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Patent GB-189810019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Workman's Time Checking and Recording Machines.
Inventor: GRIFFITHS ALFRED
Filed: 1898-05-02
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 10,019. Griffiths, A. May 2. Time-printing stamps. - Relates to means for periodically changing the time-printing type in workmen's time-checking apparatus. A primary clock a has a toothed wheel b* in its train b, b, which rocks the bell-crank lever g, h, say, every minute, and releases the fly l of a secondary clock train d, d. This train then runs until the cam m is stopped by a pawl n attached to a lever o rising and falling with the lever h. The pin-wheel p, driven by the secondary train, rocks a lever q, draws up a rod r, and changes the type.
Patent GB-189810191-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Box for Holding Cigarettes and Cigars.
Inventor: BLOOM BERNARD
Filed: 1898-05-04
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 10,191. Bloom, B. May 4. Cigar and cigarette boxes and cases are made of cardboard or metal in the form shown, the parts A, D being united by a band or hinge at E.
Patent GB-189813856-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Measuring the Quantity of Liquid Withdrawn from Casks, Tanks, and other Receptacles.
Inventor: HELLIER ERNEST ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-06-22
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 13,856. Hellier, E. A. June 22. Measured q u a ntities, delivering.- A number of measuring - vessels D, connected by necks E and fitted, if desired, w i t h separate air floatvalves J and shut off cocks H, are placed above one another, the lowest being connected by a pipe A with the tank B. The vessels can be filled to any required number by a three-way cock C, and then discharged through the spout L, the amount of liquid being shown on the gauge glass K. F is an air-vent pipe mounted on the uppermost vessel.
Patent GB-189815774-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Holding Wool Thread, and similar Yarns during the Process of Knitting, Crochetting, and the like.
Inventor: STEEDMAN HENRY PERCY GORMANSTO
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 15,774. Steedman, K. P. G. July 19. Knitting; crochetwork. - The yarn used in knitting or crocheting &c. is wound on a rectangular frame b of wire, having its sides bent inwards at b<1>. The stem a is connected by a swivel c, a<2> to a suspending-book d.
Patent GB-189818488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Warp Stop Motion for Looms.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-08-29
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 18,488. Thompson, W. P., [Kip, F. E.]. Aug. 29. Loom stop-motions.-Relates to electric warp stop-motions which are actuated on the completion of an electric circuit by the fall of a pivoted or other dropper 1 on breakage of a warp thread w. The dropper is preferably of the form shown, and makes contact with the underside of the terminal 2<x>, which is preferably formed as a tube enclosing a central rod and touching it only at the ends, but other forms of dropper are described. Immediately the circuit is completed through w<x>, w<x><x> the solenoid 8 is energized and by means of the terminals 11 establishes a shunt circuit through w<1>, and thus obviates the difficulty of the circuit breaking at the dropper owing to the vibration of the loom. The electromagnet 4 brings a spring on the weft-fork slide F into the path of the ordinary weft-fork hammer, and thus stops the loom in the same way as the weft fork f. The solenoid 8 also removes a blocking- piece 9 from a recess 7 in the knock-off lever K, and allows the takeup lever T to enter this recess without throwing the take-up mechanism out of action. A pivoted piece 15 is provided with a block 15<x> to hold the brake lever L out of action when the loom is at rest, to permit the weaver to turn the loom back.
Patent GB-189820647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic-tyred Wheels for Carriages and like Vehicles.
Inventor: WINCKELSETT JOSEPH THEODOR
Filed: 1898-09-30
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 20,647. Winckelsett, J. T., ["Gummiwaaren Fabrik Russia," Gebr³der Freysinger]. Sept. 30. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims; spokes, securing. A tyre for carriage and like wheels is made with a narrow tread a and broad base a<1>, and it comprises the air tube c, fabric jacket b, and outer rubber cover A. The spokes are secured by spoke caps to the part f of the rim, in which fits a second removable part e. The tyre is attached to the part e by an inextensible endless metal band d which is embedded in the jacket b, and the two parts of the rim are then brought together and secured by screws g. The inflating-valve is attached to the air tube by a short strengthened rubber tube which passes through a hole in the hand d and through transverse slots in the parts e, f. The valve may be protected by a cap which screws on to the rim.
