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Patent GB-189812575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Relating to Fire Extinguishers.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-06-04
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 12,575. Boult, A. J., [Forrester, C. H., Meldrum, J. A., Anderson, F. G., and Anderson, M. G.]. June 4. Extincteurs.-Relates to an extincteur in which the acid bottle is broken by a weight when the case is inverted. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus in section. The acid bottle H is corrugated to make it more breakable, and is supported by a flange b, the cork c being kept in place by a screw cap F. The entrance to the outlet pipe L is covered by a perforated plate e. When the extincteur is to be used, it is inverted by lifting it by the handle B. The lead ball K then falls on the acid bottle, and breaks it. The acid in the bottle and the solution of carbonate mix and generate gas, which by its pressure expels the solution through the pipe L and hose J.
Patent GB-189815890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cases or Protectors for Chain Gear, more particularly for use on Cycles.
Inventor: DEDERICH WILLY
Filed: 1898-07-20
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 15,890. Dederich, W., [Temmel, R.]. July 20. Guards for chain gear, more particularly for use on cycles. A strip of canvas, or a band of rubber &c. A, is placed around the chain, and to it are secured a number of bent plates or scales B, which are tapered, as shown in Fig. 3, so that they may overlap. These overlapping scales travel with and enclose the chain on three sides, and so exclude the dust &c. A flat or channel-shaped plate E also covers the lower rim of the chain. This plate may be formed of two parts, adjustable by a slot and pin g, and it is secured to the chain stay by clips G, adjustable or otherwise. The strip A may have its ends connected by a strap I and buckle J, or it may be formed as an endless band.
Patent GB-189816286-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Boring Machines.
Inventor: BATCHELLER BIRNEY CLARK
Filed: 1898-07-26
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 16,286. Batcheller, B. C. July 26. Boring.-Machines for boring pipes such as are used in pneumatic pipe mains have the spindle L<3> carrying the boring - tool 0 driven from the belt pulley shaft J by bevel gearing K<1>, a vertical shaft, and spur gearing K<2>, L. The spindle is counterbalanced by the weight L" attached to the spindle by a cord passing over guide-pulleys. The lower end of the pipe is supported in a cup - shaped support N', provided with centering-screws N<5> and forming part of a pedestal N situated below the floor A. The upper part of the pipe is held between clamps I, I<1> carried by a compound slide arrangement with adjustments in two directions at right-angles to one another for fixing the pipe in proper position. The tool 0 is fed down by means of a stationary screw P extending down into the pedestal and engaged by two half-nuts clamped together and carried by a bevel-wheel R rotated by a wheel N<2>, shaft N, pulley Q<2>, and cord Q<5> passing over a tightening-pulley Q<1> and guidepulleys to a pulley M which can be connected to the spindle L<3> by the clutch M<2> and hand-lever M<3>. The nuts are provided with longitudinal passages cut through the threads to allow chips &c. to pass through.
Patent GB-189822993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bag Frames.
Inventor: HUPPE GEORGE
Filed: 1898-11-01
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 22,993. Huppe, G., and Geh, G. J. Nov. 1. Drawings to Specification. Bags.-In order that an uncovered bag frame may have the appearance of being covered, the metal of which it is formed has impressed upon it grooves or indentations of a shape or pattern corresponding with the grain of the leather or other material of which the bag is formed. The frame is painted of a colour to match that of the bag.
Patent GB-189824496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Pipes.
Inventor: BOLLE CARL
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 24,496. BollÚ, C., [Brandt, G.]. Nov. 21. Metal pipes, lining.-Relates to a method of lining metal pipes and pipe connections with a corrosion-resisting tube, so as to preserve them from the action of corroding liquids and gases. A lining-tube of paper or other porous material is first inserted in the metal pipe, which is then placed in a tank containing liquefied asphaltum or other suitable impregnating - substance. On removing the pipe from the tank, the asphaltum solidifies in the interstices of the porous tube, and forms a hard lining inside the pipe. Pipe lengths thus formed may be connected together with screwed couplings or other connections lined similarly to the pipes.
Patent GB-189906419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Match Making Machines.
