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Patent GB-189808157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms.
Inventor: SEATON DANIEL MUNSON
Filed: 1898-04-05
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 8157. Seaton, D. M. April 5. Shuttleless looms.-Relates to looms in which measured loops of weft are drawn from bobbins at each side of the loom and inserted into the fabric in such a manner that the loops bind at opposite edges alternately. At each side of the loom is a feeding - device F, Fig. 32, consisting of a vertically - sliding plate F<4> with springs f, f<1>, f<2>, f<3> for holding the thread x, as it comes from the t u b e t<1> and tension device T, in front of openings f<4>, f<5> for the weft-carrier S. T h i s weft-carrier forms the subject-matter of Specification No. 8158, A.D. 1898, and consists of a hollow shell with nippers s<1> at each end. It is thrown through the shed by a picking-stick P<7>, and is received in a tubular housing R, in which it is checked by the picking-stick at that end coming in contact with a stop P<6> on a positivelyactuated slide P<5>. An additional length of weft is measured off by a vertically-reciprocating tumbler hook in connection with the feeding-device F, and the end is cut by shears F<6>, mounted on the block F<4> and operated by a cam on the frame F<1>. The nippers s<1> are opened simultaneously by a pair of openers, operated from the cam shaft, and the weft-carrier is pushed on to the end of its course by a catch on the slide P<5> engaging with an opening s<10> in it, and this catch is finally released by a pin p running upon a cam p<2> on the shell P<3>. The slide P<5> is actuated by a pin P<8> on an arm P<2> on the shaft P', which is shifted longitudinally by a cam on the cam shaft. If the weft-carrier does not reach the end of its course with sufficient force, it fails to operate a plate J, Fig. 36, which then allows an arm J<3> on the shaft J<2> to hold a dagger J' in position to operate a lever K<1> on the lay, and thus by means of an intermediate lever K<2> to release the knock-off handle K<3> and stop the loom. The tension device T consists of a tube lined with plush or like material. The devices at each end can be shifted upon the lay beam so as to adapt the loom for different widths of fabric.
Patent GB-189811804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Methods of Malting and Drying Grain and the like, and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: SLEEMAN JAMES
Filed: 1898-05-24
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 11,804. Sleeman, J. May 24. Drying grain.-Relates to apparatus for malting and drying grain. Fig. 1 shows a vertical cross - section through the apparatus, which consists of a vessel or drum a of cylindrical or other shape, mounted so that it can be rotated, and fitted with a number of concentric perforated cylinders b, b<1>, b<2>, c and an imperforate cylinder d. Stays d<5> divide the air compartments d<3>, d' from each other, and one half of these compartments communicate with the air supply, and the other half with the air exit or exhaust, so that the air, in proceeding from one group of compartments to the other, is forced to pass through the grain in the drum a. There may be an end space at the supply end of the drum a for the distribution and control of the air, or there may be spaces at both ends of the cylinder, but these are not necessary, as the supply and exhaust of the air may take place through apertures in the ends themselves of the drum. The air apertures are controlled by suitable valves. Coverings of rubber or other material are placed on the surface of the grain, so as to economize the air and ensure its passing through the grain.
Patent GB-189812701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Briquettes or Fuel Blocks.
Inventor: FROEHLICH BERNHARD
Filed: 1898-06-07
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 12,701. Fr÷hlich, B. June 7. Fuel.-Blocks of artificial fuel are moulded with or without t perforations b to admit air ; the blocks may be globular, cylindrical with rounded ends, of the form shown in Fig. 3, or of other suitable shape, so that, when in a furnace &c., they are in contact at as few points as possible to admit of circulation of air.
Patent GB-189813495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Vats for Dyeing or Impregnating Fabrics.
Inventor: HORSBURGH DAVID
Filed: 1898-06-17
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 13,495. Horsburgh, D. June 17. Mercerizing ; liquids, treating with.-Relates to vats for mercerizing or otherwise similarly treating or impregnating a fabric with liquids. Two arms H, provided with rollers B, F, are rigidly connected together, and are mounted u p o n centres or upon a shaft J so that either roller may be immersed in the liquid while the other is above the liquid. By this arrangement it is possible to pass the fabric in either direction from the roller D or G under a roller immersed in the liquid, through mangle rollers E, and then under an immersed roller to the other beaming-roller G or D.
