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Patent GB-189703512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling and Cutting Machines for the Production of Nuts and other Articles from Iron and other Rods.
Inventor: GWINNETT WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-02-10
Granted: 1898-02-10
Abstract: 3512. Gwinnett, W. Feb. 10 Rolling; shearing. - Nuts, balls, and other articles are rolled and cut from rods between two eccentric or cam-shaped discs A, B rotated in the same direction at the same speed. The discs are gapped, forming an opening C for the admission of the rod against stop flanges a<1>, b<1>. Each disc is formed with a gradually increasing groove of the required shape indicated by dotted lines, and the balls &c. are discharged when the gapped portions g, g<1> coincide. Reciprocating plates or dies may be used instead of rotating discs.
Patent GB-189711158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Belt Stretchers.
Inventor: KINDIG HOMER B
Filed: 1897-05-04
Granted: 1897-08-07
Abstract: 11,158. Kindig, H. B. May 4. Belts, stretchers for. An apparatus for tightening belts, especially those of grain elevators and the like, is constructed with two plates A<1>, A<2>, which can be set at any desired distance apart by means of telescopic or sliding joints a<2>, a<3>, and set-screws a<4>, a roller B which can be rotated by a handle d<5> and ratchet-wheel d, and a band b passing through a diametral hole in the roller B and having at each end a belt gripper C. The apparatus may be suspended in the elevator casing by hooked rods a, a. The belt grippers are each formed of two plates c and c<1>; the former is attached to the band band has two edges turned over to form a wedge-shaped slide for the plate c', which is made wedge-shaped and may be roughened so as to grip the elevator belt when the latter is placed between the two plates, and the wedge driven home. The grippers are drawn together by rotating the roller B, and the belt is set to proper length through a hole e in the casing. In another form, the grippers are drawn together by a right and left handed screw provided with a ratchet-wheel and handle.
Patent GB-189713829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Baths and Lavatories.
Inventor: CLOAKE ALBERT GARDNER
Filed: 1897-06-05
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 13,829. Cloake, A. G. June 5. Baths; lavatory basins. -The separate supply cocks are fitted to an overhanging shelf C, through which the rod of the outlet valve also passes. The shelf may project inwards. In the case of a lavatory basin, a recess is formed at the back of the basin for the reception of the discharge rod.
Patent GB-189720275-A (GB)
Inventor: NOORDEN ALFRED VAN
Filed: 1897-09-03
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 20,275. Noorden, A. van. Sept 3. Tyres, pneumatic etc.; felloes or rims.-The pneumatic or other elastic tyre D is enclosed in a metallic rim A which may be employed alone or in combination with the ordinary wheel felloes. This rim has an outer circumferential slot B, formed by rolling over the edges C, in which works a rubber or similar ring E having a tread G. The ring may have a winged base F, or it may be combined with the elastic tyre, and the rim may be formed in two parts as is necessary when a solid rubber tyre replaces the pneumatic tyre D.
Patent GB-189720504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cleaners for Boiler Flues and the like.
Inventor: WOLF LOUIS JOHN
Filed: 1897-09-07
Granted: 1897-11-27
Abstract: 20,504. Wolf, L. J. Sept. 7. Cleaning tubes.- Relates to cleaners for boiler tubes. The shell is made in two parts, in the lower of which is secured a bolt K on which revolves a disc I having inclined slots. The disc has a ball-ended crankpin I<11> adapted by its rotation to oscillate the short end of a lever E pivoted to the upper part of the shell, the long arm of which lever carries adjustable circular cutters F, each larger than the one above it. A light hammer may replace the cutters. Steam, water, or other fluid under pressure is supplied by the pipe C and rotates the disc I. In a modification, the lever E is automatically rotated while it oscillates, either by pivoting it to an inner shell having inclined slots, or by forming the outer shell with inclined slots. In this case, the pipe C is connected to the shell by a ball-and-socket joint.
Patent GB-189722655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Driving Mechanism for Velocipedes.
