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Patent GB-189728194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Book or Paper Trimming Machines.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 28,194. Haddan, R., [Seybold Machine Co.]. Nov. 30. Cutting-machines for paper.-Relates to guillotine machines for trimming the edges of bundles of paper, books, pamphlets, &c. Two parallel knives H are used instead of one, as usual, and these are mounted upon carriages F, which are movable along a beam or carrier E and are continually pressed inwards by springs f<1> upon a rod e<1>. The knife-carrier is adjustably connected with cranks S driven by gearing N, O from the driving- shaft K, and is guided by inclined slots in the frame so that the knives operate upon the material with a shearing cut. The books &c. are clamped between the plates r and p on a rotary table A', the plate p, and also another plate p<1>, being removable pattern plates secured to the clamp C' for guiding the knives during the cutting operation. The clamp C' is guided by rods B', and is raised and lowered by a central screw connected with bevel gearing, which may be connected with the driving-shaft K by operating a treadle H<1>. The shaft K is also provided with a band-wheel M. Two books or bundles of paper are placed together in the machine, with their uncut edges outwards, and the side edges are cut by the descent of the knives H, the latter being guided by the pattern plates p, p<1>. When the knives have risen to their highest position after the cut, the table A' is rotated through a quarter of a revolution by means of a pivoted handle d', which can be locked to the frame in two positions at right-angles to one another. The knives during this rotation are pressed backwards by the pattern plates p, p, and are subsequently again brought down to cut the remaining edges of the books. The guide-rods B' serve as gauges, but the machine is provided with a further gauge, which is adjustable, is carried by a spring-lever system, and is automatically moved out of the way by a cam on the table A' when the latter is rotated. For starting and stopping, the driving-shaft is fitted with a clutch, consisting of a pul!ey and an internal split-band arrangement, which is brought into gear by operating a handle S'. When the knife-carrier has made one reciprocation and the wheel 0 has made one revolution, a projection C" on the wheel 0 operates a spring rod d<11> and disconnects the driving-clutch, and the pulley portion of it is stopped by a spring brake band e". The upper part of the frame is braced together by rods T on the ends of which are springs m<11>. To prevent the clogging of the machine with the trimmings, the bed-plate is caused to slope towards the base of the machine and side guards are also provided.
Patent GB-189803174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Wicker-work, Plaited-work, and Imitations thereof.
Inventor: NAUNDORF LAURA
Filed: 1898-02-08
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 3174. Naundorf, L. Feb. 8. Straw hats and bonnets, imitation; materials, special. - Cellulose in the form of paste - board or paper is cut into strips, which may be embossed, and plaited, woven, or otherwise laced together. For imitation plaited work, the sheet of cellulose is moulded by pressure to resemble plaited work. The new material is applicable for the manufacture of hats &c.
Patent GB-189804207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tipping-mechanism or Plant for Rail-road Trucks or the like.
Inventor: NUEKEL FRANZ
Filed: 1898-02-19
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 4207. N³kel, F. Feb. 19. Tipping-apparatus.-A variable speed is obtained by fitting the driving-shaft with driving-pulleys b and b<1> of difierent radii, one of which b engages with the rim a for part of the revolution, and the other b with the rim a'.
Patent GB-189804790-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Confectionery Ornamenting Machines.
Inventor: ROBERTSON THOMAS
Filed: 1898-02-26
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 4790. Robertson, T. Feb. 2G. Biscuits; confectionery or sweetmeats.-A machine for decorating biscuits, b o nbons, chocolates, and other fancy confectionery is described. The reservoir J, supported by the trunnions 2 in the brackets J<2>, has a water jacket, and is in connection with the gas burner tube I and its T-piece i by means of flexible tubes j<2> terminating in nozzles which fit into holes in the said T- piece. The cover R of the reservoir may be lifted by turning the wheel T fitted on the screw S which passes through the bar U of the swinging frame shown. The nipples G, from which the decorating-material exudes, are caused to move horizontally by means of the rods k, m connected to the coupling K which receive motions from crank-wheels L, M respectively on the shafts M' and l, which are driven by the inclined pulleys and bevel - wheels shown. By turning the handle p<1>, the arm p<2> on the screwed shaft p<3> is moved and causes the fork p to shift the strap O<1>. The articles to be decorated are attached to a guided strap F passing over rollers F<1>, F' and driven by the pulley Q<3>, strap Q<2>, pulley Q<1>, worm gearing q, Q, and shaft b, so that they may pass with varying speeds under the oscillating nozzles G.
