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Patent GB-189711704-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governing Devices for Fluid Pressure Motors.
Inventor: RITES FRANCIS MARION
Filed: 1897-05-11
Granted: 1897-06-26
Abstract: 11,704. Rites, F. M. May 11. Centrifugal and inertia governors ; cataracts and dash-pots ; electric governors.-The reaction of the valve gear due to inertia and friction on an eccentric or crank automatically adjusted by a shaft governor is made to effect the regulation of the governors for the purpose of varying the cutoff. The effect of this reaction, if the distributing- valves are unbalanced, is a tendency to shift the governing-mechanism so that the cut-off is retarded. The balancing of these forces may be effected by a dash-pot or air cataract cylinder 14, as shown in Fig. 2, provided with a valve 16 controlling the communication between its ends. By opening this valve fully, the dash-pot is practically put out of action ; and by suitably adjusting it the cut-off can accordingly be made to occur earlier or later. The controlling-valve may be adjusted by hand or by similar means. The regulation of governors in the above-described manner is especially applicable to a series of motors and dynamos which are connected with the same main circuit, and re required to work with loads exactly equal or in any other desired ratio. In such applications the governor controlling-valve 16 in each engine is adjusted by a solenoid apparatus, of which an example is given in Fig. 5, the operation of which depends on the differential action of currents derived from the generators the action of which it is desired to equalize. A switchboard and resistances 36 and a supplementary generator 33 are provided with each solenoid regulator for the purpose of enabling the relation between the currents in the coils to be altered by hand, as may be required at starting, before connection with the main circuit has been made, or when it may be desired to alter the relative output of the different machines. A form of centrifugal and inertia governor is also described, especially suitable in one or another of its various forms for use in the combination indicated above. This is devised so as to eliminate variation in, and to considerably reduce, friction between the various parts. It consists of a disc 5, Fig 7, carrying weights 5<a>, 5<b> and supported by springs 40 secured to the block on the shaft. On the face of the disc is pivoted the eccentric sheave 41, which at another point 43 is constrained by a pin passing through an opening in the disc and sliding in a groove in the supporting-block. Movement of the disc is steadied by a frictional device the braking action of which can be regulated. By the use of a governor constructed in this manner, the actions of gravity on the valve and on the governor can be made to counterbalance each other. Fig. 2 shows the linkage 7, 8, 10 connecting the valve and governor for putting these actions in opposition.
Patent GB-189712046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycles and such like Vehicles, whether Motor or otherwise.
Inventor: ELLIS JAMES THOMAS
Filed: 1897-05-15
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 12,046. Ellis, J. T. May 15. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to velocipedes and motor cycles. The handle-bar is made so that it can be laid parallel with the frame. The Specification describes a number of modified forms of the means for connecting the handle-bar to the stem to facilitate this movement. In Fig. 4, B<1> represents the stem and B a collar secured thereto. The top of the stem B' is squared and a seat on the handle-bar A<1> fits thereon. The handle-bar A' is adjustably secured by clips A, A, one of which carries a screw b<13> with locking-nut b<14> to engage a recess in the bracket B, while the other clip A carries a screw working in a block b<10> pivoted at b<12> to the bracket B. In order that the brake lever may turn with the handle-bar, it is connected to the brake stem by an intermediate piece connected to both the said lever and said stem by pin joints. The brake may be held against the wheel by an eccentric cam piece or its equivalent attached to the brake stem and adapted to be turned so as to bear against some rigid part of the handle-bar stem or frame. The eccentric or its equivalent may be so slotted or shaped that it may engage with a correspondingly-shaped part of the steering-stem to form a steering-lock. Means for locking the wheels are also described. A tubular boss is applied to the hub or other outer bearing. A hollow threaded pin, having its end recessed for operation by a special key, works inside the boss, and its end is adapted to work through the oil-hole and bear against the shaft to prevent rotation. A cover, as shown in Fig. 40, is placed over the bell to prevent anything from coming into contact with it and deadening the sound.
Patent GB-189713377-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing or Lassening Jolting in Passenger and other Vehicles including Cycles.
