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Patent GB-189802965-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coin-freed Holder or Stand for Cycles.
Inventor: RICE ALFRED CHARLES
Filed: 1898-02-05
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 2965. Rice, A. C. Feb. 5. Locks, key and permutation, for cycle stands The cycle runs in between a pair of jaws pivoted to a slide c, and pushes it back so that the jaws are made to close together by coming into contact with the edges of the aperture in the casing from which they protrude. The slide is retained in this position by detents k which are tilted into action by keys h acting on radial arms i sweeping over them. These arms depend from levers m which support rods l in a head-piece o supported by a lever frame o<4> subject to the pull of springs o<2>. If a properly - perforated key-plate n has been inserted into the head-piece, pressing the latter down by hand disengages the acting detents k and does not apply any non-acting ones. The slide is restored to its initial position by springs d<2>, and a rocking frame s working with the slide resets the radial bars, at the same time locking the lever frame o<4>. The key-plate is obtained from an office, and after prepayment has given access to the keys h through a pair of sliding doors g, the radial arms are set to agree with the key-plate and the doors are shut again. In prepaying, the coin dropped down a shoot f falls into a pan e<1> at one end of a counterweighted latch e, and by overbalancing it clears its other end from a lug g' on one of the sliding doors g. When the opening of the doors removes a stop g<8> from the latch e, the coin tilts it further and drops off. A prop p rising from the slide c keeps the latch e engaged while the slide is held in. The tongue c<5> upon the slide engaging notches k<5> in the detents k makes it necessary to push in the slide slightly before the detents can be disengaged.
Patent GB-189803628-A (GB)
Title: Corset-stay made from Wire.
Inventor: LUCKHARDT LUDWIG
Filed: 1898-02-14
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 3628. Luckhardt, L. Feb. 14. Drawings to Specification. Corsets.-Stays or stiffeners are made of wire braided or twisted into a tube and then flattened.
Patent GB-189810638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turret-heads for Metal Working Machines.
Inventor: PERRY NATHANIEL VIDETO
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 10,638. Perry, N. V. May 10. Turrets.-In metal-working machines with a turret for carrying the tools, the mechanism for rotating the turret is arranged so that it can be operated in any position of the turret, and a special device is provided for holding the turret against rotation. The turret 8 is mounted in a bearing-sleeve24 fitting in a boss in the slide 5 which is reciprocated in ways 6 in the machine frame by a cam-wheel 3 acting on a roller stud 7. While the tools are in action, the turret is held from rotation by a bolt 31 enraging one of a series of notches in a ring 29 and by a clamping- band 42, contained in a casing 26 on the slide 5, pressing the bevelled flange 27 of the turret down on its seat in the slide 5. The band 42 is held in place by a split collar 43 which is provided with a flange 44 fitting in a recess in the turret. The clamping-band preferably consists of a split ring with lugs 46, and is closed by toggle links 47 bearing in the ends of adjusting-screws 48 in a yoke or frame-49. When the band is closed, the links 47 are moved past the centre line, and the frame 49 bears and is forced against the casing 26, which acts as a stop. When the slide 5 is traversed back from the work, the locking-bolt 31 is withdrawn by means of a pin 34 engaging a groove in a slide 37, which is operated by a lever 40 and cam 41 on the face of the wheel 4. The pin 34 also passes through a slot 51 in the frame 49, so that the continued motion of the slide 37 moves this frame with the toggles releasing the clamping-band and the turret. A slide 18 with a pawl is then actuated by the cam-wheel 4, and operates a ratchet-wheel 14 which, through the internal wheel 12, intermediate wheels 11, and central wheel 9, rotates the turret. The connection of the slide 37 with the pin 34 permits the rotation of the turret at any time, whether the slide 5 is moving or stationary.
Patent GB-189815771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooling Beer.
Inventor: STRIEBECK DIEDRICH
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 15,771. Striebeck, D. July 19. Cooling liquids.- From the barrel a, by means of pressure supplied through the pipe c, beer is forced through the pipe e, cooler f, and pipe h into a second barrel k full of f beer, and the mixture flows through the pipe e<1>, cooler f<1>, and pipe l to a counter or to a barrel n in which the cooled beer is stored. The coolers f, f<1> consists of coils or equivalents placed in tanks filled with cooling-medium. The plug of the cock m is made with a hole large enough to allow the pipe l to be passed through it into the barrel.
