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Patent GB-189814917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Dyeing, Bleaching and Mercerising Cloth.
Inventor: NELSON JAMES
Filed: 1898-07-07
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 14,917. Nelson, J. July 7. Mercerizing; glossing or glazing.-Relates to machinery for mercerizing cloth, and consists of a series of vats A which contain the treating- liquids and in each of which is mounted a roller F. In juxtaposition to the rollers F are mounted rollers G above the vats, and over these again are mounted removable squeezing-rollers L, to which extra pressure may be applied by weighted levers M'. The rollers in the vats are positively driven by toothed-wheel gearing, and the rollers F and G are coated with perforated metal, or other frictional substance, in order to prevent shrinkage and to ensure the cloth being drawn forward through the machine. The cloth passes from a beam D over guide-rollers E about the roller F in the first vat, which may contain boiling water, about the roller G between the first two vats, under the nipping- roller L, and then similarly through the other vats, and finally it may be passed over a drying- cylinder C. Washing-water &c. may be supplied to the cloth or a spray by perforated branches W<1> of pipes W.
Patent GB-189817788-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Friction Clutch.
Inventor: BARCROFT THOMAS
Filed: 1898-08-18
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 17,788. Barcroft, T., Smalley, J., and Redfern, S. Aug. 18. Clutches.-The inner member of the friction clutch consists of two segments f, rotated by arms d on a boss c fixed to the shaft a, the inner surfaces of which are eccentric and engage correspondingly-formed blocks j. These, when operated by right and left hand screws m, expand and act with equal pressure throughout their length upon the segments, which are thereby pressed against the outer member B of the clutch.
Patent GB-189819689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Fluid Proof Articles.
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE GARNER
Filed: 1898-09-16
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 19,689. Smith, G. G., and Stuart, M. Sept. 16. Cushions &c. - Relates to the manufacture of waterproof and airproof articles such as air cushions, seats, &c. The body of the article is made up of textile fabric a, the parts being sewn or otherwise joined. The whole article is then coated with rubber, which closes the pores in the fabric and also the holes formed by the stitches &c. The article may be strengthened by strips or diaphragms c. Where the edges of fabric meet, as at d, a strip e of proofed fabric may be solutioned over them.
Patent GB-189901960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Railways of the Sectional Conductor Type.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 1960. Lorrain, J. G., [Esmond, F. C.]. Jan. 27. Electric railways of the sectional conductor type with electromagnetic switches. Conductors; switches.-To cut out the sectional conductors passed by the vehicle, three arrangements of the switches with double armatures are described. In Fig. 1 the circuit between the main conductor 1 and the sectional conductors 2 is completed when the armatures 6, 7 are attracted to make the contacts 12, 14, 15. In case the lower armature sticks and only the upper armature returns to the off position, a path is opened to earth 18 through the contact 11 so that the main current blows the fuse 19. In Fig. 2, the main circuit is broken by the lower armature 8 only, the upper armature 6 is connected to earth, and its contacts 16, 15 are connected respectively to the contacts 12 and to the contact 14 in the next switch, so that the main current may be earthed through a fuse and both armatures are normally earthed when out of action. The third form, not here shown, combines these arrangements with those described in Specification No. 216, A.D. 1899, for interconnecting the switches, and reference is made to Specifications Nos. 7694, A.D. 1896, and No. 21,249, A.D. 1897, for explanation of the methods of winding the switch magnets, but other arrangements may be used.
