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Patent GB-189821931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: MCMULLIN FRANK ROSWELL
Filed: 1898-10-18
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 21,931. McMullin, F. R., and Hildebrandt, C. T. Oct. 18. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to motor-driven vehicles with swivelling steering-wheels capable of being driven by the motor together with the other wheels without interfering with the steering action. Fig. 1 shows a front elevation of the vehicle, and Fig. 2 a plan of the undercarriage and driving-gear. The short axles B' of the steering-wheels C are mounted in forks H pivoted in heads in the frame G. Immediately beneath these pivots the short axles are connected by universal joints or flexible junctions to shafts B<2> , B<3>, which are driven by balance gear enclosed in the casing L. Motion is communicated to the balance gear from the motor through a longitudinal shaft O. This shaft is divided, and the two portions are also driven by balance gear, the hinder portion being made to drive, again through balance gear, the two rear wheels E, E. The casing L is secured between the members of the front axle frame G, and the main frame F, F<2> is connected to the axle frame by straps embracing the said casing. The front end of the carriage body rests upon a transverse elliptical spring J supported on a bolster on the frame F. For steering purposes, the forks H have short arms H<6> linked to a plate I<2> mounted on a vertical shaft I provided with a hand-wheel.
Patent GB-189827268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Alternate Current Arc Lamps and Lanterns.
Inventor: MORDEY WILLIAM MORRIS
Filed: 1898-12-24
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 27,268. Mordey, W. M., and Bevis, H. Dec. 24. Drawings to Specification. Globe holders for electric arc lamps using alternating currents. To reduce the production of noise, asbestos packing is placed between the globe and lamp frame and casing.
Patent GB-189902297-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for Raising Water and other Liquids from Wells and the like.
Inventor: JONET LOUIS
Filed: 1899-02-01
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 2297. Jonet, L. Feb. 1. Well-bucket a p p aratus.-The apparatus is carried and completely enclosed by a casing erected over the well &c. The full bucket on reaching the top is tipped by contact with a projectionp, and empties into a trough q with a spout q<1>. The descent of the bucket is controlled by a brake n acting on the drum shaft, and accidental falling of the bucket during lifting is prevented by a pawl and a ratchet-wheel fitted to the drum shaft.
Patent GB-189902975-A (GB)
Title: Combination Funnel and Strainer.
Inventor: GOERGEN CHARLES
Filed: 1899-02-10
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 2975. Goergen, C. Feb. 10. Funnels.-T h e funnel A is provided w i t h a removable strainer B, which is connected by the spring C to the hooked wires D, D<1> adapted to engage with the end a of the funnel stem. The strainer is fixed or detached by means of t h e hook k, which is engaged with the eye e on one of the wires. Instead of two wires, a single wire may be employed, to which the hook may be permanently attached.
Patent GB-189907347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hot Water Radiators and similar Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: DENYER ERNEST ALBERT
Filed: 1899-04-07
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 7347. Denyer, E. A. April 7. Water-heaters, gas and oil.-A water-heater or stove, which may be a self-contained radiator or may be applied to other sectional radiators, is shown in Fig. 1. The annular space between the outer casing D and the tapered tube E forms the water chamber. The water reservoir M is in communication with the channels J and K in the plug H, and with the water jacket or chamber. The water is supplied by siphon action. The combustion products, after passing to the water reservoir, escape to the atmosphere, or they may escape directly. The gas, or in some cases oil, burner is provided with the annular cup S, and is carried by the pivoted arm S<2>, and the gas valve S<3> has a slender lever S' which is pushed over to the arm S<2> to turn off the gas. To ignite the gas, the burner is withdrawn from beneath the tube or chamber E. According to the Provisional Specification, tubes may be placed across the heat space to connect opposite parts of the water space.
Patent GB-189925767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Motors.
