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Patent GB-189706209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Controlling Devices for Automatic Air Brake Retaining Valves on Railway Trains.
Inventor: LEE JOHN
Filed: 1897-03-09
Granted: 1897-06-05
Abstract: 6209. Lee, J. March 9. Brakes, pneumatic. A is the main reservoir on the locomotive, connected by a pipe C to the engineer's valve D. F is the brakevalve reservoir, G the pipe leading from the valve D to the train-pipe H, J one of the auxiliary reservoirs on the train, L the triple valve, and M the pipe connecting the triple valve to the brake cylinder N. A second trainpipe 0 is connected by the valve o<2> to the pipe C, and is connected by branch pipes O<1> to the several exhausts of the triple valves L. After the brakes have been applied in the ordinary way, while the auxiliary reservoirs are being re-charged the brakes are taken off by reason of the exhaust O<8>, but by means of the second train-pipe 0 the valves O<3> placed in the exhaust passages can be operated to close those passages, and thus hold on the brakes until the main train-pipes and the auxiliary reservoirs have been re-charged.
Patent GB-189706328-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ventilating or Air-exhausting Apparatus.
Inventor: HENSTROEM ARVID
Filed: 1897-03-10
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 6328. Henstr÷m, A. March 10. Ventilating-shaft tops. - Relates to an arrangement of guiding plates and wings placed concentrically round a flue or uptake by means of which the air passing into the apparatus from the outside e receives a rotatory or cyclonic motion which causes an updraught. A number of spiral blades c' are fixed in the space between two funnels a and b placed over the mouth of the shaft. A rotary motion is imparted to the outside air by passing between the spiral blades c'.
Patent GB-189713538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Locating Sunken Vessels.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1897-06-01
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 13,538. Thompson, W. P., [Carson, A J.] June 1. Buoys for saving valuables and locating sunken vessels. In the event of a vessel sinking, a buoy 3 rises to the surface, and unwinds a line 12 from a reel 17. The buoy is made with a central cell or chamber 30 for receiving papers &c., and is fitted with a stepped water-tight hollow door 5 secured by hasps and staples and a pin or bolt. A chart on the inside of the door is marked with the name of the vessel, the reckoning, &c. The reel is fitted with springs 20 to serve as a brake, and is provided with a pawl and ratchet-wheel 25. Rounded plates 27, fitted with antifriction balls 28, are secured in an aperture of the deck or casing 14 through which the line passes.
Patent GB-189723978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Veneers.
Inventor: ERICHSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-10-18
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 23,978. Erichson, W. Oct. 18. Veneers; veneering. -Consists in spreading a coating of adhesive material on the face of the block from which the veneer is to be cut. The adhesive coating strengthens the veneer, and enables it to be easily attached to its foundation by pressing it on and applying heat.
Patent GB-189726419-A (GB)
Title: The Manufacture of Mordant Dyeing Disazo-colouring Matters.
Filed: 1897-11-12
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 26,419. Abel, C. D., [Actiengesellschaft f³r Anilin Fabrikation]. Nov. 12. Dyes, artificial.-New black diazo dyes, which dye wool in an acid bath and yield deeper and faster shades when subsequently treated with chromium compounds, are produced by combining one molecular proportion of a1a4-amidonaphthola2-sulphonic acid with two molecular proportions of the diazo compound of a chloro, nitro, or chloronitro derivative of o-amidophenol, or with one molecular proportion of one of these compounds and with one molecular proportion of another diazo compound. For example, 4: 6- dichloro-o-amidophenol is diazotized and combined with the mono-azo dye derived from molecular proportions of diazotized a-naphthylamine and a1a4-amidonaphthol-a2-sulphonic acid. In a similar manner p-nitro-o-amidophenol, picramic acid, and monochlor- or chloronitroamidophenol may be used, and p-nitraniline may be substituted for a-naphthylamine,
Patent GB-189730018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Horse Engines.
Inventor: CROCKFORD ALFRED HENRY
Filed: 1897-12-18
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 30,018. Crockford, A. H. Dec. 18. Drawings to Specification. Undercarriages.-The frame carrying an endlesstrack horse-engine is mounted on a single pair of wheels so as to be portable.
Patent GB-189808801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crushing and Grinding Mills.
