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Patent GB-189825852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleaning or Washing Pyrites, Coal and other Minerals.
Inventor: BURNETT CUTHBERT
Filed: 1898-12-07
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 25,852. Burnett, C., and Newbigin, H. T. Dec. 7. Drawings to Specification. Liquid levels, regulating.-In order to obtain a constant head of water for the supply pipe of a coal and ore washing machine, the supply cistern is formed with a partition having grated openings closed by a roller valve of india-rubber or other flexible material. The valve is operated by a cord attached to a float in the division of the cistern from which the supply pipe is fed, and in which the water is thus maintained at a constant level.
Patent GB-189826321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycling Skirts.
Inventor: SLATTER EDWIN
Filed: 1898-12-13
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 26,321. Slatter, E., Slatter, G., and Richardson, G. W. Dec. 13. Costumes, cyclists'.-Relates to the cycling skirt described in Specification No. 30,069, A.D. 1897. Fig. 1 shows a view of the outer skirt before it is made up. The front part F is about twice the width of the other parts E, G, and the latter are only attached together for a short distance down from the waistband. In the back of the waistband inside the skirt is set the seat piece, Fig. 2, the edges I J, L M being set into the waistband and the edges I 0, M N being attached near the edges of the opening in the back of the skirt, so that, the seat piece being wider below than above, it hangs in a double fold. The seat piece is pleated longitudinally from J<1> to L<1>, and, in order to keep the pleats within the skirt, a strap is attached at its ends to this part, the strap itself being shorter than the distance between the two points on the seat piece to which it is attached.
Patent GB-189901173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Arrangement of the Valves of Steam Steering Apparatus.
Inventor: BINNIE JOHN SILLARS
Filed: 1899-01-18
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1173. Binnie, J. S. Jan. 18. Steering-gear.-Relates to reversing-valves for steam steering-gear. Figs. 1 and 2 show, respectively, cross and longitudinal sections of the reversing-valves, and Fig. 8 a general arrangement of a steering-gear. Steam is supplied to the valvechest c by a branch f<1>, and is exhausted by a branch d. It is distributed to the steering-engines by piston valves. The spaces between and at the ends of these valves communicate with passages e, e' respectively, leading to annular recesses g, g<1> surrounding the exhaust passages d<1>, d<1>. Over each passage d<1> is a rotary-disc valve a or a', surmounted by a second rotary valve b or b<1>. Both pairs are geared together as shown, the upper pair being rotated by a spindle p actuated by the steering-wheel, and the lower pair by a spindle r driven from the chain-barrel. The valves b, b<1> have each, preferably, four ribs i in which are provided passages j. These when in register with ports l, l in the valves a, a<1> afford communication between the passages d<1> and the annular recesses g and g<1>. Between each pair of ribs i is a through port in the valves band b<1>, and these, when in register with the ports l, l, admit steam to the annular recesses g, g<1>. After the valves band b<1> have been rotated to start the engines, the valves a, a' are rotated by the chain-barrel to bring the four valves to their former relative positions.
Patent GB-189902209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Pumps.
Inventor: LUNDWALL FRITZ GUSTAF
Filed: 1899-01-31
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 2209. Lundwall, F. G. Jan. 31. Centrifugal pumps.-Relates to pumps in which the blades &c. rotate in an air vessel, and consists of means for keeping the air vessel supplied with air. The rotating chamber c is covered above, and, in a modification, also below, by a chamber e communicating by the hollow shaft with the outer air. The flow of liquid through the chamber c thus draws a supply of air through the shaft and chamber e. This action may be utilized for air-exhausting purposes, as in connection with the manufacture of electric incandescent lamps.
Patent GB-189903398-A (GB)
Title: Device for Improving the form of the Shoulders of Garments.
Inventor: LUDE CARL
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 3398. Lude, C. Feb. 15. Springs; shoulder pads.-Relates to a substitute for shoulder pads. It consists, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, of a curved band A of steel or other resilient material, strengthened by the attachment to it on the underside of a second similar shorter band B.
Patent GB-189904783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Calculating or Tabulating Apparatus.
