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Patent GB-189708426-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved top for Millinery or Hat Stands.
Inventor: CLEMETSON HARRY PEARCE
Filed: 1897-04-02
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 8426. Clemetson, H. P. April 2. Displaying.- Stands for hats or other head coverings are provided with tops consisting of spring bows a having curved ends to prevent injury to the hats &c. and connected by a cord &c. b which can be secured to any of the hooks e as shown in dotted lines to regulate the size of the tops. In lieu of bows, spring hinged arms may be used.
Patent GB-189709864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flying Machines.
Inventor: BEENEN BERNHARD REINHARD
Filed: 1897-04-20
Granted: 1897-06-12
Abstract: 9864. Beenen, B. R. April 20. Aerial machines without aÙrostats.-Cars E, E<1>, the former for passengers &c. and the latter for carrying the motor M, are provided with one or more lifting-screws F and horizontal propelling- screws F<1>. The machine is steered by means of a fan S. The shafts a of the lifting and propelling screws can be turned in a vertical plane, so as to alter their inclination and to enable the propelling- screws to assist in lifting ; the shafts are held in any desired position by fixing the collars u to the quadrant g. The screws are constructed with a hollow conical centre f, to guide the air, and a ring of vanes l made concave on the pressure side and pivoted on radial bearings. The i n - clination of these vanes can be adjusted by a set of rods t joined to a collar h, the position of which can be regulated by a handle e. The vanes can thus be reversed, or made to form a continuous surface and act as a parachute in case of accident to the motor. The machine is provided with wheels r and runners o to facilitate starting and landing.
Patent GB-189714683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Domestic Filters.
Inventor: BRYAN GEORGE CHARLES NEWTON
Filed: 1897-06-17
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 14,683. Bryan, G. C. N. June 17. Domestic filters. -In the bottom of the vessel a, which is supported in a receptacle h, is a vessel c containing charcoal or other filtering- medium, kept in place by a cloth cover or perforated lid. The exit hole d is provided with a piece of sponge or the like.
Patent GB-189716970-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Resilient Tyres for Wheels.
Inventor: GLEW JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1897-07-17
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 16,970. Glew, J. H. July 17. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic ; felloes or rims.-Relates to rubber tyres, three forms being shown in section, and consists of a gutter-shaped metal rim A and a continuous or sectional channelled tread B with a rubber liner C between them. The rim may be shrunk on to the felloe D or may be secured to it by screws, or may be crowded on to the spokes I, which are protected by ferrules J having pins K. The tread B may have projections G to prevent creeping, and, if the tread be sectional, the sections have bent ends which are held in place by straps N, Fig. 6, secured to the felloe by the bolts and nuts L. For heavy vehicles an outer sheathing M may be fitted to the tread B, and the tread may be adapted to take outside instead of inside the rim A. The rim may be in two parts A', A<2>, Fig. 4.
Patent GB-189717012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Combs and Bearers for Twist Lace Machines.
Inventor: JARDINE ERNEST
Filed: 1897-07-19
Granted: 1898-06-04
Abstract: 17,012. Jardine, E., and Lambert, H. July 19. Punching; stamping.-The combs in which the carriages of lace machines work are made from single strips A having projections C partially punched or stamped up, leaving recesses E. The faces and upper edges of the projections are trimmed with a milling-cutter &c., and the various strips are cast together, as in Fig. 4, the metal running between them and into the recesses E.
Patent GB-189718715-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Wire Cut Machines for Making Bricks and the like.
Inventor: SIMS FREDERICK LINDLEY HUNT
Filed: 1897-08-12
Granted: 1897-10-30
Abstract: 18,715. Sims, F. L. H. Aug. 12. Moulding bricks &c.- Clay is fed by a pug-mill through an orifice h<1> in a casing H, and is forced through a mouthpiece or die plate H<3> by quadrants or wings pivoted within a drum A rotated by spur gearing G. Rollers j<3> carried by the quadrants run on fixed cam plates I, and the quadrants are forced back into recesses in the drum when they come in contact with the compression chamber H<2>.
Patent GB-189725751-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles, Jugs, Jars and similar Vessels.
