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Patent GB-189819173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pedals and Cranks for Cycles and other Pedal Propelled Machines.
Filed: 1898-09-08
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 19,173. Bryce, W., and Humber & Goddard. Sept. 8. Ball bearings for cycles and similar pedalpropelled machines. The crank a is provided with a hole of two diameters to receive a bolt c forming the pedal pin. A sleeve d takes over the pin c, and is provided with a cone at one end, while the other end is screwed to receive an adjustable cone d<6>. A feather on the sleeve takes into the crank end and prevents the rotation of the sleeve. The pedal hub e carries the frame e', and has ball cups e<3>, e<4> adapted to make with the cones on the sleeve races for the balls g. Each end of the hub is closed by a dust-proof cap m. A nut n engages the screwed end of the pin c and serves to connect the pin to the crank, to lock the cone d<6> of the ball bearings, and to clamp the sleeve d in position. An additional lock-nut may be screwed at the back of the nut n.
Patent GB-189823849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Wagon Brakes.
Inventor: MCINTOSH JOHN FARQUHARSON
Filed: 1898-11-12
Granted: 1899-05-31
Abstract: 23,849. McIntosh, J. r., and Ruthven, A. St. C. Nov. 12. Brakes.-Relates to band-brakes for wagons which can be applied from either side and held on or off without the use of pins, wedges, or other fastenings. The blocks are applied by a rocking shaft to which is keyed the lever B shaped as shown. A shaft A, carried by brackets bolted to the wagon sides, has at one end a hand-lever and at the other a crank D keyed on it. To this crank is rigidly attached a hand-lever E or a hand-wheel, and it has pivoted to it a link F in which is mounted a loose roller. When the crank is rotated, the link pulls the lever B down and applies the brakes. In a modification, the crank and lever E are made in one piece, and the link is pin-jointed to the lever B. In another, the crank carries a pin working in the slotted end of the lever B or vice versÔ. In others, the shaft A carries a toothed segment engaging a rack projecting from the lever B.
Patent GB-189826200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Preserving Embossed or Raised Designs, Patterns, or Projections upon Paper or like Material, and in the Making of Wrappers, Padding, Packing, Lining, Coverings and such like from such Paper or like Material.
Inventor: BATHGATE GEORGE
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 26,200. Bathgate, G. Dec. 12. Embossing and stamping.-Relates to the production and preservation of embossed or raised designs, patterns, or the like upon paper, cloth, or like materials, and to the making of wrappers, padding, packing, linings, coverings, framings, mouldings, and the like from the embossed &c. materials. The cells or cavities formed in the material during the embossing or stamping operation are filled with ground cork or an equivalent material ; the cork &c. may be held in place by means of an adhesive substance, such as glue or gum, or by means of a backing-sheet of paper, cloth, or the like. Wrappers for bottles may be made by passing two sheets of paper, separated by ground cork, between two rollers, one or both of which may be pattern rollers ; the embossed double sheet is then cut to length. When a soft or pliable filling is required molten glue and glycerine may be mixed with the cork, and when a hard filling is required the cork may be mixed with glue or plaster of Paris.
Patent GB-189826476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: BURROUGHS CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1898-12-14
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 26,476. Burroughs, C. E. Dec. 14. Primary batteries. - Relates to dry batteries, which may be of the LeclanchÚ type. A is the carbon electrode, and B the depolarizing-mixture, which is enclosed in a wrapper C around which the absorbent material E for the electrolyte is packed so as to be uniform in density and with a comparatively smooth, regular, and level outer face. The electrolyte is then absorbed by the material E, after which the cylindrical z i n c electrode F, which may be made up of two or more sections, is placed around the material E and is of such a size as to compress the same. A layer G of saturated absorbent material is placed i n t h e upper part of the cell, and this is in t u r n covered by a fluid-proof diaphragm 9, a layer H of dry absorbent material, a diaphragm 10 similar to 9, and a layer 12 of tar, wax, or the like. 13 is a gas exit.
Patent GB-189902509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes or Cases for the Conveyence or Transmission of Fruit, Flowers, Eggs or other Articles of a Frail Nature.
