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Patent GB-189810133-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indicating or like Mechanism for Price Scales and other Machines.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-05-03
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 10,133. Newton, P. A., [Fuller, F. L.]. May 3. Value-indicating apparatus.-A spring balance arranged to indicate the weight and value of the article weighed is shown in elevation in Fig. 4, and a sectional plan of part of the mechanism in Fig. 5. The casing 1 supports a frame 6 by the spring 9, and the movement of this frame during a weighing operation is communicated to a weightindicating pointer by a rack 10 gearing with a sleeved pinion 20. The value of the article at a given rate per pound is indicated by a second pointer upon the axle 13, which is actuated by a pinion gearing with a horizontal rack 17 supported in guides 19. The rack can be moved transversely upon the guide-pins by a rack-and-pinion gearing 22, 25 operated from a graduated head 28 upon the spindle 23, and by these means a roller 33 upon the rack may be brought into engagement with different portions of a surface 16 attached to the frame. The head 28 is graduated so that the skewed surface 16 in its descent pushes back the roller 33 an amount corresponding to the product of the weight and the price, and this movement is indicated upon a value-indicating dial by a pointer, not shown. In a modified arrangement applied to steelyard apparatus, the skewed surface is arranged as a face-cam, and actuates the value-indicating pointers by rack-and-pinion gearing. The movement of the racks in this arrangement causes a slight variation in the balance, and is allowed for by providing a compensator moved by gearing. The cam is attached to one end of the steelyard arm, and this is rotated by a coarsethreaded screw cut in it and engaging with the balancing weight, which can slide along, but not turn round, its support. A further modification is described, in which a skewed plate is used instead of a face-cam.
Patent GB-189812872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Closets.
Inventor: ADAMS MOSES JAMES
Filed: 1898-06-09
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 12,872. Adams, M. J. June 9. Water-waste preventers, siphon and valve discharge. Superposed tanks A and H are employed. The upper tank discharges either by a siphon or a valve into a tipping-tank J in the lower tank, which then tips and delivers the flush.
Patent GB-189814783-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Maximum Thermometers.
Inventor: SIMPSON GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-07-05
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 14,783. Simpson, G. W. July 5. Thermometers.-Clinical and other maximum thermometers are formed at the top with a cupshaped extension C of the bore A closed by a flexible diaphragm D. A fluid is introduced between the diaphragm and the mercury and a .device, such as the screw piston F, is provided for causing pressure in the fluid, when desired, to force the indicating- column down after taking a reading. The screw piston may be replaced by a spring plunger, or the diaphragm may be acted upon directly by the finger. In place of the cup C, a closed bulb may be used, the pressure being caused by heating the bulb.
Patent GB-189816348-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Preventing Waste of Water.
Inventor: RUTNAGUR SORABJI MUNCHERJI
Filed: 1898-07-27
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 16,348. Rutnagur, S. M. July 27. Measured quantities, delivering. - The water supply pipe a from the main is connected by pipes b, c to two tanks or compartments r, r', and the supply is controlled by a four-way cock p in such a manner that one tank is open to the supply pipe when the delivery or service pipe d is in open communication with the other tank. The Provisional Specification states that the cock may be turned by hand, or by water or other pressure controlled by coin-freed mechanism.
Patent GB-189819258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knitting Machines.