Inventor: DUSEN FRANK LESTER VAN
Filed: 1899-03-24
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 6419. Dusen, F. L. van. March 24. Cutting-up.-A machine for making matches comprises apparatus for cutting splints from wooden blocks, an endless conveyer for carrying the splints through the dipping and drying arrangements, and means for discharging the matches from the conveyer. Fig. 13 is a vertical section showing the mode of operation of the splint-cutting mechanism and its connected arrangements for guiding and forcing the splints into sockets 24 forming part of the conveyer A. The blocks X, of wood, are fed intermittently by means of endless chains actuated by pawl and ratchet mechanisms. A vertically-movable plate is employed for adjusting the tension of the chains. Teeth or transverse ribs on the chains engage with the blocks, and prevent them from slipping backwards. A reciprocating cutter head, or heads, J are formed with laterally-projecting ledges in which the cylindrical cutters 23 are formed. A slide 25, having an inclined portion 25', is fitted within a slot in the cutter-head, and is actuated by means of a rod 26, and cam. During the down-stroke of the cutterhead, splints x are cut from the foremost block X, and during the following up-stroke the slide 25 moves forward and its inclined end 25<1> forces the splints x past a guide-plate 28 and into the sockets of the conveyer A, as shown in Fig. 13. The splints are forced still further through the sockets by the upper part of the cutter-head during its next ascent.
Patent GB-189908189-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coupling for Railway Rolling-stock.
Inventor: RILEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-19
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 8189. Riley, W. J. April 19. Couplings, automatic and non - automatic.- Fig. 1 shows a plan, Fig. 2 a side elevation, and Fig. 3 a n end view. The chain c is supported at its outer link by the curved arms a, a, which are pivoted at a<3> to a bracket b<2> on a sliding fork b, which also supports the pivoted arms h for raising and lowering the arms a, a. The device is shown set for coupling. When two cars come together, the fork b is pushed inwards, thereby turning the lever d on its pivot d' and d pushing the c a t c h lever d<4> away from its retaining-hook d<5>. The consequent fall of the chain e<1> allows the inner end of the bent lever e t o rise, t h u s releasing t h e chain g and allowing the arms h to rise, and the arms a, a to drop with the chain c, so as to bring the outer link over the hook on the opposite vehicle.
Patent GB-189911899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collar Stiffeners for Ladies' Dresses and the like.
Inventor: GAUNT JOHN
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 11,899. Gaunt, J. June 8. Drawings to Specification. Parcelling collar stiffeners for dresses and other garments. For convenience of handling, a large number of stiffeners are placed compactly one over another, and one or more gummed bands of paper are placed across the edges so as to hold slightly to each collar band, so that, when one or more are detached, those remaining are still in a compact form.
Patent GB-189912126-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Placing Dress Studs in Linen.
Inventor: HISCOCKS BENJAMIN
Filed: 1899-06-10
Granted: 1900-06-09
Abstract: 12,126. Hiscocks, B. June 10. Studs, instruments for inserting.-An instrument for inserting studs in shirt fronts &c. consists of a pair of spring prongs a, b formed with finger grips r and with suitable ends to engage the stud &c. One prong b has a forked end, the other prong a being formed with a snug a' and provided with a spring c. In use, a stud is passed by hand through the inner flap e of the shirt, and the head is pushed partly through the outer flap f. The instrument is then applied as shown, and the stud completely inserted by drawing back the upper side of the buttonhole by means of the snug a'. The spring c keeps the front flat.
Patent GB-189913139-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mechanism for Obtaining Combined Rotary and Reciprocating Movements of Shafts, Spindles, and the like, and for the Conversion of Rotary into Reciprocating Movements in the Case of Slides and Sliding Parts.
Inventor: EDMONDS HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-24
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 13,139. Edmonds, H. June 24. Shaping.-Relates to mechanism for converting rotary into reciprocating motion, applicable to the slides of shaping-machines. The end of the shaft a' is cranked at d, and over the cranked part is fitted the boss of an arm e<2>, which passes through a head h pivoted in a pair of levers g. These levers are shown in Fig. 1 pivoted to the frame, so that a reciprocating movement is imparted to the shaft ; when a slide is to be operated the levers are jointed to it. The extent of the movement may be reduced by tilting the levers upwards to cause the head to engage with the arm at a point nearer the shaft.
