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Patent GB-189705676-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cash Register and Indicator.
Inventor: FRYDMANE JULES
Filed: 1897-03-03
Granted: 1898-03-03
Abstract: 5676. Frydmane, J. March 3. Receipts, checking and recording. - The amount of each transaction is written with a copying-pencil on a block B<3> carried by a tray B, Fig. 12, and is set up, together with an indication to show the nature of the transaction, on graduated pivoted pieces a, the required ones of which are turned at right-angles. This tray is then inserted into the apparatus, so as to thrust inwards the slide A against the action of the spring Z, Fig. 1, carrying with it a frame E and spring stamp F with numbering and dating mechanism G. In the forward movement the stamp is forced down by the incline on the lever J to take an impression on the recordstrip X, which passes from the storage roller I over damping-rollers R, R, R to feed-rollers P and a winding-on roller Q geared to one of them. The record-strip is fed in the return stroke by a slip pawl 0 and ratchet. The spring L gives the lever some play, to allow for the varying thickness of the block B<3> as the sheets are torn off. A series of rods G are carried by a frame also depressed by a roller running on a cam, and such rods as lie above the pivoted pieces which have been turned at right-angles are held up so as to engage the lips K<1> on sliding pieces H<1> drawing forward racks N<1> a distance proportionate to the amounts marked on the pivoted pieces. The racks N<1> gear with pinions P<1> operating Geneva and differential "carrying" gear to actuate registering-discs A<2>, by which the total of all the transactions is recorded. The rims of the wheels S' are extended laterally as flanges, and during the return stroke these wheels are moved laterally so that the flanges engage the wheels T' and hold the register at the point to which it has been moved. The amount of each transaction is displayed to the purchaser by discs O<4> set by segments x on the lever M<4> engaging pinions N<4> ; the lever is given the required throw by a stepped cam J<4> on the wheel S. The steps are continued as flanges (not shown) to retain the lever, and so the discs O<4>, in position until, at the end of the return movement, the wheel S' moves laterally and frees the lever, allowing it to fall. The discs O<4> are connected by sleeves to printing- discs H<4>, by which a duplicate record is printed on a strip X<3>. The impression is made by a platen on the spring lever F<3> operated by a projection on the travelling frame ; this lever also carries a pawl I<4> acting on a ratchet-wheel G<4> for feeding the strip X<3>. Hanging fingers b<4> are provided to force the pivoted pieces a back to normal position as the block B is withdrawn from the apparatus.. A complete stroke in either direction is ensured by a rack and reversing-pawl. A bolt is also provided to lock the block and the tray A together during the movement in either direction.
Patent GB-189709564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising and Lowering Arc Lamps.
Inventor: DAVY WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1897-04-14
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 9564. Davy, W. J., and Thomas-Davies, G. April 14. Supporting lamps.-An arc lamp is hung by a cord passed over rollers in the curved top of a hollow post, to a winch, Fig. 6, in the lower part of the post. A ratchet-wheel g on the winch is engaged by a pawl h to hold the lamp raised. The pawl and winch are carried in a bridge-piece c. The winch is accessible only through a small hole in the post, where the barrel of a handle l may be inserted to engage the square end b of the winch. To disengage the pawl h when the lamp is to be lowered, it has an arm i which may be engaged in a slot s of a sleeve m, provided with a handle and loose on the barrel of the handle l. The lamp may be attached to the cord and connected in circuit as described in Specification No. 8906, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189709698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in mechanism for Starting the Syphons of Flushing Cisterns.
Inventor: DRAYSON WALTER BROWN HARVEY
Filed: 1897-04-15
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 9698. Drayson, W. B. H. April 15. Water-waste preventers, siphon-discharge. The short leg is formed to a circular arc at the centre of which, and on the siphon itself, the axle D of the starting-piston E is mounted. A recess may be formed at K, or the piston may have elastic edges to allow the flush to pass. A hollow is made in the bottom of the cistern to accommodate the siphon.
Patent GB-189713994-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Conduit or Extractor for Fermented Liquors and the like.
