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Patent GB-189720226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connecting together the Parts of the Frames of Bicycles, Tricycles, and other Velocipedes, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: NELSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1897-09-02
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 20,226. Nelson, W. H. Sept. 2. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to brazeless joints for velocipede and other vehicle frames such as motor vehicles. Fig. 2 shows the connection of the top tube and lug of a bicycle frame. The interior of the lug a and the end of the tube bare slightly conical, and the tube is screwed at b<2>, the end of the lug a being screwed with an opposite screw thread. A collar c with two corresponding screw threads is first passed over the conical portion of the tube, which is inserted in the lug, and the whole is secured together by the collar engaging with the screw threads on the lug and tube. The end of the interior of the lug and the tube immediately below the thread b<2> may be milled so as to engage together, and the end of the tube may be fluted if desired. Modifications are described, in one of which a liner which is expanded into the end of the tube may be used, and in others instead of using a thread on the tube a shoulder may be formed thereon and a corresponding flange in the collar may engage therewith. A depression or projection in the tube and lug may replace the milled portions.
Patent GB-189721593-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Making Fabrics for Clothing, also Handles, Pedals, and the like, for Exercising Apparatus, adapted for Preserving and Renewing Vital Energy.
Inventor: CAUDEMBERG CHARLES ALFRED CARL
Filed: 1897-09-21
Granted: 1898-09-21
Abstract: 21,593. Caudemberg, C. A. C. de. Sept. 21. Exercising-apparatus.-Fabrics for clothing, adapted for preserving and renewing vital energy, are woven from copper wire covered with scarlet wool and steel wire covered with indigo-blue cotton for the left side of the body, and of aluminium wire covered with leaf-green flax or linen yarn or thread and tin wire covered with golden-yellow silk for the right side of the body. Handles, grips, pedals, &c. for exercising-apparatus may be covered with the fabrics, or they may be built up of the metals named in pairs, steel and copper for the left hand and tin and aluminium for the right hand.
Patent GB-189803585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Fats suitable for Lubricating purposes.
Inventor: POMMERHANZ GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-02-12
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 3585. Pommerhanz, G., Ristic, C., and Noback, V. Feb. 12. Lubricants.-A quantity of carragheen or Iceland moss is soaked in water and boiled till of a gelatinous consistency. Proportions of ordinary and neutral wool fats and any suitable oil are stirred together at a suitable temperature. The two preparations are mixed together and a quantity of oil is stirred in. Alkaline lye or salt solution is gradually added, and the whole stirred till it sets, when it is allowed to stand.
Patent GB-189808686-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: NUTTALL RICHARD
Filed: 1898-04-14
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 8686. Nuttall, R., and Roberts, H. P. April 14. Clutches.-The segments D, mounted upon radial arms E on the boss F, are forced out into contact with the shell A by means of right and left hand screws G engaging in nuts secured in the ends of the segments and connected by levers H and links M to the sleeve L. When the segments are drawn back, the inner ends of their sockets bear against shoulders on the arms. The nuts are provided with tommy holes for adjustment, are bedded in white metal, and are secured by caps J the outer ends whereof take under lips on the segments, while their inner ends are secured by bolts K.
Patent GB-189817472-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Attaching Braces to Trousers and the like.
Inventor: STRUCK WILHELM
Filed: 1898-08-13
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 17,472. Struck, W., and M÷ller, A. Aug. 13. Braces. - Brace tabs are each divided at the end into two parts b, c, and on their adjacent faces a r e placed respectively a spring socket e and a pin d with a pointed head i behind which is a groove in which the edge of the spring plate g engages. The two parts d, e engage with one another through an eyelet or the like fixed in the trousers so that brace buttons are dispensed with.
Patent GB-189820620-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Utilization of Precipitated Sewage Sludge.
Inventor: HUTTON WILLIAM ROSS
Filed: 1898-09-30
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 20,620. Hutton, W. R. Sept. 30. Sewage sludge, treating.-A mixture of dry sewage sludge, ground limestone, and coal schist is burnt in a reverberatory, cupola, or other furnace so as to obtain a clinker of cement.
