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Patent GB-189725241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers.
Inventor: FAUVEL CHARLES JAMES
Filed: 1897-10-30
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 25,241. Fauvel, C. J., and Collins, N. Oct. 30. Type-writers and like machines.-The apparatus is provided with separate sets of keys a<1>, say for pounds, shillings, and pence, and when any key of a set is depressed it acts, through the rocking frame d, d<1>, which turns on the same axis b as the keys and carries a toothed sector c, to rotate a pinion e on a spindle e<1> and wind up a spring in the barrel g. Near the end of the stroke the bend i<1> in the slot i rocks a frame h<1>, k to bring the driving-wheel j<3> of the register j into gear with a wheel on the spring barrel ; at the same time the detent h is withdrawn from a pin h<3> on the barrel, which is then free to rotate until one of a series of helically-arranged pins g<1> strikes the stop g<2> on the spring detent g<3> carried by the depressed key. The angle through which the barrel is allowed to turn is proportional to the amount marked on the key. As the key returns to normal position the remainder of the rotation is completed idly. One key only of each set can be depressed at a time as its stem passes between two of a series of balls l or the like in a race m : there is just clearance enough for one stem and no more. When two or more keys of different sets are depressed, it is desirable that a slight depression of all the keys but one should be sufficient, and that the remaining key alone should require to be fully actuated. For this purpose a channel bar o is pivoted to a cross-bar n which runs right across the machine and is carried by end levers journalled on the axis b. The position of the bar o is governed by a cam surface p<1>, p<4>, p<3>, p<2> so that, as the ends of any of the key levers rise, the bar swings round and locks them all together (see dotted lines). An automaticallyreversing pawl engaging a fixed rack is carried by the bar n and ensures a complete stroke in either direction. A separate halfpenny key acting directly on the register is provided. The indicating- tablets u are thrown up by the keys, and retained by a catch bar v engaging the collars u<4>. This bar is connected, by the lever v<1> and link v<2>, to a bevel-ended lever v<3> which is thrown up, as the bar n rises, by the bevelled slip-pawl v<4>, the tablets showing the last transaction being thus freed at the beginning of the next registration. The Provisional Specification describes a "carrying" mechanism for the counter consisting of a cam-actuated pawl carried by one wheel which once in each revolution is thrown into engagement with a ring of teeth on the next. A printing-mechanism is also referred to, consisting of three type-wheels (one for each set of keys) geared to the spring barrels and printing upon a ticket or a ribbon of paper, or both.
Patent GB-189725844-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Velocipede Pedals and in their Attachment to Driving Cranks.
Inventor: ASHLEY JOHN
Filed: 1897-11-06
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 25,844. Ashley, J. Nov. 6. Pedals. - Relates to means for attaching pedals to the cranks without completely piercing the crank ends, for removing the pedals and bearings without detaching the pedal pins. The enlarged end d<2> of the pin d is screwed into a tapped hole f in the crank end, by means of flats d<3> formed on it, and is locked therein by screwing the enlarged end c<4> of a sleeve c on to the pin until it engages the crank as shown. The pedal runs in ball bearings on the sleeve c, the cone c<2> being formed integral with the sleeve c and the cone c<3> being screwed thereon. A nut g and washer g<2> clamp the cone c<2> in position, and give additional security to the sleeve c. A dust cap h, screwing into the cup a<4>, encloses the nut g &c. The reduced portion of the pin d may be dispensed with, in which case the nut g is screwed on the end of the sleeve.
Patent GB-189725884-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cash, Token or Ticket Checker or Register.
Inventor: BALMFORD JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1897-11-08
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 25,884. Balmford, J. A. Nov. 8. Money-delivering apparatus.-The coins are contained in a series of slotted tubes b, graduated along the slots for estimating the value of the contents and marked at the bottom to indicate the value of the individual coins. The lowest coin can be ejected from each tube by pressing in a spring push e<1>, which delivers it into a shoot g leading to a tray outside the casing. The apparatus is contained in a casing a with doors a', a<2> locked by a chief official and a door a<3> for use of the operator. When the latter wishes to prevent any unauthorized person from actuating the apparatus, he inserts a bar K between the pushes e<1> and the tubes band then locks the door a<3>.
Patent GB-189726872-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machinery for Making or Weaving Wire Mattresses.
