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Patent GB-189721627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Joining Cement-blocks Pipes and the like.
Granted: 1897-09-21
Abstract: 21,627. Kjellstr÷m, S. O. Sept. 21. Butt and flange joints.-Relates to means for coupling cement pipes or conduit blocks such as are used to carry electric cables or to convey water to turbines and the like. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, and 4, each block has secured in it a pair of metal bars a, a, the ends of which are hooked as shown at c, c, Figs. 3 and 4. Straps d, d embrace these hooked ends between which wedges e, e are driven. Figs. 5 and 6 show another method of coupling. Holes b, b are formed in each block, and in these holes are secured iron rods a, a by means of cement introduced in any convenient manner.
Patent GB-189801746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brushes and Mops.
Inventor: COOPER JOHN
Filed: 1898-01-22
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 1746. Cooper, J. Jan. 22. Mops are supplied with water or other liquid from a reservoir or from a pipe connected to the water supply. Fig. 8 shows a mop in which a hose pipe is connected at v to a curved pipe t provided with nozzles. A flexible reservoir may be adapted to the mop in the same way as the reservoir n, Fig. 4, is adapted to a tooth brush.
Patent GB-189802299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints between the Glass Globes of Electric Arc Lamps and the Supports by which they are Carried.
Inventor: GUERIN PAUL HENRY
Filed: 1898-01-28
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 2299. GuÚrin, P. H. Jan. 28. Globes for arc lamps. A channel g is formed on or cemented to the open end of a globe c enclosing the carbons and their carriers, and receives a cylindrical part d of the lamp casing a, Water or sand is placed in the channel g, to exclude air, and thus retard combustion of the carbons.
Patent GB-189803969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toys, Games, or Puzzles.
Inventor: SHIPWAY JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-17
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 3969. Shipway, J. Feb. 17. Puzzles; rolling toys; games played with marbles &c.-A marble or the like J is covered with a small box H, on the upper surface of which is the representation of a ship, man, animal, &c. On inclining the surface upon which the marble rests, the device travels in a more or less erratic manner. This apparatus may be used in games, puzzles, or toys. In Fig, 1 is shown a puzzle in which a number of these are employed, consisting of a board A having raised edges B, corner strips C with openings D, central strips E with openings F, and spots G upon which such balls with boxes and boats thereon may be placed. At the centre may be placed a larger ball and box. The central enclosed space represents a harbour, the four corner spaces foreign ports, the four smaller boxes ships, and the one larger one, which cannot leave the harbour, a lightship. The object of the puzzle is to get all the four ships from the harbour into their similarly-coloured foreign ports, and then back again to the harbour, by tilting the board.
Patent GB-189806024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Conduits for Electric Cables.
Inventor: SYKES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-11
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 6024. Sykes, W. March 11. Conduits are formed of earthenware &c. sections in which a number of circular tubes are formed parallel. The sections fit by spigot- and-socket joints on to and into which have been cast linings 3 and 4, preferably of bituminous material. The casting is done by means of steel dies with centering-projections. When the tubes are fitted without previouslyformed joint liners, a centering-mandrel is employed and the joint is made good with cement. In a further modification, the ducts may be in the form of troughs which are filled with bituminous material and covered with flat lids after the cables have been laid. The lining composition preferred consists of gas tar, pitch, sulphur, and ground limestone boiled together.
Patent GB-189807533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers and Furnaces therefor.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 7533. Boult, A. J., [Stanton, H.]. March 29. Steam-generator furnaces; air supply, heating; mechanical stoking.-Relates to vertical boilers having a rotary grate. The brick-lined firebox, annular in plan and with a rotating grate 23, has a perforated brick arch 6 which reaches above the tubes 35 leading to the smoke chamber, in which bricks 39 are spirally arranged, resting on the projecting ends of the stay bolts, so as to transmit a maximum of heat to the water. The air supply, drawn in through a chamber surrounding the chimney and smoke chamber and having its heat increased by contact with the projecting ends of the rods or tubes 49, is forced by the fan 43 into the firebox and ashpit. The fuel feed-shoot is pivoted at 53, and has an arm engaging with the cam 55 which is so shaped that the fuel is distributed equally over the inner and outer portions of the grate area. The apron 62 is to prevent the exit of flame.
