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Patent GB-189817409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Iris Mechanisms.
Inventor: BERGER ERNST MAX
Filed: 1898-08-12
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 17,409. Berger, E. M. Aug. 12. Lens fittings; shutters.-Relates to iris mechanism for photographic diaphragms and shutters. Two sets of blades are employed, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, each set lying in one plane and the blades of one set sliding on those of the other. The edges of the blades are bevelled so that practically the bounding-line of the decagonal aperture lies in one plane. To open and close the aperture, the pivots a<1>-a<10> of the blades are fixed in a ring b, which can be moved by a handle e, while the pivots i<1>-i<10> slide in radial grooves in the casing. Bevelled or cut-away discs m<1>, m<6> on the blades 1 and 6 are arranged to close the aperture completely, when the blades are in their extreme closing position.
Patent GB-189903337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Road Paving.
Filed: 1899-02-15
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 3337. Purdy, W., and Hindley & Co. Feb. 15. Paving-blocks.-The road blocks b, which are preferably of cement and fine dust granite, are made with ledges a, a<1>, Fig. 1, or i, o, Fig. 8, and are laid as indicated in Fig. 4. Etch row terminates with a block m and a skew-back block c with sides sloping to fit each other. The wearing-surfaces may be formed with diamond or rectangular grooving.
Patent GB-189907593-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hopple.
Inventor: BASSETT HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-11
Granted: 1900-02-17
Abstract: 7593. Bassett, H. April 11. Hobbles. - A hobble for cows &c. consists of an adjustable chain loop 8, which is held in a position around the hock bone by the chain 4, which passes round the leg and is fastened to the link 1. The hobble acts as a tight garter.
Patent GB-189910158-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Impression Color Printing Machines.
Inventor: TOYE WILLIAM HENRY REYNELL
Filed: 1899-05-13
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 10,158. Toye, W. H. R. May 13. Drawings to Specification. Feeding sheets.-In a machine for printing in several colours, the sheets of paper, cardboard, glass, tin-plate or other material are fed to grippers which are opened by mechanism similar to that described in Specification No. 15,515, A.D. 1897. The grippers are mounted upon an endless carrier. An auxiliary feeding apparatus, similar to that described in Specifications No. 3587, A.D. 1895, and No. 15,516, A.D. 1897, may be employed. This feeding-apparatus comprises a series of grippers which transfer the sheets to the main feeding-apparatus.
Patent GB-189911706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Butter Workers, more especially applicable to the Production of Artificial Butter.
Inventor: BERGH SAMUEL VAN DEN
Filed: 1899-06-06
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 11,706. Bergh, S. Van den. June 6. Butter - workers. - Relates to a machine for working butter by a continuous process. A pair of fluted rollers b, b are mounted beneath a feed-hopper c'. The rollers are geared together, and one is driven from any suitable source of power. A similar pair of rollers h, h is mounted in the same frame a, and is driven by a chain h<2> from the first pair of rollers. An endless conveyer e is mounted so as to deliver the butter that falls from the rollers b, b to the rollers h, h for treatment. The band e is driven by the chain d<3> from the spindle of the driven roller b. A second conveyer j is mounted beneath the rollers h, h, and delivers the butter to a third pair of rollers, and so on. A roller k, carried by counterweighted pivoted levers, bears on the underside of the conveyer e to regulate the tension of the same.
Patent GB-189917969-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Apparatus for Treating Fuel.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 17,969. Marks, G. C., [Hemingway, J.]. Sept. 5. Carbonizing kilns or ovens.-In the production of coke from coal or other fuel, or in the production of charcoal, the oven a is partially heated by means of air or other gases which have been heated during their passage through a fireplace i and chequerwork g built near and beneath the ovens. A blower k is employed for forcing the gases into the ovens. The gases pass directly into the space above the charges in the ovens through flues n communicating with the chequerwork. The floors f of the ovens are preferably inclined to facilitate discharging, and each oven is provided with an outlet c fitted with a plug d. In a modified form of oven, the gases pass from the oven along a pipe which is provided with a water jacket and communicates with a gasometer and a settling-chamber for receiving the condensed products. The waste heat of the oven may be utilized for heating a steam boiler fitted in the upper part of the coking or carbonizing chamber.
Patent GB-189919680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Raisins or other Dried Fruit.
