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Patent GB-189907988-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Forming Spiral Tags on Boot and other Laces and the like.
Inventor: ADAMS FREDERICK THOMAS
Filed: 1899-04-17
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 7988. Adams, F. T. April 17. Bending; shearing; wire. - Relates to a machine for forming spiral wire tags on boot laces &c. A lace is placed in one of a series of slotted cones F formed on a disc E mounted on a vertical axle carried by plates B, C, secured to the frame of the machine. Corresponding to each cam F is a spring- actuated lever G which grips the lace. The disc E is then rotated so as to bring it under a cutting and piercing device, by means of a ratchet-wheel secured to it which is engaged by a pawl actuated through a rod R by a three-armed lever Q connected to an eccentric on an axle M driven by worm gearing from the main shaft. The cutting device is normally held out of action by a cam on the axle M, but is lowered by the cam until a recessed cone on its lower surface engages one of the cones F during each movement of the table, the lace end passing into a recess containing a stationary cutter and also a sliding cutter and piercer actuated by a rack V connected to the lever Q, by which the end of the lace is shaped and pierced. The cutting &c. device is then raised, and the disc moved another step, bringing the lace opposite guides w<6>, through which wire is fed from a reel through rollers W actuated by a pawl carried by a wheel which engages the rack V. After sufficient wire has been fed through the lace, the upper guide w<6> is lifted and the wire is cut by a cutter actuated by a cam on the rack V. The disc is then again revolved to bring the lace to the twisting-device, the wire being supported by suitable plates during the movement. The twisting-device Y, Figs. 1 and 6, consists of jaws y normally pressed together by springs and pivoted between plates y<1> secured to a hollow axle y<3> down which passes a plunger y<4> adapted to press the jaws open when forced down by means of a lever y<10> on a weighted rod which rests on a cam N on the axle M, engaging a lug on the plunger y<4>. When the wire is enclosed, the plunger is automatically released and is lifted by springs. Jaws y<15>, mounted in grooves in the plunger y<4> and normally pressed downwards by springs, are lifted by the cam N and weighted rod when the wire is twisted, and serve to steady the lace. Gearing y<13> connects the shaft y<3> to the main shaft, and causes the jaws y to rotate and twist the wire, the cam N simultaneously raising the shaft and jaws. Another movement of the disc E carries the lace to a pair of knives d, which are actuated so as to cut off the ends of the wire by a lever d<3> engaging a projection on the wheel L. The lace is released by the lever G engaging a cam on the frame. The levers G are opened when inserting the lace by depressing a treadle, thus actuating through a rod f a a lever f which engages the lever G.
Patent GB-189908226-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Furnace for the Production of Boiler and similar Tubes.
Inventor: WOLTERS HENRI
Filed: 1899-04-19
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 8226. Wolters, H. April 19. Drawings to Specification. Metal tubes.-In the manufacture of boiler and like tubes, the tube blank is first heated in contact with the furnace gases, then rolled, then heated a second time in a closed externally-fired chamber, and transferred to a directly-heated chamber, where it is raised to a sweating heat. It is then roughly drawn and, after a fourth heating, out of contact with the furnace gases, it undergoes a second drawing or calibration.
Patent GB-189909439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Preventing Collision between Railway Trains.
Inventor: OSCHMANN ALBERT
Filed: 1899-05-04
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 9439. Oshmann, A., and Petit, J. May 4. Signalling and communicating between trains; signals on trains; signalling to stations; contacts, electric. - Relates to apparatus for preventing collisions between railway trains by sounding a warning signal on the trains and in the stations, the apparatus also enabling telegraphic or telephonic communication to be established between the trains and the stations. Each cabin B, and train Q, R, is provided with an apparatus comprising a battery C, an electric bell D, a double commutator switch f, f<1>, and a double contact-key E, which normally makes contact between the studs a', a<2> and springs b<1>, b<2>, but, when operated, breaks these contacts and makes contact between the studs and springs a<3>, a<4>, b<3>, b<4>. The apparatus on the train is connected to the brushes or conductors 0, which are adapted to make contact with the corresponding conductors or brushes K, L, M, N, connected to the apparatus in the stations. The switches f, f<1> are normally set in the position shown, and, when two trains approach each other on the same line, the bells on the trains and in the stations are automatically sounded. When two trains are proceeding in the same direction, the bells can also be sounded by the reversal of the switch f, f<1>, or the key E, on either train, or in either station. The operation is similar when one of the trains is stationary. A Morse receiver may be placed in the bell circuit of each apparatus for telegraphic communication.
