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Patent GB-189905856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Hats.
Inventor: NEAVE JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 5856. Heave, J. H. March 17. Drawings to Specification. Felt hats; materials, special.-Hats-resembling felt hats are made by coating a shaped body made of pulp, buckram, or other material with fur. When made of pulp, the pulp is preferably mixed with resin or shellac in a granular or pulverulent form, and is moulded on a perforated shape to the required form, and is coated with an adhesive to which is applied a layer of felt which has been deposited on a suitable backing. The backing is subsequently stripped off the fur.
Patent GB-189909195-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Carrying and Letting Go a Ship's Anchor.
Inventor: MEEK JAMES
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 9195. Meck, J. May 2. Anchors.-Relates to a table on which the anchor is carried, and which, when canted outward, launches the anchor well clear of the side. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation, and Figs. 3 and 4 crosssections of such a table. It is built of plates and angle-irons, and rests in chairs bolted to the deck. The anchor, whether of the stockless type or of the type provided with a stock as described in Specification No. 22,869, A.D. 1898, is secured by clamps as shown. The table is prevented from canting inwards by links a, a hinged to the deck, and is normally prevented from canting outwards by a curved lever b engaging a pin d on the table. To let go the anchor, the clamps are cast off and the lever b rotated to release the table, which cants and allows the anchor to slide off clear of the side.
Patent GB-189912537-A (GB)
Title: A Machine for Inserting Suspension Rings in Sheets of Paper and in other Articles.
Inventor: HAWTHORNE THOMAS
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 12,537. Hawthorne, T. June 15. Wire-stitching.-The object is to fix wire rings in printed sheets of paper &c. to hang them up by. The sheets, or a portion of them separated by an adjustable gauge, are perforated by a drill or punch, and the wire is fed up and coiled round so as to enter the hole so made, the end of the wire being then cut off, leaving the ring in place. The loose driving-pulley is coupled to the main shaft A<2> by a double pawl, one end of which engages with a shoulder on the, pulley, while the other end rests upon a rod with an operating-lever. On shifting the lever the machine starts, and after one revolution stops, a brake bearing against a cam on the shaft A<2> assisting to stop it. The drill D<9>, Fig. 3, adjustable by the screw D<7>, is mounted on the head D<5> of the bar D<3>, which is drawn down by a pin D engaging a projection D<1> on the bar D<3>. A spring draws the bar D<3> up again. The pin D is carried by the disc B<5>, which is oscillated on the shaft B<3> by a connecting-rod B' and crank B<1>. During the drilling the paper is held down on the table b, Figs. 3, 11, and 18, by a spring presser D<17>, Fig. 3. Fig. 18 shows a plan of the table with the mechanism carried by it. During the drilling a die E<6>, Figs. 3 and 18, carried by an inclined spring rod E", is held beneath the drill by a lever E pivoted at E<1> and acted on by the tappet E<4>. The wire is fed upward by rollers C, C<8>, Fig. 11, one of which is fixed to the shaft B<3>, Fig. 3, which is rotated by a pawl B<10> on the oscillating disc B<5> and a ratchet-wheel B<14>. For varying the feed, some of the teeth are masked by a loose cam B<25> with a tail B<26> which may be adjusted on the bar B<28>. The pawl also bears against an oscillating disc which serves to protect the teeth from excessive wear. A hand feed is also described. The wire passes along a groove in a bar F', Figs. 11 and 21, which lies in a channelled bar F<2>, and emerges at F<6>, where the groove is inclined in order to bend the wire into a ring b<5>, Fig. 11. By adjusting the bar F<1> in the bar F<2> by the screw F<10>, Figs. 18 and 21, the ring may be varied in diameter. The position of these bars may be adjusted vertically and horizontally. G<10> in Fig. 18 is an inclined wire guide held in position by a spring G<8>. The wire is cut off by adjustable cutters H<9> worked by pins engaging with worms on the shaft H<12>, Fig. 3. This shaft has an arm which is oscillated by a pin on the disc B<5>.
Patent GB-189919171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Extractions of Precious Metals from certain of their Ores.
Filed: 1899-09-23
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 19,171. Golden Link Consolidated Gold Mines (Limited), and Phillips, H. J. Sept. 23. Tellurium.-Ores containing tellurides &c. are treated with a dilute solution of a polysulphide of an alkali or alkaline-earth metal.