Inventor: BROWN EDWIN HENRY
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 19,258. Brown, E. H. Sept. 9. Circular knitting-m a - chines.-A number of auxiliary needles d' working in inclined grooves in the needle - bed D are raised, against the action of springs d<4> by means of inclined lugs d<xxxx>, d<14> on pattern chains d<6>, d<7>, until their bits are in range of the cams on the cam ring E driven through the gearing F,f from the belt pulley C<4>. The raised needles introduce new wales, and so widen the leg of the stocking. The chains d<6>, d' are geared together, and are driven by the ratchet-wheel d<13>, pawl d<16>, pivoted lever d<15>, and cam-groove a<18>, on the cam cylinder. The pawl d<16> may be held out of gear by a pin and a lever d<19> pivoted to d<15> and acted on by a weighted bell-crank lever d<21>, controlled by lugs on the pattern chain d<23>. The continuously-operated lever d<15> drives a slide d<28> on which are pawls d<35>, d<31> which drive a ratchet-wheel d<33> with one long tooth and a plain disc d<32> with one tooth, both wheel and disc being connected to the sprocket-wheel of a pattern chain d<34>. The pawl d<35> thus drives the chain d<34> till it enters the long tooth, where it remains till a lug on the chain d<23> removes a bluff and allows the pawl d<31> to turn the disc one tooth, and so remove the pawl out of the long tooth; the chain d<34> is then driven till the pawl again enters the long tooth. The lugs on the chain d<34> act through the levers d<38>, d<39> and rod d<40> so as to bring a roller d<41> into range with one of the levers e<13>, e<14>, and so shift the cams e, e<1> which act on the horizontal needles. The cams can be made to knit or to cause the needles to cast off. A lever e<15> locks the levers e<13>, e<14>, Fig. 4, in the inactive position till acted on by the roller d<41>. A cam e<xx> is caused to slide in an inclined slot e<18> when the cams e, e<1> are moved. Latch guards and openers e<7>, e<8> and e<10>, e<11> are fixed to the cam ring E, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. In throwing a needle into action, it is first raised to take the thread then depressed for a few courses, and finally raised to introduce the new wale ; a hole is thus avoided.
Patent GB-189821294-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Stamping or Cutting Soap-tablets, Metal Foils, and the like.
Filed: 1898-10-10
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 21,294. Essential Oil Importers and Exporters and Hauff, J. Oct. 10. Stamping. - A machine for stamping or cutting metal foil and the like is provided w i t h a vertically - reciprocating plunger E, which is actuated by means of a helical rim D formed on the lower part of a rotary casing or sleeve B. The casing or sleeve B is carried by a spindle fitted with a handwheel C or its equivalent. The plunger is preferably provided with a groove which receives the rim D.
Patent GB-189822840-A (GB)
Title: An Instrument for Facilitating the Pasting of Cigar Boxes and the like.
Inventor: HOCHSTAEDTER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1898-10-31
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 22,840. Hochstõdter, F. Oct. 31. Affixing labels.-A bracket B screwed to the table A supports an axle b on which turns a frame C having a spring-controlled pin D and a clamp F, between which is held the cigar box &c. to be pasted for labelling. Revoluble plates d, f allow the box to be turned between the clamp and pin, and the frame C can also be turned, catches c being provided to hold it in any desired position.
Patent GB-189901143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Bonding Railway Rails.
Inventor: HACHMANN FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 1143. Hachmann, F., and Baasen, E. M. F. Jan. 17. Rail joints; rail bonds.-A piece 15, shown separately in Fig. 4, is let into railway rail ends so as to lie flush with the tread, and is secured by the plug 20 and by pouring in molten metal through the holes 21, 24. The webs of the rails are thickened at the ends.
Patent GB-189905503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inking Pads.
Inventor: BAUMGARTEN HERMAN
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 5503. Baumgarten, H. March 14. Stamp-inking pads.-The inking-pad 1, made of the usual material, is held together with one or more cloth covers 3<a>, within a holder comprising a ring 2 and a locking-plate 10, having a series of inclined flanges 12, which bear against projections 6 on the ring 2. The edges of the covers 3<a> are gripped by the inwardly-curved edge 5 of the ring 2, and a washer 9, laid upon the plate 10. A cloth cover may be removed by loosening the plate 10, and seizing the cloth by means of the fingers inserted through a recess in ring 2. In a modified form, the locking-plate has no inclined flanges, but inclined grooves serving the same purpose.
Patent GB-189906011-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Candlestick.
Inventor: HOLYMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-20
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 6011. Holyman, W. March 20. Candlesticks combined with match &c. receptacles. The tray X is formed with a vertical screwthreaded pillar B, closed at its upper end by a plate E provided with a spike E<1> for securing the end of the candle. The tubular socket A screws up and down upon the pillar B, and has a flange or grease guard F at its upper end. The pillar B may be utilized as a match receptacle by forming a hole in a part of the pillar which is normally covered by the socket A, as indicated by the dotted lines G.
Patent GB-189907349-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Black, Substantive, Sulphurised Dyestuffs.