Inventor: BENTALL EDMUND ERNEST
Filed: 1898-04-15
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 8801. Bentall, E. E. April 15. Feeding-devices for combined roller and disc mills for corn &c. This feed-trough C of the grinding- discs D<1> is oscillated by means of a cam b<1> on the boss of the crushing-roller B. This cam acts upon a spring-pressed lever G, the motion of which may be transmitted to the trough by a pendulum lever j passing through an eye h.
Patent GB-189809453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Strainers for Straining Paper Pulp.
Inventor: ROGERS HENRY JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-25
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 9453. Rogers, H. J. April 25. Strainers. - The strainer is made conical or pyramidal in form, the pulp being admitted between an outer vat a and the strainer plates f, which are parallel to the sides of the vat and are fitted removably in suitable supports. Within the strainer is a plunger j, which is rapidly reciprocated by a cam arrangement m, n and springs. The plunger is of the same form as the interior of the strainer, and may be connected to the sides thereof by flexible bands or diaphragms k; i is the exit aperture for the strained pulp.
Patent GB-189822431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Milling Machines.
Inventor: TYLER CHARLES COIT
Filed: 1898-10-25
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 22,431. Tyler, C. C., and Grohmann, C. L. Oct. 25. Drawings to Specification. Bolts and set-screws for metal-milling apparatus. A bush may be clamped in place by a radial pin, the outer end of which is in contact with the conical shoulder of a set-screw at right-angles to it and formed with a journal at the end. The turntable is clamped upon its supporting-slide by means of bolts having eyes traversed by eccentric spindles, which can be rotated in the slide, and heads which engage in a groove formed round the turntable.
Patent GB-189825869-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Awning or Cover for Trams, Wagonettes, and like Vehicles.
Inventor: CLIFT JOSEPH EDGAR
Filed: 1898-12-07
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 25,869. Clift, J. E. Dec. 7. Hoods, roofs, and weather screens; 2vindows.-An awning A is carried on a frame B which is composed of metal bars fitting into sockets and connected at their tops by horizontal rods. The sides and ends of the structure may be protected, in which case open ings for light and ventilation are provided and are fitted with roller blinds and windows of unbreakable material.
Patent GB-189826720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Plaited or Basket-work for use as a Building Material, also in the Construction of Baskets, Hurdles, Retaining Walls, Revetments, and the like, and for other Articles and Purposes.
Inventor: KARG JOSEF GEORG
Filed: 1898-12-17
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 26,720. Karg, J. G. Dec. 17. Wickerwork; b a s k e t s. -Strips, bands, panels, or leaves of plaited work, wickerwork, or matting, produced by plaiting together cane, creeping plants, vine stems, twisted cord, twigs of brushwood, rods, bands, or laths in any suitable manner, are provided along their edges with loops a, so that they may be joined or pivoted together by means of rods or tubes b passing through the loops, and used as a building material and in the construction of hurdles, revetments, retaining - walls, fences or cases for the protection of trees &c., baskets, cages, and like articles.
Patent GB-189827628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Preventing the Bursting of Water-Pipes by Freezing.
Inventor: HOPKINS NEVIL MONROE
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 27,628. Hopkins, N. M. Dec. 31. Water supply.-To prevent the bursting of pipes in frosty weather, they are provided with air chambers b. Fig. 2 shows a horizontal pipe a fitted with an expansion chamber B. A transverse rib b<1> at the bottom of the chamber deflects the expanding ice into the chamber, and relieves the pressure in the pipe. Fig. 5 shows a vertical bent pipe a, a<1> with an expansion chamber b in line with the inlet portion a of the pipe. Fig. 6 shows a straight vertical pipe formed with a deflecting-rib b<1> to deflect the ice into a side chamber b.