Patent GB-189920811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Change Speed Gear and Brake Mechanism for Cycles.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 20,811. Boult, A. J., [Stilmant, L.]. Oct. 17. Ball bearings.- The inner rim 18 of a wheel 2 bears on halls 17 in a groove of a disc 4 on the crank axle 3 of a bicycle, tricycle, tandem, &c. The balls are introduced through a hole in the rim 18. Side plates 19 serve as dust guards, and also as lateral stops for the wheel 2.
Patent GB-189922630-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for Producing Linen-like Damask Ware Upon Looms.
Inventor: LANGER ADOLF
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-11-13
Abstract: 22,630. Langer, A. Nov. 13. Loom shedding-motions, lifting-cords, &c.-In weaving linen-like damask the lifting-cords a, b are connected by holding-cords c, which pass through a separate harness board Sh, to a series of sinking-shafts T' . . . T<8>, so that a ground binding can be effected in addition to the jacquard selection for the pattern. When the figure-forming jack Ph, for example, is lifted, the point of junction of all its cords with the cords c is raised from o<1> to o<2>, while that of any one may be allowed to move to o<3> by a sinking-shaft T<8>. At the same time one of the ordinary lifting-shafts, such as H<4>, of another thread combination is raised by one H4<1> of a series of additional lifting-shafts H1<1> ... H8<1>. In a modification, the jacquard and the sinking- shafts exchange places.
Patent GB-189923627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Holders for Record Cylinders of Phonographs, Graphophones, and the like.
Inventor: ROSENBERG AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 23,627. Rosenberg, A. Nov. 27. Phonographs, graphophones, and like soundrecording instruments.-The record-receiving axle of phonographs, graphophones, and the like s arranged with a fixed cylinder B at one end of such a size as to fit the record. At the other end of the axle A an expansible support is arranged. In the form shown, fixed and movable cones C<3> support between them a split spring ring C', adjustable by the nut D. The adjustable cone may be held in position by means of a spring- controlled end bearing for the axle. In a modified form, a grooved block with cam arms pivoted in the grooves takes the place of the expanding ring, the arms being moved by means of a screw nut or a plate and cap acted upon by the end bearing.
Patent GB-190003224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand Blast Apparatus for Cleansing Metal Goods.
Inventor: PEISELER EWALD
Filed: 1900-02-19
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3224. Feiseler, E. Feb. 19. Sand blast.-Relates to apparatus for cleansing and polishing files and other metal goods at which several operators can work simultaneously. It consists of a casing 1, here shown rectangular and adapted for four operators, mounted upon legs 3 and having its bottom 4 sloping towards a central orifice. In the sides of the casing are openings 2 for the insertion of the work, which is supported by rollers 21, 22. The sandblast boxes 19, placed below each opening, are connected to the steam pipe 11<b> by branches 15, 15<c>, and valves 15<a>, which close automatically and are opened by treadles 15<b> ; they are also provided with pipes 20 which dip into a tub 10, suspended below the casing and charged with sand and water. The steam pipe 11<b> terminates in an open end 11<c> inside the tub.
Patent GB-190007428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Display Racks.
Inventor: ELEY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-21
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 7428. Eley, W. Sept. 22, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Displaying.-A rack or stand, Figs. 1 and 2, which is adapted for displaying rolls of carpet or fabric, consists of side uprights 10, 11, which are suitably stayed and have slits to receive the trunnions of the reels on which the rolls are carried. The reels have spiked discs between which the fabric is held, and sprocketwheels 33 on the trunnions which are supported on the standard H. They are held in place when in position by slitted plates 24, which slide over the slots in the standard H, the plates being actuated to move the trunnions outwards for the removal of the reels or to put the sprocket-wheels in gear with a sprocket chain 45, by pivoted rack arms 48 actuated by cords terminating in handles at the base of the stand. The chain 45, which is worked by a crank 43, thus serves to wind, on any particular roll, the fabric which has been withdrawn for display through guide-rolls 55, mounted on pivoted arms 56, which are normally secured by a spring catch. The roll of fabric is lifted to position in alignment with the slits on the standards by a device 60, which is adapted to slide on the standards being raised by cords 69 wound on a windlass 71. The device is provided with a catch which enters recesses near the slits to hold it in position while the roll is being moved into place on the stand or taken from it.
