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Patent GB-189803248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pumping Apparatus.
Inventor: ASHLEY HERBERT
Filed: 1898-02-09
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 3248. Ashley, H. Feb. 9. Bucket pumps.-In order to facilitate access to the valves for repairs &c., the suction as well as the delivery valves are carried by the bucket, so that the whole can easily be drawn to the surface. The ends b, c of the bucket are turned to fit the barrel, and are united by a contracted portion in which are placed the inwardly-opening suction valves. These latter may be of the ordinary flexible-disc type, or, as shown, consist of flexible rings Q. The inlets N to the barrel are in the middle of its length. In a modification, the bucket is arranged as shown in Fig. 15, the suction valves V in this case opening outwards. The delivery valves F are in the top of the bucket, and may be of the forms shown in Figs. 7 or 15, or like the suction valves V. Slight modifications are described.
Patent GB-189814782-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Altering the Gauge of Railway Rolling Stock.
Inventor: PEARCE LOUIS
Filed: 1898-07-05
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 14,782. Pearce, L. July 5. Gauge of wheels, changing.-The wheels E are arranged to screw upon the axle A against one or the other of the fixed collars C, C<2>. If the broad gauge is required, the wheel is screwed outwards and the space between the wheel hub and the collar C is filled by a distance-piece consisting of a collar which is made in two parts hinged at one side and clamped at the other. If the narrow gauge is required, the wheel is screwed up to the collar C, and the distance-piece is then placed outside the wheel. During the unscrewing operation, the axle A may be held by a pawl C<4>, which enters a recess cut in the collar C.
Patent GB-189818652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Packing Tea, Sugar, or other Pulverulent or Granular Materials, or the like.
Inventor: WATSON BERNARD HARRY
Filed: 1898-08-31
Granted: 1899-08-31
Abstract: 18,652. Watson, B. H., and Walker, H. C., [trading as Grocers' Engineering Co.]. Aug. 31. Packeting tea, sugar, &c., machines for. The apparatus is of the class described in Specification No. 16,299, A.D. 1896. The bracket J<1> for lifting the funnel J<2> has a couple of leaves hinged to it which rise to clear the edge of the funnel in descending, but engage it on ascending. The machine is started by withdrawing a funnel from the bracket J<1>, and releasing a lever E<6> which rests upon it, and allowing a weight E<9> to fall upon a lever E" which withdraws a pin E<5> from the path of a cam E<4> and enables the spring E<3> to force the clutch E<1>, E<2> into gear. The folding-blades L, N, 0 are hinged to the tops of their levers and are supported in an inclined position by springs, until a vertical arm on the blade engages the side of the packet receptacle or mould and depresses the blade into a horizontal position. The blade M is of a particular shape, and is mounted as shown in Fig. 3. It is pressed forward by a bolt m<3> on the lever M', is released by a stop m<5>, and is retracted by a spring m<6>. The blade levers are actuated by cams P. The machine may be provided with a duplicate set of folding-blades for folding the paper or tin or lead foil around the funnel. The packet is ejected from the mould by a plunger operated by a rod S' which is turned out of line with the plunger as it rises by an incline S<4>. The plunger has a hinged plate which is raised by a lever into an inclined position as the plunger rises, in order to tip the packet on to its side as it is raised out of the mould. The Provisional Specification describes a filling-hopper which is automatically discharged by the insertion of the funnel into the mould. The funnel is replaced to be filled from the weighing-machine by the packing-machine.
Patent GB-189819265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-freed Mechanism for Electric Meters.
Inventor: CANTE CORNELIUS
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 19,265. CantÚ, C. Sept. 9. Energy and quantity meters, coin-freed. A weight motor with a train of wheels ending in a flyer p drives an armature in a field produced by the main current and a shunt oppositely wound, so that the time in which the weight runs down under the control of the flyer is varied according to the differential retarding action of the currents on the armature. Pointers on the arbors of the train travel round dials. This meter X with the flyer p is hinged to a stationary bracket k, and is pulled against gravity by a spring l, but the driving- weight e, acting through a ratchet lever f, holds the meter down on a bed-plate d till the lever touches the same and the weight consequently is no longer effective. In accordance with the two positions of the meter, the circuit is made or broken between two terminal screws by a switch carried by the frame X. If no current is being taken, the meter is locked by an electromagnetic and spring detent. The switch is attached to the meter by a hinge, so that it cannot complete the circuit unless a spring-held finger v is tripped by a lever t on which a coin falls.
