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Patent GB-189920044-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wrapper for Margarine and the like.
Inventor: MASTERS HENRY
Filed: 1899-10-06
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 20,044. Masters, H. Oct. 6. Wrappers for margarine and the like have the word "margarine" or the like printed on them in such a way as to be easily detached, for instance to enable the wrapper to be used for other substances. Fig. 2 shows how the label b may be detached after the substance is sold.
Patent GB-189920792-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Carburetting or Enriching Gas.
Inventor: IRWIN WILFRED
Filed: 1899-10-17
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 20,792. Irwin, W. Oct. 17. Carburetting.-Relates to treating gas with benzene or other equivalent liquid. The apparatus consists of two chambers A, B, preferably one above the other. The upper chamber A contains the benzene &c., and is connected to the lower by a pipe C and valve c. The lower chamber B is divided into vertical compartments connected together to form a zig-zag passage along which the gas flows. The compartments contain shavings &c. for absorbing the benzene. To ensure an even temperature, a circulating-pipe K for water is provided. The gas enters by the pipe G, and passes out by a pipe H. A bye-pass L is arranged across the carburetter.
Patent GB-189921495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Railway Wagons and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: MCDERMID WILLIAM FRANCIS
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 21,495. McDermid, W. F., Trigg, H. C., and Bramham, W. Oct. 27. Brakes, hand-power. Consists of a pawl gearing device which enables the brake to be securely retained in either the on or off position, while enabling one to be changed to the other by the simple movement of a hand-lever. Fig. 1 shows a wagon fitted with the brakes. The hand-levers a are connected by the rod b, which possesses a half twist so as to spring or bend to suit the motion of the pawl or quadrant g when the brake is operated. The brake levers d are pivoted at d<1>, and the upper arm is extended and has pivoted to it at g<1> the pawl plate g, Fig. 5, which has saw-like teeth to engage with the rack h fixed to the vehicle body. The slots g<2>, g<3> in the pawl g are engaged by pins j and k on the connecting-rod b and the rod l respectively, and provide for the pawl being placed in engagement with its rack, or it being disengaged by the movement of the brake handle a. A spring tending to retain the brake in the off position may be provided, or a friction device consisting of spring ends a<3> to the handles and inclines on the handle guides may be employed. It is preferred that the pawl be out of gear with the rack when the brake is off. In a modified arrangement of pawl device, the lever l is dispensed with and the pawl is pushed in one direction by the pin j on the rod b, while in the other direction it is pushed and pressed into gear by a lug on the connecting-rod. In a further modification, the pawl is put into gear by its own weight, and is pressed out of gear by a pin on the rod l.
Patent GB-189921517-A (GB)
Title: A Collapsible Box.
Inventor: BROADY JOHN
Filed: 1899-10-27
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 21,517. Broady, J., and Small, T. Oct. 27. Fastenings.- The parts of folding-boxes, luncheon cases,&c.are secured by means of spring pins D on the sides which engage in sockets i n t h e wired rims of the ends, and by eyes or hasps G on the flap B<6> which engage with studs F on the ends. The whole may be secured by a strap.
Patent GB-190004627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary-Pumps.
Inventor: BROOKS JAMES CROXALL
Filed: 1900-03-10
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 4627. Brooks, J. C. March 10. Annular-chamber type.-The admission and delivery ports B<1>, B<2> open into a cylinder B, which is furnished with a two-bladed piston G. The piston is rotated by the driving-shaft C, which also drives an auxiliary shaft D carrying eccentrics J. The eccentrics are connected to an arm J<5> fixed on a rocking shaft E, which carries the oscillating abutment H. The shafts are geared together so that the edge of the abutment is always pressed against the revolving-piston. An adjustable packing-piece F<1> prevents leakage past the abutment. In a modification, the piston has three blades.
Patent GB-190006378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Construction of Self-closing Bracelets, Napkin, Finger and other Rings.
Inventor: DREWS HERMANN
Filed: 1900-04-05
Granted: 1900-05-26
Abstract: 6378. Drews, H. April 5. Rings and holders, napkin and serviette. -Relates to selfclosing bracelets, and to napkin and other rings, in which the ring consists of lazytongs arrangements. The Figures show a pair of links a, b pivoted together in the centre and provided with countersunk holes e<2> at the ends for the rivets connecting them to the next links. The link a is formed with an annular socket f and with a cylindrical flange g adapted to be secured in a socket c in the link b by a screw h, the head of which lies flush with the back of the link. A spring k is secured in the sockets c, f as usual, and serves to close the ring.