Inventor: HIERN WILLIAM ALFRED
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 2509. Hiern, W. A., and Fanshawe, F. R. Feb. 3. Packing-cases.-A case for fruit, flowers, eggs, and other fragile articles is formed with a false bottom, which slides within the sides and ends and is cushioned by springs C, or by air devices so as to prevent the contents from being violently shaken when the box is placed on the ground. To prevent the lower edges of the sides from coming on the ground, the bottom B is provided with adjustable feet b consisting of bolts surrounded by rubber. Adjustable bands a on the sides have turned-in ends at the base which limit the downward movement of the bottom B. In a modification, the sliding bottom may euclose the lower part of the box, and longitudinal bars may be substituted for the feet b.
Patent GB-189906443-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pocket Galvanometer.
Inventor: BEEZ CARL
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6443. Beez, C. March 24. Galvanometers.-A pocket galvanometer or voltmeter for cell testing is provided with terminals a, b having contact-points e, f. One terminal b is secured detachably to the galvanometer case by the screw d. The other terminal a is connected to the galvanometer by a flexible conductor c. Each terminal has a hole to receive the point of the other, when not in use, the terminal b being then detached from the case.
Patent GB-189922397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes.
Inventor: CLEATHERO EDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 22,397. Cleathero, E. T. Nov. 9. Brakes.-Relates to brakes specially applicable to stop-cylinder printing-machines. A brake shoe 1 is carried by a frame 5 sliding radially of the brake-wheel 2 on the stud guides 4, 8. In the frame 5 is pivoted at 23 a brake lever 18 pivoted at one end to the brake strap 3. The other end of the brake strap is connected to the framing 10 in the usual manner. Through the end 22 of the lever 18 passes the brake rod 17, connected at its lower end to a lever 14 pivoted at 15 and operated by a cam 12. A collar 19 is fixed on the end of the rod 17. When the cam 12 operates the lever 14, the rod 17 is pushed up and, through the spring 20, operates the lever 18 so as to apply both the brake shoe 1 and the strap 3 to the wheel 2.
Patent GB-190004173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Apparatus for the Treatment and Disposal of Sewage.
Inventor: CAMERON DONALD
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 4173. Cameron, D., Commin, F. J., and Martin, A. J. March 5. S e w a g e, treating ; bacteriological p r ocesses; settling; sewers, treating in; tanks. - Relates to means for removing solid matters from sewage on its way to the outfall, so as to reduce the amount of pumping necessary. A septic tank or tanks are arranged as high as possible in the course of the outfall sewer, and grit chambers may be used for separating the heavy solids. The solid matters, separated from the sewage in the septic tanks, are acted upon in the way described in Specification No. 21,142, A.D. 1895. Any available source of power may be employed for raising the sewage, such as a heat engine using the gases generated in the septic tanks. The work may be performed by a pump or by means of air compressed by an engine, or by a direct jet of steam, or by the pressure of steam upon the sewage, or by steam used in an injector. In some cases, the sewage from a low-lying area may be raised by means of that from a higher district, a jet pump or other suitable hydraulic apparatus being employed. Deposits are withdrawn from the tanks by means of slotted pipes, as described in Specification No. 23,042, A.D. 1896. The deposits may be removed automatically by the means shown in section in Fig. 2. A pipe 2, provided with a valve 3, connects the slotted discharge pipe 4 with a collecting-chamber 1, which communicates, by means of a pipe 5 and valve 6, with the septic tank, or chamber 7 communicating with the tank. The chamber 1 may be fitted with a cover. A current of air, caused by the combustion of gas from the septic tanks, may be employed in ventilating the sewers.
Patent GB-190006452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Covers for Dust and Slop Carts or Vans, Waggons and other similar Conveyances.