Inventor: FYFFE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 4783. Fyffe, W. March 4. Calculating-apparatus.-Relates to ready-reckoners. A disc 24 is mounted to rotate in the casing 21, and its face is marked with segmental columns of values 22, 23, say of wages, corresponding to scales, say of hours, marked, along the edges 20, 25 of a sector-shaped opening, at the rate per week. Thus the scales 20, 25 may be marked respectively “, ¢, ¥, 1, 3, 53 hours and 2, 4, 6, .... 54 hours, the sector shown having 38s. (per week of 54 hours) marked upon it, and in the sectors 22, 23 respectively the values at this rate per week viz. : 2d., 4d., 6d., 8¢d., 2/1¢, .... ú1/17/3¢ and 1/5, 2/10, 4/2¢, .... ú1/18/0. The increasing width of the sectors gives room for the larger values. The disc may be turned by its projecting edge, as shown, or it may be entirely enclosed and be bevel-geared, Fig. 4, to a graduated head 32. Two discs, each graduated on one face only, may be employed.
Patent GB-189904984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1899-03-07
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 4984. Justice, P. M., [Pope Manufacturing Co.]. March 7. Drawings to Specification. Pistons; exhaust-silencers.-A projection on the piston of internal-combustion engines separates the combustion chamber and cylinder at the end of the in-stroke, so that the shock of the explosion shall only act on a small part of the piston. The exhaust is completely burnt in an exhaust chamber, and escapes from it through perforated baffle-plates,
Patent GB-189907459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Circular Knitting Machines.
Inventor: BETTNEY HENRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 7459. Bettney, H. A., and Hammersley, C. W. April 10. Circular knitting-machines.- Relates to machines in which double-ended needles can be transferred from one cylinder to the other to change the pattern of rib. The needles, as shown in Fig. 2, have two swells c, and the jacks, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, have butts i, varying in length according to the changes of rib required, projecting pins j, cut-away portions to fit over the ends and latches of the needles, and recesses to fit the swells c. The lower cam ring is driven by the gear teeth t, and the upper one through a lever v pivoted to a bracket Wand detachably connected to a bracket x on the lower cam ring ; the same bracket drives the sinker cam ring y, which is formed as usual, but with a longer operating part. The sinkers have two prongs, as shown in Fig. 5, and the loops are knocked over on the top and bottom of the upper and lower prongs respectively. The thread 9 is led through a hole in the spindle 2 to the carrier 6, Figs. 1 and 7, which is shaped to act as a latch guard and opener. To transfer certain needles from the frame to the machine cylinder, certain of a series of special cams are brought into action automatically through the pattern mechanism or by hand ; the effect of this is to bring all jacks with a certain length of butt to the position shown in Fig. 12 ; in making this motion, the pins j are raised by cams on the intermediate walls of the needle tricks, thus causing both sets of jacks to disengage from the swells c of the needles ; on further motion, other automatically-operated cams cause the frame needle jacks to push up the machine jacks and needles till the pins j drop off the cams and the machine jacks engage with the needles, when the ordinary cams come into work and the knitting proceeds as usual ; in the meantime, the special transferring- cams have been brought by the pattern mechanism to their normal position. The upper part q of the jacks act as latch guards, when an additional motion is given to the jacks by special cams, the pins j co-operating with grooves 32 in the walls of the tricks. Any ordinary reversing-gear, needlepicking devices for fashioning, tension apparatus, &c. may be fitted to the machine.
Patent GB-189910391-A (GB)
Title: Process and Means for Refining Mineral and Petroleum Oils.
Inventor: MACALPINE THOMAS
Filed: 1899-05-17
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,391. Macalpine, T. May 17. Purifying oils.-An acetylene preparation of manganese, prepared as described in Specification No. 3381, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Acids, alkalies, &c.], is added to mineral or petroleum oil ; after resting, agitation, and settling, the oil is removed and distilled. With impure oils, an alkali or an acid may be used in addition to the manganese compound. The still is preferably worked under reduced pressure by connecting it with an air pump or a condenser.
Patent GB-189911150-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stand or Support for Rolls of Cloth or other Material for Display or other Purposes.
Inventor: WILLIAMS SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 11,150. Williams, S. May 29. Displaying and storing.- Stands for holding rolls of piece goods for display or other purposes are formed of vertical slats a<1> let into slots in cross-shaped bases, formed as shown in Fig. 2. The slat a<1> is, on mounting the roll, passed between the centre board and the fabric. The stand may be laid horizontally or vertically.
