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Patent GB-189826598-A (GB)
Title: Improved Brake Apparatus for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HANSON THOMAS ANDERSON
Filed: 1898-12-16
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 26,598. Hanson, T. A. Dec. 16. Brakes, rim, for bicycles &c. Figs. 1 and 2 show the invention applied to the rear fork. The brake shoes d are carried by levers A pivoted on the fork. The upper ends of the levers are inclined inwards and bear on a. conical piece h, the upward movement of which forces the levers apart and applies the brake. The block h is carried by a rod I, working in guides l and carrying a cross-bar I' engaging the slotted arms of bell-crank levers k<1>, the upper arms of which are connected by suitable rods &c. with a lever on the handle-bar. Springs e normally keep the brake out of action. In ladies' bicycles &c., the brake is arranged near the crankaxle bracket. Fig. 5 shows a modified arrangement as fitted to the steering-wheel. The upper ends of the levers A are slotted, and engage pins p carried on a cross-bar fixed to the brake rod g. The rod g is raised by a spring S or by flat springs shown in dotted lines at s.
Patent GB-189902385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Show-cards, Tickets, Labels, and the like for Advertisement and other purposes and a Composition therefor.
Inventor: HAMBLIN WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 2385. Hamblin, W. T. Feb. 2. Labels and tickets.-Raised or countersunk letters and the like are formed on tickets, labels, facias, &c. for advertisement and other purposes by means of a plastic composition formed of plaster of Paris, glue, water, and, if desired, colouring-matter and vinegar. The letters &c. may be put on or formed by means of a stencil or otherwise. They may be also formed on a paper backing, and then cut out singly for attachment to the tablets &c.
Patent GB-189905553-A (GB)
Title: Improved Adjustable Ball Bearing for Axles.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 5553. Sefton-Jones, H., [Kerckhove, M. D. C. V. de]. March 14. Axle-boxes.-Relates to ball bearings for axles. Fig. 3 shows a bearing suitable for use with a revolving axle A. Races are formed for the balls E by grooves B', B" in the axle and grooves C', C<11> in the bearing D. The balls may be inserted through holes K closed by screw plugs L. Dust and dirt may be excluded by the collar I and washer J. Oil may be introduced into the chamber F through an aperture closed by a screw H. Adjustment may be effected by displacing the grooves in the axle with regard to those in the bearing, or by moving the grooves in the axle nearer together or further apart. To effect this, the groove B" is formed in a sleeve sliding on a reduced part of the axle and prevented from turning by a feather. The sleeve is moved inwards or outwards by the screw N. After the grooves have been worn by adjustment of the screw in one direction, their opposite sides may be brought into use by adjustment in the other direction. The bearing may be rendered self-adjusting by so mounting a spring that the sliding sleeve is continuously pressed inwards or outwards. Fig. 9 shows a modified bearing, suitable for use when the bearing turns and the axle is fixed, as in the case of a wheel hub. According to this modification, a slot Q is formed in the axle through which the balls are introduced with the aid of a special tool or instrument. After the balls are inserted, the wedge T is driven in and the cap P is put in place.
Patent GB-189906113-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Fixing Cap or Back Plates of Lock and Latch Cases.
Inventor: HECKFORD CLARENCE ROBERT
Filed: 1899-03-21
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 6113. Heckford, C. R., [trading as Spink & Son, J.]. March 21. Locks, key; latches.- The back plate A of a lock or latch case is formed at its hinder end with two tenons c, which are first placed in holes c' in the back end B of the case, and then the fore end D of the case is sprung over so that a tenon d on the forward end of the back plate is received in a hole d<1> in the end D. In a modification, the back plate is plain, and is first placed below projections f on the end B, and then forced down an inclined projection f<1> on the end D and sprung below it. The edges g of the back plate are rabbeted, and bear upon the rim of the case to serve as distance-stops. The number of tenons or projections may be varied. In another modification, the edge of the end B is turned over to form a flange in place of the projections f.
Patent GB-189906374-A (GB)
Title: A Detachable Back-fork-end for Cycles.
