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Patent GB-189806461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roving, Spinning, Twisting, and like Machines.
Inventor: PRAUSE ROBERT
Filed: 1898-03-16
Granted: 1898-09-10
Abstract: 6461. Prause, R., and Heel, A. March 16. Flyer frames.-The flyer a is mounted independently of the spindle in a forked arm c<1> projecting from the rail c, and is driven by a band from the pulley d on the shaft d<1>. Adjacent to each pulley d is a fixed pulley on to which the driving-band can be transferred, when it is desired to stop the flyer, by means of a lever system and fork g operated by a treadle g<4>, the latter being provided with a catch h whereby it is automatically held in its lowest position on being depressed. To facilitate doffing &c., the bobbins b are mounted loosely on fixed spindles, of which four sets are provided and secured to a shaft k, which is raised and lowered for building purposes by the usual mechanism and a heart cam driven from the back roller shaft. The shaft k is provided with a crank and a catch arrangement, whereby it may be rotated when desired and automatically locked when it has been rotated through a r'ght-angle, the rotation of the shaft bringing the full bobbins into a horizontal position and simultaneously moving a set of empty bobbins, which have previously been placed on to another of the sets of spindles, into position for winding the yarn thereon. The empty bobbins are prevented from falling off the spindles during the revolution of the shaft k by means of drag bands, each of which is secured at one end to the bobbin-supporting plate b<1> and at the other to a rotating arm, which can be secured in the adjusted position by a spring catch, causing the drag band to pass to a greater or less extent round the groove b<2> in the lower part of the bobbin, and also adjusting the tension of the band.
Patent GB-189807591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Burners Suitable for Heating Purposes.
Inventor: BUERKLE AUGUST
Filed: 1898-03-29
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 7591. Buerkle, A. March 29. Gas burners, atmospheric.-The gas is supplied to the ring chamber 1 through the supply pipe 2. A series of mixing-tubes 3 convey the gas and air to the chamber 8 in which is a slotted diaphragm 13. The flame burns at the ring of jets 11, a hood 12 preventing the entry of water &c. into the apertures. The pilot burner 18 consists of a central perforated tube 14 carrying discs 16 and radial wings 17, which constitute a series of pockets in which the flame is protected from draught.
Patent GB-189810899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Waterspraying Apparatus for Greenhouse and Horticultural Purposes generally.
Inventor: OAKMAN THOMAS
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 10,899. Oakman, T. May 12. Spray-producers.-Water pipes A with branches D and spraying-nozzles C are supported from the roof of a greenhouse or in any other suitable manner, and are arranged so that the branches D may be turned in any direction by rotating the pipes A by hand-wheels E. The jets from the nozzles C may thus be directed either upon the plants for both washing and watering or against the glass to produce a fine spray. The spray may be directed against the undersides of the leaves &c., so as to protect them from insects and parasites. A pipe G, suspended from the ridge H and constructed similarly to the pipes A, may be used to produce an effect like rain by direct discharge, or like mist by directing the jets against the glass.
Patent GB-189818490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Bicycles, more especially Bicycles adapted for use in Military Service.
Inventor: ANDERSON JAMES CALDWELL
Filed: 1898-08-29
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 18,490. Anderson, J. C. Aug. 29. Military bicycles.-The frame consists of a vertical rear fork A, an oblique front tube B, constituting a support for the saddle post, which is also the steering-post, and the stay tubes C, D. The driving-mechanism may be of the ordinary chain type, or consist of a rotatory shaft E connected to the crank axle and the rear-wheel hub by suitable gearing. The steering-wheel L is operated by the movement of the saddle P. A rectangular frame 1, 2, 3, 4, Fig. 2, is secured to the rear of the frame so as to constitute a rearward continuation of the hollow handle-bars F within which telescopic extensions G are housed. The extensions G are provided at their outer ends with rings or hooks a adapted to engage corresponding hooks on the cartridge belt of the rider, so that, when he dismounts, the extensions G are withdrawn from the housings and the machine may be trailed behind the rider. When in the extended position, the sections G may be locked by a slight rotatory motion. Other suitable folding or collapsable devices may be used. The knapsack L<1>, haversack M, &c. may be supported in the frame 1, 2, 3, 4 by straps c or hooks. A gun support, consisting of a buttrest I, a vertical arm J, and a spring clip K for gripping the gun stock, is attached to the steering. socket B. The steering-wheel is made small, so that the rider may grasp the gun and readily dismount. Another form of bicycle is described in which the larger wheel is used as the front wheel. The cranks are formed integral with internal gearwheels, centered behind the front-wheel axle, which engage pinions secured to the wheel hub. The gun is mounted horizontally in a spring support, which serves also as a mud guard. The gun may be raised to an approximately vertical position, and retained by a catch when the rider has dismounted.