Patent GB-190009940-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pressure Apparatus for Beer or other Beverages.
Inventor: RILLING ERNST
Filed: 1900-05-30
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 9940. Rilling, E. May 30. Beer and other beverages, raising and drawing-off. - Relates to an apparatus by which beer and other beverages may be subjected to pressure in casks &c. Carbonic acid or other gas under pressure is fed to a chamber a through an inlet d controlled by a ball valve b. T h e chamber a communicates with a chamber e by a channel f controlled by a screwdown spring-pressed valve g with an indiarubber washer h. A passage k leads to the interior of the cask &c. to which the apparatus is screwed. When the apparatus is in use, a collar q is screwed against an india-rubber washer o. A safety-valve is provided.
Patent GB-190014616-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drilling and Punching Holes in Comb Circles and the Like.
Inventor: DUNLOP JAMES
Filed: 1900-08-15
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 14,616. Dunlop, J., and Dunlop, J. Aug. 15. Drilling; punching.-A machine for drilling or punching holes in comb circles and the like has a spindle E, which, when used for drilling, is rotated and fed in the usual manner, being carried by a slide F. The faceplate B, carrying the work D, is mounted on a bed A, and is rotated the required amount by the usual train of change-wheels Y, operated at correct intervals by a shaft W<2>. Three shafts G, H, J are mounted in the front of the bed, the shaft H being rocked by a crank-pin L on a worm-wheel N driven in the usual manner. An arm K<1> on the shaft H is kept in contact with the crank-pin by a spring 0 attached to a second arm P. An arm Q on the shaft H reciprocates a plate Q<2>, to which is pivoted an arm R sliding on a second plate R', connected by a link G<2> to an arm G<1> on the shaft G. A weighted arm 3 on the shaft G keeps a set-screw 5 on an arm 4 in contact with a block 6 moving with the spindle slide, and provides the necessary pressure for the drill. When the spindle has been fed to the required depth, the plate R<1> allows the arm R to drop off at the backward end of its travel, and to move forward on a plate S connected by a link T to an arm T' on the shaft J. As the arm R moves forward, it engages a stop on the plate S and rocks the arm T', which operates a ratchet-wheel W<1> on the shaft W<2> to rotate the work one space. As the arm R approaches the limit of its forward travel, its free end passes up an incline I, so that it again reciprocates on the plate R', till another hole has been drilled. The plate S is reset by the pivot P' of the arm R which engages the lever T'. By locking the spindle E against rotation, the machine may be used to punch or elongate holes previously drilled.
Patent GB-190014775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fog Signalling Apparatus for Railways.
Inventor: CLAYTON HERBERT FITZROY
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 14,775. Clayton, H. F. Aug. 17. Fog and audible signals; indicators and repeaters, signal. - Detonators are contained in magazines a<1>, from which they are conveyed to the rail by gripping-jaws b, b<1>. The jaw b<1> is pivoted on a stud b<2>, and is provided with a pinion c, which gears with a rack m on the operating-rod k. The jaw b is counterweighted and pivoted in a slot in the jaw b<1>, the jaws being held closed by the weighted lever h bearing on the projection d of the jaw b. Two of these detonator feedmechanisms are operated by the same rod k, so as to place a pair of detonators on the rail at each operation. The rod k is connected by the linkage p, p<1> to the lever l, which may be located on the ground to be operated by the fogman, or in the cabin to be operated by the signalman. An indicator o, which may be a miniature semaphore, is connected to and operated by the ordinary semaphore, to indicate to the fogman &c. when and to what position the lever l should be operated. When the lever is put to the position 1, Fig. 1, the jaws b, b<1> enter the magazines a, and each pair grips a detonator, the jaws being opened as a pin on the lever h rides over the pivoted cam j, and closed as the pin falls behind the cam. When the lever is moved to the position 2, corresponding to the danger' position of the signal, the jaws are swung outwards and place the detonators on the rail. If the ordinary signal is put to 'safety' while the detonators are on the rail, the lever is moved to the position 3, and the jaws carry the detonators to the corresponding position clear of the rail. A pivoted flap g on the casing a serves to remove spent detonators from the jaws, as the latter enter the magazine, while it opens to permit the jaws to emerge from the magazine with the fresh detonators.