Inventor: IMRAY JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-07
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 7349. Imray, J., [Soc. Anon. des MatiÞres Colorantes et Produits Chimiquues de St. Denis]. April 7. Dyes, artificial.-Black substantive dyes for cotton are produced from dyes of the indophenol and indoaniline groups, which result from the oxidation of a mixture of p-phenylenediamine or p-amidophenol on the one band with a phenol or a naphthol on the other hand, for example as follows :-The dye-stuff prepared from p-phenylenediamine and alpha-naphthol is introduced into melted sulphur at 130‹-140‹ C., and the mixture is heated for four hours gradually to 200‹ C. The product is pulverized and added in small quantities to sodium sulphide which has been previously fused and evaporated to a syrupy consistency, and the mixture is heated to 200‹ or 250‹ C. until the mass becomes hard and brittle.
Patent GB-189908943-A (GB)
Title: Improved Heels for Boots, Shoes and the like.
Inventor: BERRY CHARLES MCCLUSKY
Filed: 1899-04-28
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 8943. Berry, C. McC. Apr 128. Heels.-I n d i arubber heels are made with radial and transverse grooves, as shown, so that they may easily be cut down to suit the size of the shoe. The Figure shows a heel with one radial section cut out.
Patent GB-189912154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process of Manufacturing Aluminium Powder.
Inventor: OTT LEONHARDT
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 12,154. Ott, L. June 10. Bronzing.-Fine flaky aluminium powder is made by pouring fluid aluminium into water and powdering the product in a stamping-press.
Patent GB-189918565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hydrogen Cyanide.
Inventor: BERINGER EMIL
Filed: 1899-09-14
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,565. Beringer, E. Sept. 14. Hydrocyanic acid.-Hydrocyanic acid is produced from sulphocyanides in approximately theoretical yield by gradually adding to a boiling solution of a nitrate a solution of a sulphocyanide and a mineral acid, together or separately, the proportion of acid being one half the equivalent of the nitrate used. The reaction takes place in accordance with the equation- If barium or calcium sulphocyanide is used, it is preferred to mix it with sulphuric acid, and to employ the supernatant liquid after the sulphate produced has settled.
Patent GB-189920001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, Wash Towers for Treating Producer Gases.
Filed: 1899-10-05
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 20,001. Duff, E. F., and United Alkali Co. Oct. 5. Spray-producers for wash towers employed for scrubbing producer gas. Each water distributer A consists of a discharge pipe B having a slightlyconcave circular plate C beneath, so that the wash water is uniformly distributed throughout the tower. Each discharge pipe is passed through an opening b in the tower, and has a blank flange D at the top to facilitate cleaning.
Patent GB-189920170-A (GB)
Title: Transportable Melting Furnace for Soldering or Brazing Parts of Cycle Frames and other Objects.
Inventor: VOGT ADOLF
Filed: 1899-10-07
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,170. Vogt, A., Bachmann, J. r., and Leve, G. Oct. 7. Soldering and brazing.-Relates to the construction of a portable melting-furnace for soldering or brazing parts of cycle frames and other objects. The brazing or soldering metal is contained in a narrow crucible 5, funnel-shaped in longitudinal section, into which the objects to be brazed or soldered are dipped. This crucible rests on a removable grate, and is held in position by projecting portions of the cover, which is made in two parts 6 and 7 to prevent breakage by expansion. Depending portions 8 of the cover prevent coke supplied to the furnace through openings 30 from falling into the crucible. Partitions 9 direct the fire-gases, and cause them to pass over the crucible before escaping to the outlet flue 10, which is fitted with a counterbalanced damper 33. The space above the crucible is covered by doors 12, which are mounted on rods 13 pivoted at 14. These rods are operated to open and close the doors by a counterbalanced treadle-lever 21 and toggle-bars 15. The stoking-door 26 is provided with a balance weight 26<x>, and has an inspection opening glazed with mica. The outer casing 22 is cooled by air passing upwards between it and the furnace walls 2. Protecting-gratings may be attached to the free sides of the casing.
Patent GB-189921091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pocket Boxes or Cases from Sheet Metal.
