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Patent GB-189702713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in obtaining Threads or Fibres from Silk-worms and other Insects of a similar kind.
Inventor: MILLAR ADAM
Filed: 1897-02-02
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 2713. Millar, A. Feb. 2. Sifting.-Relates to means for obtaining fibres or threads from silkworms and other insects of a similar kind. The intestines of the fully-grown insects, or the gelatinous matter removed therefrom by means of a centrifugal machine &c., is placed in a jacketed cylinder H fitted with a weighted piston A and provided with a stop-cock B having one or more nozzles I. Between the stopcock and the cylinder is a strainer J. The gelatinous matter squirted from the nozzles is received on to an endless travelling band o which is made very long so that the thread may be sufficiently dried before it is wound on to a traversing drum M. The gummy matter may be removed from the threads by soaking or boiling in soap and water &c. The threads are applicable for many useful purposes, among which are mentioned the manufacture of sieves.
Patent GB-189703331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pen Holders.
Inventor: JARVIS HERBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1897-02-08
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 3331. Jarvis, H. E. Feb. 8. Penholders.-The nib 13 is held in the cylindrical barrel 6 by the pressure of the spring 7, which terminates in a tubular part 10 adapted for retaining ink and supplying it to the nib. For the purpose of removing or inserting nibs, the spring may be depressed by means of the plug 8 which passes through an opening in the barrel.
Patent GB-189705085-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Twisting or Weaving Stay Wires on the Strands of Wire Fences.
Inventor: CROUCH EDWARD MCMILLEN
Filed: 1897-02-25
Granted: 1897-04-03
Abstract: 5085. Crouch, E. McM. Feb. 25. Wire.- A coil of wire used in connection with an appliance for fixing stay wires on to wire fences is made as follows:- The appliance is constructed of a bar A having a handle C and a projection D to carry a coil of stay wire. To make this coil, the bar A is held in a vice or otherwise, a sleeve G having a cranked handle F is slipped over the handle C, the end of the stay wire is passed through a lug H, and the wire is wound upon the sleeve G.
Patent GB-189705711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddles for Cycles.
Inventor: SMITH MARY EMMA ESTHER
Filed: 1897-03-04
Granted: 1897-10-23
Abstract: 5711. Smith, M. E. E. March 4. Saddles. -A leather cover 11 or a woven wire cover, as described in Specification No. 15,546, A.D. 1896, is suspended from the ends of a frame 10, shaped a shown. The rear ends of the frame are secured to a cantle plate 20, the front ends 13 being brought together and specially shaped to engage a slot 14 in a peak bracket 15 consisting of two side plates and a front connecting-piece in which is formed the slot 14. The side plates may be connected across the top by a semicircular piece of india-rubber or other material 16 to soften the peak. When the cover is formed of woven wire, the rubber is not used but the peak is held in position by a pivoted wire 17. Stiffeners 19, 21 may be fixed to the cover by serrated clamps or in any other manner.
Patent GB-189711963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combs.
Inventor: DELOT EDMOND
Filed: 1897-05-14
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 11,963. Delot, E. May 14. Combs; hair, special drying-appliances for.-A comb C with a hollow back is placed over a metallic stem B carried by a wooden handle A. A spring H on the comb engages a pin E on the handle and can be liberated by a push-piece F. The stem B is heated for heating the comb to dry the hair.
Patent GB-189715491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: FRALEY GEORGE BRINTON
Filed: 1897-06-29
Granted: 1897-10-09
Abstract: 15,491. Fraley, G. B. June 29. Heating by electricity.- Current is passed through a resisting-wire 4, coiled on asbestos or other non- conductor 3, surrounding a mica-covered cylindrical core 1. The wire is also covered with a thick layer of a mixture of talc, silicate of soda, and carbonate of soda, or other insulating-material, not shown. The core may be of copper, slit longitudinally, and perforated at 7<x> to pass a limited air current. Reflectors or baffles 28 are fixed within or near its ends. The core is supported by a cap 7, adapted to screw into a metal sleeve in a porcelain or other holder. The upper end of the wire 4 is connected electrically to the core 1, cap 7, the sleeve, and a terminal ; the lower end is connected to a central screw 10 on a porcelain disc 8, this making contact with a plate and second terminal in the holder. For alternating currents, the core 1 is provided with slips extending partly along it, from opposite ends alternately, so that heating-currents may be induced in it ; or the core may be a conducting-plate rolled up into several layers with intervening insulation, the inner and outer ends of the plate being connected electrically by rivets. In this form, the core is carried in clamps near its ends. One clamp is insulated, and the ends of the wire are connected with the clamps. Additional layers of wire may be used, separated by asbestos.
