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Patent GB-189710795-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Balling Slivers.
Inventor: TORRANCE GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1897-04-30
Granted: 1898-04-30
Abstract: 10,795. Torrance, G. J. April 30. Balling -machines. - In a machine for balling slivers of wool &c., the material is wound by a drum B upon a spool E, which turns loosely upon a sliding spindle D. When the ball has attained a sufficient diameter, a ratchet mechanism is caused to operate a cam L, whereby the spindle D is withdrawn from the finished ball, and the latter falls or is projected into a suitable receptacle. A pusher K" is withdrawn by a suitable lever system from the lower part of a receptacle or hopper N containing empty spools, and the parts are restored to their original position, the empty spool which has fallen from the hopper being pushed during this operation upon the spindle D. Means are provided for adjusting the lever system employed as the parts wear. The usual traversing-guide for laying the sliver on to the ball is provided with an open-ended notch instead of an eye as usual, and also with a forked tension device, which can be set at any desired inclination to the line of travel of the sliver.
Patent GB-189711692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Boxes.
Inventor: ALLWORTHY WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1897-05-11
Granted: 1898-03-05
Abstract: 1 1 , 6 9 2 . Allworthy, W. H. May 11. Drawings to Specification. Handles for boxes. A tape, which may be passed through the body and lid of a box to serve as a hinge, may be formed with two loops at the opposite side or front to serve as a handle.
Patent GB-189713306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Brushing and Rolling Fabrics.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
Filed: 1897-05-29
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 13,306. Willis, P. R. J., [Dewald, F. A. H., and Crispell, E.]. May 29. Brushing; folding.-Woven and knitted fabrics, gauzes, plushes, &c. are brushed and rolled by apparatus such as that shown in the Figure. The guide-rollers 7, 8, 9, 10, between which the fabric passes, arc mounted on an extension 5 of a frame 2 which moves vertically on a frame 1, being actuated for adjustment by screws 3 at each end. By this arrangement the brushes 12, 13, which are mounted on horizontally-adjustable frames, can be caused to operate on the fabric as it rests on the guide-rollers, or as it passes between them. Additional guide-rollers 18, 49, the former of which is adjusted by an eccentric arrangement, are used to guide the fabric between the rollers 9, 10 in starting the machine. From the brush oisings lead pipes 31, 32 through which the dust &c. is withdrawn by a fan 35. The fabric is wound on a roll 24 carried on slotted arms 21.
Patent GB-189716388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinematographs and like Machines.
Inventor: CASLER HERMAN
Filed: 1897-07-10
Granted: 1897-12-04
Abstract: 16,388. Casler, H. Dec. 10, A.D. 1896, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Magic-lanterns &c.- Relates principally to feeding the photographic films of kinematographs. A main and an auxiliary feeding-mechanism and a take-up mechanism are used. The first and the last act continuously, and are driven by an endless band between which and certain pulleys the film web is caused to pass, so that the feed and take-up are necessarily quite uniform. The auxiliary feeding - device acts intermittently. The devices are shown in side elevation in Fig. 1, and in end elevation in Fig. 3. The endless band 15 passes round pulleys 14 (the driving- pulley), 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26. The film 33 is taken from the reel 34 round pulleys 36, 37, 25, 38, 26 (being now on the inner side of the band 15), over the stud 39, through hinged guides 40 (on one side of which is the projecting-arrangement 47 and on the other the lamp &c. carried on a shelf 46), between pulleys 41 and 42, through a guide 43, around pulleys 22 (when it is again inside the band 15), 23, 44, and through a guide 45 to a reel 35. The main driving-shaft on the boss 2 receives motion from a belt 4, and carries a friction-wheel 5, from which by the wheel 6, shaft 7, and gearing 11, 12, the shaft 14 is driven. The shaft 7 is adjustable vertically by a crank 9, so as to cause the disc 6 to run nearer to or farther from the periphery of the wheel 5. Somewhat similarly, the reel 35 is driven from the wheel 5, but as the diameter of the reel increases, from the web winding thereon, the worm 54 rides up the wormwheel 55 and carries the disc 51 nearer the centre of the wheel 5, thereby causing the reel to move more slowly. To keep a constant tension on the film, the reel 34 is provided with a pulley 59 over which passes a cord 60 carrying a weight 61. The pulleys 41, 42 are driven by a band 48. The pulley 42 has a portion of its circumference cut away, so that it only bears against the pulley 41 for a portion of its rotation, and it is this portion of its periphery only which draws the film through the guides 40, the film remaining stationary during the remaining portion of each rotation. The reel 35 has a hinged portion 65 held by a catch 66, and the web is received on a metal band 63 fitting on and removably attached to the reel. By this arrangement the coiled web may be easily removed from the reel.
