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Patent GB-189801217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Means and Apparatus for Filtering.
Inventor: DAME PAUL
Filed: 1898-01-15
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 1217. Dame, P., Pottevin, H., and Piat, A. Jan. 15. Filtering-media.-Highly-refined flax or hemp cellulose is made into a paste with water and poured into a mould having a porous bottom. The plate thus obtained is dried first in the air, and afterwards in a stove. A sheet of paper or fabric of less contractibility than the cellulose may be applied to the plate before or after drying to form the outlet face, the other face being covered by a similar sheet after drying. To the edge of the plate thus prepared a coating of rubber or the like is applied. To increase the porosity and sterilizing power of the plate, the paste may be mixed with substances such as charcoal, or with tar or asphalt ; unless wines, beers, or ciders are to be filtered, in which case kaolin, pumicestone, or infusorial earth may be used. Domestic filters; filter-presses.-Fig. 2 shows a section of a domestic filter in which the abovedescribed plate is used. The plate H is held betwe n perforated plates which rest on grooved tin blocks C, D, carried in cast-iron frames hinged and screwed together. A number of such filters may be placed together so as to form a filter-press.
Patent GB-189811563-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Film Developing Holder for Sensitive Photographic Films.
Inventor: HENDERSON JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 11,563. Henderson, J. May 23. Developing.-Relates to a holder for keeping a film flat during development. It consists of a sheet of celluloid upon which diagonal ribs B are stamped to give it rigidity, two opposite edges A being turned over to form grooves into which the film is slipped.
Patent GB-189812568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-06-04
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 12,568. Thompson, W. P., [V³g & Vraalson]. June 4. Lubricators.-The piston S, Fig. 1, is rotated by ratchet mechanism, and a longitudinal movement is imparted to it by the pin p engaging in the cam slot s. The rotation moves the spring valve z in front of the passages k<1>, k<2> alternately, and the reciprocating movement causes oil to be drawn in through k<2> and expelled through k<1> to the part to be lubricated. In the modification, shown in Fig. 3, the valve stem S<11> is rotated and the annular piston S<1> is moved backwards and forwards. Fig. 4 illustrates another modification, in which the cut-away end of the piston S forms the valve.
Patent GB-189816877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Desk Telephones.
Inventor: BYNG MAX
Filed: 1898-08-04
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 16,877. Byng, M., and Bell, F. G. Aug. 4. Telephones; telephone systems.-Desk telephones are arranged with the local circuits as shown in Fig. 4. The transmitter F and receiver G are mounted in a common handle and normally rest on hooks, the switch H being operated to cut the bell n in or out of circuit. The line-wires to the various stations are connected to a series of contacts arranged either in a straight line, so as to be traversed by a sliding contact-finger C, or in a circle, when a rotating finger makes the required contact. In the first case, a pointer D shows the position by an adjustable indicating-number, and in the second case an indicating-disc is attached to the shaft carrying the contact-finger.
Patent GB-189817197-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combined Pianofortes and Mechanical Musical Instruments.
Inventor: SIMON PAUL
Filed: 1898-08-09
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 17,197. Simon, P., [trading as Holzweissig (Nachfolger), E.]. Aug. 9. Automatic instruments ; pianofortes.- Relates to the combination of such an instrument of ordinary construction with a pianoforte. In the form shown, the driving-barrel E is situated above the keyboard, but it may be situated below it, the driving- spindle n passing upwards between the keys. The tune-sheet d is reached through a door in the front of the instrument. The base-plate a is connected by a rod k with the bridge h, and by a rod m with the soundboard p. While the mechanical instrument is in operation, the dampers are kept off by fixing the pedal.
Patent GB-189817352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Pneumatic Tyres and the like.