Inventor: GAUTIER LOUIS
Filed: 1897-10-02
Granted: 1898-09-17
Abstract: 22,655. Gautier, L. Oct. 2. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to driving-mechanism for transmitting motion and producing a speed multiplication without the aid of chain or toothed gearing, applicable to bicycles, tricycles, motor vehicles, and other purposes. The Figures show the application of a threefold multiplying-gearing to a bicycle. The pedal cranks b are mounted on the spindle a, and are provided with auxiliary arms b<1> to which are fixed, one in advance of the other, the curvilinear triangular guides or cams c, d. Ball bearings p, r are arranged on each side of the bearing q, on which rotate a hollow spindle provided with teeth f, f<1> and g, g<1> upon which are rigidly fixed in pairs cranks h, h<1> and i, i<1>. The cranks h, h and i<1>, i<1> are connected with the rods l and respectively, which are attached to the cranks k and k<1> fixed upon the axle o of the driving-wheel. The rods l, l<1> are each made in three lengths for convenience in fitting and adjusting, and are made in the form of a ring where they enclose the crank axle a. The pins of the four cranks h, h<1>, i, i' are continued outside the rods l, l<1>, and are provided with rollers s, s<1>, t, t<1> which engage the internal faces of the cams or guides c, d. By the engagement of these rollers with the triangular guides, each of the short cranks revolve three times while the pedal cranks make one revolution, and this motion is transferred to the rear wheel through the agency of the connecting-rods.
Patent GB-189727903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in Apparatus for use in, the Manufacture of Corsets, and Gaiters, and Leggings.
Inventor: RIVETT COLIN
Filed: 1897-11-27
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 27,903. Rivett, C., Shottin, A., and Moss, T. H. Nov. 27. Corsets, leggings, and gaiters are made of felt. Fig. 1 shows in elevation, and Fig. 3 in plan, a block on which a corset body is made. A combined rotary and oscillatory motion is given to the block on to which the wool or other fibre is fed in the form of a fleece from a carding-engine. When the requisite number of layers have been wound on, the resulting product is cut into two parts along the groove d, each part is flattened to the shape shown in Fig. 5, and is then cut down the sides and opened out to form the half corset shown in Fig. 6. Leggings and gaiters are similarly manufactured on blocks of the requisite shape. The half corsets &c. thus formed are hardened and planked and pressed or moulded, and dyed or proofed as required.
Patent GB-189729420-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Manufacturing Plates, Slabs, or the like for Building Purposes.
Inventor: VLCEK WENZL
Filed: 1897-12-11
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 29,420. Vlcek, W. Dec. 11. Moulding slabs and tiles.-The die is of indiarubber, and has numerous projections of square or round section, so that, when pressed into the clay under great pressure, recesses slanting in various directions are produced, Fig. 1. Fig. 7 shows a section of die for a ribbed tile. Owing to the thickening of the rubber projections under pressure, the tile can easily be withdrawn from the mould. In setting them, the tiles are given a slight twisting motion so that the mortar may entirely fill the recesses.
Patent GB-189808905-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Multi-cycles, especially applicable for Military Purposes.
Inventor: GRILLI ROMEO
Filed: 1898-04-16
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 8905. Grilli, R. April 16. Multicycles; convertibles ; military cycles.-Relates to a multicycle adapted for military purposes, for luggage carrying, and for use as a ladder or fireescape. The cycle comprises two parts secured together by rods S as shown, each part being mounted on three wheels A, B, and C, and consisting of two tandem frames G, H connected together by tubes I secured to rods K formed on the saddle posts. The front wheel is mounted in forks in a steering-head, and is turned so as to steer the cycle by means of a cord X connecting a pulley W on the forks to similar pulleys U, V actuated by handle-bars D, E as shown. Additional handles Y, Z are provided for use by either of the front riders when not steering. The wheels B and C are mounted on axles connected by balance gear to a tube b connected by chain gearing with crank axles a driven by the riders. The chain gearing is arranged as shown so that the crank axles are parallel with the tube b and are not perpendicular to the frame. Secured to the tubes I is a case F divided into three compartments, of which the end compartments are airtight and cause the cycle to float in water, the middle compartment being used to carry ammunition, luggage, &c. An airtight case P is secured to the bottom of the case F, further to increase the buoyancy. A gun carriage may be secured to the case F. The front wheel A<1> of the rear portion may be dispensed with. By removing the rods S, the cycle is converted into two tricycles, which can be used separately. In a similar manner, by disconnecting the frames G and H and providing each of them with a front wheel &c., the tricycles are converted into tandem bicycles. The arrangement may be used as a ladder or fire-escape, the bars I which serve as steps being strengthened by bamboo and rods.
