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Patent GB-189718516-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Mechanical Cutting and Loading of Coal or the like.
Inventor: LASCELLES FRANCIS JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1897-08-10
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 18,516. Lascelles, F. J. H. Aug. 10. Undercutting.-Relates to a machine adapted for cutting the coal into long blocks, breaking them out, and loading the coal into trucks. Three horizontal cutters 2 cut grooves in the top, bottom, and centre of the seams, and are followed by a vertical cutter 4, which thus leaves the coal cut into two long blocks. These are received on shoots 11, 12 which are curved away from the face ; the bottom one is also inclined upwardly so as to bring the coal from the face to the requisite height and position to be discharged into the trucks. This curving of the shoots also serves to break up the blocks of the coal. Disc or wheel cutters are shown, but may be replaced by bar cutters. When the weight on the coal is sufficient to break it down, the top cutter 2 may be omitted. The cutting and driving mechanism is carried on a trolley, which may also carry the shoots 11, 12, or the latter may be mounted on a separate trolley. The horizontal cutters 2 have teeth on their peripheries and are driven by spur and bevel gearing from the motor shaft 19 ; the vertical cutter 4 is carried by a shaft driven by bevel gearing and lying in the cut made by the central cutter 2. Blocks or slides 17 work in the cuts to support the coal clear of the cutters. A conveyer 35 may be attached for removing the cuttings, and a blower 37 for removing dust. The machine is fed forward by hauling on an anchored rope.
Patent GB-189720558-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Water Closets.
Inventor: RHODES THOMAS GARFORTH
Filed: 1897-09-07
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 20,558. Rbodes, T. G., and Gaunt, R. Sept. 7. Wash - out closets.-In closets in which two water seals, separated by an air chamber, are used, provision is made for withdrawing the air from the chamber when the flush is started. In the arrangement shown, the basin is provided with a curved outlet B to which a lead or other soil-pipe C is bolted. From the space G between the seals a pipe F leads up into the flushing-pipe, where it is bent over as shown at K, or provided with a hood to prevent the entrance of water. This pipe F passes through stuffing-boxes B<1>, H, the latter of which is large enough to admit the bend K. The flow of water down the flushing-pipe draws the air out of the chamber G, so that the discharge from the closet is swift and noiseless. The part L of the basin is made of A-shape, or rounded, to admit air gradually to the chamber G after the flushing operation.
Patent GB-189723676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Handle-bars.
Inventor: LAW WILLIAM ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-10-14
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 23,676. Law, W. A. Oct. 14. Drawings to Specification. Handle-bars; handles.-The handle-bar, which may be filled with water &c., is warmed by securing a lamp under it. Metallic handles may be coated with a suitable non-conductor of heat.
Patent GB-189725022-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Bedsteads.
Inventor: PINCHES JOHN
Filed: 1897-10-28
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 25,022. Pinches, J. Oct. 28. Bedsteads; tables. -The bed bottom is pivoted at B so that, when the bedding is retained by buckling straps F, it can be turned over to form a table. When turned up to the position shown in dotted lines, the bed occupies little space. The bed is fixed in its three positions by bolts E engaging holes in the ends A.
Patent GB-189725942-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of Soluble Formaldehyde Compounds of the Protein Bodies.
Inventor: CLASSEN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-11-08
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 25,942. Classen, A. Nov. 8. Gelatine. - Formaldehyde-protein compounds which are soluble in water are produced by adding 5 to 10 per cent. of formaldehyde to proteins such as gelatine, mixed with sufficient hot water to form a semi-fluid mass. The mixture is stirred, and the pasty product is heated in a closed vessel to 120‹-150‹ C. until it liquefies. The liquid is concentrated, and the residue is dried at 100‹-120‹ C., and then pulverized and treated with alcohol or other solvent for formaldehyde. Substances capable of yielding formaldehyde, or compounds analogous thereto or to methylene glycol, may be substituted for formaldehyde itself in the foregoing process. The new products are suitable for technical and medical purposes.
Patent GB-189800527-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Plug for Tobacco Pipe.
