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Patent GB-189728262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Vehicles.
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 28,262. Lake, H. H., [Olds Motor Vehicle Co.]. Nov. 30. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to motor carriages driven by gasoline motors, and comprises the construction of the frame, variable-speed and reversing belt and chain gear, and means for controlling and steering the vehicle. Fig. 1 shows the vehicle in side elevation, and Fig. 2 the same in plan. The frame is composed of the motor c with its cylinder at F secured to the bent axle-tree D, and tie-rods e extending from the front end of the motor to the forward fixed axle B. The driving-gear consists of slow-speed chain gear G, H, adjacent epicyclic reversing-gear at K, H<1>, brought into action by the tightening of a brake strap, and two faster speeded sets of pulleys and belts 0, O<1>, Q. The latter are put in or out of action by jockey pulleys at R, R'. The chain-wheel H is made fast on the engine shaft or released by means of a friction clutch H<3>, shown in detail in Figs. 6 and 7. In this, the drum H<2> is gripped (or released) by the inner and outer split rims, which always rotate with the shaft, whenever certain toggle-levers j, j are appropriately operated. The latter is effected by a sliding wedge l worked by a lever with a running pin and groove connection. The reversing-gear is also seen in Fig. 6. The three speeds and the reversing-gear are all regulated by a single controlling-handle s. The control is effected by the rotation of shafts s and s<1> on which are a series of arms or cams for operating in succession the levers provided for making the requisite changes. Steering is effected by another lever z, by which the short axles of the steering-wheels are adjusted. These are made in the form shown in Fig. 9.
Patent GB-189801319-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Building Stones and like articles.
Inventor: KLEBER PETER
Filed: 1898-01-17
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 1319. Kleber, P. Jan. 17. Stone, artificial ; refractory substances.-An artificial stone applicable for building and paving blocks &c. and for firebricks is prepared as follows :-A mixture of pulverized calcined lime and sand, quartz, or similar material is wetted up with dilute hydrochloric acid and the mass left in small stacks for a few hours. The mass is then worked or moulded into the required form, and the blocks &c. subjected to the pressure of superheated steam in a closed drum. As an alternative, the hydrochloric acid may be omitted from the composition of sand or lime and hydrochloric acid vapour be admitted to the drum together with the steam.
Patent GB-189804273-A (GB)
Title: A Smoke Preventer, being an Improved Method of Curing Smoky Chimneys.
Inventor: SHEPPARD THOMAS
Filed: 1898-02-21
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 4273. S h e p - pard, T. Feb. 21. Chimneys.-A conical pipe A is put in the chimney over a hole in a horizontal partition plate B.
Patent GB-189807598-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dobby with Movable Needle-board.
Inventor: SOETERS MARTINUS CHRISTIANUS
Filed: 1898-03-30
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 7598. Soeters, M. C. March 30. Loom dobbies.-Each of the plates b, b<1>, b<2>, b<3>, b<4> forming the card cylinder a is formed with five rows of holes, and each of the five cards placed around the cylinder is punched in five rows to correspond. The needle-board d is mounted on arms pivoted at e, and is moved up and down, to bring the needles c opposite to the five series of rows of holes in succession, by guide-rods f carrying a rotary shaft g which has ten pins or supports f<1>, f<6> to work in conjunction with auxiliary drums k and chains of cards l<3>, l<4>. The pins are arranged in two sets of five, pointing in opposite directions, and are of different lengths corresponding to the different heights to which the needle-board is to be lifted. The drums k are formed with long slots in each face, and the cards are formed with slots of different lengths to allow different numbers of pins to pass through them. Each drum is driven by a notched wheel t from a pin s<2> on a disc s<1>, which is mounted upon a tube r<1> on the shaft r, so that the discs can be shifted longitudinally and either of them brought into action as desired. The discs are driven by gearing q, p, o from the pattern cylinder a, so that the latter makes a complete revolution for each motion of the drum. The ordinary hooks h<1> are connected to the heald shafts by a piece K<7>, passing through a 'guide K<8>, and cords K. The last card of the cylinder a has a slot to allow the passage of a large needle for operating the hook w; when this card is presented to the needles the knife a<1> lifts the hook, and, by means of the rack a<3> and segment a<4>, causes the cam a<5> to act upon the roller d<2> on the supports of the needle-board and lift the pins f<1> or f clear of the slots in the drum k, in order to allow the latter to be moved by the pin s<2>. The card cylinder is reversed by a hook i<3>, operated by the lever i<1> and cord i<2>.
