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Patent GB-189701439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clutches.
Inventor: POCHIN ALFRED
Filed: 1897-01-19
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 1439. Pochin, A., [trading as Standard Engineering Co.], Pochin, F. H., and Addison, H. Jan. 19. Embossing and stamping.-The pulley B drives the shaft A by means of a clutch ring C and a dog E movable along the sleeve D and pressed towards the clutch ring by a spring E<2>. The clutch is thrown out of gear upon the completion of a revolution by means of a lever F controlled by a spring F<3> and formed with a projecting nose F<4> adapted to force the dog back from the clutch and with a shoulder F<5> against which it comes to rest. The lever is lifted to allow the clutch to come into gear by a spring push-piece L, K and a pivoted toe J which acts upon a roller H carried by the tail of the lever. In a modified arrangement, actuated by means of a treadle, the toe J is pivoted directly on the lever and is controlled by a spring. The apparatus is applicable for embossing, stamping, and guillotine machines, boot - sole cutting - presses, boot-heeling machines, &c.
Patent GB-189703058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Propelling and Regulating Locomotives, Motor Cars, Carriages, Cycles, applicable to Steam, Gas, Electric, Oil or other Mechanically Propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: JOEL HENRY FRANCIS
Filed: 1897-02-05
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 3058. Joel, H. F. Feb. 5. Dynamometric governors.-Figs. 1 and 2 show a driving-gear fitted to an electric car, also applicable to cycles and other vehicles driven by steam, oil, or other motors. The motor M rotates a chain-wheel B geared to a wheel J mounted on a stud in the end of an arm A free to rotate on the axle. With the wheel J revolves a pinion Pin gear with a toothed ring R, bolted to the side of the driving- wheel C. When the rotation of the driving-wheel is obstructed, as when going up a hill, or by the application of the brake, the arm A rotates about the axis of the said wheel and by means of an arm E loads the springs S, S, which, when the obstruction is removed, restore the energy to the system, thus facilitating starting &c. Should the vehicle overrun the motor when going down hill or otherwise, energy is similarly stored by the springs, by the rotation of the arm A in the opposite direction. The movements of the arm E may be employed to operate a switch in the case of an electric car or a throttle valve in the case of a steam or other engine. When the latter arrangement is adopted, the application of the brake automatically cuts off the current to the motor.
Patent GB-189703908-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction and Manufacture of Fire-lighters.
Inventor: ANDREWS CECIL
Filed: 1897-02-13
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 3908. Andrews, C. Feb. 13. Firelighters.-A framework firelighter consists of a series of pieces A of wood secured together by a cross-piece B, the upper side of the whole being coated with resin or the like.
Patent GB-189707177-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in Means for the Production of Ozone.
Inventor: BOEHM ERNEST
Filed: 1897-03-19
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 7177. B÷hm, E. March 19. O z o n e.-An ozonizer, for producing ozone in l a r g e quantities for commercial and manufacturing purposes, is formed of a frame b within which is sticked a number of rows of open-ended glass tubes a. Within each tube is passed a wire loop c connected up to one terminal c', while in each space between the tubes is another wire loop d connected up to the second terminal d<1>, Or, instead of loops, wire gauze or meshed wire may line the interior and exterior, or the latter only, of each tube. The whole set is enclosed by insulating-screens e, which may be the lining of an enclosing-box, through which the air is passed, and from which the ozone may be collected by a muffle or hood. Two or more such ozonizers may be combined together to form a battery.
Patent GB-189717263-A (GB)
Title: Spring Seat Pillar for Cycles.
Inventor: HOLLAND HORATIUS JOHN BOLTON
Filed: 1897-07-22
Granted: 1898-07-22
Abstract: 17,263. Holland, H. J. B., and Leigh, J. A. July 22. Saddle springs and supports.-The support consists of a tube E, stopped at the bottom with an adjustable nut F, and adapted to receive the seat pillar P, which is plugged at the bottom D. A slot C is provided in the seat pillar P, through which passes a rivet A, which is secured in the tube E. A spring B is interposed between the seat pillar and the nut F which serves to adjust the tension of the spring. The tube E is secured in the frame tube in the ordinary manner.
Patent GB-189717386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Amalgamating Apparatus.
