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Patent GB-189700520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Mechanism of Coin Freed Gas or other Fluid Meters.
Inventor: GLOVER RICHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1897-01-07
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 520. Glover, R. T., and Glover, J. G. Jan. 7. Gas meters; liquid meters.-An epicyclic pinion M, upon an arm N, extending from the same shaft R as a valve arm V, gears with an annular wheel F and with a sphercidal worm A, which respectively derive rotation from the meter and the coin-freed handles, or vice versÔ.
Patent GB-189701491-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Bicycle Supports.
Inventor: BENEDICT CHARLES LEWIS
Filed: 1897-01-19
Granted: 1897-04-03
Abstract: 1491. Benedict, C. L. Jan. 19. Ferrules or tips for bicycle supports are reversible, being provided with a point g<1> at one end, and with a rubber tip b<2> at the other, a flange g on the ferrule engaging with the end of the support.
Patent GB-189702658-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspenders for Flower Pots and for like purposes.
Inventor: LAWTON EDGAR HARRY
Filed: 1897-02-01
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 2658. Lawton, E. H. Feb. 1. Flower pots and the like, suspended holders for.- A metal wire or strip is bent as shown, to form a leg A to fit inside the flower pot, coiled springs C, and bent legs D which are pressed by the springs beneath the rim E. The suspending-cords &c. are hooked in the coils C.
Patent GB-189712700-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Money Bonds.
Inventor: KALERY AFANASSI KIRILOWITSCH
Filed: 1897-05-22
Granted: 1897-08-14
Abstract: 12,700. Kalery, A. K. May 22. Drawings to Specification. Cheques and the like.-A bond is made with a scale showing interest for half months, and a separate scale of interest for periods of from 1 to 15 days. Each time the bond changes hands the current interest, as read from the scales, is paid by the receiver.
Patent GB-189715390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Last Stands or Supports for use in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BRINING THOMAS
Filed: 1897-06-28
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 15,390. Brining, T. June 28. Last-holders.-Figs. 1 and 2 show respectively front and side elevations of a last-holder suitable for attachment to a bench. The last is placed on the pin E, and may have recesses cut in it to receive the projections D<1> on the part D. A lever M engages with the part f of the last to hold it firmly on the pin. The part D can rotate on the part C, and is locked in position by a pawl H engaging a toothed wheel. This pawl can be disengaged by means of a knee-lever I and levers J, K. The part D is prevented from rising by a pin d which is grooved to receive the points of screws B, B. The upper end of the bracket A is forked to receive the part C, which can be rotated about the said pins B, B and is held in any desired position by a spring pin C<3> engaging teeth C<1>. The pin C<3> can be disengaged by means of a kneelever C' and a lever C<8>. In a modification, the locking-pin is placed at right-angles to the position shown and takes into holes in one end of the piece C. Figs. 6 and 6<A> show the method of adjusting the toe-support N, which is carried by a screwed stem n passing through a bifurcated carrier 0 and locked by a nut n<1>. The carrier 0 and sliding block Q can be fixed in any desired position on the wedge-shaped part P by means of a pin passing through the jaws of the carrier, the block Q, and one of a series of holes. The block Q has a projection q<1> sliding on the upper edge of the part P to prevent the block from rotating on the pin. The carrier 0 can be fixed at any desired inclination to the vertical by means of a spring- lever catch R engaging with ratchet teeth cut in the face of the block Q.
Patent GB-189718108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tuning-Pins for Pianos and other Musical Instruments.
Inventor: WALKER LEVI
Filed: 1897-08-03
Granted: 1897-09-04
Abstract: 18,108. Walker, L. Aug. 3. Pianofortes.-Relates to tuning-pins. A is the wrestplank and C the metal frame, the holes c in which are larger than the diameter of the tuning-pins. The parts of the pins fitting in the wrestplank are of considerable diameter and milled or screw-threaded to afford a better grip. The portion round which the string is wound is reduced, a collar being left at b<2>, while the squared head f is of the ordinary size. The end of the string is passed through a hole d communicating with the reduced part b<1> of the pin by an oblique channel in which the string lies.
Patent GB-189718422-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Registering Apparatus for Recording Appointments and the like.
