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Patent GB-189913838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Engines.
Inventor: CAMP GEORGE DE
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,838. Camp, G. de, and Roth, E. B. July 4. Engines with reciprocating cylinders; valves and valve gear.-Relates to that class of engines in which there are two cylinders or sets of cylinders working a t right-angles to each other on a single crank passing through an enclosed casing in which the cylinders reciprocate. Figs. 1 and 2 show vertical sections taken at right-angles to each other. The cylinders 15,16 reciprocate on fixed pistons 13, 14, and carry with them the cylinder 17 in which works the piston 18 embracing the crank 19. Along with the cylinder 17 are reciprocated slide valves 23, 25 which work on hollow stems 24, 26 whereby the working fluid is conveyed to and from the valves. The chambers 56, 58, 66, 67 at the ends of the hollow stems communicate by means of suitable passages with the starting and reversing valve 71. For effecting the distribution of the motive fluid to the cylinders 15, 16, there are provided certain oscillatory valves 39, 40 which are rocked by the crank 19 through the medium of suitable connections 53. These valves control the flow of steam to and from the hollow stems 24, 26. The starting of the engine and the direction of rotation are determined by a suitable adjustment of the valve 71.
Patent GB-189915038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Compound, Multiple Cylinder, and other Engines and Apparatus connected therewith.
Inventor: MUSGRAVE FRANK EVERARD
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 15,038. Musgrave, F. E. July 21. Engines with two or more cylinders working on one crank; connecting -rods; crossheads.-Relates to compound, multiple-cylinder, and other engines of the inverted vertical type wherein triangular connecting-rods are employed. The improvements are applicable to air-compressors and pumping- engines. In the triple-expansion engine shown in Fig. 8, the central piston-rod is guided by parallelmotion links, and is coupled to the centre p, while the outer piston-rods are coupled to the triangular connecting-rod E by downwardly-hanging links a joined at their lower ends to the slide-blocks attached to the piston-rods, which pass through eyes in the outer ends of the connecting-rod as shown in Fig. 2. The centres Z for the links a are secured by being driven in and keyed, or the connecting-rod is shrunk over the centres, or the centres are flanged and secured by set-screws. A piston-rod socket or crosshead S', shown in Figs. 9 and 10, is employed when the rods are secured at the top ends, and the links a<1> work inside. The lower ends S<5> have flanges to which are secured the slide blocks Y. The upper ends of the links a' are pivoted in the bosses U of the connecting-rod. The outer end G<2> of the lever F' may be employed to work an air or other pump. In an arrangement for compound working, the link F' is coupled direct to the triangular connecting-rod, there is no central piston, and the link H<2> is omitted.
Patent GB-189915868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway Carriages and Wagons.
Inventor: COTTIER JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-08-03
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 15,868. Cottier, J. W. Aug. 3. Couplings, non-automatic.-A link l is carried on the spindle c, and supports the coupling-link m, which is provided with a balance weight m<x>. A transverse shaft p, which can be turned from either side of the wagon, acts on the link l through the toothed wheels u, v, and raises it with the coupling- link m, while at the same time the chain t, attached near the weight m<x> is wound up on the shaft p and thereby pulls the coupling-link m into an inclined position, ready to engage with the opposite drawhook a'. The shaft p is capable of longitudinal movement for throwing the toothed wheels out of gear, and the shaft c is capable of being slightly moved by the fork x on the shaft x<1> to enable wagons to be coupled when on curves.
Patent GB-189919040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dice Implements.
Inventor: KUCK AUGUST
Filed: 1899-09-21
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 19,040. Kuck, A., and Scholze, W. F. Sept. 21. Dice.-Scoring by means of dice is obtained by mounting rollers 1, Fig. 2, around a central spindle 3 and rotating the device on the principle of a top. The faces of rollers are marked with the dice spots. The central spindle is constructed with wings 4 which pass through corresponding apertures in the blocks upon which the rollers are mounted. In a modification, the indications of the roller dice are obtained by arranging the rollers side by side upon a common spindle, and rolling the device down an incline. In another arrangement, Fig. 6, the device is rolled round a table on the pivot 15 by the handle 13.
Patent GB-189920425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Signal Lamps applicable for Railways.