Patent GB-189907425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Coin-freed Strength-testing or Measuring Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 7425. Boult, A. J., [Pfeifer, G. M.]. April 8. Dynamometers.-The grip of the hand is tested in pulling a spring D by means of a jaw C pivoted near a fixed jaw C', and is indicated on a dial by an index-hand b on a spindle 17 which bears a pinion 18 in gear with a sector 22<a> on a parallel spindle 20 having an arm linked to the moved jaw. The loop 23<a> in the link 23 allows the indicator to be kept on view after the grip has been relaxed, a gravity brake 21 being applied to a rough disc 19 on the index spindle till a leaking dash-pot bellows E with spring closure thrusts up a rod 24. Fig. 4 shows a plan of the jaw C and coin detent. Normally the jaw is locked because its rod c<1> is obstructed by a rotary detent 13, which turns with a vertical spindle 11 between bearings 12, 12<a>. An arm 8 at the top of the spindle extends to a screw 6 in a pocket formed upon the root of the jaw by angle pieces 4. The coin x dropped down a shoot at the side of the casing lodges between the screw 6 and the arm 8, and, when the jaw is gripped, it thrusts the arm aside by bearing against its bevel 15. Thus the obstruction 13<a> is cleared from the jaw The coin drops from the pocket, and is guided to a receptacle by a channel g beneath but also upon the root of the jaw. The arms a of a female figure A are raised about shoulder pivots 28, being connected by cords 27 to a bar 26<a> which projects from the dash-pot bellows. A shout is emitted by a second bellows f when the maximum grip which can be indicated is attained. With grips of less strength the bellows is not fully opened, and a ratchet arm prevents closure till all the teeth have passed it and it becomes displaced so as to slip back clear of the teeth.
Patent GB-189908149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pad and other Locks.
Inventor: HADLEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-18
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 8149. Hadley, W. April 18. Locks, key; padlocks.-In padlocks and other locks the parts of the case are made so as to be separable when the lock is open and locked together when it is locked. In Figs. 3 and 4 a padlock is shown with one side of the case removed. The part removed is provided with L-.shaped studs which may be engaged with lugs E on the part C. The shackle B is pivoted to a sliding block G, which is locked when pushed into the case by a lever or levers F. The tail B<1> of the shackle is then engaged by a snug E as shown in Fig. 4, to prevent it from being opened till the block G is withdrawn. The tail B<1> also locks the L-shaped stud of the cover-plate, which lies in the space H. The levers F may be operated by an ordinary key, or by a plate key, Fig. 7, passed through a slot in the periphery of the lock.
Patent GB-189914817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stocking Suspenders.
Inventor: PARRAMORE REDDIN WEST
Filed: 1899-07-18
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,817. Parramore, R. W., and Guinzburg, V. July 18. Corsets; stocking suspenders.-Relates to stocking suspenders and to their attachment to corsets. The suspensory straps 16, 17, Fig. 1, are of ordinary type, and are attached at their upper ends between two layers of fabric which also enclose a hanging loop 7, shown separately in Fig. 4, which is fastened in place by eyelets 15 and by stitching the two layers of fabric together along the lower border of the loop 7. The loop 7 is hung upon the lowest fastening 20 of the corset, and serves to keep the corset and abdomen down in front. The eyelets 15 may be fastened on to studs on the corset body.
Patent GB-190003716-A (GB)
Title: Process of Manufacturing Oxidising Agents from Fats or Fatty Acids for Converting Hydrocarbons into Fats or Fatty Acids.
Inventor: GRAEVE SIEGISMUND VON
Filed: 1900-02-26
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 3716. Graeve, S. von, and Reinecken, A. Feb. 26. Fats ; fatty acids; oxidizing oils.-Hydrocarbons, such as petroleum &c., are converted into fats or fatty acids by treatment with special oxidizing- agents in the presence of alkalies or alkaline earths. The special oxidizing-agents are prepared by treating fats or fatty acids with nitric acid at a suitable temperature.
Patent GB-190004536-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Apparatus for Producing Cold Air for Refrigerating and like purposes.
Inventor: COLE THOMAS
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 4536. Cole, T., and Cole, W. L. March 9. Refrigerating. -In cold - air refrigerating- machines, the compressed air is passed round the expansion cylinder to cool it and to remove its moisture. This cylinder B is jacketed at C and provided with ribs F and partitions G, H, which may be arranged to make the air take a circuitous course round the cylinder and its ends to the valve boxes K, and the jacket may be extended to include the pipe D heading the expanded air to the refrigerating-chamber. The base or bed I for this cylinder may also contain partitions G<1>, H<1>, for circulating the air, and it has a sloping bottom O with a water seal or valve to remove the condensed moisture. Before passing round the expansion cylinder, the air from the compressor may be passed through a chamber containing spheres &c. over which water trickles, and then through a series of tubes to remove some of the moisture after the preliminary cooling. Figs. 7 and 8 show a double-acting expansion cylinder, as described above, but the invention is applicable to vertical or to single-acting cylinders, and the arrangements of the partitions and ribs, and consequently the course of the air, may be varied. The compression and expansion cylinders may be mounted on a bed containing the cooling-arrangements.