Patent GB-189810968-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Motors and Pumps.
Inventor: ROND LOUIS JULES JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1898-05-13
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 10,968. Le Rond, L. J. J. B. Nov. 9, A.D. 1897, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Annular-chamber type. -A cylinder rotating within the casing A is formed with a number of grooves C each having a vane E across it. Short cylinders D, carried on a shaft geared with the shaft b, penetrate the casing A and fit gastight in the grooves C so as to form abutments. Recesses F allow the passage of the vanes E. The working fluid may be expanded successively from one groove to the next, and more than one set of cylinders D may be used in connection with the same casing A. The apparatus may operate as a pump or a motor, and in the latter case may be actuated by hot air, gas, steam, or other fluid under pressure, and be used in connection with motor cars, both road and rail, traction engines, locomotives, dynamos, ventilation, transport ships, balloons, and flying machines.
Patent GB-189818169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Manufacture of Glassware.
Inventor: RIPLEY DANIEL CAMPBELL
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 18,169. Ripley, D. C. Aug. 23. Blowing and moulding.- Relates to a machine for blowing and moulding glass articles such as lamp globes and hollow-ware. A two-part mould 14, having a detached mould-ring 11, is moved out along the bracket 12 to receive a charge of glass, and is then returned beneath the plunger 7, round which is the spring-controlled mould-closing ring 8 of usual construction. The plunger descends under fluid pressure when the hand-lever 6 is operated, and a blank is formed in the press-mould. The latter is now moved out over the opening 12, and is opened, and the blank is allowed to fall into the blow-mould 15 carried on the rotating bed 16. Fig. 3 shows spring-controlled pins 18, which prevent the release of the blank from the mould-ring until the mould-sections are sufficiently opened for it to fall freely. A rod 32, Fig. 7, having a spring fork 38, may be employed to lower the blank into the blow-mould, or the mould-ring may itself be lowered by similar means, carrying the blank with it. The rod 32 is operated by hand, and slides with friction in suitable supports. The table 16 is now turned until the blowmould is brought beneath the blowing-mechanism. By depressing the hand-lever 30, the concave plate 19 is brought down upon an asbestos packing-ring 20 formed in a groove at the top of the blowmould. During this movement the outer helical spring 27 is compressed. On depressing the lever further, the inner spring 29 is compressed, and the valve rod 21 descends in its sleeve and admits air under pressure from the chamber 25 to the blowmould. The neck of the article, being uniformly exposed to the air-pressure in the cavity 19, preserves its shape, while the remainder of the blank assumes the shape of the blow - mould. Fig. 3<a> shows a slight modification, in which a recess for the neck is formed in the blow-mould, and the plate 19 is flat, and rests upon a raised packing-ring.
Patent GB-189821826-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pencil Retaining Devices.
Inventor: DUNPHY JAMES VEAL
Filed: 1898-10-17
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 21,826. Dunphy, J. V. Oct. 17. Pencils.-In order to prevent the pencil B or similar article from falling out of the pocket, a ribbed rubber piece A is slipped upon it. The piece A may be rolled upon itself when desired.
Patent GB-189823632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Menu Cards.
Filed: 1898-11-09
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 23,632. Wise, W. L., [Fabrik von Maggi's Nahrungsmitteln, A.-G.]. Nov. 9. Drawings to Specification. Cards, menu; bookmarkers.-A menu card is provided with one or two readily-detachable and ornamented strips or portions which can be used as bookmarkers. Advertisements may be printed upon the backs of the cards.
