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Patent GB-189802625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Binding Books.
Inventor: MCKIBBIN GILBERT HUNT
Filed: 1898-02-01
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 2625. McKibbin, G. H., Everett, B., McClellan, J., and MacClellan, G. H. Feb. 1. Bookbinding.-A machine for use in binding books is shown in elevation in Fig. 3. The book K is supported by a thin plate h<9>, forming part of a rectangular frame h<3> which is attached to a block fitted between vertically-sliding plates B. An adjustable gauge k, secured to the block, serves to regulate the position of the book on the plate h<9>. The plates B are provided with ribs b which slide within the machine framing under the action of levers a<6> connected to a treadle-lever the extent of the upward movement is limited by a stop. b<5> secured to the framing, and of the downward movement by a lug projecting from the block. The lower ends of the plates B are formed with vertical slots which serve as guideways for a bolt carrying a small slide adapted to travel between fixed guides c<3>; the slide carries a plate c<4> at its front end connected to a treadlelever c<9>. Tables L<3> for carrying the book covers are secured to slides d<7> connected by pivoted levers d<3> and links d to the small slide. Upon the inner ends of the slides d<7> are hangers e which support rotary plates f, for applying glue or paste to the book, and locking-levers e<5> pivoted at e<4> to the hangers and adapted to engage with notches formed in the plates f so as to lock the latter in position. The shafts f<3> of the plates f carry ratchet-wheels f<6> actuated by pawls connected to levers f<4> which are connected to weights L and oscillated by contact with the arms k<5> projecting from the sliding block. The plates f dip within a glue or paste reservoir L<2>. When the machine is in use, the plates B are raised by means of the connected treadle, independently of the small slide, and the book K is placed over the thin plate h<9>. The plates are raised still farther until stopped by the abutment b<5>, and during this movement the small slide, connected to slides d<7>, is raised, thus causing the tables L<3> to be moved away from each other, together with the hangers e and the levers e<5>, which strike against stops e<7>, on the glue or paste reservoir L<2>, and become disengaged from the plates f. At the same time the levers f<4> are raised by the arms k<5> and the pawls pass over the ratchet-wheels f<6>. The treadle is next released, and the weights of the moving parts cause the machine to return to its initial state, with the result that the plates f are rotated by means of the wheels f<6>, and apply glue or paste to the book K. The cover M is next placed upon the tables L<3>, and the treadle-lever is. again depressed so as to raise the book K, from between the plates f, when the sides of the cover M fall freely against the sides of the book, which is finally removed together with its cover.
Patent GB-189802936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coffee Washing Machines.
Inventor: CHAPMAN ALFRED
Filed: 1898-02-05
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 2936. Chapman, A., [Deininger, F.]. Feb. 5. Washing coffee.- Relates to a machine for washing coffee berries, and consists of a casing a, Fig. 5, in one part d of which rotates a wheel h shown in vertical section and in front view in Fig. 8. The container a is made with a sleeve b serving as a bearing for the axle l of the wheel h. The berries, mixed with water, are passed down the hopper a<1>, and pass through an annular outlet c into that part of the wheel where the curved arms m are, and by the revolution of the wheel the berries are forced through the spirally-arranged rows of pegs k to the periphery of the wheel, and thence into the annular chamber d', which is provided with a hinged door serving as an outlet.
Patent GB-189821827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Impeders, Deflectors, or Heat Retaining Devices for Heating Tubes, Flues, and the like.
Inventor: WEST CHARLES HERBERT
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 21,827. West, C. H. Oct. 17. Baffles.-An impeder, deflector, or heat-retaining device for insertion in smoke &c. tubes is formed out of a single blank of metal, bent to the requisite shape. The wings B, B may be plane or twisted, and are preferably rounded at their outer edges C so as to enter the tube more easily.
Patent GB-189906175-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stopper for Sterilizing-bottles.
Inventor: HARRISON RICHARD CASSWELL
Filed: 1899-03-22
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 6175. Harrison, R. C. March 22. Stoppers. -Relates to a stopper for bottles used for the sterilization or pasteurizing of milk and other liquids. The screw stopper D, or a plug stopper adapted to be secured in the bottle by clamps &c., is provided with a tube A, F, which is closed at the upper end and is formed with a lateral perforation C. This perforation is closed by a tubular rubber valve placed over the tube A. The valve permits the escape of the gas or vapours during the sterilizing process, but prevents the admission of air &c. when the process is completed.
