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Patent GB-189800427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Excavators.
Inventor: JUNGE CHARLES
Filed: 1898-01-06
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 427. Junge, C., [Bock, E., and Jackson, L. N.]. Jan. 6. Excavating.-A girder or bridge A mounted on trucks d carries a boiler and engine b, a pair of bucket chain excavators E, and a crane c at each end for moving the rails and tracks forward. The excavators are arranged one on each side of the bridge, and are connected together so as to avoid the necessity of balancing the overhanging bucket mechanisms. The bridge can be lengthened or shortened by means of detachable end sections to make the apparatus suitable for excavating canals of different widths.
Patent GB-189801825-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Scientific Optical Toy.
Inventor: MACSWINNEY GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1898-01-22
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 1825. MacSwinney, G. H. Jan. 22. Optical illusions, producing.-A tube A has a disc B at one end with a hole C therein, behind which is secured a feather D. By looking through the tube at a hand, pencil, &c., placed in front of a light, it is apparently seen as in a R÷ntgen photograph. In a modified form, a square box with an eye piece tube is used.
Patent GB-189805970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bicycle Brakes.
Inventor: COLE JOHN HARDING
Filed: 1898-03-11
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 5970. Cole, J. H. March 11. Bags for cycles. In brakes of the type described in Specification No. 26,085, A.D. 1896, the rest D is made hollow so as to serve as the tool bag,
Patent GB-189808193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Operating the Brakes of Wheeled Vehicles.
Inventor: KELSEY GEORGE SEELEY
Filed: 1898-04-06
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 8193. Kelsey, G. S. April 6. Brakes.-When the vehicle is descending a hill, the pressure exerted by the horse on the breeching or collar is communicated by cords h to guided bars d which operate arms b<3> and turn the shaft b sufficiently to cause the levers b<1> attached to it to apply the blocks b<2> to the wheels. When the pressure is relieved, the spring k retracts the brake blocks. The transmitting-mechanism may consist of a rack gearing with a pinion on the shaft b, or bell-cranks or toggle-levers. A clutch is fitted to throw the brake mechanism out of gear when the vehicle is to be backed.
Patent GB-189809123-A (GB)
Title: Instrument for Testing Road Surfaces.
Inventor: BROWN JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 9123. Brown, J. April 20. Roads, repairing.-Relates to means for obtaining records of the surface irregularities of the road over certain distances. A sledge-shaped frame A, with very long runners A' connected by cross-bars A<3> and a platform A<2>, is drawn over the surface. An arm B is pivoted to the frame at B<1>, and its free end carries a toothed wheel C' which is free to follow the surface contour of the road and to revolve as it passes over. The wheel is bevel and worm geared with a drum E<1>, between which and a pressure roller E<3> a paper strip E is fed from a storage roller E<2>, and then wound on the pressure roller. A link B<4> connects the arm B to an arm B<2> pivoted at B<3> and carrying a pencil B<5> for tracing a diagram of the surface. A fixed pencil B<6> draws a datum line for reference. The vertical displacements of the wheel C' are integrated on a counter H driven by a pulley H<2>. The means of driving shown, which may be modified, consists of two cords H<3>, H<6>, both terminating in springs H<4>, H<7>, and one attached to the frame A and the other to the end of the arm B ; this arrangement constitutes a silent feed for rotating the pulley H', in one direction only, proportionally to the downward movements of the end of the arm. A spring frame G carrying a bell G<5> presses a roller G<1> against the roller E<2> and causes it to rise on the screw G<2> till its projection G<6> rings the bell and calls attention to the fact that a given distance has been covered or length of paper used. The form of the alarm may be modified. In the Provisional Specification means are mentioned for indicating the thickness of mud or collecting portions of it for the same purpose.
Patent GB-189811059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Scorers.
