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Patent GB-189725196-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved System of Signalling on Railways, and Apparatus used therein.
Inventor: HULLAH CHARLES ROBERT
Filed: 1897-10-30
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 25,196. Hullah, C. R., Lord, J. E. C., and Allan, H. Oct. 30. Fog and audible signals; signals on engines; indicators and repeaters, signal; signalling to cabins; contacts, electric.-Three insulated rails 1, 2, 3 are mounted between the ordinary rails adjacent, respectively, to the 'distant,' 'home,' and 'starting' signals, and are connected up to the electromagnets 16, 17, 18 of the polarized indicators 19, 20, 21 in the signal cabin. The rails are inclined at both ends, and are screwed to suitable insulators fixed to the sleepers, the rail 2 being set higher than 1, and the rail 3 higher than 2. The return leads from the indicators are connected through the contacts 12, 13, 14, battery 23, and earth to the ordinary rail, when the ordinary signal levers &c. 6, 7, 8 are in the `safety' portion, as shown, but when the signal levers are put to 'danger,' they break the contacts 12, 13, 14 and connect the contacts 9, 10, 11, so completing the indicator circuits in the opposite direction from the rails 1, 2, 3 to the ordinary rail through the battery 22. The indicator circuits are completed between the ordinary rails and rails 1, 2, 3 when the engine, which is provided with the apparatus shown in Fig. 2, passes over the corresponding rails 1, 2, 3. When the roller 38 on the vertically-movable insulated rod 37 strikes the rail 1, it raises the rod and causes the metal collar 39 to connect the contacts 41, 42, so completing the circuit from the indicator 19, through the rail 1, rod 37, contact 42, electromagnet of the miniature semaphore 48, binding-screw g, and engine frame to the ordinary rail. Thus, according to whether the signal lever 6 connects the contacts 12 or 9, the indicator 19 and semaphore 48 are moved to the corresponding 'safety' or ' danger' position. The operation in passing over the rails 2, 3 is similar. The rod 37 is connected by a cord 44 &c. to the pointer 46, which, owing to the rod being raised to a different height by the different rails, shows on the indicator 47 over which rail the engine is passing. When one of the indicators 19, 20, 21 is moved to 'safety' or 'danger,' its pointer completes with the corresponding contact 29 &c., or 24 &c., a circuit which operates the bell 33 or the bell 28. When the circuit is broken, the return movement of the hammer 32 or 27 sounds the bell 35 or 34. These signals indicate to the signalman the location of the train and the position of the ordinary signals. A bell 52 on the engine gives a similar indication to the driver, the bell circuit being completed by the movement of the rod 37 and also by the miniature semaphore magnet striking the contact 51. In a modification, the miniature semaphore is replaced by a coloured screen indicator. The indicator 47 may be dispensed with, and the rails 1, 2, 3 mounted at the same level.
Patent GB-189726307-A (GB)
Title: Igniting Device for Bicycle Lamps.
Inventor: RAFEL WILL
Filed: 1897-11-11
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 26,307. Rafel, W., and Knoerzer, C. G. June 2, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Velocipede lamps. -- An improved lighting-device is described. The roughened arm G fixed to the casing carries a spring arm H, having a recess H<3> to guide the match to the right place. After lighting the lamp, the match is withdrawn sideways so that scraping its head off on the wick is avoided.
Patent GB-189726892-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance to be attached to Bicycles for the Prevention of Skidding.
Inventor: NEWMAN EBENEZER
Filed: 1897-11-17
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 26,892. Newman, E. Nov. 17. Safety wheels and supports for bicycles to prevent skidding. An arm A, pivoted on the rearwheel axle, is provided at its lower end with two spring-mounted rollers B, and connected at its upper end with a spring arrangement comprising telescopic tubes E, F and an enclosed spring G, which holds the rollers off the ground. The arm is moved, to bring the rollers into contact with the ground, by means of a wire J which may be wound on a roller controlled by a ratchet and pawl device K, L. A notch D is formed in the arm A and a detent C is fixed to the frame.
Patent GB-189727759-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Alarm Bell and Brake for Cycles.
Inventor: PRICHARD RICHARD GRIFFITH
Filed: 1897-11-25
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 27,759. Prichard, R. G. Nov. 25. Velocipede bells.-A roller e on a spindle d, running in spring arms c, secured to the front of the brake-block frame b<2>, is rotated by the front wheel T of the bicycle &c. when the brake rod is slightly depressed. A spindle f<1>, carrying a dome f, is clamped to the brake rod b, and a sleeve g on the spindle is driven from the roller spindle by a cord i and pulleys d<1>, h<2>. The sleeve carries the striking-mechanism, consisting of an arm having a loosely-mounted disc at each end which strike an internal projection on the dome when the bell is operated, Further, depression of the brake rod to apply the brake causes the spring arms to yield, slackening the tension in the cord, which then ceases to drive the bell.
