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Patent GB-189720448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Banjos and similar Musical Instruments.
Inventor: KELLOGG HORACE OZIAS
Filed: 1897-09-06
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 20,448. Kellogg, H. O. Sept. 6. Banjoes and like instruments.-Fig. 3 is a partial transverse section o f a banjo. The sounding - board, the edge of which is held between two plates 13, is stretched over a ring 14 supported on two-legged brackets 16 placed round the flange 11 of the head 5. The sounding-board is tightened by means of screws 15.
Patent GB-189723027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Instruments for Measuring Distances on Maps, Plans, and the like.
Inventor: JACK JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1897-10-07
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 23,027. Jack, J. H., [Bonnefoi, J. C M.]. Oct. 7. Measures of length.-Relates to wealemefnas. The tracing-wheel A has the number of its teeth a multiple of ten. The teeth are spaced according to the scale of the map being used, and are graduated ; opposite each tenth tooth is a pin B adapted to strike a spring D and give an audible signal. By counting the number of strokes and observing the graduated wheel at the end of the measurement the distance is at once determined.
Patent GB-189723882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of the Links of Chain Conveyors.
Inventor: LONES JABEZ
Filed: 1897-10-16
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 23,882. Lones, J., and Holden, E., [trading as Lones, Vernon, & Holden]. Oct. 16. Making chains.-The blanks from which the links, Fig. 1, of conveyer chains are prepared are made from rolled plates of iron and steel having on one of their faces and near their edges two parallel longitudinal ribs. These plates are sawn or sheared into short lengths, each forming a blank, and the ribs constitute the cross bosses or lugs by which the platform plates of the conveyer are riveted on. Figs. 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 represent the successive steps in the rolling operation. Links, having the ends thickened beyond the bosses, may be formed in the same way.
Patent GB-189724314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Cycles, Motor Cars, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BRIGGS EDWIN BOWRON
Filed: 1897-10-21
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 24,314. Briggs, E. B. Oct. 21. Motor road vehicles. - Relates to roller brakes for cycles, motor cars, and other vehicles. The Figures show the invention as applied to the rear wheel of a bicycle An auxiliary wheel or roller A is mounted in a frame F so that it can be brought into contact with the wheel tyre T, a braking or retarding effect being produced by means of cone clutches C, acting on the roller. The roller A is loosely mounted on the central part s of the square or polygonal spindle S, which is preferably formed of two parts S<1>, S<2> and is mounted in slots f in the frame F. The cones C slide freely on the shaft S, and are operated by pivoted links l, connected to internal or external lugs P adjustably attached to the frame F. When the roller A is pressed into contact with the tyre T, the spindle S moves backwards in the slots f and the links l press the cones into contact with the roller, thus producing a braking effect. The frame F is connected to the bicycle or other vehicle frame by means of swing- ing links E or arrangements of guides. The brake is operated by cords passing over suitable pulleys, or a series of levers connected to the usual brake lever. Suitable springs q return the brake and hold the cone clutches out of action.
Patent GB-189804716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Boring or Perforating Rock.
Inventor: O'BRIEN JOHN OWDEN
Filed: 1898-02-25
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 4716. O'Brien, J. 0., [Bornet, C.]. Feb. 25. Rock drills, percussive. The drill spindle C is reciprocated through a pneumatic spring connection from the crank shaft d. As shown in Fig. 1, a cylinder J attached to the end of the spindle C is divided by a partition k, and two pistons i, i<1> on the piston-rod driven by the connecting-rod G alternately compress the air on either side of this partition. In the modified form, Fig. 4, a single piston works in a single cylinder in the spindle. Inlet ports l, l<1>, or l<2> are uncovered by the pistons to compensate for leakage of air. Water is supplied to the point of the drill through the passage c<1> in the spindle, which is alternately covered and exposed to the annular passage b<1> in a stuffing-box B. The feed-screw F passes through a rod e attached to the support E. The tool is rotated by the action of a spring pawl h engaging spiral grooves in a sleeve H surrounding the cylinder J.
