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Patent GB-189712194-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Fenders and the like for Domestic Hearths.
Inventor: EARLE JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-05-17
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 12,194. Earle, J. May 17. Fenders.-A shoulder 2 is made along the front or along the front and sides of a fender. The groove fits over the carpet, which is thus prevented from curling up.
Patent GB-189712823-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Wood-relief-frames and to the Production of Mouldings therefor.
Inventor: LOEWY HERMANN
Filed: 1897-05-24
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 12,823. L÷wy, H. May 24. Embossing.- Rosettes, garlands, or decorations in relief are formed on wood strips or mouldings b, c, d for frames by pressing them by means of hot pattern rollers. The strips are secured to a foundation bar a, and may be painted, varnished, gilded, or bronzed.
Patent GB-189714067-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Uniting Rubber Hose and the like to Nozzles or other Objects.
Inventor: DUNCAN JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1897-06-09
Granted: 1898-06-09
Abstract: 14,067. Duncan, J. T. June 9. Hose, connecting to nozzles &c.-A strong spring clip A, corrugated if necessary at A<1>, is opened out as shown in Fig. 2 by levers D inserted into holes A<2>. It is then placed round the hose and grasps it on releasing the levers.
Patent GB-189714891-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Locking Devices for Post-office Baskets and other Receptacles.
Inventor: REED FRANCIS JAMES PALMER
Filed: 1897-06-19
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 14,891. Reed, F. J. P., and Wright, W. June 19. Locks, key and seal.-Relates to a lock, provided with a sealing-device, for post-office baskets, boxes, &c. The striking-plate E<2> on the lid has hollow pieces E, with slits E' in the bottom, which engage with spear heads B on spindles B<1> mounted on the front of the box. The spindles have pinions B<2> engaging racks C' on a spring-returned bar C which normally holds the spear heads inclined to the slits E'. This arrangement allows the lock to be snapped when the lid is closed, the bar C bein g operated by a simple pin key to bring the heads B into coincidence with the slits to allow the box to be opened. A spring or other buffer C<4> may be provided at the end of the bar C. Pivoted guard pieces B<3> may be turned over the heads B to prevent accidental closing of the lid. A paper &c. seal may be inserted between pivoted plates F<1>, F<2>, Fig. 4, which are inserted in a recess A<2> to cover the keyhole of the lock, a keyhole F<3> being provided in the back plate and a sight-hole F<8> in the front one, a projection F<6> preventing the plates from being withdrawn when the lid is closed. These plates may be perforated and secured by a second seal to show when the original one is replaced, or the plate F<1> may be dispensed with and a wax seal applied to the keyhole F<3>, the key pin being pointed to enable this to be broken when unlocking.
Patent GB-189714974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rocking Mechanism for Chairs, Bicycle Saddles, and the like.
Inventor: BYRNES JOSEPH SHILLABER
Filed: 1897-06-21
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 14,974. Byrnes, J. S., and Martin, E. P. June 21. Chairs, rocking. The base is in three parts A', A<2>, A<3> ; the centre part is secured by a lug A<4> and set-screw D to the saddle support C ; the outer parts are hinged at B, B' to the centre part. Links J, J<1> working in slots in the parts A<2>, A<3> are pivoted at their outer ends to the outer ends of the parts A<2>, A<3> and at their inner ends to a bar E which can rock on the convex upper sides of the parts A', A<2>, A<3>. When the saddle peak is rocked downwards the rear part A<3> rises on the hinge B' ; when it is rocked upwards the front part A<2> rises on the hinge B.
Patent GB-189717248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinematographic Apparatus.