Patent GB-189716963-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Watering Streets in Certain Lenghts.
Inventor: HANSCHILDT JAMES
Filed: 1897-07-17
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 16,963. Hanschildt, J. July 17. Watering roads.-Perforated or slit water pipes A are inserted in recesses in the kerbs U, and are connected to water supply pipes or mains by branches D, which are fitted with suitable cut-off cocks or valves.
Patent GB-189717302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dissolving Nitro-cellulose, and in the Treatment therewith of Vegetable Textile Material, such as Cotton Yarn, for Imparting to it a Silk-like Gloss.
Inventor: WETTER JASPER
Filed: 1897-07-22
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 17,302. Wetter, J., [Heberlein & Co.]. July 22. Yarns and threads, finishing &c.-Nitrocellulose is steeped for an hour or more in alcohol, and afterwards dissolved in an alkaline hydrate or sulphide. Yarn in the hank, or while wound on spools, is impregnated with the solution thus obtained in order to give to it a silk-like gloss &c.
Patent GB-189717583-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Condensers.
Inventor: BRADLEY CHARLES SCHENCK
Filed: 1897-07-27
Granted: 1897-09-04
Abstract: 17,583. Bradley, C. S. July 27. Condensers.-The pile of plates 2 shown diagrammatically in Fig. 1, and composed of foil and mica, are placed between metal end plates 4, 4<a> and compressed by frames 5, 5<a>. A rim 1 surrounds the plates, and is soldered in position to give a hermetically - sealed casing. The rim has three openings into which are soldered connections 8, 8<a> for the terminals, and a screw cap 9 for the insertion of oil &c. The plates of the condenser are connected alternately to the conductors 3, 3<a>, and the space within the casing is filled with insulating-material.
Patent GB-189723152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1897-10-08
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 23,152. Mills, B. J. B., [Jolicard, E.]. Oct. 8. Water-tube boilers.-Fig. 1 shows a boiler with collectors C, D connected by inclined tubes T, the sectional areas of which are gradually constricted from the second row from the bottom to the top, by means of ferrules B. In boilers with single collectors, the circulation tubes are placed within the evaporating-tubes, and the former are made of gradually-increasing sectional area from the top to bottom rows of evaporating-tubes, either by cutting the ends of the tubes acutely or by increasing their diameters. In the form shown in Fig. 3, the bottom rows of tubes V are prolonged so that the ends of the extensions A discharge above the water level, and the other rows contain tubes of varying diameters with the ends cut as shown. Fig. 4 shows the end of a tube split and opened out to form a funnel-shaped entrance for the water.
Patent GB-189724446-A (GB)
Title: Improved Low Pressure Automatic Acetylene Gas Generator for Heat, Power, Marine and General Lighting.
Inventor: HEAL JAMES BARNES
Filed: 1897-10-22
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 24,446. Heal, J. B., and Heal, S. H. Oct. 22. Acetylene. - A n automatic g e n e - rator, the right half of which is shown in section, consists of a closed casing A containing two or more separate chambers B, which are open at the bottom, and contain wire-gauze trays D filled with carbide. The casing A contains water, and is connected by a valve at E<1> with a large open water tank (not shown) supported at the level of the trays D, so that, when gas is drawn from either chamber B, the water therein rises into contact with the carbide. Each chamber B is connected by a valve B<8> with the upper part of the casing A, from which the gas is drawn by a pipe G which extends from near the water level. Each chamber B is also provided with air and water valves B<6>, H<1>, by which the water level in it may be lowered below a door C, which may then be removed, permitting the carbide tray to be withdrawn ; the opening of one chamber in this way does not interfere with the working of the other. When starting the apparatus, the water-supply valve E' is closed, and the casing A, excepting the chambers, filled with water ; part of this water is afterwards displaced into the open water tank by the gas produced. The casing A may be connected with a gas holder F, which is weighted to more than the normal pressure of the gas, so that it discharges all the gas contained in it before a generator can come into action.