Inventor: HAILSTONE CORNELIUS
Filed: 1900-04-06
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 6452. Hailstone, C. April 6. Covers and roofs, cart, wagon, van, and like.- The sliding covers b, b<1> of dust and slop carts &c. have longitudinal stiffening-bars c, the ends of which carry rollers d working on angle-irons a, a<1> attached to the ends of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190006717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direct Acting Engines, the Invention being particularly adapted to Pneumatic Drills.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 6717. Justice, P. M., [Standard Railway Equipment Co.]. April 10. Oscillating-cylinder engines; connecting-rods; valves and valve gear; starting and stopping; reversing.-Relates to direct-acting oscillating-engines, especially adapted for pneumatic drills. Figs. 1 and 2 show sections at right-angles to each other. The three cylinders w, rocking on a valvular hollow spindle x, contain pistons o working on a three-throw crank l. This crank shaft is carried in ball bearings n formed in the end covers a of a casing c enclosing the whole engine and supporting the drill spindle l, which is driven by toothed gear k, g from the crank shaft. The connecting-rods engage with the cranks by means of ball-bearing eyes q formed thus :-Rings r with the ball races in them are placed in position on the cranks, and over them are then placed the eyes q; holes v are then made, through which the balls are introduced, an extra one u serving to prevent lateral separation of the ring and eye after a plug has been inserted at v. The engine is started, stopped, and revered by a rotary valve at 13, by which the functions of the steam and exhaust passages and ports can be interchanged. The valve is composed of a compound shell 11, 12, with a cavity on one side and a port on the other, by which, on rotating it, either of the passages 18, 19 in the spindle x can be put in communication with the supply pipe 14 and the other opened to the atmosphere, or both may be closed.
Patent GB-190008149-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Measure of Length for use with Rolled Goods.
Inventor: SHAW GEORGE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-05-02
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 8149. Shaw, G. A., and Sawyer, E. L. May 2. Measures of length. -T h e apparatus is for measuring the length of rolls of fabrics, carpets, sheet metals, &c. without unfolding them. It consists of an arrangement A similar to a fishing reel secured to a bar B on the end of which is journalled a handle D. A measuring cord or tape a<1> is wound on the reel, passed through a hollow flat finger C, and is fitted at the end with a hook a<2>. The hook is secured to the inside of the free end of the fabric or roll, and the finger is then worked round between the successive folds until it comes to the other end.
Patent GB-190011267-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Glass Tiles.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1900-06-21
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 11,267. Imray, O., [Opalite Tile Co.]. June 21. Drawings to Specification. Tiles, glass. A sheet of opal or coloured glass is rolled to a standard thickness, placed on a flattening-stone, and fire-polished by passing a flame over it and rubbing the surface with a wooden block. It is then annealed by passing it through a leer. The back of the sheet is roughened by applying broken glass, sand. or other backing, and a flux, re-heating the sheet on a flattening-stone, and annealing it a second time. The sheet is afterwards cut into tiles, which are of uniform thickness and colour. Tiles with patterns are produced by rolling the glass on a table with the design formed on it. The flux and broken glass are applied at once to the back of the hot sheet, which is immediately placed in the flattening-oven, and is afterwards annealed, and cut into tiles.
Patent GB-190013796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Delivering Controlled Quantities of Water and Preventing Waste thereof.
Inventor: RUTNAGUR SORABJI MUNCHERJI
Filed: 1900-08-01
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 13,796. Rutnagur, S. M. Aug. 1. Measured quantities, delivering.-Controlled quantities of water are delivered, from a water supply for household &c. purposes, and waste prevented by a plug or screw-down valve opened and closed by a hindle h or closed automatically by a tippler g. The apparatus is enclosed in a box or chamber a having an outlet k. The outlet pipe c<1> leads to a receptacle m having an ordinary exit branch e and a branch d feeding water to the tippler having a weighted part g<1> which rests against a stop i when the valve is open. The valve can be closed by the handle h, but, if left open, closes automatically after a predetermined amount of water has been delivered. The valve may be situated outside the casing a. The chamber m may be dispensed with, when the branch is connected to the outlet pipe. In applying the invention to a spring push valve, the operating-spindle carries an eccentric disc which operates the push.
Patent GB-190015730-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Material, or Composition, suitable for use as an Electrical Cement and Insulator.
