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Patent GB-189709930-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: INFREVILLE GEORGES D
Filed: 1897-04-20
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 9930. Infreville, G. d'. April 20 Tyres, pneumatic.-The tyre consists of a number of hollow rings a of rubber or other extensible material, placed side by side and cemented together, to form a large hollow ring or tube, having an airtight inner chamber c into which air can be forced through the valve m. Thin strips of india - rubber are cemented over the tubes a, each piece covering three or four of the said tubes. One method of inflating is merely to force air into the inner chamber c ; another method is to provide each tube with an inwardly-opening valve e having a stem f and provided with a spring bearing on the head of the valve, so that, when compressed air is forced through the valve m into the conduit c, it enters the tubes a through the valves e. A rubber or other flexible pipe h is placed in the conduit c, and one end of this pipe is connected to the valve k, the other end being closed. To deflate the tube the valve m is first opened and then air is forced into the pipe h, which, in expanding, presses against the valve stems f and opens the valves e. If, in making the tyre, the tubes a be pressed together laterally, there is a constant tendency to press the cemented sides of the tubes together and to close up a punctured tube and its puncture.
Patent GB-189710582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes for Dynamos and Electric Motors.
Inventor: GUY ARTHUR FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-04-28
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 10,582. Guy, A. F. April 28. Drawings to Specification. Brushes.-A brush for dynamos and electric motors is built up of a number of thin sheets of metal, laid one over the other, and either wrapped in a covering of gauze cloth, or held together by a band or bands of metal or gauze cloth, or by wire. The metal sheets may be partially or entirely coated with some antifrictional subatanne, such as carbon, or by some non - conducting substance, such as mica.
Patent GB-189710746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shearing and the like Machines.
Inventor: SCRIVEN CHARLES
Filed: 1897-04-30
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 10,746. Scriven, C. April 30. Shearing.-For shearing Z and L bars, one side blade f, Fig. 2, is adjustable over the top of the fixed blade d, and the other side blade g projects down below the top and is adjustable towards or from the vertical cutting-edge of the fixed blade d. The moving blade a is secured to a slide b. The blades f, g are carried by slides i, j adjustable by screws k operated by bevel gear and haad-wheels m. For cutting H bars, the fixed blade d may be made with two side cutting-edges and both blades f, g may project below the top of the fixed blade d, and may be made in two parts separately adjustable towards the fixed blade d. The blade d can be mounted on a removable block secured to the machine frame, so that various sized blocks and blades may be used. In another arrangement, Fig. 6, for nicking H bars, the upper and lower blades are each composed of a pair a, band c, d mounted on blocks hinged on pins e, f and g, h, carried by slides adjustable by screws k. The upper and lower blades are operated by rams n, o and the side blades s, t by rams q, r. Stops are provided to limit the motion of the rams to that required for merely nicking the bars. For shearing off a portion of one of the flanges of a Z, L bar or the bulb of a bulb bar or for notching plates, the fixed blade is built up of three parts s<1>, s<2>, s<3>, and the movable blade of three parts m<1>, m<2>, m<3>, Fig. 10. This arrangement of blades is suitable for use in the machine described in Specification No. 21,959, A.D. 1895.
Patent GB-189713876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Drums, Receptacle Covers, and similar Articles Provided with Stretched Skins or like Covers.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-06-05
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 13,876. Boult, A. J., [Fischer, C. G.]. June 5. Drums.-Relates to hollow articles generally, the covers of which are formed of skin or parchment, and consists of means for attaching such covers. b is the skin which is attached to the body a by a conical. flange or ring c. The edge c<1> of the ring is folded over as shown, and nips the edge of the skin.
Patent GB-189715852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for the Inhalation of Oxygen.
Inventor: BRANSON FREDERICK WOODWARD
Filed: 1897-07-03
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 15,852. Branson, F. W. July 3. Inhalers. - An apparatus for administering oxygen, or a mixture of air and oxygen, comprises a compressed-oxygen cylinder f, fitted with a reducing-valve i and an adjustable check valve m, and a mixing-cylinder a, fitted with several perforated horizontal diaphragms. The flexible tube e, which conveys the oxygen from the cylinder, is connected with a surface heating-coil d, which opens into the upper part of the cylinder a. Air enters the cylinder at c, and the mixture of air and oxygen passes away at g to the face-piece.