Patent GB-189808285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Extension Tables.
Inventor: KIRKMAN JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 8285. Kirkman, J. April 7. Tables.-The central and outer parts of the tops of extending tables, instead of being in parts glued or rigidly connected together, have the parts, such as a, b, tongued at g into the side strips d. The parts a, d or b, d are connected by screws k, slots w allowing of shrinkage. When the outer parts are under the central one, a free current of air can pass between them
Patent GB-189812555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pump Buckets.
Inventor: BAMFORD SAMUEL BRASSINGTON
Filed: 1898-06-04
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 12,555. Bamford, S. B. June 4. Pump buckets.- The bucket, which is a single casting, has its clack valve secured by a screw e and clamp i, so as to be easily removable. The cupleather is secured by a ring k and bolts l engaging in slotted snugs m.
Patent GB-189814508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bread Cutting and similar Machines.
Inventor: MOSES CARL
Filed: 1898-07-01
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 14,508. Moses, C. July 1. Bread cutters.-The loaf f, which is placed in a ring b and covered by a translucent bag e, is cut by a rotary disc d bearing a pair of knives g in front of slots through which the slices drop on to a plate n. The disc may, as shown, take the form of an annular wheel gearing with a wheel k which also gears with a pinion l turned by a handle m.
Patent GB-189815000-A (GB)
Title: Improved Gas-heated Smoothing Iron.
Inventor: SHANNON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-07-08
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 15,000. Shannon, W . July 8. Ironing. - The ironing-surface of gas - heated handirons is provided with a number of recesses b.
Patent GB-189818455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Straining the Ropes of Rigging.
Inventor: REIACH HERBERT LAURENCE
Filed: 1898-08-29
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 18,455. Reiach, H. L. Aug. 29. Wire and cord strainers.-The screws in straining- devices for rigging are locked to prevent slackening by means of a loose collar A which slides over the screw C and has a pin D engaging with a longitudinal groove E. The collar A engages with the long nut B by projections fitting into recesses. The projections may have the form of ratchet teeth, as shown, to facilitate tightening up. A rubber ring on the screw C may be used to hold the part A against the part B.
Patent GB-189819002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Manufacture of Woven Wire Fencing.
Inventor: COREY EDGAR ROBINSON
Filed: 1898-09-06
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 19,002. Lake, W. R., [Robinson, C. E.]. Sept. 6 Toothed gearing.-In a machine for making wire fencing, the wire - feed rolls are rotated intermittently by :m interrupted gear T<2>, which rotates the wheel N<6> on the shaft of the feed-rolls through 180‹ at a time, with an interval of rest. Accurate re-engagement is assured by large teeth N<8>, T<4>, and the gear is locked by slippers N<7> riding on a flange T<3> on the toothless part of the wheel T'.
Patent GB-189820974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings.
Inventor: DANIELS GEORGE
Filed: 1898-10-05
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 20,974. Daniels, G., and Gunnell, G. Oct. 5. Axle-boxes and other axle bearings.-Relates to roller bearings. The rollers revolve on spindles B carried on end plates a, a<1>, which may be made in halves to facilitate placing them in position. The rollers are so placed that they do not all bear on the same portions of the shaft. In the example shown, the rollers C are placed nearer together than the rollers C<1> and the space at the end is occupied by a sleeve c.
Patent GB-189824154-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Aerial "Roundabout" for Public Amusement.
