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Patent GB-189813908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thread Winding Apparatus.
Inventor: MORSE ALFRED BRYANT
Filed: 1898-06-23
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 13,908. Morse, A. B. June 23. Reeling twine.-The machine may be used for winding cylindrical or conical quills or cops of various lengths. The spiral cam drum d is removably and loosely mounted upon the main driving-shaft b, and is driven therefrom through speed cones and change gearing. The thread-guide m is mounted upon a light tube having lugs or projections m<3>, m<4>, of which the first engages with the cam drum d and the second with a fixed guide or groove in the frame. The bearings for the spindle are carried by a bracket l<3> having a stem l, which may be adjustably clamped in a socket h, so that the spindle may be placed at any desired inclination with regard to the traverse of the thread-guide for winding conical or cylindrical quills or cops. The bracket h is mounted loosely on the shaft b, the spindle being pressed towards the thread-guide by the weighted lever w<1>. The spindle is driven by the gearing k<1> from the shaft b. To prevent the spindle from being moved towards the threadguide when it has once been moved away from it during the winding operation, a pivoted rod r, hanging from the lever w<1>, is engaged by a friction grip consisting of a spring lever r<3> which grips the rod against the side of the socket r<2> through which it passes. The side of the socket may be adjustable by means of screws r<9>. The lever r<3> allows of the upward movement of the rod, but prevents its downward movement. The thread &c. passes to the thread-guide m over the guide-rollers p, p' and over a tension pulley p<2>. The rotation of the pulley p<2> is obstructed by the friction of a weighted brake band p<16>, one end of which is attached to a pin carried by a loose disc p<14>. To this disc is secured a pinion p<4>, which is engaged by a toothed rack p<3> pivoted at p<5> upon the rod w<1>. Upon the rod w<1> is an adjustable stop s, which, when the cops have attained a sufficient diameter, engages with the lever h<8> of an ordinary stopmotion, releasing the spring stop rod h<4>. For stopping a machine when a thread breaks, the lever h<8> is extended as shown, and is engaged by the heel s<3> of a detector wire s<4>, which normally rests upon the thread. When the thread breaks, the heel s<@> operates the rod h<8>, so as to disengage the stop-rod h<4>, and the strap is automatically moved on to the loose pulley.
Patent GB-189814872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engines for Preventing the Vibrations caused by the Action of the Reciprocating Parts.
Inventor: WITTENBERG IGNAZ
Filed: 1898-07-06
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 14,872. Wittenberg, I. July 6. Drawings to Specification. Balancing moving parts.-The object is to so proportion and dispose the parts of multi-cylinder engines as to neutralize the tendency of the engine to rock. The invention is described as applied to five-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, with the cylinders all on one side of the crank shaft and in the same plane. The parts are to be proportioned in accordance with certain equations, given in the Specification, connecting the lengths of stroke of the several cylinders, the weights of the reciprocating parts, and the distances of the cylinder axes from the centre of the engine. The same method may also be applied to the design of the valve gears.
Patent GB-189901279-A (GB)
Title: Improved Swimming Apparatus.
Inventor: URQUHART RIDLEY JAMES
Filed: 1899-01-19
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 1279. Urquhart, R. J., [Zacher, G.]. Jan. 19. Swimming appliances.-The swimmer lies upon a frame A, which is supported by floats a, and works with the feet a double crank shaft B driving two pairs of propellers D through the medium of bevelled gear C.
Patent GB-189906543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for the Air Cylinders of Blowing Engines, Air Compressing Engines, and the like.
Inventor: WESTGARTH TOM
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 6543. Westgarth, T. March 27. Compressing.-The valves of blowing-engines and other air-compressors are cushioned by forming pistons f on the valves a, b, which work in the guards a', b<2> and on passing small ports h imprison the air contained in the spaces g. The valves may be connected by a rod to a double-acting cushioning-piston.
Patent GB-189908997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arrangements for Warming and Cooking by Means of Candles or Lamps.