Inventor: VENN JOSEPH AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1897-06-08
Granted: 1897-07-24
Abstract: 13,994. Venn, J. A. June 8. Butt and flange joints; clip and sleeve joints; couplings, disconnectible.- These are for use in apparatus for raising and drawing off beer and the like, glass tubes C, with bends, if necessary, being employed. The tube C is attached by a union nut B<5> to a vulcanite nozzle B which is screwed to the beer engine. The tube preferably abuts against a shoulder B<8> within the nozzle, and a rubber washer is compressed round it by the nut B<5>. For coupling intermediate lengths of tube together, a vulcanite sleeve D is used, and is secured to the tubes in the way already described. The tubes abut against one another inside the sleeve, which can be moved up or down when the union nuts are loosened so as to release a length of tube if required.
Patent GB-189715180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sealing Wax.
Inventor: WATKINS PHILIP STEER
Filed: 1897-06-24
Granted: 1897-07-31
Abstract: 15,180. Watkins, P. S., and Nunn, P. J. June 24. Sealing-wax.-In order to obviate the trouble and waste of breaking up the moulded sticks or cakes of sealing-wax when it is to be melted for use, the components of the sealing-wax are finely powdered and mixed together, the whole being kept in the powdered condition.
Patent GB-189718030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spring Arrangements for Cycles.
Inventor: WRONSKI JOHN ANDRE
Filed: 1897-07-31
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 18,030. Wronski, J. A. July 31 Forks; frames; driving-mechanism.-Relates to spring arrangements for intercepting vibration in cycles. The Figures show the application to a bicycle. The front forks A, Figs. 1 and 7, are mounted in ball bearings at the foot of the steering- post. An arm C formed on the steering-post has fingers e, one of which passes through a slot in a cylinder E carried by the forks, and is engaged on one side by a spring D<1>, and on the other side by a pad as shown. The tension of the spring D<1> can be adjusted by the screw H. The other finger acts on the outside of the cylinder E. This arrangement enables the forks to give slightly as shown in Fig. 1. The rear forks, Figs. 1 and 5, are similarly pivoted, and have arms Z connected by a spring arrangement j to the frame. In a modification, the spring arrangement j is secured to the bottom bracket, and is connected by a rod to the lower end of the forks. The driving-mechanism is modified to permit the motion of the forks x, the power being conveyed from the crank chain-wheel to a wheel m keyed to the axle Y, Fig. 5. A third wheel n keyed to the axle Y is connected by a chain to a chain-wheel on the driving-wheel.
Patent GB-189721153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Measuring and Delivering given Quantities of Material, and for Feeding Paper for Packing the same.
Inventor: RICHARDSON HENRY
Filed: 1897-09-15
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 21,153. Richardson, H. Sept. 15. Agitating flour and pulverulent materials.-Relates to apparatus for delivering definite quantities of flour and other powder upon paper fed automatically for packing purposes. The material is passed from a hopper 14, where it is stirred by a blade 17 on the rotating shaft C, down the passage 14<b> and falls on to the upper of two rotating plates 22, 21 driven by bevel gear in opposite directions and having similarly-spaced peripheral holes. The powder is thus distributed over the bottom of a receptacle 14<a>, in which rotates a cone 27 and a ring 31 carrying a horizontal stirrer moving over the base of the receptacle and a vertical blade travelling round the walls of the delivery tube. By these means the powder is passed loosely and freely into the measuring-chamber 15 of an intermittently-rotating cylinder 35. The axle of the chain pulley 42 and of the cylinder 35 are connected by a spring which is constantly being wound up, while pins on the pulley acting on an escapement pawl free the cylinder 35 at intervals and allow it to rotate to discharge its contents and then to return for refilling. The wrapping-paper 53 is fed at intervals over the band 10 by the flanges on another pulley, which flanges are partially cut away to allow of periods of rest. A pin on the pulley actuates a knife which cuts off the paper in required lengths. The bottom 36 of the measure 15 is adjustable by means of a screw 37.
Patent GB-189722368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the use of Bakers in Moulding Dough into Tea-cakes, Buns, and the like.