Inventor: GIBSON JOSEPH GRANT
Filed: 1899-09-30
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 19,680. Gibson, J. G. Sept. 30. Raisins &c., seeding; steam cooking-apparatus.-To prevent raisins and other dried fruit that has been seeded from crystallizing, the fruit is dried, chilled, cleaned, and steamed-previous to the seeding. The drying may be carried out in the apparatus shown in Fig. 1. The fruit is placed on trays within a chamber A having sliding or hinged doors and subjected to the action of hot air circulated by a fan D. At E is the heater. For chilling, cold air is caused to circulate. Instead of being placed on trays, the fruit may be fed on to endless travelling belts passing through the chamber. Fig. 2 shows the steaming- apparatus. The fruit is placed on trays in the chamber F, and subjected to the action of steam injected through a pipe H, The cleaning-apparatus may consist of a rotary screen fitted with agitators or beaters &c.
Patent GB-189920667-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Water- and Grease Proofing of Paper, Packing Papers, Cardboard, and the like, and Articles made therefrom.
Inventor: STAPLES EDWARD CLEMENT
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 20,667. Staples, E. C., Greenwood, F., Brearley, W., and Woodhead, D. Oct. 16. Wrapping - materials; paper and like bags.- Paper, cardboard, and the like are treated for packing and wrapping-up, or for making bags &c., by means of a composition consisting of resin, paraffin or other wax, rubber solution, and boiled linseed oil, rendering it waterproof, and greaseproof. The paper or other material is coated on one side with the composition, or the composition is applied by means of a brush to articles made therefrom. A compound paper is produced by uniting two sheets of paper with the composition between them, Stockholm tar or stearin pitch being added to render it more adhesive. This compound paper is suitable for fruit bags or baskets, tea bags, &c.
Patent GB-189920949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Metal Fittings for Earthenware.
Inventor: BORSDORF REINHOLD
Filed: 1899-10-19
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 20,949. Borsdorf, R. Oct. 19. Jugs.-Earthenware articles such as pots, saucepans, jugs, and the like are strengthened by metal bands a, i, passing round and underneath the articles. The band a is tightened by a nut f engaging right and left hand screwthreaded pins d, e. The exterior of the article is formed with interrupted ridges b, so as to present a smooth outer surface.
Patent GB-190006404-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clutches and Brakes for Bicycles
Inventor: LOOG HERMANN
Filed: 1900-04-05
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 6404. Loog, H., and Gubbins, R. R. April 5. Clutches; brakes.-Fig. 1 ehows a free-wheel clutch for bicycles and similar vehicles with backpedalling brake. The clutch box C forms part of, or is attached to, the hub A, and engages with a pawl E with pins within the recess D. The pawl E is pivoted to the sprocket-wheel K, or its casing, and, when the sprocket-wheel is not running, it is removed from the clutch box to enable the wheel to run free. The balls M ride in inclined grooves L, which are shallow at one end, and cause the sprocket-wheel or its casing to join against the friction ring P, to ensure contact for driving the wheel, when the motion is reversed and the balls ride up the grooves. In a modified form of clutch, back-pedalling is ensured by a friction grip on flat face of the clutch box. In this, the clutch box forms the sprocket-wheel, and a ring for engagement with the pawl is carried on the hub. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, back-pedaliing is ensured by pins Y engaging with the friction ring X, which is adjustable by screw to compensate for wear.
Patent GB-190006577-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Smoke Consuming and Purifying Apparatus for Use with Steam Boilers, Furnaces, and the like.
Inventor: FRANKE AUGUST
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 6577. Franke, A. April 7. Baffles; smoke and fumes, treating; smokeconsuming ; doors. - Sieve-like baffles are placed in the flue or chimney of a stationary boiler, locomotive, or other furnace, and a fan is used to force the smoke and gases through. Steam jets are also introduced to facilitate the precipitation of soot &c. Fig. 1 shows a stationary boiler and its connected flues. The flue a has a partition b, and the gases are passed from one side to the other of the partition by a fan c. Beyond the partition are baffle-plates f. The gases may be discharged through a separate pipe, indicated in dotted lines, in which similar baffles are fitted. A steam jet is delivered into the discharge pipe of the fan. The spaces between the baffles may be filled, as shown, with porous absorbent material, such as blast-furnace slag or cinder, and the baffles may be made removable. A sieve-like door is fitted to the ashpit. The apparatus, by preventing the entry of an excess of fresh air, is said to promote the combustion of smoke. Fig. 3 shows the front portion of a locomotive. A fan c is fitted in the smoke-box, and adjustable baffles f in the chimney. The baffles are centrally pivoted at. m<3>. Steam is introduced into the chimney by a pipe.
