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Patent GB-189800982-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Travelling Trunks and Boxes.
Inventor: HEFFER CECIL JOHN
Filed: 1898-01-13
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 982. Heffer, C. J. Jan. 13. Desks.-Relates to trunks fitted with drawers and removable fronts. The removable front is arranged to slide in a recess in the top, bottom, or side of the trunk, and may be provided with pivots so that, when fully withdrawn from the recess, it may be turned into the closed position. When the front, having pivots, is drawn from the upper compartment shown in Fig. 1, it may be supported by upright supports in a suitable position for use as a writing-desk.
Patent GB-189803565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Stripping and Cleaning of Carding Engine Flats.
Inventor: PHILIPSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-02-12
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 3565. Philipson, W. Feb. 12. Carding - engines.-The flats are stripped and cleaned by means of a stripping-comb and brush which are reciprocated by means of a cam and lever system 0, L, h, and are caused to move along a different path during their return movement so that they will pass above the already cleaned flat, and will be themselves cleaned by a stationary toothed flat D. In Fig. 1, the ends of the stripping-comb and brush slide upon rods J, which are pivoted at K and may be supported in two positions by catch levers S. During the downward movement of the stripping-comb, the upper end of each lever is in its lowest position, but when the stripping-comb reaches its lowest position the levers J are overbalanced and their upper ends are supported in their highest position by the catches S, until, on the return movement of the comb, the brush disengages the catches S and allows the levers to fall into the position shown ready for the cleaning of the next flat. Weighted levers, springs, &c. may be employed to assist the downward movement of the parts. In a modification, a cam-groove containing a pivoted gravity switch is employed in place of each of the levers J.
Patent GB-189803797-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices or Appliances for use in Making or Building up Cycle Wheels and the like.
Inventor: AUSTEN CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1898-02-15
Granted: 1899-03-15
Abstract: 3797. Austen, C. T. Feb. 15. Studs, screwing into place.-Relates to means for screwing the nipples on to the spokes of cycle wheels and the like, and refers especially to the apparatus described in Specifications No. 10.572, A.D. 1895, No. 23,204, A.D. 1996, and No. 5832, A.D. 1897. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 a sectional elevation. The pinion q is formed with a long boss 1, to which the sliding sleeve 3 is connected by the key 2. Secured to one end of the sleeve is a hollow tool 4. the end of which engages with a slot in the nipple 8 and, on rotation, screws it on to the spoke 9. As the nipple screws on to the spoke, it projects through the nipple and forces back the spindle m, thus releasing the mechanism as described in Specification No. 5832, A.D. 1897. The arm 6 steadies the wheel rim 7, and has a slotted end 10 to allow the spoke nipple to be placed in position. The invention is applicable to hand or power-driven machines.
Patent GB-189812124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction or Production of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: MARTIN PATRICK ALPHONSUS
Filed: 1898-05-28
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 12,124. Martin, P. A. May 28. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.- Relates to tyres of the class described in Specification No. 17,789, A.D. 1897, in which the thickened edges of the tyre pass over the edges of the rim and fit within inverted channels therein. The improvement consists in making each thickened edge in the form of a flat ring b by cutting it from a sheet of rubber, metal, leather, or the like. The ring, which may be enclosed in a cover c, is attached to the tyre a by canvas, cement, or other means. In the form shown in Fig. 7, the ring is formed in sections b<1>, which are riveted together at b<3>.
Patent GB-189812747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: FONTEINE HERMAN ANTHONY
Filed: 1898-06-07
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 12,747. Fonteine, H. A., and Kellet, T. S June 7. Tyres, pneumatic ; felloes or rims.-A series of inflatable bulbs 9, having beaded edges 8, are attached to the rim by means of clamping-bands 7 screwing on to annular ribs 6 on the said rim. The bulbs communicate with one another by passages 11 extending through enlargements 10 of the rim. 12 is the inflating-valve. If a bulb is punctured it is removed and fitted with an internal film of fabric.
Patent GB-189815212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Calcium Carbide, whereby the Conversion of same into Acetylene Gas may be retarded without the Aid of any Mechanical Devices.