Patent GB-189822190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joint Boxes and Switches therefor, in connection with Concentric Systems of Electrical Conductors.
Inventor: WILKINSON GEORGE
Filed: 1898-10-21
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 22,190. Wilkinson, G. Oct. 21. Switches; couplings.- A junction box is fitted with a switching-arrangement for connecting or disconnecting the conductors for testing &c. Figs. 1 and 2 show a box with arrangement for c o n n e c ting concentric cables with branches. The outer box A is fitted with ledges C for supporting the inner box D which contains the switch and connections. The cables F, F<1> are passed in through conduits E, E<1> and enter the inner box through tapered nozzles M, M<1> packed with insulating-material. The outer conductors are clamped to a base Q, and are connected by bars R, which may be removed for testing &c., to the branches F<11>, F<111>. The inner conductors are fitted with contact-forks j adapted to engage with contacts i carried by a ring h mounted on a rotary disc L and so form the switch. The insulating-disc L is connected to a metal top plate g fitted with an insulating- ring f to protect the contacts. This plate is earthed through a spring d connected to the box through the screw e. A wooden ring I is provided for covering the connections. The plate is fitted with projections c by which it may be turned for altering the switch connections. With this arrangement the branches may be entirely disconnected without affecting the mains.
Patent GB-189905136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tramcar, Garden, or other Seats or Chairs.
Inventor: PICKLES JAMES
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 5136. Pickles, J. March 9. Seats and seat backs.-Relates to outdoor seats or chairs for tramcars. The bottom or seat is made up of a number of slats grooved on the underside at 26, rabbeted at 28, and provided with metal strips 3 having pivots at each end, and bearing in holes in the side frame 6. The pivots at one end have pinions 8 geared together by a rack 9; one pinion is wider than the rest and gears with a rack on a bar 16 connected to a bar 18 fixed to the hinged footboard 19. In the case of a reversible back, the pinions on the outer slats gear with the underside of the rack 9; with a fixed back only the front one does so. When an occupant comes in front of the seat and steps on the footboard, the slats are reversed. A spring 22 causes the reversal when the seat is vacated. The rabbet 28 and groove 26 then conduct away any water, leaving the top surface dry.
Patent GB-189905291-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fire-proof Liner for Chimneys.
Inventor: KRAFT PETER
Filed: 1899-03-10
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 5291. Kraft, P. March 10. Chimneys.- Where a chimney passes through wood, danger of fire owing to joint and cracks in the built-up wall of the chimney is obviated by the use of a flanged liner of metal or brick clay.
Patent GB-189905471-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Gas or Petroleum Engine or Motor.
Inventor: BRUN EDOUARD ALBERT LE
Filed: 1899-03-13
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 5471. Le Brun, E. A. March 13. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-Two cylinders B, B' are arranged on each side of a vertical line with an angle of 18‹ between them. Their pistons are connected to the same crank-pin d, which is mounted between two flywheels V in the enclosed crank chamber c. A four-stroke cycle is performed in each cylinder. The admission valves s are placed above the exhaust valves s<2>, and access to them is obtained througb screw plugs v, v<1>. The exhaust valves are operated by cranks h, h<1> revolving at half the speed of the crank shaft, through bell-crank tappets m hinged to the rodsj. A stop t interposed by the governor into the path of the bell cranks forces them out of line with the valve spindles when the speed is excessive. The combustion chambers and valve casings are surrounded by a water jacket, the water entering at J and escaping at k.
Patent GB-189906936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Liquid Meters.
Inventor: KENT WALTER GEORGE
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 6936. Kent, W. G. March 30. Liquid meters.-Relates to meters having a slide valve, such as t h a t described in Specification No. 21,793, A.D. 1891, and consists of means for ensuring the complete stroke of the slide valve in either direction. In the form shown, the slide valve a moves with a slide g operated by the block e on the piston-rod f coming in contact, near the end of its stroke up or down, with the flanges g<1>, g<1>. The valve a is provided with double inclined planes a<1> upon which press rollers h carried by springs h<1>. Thus, after attaining its central position, the valve is always forced to the end of its stroke.
Patent GB-189909196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Converting Reciprocatory into Rotary Motion.