Inventor: THOMPSON GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-11-16
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 24,154. Thompson, C. F. Nov. 16. Roundabouts.-Circular-soaring aerial-flight apparatus. Hinged radial arms D are secured to the upper and rotatable portion C of a tower in such a way that the ends of the arms, to which passenger cars or other carrying-vehicles are fitted, normally rest upon a platform B, but as the speed of rotation increases rise under the influence of centrifugal force or are lifted into the air by mechanical means. While in the air an undulating or switchback motion may be imparted by raising and lowering the arms. Horizontality of the cars is ensured by means of parallel-motions. The rising of the cars may be assisted by aeroplanes, sails, or the like. The weight of the cars may be balanced by extending the arms into the tower and attaching counterweights thereto, or the ends of the arms may be operated by air or hydraulic cylinders. In a further modification, the arms are secured to a ring which encircles a non-rotatable portion capable of rising and falling upon a fixed part of the tower. In this case the arms are attached to the outer ring and are suspended from the rotatable top by fixed rods or guys.
Patent GB-189824562-A (GB)
Title: Improved Motor, principally intended for the Propulsion of Boats, Ships, or the like.
Inventor: CHENIVESSE MARIUS
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-12-21
Abstract: 24,562. Chenivesse, M. Nov. 21. Driving-gear for screw propellers.-In the gear shown in Fig. 1, A is a lever rocked about the centre 4 by hand. It is slotted at b to receive a pin in a forked lever B, pivoted on a spindle 1 on which is keyed a ratchet-wheel f. A forked lever g, mounted on the lever A at its centre, carries a pin passing through a slot in a lever h, also pivoted on the spindle 1. The levers B and h carry pawls engaging the wheel f, which is thus driven continuously in one direction when the lever A is rocked. The spindle 1, through the gear indicated by dotted lines, rotates a spindle 3, which, by means of the reversing-gear shown in Fig. 8, rotates the screw in the required direction.
Patent GB-189826505-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: DAWSON HENRY THOMAS
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 26,505. Dawson, H. T., and Dawson, H. A. Dec. 15. Eccentrics.-The sheave 26 works between guides 28 and slides on the inclined part 30 of the shaft 29 by which it is driven. The shaft is slid longitudinally by a handle 31, which in one extreme position causes the eccentric to operate a valve for admitting air to a cylinder to start an internalcombustion engine forwards, in the other extreme position to start it backwards, and in the centre position to have no effect on the valve.
Patent GB-189901040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tube Stoppers.
Inventor: FLEMING JOHN WILSON
Filed: 1899-01-16
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 1040. Fleming, J. W. Jan. 16. Stupping tubes.-A tube stopper specially applicable for closing the ends of boiler flues is shown in Fig. 1. A tube E is stopped by a plug cap F, which is secured on the end of the tube by means of a nut 18. The nut works on the screwed end of a wedge-shaped key 15 which slides in grooves in two semi-cylindrical sections A, B. The sections are pressed against the sides of the tube by the wedge, and hold the plug or stopper in position.
Patent GB-189901581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Enamelled Pipes and Tubes.
Inventor: PEIN EMIL FERDINAND GUSTAV
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 1581. Pein, E. F. G. Jan. 23. Metal pipes and tubes, enamelled. Relates to a machine for drying enamelled pipes and tubes, which are suitable for electric conductors, and which will resist moisture, chemical influences, and heat. The machine is shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1. Two discs d, e, mounted on the shaft a and provided with cupsf, can be rotated by means of gearing b. The tubes, previously enamelled inside and outside, are supported at the ends in the cups f, and prevented from sagging by means of the disc i. The apparatus is surrounded by the drums c, and, while it is rotated, so as to keep the enamel evenly spread, a current of air is drawn through the drum, drying the tubes quickly.
Patent GB-189901783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Filling Machines for Screw-stoppered Bottles.