Patent GB-189812312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fenders, Curbs, and Dogs.
Inventor: HELLIWELL JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1898-06-01
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 12,312. Helliwell, J. H. June 1. Fenders; fire-dogs.-The fire-dog A, Fig. 2, is provided with a screwed stem a<2> which passes through an ornament b<1>, or is shouldered, and is secured to the fender or kerb by one or two bolts a<3>, a<4>. The dog may have a screwed stem a<6> secured to the top of the fender by a nut a<7>. The dog may support one or more front rails D. In a modification, Figs. 3 and 4, there are two front supports a<8> and one back support secured by nuts a<3>, a<11>. The rest a'‹ is secured to the centre of the cross-bar a<9>. In Fig. 6 the spigot a<14> fits in a socket s secured by a screwed stem s<1> and nuts s' to the curb, or provided with an L-shaped piece fitting in a socket secured at s<5> to the curb.
Patent GB-189819565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Anti-vibratory Supports for Incandescent Gas or Oil Burners and Mantles.
Inventor: SACHSE ARTHUR OTTO
Filed: 1898-09-14
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 19,565. Sachse, A. O. Sept. 14. Incandescent gas &c. lamps.-Relates to antivibration devices for supp o r t i n g mantles and burner r heads. The mantle rod C and the head J of the burner are mounted upon a heavy piece A, which is itself supported either directly upon the Bunsen tube H or upon a sleeve E thereon by a spiral spring F, expanded at the ends as shown in Fig. 1. An asbestos or other washer G closes the space between the tube H or the sleeve E and the piece A, and that part of the lower end of the piece A which extends beyond the air holes H<2> is cut away internally so as not to interfere with the air supply to the burner.
Patent GB-189821467-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Form of Alternating Current Transformer.
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,467. Veritys (Limited) and Steele, L. J. Oct. 12. Transformers.-The laminated cores a and yokes a<2> are separable, and are clamped by end pieces c, d connected together by tie rods e. The top end piece c is grooved for the reception of the edge of the metallic casing g, so as to be watertight, and on the front is fitted a board m for the terminals &c. The transformer preferably has a single winding a<3> tapped at the required points.
Patent GB-189823752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating or Cooling Water and other Liquids.
Inventor: BARRALET THOMAS EUSTACE
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 23,752. Barralet, T. E. Nov. 11. Liquid heaters, gas, oil, and spirit. - An appliance for heating water and other liquids, especially applicable for geysers, is shown in Fig. 3. The supply pipe e directs the liquid on to a perforated surface a. The projecting tongues c at the sides of the perforations direct the liquid on to further heating-surfaces d.
Patent GB-189826998-A (GB)
Title: Improved Waterproof Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: SPIESS WILHELM
Filed: 1898-12-21
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 26,998. Spiess, W. Dec. 21. Waterproofing; insoles; uppers.-The leather or other waterproof lining b is folded under an extra insole a of similar material, and sewn together along the middle line b<1>. This line of stitching engages the sole a, but the stitches do not pass quite through it. The upper is attached to the middle sole c, and the outer sole to the welt f, in the ordinary way. An additional waterproof lining may be placed between the upper and the ordinary lining b.
Patent GB-189902151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Shaving Hides and Skins.