Inventor: NIGHTINGALE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-10-11
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 20,425. Nightingale, A., and Tattersall, F. Oct. 11. Signal lamps. - Relates to means whereby the rotary frame carrying the shutter or coloured glasses in railway and like lamps may be operated by the hand which carries the lamp. The shutter or frame E carrying the coloured glasses F is detachably mounted upon a rotary plate D, which is actuated by raising or lowering a handle K, arranged in proximity to the lamp handle C, and connected to the spindle of the plate D by a band or chain H. Notches k are provided on the rod of the handle K to permit of the frame E being locked in the desired position, and a coiled or other spring L restores the frame to its normal position when the handle K is released. In modified constructions, the coiled spring L is replaced either bv a second band or chain attached to a spiral spring arranged outside the lantern, or by a rack, pinion, and bevel gear. The reflector P is attached to the reservoir 0, which is detachably mounted on a stud on the rotary plate P.
Patent GB-189922328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Point-protectors for Hat-pins.
Inventor: PRIEST EMMELINE SARAH
Filed: 1899-11-08
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 22,328. Priest, E. S. Nov. 8. Pins. - Protectors for the points of hat pins consist of a globular shield a with a bell mouth a' and a chain or the like f and safety-pin or ring g for attachment to the hat or the shank of the pin.
Patent GB-189922940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motors for Tools or other like Reciprocating Mechanism.
Inventor: ALBREE CHESTER BIDWELL
Filed: 1899-11-17
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 22,940. Albree, C. B. Nov. 17. Stamps, ore and like.-Relates to compressed-air and like motors for percussive tools, rock drills, and other mechanism of the reciprocating type. Fig. 1 shows one form of motor, and Fig. 4 shows a modification. The piston has a large part 4, Fig. 1, and a small part 4<1> to produce differential pressure areas at 14 and 15. A tubular valve 7 slides in the piston, and has ports 10,11. The piston has parts 8, 9. In the position shown, live air enters at 5, and, acting on the shoulder 14, forces back the piston, the exhaust taking place through the valve and ports 10, 8. When the piston is arrested by the block 3, the valve continues to move by inertia until the ports 11 register with the ports 9, the ports 10 and 8 at the same time separating. Live air is then free to pass through the valve 7 to the large area at the rear of the piston, which then moves forward until arrested by the contact of the tool with the work. This may take place at any point in the stroke of the piston. When the piston is arrested, the valve 7 is shifted by its inertia to the position shown in the Figure, and the cycle recommences. In the form shown in Fig. 4, springs W, S, S' return the piston E and valve M to the position shown, after the tool has ceased working, so that the parts are in a proper position to start working again. In this form, the ports L, P, 0 correspond to the ports 8, 10, 11 in Fig. 1. The port 9, Fig. 1, is replaced by two ports J, H and the passage N. By this means, during the return stroke the ports 0, J allow the compressed air in front of the shoulder K to communicate with the large area at the rear of the piston, which is thus advanced by the expansion of this air. The motor may be arranged so that the piston is advanced by the air &c. at full pressure, and returned by the expansion of the air.
Patent GB-190000835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Manufacture of Blanks for Sewing Machine Needles or similar Articles.
Inventor: LANGELIER ANTOINE JEAN
Filed: 1900-01-13
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 835. Langelier, A. J. Jan. 13. Making parts of sewing-machines. -Consists of an automatic machine for making blanks for sewing-machine needles or similar articles. Fig. 5 shows a general section. The wire 21 is fed by a reciprocating clamp 19 through a yielding clamp 41 into a cutter 56 which carries down the blank cut off, in front of a forcer 81 which pushes the blanks into one of a number of holders 98 (in this case four). The blank during this movement rests on a guide 80. The holders 98 are carried on an intermittently-rotated shaft 119, and present the blanks to three swaging-heads in succession, whereof only the lowest 166 is shown, the blank being kept in correct position by the engagement of the holders 98 with guides 185 in front of the swaging-heads. Each holder is closed by a camoperated wedge moved forward by cam levers 136, and backward by spring pins carried on a head 130 secured to a spindle 121 sliding in the shaft 119 and yieldingly connected to the reciprocating head 33. Within the hollow spindle of each holder 98 is a second spindle having a projection 106 which, every revolution, engages with a stationary cam 108 to force out the finished blank. The levers 136 are actuated by cams on a vertically-reciprocating bar 138, and one of them is connected by a link 135 to the lever 134, which operates the crosshead 33. This last is yieldingly connected to the lever 30 which operates the sliding feed-clamp 19. Fig. 30 shows the final swaging- head, 169 being the beaters which as they rotate are actuated by contact with the rollers 168. The finished blank is cut off to the right length by a cutter 173 actuated by the contact of one of the bars 176 with the cam surface of a lever 174. The raw end of the wire is trimmed to a conical shape before a blank is cut from it, by a special milling-tool 67.