Patent GB-190005825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Manufacturing Yarn from Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1900-03-28
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 5825. Johnson, J. Y., [Drury, W. H.]. March 28. Combined carding and spinning machines.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 17,169, A.D. 1898. As each sliver leaves the ring doffer or corresponding part of the carding-engine, it is guided to the rubbing and twisting device by a bent and adjustable wire or needle H.
Patent GB-190011340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Clocks
Inventor: FISCHER MARTIN
Filed: 1900-06-22
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 11,340. Fischer, M. June 22. Electric clocks; synchronizing-apparatus; escapements.-In operating a number of electrical clocks, a wheel train 8, Fig. 2, driven by weights or spring power, is released, say once every minute, by the action of the escapement-wheel 12 of a clock on a releasing-lever 13. This lever is pivoted at 17, and carries stop-pins 14, 15, and 16 to engage pins 11 on an arm 10 operated by the gearing 8. The pin 16 is used when setting the hands of one of the clocks. The arm 10 is carried by a spindle 2, Fig. 1, also carrying a soft-iron cylinder 1 cut away opposite pole shoes 6 screwed on to two iron plates 4 attached by clips &c. to a steel magnet 5. The cylinder is surrounded by a fixed wire coil 7 in circuit with coils on the pole shoes. The induced current passes round an electromagnet 26, Fig. 5, at each clock. This magnet attracts a spring- withdrawn armature 27 pivoted at 28 and carrying a regulating and shifting spring 29 engaging the teeth of the minute-wheel m. A stop 30 is provided to prevent jamming. An ordinary telephone inductor, coupled with the wheel train by cranks, may be used, the wheel train being released and arrested as before. In a modification, the armature and coils are stationary, while the magnetic field, in the form of two cylindrical segments, oscillates. The segments are held together by arms of non- magnetic material attached to a central pivot coupled by cranks with the wheel train. Two induction cylinders may be made to gyrate together, one cylinder losing while the other gains the power of a magnetic field. The clock and wheel work may be driven by one weight or spring. A steel &c. band is used to support the clock weight. In a modified form of electric clock, a double electromagnet and a permanent magnet are used. Two bent pieces of iron are carried by a brass ring, pivoted centrally between the poles of the magnets ; they are magnetized by induction due to the permanent magnet and oscillated by the action of the electromagnet. The iron plates are connected by a pin and a spring to an arbor carrying two operating-springs gearing with the teeth of the minute-wheel, two fixed stops being provided to prevent more than one tooth being operated at a time.
Patent GB-190011429-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electro Magnet of High Attractive Force.
Inventor: VOGELSANG MAX
Filed: 1900-06-23
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 11,429. Vogelsang, M., and Lindenstruth, F. June 23. Switches arecombined with electromagnets in such a manner that a strong current is first sent through the magnet coil so as to start the movement of the armature, and afterwards a weaker current. The armature or core f, situated within the coil s, is provided with an extension g which, when the armature is attracted, moves the switch lever h in opposition to a spring and causes a resistance to be inserted. The resistance may be inserted either in series or in parallel with the coil s.
Patent GB-190013764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Paper Making Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 13,764. Boult, A. J., [Kutter, H. L.]. July 31. Paper machines. -The shake frame is pivoted at the front on the breast roll frame 12, and at its rear end on the fixed couch roll frame. The side rails 14, carrying the table rolls 18, are undertrussed by means of struts and adjustable tierods 16. The frame 12 is provided with a recess 2, which is open below to receive the journal box of the breast roll secured in position by a bolt. It is carried in vertical slides 43, and is supported by the upper ends of screws 47, which can be raised and lowered during the operation of the machine by turning worm-wheels 45 forming nuts, the worms 52 on the two sides of the frame being connected together by chain-wheels 3 so as to be actuated simultaneously. One of the wheels 3 is operated by hand when it is desired to adjust the height of the breast roll and shake frame. The slides 43 are carried by standards 38 pivoted to brackets 41 on the floor, and one of the standards is provided with a horizontal arm which is operated by the usual eccentric shake motion.
