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Patent GB-189824997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Binding or Securing Hanks or Skeins of Yarn, Thread, or other Material.
Inventor: BAUMANN MORITZ
Filed: 1898-11-26
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 24,997. Baumann, M., and Kryszat, A. Nov. 26. Reeling-machines.-Relates to means for binding or securing hanks or skeins of yarn or other material. An under thread b is stretched beneath the skeins to be secured, the bobbin b<4> being held in a carriage D, which is moved intermittently by means of a ratchet arrangement, each time the tying or knotting operation is performed. The remaining parts of the apparatus are carried by a sliding frame J, which is slid longitudinally in a step-by-step fashion during the interval between successive knotting operations. This mechanism comprises a pair of pivoted fingers or hooks 18, 18<1>, which move longitudinally so as to engage with the lower thread b, cross one another, and rotate upon their axis so as to form a loop in the thread. The upper thread is wound on a spool c in a vertically-reciprocating box-shaped holder 10, in which the spool can be moved transversely by a forked lever 13. During the descent of the holder 10, the doubled portion of the loop in the lower thread passes into a central slot 11 in the holder. When the holder 10 is in its lowest position, the spool cis moved transversely beneath the doubled thread b, and when in its highest position it is moved transversely in the opposite direction, whereby the upper thread is folded round the doubled portion of the loop in the lower thread. The lower thread is subsequently released from the fingers 18, 18<1> and drawn tight by a spring or other tension device. The upper thread may be passed as many times as desired through the loop of the lower thread.
Patent GB-189909334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Holding Doors in Open Positions.
Inventor: REEVES JOHN HORACE
Filed: 1899-05-03
Granted: 1900-05-03
Abstract: 9334. Reeves, J. H. May 3. Door holders.-Relates to a device for holding a door in a more or less open position. The device is shown in section, Fig. 2, fixed to the bottom part of a door. When the door is to be held, a downward pressure is applied to the plate G. This forces down the tube F, and compresses the spring H. At the same time, the spring I presses down the rod D fitting loosely in the tube F, till the button E presses against the floor. The pin J fixed to the tube F fits in a slot K in the rod D, so that the button E presses on the floor with a yielding pressure. The tube F passes through a hole in the plate L, which is fulcrumed in the plate A, and holds the tube F down till it is released by pressing down the free end of L. In the Provisional Specification a modification is described in which a cam held by a spring ratchet presses on the floor.
Patent GB-189913307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment and Tanning of Hides and Skins.
Inventor: CONSONNO LUIGI
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 13,307. Consonno, L. June 27. Hides and skins, raw, treating ; tanning.- Relates to the unhairing, preliminary treatment, and tanning of hides and skins. When depilation is to be effected rapidly, the skins, after washing in pure water, are agitated in rotary drums in a warm solution of sodium sulphide or carbonate or other sodium salt together with mercuric iodide, after which they are washed, scoured, and fleshed. A slower process consists in the treatment of the skins in stationary vats with the above solution, together with milk of lime and arsenic, but this may also be employed in rotary drums. The skins ' are then prepared for tanning by washing, first with clean water, and then in a solution of sodium carbonate or other sodium salt, ammonia, and benzine, or a solution of carbonic-acid gas may be employed. Tanning is effected with normal tannin extracts in rotary drums, the motion of which is frequently reversed. A little animal or vegetable oil may be added. A vacuum may be formed in the drum, or cold air may be injected. The process enables sole leather to be produced rapidly and of equal quality with that obtained by prolonged tanning.
Patent GB-189919204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Joints for Tubing.
Inventor: RENOUF PHILIP LOUIS
Filed: 1899-09-25
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 19,204. Renouf, P. L. Sept. 25. Angle-pieces, junction pieces, and the like.-Relates to the jointing of tubes such as are used for the frames of velocipedes and motor road vehicles. In the T-piece shown in Fig. 1, the sheet-metal joint piece A, Fig. 3, encircles the tube C, and fits tightly into the tube B, which is partly slotted. The joint piece A may be doubled up as shown in Fig. 4, or doubled over forming a clip and loop to receive a pinch-bolt as shown in Fig. 5. For jointing a cross-piece the part A has two shanks fitting into the tubes and its centre encircling one tube. When the jointing angle is not a rightangle, the hole or holes are cut by means of a hollow mill or trepanning tool, such as, according to the Provisional Specification, that described in Specification No. 10,929, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Metals, Cutting &c.].