Inventor: THORNTON JOHN
Filed: 1897-11-17
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 26,872. Thornton, J. Nov. 17. Bending; wire.-In a machine for making coiled wire fabrics for mattresses and the like, the wire coils are automatically cut off to length and the fabric already made is shifted into position to receive the next coil, the formation of the wire coil being temporarily stopped during these two operations. For this purpose, the rolls D which feed the wire into the giraffe E<1> are driven through a friction clutch F which is operated either by a hand-lever G<4> or automatically by a cam H<1> and sliding bar J. The cam shaft H is driven through toothed gearing which can be changed to suit the length of coil to be made. A clutch S operated by the handle S<2> puts the cam shaft in and out of gear as required. When the feed has stopped, a cam Q operates through suitable mechanism a pair of sliding bars K, L carrying cutting-knives M, N which sever the wire coil when the proper length is completed.
Patent GB-189728020-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shedding Mechanism for Weaving Figured Reversible Terry Fabrics.
Inventor: MYERS WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-11-29
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 28,020. Myers, W. Nov. 29. Jacquards for weaving figured raversible terry fabrics are so arranged that one needle, such as n<1>, controls two warp pile threads or sets of threads, such as r<1>, w<1>, and one jacquard or other card controls one complete terry weave, whether it be 3, 4, 5, or 6 picks to the round. In the machine shown, each needle operates four hooks, such as h<1>, h<2>, h<3>, h<4>, and the griffes a, b are so operated that when a is up b is down, and vice versÔ. If there is a blank in the card opposite the needle n<1>, the griffe a will lift the warp thread w<1> on picks 1 and 3, and the griffe b will lift the warp thread r<1> on pick 2. This produces the fabric shown at the left of diagrams L, M, and a hole in the card causes the threads w, r to change sides and produce the fabric shown at the right. Loom dobbies.-In applying the invention to dobbies, each needle controls two healds and four hooks by connecting two hooks to a heald, one hook being worked by each griffe.
Patent GB-189729008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Calcium Carbide.
Inventor: BASTICK JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-12-08
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 29,008. Bastick, J., and Thornton, W. A. Dec. 8. Calcium carbide.-The required quantities of coke and lime, say forty of the former to sixty of the latter, roughly mixed if desired, are passed into a crusher A, and from thence to a mechanical feeding-hopper B leading to a grindiug-machine C, where they are thoroughly mixed and ground to the desired size. The mixture then passes to a mixing-hopper D, from which it is raised by an elevator E to a conveying-trough, and then passed by an archimedean screw J to a series of electric furnaces N, the spouts K leading thereto being provided or not with dampers L. The carbons may be raised and lowered by any suitable devices, such as the hand-wheel N<1>, screw N<2>, wire rope N<3>, and pulley N<4>. The dust may be blown from the top of the elevator by a fan down a tube F to a balloon G. The working parts are operated by belting from a driving-shaft Q.
Patent GB-189803836-A (GB)
Title: Improved Steer Lock for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: FISHER WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1898-02-16
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 3836. Fisher, W. T. Feb. 16. Steering - mechanism, locking. The lock consists of a short tube A screwed into the steering-head or other part, and having sliding inside it a bolt E, which is adapted to be pressed into engagement with the steering-mechanism, but is normally pressed outwards by a spring H, as shown. The bolt is secured in its inward position by a slight rotation, so as to cause a pin G, which normally slides in a slot J in the tube A, to engage the end of the tube A. A similar backward rotation releases the bolt.
Patent GB-189809078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Coupling and Traction of Bicycles.
Inventor: COCHRANE DOUGLAS MACKINNON BAI
Filed: 1898-04-19
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 9078. Dundonald, D. M. B. H. Cochrane, Earl of. April 19. Convertibles; coupling, arrangements for. - Relates to means for coupling bicycles together so that they may be used for military, social riding or instruction, ambulance, or transport purposes. On each side of the head tube a is clamped a pair of eyes b, to either pair of which is hinged a bracket c having a socket in its end adapted to receive a lug formed on a similar bracket secured to the other bicycle so as to connect the front ends of the bicycles. Brackets e similarly secured to the rear forks connect the rear ends. The steering - forks are provided with arms l connected together by rods m, n, as shown. The brackets e, e may be used to support an ambulance, or nets &c. h secured to the top bars may be laced together so as to carry luggage &c. When used as an ambulance &c., the cycle is drawn by means of a pole q secured so as to turn laterally in a ring r pivoted to the bracket c. The pole is connected by chains &c. to the arms l so as to control the steering-mechanism. When not in use, the brackets c &c. are folded parallel with the frame. On the front part of the bicycle, and on one or both of the rear brackets, hooks may be provided to carry a rifle &c.