Inventor: DOBSON CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1897-09-29
Granted: 1898-11-29
Abstract: 22,368. Dobson, C., and Balcarras, R. K. Sept. 29. Moulding dough into teacakes, buns, tops and bottoms of loaves, &c. The dough is given a gyratory movement while on a dished table by a rotary presser. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. In this form there are three boards or tables 1 having shallow recesses 1a and adapted to be moved one at a time below the pressers 3. The pressers are carried in a board or holder 2, and have dome-shaped bottoms to engage the lumps of dough placed on the table. The bottoms are perforated to allow dry flour to pass through. The holder 2 is fixed to crank discs 8, 8a carried by shafts 9, 9a rotated by the mechanism shown or by other suitable means. The shafts have bearings in brackets secured to a sliding frame 17, which is counterweighted by weights 18 and may be lowered together with the holder 2 by the operator placing his foot on the bar 21. The tables 1 are moved by tappets 6a carried on an endless band suitably operated.
Patent GB-189723128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lifting Tackle.
Inventor: SCHERMULY WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-08
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 23,128. Schermuly, W. Oct. 8. Pulley - blocks.-The two pulleys b, b<1> are mounted upon a shaft c<1> with a short middle length c<2> of rectangular section. The boss nf each pulley is recessed for a part of its depth to a similar section. By the displacement of the shaft c<1> longitudinally, therefore, the pulleys may either be locked together or be left free to rotate independently. The chain or rope may be led through an eye g with a roller i forming a removable side.
Patent GB-189724885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portieres or Door Curtain Rods, and in Fixing the same in Position.
Inventor: WEST JOHN BENJAMIN
Filed: 1897-10-27
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 24,885. West, J. B. Oct. 27. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-The door curtain rod R is pivoted on a pin r' on a bracket A fixed to the door frame. By means of a clamp c<1>, c<2> a rod C is fixed to the other end of the rod. The rod C bears on a grooved pulley b<1> carried on an arm B fixed to the door. On opening the door, the curtain is slightly raised, and then it remains at the same height till the door is fully open ; the reverse action occurs on shutting the door.
Patent GB-189728938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treating Wood for the purpose of Rendering it Non-inflammable or for Preserving it.
Inventor: SIMPSON HENRY VALENTINE
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 28,938. Simpson, H. V. Dec. 7. Wood, treating for preserving &c.-Relates to a method of treating woods of all kinds so as to impregnate them to a considerable depth with various substances. The wood is first subjected to a vacuum in a condition of moist heat, and then to a solvent such as water or methylated spirit to thoroughly open the pores, such solvent being used with a saponifying-medium. The preservative fireproofing-solution is now applied, pressure being used to assist the impregnation. After impregnation, the wood may be subjected to a hardening-solution, such as salts of zinc or alum. Size or gelatine may be mixed with the fireproofing- materials, to prevent rusting of nails &c. driven into the wood.
Patent GB-189729668-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance or Tool for Detaching Scale from Boiler Plates.
Inventor: MINTO JOHN CLEMENT
Filed: 1897-12-15
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 29,668. Minto, J. C., and Minto, W. Dec. 15. Incrustation, removing.-Relates to chipping-apparatus for removing scale in narrow water spaces of marine or other boilers which are inaccessible to an ordinary chisel. The weighted segment a, or other convenient piece carrying a chipping-tool e, is pivoted on a rod b which is suspended from the stays of the boiler or other suitable support. It is operated by the rod d, being supported laterally by an adjustable stay j, which may have a spring k. The rod b is preferably attached to the clamp f, by means of a frictional connection, such as an india-rubber sleeve, which allows of adjustment.
Patent GB-189802646-A (GB)
Title: Napery Calendering Machine.
Inventor: APPLEYARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-02-02
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 2646. Appleyard, J. Feb. 2. Ironing-machines.-The drum 0 is covered with felt and cotton cloth, and is raised into contact with the polishing-rollers P by means of screws U actuated by hand-wheels a. The polishing-rollers P are heated internally by gas, and their bearing blocks N are provided with screwed studs Q carrying compression springs R. The toothed wheel C is keyed to the shaft K, and is driven by the small toothed wheel A on the driving-shaft H. The polishing-rollers P are driven by the loose toothed wheel D, which gears with the wheel B so that the surface velocity of the polishing-rollers P is greater than that of the drum O. Where a large difference in surface velocity is not required, the wheels C, A may be dispensed with, and the wheel D keyed to the shaft K. Guards V prevent the articles from following the rollers P.