Patent GB-189824885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Oxygen Gas Generators.
Inventor: RILEY WILLIE
Filed: 1898-11-25
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 24,885. Riley, W., and Kershaw, A. Nov. 25. Oxygen.-Relates to portable oxygen generators, in which the production is automatically regulated by the movements of the holder. The generator A, Fig. 3, is charged with a number of blocks or cylindrical cartridges of an oxygen mixture, the blocks being separated from one another in any manner. It is supported by hinged standards A<2> from a box A<4>. Beneath the generator is a lamp D supported on a carriage D<2> which slides along guides D<3>, D', Fig. 5. The oxygen when generated passes to a washer and holder situated below. As the holder rises, a cross-bar on it meets the roller H and lifts it up. The roller H is at the pivot of toggle-levers H<2>, H<3>, of which the first is pivoted to the underside of the box, while the second is pivoted to a projection H<4> on a slide F. This slide is thus moved towards the left. As gas is used, the bell falls, the levers H<2>. H<3> are brought back to their original positions by the spring G, and the slide F travels to the right, carrying the lamp with it, in consequence of the engagement of a pawl D<5>, pivoted on the lamp carriage, with one of a series of notches F<2> in the slide. The lamp is then in a position to heat another cartridge. To prevent the lamp from being moved towards the left when the slide F moves in that direction, a second pawl D<6> is provided to engage with notches E<3> in the fixed guide D'. When the lamp has travelled to its right-hand limit, it is returned by hand to the left, a knob E' being provided for conveniently removing the pawl D<5> from its notch, while heel pieces E<5>, E<6> on the two pawls D<5> and D<6> respectively, cause the second pawl D<6> to be also released from its notch. On removing pressure from the knob E', a spring D<9> causes the re-engagement of the pawls with the notches. The gas holder described in Specification No. 18,770, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Gas distribution], is preferably employed.
Patent GB-189825254-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life Boats.
Inventor: MORGAN DAVID JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 25,254. Morgan, D. J. Nov. 30. Drawings to Specification. Boats' fittings, buoyant.-Lifeboat thwarts are made detachable, and in the form of airtight casings, so that they can be used as life-buoys.
Patent GB-189826678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: THOMSON JOHN BUCHANAN
Filed: 1898-12-17
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 26,678. Thomson, J. B., and Smith, J. Dec. 17. Clutches.-The friction ring d, made in two parts, is held on the driving-disc c by blocks e fitting between lugs f; it is expanded in the ring a, secured to the part to be driven, by means of pairs of levers g, centered on pins h fixed in the disc c, the heads of which bear upon projections i on the ends of the ring. The levers are worked by right and left hand screws carrying wormwheels k which gear with a spiral thread l on the hand-wheel m. This arrangement is applicable only for low speeds ; for high speeds, the arrangement of which a part section is shown may be used. Here the worm-wheels gear with discs p, q, having spiral threads of opposite hand, which are movable along a feather on the shaft by means of a hand-lever.
Patent GB-189826855-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dust and Draught Protector for Doors and the like.
Inventor: WRIGHT WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 26,855. Wright, W., and Lidstone, T. H. Dec. 20. Draught and dust excluders.- A flap B, hinged to the door A, is raised out of action by a spring C when the door is opened, and, on closing the door, the flap strikes the door jamb, and is forced down against the floor. A piece of rubber tubing B<2> is secured to the lower edge of the flap, and a recess D<1> is made in the jamb to receive the end of the flap. These flaps may be fitted to the sides, top, and bottom of a door.
Patent GB-189910737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Securing and Sealing Corks, Stoppers, and the like in Jars, Bottles, Cans, Boxes, and similar Receptacles.