Patent GB-189823394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saw Handles.
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT FRANKLIN
Filed: 1898-11-07
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 23,394. Smith, R. F. May 17, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Handles for saws. A laterallyprojecting thumbrest b is formed on or attached to the side of the handle, which has a recess b<1> for the end of the thumb.
Patent GB-189826511-A (GB)
Title: Self Contained Ship's Hatch Cleat.
Inventor: WALKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 26,511. Walker, W. Dec. 15. Hatches and hatchways.-The tarpaulin &c. G is secured over the hatch by means of a cam H pivoted in a bracket attached to coaming. The c a m may be locked in place' by means of a pawl and ratchet, by a pin M engaging in holes in its periphery, or by a nut on one end of the spindle. The batten F is preferably hollowed on one side as shown.
Patent GB-189907932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Stands or Attachments for Fire Grates.
Inventor: PARRY ROBERT
Filed: 1899-04-15
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 7932. Parry, R., and Roberts, T. April 15. Trivets; supports for cooking-utensils.-A stand A is attached to the top bar of a firegrate by means of catches B. The lower portion of the stand G is scoop-shaped so as to collect the heat, and the upper plate C, upon which is placed a vessel containing any article to be roasted or boiled, is perforated.
Patent GB-189908650-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Teaching and Checking Aiming and Firing in Shooting.
Inventor: STARK ERNST
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 8650. Stark, E. April 25. Rifle and gunnery practice, teaching.-Relates to an appliance for use in teaching and checking aiming in shooting, which may also be employed to test errors in old guns. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the appliance. The base a is provided with a levelling-screw v, and supports a rotary shaft b on which is mounted the gun support c centered at the point o so that it may be inclined. The stock of the rifle is held in the fork d, and the barrel is secured in the clamp e, which may be turned sideways. The movements of the shaft b, the gun support c, and the clamp e are indicated by index fingers n, m, t, which move over graduated arcs and are operated by threads secured to arms on the moving parts.
Patent GB-189910692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lifting and Loading Cut Crops.
Inventor: MARTIN THOMAS EAGLE
Filed: 1899-05-20
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,692. Martin, T. E. May 20. Hay -loaders. - The usual elevating- trough c is pivoted on an axle e, about which it is turned, to adjust to different heights, by a rack m and pinion operated by a hand-crank and worm gear. The bottom sprocket-wheel is driven by a crossed band from a pulley h on the axle of the frame a. A feed-roller k is also driven positively to transfer the hay &c. from the collecting-rake l to the elevating- band. The loader may operate in front or at the sides of the wagon being loaded. The elevator may be provided with a movable head.
Patent GB-189911837-A (GB)
Title: Saddle-bar.
Inventor: RIETBROCK FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 11,837. Rietbrock, F. June 7. Stirrup straps, suspending.-The stirrup strap h is attached to the loop g, which is pressed down upon the bar f by a spring - actuated rod l pivoted at m to the piece a, b, c fixed to the saddle. The barf, which normally points towards the horse's head, rests on an arm e, and like this arm is pivoted to the part a. The arm e is grooved for the bar f, and the bar is grooved for the loop g. In case of accident, the rider stretches his legs forwards, and thus drags the loop g along the bar f till it becomes disconnected.
Patent GB-189913841-A (GB)
Title: Combined Propellers and Steering Apparatus for Boats, Vessels, and the like.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,841. Haddan, R., [Lehman, I.]. July 4. Propelling and steering by screw propellers.-The screw rotates in a cylindrical casing B, which can be turned about a centre b to steer the vessel. A universal joint H is introduced into the shaft, as shown in Fig. 2, and also a slip coupling-sleeve J to allow of variation in the length of the shaft to accommodate the movements of the casing B.
Patent GB-189920688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Frames for Bicycles and other Cycle Machines.
Inventor: LONG JAMES
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 20,688. Long, J. Oct. 16. Frames, spring &c., for bicycles &c. The Figure shows a frame for a gentleman's cycle. The frame consists of a D-shaped bar a, the rear ends of which are connected by a telescopic spring stay b. The head c of the steering-wheel fork is adjustably, connected to the front of the frame a, and is movable thereon to vary the wheel base. In a lady's machine, the frame a is made circular in front and behind, and is open at the top. A similar construction of frame may be used for tandems.
