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Patent GB-189813650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Shuttle Box Mechanism of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1898-06-20
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 13,650. Hollingworth, E., [Wyman, H.]. June 20. Loom change-box motions.-Relates to motions having a pattern surface e<6> and a multiplier cam or surface 10, which are operated alternately by ratchet and pawl mechanism 2, f<6> and 13, 18 from a vibrator B actuated by a rod g<6> and lever h<6> from a cam i<6> on the shaft D. To enable the feed in operation to recover its lost motion when the loom is stopped by breakage of weft, both feeds are put out of action by a lever m, which engages both with the lifter 7 of the pawl f<6> and with the pawl 18, and is operated by the rod m<1>, lever m<2>, and rod m<4> from the stop rod 5. The feeds are held out of action by a catch n until the latter is acted upon by an extension on the lever h<6>. For putting the feeds out of action for considerable periods of time, for weaving the body of a blanket or the like, the lever m<2> is held by the notched or hooked end o<4> of a rod o<3>, connected at the other end to a lever o resting upon the pattern surface e<6> and at the hooked end to a bar o<6> resting upon a shoulder p on the toothed wheel p<1> in gear with another wheel p<3> on the take-up shaft p<4>. A roller o<2> on the pattern chain puts this holding-mechanism into operation, and the feeds are held out of action until the catch o<4> is released by a finger p<5> engaging a stud p<6> on the bar o<6>.
Patent GB-189816566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Ironing Machines.
Inventor: LANE EDWIN JOHN
Filed: 1898-07-29
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 16,566. Lane, E. J. July 29. Ironing-machines.-Relates to an ironing-machine in which the pressure is applied at the middle of the padded roller. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation. The ironing-roll a is secured to the shaft c, which rotates in fixed bearings. The hollow padded roller b is supported in a bush r, which rotates in a sliding block raised and lowered by means of the treadle w<1>. The shaft m passes through the bush r, and is universally-jointed to the centre of thu padded roller b by means of a disc with a spherical periphery which bears upon its inner surface, or by other suitable means. The other end of the shaft m is barrel-shaped where it passes through the boss of the pinion l, to which it is secured by a pin passing through a slot so that both rotate together, though the shaft may oscillate in the boss.
Patent GB-189817496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Paper Bag Making Machines.
Inventor: LOVELL EDWARD COLSTON
Filed: 1898-08-13
Granted: 1899-10-13
Abstract: 17,496. Lovell, E. C. Aug. 13. Paper bags, machines for making. Cylindrical bags with pleated bottoms are formed in the machine. A rectangular sheet of paper is fed by blades p<2> to an intermittently-rotating roller b which grips the forward edge and rolls up the sheet. A streak of paste is supplied from a pasting-roller c<4> along the rear edge and partly along the side of the sheet that overlaps the end of the roller b. As the sheet is being wound on to the roller, a disc m<1> with a serrated edge folds in the bottom against the end of the roller, against which it is pressed by a presser. The bag is removed from the roller by a blast of air supplied through its hollow spindle from the pump k<2>. The mechanism is driven through an oscillating toothed quadrant, and the roller b by a ratchet clutch.
Patent GB-189818827-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mouthpieces for Tobacco Pipes, Cigar Holders and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: PETERSON CHARLES
Filed: 1898-09-03
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 18,827. Peterson, C. Sept 3. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.-The end a of the mouthpiece is recessed or grooved on its underside as at b, so that the smoker's tongue may rest in its natural position. The bore is preferably turned upwards at c, to prevent the smoke from impinging against the tongue. The mouthpiece has the usual stops or shoulders d.
Patent GB-189819975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedal Cranks for Bicycles or other Vehicles.
Inventor: SCHEEREN HUGO
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 19,975. Scheeren, H. Sept. 20. Cranks for bicycles &c. arranged to overcome dead centres. The pedal is carried by a short link B fitted with double or single ball bearings and connected to the usual crank A by a screw d<1>. The screw is tightened by a screwdriver, the end of which fits in a rounded recess so as to give increased leverage. The screw on the pedal pin C is made of the same gauge as the screw d<1>, so that the link can be removed, if desired. The inner cone e of the bearing acts as a lock-nut.
Patent GB-189822194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Steam Engines.