Patent GB-189901316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing Mechanism for Cigarettes and the like.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-01-19
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 1316. Newton, P. A., [American Tobacco Co.]. Jan. 19. Packing cigarettes &c.-The machine employed is an improvement on that described in Specification No. 16,397, A.D. 1892, in which cigarettes are delivered in definite numbers into a partiallyformed box. The machine may be employed for delivering single objects one after another into piles or horizontal rows. The machines described are constructed to deliver two rows of cigarettes one upon the other, either separately or together. The machine for delivering two rows separately is shown in Figs. 1, 4, 6, and 8. The cigarettes y are fed from a hopper A by an endless band B into a shoot 10, through which they fall, and enter the carrier 16 between the presser-foot e and the side supports b, until they are arrested by an abutment f. The carrier when filled is depressed by a cam 24, Fig. 1, until the cigarettes reach the bottom of the receptacle x, which is carried in a recess 12 in a revolving table C, the cigarettes in the shoot 10 being retained by the plate 26. Before the carrier reaches the bottom of its path, the supports b are withdrawn from beneath the cigarettes, by the bars 33 on the bell cranks 32 that support them being arrested by stops 34 on the machine. The levers 32 are carried on slides 29 which are depressed by a spring 31 and lever 30, but are arrested by the stop 34 acting on the bars 33 so that, at the end of the stroke, the supports are left in the position shown in Fig. 8. The presserfoot e is pivoted at 35, and is further supported by a link 36, spring 40, and lever 37. The lever engages a block 41 which turns the presser about its pivot and causes it to press down the whole row of cigarettes. The supports b are held in their disengaged position until they rise clear of the cigarettes, by levers 5 which spring beneath the bars 33, and are removed to release the supports as the carrier rises, by stops 7 which engage their ends 6. The second row of cigarettes is laid on the first, the cam 24 being arranged to give the carrier a shorter stroke. The delivery end of the shoot 10 is slightly raised as shown in Fig. 6. When the machine is designed to deliver two rows at once, the levers 32 have a double set of supports b, each of which in turn is brought opposite the shoot 10.
Patent GB-189901650-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Thrashing Seeds.
Inventor: STANFORD CHARLES MAURICE
Filed: 1899-01-24
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 1650. Stanford, C. M. Jan. 24. Thrashing-machines. -The drum A delivers upon a shoe B hung in the lower part of the machine and shaken by connecting - rods moved by a crank shaft C. Two upper inclined sieves b<1>, b<2> separate stalks &c., which are removed, lower sieves b<3>, b<4> separate more cavings, and a finer sieve b<6> separates fine dirt, plantain seed, &c. Holes b<5> allow cleaning of the sieves b<2>, b<3>, and a brush b<8> actuated by handle b<9> is fitted for cleaning the sieve b<6>. Corn &c. passes over the sieve b<6> to a hopper-like projection on the shoe B, into which dip elevator buckets d', which convey the contents to a huller, preferably of the type described in Specification No. 11,339, A.D. 1898. Sloped troughs b<10>, b<11> at the lower ends of the sieve b<6> and a lower sieve b<7> serve for delivery of plantain seed, and early drawn good seed respectively. From the huller or seed barrel E the seeds &c. fall upon the first sieve f<1> of an upper shoe F, and all that passes over this sieve falls into a chaff bigger G. All that passes through the sieve f<1> is guided by a plate f<2> to the upper end of an adjustably-inclined sieve f<3> of finer mesh than that of the sieve f<1>. A winnowing-fan H directs a current of air through the sieves of the shoe F, as indicated by arrows. Heavier particles from the sieve f<3> are prevented from being blown over to the chaff bagger G by a plate f<6> hinged to a plate f<5> beneath the sieve f<3>. A third sieve f<7> receives all that is blown over the plate f That which passes through the sieve f<3> falls upon the upper part of a lower sieve f<9>, and that which passes through the sieve f<7> falls upon the lower part of the sieve f The bulk of the best seed or corn passes through the upper part of the sieve f<9> is caught by a plate f<10>, and guided to a spout f<11 >and thence to a riddle I, containing a sieve i<1> beneath which a current of air is delivered from a fan K. The best seed is caught by the bottom of the riddle case, and conducted through a shout i<2> to be sacked. The sheet-iron bottom of the riddle case is prolonged, and at its end an adjustable plate i<3> prevents good seed or corn from being blown over with the dirt and tailings, which are caught and delivered through a spout i<4> to a shoot M. Chaff &c. from the riddle is blown through a spout N and saeked. Undrawn cob &c. which has passed over the sieve f<9> or through the sieve f<7> falls through a sieve f<12 >and through spouts f<13>, f<15 >into the hopper, into which the elevator buckets d' dip. Large seeds pass over the sieve f<12> to a spout f<14>, and are bagged.
