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Patent GB-189705836-A (GB)
Inventor: KING SIMEON THEODORE
Filed: 1897-03-05
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 5836. King, S. T. March 5. Trunks and bags for velocipedes. Relates specially to a box or case for carrying letters and other articles, which is fitted between the members of the front part of a bicycle frame, and is suitable for the use of country postmen and others. The case is made of metal, celluloid, or other suitable material ; it is divided into two compartments by a partition a<3>, and is fitted with a lid a<9>, in which is a slit a<8> through which letters &c. may be posted into one of the compartments, while the other compartment is fitted with a handhole through which letters for delivery may be withdrawn. The Provisional Specification describes also a jointed or collapsable carrier. This may be constructed of two jointed or lazy-tongs arrangements of levers, which are hinged together and secured by clips to the steering-head of a bicycle &c. The parcels, letter bags, &c. are secured to the carrier by straps &c. Telescoping rods may be used in lieu of the folding arrangement described. Or the carrier or bag may be provided with collapsable sides or panels and divided into pockets or divisions.
Patent GB-189708027-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in or Applicable to Lamps Burning Mineral Oils and the like.
Inventor: NOAD JAMES
Filed: 1897-03-29
Granted: 1898-03-29
Abstract: 8027. Noad, J. March 29. Oil lamps, oil supply to.-The escape of oil in the event of the lamp being upset is prevented, and the quantity of oil supplied to the wick is regulated by the use of a wick chamber c, into which only a small quantity of oil passes at a time through the hole f. This oil is fed to the primary wick d by a secondary wick consisting of fibrous material e enclosed in a loose wire casing l. The hole f is closed by the valve g while the reservoir a is being filled through the opening i ; and the chamber c may be charged with albocarbon, which is supported above the level of the liquid illuminant therein.
Patent GB-189710631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Collars.
Inventor: GULLINE HENRY LAWRENCE
Filed: 1897-04-28
Granted: 1897-06-19
Abstract: 10,631. Gulline, H. L., Schwegel, W., and Connolly, J. April 28. Collars, neck.-Each half of the collar body of a pneumatic or other collar consists of a single piece of leather cut to the shape shown in Fig. 1, folded on the line 1, and stitched or riveted &c. so that the edges 2 and 2<a> come together and also the edge 3 with the edges 4, 5. A piece d, Fig. 3, is stitched at d' to the part b<1>, Figs. 1 and 3, there being thus no projecting part to accidentally catch the trace hook. The ends of each half of the body are sewn together at 7, Fig. 7, and then the edges of the parts a, b (with the short edge cl and the cover piece e) are stitched &c. together and to the rim, as shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-189717787-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Converting Reciprocating into Rotary Motion and vice versa, Applicable to the Driving Gear of Cycles and other Purposes.
Inventor: BUTLER SYDNEY
Filed: 1897-07-29
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 17,787. Butter, S., and Grice, R. R. July 29. Toothed gearing.-Relates to rack and pinion gear for converting reciprocating motion into rotary, applicable for the driving-mechanism of cycles, in steam engines and pumps, and in connection with electrically-actuated mechanism. The lever e pivoted on a link f carries a mangle rack g in gear with a pinion d on the shaft b. The end of the shaft or a roller mounted thereon is guided between a track on the rack and a central bar i.
Patent GB-189718610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Quickly Turning Over a Series of Photographs or Drawings attached to a Revolving Cylinder.
Inventor: DRITTLER BERNHARD
Filed: 1897-08-11
Granted: 1897-11-27
Abstract: 18,610. Drittler, B., and Erlanger, M. Aug. 11. Zoetropes, k i n e t oscopes, and the like.- To exhibit zoetropic pictures formed on a number of stiff leaves f, the leaves are secured to a cylinder c enclosed in a case, and provided with a pliable metal or wood strip d, which, when the cylinder is rotated mechanically or by hand, allows the leaves t o escape regularly. The pictures may be on both sides of the leaves, or on the front side only, when advertisements may be placed on the reverse side.
Patent GB-189720267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Roofing Tiles.
Inventor: VOIGT CARL WILHELM
Filed: 1897-09-03
Granted: 1897-10-09
Abstract: 20,267. Voigt, C. W. Sept. 3. Roofing tiles.-A moulding b at the edge of one tile fits over a rib a of the adjacent tile, and an arch or moulding d at the bottom of the tile overlaps the side joint of the tiles below. The tiles are moulded by a press from flat strips or plates of clay.