Inventor: MEREDITH FREDERICK WALSINGHAM
Filed: 1898-05-14
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 11,059. Meredith, F. W. May 14. Scoring and marking.- Apparatus for scoring golf. In each form of the apparatus there is one dial for indicating the strokes as they are made for any hole. When a hole is made, the number of strokes is then transferred to a smaller dial marked for that particular hole, and the large dial is set back to zero. In Fig. 3, a casing n is provided on its face with a dial and pointer, and around the periphery are a number of rollers o, corresponding to the number of holes, the numerals on their peripheries being exhibited through openings, and operated by milled pinions r slightly projecting through the casing. The pinions are mounted on the same axes as the corresponding rollers. In a book-like form, there are one large and a number of smaller dials, each dial exhibiting one number through an opening, and being operated by a central projecting knob. In another modification, a circular card is used, the whole surface of which constitutes the large dial, while the small dials are arranged in a concentric circle thereon. In another modification, a similar arrangement to the last is provided with a casing like a watch. In this form the main index may be operated by a winding-stem arrangement.
Patent GB-189822980-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Construction of Flat Arches or Vaults.
Inventor: KOENEN MATTHIAS
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 22,980. Koenen, M. Nov. 1. Arches; floors; ceilings.-Flat arches for floors, ceilings, &c. are constructed of concrete or masonry with iron bars a embedded in the lower parts to resist the tensile stresses. The bars may be hooked over the upper flanges of the girders c, or through holes in the upper flanges or webs of the girders, or they may be connected to the girders or walls by hooked tie-rods. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 12, the flat middle part p of the arch rests on haunches which are connected to the girder by tie-bars so as to form cantilevers. The sides of the flat part of the arch may be inclined so as to wedge between the inclined faces of the haunches as shown in Fig. 13. When two arches abut against each other, the tie-bars may be carried over the girders, or be connected together by bars built into the brickwork, or embedded in the concrete. In one arrangement, the tie-rods on opposite sides of a wall are secured to a zig-zag rod embedded in the wall.
Patent GB-189824394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Devices for Securing Cams, Pulleys, Gear Wheels, and other like Devices to Shafts.
Inventor: CANDA FERDINAND MORA
Filed: 1898-11-18
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 24,394. Canda, F. M. Nov. 18. Stamps, ore and like.-An eccentric chamber is bored out in the eye of the cam to receive the curved wedge 4, which is retained in place, while the cam is being manipulated, by springs 9 which engage in grooves 6. A short stud 5 projects from the shaft into a slot in the wedge, and the eye of the cam is also slotted at 7 to pass over the stud.
Patent GB-189902742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Floats for Theatrical Purposes.
Inventor: BOWLES EDWARD WINGFIELD
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2742. Bowles, E. W. Feb. 7. Footlights; reflectors.-Electric lamps are set in nsulating-sockets J on the wood casing K, which is supported on angle-irons C, attached to the woodwork B, A. Reflectors F, curved as shown, and having holes to receive the sockets J, are bolted at G to the irons. Ordinary gas lamps L may also be provided. A white enamelled or painted cover E is hinged to the irons so as to lie flat on the stage, or to turn up against the reflector and enclose the lamps. Battens and side lights may be arranged similarly.
Patent GB-189906720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Steam BOilers.
Inventor: THORNYCROFT JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1900-03-28
Abstract: 6720. Thornycroft, J. E. March 28. Steam-generator furnaces. - Relates t o water - tube boilers. Connecting a transverse steam drum and a transverse water drum are a series of parallel elements, each consisting of two headers 4 and 5, arranged side by side, and inclined water tubes 6 and 7. The arches 16<a>, and 16<b>, which surmount the furnace in the arrangement shown, have the effects of consuming smoke and directing the furnace gases towards the rear ends of the tubes, which offer greater resistance to their natural flow.
Patent GB-189908133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Grinding the Cards of Carding-engines.
Inventor: INGERSOLL RICHMOND HAYWOOD
Filed: 1899-04-18
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 8133. L a k e , H. H., [Ingersoll, R. H]. April 18. Cards, wire.-In a card-grinding machine, in which the grinding-roller A is traversed upon its shaft B, the roller is loose, and is rotated by longitudinal rods h carried by rotating end frames. In a boss D within the roller are a number of swivelling holders carrying friction feed-wheels s. which are pressed upon the surface of the shaft by springs E. The swivelling holders have crank arms, the crank-pins of which engage with a ring G, which is movable to a slight extent within the roller so as to set the wheels s at a slight inclination to a plane at right-angles to the roller shaft. The ring is moved automatically each time the roller arrives at the ends of the traverse, by means of levers 29, and corresponding ones on the opposite side, which engage with adjustable stops on the shaft. By reason of the slight inclination of the friction-wheels s, the grinding-roller A is traversed along the shaft until the inclination of the wheels s is reversed by the operation of the levers 29. At the opposite end of the traverse the inclination of the wheels s is again altered in a similar manner, and the traverse is automatically reversed. The parts are suitably enclosed and protected.
