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Patent GB-189707646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Motor Generators.
Filed: 1897-03-24
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 7646. Siemens Bros. & Co. and Leake, H. C. March 24. Transformers.- Motor generators are so constructed that the current obtained and the ratio of transformation can be readily varied. Two armature cores are mounted on the shaft, one having a double winding, consisting of the motor and generator windings, and the other having one winding only. These armatures rotate in separate polar fields. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. A and B are the armature cores, a the winding connected to the commutator a', and b the winding common to both and connected to the commutator b<1>. The magnets C, D are so proportioned as to have different points of saturation. Or they may be made of different material, such as steel and iron. The transformer is regulated by varying the resistance R in the field-magnet circuits, or the field magnets may be compound wound. Instead of having two magnets C, D, one magnet having two poles may be employed, there being a separate winding, preferably in opposite directions, on each pole.
Patent GB-189708788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs.
Inventor: DICKERSON EDWARD NICOLL
Filed: 1897-04-06
Granted: 1897-05-08
Abstract: 8788. Lake, H. H., [Dickerson, E. N., and Bettini, G.]. April 6. Phonographs are constructed with the cylinder 10 mounted on an a x l e, supported in a bearing in one post 6. The cylinder core also carries a driving-pulley 7 and worm - wheel 8. A sound chamber 15, having a diaphragm 16 and stylus 17, is mounted at the end of a bell mouthpiece 18 or tube. The mouthpiece or tube is pivotally supported on a post 11, adjustably secured to the base by a screw 12. The sound chamber is supported by a plate 9 gearing with the worm-wheel 8, and running on a wheel 27 carried by a rod 28. The guide is extended by a wire 30, suitably supported at its outer end. A constant pressure is maintained by a spring 33 attached to the mouthpiece &c. in its axial line, and either connected directly to the post 11 or to an arm 31 carried by the post.
Patent GB-189709292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dog Muzzles.
Inventor: INGRAM JAMES GEORGE
Filed: 1897-04-12
Granted: 1897-06-12
Abstract: 9292. Ingram, J. G. April 12. , Muzzles for animals.-The muzzle is made of wire coated with rubber or rubber compound, preferably by dipping in a suitable rubber solution and vulcanizing. The muzzle may be coloured by dipping it in a coloured rubber solution or enamel.
Patent GB-189710559-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Toy.
Inventor: HAIGH WILLIAM CHANCELLOR
Filed: 1897-04-28
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 10,559. Haigh, W. C. April 28. Race games; rowing toys.-A parlour race game is played with model flat-bottomed boats to which are hinged at e model rowers d holding oars. Through openings or slots in these figures pass threads &c. a which are secured at one end, as to a clamp b, and held in the hand at the other. By alternately slackening and tightening the cord, the boat is propelled forwards, or forwards and then backwards, across the table, the winner being he who succeeds in accomplishing this in the quickest time. Instead of boats, other models may be used.
Patent GB-189710840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sticks for Umbrellas, Parasols, and the like.
Inventor: STAMMERS FREDERICK DIGHTON
Filed: 1897-05-01
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 10,840. Stammers, F. D. May 1. Labels and trade marks, attaching; walking-sticks. -The sticks of umbrellas and parasols, walking- sticks, &c. are formed with a cavity in which any suitable form of trade mark, label, &c. is inserted. Or the mark &c. may be impressed on the bottom of the cavity, or the shape of the cavity may indicate the desired information. For umbrellas &c. the cavity may be formed between the ferrule and top-notch, or the cavity may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189711118-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Combined Key and Permutation Lock.
