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Patent GB-189721028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rims for Wheels.
Inventor: STARR FERDINAND WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-09-13
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 21,028. Starr, F. W. Sept. 13. Felloes or rims.-A wooden rim A has its concave periphery provided with one or more metal bands B, secured by arrow-head or other shaped teeth integral with the bands. Perforations may be made through the band, and the metal projecting from them driven into the wood, the spoke perforations b being also made so that the metal is spun or swaged down partially in the perforations through the rim Other modifications are shown in the Specification.
Patent GB-189722220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flushing Apparatus for Water-closets and for similar Purposes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-09-28
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 22,220. Boult, A. J., [Wangelin, F.]. Sept. 28. Waste-water preventers, siphon-discharge. The bend of the siphon c is made to slide in the discharge pipe b, so that the flush can be started by lowering the former. To effect this, the operation of the pull-chain rotates the sleeve m upon the the shaft h and with it an arm n carrying a disc o. This disc has a pin which, engaging with a weighted arm e, the other end of which supports the siphon, raises it, and thus allows the siphon to fall and start the flush.
Patent GB-189725916-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tobacco Pipe Cleaner.
Inventor: RAMPLING ARTHUR THOMAS
Filed: 1897-11-08
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 25,916. Rampling, A. T. Nov. 8. Tobacco-pipe cleaners. -Consists of a plug or cover a adapted to fit the pipe bowl, and having one or more fuzee heads b or like composition on its underside. Advertisements may be placed on the cleaner.
Patent GB-189802274-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means or Apparatus for Cooling Air.
Inventor: NELSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-28
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 2274. Nelson, W. Nov. 26, A.D. 1897, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Cooling air.-A stack e of finely-subdivided metal; such as wire netting, thin rods, &c., is built up in the air chamber g so that the air is caused to pass through it and be cooled by contact with cooled brine or water trickling down over the same from a tray e above to a tray d below it. The invention is stated to be applicable to cooling meat &c. and to the cooling of butter factories.
Patent GB-189803504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes, Cases, and the like.
Inventor: KING ALFRED STEPHEN
Filed: 1898-02-11
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 3504. King, A. S. Feb. 11. Wood boxes; lids and covers.-The sides and ends have two grooves a, b near the top to receive the lid, which is in two parts c, d. If both parts are in the groove a, the lid, which may be secured by bands or in any other manner, fits the box as in an ordinary packing-case ; but, if one part is in the groove a and the other in the groove b, the box becomes a cabinet or box with sliding lids. A portion e of one of the ends is hinged or removable, to facilitate the insertion of the lids.
Patent GB-189807226-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Keeping Milk or other Liquors Cool.
Inventor: GIBSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 7226. G i b s o n , W., and Aston, J. March 25. Cooling liquids.- A vessel A with a tightly-fitting lid B and containing ice is placed in the milk or other liquor to be cooled. As shown applied to a milk can, it is held down by a chain and swivel K. Or it may be weighted so as to remain under the surface. The lid may be held by screws and nuts E, or by a swivelling bar thereon which takes into inclined slots in lugs on the vessel, or by other means.
Patent GB-189812134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Hoists.
Inventor: ALLEY STEPHEN EVANS
Filed: 1898-05-28
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 12,134. Alley, S. E. May 28. Hoists; lifts.-Figs. 1. In pneumatic lifts, between the ordinary controlling-valve and the cylinder A a valve D is introduced which is normally kept open by a spring D<3>, but is closed when the cage hanger B' or an adjustable collar on the piston-rod B<1> reaches a lever E. Sometimes another valve G is added to be opened by the lever E, when the pressure in the cylinder has to adjust itself to a lightened load after closure of the intermediate valve. Safety suspending or retaining apparatus.- Fig. 4. Brake blocks H<1>, H<2> are applied by eccentrics L', L' having crank arms pinned to a chain not shown and a releasing-spring M.
Patent GB-189822468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Speed Changing Gear.