Patent GB-189911853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vertical Steam Boilers.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,853. Golby, F. W., [Oetling, C.]. June 7. Vertical boilers; feedwater, supplying; settling- chambers.-The central flue c, which is helically corrugated, is surrounded by smoke-tubes f leading from a combustion chamber e to an annular smoke chamber g. Feedwater is introduced tangentially as shown in Fig. 2, so as to impart a circular motion to the water in the boiler. The pipes pass through pockets i, i, in which the water remains undisturbed, so that mud or sludge will be deposited therein. The shell is in two parts connected together by a flange joint at l.
Patent GB-189912556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Mineral Wool.
Inventor: LOGAN CORNELIUS
Filed: 1899-06-16
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 12,556. Logan, C., [Hubbell, C. H.]. June 16. Mineral wool.-Mineral wool is blown by jets of steam or air from a molten mixture of granite with limestone, burnt lime, or other alkaline substance.
Patent GB-189913744-A (GB)
Title: Process of Preserving Perishable Food and other Materials against Infection, Atmospheric and other Influences.
Inventor: LANWER WILHELM
Filed: 1899-07-03
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,744. Lanwer, W., and R³ping, E. July 3. Preservative composition.-Gelatine, glue, dextrin, &c. solution, afterwards hardened by dipping in a 5 per cent. formaline solution, is applied as a protective covering to paper, wood, turf, &c.
Patent GB-189913919-A (GB)
Title: Means for Supporting Locomotive Engines for Towing Vessels in Localities where there is no Room for Two Ordinary Rails.
Filed: 1899-07-05
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,919. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft]. July 5. Single-rail railways. -The invention relates to towing ships on canals or the like by means of locomotives, and to means for adapting such locomotives, which usually run on a pair of rails laid in the ordinary way, for running in places where there is no room for rails laid side by side. L' and L<2> show the position of the ordinary rails, and R' and R' the wheels of the locomotive. If there is no room for a second rail, only one of the rails L' is used, as shown, while the locomotive is supported by a wheel F at the top engaging with a guide-rail S.
Patent GB-189920232-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of Dyestuffs containing Sulphur, which Dye Cotton Direct, and Materials for Use therefor.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-10-09
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 20,232. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Oct. 9. m-Phenylenediamine derivatives. - Dinitro-di-phydroxyphenyl-m-phenylenediamine and its disulphonic and dicarboxylic acids are produced by condensing dinitrodichlorobenzene with two molecular proportions of p-amidophenol, p-amidophenolo-sulphonic acid, and p-amidosalicylic acid, respectively, in presence of an agent, such as sodium acetate, for fixing hydrochloric acid. Dyes, artificial, which respectively dye unmordanted cotton deep-black, greenish-black, and blueblack shades, are produced by heating the foregoing compounds with sulphur and an alkaline sulphide at 140‹ C. until quite dry, and then powdering the cold product. This may be used at once for dyeing, or it may be dissolved in water and reprecipitated by common salt. In the latter case, sodium sulphide as well as soda and common salt should be added to the dyeing-vat.
Patent GB-189920615-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Safety Apparatus for Lifts and Elevators.