Patent GB-190009266-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Imitation Glass Beads.
Inventor: HEUSCH EDOUARD
Filed: 1900-05-19
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 9266. Heusch, E. May 19. Beads, making.-Imitation glass beads are made from plastic material, such as macaroni dough, which is formed into tubes of the required section, which are coated with collodion, dried, and coloured by dipping them into gelatine coloured to the required tint. The tubes may be coloured before they are coated with collodion. The tubes are then cut up into beads.
Patent GB-190009498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Heating Sad Irons.
Inventor: BURNS WILLIAM GEORGE
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 9498. Burns, W. G., Coburn, C. F., and Emerson, G. W. May 24. Gas burners for hand-irons. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation. The burner tube 8 is provided with more holes above than beneath, and is secured in the offset 36 by a suitable latch.
Patent GB-190012640-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Lifting, Elevating, and Discharging Cut Crops, Fibrous or Granular Material or Goods in Bales or Bags.
Inventor: SLOAN ANDREW
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 12,640. Sloan, A., and Wilson, W. July 13. Grabs; lifting- dogs. - Relates to a grab or fork for lifting cut crops, fibrous materials, bales, &c. The lifting-rope passes over a pulley A on the shaft of one fork, and is attached to the other. The weight of the load thus acts to keep the grab closed. A discharging - rope is attached at B to one shaft, and is then passed in succession over pulleys b and a, as shown. The lines c may be connected by detachable plates when used for lifting bales &c.
Patent GB-190015110-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Disinfecting and Perfuming.
Inventor: TAPP WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-08-24
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 15,110. Tapp, W. H. Aug. 24. D i s i n f e c t i n g.-An appliance for disinfecting comprises a vessel C, into which the disinfecting- liquid is filled through an opening closed by a cap B. A regulator, c o n - sisting of a screw-threaded rod which can be raised or lowered so as to open or close an opening in the vessel U, allows the fluid to drip into a vessel E carried by a framework D secured either over a spirit lamp or over a perforated tube G, provided with a small nozzle at the upper end and adapted to fit over a gas burner I. A chimney and carrier are secured to the tube G.
Patent GB-190023192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Generators and Superheaters.
Inventor: WATKINSON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1900-12-19
Granted: 1901-12-19
Abstract: 23,192. Watkinson, W. H. Dec. 19. Cleaningpipesand tubes.-For cleaning the outsides of the tubes of boilers, superheaters, and feedwater heaters, steam-jet pipes r, r<1>, r<2>, Fig. 12, are arranged to be movable over the surfaces of the tubes. As shown, they are vertically adjustable, being suspended by a counterbalanced chain and connected by flexible tubing to the steam supply.
Patent GB-190101909-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Portable Fire-escapes.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1901-01-28
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 1909. Thompson, W. P., (Brassard, F. Ó.]. Jan. 28. Fire-escapes.- Consist of a jumping sheet supported by a telescopic standard on a carriage. The jumping sheet is connected at its periphery to the upper ends of a number of rods 4, which are pivoted to the top of a tube section 1, and can be folded together or extended by stretchers 8 connected to a socket 6 actuated by racks and pinions 14. The sheet and its support are mounted on an extensible telescopic standard 19, supported by a carriage as shown. The blanket with its support, when the escape is not in use, is folded up and detached from the standard 19.
Patent GB-190103446-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Reversing Locomotives also applicable to Reversing Entire Trains.
Inventor: HEILIG ERNST
Filed: 1901-02-18
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 3446. Heilig, E. Feb. 18. Sidings.-Locomotives and trains are reversed end for end by running them into the siding 2 up one curved track 1 and back along the other. Cross-over roads 5 connect the tracks a, b, c to give access to the triangle.
Patent GB-190117635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Pure Anthraquinone.
