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Patent GB-189813212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Switches.
Inventor: COUGHLIN EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-06-13
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 13,212. Coughlin, E. W. Nov. 18, A.D. 1897, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Crossings; points and switches.-Relates to a frog or crossing for passing across a main line rail without making any break in the latter. The frog consists of a base-plate 1 passing underneath the main rail, and a switch piece 18 hinged at 28 to a bracket on the base-plate, and passing over the main rail so as to rest on a block 13 at the other end of the base-plate. The base-plate is also provided with snugs and fishplates for engaging stock rails B, B', and with raising-plates 10, 11 for the switch rail. The latter is made from a piece of rail of the standard section with the web and flanges cut away where it has to overlap the main rail, and with a portion of the web and flanges bent out as at 23 and reinforced so as to support the switch close up to the main rail. The rod for operating the switch is attached to an eye 26.
Patent GB-189815873-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means for Igniting Combustible or Inflammable Gases and Vapors.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-07-20
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 15,873. Thompson, W. P., [Simonini, A.]. July 20. Lighting gas.-Relates to lighters of the class which become incandescent on exposure to the gas. The lighter, in Fig. 2 shown in a form suitable for application to an incand e s c e n t mantle 3, consists of two pieces of webbing, whereof 1 is capable of becoming heated by gas at a normal temperature and communicates its heat to 2, which when heated sufficiently in contact with the gas becomes hot enough to effect ignition. The webbing 1 is prepared by first charging it with a solution of platinum and thorium, or platinum and cerium, and afterwards with a solution containing 30 per cent. to 70 per cent. of the nitrate of the second metal of the first solution, 70 per cent. to 30 per cent. of platinum chloride, and 0À2 per cent. to 2 per cent. of the chloride or nitrate of either iridium, osmium, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, neodymium, or praseodymium. The second webbing is impregnated with a solution of nitrate of cerium, didymium, praseodymium or neodymium, with or without thorium nitrate. In a modification for lighting an ordinary burner, Fig. 5, a fabric impregnated with platinumthorium or platinum-cerium solution and acting as a preliminary heater is rolled into a compact form and enclosed in a cage 7 formed of wire of the platinum group.
Patent GB-189821884-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Legging, and Method of and Means for Fastening the same.
Inventor: BISHOP ARTHUR EDWIN
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 21,884. Bishop, A. E. Oct. 18. Leggings. -T h e legging a, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, is made of a plain piece of leather rolled or otherwise treated to harden it so that it will retain its shape without the aid of stitching or lining. It i s fastened by t w o straps b, b<1>, riveted at the sides c to the legging, c r o s s e d firstly at front and then at the back, and buckled together at the sides. Loops e, f serve to support the straps.
Patent GB-189823628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crank Shafts.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-11-09
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 23,628. Thompson, W. P., [Gesellschaft f³r Automobilwagenbau, Gesellschaft mit beschrõnkter Haftung]. Nov. 9. Flywheels. - Crank shafts for high-speed explosive motors &c. are formed of two sections 2, 3. To the section 2 is keyed a crank arm 5 formed in one with the pin 1, the free end of which is secured in a flywheel 4 fixed upon the end of the other shaft section. The pin is secured in the castiron flywheel by means of a steel sleeve 6, keyed in place. This construction allows of the pin being hardened without affecting the alignment of the shaft.
Patent GB-189823709-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Compositor's Sticks.
Inventor: WICKS FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-11-10
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 23,709. Wicks, F. Nov. 10. Composing-sticks.-Relates to means, in a composing-stick, for compressing composed lines of types containing compressible spaces to the proper length. Fig. 1 shows a plan view, in which a is a short piece of galley for receiving a number of justified lines, and in this galley slides a friction block b. A shelf c is hinged in front of the galley. The line of types is compressed against the block b, and the shelf c is then raised and the line compressed by a slide f operated by a handlever k until the slide engages the stop l. A fixed handle h is also provided. The compositor pushes the compressed line into the galley, pressing back the block b. The piece m is adjustable for different lengths of line, and the block b is also made extensible for the same reason.
