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Patent GB-189805543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Junctions of Cycle and other Frames.
Inventor: COPELAND JOHN HAMILTON
Filed: 1898-03-07
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 5543. Copeland, J. H. March 7. Joints for tubular framework are strengthened in the manner shown in Fig. 1 by brazing into the tube a piece K, K<1> of cruciform section. This piece may be formed, as shown in Fig. 2, of two slotted plates K, K<1> brazed together at right-angles to one another, or by brazing together angle-plates of the sections shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6.
Patent GB-189806552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Lamps.
Inventor: MARSHALL CHARLES LANCASTER
Filed: 1898-03-17
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 6552. Marshall, C. L. March 17. Incandescent oil lamps; vapour lamps and burners; wicks.- The improvements are chiefly in the wick, of which Fig. 3 shows a l o n g itudinal section. The middle part of its length is saturated to a certain depth with starch or other substance insoluble in oil, indicated by the light portion 52, after which the wick is baked in an oven in order to carbonize it and destroy the power of the starch to take up water. The top of the wick is very lightly coated with starch, the part 50 being left as a reservoir to meet the extra demand of oil when the lamp is lighted. After burning for half a minute or so, the wick is raised till it nearly touches the gasefier 30, and the blue flame is produced. The smaller quantity of oil which is allowed to pass the part of the wick choked by the starch 52 is all that is now required to maintain the flame. The arrows, Fig. 1, show the direction of the air-supply currents.
Patent GB-189810127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Toe Clips and Pedals for Velocipedes.
Inventor: GROTENHUIS WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-03
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 10,127. Grotenhuis, W. J., and Sidway, H. T. May 3. Pedals.-Relates to toe-clips and to combined pedals and toe-clips for bicycles, tricycles, &c. The Figures show a toe-clip which consists of a baseplate A with a lug portion, bent at right-angles to the plate, by which it may be secured to the pedal D. Projections are formed on the front of the plate to act as stops for the foot, and a leather or other suitable cover F, which is riveted at the ends to the plate and is secured by lacing, is used to retain the foot. The cover F is provided with elastic metal strips G to give rigidity thereto. The combined toe-clip and pedal consists of a plate which carries a sleeve mounted upon the pedal pin. This plate is provided with projections and serrations and a flexible cover to retain the foot in position.
Patent GB-189814808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machine Heads for Banjoes and other Stringed Musical Instruments.
Inventor: SUCKER CHARLES
Filed: 1898-07-05
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 14,808. Sucker, C. July 5. Banjoes; violins and like instruments.-The invention relates to machine heads for musical instruments. The head has on its upper side a cover b, an underneath view of which is shown. Through this a number of spindles c, round which the strings are wound, project vertically and are arranged in a diagonal row, so that each comes opposite its proper string. The spindles are turned by worm gearing operated by shafts g having heads h on both ends. In the case of a banjo, the part of the short string. between the nut and the head passes underneath the finger-board.
Patent GB-189816574-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Ships and Propelling Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: STERNER CHARLES
Filed: 1898-07-29
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 16,574. Sterner, C. July 29. Screw propellers; driving-gear. -A hollow shaft C, extending nearly the full length of the vessel, carries a blade D<1> of many convolutions and uniform pitch, while at intervals there are blades D<2> of greater pitch. The shaft is placed in a longitudinal channel, and is supported at one end by a hanger E', and at the other end by the rudder framing E. It is rotated by chain gearing from a suitable motor. In modified arrangements, two or more propellers placed in separate channels may be used.
Patent GB-189818332-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Holders for Pencil Leads, Crayons, and the like.
Inventor: FRANCIS WILLIAM HUGHES
Filed: 1898-08-26
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 18,332. Francis, W. H. Aug. 26. Pencil and like holders. -Fig. 1 shows the inner surface of one half of the holder, and Fig. 3 shows a section. The lead or crayon is held in the grooves B in the two halves of the holder, by means of gripping-pieces of rubber or other suitable material E, fixed in one or more recesses C. The two halves of the holder are kept together by means of rubber or metal rings. A piece of eraser may be secured to the end of the holder.
Patent GB-189818533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Sliding Windows.