Patent GB-189726109-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber or Elastic Tyres for Vehicle, Velocipede, and other like Wheels.
Filed: 1897-11-10
Granted: 1898-11-10
Abstract: 26,109. Double Arch Tyre Co. and Crowther, D. Nov. 10. Tyres, elastic other t h a n pneumatic.-Relates to tyres consisting of two or more arched strips a, b between which is a circumferential rib a<1>, such as described in Specifications No. 9 0 0 6, A.D. 1892, and No. 2506, A.D. 1896. Crossribs d a r e now added to the central rib a' to give a more secure bearing between the outer and inner strips b, a. The ribs a', d may be secured to the outer surface of the inner strip as shown, or to the inner surface of the outer strip, and they may intersect at any desired angle. If more than two strips are employed, ribs may be placed between any pair.
Patent GB-189728956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Cables.
Inventor: KELMAN JOHN HALL
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 28,956. Kelman, J. H. Dec. 7. Cables; insulating - compositions.-Conductors A<1>, A<2>, A<3>, A<4> are insulated by coating with a linseed oil varnish or baking japan, and after drying are bound together by two opposite spirals of tape B<1>, B<2>. An exterior armour C protects the tapes.
Patent GB-189730247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Centreing Motion of Arc Lamps and Lime Light Jets.
Inventor: STUART JOHN
Filed: 1897-12-21
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 30,247. Stuart, J., and Barton, J. H. - Dec. 21. Boring and drilling.-A foot-piece A, to carry an arc lamp or lime-light, slides laterally on a transverse bar B' forming part of a base B, and on a rod D secured in lugs the sides of the base. In construction, the base is at first provided with a second transverse bar to locate the rear end of the foot-piece A, while this and the lugs are bored for the rod D.
Patent GB-189801660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Capes for Cyclists, Golfers, and others.
Inventor: SWAIN LOUISA AMELIA
Filed: 1898-01-21
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 1660. Swain, L. A. Jan. 21. C a p e s; waterproof capes.-A cape, which may be of waterproof fabric, is made of a rectangular piece of material in which a slit is cut from one corner A to the centre, where it is rounded off to fit around the neck, the point D being at the back and the points B, C coming down over the arms in wear. An additional piece F serves as a collar, hood, or scarf. The corners B, C, D may be turned inwards a short distance, and the side corners when so turned in and fastened serve as sling sleeves. The points A may be crossed over the wearer's chest and fastened at the back.
Patent GB-189810676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engines or Motors chiefly Designed for Operating Drills and like Tools.
Inventor: KELLER JULIUS
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 10,676. Keller, J. May 10. Boring and drilling.-Consists of a rotative engine chiefly designed for operating revolving drills and like tools. Fig. 2 shows the engine in sectional plan. It comprises two or more cylinders 3, 4, placed side by side with an intervening valve chamber 38. In each cylinder are two pistons working on cranks at opposite ends of the cylinders through the medium of slotted crossheads. In the valve chamber also are two piston slide valves, each worked from an eccentric on one of the countershafts through rocking levers. On each crank shaft is mounted a toothed wheel gearing with a central spur-wheel 18 carrying the tool holder or spindle. Instead of the single spur-wheel shown, two may be driven at different speeds, to either of which the tool may be attached.
Patent GB-189810703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Moistening Paper and Absorbent Compositions therefor.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 10,703. Thompson, W. P., [Fairbank, F. L., and Cantril, T. N.]. May 10. Damping copying-paper.-The apparatus consists of a metal tray A, having its upper edge strengthened with a wire A' and fitted with a partition B near one end. The lid or cover C can stand on end in the space beyond the partition. The cover C and the front part of the tray A are filled with a composition which absorbs water, and the sheet of paper &c. to be damped is pressed between them. The absorbent composition consists of plaster of Paris, charcoal, sulphur, cement, and salt, mixed together with the aid of water.
Patent GB-189813308-A (GB)
Title: An Electro-thermic Incubator.
