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Patent GB-189827356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machine Sheep Shears.
Inventor: MELCHIOR ALFRED
Filed: 1898-12-28
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 27,356. Melchior, A. Dec. 28. Horse clippers and the like.-The actuating-lever D of a sheep-shearing machine is pivoted on the rounded end of the screw F carried by the upper bar F<1> of a frame sliding in vertical guides in the casing. The tension-adjusting screw G engages with the lower bar F<2> of the frame, and is locked by a pawl G<3> engaging with ratchet teeth G<2>. The lever D is forked'at D<5> for the crank-pin J<1>, and bears at D<4> on the rollers H carried by pins projecting from the curved plate H' on the rod H<3> pivoted to the part F' of the frame. The front of the lever D carries a rounded pin D', which bears on the forked plate E bearing on the cutter C and moving it by pins E'. The plate E has a spherical bearing at E<3>. A disc K, mounted on the shaft L and provided with vanes, rotates in front of openings K<1> and causes air to pass through the clipper and escape near the cutter C.
Patent GB-189900430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plates for Separating Seeds of Weeds from Grain.
Inventor: HEID NICOLAUS
Filed: 1899-01-07
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 430. Heid, N. Jan. 7. Separating grain &c.-cellular plates or cylinders for separating the seeds of weeds from grain are formed with recesses or cells a having stepped walls, so that the globular and the larger lenticular seeds may be separated simultaneously in the lower and upper parts of the cell respectively. The cells may be inclined as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, or perpendicular to the plate as shown in Fig. 6. A perforation c may be made in the bottom of each cell as shown in Figs. 5 and 6.
Patent GB-189905049-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering and Supporting Gear for Motor Cars and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: STEPHENS RICHARD
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 5049. Stephens, R. March 8. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to suspending the body frame at the front and to means for steering. The front wheels are centered in forks b as shown in Fig. 1, similar to the front forks of a bicycle, but the wheel spindles pass through slots so as to be free to travel up and down in the forks. Within each fork b is a second fork f, in which the wheel spindles are fixed. The inner forks have, telescoped into the heads of the outer forks, tubular extensions j<1>, on which are mounted ball-bearing swivels n. To these swivels are attached the ends f of a transverse laminated spring b grasped abont midway by a pivot arm i, by which the front end of the vehicle body is supported. Coiled springs may be placed in the head tubes of the outer forks above the head tubes of the inner forks. The outer forks are coupled for steering purposes by a rod p extending between arms o.
Patent GB-189908994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waste Water Closets.
Inventor: OATES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-29
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 8994. Oates, W. April 29. Closets flushed with waste water.- The pedestal a, b is made oval in crosssection, the longer axis being from front to rear. The back of the pipe is inclined at b<2> to prevent fouling.
Patent GB-189915376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Prismatic Binoculars.
Inventor: STUART JOHN
Filed: 1899-07-26
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 15,376. Stuart, J., and Barton, J. H. July 26. Telescopes.-Relates to prismatic binoculars. The bodies are carried on end plates b, b having arms c c<2>, c c<2> centered on an axis e so as to allow for adjustment of the distance between the eye-pieces. At one end of the instrument, the arms may be made in one with the plates b, but at the other they are connected by screws d passing somewhat loosely through holes in the arms. Adjustment for obtaining coincidence of the images can thus be made, and the screws d are then tightened up to make all firm and rigid.
Patent GB-189916161-A (GB)
Title: Improved Reverberatory Furnace.
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JOHN
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 16,161. Armstrong, J. Aug. 8. Reverberatory furnaces for smelting, melting, or reducing lead and other metals, ores, glass, chemicals, and other substances. Fig. 2 shows a double furnace, but a single furnace may be constructed in the same way. Fig. 4 shows a cross-section through the firegrate. The hearths, which slope down towards the sumps g, g, are supported on an iron "tank" m, the bed being in the form of an inverted arch. The sumps incline to tapping-holes at the side. The working-doors are at the ends, at p, p, the draught flues q, q opening out to right and left of these doors. The firegrate is trough-shaped, the bars being hooked to engage side bearers t<2>, t<2>, and resting on a central bearer f. The bearer f may be removed to drop the fire. The bearers, and also the bars, may be made hollow to convey water or steam under the grate. The ashpit is open at the sides, and has a tray y, or a well, to receive water. The furnace may be worked as a gas-producer to give either a reducing or an oxidizing atmosphere. To produce the latter, air is admitted through tubes shown in dotted lines in the firebridge. Tubes b, b, passing beneath the surface of the charge are provided for introducing light pulverulent or granular materials without admission of air.