Inventor: DILLBERG GUSTAF
Filed: 1898-07-11
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 15,212. Dillberg, G. July 11. Calcium carbide.-Relates to treating calcium carbide so that the subsequent production of acetylene is retarded. A preferred method consists in introducing the crushed carbide into a melted mixture of naphthalene and resin, and stirring until of a semi-solid consistency, when the mixture is compressed into moulds. On cooling, it is ready for use.
Patent GB-189815436-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Filling the Paper-tubes of Cigarettes with Tobacco.
Inventor: HAGELBERG GUSTAF ADOLF
Filed: 1898-07-13
Granted: 1899-07-13
Abstract: 15,436. Hagelberg, G. A., and Lindel÷f, L. July 13. Gigarette-making machines.-Relates to a machine for filling the paper tubes of cigarettes with tobacco. The main driving-shaft 4 has a pinion 5 mounted upon it which gears with a wheel 21 on a shaft 18 carrying a belt pulley 22. This pulley drives, through a belt 27, a shaft 29 which, by means of toothed and belt gearing, transmits motion to two belts 36 and 37. The pinion 5 is coupled to the shaft 4 by means of a pawl and ratchet disc so that an intermittent motion may be given to the belts. A slide 12, provided with a cutting-knife 50, is supported upon a standard 48, and receives its motion from a lever 40 actuated by a grooved cam 10 on the shaft 4. The motion of the slide is adjusted by a screw 42. A vertical slide 13, provided with a knife edge to co-operate with the knife 50, is also supported on the standard 48 and is actuated by a lever 44 and a cam 11. The slide 13 is attached to a piece 51, Fig. 5, which has a semi-cylindrical cavity at the edge which, together with a similar piece, forms a tube for the tobacco. The continuation of this tube is formed by a tube 54, Fig. 2, in which a plunger 55 reciprocates periodically. This plunger receives its motion from a rod 62, which is actuated by the crank-pin 15 engaging the slotted link 63, and is connected to the plunger 55 by a connecting-piece 59. The empty paper tubes are fed forward to the forming-tube 54 by means of a grooved roller 65. The roller receives a rotary motion from pins fixed to the guide 13 which engage a gear-wheel on the supporting-shaft and a reciprocating motion from stops 71, 72 on the rod 62. A pair of spring-controlled grippers actuated by a cam 16, intermediate levers, and a wedge piece hold the paper tubes fast to the tube 54 while they are being filled with tobacco. In the operation of the machine, the trough formed by the belts 27, 36, 37 is filled with tobacco, which is carried as a string to the guides 12 and cut by means of the knife 50. The slide 12 pushes the tobacco under the slide 13, which moves down, thereby causing the piece 51 to compress the tobacco into a tubular form. The plunger 55 now moves forward and pushes the tobacco into the paper tube, which is then released by the grippers and carried away by the roller 65.
Patent GB-189816093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Billiard Tables.
Inventor: BEHRENS OTTO
Filed: 1898-07-23
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 16,093. Behrens, O. July 23. Billiards, tables for. The tables are constructed for easily taking to pieces, putting together, and levelling. The rails c<1> carrying the cushions c are provided with dowels d which pass through holes in the bed f and are secured by keys e. Each leg is formed in two parts, an upper part a<1>, which is permanently fixed to a plate b secured to the bed, and a lower part a, the lower having projecting parts fitting into hollows in the former as shown, or vice versÔ. The projecting parts may be screw pins provided with a projecting milled collar by which the screw may be rotated to lead the table. The lower.end of the part a may have a downwardlyprojecting peg to fit into a hole in a socket plate screwed to the floor.
Patent GB-189821222-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Reversing Gear for Boats, Motor Cars, and other purposes.
Inventor: CORNELIS WILLEM
Filed: 1898-10-08
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 21,222. Cornelis, W. Oct. 8. Driving-gear for boat propollers.-Relates to a driving-gear by which the boat can be stopped or reversed without altering the speed or direction of the motor. It is shown as applied to a screw propeller. On the motor shaft F is secured a wheel E, and on the screw shaft A is secured an internally-geared wheel B, the face of which is grooved. A disc D, loosely mounted on the shaft F, carries a number of equidistant studs I, on which are pinions gearing with the wheels E and B. Surrounding the wheel B is a ring P, having lugs Q sliding in guides to prevent it from rotating. This ring is grooved to engage the disc, which is also grooved. By means of a spindle M the ring P can be drawn into contact with the disc D, which is thereby locked so that the wheel B is driven in the opposite direction to the shaft F. Or the disc D may be forced by the spring G into contact with the wheel B, which then rotates in the same direction as the shaft F. A brake strap surrounding the disc may take the place of the ring P.