Patent GB-189910762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: GARVIN JOHN ANDREW
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,762. Garvin, J. A. May 23. Tyres, pneumatic. - The air tube is divided by an inner wall h into two cham bers k, l, which are independ e n t l y inflated through separate valves so that one chamber may be employed after the other has been punctured. The chamber l is inflated through a valve passed through the rim a and wall m into the chamber. The chamber k is inflated through a valve p passed through the rim a into a tube o, which traverses the chamber l and opens into the chamber k. The tube o is preferably inclined, and the valve p is secured by screwing together the washer r and flange q. The invention is applicable to both double-tube and other tyres.
Patent GB-189911198-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Tires for Carriages, Motor Cars and like Vehicles.
Inventor: HALL ROBERT ADAMS
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1900-08-30
Abstract: 11,198. Hall, R. A. May 30. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Within the rim A a rubber band C of inferior quality is secured by a wire B or the like. A second band D of similar material is fastened on, and the whole is enclosed in an outer rubber band E of superior quality. The rim has extended beaded edges a which protect the tyre. The invention is applicable to cushion as well as solid tyres.
Patent GB-189917641-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Low Power Telescopes, Single or Binocular.
Inventor: TAYLOR HAROLD DENNIS
Filed: 1899-08-31
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 17,641. Taylor, H. D. Aug. 31. Telescopes and opera glasses. - A low - power negative eye-piece is formed by combining a positive meniscus lens F (nearly convexo-plane), madeof crownglassof low refractive and dispersive powers, with a double concave lens E (nearly plano - concave) placed very close to it. The lens E has a power approximately 1À8 times that of the lens F, and is made of dense flint glass. The eye-diaphragm D has a sharp edge, and is placed close to the lens E. If it is desired to vary the power of the combination, the lens E is mounted in the tube B, which screws on to the part A at S ; the movement is controlled by a stop, the adjustment being effected with the help of a scale on the surface of B and a reading-mark on the stop V. The Specification gives exact data for one preferred form of eye-piece, but the construction may be somewhat modified.
Patent GB-189924802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sweeper Cars, applicable for Sweeping Snow.
Inventor: MCGUIRE WILLIAM ALPHONSUS
Filed: 1899-12-13
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 24,802. Lake, H. H., [McGuire, W. A.]. Dec. 13. Sweeping - machines. - Relates to cars for sweeping tramways, and especially to snow - sweepers, which are provided with diagonallyplaced rotary brushes. The brushes are placed at both ends, one end of the car only being shown in plan in Fig. 4. The car base has diagonal ends, and the brushes parallel to the ends are driven by chain gearing from the shaft 39. Clutch members operated by the levers 52, 53 enable either or both of the sprocket-wheels 42, 43 to be rotated by the driving-shaft. The brushes are supported in banging brackets 17, Fig. 6, so that, by turning the hand-wheel 38, the brushes are raised into any required position, and are held there by a pawl and ratchet.
Patent GB-189925469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sewing Machines for Uniting the Outsoles to the Welts in the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: RUSH JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 25,469. Rush, J. T. Dec. 23. Lubricating s h o e - sewing machine needles. This is effected by a box 10 secured to the lever 1 and containing felt or the like and a lubricant. The needle, on rising, rubs against a portion 13 of the felt which projects through a slot in the box 10. Oil &c. is supplied through openings in a hollow stem 16 and the cap which covers it.
Patent GB-190003884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Propelling and Steering Gear for Boats and the like.
Inventor: HELLMANN HEINRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1900-02-28
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 3884. Hellmann, H. W. Feb. 28. Propelling and steering by screw propellers.-The motor a, through the reversing-gear shown, drives a tubular shaft d, which is slotted to receive feathers g on an inner shaft f. This inner shaft is coupled to the propeller by a flexible shaft rotating within the guide-tube i. A tiller is connected to the guide-tube. By rotating the nut l by means of a hand-wheel, the immersion of the screw can be varied.