Patent GB-189916500-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Performing Massage.
Inventor: UNGETHUEM FRANZ LOUIS
Filed: 1899-08-14
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 16,500. Ungeth³m, F. L. Aug. 14. Massage ; electricity, administering. - Massage plates A, B, Figs. 1 and 3, are hinged together by sleeves C, D movable on a pin E, on which a spring F, attached to the two plates by its ends, is also loosely mounted. Engaging teeth H, H<1> grip the parts of the body, and grooves G are provided to receive the operator's fingers or thumb, the plates being worked longitudinally. In the device shown in Figs. 6 and 8, thermo-electric couples J, K are soldered together, and fixed to the interior of the plates, their lower ends covering channels L, L<1> for a cooling mass. The upper poles M lie along the tops of the plates, and are either connected directly, or through the warm fingers of the operator, his thumbs being placed in the recesses G. The lower poles N, N<1> run at the bottom of the teeth, and are connected through the parts of the body. In the form shown in Fig. 10, an electric conductor, fed through the handles P, is led as shown at Q, Q<1>. Here the plates are made without grooves, and are attached to a back-piece 0, the device being bent round during operation. The plates may also be made in one with the back-piece.
Patent GB-189917814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Band Stands or similar Erections.
Inventor: SPITTAL HENRY HARDIN
Filed: 1899-09-04
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 17,814. Spittal, H. H. Sept. 4. Orchestras and band stands.-In order to reflect the sound waves outwards in the required direction, the ceiling, canopy, or soffit A, and the sole or base B, are of parabolic shape in vertical section, and may be of circular or polygonal shape in horizontal section. F is the focus, and X, X' are the axes of the curves. The floor D of the band stand is raised above the base.
Patent GB-189919289-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dip-rod for taking the Vacuities of Casks.
Inventor: FARMAR FRANCIS CHARLES
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 19,289. Farmar, F. C. Sept. 26. Cask gauges.-Relates to a dip-rod for taking vacuities. The rod E is graduated downwards on its four faces in inches and tenths, a space x being left, however, between the starting point s and the zero to allow for the thickness of the wood. The space on the face shown is 1 inch, and on the others it is preferably ¢, ¥, and 12/10 of an inch. The folding arms A, a are for resting on the cask when the rod is passed through the bung. The rod may be rule jointed for convenience of carriage.
Patent GB-189924971-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Spring Mattresses.
Inventor: MEYER CARL FRIEDRICH FERDINAND
Filed: 1899-12-16
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 24,971. Meyer, C. F. F. Dec. 16. Mattresses.- Hour -glass springs a are attached to and between a pair of sheets of flexible wire gauze b, around which are connected wire frames c. The springs are connected together diagonally and horizontally by cords.
Patent GB-190007924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sad Irons.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-04-28
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 7924. Thompson, W. P., [Johnson, C. T.]. April 28. Ironing. - Fig. 2 shows a cross-section of a hand-iron. The heated ironing core A is secured inside the cover B by the trunnions N attached to the spring arms M provided with a handle L. The inner surface of the cover B is provided with a non-conducting coating F. The trunnions N may be moved out of engagement by springing the arms M over the projections R. The handle is provided with a plate H to shield the user's hand, and is secured to the iron by screws.
Patent GB-190008742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Tins or Containers for Enclosing Preserved Foods, Provisions, or the like.
Inventor: MACONOCHIE ARCHIBALD WHITE
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 8742. M a c o n o c h i e, A. W. May 11. Drawings to Specification. Cements.-Tins or containers for preserved foods &c. are made from a sheet of tin-plate, to which is cemented a sheet of cellulose, such as pure paper. A suitable cement is made by dissolving 8 pounds of calf gelatine in 10 gallons of water, and adding 18 pounds of glucose.
Patent GB-190009775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Forming Leatherboard and the like.
