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Patent GB-189730864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Cattle Trucks.
Inventor: FORD STEPHEN
Filed: 1897-12-31
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 30,864. Ford, S. Dec. 31. Cattle trucks.-To prevent the transverse partition A from being improperly moved to the left when the space to the right, of it is loaded with cattle, the partition is recessed at its sides to fit over blocks D on each side of the truck. In order to move the partition, it is first necessary to swing it to the right, clear of the blocks D, as shown at A', and it can then be raised to bring its bearing- brackets out of the recesses B. Whenever the truck is loaded, however, it is impossible to swing the partition to the right. Blocks K and catches F secure the partition when in use.
Patent GB-189800728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes applicable to Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: LIDDLE JOHN
Filed: 1898-01-11
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 728. Liddle, J., [Cosby, H. D.]. Jan. 11. Brake or retarding mechanism.-Relates to improvements in brakes applicable to cycles and other vehicles. The Figures show the application to a bicycle. A plate a rests upon the lower back forks b<1>, and may be clamped thereto by means of a clamping-plate a' and bolts a<2> a suitable screw a<3> being provided to adjust the position of the plate. Brake arms d, d<1> are pivoted at d<2> upon the plate a, and are connected by links d<3>, d<4> to the operating-rod d<5>. By depressing the rod d<5>, the brake shoes e, e<1> are brought into contact with the wheel rim. The swivelling of the brake arms upon the pivot d<2> allows for any inequalities in the wheel rim. The upper end of the rod d<5> is journalled to a collar h which is pivoted to the frame of the bicycle and is connected by suitable connections to the brake lever at the handle-bar. A modification is described in which the collars, such as h, are pivoted to clamps secured to the frame instead of directly to the frame. -
Patent GB-189802384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Miners' and like Safety Lamps.
Inventor: HOLBROOK ALBERT EDWIN
Filed: 1898-01-29
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 2384. Holbrook, A. E., and Harding, J. F. Jan. 29. Miners' and like safety lamps.-Preventing access to the interior or to the flame without unlocking. The reservoir A and the base B of the central part, and the upper part B<1> of the frame and the base C' of the bonnet C, are connected by bayonet-joints. The guard-plate D, for keeping the glass tube E in position, is also secured in the part B by a bayonet-joint. The protecting-bars F are secured to the base B by riveting, and to the part B<1> by cottar pins. To lock the shield C in position, a protecting-bar F' is provided with free ends, and of sufficient length to allow its upper end to engage with the bonnet. The wire-gauze chimney H is kept cool by the action of a sleeve J which directs upwards the air entering by the apertures c. The burner cover G has a bayonet-joint. The reservoir A is preferably locked in position by a spring pin a<1> engaging an aperture in the base B. The unlocking is effected by the action of a magnet on the lock-pin.
Patent GB-189803594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators for Lamps.
Inventor: ROUS THOMAS
Filed: 1898-02-12
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 3594. Rous, T. Feb. 12. Acetylene lamps.-Generators for cycle, magiclantern, and other lamps comprise a calcium-carbide chamber A fitted within a water chamber D, the communication between the water and carbide chambers being controlled by a valve I arranged within the connecting-pipe G, which has perforations H near its inner end. The carbide chamber A is closed by a cap B ; a valve L regulates the supply of gas through the tube K to the lamp or burner ; and the valve I is actuated by. a handle J. The filling-aperture of the water chamber is closed by a stopper E, in which a hole F permits of the entrance of air and of the escape of superfluous g a s; and the outlet N for discharging the water chamber also facilitates the oiling of the valve I and cleaning operations.
Patent GB-189805132-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Knee Protector.
Inventor: WOOD THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-02
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 5132. Wood, T. W. March 2. Knee-caps for personal wear.-A knee-protector, especially intended for the use of housemaids, is made up of a number of pneumatic balls a, enclosed in a casing of canvas or the like, divided up into compartments by stitching. It is secured in place by straps c and elastic bands e.
Patent GB-189808907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Breaking Up or Scarifying the Surfaces of Roads and other Ground Surfaces.