Inventor: TIMINGS SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-10-21
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 21,091. Timings, S. Oct. 21. Cigar and cigarette cases.-Pocket boxes or cases for matches, cigars, cigarettes, cards, and other articles are formed from sheet metal by stamping two sheets A<1>, A<2> and then uniting both parts by bending the flange of one over the other, as shown. The rear part A' has a tongue a<3> which is turned down on the inside of the part A' and is secured by a rivet e. This tongue has a socket a<@> to receive the hinge spring C, and is slitted at the top fold to receive the tongue b<3>, projecting from the lid, and having pins at each side, which engaging in the folds of the tongue a<3> form the lid hinge. The case, when used for cigars and cigarettes &c., is preferably oblong.
Patent GB-189923606-A (GB)
Title: A Fruit-case.
Inventor: PAGE JOHN BLONDEL LE
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-11-27
Abstract: 23,606. Le Page, J. B. Nov. 27. Sliding bolts; fastenings for boxes. The hinged doors closing the front of a box are secured by a bolt m, which is passed through staples on the doors, the bolt having a bar k pivoted at one end, which, after insertion through the staples, is turned at right-angles to the bolt.
Patent GB-190002458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Manufacturing Horse Shoes.
Inventor: VERNON JAMES
Filed: 1900-02-07
Granted: 1901-02-07
Abstract: 2458. Vernon, J. Feb. 7. Casting.-Fig. 4 shows a plan, partly in section, of a machine for casting horse-shoes. The mould or chill is formed by three vertical plates A, B, C, of which the plate A is fixed and the plates B and C slide respectively on rods a, a<1> and c, c<1> fixed to the plate A. The plate B is moved and clamped in position by a cross-handle b pivoted at x. The plate C is moved by a cam on a shaft passing through the opening y. The pins d for forming the nail-holes have ball heads jointed in sockets d<x> on the plates d<1>, d', which can be slid on bars e, e fixed to the plate C by means of a cam f on the lever 2. Another cam lever operates the knife to shear the runner from the shoe S. In operation, the pins d and plate C are withdrawn as soon as the metal is set, and the plate B is subsequently removed, a better casting being thus obtained. The raised portions B<x>, C<x> may be made separate from the plates B, C, so that different forms of shoe may be made in the same machine.
Patent GB-190003192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Batteries.
Inventor: CASTRO ANGEL DE
Filed: 1900-02-17
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3192. Castro, A. de, and Schbomann, H. W. Feb. 17. Primary batteries ; secondary batteries.- In order to render batteries as light as possible, they are composed mainly of sailcloth or like material impregnated electrolytically in the manner described in Specification No. 2703, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Electrolysis]. Such batteries may be employed in connection with. the accumulators described in Specification No. 25,641, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Dynamo-electric Generators &c.]. In primary batteries, the inner part is impregnated with zinc, and is enclosed in a receptacle impregnated with copper, as shown in Fig. 1. In secondary batteries, the elements are formed of tubes a, Fig. 3, treated with lead and filled with a superoxide and bent into a spiral form. These elements may be variously arranged in a suitable receptacle
Patent GB-190003425-A (GB)
Title: A Geographical Game.
Inventor: PARK ROBERT JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1900-02-21
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 3425. Park, R. J. C., and Borland, F. J. Feb. 21. Geographical games; race games.-The players throw dice, and move on a board marked with a map. Penalties are attached to certain points on the route. The pieces or men may be model ships, railway engines, soldiers, &c.
Patent GB-190008315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: JONES WALTER FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-05-05
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 8315. Jones, W. F. May 5. Switches ; cut-outs.-The contact-arm of a motor controller is operated through an electromagnetic clutch, which is released in case of over or under load. Figs. 1 and 2 show one arrangement. A coil D is mounted on an iron spindle C, on which turn two iron arms E, F fitted with projections G adapted to close the magnetic circuit. One arm F may be fitted with an operating-handle J or other starting-device, and the other with the contactarm H. A spring tends always to bring the arm H into the off position on the strips L. To operate the switch, the handle is pushed back until contact is made with a contact P, when a current is made through the clutch coil D, and an electromagnet Q is energized to maintain the current while the switch arm passes over the strips L. The overload magnet T short-circuits the coil D, in case of excessive rise of current. A handle V is fitted on the armature of the magnet T, so that the coil may be short-circuited by hand to release the clutch. Reference is made to Specification No.6819, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-190009157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, the Manufacture of Coke
Inventor: COCHRANE BRODIE
Filed: 1900-05-17
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 9157. Cochrane, B. May 17. Coking -A mixture of pulverized coal, and breeze or coke cinder obtained from coke ovens or retorts, is employed in making coke. The breeze or coke cinder, when mixed with ashes or dirt, is washed and then dried before being used.