Patent GB-189722555-A (GB)
Title: Combined Coin-freed Apparatus and Board for Playing Modified or Miniature Games of Billiards, Bagatelle, Skittles, and the like.
Filed: 1897-10-01
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 22,555. Haydon & Urry and Haydon, G. Oct. 1. Games imitating billiards &c.-A game with a ball and a cue c upon a universal joint b is played upon a table T having pockets o<1>. A guard-plate F prevents the balls from getting behind the cue. The table is hinged, and with the aid of an intervening lever M it is supported in the horizontal position for play by a double sector L upon a shaft J ending in a handle H. Thus, when the ball is not in the range of the cue, this shaft must be turned through half a revolution to incline the table and then raise it. When the ball enters a pocket it is conveyed to one end of a fulcrumed and counterweighted beam Q and overbalances the same, so disengaging a detent from a push-rod P which is used to raise the beam again and so replace the ball on the table. Rotation of the shaft is only possible after the insertion of a coin in a shoot g to disengage a detent.
Patent GB-189726119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Places.
Inventor: BRIERLEY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-11-10
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 26,119. Brierley, F. W. Nov. 10. Tiling fireplaces.-The front 2 of the fireplace is cast in trough section, and the tiles 5 are held in place by cement 6 into which project studs, screws, &c. 7. A layer of asbestos 4 forms a non-conducting backing for the cement.
Patent GB-189730657-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cravat or Tie Clip or Fastener.
Inventor: UECHTING LUDWIG
Filed: 1897-12-28
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 30,657. Uechting, L. Dec. 28. Necktie fastenings or clips consist of sockets ,and engaging tongues. Fig. 3 shows a section of one form, in which a is a socket having a curved spring a and internal shoulders c against which the head f of a key g bears when in a tilted position. A sliding piece and coiled spring may be employed in place of the curved spring.
Patent GB-189730802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Wadding and to Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: JUNGE CHARLES
Filed: 1897-12-30
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 30,802. Junge, C., [Zeigler, R.]. Dec. 30. Wadding.-A lap of wadding produced in a beating-engine or opener A is coated on both sides with fleeces from carding-engines B on opposite sides of A. The three machines deliver their products upon a travelling apron C, from which the three layers are delivered together to a winding-up device.
Patent GB-189800477-A (GB)
Title: Fur Plucking Machine.
Inventor: SELIGMAN ROBERT
Filed: 1898-01-07
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 477. Seligman, R. Jan. 7. Furs.-A shaft c mounted in bearings in the machine frame carries four arms d<2> to which are bolted blades d<3> supporting at the ends in concave recesses elastic rods d<4>, the whole being covered by thin flexible sheet metal d<5>. As these blades or pluckers rotate, they contact with an elastic belt e carried on rollers e', e', e<3> having long tubular bearings the fixed inner tubes of which are perforated and filled with lubricant. The belt e is preferably of rubber faced with leather. The furs are passed to and fro between the roller and the plucking-blades, the roller being mounted on a spring-controlled carriage h<1> pressed forward by the operator leaning against the bar h<5>. A guard-plate g is arranged below the plucking-blades. The long hairs are plucked out by the joint action of the plucking-blades and the elastic belt. By means of the treadle f<6> extra pressure can be exerted between them, if necessary. A pneumatic exhaust pipe k carries off the plucked hairs.
Patent GB-189812445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fittings for Oil and the like Liquid Transport Vehicles.
Inventor: DAVIES THOMAS
Filed: 1898-06-03
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 12,445. Davies, T. June 3. Wagons.-Relates to the manhole covers of petroleum and other oil tanks forming part of a wagon. Fig. 5 shows a cross-section of a lid E<1> hinged at e to the manhole cover A, which is flanged upwards at K. The thumb-screw H carried by the knuckle-joint M engages the slotted lug G and presses the lid against the jointing-ring I. The spherical valve Q normally rests upon the split-pin R, and air is admitted to the tank through the channels s<1>. In the event of the tank overturning, the valve Q drops on to its seating S, and prevents the escape of oil.