Inventor: TATHAM EDWIN
Filed: 1900-09-04
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 15,730. Matheson, A., and Tatham, M. Sept. 4. Cements.-Relates to a composition applicable as an electric cement or insulating-material. The material consists of sulphur mixed with diatomite whilst melted and a hydrocarbon preferably boiling at about the same temperature as sulphur. The mixture may be re-melted and cooled several times. The material may be coloured, and is capable of being worked by ordinary methods.
Patent GB-190106442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Waggons and Trucks, and other similar Vehicles
Inventor: BOURNE JOHN HENRY WOLSELEY
Filed: 1901-03-27
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 6442. Bourne, J. H. W. March 27. Couplings, automatic and non- automatic. - The shackle A, pivoted to an ordinary or Gedge hook, is slotted at a<2> to receive the pin b<3> or studs of the extension b of the link B. On depressing one of the handles d, the cross-shaft c is rotated so that the cranked portion c<2> slides up the underside of and lifts the shackle A until it engages the recess b<1> of the extension b. Coupling is effected non-automatically by releasing the handle, or, when the vehicles come together, the impact of the buffers jerks the handle downwards, thereby swinging the link out and causing it to drop over the opposite draw-hook. The ends of the shaft c are fitted with handles d' and springs e, Fig. 12.
Patent GB-190115805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Engines.
Inventor: BURGER FRANZ
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 15,805. Burger, F. Aug. 6. Gas and like engines. - Engines using gas or gasoline have two pistons C, D in one cylinder and connected to opposite cranks. The piston D controls the exhaust ports F, and the piston C the admission ports E. But the stroke of the piston C is varied by the governor, so that the ports E may be only partly uncovered when the speed is too high, by connecting it to its rod M by means of a crank 0 having an arm Q which is guided in a slot R and movable link.S controlled by the governor I.
Patent GB-190118032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waterproofing and Drying Walls and the like.
Inventor: SPATZ HEINRICH
Filed: 1901-09-09
Granted: 1902-01-02
Abstract: 18,032. Spatz, H. Sept. 9. Tunnels.- Freshly white-washed tunnels are dried and rendered waterproof by applying a coating of oleine, oleic acid, or other fatty or resinous acids dissolved in benzine, ether, benzole, or other solvents. The acids combine with the lime of the mortar to form an impermeable lining. The composition may be used with coatings of cement and the like.
Patent GB-190200232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Carbonate of Soda and other Crystalline Salts.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-01-03
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 232. Thompson, W. P., [Solvay & Co.]. Jan. 3. Salts, preparing in special forms; sodium carbonate.-Sodium carbonate and other crystalline salts are formed into masses by treating the warm and concentrated solution of the salt by rapid cooling, stirring, or in any other known way producing small crystals with little or no mother lye, placing these crystals with a little of the uncrystallized solution in moulds furnished, if desired, with sunken or raised characters, and compressing the salt under heavy pressure, so that small crystals are formed during the compression, thus consolidating the previously-formed crystals into a solid block. The small crystals of salt may be simply compressed in moulds without any addition.
Patent GB-190209111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electro Magnetic Clutches and Variable Gear.
Filed: 1902-04-19
Granted: 1903-04-18
Abstract: 9111. Northey, P. W., and Electric Motive Power Co. April 19. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to variable-speed gearing applicable for motor vehicles &c. Fig. 1 shows a bevel-gear epicyclic train in which the wheel H is fixed to the driving-shaft, the planetpinions I are carried on arms on the driven shaft, and the wheel G is fixed to a casing F which encloses the gearing. A shell D<2> fitted over the casing F and connected to it by pins carries an armature D which is placed between two annular electromagnets B, C, the one B fixed to the driving- shaft, and the other C to a stationary ring C<2>. When the magnet B is energized, it attracts the armature and the entire gear is carried round with the driving-shaft; when the magnet C is energized, the wheel G is held stationary, the planet pinions roll round it, and the driven shaft moves at a reduced speed. Fig. 2 shows another arrangement; the casing F, which encloses the gearing, carries the armature and the pinions L, L<1>, and the pinions J, K are fixed on the driving and driven shafts respectively. In the gear shown in Fig. 3, an internally and externally toothed eccentric ring M is used to gear the pinion J on the driving-shaft to the internal wheel N fixed to the driven shaft. The armature D is secured to the boss of the eccentric P upon which the wheel M is supported. In all these arrangements, the gearing is enclosed and protected by a casing formed by the component parts.
