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Patent GB-189708028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shuttle Guards of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: BLEZARD NORMAN
Filed: 1897-03-29
Granted: 1897-09-25
Abstract: 8028. Blezard, N. March 29. Loom shuttle guards.-The guard is supported by brackets B, C, its ends passing through holes G. In the face of the projecting part of each bracket is a groove H, and the ends of the guard are bent round in a U-shape, so that they have sufficient spring to engage in the grooves to hold the guard in position. The position of the bracket C may be adjusted as wear takes place by means of the screws 0 passing through slots. The bracket may be further secured by a screw L passing between it and the wheel K, which has countersunk recesses of different depths on its periphery.
Patent GB-189709467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Shade Carriers.
Inventor: NELSON JAMES
Filed: 1897-04-13
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 9467. Nelson, J., Drake, B. M., and Gorham, J. M. April 13. Lamp-shade holders designed to facilitate the fixing and the removing of the shades and to minimize the risk of fracture from unequal expansion. In the incandescent electric lamp shown in the Figure, the tubular holder D screws upon the socket B and is splayed out at its lower end into a number of projections or teeth A. As the tube D is screwed up the extremities of the splayed ends press against the inside of the shade C, forming a yielding but firm support. A splayed disc or ring and a lock nut may be substituted for the form illustrated.
Patent GB-189711352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Burning Acetylene Gas for Heating, Cooking, Soldering, or other like Purposes.
Inventor: BLANC FREDERICK NICHOLAS
Filed: 1897-05-06
Granted: 1897-06-12
Abstract: 11,352. Blanc, F. N., [T³rr, R.]. May 6. Acetylene burners, atmospheric. - Atmospheric burners for the consumption of acetylene gas are constructed, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3, with a fine jet a<3>, mixing-chamber b, and contracted burner tube c. Fig. 5 shows three burners applied to a cooking-stove, and they may also be applied for heating purposes. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, a soldering-bit d is heated by the gas burning at e, and supplied through the handle of the tool.
Patent GB-189713504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Bridges for Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: REAGAN JAMES
Filed: 1897-06-01
Granted: 1897-07-10
Abstract: 13,504. Reagan, J., and Fleer, F. H. June 1. Firebridges for boiler furnaces. The bridge placed upon the bearer-plate F is made up of two rows of metal chambers A, B, each of a size convenient for removal and replacement. The chambers are packed with ashes or with similar non-conducting material through removable sideplates, and are constructed with grooved upper surfaces E, E upon which ashes may lodge.
Patent GB-189714900-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means or Method of Securing Flanges on Weavers' and Warpers' Beams, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: WITHAM JOHN
Filed: 1897-06-19
Granted: 1897-07-24
Abstract: 14,900. Witham, J., Lord, J., and Booth, J. T. June 19. Warp beams.-The flange J is secured to the beam G by forcing a split sleeve over the taper end of the beam and under the hub H of the flange. The apparatus for forcing in the sleeve consists of a cylinder B and a piston C advanced by a screw D.
Patent GB-189715397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot and Shoe Lasting Machines.
Inventor: FERGUSON GEORGE
Filed: 1897-06-28
Granted: 1898-06-28
Abstract: 15,397. Ferguson, G. June 28. Lasting, machines for. The standard A supports. a bed-plate A<2> on which are mounted a sliding carriage b, for the heeling wiper-block b<2> and a supporting-bracket a for the toe wiper-block a<2>. Both blocks are pivoted so that they can assume inclined positions to suit various lasts. The toeblock is supported in a nearly horizontal position by a spring a<3>. The carriage b is moved endwise by a screw and hand-wheel b<5> to bring the rear holder e into contact with the last, and the latter into contact with the toe-holder e, Fig. 3. These holders e, e consist'of flexible metal strips, the ends of which are jointed to segments e<5> gearing with spring-pressed spindles f, f. The centres of these strips abut on these spindles, so that when the last presses against the latter they move inwards and lay the strips along the sides of the upper. The heel wipers c, c' are linked to a bar c<3> from which a pin c<4> projects and engages with a cam-slot in the actuating-lever c<8>. The toewipers d, d<2> are connected by links to a bar d<3> which can be pulled outwards by a lever d<8>. This lever can be connected, in the manner shown, to the carriage b so that the two move together. By disengaging the pawl g<4> their movements can be made independent. The toe-wipers d, d' are held in place by a bar d' connected to a carriabe d<5> upon which the wipers are mounted, and which can be moved longitudinally in a guide-way in the block a<2> by the lever d<8>.