Inventor: STEVENSON HENRY MINOR
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 9196. Stevenson, H. M., and Lansing, L. W. May 2. Hand-drills.-The reciprocating motion of a sleeve B is converted into rotary motion of a spindle A by screw and nut gearing, balls f being inserted becween the threads on the spindle and nut. In the form shown, which is suitable for a screwdriver, auger, drill, &c., a ratchet clutch I is used to connect the tool k to the spindle. The grooves in the sleeve are stopped short of the lower end, and a, cap g is fixed on the upper end of the spindle to prevent the balls from falling out. A hand-knob D is attached to the sleeve. In a modification, the k n o b i s loosely attached to the spindle, which p a s s e s completely through the sleeve.
Patent GB-189910238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-operated Mechanism, specially applicable for Electric and other Meters.
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,238. Du Bois, E., and Mutual Electric Trust. May 15. Electricity, supplying, in general; gas meters; liquid meters.-The invention is described in connection with the supply of electricity. The circuit is completed when a rocker 5, normally in the position shown in full lines, is tilted into that shown in dotted lines, so that a fork 15 which it bears dips into mercury cups 20 and a detent hook 8 retains it. During the expiry of a given time or the delivery of a certain amount of current, a cam 21 makes a lever 11, having a click 12 at the operating end, take .a position under a nose 16 on the detent hook, and finally lets it recover its initial position by gravity, and in so doing disengage the detent hook from the rocker. Coin action.-The coin sets the rocker under the detent hook by rolling in the shoot 1 over its intruding limb 6. A roller 10 on the other limb of the rocker prevents a second coin from passing till the rocker is again free from the detent.
Patent GB-189910800-A (GB)
Title: Balanced Double-beat Valve and Method of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: LENTZ HUGO
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 10,800. Lentz, H. May 23. Making valves.- A double-beat valve A has its faces a, b equal in size or so proportioned as to make the valve a balanced one. The lower face a works against a seat on the casing C, and the upper face b works against a seat formed on a ring B which is fixed on to the casing. The valve and ring may be cast in one mould, or may be formed in a solid block and turned up to shape and separated in a lathe, or the ring may be in halves fastened together round the valve.
Patent GB-189919860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street Sweeping Machines.
Inventor: BRADY GORDON WILLIAMS
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 19,860. Brady, G. W., and Rittenhouse, G. M. Oct. 3. Sweeping-machines; elevating sweepings into receptacles.-One of the wheels C of the machine has a series of wedge-shaped and inclined buckets e attached, beyond which is the flaring flange O formed of flexible metal plates. The diagonal brush H sweeps refuse into the lower buckets, which refuse is then raised and discharged down a shoot R into a tipping-receptacle S operated by a handle X. A curved guard T prevents the contents of the buckets from falling out before reaching the shoot R. This guard is mounted by specially-clamped adjustable spring arms U, which allow it to give to sticks and other obstructions. The front of the shoot R is provided with a hinged extension R', which turns up when the receptacle S is being tipped. An additional shoot, not shown, collects matter which has not passed into the shoot R, and returns it to the front buckets. The axle F of the wheel C carries a sprocket-wheel G chain-geared with a sprocket-wheel k<6> which, by a weighted handle m<5> and draw-rod m<1>, can be clutched to the shaft k geared by wheels k<2>, j<6>, universal joint j<3>, and chain gear J, i, I to the shaft of the brush H. The brush can be raised by a counterweighted handle W<1>, pivoted at w<x> and connected to the brush by a chain w<1>. An adjustable T-shaped dashboard is placed in front of the brush H, and carries a flexible apron trailing on the road at its lower edge and fitting the flange O at its end. If desired, a sack may be hung upon a bail or arch R<2> to receive the sweepings.
Patent GB-189921779-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Treating Lime in the Manufacture of Plaster, Cement, and the like.