Inventor: LEITCH NEIL
Filed: 1897-05-31
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 13,377. Leitch, N. May 31. Springs, bearing.-The clip B bolted to the axle or other convenient part of the vehicle carries a notched bar D which is surrounded by a spring enclosed by the telescopic casing shown. Spring plates E engage the notches. By turning the spindle g, the springs of these plates are compressed and unlock the rod D, allowing the vehicle body to return to its normal position. Seats.-C-shaped steel springs, as shown in Fig. 10, may be arranged between the seat and framing or, in a modification, an elastic band passing over pulleys is used.
Patent GB-189714718-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mode of Fastening Pedals to Cranks, also applicable to other Cycle Parts.
Inventor: BLUMFIELD THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-06-17
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 14,718. Blumfield, T. W. June 17. Pedals ; clamps.-Relates to a method of fastening pedals to cranks, which method is also applicable for detachably fastening together other parts of cycles. The end A<1> of the pedal pin A is tapered outwardly, as shown, and the end of the crank B is formed into a split clamping-socket having a correspondingly-shaped hole B<1> into which the end A' is secured.
Patent GB-189720714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Application of Forced Draught to Steam Boiler and other Furnaces, and in Apparatus and Appliances employed therein.
Inventor: HARMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-09-09
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 20,714. Harman, W. Sept. 9. Air supply, heating; combustion products, returning to furnaces; baffles. -Relates to forceddraught steamboiler and other furnaces. An ordinary fan a exhausts some of the gases from the smoke - box, and conveys them with air through the pipe f to the furnaces. The relative amounts of air and gases passing through the fan are regulated by the slide d. To strengthen and contract the smoke-tubes of the boiler, ferrules tapering internally are inserted in the ends of the tubes. A crescent-shaped tapering ferrule is illustrated in the Specification.
Patent GB-189728191-A (GB)
Title: Double Cramp and Mitre-block Combined, for Picture Framing.
Inventor: ADAMS JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 28,191. Adams, J. Nov. 30. Cramps, mitre. The tool is adapted for cutting mitres and for clamping together the sides of picture frames &c. in the forming of mitre joints. The work is cramped between vertical ribs F and plates E on screws D. In cutting a mitre, the saw is guided between parallel plates G, G at an angle of 45‹ to the plates F, F. The plates G are formed with lugs J which fit between projections I and are secured to the base-plate A by screws H. The base-plate is channelled at K for the saw. The Provisional Specification states that wood blocks reaching to the plates F may be used in place of the metal guides G.
Patent GB-189800159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Smoke Consuming Furnaces.
Inventor: CORNELIUS PAUL
Filed: 1898-01-03
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 159. Cornelius, P. Jan. 3. Smoke-consuming.-Relates to arrangements for burning low-grade fuel, such as wet and earthy bituminous coal, coal dust, wet sawdust, tan, peat, and similar substances. Fig. 1 shows, in plan, a portion of a boiler plant with the arrangements applied thereto. Air, heated on passing through pipes K in the outside boiler flues, is mixed by means of an ejector H with liquid fuel and forced by a fan G, or otherwise, through the trunks C, N to hollow perforated firebars. The firebars may be cylindrical, or of the shape shown at b in Fig. 4 ; or cylindrical bars may alternate with ordinary firebars. The fuel and air are forced through the mass on the firebars and complete combustion is effected.
Patent GB-189804632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fire Proof Buildings.
Inventor: MAN ALPHONSE DE
Filed: 1898-02-24
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 4632. Man, A. de. Feb. 24. Bending. - Thin bars A for fireproof floors, ceilings, and slabs are twisted at intervals by placing them in slotted blocks or heads, and turning the parts between the blocks by a fork or wrench.
Patent GB-189805803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Preparing Syrup, consisting of Sugar or Glucose, or a Mixture thereof, for use in the Manufacture of Sweetmeats.