Patent GB-189827307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stair-rod Eyes.
Inventor: HARVEY CHARLES
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 27,307. Harvey, C. Dec. 27. Stair rods; stair-rod eyes and fastenings.-A stair-rod eye is made in two parts a, b. The part a, which is fixed by screws to the stair, has its ends turned over at a<1> to form lips into which slide the ends b<1> of the other part b, which is threaded on to the rod. Projections or springs or catches on the part b snap into holes &c. on the part a. Fig. 7 shows a modification, in which the lips b<1> are bent up from the angle-piece b<2>. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 10, 11, and 12, the rod is dropped into the open fronted eye b<1> on the angle-plate b, after which a ferrule a threaded on to the rod is screwed endwise into the eye b<1>, and secured by screwing a nut or washer on to the ferrule. Or a conical split collar a may be slid sideways to engage the open fronted eye, as in Fig. 17 ; or the sliding collar a, Fig. 21, may have a stud a<1> which is sprung between forked or notched parts b<2> of the open-fronted eye.
Patent GB-189903015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pressure Reducing Valves for Preventing the Ramming Action of Liquid in Pipes.
Inventor: PLANQUART PAUL
Filed: 1899-02-10
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 3015. Planquart, P. Feb. 10. Reducing - valves for preventing the breaking of pipes conveying liquid under pressure by ramming action. The pressure in the outlet 0 is regulated by the action of springs R and G on a valve B and a plate F connected by a lever pivoted at C. The compression of the springs is adjusted by screws K and I. A gauge M measures the pressure in the outlet.
Patent GB-189903380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tubes or Bobbins Used in the Manufacture of Cotton, Wool, or other Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: HEGINBOTTOM JOHN
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1900-02-15
Abstract: 3380. Heginbottom, J., and Heginbottom, J. Feb. 15. Bobbins for use in spinning &c. One or both ends of the bobbin may be strengthened by means of a conical metal hoop, which is notched at the parts corresponding to the driving-slots s, and is secured by means of inwardly - projecting pegs P which are punched from the metal of the hoop, and by having its upper edge pressed over a bead or enlargement on the bobbin.
Patent GB-189909536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dust Guards for Protecting the Bearings of Shafting and the like.
Inventor: DAVIDSON ALBERT
Filed: 1899-05-06
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 9536. Davidson, A. May 6. Polishing.-Relates to means for excluding dust &c. from bearings, stated, in the Provisional Specification, to be applicable to buffing-lathes. Fig. 1 shows the invention applied to a self-oiling pedestal. The base A and cover B have extended side walls E with circular openings surrounding the shaft. The circular openings are closed by flanged collars R carrying rings F which fit the shaft. The wires W, twisted round the shaft, intercept lubricant and throw it off, preventing it from coming in contact with the rings F, which would, if of rubber, be deteriorated by it.
Patent GB-189909802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buoyancy Motors.
Inventor: KERSTEN PAUL
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 9802. Kersten, P., and Kersten, L. May 9. Buoyancy motors. - A wheel B with pockets formed by curved vanes Z is immersed in a tank of water. Air or other gas is introduced into the spaces between the vanes by an injector a supplied with steam by a pipe R'. The air entrapped in the spaces between the vanes causes the wheel to rotate. Fixed vanes F may also be fitted to the sides of the vessel. The wheel itself is made buoyant to relieve the pressure on the bearings. Holes i or other suitable passages are made through the vanes to allow air to pass through and enter all the pockets on one side when starting the motor. In a modification, the air is introduced from the centre of the wheel through one of the trunnions, radial pipes being fitted to each pocket and a distributing-device being fitted in the axle for directing the air to the proper pockets. In another modification, the pockets are arranged on an endless chain. Two wheels may be used one above the other, the upper one receiving the air discharged from the lower. The tank may be placed in a chimney flue so as to heat the water prior to feeding it into the steam boiler, and at the same time to increase the buoyant effect of the air.
Patent GB-189918927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manure and Seed-distributing Machines.