Patent GB-189718809-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Powder Puffs.
Inventor: EHRENBACHER MANNY
Filed: 1897-08-13
Granted: 1897-09-25
Abstract: 18,809. Ehrenbacher, M., and Br÷gelmann, P. Aug. 13. Powder puffs.-Powder is contained in a receptacle with flexible walls b, a front surface a perforated at i for applying the powder, and a back h. The surface a is backed with gauze a<1>. Powder is introduced through an opening at the back which may be closed by the screw knob e.
Patent GB-189726509-A (GB)
Title: Certain Improvements in Cycle Saddle Clips.
Inventor: HANMAN FREDERIC ERNEST
Filed: 1897-11-13
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 26,509. Hanman, F. E., and Vincent, H. Nov. 13. Saddle clips.-A clip consists of a divided socket A adapted to fit on the L-pin B, and provided with a transverse slot for the reception of the bolt C. The bolt C is partially cut away to bear against the L-pin, and is formed on the underside with longitudinal ribs with which corresponding serrations in the bosses d<5> of the gripping-pieces D<1>, D<2> engage. The gripping-pieces D', D<2> take over the tapered ends c<2>, c<3> of the bolt C, and are provided with grooves which engage with the wires e<1>, e<2>, e<3>, e<4> of the saddle frame, and serve to clamp them, at any desired tilt, against the socket A. By means of the nuts f<1>,f<2> the wire frame may be secured to the clip, and the clip itself secured to the L-pin. The clip is also described as applied to a two-wire saddle frame. In a modification, the sides of the divided socket A are extended below the boss parts d<5> of the gripping-pieces, and the cross-slot of the socket extends right through the top of the socket.
Patent GB-189802422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Lock-nuts.
Inventor: STUART CHARLES
Filed: 1898-01-29
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 2422. Stuart, C., and Whitaker, A. J. P. Jan. 29. Locking nuts.- Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 5148, A.D. 1897. The nut a is formed with a conical extent i o n a' adapted to screw into a taper hole in a nut b, the work, or another nut in advance of the split nut. The extension a<1> is split in one or more places, and the nut a may also be split in one place. On screwing up the nut b the nut a is contracted upon the bolt.
Patent GB-189811077-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Production of Orthotoluolsulpho Acid from Orthothiocresol by Oxidation with the Aid of Concentrated Nitric Acid.
Inventor: HAUFF FRITZ
Filed: 1898-05-14
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 11,077. Hauff, F. May 14. o-Toluene sulphonic acid is prepared by oxidizing o-thiocresol with strong nitric acid. The oxidation is performed in an earthenware pot, connected to a condensing-tower so that the acid and the thiocresol flow together in a thin stream into the pot. A quantity of concentrated acid is placed in the pot, heated to 30-40‹ C., and a mixture of acid and thiocresol run in. A strong current of air is passed through the fluid to ensure uniform mixture and sufficient cooling, and to provide the oxygen necessary to regenerate nitric acid from the nitrous fumes produced in the reaction. The contents of the pot, after being freed from acid by distillation, are poured into water to separate a small quantity of insoluble disulphide, and the solution thus obtained is neutralized with soda, dried by steam, and transformed by known methods into o-toluol sulphochloride, o-toluol sulphamide, and saccharin.
Patent GB-189819384-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brake for Trolleys and other Vehicles.
Inventor: WHEELER ROBERT BRASH
Filed: 1898-09-12
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 19,384. Wheeler, R. B. Sept. 12. Brakes; hand - t r u c s. - Relates to means for preventing r a i l w a y platform trolleys and other v e - hicles from moving when left unattended. Fig. 1 shows a wheel of a trolley braked or scotched. W h e n the handle A is pushed towards the back B, the pivoted lever C rises and causes the pivoted arms D to strike the plate E<1> and open so that the blocks E are disengaged from the wheel tyre. When pressure is removed from the handle A, the weight of the parts causes the blocks E automatically to lock the wheel. The apparatus may be worked from either end of the vehicle. In a modification, the scotches are applied to the wheels when the ordinary trolley handle is pushed back or allowed to drop.
Patent GB-189823569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Drying Paper, Piece Goods, and the like.
