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Patent GB-189722441-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Wheels of Bicycles, Tricycles and other Velocipedes and Wheel Carriages.
Inventor: COUND CHARLES
Filed: 1897-09-30
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 22,441. Cound, C. Sept. 30. Hubs.-In addition to the side spoke flanges a<1> a central spoke flange a' is provided on the hub.
Patent GB-189730369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks or Catches for Doors.
Inventor: MORRELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-12-22
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 30,369. Morrell, W. Dec. 22. Locks and latches.-A door latch, which yields when the door is pushed or pulled, can be locked by a key. The spring bolt C, with a rounded end c, is mounted in a tubular case A, its rear end being bifurcated to engage a disc G, which can be rotated in the casing by a key. The disc has wards J and a stop H, the key fitting over a pin L, and engaging the stop to rotate the disc. In the locked position shown, the wards are in the path of the bifurcated end of the bolt and prevent it from being pushed back when pressure is applied to the door. On turning the disc by the key, the plain portion (shown underneath) is brought into the path of the bolt so that the latter can be pushed back. A spring pin 0 secures the disc against accidental displacement. A cranked portion F of the bolt, or a pin in the bolt, engages a collar D in the casing to prevent the bolt from being withdrawn. The casing is made in two semi-cylindrical halves, which are placed round the mechanism and then secured.
Patent GB-189730691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wheel Rims for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: GRAY CHRISTIAN HAMILTON
Filed: 1897-12-28
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 30,691. Gray, C. H., and Sloper, T. Dec. 28. Felloes or rims. -Wheel rims are provided at their edges with indentations and projections A<1> to increase the hold of the rim upon a pneumatic tyre.
Patent GB-189802400-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Manufacture of Glue.
Inventor: BRAUER RICHARD
Filed: 1898-01-29
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 2400. Brauer, R., [trading as Brauer, A.]. Jan. 29. Glue.-Glue in a powdered form, which is more suitable for packing purposes and rapid solution, is produced by drying a solution of glue in vacuo in flat casings or moulds, and then disintegrating the porous cakes to a suitable degree by a stamper, mill, rollers, or the like.
Patent GB-189817332-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Advertising.
Inventor: URQUHART DAVID INGLIS
Filed: 1898-08-11
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 17,332. Urquhart, D. I. Aug. 11. Drawings to Specification. Magic-lanterns.-Advertisements are automatically thrown in succession on a screen on a window &c. front by means of a magic-lantern apparatus placed inside, or the advertisement slide or tablet may be full size, and illuminated or otherwise, the lantern being dispensed with. The lantern slides are carried in pockets on a horizontal ring which passes through the lantern slit, being rotated on wheels by clockwork or other motor. An intermittent movement is given, so as to arrest the ring during each exposure, by means of pins on the ring which trip star-wheels, one of which has pins which are arrested by projections on the armature of an electromagnet, the making and breaking of the circuit of which is controlled by clockwork.
Patent GB-189909565-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Coupling for Railway Waggons and the like.
Inventor: GRAY HARRY
Filed: 1899-05-06
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 9565. Gray, H., and Sidebottom, J. May 6. Couplings, automatic.-The hooks A, A<1>, pivoted to the draw-bars, are acted on by rods G sliding in spring boxes E. The hooks are forced apart for uncoupling by three-armed levers L, provided with two long arms so that they can be operated from either side of the wagon.
Patent GB-189912846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Photographic Apparatus.
