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Patent GB-189818069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Delivery Mechanism for Printing Machines.
Inventor: FURNIVAL RICHARD BETTNEY
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 18,069. Furnival, R. B. Aug. 23. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces; delivery apparatus. - Relates to delivery apparatus for t w o - revolution or o t h e r cylinder machines for delivering the sheets printed side up. The sheets are carried from the cylinder A by tapes B to grippers K in a reciprocating carriage D running on rails E. The sheet is carried on to the table o with its edge against adjustable stops o<1>, the grippers being opened to release the sheet by an incline or cam N. The grippers are opened to take the sheet from the tapes by a cam arm on one of the wheels G which reciprocate the carriage. The sheets are carried by the tapes B to stops L raised to permit the sheet to be taken away by the grippers. The movement of the tapes is stopped as the sheet reaches the stops L, by means of a ratchet catch, or clutch arrangement in the tape-driving mechanism, such catch or clutch being operated by a cam. The gripper carriage D is reciprocated by the wheels G gearing with racks on the carriage. The shaft of the wheels G is operated by a rack H reciprocated by a rod h<2>, lever h', rod h, and cam H<1>.
Patent GB-189823110-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Truss for Hernia.
Inventor: BROWNLOW THOMAS
Filed: 1898-11-28
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 23,110. Brownlow, T. Nov. 28. Trusses.-A reversible truss for hernia consists of a metallic spring or band a bent to fit the body, with a pad c for bearing on the spine, and a pendant limb g with a pad h for bearing on the rupture. The strip a may be covered with vulcanite &c., and is padded or enclosed in a covering b of soft leather &c. The pad c is adjusted by fixing a screw in one or other of the holes a<1>, a<2>, a<3>, or by means of an end slot. The curved band g is connected by a screwed stud or bolt e<1> to a slotted curved plate e attached by screws f to the band a. The pad h is secured in a slot g' by a screw h', preferably formed with a boss h<2>, as shown in Fig. 6. A strap i may button over the head e* of the stud e<1>, to secure the truss in position. A padded portion b<1> is interposed between the head of the holt e<1> and the body. The spring g may be made in two adjustable parts, or a third spring may be jointed to the spring g. For double ruptures, two bands a may be attached to the one back pad c.
Patent GB-189912336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Conformators or Garment Fitting Devices.
Inventor: PEYRY JEAN BAPTISTE
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 12,336. Peyry, J. B. June 13. Measuring for.-Relates to a skeleton framework which is fitted on persons in order to obtain measurements for garments, and is then laid out flat upon the fabric from which the pattern is to be cut. Fig. 1 shows a frame for obtaining the pattern of a bodice for a very stout person, the frame being provided with an additional side piece B<2>. It consists of a front part A, two side pieces B', B, and two back pieces C, D. Each part is made up of a series of short plates provided with at least two parallel slots s. Each plate is united to adjacent plates by clamps c so that they can be laterally or diagonally placed into any desired outline. Attached to the clamp c are short straps e provided with a buttonhole for engaging one part of the frame with another. Similar frames for making a collar, a sleeve, a skirt, a waistcoat, and trousers, and a ruler for marking out darts are also described and illustrated in the Specification.
Patent GB-189916555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Reduction of Aluminium by Electrolysis.
Inventor: GOOCH FRANK AUSTIN
Filed: 1899-08-15
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 16,555. Gooch, F. A. Aug. 15. Drawings to Specification. Sulphur is given off, along with carbon bisulphide, in an electrolytic process for obtaining aluminium.
Patent GB-189919082-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hooks and Eyes.
Inventor: GROESCHEL EDWIN WRIGHT
Filed: 1899-09-22
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 19,082. Groeschel, E. W. Sept. 22. Hooks and eyes.-To enable the hook to be securely sewn in place, the outwardly-projecting bends b<1> are provided in addition to the eyelets c<1>, c<2>. For the same purpose, the eye is formed with recesses p, p<1> between the loop n and the eyelets n, o<1>. The wire forming the eyelet c<2> of the hook is prolonged to form a "hump" or tongue d. The end e of the tongue is bent round so as to be sheathed or protected. Fig. 3 shows the end e bent downwards, then back, and finally upwards, but the form of the bends may be varied. In some cases the end of the tongue is bent forwards and is sheathed between the sides of the bill b. The hook may be formed with two tongues and either two bills or a single broad bill.