Inventor: PICKLES JAMES DEMAINE
Filed: 1898-11-09
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 23,569. Pickles, J. D. Nov. 9. Drying.-The stop valve 18, controlling the steam supply to the drying-cylinders A, B, C, is automatically operated according to the tension of the piece D being dried, which passes over a guide-roller 8 between the cylinders A and B. The roller 8 is carried by a bell-crank lever 3 on the shaft 1. The arm 4 carries a quadrant 5, a strap 6, and counterweights 7. The arm 9 carries a swing-bar 11 suspended by a chain 14 and carrying wheels 12 and 13 adapted to be engaged by a tappet 22 to close or open the valve 18, to which they transmit motion through a worm 23, a wormwheel 24, and a cord or chain 15 passing over pulleys 16 and 17 as shown and fixed at 26. By pulling a lever 27 until its notch 28 engages the stud 26 the valve is closed.
Patent GB-189826957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Rendering Cotton and other Light Fabrics Fireproof.
Inventor: HOWARTH WRIGHT
Filed: 1898-12-21
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 26,957. Howarth, W., Howarth, J. E., and Grant, T. W. Dec. 21. Fireproofing.-Cotton and other light fabrics are rendered fireproof by means of a solution of sal-ammoniac and borax with or without the addition of stannate of soda.
Patent GB-189827558-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lever Brake for Railway Wagons and like Vehicles.
Inventor: GATWOOD WALTER
Filed: 1898-12-31
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 27,558. Gatwood, W. Dec. 31. Brakes, hand-power. To allow the brakes to be applied from either side of a wagon. operating- levers B, which are jointed to the levers A so as to have horizontal play, are connected as shown by the bars E.
Patent GB-189900039-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pneumatic Working of Signals on Railways.
Inventor: FAIRLEY JOHN
Filed: 1899-01-02
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 39. Fairley, J. Jan. 2. Drawings to Specification. Semaphore &c. signals.-Relates to pneumatic apparatus for working railway signals. The signal arm is actuated by a piston working in a cylinder on the signal post, the cylinder being connected by a pipe or tube to an air pump, worked by a lever &c., in the signal cabin. One pump may be employed to operate a number of signals, the connecting-pipes being provided with controlling-cocks,
Patent GB-189902082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wagons, Carts, and other similar Vehicles.
Filed: 1899-01-30
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 2082. Bristol Wagon and Carriage Works Co., McDonald, J., and Hek, W. S. Jan. 30. Covers and roofs, cart, wagon, and like; tailboards.-The right-hand portion of Fig. 1 shows the doors 9, 9<a>, 10 closed, while the left end shows similar doors open and exposing the apertures 8<a> in the vehicle. The hinges of the doors 10 are arranged at right-angles to those of the doors 9, 9<a>, so that, when the last are opened by the levers 12, 13, 14, 15, they press on and open the doors 10. The tailboard is in two parts 18, 19, the former being removably fixed by pins and a catch 21, and the latter pivoted on pins 22, one of which is squared to receive the operating - quadrant 24. The tailboard is shown in both the open (lifted) and closed positions, and in the latter case the shaft 27 is operated by the handle 28 so that projections, not shown, bear against the bottom of the part 19. In a modification, a longitudinal centreboard is substituted for the covers 10.
Patent GB-189908714-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Dyeing and otherwise Treating Yarn in Cop or similar Form.
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-04-26
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 8714. Barraclough, F. April 26. Yarns, treating with liquids.-Relates to apparatus for dyeing and otherwise treating yarn in cop or similar form. In the treating-tank of the apparatus described in Specification No. 14,092, A.D. 1894, [Abridgment Class Bleaching &c.], or in each of the several treating - tanks of that described in Specification No. 7997, A.D. 1899, two or more removable horizontal partitions are substituted for the single removable horizontal partitions previously employed. The partitions F are placed side by side, and they rest upon ledges C, formed upon the sides B of the tank, and upon a beam A extending across the tank. For supporting two partitions the tank is fitted with a single straight beam, but for supporting four or six partitions it is fitted with a beam in the shape of a cross or double cross.
Patent GB-189914984-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Producing and Storing Acetylene and other Gases.