Patent GB-189814513-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Apparatus for Producing Electrical Spectacular Effects.
Inventor: COX CHARLES HORACE
Filed: 1898-07-01
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 14,513. Cox, C. H. July 1. Theatrical appliances.-Spectacular effects are produced by means of high-tension electrical discharges through tin foil or sheet-metal pieces a attached to a plate of ebonite, glass, or insulating- material. A sheet or similar pieces of tin foil are fixed to the back of the plate, and the opposite sides are connected to the ends of the secondary circuit of a Ruhmkorf coil or the like. If desired, the metallic backing may be dispensed with, and the ends of the secondary coil may be attached to the pieces a at opposite ends of the plate. Arches, columns, floral, and other designs may be thus arranged and illuminated to the accompaniment of a crackling sound characteristic of such electric discharges. The performers may carry insulated plates or devices with metal pieces on the surface. The conducting-wires pass through an ebonite or glass tube or handle e, and the controlling-switch may be operated by the foot of the artiste, or otherwise. Incandescent or arc lights may also be used.
Patent GB-189814906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Changeable Gear for Cycles.
Inventor: ORTLEPP JOHN WILHELM
Filed: 1898-07-06
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 14,906. Ortlepp, J. W. July 6. Toothed gearing; chain gearing.-Relates to variable-speed driving-mechanism for cycles. The crank axle a is mounted on ball bearings in the bearing-box f, which is fixed eccentrically in a box g. A pin h protrudes from the box g, and engages a slot k<1> in the sleeve k attached to the cycle frame in which the box is mounted. A lever i attached to the box g is adapted to move the whole system within the sleeve k. The slot k<1> is formed so as to impart a longitudinal motion as well as a rotary motion to the system when the lever i is operated. A ball bearing l is attached to the sleeve k upon which the chain-wheel m and a rim n revolve. The rim n is provided with recesses n<1> adapted to be engaged by projections e on the crank b, and also with roller teeth o adapted to engage a cogwheel c fixed to the axle a. A dust protector b<1> is fixed on the end of the crank b. When the rider desires to use a high gear, the projection e engages the recesses in the rim n, and the wheel c is out of engagement with the rollers o as shown in Fig. 1. By moving the lever i by means of a cord or rope, the pin h is caused to move in the slot k<1>, and the eccentrically-mounted axle is brought into such a position that the wheel c engages internally the rollers o on the rim n, and the projection e is disengaged from the recesses n<1> as shown in Fig. 5. This arrangement forms a low gear.
Patent GB-189817161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Automatic Electric Switches.
Inventor: MCMILLIN FRANCIS CALVIN
Filed: 1898-08-09
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 17,161. McMillin, F. C. Aug. 9. Switches for opening and closing a lamp circuit at predetermined times. A diagrammatic view of the switches and their connected arrangements is shown in Fig. 3. A switch lever B, pivoted at one end b, is actuated by means of armatures c<2>, c<3> of a double-wound magnet A, such armatures being connected to each other hy a stem c' and to the lever B by spring-controlled links. Switch or contact blades F, insulated from one another, are mounted upon a rod f connected to the lever B, which also carries a contact-rod b<1> designed to connect two contact-pieces b<2>, b<3> placed in the line circuit. The blades F make and break contact, at predetermined times, with spring plates D, E in the lamp and line circuits respectively. Upon the hour stem of a clock are two dials g, g<1> having suitably-placed recesses for receiving projections on spring-controlled levers g<6>, g<7>, which carry insulated contact rolls or plates 4, 5. When the projection on one of the levers g<6> . g<7> is released, the roll or plate on such lever completes the circuit between a contact-plate h and a corresponding piece g<2> or g, so that the solenoid a or a<1> energizes the magnet core and thus causes the lever B to be operated. As soon as the lamp circuit has been closed, the rod b<1> leaves the pieces b<2>, b<3> and so breaks the magnet circuit. The length of time during which the lamps are to burn may be regulated by relatively adjusting the dials.
Patent GB-189818300-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Ear Protector or Warmer.