Inventor: DIBBELL GEORGE ALANSON
Filed: 1898-10-21
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 22,194. Dibbell, G. A. Oct. 21. Annular-chamber type. - Relates to compound engines having a shaft which passes centrally through two cylinders of equal diameters but of different lengths. Each cylinder C, Fig. 4, contains a piston 35 having packed end flanges and vanes 41, 42, and has pockets 28 with ports 32, 33 for regulating the passage of steam to and from the passages 30, 31 formed in the valves 29, 29*, arranged on the shafts 6, 7, which are rocked from a cam on the shaft 5. When the vanes of the piston 35 are in the position shown in full lines, steam is admitted through the ports 32 to the passages 30 and drives the piston a half revolution in the direction of the arrow, and exhaust takes place through the passages 31 and ports 33. The vanes are then in the position shown in dotted lines, and engage in the packed cavities 44 of the valves, which move aside as the piston rotates and brings the vanes again into the position shown in full lines. Figs. 8 and 9 show a valve for starting, stopping, and reversing, having a diametrical groove with a notch 78, which may be placed in communication with one of the ports 61, 62 by turning the lever 57. When the valve is in the position shown, steam from the chamber 53 passes through the ports 78, 61 and pipes 65, 66, 67 to the high-pressure cylinder, which exhausts through the pipes 70, 69, 68, port 62, and duct 80, and the steam is delivered through the port 63 and pipes 71, 72, and 73 to the low-pressure cylinder, from which it passes through the pipes 76, 75, 74, port 64, and duct 83 to the space 54 and exhaust pipe 52. The engine is stopped by placing the port 78 between the ports 61 and 62, and reversed when the port 78 is in line with the port 62.
Patent GB-189900537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Regulating Apparatus for Electric Mains used chiefly in connection with Storage Batteries.
Inventor: HIGHFIELD JOHN SOMERVILLE
Filed: 1899-01-10
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 537. Highfield, J. S. Jan. 10. Regulating distributing - Relates to means for maintaining a constant difference of potential in mains supplied from a variable source. A booster is so arranged as to automatically raise or lower the pressure, and, when desired, to utilize excess pressure in charging storage batteries. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the arrangement, the three armatures a, b, c being mounted on the same shaft. The armature a is a motor-armature driving the shaft at the desired speed. b is an exciter for generating a current in the field coil d of the generator or booster c. e and f are the supply mains, and g, h the working circuit to be maintained constant. The exciter b generates an electromotive force opposed to the supply, and hence the field coil d is excited by a differential current, and the armature c generates, opposes, or aids the supply. Fig. 2 shows an arrangement with a storage battery k to assist the regulation.
Patent GB-189905090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Acetylene Lamps or Generators.
Inventor: RIEMANN AUGUST HERMANN
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 5090. Riemann, A. H., and Riemann, H. O. March 8. Acetylene lamps; velocipecle lamps.-Relates to means for attaching the carbide holder to the body of an acetylene lamp or generator. The casing or yoke B containing the carbide holder A is formed with two or more hooked flanges C, which pass through cut-away portions F in the circular rim E on the lamp or generator D, and engage with the said rim E when the parts B, D are rotated relatively to each other. A screw S or a strong spring then forces the carbide holder A against the packing G to form an airtight joint, and prevents the accidental disengagement of the flanges C, E. These flanges may be arranged on the inside instead of on the outside of the parts to be connected.
Patent GB-189905730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lights for Tram Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: FLOOD ALBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 5730. Flood, A. E., and Sinclair, G. J. March 16. Indicators, route, for vehicles. - In tramcar and like lamps in which the r o u t e s are indicated by colours, a sheet B of coloured glass is placed behind an ordinary lens A, and a sheet C of ground or frosted glass is arranged behind the sheet B to diffuse the light. The sheet B may be formed of various combinations of colours and designs, and, by grinding or frosting the sheet B, the sheet C may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-189914919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Articles adapted to Resist the Action of Acids or other Chemicals.