Patent GB-190010358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Valve Gear of Pumps for Exhausting or Compressing Gas or Air.
Filed: 1900-06-06
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 10,358. Clark, A. M., [Pokorny & Wittekind]. June 6. Compressing; exh a u s t i n g.-Aircompressors a r e provided with sets of delivery valves comprising a mechanically-actuated slide or beat valve next the cylinder and one or more silent automatic non-return valves next the reservoir. Their clearance is also reduced to a minimum. Fig. 1 shows a beat valve a, which is opened by a spring C and closed by a lever h acting through a stronger spring E, and a non-return valve D closed by a spring J and dash-pot B. There is a cushioning air space K between the valves. Fig. 4 shows the valve a in the form of a piston valve with beat valves D' arranged around it. In Fig. 5, the valve a is a beat valve and a single annular beat valve D" with a curved seat L surrounds it. In Fig. 10, the valve a serves to control the suction ports E, as well as the delivery ; it is worked by two rods c<1>. An annular valve D, or several valves such as are shown in Fig. 4, are used in conjunction with it. Projections F on the piston H fill the clearance spaces.
Patent GB-190010671-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plummer or Bearing Blocks for Hutches, Corves, and the like.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG ROBERT
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 10,671. Armstrong, R. June 12. Axle-boxes, lubricating, in corves, hutches, and the like. The bearing-blocks b have longitudinal chambers e, the ends of which are closed by screw caps g. The flow of oil from these chambers to the axles c is regulated by a piston j, which bears on the axle and moves freely up and down in the vertical arm of the passage h. The chamber e may be arranged transversely to and projecting from the block b.
Patent GB-190101060-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Water Cycle.
Inventor: ULLMANN MAXIMILIAN
Filed: 1901-01-16
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 1060. Ullmann, M. Jan. 16. Water velocipedes.- A bicycle or tricycle is mounted o n a collapsable raft, which in the example shown consists of a pair of inflated tubes a, a stiffened longitudinally by telescopic rods c and tied together by rods b bolted to braces d surrounding the tubes. A rod n connecting the tie-rods b carries a socket r, in which the stem of the bicycle support r', s is secured. A wheel k on the crank spindle of the bicycle drives by means of a chain a spindle i which rotates in bearings carried by braces d<1>. This spindle by means of reversing bevel gear drives two screw shafts o, The rudder is connected by lines to the handle-bar.
Patent GB-190107286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Apparatus.
Inventor: SHARPE JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-09
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 7286. Sharpe, J., and Code, R. G. April 9. Acetylene.-Relates to apparatus for generating acetylene gas from calcium carbide. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus in elevation, with the gasometer in section, and Fig. 4 shows the generator in vertical section. The charges of carbide are placed in generating-cups L open at the top and flanged at l so as to make gas-tight joints with the fixed covers L<4> when the screws M are tightened up. The generating-cups communicate through tubes L", provided with stop cocks L<3> with a tray D which is divided by radial partitions into as many cells as there are generating-cups. Above the tray D is a rotary annular tray E, provided with a single outlet e" for the discharge of water in turn to the cells of the tray D. Within the water reservoir C is an intake vessel F divided into two compartments by a false bottom f. A pipe F<1>, provided with a regulating cock F", conveys water introduced into the vessel F to the rotary discharge tray E. Opening at 6 into the vessel F is a flexible or swivelled tube F<3> terminating in a funnel f<4> suspended by a chain which passes round a grooved pulley J free to turn on the spindle e but for the control of an anchor escapement. The chamber B, which contains the trays D, E and receives the gas generated in the cups L, communicates by a pipe N with the gas holder A. When the gas holder is nearly empty, the tappet-arm I depresses a counterweighted trip-lever H so as to turn a ratchetwheel G mounted on the spindle e. The discharge outlet of the tray E is thus shifted over the next compartment of the tray D, and at the same time the escapement of the pulley J is actuated so as to allow the funnel f<4> to sink to a new level in the water reservoir. Water then passes through the vessel F or trays E, D to the generating-cup, and the gas holder is re-filled. The pipe N, gas service pipe P, and safety escape pipe Q all communicate with a trap O, Fig. 7, to receive condensed water. A vent pipe Q" discharges any gas entering the trap owing to excessive pressure in the supply pipe &c. The pipe N terminates within the gas holder in a vertical limb n covered by a light hood N', which dips into the water but is lifted by the pressure of the gas generated. The safety escape pipe Q is surrounded by a tubular hood Q<1>, so that gas can only enter it when the pressure becomes excessive.