Patent GB-189806232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Devices for Hydrocarbons Engines.
Inventor: STRUCK GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-03-14
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 6232. Struck, G. March 4. Turning-gear for gas and like engines. A ratchet clutch is employed with teeth b, b<1> on the faces of its two members a, c. The part a carries a winch handle i for turning it, and slides on the pin h out of gear when the part e which is on the engine rotates at a higher speed than it does. If the engine should start in the wrong direction, the handle is thrust out of gear by a notched sleeve d which is prevented from turning backwards by a ratchet and pawl g. This is effected by the rollers f moving out of the notches e when the handle revolves relatively to the sleeve d.
Patent GB-189809608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Horse Clippers Sheep Shears, and other Apparatus where Close Contact of the Parts is Required during Movement.
Inventor: BARTON WILLIAM WALTER
Filed: 1898-04-26
Granted: 1899-04-26
Abstract: 9608. Barton, W. W. and Barton, A. T., [trading as Barton Bros.]. April 26. Horse clippers and the like.-Relates to antifriction devices for use where one part slides on another with considerable pressure, such as the cutter on the comb plate of a horse clipper, sheep shear, &c. Fig. 2 shows a horse clipper with cutter b and comb plate a. The steel plate d on the part c riveted to the cutter bears against a number of balls, rollers, rockers, &c. in a troughed piece k with a threaded stem l which engages with a threaded sleeve g. This sleeve works in an abutment piece f, and is pressed down by a spring i until the fixed nut h bears against the piece f. On turning the sleeve g by means of the nut, the pressure of the balls can be varied.
Patent GB-189810687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders or Files for Commercial and other Papers and the like.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 10,687. Edwards, E., [Weller, A.]. May 10. Key holders.-The wire bracket shown in side view is hung with the part a flat against the wall. Keys &c. may be hung on the hooks c.
Patent GB-189815141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Tire Equipments for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: WINCHELL JAMES FRANK
Filed: 1898-07-09
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 15,141. Winchell, J. F. July 9. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-A rubber tyre A is attached to the metal tyre C of a wooden felloe B by means of a pair of rings D having hooked portions F, to engage with the tyre C, and a series of countersunk holes a and b, the former to receive the bolts and their heads, and the latter to receive the nuts d. While these nuts are being screwed up, the rings are held between clamps. The rings are open to allow them to be fitted to different sizes of rims. Attaching-wires G may be used, and a harder portion H may be vulcanized to the rim side of the tyre.
Patent GB-189817139-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Water Heater and Filter.
Inventor: GASCOIGNE ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-08-09
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 17,139. Gascoigne, A. Aug. 9. Filters.-The Figure shows a combined water heater and filter. The strainer M, arranged over the inclined bottom G, has coke or other filtering-material F placed upon it. The water to be treated is admitted through the inlet C to the chamber J, and flows on to the plates E arranged on the rod D and mixes with live or exhaust steam in the chamber A. The hot water then filters into the chamber O, and escapes through the outlet I.
Patent GB-189818707-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lever Brake for Railway Wagons and like Vehicles.
Inventor: FOSTER THOMAS
Filed: 1898-09-01
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 18,707. Foster, T., and Goodier, R Sept. 1. Brakes.-The hand-levers A are connected to the brake shaft S, and are also connected to each other by a rod D, to which the pawls B are attached. This construction enables the brake shaft to be operated from either side of the wagon, and, as the pawls B move together, each can be released from either side. When the brakes are applied, the pawls engage with the teeth on the racks C, and when the brakes are released, the rods A are supported by hooking the pawls over the pins C<2>.
Patent GB-189823788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tins and like Vessels adapted for Closing or Sealing by Air Pressure.
Inventor: DAVEY THOMAS RUDING
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 23,788. Davey, T. R. Nov. 11. Cans. - Relates to tins or cans which are sealed by a disc of rubber or the like f after the air has been exhausted. A rubber ring b is stuck inside the lid a, and the edge of the tin is beaded over as shown at d, so as to make a joint with the lid when the air is exhausted. The tins are used for containing tobacco.