Inventor: BORSARI EUGEN
Filed: 1899-07-19
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 14,919. Borsari, E. July 19. Acids and salts, vessels for.-Vessels capable of resisting chemical action, but particularly the action of acids, are formed of, or by lining another vessel with, asbestos and paraffin. An asbestos board may be coated or impregnated with the paraffin, or pulverized asbestos may be mixed with paraffin. The coated or impregnated asbestos boards may be strengthened with wire fabric or cloth insertions. The Provisional Specification states that, in place of paraffin, ceresin or carnauba wax may be used, carnauba wax being preferred to either paraffin or ceresin.
Patent GB-189916228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: MILLS CLAUDE KENNEDY
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 16,228. Mills, C. K., [Altmann, C.]. Aug. 9. Instantaneous generators; superheaters, steam.- Two or more annular or disc-shaped elements a are connected together as shown within a casing, each element consisting of two plates with deep and narrow annular grooves through which the water circulates. The plates are bolted together, thin washers being placed between them. The elements are connected together alternately on opposite sides, and the upper one is connected to a superheater k with a helical passage and central discharge pipe m. The casing may be made hollow, as shown, to serve as a feedwater-heater.
Patent GB-189921819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Filter Plant.
Inventor: STEWART WILLIAM FRASER
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 21,819. Stewart, W. F., and Kohlmeyer, A. H. Oct. 31. Suction filters; cleansing; testing.-Consists of an improved filter plant and filter of low-pressure type in which filtration under pressure is effected. The filter comprises a number of stones 1 connected in groups to pipes 3, which discharge through valves 7 into a common pipe 4. Water is drawn through the filter and forced into a storage tank 13 by a pump 12, preferably driven by a water motor having a piston of about the diameter of the pump piston, and the discharge from which forms the main supply to the filter, while the pipe 15 and float valve 16 furnish an auxiliary supply. The pipes 3 are connected by pipes 9 and valves 21 to the pump discharge, and are also fitted with faucets 8 to which an air pump may be connected to test each group of stones for leaks &c. By manipulation of the valves 27,7, and 21, the stones may be cleansed all together, or in separate groups, by forcing back clean water through them.
Patent GB-189923199-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Friction Clutches.
Inventor: DICKINSON BENJAMIN EDWARD
Filed: 1899-11-21
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 23,199. Dickinson, B. E. Nov. 21. Clutches. -In a roller clutch for pulleys, sprocketwheels, gear-wheels, &c., the rollers B are each pressed up by two springs A, the rear ends of which fit in loose blocks C.
Patent GB-189923743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in in Frictional Driving Mechanism.
Inventor: PHILLIPS ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,743. Phillips, R. E., [Overman, A. H.]. Nov. 28. Friction gearing.-In roller-and-disc friction gearing, two oppositely-rotating driving-discs 12, one on each side of the roller 18, are used. These discs are mounted on the faces of bevel-wheels 2, 3 geared together by a pinion loose on the shaft 8 of the roller. The wheel 2 is secured on the driving-shaft, and is tapped to receive the screwed boss of the disc, which, when adjusted, is lucked by set-screws. The wheel 3 is formed with a long journal boss which is traversed by a central stem on its discs 12 ; this is pressed into action by a spring 14 and is guided by pins 17. The roller is adjustable to vary the speed ratio by means of a hand-lever 19 provided with a clamping-device. The discs are hollowed out at their centres, so that they cease to engage the roller when this is in the central position. In a modification, the pinion is on the driving-shaft.
Patent GB-190006244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plates for Secondary Electric Batteries and Electrodes for Electrolytical Purposes
Inventor: DAVID LOUIS
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1901-04-03
Abstract: 6244. David, L. April 3. Secondary batteries.-Each plate or electrode is made up of a number of bars, of the construction shown in Fig. 2, arranged between two horizontal supports. Slightly-modified shapes of the bar, Fig. 2, are described, two of which are shown in Figs. 12 and 13.
Patent GB-190007251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hair-pins.
Inventor: ATKINSON CARRO MORRILL
Filed: 1900-04-19
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 7251. Atkinson, C. M. April 19. Hair-pins are made with a metallic core covered with tortoiseshell, celluloid, or like plastic material.
Patent GB-190008419-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Artists' Frame for Painting.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-07
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 8419. Golby, F. W., [Sch³ller, F. W.]. May 7. Canvases; stretching - appliances. - An artists' frame, for use in painting upon canvas, is preferably constructed of aluminium, and is provided with rollers b over which a cord c passes. The canvas h is provided with eyelets i, to receive hooks g, secured to loose rollers b<1>, over which the cord c passes. The cord is tightened, as may be necessary, by means of a handle e and roller d.