Patent GB-189921077-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Throwing the Shuttle in Looms for Weaving Fabrics which Require Upper and Lower Sheds.
Filed: 1899-10-21
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 21,077. HonorÚ et Cie., L. March 22, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Loom picking- m o t i o n s; change-box motions; shuttle boxes; lays; pile, forming. -In looms for weaving carpets and other fabrics which require upper and lower sheds the shuttle boxes b at opposite sides are mounted independently of the lay B' upon double rods N' on a single rod N, which is raised and lowered by a lever L and eccentric M. The eccentric is operated by gearing from a shaft D, the pinion or which is oscillated by an arm K and link from a cam-actuated lever. The picking- stick S is pivoted at t<1> on the rod N. T( allow the insertion of a pile-rod, the shuttle box at that side of the loom is moved to and fro between ribs R on the lay sword U and outer rods Q by means of a spring R<1> and a headed rod m, the latter of which is pivoted at t<1> to the rod N and passes through a projection L' on the lever L. Shuttle races. - A race for the upper shed is formed by a series of arms P, pivoted at X and pressed towards the reed by a spring Y to an extent limited by adjusting-screws Z. The arms can be turned up to the position indicated by dotted lines P<1> by means of an arm F. Loom stop-motions.-In order that the shuttle-box stop-motion may act in both positions of the shuttle box, the swell a', pivoted at t<4>, Figs. 4 and 5, acts upon a broad lever l<3>, pivoted at t<3>. When the shuttle enters the box properly, this lever causes a finger o to act upon a lug p, carried by an arm on the stop-rod T', and keeps the stopping-mechanism out of action. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, one of two ears o<2>, o<3> on the spindle t<4> acts directly on the lug p. In order that the lug p may not prevent the movement of the shuttle box when the lay is in the forward position, a piece on the lay acts upon the toothed upper end of a bent lever l<4>, and by means of a roller g<1> lifts an arm b<4> on the stop-rod T', as shown by dotted lines.
Patent GB-189921490-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Packing or Bearings for Reciprocating and/or Revolving Rods, Shafts, and the like.
Inventor: PRESTON REUBEN THOMAS
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 21,490. Preston, R. T. Oct. 27. Stuffing - boxes.- In the stuffing-box are mounted bevelled rings b of hard metal and intermediate rings c of soft metal which are tightened against the shaft or rod e by screwing up the gland d. The rings, or some of them, may be divided by straight or slanting cuts. Hemp or asbestos packing f may be used in addition to the metallic rings.
Patent GB-189922642-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Pasting and Marking Wrappers for Enclosing Substances such as Tobacco, cocoa, Soap, Blacklead or the like.
Inventor: ROSE WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-11-13
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 22,642. Rose, W. Nov. 13. Type; type, setting; rotary machines.-Wrappers for packing tobacco, cocoa, soap, blacklead, washing-blue &c. are pasted and marked or dated by passing through the machine shown. The wrappers are fed by projections b on an endless chain B over four pasting-rollers E<1> on a spindle d<3>, which impress spots of paste on them as shown at e' to e<7>, Fig. 11. A date k is printed by types i, shown to a larger scale in Fig. 7. The types are gated to engage a key i<5>, and are secured by a wedge i<2> and screw i<3>. The holder I is adjusted on the shaft d<3>. The trough A, through which the wrappers are fed, is provided with ribs on the bottom to support the wrapper by its unpasted parts.
Patent GB-190003258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Switches.