Inventor: HARRISON CHARLES
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 18,533. Harrison, C. Aug. 30. Windows.-Fig. 1 is a distorted view, partly in elevation and partly in oblique section, showing a reversible sash B pivoted between sliding stiles A. The upper part of the sliding stile is made with a rounded groove or rabbet C to receive a rounded tongue or projecting rib C' of the sash stile, and the lower part of the sliding stile is made with a rounded projecting portion C', which engages with a recess C<3> in the sash stile. On the closing of the sash, the stiles are drawn closely together to exclude draughts and weather. A pivot D, fixed to each sash stile, is formed with a ball-shaped end which turns in a socket or bearing of the sliding stile. One half F of the bearing is hinged at the top to the other half, and is secured over the ball pivot by a screw. Each sliding stile is fitted with a sliding bolt L arranged to work either way into sockets M, N in the frame 0 or sash B so as to fasten the stile to the sash or frame.
Patent GB-189818681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters.
Inventor: REDFERN GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 18,681. Redfern, G. F., [Abbott, G. A.]. Aug. 31. Filters; cleansing; filtering-media. - The casing A, in which is fitted a filtering-block C composed of clay and lignite, is provided with cleaning-brushes E<o> fitted on a spindle E passing through a stuffing - box in the casing. A<1>, A<2> are the inlet and outlet respectively for impure water.
Patent GB-189821200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Balls.
Inventor: KININMONTH WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1898-10-08
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 21,200. Kininmonth, W. T. Oct. 8. Balls for golf are made up of a central core of cork or cork dust, dried paper pulp, or similar resilient material which is embedded in or covered with india-rubber or rubber compound, the latter being moulded and vulcanized to impart the requisite hardness.
Patent GB-189909180-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Cylinder Printing Machines.
Inventor: HUNTER JAMES
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 9180. Hunter, J., and Hunter, W. May 2. Inking-apparatus.-Relates to means for reciprocating longitudinally and rotating the usual steel roller A above the inking-roller A'. A rack B<1> on the machine table drives a cog-wheel B, first in one direction and then in the reverse direction. The wheel B gears with a wheel C on the shaft of the roller A, and thus rotates it. The roller A is reciprocated by means of a movable block D<1>, which is mounted on and traversed by the threaded shaft E of the cog-wheel B.
Patent GB-189909500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks and Latches.
Inventor: PHELPS BYRON
Filed: 1899-05-05
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 9500. Phelps, B. May 5. Locks, key; latches.-A door latch is arranged so as to be operated by a knob from either side, and a locking-device, operated by the fingers, is fitted on one side so as to be capable of locking the knob on the other side against rotation, while leaving the latch capable of being operated by a key inserted in a lock mounted in the knob on that other side. Fig. 2 shows a horizontal section through the mechanism. The latch bolt B is pivoted to the lock frame A, and is operated by a rod b having a yoke b<1>, Fig. 3, engaging with followers F and K. The knobs D, E have hollow spindles d and e actuating the followers F and K respectively. The spindles are shown separately in Figs. 5 and 6. The followers are threaded on a central angular rod G, which forms part of the locking-mechanism, and their arms are engaged by slots d<4>, e<4> in the ends of the spindles. The follower F is quite free on the rod G, but the follower K, though free to revolve on the rod, is carried longitudinally with it. The slot e<4> in the spindle is made deep enough to allow such movement, and a corresponding slot is formed in the bearing of the spindle to receive the follower K and lock it when it is moved by the rod G to the bottom of the slot e<4>, in which position it is shown in Fig. 2. The rod G is moved by means of a finger-ring H which carries a cam h engaging a stud q on the rod G, and passing out through a slot d<5> in the spindle D. When the spindle e and knob E are locked as described, the latch can only be operated by means of a key inserted in a pintumbler lock L mounted in the knob E. The barrel of the lock carries a socket l<1> fitting over the end of the rod G so that the latter can be rotated by a key inserted in the keyhole e'. The stud g causes the spindle d to rotate with the rod G and so to undo the latch. A certain amount of play is allowed in the socket l<1> to permit the knob D to be turned in the ordinary manner. The spindles d and e are secured by pins d<3>, e<3>, passing through holes in the lock frame A, and engaging circumferential grooves d<2>, e<2> in the spindles. The spindle d is formed in one with the outer part of the knob D, and the spindle e in one with the inner part of the knob E, the outer part being secured by screws e<8> the heads of which are concealed by a rose e<10>.
