermost. The pegs K, K<2> may be of various shapes and construction, and may be variously mounted in the slotted bars C' to C' and D.
Patent GB-189815792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motors.
Inventor: LEVAVASSEUR LEON MARIE JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1899-09-19
Abstract: 15,792. Levavasseur, L. M. J. C. July 19. Motors.-The motor consists of two concentric rings coiled with insulated wire, each iing being made of iron wires or laminµ. One of these rings is stationary, and the other revolves. The outer ring B has the loops between its successive coils D connected to segments of a commutator E. The inner ring A has its coils C short-circuited, Fig. 1, when the motor is supplied with alternating currents, and connected to a commutator F, Fig. 2, when the currents are continuous. The motor is adapted for operation with monophase or polyphase currents.
Patent GB-189821041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddles for Cycles and other similar purposes.
Inventor: BRAMPTON WALTER
Filed: 1898-10-06
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 21,041. Brampton, W. Oct. 6. Saddles.-Relates to frames for padded saddles, and consists of arrangements to support the cover at or near the centre. The frame A is formed of rectangular &c. wire which is bent at its middle into an eye a<1> to receive a stud d<1>, the ends being bent downwards at a<2> to carry the boss B, and then upwards &c. as shown at a<3> to support the cover. The ends pass inwards and may be straight as at a<4>, curved as at a<5>, or again bent upwards or tapered &c. The wire is fixed to the cover by staples d<2>. In a slight modification, the ends are brought forward in a wider curve.
Patent GB-189822928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 22,928. H e y s, W. G., [Linder, H. J.]. Nov. 1. Arc lamps.- Clutch regulating- mechanism is constructed as shown. The carbon rod B is passed through holes in a fixed stop i, a lever e, and a ring f. The stop is bevelled as shown. Thelevere has upward projections e<1>, e<2>, to support the ring f in a horizontal position when the lever e is resting on the bevelled stop i and the base-plate A. The ring f is slotted to receive a nipping-lever g, pivoted on the lever e. The lever e is pivoted to the core c of a series solenoid. A stop j limits the upward motion of the ring. In operation, when the lever e is raised, the ring and nipping-lever first grip and lift the rod B, further upward motion causing the lever e also to bear against the rod.
Patent GB-189907796-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Trees for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: LUCKING JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-13
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 7796. Lucking, J., [Pabst, G.]. April 13. Trees; boots and shoes, appliances for putting on. -Figs. 2 and 3 show a tree in which the rear part consists of a rod or bar serrated on one side and bent as shown at b<2> at its lower end so that it may be used as a hook. The front of the tree is of metal, and is hinged to a bell crank e, which is pivoted on a piece d sliding on the bar b. The slide is locked in any desired position by the bell crank engaging the notched bar as shown in Fig. 4. A spring pawl of any preferred form may, however, be used as a locking-device.
Patent GB-189909174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Printing Yarns such as are used in the Manufacture of Carpets.
Inventor: FIRTH ALGERNON FREEMAN
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 9174. Firth, A. F., and Shaw, A. O. May 2. Printing yarns.-An apparatus for use in printing yams, such as is employed in the manufacture of carpets, is provided with rollers 6, mounted upon spring-controlled arms 8, which are pivoted to standards 4 on the travelling carriage 3. The rollers 6 are situated a little to one side of the colour drum 2, so that, after a stripe of colour has been applied to the yarn by the drum 2, the rollers 6 spread and press the colour into the yarn and prevent the formation of ridges. Superfluous colour flows into troughs 10, provided with spouts 11.
Patent GB-189912074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bundle Discharging Mechanism for Harvesting Machines.
Inventor: STEWARD JOHN FLETCHER
Filed: 1899-06-09
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 12,074. Lake, H. H., [Steward, J. F.]. June 9. Sheafing or binding apparatus.-Relates to the mechanism for discharging bound sheaves from harvesting-machines. In Fig. 1, C represents the knotter shaft, which is cranked at c and is also provided at its end with a crank arm I. Discharging-arms H and H<1> are pivoted near their middle point on the cranks c and I respectively, and are connected at their upper ends by links h and h<2> to a fixed part of the frame. An additional arm J is fixed to the arm I, and revolves with the shaft C. The arm J is so arranged that it strikes the bound sheaf simultaneously with the arms H, H<1>, the lower ends of which have an elliptical reciprocating movement, but, as the shaft C rotates, the arm J outruns the arms H, H<1> and throws the grain end of the sheaf clear of the machine. The arm J may also be conveniently used for turning the shaft C by hand to adjust its position.
Patent GB-189915563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Gaff Jaws of Sailing and other Vessels.
Inventor: DALE UDEN CLEMENT
Filed: 1899-07-29
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 15,563. Dale, U. C., and Overy, G. July 29. Spars.-Relates to the gaff jaws of smacks, yachts, and other vessels. A lug d pivoted in the jaws has secured to, or made in one with, it a metal platef, which is lined with leather or other friction-reducing material. The ends of the gaff at g<1> are lined with similar material. This arrangement reduces the wear of the mast, and facilitates the hoisting and lowering of the gaff.