Inventor: LAWRANCE JOHN
Filed: 1898-01-08
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 527. Lawrance, J. Jan. 8. Tobacco-pipe plugs.-The plug, which is shown in elevation in Fig. 2 and in section in Fig. 3, is preferably made of earthenware. Its upper surface is formed with a dome-shaped centre b round which is a row of perforations c leading to the recess d in its under side. The recess d is to be filled with absorbent such as cotton wool, blotting- paper, &c.
Patent GB-189805470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vulcanizing Apparatus.
Inventor: DOUGHTY HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1898-03-05
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 5470. Doughty, H. J. March 5. Moulding india-rubber.-The application is shown to an apparatus for moulding and vulcanizing a pneumatic tyre, but it is also applicable to tubes or hollow articles generally, such as air or water cushions. The tube is placed in an annular chamber in a mould B consisting of two parts 22 and 23 hinged together. The mould can be run on rails 26 between the platens of a press, the upper platen being fixed, while the lower one can be slightly raised so as to clamp the mould between the two. The clamping-device may consist of a toggle apparatus consisting of blocks 12 and 14 operated by a lever 15<a>. Steam or other vulcanizing-fluid circulates through passages 5 and 7 in the platens, and enters the tube through a valve shown separately in Fig. 5. A block 38, preferably fixed to the lower half of the mould, has a perforated point 40 which enters the tube. When the press is closed, the block 38 engages with the tapered end of the valve casing, which is secured to the upper platen. The spindle of the valve 35 then engages with the block and unseats the valve. After the process, the mould can be opened by a hand-lever 30 furnished with a heel 31 which presses against the lower half of the mould and separates the parts forcibly should they stick together.
Patent GB-189813143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the use of Kinetoscopes.
Inventor: RALEIGH CHARLES
Filed: 1898-06-11
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 13,143. Raleigh, C. June 11. Musical boxes combined with kinetoscopes. Relates to apparatus for simultaneously reproducing a series of representations of moving objects and the sounds which accompany the movements, and consists of the combination of a picture-carrying reel or band and a phonograph or musical box arranged to work in unison. In the arrangement shown, a musical box f, driven from the main spindle a, is employed ; this is in communication by a pipe g with a chamber h, which is fitted with a damper or valve for regulating the volume of the sound, controlled by the lever k and a cam on the spindle d of the picture reel. A pipe h<2> leads from the chamber h to a chest h<3>, which is provided with two ear-trumpets h<4>, suitably placed in relation to the sight-holes. According to the Provisional Specification, the invention extends also to the photographic and phonographic recording of a series of representations of moving objects and the accompanying sounds.
Patent GB-189814326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Velocipedes and the like having Fork-carried Wheels.
Filed: 1898-06-29
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 14,326. Hathaway, C. W., and Triumph Cycle Co. June 29. Forks; frames.-The forks are made of special form, in order to reduce vibration as in the bicycle front fork shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The section of the fork varies from the ellipse 6, Fig. 3, at the lower end to the ellipse 2 at the upper end, the major axis of the ellipse 6 being equal to the minor axis of the ellipse 2.
Patent GB-189820788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cigar Making Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-10-03
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 20,788. Boult, A. J., [Haehnel, F.]. Oct. 3. Cigars.-Relates to a machine for rolling the fillers of cigars in their wrappers and transferring the bunches so formed to the cells of a multiple mould. The tobacco is intermittently fed to a conduit B<12> by means of an endless band D<2>, on which it is placed by the attendant. It is advanced along the conduit towards the cutting-knife B<27> by the teeth or roughened surfaces T formed on the underside of the carriage C. This carriage is moved forward while resting upon the tobacco, is raised by the bell-crank levers C<9>, C<11>, and is returned while clear of the tobacco by the action of the spring C<25>. The charge of tobacco, cut by the knife B<27>, is forced by the plunger B<25> into the pocket formed in the apron B<9>. A movable plate B<28> limits the advance of the tobacco from the conduit B<12>, and assists in guiding it into the pocket in the apron. A spring-controlled plate B<23> prevents the fall of the cut tobacco until pushed aside by the descent of the plunger. A transverse bar O now advances over the table B', and the tobacco is rolled in a wrapper laid on the apron, the bar 0 turning into an inclined position to tighten the latter. The bar 0 at the end of its travel pushes aside the plunger E<2> against the pressure of the spring E<3>, and discharges the rolled bunch between the pressure plates E, E'. The plunger, having returned to the position shown, descends and forces the bunch into one of the cells of the mould A', which is held in the carriage A<3>. The latter is advanced step-by-step by the action of the pawl A<7> mounted on a small spring-controlled carriage which is intermittently pushed forward by the advance of the abutment A<29>. The various parts of the mechanism are operated by tappets on a main shaft.