Inventor: STRAUB CARL
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 21,779. Straub, C. Oct. 31. Washes.-Calcined limestone is partially hydrated, and is then heated in an oven or upon a heated plate &c. until all moisture is expelled. The lumps of limestone break up into smaller particles, which are ground to powder. The hydration mav be effected by water or steam, and the water used for hydration may contain calcium sulphate, alkaline salts of boric or other acid, or glue or gum solution. The hydration may be checked at the required point by a sudden change of temperature. The lime cement so prepared is applicable as a wall paint when sifted finely and mixed with colouring- matter. Potassium chloride, aluminium sulphate, or like substances which will combine with lime, may be added to the lime cement.
Patent GB-189923139-A (GB)
Title: A Portable Copying Press.
Inventor: GILL JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 23,139. Gill, J. Nov. 21. Copying-presses.-A portable copying-press is formed of two boards or covers A, B, Fig. 2, connected by a flexible part H, and a third board or cover D connected by the flexible part I to the edge of the lower cover A. A screw C fixed in the upper cover B is passed through the hole E in the board D, and the nut F screwed down to put pressure on the book G. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the boards A, B are connected at one edge by links H, and screw bolts C, pivoted in recesses I in the lower board, engage recesses E in the upper board.
Patent GB-189923181-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Surface Decorations and Ornamentations.
Inventor: MEYER AUBREY EDGERTON
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,181. Meyer, A. E. Nov. 21. Drawings to Specification. Ornamenting; woodwork, ornamental. - Waste silk or other fibre, unspun and unwoven, is formed into webs of nearly parallel fibres, and attached by dextrin, gelatine, or other adhesive material to wood or other surface to be ornamented, so that the fibres lie parallel to the surface, in any desired directions on it. The fibre may be dyed or printed in stripes or otherwise.
Patent GB-189924338-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Saw Sharpening and Retoothing Machine for Saws for Hot Iron and the like.
Inventor: HILL JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-12-07
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 24,338. Hill, J. Dec. 7. Saws, sharpening; milling.-Relates to a machine for sharpening and re-toothing saws by means of an emery wheel or milling-cutter. The emery wheel or cutter disc J is mounted in the end of a forked lever I, the driving end of which is a spring K' to ensure that a yielding pressure is applied to the disc when it is forced down between the saw teeth. The disc is rotated by a belt and pulley. The lever I is oscillated through suitable cranks and rods by a cam M', which is shaped to give a " dwell " to the lever and disc at each end of the stroke. While the disc " dwells" clear of the saw X, the latter is turned round one tooth by a crankpin 0 on the same axis as the cam M'. This pin acts through a link P, bell crank Q, and rod Q<2> on the ratchet lever S. The ratchet lever turns the ratchet-wheel G, which through the worm gear F turns the spindle of the saw X.
Patent GB-190002376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ball Turning Machines.
Inventor: RIVETT EDWARD
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2376. Rivett, E. Feb. 6. Lathes tools.- Relates to improvements in ball-turning machines of the kind described in Specification No. 17,171, A.D. 1897. The tools a, b, Fig. 4, are mounted in holders c, d, Fig. 2, on cross-slides e, f. The slides are advanced by cams i, j and levers k, l against the action of adjustable springs, the levers bearing on knife blocks m. The tool a has a fine cutting-point, finishing and severing the ball, while the tool b has a coarser point for roughing out one ball and partially forming the adjacent one. The holder c of the tool a is oscillated on its pivot t by a cam z, lever w, rod v, and lever u to sever the ball. The cam z is secured to a cam a<1> for opening and closing the chuck b<1>. The cain shaft c<1> is driven by worm and bevel gearing from the main spindle. The rod or blank b<2> is fed forwards, when the chuck is opened, from a slotted tube j<1> with a rod k<1> bearing against the blank and connected to a weighted cord m<1>. The amount of feed is determined by a stop o'.
Patent GB-190007680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Material Carriers for Mordanting, Dyeing, Impregnating, Washing, Rinsing and the like Apparatus.
Inventor: BERNHEIM ROSE
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 7680. Bernheim, R. April 25. Yarns, treating with liquids. - A material carrier or roller for impregnating, and like apparatus for yarns and the like, wherein the liquid is circulated through the material under treatment, consists of a rotatablymounted cylinder, the periphery of which is formed by a number of pipes a, perforated externally, closed at one end, and connected at the other through the trunnion of the cylinder with a pump, vacuum chamber, or liquid reservoir. The material k is enclosea laterally by discs or cheeks, one of which is made adjustable to suit varying widths of fabric. By means of this apparatus, air may be forced through the material for opening the fibres, or vapours or gases may be drawn through the same. Reference is made to Specification No. 6054, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Bleaching &c.], and to several German Specifications.
