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Patent GB-189706917-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Cutting or Tearing up Rags, Ropes and the like.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1897-03-16
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 6917. Jensen, P., [Albert, H.]. March 16. Raw materials, treating.-Rags, rope ends, &c. are torn up and disintegrated in a machine as shown. The material is fed by an apron e to a pair of weighted feed-rollers f, f <1>, by which it is led to a nipping throat formed in two parts g, g<1>, of which the upper one is weighted and carried by arms from the axle of the upper roller f <1>, so that the descent of the latter assists the descent of the upper part g<1> of the throat. While held in the throat g, g', the material is presented to a spiral blade or a series of discs furnished with saw teeth and mounted upon a rotating shaft a, the disintegrated material falling down the shute h.
Patent GB-189709675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electric Clocks.
Inventor: HENNEQUIN LOUIS ANATOLE AUGUST
Filed: 1897-04-15
Granted: 1898-04-15
Abstract: 9675. Hennequin, L. A. A. April 15. Electric clocks.-Fig. 1. A clock is driven by a spring lever G acting by a pawl O on a ratchetwheel P. The repeated action of the spring is maintained by an electromagnet U, V attracting the armature R attached to it. The make and break of the circuit is effected as follows :-At the end of the armature there is a fork with prongs C, D which embraces one arm B of a bell crank A, the other arm of which is attached to a spring E pushing at right and left of a dead point. As the clock is being driven the under-prong of the fork which is insulated brings the bell crank A past the dead point, so that it jumps into contact with the upper prong, so completing the circuit. A resistance is shunted in to prevent sparking. A rocking contact M is also operated to send currents to indicators. Striking-mechanism.-The hammer A<1> pivoted at H<1> bears a pin G<1> which plays within a contactfork D<1>, E<1> to make and break the circuit of electric bells. Alarms.-A wheel F, Figs. 2 and 3, of 288 teeth driven by a pinion E revolves once in 24 hours, and wire saddles L placed on it lift an insulated terminal R into contact with a terminal N rotating every five minutes.
Patent GB-189713512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fasteners for Gloves and other Articles.
Inventor: PAGE WARREN BENJAMIN
Filed: 1897-06-01
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 13,512. Lake, H. H., [Page, W. B.]. June 1. Fastenings, stud or ball-and-socket, are formed with elongated or circular sockets the active edges of which are reduced in size and form U-shaped openings. In one form the sides of the U are practically parallel, whilst in the other forms they are circular, the opening 10 in the U being either arranged to receive the stud laterally or being merely a slot to give a spring action. Fig. 4 shows an underside plan of the socket, and Fig. 5 a section of the socket and its securing-eyelet d. In a further modification, the socket is shaped by stamping and the edges bent to form a hollow ring which acts to expand a tubular securing-eyelet.
Patent GB-189714765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycles.
Inventor: EBERT FRANZ FRIEDRICH HEINRICH
Filed: 1897-06-18
Granted: 1898-01-15
Abstract: 14,765. Ebert, F. F. H., and Senft, C. A. H. June 18. Supporting or mounting bearings.-Relates to means for elastically supporting cycle bottom brackets &c., the object being to prevent shock to the rider. In the bicycle treadle-driving mechanism shown in Fig. 1, the bearing d is carried on the lower end of the tube g which carries the saddle. It is elastically supported by two springs f, which rest on a cross-piece fixed between the tubes k, and encircle guide-rods d. By this arrangement the saddle always remains at a constant distance from the treadle axle a.
Patent GB-189716507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes for Sweeping, Scouring, and the like.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-07-13
Granted: 1897-08-14
Abstract: 16,507. Boult, A. J., [Ebert, J. F.]. July 13. Handles, fixing to stocks. - The handles of brushes for sweeping and scouring the walls and ceilings of rooms &c. are adjustably fixed to the stock by a socket-piece, Fig. 4, which is pivoted to the stock 4 by a bolt 13 with a nut 14. By this means the inclination of the bristles can be varied and the wear upon them can be equalized. The brush handle 8 fits into the socket 7 and the plate 6 bears on the stock, the ribs 11 fitting into two of a series of radial grooves in the stock.
Patent GB-189717750-A (GB)
Title: Self Lubricating Material for Bearings.