Inventor: TRIBUZIO CATELLO
Filed: 1898-08-11
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 17,352. Tribuzio, C. Aug. 11. Tyres, pneumatic.-A valve for pneumatic tyres has a cap C having an extension C<1> internally screwthreaded to engage the screw-threaded end of the valve spindle F, and draw the conical valve B and packing E of rubber, leather, or other suitable material againsi their seats in the casing A. Packing G is inserted in a groove in the cap to prevent leakage. A screw D, secured to the casing and engaging a slot in the cylindrical or other part of the valve, serves to guide the latter. Fig. 1 shows the valve body A provided with an enlarged part Q and an upper screw-threaded part carrying a sleeve R having an extension R<1> which embraces a rubber casing T and is made to grip the same by screwing down the nut S. The bottom part of the casing T is attached to the tyre W. Fig. 2 shows a modification, in which the valve B is cylindrical and has annular packing E, in a recess, adapted to engage a shoulder A<2> on the valve body A, the enlarged lower portion of which is provided with a flange m and a washer H, both having grooves and adapted to grip the wall of the receptacle W when the nut I is screwed down. In two other modifications, a conical-faced valve, having packing around it and kept in place by saw-like teeth on the spindle and an enlargement of the body of the valve, is used. In one of these forms, the valve body screws into a metal casing attached to the air container. The valve body has a flange holding, in a recess, packing which engages with the end of the said casing to prevent leakage, and the valve is guided by a projection therefrom sliding between projections from the casing.
Patent GB-189905858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Indestructible Refractory Compositions.
Inventor: PARRETTI ALEXANDRE
Filed: 1899-03-17
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 5858. Parietti, A. March 17. Firebricks.-A refractory substance composed of silicate of magnesia, mica, graphite, talc, and porphyrized asbestos is employed for the manufacture of firebricks, furnaces, crucibles, &c. It is especially applicable for furnaces or crucibles for the production or fusion of calcium carbide, aluminium, and platinum.
Patent GB-189908710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sizing or Slashing Machines.
Inventor: MARTIN HENRY
Filed: 1899-04-26
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 8710. Martin, H. April 26. Yarns, sizing.-In siztng or slashing machines for sizing dhooties or other yarns in which stripes of grey yarn are intermixed with coloured yarn, the two yarns are passed together over the large drying-cylinder A and the ordinary small drying- cylinder as usual, after which they are separated by a roller K and lease rod N, the coloured yarn G passing over an auxiliary drying-cylinder E and returning to the grey yarn over a roller M.
Patent GB-189911830-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Swivel Power Looms for Weaving Figured Goods.
Inventor: BIRCHENOUGH WILLIAM TAYLOR
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 11,830. Birchenough, W. T. June 7 Swivel looms.-In looms of the class described in Specifications No. 23.540, A.D. 1893, and No. 5138, A.D. 1896. the swivel shuttles are moved from point to point, or from design to design, by connecting the swivel shuttle-race slide b, Fig. 1, by a rod g, Fig. 3, bell-crank lever f, rod h, lever i, and another rod k to a lever m actuated by a pattern chain n, which is moved intermittently by a star-wheel q and a stud r on a sliding wheel s under the control of the jacquard. The swivel shuttles are actuated for forming the figures by connecting the ordinary rack to a bell-crank lever 5, Fig. 1, which is operated by a rod 6, lever 7, and another rod 8 from a crank disc 9 or the like at the side of an intermittently-driven pinion 10. This pinion has half a turn imparted to it for each swivel pick by means of a star-wheel 33, driven by a stud 34 on a sliding spur-wheel 26 in continuous engagement with a pinion 27 on the crank shaft w. The swivel shuttles are raised and lowered by suspending the race b by links 12 from levers 13 on a shaft 14, which is oscillated by an arm 15, rod 16, lever 17, and spring slide 19 from a cam 21 on the tappet shaft y. This slide is moved against the action of its spring by a lever 22, operated by a disc 23 on the sliding spur-wheel 26, which is controlled by a lever 35 and connection 36 from the jacquard. The spur-wheel 26 has upon its inner side another stud for operating the star-wheel 40. which, by means of a cam 42, lever 43, rod 44, lever 45, and other intermediate mechanism,'shifts the picking-motion cam of the ground shuttle motion and thus puts it in and out of operation.
Patent GB-189915103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool-holders for Slotting Machines, Planing Machines, and other Metal-working Machines.
Inventor: BOWERS CHARLES
Filed: 1899-07-22
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 15,103. Bowers, C. July 22. Tool-holders. - A tool-holder for a lathe or planing, slotting, &c. machine has a V-shaped recess b cast in the shank a to receive a tool d made from bar steel. The tool is sprung down on a bevelled surface g by a set-screw e, the upper surface resting against a ridge f. The holder may be made duplex to receive two tools, and may be used for smaller size tools by inserting a V-block or packing-piece in the bottom of the recets. When short tools are used, a packing-piece is placed at the inner end of the recess to prevent the tool from being forced in.
