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Patent GB-189812256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Printing Machines.
Inventor: MATTHEWS JOHN HARRISON
Filed: 1898-05-31
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 12,256. Matthews, J. H. May 31. Printing fabrics. -A machine for printing names or ornamental designs upon the inner surfaces of hats comprises a plunger E supported by a coiled spring E<2>, which rests upon the bottom bars of a frame B suspended from pulleys a by weighted cords a<2>. The lower part F of the plunger is hollow, and is heated by means of a gas burner G<1> ; a printing-die f is secured to the lower end of the plunger. Beneath the die is a bed H, mounted upon a carriage J which is free to slide upon rails I. The inking- roller L is mounted upon adjustable rods L<2> fitted within vertical tubes L', which are fixed to the carriage J ; when the carriage is moved towards the left-hand side, Fig. 2, the roller .L passes beneath the die f. Ink is supplied to the roller L by means of a toothed disc K' mounted upon a vertically-adjustable rod K<2>, and intermittently rotated by a pawl, as the carriage is reciprocated. After a hat has been placed upon the bed H, the frame B is drawn down until a notch d in a spring-pressed rod D engages with a pin A' on the machine framing A ; the plunger is next forced down by the action of a cam C' which is pivoted to the framing and is actuated by a hand-lever C. After the printing operation, the parts are returned to their original positions by the recoil of the spring E<2>, the rod D being released by the impact of the lever C against a pin d' on the rod.
Patent GB-189814528-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in Cycle Steering Locks.
Inventor: MILLIGAN JAMES WARD
Filed: 1898-07-01
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 14,528. Milligan, J. W., and Oldfield, F. July 1. S t e e r i n g-mechanism, locking. Relates to a steering-lock for bicycles &c. In the form shown in Fig. 2, a screw C actuated by an arm c<1> is secured in a threaded portion of a nut A screwed to the head-lug b<1> by means of a bolt D the head of which engages in a recess in the nut A and bears upon the stem E of a pressure block E<1>, adapted to engage the steering-post F on the rotation of the screw C. In a modification, the stem E extends into a recess in the screw C, the withdrawal of the latter being prevented by a washer secured on its inner end. In a further modification, shown in Fig. 6, the screw C is mounted in a lug H tangentially to the steering-post F, so that, on rotating it, a conical portion c' is clamped against the steering- post. A nut c<5> prevents the bolt from being withdrawn.
Patent GB-189815919-A (GB)
Title: Improved Funnel.
Inventor: KENDLE JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1898-07-21
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 15,919. Kendle, J. H. July 21. Funnels.-The funnel A is fixed by soldering &c. within the wider funnel-shaped socket B, the space between the socket and funnel serving to permit the escape of air from the vessel being filled.
Patent GB-189817638-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Serviette Rings.
Inventor: CROSBEE ARTHUR WALTER
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 17,638. Crosbee, A. W., and Banks, W., [trading as Crosbie & Co., A. W.]. Aug. 16. Rings, serviette.-Relates to the combination with a serviette ring of an ivory or other writing-tablet, on which to write the name of the user so that it can be erased when necessary. In Figs. 4 and 5 the curved tablet B is shown attached to the ring A by cement, in a slight depression a<1> made in the other surface of the ring. The tablet may also be attached by claws such as are used in a brooch mount, to a curved plate which is soldered on the ring. Or this curved plate may have a plain edge which is turned down on the tablet.
Patent GB-189819768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Saving Garments and Swimming Appliances.
Inventor: LAYMAN HIRAM DOUGLAS
Filed: 1898-09-17
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 19,768. Layman, H. D., Layman, F., and Parpart, F. W. Sept. 17. Wearing-apparel, buoyant.-Corsets and vests are formed with hollow inflatable walls ; jackets may have inflatable linings buttoned into them. Fig. 3 shows a section of the wall of a corset between the gores when inflated. It consists of two layers 3 of rubbered silk or other textile material adhering to friction cloth 1 bearing stiffening-ribs 2 of the same material. Swimming appliances.-Paddles may be attached at the waist of a jacket &c. and connected to the feet by straps.
