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Patent GB-189820414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Propeller Shafts for Steam Ships.
Inventor: CORP JAMES
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 20,414. Corp, J. Sept 27. Thrust bearings for propeller shafts. Sets of balls are inserted between the collar c on the shaft and thrust-pieces d carried by the thrust-block. Grooved rings e, made in two or more parts to facilitate renewal when worn, are secured to the collar, and similar rings may be mounted in the thrust-pieces. The position of the thrust-pieces is adjusted by nuts on the screws f. These screws are mounted in slots in the block a, so that the thrust bearing can be lowered as the shaft bearings wear. Movable pieces m are provided in the thrust-pieces to allow the balls to be inserted.
Patent GB-189912244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motive Power Engines.
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 12,244. Lanchester, F. W. June 12. Balancing rotational recoil.-The object of the invention is to eliminate the vibration due to the intermittence of the turning effort in motors, particularly gas and oil engines, the reciprocating parts of which are already balanced. It is carried out by employing two oppositely-rotating masses which receive from each impulse an equal angular momentum. In the example shown in Fig. 1, the cylinders A, with pistons working in opposite directions, turn about the crank shaft in one direction, while the crank shaft and flywheel E turn at a suitable speed in the opposite direction. In the case of fixed cylinders, Fig. 4, two flywheels E. W geared together and revolving in opposite directions are employed.
Patent GB-189914705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: MERCEREAU FERNAND
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,705. Mercereau, F. July 17. Cameras; change-boxes; shutters.-Relates to a hand camera with change-box, and a shutter for time or rapid exposures. The plates h, Fig. 1, are placed in compartments in a box or drawer e. The sliding lid g of this box is retained by a projection k while the box is pushed in. When one plate is thus uncovered, the camera is turned upside down, and the plate falls into the grooves s, where it is retained in the focal plane by a spring buffer u. After exposure through the lens y the buffer u is pulled back, and the plate falls back into the box. The box e is then pushed in another step determined by a spring catch, and a second plate is transferrdd, exposed, and returned in the same way. The shutter, Fig. 4, consists of, two sliding plates 1 and 2, one of which has an exposure aperture 8. The shutter is set by pulling out the knob 5, which is connected to the plate 1. The plate 1 catches on a knob 6 on the plate 2, and sets it back. A spring detent holds the plate 2, being left in the notch 9 for rapid exposures, and in the notch 10 for time exposures. The plates 1 and 2 are actuated by spiral springs 3 and 4.
Patent GB-189917077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Milk or Cream Cans or Vessels.
Inventor: DRAPER BENJAMIN
Filed: 1899-08-23
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 17,077. Draper, B., and Dutton, W. Aug. 23. Milk cans.-Relates to the covers of milk cans, and to means for securing the same. The cover is so shaped that all the air is expelled from the can when the cover is fastened. In Fig. 1, the cover e is shaped as shown and forms an airtight joint on the seating b<1> of the neck ring b. The cover is formed with a central hole h closed by a valve f. A screw d working through a cross-bar c closes the valve f and secures the cover e. The ends of the cross-bar c fit into recesses b<2> in the neck ring b. The Specification describes another form of cover without a central valve. The Provisional Specification states that the cover may be fastened by a clamp.
Patent GB-189920472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Braces or Suspenders.
Inventor: MURRAY ALONZO DONALD
Filed: 1899-10-12
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 20,472. Murray, A. D. Oct. 12. Braces; shirt fronts.-Braces have attached to them an appliance for holding the shirt front in place in a smooth unwrinkled condition. The appliance consists of straps 5 adjustable in length and connected to the rear of the braces by a clasp 6 so that they can be adjusted vertically on the braces. The front end of each of the straps is provided with an elastic cord 8 which has a clip 9 on each of its ends for attachment to the edges of the shirt front.
