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Patent GB-189701314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Feed Devices, applicable to Ironing, Printing, Folding, and like Machinery.
Inventor: BUELL EDWARD WATSON
Filed: 1897-01-18
Granted: 1897-04-17
Abstract: 1314. Buell, E. W. Jan. 18. Feeding sheets to printing, folding, &c. machines. Relates to mechanical feeding-devices which may be employed for feeding material in sheet form in machinery such as ironing, mangling, printing, or folding machines. Fig. 1 shows a side view of the feeding-device. The driving-roll F carries loose sprocket-wheels G at each end over which pass chains H connected to the edges of the apron C. The ends of the shaft E are mounted in movable bearings E<1> which are adjusted by means of the screw-threaded rods I ; the springs I<1> admit sufficient movement of the bearings to allow for the shrinkage of the apron C when wet. A spring is placed round the shaft E in a socket in theroller F, and bears against the sprocket-wheel G to keep the apron C from running to one side. The small sprocket-wheels H<1> are spring-held in a somewhat similar manner to the sprocket-wheels G. A collar or plate M on the shaft h serves as a guide for the chain H. The apron C runs over a suitably-shaped plate attached to the bed of the machine. Where necessary, a surface roller Q is supported in bearings above the apron.
Patent GB-189705415-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversing Valves or Cocks for Fluid Motors or like uses.
Inventor: PLUMMER WILLIAM EDGAR
Filed: 1897-03-01
Granted: 1897-06-05
Abstract: 5 4 1 5 . Plummer, W. E. March 1. Valves, reversing. -Figs. 2 and 3 show respectively a front and side elevation of a reversing - cock, and Figs. 4 and 5 respectively a longitndinaland a transverse section of the plug. Fluid under pressure is supplied by a branch E, and passes through the port H to the branch K or L. The exhaust takes place through the other branch, port J, and elbow N. The movements of the plug are controlled by a pin 0 moving between stops on the casing. The device described above may be used as a stopcock, in which case a spring pin is provided to limit the movement of the plug. This pin is, however, formed so that the stop-pin can be forced past it.
Patent GB-189708093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ice Shaving or Scraping Devices.
Inventor: GEERING ADOLPH
Filed: 1897-03-29
Granted: 1897-06-19
Abstract: 8093. Lake, H. H., [Geering, A.]. March 29. Ice-breaking tools.-The upper part 2 of the scoopshaped body is removably attached to the lower part 1 by a beading 18 and has a hinged flap 20. A knife 14 projects through the opening 13 in the lower part. A plunger 4, guided by the beading 18 and worked by the rod 44 in the handle, is used for expelling the ice shavings. The hinged flap may be omitted, and other slight modifications made.
Patent GB-189711449-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Drying Granular and Pulverulent Materials.
Inventor: MCPHAIL HUGH
Filed: 1897-05-07
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 11,449. McPhail, H. May 7. Drying malt, grain, seeds, coffee, tea, &c.-These materials are dried in a chamber into which superheated steam, from a superheater, is fed and is withdrawn by any suitable means. Fig. 2 shows a drying-chamber A surrounded by a steam jacket A' with inlet a and outlet a<1>. Steam is fed into the chamber through pipes C, C<1> and is exhausted at E. The material to be dried is fed into the chamber at B and discharged at D. A sack to catch the material is attached to hooks D<3> on the ring D'. A grating E<1> prevents the material treated from passing to the passage E. Valves B<1>, c, c<1>, and D<1> are provided.
Patent GB-189711912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Velocipedes.
Inventor: DUDEK WILLY
Filed: 1897-05-13
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 11,912. Dudek, W., and Ring, E. May 13. Driving-mechanism; frames.-Fig. 3 shows the invention applied to a bicycle. Two internallytoothed wheels a, mounted on pins b carried by the rear fork B, are rotated by connecting-rods x and geared with pinions d on the ends of the driving-wheel axle c. Grooves f are formed round the inner faces of the wheels a to receive the turned-up edges of closing-discs e to exclude dusi and dirt. In a modification, the connecting-rods are dispensed with and the pedals are fixed directly to the wheels a; in this case the frame is shortened and constructed to bring the saddle vertically over the pins b.