Patent GB-189822143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and other like Engines.
Inventor: HIRT GEORG
Filed: 1898-10-21
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 22,143. Hirt, G., and Horn, G. Oct. 21. Drawings to Specification. Pistons.-The pistons of air and gas engines working on a two-stroke cycle are made hollow to convey the charge from the front of the cylinder, where it is compressed, to the rear, where it is fired.
Patent GB-189902880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feeding Apparatus for Printing, Ruling, and Sheet Folding Machines.
Inventor: NICHOLS JOSEPH ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1900-02-08
Abstract: 2880. Nichols, J. A. Feb. 8. Feeding sheets from piles to printing, ruling, or folding machines. Apparatus is placed between the pile of sheets 7 and the ordinary tape-roller 10 of the machine to return any sheets fed below the top one. The feeder (not shown) may be a roller carried by reciprocating links in an ordinary manner, so as to advance the top sheet above a band 23 and the tape-roller 10, and below pressers 43 and a pressure roller 60, these being raised at the time. The pressers 43 are then lowered on the top sheet, and retain it for a short time. The band 23 is continuously driven over a flat support 17 towards the pile, by rollers 21, 25 ; the friction of the band 23 is not sufficient to return the sheet that is in contact with the pressers 43, but is sufficient to return any lower sheets to the pile. The band and pressers may be of india-rubber or simi ar material, the movement and stretching of the band reducing its holding power. The Provisional Specification mentions the use of a tacky composition on the band. After any lower sheets have been returned, the pressure roller 60 is lowered, and the pressers 43 are raised, so that the top sheet is carried forward by the tape-roller 10 and tapes 9. The band 23 and support 17 may be replaced by a rubber covering on the roller 21. The roller 21 is directly geared to the tape-roller 10, which is driven by chains and chain-wheels from the driving-shaft of the machine. The rollers 25, 60 are rotated frictionally. The pressers 43 are clamped adjustably on a bar 41, and this and the roller 60 are raised at proper times against spring pressure by crutches on vertically-sliding rods 53, 66, which engage grooved cams 52 at the ends of a shaft 34, rotated by a chain and chainwheels from the shaft of the printing-cylinder, in a cylinder machine. The rollers 25, 21, support 17, and bar 41 are carried by blocks separated by distance-pieces in vertical slots in the frame 16.
Patent GB-189906399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Signalling.
Inventor: BOULT WILFRID SWANWICK
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 6399. Boult, W. S., and Boult, C. R. March 24. Counting-apparatus.-The mechanism shown in Fig. 9 is adapted to indicate the parting of a railway train in a particular section of the line. A train-operated treadle is placed at each end of the section, and that at the entering end completes a circuit through the electromagnet R", each time it is depressed by a passing wheel. The armature R<10> carries a pawl R<8>, which actuates the pointer R<17> with a step-by-step movement through the crown-wheel R<3> and pinion R<7>. As the train leaves the section, the second treadle energizes a second electromagnet, which, through a duplicate mechanism acting on the crown-wheel R', moves the pointer in the reverse direction. The parting of the train is shown by the failure of the pointer to return to zero.
Patent GB-189910676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Floral Trimmings for Articles of Dress, Upholstery, or the like.