Patent GB-189823398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mixing, Stirring or Agitating Apparatus.
Inventor: BIEHLER ALFRED
Filed: 1898-11-07
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 23,398. Biehler, A. Nov. 7. Churns.-Relates to a mixing and agitating apparatus applicable for producing butter. The oppositelyrotating spindles 9, 11, driven by pinions in gear with a wheel 6, carry beaters 1, 2, of the form shown, the tips of which are bent backwards.
Patent GB-189826165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Time Measure for Gas Stoves and other Lighting with Coin Freed Mechanism.
Inventor: GLOVER RICHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1898-12-10
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 26,165. Glover, R. T., and Glover, J. G Dec. 10. Gas meters.-A dipping bell valve P is lifted to connect two pipes k, l when a lever L is left free to the action of a spring N by the retrocession from a strap K of an arm H on a rotary disc G, after prepayment has enabled the disc to be turned. Turning the disc also winds up clockwork which reverses it. The valve may be at any time closed and the clock stopped by using a cam T acting on the lever L, or the arrangement may be such as to allow only continuous delivery. Coin action.-The rotary disc bears a set of open radial pockets D, one of which, chosen according to the unit of supply, is made available by a covering-disc E having a single radial slot F. The coin connects the exposed pocket with a split radial arm which is turned by a handle to a stop I. The insertion slot in the casing is in a disc hung on a hook and secured by a padlock.
Patent GB-189925644-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Freed Apparatus for Displaying Pictures and Operating Musical Appliances.
Inventor: COOP THOMAS
Filed: 1899-12-28
Granted: 1900-12-28
Abstract: 25,644. Coop, T. Dec. 28. Switches.-By a coin dropping on the free end of a lever terminal K its other end is raised into a pair of spring jaws H, constituting the other terminal. A wave wheel M, which is driven by the current, bears an arm m which eventually disengages the lever terminal.
Patent GB-190002021-A (GB)
Title: Improved Joint for Closets.
Inventor: HARVEY HENRY
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 2021. Harvey, H. Feb. 1. Spigot-and-socket joints for closets. For connecting the soil-pipe to the closet outlet, the metal tube or collar A is fitted on to the outlet and secured thereto by the packing-ring E, and receives at the other end the soil-pipe. The outlet may abut against the shoulder A<x> of the collar A. The elastic packing is packed by the inner tube C. A ring may be fitted over the packing-ring between the collar A and the outlet pipe, which has a boss or flange at the end, or the packing-ring may be clamped between the upper part of the collar, which is narrow, and a clamping-ring. Two or more similar joints may be formed in pieces which form union or junction pieces.
Patent GB-190003057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Burning Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, and other Combustible Liquids for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: REY JEAN MARC BARTHELEMY
Filed: 1900-02-15
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 3057. Rey, J. M. B., and Rey, J. A. Feb. 15. Vapour burners.-Relates to burners using hydrocarbons, alcohols, and other combustible liquids for heating purposes. The liquid fuel is vaporized while passing through a coil 1 in the mouth of the burner. The vapour passes through the tube 8, which contains metal gauze or bundles of wire, and is delivered into the lower end of a tube 2 constructed at its middle part, as shown. A current of air is thus induced, which mixes with the vapour in the tube 2 and is ignited above. The air is heated before admixture with the vapour by passing downwards between the casing 19 and the tube 2. The coil 1 may be placed outside the burner tube.
Patent GB-190004134-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Processes for Enriching or Carburetting Coal and other Gases for Illuminating Purposes and in Appliances connected therewith.