Patent GB-190100101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of Rolling Disc Wheels and Objects of the like kind.
Inventor: FONTAINE ALPHONS DE
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 101. Fontaine, A. de. Jan. 1. Rolling.-In the rolling of disc-wheels and similar objects from a block of metal, two conical rollers a, Fig. 3, are used, the axes of which meet at a point x, Fig. 1, beyond the centre y on which the block is rotated. This gives to the inner ends a' of the rolls a greater speed relative to the work than the outer ends a<2>, causing the block to be rolled from the section shown in Fig. 3 to a disc form, by the displacement of the metal radially outwards. By suitably placing a third roll c on " the line of pressure" o, p, the rim b may be formed at the same time.
Patent GB-190105343-A (GB)
Title: A Method of and Apparatus for Actuating Demand Indicators or other Devices on Public Electric Supply or Distribution Systems.
Filed: 1901-03-13
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 5343. Wright, A., and Reason Manufacturing Co. March 13. Distributing; switches. - Demand indicators, higher rate meters, or other devices are connected with supply mains, when desired, by sending repeated short currents from a central station through electromagnetic switches, Fig. 1 ; thermal expansion switches, Fig. 2, are used to maintain the connection of the demand indicators &c. during the intervals between the switching-currents, the switches being arranged to return automatically to their starting positions and disconnect the demand indicators &c. on the lapse of such an interval of time, if no fresh switching-current is received. The switching-currents may be distributed by connecting the electromagnet 1 of each switch, Fig. 1, between an earth connection and a supply main, which is usually connected to earth at the central station ; this main is disconnected from earth and another main connected to earth when the switch is to be actuated. The magnet 1 then moves an armature lever 3, an insulating-finger 10 on which moves upward on a spring contact 8. When the switching-current ceases, the armature lever 3 is returned by a weight 6, the movement being retarded by a dash-pot 5 ; the insulating- finger 10 turns up, and allows the armature lever to make contact at 8. By this means current is supplied for some time from the mains to a heating-coil 28 in the thermal switch, Fig. 2. This switch consists of a rocking frame 25, carrying bridges to connect two pairs of mercury cups 31, 34, a tumbling weight 37, and a closed glass vessel consisting of two bulbs 20, 21 connected by a tube and containing air and mercury. One bulb is surrounded by the heating-coil 28, and by non- conducting packing 30, and is normally lower than the other. When it has been heated for some time, the displaced mercury turns the switch 25, by which the demand indicator &c. is put in circuit. The apparatus is preferably arranged so that three operations of the electromagnetic switch are necessary to cause sufficient heating to turn the thermal switch, in order that an accidental current may have no effect. The packing may retain the heat, so that the thermal switch shall not fall back, to disconnect the demand indicator, until ¥ hour has elapsed. If another switching-current is sent within this time, the connection is maintained. The thermal switch may operate a bell or other signal when it turns, and may carry a position indicator. In a modification of the electromagnetic switch, the armature lever turns a spring-pressed switch to close the circuit of the heating-coil. The switches may be actuated otherwise, as described in Specifications Nos. 23,592 and 23,593, A.D. 1900.
Patent GB-190109342-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Filters.
Inventor: DIEHL CHARLES
Filed: 1901-05-06
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 9342. Diehl, C., and Netter, H. H. May 6. Pressure filters; cleansing ; media, compressing in place; settling.- The water enters by a pipe F into a preliminary s e t - tling - chamber G formed by a partition B, and flows therefrom into the filtering - chamber proper through a narrow opening E above the top of the partition B. The filtering - medium I consists of boiled filter paper compressed between wire - gauze partitions D, U by a screw Q. Sediment from the chamber G is discharged through a pipe at the bottom fitted with a cock, and the filter is cleansed by opening the cock in a relatively large pipe leading from the space between the partitions B and C, so that a thin stream of water plays from the slit E on to the filter, a backward flow of filtered water at the same time taking place. By applying pressure to the filtering-medium, some of it is forced through the partition C, and may be removed by a brush.