Patent GB-189716194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Gussets of Under Clothing.
Inventor: ROBERTSON JAMES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-07-08
Granted: 1897-10-16
Abstract: 16,194. Robertson, J. A. July 8. Undergarment; gussets; ventilating w e a r i n g-apparel. -The gussets of undergarments a r e made of openwork knitted fabrics so as to allow of ventilation. Fig. 1 shows a portion of a semmit with such a gusset A inserted under the arm.
Patent GB-189716746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Finishing of Cotton Goods.
Inventor: SHARP MILTON SHERIDAN
Filed: 1897-07-15
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 16,746. Sharp, M. S. July 15. Processes, compound. - A silk-like appearance is given to Italians and other cotton goods by first glazing by pressing or calendering in the ordinary way, then damping by folding between damp or wet cotton cloth, and finally heating and pressing.
Patent GB-189724772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Nails and in Machines therefor.
Inventor: GODDU GEORGE
Filed: 1897-10-26
Granted: 1897-12-24
Abstract: 24,772. Goddu, G. Oct. 26. Nails, making. Relates to a form of nail strip for use in boot and shoe and other nailing machines, and to machinery for forming the strip. Fig. 14 shows two nail strips A', A<2> just after they have been cut from a single metal ribbon and before they have been separated and wound on separate reels. The ribbon A, Fig. 1, passes through an adjustable, covered trough-like guide b<5> to the cutting-discs A', A<4> Figs. 1 and 6, mounted on shafts, one of which carries the driving-pulley, while the other is geared to it by pinions adjustably secured to the shafts. The discs A<3>, A<4>, can be adjusted vertically and laterally. After being cut or split in two the ribbon A is passed between the rolls b<120>, b<130>, the latter of which is adjustable. One nail strip is then led through the fork d<16>, Fig. 5, and the other through the fork d<17>, and the strips are wound upon separate reels c. The forks are carried on the lever d', which is moved to and fro to assist the winding. This lever is moved by a cam d' on a shaft carrying a worm-wheel with which gears a worm d on the shaft c<8>. This shaft also carries a spur-wheel c<7> for turning the reels c, which are supported by curved bars d<10>. The shaft c<8> is actuated by a loose pulley, upon which it can be pressed with variable pressure against a fixed disc, the pulley being driven from the main shaft by the band c<15>.
Patent GB-189816409-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Supporting Ladies' Head Gear and the like in Boxes.
Inventor: MOSELEY CHARLES
Filed: 1898-07-28
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 16,409. Moseley, C. July 28. Hat-boxes.-In boxes for ladies' hats &c., the hat is supported upon an extensible pedestal C, of cardboard or other suitable material, within the box. The lower part a of the pedestal is glued or otherwise secured to the bottom of the box, and the upper part d, which is fitted with a cap e, is made to slide or screw into or upon the lower part.
Patent GB-189817897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Bulking, Blending or Mixing and Re-distributing for Packing, Tea or the like.
Inventor: APJOHN JAMES HENRY
Filed: 1898-08-19
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 1 7 , 8 9 7. Apjohn, J. H. Aug. 19 Filling tea. Tea, which has been blended in the cone a, is delivered upon the top of a cone r, the surface of which is divided by a series of wedgelike e partitions s, which with a ring t form hoppers. These are provided with adjustable doors through which the tea is delivered into a series of packing- cases. Or the cone may be adapted to be turned so that all the hoppers may be discharged at the same spot.
Patent GB-189818699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring Apparatus for Liquids.
Inventor: WILES JOHN FLETCHER
Filed: 1898-09-01
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 18,699. Wiles, J. F. Sept. 1. Measured quantities, delivering; measures of capacity.-In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a glass or like measuring-vessel c is fitted to the stopper g of a bottle a, the tube d and air tube f passing through the stopper. When the bottle is held about horizontal, the vessel fills until the liquid rises above the air tube f, after which the bottle is rotated and the contents poured from the spout b The air tube may be dispensed with, and a non-return valve placed at the end of the tube d, which is then not curved round at its end, but is bevelled off. Or, again, the tube d may be used alone, the bottle being turned into such a position when emptying the measure that the liquid in it cannot escape. Where the bottle is too heavy to be tilted, or the measure is drawn from a cask &c., the arrangement shown in Fig. 4 is employed. In this case, the measure is fitted to a plug i and with a handle n, and it can be turned with the plug to cut off supply and discharge its contents. The pipe j communicates with the interior of the bottle or reservoir by the screw m.