Patent GB-189825977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Boilers.
Inventor: BLESSINGEN HERMANN
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 25,977. Blessingen, H. Dec 8. Water-tube boilers.-To allow the lower, and more active, tubes to be fed independently of the upper and less active tubes, the rear water chamber is divided into two parts A and B, which are independently connected to the steam drum. The two parts are united by the small tube E.
Patent GB-189903208-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Letter Boxes.
Inventor: CROWDER THOMAS JEFFERSON
Filed: 1899-02-13
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 3208. Crowder, T. J. Feb. 13. Letter-boxes.-The box A has a receptacle at the base for receiving mail matter, and has a number of pigeonholes a for letters &c. addressed to persons in the neighbourhood who rent or own the box, it being mainly intended for localities in which there is no delivery at the separate addresses. The pigeonholes are closed by a door b hinged at the side, and outside this is a door e, hinged at the base, which when open rests on brackets g and serves as a sorting-table, the door b serving as a shelter. The door b has doors c corresponding with the pigeonholes. The owner of each pigeonhole has a key of the door e and of the pigeonhole door. The carrier keeps the key of the door b. Each pigeonhole is provided with an electric push or with an automatic arrangement, by which, through an electric bell or annunciator, the owner is informed of the insertion of a letter &c.
Patent GB-189906326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: NEWMAN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 6326. Newman, W. H. March 23. Motor road vehicles, variable-speed gearing for. Referring to Fig. 3, the driving-shaft a carries two variable - throw eccentrics, and the driven shaft b two ratchet - wheels or discs, each driven b two ratchet levers, or nipping- levers worked by the eccentrics. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the driving and driven shafts are in line, and the driven shaft B carries a pinion M in gear with three wheels L, each fitted with a friction-ratchet clutch. The centre blocks J of the clutches are oscillated by means of blocks engaging pins thereon, and fitting in an undercut channel in an eccentric strap G which embraces a compound eccentric E on the driving-shaft A. By varying the throw of the eccentric, the speed of the driven shaft may be varied from zero to a maximum.
Patent GB-189907186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoulder Pads.
Inventor: GOLDMAN GUSTAV
Filed: 1899-04-05
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 7186. Goldman, G. April 5. Shoulder pads.-In order to render shoulder pads A flexible, a series of short slits D is cut in them, extending in straight lines across the pads. Pads formed in this or in any other manner have an upper surface covering B of wadding, and an under surface covering C of a thin textile fabric.
Patent GB-189912792-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Supporting Sliding Windows, Shutters, and Blinds at any Height to which they may be Set.
Inventor: BEYER HUGO
Filed: 1899-06-19
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 12,792. Beyer, H. June 19. Windows; window blinds; window - shutters. -Racks D, fixed to the sides of the sliding sash or frame A, gear with pinions E arranged to turn on rubber tubes G carried by grooved bosses F, which are fixed on square pins f<1> passing through the sides of metal boxes H let into recesses in the frame B. The friction between the tubes and pinions is sufficient to maintain the sliding sash or frame in any required position. Helical springs or solid cores may be inserted in the rubber tubes, or solid cushions of cylindrical or other shape in section may be used instead of the tubes. India-rubber shoes or pads I are fixed to the ends of the sash stiles to prevent rattling or jarring of the sash in the frame.
Patent GB-189914635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Road Locomotives.
Inventor: BRUTSCHKE FRITZ
Filed: 1899-07-15
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 14,635. Brutschke, F. July 15. Traction engines and road locomotives. - The two axles are arranged so as to enable the driving- power to be exerted upon all four wheels. Each axle can move in one plane only, the front axle in a horizontal plane for steering purposes and the rear axle in a vertical plane to compensate for inequalities in the road. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of the engine. The under or fore-carriage, resting on the axle r, is connected with the main frame by a hollow pivot a, through which extends a shaft b whereby power is transmitted from the engine crank shaft through the countershaft f furnished with balance-gear to the front road wheels. The main frame rests on rollers running on a race on the undercarriage, and the latter is adjusted for steering purposes by a pinion k driven by the engine crank shaft through suitable controlling friction clutches. The rear axle s is connected to the main frame through the medium of a beam fulcrumed at m. Power may be either transmitted to the rear wheels through the pivot m, or, preferably, may be communicated through chain and balance gear. The water tanks are disposed one at the front and one at the rear, in order to preserve the distribution of load on the wheels. The invention is applicable also to ploughing-locomotives.
