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Patent GB-189711750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filtering Feed-water for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WOTHERSPOON JOHN
Filed: 1897-05-11
Granted: 1897-06-12
Abstract: 11,750. Wotherspoon, J., and Davie, J. May 11. Filters for steam generators; cleansing.-Relates to filtering - apparatus in which the filtering-medium is capable of being compressed so as to squeeze out the matter separated from the water. In Fig. 1, the inlet to the purifier is shown at 3, and the outlet at 7. The plate 13 is drawn against the stationary plate 12 by means of the spindle 14, so as to compress the filtering- material, which is located between them, in the following manner :-A series of perforated discs a with bosses a<1> are threaded upon the central spindle, and form the inlets for the water to the filtering-material in contact therewith. These discs, when drawn together, slide telescopically into the perforated discs b, through which the filtered water enters the central space f communicating with the outlet 7. The inner periphery of the filtering-material is bounded by flexible shields d and by springs e which distend the shields and separate the plates a, b. Each filtering-section is composed of three strata, the first preferably consisting of materials suitable for arresting greasy matters, the second for arresting heavy or larger impurities, and the third for arresting more minute particles.
Patent GB-189713241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Stripping the Flats of Carding Engines.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JAMES
Filed: 1897-05-28
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 13,241. Williams, J. May 28. Carding - engines. - Relates to apparatus for stripping the flats. The oscillating stripping-comb, which is carried by the shaft F, is caused to approach or recede from the flat according to the form of the latter. The brackets C carrying the bearings of the shaft F are movable in slides e, and carry adjustable studs G which engage with the periphery of a cam L. The cam L rotates with the flats, and has surfaces H formed upon it corresponding to the shape of the flats, and also other surfaces h, which connect the surfaces H and allow the stripping-comb to clean the edge of the flats. The brackets C are drawn towards the cams by springs e', and the shafts F are oscillated by a connecting-rod and crank M from the shaft of the pulley N. In Figs. 1 and 3, the flats are shown supported upon plain discs A and rotated by connection with a notched disc A'. In a modification, the cam surfaces are formed upon the flat, and a single supporting and driving disc is used at each end of the flat. Each disc is formed with depressions to receive the rounded backs of the flats, and with portions which project between the flats to facilitate the passage of the studs G from one flat to another.
Patent GB-189722256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Apparatus for the Treatment of Ores or the like containing Gold or Silver or both Gold and Silver for the Obtainment of the Precious Metals therefrom.
Filed: 1897-09-28
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 22,256. General Gold Extracting Co., [Pelatan, L.]. Sept. 28. Drawings to Specification. Mixing electrolytes for electrolysis.-In an apparatus for treating ores or solutions containing gold or silver or both, to obtain by electrolysis the precious metals therefrom as amalgams, the anode is arranged as a set of radial arms carrying the anode plates above the mercury cathode. These arms carry pins which project both above and below the arms, and when the supporting-shaft is rotated keep the charge gently agitated.
Patent GB-189726806-A (GB)
Title: Improved Musical Box with Clockwork Mechanism.
Inventor: JUNGHANS ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-11-16
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 26,806. Junghans, A. Nov. 16. Musical boxes.-These are operated by a tunesheet or note disc N. The sound-producing part and the note disc are situated above the box containing the clockwork by which the instrument is actuated. The flier W is placed underneath so as to give room for the employment of one of considerable size. On the flier spindle is a disc G which can be frictionally engaged by a spring H for controlling the speed. The spring can be actuated by linkwork controlled by a handle on which a pointer is carried.
Patent GB-189801852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Ballasting of Ships.
Inventor: MUIR ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1898-01-24
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 1852. Muir, A. E. Jan. 24. Ballasting ; r o l l i n g, preventing; bulkheads; compartments.-The water ballast tank or tanks A extend centrally for a part or parts or the whole length of the ship, and vertically from the floor to a suitable height or right up to the weather deck. When they are filled with water, the centre of gravity of the ship is raised and rolling thus diminished. These tanks also add to the strength of the ship, and when not filled with water form an effectual water-tight compartment. When the tank extends the whole length of the ship, it is of service in separating cargoes liable to spontaneous combustion.