Inventor: HUGHES FREDERIC
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 10,737. Hughes, F. May 23. Fastenings.-Relates to means for securing and sealing stoppers in boxes &c. The appliance consists of a wire, cord, &c. a, which is threaded through holes in the fastening-block c, and is formed with a noose or loop b, the ends of the wire &c. being provided with a ratchet-shaped fastening-piece l. A disc i, adapted to bear on the top of the cork &c., may be affixed, as shown, to the wire &c., but for stoppers this disc may be omitted, and grooves for the wire &c. formed in the top of the stopper. In use, the loop b is placed round the neck of the vessel and drawn tight, then the wire &c. is drawn over the top of the cork or stopper, and the piece l is engaged in the notch f in the block c. If the fastening is to be sealed, the block c is formed with wings g, which are bent inwards over the wire &c., and suitably sealed.
Patent GB-189913145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: HUSSON ALBERT
Filed: 1899-06-24
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 13,145. Husson, A. June 24. Acetylene. - Relates to acetylene generators of the type in which the calcium carbide or other material is allowed to fall into a vessel containing water. A preferably cylindrical generating- vessel A, having an inclined o r conical bottom D, is fitted with an open charging-hopper C extending below the surface of the water. Surrounding the lower portion of the hopper is a casing J, provided with an inclined bottom 0 and having two inclined planes M and baffle-plates Q arranged within it. The carbide, when charged into the hopper, falls on to the inclined planes M, and thence on to the inclined bottom O, the gas evolved being directed through openings in the casing into the upper part of the generating-vessel, whence it passes off through a suitable pipe. A modified arrangement is described in which the inclined planes M form the bottom of the casing, and the sides of the casing are inclined instead of being vertical.
Patent GB-189915133-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Broom for Sweeping Chimneys and Clearing Out Chimney Pots.
Inventor: REDGRAVE ELISHA
Filed: 1899-07-22
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 15,133. R e dgrave, E. July 22. Chimney-cleaning brushes.-The bristles B, preferably of bass and steel and arranged as shown, are fixed to a square wood block A. This block is reversibly attached to the handle D, which carries a removable sheet-metal projection C formed with spikes to clear out choked chimney pots. Pliable arms E with antifriction rollers F are also fixed to the handle.
Patent GB-189918517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Windows.
Inventor: NESEMANN AUGUST
Filed: 1899-09-13
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 18,517. Nesemann, A. Sept. 13. Windows.-The window is divided horizontally into two halves a, b, which are connected by cords f passing over pulleys g so as to balance one another, and slide in recesses d, e in the wall when the window is opened.
Patent GB-189923202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Stopping-mechanisms of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: LAKE HENRY HARRIS
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,202. Lake, H. H., [The Sanford Mills]. Nov. 21. Loom stopping-mechanism; stop-motions.-Looms for weaving plush and similar pile fabrics are provided with means for stopping them manually and automatically. The shipper lever j, which is fulcrumed at j<1>, has a pivoted handle j<2> to disengage a retaining-book i mounted upon a vertical shaft h<2>. The hook may also be disengaged by handles f<3>, g<1> at opposite ends of the shaft f, which has a stud g<2> to engage with an arm h on the shaft h'. The weft stop-motion slide acts upon the lug f<4>, and the usual bunter or slide, which is operated when the shuttle fails to enter the box, acts upon another arm h<3> on the shaft h<2> through a connecting-rod h<4>. The warp stop-motion may also be connected to these devices.
Patent GB-189923616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Windows.
Inventor: MCKINNON ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 23,616. McKinnon, A. Nov. 27. Windows.-The sashes B, D are connected to one another by cords A passing over pulleys C so as to balance one another, and the beads and window head are movable to enable the sashes to be withdrawn from the casing and reversed for cleaning or repairs. In order that the top sash may be lowered without opening the bottom sash, one end of the cord A is attached to a perforated sliding bar E held in place by a spring bolt e'. A spring F on the bar E keeps the cord in tension when the bolt e<1> is drawn back. The parting beads J fit in recesses in the frame, and are moved outwards by fixed pins or cams j<2> when they are pulled down. These beads are raised by turning catches pivoted to the lower sash into engagement with recesses in the beads, and then raising the sash. The inside beads are detachable, and the lintel or head is hinged to turn down out of the way. The pulleys C are mounted on rods G which pass through pivoted plates M into segmental guideslots in fixed plates g<1>. These rods G are normally in a horizontal position, and are tilted by a wire or rod and crank N when it is required to reverse the sashes. The rods are preferably curved to allow the pulleys to pass one another. When chains are used instead of cords, the pulleys are arranged to slide on a single tapered cranked rod as shown in the plan view, Fig. 7. One side of the rod is horizontal, or in one plane, while the other side slopes towards the central cranked part. In another modification, the cord passes over ordinary pulleys, and under a pulley carried by an adjustable sliding rod behind the pulley stile.