Patent GB-189820008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Covers for Electrical Switches, Cut-outs, and the like.
Inventor: LAWTON MARK
Filed: 1898-09-21
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 20,008. Lawton, M., [trading as J. Lawton & Sons]. Sept. 21. Drawings to Specification. Making electric switches, cut-outs, and couplings.-The covers of electric switches &c. are made from. thinned metal blanks, parts of which are left thick for receiving a screw-thread &c. The blanks are formed from sheets of thick metal, and the apparatus or tools are so formed that the centres or other parts of the plate are left sufficiently thick. The blanks are then cupped or dished to the required shape.
Patent GB-189822620-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Pocket-knife.
Inventor: KUEHN ERNST
Filed: 1898-10-27
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 22,620. K³hn, E. Oct. 27. Pocket knives.- Springs are dispensed with, and the blade is opened by means of a lever handle f which can be folded down over a stop pin g on the handle. When open, the root of the blade abuts on a pin h.
Patent GB-189824260-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Device for Clamping Hollow Bodies of Glass or Ceramic Products and the like to be Treated in Grinding and other Machinery.
Inventor: FLIEGEL JOSEF
Filed: 1898-11-17
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 24,260. Fliegel, J. Nov. 17. Chucks and like work-holders.-Relates to appliances for holding articles of glass or pottery during grinding or other operations. Fig. 1 shows a device for holding bottles while grinding their mouths. The bottom of the bottle is centered by a conical socket f adjusted by a screw e, and the neck is held by spring fingers h<1>, which are tightened by screwing up a cap g<1>. In the device shown in Fig. 2, the bottle is held at the base by springs k<1>, and the neck is secured in the mouth of the sleeve b<1> by wedge pieces m, which are forced up by a sliding sleeve n, a lever p, and a screwed collar o. In another form, the neck of the bottle is held by pivoted levers which are tightened up by a screwed collar.
Patent GB-189824331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: SCOTT GEORGE LAMB
Filed: 1898-11-18
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 24,331. Scott, G. L. Nov. 18. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic; tyres, non- elastic ; felloes or rims spokes.-The wheel shown in partial side elevation in Fig. 1 has a channelled metallic rim d with undercut edges d' which secure to the rim a slightly-projecting rubber tyre f, The spokes a are connected to the rim by ferrules b, which have attaching-screws e, and a rubber strip c is placed between each ferrule and the rim. The rim and tyre may be transversely divided by slits g, which may pass completely or partially through the rim.
Patent GB-189824497-A (GB)
Title: A Photograph or Portrait Frame for Tombstones and the like.
Inventor: CHATHAM EDWIN
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 24,497. Chatham, E. Nov. 21. Wreaths.-Relates to a photograph or portrait frame for use with a wreath. The body a of the frame is made of porcelain, earthenware, metal, or other material, with an opening c to receive a photograph. The photograph is held in a white metal or other frame d covered by a sheet of glass e and fastened to the body a by studs f or other suitable means ; or the metal frame may be attached to the front of the body and the opening c dispensed with. The frame may be let into a recess in a tombstone, or carried by an independent support, such as a wire holder.
Patent GB-189824731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-proof or similar Garments.
Inventor: MABEE LEONIA
Filed: 1898-11-23
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 24,731. Mabee, L. Nov. 23. W a t e r p r o o f cloaks A have attached along their lower edge a a flap B which can be turned upwards and fastened around the waist by a draw-string D, so as to form with the o u t e r garment A a pocket in which the dress C is enclosed.
Patent GB-189902274-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Apparatus for Accurately Adjusting the Press Table in Machine Presses for Printing on Glass-, Porcelain-, and similar Plates.