Patent GB-189803641-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supply Cisterns for Water Closets.
Inventor: SMALL FRANCIS ALBERT
Filed: 1898-02-14
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 3641. Small, F. A. Feb. 14. Waste-water preventers.-The rocking-lever d, fastened to a cross-bar e', has on one side of its fulcrum, a pendent hook g, which engages with the float lever c, and on the other a pendent rod with a detent f<1> which, when the pull is operated, engages with a pawl f and is thus locked. In this way the float lever c is locked during the emptying of the cistern. A second float lever i<1>, pivoted at j, is fitted with an adjustable tail-piece j<1>, which, when the water has fallen to a certain level, strikes an L-shaped lever k which, bearing upon the rod f, pushes it away from engagement with the pawls f and thus allows the lever d to fall and close the outlet a<1>.
Patent GB-189803835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators suitable for Cycle and other Lamps.
Inventor: HARRISON GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1898-02-16
Granted: 1899-02-16
Abstract: 3835. Harrison, G. H. Feb. 16. Acetylene lamps.-Relates to acetylene lamps for velocipedes and other purposes. Water from the upper chamber A of the generator, passing, under the control of a screw E, through a hole H in the central partition P, percolates through a piece of cane C in the tube F and through lateral openings 0 in the tube B<1> to a piece of felt or other absorbent material G in the carbide chamber B. Should the gas be generated too quickly, it escapes through the cane C to the water chamber A, and thence through a hole provided for the purpose to the atmosphere. When the lamp is not in use, the water supply may be entirely cut off by the screw E, and the carbide chamber B may be withdrawn for recharging by unscrewing the bottom H.
Patent GB-189804007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Opera and similar Glasses.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-02-17
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 4007. Boult, A. J., [Schaffhirt, O.]. Feb. 17. Opera-glasses.-The objective and eye-glass frames a, g are connected by collapsable bellows h, h. They carry respectively guide-rods b, f to parts c, c and x, x on which are pivoted the ends of lazy-tongs d, d, e, e operated by finger-pieces d<1>, d<2>. The right-hand parts c and x slide on the guiderods as the glasses are folded. To retain the focus adjustment when once found, a screw stop l is arranged on a screw k; or this may be on a separate spindle adjusted by a milled head from the side.
Patent GB-189807848-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Heat Non-conducting Composition or Paint.
Inventor: PENROSE ENRIQUE KEANE
Filed: 1898-04-01
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 7848. Penrose, E. K., Mallison, J., Ottolenghi, L., and Ottolenghi, E. April 1. Paints, materials for.-Relates to paints specially adapted for protecting iron buildings and the like from the effects of extreme heat and cold. The juices of plants of the families of agaves, aloes, opuntias, and cactus are employed. The composition preferably used consists of Agave americana, Agave mexicana, Agave sisalana, or Aloe vulgaris, Opuntia vulgaris, and quince seeds, which are soaked in water, and to the extract quicklime is added.
Patent GB-189816821-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means of Enveloping Sensitive Photographic Films and Plates for Transport and Exposure in the Camera.
Inventor: WHITFIELD GEORGE CORPE
Filed: 1898-08-03
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 16,821. Whitfield, G. C. Aug. 3. Dark slides; envelopes for packing plates and the like.-Relates to an envelope for enclosing photographic plates and films during transport &c., which may also be used as a dark slide. In Fig. 1, the envelope with enclosed film is shown in position in the camera. The outer envelope or frame a is folded over at three sides as at b to form a sheath in which the inner envelope d slides up and down. The envelope d consists of a flat bag of flexible opaque material which is pushed over the top of the film, passing right down inside the margin b when the envelope is closed. To open the envelope for exposure, the bag d is drawn up between two rollers k and i. These rollers may or may not be geared together, or pressed together by springs j. The film or plate A is attached to the lower end of the sheath a by wire staples or cement. Double dark slides or envelopes on the same principle are described.