Patent GB-190009418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Repairing Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: REYNOLDS ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1900-05-22
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 9418. Reynolds, A. G. May 22. Tyres, pneumatic.- The damaged cover b, shown in cross-section in Fig. 5, is repaired by means of a canvas strip a, which is wide enough to cover the damaged part and is long enough to allow its edges to be gripped between the edges of the cover and the rim c. The strip may be coated with rubber, a rubber tread a<1> being provided, and it may be solutioned to the cover.
Patent GB-190011565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Boxing or Packing Matches.
Inventor: SEVENE HENRI
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 11,565. SÚvÞne, H., and Cahen, E. D. Dec. 26, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D 1883]. Measured quantities, delivering.-Relates to machinery of the kind described in Specification No. 16,405, A.D. 1898, for filling match-boxes. The matches are ejected from the apertures 11 of the endless carrier 1 by a series of punches 2 secured to a plate 21, which is actuated by means of a slide 22, oscillating-rod 24, and cam. Correct register of the apertures 11 with the punches is obtained by means of pins 8, Fig. 5, which pass through slots in the carrier and are carried by a frame 5, supported by springs 6 extending between the frame and a sliding bar 7. This bar is actuated by means of an oscillating lever 14 and cam 17. Springs 20 may be employed for effecting the return movement of the punches. The frames 3 for carrying the drawers are mounted upon pivots 30 of chains 29, and, when in front of the chain 1, these pivots travel in grooves in side plates 31. A lateral oscillation is given, as described in the above-mentioned Specification, to the frames 3, by means of cams 34, which are secured to a shaft 35 and engage with the enlarged extremities 33 of the frames. Movements of the drawers in a ditection at right-angles to the plane of the paper, Fig. 1, are obtained by means of an oscillating frame 60, having its lower ends pivoted to the side plates 31 ; this frame is actuated by means of a lever 58 and cam 62. The drawers, filled with matches, are pushed, by a reciprocating plunger, from the frames 3, into skelets 67 placed in recesses 66 formed in a wheel 65, which is secured to a shaft 46. The shaft 46 is driven intermittently by means of a toothed wheel 48, on the shaft 46, and a mutilated toothed wheel 49, on a shaft 50, which is driven from the shaft 35 by a worm and wheel 53, 52. Movement of the wheel 48, while the teeth of the wheel 49 are disengaged, is prevented by the engagement of the convex portion of a mutilated wheel 55 with a star-wheel 54 mounted on shaft 46. During the passage of a drawer into its skelet, a spring-controlled plate holds the skelet in place, and after the drawer has been forced into the skelet, the plate is raised by means of an arm secured to the advancing plunger. The chains 29 are provided with adjustable connections 84. Instead of the matches falling from the carrier 1 into drawers, they may fall directly into the frame 3, and may then be removed and placed in drawers by any suitable means.
Patent GB-190011757-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hair-binding Device.
Inventor: MEYERS EVA
Filed: 1900-06-28
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 11,757. Meyers, E. June 28. Hair fastenings.-A hair-binding device consists of elastic a, preferably round and covered with hair, provided with a hook and eye b, c.
Patent GB-190014828-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Smoke-consuming Furnace.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER GUSTAV
Filed: 1900-08-18
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 14,828. Schneider, G., and Dertz, G. Aug. 18. Mechanical stoking.-To prevent smoke, furnaces are fed from below by gravity or by mechanical means. Figs. 1 and 2 show a furnace which is fed from a swinging box or chamber e by means of a piston raised by any suitable means.
Patent GB-190106410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Pumps.
Inventor: SCHAEFER JOSEF
Filed: 1901-03-27
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 6410. Schaefer, J. March 27. Right to Patent relinquished. Pump valve chambers; valve seats; barrels.- The casing b, which carries the suction valves c and delivery valves d, separates the suction and delivery spaces and also forms the pump chamber. It can be removed for inspection &c. of the valves by detaching the cover g. The suction air vessel s is connected directly to the suction valves. In the case of a vertical pump, there are two valve chambers in the form of two hollow cylinders, with their axes perpendicular to the plunger and one on each side of it.