Inventor: PRIOR ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-08-07
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 18,422. Prior, A. Aug. 7. Indicators, " engaged " and like.-A dial indicator for recording appointments has the hours marked on an inner ring A, the time of the appointment being marked by rendering visible the minutes or other division of the hour in one of two apertures b placed opposite to each of the hours. The minutes &c. may be marked on tapes C, Fig. 2, running on rollers c, c', the outer tape being operated by a pin D which can be pulled out to mark the hour of the appointment. The inner tape is operated by a pin D<1> to mark a second appointment on the same day. Or blocks with differently-coloured portions may be mounted in grooves on pins, which are independently pulled out to mark the hour, the blocks being rotated by hand to indicate the exact time. Or a number of separate minute &c. dials may be placed with one opposite to each hour, each dial being turned by a key to show the exact time of the appointment. A pin with a shutter is placed close to each dial, the pin being pulled out to disclose the minute dial and mark the hour, and pushed in to hide the indicating-portion of the dial. The main dial is formed to resemble a watch to carry in the pocket or attach to a chain, and the back of the case may be provided with a similar dial &c. to mark days, weeks, months, &c.
Patent GB-189720444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Telephones.
Inventor: JUNGE CHARLES
Filed: 1897-09-06
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 20,444. Junge, C., [Kraft, C., Huber, C., and Exner, I. J.]. Sept. 6. Transformers; switches for telephonic apparatus. The transformer has horse-shoe cores of iron wire connected by a yoke piece, and primary and secondary coils on each arm. A commutator for sending alternating calling currents is connected to the primary circuit of the transformer, and consists of an insulating-cylinder i with three sets of contacts k, k<1>, k<2>,-k<1>, k<2> being in similar positions and k alternating midway between them. The contacts are rubbed by brushes m, m<1>, m<2>. A triple cam and its pressure roll l<1> hold the cylinder so that normally brushes m rest on contacts k. i<2> is the operating-handle.
Patent GB-189720948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clips for Attaching Inflators to Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: DOVER HORACE WALTER
Filed: 1897-09-11
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 20,948. Dover, H. W., and Phipps, P. Sept. 11. Moulding pump clips for velocipedes. -Relates to clips for attaching inflators to bicycles and the like, which are an improvement upon the clips described in Specification No. 3058, A.D. 1895. The clips are composed of one piece of celluloid, xylonite, or like material formed by the forcible extrusion of a mass of the unseasoned material rendered plastic by heat through the die of a machine. The material comes out in a long bar which is cut into the short lengths to form the clips as shown in Fig. 1. Between the jaws A, B an intermediate solid or hollowed portion is formed the sides b of which serve to stiffen the jaws. The Provisional Specification states that the clips may be formed separately by forcing the material into suitable moulds.
Patent GB-189723222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: SPIKINS WILLIAM BENJAMIN
Filed: 1897-10-09
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 23,222. Spikins, W. B., and Mayes, A. H. Oct. 9. Wheels with air-compressing appliances; tyres, pneumatic.-within the air tube a of a pneumatic tyre is placed a short air bag b which is connected at one end with the external atmosphere by means of a tube c, and at the other end with the interior of the air tube a by means of a tube d, each tube c, d being provided with a non-return valve c<1>, d'. As the wheel rotates air is drawn from the atmosphere by the air bag and is thereby forced into the tyre, the spring metal rings e aiding this action. When the air tube a has two nearly abutting ends, they may be connected by a tube which forms the external part of the air bag.
Patent GB-189800834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Single Phase Induction Motors.
Inventor: ATKINSON LLEWELYN BIRCHALL
Filed: 1898-01-11
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 834. Atkinson, L. B. Jan. 11. Motors, alternating- current. - Relates to isingle-phase induction motors and particularly to means for starting the same. The primary element of the motor is provided with a main winding w and a subsidiary or starting winding v, arranged at rightangles to each other as shown in Fig. 1, and carrying currents of practically the same phase. The secondary element or armature has a closed winding as usual, but is so arranged that the selfinduction is different on two magnetic axes A and B at right-angles to one another. This effect may be produced by extending the armature and enclosing the extended part in a magnetic frame C, parts of which are cut away as shown in Fig. 1<a>, or the said magnetic frame may be suitably wound with closed coils. According to another arrangement, the same effect is produced by winding the main and starting coils wand v after the manner shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-189800936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Friction Gearing.
