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Patent GB-189807766-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Scissors for Cutting Off the Loose Threads of Lace Embroidery and the like.
Inventor: GOARD WILLIAM HENRY SMITH
Filed: 1898-03-31
Granted: 1898-07-16
Abstract: 7766. Goard, W. H. S. Sept. 2, A.D. 1897, [date claimed under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Scissors for cutting away the loose threads of lace and other fabrics. Between the blades A, B of an ordinary pair of scissors a third double-edged broader blade C is inserted which is slotted centrally so as to be guided by the pivot x, and is slotted obliquely so as to take a longitudinal reciprocation from pins d, d<2> on other blades. The central blade is thrust into a loop which can be cut away at both ends simultaneously.
Patent GB-189812939-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinematographic Apparatus.
Inventor: ACRES BIRT
Filed: 1898-06-09
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 12,939. Acres, B. June 9. Kinematographic apparatus.- Relates to apparatus applicable both for taking and projecting kinematograph pictures. Fig. 2 shows the apparatus as used for taking the pictures. The film is drawn from the casing N round the guide-roller 0, under the spring plate P, under the roller I' on the crank arm I, over the sprocket-wheel F on the driving-spindle C, and under the guide-roller Q, and is rewound on the drum K. The spindle C is rotated by hand, and the drum K is driven from it by belt &c. gearing. The crank arm I is driven by spur gearing from the spindle C, and the shutter S by bevel gearing. During that part of the revolution of the arm I when the roller I<1> is in contact with the film, the film is drawn from the casing N faster than it is wound on the roller K. Then, when the roller I<1> leaves the film, the latter remains stationary in front of the lens T while the slack is taken up by the roller K. During this latter period, the aperture in the shutter S coincides with the lens aperture A<1>, so effecting the exposure. The casing N consists of two telescoping cylindrical parts formed with corresponding slots, which are partially closed by a spring plats carrying a flap of velvet, to permit the passage of the film while preventing the admission of light to the casing. The ends of the film are also attached to strips of opaque material, one of which covers the film when the whole is wound on the roller K, and so permits the films to be exchanged in daylight. For projecting the pictures, the lid carrying the casing N and the view-finder V is raised, the lens T is fixed inside the casing A, and the shutters a<2>, a<3> are opened. The film also is passed over instead of under the roller I', to obtain a longer period of exposure. The aperture A', through which the light is admitted for projecting the pictures, is closed and opened by the movement of a flap on the shutter S. The handle by which the spindle C is rotated has a pin-and-slot connection with the spindle, the slots being formed so that the handle becomes disconnected if it is attempted to turn it in the wrong direction.
Patent GB-189814495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: THORNLEY ROBERT
Filed: 1898-07-01
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 14,495. Thornley, R. July 1. Clutches.-The segments b are expanded in the shell a by means of a cone c adapted to slide on a feather on the shaft. The cone is provided with dovetailed keys e fitted in corresponding ways in the segments, for the purpose of drawing these inwards when the cone is retracted. A spring cover g, adapted to hold the clutch normally either in or out of gear, may be employed.
Patent GB-189815247-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, the Tympans of Printing Machinery.
Inventor: ALLEN ARTHUR SAMUEL
Filed: 1898-07-12
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 15,247. Allen, A. S. July 12. Platen presses; cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces.-Relates to impression surfaces or tympans. These are formed by one or more series or layers of spring wire coils, laid side by side or interlocked. The coils may have a suitable filling-material or bracing, and any suitable covering. In Figs. 2 and 3 two sets of coils a* and b are shown placed one on the other, and they are interlocked by mesh wires a<1>, b<1>. A bracing material a<2>, such as rubber, is applied to the series of coils a*. The mesh wires may be withdrawn or dispensed with, and the wire coils may be otherwise interlocked and formed.
Patent GB-189815796-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Measuring Tap.