Patent GB-189801377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sleeves for Pipe Joints.
Inventor: JONES JOHN
Filed: 1898-01-18
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 1377. Jones, J. Jan. 18. Sleeve joints for use, for instance, around the joint between the boss outside a water-closet pan and the pipe leading into that boss. The sleeve, Fig. 2, which may be of varying diameters and shapes, is constructed of an outer portion of canvas or equivalent flexible material lined with indiarubber or a substance of a similar nature adapted to fit closely about the joint to prevent leakage.
Patent GB-189803162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Alarms.
Inventor: GUTHRIE WILLIAM ANDERSON
Filed: 1898-02-08
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 3162. Guthrie, W.A. Feb. 8. Alarms, fire.-Relates to a device for closing automatically or non - automatically the circuit of an electric alarm bell, in case of fire. The section of the contact arrangement is shown in Fig. 3. The terminals c, c of the bell and battery circuit are connected to two springs B, B', which, when free from constraint, come in contact and complete the circuit. To set the apparatus, the spring B<1> is pulled down, and held out of contact by a rod E which hooks into an eye on the spring B' and is held by a nut E' to the centre of the fusible disc F. A number of these contact-devices are fixed on the ceilings of rooms or other places readily exposed to high temperatures in case of fire. When the temperature is sufficiently high, the disc F is fused and the spring B' closes the circuit. To start the alarm by hand, the nut F is screwed off the end of the rod E.
Patent GB-189810818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Inventor: HOOKHAM GEORGE
Filed: 1898-05-11
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 10,818. Hookham, G. May 11. Energy meters for alternating currents. In a motor meter, Fig. 2, having a conducting-disc A or other body rotated by main current coils C placed near the poles B of a shunt-wound magnet, between which poles the disc passes, proportionality of registration of different loads is obtained by varying or distorting the field of the magnet. This may be effected by providing the upper pole B with a pivoted pole-piece, or with vertically sliding pole-pieces B<1>, B', above the coils C, and adjusting these as is found necessary. Usually, when the armature rotates in the direction B' to B' between the poles, lowering the pole-piece B<2> slows the meter at top load. Quantity meters for continuous currents. A motor meter, Fig. 4, in which the current passes between two conductors I, I' diametrically through a rotatable copper disc K, immersed in mercury, in permanent magnetic fields extending from pole-pieces E, E<1>, as described in Specification No. 2683, A.D. 1896, is adjusted for different maximum loads by turning the conductors I, I<1> horizootally from or to the position of maximum action of the fields. The mercury vessel H is turned with the conductors I, I', and has an indicating-mark near a graduated arc on the base-plate G of the meter. The disc or other armature is thinly nickel-plated near the amalgamated surface of the copper, the remainder of the surfaces being varnished. The edge of the disc may be grooved, and it may be slit radially. The pole-pieces E, E<1> are made with sharp edges, to cause retardation.
Patent GB-189811746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering Ether and other Medical Bottles.
Inventor: IRWIN EDMUND KELLY
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 11,746. Irwin, E. K. May 24. Stoppers. - Relates to stoppers for ether and other medical bottles. The stopper is provided with a transverse pin C, which is adapted to engage with the bent pin B fixed to the metal band A on the neck, to prevent the stopper from being blown out.
Patent GB-189816369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tanning Hides and Skins.
Inventor: CURLING JESSE HANDCOCK
Filed: 1898-07-27
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 16,369. Curling, J. H. July 27. Tanning.-Hides and skins are tanned in a drum a, the liquid in which occupies a relatively small space. The hides b are suspended far enough apart to prevent excessive rubbing. Tanning-liquors of gradually increasing strength are supplied -through the pipe f<1>, and the drum is filled with the vapour of turpentine, which is introduced in small quantities through the funnel p,
Patent GB-189818825-A (GB)
Title: A Compound for Automatically Sealing Punctures in Pneumatic Tires.
