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Patent GB-189823669-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Sleeper for Railways and the like.
Inventor: CZIGLER PAUL
Filed: 1898-11-10
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 23,669. Czigler, P., Hirschman, S., Gr³nbaum, F., Wertheimer, J., Friedrich, F., Rosenberg, L., and Kohn, H. Nov. 10. Sleepers. - A mixture of Portland cement, cinders, and sand is moulded on wire netting or metal framework e and compressed in a tubular form. A plug c for holding the spikes, and a coating i for the railway and like sleeper, are made of a mixture of asphalt, tar, hair, and sand, and the plugs c may be held in place by blocks h.
Patent GB-189824232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pivots for Cycle Chains and the like.
Inventor: BREWTNALL ARTHUR WILFRED
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-11-17
Abstract: 24,232. Brewtnall, A. W. Nov. 17. Pins, joint, for driving-chains. The joint pin consists of a sleeve, notched to prevent rotation, and a split pin a which is sprung into the sleeve.
Patent GB-189826204-A (GB)
Title: Ice and Snow Vehicle.
Inventor: SEESER VALENTINE
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 26,204. Seeser, V. Dec. 12. Sledges.-Relates to a vehicle for use on ice or snow formed by replacing the wheels of a bicycle by frames carrying runners with skate blades. The runners 5, Figs. 1 and 4, each carrying two skate blades 12, are mounted on frames 6, 7, Fig. 1, which are fixed to the front and rear forks. The front frame has projecting arms 16 to render it rigid, and the rear frame carries blocks which fit in the fork slots. The vehicle is propelled by thrust rods 27 with projections on their lower ends which are actuated from the usual driving-mechanism by cranks 25 and toothed &c. gearing 36, 37. The thrust rods are guided by revolving rollers 31<a>, and are sometimes fitted with guide-rods 42 and springs. A brake 47 is fitted to the front runner, and is actuated by the usual brake lever through connecting-rods 53, 50, a lever 52, &c.
Patent GB-189900464-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means of Adjusting the Lead of Fishing Tackle.
Inventor: SMALLWOOD WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-01-09
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 464. Smallwood, W. Jan. 9. Leads.-The lead is secured by passing the line at each end into a slot D the sides of which E, F are then pressed together.
Patent GB-189904845-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Registering the Supply of Electricity.
Inventor: ZAHN LUDWIG
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 4845. Zahn, L. March 6. Energy meters. - Registering-mechanism is provided with change gearing controlled by a clock, to alter the rate of registration of an Aron or other meter during any desired part of each day. The meter drives a hollow shaft n, carrying a gearwheel o and one half of a coupling p. Either of two registering-gears is driven by a wheel r on a shaft t, which for this purpose can slide in the hollow shaft n, and which carries a gear-wheel sand the other half of the coupling. Normally a spring x holds the shaft t in the position shown, so that the shafts n, tare directly connected by the coupling, but the shaft t may be moved forward by a lever l, the coupling being thus opened, and the wheel s engaged with a wheel u on a countershaft, through which the shaft t is then driven at an increased rate, by the wheel o on the shaft n. The lever l is movable by a cam f, attached to a star-wheel g, which is retained in definite positions by a spring-pressed pivoted finger. The cam is turned a step when the rate is to be changed, by a pin c on a wheel a, rotated once a day bv a clock, engaging the star-wheel g. The wheel a is provided with a number of holes, corresponding to halfhour intervals, in any of which pins may be placed to change the rate from and to normal. The lever l moves an indicating-lever behind an opening, to show which rate is in operation at any time.
Patent GB-189906267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Sash Windows.
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANNES
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 6267. Stumpf, J., and Lenz, C. March 23. Drawings to Specification. Sash fastenings.-A horizontal rod, pivoted to the upper rail of the sash, is forced into engagement with projections or catches of the frame by a spring, and is released by a cord wound on a spindle, or by a lever actuated by a cord wound on a spindle.
Patent GB-189914615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Balloons or Aerial Machines.