Inventor: BAKER CHARLES ALFRED
Filed: 1898-01-12
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 936. Baker, C. A. Jan. 12. Friction gearing. -A coned friction-wheel 7 on the shaft 2 may be inserted between the correspondingly-inclined surfaces 5, 6 of the pulleys 3, 4, whereof the former may be a belt pulley. Either 3 or 4 may be fixed to the shaft 1, or both may be fixed and the shaft divided at X-X.
Patent GB-189802331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bricks and Building Blocks.
Inventor: GUTTRIDGE THOMAS HENRY ROBERT
Filed: 1898-01-28
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 2331. Guttridge, T. H. R. Jan. 28. Bricks, building - blocks, and slabs. - Ashes, clinkers, and refuse from dust destructors are ground and mixed with cement, oxide of iron, and water containing soluble glass, and the mixture is moulded into lintels, corbels, slabs, steps, and building-blocks which are hardened in a drying-shed. Sand or ground beach shingle may be substituted for a portion of the ground rubbish. Bricks made of the mixture may be glazed, or may have roughened glass facing-plates attached to them by a mixture of Portland cement and soluble glass. The Provisional Specification states that the blocks may be made of concrete, faced or covered with a mixture of ashes, clinkers, sand, gravel, oxide o f iron, and cement.
Patent GB-189803853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Grinding the Cards of Carding Engines.
Inventor: KENNEDY GEORGE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-02-16
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 3853. Kennedy, G. A., and Senior, W. Feb. 16, Carding - engines.- In a Horsfall grinding- apparatus, the screw is driven from the surrounding tub by worm gearing. The screw shaft d carries a worm-wheel d<1>, which is driven by a worm c<1> carried by a bracket b<1> on the tube b. As the tube b revolves, a worm-wheel c<2> on the shaft c of the worm c<1> engages with a spiral or worm on the fixed casing a.
Patent GB-189805535-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Manufacture of Shaped Articles from Crosswise Arranged Superposed Veneers.
Inventor: WITTKOWSKY CARL
Filed: 1898-03-07
Granted: 1899-03-07
Abstract: 5535. Wittkowsky, C. March 7. Trunks.-Relates to a method of making shaped articles such as travelling trunks &c., by bending or stamping superimposed veneers. A sheet is formed by glueing or cementing together crosswise, say, three veneers. In making trunks, the sides and lids are stamped in two U-shaped pieces, Fig. 3, the grain of the outer veneer being parallel to the length of the trunk, and the ends are fixed on by bevelling the edges and fixing by glue, screws, angle-irons, or other wellknown means. The curved corners may be strengthened by causing veneer sheets to overlap at these parts.
Patent GB-189807288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Safety Water Gauges.
Inventor: EDGAR BENJAMIN
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 7288. Edgar, B. March 25. Gauge-glass fittings.-The ordinary plug 1 of the upper fitting, Figs. 3 and 4, has an internal plug 2 with a separate weighted handle x. This plug forms a cage 5 for the ball valve 3 which, in the normal position with the handle x vertical, can be blown on to its seat 4 when the glass breaks. When, however, the inner plug is turned to the position shown in Fig. 5, the ball is out of line with the steam passages 5<A>, 5<A>, and blowing through or cleaning with a wire can be effected. Should the glass break while the cock is in this position, the handle x is released and at once returns to the normal position, when the ball valve will act. The plug 1 may be arranged so that, by turning it half round, it may be partially or wholly withdrawn axially for blowing through or examination, a gap in the plug coming opposite to, and sliding over, a stop which normally holds it in position. The plugs 1 and 2 may normally be interlocked, as shown in Fig. 9, by a stop 1<A>, the plug 2 being gapped at y so that it can be withdrawn when turned half round. A valve of the form shown in Fig. 7A may replace the ball valve. In the position shown in this Figure, the apparatus is ready for blowing through ; the valve will act automatically when the plug 2 is turned through a right-angle. Fig. 5 shows the lower fitting, the plug 1 being introduced from the front and the cage 2 forming part of it. By turning the plug 1 through a right-angle, as shown in Fig. 5A, the gapped portion z, in which the ball 3 works when the glass breaks, is moved away and the ball is locked down upon the screw 7; this screw can be removed when it is desired to examine the valve. The movement of the plug through a right-angle causes the gauge glass to be connected through the right-angled passage 1<A>, 1<B> with a side port m the lower fitting through which blowing- off takes place.