Inventor: ROOD JOHN
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 2151. Rood, J. Jan. 31. Hides or skins, tanned or tawed, treating. - Relates to machines for shaving hides and skins by means of spirally - bladed rolls. The skin f is pressed between the roll b<14> and the shaving-roll a, the pressure being adjustable by means of the treadle b<15>. A metal apron b<10> receives the skin, and preserves it from contact with the floor. The blades of the roll a are ground by the emery wheel a<10>, which is slowly reciprocated along its driving-shaft a<12> by means of a fork b, lever b<1>, and cam mechanism b<3>. The emery and steel dust, which, if allowed to remain on the knife blades, would discolour the skins, are drawn off by a blast of air led from the fan d<6> to the conduit d. The conduit is open below, and runs parallel to the shaving-roll and emery wheel immediately above the grinding-line. The air blast induces air currents which draw up the dust and discharge it from the machine. -A shield d<10> extending over the shaving-roll receives any dust that may fall, and returns it to the area of most intense draught, where it is again drawn up towards the conduit d.
Patent GB-189905229-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Making and Breaking or Varying High Potential Electric Currents.
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 5229. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M.]. March 9. Resistances.-A variable resistance for use with electric circuit-breakers comprises a metal vessel 14, containing acidulated water, and a contact-plate 15, carried by a pivoted arm 18. Contacts 16 adapted to engage the plate are fitted on the bottom of the vessel.
Patent GB-189906030-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Shaft-furnaces and Kilns for the Treatment of Ores, Ceramic and other Materials.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 6030. Wetter, J., [Freundlich, P. F. E.]. March 20. Metallurgical furnaces; kilns.- Shaft furnaces and kilns for the treatment of iron or other ores, and ceramic or other materials, are constructed of alternate hollow rings A and B, the former being of larger external diameter than the latter and open top and bottom to allow free circulation of air, while the latter have their inner walls perforated and their outer walls formed of hinged or otherwise movable doors or segments. The outer walls of the rings B are also perforated and provided with adjustable slides to vary the area of the perforations. The doors and perforations of the rings B serve for inspection and for the withdrawal of samples of the material undergoing treatment. Fig. 1 shows a kiln.
Patent GB-189906486-A (GB)
Title: An Attached Sack Fastener.
Inventor: KINNERSLEY FRANCIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 6486. Kinnersley, F. J. March 25. Sacks.-A leathern strap or other fastening is riveted, sewn, or woven upon the sack to form a permanent fastening.
Patent GB-189910379-A (GB)
Title: Ticket Tag and Label Holder.
Inventor: OWEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1900-05-17
Abstract: 10,379. Owen, W. May 17. Label holders for attaching labels, tags, or tickets to drapery goods consist of curved or straight metal plates with points at each end. The points are thrust through the label and fabric, and the plate, if curved, is straightened and the points are inclined to the plate so as to re-enter the fabric and so shield themselves.
Patent GB-189911168-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Naphthophenazonium Compounds.
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 11,168. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft f³r Anilin Fabrikation]. May 29. Dyes, artificial. - Naphthophenazonium compounds are produced by boiling with mineral acids the azo compounds obtained by combining tertiary # - naphthylamine bases with diazo compounds. The reaction proceeds, for example, as follows :- Methylphenyl-, methyltolyl-, ethylphenyl-, and ethyltolyl-#-naphthylamine and their sulphonic acids are suitable for use in the process. Methylp-tolyl-, ethylphenyl-, and ethyl - p - tolyl - # - naphthylamine are new bases which may be prepared by the method described in the German Specification No. 96,402. The preparation of the azo compound and its decomposition may be carried out in one operation. The phenazonium compounds produced are valuable parent compounds for the manufacture of saffranine or rosinduline dyes. Examples are given in which the dye-stuffs obtained from diazotized sulphanilic acid and phenylmethyl-#-naphthylamine, diazotized sulphanilic acid and methyl-p-tolyl-#- naphthylamine, and diazotized p-nitraniline and methyl-p-tolyl-#-naphthylamine sulphonic acid, respectively, are employed. The products obtained in the first two cases dye tannin-mordanted cotton orange-yellow tints, and the acid dye obtained in the third case dyes wool orange-yellow tints.
Patent GB-189912941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Sack Lifters.