Patent GB-189913763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Toy Vehicles, Boats, and the like.
Inventor: SHIPWAY JOHN
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 13,763. Shipway, J. July 4. Mechanical toys.-Relates to toy vehicles &c. for running on the floor or on a suspended cord. Fig. 1 shows a toy boat to be drawn by a cord g. The boat a is pivoted on the support c, and is occitlated by a crank q on the rear axle through a slotted lever t and a link v. A figure k connected to pivoted oars k' is oscillated by the crank q through the rods p, n. When the boat &c. is arranged to run on a cord, the frame carries grooved pulleys e<1>, f<1>, Fig. 2, one of which carries a crank q' which oscillates the boat through a slotted lever t and a link v<1>. In a modification, the boat is not oscillated, but is fitted with an oscillating figure as shown in Fig. 1. The cord w, Fig. 2, is supported on posts x, y<1>, removably fixed to a boss z and supported by guy cords z<1>. One end of the cord is fixed to a sliding block y, which can be depressed, as shown in dotted lines, to allow the boat to return. A counterbalance is fixed to the toy to keep it upright on the cord.
Patent GB-189920391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Mechanism for Railway Wagons and Trucks.
Inventor: LORD HAROLD EDWARD
Filed: 1899-10-11
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 20,391. Lord, H. E. Oct. 11. Brakes, h a n d - power. The operating-lever 7 is connected to an arm 10 on the transverse shaft 11, so that the brake can be applied from either side of the wagon. The shaft 11 carries a ratchetwheel 13, which is engaged by the ratchet 14 on the shaft 15, so that the brake can also be released from either side of the wagon. The balance weight 18 on the shaft 11 returns the released brake to its inoperative position
Patent GB-189920814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Musical Boxes.
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 20,814. Lake, H. H., [Abrahams, B. H.]. Oct. 17. Musical boxes.-The invention relates particularly to musical instruments in which the teeth of a comb are plucked by a tune-sheet through the medium of star-wheels, and consists in the first place of means fcr adjusting the driving-spindle g of the tune-sheet in relation to the star-wheels. For this purpose the spring motor is carried on a separate plate b adjustable with respect to the main framing ; the framing has a hole larger than the driving-spindle, to allow the passage of the spindle through it, and at the same time permit adjustment. The main-spring is wound up by a removable handle i, which acts upon a wheel e by means of a pinion f. The wheel e is carried on the spindle of the spring, and is large enough to allow the shaft of the handle i to clear the tune-sheet when the sheet is in position. A pinion k having two small teeth and a single large one, is acted upon by a spring l, and prevents the wheel e from turning backwards. The governing-flyer has thin metal vanes m, which are normally partially coiled up, and open by centrifugal action as the speed increases, thereby presenting an increasing resisting surface to the air.
Patent GB-189923667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick Pressing Machines.
Inventor: RITTMAN LEWIS HERBERT
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-11-27
Abstract: 23,667. Rittman, L. H., [Hubert, E. de St.]. Nov. 27. Moulding bricks.-Plastic material is fed to the moulds 16 by a hopper 46, which contains a feeding-screw 47 or stampers, and is fitted with a cutoff slide 52 operated by a handle. The rotary mould table consists of three horizontal discs 6, 7, and 8 cast in one piece with a cylindrical casing 2. The table is mounted between grooved rollers 20, 21, and is driven by bevel-wheels 4, 5 and endless band or other gearing. Vertical rods 1, carrying the pressing-plungers 9, are guided by rollers 14, and are fitted with friction rollers 12 which run on a fixed cam ring 31. The moulds are fitted with hinged lids 17 which are opened and closed by fixed cams 38 acting through horizontal sliding rods 41 fitted with rollers 40, vertical levers 42, and slotted arms or levers 45. The driving-shaft 24 and vertical shaft 3, on which the table is fixed, are mounted in suitable bearings. The feeding-screw is operated from the driving-shaft by an endless chain and bevel gearing.
Patent GB-190007081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boot and Shoe Machinery.