Patent GB-189802770-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Incandescent Electric Lamps.
Inventor: JAEGER GEORG
Filed: 1898-02-03
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 2770. Jaeger, G., and Bender, H. Feb. 3. Incandescent lamps, holders for. The insulating-body a is recessed to hold a switch, as shown in section, a n d either spring plungers b, or a screw socket and central contact, with their connections. The base of the insulator is covered by an insulating-disc c, with holes for the conducting- wires. The switch consists of a spindle l, held by a screw s, and carrying an angular block k between the free limbs of two U-shaped springs i.
Patent GB-189803499-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Actuating Clutches, Brakes, and the like.
Inventor: HOFFMANN ERNST GUSTAV
Filed: 1898-02-11
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 3499. Hoffmann, E. G. Feb. 11. Clutches; brakes; disconnecting-arrangements.- Relates to actuating-devices for clutches &c. The sliding member E of the clutch is pressed into action by balls &c. H which are wedged between a ring G<1> and a stationary abutment G by means of a conical or cam surface i in the actuating- sleeve I. This sleeve may be formed with an opposed conical surface i<1>, so that, when its smallest diameter has been moved over the balls, the clutch is locked in the working position. The part E is drawn out of engagement by a collar I<1> formed on the sleeve I coming into contact with balls seated in a groove on its boss. In a modification, described in connection with a double clutch placed between a pair of pulleys, springs are used instead of the collar and balls.
Patent GB-189807290-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Boring Tool suitable for Dental Purposes.
Inventor: BEUTELROCK ISIDOR
Filed: 1898-03-25
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 7290. Beutelrock, I. March 25. Dental instruments.-A boring-tool for dental purposes is made of a flat piece of steel or other suitable material twisted into a spiral or helical form and provided with a cutting-edge and sharp point as shown in Fig. 2. This instrument can also be used for cleaning and disinfecting tooth cavities with the aid of cotton wool.
Patent GB-189812841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contact Rings for Electric Glow Lamps.
Filed: 1898-06-08
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 12,841. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengesellschaft]. June 8. Incandescent lamps.-Caps are made with small openings b uf an unvarying size to receive limps with uniform necks, which may be secured without cementing-materials, while the remaining parts a of the caps are made of any desired sizes and shapes to suit different holders. The lamps and caps may be connected as described in Specification No. 12,839, A.D. 1898.
Patent GB-189814967-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Stoppers.
Inventor: FRY AMBROSE
Filed: 1898-07-07
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 14,967. Fry, A. July 7. Corks; stoppers.-The cork or stopper A is made reversible, and is formed with inclined passages B, so that, when used in the position shown in Fig. 1, it serves to stopper the bottle, but when used in the reverse position, as shown in Fig. 2, it permits the contents to be discharged, by sprinkling, through the passages B.
Patent GB-189815427-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ashes-tidy and Automatic Cinder Sifter.
Inventor: WOOD HENRY HARPER
Filed: 1898-07-13
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 15,427. Wood, H. H. July 13. Ashpans and ash-guards.-Relates to ashpans for use beneath kitchen range and other firegrates. A grating c having wavy or sinuous slots is pivoted at d to the ashpan b, and is provided with a pivoted and notched bar k, which enables it to be raised and fixed in that position so that the ashes drawer and cinder drawer h may be removed. An inclined plate n directs on to the grating c any cinders &c. which fall from the front of the firegrate.
Patent GB-189821246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Additions to Whips.
Inventor: MASON MATTHEW HENRY
Filed: 1898-10-10
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 21,246. Mason, M. H. Oct. 10. Whips.-The whip thong of dealers' whips is attached to the stock by a ring d and ferrule c, which is pressed upon the steel core a so that the metal enters a depression a<2> or notches &c. in the core. A collar may be first formed on the ferrule to supply the metal for filling the depression. The opening in the ferrule is enlarged at the rear end to cover the end of the plaiting b.
Patent GB-189902398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing Machines.