Inventor: DARLING ALFRED
Filed: 1897-07-21
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 17,248. Darling, A., and Wrench, A. July 21. Kinematographic apparatus.-Relates to kinematographic apparatus applicable also for taking photographs, printing therefrom, and projecting them ; and consists essentially in (1) a feed-mechanism, and (2) an adjustable shutter. The casing a is provided with a vertical metal partition b, down which on one side passes the film, and on the other side are the feed - mechanism and the shutter. Shafts j, j<1>, turned by either one of two handles m, operate through bevel gearing l, i<4> a spur-wheel i<2> which gears with a pinion i<1> on the shaft g. The latter has mounted thereon a doubly-acting cam h, having a face groove o in which works a pin n<1> on a sliding plate n. As the plate n rises and falls, the plate p, connected therewith and carrying the pins p<1> which move the film up and down, also moves. The cam h has also an edge groove q<4>, in which works a pin q<3> also attached to the pin-carrying plate n, so that, as the cam rotates, the pins are alternately horizontally withdrawn from and forced into the perforations in the edges of the film. The shutter i consists of several, preferably three, segments which can be opened out or folded over one another, so as to allow any proportionate amount of exposure. It is secured in the desired position by slots and screws y'. In a modification, sprocket-wheels, geared together, are employed to draw the film from the roller, and to pass it from the guide-channel, the actual feed-mechanism being, however, the same as above.
Patent GB-189720517-A (GB)
Title: Improved Easel.
Inventor: HUNTER JOSEPH HUMPHRIES
Filed: 1897-09-07
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 20,517. Hunter, J. H. Sept. 7. E a s e l s.- For regulating the position of a picture upon an easel f o r display o r other purposes, a movable shelf A is provided, which is carried by a sleeve B surrounding the middle rail C and fixed thereto at any suitable point by a screw D. The inclination of the picture is variable by means of a ratchet E, which is movable vertically and is maintained in a horizontal position by its shank being retained in a groove G, and by a rod I passing through a staple J. A rod N may be mounted a the top of the easel for suspending curtains. The legs L and M are connected by a shelf K, which is hinged at the middle for adjusting the separation of the legs and serves, when extended as a shelf, for artists' instruments &c.
Patent GB-189729984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wefting Mechanism for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: MACDONALD DAVID JOHNSTON
Filed: 1897-12-18
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 29,984. MacDonald, D. J. Dec. 18. Shuttleless looms.-The weft is inserted half-way through the shed in loop form by a weft rod or needle G, and is taken the remainder of the distance by a hook rod L which advances to meet the rod G. The rods G, L are mounted upon sliding bars F<1>, K, which are guided by pins F<2>, K<1> on the lay, and are connected together by an endless cord J, passing over pulleys J<1> on the lay and fixed to a bracket F on the bar F<1>. The bar F<1> is moved in one direction by a collar E<2> on a sliding bar E engaging with the bracket F, and in the other direction by a spring lever M' acting upon the same bracket. The bar E is connected by a cord D to a pulley B' on a spindle on the lay, and the spindle is driven by another pulley B, over which passes a cord C having its ends fixed to the frame of the loom. The hook rod L is jointed at L<2> to the sliding bar K, and is freed from the weft loop by a roller L<3>, or, according to the Provisional Specification, by a separate lever on the bar K. A selvage shuttle N is mounted in a cradle P, carried by an arm of a rocking shaft, and inserts a thread through the weft loop. In a modification, the shuttle is operated by an endless chain passing over pulleys and attached to the lay. The Provisional Specification states also that the looped or double thread may be twisted, after it has been inserted into the shed, by rotating the hook bar in its bearings by spur or rack gearing.
Patent GB-189801196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Brakes for Velocipedes.
Inventor: BOWDEN ERNEST MONNINGTON
Filed: 1898-01-15
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 1196. Bowden, E. M. Jan. 15. Brakes. - T h e Figures show the application of the invention to a b icycle. The brake consists of a curved piece H, preferably formed in two parts secured together by screws h and a plate h', and carrying on its lower ends h shoes J which engage the wheel rim when the piece H is lifted. Springs E secured to the back stays by clips k support the piece H and press the brake out of action. The brake is actuated by turning one of the handles, the power being conveyed to the brakes bv an incompressible tubular member E encased in rubber and an inextensible member F enclosed in it as described in Specification No. 25,325, A.D. 1896. The member E is secured to a bridge-piece adjustably clamped on the back stays, which consists, as shown separately in Fig. 5, of two pieces L secured by bolts l<1> to the stays and connected together by a socket N and a bolt M which engages slots in the pieces L and has a head m adapted to receive the member E. The member F is secured to the piece H. Figs. 6 and 9 show one form of operating-handle. The handle A is secured by a cap C and projections b to a sleeve B pivoted on the handle-bar and having formed in it slots b<1>, b' in which slide pieces D and D<1> mounted in a longitudinal slot x in the handle-bar, and secured respectively to the members E and F. On rotating the handle, the pieces D and D<1> are forced apart, thus actuating the brake. The position of the sleeve B on the handle-bar can be adjusted by means of a screw G screwing through the slot b<1> into a series of holes in the handle-bar. In a modification shown in Fig. 10, the sleeve B consists of a part B secured to the handle-bar and a pivoted part 1,B<l> which carries the handle, the parts B, B' being formed with inclined surfaces which engage as shown. The member E is connected to a disc b<4> fixed to the handle-bar, and the member F to a disc b<5> which is forced outwards by the rotation of the handle.
