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Patent GB-189712428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Apparatus for Bicycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: CAMPBELL JOHN SMALLEY
Filed: 1897-05-19
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 12,428. Campbell, J. S. May 19. Brakes for bicycles &c. actuated by rotating one of the handles. The handle 1 is rotatably mounted on the handle-bar 2, its motion being limited by a pin on the handle-bar engaging a socket in the handle. A rod 3 secured to the handle actuates, through a flexible shaft contained in the handlebar, a rod 4 turning in bearings 5 and connected by an arm 6 to the brake rod 7, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The flexible shaft comprises tubes 8 shown enlarged in Fig. 6, having at each end forked arms 9<a> and 11<a>, pivotally secured by studs 13 and 14 to blocks 12 so as to form universal joints. A felt or similar ring 15<x> carried between flanges 15 and 15<a> on a sleeve 15<b>, rotatably secured to each tube 8 by compressing the sleeve 15<b> into a depression formed in the tube 8, renders the shaft noiseless. In a modification, the flexible shaft consists of a wire coil carried either in an india-rubber tube which fits in the handle-bar, or by india-rubber washers secured on the shaft. To secure the brake in its active or inactive position, a spring pawl 16 is mounted in a slot 1<x> formed in the handle 1 so as to engage a ratchet-wheel 18 concealed under the handle. A tooth 16<b>, Fig. 5, on the pawl 16 engag the ordinary ratchet teeth and secures the brake in its action. The brake is secured in its inactive position by the pawl engaging a depression 17 in the wheel 18. Pressure on the rear end of the pawl 16 releases the brake. The pawl 16 may be provided with a screw 19, as shown in Fig. 8, in order to lock it on the wheel 18. This screw may be shaped so that a special key is required to turn it, thereby preventing theft.
Patent GB-189713365-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wringing and Mangling Machine.
Inventor: MCLEAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-05-31
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 13,365. McLean, W., and McLean, J. May 31. Guards.-Relates to wringing and mangling machines for pressing and finishing textile fabrics. Fig. 3 shows s a vertical section. The upper roller d is preferably smaller than the lower one e, and is placed slightly in advance of it so that the front edges are vertically above one another, while a portion of the lower roller projects at the back. The operator stands in front of the machine, and feeds the materials in at A against the curved guard q, which conducts them to the space between the rollers. Pressure is applied to the upper roller by means of spiral springs i. The guard may be connected to the fork handle of the driving-belt, so that the machine can only be driven when the guard is in place ; it may be formed of a series of small rollers.
Patent GB-189720169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Lamps or Lanterns.
Inventor: LEGG JOHN
Filed: 1897-09-02
Granted: 1898-09-02
Abstract: 20,169. Legg, J. Sept.2. Shop -front and like lamps. - To prevent accident in the event of the breakage of the ball - and - socket joint B, to control the movement of the lamp in a gale of wind, and to prevent the lamp from turning, a spiral spring A is passed over the joint B, and has its ends secured by clamps C on the upper and lower parts of the suspension tube D of the lamp.
Patent GB-189723139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dobby Mechanism and Shuttle-box Mechanism for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: WHITE WILLIAM BELL
Filed: 1897-10-08
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 23,139. White, W. B., Bailey, J., and Morrison, J. Oct. 8. Loom dobbies.- The heald-lifters or jacks A, Fig. 1, are made in one piece with a central block C, capable of sliding vertically in grates, and on opposite sides of the block C are L-shaped hooked levers E mounted in it in such a manner that either lever is capable of lifting the block and jacks when its hook F is selected to engage with a lifting-knife by feelers G from the ordinary pattern surface, and at the same time is free to remain down when not selected. The corners of these levers rest in semicircular bearings K<1> in cross-bars L, and the block C is provided with a central steadying-piece Q. Loom change-box motions.-For operating circular shuttle boxes two pattern cylinders R, S, Fig. 3, are employed, one for the body of the cloth and the other for the cross-borders. The former is loose on the shaft R' and is driven by the pawl T, and the latter is fixed and driven by the pawl T<1>, both pawls being pivoted to a block Z on the actuating-lever. The indicating-levers X, Y have arms to carry auxiliary indicating-levers W, W<1> respectively, and the pawls T, T' have arms U to carry loosely pins U<1>, passing through guiding- holes in the levers X, W and operating in conjunction with the pattern cards for putting the pawls in and out of action alternately. When either cylinder is in action, the card immediately underneath the indicating-levers of the other cylinder is formed with side holes to allow the second set of indicating-levers to work without producing any change.
