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Patent GB-189728094-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Acetylene Gas Generator.
Inventor: TYREE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-11-29
Granted: 1898-01-01
Abstract: 28,094. Tyree, W. Nov. 29. Acetylene.-A holder bell b, which floats in a water tank a, carries a pipe c through which the carbide is supplied to the water. The opening c<9> is narrower than the tube, in order to ensure a free fall for the carbide. The pipe is closed above and below, immediately after feeding the carbide, by slides c' fixed to a rod c<2> which is mounted in a casing c<3>, the upper slide having a knob c<4> whereby both slides are operated. Beneath the pipe c is a cone a<1> which distributes the carbide so that the gas produced rises outside the pipe c. A casing a<2> prevents the gas from rising between the bell b and the tank a. The apparatus is cleaned out by means of the cock a<3>, fresh water being poured in through the pipe c so that no gas is lost. In a modified form, a gravity flap closes the lower end of the tube c. In another form, the cone a<1> is supported just below the pipe c and is carried by it. In another arrangement the casing a<2> is omitted and the bell b carries a grating which receives the carbide.
Patent GB-189728705-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Type Line Casting Machines.
Inventor: PIERPONT FRANK HINMAN
Filed: 1897-12-04
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 28,705. Pierpont, F. H. Dec 4. Linotype and like machines. - Relates to the casting-apparatus. In the Figures X represents the nozzle of the metal pot, which moves up to the rear of the mould Y. o is the line of matrices closing the front of the mould. In order to prevent metal from being drawn out of the mould when the pressure on the metal is removed, and the foot of the type-bar being thereby rendered porous or imperfect, a plate or slide b is interposed between the pot nozzle and mould. In this slide is a flared passage or passages b<1> through which the metal passes into the mould. The passage b<1> may be as shown in Fig. 6, leaving type-high feet y on the type-bar ; or the passages may be otherwise formed. After the metal pot has receded, the slide b is moved, preferably vertically, to break off the burr. Or the mould may be moved for this purpose.
Patent GB-189810689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Gear for Bicycles and Tricycles, and for other Purposes.
Inventor: SALSBURY THOMPSON GRAVES
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1898-08-20
Abstract: 10.689. Salsbury, T. G. May 10. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to driving-mechanism for cycles, horseless carriages, and other purposes. The Figures show the application to a bicycle. The crank axle i is mounted in ball bearings h<1> in a sleeve c carried in ball bearings d in the bottom bracket b. An internal wheel m, secured to the crank j, has hypocycloidal teeth m<1> which engage rollers k, secured to a ring f, loosely mounted on an eccentric disc e, keyed on the sleeve c. A similar ring f<1> is mounted on an eccentric disc e', keyed to the other end of the sleeve c. Rods n and n' connect the rings f and f<1> to similar eccentric arrangements mounted on the rear wheel hub. By this mechanism the speed of the rotary motion conveyed from the crank axle to the driving-wheel is increased in the ratio of the radius of the wheel m to the eccentricity of the disc e.
Patent GB-189813357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Bevelling the Edges of Glass and Pebble Lenses and the like.
Inventor: WEST JAMES
Filed: 1898-06-15
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 13,357. West, J., and Raphael, H. J. W. June 15. Bevelling ; surfacing.-Relates to apparatus for shaping and bevelling the edges of elliptical &c. lenses and glasses for spectacles, watch and clock glasses, mirrors, &c. The lenses are rapidly rotated within, and with their edges in contact with, a spheroidal or other suitably-formed mould, made in two parts a, a' provided with axial openings d and fixed in brackets b, b<1>, which may be moved together or apart. The rotating spindle e is pierced with three pairs of holes for the stems m of carriers l, which support on guides o the plates p to which the lenses r are cemented or otherwise fixed. Platesp may be secured on both sides of the lens, when it is required to bevel both sides. Each pair of stems is provided with a cross-bar n, between which and the spindle retracting-springs may be placed. The reservoir s contains a supply of emery powder &c., which, together with oil, is fed into the mould. As described above, the glass is pressed against the mould by centrifugal force ; when this is insufficient, the carriers may be pressed outwards by a conical plug passing through the spindle. This device is also applicable in a modified arrangement, in which the mould is rotated and the spindle stationary.
