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Patent GB-189818555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway-trucks.
Inventor: CAPEWELL GEORGE JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 18,555. Capewell, G. J. Aug. 30. Electric locomotives and motor vehicles.- Relates to axle-trucks for motor railway carriages which are constructed so that they can travel on the ordinary track or upon a single central rail. Fig. 3 shows a plan, Fig. 4 an end elevation in part section, and Fig. 5 a transverse section through the line x-x in Fig. 4. The flanged wheels 1 for running on the ordinary track are connected by hubs 8 to the flat - tread wheels 2 for running on the central rail 3. The truck frame consists of vertical plates 16 with end plates 17, which are stiffened and connected by channel, tie, and brace beams 18, 20, 21. Each pair of wheels 1, 2 is carried by their axle 7 from a yoke 9, which is pivoted at one end to the truck frame by a bar 12, and at its other end supports the truck frame through springs 13. One of the bars 12 carries two arms 23 which support the electromotor 24, the shaft 25, upon which is mounted the armature of the motor, passing through the arms. Lugs 26 on the motor case are connected to the spring bolts 27 on the truck frame. The hubs 8 are connected to the pinions 29 on the armature shaft by the gear-wheels 30, 31. The webs 32 on the truck frame carry bearings 33 for the shafts of the guiding-wheels 34. A modification is shown in side elevation in Fig. 11. The central rail for receiving the single wheel 37 is placed higher than the rails for the four side wheels 1. The electromotor 49 is pivoted by its yoke 48 from the upper ends of two plates 46, which are hinged to the motor frame 39. This frame supports the truck frame by springs 66 at one end and by cushions 62 at the other end, being itself supported by the axle 38 on the wheel 37. The rotation of the armature is transmitted through the pulleys 53, 54, 43 to the axle of the central wheel 37, and from thence through the pulleys 75, 74 to the flanged wheels 1. These wheels carry yokes 69, which are pivoted at 70 to the truck frame and support the frame at their other ends through the springs 72.
Patent GB-189826037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process for Systematically Removing Husks from Grain.
Inventor: RAKHMANOFF PLATON
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 26,037. Rakhmanoff, P. Dec. 9. Husking grain.-Relates to a process for removing the husks from wheat or other grain. The grain is first treated with a weak solution of soda, and is then subjected to the action of wire brushes to remove the husks. The husks are separated by winnowing from the grits or kernels.
Patent GB-189906219-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Classing or Grading Eggs.
Inventor: BINGHAM JAMES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-03-22
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 6219. Bingham, J. A., and Green, M. March 22. Separating or sorting machines. - Eggs are sorted or graded automatically according to the length of the minor axis. They are fed on to an inclined endless travelling band a having recesses. Adjacent to the band are fixed a series of fork-like gauges j extending in rows. The largest eggs l fail to pass the first row, and slide along the prongs on to a collecting-tray k. The next size egg is separated by the next row of forks, and so on. The gauge forks are adjustably mounted on cross-bars h suitably supported. The eggs may be fed to the apparatus by a travelling band m, and are turned into the desired position by a number of inclined rods or forks n widely opened at the front. This turning action may be assisted by a rotary brush q. The travelling band a is formed by a number of grooved cross-pieces e connecting two parallel strips.
Patent GB-189906472-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Driving Gear and Brakes for Velocipedes.
Inventor: MEEK JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 6472. Meek, J. March 25. Brakes; clutches ; driving-mechanism.-Relates mainly to back-pedalling brakes. The invention is described as applied to a bicycle, the driving-wheel being fitted with a free-wheel clutch. The crank axle 2 is fitted with collars 8, Fig. 2, against which the bearing-cones 4 bear. These collars are formed with inclines 6 and are encircled by a sleeve 7 enclosing clutch rollers which lock the collars and sleeve during back-pedalling. A cam surface 9, Fig. 1, on the sleeve acts on an adjustable sliding rod 11 projecting through the bottom bracket and carrying a fork 14 which is connected to levers 15 carrying rim brakes 17. A spring 19 normally keeps the brake out of actiou. Shoulders 23, 24 on the sleeve 7 limits its motion in each direction. In a modification, an eccentric cam is formed on the sleeve, and is encircled by a strap fixed to the rod 11. The mechanism may be arranged so that the brake is applied by the forward movement of the rod 11 and may be used in connection with a tyre brake.