Patent GB-189804901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Gas Governors.
Inventor: SUGG WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1898-02-28
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 4901. Sugg, W. T. Feb. 28. Regulators for high - pressure gas burners are formed with double floating valves C, C' situated one above the other in a case A. The lower valve has a greater passing capacity than the upper.
Patent GB-189807414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture and Design of Screw Propellers.
Inventor: CURTIN EDWARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-03-28
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 7414. Curtin, E. J. March 28. Screw propellers. -The blades a are fitted into grooves in a boss of triangular or other shape, and secured to it by bolts, cottars, keys, wedges, or the like.
Patent GB-189807471-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrolysis.
Filed: 1898-03-28
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 7471. Wise, W. L., [Solvay & Co.]. March 28. Chlorine.-Relates to the electrolysis of an alkaline chloride, in which a mercury cathode is employed. The electrolyte is arranged in two layers, the denser layer at the bottom and the lighter layer at the top.
Patent GB-189811549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Grooving and Cutting Wood suitable for Fire Lighters and other purposes.
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 11,549. Pollard, E., and Pollard & Metcalfe. May 23. Sawing.-Relates to a machine which automatically grooves and cuts to length laths which are fed into it, so as to make firelighters or for other purposes. The laths are fed by the positively-driven rollers S over revolving cutters 10 which cut longitudinal grooves in the under side. The lath then passes under two grooving-saws 32 which are mounted on a diagonal slide. The lath is pushed up periodically against the saws by camactuated supports 24 ; the saws, when operating on the wood, move longitudinally with the wood, and are also fed diagonally across it by suitable gearing. These saws and the pressure rollers S' can be simultaneously thrown out of action by depressing the lever 4. The grooved lath now passes on to the saw 73, which cuts the firelighters to length. The saw 73 travels with the lath while cutting, and is caused to rise and fall by a toothed cam 82. This cam is thrown into gear by the advancing lath, which strikes against tappets, and thereby presses a clutch 89, and consequently the cam 82, into gear. Cams, toothed gearing, and levers actuated from the main driving-shaft effect all the required movements automatically.
Patent GB-189815935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Distributing Cocks or Valves for Water Meters, Hydraulic Lifts, and analogous Machinery.
Inventor: HOUA OSCAR
Filed: 1898-07-21
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 15,935. Houa, O. July 21. Stuffing-boxes.-Leakage from the casing of a plug cock a for water meters, hydraulic lifts, and like apparatus is prevented by a sleeve d of rubber or other supple material, which may be grooved. A flange f is pressed against a metal washer b by the gland e and a flange g against a shoulder on the valve spindle by a washer q and a nut p. Nickel &c. rings h prevent lateral expansion of the sleeve d. A bridge m retains the plug in its seating.
Patent GB-189815955-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fences.