Patent GB-189819164-A (GB)
Title: Percolator Packages or Infusers for Tea, Coffee, and other Substances.
Inventor: HUMPHREY HENRY MARTYN
Filed: 1898-09-08
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 19,164. Humphrey, H. M. Sept. 8. Strainers.-Tea, coffee, &c. is enclosed in a bag 11 made of cheesecloth, muslin, &c. to which is attached by the clamping-jaw 12 a weight or plate 10. When the package is placed in an infuser, such as the coffee pot shown in Fig. 1, the weight assists the bag in its downward course and serves also to change the position of the package so as to allow free contact of the liquid with the tea &c. In modifications, the bag may be clamped at each end to the plate or the plate may be formed as a loose band to encircle the bag. The weight may be so constructed as to permit the bags to be readily delivered from a coin-freed machine, and the bags may contain sufficient coffee &c. for one or more cups of the infusion. Directions may be produced on the surface of the plate or weight.
Patent GB-189820280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers.
Filed: 1898-09-24
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 20,280. National Cash Register Co., [Carney, T.]. Sept. 24. Type-writers and like machines.-Relates to cash registers provided with two or more counters, whereby operations by different clerks or in different departments may be registered in different totalizing- counters, and a distinctive printed slip delivered. The invention is shown applied to a twocounter machine in plan and sectional elevation in Figs. 1 and 3, respectively. The segmental gears 10<a>, 11<a>, 12<a> of one of the counters 3 are e operated as described in Specification No. 10,213, A.D. 1893, a n d corresponding gears of the two counters are operated simultaneously as follows :-0 n e gear 12<a> is connected through the pinions 32<a>, 34<a> and shaft 33<a> with the corresponding gear 9<a> of the other counter, the loose e gears 11<a>, 8<a> are coupled by a rock frame 30<a>, and the gears 10<a>, 7<a> are fast on their shaft. Each counter is rocked into operative position with gears by a cam 14<a> on the rotating shaft 25, which acts s on one end 16<a> of the pivoted lever 19<a> and causes its other end to take against a spring - pressed pin 10. The counter is returned to its original position by a cam 14<b> and levers 28<a>. The pin 10 has a cut-away part, which, if in alignment with the lever, allows it to pass without rocking the counter. The positions of these pins are controlled by arms 8, 9 on a longitudinally movable rod 6 which is operated from the rod 17 so that either counter is or is not rocked according to the position of the nut 19 with regard to the two locks 20, 21, the keys of which are held by clerks. The movement of the rod 6 also operates a plate 26 connected to the printing- segment 30, so as to bring distinctive types of characters into position for printing. The invention is also shown applied to a four-counter machine, the longitudinally-movable rod being replaced, by four special keys, and the corresponding members of the four sets, of operating-segments being connected together by nesting the frames one within the other.
Patent GB-189824755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Armour.
Inventor: JOHNSON CHARLES M
Filed: 1898-11-23
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 24,755. Johnson, C. M. Nov. 23. Armour-clad vehicles.-Relates to armour made in sections, each of which is hinged at one edge to the part to be protected and supported by hydraulic, pneumatic, or metal springs so that the impact of a projectile is distributed over the whole section. Figs. 1 and 2 show sectional elevations of an armoured motor car, but the invention is equally applicable to railway vehicles. The armour-plates c, c are hinged at d, d to the vehicle, and when in use, as in Fig. 2, abut on metal springs coiled on curved rods e, e. When the car is under fire, the wheels and motor gear are protected by hinged plates l, l, which can be raised by chains wound up by a winch actuated by the motor. Apertures t, t are made in the plates for guns s, s on which are mounted shields u, u.