Patent GB-190010726-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: ANDERSON JAMES CALDWELL
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 10,726. Anderson, J. C. June 12. Air and gas engines.-The engine is of the type described in Specification No. 7604, A.D. 1900, and is designed to be worked by liquefied air and a hydrocarbon, preferably naphtha. It is reversible, and suitable for motor cars. The engine has a reciprocating piston A<1> working in a double-acting cylinder B, which piston also oscillates on its axis and carries a vane C' which vibrates in a valve N and also causes it to reciprocate with the piston. The piston drives through ball joints a couple of cranks G. The engine works as follows:-Hydrocarbon from a pipe e, Fig. 3, and liquefied air or denitrogenized air from a pipe f are admitted by valves g, g<1> and pipes S, T to a combustion chamber Q, Fig. 6, and ignited by electricity. The hot gases act on the vane C<1>, and force it to the central position, Fig. 13, and the piston to its extreme left position. As the piston continues to oscillate in the same direction, the port 16 is uncovered, and admits combustion products to the left end of the cylinder, the port 17 leading to the right end being at the same time opened to the exhaust port E. When the vane reaches the limit of its movement, an explosion occurs ia the opposite combustion chamber Q. The interior of the valve N and the combustion chamber communicate with each other through ports P and O, 24, 25. The engine continues to run in the direction in which it is turned at starting, and, if it should be turned in an opposite direction to that in which it has been running, reversing-valves 28, Fig. 14, in the piston heads are automatically shifted, by fluid pressure entering through ports 24, 26, Fig. 13, acting on their vanes 29. The valves g, g', Fig. 3, are operated by a cam r and a yoke p<1>. The charges pass through ports in the hollow head of the valves g<1> when they register with ports h, and the ports are restricted to regulate the charges by adjustable discs i which are moved in unison by handles n. The engine is turned at starting by a hand-wheel and chain and spur gearing 7, 15, 14,13. Liquefied air is denitrogenized by leaving it open to the atmosphere and drawing off that which is richer in oxygen from the bottom of the vessel. Ignition is effected by connecting two electric terminals t by means of a revolving knob s on the crank shaft.
Patent GB-190011053-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Soap.
Inventor: ALLWORTH CHARLES
Filed: 1900-06-21
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 11,053. Allworth, C. June 21. Soaps.-Potassium permanganate is mixed with either hard or soft soaps when in a liquid condition.
Patent GB-190016359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Railway Signalling.
Inventor: KITTRIDGE GEORGE RICHARD
Filed: 1900-09-14
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 16,359.. Kittridge, G. R. Sept. 14. Brakes.-Relates to means for shutting off steam or applying the brakes of a railway train, when it passes a 'danger' signal. A curved bar q is pivoted at one end to a sleeper s, and is connected by the rod q<2> &c. to the ordinary signaloperating mechanism, so that, when the signal is at danger,' the bar is parallel to the rails, while, when the signal is put to 'safety,' the bar is rotated into an inoperative position. In the former position, the bar is adapted to raise the sliding bar b, Fig. 2, on the engine, and so release the catch e from the weight w, which, in falling, acts through the connections g, r and the lever l, to close the regulator m. Instead of, or in addition to, closing the regulator, the apparatus may be arranged to apply the brakes. For engines which are also run tender foremost, the apparatus is duplicated, as shown at g<1>, l<2>. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the bar b is connected by the link j<3> to a bracket. Further modifications are described, in which the sliding bar and catch are replaced by a lever adapted to be deflected by the bar q to release the weight w
Patent GB-190107636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Devices for Facilitating and Promoting the Ignition and Combustion of Coke, Anthracite, and other Fuel in Fireplaces.
Inventor: ASHBY FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-04-13
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 7636. Ashby, F., and Bonwick, W. P., [trading as Flaming Fire Brick Co.]. April 13. Grates.-Relates to devices for facilitating and promoting the burning of coke, anthracite, and other fuel, of the kind described in Specification No. 7682, A.D. 1897. The back and sides of the grate are lined with interlocking firebrick slips or sections. In Figs. 1, 2, 3, there are four slips a, b, c, d, connected to one another by holes h and dowels i in the adjoining faces. The passages are not formed, as in the previous case, in the body of the brick, but compound recesses are formed in the adjoining faces, namely e, f, g and e<1>, f<1>, g<1>, so that, when the slips are placed together, passages are formed of the shape indicated.