Patent GB-189911291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Controllers for the Motors of Railway, Tramway or similar Vehicles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 11,291. Boult, A. J., [Zweigbergk, T. von]. May 30. Switches.-In a controlling-apparatus for the motors of railway, tramway, or similar vehicles, the usual power-governing switch is so arranged that it also governs the brake, thus dispensing with a special brake-governing switch. The reversing- switch is provided with a set of brake contacts, and the governing-switch is so connected with it that, when its operating-lever is at the off position, the reversing-lever connects the electric brake and turns the governing-switch so as to control the brake. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the controller with the cover removed, and Fig. 8 a diagram of the connections. The shaft C carries contacts c<1>-c<17>, which are separated into three groups c<1>-c<12>, c<13>-c<16>, and c<17>, and arranged and connected in the manner shown on the left-hand side of Fig. 8. The reversing-switch and brake contacts are shown on the right-hand side of this Figure. By means of a toothed wheel c and partially-toothed wheels e and j, the governing- switch can either be driven from the shaft E or from the shaft J of the reversing-switch. These shafts carry indicator wheels e<3> and j<3>, provided with an interlocking arrangement, which prevents the operation of the governing-lever when the reversing-switch is in the off position, and the operation of the reversing - lever when the governing-lever is in the on position. Accidental displacement of the governing-cylinder is prevented by another indicator plate c<21>, also provided with a locking-arrangement. In changing the motors from series to parallel, self-induction effects are diminished by arranging short breaks between the contacts c<9> and c<10>, c<11> and c<12>, and c<16> and c<17>. Sparking at the controller contacts is prevented by placing a number of flat solenoids P between the contact-fingers. The solenoids are contained in boxes, carried by a pivoted vertical bar O. When the motors are converted into a brake, the resistances R<1>-R<5> are first shortcircuited by an automatic switch z, so as to allow the breaking-current to increase rapidly. When this current attains a certain strength, the resistances are again thrown in by the automatic switch.
Patent GB-189916468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigar and Cigarette Holders and Tobacco Pipes.
Inventor: DAWES JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-08-14
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 16,468. Dawes, J. T. Aug. 14. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.-The stem b of the pipe is provided with a nicotine chamber a closed by a diaphragm d having an opening f in its upper part for the passage of the smoke. On the diaphragm is a projecting button g which prevents saliva &c. from being blown directly through the opening f. The diaphragm may be removable from the chamber a, as shown, or may be a part of such chamber. The mouthpiece is formed with a nicotine chamber i, and with a socket h fitting over the chamber a. An opening j may be made in the side of the chamber a for emptying it &c.
Patent GB-189923326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pads for Medical or Surgical Bandages, and in Means for Holding the same in Position.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1899-11-22
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 23,326. Edwards, E., (Herrmann, G.]. Nov. 22. Catamenial appliances; pads.-Relates to pads f o r medical &c. bandages. Fig. 1 shows the application to a catam e n i a l appliance. The pad a, which may be composed partly of absorbent and partly of waterproof material, encircles a tube b secured to the body as usual and provided with a valve by which it can be inflated, so as to secure the pad in any desired position.
Patent GB-190004078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Windows of Railway Carriages, Cabs, Omnibuses, Ships, and such like.
Inventor: DARLING JOHN
Filed: 1900-03-03
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 4078. Darling, J. March 3. Windows. - Relates to operating and holding apparatus for the windows of cabs, omnibuses, and the like. Fig. 2 shows a central vertical cross-section. By moving the handle I of the pivoted lever F, the rack E at its lower end rotates the pinion D and quick-threaded screw A, which is stopped in the framing and connected to the sliding sash C by the nut G and plate H. The window is held in any position by engaging the upper end of the lever F with one of the notches of the serrated plate K.
Patent GB-190005303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lathe and like Centres.
Inventor: KOERNER JOHANNES
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5 3 0 3 . K÷rner, J., K÷rner, P., and Mahla, E. March 20. Lathe centres &c. - A centre for lathes and milling and similar machines has s a central passage a and a finer passage b, to enable a lubricant to reach the point of the centre. The rear end of the passage a may be closed by a plug, and an aperture f provided for inserting the lubricant, a plug f being provided to eject the lubricant. The front end of the passage b may be conically widened to receive pointed shafts in fine work.