Inventor: BUCHHOLZ PETER HEINRICH FRIEDR
Filed: 1898-08-25
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 18,300. Buchholz, P. H. F. Aug. 25. Ear coverings.-Coverings for protecting the ears and keeping them warm consist of a wire frame a covered with a porous material and provided with a soft lining of wool, fur, felt, or the like. Two such caps bare connected together by two steel bands e<1>, e<2>, the inner ends of which can slide over each other, while the outer ends are bent on themselves to form springs, the outer members g of which are perforated so as to engage with catches d on plates c fixed in the caps b. The latter arrangement allows the caps b to be slightly varied in position without removing the wearer's hat from the head.
Patent GB-189818450-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus applicable to Twist Lace Machines.
Inventor: TRUMAN JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-08-27
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 1 8 , 4 5 0 . T r u m a n, J. Aug. 27. L a c e machines. - The point bars 3, 4, instead of falling to the top of the carriages as usual, fall as far as the top of the steel bars 10 ; they are raised and lowered by bars jointed to arms 7, 8 rocked on the shaft 2 by cams 5, 6, and , are moved transversely by arms 13, 17 and two-armed levers 14, 18 rocked by cams 15 and 19, Fig. 6, on the shaft 36. To allow of the descent of the points, the comb bars 21, 22 are rocked on pivots by links 23, 26 jointed to pivoted levers 24, 27 acted on by cams 25. The landing bars 28 are actuated through links 30 and rocking arms 31 on a shaft, which is oscillated by the levers 32, 33 and cams 35. The catch bars 29 are raised and lowered as usual by inclines on the frame. The bands or cords 37, secured at one end to the ends of the draw-bits of the jacquard boxes, are passed over pulleys and connected at the other end to pulleys 39. Fixed to each pulley 39 is a large pulley 40, on which runs the band 40<A> connected at its other end to one of the steel bars 10. Owing to the large diameter of the pulley 40, the threads have an additional traverse.
Patent GB-189820491-A (GB)
Title: Window Sashes Opening Inwards for Cleaning or other purposes.
Inventor: MCGILL WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-09-28
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 20,491. McGill, W. Sept. 28. Sash fastenings.-The sash stiles are rabbeted and pivoted at their lower ends to rabbeted sliding stiles to which the sash cords are attached. The sash and sliding stiles are fastened together at their upper ends by a latch or pivoted catch K which passes through a slotted plate L and engages with a rounded nose or projection M.
Patent GB-189823396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Binding of Books.
Inventor: CHIVERS CEDRIC
Filed: 1898-11-07
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 23,396. Chivers, C. Nov. 7. Bookbinding. - The sections a, b, c, d, e, f, &c. of a book are connected, not only by the ordinary catch or kettle stitches A, but also by means o f the threads a<1> which pass through the folds of the sections, over the tapes B, and also through the folds of adjacent sections as shown at a<3>, a<4>, a<5>. The tapes B may be twisted into a cylindrical form, so as to allow the parts a<2> of the. threads to pass through holes in the folds of the sections, then round the twisted tapes, and back again through the same holes. By this means, the number of holes in the folds may be reduced.
Patent GB-189824708-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Instrument for Interlocking Railway Point and Signal Levers with Electric Block or Train Signalling Switch on Double Lines or Railway.
Inventor: BURNS DAVID SMITH
Filed: 1898-11-23
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 24,708. Burns, D. S. Nov. 23. Interlocking ; signalling-instruments.-Relates to means for interlocking point and signal levers with the signalling-switch of the block instrument. The plunger B is provided with a projection C, adapted to operate the locking-bar D, and its end b within the instrument is formed with a notch H to receive the arm G of the armature lever G, M. When the plunger B is pressed in, the slide D is forced into the locking-tappets E, so securing the levers, while the plunger is locked in its 'in' position by the arm G dropping into the notch H. The projection J on the plunger also engages the contact-springs K, and switches out the block instrument by breaking the contact between them and the studs L. The plunger is released by the electromagnet N, and is then returned by its spring, the circuit of the magnet N being under the dual control of the signalmen in advance and in the rear.
Patent GB-189824760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Regulating Apparatus for Rotary Motors, Turbines, or other Engines.