Patent GB-189826457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Ore Crushing Machinery.
Inventor: RAINSFORD RICHARD
Filed: 1898-12-14
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 26,457. Rainsford, R., [Cook, F. H.]. Dec. 14. Crushers with vibrating jaws for ores &c. The lower end of the moving jaw 3 is mounted upon an eccentric driving-shaft 10 ; its upper end is connected by levers 6 to the top of the fixed jaw 2. The fixed jaw is held up by a breaking-bar 29 of L section bolted at its ends to the sides of the frame. Adjustment is provided by means of U- shaped washers placed between the jaw and the bar ; or the bearings of the driving-shaft may be adjustable in guides by means of set-screws, Fig. 6. Another form of adjustment, shown in Fig. 7 and in dotted lines in Fig. 1, consists of an eccentric shaft which bears against the back of the fixed jaw and is adjustable by means or a hand-lever working over a notched quadrant ; the bearings of this shaft are supported in open frames, and are held up by breaking-pins 36. When this adjustment is used, the lower end of the jaw is provided with projections 41, Fig. 6, working in guide-slots in the frames. Rolls 7, 8 are mounted below the jaws ; the fixed roll 7 is driven directly from the shaft 10; the adjustable roll 8 is driven through an idle wheel rotating upon an adjustable eccentric stud. The bearings of the fixed roll are held up by breaking-pins such as shown in Fig. 7.
Patent GB-189902969-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Delivering Measured Quantities of Liquid.
Inventor: WELLER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-02-10
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 2969. Weller, F. W. Feb. 10. Measured quantities, delivering.-Relates to means for emptying a jar or bottle in measured quantities, the plug M being horizontal for jars and vertical for bottles. The measuring-vessel A has four passages, two at the top for the inlet and outlet of air, and two at the bottom for the supply and discharge of the liquid. The plug I has two ports x, y, one above the other. In the position shown, the vessel is filling through the pipe G. chamber J, and a passage at right-angles to the passage E aligned with the port y. The air escapes through the passage D and port x to the pipe K terminating within the jar or bottle. On turning the plug I, the port y is aligned with the passage E, for the delivery of the liquid through the spout N, and the port x with a passage at right-angles to the passage D, which leads to an air inlet nozzle. A tap L allows a continuous flow to be obtained when desired.
Patent GB-189904405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rotary Valves.
Inventor: JENSEN PETER
Filed: 1899-02-28
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 4405. Jensen, P., [United States Steering Gear and Valve Co.]. Feb. 28. Steering-engines ; valves.-Relates to plug cocks for controlling steering-apparatus. Ports g, h, n are provided in a central plug valve D turning within a floating valve E having ports i, k communicating with annular recesses l, m in the casing, whereby the communication between the steaminlet port F, the exhaust port I, and the ports H, G, leading to opposite ends of the operating cylinder, is controlled. While the spindle e may be operated at will, the spindle f is connected to some moving part of the engine, whereby the operating piston may be held in any predetermined position In a modification, the ports F, G, H, I communicate with separate annular spaces.
Patent GB-189913437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical Trusses.
Inventor: EDWARDS EDMUND
Filed: 1899-06-28
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 13,437. Edwards, E., [Kaiser, F.]. June 28. Moulds.-A mould a for obtaining impressions for pads of rupture trusses, is made hollow and open on both sides. The side h is fitted close to the body of a spring g, and plastic material, such as artificial rubber, plaster of Paris, mixed with a rapidly-evaporating fluid, &c., is pressed into the mould by any suitable means, e g. by a movable cover c secured to knobs f by a hook d, and provided with a thumb-screw b. To avoid sticking, the plastic mass may be packed in a rubber bag or isinglass, afterwards removed.
Patent GB-189918884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Production of Cellulose Solutions Adapted for the Manufacture of Threads.