Patent GB-189809876-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Reviving and Polishing Pad for Silk Hats.
Inventor: CLARK FREDERICK JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-29
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 9876. Clark, F. J. April 29. Hat - revivers. - A pad, provided with a strap handle c, has one face a of silk plush or the like and the other b of a fabric made of asbestos, which when in a heated state produces a good gloss on the hat.
Patent GB-189810361-A (GB)
Title: Attachments to a Bicycle for Use in Supporting it and Preventing Skidding.
Inventor: FLANNAGAN JAMES
Filed: 1898-05-06
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 10,361. Flannagan, J. May 6. Safety wheels and supports for bicycles. A wheel a is mounted on each side of the bicycle in a fork a' the head of which is pivoted at a<3> to an arm c secured to the rear forks. The pivoted joint is shown separately in Fig. 7. The lower end of the rod c is enlarged and shouldered at c<1> to engage a corresponding shoulder a<2> on the forks a<1>, so as to prevent backward motion of the forks a<1>. Forward motion is prevented by a spring pawl e engaging a shoulder c<2> on the arm c. The forks a' are connected by a band f to a bell-crank lever f<1>, f<2> connected by a rod g and chain h to a forked piece h<1> connected by the rods and chains shown to a drum l, as shown in Fig. 2, mounted in a case m secured to the steering-bars. On actuating the drum l by means of the handle l<2>, the levers f<1>, f<1> release the pawls e and the wheels are lifted up out of the way. A spring catch n, Fig. 7, engaging in a notch l<3> in the drum l, secures the wheels in an inactive position. The drum is released by pressing on the end n<2> of the catch.
Patent GB-189814570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Fatty Matters for Deodorizing and Decolorizing the same.
Inventor: ANDREOLI EMILE
Filed: 1898-07-01
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 14,570. Andreoli, E. July 1. Fats and fatty oils, purifying. Relates to the purification of fatty matter by treatment with ozone and hypochlorite solution. Preferably the melted fats are first treated with hypochlorite solution as described in Specification No. 14,569, A.D. 1898, and ozonized air is then forced through the liquid, which is stirred continually. The ozonized air may be produced in apparatus similar to that described in Specification No. 15,813, A.D. 1897. The Provisional Specification states that turpentine or terebene may be employed in place of hypochlorite.
Patent GB-189821677-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Revolution and Sheet Counting Apparatus for Printing Presses and the like.
Inventor: BUERN RICHARD
Filed: 1898-10-14
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 21,677. B³rk, R. Oct. 14. Counting-apparatus for printing-presses &c. The counter is attached, as shown in Fig. 2, to a rotating or rocking part G of the apparatus, so that the movement of such part reciprocates a slide F having teeth f, f<1> acting on an escape-wheel E and so rotating the spindle C and the first wheel a of the counter. The other wheels a', a<2>, a<3>, a<4> are turned by pinions d<1> on a parallel shaft D. When it is desired to zeroize the counter, the cover b<4> is slid off, carrying with it the saddle K by which the wheels are held together. The wheels and their pinions, which are connected by discs i entering grooves J, are then slid along their shafts out of gear and turned. A pivoted arm H can be moved to bring its projection h in front of the slide F and stop its action when the counter is not required to act, as for instance in taking proofs.
Patent GB-189824546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Boxes or Cases.
Inventor: HARRISON ERNEST
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 24,546. Harrison, E. Nov. 21. Drawings to Specification. Jewel boxes.-Boxes for jewellery have a wrapper permanently attached to any part of the box or lid, so as to be folded within the same, and to envelop the box when made up for transit, gummed patches on the wrapper serving to facilitate attachment or sealing.
Patent GB-189824878-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Alloy of Aluminium and Magnesium.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1898-11-25
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 24,878. Brookes, A. G., [Mach, L.]. Nov. 25. Alloys.-A workable alloy is prepared by adding 10 to 30 parts of magnesium to 100 parts of aluminium. Different qualities in the alloy are obtained by varying the amount of magnesium. Nickel, copper, or German silver may be added to the alloy in sufficient quantities to raise the specific gravity to that of pure aluminium.
