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Patent GB-189906643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drawing Frames.
Inventor: WITHAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-28
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 6643. Witham, J., and Lord, J. March 28. Drawing-frames ; stop-motions.-The frame is automatically stopped when the sliver breaks and laps round one of the calender rollers, when the silver accumulates round the mouth of the coiler instead of passing through it, and when the sliver can becomes full. The balanced lever A carrying the trumpet B is provided with projections H, J, K. The projections H, J approach near to the calender rollers D, E, and, when the one or other of the rollers becomes lapped with fibre, the lever A is operated so as to bring the projection K into the path of the lever F on the rocking shaft L of the usual stop-motion, thereby stopping the frame. An adjustable weighted lever M has a web-shaped part P projecting over the mouth of the coiler, and the edge of the coiler is provided with one or more teeth Q. If the sliver accumulates about the mouth of the coiler, it is collected by the teeth Q and raises the end P of the lever M so as to cause the hooked end N thereof to engage with a notch R in the reciprocating rod s of the usual stop-motion. The end of the lever P is also fitted with a projection T, which is engaged by the edge of the coiler when the latter is raised owing to the pressure of the sliver in the can.
Patent GB-189909331-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Use in Malting and Kiln-drying Grain.
Inventor: FISCHER BERNHARD
Filed: 1899-05-03
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 9331. Fischer, B. May 3. Drawings to Specification. Malt kilns.-Relates to apparatus for kiln-drying malt, and consists in the use of two parallel helices rotating in opposite directions and serving to keep the malt in motion. The helices are constructed of tubes through which steam is passed. By rotating the helices in the same direction they serve to discharge the malt from the kiln.
Patent GB-189909946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and in Means for Paving.
Inventor: HIRST JOE
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 9946. Hirst, J. May 11. Drawings to Specification. Paving-blocks of artificial stone or concrete are recessed to receive a metal framing round their upper edges, or may be moulded upon the framing.
Patent GB-189910787-A (GB)
Title: Smokeless Furnace.
Inventor: TIMMANN CONRAD
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 10,787. Timmann, C. May 23. Steam-generator furnaces; smoke-consuming.-The front part of a furnace flue is formed with ledges or constrictions c and projecting spaces d, and the furnace is shut off from the rest of the flue except for side openings through the firebridge or partition opposite the spaces d. After a fire has been lighted on the grate, the space above the ledges c is filled with fuel, which is coked before it is burnt. Gases distilled off and smoke produced pass through the fire and through the openings opposite the spaces d into the rear part of the flue.
Patent GB-189911760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draw Gear and Buffing Apparatus for Railway Carriages and Wagons.
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 11,760. Westinghouse B r a k e C o . , [Westinghouse, G.]. June 6. Draw-gear; buffers.-The minor stresses are opposed by the spring 3, Fig. 1, carried in the strap 6 which is slotted to receive the upper end of the lever 17. In the event of abnormal stresses, the strap 6 rocks the lever 17 on one of its pivots 19, causing the plunger 15 to descend and slowly expel the water from the cylinder 11 into the reservoir 10 through the small passage 14. The spring 16 returns the plunger without substantial re-action, and water returns to the cylinder 11 through the valve 13, which opens automatically. In a modification, the spring 16 opposes the initial stresses, the cylinder 11 being rapidly emptied through a large port which is closed by the plunger when greater stresses have to be resisted. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the heavy stresses are taken without recoil by the wedging action of the pieces 28, 29 and the friction plates 25, 26, the spring 27 merely acting to restore the parts to their normal positions. Fig. 6 shows the springs 3 and plates 25, 26 arranged in the draw-strap 6.
Patent GB-189912017-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Insertion Slot Device for Hand Pull Testing.
Inventor: BURGESS JOHN THOMAS MEDLICOTT
Filed: 1899-06-09
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 12,017. Burgess, J. T. M. June 9. Dynamometers for measuring the pulling-power of the hand. Consists of a tube 4 containing a spring 8 and a piston-rod 6 which is pulled out to compress the spring. Graduations on the pistonrod are visible through holes 15 in the tube, and a coin or piece of chocolate, which is inserted at a slot 11, slips out at a slot 12 if the piston-rod is pulled far enough. There may be several exit slots 12, and a sleeve 13 to expose any one desired.