Patent GB-190001489-A (GB)
Title: Improved Jacquard Loom or Warp Frame for Weaving Open Work Goods.
Inventor: WIDMER LOUIS
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1901-01-23
Abstract: 1489. Widmer, L., and Welti, G. Jan 23. Warp knitting- machines.-The needles a are operated by the jacquard cylinder and bar d as usual. The sinkers f are carried in tricks in a bed e, which is reciprocated by the levers g, hand cam i. Pivoted to the bar e is an angle bar k, having a number of springs l bearing on the sinkers and a lever or projection m working between two projections n<1>, m<2>. When the sinker bar moves towards the needles, the front of the bar k is raised, as shown in Fig. 1, allowing the springs l to press down the back of the sinkers and raise the front to an extent depending on the length of the loop. In locking in or taking up the work, the sinkers all come to the same level, as shown in Fig. 2, and travel to the right by an amount depending on the length of the loop, the springs l allowing the sinkers to remain at rest while the bar e goes on. The lower ends of the needles are bent as shown in Figs. 4<a> and 7<a>, so that the holes in the cards need not be so close together. As shown in Fig. 4, two sets of holes may be made in each card, which is shogged after each operation of the cylinder to bring the other set of holes into action. Figs. 7 and 7<a> show an arrangement which allows of the cards being joined for use in looms of great width.
Patent GB-190001592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flour Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: MELVIN JOHN
Filed: 1900-01-25
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 1592. Melvin, J. Jan. 25. Moving-stirrer apparatus.-Apparatus for weighing flour combined with a dough kneading or similar machine is shown in Fig. 1. The feeding and discharging devices are shown in detail in Fig. 3. Flour is fed from the hopper A by means of toothed rollers b into the receptacle B, which is supported from the beams r connected to the graduated beam s. The rollers are connected by toothed wheels and are driven b a clutch g on the driving-shaft f, the clutch being put into gear by a hand-actuated lever h. When the receptacle is loaded, the beams tilt and a rod p carried by the beams r rises and, lifting a trigger o reciprocated by a cam l on the driving- shaft, causes it to strike a spring catch k. The lever h is thus released and the clutch disengaged, so that the feed is cut off. The receptacle is d i s - charged into the kneading - machine C by means of toothed rollers d', corresponding teeth of which are fitted with strips of rubber or bristles j<1>, to close the mouth of t h e receptacle when necessary. The rollers d<1> are driven by a jointed shaft f<1> connected to fast and loose pulleys k<1>, l<1>. The belt - fork n<1> has a projection h<1> which engages with a pin on the fast pulley, so as to ensure that the rollers stop when the strips of rubber or bristles are in juxtaposition.
Patent GB-190002201-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Butyrometer.
Inventor: MERCIER ANTOINE
Filed: 1900-02-03
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 2201. Mercier, A. Feb. 3. Milk testers.-The shaft 1 of a centrifugal milk tester is mounted in ball bearings as shown, and is connected by a pawl 23 and ratchet-wheel 25 with a socket 20. The flange 22 of the socket is formed as a ratchet-wheel with its teeth turned in the opposite direction to those of the wheel 25 and a spring hand-lever is provided, with a pawl engaging the teeth. Between the socket 20 and the casing a strong spring 17 is fitted. By turning the spindle 1 by means of a key, the spring may be wound up and then, on releasing the hand-lever, the spring unwinds, imparting a high velocity to the apparatus which is continued for some time after the spring has run down, the pawl 23 running freely over the ratchet-wheel 25.
Patent GB-190002384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Alternate Current Distribution.
Inventor: MORDEY WILLIAM MORRIS
Filed: 1900-02-06
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 2384. Mordey, W. M. Feb. 6. Resistances, inductive. Choking coils, for use in distributing electricity in circuits having capacity, are made with laminated iron cores, the end pieces of which are adjustable in order to vary the airgaps. Fig. 6 shows one construction, in which the end piece g is adjustable by bolts and nuts l, m.