Patent GB-190008971-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Rail Support for Single-rail Railway.
Inventor: BEHR FRITZ BERNHARD
Filed: 1900-05-15
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 8971. Behr, F. B. May 15. Single - rail railways; chairs.-The rail of a single-rail line is held by a key in a chair e which has flanges f, g riveted to the flanges of angleirons b. These angle-irons are inclined, and are connected at the top by a plate c riveted to them.
Patent GB-190010285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Book Cases.
Inventor: SUTTON JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 10,285. Sutton, J. June 5. Bookcases.-Relates to an expanding bookcase. To the fixed central parts are fitted two end frames, which can be pulled out to enlarge the case. Two shafts C with pinions E are carried in bearings at the back corners of the central part, and the pinions gear with two pairs of racks F, F on the end frames. Metal bars K, fixed to the end frames, slide in grooves in a slip G fixed between the double top of the central section. A strip or guide S. fixed to the central section, works in grooves on the underside of the end sections. The end cases may be locked in position by causing a prong 0 on a plate L to engage a tooth of the pinion as shown in Fig. 8. The prong may be engaged by turning the screw N ; a spring disengages the prong when the screw is turned the reverse way.
Patent GB-190010632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mowing and Reaping Machines.
Inventor: BAMLETT ADAM CARLISLE
Filed: 1900-06-11
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 10,632. Bamlett, A. C. June 11. Reaping and mowing machines.-Relates to the cutting-apparatus. The knife-bar b is secured in a head a, which is of angular cross-section, and is provided with an eye d for the connecting-rod. The fingers are secured in the usual way to the upper side of the bar b. The Provisional Specification describes a spring arrangement for supporting the inner end of the finger-bar to minimize friction with the ground.
Patent GB-190010691-A (GB)
Title: A Compressed Food for Horses and other Animals.
Inventor: CORPE CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-12
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 10,691. Corpe, C. W. June 12. Moulding food for animals.-Relates to a compressed food for horses and other animals. According to the Provisional Specification the cakes may be moulded in a press between plates having upstanding ribs or flanges, which form the sides of the moulds.
Patent GB-190012600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Separation of Mixed Granular or Pulverized Substances.
Inventor: GATES ELMER
Filed: 1900-07-12
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 12,600. Gates, E. July 12. Separating ores &c.-Relates to the separation of mixed granular or pulverized substances in accordance with their degree of electrostatic capacity or of diamagnetic susceptibility. The process is applicable, for example, in the separation of particles of gold from placer sand. In the apparatus shown in Fig, 1, the sand falls in a shower from a hopper A connected to one terminal of a Wimshurst or like machine. The receiving- hoppers B, C, D are connected to the other terminal, and the metallic particles are diverted from the main stream into one or other of the hoppers B, D by repulsion from or attraction to an intermediate pole E connected to either of the terminals of the machine. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 3, the stream descends through an air-gap between the poles G of an electromagnet, and the repulsion of the diamagnetic gold particles from the stronger part of the magnetic field is increased by the electrostatic charge due to the connection of the hopper H with one of the terminals of a Wimshurst &c. machine. The receiving-hoppers E, I are connected to the other terminal, the sand being received in the hopper E and the gold in the hopper I.
Patent GB-190014818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Apparatus for Compressing Peat, Leather, Wood or other Pulp, Powder or other Material into Blocks or other Forms.