Patent GB-189915917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Packing for Rods, Plungers, Pistons, and the like.
Inventor: BYLE ROBERT EDWARD
Filed: 1899-08-03
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 15,917. Byle, R. E., Fillmore, H. A., and Nicholson, R. H. Aug. 3. Pistons; stuffing-boxes &c.-Pneumatic packing for rods, plungers, pistons, and the like is composed of one or more rings of packing-material c set up by an annular inflatable tube d, a spring band f being interposed between the packing and the tube to support the packing when the tube is deflated. Spring check valves may be provided for automatically inflating the tube during compression strokes. Where subjected to heat, the packing- chamber may be provided with an asbestos or other protective lining h.
Patent GB-189921550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Steam Engines.
Inventor: MISSONG JACOB
Filed: 1899-10-28
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 21,550. Missong, J. Oct. 28. Cycles or systems of working.-The steam is used in a continuous cycle without condensation, the exhaust being cooled and compressed during the non-working stroke and then superheated and again supplied to the cylinder on the working side of the piston. The cooling of the steam during or prior to compression is effected by injecting a spray of water into the cylinder, the quantity of water being such that it is all evaporated, and being more or less, according to variations in the demands on the engine. A. quantity of steam may be allowed to escape at each stroke corresponding to that newly generated from the spray injected into the cylinder. Figs. 7 and 9 show by way of example a construction of horizontal engine embodying the invention. The admission valves E<1> are operated as usual in existing engines, while the exhaust valves A may be automatic lift valves. The spray injector at z receiving water through the pipe r is controlled by a valve v. This valve is actuated through a lever L by a variable cam S on the lay shaft W. The cam S with its wedge-shaped tappets D is adjusted longitudinally by the governor G. The oil for lubricating the cylinder is introduced drop by drop at r<1> just above the spray injector, whereby it is atomized and at the same time is kept relatively cool. In the case of a compound engine, the volume of superheated steam admitted to the low-pressure cylinder is such that the weight is the same as that exhausted from the high-pressure cylinder.
Patent GB-189924280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Holders or Stands, specially applicable for Storing Cycles in Railway Vans and the like.
Inventor: BAIRD ANDREW HENRY
Filed: 1899-12-06
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 24,280. Baird, A. H. Dec. 6. Wagons for velocipedes.-Relates to holders or stands for securing cycles in railway vans. The handle-bars 1 are gripped by the rubber-sheathed jaws 3, 4, of which the latter is fixed and the former is acted upon by the spring 9 and pivoted to the socket 7 of the arm 5, mounted to slide in the tube 6, which can be moved about the pivot 19. The clamps may be locked by turning the arm 11 until the sliding block 10 engages the heel 13 of the jaw 3. In a modification, Fig. 4, the handle-bar is g r i p pe d between the fixed portion 4<a> and the spring hooks 3<a>. When the handlebars are of unusual shapes, the parts 3, Fig. 8, are pivoted to the T-piece at the end of the tube 5, and are jointed to grips 3<d>.
Patent GB-190006731-A (GB)
Title: Combined Telephone Exchange and Alarm Systems.
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 6731. Wise, W. L., [Goldstein, A., and Latimer, J. M.]. April 10. Alarms, burglar and like.-Relates to arrangements for adapting telephone-exchange systems for use with private or public systems of police, fire, and burglar alarms, whether operated by band or automatically. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement in which the circuits of a telephone-exchange system are adapted to enable an automatic or hand alarm apparatus B to signal through the exchange D to a head office I. The alarm apparatus is branched from one line and is provided with a repeating signal 0 and closed-circuit electromagnetic detent Q. The exchange is provided with a double-wound polarized relay F shunted by a non- inductance coil N<1>, so as to repeat the signals to the station T. In a modified arrangement, the various signalling-apparatus are provided with telephonic apparatus which may be switched in in place of the call or morse key. The exchange is provided with double-wound inductive relays, and the various headquarter circuits are provided with relays in separate central battery circuits, each headquarters being connected up through a transformer. The exchange is also provided with a slow-acting cutting-out magnet with double armature and recording-apparatus for the signals with cutting-out apparatus to prevent testing-signals from being recorded. When the station is arranged for transmitting only a code signal, this may be duplicated to each line to prevent cross-connections from vitiating the signal.
