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Patent GB-189802885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Taps or Valves.
Inventor: PINNOCK ROBERT
Filed: 1898-02-04
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 2885. Pinnock, R., [Pinnock, A. H.]. Feb. 4. Actuating lift valves. -One end of the guided spindle A<2> fits into a slot or hole D<1> in the stem D of the. handle D', so that, when the stem is screwed down, the rubber-faced valve A is pressed off its seatiiig ; but, when the stem is screwed back, the valve is closed by the pressure of liquid in the supply pipe with or without the assistance of the spring E.
Patent GB-189806339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Rounding the Soles of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: BRAY MELLEN
Filed: 1898-03-15
Granted: 1898-08-27
Abstract: 6339. Lake, H. H., [Bray, M.]. March 15. Paring soles. Fig. 3 shows a side elevation of the head of a machine for rough-rounding soles. The work is placed between a pair of rollers b, b<1>, and a feed-wheel N<2> driven by worm gearing from the main spindle B. The rollers b, b<1> are carried by a bar L sliding in the head I. This bar is pushed outwards by a spring, but can be pulled inwards by a treadle to allow the work to be placed in position or removed. The knife a is of the form shown in Fig. 7, having a cutting-edge across the end, round the projection 5, and along the side 6. It is carried by the bar K. which is reciprocated by a crank-pin on the spindle B. The head I, carrying the bars K and L, is pivoted about a pin co-axial with the main spindle, and is pulled downwards against an adjustable stop h by a spring g. It can be raised by a lever P, to which is connected a treadle. When a Baltimore sole is to be trimmed, the head is automatically raised and lowered by one of a pair of cams i, i<1> rotated by ratchet and pawl gear. The pawls are reciprocated by rods r, r<1>, operated in the manner shown, and, under normal conditions, are held out of contact with their respective wheels by a shield. This shield is moved to throw the required cam into action by a rod m<1> and crank R operated by a treadle. The rotation of either cam lifts a weight V which returns the cam to its original position after a sole has been rounded. The distance to which the shield is moved to uncover the ratchetwheel is determined by a stop adjusted by a graduated wheel W.
Patent GB-189807008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Smelting Plants.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1898-03-22
Granted: 1898-05-28
Abstract: 7008. Imray, O., [Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co.]. March 22. Blast furnaces.-Fig. 1 shows a plan, and Fig. 2 an elevation, of a plant more especially for the treatment of copper ores, in which 2, 2 are blast furnaces placed above the ground level. 3, 3 are their down-takes, leading into a dust-box 4 from which a flue leads to the chimney. Trucks containing the charges are raised in lifts 6, 6, and run along tracks 9 to the charging-doors. Each furnace is provided with a wheeled settler 11 running on a track 12 and fitted with a slag shoot 14 leading into a water pit 15 in which the slag is granulated and from which it can be raised in a vessel 16 by means of a crane 17. 18 and 19 are reducing-furnaces placed at different levels, so that the metal from the higher ones can be run into the lower through troughs 22. The upper ones are charged from the settlers 11. 20 are refining- furnaces charged from the reducing-furnaces 19. The settlers or other wheeled trucks can be moved by turntables 23 from the tracks 24 to the tracks 23. A blower is provided for each blast furnace, and one for each set of reducing-furnaces. In a modified plant, the charge raised by the lift is dumped into a hopper having a spout leading to each blast furnace, and a settler is placed between each pair of reducing-furnaces. A slag-pit such as described above is placed below each settler. Fig. 6 shows a cross-section of the bottom of a smelting- furnace such as those in the plant described. A large cavity 3 is formed with an inclined floor, so that the lead or other metal which oozes through the porous bottom 4 may run into a receptacle 6.
Patent GB-189807878-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Rolling Stock for Railways, particularly in connection with Wagons for Mineral Traffic and the like.