Patent GB-189820184-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: SYMON ROBERT RINTOUL
Filed: 1898-09-23
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 20,184. Symon, M. A., and Cassel, E., [Executors of Symon, R. R.], and House, H. A. Sept. 23. Hubs; spokes; felloes or rims; tyres, non-elastic; lubricating.-A wheel specially adapted for motor road vehicles is shown in section in Fig. 1. The inner wedge-shaped ends b<1> of the wooden spokes b fit into a channel formed between plates of the metal hub a, and are secured in position by bolts d. The lubricant is held in a chamber w of the hub from which it is allowed to escape on to the axle. The outer end of the spoke rests in a ferrule e secured to a metal rim f, preferably channelled slightly, round which wooden felloes i are held by shrinking on the tyre j. The tyre j may, in a modification, be in segments which are attached by bolts k. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The wooden felloes may be replaced by rubber or other elastic material i<1>, as shown in Figs. 5 and 10. Each segment j of the tyre is then made channel-shaped with inner flanges m, and the segments, which are preferably half-jointed together, are either sprung into position over the rim for passed through a recess in one edge of the rim and slid into position, the recess being afterwards filled with a screwed-on piece. The flanges m on one side may be replaced by pins n. In a modification, the flanges mare turned outwards to take under inwardly-turned flanges on side plates secured to the rim. The rubber and segments may be prevented from creeping round the rim by means of projections u, apertures t, and flanges which take agains projections on the rim.
Patent GB-189826318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sliding Bolts or Bars for Fastening Doors and the like and in Apparatus connected therewith.
Inventor: MAY JOHN
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 26,318. May, J. Dec. 13. Sliding bolts; fastenings, railway-carriage door. -The sliding bolt B is mounted in the casing A, and is shot into the staple P by the spring 0. An arm C on the bolt projects through a T-shaped slot in the casing A, and in the position shown it locks the bolt against being shot. A rod S, passing through the door and provided with a knob, is used to shoot the bolt from that side. On pushing the knob the end of the rod S engages the arm C and turns it till it enters the slot G, whereupon the spring O shoots the bolt. When the bolt is used for windows, the rod S is dispensed with. This arrangement is also applicable to railway-carriage doors. The bolt may be put out of action by turning the arm C downwards instead of upwards,
Patent GB-189826792-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Automatically Operating a Valve or the like at any Predetermined Time or Times.
Inventor: STENHOUSE ANDREW
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-12-19
Abstract: 26,792. Stenhouse, A., and Whitehead, E. A. Dec. 19. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-Relates to apparatus for operating a valve controlling the supply of gas at any predetermined time or times. One end of the valveoperating lever is connected to a cord or chain on the drum of the alarum mechanism of a clock, so that, when the alarum mechanism is released, the weighted end of the valve lever is allowed to descend. In the case of large valves, the alarum chain may be caused to lift a trigger, which then releases the weighted lever. Figs. 4, 6, and 7 show arrangements whereby the operation of opening and closing a valve, such as the valve of a street lamp having an incandescent gas burner with a pilot light, is repeated automatically. Motion is transmitted from the barrel X of the alarum mechanism to the valve lever by an endless cord 15, Fig. 4, carrying a gripper 25, connected by a cord or chain to the valve lever, and passing over guide-pulleys one of which is adjustable. As the cord 15 descends by one step, it is gripped by two spring-pressed eccentric segments 27, joined to a toggle 30, and the gripper 25 descends. As the cord 15 again descends, the toggle strikes a fixed pin, so as to be reversed and set free the gripper, which then is caused to ascend by the action of a weight or spring on the valve lever until the toggle 30 strikes another fixed pin and is reversed. An eccentric pin on the drum X may engage a pivoted and slotted link which operates the valve. A pinion A, Figs. 6 and 7, driven by the clock train, gears with two time-wheels B' which, as well as two wheels C, C<1>, ride loose on arbors a, a' to which are secured plates G, G' carrying levers H, H<1>, L, L' and spring plates K, K<1>. Pins J, J' normally ride on the surface of the wheels C, C', gearing by studs E, D, E', D<1> with the wheels B, B', and through the levers H, H<1> hold down the springs K, K', so that the spring R can hold the lever P in engagement with the regulating-fly Q of the alarum mechanism. The position of the disc G<1> is adjusted by a pointer b<1>, so that at the required time the pin J' falls into a groove F<1> in the wheel C', and the spring K<1>, acting through the lever L' on the spindle N, releases the fly Q and the alarum mechanism begins to unwind. To limit the motion of the alarum mechanism, it is geared to drive a pinion V<1> which moves the wheel C' until the pin J' leaves the groove F<1>. In a modification, the plates G, G' are replaced by clutches having projecting pins which are pressed against the grooved wheels C, C' by spring-operated levers engaging the clutches and the spindle N. The lever P is replaced by a spring catch, and the fly by an anchor escapement.