Inventor: SPOONER ARTHUR FREEMORE
Filed: 1900-02-19
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3258. Spooner, A. F., [Neveur, B. L.]. Feb. 19. Switches.-A flat spring b is connected to one terminal and a disc i mounted on a stem f is connected to the other through a plate and supports e. Fitted on the stem is a disc having inclines n, which work against similar inclines on the plate supported by the supports e. As shown in Fig. 2, contact is broken, but on turning the key m the contact i is forced down by the action of the inclines as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-190003524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Features for the Anodes in Electrolytic Apparatus.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1901-01-05
Abstract: 3524. Thompson, W. P., [Becker, H.]. Feb. 22. Removing m e t a l by.-Relates to means for cleaning galvan iz e d, nickelled, and tinned iron and other scraps. The scrap is placed in a non-conducting box having an open top and perforated sides, one of which 5, Fig, 1, is hinged to facilitate the removal of the scrap. The framework 7 may be of iron or of some non-conducting material. The sides may be of trelliswork, but are preferably perforated sheets. The box is placed in the cell between two cathodes, and has the anode inserted in it. Fig. 2 shows one form of anode, consisting of a bar 2 of high conductivity having a non- conducting extension 3 resting on the side of the cell. The other end of the bar is connected to the positive lead, and is insulated from the cell. The pointed rods 8 are pushed in among the scrap. Fig. 3 shows a modified form of anode, having two sets of rods connected to telescopic bars so that, after being pushed down through the scrap, they can be pressed together to make good contact with the scrap. In cases where it would be difficult to push the rods through the scrap, the box may be laid on one side, half filled with scrap, the anode then placed in position, the box filled up, and the hinged side closed.
Patent GB-190005607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filtering and Purifying Water.
Inventor: GREEN GEORGE
Filed: 1900-03-26
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 5607. Green, G. March 26. Filters; cleans - ing; settling.-The filtering - medium, such as crushed flint, sand, carbon, &c., is supported by a perforated plate resting on bars F, slightly inclined to each other so as to leave spaces along their edges for the escape of the filtered water, and resting in slots E in the end plates. To cleanse the filter, the flow is reversed, by means of the necessary valves, and the wash water and impurities pass off through settling-chambers or traps D and valves P. These chambers may be formed by plates C cut away at the top and secured to internal flanges. The filter may be used for filtering water for manufacturing or dietetic purposes, or for filtering trade effluents.
Patent GB-190006870-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Spinning, Twisting, and Doubling Fibres.
Inventor: HERDMAN FREDERICK SEPTIMUS
Filed: 1900-04-12
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 6870. Herdman, F. S., and Montgomery, M. April 12. Spindle apparatus for spinning, twisting, and doubling frames. The bobbin rests upon the upper flange 5 of a tube 4, which is driven by the spindle, a pin-and-slot arrangement being provided to allow the spindle to rise and fall. The tube 4 may be driven by rods projecting upwards from the spindle wharl, or it may be fitted with a wharl and driven independently by a band. A disc corresponding with the flange 5 may be used alone, the tube 4 being dispensed with. Or a conical spring clip may be substituted for the disc, the clip entering the bore of the bobbin when the latter is applied to the spindle, so that the spindle and bobbin rotate together. The toothed bar for the drag bands 9 is provided with a number of inclined steps, so that the drag of each cord may be regulated as the bobbins fill.
Patent GB-190009318-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in connection with the Seats of Water and other Closets
Inventor: SMITH ALBERT
Filed: 1900-05-21
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 9318. Smith, A. May 21. Closet seats.-For the convenience of children, the usual closet seat k has fitted over it a seat a, with a reduced aperture, which may be provided with a hinged back d, hinged sides c, and a cross-bar g.
Patent GB-190010767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Belt and Strap Fastenings.
Inventor: MURPHY PATRICK FRANCIS
Filed: 1900-06-13
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 10,767. Murphy, P. F. June 13. Buckles for fastening belts or straps are provided with means for readily disconnecting the straps without' affecting the adjustment of the buckle. One strap, having a perforated end, is secured by the tongue b of the buckle A as usual, and is passed under a metal loop g on the buckle and the usual adjustable loop h on the other strap. The buckle is formed with a stud a which engages a keyhole slot in a plate B secured to the other strap. A loop j secures the loop h as usual.
Patent GB-190012317-A (GB)
Title: Improved Jointless Flooring.
Inventor: TACHARD PIERRE
Filed: 1900-07-07
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 12,317. Tachard, P. July 7. Wood substitutes for floors; A foundation consisting of a mixture of 30 parts by weight of sawdust, 35 parts of magnesium oxide, and 4¢ parts of a solution of magnesium chloride at 22‹ to 23‹ BÚ. is first laid down, and an upper layer is applied composed of 40 parts of magnesium oxide, 10 parts of asbestos, 5 parts of wood meal, 5 parts of calc spar, 5 parts of colouring-matter, and 4¢ parts of magnesium-chloride solution. When the floor is composed of one homogeneous jointless layer, the proportions of ingredients of the composition are altered.
Patent GB-190012757-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Lady's Safety Comb.