Inventor: BAENSCH HENRY VON
Filed: 1899-02-01
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 2274. Baensch, H. von. Feb. 1. Rotary machines. - The table or bed F of a machine for printing on glass, porcelain, and similar plates is adjustably supported by the rams K of cylinders C supplied with fluid by means of branch pipes connected to a supply pipe R. The upper ends of the rams K are hemispherical, and fit within recessed sockets attached to the table or bed. The plate P to be printed upon, whether uniform in thickness as shown in Fig. 3, or variable as shown in Fig. 4, is secured to the table by adjustable bars S, and the rams K are then forced upwards until the edges of the printing-plate bear against gauge bars R<1>, which are removably fitted upon rails W secured to the machine framing. When the plate is in the required position, with its upper surface just above the level of the lower side of the printing-roller D, the cocks H on the branch pipes are closed, and the gauge bars R<1> are removed. The printing- roller D, mounted in sliding blocks G, supported by the rails W, is coupled to guide-rollers R', mounted in adjustable bearings ; both sets of bearings are connected to curved rails, which, in hand-operated machines, are connected by a handlebar. The rollers R<2> rest upon inner flanges B on rails W.
Patent GB-189902316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supporting Bicycles in Railway Luggage Vans and other Places.
Inventor: ECCLES WALTER HENRY
Filed: 1899-02-02
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 2316. Eccles, W. H. Feb. 2. Wagons for velocipedes.-Consists of means for supporting bicycles in railway luggage vans &c. A rope a, or the like, is stretched between cleats or hooks attached to the sides of the van. To this rope are looped, or otherwise secured, other ropes or straps b to which the saddles, heads, &c. of the bicycles can be fastened. The wheels of the machines rest against the end wall of the van, or against a rail removably secured to the floor. Various means for tightening the rope a are described. The one shown consists of a screwing- device with swivels at each end, but it may consist of a barrel turned by worm gearing, a buckle, or a pawl and ratchet device. In cases where it is inconvenient to stretch the rope entirely across the van, it may be stretched between brackets with shanks fitting into squared sockets, thus enabling them to be placed close against the side of the van when not required for use.
Patent GB-189902877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gates or Barriers for Railways and other Purposes.
Inventor: OLOFF HERMANN HEINRICH WILHELM
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 2877. Oloff, H. H. W., and Br³ggmann, A. K. H. Feb. 8. Crossing gates or barriers.-A number of lazytong levers c are combined with a guiding-frame i and a standard a so as to be capable of being extended across a way. The gate is shown open in Fig. 3. It is closed by rotating the crank disc f by means of a hand-lever. Two gates may be used meeting in the centre of the way, and would be worked together by means of chains n. The upper and lower pivots of the levers c may be connected by chains to limit their extension.
Patent GB-189913801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Connections between Boilers and Engines.
Inventor: PARSHALL HORACE FIELD
Filed: 1899-07-04
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 13,801. Parshall, H. F. July 4. Steam pipes; steam supply, systems of. -Relates to the steam piping connecting engines and boilers when two or more of each are installed together. Fig. 2 shows in plan the arrangement of a single pair of boilers A, B and a single pair of engines C, D, the boiler A being connected to the engine C by the pipe E and the boiler B being connected to the engine D by the pipe F. According to the present invention, a transverse pipe G is connected to each of the pipes E, F by short branches controlled by valves, and each of the pipes E, F has valves above and below the short connecting-branches. Several such groups as that shown may be connected together by the transverse pipe G, a valve 0 being provided between each pair of groups. By suitably manipulating the valves, each boiler may be made to supply a separate engine, or the steam from two or more boilers may be taken to work a single engine, or other desired groupings can be effected.
Patent GB-189919136-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Hermetically Sealing Tins and other Receptacles for Alimentary and other Substances.
Inventor: CROFT JOHN RADCLIFFE
Filed: 1899-09-22
Granted: 1900-10-22
Abstract: 19,136. Croft, J. R. Sept. 22. Stoppers ; sealing bottles &c.-Relates to tins, b ottles, jars, and other receptacles for containing alimentary and other substances, and more particularly to means for hermetically sealing the vessels after the air has been expelled by boiling. A bush A, formed with a passage D adapted to be closed by a plug E, is inserted in the seat B, which is soldered to the cover or top C of the tin &c., or the bush may be inserted in a corresponding aperture formed in the cork stopper of a bottle or jar. When the cooking process is completed, the plug E is forced into the passage D, as shown in Fig. 2, after which the closure is sealed by solder, or paraffin wax, &c. H. When wax is employed, it may be covered by a paper label, or by a protecting-disc G soldered to the top C. The bush A and seating B may be replaced by a tubular socket, soldered to the top C, and adapted to be closed by the plug E.