Patent GB-189921119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Helmets.
Inventor: BARNARD WALTER
Filed: 1899-10-23
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 21,119. Barnard, W. Oct. 23. Helmets.-The helmet is made of a layer A of pith covered on each side with a layer of fabric B, C ; the outer layer B is covered with a layer D of cork, and the inner layer C may also be covered with a thin layer E of cork. The brim may be strengthened by a layer G of fabric, and the helmet may, if required, be covered or lined, or both, with any fabric.
Patent GB-189921804-A (GB)
Title: Acetylene Gas Lamps.
Inventor: LANCASTER JAMES HARDING
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-10-31
Abstract: 21,804. Lancaster, J. H. Oct. 31. Acetylene lamps.-In cycle, reading, table, or other lamps, the gauze-covered calcium-carbide chamber A is formed with a radially-partitioned, open-bottomed, corrugated, and, in some cases, perforated lining a<3>, which, when rotated, serves as a scraper to detach the carbide deposits from the chamber proper. The chamber A is enclosed by a casing formed in two parts a<16>, a<35>, which are connected together by the screw thread b<10>. When the water chamber w, in the cycle lamp shown in Fig. 1, is charged, the filling-aperture w<3> and the lower open end of the tube w<1> are sealed by the water, which traverses the tube x<5>, and the perforated tubes a<5>, a<6> to the carbide, under the control of the valve x<1>. The gas generated passes by the tube w<5> to the upper end of the water chamber w to equalize the pressure on the water, and also through a second channel in the valve x<1> to the burner, while, in the event of the pressure becoming excessive, the gas can also escape to the burner through the safety-valve x<12>. The relative lengths of the segmental gas and water channels in the valve x<1> are such that the gas port opens before, and remains open after, the water port, to discharge, and prevent the accumulation of, gas in the chamber A. By supplying compressed air to the water chamber w, the pipe w<5> may be dispensed with. When tarnished, the reftector f<1>, which is attached by a spring knob f and steadied by springs f<4>, may be turned upon the knob f<2>; and curved or other projections 9 are struck up from the plate 8 of the head, to act as deflectors to the escaping products of combustion, and prevent the escape of light. In reading and like lamps, the water chamber is arranged vertically between the burner and the carbide chamber, any gas generated at excessive pressure escaping, in this construction, through the water chamber to the safety-valve.
Patent GB-189922379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cycle and like Brake Mechanism.
Inventor: BEESTON HERBERT
Filed: 1899-11-09
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 22,379. Beeston, H. Nov. 9. Brakes, back-pedalling, for bicycles &c. The crank axle is fitted with a cam C actuated during back-pedalling through a suitable clutch. This cam operates a sliding rod E, which in turn actuates a rocking lever H, the inner end of which is connected to a frame M, M<1> carrying adjustable brake blocks K, K<1>. A spring R, enclosed in a cylinder Q, is arranged as shown to prevent the too sudden application of the brake. The frame M, M' is guided by brackets N, N' fixed to the chain stays. Springs P, P' are provided to keep the brake normally out of action.
Patent GB-190005324-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Opening Hermetically Closed Tins.
Inventor: FARQUHAR GEORGE
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1900-07-07
Abstract: 5324. Farquhar, G., and North, R. March 20. Cans, opening.-A wire W is fixed at one end w to the tin T, and the other end is passed out through the tin and provided with a loop w<2>. The tin is opened by pulling the wire in the direction of the arrow, so as to cut through the metal. When the tins are provided with an earthenware lining, such as A, a groove may be formed in the lining to accommodate the wire. Where a lining is not employed, the wire is kept in place by a grooved ring.
Patent GB-190006677-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Fountain-pens.
Inventor: REISERT EDUARD
Filed: 1900-04-10
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 6677. Reisert, E. April 10. Ruling-pens.-Relates to fountain drawing or other pens in which ink is conveyed to the nib by pressure, and means are provided for sucking the ink back into the reservoir when the pen is out of use. Ink is conveyed to the nib by a:rubber tube b, Fig. 1, situated between the spring-held piece e and the outer piece g. By pressing the button i, the upper end of the tube b is closed by the projection h, the tube b is compressed, and the piece e is forced back, so that the projection c no longer closes the bottom of the tube b, and ink flows to the nib. Ink is sucked back from the nib by pushing back the piece e by means of the stud k. The reservoir a', Fig. 4, supplies ink through the rubber chamber e', which is acted upon by means of the pressing-piece i<1>; the delivery tube b<1> is normally closed by a weak spring clamp s, or by a spring-held lever. The pressing-piece i<3>, Fig. 6, bears upon the spring h' and upon the spring-held plate e<3> placed between it and the ink-delivery tube.