Patent GB-190004882-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acoustic Apparatus for Conducting Sound to the Ear.
Inventor: KUTH HERMANN
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 4882. Kuth, H. March 14. Ear appliances.-An appliance for conducting sound to the ears consists of a smooth arched frame comprising plates a, b shaped to fit the back of the head and formed with a narrow bottom plate c and with internal partitions f forming chambers g which conduct the sounds to a tube d connected to a tube e leading to the ear. In the chambers opening upwards the plate a is extended outwards, and in those opening at the sides the plate b is extended. The appliance is fastened to the head like a wig, and may be covered with, or painted to resemble, hair.
Patent GB-190009002-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tension Apparatus for the Strings of Stringed Musical Instruments with Finger Board.
Inventor: PECHENART PAUL
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 9002. PÚchenart, P. May 15. Banjoes; violins and like instrument.-The strings are tuned by worm gearing, the spindles of the worm-wheels being vertical and forming the pegs round which the strings are wound. The heads of the screws which operate the worm-wheels all project from the same side of the head, so as to be in reach of the hand while the instrument is being played.
Patent GB-190011046-A (GB)
Inventor: BURMEISTER EDUARD
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 11,046. Burmeister, E. June 18. Sewage and foul waters, treating; disinfecting and deodorizing; precipitants etc.; precipitating.-A mixture of carbonate of lime and slaked lime with water, sufficient to form a thick milky liquid, is added to sewage and industrial effluents ; or the carbonate of lime and slaked lime may be added successively. The calcareous precipitate or mud, formed during this treatment of the sewage &c., may be employed, instead of fresh carbonate of lime, for treating another quantity of sewage. The above-mentioned reagents serve as deodorants and disinfectants, as well as precipitants.
Patent GB-190012438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Regulators for Gas Burners.
Inventor: TERRY GEORGE SETH
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 12,438. Lake, H. H., [Terry, G. S.]. July 10. Regulators. - Automatic regulators for gas burners are formed of a cylindrical drawn sheet-metal cup-like regulator body 1, having an annular flange-like locating-shoulder 2 and a central valve seat 3, within which moves the stem of a valve 4, the upper end of which is connected to the centre of a cylindrical float 5. The top of the tube 8 is provided with the burner 11. The weight of the float is such that, when in use, gas passes at the pressure desired through the valve seat 3, the annular space between the body and the float, under the latter, and up the annular space around the float to the burner. Perforations 9 may be made in the top of the float, but even then the main quantity of gas must pass beneath the float. In a modification, the lower part of the valve body is formed as an inclined flange for attaching by friction to a gas supply pipe such as 12 below the burner tube 8. The float is, in both cases, guided in its movements by the valve body and outer tube.
Patent GB-190014743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Cut Outs and the like.
Inventor: CLAYTON HERBERT FITZROY
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 14,743. Clayton, H. F. Aug. 17. Cut-outs; couplings. -To prevent arcing and to readily replace a fuse, the appliance is made in three parts, (1) the cover A, (2) an inner piece B carrying the fuse D and connected to plug contacts, and (3) the base C carrying sockets to which the main conductors are connected.
Patent GB-190015337-A (GB)
Inventor: HOUGHTON ALFRED NELSON
Filed: 1900-08-28
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 15,337. Houghton, A. N. Aug. 28. Capsuling and sealing bottles etc.; stoppers; refilling, preventing.-Relates to means for sealing bottles, jugs, &c so that they cannot be re-used without detection. The neck 1 of the vessel is formed with a shoulder 2, and is provided with a metal or other suitable band 4, which may be embedded in the neck, as shown in Fig. 4, by forcing portions 3 of the neck, while in a plastic condition, outwards into holes 5 in the band, as shown in Figs. 2 and 14, or by pressing the band into recesses 25 in the neck, as shown in Fig. 8. The neck is closed by a stopper 20, which may be inserted in the neck, as shown in Figs. 2, 4, and 14, with or without an external cap 10, Fig. 14, or the stopper may be seated on the mouth, as shown in Fig. 8. In the last-mentioned case, a packing- washer may be interposed between the stopper and neck. When the stopper is in position, the band 4 is bent, curled, or crimped over until it bears on the stopper, as shown in Figs. 2, 4, and 8, or it may be crimped into recesses 12 in the stopper, as shown in Fig. 14. Before or after the fixing operation, the band may be partially severed by slits 6, at which the band is broken when opening the vessel. In all cases, the removal of the band cannot be effected without leaving evidence of the fact.