Filed: 1901-09-03
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 17,635. Sadler & Co., and Driedger, A. Sept. 3. Anthraquinone.-Crude anthraquinone, such as is obtained by oxidation of anthracene, is purified by solution in nitro or amido derivatives of benzene, or its homologues, at a high temperature, and crystallization therefrom on cooling. An example is given in which anthraquinone of 99À8 per cent. is obtained by dissolving crude anthraquinone of 92-94 per cent. in boiling aniline, relieving the bright yellow crystals, which separate on cooling, of mother liquor by a mechanical separator, and then washing them with more aniline.
Patent GB-190119508-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Rotary Engines.
Inventor: BECKFIELD JOHN CHARLES
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-02-27
Abstract: 19,508. Beckfield, J. C. Sept. 30. Revolving-cylinder type.-The casing 1, Figs. 1 and 4, surrounds a disc 4 carrying a number of cylinders 7, which have a bearing on a tapered boss b formed on the non-rotating valve c and are secured in position by a ring g. The eccentrically-formed ends d, d<1> of the valve act as bearing- surfaces for sets of links 8, 9, which are connected at their outer ends by pins 10 to the pistons 12. The disc is connected by a spider 17 to the motor shaft 16. The motive fluid enters the hollow end of the valve d<1>, and is distributed to the revolving cylinders in turn through ports e, f. The exhaust passing through a part i in the valve into the interior of the casing. In a modification, the pistons 35, Figs. 7 and 8, carry rollers 36 which bear on a V-shaped ring 20 enclosing balls 19 and forming a ball bearing inside the casing. The number and arrangement of the cylinders may be varied.
Patent GB-190125816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Safety Hoists
Inventor: EADES WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1901-12-18
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 25,816. Eades, W. T. Dec. 18. Hoists; lifts. - Relates to gearing for powerdriven double-lift safety hoists with provision for hand actuation. Fixed on the hoist spindle is a hand-rope wheel d, the inner face of which is coned to engage friction cones g, h fixed on a shaft f driven by belting, an electromotor, or otherwise. The shaft f, or a sleeve thereon carrying the cones, can be moved endwise, by means of a T-lever, so as to cause one or other of the friction cones to engage the wheel d. In the mid-position, however neither cone engages the wheel d, which is thus free to be operated by hand. The apparatus is also applicable to cage hoists or to lifts.
Patent GB-190201205-A (GB)
Title: Guides for Attachments for Sewing Machine, which are adapted to do Felling (or Blind-stitching,) Serging, (or Over-casting,) Stoating (or Overseaming,) and Fancy and Ornamental Stitching, and the like, and Presser-feet for use therewith.
Inventor: STEVENS GEORGE JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 1205. Stevens, G. J. Jan. 16. Blind-stitching machines; overedge-stitching machines; ornamental-seawing machines; guiding materials; presser-feet.-Relates to attachments for felling or blind-stitching, serging, stoating, fancy and ornamental stitching, &c., and consists of improved guides for such attachments, the improvement being described in connection with the attachment described in Specification No. 6632 A.D. 1901. Fig. 2 shows a plan of one of the guides s<3>. It is formed on the end of an arm S secured to a screw R engaging in a plate P, which can be adjusted towards or from the needle by means of a milled-head screw V having a groove engaging in jaws t, t<1> connected to the base of the attachment. Another guide O<1> is secured to the presser-foot, as shown in plan in Fig. 2, and in elevation in Fig. 12. This guide is formed on a block M<3> secured to a rib m<2> of an extension of the presser-foot, and is adjustable towards or from the needle by a screw o'. The presser-foot may, however, be a plain one, and the guide o<1> may be replaced by a guide w, shown in plan in Fig. 9. The shank W of the guide w slides in a clip W<1> carried by the same screw R to which the guide s<3> is connected, and is adjustable by means of a screw and nut W<2>. The presser-foot is recessed on the side next the pusher of the attachment, in order to take the fold of cloth pushed back by the pusher.
Patent GB-190202398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stokers.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-01-29
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 2398. Allison, C. A., [See, J. W.]. Jan. 29. Mechanical stoking.-Relates to mechanical stokers for the furnaces of steam generators and the like, shown in sectional elevation and plan in Figs. 1 and 2, respectively. The coal is deposited from a car down the sloping floor 18 on to the opening 17 over the outer tapered end of the screw 23. The motor 24 rotates the screw 23 in its trough 15 and thus conveys the coal along below the level of the fire-room floor 16 to the stoker basin 4, which becomes heaped up under pressure from below. The combustion takes place at the top, air under pressure being supplied through air ports in the hollow wall 5, which is in communication with the air conduit 6 provided with a damper 7 regulated by means of the handle 28. If grates 8 are employed alongside the stoker basin, the ashes may go down into the ashpit and be removed through ash doors at the front 1 of the furnace, but, if dead plates are employed, the ashes may be removed through the fire-doors 9. The screw is preferably constructed in sections connected together by non-circular tenons and sockets.