Inventor: TURRELL CHARLES MCROBIE
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1898-10-25
Abstract: 22,468. Turrell, C. McR., and Veulle, F. H. de. Oct. 25. Motor road vehicles, power, driving-gear for. A series of belt pulleys or chain or spur wheels of different diameter, fixed upon the driving-shaft, gears with a corresponding series of wheels, loose upon the driven shaft. Each of the loose wheels is fitted with a spring detent C, Figs. 1 and 2, rounded at its inner end. The shaft is formed with a corresponding recess A<1>, and may be moved endways so as to bring the detent of the wheel it is desired to connect into the recess. The recess opens out on one side to facilitate engagement; by providing another recess A' of opposite hand, the wheels will drive in either direction. The ends of the detents are hollowed to fit over the shaft. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the detent is mounted in the shaft at the end of a spring arm, and eccentric recesses are formed in the eye of the wheels ; they may be adapted for driving in either direction. Instead of moving the shaft, the key may be moved along a slot therein, by means of a bar passing through its centre.
Patent GB-189826935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Distensible Metallic Meshes for Bedsteads, Mattresses and the like.
Inventor: TAUNTON ROBERT PERCY
Filed: 1898-12-21
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 26,935. Taunton, R. P. Dec. 21. Bedsteads; mattresses; spring surfaces.-Quickpitched helical coils c made by an ordinary giraffe are intercoiled one with another and stretched out to form a diamond meshed surface, which is connected to the frame of a bedstead, mattress, &c. by rings &c. d. The coils may be connected together in pairs before or after connection to the frame.
Patent GB-189827395-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Ornamenting Tulle and similar Material.
Inventor: SCHREIBER JOHANNES CARL
Filed: 1898-12-28
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 27,395. Schreiber, J. C. Dec. 28. Lace.-Tulle strips are ornamented by sewing on trimmings a of any kind to produce raised patterns, or tassels c, balls d, or fringes, for use as edgings for curtains or blinds ; curtains may be directly ornamented in a similar manner.
Patent GB-189901760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Smoke Cowls.
Inventor: HUDD GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 1760. H u d d, G. W., and Kemp, T. Jan. 25. Chimney tops.- To facilitate cleaning, the louvre cowl D is made to slide upon a frame consisting of vertical bars a and a central rod d.
Patent GB-189904680-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Packing Pump Plungers.
Inventor: SCHAEFER JOSEF
Filed: 1899-03-03
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 4680. Schaefer, J. March 3. Stuffing - boxes, substitutes for. - Consists of means for packing pump plungers, and is especially applicable to inside plunger pumps, in which the plunger works in a cylinder c connecting two chambers such as a and b. The cylinder c has one or more annular spaces, in the case shown three e, f, g, connected by pipes of small bore as shown, or by small holes, to the chambers a and b and delivery chamber h. The pressure produced in the spaces e, f, g tends to prevent the leakage-of liquid between the chambers a and b. The arrangement may be used alone or in conjunction with packing-rings. Pump plungers may also be packed, as shown in Fig. 5, by means of metal rings n encircled by springs, or by a rubber band y and hempen cords, and, in addition, the chamber w may be supplied with pressure fluid.
Patent GB-189905886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel Rims.
Inventor: SIMMS FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 5886. Simms, F. R. March 17. Felloes or rims.-Consists of a rim specially adapted to receive pneumatic tyres provided with side flanges, such as are described in Specification No. 29,945, A.D. 1897. The side flanges of the tyre take into two U section metal strips c, which are bolted or otherwise secured to the flanges b of the central portion a of the rim. The rim may have a strengthening - strip d against which the spoke nipples may take.
Patent GB-189911302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Apparatus for Removing Pitch from Paving Stones and Paving Blocks and other similar Purposes.
Inventor: WHITFIELD ROBERT
Filed: 1899-05-31
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 11,302. Whitfield, R. May 31. P a v i n g -blocks, cleaning. The blocks are treated by heating to recover the pitch, a receptacle in the furnace receiving the melted pitch, which can be drawn off as required. Apparatus of various forms may be employed. In the form shown, the products of combustion from the firebox a are passed through flues at the top and through the space f about the receptacle 17, from which the pitch can be drawn off by the valve 19. Through the central upper flue passes a conveyer consisting of an endless chain r with brackets 8 for the paving-blocks k. The conveyer is worked by a handle and gearing x, w, v, u. Suitable doors &c. are provided, and flaps 14, 15, 14, 15, lifted successively by the brackets 8, prevent escape of hot gases.
