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Patent GB-189718675-A (GB)
Title: Springs or Flexible Parts in the Construction of Cycle Frames.
Inventor: PIERCE WILLIAM JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-08-12
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 18,675. Pierce, W. J. Aug. 12. Frames; forks.-The Figures show the application to a bicycle. The front fork members consist of plate springs c, Fig. 1, secured at the top to the fork crown B. The long spring is pierced to attach the wheel axle, the short spring having formed on its end a socket d to engage the long spring as shown. The chain stays h, Fig. 4, are formed from similar plate springs secured in a socket i on the bottom bracket and carrying a lug i<1> to attach the rear wheel. The back stays may be formed from a rigid portion k secured at its lower end to the lug i<1>, and connected at the top by a scroll spring j to a square bolt carried by an arm formed on the seat pillar lug. Similar spring arrangements may be applied to the upper and lower frame members as shown,
Patent GB-189719669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Tobacco, Cigarettes, and Cigars.
Inventor: SEDDON FRANK MARLAND
Filed: 1897-08-26
Granted: 1897-10-30
Abstract: 19,669. Seddon, F. M. Aug. 26. Tobacco.-Tobacco leaves are treated or impregnated with champagne or an extract made by distilling champagne.
Patent GB-189721192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' and other Portable Forges.
Inventor: WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1897-09-15
Granted: 1898-09-15
Abstract: 21,192. Walker, G. Sept. 15. Smiths' forges; heating-furnaces for iron and steel.-Relates to portable forges for use on board ship, for the construction of ships' machinery, bridges, and the like. Instead of solid fuel with manual or mechanical blast, liquid fuel and a steam injector are employed. Fig. 3 shows a section of the forge, which is constructed of brick-lined metal plates, with suitable doorsAfor the insertion of the work to be heated. Fuel from the tank C is led to the spray injector H, which is supplied with steam. The outlet for the gases is shown at E.
Patent GB-189728077-A (GB)
Title: Brake for Bicycles.
Inventor: BULLEN GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-11-29
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 28,077. Bullen, G. W. Nov. 29. Brakes for cycles. Two curved arms A', A<2>, Figs. 1 and 3, pivoted on a pin B have adjustably secured by pins R', R<2>, in their lower ends, friction blocks C', C<2>, adapted to engage the wheel-rim. The tendency of the arms to open when applied to the rim is resisted by screws F<1>, F<2> secured to them, which engage the forks G<1>, G<2> as shown. The screws F<1>, F<2> enabled the brake to be applied to forks of different width. Springs H<1>, H<2> normally keep the brake inactive, and a spring J tends to force open the arms A<1>, A<2>. The brake may be operated by means of a cord suitably conducted round the frame to the handle-bar, where it is secured to a wheel N<2>, actuated by a thumbpiece M<2> as shown in Fig. 5. A pin P<2> secured to the piece M<2> engages holes in the wheel N<2>, and permits relative adjustment of the wheel and arm so as to take up the slack of the cord. The cord may be actuated by the usual hand-lever on the handle - bar. In a modification, the brake is operated by a rod connecting the pin B to a lever pivoted to one of the stays. The Provisional Specification indicates that ratchet mechanism may be applied to the wheel N<2> to hold the brake in action when applied.
Patent GB-189802043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Machines for Steaming and Pressing Fabrics.
Inventor: SYKES EZRA
Filed: 1898-01-26
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 2043. Sykes, E., Heppenstall, E., and Sykes, E. Jan. 26. Pressing ; steaming.-The steam-heated cylinder a is mounted on the frame b, between the steaming and pressing cylinders e, d, which are mounted on sliding blocks. The fabric is first wound, with travelling apron, on one of the pressing-cylinders, on which it is steamed, the cylinders being perforated for the purpose. The cylinder bearing the fabric is then moved towards the cylinder a to effect the pressing. The fabric may be now withdrawn from the machine, or it may be passed over the cylinder a and wound on the other pressing- cylinder to be operated on a second time. In Fig. 1, l<1> represents the fabric fed from a 'scuttle' or roller, not shown, or from the roller i, to the pressing-cylinder e, while l represents another piece which is at the same time unwound from the cylinder d. A modification is described adapted for steaming only. The movement of the pressing-cylinders towards the cylinder a is effected by the hand-lever k<5>, through rack and pinion and chain gearing. The winding-on rollers h, i are operated by friction gearing. The pipes which admit steam 'to the pressing-cylinders are telescopic, to permit of the lateral movement of the cylinders.
