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Patent GB-189719226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Boiler-flue Cleaner.
Inventor: BIDWELL ROBERT GIBBENS
Filed: 1897-08-19
Granted: 1897-10-16
Abstract: 19,226. Bidwell, R. G. Aug. 19. Cleaning tubes.-A disc 10 having a serrated edge is rotatably mounted in a tube 1, but is kept from moving longitudinally thereon by collars 18, 19. The disc is formed of two plates screwed together, their adjacent faces being grooved, the grooves for using radial curved ports leading from a central cavity 15 to the periphery. The tube 1 is perforated opposite this cavity, and is closed at one end, so that the disc is rotated by the pressure of steam supplied through a connection 2. The cleaning is effected partly by the action of the steam and partly by the disc. The tube is fitted with discs 8, 9, the latter of which is solid while the former is perforated to enable the steam and dirt to be discharged.
Patent GB-189720123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Attaching and Detaching Projections to the Driving Wheels of Traction Engines and the like, for Preventing Slipping.
Inventor: GRAHAM SAMUEL
Filed: 1897-09-01
Granted: 1897-11-13
Abstract: 20,123. Graham, S. Sept. 1. Traction engines.-Detachable projections H, for preventing slipping on the road, are secured to the wheel rim by a groove K and by a bolt E, through a hole in which and in the spokes passes a rod which is held in position by a spring F, and can be withdrawn from the bolt E by a projection C on it engaging with a catch D.
Patent GB-189724560-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Writing Paper, and Ink therefor.
Inventor: COX FRED
Filed: 1897-10-23
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 24,560. Cox, F., Kornacher, F., and Brumm, M. Oct. 23. Ink; letter-sheets and notepaper.-Relates to the preparation of writing-paper so that the ink is not formed until the writing-fluid is on the paper. The paper is impregnated with a solution of tannin, gallic acid, &c., and the writing-fluid employed consists of a solution of sulphate of iron. Other suitable solutions may be employed.
Patent GB-189724820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casings for Velocipede Driving Gear.
Inventor: HOLMES CHARLES BROOKS
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1897-12-24
Abstract: 24,820. Holmes, C. B. Oct. 26. Gear cases for bicycles &c. A gear case consists of an inner part, which comprises two hoods each having end parts b, b<1> connected by a channel-shaped middle part b<5>, and an outer channel-shaped part g which fits upon shoulders b<6> on the inner part and is held together by a hinge g' at the rear end and by lugs g<2> with which engages a thumb-screw g<3> at the front end. The end parts b, b<1> enclose the sprocket-wheels, and the chain runs between the inner and outer parts of the case. The parts b have seats b<2> for the passage of the crank shaft a<7>, and the inside seats b<3> form a collar which embraces the bottom bracket and is firmly clamped thereto. The parts b<1> have elongated seats b<4> which form a passage for the wheel spindle and also allow of chain adjustment. To keep this opening closed, slotted plates are provided which surround the spindle a<2> and fit in slides within the case so as to move with the wheel and spindle in their adjustments. A small link p may be pivoted at p<1> to one of the parts b<1> and secured by a screw at p<2> to the other part, thereby clamping the parts together.
Patent GB-189726955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Fumigators, applicable also for other purposes.
Inventor: MELHUISH ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1897-11-18
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 26,955. Melhuish, A. G., and Beech, E. W. Nov. 18. Fumigating.-Relates to a device for fumigating plants, for testing drains, and for other purposes. As shown in Fig. 1, it consists of a bowl to contain tobacco, medicinal herbs, &c., and an injector, consisting of a rubber ball C, having a nipple A with a fine hole B. Both bowl and injector are fitted to a stem D. The tobacco &c. smoke is drawn by the injector into the stem, and then propelled towards the desired place. In modifications, balls of different shapes may be used, valves may be used, a spring piston or a fuse may replace the ball, and a flower pot or other comparatively large body may replace the bowl. In Fig. 6, the bellows H takes the place of the ball, a vessel I open at the top and covered by a bell dipping into a liquid seal the place of the bowl, and a rubber tube G the place of the stem.
Patent GB-189730811-A (GB)
Title: The Improvement in the Treatment of Metal for Roofing and for Inside and Outside Wall Purposes.