Patent GB-189913501-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for carrying Inflators on Cycles.
Inventor: WELLBORNE HARRY DE MONTFORT
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 13,501. Wellborne, H. de M., and Hall, A. E. June 29. Clips for carrying inflators. The inflator is held between two brackets A, K connected to the frame by band clips o, b, each bracket and its clip being formed from a single strip of metal. The spring bracket A is formed by bending the tapered end of the strip into a volute spiral a, the opposite end forming the band b. The rigid bracket l is preferably formed from a strip with triangular projections which, when bent together, form the projection k. The straight portions between the brackets and bands are pierced to receive clamping- bolts h, r. According to the Provisional Specification, the spring a may carry a cup to receive the end of the inflator, and the rigid bracket K is formed of a volute spiral strengthened by running molten metal into it.
Patent GB-189924895-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Bottles, Flasks, and the like.
Inventor: CHRISTIANSSON CHRISTIAN
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 24,895. Christiansson, C. June 17, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Blowing and moulding b o t t l e s &c.-Relates to a machine for effecting the moulding and preliminary blowing of bottles, flasks, &c. which are t o be subsequently completed by blowing in a finishing-mould in the usual manner. Fig. 5 shows the blowpipe detached. It comprises a tube b<1>, a sleeve b<2> terminating in a socket t, and an outer sleeve b<2> connected by levers c<4>, c<2> with the two-part neck mould c<1>. A spring maintains the neck mould in the closed position, unless it is opened by hand. The neck mould co-operates with the two parts m, n of the body mould, of which the part n is pivoted on a rod n' extending from the rotary disc a<4>, which forms the end of a shaft a<2>. A fixed disc a<3> is provided with a groove c in which engages a pin at the end of the spring-controlled rod p, which opens and closes the mould bottom o. A projection from the disc a<3> opens the mould section n by actuating a suitable lever, and an eccentric d<4> at the rear of the disc a<3> is connected by a rod d' and sliding arm d<3> with the pipe b. The mould being closed and the mould bottom open, as shown in Fig. 1, the molten glass is introduced into the mould, and the disc a<4> is turned in the direction indicated by the arrow, carrying the blowpipe with it. The mould bottom immediately closes, and the passage h comes into line with the port g of the air chamber f, so as to admit air through the pipe and valve o<4> and force the molten glass into the neck mould. At this time the eccentric d<4> and the blowpipe are in the raised position, the enlarged portion b<4> of the tube b<1> being in close contact with the contracted portion t<1> of the socket t. The extension b<6> projects within the neck mould, producing a depression or cavity in the molten glass. On further rotation of the disc a<4>, the air supply is cut off from the passage h, and ultimately the passage i comes into line with the part g. By the operation of the eccentric d' the blowpipe has now been withdrawn sufficiently from the mould to depress the valve k<2>, air being supplied through the passage i, tubes k and b<1>, and openings b<5> past the enlargement b<4> to the cavity in the glass, which is blown to the shape of the mould m, n. The disc a<4> is further rotated until the mould opens, when the blowpipe and partly-finished bottle are removed. The treadle g<3> operates a locking-pin g<1>, which enables the disc a<4> to be held in any one of several positions. A cock k<1> controls the supply of air through the tube k.
Patent GB-190003429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Production of Combustible Gases from Peat, Spent Tan, and similar Substances and in Appliances in connection therewith.