Patent GB-189925523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Printing Machines.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 25,523. Evans, W. E., [Wood, H. A. W.]. Dec. 23. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces.-Relates to travelling cylinder machines, and consists more particularly of an arrangement by which two independent webs can be printed from one set of formes. Fig. 3 shows diagrammatically a machine for perfecting two webs a and b from two formes D, E. The web a is printed by the impression cylinders A, B, and the web b by the cylinders A', B', all of these cylinders being mounted in a reciprocating carriage C<1> of usual form. The web a passes from the roll W round continuously-driven feeding-in rollers 10, 11, 12, round a looping-roller 13 and fixed guide-rollers 21, 22, 23, round guide-rollers 24, 25 in the carriage C', under the cylinder A, and round guide-rollers 260 in the carriage. From the roller 260 the web passes round a turning-device 29, 27, consisting of diagonal turning bars and a parallel roller, preferably mounted on the carriage C<1>. The turner may be stationary instead of on the carriage. From the turner the web a passes round guide-rollers 30, 31 in the carriage, under the cylinder B, round rollers 32, 320 in the carriage, and thence round fixed guide-rollers 33, 34, 35 and the second looping-roller 15 to the feeding-out rollers 37, 38, 39. The loopers 13, 15 may be mounted on levers 14 operated by cams 20 &c. and springs 16. The web b passes from the roll W<1> round the feedrollers 50, 51, 52, looper 53, fixed rollers 56, 57, rollers 58, 59, in the carriage, under the cylinder A<1>, round rollers 600 in the carriage and through a turner 62, 61, preferably mounted stationary on the framing. From the turner the web b passes round the rollers 63, 64 in the carriage, cylinder B, rollers 65, 650 in the carriage, fixed rollers 66, looper 67, and feeding-out rollers 73, 74, 75. The arms 54 carrying the looper 53 may be operated by the rods 55 from the looper arms 14 &c. The looper arms 68 may be operated by the cams 71 &c. and springs 72. The webs are drawn through the press when the cylinders are off the formes, and an impression is preferably made in each direction of travel of the carriage. In the carriage on each side of and between the impression cylinders are forme inking-rollers F<1>, F<2>, F<3>, and these receive ink from the rollers 76, 77, 78 of the inking mechanisms. The inking mechanisms may consist of the rollers 76, 77, 78, distributers 79, 80, 81, 82, drums 83, 84, distributers 86, drum 87, vibrator 88 and duct 89. The mechanism for printing the web a may be used alone for printing one web. By omitting the turners and leading the webs direct to the second impression cylinders, the webs may be printed twice on one side, in two colours or otherwise. The second impression cylinders may be rendered inoperative by leading the web a round the roller 480 and the web b round the roller 90, the webs being in this case printed on one side only. The invention may be applied to machines with reciprocating beds.
Patent GB-190006046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Velocipedes and the like.
Inventor: SOLOMON MONTAGU
Filed: 1900-03-31
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 6046. Solomon, M. March 31. Clutches; brakes.-Relates to free-wheel velocipedes and the like. The mechanism is shown in Figs. 1 and 2, and is suitable for driving forward, free-wheeling, and braking by back - pedalling. The ring A is fixed on the wheel hub, and over it is placed the chain-wheel C, having the blocks K bearing on the ring A and receiving the ends of the springs G. These blocks have flanges K<1> on one side, and the fixed ring K<2> on the other. The balls or rollers D are pressed by the springs G into contact with the inclines E in forward driving, and in back-pedalling the pins F, F<1>, between the plates H, H<1>, force the balls or rollers against the inclines E', and make connection between the chain-wheel and the hub of the wheel so as to brake the machine, the action of the ball S, Fig. 5, which is carried on to the narrow part of the spring- pressed ball race 'R on the plate H, being to prevent the further carrying back of the plate H with the chain-wheel.
Patent GB-190009445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Motor, Generator, Condenser, and Controlling Appliances for Motor Cars.
Inventor: THOMSON HERBERT
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 9445. Thomson, H. May 22. Water-tube boilers; feedwater, controlling.-Comprises a generator for steam-propelled motor cars. The construction of the generator is shown in Fig. 4. It is composed of a water back F<1>, tubes F2, and steam chambers F<3> with a casing F, burner opening f and furnace gas exit f<4>, through which the waste gases may be forced by a fan. The water supply is regulated by a float G, Fig. 6, contained in a chamber G<1> communicating with the boiler and operating the feed-valve G<5>.
Patent GB-190014349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Brakes for Vehicles.