Inventor: CAMPBELL GEORGE MCLAREN
Filed: 1897-12-30
Granted: 1899-01-30
Abstract: 30,811. Campbell, G. McL. Oct. 26, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Plates for internal and external wall coverings and roofs are enamelled on both sides and the edges to protect them from the corrosive effects of the weather.
Patent GB-189805200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Wrenches for the use of Cyclists and others.
Inventor: REID JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-03-03
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 5200. Reid, J. March 3. Locks, key.-A spanner for cyclists &c. is combined with a lock for use when a machine is left unattended. The locking means may consist of an arm e pivoted at f and held at its other end by any suitable form of lock. The lock may have a spring lever h carried by a fixed or a sliding casing g as shown in Figs. 1 and 3 respectively. The movable jaw c may be adjusted by the worm d engaging teeth on the stem a or teeth on a separate stem carrying the jaw b, or the jaws may be adjusted as in the 'Clyburn' spanner.
Patent GB-189805341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Dressing, Moulding, and Turning Stone and the like.
Inventor: TRIER FRANK
Filed: 1898-03-04
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 5341. Trier, F. March 4. Dressing and moulding stone &c.-Relates to the methods of arranging and using circular cutters, to the tool-holders and machines for dressing and moulding, and to tool-holders for turning. One or more cutters are used to cut in one or both directions on one or more levels, step-cutting fashion. For example, in Fig. 3, one roughing-cutter X works on one stroke and the other roughing-cutter and the finishing-cutter Z work in the other direction ; or, as in Fig. 7, the roughing-cutter works at two different levels Y', Y<2> on the two strokes. Other arrangements of cutters are also described. These cutters are mounted in pivoted tool-holders which are thrown in and out of position by cones or wedges on a rod i or U which is knocked over at each end of the stroke by stops K. Further, to produce a ribbed or wavy cut, these cones may be eccentric, and the rod i turned by worm gearing m, Fig. 1, so as to protrude the cutters more or less at different times. The tools are mounted eccentrically in sockets c in the pivoted holder, Fig. 7, so that they can be turned to cut on either side. Fig. 1 shows a machine with the cutters mounted on a slide B reciprocated by a connecting- rod D driven by gearing at the top of the machine, but the gearing may be placed at the base. In another arrangement, the cutters are arranged in lines as shown in Fig. 9, two rows being carried on a revolving head, and a numbar of these heads are carried by plates C', C', which can be turned in bearings B, so as to bring any one set of tools to bear on a stone which is reciprocated along the machine shown in Fig. 11. Tool-holders.-A tool-holder for dressing grindstones is shown in Fig. 12. Two tools M, N are mounted on holders P, P, in a socket so that the holders and socket can be turned to act on the face or side of the stone.
Patent GB-189806358-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Roasting Coffee and the like.
Inventor: TAFLIN ERIK OLOF
Filed: 1898-03-15
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 6358. Taflin, E. O. March 15. Coffee substitutes. - Relates to apparatus for roasting coffee and for passing the aromatic vapours given off into some absorbent material to form a coffee substitute. The rotary roasting-chamber a is heated by a gas burner m, and is divided into two com par tments a<1> and a<2> by a perforated wall b. The compartment a<1> is provided with lifting-blades c for stirring the coffee, and with perforated plates covered by doors d to allow of the escape of steam and other vapours which are first evolved and are of no value. The compartment a<2> is provided with peripheral openings a<4> closed by shutters f. The portions of hulls which are detached in the first stage of the roasting are burnt in the compartment a<2>, and are prevented by a valve h operated by the hand-wheel h<2> from passing along the pipe g to the rotary cylinder q containing a coffee substitute. As soon as aromatic vapours are evolved, the valve h is opened and the fan t<2> is operated by a belt on the pulley t<1>, to draw the vapours from the roasting- chamber through the pipe g, in which a perforated screen k is arranged to prevent the passage of solid particles, into the rotary cylinder q fitted with lifting-blades q<1> and with a shaped screen u to prevent the coffee substitute from being thrown into the fan t<2> or its connections. The apparatus is driven from a shaft y fitted with a pinion z gearing with an internal gear ring x on the cylinder q supported on the shaft g, which is also rigidly connected to the end of the roasting- chamber a.
Patent GB-189807067-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Supporting Reels of Thread and the like whilst being used.