Patent GB-189902924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tell-tales or Checking Devices for Watchmen, Workmen, Servants, and the like.
Inventor: BEARD WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1899-02-09
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 2924. Beard, W. J. Feb. 9. Tell-tales for checking watchmen &c. The watchman carries with him the apparatus shown in Fig. 2, consisting of a clock b to the hour-hand f of which the hub e of a drum c is fitted. The drum c is provided with flanges d, between which is a soft material j, such as felt or india-rubber. A strip of paper, ruled longitudinally for time and transversely for "stations to be visited," is wound round the drum. The upper part of the drum is secured by a pin g<1> on a cross-bar g, pivoted at one end, and latching down by a spring catch at the other. At each station to be visited is chained a stamp or key q, Fig. 6, the body q<2> of which fits exactly between the flanges n, n on the case of the clock, and brings its projecting stamping part q<1> into register with a definite one of several openings m lying over the transverse divisions of the paper strip. The stamp may perforate, or it may be inked from a pad p.
Patent GB-189902955-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rotary Engine.
Inventor: BUCK HENRY ALONZO
Filed: 1899-02-09
Granted: 1900-03-09
Abstract: 2955. Buck, H. A. Feb. 9. Annular - chamber type. - A reversible rotary steam engine, which, as mentioned in the Provisional Specification, can he driven by water, is shown in front and side elevation in Figs. 1 and 2 respectively. An annular chamber is formed by means of two casings 1, 2, which enclose a vane carrying on its periphery a wedge-shaped plug or piston working in the annular chamber. Steam, admitted by a pipe 67, is directed by a cock 36 into one of the pipes 37, 38, which lead to valvecontrolled ports 14 leading to the annular chamber 5 as shown in Fig. 5. By means of a door 12 the annular chamber is closed behind the piston, and steam admitted by the port drives the piston forward. The piston disc is mounted on a shaft 8, which carries a cam 32, the projections on which operate the levers 23, 45 or the levers 24, 46, which are respectively connected to the cylinder closing door and steam admission port for forward and reversed running of the engine. The handle of the steam cock is formed with a projection 58, which engages with a triangular plate 55 on the shaft. The plate is formed with projections, and, when it is rocked to one side or the other as the cock is turned to admit steam for forward or reversed running, the projections operate the levers connected to the corresponding steam port and cylinder closing door.
Patent GB-189911267-A (GB)
Title: A Draught Regulator for Open Fires.
Inventor: PANNILL HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-30
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 11,267. Pannill, H., Moyler, J., and Milnes, B. May 30. Draught, regulating; reflectors.-A rectangular plate 1 is provided with sector-shaped apertures 2, over which a rotatable disc or damper 3, having corresponding apertures 4, is pivoted. Slits 7 and 7<a> are also provided in the plate. Wire netting 11 is secured to the back of the plate, and covers all the apertures. An adjustable extension piece 12, to fit the apparatus to flues of different widths, is attached to the plate 1, and has a slit 17 near its outer edge. An extension piece may be fitted to both ends of the plate 1. The device is secured in an inclined position in the chimney by means of holes 8 in the plate 1 engaging hooks 9 in the rear wall of the chimney, and by spurs 10 on the plate entering the front wall of the chimney: When the fire is made up or started the damper 3 is fully open, and when combustion is established it is closed. Any air current passing down the cold side of the chimney passes through one of the side slits in the regulator, over the fire, and then up through the other side slit, thus assisting in the complete combustion of the fuel. Most of the smoke and products of combustion escape up through the aperture 7<a>. The regulator, owing to its inclined position, throws the heat out into the room, and the wire netting at the back prevents the soot from falling.
Patent GB-189913571-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machines for Necking Crackers and the like.
Inventor: JAGENBERG FERDINAND EMIL
Filed: 1899-06-30
Granted: 1899-08-05
Abstract: 13,571. Jagenberg, F. E. June 30. Paper &c. tubes.-Relates to a machine for forming necks on tubes such as crackers &c. A circular casing, formed of two parts c', c<2>, pivoted together at c<3>, has a central opening e for holding the tube. To produce the necks, a number of plates or levers d are fulcrumed at d' to a disc formed of two parts g<1>, g<2>, and are provided with pins d, f working in slots in the casing. The casing is opened and closed by means of a cam h<2> operated by a treadle-lever k, and the levers are moved into the position shown in Fig. 2, when the cam or hook h<1> engages a pin g fitted on the movable disc g<1>, g<2>.