Patent GB-190009620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lavatory Fittings.
Inventor: SMITH BENJAMIN GREENWOOD
Filed: 1900-05-25
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 9620. Smith, B. G. May 25. Casting and moulding.-The traps 1 of lavatory basins are cast in one piece with the overflow pipe 2, to avoid soldering. A screw collar 6 is cast in place for attachment to the basin outlet. A socket 4 receives the overflow outlet.
Patent GB-190011115-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Check-hooks and Harness-hangers.
Inventor: HENRICH GEORGE JOHANNES HEINRI
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 11,115. Henrici, G. J. H. June 19. Hooks for harness. Relates to a check hook which may be used as a bracket or clip suspender for hanging up harness. The hook 4 has a spring tongue 11, which is opened by a bell-crank lever 9, 10. The arm 9 acts with a fixed arm 5 to form a clip, which may be held open by a projection 12, as shown in dotted lines. A second arm or bracket 13 is also used to support the harness, as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190012094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Seed Drills and the like.
Inventor: FOLEY ARTHUR
Filed: 1900-07-04
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 12,094. Foley, A. July 4. Seeds, sowing.-Relates to detail improvements in seed drills. The seed box d is partially supported on the ends of the seed distributer shaft e. The ends of the shaft e are carried in bearings on blocks carried in slotted standards h and adjustable by means of screws i to allow pinions k of different sizes to be mounted on the shaft e to gear with a wheel j on the hub of the travelling wheel. The pinion k runs freely on the shaft e, but can be clutched thereto. The clutch lever is provided with links by means of which it can be operated from either side of the machine. The seed box d is further supported by a rack l and pinion m operated by a worm n on the shaft o, so that the inclination of the box d can be adjusted. The seed coulters are supported on levers v pivoted in front to a cross-bar v<1> and connected at the rear by a spring attachment to a cross-bar x connected to a lever y with spring catch y<1> to engage the quadrant y<2>, so that the coulters may all be operated simultaneously, while each lever v is free to rise if the coulter meets an obstruction.
Patent GB-190012703-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Apparatus for Sticking or Attaching Postage Stamps, Labels, and the like.
Inventor: MCDADE JOHN JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 12,703. McDade, J. J. July 13. Damping and affixing labels, stamps, &c.-The end of a rolled strip W of stamps, labels, &c. is caught between the pivoted arms F, G when they are depressed by the plate D on the plunger C, and carried down past the moistened pad S. The plunger then removes a spring-held stop T from under a spring plate R, which descends to hold the strip, while the edge of the plate D shears off the stamp, and on its further motion the plate presses the recently-cut edge of the moistened stamp on to the envelope &c. The end of a lever D<1> pivoted in the plate D passes through a slot in the upper arm F, and acts on a projection on the lower arm G, thereby causing it to open and liberate the stamp, after which the plunger and plate D descend to press the stamp in place. The various members are returned by springs, and the moistened pad dips into a reservoir in the base or elsewhere.
Patent GB-190013096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Air-brakes for Railway Cars.
Inventor: MACLAUGHLIN WILLIAM GORDON
Filed: 1900-07-20
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 13,096. MacLaughlin, W. G. July 20. Brakes, air-pressure. Relates to apparatus in which "service" applications of the brakes are affected simultaneously in all the vehicles without exhausting the train-pipe into the atmosphere. The train-pipe H has a branch L, Fig. 3, which communicates with one end of the brake cylinder D and with the auxiliary reservoir E, which is connected to the cylinder D by the pipe j. Inside the pipe L is fitted a bye-pass F, Fig. 8, comprising a channel q controlled by the piston w, which moves sufficiently to the right to allow air to pass through a passage in the plate y to the reservoir E, but will not allow air to escape from the reservoir to the train-pipe. When the driver's valve B<1> is in the position shown in Fig. 16, and the valve T closed, steam from the pipe d passes to the pipe o, and forces the pistons M', N' to the right, causing a partial vacuum in the cylinder N. If, now, the valve T' is opened, air from the train-pipe H passes through the pipes H<1>, H<2> into the cylinder, and this reduction of pressure causes the brake piston to drive out and rotate the rod e' and apply the brakes. For "emergency" applications, the valve T<1> is opened and the pipe H rapidly vented through a valve. By turning the valve B<1> after service applications into the position marked b, closing the valve T<2>, and opening the valve T, the piston M<1> is forced to the left, the pressure in the train-pipe is restored, and the brakes released. A hand-brake is also fitted.