Patent GB-189919800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for use in Wiring or Strengthening the Edges of Cans Covers, Caps, or other Articles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 19,800. Boult, A. J., [Vaillant, G. W.]. Oct. 3. Metal, sheet, wiring edges of.-Relates to a machine for wiring the edge of the rim of a can cover or the like. The operation is performed by dies C and A, which may be fitted in a press of ordinary construction. The wire S is fed into a circular groove a' in the die A, where it is held by a flange b on a ring B, which is made up of several segments so as to be capable of being expanded or contracted. The wire being in position, the can cover R is forced down by the die C, and its rim r is curled round the wire by the action of the groove a<1>. As the die C descends it depresses a rod E against the action of a spring J. An ejector plate e on the head of the rod E engages a sleeve D, which by means of the bevelled collar d<2> contracts the segments of the ring B and releases the wired edge. As the die C is raised, the spring J returns the rod E, and ejects the cover. A collar e<1> on the rod E also engages the sleeve D, which re-expands the ring B by means of the bevelled shoulders d' and brings the parts back to their initial position. The segments of the ring B are guided by radial pins fixed to the die ring A. The wire is fed in through a gap a<4>, as shown in sectional plan in Fig. 10, and is cut off and bent round by a cutter g<1> actuated by a lever G, Fig. 3, and suitable gearing. The rim of the can cover is provided with a corresponding gap. Rolls H. shown in plan on a smaller scale in Fig. 3, feed the wire through a guide I, and the driving-mechanism is arranged so that, a suitable length of wire having been pushed in, the rolls are reversed for a brief period, and the wire is pulled backwards. This action causes the wire to lie towards the inner side of the curling- groove a', leaving room for the rim r to come down round it. The rolls H are driven through ratchet gearing shown to a larger scale in Figs. 4 and 5. A loose pinion h<2> on the shaft h of one of the rolls is driven by a toothed sector F, which is oscillated by a cam. A disc h' is fast on the pinion h<2>, and carries pawls u<1> and w engaging oppositelydirected ratchet discs U, W, which are fast on the shaft h. A disc V with a sleeve v is mounted loosely on the shaft h, and is acted upon by a brake 0 fixed to the framing. A pin v<1>, fixed in the disc V, engages an inclined slot w<1> in the pawl w. When the pinion h<2> is moving in the direction for feeding the wire forwards, the pawl w<1> engages the ratchet-wheel W for a short distance, but is soon disengaged by the action of the pin v<1> in the slot w<1>, the disc V being held back by the brake O. The rolls H are thus given the brief backward movement necessary for tightening the wireas described above.
Patent GB-189920622-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Inventor: SCHRECK PHILIPPE
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 20,622. Schreck, P. Oct. 14. Acetylene. - Apparatus for generating acetylene in which the carbide is automatically supplied each time the gas -holder bell falls. Within the generator is mounted in bearings a<1>, a<2> a drum, from which project radially a number of chambers c arranged in screw form. Each chamber has a door d' held in position by hookfasteners d<2>. Through a manhole in the generator e a c h chamber is supplied with a carbide receptacle, open at the top, perforated at the sides, and provided with a spring so that, when the fastener is released, the door is forced open. The chambers are opened in turn by a ring e engaging each fastener, the ring being supported by chains f<1>, f<2>, passing around pulleys f<3>, f<4> mounted on a shaft g. This shaft, externally of the generator, is provided with a ratchet-wheel, which is operated by a lever, adjustably weighted at one end, and forced downwards at the other by a stud on a bracket attached to the gas-holder bell each time the bell falls. Water is charged into the generator through a valve q<1>. The gas passes through a downwardly-bent tube l to a water-separating vessel m, from thence to a second waterseparating vessel o, and finally through a tube to the gas holder. Air is allowed to enter the generator through a valve, when it is desired to discharge the lime.
Patent GB-189920661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Combining of Glass with Nickel Steel.