Inventor: SCHULTE-BLOME RUDOLF
Filed: 1899-09-20
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 18,927. Schulte-Blome, R. Sept. 20. Distributers.- Relates to machines for distributing artificial manure and seeds. The fore-carriage c of the machine, which is carried on the axle a supporting the wheels b, is provided with a steering-wheel e and a seat d for the driver. The axle a has, keyed to it, bevel-wheels g, Fig. 5, which gear with wheels h secured on the shaft of the conveyer worms k, which worms are secured in casings l. A receptacle m, Fig. 1, for the materials to be distributed, is secured to the carriage c, and has a slotted bottom o immediately above the casings l, which are provided with apertures. A rocking plate r, attached to the carriage c, is operated by arms s which engage projections on the axle a, but other rocking means may be employed. The free ends of the casingsl are fitted with crossbars to ensure a uniform exit of the materials to be distributed. In operation, the material drops from the receptacle m through the apertures in the casings l and on to the conveyer worms k, which convey the material to the free ends of the casings, where it is dropped upon the rocking board r, and distributed on the ground.
Patent GB-189923970-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Blood Products for Fertilizing, Alimentary, and other Purposes.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 23,970. Boult, A. J., [Richter, E.]. Dec. 1. Fertilizers.-A product, which may be used as a fertilizer, is obtained by treating blood with a solution of sodium bisulphate, heating the mixture drying the resulting mass, and moulding it or reducing it to a divided state. The heating may be effected by means of steam.
Patent GB-189924057-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Drying Grain and other Materials.
Inventor: OTTO FRIEDRICH ERNST
Filed: 1899-12-02
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 24,057. Otto, F. E. Dec. 2. Drying grain, mucilaginous materials &c.-A multitubular drying-drum b rotates within casing a, and is suitably heated. Grain or mucilaginous or other substance to be dried is charged on to the outside of the drum, and carried round by the vanes b<1>. The steam given off by the drying material circulates round the drum through one or more passages d. To prevent the material from passing into the steam passage during the charging operation, the door c', when open, covers the end of the steam passage.
Patent GB-189924631-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders or Receptacles for Matches or the like.
Inventor: GERKEN ERNST AUGUST
Filed: 1899-12-11
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 24,631. Gerken, E. A. Dec. 11. Match receptacles. -A match receptacle o r holder comprises a base a and an open topped chamber, the lower part of which may be formed by one or more plate springs d secured to the base a by means of a screw b. The free ends of the spring or springs bear against a holder formed of bent sheet-metal bands g surrounded by a sheath i, provided with igniting or striking surfaces. The base of the holder g is gripped between two blocks e, f, encircling the screw b. The match receptacle, when two springs d are used, may have no sheath, in which case the free ends of one spring bear against lateral bends on the other spring. In another form of holder, the sheath is circular or elliptical in cross-section. A third form of holder has two sheaths against which the springs bear directly, there being no holder similar to the holder g shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189925643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips for Attaching Pumps or other Articles to Cycles.
Inventor: NAWELL FREDERICK DIXON
Filed: 1899-12-28
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 25,643. Nawell, F. D. Dec. 28. Clips.-Relates to the rubber band clips for securing inflators or other articles to the frames of bicycles and other cycles, described in Specification No. 7725, A.D. 1897. The elastic band A is provided with a loose or movable washer B, to retain the band in position when in use.
Patent GB-190002956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors or Regulators Applicable for Regulating the Air Supply to the Furnaces of Steam Generators and the like.
Inventor: GREEN WALTER ERNEST
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2956. Green, W. E. Feb. 14. Pistons.-Relates to pistons for governors or regulators of the cataract or dash - pot type, and consists in providing them with a valve c which can open readily for the passage of the fluid from one side of the piston to the other. The play of the valve is limited by the pin g. The valve may be made hollow so as to float on the surface of the liquid. According to the Provisional Specification the valve may be mounted on the rod side of the piston, being constructed with a sleeve which embraces the rod.
Patent GB-190004784-A (GB)
Title: Improved Magnet Winding for Continuous Current Machines and Converters for Effecting Simultaneously a Sparkless Commutation and a Pressure Regulation.