Patent GB-189801400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Web Printing Machinery.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1898-01-18
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 1400. Newton, H. E., [Hoe, R.]. Jan. 18. Rotary machines.-(1) Web-feeding and controlling apparatus, Figs. 1 and 4. The web W passes from the roll R to the first printing and impression cylinders. On a shaft 17 geared to the impression cylinder by a wheel 23 is an expanding pulley P, which drives a band B passing round a pulley D in arms 15 pivoted at 17. By expanding or contracting the pulley P, the band B may be caused to drive or retard the roll R to regulate the feed and tension of the web, and to accelerate its movement in starting &c. The pulley P may be of any suitable construction, having hand-operated controlling-arrangements. As shown, Fig. 4, it is formed of four sections 1, 2, 3, 4 expanded or contracted bya tapering piece C fixed on the shaft 17. Dovetail sliding parts 9, 10, 11, 12 connect the sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and piece C. The sections are moved longitudinally by a screw and hand-wheel &c. (2) Relates to means for associating supplement sheets from a slowly-moving web with the more rapidly-moving main web, and consists more particularly of a compensator for securing the register of the main and supplement sheets. In Fig. 1<a>, M represents the main web which passes to the nipping-rollers 39. The supplement web W passes from the printing-mechanism T<1>, I<1> between cutting-cylinders 40 and along the pathway formed by tapes 42, 43 to the nipping-rollers 39. The tapes 42, 43 and rollers 39 are driven at the same speed as the main web. The sheets pass between cylinders 51, 52 by which they are cut, collected, and delivered to the longitudinal folder L. The compensator for securing the register of the supplement sheets with the main sheets consists of an adjustable roller c by which the length of the path of the web W is varied. The roller c is carried by arms 63 of a shaft 64, on which is a third arm adjustable in position by means of two screws.
Patent GB-189803259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Apparatus for Producing and Receiving Hertzian Electric Waves.
Inventor: DUCRETET EUGENE
Filed: 1898-02-09
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 3259. Ducretet, E. Feb. 9. Radiations, electromagnetic, controlling and actuating apparatus by.- Apparatus for producing Hertzian waves, Fig. 1, consists of two or more discs A. B, mounted in an insulating-vessel Cu containing a liquid insulating-medium capable of being caused to circulate by cooling &c. 0 is a hermetically-closed opening with a transparent cover. One or both of the spheres may be adjusted by knobs a, b<1> or by screw or sliding rods t, t<1>. These are connected to condenser plates Ca, Ca<1> put to earth and raised in the air respectively. The knobs C, D are connected to the secondary of an induction coil. A coherer, Fig. 2, is formed of an insulating-tube T having adjustable plunger blocks C. C<1>, either rigidly attached to adjusting- screws or locking-nuts or held in position by coiled springs provided with sliding adjustments. In the first form loose filings P are employed, and in the second the filings are formed into discs with insulating-material such as gutta-percha. Several discs separated by metal washers may be used.
Patent GB-189812323-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Batteries.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1898-06-01
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 12,323. Edwards, E., [Emanuel, P. A.]. June 1. Thermo - electric batteries.- Consists of a thermo-electric battery, in which one set of junctions is heated by steam, w h i c h itself bec o m e s electrified and reinforces the current obtained from the thermoelectric battery. Fig. 1 shows a vertical section of such a battery, consisting of glass or like vessels A, A with apertures in their upper and lower surfaces in which. are fitted porous tubes C which are packed with thermo-electric couples D, E in the form of discs suitably connected together and with earthenware discs E<1> between them. All the discs have central orifices which together form passages F which align with central passages b<o> through the stoppers B of the tubes C. Through these passages steam is passed from a generator M, and serves to heat the couples and by friction becomes itself electrified. The outer junctions of the couples are kept cool by cold water contained in the vessels A, A. The whole battery is fitted in a suitable casing K.