Patent GB-189914691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Brakes.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 14,691. Johnson, J. Y., [Mann, W. B.]. July 17. Pumping-engines.-Relates to improvements in the steam pumps of pneumatic-pressure brakes. Fig. 2 shows a sectional view. Steam is distributed by piston-valves, preferably placed in the cylinder cover, to ports a, a' leading to the ends of the cylinder. The valves are shown in position for supplying steam from the pipe E to the righthaud end of the cylinder, the piston being on the point of completing its stroke. A port f<1> has just been uncovered to admit steam above the piston h<4> to reverse the valves. The left-hand end of the cylinder exhausts through the ports a', a<2>. When steam is passing through the passages a, a', it closes the valves f<4>, f<5> to prevent the escape of steam from the cylinder through the passages f, f<1> and the exhaust ports d<1>, d<2>. The pump piston draws air in past the valves v, v<1> and through the passages b<2>, b<3>, and discharges it through these passages and past the valves v<2>, v<3> into an annular passage R, from which a pipe R<1> conveys it to the main reservoir. The pump is controlled by a governor in communication through the driver's valve with the main reservoir.
Patent GB-189919832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Bicycles, Tricycles, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: LANGTON FELIX LANCELOTT
Filed: 1899-10-03
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 19,832. Langton, F. L. Oct. 3. Brakes; clips.-Relates to rim brakes and their fittings for bicycles, tricycles, &c. The brake shoes 11, Fig. 2, are carried on the lower ends 4 of a frame 2 of the form shown, which is connected to the brake rod 16 by a transverse clamping- bolt, having an eye through which the rod 16 passes. The rod 16 is connected to a lever of the second order pivoted on a clip on the handlebar. The clip consists of a thin band 19 carrying jaws 18 through which the clamping-bolt passes. The jaws are recessed at 23 to receive the reduced end of a flat spring which normally keeps the lever depressed. The frame 2 is formed with slotted lugs 3, which work on studs 31, Fig. 4, carried by clips 28 fixed to the fork blades. Springs 33 are interposed between the lugs 3 and the clips 31. The studs 31 may be carried by the frame 2 and the slotted lugs by the fork, or the frame 2 itself may be slotted to receive the studs. The clips 28 can be reversed, to adjust the brake to a wider fork.
Patent GB-189920731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Controlling the Points of Railway Lines.
Inventor: SIEFELDT PAUL
Filed: 1899-10-16
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,731. Siefeldt, P. Oct. 16. Points and switches, railway, operated from the locomotive or leading vehicle. One of the two rollers c, which are mounted preferably on a curved pivoted bar b on the vehicle &c., is lowered to force aside the corresponding lever f pivoted alongside the rails. The levers f are coupled by a bar h, and operate the points d through the links i, i<1>, pivoted T-pieces k, k<1>, and adjustable rods l.
Patent GB-189924429-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Purifiers for Cereals and the like.
Inventor: CRABTREE ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-12-08
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 24,429. Crabtree, A., and Garratt, S. P. Dec. 8. Sifting and separating grain &c.-Relates to machines for separating wheat and other cereals &c. from dust, stones, and. other impurities. The grain is fed to the machine throught a chute 15, and is aspirated at 15<a> by an air-blast from the fan 1. Light impurities are carried off through the trunk 20, while heavier impurities carried by the air-blast over the division board 31 pass through the space 21 between the machine casing and the head end of the sieve 3, and are collected by a brush conveyer 22 and removed by a screw conveyer 24. The sieve 3 is suspended by rods 27, and is reciprocated by the eccentric 17. Large and heavy impurities, such as stones, tail over the end of the sieve 3, and are discharged by openings A. The purified grain passes through the tail end of the sieve, which is of larger mesh than the upper part, and is collected by a plate B, down which it travels to the outlet C. It is again aspirated at 2<a> by the induced current passing to the fan 1. This air current passes through trunks 2 and 6 into the expansion chamber 4, and thence through a smaller expansion chamber 10 to the fan inlets. A tapping-attachment may be provided for the sieve 3. The chamber 12 is relieved of excess pressure by an outlet 13 controlled by a valve.