Inventor: BRIDGES CHRISTOPHER MARTIN
Filed: 1899-07-20
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 14,984. Bridges, C. M. July 20. Gases, obtaining. - Apparatus for generating gases, tor example acetylene, in which the supply of the solid material to the liquid is automatically regulated. The solid is fed from a hopper a to a water tank 12 below, by an arc-shaped slide valve c, having an opening d which is brought beneath the hopper as the gas bell 5 sinks, by means of the stop g on the bell engaging a lever e pivoted at b, and connected to the slide by a link. As the bell rises, the slide moves back to the position shown. The generated gas passes by a tube 14 to a closed cylinder 6, in which water condenses out, thence by perforations 7 to an outer closed cylinder 3, and from the latter by perforations 8 to the bell 5. The bell is guided by a rod 4, and is drysealed by means of a rubber sleeve or hood 9, the ends of which are connected respectively to the lower edge of the bell 5 and to the upper edge of the cylinder 3. To remove the vessel 12, the clamp 11 is released, when the pivoted arm 18 will fall.
Patent GB-189925708-A (GB)
Title: Bedside Watch Holder and Food Warmer.
Inventor: PICKARD ISAAC
Filed: 1899-12-30
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 25,708. Pickard, I. Dec. 30. Watch .stands and holders.-A receptacle of any suitable shape has a door on which is hung the watch. A night-light or lamp placed inside the receptacle illuminates the face of the watch, and serves to keep warm a cup or baby's bottle placed on the top. The bottle &c. and night-light may both be packed in the receptacle when travelling.
Patent GB-190002985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Applying Leaf Metal or the like to Cigarette Paper Strips.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-02-14
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 2985. Boult, A. J., [Hurwitz, S. S]. Feb. 14. Gilding and silvering.-A machine for applying gold, silver, aluminium, or other metallic leaf at intervals to continuous cigarette-paper strip is shown in transverse section in Fig. 3, and longitudinal section in Fig. 4. The gilded portions constitute the mouthpieces of the finished cigarette. The cigarette-paper strip c passes through a guide 2, under a roller 3, over the baseplate 4 of a pressing-device, and thence over a guide-roll 5 to feed-rolls 6, 7, which cause it to travel at uniform speed. Size &c. contained in a trough 12 is supplied to a roller 18, which conveys it to distributing-rollers 20, 22. From the latter it is transferred to the projecting portion 23 of a cylinder 24, mounted beneath the roller 3. The strip c is thus sized at intervals. The plate 4 forms part of a carriage 34, supported on rollers 33 and in guides 32. The carriage is caused to reciprocate, by a stud 35 engaging a cam-groove 36 in a cylinder 36<a>, on a longitudinal shaft 28, and, during each forward movement, it travels with the same speed as the paper strip. The carriage carries at one side a reel 38, on which is wound a stout paper band b, carrying a strip of exceedingly thin leaf metal. The band b passes over the plate 4 beneath the paper strip c, and, as the gold leaf &c. is taken up by the strip c, the paper band b passes on empty over a roll 40 to feed-rolls 41, 42, of which the latter is intermittently rotated to advance the band b by means of a rubber wheel 43 and a projecting portion 44 of a cam-disc 45. The latter is splined so as to move longitudinally on the shaft 28 as the carriage reciprocates. The band b is fed forward to bring a fresh portion of the gold leaf beneath the strip c while the carriage is moving backwards. As soon as the carriage is moving forward at full speed, a presser plate 55, supported upon it, is caused to descend on the strip c by the action of a cam 62 and linkage 61, 59, 58. The gold leaf adheres to the strip c, and is removed from the remainder on the band b as soon as the carriage 34 ceases to travel with the speed of the strip c. To obtain a clean separation of the leaf, a sharp-edged spring-pressed blade 63 is caused to press on the band b at the edge of the strip c. The presserplate 63 rises sufficiently to free the strip c as soon as the cam 62 has passed the roller at the end of the rod 61, but the knife continues to press on the band b until the lower cam-surface 62<a> has passed the roller, by which time the foil has been severed. In a modified form of the machine, the strip c is moved intermittently instead of continuously, thus rendering the sliding carriage 34 unnecessary.
Patent GB-190009195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle-Racks.
Inventor: THUM WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-05-18
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 9195. Thum, W. Oct. 23, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Stands or supports for bicycles. A forked arm A, hinged to a hook E fixed to the wall and supported by a stay B, is adapted to receive the front wheel of the bicycle, as shown. The stay B is hinged at D to the arm, and is kept in position by a cord F. When the arm A inclines downwards, stops C are provided to engage the fork. Figs. 2 and 4 show in plan view the arm A and stay B respectively, but their shape may be modified. The stay may be forked, and may be hinged to the arm nearer to the wall, in which case it is made shorter. When not in use, the support folds against the wall, as shown in Fig. 3, and is held in place by a spring or gravity catch N.