Inventor: MARSHALL JAMES
Filed: 1898-04-16
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 8907. Marshall, J. April 16. Roads, making and repairing.-Relates to a road &c. scarifier. The tool-holder G is carried by arms F mounted on trunnions E in a block C which can be traversed transversely on the back of the engine A by a screw D with hand-wheel d<2>. The angle of the arms is regulated by gear operated by a hand-wheel g<1> and consisting of a worm H, wormwheel H<1>, and toothed sectors h, I. The tools g, which are preferably double-ended, are secured in the holder G by cottar bolts and wedges, and the position of the holder is regulated for forward or backward movement of the engine while scarifying, or for travelling, by the arm g<2> clamped in the slotted bracket K. The extreme positions of the toolholder are determined by the projection f<2> and stops g<4>, g<4>. The arrangement may be somewhat modified.
Patent GB-189809612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Actuating Mechanism for the Points of Street Railways and the like.
Inventor: NOELTE ERNST
Filed: 1898-04-26
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 9612. Noelte, E., and L³t , R. April 26. Points and switches operated from vehicle. A box c contains two plungers f, g held up by springs. The plunger g on being depressed throws the points a towards the left by means of the slotted angle lever i<1>, sliding shaft d, and fingers f The points are held in this position by a locking-bolt g<1> on the second plunger f, but are returned to the right by the spring e when this plunger f is depressed. Rollers h, h', suitably mounted on the vehicle, are used to act on the plungers.
Patent GB-189812415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kinetoscopes.
Inventor: WOLFF PHILIPPINE
Filed: 1898-06-02
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 12,415. Wolff, P. June 2. Kinematographs.-The object is to produce an apparatus such that the animated views may be rendered comfortably visible without an application of the eye to the ocular glass. Sectional views at right-angles to each other of the apparatus are shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The views l are carried on cardboard or wooden supports k loosely hinged to a pair of chains which run over recessed pulleys g, and as they come into position between guides pass immediately behind the object glass b. To momentarily arrest each view behind the glass, the view rests upon a tooth of the wheel o which, loosely supported on the spindle p, gives way against the pressure of the spring r as the chains continue to revolve. A spring alone may be used in place of the wheel.
Patent GB-189813960-A (GB)
Title: Electrode for Accumulators.
Inventor: DAMM HERMANN
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 13,960. Damm, H. June 23. Secondary batteries.-Electrodes are formed of lead netting B set in frames A, or having the edges of the netting rolled together. Anode and cathode nettings separated by insulating- material may be rolled together.
Patent GB-189819610-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Multiple Tool Holder.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1898-09-15
Granted: 1899-09-15
Abstract: 19,610. Jones, W. T., and Eaton-Shore, J. Sept. 15. Tool-holders.-A tool-holder for a lathe, planing- machine, &c. consists of a small turret head C, mounted on a conical pivot B on a shank A. The head has the usual holes C' and screws C<2> for securing the tools, and is held in any required position by a spring catch D' on a lever D.
Patent GB-189820058-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Preparation of a Rosin Soap for Paper Sizing, containing an Admissible Quantity of Free Rosin.
Inventor: HAMPEL HEINRICH
Filed: 1898-09-21
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 20,058. Hampel, H., and Zampis, V. Sept. 21. Sizes and similar finishes. - Relates to the manufacture of a resin soap for paper sizing. Crushed resin is mixed with a small proportion of c a rbonate of soda, and the whole is dissolved in water, a small quantity of steam being introduced. A small quantity of carbonate of soda is added to the solution; the liquid is stirred throughout the operation. The apparatus preferably employed consists of a receptacle a with a cylindrical bottom, containing a horizontal shaft provided with six groups of beaters c. Steam is admitted through the pipe d, which terminates in a T-piece e.
Patent GB-189820176-A (GB)
Title: New Resilient Wheel for Road Vehicles, with Rigid Tyre in Spring Rim Bed.
Inventor: PORTEOUS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-09-23
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 20,176. Porteous, W. Sept. 23. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic. - A rigid hoop C rests upon bands A<2> carried by springs A which are arranged at intervals ; or a continuous spring may be used. Bands A' secure the springs in position.
Patent GB-189823171-A (GB)
Title: New Combined Large Surface Open End and Screw Driven Machine for Ironing Skirts, Shirts, and other Linen.