Inventor: IMRAY JOHN
Filed: 1899-09-19
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 18,884. Imray, J., [Bronnert, E.]. Sept. 19. Threads.-Relates to the preparation of cellulose solutions adapted for making threads. The cellulose is treated for a few hours with a weak bleaching-liquor, by preference electrolytical bleaching- liquor, and then with a concentrated solution of caustic alkali at a low temperature. After thorough washing and draining by centrifugal action, the material is dissolved in ammoniacal copper-oxide solution. The material may be treated first with caustic alkali and afterwards with the bleaching- liquor.
Patent GB-189919193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Lighting Gas and in connection with Gas Burners.
Filed: 1899-09-23
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 19,193. Duncan, J. H. H., New Sunlight Incandescent Co., and Barnett, H. T. Sept. 23. Lighting gas.-The terminals of the dry cell or other electric generator 5<a>, Fig. 1, which is attached by a collar 6 to the lower end of a lamplighter's torch 2, are respectively connected by the wire 10 and the contacts 8, 9 and a wire to the spring- mounted contact-pieces 1, 1<a>, which are insulated from each other on the upper end of the torch. The gas cock of the street, incandescent, or other lamp, Fig. 2, is opened by pressing the contactpieces 1, 1<a> at the head of the torch 2 against corresponding contact-pieces 14, 14<a> on one end 13 of the lever of the gas cock. Thus, at the instant of turning on the gas, the electric current traverses the metallic parts 14<a>, 13, 16, 17 and the tube 18 to the igniting-wire 19, and returns through an insulated wire 19<a> in the tube 18 to complete the circuit at the contact-piece 14. The other arm 13<a> of the lever of the gas cock terminates in a cup 15 of insulating-material, to allow of the cock being readily turned off by the torch. In a modification, the spring contacts 1, 1<a> of the torch are replaced by lateral plates, flexible contacts of strip metal being substituted for the capped contacts 14, 14<a> on the lever of the gas cock. Slight variations in the construction and arrangement of the details are permissible.
Patent GB-189921736-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Making Potters' Stilts, Spurs, Thimbles, and the like.
Inventor: MADDOCK JAMES
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 21,736. Maddock, J. Oct. 31. Moulding pottery thimble pins, spurs, stilts, &c.- The blanks are fed to the mould or die B by a box G, which is carried by an arm from a rocking shaft C, and is fitted with a sliding bottom which is automatically moved back against a spring when a projection of the slide comes in contact with the frame. The moulded pin adheres to the upper die A, and is detached by passing steam through the die. A wire or spring J, attached to the box, knocks the pin off the die on to a table I carried by an arm F<1> on a rocking shaft D. The pins are transferred by the table to an endless flannel band, which is partly surrounded by steam pipes for the purpose of drying the pins.
Patent GB-190008748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Boring Tunnels or Headings
Inventor: MANTON ARTHUR WOODROFFE
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 8748. Manton, A. W. May 11. Tunnelling.-The head c of a tunnelling-machine is provided with cutter arms b and vanes h for removing the spoil from an annular groove, leaving a core as shown, or the whole or part of the face may be worked. The head runs on roller and ball bearings c<1>, d<6> on the cylinder d carried by brackets d<1> which are advanced by the feed-nuts f working on the feed-screws g. A ring d' on the carriage d<3> is clamped in the tunnel or its lining, and carries the feed-screws g. The motor for driving the head is preferably placed in the rear, and drives the head c by a chain e' and worm gear e. The chain may, however, drive the head directly or by bevel gear, and belting or other means may be used instead of the chain. The feed-nuts f are geared together by a chain f and are driven by ratchet gear through a bell crank from a radially-adjustable crank-pin f<10> on one of the driving-wheels. Or a crank-pin on one of these wheels may be connected to the ratchet gear by a chain. Fig. 4 shows one method of mounting the motor m for a chain or belt drive ; an electric or other motor and the gearing slide on rails j supported by brackets from the lining, and are pulled back by a weight m<1> or other means to stretch the chain. In another form, the motor is supported by a platform with legs running on rails fixed at the sides. The machine may work in lined or unlined tunnels or shafts, and it may be combined with a shield.