Inventor: O'BRIEN JOHN OWDEN
Filed: 1899-05-20
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 10,676. O'Brien, J. O., [Raimbault, F., and Raimbault, M.]. May 20. Fringes.-Relates to floral trimmings o r fringes for articles of dress, upholstery, and the like. Tubes 1, Fig. 1, woven in silk, cotton, &c., such as are used in the trade to cover the wire stalks of artificial flowers are wound into loops as shown, and at the same time are attached to transverse cords 2. The band thus obtained is cut along a straight or curved line C-D, and each part thus formed serves as a foundation for the fringe. The fringe is completed by artificial flowers, leaves, or the like 4, Fig. 3, mounted on very short iron wire stalks which are inserted into the cut ends of the tubes 1.
Patent GB-189912211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Production of Carbon, and to the Utilization of such Carbon in the Manufacture of Pigments, Inks, and the like, and in the Cementation of Metals.
Inventor: FRANK ADOLPH
Filed: 1899-06-12
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 12,211. Frank, A. June 12. Carbon.-This invention is based upon the fact that acetylene, or mixtures or compounds containing acetylene, such as metallic carbides, or even the vapours of heavy hydrocarbons, are decomposed, with separation of finely-divided carbon, when mixed with oxygen compounds of carbon, such as carbonic oxide or acid, or with gases containing these compounds, the mixture being passed through heated tubes, or subjected under pressure to electric sparks. The carbon is obtained as more or less fine crystals. By raising the temperature and pressure a product is obtained similar to graphite. The process may be assisted by the use of contact materials. For example, finelydivided calcium carbide may be heated in a tube to 200‹ to 250‹ C., and carbonic oxide passed through until there is no further absorption of gas. The product is washed with water, and freed from adhering lime by solvents. The carbon obtained is suitable for making printing, Chinese, or Indian ink, and for cementing metals, such as iron. The cementation process is however preferably combined with the process for making carbon, by mixing the metal with carbide, and passing carbonic oxide or acid at the usual cementing-temperature. By covering a silver plate with carbide, and treating it with carbonic oxide at 150‹-200‹ C., carbon is deposited on the plate, giving the plate the appearance of oxidized silver.
Patent GB-189912410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Despatch Carriers.
Filed: 1899-06-14
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 12,410. Lamson Pneumatic Tube Co. and Jenney, R. T. June 14. Pneumatic despatch apparatus.-The carrier is a pair of incomplete tubes A and H, one fitting tightly in the other, and each closed at one end B or G. A disc F bolted to the end of the outer tube bears an ear E which engages a ledge D on the inner tube. A stop I limits the relative rotation of the tubes to open or close the lateral gap.
Patent GB-189913599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weaving Double Piece Figured Velvet, Produced on Hand or Mechanical Looms.
Inventor: THARDY ANTOINE
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 13,599. Thardy, A. June 30. Looms, pile-forming in.-In weaving double-piece figured velvet the pile threads are caused to feed in a regular manner, in order to produce designs having the same height of pile all over their surface. In hand looms, Fig. 1, the pile threads are drawn off the bobbins intermittently by a comber - board P, suspended on springs R and actuated as required by four or two ordinary harness cords A. In order to prevent the pieces from being pulled together, an additional pile rod Z is pressed against the ordinary pile rod H by two harness cords X just before the descent of the comber-board. In power looms the comber-board P and the pile rod Z are operated by cams, or the comber-board may be replaced by a rod placed in the angle formed by the pile threads above the mails.
Patent GB-189919007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Varnishing Rollers used in Cotton Machinery.
Inventor: GREEN SAMUEL
Filed: 1899-09-21
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 19,007. Green, S. Sept. 21. Varnishing the leathercovered rollers used in cotton machinery. The rollers are supported between a pair of chucks g, h, of which g is formed on the driving-spindle d and h has a stem i revolving loosely in a socket formed in a spindle f, which is forced inwards by a spring l and is adjustable by means of a pin- and-slot arrangement t, r. The chucks h, g may be made conical, either internally or externally or both, in order that they may be used for holding either solid or loose boss rollers as required.
Patent GB-189922752-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Iron FOlding Bedsteads.