Patent GB-189909672-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: SPAGNOLETTI JAMES ERNEST
Filed: 1899-05-08
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 9672. Spagnoletti, J. E., and Crookes, J. May 8. Switches.-The switch is fitted with contacts so arranged that lamps 1, 2 may be connected in series or parallel. On a base a are fitted six contacts b, c, d, b<1>, c', d' connected to the circuits as shown. The contact-arm f carries the contacts f<1>, f<2> wide enough to cover two contacts. The contact-arm slides over a ring j having cam faces to give a quick break and depressions l, l<1>, m, m<1> to hold the arm in certain positions.
Patent GB-189910816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding or Collapsible Bedsteads
Inventor: ROUTIER AIME FRANCOIS
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 10,816. Routier, A. F. May 23. Litters, ambulance.-Relates to a folding bedstead which may be fitted with carrying-handles F for use as a stretcher. The fabric bottom p is stretched between a pair of rollers o. q carried in forks 1 on uprights g, h hinge d to the ends of basebars a, c, which are hinged at d, e on opposite sides of the connecting-bars b. The bottom is stretched by rolling up on the head bar q, which has a ratchet-wheel 3 and spring pawl 2. The bars g, h, are held in place by struts i, k, j pivoted to the bar b ; the strut i has a hooked end engaging one or other of the holes r in the plate s ; the part j has a plug which enters the part k ; the stay j, k can be adjusted in length by inserting ferrules between the collars u. The end pairs of uprights g, h are connected by struts m hinged at one end v, hooks at the other end taking in suitable eyes x. Projections f on the bar b project over the ends of the base-bars a, c and keep the three parts in line ; pins on the projections f may engage holes in the bars a, c, and wedges may be inserted under the projections to give an upward bend to the parts a, b, c when the bed is unoccupied. The stays u, k may be rule-jointed at the centre, as shown in Fig. 11, the sliding ferrule 26 keeping the parts in line. The bars a, b, c may be of trough-shaped metal containing wooden battens. The stays i may be pivoted to the uprights g, h, and have hooked ends engaging eyes in a flange on the bar b, the hook being kept engaged by a spring entering a notch therein. The bars a, b, c, g. h and stays i, j, k, m may be folded together very compactly. In a modification, each side-bar a, b, c may consist of two bars 30, 31 nearly at rightangles, and when reversed, as in Fig. 17, and connected together by suitable latches or catches, the bars 30 may form the seat of a bench. Each sidebar 30, 31 may be hinged so as to fold into half the length, and may be stiffened by struts.
Patent GB-189911817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Steam and other Engines.
Inventor: BRIGG CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 11,817. Brigg, C. H. June 7. Centrifugal governors.-Relates to loaded centrifugal governors, and consists of means for connecting the flyer weights with the loading-weight, and of a form of adjustable spring loading- apparatus, which may be used together or separately. Fig. 1 shows a form of governor in which both are used. The loading-weight b<1> attached to the muff or sleeve b is connected to the flyer weights f, f<1>, which slide on horizontal arms, by chains or bands j,j<1> passing over pulleys h carried by the spindle a. In another form, the flyer weights are carried by arms attached to the pulleys over which the bands pass. The adjustable spring v acts on the muff b through the medium of a spindle passing down the centre of the tubular spindle a and carrying a crosshead p at its upper end. The spring acts on the crosshead p through a sliding crosshead t, and links n, o.
Patent GB-189914979-A (GB)
Title: Cash Registering Till.
Inventor: FREDERIKSEN ANTON
Filed: 1899-07-20
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 14,979. Frederiksen, A. July 20. Type-writers and like machines.-In a cash-registering till, a number of keys 12 of special value are connected by rods 11 and bell-crank levers 10 with escapement slides 7,8 so that, when a key is operated, one tally 5 is allowed to fall down the corresponding glass tube 3, and registers the amount of the transaction. The tubes are graduated so as to show the total values. The levers 24, actuated simultaneously, carry platens 26, which, by means of transfer paper, print the amount of the transaction on a paper strip 21<a >carried over a drum 22. A special key 12<a> is next depressed, freeing the cash drawer 27, which, when pulled out, frees the lever 29 by the removal of the stop 28, allowing the lever 30 to rock on its pivot under the action of a spring 38. A rod with spring 34 carrying a horizontal arm 35 thus falls, and the arm acts on a pinwheel 36 driving a roller 21 by frictional contact, and feeds the paper strip 21<a>; the arm 35 passes back on the other side of the guide-piece 37. As the roller 22 moves, the amount of the transaction printed on the paper strip is displayed to the customer through a window 40. The movement of the lever 30 operates a special tally delivery device, similar to the others, but indicating that the drawer has been opened, and another such device is operated on closing the drawer. A tray 19 placed under the glass links receives the tallies when a discharging-slide 16 is operated.