Inventor: KUERTEN HUBERT CASPAR
Filed: 1899-04-29
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 8997. K³rten, H. C. April 29. Oil &c. cooking-stoves.-Relates to arrangements for warming and cooking by means of candles or lamps. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to an ordinary candle. A support a, provided with a guide-ring d, which surrounds the candle, is held by the hooks b in such a manner that it is capable of descending as the candle is consumed. A saucepan A is placed upon the support, and may be provided with a recass which increases the heating- surface of the saucepan and enables the support to be shortened. The arrangement may be applied to an ordinary lamp, as shown in Fig. 3. For a short chimney, the supporting-hooks may be placed upon the upper edge of the chimney, or the feet of the support placed upon the ring which supports the globe.
Patent GB-189911863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reducing Valves.
Inventor: BRETT WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,863. Brett, W. C. June 7. Reducing - valves.- A reducing-valve for the water-supply pipes of houses and for other purposes is shown in Fig. 1. The valve e has a hollow stem f, which is connected to a diaphragm i arranged in a suitable chamber h'. Pressure water from the supply opening k presses down the valve and, passing through the hollow spindle to the chamber, presses on the diaphragm and raises the valve towards its seat. The effective area of the diaphragm can be adjusted by means of a ring m, so that any required pressure of water on the discharge side is maintained. In a modification the valve can be closed by means of a screwed stem and external, handle.
Patent GB-189921784-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Box-staple or Striking-plate for Door Locks.
Inventor: LEVISON LEWIS VINCENT
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 21,784. Sale, L. V. L. Oct. 31. Striking -p l a t e s and staples for door looks are constructed w i t h a roller A at the edge against which the bolt strikes. The roller may turn on pivots or in sockets, or may be placed within a tube, in which case both roller and tube are free to revolve.
Patent GB-189921985-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Form of Winding Drums for Winches and Cranes.
Inventor: PRICE JAMES
Filed: 1899-11-03
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 21,985. Price, J. Nov. 3. Winding-drums; cranes; winches. - Winding-drums A and B are mounted on a shaft S, the former for the bucket - operating rope, and the latter for lifting. To allow of the necessary relative rotation of the drums, a spiral groove C of about three complete turns is formed in the end of the drum A, and engages with a cranked pin Q on the end of the drum B.
Patent GB-190005613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Applying Moisture to Gummed Labels, and for Gumming, Glueing, Pasting, or Applying other Adhesive Material to Labels, Sheets and like Articles.
Inventor: DAY JOB
Filed: 1900-03-26
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 5613. Day, J., Day, W. H., Day, C. H., and Day, A., [trading as Day, J.]. March 26. Damping labels and the like.-Relates to a machine for damping gummed labels, or for gumming, glueing, or pasting labels, sheets, &c. for use in box-making or for attachment to boxes, bottles, tins jars, or packages. The water or gum &c. is applied to the roller J, either directly from the reservoir C or through the rotating roller M. The roller J, which is weighted or pulled down by a spring L, is traversed over the bed 1 and pile of labels X by a rod H connected by a crank or eccentric to the shaft E. Spring fingers Y, which may be weighted and pivoted at Z, are. pressed down by the roller J, and serve to hold down the labels and prevent the top label from wrapping round and following the roller J. The gummed &c. label is removed by hand.
Patent GB-190006812-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Nail Brushes.
Inventor: KEMP FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6812. Kemp, F. April 11. Pumicestone.- The back a of a nail brush is made wholly or partially of pumicestone which may be grooved at c for the fingers.
Patent GB-190007116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Pumps and the like.