Patent GB-189729980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Chain Adjustments.
Inventor: PIHLFELDT OLAF
Filed: 1897-12-18
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 29,980. Pihlfeldt, O. Dec. 18. Chains, adjusting tension of.-The Figures show the application of the invention to a bicycle, but it is applicable also to tricycles &c. Spiral cam plates c secured to each end of the wheel axle a' engage pieces d secured to the chain stays so that, on rotating the axle by means of flats formed on it, it slides in the usual slots b<2>, thereby adjusting the chain and moving both ends of the axle simultaneously. Bosses on the plates c fit into slots b<3> in the fork ends as shown. The plates c may also be recessed, to receive shoulders a<3> on the ball cones a<4>. Nuts f clamp the parts in position. In a modification, a lug on the piece d engages a spiral slot in the plates c with similar effect.
Patent GB-189730563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Lee-rails of Ships' and analogous Berths.
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN ARTHUR NEVILLE
Filed: 1897-12-28
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 30,563. Chamberlain, A. N., and Hall, W. L. B. Dec. 28. Berths. - Relates to the lee-rails of ships' and similar berths. Fig. 1 shows a half-rail provided with a lifting-frame c for use in rough weather. The stems c<2> telescope into the tubular members b<2> of the rail, and are secured in their raised positions by pins c<3> engaging with gapped rings d. Spring or other fastenings may also be used to secure the frame in its raised position, or it may be supported by struts hinged to it or to the rail. In a modification, the stems c' have enlargements sliding on the members b<2>. Such half-rails may also be provided with sliding extensions by which they can be converted into fulllength rails when necessary. When fulllength rails are made with a central gap, this can be closed, when required, by an extension frame as described for halflength rails above. Such a frame can be secured when raised by spring, sliding- bolt, or other fastenings. Or the gap may be closed by a frame swinging on the lower member of the rail, or by frames sliding on or hinged to the end portions of the rail. A half-length rail may be moved from one end to the other of a berth and secured as shown in Figs. 36 and 37. The rail b has a plain lower pin b<1> fitting hole in the pillar and a short upper pin b<6> over which slides a sleeve d provided with a pin. To remove the rail the sleeve d is rotated to bring the pin in line with the slot a<7>. The sleeve is then withdrawn and the rail swung down to bring the key b<3>, Fig. 37, in line with the slot a<5>. The rail is then removed endwise, and, if desired, secured at the other end of the berth. Fig. 44 shows one method of securing a folding lee-rail to a triple front bar a. The side members g<1> of a U-shaped bracket g are cut at g<2> to fit the bar a<6>, while the lower bar a<7> is engaged by hinged catches h, h<1>. The rail is secured in the upright position by pieces b<3> engaging openings g<9>. Fig. 46 shows the method adopted of securing a rail to a double front bar. By slacking back the nut h the rail can be swung down. Fig. 48 shows a modification, in which the gripping-piece g<6> is rotated by a lever g<5> to release the bracket g. Fig. 52 shows a bracket secured to a triple bar by a hinged piece h locked by a pin h<1>.
Patent GB-189801084-A (GB)
Title: A Check-action Self-held Pneumatic Tubed or Tubeless Tyre, with Fixture Adjuncts, adaptable also as a Cushion or Solid-rubber Tyre for all kinds of Cycles, Auto-Motors, Road Carriages, and other like Rolling Bodies.