Inventor: BIDDLES WALTER
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 6374. Biddles, W. March 24. Frames; forks.-The back fork end on the side opposite the driving-gear is detachably connected to the rear frame tubes so as to allow it to be separated from them to provide an opening for the removal of the tyre. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the fork end A is secured to the stiffened ends of the frames B, C by screws F. After removal of the screws F, the parts can be sprung apart or the fork end swung down to give the required opening. The fork end may be fixed to the tubes by screw clips, vertical screws or sockets, and set-screws, the parts being flattened, forked, or otherwise shaped to form firm joints. In a modification, the fork end A is detachably fixed to a junction piece to which the ends of the tubes B, C are fixed for brazing or otherwise. The fork ends on both sides of the wheel may be made detachable.
Patent GB-189909430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Purifying Feathers and Down.
Inventor: FOX CHARLES MONTAGUE
Filed: 1899-05-04
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 9430. Fox, C. M. May 4. Feathers.-Relates to apparatus for cleansing and purifying feathers and down, and particularly to that apparatus in which the feathers are placed in a cylindrical chamber A and are first treated with steam, and are then subjected to the action of moving beaters C, the dust &c. being drawn off from the chamber A by an exhaust fan. The invention consists, firstly, in connecting the exhaust pipes G with the chamber A through intermediate end chambers F, the inner walls E of which are perforated, secondly, in providing a pipe J for the escape of the excess of steam, the inlet to the pipes G and J being controlled by a sliding plate which can be moved to open and close the inlets alternately, and, thirdly, in providing one or more sliding doors at the ends of the chamber to regulate the admission of fresh air.
Patent GB-189916074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Labels.
Inventor: CROCKER SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 16,074. Crocker, S. H. Aug. 5. Label fastenings.-A sheet-metal clip, substantially of the form shown, is used for securing labels to parcels &c. The parts A are passed through the label and bent down, and the spring tongue C is hooked over the string.
Patent GB-189918469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Changing Bobbins or other Weft Carriers in Loom Shuttles, or for Changing the Shuttles themselves, when the Weft is Exhausted.
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-09-13
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 18,469. Baker, W. H., and Kip, F. E. Sept. 13. Loom shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in automatically.-Two series of bobbin-boxes 3, 3<x>, Fig. 3, containing bobbins, cops, or other weftholders with two different kinds or colours of weft, are stored in receptades 2, 2<x>, and are provided with sockets to enable them to be taken upon fingers 4<a> of oscillating transferrers 4, 4<x>. The transferrer 4 has two arms, pivoted at 5 and operated by segments 7 and racks 8 ; the transferrer 4<x> has only one arm, pivoted at 5<x> and operated by a segment 7 <x> and rack, and it works between the arms of the transferrer 4. An electric circuit can be established through either of the working shuttles and the electromagnet or electromagnets M for the corresponding transferrer, but normally a break is maintained in the circuit by the pressure of the weft y, Fig. 12, upon a spring finger 25 on the bobbin 20. When the weft fails in either shuttle, the finger makes contact with a ring 23 on the bobbin, and establishes a circuit through the terminal t<1> or t<2>. This causes the corresponding electromagnet or electromagnets to place the end of their armature levers 10 into the path of the racks 8, and the corresponding transferrer to be oscillated to place a fresh bobbin or the like into the shuttle in the shuttle box b, the used bobbin being ejected through the lay L. A curved casing prevents the bobbin-boxes 3 from flying off the transferrer arms 4, and a special detent lever 14 holds the bobbin-boxes 3x until released by the shuttle box b as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3. The bobbin-boxes are prevented from dropping out of the receptacles 2, 2<x> by spring hooks 6, 6<x>, and are held in the shuttles S, Sx by spring contact-pieces 19, Fig. 12. Loom shuttle-changing mechanism. - Shuttles having bobbins or the like with two different kinds or colours of weft may be changed in a similar manner, but in this case spring hinged flaps are provided in the shuttle box for the shuttle to rest upon, and a spring hinged finger for holding the shuttle down while the lay is receding and the transferrer fingers are being withdrawn from the sockets.
Patent GB-189919152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Attachment Bosses of Cycle Saddles.