Patent GB-189804939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pedal and similar Attachments.
Inventor: BINGHAM SEYMOUR
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 4939. Bingham, S. March 1. Hand and treadle driving gearing.-Relates to attaching pedals, crank handles, and the like so that they can be folded alongside their cranks. The pedal pin or handle is pivoted by a lug B' to a pair of lugs A' projecting from the face of the crank, and has a squared end B<2> to fit between the jaws A' of the crank. It is held in the operative position by an end plate U pivoted about a pin D and secured by a nut E<1> on the pin E. The spring stop B<3> on the end of the pedal pin or crank, in the position shown, fits a recess in the crank. After unscrewing the nut E', the plate C can be swung into the position shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1. The pedal can then be turned into the position shown in Fig. 2, in which it is retained by the spring stop B<3> abutting against the replaced plate C.
Patent GB-189807625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cycles.
Filed: 1898-03-30
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 7625. Collingbourne, T. H., and Ribblesdale Cycle Co. March 30. Hubs.-The locking-ring 3, Fig. 1, of the hub bearing of a velocipede is recessed to fit over the hub 1, so as to keep it in form. The ring may screw on to the hub.
Patent GB-189821080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves Used in Connection and in Combination with Exhaust and Exhaust and Supplementary Live Steam Injectors and for other purposes.
Inventor: METCALFE JAMES
Filed: 1898-10-06
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 21,080. Metcalfe, J. Oct. 6. Drawings to Specification. Clack valves are combined with exhaust and exhaust and live steam injectors to which the supply of live steam is controlled by automatic valves.
Patent GB-189822027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electricity Meters.
Filed: 1898-10-19
Granted: 1899-10-19
Abstract: 22,027. Northey, P. W., and Electric Motive Power Co. Oct. 19. Quantity meters for indicating the available charge in storage batteries. The current to or from the battery passes through the coil K of an electromaguet, which rocks a polarized armature S in a direction depending on that of the current, and also turns a pivoted armature L in opposition to a spiral spring, proportionally to the current. The armature S makes contact at S' or S<2>, supplying current to one of two coils which act on a pivoted armature controlling a clutch and bevel gear at C to connect a clock with a drum A, and rotate this in one direction or the other, with different speeds, depending on the direction of the main current. The drum is in contact with a disc D, which turns with and slides on a shaft F, held towards the drum by a spring. The shaft F is connected flexibly with speed-reducing gearing and a pointer I, which is thus turned in either direction over a dial, which may be graduated for mileage or otherwise. The disc is movable along the shaft by a cord connection with a pulley on the armature L, and the rate of motion of the pointer I is thus varied in accordance with the rate of loss or gain of energy of the battery for different currents, the drum being of a form, found experimentally, proper for the particular battery used. If the current increases beyond the proper limit, the armature L bears against a lever U, shown in plan, Fig. 9, so that this turns about its pivot V and places a wheel W in gear with teeth on the drum A. The wheel W carries a milled wheel W', opposed to a loose wheel Z, a paper strip Y being held between them ; the strip is fed forward and marked by the wheel W<1> so long as the current continues excessive, giving a record of the duration of such current. The lever U may also close the circuit off an indicator such as a bell. In a modification, the disc D and swinging shaft F are replaced by a conical drum on a vertical shaft, and an endless driving-cord is used to communicate motion to this from the first drum A. The position of the driving-cord on the drums is determined by guide-wheels on a frame movable vertically by connection with the pulley on the armature L. The current-measuring device K, L may be otherwise constructed. It may be an electric motor, the speed of rotation of which is proportional to the main current, and which drives a ball governor ; the lever of this controls the variable-speed gear D. The pointer may be arranged to make a contact in a circuit for automatically cutting off a charging-current when the battery is fully charged.
Patent GB-189901640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ranges or Apparatus Employed for Cooking and Heating Purposes.