Patent GB-189824887-A (GB)
Title: An Electric Alarm Clock specially applicable for use in Public Works and other Institutions.
Inventor: MILLAR THOMAS
Filed: 1898-11-25
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 24,887. Millar, T. Nov. 25. Alarms.-An electric switch E is closed by a bellcrank lever D bearing pins g, C, which engage with notches in three discs G, B, H, rotating respeetively in seven days, half a day, and an hour.
Patent GB-189827205-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Incandescence Burners and Mantle Supports.
Inventor: DUNCAN JOHN HENRY HILL
Filed: 1898-12-23
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 27,205. Duncan, J. H. H. Dec. 23. Incandescent gas burners.-Bunsen burners, especially such as those described in Specification No. 10,497, A.D. 1894, are provided with detachable heads or caps 6, to which the mantles and mantle rods are so attached as to form practically single articles, which may be readily packed and manipulated. The mixing-tube 1, 4 may be doubly-truncated as shown in Fig. 1, and the radial gas outlets 7, 7<a> are arranged and shaped as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, and may be made to taper upwards by punching the top plate from the underside. The burner head 6 may be adapted to fit either over or within the upper end of the bunsen tube.
Patent GB-189905201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw-down Taps and Cocks.
Inventor: SCOTT THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 5201. Scott, T. W. March 9. Lift valves.-A screw-down tap has a conical plug D formed in one piece with the handle F and secured in position by a cap B. The plug is screwed down on to its seat by engaging with a screwed pin G, or by the spindle engaging with a screwed n u t on the cap. In a modification, the plug is reversed and opens the tap by screwing downwards.
Patent GB-189914903-A (GB)
Title: Improved Clutch Mechanism for the Driving Gear of Auto-motor Vehicles.
Inventor: DIDIER JULES LOUIS
Filed: 1899-07-19
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 14,903. Didier, J. L. July 19. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to a combination of friction clutch with dog or toothed clutches in the driving-gear of tricycles and other automotor vehicles, designed to do away with shock in changing from one speed to another. Fig. 4 shows in section a form of the invention in which two speeds are provided for. The divided driving-axle a is driven by balance gear d, on which runs freely the friction clutch member e. The clutch member e carries toothed wheels a<1>, b gearing with pinions i, i<1> on the motor shaft j. Either pinion can be clutched to the shaft by the sliding lug h<1>. The clutch member e carries a chain-wheel n<1> by which it may be driven from the pedal gear, and is capable of being frictionally gripped to the balance gear d by the sliding counterpart clutch member f. In one modification, a claw or toothed clutch is employed on the motor shaft j; in another, a sliding pinion is employed ; and, in a third, the friction clutch is of a kind that is always kept in engagement by springs, except when disengaged by means of a fork furnished with antifriction rollers.
Patent GB-189919002-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Walking Dolls.
Inventor: IMHOF FERDINAND
Filed: 1899-09-21
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 19,002. Imhof, F. Sept. 21. Mechanical toys. -Fig. 1 shows a side view. The mechanism is driven by the spring b. The shaft e projects from the framework and carries three eccentrics f, g, h at each side. The legs are attached to levers k pivoted at i and swung by the eccentrics f. The eccentrics g are connected to the tubular pieces o<1>, which slide over the upper parts of the legs, and are connected to the fronts of the feet by pieces r'. The feet are connected by rods s with the upper parts of the legs n'. The points t are forced into the ground by rods v connected to the eccentrics h.
Patent GB-190008356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Variable Speed Gear for Motor Cars and other Purposes.
Inventor: HEIRMAN EDMOND
Filed: 1900-05-05
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 8356. Heirman, E. May 5. Motor road vehicles. -Consists of a variable-speed geariug for motor cars &c. Pinions D on the motor shaft gear with toothed rings E centred and kept in position by ball bearings between two fixed discs G, G<1>. The shaft H, the speed of which is to be varied, has a preferably squared end, on which slides a sleeve K carrying a disc N formed with projections adapted to engage projections on one or other of the toothed rings E. These rings are of relatively-large internal diameter, and their clutch projections can therefore be widely spaced.