Patent GB-189815403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rock Drills.
Inventor: MCCULLOCH JAMES
Filed: 1898-07-13
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 15,403. McCulloch, J. July 13. Rock drills, percussive, valves and valve gear for. A cylindrical or tapered distributing-valve a is given a rocking motion by a wing or vane a<2> working in a chamber a<3> which is opened alternately to pressure and exhaust on each side through ports d<1>, e', and f<1>, covered and uncovered by the main piston g. A bent pipe b is clamped by a ring b<2> to lead the exhaust in any desired direction.
Patent GB-189817678-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Grinding Balls into True Spheres of the Desired Size.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1898-09-24
Abstract: 17,678. Thompson, W. P., [White, R. H.]. Aug. 16. Surfacing and polishing.-Relates to a machine for grinding balls. The balls run in a race F between a fixed ring f and a revolving disc f<1>, The latter can be raised, when the balls are finished, so as to let them fall into a collector t<1>. The grinding-wheel D revolves on a shaft parallel to, but set eccentrically with regard to, the shaft G of the disc f<1>. The upper part A<1> of the machine framing is made separate from the lower, and wedges P are fitted between the faces to facilitate the accurate adjustment of the grinding-wheel. The wheel is adjusted vertically by the slide C and hand-wheel B, and can be raised clear by a lever K. The rod H connecting the lever K to the slide is provided with a stop which steadies the grinding-wheel when in the working position. The race F is refilled with balls by a carrier, pivoted to the frame, and consisting of a circular V-shaped race, which is filled with balls while another set is being ground.
Patent GB-189824390-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Appliances for Curling and Setting the Brims of Felt and Silk Hats.
Inventor: TURNER ALBERT
Filed: 1898-11-18
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 24,390. Turner, A., and Battersby, F. Nov. 18. Brims; felt hats; silk hats.-Relates to appliances such as are described in Specification No. 23,511, A.D. 1897, for curling and setting the brims of felt and silk hats, and has for its object to construct the matrix of a hat press so that the parts of it which lie within the brim of the hat may after setting or curling be readily removed. For this purpose, on the base or frame A, Fig 1, is mounted a rising detachable ring B, divided into two parts at D and adapted when in position to form part of the matrix C, and when removed from the hat to leave a gap all round the body of the hat, while by reason of two tongues or extensions Bx it is also caused to leave a further gap between the respective ends of the half portions of the matrix C. The matrix C is held in place by ribs A<x> which fit into grooves B<xx>. The tongues B<x> may be dispensed with, and the ring B be divided into two parts at its ends instead of at its sides.
Patent GB-189825320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rim Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: TRIGWELL JAMES RICHARD
Filed: 1898-11-30
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 25,320. Trigwell, J. R. Nov. 30. Brakes, rim. The rod A pivoted to the brake lever A' is connected at its lower end to a saddle piece B pivoted to a clip or strap secured to the lower end of the steering - t u b e D. The saddle piece may y b e pivoted upon trunnions on the strap or upon the bolt uniting the ends of the strap. In another arrangement, the strap is dispensed with, and the saddle piece is pivoted to a rod or tube secured in the steering- tube. A stirrup-shaped lever F is pivoted to the saddle piece B, and carries at its ends bearing- plates g having holes in which the brake shoe G may be pivoted. Stops g on the brake shoe abut against the bearing-plate so as to limit the motion of the shoe. The brake block is mounted upon a plate secured to the shoe, spiral or rubber springs being interposed between the plate and the shoe. In a modification, the brake block is mounted in a slot in the shoe, a spring-controlled block holding the brake block in position. In another form of the brake, the operating-lever is arranged so that a wire connection may be used to directly apply the brake. The Provisional Specification states that the brake levers may be connected to the forks by clips, the screw bolts of which form centres for the levers and are extended to form foot-rests.
Patent GB-189826506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wire Mattresses and the like.
Inventor: LAKIN ALFRED
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-10-14
Abstract: 26,506. Lakin, A. Dec. 15. Mattresses &c.- To one end of each of the side bars of the frame is fixed the female part 12 of a dovetailed joint with which engages the male part 13 fixed to the end bar 11. To the other end is fixed a bracket 20, through which passes the screw 19 which engages with a threaded hole in a projection 18<a> of a bracket 18 fixed to the adjustable end bar 11<a>. The projection 18<a> slide in grooves 17 in the side bars.