Patent GB-189916106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Velocipedes and other Vehicles.
Inventor: AUBERTIN NICOLAS ALPHONSE
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 16,106. Aubertin, N. A., and Hallett, B. Aug. 8. Driving-mechanism; saddlesandseats.-Theinvention is shown as applied to a tricycle for carrying two passengers on a seat a. The driver is seated on a saddle c, fitted with a back d to give him increased thrusting power, and actuates pedals mounted at h on swinging levers f pivoted on the frame at g. The levers f are connected by rods i with cranks j on the axle of a chain-wheel k geared with the rear driving-wheelp. Reference is made to the form of treadle-levers described in Specification No. 24,711, A.D. 1894.
Patent GB-189919875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Washing, Wringing, and Mangling Machines.
Inventor: LONGSDON HENRY CROFTS
Filed: 1899-10-04
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 19,875. Longsdon, H. C. Oct. 4. Mangling a n d wringing machines; washing - machines. -The drip-board or mangle-board b is provided with a roller a mounted in bearings a<1> to facilitate the passage of the articles drawn over it.
Patent GB-189921078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Picking Motions of Carpet and other Looms.
Filed: 1899-10-21
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 21,078. HonorÚ et Cie., L. March 22, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Loom picking-motions.-For interrupting at will the motion of the shuttle-drivers from either side of carpet or other looms, the star-wheel E, for shifting the rocking shaft K longitudinally by means of the lever l, can be moved by a pawl actuated by a treadle P, independently of the normal movement derived through a pawl lever L and an adjustable connecting-rod T from the lay sword U. The action of shifting the rocking shaft K puts a lever arm upon it in or out of action with operating-studs on a rotating disc.
Patent GB-189921868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: WICKS JOSEPH THOMAS
Filed: 1899-11-01
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 21,868. Wicks, J. T. Nov. 1. Tyres, pneumatic. -Relates to the manufacture of outer covers, Fig. 1 being g a diagrammatic plan. The cover is composed of strips a, b, c of cotton duck or similar fabric, which are impregnated with plastic rubber by passing them between rollers coated with rubber a n d preferably rotated at different speeds. The strips are secured together b y vulcanization, and stitches f or rivets may be also employed. A tread strip e of rubber may be applied.
Patent GB-189924460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Seats or Saddles for Cycles and other Vehicles and Travelling Machines.
Inventor: KOEHLER PAUL
Filed: 1899-12-08
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 24,460. K÷hler, P. Dec. 8. Saddles and seats. -The seat consists of a plate supported by a number of flat springs which are b e n t downwards and fixed to the base-plate. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 3 a sectional elevation on the line x-x, Fig. 1. The plate 6 is slotted as shown to form a series of springs 18, 19, 20, and is riveted at the rear to other spring plates 7 to 15. The springs are bent downwards and clamped between plates 1, 2, Fig. 3, forming the base and carrying a clamp for attachment to the support. An inner series of springs, such as 33 to 36, may be also used, and short stiffening-springs, such as 37, 38, may be arranged between the two sets.
Patent GB-190009733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible and Speed Changing Friction Wheel Gearing.
Inventor: DUERR FRITZ
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 9733. D³rr, F. May 26. Friction gearing.- Relates to reversing and variable - speed gearing in which grooved wheels are employed. The wheel a drives the wheel b through an intermediate wheel c, which, together with another intermediate wheel d, is connected by side links to a doubleended lever on a rock shaft k, provided with a band-lever. In the position shown, the wheel d is out of action ; by moving the handle inwards, the wheel C, while remaining in gear with b, is moved away from the wheel a, and the wheel d is drawn down between the wheels a and c, whereupon the direction of rotation of b is reversed. The wheel c is made with a set of ridges, to engage with the alternate grooves in the wheels a, b, and with a set of grooves, into which and the intermediate grooves of the wheel a engage the ridges on the wheel d. The acting radii of the grooves and ridges on the wheel c being different, the throwing into gear of the wheel d causes both a reversal and a change of speed.
Patent GB-190011747-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Supporting the Skirts of Ladies' Dresses.
Inventor: LAING DAVID ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-06-28
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 11,747. Laing, D. A. June 28. Hook fastenings. -An appliance for attaching a skirt to a blouse &c. consists of a #-shaped plate a, from which are formed, by stamping out horseshoe shaped portions, tongues b adapted to be engaged by eyes &c. on the skirt, and a tongue c adapted to engage an eye or loop on the blouse. The belt is inserted under the outer part d of the appliance. The part d may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190011999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Reading Cases or Temporary Binders for Magazines Periodicals and the like.
Inventor: CLARK GEORGE
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,999. Clark, G., [Snow, H. J.]. July 3. Filing papers.-Relates to a reading-case or temporary binder for magazines, periodicals, &c. Fig. 3 shows an end view, and Fig. 4 a sectional plan. The covers d are provided with a semicylindrical back a, having semicircular ends b through which are passed rods or wires g to retain the magazines &c. in position. When used for music or thin publications, the rods or wires may be replaced by laces.