Inventor: SMALL JOHN BALLANTYNE
Filed: 1898-01-14
Granted: 1898-12-31
Abstract: 1084. Small, J. B. and Walker, J. W. O. Jan. 14. Tyres, pneumatic, &c.-Relates to tubeless pneumatic tyres and to covers fur pneumatic or other elastic tyres. Fig. 3 shows a section of the opened tyre shown in Fig, 1, and Fig. 6 shows an enlarged section of the tyre when wrapped into a tubular form. Each edge of the tyre is provided with two inextensible tapes N', N<2> on one side of the material and one tape N<3> on the other side. Metal pieces P are then placed on the side having the tape N<3> and are fixed in position by two other tapes N<4>, N<5>. Each metal piece comprises two tubular arms T, T' through which are passed strong cords which fasten the metal pieces to the tapes N<3>, N<4>, N<5>. The arms T, T' are secured in oppositelyinclined positions as indicated in Fig. 1, and are so placed that the adjacent arms of two consecutive pieces on one edge of the tyre come between the two arms of one piece on the other edge when the tyre is wrapped into the tubular form. The metal pieces have covers E, and a layer of fine fabric or thin patching rubber. When employed as a tubeless tyre, a layer of rubber B<3> adapted to give a good airtight joint is placed over the metal pieces. Transverse metal pieces, which extend from the tape N<3> to the tape N<5>, may be additionally employed and the tubular arms T, T<1> may be replaced by wire or by metal pieces of cross-section similar to that of umbrella ribs. It is stated that, when inflated, the tyre secures itself to the rim, but that, for tyres which are not pneumatic, metallic nipples or rim slots are necessary for secure attachment. Each edge may have an additional flap, which flaps may be fastened together bv studs or glove fasteners. In the Provisional Specification, a lever D', one form of which is shown in Fig. 5, is employed to place the tyre on the rim D.
Patent GB-189801191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Saving Vests, Belts, and other Garments.
Inventor: HORNBLOWER BENJAMIN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-01-15
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 1191. Hornblower, B. W. Jan. 15. Belts & c.; wearing-apparel, buoyant. - A vest is constructed with a large number of pockets A into which h hermetically-closed aluminium tubes B are inserted to give buoyancy.
Patent GB-189805392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heels for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: MCNABB DUNCAN
Filed: 1898-03-05
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 5392. McNabb, D., Livingston, A., and Cochrane, J. March 5. Heels.-Relates to circular heels which can be rotated to afford a new wearing-surface when worn down in one place. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the fixed and movable portions have secured to them metal plates 3, 4 which are clamped together by a bolt and nut. Projecting tongues 8 on the upper plate spring into recesses in the lower one to hold the movable portion of the heel in the desired position. In the modified arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the screw 25 takes into a cylindrical flanged nut 21 held up by a spring. The rotatable portion of the heel is first pulled down against the spring to free the lower disc from the pins 15, and is then rotated. Instead of these pins, projections such as described above may be used to fix the heel in position.
Patent GB-189807252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cork Drawing or Cork Pulling Machines.
Inventor: BISSEKER HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 7252. Bisseker, H., and Hull, C. C. March 25. Corkscrews and corkdrawers.-The bottle is held, during the extractionof the cork, between the pivoted, rubberlined jaws a, which are closed round the neck of the bottle by the operation of the bowlever c. The lever c acts through the levers d on the projections a' of the jaws, and when raised allows the jaws to be opened by a spring. During the operation of stripping a drawn cork from the corkscrew, the nut through which the corkscrew works is held in its lowest position by the pivoted hook i, which is held by the lever c in position to engage the nut, when the lever is raised to open the jaws a.
Patent GB-189808627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roofing.
Inventor: MURAT HENRI JOACHIM
Filed: 1898-04-13
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 8627. Murat, H. J. April 13. Roofs.-Glass or metal plates e, Fig. 5, formed with ribs, are secured to astragals or rafters a by clips d and caps b, held down by clips c. The ratters are made with side gutters and central ribs in which slots a<1>, a<2> are formed to receive the clips. Packing-strips of felt or the like may be placed between the ribs and the web of the rafter. Fig. 9 shows a roof constructed of metal plates f, stiffened by corrugations and undulations, and placed on fillets g<1> fixed to a wooden roof g so as to form air spaces to prevent the passage of heat. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 11, the sheets rest directly on the flanges of the rafters, and the edges of the sheets are bent to a semicircular shape. Fig. 15 shows a method of connecting the overlapping edges of sheets together by ribbed metal clips j. Packing-strips h of felt, cork, or other elastic material, stiffened by metal strips or clamps i, are inserted between the sheets to prevent water from drifting past the joints. A passage is provided in the middle of each packing-strip to allow water of condensation to pass from the inside of one sheet to the outside of the sheet below.