Patent GB-190001523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Taking Profiles for Use in Making Patterns or Templates and for other Uses.
Inventor: KAEMPER MAX
Filed: 1900-01-24
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 1523. Kõmper, M. Jan. 24. T o o l s ; patterns for carvers. - The device is for the use of sculptors, wood and metal workers, &c., for making patterns or templets. The profile of deformed feet may be taken by the same device, or, by sharpening the r o d s g, the device may be used as a cutting-tool. The device consists of two similar bars c, lined with felt &c. and provided with clamping-nuts a, and of a number of parallel or radially-arranged rods or needles &c. g, which may be slid against any object h, the profile of which is to be taken.
Patent GB-190003795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cryptographic Type-writing Machines.
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1900-06-23
Abstract: 3795. Birkbeck, H., [Freret Cryptograph Co.]. Feb. 27. Type-writers.-Machines having movable type-cylinders, segments, or bars are provided with means for shifting the type by hand, for cryptographic writing. In one arrangement, a type-cylinder A, shown in section in Fig.4, is placed on a tube a' attached to a flanged disc D, which is rotatable by ordinary key mechanism, The cylinder is retained by a bifurcated key fitting grooves a<2> in the tube a<1> and a supporting- shaft therein. The disc D carries a spring catch d<1> to engage any of a number of notches in the edge of the cylinder A, corresponding in position to the letters thereon, so that the cylinder can be turned and fixed on the disc with the whole series of letters displaced from their normal relation to the keys. The disc D also carries a spring catch E to engage a groove a<6> in the hub of the cylinder, and to keep them together if removed from the machine. The construction may be slightly modified from that shown. To facilitate setting the cylinder to transpose from cypher to plain writing, a pair of discs of different sizes are provided, rotatable on a clamping-bolt, and each marked round its edge with the letters in the order in which they occur on the type-cylinder. In another arrangement, Fig. 20, separate type are used, and held by overlapping flanges m<2> on a thin metal segment or bar M, which has a ribbed internal flange M<1> held between two parts of a circular carrier K, fixed on a non-rotary standard K<1>. The internal flange M<1> is notched to engage a spring arm k<6> of a sleeve K<3>, rotatable on the standard K<1> by ordinary key mechanism, to slide the bar M circularly on the carrier K, and thus bring any letter opposite the hammer. In one form, the internal flange M' has one central notch, and one alphabet of type is secured in right and left halves by three U-shaped spring pins, inserted through the flanges m<2>. The alphabet may be placed so that the machine writes in accordance with the keys, or the type may be displaced along the bar, the excess letters from one end being inserted in order at the other. In the form shown in Fig. 20, the bar M carries two alphabets, a main one placed in halves right and left of a central distance-piece, the other alphabet being also in halves extending along the bar from the ends of the main one. The internal flange M<1> is provided with a number of notches, any of which may be engaged with the spring arm k<6>. If this arm is placed in the central notch, the main alphabet only is used, writing in accordance with the keys. If the arm k<6> is placed in another notch, and some of the types are moved to allow the central distance-piece 0 to be removed to a new position adjacent to the spring arm, part of the main alphabet is used, together with some of the supplementary end letters. The distance-piece O is a wood or metal block, which can be inserted from the front of the type-bar, and secured by a sliding bolt 0'.
Patent GB-190006119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubbers for Cleaning the Rollers of Preparing, Spinning, and similar Machinery.
Inventor: DAVENPORT SAMUEL
Filed: 1900-04-02
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 6119. Davenport, S. Oct. 4, A.D. 1899, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Rollers and roller heads for spreading machines, drawing, roving and spinning frames, &c. The fi x e d or rotating rubbers used for cleaning the rollers are covered wit h string or cord, combined, if desired, with metallic strands, wrapped helically round them as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190006274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supporting Driving Bands upon Shafting during Repairs or other similar Operations.
Inventor: POWELL CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 6274. Powell, C. T. April 4. Belt gearing.-Relates to a device for supporting driving-bands, when under repairs &c., which consists of a flanged saddle 5 provided with a handle 7 ; this is applied as shown, and removes the band from contact with the shaft.