Inventor: HALEY JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-07-28
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 17,750. Haley, J. W., and Hobart, I. E. July 28. Self-lubricating compositions.-Glass, lead, pre ferably in the form of red lead, plumbago, and antimony are mixed in a finely-powdered state and fused together. Brass or aluminium may be added. The fused material is pressed into the bearing or other part to which it is to be applied.
Patent GB-189721735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Measuring Instrument for Spectacles and the like.
Inventor: GRADON JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1897-09-22
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 21,735. Gradon, J. T. Sept. 22. Spectacles and eyeglasses, measuring for. The instrument is for measuring the various parts, such as the height and ' in or out' measurements of the bridge, the pupillary distance, and the inclination of the axis of a cylindrical lens. It consists of a rule a with one edge graduated and a central line to which some of the graduations are continued for taking the measurement of pupillary distances. At a' the rule has a scale for measuring the height of the bridge. b is a protractor at the centre of which is a projection c from the rule. A narrow strip or slide d with projecting pin e is employed for in and out' measurements. The method of use is described in the Specification.
Patent GB-189725491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints or Connections for Tubular Frame Work.
Inventor: MILLS WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-11-03
Granted: 1898-11-03
Abstract: 25,491. Mills, W Nov. 3 Joints for tubular framework. The end of the tube B is split longitudinally, and is expanded within the socket A by a wedge D forced into a slit c in a liner or bush C by a screw E passing through a nut F. Ribs d' of the wedge slide in guide-grooves in the nut which is maintained in p sition by a screwed pin G. The screw E may he locked, or the head may be cut off flush with the socket.
Patent GB-189725599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Filed: 1897-11-04
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 25,599. Chamberlain & Hookham and Holden, S. H. Nov. 4. Quantity meters.-A motor meter is provided with two field coils, connected in different circuits so that they cause the armature to rotate in opposite directions. If the meter is used to control the charging and discharging of accumulators, it may be made to run more slowly in one direction by using differing field coils, or by shunting one coil with a definite resistance. Fig. 3 shows a meter having an armature C' and two field coils F<1>, F<2>, connected by a switch M with a generator K, and also to an accumulator J and lamps L<2>. Discharge from the accumulator through the lamps passes through the armature C' and coil F', causing the meter to register. Current supplied from the generator to the accumulator passes through the other field coil F<2>, and oppositely through the armature C', so that the meter rotates oppositely. The invention is described with reference to continuouscurrent meters with disc armatures in mercury. Resistances.-An adjustable shunt for the field coil of such a meter, or for other measuring-instruments, is made by permanently attaching a shunt resistance to the ends of the coil, and clamping a circuit connection to the shunt near one end, its other end being permanently connected.
Patent GB-189730249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flyers for Roving Frames.
Inventor: DUNN THOMAS FRANCIS
Filed: 1897-12-21
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 30,249. Dunn, T. F. Dec. 21. Spindle a p p a - ratus.-The flyer is made, as shown in Fig. 1, with a solid leg 4 and a hollow leg 5. To the hollow leg is attached a weighted presser 8, provided with vertical and inclined slots 12 14, which engage with studs 6 and 7 respectively on the flyer leg. As the bobbin increases in diameter, the presser rises on the studs 6,7 and the shoe 10 moves outwards in a horizontal line ; while, when the flyer is dropped, the presser maintains an upright position.
Patent GB-189730568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Furnaces or Fire-grates for Gas Producers and for like purposes.
Inventor: WALKER JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1897-12-28
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 30,568. Walker, J. H. Dec. 28. Gas producers; fuel surfaces.-The "firegrates" of gas producers and "like furnaces" are made of conical form as shown at E, with a central fixed or removable tube E', and so arranged that they can be readily raised and lowered. A column of fuel is supported in the tube E<1> by the auxiliary grate F. In Fig. 1 the cone is shown hinged at E<1> and supported at any desired height by a pin in one or other of the holes e. In Fig. 3 it is shown mounted on toggle-bars which may be adjusted by a screw. It may be suspended on screwed rods passing through lugs and through channels in the brickwork lining, such rods being raised or lowered by nuts. The base of the cone closely fits the annular base-plate B, being flanged or not as desired, E<3> is a protecting-cap.
Patent GB-189803089-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Striking and Repeating Mechanism for Clocks.