Patent GB-189810026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Photographic Printing.
Inventor: MANLY THOMAS
Filed: 1898-05-02
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 10,026. Manly, T. May 2. Printing.-Relates to the production of photographs in pigment. Paper is sensitized with bichromate salts, to which manganous, or cuprous, or cobaltous salts, together with boric acid and alum, are added, This paper is exposed under a negative and washed, giving an image in manganic &c. salts. This print is coated with gelatine, on which a sheet of carbon tissue, which has been previously dipped in an acetic-acid solution of developer, is squeezed. The print is now dried and developed in warm water. Instead of using carbon tissue, the print may be coated with pigmented gelatine. The print may be dyed with aniline solutions.
Patent GB-189811904-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnace or Grate Bars.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1898-05-25
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 11,904. Jensen, P., [Malvezin, P.]. May 25. Firebars.-Each firebar A is formed, as shown in Fig. 2, with lateral, stepped, pyramidal projections a arranged so that consecutive bars B, B', C, C', Fig. 3, fit together to give interstices D of a zig-zag shape. The width of the interstices is determined by shoulders b.
Patent GB-189813219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Mattress Cases.
Inventor: AXIEN ADOLPH
Filed: 1898-06-13
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 13,219. Axien, A. June 13. Mattresses.-A mattress case divided into compartments, which can be filled or emptied separately,is made from one or two sheets of fabric a,a<1>, which are formed at intervals into folds m sewn at the base o, the folds being sewn together at i. In Fig. 3, only one sheet is folded, and this fold is sewn to the other sheet. The edge pieces are sewn to the sheets a, a', or are fastened together at k.
Patent GB-189813840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Roller Bearings.
Inventor: DRYNAN DAVID
Filed: 1898-06-22
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 13,840. Drynan, D., and Fulton, A. R. June 22. Axle-boxes, lubricating.-The invention relates particularly to the application of roller bearings to journals between collars or to journals formed as recesses in axles or shafts. The cage, by which the rollers A are guided, consists of longitudinal bars B' and rings B<2>. The rings B' travel in recesses in the axle-box or bearing. The rollers can move freely in the cage in a longitudinal direction. They bear at their ends against the surfaces D<2> at the ends of the race within which they roll. When the invention is applied to an axle-box formed in two parts, the lower part may be fitted with a tray to hold oil and also with a pad or bearing-piece which supports the rollers in the lowest position. In the case of a solid axlebox, an opening is formed in the bottom of the box to enable the parts to be put in place. The plate which closes the opening may form a tray for lubricant, and may carry guides for the rings B<2> of the cradle. Dust &c. is excluded from the bearings by the collar E.
Patent GB-189816405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Boxing or Packing Matches.
Inventor: SEVENE HENRI
Filed: 1898-07-27
Granted: 1899-07-27
Abstract: 16,405. SÚvÞne, H., and Cahen, E. D. Jan. 27, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act. A.D. 1883]. Measured quantities, delivering.-The drawers to be filled, together with their skelets, are carried through the filling-machine, partly shown in elevation in Fig. 1<a> and in cross-section in Fig. 4, by endless chains F<3>, which travel upon sprocketwheels G, driven intermittently in any suitable way. The pins F', connecting the links of the chain, support a series of cells F<1>, provided with median webs, mounted upon the pins F' and furnished with rollers F<6>. Each cell F<1>, Fig. 4, has a compartment F<5> for holding a skelet, and a compartment for holding a drawer ; the compartment F<5> is closed by a plate F<7>, and is provided with four flexible plates F<8>, which hold the skelet, and the other compartment is provided with two inclined flexible plates F<9>, which direct the drawers into the cell and keep them in position therein. These drawers travel in succession beneath a series of wells C, through which small charges of matches are pushed by series of rakes D' carried by a bar D, actuated by means of a cam E<4> and rocking lever E. The rakes move over a table B, made up of a series of cells which are closed on all sides except those facing the match-carrying chain A, from which the matches M are periodically pushed on to the table. Within each of these cells a lever B' is mounted upon a pivot B<5>; the end b<1> of this lever is forked and engages with a pin on a lever B<6>, pivoted at B<7> and provided with a plate B<8>. The levers B<4> have hooked ends, which enter notches formed in the bar D, and during the movement of this bar the ends pass from lower to higher portions of the notches, and the levers B<4>, B<6> oscillate so as to bring the plates B<8> into vertical positions; by this means any matches which may have rested upon the plates B<8> are transferred to the table. The wells C are situated between the walls of the cells. In order to ensure the stoppage of the cells F<1> beneath the wells C, the chains F<3> are locked by means of plates H, which have recesses engaging with the pins F<2> and are reciprocated by cams H<4> and levers. When the cells F<1> are in position beneath the wells C, they are shaken by means of cams I which engage with the rollers F<6> and are mounted upon the shaft N carrying the cam E<4>. After each drawer has passed beneath the wells and has been completely filled with matches, it is forced into its skelet by a reciprocating plunger, the thrust of the skelet being received by a door pivoted to the upper end of the match-box delivery shoot. When the drawer has been pushed into its skelet, the hinged door is swung out of the way, and the plunger forces the box into the shoot.
