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Patent GB-189721599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Spindles for Spinning and Twisting Frames.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1897-09-21
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 21,599. Brookes, A. G., [Kilburn, J.]. Sept. 21. Spindle apparatus.-The object is to allow the tapered spindle and bolster to be adjusted relatively to one another, either automatically or by hand, as the spindle wears and tightens in the bolster. In Fig. 1, the footstep is shown formed by the upper end of a pin 2, which is screwed into the lower end of the bolster C, and is prevented from rotating by a pin-and-slot arrangement 6, 10. The bolster rests upon a sleeve 4, which is prevented from rotating by a pin 5 projecting inwards from the bolster case, the bolster and sleeve being provided with clutch teeth which prevent the bolster from being turned in one direction, but not n the other. Should the friction between the spindle and its bolster become too great, the bolster is turned, either by hand or the tension of the driving-band, so as to raise the screwed footstep pin 2 and relieve the spindle. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 6, the footstep pin F rests in the bottom of the bolster carrier, and the bolster is normally prevented from rotating by a spring clutch d<2>, the spring e of which surrounds the pin F and may have its tension adjusted by means of a sleeve or nut f on the pin F. The clutch teeth in this case are made of V-shape, so that the bolster may be turned in either direction. The screw connections described are made somewhat loose, so that the spindle may adjust itself for an unbalanced load.
Patent GB-189800439-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Sorting Steel Balls and like Articles Automatically.
Inventor: KAPPLER CARL ROBERT
Filed: 1898-01-06
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 439. Kappler, C. R., and Schunk, F. Jan. 6. Sorting steel balls &c.-On a base plate A is mounted a circular cast-iron casing a carrying an accurately - turned conical steel ring b. Within the casing is a fixed disc d carrying the balls to be sorted, and between this disc and the casing a is arranged to reciprocate vertically a piston e, the inclined edge of which carries up a row of balls each time it rises. The piston is secured to the rod h by a pin f moving in a slot c<1> in the tube c. The balls fall down the incline b, and rebound from a slightly-inclined steel ring g, a ring barrier k allowing the uncracked and elastic balls to pass, but returning those of deficient elasticity to the space g<1>. A series of barriers may be employed, and instead of circular cylinders straight flat slopes may be used.
Patent GB-189801427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Alloys or Metal Compounds.
Inventor: BONNEVILLE LOUIS
Filed: 1898-01-18
Granted: 1899-01-18
Abstract: 1427. Bonneville, L. Jan. 18. Alloys.-Relates to an alloy of copper with a small percentage of iron, nickel, chromium, or other magnetic metal. Iron bars after being soaked in an ammonia bath to oxidize the surface, or bars of refractory material coated with hydrated oxide of iron, are placed in a crucible and heated to a white heat. Zinc is poured in and absorbs the oxide. The zinc-iron mass is drawn off and treated with powdered wood charcoal, and the zinc is distilled away. The residue is gradually mixed with a suitable quantity of copper whilst stirring. The alloy obtained is called copper steel,' and when forged is stated to resemble steel in its properties.
Patent GB-189804691-A (GB)
Title: Improved Shafting for the use of Propeller Shafting on Board Ships and other Purposes.
Inventor: TOOVEY FRANCIS
Filed: 1898-02-25
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 4691. Toovey, F. Feb. 25. Shafts.-Ships' propeller and other shafts are made in lengths tongued together and united by means of coupling-boxes. Spare parts are to be carried so that broken or damaged sections may be replaced.
Patent GB-189809609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Barrels or other like Vessels or like Receptacles for Holding Liquids.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-04-26
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 9609. Thompson, W. P., [Tomlinson, J.]. April 26. Veneer and like wood-sheet casks; metal casks.- Barrels and the like for volatile oils &c. are formed from a veneer or thin sheet of wood A, which is bent into cylindrical form and then covered by a sheet-metal jacket. One edge of the jacket is passed under the edge of the veneer, and the other edge of the jacket is secured by rivets h. The heads C are secured between the inner hoops B, D Outer hoops g are provided.
Patent GB-189810036-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Window-cleaning Guard.