Patent GB-190007874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Exhibiting Studs and the like on Show Cards.
Inventor: GRIFFITH SYDNEY
Filed: 1900-04-28
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7874. Griffith, S. April 28. Displaying. clip suspenders.-In exhibiting studs and the like on cards, a clip 9 is formed either of wire, Fig. 1, or of sheet metal, Fig. 7, to grip the stud, the doubled wire, or the shank of sheet metal, being then bent and the end passed through one or two perforations in the card as shown in Fig. 4 or Fig. 6.
Patent GB-190012824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel Plate Ways.
Inventor: GARTSIDE-TIPPING HENRY
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 12,824. Gartside-Tipping, H. July 17. Vehicles with self-laid tracks; military and like transport carts.-An endless plate way for vehicles which have to pass over soft or loose surfaces. such as artillery or other military vehicles, consists of a number of mild steel base-plates a carrying riveted angle bars b, and wrought-iron &c. hinge or joint chairs or brackets c having flanges c' between which fit wrought-iron &c. con. necting-links d. The brackets c are connected to the angle bars b by rivets f. The end rivets g pass through strengthening-bars h. Pins e<1> are screwthreaded at their inner ends, and have notched heads. Locking-pins are passed through holes in the outer flanges c'. The length and number of the plates a are arranged so that one plate at least will always rest flat on the ground. Handles i are provided to assist in placing the plates on a wheel.
Patent GB-190013788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Lubrication of the Bearings of Vertical Shafts and the Spindles of Spinning and like Machines.
Inventor: HOFMANN PAUL
Filed: 1900-08-01
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 13,788. Hofmann, P. Aug. 1. Mules and twiners.-The lubricant is caused to circulate through the whole or part of the spindle bearing. The bearing sleeve c, into the upper cupshaped part of which the lubricant is placed, is provided with an inner groove or recess k, which communicates by apertures e with the annular chamber g in the upper part of a cup or receptacle d fixed on the spindle a. The oil which accumulates in the receptacle d is thrown by centrifugal force into the chamber e and when the spindle is stopped or its speed reduced, the oil in this chamber which cannot readily escape back into the lower part of the receptacle d, passes by the apertures e into the recess k and so again to the bearing.
Patent GB-190108374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gun Mountings.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 8374. Dawson, A. T., Bouverie, S. P., and Buckham, G. T. April 23. Mountings.-The gun mounting with the gun in position is shown in side elevation in Fig. 1, and in plan in Fig. 2. Fig. 3 shows the mounting folded up for transport. Figs. 5 and 7 show sectional elevations of details, to a larger scale. The gun is mounted on a forked support C, which is trained on a platform formed on the top of the bracket c. The bracket c is connected by a pivot bolt c<2> to the plate c<3>, which is formed on a sleeve c<4> mounted on the telescopic rear leg A<1> of the tripod mounting. A transverse screw c<9> turns the bracket c about the pivot c<2> to bring the gun trunnions horizontal, and the sleeve c<4> carries a bracket c<6> engaging with a locking-pin c<8> for setting the gun horizontal. The elevating-gear D has a fineadjustment nut d<4>, and a bar d<3> sliding in the bracket d' for large adjustments. The front legs A of the tripod are connected by pivot pins a<6> and locking-pins a<4> to the rear leg A, the pins a<4> being provided with three sockets a<3> to enable the gun to be set at different heights.
Patent GB-190108720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Differential Alternating Current Arc Lamps
Inventor: MATHIESEN WILHELM
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 8720. Mathiesen, W. April 27. Arc lamps.-An alternating -current escapement regulating-gear is constructed as shown. Stationary U- shaped electromagnets n, o, respectively connected in series and shunt, repel conducting-rings a, b fixed on a movable frame e containing the gearing r and the pulley g, from which the lower carbon-holder and the weighted upper holder k are suspended. The frame e is balanced on pivots f, placed to one side of the axis of the pulley g, no counterweight or spring being used. The absence of joints between the rings a, b and the movable frame e avoids the production of noise.
