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Patent GB-189711525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coach and like Spanners or Wrenches.
Inventor: GRIFFIN HUGH REID
Filed: 1897-05-08
Granted: 1898-06-08
Abstract: 11,525. Griffin, H. R., [Eccentric Wrench Co.]. May 8. Spanners.-The lower jaw B may be slowly adjusted by rotating the worm D, which gears with the teeth H on the stem I; but the jaw can also be rapidly adjusted by sliding it on the stem after the worm has been thrown out of gear by rotating the eccentric pin E o r a n eccentric sleeve. The pin or sleeve is turned by a handle G, and may be looked b y a spring catch.
Patent GB-189714249-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to Lamp Chimneys.
Inventor: MICHALEK HEINRICH
Filed: 1897-06-11
Granted: 1897-07-17
Abstract: 14,249. Michalek, H. June 11. Chimneys C are formed with protective envelopes C<1> surrounding the chimneys, corresponding to them in shape, and fused thereto at the feet C'.
Patent GB-189715051-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Sight Feed Lubricator for Cylinders of Engines which run with the load on and off intermittingly.
Inventor: PARSONS EDWIN
Filed: 1897-06-23
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 15,051. Parsons, E., and Howard, P. June 23. Lubricators, sight. feed, for cylinders and valves of intermittently - running engines such as winding-engines. Oil from the reservoir A drops, in quantity regulated by the valve B, on to the strainer D on the cup C. When the engine stops, the vacuum formed in the cylinder causes the valve E to open so that the oil accumulated in the cup C is discharged into the valve-chest and cylinder.
Patent GB-189721584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Colliery Corves and other similar Trucks or Waggons.
Inventor: GILL JOHN
Filed: 1897-09-21
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 21,584. Gill, J. Sept. 21. Axle bearings; corves; wagons.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 3 a cross-section. The axle C is retained in position beneath each bearing-block A by means of a loop B which passes round the axle and hooks over a rib A<4> on the block A. The block is cut away at E to enable it to turn about that surface to allow the hook to be engaged. When the hook is in position the block is bolted to the axle-truck.
Patent GB-189725457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Emery Wheels, and in the means of Securing them to their Spindles.
Inventor: HYDE DAVID BLISS
Filed: 1897-11-02
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 25,457. Hyde, D. B. Nov. 2. Emery wheels.- The sides of the wheel are made slightly tapered, and are gripped by metal discs B, B<1> which are made with a slightly greater taper so as to bear only on the edges C, C. In a modification, the wheel is made with narrow shoulders which are gripped by corresponding flanges on the discs B, B<1>.
Patent GB-189801172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Angle Gearing.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1898-01-15
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 1172. Justice, P. M., [Sager, J. H.]. Jan. 15. Toothed gearing.-The pin-wheel B, having pins with parallel axes, gears with a toothed wheel A on a shaft at an angle to that of the pin-wheel, the teeth of which are formed with warped surfaces generated by the surfaces of the pins when the two wheels are rotating together, so that line contact is maintained. The pins may be fitted with rollers.
Patent GB-189802085-A (GB)
Title: A Contrivance to Render Windows Draught-proof.
Inventor: HUFELAND HERMANN MATTHEWS
Filed: 1898-01-26
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 2085. H u f e - land, H. M. Jan. 26. Windows.-In order to prevent rattling of the sashes and exclude draughts, a roller A, fitted with a rubber or elastic periphery a, is free to rotate on a screw B driven into the stop bead x, and presses the sash stile Y firmly against the parting-bead x<1>.
Patent GB-189805538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Automatic Production of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: DEDECKER LOUIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-03-07
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 5538. Dedecker, L. J. March 7. Acetylene.-The generator A consists of a closed vessel having a tight-fitting stopper f for charging- in water, an inclined bottom a, a clearing-out valve b, a safety tube e, and water gauge d, a carbide charger B, and a gas purifier D. The charger consists of a vessel having a conical bottom, a conical discharge plug i, connected by a rod i to a knob l, and kept in its closed position by a spring m, and a tightly-closing stopper h for use in inserting small or powdered carbide. The purifier is provided with a gas inlet tube o with gauze across its lower end, a liquid gauge n, a gas outlet g, and a valve g<1> for charging-in the purifying-liquid. The gasometer consists of a bell E rising and falling in a tank F, the bell resting, when not in use, on the edges of the tank by means of stop tappets u. The gas inlet pipe g is provided with a valve y, and leads the gas to a drying-chamber G, preferably charged with pumicestone moistened with an acid. The bell is provided with a projecting arm r, which can be folded up, and carries an end knob s which bears against the knob l so as to open the conical valve i when the bell falls, and thereby allow carbide to fall into the water.