Inventor: DERI MAX
Filed: 1900-03-13
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 4784. Deri, M. March 13. Converting alternating and direct currents; transformers.-In a continuous-current dynamo or converter, the field magnet is provided with a special compensating-winding carrying the main current, the said winding producing a field of variable strength and definite position which, in combination with the main field, gives rise to a resultant field the strength and position of which vary with the armature current, in such a manner as to ensure a sparkless commutation and an automatic pressure regulation. Fig. 1 shows a machine having a rotary armature A and a stationary field magnet M, furnished with an ordinary shunt winding s<1> and a compensating series winding s', the axis of the latter being arranged at an angle u with that of the brushes B. The field magnet may further be provided with closed windings, opposite to the armature coils short-circuited by the brushes, so as to permit of a weaker commutating field being employed. Rotary converters may be similarly constructed. In the case of a stationary converter with revolving brushes, a compensating rotary field is produced by convolutions of the conductors leading to the main rotary-field winding, or the necessary currents for producing the compensating-field may be derived from a set of series transformers.
Patent GB-190006863-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brushing Appliance for Cleaning the External and Internal Surfaces of Bottles.
Inventor: BOOTH HENRY
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 6863. Booth, H. April 12. Cleaning bottles &c.-A bottle or like vessel K is cleaned externally by revolving it against one or more fixed brushes A<1>, A<2>. The interior is cleaned in the usual way by a circular rotary brush. The Figures show one way of carrying out this method. The stem of the internal brush is fixed to the spindle D, sliding but not turning in the rotary sleeve E. On pushing the bottle well in, it bears against a washer F, and pushes the sleeve E<1> until the projections H, H<1> engage so as to rotate the sleeve E<1>, and thus the bottle itself. Water may be supplied to the brushes.
Patent GB-190007494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pin Ticket Machines, or Machines for Making, Printing, and Stapling Tickets to Fabrics or other Articles.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 7494. Justice, P. M., [Metcalf - Snyder Manufacturing Co.]. April 23. Printing-apparatus combined with ticket-making and stapling apparatus.-Relates to a machine for printing tickets on a paper strip, cutting off the tickets, and attaching them to fabrics or other articles by staples formed from wire. A treadle acting through the connecting-rod G gives a vertical reciprocating motion to the bar A, from which the rock shaft B is actuated by the arm B<1>. Spring- mounted on the bar A is a forme c', and type wheels c, which print the strip b lying on the platen, and the type is inked by pads F mounted on arms on the rock shaft B. Each type or number wheel c is fixed to a concentric sleeve bearing an index wheel i at its other end, and pawls carried by the bar A lock them in the proper position. The paper strip b is fed by a pawl on the slide d reciprocated by the pivoted lever D having a cam slot in which works a pin on the bar A, and a second fixed pawl holds the strip. The ticket is cut from the strip by blades m, of which the lower one is carried by a block K which clinches the staple. This block is reciprocated by a rocking lever struck by a stop on the treadle rod G. The treadle is connected to a slide carrying a pawl working over a rack on the standard to obviate return before a stroke is completed.
Patent GB-190007561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Maximum Indicating Devices, applicable for Measuring Electric Currents and for other purposes.
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 7561. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Westendrap, H. O.]. April 24. Registering observations by instruments.- A maximum indicator consists of a series of pockets E<19>, which are successively filled by a fluid F movable in accordance with the indication to be recorded, and which retain the fluid so as show the maximum reached until the instrument is reset by returning the fluid. The indicator is shown in Fig. 1 as applied for measuring electric currents, but is applicable for other purposes. The pockets E<19> open into a vertical tube B, connecting the bulbs A, C, containing air or other gas and coloured water F, and the bulb A is heated by a wire D conveying the current to be measured. The pockets may otherwise be recesses in the lower side of an inclined tube, or of a tube formed into a helix, with its axis horizontal. Or an inclined tube may be bent into small vertical curves, Fig. 7, to retain liquid, without special pockets. The volumes of the two portions of gas, separated by the liquid, should be approximately equal.
Patent GB-190008822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool Grinding Appliances.