Inventor: CULLUM FRANCIS JOSEPH
Filed: 1897-11-05
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 25,751. Cullum, F. J. Nov. 5. Stoppers ; refilling, preventing.-Relates to bottles, jars, jugs, &c. which cannot be refilled after they have been emptied of their original contents, The neck 6 of the vessel is closed at the bottom 7, but is connected through the tubes 9 to the chambers 8, these chambers communicating through the apertures 10 with the interior of the vessel when the latter is inverted, but being cut off from such communication by ball valves when the vessel is upright. The vessel is filled through the aperture 13 in the base, this aperture being afterwards closed by a screw plug 14, which is preferably cemented in position and is broken off so that it cannot be removed. When the ordinary cork 15 is withdrawn, the ball valves permit the liquid to be poured out, but prevent refilling by pouring in liquid. The valves may also be made to act as float valves, to prevent liquid from being forced into the vessel.
Patent GB-189726110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-acting Mules.
Inventor: TAYLOR ARTHUR
Filed: 1897-11-10
Granted: 1898-11-10
Abstract: 26,110. Taylor, A., and Firth, E. Nov. 10. Mules.-The mule is adapted for producing cross-wound cops upon the bare spindles or upon tubes thereon, which may be placed directly in the loom shuttle and are unwound from the interior and not from the exterior as hitherto. In Fig. 1, the copping-rail i is provided with a number of oppositely-arranged inclines k, k<1>, which raise and lower the faller leg during winding-on. The rail may be in the form of a rack i<2>, which rotates a toothed pinion connected eccentrically by a short link with the rocker which supports the faller leg during winding-on ; or a crank and faceplate may be employed. A copping-rail, which combines in one casting the rail with the double inclines i, the rack i<2>, a rail i<1> of the ordinary form, and a stiffening-rib i<3>, may be supported upon two longitudinal rails or ribs 11, 12, so that, by turning the casting, anyone of the rails may be used as desired. The faller leg e is connected with the faller levers f by means of a screw and nut arrangement l, l<2> provided with a ratchet and pawl arrangement m, n, whereby, each time the faller leg is lowered at the end of the run-in, the pawl lever is operated by a fixed stud, the nut l<2> is moved on the screw l, and the range of motion of the faller wire is altered.
Patent GB-189730648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Mechanism for Elevators.
Inventor: PRUDDEN DAVID IRVING
Filed: 1897-12-28
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 30,648. Prudden, D. I. Dec. 28. Safety suspending-apparatus.-The bottom of the cage is fitted with pivoted dogs h<1> which can be put into engagement with the rack bars C (1) by the descent of pivoted arms h<2> normally held up by foot pressure on the pedal J ; (2) by the pressure of the air against suspended flaps K ; or (3) by the opening of a parachute 0 connected by cords to arms M pivoted at m and bearing against the dogs h<1>. In the two latter cases, the mechanism is put automatically into operation in the event of the speed becoming excessive.
Patent GB-189802991-A (GB)
Title: Improved Double Arc Lamps.
Inventor: MATHIESEN WILHELM
Filed: 1898-02-05
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 2991. Mathiesen, W. Feb. 5. Arc lamps are provided with two pairs of carbons, to burn successively, and are arranged so that either pair can be replaced without interference with the other. Each pair of carbon-holders is hung from a separate clockwork a or a', operated by the greater weight of the upper holder, and controlled by a shunt or differential electromagnet b and spring shifting the clockwork from or into engagement with a stop z or z<1>. 0 n e electromagnet may control both mechanisms. Either mechanism is stopped by a lever d, which is held over by contact with a cam-lever f, acted on by a spring-supported roller i. The lever f carries two long rods g, g<1> with feet. When one upper holder, such as t, descends sufficiently, it moves the rod g and cam-lever f under the roller i, by which the lever d is suddenly thrown into engagement with the mechanism a, freeing the other a'. This mechanism a<1> then forms an arc, putting out the first arc in so doing. Various modifications are described. The clockwork may be replaced by other retarding- devices. The cam and roller i may be replaced by a vertical arm and a tilting spring or weight, as in Fig. 5, where the lever d is dispensed with and the tumbling lever f acts on a link u connecting the two stops z, z<1>. The lever f or d may be operated magnetically by solenoids or electromagnets, the circuits of which are closed by the upper carbon-holder in its descent, and may be held over by residual magnetism.