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTBEE
Filed: 1899-09-23
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 19,152. Brooks, J. B., and Holt, J. Sept. 23. Saddle clips.- In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the boss a is formed with circular flanged side plates a<2>, a<3> to receive radial sliding pieces g which work in grooves in the clamping-discs f and bear on central cones f<4>. Upon tightening up the cross-bolt b, the cones force the pieces outwards, and cause their toothed outer ends to bite on the flanges a<3>. The wires h &c. of the saddle frame are clamped between the discs f and washers h'. The cones f<4> may be formed on the discs f, or may be separate therefrom. The grooves in the discs f are sometimes dispensed with, the inner ends of the pieces g bearing on inclined notches in the cones. The relative position of the parts may be varied, the cones, for instance, being formed on the side plates a<2>, b<2>, or the cones may be arranged so as to force the pieces g radially inwards. To prevent accidental displacement of the pieces g, they may be held in place by plates connected to the side plates of the boss.
Patent GB-189922222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Barrel Washing Machines.
Inventor: DANNER ADAM
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 22,222. Danner, A. Nov. 7. Cask-cleaning brushes.-The brush for cleaning the body of a cask is shaped to the contour of the staves, and the brushes for scrubbing the ends are formed, as shown in Fig. 8, with short bristles at the ends and inclined longer bristles at the sides to enter the grooves at the chimes.
Patent GB-189923613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Converters or Apparatus to be employed in the Manufacture of Steel and Ingot Iron.
Inventor: MITCHELL JOSEPH EBOR
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 23,613. Mitchell, J. E. Nov. 27. Converter furnaces.- Blast is conveyed into a converter furnace of the usual type by means of tuyÞres 4, 4<1> arranged m a horizontal or approximately - horizontal plane. A stronger blast is directed into the metal on one side of the converter than into that on the opposite side, by arranging, for example, four tuyÞres 4 on one side of the centre line, and three tuyÞres 4<1> on the other side.
Patent GB-189924945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stokers.
Inventor: WOOD WILFRED ROTHERY
Filed: 1899-12-15
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 24,945. Wood, W. R. Dec. 15. Mechanical stoking; firebars and grates.-Relates to underfeed stokers with screw feeders of the kind described in Specifications, No. 17,179, A.D. 1898, and No. 19,532, A.D. 1899. The grate is formed of overlapping bars 1, Fig. 4, of angleiron section bolted together to form two inclined frames with hinge-like connections to the edges of the screw casing. The hopper 13, Fig. 3, is so mounted on the front of the casing that it may be turned down into the position shown in dotted lines. The feeding-screw is rotated by ratchet gear, the lever 16 of which is operated by racks 21 on a sleeve 22 enveloping the motor cylinder 23 and connected to its piston-rod by a crosshead 24. The apparatus is adapted for use with a Lancashire steam boiler.
Patent GB-190009370-A (GB)
Title: Improved Sledge with Pedal Gear.
Inventor: FISCHER SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 9370. Fischer, S., and Genud, M. May 21. Cycles adapted for use as sledges.-The sledge shown comprises a front steering part, and a rear part the axle c<1> of which is driven by pedal crank and chain gearing. The adjustable wheels h have spring spikes g, which dig into the ground to propel the sledge, which is mounted on runners r. A toothed shoe brake operated from the handle-bar is fitted.
Patent GB-190011130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Coat Springs and the like to Prevent Coats from Sagging.
Inventor: NABLE DAVID
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 11,130. Nable, D. June 19. Coats and jackets.-Relates to springs or stiffeners to be inserted in the upper part of the front of coats to keep them from sagging, and consists in making them of strips A of light flexible springy material, which are fastened in the coat by safetypins B, or by points, or hooks situated at the ends of the strips. Clips or loops are also preferably fixed in the coat to aid in keeping the strips in position.