Patent GB-189814362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rising and Falling Pendants for Gas, Oil, or Electric Lamps.
Inventor: SHAW EDWARD JOHN
Filed: 1898-06-29
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 14,362. Shaw, E. J. June 29. Gasaliers, chandeliers, and oil-lamp pendants.- Fig. 1 shows an adjustable pendant for a gas, oil, or electric lamp a. It consists of two pairs of lever arms b, b<1>, e, e<1> pivoted together, to the lamp frame a', and to the ceiling support f, as shown. Fixed or movable counterweights d, d<1> are attached to the curved levers b, b<1>, and serve to retain the lamp in its desired position. The lever arms may be made hollow, to serve as gas-supply tubes, or for the reception of electric leads. Fig. 3 shows a form of pivot comprising a T-headed tube with admission inlets m.
Patent GB-189818614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gulley or Stench Traps.
Inventor: JOHNSON JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 18,614. Johnson, J. Aug. 30. Gully traps.-The trap is fitted with a false bottom 21, with a depending trapping flange 24, upon which is placed a silt-box 18 perforated at 19 to allow of the passage of the normal flow and fitted with two corner outlets 20 for storm water. Tangential channels leading to the outlet are formed in the bottom of the trap.
Patent GB-189818884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Driving Gear for Velocipedes and other Vehicles, part of which Improvements relate to Brake Devices.
Inventor: MACKAY FREDERICK NOEL
Filed: 1898-09-03
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 18,884. Mackay, F. N. Sept. 3. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to two-speed gear arranged to give a free wheel, cranks, and brakes, the invention being described as applied to cycles. The gear may be fitted to the crank axle or the driving-wheel, the former arrangement being shown in Fig. 2, which is a part sectional elevation. The crank axle a carries a pinion b which gears with a larger pinion e carried on a short axle mounted in a loose disc c. The axle j also carries a pinion f gearing with a pinion g, which is mounted on a sleeve on the axle a and the opposite end of which carries the chain-wheel. The axle j is normally held stationary by spring brake-pieces l which bear upon it, these pieces carrying pins o which project beyond the periphery of the disc c. The disc c is fitted with a brake band d, which is actuated by a suitable hand-lever &c. When the band is free, the disc rotates and the gear moves as a whole for speed. If the band is slightly contracted, the pins o, and hence the brake-pieces l, are forced inwards and the cranks run free. When fully contracted, the band holds the disc stationary, and the cranks drive through the train b, e, f, g for power. In a modification, the chain-wheel is arranged on the same side of the axle as the gearing, and acts as a cover therefor. More than one pair of pinions e, f may be mounted on the disc. The crank is made in two parts pivoted together and normally held at an angle by a spring, so that increased pressure on the pedal increases the throw. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the two parts s, s<1> are connected by a rod v working in a cylinder t enclosing three springs u, u<2>, and u<3> of increasing strength. A stop x limits the movement as indicated in dotted lines. In a modification, one or more volute spiral springs encircling the pivot are employed in place of the springs u<1>, u<2>, and u<3>. In another arrangement, a flat spring fixed to the part s bears on and is held against the part s<1> by a band. In a further modification, the crank itself is made of spring metal, curved so as to bring the pedal towards the crank axle. Increased pressure tends to straighten the crank, and thus increase the leverage. A set-screw may be provided for locking the parts of the cranks together. India-rubber or pneumatic springs may be used in place of metal springs. According to the Provisional Specification, for use as a brake, the brake band of the two-speed gear may be further tightened, so as to apply a clutch or brake to the pinions on the disc c, Fig. 2. The Provisional Specification also states that the pivoted part of the crank may be kept in position by a counterweight.
Patent GB-189819788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Driven Road Vehicles and in Electric Motors therefor.
Inventor: CROWDUS WALTER AMBROSE
Filed: 1898-09-17
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 19,788. Crowdus, W. A. Sept. 17. Secondary batteries.- Relates to the battery contacts of an electrically-propelled vehicle. Means are provided for automatically establishing electrical connection between the batteries and the vehicle when the battery trays are placed in position, which are de signed to be protected from the acid fumes from the batteries. The stud u, Fig. 14, on the battery tray, is pushed through a perforation in a vulcanized rubber sheet T and engages the spring contacts u<1>.