Inventor: SHAW EDWARD
Filed: 1898-03-09
Granted: 1899-03-09
Abstract: 5803. Shaw, E. March 9. Confectionery or sweetmeats. - Relates to the preparation of syrup for making sweetmeats, and to improvements upon the apparatus described in Specification No. 24,742, A.D. 1893. The syrup is pumped from a vessel 4 by the pump 3 through a coil 1, externally heated in the vessel 2, to an exhausted receiver 10, the vapour being removed through the pipe 10<x> by the pump 12. The vessel 10 is steamjacketed, and is fitted with double valves 16. 17 operated by the cam 22 through the arms 21, 22 and valve spindles. The syrup is thus intermittently and automatically discharged through a spout on to the cooling-table. The stroke of the plunger 3<a> of the pump 3 is adjustable by sliding the end 3<b> of the rod on the rocking-lever 5. In other arrangements, enlargements may be formed in the coil, and pipes provided for the escape of vapour ; or the syrup may enter at the lower end of the coil, and be discharged at the upper.
Patent GB-189809353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Sails and Wind-vanes on Velocipedes.
Inventor: HUGHES ROBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-04-23
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 9353. Hughes, R. F. April 23. Sails for propelling.-Relates to masts &c. for carrying sails, which are attached behind the saddle. Reference is made to Specification No. 23,826, A.D. 1896. The mast a, Fig. 1, adapted to carry vanes of the type described in the previous Specification, is provided with branches b, c, the former of which fits in the L-pin and the latter is fixed by strings d &c. to the rear forks. The vanes extend from the mast to the rear mud guard. The branch b may be dispensed with, the part a being extended downwards and secured at or near the bottom bracket as shown in Fig. 2. A spar e may be rigidly fixed to the mast to carry a fore-and-aft sail. The mast may be turned by a handle h, and is fitted with a spring i which resists its rotation to prevent shocks. A split collar f embraces the mast and fixes it to the rear forks.
Patent GB-189813806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Actions for Mechanical Organs or the like.
Inventor: GAVIOLI ANSELME
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 13,806. Gavioli, A. June 21. Automatic instruments.- Levers T, which may be variously shaped, or pivoted in different ways, operate valves j by means of stickers k. The valves are acted upon by springs l, and when opened admit wind from pressure chests h to tubes m, thus inflating flexible diaphragms n. These diaphragms operate pairs of flap or lift valves r, s, which are coupled together in the usual way, and inflate or exhaust diaphragms u, the wind for inflating the latter being, contained in a windchest p. The diaphragms n are exhausted through small holes n<1>. The diaphragms u operate valves x which control the inlet of wind to the speaking pipes. The wind chests h a r e disposed as shown, so as to save space, but they may be variously situated according to the disposition of the means for operating the valves j.
Patent GB-189818915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes and Combs.
Inventor: MACARA JAMES FINDLAY DUNCAN
Filed: 1898-09-05
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 18,915. Macara, J. F. D. Sept. 5. Combs, hair.-The teeth c are made hollow, and communicate with a reservoir a for hair oil &c. so that the liquid may be applied while the hair is being combed. The liquid may be forced out by a piston f with spring push-piece h, and the flow may be regulated by a valve d. The holes e may be at the side to prevent clogging.
Patent GB-189819453-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Self-righting Stand or Holder for Photographs, Bills of Fare, and the like.
Inventor: HAHN SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-09-13
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 19,453. Hahn, S. Sept. 13. Stands, card, photograph, and like.-A selfrighting stand consists of a slotted trough-shaped weight G and a pair of rockers S. The rockers are preferably stamped from a blank shown in Fig. 3 ; the tongue part F is bent twice at rightangles, till the notches point upwards and serve to receive the card. The tongues F fit in the slots of the weight G, which is retained in place by the projections L. A sheet of celluloid or transparent material may be wrapped round the weight and rockers as in Fig. 2, its side edges being riveted together ; the card is slipped between the flaps at the open top. The holder may be of leather or other material. In a modification, the weights consists of a lead wire fixed on the bottom of the card, and the rockers are flaps spring-hinged to the card.
Patent GB-189821160-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus or Cafetiere for Making Coffee.
Inventor: DANIEL NICHOLAS
Filed: 1898-10-07
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 21,160. Daniel, N. Oct. 7. Drinking-vessels. -A cafetiÞre is made in two main parts 1, 3, the latter of which serves as a drinking - vessel. It is made of glass, china, or other ware and is enclosed in an ornamental case 3<a> with a handle 3<b> and a dished plate 4.
Patent GB-189825321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Stoppering of Bottles.