Inventor: STEINER JACOB JOSEF
Filed: 1898-02-07
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 3089. Steiner, J. J. Feb. 7. Striking-mechanism has the hammers lifted by a pin-wheel acting upon levers x, x<1>, x<2> through the medium of push-rods y, y<1>, y<2>. The quarterhour snail b, with its star-wheel e engaged by the jumping-wheel f, is loose upon the cannon pinion, and is driven by a fast four-armed piece d bearing against a pin e'. The hour-snail is coaxial, being fast on the hour-wheel. The four-armed piece wipes a lever o<2>, o<3> pivoted at o upon a lever n<1>, n<2>, n<3> pivoted at n upon the frame plate, and a notched arm p<1> jointed to the first lever o<3> consequently engages a pin l<4> on the rack hook l. When the four-armed piece has left the lever o' free to rebound under the pressure of the spring o<4>, the rack hook is carried clear of the hour and quarter racks h, i, to let them fall upon their snails. A forked arm t<1>, t<2> turning with the rack hook sets free the controlling-flyer v, drops the quarter-hour push-rods y', y' on the pin t, and raises the hour push-rod y from it. As the gathering-pallet now rotates, and with its pins q<1>, q<2> lifts the hour and quarter racks respectively, the first pin also, by wiping a branch p<2> of the latch p<1>, disengages it from the rack hook, so allowing the latter to fall against the quarter rack. After the quarters have been struck, the rack hook falls till its first pin engages the hour racks, and at the same time the reversing forked arm t<1>, t<2> lifts the quarter-hammer push-rods out of action and drops the hour-hammer push-rod y into action, but does not obstruct the flyer v. In order, however, that this last action shall not occur before the striking of the quarters is finished, a pawl m catches a second pin m<1> on the rack hook till the gathering-pin q<2> lifts it. The hours are then struck, and a similar action between the pawl m and a third pin m<2> on the rack hook renders the last hour blow possible. Should it be desired to throw the striking-mechanism out of gear, a lever s<1> can be used to lift the latch p<1> out of action. To prevent or allow at will the repetition of the hours at the quarters, the bell-crank lever catch r<1>, r<2>, which normally holds the tail piece h<2> of the hour rack and is only disengaged every fourth quarter as a pin f<1> on the jumping- wheelfwipes it, may be detached from the hour rack altogether by a hand-lever s. Repeating-mechanism.-To repeat, the lever on the pivot n is pulled by a cord, whereupon its branch n<1> disengages the detent latch r<1>, r<2>. If this is done about five minutes before the quarter, the quarter will not be repeated, because the latch lever o' is carried away from the four - armed piece. A modification to obviate this defect is, however, described.
Patent GB-189805725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Actions of Organs and the like Musical Instruments.
Inventor: COUSANS LOUIS BERTRAM
Filed: 1898-03-09
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 5725. Cousans, L. B. March 9. Organs.-The feature of the invention is the use of a small valve X, Y made of iron or other suitable material, and bent so as to oscillate about an axis I when acted upon by a horse-shoe electromagnet M. It is applicable as a key valve, or to stops or any other part of the action. The inlet hole 0 is situated between the poles R of the electromagnet, and is covered by the side X of the valve, while the exhaust C is covered by the side Y. Any suitable motor connected with the passage can thus be inflated from the wind-chest, or exhausted.
Patent GB-189811726-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Jaw for the Face Plates or Chucks of Turning Lathes.
Inventor: EKERDT EDUARD
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 11,726. Ekerdt, E., and Zell, C. May 24. Chucks.-Jaws for lathe chucks or faceplates are made in two parts A, B connected together by a bayonet-joint h<1>, g and i, o. Two curved surfaces q on the part B bear against the segments c on the part A. The part B is formed with gripping-surfaces k, m, n, and can be readily turned on the part A.
Patent GB-189821443-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Curtain Hook and Tape Combined for Suspending Curtains.
Inventor: BODDY JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-12
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 21,443. Boddy, J., and Brook, T. F. Oct. 12. Curtains, s u s - pending. - M e t a l hooks a have baseplates with projections which are passed through a strip or tape and clinched. The tape is fixed to the curtain, and the hooks are engaged with the rings.
Patent GB-189825831-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Instrument for Piercing Paper or any other Suitable Material or Substances for the Purpose of Making a Dividing Line, so that the Article or Substance so Pierced can be Torn or Broken off as Required.