Patent GB-189909556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Filters.
Inventor: COOPER ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-06
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 9556. Cooper, A. W., and Greig, J. S. May 6. Filters; supplying and discharging liquid.-The outlet valve E is controlled by a float in the supply chamber A. The connection between the two may be by linkwork, and the Provisional Specification states that it may also be pneumatic or hydraulic. The filtering- medium is granular or fibrous,] and filtration may be accelerated by suction. In a modification, a number of filtering-chambers are coupled together, and the filtering-medium is carried on shallow trays connected with a central discharge pipe.
Patent GB-189911056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators and in Carbide Cartridges for use therewith.
Inventor: FALLOT LOUIS AMEDEE
Filed: 1899-05-26
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 11,056. Fallot, L. A., and Delaunay, E. Oct. 27, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Acetylene lamps ; railway - carriage roof and like lamps; velocipede lamps.-Relates to carbide cartridges and acetylene generators and lamps. The cartridges are produced by mixing powdered and heated calcium carbide with melted ozokerit, and, when the mixture is cool, moulding it into cylindrical sticks, which are then covered with cloth, blotting-paper, or the like. The generator comprises a water chamber a which communicates with the atmosphere by a hole n' in the plug n of the charging-hole ; and an intermediate chamber b, which communicates with the chamber a by a pipe d, which may have a cock as at d<1>, and with a chamber c by a hole e. The chamber c receives the carbide holder, which is a split tube l fixed to a bottom piece l<1> and surrounded at the top by the cap k which closes the chamber c. When the holder is removed from this chamber and the cap k is taken off, the tube opens so that the residual lime may be readily taken out. In the bicycle lamp shown in Fig. 1, the gas is conducted from the chamber c to the burner g by a pipe f which is provided with a cock h and with a draining-plug g<1>. The lamp body consists of a reflector m which carries a lens m<1> and is supported by screwing the shank m<3> of a reflector m<2> into a socket m<4> on the vessel a. Fig. 2 shows a railway-carriage roof lamp comprising the same main parts, but provided with four chambers c, connected with each other at the top, and with a pipe leading to a chamber f<3> which supplies the burner. The usual body, reflector, and globe of the carriage lamp are used in this construction. A table lamp is also described, comprising the same general features, and having the burner mounted on the cap of the chamber c.
Patent GB-189913709-A (GB)
Title: Improved Universal Joints or Gimbals.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-07-03
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 13,709. Lock, W. H., and Barr, M. July 3. Universal joints or gimbals. The rod 1, Fig. 1, which is to be free to oscillate in any direction, passes through a ring 3 which is connected to an outer ring 4 by a pair of flexible and elastic ribbons 5. Similar ribbons 8, arranged at right - angles to the former, serve to connect the ring 4 to the fixed blocks 7. Fig. 3 shows a modification, in which rectangular blocks are used instead of rings ; the sides of the blocks are arranged to bear one upon the other as shown. In another modification, the ends of the inner block are made convex, and fit in concave beds in the outer block.
Patent GB-190000133-A (GB)
Inventor: PEDRAZZINI GIUSEPPE
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 133. Lake, H. H., [Pedrazzini, G.]. Jan. 2. Liquid meters.-In a liquid meter for indicating the duration of flow, cocks &c. are arranged on the service-pipe so that on turning an outlet d between a lateral and the central position, the upper portion of a divided stem f actuates a lever which operates an intermittent clock mechanism. The flow in unit time is determined by setting a gauge-cock g. The dial may have pointers indicating the time in units, tenths, &c. as well as hours, minutes, etc.; or the total may be given in hours, minutes, &c., and in addition a continuous clock mechanism may indicate the time of day &c., as shown in the dial, Fig. 6. Deliverypipes may be fixed to a branch-pipe i, in which case the outlet d is provided with a cock l.
Patent GB-190003220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Actuating Mechanism for Blowing Engines.