Inventor: WICHERT CHARLES
Filed: 1897-05-04
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 11,118. Wichert, C., and Eberle, D.. May 4. Locks, key and permutation.-The lock may be operated by a key in the usual way, or may be arranged to require a combination of movements of the key. The bolt E and tumbler e are operated by a follower d' on a barrel D. The barrel is rotated by a spindle, fitting the aperture d and turned by a key inserted in its outer end. By pushing in a pin F to the position indicated by dotted lines, the motion of the barrel is limited when the bolt is shot, a simple movement of the key retracting the bolt. By pushing in a pin F' the pin F is retracted, and by sufficiently rotating the barrel when the bolt is shot, a finger j, on a pin J<1> sliding in the barrel, is brought into one of a number of cam-grooves on the insides of segments G, H. These segments are pivoted to surround the barrel and are normally held together by springs. The grooves communicate with one another through various 'trapped' openings, necessitating a reversal of the rotation of the key and spindle at predetermined times, to allow the barrel and its follower to be rotated sufficiently to retract the bolt. The necessary movements are made by the owner of the combination by means of a dial on the lock case surrounding the key spindle. The lock may be operated from the inside by turning a bell-crank lever M by means of a key, one arm acting on the bolt, the other on the tumbler.
Patent GB-189711792-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Wheel Rims for Bicycles and other Velocipedes, Motor Cars and Road Vehicles.
Inventor: PHILLIPS SYDNEY
Filed: 1897-05-12
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 11,792. Phillips, S. May 12. Felloes or rims. - A jointless metallic rim is formed by stamping into a shallow dish shape two or more thin tinned sheet-iron or sheet-steel blanks, one above the other, and piercing out the bottom, thus leaving a hoop of two or more thicknesses which, by rolling or spinning, is shaped into any required trough-section rim. The shaped rim may be heated to cause the adjacent tinned surfaces A, B, C to adhere. The two or more bottoms pierced out are more readily saleable than the ordinary pierced-out parts, and thus the cost of production is reduced. The various parts of the rim may be composed of a varying number of thicknesses so as to strengthen any particular portion, and the grain of the metal of one thickness may be placed across that of another.
Patent GB-189715951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Mechanism for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: POPE ALBERT AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1897-07-05
Granted: 1897-08-14
Abstract: 15,951. Pope, A. A. July 5. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to the steering- mechanism in a motor road vehicle with a pair of front steering-wheels separately adjusted through differential linkage by movements of the approximately vertical shaft b<7>. This shaft has an arm b<8> engaging with the forked end of an arm on a shaft d. This shaft is mounted on the carriage body by a ball and socket at d<1> and a vertically-slotted bearing at d'. At its rear end it has a worm-wheel gearing with a steep screw on a vertical shaft d<8> furnished at its upper end with a handle or handwheel. This arrangement of the gear permits the parts to remain in engagement notwithstanding the oscillations of the carriage body with respect to the running-gear, and prevents the transmission of shocks to the hand of the driver.
Patent GB-189801541-A (GB)
Title: Albumen Preparations, Soluble in Water, Made from Glycerophosphates and Albuminoids.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1898-01-19
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 1541. Imray, O., [Bauer & Co.]. Jan. 19. Albumens and albuminoids; casein and its compounds.-Albumen preparations soluble in water are made from glycerophosphates and albuminoids. According to one method, the albuminoid (e.g., an albuminate, milk casein, or vegetable casein) is mixed with water containing alcohol or ether, and the necessary quantity of sodium glycerophosphate added gradually, while stirring. The product is heated and water removed by washing with alcohol, after which it is dried to eliminate alcohol. Alternatively, an alkali compound of the albuminoid may be used in conjunction with free glycerophosphoric acid, or the albuminoid in excess may be gently heated with a dilute aqueous solution of sodium glycerophosphate and the solution evaporated or precipitated with alcohol so as to obtain the albumen-sodium glycerophosphate.
Patent GB-189801584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: THIERSANT HENRI DE
Filed: 1898-01-20
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 1584. Thiersant, H. de, and Coulson, W. A. Jan. 20. Acetylene. - Relates to generators specially suitable for velocipedes and other vehicles. A chamber b<1> contains a perforated carbide holder b<2> surrounded by a spiral perforated pipe d, and it is provided with an opening f below, and openings h at the top. This chamber is mounted in another b which has openings p near the bottom and is connected by a pipe i, containing a filter j<1>, with the gas delivery cock j. The outer vessel a containing these chambers is screwed to a vessel m which is charged with water and is fitted with an air inlet pipe n leading to its centre. A cock o connects the vessels a and m. In operation, the apparatus is inverted, and, when the water has flowed into the vessel a, the cock o is closed and the apparatus is restored to the original position. The water then gains access to the carbide and generates gas, the production being automatically controlled by the pressure of gas in the apparatus. A pipe k permits of the escape of excess of gas.