Patent GB-190213099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Flushing Cisterns
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS
Filed: 1902-06-09
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 13,099. Smith, T., and Molden, J. W. June 9. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. The siphon d is trapped at d, to allow air to collect in the crown d<2>. This air, when liberated by a pipe e and valve g, allows a flush to start. The inlet c<1> is arranged so that the incoming water carries down to the siphon inlet d<3> sufficient air to renew that in the crown d<2>.
Patent GB-190213769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Drill Grinders.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 13,769. Thompson, W. P., [Wilmarth & Morman Co.]. June 17. Sharpening twist and other drills and reamers. Relates to a work-holder for use in a grinding- machine such as that described in Specification No. 2704, A.D. 1900. The drill F rests in the V- shaped holder A, and is prevented from rotating by a bar C adjustably clamped to a block B, which may be adjusted in the vertical groove B<1> by a handle or the like E. Friction between the block and its groove may be caused by a flat spring or otherwise. A broad lip rest, greater than the diameter of the drill, may be used in certain cases in place of the rest C. When the drill shank S is larger than the cutting-part F, the block I comes into use. This block has a V-shaped recess, and slides with friction in a square groove cut in the bottom of the holder A. An opening H enables the drill to be reached with the finger, and also serves as a channel for grit or dust &c.
Patent GB-190216500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Locks
Inventor: FREDERIKSEN ANTON
Filed: 1902-07-24
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 16,500. Frederiksen, A. July 24. Locks, key.-A hollow key stem 1 is secured within the casing of a door &c. lock by a bush 3, and is provided with a chamber 5 divided into maze-like passages for a ball 4. On a ring 7, secured to the chamber 5, and on a dial 6, fixed to the stem and located outside the casing, are letters or numbers corresponding with openings 8 made in the periphery of the chamber. A movable ring 10, provided with one opening 9, is arranged upon the periphery of the chamber, and can be turned so that any desired hole 8 is brought into register with the hole 10. When it is desired to actuate the lock mechanism, the registering holes 8, 9 are brought under a shoot 13 and a ball inserted. By turning the key in the proper manner, the ball 4 is passed through the casing and delivered in the stem 1. It is then pushed forward by a spring-controlled plunger 21, so as to force a sliding bit 15, against the action of the spring 17, into engagement with a lock section 18. The lock mechanism can then be operated by turning the key. Upon releasing the plunger 21, the ball falls down a passage 27 into a receiver 28, and can be taken out by opening the back-plate. The passage 27 may be so arranged that the ball is delivered in the chamber 5 through an opening in the side thereof. In this case, the holes 8 and the ring 10 are dispensed with. The upper part of the shoot 13 may be hinged to allow of the ready removal of any obstruction.
Patent GB-190219829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sheet or Plate Glass
Inventor: HEAL WILLIAM EPHRAIM
IPC: C03B18/04
Filed: 1902-09-16
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 19,829. Heal, W. E. Sept. 10. Glass furnaces. - Relates to the manufacture of sheet or plate glass in any required thickness. The melting-tank 5 is separated by a bridge 10 from a chamber 8 containing molten tin, alloy of tin and copper, or other fusible material 9. Gas is admitted through apertures 7, 12, 31 to heat the tank 5 and chamber 8. The purified molten glass flows over the bridge 10 on to the surface of the molten metal, where it floats out into sheet form. It is drawn by rolls 3, 4 on to the carrying-rolls 19 of the annealing-oven 18. The gas issuing from the ports 31 is rearwardly directed, and superfuses the edges of the sheet as it passes into the wider portion 2<a> of the chamber 2. The bearings of the upper roll 3 are adjustable by means of handwheels, bevel gear, and screwed shafts so as to vary the opening between the rolls. The rolls are of iron, covered with asbestos cord wound on in even layers. The glass sheet passes over a mat 33 of asbestos where it leaves the chamber 2<a>. The glass protects the molten metal from oxidation.