Patent GB-189916498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Lifting and Gripping the Ropes, Cables, or Chains of Rope or similar Railways.
Inventor: BULLIVANT WILLIAM PELHAM
Filed: 1899-08-14
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 16,498. Bullivant, W. P. Aug. 14. Rope grips.-Relates to means for lifting and gripping the ropes, cables, or chains on rope or similar railways. The rope C is lifted on each side of the gripping-jaw frame M by the pointed flanged rollers B, mounted on the jaws A, which are pivoted on the vertical slides D operated by the arm, rock shaft, and screw gearing X. The jaws are opened and closed by the links F from the rock shaft H, which is mounted in bearings on the slide D and is operated by the arm K from the hand-lever Y. The arm K is feathered on the shaft H, to allow it to slide vertically. Stops a on the jaws limit their motion, and a roller L is mounted between them to bear on the top of the rope when the jaws are opened and lowered. The movable jaw O of the grip is mounted on radius arms P and toggle-bars Q in the frame M, and is operated by the piston of a steam or other cylinder N through links and arms T<1>, h' on a vertical shaft T.
Patent GB-189924014-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Punching of Jacquard Cards for Lace and other Weaving.
Inventor: HICKTON SAMUEL ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-12-02
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 24,014. Hickton, S. A. Dec. 2. Cards, punching.-In making jacquard cards for lace and other weaving, the design is first punched by an ordinary piano punching-machine on a preliminarv card, which is then placed upon a spring guide-plate d over a series of vertical needles c. A hinged lid f with holes f<1> is then pressed upon it, and causes the selected needles c to move certain of the horizontal hooks b into engagement with the reciprocating grid h. The hooks b are connected by strings b<1> with the needles of the ordinary Toone repeating-box, as described in Specification No. 634, A.D. 1881. and these needles are similarly connected with the needles of the ordinary receiver. The grid h is operated by eccentrics i on a shaft j driven by gearing from a crank handle.
Patent GB-190004065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carding Engines.
Inventor: FAIRCLOUGH JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-03-03
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 4065. Fairclough, J. March 3. Carding - engines. -Means are provided for automatically opening and closing the door in the cylinder cover to allow of the stripping of the cylinder &c. In Fig. 2, the door b is hinged at the bottom, is closed by a spring b<2>, and is held in the open position during the stripping operation by a diso h, on the shaft of the stripping-brush, which engages with an antifriction bowl on a stud g projecting from the door. The disc h may be replaced by an arm h, Fig. 7, which is loose on the shaft d and weighted, or is fixed, when the brush is in the stripping position, by reason of a projection h<1> on the arm engaging with the open bearings e. Weights may be used in place of the springs b<2> ; or the door may be secured to weighted levers k, as shown in Fig. 7. The invention is also applied to doors hinged at the top. Fig. 10 shows the door b connected by a stud g<1> with a system of levers l, n, m, which are operated by the spring o and serve for both opening and closing the door. The free ends of the levers m approach the rest f for the stripping-roller c, and, when the roller shaft is placed in the open ends of the levers m and the latter are pushed forwards so as to place the roller in the bearings e, the door is opened and the levers assume the position shown in Fig. 11 ; m<2> is a projection on the lever m which during the stripping operation engages with a lever h and tends to keep the door open. The lever m may be cam-shaped at one end, the cam surface operating the other levers when the lever m is turned. Similar mechanism may be applied to a door mounted in the manner shown in Fig. 7, and to a door hinged at the top. A door hinged at the top may be opened by a slotted bell-crank lever pivoted to the frame, and operated by a second bell-crank lever, the door closing by its own weight. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 18, a projection on the loose arm h carries an arm h<2> in which is a notch for engaging with a stud g on the door for opening the same ; and the roller brackets e are provided with extensions on which the roller shaft d may be slid. The full and dotted lines show the parts in their extreme positions with the door open and closed respectively. In those arrangements in which the door is not opened automatically, pedal mechanism may be used for this purpose.
Patent GB-190007621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bolt Heading Machines.