Inventor: ROWNTREE HAROLD
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 25,767. Rowntree, H. Dec. 30. Lifts.-Relates to continuous - current motors for operating lifts &c., and to the means for varying the speed and direction of operation thereof. A motor is employed in which the armature and field are ,independently revoluble, and one of these parts is rotated by an auxiliary motor, which may be an electric, steam, gas, or other motor. The speed and direction of rotation of the main motor are controlled by varying the strength of the current supplied to its field or armature. In the arrangement shown, a pair of such motors have their armatures C driven by the armature of an auxiliary electric motor B, supplied from the same mains ; the field magnets of each motor form part of a drum E on which the hoisting-cable F is wound. Current is supplied to the armature and field of each of the operating-motors through a switch J and collecting-rings K, L, M, the field connections being made through a variable resistance O on the car H. When the currents flowing through the armature and field are such as to tend to produce a speed of rotation equal to that at which the armature is driven by the auxiliary motor, the field magnets will remain at rest, but, by varying the resistance in circuit with the field magnets, they will rotate in one direction or the other at a speed depending upon the extent to which the resistance is varied. Instead of driving the armature of the main motor at a constant speed, the speed of the auxiliary motor, or the relative speeds of the main and auxiliary motors, may be varied. An arrangement is described in which the relative resistances of the two field circuits are varied by means of a resistance switch on the car, which switch may also control an electromagnetic brake.
Patent GB-190003311-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic or Spring Tyres.
Inventor: PRINGLE JAMES
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 3311. Pringle, J. Feb. 20. Tramcars; wheels.-Relates to wheels of the type described in Specification No. 21,615, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Wheels for vehicles], in which hollow rubber balls or their equivalents are held between cups or cavities formed on inner and outer metal rings. To prevent lateral displacement the rings B, E, Fig. 2, are now formed with overlapping side flanges B<1>, E'. The inner ring B may be either shrunk on to the felloe A or provided with additional flanges B' and sprung into position, the abutting ends being then secured together by fishplates D fixed by transverse bolts D<1> to the felloe and flanges. The outer ring E is preferably sprung into position, the abutting ends being secured by fishplates and bolts, and each ring may have one flange replaced by an annular plate. The tread G is preferably shrunk on to the ring E, but it may be sprung into position, and the abutting-ends G', G', Fig. 6, are then connected together by a bolt K which is passed through projections J<1>, J' formed on plates J fastened to the two ends. In a modification, the ring E lies within the tread G which is flanged to overlap the ring B, and there are two or more rows of balls. The tread G may have an external flange, for tramcar wheels.
Patent GB-190003618-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Apparatus for Arranging Linotype Matrices to be Used in Conjunction with Blocks.
Inventor: TROWNSELL WILLIAM CLEOPHAS
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 3618. Trownsell, W. C., and Tregro, J. R. Feb. 23. Linotype machines.-Relates to a method of and apparatus for setting-up type matrices in a linotype machine to enclose a cut or picture of other than rectangular outline, so that the ends of the lines of type correspond with the outline of the cut. A rotary cylinder A is provided with a ratchet and pawl attachment which is connected with the means for operating the casting-mechanism so that, when each line of type is completed and preliminary to starting the matter for a succeeding line, the cylinder is automatically rotated through a space equal to the vertical distance between the lines of type. On the cylinder is marked an outline B of the cut, and over the cylinder moves an index G which is attached to an assembler-bar which follows each of the single matrices as they are placed in position in preparing a line for casting. As long as the pointer is outside the space B, the operator sets impression types, and when the pointer is inside the space B he sets quads. In Fig. 3 the pointer G is shown attached to an intermediate sliding bar H, which by gearing J, L, K is moved in the opposite direction to the assemblerbar. This arrangement is made use of when setting up a two-column article to include a cut which encroaches on both columns, and serves as a guide in setting up the type matter which terminates on the right-hand side of the column. When the lines of type have been cast and " locked up," the ends which have been cast as quads from a bed for the thin plate which has the cut on its surface, and the type ends form a frame for it. The plate is secured to the bed by any suitable means.
Patent GB-190011761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Mills.