Patent GB-189902022-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Simultaneously Writing a Number of Identically Similar Documents.
Inventor: TSCHINKEL CAMILLO
Filed: 1899-01-28
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 2022. Tschinkel, C. Jan. 28. Manifold writing - machines. - The several documents are simultaneously written by a multiple pen, upon sheets of paper 10 fed over the bars 2. The paper is fed by pairs of rollers 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 9 operated intermittently, to an adjustable extent, by gearing and ratchet mechanism. Bent plates 11 form spaces or guides 12 for the sheets. The sheets are pressed against the front edges of the tables 2 by brake rollers 29, carried by sliding bars 30 pressed by springs 32. The bars may be pressed inwardly to release the sheets by the projecting parts 31, and pawls 33 engage and hold the bars until the pawls are operated by means of their projecting pins 35. A support 44 for the hand &c., preferably in hinged sections, is attached by pins 45 in slots 46 of the frame. On the hinged cover 47 is blotting-paper 49 stretched over a pad 48. The cover may be opened and closed by operating a lever 53. The several pens are attached to a holder 39, either directly so as to be rigid therewith, or preferably springs are interposed between the pen support and the holder. In Fig. 5, the pens 38 are on a bar 40 pivoted to the part 41 of the holder 39 with springs 43 interposed.
Patent GB-189904912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chainless Gears for Bicycles and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: HENNEMEIER ROBERT HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 4912. Hennemeier, R. H. March 6. Toothed gearing for bicycles &c. Motion is conveyed from the crank axle to a gear-wheel on the rear wheel hub through a longitudinal shaft carrying gear-wheels at its ends. The gear-wheels fixed on the crank axle and rear wheel are of the form shown at 16, Fig. 2, having a series of segmental depressions 18. The wheels on the longitudinal shaft consist of discs 20, Figs. 3 and 4, fitted with radial arms 30 which carry conical antifriction rollers 29, which engage with the recesses in the gear-wheels 16, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189904994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Colouring of Textile Fabrics and Yarns, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: FRIES JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-07
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 4994. Fries, J. W. March 7. Drawings to Specification. Size.-Relates to the colouring, starching, drying, and calendering of fabrics or of yarns in the skein or warp in one continuous operation. The stiffening-material or size employed is produced by heating a mixture of starch, caustic soda, and water in a closed vessel under pressure by means of steam, whereby the starch is converted into a clear brown viscous syrup which retains its consistency and is adapted for imparting body to the dye.
Patent GB-189907357-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Condensing Arsenious Acid, Metallic Fumes, and the like.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-04-07
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 7357. Thompson, W. P., [Froment, A.]. April 7. Fumes, treating. - Sulphurous and arsenious gases or metallic fumes, such as of lead or zinc, enter the fume chambers a, either by an opening q, or by a pipe a<1> which discharges below a tier of filters a<111> filling the chamber a<11>. Each filter is composed of small fragments of poplar wood charcoal, resting on a grating of lead wire. The gratings slide on flat iron bars or supports, and can be withdrawn for recharging through closely - fitting doors. The wood should be soaked in a solution of iron sulphate and potassium permanganate, which has absorbent and precipitating qualities, and be then dried. Within this filter, any gold particles present are collected on the charcoal. If no gold is present, these filters may be omitted. The gases or fumes follow the direction of the arrows, and, passing through an opening e. enter a condensing-tube d. This is provided with a double casing, through which cold water is passed from a tube g. A regulated proportion of the water leaving the casing passes by a tube u to operate a water-wheel v, which drives a conveying-screw d<1>. The remainder of the water escapes by the tube u<1>. The screw has also double walls, and is mounted upon a hollow shaft d<11> connected by a tube f to a cold-water supply, so that water may be passed through the shaft and through the coils of the spiral. This water is discharged through the perforated end of the shaft to the interior of the wheel v. The condenser may be washed out by means of a water pipe h leading thereto. The condensed arsenious acid is passed by the screw to a discharge pipe k, having an observation hole l, and falls into a collecting-chamber m when a sufficient quantity has collected to open the automatic closing-device. The liquid passing into the chamber m during the washing out of the condenser, or at other times passes through a filter o<11>, charged with sand and powdered charcoal, to the weak sulphurous and sulphuric acid reservoir q<1>. The collected arsenious acid passes through an automatically opening and closing door n to the trucks p<11>, and is preferably again distilled. The uncondensed gases pass by an aperture r<11> to a tube r<111>, where they are re-heated by a high-pressure steam heating-apparatus s, and thence pass by the tube r<IV> to the Glover tower X. If lead, zinc, and like fumes are being treated, a conical flannel filter may be placed at p to collect every trace of the condensible products. All the metal parts coming into contact with the gases are coated with several coats of varnish, or, in some cases, with sheet lead.