Inventor: MARBURG FRANZ
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 7116. Marburg, F. April 17. Turbines.-A turbine, which is adapted for use as a pump and can be modified for use as a blower, is shown in the Figures. The driving-shaft 6 carries vane-wheels 11, which alternate with fixed guides 10 secured to longitudinal bars 14 in the enclosing-cylinder 2. Equal numbers of wheels are correspondingly mounted on each half of the shaft. Water from the supply pipe 8 is directed into the open ends of the cylinder, and is driven by the vane-wheels into the discharge pipe 9. To prevent the back pressure from hindering the discharge when the turbine is started, an adjustable valve 20 allows the water to escape from the discharge pipe through a bye-pass 23 into the supply pipe, until the pressure produced is great enough to raise and close the valve. As adapted for a blower, the cylinder and bye-pass are open to the atmosphere, or by immersing this modification in a liquid it can be used as a pump therefor
Patent GB-190008590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotary Motors.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-05-09
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 8590. Boult, A. J., [Soc. Anon. de Moteurs Rotatifs]. May 9. Crescent-shaped chamber type.-A steam, gas, or other fluid-pressure rotary motor, applicable as a pump, ventilator, or the like, is shown in Figs. 1 and 2 as a steam engine. The cylinder a contains a flanged disc f eccentrically mounted on a shaft g and rotated by radial vanes k centrally pivoted on a shaft i and passing through trunnions l in the flange of the disc. Ports b, c are formed in the casing on both sides of the cylinder, and the steam is controlled by a reversing D-valve t. The valve is actuated by a rack and pinion q or other suitable device, and its flange contains a port which admits steam to one passage c. The steam, after expanding in the crescent-shaped chamber, exhausts through the opposite passages b, c to the exhaust w. Leakage is prevented by grooving the vanes and flanges of the disc.
Patent GB-190010436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pioneer's Tools, Entrenching Tools and the like.
Inventor: WEMYSS FRANCIS WEMYSS-CHARTERI
Filed: 1900-06-07
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 10,436. Wemyss, F. Wemyss - Charteris- Douglas, Earl of. June 7. Combination tools; handles, fixing. A tool for pioneers' use, for entrenching, &c. consists of a head with one or more sockets A', A' to enable the handle D to be inserted in different directions. The head has a projection B to serve as a pick, and a blade C rounded at C', sharpened at C<2>, and serrated at C<3> to serve respectively as a shovel, chopper or bill, and saw.
Patent GB-190014929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Purifying Feed-water for, and Removing Scum from, Steam Generators.
Inventor: PYE FRANK
Filed: 1900-08-21
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 14,929. Pye, F. Aug. 21. Feedwater, purifying; scum apparatus.-Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section of a boiler fitted with a combined feedwater purifier and scum apparatus, consisting of a metal box or casing b closed at its ends and open along the top. The opening is made wider at d, and has hinged flaps to afford access to the interior. The edges of these flaps are at the working water level. The narrower opening c has hinged perforated partitions l hanging from it to prevent too violent movement of the water, and perforated cross-partitions n are fitted for a like purpose. The water is supplied from a slotted pipe e arranged as shown in Fig. 2, the edges of the slots being bevelled to prevent the adhesion of scale. A rodj carries tools for clearing the slots from time to time. A blow-off cock is provided, so that the contents of the casing b and the scum in the boiler can be removed.
Patent GB-190018711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tempering Sewing-needles and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-10-19
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 18,711. Thompson, W. P., [Funken, J.]. Oct. 19. Tempering.-In order to prevent the distortion of sewing and sewing - machine needles and the like by tempering, they are cooled less suddenly than usual. This is effected by passing them through heated oil before they drop into the tempering-bath. The heated oil flows in sheets from slots in a vessel 2, to which it is previously raised from the heater by a pump. The oil is returned by a trough 7 to the heater.
Patent GB-190022116-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Musical Instrument.
Inventor: CHILDS HERBERT SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-12-05
Granted: 1901-12-05
Abstract: 22,116. Childs, H. S. Dec. 5. Instruments with strings. - The strings c are stretched over a sound box similar to a violin body, and are sounded by the friction of endless bands o, which are carried by pulleys k, k<1> above and below the sound box and pass through an opening g in it. The pulleys are carried in frames l, which are mounted on springs m and also carry pulleys n, the pivots of which fit into slots in the frames. The pulleys n are drawn towards the strings by keys r, which act on them by bell-crank levers, and the same motion also tilts the frames l, thus bringing flanges on the pulleys k<1> into contact wit h a continuouslyrotating drum s, which is stepped in order to furnish driving - surfaces for the pulleys. The endless bands are thus set in motion, and the strings sounded. The drum s may be mounted on springs, to enable its pressure on the pulleys k<1> to be modified in order to vary the intensity of the sound produced. Dampers may also be carried by the bow frame, and the apparatus may be otherwise modified in details.
Patent GB-190022899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treadle Driving Gear for Manual Training and Industrial Apparatus.