Patent GB-190012182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Calcium Hydrate and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: SCHULTHESS WALTER
Filed: 1900-07-05
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 12,182. Schulthess, W. July 5. Moving stirrer apparatus for use in connection with the slaking of burnt lime. A definite quantity of the burnt lime is charged on to a screen x supported on rollers in the upper part of a hopper b, and is there sprinkled with a predetermined amount of water. The lid v is then closed, and the sieve reciprocated by suitable means, whereby the powder falls into the lower part of the hopper, resting upon a non-conducting or steam-heated pivoted box or valve c. The further treatment of the lime takes place in a cylinder a, which has an external jacket A, and which is maintained at at least 97‹ C. by steam admitted through the valve V. Communication is made between the jacket and the cylinder by means of an externally-operated valve m. Steam enters the cylinder through a tube r, and water through sprays on a water pipe q having a valve p. Condensed water escapes by the outlet u. In the bottom of the cylinder is provided a conveyer e for moving the lime backwards and forwards, and for discharging it through the steam-heated pivoted outlet door k.
Patent GB-190012734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taps or Faucets.
Filed: 1900-07-14
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 12,734. Wise, W. L., [Francis, N. P.]. July 14. Piston valves.-A tap 8 for casks, barrels, and the like has an inlet 13 and outlet 14. The piston 11 has a head 12, and is actuated by screwing a key 17 into its free end. On screwing the tap into the bushing 7, the screwed end 25 of the tap engages with a plug, which normally closes the bushing, and pushes it inside the cask so that, on withdrawing the piston, the contents can be discharged. A projection 20 on the piston fits into a corresponding recess 22 in the plug, and assists the tap and plug to turn together. The tap can be removed from the bushing, which is then closed by the plug, or the bushing may be made so that the tap can be left in situ without projecting from the cask.
Patent GB-190013327-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway Wagons Trucks or the like.
Inventor: FROGGATT BENJAMIN
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1901-07-24
Abstract: 13,327. Froggatt, B., Cook, W., and Bayley, T. July 24. Brakes, band. Relates to improvements on the brake apparatus described in Specification No. 20,529, A.D. 1897. The push-rods B<3> are connected to the two-armed lever B' on the shaft B, which has an arm D jointed to the arms D', G<4>. The arm D' is connected to the side lever F by the crank D<2> and cross-shaft E, while the arm G<4> is linked, as shown, to the side lever G. The brakes can be applied by the right hand of the operator from either side of the vehicle by depressing one of the handles F, G. AT-headed pawl I engages the teeth H<3> of the rack to hold the brakes "on," or with a double catch H<2> to hold them "off." In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the lever G is locked by jointing the guard N between the stud 0 and the eccentric P.
Patent GB-190014031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Straining Wire for Repairing and other Purposes.
Inventor: DONALDSON JOHN
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 14,031. Donaldson, J. Aug. 4. Wire strainers.-A frame a, consisting of two plates shaped as shown in Fig. 1, and connected by bolts and distance-pieces a', carries at each end serrated grippers or nuts actuated by screws having perforated heads in which a lever g engages for rotating the same. The frame also carries a drum b, which is actuated through gearing d, e from a countershaft rotated by the lever g, which is inserted through a perforated head on the countershaft. A pawl h is adapted to engage with the teeth of the pinion d. To strain the wire, say for repairing purposes, one end is secured in the gripper on the left-hand side of the frame, and the splicing-piece, attached to the other end, is wound on the drum b until the straining is effected. Then the other gripper is tightened on the wire, and is held in position by a pivoted catch q. The drum b is then unwound, and the ends of the wires are connected, as shown in Fig. 1, by a tool in the ordinary manner. The device may be used in connection with fences, telephones, &c.
Patent GB-190022129-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Vapourizing Spirit and the like for Lighting, Heating and Motive Power Purposes
Inventor: GOSSWEILER KARL
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 22,129. Gossweiler, K. Dec. 5. Vapour burners.-Relates to devices for the preliminary heating of vapour burners, to start the production of vapour, for lighting, heating, or motive power purposes, such as for soldering- lamps, benzene and other motors, for heating flat irons, &c. The container a may have connected therewith a tube c, which can be blown into, or a plain air bulb e may be provided. In either case, vapour is carried off the spirit or the like in the container, and may be ignited at the top of the tube d. The heat of the flame causes vapour to rise in the tube b, when it can be ignited at the top. On stopping the injection of air, the vapour continues to pass up the central heated tube and tn burn at the top, the outer flame going out. In the modifications shown, a receptacle f is inserted in the tube c, and contains spirit &c. which is vaporized and ignited to form the preliminary heating device. The tube c and its adjuncts may afterwards be entirely removed from the lamp. In another modification, a simple acetylene generator may be inserted in the tube c, so that acetylene may be passed in and ignited, as above, to form the preliminary operation. In another modification, the spirit &c. is forced up an inverted U-shaped tube, so as to be present at the hottest part of the preliminary heating-flame, whereby vapour is generated very rapidly. In the device shown in Fig. 6, the spirit &c. is raised by an annular cock enclosed in a double casing s, s', and the vapour passes through a bent tube v<1>, v<2> to the burner b'.