Inventor: LOCKWOOD ALFRED ANDREW
Filed: 1897-07-23
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 17,386. Lockwood, A. A. July 23. Amalgamating.-A pan a, adapted to contain mercury; is fitted with a plate b<5> carried by a yoke b<4> from a rotary shaft b. The ore pulp is supplied to an annular trough b<7>, whence it flows through tubes b<8> and below the plate b<5>, and thus into intimate contact with the mercury. The opening to the tubes is regulated by a circular shutter b<9>. The pan a is fitted with an overflow a' and a draw-off cock a<4>. The Provisional Specification states that the plate may be fixed and the pan rotate, and also that an electric current may be sent through the apparatus to assist the amalgamation.
Patent GB-189724282-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Bottle Closure.
Inventor: MCLEOD ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-10-20
Granted: 1897-12-18
Abstract: 24,282. McLeod, A. April 9, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Sealing bottles; stoppers; corks, retaining.-Relates to means for preventing corks or stoppers from being withdrawn without breaking off a portion of the bottle neck. The neck is formed with an external groove a<1>, at which the neck must be broken before the cork can be withdrawn. A metal plate d, furnished with hooked arms e<2> which grip the cork c, is placed over the cork before its insertion, to prevent the use of a corkscrew &c. for withdrawing the cork. For liquids under pressure, the arms e<2> are formed with spring tongues e<1>, which engage in the recess b in the neck to retain the cork in position. For liquids not under pressure, the tongues e<1> and recess b are omitted.
Patent GB-189726178-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mud Lifting and Sweeping Machines.
Inventor: WALKDEN CHARLES
Filed: 1897-11-10
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 26,178. Walkden, C. Nov. 10. Sweeping-machines; elevating sweepings into carts.-Mud is swept by a rotary brush F<4> into a tray K<1>, and is carried by an endless chain of slats G up an inclined casing K over the back of a mud cart. The axles E, F of the elevator and brush are driven from the main shaft B of the machine by toothed wheels and endless belts. The sweeping-drum has a disc at each end connected by bolts F<3> which support the bass brushes F<4>. A castor L<1> at the rear end of the machine is adjustable vertically by a screw. Instead of the arrangement shown being used, the mud may be raised on the upper side of an endless apron provided with cross-slats.
Patent GB-189808708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cigarette Filling Machines.
Inventor: ANDSTEM WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-04-14
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 8708. Andstem, W., and Hagelberg, G. A. April 14. Cigarette-making machines.-Paper tubes to be filled with tobacco are stored in a hopper situated above the grooved cylinder D shown in the plan view, Fig. 2. A tube having descended into the groove in the cylinder, the hand-lever M, pivoted at m, is moved towards the right. The stud V acting on the tooth in the slot N<1> moves the link N, plunger F, and rod G to the right until the crosshead q reaches the end of the slot A<1>, when the stud escapes from the tooth and moves down the slot N'. During this part of the stroke the stud n engages with the horn o and draws back the knife blade E, pivoted at r, so as to allow of the descent of the tobacco in the hopper B, Fig. 3, under the pressure of the spring R. On the reverse movement of the hand-lever the knife E is pushed forward by the action of the stud n so as to cut off a charge of tobacco and transfer it to the filling-trough Q. The gripping-device s closes on the end of the paper tube, which has been drawn over the spout H, and the plunger F advances, forcing the tobacco into the tube. The rod G and cylinder D then move to the left and are turned to discharge the cigarette, which has been trimmed by suitable knives, and to receive another tube.
Patent GB-189808955-A (GB)
Title: Improved Table-fork Cleaner.
Inventor: MEYER PETER
Filed: 1898-04-18
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 8955. Meyer, P. April 18. Forks, cleaning.-The forks are cleaned by rubbing them upon the coils of a spring which can be extended or compressed to suit wider or narrower interdental space. The spring f is confined between discs e on a rod c which is mounted upon a handle a. One of the discs can be shifted by a nut d on the rod, and a strap g holds the spring against the handle.
Patent GB-189810707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets.