Patent GB-190013814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Gas and Coke.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1900-08-01
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 13,814. Johnson, J. Y., [Deutsche Continental-Gas-Gesellschaft, and Bueb, J.]. Aug. 1. Coking.-For the purpose of making at one operation both good gas and good coke, the retorts are filled with ground and moistened coal.
Patent GB-190013954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Braces or Suspenders.
Inventor: MILLER ROBERT SALTONSTALL
Filed: 1900-08-03
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 13,954. Miller, R. S., [RiviÞre et Cie.]. Aug. 3. Braces.-Relates to the use of woven materials in the manufacture of brace fittings such as tabs, loops, and back pieces. The material for the tabs A, Fig. 6, is preferably woven as plain cloth along the part a to a<1>, and as a satin or twill at the two ends. The part a to a<1> is woven narrower than the ends, and the buttonholes a<2> are made in the loom. The selvages along the part a, a<1> are sewn together to form a tube, Fig. 1, into which is previously inserted a strong core of hemp, linen, cotton, metal, &c., and the final cylindrical form of this part is obtained by dies and pressure. The back piece C, Fig. 2, by which the tabs are connected to the shoulder strap, is woven narrower at the centre part c to c<1> and at the ends c<2>. The ends c<2> are also woven thinner than the other parts, to facilitate the formation of the points p, Fig. 1. The loops B, Fig. 1, are formed of a strip of fabric, one end of which is woven thinner than the other parts to facilitate the sewing indicated at B'.
Patent GB-190014672-A (GB)
Title: Improved Casement Fastener.
Inventor: DEAN GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-08-16
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 14,672. Dean, G. r. Aug. 16. Stays.-Relates to a stay for a casement window adapted to hold the window at an angle without projecting or hanging down when the window is open or shut. The stay is double-jointed at V and B, Fig. 3, to a plate A which is screwed to the window sill as shown in Fig. 1. A double-headed stud C on the free end of the stay is slipped through the notch S into a guideway in the bar T, which is fastened to the bottom of the casement. Notches G and holes H are made in the bar to hold the end of the stay in definite portions. The ridges F between the notches G are sloped like ratchet teeth, to facilitate movement of the end of the stay in one direction.
Patent GB-190017717-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Pistons, and Piston Packings, for Steam and other like Engines
Inventor: HAILWOOD JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-06
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 17,717. Hailwood, J. Oct. 6. Pistons.-Two sets of metallic packing-rings M, lodged in grooves in the piston body, separated by the solid ring S, are backed by elastic and flexible rings F. These are contained in V-grooves in the piston body, respectively connected by ducts H with opposite faces of the piston. The steam or other fluid thus admitted acts on the flexible rings so as to press the metallic rings against the walls of the cylinder. A modification suitable for application to pistons with junk-rings is also described.
Patent GB-190020537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Revolving Stands for Billiard Cues, Books Guns and the like.
Inventor: FUNT JOSEPH PETER
Filed: 1900-11-14
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 20,537. Funt, J. P. Nov. 14. Bookcases.-Relates to a ball bearing for revolving stands. Two circular plates a, b, with a pivot c and bearing d, are secured to the revolving part f and to the fixed base g. The pivot is held in its bearing by a cottar e. One of the plates a or b has a circular groove h in which works a ring of balls i.
Patent GB-190022694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescent Gas Lighting and to the Manufacture of Burners and incandescible Elements therefor
Inventor: LERY JOSEPH BLASCO DE
Filed: 1900-12-12
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 22,694. Lery, J. B. de. Dec. 12. Incandescent gas lamps.- To improve the light and allow of mantles being burnt off in position upon the burner, smaller mantles than usual are employed in connection with one or more small nozzles b arranged upon an enlarged gas and air chamber a at the head of the bunsen burner h. Fig. 1 shows a burner with several curved nozzles band an unburnt mantle on the right-hand, and a burnt off mantle on the left-band side. When curved nozzles b are used, the mantles are slit longitudinally to allow of the nozzles being inserted within the mantles before the latter are shrunk by the burning-off process. The mantles are closed at their upper ends, and, when slit, tend to turn up at their lower edges and give a better downward light, the supporting-spider e is prevented by a pin g from turning upon the rod d, and the air supply to the bunsen tube is controlled by a rotary sleeve n. Straight nozzles, arranged vertically upon the burner head a, are used with unslit mantles.