Inventor: BAUER HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-07-15
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,615. Bauer, H. July 15. Propelling and steering.-Air is forced by a blower a in the car through nozzles c surrounding the aÙrostat, some of which can be adjusted for steering purposes.
Patent GB-189918969-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Strengthening the Edges of Thick Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: PUNGS ERNST
Filed: 1899-09-20
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,969. Pungs, E., and Pungs, J. P. Sept. 20. Double and multiple fabrics; selvages.-The edges of thick fabrics, such as are used for belting, girths, sails, &c., are woven with a flange or flanges b, d, g, by reducing the width of certain of the warp layers, to enable a corresponding strip c, e, f of leather, india-rubber, or other suitable material to be attached in any convenient manner.
Patent GB-189920834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks for Coupling and Uncoupling of Coal and other Corves and the like.
Inventor: ASKEW HENRY
Filed: 1899-10-18
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 20,834. Askew, H., and Smith, T. Oct. 18. Couplings, non-automatic, for colliery corves and the like. To prevent accidental uncoupling when two corves bump together, each hook is made with a projection F and a recess or " ket " G, and the opening 0 is only just sufficient to receive the shackle D.
Patent GB-189923658-A (GB)
Title: Car Coupling, Buffing, and Draft Apparatus.
Inventor: MCCONWAY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 23,658. McConway, W. Nov. 27. Couplings, automatic; buffers; draw-gear.- Fig. 6 shows a horizontal section through the coupling, and Fig. 7<A> a vertical section through the locking-pin. The coupling is of the Janney type, the head 1 being pivoted at 3 to the draw-bar 8 and having arms 7 which are acted upon by springs 5, this construction permitting the necessary angular movement as the train passes round a curve. The coupling-hook 40 is pivoted at 40<a> to the head 1, and, as its arm 42 swings inwards, it presses against an incline on the locking-pin 43, thereby raising and passing under the locking-pin, which thereupon drops again into the locking position shown. The upward "creeping" of the locking-pin 43 is prevented by an auxiliary locking- pin 52, which projects into a recess in the coupling- head, and is raised during the first part of the upward motion of the shackle 54 for unlocking the coupling. A spring is provided at the bottom of the pivot 40<a> to exert a constant pressure on the locking-jaw 40 tending to throw it into the open position. When fitted to carriages having ordinary chain couplings, these automatic couplings take the place of the side buffers, as shown in Fig. 1, one being provided on each side, the locking-pins being connected to the cross-bar 45, so that they are both raised together, and the draw-bars 9 being connected by springs boxes 14, pivoted levers 17, and the bar 21, so that the pull on the draw-bars is equalized. The levers 17 are supported on brackets 19, which are connected by bars 22 to the two longitudinal bars 24 running to the draw-gear at the other end of the carriage. The spring 25, which is employed by the central draw-bar 29, is provided at its ends with rods 27 which act on the ends of the side draw-bars 9, thereby causing the spring 25 to act as an equalizer to the side drawbars. The levers 17 and rod 21 may be replaced by a single rod pivoted to the central draw-bar 29 and engaging by forked ends with collars on the side draw-bars.
Patent GB-189925582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Needle Openers for Knitting and like Machines.
Inventor: ARNOLD RICHARD
Filed: 1899-12-27
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 25,582. Arnold, R. Dec. 27. Knitting-machines.-Latch openers are made of some elastic material in the form of a comb, the teeth b of which give in any direction and thus do not damage the needles.
Patent GB-190002656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumping Apparatus for Slip and Glazes used in the Manufacture of Pottery and for other Purposes.
Inventor: SCHOTT GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS JOHN
Filed: 1900-02-10
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 2656. Schott, G. A. J. Feb. 10. Driving pumps; portable pumps. Fig. 1 shows a pump suitable for pumping thick liquids such as slip and glaze used in pottery manufacture, size, tar, oils, or other liquids. As adapted for pumping liquid from one tank to another above it, the pump C is fixed in a rectangular frame L, which is adjustably supported in a plank A by means of a vice B. The flank is fixed over the tank, and the pump is driven by power or by a hand-wheel D and bevel gearing U. The delivery pipe E may discharge through a nozzle F, or through a hose-pipe connection H.