Patent GB-189900588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clamps for Bicycle Seat-posts.
Inventor: GAYLOR LEONARD BUDD
Filed: 1899-01-10
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 588. Gaylor, L. B. Jan. 10. Saddle supports, clamping devices for. The Figure shows part of the seat, pillar, &c. of a bicycle. The seat lug B is recessed to form a collar C on which rests a thin metal tube D with oblique ends. This tube may be slightly distorted, so as to grip the L rod by screwing up a nut G which screws into the lug B. A pin J prevents the tube D from turning.
Patent GB-189906489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Railway Couplings.
Inventor: HURMAN JAMES
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 6489. Hurman, J., Liley, E., and Cullen, W. H. March 25. Couplings, automatic.-Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 a side elevation, of the coupling with the parts in coupled position, and Fig. 5 shows one coupling with the parts set for coupling. Each coupling-hook j carries a double link, which is formed of two rule-jointed links a, b. Levers h, pivoted at h', are arranged to raise the link, and are operated by pins g on the bent levers f on the transverse shaft d, which is turned by levers c. When two cars come together, each link b runs up the opposite hook j, and thus a double coupling is effected.
Patent GB-189909171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compositions or Paints for Preserving Ships' Bottoms and other Structures and for Preventing the Adhesion of Barnacles and other Marine Growths.
Inventor: JULYAN HERBERT ETHERIDGE
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 9171. Julyan, H. E. May 2. Antifouling-compositions.-A coating for ships' bottoms and other structures is composed of cocculus indicus, red oxide of mercury, creosote, lime, shellac or other gums, methylated spirit, and, for iron or steel structures, iron oxide, or, for wooden structures, copper arseniate. Colouring-matter may also be added. In the Provisional Specification white arsenic is stated to be an ingredient of the compositions.
Patent GB-189925739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressing or Moulding Glass.
Inventor: FROYCK AUGUST
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 25,739. Froyck, A. June 3, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Moulding; pressing; rolling; shaping.-Relates to the pressing, moulding, punching, or cutting of articles out of a warm mass of glass resting on a soft bedding, or pressed by a soft bed or roller against the cutting-mould. The bedding may consist of asbestos board, charcoal, or clay. A thin sheet or leaf of iron, brass, copper, aluminium, &c. may cover a soft bed of some non-conducting material. The glass is placed on a metal plate, and allowed to cool partially, when it is transferred to the soft bedding and pressed or punched by the mould so as to form separate and detached articles. The articles may also be cut out by a wheel from the plastic sheet. The articles are annealed in the usual way. Among the articles which may be produced by the process are mentioned imitations of animals, letters, figures, pendants for chandeliers, tesserµ for mosaics, decorative windows, plates, needle cases, salt cellars, and inkstands.
Patent GB-190000168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Whip Sockets for Vehicles.
Inventor: JENKS ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1900-01-03
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 168. Jenks, A. E. Jan. 3. Whip sockets. - The socket has a lateral opening at b through which the whip handle can be pressed. The whip, therefore, has to be lifted only over the front part i to remove it, and is not damaged if it strikes against any obstacle, such as a low archway. A horse-shoe shaped spring d, with antifriction rollers g at the ends, prevents the whip from falling out, but gives way to slight pressure.
