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Patent GB-189904693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Stringing the Dies upon the Wires in the Operation of Wire Drawing.
Inventor: COWLES CHARLES ABERNETHY
Filed: 1899-03-03
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 4693. Cowles, C. A. March 3. Drawing.-In a machine for stringing dies on wire for subsequent drawing, a suitable framework carries a shaft B to which a head C can be clutched. The shaft B is geared to a wheel b<4> forming the free member of a clutch b<9> on a driven shaft. This free member also carries a sprocketwheel connected by a chain b<20> to a wheel b<11> which can be clutched to a drum shaft b<22>. The clutches on the shafts B, b<22> are preferably operated simultaneously by a foot-lever c". The shaft b<22> has a drum to receive a rope l<26> passing over a pulley b<30> and weighted by a weight b<32>. The rope has a projection b<34> which can engage an arm d on a slide D when the rope is wound up. The drum shaft has a handle S and a ratchet-wheel engaged by a pawl on the frame. The slide D carries an arm which can operate a wedge b<14> to disengage the clutch b<9>. The head C carries gripping-jaws C' to engage the wire after it has been pointed and passed through a die e. The pointing or swaging may be done in any suitable machine operated by an intermediate shaft b<18>, In operating the machine, the rope is partially wound on the drum, so that, when sufficient wire has been drawn, the projection b<34> operates the slide and disengages the clutch b<9>. The clutch b<9> is started by band, and the foot-lever is operated to start the head and drum. When the projection b<34> operates the slide, the machine is stopped. The stress in the wire causes the head to reverse, slackening the coils on the head and releasing the wire from the jaws, allowing the coil to be removed and placed on one of the hooks d<2>, d' on the slide. The ratchet pawl is disengaged to allow the weight to fall, the operation being then repeated. The jaws C', Fig. 12, are pivoted together at c<18>, and their longer ends c<16> engage a pin c<20 >on the head C, which causes the jaws to tightly grip the wire when pulled. The head C is recessed to receive the gripping-jaws. The arm d may be adjustably secured to a scale on the slide D. In a modification, the slide is operated by passing a few coils of the wire round a drum on the slide. The wire is then drawn till the previous die engages a stop on the slide, causing the slide to move till the arm d engages a collar on an extension of the wedge b<14> and stops the machine. This arrangement allows the dies to be threaded at definite intervals.
Patent GB-189907381-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Drawing Off the Contents of Casks, and for Sealing same when Empty.
Inventor: PLATTEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 7381. Platten, W. April 8. Tapping; bungs.- The taphole is fitted with a rubber bushing F, which is secured in place by a ring G. The hole is closed by a plug E which has on the inner end a flange E<2>, and is secured by a screw H. The plug has a threaded recess to receive a threaded projection on the end of the tap, by which the plug is forced inwards for tapping and again re-inserted in the taphole.
Patent GB-189907444-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filling Bottles.
Inventor: JACKSON JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-08
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 7444. Jackson, J., Logan, D. F., and Meiklejohn, W. April 8. Bottling. - Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 3201, A.D. 1893, for filling a number of bottles simultaneously with uniform quantities of liquids. The bottles g<1> are placed on a rack g on the table H, and are raised to the cupped nozzles d by the slide I, flexible strap h, and segment k by the operation of a hand-lever E on the shaft L. The nozzles d rise with the bottles until the filling-tubes f pass nearly to the bottoms of the bottles, so preventing foaming during'the filling. The liquid is supplied from a barrel &c. to the receiver J, and then through the cock A to the measuring-chambers C, from which it passes through the tubes ,j and tubular valves m to the chambers e, and thence through delivery valves in the bottoms of these chambers and tubes f to the bottles. The delivery valves are suspended from a grate r, which is raised and lowered by inclined slots in the bars R, the bars being operated by slots c<1> in the bar T connected to the slide 1. The tubular valves m have slots e", and are enclosed in tubular casings having corresponding slots e<1>. They are reciprocated by the lever S from the slot c" in the bar T. The valve A and the delivery valves are opened simultaneously with the closing of the valves m, and vice versÔ. The capacity of the chambers C. is regulated by screwing the cylinders P in or out.