Patent GB-190008844-A (GB)
Title: A Mechanically Driven Snifting Valve for Pumps.
Inventor: HARWOOD JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-14
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 8844. Harwood, J. H. May 14. Pump relief devices; concussion, preventing. - Consists of a mechanically - driven snifting - valve for controlling the admission of cushioning air to a pump. The valve 5, formed with a port 6 and rotated from the pump mechanism, works on a seat 7 having a corresponding port 8 and capable of angular adjustment by means of the handle 12 &c., so as to allow the ports 6 and 8 to register and allow passage of air to the pump barrel during the suction stroke or during the delivery stroke, as desired. A non-return valve 9 is fitted between the pump barrel and valve 5.
Patent GB-190009043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Toasting Bread or Toasting or Cooking other Food.
Inventor: BRODIE GEORGE GORDON
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 9043. Brodie, G. G., and Prior, J. D. May 16. Toasting -appliances grilling -apparatus. -The clip b, or fork or the like, is connected to the handle a by a link c or swivel, so that, on turning the handle, the holder b is also turned. A sleeve d is fitted on the handle, and by sliding it forward over the link the holder b is raised into the horizontal position, and may be used over a grill or the like. The connecting-piece a<2> is preferably made wedge-shaped, and the sleeve d fitted with a collar d<2>, so as to steady the holder. In a modified form, the handle a is made hollow, and the link c may be pushed within it.
Patent GB-190009810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Puzzle-apparatus.
Inventor: MOFFAT GEORGE DUNCAN
Filed: 1900-05-28
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9810. Moffat, G. D. May 28. Puzzles.-A series of cubical or other blocks are marked on their faces with colours, letters, &c. so that they can be arranged in a row without the same letter &c. occurring twice in any one of the series of faces so formed. The blocks are disarranged, and the puzzle consists in replacing them in proper order. As shown in Fig. 1, six blocks are marked with letters representing the initials of general officers of the South African field force, and it will be seen that no letter is repeated in either of the two series of faces represented.
Patent GB-190012246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Generating Steam or other Vapour.
Inventor: RAMSDEN ROBERT
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 12,246. Ramsden, R. July 6. Instantaneous generators. - A rectangular shell with thick walls is formed on two sides with transverse ribs A<6>, and on the other two sides and the base with projecting studs A<5>. The liquid is supplied by pipes D<2> and D<3> to two vertical channels in the side walls leading into crosschannels in the base, and from the cross-channels vertical apertures open into the interior of the generator. Steam or vapour is led away by the pipe C. The channels, and the interior of the generator, are packed with metal gauze or wire meshing, or with carborundum in a granular or finely-divided condition, or preferably with both these materials in alternate layers. The whole is enclosed in a casing, preferably hollow and packed with asbestos. The interior of the generator may be divided into compartments by vertical diagonal partitions.
Patent GB-190012351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Tubes of Pneumatic Tyres for Velocipedes and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SLOAN WILLIAM SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 12,351. Sloan, W. S. July 9. Tyres, pneumatic.-The air tube A is formed from a tube slightly longer than the circumference of the wheel, and the two ends a<1>, a<2> of the tube, after being closed, and overlapped and fastened together by securing to one end a<2> a ring C, which is looped over the valve stem B fixed to the other end a'. In modifications, the connecting - parts may be a stud-and-eyelet fastening, or tape.
Patent GB-190109600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Snap Hooks.
Inventor: WOOD FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 9600. Wood, F. May 8. Hooks.-A snapbook has two legs A, which abut at K, are formed with jaws at F, and cross in the middle where the part a passes freely through the slot a<1>. The legs are held in the position shown by a riveted spring E. The stem of the ring G passes freely through the spring E, and, at some distance below it, is swivelled in a hole B in the legs A. The jaws are opened by pressing the legs together above the point where they cross.