Inventor: DALE CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 7081. Dale, C. H., and Dale, F. J., [trading as Dale, H. & F.]. April 17. Heels; nailing.- Relates to heelbuilding machinery. The standard A supports by means of springs a nail-carrying plate B within guides B<1>. To the plate B a heel mould C is attached by T-headed pins E. which are rotated by a special key when the mould is to be removed. After the plate B has been filled with nails, which rest on the drivers A<2>, the mould is filled with lifts to form a heel. A plunger G is then depressed, pushing the mould and railing-plate downwards, against the springs, so that the nails are driven through the lifts, as shown in Fig. 7. When the plunger is withdrawn, the springs lift the plate and mould into the positions shown in Fig. 8. The heel is ejected by a ram H raised and lowered by rotating a spindle J, carrying a crank-pin engaging the slotted end of the ram. The plate B is perforated to receive nails to suit heels of different sizes. The holes required by the heel to be nailed are filled by placing in the mould a filler, such as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. The nails are dropped through the holes K<2>, K<3>, &c. into the corresponding holes in the plate B below. Should the mould be removed for the ejection of the heel, the filler has projections engaging with corresponding recesses in the plate B, to ensure the alignment of the two sets of holes.
Patent GB-190101626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preparation of Tobacco and Mixtures for Smoking
Inventor: TALBOT JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 1626. Talbot, J. Jan. 24. Pulp, special mixtures of; compound paper.-Tobacco for smoking is mixed with paper combined with charcoal, coke or cork, bark, or peat in a burnt condition. The carbon &c. may be added to the pulp, or may be secured between sheets, or attached by gum &c.
Patent GB-190102203-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Blind Brackets.
Inventor: CHALLENOR JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-02-01
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 2203. Challenor, J. Feb. 1. Window blinds.- The bracket is formed with a flange F in which is cast a squareended fixing woodscrew ; it has a flanged notch or eye D to receive the blind spindle, and a hole E in which a bar can be inserted to screw home the fixing-screw B.
Patent GB-190102645-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sizing Preparation
Inventor: PATE JAMES
Filed: 1901-02-07
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 2645. Pate, J. Feb. 7. Fats and fatty oils.-Size for yarns is prepared by adding boiled linseed or linseed juice to sizing- tallow or to the sizing-mixture. The following ingredients may also be used separately or in combination :-Sodium silicate, formalin, caustic potash, and farina.
Patent GB-190104485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors for Oil & like Engines
Inventor: LISLE EDWARD
Filed: 1901-03-02
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 4485. Lisle, E., and Prew, G. F. March 2. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting in. The chamber B is divided by a partition B<3> into two compartments B<4>, B<5>. Oil or spirit from the valve E' and air from the openings C<2> are drawn backwards and forwards through holes B<6> in the sides of the chamber, to mix them, and then escape by the valve D to a passage G leading to the admission valve of the engine. Additional air may be admitted through holes J<1> in a cap J. The part G forms the cover for the admission valve, access to which may be gained by means of a plug G<3>. A hole G<3> in the plug enables fuel to be poured on the admission valve for starting purposes. The valve E' is lifted by the opening of the valve D. The exhaust may pass through the chamber A<1>. The valve J may be opened, when it is desired that the engine should run light without impulses, as when applied to motor cars, and the air entering therethrough cools the cylinder.
Patent GB-190112131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Lamp Extinguishers for Oil Lamps.
Inventor: FLOOD THOMAS
Filed: 1901-06-14
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 12,131. Flood, T. June 14. Extinguishing oil lamps.-Sliding-sleeve extinguishers b for flat-flame and argand burners a have studs b<1> which work in guides c designed to allow a tilting as well as a longitudinal movement, in the event of the lamp being inclined or upset. This construction renders is possible to dispense with the pivoted actuating-lever described in Specification No. 4177, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-190115839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Explosion Motors
Inventor: MORS EMILE PROSPER LEON
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1902-08-06
Abstract: 15,839. Mors, E. P. L. Aug. 6. Transmitting- mechanism.-The rod B through which the admission valves A of an explosion engine are controlled by a centrifugal governor is provided with a strong spring U at one end, tending to open the valves, and a weak one D at the other end, tending to close them. The effect of these springs is that the valves open more suddenly on a decrease of speed. The rod B may be operated by treadles and may carry racks engaging pinions on the valve spindle.
Patent GB-190121510-A (GB)
Title: Elevator or Storage Bin Construction.