Patent GB-190008063-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Pocket or Pen-knife.
Inventor: CHANDLER GEORGE
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 8063. Chandler, G., and Haley, A. May 1. Penknives; pocket knives.- The blade c is attached to a bullet which fits either way in the mouth of a sheath handle a like a cartridge case.
Patent GB-190008873-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a Brown Dyestuff for Cotton from 1 : 8-Dinitro-naphthalene.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1900-05-14
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 8873. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. May 14. Dyes, artificial.-A brown dye-stuff for cotton is produced by heating 1 : 8-dinitronaphthalene with a solution of sodium sulphide at about 50‹ C. until it is all dissolved, and then evaporating the solution to dryness, and further heating the residue spread upon tin plates at 160‹ to 180‹ C. until it becomes quite hard. The product, when pulverized, may be used directly for dyeing. When its aqueous solution is acidified, the dye-stuff separates as an amorphous dark-brown precipitate, which is insoluble in pure water, but readily soluble in caustic alkalies, sodium carbonate, or ammonia.
Patent GB-190009554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Deep Boring Bits or Cutters.
Inventor: RONALDSON ADAM LINDESAY
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-05-23
Abstract: 9554. Ronaldson, A. L. May 24. Deep - boring.- The crown a is formed with a number of vertical grooves b, having lateral recesses c to receive the shanks e and projections d of diamond or steel bits e<2>, so that they may readily be renewed or be altered in length. A tapered d sleeve f secures the bits, and is itself secured when the crown is screwed on the barrel g.
Patent GB-190009718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hermetically Closable Jars and Similar Receptacles.
Inventor: LEFFINGWELL EVERETT KNIGHT
Filed: 1900-05-26
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 9718. Leffingwell, E. K. May 26. Stoppers.-The mouth of the jar &c. a is formed with an undercut bead or flange b, which may be bevelled on its outer face, or rounded as shown in Fig. 3, the shoulder of the vessel beneath the flange being outwardly inclined, flared, or bulged, as shown. A rubber or other suitable washer d, which may be of flat annular or cylindrical shape, is placed beneath the flange, to form a tight joint with the flange f of the cover e, the cover being held in position by the formation of a partial vacuum within the vessel. The washer is held in place by the flange b, and its lower edge is distended by the shoulder of the vessel, to give a firm bearing to the cover. The flange f may be corrugated, or its lower edge may be flared, as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190017729-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Door Stop for Protecting Skirting Boards, Interior Walls, Partitions and the like.
Inventor: COOK JACKSON
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 17,729. Cook, J. Oct. 6. Door stops.-A door stop a is provided with a rubber or like cushion d, and d is secured to the skirting- board e by a central screw c, screws through a flange of the stop, or other means. The screw c may be fixed to the stop by a hollow screwed wood plug b, glued within the stop, or it may be formed with spikes or prongs which are driven into the stop. The stop protects the skirting-board, and prevents the handle or key from coming in contact with the wall.
Patent GB-190022642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cutlery Polishing Machines.
Inventor: DILG CHRISTIAN FREIDERICH
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-09-28
Abstract: 22,642. Dilg, C. F., and Dilg, C. H. J. Dec. 12. Knives, cleaning and polishing.-The knives, held edge up on a pair of rests 59, Fig. 6, (one of which is hidden in the Figure), are cleaned and polished by two pairs of tangent wheels 81, 82, which are geared by spur and bevel wheels to a main shaft 47 having fast and loose pulleys 52, 53, for a driving- belt, with a shifter. One of the cleaning-wheels is mounted in posts 66 on the bed 48, but the other is mounted in a frame 61, 62, which can be rocked slightly on centres 65 in posts 64, so as to vary the pressure between the wheels. This adjustment is effected by varying the pressure of the knife upon the rests 59, these being supported by a lever 58 which is connected by a rod 60 to the bottom of the rocking-frame 61, 62. The stems of the rests pass through eyes in the centres of curved brackets 102. The cleaning-wheels comprise a pair of discs 83 bolted together and holding rubber tyres between them. One of them has a sleeve hub 75 which is loose on the shaft 71 but engages a fast collar by means of rings and recesses. The bevel gear 90 drives a grindstone and a buffing- roller or brush, not shown. In a modified handmachine, a sliding frame movable by a screw replaces the rocking frame, and the rests are clamped at the required height by screws so that the two adjustments are independent.