Patent GB-189728143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Tubes, Sheaths, Cylindrical Coverings and the like from Paper, Parchment and Textile or other Similar or Suitable Flexible Fabrics or Materials.
Inventor: SACHSENROEDER GUSTAV HEINRICH
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 28,143. Sachsenr÷der, G. H. Nov. 30. Paper and celluloid pipes and tubes. - These are made from sheets of paper or other celluloid material, or of fabric, parchment, or the like. The sheets are laid in a pile, with their edges forming steps, and are cemented together. They are then rolled round a mandrel by rollers, dies, or the like, and their edges are cemented together. The tube when formed is shown in Fig. 4, and consists of concentric layers the edges of which break joint with one another.
Patent GB-189806424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Saddles.
Inventor: MCLARTY JAMES AINSLEIGH
Filed: 1898-03-16
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 6424. McLarty, J. A. March 16. Saddles for bicycles. A saddle is constructed of two adjustable sections a, a', consisting of padded metal frameworks pivoted in front and locked, in the required position, to a curved bar I, Fig. 3. The spring F may be of any shape, but is shown as of flat steel secured in front to the pivot pin and passing through a loop on the said bar. Each seat section has secured to its underside a cup fitting over an inflated ball resting on a similar cup, which is secured to the bar I by a nut on the inflating-nozzle. Helical steel springs may replace the air springs shown.
Patent GB-189818178-A (GB)
Title: Acetylene Gas Generators and Containers.
Inventor: WALKER WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-08-24
Granted: 1899-08-24
Abstract: 18,178. Walker, W. Aug. 24. Gas holders.-A holder for use with acetylene generators H, H<1>, and at any distance from them, consists of a vessel having two compartments K, M, connected by a chamber L. The lower compartment is filled with water, which, as the gas enters by the tube G, is driven up to the compartment M.
Patent GB-189819866-A (GB)
Title: Automatically Locking the Wheels of Luggage Trucks or Trolleys.
Inventor: GIBBONS FRANCIS JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1898-09-19
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 19,866. Gibbons, F. J. J. Sept. 19. Hand-trucks.-Relates to means for locking the wheels of railway platform trolleys when left unattended. The guided bolts j are projected into holes o in the wheels, when the truck is not in use, by pivoted weights m, or springs. On lifting the hinged portion a of the handle, the guided cord h is stretched and draws the hook-bolts j from the holes o. In modifications, the handle is in one piece and the cord is operated by a pivoted lever, or the cord is dispensed with and the handle operates a journalled shaft carrying weighted pawls which normally engage with ratchet teeth formed on the wheels.
Patent GB-189819886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling Railway Trolleys, Lorries, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: RYDER HENRY MARTYN
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1899-09-20
Abstract: 19,886. Ryder, H. M. Sept. 20. Brakes; hand-trucks. -Relates to means for preventing r a i l w a yplatform trolleys, lorries, and other vehicles from starting w h e n left unattended. The brake blocks D carried by the bar E are applied to the wheels by springs S on the rod F when the handle is in the position shown. When the handle is lowered to pull or push the vehicle, the rod J pushes back the bar E and releases the wheels. A single coach spring may be substituted for the springs S.
Patent GB-189820750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Controlling Distant Gas Burners.
Inventor: POST WILHELM
Filed: 1898-10-01
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 20,750. Post, W. Oct. 1. Lighting and extinguishing gas in street and other lamps from a distance. A constant supply of gas passes through the passage d in the shell and groove c in the plug to the pilot tube e. Passages k, l in the shell are in line with apertures h, i in the plug having a ratchet-wheel s rotated by the anchor escapement r, r' which is formed with the weighted armature of an electromagnet. The wheel s has twice as many teeth as there are apertures h or i, and every time the armature is attracted the wheel is advanced one tooth and the gas is alternately lighted and extinguished. Fig. 6 shows a modified plug suitable for use with a plug of the construction shown in Fig. 7, for lighting lamps simultaneously and extinguishing them in groups.
Patent GB-189821609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Domestic Fire-places.
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1898-10-14
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 21,609. Robinson, J. T. Oct. 14. Fuel-economizers; heat-radiators.-Wedge-shaped firebricks or blocks A, made of fireclay &c., are inserted in a fuel container or the grate E of a domestic fireplace, for the purposes of reducing the consumption of fuel and of radiating the heat. The diagonal surface of the bricks in contact with the fuel is preferably fluted or corrugated, and the back and sides may be hollowed or curved.
Patent GB-189827585-A (GB)
Title: Seams for Sewed Articles.