Inventor: WOOLLATT ALICE
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1899-06-02
Abstract: 15,796. Woollatt, A. July 19. Measured quantities, delivering.- The container a has a fixed bottom a<1> and removable top b coned at the edges to fit coned plates e, f turning with the spindle g and forced against their seats by a spring h. The upper plate is formed with an aperture e<2> which registers with the supply pipe c when an aperture in the bottom plate (not shown) is out of alignment with the delivery pipe d and vice versÔ. In a third position, neither aperture is in line with its pipe. A vent pipe i is fixed to the plate e and works in a curved slot in the top plate b, limiting the movement of the handle g<1> and spindle g. A float j<2>, guided by pins and grooves and having a neck passing through the vent pipe, closes that pipe when the container is full. In the discharging position, the knob j<5> is brought under a bent arm (not shown) and the float forced downwards to give free passage for the air through lateral perforations at i<1>.
Patent GB-189815857-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing the Cranks of Cycles to their Axles.
Inventor: AUSTIN GEORGE BROUGHAM HUBERT
Filed: 1898-07-20
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 15,857. Austin, G. B. H. July 20. Cranks, fixing. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the axle B is threaded near the end, and is formed with a reduced part D which is threaded in a reverse direction. The crank A is screwed on the axle, and is looked by a nut E, which screws on the reduced end as shown. A washer F may be placed between the nut E and the shoulder on the axle. A screw G, Fig. 3, screwing into the axle, may be used in place of the nut E.
Patent GB-189820677-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Starting Electric Motors.
Inventor: BULLOCK GEORGE
Filed: 1898-09-30
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 20,677. Bullock, G. Sept. 30. Motors, controlling.-Relates to switching-apparatus for starting motors, the main line current being supplemented or substituted by a transformed-down current, resistances being so arranged in the switch that, when an electromagnet becomes inefficient, the transformer is cut out of circuit and the motor is connected to the supply leads. Fig. 1 shows one arrangement. 1, 2 are the main terminals, B is the motor, C the transformer, and A the switch. The main switch arm is formed of three insulated portions, of which the front portion a moves over three contact-arcs 4, 5, and 6 arranged as shown in connection with the resistances 19-24 and actuating a separate contact-lever 25 when passing the middle position. The centre portion a' of the lever A has an insulated contactpiece 52 for short-circuiting the motor B, and has a catch 46 for engagement with the catch 45 on the arm 33. The rear portion of the lever A has a latch 49 for holding the lever 33 in place when being set, even though the magnet 37 is inactive. The magnet 37 is arranged in the transformer and motor circuits, and has a latch for holding the arm 33 in place. When the latch is released, a spring pulls the arm 33 over, causing the transformer to be cut out.
Patent GB-189821512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Successively Feeding Sheets of Paper or the like to Printing and other Machines.
Inventor: BOYLAN JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-10-13
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 21,512. Boylan, J. Oct. 13. Feeding sheets.-Relates more particularly to the apparatus described in Specification No. 10,729, A.D. 1898. Fig. 2 shows a section of part of the feed-mechanism for printing &c. machines in which the parts are indicated by the same reference letters &c. as in the above-mentioned Specification. To assist in feathering the sheets, two fingers 2 are pivoted at 3 to arms 4 of a shaft 5 carried by arms 6 loosely mounted on the shaft B'. The arms 6 are rocked by rods 8 and arms 7 on the shaft D<2>. In their forward movement the ends of the fingers 2 rest on the sheets P, and they are raised as they return by a cam 9 engaging an arm 10 on the shaft 5, which lifts the arms 4, on which are pins 11 which engage and lift the fingers. The fingers are pressed on to the sheets by springs 12. The shaft D<9> is driven by a crank thereon connected by a rod to a crank on the cam shaft of the printing-machine, the rod being pivoted at about its middle to a radius arm pivoted to a fixed point on the lower part of the framing. The crank preferably drives the shaft D<9> through a pawl and tooth. To stop the tape roller intermittently, its driving-pinion is geared to a wheel on the shaft D<9> having part of its teeth removed. The teeth are brought into gear, and the roller held at rest, by a concentric piece on the side of the gear-wheel which engages a check piece on the side of the pinion. The Provisional Specification also describes means for sounding a bell when the feed-table approaches its highest position.
Patent GB-189901364-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Horseshoe.
Inventor: KEMP JAMES
Filed: 1899-01-20
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 1364. Kemp, J. Jan. 20. Fixing; hinged; sectional; spring.-The shoe is in four sections C hinged together by countersunk rivets &c. D and drawn together, so that the clips H embrace the hoof, by means of a rod G of spring steel &c. This rod lies in an overhanging groove F on the hoof side of the shoe, and is secured and tightened at its ends by the nuts E or by levers &c. The clips H may have inwardly-turned edges, teeth, &c.