Patent GB-189820896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Churns.
Inventor: WALLER PER ARON
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 20,896. Waller, P. A. Oct. 4. Churns.-The churn is formed with a central tube or bearing B which fits on a vertical spindle A secured to the base 4. A bearing-ring C is attached to the bottom of the churn, and surrounds the spindle A. Springs 2 are attached to studs 1 on the churn, and to studs 3 on the base. A cord 5 secured to a staple 6 is employed, in conjunction with the springs 2, to give an oscillatory movement to the churn,
Patent GB-189902315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Locking Mechanism.
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM RITCHIE
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1900-02-02
Abstract: 2315. Baker, W. R. Feb. 2. Door fastenings, coin-freed. Fig. 1 shows the mechanism seen from the inside of the closet or compartment to which the door gives access. By turning the outside handle p after prepayment, in the direction of the arrow, the bolt l is drawn by a lever t, and a sliding indicator n is shifted in the same direction to show the word " edgaged " outside. On releasing the handle, the lever is thrown back again by its spring 12, but the bolt, urged by a spring 13, shoots only halfway, and hooks itself by the recess 8 on a pin 7, which is borne by a tumbler 6. This tumbler has previously been lifted into a higher position than that shown, by the lever t. On closing the door from the inside of the closet, the bolt, snapping in the hasp, frees itself from the tumbler, and shoots home, while the tumbler falls to the position shown in full lines. On turning the inside handle, a follower 18 draws the bolt, and a second follower w revolves the indicator to the position showing " vacant." But, if the inside handle is used before the door is closed, a third follower draws the bolt clear of the tumbler, but an arm, having a pin-and-slot engagement with the indicator does not pass the dead point under a spring 2. Consequently, on releasing the handle, the indicator recovers the position showing "engaged." The play of the bolt is limited by a slotted part n engaging a fixed pin m, and the slot is curved so as to ensure the bolt being in the path of the short follower. Should the user close the door again from the inside of the closet, an index apprises him that the indicator shows " vacant " outside and serves as a handle for resetting it to show " engaged." The lock casing c, having an inside flange e with two half holes d cut in it, is hung on two screws, and is secured by screws passing through tabs g at the bottom. The cash receptacle is pushed up into a collar at the bottom of the lock case, and is secured on a staple by a padlock. Normally the tumbler rests on a pin x and locks the lever t, but a coin dropped into its slotted free arm 4 lifts it into the position shown in dotted lines, so that it will turn with the lever till the pin l is home in the recess in the bolt. The coin then rolls off the tumbler. The indicator closes the coin entrance.
Patent GB-189907086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Sand-papering, Dressing, or Finishing Wood and the like.
Inventor: ALMON JOSEPH EDWARD
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 7086. Almon, J. E. April 4. Sandpapering mouldings, wood, &c. A series of piles C of sheets of sandcloth, preferably coated on both sides and slit into narrow strips for about half their length, are secured between flanges 15 on a carrier-disc D by means of U-shaped clamping- bolts 30, which pass through the disc and are secured by nuts 33. The piles may be adjusted radially.
Patent GB-189907586-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: SMITH RICHARD NORVILLE WATSON
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 7586. Smith, R. N. W. April 11. Pile fabrics; carpets; rugs.-In weaving double pile fabrics the pile warps not required for the design are floated between the foundations of the two cloths, only those selected by the jacquard being bound in.
Patent GB-189908198-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Drying, Calcining or Roasting Organic and Inorganic Substances.
Inventor: MCCULLOCH JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-19
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 8198. McCulloch, J. April 19. Roasting granular substances. -Relates to a drying, calcining, or roasting apparatus. Sewage sludge or other material used for manure &c. is fed between two rotary concentric cylinders A and B, supported in an inclined position on rollers F, and is subjected to the action of a current of hot air entering the cylinder B at X and passing at Y into the space between the two cylinders, from the feedend of which it may be withdrawn by a fan or stack. Louvres C and D control the motion of the material in the apparatus.
