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Patent GB-189808748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Shaping Corks.
Inventor: HOWARD JOHN EISENHARDT
Filed: 1898-04-14
Granted: 1899-07-14
Abstract: 8748. Howard, J. E. April 14. Cork, cutting.-Corks are formed from ' squares' or 'quarters' by sawing them to the required shape. The cork blank x is inserted in the spring chuck y, z on the slide c, and is moved by the lever j &c. up to the continuously-rotating saw m, the cork being also rotated when the pinion h or the chuck meshes with the pinion i driven from the saw spindle. The apparatus may be arranged so that the saw is moved up to the cork instead of the cork to the saw, and either the saw or the chuck may be mounted in an inclined position for cutting tapered corks. Instead of a circular saw, as shown, an endless band, or a reciprocating or tubular saw, may be employed.
Patent GB-189809368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pickers of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: WHALLEY JOHN JAMES
Filed: 1898-04-23
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 9368. Whalley, J. J. April 23. Loom picking-mechanism.-The picker 1 is made of one piece of leather or hide, having its ends 2 turned inwards, as shown, and a recess 3 being left for the attachment of the picking-band 4 by means of a pin 5.
Patent GB-189811952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Self-acting Temperature-regulating Devices for Superheaters.
Inventor: SCHMIDT WILHELM
Filed: 1898-05-26
Granted: 1899-05-26
Abstract: 11,952. Schmidt, W. May 26. Dampers, operating. Relates to a self-acting temperature-regulating device for superheaters. The device is shown in Fig. 1. in section, and in end view in Fig. 2. The metal tube b has at its free end a small valve opening which is governed by the internal tube c or other metallic body which has a coefficient of expansion greater than that of the tube b. The tube c is regulated by the adjusting-screw f. The cylinder d has a small steam outlet h and a piston e connected by means of a lever and chain with the damper of the superheater, which is provided with a weighted lever Instead of the piston e a membrane may be used, and a liquid may be substituted for the tube c. The device is shown applied to a superheater in the Specification.
Patent GB-189814968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stokers for Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: HOFMANN FRIEDRICH EMIL
Filed: 1898-07-07
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 14,968. Hofmann, F. E., and Hofmann, F. H. July 7. Mechanical stoking.-Relates to stokers of the radially-acting shovel class. Fuel in the hopper is uniformly raked through the grate k by the projecting arms of the wheel i, and passed into the cells of the rotating cylinder D. Thence the fuel drops through the aperture h, and is uniformly distributed over the shovel A by the oscillating plate B. At a suitable period the shovel is turned about its hinge b by the release of the spring v, which has been compressed by the rocking double-armed lever t. The upper end of this lever presses upon the spiral surface of the cam s, which causes the compression and release of the spring v. The plate B is oscillated about the spindle by a suitable cam. A spring-closed door l is provided on the front of the hopper for the discharge of large pieces of fuel.
Patent GB-189816411-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Lubricant or Compound for Preventing Over-heating of the Bearings of Revolving Shafts and other Frictional Surfaces in Machinery.
Inventor: STERRATT WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-07-28
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 16,411. Sterratt, W. H. July 28. Lubricants. - A lubricant is made from suitable proportions of tallow, oil of tar, and common salt.
Patent GB-189816545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Dressing or Working Hides, Skins, and the like.