Inventor: TULLY CORNELIUS BRITTIFFEE
Filed: 1900-03-05
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 4134. Tully, C. B. March 5. Carburetting.-The apparatus consists of a cylindrical vessel a, through the centre of which passes a vertical tube c, having branches f, and openings g, d at the top and bottom respectively. Through the tube c passes a smaller tube j, having a strainer k at its lower open end, and a side branch tube r on its external part, above which it is connected to a pump i operated by hand or by power. The delivery of the pump leads through a sighting or tell-tale device n to a sprayer, which may consist of a coil m perforated on its lower side. The rod p of a float p<1> passes through a tube o inserted in the plate e. The tube has a transparent cap o' on which is marked a scale. Within the cylinder is a perforated grating h, upon which pieces of porous material q are placed. Suitable valves are arranged as indicated. A suitable hydrocarbon, such as naphtha, is drawn by the pump i through the tube r and delivered by the coil m over the porous material. The liquid which is not absorbed therein collects in the lower portion u, and, when the indicator shows that sufficient hydrocarbon has been supplied, the pump is stopped and the valves altered. The gas to be carburetted is then passed through the carburetter, either (1) through the socket f<1>, openings v, upwards through the porous material, and thence through the openings g to the tubes c, f, and f<2>, or (2) in the reverse direction, entering at f<2>, passing downwards through the porous material, and leaving at f<1>. At intervals hydrocarbon is pumped up from the lower part u, and sprinkled over the porous material. According to the Provisional Specification, the side tube r is connected to the tube o, which acts both as a charging-pipe and a gauge-rod guide; and also, instead of both tubes f, passing through the casing to the tube c as shown, one of them is simply fixed to the outer side of the casing opposite its opening.
Patent GB-190005617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Boilers applicable for Hot Water Heating Apparatus.
Inventor: NEWSUM GEORGE
Filed: 1900-03-26
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 5617. Newsum, G., and Newsum, F. March 26. Furnaces for heating water.-A boiler for hotwater apparatus for heating buildings and the like is shown in Fig. 2. The firebox D is corrugated and wagon-shaped, having au arched crown. Fuel is fed through the hopper E, the products of combustion escaping through the opening G, or through an opening provided at the other end of the boiler.
Patent GB-190006157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting the Teeth of Wheels.
Inventor: DORMAN WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 6157. Dorman, W. H. April 3. Planing and shaping.-A machine for cutting bevel-gears has a reciprocating tool d, its cutting- line passing through the apex c of the generating- cone. The blank is mounted on a mandrel b, having suitable dividing-apparatus b<7>, and mounted in a bracket b<4> oscillating about a horizontal axis b<8> passing through the point c at right-angles to the path of the tool. The pivot b<8> is carried by a bracket b<9> oscillating on a vertical pivot b<10> secured directly under the point c to a bed-plate i. The bracket b<4> is oscillated by a toothed segment e engaging a rack e<1> on a slide e<2>, fed by an ordinary ratchet feed, and carried by the bracket b<9>. Former plates g, g<1>, for rocking the bracket b<9>, are adjustably secured to a slide g<4> on the slide e', and engage with stationary knife-edges h, h<1> respectively. The corresponding former plate and knife-edge are kept in contact by one of two springs h', h<3>, either of which can be put in tension by a hand-lever h<8>, pivoted on an arm h<10> on the bracket b<9>. The movement of the slide e<2> may be imparted to a greater, less, or equal extent to the slide g<4> by a link k<2>, rocking arm k<5>, and toothed segment k<11>, the link pivots being adjustable in a slot k on the slide e' and a slot k<8> in the rocking arm. This differential movement and the adjustability of the former plates on the slide allow different wheels to be cut with the same former plates. A single tooth-shaped plate may be used engaging between a pair of knife-edges. The knife-edges are adjustable lengthwise of the former plate, and also laterally by an amount equal to the distance between them. The tool d has more or less rounded corners, and cuts opposite sides of a tooth with opposite corners. The blank is finely adjusted by setting the rack e' by means of screws e<4> so that the tool just skims the blank. The two feeds then cause the blank to move so that one side of a tooth is cut. The feed is then stopped, the blank returned, and then advanced one step by the dividing-apparatus. After one side of all the teeth has been cut, the bed-plate is shifted laterally on the frame j an amount equal to the thickness of the tool, so that the line of travel of the second corner of the tool passes through the point c. The segment e may be angularly adjustable on the bracket b<4>, so that blanks of widely different angles may be cut without an excessive length of rack.
Patent GB-190009762-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Substance for Preserving Nickel-plate and the like, whilst Subjected to Heat, and Analogous Purposes.