Patent GB-190008360-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Presses and Cases for Tennis Racquets
Inventor: HUBER VICTOR CARL
Filed: 1900-05-05
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 8360. Huber, V. C., Thonet, A., Thonet. J., Thonet, C., Thonet, J., Thonet, T., and Thonet, A., [trading as Gebr³der Thonet]. May 5. Racquet presses.-Presses for tennis racquets are formed of two corresponding metal crosses a and b, the arms of which are strengthened by ribs c. The two crosses are pressed together by clamps f so as to hold the frame h of the racquet between them. The clamps work in inclined slots e in the ribs of the frame a, and engage the ribs of the frame b as shown. To separate the crosses, the clamps are moved outwards. and then swung upwards. The clamps may be made entirely separate fiom the crosses. The crosses may be combined with cases for holding the racquets.
Patent GB-190010929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Charging Vessel Caps with Wax and Corks.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-06-15
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 10,929. Thompson, W. P., [American Stopper Co.]. June 15. Stoppers.-Relates to apparatus for securing corks in bottle and like caps by means of wax. The caps are fed by gravity through the chute 12; at the lower end of which they are supplied with melted wax through the cock 16. The wax is melted in the reservoir 25 by means of steam circulated through the pipes 27 and chamber 26. The cock 16 is opened by a cam on the operating- shaft 10, acting through the connections 21, 18 on the cock lever 17, and is closed by the spring 24. The cap, after being supplied with wax, passes into the seat 29 under the plunger 30, the movement of the caps being controlled by an oscillating stopfinger, which is actuated by the levers 42, 45 from the crosshead 47 of the plunger 30, and in the reverse direction by the spring 49. The corks are fed by the rotating brushes 64 through the chute 28, from which they pass singly on to the spring supporting-fingers 33. The plunger 30 is provided with a spring-controlled centering-pin 55 for the cork, and is actuated by the crank 51 on the shaft 10. When the plunger descends, it forces the cork from the fingers 33 into the cap on the seat 29, the wax already supplied to the cap serving to cement the cork in position. The finished cap is discharged by the spring-actuated slide 34, which is afterwards retracted by the latch 36 on the oscillating arm 37, into position for another operation. The arm 37 is mounted on the spindle of the disc 38, which is oscillated by adjustable cranks and the connecting- rod 39 from the crank disc 40 on the shaft 10.
Patent GB-190011578-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Driving Belt and Method of Manufacturing the same.
Inventor: HYATT JOHN WESLEY
IPC: B29D29/00
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 11,578. Hyatt, J. W. June 26. Fabrics formed by stitching together fibrous materials, threads, and the like.-Belts and bands for machinery are formed of longitudinal strands a of cotton &c. served with a continuous wrapping of transversely-disposed strands b, secured by longitudinal rows of stitches c. The longitudinal strands may be treated with glue. A flat band may be made in the form of a tube on a mandrel, and then flattened and sewn together. Round bands may have a solid core of longitudinal strands served with a wrapping-strand sewn together by rows of stitches in planes at right-angles. The surface of the band is treated with a drying-oil or other belt-filling composition.
Patent GB-190015540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire-drawing Machines.
Inventor: FULTON WILLIAM EDWARDS
Filed: 1900-08-31
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 15,540. Lake, H. H., [Fulton, W. E.]. Aug. 31. Drawing.-A wire-drawing machine has 'shafts D<1>, D<2>, D<3> driven at successively-increasing speeds by bevel gearing from a shaft F, which also drives an interchangeable winding-drum C<8> through bevel gearing and a clutch G<3>. The wire A passes through a fixed die B<1>, round a drawing-drum C' on the shaft D', and thence through dies B<2>, B<3>, B<4>, B<5>, B<6>, B<7>, B<8> and intermediate drums C<2>, C<3>, C<4>, C<5>, C<6>, C<7> to the winding-drum. The drawing-drums are sized to give a successively-increasing speed to the wire, idle or guide rollers G<1>, G<2> being provided to direct the wire to the dies B<4>, B<6>. The dies excepting the first are rotatably mounted in brackets B on the frame, and the die holders are driven by trains of gearing from a shaft I which can be clutched to the shaft D'. Fig. 6 shows the arrangement of a die and holder. A shank b<1> on the holder enters' the bracket B, and carries a wheel b<5> for rotating it, ball bearings b<4> being provided to take the thrust. The holder, wheel, and bracket are slotted so that the wire may be dropped in place after the dies have been threaded on it. The drawiug-drums rotate in a trough J containing lubricant. The driving-pulley is clutched to the shaft F.