Inventor: TURNER WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-07-29
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 16,545. Turner, W. July 29. Hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.-Relates to an improved machine for dressing hides, skins, &c. so that hides &c. of uneven thickness are uniformly treated. The machine comprises two frames B', B<2> mounted in guides b<2> on the frame A, which supports the machine, and connected together by links b<8> and levers b<12>, b<13>, the levers b<12>, b<13> being also connected by a rod b<15> so that the frames are kept parallel with each other. Weights w carried by levers b<17> connected by links b<19> to the frame B' press the frames together. The frames are provided on their inner faces with fixed blades b<6> and spring blades b<7> arranged as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the blades b<7> being carried by pivoted arms b<20> and pressed outwards by springs s, their motion being limited by stops b<23>. The hides are placed on tables D, Figs. 1 and 5, each consisting of a board d pivoted at d<2> to chains c, which encircle cogwheels c', c<2>, which are rotated to carry the tables between the frames B', B<2>. Pins d" on the chains engage slots d<9> in the tables and support the rear ends thereof. Each table is covered by an apron d<13> passing round a roll d<15> and connected at its ends to a strap d<16> passing round and secured to a pulley d<8>, which is caused to turn slightly by means of the engaging-parts d<4>, d<5> when the part d<5> engages stops c<4>, c<7> on the frame. A metal lining d<19> is provided on the apron except at the flexible front portion. As the table carrying a hide approaches the frames B', B<2>, a cam c<5> on the chain engages rollers on the frames, and presses the frames apart until the front of the table is between them, when the frames approach and the blades b<6>, b<7> work the hides until the table is about halfway through, when the frames are again momentarily forced apart by a cam c<6>, and the piece d<5> is engaged by the stop c<4> causing the apron to move on the table and carry the portion of the hide on the roller d<15> into engagement with the blades. The table is then carried through the frames, and the hide is removed. A stop c' returns the apron to its original position.
Patent GB-189823720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Photographic Developing and like Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-11-10
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 23,720. Boult, A. J., [Cannier, L., and Lafille, A.]. Nov. 10. Developing; fixing; washing.-Relates to a box for developing and the like without a dark room. In the cross-section, Fig. 1, the developing or like solution is contained in a trough A, which is filled through the coiled pipe B and discharged through the coiled pipe C. The bottom of the trough is fitted with a red-glass window F, and the top with a red-glass slide M. The dark slide B containing the exposed plate is laid on the top of the trough, making a light-tight joint with a velvet strip H. Over this is placed a cover I which is secured by thumb-screws L. By withdrawing the plate M and the shutter of the dark slide, the exposed plate is allowed to fall into the developing-bath, and the cover and dark slide removed. It may also be treated with the washing and fixing solutions before it is removed.
Patent GB-189908530-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Gauge Cock for Steam Boilers with Signal Device for the Low-water Level.
Inventor: SCHWARTZKOPFF RICHARD
Filed: 1899-04-24
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 8530. Schwartzkopff, R. April 24. Gauge cocks; water - level indicators and alarms. -Relates to a gauge cock with a signal device for the low-water level. The cock c has two ways e<1>, d<1> adapted to register with ways e, d in the body b. The way e communicates through a cock j with a tube k, in the widened part k<1> of which a fusib'e plug m is held by an open-ended tube l and a cap n. The tube k, which may have transverse or longitudinal projections to facilitate cooling, is normally full of cold water. On opening the cocks c and j, if the water is above the low-water level, hot water passes from the boiler through the passage d, but, if the water is below the low-water level, cold water leaves the chamber k and steam admitted thereto melts the plug m, and a signal, such as a whistle or an electric device, is operated. Air bubbles rising in the water pass into the extension k<1>. Screw plugs f, g allow the passages d, e to be cleaned.
Patent GB-189918467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Yarn Winding Machinery.
Inventor: GORDON JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-13
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 18,467. Gordan, J., and Malloch. J. M. Sept. 13. Winding-machines.-The yarn passes from the delivery bobbin M to the traversing-guide S over a horizontal rail or guide E, which is pivoted at its centre on a vertical pin B, and has its horizontal oscillations owing to the tension of the thread controlled by springs. The delivery of yarn from the bobbin M is controlled by a spring P and weighted lever Q in the usual manner.
Patent GB-189922215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Engines.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 22,215. Williams, J. Nov. 7. Drawings to Specification. Pistons ; piston-rods ; exhaust - silencers. - Gas engines, with four cylinders in line and a crank shaft between them, have hollow piston-rods sliding over stationary tubes by which water flows through the pistons and closed crank chamber. The exhaust is muffled by escaping into the bed-plate before it enters the atmosphere.
Patent GB-190000139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Tube Plates for Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: SCHULZ RICHARD
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 139. Schulz, R. Jan. 2. Water-tube boilers; tube-plates. -Vertical t u b eplates for use with inclined water tubes are formed, as shown, with facets within the thickness of the plate in planes at right-angles to the axes of the tubes.
Patent GB-190004447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generators, and Liquid Hydrocarbon, Gas and like Burners for Heating the same.