Inventor: AIKEN HENRY
Filed: 1900-06-28
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 11,761. Aiken, H. June 28. Rolling.-In a mill plant for rolling plates for skelps, bars, rails, or other forms, the metal is sheared to length in shears 5, and then passes over a feed-roller surface 6 of a table B to one of the lower three passes in a set of three high rolls 2, and thence over a roller surface 7 of a table C to one of the upper three passes of a second set of three-high rolls 3, whence the metal emerges upon a shifter 8, which lowers it and moves it laterally to a surface 9 in the table D opposite a lower pass in the rolls 3. The metal then travels over a surface 10 to an upper pass in the rolls 2, and emerges upon a shifter 11, which transfers it to a surface 12 opposite a lower pass in the rolls 2. A surface 13 carries the metal to an upper pass in the rolls 3, whence a surface 14 carries it to the finishing-pass in a pair of rolls 4, after which it is removed by a surface 15, conveyer 16, and surface 17 to shears 18. Figs. 1, 1<a>, and 1<b> show diagramatically the arrangement described, but various modifications in the arrangement of the rolls and the sequence of operations may be made. Figs. 2<a> and 3<a> show the arrangement of the tables C, D. Rollers 20 are mounted in side plates 21<1>, and driven by bevel gearing from a countershaft 22. The feed-surfaces 7, 10 and 13 are divided by guide-plates at the sides, and the other surfaces previously mentioned are similarly divided. Where it is necessary to raise the metal from a lower to an upper pass, each feed-surface has an inclined part, such parts being shown on the table C at 7', 10', 13'. The inclined parts are provided with rollers 27 of gradually-increasing diameters and frictionally driven by resting on the rollers 20, so as to feed the metal up the incline. Where a roller would be too small to be frictionally driven, it is directly driven. The rollers 20 are driven to produce rotation in the desired direction in the level and inclined portions. In the elevated surface 14 the friction rollers are of uniform diameter. The surfaces in the table B being all on the lower level, no friction rollers are used. The shifters 8, 11 are of similar construction, and are shown in Figs. 3<a> and 7. A shaft 32, which can be moved longitudinally by a power cylinder 40, has yokes 35 keyed to it, on which is secured the trough 31 receiving the metal. The trough has one deep side 30, so that, as the shifter is rocked, the metal turns over on to this side and then slides on to the lower surface 12, this inversion freeing the metal from scale. The shifter is first moved longitudinally to clear the metal from the rolls, and is then rocked by power cylinders 36, having a rack piston-rod engaging a pinion 39 feathered on the shaft 32. Other power devices may be used in place of power cylinders.
Patent GB-190012868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Inflatable Tyres for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: PULBROOK ANTHONY
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1901-07-17
Abstract: 12,868. Pulbrook, A., and Pulbrook, E, H. July 17. Tyres, pneumatic.-Relates to means for attaching a tyre to a wheel rim, one form being shown in Figs. 1 and 2. To each side of the tyre or outer cover is secured a pocket H, in which are placed two concentric rings A, B, each being formed of wire or like strips with looped overlapping ends C, C' respectively. The loops C of one ring are counected by wire or like strips D to the loops C' of the other ring, and the two rings are separated by stitching S, which is broken at intervals to allow of the strips D. When the larger ring A is expanded by inflation of the tyre, the smaller ring contracts and attaches the tyre to the rim. In modifications, the strips forming the rings and the strips D may form single wires, which thus have a spiral shape, and the loops C, C<1> may be replaced by sleeves secured to the tyre, the rings being provided with projections forming stops. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the ends of the band are provided with pins G, which take into inclined slots L in a strip B<x>. Radial motion of the strip B<x> expands or contracts the band.
Patent GB-190018114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Polyphase Alternating Current Transformers.
Inventor: SCHALLER CARL
Filed: 1900-10-11
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 18,114. Schaller, C. Oct. 11. Transformers. - In polyphase transformers, in order that the magnetic resistance may be equal in the cores when unsymmetrically arranged and also be capable of regulation, auxiliary cores are provided. In Fig. 2, I, II, III are the cores surrounded by winding and a, a are auxiliary cores. Fig. 3 shows another form, in which the cores are at the corners of a square base. Figs. 5 and 6 show a construction in which the core plates are bolted to end plates and regulation is obtained by varying the number of plates in the auxiliary cores a. Regulation of the magnetic resistance can also be carried out by cutting holes in the core plates or by a suitable arrangement of close - circuited windings.