Patent GB-189803170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelope Machines.
Inventor: HOBBS CLARENCE WHITMAN
Filed: 1898-02-08
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 3170. Hobbs, C. W., [Sherman, J. A.]. Feb. 8. Envelopes.-Relates to a machine which can be readily adjusted to make envelopes of different sizes, and is especially intended for envelopes in which the sealed flap is either ungummed or dried. All the adjustable parts of the machine are connected so as to be moved by one operation. The wings of the picker which carry the gumming-surface are adjustable, but are always at the same angle to each other. The form of blank used is shown in Fig. 9. The edges Z', Z', which are to be gummed, are at the same angle in all sizes to correspond with the angle of the picker. Fig. 1 shows a front elevation of the machine. The blanks Z are laid upon the paper board, which is made in two adjustable parts C, C<x>. The picker consists of two wings hung from the slotted cross-bar G<1> mounted on the vertical rods G<2>, and is gummed by means of rolls of ordinary construction attached to the gum box F. When the envelopes are in position the separators and picker are released. The picker lifts up the top blank, and the carrier H, H<x> moves under it ; as the picker continues to ascend the blank is pulled off by a suitable take off and drops upon the carrier, which then moves to the rear of the machine and brings the blank into position beneath a plunger. The descent of the plunger pushes the blank through the carrier H, H<x>, creasing it and turning up the flaps. After being folded and sealed by suitable mechanism, the envelope is delivered upon a shelf in front of the placer T, which carries it against the preceding envelopes, the fingers w moving out of the way to allow it to pass. Details of the mechanism employed are fully described.
Patent GB-189805113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: PENMAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-02
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 5113. Penman, W. March 2. Water-tube boilers.- Two water drums, preferably on inclined axes, are arranged below and on either side of a single steam drum, e a c h lower drum consisting of two end chambers connected by small tubes. Valves are provided by which either of the water drums may be shut off from the steam drum. The Figure shows, in section, one end of the steam drum A and the front chamber B of one of the lower drums, the connecting tubes being shown at X. The lower drums are connected at each end to the steam drum by a series of small tubes, not shown, preferably bent, and opening into a chamber E<3> within the steam drum, and this chamber is fitted with a valve E operated by a hand-wheel E<2> outside the boiler. A larger tube F forms a further connection between each end of each water drum and the steam drum, and a valve (not shown) is fitted in this tube also. By closing these valves, either lower drum may be isolated. A transverse mud drum is arranged below the rear water chambers.
Patent GB-189811472-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Automatic Match Delivery Box.
Inventor: COOK BENJAMIN
Filed: 1898-05-20
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 11,472. Cook, B. May 20. Smoker's combination articles.-The match receptacle d, e, m, from which the matches are delivered to smokers &c. singly by the slide c, may have secured to it trays or receptacles for spent matches &c. The lower chamber m may be used as a money box.
Patent GB-189812374-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Phonographs.
Inventor: BOLLE CARL
Filed: 1898-06-02
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 12,374. BollÚ, C., [Bahre, W.]. June 2. Phonographs in which the reproducing-tool acts with the record trace as its own guide have the sound tube D supported in a bracket C and moving through a horizontal loop frame g'. The catch z on the tube acts as a brake with the wire frame. An extension of the lower member of the horizontal frame acts as a rest for the tool when out of use. The cylinder and drum e are driven by a cross-band b from a clockwork B, and a weighted or spring tension lever I is employed. The diaphragm is preferably made of thin corrugated steel. When recording, the tool is supported by some form of nut running in a guide-screw which is driven by a second band from a pulley on the cylinder. The cylinder e is provided with one or more raised portions situated near the ends, and carries a heat-insulating sleeve on which the record cylinder is placed.
Patent GB-189813110-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Scales for Measuring and Weighing Material in Bulk.