Patent GB-190108116-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Actuating Signals on and Stopping Railway Engines and Trains
Inventor: MOORE ALFRED ERNEST
Filed: 1901-04-19
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 8116. Moore, A. E. April 19. Signals on engines &c. ; stopping engines &c. ; indicators and repeaters, signal.-A plate i having an elastic facing i<2> is pivoted in a recess in the track, and is connected to the ordinary signal-operating mechanism, so that, when the semaphore is put to ' danger,' the plate is raised into the position shown. In this position, the plate is adapted to rotate the spring-controlled disc c on the engine, by engaging the elastic rollers d' on the tangential arms d<1> of the disc, thereby operating through the connection e a signalling or warning device on the engine, or closing the throttle valve. The Provisional Specification also states that the apparatus may apply the vacuum or other automatic brake.
Patent GB-190108221-A (GB)
Title: A Spring Motor
Inventor: EDWARDS HANNAH
Filed: 1901-04-22
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 8221. Edwards, H. April 22. Moving-container apparatus; motors. -A spring motor for driving churns, chaff-cutters, sewing-machines, &c. is shown in plan in Fig. 2, as applied to a churn. A drum k containing a coiled spring is wound up by means of a fusee m and detachable key. The fusee is connected by gearing r to a pulley e, which drives the churn by means of a band f and pulley. The motor and churn are mounted on suitable frames, which may be attached to the floor or wall.
Patent GB-190109905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Paper Making Machines
Inventor: RIBAL EDOUARD
Filed: 1901-05-13
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 9905. Ribal, E. May 13. Paper machines. - The journals of the web - supporting rolls are carried in bearings which can turn in a socket 3 fixed to the frame, the pivot pin of the bearing being supported by a vertically-adjustable thumb-screw 4, provided with a lock-nut 5 ; 7 is an aperture to allow of the exit of water from the socket. The frame 6 may be modified to allow of the proper fixing of the parts.
Patent GB-190114098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Night Lights and the like
Inventor: LILLEY GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1901-07-10
Granted: 1902-10-10
Abstract: 14,098. Lilley, G. H., and Bentote, J. R. July 10. Night-lights.-Fig. 1 shows a night-light, and Fig. 2 a wall lamp. The metal &c. vessel A contains a block of salt B, and an asbestos or uralite wick C, and is provided with perforations D to allow petroleum &c. to enter when the vessel A is immersed therein. An appliance similar to that shown in Fig. 1 may be used in a lantern.
Patent GB-190118497-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspended Single-rail Railways for the Transport of Goods, and in Vehicles therefor.
Inventor: ARMAND AUGUSTE
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1902-09-16
Abstract: 18,497. Armand, A., and Bernardin, F. Sept. 16. Rope railways and tramways ; elevated railways and tramways.-The rails a are mounted on fixed brackets, and, for the transfer of the vehicle from one line to another, either a section of the rail and its brackets are mounted to slide transversely, or it is carried by arms c which turn on a central pivot and circumferential bearings e. The vehicle runs on two doubly-flanged wheels in its hanger frame, which is provided with a fork m to engage buttons on the hauling-rope. This fork may be pivoted on an arm k pivoted on the vehicle and provided with a wedge and notches n so as to pass between pulleys s, s' which guide the rope at corners or curves. The pulleys s<1> are held up by springs, so that they may yield when the fork passes. The rope may be lifted out of the fork, so as to free the vehicle, by the pulleys v, v<1>. The receptacle for the load may consist of two parts, hinged together at the top and held open or closed by the catches or hooks e<11>, e', which are operated by a chain and cord connection and tappet struck by a stop fixed under the rail.