Patent GB-190010969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Combined Central Buffer and side Couplings for Railway Rolling Stock.
Inventor: WHITE CHARLES PERCY
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 10,969. White, C. P. June 16. Couplings, automatic and non-automatic.-Relates to combined central buffer and side couplings. Fig. 1 shows a plan. The hook B, mounted on a pin b and guided by notches cut in the tops of the buffer-heads, engages automatically with a removable pin b<1> of the adjacent vehicle. Double plates C, C', pivoted on centre bolts C<1> passing through slots C<2> in the draw-heads, are connected on one side by chains E and on the other side by adjustable shackles F. The chains E and hooks h are carried by plate links G pivoted to the plates C, C' and passing through the beams H. Buffers; draw-gear.-Single or double draw-bars D', D<2> are fitted with combined buffing and draw springs K arranged in frames I bolted to the beams J.
Patent GB-190017313-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Lenses.
Inventor: BARRAS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 17,313. Barras, W. E. Sept. 29. Moulding lenses. Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 3 a section, of a mould for a plano-convex lens. A wooden mould a is fitted with hinged covers b, b<1>, between the ends of which a space c is left. The glass to be moulded is taken up on the end of an iron rod, and partly shaped by hand, after which it is introduced to the mould and rotated until it takes up a lenticular form. The lens is annealed and finished. Before being. moulded, the glass may be dipped into a molten mass of a coloured glass, to produce, say, a lens with a flint core and a ruby shell or coating.
Patent GB-190100227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lacing Fasteners
Inventor: BEACH SETH
Filed: 1901-01-03
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 227. Beach, S. June 14, A.D. 1900, [date appliedfor under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Lacing - fastenings.- A fastening for securing the ends of shoe and other strings or laces consists of a convex plate 2 having rolled and roughened edges and formed with a central stem 4 to which is secured a spring plate 5 formed with holes 7 and bearing on the edges of the plate 2. The laces &c. are threaded through the holes 7, and are kept tight by being gripped between the plates 2 and 5. The ends of the laces are preferably formed, after being inserted in the holes 7, with enlargements which prevent their withdrawal.
Patent GB-190103528-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Traverse Guide Motion for Machinery used in Preparing, Spinning, Doubling and Similarly Treating Textile Materials.
Inventor: DUGDALE JOSEPH
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1902-01-09
Abstract: 3528. Dugdale, J., and Hindle, T. Feb. 19. Rollers and roller heads; roving and thread guides and carriers therefor.- Relates to traverse mechanism for preventing the grooving of the rollers in roving- frames &c, A pin a' projecting from the oscillating lever a carries a loose ratchet-wheel c having an eccentric boss c<1>, which engages in the slot d<1> in a bracket d secured to the traverse bar e. As the lever oscillates, the ratchet is rotated by the pawls g,f, so that, by means of the eccentric boss c<1>, the traverse of the bar e is modified.
Patent GB-190104457-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Water-supply Cisterns.
Inventor: WARD JAMES TOWNSEND
Filed: 1901-03-02
Granted: 1902-03-01
Abstract: 4457. Ward, J. T., and Ward, W. March 2. Tanks and cisterns.-A. lever B, pivotel at b, when operated by a pull depresses the ball float a<1>, and opens the supply cock. Water is then delivered by the overflow pipe C. Water may be drawn off directly by a branch pipe D.
Patent GB-190106775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Bicycle and other similar Saddles.
Inventor: SIBLEY WALTER
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 6775. Sibley, W. April 1. Saddles for bicycles &c. A saddle comprises a pneumatic pad k secured on a triangular plate a by a leather or other cover c, the wired edges of which engage under a flange e on the plate and are further secured by studs and nutsf. A wired-edged opening in the cover &c. is secured to the plate by a flanged tube g having a bayonet slot to engage a lug in a tube h formed on the plate a. The plate a is secured by bolts p having buffers n to a triangular frame m fitted with the usual saddle clip q.