Inventor: GARNER HENRY
Filed: 1900-05-28
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 9762. Garner, H. May 28. Coating surfaces, compositions for; preservative compositions.-For protecting nickel and like plate from heat in brazing, bending, and other operations, a mixture of borax and boric acid with water or other suitable liquid is applied as a coating on the parts to be heated. The coating can be wiped off when the brazing &c. is completed.
Patent GB-190014928-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Distributing Paste, Glue, or similar Substances.
Inventor: JACOBS ARTHUR I
Filed: 1900-08-21
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 14,928. Jacobs, A. I., and Smyth Manufacturing Co. Aug. 21. Glueing.-Relates to a machine for distributing glue or other adhesives on paper, cloth, &c. The paper &c. is fed by the roll 5 and the apron 33 and is guided by fingers 29. The apron preferably consists of a single thread passing continuously round the rollers 5, 31. The roller 5 may have suitable grooves for the reception of the thread. The adhesive is contained in the reservoir 17 and applied by the roller 15. The amount of adhesive, on the roller 15 is determined by the position of an adjustable roller. The scraper 25 cleans the roller 15 and prevents adhesive from accumulating on it. Escape of adhesive from the reservoir is prevented by the blades 23, 27.
Patent GB-190017870-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Attaching Top Boxes and Tubes of Fuel Economisers together, applicable also when Replacing New Tubes and Top Boxes.
Inventor: BALKWILL ALFRED JOHN
Filed: 1900-10-08
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 17,870. Balkwill, A. J. Oct. 8. Plates, walls, and the like, securing tubes to.- The tubes of fuel-economizers are secured in the " top boxes " by means of ferrules D of wedge-shape section, the tubes, and the hole in which they are inserted, being oppositely coned as shuwn.
Patent GB-190018001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Switches for Electro Motors.
Inventor: HALL JOSEPH PLATT
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 18,001. Hall, J. P. Oct. 10. Switches; cut-outs.-Switches for starting motors and having a liquid resistance are fitted with underload or overload magnets, or both, to open the switch. Fig. 1 shows a construction in which the arm a<2> carrying the dipping-plate is held with the resistance cut out by the electromagnet d against the action of a spring a<7> as long as a current passes. An overload magnet may be arranged to shortcircuit this magnet in case of an excessive current.
Patent GB-190101914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Cutting and Dividing Sheets of Paper and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 1914. Boult, A. J., [Vieuxmaire, C.]. Jan. 28. Cutting-machines for paper &c. - Relates to guillotine machines in which three edges of a pile of paper sheets may be trimmed without disengaging the clamping-device, and in which a pile of sheets may be cut into two portions. The knife-carrier 8 is mounted in inclined guides 7, and is operated by a crank stud 11 and connecting-rod 10. The paper is placed on a table 28 against an adjustable guide 29, the table 28 being adjustable by hand on an adjustable slide 27 carried by a rotary table 21 which is mounted on an adjustable slide 17. The rotary table 21 is provided with a spring catch arrangement whereby it may be hald in any of three positions at right-angles to one another. The slide 27 carries an adjustable head 31, in which is mounted a pressing or clamping plate 34 carried by two screwed spindles, each of which is provided with a pinion gearing with a pinion on the shaft 39 provided with a handwheel 40, so that, by turning the wheel 40, both of the screwed spindles are operated simultaneously for raising or lowering the clamp. Behind the knife-bar 8 is a guide, which is connected by means of a rack-and-pinion arrangement and a system of levers with a cam on the shaft of one of the wheels for operating the knife-bar, so that, when a pile of sheets is being cut in two, the back guide is moved slowly backwards as the knife descends. The cutter is preferably wedge-shaped, one face being vertical and the other oblique.
Patent GB-190104605-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Cycles
Inventor: ROOTS JAMES DENNIS
Filed: 1901-03-04
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 4605. Roots, J. D. March 4. Stamping.-T u b ul a r joints for cycle and other vehicle frames are made by placing the tube 0, preferably heated, over a socket N on which circular grooves N<1>, N<2>, connected by straight grooves N' are formed, and compressing or stamping the metal of the tube into the grooves by means of ribbed dies which may comprise two or three segmental parts. The tube fits against a shoulder O<1> formed on the socket.