Inventor: MCCOLLUM JAMES HARRY KEIGHLY
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 14,349. McCollum, J. B. K. Aug. 10. Brakes.-Relates to friction brakes for vehicles, which can be put on forcibly with slight exertion. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the apparatus, and Fig. 2 shows a section through the drum or casing F. This casing is arranged to be frictionally coupled to the revolving axle A, when it is desired to put on the brake, and its consequent slight rotation, acting through the chain N and levers O, P, forces the brake block 0 against the wheel B. The engagement between the casing F and axle A is effected through the medium of the clutch-like device shown in Fig. 2. On the axle A is keyed a plate D with a flange or rim D' disposed between suitable gripping-surfaces on the casing F and a flange E. These are brought into action by wedge-shaped rollers J. J<1>, which can be operated through suitable rigging from the brake lever L, so as to force the gripping-surfaces towards each other and into contact with the rim D'. The gripping-surfaces are preferably formed of wood running in oil contained in the casing F.
Patent GB-190015258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Weather Screens or Awnings for Vehicles
Inventor: LAKE HENRY BARKER
Filed: 1900-08-28
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 15,258. Lake, H. B., and Lake, S. A. Aug. 28. Hoods, roofs, and weather screens. - Relates to canvas, tarpaulin, &c. awnings or weather screens for brakes, omnibuses, and similar vehicles, to protect the passengers from rain, snow, wind, or the sun. The invention is shown applied to an electrically-propelled tramcar. Blinds D are carried by spring or other rollers A and B, and are attached to steel wires or cords E passing over pulleys e<1> fixed to supports or a framework F. These pulleys may be formed so as to serve as couplings for the rods or pipes of the framework. The blinds may be quickly drawn by turning handles g<1> on pulleys G connected by cords g' or other gearing to smaller pulleys g<2> on the rollers A and B. Each end of the car is protected by a hood H having ribs h<1> pivoted on pins h<2>, the bottom rib being fixed to a support S on uprights s'. Stretchers h<3> engage eyes in the ribs, and the top of the hood, when opened, snaps under a spring catch on the framework F. The hood is opened and closed by a hooked rod. In a modification, the spring rollers A and B are mounted in a casing at the top of the frame, and the blinds are drawn down by a hooked rod and fastened under hooks at the sides.
Patent GB-190022033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Dyeing and for Analogous Purposes.
Inventor: CHURCH HENRY WARD
Filed: 1900-12-04
Granted: 1901-12-04
Abstract: 22,033. Church, H. W. Dec. 4. Fibres, treating. - Relates to machines especially intended for dyeing raw animal and vegetable fibres but capable of being used also for analogous operations. A common form of opening and feeding apparatus is employed, the stock being fed on to an endless apron B and carried by a spiked apron C,first past a knocker-off D, and then past a doffer roll E, whence it falls on to a second feeding apron F. The opened stock is delivered by the apron F into a trough or basin J of the form shown, in which it is sprinkled with dyeing or other liquor by means of a sprinkler head l<2> supplied from the tank K by a rotary pump L. By means of a reciprocating rake M the stock is carried forward and falls down an inclined shoot j<3> into a central opening k in the front end of a rotary cylinder K<1>. This cylinder is formed with perforated ends and sides, and is divided into several longitudinal compartments ; it is supported in an inclined position in the tank K containing the dye or other liquor. As the cylinder is slowly rotated, the stock is gradually carried forward and is ultimately discharged through a central opening at the lower end, and down an incline or shoot k<18> into any suitable receptacle, or into a second similar cylinder K<3>, rotating in a tank K', and provided with a similar discharging arrangement.