Patent GB-190116793-A (GB)
Title: A New Improved War Game.
Inventor: BLACKWOOD MARY EMILY
Filed: 1901-08-21
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 16,793. Blackwood, M. E. Aug. 21. Games played with balls and boards.-A board a is formed with a number of raised obstacles b, which may represent hills, rivers, &c., and with several enclosures d,f, g, h. Two sets of balls or marbles c, e, differently coloured, are placed in two of the enclosures, and the object of the game is to manipulate the board so as to move each set to the opposite enclosure. The differently-coloured marbles may represent opposing soldiers.
Patent GB-190121911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Healds of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: LAWTON HARRIS
Filed: 1901-10-31
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 21,911. Lawton, H. Oct. 31. Loom healds.-The heald shaft a, bare adjustably connected by right and left handed screw couplings h, and may be made of metal and hollow, or may be solid strips with grooves cut in their upper or lower parts, or both. The healds c may be attached to movable hooks d, which can be turned so as to engage with the ridges shown in Fig. 3 ; a wire e, the tension of which is adjustable, may pass through all the hooks. In a similar manner, the hooks j, for connecting the heald shafts to the ordinary cords, may be attached to the shafts, or they may pass through holes in the shafts, as shown in Fig. 1, or may be brazed or otherwise secured to steel clips fitted on the shafts. Instead of the hooks d, which are formed of wire, cheaper hooks made of stamped-out metal may be employed.
Patent GB-190122980-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fuel Feeding and Air-supply Regulating Mechanism for Boilers and the like.
Inventor: KRIPPEL AUGUST
Filed: 1901-11-13
Granted: 1902-10-02
Abstract: 22,980. Krippel, A., and Gusztav, V. Nov. 13. Mechanical stoking; air-supply, regulating.- Relates to fuel-feeding and air-supply regulating mechanism for steam boilers and the like. Stoking is automatically regulated, as also is the supply of "secondary pressure air and the primary air supply, by the pressure of the boiler steam through the medium of the hydraulic regulator shown in Fig. 4, or other automatic or electrical regulator, and the communicator or variable-speed mechanism shown in Fig. 5 or other equivalent mechanism. Fig. 1 shows the arrangement for a furnace of the kind described in Specification No. 8888, A.D. 1897. The boiler pressure regulates the coal supply, the primary air or the air drawn under the grate by the exhauster g, and the secondary air or the air supplied above the grate by the blower or blast engine f. Steam entering the regulator by the pipe 8 under the rubber diaphragm actuates the weighted lever mechanism so as to open or close the water valve 11 and control the piston 12, which directly or indirectly actuates the adjusting-spindle 6 of the speed mechanism. The speed of the driven shaft 4 depends on the position of the pairs of adjustable discs 1, 2 of the communicator. The air-supply regulation may be used independently of the automatic stoking-device, but it is preferable to make the stoking and air supply automatic and dependent on the steam pressure.
Patent GB-190124213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switches for Use with Lamp Posts for Street Lighting and the like.
Inventor: SUMNER WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-28
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 24,213. Sumner, W. Nov. 28. Switches for use on lamp posts &c. The spindle 4 carrying the movable contacts is fitted with a star 9 by which it can be rotated. A square block 8 is mounted on the spindle, and engages with springs 10 so as to hold it in either the on or off position. The contacts may be spring contactplungers 12 rubbing on fixed contacts 13, and may be single or double pole. Cut-outs 16 may be connected in the circuit. The casing may be spherical and provided with means for attaching to a lamp and post. The Provisional Specification states that the square block may carry the contacts which engage with the holding-springs.
Patent GB-190201170-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machinery for Charging Steel and like Furnaces.