Patent GB-189810289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners.
Inventor: HALL GEORGE AI
Filed: 1898-05-05
Granted: 1899-05-05
Abstract: 10,289. Hall, G. A., Owen, E., and Dayton, G. E. May5. Regulators.-To increase the life of mantles for incandescent gas lamps by securing an even flow of gas, the gas cock is supplemented by an automatic regulator comprising a curved disc 8 and a flat disc 7 connected by a tapered spindle 6 which works loosely in one adjustable plate 5 and beneath a second adjustable plate 4.
Patent GB-189821755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1898-10-15
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 21,755. Mills, B. J. B., [White, R. S.]. Drawings to Specification. Bearings, magnetically relieving pressure on.- The rotatable spindle of an electric meter is supported horizontally in jewelled bearings, the pressure on which is relieved by making the spindle of iron or steel, and placing it below the poles of a stationary horse-shoe magnet. The bearings may be supported by brackets secured adjustably to this magnet.
Patent GB-189902637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Race Starting Machines.
Inventor: KENNY MATTHEW JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 2637. Kenny, M. J. Feb. 6. Races, starting. - The uprights a, placed in sockets, set in concrete, one on each side of the course, are tied together by a rope f and stayed by guys g; each supports a vertical rod j upon which is mounted a frame consisting of a series of sockets l<1>, l<2>, l<3> connected by a vertical bar. Tapes w extend between the two frames, each of which is held down by a cranked latch B connected by wires J to a handle y. When the handle is turned to liberate the latches, the frames spring upwards along the guide-rods, under the influence of stretched elastic cords r passing over pulleys s, t and secured at u. Springs k on the upper ends of the guide-rods serve to reduce the shock.
Patent GB-189906905-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Intercepting or Disconnecting Trap for Drains and Sewers.
Inventor: HUGHES THOMAS
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 6905. Hughes, T. March 30. Traps. - The trap, which is of uniform bore throughout, is made with a vertical inlet a, a side branch b<2> for removing obstructions, and an eye f for the introduction of a rod &c.
Patent GB-189907623-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: SEYMOUR ELISHA
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 7623. Seymour, E. April 11 Crescent-shaped chamber type.-Steam entering the casing A, through a valve H<1> on the engine shaft C and a rotary expansion or cut-off valve G operated by a pinion g<3>, actuates curved pistons F engaging grooves in an eccentrically-mounted drum D, to which they are secured by rods f pivoted at f<1>. Cams b secured to the covers B, B' act on rollers f to keep the piston shoes f<2> in contact with the casing, wear being compensated by the action of springs f<7>. Spring-pressed packing j, f<9>, d<4>, a, d<1>, and H<2> is provided, while the faces of the ring H<2> and the valves H<1> and G have V-shaped packing projections and grooves as shown. The valve H<1> has the same number of ports as there are pistons F, and the motion of the valve G is limited by a projection on the cover B engaging the port g. The exhaust port is shown at a<2>.
Patent GB-189913808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 13,808. Boult, A. J., [Sharpneck, W. S.]. July 4. Gas engines, reversing. The engine is so constructed that it can be easily reversed. The axis of the crank-pin 5 is inclined to that of the crank shaft, and the connecting- rod has a universal joint at its large end. By this device the piston is given a rocking motion about its axis, and its port 22 passes over one of the exhaust ports 13, 13<1> on the out-stroke and the other on the in stroke. Either port can be opened to the atmosphere by the cock 14. After opening and closing the exhaust port, a vacuum is formed in the cylinder, into which the new charge flows through a port 12, and is compressed on the in-stroke. The engine speed is controlled by throttling the exhaust.
Patent GB-189920009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Gravitation Wheels for Recreation Purposes.