Filed: 1900-03-08
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 4447. Clarkson, T., and Clarkson and Capel Steam Car Syndicate. March 8. Vapour and gas burners. - Relates to a coiled - tube generatorfor motor vehicles &c., and to liquid or gaseous fuel burners for heating it. The generator consists of a continuous tube arranged in a series of concentric coils d', d<8>, d<9>, and of a feed-heating coil d. The coils are arranged horizontally, Fig. 1 being a sectional plan. At one end of the generating- coil is the mouth of the burner, which is provided with a regulating- cap C and a conical deflecting - plate B with internal ribs. Liquid fuel is supplied by a nozzle J at the entrance to the mixing-tube A of the burner, its delivery being regulated by a chisel-pointed bar in the orifice of the nozzle. This regulating-bar is operated simultaneously with the cap C by suitable levers connected to an automatic regulator consisting of two tubes of different expansibility, arranged as shown in Fig. 6, through which the water of the generator is passed. These tubes are fixed at one end to a frame g, and have an adjustable connection n<6> to the regulating-lever. The liquid fuel is led to the burner through a heating-coil H. At starting, the fuel is heated by the flame from an ignited wick or absorbent packing supplied with oil, over which a blast from a hand-operated fan is directed. The flame so produced is passed through a casing 1, Fig. 5, which encloses a portion of the supply pipe H<3>. To prevent the admission of fuel before the supply pipe is heated, a cock H<6>, Fig. 5, is fitted which cannot be opened until a locking-socket p<1> of fusible-metal has been melted.
Patent GB-190006237-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electrical Gas Igniting Apparatus.
Inventor: SCHWARZENBACH JACOB
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 6237. Schwarzenbach, J. April 3. Lighting and extinguishing gas.-In this electric induction sparking-apparatus, the electromagnets form part of the primary circuit, and the ignition apparatus is arranged in the secondary circuit, a contact in the latter circuit being automatically closed by the movement of the armature of the electromagnets. On the passage of the current through the electromagnets 17, 18, a pawl 20* on the armature 19 moves the ratchet - wheel 12 forwards one tooth, whereupon a pin 10 on the wheel engages a shoulder 9 on the valve stem 5, and opens the valve 4. Simultaneously, by means of the engagement of the fork 26 with the screw 25, the movement of the armature 19 lifts the piston 24 and completes the secondary circuit, the igniting-sparks, in the case of the acetylene burner 33, passing at 36, at which point a piece of slate or other insulating-material is interpolated in the metallic conductor 34. As adapted to incandescent burners, the sparks pass between a centrallyarranged insulated rod and the top of the burner head, the gas being ignited at the burner head as soon as it appears, thereby preventing the explosion which takes place when gas accumulates within the mantle before ignition. As there are only half as many pins 10 as ratchet teeth on the wheel 12, the pins hold the valve 4 open until the current is again passed through the electromagnets 17, 18. The pawl 20<x> on the armature 19 then moves the wheel forward one tooth, causing the pin 10 to pass from beneath the shoulder 9 of the valve 4, which thereupon closes.
Patent GB-190006628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Production of the Neutral Esters of Acetylphenylglycine-ortho-carboxylic Acid.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1900-04-09
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 6628. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. April 9. Acetylphenylglycine - o - carboxylic esters. - The neutral esters are prepared without splitting off the acetyl group by conducting the esterification of acetylphenylglycine-o-carboxylic acid at a temperature below 50‹ C., and by removing the excess of alcohol by distiliation in vacuo, or by pouring the mixture into ice-water. In the example given, a mixture of acetylphenylglycine-o carboxylic acid and alcohol saturated with hydrochloric-acid gas is allowed to stand for about eight days, and the neutral ester produced is then isolated in the manner above described.
Patent GB-190007212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair Pins.
Inventor: NICHOLSON EDWARD GEORGE
Filed: 1900-04-18
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 7212. Nicholson, E. G. April 18. Hair-pins are made from elastic wire bent through nearly 180‹ at a and again at b in the same plane or at right-angles with the first bend. On pinching the head at b, the points c will spread apart. The prongs may be plain, corrugated, &c.
Patent GB-190008240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppers and Sprinklers for Bottles.