Inventor: PATTERSON ANTHONY
Filed: 1902-01-16
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 1170. Patterson, A. Jan. 16. Charging. - Relates to machinery for charging ore, scrap, and the like into steelmelting furnaces or reheating or mill furnaces. The charging-boxes f carrying the furnace charges are brought to the furnace on trucks and are gripped by the grippers j while the reciprocating ram o dislodges the material contained in the boxes into the furnace. The machine comprises the overhead traversing carriage a with the motor a<1> for driving it, the travelling trolley b mounted on the overhead carriage and operated by the motor b<1> to travel at rightangles to the travel of the carriage, the frame c depending from the trolley and carrying the grippers, Fig. 3, and the motors p, k, q for operating the ram o, and the grippers j, and for tilting the gripper arms. The pusher head f<1>, Fig. 4, becomes looked to the ram o by a bolt adapted to slide in the inclined grooves f<3> and to be withdrawn from the recess f<4> in the ram when the pusher head is returned. The frame c may be attached to the trunnion r and may be turned by the worm r<2> and wheel r<1> and gearing actuated by the motor s. The grippers are actuated by the motor k through gearing having ball bearings and through the screw k<1> and toggle k<2>. The ram o with its rack is supported in guides o<2> fixed to the platform l. To provide for a greater range of movement in the grippers j, as for charging steel blooms, slabs, and the like into re-heating furnaces, the toggle links k<2> have adjusting-holes in them. The machine is applicable for charging heavy scrap or old ingot moulds by the operation of a " peel " or charging- instrument.
Patent GB-190202182-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ambulance Waggon for use in Coal Mines and other Dangerous Places.
Inventor: DUNSIRE THOMAS
Filed: 1902-01-27
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 2182. Dunsire, T. Jan. 27. Ambulance vehicles. - Relates to ambulance wagons for use on road or rail, and especially for use in coal mines. The wheels A carry springs C on which rests the flooring D of a frame B. Into this frame fits a stretcher E, the bottom of which is formed of laths E<1> adapted to support a bed F and bed coverings. Handles G are slid out through brackets G' when it is desired to carry the stretcher by hand, and other hinged handles may be provided on the side or ends of the stretcher. The ends of the stretcher may support arched pieces H, over which a waterproof covering may be stretched, and ventilators may be provided in the covering. Below the floor of the frame B is a drawer K arranged to carry ambulance and medical appliances. In a modified form, the frame is arranged to carry two or more stretchers.
Patent GB-190205468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Trolley-heads for Electric Tram-cars.
Inventor: WILLENBUECHER WILHELM
Filed: 1902-03-05
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 5468. Willenb³cher, W. March 5. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-A fork e is pivoted on the trolleywheel spindle or head, and is pulled to an upright position by the trolley rope s, to facilitate the placing of the wheel on the wire.
Patent GB-190207265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means for Filling and Stoppering Bottles
Inventor: STREBEL LOUIS
Filed: 1902-03-25
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 7265. Strobel, L., and Williams, C. W. March 25. Bottling; stoppers.-Bottles with stoppers of the type shown in Fig. 2 are filled with carbonated liquid in the machine shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6. The stopper is provided with a head S' which is placed by hand into engagement with a fork i<2>, Fig. 6, pivoted to the bottom of the supply tube D. The bottle is secured by a housing E operated through rods F by a treadle, the stopper is raised by the fork, and pulled on one side by the wire fastening s', as shown in Fig. 5, and the liquid is admitted to the bottle through a cork in the tube G, the tube D, and a small flexible tube i<5>, which is brought by the fork i<2> over the mouth of the bottle. A valve n allows air to escape from the housing during the filling of the bottle. The tube D is carried on a lever K, operated through a rod k<2> by a hand-lever, which is raised by a spring. When the bottle is filled, the liquid supply is cut off, and the stopper is pressed by the hand-lever into the mouth of the bottle, the treadle is released allowing the housing to rise, and the fastening is secured by hand. A screen d<3> carried on the rods F is raised clear of the bottle, as the housing rises, by the lever d<5> and spring rod d<6>.
Patent GB-190209025-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Couplings for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: ROCHE DAVID
Filed: 1902-04-18
Granted: 1903-04-16
Abstract: 9025. Roche, D. April 18. Couplings, automatic.-In the preferred form, the ends of each vehicle are fitted with a link and hook pivoted on a common pin C'. As shown in Fig. 1, the link B of one vehicle is retained by the arm E attached to the cross-shaft D' to act as a guide for the link B' of the other vehicle. When the vehicles come together, the link B' enters the slot a and turns the hook and engages with its horn A'. At the same time, the arm E is tripped and rotates the shaft D' until the pin D on the arm E enters the curved slot a' and locks the parts. The shaft D', which has weighted arms F<1>, is fitted in slotted arms.