Inventor: SHEFFIELD GEORGE HARRISON
Filed: 1898-04-02
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 7878. Sheffield, G. H., and Twinberrow, J. D. April 2. Axle-trucks or undercarriages; wagons; doors, wagon; brakes.-The invention is shown as applied to a hopper coal wagon carried on two bogies, but is applicable to other rolling stock. Each side of the wagon consists of a guider having steel top and bottom booms A and B respectively. The plating D is stiffened by T or other bars E or may be replaced by lattice-work. The bevelled ends Q are supported on transoms F, F<1> between the sides, so that the drawing and buffing strains are transmitted through both booms. These transoms are over the bogie centres. A longitudinal tube H encloses the draw and break rods. The hopper doors are carried by rollers j, j running on the lower members of channel-bars forming the door frames, and are opened and closed simultaneously by rope or chain gear operated by a hand-wheel as shown. The body is hung on links or rods M having spherical bearings at both ends by means of angle or other bars L. Or the body may rest on plane bearing surfaces as at N, Figs. 6 and 7, laminated springs being interposed. The side frames of the bogies are made of the section shown in Fig. 5, and connected to the central transom as shown in Fig. 4. The lower edge of the outer member of the frame may be flanged inwards for connection to the central transom. Bolsters and springs, as in ordinary bogies, may be used, or transverse semi-elliptical springs may be used, their ends bearing on plane surfaces or being suspended. The displacement of the bogie is controlled by radial links R, R, Fig. 1, and springs. Each wagon has a brake lever S on each side provided with a locking-lever s, Fig. 9, operating a catch S' engaging notches in a bar S<2>. The locking-lever on one side is connected to that on the other by the rods S<3> and lever T, so that both can be disengaged and engaged from either side.
Patent GB-189815874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Coal Boxes or the like.
Inventor: COX CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-07-20
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 15,874. Cox, C. W. July 20. Coal boxes &c.-The lid b is hinged at b<2> to a bar b<1> cut away at its ends to fit a groove a<1> in the sides of a coal box or the like. On opening the lid to the horizontal position it may be pushed inwards, being supported by the bar b<1> and by pins or rollers a<2>. The ends of the grooves a' form stops. In a modification, Figs. 7 and 8, pins b<1> on the lid engage the grooves a<1>, the bar b<1> being dispensed with and hooks b<3> engaging the rollers a<2> being provided to act as stops. In the form shown in Fig. 9, instead of grooves a<1> the fillets a' are provided.
Patent GB-189816622-A (GB)
Title: A Humid Process for the Extraction of the Metals Bismuth or Antimony from their Sulphide Ores.
Inventor: RANALD JOHN
Filed: 1898-07-30
Granted: 1899-10-30
Abstract: 16,622. Ranald, J. July 30. Sulphur is precipitated in a wet process for extracting bismuth or antimony from their sulphide ores, and is separated from the residues by elutriation or other means.
Patent GB-189818095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Covering Rolls with Leather.
Inventor: TURNER JAMES SWIFT
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 18,095. Turner, J. S. Aug. 23. Rollers.-The rollers k for being covered with leather are supported between standards h, the leather m being stretched over them by arms g, having gripping-pins on the under eige, actuated by worm gearing as shown. The leather covering may be attached by cement or glue, or by other means.
Patent GB-189905355-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cylinder or Rotary Brush for use in Finishing Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: THACKER ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1899-03-11
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 5355. Thacker, A. J., [trading as Thacker, J.], [Ham, J. C., and Coudon, A. T.]. March 11. Rotary brushes.-Relates to rotary brushes for finishing boots and shoes. Strips C of a flexible non-resilient material such as chamois skin are combined at intervals with the bristles B, which project beyond the strips. The strips and bundles of bristles are cemented to layers of cardboard d which form dovetails engaging with undercut grooves in the hub A, which is in two parts held together by screws.
Patent GB-189909326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Separating Grain or Cereals from Seed or other Substances.
Inventor: TOWL ALFRED PEARCE
Filed: 1899-05-03
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 9326. Towl, A. P. May 3. Sifting and separating grain &c.-Relates to apparatus for separating grain or cereals from seed &c. Upon an inclined shaft B are mounted a number of rings C, upon which are carried two concentric cylinders. The inner cylinder A, Fig. 2 is perforated and is surrounded by an outer segmental cylinder E, which serves as a baffle-plate. The cylinders are secured to the rings C by clips b and d. The outer plates are so arranged that a slot f is left between the plates, through which the separated seeds &c. may fall into a chamber g. The material is supplied to the hopper G, and passes through a sieve H to a shoot which carries it to the cylinders A, E, which are revolved by suitable mechanism. The seeds &c. pass through the perforations in the inner cylinder, while the larger grains which cannot pass through the perforations travel down the cylinder and are discharged into a receptacle h. The dust and lighter particles are drawn out of the grain by means of a fan at the exhaust pipe K.
