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Patent GB-189706908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Folding Cycles.
Inventor: ALBAREL ANTOINE
Filed: 1897-03-16
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 6908. Albarel, A. March 16. Folding bicycles &c.-The front forks of a cycle are replaced by a double triangular frame a, b, d, f. The tubes meeting at a are connected by a bolt and nut so as to permit the head m, n of the frame to be fitted over a, b, as in Fig. 5. The main frame o, k, m, n, t is made in the ordinary manner, except that the head m, n is longer. The saddle and handle-bar may be arranged as in Fig. 5, or interchanged, forming a front-driven safety as shown folded in Fig. 7. This method of construction is specially suitable for tourists and for military purposes, and may be applied to tandems and to ladies' safeties.
Patent GB-189707807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supports or Stands for Bicycles.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE ALFRED
Filed: 1897-03-26
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 7807. Johnson, G. A., Dixon, T., and Smith, J. March 26. Stands for bicycles. A base-piece a upon which are mounted two upright pieces b, c, preferably formed of wrought iron, is suitably shaped to receive the hub d or adjoining part of the bicycle f on each side of the wheel g. The pieces b, c are preferably secured to the base-piece by means of the screws m so as to be readily detachable, and the partsp which come into contact with the bicycle may be covered with rubber or other suitable material. The stand may be attached to the forks if desired, or may support the bottom bracket. The stand may be arranged so that the base-piece may be secured to a wall.
Patent GB-189707828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements applicable to Mules for Spinning.
Inventor: DUNKERLEY YOUNG
Filed: 1897-03-26
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 7828. Dunkerley, Y., Dunkerley, M., and Dunkerley, G. March 26 Mules.-The carriage A is steadied &c. during its inward run by reason of antifriction bowls d thereon engaging with spring levers a, one near each end of the mule, which are pivoted to the floor at points near the end of the stretch and act as brakes upon the carriage as the latter runs in.
Patent GB-189709007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Thrashing Grain or Rubbing Out Seed from Husks or Cobs or the like.
Inventor: MARSHALL JAMES
Filed: 1897-04-08
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 9007. Marshall, J. April 8. Thrashing -machines.-Relates to the construction of a machine which may be used either for thrashing grain or for rubbing out clover and like seeds. Fig. 1 shows the machine as arranged for separating clover seed. A represents the ordinary drum mounted within a rubbing-cylinder B constructed in separable halves. The seed passes to a series of sieves in an upper shoe C, and is subjected to the action of a blast from a fan G. The seed then passes to a lower shoe H, and is treated by the blast from a second fan M. The unthrashed heads pass from the shoe H to a pneumatic elevator on the axle of the fan M, and are then conveyed up the pipe S to the cylinder B for further treatment. The seeds are carried. from the shoe H by an elevator T to a rotary screen V provided with shoots leading to outlet spouts for sacking. To use the machine for thrashing grain, the cylinder B is replaced by an ordinary concave, and straw shakers are arranged in the place of the rotary screen V, which is refixed at the back of the machine.
Patent GB-189718450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cut-outs for Electric Lighting and other uses.
Inventor: WATSON ALFRED
Filed: 1897-08-09
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 18,450. Watson, A. Aug. 9. Cut - outs.-To increase the length of the fusible wire and thus reduce the risk of short - circuiting, the base is made with a circular or other shaped boss a' round a considerable portion of which the fusible wire d passes. Recesses a<2>, a<3> are formed in the boss to receive terminals b, c to which the leads and fusible wire are secured. The wire may take a zig-zag course round the boss, the various lengths being separated by ribs on the boss, or a ledge may be formed on the boss to support the wire, the ledge or boss being in some cases grooved to receive the molten wire if fused.
Patent GB-189807277-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Reservoir Pen Holders.
Inventor: WESTLAKE STANLEY NEAL BONDFIEL
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 7277. Westlake, S. N. B. March 25. Pens and penholders.-The ink reservoir A is closed at one end by the screw plug B, and supplies ink to the nib D through the curved duct C. The nib is held beneath the loose sleeve E, and when out of use is covered by the cap G. Two modifications are described, in which the ink reservoir is formed in two pieces, one of which fits within the other, and is provided with a central air tube.