Patent GB-189907918-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture or Production of Bands and Strips of Copper and other Metals by Electrolysis on Rotary Mandrels.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM EDWIN
Filed: 1899-04-15
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 7918. H e y s, W. E., [Dumoulin, E.]. April 15. Making metal bars.-Relates to the manufacture or production of bands and strips of copper and other metals by electrolysis on rotary mandrels, and to improvements in the devices described in Specifications No. 16,360, A.D. 1895, and No. 2709, A.D. 1897, in which the metals are deposited with the aid of "impregnators." This invention consists in forming helical grooves on the mandrels, and in filling the grooves with a suitable insulating- substance, so that the metal, after it is deposited may be drawn off as a long strip very nearly rectangular or almost square in cross-section.
Patent GB-189908673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: DIETZ CHARLES
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 8673. Dietz, C. April 25. Couplings, automatic. - The locking-pinDisinclined, and lies against a bevelled surface c' on the tail c of the knuckle C by which it is forced to the right when there is tension on the drawbar A. A shoulder d<2> taking under the plate b prevents any possibility of the pin being jerked out. Cam surfaces D<1>, c<2> on the pin and knuckle respectively allow the latter to swing freely i n t o the locking position while coupling, the pin rocking and rising, as the cams move over one another, and then dropping back into place.
Patent GB-189910217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Seats for Tramcars, Omnibuses, and other Vehicles, and for Parks, Gardens, and the like.
Inventor: HUNTER JOHN HAMILTON
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1900-05-15
Abstract: 10,217. Hunter, J. H. May 15. Seats.-Relates to reversible seats for use on the tops of omnibuses. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, the seat A is provided at each end with a pivot a, which is carried by toggle arms F, F, F<1>, F<1>, the joints f, f of which travel in the slots b<4> of the frame. The seat is shown in raised position ready for reversal. It is supported when in lowered position by the pins a<1>. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the pivots a are supported at the upper ends of levers F, which are pivoted at G. The pivot pins a slide in the grooves b, and the supporting-pins a' slide in the grooves b<1>. The seats are made with undulating longitudinal depressions having draining-orifices at their lowest parts.
Patent GB-189915749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Cocks or Valves.
Inventor: ROYDEN JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 15,749. Royden, J. J., [Dunlap, H. M.]. Aug. 1. Spray-producers. - Relates to a self - closing valve for use with medical instruments in which air pressure or a current of air is used for spraying purposes. The valve D is normally held closed by the pressure of fluid, in the inlet chamber I', on a diaphragm E held in place by a cover B. A push F, screwed to the spindle D<1> and making an airtight joint with the diaphragm, is provided. In a modification, the diaphragm is replaced by a disc working in an airtight manner in the cover B.
Patent GB-190000046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Mechanism for Actuating Brakes for Railway Wagons or Vehicles.
Inventor: GRESHAM HARRY EDWARD
Filed: 1900-01-01
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 46. Gresham, H. E. Jan. 1. Brakes, hand. Relates to means for applying the brakes from either side of a wagon or vehicle. The cross-shaft b<6> has at each end a wheel b<5>, one of which is connected by the chain b<3> to the guided slide ratchet b<1>, in turn connected to the chain b at one end of the arm a<5>, which is attached to the shaft a. Motion of the wheels b<5> in either direction causes the chain b<3> to wind on the shaft b<6>, thereby rotating the shaft a and applying the brake blocks a<4>. The ratchet bar b<1> is retained in any position by the pawl b<9>, Fig. 5, which is released by operating one of the end handles b* on the cross-shaft b<8>.
Patent GB-190000953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Folding Gates.
Inventor: BODE JOHN
Filed: 1900-01-16
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 953. Bode, J. Jan. 16. Doors, carriage; doors operating or locking automatically or simultaneously.-Folding-gates are constructed of vertical bars b, b<1> .... b<6> pivoted to links c, d at the top and bottom respectively, and are mounted on posts A by pivoting the bars b to projections at the top and bottom of the posts. Pivoted to the top and bottom of each post are bars e, h, the outer ends of which are bent and fitted with rollers to engage at opposite sides in slots b<7> of the bar b<6>, and both are connected by a link i, so that, on operating the bar or lever e by a handle e<3>, both bars are operated to distend or open the gate, or to fold it as shown in Fig. 6. The lever e has a catch g<2> to hold it in either position. It has also loops e<2> which engage with the alternate bars b<2>, b<4>, b<6>, and the alternate bars b<1>, b<3>, b<5> have projectionsf, so that the lever e on being actuated to fold the gate draws inwards the bars engaged by the loops and pushes out the others. A modification adapted for railway carriages is described.