Patent GB-189910618-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process for the Treatment of Wood for the Purpose of Hardening and Rendering the same Fire and Water Proof.
Inventor: WILLNER SIGMUND
Filed: 1899-05-19
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 10,618. Willner, S. May 19. Wood, hardening, fireproofing, and waterproofing. -Relates to a process and compositions for hardening wood and rendering it fireproof and waterproof. The wood is placed in a closed receptacle, and subjected to a boiling temperature till all the moisture is driven out. The receptacle is then exhausted, and a spray of a solution containing tungstate of soda and gelatine, or ammonia and soluble glass or mica, admitted. Pressure is now applied to force the solution into the pores of the wood. This solution is then run off, and the wood is treated in the same way with a solution of formic aldehyde. The wood is then allowed to dry in a vacuum.
Patent GB-189911140-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning, Twisting, and Doubling Frames.
Inventor: CRAVEN PHINEHAS PEARSON
Filed: 1899-05-29
Granted: 1900-05-29
Abstract: 11,140. Craven, P. P., and Ripley, F. May 29. Building-motions for ring spinning, twisting, and doubling frames &c., especially for frames in which discs are employed on the spindles to assist the yarn or thread in carrying round the traveller. The object is to obtain an abnormally short chase during the formation of the cop bottom. The " bottoming-peg " u on each roller t of the building-motion is made larger than usual, and, in order to prevent the cop bottom from thickening too rapidly, a second peg or projection w is mounted on the drum or bowl v carried by the building-motion lever l. Instead of using the peg w, the motion of the drum v may be varied by the gearing shown in Figs. 2 and 3, in which the shaft s carries a cam disc 1 for operating a weighted bell-crank lever 2 during each upward motion of the building-motion lever l. When the projecting part 4 of the cam disc 1 operates the lever, the pawl 5 carried by the latter operates the ratchet and worm gearing shown, and the drum v is turned through a greater angle than it is at other parts of the lift. The Provisional Specification also states that the building- motion chain may be deflected by means of a lever.
Patent GB-189911525-A (GB)
Title: Album with Detachable Pictorial Post Cards.
Inventor: PHILIPP JACOB
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,525. Philipp, J. June 2. Drawings to Specification. Postcards.-A series of detachable postcards are bound up with a series of non-detachable cards or leaves, into the form of an album. The postcards and the non-detachable cards or leaves are pictorial and show views of places of interest situated along any particular route, so that the traveller, on arriving at a station on the route, can detach a postcard with the corresponding views or view and after writing thereon, post it. Advertisements may be displayed upon the non-detachable leaves.
Patent GB-189915079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Paddle Wheels.
Inventor: HOPE THOMAS
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 15,079. Hope, T. July 21. Paddle-wheels.-Relates to feathering-gear for paddle-wheels. The floats are carried on spindles mounted in bearings in the side frames, which in the example shown in Figs. 1 and 2 are hexagonal, to accommodate eight floats. Each spindle has on its inner end a wheel C geared by an intermediate wheel G to a fixed ring F. In the case of a stern - wheel, one half of the floats may be geared at one end and the other half at the other. Chain gearing may take the place of the toothed gearing shown.
Patent GB-189925707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Preparing Peat Fibre, Peat Dust, Peat Fuel and the like.
Inventor: MCNAMEE FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 25,707. McNamee, F. Dec. 30. Charcoal.-Relates to the treatment of peat for use in making peat charcoal &c. Heavy dense peat is carbonized in horizontal tubes or retorts fitted with archimedean screws. The hot gases may be used for drying peat and heating hothouses for horticultural purposes. The charcoal is intended for use in iron-making and other operations.
Patent GB-190004877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Treatment and the Utilization of Fermentation Gas.