Patent GB-189809549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Varying Mechanism.
Inventor: REEVES MILTON OTHELLO
Filed: 1898-04-26
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 9549. Reeves, M. O. April 26. Belt gearing.-Relates to variable-speed gearing with expanding pulleys connected by a belt having bevelled edges. In order to maintain uniform the tension of the belt, as the pulleys are expanded and contracted, the levers 12 by which the pulleys are controlled are pivoted upon offsets 16 whereby a differential movement is imparted to the halves of the expanding and contracting pulleys respectively. The bearings 28 of the pulley shafts 2, 3, and 30 of the screw shafts, by which the position of the pivots 17 is adjusted and by which the levers 12 are operated respectively, are connected by pairs of flat bars 33 at top and bottom ; these are connected by transverse bars 21 which prevent the levers from rising and the nuts on the screw shafts from rotating. The trunnion collars 6 by which the levers act upon the pulleys are recessed to receive a ring of balls in an annular holder between a pair of hardened washers.
Patent GB-189811106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glass Fountains or Feeding Bottles for Cage Birds.
Inventor: MOHR CHARLES
Filed: 1898-05-16
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 11,106. Mohr, C. May 16. Feeding and drinking appliances for birds.-Relates to means for supplying water or seed to caged birds. The vessel consists of a lower pearshaped portion D with an opening at E within the cage through which the birds may feed, and of a half - round body portion surmounted by a circular neck closed by an airtight stopper A. The vessel is secured by a wire loop C attached to the cage.
Patent GB-189815015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Saddles.
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTBEE
Filed: 1898-07-08
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 15,015. Brooks, J. B., and Holt, J. July 8. Saddles. - Relates to saddles constructed so that the tension of the back and front parts can be independently adjusted. In the arrangement shown, an outer cover a is supported between the peak plate a' and the back-plate a<2>, which are carried by two stretcher rods b. The peak plate a<1> is mounted on a tension bolt d, passing through a bracket c, on the rear end of which works a nut g carrying two spring arms h or links fixed to the forward end of an inner cover j. The tension of the rear part is adjusted by turning the screw d so as to move the nut g and arms h, the tension of the front part being adjusted by the nut m. The arms h may be fixed directly to the outer cover a, the inner cover j being dispensed with. When two covers are used, the outer one may be riveted &c. to the inner one along a middle line, the two sides being stuffed. The frame b may be secured directly to the cycles, or may be connected directly by springs e to an underframe such as f.
Patent GB-189815030-A (GB)
Title: Machinery for Manufacturing Tape Measuring Rolls.
Filed: 1898-07-08
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 15,030. Colley, W. W., and Colley's Patents (Limited). July 8. Rotary machines; numbering-apparatus; cutting- apparatus.-The apparatus is for printing consecutively-numbered divisions, subdivisions, and other matter on a band of paper or fabric, and then cutting it into strips, each of which forms a measuring-tape which may be used for rolling or folding up with lengths of paper or fabric. The paper or fabric C is drawn off a roller A, between pointing and impression rollers F, E, and thence passes to the winding-on roller H, where it is out into strips by a rotary cutting-disc J, as described in Specification No. 4750, A.D. 1887. The printing-roller, which prints as many numbered divisions &c. across the band as there are strips to be cut, is shown enlarged in Figs. 3 and 4. It has one or more consecutively-numbering apparatus, type plates F<1> for any matter required to be printed between the divisions, and plates F<2> for marking the subdivisions. The numbers are printed by sets of units and tens type-wheels K<1>, K', one set for each strip. The units wheels K<2> are advanced by the gear M', M', K<3>, the last of which, as the roller F rotates, strikes a fixed tooth G<2> on the stationary axis G. The tens wheels K<1> are advanced at every complete rotation of the units wheels by the gear L<1>, L', N<1>, the last wheel striking a tooth P' on a spring piston P', P, which is normally depressed by a cam disc K<4> secured to the wheel K<3>, but allowed to rise into active position once in every rotation of the cam by a recess K<5>. If it is desired to return the tens wheels to zero after, say, 40 has been printed, and then to start again, a segmental wheel N<2>, Fig. 6, is secured to the wheel N', and a fixed toothed segment G<3> placed in position to gear with it.