Patent GB-189716568-A (GB)
Title: Prismatic Window Lights with the Prisms between Plane Surfaces.
Inventor: EWEN JOHN MEIGGS
Filed: 1897-07-13
Granted: 1897-08-14
Abstract: 16,568. Ewen, J. M. July 13. Windows.-Prism plates or prisms L are fixed between two panes of glass J, K in the sash or frame E to prevent the accumulation of dirt &c.
Patent GB-189716764-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Electro-magnetic Cut-in and Cut-out.
Inventor: LUEHNE JOHANN
Filed: 1897-07-15
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 16,764. L³hne, J. July 15. Cut-outs; switches.-A cylindrical or annular receptacle containing a liquid conductor, such as mercury, is oscillated by electromagnetic devices when the current varies. The circuit is thus made and broken at the surface of the mercury. Figs. 1 and 2 show a double-pole switch or cut-out. Two cylindrical blocks a, a', suitably pivoted, are formed with annular grooves b containing mercury and vaseline oil, the faces being closed by glass plates k. Within the grooves are arranged contacts h, h<1> which make or break the circuit when the cylinders are oscillated by the movements of the armature m of the magnets g transmitted through the lever e and suitable gearing. Projections p, p<1> engage with a roller o<1> oscillated by the armature and serve to lock the apparatus in position. The conductors may be connected directly to the contacts h, h<1>, or connection may be made through mercury cups u and contacts i, i<1>, also carried by the cylinder.
Patent GB-189718411-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Bottle Opener.
Inventor: HOPKINS CHARLES
Filed: 1897-08-07
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 18,411. Hopkins, C. Aug. 7. Opening internallystoppered buttles.-Tne opener is provided with a protecting-case, which is formed of two telescoping parts a, a<1> connected by pins b and slots c, and is placed over the bottle when opening it. In the top of the case is mounted a sliding plunger d, having a flange d<2> which bears on and forces in the internal stopper when the plunger is pressed down. The plunger works s through the collar g, which is faced with rubber g<1> and is pressed on the mouth of the bottle by the spring g<2>. The knob e is connected to the plunger by a pin e<2>, and is provided with a metal bushing e<1> to prevent it from splitting. Rubber cushions e<3>, f are also provided in the knob and on the case.
Patent GB-189720851-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tramway and similar Switch Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-09-10
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 20,851. Boult, A. J., [Braun, L.]. Sept. 10. Points and switches, operating from vehicle. The tongue C is connected to the pivoted plate F, which lies in the grooved plate G, and is moved over to one side or the other by two rollers on the vehicle, either of which can be lowered
Patent GB-189724110-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Coin-operated Vending Machines.
Inventor: VIERKANT HERMANN CARPER
Filed: 1897-10-19
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 24,110. Vierkant, H. C. Oct. 19. Sale apparatus; coin action; coin-tipping mechanisms; delivery mechanisms.-Relates to machines used principally for selling magazines, newspapers, and periodicals. The shaft 10 mounted in brackets carried by the vertically-movable front has spikes, not shown, which engage the top magazine &c. with enough friction to deliver it through a horizontal slot. The lever 18 is pivoted to a bracket on the vertically-sliding plate 15, and is forked to receive the oscillatory coin carrier 22. When a coil falls from the shoot 32 into the carrier, the detent 20 is released from the ratchet-wheel 17 fixed to the shaft 10. The hand-lever 30, pivoted on the shaft 10, is now drawn to the left, and the pawl 31 drives the ratchet-wheel 29 fixed to the shaft 10, and a paper is delivered. When the lever 30 reaches its extreme limit, the stud 37 thereon strikes the arm 38 of the bell crank 27, and causes the arm 26 to pull the chain 25 and tip the carrier 22. After the coin is discharged, the lever returns to its normal position owing to its weighted end 28<1>, and the detent 20 locks the ratchet-wheel 17.