Inventor: GREVILLE ARTHUR EDWIN
Filed: 1898-06-14
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 13,308. Greville, A. E. June 14. Incubators; fostermothers.- Relates to the construction of an electrically - heated incubator, the heating - apparatus of which, the Provisional Specification states, is also applicable to fostermothers. The incubator consists of a box A with a hinged lid B and with side doors E, within which alremovable pane of glass D may be inserted. The eggs are placed in a removable tray L. A tray P filled with water is supported in a perforated ledge F. The heating-apparatus consists of a suitable wire passed backwards and forwards between insulating-supports secured to the bottom of the tray P. The ends of the wire are secured to terminals, which may be secured to a suitable source of electricity. The water in the tray P is evaporated, and the moisture passes to the egg chamber through the perforations in the ledge F. Ventilators are arranged in the sides of the egg chamber.
Patent GB-189814355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Supporting the Hoods of Buggies, Caleches, and like Vehicles.
Inventor: MCAULAY NORMAN
Filed: 1898-06-29
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 14,355. McAulay, N., and Woehrmann, C. von. June 29. Hoods for buggies, calÞches, and like vehicles. The socket 1 bolted to the vehicle carries a channel 2 having a h i n g e d lid 4 provided with slotted catches 5. The lowest member of the hood frame lies, when folded down, in the channel 2, and is secured by the turn-buttons 6.
Patent GB-189814986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid-pressure Power Motors.
Inventor: MAEVSKY ZDZISLAV
Filed: 1898-07-07
Granted: 1898-09-03
Abstract: 14,986. Maevsky, Z. July 7. Axial-shaft and reciprocating-piston type.-Consists of an engine in which a reciprocating piston communicates rotary motion to a shaft, passing axially through the cylinder and piston, through the medium of worm or screw gear. The piston is composed of two parts 6 secured to each other by distance-pieces 13 and having between them a pair of nuts 18, 19 fitting right and left hand worms on the shaft 2. The piston is prevented from rotating by a flat on one side, and engages at each stroke with one of the nuts by a ratchet clutch device.
Patent GB-189815701-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cutting Machine for Cigarettes.
Inventor: PLAYER WILLIAM GOODACRE
Filed: 1898-07-18
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 15,701. Player, W. G., [Schwarz, R. G.]. July 18. Cigarette-making machines.-Relates to a cutting- device for use with continuous-rod cigarette machines, in which the knife travels laterally with the same speed as the cigarette rod during the cutting operation. The knife 46 is driven by a belt 54 from the pulley 53, which itself receives motion from the main shaft 1 of the machine through the belt 61. The bearings for the knife spindle are formed at the end of an arm 40 pivoted at 39. A slotted extension 47 of this arm has adjustably bolted to it a lever 50 having a friction roller 51 always in contact with a broad cam surface 4 which determines the approach and withdrawal of the knife from the cigarette. The knife and the above-mentioned actuating-levers are supported on a carriage 17, which travels on guide-rods 24, 25 and is caused to advance with the speed of the cigarette during the act of cutting by means of the cam surface 3, roller 5, arm 6 (the pivoted point of which is not seen on the drawing), and pin 9 loosely entering a boss 11 on the carriage. A guide 29 for the cigarette rod is provided on the carriage, up to which a travelling band conveys it.
Patent GB-189815762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galleys and Sinks.
Inventor: JOWETT ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 15,762. Jowett, A. July 19. Gully traps.-The dirt-box C is suspended by a flange E in the central well F surrounded by a channel A, the outlet from which is trapped at B. The hopper, suspended by a flange K, also acts as a trap by dipping into the box C. Gullies of the usual construction may be adapted by fitting them with flanges to support the box C and hopper.
Patent GB-189817734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: DRIVET HENRI
Filed: 1898-08-17
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 17,734. Drivet, H., and Bilbie, J. Aug. 17. Acetylene.-Apparatus for making automatically by supplying carbide to water. The water tank T, having stirrers e, f, has tubes q mounted thereon, upon which are carried feeding-hoppers c, c' charged with crushed carbide. The generated gas passes through openings r to the gas holder b, which as it rises and falls operates the feeding- mechanism. Two racks o and an arm u are mounted upon the bell. The racks gear with pinions n on a horizontal sliding shaft g. The arm u operates a bell crank v pivoted at v<1> on an arm z<2> carried by the hopper c<1>. The other end of the bell crank works between collars k fixed upon the shaft g, so that, as the bell rises and falls, the shaft is shifted to the right or to the left. When the bell is in its lowest position, the .bevelwheels w<1>, w engage, and a coffee-mill feed-mechanism h, i, j distributes carbide to the water. A hollow drum d is placed in the holder b. The gas leaves the holder by tubes p, p<1>, and t<2> to a purifier P filled with coke or the like, and having a flushing- funnel l and a gas outlet a. According to the Provisional Specification, the coffee-mill mechanism is placed within a single carbide hopper inside the water tank or generator and the horizontal shaft, which does not shift horizontally and is driven by any suitable means, has its motion controlled by a pendulum and an escapement, the pendulum being held or released as the bell rises or sinks.