Inventor: GAMMONS WELCOME PENNSON
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 27,585. Gammons, W. P. Dec. 31. Trimmings; seams.-Relates to seams for sewed articles. The invention is described in its application for joining together the ends of a hat binding, the object being to prevent the stitches from being exposed when the binding is stretched over the edge of a stiff hat brim. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the seam, and Fig. 2 a vertical section through it. The stitches start at a point 1, about midway in the width of the pieces which are to be joined together, and are then continued to and slightly beyond one edge 2, then in an opposite direction to and slightly beyond the other edge 3, and then back to the point of commencement. After the formation of the seam the ends B are ironed back on to the main portion A of the binding.
Patent GB-189901577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Closers.
Inventor: DURRANT ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 1577. Durrant, A. E. Jan. 23 Door-closing apparatus. -Consists of a cylinder B which is pivoted to the door frame by the bolt C. A piston D working in the cylinder is pivoted to the door by a pin G. When the door is opened, a spiral spring B' is compressed so that it closes the door again when it is released. Too rapid closing is prevented by oil contained in the cylinder, which has to pass through a small hole d<2> in the piston. In a modification, the oil is dispensed with, and a short spiral is placed in the barrel to check closing.
Patent GB-189906645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints and Connections for Extensible Structures.
Inventor: FIEDELER HERMANN
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 6645. Fiedeler, H. March 28. Joints and connections.-Slotted key-plates S, of wood, papier mÔchÚ, or sheet metal, and interlocked with one another at right-angles, are inserted in slits in timbers or rods P to form a structure which can be readily extended vertically, longitudinally, or laterally. The metal plates may have tongues stamped out to form stops for the rods as shown in Fig. 10, or they may be corrugated or stamped to the shape shown in Fig. 11.
Patent GB-189908151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with the Manufacture of Hats.
Inventor: GAMMONS WELCOME PENNSON
Filed: 1899-04-18
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 8151. Gammons, W. P. April 18. Leathers or sweat bands; soft hats.- The sweat band B, and reed cloth C containing the reed, are sewn into a soft hat in the manner shown in Fig. 3<a>. The stitches c connect the sweat band, reed cloth, and edge a of the hat; the stitches d pass over the sweat band and edge of the hat, and secure the reed snugly in the bight of the reed cloth. Fig. 2<a> shows the stitch to a larger scale, and Fig. 4<a> the manner in which the ends of the reed cloth are lapped.
Patent GB-189909650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slippers.
Inventor: SCHURIG CARL HERRMANN
Filed: 1899-05-08
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 9650. Schurig, C. H., and Pr³fer, C. May 8. Slippers; uppers; soles.-The soles of slippers are dished as shown in Figs. 2 and 4. In Fig. 2 the edges are turned outwards and sewn to the similarly-directed edges of the uppers. In the shoe shown in Fig. 4 the edges of the sole are not turned outwards, while the edge. of the upper is turned inwards over the seam and held in that position by the lining. The insole may be of leather, or of some soft and warm material.
Patent GB-189909994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sad Irons.
Inventor: LAMB WILBERT W
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 9994. Lamb, W. W., Kraemer, P. G., and Lamb, G. A. May 11. Vapour burners.-Relates to a hand-iron heated internally by means of vaporized liquid fuel. Fig. 2 shows a sectional elevation, and Fig. 3 a sectional plan. Liquid from the reservoir 18 passes through the coil 17 and zig-zag tube 15 running above the burner 23 to the generator, which is provided with a narrow channel 22 communicating with the well 20. The vapour escapes through an opening governed by the needle-valve 27, and passes to the burner 23 across the space 25, beneath which is placed the drip-cup 26. Two perforated air tubes 30, 31 run parallel to the burner 23, and suitable air-holes are made in the walls of the iron. The cover 37 is detachably connected to the iron. A protecting-shield 43 is secured between the uprights 40, 41.
Patent GB-189910721-A (GB)
Title: An Automatic Device for Preventing Racing of Marine Engines.
Inventor: BOWIE PETER
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,721. Bowie, P., and Guilford, W. May 23. Pendulum governors.-Racing of marine engines is prevented by means of a pendulum A, which hangs vertically when the ship is on an even keel, but swings so as to operate the engine throttle valve D when the ship pitches. A spring E is provided for opening the throttle again, and suitable stops for the pendulum are provided. The pendulum may either act through levers, or may be on the valve spindle itself.
Patent GB-189915492-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Spanner or Wrench.
Inventor: WILSON JOHN
Filed: 1899-07-28
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 15,492. Wilson, J., Morrison, W., and Knox, J. July 28. S p a n n e r s and wrenches. - The spanner or wrench is specially for use in places difficult of access. A disc E formed with jaws C is pivoted on a pin D projecting from a bracket B formed on the handle A. The disc is formed with ratchet teeth for engagement with a pawl F pivoted to the handle and kept in place by a spring g. The disc is kept normally on its pin D by a projection h, but may be removed by turning the disc until the jaws C come opposite the projection. Thus discs with different sized jaws may be secured to the same handle. Flats may be formed at f<1> so that the proper end of the pawl F may be held against the disc, whichever way the disc is put on its pin D. A single-acting pawl may be used. The jaws C, whether the disc E is made removable from its pin D or otherwise, may be varied by using liners L held in place by a spring catch M. One of the jaws C may slide and have a screw adjustment.