Inventor: CLARKE PEETE BASIL
Filed: 1898-06-11
Granted: 1898-12-31
Abstract: 13,110. Clarke, P. S. June 11. Automatic-feed weighers. - An apparatus for weighing coal and the like is described. The rotary cylinder 1, loosely mounted on the horizontal shaft 2, is divided into compartments by partitions 4. While a compartment is being charged from the shoot 14, the shaft is held against the upper end of the vertical slot 5 by the weights 0, which are connected to the shaft by the ropes 11 and hanger-bars 9. Corresponding with each compartment is a stud 20 which, as a compartment moves into the charging position, is guided by the flange 26, Fig. 6, into contact with a buffer 21 and spring-controlled catch 22. The weight of the charge causes the shaft 2 to fall in the slot 5, and also allows the stud 20 to slip the catch 22, whereby the contents of the compartment are discharged by the rotation of the cylinder. The cylinder has a cam-shaped periphery 28, which may be utilized for a brake 31 and for preventing rotation of the cylinder in the wrong direction. The shoot has a closing-gate 37 which is operated by the weights 0 acting through a wheel and levers 39, 38. The closing-gate may have a spring-controlled catch which locks the gate in the closed position, and preferably the auxiliary weights 44 and tip-lever 46 are employed to render the gate efficient in action as is described in Specification No. 13,109. A.D. 1898. An auxiliary cut-off 58, arranged to diminish the supply before the closing-gate comes into action, is operated by the periphery of the cylinder acting through the roller 64 and levers 61, 60, and its weight is taken off the periphery by means of a depending lever.
Patent GB-189822628-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas and Oil Engines.
Inventor: MARKS GEORGE CROYDON
Filed: 1898-10-27
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 22,628. Marks, G. C., [Spitz, E.]. Oct. 27. Drawings to Specification. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-In order to effect the cooling of the cylinder, an idle period is introduced between each cycle by arranging the exhaust or a supplementary valve to be opened during this period. Arrangements of cams are described for producing four idle strokes after each four-stroke cycle.
Patent GB-189822637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Metal Shearing Machines.
Inventor: WESSELMANN BRUNO
Filed: 1898-10-28
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 22,637. Wesselmann, B. Oct. 28. Drawings to Specification. Shearing.-The bed or frame of a metal-shearing machine is cut from iron rolled to # section ; or there may be a flange on both sides of the lower and vertical member.
Patent GB-189826557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Copying Apparatus.
Inventor: KRANDT HERMANN
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-12-15
Abstract: 26,557. Krandt, H. Dec. 15. Copying documents.-The copying-paper passes from a reel B, between damping - rollers D, I to pressing-rollers M, N, which press it and the letter to be copied. The paper is damped by an endless band G passing round a roller C in the water reservoir C‹, and round rollers D, E, F. The rollers C, E are adjustable by means of movable bearings adjustable in slots in the framing. The rollers F and I are adjustable towards and from the roller D, by means of pivoted plates on which the rollers are journalled eccentrically. The roller N is journalled in pieces sliding on blocks adjustably secured in slots p in the framing. The sliding pieces are movable by the eccentric ends of a shaft R operated by a handle R', whereby the roller N may be moved to and from the roller M. The rollers D, I, and M may be rotated by gearing operated by a crank handle. The axle b of the roller B is removable, and is adjustable longitudinally by screws &c., to bring the paper to the required position laterally of the machine. The document is fed face downward from the table E<0> to the rollers M, N. After removal of the document, the copying-strip is passed over a driven toothed feeding-roller H<0> to the drying-frame U, where it is looped between rollers U‹ and then, as shown, between the last roller U‹ and the winding-up roller V, on which it is pressed by a spring-pressed roller U<01>. Bars are placed in the loops of paper. The roller U<01> may be held away from the winding-roller V when desired by hooks Z.