Inventor: COUPER JAMES LAMB
Filed: 1898-11-04
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 23,171. Couper, J. L., and Bringloe, F. A. Nov. 4. Ironing-machines.-Relates to an open-ended machine for ironing and drying made-up articles. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view. The drum A is mounted on a shaft D which carries a worm-wheel d driven by a worm on the shaft d<1>. The outer bearing E of the shaft D is free to swivel in the fork e ; the inner bearing is carried in a slot in the framing, and is controlled by the rod G so-that, by operating the treadle g<1>, the shaft D is moved and the wheel d taken out of contact with the driving- worm. The chest B may be heated by steam or other suitable means.
Patent GB-189826530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Rims and Inflatable Tyres for the Wheels of Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: PULBROOK ANTHONY
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-12-15
Abstract: 26,530. Pulbrook, A. Dec. 15. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Relates to means for attaching the tyre to the rim. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, each edge of the tyre or cover C is secured to plates L, which pass through slots S in the sides of the rim P and which are pressed against the interior of the rim on inflating the air tube I. In modifications, the plates L, instead of passing through the rim, may either have slots which engage with headed studs fastened inside the rim, or they may be threaded between the rim and endless wires, or they may overlap, or they may form double clamps of which the inner ends are secured to the rim. Figs. 9 and 10 show a tyre C in each edge of which plates Q are embedded, so that adjoining plates have a sliding connection Q<2>, Q<3>. Parts of the ends of each plate project from the cover and are shaped to engage with V-shaped plates T fixed inside the rim, so that, after being placed in position, inflation secures the tyre. In the modification shown in Fig. 12, the ends of the plates Q are corrugated to correspond with the fixing-plates U screwed to the rim.
Patent GB-189906471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hopper Feeders Employed in Machinery for Preparing Textile Fibres.
Inventor: HETHERINGTON JOHN MUIR
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 6471. Hetherington, J. M., Thompson, T., and Heywood, J. March 25. Feeding openers &c.-For the purpose of regulating the supply of fibre to the hopper, the feed-apron c discharges the fibre into a box or receptacle i, which is supported by a balanced lever k connected by a system of levers with the strap fork o of the strap d through which the lattice cis driven. The strap d is thus automatically moved on to the fast or loose pulley as required according to the amount of fibre in the box i. The box is preferably open on the side next to the inclined lattice, and has an inclined bottom, which directs the material towards a rotating roller j at the foot of the inclined lattice. The movement of the box may be employed to open and close a valve, door, or equivalent device for controlling the feed from a trunk &c. to the hopper.
Patent GB-189908257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Vapourizing Hydrocarbons and Carburetting Air.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1899-04-19
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8257. Ransford, R. B., [Soc. l'Aster]. April 19. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The carburetting in surface carburetters is kept uniform, and the gasoline or other petroleum spirit kept from splashing about, by supporting the air inlet pipe C on a float D having radial passages F and surmounted by a plate B. The air is directed by a valve G under the plate B, and after absorbing vapour passes to the engine through the valve casing K. Splashing into the dome I is prevented by a gauze screen J, and the supplementary supply of air is controlled by a valve N which can gradually cut off the entrance of air or vapour ; the mixture passes through a valve 0 to the engine.
Patent GB-189911488-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Pencil Sharpener and Point Protector.
Inventor: PEISER SIEGBERT
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 11,488. Peiser, S., and M÷nch, A. June 2. Pencil sharpeners; point-protectors.-The pointprotector a is provided with a pencil sharpener b, which may be covered by a removable cap c.
Patent GB-189911589-A (GB)
Title: Distributor for Agricultural Purposes.