Inventor: BUSH JOHN
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 20,615. Bush, J., and Jenkins, A. D. Oct. 14. Lifts.-Fig. 2 is a diagram of the arrangement as placed at a floor to ensure that the operating or handing rope e is locked so long as the well door is open. The rope e passes through a threesided box d, on one side of which a weighted lever b, with a cam-shaped end b<6>, is pivoted at b<1>. When the door is shut, the lever is held up out of action by a catch s on opposite sides of which electromagnets l and a are fixed in parallel electrical circuits n and q. When the door is opened, the switch arm g is moved by a projection on the door on to a contact g<1>. The circuit is thus completed through the magnet a, which, attracting the catch s, leaves the lever b free to fall and clamp the rope e. As the lever falls, it breaks the current by the switch j moving on to the contact j<1>. When the door is again closed, the arm g is again moved on to the contact g<2>, and, since now the circuit is completed at j<1>, the magnet l is energized, the catch s is drawn to the left, the lever b is raised, and the rope e is liberated As the lever b rises, it brings the arm j back again to the position shown in Fig. 2. In a modification, the arrangement of the clutching- cams is altered, and one of the magnets acts upon an armature fixed to the lever b, while the other operates a locking-catch. In another modification, the pivoted lever b is replaced by a rod, which passes through the coils of two solenoids, and upon the end of which the clamping-cams are fixed. The rod is moved axially when the circuits are completed.
Patent GB-190000180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Non-refillable Bottles.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1900-01-03
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 180. Justice, P. M., [Gross, C. A.]. Jan. 3. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-The neck of the bottle is formed with a chamber b, below which it is ground to receive the valve stopper j, which is held on its seat by the spring k and the weight m to prevent refilling. A cylindrical casing e, provided with vanes or baffles g adapted to prevent tampering with the valve, and with a guiderod h on which the valve moves, is fixed in the neck, above the chamber, by means of spring lugs f engaging in recesses d. The mouth is closed by an ordinary cork. When the cork is withdrawn, and the bottle inverted, a slight shake displaces the valve, to permit the contents to be poured out.
Patent GB-190002380-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harvesters.
Inventor: JACK JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 2380. Jack, J. H., [Milwaukee Harvester Co.]. Feb. 6. Harvesting-machines ; sheafing or binding apparatus.-Relates principally to the construction and arrangement of the elevators, and to a construction of the binder deck to adapt it to the butting-mechanism. The upper elevator is formed in two parts 6 and 8, linked together, and so pivoted that the elevator is free to rise and fall with variations in the quantity of the crop elevated. The lower member 6 is pivoted at the bottom in a bracket 5, and its upper end is supported by a link mounted in a segmental slot in a guiding- bracket secured to the frame bar 3. The lower end of the upper member 8 is connected to the upper end of the lower member, while the upper end of the member 8 rests upon the crop, a stop being provided to prevent it from falling too low. The lower roller of the member 8 is driven by a chain of gearing from the upper roller of the under elevator, which is driven by the sprocket-wheel 11. Another chain of gearing from the lower roller of the member 8 drives a pinion 25 on the spindle of the upper roller of the member 6. The top and bottom rollers of the under elevator are both positively driven. The upper roller of the under elevator is so mounted that it can be readily withdrawn endwise without removing other parts of the machine. The platform apron is driven by a chain which receives its motion from a sprocket-wheel on a countershaft. The bottom roller of the under elevator is also driven from the countershaft. A curved deck 13 connects the upper end of the elevators with the movable binder deck 14. The deck 13 is formed with a depressed part to enable the butt adjuster to swing towards or from the tying-mechanism.
Patent GB-190005212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-belts.
Inventor: SPETMANN ERNST OTTO
Filed: 1900-03-19
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 5212. Spetmann, E. 0. March 19. Belts.-The belt a, with a snap-hook b at one end and a runner d with an eye c at the other end, is made buoyant by means of floats in sailcloth pockets which have loops k to thread on the belts and are laced up at the mouth h. A short chain may replace the running eye.
Patent GB-190006214-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heel-breasting Machines.
Inventor: HEBERT PLACIDE
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 6214. HÚbert, P., and Cushman, G. H. April 3. Heels.-Relates to a machine saw for breasting curved French heels. The shoe is placed on a rest d, supported on a table a through a slot in which the band or other saw b passes. The heel is pressed against a vertical guide d' having undercut horizontal gauges d<3>, d<4>. The edge d<2> acts as a guide for the saw, the heel being preferably marked for the saw-cut as shown by the dotted line c<1>, Fig. 2. The heel is thus breasted to the form. shown in Fig. 6, and. the corners c<3> are subsequently cut off by a hand knife or other tool.