Inventor: PARKS FRED B
Filed: 1898-09-02
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 18,825. Parks, F. B. Sept. 2. Tyres, pneumatic. - This self-sealing composition for punctured tyres consists of fine grass or other vegetable seeds, preferably of bi-conical form, suspended in a mixture of glucose with 2¢ per cent. of glycerine. The composition is ejected into the tyre and distributed over the entire inner surface thereof by revolving the wheel. When the tyre is punctured, the escaping air forces one or more of the seeds into the hole and seals it.
Patent GB-189822037-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Wrapping Thread, Silk, and other Workable Materials around Wire, Rod, or Cord Lengths, especially applicable Wrapping Electrical Conducting Wire.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-10-19
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 22,037. Thompson, W. P., [Schmidt, J.]. Oct. 19. Wires and other cores, covering by winding.- Electric conductors and other wires and rods or cords &c. are covered with thread or other material in an apparatus consisting of a hollow spindle f through which the wire g &c. passes and on which a hollow shaft a runs. The shaft a carries a driving-pulley b and a tightly-fitting bobbin c for the thread &c. A concentric guidering d is mounted on the frame, and is provided with a freely-moving rider e through which the covering-thread passes. The wire &c. does not rotate, but is fed longitudinally. The spindle is provided with right and left handed helical grooves, to act as lubricating-channels.
Patent GB-189826962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Core Bars for Use in Casting Metal Pipes, Columns, Cylinders or the like.
Inventor: CROMPTON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-21
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 26,962. Crompton, G. W., and Chambers, F. Dec. 21. Moulding.-A core bar for use in casting pipes, columns, cylinders, &c. consists of a split shell or cylinder a, normally contracted by spring hoops d, but which can be expanded to the required size by a bar b, with wedges e engaging wedges f on the inside of the shell. The bar slides on inclines h on the inside of the shell, and when the shell is expanded the bar closes the slit as shown in Fig. 2. The expanded shell is coated with loam to form the core bar, and is collapsed, after casting, to remove it.
Patent GB-189903061-A (GB)
Title: Improved Methods and Means for the Distribution of Wages, Dividends and the like.
Inventor: GILBERT ALFRED
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 3061. Gilbert, A. Feb. 11. Payment of wages, appliances to facilitate.-Consists of rows of numbered tins on a set of partitioned shelves resembling a step-ladder or standing vertically. The structure may be provided with hinged doors, or with a hinged cover which opens backwards and forms the back strut. The shelves may be long removable boxes held on steps by hooks. The ladder sides may be split and fold together with the shelves like parallel rulers.
Patent GB-189904815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lubricating Devices for Axles, Shafts, or the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 4815. Boult, A. J., [GalfrÚ, S.]. March 4. Lubricating shafts &c. Oil is contained in the casing U surrounding the bearing S, and is raised by the finger or spoon l mounted on the shaft or axle The spoon throws the oil into the guide c which leads down to the oil-hole i. An inclined plate above the guide c catches oil thrown too far, and conducts it to the oil-hole. Troughs d around the casing collect oil splashed on to the sides, and conduct it down to the bottom of the casing. Oil working out along the shaft is thrown off by toothed discs working within shields f. These shields may be within the casing C, as shown, or may be outside it. A feeding-aperture is provided in the cover of the casing above the oil-hole i to allow direct lubrication, if necessary. A window in the cover permits inspection of the apparatus, and another window in the lower part of the casing enables the quantity of oil therein to be ascertained.
Patent GB-189906342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 6342. Justice, P. M., [Pope Manufacturing Co.]. March 23. Gas and like engines.-Charges compressed by a pump N into a cooled reservoir L are admitted at every out-stroke behind the pistun B, which moves freely and compresses air in the front end of the cylinder and the chamber D connected therewith. On the return stroke the air expands and turns the flywheel shaft F through a friction ratchet H, I, J, K. The oscillating disc admission valve S and the exhaust valve T are operated by the piston.
Patent GB-189907000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Sashes.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 7000. Walker, J. April 1. Windows. - The sashes A, Bare connected to sliding stiles A, B<1> by double-jointed hinges D, or by single hinges, so as to turn inwards for cleaning &c., and are secured within the stiles by spring catches. The sash and sliding stiles are made with interlocking or rabbeted joints, and air grooves C in the sliding stiles prevent the passage of water by capillary action. The upper sash A is made narrower than the lower sash B, to enable it to turn inwards. The upper sliding stiles may be connected by an upper cross-bar, which is secured in the window head when it is required to turn the sash inwards In this case the sash is swivelled about the bottom rail without lowering it in the frame.