Inventor: BRAWNER HARRY O
Filed: 1900-05-03
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 8240. Brawner, H. O. Jan. 22, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Stoppers. - A sprinkling-stopper for bottles containing tooth powder, tooth washes, condiments, &c. is formed somewhat like a dumb-bell, as shown at 7, and fits loosely in an orifice at the bottom of the hollow cork 2, the longitudinal passage 3 of which may be closed at the top by a glass plug 6.
Patent GB-190014697-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Woodblock Flooring Mosaic, Tile and other Paving and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: THOMSON GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1900-08-16
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 14,697. Thompson, G. F. Aug. 16. Blocks, tiles and slabs for floors, mosaics, paving, &c. Blocks, tiles or pieces a, of wood, stone, or other material, are formed with dovetail or other shaped recesses, ribs, or projections, to key with a foundation or backing b of artificial stone. In the form shown in Fig. 7, the blocks a are made with recesses r to receive the artificial-stone backing, and dovetail battens q are nailed or screwed to the blocks to hold them together, and key with the backing. Fig. 8 shows a mosaic slab produced by attaching pieces a of stone &c. to a mould plate and pouring artificial stone into the mould. The compound blocks may be of any regular or irregular shape, and the wood blocks may be made fireproof and waterproof. The compound blocks are laid without the usual cement or concrete foundation, and the pieces a can be renewed, when worn.
Patent GB-190105668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Manure Distributors.
Inventor: COULTAS JAMES PERKINS
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 5668. Coultas, J. P. March 18. Manuring.-Relates to a manure-distributing machine in which the hopper is gradually raised to supply manure to a revolving spreader. In Fig. 1, a represents one of the travelling wheels mounted on the axle b and driving the main gear-wheel c, by means of clutch teeth e. A movable sleeve d is provided which may be arranged at either side of the wheel a so as to adjust the distance between the carrying-wheeis to suit any width of drills. A sleeve, similar to d but without clutch teeth, is employed with the other carrying-wheel. The hopper is formed with a fixed rear side and with a movable bottom, formed integrally with the front side, provided with racks p gearing into driving-pinions fixed on the shaft q. The shaft q is driven from the intermediate shaft m by means of the worm and wheel gearings r, s and s<2>, t. The shaft m and the shaft k of the spreader are both driven from the main driving- wheel c by means of intermediate pinions g and h, both mounted on a bent lever f, by means of which they may be simultaneously thrown into or out of gear. An arrangement is described for automatically throwing the lifting - mechanism for the hopper out of gear as soon as the hopper reaches its highest position. A bell-crank lever v is actuated by a lug w on the hopper, and by means of a link v<1> actuates a lever v<2> connected to a clutch o, which clutches the loosely-mounted worm-wheel s<2> to its shaft s'. The clutch o may be disconnected by hand, so as to allow the hopper to be lowered by means of a crank handle on the squared end of the shaft s<1>.
Patent GB-190116433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Mills.
Inventor: THIRION AUGUSTE
Filed: 1901-08-15
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 16,433. Thirion, A. Aug. 15. Openers.-Relates to a mill for grinding, which is stated to be applicable for the treatment of silkworm cocoons. The cone M, mounted on the shaft N, is formed with a series of annular ridges which are cut into teeth and work between corresponding toothed ridges on a stationary ring I. The material supplied from the hopper C is distributed by a rotating perforating disc T.
Patent GB-190122661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Drinking-troughs.
Inventor: JOHANSSON JOEHAN PETTER
Filed: 1901-11-09
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 22,661. Johansson, J. P. Nov. 9. Drinking-appliances for animals.-Relates to the construction of a drinking-trough for animals having the water-supply valve operated by the animal. In Fig. 1, a represents the trough, and l the water-supply pipe closed by a valve d mounted in a casing b pivoted on pins c and held down by springs g at each side. A forked lever f is mounted on a shaft extending between the pins c. The lever f is so shaped that, when the longer arms are depressed by the animal, the shorter arm raises the casing b, and opens the valve d. The Specification states that the valve d may be arranged within the pipe l, and that the lever f may be so arranged as to open the valve by depressing it. The valve and its casing is enclosed in a removable casing h.