Patent GB-189909901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flower Pots.
Inventor: LONITZ ERNST MARTIN HUGO
Filed: 1899-05-10
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 9901. Lonitz, E. M. H. May 10. Flower pots.-An inner pot B with drainage hole C rests by its rim b<1> on the edge of an outer glazed or ornamented pot A. Perforations o are formed in the rim b<1> to facilitate the evaporation of the water which collects in the pot A.
Patent GB-189912539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hat Pins or Fastenings for Ladies' Hats.
Inventor: DOWALD WILHELM
Filed: 1899-06-15
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 12,539. Dowald, W. June 15. Appliances for securing to head.-The pin a, shorter than the internal diameter of the hat is of U form, guided and held by the cross-wire g on the plate c, which is stitched in the hat.
Patent GB-189920144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Awnings or Weather Screens for Cycles.
Inventor: ARENS IDA
Filed: 1899-10-07
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 20,144. Arens, I. Oct. 7. Sereens, weather ; awnings.-A folding screen is mounted on the handle-bar to protect the rider from rain &c. The screen consists of a folding frame m, l fitted with venetianblind slats o. The screen is supported on detachable telescopic supports h, f, which are pivoted to clips c fixed on the handle-bar. The slats o and end bars l can be drawn together by cords passing over pulleys, and cords are provided to adjust the angle of the slats. When detached, the screen may be folded up as shown in Fig. 2.
Patent GB-190002796-A (GB)
Title: Improved Two Speed Gear for Cycles.
Inventor: PRITCHETT PERCY HUGH
Filed: 1900-02-12
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 2796. Pritchett, P. H. Feb. 12. Chain gearing; c h a i n-wheels.-The chain-wheels on the crank-axle and hub of a cycle are each formed with two sets of teeth, arranged to give two speeds, and so that the same chain may be used for either pair. Fig. 2 shows a section of the chain-wheel b on the crank-axle a, the second ring of teeth e being fixed in a recess c by bolts f. In the case of the chainwheel on the hub g, Fig. 3, the second ring m screws on the chain wheel h, and is fixed by a nut n.
Patent GB-190007601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Ball Bearings.
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 7601. Deutsche Waffenund Munitions-fabriken and Riebe, A. April 24. Ball bearings.-Relates to means for adjusting ball bearings for shafts &c. The balls run between an inner ring m and outer rings n<1>, n<2>. The position of the ring n<1> is adjusted by screwing in the plate c. After adjustment the plate c is locked by the strip e, which rests in recesses in the plate c and casing f, and is secured by the screw s.
Patent GB-190008477-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Device for Securing the Waistband and Shoulder Straps or an Apron
Inventor: MARGESSON ISABEL AUGUSTA
Filed: 1900-05-08
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 8477. Margesson, I. A. May 8. Clip fastenings. - Relates to a buckle or fastening for the waistbands of aprons which is provided with means for securing the shoulder straps. In the arrangement shown, the fastening comprses two plates fitted with a hook c and eye d, with eccentric clips b of ordinary construction to grip the ends of the waistband, and with spring clips e adapted to secure the shoulder straps. A single plate or frame provided with clips may be used to secure the shoulder straps, the waistbands being tied together. The clips e may be replaced by hooks, buttons, studs, &c.
Patent GB-190009874-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Casks and like Receptacles.
Inventor: PHILLIPS JOH EMENT
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 9874. Phillips, J. E. May 29. Storing under pressure.-Metal casks adapted for the shipment of gases are formed in two parts b, c by stamping or pressing from sheet-metal plates to produce step-shaped corrugations, as shown, for strengthening and to facilitate cleaning &c. The two parts may be connected or jointed, at the parts forming the middle of the cask, by welding or otherwise. One of the heads is provided with a bunghole e, but, instead of the bunghole and the heads as shown, or in addition thereto, a removable head or cap may be used.
Patent GB-190010084-A (GB)
Title: Improved Manufacture of Headed Pins.
Inventor: NEUSS ROBERT
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 10,084. Neuss, R. May 31. Gathering metal.-Glass-headed or like pins are headed bv dipping the ends of a row of the pins into the fluid material, and rotating them to form uniformly-rounded heads. A suitable appliance for holding and rotating the pins consists of a pair of plates a, b mounted on the handles d, e pivoted together. The plate c can be turned up against the spring h to introduce the pins a, which are then rolled between the plates b, c by working the handles.
