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Patent GB-189801081-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Making Confections.
Inventor: JONES ALFRED
Filed: 1898-01-14
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 1081. Jones, A. Jan. 14. Moulding confectionery.-Relates to machines for making confections by dropping the material in a liquid condition into moulds formed in trays filled with starch, and subsequently separating and cleaning the dried confections from the starch. In the framework A, a couple of endless chains are mounted on sprocket-wheels on shafts B<4> and B<6>, and are driven with a step motion by means of ratchet gearing actuated from an eccentric mounted loosely on the shaft C and driven by spur gearing from the main shaft E. The starch trays D<1>, D<2>, .... D<6> are filled partly from a suspended sieve F driven by an eccentric from the shaft f<13>, and partly from a rotary sieve J fed by an elevator i<1> from a starch chamber not shown. The surplus starch is removed from the trays into the starch chamber by levelling-bars K<1> and K<2>. The moulds are made in the starch by patterns l<13> on a vertically-reciprocating frame L connected to the frame A by parallel links l<2>, l<3> at each side and actuated by an arm l<11> on a rock shaft l<10>. A hammer l<19> operated by a tappet-wheel l<17> is mounted on the link l<2> to jar the frame L so that the pattern shall leave the mould clean. The dropping-mechanism comprises two tanks N<1> and N<2> for the liquid material. The tank N<2> is fed from the tank N<1> through an adjustable slide n<6> so that the head of liquid in the tank N<2> is maintained uniformly to ensure the drops being of regular size. The bottom of the tank N<2> is removable and is perforated to correspond with the moulds formed by the pattern l<13>. The perforations are closed by dropping-rods adjustably secured on a cross-bar Q<2> operated by vertical slide bars R<2> at each end actuated by cams r<6> fixed on the shaft C, which is driven from the main shaft E by gearing in which a clutch is interposed so that the dropping-mechanism may be stopped without stopping the eccentrics, above referred to, mounted loosely on the shaft C. An adjustment consisting of screws r<10> is provided for regulating the vertical rise of the bar Q<2> and thus determining the size of the drops. The apparatus for cleaning the dried confections from starch is not show in Fig. 1. The confections and starch are first fed to the sieve F, which removes the bulk of the starch, and delivers the confections upon an elevator which carries them to a series of brushes, certain of which revolve more quickly than others. The confections then drop upon a stepped sieve having a rotary brush arranged at each step. A blast from a fan is directed along the sieve, and removes all starch and small pieces, while the cleaned confections roll down into a receptacle.
Patent GB-189804363-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tire Tightener.
Inventor: WALLINGFORD WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-02-22
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 4363. Wallingford, W. H. Feb. 22. Tyres, non-elastic; felloes or rims.-To enable a metal tyre B to be readily tightened, the ends A of the felly are provided with a metal sleeve 10 which has an aperture on its spoke side covered by a plate 12 secured therein by a bolt 13. Two facing- blocks 11, of metal or hard wood, having ribs a to fit in grooves in the felly, are provided ; between these are fitted spreading-blocks 14, and when the tyre becomes loose thin wedges are driven into the grooves b and are kept in place by the cover 12. If the felly is one piece, only one such tightening- device is used ; but, if the felly be made in several pieces, tightening-devices may be used at all or any of the joints. In case of great shrinkage of the felly, a metal ring may be inserted between it and the tyre B to partially take up the slackness. Fig. 7 shows a modification in which are two wedges 17 and 18 as well as liners 19 and 20 ; to tighten the tyre the set-screw 21, engaging with the head 22 of the wedge 17, is screwed inwards to depress the said wedge.
Patent GB-189804648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Taps.
Inventor: WOODHOUSE THOMAS WILFRED
Filed: 1898-02-25
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 4648. Woodbouse, T. W. Feb. 25. Lift valves.-To facilitate repairs, a loose metal disc D and a loose washer W of compressible material are used. A projection on the disc D engages a conical recess in the screwed spindle S or vice versÔ. The disc may be hollowed on its underside, its edge may be bevelled, and it may have a ledge on its upper side to facilitate its removal. The Provisional Specification describes a modification in which the disc has a spur projecting through the washer.