Patent GB-190109591-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Toy Arrow or Dart.
Inventor: WILD LEWIS
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 9591. Stalker, R. J. May 9. Preservative compositions.-Relates to preservative compositions for treating telegraph poles, railway sleepers, piles, and wood generally. The composition consists of crude resin spirit, carbolic acid, and caustic potash or soda.
Patent GB-190112496-A (GB)
Title: An Invention to Sustain Fruit Flowers Sweets or any Ornamentation for Table Use and Decoration and the like separately, jointly or individually.
Inventor: LEVY SAMUEL SEALEY
Filed: 1901-06-19
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 12,496. Levy, S. S. June 19. Stands for table use.- Relates to a stand consisting of a number of discs or shelves of wire netting supported on a central pillar for holding fruit, flowers, sweets, and the like. The pillar B is made of tube sections screwed together. Each disc C is fixed to a socket D, which slides on the pillar and can be fixed at any point by a set-screw E. A metal dish F may be fixed on the top. The stand may be placed in a vessel of water, so that the stems of the flowers may be immersed.
Patent GB-190118029-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Handle Bars for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: RICH LOUIS FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1901-09-09
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 18,029. Rich, L. F. C. Sept. 9. Handle-bars for bicycles &c. are provided with anti-vibration arrangements and with means by which they can be turned into the plane of the bicycle, or can be removed so as to render the bicycle difficult to remove &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, one handle-bar a<1> is rigidly and the other a detachably secured to a sleeve b mounted in a sleeve c secured in a lug f formed with a socket g secured to the handle-bar stem. The motion of the sleeve b in the sleeve c is limited in the upward direction of the handles by a bolt p passing through slots in the sleeve, and is controlled in the other direction by a spiral spring n secured at one end to a ferrule o, which is prevented from rotating by the bolt p, and at the other end to a ferrule r fitting loosely in the end of the sleeve b, formed with a flange r<1> to rest against the end of the sleeve b, and slotted at s to receive a cross-bar t secured in the detachable handle-bar a. In placing the parts in position, the bar t is placed in partial engagement with the slots s, and is rotated to put the spring in tension, the handle-bar a being then forced inwards till the bar engages fully with the slots's and with corresponding slots in the bar b. The parts a and b are then rigidly secured together by a screw d. The socket g is secured as follows :-A tube h, brazed in the socket g, slotted at v, and fitting in a tube k clamped as usual in the steering-post, is expanded so as to grip the tube k, when the bolt p is rotated, by a tapered nut 1 mounted on the bolt p, prevented from rotating by a stud 2 engaging in the slot v, and engaging in a ring w secured in the tube h. The socket g is also formed with lugs 3 engaging in sockets in the tube k. In a modification, shown in Fig. 7, the tubes h, k are secured together by a bolt 5 mounted in a socket 7 on the tube k, and formed with a tapered end to engage in a hole in the tube h. The bolt is pressed inwards by a spring 8 mounted between a cap 7<a> on the socket and a nut 6 mounted on the bolt and free to slide, but not to rotate in the socket. This arrangement allows of the bolt being withdrawn against the action of the spring 8. The spring may be dispensed with, and the bolt mounted in a screwed socket. Both handle-bars may be connected by springs to a ferrule o.
Patent GB-190122713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Paving Blocks and the Method of Combining and Laying the same for Carriageways and Footways in Roads, Streets and Thoroughfares and Floors of Houses, Factories and Public Buildings.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 22,713. Ellis, G. F. Nov. 11. Drawings to Specification. Paviny.-A wood or other paving-block for carriage ways and footways is made of rectangular form with upper and lower projections so as to interlock with adjacent blocks. The blocks are laid on a foundation of Portland cement and ballast or other materials, and the surface joints are filled in with grout.