Inventor: HARRISON RICHARD
Filed: 1900-02-21
Granted: 1901-05-21
Abstract: 3429. Harrison, R. Feb. 21. Gas -producers. - Relates to obtaining combustible gas from raw or wet peat, spent tan, or other similar moist substances. The gas is made in gas-producers, which may be used singly, or in pairs as shown. Each producer a is shaped as in Fig. 2. The fuel rests on a grate or solid hearth d, which inclines down to ash doors w. Air, or a mixture of air and steam, enters at the lower openings e to raise the fuel (which consists of the solid carbonaceous residues of the peat &c. of previous charges) to incandescence, the blow gas outlets l being open. When the temperature is raised sufficiently, a layer of the wet peat &c. is charged on to the top of the fuel through the hopper b, and air, or a mixture of air and steam, enters at the upper openings e. The valves are now set so that, in one example, the gases pass downwards through the incandescent fuel in one producer, thence through a flue m to the top of the next producer, and then downwards through the fuel in the second generator, and from that to the outlet tube g. In another example, the gases from the first generator may pass from the bottom thereof to the bottom of the second generator, and be collected from the top of the latter. Heavy oils, tar, or other hydrocarbons may be sprayed into the generators through nozzles i, but preferably, however, only through nozzles in the second generator. When one generator alone is used, the gas produced passes only through one layer of incandescent fuel, that in the same generator. An arrangement of flues and valves is described, whereby the blow gases can be collected for use, if found to contain combustible gas. Each generator must be blown up afresh after each charge of peat &c. has been gasified. If the peat &c. is more or less dry, jets of steam may be passed into the generator, either immediately above the charge or just below the top of the incandescent fuel.
Patent GB-190003606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for the Manufacture of Cables or Wire Ropes.
Inventor: WEISS OTTO
Filed: 1900-02-23
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 3606. Weiss, O. Feb. 23. Machines for making wire ropes. -In order to increase the number of bobbins without increasing the size of a wire rope or cable making machine, the bobbins are arranged a s shown in Figs' 2 and 2<b>. The bobbin holders i<1>, i<2> are arranged in two zones, so that their pointed ends overlap and their axes w are supported in one pair of carriers k. The axes of the bobbin holders are arranged on a circle as shown in Fig. 2<b>, and may be carried by bushes b, Fig. 3, supported in a slotted opening in the carrier k and arranged to pivot on a screw a. By removing the screw the axis w can be withdrawn through the slot in the carrier.
Patent GB-190006996-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Cutting, Planing and Shaping Appliances for Wood-working Machinery.
Inventor: CHORLTON ISAAC
Filed: 1900-04-14
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 6996. Chorlton, I., and Wentworth, W. April 14 Planing and moulding; tools and tool-holders.- Relates to a planing and moulding machine with rotary cutters, the cutters being so mounted as to give a slanting or progressive cut. This is effected by setting the cutting-edge of each cutter at an angle to the axis of the imaginary cylinder swept out by the cutting-edges. Fig. 1 shows the cutters and cutter block of a machine for planing on the round. The corners 3 of the upper pair of cutters a' are in advance of the corners 4, and come first in contact with the wood. The lower pair of cutters a are similarly mounted. The cutters are clamped to the block by plates d<4>, which are fulcrumed at one end in a recess e and fixed by bolts at the other end. Cutters and cutter blocks are described for planing flat, and also for planing flat and curved contours, the cutters being similarly mounted with inclined cutting-edges as described above.
Patent GB-190009860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tone Modulating Mechanism for Pianofortes
Inventor: KLABER AUGUSTUS DAVID
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 9860. Klaber, A. D., [Klaber, E.]. May 29. Pianofortes; autom a t i c instruments.- The invention is specially applicable to mechanically-p l a y e d pianos, and consists of means for operating the piano and forte mechanism by hand when the feet are otherwise occupied. The dampers E are carried on a rail E<1>, which is normally pressed forwards by a spring E<1> so that they can lie against the strings in their ordinary positions. I n order to move the rail so as to lift all the dampers, it is connected by a cord to an arm N on a rock-shaft L, which can be oscillated by another arm K connected by a rod J to a hand-lever G. A bell-crank lever R turns loosely on the shaft L, and is connected on the one hand with the hammer rest rail D by a cord P', and on the other with a hand-lever G<1> by a rod J<1>. By operating the lever G<1>, the hammer rest rail can thus be lifted, and the stroke of the hammers shortened. The levers G, G<1> may be made so as to enable them to be shifted with respect to their pivots, so altering the leverage.
Patent GB-190011434-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hydraulic Machine for Paring or Trimming the Edges of Oil-cakes and the like.