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 2398. May, F., and Millington & Sons. Feb. 2. Platen presses.-Relates to machines for printing on envelope blanks, cards, labels &c. The pile of blanks &c. is placed on a platen or table L, mounted to reciprocate, in vertical guides, to and from the fixed type-bed R<1>. Mounted to slide vertically in a downward extension of the table L is a block M, into which screws a screw N by which the table and block M are relatively adjustable. The screw N is held from moving longitudinally in the extension of the table by a collar N', and it may be operated by hand by a hand-lever O. Engaging a roller M<2> in a slot in the block M isa a lever S, which is operated to raise the table and press the upper blank against the forme, by a weight S<2>, when permitted by a cam H engaging a bowl S<3> on the lever. As the blanks are printed and removed, the table L is automatically raised relatively to the block M by means of a ratchet-wheel P on the screw N operated by a pawl P<1> on an arm P<6>, operated by a pin P<5> on a lever P<2>, operated by a cam on a wheel fixed to the cam shaft G. The pawl P<1> has an extension P<8> engaged by a pin P<9> on an arm P'‹ operated by a treadle U. On pressing the treadle U, the pawl is lifted from its ratchet-wheel P', and the upward feed of the table arrested. The pawl is also lifted, when the blanks are nearly exhausted, by a lever operated by a finger on the block M. The pile of blanks is held in position by the adjustable pins W<1>, and a pin V carried by the block N so that it falls relatively to the table as the height of the pile is reduced. The printed blank is held by a suction device K<1>, so that it is separated for ready removal. The suction device K' is connected by a pipe K<2> to a pump K operated by a cam on the shaft G. The inking-rollers O<2> move over the forme and an ink plate Q'. They are mounted in arms Q' pivoted at Q<8> and oscillated by a rod Q<6> and cam I.
Patent GB-189909782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heel Attaching Machines.
Inventor: FREEBORN FAIRFIELD RAYMOND
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 9782. Lake, H. H., [Raymond, F. F.]. May 9. Heels; nailing.-Relates to a machine for attaching heels and spanking their top-lifts. Fig. 1 shows a front elevation, and Fig. 3 a sectional side elevation of the machine. The jack C is hinged at c<3> so that it can be turned upwards to receive the work, and can be adjusted in height by means of a nut c<2>. It is carried by an upper crosshead b connected to a lower one by rods b<2> moving through guides on the machine framing. As shown, the heel holder and top-lift spanker are made in one and hinged at e so that either can be placed under the jack. The frame carrying the jack is depressed by a cam D and raised by springs d<2>. On starting the machine the jack is lowered to compress the heel, the pressure being maintained while the nails are driven. The drivers are carried by the plunger G, which is actuated by a crankpin in the cam D. After the nails have been driven, the jack is raised and the top-lift spanker brought under it. The jack is then lowered again by the cam, and the top-lift attached. In a modification, the heel holder is made separate from the top-lift spanker, and is held stationary. When required, the spanker, which is hinged, is swung up over-it.
Patent GB-189910529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosion Engines.
Inventor: WINTON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 10,529. Winton, A. May 18. Gas and explosive-vapour engines. -The movement of the exhaust valves I is controlled by a dashpot G, while the admission valves K, when the speed is excessive, open against the pressure of air beneath pistons D. This air is supplied by a small pump, and a governor L<1> controls a valve in the pipe f which allows the air to escape while the speed is normal. In twocylinder engines, the piston D of one valve is made larger than that of the other, so that they are opened one after the other. The gasoline or other fuel valve O and air valve leading to the mixing-chamber N are also controlled by levers M' from the pistons D.
Patent GB-189911050-A (GB)
Title: Improved Adjustable Tool-holder.
Inventor: BUECHI JOHANNES
Filed: 1899-05-26
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 11,050. B³chi, J. May 26. Tool-holders.-The tool T, Fig 1, is clamped in a plug d by a wedge i and screw k, the plug being held in the shank a by a bolt b with a coned shoulder e. The tool may be held in an approximately horizontal position, Fig. 4, between the head m of a bolt l and a conical washer n, both being recessed at the side to form a seat for the tool.