Patent GB-189819548-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Hanging Up Trousers.
Inventor: WILLIAMS GEORGE G
Filed: 1898-09-14
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 19,548. Williams, G. G. Sept. 14. Suspenders for articles of dress; trouser stretchers. -Relates to appliances for hanging-up trousers and serving also to stretch them by their own weight. The appliance shown in Figs. 1 and 2 consists of two bars 1, 2, between which the extremities of the trousers are placed and the bars are forced together by the eccentric disc 5 operated by the handle 10. There are two discs 5 in use, one at each end of the bars. The appliance is hung up by the loop 11. Fig. 4 shows a modification consisting of two bars 1, 2 connected by spring hinges 14, and opened by means of handles 15.
Patent GB-189819554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Closing Devices for Bottles, and similar Receptacles.
Inventor: HOFFMAN EDMUND
Filed: 1898-09-14
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 19,554. Hoffman, E., Frist, R. P., Whiteley, C. E. E., Whiteley, W. G., and Whiteley, H. Sept. 14. Stoppers.-The neck A<1> of the bottle &c. is formed with vertical grooves a<1> opening into horizontal grooves a<2>, the shoulders at the junctions of the grooves being inclined, a s shown. The vessel is closed by the metal cap B, which is provided with a packing- washer C of cork &c., and is formed with internal projections b<3>, b<4>, adapted by entering the grooves a<1>, a<2> to secure the cap in position. The sides of the cap are crimped, as at b<1>, to secure the washer C, but are preferably left uncrimped at the parts b<2> where the projections b<3>, b<4> are formed. The upper sides b<3> of the projections are preferably parallel to the top of the cap, and the under sides b<4> inclined, as shown.
Patent GB-189819827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: POMEROY BENNARD HENRY
Filed: 1898-09-19
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 19,827. Pomeroy, B. H. Sept. 19. Resistances, inductive, for alternating-current arc lamps. A series choking coil A is mounted in the lamp, and provided with a number of connecting- eyes, to any of which a flexible connection a may be secured, so as to include more or less of the coil in circuit, to adapt the lamp for different pressures.
Patent GB-189821033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Rulers or Rolling Pins.
Inventor: ECKERSLEY WILLIAM MARTIN
IPC: A21C3/02
Filed: 1898-10-06
Granted: 1899-10-06
Abstract: 21,033. Eckersley, W. M. Oct. 6. Rulers.- Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 23,113, A.D. 1897. The ruler or rolling-pin A is formed from a sheet of celluloid, the edges being secured by a strip B of xylonite or the like, which may be adapted to receive advertisements or the like, or be marked as a rule or scale. The ends may be closed by cap discs, and an aperture may be provided in the side of the ruler for the insertion of pencils, pens, or penholders, the device then serving as a box or case. The aperture may be covered by a sliding lid. Or a solid core, provided with handles at the ends, may be inserted into the ruler. Lettering may be formed in the celluloid of the rolling-pin during manufacture and thrown up by suitable backing.
Patent GB-189821855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ornamental Fountains.
Inventor: HOLLINGSWORTH CHARLES M
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 21,855. Hollingsworth, C. M. Oct. 17. Fountains.-Spreading-jets are combined with ornamental groups or figures, and are arranged to represent an integral part thereof, such as the wings of cherubs or birds. The jets may also be arranged to rotate or otherwise move the parts. In the example shown in Fig. 1, two semicircular jets D form niches for figures E and also serve to rotate the fountain on the central pipe support A. Other figures H are mounted on rotating heads F', and are propelled by the reaction of jets H<1> which simulate the form of wings. These jets are also made intermittent or varying in strength by arranging the rotating head F<1> so as to partially close the holes in the top of the pipe F as it rotates as shown in Fig. 10. The rotating head B, as shown in section in Fig. 5, fits snugly over the pipe A and rests on a centre b<3>, the holes a allowing a continuous supply of water.
Patent GB-189822652-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Article for Knitting what is known as Cork-work.