Patent GB-189826273-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Gas Igniter.
Inventor: STENDEBACH CARL FRIEDRICH PHIL
Filed: 1898-12-12
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 26,273. Stendebach, C. F. P. Dec. 12. Lighting gas. - A secondary valve admitting gas to the main burner is actuated by the expansion of a rod heated by a pilot flame, which h a s been previously lit by an automatic igniter, and which also ignites the main burner. The gas, when turned on by the ordinary or main valve, traverses the passages 6<d>, 8, and 10 to the pilot jet, and is lit by the automatic igniter 11. The heat of this flame expands a rod 12, which causes the pivoted lever 14 to raise the tube 6 and allow gas to pass through the slot 8 to the lower side of the piston 6<a>. The pressure of the gas then lifts the piston and tube sufficiently to uncover the slot 9 and permit the gas to traverse the channels 6<c> and 16 to the main burner, where it is ignited by the pilot flame, the tube 6 ultimately cutting off the gas supply to the pilot tube 10. Upon turning off the gas by the main valve, the parts descend by gravity to their original positions.
Patent GB-189901940-A (GB)
Title: Improved Attachment for Chairs to hold Hats, Coats, and other Articles.
Inventor: MEYER PHILIPP
Filed: 1899-01-27
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 1940. Meyer, P. Jan. 27. Hat, umbrella, &c. holders; chairs.-Relates to holders for hats &c. for attachment to chairs in hotels, concert-rooms, &c. Fig. 2 shows one form of the invention, a net h for the reception of hats &c. being suspended by a rod i from a sliding hook attached to a plate, nut, or other holding- up device d moving in a slot c of a flat iron or other bar a fixed under the seat. A draw-rod f, guided in a nosepiece b of the bar a, is attached to the part d, the end of the rod f having a handle g for the reception of an umbrella or stick. Fig. 3 shows another form, in which the handle g is omitted, an eyelet k receiving a bar l the lower end of which is bent for the reception of light articles of clothing. The upper end of the bar l is held by a hook m, an eyelet o supporting a double bow n for the reception of heavier articles of clothing, and a sliding ring p attached to one side of the bow n serving as a holder for an umbrella or stick.
Patent GB-189904625-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Means for Mounting Partitions for Dividing the Ink Ducts of Printing Machines.
Filed: 1899-03-02
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 4625. Taylor Process Printing Syndicate, [Taylor, F. C.]. March 2. Printing in several colours. - Relates to the inking-apparatus of multicolour printing-machines. The ink duct a is provided with a series of adjustable partitions g supported by wedge - shaped p:eces f. The partitions g may be secured by means of screws e, passing through bars c and into the pieces f, or by other suitable means. The bars c are formed with prongs c<1> adjustably attached to a bar d by means of screws h. The partitions g may be made in the manner described in Specification No. 1108, A.D. 1898, or in any suitable way.
Patent GB-189906670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Headed Pins and the like.
Inventor: LEE GEORGE WASHINGTON
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6670. Lee, G. W. March 28. Nails; wood-screws. -Relates to the manufacture of headed pins, as shown i n Figs. 3 and 4, which may be used as rivets &c. or threaded to form screws. The pins are made by compressing a disc in the cold state so that part of it flows into a central channel to form the shank. Fig. 6 shows a form of apparatus in which the disc i is compressed by a plunger m worked by a cam lever f, g and a spring. The disc lies in a recess in the matrix d provided with a channel k for forming the shank of the pin, the length of which is limited by the rod o formed with a piece p abutting against the screwed plug q. The pin is ejected by the lever w, which acts on the rod o as shown.
Patent GB-189906873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Accumulators or Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: PRESTWICH PERCY
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 6873. Prestwich, P. March 30. Secondary batteries.-Relates to a support for the active material. Fig. 3 shows a perspective view, and Fig. 4 a longitudinal section, of a portion of the support, which consists of a metal tube a of circular or polygonal cross-section and provided with longitudinal ribs b, transverse division pieces d, and apertures e. The active material is placed in the cells f, and the tubes are preferably placed in a vertical position in the electrolyte.