Patent GB-189913170-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus applicable to Straight Bar Knitting Machines.
Inventor: KIDDIER HERBERT
Filed: 1899-06-24
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 13,170. Kiddier, H. June 24. Straight-bar knitting-machines.-Relates to apparatus arranged at each end of the machine for limiting the throw of the thread-carriers and preventing some of the end needles from being pressed at certain times, thereby allowing of a course or two being knitted on the intermediate needles without the end needles forming loops. The usual draw-bar has an incline which causes a lever 3 to rock on its shaft 4 and so operate a clawker 5 engaging a ratchet-wheel 6 on the same shaft as the cam-wheel 7. The cam-wheel acts on a bowl on the rocking ]ever 10, which, by means of a link 11, bell crank 12, link, and rocking lever 13 draws outwards, independently of the worm box, a slide which prevents the needles from being pressed, and is drawn up to the worm box by a spring. The bowl on the lever 10 also operates a sliding lever 17, on which are two stops 19, 20, to limit the motion of the thread-carrier rods.
Patent GB-189918061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Bacterial Purification of Sewage.
Inventor: SCOTT-MONCRIEFF WILLIAM DUNDAS
Filed: 1899-09-07
Granted: 1900-09-07
Abstract: 18,061. Scott-Moncrieff, W. D. Sept. 7. Sewage filters. -A filter bed, for use in treating sewage bacteriologically, is provided with a series of parallel and inverted discharge channels c, which are perforated and conduct the sewage into a conduit d. Air may be drawn through the filter bed by means of one or more fans f, fitted in apertures e leading to the conduit d. The filter bed is filled with broken flint, or other suitable filtering-material.
Patent GB-189924458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supporting Electrical Contact Rubbers or Brushes below Rail or Tramway Vehicles.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1899-12-08
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 24,458. Ransford, R. B., [Compagnie GÚnÚrale de Traction]. Dec. 8. Electric railways and tramways with road contacts or the like. Collectors.-Relates to means for supporting collectors under vehicles mounted on two bogies. Longitudinal bars 1, 2, connected by five junction pieces 3, 4 and two junction pieces 8, rest at their ends on slides 20, which can be raised simultaneously at both ends by cranked axles 21, toothed sectors 28, and pinions 29 drives from a common shaft. The junction pieces 3, 4 are formed of flat bars carrying three wooden blocks 12, 13, 14, from which the brushes are supported by screwed spindles with adjusting-nuts and springs. The other junction pieces 8 are formed of flat plates in which work pivots 25 attached to U-shaped frames mounted on bearings 22, 23 on the axles of the bogie. One of the plates 8 is slotted to allow some play for the pivot, so that the collector is maintained tangential to the line.
Patent GB-189925675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Eyelets for Laces, and in the Mode of and Means for Fixing the same.
Inventor: KOCH FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-12-29
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 25,675. Abel, C. D., [Koch, F.]. Dec. 29. Moulding eyelets.-Eyelets are made of celluloid, and consist of short tubes formed with flanges at one end. Figs. 2 and 3 show apparatus for making the eyelets from a long tube. The tube is cut into lengths by means of the machine, Fig. 2, which comprises a rod B reciprocated vertically in a frame A and carrying an inclined knife C on its lower end to cut the tube, which is inserted through guides D against a stop E. The short tubes are then flanged in the machine shown in Fig. 3, consisting of a rod G sliding in a frame F provided with a handle, by which it can be pressed down so as to compress the tube between a flanging-die H on the rod and a yielding die I carried by the frame. A spring presses the rod G upwards. The rod G and die H are heated by a gas jet K. This machine is also applicable for setting the eyelets in the shoes &c., but may be replaced by ordinary flanging or riveting pliers. Fig. 6 shows apparatus for moulding the eyelets from sheet celluloid. A sheet of celluloid is laid upon a plate A formed with projections a surrounded by annular grooves b, the sheet being perforated to receive the projections a. A plate B, having pivoted on it two blades C which are notched so that when turned together the notches embrace the projections a and form the outer sides of the moulds, is then placed over the plate a, the parts being connected by pins E engaging holes e, as shown. The apparatus is then heated to 100‹ C. and compressed, so as to mould the celluloid.