Inventor: HARDWICK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 22,652. Hardwick, W. H., and Hardwick, T. Oct. 28. Knitting cork work. Instead of using a cork with pins driven into it, a hollow cone cylinder or tube A is used, and the pins D stamped, cut, or moulded from it. The pins may be stamped &c. from a separate piece, and be secured to the metal cone &c. by any suitable method.
Patent GB-189825303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Bedsteads.
Inventor: WHITFIELD SAMUEL ILSLEY
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 25,303. Wbitfield, S. I. Nov. 30. Bedsteads. - I n extended end bedsteads the corner block is in two parts A, A<1>. The part A', in one with the end angleiron C, has a male dovetail to engage a female dovetail on the part A cast with the pillar and a female dovetail e<1> to receive a corresponding projection on the side bar E. The object of the invention is to save space in packing. Other forms of joint may be used.
Patent GB-189904874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding, Swivelling, or Folding Partitions, Doors, Windows, or the like.
Inventor: WHITELEY HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 4874. Whiteley, H. March 6. Partitions; doors; windows.-Partitions &c. are constructed of a number of leaves hinged together so as to fold against the side of the room. The end leaf A is suspended from a rail J by a roller K mounted in a bracket L arranged to swivel on a vertical spindle B, which is mounted in brackets of the leaf, and carries pinions C, D gearing with fixed racks E, F. The other leaves are supported by rollers V, carried by swivelling brackets, and guided by antifriction runners T and forks or guide pins X. The racks may extend from one end of the room to the other, in which case the leaves are mounted independently, and each leaf is fitted with a spindle and pinions.
Patent GB-189909100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fabrics Made in Imitation of Fur or Down-bearing Skins.
Inventor: SHEVILL GEORGE R
IPC: A41H41/00
Filed: 1899-05-01
Granted: 1900-05-01
Abstract: 9100. Shevill, G. R. May 1. Knitted fabrics. -Imitation fur or down-bearingskins, Fig. 2, are produced by feeding the fur or down 3 on to a fabric or backing 2 while being knitted, or woven, so that the fur &c. enters into and is secured in the loops or meshes formed by the thread or threads composing the fabric.
Patent GB-189910768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 10,768. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Fleming, R.]. May 23. Drawings to Specification. Resistances, inductive. A series reactance for an alternating-current arc lamp consists of a coil wound on a circular laminated iron core, containing a short air-gap ; the core is supported on guide-rods by springs, to avoid production of noise.
Patent GB-189924469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Ores.
Inventor: GANELIN SOLOMON
Filed: 1899-12-08
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 24,469. Ganelin, S. Dec. 8. Metals, extracting; lead; silver.-Relates to the treatment of ores, especially those containing silver and lead. Reference is made to Specification No. 26,046, A.D. 1897. The ore is first roasted, if necessary, to convert the metals into oxides, and is then added to a fused halogen metal salt, preferably the fused double chloride of zinc and sodium in the manner described in the Specification mentioned. The Provisional Specification states that the metals may be obtained direct from the fused mass by electrolysis or by precipitation with another metal.
Patent GB-190005050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Asynchronous Rotary Converters & other Dynamo-electric Machines
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-03-16
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 5050. Thompson, W. P., [Helios Electricitõts Actiengesellschaft]. March 16. Converting alternating and direct currents; transformers. - Relates to asynchronous rotary converters and like machines, the stator being supplied from two entirely-independent sources of energy. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the connections of a battery and of a transformer to a four-coil winding, a and b being " neutral " or "zero" points in relation to the battery, and c and d "neutral" in relation to the alternating current. These neutral points and connections are made in or on the windings themselves, and are not obtained artificially. Fig. 3 shows a winding to obtain an 8-polar field. Similarly, connection can be made with coils for producing a rotary field. In working with a simple alternating current, an auxiliary winding is usually required for starting. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 6<a>, the additional winding is employed for carrying the direct current when the machine is working, a switch U being employed to make the required connections. The starting-connections are shown in full lines. When the machine is working, the starting-winding a is switched off, and the battery B connected up. In order to reduce sparking at the commutator due to a pulsating field, a winding is placed in teeth formed on the stator to counteract the effect of the rotary field. These windings may be short-circuited and arranged like a Gramme ring, or may be in series with the polyphase current.