Patent GB-189907203-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Treatment of Finished Patent Enamelled Leather Skins and the like, with an Improved Solution or Dressing for the same.
Inventor: BATH JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 7203. Bath, J. H., [trading as Bath & Son, J. H.]. April 6. Leather-dressing compositions.-Relates to a solution or dressing to be applied to the flesh side of finished patent or enamelled leather to render it supple and prevent the enamel from cracking. The solution is prepared as follows :-12 ozs. of carbonate of magnesia are mixed with 24 gallons of water, which is then distilled. To the distillate is added 12 lbs. of caustic potash, and the solution so obtained is mixed with a solution of 3 lbs, of caoutchouc in 48 gallons of hot rape-seed oil.
Patent GB-189910080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Bearings.
Inventor: DUC HENRY MARTYN LE
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 10,080. Le Duc, H. M. May 12. Roller bearings for carriages, cycles, &c. The rollers D run in chambers C in the hub, and are spaced by rollers E having end spindles e<1> which work in annular grooves a<3>. Ribs b, c are formed on the axle and in the hub, and grooves d on the rollers ; the rollers E are also grooved. To enable the rollers to be put in place, the ribs b, c have gaps. The gap in the rib c may be filled up by a plate G ; if this plate is not used, the ends of the ribs on each side of the gap are bevelled off. Dust is excluded by washersf behind the nuts F.
Patent GB-189911130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam-boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: DAVISON MATTHEW
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1900-05-29
Abstract: 11,130. Davison, M., and Reed, W. F. May 29. Smoke-consuming; firebridges.-Air is supplied under forced or natural draught through pipes D, hollow fire bars, or otherwise to chambers E below the bridge, whence it passes through a series of narrow chambers F to a hollow perforated arch spanning the bridge. Issuing from the perforations it mingles with, and causes the combustion of, gases passing over the bridge. From the chambers E air passes also to a series of narrow passages I behind the bridge, finally escaping through perforations along the top edge and the back surface. The invention is shown applied to a marine boiler. The chambers and hollow arch may be arranged in the combustion chamber, and they may be applied to other types of boiler and to furnaces for other purposes.
Patent GB-189915080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Refractory Materials for Building and other Purposes.
Inventor: SALAMON ALFRED GORDON
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 15,080. Salamon, A. G. July 21 Protecting ships; ships, materials for.-Relates to a process of producing refractory material, for building and other purposes, including shipbuilding, of the kind described in Specification No. 4628, A.D. 1898, [Abridgment Class Cements &c.], and consists in avoiding wholly or in part the use of sodium bicarbonate. This improvement is effected by using bicarbonate of calcium, or of strontium or of magnesium, which is prepared by suspending the carbonate of the alkaline earth, for example chalk, in water and passing a current of carbonic-acid gas through the mixture until the solution has become substantially clear. This liquid is used for saturating the asbestos, which has previously been mixed with chalk, or kindred substances, and impregnated with sodium silicate solution. The sodium monocarbonate produced is washed out, and the material is then dried. Bicarbonate of soda may first be used after the impregnation with sodium silicate, and the material is then rolled and pressed or dried, again soaked in sodium silicate, and finally treated with the calcium-bicarbonate solution.
Patent GB-189922344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Engines suitable for Operating the Air Blowing Engines of Organs.
Inventor: KIRBY JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-08
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 22,344. Kirby, J. Nov. 8. Starting and stopping; valve gear; cushioning reciprocating parts. - Relates to engines especially for operating the blowing- engines of organs, and consists of means for stopping or starting the engine at any point in the inward or outward stroke without it being necessary to close the stop valve, of means for operating the main valve, and of means for obviating shock at the commencement of each stroke. Fig. 1 shows a section through one form of the engine. The piston-rod 3 acts on the blowing-engine through the medium of a head 7 with springs 8, 9 on either side of the piston-rod collar 3<a>. The motive fluid is distributed to the cylinder 1 by piston valves 26, 27, the motive fluid being admitted at 25 and exhausting into the passage 46. The valves 26, 27 are actuated by a portion of the motive fluid distributed by an auxiliary piston valve 39, 40, which is operated by a tappet arm projecting from the head 7. The exhausted motive fluid passes from the passage 46 to an outlet under the control of a valve 31 normally kept open by a stop spindle 32 resting against a lever 51. This can be moved at any time so as to allow the valve to close, whereupon, the exhaust being closed, the piston stops. To start again, an outlet at 55 is opened. A modified but similar form of main valve is also described in the Specification.