Inventor: DAY TOM GILLIATT
Filed: 1898-12-07
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 25,831. Day, T. G. Dec. 7. Cutting and perforating apparatus.-Relates to an instrument for piercing or perforating dividing- lines in paper or other suitable material during the process of manufacture, of being printed, or otherwise, and is specially applicable for perforating wall-papers, so that several widths can be printed on one roll, and afterwards separated along the lines of perforations, as required. The material is fed between the guide-plate g and the bed h, and is perforated by the reciprocating tool a, which is preferably dagger-pointed. The tool is clamped in a holder b, which is operated in one direction by a cam j, Fig. 2, on the spindle of the driving- pulley n, and in the other direction by a spring such as i. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the cam is replaced by a ratchet-wheel p, the teeth of which engage the pin q on the holder b. A hand-crank n may replace the power-driven pulley.
Patent GB-189901163-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Protector Plate for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: FURBER HENRY
Filed: 1899-01-18
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 1163. Furber, H. Jan. 18. Sole and heel protectors.-A malleable cast-iron or other plate a protects the heel and waist and, if desired, the sole also. In the example shown, the plate fits within a tip f on the heel, but, when no such tip is used, the plate covers the whole of the top-lift. It is secured by screws or nails e, e, and may be lightened as at g, g. Such protectors are especially applicable to the shoes worn by colliers and other workman.
Patent GB-189912949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Connection of House Service or Branch Conductors to Electric Mains.
Inventor: ANDREWS LEONARD
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 12,949. Andrews, L., and Glass, J. June 21. Couplings for connecting branches to concentric mains. The conductors are exposed as shown in Fig. 1. The inner conductors 4, 5 are soldered together and covered with insulating-material, such as tape or a divided T-piece 6. A divided metal T-piece 8, Fig. 2, is placed over the piece 6, and the conductors 2, 10 soldered to it. This connection is covered with insulating-material, and the conductors 1 and 11 connected by a similar T-piece which is covered with insulating-material. The joint is then preferably enclosed in aT-shaped box. In the modified arrangement shown in Fig. 5, the junction pieces are formed with openings through which insulating-material may be poured to fill up the spaces. With double cables the intermediate connection 8 is dispensed with.
Patent GB-189918122-A (GB)
Title: Wheat Ear Raising Apparatus for Attachment to Reaping Machines.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-09-07
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 18,122. Golby, F. W., [Ullmann, E.]. Sept. 7. Reaping - machines. - Relates to arms or appliances adjustably secured to the inner end of the cutter-bar to raise fallen crops. The appliance consists of two lifters a and b carried by an arm e pivoted at f to plates g in such a way that the arms will rise to a limited extent if they meet an obstruction on the ground. The plates g slide horizontally in grooves n, n in bars k and l bolted to the finger-bar d. The plates g are fixed in their adjusted position by pins o, in a series of holes formed through the bars d and k and plates g.
Patent GB-189919931-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Roller Bearings.
Inventor: WRIGHT WILLIAM HAMILTON
Filed: 1899-10-04
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 19,931. Wright, W. H. Oct. 4. Axle-boxes.-Relates to an axle-box so constructed that the hub can be removed from the axle without the rollers leaving their places. The axle A is formed with a cone A', and a second cone A<2> is secured upon it. The sleeve B is formed in two portions, which are connected by a tube B'. The conical rollers E bear on the cones A', A<2> and on conical surfaces on the sleeve ; they are retained in place by the adjustable rings F, having flanges F<2> which overlap the pins E'. The cone A<2> is adjusted by the nut A<5> secured by the lock-nut A<6>, a washer A' being interposed. The washer engages a slot in the cone, and is therefore prevented from turning by the key A<14>. A nut A<10> is screwed up behind the cone, and this nut is locked by a cottar A". A cap G covers the outer end of the axle-box, and a cap H is provided at the inner end. A layer of felt K, compressed by a spring K<1>, may be placed between the cap H and a ring J, which is sprung into a groove within the cap. In a modification, the loose cone A<2> is screwed on to the axle, and secured by a lock-nut of opposite thread.