Inventor: BROOKS JAMES CROXALL
Filed: 1900-02-17
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 3220. Brooks, J. C. Feb. 17. Drawings to Specification. Pumping-engines.-Relates to gear for positively and intermittently actuating the valves of the compressing-cylinders in double-acting blowing- engines. A rock-shaft worked from a positivelymoving part of the engine through adjustable connections actuates the gear for the admission and the delivery valves in such manner as to adjust the action to the pressures in the compressing-cylinder and to provide for the cushioning in opening of the admission valves.
Patent GB-190004857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Grinding or Pulverizing Apparatus.
Inventor: BAKER GEORGE SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 4857. Baker, G. S. March 14. Roller mills; roller-and-ring mills-Relates to mills for the continuous grinding or " refining" of chocolate and other materials. The rolls U, C<1> are mounted on a frame, the one in stationary and the other in sliding bearings, so that they may be moved closer together as the grinding proceeds. This way be effected by coupling the shaft of the roll C to the screws D<2>, of the sliding bearings, by means of a worm B<2>, worm-wheel N', spindle N, worm N', worm-wheel N<3>, and spindle N<4> with worms in gear with worm-wheels N<6> on the screws; the wheel N<3> drives its spindle through a clutch which is disconnected, after the grinding has pro- (eeded to a sufficient extent, by a clockwork train, or by a lever and cam N<8> adjustably fixed on one of the wheels N<6>. The screws are turned by hand to move the rolls apart. The rolls are geared to gether, and the roll U is geared to the driving-shaft G. A rotating drum H, supported on rollers H<2>, surrounds the rolls ; this catches the material as it drops from between the rolls, and carries it up to the spring scraper L, where it is detached and again falls between them; the rolls are also provided with scrapers. The feed-hopper K, placed between the rolls, is supported by adjustable rods K<1>; a tray M is placed in it to receive the material when sufficiently reduced. The grinding may be effected by a single roll acting against the surface of the drum.
Patent GB-190006716-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Numbering Machines.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6716. Justice, P. M., [Wetter, J., and Wenz, W., (trading as Wetter & Co., J.)]. April 10. Numbering-apparatus.-Relates to numbering- mechanism adapted for locking up in formes, and has reference mainly to the plunger by which the mechanism is operated by contact with the platen &c. Fig. 2 shows an end view, and Fig. 3 an elevation, partly in section, of a mechanism consisting of numbering-discs or wheels b on a shaft c in a frame or casing a. The wheels b are operated by ratchetwheels d engaged by pawls s on a lever frame e pivoted on the shaft c. The plunger f has a stem k sliding in a cavity i in the frame a, and is raised by a spring g in a cavity h in the frame a. The pawl frame e is operated by a pin n in the plunger stem k, the end of which engages a hole o in the pawl frame. The casing a is slotted at l, m for the passage and movement of the pin n, which has a head p for removing it.
Patent GB-190006890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-binding Harvesting Machines.
Inventor: ADAMS OSCAR HENRY
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 6890. Adams, O. H. April 12. Sheafing or binding apparatus.-Relates to " stop " fingers" or spring arms mounted over the binding-table to hold the ears while the sheaf is being bound. The finger F is pivoted at E to a bracket A suitably supported on the frame. A rod H is pivoted at I to an arm G on the finger F, and passes through a guide-eye in an arm J on the bracket A. A spring M is coiled around the rod H, and bears against the arm J and against a nut K adjustable on the rod H to regulate the spring tension of the finger F. A catch Q on the finger F can be made to engage a projection 0 on the bracket A, to hold the finger up out of action.
Patent GB-190007762-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Chimney Cowl with Revolving Hood.
Inventor: JOHN HUGO
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 7762. John, H. April 26. Chimney tops.-A short pipe f, changing from square section at a foot flange 8 to round section at the top, rests on the brickwork, and is secured by four internal foot-plates 3 loosely connected by angle-pieces 2, in which holes 4 with burred lips 5 and teeth 6 are punched to bite the mortar of the lining and the second brick course. Each footplate is also formed with a cross-rib 7, to form a similar rib in the mortar lining. A rotary hood, composed of two steep segments a, b connected by a strip g, is supported over the pipe by a pivot pin s, set in a bridge l<1>, and rising into a socket c which is riveted to a vertical vane d on the upper segment. A tightfitting but frictionless collar t within the hood fits the thickened base of the pivot pin. The hood and vane are stiffened by ribs 13 and 14. The steep form of the hood and vane allows of easy packing within the pipes for transit, and enables the tops to be used on chimneys set close together. In a modification for use on a tallboy, the foot plates are replaced by a continuation of the pipe having spring ears cut in it.