Inventor: COOK ADOLPHUS HENRY
Filed: 1898-07-21
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 15,955. Cook, A. H. July 21. Fencing.-A portable wire fence is constructed of a number of panels A attached to posts B. Each panel consists of horizontal wires a, twisted vertical wires a', and end bars a', Fig. 3. The horizontal wires are looped together at the middle of the panel, as shown at a<4> and a<5>, so that it can be doubled in two for packing. Each post B consists of a pair of bars having a number of holes b at the top and a toggle-jointed connection B' near the bottom, so that it can be adjusted to suit the inequalities of the ground while keeping the fence vertical as shown in Fig. 4. The end bars a<1> of the panels are connected tn the posts by brackets C, and to one another by doubled wires D. For tightening the fence, two short panels are provided overlapping one another and having top and bottom bars with a number of holes formed in them by which the two panels can be drawn together and fastened. The end posts, Fig. 1, have spring stays 6 and 8 and anchor plates 2 and 4. In another form of fence, Fig. 5, inclined posts H' are attached to the fence by wires h<2>, h<3>, and to the ground by plates H<2> embedded in concrete blocks I. The wires are held tight by being attached to posts J separated by springs J<2>. A corner post for this fence is construct d of angle-iron with inclined stays, and is shackled to an eye embedded in a concrete block. This fence is intended for placing near rivers liable to floods, the fence being easily taken up and restored to its former position by re-attaching it to the concrete blocks.
Patent GB-189818802-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stocks or Holding Appliances for the Performance of Surgical Operations on Horses.
Inventor: VINSOT EDOUARD ADOLPHE
Filed: 1898-09-02
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 18,802. Vinsot, E. A. Sept. 2. Animals, stocks for holding.-Relates to stocks for holding horses during surgical operations. The apparatus consists of a revolving frame a, b, d pivoted at b<1>, d<1> to fixed legs c, c<1>, e, e<1>. The apparatus is turned by handle f, f<1>, g so as to bring the horse from a vertical to a horizontal position, resting upon the padded table i, j carried by the frame. The horse is kept in position by a bar h, chain k, and hooked bar p operated by chain x. The chains k, x are tightened respectively by rollers q, o operated by winch handles r, l.
Patent GB-189823839-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in the Manufacture of Production of Felt Handles for Cycles and other Articles.
Inventor: COOPER JOSIAH
Filed: 1898-11-12
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 23,839. Cooper, J., and Bensly, F. G. Nov. 12. Handles. - Consists in fitting felt ends to felt handles. The end may be formed from a felt disc c, Fig, 2, which is formed with a circular groove to fit in the foundation tube a. A narrow metal band e covers the joint, and may be turned in to hold the end in place. The felt body b is of the usual construction. In a modification, the outer end of the band e engages a groove in the end. The end may be formed from sheet felt shaped into a cap, or may be constructed, as shown in Fig. 11, with a reduced part c<1> to fit in the foundation tube a. Fig. 10 shows a modification, in which the felt cover b extends into the groove in the end, and Fig. 12 shows another arrangement, in which the band e holds the felt end in position.
Patent GB-189824626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Microphones.
Inventor: HARDY EDOUARD
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 24,626. Hardy, E., and Picard, R. Nov. 22. Sounds, locating.-Microphones are used as telephones or as telegraph receivers, for sounds produced to represent any code when vessels are in distress &c., the microphone circuit being employed to act on a recorder magnet so as to produce a trace. The microphones are also described as being fitted in two or more positions on board a vessel, so as to locate the position of any sound. The signals may be received in this case by telephones or as telegraphic records. The microphone is arranged with a diaphragm B mounted in a ring H, and having an insulated carbon or other disc A secured at its centre. Four or more balanced pivoted arms D carry carbon or other pencils C, to make contact with the disc A. The arms have adjustable balance weights F or springs. The arms are pivoted in insulated blocks G, and have one of the pin bearings J in each case provided with mercury to ensure good electric contact.
Patent GB-189909758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Driving the Spindles of Self-acting Mules.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 9758. Golby, F. W., [Heipt, A. E., and Beyer, C. A.]. May 9. Mules.-In mules provided with a zig-zag copping-rail I, the spindles are driven at a varying speed according to the diameter of the copchase as the faller rises and falls for winding-on. The tin roller 6 is driven through ordinary spur gearing, and a pair of eccentric spur-wheels v, w from a fixed rack t, the gearing being so arranged that the eccentric wheels may make one revolution for each rise and fall of the faller wire.
Patent GB-189924897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Distributing Liquid Hydrocarbons in Motive-power Engines.