Patent GB-189923943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: TUSTIN GEORGE
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 23,943. Tustin, G., and Cumber, E. Dec. 1. Couplings, automatic; draw-gear.-The square draw-bar d on which the springs g, p are mounted has cylindrical bearings in the beams a, b in order to adjust the position of the hook i to which the link l is pivoted. In coupling, the hooks i, i<1> engage automatically, and the concussion causes the link l to drop from the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3 to engage the projection j<1>. To uncouple, the lever w attached to the rotatable shaft s is raised, by depressing a handle v at either side of the vehicle, to first lift the link l off the projection j<1> and then strike the projection to separate the hooks. The link l is retained in the position for coupling by a projection n' on its tail n, while the rod s can be shifted to move the lever w clear of the coupling-hook and link.
Patent GB-189924651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flushing Apparatus for Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: WOODBURY JOHN
Filed: 1899-12-12
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 24,651. Lake, H. H., [Woodbury, ,T.]. Dec. 12. Water-waste preventers, valve-discharge. The closed tank 3 is fitted with a tubular discharge valve 15 working in a cylinder 8 and connected by a rod 18 passing through a tube 11 to the operating-lever 27 pivoted at 26 and kept normally in the closed position by a spring 32. Ports 14 are formed around the lower edge of the cylinder 8 for the escape of the flush. The upper end of the cylinder 8 is enlarged to receive the packing 20 and compressing-ring 22 on the tubular valve 15. This packing, when the valve is closed, seats upon the raised edges 19 and 23. The valve 15 is closed by the spring 32, which may be mounted horizontally and compressed upon a rod, one end of which is pivoted to the inner end of the lever 27.
Patent GB-189925512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Slaking Lime or similar Material.
Inventor: WILLCOX Benjamin
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 25,512. Willcox, B., [Soc. J. et A. Pavin de Lafarge]. Dec. 23. Moving-cantainer apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for slaking lime, and for the similar treatment of hydraulic cements &c. The lime or cement is fed in lumps into a hopper a, Fig. 1, and is moistened with just sufficient water to slake it. The material passes into a rotary chamber b surrounded by a jacket into which steam enters by pipes j, leaving by pipes k. Mutilated helices e effect a slow movement of the materials along the chamber, and longitudinal ribs/serve to lift and agitate them as the cylinder revolves. The materials are discharged at r, and may be subjected to further agitation in cylinders between which a re-heating chamber is interposed. The re-heating chamber may consist of a rotary cylinder B, Fig. 4, containing steam pipes i constituting a continuous coil. The pipe 3 may be divided by a longitudinal partition so as to serve both for the introduction and return of the steam. The slaked materials may be maintained for from 24 to 48 hours at a temperature of 100‹ C. in a pit surrounded by non-conducting material.
Patent GB-190001817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shearing Machines.
Inventor: ALLEN ROBERT
Filed: 1900-01-29
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 1817. Allen, R., Allen, C. H., and Wakefield, W. J. Jan. 29. Shearing.-A hand shearing-machine for sheet metal has a head a, which may be secured to a pedestal r, or a bench, or held in a vice, and which carries a fixed blade c on a jaw b. The movable blade f is secured to a jaw d, pivoted at e to the head. A hand-lever g is pivoted on links i and connected to the jaw d to give sufficient purchase. The movement of the jaw is limited by a stud m on it engaging a slot o. The blades may be secured to the jaws by hooked bolts p, and set down by bolts q. The pedestal may be adjustably secured in a socket s, carried by a pair of wheels v with handles w. The handles g may be brought to the front, and may be secured to the jaw d.
Patent GB-190004456-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steering Gear for Ships.
Inventor: STEVENS THOMAS GEORGE
Filed: 1900-03-08
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 4456. Stevens, T. G. March 8. Steering- gear.- 0 n t h e rudderhead is keyed a crosshead B, which is coupled by spring connections to a larger crosshead C actuated by chains in the usual manner. Fig. 5 shows a longitudinal section of one of these spring connections. The cylindrical casing e<3> is connected at one end to the crosshead C, and has a rod e<4> projecting through the other and coupled to the other crosshead. The rod e<4> is surrounded by two helical springs, each of which bears, at one end, against the end of the casing, and, at the other end, on a plate e<5>, Fig. 7. The two plates e<5> are pushed apart to adjust the compression of the springs by a cottar e<7> bearing on the gibs e<6>. In the case of the hand gear, another crosshead, mounted above or below the crosshead B, is connected to the usual right and left hand nuts by spring connections such as are described above.