Inventor: GOLDENFARB HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-02
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 10,036. Goldenfarb, H. May 2. Window guards.-A window guard, or support for the back of a person sitting on the sill to clean the window, is constructed of two or more wooden boards a, b, hinged together, and to retaining-bars e, f which bear against the inside of the window frame. The bars e, f are connected together by a screw j which is passed through one of the holes h in the bar e, and into a hole in the bar f.
Patent GB-189819970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Match Boxes or other like Receptacles.
Inventor: JONSON GEORGE
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 19,970. Jobson, G. Sept. 20. Calendars; calculating -apparatus.-A spring- controlled roller B is mounted within a frame A fitted within the lid H of a match box or like receptacle, and carries a ribbon D which may bear any suitable information, such as the times for lighting cycle lamps, advertisements, and the comparative values of British and foreign coins, or may form a calendar, ready-reckoner, table of weights and measures, or a table of cycle gears. The ribbon may be secured upon the roller B by a split cylinder E, or it may be glued, sewn, or otherwise fixed. The frame A is formed of a piece of metal, slotted at A', and provided with two bent ends perforated to receive the ends of the roller B, and provided with one or more tongues adapted for preventing longitudinal movement of the roller B. The free end of the ribbon passes through the slot A<1> and is attached to a rod F, by means of which the ribbon can be unwound. A pawl and ratchet-wheel, mounted on the cylinder B, may be used for holding the cylinder stationary after the ribbon has been drawn out for inspection.
Patent GB-189820436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Permanent Way of Railways.
Inventor: THOMSON CAMPBELL
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 20,436. Thomson, C. Sept. 27. Sleepers; chairs.-The metal plates P, carrying two fixed jaws J and two movable jaws J', for securing railway rails, are held apart to the desired gauge, and the jaws are fastened on the rails, by means of distance-pieces D and wedges K. The plates have ribs R, R' to receive, at each side of the jaws, wedge - shaped wooden blocks W, the thin ends being inwards. The rails, which rest on these blocks, are secured by driving the blocks inwards, and the plates, being serrated or indented, if desired, prevent the shifting of t h e blocks. The movable jaws J<1> move on the rails R' as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-189822047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Built-up Wheels such as Flywheels for Motors.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 22,047. Crossley, W. J. Oct. 20. Flywheels.-Relates to built-up wheels, such as flywheels for motors, and consists of means for uniting the sections of such wheels. Over the joint B between any two sections of the rim is fitted a plate A with joggles engaging with suitable recesses in the rim sections. Such plates may be supplemented by bolts F.
Patent GB-189822448-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Form of Coal Saving Firegrate.
Inventor: KEITH WILLIAM MARSHALL
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 22,448. Keith, W. M., and Keith, D. Oct. 25. Fuel-economizers. -Relates to a portable grate, which maybe applied to existing firegrates for the purpose of economizing fuel. A sunk grate A has hooked brackets B cast upon it for fixing it to one of the front bars of an ordinary grate, and at the back it has a sloping plate D pivoted to it by pins C. The plate D has claws E which rest against any of the bottom bars of the ordinary grate and serve to adjust the slope of the sunk grate A as may be required to regulate the thickness of the fuel upon it. The sloping plate deflects the ashes falling from the grate A, and also serves to deflect heat into the room and warm the air supply.
Patent GB-189823078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathes or Apparatus for Turning or Shaping Wood and other Materials.
Inventor: WEISS JULIUS HERMANN
Filed: 1898-11-02
Granted: 1900-02-02
Abstract: 23,078. Weiss, J. H., [Preble, W. P.]. Nov. 2. Lathes.-A lathe for turning newel posts &c. of the type described in Specification No. 11,281, A.D. 1898, has a reciprocating work carriage o and a cutter carriage 23. The rotating cutters 37 are mounted on a belt-driven spindle, the carriage being fed to the work by rack and pinion gearing operated by a hand-wheel 30 on a spindle 24, a fine feed being effected by coupling up a second hand-wheel 27 and worm gearing 29 to rotate the spindle 24. The work carriage is reciprocated at the desired rate by a rock shaft s, crank arms t, and connecting-rods u. The rock shaft is oscillated from a cam shaft n by a cam p and two arms, both of which bear on the cam, their outer ends being connected by a spring x. The arm q shown is fixed on the shaft and the other is free. The arm q is also connected to the framework by a spring z, the arrangement preventing vibration at high speeds. The cam shaft is driven by gearing f, l, m from the main shaft c. The work is held in toothed discs 17 by screws 18. The discs are removably mounted in divided rings 2, and driven by gearing 16 from a shaft 10 which is driven by worm gearing 8 on a shaft 6 driven from the main shaft. The worm is feathered on the shaft 6 to allow the work carriage to reciprocate.