Patent GB-190022504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baker's Fittings
Inventor: BARKER THOMAS
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 22,504. Barker, T. Dec. 11. Ovens.-Relates to bread proving, setting, and like bakers' racks. Figs. 1 and 2 show respectively front and side elevations of a proving-rack. Two uprights a, a<1>, provided with handles h and spaced horizontal arms f, are stayed by rails e, e', e<2>, and fixed to the ends of a timber trolley or platform c, which has preferably two wheels d<1> at the middle of its length, and two castors d<3> at the middle of its ends. Trays or shelves g are fitted with ledges g<1>, g<2> on three sides, and with renewable battens g<4> to bear on the arms and project beyond them to serve as handles. The ledges just fit between the arms f, and clear the next shelf so that the tins or loaves are sufficiently covered by the shelves themselves. The bolts of the arms fare covered in by boards i, i. When the rack is used in connection with draw-plate ovens, the side ledges of the trays are placed at the same distance apart as the drawplate ledges, and the trays are fitted with protective metal guides or brackets l, Fig. 5, which are rounded at the corners to allow of tilting to transfer the tins or loaves. A modified form of tray or shelf is shown in Fig. 3. The trays just fit between the arms f, the side ledges g<1> are placed at the extreme ends, projecting pieces g<5> are fixed to the shelf and ledges by metal brackets m sliding between the arms f, and, preferably, battens g<4> are fixed under the part g<5>. Racks on which the bread is placed when baked are made similar but with fronts to the trays.
Patent GB-190108835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tipping Buckets
Inventor: PRICE JAMES
Filed: 1901-04-30
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 8835. Price, J. April 30. Tip-buckets.-The bucket is fitted with a bail H. A lever L, pivoted at P and held down at the other end by springs S, has the lifting-hook G attached to it. The retaining-catch K is attached to the lever L by a chain E, and consequently, when the descent of the loaded bucket is suddenly arrested, the springs elongate, the lever L rises, the catch K is disengaged, and the bucket is tipped. An auxiliary catch N may be attached to the outer end of a lever M, through an eye on the other end of which the lifting-chain passes. This catch may be operated by the impact of the lever M against a stop or weight.
Patent GB-190111760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Spring Hoops and in Tools and Appliances Employed therein.
Inventor: OSBORN WILLIAM FAWCETT
Filed: 1901-06-08
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 11,760. Osborn, W. F., and Briggs, J. June 8. Making hoops for laminated springs. A hoop is formed of the shape shown in Figs. 5, 6, and 7 by any suitable means, and is then treated by special tools in a steam hammer, press, &c., to bend and shape the flanges b<1>, Fig. 9, to fit over the axle-box of a railway or other vehicle. The bottom tool, Fig. 11, has an aperture a to receive the hoop a' and a recess b, flared at c, into which the top plate f is pressed and bent or flanged by the top tool g, Fig. 13. The top tool has side ribs d to shape the upper edges of the flanges and lugs e to fit over the sides of the hoop.
Patent GB-190200404-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Compound Hooking or Folding and Cutting Table for Cloth and other Fabrics.
Inventor: MARSDEN JAMES
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 404. Marsden, J Jan. 7. Folding. - Relates to improvements on the inventions described in Specifications No. 20,858, A.D. 1898, and No. 15,904, A.D. 1900. To avoid the defect due to the bending of the ordinary hooks under the weight of the fabric, the fabric is attached to hooks on discs 17, Fig. 5, threaded or mounted on rods 13. The cutting-table 2, which is mounted on a shaft 3 so as to be turned into a vertical position to receive the fabric, is fitted with a longitudinal shaft 5, which, through bevel gearing 10, 11, is oscillated by a transverse shaft 8, the oscillation of the shaft 5 serving, through the bevel gearing 14, 15, to oscillate the rods 13, to bring the hooks into position to receive the fabric and again to release them, and also to actuate the ordinary hook or hooks 16. The discs are numbered to indicate the number of layers, thus obviating counting.
Patent GB-190201983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Composing, Casting and Setting Type.