Patent GB-189807785-A (GB)
Title: Driving Mechanism for Cycles, Lathes, and other Machines.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-01
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 7785. Walker, J. April 1. Gearing, driving.-Fig. 2 shows the driving- mechanism applied to a lathe. The lathe spindle A is driven by the belt B from a shaft D to which loose pinions E, E<1> are alternately connected by ratchet clutch mechanism. The pinions E, E<1> gear with toothed segments F, F<1> on a lever F' oscillated by the link N from a crank disc I on a shaft M driven by the belt K. The link N is adjustably connected in the slots H, J to the disc I and lever F<2> to vary the speed.
Patent GB-189811464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ring Spinning and Doubling Frames.
Inventor: HOPWOOD SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-05-20
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 11,464. Hopwood, S. May 20. Building-motions for ring spinning and doubling frames. The ratchet - wheel, which is usually mounted upon the end of the lever a operated by the heart cam, is dispensed with, and a ratchetwheel b is fitted upon the bolt c by which the lifting-chain d is secured to its quadrant e. Each time the ring rail falls, the ratchet-wheel b engages with an inclined wire or rail g secured to the rail h, whereby the chain d is shortened and the traverse is displaced upwards as the winding proceeds. The first layer of thread forming the cop or bobbin extends from the bottom thereof to the base of the taper to be formed at the upper end of the cop, and every successive layer is displaced upwards until the cop is finished.
Patent GB-189812292-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sliding Socket Drain Pipe.
Inventor: SWAIN HORACE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-06-01
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 12,292. Swain, H. W. June 1. Drain pipes.-Relates to a pipe made with a detachable socket. The pipe is made with a continuous end flange a and projecting studs b. The socket, shown in end view in Fig. 3, has a flange cut away at d so that it can be threaded upon the pipe into the position shown in Fig. 2. It is then turned round, so that the studs bear against solid portions of the flange on the socket and the joint made. The Provisional Specification states that the studs b may engage with L-shaped grooves in the socket.
Patent GB-189822545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Telephone Exchanges.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-10-26
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 22,545. Thompson, W. P., [Strowger Automatic Telephone Exchange]. Oct. 26. Telephone systems.- Relates to an automatic exchange for telephonic working in which each subscriber is provided with a selecting - apparatus consisting of grouped contacts divided into groups 24 of ten bars 25, each bar being curved and having ten contacts. The contacts are acted upon by radial wipers 22 rigidly mounted upon, but insulated from, the shaft g. The shaft is operated by a circular feed-rack 11 for longitudinal movement, and by an elongated pinion 15 for rotary selection. The pinion 15 carries an arm 20 which engages with one of the pegs 21 of the subsidiary switch 18, of which the pegs 21 agree in number with, and are connected by wires 23 to, the wiper arms 22. The feeds are operated by magnets 12 and 13 through the requisite levers and pawls, and two single-coil magnets 41 and 42 are arranged with a view to ensuring the proper sequence in the various movements, and for preventing interference by a third subscriber during any conversation. Tripping-devices are also described for releasing the feed-pawls and allowing the apparatus to return to its normal position on completion of a conversation. D is the exchange battery, and E is a small subsidiary battery in circuit with magnets 41. The shaft 9 is in a vertical position, and is shown with a partiallysupporting spring 34 acting through the lever 29 and pivoted rod 30 as a bottom bearing, and is provided with a spring 31 which serves to rotate the shaft 9 to its normal position. The contactbars 25 are arranged with external hooks, so that the interconnecting insulated conductors can be bared, twisted round the same, and soldered. Each subscriber is provided with a set of three keys lettered for "hundreds," "tens," and "units," besides the ordinary signalling-apparatus.
Patent GB-189823164-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Support for Bicycles.