Patent GB-189824004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Preparing, Spinning, Twisting, and like Machines.
Inventor: JAMES REGINALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-11-14
Granted: 1899-11-14
Abstract: 24,004. J a m e s , R. W., [Lepoutre, A.]. Nov. 14. Rollers and roller heads; stop - motions.-The lower roller M is loose upon the shaft A, is forced longitudinally thereon by a spring R, and is provided with a projection C which engages with a projection D on a fixed collar B and is thereby driven. When the thread breaks, a projection T on a detector lever L, normally supported by the thread, engages with a spiral surface on the projection C and forces the roller M longitudinally against the action of the spring R, whereby the projections C, D are disengaged and the roller ceases to be driven.
Patent GB-189903358-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoes or Pockets for Ends of Timber Joists.
Inventor: MCCALLUM MALCOLM
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 3358. McCallum, M. Feb. 15. Floors; beams. -The ends of the joists are notched to fit over iibs A of metal, earthenware, or other shoes B built into the walls. The shoes are of dovetail shape in plan, and are open at the top at window apertures or in places where the wall does not extend above the joists. The joists are thus firmly fixed to the walls and tie them together.
Patent GB-189905101-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cultivator.
Inventor: COLEMAN GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 5101. Coleman, G. H., and Morton, A. R. March 8. Cultivators.-The tine frame f is fitted at each end with a block e working in a guide-slot d in the main frame. The tine frame is raised or lowered by means of links j at each end attached to arms i on a rock shaft g operated by the hand-lever G. Fig. 4 shows a form of spring tine. A reinforcing-piece N is secured with the tine L to the tine bar f <1>. One end of the piece N is curved to fit against the tine as at P, and the other end n is connected to the tine by a clip or by means of ears p which allow a certain amount of movement between the parts. In a modification, the piece N is formed as a prolongation of the upper end of the tine L.
Patent GB-189906626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cots and like Articles of Furniture.
Inventor: EVANS ROBERT EVAN LLEWELLYN
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 6626. Evans, R. E. L. March 28. Cots &c.-The side frames of cots or like articles consist of a number of rails C connected by flexible chains &c. D. Eyes on the rails run on separate rails G or on the pillars, or the ends of the rails may run in grooves in the pillars. The top rail rests in a curved bracket E<1>. By turning a button H the bottom rail is prevented from rising, and consequently the top rail cannot be lifted out of its supports.
Patent GB-189911688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Actuating Tramway Points.
Inventor: LLOYD JOHN
Filed: 1899-06-05
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,688. Lloyd, J. June 5. Points and switches operated from tramcars. On the vehicle are mounted two rollers, each carried by a guided rod 3 which is raised or lowered by the screw 9, to which it is connected by a spring 15 and collars 13, 14. The rollers 4, when lowered, depress one or other of the hinged plates 24, 25 in the roadway, and act on the point tongues 21 through the stretcher 33, bell cranks 31, 26, and link 29. This link is made adjustable by a turnbuckle 38, and also contains a spring telescopic joint 39. These parts are contained in a box provided with a cover, drainage trap, and handholes.
Patent GB-189915620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Spurs.
Inventor: HAUSMANN GUSTAV
Filed: 1899-07-31
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 15,620. Hausmann, G. July 31. Making spurs.-Spurs are made from blanks cut from suitably-rolled strips, the blank b being bent to form the bow, and two other blanks c, d, Fig. 3, being bent to form a hollow rowel stem d, Fig. 4. The stem and bow are hard-soldered together, suitable notches a and tongues c<1> being formed on the parts to strengthen the connection.