Inventor: MOHR MAXIMILIAN
Filed: 1900-07-14
Granted: 1900-08-18
Abstract: 12,757. Mohr, M., [Montain, V.]. July 14. Hair fastenings; combs, hair.-An appliance for retaining ladies' hair after it is dressed consists of a frame with one or more flexible tongues, hinged or fixed thereto and capable of being passed through recesses in the frame to secure them. Several forms are illustrated in the Specification, and of these two are here shown.
Patent GB-190105649-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Elevators of Sheaf-binding Harvesting Machines.
Inventor: JONES LYMAN MELVIN
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1901-08-10
Abstract: 5649. Jones, L. M., McLeod, C., and Clokey, W. J. March 18. Harvesting-machines.- Relates to detail improvements in the method of mounting and driving the elevator aprons. In Fig. 1, C<1>,C<1> represents the upper and lower rollers of the lower apron G, and E, E<1> represent respectively the upper and lower rollers of the upper floating apron F, and D and D<1> are the side bars of the apron F. The cross-bars 2 and 3 of the upper apron pass through the side D, and are mounted in slotted brackets a<2> and a<3> fixed on the rear bar of the elevator fraine. A cross-bar 4 passes through the side D, and also through a slotted bracket fixed to the front side board A. A spring is arranged in the bracket to bear upon the upper side of the bar 4, and thus keep the apron F down to its work. A nut 5 is fixed on the end of the bar 4 so that the latter can be clamped in any position when so desired. The front end of the roller E<1> is mounted in a board pivoted to the front side board A so as to allow this corner of the upper apron to rise to accommodate the butts of the grain and prevent any choking at this point. The movement of the pivoted board is controlled by the action of the cross-bar 4 above described. Fig. 3 shows the arrangement for gearing together the upper rollers of the upper and lower aprons. A casting 7, to which an inner bar 7<2> is riveted, carries the bearings of the four pinions 8, 13, 14, 9. The pinions 8, 9 are mounted on the spindles of the elevator rollers.
Patent GB-190105817-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Boiling Frothing Liquids and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: ERFURT MAX
Filed: 1901-03-19
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 5817. Erfurt, M. March 19. Distilling tar.- Relates to a process and apparatus for boiling tar containing water and ammonia. The scum is conveyed by the pipe b from the boiler a to the chamber c, which may be open or closed and provided with the condenser f. The liquid is returned to the boiler by the pipe d, and the gas or vapour escapes, or is condensed and d r e - covered.
Patent GB-190113302-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Purifying Heating Gases and in Recovering By-products therefrom
Inventor: NAEF PAUL
Filed: 1901-06-29
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 13,302. Naef, P. Nov. 30, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Drawings tc Specification. Sulphur.-Gas from furnaces is first purified of dust by passing it through dust chambers, the last traces of dust being removed by means of a heated high-boiling oil. The oil is subsequently recovered for re-use by distillation. The gas is then passed through a purifier charged with iron oxide. The gas first meets the nearly - exhausted oxide, and last the freshly-charged oxide. At intervals the oxide is regenerated by passing air instead of of gas upwards through the apparatus. The temperature in the cylinder is regulated by cooling- pipes therein. Two cylinders or sets of cylinders may be used, in the upper one of which gas is purified, in the lower the oxide is regenerated. In the latter process sulphurous acid or sulphur is given off. Or, the sulphur may be extracted by a solvent such as carbon bisulphide.
Patent GB-190115369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drivers Brake Valve Apparatus for Operating Air Brakes for Railway and like Vehicles both by Means of Air Pressure and by Electricity.
Filed: 1901-07-29
Granted: 1901-09-07
Abstract: 15,369. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. July 29. Brakes.-Relates to drivers' brake valves fitted with an electric switch for actuating the brakes by air and electricity in the manner described in Specification No. 20,186, A.D. 1900. To the handle a is pivoted the switch c having the contactpiece b and the projection d, which slides on the cam-shaped edge e, f, g of the base h. In the positions of the handle a indicated by the lines I, II, the brakes are operated by air, and the electric circuit is not closed. In the position III, the brake valve is closed, and the electric circuit can be dosed by hand if desired, while in the position IV when the train-pipe is vented the projection d engages the cam surface f, g, and the circuit is automatically closed.
Patent GB-190117357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Trolley Arms for Electrical Conductors.