Patent GB-190022988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pyrotechnic Balloons
Inventor: BROCK ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-12-15
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 22,988. Brock, A., [trading as Brock & Co., C. T.]. Dec. 15. Toy balloons.-Relates to parlour fireworks or balloons in which a cylinder of tissue paper is ignited and produces a hot-air current, which, .when the cylinder is nearly burnt away, carries it upwards. In order to cause the balloon to scintillate or give off slight reports, the lower part of the paper tube is first dipped in a solution of the salts of barium, strontium, potassium, or sodium, or dusted over with a fine powder of these salts ; or the tube may be treated with the salt solution and then dusted over with finely-powdered metals, such as iron, steel, copper, or aluminium. The balloon may have nitrated paper of different colours (lightning paper) attached to it, or ribbons of guncotton, or paper caps (amorces).
Patent GB-190100840-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Safety Fuses.
Filed: 1901-01-12
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 840. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Jan. 12. Cut - outs. - In order to minimize arcing, the fusible strips d are placed in tubes e, and connected by a thicker or less fusible strip f. The tubes may be filled with infusible material, such as ashes, talc, whiting, &c. Two such fuses may be connected in series as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190102499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Slabs or Plates Suitable for use as Building Material and for other Purposes.
Inventor: WILKINSON JOHN
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-12-07
Abstract: 2499. Wilkinson, J. Feb. 5. Slabs for bathrooms, lavatories, Turkish baths, partitions, and the like are manufactured from cement or composition d strengthened by expanded-metal sheets, perforated openwork metal plates, woven wire or wire netting c, or straight wires stretched in a frame. The slabs are faced on one or both sides with glass plates or the like made to imitate brickwork or tiling, and may be formed thin and solid, or thick and hollow. The cements used may be of the kind described in Specification No. 9838, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Cements &c.], and the slabs may be moulded on a flat table a between bars or laths b.
Patent GB-190114490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Lamp Hangers.
Inventor: HARRISON HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 14,490. Harrison, H. J. July 16. Supporting lamps.- A n incandescent o r other lamp is hung by flexible conductors a<1>, wound on a drum f, which is rotatable on a rod g fixed in a supporting-frame b, and is geared by a pinion to a wheel on a shaft c, connected with the inner end of a coiled spring c<1>, the weight of the lamp being balanced by the spring. One end of the drum carries two pivoted catches engaging notches in the rod q, to retain the lamp at any height at which it is placed. The flexible conductors are connected bv concentric rings on the other end of the drum with two contact-springs i, which are supported by an insulator on the frame b, and connected to the supply wires. The apparatus is enclosed in a casing, not shown.
Patent GB-190116086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for the Propulsion and Steering of Ships.
Inventor: KREBS JOSEPH NIKOLAUS
Filed: 1901-08-10
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 16,086. Krebs, J. N. Aug. 10. Propelling and steering by water jets.- Within a chamber a is rotated a screw propeller or rotary pump, which draws in water through a channel b and discharges it through conduits m or o. Valves p control these conduits so that the vessel is driven ahead or astern, or steered as desired. Steering can also be effected by discharging water from one of the stern orifices x, y, which are controlled by a valve v. The screw or other pump is driven by a band on the pulleys f, g.
Patent GB-190116984-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Filling Casks, Barrels, Tanks, and other Receptacles for Holding Liquids.
Inventor: COUPE THOMAS EDWIN
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 16,984. Coupe, T. E. Aug. 24. Liquid levels regulating and indicating. - A liquid supply is automatically cut off by rne-iiis of a device snch as that shown in Fig. 1, when a cask, barrel, tank, or ether vessel is filled. To the tube G connected with the reservoir is attached at r'ghtangles a tube A for insertion into the bunoliole of the cask &c. The tube G is fitted with a valve C provided with a weighted arm or lever D having a roller d<1> which, when the valve is open, abuts . against a projection e<1> on a pivoted weighted lever E. One end of the lever E is connected by a rod E<4> with a float a' moving in a tube a' within the tube A. When the vessel is filled, the float is lifted, thus tilting the lever E and releasing the arm D, which automatically closes the valve C. The arm on falling also gives a signal by ringing the bell I. The tube A may be graduated and fitted with an adjustable collar F which rests on the cask, thus regulating the quantity of liquid to be filled into the vessel. In a modification, a spring quadrant is substituted for the weighted arm D.