Inventor: ALVORD EDWIN DWIGHT
Filed: 1900-05-28
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 9775. Alvord, E. D. Nov. 1, A.D., 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act A.D. 1883]. Leather boards &c.-The pulp is run into boxes having perforated bottoms and situated over a tank from which the air can be exhausted. The boxes are then provided with a cover and placed beneath the platen of a press, by which a further quantity of moisture is expressed. A box 4 is then placed in each of the six sections of a centrifugal machine, the perforated covers being pressed within the boxes by loose skeleton weights 37, which are provided with a system of levers 43 to facilitate their withdrawal. A brake block operated by a lever is applied to the central driving-shaft of the machine, to facilitate the stoppage of the same. The moisture thrown off from the boxes is collected in an outer casing 45. After having been subjected for a sufficient time to centrifugal action, the sheets are removed from the boxes 4, and passed by endless aprons through several pairs of press rolls and collected on a table.
Patent GB-190012406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Slide-valves for Engines.
Inventor: CREED FREDERICK GEORGE
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1901-07-10
Abstract: 12,406. Creed, F. G. July 10. Slide valves, balancing; valve chests and casings. -Relates to slide valves for locomotive or stationary engines, and to parts and adjustable bearings for guiding the same, the object being to equilibrate the pressures on the valve. Fig. 1 shows a longitudinal section, and Fig. 3 a transverse section, through the valve and its appurtenances. The valve 1 is guided between parallel bearings on the cylinder port face 3 and a massive adjustable plate 2, constrained by guides 4 to move at rightangles to the valve face when adjusted. The surfaces of the bearings which come into contact with the valve are of equal areas, ports 9<a> and 10<a> being formed in the plate 2 corresponding to the cylinder ports 9, 10, and, when the internal lap requires, corresponding also to the port 12. The ports 9<a> and 10<a> are connected with the corresponding passages 9, 10 by pipes at 9<b> and 10<b> (not shown). For adjusting the plate 2, suitable means may be provided ; for example, a screw 15 operated from outside the valve-chest may be made to adjust a frame 16 with wedges 13 bearing on inclines on the plate 2 and abutting against projections 14 from the valve-chest.
Patent GB-190014393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Printing and Embossing Presses.
Filed: 1900-08-11
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 14,393. Dorman, W. H., Horne & Sons, W. C., and Dorman & Co., W. H. Aug. 11. Platen presses. - Relates to platen printing- presses, and to adaptations of them for embossing purposes requiring heat. The press shown in Fig. 1 has a platen a<5> and type-inking rollers b operated as usual. The knob usually employed on the rod b<8>, used for throwing the inking-roller connections out of gear, is replaced by a handle c, Figs. 1 and 19, provided with a spring c<3> and pivoted catch c<1> adapted to engage the face c* of the main frame to hold the rod b<8> securely. The guides of the platen, instead of being cast in one with it, are formed separately and attached by screws. A method of setting the lay is shown in Fig. 3. A hand-wheel e is provided on a shaft e', which passes through the platen a<5>, and gears with screw wheels e<2>, e<3>, e<4>, e<5> and screws e<6>, e<7> engaging nuts e<8>, e<9> on slides e<10>, e<11> provided with pegs e<12> for the bottom lay band e<13>. The shaft e<1> may be provided with two arms e<15>. Fig. 8, and piston catches e<16> with springs e<17> and withdrawing- handles e<18>, a tooth on each of which is brought into or out of a groove of the corresponding arm e<15>, to bring either of the gear e<3>, e<5>, Fig. 3, into or out of operation. The ink-distributing rollers can be disconnected from the press, and turned independently by hand, by mounting the intermediate gear f, Figs. 1 and 9, on a stud f<1> provided with two grooves f<2>, f<3>, in one or other of which is engaged the end f<7> of a pivoted catch key f<4> provided with a spring. In an alternative arrangement, the gear is mounted on an eccentric stud provided with a handle and locking-peg. The upper distributing-roller shaft i, Fig. 17, is provided with a hole i<1> and slot i<3> for the stem i<2>, Fig. 15, and tongue i<4> of a handle i<5>. By throwing the inking-apparatus out of action,. or removing it, the press can be used for embossing, employing heating-apparatus described in Specification No. 14,394, A.D. 1900, comprising a steam-heated plate k, Fig. 1, connected by pipes k<1>, k<2> to a boiler k<3> heated by a gas or oil burner k<4>. According to the Provisional Specification the chase latch is form of a lever and spring released by a shaft and handle ; also the tympan clamp bars are split to grip the edge of the paper, and revolved to wind the paper on themselves to stretch it across the platen.