Patent GB-190006387-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-playing Musical Instruments.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1900-04-05
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 6387. Imray, O., [Shonnard, H. W.]. April 5. Automatic instruments.-The invention relates to instruments operated electrically, and consists of means for controlling the strength of action of the electromagnets without the necessity for varying the current which energizes them. Reference is made to Specification No. 16,087, A.D. 1899, though the application is not confined to the invention therein described. In the Figures 16 are the armatures of the magnets, the movements of which are limited by strips 4 and 8. The strips controlling one third of the armatures are carried on a rod 3, strips for the remaining two thirds being carried respectively on independentlymovable sleeves 5 and 7. The armatures are thus divided into three groups, each of which is independently controllable. The movements of the strips are effected by hand-actuated draw-rods 11, which operate bell cranks 9. According to the Provisional Specification, the tune-sheet is provided with marks which indicate when the strips are to be brought into action, and, should the tune-sheet be out of sight, mirrors or the like are provided to enable the marks to be seen.
Patent GB-190008261-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Penholder.
Inventor: JOOS KARL
Filed: 1900-05-04
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 8261. Joos, K. May 4. Penholders.-Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 4 a cross-section. The nib C is put into the space C<1>, and is secured against the corrugated surface of the cylinder d by partially rotating the cap b. By reversing the movement the nib is freed for removal.
Patent GB-190009066-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Air Check Valve for the Inflation of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: HOLT EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 9066. Holt, E. W. May 16. Tyres, pneumatic.- The inflating - valve, shown in section in Fig. 1, is formed from a rubber, metallic. or other ball d, which rests against the internal conical surface e of the valve casing c. The ball is additionally held in position by a spring f held in a screwed cover g having a central hole g<1>. The valve casing is secured to the air tube and rim b by means of the flange h<1>, nuts h, m, and dished washer l. The dust cap k normally closes the central aperture e<1> of the casing c.
Patent GB-190012437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Steam-generators
Inventor: COWLEY CHARLES RAMSEY
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 12,437. Lake, H. H., [Cowley, C. R., and Cooper, H. C.]. July 10. Sectional boilers. - A number of superposed drums a, connected together as shown, are traversed by small fire-tubes, through which the furnace gases pass after they have played on the outer surfaces of the drums. The fire-tubes are preferably arranged as shown in Fig. 2, to be removable bodily with their tube-plates in one or more groups. One tube-plate f<3> is secured to a flange a<2> by bolts, and the other f<2> fits an inwardly-projecting portion at the other end of the drum. A tight joint is made by gasket packing f<7> in a groove formed partly in the drum and partly in the tube-plate, the packing being pressed in the groove by a gland ring f<8>. A damper is provided at A<6>, through which the furnace gases may be allowed to pass direct to the chimney without passing through the fire-tubes, thus permitting access to be had to the fire-tubes without stopping the working of the boiler.
Patent GB-190016958-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Photographic Printing Machine.
Inventor: FOERSTERLING HERMANN OTTO
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 16,958. Foersterling, H. O. Sept. 24. Printing.-Relates to a machine for printing from negatives mounted on an endless band. The negatives, whether plate or film, are mounted on the band a passing round the rollers band c, the distance between which is adjustable. The light for printing is obtained from a number of electric lamps k enclosed in a box h, the bottom of which is formed by a glass plate g. The negative on the band a is pressed on the sensitive paper e by pushing down the plunger i attached to the box h, by which movement the electric lamps are also turned on. In a modification the band a with the negatives is placed in a shallow dish, which may be filled with a liquid to make opaque negatives transparent. The light box in this case is placed beneath the negative on the upper side of the band, and a pressing-pad with plunger is used to force the paper down on the negative.