Inventor: BLAKESLEE JOHN ROLLIN
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 7621. Blakeslee, J. R. April 24. Connecting-rods.-A connecting-rod for operating the gripping-die mechanism of a bolt-heading machine is constructed to telescope when the mechanism is subjected to unusual strain. The part H connected to the crank-pin H<1> is hollow, and receives the operating-rod F, which has a bevelled inner end N abutting against spring- controlled rollers 0. When the stress becomes excessive, the rollers are forced outwards, allowing the end N to pass between them.
Patent GB-190011685-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Refuse or Dust Bins.
Inventor: MORRIS JACOB
Filed: 1900-06-27
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 11,685. Morris, J. June 27. Dust bins. -The bin C is fixed to a flap B which is hinged at B' in a frame A built into a wall &c. The bin is discharged on the opposite side of the wall to that on which it is filled, by lowering the flap into a horizontal position. The frame A may be mounted on a stand.
Patent GB-190013339-A (GB)
Title: Combined Sleeper and Joint Plate for the Rails of Portable Railways.
Inventor: AILLOUD ALPHONSE HUBERT
Filed: 1900-07-24
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 13,339. Ailloud, A. H. July 24. Portable railways; sleepers; rail joints.-In portable railways, the end sleepers A of each section are hooked at one end 12 to hold the ends of two rails, which may be riveted &c. in place, while the other end of the sleeper is plain and the rail end projects beyond it so that the sections fit together without fishplates. The joints may be in line, instead of one being in advance of the other as shown, in which case the end sleepers are placed diagonally.
Patent GB-190014259-A (GB)
Title: A Novel or Improved Lip Protector for Drinking Vessels.
Inventor: LUTZ JULIUS
Filed: 1900-08-09
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 14,259. Lutz, J. Aug. 9. Lip guarde.-A lip guard for drinking - vessels comprises a plate b of indiarubber, celluloid, or other springy material in which are embedded metallic spring clips, which pass over the edge of the vessel and rest against the inside. The clips are covered with the material used for the plate b, and are raised at f to keep the upper lip from contact with the vessel, the plate b protecting the lower lip.
Patent GB-190103296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Burners for Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-02-15
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 3296. Boult, A. J., [Soc. LumiÞre Boule]. Feb. 15. Incandescent gas burners.-In highpressure burners, the nozzle part a is made in one piece, and has its gas outlet e more or less choked by the coned end d of an adjustable screw c, to which access can only be obtained by detaching the burner at i from the gas pipe e o r fitting. The air supply to the mixing-tube f is controlled by the hit-and-miss valve h.
Patent GB-190104775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hoisting Apparatus.
Inventor: HEALEY BRIERLEY DENHAM
Filed: 1901-03-06
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 4775. Healey, B. D. March 6. Lifts ; hoists.- Consists of a handactuated lift or hoist in which the balance-weight i s adapted to lift a light load after a full load has been raised. The lower part of the framing consists of two iron standards A, bolted to a concrete foundation, and the head-gear is carried by beams C. The hoisting-rope passes from the cage B over a large sheave G, the n round the winding- sheave H secured to the handle Land mounted on a stud, and then over sheaves J to the balance-weight K. The balance-weight is heavier than the cage, so that, when the cage is at the bottom, a light load can be raised by the balance-weight alone. A brake block carried by a weighted lever M acts on the sheave H, and can be taken off by a foot-lever N, or by a rope O. The guide-ropes are strained by ratchet gear R. Each rope passes from its point of attachment in the standard A over an iron saddle in the head gear, thus forming two guides. All the sheaves, shafts, framing, &c. are rectangularly arranged, in order to facilitate construction and erection.
Patent GB-190106481-A (GB)
Title: Combined Intercepting Trap and Flood Valve
Inventor: BUTLER JAMES
Filed: 1901-03-28
Granted: 1902-03-06
Abstract: 6481. Butler, J., and Hunt, R. March 28. Traps.-To prevent back flow of sewage, a ball valve d, pivoted at d<3>, is placed opposite the trap inlet b to bear against a seat a<6>. It is forced into a recess a<7> by the normal flow, but closes to prevent back flow. The position of the valve may be adjusted by a nut d<5>.
Patent GB-190116167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valves for Pumps and the like.