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 20,661. Soc. Anon. Commentry-Fourchambault. March 28, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Alloys.-Relates to ferro-nickel alloys having approximately the same coefficient of expansion as glass. The alloys contain either 28-30 per cent. or 42-46 per cent. of nickel. They may be used in connection with glow lamps, mirrors, lenses, or optical appliances, or may form a framework embedded in glass for use in tiles, pipes, vessels, &c.
Patent GB-189921121-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Wheels.
Inventor: LOFTHOUSE JOHN ROBERT
Filed: 1899-10-23
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 21,121. Lofthouse, J. R. Oct. 23. Disc-wheels; felloes or rims; securing on axles; tyres, elastic other t h a n pneumatic ; tyres, non-elastic.- Fig. 1 shows a section of a wheel for barrows and the like, applicable also in a modified form to road vehicles generally. The wheel comprises two metal plates A, having rims B or pins between which a rubber, wood, or similar tyre D is secured on fastening the plates together by bolts C. The wheel may be fitted on to a fluted or other axle E. In a modification, the plates are replaced by rings which are bolted to the wooden felloes.
Patent GB-189922416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: THORNYCROFT JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 22,416. Thornycroft, J. E. Nov. 9. Drawings to Specification. Cleaning tubes.-Jets of steam for cleaning the outsides of the tubes of a water-tube steam boiler are admitted through hollow stays traversing the front headers.
Patent GB-190002063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus to be used for Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: SUGG WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 2063. Sugg, W. T. Feb. 1. Regulators; distribution, increasing pressure locally in.-Relates to apparatus for supplying gas under pressure to an incandescent light installation, the pressure being kept constant and the supply regulated during fluctuations in the consumption. A fluid motor C drives a pump B mounted on a hollow base A serving as a reservoir. Gas enters from the main D, and is pumped, under a pressure of say 9 or 10 inches, through a pipe E to the reservoir, whence it flows through a pipe G and valve b to tLe outlet G'. The valve b is contained in a chamber F supporting cylinders H, I, between which is an inverted cup K, dipping into a mercury seal between the cylinders. A rod c, secured to the cup, has its lower end in a dash-pot i, and its upper end in a guide f<1> on which is a nut g for regulating the pressure of a spring h on the cup. The valve b has a cylindrical body k with a tapering notch to diminish the flow of gas as the valve falls, the valve being operated by the rod c. When the outlet G<1> is reduced or closed by turning off some or all of the lights, the pressure in the chamber F rises sufliciently to raise the cup and partially or completely close the valve b, thus diminishing or stopping the flow. In the latter case, the pressure in the reservoir rises till the resistance of the pump stops the motor. The full supply of fluid is thus always available to start the motor when the pressure in the reservoir falls sufficiently, the reservoir supplying gas while the motor is starting.
Patent GB-190002351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Wagons and the like.
Inventor: STARK GUSTAF ABEL
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 2351. Stark, G. A. Feb. 6. Brakes for wagons. Fig. 3 shows a plan of the underside of the brake apparatus. A push on the guided bar G, which is connected to the harness, causes the links I, pivoted levers H, and links J to rock the levers Can d apply the brake blocks F to the front wheels of the wagon. When the strain on the horse is relieved, a bolt, moving in a slot not shown, draws the bar G forward and releases the brakes. A link P engages a ring Q, and locks the bar G when it is desired to back the wagon.
Patent GB-190007490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Centrifugal Governors.
Inventor: WENDEL CARL
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7490. Wendel, C. April ?3. Centrifugal governors.-The driving is effected by transmitting the motion from the governor spindle first to a casing f and thence to the weights c through the medium of roller or like guides, the object being to reduce friction. The casing is formed with parallel plates a with bearing-surfaces b, on which the rollers act, the rollers h carried by a bead o on the governor spindle driving the casing, and the rollers d carried by the weights receiving the motion. The application to several centrifugal governors is shown in the Specification, differing in the position of the point of suspension of the arms.
Patent GB-190008363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coating or Overlaying with Gold, Silver, and other Metals.