Inventor: LYLE SAMUEL FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1783. Lyle, S. F., and Adcock, H. C. Jan. 25. Bottling; stoppering.-Relates to power-driven turn-over machines, of the kind described in Specification No. 13,483, A.D. 1898, for unstoppering, filling, and re-stoppering screw-stoppered bottles. In the present invention, the jaws A<2> of the stoppering-chuck A are pivoted on the head A' of the chuck spindle B, and are caused to grip the stopper by the action of the extension spring C, Fig. 3, when the cam-piece D is rotated so as to release the projections a' on the jaws. The cam-piece D is provided with a facing-pad d<2> of rubber, which engages the head of the stopper, the jaws being released when the chuck is operated to withdraw the stopper, and re-engaged by the cam when the stopper is fully inserted. The pressure on the chuck is automatically varied by the cam disc E, which is placed eccentric to the revolving frame F<1>, and engages with a lever G connected by the spring H to the chuck-operating lever I. To ensure the tight insertion of the stopper, the lever I is operated by the cam M, to lower the chuck within, and permit the insertion of the bottle further into, the stoppering-chamber. The supporting-plug or bottle-rest J is held against the bottle by the pawl k, Fig. 7, engaging the ratchet K on the plug spindle, the pawl being released by the shoulder l<2> on the cam-operated rod L, to permit the withdrawal and insertion of the bottles.
Patent GB-189904924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carpet Stretchers.
Inventor: LOWNES LEWIS MOYER
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 4924. Lownes, L. M. March 6. Carpet stretchers.-The carpet is gripped between the jaws C, D, of which the jaw C is formed on the base A, while the jaw D is formed on the lever B pivoted to the base A between lugs a, a. A second lever E is pivoted to the base A between lugs b, b, and carries a loop e<1> to which one end of the strap &c. F is attached. The other end of the strap is attached to the collar J, which may be adjusted upon the hand-lever H, the lower end of which is pointed for entering the floor. On pulling back the hand-lever H, the lever E bears against the lever B, so as to grip the carpet, and the carpet is then pulled back to stretch it.
Patent GB-189915947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Window Sashes and Frames.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-08-04
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 15,947. Taylor, W. Aug. 4. Casement fasteners.-A locking- pin J is pivoted to a spring lever J<1> carried by a plate K let into the casement stile, and enters a hole in frame when the casement is closed.
Patent GB-189919242-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Ventilating Railway and other Carriages and Travelling Enclosed Structures.
Inventor: BANNERMAN CHARLES
Filed: 1899-09-25
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 19,242. Bannerman, C. Sept. 25. Ventilating.-Fig. 1 shows the application to a railway carriage, but the invention is stated to be applicable to other carriages. The vane or other motor wheel a<1>, arranged outside the vehicle and rotated by air currents, drives the ventilating- wheel a<2> by means of the shaft a or bevel gearing a<3>, a'.
Patent GB-189921762-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portfolio for Music or Drawings.
Inventor: CLUBB HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 21,762. Chubb, H. J. Oct. 31. Portfolios.-Sheets of music or drawings are glued to the linen strips a<2>, contained in the folding-case shown in Fig. 3, which is removably secured by screws at the back, to an outer folding- case, provided with covering-flaps as shown in Fig. 5. Each piece of music &c. is provided with a projecting tab c<2> bearing a letter or number corresponding with that on the index flap a<4>. Spring catches a<5> are employed to hold the sheets open.
Patent GB-189922335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Calendering Fabrics and the like.
Inventor: GEBAUER JULIUS
Filed: 1899-11-08
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 22,335. Gebauer, J. Nov. 8. Calendering.-The upper roller V is mounted on movable bearings B, which are connected by links K<1>, I with a weighted lever H, which is pivoted to the arm S of a slide P, the link I being pivoted to a corresponding slide on the opposite side of the roller. When the slides are lowered by worm and screw gearing, the lever H will, after the roll V rests on the roll to be calendered, be raised off the support F, its whole weight practically being thus thrown upon the upper roller. The position of the weight G on the lever H may be adjusted by gearing. With the view of limiting the up-and-down oscillation of the levers, due to the unevenness of the fabric roll, the lever H is connected by a rod L and lever mechanism U with the shipper which actuates the belt of the shaft E hy which the slides are operated.
Patent GB-189923933-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tramcar Attachment for Clearing the Tram Rails while the Car is Running.