Patent GB-190003335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regenerative Coke Ovens.
Inventor: SCHNIEWIND FREDERIC WILLIAM CH
Filed: 1900-02-20
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 3335. Schniewind, F. W. C. Feb. 20. Coking.-The batches of coke ovens A, A<1> shown in plan in Fig. 2, are heated by means of side flues F, Fig. 1, communicating with regenerators B, B<1>, through combustion chambers D, D<1> and passages C, C', E. The floors of the ovens are cooled by currents of air drawn through passages I into end chambers J and through pipes K, K<1> by fans L, L<1> ; the air passes from the fan chambers along pipes N, N', past reversing-valves 0, O<1>, and along pipes P or p, and P<1> or p<1>, into the regenerators. When the reversing - valves are turned so that one pair of regenerators is connected to the air-supply passages I, the other pair is connected to the chimney flue. Adjustable air passages k, k<1> are employed for admitting air to the supply pipes K, K<1>, and for reducing the flow through the passages I.
Patent GB-190006295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators, for Houses, Factories, Churches, Schools, Ships, Sewers, Railway-carriages, and any other Class of Buildings.
Inventor: ALDOUS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1901-04-04
Abstract: 6295. Aldous, W. E., and Aldous, F. D. April 4. Ventilating.-Figs. 1 and 2 show external and internal views of the ventilator for use with railway carriages and structures of all sorts. Fresh air enters by the apertures h, descends the central passage b, and escapes by the divided cone i to the annular space surrounded by the shaft c. In this space it mixes with the vitiated air, which rises through passages d and escapes below the screen or hood j. Further, vitiated air may be brought to the ventilator by means of the inlets e.
Patent GB-190011442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Houses.
Inventor: RECTOR CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1900-06-23
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 11,442. Rector, C. H. Jan. 15, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Portable buildings; hospitals; floors; partitions; roofs; walls.-Portable houses for hospitals, military purposes, &c. are constructed of foundation beams B, rabbeted floor sections A, slotted uprights, and rafters F, G, of T, or double angleiron. and wall and roof sections of composition board. Sections of the beams B are connected together in line by scarfed joints and interlocking metal lugs and slotted plates. Key plates A<1> of the floor sections are wedged into angle-plates B' of the beams, and lugs of the uprights interlock with slotted shoes or eye-plates D fixed to the beams. The rafters are pivoted at h<1> to triangular brace plates H riveted to the uprights, and are fixed to the plates by slotted pins or bolts I, which are tightened and locked by slotted wedge plates i<3> adapted to slide on pins i<1> of the bolts. Similar brace plates H at the ridge are riveted to the rafters at one side of the roof, and are connected to the rafters at the other side of the roof by pivots and slotted bolts in a similar manner. The side bars of the frames carrying the wall and roof boards are slotted to engage with inclined lugs R fixed to the uprights and rafters, and wedge-shaped projections at the lower ends of the bars enter holes in the shoes D. The windows are secured between the uprights by pivoted catches or levers which pass through slots in the uprights, and enter inclined wedging-slots in the sash stiles. The king posts at the gable ends of the building are provided with sockets for supporting the brace plates of the end roof trusses, and the ridge bar S is jointed to facilitate transport. The corner uprights and end rafters are preferably formed of Z-shape in crosssection by riveting together angle-bars in pairs. Fig. 23 shows a method of dividing the building into compartments or rooms by means of partition plates W connected by pivot arms or pintles w<3> adapted to work in curved slots of socket plates w. The upper pivots are made longer than the lower pivots, and the plate carrying the pivots can be disconnected from the plates carrying the segmental sockets by raising them until the lower pivots are free. Castors w<4> may be fitted to the partitions.
Patent GB-190012021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Propelling Vessels.