Patent GB-189728356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Lamp Gallery Raising Mechanism.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS BAKER
Filed: 1897-12-01
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 28,356. Smith, T. B. Dec. 1. Lighting oil lamps, raising and shifting galleries for.-The gallery part 12<a> is provided with guides 13 engaging guide-rods 14 carried upon the body part 12, and is raised or lowered by arms 18 on a spindle 16. To prevent the gallery from being raised by other means, projections 20 are provided on the guides to engage the hooked ends 19 of the arms 18. The rods 14 are arranged external to the chimney holder 15.
Patent GB-189728804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Forming Dove-tail Edges on Plates to be used in the Manufacture of Rivetless Pipes.
Inventor: FERGUSON MEPHAN
Filed: 1897-12-06
Granted: 1898-12-06
Abstract: 28,804. Ferguson, M. Dec. 6. Metal pipes and tubes.-Relates to apparatus for forming dovetailed edges on plates which are to be afterwards bent and the dovetailed edges coupled together by closing the sides of a bar of H-section on such thickened edges so as to form a pipe. The plates are clamped by beams K, pressed down by hydraulic cylinders L, on a bed A on which two standards B connected by bolts b can be traversed by screws G geared together by wheels O<4>, O<5>, O<6> and driven slowly from the set of pulleys O<1>, and quickly for the return stroke from the pulleys O<2> Attached to each standard B is a saddle E carrying a series of cutter holders f, Fig. 10, with vertical cutters F. Each holder is adjusted by screws f<1> so that the cutters act successively to reduce the plate to the required width. The standards B carry a number of upsetting-rollers C, Fig. 7, mounted in rods c<1> adjusted by screws c<2> so that each roller projects further than the preceding roller. Two rollers D, carried by the levers d pivoted at d' on the standards B and adjusted by a strap d<2> and set-screw d<3>, give the finished shape to the edge of the plate. The bed A is made in two parts between which interchangeable distance-pieces A<1> can be placed according to the width of plate to be treated. The screw G is mounted in ordinary bearings g<1>, and the end thrust is taken by a series of radial conical rollers placed in an annular race formed in two steel rings g<3> inserted between the bearing g<1> and the flange g<2> on the screw. The screw G is also supported by intermediate bearings J which are traversed along the bed A by screws I at half the speed of the standards B. Mechanism is provided for stopping and reversing the machine, and hydraulic cylinders M are employed to raise the clamping-beams K. The cylinders L, M are controlled from a single valve. The Provisional Specification states that the plate may be traversed, instead of the upsetting rollers and tools.
Patent GB-189805647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Picker Checking Appliances of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: CORNTHWAITE WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-08
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 5647. Cornthwaite, W., and Cornthwaite R. March 8. Looms, checking pickers in.-A sliding piece F with an inclined face or swell G works betwen two grooved side-plates C, and has a stud H projecting through a slot B in the back of the shuttle box for the attachment of a spiral spring J.
Patent GB-189809712-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Telephones, and to Circuit Arrangements and Relays therefor.
Inventor: LODGE OLIVER JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-04-27
Granted: 1899-01-13
Abstract: 9712. Lodge, O. J. April 27. Drawings to Specification. Magnets; electromagnets.-Magnets employed in the construction of floating coil telephones or telephonic relays may be either permanent or electro, and are arranged so that one or more pole-pieces projecting from a permanent magnet or yoke form annular fields in circular openings in a keeper or polar extension from the upper end of an electromagnetic core, the lower end of which is attached to the yoke.
Patent GB-189820336-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Funnel.
Inventor: LITTLEFIELD WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1898-09-26
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 20,336. Littlefield, W. R. Sept. 26. Funnels. - Consists of a funnel particularly adapted for filling n o n - transparent vessels, s u c h as lamps. The funnel a is provided with an inner tube c, in which the float g is supported by the wire f, and disc j, the wire passing through a hole e in the cross-bar d at the top of the tube. The disc j serves also as an indicator. When the vessel is full, the stop disc h, mounted on the wire f, comes in contact with the bar d and prevents the further rise of the float. The funnel is provided with a supporting-flange b, which is cut away at one side to accommodate the lamp wick &c.
Patent GB-189824186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spar Ceiling Cleats for Ships.