Inventor: NEWSON GEORGE WESLEY
Filed: 1898-11-03
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 23,164. Newson, G. W., and Harris, J. P. Nov. 3. Supports for bicycles. An arm 1, Figs. 3 and 8, of crescent section is pivoted at 1<a> to a swivelling stud 2 on a bracket 3 clamped to the rear frame tube 7, and engages when in use with a hook 9, shown in plan in Fig. 8, carried by the bracket 3. In the arrangement shown, a spring 10 in the arm bears on the stud so as to keep the arm in the hook. The bracket carries a disc 3<a> w i t h a bevelled slot with which a block 3<d> on the arm 1 engages when the parts are in the working position, as shown. The arm when released from the hook may be swivelled upwards until the forked ends 11, Fig. 9, of a clip 14, fixed to the upper part of the tube 7, engage with a loop 12 on the arm. In a simple form of support, the disc 3<a> is dispensed with. The spring 10 is sometimes not employed.
Patent GB-189823957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Starching Machines.
Inventor: HAGEN ARTHUR TYSON
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 23,957. Hagen, A. T., and Cooper, D. M. Nov. 14. Starching clothes and the like.-Relates to a machine for starching shirts &c. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Fig. 2 a front elevation. The article is placed upon the support 55. The operator depresses the treadle 40, and the link 41 turns the cam 16, moving the arm 15, rotating the sleeve 20, raising the rod 24, oscillating the sector 27, rotating the shaft 38, and moving the sleeve 30 towards the belt pulleys, thus shifting the open belt 2 on to the fast pulley 5 and causing the rotation of the shaft 7. The starch roller 56 is carried on the shaft 57 mounted in bearings on the arms 58, which form the upper part of a frame 12 pivoted on the shaft 11. The toothed wheel 9 on the shaft 7 gears with the internally-toothed segment 10, and causes the frame 12 to swing forward, carrying the starching-roller 56 over the work. When it has reached its extreme forward position, the stop 45 engages a stop on the arm 15, and moves it forward, operating suitable mechanism to shift the open belt 2 back to the loose pulley and place the crossed belt 1 on the fast pulley 5, reversing the motion. The operation of the stops to shift the belts and reverse the motion may be regulated by means of the lever 83. The starch receptacle 52 is heated by the chamber 53, which is connected with steam or hot-water pipes 54.
Patent GB-189902689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to File and Rasp Cutting Machines.
Inventor: FOOT JAMES DWIGHT
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 2689. Foot, J. D. Feb. 6. File and rasp cutting machines.-The object is to cut two files or rasps simultaneously. The blanks are supported upon beds H, H which have a rocking bearing upon a support G, which in turn has a rocking bearing upon the reciprocating carriage C. The bearings are preferably formed by rods a, c lying in grooves as shown. To keep the beds normally in a horizontal plane, springs b, b are placed as shown, and to keep the beds normally in the same plane, whether horizontal or inclined, a strip of rubber d is employed to connect them. A single cutter E may be used, or two cutters, one for each blank. The springs compensate for any irregularity in the cutter or cutters. A single presser holds down the blanks. It is pivoted to a sliding bar, and held down by a weighted lever.
Patent GB-189903350-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Latches.
Inventor: LOCKLEY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 3350. Lockley, F. W. Feb. 15. Latches.-The parts are arranged so as to make the latch reversible, and also so as to occupy a narrow space. The latch bolt B is shot by a spring A, and is withdrawn by means of a horn G on a follower E which is mounted on the handle spindle F. A sliding piece D, acted upon by a spring C, holds the follower E in position. When the door is pushed to, the bolt B moves inwards without affecting the follower. To reverse the latch, the bolt B is turned round and over, and the spring A is placed in the recesses S and b<2>. Back followers H, Fig. 3, may replace the piece D.
Patent GB-189904535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flower Pots.
Inventor: ROESELER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-03-01
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 4535. Roeseler, A. March 1. Flower pots. - The pot is made with hollow sides to enclose a stagnant layer of air to act as a protection to the roots against variations in temperature. The pot is supported on three or more feet e, e, and is provided with drainage pipes f, f so arranged as to leave a small space at the bottom of the pot to act as a water reservoir.
Patent GB-189907823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contact Breakers for the Firing Devices of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: SANGSTER CHARLES THOMAS BROCK
Filed: 1899-04-14
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 7823. Sangster, C. T. B. April 14. Gas and like engines, igniting in. The spring blade a is pressed against the screw d<2> by a swell e' on the cam e. and suddenly released b the hollow e<5>, t h u s ensuring an effective contact. The insulating - base c can be turned about the cam shaft to time the ignition.