Patent GB-190023588-A (GB)
Title: A Liquid Meter
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1900-12-24
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 23,588. Mills, B. J. B., [Duchamp, J. M. and Philippe, R.]. Dec. 24. Liquid meters.-Three cylinders a, b, c are arranged round a vertical shaft d at angles of 120‹ with each other, and are provided with pistonsp connected by rods f to a crank-pin g on the shaft. Each cylinder is provided with an inlet opening i and an outlet opening e, communicating with channels k, o respectively. The inlet and outlet openings are closed by spring-controlled valves h, j, which are operated by cams n, s on the shaft d. In operation, the liquid passes from the channel k through a cylinder (thus operating the piston and the shaft d), and is delivered into the channel o. The volume of liquid passing through the cylinders is registered by means of gearing operated by the shaft d. More. than three cylinders may be employed, and the cylinders may be placed on parallel axes, the pistons acting on separate cranks on the shaft.
Patent GB-190102728-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roofing Tiles
Inventor: HEAP WILLIAM BEASLEY
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 2728. Heap, W. B. Feb. 8. Roofing-tiles.-In order to prevent displacement by the wind, and the passage of rain and snow, the tiles are formed with interlocking cross-ribs b, c, d, e, and raised edges g, in addition to the ordinary hanging-nibs a. The rib c is notched in the centre to fit over the ribs g, and the lower edge of the tile may be made with a V-shaped raised part h for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190105496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Meters
Inventor: BATAULT EMILE
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 5496. Batault, E. Aug. 17, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Energy meters.-Alternating-current induction motor meters, such as are described in Specification No. 121, A.D. 1898, are modified for use with varying electric pressures. A conducting-disc F revolves between a laminated horse-shoe electromagnet A (shown in end view) and an adjustably - fixed armature. The magnet A is excited by shunt coils A', and its poles are slotted, or its core is divided as shown, to receive one or more main current coils S'. Laminated iron plates L, placed above the shunt coils, partly shunt the magnetic flux, air gaps being left between these plates and the poles of the magnet. The iron plates L may surround the poles, to serve as the closed conducting-circuits described in the Specification referred to ; adjustment is effected by cutting partly through the ends of the plates. The disc F is retarded mainly by a permanent magnet P, and, to protect this from the electromagnet A, the latter is shielded by an iron casing C, D. Or the magnets may be placed in two compartments of an iron casing having a removable cover. The armature over the electromagnet A may be adjustable about a pivot ; or it may be fixed, and provided with an auxiliary armature, movable about a pivot towards either pole of the magnet.
Patent GB-190106447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Pumps
Inventor: WESENCRAFT ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1901-03-27
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 6447. Wesencraft, A. E. March 27. Steam pumps; valves and valve gear, barrels and cylinders.-Consists of a direct-acting pump in which the steam piston acts as the distributing valve and the pump piston in a similar way controls the suction and delivery. Fig. 2 shows one set of ports in each cylinder and Fig. 8 the corresponding ports in the motor and pump pistons. The port controlling actions of the pistons is due in part to their axial oscillation caused by the engagement of a projection on the crosshead in a vertical groove'in the framing. The steam ports shown in Fig. 2 are the inlet ports 14, 14<a>, communicating with the steam pipe and being capable of connection through the port 41 and passage 43, 42, in the piston, Fig. 9, with one or other end of the cylinder through the ports and passage 17, 17<a>, and 18, or 15, 15<a>, and 16. The exhaust ports are somewhat differently arranged on the other side of the cylinder. The ports shown in the pump cylinder are the suction ports, and they and the delivery ports are similar to the steam ports. When the engine is horizontal, the crosshead projection is balanced by a counterweight. According to the Provisional Specification, ports are arranged in two groups towards the ends of the piston.