Patent GB-189901735-A (GB)
Title: A Cover for Disinfecting and Preventing Smells from Drains, Sewers and the like.
Inventor: LINDLEY HARRY
Filed: 1899-01-25
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 1735. Lindley, H. Jan. 25. Manhole covers.-A hopper-shaped receptacle A is fitted at the top of the manhole &c., and is made with outlet openings B which are normally closed by doors E pivoted on transverse bars F and kept against their seats by balance weights G which are adjusted to allow of the passage of water, but prevent any back flow of gas. A disinfectant may be placed in trays D,
Patent GB-189902012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: LUTZE ALFRED
Filed: 1899-01-28
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 2012. Lutze, A. Jan. 28 Drawings to Specification. Making lubricators.-The bodies of oil cups are stamped from sheet metal.
Patent GB-189907175-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Preserving Bread and other Articles of Food, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: MARX MAX
Filed: 1899-04-05
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 7175. Marx, M. April 5. Preserving food.-Relates to means for preserving bread or other food. The freshly-baked bread &c. is placed, while still hot, in a tin or other box b slightly larger than the bread &c. a to be preserved, and is immediately hermetically closed. The bread &c. rests on a grating c which keeps it out of contact with condensed moisture &c. The air in the chamber is sterilized by the hot bread. The condensed moisture given out by the bread prevents it from becoming dry.
Patent GB-189916082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Mechanism for Velocipedes.
Inventor: LLOYD WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 16,082. Lloyd, W. J., and Priest, W. Aug. 5. Brakes; bicycles.-A free-wheel or freecrank bicycle or velocipede is provided with a brake strap m acting on a wheel hub, or other form of brake, operated by a bell-crank lever l and a rod k connecting it with a pawl lever c<2>, which is supported on the crank axle, or preferably on a circular flange formed around the axle on the ball-bearing cup in the bottom bracket a. The adjacent crank f has a square projection carrying a notched disc e, which on back-pedalling engages the pawl d and turns the lever c' to apply the brake. The pawl is held to the disc e by an arm d' bearing thereon, and to reduce noise the pawl falls on a leather stop i carried by a screw on the pawl lever.
Patent GB-189922261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam and other Fluid Pressure Engines.
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 22,261. Lake, H. H., [American Well Works]. Nov. 7. Valves, distributing and expansion. - Relates to balanced sliding valves, and to means for cutting off the supply of steam at any predetermined point in the stroke. The main valve is in the form of a tube 13 with piston heads at the ends working in ported liners 11, 12 in the steam chest. Within the tubular main valve work a pair of cut-off piston heads 18, 19 which are mounted on a right and left hand screwed spindle 20. The cut-off pistons are guided in the main valve by a rod 25. The cut-off valves are worked by a spindle which passes through the tubular spindle 14<a> of the main valve. In order to enable the point of cut-off to be adjusted, a wheel 22 and a pointer 28 are provided for rotating the screwed spindle of the cut-off valve so as to bring the heads nearer together or to separate them. This adjustment may be effected either by the engine governor or by hand.
Patent GB-189924868-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drying Apparatus.
Inventor: KOENIG MAX
Filed: 1899-12-14
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 24,868. K÷nig, M. Dec. 14. Dust-collectors.-A drying-apparatus for starch, dyes, and the like, which is fitted with a device for separating dust from the evolved vapour, is shown in Fig. 1. The material to be dried is placed in a suitably-heated trough d. Air entering through the opening g<x> passes round the trough, and, entering the drying - chamber as indicated by the arrows, mixes with the vapour evolved from the material. Endless aprons m, passing over rollers l and enclosing suitable heating-bodies n, are arranged above the drying- apparatus. The dust is deposited on the aprons, and d i s removed at intervals by closing the chimney g and revolving the rollers so that the dust falls from apron to apron and then into the drying- apparatus. The aprons may be arranged longitudinally instead of transversely, and vertical partitions may be arranged so as to cause the gases to take a devious course. The dust may be removed from the end of each apron into a recess at the side of the chamber fitted with a suitable conveyer. The dust-collectors may consist of a single apron t, Fig. 7, or a tray u, or the heating-appliance v may be pivoted so that the dust can be discharged from its upper surface.