Inventor: NEWTON BENJAMIN ISAAC
Filed: 1898-03-23
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 7067. Newton, B. I. March 23. Reel holders.-A stand for holding reels of thread or twine consists of a base B provided with an upright A on which are mounted revoluble discs C having spindles D on which the reels are placed. The discs have thread guides E for each reel.
Patent GB-189809059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reflectors for Windows and like purposes.
Inventor: LAMB WALTER
Filed: 1898-04-19
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 9059. Lamb, W., and Lamb, R. B. April 19. Daylight reflectors. -Plates or strips B, made with mirrors on the upper or both faces, are inserted in inclined slots in a frame E between parallel sheets of glass F, F<1> which protect the mirrors from rain, dust, and weather. The mirrors may be attached to circular discs adjustable in sockets of the frame as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-189809597-A (GB)
Title: Child's Safety Strap for Mail Carts, Perambulators, Chairs, and the like.
Inventor: LUMLEY FRANK ILIFF
Filed: 1898-04-26
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 9597. Lumley, F. I. April 26. Perambulators, children's mail carts, and like vehicles.-Relates to means for preventing children from falling out of mail carts, perambutators, and the like. A leather or other strap, buckled round a child's waist, carries side straps which can be fastened to the sides of the vehicle.
Patent GB-189809817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Relating to Cycle Driving and Braking Mechanism.
Inventor: HOCQUART EDOUARD LOUIS
Filed: 1898-04-28
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 9817. Hocquart, E. L. April 28. Driving-mechanism; brakes.-Relates to a band brake applied by back-pedalling. The chain-wheel a, Fig. 1, is mounted on a sleeve b, upon which outer and inner pieces c, d can slide longitudinally. These pieces are connected by keys e carrying projections f, the heads of which engage with helical grooves in a sleeve g connected to the hub i by a spring. During forward driving, the projections f and the grooves cause the pieces e, c, d to move sideways, when a clutch on the piece e engages the part j fixed to the hub. Back-pedalling produces the reverse movement, causing a clutch on the piece d to engage the part k and the part l connected thereto. The part m slides on the parts h, l, and is formed with an abutment o, Figs. 1 and 2, between which and an abutment p, Fig. 2, on the part k a spring n is interposed. The movements of the parts k, l are thus communicated through the spring to the part m, which is connected by a pin q, adjustable link s, and lever t with a brake band r encircling a drum as shown. The brake lever and band is carried on a bracket u fixed to the axle so as to be movable therewith. The Provisional Specification states that the invention is applicable to chainless driving-gear.
Patent GB-189810288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliance for Type Printing.
Inventor: CATLING FREDERIC ERNEST
Filed: 1898-05-05
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 10,288. Catling, F. E., and Parkinson, T. J. May 5. Late news, means for printing. - Plates A are provided, formed tapering from their upper to their lower edges, so that, when placed between type lines &c., as shown in Fig. 4, the whole is adapted for placing on a cylinder. On each plate are two projections a, a<1> for engaging the shouldered ends e of the type lines. The printing-surfaces f of the type lines project above the projections a, a'. The curved projections care for holding single types, which may be placed at the ends of the type lines. The parts d are for engaging the box in which the matter is placed.
Patent GB-189810373-A (GB)
Title: Safety Apparatus to Prevent Displacement of Railway Points.
Inventor: GOLDAMMER OSKAR
Filed: 1898-05-06
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 10,373. Goldammer, O., and Schutte, C. May 6. Points and switches, locking. A treadle-bar is carried by arms a pivoted at n on plates l bolted to the rails and guided by guides m. A locking-bolt d, worked from the treadlebar through a link b and arms c, q on a rock shaft f, engages notches in a block h on the stretcher bar or similar part. This arrangement may be placed between or outside the railway rails. A stop z and spring p for returning the bar are provided.
Patent GB-189811025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Engine Indicators.
Inventor: DOBBIE JOHN CLARK
Filed: 1898-05-14
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 11,025. Dobbie, J. C. May 14. Steam-engine indicators.-The linkage A, B, B is made partially or wholly tubular and provided with right and left handed internal screw threads, as shown, into which the shanks of the eyes &c. B<1> screw. Means is thus provided for delicate ad justment, after which the parts are pinned or soldered together.