Inventor: WILSON EDWARD
Filed: 1901-08-12
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 16,167. Wilson, E. Aug. 12. Pump valves.- Consists of a substitute for the Perreaux valve which is used with liquids containing solid matter liable to interfere with the action of an ordinary valve. The valve seat and frame, Fig. 1, are are made of hard material, and the valve proper is in the form of two flaps of rubber or other flexible material b, Fig. 2, secured a t their lower ends, and bearing against inclined seats c, the upper edges of the flaps meeting so as to close the valve opening. At the outer sides of the inclined seats are shields f designed to prevent flow of liquid over the seats and thus minimize the chance of solid matter being caught between the flaps and the seats. The flaps may be plain, or, as shown, have plates d, e, secured to their under and upper sides, respectively, near their upper ends. The under plates are short enough to pass between the seats c, but the upper plates e overlap the seats and help to support the valves.
Patent GB-190124927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Making Bottles and other Articles of Blown Glass.
Inventor: BOUCHER CLAUDE
Filed: 1901-12-06
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 24,927. Boucher, C. Dec. 6. Blowing and moulding bottles. - An axle 3, mounted in bearings on stands 2, 58, carries a bar 4, on the ends of which are adjustably fitted moulds a, a. These moulds are divided longitudinally, the halves being connected by bevel gearing 9, 10, so that they move together. A finishing-mould c, similarly arranged, is mounted on the standard 58, and is opened and closed by a hand-wheel 57. The axle 3 also carries a twoarmed bracket 5, 6, on which divided neck moulds 20, 20<1> are mounted. Plungers carried by rods 28 work in the neck moulds, and are connected to a crank or cam 22, so that they are automatically operated when the axle 3 is revolved by the handwheel 30. When the parts are in the position shown, molten glass is placed in the upper closed mould a, the cup h is brought down upon the mould by operating a handle i, and compressed air is admitted through pipes o &c. by opening a valve s by depressing a treadle q. The compressed air forces the glass into the neck mould, the orifice of which is closed by the raised plungers. The treadle is released, tLe cup h raised, and its bracket is moved away. A bottom is then placed on the mould, and the axle is turned so that the mould is brought into the lowermost position. The plunger is withdrawn by this movement, leaving a passage for air to blow the bottle, which reaches the mould by pipes u &c. when the treadle p is depressed so as to open the cock r. The bottom is now removed, and the mould opened, leaving the rough bottle 60 suspended from the neck mould, as shown. The bottle is allowed to lengthen somewhat, the bottom 47 is raised through the action of links 53, and the finishing-mould c is then closed upon it. Air is again admitted so as to finish the blowing, the mould c and the neck mould are opened, and the bottle removed by a separate holder b.
Patent GB-190200949-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Match Box with Automatic Striker.
Inventor: JACKSON JOSIAH
Filed: 1902-01-14
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 949. Jackson, J. Jan. 14. Match bo.res.-A match box, with means for withdrawing and striking the matches, is shown in plan and transverse section, respectively, in Figs. 3 and 2. The box 19 encloses a rectangular frame 14, on the back bar of which is hinged a match tray 15. The free end of the tray rests on a strip 8 of a separator pivoted to the front 2 of the box and retained by a spring 10. A block 4, having one end square and the other tapered, slides behind a slot 3 in the front. 2 and over a trough 7, and is operated by means of an external handle or knob 6. The tapered end of the block engages a hinged arm 11 and forces back the strip 8, to allow a match to fall into the trough 7, and the square end of the block. engages the match and forces it through a roughened sheath 13 and out through an aperture 20. The arm 11 may operate a bellclapper 18. The sheath 13 may be replaced by a spring tongue mounted approximately at rightangles to the length of the match.
Patent GB-190201114-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Winding Apparatus for Mines.
Inventor: BEIEN ALEX
Filed: 1902-01-15
Granted: 1902-12-11
Abstract: 1114. Beien, A. Jan. 15. Lifts.-Relates to a method of replacing the winding-rope of a mine cage. The new rope is wound on a drum a from which it passes to friction-driven drums b. When it is desired to replace the old rope, the cages are secured, one at the top of the shaft and the other at the bottom. The old rope is detached from the top cage and spliced to the end of the new one. By the operation of the winding-drum e, the new rope is then passed around the drams d, e, and f to the bottom of the cage, where it is attached, the old rope having been wound on the drum g. By this arrangement, damaging stresses are avoided.