Patent GB-190115525-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Motor Cycles
Inventor: GOTTSCHALK EDMOND FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-07-31
Granted: 1901-10-26
Abstract: 15,525. Gottschalk, E. F. July 31. Motor cycles.-The object is to provide a light and compact motor equipment which may be at tached to diamond-frame bicycles of ordinary construction, and of various makes and sizes, without requiring alterations therein. The motor 40 is preferably of the De Dion type and is attached to the lower forward brace 1 by clamps 6,7. It is also connected to the top brace 3 by a stay 9 composed of plates capable of relative adjustment. The exhaust pipe 13 and muffler 14 are secured beneath the motor by suitable means such as metal straps 14<a>. The supplies for the motor are carried in a triangular casing 15 occupying the space between the motor and the braces 2, 3 of the frame, and secured by metal straps 16. This casing is divided into three parts : in the lower one 17 is the supply of gasoline or other fuel; in the upper forward one 19 is the lubricating-oil for the motor ; and in the remainder of the casing, which is furnished with a door at the side, are the battery 23 and sparking-coil 24. The fuel is supplied to the carburetter 25 by a regulating-valve controlled by a lever 27, in front of which is a second lever 29 for operating the motor relief cock. The motor is provided with a small driving-wheel 40, over which, in the example shown, a belt runs and drives a larger wheel 41 carried by the rear wheel. The wheel 41 is constructed so that it can be secured to bicycle wheels of different sizes. It is composed of a grooved ring with laterally-projecting lugs, to which are adjustably secured by nuts and studs, arms 47 with head pieces 48 abutting against the wheel rim as shown. The head pieces are secured to the rim by screws inserted before the tyre is put on. The tension of the belt is adjusted by an idler pulley 49. Instead of a belt, a sprocket chain may be employed.
Patent GB-190117257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Propelled Road Vehicles.
Inventor: STRAKER SIDNEY SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-08-28
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 17,257. Straker, S. S. Aug. 28. D i sc wheels.- The road wheels of a motor vehicle, as shown in Fig. 3, may consist of two discs of metal plate 16, on which a nave 17 is cast at the centre. The discs are flanged at the circumference to o receive the tyre 19 which is riveted on and then cut into segments.
Patent GB-190120257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Fastenings of Doors for Cold Storage Rooms.
Inventor: JONES ARTHUR WALLINGTON
Filed: 1901-10-10
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 20,257. Jones, A. W. Oct. 10. Latches; padlocks.-A fastening for the door of a cold-storage room &c. is arranged so that the door is tightly closed or slightly opened when the fastening is operated. A plate c secured to the door acts as a bearing for a shaft d provided with hand-levers e. The outer lever e has an extension e' adapted to engage an inclined slot g<1> in a catch piece g secured to the door frame. The plate c is provided with a circular inclined ridge, the upper termination of which forms a stop for the extension e' when free. After the door is closed, the extension e<1> is brought into engagement with the slot g<1>, and the door is forced tightly against the frame. Upon releasing the fastening, the engagement of the extension e<1> with the slot g<1> serves to force the door from the frame. In order to secure the fastening when in the engaged position, a pin g<5> is passed through a hole in the piece g. This pin has an eye which is brought into line with a hole g<3> in a lug on the piece g, and by passing a padlock &c. through the eye and hole g' the fastening is secured.
Patent GB-190121433-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: SMITH TOM VINCENT
Filed: 1901-10-25
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 21,433. Smith, T. V., and Watts, C. J. Oct. 25. Embossing.- The platen of an embossing or gold lettering press is heated electrically. Resistant wire c, such as an alloy of nickel and platinum, is laid to and fro on one surface of an asbestos board b, and looped under tongues formed by notching opposite edges of the board. The wire is then pressed against thin mica or enamel in the back of the platen by a backing of asbestos boards, which may be enclosed by a back plate secured by screws, in order that the wired board may be readily accessible if damaged. Other refractory non-conducting material may be used, and the surface may be grooved to receive the wire. The wire is heated by passing electric current through it.
Patent GB-190126066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door and like Fasteners.
Inventor: PEARMAN MARIE
Filed: 1901-12-20
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 26,066. Pearman, M. Dec. 20. Obstruction bars. -A fastening for doors and the like consists of a bar A, with a bent end a provided with teeth, and having ahole formed therein to receive a bar or bolt B. The bar A is placed against the door jamb or like part, and upon the door &c. being closed, the end a is forced into the woodwork. The bolt B is then inserted through the hole in the bar to secure the door &c., and upon opening the same the bar can be withdrawn. The bolt B is connected to the bar by a chain C.