Inventor: GRAY THOMAS UNDERWOOD
Filed: 1898-11-23
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 24,760. Gray, T. U., and Bass, F. Nov. 23. Valves and valve gear; starting; turbines.-Relates to apparatus for controlling the admission of steam or other actuating-fluid to the operative mechanism of rotary motors, turbines, or other engines. The Figures show the invention as applied to the steam turbine described in Specification No. 26,669, A.D. 1897. Slotted discs a<2>, a<3>, a<4>, capable, when actuated by the pinions and racks l<1>, l, of relative motion through angles determined by studs and slots such as H', K<1>, allow of the actuating-fluid being admitted at starting to all the channels E, e in the turbine to overcome the inertia, and subsequently to just so many channels as is required. In smaller engines, the admission of the actuating- fluid to the channels of the turbine is controlled by crescent-shaped plates P, which are operated by screws r, as shown in Fig. 7, to cover a greater or less number of the channels o. The turbine or motor may be run in either direction by fitting the discs and actuating-mechanism at each end thereof.
Patent GB-189901108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lithographic Printing Machines.
Inventor: POWELL DANIEL THOMAS
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1108. Powell, D. T. Jan. 17. Lithographic printing.-The box A carrying the stone is mounted on one or more rockers B pivoted at C and oscillated by a crank and connecting - rod &c. The impression cylinder D is in bearings E on vertically sliding rods F having friction rollers H engaged by cams K on the stone box so shaped as to draw the cylinder into contact with the flat stone as the latter moves under it. Adjusting-nuts and a spring are preferably interposed between the rods F and their impression rollers H. A rack L' on the rocker drives the wheel L on the cylinder shaft. Wheels or runners on the cylinder shaft may run on tracks on the rockers, to keep the cylinder at the required height. A curved ink table M and damping-board S are provided. A stone or zinc &c. plate having a curved surface may be used, in which case the impression rods F and cams &c. may be omitted.
Patent GB-189903119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cycle and like Bells.
Inventor: WISSNER HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 3119. Wissner, H. Feb. 11. Velocipede bells, fixing.-The dome x of a cycle or like bell carries the pillar 2, which passes through the base-plate 1 and screws into a nut 7 carrying a spring band 4. A thimble 6, bearing on a sleeve 5, clamps the base-plate 1 when the dome is rotated to screw up the band The base-plate can thus be angularly adjusted before it is finally fixed.
Patent GB-189905148-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Portable and Convertible Horse Feeding Trough and Water Vessel.
Inventor: DAVEY MARTHA CATHERINE
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 5148. Davey, M. C. March 9. Buckets and pails.-Relates to a portable feeding-trough for horses or cattle, which can be converted into a water vessel in the form of a bucket or pail. The trough is formed in halves A, A, hinged together at a', a' and secured together in the form of a trough by screw fastening at f. The upper edges of the trough are fitted with india-rubber b<1>, b<1>, so that, when the parts A, A are turned on their pivots, the parts b<1>, b<1> come together and are secured by a suitable fastening to form a bucket. Telescopic legs D, D are secured by clips to the ends of the trough, so that they can be used as legs as shown in Fig. 2, or can be folded against the sides of the parts A, A when in the form of a bucket.
Patent GB-189905538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving and other Pullies.
Inventor: STROUD ARNOLD
Filed: 1899-03-14
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 5538. Stroud, A., and Elliott, F. March 14. Pulleys.-Relates to an expanding driving &c. pulley. The rim is formed of inner and outer segments l, k. The arms are secured to the outer segments, but those marked e<1> are also fastened to the inner segments, while those marked e<3>, e<4> pass through long slots in the same. Slots are also formed for the screws o. The boss is divided in the central plane of the pulley into two parts held together by bolts f; it is formed with suitable slots for the ends of the arms and for the wedges g by which the arms are adjusted. The wedges are formed on a ring or on segments h through which pass the adjusting-screws i.
Patent GB-189907219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Motors.
Inventor: CROSSLEY WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 7219. Crossley, W. J., and Hulley, R. D. April 6. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-The exhaust valve is held open during the suction stroke when the speed is excessive. One means of doing this is shown in Fig. 2, where a bell-crank lever B operates the valve spindle A. The lever is normally actuated by a cam D acting on the bowl C ; when the speed is excessive, a bowl E is brought by a governor into the path of a stepped cam H. In another arrangement, an inertia governor throws a tappet into line with the valve spindle when the speed is excessive. An admission valve for measuring oil and mixing it with air is shown in Fig. 8. The oil is supplied by the pipe W to the cavity around the valve spindle V, and, when the valve S is sucked open, the oil escapes by ports Y into the air that is being drawn into the cylinder.