Patent GB-190023452-A (GB)
Title: Improved Composition for Making Pills.
Inventor: TILDESLEY THOMAS
Filed: 1900-12-22
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 23,452. Tildesley, T. Dec. 22. Pills.-A composition for pills comprises, in addition to the ingredients described in Specification No. 21,589, A.D. 1894, pulverized turtle bloom, otherwise known as Balmony (chelone glabra), and extract of spindle tree.
Patent GB-190101717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Wool and other Fibrous Material.
Inventor: FIELDEN JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 1717. Fielden, J. Jan. 25. Drying wool &c.-Apparutus for drying wool and other fibrous material and of the kind described in Specification No. 5227, A.D. 1878, is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The drying-chamber X has lateral apertures E, suitably covered with panels, to allow of ready access to the interior The chamber is fitted with several rows of longitudinal bars A on which the wet material is placed, and suitably spaced under these bars are cross-bars C carrying projecting blades B. The cross-bars pass through panel-covered openings D in the walls of the chamber, and are carried by lateral rods L. The rods L receive a combined longitudinal and vertical motion from rotating discs Y, fitted with connecting-rods 0 and carrying cams which act on bell-crank levers Y<1> so as to reciprocate the rods f. The rods f are connected to bell-crank levers N, which carry rollers on which the rods L rest. The material is traversed through the drying- chamber by the moving blades. The levers N may be fitted with springs H, or adjacent sets may be balanced by means of connecting-links R. Rocking levers K may be used to support the rods L. In a modification, the rods L, Fig. 4, are moved vertically by rotating or rocking shafts S, which are cranked or fitted with cams, and adjacent rods may be connected by means of chain gearing J and rocked by a connecting-rod m, suitably actuated.
Patent GB-190106165-A (GB)
Title: Sieves for Sifting, Sorting, Bolting, Screening and like Apparatus
Inventor: TEICHMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1902-03-22
Abstract: 6165. Teichmann, A. March 23. Drawings to Specification. Sifting.-Sieves for sifting, bolting, screening, &c. apparatus are formed of perforated sheets of vulcanized fibre, the surface of which is satined by passage between highly-polished metal cylinders, or otherwise. The sieves are glued, nailed, or otherwise secured upon a cylindrical or flat frame.
Patent GB-190107342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Mill Plant
Inventor: HUBER SIGMUND VINCENT
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 7342. Huber, S. V. April 9. Rolling.-Relates to rolling-mill plant by which a series of plates or bars can be transferred from a hot bed or other support to a feed-table] and properly spaced for feeding to a shearing or other machine. The support A is provided with an endless chain or other suitable form of shifting-mechanism 1 to bring the plates over rails 3, having guides 5 at suitable intervals for another endless-chain shifting-mechanism, driven by pulleys 6 from shafts 12, 13 connected to a motor Y. The chains 5<a>, Fig. 4, which pass over tension pulleys 7, are provided with carriages 4 having weighted fingers 8, which can project above the rails 3 to engage the plate to be moved, or can be depressed by raising their weighted ends by bars 9 so that the carriages may be moved to any desired positiop without engaging the plates. The bars are raised by moving them longitudinally by a ram X and lever 9<a> so that cams 11 on them pass on to rollers 10. The plates are transferred to a roller feed-table 2, and are suitably spaced by being brought against pins placed at the desired intervals in a number of holes 18 in blocks 15. The heads of the pins are normally flush with the blocks, their lower ends projecting below. The pins are successively raised to receive successive plates by causing bars 19 with bevelled ends to have a step-by-step movement under the blocks, the bars being operated by rack-and-pinion gearing through a shaft 21 from a ram 25.
Patent GB-190111518-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Heat Insulation.