Patent GB-190011021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Steering or Manoeuvring Ships or like Vessels.
Inventor: WALTERS WILLIAM MILLER
Filed: 1900-06-18
Granted: 1901-04-20
Abstract: 11,021. Walters, W. M. June 18. Steering by water jets.-At the forward or after end of the vessel is secured a transverse tube a, which in the example shown contains three sets of screw blades c driven by steam turbines i or by other motors. The tube terminates in horizontal rectangular orifices h. Where the ship's frames are closely pitched, there may be several orifices h<1>, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6.
Patent GB-190017237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bell and other Signaling Apparatus for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: DAY CHARLES AUBREY
Filed: 1900-09-28
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 17,237. Day, C. A., [Rockwell, A. F.]. Sept. 28. Velocipede l a m p s; lamp brackets. - The invention is shown applied to a bell secured to a cycle handle-bar B by a clip c<10>; by slackening the clip the bell may be adjusted about the handle - bar, and the actuating thumb-piece adjusted about the post e<1>. The bar b of the bell has a circular recess which fits a bracket C resting on the handle-bar ; the post e<1> passes through a slot c<15> and is attached by a hook c<11> to the clip c'‹, so that when the clip is tightened up, the bracket is drawn against one side of the recess.
Patent GB-190018031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Systems.
Inventor: KELLOGG MILO GIFFORD
Filed: 1900-10-10
Granted: 1901-10-05
Abstract: 18,031. Kellogg, M. G. Oct. 10. Indicators or annunciators for use in multiple-board telephone systems. The polarized annunciator shown n diagrammatically in Fig. 21 is employed, the armature being pivoted to oscillate between the two poles of the electromagnet, and a polarizing permanent magnet S N being arranged between the magnets. The armature carries a hooked extension for engaging with the shutter flap.
Patent GB-190102473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Spinning Frames.
Inventor: BREEZE FRANK ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-02-05
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 2473. Breeze, F. A., and Wilson, J. Feb. 5. Ring and traveller frames; twist tubes and like twisters; building-motions ; rollers and roller heads. -A number of slivers are drawn simultaneously from a bobbin 93 by a friction drum 89, and passed between bent wire guides to a set of three rollers 69, 70, 71, of which 69 and 70 are positively driven, while 71 is made in short segments which rest on the rollers 69, 70, each segment consisting of a boss or effective portion with narrow necks on each side. From the rollers, the material passes to a combined drawing and twisting apparatus 7, and thence to the ring spindle. The combined drawing and twisting apparatus consists of a pair of rollers 28, 29 pressed together by springs and rotated on their respective axles by means of a bevel-wheel 35 on the sleeve 22 provided with a driving-wharl 23 ; while the rollers are rotated bodily about a vertical axis by reason of being carried by a vertical hollow spindle 21 provided with a driving-wbarve 19. The wharls 19, 23 are driven respectively by bands which pass over pulleys on the shafts 36, 37, which are connected together by change gearing. A single band is used for driving each set of wharls in the same horizontal plane, the band passing also over pulleys on the extremities of a spring bar whereby the band is kept at a uniform tension. The spindles are driven in a similar manner by a single band from the shaft 52. The lifting-pokers are connected by weighted levers to a shaft 111, which carries a toothed segment 125 and a loose arm 118. The arm is operated by a cam on the cam shaft, and carries a pinion, which engages with the toothed segment, and a ratchet-wheel 122. The loose arm 118, ratchet, and segment 125 oscillate together, until near the end of the movement in one direction, when the ratchet is engaged by an adjustable stop 154, and slightly rotated on its axis, whereby the position of the toothed segment is altered with regard to the ratchet and the position of the traverse is altered.
Patent GB-190104233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Patterns for use in Cutting Out Garments.