Patent GB-189908999-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spanners or Wrenches.
Inventor: BECHER CARL
Filed: 1899-04-29
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 8999. Becher, C. April 29. Spanners and wrenches. - The upper part d of the stem of the upper jaw is rectangular in section, and slides in a rectangular channel in the lower jaw and in the handle g. The lower part b of the stem is reduced and threaded on its narrow faces for the milled nut f. The handle is slotted at i, h. The upper jaw has an extension s, which bears against the back of the handle. A feather on the extension runs in a groove in the handle.
Patent GB-189923648-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Tooth-brush.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-11-27
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 23,648. Haddan, R., [Stark, W.]. Nov. 27. Tooth brushes.-The handles a, b are curved as shown, loosely hinged at d, and held together by a rubber band e. Stops are formed atf and g. The bristles c, for cleaning both sides of the teeth simultaneously, are fixed so that the tufts on one handle face the spaces between the tufts on the other handle.
Patent GB-190001467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cinematographs.
Filed: 1900-01-23
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 1467. Haydon & Urry, and Haydon, G. Jan. 23. Magic-lanterns.-Relates chiefly to a method of adjusting the picture in kinematographs on the screen without disturbing the focus. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the apparatus. The lens in the ring l and the plate c, with an aperture the size of the picture and placed close to the film, are both supported on the same framework K. This framework can be raised or lowered by turning the shaft f<3> by means of the milled head F, the shaft having a slotted arm engaging with a crosspin f<1> on the frame. The lens and diaphragm plate are thus raised and lowered together. Lateral adjust ment is effected by sliding the base-plate Q on guides by a rack and pinion actuated by the handle T. The lens of a magic lantern to be used in place of the kinematograph is mounted on a spindle w similar to that provided for the kinematograph lens, and is adjusted in a similar manner. The film is fed continuously by an upper sprocketroller, and drawn across the exposure aperture intermittently by a lower sprocket-roller. The film is pressed against the aperture at c by rollers d<2>, connected by springs d' to a hinged door d. The feed-rollers, shutter, &c. are driven bv toothed or other gearing by means of the handle B.
Patent GB-190001807-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Puzzle.
Inventor: JACOB FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-01-29
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 1807. Jacob, F. W. Jan. 29. Puzzles.-A piece of flexible material a, Fig. 1, has a cord g attached to it by tying the end h to the loop b, c, the cord passing through holes d, b, c, e, f as shown and being provided with an end piece i. A second piece j, Fig. 2, which may be stiff or flexible, is connected to the piece a by drawing the loop h d through the slot k, bending the piece a on the line A-A so that the loop can be passed through the hole f and then passing the end of the cord through the loop, the piece a finally being flattened out. The puzzle is to separate the two pieces. The pieces may be made to represent specific articles, such as a cup and saucer, and may have advertisements printed on them.
Patent GB-190002096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Stitching Books or the like.