Inventor: WESTAWAY JAMES
Filed: 1900-08-18
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 14,818. Westaway, J. Aug. 18. Moulding, peat, wood, leather, or other pulp or powder.-Fig. 1 shows a cylindrical mould a fitted with a movable bottom or piston c, which is fitted with a packing-ring c' and a conical centre e of wood cut against the grain. The top of the mould is closed by a conical plug of wood, which is cut across the grain to allow air and moisture to escape. A plate f, interposed between the plunger g and the bottom c, is grooved to facilitate the escape of moisture. When it is desired to mould dry materials, or impregnate the material with oil, or prevent the escape of moisture, the wood stoppers are replaced by some impervious substance. A number of moulds may be arranged to slide telescopically within one another, as shown in Fig. 10, in order to mould a number of blocks simultaneously. Perforations are produced in the blocks by core rods l<1> surrounded by cloth tubes soaked in paraffin or other lubricant. The moulds mav be dusted or coated with a suitable lubricant, and cloths soaked in paraffin oil may be interposed between the wood blocks k and the material l in the moulds. The moulds may be of cylindrical, rectangular, or other shape, and may be strengthened by external distance-rings. These rings may be formed of sections united by pins passing through eyes j<1>, and the moulds may also be formed of sections with notched abutting edges which permit the escape of fluid. A series of moulds are secured together when the material is in compression by tension rods passing through top and bottom plates f*, and may be retained in a locked position until the material in the moulds has set. The moulds and pressing-plates are formed with interlocking guide-lugs or pins and slots or eyes, and a tray is provided to receive the moisture expressed from the material.
Patent GB-190015060-A (GB)
Title: A Variable Three-speed Gear and Free Wheel for Cycles, Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MASSEY SIDNEY
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 15,060. Massey, S. Sept. 18. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to variable epicyclic three-speed gears and free-wheel clutch mechanisms for cycles, motor cars, and other vehicles. The ratchet-wheel 2 is brazed or keyed to the driving spindle 1, and is engaged by the pawls 4, which have springs brazed to them, and have their pins in one with them or not, and are pivoted between the discs 8, 8<a>, The pawl 11<a> on the crank 13 engages with the ratchet-wheel 14, which is formed in one with or attached to the disc 16 carrying upon studs 17 the three pinions 18. The ratchetwheel 22 is fastened to the disc 16. A pawl or stop engages with the ratchet teeth 10, and also with the teeth of the ratchet-wheel 22, and is caused to engage or be held out of action by lever mechanism from a handle moving over a dial plate and fixed in a convenient position for the operator. Three speeds are possible, the fastest occurring when the sliding stop or pawl engages with the teeth 10, the middle or medium speed taking place when the stop or pawl does not engage with either ratchet, and the slowest when the stop locks the ratchet-wheel 22. A screwed pin may be passed through the crank and employed to lock the chainwheel by screwing into the disc 16. Ball bearings are applied between the spindle 1 and loose ratchet 14, between the ratchet-wheel 2 and the spurtoothed disc 8, and disc 8<a>, and between the periphery of the disc 8<a> and ratchet ring 22. Two separate pawls, mounted at right-angles and engaging with the ratchets 10 and 22, and worked in any suitable manner, may be employed to obtain the middle speed.
Patent GB-190015992-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathe Beds.
Inventor: LANG ROBERT
Filed: 1900-09-08
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 15,992. Lang, R., and Lang, W. B. Sept. 8. Lathes.-The form of lathe bed described in Specification No. 9639, A.D. 1899, is modified to prevent the loose headstock C from rocking through wear, by forming a ridge d with a vertical face d<1> on the back shear. The loose headstock has a corresponding groove, and can be run up between the horns of the saddle.
Patent GB-190017303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cooking Utensils.
Inventor: STRECKENBACH IDA
Filed: 1900-09-29
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 17,303. Streckenbach, [nÚe Keller], I. Sept. 29. Saucepans and cooking-kettles are divided into compartments by radial divisions c. Smaller vessels are placed in these compartments, and the whole covered by a lid. Perforations d are provided for the escape of steam.
Patent GB-190104418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packing for Steam or other Engines.
Inventor: ROBSON JAMES MARTIN
Filed: 1901-03-01
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 4418. Robson, J. M. March 1. Stuffing boxes.- The packing is composed of one or more series of packing- rings contained in a casing A and separated by a ridge or ridges A<1>. Each set of rings comprises inner rings C composed of segments, and outer rings D also composed of segments. The outer rings have peripheral grooves to receive springs F, and internal grooves to re ceive V - shaped ridges projecting from the inner rings.
Patent GB-190106006-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Automatically Shutting-off Steam from a Boiler in Case of Accident.