Patent GB-189818617-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method or Device for Measuring Liquids (viz.) Spirits, Mineral and other Oils, Acids, Drugs, and the like.
Inventor: READ EDMUND JARVIS
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 18,617. Read, E. J. Aug.31. Measured quantities, delivering.-The measuring- vessel 1 is secured in collars 2,2 to the handle 7 and cock 6, and is alternately filled and emptied by turning the handle so as to bring the bore of the cock opposite the supply pipe 9 or tap 5. A float valve 4 in a cage stops the liquid supply, and a spring valve 4<a>, which can be opened by pressing on the handle 7, controls the air supply.
Patent GB-189821062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mustard Pots.
Inventor: COTTON ALFRED HEDLEY
Filed: 1898-10-06
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 21,062. Cotton, A. H. April 16, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Condiment receptacles.- Relates to a p i s t o n mustard pot. The cylinder A in which the mustard is contained is fitted with a screwed or hinged cap B having a central nozzle C. When the cap B is off, the piston E is inserted and pushed down till the packing-ring G is stopped by the internal flange D on the cylinder. The piston E may be hollowed out at F.
Patent GB-189826814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Parcelling Machines.
Inventor: TRIPP THOMAS MUNDY
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 26,814. Tripp, T. M., Jacobson, P. I., and Jacobson, H. D. Dec. 20. Parcelling caramels &c., machines for. The wrapper and caramel are laid on the spring flaps 14 of the table 2, and are pressed by a plunger downwards between the two vertical blades 17, until they reach the position A. The right-hand blades 17 and 19 then descend into the position shown, and fold the right-hand upstanding edge of the wrapper. The left-hand blades 17, 19 then turn down, and finally end folders 25 are turned on their pivots 28 by slides 26. The bottom flaps are turned up when the parcel is forced down through the tube 24 by the caramel that is to take its place. The parts are operated by cams on shafts 32 at each side of the machine.
Patent GB-189827380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Window Stile Pockets.
Inventor: PHILLIPS FRANCIS VORBURGH
Filed: 1898-12-28
Granted: 1899-12-28
Abstract: 27,380. Phillips, F. V. Dec. 28. Sawing.-Relates to automatic machines in which the pockets in window stiles are cut out by saws. In the form shown in side and end view in Figs. 2 and 3, reciprocating saws are used. The stile S is placed between two frames J and H, being held in the correct position by the gauge I fitting in the stile groove, and by an end stop ; prickers j<1> are forced up into the wood underneath. Two reciprocating saws C which cut the sides of the pocket completely through, and two transverse reciprocating saw cutters F which cut the ends of the pocket half through, are raised by a rack d and pinion e which operate the supporting-frames D. Another pair of transverse cutters F<1> are at the same time brought down by the rack d' and pinion e which operate the frames D'. The cutters F<1> cut half through the stile to meet the cutters F. Opposite pairs of cutters F and F<1> are connected by a rocking lever and actuated from the saws C by inclined slots. In a modified form of the machine, circular saws are used instead of the reciprocating saws C. The transverse cutters F, F<1> are actuated by eccentrics. The saws and cutters are raised and lowered into action either by eccentrics or by a system of cranks connected by linkwork. The upper part of the frame is hinged so that it can be lifted to get access to the circular saws.