Patent GB-190002569-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Woven Fabric for use as Blanketing in Printing and other Machines and for Analogous Purposes.
Inventor: HARGREAVES JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-09
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2569. Hargreaves, J. W. Feb. 9. Drawings to Specification. Blankets.-Fabrics for use as blanketing in printing-machines &c. are woven as a union velveteen with a cotton warp and two wefts, one cotton and the other woollen, interwoven so that the woollen weft forms the face, which is subsequently treated with suitable materials to render it non-absorbent.
Patent GB-190003983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calendar and Advertising Clocks.
Inventor: ECKER CARL
Filed: 1900-03-01
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 3983. Ecker, C. March 1. Date indicators.-A calendar sheet 2 passing over a guide roller 3, which is reduced in thickness at the centre 4, is wound on at the end of each day by a spring barrel 13 and is held during the day by a detent 15, which owing to holes 5 in the sheet can transfix it on the guide roller. A lever 21 under a pin 22 on the detent is operated to lift it by means of a crank-pin 18 on a wheel 19, which is made to revolve once in twenty-four hours by a clock I. The main detent 15 is helped sometimes by a pair of auxiliary detents 27, 28 engaging a pin 35 on a wheel in train with the barrel.
Patent GB-190004120-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Protecting Band for the Pneumatic Tyres of Bicycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: DUPONT ANTONY
Filed: 1900-03-03
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 4120. Dupont, A. March 3. Tyres, pneumatic.- Inserted between the air tube and outer cover is a puncturepreventing g band, which consists of a leather or like strip a to which circular discs b of thin sheet steel or other material are fastened.
Patent GB-190005999-A (GB)
Title: A Process for the Manufacture of Mineral Wax from Bituminous Brown-coal or Lignite.
Inventor: BOYEN EDGAR VON
Filed: 1900-03-30
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 5999. Boyen, E. von. March 30. Waxes ; fatty acids.-Relates to the manufacture of mineral wax, which may be used as a substitute for paraffin, from bituminous brown coal or lignite. The bitumen, separated by distillation with superheated steam, or by treating the dried brown coal with benzine &c., is subjected to distillation with superheated steam in a vacuum apparatus. The raw mineral wax obtained is cleaned and decolorized by suitable means, and may be used in the manufacture of candles &c. The wax may be saponified by treatment with an alkali, the unsaturated hydrocarbon separated, and the acid precipitated from the soap by means of a mineral acid.
Patent GB-190006836-A (GB)
Title: Improved Typewriting Machine.
Inventor: HERZBERG CARL
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1900-11-24
Abstract: 6836. Herzberg, C. April 11. Type-writers.-Relates to the keyboards and type-bar actions of typewriters. In the form shown in Fig. 1, there are nine types upon each of the carriers 2. The bars 1 form parts of jointed parallelograms arranged radially on a table 5 so that the carriers approach a common impression-point when operated through the medium of the slotted link 8, lever 9, 10, T-piece 15, and key 16, 17, or 18. The platen 22 can be caused to assume either of three positions by means of the usual shift keys, and, in addition, the table 5 can be raised or lowered from its normal position on the supporting-pillars 35, so that any of the nine types on the carrier 2 can be brought to the impression-point. A cross-bar 33 connects the sleeves 32, which slide on the pillars 35, and catches 30, 41 are adapted to engage with this bar so as to lower or raise the table 5 according as the lever 23 or 24 is operated. The depression of the key 17 causes the carrier to strike the platen without shifting the table 5, the levers 23, 24 being actuated only by the keys 16, 18 respectively. The normal position of the table 5 is determined by the cross-bar 33 resting on an upwardly-tensioned bar 46, which presses against an adjustable stop 48. In a modification shown in Fig. 3, universal bars 16', 18<1> are connected with the levers 23, 24, recesses 16, 18 being formed partly in the universal bars and partly in the key 17. Thus, if the operator presses with his finger on the recess 16, both the shift-lever 23 and the typecarrier are actuated, whereas pressure on the recess 17 operates the type-carrier only. The arms 11 of the three-armed levers 9, 10, 11 may operate a universal bar connected with the spacing-mechanism and ink-ribbon feeding-devices. Pins 55 co-operate with guides which ensure the accurate positioning of the type-carrier on to the impression-point. Fig. 5 shows a modification, in which the table 5 is dispensed with and swinging levers support the type-carriers 2. Each type-carrier is actuated by means of a lever 76, with which the keys 16, 17, 18 are adapted to engage. The rear swinging levers are pivoted on a curved axle 57 located in a frame 5 pivoted at 58. The shift-lever 24 operates a second lever 60, and the levers 23, 60 support catches 28, 38 which co-operate with a cross-bar 33 in the frame 5 so as to raise or lower it according as a key in the row 16 or 18 is depressed. The rear swinging lever communicates this movement to the type-carrier. The curved axle 57 is maintained in the horizontal plane when the frame 5 is shifted by means of an arm 72 fixed to the axle and jointed to a link pivoted to the standard 74.