Patent GB-189813554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insertion Soles or Socks for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: HAMPEL WILHELM AUGUST HERMANN
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 13,554. Hampel, W. A. H., and Schneider, A. June 17. Socks ; ventilating.-The under surface of a sock is grooved longitudinally, as shown at b, b, Fig. 3, and rows of perforations are made along these grooves as shown in Fig. 1. The grooves may, if desired, be transverse in place of longitudinal. A broad channel c is also cut in the lower face to receive a spring d, which causes the sock to assume the arch of the foot and provides a ventilating- space underneath. The spring also prevents shock to the foot in jumping &c. Two or more springs may be used, and may be placed transversely if preferred.
Patent GB-189814266-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Railway and like Simaphore Signalling Apparatus, Applicable also for use in connection with Points.
Inventor: HUTT GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 14,266. Hutt, G. W. June 28. Points and switches. - Relates to means for ensuring that railway and other points &c. shall be absolutely moved into one or other of their two extreme positions. A weight b is mounted in or on a tube or carriage a, which is suspended from the levers e connected to the points rod g. When the points are moved, the carriage a is tilted, and the weight b, by rolling to the lowest end of the carriage, effects the movement of the points to the corresponding extreme position.
Patent GB-189816525-A (GB)
Title: Improved Railway Chair.
Inventor: MUIRHEAD ANDREW ERSKINE
Filed: 1898-07-29
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 16,525. Muirhead, A. E. July 29. Chairs for railways are made with punched-up jaws thicker towards the root, solid washers or ridges round the spike holes, a suitable cant and mugs or ridges in the rail bed, and a base reduced in thickness at the edges. Various forms suitable for different rail sections are shown in the Specification.
Patent GB-189818561-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Dairy Utensil.
Inventor: ARNOTT LOUISA
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 18,561. Arnott, L. Aug. 30. Cream, separating.-Relates to a device for use with a milk pan for separating cream. The device consists of a perforated disc a made to fit in a pan g and provided with handles c, c by means of which the disc can be lifted out of the pan with the cream upon it. The disc may be formed with a peripheral flange to assist in retaining the cream thereon.
Patent GB-189820877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Work Supports for Boot-finishing Machinery.
Inventor: BURNELL WILLIAM ERNEST
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 20,877. Burnell, W. E. Oct. 4. Burnishing ; ornamenting.-Relates to worksupports for finishing-machines generally, but particularly applicable to edge-setting machines with stitch-wheels or other analogous small tools. Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 2 a vertical section, of a part of a convenient arrangement. The table A is revolubly mounted in a stem A<2>, which is supported on a spring in the bracket B and can be depressed for the insertion of the work by means of a treadle E. The bracket B is revolubly mounted on a spindle G carried by the frame L of the machine, and can be adjusted vertically by a screw J. The tables may be supported by a weight instead of by the spring shown. It may be hinged to the stem A<2>, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, and may have rollers M<3> mounted in a recess.
Patent GB-189824929-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Combustion of Liquid Hydrocarbons.
Inventor: MEURER OTTO
Filed: 1898-11-25
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 24,929. Meurer, O. Nov. 25. Liquid-fuel furnaces.-Liquid hydrocarbons, such as petroleum residue, tar, or naphtha, are first converted into soot by a process of incomplete combustion, and the soot, mixed with air and steam, is then burnt in a red-hot chamber. In the furnace shown, the liquid fuel is supplied by the pipe d to the shallow pan c, where it is ignited. The soot formed is blown by steam, supplied through the pipe g, to the hot chamber b, which is heated at starting by solid fuel. The application to ovens and boilers is mentioned.
Patent GB-189900538-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Arrangements for Opening, Closing, and Locking Doors for Hoist Well Openings.
Inventor: GODDARD JAMES
Filed: 1899-01-10
Granted: 1900-01-10
Abstract: 538. Goddard, J. Jan. 10. Lifts, well doors for. The door D, made to slide in guides S, is fitted with a pivoted catch N carrying a friction roller 0 on its inner end. As the cage C approaches the floor, a catch R upon it engages with the catch N, and lifts the door D until the roller O is forced into a recess M, to allow the catch N to rise and disengage. For operation during descent, the catch N is pivoted to the balance weight W, Fig. 2. In the case of folding and roller doors, a locking- catch may be operated by the engagement of inclines on the cage with rollers on the inner ends of the catches. Catches for hand-actuated doors may be operated in the same way, as well as a catch for maintaining the door in its raised position. For effecting the operation of the door at a predetermined landing, a star-wheel, which is rotated through one tooth at each landing passed without operation, may be mounted in the cage.