Patent GB-189813775-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine or Apparatus for Washing, Cleansing, and Drying Grain, Fruit, and the like, also for Removing Small Stones, Seeds, and other Objectionable Matter therefrom.
Inventor: HARVEY ALFRED
Filed: 1898-06-21
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 13,775. Harvey, A. June 21. Washing grain.-Relates to apparatus for washing grain and the like, and subsequently drying it in a centrifugal drier. The grain is washed by brushes c on a screen b in the cylinder a, and subsequently passes through a valve e and shoot f to a screen k actuated by a cam l. A valve z works through the bottom of the shoot f, and is operated from the screen k by means of the lever y and connecting-links. The grain passes from the screen k to a rapidly-rotating conical drying-screen n, in which a number of brushes o are arranged. The grain passes from the screen n into suitable receptacles.
Patent GB-189816540-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for the Rapid Refining of Sugar.
Inventor: ROBIN-LANGLOIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-07-29
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 16,540. Robin- Langlois, J. July 29. Moulding sugar. -Raw sugar is fed from a hopper A to a series of superposed shelves a<1>, between which are perforated pipes a<2> supplying blasts of air for cleaning the sugar during its passage over the shelves. The cleansed sugar is directed by a baffle-plate a<4> to a crusher B, of any suitable form, whence the crushed sugar passes along a tube F into a mixer D, comprising a central rotary casing carrying stirrers d<1>, and a concentrically-arranged annular casing d, provided with fixed stirrers d<2>. The casing d is heated by hot water, the temperature of which is maintained by steam introduced by means of a pipe ; the overflow passes along a pipe into the central casing, which is provided with an outlet pipe d<2>. Beneath the lower end of the tube F is an arched plate f, beneath which is a perforated pipe f<1>, for moistening the sugar with steam or water spray. The sugar passes from the mixer to a rotating moulding-table J, carrying a series of boxes or troughs G, which are closed by perforated plates g<1>, g<2>. Fig. 9. Upon the plates g<2> are arranged series of radially-disposed rods I, which form with the plates g<2> sets of open-topped moulds into which the sugar is directed by inclined plates fitted in the lower part of the mixer D. A toothed wheel L, mounted in adjustable bearings, compresses the sugar in the moulds and is driven by the rods I, which act as a rack. The wheel L may be swept by a rotary brush N. After passing the wheel L, the troughs G may be put in communication with a central vacuum chamber j by means of pipes j<1>, and finally the slabs of sugar are removed and finished in the ordinary way. The bars I forming the sides of the moulds may be straight, zig-zag, or of other suitable shape, and are provided with arms pivoted about pins fitted at right-angles to the plane of the table ; with this arrangement the slabs of sugar can be removed after revolving the bars slightly about their pivots. In the spaces between contiguous series of rods I are fixed blades, and the rods are locked in position by wedges abutting against these fixed blades. In a modification, two sets of inclined plates are fixed in the lower part of the mixer; these two sets are inclined in opposite directions, as seen in plan, and just touch the upper sides of the rods I.
Patent GB-189817384-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Means of Bending Rails, Bars, and the like.
Inventor: HILL HENRY WALKER
Filed: 1898-08-12
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 17,384. Hill, H. W. Aug. 12. Bending. - The screw B<1> of a Jim Crow or similar rail or bar bender works in a nut D, bearing on a ball race E in the frame A, and retained in position by a disc L, the nut being turned instead of the screw. The screw is prevented from turning by a key F. In the ordinary form of Jim Crow, the cup N on the end of the screw may be provided with a ball race E. The Jim Crow may have more than one screw.
Patent GB-189914687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Magnetic Brakes for Railway and Tramway Cars.
Inventor: VOIGT PAUL FRANZ LOUIS ROBERT
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 14,687. Voigt, P. F. L. R. H. K., and Kusterer, W. C. July 17. Brakes, electric and magnetic. On closing the circuit through the coils of the electromagnet 2, the plate 3 is attracted and is then reciprocated by a " make and break arrangement, not shown. The spring pawl 5 carried by the plate 3 rotates the ratchet-wheel 7, and by the spur gearing shown draws up the rack 8, and the rods 9, 10 Fig. 5, apply the blocks to the wheels. When the coils of the electromagnet 13 are excited, the plate 14 loose on the shaft 15 is attracted, and its pins 16 are drawn out of holes in the ratchet-wheel 7 and disc 17 loose and fast respectively on the shaft 15. The rack 8 now drops by its own weight, and the brakes are retracted.