Inventor: MULLAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-11-16
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 24,186. Mullan, W. Nov. 16. Battens and fittings therefor.-Relates to the securing of cleats for the attachment of the wooden sparring or battens known as spar ceiling to a ship's frames. Figs. 1, 2, and 3 show a form of cleat suitable for attachment to a frame of channel section. It is made with a stud or tang C grooved at the sides to receive a keying plate F in which there is a keyhole slot C. A feather prevents rotation. The same effect may be obtained by making the plate F bear against the web of the bar as shown at J, Figs. 2 and 3. Instead of grooving the stud, it may be made with a head. Fig. 6 shows a cleat for attachment to a a bulb-frame.
Patent GB-189826082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Workmen's Time Recorders.
Inventor: BUNDY WILLARD LE GRAND
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 26,082. Bundy, W. le G. Dec. 9. Time-checking apparatus for workmen. Beneath the sloping cover 2 of the casing there is a time-printing mechanism in a cradle A hinged on a shaft 13 but pulled by a spring upwards, and a record strip 4 is led between them from a roll 4<a>. The workman writes his name on the strip at an aperture 3 in the cover, after turning back a hinged lid 6 which gives motion through a pair of wheels 9, 8 to a cam 11 bearing against a roller 11<a> on the hinged frame. The frame consequently rises to print on the strip when the lid is half open and is again depressed away. The minute-type-wheel coaxial with the hour-type-wheel 16 is driven from a clock through bevelled gear and flexible shafting 29. The hour-type-wheel 16 is operated from the minute-type-wheel by an oscillating lever 30 bearing a pawl 33 to act on a wheel 35 attached to the hour-type-wheel. The lever 30 is operated by a cam 29, and the pawl disengages a detent 36 before driving. In order to hold the type-wheels still during the printing, and to set the minute type, a second cam turning with the lid forces a bevelled pin against a wheel 25 pierced by bevelled holes. The record strip is fed forwards by means of a rake 50 pivoted upon the cradle and connected by a link to a bell-crank, which is pivoted on the casing and is actuated as the lid is closed. The inking-ribbon 56<a> is wound from a spool in the cradle to another 57<b>, or vice versÔ, a wheel 60 on an arm 61 being put into gear with either as desired, while it is always in gear with a pinion on a ratchet-wheel 59 which is driven by a pawl 58 extending from the feeding-rake. To prevent the cradle from rising against the record band when the lid of the casing is closed, an arm 41 pivoted at 40 to the cradle springs under a lug 43 on the casing when the cradle is depressed with the lid fully open. As the lid closes, a pin on the cam 11 which operates the cradle bears back an arm 42 which previously moved with the arm 41.
Patent GB-189901836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Signalling Apparatus more particularly for use in Foggy Weather.
Inventor: HATCHELL CHARLES
Filed: 1899-01-26
Granted: 1900-01-26
Abstract: 1836. Hatchell, C. Jan. 26. Signals on engines; lamp signals; indicators and repeaters, signal; contacts, mechanical.-Relates to railway signalling-apparatus more particularly for use in foggy weather. A triangular frame D is hinged on an upright support A fixed to a sleeper, and is further supported by a diagonal stay F pivoted at G. The apparatus is protected by a wooden casing C, the frame D being held in operative position by the spring H. A steel rod K is formed at one end with an eye, which is threaded on the frame D, the other end of the rod being pivoted on a second upright. A chain I, attached to the stay F, is attached to the ordinary signal connection, or to a separate lever in the signal cabin, by which the frame D is retracted to an inoperative position. In its operative or 'danger' position, the rod K is adapted to engage a spring-controlled frame Q pivoted on the engine, the extension S of the pivot having a spring V, which carries a striker adapted to sound the gong T when the apparatus is operated. Two sets of the permanent-way apparatus are employed, at a suitable distance apart, the lamp-signalling apparatus, shown in Fig. 2, being located in advance of the second set, so that the driver can stop short of it on receiving the gong signals. The driver is provided with a hook, which, in case of fog, he hooks on to a wire mounted beside the track, and so works up to the lamp signal. The lamp a is mounted on a frame b provided with guides for the slide d, which has a green glass e and a red glass f, and is connected by the chain h with the ordinary signal wire &c. The slide is supported in the 'danger' position, as shown, by counterweights g, but, when the chain h is pulled, the slide is lowered until a green light is exhibited. The chain i, Figs. 1 and 2, is connected to a tell-tale in the signal cabin.