Inventor: GARNEAU JOSEPH ADOLPHE
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1898-06-25
Abstract: 10,707. Garneau, J. A. May 10. Corsets.-The corset, Figs. 1 aud 2, is made without busks and in pieces shaped to the wearer's figure. In front are two strips with lacing-hooks b and stiffened below by steels f shaped to the contour of the abdomen. The meeting edges at the rear consist of two upright strips d provided with stout steel strips curved to the shape of the back. Each strip has in it a row of eyelets for the passage of a lacing-cord. Each half of the remainder of the corset consists of sloped and curved pieces h, i, j, an elastic band k, and shaped upright pieces m, n, o, p, q, r.
Patent GB-189811645-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Abacus or Instrument for Rapid Calculation.
Inventor: KABALKIN RAPHAEL
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 11,645. Kabalkin, R. May 23. Arithmetic, teaching. - Relates to an abacus. The frame a carries preferably eleven cross-bars b, b<10> on which slide discs c, some coloured if desired. In the form shown, b has two discs for farthings, b<1> two discs for half-pence, b<2> twelve discs for shillings, and so on.
Patent GB-189814055-A (GB)
Title: Improved Underneath Shedding Motion for all kinds of Weaving Looms.
Inventor: HIGHTON JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-06-25
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 14,055. Highton, J. June 25. Loom shedding - motions. - Undermotions are formed of a series of pairs of levers D, geared together at their adjacent ends B', B<2>, and connected to the healds at their outer ends by strings D<4> passing through grooves D<2> to the points of attachment D<5>. The levers are acted upon by springs E attached to a lower shaft B, which can be adjusted vertically in its bearings by notched cams F operated by handles. Stops on the connecting-gears B', B<2> limit the downward movement of the levers D if one of the strings D<4> breaks.
Patent GB-189816828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pictures for Children's Painting Books and Sheets.
Inventor: STONE LEWIS WYCHERLEY
Filed: 1898-08-03
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 16,828. Stone, L. W. Aug. 3. Picture books.-Leaves of books have pictures stamped in high relief for colouring. The books may, or may not, contain coloured copies.
Patent GB-189822669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensers for Marine and other Engines.
Inventor: SMILES JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 22,669. Smiles, J. H. Oct. 28. Piston pumps.-Relates mainly to tubular condensers for marine and other engines, the object being to keep the feedwater pure by preventing salt circulating water from mixing with it through leaky tubes or joints. To this end the condenser is so constructed that a vacuum can be produced both outside and inside the tubes, the higher vacuum being maintained in the space through which the circulating water flows, so as to determine the direction of any leakage that may occur. For injecting the circulating water and ejecting the water and vapour or air from the condenser, a balanced combination of water motor and pump is employed, which may also be applied to jet condensers. Figs. 16 and 19 show in vertical section and elevation a double-acting reciprocating pump and motor. The motor Y utilizes the injection head and atmospheric pressure acting against the vacuum in the condenser to counteract the head and atmospheric pressure acting against the ejection pump. The motor receives water through the pipe X, and delivers it into the condenser by the pipe Z, while the pump V withdraws water from the condenser through the pipe V<1> and discharges at W. A single-acting combination is also shown in the Specification.
Patent GB-189824506-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fitting for Puff Powder Receptacles.
Inventor: CUMMING ELIZABETH
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 24,506. Cumming, E. Nov. 21. Powder distributers.-A puffpowder receptacle A is fitted with a perforated plate C, covering the powder, to enable a limited quantity of the powder to be distributed on the puff D. The plate may be screwed to the receptacle, or it may be otherwise fitted. In a modification, the plate is shown applied to a purse or bag receptacle, which may be provided at the bottom with a mirror.
Patent GB-189901637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatic Couplings for the Air-brake Pipes and other Pipes of Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 1637. Boult, A. J., [Forsyth, J. E.]. Jan. 24. Couplings, disconnectible.- Relates to automatic couplings for the air - brake, steam, and signal pipes of railway vehicles. Detached ends of the couplings belonging to the ends of two contiguous railway vehicles are shown in plan in Fig. 3, and one end is shown in section in Fig. 5. The airbrake pipe is attached by means of telescoping pipe sections to the T-coupling l, to which is also connected the metal head D. The head contains a spring-controlled tube n and a bell-mouthed chamber p'. The latter is fitted with a cross-slit washer m and spring-controlled tube p<4>, and receives the end of the corresponding tube n from the adjoining coupling. An ordinary coupling-hose can be attached to the elbow tube l<1>. As indicated in Fig. 11, three pairs of coupling-tubes and corresponding fittings are fitted to carriages having air-brake, steam, and signal pipes. A dripbox E, Fig. 9, is fitted under the steam-pipe coupling. When the couplings are unscrewed and the steam pressure inside the drip - box diminished, the weighted lever f<2> opens the valve f and permits any condensed water to escape.