Patent GB-190009808-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Concrete Buildings and Structures
Inventor: VALLIERE LOUIS DE
Filed: 1900-05-28
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 9808. ValliÞre, L. de. May 28. Water supply piers.-Reservoirs, piers, and buildings are constructed of concrete b strengthened by round iron tension rods a, and flattened helical coils of wire c having the sides inclined to the rods at an angle of 45‹ or thereabouts.
Patent GB-190010961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Generating Steam and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: DUGGLEBY MATTHIAS PIERCY
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 10,961. Duggleby, M. P. June 16. Incrustation, preventing; water-circulation, promoting; evaporative efficiency, increasing.-Relates to means for the economical production of steam from muddy, saline, or other impure waters. Fig. 2 shows an elevation, and Fig. 3 a vertical section, of a vertical boiler. The feed-pipe D is inclined to cause the water to circulate, and keep any solid matter in movement. The feed is supplied continuously, and one or both mud cocks K are kept open to allow the solid matter to escape. The top of the boiler is hollow, and contains a lagging of asbestos. The exhaust steam is returned to the firebox to consume the smoke. When the invention is applied to marine boilers, evaporators, and condensers, may be dispensed with, as the exhaust is disposed of in the furnace.
Patent GB-190022288-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Attaching Pole-pieces to Electric Machines.
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 22,288. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Reist, H. G.]. Dec. 7. Transformers.-In a motor-generator the polepieces P are attached to their support A in the following manner :-Dovetail slots S of uniform width are formed diagonally across the periphery of the support, and into these are inserted dovetail projections J on the pole-pieces. Keys K, each having one straight and one inclined side, are then inserted in opposite directions into the slots S. By these means the adjustment of the parts can be effected from either end.
Patent GB-190106747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Clutch Driving and Brake Mechanism for Velocipedes and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: BARNES CHARLES OSCAR
Filed: 1901-03-30
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 6747. Barnes, C. O., Angle, H. M., and Eccleston, J. B. March 30. Clutches; brakes.-Relates to clutch mechanism for velocipedes and similar vehicles, and more particularly to back - pedalling coasting brakes. The brake also is so constructed as to permit the machine to be backed. In propelling the machine, the hub C is turned forwardly with the sprocketwheel G by the clutch ring I, which is forced outwardly into the clutch socket of the bearing-cup c<1> by the forward rotation of the main cam ring H, Fig. 2. In coasting, the slight initial backward movement causes the outer cam faces of the ring H to recede from the clutch ring I, and the clutch ring is then released from the hub and held stationary. Upon back-pedalling, the main ring H turns backwards with the sprocket-wheel G, the inner cam faces acting against the cam faces of the auxiliary cam ring l, shift the ring l towards the brake end of the hub, and cause the brake cone K to come into contact with the conical brake sleeve J. The auxiliary cam ring l is prevented from turning backwards with the main ring H by its frictional contact with the brake cone, the spring m pressing the ring l against the brake cone. The shoulders on the main and auxiliary cam rings are arranged obliquely. For backing the machine, the clutch o, o<1>, p allows the brake shoe K to turn backward with the wheel hub. The outer clutch collar o is screwed to the sleeve p, and is kept from turning in both directions by the tenon q engaging with the recess q<1> in the bearing-cone d. The collars are formed with oblique or cam faces o<6>, and are pressed inwards by the spring s. The movement of the brake cone is limited by the washer rand the stop r<1>. The ball bearing n receives the end thrust. The bracket E is fixed to the member B of the machine by the clip E<1> and screw bolt e, or a pin may be brazed in the fork to take the place of the clip and bolt e.
Patent GB-190108170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Appliances for Securing Views with Clouds and other High Light Effects at One Exposure.
Inventor: GROVES WILLIAM LIONEL
Filed: 1901-04-20
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 8170. Groves, W. L. April 20. Cameras; shutters.-Relates to a device to be mounted on a lens or on a shutter to tone down the effect of high lights from the clouds or from the sea in a landscape. Fig. 4 shows the device fitted on the top of a shutter a for toning down the high lights of clouds. It consists of a screen with serrated edges d made up of a number of adjustable sections b held together by a frame c. The frame c is hinged to the top of the shutter, and, when released, is moved into the operatic position by a spiral spring contained in the casing f<1>.