Patent GB-190012122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Gas Heated Ovens.
Inventor: OLDHAM MARY ANN
Filed: 1900-07-05
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 12,122. Oldham, M. A. July 5. Gas stnves.-A gas oven is arranged by the side of an ordinary coal grate, and has an air inlet grid at the lower portion, air passages 2 in the bottom plate 2<A>, and air openings 9<1> or recesses 9 in the oven trays 8. The sides of the oven may be parallel or contracted from the top towards the feet or supports. The contractions are stated in the Provisional Specification to form air spaces which allow uniform circulation of air around the oven.
Patent GB-190105667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Runners for Umbrellas
Inventor: KORTENBACH AUGUST
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 5667. Kortenbach, A., and Worring, K. March 18. Runners.-An umbrella runner is formed from a single tubular blank a<1>. The upper part a of the blank from which the slit flanges are made is thickened to give the requisite strength to this part.
Patent GB-190113476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saw-sets and Tooth-gauges.
Inventor: SAMM CLEMENS
Filed: 1901-07-02
Granted: 1902-07-02
Abstract: 13,476. Samm, C. July 2. Saws, setting.-Relates to a saw set, and a gauge for testing the set and uniformity of the teeth. The saw set consists of an anvil, Fig. 1, with four arms 1, 2, 3, 4. The ends of the arms are bevelled off at 1<1>', 2<1>, 3<1>, 4<1>, each of these bevels having a different angle to give different degrees of set. The saw is laid flat on the anvil, and the teeth are hammered down on the bevelled surfaces. The gauge consists of a U-shaped piece, Fig. 3. A file is fixed in the opening B<1> by the set-screw D', and the legs B are placed on each side of the saw A, as shown in Fig. 5. By moving the file C backwards and forwards on the saw, it marks the highest teeth. To test the set, the set-screw D' is removed, and the gauge B is applied to the teeth as shown in Fig. 6, the blade of the saw being placed between the branches of the set, the distance between the branches being equal to the set.
Patent GB-190113737-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Attaching-device for Connecting Together Abutting Surfaces.
Inventor: KELAART EDWARD FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-07-05
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 13,737. Kelaart, E. F. July 5. Brackets. - Fig. 6 shows a bracket e formed with a tapered dovetail tongue which fits in a corresponding recess in a socket piece g fixed to the wall.
Patent GB-190126271-A (GB)
Title: Composite Peat Blocks.
Inventor: MILNE WILLIAM ATKINSON
Filed: 1901-12-23
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 26,271. Milne, W. A. Dec. 23. Peat; fuel.-Peat blocks are composed of airdried peat, artificially-dried peat, or peat dried through a kiln, stove, or other drier, and a cereal flour or gluten.
Patent GB-190201082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Jointing Bricks or Tiles
Inventor: HINCHLIFF GEORGE
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 1082. Hinchliff, G. Jan. 15. Fats, purifying. Vats for tallow refining &c. are lined with glazed bricks or tiles a, b formed with undercut recesses to receive dovetail or expanded jointing-ribs c of lead which is run in in a molten condition and hammered in place. Packing-strips of tow or asbestos may be placed against the shoulders of the recesses to prevent damage to the tiles through the hammering of the lead.
Patent GB-190201217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Receptacles or Casings for Coin Freed Vending Machines, Letter Boxes or other Containers
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 1217. Boult, A. J., [Pulver Chemical Co.]. Jan. 16. Sale apparatus; casings.-A casing for a coincontrolled vending-machine has a back-plate 1, with preferably integral side plates 2, a bottom plate 3 secured to the back-plate, and removable front and top plates 4 and 5. The sides have wings 2<1> connected by a channel bar 6. The backplate has a flange 7 and slots 8, 9 to engage lugs 17 and hooked projections 15 on a bracket 14 secured to a support 13, which also carries a bracket 12 with ears 11 to enter slots 10 in the bottom 3. The front plate 4 has rolled or curled flanges 18 to engage the double edges 19 of the upper part and the flaring flanges 20 of the lower part of the sides 2. The bolt 22 of a key-lock 21 on the upper end of the door is adapted to extend through a flange 210 on the door, the under flange of the bar 6, and the lower flange 23 of the lid 5. The back of the lid projects under the lugs 17 and closes the apertures 8 to prevent the removal of the casing from its support. The lower end of the casing may rest on a bracket, while the back has an aperture at the upper end engaged by a pin fixed to the upright 13 and having a head locked in place by a notched or segmental plate pivoted at the back of the casing under the pin. The front plate 4 has an opening with inwardly-turned edges 33 encircling the vertical arms of a wire frame 34 the horizontal arms of which are adapted to engage heads 38 on the upper and lower edges of a glassholding frame 35 preferably composed of a single piece of sheet metal and having headed ribs 36 and flanges 37.