Inventor: ROBINSON ALFRED ROBERTS
Filed: 1900-06-23
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 11,434. Robinson, A. R. June 23. Moulding food for animals.-The oilcake P is placed on a table F supported by a hydraulic ram, and the edges are trimmed by a cutting-frame or knives 0 when water is admitted to the cylinder D. When the trimmed cake has been raised clear of the frame N, the water supply to the cylinder is cut off by a valve, which works in a box J, and is operated by a hand-lever K, or by a rod M of the ram acting on an inclined bar L of the lever. The cylinder is opened to exhaust by moving the lever into the position shown in full lines in Fig. 3. The ram is provided with guide-wings G adapted to slide on the columns B, and vertical sliding rods H fitted with stop nuts I which limit the upward movement of the table. Bevelled spring stops R may be fitted within the frame N, to support the cake when the table is lowered.
Patent GB-190015865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shades for Electrical and other Lamps.
Inventor: LANGDON WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1900-09-06
Granted: 1901-09-06
Abstract: 15,865. Langdon, W. E. Sept. 6. Lamp shades.-To obtain a more equable distribution of the reflected electric or other light, the inner reflecting - surface of the shade is roughened or broken up, or the glaze is removed from the surface by chemical action, sand blast, or other method or process.
Patent GB-190102392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Horse Collars.
Inventor: GULLINE HENRY LAWRENCE
Filed: 1901-02-04
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 2392. Gulline, H. L. Feb. 4. Collars, neck; ventilation ; pads for.-The rim b is attached to the body p by hollow rivets or eyelets g, which unite the flanges d, e and serve to ventilate the collar. The space for the hames can be varied by using washers k of different diameters. The sweat pad m<1> may be attached to the collar by a lace n passing through the eyelets.
Patent GB-190105681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lifting Jacks
Inventor: DEVILLE EUGENE
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1902-03-18
Abstract: 5681. Deville, E. March 18. Lifting-jacks.-The standard A has a nut E fixed to it which engages the screw V carried by the head of an outer sleeve B and rotated by a pawl and ratchet-wheel. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the lifting-screw gears with an outer parallel shaft upon which driving worm gear can be adjusted. The worm may also engage directly with a wormwheel on the screw. In another modification, the screw is fixed, and the nut is fitted in the movable sleeve.
Patent GB-190114466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Storage Batteries, or Accumulators and in Electrolytes for Electric Batteries
Inventor: STIENS PETER
Filed: 1901-07-16
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 14,466. Stiens, P., and Smith, P. J. July 16. Secondary batteries; primary batteries.-Active material for secondary batteries may consist of a mixture of 55 per cent. of lead peroxide, copper oxide, or other suitable oxide, 30 per cent. of litharge, and 15 per cent. of zinc sulphate or sulphide, or other sulphates or sulphides or phosphates or phosphides. The mixture is heated to about 200‹ C., and during the heating an electric current is passed through it, the direction of the current being reversed at intervals. The mixture is subsequently made into a paste by admixture with an acid or acids. Another compound serving as active material is made from pulverized wood or sawdust, bark, burnt paper, or other vegetable materials, or from the waste of wool, leather, or other animal matters. These materials are first washed with diluted sulphuric or other acid, and are then dried and partly carbonized. About 30 per cent. of lead peroxide or copper oxide is thoroughly mixed with the materials thus treated, and the mixture is heated to 200‹ C., a current of high-tension electricity being passed through the mixture during the heating. The mixture is subsequently mixed with sulphuric or other acid, and is stirred and heated for a considerable time, and may be used in a dry, semi-dry, or pasty condition. The pulverized wood or other materials may be used in a completely - carbonized condition, and 10 per cent. of zinc oxide or of lead protoxide may be mixed with it instead of the oxides before mentioned. The metallic oxides may in some cases be dispensed with. The rods or plates for supporting the active material are preferably made of carbon upon which a coating of lead, platinum, or other metal is deposited, and these rods or plates may be used in any kind of wet or dry primary or secondary battery. Vulcanite, wood, or a metal or other material may be substituted for the carbon. Plates, rods, or discs of carbon coated with zinc may be used in primary batteries as negative electrodes, or without coating they may be used as positive electrodes. The pastes or mixtures above described may be used in a dry, semi-dry, or more or less liquid state as the electrolyte in any form of primary or secondary battery.