Patent GB-189907213-A (GB)
Title: Improved Combined Stop and Regulating Valve for Liquids and Gases.
Inventor: WARREN FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1900-04-06
Abstract: 7213. Warren, F. J., Brecknell, H., Munro, E. M., and Rogers, H.I. April 6. Lift valves.-A lift valve, for liquids or gases, for hose and other pipes for fire, domestic, sanitary, or manufacturing p u r - poses is shown in Fig. 2. A rotatable section A of the pipe is conn e c t e d by stuffing- boxes H, H to the fixed sections E, E, and is fixed with a crossbar C to which the valve B is secured. The screwed valve spindle G works in a cross-bar F secured to the section E so that rotation of the section A opens or closes the valve. As adapted for a hose pipe, the rotatable section is fitted with a nozzle.
Patent GB-189909910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Syphon Water Closets.
Inventor: HOWSON RICHARD GEORGE
Filed: 1899-05-10
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 9910. Howson, R. G. May 10. Wash-out closets.-The flush enters a small chamber B, from which it passes simultaneously to the flushing-rim A<2> and by a passage D, made integral with the basin, to an upwardly-directed jet in the inlet to the siphon. An air pipe E is led from the pipe D. The outlet is contracted to an oval section at F<1> and F<2> to facilitate starting.
Patent GB-189910481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Army Pattern Field Service or Fatigue Caps.
Inventor: TOWELL HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1899-05-18
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 10,481. Towell, H. J. May 18. Caps.-Soldiers' caps are made as shown in vertical cross-section, Fig. 2, of two layers C of cork which are united by rubber solution and shaped on a block with the aid of heat. The cloth cover C is attached, preferably with rubber solution, and the whole is again placed on the block and heated. Rubber and like solutions are used in order to render the cap waterproof.
Patent GB-189919343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing and Package Filling Machines.
Inventor: DOBLE HENRIETTA WILLIAMS
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 19,343. Lake, H. H., [Doble, H. W.]. Sept. 26. Packeting granular a n d like materials.-A packagefilling and weighing-apparatus is shown in elevation in Fig. 2 and in plan in Fig. 4. A travelling belt 60 carries packages, not shown, to a reciprocating carriage 61, which delivers them singly to carrier arms 62, by which they are pushed round the track 64 and under the hoppers 1, 2. The carrier arms are fixed to a ring 63, which is driven by gearing from the power shaft 3, and when packages have been brought under the hoppers they move suitably-placed levers which close an electric contact, so as to energize a solenoid placed in the casing 10. The sliding core of the solenoid then moves suitable levers which open the valves of the hoppers. The valve of the hopper 1 is automatically closed after its package has received a certain quantity of material from the hopper, and the package is moved by the carrier arm on to a scale-pan 182 arranged under the hopper 2. Each partially-filled package, on coming under the hopper 2, receives further material from the hopper until the scale-beam is tilted by the weight of the material, when a second electric contact is made, which closes the valve of hopper 2 by means of a second solenoid and suitable connections. The valveopening contact consists of a contact-piece 70, Fig. 12, carried by a sliding rod 74 and forced between the jaws 71, 72, which form the terminals of the circuit. The valve - closing contact mechanism consists of two contacts, one of which is broken in advance of the other, so as to prevent sparking. The main contactpiece 110, Fig. 16, is pivoted at 112, and is lifted out of the terminals 116 by a pin 130, which is worked by the tilting of the scale-beam. The supplemental contact consists of a fixed contactpiece, not shown, and a swing- ing contact - piece 141, each connected to one of the terminals 116. The swinging contact-piece is actuated by the rotation of the machine.