Patent GB-189900579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Gearing.
Inventor: BOWERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-01-10
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 579. Bowers, W., and Dorwin, G. S. Jan. 10. Ball bearings for cycles. The invention is shown applied to a rear-driving cycle, but the method of mounting the crank axle is stated to be applicable also to " high " bicycles. The crank-axle bracket consists of a cross-piece with a central flange A<1>, Fig. 3, fitted with tubes A<2>, with ball bearings carrying two sleeves D which are secured together by a central rod D' on which the cap D<4> is fixed. The sleeves D are provided with lugs to which the pedal cranks D<10> are fixed by pins D<8> which form bearings for connecting-rods G, through which is actuated gear-wheel M mounted in adjustable double ball bearings A<6> and gearing with a pinion B' on the hub.
Patent GB-189901446-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Cleaning Beer and other Pipes.
Inventor: BRUCE ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1899-01-21
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1446. Bruce, A. Jan. 21. Cleaning pipes.-Relates to apparatus for cleaning beer and other pipes. The purifying - compound is contained in a vessel a, which has a tube e screwed into its mouth. The tube is connected by lateral branches i, l to a water-supply pipe and compressed - air pipe respectively. A standpipe F is soldered into the tube e, and extends downwards nearly to the bottom of the vessel at one end, and is connected to the beer or other pipes at the other end. The purifying-compound is first forced through the pipes by means of compressed air, and the pipes are then scoured out with water.
Patent GB-189907953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Relating to Mechanism for Automatic or Coin Freed Machines for the Sale of Electricity, Gases or Liquids.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-04-15
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 7953. Brookes, A. G., [Sell, L.]. April 15. Switches for coin-freed apparatus. With the switch arm h, which is normally pulled away from the fixed terminals k, is associated a similar arm h<1>, which is free to fall against the switch arm, so that the two form by their bevelled ends a pair of jaws holding up a pawl m at the end of a lever l. When a crank u is turned after prepayment, a pin c upon a disc recedes in the direction of the arrows from a pair of fingers e, e<1>, which project from a pair of pivoted segments d, d<1> over the jaws. The latter are consequently left subject to a pair of springs f, f<1>, and the segment d' corresponding to the auxiliary arm h' is set against it as a stop to upward movement. If the lever l is now operated by a handle p or by a cam b which turns with the crank a, the pawl m forces the switch arm down into contact, where it is retained by the other segment d. The pin c is driven back as the electricity is supplied, and eventually trips the segmental detents from the switch arm and its fellow so that the spring g pulls the former up. The pawl m of the lever is lifted with the switch arm, and, if the lever is turned from the initial position shown, the pawl lifts the auxiliary arm so that it cannot be stopped by the segment after the next prepayment, unless the lever is restored to its initial position. A push-rod for detaching the detent sectors, whenever desired, may be added, so as to obviate the necessity of a main switch. Two modifications are also described in the Specification. In one, instead of the auxiliary arm shown, there is on the left of the segment detent a lever connecting to the lever and the switch arm by linkage. In the other modification, as shown in Fig. 5, the handle p acts through epicyclic bevel gear.
Patent GB-189912957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Auto-motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: GODARD FELIX EDMOND THEODORE
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,957. Godard, F. E. T. June 21. Propelling; undercarriages.-The front end of a brougham, victoria, omnibus, or other ordinary road vehicle carries an internally-screwed piece r, between which and the hollow stud q attached to a motor tractor or bogie a ball bearing is placed.
Patent GB-189924968-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Thermo-Electric Batteries.
Inventor: JONAS BARUCH
Filed: 1899-12-16
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 24,968. Jonas, B. Dec. 16. Thermo - electric batteries.-The battery consists of a support of porcelain or other insulating- material a, Fig. 1, formed with a helical thread upon it and having deposited between the threads and on opposite sides of the support two layers of different metals, the ends of which overlap or abut and form a joint as shown in horizontal section in Fig. 11, in which a is the support and e, e<1> the layers of metal. A number of elements a, such as are described above, are arranged as shown in vertical section in Fig. 4, so that they can be heated on one side and cooled on the other.