Patent GB-189821158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Writing Machines.
Inventor: CRAIG WILLIAM S
Filed: 1898-10-07
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,158. Craig, W. S., and Whitacre, C. C. Oct. 7. Type-writers.-Relates to means for enabling a margin of any desired width to be obtained at either side of the paper or sheet in the machine, and to means for enabling such margin to be written upon if required. The invention is shown as applied to the machine described in Specification No. 6493, A.D. 1897. The carriage C is actuated from a spring barrel E through the strap E', which is shown in Fig. 1 disconnected from the carriage and attached to an eye c on the shifting- frame. A toothed and graduated disc E<4> forms the top of the barrel E, and bears an arm E<3> which can be set to engage with any one of the teeth. Its position then determines the width of the right-hand margin of the page, the scale marked on the disc E<4> corresponding exactly with the carriage scale. As the carriage advances, the arm E<3>, moving clockwise, ultimately engages with the vertical arm G<1> of a bell-crank lever G', G, which actuates a lever H so as to raise the locking-bar F into a vertical position beneath the key levers D and lock the keyboard. When it is necessary to over-run the right-hand margin for the completion of a word &c., the key J is depressed, rocking the bar or shaft I and actuating levers I<1>, I<2> so as to push the bell-crank lever back on its pivot against the tension of the spring g<1>, and allow the arm E<3> to proceed further, while at the same time releasing the locking-bar F. The width of the left-hand margin is determined by the position of the block N, which slides upon the toothed bar or shaft I and serves as a stop for the carriage C when it is brought back to commence a fresh line. The left-hand margin can be overrun by depressing the key J, so as to rock the shaft I and remove the block N from the path of the carriage. The block can be shifted on the bar I so as to vary the width of the lefthand margin by pressing the key J towards the right against the control of the spring j<1>, and then depressing it. The stop j is then cleared, and the bar I is rocked through a greater angle than before, so as to engage the socket n with the carriage and at the same time disengage the spring pawl which locks the block N to the bar I. The carriage can then be shifted to any required amount shown on its own scale, and when the key J is released the block N will be fixed at the point so determined.
Patent GB-189905381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Sterilization of Surgical Dressings.
Inventor: CORBETT WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 5381. Corbett, W., [trading as Taylor, W. G.]. March 11. Sterilizing.- Relates to means for sterilizing surgical dressings such as lint, wools, gauzes, bandages, ligatures, &c. A f t e r the dressings have been sterilized as usual, they are packed in cardboard boxes which are porous to superheated steam but exclude organisms. The boxes are then sealed by labels and are placed in the inner chamber of a sterilizer having inner and outer chambers separated by a copper wall. Steam is then introduced into the inner chamber until the sterilization is complete, when the pressure is released and steam is introduced into the outer chamber and the boxes thoroughly dried. The boxes are made in two parts as shown, telescoping together, and are provided near the opening with a string by cutting and pulling which the label is severed.
Patent GB-189918879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tiles, Mosaics or the like and Means for Interlocking same.
Inventor: WEBB HENRY FITZROY
Filed: 1899-09-19
Granted: 1900-09-19
Abstract: 18,879. Webb, H. F. Sept. 19. Drawings to Specification. Facing blocks, bricks, and tiles, especially for mosaic work. The tile or block consists of a face layer of porcelain, glass, or like vitrified material, and a porous backing made of cement and a flux which is applied to the front in a plastic condition, and is affixed thereto by fusion at a low temperature. The rear surface of the backing may be formed with keys to ensure proper adhesion to the setting.
Patent GB-189919921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Plastering of Walls, Ceilings, Partitions, and like parts of Buildings and Places.
Inventor: BASSETT JOHN
Filed: 1899-10-04
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 19,921. Bassett, J., [trading as Bassett's Plaster Co.]. Oct. 4. Slabs.-Slabs for facing walls, ceilings, partitions, &c. are formed of perforated strips a, a<2>, of scrap or waste metal obtained from chain-making works &c., embedded in coarse adamant plaster in a mould. The slabs are nailed to the building. and may be plastered, painted, or decorated.