Inventor: GREGORY JULIUS EUGENE
Filed: 1899-06-20
Granted: 1900-06-20
Abstract: 12,846. Gregory, J. E. June 20. Automatic apparatus.-Relates to an apparatus which, after the exposure has been made by hand, develops, washes, fixes, &c. the photograph and delivers it complete. Fig. 4 shows a section of the apparatus. The cards A<3>, part of the surface of each of which opposite the lens L, L<1> is sensitized, are contained in a removable box A and pressed forward by a spring A<2>. To start the apparatus, the rod D is pressed down. This opens the shutter D<5>, and, when released, closes the circuit of an electromotor which actuates the mechanism. A slide E<3>, which has been wound up by the motor against the tension of springs, is released and pushes down the exposed card in front of the developing &c. chamber H. This is pushed forwards by the cam H', until the rubber edges H<1> make water-tight contact with the card. By the action of cams on the axis C<3>, the developing and other solutions are taken from tanks and poured into the chamber H, each solution being discharged by opening the tap H<2>. After the photograph is finished, it is discharged through an opening in the side of the camera by a transverse slide g actuated by a cord and spring. The required quantity of solution is taken from each tank by a scoop with a tubular handle, which is tilted by a cam.
Patent GB-189917945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corset Clasps.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 17,945. Thompson, W. P., [Hatfield, J. H., Brigham, E. M., and Stone, I. L.]. Sept. 5. Stud-and-eye fastenings for corsets. The steel A carries studs A' which engage with fastenings on the steel B, the upper or locking fastening differing from the lower fastenings, of which three or more are usually provided. The upper fastener consists of a plate D secured in position over the aperture E, E<1> by bending down the flanges m<1>. In fastening the steels together. the stud A<1> is passed through the end E' of the aperture, but in unfastening the head of the stud is tilted by pressing the steel apart so that it can pass out through the part E of the aperture. The aperture for the lower fastener is of the form shown at G. The steel is slit at r, so that the side F of the aperture can bend upwardly. The plate C, secured by flanges bent over the edges of the aperture, carries a tongue C' which guides the stud A' into position. Shields B' are placed over the upper and lower fasteners.
Patent GB-189919063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Driving Gear of Velocipedes and other similar Machines.
Inventor: WILKINSON ROBERT JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-22
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 19,063. Wilkinson, R. J. Sept. 22. Clutches; driving- mechanism.-Relates to free-wheel clutches adapted for driving forward and back-pedalling. The clutch is situated on the crank shaft, and either a hollow disc m or a boss on the shaft is provided with two inclined recesses e, f tapered in opposite directions and provided with pockets in which rollers p, q can rest. The chain-wheel i is provided with either a smooth collar fitting in the hollow disc or a smooth central opening fitting on the boss on the shaft. When driving in either direction, only one of the clutches comes into action.
Patent GB-189921666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Cut-outs for Rotary Electrical Converters and for Alternators.
Filed: 1899-10-30
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 21,666. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Steinmetz, C. P.]. Oct. 30. Cut-outs; converting alternating and direct currents. -Relates to arrangements for cutting-out rotary converters, or other apparatus such as alternators, should the speed exceed predetermined limits, magnetic cut-outs being arranged in a tuned local circuit. In the arrangement shown, R is a converter, and l, m, n are the coils of magnetic cutouts, which are in the circuit of a battery Q when a switch P is closed. The magnet controlling the switch arm is in a tuned circuit on the alternating- current side of the apparatus. The circuit includes a suitably-adjusted inductive resistance N and condenser C. On the speed of the apparatus exceeding the limit, the armature 0 is attracted so closing the local circuit through the cut-outs.
Patent GB-189924044-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Toy.
Inventor: WEIGEL ADOLF
Filed: 1899-12-02
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 24,044. Weigel, A. Dec. 2. Mechanical toys.- For effecting a hopping movement in figures of human shape, such as shown in Fig. 1, a clockwork device is placed in the upper part of the figure by means of which the legs are drawn backward after having been moved forward by the weight of the upper part. For this purpose the upper part is provided with the additional support g, while the feet of the legs to which the upper part is pivoted should approximate to the shape of a bird's beak. When in action, the figure is alternately supported on the feet and on the extension. The clockwork m e - chanism consists of a spring, starwheel with detent, wheel, and pinion which actuate a crank band through the latter two crank arms f. These arms are secured to the axis e, which turns freely in bearings upon the upper part of the figure to which the legs of the figure are fixed.