Inventor: DESANDRE PIERRE
Filed: 1901-06-05
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 11,518. DÚsandre. P. June 5. Non-conducting coverings.-The heat-insulating means shown in Fig. 1 applied as a pipe covering comprises the spirally-coiled asbestos cord A, the wire netting or gauze B, the asbestos board U, the packing D of carded silk or silk waste, and the outer cover E of canvas, which is coated with suitable paint for hardening it and rendering it incombustible. This paint may be a mixture of silicate of soda or potash with asbestos powder or carbonate of lime and water. The spiral asbestos cord may be replaced by a helical spring, and the wire netting may be dispensed with. The parts are held together by wires and staples.
Patent GB-190114981-A (GB)
Title: A new or Improved Compound for use as a Substitute for Shell, Ivory and the like.
Inventor: FRANQUET HENRI EUGENE
Filed: 1901-07-23
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 14,981. Franquet, H. E. July 23. Stone, imitation.-A substitute for coral consists of casein mixed with plastic celluloid and colouring- matter, by rolling. The casein may be prepared by immersion for a day in a borax solution, and subsequent soaking in alcohol, acetone, or like solvent. The rolled sheets of the mixed materials may be heated and pressed together to form blocks.
Patent GB-190124985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Egg Poachers or like Cooking Apparatus and Gas Stoves
Inventor: EDWARDS GEORGE
Filed: 1901-12-07
Granted: 1902-11-20
Abstract: 24,985. Edwards, G. Dec. 7. Gas cooking- stoves -An eggpoaching o r like movable cooking- pan A is placed over an ordinary gas stove, and the lid B is hinged to the stove, and controls a two - way gas cock in the hinge.
Patent GB-190209150-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clock Controlled Mechanism for Turning on Gas, Electric Current, Water and the like at Predetermined Times.
Inventor: NORTH SAMUEL WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-04-21
Granted: 1903-04-21
Abstract: 9150. North, S. W. April 21. Alarms; clocks combined with actuating-devices for valves, cocks, and switches. - The winding- lever F for the driving-spring of the alarm mechanism is connected by a link G having a slot J to the lever K of a gas or water cock M or of an electric switch, so that the gas, water, or electricity is turned on when the spring alarm runs down, and is turned off when it is re-wound. A bye-pass R is provided with a gas cock so as to keep a light burning.
Patent GB-190209521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Concentration of Ores
Inventor: HAULTAIN HERBERT EDWARD TERRIC
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 9521. Haultain, H. E. T., and Stovel, H. R. April 24. Washing ores &c.-Metallic particles are separated from the gangue by causing the pulp to flow over an oiled or greased surface. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. The ore pulp is fed on to a travelling belt 1 coated with oil, fresh water being supplied through a pipe 6. The adherent particles are removed by rollers 14 and a scraper 8 and fall into a tank which is heated by a coil 12 &c., so as to separate the minerals, which fall to the bottom, while the oil rises to the top and is returned to the belt by means of the rollers 10, 11. In a modified arrangement, a series of travelling belts are arranged one above another, and the materials fed from the one to the next.
Patent GB-190211177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Opening and Closing Electric Circuits.
Inventor: HIRST HUGO
Filed: 1902-05-15
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 11,177. Hirst, H., and Trippe, C. F. May 15. Couplings switches.-In order to prevent sparking &c. in opening plug switches, wall sockets, &c., a ball or the like formed of insulating-material is provided to close the apertures. In the form shown, the balls C are forced into the position shown directly the plugs B are withdrawn. The balls also prevent the entrance of dirt &c.
Patent GB-190214319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lighting Devices.
Inventor: SCHWABE CARL
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 14,319. Schwabe, C. June 24. Supporting lamps.-Several cylindrical lamps are connected in line in a support forming a reflector, the filaments being in or near the focus. Fig. 1 shows a semi-cylindrical glass trough silvered to form the reflector, and Fig. 2 shows a glass tube silvered on one side. When a tube is used, it is perforated to permit air circulation for cooling. The lamps are connected between caps a, b fitting in clips c, d. Fig. 2 shows a double clip e connecting two sets of lamps.