Inventor: HARDY CHEVALIER ERNEST PASQUAL
Filed: 1899-10-05
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 20,009. Hardy, E. P. L. Oct. 5. Railways for recreation; "Ferris" and like wheels.- Fig. 5 shows an end view of the travelling carriage or wheel with p a r t s removed. Two large side wheels a are connected together by cross-bars, not shown in Fig. 5, on which are suspended the seats for the travellers. The carriage runs upon rails F on an inclined or switchback railway. A smaller rim H, secured to one side wheel, runs upon an elevated rail when a curve is to be turned, the lower rail F on that side being discontinued where the upper rail is in operation. The trailing carriage K carries the driver's seat and the rollers L, P, P, running upon the intermediate guide-rail M. An electromotor may be employed to drive the carriage where its momentum is insufficient, or to serve as a brake, or a separate brake, operated by hand, and acting upon the rail M, may be employed.
Patent GB-190002904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boring Instruments.
Inventor: TYNAN JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 2904. Tynan, J. J. Feb. 13. Boring and drilling.-An apparatus for drilling bolt-holes or the like in wooden or metallic structures has a frame D with wings E, F, the wing E being split and clamped on a brace N, while the wing F carries the drill spindle B with a cutterhead A. The cutters a are clamped in dovetailed slots by plates and screws (not shown), their projection downwards being regulated by screws a<5>. The cutters are guided by a mandrel C tapped into a guide-hole, or by a twist drill carried by the spindle. The spindle is feathered in a sleeve G on which is a wheel H, driven from a vertical shaft (not shown) mounted on the wing F. The shaft may have a frame carrying bevel-wheels, so that it may be driven from a motor when the apparatus is vertical or horizontal. The spindle is fed by a hand-wheel M on a screwed casing J in which are slots through which project pins k on a disc K. The pins engage a groove in the wheel, the disc being loosely mounted on the spindle, with a ball race L<1> if desired. The brace is telescopic, being adjusted for length by a screw N' and for perpendicularity by screws in the foot n. The apparatus is particularly applicable for use in confined spaces in the construction of ships, buildings, &c., or the joining of sheathing-plates, beams, girders, and braces of vessels. The apparatus may be used to drill through one or a pile of armour-plates, or may be used to cut a recess, the central portion of which is removed in any suitable manner.
Patent GB-190004144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction, Propulsion, and Steering of Ships.
Inventor: HORN PAUL
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 4144. Horn, P. March 5. Screw propellers; rudders.-A tapering arched tunnel or passage b is provided in the bottom to afford a free flow of water to the screw which is placed in the after end of the tunnel. Helical ribs d of opposite hand to the screw may be secured to the walls to direct the water to the propeller. Instead of such ribs, small screws of coarser pitch may be placed on the shaft forward of the main propeller, as shown in Fig. 5, to direct the water to it. Two rudders are fitted, one at each side of the tunnel, so that the flow of water is not impeded. A similar channel may be formed in stern-wheel vessels.
Patent GB-190007174-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Varying the Number of Revolutions of Centrifugal Governors and for Adjusting or Fitting the latter.
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1900-04-18
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 7174. Lentz, H. April 18. Load on, adjusting or varying.-The stiffness of an engine governor spring, and therefore the normal speed of the governor, is adjusted by changing the effective length of the spring. If desired, the initial tension may also be adjusted. As shown in Fig. 3, the spring passes through a block k adjustable in a slot, the spring being secured at g to the fixed part of the governor, and at h. connected with the centrifugal weights or inertia rings. As shown in Fig. 4, the spring f is clamped at variable distance from one end between a rib i and a roller k carried on an arm l. Or the spring may pass through a block on the end of the arm l, the rib i being dispensed with. The arrangement is such that the alteration of the length of the spring also changes its initial tension. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, for instance, the spring is eccentric to the path of the roller k. These two adjustments may, however, be effected separately, as by making the point of attachment g adjustable. In a further modification, the adjusting-devices are carried on the movable, instead of on the fixed, part of the governor. The apparatus may be used in fitting or adjusting the governor.
Patent GB-190007820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Files or means for Holding or Binding Collections of Pamphlets, Newspapers, Periodicals, Sheets, or Leaves.
Inventor: LADEWIG PAUL
Filed: 1900-04-27
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7820. Ladewig, P. April 27. Locks, key, for temporary binders. The rod and conveying-tube may be secured together as shown in Fig. 15, by m e a n s of a pin e<5>, bayonet slot e<6>, and pressure spring e<7>. The head of the rod e* is adapted to receive a suitable key to rotate it and release the catch.