Patent GB-190014059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Centrifugal Liquid Separators.
Inventor: SPOONER ARTHUR FREEMORE
Filed: 1900-08-04
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 14,059. Spooner, A. F., [Aktiebolaget Separator]. Aug. 4. Cream separators &c.-In machines fitted with insertions composed of piles of conical plates d, in which the feedtube c is formed with slotted ribs e for the delivery of the milk at about the mean radius of the insertion, blocks f are secured to the plates in order to deflect the milk at an angle to a radius. Or, instead of these blocks, the outer ends of the slots in the ribs may be closed, and side openings provided instead.
Patent GB-190018617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in High Potential Electric Circuit-breakers.
Filed: 1900-10-18
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 18,617. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Hewlett, E. M.]. Oct. 18. Switches for highpotential currents operated by a motor which is controlled from a safe distance. Figs. 1 and 2 show an arrangement for breaking a threephase current. The three rods 4<a>, 4<b>, 4<c> carry at their lower extremities the movable terminals (not shown), and are connected at their upper ends by a beam 5. A motor 1 drives a shaft 2, and through worm gearing a wheel 3 which turns the shaft 4 in a forward direction through a clutch 7, 8. On the shaft is a crank 9, which is connected to the beam 5 through a system of links 10, 11, 12, and 13, the latter being extended and carrying a counterweight 15. On starting the motor, the rods 4<a>, 4<b>, 4<c> are depressed, the weight 15 being raised and a spring 28 being compressed. After a certain movement of the motor, the main switch is closed, and the motor circuit is broken by one of the arms 19, 19<a> being moved away from the contact 20<a> by one of the cams 17, 17<a>, the other arm b e i n g brought into contact ready for the next operation of the motor. The motor is stopped quickly by an electromagnetic braking- device 22, in which a band brake 29 comes into action when the current ceases. When the motor circuit is next completed, the crank 9 is moved past the dead centre, and the spring 28 quickly breaks the circuit, the weight 15 finally lifting the rods and links. In cases where a generator is to be cut in when in synchronism, an additional cam and contact-lever are provided, and the motor is arrested just before the circuit is made. When synchronism is shown, as by a phase indicator, the motor is operated to close the switch quickly.
Patent GB-190106145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Carriage Door-locks and Striking Plates therefor.
Inventor: FEENY VICTOR ISIDORE
Filed: 1901-03-23
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 6145. Feeny, V. I. March 23. Locks and fastenings, railway-carriage door.- The bolt B is provided with a projection b adapted to be engaged by a projection a on a sliding block A shot outwards by a spring a'. The bolt also engages an arm depending from a latch C controlled by a spring c'. The projection a is inclined upwards from the inner end to the centre, and serves to retain the bolt B and the latch C in the closed position. The striking-plate D is provided with an inclined face d' for the block A behind the face d for the main bolt and latch. The face d may be divided so that the bolt may strike before the latch. Upon closing the door, the bolt and latch are forced further inwards, thus disengaging the block and bolt ; the block A is then driven into the lock, and the bolt and latch are driven out by the springs to secure the door. Upon turning the handle, the bolt and latch are retracted, and the block A is shot outwards to engage the bolt and retain it in the partly-projecting position shown in Fig. 1. The coiled springs may be provided with a rubber &c. core, or embedded in rubber &c., or two concentric springs may be used with a rubber or telescoping metal sheath arranged between.
Patent GB-190106359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Motors or Engines.
Inventor: EUDELIN MAURICE AUGUSTE
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 6359. Eudelin, M. A. March 26. Lubricating explosion engines. A pump is worked from the oscillating spindle 16, which draws oil from the crank chamber and forces it into the cylinder through nozzles 31.