Patent GB-189807503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Refuse Destructors.
Inventor: COX JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 7503. Cox, J. H., and McTaggart, J. March 29. Elevated railways and tramways.-Consists in the adaptation to refuse-consuming furnaces of an overhead railway supporting tipping carriers or skips for the reception and convevance of clinkers and the like discharged from the furnace. Figs. 1 and 2 show in plan and elevation a furnace A with doors on each side, and a portion of two overhead railways B and B<2> with skips H. H.
Patent GB-189809016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machinery for Bevelling the Edges of Glass.
Inventor: LOVE JAMES CLYDE
Filed: 1898-04-19
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 9016. Love, J. C. April 19. Bevelling glass. The plates are clamped to frames A which may be set in any desired position by screws A<1> and A<6>, and by pinions a engaging with racks on the frames. The frames are mounted on tables B running or sliding on rails or guides. The tables are moved to and fro by screws C driven by pulleys C<x>. An additional reciprocating movement is given to the tables by reciprocating the screws C either by means of cam drums c, or by means of cranks and connecting- rods driven from the shaft by bevelwheels c<1>, c<2> as shown in Fig. 4. Four grinding-discs D, mounted on vertical axes on a turntable D<1>, are arranged to operate on the glass in turn. They are driven by bevelwheels e<2>, e<3> from the shafts E. The carriage D' supporting the turntable D<1> is reciprocated by a rod d, crank d<1>, worm-wheel d<2>, and screw d<3> on the shaft E.
Patent GB-189817405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Acetylene Lamps for Cycles, Motor Vehicles,and the like.
Inventor: JEAPES WILLIAM CECIL
Filed: 1898-08-12
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 17,405. Jeapes, W. C. Aug. 12. Motor road vehicles.-Acetylene lamps for motor vehicles and the like are mounted in the hollow handle-bars or frames of the vehicles, the said hollow parts of the vehicles being utilized as the water chambers of the lamps. The stem B of the handle-bar A is closed at its lower end B<1>, and the ends of the bar A are closed by plugs A<2>, which, together with the handles A<3>, may be made removable for filling. The cartridge J<1>, in which the layers of carbide J are separated by plates J<2>, is inserted in the carbide chamber C, which is mounted in the stem B by a bayonet-joint and carries the gas pipe D'. To this pipe the lantern G is adjustably connected by a ball-and-socket joint E to allow of the lantern being turned in the desired position, and the lens G<2> and the reflector G' are hinged to the lantern G to facilitate cleaning. Water entering the hole in the removable plug or bottom K attacks the carbide, but is driven back in the event of the gaseous pressure in the holder C becoming excessive. When the lamp is not required, it is removed, and the end of the stem B is closed by the spring cap L, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-189818494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Whips.
Inventor: DOE JAMES RICHARD
Filed: 1898-08-29
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 18,494. Doe, J. R., [trading as Doe & Sons, P.]. Aug. 29. Whips. - A metal eye A, B is formed on the end of the steel core F of the whip stock, or is attached separately by prongs as shown in Fig. 3. A leather or metal link C or swivel D is connected to the eye A, B and to the whip thong E, which has thus a freer play.
Patent GB-189820294-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Doughing Machine.
Inventor: DOIG DAVID
Filed: 1898-09-26
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 20,294. Doig, D. Sept. 26. Moving-beater apparatus.-A drum C for receiving the ingredients of dough is pivoted on spindles B, and is normally held up by a suitable catch. Two pairs of knives D, D<1> are mounted within the drum, and are revolved by the gearing F. One of the blades is inclined as shown. The blades are notched at the corners so that they may pass the supports, and a filleting f is arranged in the drum to prevent dough from thus remaining in the angles.