Patent GB-190018767-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Surgical Extension Apparatus.
Inventor: MCGREGOR DUNCAN ENGLISH
Filed: 1900-10-20
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 18.767. McGregor, D. E., and Powell, H. J. Oct. 20. Extension apparatus.-An extension apparatus for use in cases of fracture, hip joint disease, &c. comprises two slotted arms A pivoted to clutches C, which are secured to the bed frame D by screws E. An upright B secured to the arms A by passing a screw H formed on its lower end through the slots G and clamping it by means of a nut K, is slotted to receive a pulley J, the axle of which can be mounted in any one of a series of holes as shown.
Patent GB-190105535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Swages for Rod or Wire-Welding Machines.
Inventor: SUESSKIND GOTTFRIED VON
Filed: 1901-03-15
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 5535. S³sskind, G. von. March 15. Welding.- Swages or dies for welding metals are made in two parts, one forming the working surface and the other the supporting part. Figs. 1 and 3 show the invention applied to dies for welding oval chain links. The upper die consists of two parts a, b, secured together by a ring c and screw d. The part a is grooved to fit the link f, and the part b has a tongue i to force the ends of the link into place just before the blow is struck. The part a is recessed into the part b, as shown at x, to form a flush joint, preventing the formation of a fin on the weld. The lower die has a part e held by a lug and screw l in an outer part k, which is adjusted by screws m for a former g on the part e to register with the part a. The dies may be shaped to form the weld in the straight side of the link, and may be used in welding rods or wire generally.
Patent GB-190106559-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Internal Combustion Engines or Motors.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-03-28
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 6559. Boult, A. J., [Aubrat, E.]. March 28. Drawings to Specification. Gas engines.-A method of cooling the cylinder walls of gas engines by imprisoning a charge of cool air between the hot charge and the walls by means of a cylindrical perforated diaphragm is stated in the Provisional Specification to be applicable to rotary engines.
Patent GB-190114419-A (GB)
Title: Making Metal Washers.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-07-15
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 14,419. Mackenzie, J. W., [Neider, F. A.]. July 15. Making washers. -Relates to a process for making washers without waste. A rod B is fed between jaws A and clamped while the projecting portion is upset to the desired thickness, Fig. 3, by a double punch c, c<1>. The rod is then unclamped, and the inner punch c' moved forward to punch the rod out of the head, leaving the washer on the punch, from which it is stripped by withdrawing the punches till they are again flush as in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190120858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Hydraulic Engines and Hydraulic Machinery.
Inventor: PATTERSON ANTHONY
Filed: 1901-10-18
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 20,858. Patterson, A. Oct. 18. Hydraulic machines and presses; water-pressure engines; working valves. - Relates to valves for hydraulic engines and machinery. Figs. 1 and 3 show a working valve for a reversing-engine. Two passages b, c, plugged at the outer ends, extend from the centre part a of the valve, and are provided with coupling-boxes to which the supply and exhaust pipes are coupled, the connecting-apertures being arranged so that the flow through them is approximately at right-angles to the flow in the passages. In the part a are three passages f, g, h, the central passage f being provided with two ports f<1>, f<2> and the passages g, h with one port g', h<1>, respectively. The part a is enclosed by a casing i having branches i<1>, i<2> leading to the engine. It has two passages j, k, each provided with two ports. The valve is provided with stuffing-boxes l, and is operated by levers m actuated by the engine. The valve is oscillated to uncover the ports as required for controlling the passage of the fluid to and from the engine. The valve can be arranged as a starting or regulating valve for use with a reversing-engine, coupled rams, or hydraulic cylinder, a band-lever being substituted for the levers m. In this case the valve has lap. Figs. 9 and 11 show a single-acting starting and regulating valve for non-reversible engines and machinery. The centre part p<1> is enclosed by the casing p, and is provided with a single passage o coupled to the supply pipe. The part p<1> has three ports, and the casing p has two ports leading into passages r, r<1>, the passage r being connected to the engine &c. and the passage r<1> to the exhaust. The valve may be employed as a working valve and operated from the engine ; in this case the valve has no lap. In another arrangement of single-acting valve, two passages lead from the centre part, which has two ports. One passage acts for supply, and the other for exhaust. The casing is provided with one port opening into a branch coupled to the machine &c.