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 24,897. Wise, W. L., [Saurer, A.]. Dec. 14. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-The admission valve 2, the exhaust valve, and the oil pump 24 are respectively worked by cams 3, 4, and 5. The rocking shaft 11 of the admission valve and that of the pump are operated through tappet levers 14 and 28. When the speed is excessive, the governor introduces a stop in the path of the exhaust-valve lever 20, and holds the roller 23 down clear of the cam 4, and levers 33 on the shaft 21 of the lever 20 act on the tappets 14 through rods 34 so that, as they move downwards, they miss the striking- plates 9 and 30 on the admission valve and pump levers 12 and 31.
Patent GB-190004001-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicle Hoists and the like.
Inventor: ORME JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1900-03-02
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 4001. Orme, J. A. March 2. Wheels, locking while standing. -Figs. 1 and 2 show stops fitted to the platform of a vehicle hoist or lift. They may also be applied to the platforms of vehicles. Fig. 7 shows a stop. A hinged plate B<2>, with a hinged nose-plate, is connected by a link F to a weighted crank E on a rocking shaft G, upon which it is free to rotate through an angle sufficient to allow the plate B<2> to be pressed down flat without rotating the shaft G. A crank M on the shaft is connected to the operating-rod M'. The link F may be a spring one. As shown in Fig. 1, four shafts G, each with a stop at each end, are connected together in pairs, a pair at each end of the platform. The plates B' of each pair slope in opposite directions, so that a vehicle may be drawn on to the platform in either direction, until the front wheels are stopped either by the stop B' or B' according to the direction. In the case shown, the vehicle has been drawn on from the left. The stop B' thus stops its further movement, while the stop B prevents its return. At the landing place, the rod M' is operated, either by hand or automatically, to lower the stops B', B<3> and allow the vehicle to be drawn off. Each stop allows the wheels to pass over it in one direction but not in the other.
Patent GB-190004961-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Alloy and Process of Producing the same.
Inventor: WEIDNER RICHARD
Filed: 1900-03-15
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 4961. Weidner, R. March 15. Alloys.-An aluminium-nickel alloy suitable for mountings, bearings, and other objects, is prepared by first melting the nickel with copper, tin, iron, and zinc, and then adding the fused mass to molten aluminium.
Patent GB-190005739-A (GB)
Title: An Instrument for Maintaining Contact between the Edges of Wounds during the Process of Healing.
Inventor: BRAMSON LOUIS
Filed: 1900-03-27
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 5739. Bramson, L. March 27. Wound-closing appliances.-An appliance for securing the edges of wounds together, while healing, comprises plates A, A<1>, Fig. 1, adapted to be secured together by studs f and keyhole slots formed on the plates A<1>, A respectively. Secured to each plate by a lug b is a small quill a through which is inserted a needle c provided with a handle d. In closing a wound, the quills are inserted in the flesh on each side by means of the needles c, and the plates are pressed into engagement. The needles are then withdrawn. In a modification, shown in Fig. 4, the plates are bent upwards, and quills a, having pointed ends, are secured to them. Needles are not used in this form. The quills may be cleaned by drawing a thread a<1> through them.