Patent GB-190205110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Densifying or Rarefying Apparatus
Inventor: SCHWANINGER VITUS
Filed: 1902-02-28
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 5110. Schwaninger, V. Feb. 28. Pumping engines. - Gas is drawn into the chamber 2 through the pipe 13 and expelled through the pipe 4 and a liquid trap 3 by the rise and fall of liquid therein. The liquid is expelled from the chamber 1 by the pressure of air, steam or the like, and its movement is controlled by a float 5, 6, which operates simultaneously the admission valve 8 and exhaust valve 9. The chamber 2 may be connected to the chamber 1 by a pipe and may be placed above it. The pipe 4 may be closed by a non-return valve protected from the corrosive action of the gases by the liquid in the chamber.
Patent GB-190205588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piston Rings
Filed: 1902-03-06
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 5588. Wilson, W. G., and Wilson & Pilcher. March 6. Pistons.-Relates to a method of stopping the gap in a split packing-ring, and of expanding the ring in a steam engine, explosive engine, &c. The ring a is formed with a recess b at each end, and the space thus formed receives a tongue c, which is attached to or formed in one with a spring d of the same width as the ring. The spring lies in the piston-ring groove, and prevents leakage past the ring, and forces the ring outwards. A projection f on the spring enters a hole in the piston e, in order to prevent rotation of the spring and packing-ring. The spring d may carry two tongues, the ring a having corresponding recesses.
Patent GB-190206707-A (GB)
Title: Improved Printing Press.
Inventor: JOISTEN ALBERT
Filed: 1902-03-19
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 6707. Joisten, A. March 19. Platen presses; inking-apparatus.-Relates to an arrangement of platen presses in which an inking- apparatus such as is used in cylinder presses may be employed. The forme f is mounted in a slide X reciprocating in a bed i pivoted at k, and is pressed against the platen g by cams u engaging rollers V. The slide X is reciprocated, to move the forme under the inking-apparatus d, by a crank p connected by a rod o to a lever m pivoted at n on a hanger l fixed to the slide X. The upper end of the lever m has a roller r engaging the upper curved part of a recess s in the banger l. As the slide X reverses its movement, the roller r moves from one side of the recess to the other, producing a dwell in the movement of the slide, while the cams u press the forme against the platen. The inking- apparatus is in frames b, and is similar to that of cylinder presses. The sheets are carried between the platen and forme by bands h in the usual way.
Patent GB-190207163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Spraying Liquid Fuel.
Inventor: POWER EDWARD HARRISON
Filed: 1902-03-24
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 7163. Power, E. H., [Swensson, J. D.]. March 24. Liquid-fuel fittings. - For spraying liquid fuel, apparatus is provided consisting of a tubular vessel a charged with the liquid under pressure and fitted with a removable strainer d, through which the liquid passes to a series of nozzles f. In front of each nozzle is a pyramidal disperser h with its apex in line with the jet. Enclosing the nozzles is a perforated guard-tube k.
Patent GB-190210217-A (GB)
Title: Game Resembling Whist and Appliances for Use in Playing it.
Inventor: BARCLAY WILLIAM ADAM
Filed: 1902-05-03
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 10,217. Barclay, W. A. May 3. Card games.-Relates to a game resembling whist, and appliances for use in playing it. Four packs of cards are used, and the game is played according to the rules of whist, but after each game is played the "hands" are separated and placed in distinctivelycoloured envelopes, so that they can be replayed under a different allotment at a later stage. A series of sixteen indicating-cards are used to regulate the play. One of these indicating-cards, i.e. that for the fourth game, is shown in Fig. 4. It shows centrally the number of the game on a coloured disc, which indicates the colour of the envelopes containing the hands to be played, and further gives the trump suit and the position of the player who leads. The envelopes are marked to show the numbers of the games in which they are used, and their allotment to the players. Sixteen supplementary indicators may be used to give a greater variation in the trumps. The last indicator is provided with pockets to receive the envelopes from which the cards are taken, to prevent error in replacing the " hands."