Inventor: BOEMERMANN GEORGE
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 12,021. Boemermann, G. July 3. Driving-gear for screw propellers.-Relates to driving-gear for screw propellers to which water has access through the stern tube to reduce friction and prevent noise. Fig. 1 shows a boat with part of one side broken away, and Figs. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 show details to a larger scale. The screw is rotated by two pairs of crank handles driving the screw shaft through bevel gearing. The crank spindles rotate in roller bearings as shown in Fig. 3, and are grooved to vertical spindles which rotate in roller bearings above and below, and are grooved to the screw shaft as shown in Fig. 2. Each lower set of bevel gear is enclosed in a casing e surmounted by a tube h surrounding the vertical spindle, which has a thrust bearing w as described below. The upper bevel gear is enclosed in a casing h<3>. The two casings e are connected by a tube g, and the other -one communicates with the stern tube f. Water has thus access to all the bearings. The water can be cut off, when required, in the manner shown in Figs. 4 and 5. In the stern tube is an enlargement 27 closed by a cover 28. Surrounding the shaft is a hinged collar 30, lined with packing 33. To cut off the water, this collar is gripped round the shaft by rotating the screw 31. The screw shaft rotates in roller bearings in the casing e, the thrust being taken in the manner shown in Figs. 2 and 7. Secured to the base of the casing e is a standard x having on each side inclined races, on which run conical rollers 2 carried by loose rings 1 and z. The shaft has keyed on it a pair.of discs y having inclined races bearing on the conical rollers. The rollers may be driven by racks on the discs or standards.
Patent GB-190014966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Copying Letters and the like.
Inventor: SCHROEDER JOHANN GEORG LEONHAR
Filed: 1900-08-21
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 14,966. Sohr÷der, J. G. L. Aug. 21. Copying documents &c.-Relates to machines for copying documents. The web of paper on which the copies are to be made passes from the reel o between a moistening-roller d and a pressing-rollerp, and over a feed-roller i to a winding-reel under the machine. The roller d is covered with felt &c., and is moistened to an adjustable extent by water absorbed by pieces of felt in a trough l pivoted at m and pressed up to the roller by an eccentric w on a shaft u held in the desired position by a ratchet and pawl v, x. The shaft e of the roller d is rotated by a handle f, and drives the winding-roller and feed-roller i by pulleys g, h and bands. The pressure roller p is in horizontally-sliding bearings r, operated by screws t to obtain the desired pressure. The under side of the roller p is at a lower level than the upper side of the roller d. The documents to be copied are fed from the table q.
Patent GB-190016281-A (GB)
Title: A Novel Improvement for the more Effective & Finished Display of Friezes & Borders in Wall Paper Flat and Stand Pattern Books.
Inventor: AINSWORTH ARTHUR WHITEHALL
Filed: 1900-09-13
Granted: 1901-09-13
Abstract: 16,281. Ainsworth, A. W. Sept. 13. Pattern books.- In samples of wallpaper displayed in pattern books, a representation of a wooden or other moulding A is attached to the bottom edge of a frieze or border C, combined with a filling D.
Patent GB-190100151-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Mitre-cutting Apparatus.
Inventor: KAISER FRANZ
Filed: 1901-01-02
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 151. Kaiser, F. Jan. 2. Mitering.-Relates to a mitering-apparatus in which the saw guide and table can be adjusted to various heights and angles. The back of the saw frame is guided by friction rollers r<1>, mounted on telescoping supporting-rods r, z, the saw itself passing through slots in these rods. The supports of the saw are pivoted at b<1>, b<1> on a horizontal axis, and also on a vertical axis at the centre of the transverse rail e. The frames, when adjusted to the required angle, are held by pawls or catches. The table is adjustable in height by means of slotted standards. The fence plates at the back of the table can be adjusted by screws and slots.
Patent GB-190101285-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Dyeing.
Filed: 1901-01-19
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 1285. Abel, C. D., [Akt.-Ges. f³r Anilin- Fabrikation]. Jan. 19. Dyeing.-Consists in a process for dyeing cotton fast shades, according to which the materials dyed with sulphurized colouring-matters are subsequently treated with oxidizing-agents in an alkaline solution. Suitable oxidizing-agents are alkaline solutions of sodium peroxide, potassium ferricyanide, sodium hypochlorite, and potassium chromate. Examples are given in which materials dyed with sulphur black T, Immedial black, and Katigen black are so treated.