Patent GB-189822733-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Use in Riddling, Screening, or Sorting Coal and other Minerals.
Inventor: WAIN EDWARD BROWNFIELD
Filed: 1898-10-29
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 22,733. Wain, E. B. Oct. 29. Screening coal, minerals, &c.-A pair of screens o, i are carried at their upper ends by an oscillating lever f actuated by an eccentric c and rod d. Their lower ends are supported on rollers p, j. The screens may consist of perforated plates, latticework, bars or rods, &c., and their inclination may be capable of adjustment. The screened coal &c. may be received by picking or conveying belts, or may be passed over a "nut screen" v, Fig. 4, which is jigged by the rotation of the star-wheels y.
Patent GB-189824227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Platform and any other such Four Wheeled Merchandise Trucks or Trolleys.
Inventor: WHITTLE JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 24,227. Whittle, J. Nov. 17. Brakes; hand-trucks.-Relates to brakes for railway platform and other trucks or trolleys, applicable to other four-wheeled vehicles. When the handle C is dropped or lowered the rod B turns, and the flat, concave, convex, V-, or U- shaped braking-surfaces of the blocks D, attached to the ends of the rod B, are applied to corresponding surfaces on the naves of the wheels. In a modification, the blocks are applied to the wheel rims or tyres.
Patent GB-189901487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Light Wire Casing.
Inventor: DAVIDSON ALBERT
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 1487. Davidson, A. Jan. 23. Conductors, casing.- Wooden grooved casings are formed with a single groove lined with a metal, preferably steel, strip L. The cover may be metal-lined as at P, or the metal may form the cover by itself.
Patent GB-189906571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tools Employed in the Finishing of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: FAIRE GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 6571. Faire, G. H., and Faire, A. W., [trading as Smith, Faire & Co.]. March 27. Burnishing; ornamenting.-Relates to a combined edge-setting and stitch-wheeling tool which, as shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 4, is provided with a shank A formed with a cylindrical portion E. This cylindrical part forms the edge-setter, and has preferably a removable and renewable portion as shown. The stitch-wheel B has a stem B' rotating in the shank and secured by nuts D, D<1>. The shank may be provided with a handle, or may be secured in the tool-holder of an edge-setting machine. C is a revoluble or fixed guard which, along with the stitch-wheel, is recessed to fit the cylindrical portion of the shank. Roller or conical bearings may be substituted for the plain ones shown. Fig. 7 shows a cross-section of a modified appliance in which the cylindrical edge-setter is screwed into the shank and secured by a lock-nut.
Patent GB-189912252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mechanism for Controlling and Indicating Temperature.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS ERNEST HOWARD
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 12,252. Griffiths, E. H., Darwin, H., and Whetham, W. C. D. June 12. Thermometers.-Relates to mechanism, for indicating a temperature limit and enabling a control to be kept of the temperature, in which a spring or the like is held inactive by an alloy or other substance until the temperature of fusion has been reached, when an alarm is sounded and the supply of heat is cut off or reduced until an automatic resetting-mechanism is brought into operation. The mechanism may be arranged upon the end of the tube shown in Fig. 4, which contains the alloy and is capable of insertion through a saucepan lid or of being otherwise arranged. An arrangement by which an electrical contact is made and a signal is given is shown in plan in Fig. 1. The ratchetwheel B is attached to the tube A, and the disc E to the rod D which dips into the fusible substance and lock C. The lever H, pivoted on the hub of the wheel B, carries the pawl J, and is controlled by the spring K, which is stronger than the spring P which pulls on the lever E<1> of the disc E. The cam L, which is rotated by clockwork, causes the lever H to oscillate, and the wheel B to advance step by step when the lock C has fused. The severing of the connection between the rod D and the tube A causes the lever E<1> to be moved to make contact with the stud N and the alarm to be sounded. When the locking-metal resolidifies, the wheel B and tube A are rotated together until the lever E' comes against the stop O and the apparatus is reset. The arrangement may be modified, for instance, to control a gas cock.
Patent GB-189916337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches, principally for use in Cycles.