Patent GB-189913866-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotating Cylinder Pumps.
Inventor: RICHARDSON ROBERT
Filed: 1899-07-05
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 13,866. Richardson R., and Matheson, F. July 5. Revolving cylinder type.-A pair of discs E, bolted together and suitably rotated, have connecting- rods D linking them to pistons which reciprocate in cylinders A. The discs and cylinder frame are coupled together by cranks G. The cylinders are mounted on an eccentric stud H, which has a water inlet H<3> and outlet H<4> connected by suitable ports to openings in the cylinders. The outlet port H<4> is arranged uppermost, so that any wear taking place in the liner B may be taken up by the pressure exerted by the cylinder frame on the bearing-surfaces H<6>, H<7> of the stud. These surfaces are slightly smaller than the ports leading to the cylinders, to allow the water to escape back to the inlet at the beginning and end of the stroke. In a modification, two sets of five cylinders are arranged in one casing, and, in another modification, the casing is replaced by a shell formed by closing in the space between the discs.
Patent GB-189915348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches.
Inventor: PECK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-07-26
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 15,348. Peck, W. July 26. Clutches. - In a friction clutch, the pressure requisite to maintain the clutch in engagement is applied by means of a spring- pressing - arrangement carried by and rotating with the clutch. Fig. 1 shows such an arrangement.
Patent GB-189918721-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Razor Strop.
Inventor: ZEHNPFENNING ANTON
Filed: 1899-09-16
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 18,721. Zehnpfenning, A. Sept. 16. Strops for razors and other fine-cutting instruments are made in any form from one or several strips of paper or papier mÔchÚ.
Patent GB-189923136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: SKAPSKI HENRY
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,136. Skapski, H., and Hochberg, W. Nov. 20. Brakes, air-pressure, controlled by electromagnets. Each vehicle carries a battery w, the circuit of which includes the electromagnets i, s. Normally, in a running train, the circuits are kept open, but, if the circuit is broken by design, or accidentally by a vehicle becoming detached, the electromagnets allow the valve h to close, and the spring pins p engage slots n' in the disc n on the wheel axle m, causing the piston of the air pump f to be reciprocated by the gearing shown. The compressed air forces down the flap valve g, and acting on the flexible diaphragm b depresses it and applies the brake blocks d<1> by means of the levers shown. A switch t is fitted to each vehicle, so that the circuit can be closed to permit shunting operations.
Patent GB-189923748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Mechanical Toys or Games of Skill.
Inventor: PALMER GEORGE DAVID
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 23,748. Palmer, G. D., and Hartley, H. Nov. 28. Games of skill, apparatus for.-Two toy bicycles carried by radial arms C, C' from sleeves on a vertical shaft B are run round a track by turning shafts S, S' by handles F, F<1>. The shafts bear worms e, e<1> in gear with worm-wheels on the sleeves. Coin action.-The worm-wheels are normally locked by detents L, L', which are freed by using a cam slide M which thrusts the coins down on their forward ends. Coin-discharging mechanism. - Cams e<b> on the worm-wheels tilt the detents till their forward ends are out of the vertical coin shoots. Signals.-Flags R, R<1> rise when the detents re-engage the worm-wheels, and the later flag passes behind the earlier.