Patent GB-189925636-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Mills.
Inventor: GIESHOIDT JOSEF
Filed: 1899-12-28
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 25,636. Gieshoidt, J. Dec. 28. Rolling. - Solid or hollow bars are rolled in a mill having rolls w in a plane at rightangles to the axis of the bar. The bar is supported on spindles a, b, by one of which it is rotated, and is moved axially forward between the rolls. The rolls are mounted in carriers t which are simultaneously adjustable radially by gearing z, r and a hand-wheel c to control the pass. When the bar is hollow, the spindle b serves as a mandrel and determines the internal shape of the hollow bar. The exterior may be beaded, grooved, coned, &c. by suitably adjusting the rolls.
Patent GB-190002027-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Ether Inhaler.
Inventor: IRWIN EDMUND KELLY
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 2027. Irwin, E. K. Feb. 1. Anµsthetics, administering. - Relates to Clover's ether inhaler, and consists in substituting a glass dome A for the metal one to enable the operator to see the quantity of ether inhaled. A is the glass dome which fits inside the flange E of the metal chamber B, the joint being made tight by plaster of Paris. The top of the tube D is threaded, and a thin metal nut C is engaged with it and screwed down to hold the dome A in place.
Patent GB-190003484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with the Screw-on Stoppers of Drinking Flasks.
Inventor: DIXON JAMES WILLIS
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 3484. Dixon, J. W. Feb. 22. Stoppers. - Relates to screw stoppers for pocket or drinking flasks. The collar C, formed with an externally screwthreaded nozzle or neck M, is fixed on the neck of the flask, and is hinged at H to a second collar C', in which the internally-threaded screw stopper S is mounted so as to revolve. The collar C<2> and the neck of the stopper are flanged at C<3>, N<2>, to prevent the detachment of the stopper while permitting it tn be screwed on and unscrewed from the neck M. The stopper is provided with a cork or other packing D.
Patent GB-190005362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Spoons, Ladles, and the like.
Inventor: KOWALSKI FELIKS WLADYSLAW
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 5362. Kowalski, F. W. March 21. Spoons.-Relates to a construction of a spoon or ladle in which the handle is detachable from the bowl. The bowl a of the spoon is made of porcelain, glass, or the like. The handle b is made of wire bent so that, when the slider c is pushed up, the ends b<1> are forced into recesses in the side of the bowl a. By the movement of the slider the handle is thus readily attached to, or detached from, the bowl. A plate d is fitted in the end of the handle for a monogram or the like.
Patent GB-190006035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Pressing Trousers and the like.
Inventor: COWLEY HENRY
Filed: 1900-03-31
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 6035. Cowley, H. March 31. Trouser presses.-The trousers are placed between two flat boards A, A', and are pressed by screwing down the discs J at the lower ends of two rods G upon bearing-plates K fixed on the board A'. The rods G are carried by arms F mounted, as shown, on rods D, which are fixed in one end of bars B attached to the board A. This construction allows the appliance to be readily taken to pieces for packing.
Patent GB-190006142-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saw Guards.
Inventor: BURGESS CHARLES THOMAS
Filed: 1900-04-02
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 6142. Burgess, C. T., and Burgess, W. B. April 2. Sawing.-Relates to a guard for circular saws, in which the bar D (parallel to the saw shaft) which supports the guard proper is itself supported by a bracket C, C' at the back of the bench, and also by an arm F fixed to the fence E. The plate H which shields the back of the saw is pivoted on the bar D, and the front shielding-plate L is mounted adjustably in a guideway in a casting G also pivoted on the bar D. The sides of the saw are shielded by plates M pivoted to the plate L and also to supporting-links N. The plate H is in two parts, so that the back part can be moved backwards or forwards to suit different sizes of saws, and is clamped to the front part by the bolt K. In a modification, the plate H is made adjustable for different sizes of saws by mounting it on a pivot on the casting G and clamping it in the required position by a slotted stay. The bars M are connected to the plate H by a pin working in slots.
Patent GB-190006573-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Treating Paper whereby it is Rendered Fit for Receiving Press Copy Impressions without Necessitating the Subsequent Application of Moisture thereto.