Inventor: HYDE CHARLES AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1899-08-11
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 16,337. Hyde, C. A. Aug. 11. Clutches for free-wheel mechanism for cycles. The chain-wheel C turns loosely on a collar b on the hub a, and is recessed to receive a clutch disc d, which is screwed on the collar b against a flange thereon. The disc d is formed with a series of openings e to receive radially-arranged clutch rollers f, which are kept in action by springs g enclosed in circumferential grooves, or in oblique holes closed by screw plugs. The clutch may be fitted to the crank-axle, and is applicable for actuating back-pedalling brakes.
Patent GB-189918401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Holders.
Inventor: THUESTAD MORTHEN JOHANNESEN
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 18,401. ThuÚstad, M. J. Sept. 12. Door holders.-A spring catch for holding the doors of steamers &c. consists of a hook 13 pivoted to a pin 8, which is carried by a sleeve 5 attached by a flange 4 and screws to a door 2. An outer sleeve 18, acted upon by a spring 21, masks the hook when the catch is not in use, as shown in Fig. 6. The tail end 9 of the hook embraces a reduced part of a push-pin 12, by means of which the catch is released. The hook engages a staple 14 fixed to the wall 16.
Patent GB-189923681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Concentrating and Recovering Crude Glycerine from Soapmakers Spent Lyes and for Extracting and Recovering the Salt from the same.
Inventor: FOSTER JAMES
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 23,681. Foster, J. Nov. 28. Filters or stainers.-Relates to filtering-apparatus which forms part of apparatus for concentrating and recovering crude glycerine from soapmakers' lyes and for extracting and recovering the salt from the same, the object of the filter being to separate the salt from the liquor. The filters A, which are preferably in duplicate, are connected to the lower end of the concentrating-vessel F. and communicate with it through the pipes B<1> and valves B. Each filter or strainer consists of a bed A<1> of iron netting, copper gauze, and an iron grid plate. The filter box is provided with perforated pipes G to which steam is supplied, a sight-glass E, a door I, a safetyvalve D<1>, and an air-cock -D. It is also connected by the pipe C' with the vacuum space in the vessel F. The steam supplied through the pipes G serves both to drive air out of the filter through the cock D at the beginning of the operation, and also to drive the liquor through the salt which is collected on the bed A'. The steam and liquor are both drawn up into the vessel F through the pipe C', and the salt, when dry, is removed through the door I.
Patent GB-189924952-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Fixing Corrugated Sheets of Metal to Roofs and the like.
Inventor: THOMAS CHARLES
Filed: 1899-12-15
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 24,952. Thomas, C. Dec. 15. Roofs; building joints and connections.-In order to prevent leakage through the bolt-holes of corrugated sheet-metal roofs &c., saddle pieces b, formed with raised conical projections c round the bolt-holes, are interposed between the sheets d and the purlins or supports a. The sheets are supported at a distance from the purlins, so that water of condensation can pass down freely under the sheets. The saddles are secured to wood purlins by screws, or to angle-iron or T-iron purlins by hooked extensions of the bolts f. The saddles may be flanged or formed with projections to engage with the iron purlins. A concave washer e is introduced between the nut g and sheet d.
Patent GB-190002849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Planes or Paring Tools for Boot Soles.
Inventor: KERSHAW BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 2849. Kershaw, B., and Firth, J. H. Feb. 13. Paring soles. Fig. 5 shows a plan of an adjustable band-plane for paring the edges of boot soles, and Fig. 4 a sectional elevation. The vertical portion of the edge is shaved by the knife H, and the upper and lower corners of the edge are trimmed by the cutters G, L, of which the cutter G is in a piece with the knife H and plate F, while the cutter L is adjustable by a screw M for different thicknesses of sole. The sole is guided by gauges U, O respectively in a piece with and adjustable by the screw R upon the arm I. This arm forms part of the stock provided with a tang B for a handle. The plate F has a vertical wing E, which is fixed to the stock by screws D in vertical slots in the stock. The depth of cut is varied by adjusting the height of the knife H above the arm I by means of the screws D.