Inventor: RICHARDSON PERCIVAL BLYTHE
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 23,933. Richardson, P. B. Dec. 1. Rail-cleaners for tramway vehicles. The scraper A is pivoted to the rod B, which is free to swing laterally upon the pin D carried by the arm E of the shaft F. When the arm I is caused to assume the position shown in dotted lines, the scraper is clear of the rail R, but, by drawing the rod N to the left, the pin L on the arm I travels in the slot K<2> of the pivoted rod K and permits the spring S to act on the arm H, to force the scraper into the groove of the rail.
Patent GB-189924630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Devices for Holding Head Lights for Street Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1899-12-11
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 24,630. Haddan, H. J., [Smith, C. G.]. Dec. 11. Dashboards.-Lamps or lanterns are attached to the dashboards by passing the reflector g through a hole h in the dashboard a, to which both the casing or protector b and the ring d carrying the reflector g and the glazed door k are secured by bolts f.
Patent GB-190004374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Lace Curtains and the like and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: CAREY ROBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 4374. Carey, R. F., and Cholerton, G. March 7. Lace and lacemaking.-The object of the invention is to insert a cord across the curtain or lace fabric at any point of its length. Preferably, the cord is not attached throughout its length, but loops are left at intervals to engage with the suspending - hooks. A trough h is placed above the warp sley, and the cord is drawn into it by means of a carrier j drawn along by cords. When the cord is to be inserted, the carriages are all brought to the front, and the cord is raised by hand and taken up by the points, after which work proceeds as usual. When loops are to be left, two warp bars are used, with the trough h between them, as shown. At the points where loops are to be formed, all the warps are put in the back bar.
Patent GB-190007530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Acting Mules.
Inventor: CLEGG ROBERT
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7530. Clegg, R., and Clegg, J. April 24. Mules and twiners.-The backing-off is effected before the carriage arrives at the end of its outward run. The rim pulley f is mounted on the sleeve c carrying the fast pulley b, and the carriage and rollers are driven from the shaft a by a narrow pulley g, which is connected with the shaft a by projections and a disc coupling i, and is provided with a friction clutch, whereby it may be caused to rotate with the fast pulley b. During the first part of the outward run, the strap is on the fast pulley, and the pulleys b, g are connected together by the friction clutch. Just before backing-off takes place, the strap is moved partly on to the pulley g and partly on to the loose pulley j, which is mounted on the boss of the pulley g. When backing-off is required to take place, a striker on the carriage operates a system of levers which separate the pulleys b, g, and the latter are held in the disengaged position against the action of a spring t by a catch until the latter is released by a second stop on the carriage as it completes its inward run. When the backing-off is completed, the strap is moved entirely on to the loose pulley j, If desired, a second narrow loose pulley may be provided, and also an additional narrow driving- strap.
Patent GB-190008919-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Measuring Relative Angular Displacements.
Inventor: GUEST JAMES JOHN
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 8919. Guest, J. J. May 15. Indicating relative motion; testing efficiency of materials.-A singlereading apparatus for measuring relative angular displacements by reflection, in combination with ordinary optical means for observation by double reflection at the mirrors A, B, Fig. 4, is shown in Fig. 3. The mirrors A and B are mounted on rods sliding and turning in sleeves and carried by clamps Q such as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190009450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the connection of Piston Rods and Crank Axle in Motors.
Inventor: LUTZMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 9450. Lutzmann, A., and Hager, A. May 22. Engines with mechanism other than simple connecting- rods transmitting motion to shaft.-Relates to a compact arrangement of a four-cylinder engine suitable for motor cars. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 2 a transverse section through a benzene motor embodying the invention. The four pistons work on a single crank-pin r through the medium of a slotted crosshead f. The crank i is situated between the two piston-rods h, p, and the crank shaft k is in the plane of the axes of the cylinders, one of the piston-rods p being formed with a link or eye so as to pass clear of the shaft. The plates f of the slotted crosshead are connected by brackets to the piston-rods h,p, those on one side, viz., t, t attached to the plates f by the bolts q, q, being shaped so as to be clear of the crank i and of the crank-shaft bearing v. The support for this is in the form of a horizontal beam passing between the brackets t. Suitable inlet valves d, d<1> and exhaust valves e, e' and other necessary fittings are provided.