Inventor: BROUGHTON FRED GRANTHAM
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 1 2 , 9 4 1 . Broughton, F. G., and Broughton, E. C. June 21. Hand-trucks with lifting-gear.-Improvements on the apparatus shown in Specification No. 1392, A.D. 1883, are described. To prevent the sudden fall of the lifting-platform on the hand-truck, it is connected by links to a pair of dash-pots. Each of these consists of a piston e working in a cylinder d fitted at the bottom with a non-return valve d<4> for the admission of air. As the platform falls, the enclosed air escapes through a hole e<3> in the piston closed by a valve e<2>. Oil may be kept in the well d<5>. In a modification, the piston is arranged to work through a smaller range than the platform
Patent GB-189915180-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Cleaning the Channel and Wheel Face of Grooved Tramway Car Rails from Stones, Gravel, and other Obstructions.
Inventor: JULIAN EBEN HILL
Filed: 1899-07-24
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 15,180. Julian, E. H., and Millard, C. July 24. Rail-cleaners for tramcars. The scrapers I and guide-wheel J, which are carried by the bracket H pivoted to a rotatable spindle, assume the position shown in Fig. 2 in the event of an irremovable obstruction being encountered. The spindle is prevented from sliding, and is carried by the pivoted spring frame shown, which is mounted on recesses in the post B by rotatable lugs C, C'.
Patent GB-189915814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Jacks.
Inventor: MARCOTTE ANDRE LOUIS
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 15,814. Marcotte, A. L., and Legros, M. A. Aug. 2. Lifting-jacks.-Consists of two internally and oppositely screw - threaded cylinders a, b, with which a corresponding screw e engages. This screw is rotated either for lifting or lowering by a pawl and ratchet operated by a hand-lever m. Two spring pawls are employed for driving the screw in opposite directions.
Patent GB-189916184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cyclometers and Speed Indicators for Velocipedes and other Vehicles.
Inventor: NICHOLSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 16,184. Nicholson, A. Aug 9. Odometers; speed indicators.-A lens B is fitted, by a celluloid or other holder C, upon or adjacent to the instrument A, so that the index can be read from a distance, e.g., in the case of a cycle without dismounting.
Patent GB-189919384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Clock Systems.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 19,384. Lorrain, J. G., [Macdonald, H. A.]. Sept. 26. Drawings to Specification. Synchronizing and winding apparatus.-Electromagnetic waves affecting a relay are emitted from the master clock to close the circuit of the synchronizing-electromagnet or the winding-motor of a secondary clock. The attraction of the armature of a synchronizing-electromagnet is controlled by a dash-pot so as to prevent operation by chance transient currents due to accidental contact or induction of other systems. The operation by waves from other sources than the master clock is rendered impossible by the employment of a mechanical circuit-closer in the secondary clock.
Patent GB-189921937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fabrics or Stuffs with Horse Hair Weft.
Inventor: GROSSLAUB CARL RICHARD
Filed: 1899-11-02
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 21,937. Grosslaub, C. R. Nov. 2. Horse-hair fabrics. -The horse-hair weft is knotted, as shown at b, to prevent displacement.
Patent GB-189924399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Books and Temporary Binders.
Inventor: HEYDECKER EDWARD LE MOYNE
Filed: 1899-12-07
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 24,399. Heydecker, E. Le M. May 11, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Filing papers &c.-The leaves 7 of a book are perforated near their back edges and threaded upon binding-pins 6 secured to clamping-bars 4, 5, to which the covers 9, 10 are respectively hinged. The cover 9 may be attached to hinge bars 12 forming parts of hinges 11 by means of bent staples 13, and the cover 10 may be connected to hinge bars 15 which are free to slide through bent staples 16 attached to the cover. The binding may be permanent or temporary, and in the latter case any desired leaves may be inserted or removed after the cover 10 has been turned back, as shown in Fig. 2, and the clamping- bar 5 has been released by the removal of nuts 8 on the pins 6.
Patent GB-190002342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dental Tools.
Inventor: AIKEN DAVID
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 2342. Aiken, D. Feb. 6. Dental instruments.-Fig. 2 shows an appliance for removing excess of mercury from amalgams. It consists of handles 2, 3, pivoted together at 1, pressed apart by a spring 12, and provided with jaws, to one of which is pivoted a bracket 8, and to the other a link 4 carrying a piston 5 adapted to work in a cylinder 7 carried by the other jaw. In use, the instrument is inverted, the bracket 8 turned to one side, and the cylinder 7 filled with amalgam. The bracket 8 is next replaced, and the mercury squeezed out by closing the handles. On again moving the bracket, further pressure ejects the amalgam.