Patent GB-190002979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Marking of Cigarettes and the like.
Inventor: BEEMAN JOSEPH SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2979. Beeman, J. S. Feb. 14. Cigarettes.-Relates to means for marking or indicating the brand of cigarettes provided with internal reinforcing-mouthpieces of rolled paper &c. The mouthpiece end of the cigarette paper is preferably rendered translucent with paraffin wax, which may be coloured, but the moistening incidental to smoking may suffice for this purpose. The reinforcement may have a design produced on it by inks or varnish, or by embossing or perforating, such mark being visible through the outer shell. The mouthpiece may be rolled from a strip of which the end first rolled is coloured and the remainder is perforated, the colour being then visible through the perforations as shown in Fig. 3. The coiled strip, when coloured, is preferably white on the inside.
Patent GB-190003522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Distellers Spent Residues or Wash.
Inventor: SUDRE CHARLES GABRIEL
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 3522. Sudre, C. G., and Thierry, C. V. Feb. 22. Ammonia.-Relates to the treatment of distillers' spent residues or wash for the extraction of glycerine, ammonia, tars, and mineral salts. The concentrated and neutralized residues are discharged on the endless band D in the form of a thin sheet, and heated by pipes ; steam may be admitted through the pipe G. The vapours evolved are drawn off through the pipe H. The dried mass is removed by the scraper I and brush J, and falls on to the endless band K placed in a chamber where a calcining-temperature is maintained. The endless band D may be replaced by a series of endless bands, a cylinder of large radius, or a series of horizontal rotating plates.
Patent GB-190006821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles or Flasks for Carrying and Heating Liquids.
Inventor: HILLIER JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 6821. Hillier, J. W. April 11. Spirit stoves combined with bottles &c. Metal bottles or flasks for workmen &c., for containing tea, coffee, cocoa, &c., are combined with a spirit lamp g contained in a perforated cup f fitting on to the bottom of the bottle. The products of combustion p a s s through the liquid by the tubes h.
Patent GB-190007113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Velocipedes
Inventor: ANDERSON JAMES CALDWELL
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-05-17
Abstract: 7113. Anderson, J. C. April 17. Convertible tandems; multicycles; frames.-Relates to a single-track cycle made up of independent sections so as to be convertible for use by any number of riders from two upwards. Fig. 5 shows a quadricycle for four riders. Each section 1, 2, 3, 4 is fitted with a driving-wheel and saddle, the frames being of the form shown. The front section 1 is coupled to the following section 2 by lugs G projecting from the latter and connected by ball bearings with the tube D. A rod passing through the tube D carries the ball-bearing cones. The other sections are coupled together, as at 10, by links pivoted to the sections and connected by vertical pivot pins with ball bearings. Handlebars Ware fitted as shown. The front rider steers by means of the handle-bar X. The cycle is convertible into two tandems by undoing the central couplings. The front and rear sections, if coupled together, also form a tandem. Various combinations may be made of the three types of sections 1, 2, and 4 shown in the Figures. Steering-mechanism ; handle-bars ; the saddle supports.-The handles X, Fig. 3, of the front section are mounted in horizontal sockets M, and are clamped by nuts B. When these nuts are loosened, the handle-bars can be adjusted or folded down for transport &c. The sockets M are mounted on a stem fitted with ball bearings, which carries a toothed sector A<1> gearing with a sector J fixed to the lug G on the following section. The other handle-bars W and the seat pillars are adjustably fixed in their sockets by the clamping-device shown in Fig. 3. The split socket R<1> is provided with lugs in which works a right and left handed screw S' carried by a handle S, so that, when the handle is raised, it brings the lugs together. A projection R<2> on the handle engages a groove in the handle-bar stem or seat pillar, to prevent lateral displacement.