Patent GB-190125761-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Adapting Firearms for Indoor Target Practice.
Inventor: MANDL ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-12-17
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 25,761. Mandl, A. Dec. 17. Cartridges, small-arm.-The cartridge is for practice at short-range targets. A tube a, the exterior of which has the form of a service cartridge, is provided with a miniature powder charge b, and with a bullet d which fits over the reduced end c of the tube. The end c is undercut, as shown, or is formed with a groove, to enable the bullet to be secured thereto.
Patent GB-190201957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closing Devices for the Placket-holes of Dresses and the like.
Inventor: ULSH JAMES MORROW
Filed: 1902-01-24
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 1957. Ulsh, J. M. June 24, A.D. 1901, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Pivoted-arm fastenings. - A placket closer comprises two members connected by a rivet 3 and formed in any number of sections 1, 1<a>, 1<b> and 2, 2<a>, 2b, hinged together by means of pins 9, each passing across the recessed end of one section and through a lug 6 of the next below, the terminal sections having a stud &c. 5 and corresponding opening 4. The fastener is attached to the skirt by providing a p e r - tures for sewing, or otherwise.
Patent GB-190205218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sight Mountings and Sighting Devices for Guns.
Inventor: GRUBB HOWARD
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 5218. Grubb, Sir H., Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. March 1. Telescopes.-Consists of devices for combining ordinary sights for ordnance with the "Grubb" sights described in Specifications Nos. 12,108 and 22,127, A.D. 1900. In the form shown in side elevation in Fig. 1, and in end elevation in Fig. 3, the ordinary sights 2, 3 are mounted upon a bar 1, which is pivoted at 4 to the gun cradle, and is provided with elevating-gear 7, 8. The Grubb sight 9 is mounted on a bracket 13 forming part of a sleeve 10, which fits over the pin 11 projecting from the bar 1, and engages by a fork 12 with the top of the rod 7. The sight carriage 15 is pivoted at 16 to the bracket 13, which holds it down by hooks 19, and carries a traversing-screw 17 having a nut of the kind described in Specification No. 9738, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Ordnance &c.]. In a modification, the rear and Grubb sights are mounted on a carriage arranged to slide on a curved horizontal crosshead, which is fixed to the rear end of the bar 1, and has the fore-sight as its centre of curvature. When the fore and rear sights are mounted on the gun independently of each other, the Grubb sight and rear sight are carried on the top of the bar 7, but the Grubb sight covers the rear sight, so it must be removed before the latter can be used. To prevent any looseness between the bar 7 and its guide 39<a>, Fig. 6<a>, the bar is pressed on one side by a flat spring 54, and on the other side by a V.shaped projection 52. The bar 7 is raised and lowered by a pinion, which is rotated by a worm and wormwheel, a clutch being provided for disconnecting the pinion shaft from the worm-wheel when a large movement of the bar is required.
Patent GB-190205467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Rim Brakes for Cycles
Inventor: PIHLFELDT OLAF
Filed: 1902-03-05
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 5467. Pihlfeldt, 0. March 5. Brakes are constructed so that the wheels can be readily detached. Figs. 2 and 4 show one form as applied to a bicycle front wheel. The brake shoes d are secured to the arms of a yoke a, the ends a<3> of which are gapped at a<4> to engage pins b<3> secured across the hooked ends of levers b pivoted at b<1> to clips c secured on the forks c<1>. The yoke is held in engagement with the pins b<3> by rods f pivoted at f<1> to the levers and adapted to be turned up to allow the yoke arms to be released and sprung over the wheel rim. In a modification shown in Fig. 10, the yoke is pressed towards the pin b<3> by bent springs f<2> secured round pins f<1> on the levers band bearing on the ends b' of the hooked portions of the levers. In another modification, the gaps a<4> are formed on the levers and are pressed against pins carried in the hooked ends of the yoke arms. The Specification also shows the form shown in Fig. 10 as applied to the rear wheel, the clips c being secured to the chain stays.