Patent GB-190010490-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Feeding Apparatus for use on Brick Making Machines.
Inventor: ALEXANDER HERBERT
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 10,490. Alexander, H. June 8. Moulding bricks.-Dry or stiff plastic material is fed by blades 10 of a mixing-machine through an adjustable aperture 17 in the bottom of the pan 1 to a pug-mill 2, which forces it forward to an ordinary cylinder machine 22. Any surplus material in the pug-mill rises through passages 5, 7 in the mouthpiece and casing, and falls over the edge 8 into the mixing-pan again. The aperture 17 in the mixing-pan is regulated by slides formed with elongated or slotted bolt-holes. An arrangement is described for moving the slide from the front of the machine, consisting of a hand-wheel, worm, worm-wheel nut, and a screw attached to the slide.
Patent GB-190022189-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Wrench, Screw Thread Cutter, and Vice.
Inventor: JACKSON MANETHO CORTES
Filed: 1900-12-06
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 22,189. Jackson, M. C., and McDonough, J. Dec. 6. Wrenches; stocks and dies; vices; combination tools.-The movable jaw 8 is formed on a shank one part 7<c> of which slides without turning in the tubular part 10 of the fixed jaw, while the other part 7<a> is screw-threaded to engage with the tubular handle 5, which has a swivel connection with the part 10. The part 10 is grooved as shown in Fig. 3, so that the collar 5<d> may be introduced laterally from one side only. The part 10 has a roughened thumb-piece 10<a>, which prevents the parts 10 and 5 from turning relatively to one another when the tool is in use. Fig. 7 shows the pipe wrench attachment 12 for fitting close to the upper jaw 8. Fig. 8 shows screw-threading dies 13 attached in a similar way. Fig. 11 shows an attachment for converting the wrench into a vice. The shank 7 is passed through an opening in an L-shaped piece one part 14 of which acts as a jaw, while the other part 14<a> is screwed to a work bench.
Patent GB-190108201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revoluble Chairs or Seats.
Inventor: SELI HENRY
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1901-08-17
Abstract: 8201. Sell, H. April 20. Chairs ; seats.-Relates to revolving seats for outdoor, deck, or indoor use. The chair or seat has a high back, and sides and cover forming a hood or awnings. The chair is hung by brackets K, L to a standard, which may be thrust into the earth and which has a base B. The seat and footboard may have bearings M where the standard passes through. The standard may pass through the arm-rest N. Hinged wings P or curtains on rods T may be used to shield the occupant from weather or draughts. Figs. 5 and 6 show a modification in which the chair &c. is hung eccentrically. A sliding bar V may be used to anchor the chair in one position. The parts of the chair &c. may be hinged or jointed so as to be adjustable.
Patent GB-190108259-A (GB)
Title: Improved Incandescent Vapour Burning Lamp.
Inventor: GALKIN GREGORY
Filed: 1901-04-22
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 8259. Galkin, G. April 22. Incandescent vapour lamps.-An air reservoir a, having a central passage b, is supported above the burner in a case secured to a plate q carrying the globe rand reflector s. A pipe c connects the reservoir a through a pressure regulator d to an annular oil reservoir e, from which a pipe h, provided with a valve g, leads the oil to a vaporizing-tube i, which passes down the passage b to a valve k, opening as a jet into a funnel m on a tube n leading to the burner f. The tube i is bent as shown, is provided with a perforated plate l connected to it by a web l<1> and serving to convey the heat from the waste gases to the tube i. A perforated case t surrounds the valve k and funnel m. The air is sucked in by the vapour jet at the funnel m, and mixes with the vapour in the tube n.
Patent GB-190108709-A (GB)
Title: "Improvements in or connected with Oil Cans" and the like
Inventor: RAET EDOUARD DE
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 8709. Raet, E. de, and Briquet, H. April 27. Lubricating-cans.-The spout of an oil can is secured to the body by a ball-and-socket joint, so that it may be movable in all directions. The spout b has a spherical enlargement s, which is secured in a recess in the tubular socket P by means of a cap v. A leather, india-rubber, or other suitable washer R is placed at the bottom of the recess.