Patent GB-190003337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boats, specially Designed for Military use or the like.
Inventor: REY ADOLPH
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 3337. Rey, A. Feb. 20. Oars.-For military boats with framings formed of lances or tent-poles covered with waterproofed canvas or the like. The blade consists of a number of wood or metal sections 1, secured to a canvas backing so that it can be rolled up. The loom and handle consist of a lance or tent-pole pushed through sockets 2, 3, and 4. The socket 3 is rectangular to receive the lance head and prevent it from rotating. The socket 4 is hinged, and has a hole to receive a pin passing through the lance or pole to prevent end movement.
Patent GB-190003745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: MESSER ADOLF
Filed: 1900-02-26
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 3745. Messer, A. Feb. 26. Acetylene. - Relates to a non-autom a t i c generator, and consists of a carbide holder e which is open at the bottom, except for a removable grating g, and is lowered into the generator a through a pipe c. This pipe is furnished with guides l for a bolt k carried by the holder, and the guides are closed at the bottom so that, as the holder is lowered by the rod f, it turns about the bolt k, as shown in Fig. 1, and admits water to the carbide while directing the gas produced away from the pipe c.
Patent GB-190007661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings and Buffers for Railway Cars.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7661. Imray, O., [Willison, J.]. April 25. Buffers; draw-gear; couplings, automatic.-In vehicles fitted with centre buffer couplings as well as the ordinary draw-hook 6 and side buffers 7, lever mechanism is fitted between the draw-head shank 2 and springs 9, so that a long buffing motion may be obtained with a short compression of the springs. Parallel levers 12, pivoted to the strap 3, are acted upon at their lower ends by lugs 31 on the shank 2, while their upper ends bear against shoulders 27 of the sleeve 25, which is connected to the hook 6 and draw-bar 24. A forked lever 28, pivoted to and fitted between the levers 12, bears against the projection 22 on the strap 3 and the shoulders 27. Draught on the bar 2 is communicated to the springs 9 by the levers 12 and 28, while buffing stresses are conveyed to these springs through the medium of the levers 12 only. The shoes 16 of the side buffers 7 bear against pivoted levers 17, the short arms of which engage lugs f on the part 10 of the cradle 10'. In a modification, the shoes 16 are attached to the ends of a plate spring, the middle portion of which passes through a spring buckle secured to the shank of the draw-hook.
Patent GB-190013286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cigarette Making Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-07-23
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 13,286. Boult, A. J., [Calberla, G. M.]. July 23. Printing - apparatus combined with cigarette - making machines. -Fig. 2 shows in sectional elevation mechanism for printing on the continuous paper strip used in a cigarette-making machine. The paper strip h passes from the roll h<1> round a drum 28 covered with a rubber band 27. When bronzing or gilding is to be effected an impression is first made in sizing material by a printing-cylinder 32, bronze powder being subsequently applied by soft brushes 46 rotating in a casing 44. Excess of bronze powder is removed by a cotton wiper 48. The size is conveyed to the cylinder 32 from the trough 38 through a series of distributing rollers, the first of which, 37, is intermittently rotated by means of the eccentric cam 39 and pawl-carrying lever 40. The second roller 36 is oscillated by means of a tappet 43 to transfer size from the roller 37 to the roller 35. Further printing may be made in colour by a printing-cylinder 32<a> to which ink is supplied in a similar manner to that just described.
Patent GB-190014625-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of Drying Photographic Plates, Films and Papers.
Inventor: EDWARDS AUSTIN
Filed: 1900-08-15
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 14,625. Edwards, A., and Nelson, Sir E. M. Aug. 15. Sensitized plates and films; printing-paper.-In a process for drying photographic plates, films, and papers the drying-chamber is fitted with both heating-pipes and refrigerating-pipes, so that the extracted moisture is deposited on the cold pipes in the form of snow, and no addition of externally-dried air is necessary.