Patent GB-189925436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Peat Fuel Dryers.
Inventor: DOBSON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 25,436. Dobson, A., and Irwin, W. Dec. 22. Drying peat.-A pers p e c t i v e and sectional view of an apparatus for drying peat for fuel is shown in the Figure. An inclined cylinder D is supported on shafts D<1>, D' and suitably rotated. A casing A surrounds several cylinders into which moist peat is supplied through chutes E, and from which the dried peat is discharged through chutes G. Combustion products from furnaces C pass round the cylinders, and entering through the open discharge ends dry the peat as they pass upwards to the flue F<1>.
Patent GB-190004525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Orthotoluenesulphonic Chloride and of Saccharine therefrom.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 4525. Imray, O., [Basle Chemical Works]. March 9. o-Toluenesulphonic chloride is produced from otoluene sulphinic acid by dissolving this compound or its sodium salt in water, adding hydrochloric acid, and passing in chlorine gas as quickly as possible at the ordinary temperature while stirring. The sulphinic chloride separates as an oil. The sulphonic acid employed is produced by passing diazotized o-toluidine into a mixture of cuprous hydrate and diluted sulphurous acid solution. After evolution of nitrogen ceases, the sulphinic acid is precipitated by adding common salt and allowing the mixture to stand. The sodium salt is prepared by dissolving the sulphinic acid in sodium-carbonate solution. Saccharin.-o-Toluene sulphonamide is produced by introducing o-toluene sulphonic chloride into a mixture of alcohol and concentrated aqueous ammonia at about 40‹ C. This product, which separates at once, is converted into saccharin in very good yield and with only a very small admixture of sulphamidobenzoic acid by oxidizing it with potassium permanganate and caustic soda, one-half to two-thirds of the alkali produced in the reaction being neutralized by slowly adding diluted sulphuric acid, while care is taken to keep the mixture alkaline to the end. The temperature at which the oxidation is conducted varies with the degree of concentration of the mixture. The saccharin produced is precipitated by a mineral acid.
Patent GB-190006564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reflectors for Electric Incandescence Lamps
Inventor: GAERTNER RUDOLF
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 6564. Gaertner, R. April 7. Reflectors; shades.- A reflecting-shade b, for a screw - capped electric incandescent lamp, is made of glass, porcelain, or other ceramic material, coated internally with a platinum glaze, and united to a moulded neck a ; this can be slid or screwed on the cap of the lamp, which can then be placed in an ordinary screw-threaded holder
Patent GB-190017323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pumps.
Inventor: LANGE CARL
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 17,323. Lange, C., and Feindt, H. Sept. 29. Delivery, regulating.- Consists of means for automatically stopping or reducing the delivery when the demand on the pump is reduced, and is described in connection with an air or gas compressing pump. Between the two pump chambers is a casing having two apertures r each communicating with one of the chambers and containing a piston valve s normally pressed by an adjustable spring against the delivery pressure, to which the outer end of the valve is exposed. Thus, on this pressure reaching a predetermined limit, the holes r communicate through the groove t, and the fluid merely passes from one end of the pump to the other.
Patent GB-190017627-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device adapted for Use in Suspending Articles of Various Kinds.
Inventor: LONGFIELD JOHN EDMUND
Filed: 1900-10-04
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 17,627. Longfield, J. E., Hardy, W., and Hardy, J. J., [trading as Hardy Bros.]. Oct. 4. Clip suspenders. - Walking - sticks and other articles are suspended by means of a device consisting of arms A, pivoted at their upper ends at B, and provided at the other ends with gripping- arms a, the arms A crossing as shown. In Fig. 1 a walking-stick is shown suspended by the device. The movement of the arms is limited by suitable stops.
Patent GB-190101002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wicks for Burning Petroleum and other Oils or Spirits.