Inventor: SCHUETZE HERMANN
Filed: 1901-03-21
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 6006. Sch³tze, H. March 21. Self-closing valves for preventing escape of steam from steam boilers on bursting of a steam pipe. An equilibrium valve v<1>, v<2> in the steam outlet of a boiler is connected to a piston a exposed at the top to the pressure in the steam pipe, to which the casing b is connected by the pipe q. The piston is exposed below to the pressure in the space H, which is in communication with the boiler by the annular opening o'. On the bursting of the steam pipe, the pressure falls in the casing b, and the piston a is raised slightly by the pressure in the space B. This movement causes an annular groove in the piston a to connect ports as shown, so as to place the interior of the casing b in connection with the pipe l, which leads to the chimney. The pressure in the casing b is thus further reduced, and the piston b is raised completely, and the valve v<1>, v<2> is closed. The valve may be closed by hand by means of the lever e, operated by a handle outside, and this lever may be utilized to load the valve by means of a spring to determine the difference of pressure at which it shall close. Means are provided for discharging steam from the casing b or admitting it thereto from the boiler when required. The apparatus may be brought into action by cooling a portion of the pipe q, which for this purpose may be passed in a coil through a condensing-vessel to which water may be admitted. A steam-heating coil is provided within the casing b.
Patent GB-190113515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chip-potato Cutters.
Inventor: TORR ERNEST HENRY
Filed: 1901-07-03
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 13,515. Torr, E. H., Woodward, T. O., and Thomson, A. July 3. Potatoes, slicing. - A knife frame of a chippotato cutter is shown in section in Fig. 1. The frame is formed with ledges C on two sides B, and the blades D of the upper set pass through the ledges, and are provided with holes or cut shoulders E to receive bolts or light rods F extending through lengthened ends of the frame. The cross-blades A forming the lower set are retained by the upper set.
Patent GB-190114615-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture of Seamless and Weldless Tubes or Hollow Bodies.
Inventor: MACTEAR BALFOUR FRASER
Filed: 1901-07-18
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 14,615. McTear, B. F. July 18. Rolling forging.-In the manufacture of seamless tubes, cylinders, &c., a billet 10 is supported on a lower driven roll 1, and held axially by side rolls 4 and a top roll 5 while pierced by a mandrel 3 with a bulb end 30, the thrust being taken by a rod 33 and tubes 31, 32, so that the billet may be completely pierced. The side rolls are adjusted simultaneously by screws 19 and bevel gearing 20. The top roll is operated by rams in cylinders 13. The mandrel is guided in a tube 50, passing through a bearing 6 in the housing 7 and mounted in a vertically-movable stem 52 carried by a longitudinally-movable slide 53. The mandrel is forced forward by a ram (not shown) in a cylinder connected by ties 70 to a second cylinder with a ram 35 having a head 38 supporting the tube 31. The ram 35 yields to allow the billet to elongate as it is pierced, and the head 38 is formed as a cylinder having a ram 40 to which fluid is admitted by a pipe 39 to take the thrust of the rod 33. The fluid is released to allow the ram 40 and rod 33 to recede when the bulb 30 has nearly completed the piercing, so that the bulb may enter the tube 32. The rolls 1, 5 are recessed at one end so that the billet may be expanded at the commencement of the piercing operation, the enlarged portion assisting to hold it longitudinally. The billet is rotated at a high speed while being pierced, the tube 31 having a thrust bearing in the head 38, the rod having a cone bearing in the ram 40, and the mandrel 3 having a cone bearing in a verticallyadjustable block carried by its operating-ram so that the parts in contact with the billet may rotate with it. After the billet is pierced, the tubes 50 and 31 are withdrawn from the bearings 6, and the roll 5 raised. The bearings 6 are then lowered to support the mandrel, which acts as an internal roll to reduce the thickness of the tubular billet and expand it in diameter, the side rolls 4 being gradually withdrawn during the expansion The roll 5 may be dispensed with by arranging the rolls 4 above the axis of the billet. Cylinders of large diameter may be made plain or corrugated. The Specification disclaims the method, per se, of supporting the rear end of the tube by the rod 33 and tube 32, and refers to Specification No. 1716, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190116925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shirt-studs, Sleeve-links, Solitaires and the like.