Patent GB-190007250-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Means for Signalling by Sound on Railways and the like.
Inventor: COUSIN HENRI ERNEST ANDRE
Filed: 1900-04-19
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 7250. Cousin, H. E. A., and Rochatte, L. J. H. April 19. Fog and audible signals; signals on engines; indicators and repeaters, signal; contacts, mechanical ; contacts, electric.-The detonating-apparatus a, Figs. 4 and 5, may be mounted either on the engine or on the permanent way, as shown in Figs. 6 and 13 respectively. In the former case, the operating- rod t of the apparatus is connected to the pivoted shoe 13, and is actuated by the treadle 14, Figs. 6 and 8, which is raised to and supported in the operative position by the helical cam projection 24 on the pivoted quadrant 21. The quadrant may be operated from the ordinary signal connections, so that the treadle is raised when the signal is put to 'danger,' and lowered to an inoperative position when the signal is put to 'safety,' or it may be operated independently. The cam 24 is constructed to complete the movement of the treadle on the half stroke of the ordinary signal, so that the treadle becomes operative although the signal may not, through any cause of failure, complete its full stroke, the portion of the cam corresponding to the second half of the signal stroke being made horizontal. When the apparatus is located on the track, it may be placed on the signal post. The cam plate 21, Fig. 13, is mounted on the spring- controlled spindle 31, and engages the arm 35 on the pivot spindle 17 of the treadle, the second arm 30 on the treadle engaging under the disc 29 on the rod t. An arm on the cam plate is connected by a pin and slot to a lever operated from the ordinary signal &c. In this case, a fixed striker on the engine depresses the treadle and operates the rod t. The treadle and striker may, in'both arrangements, be adapted to complete the circuit of an electric bell in the guard's van &c., to give warning to the guard. The detonators x, Fig. 4, are arranged in chambers d in the magazine c, and are exploded by the strikers g, which are normally supported by the pawls k, and are released in succession by the spirally-arranged dogs p on the sbaft o. The shaft is rotated with a step-by-step movement by the pawl r on the rod t, Fig. 5, engaging the ratchetwheel q, the movement of the shaft being controlled by the centering-pin z engaging in suitably-arranged holes in the disc y. The pin z is carried by the lever 1, 2, 3, and is operated by the pin 6 on the extension s of the rod t engaging a cam on the arm 3. Each upward movement of the rod t rotates the shaft o through one step, and releases one of the strikers g, which falls and explodes a detonator. The detonators may contain a colouring-matter, which is projected on to the ballast by their explosion. The magazine c is pivoted at one end, and is held in the closed position by the locked door 9 of the casing. Instead of being in a single row, the chambers d may be in a series of rows, or, as an alternative construction, the magazine may be circular or cylindrical.
Patent GB-190011038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Internal Combustion Engines
Inventor: KOERTING ERNST
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 11,038. K÷rting, E. June 18. Gas and like engines.-The engine is doubleacting, and the piston uncovers exhaust ports s at the end of the out-strokes; air is then admitted from a pump n, to flush the cylinder, and afterwards gas from the pump m enters. The air and gas enter by the same valve e from pipes f and g respectively, and, as the air-pump valve opens before that of the gas pump, the air forces back the gas in the pipe g before the valve e is opened. The charge receives a whirling motion by contact with a baffle l in the curved entrance passage d. The valves may be arranged as shown in Fig. 3, the currents issuing from them impinging against each other and mixing. Ribs may project into the combustion chamber to absorb the heat of compression. The gas supply may be controlled by a throttle valve, or by opening the pump to the supply pipe during the compressing stroke, the pump valve being operated by the differential motion of two rods and its stroke varied by means of a radius link operated by the governor. The admission valve e is opened by a cam gear.
Patent GB-190017640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dumb-bells.