Patent GB-190013071-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Engines.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM OLIVER
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 13,071. Taylor, W. 0. July 19. Crescent-shaped chamber type.-A triple-expansion rotary engine of the crescent-shaped chamber type is shown in the Figures. Three cylinders E, D, C, of increasing size, are fitted with eccentric drums M, which have vanes P mounted on an off-set axis O. The cylinders have packing-dogs T, composed of a number of bars secured together at their ends, and the drums are provided with oscillating packing-plugs 19. A reversing-valve W controls the steam and exhaust passages U, U<1>, and the steam, after expanding in the high - pressure cylinder, passes through suitable passages to the intermediate and low-pressure cylinders. The end spaces between the outermost flanges L<1>, L<2> of the cylinders are connected by a suitable passage, to equalize end pressure. This device for equalizing end pressure may be adapted for rotary engines which are not compound. The rotating shaft L is fitted with bearing-sleeves K, Fig. 5, and rests on a bearing-block I. The bearing-block is supported on a wedge-shaped plate H, which is adjustable laterally by set-screws. The off-set axis 0 and adjacent parts are lubricated by means of a central passage 20, from which lateral branches extend to the surface of the axis.
Patent GB-190014849-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pneumatic Tyre for Bicycles, and other Road Vehicles
Inventor: LARGE ERNEST
Filed: 1900-08-20
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 14,849. Large, E. Aug. 20. Tyres, pneumatic.-The tyre cover A, shown in section with its edges disconnected and connected, respectively, in Figs. 3 and 4, is provided along one edge with hooks B adapted to engage with loops C secured to the outer edge. The flap D protects the air tube from the hooks and loops. The Provisional Specification states that engaging the edges together prevents creeping.
Patent GB-190015655-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for use in Polishing Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: ROBERTS CHARLES MALCOLM
Filed: 1900-09-03
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 15,655. Roberts, C. M. Sept. 3. Boots &c., cleaning.- The boot &c. is placed upon the bars c, and is cleaned by means of a cloth passed over it and beneath the bars a.
Patent GB-190100080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Handling Sugar Cane and the like.
Inventor: TURNER EDWARD AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 80. Turner, E. A. Jan. 1. Elevators ; conveyers. - Fig. 1 shows a section of apparatus for transferring sugar cane &c. from the vehicle B to a conveyer C feeding the crushing-rolls. Beneath the inclined table A a number of sprocket chains A<2> are mounted with projecting fingers A<3>, which work in slots A in the table. The sprocket chains may be coupled together, and driven in the lowering direction by an engine. The cane is deposited in a heap at the top of the table, from which it is taken away and fed by the descending fingers in a continuous stream to the conveyer C.
Patent GB-190109357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mash Tuns for Brewing Purposes:
Inventor: RILEY FREDERIC GEORGE
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 9357. Riley, F. G. May 6. Moving-stirrer apparatus.-Relates to mash tuns and consists in a special arrangement of the rakes or stirrers. Each rake K, Figs. 1 and 4, is fastened by a bolt K<1> on to a sleeve H which encloses but does not touch a shaft E which is attached to and rotated by a revolving shaft G. The sleeves H are in duplicate as shown. Antifriction rollers are placed between the shaft E and the sleeves H and each sleeve carries at its end a pinion D which is in gear with a fixed wheel C so that the sleeves H and with them the rakes K rotate on the shaft E. A washer M is inserted between the fixed wheel and the boss F of the shaft E, and serves both to take a portion of the weight off the pinions H and to prevent liquid from leaking into the bearings.
Patent GB-190116308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Two Speed Driving Mechanisms
Inventor: SANDERS FRANCIS LEWIS
Filed: 1901-08-14
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 16,308. Sanders, F. L. Aug. 14. Driving-mechanism; clutches.-Relates to two-speed gear for velocipedes and other machinery. The Figures show the application to a bicycle. The driving- chain wheel a<1> is mounted loosely on the hub b<1> of a toothed wheel b mounted loosely on the crank axle c, and is formed with clutch teeth a<3>, which are engaged by a spring pawl e carried by the crank. A roller pinion d<1> carried by the crank engages with internal teeth a<2> formed on the chain-wheel and with the wheel b, the hub b<1> of which carries a ratchet-wheel b<2> adapted to be engaged by a spring pawl b<3> secured to the frame and connected to a cord b<4> by which it can be disengaged. The low speed is obtained when the pawl b<3> is disengaged, the pawl e then driving the chain-wheel. On fixing the pinion b, the pinion d' causes the chain-wheel to over-run the crank and gives the high speed. The pinion d<1> can be mounted so as to turn in the forward direction only, the pawl e and teeth a<3> being then dispensed with. When applied to other mechanism the chain-wheel may be arranged to drive the cranks.