Patent GB-190010480-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Manufacture of Zinc or other Metallic Shavings.
Inventor: HOLTGEN AUGUST
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 10,480. Holtgen, A., and Hampton, W. E. June 8. Metal shavings.-Zinc or other metal sbavings, such as are used in the cyanide process for extracting gold, are made from sheets of metal coiled on a rotary mandrel and cut by a traversing tool. The mandrel A is driven by fast and loose pulleys 3, and has a groove 4 to receive a key 5 for securing the inner edge of the sheet, which is then coiled round and the outer edge soldered. The tool 10 is secured in a pivoted holder B, threaded to engage a screw 6, the base B<1> sliding in grooves. The screw is rotated by pawl and ratchet gearing 8, 7 from an eccentric pin on the mandrel. The tool has a square end, and is adjusted to travel clear of the mandrel. The uniform feed at each revolution ensures shavings of uniform thickness.
Patent GB-190013967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 13,967. British Thomson - Houston Co., [Rice, E. W.]. Aug. 3. Distributing; converting alternating and direct currents.-Relates to systems in which an alternating-current generator producing a given number of phases may be connected to leads &c. carrying current of a different number of phases. The arrangements are particularly applicable for converting alternating into direct currents. Fig. 1 shows an arrangement by which three-phase currents in the mains 1, 2, 3 are converted into two sets of three-phase differing by 60‹ in the conductors 13, 14, 15 and 16, 17, 18 by the transformers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and then into direct currents by the rotary converter 20. This arrangement may be reversed, and a direct current be converted into alternating of six or three phases. Instead of having the two transformer coils 4 and 5, there may be three primaries and six secondaries, which may be in delta or gamma connection.
Patent GB-190014033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphonic Apparatus for Filter Beds.
Inventor: ADAMS SAMUEL HENRY
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 14,033. Adams, S. H. Aug. 4. Filters, discharging liquid from.-Relates to means for discharging sewage or other liquids from filter beds or other receptacles, and particularly to means for emptying bacterial filter beds. A tank 6, at one end of the filter bed 1, communicates with a drain 5, beneath the bed, and is provided with a discharge siphon 7. A series of subsidiary siphons 2, 3, 4 are arranged to draw off from the filter bed any liquid which is not withdrawn by means of the tank and siphon 7. This siphon 7 is started, when the tank has been filled, by means of a pipe 8 fitted to the filter bed. Small filter beds may be discharged in a similar manner, one subsidiary siphon being employed, aided, if desired, by a small siphon serving to withdraw liquid from a lower level than the inlet opening of the subsidiary siphon.
Patent GB-190018158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Siphon Fillers.
Inventor: PHILLIPS ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1900-10-12
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 18,158. Phillips, R. E., [McLaughlin, J. J.]. Oct. 12. Bottling.-Relates to apparatus for charging siphon bottles with aÙrated liquids. The spout of the siphon is inserted through the washer i into the nozzle H, and is pressed down on to the washer g on the top of the valve stem F. When the handle K is depressed, the valve of the siphon is opened, and the spout of the siphon is forced against the washer g, opening the valve b, and allowing liquid to pass through the passage e in the valve stem. When the siphon is removed, only the small quantity of liquid remaining in the passage e can be wasted. A stuffing-box J prevents leakage round the valve spindle. The valve b is closed by a spring d placed between it and the cross-piece c, which forms a guide for the tail of the valve stem.
Patent GB-190020545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Temporary Fasteners for Securing Boot and Shoe Uppers while being Lasted.
Inventor: ELLIS WARREN EUGENE
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 20,545. Lake, H. H., [Ellis, W. E.]. Nov. 14. Lasting uppers. Relates to devices for fastening together the edges of lace-up boots and shoes, while being lasted. Fig. 4 shows a single form of the device, and Fig. 2 shows a cross-section of a last and .upper illustrating the method of using the device. Figs. 3, 5, and 8 show multiple forms of the device, Fig. 7 a modification, Fig. 9 the method of employing another form of fastener which is inserted from the outside, and Figs. 10 and 11 the fastener separately. Figs. 12, 14, and 16 show modified fasteners.