Patent GB-189925407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: PHIBBS JOHN PULLAR
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 25,407. Phibbs, J. P. Dec. 22. Incandescent lamps, holders for. A bayonetcapped lamp o is held by the ordinary pins and slots, and by pressure of spring tongues, in a socket e, which slides longitudinally on a grooved insulating-body h, to enable the lamp to be placed in or out of contact with two terminals k' fixed in the body. The socket e has oblique projections or slots in engagement with corresponding parts of a cylindrical case a, which is held between a shoulder and a split ring on the body h, so that it can be turned thereon, to raise or lower the socket. The split ring is secured by a nut l<2> screwed on it. A spring c in the case a assists downward movement of the socket, to quicken the break of contact. The insulating- body h may be in one piece, made with an axial hole to pass the conductors k, a transverse opening to receive a supporting - knot thereon, and a central partition to separate the contact-pieces k<2>; or the upper part of the body may be of metal, with two extensions fitting in recesses in an insulating- portion. The body may be screwed into a coupling- nut on the end of a supporting-bracket, this nut supporting the case a also. The case a may be made with a lining tube in which the oblique slots are provided, the outside being provided with an ordinary shade-carrying shoulder, screw, and nut. The Provisional Specification describes slight modifications, and also the use of a loose ring and spring on the outside of the case, to cause a quick break ; the oblique slots for operating the socket e are slightly recessed to hold the pins at their ends, and, when contact is to be broken, the loose ring is turned on the holder, straining the spring until projections on the ring and case come in contact, when the pins are dislodged from the recesses, and the spring completes a rapid movemeat of the case and socket.
Patent GB-190002739-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Construction of Fireproof Floors and Roofs.
Inventor: GREEN ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1901-02-12
Abstract: 2739. Green, A. W. Feb. 12. Tiles.-Tiles C, for fireproof floors, ceilings, and roofs, &c., are formed with ribs C<1>, to produce insulating air spaces under the girders, and dovetail grooves C' are made in the under sides of the tiles, to receive plaster. The tiles are secured to the lower flanges of the girders by swivelling clips C<3>, or other fasteners, and the floor is completed by filling in concrete B, or the like, over sheet-iron arches. The spaces in the floors prevent the transmission of sound, and may be used for the reception of water pipes, electric wires, &c. The Provisional Specification describes a ceiling constructed of ribbed tiles suspended by bolts from fireclay arches or centering-blocks which support the concrete.
Patent GB-190005107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Placket Hole and Pocket Fasteners.
Inventor: EVANS MAURICE
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 5107. Greville, M. March 17. Pockets.-The Figures show a catch for closing pockets. A plate A', formed with a stud A, is secured in one side of the pocket opening, the stud A projecting through the material so that it can be pressed through a hole in the other side of the pocket opening so as to pass through a hole I in a case E secured in the hem of the material, and carrying sliding pieces D pressed apart by springs G, so as to cause their curved inner faces to grip the stud A. The catch is released by pressing the pieces D inwards. The case E<1> is formed with a raised portion E<1> to engage the shank of the stud and prevent it from being accidentally wriggled out. The case E and plate A<1> are provided with holes H and A', respectively, to enable them to be sewn in position.
Patent GB-190007901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: VIGANO PAUL
Filed: 1900-04-28
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 7901. Vigano, P. April 28. Uppers; soles; insoles; stiffeners; waterproofing.- Relates to the manufacture of waterproof boots, which at the same time are capable of absorbing the moisture of the foot. The outer sole c is made of any usual material, and the inner sole b of material impervious to air and water. This inner sole may be combined with a heel piece of veneer or other material, and with a filling-sole or with a filling of wood or some material other than leather. a is an absorbent sole consisting of a layer of felt, flax, hemp, wool, a textile fabric such as flannel, cellulose, or wood veneer glued or cemented to a waterproof backing of textile fabric or other material. The upper is made of the same impervious material as the inner sole b, and is lined with some absorbent material, or may be made of leather with a double lining. Insoles for ordinary boots may be made as shown in Fig. 3. d is a layer of woven or other waterproof material, over which is placed a layer e of waterproof paper or the like. f is a layer of wood or other absorbent material, and g is a layer of woven fabric, felt, wool, cellulose, or analogous material These layers are sewn or pasted together.
Patent GB-190009538-A (GB)
Title: Tubular Frame Washboard
Inventor: ASHCROFT THOMAS
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-05-23
Abstract: 9538. Ashcroft, T. May 24. Washing - boards. -The rubbing- plate d is secured in slots e in the tubular frame a by the tube c and bolt b. A flat steel or iron back plate may also be inserted in the frame, to resist pressure when the board is in use.
Patent GB-190017883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Feeding Appliances for Elevators and the like.
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 17,883. Barry, Henry, & Co., and Jackson, R. Oct. 9. Elevators.-The feed of coal, ore, grain, &c. into an elevator D<1> is regulated by a screw A placed within a casing between the source of supply and the elevator.