Patent GB-190100696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Filed: 1901-01-10
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 696. Butler, E., and Clarke, Chapman, & Co. Jan. 10. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-A compound four-stroke cycle engine, with two high-pressure cylinders a, b and one low-pressure one m, is served by one rotary distributing valve Q which, in addition to controlling the passage of the explosive and burnt gases also admits a scavenging- charge from the atmosphere through one of the cylinders a, b to the cylinder m, the explosive charges being arranged to expand below atmospheric pressure in order to draw in the air. The valve Q is vertical, is adjusted for wear and expansion by a supportiug-bush 25, and is driven at a quarter the speed of the crank shaft by chain and worm gearing t, w and a square socket 33. It has three chambers 4, 11, and 17. The lowest chamber 4 admits the explosive charges to the cylinders through opposite ports 5 and bifurcated passages 8 and 9. The chamber 11 is always open to the cylinder m through ports 12 and the annular passage 13, and is opened to the cylinders a and b by ports 10, and to the exhaust pipe 18 by ports 17. The uppermost chamber 19 in the valve, which communicates with the atmosphere, is opened by ports 21 to passages 23, 24, similar to the passages 8, 9 and arranged above them, at the end of the exhaust stroke of the highpressure pistons before the ports 10 close. The engine may be made double-acting by the addition of another valve, and it may be started by admitting compressed air to the low-pressure cylinder.
Patent GB-190104397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Conveying Granulated Materials
Inventor: FROHNHAEUSER KARL
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 4397. Frohnhõuser, K. March 1. Conveyers.-The trough b in which the endless chain f works is filled with water to assist in the transference of coal &c., which is fed through a hopper a and discharged through a second one c. The water returns through a pipe e with tap d. Several parallel troughs may be connected together.
Patent GB-190112508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Deriving Electrical Currents of One Direction from a Source of Alternating Current.
Filed: 1901-06-19
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 12,508. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. June 19. Converting alternating and direct currents ; switches. -Relates to means for deriving a direct current from an alternating current by means of an armature oscillating synchronously, by an improvement upon the arrangement described in Specification No. 12,466, A.D. 1901. In arrangements for charging batteries, the battery circuit is so arranged that the armature only closes the main circuit when the potential exceeds that of the battery. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The armature d is in a shunt circuit 5, 6 with the condenser k, a being the generator and b the battery to be charged. Fig. 2 shows a modified arrangement, the armature oscillating between two magnets S, N and having two windings as shown. In another modification, one of the magnets is an electromagnet in shunt with the battery, and, in the arrangement shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the armature d oscillates between the poles of an electromagnet t, and is supported on the poles of a permanent magnet S.
Patent GB-190113144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coat Collar Springs
Inventor: WILLERINGHAUS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-06-27
Granted: 1902-05-08
Abstract: 13,144. Willeringhaus, W. June 27. Collar adjusters.-Relates to coat collar springs a, Fig. 1, which are provided with extensible end pieces b, and consists in providing means whereby the pieces b will remain in any position in which they may be placed. For this purpose, as shown also in Fig. 4, a spring e is attached to each end of the collar adjuster a, and the free end of the spring e bears against the piece b. The spring e may be attached to the piece b, while its free end bears against the adjuster a. A pin d on the adjuster a, working in a slot c in the pieces b, limits the motion of the latter. In the Provisional Specification reference is made to Specification No. 10,466, A.D. 1889.