Patent GB-190006910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Chain Making Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 6910. Boult, A. J., [Soc. E. Giraud et Cie.]. April 12. Making chains from wire. The wire enters the machine between the rollers b, and passes through a stud on a feed slide ; it is fed forwards intermittently by means of the cam d and a universallymounted lever l, which abuts against an adjustable stop r. This lever first clamps the wire, by pressing the flange of the roller t down upon it, and then carries it to the left, the return of the wire being prevented by a spring pawl acting in conjunction with a guide. The front end of the wire passes through a tube j<2> in the bracket k<2>, abuts against an adjustable stop x<2>, and lies in grooves in the ends of the jaws h<1> on the levers g<1>, which are pivoted at i<1> and actuated by the cams f, h. When the wire is in this position, the cam q<1>, acting in the yoke k<1>, draws back the slide m<1> with the mandrel a<2> and cutter t<1>. The cutter slides against the end of the tube j<2>, and cuts off the required length of wire ; it is then raised clear of the jaws h<1> by its roller h<2> running up the fixed incline i<2>. The mandrel, in moving back, bends the wire blank between the jaws h<1>, Fig. 10, and carries it into a groove in the end of a spring plunger m<2>, mounted in the slide m<1> and normally held against a fixed stop o<2> by means of a spring p<2>. The jaws then close together and bend the ends of the blank round the mandrel, Fig. 1. When the jaws open, the slide m<1> advances and the mandrel presses the link into a spring grip c<1>, which it pushes back against its spring f<1> so as to bring the left-hand side of the link under a finger x<2>. The mandrel is then drawn upwards in its bearing in the slide m' by means of a lever x<1> pivoted in a fixed support, which is actuated, through a lever d<2> pivoted on the slide and an intermediate piece f from the cam g. The link remains in the grip, which is returned to its normal position by the spring and is then, by means of the cam e, lever x, and lever b<1>, turned through an angle of 90‹ into position to have the wire for the next link threaded through it. When the mandrel descends, under the influence of a spring, it receives the finished link in a groove on its back. The plunger m<2> is also grooved to accommodate the same link. The ends of the links may be welded by electrical or other means.
Patent GB-190008493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Kettles and other Cooking Utensils.
Inventor: TANNER CHARLES HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 8493. Tanner, C. H. J. May 8. Kettles and cooking-utensils are provided with flaps, which are hinged or pivoted to the utensils, so that they can be folded against the bottoms or sides, or opened out to form stands. When opened, the flaps also serve to shield the spirit or other heating-lamps from the wind. Figs. 1 and 3 show two arrangements with the flaps opened. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the four flaps a, d are hinged so that they can be folded over the bottom of the utensil. When opened, they are fastened by pins &c. f on two of the flaps engaging with corresponding holes in the other two flaps. When folded up, they are preferably secured by a sliding-bolt g, which engages in a suitable housing on the flap opposite. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the flaps a', b<1> are adapted to fold up against the sides of the utensil, where they are held by turning the two parts of the double bail handle l in opposite directions over the sides, or by other suitable means. In another form, the flaps are pivoted instead of being hinged. The flaps may be perforated &c., as shown, to admit air to the lamp.
Patent GB-190010067-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Agricultural Implement Usable as a Rake, Seed Drill, and Hoe.
Inventor: DURLING WALTER WOODLAND
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 10,067. Durling, W. W. May 31. Hoes, hand; seeds, sowing; rakes, hand.-Relates to a hand implement with interchangeable working parts for use either as a hoe, a rake, or a seed drill. The implement consists of a bar C secured to a handle socket A and having holes for wing-nut bolts G, G, by means of which the head F of the tool can be secured to the bar C. Fig. 1 shows a rake secured to the bar C. Fig. 3 shows a head F with three hoes attached, which can be secured to the bar C. Other forms of tools are described in the Specification.
Patent GB-190011128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescent Oil and Spirit Lamps.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-06-19
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 11,128. Thompson, W. P., [Rubinstein, J.]. June 19. Oil and spirit lamps.-The incandescent lamp shown in Fig. 1 can be converted into the ordinary argand lamp shown in Fig. 6, bv removing the disc flame-spreader f<1>, inserting the ring w in the chimney holder y, and changing the chimney, the ring w modifying the air supply to the flame and having an internal flange v for receiving the chimney. In the incandescent lamp, Fig. 1, the burner is made of German silver or other metal which is a bad conductor of heat, and the outer burner tube h, which is made detachable to facilitate the insertion of the wick, is formed with a flanlye g to prevent the wick from being turned too high. The tubular upper end a of the cotton, asbestos, or like wick is more tightly woven than the central part b, which is, in its turn, more tightly woven than the flat lower part c. The chimney is formed with conical parts e, f connected by a shoulder d, the position of which varies according to the size of the mantle. The mantle rod is carried by an adjustable holder, which may consist either of a rod s sliding in a sleeve p and held in the required position by a spring r, or of a rack raised and lowered by a rotary nut.