Patent GB-190010361-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flexible Electrical Conductor from any Point of which a Current may be taken.
Inventor: HALFORD JULIAN ADOLPHE
Filed: 1900-06-06
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 10,361. Halford, J. A. June 6. Cables.-Flexible conductors are constructed for the attachment of lamps as described in Specification No. 18,414, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Regulating &c.], by means of spikes d and clips e. The cable consists of two conductors a, a of fine copper wires covered with a braiding of asbestos b and a penetrable material c of asbestos or cotton. f is an insulating spacing-piece. The whole may be saturated with paraffin. The Provisional Specification describes another form, in which the conductors are placed on or in grooves in the sides of a rope of leather &c., springs on the lamps &c. engaging therewith.
Patent GB-190010793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Forming Toe Clips upon Horse Shoes and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: MARCELOF HENRI CHARLES PIERRE
Filed: 1900-06-13
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 10,793. Marcelof, H. C. P. June 13. Forging the toe clips of horse-shoes. The straight bar is bent to the form shown by A and the centre part a b is heated to redness and upset to form the clip f by forcing blocks n against the ends of the bar by wedges c, d or the like. The bar is removed by a plate g raised by a screw or by a lever j and rod k. Springs i retract the plate.
Patent GB-190013575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joint Ring Packing.
Inventor: MACLELLAN PETER
Filed: 1900-07-28
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 13,575. MacLellan, P. July 28. Joint-making packing.-A packing-ring for jointing steam pipes and other annular joints is composed of a flat ring A of lead, copper, or soft metal, covered by a strip B of asbestos, rubber, or fabric cut on the bias and secured by being doubled over the inner edge of the ring A. The strip is cemented to the flat surfaces of the metal, and the joint formed by the strip ends is covered by overlapping, or by cementing on a covering-strip.
Patent GB-190015471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: GRAY CHRISTIAN HAMILTON
Filed: 1900-08-30
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 15,471. Gray, C. H. Aug. 30. Moulding wheel tyres.-Means for moulding and vulcanizing the outer cover of a pneumatic tyre are shown in section. The rubber cover A is formed on a mandrel approximately to the shape desired, and is then placed within the two parts of the metal mould B. Inside the cover is disposed a flexible chamber C, which can be expanded by hydraulic pressure adjusted by means of the cock C<2> in the tube C<1>. The tube C' has a flange C<4> which lies in a corresponding recess B<2> in the mould B, whereby the shaped edges A<1> of the cover are prevented from being nipped between the flange C<3> and the mould. The cover may be moulded and vulcanized either separately or together, and the chamber C may either be separate from, or form the lining of the cover. The flange C<4> and recess B<2> may be replaced by a screw-thread and nut.
Patent GB-190101947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drying Machines for Fibrous Substances, Grain or other Material.
Inventor: FRASER ROBERT ATKIN
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 1947. Fraser, R. A., and Illingworth, A.H. Jan. 29. Drying wool, grain, &c.-The damp wool &c. is fed into the top section A' of a double-walled chamber A, and rests on the radial vanes C<1> carried by a shaft B. The material then passes in turn through the lower sections, which have similar shafts B carrying perforated vanes, and it is dried by a circulating current of hot air heated in a steam heater H' and forced by means of a fan or blower into the drying-chamber from a lateral chamber E. The shafts B carry pulleys P, which are normally locked in position by spring catches S' engaging in notches P<1>. By means of a travelling endless cork K carrying knobs K<1> which run up inclined guides 0 so as to engage with the notched pulleys, the shafts are intermittently rotated, and the material falls through the apparatus in stages.
Patent GB-190105534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Locks.
Inventor: LUEBBERT HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5534. L³bbert, H. March 15. Keyholes, obstructing.-In order to prevent the insertion of a key &c. into a door &c. lock from the outside, a plate or plug a is introduced into the keyhole from the other side. This plug is provided with a flat head b, which is covered by the escutcheon or guard c so as to retain the plug within the keyhole. In a modified form, the plug a is formed as a pin. In case there is no escutcheon, the plug may be retained by a pivoted lever secured in place by a hook, or the part b may be formed with slits or recesses, which engage screws in the door on turning the plug by means of a raised ring thereon.