Inventor: O'BRIEN JOHN OWDEN
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 1002. O'Brien, J. 0., [Soc. Anon. Franþaise des Becs Julhe]. Jan. 15. Wicks for annular, incandescent, and other burners are formed by juxtaposing asbestos paper ribbons, with or without the interposition between every two asbestos paper ribbons of ribbons of cotton web, silicated at the upper edge. The juxtaposed ribbons 1 of asbestos paper are placed in a rectilinear, annular, or other trough or holder 2, in which a uniform layer 4 of cotton may be arranged to facilitate the access to the wick proper of the oil or spirit supplied by the tubes 5, the wick being finally fastened or cemented in the trough or holder by a silicate. When cotton web silicated at its upper edge is alternated with the asbestos paper ribbon, the two outer ribbons are of asbestos paper silicated on both sides. Wicks liable to be subjected to a great heat, as in burners for heating, are entirely formed of asbestos paper ribbons connected together, each ribbon being silicated on both sides.
Patent GB-190109902-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Fixing Bolts Screws and similar Articles in Soft Substances such as Wood.
Inventor: THIOLLIER JEAN VINCENT EMMANUE
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 9902. Thiollier, J. V. E. May 13. Screw sockets; nails, sockets for; nuts.-Bolts, spikes, screws, and the like are fixed in wood, such as a railway sleeper, or stone &c. by first boring a hole in the wood &c., threading it, and then inserting a helical metal coil. The shank of the spike or the threads a of the bolt A engage with the coil B, either directly as shown in Fig. 1, or indirectly. Fig. 3 shows a method in which the bolt engages a nut C, formed externally like the coil B and fixed to it or otherwise.
Patent GB-190113031-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Controlling Valves pertaining to Steam-generators, Superheaters and the like.
Inventor: WILSON REGINALD PAGE
Filed: 1901-06-26
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 13,031. Wilson, R. P. June 26. Superheaters, steam.-To prevent the stop valve of a boiler from being opened until the flooding valve of the superheater has been closed, a locking device is provided on one valve, which can only be operated by the key or handle used to operate the other, and which cannot be removed from either valve until it is closed. Or the two valves may be arranged to be operated only by a single key, which can only be removed from either valve when closed. Figs. 2 and 3 show one form of locking- device applied to a stop valve. The spindle is locked by a pivoted friction catch e turned by the key f. The key has a projection to engage a notch f<2> so that it can only be inserted and removed through a hole in the plate c when the spindle is locked, and the spindle can only be locked when the valve is closed. A modified method of mounting the device on the valve is illustrated in the Specification. Fig. 8 shows a flooding-valve for a superheater, which is to be operated by the same key, a plate h being provided having a hole with a notch through which the key can be inserted only when the valve is closed. Fig. 7 shows a modified arrangement. The stop valve is screwed down by a ratchet brace f <x>, which can only be disengaged from the spindle when the valve is closed, being kept in place at other times by the shield k. In the case of a battery of boilers, the valves of each boiler may be controlled by a separate key.
Patent GB-190116432-A (GB)
Title: Improved Valve Gear for Pumps, Air Compressors, Blowing Engines and the like
Inventor: CROWE EDWARD
Filed: 1901-08-15
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 16,432. Crowe, E. May 17, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Pump valve gear-Fig. 1 shows the gear in its elementary form at one end of the cylinder. The valves (suction 3 and delivery 4) are positively closed by the cam-actuated rod 8, and are held closed until the excess of pressure on one side is sufficient to keep the valve closed against the action of a weight 6, or spring, which opens the valve when, at the beginning of the next stroke, the pressures are equalized. Fig. 2 shows the principle carried out in the case of a delivery valve 4 by means of a trip gear. The valve is closed by a dash-pot link 17 operated from a wrist-plate or cam, and is held closed (in case the pressure difference is insufficient) by a catch 25 engaging the nose 24 of the valve lever. A piston 28, connected to the catch 25, is exposed on one side to the delivery pressure, and on the other to the pressure in the pump cylinder, and holds the catch engaged till these pressures become equal. A spring 33 then disengages the catch, and the valve is opened by the pressure of the dash-pot spring 21, which, meanwhile, has been compressed. In a modification, in which lift valves are used, the valves are opened by springs applied to their spindles, and closed by levers actuated through links and springs from a wrist-plate.