Patent GB-190102740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Polishing Machines for Square Tubes and the like
Inventor: HANDLEY PERCY BAYNARD
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 2740. Handley, P. B. Feb. 8. Polishing.-The machine is for polishing square tubes, rods, or the like. The tube &c. M is acted on in the direction of its length by two bobs N, N, carried on spindles which have bearings in brackets b<1>, b<2>, of which the bracket b<1> can be adjusted vertically by a screw carrying a bevel - wheel c<1> actuated by a bevel-wheel d' on the shaft D provided with a hand-wheel E. Each tube M may be acted on by two pairs of bobs as shown, and each bob spindle A, A' may carry two bobs, so that two tubes may be acted on simultaneously. The spindles A, A' carry pulleys over which run the driving-belts H, H<1>. The tension of the upper band H<1> may be maintained, after the adjustment of the brackets b<1>, by rollers K, K<4> adjusted by screws and hand-wheels.
Patent GB-190106571-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Music Cabinets and Stools.
Inventor: MCLENNAN WILLIAM SEATON
Filed: 1901-03-29
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 6571. McLennan, W. S. March 29. Canterburies; reading-desks and music stands; stools.-A music cabinet, which also forms a music stool, is fitted with drawers which can be pulled out and made to take up the inclined position shown in Fig. 1. Pegs C<2> or hooks H<2>, and the back part of the bottom B', abut against cross-bars D and hold the drawer in position. Pins G on the sides of the bottom at the back abut against the vertical bars J, and may be used with or may replace the pegs C' or hooks H<2>. When drawn out, as shown in Fig. 1, the drawer can be used as a music desk.
Patent GB-190107825-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Oil-can and Feeder.
Inventor: ELLIS ROBERT
Filed: 1901-04-16
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 7825. Ellis, R. April 16. Cans and canisters for containing oil are each provided with the filler b for replenishing lamps and for like purposes. When not in use, the filler is reversed, in which case it takes the position shown in dotted lines. The filler is screwed to the collar f around which the cap c is placed. The can is also provided with the extended handle d, with or without the stay e.
Patent GB-190113680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Coin-freed Gas Meters
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN FREDERIC
Filed: 1901-07-05
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 13,680. Wright, J. F., and Sutherland, A. G. July 5. Gas meters ; actuating-mechanism coin action; coin - discharging mechanism. - The operating- spindle E of a prepayment gas meter carries a toothed wheel D connected by a coin to a pocket H fixed to a spindle G operated by a disc or the like outside the casing. The coin is kept in gear by a price-varying guard L adjusted by a spring arm N having a pin to engage perforations in the frame O. The motion of the coin pocket is arrested by a pin K on the frame carrying the sector L, at the end of which the coin is discharged. A spring-pressed or weighted pawl M prevents backward motion of the wheel D. Casings ; fraud, preventing.-A door is provided to facilitate access to the price-changer, and is preferably locked by a latch P operated from inside the till casing and engaging a slotted catch piece Q on the door.
Patent GB-190125477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Carriages and Waggons.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1901-12-13
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 25,477. Smith, J. J. Dec. 13. Couplings, automatic. -Fig. 1 shows in plan two vehicles coupled, and Fig. 3 a side elevation of the righthand d coupling. Mounted on vertical pivots c on each vehicle are cheeks d, e, arranged to face each other. The cheeks e have slots a and inclines b, Fig. 2, and receive the shafts f, which also pass through the cheeks d. On the shafts f are mounted levers g, to which are jointed the coupling-heads i, which have slots o and short lateral bolts n. When two vehicles come together, the bolts n run up the inclines b, and drop into the slots a, while the slots o in the heads i fall over and engage the shafts f. Play is permitted, during the coupling operation, by allowing the bolts k carried by the cheeks d to work in the slots j in the levers g. Uncoupling is effected by pulling the side weights x, which are connected to the coupling-heads by guided chains.