Patent GB-190004467-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device or Flue for Drawing Off Gas in Shaft Furnaces and in particular in Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: ROECHLING HERMANN
Filed: 1900-03-08
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 4467. R÷chling, H. March 8. Blast &c. furnaces.-Blast or other shaft furnaces, especially those treating ores which are very rich in dust, are provided with means for drawing-off and purifying the gases, comprising a series of inclined tubes a connected to a central chamber d by means of vertical pipes b and inclined pipes c. Baffle-plates may be arranged within the tubes b, or electric currents or other means may be employed for the purpose of causing the separation of the dust from the gases.
Patent GB-190008798-A (GB)
Title: Paint or Material for Dressing Leather or other Surfaces.
Inventor: RHOADES JOHN FOX
Filed: 1900-05-12
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 8798. Rhoades, J. F., and Morris, J. May 12. Coating surfaces, compositions for; paints, materials for.-Blood from cattle is agitated by. hand during cooling, and defibrinated ; the residual liquid is concentrated centrifugally or otherwise, and is added to oil paint, or used with colouring- matter as a dressing for leather or other surfaces. In paint it serves as a drier and filler, and renders surfaces waterproof; applications to painting "tin" roofing, brick walls, and flooring or other wooden surfaces are mentioned. Alcohol may be added as a preservative to the concentrated liquid.
Patent GB-190012370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Machines for Liquids.
Inventor: MACKEY SAMUEL PAXTON
Filed: 1900-07-09
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 12,370. Mackey, S. P., and Gilbert, F. H. July 9. Liquid-weighers; automatic-feed weighers.-A liquid-weigher having an oscillating receptacle is shown in perspective in Fig. 1. Sectional views of the receptacle and mechanism, taken at right-angles to one another, are shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The receptacle 8 rests on a base-plate 4, Fig. 6, which is supported on bearings on the frame 1. The base-plate has an extension 4f on which works the weight 6. The weight is fitted with a ring eccentrically mounted on the base - plate, and is provided with an indicator and catch for fixing it in any position on the extension 4f and showing in pounds and pints &c. the amount of liquid it is in a position to balance. The supply pipe 5 opens near the bottom of the receptacle, and is fitted with a cap or valve 5<c>, which can be opened by means of a handle 5<j>, spindle 5<h>, and gearing 5<f>. The valve is normally kept closed by a spring, and, when opened, is kept open by a catch until the required amount of liquid has entered and caused the receptacle to tilt forward, when the catch is released and the valve closed. The discharge valve 10 is simultaneously opened by the end 10<f> of its spindle being caught by a fork 9<b> on the top of the frame. A catch 14 engages with the frame, and keeps the receptacle tilted while the contents are being discharged.
Patent GB-190015874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Controlling Electrically Driven Lifts, Hoists, Cranes, Pumps or Air Compressors, and for analogous Purposes
Inventor: BJOERNSTAD JOERGEN
Filed: 1900-09-06
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 15,874. Bj÷rnstad, J. Sept. 6. Electrically-actuated pumps.-Relates to apparatus for controlling electricallydriven pumps &c., and is described as applied to a lift. The apparatus comprises three sets of switches A, B, C operated by solenoids a, b, c. On turning the controlling-switch in the cage to, say, the position to cause the lift to descend, the solenoid a raises the switches under its control. Of these, the switch a<3> makes the motor circuit and the switches a<4>, a<6>, respectively, cut out a short-circuit resistance d from the armature circuit and a resistance s<3> from the shunt circuit, while the solenoid c raises the switch E against the resistance of a dash-pot, thus cutting out the starting-resistance F. On turning the controlling-switch to its mid or stop position, the switches A and C drop ; this short-circuits the armature through the resistance d, thus stopping the motor gradually, and inserts the resistance s<3> in the shunt circuit, the current in which is therefore reduced. The switch E always operates with either the descending set of switches A or the ascending set B. Before the solenoid circuit can be made, the switch E and that one of the set of switches A, B which is not to be operated must be down. This is secured by the use of the switches a<5>, b<5> and 27, 28. The brake-controlling magnets may be operated by the solenoids a, b or directly by the controlling-switch in the car. In a modification, the switch a<4> may be operated by a separate solenoid and may also control the brake magnet. The spindles of the controlling-switches may project outside the car so as to be operated by stops at the ends of the shaft. The switch E, on rising, throws a resistance h into the solenoid circuit by means of the switch 31, 32, and so reduces the solenoid current. Sparkrupturing devices are fitted at a<8>, b<8>, c<8>. The switch E may be worked by a motor, or from the main motor instead of as shown. The arrangement of the switches and circuits is described in detail in the Specification.