Inventor: WITTEMANN JACOB FREDERIC
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1901-05-14
Abstract: 4877. Wittemann, J. F. March 14. C o m p r e s s i n g; storing under pressure.-Relates to a treatment of fermentation gas to prepare it for the purpose of revivefying and flavouring fermented beverages w h i c h h a v e b e c o m e "flat," a n d to a method for effecting a thorough mixture of the gas with the beverage. Wort in active fermentation is placed in casks A, and the gas evolved passes through the pipe a to a double-acting compression pump b. In order to prevent the flavour of the gas from being destroyed by the heat produced by the compression, the gas on entering the cylinder of the pump is mixed with a refrigerated liquid, preferably water, and the cylinder of the pump itself is preferably surrounded by a cooling-jacket. The mixture of gas and liquid is discharged through a pipe d and nozzle d<1>, and falls in spray into a vessel f. The liquid which collects in the vessel f is run back into the pump b, and the gas is passed into a series of storage tanks h, situated in a cold room B. A Watt's governor x is placed on the pump motor P, and is operated by the pressure of the fermenting gas so as to vary the speed of the pump accordingly. A form of storage tank is described which is enclosed in a non-conducting jacket and is provided inside with a coil for the passage of a refrigerating-liquid.
Patent GB-190005729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames for Cycles.
Inventor: NEFF EDWIN PARISH
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 5729. Lake, H. H., [Parish, N. E]. March 27. Frames. -The invention is described as applied to the bottom bracket of a bicycle. The bracket has a tubular centre B with a circumferential groove b and a longitudinal depression b<1> The rear stays C are formed by flattening a length of tube in the middle, so that they are connected by a flat portion c of double thickness which is brazed into the depression b<1> of the centre B. The frame tubes A, A' are also formed from a single length of tube flattened near the middle. The flattened part a is bent into a circular form, to embrace the groove b of the centre B, and is brazed in position. The adjacent parts a<1> of the tubes A, A' are also flattened so as to abut together. If necessary, the part a is recessed at the sides, to give clearance to the stays C.
Patent GB-190009837-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Cleaning Files or Rasps that are in Use.
Inventor: WADSWORTH ISAAC
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 9837. Wadsworth, I. May 29. File and rasp cleaners.-Files or rasps, which have become clogged by use, are cleaned by supporting them upon adjustable rollers C<2> against a revolving wheel C carrying wire carding or the like. The machine may be driven by power, as shown, or by a treadle &c.
Patent GB-190011519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frogs to be used in connection with Overhead Conductors of Electrical Tramways and Railways
Inventor: NICHOLSON HUGH GODFREY
Filed: 1900-06-25
Granted: 1901-06-25
Abstract: 11,519. Nicholson, H. G. June 25. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Conductors, frogs for. The tongue C, pivoted on the underside of the base A, is set for the main line or siding conductors B', B', or is normally held on the main and set for the siding by the passing vehicle. The latter arrangement is shown in Figs. 4 and 5. As the vehicle runs on to the siding rails, the trolley head or pole strikes the spring arm D<2>, carried by a bracket D and arm d' on the tongue C, and sets it for the conductor B<2>. A spring E in a casing returns the tongue to the main line B<1>. An additional bracket F and arm f may be provided to prevent the tongue from returning before the trolley wheel leaves it. The outer end of the arm D' is curved so as to be engaged by the trolley head, as the vehicle comes from the siding, in order to set the point to receive it. In the first-mentioned form, an arm D<2> is provided on both sides of the tongue, to set it in either direction.
Patent GB-190011690-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Explosion Engines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 11,690. Boult, A. J., [Boulier, A., and Boulier, E.]. June 27. Pistons.-Air is drawn into the cylinder 5 of an explosion engine between the pistons 6, 7, to cool them, and is expelled through a vessel 25 which retains any lubricant that may pass out with the air. Gauge or tissue 36 prevents the entry of dust.
Patent GB-190012763-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process and Apparatus for Preventing the Destruction of Blankets used in Printing of Fabrics.
Inventor: PAWLOWICZ ALEKSANDER
Filed: 1900-07-14
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 12,763. Pawlowicz, A., and Tymowski, W. July 14. Printing fabrics. - The edges of blankets employed in printing-machines are saturated with a solution which prevents oxidation and fixing of the colour employed. When anilineblack and tan colouring- matters are used, the solution may contain sodium carbonate, caustic soda, sodium acetate, ammonia,and similar alkaline substances. The solution may be supplied to the blanket b by means of a roller a, which is furnished with solution by a pair of rollers c mounted to rotate within a trough m. After passing the roller a, the blanket may be conducted to the drying-room.