Patent GB-189915137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Folding and Ironing Machines.
Inventor: LOEB RUDOLF
Filed: 1899-07-22
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 15,137. Loeb, R. July 22. Ironing.-Relates to a machine for folding and ironing the edges of handkerchiefs and the like preparatory to sewing. Fig. 4 shows a longitudinal section of the machine. The edge of the handkerchief is turned over the folder 22 ; it is then carried forward by the endless band 19, and the folder 34 turns the edge underneath the fold. The folded handkerchief is carried on the endless band 13 beneath the guide 35 and the ironing-roll 11, and delivered on the table 36. The resilient end 27 of the folder 22 is kept in contact with the band 19 by the spring 28. The ironing-roll is preferably driven at a different rate to the band 13, and is heated by contact with it.
Patent GB-190003615-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture or Production of New Azo Coloring Matters and of New Intermediate Products for the Production of such Coloring Matters.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3615. Newton, H. E., [Farbenfabriken vorm. F. Bayer & Co.]. Feb. 23. Carbonyl- and thiocarbonyl-dioxoydinaphthylamine and sulphonic and carboxylic acids thereof are produced by acting upon such amidonaphthols and sulphonic and carboxylic acids thereof as do not contain the amido and hydroxy groups in either the ortho or the peri position, with phosgene, thiophosgene, or carbon bisulphide, in presence of suitable condensing-agents. Examples are given in which the sodium salts of #1-amido-#4-naphthol, #1-amido-alpha3- naphthol-#4-sulphonic acid, and #1-amido-alpha4-naphthol-#3-sulphonic acid, are respectively condensed with phosgene; and #1-amido-alpha3-naphthol-#4-sulphonic acid is condensed with thiophosgene and carbon bisulphide, respectively. The sulphonic products are precipitated by acidifying the solution with hydrochloric acid and adding common salt. Dyes, artificial.-Azo dyes which dye unmordanted cotton are produced from the foregoing products by combining them with diazo, diazoazo, or tetrazo compounds as follows :-(1) One molecular proportion of the urea or thiourea derivative is combined in slightly-acid solution with one molecular proportion of a diazo compound of a diazoazo compound, or of an intermediate products obtained by combining a tetrazo compound with a dye-stuff component ; or with half a molecular proportion of a tetrazo compound. (2) One molecular proportion of the urea or thiourea compound is combined in alkaline solution either with one molecular proportion of a tetrazo compound, or with two molecular proportions of the same or two different diazo compounds, diazoazo compounds, or intermediate products obtained by combining a tetrazo compound with a dye-stuff component. (3) Intermediate products are first produced by acting upon one molecular proportion of the urea or thiourea derivative with one molecular proportion of a tetrazo compound, or with two molecular proportions of tetrazo compounds, and then the intermediate products are combined with dye-stuff components. A list is given of yellowish-red, orange, red, bluish-red, violet, and reddish-blue dyes thus obtained from diazotized aniline, o- and p-toluidine, m- and p-xylidine, m- and p-nitraniline, acetyl-p-phenylenediamine, p-phenetidine, alpha-naphthylamine, amidoazobenzene, the intermediate compound from tetrazodiphenyl and salicylic acid, and tetrazodiphenyl.
Patent GB-190003972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drills and Drill Chucks or Holders.
Inventor: CRAIG JAMES ARCHIBALD
Filed: 1900-03-01
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 3972. Craig, J. A. March 1. Drills; toolholders.-A holder for drills has a split socket c with a coned end e which can be closed on the drill by an internally-coned sleeve o havinganiuclined slot r engaging a pin s on the socket. The drill has a recess g engaged by a key h connected by springs j to the socket. The drill can be released, while rotating, by retarding the rotation of the sleeve o, thus releasing the grip of the socket and bringing a slot in it opposite the key. A slight pull then removes the drill, the key springing out into the slot to allow it to pass.