Patent GB-189904593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machinery for Pegging Boot and Shoe Soles, or for like uses.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1899-03-02
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 4593. Brookes, A. G., [McKay Shoe Machinery Co.]. March 2. Pegging soles. Relates to pegging-machines in which the pegs are cut from a continuous ribbon, and in which the foot-plate is used to level the sole. The machine shown drives two pegs simultaneously, but the improvements are equally applicable to machines in which single pegs are driven and in which the pegs are cut from wire instead of endless ribbons of wood. As shown in Fig. 7, the horn has in its upper end a plunger which is automatically withdrawn to allow of the passage of the awls, but which is raised to smooth the sole after the awls are withdrawn and to clinch the ends of the pegs when driven on to it. The movement of the plunger is effected by rods having inclined grooves and projections engaging one with another. One rod is raised and lowered by the means shown in Fig. 7, so that the horn can be rotated to adjust the work. The work is fed by a lever b<14>, Figs. 1 and 7, having a lip b<15> which rests on the sole and a serrated piece b<16> below to engage its edge. The lever is pushed forward to grip the sole, when moving in one direction, by a cam or wedge on a rod b<17>, and is retracted by a spring when moving in the other. Its movement in one direction is effected by the lever c<2x> and by a spring in the other. When the treadle is released to stop the machine, the lever c'‹ by means of the flexible attachment c<9> throws the hook c<6> into engagement with an eye c<5> on the feed-lever, so that it is lifted clear of the work by the movement of the foot - plate lifting-lever c<8>, to which the hook c<6> is pivoted. The foot-plate d<10> is secured to the lever c<8>, and is shaped to level the sole and has a recess to receive the lip b<15> of the feed-lever. It carries on its upper sides the peg-cutting devices, which automatically sever pegs of a suitable length 'for the thickness of the stock and move them under the drivers. The foot-plate is automatically clamped on the work when the pegs are being driven.
Patent GB-189904633-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Method of and Means for Operating Electric motors.
Inventor: REED CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-02
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 4633. Reed, C. J. Aug. 17, A.D. 1898, [date applied for under Sec.103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883.] Motors, controlling.-Relates to the operation of electric motors at different speeds by current supplied from a divided source of electric energy, such as a number of primary or secondary batteries or dynamos, or batteries and dynamos combined. The field windings of the motor or motors are supplied with current at a constant electromotive force, while the armature windings are supplied with current at an electromotive force which is varied by varying the number of batteries or other units connected thereto in series. In order that the current may be supplied approximately equally by the several units, the arrangement is such that each unit shall in succession be common to a series of combinations of different numbers of the units forming a cycle. Fig. 4 is a diagram of the controller with its drum developed, showing the connections between the secondary batteries, numbered 1 to 8, and the motor armature 9 and field winding 10. The controller drum carries a number of contact-rings, +12 to +19 and -12 to -19, in connection with the poles of the secondary batteries, together with a corresponding number of contactsegments, +32 to +39 and -32 to -39, connected with the contact-rings in the manner shown. Pairs of brushes bearingon the two rows of contact-segments are connected to a series of contact-plates 62 to 70, over which moves a brush 71 in connection with the motor armature. This brush revolves with the contact-ring 73 when the handle is operated, and the secondary batteries are thrown into series one by one, the controller drum remaining stationary. Each time the handle is brought back to its zero position, the drum is turned through an eighth of a revolution by means of a pawl and ratchet, and is ready for carrying out the same cycle of operations with another secondary battery as a common element of the series of combinations effected. In this way, the demand upon each of the batteries is rendered approximately the same.
Patent GB-189906510-A (GB)
Title: Differential Hot Wire Voltmeter.
Filed: 1899-03-25
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 6510. Clark, A. M., [Hartmann & Braun]. March 25. Current meters.-A hot-wire volt-meter has two fine wires d, d', stretched adjustably by screws. They may carry two currents, the difference of which is to be observed. These wires are sagged by other wires t, which are sagged by a silk thread f passed round the axle of a pointer z. In a simpler form, the intermediate wires t are omitted, the ends of the silk thread being directly connected to the middles of the hot wires.
Patent GB-189909796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Paper Boxes applicable for Cigars, Cigarettes, Matches, and like Articles.
Inventor: VIERENGEL MATTHEW
Filed: 1899-05-09
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 9796. Vierengel, M. May 9. Cigar and cigarette boxes and cases.-Paper boxes for packing cigars, cigarettes, matches, and like articles are made from blanks of the shape shown in Fig. 1. The side pieces R, N and E<1>, G are fastened together by gum &c., the finished box being shown closed in Fig. 2 and open in Fig. 3. The boxes are adapted to be made by machines which cut and score the blanks, fold and gum them, and fill the completed boxes in a continuous series of operations.