Patent GB-190101334-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Safety-coat Hanger or Garment Suspender.
Inventor: BORRMANN RUDOLF
Filed: 1901-01-21
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 1334. Borrmann, R. Jan. 21. Suspenders for articles of dress.-Relates to an appliance to be attached to a coat or other garment to hang it up by, and provided with means to prevent unauthorized removal of the garment from the peg upon which it is hung. The appliance, shown in Figs. 1 and 3, is attached to the garment by sewing through holes in a plate g. On the plate g are hinged two jaws pivoted together at a, and one of them is provided with a pin i which enters a recess k in the other to prevent lateral displacement of the jaws. Near the free end of each jaw is a semicircular recess by which it is engaged with the peg on which the garment is hung. On one jaw is pivoted a spring hasp d which can be engaged, as shown, in a suitable recess in the other jaw, and can be removed therefrom by a key e. The spring h causes the jaws to open when the hasp is unfastened.
Patent GB-190101911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Printing Machines.
Inventor: TUDOR EDWARD
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 1911. Tudor, E., Grimshaw, H., and Furnival, R. B. Jan. 28. Delivery apparatus. -Relates to means for delivering sheets, printed side up, in rotary aluminium or other plate printing - machines. Behind the impression-cylinder A, which presses the sheets against the plate cylinder (not shown), is a large delivery cylinder B formed of two or more discs, the peripheries of which may be serrated to prevent set-off. Grippers c, c' take the sheets from the cylinder A and deliver them to a reciprocating delivery carriage G, such as is described in Specification No. 7705, A.D. 1899, which delivers them on to the table K. The grippers c are operated by an arm c<2> and cam c<4>, and a pivoted cam D' moved into and out of operative position by a connection with the cylinder checking or stopping mechanism. Grippers E on the carriage G take the sheet from the grippers c, c<1> as the carriage runs under the cylinder B at the same surface speed. The tapes O are driven, as the carriage moves under the cylinder, to deliver the sheet to the table K by a rack and pinion, which drive the tapes in one direction only. Or the tapes may be operated by a chain as described in the Specification referred to above. Sheet stops M are mounted adjustably on bars M<1> carried by arms m pivoted on the carriage and raised and lowered by an arm N and incline or stop n. The carriage is reciprocated by a rack g and gears operated by a segment L<1> oscillated by a rod l<1> and crank l. The carriage runs on guide-rolls H. A curved shield D keeps the sheet to the cylinder B.
Patent GB-190108127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Presses
Inventor: BOWMAN HAROLD
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 8127. Bowman, H., and Southworth, J. T. April 20. Blasting - cartridges. -Relates to means for controlling the movement o f the follower in a hydraulic press employed in the manufacture of blasting-cartridges &c. The follower e, which is located above the table d, is connected by rods f, g, o and a crosshead n to the rod m of a piston l moving in a cylinder k. This cylinder is supplied with a fluid, preferably oil, although air or steam may be employed, through a pipe p controlled by a cock q. The pipe p communicates with both ends of the cylinder, and is provided with a relief valve r. Another pipe s connects both ends of the cylinder, and is fitted with a valve t operated by a lever u connected to a rod v provided with collars v<1>, v<2> adapted to be engaged by a projection d' on the table d. In the lowered position, shown in Fig. 1, the valve t is open. As the table is raised by hydraulic pressure so as to compress the explosive by means, of plungers, the projection d' engages the collar v<1> and closes the valve t, thereby locking the follower e in position. Should the pressure become too great in the upper part of the cylinder k, the relief valve v permits some of the oil to pass to. the lower part of the cylinder. When the cartridges have been removed and the table is lowered, the projection d' comes into contact with tho collar v<2> and opens the valve t, permitting the follower to descend. In a modification, the pipe p and valve r are dispensed with, and the piston l has a seating to control the entrance to passages in the piston and so acts as a relief valve. The rod v may be operated by hand.