Inventor: GOLDAMMER ERNST
Filed: 1900-10-04
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 17,640. Goldammer, E. Oct. 4. Dumb-bells.-Relates to the construction of dumb-bells the weight of which can be adjusted. The dumb-bell consists of a hollow bar a, into which bolts formed of two parts b, b<1> of unequal diameter can be screwed. Nuts c and c' can be screwed upon the two parts of the bolt, and any suitable number of plates d can be slipped easily over the bolt and clamped between the nuts c, c', which are provided with recesses e, e for the insertion of a pin-key or fork-driver.
Patent GB-190019217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Triple Signs.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1900-10-26
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 19,217. Wheatley, W. H., [Roots & Heinemann]. Oct. 26. Signs.-Signs which bear three series of inscriptions to be read from the front, and the right and left band sides respectively, are formed of separable parts to facilitate transit, namely, the angular pieces b, b<1> and the frames a, a<1>, a<2>, a<3>. The parts are put together as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, one side of the limbs b and both sides of the limbs b<1> bearing the inscriptions.
Patent GB-190023899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles Jars and similar Vessels
Inventor: FUNK RICHARD WILLIAM HERMAN
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 23,899. Funk, R. W. H., and O'Rourke, T. F. Dec. 31. Stoppers ; refilling, preventing.-Relates to stoppering bottles, jars, jugs, &c., so that they cannot be refilled or re-used after having been once emptied. The casing B is inserted in the neck after the vessel has been filled, and is locked in position by the spring d<5>, which engages in the annular recesses d<4>, a<2> in the casing and neck, the packing-washer H forming a tight joint between the casing and the conical surface a<4> of the neck. The casing is provided with upper and lower tubular extensions b<4>, d, the latter forming a seat for the semi-spherical valve G. The tube b<4> is adapted to prevent tampering with the valve, being closed at its upper end and formed with lateral ports b<5>. The tube d is flared outwardly at its lower part d<6>, which is formed with lateral ports d<7>. The valve G is attached to the rod g, which is loosely connected to the weight g<2>. The valve permits the contents of the vessel to be poured out, but prevents refilling. The weight g<2> may be replaced by a float, adapted to seat the valve and so prevent refilling, when it is attempted to force liquid into the vessel.
Patent GB-190100239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Motive Purposes.
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 239. Purves, W. T., and Notkin Syndicate. Jan. 3. Carburetting. -A carburetter for supplying a motor comprises a rectangular box divided into two chambers A', A<2> by a vertical partition a. A horizontal partition c extends nearly to the back and divides each chamber A', A<2>. Gridiron valves D, E admit air to these chambers, and are screened therefrom by a perforated partition B, and outlets H, I to the motor suction pipe K are provided in the bottom of the chambers. Passages F, G controlled by valves, connect the top of one chamber to the bottom of the other, and the chambers are filled through apertures L, M. By this arrangement, air may be drawn into the top and out of the bottom of either or both chambers simultaneously, or, by opening one of the valves F, G and the corresponding valve D, E, the air may be drawn through each chamber in succession.
Patent GB-190100365-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Car Trolley Head.
Inventor: LITTLER THOMAS JONES
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 365. Littler, T. J. Jan. 7. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-The trolley wire is brought into or held in alignment with the wire or pole by means of a grooved wheel D on its swivelling fork A round which the trolley rope C or wire or a loop thereof is led by suitable guides, such as H, I.
Patent GB-190104759-A (GB)
Title: Improved Driving Mechanism for such Velocipedes as are Driven by Muscular Power.
Inventor: HUGHES ROBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-03-06
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 4759. Hughes, R. F. March 6. Driving-mechanism.-Relates to improvements in the bicycle driving-mechanism described in Specification No. 13,175, A.D. 1899, by which lateral bending of the driving cords or chains is rendered unnecessary. The rear chain wheel d is driven by a chain b from a chain-wheel mounted upon an axle carried behind the saddle. Clutch drums e, mounted so as to rotate the axle during forward motion, are driven by chains or cords f, f<1> connected to levers h h<1> pivoted on or near the rear wheel axle. The levers are caused to rise and fall alternately by cords l secured to the drums e and encircling a guide-drum g.