Inventor: HUNTER SIDNEY ALFRED
Filed: 1901-08-29
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 17,357. Hunter, S. A. Aug. 29. Electric railways and tramways with overhead conductors. Collectors.-One or two arms I, preferably insulated, are carried by plates E<1> which are connected by a yoke E<2> and are pivoted concentrically with the trolley wheel B on its spindle C. A cord H passing over a pulley G or other connection lifts the arms to a vertical position to aid in guiding the trolley wheel or other collector to the conductor. Springs surrounding the spindle C aid in returning the arms to their inoperative position.
Patent GB-190121729-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Internal Combustion Engine.
Inventor: KECHEUR ADOLPHE FRANCOIS
Filed: 1901-10-29
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 21,729. KÚcheur, A. F., and Heerey, W. A. B. Oct. 29. Gas and like engines.-A loose piston J, slightly larger than the motor piston, is forced against a shoulder in the cylinder by an adjustable spring G, and tends to expel the exhaust gases. On the compression stroke it is forced upwards until arrested by the adjustable stud C. The back of the piston is open through ports F to the water jacket, and its movements circulate the cooling- water. Annular ports j in the piston and a drain port H in the cylinder prevent leakage past the piston.
Patent GB-190205412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Meters.
Inventor: LECLERC LOUIS
Filed: 1902-03-04
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 5412. Leclerc, L. March 4. Energy meters. - A commutator motor meter having stationary main-current field coils L and a magnetic brake V, T, has a shunt armature, consisting of two iron cores M, M<I> at right-angles, wound with two coils A, A', which are connected between opposite segments of a four-part commutator C, and are, optionally, connected together at the middle. Non-inductive resistances B, carried by the armatures, are connected between opposite or adjacent commutator segments, to prevent sparking. Reference is made to Specification No. 10,595, A.D. 1890.
Patent GB-190206653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Switches for Controlling Electric Motors or other Electric Circuits
Inventor: BRAY EDWARD NEVILLE
Filed: 1902-03-18
Granted: 1903-03-12
Abstract: 6653. Bray, E. N. March 18. Switches for controlling motors. The main switch can only be closed when the resistance switch arm is in the 'off' position, and the latter is operated step-by-step by a ratchet mechanism. In the construction shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the resistance arm a is mounted on one side of the base o, and the main switch band ratchet mechanism on the other. The handle g is fixed to the spindle c, as is also a lever d carrying a pivoted pawl f. The resistance arm a and ratchet-wheel j are fixed on a sleeve m, and the lever b is loose on the spindle. A weight h tends to turn the handle to the 'off' position, and a spring 1 tends to pull the arm b 'off.' In closing the switch, the arm b is first moved into the closed position, a pin preventing the engagement of the pawl f and wheel j. The arm b is held on by a trigger 2 engaging the armature of a magnet. On then oscillating the handle, the ratchet-wheel and arm a can be moved, a pin 8 holding the arm on the last contact. Should the arm a be left in an intermediate position, the weight returns it, a projection 6 operating the trigger 2. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the ratchetwheel is operated by a pawl f carried on the operating-lever d, and may be locked by engaging with a pivoted catch 9.
Patent GB-190214171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Washing Machines.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JAMES
Filed: 1902-06-23
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 14,171. Mackenzie, J. June 23. Washing - machines.-Relates to machines for home or laundry use, or for treating leather or like goods. Fig. 1 shows a sectional side view, and Fig. 2 a cross-section. A receptacle a is provided with a corrugated bottom, and carries a bar g on which mangling &c. rollers may be mounted. Discs b carry projecting rubbers d, and rotate in opposite directions. The position of one is adjusted by means of a screw k. In an alternative driving arrangement, one of the discs b may be mounted on the driving-shaft, and the other on a loose sleeve carried by it and rotated by bevel gearing.
Patent GB-190216708-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Direct Acting Engines and their Valves.
Inventor: HALL ALBERT FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-07-28
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 16,708. Hall, A. F. July 28. Drawings to Specification. Steam pumps.- Relates to that class of direct-acting pumping-engines in which the main slide valve of the motor cylinder is operated by an auxiliary piston, and comprises improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 13,852, A.D. 1896. The chief objects are to simplify the construction, to dispense with numerous ports, and with the rocking of the auxiliary piston and the devices for effecting such movements.