Inventor: LEWANSKI KAZIMIERZ
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1901-12-14
Abstract: 4233. Lewanski, K. Feb. 27. Measuring for.-Relates to apparatus for draughting patterns for bodices, jackets, coats, &c. It comprises six adjustable patterns, each of which consists of a number of connected pieces, the relative positions of which can be adjusted according to measurements taken upon the person until the shape of the desired pattern is obtained. The measurements taken upon the person are six in number, viz.:-the semi-circumference of the bust, the semi-circumference of the waist, the distance from the under part of the arm to the waist, the distance from the neck to the waist, measured in front, the same, measured at the back, and the length of the arm. The patterns are six in number, and are respectively used to draught patterns for the front, small side front, small side back, back, upper sleeve, and under sleeve. There is also a special rule, Fig. 7, for use in determining the position of the darts. Fig. 1 shows the pattern for draughting the front. It comprises a main piece A to which are connected subsidiary pieces a, a', b, c, d, e, f, g, and these are moved until the scales marked on them show the figures corresponding with the measurements taken on the person. The scales are numbered 1 to 6, so as to indicate the measurement according to which they are to be adjusted.
Patent GB-190105682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Weighing Scales
Filed: 1901-03-18
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5682. Lake, H. H., [Osborn Co., F. C.]. March 18. Equi-armed balances; indicating mechanism; weights. -A system of weights applicable for weighing-scales of the oscillating- beam type is shown in Fig. 1 applied to an equi-armed balance. A weight holder A is supported on an arm A', and is formed of a number of cases a corresponding to the graduated disc-shaped weights d, Fig. 3. Each weight is supported by a ring c, which has three symmetrically-arranged inclines resting on corresponding inclines on an enclosing- ring b supported on lugs a' on the weight holder. The weights have projecting handles a', by means of which they can be partially rotated, so as to rest on discs f<2> carried by an upwardly-extending rod B attached to the beam. The rod may carry a subsidiary weight-pan e. The disc weights are marked with figures representing their own weights, and these are visible at openings a<5> in the weight holder when the weights are being used. The weights may be used in conjunction with graduated beams C, D', and a portion of them may be used as tare weights. A pointer H and indicating-scale K are carried by the scale-pans to indicate when the scale balances. In a modification, the inclined surfaces are formed on the weights and weight holder.
Patent GB-190111847-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrometers.
Inventor: ADDENBROOKE GEORGE LEONARD
Filed: 1901-06-10
Granted: 1901-08-24
Abstract: 11,847. Addenbrooke, G. L. June 10. Electrometers. - In order to avoid error due to needles and stationary sectors being of different materials, they are made of, or coated with, one metal. Aluminium is unsuitable, being non-uniform. Brass sectors may be used with a needle of very thin sheet brass, which is fluted or otherwise stiffened; the surfaces are oxidized slightly before use. Preferably, the stationary sectors are of silver or gilded, and the needle made of thin mica, coated with two or three layers of silver or gold leaf, which is attached with wax, varnish, or other adhesive. The needles and sectors may be flat or cylindrical in form, and the needle may have either two arms connected electrically with a stem and a single suspending-wire, or four or more arms arranged alternately in two sets a, a', Figs. 12 and 14, which are insulated from each other by a mica disc b, and are connected electrically with upper and lower stems c<1> and torsion wires. The parts may be connected by shellac varnish. Fig. 12 shows the preferred form of flat needle arms, and the corresponding stationary sectors e, which are also shown in Fig. 1. The sectors are clamped adjustably on vertical rods f<1>, and may be set so near together that the confined air prevents oscillation of the needle. One or more sectors may have a fine adjustment by a screw and nut f<2>. The rods f<1> support the top of the instrument, as described in Specification No. 25,752, A.D. 1898. Fig. 14 shows cylindrical mica plates a, a' connected by metal strips a<2> to two wire frames, which are separated by a mica disc b, and connected by two stems c<1> to torsion wires. Cylindrical brass plates may be bent down from radial arms. The instruments may be used as volt-meters or watt-meters. Metal plates may be placed between the edges of the stationary sectors, to render the scale of the instrument uniform over a longer range, insulating-stops being used to prevent contact of the needle with them. Cardboard or other screens may be provided near the stationary sectors, and the outer case lagged, to prevent convection currents of air from affecting the needle.
Patent GB-190115586-A (GB)
Title: A New Parlour-game Playing-board.
Inventor: HEINRICH CONRAD
Filed: 1901-08-01
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 15,586. Heinrich, C., and Heinrich, W. Aug. 1. Modified draughts. -A modified draughtboard is formed with a central playing portion a and an outer part b to allow circuitous &c. moves. The pieces are moved over the entire board as in draughts.