Inventor: HOUGHAM WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1640. Hougham, W. Jan. 24. Cooking - ranges &c., convertible close and open; boilers and water - heaters. - Relates to a cooking - range with which is combined a detachable boiler, both of which are readily portable. The range a, Fig. 1, has an oven b, under which is secured a plate-warmer f, and above which are apertures g to receive culinary utensils. The range is provided with hinged doors or flaps c, a horizontal damper d, and oven and boiler flue dampers d', d'. When the flaps c and the damper d are open and the dampers d<1>, d' closed, an open range is obtained, but by closing the flaps c and the damper d and opening either one or both of the dampers d', d<2> a closed range is obtained. The boiler h, Figs. 1 and 3, is mounted in a casing h<1> formed with carrier rings i and j, which are supported by the cylindrical wall l. The spaces n and p so formed are filled respectively with sand and asbestos. A flue m surrounds the boiler, and is provided with an inlet passage t and an outlet passage, controlled by the damper d<2>, for the passage of the products of combustion. A door w is provided for access to the flue m. The boiler may be separated from the range, and heated separately by a fire placed underneath it.
Patent GB-189902019-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filtering Apparatus.
Inventor: SALZBERGER CARL GEORG EMIL
Filed: 1899-01-28
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 2019. Salzberger, C. G. E., and Kappesser, C. Jan. 28. Filters of large capacity; cleansing.- Two or more chambers f, filled wit h wood wool, gravel, or other filtering - material, can be rotated round a hollow shaft a, with which they communicate through perforated plates g<1>, and which, together with the delivery pipe R, is arranged below the level of the river, pond, or the like from which the water is drawn. The upper chamber is normally closed by a plate p, so that, when the lower chamber becomes foul, the upper may be brought into action by rotating the filter through 180‹. The filter is normally prevented from rotating, and the shaft a closed, by a cover k carried on a bolt i and operated by eccentrics o and a lever m. The water may be caused to take a zigzag course through the chambers. In a modification, the shaft a is replaced by a cylinder, to the ends of which the chambers are secured, and which is connected with the discharge by a stuffing-box. Covers, operated from the outside, are arranged between the plates g<1>, and are connected, so that, while the uppermost chamber is cut off from the discharge, the lower one is open to it.
Patent GB-189902736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Seutching of Flax.
Inventor: SMITH JONATHAN
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 2736. Smith, J. Feb. 7. Scutching-apparatus for flax. The root ends of the flax are secured in a clamp B, and the straws are passed over and under scutching-bars E, F, which are preferably of the form shown and are mounted in a sliding carriage which may be drawn outwards in the direction of the arrow. The bars E are fixed in the frame, while the bars F are carried by a second frame hinged to the first so that they can be raised to facilitate the placing of the straws in the machine. The straws are kept parallel with one another by guide-combs D, D'. In a modification, the bars E, F are mounted in a fixed frame, and the straws are drawn through it by means of rollers. The scutching-bars may be used in combination with any ordinary method of scutching.
Patent GB-189904692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Use in the Manufacture of Wire.