Inventor: KEMPER CHARLES
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 25,321. Kemper, C., and Salomon, F. Nov. 30. Measures of capacity; measured quantities, delivering.-Relates to bottle stoppers which are adapted for dispensing the contents of the bottles in measured quantities. In the form shown in Fig. 1, two stoppers B, D, adapted to close the exterior and interior ends of the neck respectivly, are mounted on the same spindle C, which is provided with a suitable knob A. In use, the bottle is inverted when the stoppers are in the position shown, until the space F is filled with the liquid, after which the stoppers are pulled out until the stopper D closes the inner end of the neck, but not so far as to withdraw the stopper B entirely. The bottle is then returned to the upright position, and the stoppers are pulled further out, until the stopper B is entirely withdrawn, so permitting the liquid contained in the space F to be poured out. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the measure N is tixed by its tubular extension 0 to the stopper P, the tube O being of such a size that the liquid is retained in the measure, after the stopper has been withdrawn, until the valve C' is opened by the push A<1>, to admit air to the measure through the aperture F<1> and valve. In a modification, the valve is dispensed with, an aperture in the measure being closed by the finger while the measure is being filled and withdrawn. In another modification, the aperture is closed by a perforated screw cap and washer, the cap being partly unscrewed to uncover the aperture. In another form, the aperture is omitted, air being admitted to the measure by holding it in an inclined position.
Patent GB-189826264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Actuating Mechanism for Coin-freed Machines.
Inventor: RAMSPECK CARL
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 26,264. Ramspeck, C. Dec. 12. Actuating-mechanism; coin action. - A disc b having notches c and pockets e is normally held by a detent d engaging in one of the notches. When a coin is in the top pocket and a handlever h, k is operated, the coin lifts the detent, and enables the hand-lever to turn the disc till the detent falls into the next notch.
Patent GB-189827323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle-stoppering Machines.
Inventor: PINDSTOFTE ANDERS ANDERSEN
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 27,323. Pindstofte, A. A. Dec. 27. Corking; stoppering.-In bottle-stoppering machines the operating-lever M is provided with a balance weight 0. The length of stroke is limited by links S and T. In order to prevent jar at the end of the stroke, the weight 0 is arranged to slide on a rod D under the control of springs P, P<1>. In a modification, shown in Fig. 2, the weight impinges against cushions Q, Q'.
Patent GB-189901748-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Purification of Waste Liquors from Distilleries.
Inventor: STEAD JOHN CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 1748. Stead, J. C. Jan. 25. Drawings to Specification. Sewage filters for treating waste liquors from distilleries are filled with broken coke, brick, ballast, ashes, or other suitable material.
Patent GB-189901850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus suitable for Cycles.
Inventor: SEARLE MARY ANN
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 1850. Searle, M. A. Jan. 26. Brakes.-Relates to brake mechanism readily attachable to bicycles, the brakes acting on the tyre or rim and being actuated through cords &c. in tension. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a lever 9, pivoted on a clip 10 on the head, is connected by loops 15, 16 and a cord 14 to a lever 1 mounted on a clip 3 on the saddle pillar and carrying a brake block 7. The brake may be operated by a bell-crank lever pivoted on a clip on the upper frame tube, or by a lever on the handlebar connected by an adjustable ball-jointed rod with a bent lever on a clip 10 on the head. Similar means may be used for actuating rearwheel rim brakes. In one construction, the lever 1 is connected to a frame carrying the brake blocks, the frame being also connected by links to the bottom stays. Fig. 6 shows two other arrangements of rim brakes. In the form shown in full lines, the blocks 7<a> are carried by a fra.me 7<b> connected to a bell-crank lever 24 which is actuated through the flexible connection 14. In the arrangement shown in broken lines, the blocks 7<a> are carried on arms 29, pivoted on the stays and actuated by connection with the turned-back end of the lever 1. Springs 6, serves to keep the brakes normally inoperative.
Patent GB-189907082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting-jacks.
Inventor: PREVOST CHARLES RENE
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 7082. PrÚvost, C. R. April 4. Lifting - jacks.- The rack - bar p engages with a pinion on a shaft h, upon which a pinion g is also mounted. T h i s pinion gears with a worm f on the crank shaft e<1>, to which an extension length may be fitted.
Patent GB-189910140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hat and Coat Hooks.