Inventor: HARZ CARL OTTO
Filed: 1900-05-05
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 8363. Harz, C. O., and Miller, H. von. May 5. .Gilding and silvering; ornamenting.-Animal membranes, such as intestines 'of sheep and swine, are washed and freed from grease, and coated with a solution of gelatine and a chromic salt ; gold, silver, or other metal leaf is applied to the coated surface, and the other surface of the membrane is then exposed to light &c. to harden the gelatine.
Patent GB-190009291-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trousers' Stretcher.
Inventor: LEVY ABRAHAM
Filed: 1900-05-19
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 9291. Levy, A. May 19. Trouser stretchers.-Consists of a steel wire spring A of the shape shown, with india-rubber tubing E fitted over the projecting parts G. One of these springs is fitted in the bottom of each trouser leg, and the trousers are hung up by the eyes A'.
Patent GB-190012329-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Hubs for the Wheels of Vehicles.
Inventor: PUGH JOHN VERNON
Filed: 1900-07-07
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 12,329. Pugh, J. V. July 7. Hubs; axle-caps; dust-excluders ; lubricating.- Relates to a metallic hub in which the barrel is formed separately from the spoke flanges, one form being shown in section and end elevation in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively. Each end of the barrel a has a longitudinal slot a<3>, which passes through a screw-threaded tapered hole a<2>. Each spoke flange b is formed with a tubular boss b<2>, which fits on the end of the barrel a, and through a hole c in the boss the lubricator d is screwed into the tapered hole a<2>. A dust - excluding ring g is secured to one spoke flange, and an axle-cap f to the other, by providing each flange with a screwthreaded hole l and two equidistant headed pins i, and making on the ring and axle-cap similar holes l and corresponding keyhole slots k. Screw pins are finally screwed into the holes l. In modifications, the spoke flanges may be made as tubular extensions b<1>, Fig. 9, into which the ring g and axle-cap f screw. The outer parts of the ball races are formed from steel cups h, which may be either separate pieces, Fig. 1, or part of the spoke flanges, Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190014934-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Drawing and Enlarging or Reducing Diagrams or the like, more particularly as required for Demonstrating and Teaching purposes.
Inventor: MURRAY FREDERICK AURIOL
Filed: 1900-08-21
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 14,934. Murray, F. A. Aug. 21. Slates and blackboards; educational appliances. - R e - lates to means for copying diagrams, &c., more particularly for use for teaching purposes. The diagram &c. is covered by the frame a, which is divided into squares by means of threads passed through the slots b. A similar frame is placed over the blackboard or other board, on which the copy is to be made, and is secured by a spring clip. The squares on the second frame may be larger or smaller than those of the first, in order to enlarge or reduce the drawing. Instead of employing a second frame, the edges of the board may be provided with slots.
Patent GB-190015160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incubators for Hatching Eggs.
Inventor: TIMAR IGNAZ
Filed: 1900-08-25
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 15,160. Timar, I. Aug. 25. Incubators.-Relates to the construction of incubators in which the eggs are placed in a regulated ascending current of hot air. Several forms of incubators are described. I n the simplest form, shown in Fig. 1, the eggs are placed upon a shelf a, and the air, which is heated by a suitable beating-device l, enters the chambers through the orifices m, m, and passes through the opening d to the eggs, finally leaving the chamber through the openings f, f. In the modifications described, more shelves than one are employed for the eggs, and the hot air is passed over the eggs in a variety of ways, all similar to that shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190023062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Plates or Sheets and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: CRONEMEYER WILLIAM C
Filed: 1900-12-17
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 23,062. Cronemeyer, W. C. Dec. 17. Rolling.-In the pack-rolling of sheet metal, the plant and process are arranged to reduce the number of heating and shearing operations. The bars are heated in a furnace A, and passed through a series of pairs of roughing-rollers B, set to reduce the thickness step by step. Mechanical conveyers C are preferably placed between the pairs of rolls. The plates produced are then sheared at D and piled, after which they are heated in packs in furnaces E. The packs are then rolled in one of the series of finishing-rolls F, and trimmed by shears H. The number of sets of rolls, and the number of rolls in each set, may be varied. The sheets may be left the full length when issuing from the finishing-rolls, so that they may be used for continuous roofing.