Patent GB-190100296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydrocarbon Burners
Inventor: SHAW NOAH
Filed: 1901-01-04
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 296. Shaw, N. Jan. 4. Moulding.-Relates to a hydrocarbon burner for heating or drying purposes generally but specially applicable for drying sand and similar moulds such as are referred to in Specification No. 24,683, A.D. 1898. Referring to Fig. 2, which shows the construction of the burner, a jacket 1 is screwed into a T-union 4, and carries a chamber 32 to which air from a branch blast pipe is supplied. A perforated diaphragm 9 allows air to pass from the chamber to a perforated tube 10, to the inside of which vapour is admitted from apertures 15 in one end of a pipe 12 formed into a vaporizing coil, the other end being connected to a bush forming the seat of a needle valve 44, operated by a handwheel 46. Oil is supplied from a reservoir to a chamber 30 by a pipe 36 fitted with a strainer 39. The flow from the chamber 30 to the coil is regulated by the valve 44. To start the burner, a flap 55 covering a lighting-hole 54 is swung back, and oil allowed to flow through the coil and apertures 15 into a well in the bottom of the jacket till it just drips into a cup 58, adjustably secured on the pipe 36. The oil is then lighted to start the vaporizing. The vapour then burns by the aid of the branch blast pipe air supply, the flame and products heating the coil 12. This coil is placed in the path of the main blast pipe which is at rightangles to the burner. The main blast enters at 5 and ensures the complete combustion of the hydrocarbon, the heated air &c. being discharged at the end 6 of the union. A sight hole is provided to observe the flame. If crude hydrocarbons are used, a steam blast may also be attached to the chamber 32. The main and branch blast pipes are supplied by an ordinary blower, provided with a regulating valve, the branch pipe having another controlling valve. Fig. 14 shows the burner mounted on a receiver 21 embedded in the floor of a foundry. The receiver is lined with asbestos and fireclay and covered with asbestos. The heated gases pass into it from the burner, and are drawn off to beat various moulds through capped pipes 31, to which hose &c. may be connected. A weighted safetyvalve 34 is provided. If the apparatus is to be portable, the receiver is dispensed with and a nozzle attached to the discharge end of the union. The nozzle can be inserted into an aperture in the cope of a mould.
Patent GB-190100940-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brake for Velocipedes, Motor Cycles and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: REINHOLD HERMANN ADOLPHUS
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 940. Reinhold, H. A. Jan. 15. Brakes for cycles, motor cycles, &c. Fig. 1 shows the application to a bicycle front wheel rim brake, in which levers C, C', pivoted by clips A, A' to the forks and carrying shoes D, D' to engage the rim E, are connected by a U-shaped spring wire G and a rod M, attached by a clip N to the wire G, to a handlever K pivoted by a clip P to the handle-bar. The arms of the wire G tend to spring together, as shown in Fig. 3, so as to release the brake,
Patent GB-190109511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machine for Cutting Worm Threads.
Inventor: BROPHY JOHN
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 9511. Brophy, J. May 7. Milling.-A machine for cutting worm threads has a tool carriage B, fed along a bed A by a screw F. The tool spindle b<3> is carried by an arm b<1>, angularly adjustable in a split bracket b on the carriage. The tool G is fed towards the work by a longitudinal movement of the arm obtained by turning a handle b<2>. The tool spindle is driven by a cone pulley C, gearing C<0>, and shafts C', C<2> provided with universal joints c, c<1>. The work spindle is rotated by differential gearing D<5>, the worm-wheel D<2> being clutched to the shaft by a friction clutch operated by a hand-wheel D<4>. The feed-screw F is driven through a shaft E and gearing f from the work spindle, a friction clutch, operated by a hand-wheel F<2>, allowing the feed to be disconnected. A graduated ring, frictionally held on the screw F, is read by means of an index mark on the frame, to allow the screw to be rotated the desired amount when spacing the threads in a multiple-threaded worm. A pointer b<5> and scale b<4> allow the tool to be adjusted to given angles. An oil separator K supplies oil to the tool through a pipe k. The outer end of the work is preferably supported in a bracket J.