Patent GB-190100978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas-engines.
Inventor: BURGER LEOPOLD FERDINAND
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 978. Burger, L. F. Jan. 15. Drawings to Specification. Exhaust-silencers and the like.-A gas-engine piston at the end of the out-stroke uncovers ports leading into a chamber beneath, which is closed by an outwardly opening flap valve. Water from the cylinder jacket is sprayed into this chamber for condensing the gases.
Patent GB-190101073-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Mattresses
Inventor: HARTKOPF EMMA
Filed: 1901-01-16
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 1073. Hartkopf, E. Jan. 16. Mattresses; spring surfaces.-The webbing of the mattress rests on levers h pivoted to brackets on the frame. Springs f, f<11> resist downward motion of the mattress surface. Figs. 2 and 3 show a modification, in which the lever h passes through a support fixed by eyes i to the webbing. A spring l<1> is fixed at one end to the lever, and at the other to the support.
Patent GB-190112751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Hearth and Fire Place Fittings.
Inventor: HOOPER EDGAR AUGUSTUS JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-06-22
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 12,751. Hooper, E. A. J. June 22. Fenders; fire-irons and fire-dogs.-The movable curb or fender a is formed with end fire-dogs a and a central stop c, having flat ledges d for supporting the inner ends of the fire-irons. By this arrangement the fender and fire-irons can be easily moved as one article. Other forms are also illustrated, each having end dogs and a central stop with ledges ; or the fire-dogs may be omitted.
Patent GB-190114152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Window Sashes, or the like
Inventor: POLLOCK JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-11
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 14,152. Pollock, J. July 11. Sash fastenings.-A brass &c. weight a, which may be provided with a lead &c. plug p, is s eccentrically pivoted in a standard a<3> secured to the sash 2. A screwed arm a<6>, on which is mounted a nut or button a<7>, is attached to the e weight a, and is adapted to engage a crutch on a stem b<1> secured to the other sash. The weight retains the arm a<6>, when unfastened, in a vertical position out of engagement with the crutch. To secure the sashes, the arm a<6> is brought down into engagement with the crutch, and the nut a<7> is turned until its neck engages the crutch and draws the meeting-rails together. A pin or pins c on the weight serves as a stop to control the movement of the arm.
Patent GB-190114174-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Indicating and Recording the Quantity, Quality and Efficacy of Lubricants used in Connection with the Motive Power Fluid in Cylinders and the like.
Inventor: GOETZE PAUL CARL EDUARD
Filed: 1901-07-11
Granted: 1902-07-11
Abstract: 14,174. Goetze, P. C. E., Sander, C. F., Sander, J. A., and Buchmann, E. A. July 11. Testing lubricating- oils.-Relates to a method of, and apparatus for, indicating and recording the quantity, quality, and efficiency of lubricants used in connection with the motive fluid in cylinders &c. A tube a, provided with a pressure gauge e and a thermometer f, is fitted at one end with a tap c and at the other end with a union d, preferably in the form of a cock, for attachment to the indicator socket of the cylinder. A bent arm g secured to the tap c, carries a spring-controlled indicator drum h, which is oscillated by means of a cord, from some moving part of the engine in synchronism with the piston. A paper strip or card is secured to the drum by means of the spring clips k, and, in operation, the tap c is opened and the fluid from the cylinder issues through the nozzle band impinges on the moving card The lubricant will leave a record on the card, by means of which it is possible to estimate the distribution and also the quality and efficiency of the lubricant.
Patent GB-190114369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Engines or Pumps for Mines.