Patent GB-190204500-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotive and other like Boilers
Inventor: SELLERS THOMAS
Filed: 1902-02-22
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 4500. Sellers, T. Feb. 22. Locomotive boilers; water circulation promoting. - Locomotive and other like boilers are provided with outside watercirculating. tubes, as shown in Figs. 1 and 4. A water-box WB is arranged on the under part of the boiler shell at the smoke-box end of the boiler, and this box is connected up to the firebox shell by the central tubes CT and the outside side tubes OBT. These water-circulating tubes are of any shape, size, or number.
Patent GB-190209837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Razors.
Inventor: KOENIG HUGO
Filed: 1902-04-29
Granted: 1903-04-09
Abstract: 9837. Koenig, H. April 29. Razors.-The blade of a safety razor is flat and slides in ledges c in the elastic holder a, to which it is clipped by the bolt g and thumb-nut f. The safety guard h is formed of a helical spring, to allow the soap to pass through. The spring is supported at the centre by a lip i on the casing.
Patent GB-190211069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Incandescent Gas Lighting
Inventor: SUGG WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 11,069. Sugg, W. T. May 14. Incandescent gas lamps. -Relates to mantles and mantle supports for incandescent gas lighting. The mantle F is attached at the top to a ring of asbestos thread of considerably larger diameter than the usual ring, reducing the puckering, and is carried by a domeshaped support or cap E, which is recessed to receive the point of a peg D provided with a tapped socket C for attachment to a screwed boss on the burner B. The cap E is provided with lateral holes G and a downwardly-curved flange H, and saw-cuts are made across the flange to the holes G, to allow for expansion and contraction. The peg and cap are formed from a mixture of steatite dust, fireclay, and a binding material such as sodium silicate.
Patent GB-190211319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Playing Balls
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELBAZER
Filed: 1902-05-16
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 11,319. Kempshall, E. April 5, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Moulding balls.-Balls for golf &c. are made with a core 2 of gutta- percha &c. which is covered with strips 3 wound in various direc- tions. These strips con. sist of celluloid, india rubber, &c., combined with fabric or the like and are preferably heated during winding to cause them to adhere. The ball thus formed is further shaped in heated or other moulds, preferably constructed to give a pebbled surface.
Patent GB-190215040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Devices for Automatic Looms.
Inventor: WALKER ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1902-07-05
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 15,040. Walker, A. E., Walker, A., and Walker, G. July 5. Loom shuttle-changing mechanism; stop-motinns; weft supply, indicating failure of.-Relates to means for automatically detecting the reduction or absence of yarn on the bobbin and bringing into operation an apparatus such as that described in Specification No. 26.558, A.D. 1901, the cards in which may be so set as to delay the actuation of the shuttle-changing mechanism for one or more picks, until the yarn is used up to the limit desired. The invention is particularly applicable to the automatic loom described in Specification No. 16,156, A.D. 1901. An adjustable rod 39, which can swing in a horizontal plane about a vertical stud 37, is connected by the cords 70, 72 and bell-crank lever 71 &c. with the controlling- rod of the apparatus described in Specification No. 26,558, A.D. 1901, and carries an adjustable bracket 46 on which are mounted levers 49, 57, 50, 54 and 56, 51. The arm 57 is drawn downwards by a spring 58, the arms 49, 50 are connected together by a spring 61, the arm 50 is provided with a curved foot for pressing on the yarn in the shuttle, and the arm 54 is curved so as to approach an adjustable stud 55 in the lever 56, 51. As the lay beats up, it engages with the lever 49, whereby the foot of the lever 50 is pressed upon the yarn in the shuttle, and, if a sufficient amount has been withdrawn therefrom, the hooked end 60 of the lever 51 is raised so that it will engage with an adjustable plate 67 on a swinging lever 62, the movement of the lever 51 to the right causing the rod 39 to swing about its stud 37 and bring into operation the mechanism described in Specification No. 26 558, A.D. 1901. 99 is a pivoted locking or drop plate for holding the hooked end 60 of the lever 61 out of engagement with the plate 67. The detecting-device may be applied to non-automatic looms, in which case the swinging rod 39 is caused to operate the stop handle or an indicating-device. In order to ensure that the shuttle shall always occupy the same position in the shuttle box, an adjustable rod 75, Fig. 5, carried by the frame and having a curved end, is caused at each beat up to enter a gap in the shuttle box, and pass behind the picker 77.