Patent GB-189908063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal-shearing Machines.
Inventor: HAM LEMUEL MEADER
Filed: 1899-04-17
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 8063. Ham, L. M. April 17. Shearing.-The ends of girders or beams which are to be bolted together at right-angles are sheared off as shown at Z, Fig. 5, by means of dies K, K<1>, L, Fig. 4, coacting with a movable die J, formed by the faced end of a cam-operated lever F, pivoted at G. The flanges on each side of the web are first cut off, as shown in Fig. 6, by the dies J, L. The die L, which is fixed to a sliding block M, is then moved to the position shown in Fig. 4 by a rack and pinion P. The beam is then turned on its side so that the flange rests on a stop R, while the projecting web is tapered by the dies J, K, the angle being determined by the oblique face of a stop S, adjustable in the die K. The die K' has a similar stop with a parallel face, both stops serving to limit the insertion of the beam flange. A vertically-adjustable arm V can be swung round to hold down short ends of beams while being trimmed. Interchangeable stops R are provided for different widths of flanges.
Patent GB-189910686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphons (Bottles and Jars).
Inventor: LUMLEY MAITLAND
Filed: 1899-05-20
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 10,686. Lumley, M., [Brouscant, J]. May 20. Siphon vessels.-Relates to bottles and jars which are arranged as siphons for containing beer, milk, and like liquids, and consists in constructing the siphon so that the liquid may be first placed in it, the vessel then made airtight, and the necessary amount of gas introduced into the vessel through the nozzle. This construction avoids the necessity of forcing in the liquid through the nozzle, whereby the liquid is largely converted into froth. Figs. 1 and 2 show oae method of carrying the invention into effect. On the vessel a is fitted a metal ring b, in two parts joined together by screws and provided with bosses e drilled to receive the turnedover ends of wires f, which are attached at the other end to a collar g. In the latter is fitted a nut h through which passes a screw i having a recess k in its upper end so that the screw can be turned by a key j, Fig. 6, to press the head l firmly against the bottle l, after the latter has been filled with liquid. The siphon head l is of usual construction, but has at its lower end an annular channel m in which is formed a small concentric channel n which, when the head is pressed down, embeds itself in the rubber washer o, placed on the top of the vessel a, through which passes the siphon tube p. The siphon tap may also be held in place on the bottle by means of a pair of wire toggle-levers, or by engagement with a ring formed with a bayonet slot, or by means of a collar fixed on the neck of the bottle, and having threaded projections which engage with an interrupted external screw on the siphon head.
Patent GB-189922966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air or Gas Compressors.
Inventor: MCRAE FINLAY ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-11-17
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 22,966. McRae, F. A., and Robertson, C. E. Nov. 17. Compressing.- Air or gas is conveyed by a stream of water through a flume 6 into a vessel 8, when they become separated, the air passing away by pipes 9<a> and the water by pipes for use or by a drain 41 after working hydraulic rams 36 for returning some of it to the source of supply by a pipe 40. The a i r is conveyed into the flume by a pipe 20 fitted with a valve 22 and terminating near the point 6<a>; it is guided with the water and separated from it by plates 11 and 13, shown in plan in Fig. 4, and curved as shown in Fig. 1, and by a plate 14 placed over the openings between the plates 11 and 13. When the stream runs slowly, the air may be supplied by a fan 43 and a pipe 42 ; the fan is driven by a chain motor 48 having hinged buckets which carry air down with them; these buckets may be arranged to carry the air much further down the flume than is shown. A valve 15 controls the escape of the water from the bottom of the vessel 8.
Patent GB-190005837-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Distributing Valve Motion for Steam Engines.
Inventor: KONIG EDUARD
Filed: 1900-03-28
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 5837. Konig, E. March 28. Valve gear.-Consists of a positively-actuated cam and linkage gear for separate admission and exhaust lift or beat valves. The valve spindles a, as shown in Fig. 1, are operated by slotted cam levers c, pivoted at b, which are engaged by rollers at the ends of rocking arms e. The arm e is worked by a rod g directly from an eccentric b on a lay shaft in the case of the exhaust valve, but indirectly through a linkage which enables the grade of expansion to be controlled by the governor in the case of the admission valve.