Patent GB-189917786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Telegraph Apparatus.
Inventor: BROWN SIDNEY GEORGE
Filed: 1899-09-02
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 17,786. Brown, S. G. Sept. 2. Punching and perforating machines for telegraph tapes.-Relates to translating or receiving telegraph apparatus in which the period of + and - currents received in submarine telegraphy are broken up into their initial impulses for retransmission either directly with or without curb currents or by means of a perforated strip, the strip being the form in which the message is received. When it is desired to punch a strip, the contact-mechanism is replaced by cam-actuated strikers for operating the punches. Fig. 5 shows the apparatus, in which A, B are the motor-driven shafts with clutches controlled by magnets I, I' for the + and - impulses, and M is a central shaft with clutch mechanism for the spacer punch. The cam-actuated rods o', q<1> for the strikers P, R are connected by levers and links to levers which bear on the end of the lever V in connection with the detent mechanism T. The lever V coacts with the lever V<1> to bring the clutch on the shaft M into action for operating the spring striker S. The detent mechanism T is wound up each time that a signal striker is operated, and runs down when the signal currents cease until a predetermined number of perforations have been made, when the pin t<2> is brought into contact with the stop t<3>, and the apparatus is arrested. The punches are arranged in the ordinary manner, so that the spacing-punch can act by itself or together with a signal punch, the paper being fed by a pin-wheel.
Patent GB-190002663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Regenerative and other Furnaces and Muffles and in Bricks therefor.
Inventor: GIBBONS WILLIAM PIKE
Filed: 1900-02-10
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 2663. Gibbons, W. P., and Gibbons, G. B. A. Feb. 10. Bricks for furnaces and muffles. The air and gas passages of regenerative settings for retort and other furnaces, and the linings of the walls of other furnaces and muffles are constructed of bricks with cavities, as shown in Fig. 4. In the case of regenerative and like passages, as shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 1, these bricks are used in connection with shouldered struts H of the form shown in Fig. 5. The bricks are also formed with interlocking tongues and grooves or with grooves only. In the latter case, the grooves are filled with fireclay when the wall or lining is being built.
Patent GB-190006300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Tyres.
Inventor: BREWER ERNEST DALTON
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 6300. Brewer, E. D. April 4. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The tyre consists of short discs a, of india-rubber, indiarubber and canvas, or like material closely threaded on wires w, of which the ends w<1> are turned back or otherwise adapted to hold the discs together. The wires w may be sufficiently long to extend completely round the wheel, or, when the wires are shorter, the tyre may be formed in lengths. The tyre is secured either by forcing the discs into the rim or by connecting together the ends of the wires w to form a wired-on tyre. The discs are cut and placed so that any grain in the material is radial to the wheel, and the holes h through which pass the wires w are small.
Patent GB-190008712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cut Nails and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: GORSE ARTHUR EDMUND
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 8712. Gorse, A. E., Probert, G. A., and Peed, J. May 11. Nails.--Nails with a parallel shank and central point, as shown in Fig. 10, are made from a strip A of steel or other metal by the use of special dies, the strip being turned over at each cut in the usual way. Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Figs. 2 and 4 plans, of the various dies. The upper cutting-die D has a central part d<1> with a horizontal face p and vertical face q. It has also a part d<2> with horizontal and vertical faces ; but the vertical face s is inclined at an angle to the face q. The die D has lastly a part d' with a vertical face t in the plane of the face q, and a face inclined to the face p. The parts d<1>, d<2>, d<3> form respectively the parallel shank, the head, and the point of the nail blank shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2. The lower cutter has horizontal and vertical faces v, w, x, as shown. The point b<3>, Fig. 4, is centralized in a vertical direction by the face k<1>, and in a horizontal direction by the face k' of the die K, the dies D and F acting in conjunction with the die K. The die F grips and shapes the nail shank against the die J, and the head is formed by the die H.
Patent GB-190009027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Feeding Machines for Carding Engines and similar Purposes.
Filed: 1900-05-16
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 9027. Pintner, R., and Lancashire Felt Co. May 16. Feeding carding-engines &c.-In hopper feeding- machines, the material is pressed up to the face of the spiked lattice A by means of a board D, which is mounted to run on inclined guides F, G. For filling purposes &c. the board is withdrawn by a chain H, which may carry a weight for the purpose of reducing the pressure of the board on the material.