Patent GB-190119675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings or Clips for Holding and Adjusting Neckties
Inventor: RICKARD JOHN
Filed: 1901-10-02
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 19,675. Rickard, J. Oct. 2. Necktie retainers. -A necktie clip or fastening is shown in front view in Fig. 1. A piece of wire is bent to form a central horizontal loop b to take one end of the necktie, lateral loops d leaving a space c on each side of the collar stud, and loops a<2> to receive the collar, and is provided with terminal knobs e, ornaments, sharp points, or hooks to engage the necktie.
Patent GB-190123716-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Agricultural and Horticultural Implement especially applicable for Use in Preparing Ground for Potato Culture, and the like and for like Purposes.
Inventor: BATHO FRANK
Filed: 1901-11-22
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 23,716. Batho, F. Nov. 22. Cultivators; diggers.-Relates to an implement for digging or cultivating the soil preparatory to planting potatoes or the like. A number of curved tines a are secured to bars a' secured by screws a<2> to collars on a shaft B. The shaft B is mounted freely in a frame C consisting of the side bars c and a top bar c<1> bolted thereto. The bar c' supports near its centre a draught handle D aud a quadrant E, to which a yoke F pivoted to the frame C at f is adjustably secured. A forked steering-handle G is adjustably secured to the yoke F. The implement is operated by two men, one pulling with the handle D and the other pushing with the handle G. The Specification states that the implement may be made in a larger size adapted to be drawn by animal power.
Patent GB-190124414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Fluids by Solar Heat.
Inventor: BEURRIER ALEXIS
Filed: 1901-11-30
Granted: 1902-10-09
Abstract: 24,414. Beurrier, A. Nov. 30. Direct air-pressure apparatus. - Consists of means for utilizing solar heat to raise water from a well &c Submerged i the water is a closed vessel connected at the tor by a pipe b to a chamber B of larger capacity. Within the chamber B is a vesse R having an expan sible part C, and containing liquid ammonia. The chamber B is placed where it is exposed to variations of temperature, e.g., day and night temperatures, and the bag C is consequently expanded and contracted alternately, and so alternately allows water to enter the submerged vessel and forces it therefrom by a delivery pipe. The inner end of the delivery pipe is fitted with a float-actuated valve which closes before it becomes uncovered, thus preventing the bag C from bursting owing to reduction of pressure on its outside.
Patent GB-190203157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1902-02-07
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 3157. Harrison, H. T., and Improved Electric Glow Lamp Co. Feb. 7. Arc lamps. - Solenoid lamps with enclosed arcs have the lower carbons carried on floats movable by the solenoids, and provided with means to give constant buoyancy and magnetic effects, and to retard their movements. A tube 1 contains mercury or other liquid in which the float 11 is always totally immersed. In the form shown, the float is connected by a conical iron tube 9 and a thin stem 7 to the lower carbonholder 4, and this is connected by cords and pulleys to a mova b 1 e upper carbonnolder 14, sliding on rods 17. The lower holder is weighted so that normally it sinks, and a shunt solenoid 12 surrounding the upper part of the tube 1 raises it. A zig-zag channel through the float 11 allows slow passage of the liquid to or from the interior of the tube 9. For continuous currents, the two carbon-holders may be connected by weighted cords, and double pulleys of different sizes, to keep the arc in one position. In modifications, the upper carbon may be stationary. The iron tube 9 may be cylindrical, in which case the solenoid 12 is made radially deeper at one end, to obtain constant magnetic action. Or the tube 9 may be cylindrical and non-magnetic, tapered strips of iron being attached to it. A series solenoid may surround the lower part of the tube 1, to act on an inverted tapered core, either in addition to or instead of the shunt solenoid 12 and core 9, the buoyancy of the movable part? being also increased. The float may carry a perforated washer nearly fitting the tube 1, to retard its movements.
Patent GB-190204345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gill Boxes or Drawing Frames for Treating Fibres
Inventor: SMITH PRINCE
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1903-02-05
Abstract: 4345. Smith, P., and Lund, J. W. Feb. 20. Gill boxes or frames; drawing-frames.-The fallers are prevented from rebounding or becoming jammed by means of a bar F, which is secured to the frame, and extends across the fallers, as shown, and also partly down the end at which the fallers are lifted.