Patent GB-189920664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gas or like Explosion Engines.
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 20,664. Lake, H. H., [Standard Automatic Gas Engine Co.]. Oct. 14. Drawings to Specification. Pistons; piston-rods.-The pistons and rods of gas and like engines are kept cool by circulating water through them. The rods on each side of the pistons are screwed together, and the pistons are secured against collars on them by rivets. Blocks and pipes are arranged to cause all the water to pass through the pistons.
Patent GB-190008208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in High-potential Electric Switches or Circuit-breakers.
Filed: 1900-05-03
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 8208. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M.]. May 3. Switches; couplings. -The switch, which is adapted for highpotential currents, is arranged with the breaking -points in closed vessels containing oil, and is operated preferably by pneumatic means controlled from a distance. The fixed and movable contacts are so mounted that they may be safely disconnected from the circuit leads. The apparatus shown in the Figures is a double-pole switch suitable for three-phase currents. Each doublepole switch 3, 3<a> is enclosed in a fireproof chamber formed by brickwork 2, 2<a>, 2<b>, &c., built up on a base 1, the front being closed by a removable door 6. The oil chambers 28 are mounted on the contacts or terminals 18, and the moving contactrods 27 are connected by a cross-piece 30 and slide in insulating-tubes 29. In order to disconnect the contacts 18, the leads are connected to a copper rod 10 passing through an insulator 11 fitted in the base. At the top of the rod is fitted a laminated spring contact 13. The contact 18 is fitted on a rod passing through an insulator 15 and carrying a contact 14 adapted to press on and make contact with the spring 13. The insulators 11 and 15 are capable of relative movement to disconnect the contacts 18. The movable insulators 15 are embraced by yokes 17, which engage with plates 24, 24<a>. These plates are raised and lowered by slotted cranks 21 carried on spindles 20, which may be rotated by a long removable handle inserted in sockets 25. The cross-piece 30 connecting the movable contacts 27 is suspended by rods 33 from a cross-bar 34, which is raised and lowered by means of a pneumatic apparatus, Fig. 3, controlled from a distance. The supply of compressed air to the cylinder 35 is controlled by a valve 42, which is operated by an electromagnet 39. In order to reduce the waste of current in the magnet when the valve has been operated by the downward movement of the core 40, a contact is broken, and an additional coil or resistance is thrown in the magnet circuit. When the circuit is broken by the controlling-switch, the spring 41 lifts the core and operates the valve 42. When the main switches are off, the cross-bar 34 is held up by a catch 49. This is moved, when the air pressure is on, by the stud 50 connected to the flexible diaphragm 51. The air ports in the cylinder 35 are arranged to produce a cushioning effect, and so prevent jarring.
Patent GB-190008486-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Duplicating Phonograph Records.
Inventor: EDISON THOMAS ALVA
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 8486. Edison, T. A. May 8. Phonographs.-Phonograph records are copied from a large-size cylinder on to a smaller cylinder by running the two cylinders at the same rate of shaft rotation and arranging the reproducing and recording tools between them. Fig. 2 shows a section of the apparatus. 1 is a frame carrying the two shafts 4 and 17 connected by belting to run at the same speed. The record-supporting drums are provided with gated bearings, and the shaft 4 carries a guidescrew. 31 is the guide-carriage, supported on the rod 27 and having the following nut arm 29. The reproducing and recording styles, connected by a link 49, are supported in bridges 40, 43 pivoted to the lever 37 and provided with the necessary adjustments.
Patent GB-190011428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Regulating the Delivery of Yarns or Threads from Cops and the like in Reeling, Warping, and like Operations.
Inventor: BERNHEIM ROSE
Filed: 1900-06-23
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 11,428. Bernheim, R. June 23. Reeling and winding machines.-In order to regulate the delivery of yarn from cops &c. in reeling and like machines, a loose ring or cap a is placed on the conical portion of the cop, so that the thread is caused to pass between the cop and the inner surface of the cap. The cap may consist of a ring of metal, vulcanite, &c., Figs. 1 and 2, of a number of rings connected together by ribs, Fig. 6, of a piece of wire bent into a conical spiral. Fig. 7, or of a plain cone, Fig. 5.