Patent GB-189913881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baling Presses.
Inventor: HOWARD GEOFFREY
Filed: 1899-07-05
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 13,881. Howard, G., and Gibbs, G. July 5. Baling-presses.-Straw &c. fed down the incline A' from a threshing-machine or other source is swept off the table A into the press B by a rake or the like H. The rake is pivoted on and turns with the vertical shaft J ; its free end carries a bowl M, which rides over the fixed cam K on the action stroke, and is directed by a spring switch N below the cam so as to raise the rake clear of the table on its return stroke. The shaft J and the presser C are both operated from the plunger B<1> of the press. A modified cam with two switches, which can be locked to keep the rake out of action, is described.
Patent GB-189915346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Snow-ploughs.
Inventor: WENIGER JOHANN GEORG
Filed: 1899-07-26
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 15,346. Weniger, J. G. July 26. Snow ploughs.-A pair of scoop wheels, shown in perspective in Fig. 4, are mounted in the front of the vehicle side by side over the rails, or one in advance of the other, and are driven in opposite directions by spur gearing h or in the same direction by sprocket gearing m from any suitable motor c. The blades on the wheel are tangential to its axle, and are shaped to give a conical form d<1> to the front end and a cylindrical part d<3> at the rear, where they are attached to the disc d<2>.
Patent GB-189917699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Crushing Mills.
Filed: 1899-09-01
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 17,699. Edison Ore Milling Syndicate, [Edison, T. A.]. Sept. 1. Roller mills. - The rolls are made of comparativelysmall diameter, with the crushing- surfaces 21 corrugated from end to end, the corrugations in one roll registering with those in the other; the crushing- surfaces are kept from touching each other by plain collars 20 at the ends of the rolls. The invention is described and shown in the Specification in connection with the mill described in Specification No. 8350, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Metals; Cutting &c.].
Patent GB-189918634-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Propelling Bicycles.
Inventor: TISSINGTON GEORGE EDWIN
Filed: 1899-09-15
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 18,634. Tissington, G. E., and Thomson, J. R. Sept. 15. Driving-mechanism for bicycles. The chainwheel A on the crank axle is elliptical, to give increased power to the cranks during the downstroke. The slack of the chain is taken up by a pulley E mounted on a bracket E<1> adjustable longitudinally on the stay E<2>.
Patent GB-189920256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: GINNASI FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-10-09
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,256. Ginnasi, F. Oct. 9. Acetylene.-Apparatus for generating acetylene, in which the supply of water is automatically regulated. Within an outer receptacle C<1>, containing water, is placed a cylinder C, having a stopper c at each end which will blow out in case of undue pressure. Upon the bottom stopper rests a convex plate 5 supporting the carbide. Through the top stopper pass two tubes, one 2 being transparent and having a stopper i through which the nozzle d of a flexible water vessel D passes, and the other c<1> leading to the inlet tube b of the gas holder A. The holder bell a<2> has blocks a<3>, securing an arm a<4>. the outer end of which presses upon the flexible water receptacle each time the bell falls, and thereby delivers water to the generator. The water flows to a hopper 3, and descends within a grooved channel 4 to the top of the plate 5. In Fig. 2, the receptacle D is connected by a flexible tube 7 to a water tank 6. The lower end of this tube has a valve 9 opening upwards, while the lower end of the nozzle of the receptacle D has a valve 8 opening downwards. When the receptacle D is pressed by the arm a<4>, the valve 8 opens, allowing water to pass to the generator, while the valve 9 closes. When the pressure on the receptacle D is released, the valve 8 closes, while the valve 9 opens, allowing more water to pass to the receptacle D.
Patent GB-189924683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Driving Mechanism for Bicycles, Tricycles and the like.