Inventor: SARGEANT THOMAS CHARLES
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 11,589. Sargeant, T. C. June 5. Manuring.-Relates to means for operating the drum or shield and hopper of manure-distributing machines of the type described in Specification No. 24,537, A.D. 1897, and consists in bringing the hopper into the filling position and lowering it into the feeding position by one movement of a lever for each operation. The spreader wheels b are mounted on an axle a driven by the vehicle wheels c and mounted in the frame f. An arm g is pivoted on the axle a and pivoted to the hopper e, and to it is attached a link h connected to a crank i on a shaft s supported by the frame. A link r is pivoted about midway to the link h, and its free end is pivoted to a drum or shield d. The crank i is connected to a disc m, operated by handles p, which may have ratchet teeth together with two stop notches engaged by a spring pawl. The pawl and ratchet teeth prevent the disc from being turned in the wrong direction, and the stop notches mark the two desired positions of the mechanism. Fig. 1 shows the parts in the filling position. By turning the handles p the link h is moved backwards, rotating the arm g and hopper e into the feeding position. The link r does not operate the drum d until after the arm g has passed the vertical position, when it moves and exposes the spreader wheels b, which act on the manure in the hopper and throw it through an opening left between the lower edge of the drum and the upper edge of the hopper.
Patent GB-189924942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Brakes.
Inventor: TINGLEY EGBERT MOORE
Filed: 1899-12-15
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 24,942. Tingley, E. M. May 18, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Brakes.-Relates to electric brakes for rotating shafts, more particularly those of polyphasecurrent motors, in which means such as springs are provided for automatically applying the brakes until they are withdrawn by two or more electromagnets acting in line with one another and energized by polyphase currents. The brake proper consists of a number of rotating friction plates, carried by a hub 7 on the end of the motor shaft 3, and alternating with a number of fixed plates supported by the casing 5. The two sets of plates are normally forced together by an annular plate 12, acted upon by a pair of springs. For withdrawing the plate 12 and releasing the brake, two electromagnets are provided, the coils 40 and 41 of which can be supplied with two-phase currents. Each electromagnet has a fixed and a movable core; the fixed cores 28 and 31 are held in frames secured to the casing, while the movable cores 14 and 19 are connected together and to the plate 12, and are guided in their movement by pins 23. The number of electromagnets is varied according to the number of phases of the current, unless some system be employed for utilizing three-phase currents with two-phase apparatus.
Patent GB-189925572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wave and Tide Motors.
Inventor: JOHNSON CLAUDEOUS MARCELOUS
Filed: 1899-12-27
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 25,572. Johnson, C. M. Dec. 27. Tide and wave mills.-Floats nr buoys 2 are connected by ropes 7 to drums on the shafts 5, Fig. 1, which drive a shaft 4 through spur gearing 10 and roller clutches acting in one direction only, or the drums and clutches may be mounted on the shaft 4 to dispense with the gearing. The shaft 4 is thus driven continuously in one direction by the fall of the floats, the ropes 7 being rewound on the drums, when the floats rise, by means of counterweights 18. The floats are loaded with water, which may be emptied by the valves 42 when they are raised by means of spur gearing 6. Suitable guides, preferably adjustable ropes 19 are provided for the floats to work on, or moorings 83 may be used. In the modification shown in Fig. 9, both the ascent and descent of the floats are utilized to drive the shaft 44 by means of the two sets of ropes 46, 48 and drums 45, 47. The ropes 48 pass over sheaves on the float and adjustable sheaves on the staging. The motion of the shaft 44 is also converted into continuous rotary motion by clutch or ratchet gearing, and serves to drive air compressers or other machinery by belt or spur gearing.
Patent GB-190004196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Braces and Suspenders.
Inventor: OHSE HERMANN
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 4196. Ohse, H. March 5. Braces are made with a curved strap a, Figs. 1 and 2, and two rear straps attached near the centre of the strap a.
Patent GB-190004370-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Canal and River Boats, Barges and the like.
Inventor: SALIS HENRY RODOLPH DE
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 4370. Salis, H. R. de. March 7. Stopping way; rudders.-Relates to means for stopping canal and river boats, barges, and like vessels moving on narrow waterways. On each side of the rudder is mounted a spindle c carrying a flap b. The spindle is connected by an arm d and rod e to a slide f moving in the rudder-head. The tiller is pivoted so that, when it is raised, the flaps open out to act as a drag on the vessel. In a modification, the tiller is fixed, and a lever is used to actuate the flaps.
Patent GB-190006212-A (GB)
Title: Holster for Pistol.
Inventor: MARTIN GEORGE
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 6212. Martin, G., [Martin, J. M.]. April 3. Holsters supported from the waistband 3 are provided with a cover 4, which is pivoted on each side of the holster so that it can readily be swung aside as shown. One of the pivots is a button 6, which is engaged with a buttonhole 7 in the cover, so that the cover can be detached at this part and tucked into the holster.