Patent GB-190016229-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combination Luggage and Dog Cart.
Inventor: BARNWELL ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-09-12
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 16,229. Barnwell, A. Sept. 12. Carts ; dogcarts.-Relates to a combined dogcart and luggage cart, which may also be converted into a box or covered cart for butchers, fishmongers, and other tradesmen, or for carrying cycles. The cab-shaped front B and the front board are made to slide out A removable cover D is open at the front d' and has, at the back, a hinged sash E provided with quadrant stays H, carrying two hinged folding doors, and reaching down to the backboard F. The cover D may be replaced by a box top. Removable splashboards may be connected to lugs by supports secured in position by nuts. A removable central board M, Fig. 6, is provided under the seats. The front seat P is made in two parts hinged together at p<1>, the hinge pin being removable to allow the part p<3> to be removed. This seat is retained in position by the adjustable arrangement described in Specification No. 9208, A.D. 1899, and has a support S which slides on the bottom of the cart. A removable back seat is provided. A spring in the cab front B is bolted to the cross-bar of the shafts and to a shaft stay provided with a crosshead.
Patent GB-190102479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Frames for Cycles.
Inventor: FORBES JAMES
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 2479. Forbes, J. Feb. 5. Bicycles; frames; saddle supports; convertibles, adapted for use by ladies.-A drop-frame bicycle comprising fixed tubes A, C, D, E, G, G<1> is converted into a cross-frame bicycle by the addition of a member H secured at one end to the saddle pin or saddle post, and at the other end attached to either the lower head lug or to a lug on the tube C. When attached to the lug on the tube C, a fixed tube may connect the tube C to the lower head lug. The member H may be forked to pass the tube C, or the tube C may be made duplex. The member H is either made telescopically adjustable in length, or it is forked and attached to the saddle pin by a bolt passing through one of a series of holes formed in the forked end.
Patent GB-190103112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Systems of Electrical Distribution.
Inventor: LAMME BENJAMIN GARVER
Filed: 1901-02-13
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 3112. Lamme, B. G. July 14, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Converting alternating and direct current; cutouts; distributing; transformers.-In systems of distribution in which alternating current is converted into direct by rotary converters at local stations, a cut-out or like device is arranged to open the direct-current leads of a converter, should the field circuit fall below a limit. The Figure shows one arrangement. The alternator 1 supplies the mains 2, 3, 4, to which rotary generators 5 are connected. An electromagnetic cutout 19 is arranged on the direct-current side, and is controlled by the electromagnet 22 arranged in the shunt field 11 adjustable by a rheostat 17. When the current fails, the catch of the cut-out is released.
Patent GB-190103820-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trousers Stretchers
Inventor: MCDONNELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 3820. McDonnell, W. Feb. 22. Trouser stretchers.-The stretcher, Figs. 1 and 2, consists of two frames A, D, hinged together at C. One end of the trousers is gripped by a clamp B, the two frames are turned so that they lie nearly in the same plane, and the other end of the trousers is held by the hand against the lower end of the frame D. The stretching is effected by moving the two frames so that they lie in the same plane, as indicated in dotted lines. A further stretching is effected when the frame D is turned up into the position shown in Fig. 2, whereby also the stretcher occupies less space than in the open position. The other end of the trousers is either held in place by a clamp on the frame D or by turning the end in between the frames A, D, which grip it and hold it in place.