Patent GB-190007679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices Applicable for use as Tobacco Pipe Cleaners, Joints for Coupling Pipes, and the like.
Inventor: EVANS EDWARD
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 7679. Evans, E. April 25. Couplings, disconnectible.-Fig. 3 shows a pipe coupling B, one end of which is provided with a perforated rubber diaphragm D held in place by a screwed cap &c. and adapted to receive the pipe L. The coupling is fixed to its pipe, or may be formed with a second diaphragm to receive such pipe.
Patent GB-190011666-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Instrument for Setting Out Circular Curves.
Inventor: FISCHER HANS
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 11,666. Fischer, H. June 27. Measuring horizontal angles.-Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of an instrument for setting out circular arcs as in railway curves &c. A diametral arm 2 carrying slot-and-wire sights is pivoted on a graduated disc 1 with fixed base line sights 4. Fig. 2 shows one method of using the instrument. To set out the arc a b, the diameter a e is first set out in length and direction. Instruments are then set up at a and e with the base sights along a e, and the arms 2 set to complementary angles. The intersection of the lines of sight then gives a point on the curve a b, such as c, d, &c.
Patent GB-190011947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Locking up Printers' Forms.
Inventor: KRAUSE RUDOLF JULIUS
Filed: 1900-07-02
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 11,947. Krause, R. J. Feb. 10, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Quoins.-Relates to quoins used in pairs A, A', each having a rib engaging a groove in the larger end of the other one, and racks on each side of the ribs for operating the quoins by means of the pinion end d of the key D. One or both quoins are provided with a locking-pawl engaging ratchet teeth on the other pawl, to prevent them from becoming loose when tightened up. In Fig. 1, the quoin A' has a pawl b pivoted at b<1> in a groove a<4> in the quoin, and provided with a tooth B engaging ratchet teeth a<3> on the rib of the other quoin A. The pawl is pressed outwardly by a spring C. The key D is provided with a pointed or conical projection d<1>, which withdraws the tooth of the pawl from the ratchet teeth when the key is being used.
Patent GB-190014964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoppering Jars, Cans and like Vessels
Inventor: PLESSIS LUCIEN
Filed: 1900-08-21
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 14,964. Plessis, L. Aug. 21. Stoppers ; sealing jars &c. -Relates to means for hermetically closing the air-escape holes in the covers &c. of preserve jars, cans, &c. The escape-hole e, Fig. 2, is formed in a metal tube a, the flange b of which is fitted into and soldered in a recess c in the cover d of the jar, can, &c., as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, or it may be fitted to the side of a can, close to one end, as shown in Fig. 6. The tube a is preferably conical, and is tapped to receive the screw plug g, which has a conical head h adapted to bear on a corresponding seat on the tube. After the usual heating operation, the plug is screwed down tightly to close the tube. A washer may be applied under the head h, the plug may, for greater safety, be cemented in position, and paper may be gummed over the head, which will, as a rule, be hidden under the usual label. The tube a may be formed with additional transverse holes, which can be opened by removing or partially unscrewing the plug. Instead of employing the screw plug, a conical pin may be cemented and forcibly driven into the tube a, or a fusible metal pin may be cast into the tube.