Inventor: KELLY JOHN EVANDER
Filed: 1900-12-14
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 22,899. Kelly, J. E. Dec. 14. Lathes.-A treadle-driven manual training apparatus of a lathe type and specially adapted for industrial schools is shown in elevation in Fig. 1 and in cross-section in Fig. 4. A seat 13 is provided for the operator, who works treadles 11 on a cranked shaft 8 which drives a horizontal shaft 7 carrying stepped pulleys 18, 36. A spindle 21 supported on the upper framework 6 is driven from the pulley 18 and carries an emery wheel 30 or other grinding or polishing device. The inner end of the spindle 21 is fitted with a nut 31 for securing a circular saw or other device for working wood or metal, and the nut is formed with spurs 32 to enable it to be used as a chuck. The inner side of the pulley 18 has annular toothed wheels 22 for driving an adjustable pinion 23 on a vertical spindle 24. which is fitted with a pulley 33 at its upper end. A similarly-arranged pulley 39 is driven by the pulley 36. The pulleys 33,39 can be used to drive a vertical spindle 56 carrying a knife or other operating tool and mounted in a frame adjustable on the framing or lathe 6. A centrifugal fan 43 is driven from the pulley 36 and supplies air to a nozzle 47 for removing dust &c. from the work.
Patent GB-190023893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Preservation and Sterilisation of Food Products and other Substances of all Kinds
Inventor: HENGSTENBERG RICHARD
Filed: 1900-12-31
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 23,893. Hengstenberg, R. Dec. 31. Preserving.-Food products and other substances are preserved, sterilized, or disinfected by subjecting them to the action of Tesla highfrequency and high-potential currents as usually applied in therapeutic treatment. The Figure shows a suitable form of apparatus. The substance to be treated is placed in an open or closed or other suitable vessel a or b, either in a perforated solenoid c surrounded by copper wire or between two plate electrodes d, e connected to a spark micrometer, Leyden jar battery and induction coil, and rotary interrupter.
Patent GB-190101551-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to "Fish-plates" for Tramway Rails
Inventor: BOOTH JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-23
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 1551. Booth, J., and Morgan, E. L. Jan. 23. Rail joints.-The fishplates for tramway rails are made with concavoconvex sides B and with lower parts C which embrace the rail flanges. The parts U are tapered off on the underside of the rail, and the space is filled in with tar, pitch, concrete, or cement E. The fishbolts M, X, may be disposed in zig-zag fashion, and other bolts 0 may be passed through the lower parts C of the fishplates and through slots in the edges of the rail flanges, so that the fishplate may be removed without taking out these bolts 0. Seatings S for the bolt heads and nuts are provided. Rail bonds.-Copper brushes Z, driven tightly into the fishplates and rail web, are secured by the bolts and nuts X to bond the rails.
Patent GB-190102102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thread Guiding Mechanism for Cross Winding Frames
Inventor: VOIGT RUDOLPH
Filed: 1901-01-30
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 2102. Voigt, R. Jan. 30. Winding-machines.-In cross-winding frames, the guide d, by which the thread is laid on the spindle, is carried by aT-shaped metal plate m, the cross- piece of which is bent along two parallel lines, as shown at o, and carries a pair of adjustable anti- friction bowls p, which engage with opposite sides of the traverse cam k. The traverse mechanism is enclosed in a casing which is formed in two parts g, h, so as to provide sliding surfaces for the guide- plate m. The casing may be turned about the shaft u into any desired position, and serves to protect the traverse mechanism from dirt &c.
Patent GB-190102824-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Footstep for Preparing Spinning and Doubling Machine Spindles and the like.
Inventor: ASHWORTH THOMAS
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 2824. Ashworth, T., and Gaunt, J. S. Feb. 9. Spindle apparatus.-The pointed end of the spindle rests upon the shallow dish-shaped upper surface of a disc e, which is placed loosely in a recess d in the underside of a block a placed tightly in a recess in the rail or loosely in an oil cup j fixed in the rail. The block a has a conical depression in its upper surface, and is perforated, as shown, to allow the spindle to rest on the disc e; m are pads of leather &c. to prevent the too free movement of the disc. The lower end of the spindle may be recessed, and the upper surface of the disc e pointed.