Patent GB-189916248-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Pistons for Gas or Oil Motor Engine Cylinders.
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 16,248. Abel, E. D., [Gasmotoren Fabrik Deutz]. Aug. 9. Pistons.-The gas and oil engine pistons described in Specification No. 3948, A.D. 1899, have the packing-rings a and the rings of antifriction metal b arranged alternately.
Patent GB-189917790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Weaving.
Filed: 1899-09-04
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 17,790. Hodgson, G. H., Hodgson, M. E., and Hodgson (Limited), G. Sept. 4. Loom driving and reversing mechanism.- A vertical shaft 1 has at the top bevel gearing 2, 3 to operate the shedding-motion, and at the bottom an eccentric 4 and bevel gearing 6, 7 to operate respectively the letoff and take-up motions. Motion is communicated to the shaft 1 from the main shaft 12 through spur gearing 11<A>, bevel gearing 10, 9, and a long sleeve 8, which is connected to the shaft 1 by a clutch 13, 14. When t h i s clutch is thrown out of gear, all three motions can be turned back simultaneously by the handwheel 17.
Patent GB-189923494-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Embrocation for Human Use.
Inventor: BROWNE MARY JANE
Filed: 1899-11-24
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,494. Browne, M. J. Nov. 24. Embrocations.-An embrocation for human use consists of a mixture of cocaine, liniment of aconite, liniment of belladonna, compound liniment of camphor, ammoniated tincture of opium, and oil of cajeput.
Patent GB-190003480-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Arrangement, Construction, and Working of Signals or Indicators affixed to Tramway Vehicles and the like.
Inventor: GILLIBRAND JOHN
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 3480. Gillibrand, J. Feb. 22. Indicators, "engaged" and like; indicators, route, for vehicles. - Relates to indicators for showing on tramcars &c. that the vehicle is full, and to destination boards and the like. An indicator board C is mounted on hinges at each end of the vehicle, and both boards are raised into view by the same movement of the shaft A, which extends from front to rear of the car, and is provided at each end with a handle D for operation by the conductor. The shaft A may be mounted under the lagging B<1> on the top of the vehicle, or suitably suspended inside. Each indicator is operated by an arm F on the shaft A, the arm raising the indicator by engaging the slanting-piece E, and lowering it against the rubber or other buffer stops K by engaging the finger G. When the indicator is raised, the arm F rests in the groove or jaws J, and acts as a stay against wind pressure. The friction of the shaft A on its seat serves to prevent displacement of the indicator by vibration. In a modification, the indicator boards are fixed to the arms F, and are normally hidden behind a screen, being raised into view by operating the shaft A. Two or more sets of apparatus may be employed on the same vehicle ; e.g., one set may refer to the inside of the vehicle, and the other to the outside.
Patent GB-190004532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Stopping Tapping-holes of Furnaces.
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 4532. Lake, H. H., [Vaughen, S. W.]. March 9. Blast and cupola furnaces. - Relates to apparatus for stopping the tapping - holes of blast and other furnaces by means of clay or other refractory material. Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal section of the apparatus, which may be conveniently swung from a crane. The cylinder A is filled with clay through the opening a, after the pistoo has been drawn back into the position shown. The piston is coupled to a second piston in a cylinder B supplied with some fluid under pressure by the means shown. The nozzle a' is bolted to the cylinder so that it can be easily renewed.
Patent GB-190005013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Apparatus.
Inventor: STIMPSON WALTER FRANKLIN
Filed: 1900-03-16
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 5013. Stimpson, W. F. March 16. Value-indicating apparatus.- The beam H, pivoted at J, is connected by a rod M to the platform and by a link K to the lever E, which is pivoted to a support D and which carries a chart or scale F on which can be adjusted a sliding poise G. Computations of value at different prices per lb. are marked on the chart, and corresponding prices per lb. are marked on the sliding poise, which is available up to 10 lbs. The central part of the beam H is formed of two separate bars, as indicated in cross-section in Fig. 4, on which a poise P can ride. The poise carries indicating-fingers b<1>, e, which engage with notches on the beam and indicate the corresponding graduations on a scale formed on a covering cap or shelf C and reading up to 40 lbs.