Patent GB-190016182-A (GB)
Title: Method of Making Washers.
Inventor: HART HUBERT CHAUNCEY
Filed: 1900-09-11
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 16,182. Hart, H. C. March 7, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drawings to Specification. Washers.-A flat split washer is made from wire by cutting off a length, bending it into a ring and flattening it in dies to form a washer of increased density.
Patent GB-190019386-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Time Switches
Inventor: OFFORD CHARLES HERBERT
Filed: 1900-10-30
Granted: 1901-10-30
Abstract: 19,386. Offord, C. H., and Jevons, S. Oct. 30. Switches adapted to operate at fixed or variable times are provided with one dial and one or more pointers. Means are also provided for indicating when the clock mechanism requires rewinding. Figs. 2 and 3 show one construction. The dial plate A and pointers b<2>, b3 are driven through friction gear from the clock mechanism. The gear includes two loose sleeves a<1> and a<4>. On a<4> is loosely mounted a wheel F gearing with the clock mechanism. On the face of the wheel F is a rubber disc bearing against a similar disc on the back of the dial B. Fixed on the sleeve a<1> is one pointer b<3>, and on its inner end is a rod a'. On the sleeve a<4> is fixed the pointer b' and a rod a<6>. These rods are adapted to engage with pins h<3>, h<4>, connected with a counterpoise H mounted on the shaft h'. Mounted on the same shaft is the contact-lever J carrying contacts j<4> adapted to dip into mercury cups. When the counterpoise is thrown over, it rocks the lever J to make or break contact. As the clock spring unwinds, it pushes out a pivoted lever N into the path of a projection on the door of the case, and prevents its closure. A modified construction is shown in Fig. 8, the friction gear A consisting of discs pressed by a spring washer b<4>, and the contacts j<4> being operated by a connecting-rod j<5> connected to the lever similar to J. In further modifications, the switch mechanism may be partially duplicated, and one set of contacts be arranged to complete an alternative circuit when one circuit is opened at a predetermined time, and to open this alternative circuit at another time.
Patent GB-190023081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Power Hammers.
Inventor: CROSSLEY JOHN
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 23,081. Crossley, J. Dec. 18. Fluid-pressure hammers.-The tup is carried by a piston H<1> in a cylinder H having inlet and exhaust ports J, J<1> controlled by a valve F in a casing E. A piston B is reciprocated in a pump cylinder A from a crank shaft, and supplies air under pressure to the valve casing through a non- return valve D<1> and a passage or receiver e<2>. The air may be drawn through a valve D and a passage e<1> from the exhaust port of the main cylinder, or the pump cylinder may have an inlet port closed by the piston shortly after the compression stroke commences. The valve F may be arranged to close one port completely before opening the other, or to leave both partially open at the same time. When the exhaust port is open, the piston H is maintained in a raised position by the suction of the pump piston. When both ports are open, the piston and tup are reciprocated. The valve F is arranged to open a port L, when in the normal or raised position shown, to prevent useless accumulation of pressure due to the closure of the inlet port J. The valve may be operated by a handlever M, by a treadle, or by any suitable moving part of the hammer. In place of the port L, a piston valve K<1>, Fig. 3, may be provided to open a passage K when the pressure in the pump cylinder becomes excessive, a flap valve k<3> preventing air from being drawn in through the passage. The cylinders may be made double - acting, a set of valves being provided at each end of the pump cylinder and the valve F being made double-acting.
Patent GB-190105394-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Fishing Reels
Inventor: ALLCOCK SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 5394. Allcock, S., [trading as Allcock & Co., S.]. March 14. Reels and winches, rod.-The drum proper A is retained upon its spindle by a plate hinged to the drum A at F, and adapted to pass into a slot D and engage with an annular groove in the spindle. This spindle H, Fig. 7, may be made hollow, with apertures k through which project arms b, c on the end of a screw fitted with a thumb-nut a. When the screw is forced in, the arms divide against a cone m, and are thus forced out against the sleeve B to act as a brake.