Patent GB-190125550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bogies or Trucks for Tramway Cars, Railway Carriages and the like.
Inventor: NELSON ANDREW SCLANDERS
Filed: 1901-12-14
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 25,550. Nelson, A. S., Stewart, A., and Foster, T. J. Dec. 14. Axle-trucks or undercarriages.-Relates generally to four or more wheeled bogies, and particularly to those of the"maximum traction truck " type having the pivoted centre in advance of the bolster, which is arranged so that the load on the large wheels is greater than that on the small wheels, The swing bolster D has a centre bearing and side bearings, and is suspended from springs F resting upon brackets G secured to the rigid bolster C. The transverse motion of the bolster D is limited by rubber or other stops J. The axleboxes are fitted with springs L, L', rocking gunmetal bearings, and removable oil drawers which contain the lubricators. The spring S prevents the small wheels from jumping the track. Brakes, rigging for. The continuous rods P are adjustably connected to the brake levers O, while an adjustable spring R moderates the pressure on the small wheels even when the brake blocks are fully applied to the large wheels.
Patent GB-190201660-A (GB)
Title: A Side-action Coupling for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: KOEHN FRANZ
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 1660. K÷hn, F. Jan. 21. Couplings, automatic.-Each square draw-bar d carries a sliding block c, connected to levers i on the cross-shafts s, and having springs e, o, which bear against the hooks b pivoted to bolts a mounted in the slots k. When the vehicles come together, the hooks b, which are also acted upon by the springs l, engage automatically and may be uncoupled by turning one of the shafts s.
Patent GB-190202840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street Lamps or Lanterns for Incandescent Electric Light.
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 2840. Stanley, E., and British Prism Globe Electrical Co. Feb. 4. Supporting lamps. -An ordinary street lamp is provided with two or more incandescent lamps F, which are supported by branches of a vertical tube A on a switch box J carried by the post D. Reflectors G are supported by hooks in sockets on the vertical tube A. The supply wires are passed through the tubes. In a modification, a shorte vertical tube carries a junction box, on which separate curved branches are fixed, each supporting a lamp and fitting closely to the back of a reflector.
Patent GB-190205711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Driving Dynamos
Inventor: JACOB JACQUES FRANCOIS
Filed: 1902-03-07
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 5711. Jacob, J. F. March 7. Vapour turbines.-An apparatus for driving dyna- mos comprises an ether-vapour generator 1, an ether engine 13, a condenser 21 for the ether vapour, and a feed tank 22 which receives the condensed ether. The vapour generator 1 consists of two concentric shells 5, 7, having a picking of textile material between them, and is heated by the passage of an electric current through a layer of fireclay 3, arranged on the inner wall of the generator and insulated therefrom. The inside of the generator is protected from the action of the other vapour by an electrolytic coating of lead. The engine consists of a propeller 12, secured to the shaft of the dynamo 15, and contained in a casing similar to that of the vapour generator, being supplied with vapour through the pipe 17. The driving parts are immersed in a bath of glyce- rine 19, which may be used as a lubricant by conducting it through tubes to the bearing-surfaces. From the engine, the ether vapour passes into a condenser, consisting of a glass coil 20 immersed in ethylene liquid, and the condensed ether runs into a tank 22, from which it is fed by an injector 23 into the vapour generator.
Patent GB-190206632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus or Instruments for Imparting Rotary Motion to the Axles or Shafts of Toys and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-03-18
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 6632. Thompson, W. P., [Lehmann, E. P.]. March 18. Toys, driving-mechanism for.-Relates to an appliance for actuating the axles of tops, walking- toys, toy carriages, and the like, to be used in place of a cord &c. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a plate c has its edges inturned, and one of them is provided with rack-teeth to engage a pinion a on the axle to be driven, the other edge serving as a guide. The operating-edge may be perforated or roughened, instead of being toothed. When the pinion a is not on the end of its axle, the appliance is cut away, so as to clear the axle.