Patent GB-190103581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Making Machines.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 3581. Edwards, E., [Continental Match Co.]. Feb. 19. Cutting up, splitting, and slicing. - A matchmaking machine comprises a veneer-feeding apparatus, a splint-cutting mechanism, and means for inserting the splints into a suitable carrier. The veneers are fed intermittently along a removable feed-table 42 provided with parallel vertical ribs 43. The feed is effected by means of two pairs of rollers 44 and 45, 45<a>, the roller 45<a> being driven, if desired, by a pawl and rochet mechanism 48, 47, Fig. 5, which is operated by means of a pawl lever 49 with adjustable throw, and one of two reciprocating plates 50. A knife 37, for cutting the splints from the vertical veneers, is attached to a crosshead 15, which is connected by rods 17 to disc cranks 19, and reciprocates between a fixed guidebar 14, and an adjustable guide-bar 13. A removable cutting-block is secured to the sides of the machine, and is made in two parts 38, 41, each of which is provided with vertical slots for receiving the advancing edges of the veneers. Forwardlydirected ribs 38<a> on the cutting-block form continuations of the rib 43, and are connected thereto. Behind the cutting-block is a removable guideplate 51, having a bevelled upper edge, and formed with slots which receive the splints after they have been cut from the veneers.
Patent GB-190105423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: LEIBOW LEON
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 5423. Leibow, L., and Maitinsky, S. March 14. Heating buildings &c. ; heating water.-The steam from the boiler of a heating-installation is freed from water by being passed through the separator v, and is further heated by being conducted in the pipe t up the chimney flue. The condensed water is returned to the boiler by the pipes l. Instead of the separator, a coil radiator may be employed to dry the steam in the chamber b. In a modified arrangement of plant, a steam generator is employed at each level or floor to be heated, and the return pipes l are laid horizontally, enter the top of the boiler, and are provided with a backpressure valve. The radiators e, Figs. 9 and 10, are provided with water holders f between the elements of the radiator to keep the air moist. A steam pipe may also be taken through the radiator for the purpose of using the radiator, after filling it with water, as a steam warm-water heating- element.
Patent GB-190112743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Clubs.
Inventor: GARLICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-06-22
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 12,743. Garlick, W., and Jackson, A. J. June 22. Golf.-The socket b for the handle of a golf club is fixed at or near the middle of the head a, and the head is shaped so as to bring the centre of gravity behind the ball struck. The weight may be adjusted by forming a series of holes d in the head, some of which are filled with heavy metal, such as lead, and others with aluminium. The heads may also be made of an alloy consisting of aluminium with 4 per cent. of copper, the socket being strengthened by an inner sleeve of steel &c.
Patent GB-190119568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Turbine Apparatus for Marine Propulsion
Inventor: ASTOR JOHN JACOB
IPC: F01D15/02
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 19,568. Astor, J. J. Oct. 1. Driving-gear for screw propellers.-A turbine motor for marine propulsion is shown in Fig. 1 applied to a ship. The shaft A and tapered casing B have oppositely-arranged spiral blades D and screw propellers E. The forward ends of the shaft and casing are supported in bearings I, F, Fig. 2, and they rotate in opposite directions when steam is admitted through a pipe K. The bearing I of the shaft fits in, and forms a support for, the end of the casing. Brakes may be applied to both the shaft and casing. The exhaust steam may be condensed by passing it through the hollow keel O of the ship.
Patent GB-190123981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Street Lamps Posts.
Inventor: WELLINGTON HENRY
Filed: 1901-11-26
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 23,981. Wellington, H. Nov. 26. Posts.-A lamp post is designed for an oil burner, the reservoir for oil under pressure being situated in the base of the post. The reservoir consists of a metal case A, having a lid C in which are the aligned oilsupply tubes E and F. Four other tubes are also connected to the lid, and are provided with screw valve tubes ; of these G has an external nipple g', through which the oil is forced into the reservoir, H is an air-escape tube, I is an indicator tube for showing the level of the oil, and K is a tube which reaches to near the bottom, to enable the sediment to be expelled.