Patent GB-190010499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Puzzles.
Inventor: CLARK EDWIN BILLINGE
Filed: 1900-06-08
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 10,499. Clark, E. B. June 8. Puzzles.-Two wire frames A, B are linked together, and the puzzle consists in getting a ring C into the position shown and afterwards again separating it from the frames.
Patent GB-190013067-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Removing Incrustations from the Water Tubes of Steam Boilers.
Inventor: MOLINARD THEOPHILE
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 13,067. Molinard, T. July 19. Cleaning tubes.-For removing incrustation from the water tubes of steam boilers, cutting-rollers B mounted on spring arms A are employed. To remove the deposits detached, scrapers or brushes, similarly mounted on spring arms, may be used separately or in conjunction with the roller B. The spring arms are secured in a conical socket E which is tightened by a nut. The stem F screws into a socketed handle H.
Patent GB-190013657-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closing Receptacles.
Inventor: SUEHL CLAUS
Filed: 1900-07-30
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 13,657. S³hl, C., and Schlichting, P. J July 30. Stoppers. - Relates to stoppers applicable for closing bottles and like receptacles, vessels containing gas, icesafes, lubricators, &c., or for the ends of vehicle axles. The stopper consists of a combined screw cap c and screw plug d, the cap engaging with external threads, and the plug with internal threads formed on the neck a of the vessel &c. India-rubber or other packing may be employed at f and g. A passage e, which connects the interior of the receptacle with the exterior of the plug, serves to relieve excessive pressure from fermenting contents, the escaping gas following the course ot the screw-threads from the exterior end of the passage.
Patent GB-190013852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tension-regulating Apparatus, applicable to Regulating the Supply of Warp or Yarns or Threads in other Forms to Treatment with or the Action of Size or Filling or Dyes or other Liquids or Materials or Gases or Vapours or Winding Warps or Yarns or Threads in Machines or Apparatus in which they are Subjected to such Treatment or Action or Regulating the Supply of Woven Fabrics or Paper or other Materials in the Form of Bands, Ropes or Continuous Sheets to Treatment with or the
Inventor: EASTWOOD WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-08-02
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 13,852. Eastwood, W. H. Aug. 2. Winding.-Relates to tension-regulating apparatus for paper or other materials, in the form of bands, ropes, or continuous sheets, applicable to machines for winding paper into rolls in papermaking. Fig. 5 represents the application of the apparatus to a machine for trimming the edges of paper by cutters as it is unwound from the roller u by a pair of driven rollers v. Gearing with toothed wheels upon the shaft z are a pair of toothed wheels 3 running on a fixed shaft 4. Near each end of the shaft 4 are mounted a collar k fixed to the shaft, and a disc n movable longitudinally upon the shaft. Upon the bosses of these discs and collars are mounted the bosses of a pair of arms m carrying a roller o which rests upon the paper. The bosses of the arms m are provided with studs m<1> which engage spiral grooves p in the bosses of collars, and with studs m<2> which engage circular grooves in the bosses of the discs n. Consequently, the raising or lowering of the roller o and arms m will cause the discs n to be pressed more or less strongly towards the wheels 3 and thereby more or less hinder their rotation. In another form, the discs, which are positively driven, press more or less upon the ends of a roller and drive it more or less rapidly.
Patent GB-190015641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Hoes.
Inventor: ROWLAND STEPHEN RICHMOND
Filed: 1900-09-03
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 15,641. Rowland, S. R., and Rowland, C. J. Sept. 3. Hoes, horse ; cultivators.-Relates to an implement for hoeing or cultivating between drills. The front part of the main frame a consists of a cross-bar g, to which a notched bar g<1> is secured. The draught-chain h<1> is attached by a hook in one of the notches or serrations of the bar g', so that the position of the draught-chain can be adjusted. A standard d carries the axle of the front wheels f, f. A steering-rod i is attached to the standard d, and can be secured in position, when adjusted by means of a quadrant j on one of the handles c of the main frame.