Inventor: TROMANHAUSER SENECA HAVER
Filed: 1901-10-26
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 21,510. Tromanhauser, S. H. Oct. 26. Granaries, corn bins, and corn silos.-Fireproof walls for withstanding lateral pressure of grain or the like are constructed of an arched or curved shape in plan, of perforated bricks 7, built between columns 3, 5, which may be connected together by horizontal tie-rods 4, or be formed with retaining- ribs 6. Dowel-pins or rods are inserted in the vertical perforations in the bricks, and the spaces round the pins or rods are filled in with cement. Hollow walls for rectangular or circular bins are constructed of perforated bricks connected by dowel-pins and bonding-bricks or key-stones. Abutting circular bins are connected along the line of contact by tie-bricks 11, Fig. 9.
Patent GB-190124640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to Furniture or Mounts for the Bottoms and Lower Edges of Portmanteaus, Travelling Trunks, Ladies' Dress Baskets, and similar Goods.
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN BOULTBEE
Filed: 1901-12-04
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 24,640. Brooks, J. B., and Willis, J. U. Dec. 4. Trunks, portmanteau s, dress baskets, &c. have their bottoms and lower edges protected by rollers or castors b<2>, which are carried by angle-plates b, bent or stamped from sheet metal, and formed in such a way that the rollers are supported as near the lower edge of the trunk as possible.
Patent GB-190201862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compounds for Removing Rust, and for similar Purposes.
Inventor: HAMMER JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-23
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 1862. Hammer, J., and Coleman, N. Jan. 23. Cleansing-compositions. -A compound for removing rust or a rusty appearance from fabrics, is prepared by mixing together pulverized oxalic acid (about 10 parts) and borax (about 2 parts).
Patent GB-190203004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Lace Window Blinds, Curtains, and the like
Inventor: HENDERSON JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-06
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 3004. Henderson, J., and Morton, J. Feb. 6. L a c e and lacemaking.-In order to facilitate the insertion of a tape for pleating and suspending lace curtains or blinds, a n extra strong thread 2 is so worked in the lace machine as to form a loose pillar. This loose thread can be drawn out and be used to pull in a stronger tape.
Patent GB-190208085-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Grindstones.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1902-04-07
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 8085. Imray, O., [Vereinigte Schmirgel und Maschinen Fabriken, Akt.-Ges. (vorm. S. Oppenheim & Co., und Schlesinger & Co.)]. April 7. Grindstones.- Channels b are made in the stone a, through which water may be introduced, or the dust-laden air may be drawn off. In addition to these channels or perforations, there may be holes b<1> to increase the efficiency of the stone.
Patent GB-190209103-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Cutting Boards to be Employed for Box Making and the like.
Inventor: ROBINSON THOMAS NIELD
Filed: 1902-04-19
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 9103. Robinson, T. N., and King, A. S. April 19. Sawing.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 6562, A.D. 1901. In cutting or sawing boards for box making and the like, the wood to be cut is carried between two clamping-frames of which one, 3, is shown. To the clamping-frames are pivoted frames 5 carrying wooden or other faces 6. The clamping-frame 3 is connected to the frame of the machine by a spring 29, and the other frame is provided with a lever by which it can be connected with the operating-chain 8, both frames moving in suitable guide-ways. The wood, while being cut, is held to the fence 9 by rollers 10 carried on forked arms 12 provided with a handle 17 and connected with a bar 13 which moves in a bracket 14 pivoted to the frame 3. Pivoted to one of the arms 12 is a latch lever 19 having a notch 21 at one end adapted to engage with a stud 22 on an adjustable cam-sbaped piece 23 mounted on a bar 24 secured to the bracket 14, the latch being released by turning the handle 17 which has a cam at its lower end The rear clamping-frame being connected by its lever with the chain 8, the wood is moved against the saw 7 to effect the cutting. Then the frame is disconnected from the chain, and the frames and wood are returned by the spring 29. A roller 25 on a bracket 26, adjustably fixed to the machine frame engages with the cam 23 and presses the rollers 10 against the wood. When it is desired to hold the rollers 10 stationary while the clamping-frames move, the catch lever 19 is disengaged, and the rollers 10 are pressed against the wood by means of the handle 17, or they may be held against the wood by a bar or rack which is secured by saw or ratchet teeth. In addition to the rollers 10, a supplementary roller 27, and a strip or strips of wood 34 connected with the spindle of the rollers 10, may be used to press against the wood block or blocks.