Patent GB-190109083-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Ground Sleeping Tents
Inventor: JENKINS EDWARD GEORGE
Filed: 1901-05-02
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 9083. Jenkins, E. G., and Hudson, C. E. May 2. Tents.-A light sleeping tent G is supported by two pairs of crossed poles K, 0, braced at the ends by guy-ropes D, D<1>, which are passed through holes in the poles and eyelets in flaps J, J of the canvas, and are fastened by knotting the ends. The poles are inserted in loops F at the edges of the canvas, and the sides of the tent are secured to the ground by pegs through loops I. Flaps H at the front end of the tent are fastened by laces. To facilitate transport, the long poles K are divided, and jointed together at E.
Patent GB-190109349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Paper Making Machines.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 9349. Newton, H. E., [Savery, T. H.]. May 6. Paper machines.-Relates to the mounting and operation' of the shaking-section of the frame. The longitudinal side rails 6 are secured at their inner ends in such a manner that they can turn about both horizontal and vertical axes, so as to allow of the vertical adjustment of the free end of the shake frame and also of the lateral shaking motion. At their outer ends the rails 6 are mounted to turn horizontally on the ends of a U- shaped frame 14, which carries the breast roll 19, and is adjustably attached to blocks 37 on the ends of upwardly-projecting spring bars 36, the vertical adjustment of the frame 14 being regulated by screw-and-nut arrangements 44, 45. The frame, comprising the side rails and end frame 14, is strengthened by inclined and vertical struts and braces, and the end frame 14 is connected to a crank shaft 50 by means of a wooden bar 49 and spring bar 4B. Adjustable buffer springs 53 are also employed for taking up the shock at each end of the traverse or shake. The side rails 6 carry bearings for the web-supporting rolls, and may also be provided with downwardly-projecting brackets for one or more of the rolls which guide the return portion of the web.
Patent GB-190110555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Game Boards or Tables.
Inventor: BURROWES EDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1901-05-21
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 10,555. Burrowes, E. T. May 21. Boards for games; scoring and marking.-Relates to the form of board described in Specification No. 18,639, A.D. 1900. The bed A is preferably made of a series of longitudinal strips connected by tongues and grooves, and is strengthened by one or more transverse metal stays, such as G, Figs. 8 and 9, fitted in T-shaped recesses. The cushion rails B, Fig. 4, are grooved to receive the bed, the grooves in the end rails being deepened near the corners to allow for expansion. The rails are connected at the corners by tenons, through which vertical screws are passed. Screws b secure the rails to the bed. The cushions consist of curved steel strips E, Fig. 4, covered by a tubular knitted fabric, and let into oblique grooves in the rails. The fabric extends beyond the ends of the strips, and is secured by clips. Pocket openings C, Fig. 16, are formed in the corners of the board, these openings being grooved to receive the turnover edges c<1> of the cloth D, and being formed with projecting ledges c<2> to support cover-plates which close the pockets when the latter are not required. The cover-plates are fitted with bowsprings on their edges, to keep them in place. The side rails are recessed to receive longitudinal wires H, Fig. 14, on which are threaded discs h<2> which serve for scoring.
Patent GB-190115394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a Combined Motor Grass-Mower, Roller and Watering Apparatus.
Inventor: BLACKWOOD MARY EMILY
Filed: 1901-07-30
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 15,394. Blackwood, M. E. July 30. Drawings to Specification. Plunger pumps.-Relates to a motor implement comprising a lawn-mower, a roller, and a force pump for use on lawns, and the like. The pump may either be used independently while the machine is stationary or be used simultaneously with the other implements. The pump is driven by gearing from the first-motion shaft and can be used to pump water from a tank carried by the implement or from a well or other source of supply.
Patent GB-190118809-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Illustrating by Sectional Views the Construction of Pieces of Mechanism.
Inventor: MITCHELL WILLIAM NICHOLAS
Filed: 1901-09-20
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 18,809. Mitchell, W. N. Sept. 20. Mechanics, teaching ; educational appliances.- Relates to an appliance for illustrating the construction of pieces of mechanism by means of sectional views. The sheet 1 bears a sectional view, and the sheet 2 a view of a section at rightangles. The sheet 6 bears a description.