Patent GB-190201932-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lids for Kettles and other Utensils or Receptacles.
Inventor: AUSTIN PERCY
Filed: 1902-01-24
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 1932. Austin, P. Jan. 24. Jars &c.-To adapt the same-sized lids to kettles, saucepans, jars, and other utensils having differentsized openings, the devices shown in Figs. 3 and 6 are employed, Fig. 1 being a plan of the lid shown in Fig. 3. The cover-plate a is provided with a number of slides b, Figs. 1 and 3, having downturned ends b<1> which engage with the kettleopening, and slotted inner ends through which the central pin c passes. The slides are pressed against the cover-plate by the plate c' and thumb-screw c<2>. Another plate c<3> is formed with the handle c', and with slots c<5>, which cross slots a<2> in the cover-plate and engage pins b<3> on the slides in such a way that, on turning the handle c<4>, the slides are receded or extended, and then tightened for use with the opening for which they have been adjusted. In Fig. 6, the same result is obtained by the use of spring-arms b<1>, which may be adjusted by means of the central screw.
Patent GB-190205504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Torpedoes or Submarine-mines.
Inventor: BAUDUIN FRITZ
Filed: 1902-03-05
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 5504. Bauduin, F. March 5. Explosive mines.-To maintain a submarine mine at a constant depth in a tide-way, the mooring- chain c is connected to a drum C, which is geared to a shaft K, having a propeller A, which is rotated by the tide and winds up the drum, so as to immerse the mine. When the immersion becomes too great, the flexible disc E is pressed inwards by the water and the drum C is thrown out of gear, whereupon the mine rises until the reduction in the pressure of the water allows the drum to gear again with the propeller. Specification No. 18,986, A.D. 1899, is referred to.
Patent GB-190209426-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Plate for use in making Copying Stencils
Inventor: BLANCHER CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1902-04-23
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 9426. Blancher, C. April 23. Copying documents &c.-Relates to a roughened plate to replace the narrow file-like plate usually employed in making copying-stencils. A sheet of metal gauze or other roughened sheet of suitable material, of the size of the stencil material, is used, placed on a thin flexible sheet of metal or other material.
Patent GB-190214832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Apparatus for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MARKS ALFRED PALLY
Filed: 1902-07-03
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 14,832. Marks, A. P. July 3. Gas and like engines, starting. Volatile oil is poured into the cup H, and admitted to the cylinder through the valve C when the piston is at about one quarter out-stroke. The piston is moved to about three quarters out-stroke, and then the valve is closed by turning it so that the blocks J ride up the inclines G. The piston is then moved back again, and the compressed charge is fired by a tube or electricity.
Patent GB-190217933-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Means of Hot and Cold Water Supply to Lavatories Baths and the like
Inventor: MARSHALL ROBERT ANDREW
Filed: 1902-08-15
Granted: 1902-10-16
Abstract: 17,933. Marshall, R. A. Aug. 15. Water supply.-Relates to means for supplying lavatories, baths, and the like with hot or cold water, or with blended hot and cold waters. Figs. 1 and 2 show the arrangement of the hot and cold water pipes and branches with their controlling- valves to provide the desired supply. The hot and cold supply pipes a, b are connected up, respec- tively, with the branches c, d, in which are arranged the cocks e having lever arms f; the branches unite with the mixing-chamber g. In the chamber g is a central pipe with perforations in its lower part. This central pipe leads into the pipe j, which is fitted with a suitable bell or nozzle k and has a thermometer m fitted to it. The projecting cock levers f enable the cocks to be controlled by a person's elbows.