Patent GB-189920216-A (GB)
Title: Receiving Apparatus for High-speed Telegraphy.
Filed: 1899-10-09
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 20,216. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Aktiengegellschaft]. Oct. 9. Telegraphs.-Relates to high-speed telegraphy in which the messages sent automatically are recorded by means of a photographic impression of the various types illuminated by a ray of light the path of which is controlled by one or more mirrors. Fig. 1 shows a mirror d mounted in front of a magnet g, the coil of which is con. nected to line and receives from an automatic transmitter sending-currents of varying strengths according to the letter signalled. The mirror is so turned as to reflect the light on to one of the mirrors h, h<9> bearing their individual letters. The light then falls on one of the mirrors i, i<9>, by which it is reflected on to a fixed point k on a travelling photographic strip. The mirror d may be mounted so as to reflect the light on to mirrors other than in one line, more than one magnet being employed to produce the deflections in two planes at right-angles, and also two mirrors similar to d but moving in planes at rightangles may be employed. The Provisional Specification also described a receiver in which a magnet suitably deflects cathode rays. Currents of different direction, as well as of different strength, may also be employed.
Patent GB-190001579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Brushes and Apparatus for Applying Paint and like Liquids.
Inventor: KEIGHLEY JACOB
Filed: 1900-01-25
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 1579. Keighley, J. Jan. 25. Painting.-A brush 16 is supplied with paint &c. from a reservoir 2, from which the liquid passes through the flexible tube 12 to a channel 17 in the brush handle. A tap 18 regulates the flow. The ends of the collapsable reservoir are pressed together by a spring 6 connecting the levers 4, 4, which are hinged at 5 and attached to opposite ends of the reservoir. The liquid is introduced through an opening 9 provided with a cap 10. The Provisional Specification describes an apparatus in which the spring is inside the reservoir.
Patent GB-190004104-A (GB)
Title: Improved Self-measuring Liquid-dispensing Vessel.
Inventor: BEMAN HENRY CLAY
Filed: 1900-03-03
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 4104. Beman, H. C., and Raymond, F. H. Aug. 3, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Measured quantities, delivering.-A measuring- vessel 2 is supplied with liquid from the reservoir 1 on opening the valve 11, which is mounted upon a vent tube 10. The opening is effected by depressing the handle 9 to its lowest position, the end of a draw-off tube 14 then lifting the valve. When the handle 9 is placed in any other of several positions, determined by a spring 9<a> snapping into notches in a graduated slot 7<a>, liquid is drawn off down to the level of the end of the tube 14. The end of the tube 14 is provided with a scroll-shaped entrance 16 with two bridges, in order that the stoppage of the liquid flow may be sudden. The top of the tube 10 enters a perforated dome 13, Fig. 9, and has also an aperture 10<c>; by this arrangement, when the valve 11 is open, the top of the tube is closed and air can pass only from the reservoir 1 to the measure 2 ; when the valve is closed, air from outside passes to the measuring- vessel. A continuous flow may be obtained by lowering the handle 9 and opening the cock 6<b>.
Patent GB-190005691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Perforating Rules for use in Printing Formes.
Inventor: ATHERTON GILES
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 5691. Atherton, G. March 27. Cutting and perforating apparatus.-The perforating-rule b is removably fixed by screws t in a bar n movable vertically in a holder formed by sides c and distance-pieces d ; or the holder may be a solid slotted piece. Below the bar n is a longitudinally-sliding barf, on the upper edge of which are projections o with inclines g, which, when the bar f is moved to the right, engage the inclines e on the lower edge of the bar n, raising the rule to its operative position above the surface of the forme. In its raised position the faces p of the projections on the bar n rest upon the upper faces of the projections o. When the bar f moves to the left, the rule is drawn down below the surface of the forme by springs m. The bar f is moved bv a lever or piece h engaging the incline s and engaged by a plunger i operated by the platen. The part j of the plunger i which acts on the lever h is arranged to yield against the pressure of the spring k. A spring l returns the bar f.