Inventor: PLOTZKER MARCUS
Filed: 1901-08-23
Granted: 1902-08-23
Abstract: 16,925. Plotzker, M., and Rothschild, O. Aug. 23. Studs and solitaires ; s leeve-links.- The heads of studs, solitaires, sleeve-links, and the like are formed ellipsoidal and rotatable to facilitate insertion, and the stems are shaped or provided with devices for securing them in position in the buttonholes. The stud shown in section in Fig. 3 comprises an ellipsoidal head A with a bar or tube B and oblong portion C having the longer sides parallel to the shorter axis of the part A, and an elliptical tubular stem E with a circular disc-shaped base D, containing a spring F gripping the part C. The head may contain the spring or springs, and rotate directly on the stem ; or spring clips may be arranged in the stem ; or the springs may be replaced by any ordinary friction device or clutch, or by a pin-and-socket device with or without a spring. In sleeve links, two studs as above are connected by chains, hinged bars, &c., and in the case of bars these may be hollow and contain the springs or friction devices. When circular stems are used, the bases are provided with ridges, flanges, pins, &c. to engage the buttonholes. According to the Provisional Specification, the heads and stems may be made in one and rotate in the bases.
Patent GB-190120451-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Grinding Sewing Needles and similar Objects.
Inventor: SCHOENEWEISS ALBRECHT
Filed: 1901-10-12
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 20,451. Schoeneweiss, A. Oct. 12. Sewing-needles.-Relates to apparatus for grinding off the burrs produced by stamping the eyes of needles &c. The needles are fed to the grinding- apparatus by means of a grooved wheel a and a wheel w covered with soft material. The wheels a, ware driven in the same direction by contact with a driving-wheel s, and the wheel w serves to return defective needles to the hopper. The unseparated pairs of needles are first carried by bands over a grindstone. They are then separated, and the ends of their heads are ground first by the grindstone t<1>, and afterwards in a third apparatus having a grindstone similar to t<1> but with a chamfered edge by which the heads of the needles are rounded. Springs f, Fig. 7, are used to position the needles before reaching the grindstone.
Patent GB-190125359-A (GB)
Title: Hat Brim Trimmer.
Inventor: ALLISON CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-12-12
Granted: 1902-05-22
Abstract: 25,359. Allison, C. A., [Griffeth, J. R., and Morehouse, H.]. Dec. 12. Brims.-Relates to a machine for trimming or planing the brims of curled hats. Fig. 1 shows an elevation of the machine, and Fig. 3 a plan. The hat is placed on a holder D, and the brim rests upon a plate 14, upon which the brim is held by plates 21, 22, mounted on slides 19 connected by links 28 to rings 24, 25, which can be moved by levers 29, 30 so as to move the plates 21, 22 in or out, as may be required, to grip or release a hat brim. The cutter H, which is shown inverted in Fig. 7, consists of several inclined cutting-edges 37, and is very rapidly rotated by a flexible shaft 46. The cutter is mounted so that it can be lifted on to and off from its work, and so that it can be revolved around the hat and complete its work in one revolution. The frame in which the cutter is mounted is guided during its revolution, firstly, as to the correct height by the plate C, and, secondly, as to the correct contour, by the plate F, against the latter of which a roller 50 on the frame is pressed by a spring 51.
Patent GB-190203449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-propelled Vehicles.
Inventor: LEMP HERMANN
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 3449. Lemp, H. Feb. 11. Motor road vehicles. -Relates especially to the framework. The frame E, composed of rectangularly-disposed tubes, is entirely spring-supported by four elliptical springs, and carries the engine J, the boiler, and the carriage body F. The springs are mounted on the front axle E', and rear axle C, provision being made for a relative adjustment of the springs and the rear axles C. The two axles are kept at a fixed distance apart by reach bars M<2> with universal joints at the ends, which permit of relative movement of the axles in passing over rough ground. Motion is communicated to the rear wheels from the engine shaft J<1> by chain gear on each side, and an adjustable chain strut N is provided for each chain. This, as shown in Fig. 5, has a head Ng with a cap embracing the engine shaft, and a ball joint connection at 0 to the rear axle. The part N can be screwed more or less into the pin-jointed portion N<3>.
Patent GB-190203948-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Petroleum Lamps
Inventor: CARLSON SVEN
Filed: 1902-02-15
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 3948. Carlson, S. Feb. 15. Posts.-In street lamps in which oil is supplied to the burner by compressed carbonic or other gas, the lamp post is used as the main reservoir a, and a secondary reservoir b communicating with the compressed - gas cylinder g is arranged therein. This construction renders it unnecessary to make the lamp post a sufficiently strong to withstand the pressure of the compressed gas.