Inventor: PALTRIDGE CHARLES CORNELIUS
Filed: 1900-04-07
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 6573. Paltridge, C. C. April 7. Paper, impregnating with liquids.-Relates to the preparation of a paper which can be used for copying without damping. Tissue or other thin paper is treated with an oleo-resinous substance, preferably turpentine, and then with glycerine. Manifold paper, already prepared by treatment with turpentine, may be treated with glycerine alone, provided such manifold paper has been recently manufactured. The turpentine and glycerine may be mixed together, but it is preferred to use them separately.
Patent GB-190009585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Recovering Heat from Producer Gases before or after Combustion in Gas Engines
Inventor: WILSON ALFRED
Filed: 1900-05-24
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 9585. Wilson, A. May 24. Steam generators combined with gas producers.- The hot gas from a gas-producer A is led, through as short a tube E as possible, to a vessel C, in which it gives up heat to air, water, or steam, which is introduced through a tube M, and passes out through tubes L, R to the producer. The cooled gas, after passing, if desired, through purifying and storing apparatus, is led to a gas engine B by a tube Q. The exhaust therefrom passes by a tube S to a steam generator D, and the steam obtained passes by a tube Y to the producer A. The vessel C consists of a rectangular casing having two sets of vertical tubes connected above to two boxes, an inlet and outlet one, and connected below to one box so that the fluid can pass from its inlet down one set of tubes, near the outlet for the hot gases, to the lower box, then up the second set of tubes, near the inlet of the gases, to its outlet. The arrangement is fitted with mechanical scrapers, similar to those in the wellknown Green's economizers. The steam generators may be horizontal or vertical, and are provided with tubes, through which either the exhaust gases or the water pass. The gas inlet pipe may pass through the steam dome. In one horizontal form, the boiler is provided with two vertical partitions, having communicating holes at the top, and the water is admitted to that compartment nearest the exit of the gases, while the steam is withdrawn from the compartment at the inlet thereof. The steam from the steam generator D may be superheated, by passing through the vessel C, before passing to the producer.
Patent GB-190023576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Winding Machines, for Yarns, Wire and other Materials
Inventor: GORDON JAMES FRANKLIN
Filed: 1900-12-24
Granted: 1901-04-13
Abstract: 23,576. Gordon, J. F. Dec. 24. Wire.-Relates to machines for winding yarn, wire, &c., reference being made to Specification No. 6497, A.D. 1892, [Abridgment Class Spinning]. The object is to ensure the correct variation in the speed of rotation of the spindles from an exact multiple of the speed of the cam shaft B. The spindles are driven through the bevelwheel f from a shaft F carrying a pinion f<4> ; a second pinion e<2>, having one tooth more or fewer than f<4>, is mounted on a loose sleeve E, and a disc f<3> mounted loosely on the sleeve E carries a pinion f<5> which gears with both pinions f<4>, e'. Both the sleeve E and the disc f<3> are driven by spur gearing B<1>, B<2> from the cam shaft B at slightly different speeds, which are multiples of the speed of the cam shaft. The cam C and wheel f<6> are connected to their shafts by clutch mechanism, and are engaged and disengaged simultaneously by the rocking of the spring shaft H, the parts being normally disengaged. The parts are blocked in the engaged position by a latch lever I, having a notch which engages with a stud h' projecting from an arm h<4> on the shaft H. As the ball or mass of material increases in diameter, a bell-crank lever k raises a slide J against the action of a spring, and the slide ultimately engages with the adjustable nut j<11> on the end of a screwed rod j<12> secured to the latch I, so that, when the mass of material has attained a sufficient size, the latch I is raised and the cam C and spindle-driving wheel f<6> are automatically disconnected from their driving parts. In a similar manner, when the thread breaks or becomes too slack, a pivoted hooked wire m movably supported by the thread falls opposite the end of the reciprocating guide d, when the latter draws forward an inclined spring slide N to which the wire m is connected, and raises the latch I, whereby the cam C and wheel f<6> are stopped as before. On its way to the bobbin the yarn passes through a tension apparatus consisting of two discs or surfaces j<8> pressed together by a spring, the tension of the spring, however, being diminished automatically as the bobbin increases in diameter by reason of the cylinder which holds the spring abutting against an inclined surface J<1> which is carried by the slide J. The inclination of the surface J<1> can be regulated by a screw and nut arrangement j<16>, j<17>.