Patent GB-189922640-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture and Production of New Materials suitable for Use in the Manufacture of Colouring Matters.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 22,640. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Nov. 13. Nitrated alphylido-anthraquinones are produced by acting upon the dialphylido-anthraquinones described in Specification No. 7591, A.D. 1899, with nitrating-agents. An example is given in which a nitrated derivative is produced by stirring 1 : 4<1>-dianilido-anthraquinone with a nitric-sulphuric acid mixture for about 24 hours at the ordinary temperature, and then separating the product by pouring the mixture into ice-water. In another example, a nitrated product is similarly obtained from 1 : 1<1>-di-p-toluido-anthraquinone. These compounds are to be used in the production of colouring-matters.
Patent GB-190003532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Rollers for Therapeutical and Massage Purposes.
Inventor: GIBBS JOHN WILSON
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 3532. Gibbs, J. W. Feb. 22. Electricity, administering; massage.-Relates to an electric roller for massage and therapeutic purposes. A roller C, mounted in insulated bearings in a forked metallic handle F, carries a series of magnets A, which are rotated by the roller round a fixed armature B, comprising a metallic core a, a wire winding b, and metallic longitudinal strips d. One pole of the armature is connected to the handle F, the other being connected by a plate r to the roller C. By this arrangement the rotation of the roller caused by the massage action induces a current through the body.
Patent GB-190017954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Obstruction Removers applicable for Railway Engines, Cars, Snowploughs or the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-10-09
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 17,954. Thompson, W. P., [Eaton, M. B.]. Oct. 9. Snow-ploughs for railways. - Consists of a track-clearer designed to throw towards one side any obstruction on the rail in front of the clearer, and to throw towards the centre of the track anything that may be dislodged by the clearer and tend to fall on the rail behind it. Fig. 3 shows a transverse section of the clearer. The curved face E tends to throw objects outwards, and the face F any dislodged object inwards.
Patent GB-190018616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Controllers.
Filed: 1900-10-18
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 18,616. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Case, F. E.]. Oct. 18. Switches.-Relates to arrangements for blowing out the arcs in controller switches. In the arrange. ment shown, chutes or chambers for the arc are formed in a structure B hinged at f to the casing. Two sets of chambers are provided for the two contact-cylinders c', c<2>. g<1> and g<2> are bars of magnetic material connected to the core of the magnet M and forming one pole of the blow-out magnet. The structure B is divided into compartments by means of the side walls b<1>, b<2>, horizontal strips h<1>, h<2>, and front plate k. The strips h<2> are solid, while the strips h<1> have openings. Each contact-linger l, l<1> is fitted between two plates h<1>, so that the arc is blown through the opening and is spread out and broken against the solid strip or plate h<2>. Apertures k<1> are formed in the plate k for the escape of vapours &c.
Patent GB-190101978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Clichés or Blocks for Printing.
Inventor: SCHMIDTING JOHN
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 1978. Schmidting, J. Jan. 29. Photo-mechanical printing.-In the production of electrotype cliches or blocks from photo-reliefs, for printing books and newspapers, a deposit of silver or its sulphide is first applied to the gelatine layer of an exposed photographic plate before swelling, to obtain a more uniform result than when applied after swelling. The exposed plate is placed in a silver bath, preferably a mixture of one part of saturated aqueous solution of silver nitrate and nine parts alcohol, and then dried and exposed to the action of sulphurettedhydrogen gas. The metallic deposit is scraped away at the edges to allow access of water in the swelling operation, which is performed in frequently-changed water. The plate is then placed in a galvanic bath, and the metallic relief plate produced is removed from the gelatine. For newspaper-printing on rotary machines, relief films with a thin electrodeposit of metal are used.
Patent GB-190103594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving and Speed-changing Gear.
Inventor: PITTLER WILHELM VON
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1902-03-19
Abstract: 3594. Pittler, W. von. Feb. 19. Toothed gearing.-Relates to epicyclic variablespeed gearing. The shaft a is formed with an eccentric, upon which is mounted a double pinion b, c provided with radial teeth e, f on its ends. The boxes i, k are formed with radial teeth l, m round their eyes, and with internal toothed rings g, h, of double the width of the pinions b, c, with which they are adapted to gear respectively. By moving the shaft and the double pinion endways, and by holding one box or the other stationary, a variety of changes may be made in the speed imparted to the other box. The direction of motion in each case will depend upon the proportions of the gearing.