Patent GB-190009853-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Strainer and Holder suitable for Cooking Utensils, such as Saucepans and the like.
Inventor: HARVEY THOMAS OSWALD
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 9853. Harvey, T. O. May 29. Saucepans.-A straining-plate a is fitted with fixed or hinged bars b, over which may be slipped a perforated holder d.
Patent GB-190011177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for Adjusting the Heights of Window Blinds, Maps, Screens, Awnings, Display Racks, and the like.
Inventor: STURGIS HERBERT MARSHALL
Filed: 1900-06-20
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 11,177. Sturgis, H. M. June 20. Flags and banners are adjustably suspended or displayed by the arrangement shown in Fig. as applied to a window blind, Figs. 2 and 3 representing respectively a front and end view of the roller employed. The blind 10, carried by a rod which enters side brackets, is manipulated in the usual manner.. The side brackets also carry a rod 7, which is raised or lowered by the rotation of the roller 14 through the cords 28. The roller is provided with an end cap 19 and a pawl 25, which engages with the sleeve 23 about the roller pin 21. The weight of the blind and its accessories retains the pawl in engagement, but, on a drag being given to the roller in the opposite direction through the cord 29. the pawls release themselves until the height adjustment of the blind is reached, when, on the tension on the cord being released, the pawl again engages with the notch in the sleeve.
Patent GB-190011798-A (GB)
Title: New and Useful Improvement in Building Arches with New Bricks.
Inventor: BOETTGER EDUARD
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 11,798. B÷ttger, E. June 29. Bricks.-Arches for retort furnaces, brick and other kilns, &c. are constructed of hemispherical end bricks a, recessed bricks c, and segmental bricks b, which can turn within one another to fit accurately against centering of any ordinary curvature. The arches may be built with central key stones d, as shown in Fig. 2, or the bricks b may extend over the arches, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190012787-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Shutting Lever or Car Mover.
Inventor: WROE CARL ROHLMANN
Filed: 1900-07-16
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 12,787. Rohlmann, Wwe. C. July 16. Shunting, leversfor.-On depressing the handle i, the beak k of the pivoted arm h presses on the long arm of the lever g, which is pivoted in the carrying-frame a.
Patent GB-190022311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Doors or Gates.
Inventor: MOORE JOHN CRAWFORD
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 22,311. Moore, J. C. Dec. 7. Door-closing apparatus.-Relates to an apparatus for closing doors, which is shown in plan in Fig. 1 and in elevation in Fig. 2. The door c, Fig. 2, is fastened to a trough-shaped piece a, which is pivoted at h to a heart-shaped cam g fastened to the floor. A roller f, mounted on a sliding piece d, is forced against the internal cam surface g, by a spiral spring e surrounding a guiding-rod c<1>. The action of the roller on the cam surface is such as to close the door when it is left open. In a modification, the cam surface is replaced by an inclined plane, the spring sliding piece carrying the roller working in vertical guides.
Patent GB-190102858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Rotary Explosion Motors
Inventor: MORIN EDOUARD HENRI
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1902-03-08
Abstract: 2858. Morin, E. H. Feb. 9. Oscillating-vane type.-A rotary explosion engine of the kind in which a rotating ring-shaped cylinder containing diaphragms and also pistons which have an alternately accelerated and retarded motion is shown in the Figs. 1, 2, and 3. The hollow shaft 11 carries the ring-shaped circular 1 divided by partitions 3 and each chamber containing a curved piston 5. The pistons are coupled together by a lever 54 loosely mounted on the shaft, and on the other side of the cylinder they are connected by links 60 to an eccentrically pivoted lever 59, which, as the engine rotates, causes the pistons to move in the cylinder relatively to the partitions and so vary the sizes of the working spaces 7 ... 10. The explosive gas is admitted through the hollow shaft and pipe connections 36 to the valve-chests 22, from which it is drawn into the working chambers during the aspiration stroke through ports 18 ... 21. After compression the charge is exploded by means of contacts 62 on the cylinder sliding ovor contacts 63 on the framing. The exhaust valves are arranged in valve-chests 30 connected to an exhaust pipe and are actuated by cams 53 driven at a reduced speed by gearing connected to the shaft. Two impulses per revolution are obtained. The pistons are packed by square corner pieces pressed outwards by springs or by means of a square packing-ring.