Inventor: HUBER WILHELM
Filed: 1901-07-15
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 14,369. Huber, W. July 15. Bucket pumps.-A water engine or pump is so arranged that the water can be pumped out of drifts at different levels. The rising pipes 1, 2 have thickened ends 3, 4, which act as plungers and work in cylinders 5, 6 mounted on top of a valve casing 7. Suction pipes 8, 9, provided with valves, connect the casing 7 with the lower drifts. The water in the upper drifts is conducted by pipes 11, 12 to a pipe 10, which is in connection with the casing 7 through non-return valves 16, 17. The pipes 1, 2 are also provided with non-return valves 13, 14, 15. The water in the pipes 1, 2 rises to the same level as the water in the pipes 11, 12. The pipes 1, 2 are alternately reciprocated, and act as bucket pumps to raise the water. When one of the pipes 1, 2 is descending, the thickened end of the pipe acts as a plunger to force water to the other tube. The pipes 10, 11, 12 are provided with stop-cocks for regulating the supply, or for cutting it off altogether when water is to be pumped from the lower drifts.
Patent GB-190116406-A (GB)
Title: Improved Guard for Platen Presses for Printing, Embossing and Cutting.
Filed: 1901-08-15
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 16,406. Crewe, F., and Mardon, Son, & Hall. Aug. 16. Platen presses.-Relates to guards for preventing accidents to the attendants. The guard bar i is attached to the upper ends of bars h sliding on the sides of the platen g by means of pins and slots. The bar i is quickly raised, to lift the attendant's hand, when the platen g is near the bed k, by arms d and the ends of, a shaft f, journalled in the platen, and having an arm e connected by a pair of finks c, c<1> to a bracket a fixed on the bed b of the machine frame. The links are pivoted to each other at c', so that they bend as shown, and the bar i does not commence to rise until the links have straightened. In a modification, the jointed links c, c' are replaced by a single link which has a longitudinal slot engaging a pin on the bracket a. In another modification, a flexible strap &c. is connected to the bracket a and to a drum on the shaft f.
Patent GB-190125459-A (GB)
Title: Hand Steering Gear for the Rear or Hind Wheels of Thrashing Machines or other Wheeled Road Vehicles, Machines Gun Carriages and the like.
Inventor: FIELD JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-12-13
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 25,459. Field, J., and Field, J. Dec. 13. Steering carts, vans, and other vehicles. Relates to means for steering the hind wheels of road vehicles and portable machines. The wheels a<1>, a<2> are connected to vertical spindles b<1>, b<2> having arms h coupled together by rods g. A toothed quadrant c on the spindle b<1> gears with a worm-wheel d operated by a hand crank f for steering the wheels. The wheels may be fixed parallel with the frame of the vehicle or machine by means of a pivoted catch operated by a hand-lever l and engaging a stoppiece m fixed on the spindle b<2>.
Patent GB-190126453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lasting Machinery for Boots and Shoes
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1901-12-27
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 26,453. Williams, J. Dec. 13. Watering-carts.-Relates to apparatus for watering underground workings. Water is distributed by the nozzles J on the hollow shaft A, which is driven through bevel and chain gearing W and a clutch from one of the axles of the vehicle. A valve in the shaft, worked through the collar C and rod L, is used to open or close the water supply which enters the shaft through holes B.
Patent GB-190200202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in either side Hand Brakes for Railway Rolling Stock
Inventor: DEAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 202. Dean, W., and Churchward, G. J. Jan. 3. Brakes, hand. Relates to means for operating and retaining either-side brakes. The brake lever f, which operates the brake blocks in the ordinary way, is locked to the loose toothed sector 5, having a lug 6 against which bears the arm 4 of the fixed handlever 1, also having an arm 3 for engaging the spring pawl 8. When the lever 1, or a similar one at the other end of the shaft 2, is depressed, the brakes are applied and the pawl 8 engages the sector 5 and keeps them 'on.' On raising one of the hand-levers, the pawl 8 is tripped by the arm 3, and the brakes fall off.