Patent GB-190008436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lanterns for Incandescent Gas Lights and the like.
Inventor: BIHELLER SIMON
Filed: 1900-05-07
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 8436. Biheller, S. May 7. Globe holders.-The globes or lanterns G of incandescent shop-front and other lamps are so mounted upon the central supports D that they may be lowered to facilitate access to the interiors of the globes or to the burners for cleaning, repairs, &c. In the Figure, the globe G is shown about midway between its highest and lowest position, with the nut J detached. The globe ring A is connected by arms B with a sleeve C, which slides upon the support D, and is prevented from rotating by the engagement of a pin E with the vertical groove F. After the nut J has been unscrewed, the globe may be lowered until the sleeve C rests upon a collar H, when the arms B bring the ring A below the burners. The globe is secured in its highest position by screwing the nut J on to the end I of the support D.
Patent GB-190010168-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney Cowls.
Inventor: MILBURN ERNEST
Filed: 1900-06-02
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 10,168. M i l - burn, E. June 2. Vertical - s h a f t bearings for chimney tops. The spindle 0, having a pointed end S, is supported in an oil bath F by a footstep N and a set of loose broad rings L separated by loose tube sections P. Each ring is composed of a pair of discs L, separated by a vulcanitÚ disc M. The tube is protected by a non conducting coating T.
Patent GB-190011110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process for the Purification of Water.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 11,110. Boult, A. J., [Koyl, C. H.]. June 19. Feedwater, purifying.-The water is first mixed with sodium hydrate, and then with a salt such as ferrous or aluminium sulphate, but preferably the former, whereby a coagulant precipitate is produced, which carries down the impurities and is afterwards removed by filtration &c.
Patent GB-190011766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Gas Lighting Torches.
Inventor: GLOVER JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1900-06-28
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 11,766. Glover, J. G. June 28. Torches, for lighting incandescent and other gas lamps without tilting. The torch has the reservoir a and the burner d of the permanent oil flame n supplemented by an unspillable spirit receptacle b, from the cover j of which depends sponge or other absorbent material k. When the lamplighter actuates the ring or knob at the lower ends of the rods r, g, the door q is opened, and the absorbent material k is projected through it by the spring wire or ribbon i, as shown in Fig. 2, the spirit on the material k being ignited as the material passes through the permanent flame n. Details, such as the method of operating the door q, or the provision of a cone m in the unspillable spirit receptacle b, may be slightly modified.
Patent GB-190016248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Wall or Floor Coupling Sockets.
Inventor: DAVIES GEORGE ALFRED GLOVER
Filed: 1900-09-12
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 16,248. Davies, G. A. G., Kent, H. W., and Stewart. B. G. Sept. 12. Couplings.-The middle partition of the insulating- body of a wall or floor socket is extended at d to enter a recess in a porcelain or other insulating-disc a, which is secured by screws, to prevent accidental shortcircuiting of the metal parts m. Holes c in the disc. a permit passage of dirt from the metal tubes m<1>.
Patent GB-190100416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Appliances for Raising Objects from the Bottom of the Sea or the like
Inventor: CECCHI LUIGI
Filed: 1901-01-07
Granted: 1902-02-07
Abstract: 416. Lake, H. H., [Cecchi, L.]. Jan. 7. Sunken ships and objects, raising.- Relates to apparatus of the float type for employment with com. pressed air or other gas for raising ob. jects from the bottom of the sea, or from the bottoms of lakes and other reservoirs of water. The vessel a is preferably cylindrical or boatshaped, and is stayed internally and externally by suitable means. The central conduit allows for the passage of the chain or cable e, and the clutch grips f are arranged at the bottom of the conduit. These jaws f, when the vessel is rising after the water is expelled from it by the pumped in gas or air, are held horizontal by the supports x, and lift the cable by the stop u. Operating-chains i, n are provided. Lateral extensions or internal cover ings formed of cork or similar substance, or buoyant chambers, are provided to impart stability to the apparatus, and nullify the weight when submerged. The tube h is connected with a metal U-shaped tube w, connected with the non-return valve z, to prevent escape of the air or gas in case of rupture.