Patent GB-189823521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pneumatic Tyres and to Means for Securing the same on Wheel-rims.
Inventor: COLLIER ARTHUR THOMAS
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 23,521. Collier, A. T. Nov. 8. Tyres, pneumatic &c.-Relates to tyres having two separate air tubes, the outer of which may be replaced by a solid rubber tyre, and to means for attaching the tyre to the rim. The outer canvas or similar cover C, shown extended in Fig. 2, is formed by bending a strip back upon itself so as to give tubular edges a', a<2>, inner flaps b, b<1>, and overlapping edges c. The tread part is protected by a rubber strip d, and the flap3 b, b<1> engage together to form two chambers for the air tubes A, B. The edge a<1> receives a helical metallic lining k in which is placed a normally inextensible wire f, of which the ends are connected together by a rotatable right - and - left - handed screw coupling l. This coupling may be partially surrounded by a curved plate g secured to one edge of the cover, and to this plate are connected the ends of a helical spring e lying within the edge a<2> of the cover. The edge a' overlaps the edge a<2>, and Fig. 6 shows the curved parts f<1>, h<1> of the wire f and spring e which are employed to enable the edges to pass the centrally-placed valve stems a<3>. Ordinary inflating-valves may be employed, or the outer air tube B may be inflated through a rubber tube which is normally closed by the air pressure in the inner air tube A or by other means. Fig. 9 shows a section of a modification, in which the outer air chamber is replaced by a solid rubber tyre E, which is separated from the inner air tube by lacing G and side wires F, F<1>. The lacing and wires may be embedded in the rubber tyre E, or the tyre may have grooves to receive thickenings on the edges of the flaps b, b<1>.
Patent GB-189826509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Tricycles.
Inventor: GREFFE JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 26,509. Greffe, J. Dec. 15. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to motor tricycles. The driving and steering wheel A is keyed to the supported shaft a of an electric, ' thermic,' or other motor suspended from bars of a T-iron ring B mounted to turn on rollers e carried by the polygonal framing E of the tricycle. The steering is effected by the rods D attached to the ring B. The motor described and its connections constitute an independent tractor for a two-wheel carriage.
Patent GB-189826850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Cake Forming Apparatus.
Inventor: EUSTON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-12-20
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 26,850. Euston, A. Dec. 20. Moulding food for animals.-Relates to means for moulding heated meal into "green cakes," preparatory to their being placed in presses for extracting the oil and forming oilcakes. In Fig. 2, L represents the kettle containing heated meal, and N represents a series of inclined blades revolving over the bottom of the kettle, in which an opening H is formed having inclined edges I and J. A bar or knife K is arranged across the opening H. The mould E is hinged to a reciprocating table D, and is formed with bevelled edges. A number of wires are stretched across the top of the mould, to ensure that the meal is evenly pressed into the mould by the action of the blades N. An arrangement of gearing for reciprocating the mould E under the kettle L is described. When the cake is formed, the mould E is raised, as shown in dotted lines, and the cake left on the table D is wrapped in cloth, as usual, and removed to the oil press.
Patent GB-189904855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Apparatus for Ascertaining Weight, Strength, and Height, for Use in Combination or Separately.
Inventor: PENGELLY ABRAHAM
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 4855. Pengelly, A. March 6. Measures of length; dynamometers.-Relates to a combined height-measuring, strength-testing, and weighing-apparatus, the elements of which may, however, be used separately. Cylinders D float in receivers a containing water, and a weighing- platform M is suspended from them by rods L and a bridge K. The cylinders are graduated and the receivers provided with glass panes, so that the height to which the water rises on the scale can be read. A platform N, hinged to one receptacle, can be turned down to rest upon supports Q, Q, and can then be used by a person wishing to test his strength. This he does by pulling on handles P connected by cords passing over pulleys 0 to the bridge K. The height-measuring apparatus consists of a cylinder R in which is a float v carrying a rod s with measuring-arm T and pointer. The receivers are preferably connected by a pipe fitted with a drain tap, but one cylinder only may be used, and the indicator may be a gauge glass or a graduated rod carried in a tube by a float.