Patent GB-190106537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Saccharin.
Inventor: REITMEYER ROBERT
Filed: 1901-03-28
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 6537. Reitmeyer, R., [Volmar, J.]. March 28. Saccharin; toluene sulphonic chlorides.-O- and ptoluene-sulphonic-chlorides, the former for use in making saccharin, are obtained as follows :-Toluol is mixed with fuming sulphuric acid, and the mixture, containing oÀ and p-sulphonic acids, is mixed with chlorosulphonic acid and allowed to stand. The two sulphonic chlorides are precipitated by adding water, and separated by crystallization. The o-sulphonic acid, separated from the p-acid, or its salts, may be used to avoid separation of the o- and p-sulphonic chlorides.
Patent GB-190108228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horizontal Boilers for Hot Water Heating and Steam Generating.
Inventor: HULSE WILLIAM WALLIS
Filed: 1901-04-22
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 8228. Hulse, W. W., and Newbold, J. April 22. Saddle-shaped &c. boilers; tubes, water.-Relates to horizontal boilers, with a saddleshaped or other form of outer chamber or water jacket B, enclosing a horizontal helically-coiled tube C connected at both ends to the outer chamber. The lower parts of the coiled tube act as a grate for the furnace, and the outer chamber is provided with outlet and inlet pipes F, G.
Patent GB-190108979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Die Centering Mechanism for Type Casting and Composing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-05-01
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 8979. Boult, A. J., [Lanston Monotype Machine Co.]. May 1. Monotype machines.-Relates to the matrix positioning mechanism of type casting and composing machines of the kind described in Specification N o. 8633, A.D. 1899. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the matrixpositioning mechanism, in which 1 are the pins or primary gauges, for setting the jaws 2 which move the gauges 3 which set the secondary jaws 4. The jaws 4 move the heads 5 connected, one to the die case and the other to the die case carrier. The jaws 2 are moved by the pairs of levers 6, and the jaws 4 by pairs of levers 9. The retractor springs 12, 13 are connected to the lever 11 and to the outer member of each pair of levers 6 at a point between its pivot and jaw. A lever 14 and link 15 are interposed between the spring 13 and its lever 6. The levers 6 and 9 are operated by a bell-crank lever 8. In order to overcome the inertia of the matrix case without putting a spring strain upon the levers, and causing a hammering action owing to rapid movement and stopping of the matrix case, the lever 8 is operated through a spring yielding and gripping connection 27, 28, shown in section in Fig. 3. This consists of a hollow casing 27, 28 containing clamping or gripping sections 34, a rod 35, and spiral spring 39. The end of the rod 35 engages the spherical end 31 of the adjustable piece 32 in the end of the lever 25 which operates the rod 26 and lever 8. The end of the rod 26 is secured in the extension 29 of the.sleeve 28, and engages the end 31 of the lever 25. The end 31 is passed through a keyhole slot in the extension 29. The spring 39 is compressed between a flange 36 on the rod 35 and a flanged sleeve 38 sliding on the rod 35 and bearing against the gripping-sections 34, which are pressed against the conical bearing 33 and caused to grip the rod 35. If the rod 35 is pressed, by the lever 25, with abnormal force, the spring 39 yields, but in doing so presses with greater force on the sections 34, which thereupon grip the rod 39 more tightly. The matrix case is finally positioned and locked by bolts 16, Fig. 7, engaging the teeth of the racks, as shown. These bolts 16 are each connected to one arm of a three-armed lever 20. The two levers 20 are connected to springs 21, and are both engaged by the end 22 of the actuating-rod 23. The springs force the bolts into engagement with the racks when the movement of the head 22 permits.
Patent GB-190109543-A (GB)
Title: An Adjustable Angle-bracket for Supporting Rods and Tubes.
Inventor: GRAINGER ARTHUR INNES
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 9543. Grainger, A. I. May 8. Brackets, curtain-rod &c. A socket A for one rod has a slot D and a suitable fixing-plate. Another rod is fitted into the socket B, which is secured to the socket A by a T-headed screw C. By turning the socket B it can be unclamped; it can then be adjusted and re-clamped.