Patent GB-189902531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying Machinery.
Inventor: SCHMEISSER OSCAR
Filed: 1899-02-04
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 2531. Schmeisser, O. Feb. 4. Drying f r u i t, granular materials, &c.-Relates to a rotary drying-drum a, for stoned fruit, cherries, granular materials, &c., which may be perforated and is supported on rollers i. One end plate c is carried by a bracket f, and the other end plate e by a stationary perforated pipe h, which runs eccentrically through the drum, so as to lie in the centre of the material being dried. The rotation of the drum by the gearing k l effects the mixing and agitating of the material. The drying-gases, which may enter by inlets q and r, are drawn from the drum through the material and out of the pipe h. A feeding- hopper o and, if desired, a movable discharge door at the other end d of the drum are provided.
Patent GB-189906292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locking Apparatus for Adjustable Baby Chairs.
Inventor: ALEXANDER HUGH
Filed: 1899-03-23
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 6292. Alexander, H. March 23. Chairs.-The bolts A for locking the two parts of adjustable baby chairs in various positions are carried by pivoted levers D, D<1> connected by a link G, and are withdrawn simultaneously against the action of the spring H by pulling the handle D<2> outwards.
Patent GB-189906370-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method for Actuating a Valve for Water Motors.
Inventor: SMITH EDWIN BLAKE
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 6370. Smith, E. B., Asquith, W. H., and Asquith, E. March 24. Working valves.-Relates to means for actuating the working valve of a water &c. motor, particularly used for compressing air &c. A piston or tappet rod f is provided with a collar g, and is attached at one end to a piston p fitting in an air cylinder a, and at the other end to a piston e fitting in a water cylinder d. The collar g strikes a lever h, which actuates a valve rod i guided at its top end in a bracket k secured to the cylinder a or d, and at its bottom end in an auxiliary valve box j. Two collars l on the rod i regulate the travel of an auxiliary valve o, and two springs m receive the impact of the lever h on the collars l. When the auxiliary valve is moved downwards, water &c. passes into a cylinder q, and actuates a piston r which is connected by a rod s to the main valve n, and the cylinder d is filled. Similarly, when the valve rod i is moved upwards, a cylinder q<1> and piston r' are brought into operation, and the valve n is reversed to exhaust the cylinder d. The travel of the valve n is regulated by stops t, t<1>. The air cylinder is provided with a delivery valve b and a suction valve c.
Patent GB-189910051-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Apparatus for Cleaning Bottles.
Inventor: RILEY FREDERIC GEORGE
Filed: 1899-05-12
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 10,051. Riley, F. G. May 12. Cleaning bottles.-Relates to adjustable means for holding the brush. Fig. 1 shows a section. The hollow shaft C, provided with a fast pulley D, rotates in bearings B, B<1>, which carry a loose pulley E, and the belt fork G supported on the radially adjustable arm F. The brush spindle is gripped between jaws J, the conical outer surfaces of which engage the inner surface of the nut K.
Patent GB-189910257-A (GB)
Title: A Glazing Machine for Laundry Purposes.
Inventor: SOMMERVILLE ROBERT
Filed: 1899-05-16
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 10,257. Sommerville, R., and Richardson, J. May 16. Ironing-machines. -The ironing-roll B is of larger diameter than the rubber-covered roll D, and is driven at the same rate, so that there is considerable slip between the surfaces in contact. The height of the roller D is adjusted by turning the handle G, which is secured to the shaft f<1> carrying eccentrics f bearing against the sliding blocks F.
Patent GB-189915693-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Support for Focusing Cloths and Screens for Photographic and other Lenses.
Inventor: BILBIN CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 15,693. Belbin, C. T. Aug. 1. Cameras.-Relates to frames to be fixed on the front or back of the camera to support a screen for the lens or a focussing-cloth. As shown in Fig. 1, the frame is made up of two telescoping parts A and B, which are connected by transverse rods or cords J, S. The rods are hinged at G to plates H screwed on the camera. The rods may have hinged joints, and perforations for inserting several transverse rods.