Patent GB-190118553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governor Safety Knock off Gear for Steam Engines
Inventor: THOM WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-09-17
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 18,553. Thom, W., and Pickup, E. A. Sept. 17. Stop gear.-Relates to safety '' knock-off " gear for steam engines, designed so that the knock-off shall not come into operation too near ordinary working conditions at any point within the full range of the cut-off. The invention also comprises automatic resetting apparatus. Fig. 1 shows the application to a powerful governor. The upper counterpoise g is connected to the lower one g<x> by a rod e passing through the tubular governor spindle j. On the spindle j is a spring a compressed between a pair of collars b, c, situated so that, when the governor reaches its highest position under normal working conditions, the spring a has to be further compressed by a continued rise of the governor before the knock-off can take place. The weight g<x> is supported in such manner that, when the governor reaches its lowest working position, it is arrested, and the governor is unable to put the knock-off into action until a further reduction of speed has taken place. The re-setting apparatus comprises a trigger p by which the catch i is released during the rise of the governor, so that, by the action of a spring m under torsion, it is brought into the operative position for knocking- off on the fall of the governor. The application to a lighter form of governor is also shown. In this, a compressed spring and a supplementary weight are made to act on the governor lever in its two extreme positions, the spring and weight being disposed immediately above an ordinary dash-pot.
Patent GB-190125425-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Process and Apparatus for Extracting Oil from Fish and Obtaining Dried Residues Serving as "Guano."
Inventor: SPELTIE FREDERIK VICTOR
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 25,425. Speltie, F. V. Dec. 12. Manures.-Relates to the treatment of fish for the extraction of oil and fat and the production of guano. The crushed and mixed fish is raised by the conveyer 2, Fig. 1, and discharged into the hopper 3, which feeds the boilers 5 through the distributing-pipe 4. Each boiler 5 is provided with the testing-cocks 14, manometer 12, liquid-level gauge 13, safety-valve 15, and a rotary shaft 8 carrying large stirring-gratings 9. Steam is supplied from the pipe 11, and escapes through the pipes 16. After boiling, the mass is driven by steam pressure along the pipe 19 to the decanters 20, of which the number is equal to or larger than that of the boilers. Each decanter is provided with a level gauge, manometer, safety-valve, steam inlet pipe 11, and a conical filter 27 made of wire gauze covered with sack. After allowing some time for settling, water is admitted from the pipe 25 below the level of the oil and fat to cause them to rise through the pipe 30 and pass to the separating-tanks 31. After draining off the main portion of the water through the cock 24, steam pressure is applied to force the residual water to pass through the filter 27 into the chamber 33. The solid matter is conducted to the steam-jacketed drier 35, Fig. 1<x>, through which it is carried by the conveyer 38 in the onposite direction to a current of hot air forced by the fan 42 over the re-heating tubes 43. The fish paste, thus dried and converted into "guano," is discharged through the lateral opening 45.
Patent GB-190126364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Filed: 1901-12-24
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 26,364. Lake, H. H., [Aeolian Co.]. Dec. 24. Automatic instruments.-The invention relates chiefly to pianolas. The front of the case which contains the tracker board, tune-sheet rollers, and adjacent parts is provided with a hinged flap B, which can be turned down into the position shown in dotted lines, and is then used as a rest for the hands when manipulating the various handles with which the instrument is provided. When closed, the flap is retained in its place by a friction catch.
Patent GB-190206709-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Making and Metal Turning Machines.
Inventor: TROBECK ENOCH
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 6709. Trobeck, E. March 19. Lathes; screwing.-A screw machine of the type described in Specifications No. 9817, A.D. 1899, and No. 19,019, A.D. 1900, has tool slides A, Figs. 1 and 2, mounted on brackets s<1> sliding on guides S on the turret in which the work spindles T are concentrically arranged. The tool slides are operated by cam-plates r<2>, r<3> on the tool turret K engaging rollers R, R<1> on the slides. A further part of the invention consists in providing means for preventing the rotation of the die-carrying spindle L, Fig. 8, when necessary. During screwing, the work is stationary, and the spindle is driven from a constantly-rotating sleeve L', through clutch members b<1>, b', Fig. 12. When the desired length of thread has been cut, the members b<1>, b<2> become disengaged, owing to the traverse of the die being faster than that of the tool slide K. The slide is then reversed, bringing a pawl P on a bracket P' into engagement with a ratchet-wheel W on the spindle, to hold the die while the work is screwed out of it. The spindle is then returned by a;spring s<2>, which presses a brake ring l<4> against the wheel W, to check the spindle till the members b<1>, b<2> come into contact, thus ensuring the positive driving of the die when it is again presented to the work. The ring is held by a rod l<1> engaging a pin l<3> on a bracket p<2>.