Patent GB-190120021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Box Lid Supporters.
Inventor: LITTLE NATHANIEL JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-10-07
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 20,021. Little, N. J. Oct. 7. Box lids and covers; fittings, internal.-The lid B of a box is held open by y flexible tongue 7 secured to the lid and moving in a slot or groove formed by attaching a piece to the side of the box, on the inside, or by grooving the side, the tongue fitting tightly in the groove.
Patent GB-190124110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerating Systems
Inventor: SINGER WILLIAM FREDRICK
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 24,110. Singer, W. F. Nov. 27. Refrigerating.-Relates to means for rendering the circulation automatic, and is shown as applied to compression refrigerating-machinery. Fig. 1 shows a water-jacketed compressor 12, driven by a motor 2 controlled by a thermostat 6, with a condensing-tank 3, liquefied-gas reservoir 4, and the refrigerator, which may be in the form of a coil 5 or other appliance. The supply of gas for expansion in this coil is controlled by the hand-valve 51 and the automatic valve 8, while the supply of cooling-water which flows to the water jacket 12 and thence to the condenser tank 3 is simultaneously regulated by a similar valve 9. These valves, of which Fig. 3 shows a section, are opened and closed by the adjustable spring 84, and by the pressure of the gas in the coil 5 acting on the flexible diaphragm 83.
Patent GB-190125685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Meters.
Inventor: SCHOENHEYDER WILLIAM ANTON GOT
Filed: 1901-12-16
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 25,685. Sch÷nheyder, W. A. G. Dec. 16, Liquid meters.-The fluid meter, described in Specification No. 4702, A.D. 1894, is liable to the disadvantage that the valves are sometimes lifted from the seatings through the meter being turned upside down, or through back pressure, or oscillations in the mains &c. When so lifted, the pins passing through the piston rods to prevent the withdrawal of the piston press on the eyes of the valve arms, and frequently the valves do not return to the seatings, thereby allowing unregistered water to pass. To obviate this disadvantage, the cover B of the meter is provided with a stop C against which the head D of the piston-rod makes contact to prevent too great a rise of the piston. The stops may be arranged, as shown in dotted lines at C', C<2>, to come into contact with the piston. The pin E on the rod is placed so as to clear the valve arm F to allow the valve G to fall back on its seating.
Patent GB-190126731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Attachments for the Trolley Poles of Electric Tramways
Inventor: BARRY ROBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-12-31
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 26,731. Barry, R. J. Dec. 31. Electric railways and tramsways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-An adjustable spring-hook appliance is used to prevent the trolley pole from flying up in case the trolley leaves the wire. It consists of a hook j adjustably attached to the spring k in the casing o which is pivoted to the roof of the car direct or to an arm q adjustable on the swivelling base which carries the pole. The hinge has stops v which keep the appliance upright but allow enough play for it to follow the lateral movement of the pole b.
Patent GB-190200399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Arrangements for Raising, Lowering and Securing the Gaffs of Fore and Aft Sails and the Jibs of Lifting Cranes and the like.
Inventor: EWEN CECIL HENRY L ESTRANGE
Filed: 1902-01-07
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 399. Ewen, C. H. L.'E. Jan. 7. Cranes.-Relates to means or arrangements for raising, lowering, and securing the jibs of cranes &c. The crane post M is fitted with a tongue or guide T in which slides the piece S. The raising or lowering rope A' is attached to the lug B', of the sliding piece S. The connecting-piece C<1> is bolted to the shoe H fitted to the heel of the jib. In a modified arrangement, the guide is T-shaped and the sliding piece envelopes the externally situated flange of the T-guide. The connecting-piece C<1> is a link of a chain, or may comprise a Hooke's joint or a cup-and-ball joint.