Inventor: COWLES CHARLES ABERNETHY
Filed: 1899-03-03
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 4692. Cowles, C. A. March 3. Wire.-In the manufacture of drawn wire from wire rod, the reels C, Fig. 1, of rough or finished wire are conveyed from the roughing-rolls A to the acid tank G, hot-water tank H, die-threading machines J, J<1>, and drawing-machines W, W<1> by trolleys travelling on inclined tracks T<1>, T<2>, &c., which are provided at suitable points with elevators F<1>, F<2>, &c., to raise each trolley separately. The reel, Fig. 5, consists of legs c<2> pivoted to a head and braced by rods pivoted to an axiallymovable spindle c<5>. A swivel c<6>, engaging under lugs c<7> on the head, serves to hold the parts in the braced position shown and to suspend the reel from a trolley D. The feet c<10> rest in recesses in a table E, splined on a belt-driven shaft e<1>, thus rotating the reel. The table has a circle of pins e<8> to take the initial stress in winding, and is raised or lowered by a lever e<4>. By slightly rotating the swivel, the spindle c<5> is released to allow the reel to be collapsed. The elevator, Fig. 2, lifts each coil B with its reel and trolley from the track T' to the track T'. The shaft f<2> carrying the car f has an extension resting in a dash-pot f<22> when at its lowest position, as shown. A lever s<4>, carrying escapement stops S<3>, S', is then in a depressed position to allow the front trolley to roll on to the car, which slightly sinks, operating a clutch f<9> through a rod f<16> and tappet f<17> on the shaft f<2>. The clutch operates a winding-drum f<8>, which raises the car by a cord f attached to the shaft, the trolley resting against a spring stop S<4>. When near the top of its stroke the stop S' is depressed by a rod f<18>. The trolley then rolls on to the track T<2>, and the tappet f<17> strikes a collar f<21> on the rod f<16>, disengaging the clutch and allowing the car to fall. The car may be raised by a compressed-air engine, having a three-way cock operated by the rod f<16>, the dash-pot, winding- drum, &c. being then omitted. A double track T", T<1> is provided opposite the rolls A, Fig. 1, to accommodate empty reels, which travel over a switch T<14> to the track T'. Stops S<5>, S<6>, &c. are provided at suitable points to check the trolleys. Verticallymovable tables I, similar to the table E, are provided to take the weight of the reels while a portion of wire is being unwound for threading through the dies by the machines J, J'. The reels are fed to either of the tracks T<8>, T<9>, when the wire from them is drawn through the machine Wand wound on reels carried on turntable arms k<4> on a hydraulic elevator K. When the reels are filled, the arms are reversed to present empty reels to the machine. The filled reels are transferred to a track T<17>, by a cruciform switch U, and passed through a second cycle of drawing operations, the empty reels from the drawing-machine being returned by the track T<18> and switch U to the elevator K.
Patent GB-189905839-A (GB)
Title: Battery Box and Tray for Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: CONDICT GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 5839. Condict, G. H. Sept. 3, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Secondary batteries.-Relates to electricallypropelled vehicles of the kind in which current is supplied by storage batteries capable of being removed when exhausted and replaced by freshlycharged ones. The vehicle, which may be of any desired type, is made with an enclosed box-like portion, shown in vertical cross-section in Fig. 2, for the reception of the batteries. Into this can be slid, on angle-iron guides and supports e,f, a tray G, shown in plan in Fig. 3, carrying the desired number of battery cells H. This tray is wedge-shaped, and is furnished with metal contacts I, J which, when the tray is pushed home, become wedged firmly against resiliently-supported contacts K, K<1> on the vehicle. The insertion and removal of the batteries are thus facilitated, the contacts are automatically made, and at the same time accidental movement of the tray is prevented.
Patent GB-189906988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pipe Fittings for use in connection with Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: MORRIS GEORGE
Filed: 1899-04-01
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 6988. Morris, G. April 1. Angle-pieces, junction pieces, and the like.-Relates to pipe fittings, or tees, &c., for radiators or other heating-apparatus, whereby the desired connections and flow of water are obtained. A tee-connection is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. There is a passage c between the socket b and the pipe interior. In a modified form, there are two passages, one on each side, from the socket to the interior. The fitting may be in the form of an elbow or of other shape, and may be tapped, or made with flanges. When the pipe is below the radiator, the fitting may be used for the return-flow connection, and when the pipe is above for the inlet connection.
Patent GB-189907894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle-racks.
Inventor: WILCOX HENRY LANSING
Filed: 1899-04-14
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 7894. Wilcox, H. L. Nov. 1, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Stands for bicycles. The base of the stand comprises two frames, each frame consisting of end bars a, a<1> connected by horizontal rods a' separated by spaces adapted to receive the bicycle wheels. The inner bars a<1> are hinged together on the underside, and are provided with grooves or notches b, b<1>, b<2>. A vertical frame D, consisting of a board d and a series of rods d<1>, forming spaces to receive bicycle wheels, is secured to the frames A, B by means of the braces d<2>. The rods d' pass between the grooves b<2> in the bars A, B. A rod d<3>, similar to the rods d', passes through the board d, and is fitted with a handle. The lower end of the rod d<3> passes between the grooves b<2>, and is pivoted to one of the hinges connecting the bars a'. When the stand is not in use, the rod d<3> may be pulled up, thereby causing the base frames to fold up into a small compass for shipping or storage.