Patent GB-189818080-A (GB)
Title: Shelving Construction.
Inventor: WINSLOW WILLIAM HERMAN
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 18,080. Winslow, W. H., and Winslow, F. A. Aug. 23. Shelves and shelving.-A framework for supporting shelves consists of uprights A, A', A<2>, horizontal stays B, B<1>, B', B<3>, and inclined stays C. The whole framework is stayed to a wall by rods D secured to the top rails B by screw clamps D'. The shelves are clamped to the uprights, and the latter consist each of four flat bars. The horizontal members B, B<1>, &c. consist of tie-rods passing through stay tubes and through cross-bars uniting the four bars of the uprights. The nuts securing the tie-rods at the ends are covered by ornamental casings a<5>. The inclined stays C consist of tubes having socket pieces at the ends to engage the other members. The socket piece at one end is screwed into the tube, so that the stay can be tightened by rotating the tube.
Patent GB-189818847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Batteries.
Inventor: FULD MANES EPHRAIM
Filed: 1898-09-03
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 18,847. Fuld, M. E. Sept. 3. Primary batteries.-Consists in a method of constructing battery cells, and especially those of dry batteries, and of mounting or supporting them so that a cell may be conveniently removed and replaced by another. Fig. 1 shows the cells supported by an insulating-support E, and Fig. 3 a perspective view of a cell casing. The cell casing A is made with two recessed parts a, into which fit ears c on insulating caps which close the cells, and the two are fastened together by screws or pins c<2> passed into the cap through holes a' in the casing A. The electrodes may be zinc B<2>, which may also be semicircular in form, and silver chloride B<3> immersed in an electrolyte of zinc sulphate. The electrodes are separated by insulating-pieces B<4>, B<5>, which are notched at the edge to prevent them from bursting the cell when they expand. The cell is closed by four successive layers, firstly a plastic substance B<6> which is allowed to harden, secondly a viscous substance B', thirdly a layer B<8> of plaster of Paris which is inserted under a slight pressure and allowed to harden, and lastly a thicker layer B<9> of plaster of Paris which is also inserted under pressure. The glass cell is indented at the top to hold these layers in place. The conducting-wires b pass through sheaths b<0> and through the covers, and are then turned down under lugs d, which are held down by screws d' passing into the covers and through the support E, being held thereon by nuts D'. The terminals are connected together by slotted strips of metal. A porous substance F placed in the casing A absorbs any electrolyte which may escape. The casings A may be made large enough to hold two or more cells.
Patent GB-189822079-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Carbon Brushes for Dynamo Electric Machines or Motors.
Filed: 1898-10-20
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 22,079. British Thomson - Houston Co., [Rohrer, A. L.]. Oct. 20. Brushes.-For the purpose of attaching a conductor to a carbon brush, the brush A is cut away at a to receive a clip B, formed with a loop b, into which the conductor C is compressed. The cut-away part of the brush is electroplated and the clip soldered thereto, after which the joint may be electroplated.
Patent GB-189822759-A (GB)
Title: A Spinning Top for Exhibiting Automatic Variations in Pattern or Colour.
Inventor: COLLINS JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-29
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 22,759. Collins, J. Oct. 29. Tops for exhibiting automatic variations in pattern or colour. The rotating disc A is secured to the hollow stem B through which passes the spindle C shod with india-rubber or the like. Around the stem is wound the cord for rotating the top. On the spindle is fixed the pinion F, which gears with a train of wheels. Upon the last of the wheels there is an eccentric pin G. Discs of sheet metal, such for example as shown at E and E", are placed upon the disc. They are figured or coloured so as to modify and change the patterns on the disc or produce the effects desired. The disc E<11> is formed with a slot and aperture, the spindle C passing through the latter and the pin G through the slot, so that, on the spinning of the top, the pin will be carried round the the spindle and also round the axis of the gearwheel to which it is attached. The slot is also shown in the case of the disc E'. Instead of gearing, friction-wheels may be used.