Inventor: BOYS CHARLES VERNON
Filed: 1900-05-12
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 8822. Boys, C. V. May 12. Guides and rests. -Relates to tool guides for use in grinding tools such as those used in lathes, planing- machines, &c. Fig. 3 shows a plan of double guides r, s for grinding a tool A against either of the wheels f, g. The tool A is pressed against the bar z, which may be adjusted at any angle to the piece z<1> by a nut 2. The piece z<1> can be slid to and fro in the groove y in the plate s so as to carry the tool across the face of the wheel. The tool rests on the inclined face B of the plate s, which is shaped as shown and can be slid in a direction parallel to the axis of the wheel by means of a projection fitting the groove o in the support l. This support has arms x embracing the wheels, and is adjusted vertically by screws v, w, which clamp vertical sliding rods fixed to the support. These rods may be hinged to the support so that the latter may be inclined from side to side. The inclination of the faces B, C, D, E with the horizontal correspond with the angle required for the clearance of the tool. The angle for the faces B, C may be slightly less than that for the faces D, E, rough grinding being done by the wheel f and fine grinding by the wheel g.
Patent GB-190009688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Clips for Tentering Machines.
Inventor: STEWART JAMES
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 9688. Stewart, J. May 26. Stretching and tentering.-In tentering-clips, the part b which grips the fabric is removably connected with the part a by which the clips are linked together, to permit of a toothed plate being interchanged for the clip b when-desired; also the feelers h are at both ends of the clip, instead of being at the centre as usual, the plate k having corresponding slits l. The parts a, bare hinged together by a pin g. The gripping-edges i are bevelled as shcwn.
Patent GB-190012793-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pencil Sharpeners
Inventor: BAINES FREDERICK EDWARD VESEY
Filed: 1900-07-16
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 12,793. Baines, F. E. V. July 16. Pencil-sharpeners.-The metal blank A, Fig. 4, provided with an inner cutting-edge a, is twisted into a conical spiral and fixed in a suitable holder, as shown in section in Fig. 6. A projection b<4> is stamped out to prevent accidental unscrewing of the parts b<2>, B. An opening b<3> is made for the escape of shavings &c. The cutter and its holder may be mounted in any suitable apparatus for rotating it. In a modification, the cutting-edge makes only a partial revolution round the cone, or more than one cutting-edge may be provided.
Patent GB-190016882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in the Manufacture of, Stair Rod Eyes.
Inventor: HARVEY CHARLES
Filed: 1900-09-22
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 16,882. Harvey, C. Sept. 22. Making stair-rod eyes and fastenings. - Hollow troughsection eyes, open at the bottom and back and pierced to receive the rods are stamped from sheet-metal blanks by means of suitable tools.
Patent GB-190023488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Trawl and other Warps.
Inventor: HIDE WILLIAM SEYMOUR
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 23,488. Hide, W. S. Dec. 22. Dynamometers; indicating tensions.-To absorb shocks and indicate the tension in trawl warps, a spring of the type shown is interposed in them.
Patent GB-190101693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-heaters for Baths and similar Apparatus.
Inventor: ROOVERS LOUIS
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1693. Roovers, L. Jan. 24. Water - heaters, gas.-A gas geyser for heating water for baths is shown in Fig. 1. The heating grate shown in Fig. 2 is fixed to the base of the apparatus by the two ends of its central gas and air admission pipe a, one end being closed, and the other end being provided with the chamber d in which the gas and air are mixed. The water to be heated is distributed on to a conical plate by the nozzle h, which is of the kind described in Specification No. 12,562, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Hydraulic machinery &c.].
Patent GB-190106304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cuspidors.
Inventor: MERRITT CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1901-07-20
Abstract: 6304. Merritt, C. J. March 26. Spittoons. -A cuspidor is formed of a receptacle 1. 2, on the neck of which is screwed a sleeve 5 carrying a bell mouth 7 having a depending tube 6 to which are hinged two gravity valves 9, 10. Should the cuspidor be upset, one of the valves closes, as indicated in dotted lines, thus preventing the escape of the contents.