Inventor: WYNN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-13
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,140. Wynn, W. H., and Southall, H. W., [trading as Burt Bros.]. May 13. Making hat and coat hooks.-A blank a is cut out as shown in Fig. 3. The ends a<3>, a<4> are worked by press-tools into a U-shape, Fig. 4, and then into tubes, Fig. 5. The tubes are then bent into shape and the hook completed, as shown in Fig. 1, by adding the terminals h, h<2>. Fig. 2 shows sections of the hook on the lines A, B, C. The attachment plate g is strengthened by making it concave, as shown at g<2>, or by corrugating it. Fig. 7 shows a blank c for making a single hook.
Patent GB-189913223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips for Binding Magazines, Periodicals, Music, and other such Articles Together.
Inventor: BAKER FRANCIS ROBERT
Filed: 1899-06-26
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 13,223. Baker, F. R., and Myers, L. June 26. Filing papers &c.-Relates to clips for use in securing music, periodicals, &c. in temporary binders. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the clip open. Fig. 3 shows a cross-section of the clip closed. One side of the clip is provided with a spring b having rounded edges b<1>, and the other side of the clip carries a spring piece e pivoted at d. A narrower clip is employed for thin sheets of music &c.
Patent GB-189915238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Retorts for the Destructive Distillation of Shale.
Inventor: YOUNG WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 15,238. Young, W., and Fyfe, J. July 25. Distillation, destructive. -Relates to improvements in retorts for t h e destructive d i stillation of shale. The retorts a r e arranged together in a bench, t h e upper parts A being the hoppers from which the shale descends to the m e t a l l i c section B and lower firebrick chambers C, heated externally by means of gases generated in subsidiary furnaces E and p a s s i n g through the channels S. The lower portions D receive the carbonized shales, which are fed with a mixture of air and steam. D<2> is an inclined grid to throw the residues on to the inclined discharging - shoot D I, I<1> are inclined holes for breaking up the shale with poking-rods. The supply of air and steam is controlled by a float regulator so as to allow the nitrogen to be obtained in the form of ammonia.
Patent GB-190008877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Necktie-fasteners:
Inventor: HARTMAN EDWARD JACOB
Filed: 1900-05-14
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 8877. Hartman, E. J. Oct. 12, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Necktie fastenings.-A necktie fastening comprises a shield 3 sewn to the back of the tie and formed with a flaring lower end 6, to which is secured a wire fastening consisting of two parts twisted together at 13, one of the free ends 17 being turned back and formed with the hook at the end adapted to engage the other piece after being passed behind the part 6. Each piece is bent and coiled as shown, the hooks 25 at the ends being adapted to engage over the collar bands. The tie may be turned down on the part 13 until the hooks 25 are in position, when it is raised and the shield 3 inserted under the flaps of the collar. In a modification, the part 13 is formed with a projection adapted to engage under the collar band, and the part 17 is pointed and a hook formed on the part 13 to receive the pointed end.
Patent GB-190012571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Hanging and Drawing of Curtains
Inventor: REES WILLIAM ALFRED
Filed: 1900-07-12
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 12,571. Rees, W. A. July 12. Curtains, draw - ing and suspending. -A slitted tube 7 with beaded edges 8 is let into a recess in a wooden pole, or used by itself as a pole. The curtain is hung from a slot 12 in a runner 11, which works on the beaded edge of the tube. Two plates 7<a> may be used instead of a tube. When the recess is on the lower surface of the pole, a projection repre - senting a ring may be fitted to each runner, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190020498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Warping and like Machines used in the Treatment of Yarns or Threads of Fibrous Substances.
Inventor: MIDGLEY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1901-10-12
Abstract: 20,498. Midgley, J. W. Nov. 14. Yarns, warping &c.-The reeds employed in warping and like machines used in the treatment of yarns or threads of fibrous substances, are vertically reciprocated by any convenient means. In Fig. 1, the reed a is carried by a lever o, detachably connected by means of a pin q<1> to a lever q, which is connected by a link s to a counterweighted lever r, controlled by the yarn on the beam e. When desired, the lever o can be detached from the lever q, and actuated independently; the lever o may be held in position by means of a pin u adapted to enter one of the notches v<1>, v<2> formed in a catch v.