Inventor: MONTGOMERY JAMES
Filed: 1899-11-14
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 22,752. Montgomery, J. Nov. 14. Bedsteads.- Relates to folding bedsteads. The head pillars a carry T-pieces a<1> in which fit tubes d containing telescoping rods e connected by bends f to the legs g. The side bars b are in two parts hinged at c; one part is pivoted at l, and the other fits in a T - piece r on the foot pillar a. The legs h are jointed to the T-piece r, and are connected by rods k to the legs g. The bottom consists of woven wire w &c. resting on springs u, which rest on cross-bars t, to one of which near the joint c the wire surface is connected by chains v. On lifting the foot end the parts fold to the position shown in Fig. 2, the rails e telescoping into the tubes d. The curtain canopy m is hinged at m<2>, and is connected by a cord n, passing over pulleys, to the part f ; as the bedstead is unfolded, the canopy is automatically raised parallel to the head end frame, and, as it is folded, the canopy is allowed to fall. Figs. 7 and 8 show a modified joint for the rails b.
Patent GB-189925637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kitchen Utensils and like Vessels, and Process of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: ODELIN GABRIEL
Filed: 1899-12-28
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 25,637. Odelin, G. Dec. 28. Dishes &c.-Relates to kitchen and cooking- utensils, saucepans, dishes, and like receptacles. Instead of being enamelled on all sides, the receptacles are enamelled on the outside only, the inside being coated with silver, nickel, tin, or other suitable metal. The inside coating is first applied, in the ordinary manner of silvering &c., and the metal surface so formed is protected, during the enamelling of the outside, by a paste composed of one part of pulverized asbestos and two of pozzuolana. After enamelling in the ordinary manner, the protective coating is removed by brushing.
Patent GB-190007286-A (GB)
Title: Treating Flour.
Inventor: AVEDYK OCTAVE
Filed: 1900-04-19
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 7286. Avedyk, O. April 19. Non-hygroscopic flour.-Relates to a process for treating flour intended for export, to render it non-hygroscopic and thus preserve it. The flour is made into a paste, rolled into thin sheets, dried, and finally ground again to the form of fine white flour.
Patent GB-190009360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bob-levels.
Inventor: SINKOVIC FERDINAND
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9360. Sinkovic, F. May 21 Levels.-To the straight-edge a, along which a sight can be taken, is attached at the points b, c a cord d, from the middle point of which hangs a weight f. At the middle point of the line b, c a cord h is attached having a weight i at its free end. The straight-edge is level when the cord h coincides with the bisector of the angle formed by the cord d.
Patent GB-190011816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Inventor: RICHTER FRIEDRICH ADOLF
Filed: 1900-06-29
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 11,816. Richter, F. A. June 29. Musical boxes.-Relates to instruments in which resonant teeth are plucked by levers b by means of a tune-sheet c. The levers have slots d by which they are pivoted to a support l, so that, when their heads a drop through the holes in the tune-sheet, they are moved forwards so as to bring them into position for plucking the teeth of the comb, the plucking being effected by the further movement of the tune-sheet which depresses the levers, When the head a of a lever has left the hole in the tunesheet, the lever is returned to its original position by a spring e with a certain amount of force, which causes a noise when the end of the slot strikes the pivot g. The object of the invention is to prevent this noise by placing a pad h of rubber, cork, or the like in the end of the slot, or by providing the lever with a light spring, which always bears against the pivot and arrests the movement.
Patent GB-190016642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam and like Motor Driven Vehicles for Ordinary Roads.
Inventor: INSHAW JOHN
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 16,642. Inshaw, J. Sept. 18. Motor - road - vehicle boilers.-The tubes or hollow stays 0, extending from the crown of the firebox to the top of the boiler, are prolonged so as to form a number of separate flues or chimneys, and in each is discharged a jet through small branch pipes E from the exhaust pipe or chamber D.
Patent GB-190018795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Sealing with Sealing-wax.
Inventor: CRADDOCK JOSEPH FREEMAN
Filed: 1900-10-20
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 18,795. Craddock, J. F. Oct. 20. Sealing.-A stick of sealing-wax B is secured in position in a tubular case A by a clamping-screw C, and is moved forwards when necessary by the pusher D. A taper holder E slides in a tube G attached to the case A. In modifications, the stick of sealing-wax is simply clamped in a ring carried by the taper holder, or a case, such as A, is employed without the attached taper holder.