Patent GB-190204665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Pipe Screwing Machinery
Inventor: HASKEW FREDERICK JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1902-02-24
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 4665. Haskew, F. J. T. Feb. 24. Screwing; reamering.-An attachment to a pipescrewing machine, for reamering the pipe end to remove any burr and for coning the outside, if necessary, consists of a bracket A, mounted on the slide of the machine, and carrying a plate E, pivoted at F and provided with a reamer B and coning tool or cutter C, either of which can be brought opposite the pipe G. The pipe is mounted in the usual running head and the ragged end is first cut off by a tool on the slide as usual, the plate E being turned out of the way after the pipe end has been reamered and coned. A bole D in the bracket permits of the passage of the pipe to be screwed. The attachment may be applied to screwing-machines of various types and may be used to reamer the ends of tubes cut by a saw instead of a cutter.
Patent GB-190206104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Automatic Sorting Apparatus for Potatoes, Peas, Fruit, Grain and the like
Inventor: BUYSSE EMILE
Filed: 1902-03-12
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 6104. Buysse, E. March 12. Screening potatoes, fruit, grain, &c.-Relates to apparatus for sorting potatoes, peas, grain, coffee berries, oranges, figs, olives, or other fruit or vegetables. The potatoes &c. are fed into a hopper A<1>, formed at the upper end of a screen A by means of an adjustable partition A<2>. The grid a of the screen is shown in cross-section in Fig. 4. The large potatoes are discharged at the end of the screen A, the smaller sizes being collected on the perforated plate or wire cloth a<1>, and discharged on to the upper end of the second screen B. The small potatoes which pass this screen fall on to the oppositely-inclined perforated plates D and those of medium size tail over on to the perforated plates C. Shoots E guide the potatoes from the plates C, D to the sacks X. The potatoes are freed from adhering earth while passing over the perforated plates a', C, and D. A supporting plate or bracket 0 is provided for the sack from which the potatoes are being fed, and others rest on the plate N. A plate z is drawn out to receive the sacks in the first instance from the delivery wagons. When sorting oranges or other fruit the screens may be constructed of tubes or strips of caoutchouc instead of bars of wood. A vibratory movement can be given to both screens by means of a crank handle which turns the pulley g<1>. The chain g tranamits motion to a pulley g<11>, on the shaft of which is a cam which actuates a two-armed lever B<2> connected by a chain with the upper end of the screen B. The lever B<2> and screen A are connected by chains p passing over pulleys q. The upper end of the screen A rests on a transverse bar H adjustably supported by toothed racks G fixed to the frame of the machine.
Patent GB-190206981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Clamps Particularly Adapted for Securing Fittings to Cycle Frames
Inventor: SEABROOK PERCY BENSON HARRISON
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 6981. Seabrook, P. B. H., and Seabrook, H. H. P. March 21. Clamps for securing bells or other fittings to cycles. In the form shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the bell &c. is secured rigidly to a block A shaped to fit the handle-bar B and pivoted to a metal band which passes round the bar B and is pivoted to a cross-piece D<1> formed in a lever D having a slot D<3>, as shown. To secure the clamp, the lower portion of the lever is placed upon lugs A<1> formed on the block A, and is turned up so as to lie against shoulders A' upon the block A. The tension of the band keeps the lever in place, but additional security may be obtained by forming the bell with a lug E past which the lever is sprung. In a modification, shown in Fig. 5, the band comprises a part C<2> pivoted to the lever D' and formed with a hook C<4> to engage in a series of holes in the part C' of the band, which is pivoted to the block A. In this form, the lever D<3> is secured rigidly to the bell &c. Fig. 8 shows a form in which a lever D<4> pivoted to a link F, which can be secured in a series of notches A<4> in the block A, is adapted to engage lugs C<6> formed on a band C<5> secured to the block A, a,s shown.