Patent GB-189920750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotive Vehicles.
Inventor: HUNTLEY CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1900-10-17
Abstract: 20,750. Huntley, C. H. Oct. 17. Drawings to Specification. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-Wheels for a spring-propelled carriage are made with solid rubber or like tyres held by screwed bolts between the grooved wheel rim and an outer ring.
Patent GB-190004836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Couplings for Railway Carriages, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MEIKLE WILSON ROWAN
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1901-03-14
Abstract: 4836. Meikle, W. R. March 14. Coupling.- The shackles B of the coupling-chain have blocks B<1> bolted to them and threaded to receive the right and left handed screw e having squared ends e<3> for the reception of a removable ratchet handle which adjusts the tension of the coupling. The pivoted block z has a slot which takes over a squared end e<3> and locks the screw e. Fig. 9 shows the chain hanging from a vehicle, and in this case ratchet-wheels I, I<1> are fixed to the centre of the screw e for turning it in opposite directions. The chain is prevented from uncoupling by the block J attached to the crossbar K.
Patent GB-190022584-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Furnace with Two Bed Plates.
Inventor: KELLER CHARLES ALBERT
Filed: 1900-12-11
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 22,584. Keller, C. A. May 21, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Electric furnaces.-An incandescence furnace has a hearth consisting of three parts i, h, i, independently movable on rails. The outer parts have inclined surfaces formed partly by the electrodes i, which are loose pieces of carbon set upon larger blocks, resting on the floors of wagons, the inclined surfaces being made up on arches. The lower parts of the large blocks are thus exposed, and may be cooled by fans. Copper connecting-plates k are clamped against the sides of the large blocks by suppotting - brackets. The outer wagons have metal plates projecting into recesses in the central firebrick hearth h, to prevent material from falling between them. The outer wagons may be moved simultaneously by cables connecting them with a winch q. The hearth may be contained in a closed casing, the materials being supplied through elevated openings b, and the products withdrawn through a side opening at the level of the middle of the hearth.
Patent GB-190100149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Condensed Water for Boiler Supply.
Inventor: SCOTT ROBERT
Filed: 1901-01-02
Granted: 1902-04-02
Abstract: 149. Scott, R. Jan. 2. Feedwater, purifying.-Water of condensation is freed from oily matter by first adding hard water to curdle the oil, and then aluminium sulphate or alumina ferric to precipitate the curds, the water being finally passed through a filter.
Patent GB-190100490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ships' Anchors.
Inventor: BALDT FREDERICK
Filed: 1901-01-08
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 490. Baldt, F. Jan. 8. Anchors.-As shown in Fig. 1, the shank is passed through an opening E in the crown, and is secured by a pin. Projections H, Fig. 2, on the eye of the shank bear against shoulders K, Fig. 3, on the crown, and move in recesses M so that the shank and crown are held together should the pin break.
Patent GB-190101502-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Cutting or Dividing Girders Angle Irons and the like.
Inventor: JOHN HUGO
Filed: 1901-01-22
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 1502. John, H. Jan. 22. Shearing. - Girders and angle-bars of any section are cut by a machine which has an upper blade m<1> coacting with lateral blades m<2>, m<3> and bottom blades m<4>, m<5> so as to remove a strip of metal during the cutting. The upper blade is carried by a holder o, reciprocated between side plates b<1>, b<2> by an eccentric e. A block w with interlocking surfaces is fixed on the holder, and has a curved bearing-surface w<1> to receive the end d' of a lever d pivoted at l and weighted at d<2>. When the lever is disengaged from the holder, the front end of the holder can be raised by a chain h<8> wound up by turning a handle h<7> on a spindle h<3> carrying a chain-wbeel h<4> and ratchet-wheel h<5>, held by a pawl h<6>. The work t is inserted while the parts are in the raised position, the blade m<1> moving idly above the work. The holder is then lowered to the position shown in Fig. 1, when the lever d engages the holder, causing the nose 2 of the blade to punch down a narrow piece to start the cut, which is continued in a drawing or slicing manner till the position shown in Fig. 13 is reached, the flange t<1> having been completely cut. The holder now releases the lever d, which is moved upwards by the weight, allowing the holder to be raised by the handle. The work is then reversed, if necessary, and the other half cut, but angle-bars with one flange may be severed in one operation. The blades m<4>, m<5> are adjustable to suit flanges of different thicknesses.