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2096. Wise, W. L., [Aktiengesellschaft vorm. F. Martini & Co.]. Feb. 1. Bookbinding.-Relates to a book-stitching machine in which a length of thread is drawn through two holes in the paper by means of two needles. Fig. 2 shows the upper part with the work-plate removed. The thread is drawn under a brake 20 through a longitudinal hole in a screw 19, and through an eye in a plate 21, which can be pressed to the left against a spring. The thread gripper is carried on a sliding carriage 24. It is opened, Fig. 7, by the engagement of the vertical tail of its lower jaw 26 with a stop 40, and retained open, against the action of its closing-spring, by the spring 29 which snaps under the lower jaw. In operation, the gripper moves to the left, until the fixed pin 37 pushes the spring 29 from under the jaw 26, allowing the gripper to close, on the thread. As the gripper returns, the hooked needles 13 descend, and the thread is pushed into their path by a pin 45 carried on an arm 41 connected by a spring 43 to a sleeve 40, which is turned by the movement of the carriage 24 to the right. As the gripper is opened on reaching the stop 40, the thread is cut by the cutters 34, and the needles draw the thread ends through the holes they have pierced. The cutter 34, Fig. 4, comprises two jaws geared together by the engagement of a tooth on one in a recess in the other. A pin 52 prevents the thread from leaving the jaws. The needles are guided in holes 16 of a plate 15 secured to a bar 14 which slides in the needle head and is connected thereto by a spring.
Patent GB-190002857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Phonographs and like Instruments for Reproducing Sound.
Inventor: LAMBERT THOMAS BENNETT
Filed: 1900-02-13
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 2857. Lambert, T. B. Feb. 13. Phonographs and like e sound - recording instruments. - Relates to the arrangement of phonographs &c. which are wound up and started to reproduce a given record by means of some independent movement, such as the opening of a door &c., through a predetermined amount. Fig. 1 shows a general view of the fixing and arrangement, and Fig. 2 the i n t e r n a l structure. Referring to Fig. 2, a record A is fixed on a shaft b by means of a drum and end washers B. The shaft b is driven by gearing terminating in the wheel C', loose on the shaft carrying the spring d, and a ratchet engagement c<5>. The spring is wound up by means of a cord g attached to a spring drum and to the door &c. The spring drum is provided with detent devices for preventing overwinding &c. The driving spring shaft carries a pin N, which, when the spring is fully wound, trips a pivoted lever m<1> connected to the rod m. The rod m raises the reproducing-stylus from the record, and causes the sounding-box k to slide along the sloping rod M to the initial starting position.
Patent GB-190008884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: JENDRYSIK AURELIJUSZ
Filed: 1900-05-14
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 8884. Jendrysik, A. May 14. Loom shuttles, threading.-The body of a shuttle is formed with a slot or recess a communicating with an inclined transverse aperture, within which may be fitted a tube i having a longitudinal slot i<1>. The thread is passed through the tube by means of a hook b, provided with two prongs m, p. The tube i may be made of bone, porcelain, metal, or other suitable material.
Patent GB-190101227-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Moistening Envelopes for Sealing and Stamping Purposes.
Inventor: EDWARDS GEORGE
Filed: 1901-01-18
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 1227. Edwards, G. Jan. 18. Damping envelopes.-The cover b of the box a is provided with curved slots,through which is drawn a strip of flannel &c. to form a moistening-pad d having the shape of the gummed part of an envelope. A suitably shaped plate with a loop handle may be used to press the flap upon the pad. A rectangular pad attached to a handle is used for damping the part to receive the stamp.
Patent GB-190102476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Twine Boxes.
Inventor: DENNIS SAMUEL KIRKWOOD
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 2476. Dennis, S. K. Feb. 5. Sheafing or binding apparatus. -Twine boxes A, used in connection with harvesters or otherwise, are fitted with tension and untwisting devices t o prevent the knotting or entanglement o f the twine or string within the box or can. The tension device consists of a plate F, Fig. 3, pivoted to the top of the box and held by tongues F<3> engaging in notches in the plate, and a pivoted plate F<5> actuated by a spring as shown, the string passing through a central aperture in the plate F and between both plates. The untwisting-device consists of a block G fitted on the inside of the lid, having apertures at the top and bottom and a helical groove K, through and along which the string passes to the tension device.
Patent GB-190102860-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Oven for use in the Manufacture of Bricks
Inventor: BARRETO VICTOR
Filed: 1901-02-09
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 2860. Barreto, Baron V. Feb. 9. Bricks, hardening. Ovens for hardening bricks made of lime and sand, by the action of steam, are made in the form of an arch or tunnel of metal plates lined with brickwork, through which trucks C carrying the bricks to be treated are run on rails. Steam is supplied through perforated pipes D.