Inventor: NORTON DOWNES ELLAND
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 24,683. Norton, D. E. Dec. 12. Driving-mechanism; cranks.-Relates to auxiliary hand driving-mechanism for bicycles, tricycles, &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the handle-bar is connected to the head by links a, b, and carries a spring drum e<1> of the form described in Specification No. 28,687, A.D. 1897. A cord n fixed to the drum passes over a guide-pulley m, and is attached to a stirrup fixed to one of the pedals. Auxiliary power for driving is obtained by reciprocating the handle-bar. The spring drum serves to take up the slack of the cord n. When the hand mechanism is not in use, the handle rests in the position shown in dotted lines, and may be locked to a lug on the head by moving the parts of the divided bar inwards in sockets in which they are mounted, thus causing a pin on one part to pass through the lug and engage the other part. The crank may be formed as shown in Fig. 6, the cord being attached to the part o<2>. The handle-bar may actuate a spring drum on the front or rear wheel acting through ratchet mechanism. According to the Provisional Specification, in the case of a lady's machine the links may be constructed to fold downwards.
Patent GB-190015217-A (GB)
Title: Letter File.
Inventor: MAY GUSTAV
Filed: 1900-08-27
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 15,217. May, G. Aug. 27. Filing papers.-Fig. 1 shows a plan, partly in section. The letters are filed on the wires b. The arched wires c carry toothed pinions e, engaging with racks f in the sliding bar h, and are maintained in the open or closed positions, by the spring-held piece k<1>, which enters one or other of the angular recesses m.
Patent GB-190018041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dress Suspenders
Inventor: ROSS JAMES MCILWAINE
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 18,041. Ross, J. M., and Riddell, A. A. H. Oct. 10. Suspenders for articles of dress.-The dress suspender consists of a girdle or waistband A on which slide suspensory chains ur their equivalents B, at the lower end of each of which is a spring clip C with rounded edges to prevent injury to the dress fabric.
Patent GB-190102532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clutches for Variable Speed and Reversing Gears for Automobiles and other Machines.
Inventor: CLARK HAROLD WIBMER
Filed: 1901-02-06
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 2532. Clark, H. W. Feb. 6. Clutches; toothed gearing.-Consists of means for connecting and disconnecting toothed, chain, or other gear wheels with the shaft or hub on which they are mounted by the use of radiallymoving keys or clutches. Figs. 3 and 4 show in longitudinal and tranverse section one form of the invention. In this, 2, 3, 4 are wheels that it is desired to clutch to the shaft 5. For this purpose, radially-sliding keys 14, 15, 16 are provided, and the shaft 5 is made hollow in order to accommodate the rod 17 for actuating such keys. The keys are lodged in slots in the shaft 5, and can be thrust outwards, one at a time, by a swelling 18 on the rod 17 which can be adjusted endwise for this purpose. The keys, when thrust out, enter recesses in the wheels having abutments 24, which in the case of gun-metal wheels, as in the example shown, may be in the form of steel blocks. The abutments and the outer faces of the keys are inclined, so that the keys are pressed inwards except when held out forcibly by the rod 17. The bosses of gun-metal wheels may also be strengthened by steel bands 29. In another example, the keys are made longer in the radial direction, and slide in guides so as to engage the wheels nearer the periphery, thus reducing the shearing stresses.
Patent GB-190103232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Regulating Devices for Explosion Engines.
Inventor: MAYBACH WILHELM
Filed: 1901-02-14
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 3232. Maybach, W. Feb. 14. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in and governing. The speed of the engine is controlled by a valve k operated by band or by a governor and placed in a pipe i between the suction pipe f and the top of the oil reservoir b. The opening of the valve prevents oil from being drawn out of the nozzle g into the pipe f. A passage m in the stem of the valve allows air to be drawn into the oil reservoir when the valve is closed.
Patent GB-190107458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sounders for Navigational Purposes
Inventor: LILLEY GEORGE CHARLES
Filed: 1901-04-11
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 7458. Lilley, G. C. April 11. Sounding - - apparatus.-Relates to apparatus in which the depth is determined by the compression of air in a tube closed at one end and open for the admission of water at the other. The opening D is fitted with a non-return ball valve A, which is prevented from rising too far by a constriction C, or it may be a cross-wire. The valve may be fitted in a metal cap secured to the end of the glass tube. The ball A may also be replaced by a rubber band fitting on a perforated nozzle. The upper end G of the tube may be provided with a screw closing an aperture by which the tube can be emptied. The water inlet may also consist of an axiallyperforated screw. To facilitate the reading of the level to which the water has ascended, the tube may be ground or provided with a coloured line.