Patent GB-190106336-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Incandescence Oil Lamps.
Inventor: CRANSTON THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-26
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 6336. Cranston, T. J. March 26. Incandescent oil lamps-The inner wick-tube x is indented to receive the lower end t of the deflector a, which is provided with a depending flange y, and through which the central air supply passes by the inclined slots l, the holes z in the sides, and the holesp in the indented crown. The air-supply passage between the outer wick-tube and the burner cone b is contracted at d, and air is admitted at q between the burner cones b, but air cannot enter above the outer cone, which serves to seat the lower end of the mantle m. The upper end of the wick w is impregnated with silicate of soda, which has the effect of maintaining the capillarity of the carbonized tip.
Patent GB-190107707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sliding Seats for Boats.
Inventor: STRICKLAND FREDERICK RICHARD
Filed: 1901-04-15
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 7707. Strickland, F. R. April 15. Boat seats.-Relates to roller bearings for sliding seats. To the underside of the seats are secured a pair of steel bars b of the section shown in Fig. 3. Notches are cut in these bars, and bearing-pieces d are secured in them as shown in Fig. 4, to receive the spindles of the rollers. An oil bath c is formed between the pieces d in which are oil-holes d<1>. In a modification, the pieces d are dispensed with, and the spindles rotate in the notches. The rollers run in slotted tubes g attached to the bearers h. The front ends of these bars g are bent and secured as shown in Fig. 1, while the rear ends, after the rollers have been put in place, are closed by plugs i, through which pass attachment screws.
Patent GB-190110830-A (GB)
Title: Improved Napping and Brushing Machine for Fabrics
Inventor: HAMBLOCH ERNST
Filed: 1901-05-25
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 10,830. Hambloch, E. May 25. Nap, raising and dressing.-The fabric, which passes over suitable guide-rollers, as shown in Fig. 1, so that it is brought in contact with teasels or brushes c, on both sides of discs b, b<1> mounted on a rotating shaft a, is brushed or raised trans- versely, and in opposite directions. One disc only, or more discs than two, may be used.
Patent GB-190111992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Accentuating Electrical Contacts.
Filed: 1901-06-12
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 11,992. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Thomson, E.]. June 12. Cut-outs; switches.-Relates to means for securing a positive make and disengagement of contacts which are controlled by an electromagnet or coil so arranged as to cause an uncertain or trembling engagement of the contacts. An auxiliary coil is arranged in conjunction with the controlling-coil, and is cut in or out of circuit at the moment of making or breaking contact so as to accentuate the action of the controlling-coil and so prevent arcing. The invention is particularly applicable to electric measuring-instruments, and Fig. 1 shows the application to a maximum-demand indicator. The coil M has a sufficient number of turns to oppose the spring S and bring the contact B against E. This closes a circuit through the auxiliary coil A, and maintains the contact. At the same time the coil G is energized, and the detent D removed from the wheel F, which turns and lowers the rack K, the pointer I indicating the load. When the current falls, the spring S breaks contact between B and E, the coil is cut out, and the spring rapidly draws the contacts fully apart. In a modified arrangement, the spring tends to hold the contacts together, the auxiliary coil being short-circuited. The coil is placed in circuit when contact is broken by the coil M and assists it to pull the contacts apart. Fig. 4 shows an arrangement in which a time element is introduced. The contact B is carried by a pivoted arm Q, and the contacts E are carried by an arm mounted on a shaft H driven by clockwork controlled by the electromagnet G. Fig. 7 shows an arrangement, controlled by a delicate coil M, such as a galvanometer coil, adapted to operate the indicator in two directions. There are two auxiliary coils A, A<1> connected to magnets G, G<1> which operate clutches N, N and so allow the driving-mechanism to act. Instead of operating the indicator I directly, it may be operated through a gearing F.