Inventor: STUTCHBURY WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1902-01-24
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 1983. Stutchbury, W. T., and Schultz, H. R., Jan. 24. Monotype and like machines.-Relates to the justifying-mechanism of machines such as those described in Specification No. 23,684. A.D. 1894. The circuits of the justifying-magnets are so ar. ranged that two perforations in the strip suffice for justification, and the justification can be distributed over the whole line. Fig. 1 shows diagrammatically the arrangement of circuits. The group of magnets c controls the width of the spaces first cast in the line, and the group d the width of the other spaces or those last cast in line, and the group of magnets a controls the number of spaces first cast, the width of which is determined by the group of magnets c. Some of the magnets of the groups c, d are doubly wound, and the circuits are so arranged that two magnets, one of each of the groups c, d, are in series. The circuits of the magnets a are controlled by some of the contact pins b, and the circuits of the magnets c, by the row of contact pins e. The two justifying-perforations in the strip permit one of the pins 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, or 9 of the row b to make contact, and simultaneously one of the pins 1 ... 9 in the row e to make contact. Thus any one of the circuits of the magnets 0... 6 of the group a may be closed simultaneously with any of the circuits of the groups c, d. For example, if the pin 9 of the row b and the pin 6 of the row e make contact, the magnets 5 a, 4 c, and 3 d are excited, so that five spaces are cast of four units in width and the remainder of three units. The justification perforations are made by depressing the ordinary character keys of the typewriter used in perforating the strip, one character key making a pair of perforations. An indicator is provided to indicate the key to be struck for justifying at the end of each line. A movable index, such as a cylinder, is operated each time the space key is depressed so as to bring a different row j<1> of characters opposite in opening j<12>, Fig. 2, according to the number of spaces in the line being composed. Near the end of the line an index finger is moved over the row of characters on the index, by a finger moving with the pointer c<1>. The pointer c<1> moves over the scale c<2>, and indicate, the number of units occupied by the characters and normal spaces in the line at any time. The pointer c<1> moves towards zero, at which point the line is filled, so that the number of units from zero actually indicated by the pointer at any time are those remaining, or required to complete the line. A projection on the pointer c' actuates the hammer of an alarm bell c<13> as the line approaches completion. The indices are returned to their starting positions after the justification of each line on the depression of a release key.
Patent GB-190205266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Locking or Fastening Railway Carriage Doors.
Inventor: CHEETHAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-03-03
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 5266. Cheetham, J. March 3. Doors, locking automatically or simultaneously.- Upon the roof of a carriage are mounted a number of cylinders a each provided with a spring-controlled piston b and connected to a train-pipe e coupled to a reservoir or pump for compressed air. The piston-rod b<1> is fitted with a crosshead connected to one arm of a bell-crank lever by a rod g. The other arm of the lever carries a downwardlyextending rod i, the end i<1> of which is bent to engage in a slot in a gravity catch j. This catch is mounted in a casing k arranged on the carriage frame, and is adapted to engage a socket l fixed to the door. When the pistons b are held back by the spring shown, the rods i retain the catches j free from engagement with the socket l and the doors are free to be opened. When air is introduced into the cylinders so as to force the pistons forward, the rods i are lowered, and the catches j fall into engagement with the sockets l to secure the doors. Should a door be left open, the catch j will yield to allow it to be closed. The train pipes e are connected from carriage to carriage by flexible pipes e', and suitable stop valves are provided on the pipes to enable air to be admitted or released from one or both sides of the carriages. An auxiliary air pump, operated by an eccentric on the wheel axle of the guard's van, may be provided to force air into the train-pipes to make up for leakage.
Patent GB-190209304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grain and Pebbled Leathers and in the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: PIANKO MENDEL
Filed: 1902-04-22
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 9304. Pianko, M. April 22. Compound fabrics.-Relates to the production of compound sheets of leather consisting of a thick base split 1 to which is cemented a thin covering split 2. " Pebbles " 4 cut from flesh or grain split may be enclosed between the splits, and their grain as well as that of the base split is caused to show through the thin split 2 by the process of "boarding" or " graining." A silk or other fabric may be substituted for the surface split 2.
Patent GB-190212295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glazing Roofs and Structures.
Inventor: HANWELL HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-05-29
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 12,295. Hanwell, H. W. May 29. Glazing roofs and structures.-Rafters or bars of wood or metal are formed with a central projection a<1> and slots on each side to receive the bent lead strip b, which, is preferably secured by pins &c. c. The edges of strips are bent down on the glass resting on the rafter.
Patent GB-190216733-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Frames for Pictures, Mirrors and similar Objects.
Inventor: ROHDE OTTO
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 16,733. Rohde, 0. July 28. Picture frames.- The frames are formed of wooden bars a faced with veneer b, the surfaces of the bars forming obtuse angles with the surface of the picture. The slanting bars are supported at the back by bars c, which impart to the frame a solid appearance.
Patent GB-190219288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pocket Knives
Inventor: KAUFMANN ERNST
Filed: 1902-09-02
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 19,288. Kaufmann, E. Sept. 2. Pocket knives.-The scales a, b are fastened together by the hinged catch v.