Patent GB-189911552-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Tumbler Switch.
Inventor: VOIGT HEINRICH JULIUS FERDINAN
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 11,552. Voigt, H. J. F., and Haeffner, J. A. June 2. Switches.-The movable contact g of a tumbler switch is carried by a pair of bars f pivoted on the pin d, on which is also pivoted the handle e. Pivoted on a pin h connected to the bars is a slotted bar i in the slot of which works a pin l carried by the forked lower end of the handle. A spring m surrounds the bar and presses against the end of the handle. As shown the switch is on. To break the circuit, the handle e is moved in the direction of the handle, compressing the spring m until the dead point is reached, when the contact g and bars f are forced back.
Patent GB-189922422-A (GB)
Title: Improved Vessel for Inflammable or Explosive Liquids.
Inventor: ULRICH GEORG
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 22,422. Ulrich, G. Nov. 9. Cans or vessels for inflammable or explosive liquids. The spout is provided with a flap valve b, the filling-aperture with a screw stopper h, and the air inlet g with a spring-closed valve k which can be opened by a finger push d
Patent GB-189923238-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Injecting Liquid and Pulverised Fuel into Furnaces.
Inventor: VETILLARD ERNEST ARMAND
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 23,238. Vetillard, E. A., and Scherding, E. Nov. 21. Liquid and pulverulent fuel fittings.-The liquidfuel injector described in Specification No. 8589, A.D. 1899, is fitted with means for injecting powdered fuel. An air jet, produced by steam or other suitable fluid supplied at c<12>, araws in a mixture of powdered fuel and air through the cone c'‹ and pipe c<15>. The liquid fuel as before is supplied by the injector c<1>.
Patent GB-189924849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wagons.
Inventor: BRAMPTON FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 24,849. Brampton, F. W. Dec. 14. Hand-trucks; undercarriages.-Fig. 2 shows the application to a hand wagon or truck. The strap S, shown to an enlarged scale in Fig. 4, to which the steering-handle is pivoted, has holes s<4> through which the axle E is passed. The axle is bound to a block P mounted to turn freely in a hole in the disc M secured to the block Y, which is in turn recessed to receive the block P and bolted to the top T. In a modification, the strap 8 is flanged and bolted to a cross-bar to which draught animals may be coupled.
Patent GB-190000012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Apparatus, and in the Method of Changing Plates or Films in Photographic Cameras, also Applicable to Colour Photography.
Inventor: WARNECKE CHRISTIAN GUSTAV
Filed: 1900-01-01
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 12. Warnecke, C. G., and Heath, W. H. Jan. 1. Cameras; changeboxes; colouring.-Relates to change-boxes and d mechanism i n connection therewith. Fig. 2 shows a vertical section of the changebox c and the back of the camera, to which it is removably pivoted by a pin fitting into a keyhole slot. The plates or films a are carried by sheaths b pressed back against the block f by springs e, e and pressed laterally by springs g. The carrier q is moved vertically in slides by a lazy-tongs r worked by a thumb-piece t. The camera and change-box are slotted at l and j<3> respectively The slot l is closed by a shutter m, pivoted at m<1> and pressed by a spring n. The slots j<3> are closed by horizontal shutters h, h, which slide o n one another against the action of a spring. On turning the thumbpiece t in one direction, the carrier q rises, forces back the shutters m, h and the springs g, and allows the springs e to press a plate a into the carrier. The shutters are forced back by the projection q<1> acting against the projections u, h<1>. The carrier is then lowered, and the plate exposed. The plate is then returned to the other end of the row of plates, by first turning the change-box on its pivot i through 180‹. On again raising the carrier q the springs e are pressed back, and on lowering the carrier the upper spring e engages a loop on the sheath b and retains the plate. The carrier q can be stopped at different heights to expose different parts of the plates by a screw fitting into a series of holes. The carrier and lazy-tongs r are carried by a disc x, which can be rotated through a right-angle so that the plate may have its greater length horizontal or vertical. For colour photography, the sheaths carry red, blue, and green glasses alternately, the same view being taken three times. On raising the lid of the change-box the springs e may be pressed back to free the plate by a vertical slide.