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Patent GB-189728954-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Box Filling Machines.
Inventor: WRIGHT JACOB PULVER
Filed: 1897-12-07
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 28,954. Wright, J. P. Dec. 7. Filling sticks, bars, wires, &c. into boxes. A machine for use in filling boxes with materials in the form of strips, sticks, bars, or wires is shown in front elevation in Fig. 1. The empty boxes are fed from a supply trough 0 by a belt O<4> and two parallel travelling belts L<6>, M<9>, which firmly hold the boxes between them and convey the boxes to a filling-trough K. The bearings of the wheels m, l over which the belts M<9>, L<6> respectively pass are vertically adjustable, and the belts are driven at a slower rate than.the belt O<4> ; the belt L<6> is driven by means of adjustable toothed gearing, one wheel of which is mounted upon a sleeve carrying a sprocket-wheel M<3>, which is rotated by a chain M<4> and sprocket-wheel E' mounted upon a sleeve on a fixed stud E. The belt M<9> is driven by means of a band M<5> passing over a pulley carried by the wheel M<3> and over a pulley x. Upon the sleeve on the stud E is mounted an adjustable block provided with flanges E<6> between which wooden or other suitable blocks e<2> are gripped ; the disc formed by these blocks bears against the flat surface of a disc D, which is mounted loosely upon a stud D<1> and is forced towards the disc e<2> by springs. The disc D is driven from the main shaft B by means of chain-wheels c<3>, c<5>, toothed gearing, and chain-wheels c<10>, c". The speed of the belts M<9>, L<6> can be varied by adjusting the position of the disc e<2> on its sleeve. A plate attached to an arm N' loosely mounted on a stud presses upon the lower half of the belt M<9>. The belts L<6>, M' have the flesh side outwards, and are partially slit transversely. The empty boxes pass between two spring tongues and over a pivoted bridge-piece into the trough K, which is shown to a larger scale in Fig. 6. This trough comprises parallel metal sides K<5> secured to a wooden block K upon which rests a removable bottom K<7>. The trough is loosely mounted upon horizontal studs k, and is moved to and fro by means of arms K<1>, K<3> and a cam K<4>. The splints inserted within horizontal rows of holes g in an intermittently-travelling carrier G are brought opposite a series of pins secured to a head F, Fig. 6, which is reciprocated by means of linkwork and a cam secured to the shaft C<2>, Fig. 1. The carrier may consist of a number of perforated plates hinged together and provided with spring clasps g<1> to receive and grip the splints. By the action of the pins f the splints are ejected into the boxes, which move onwards in front of the carrier ; as the matches pass from the holes g they are guided by means of a series of parallel division plates H, preferably fitted within grooves in vertical fingers H<1>, having wedge-shaped ends, Fig. 6. The trough K is inclined downwards, so that the matches fall through the same distance from the carrier to the boxes, although the latter are being filled.
Patent GB-189730234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Fastenings.
Inventor: OLIVER JANE
Filed: 1897-12-21
Granted: 1898-04-23
Abstract: 30,234. Oliver, J. Dec. 21. Sash and like fastenings; casement fasteners.-A device for preventing the rattling of sashes, casements, doors, &c. consists of a bracket A attached to the frame and carrying a screw B with a flat end C and a handle b. By tightening the screw, the sash &c. D is held against the frame or against the rear sash.
Patent GB-189730533-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Fishing Tackle known as Sea-Paternoster.
Inventor: KIRBY GEORGE JOHN
Filed: 1897-12-24
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 30,533. Kirby, G. J. Dec. 24. Paternoster tackle.-The projecting arm is made in one with an 8-shaped loop A to one end of which the running line is attached and to the other the lead C. By this arrangement bending of the bar D is prevented when a fish is hooked.
Patent GB-189730673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coke Ovens.
Inventor: CHAMBERS ARTHUR MARSHALL
Filed: 1897-12-28
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 30,673. Chambers, F. J., Chambers, J. A. P. H., Haggie, P. S., [Executors of Chambers, A. M.], and Worrall, J. H Dec. 28. Coking.-Relates to coke ovens of the kind described in Specifications No. 4708, A.D. 1884, No. 7358, A.D. 1885, and No. 7424, A.D. 1889. The beehive oven shown in Fig. 1 is provided with a number of chambers e, which may be of triangular or other shape in cross-section, and are formed with slots f and passages between the sides and top to allow products of distillation to pass into the chambers e and passage b. The chambers may be fixed within the oven or be removably supported by feet c, and they may be made of firebrick, iron, or other suitable material, and be constructed in one, two, or more pieces. The discharge ends of the channels may be covered by a plate h<2>, and a vertical plate may be inserted between the central channel and each side channel near their outlets. Channels fulfilling the same functions as the channels e may be made in the charge itself. The lower part of the coking-chamber may be rounded as at i to facilitate removal of the coke.
Patent GB-189800331-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Preventing Sparking when Making and Breaking Electric Circuits.
Inventor: MUELLER ADOLPH
Filed: 1898-01-05
Granted: 1898-12-17
Abstract: 331. M³ller, A., and Tudor, H. Jan. 5. Distributing; lighting, systems of; converting alternating and direct currents; switches; transformers.-Relates to the prevention of sparking when making and breaking circuits, and consists in inserting a polarization cell, condenser, or the like in the circuit just prior to the making or breaking, so that at that moment no current is flowing. In Fig. 2 is shown an arrangement for charging a battery A from a dynamo D. A polarization cell or battery P is connected in the circuit and to the contacts C<1>, C' of the switch U so that it is put in the circuit before the main circuit is made or broken. Similarly the method is employed in connection with motor circuits, lighting-circuits, &c. Fig. 6 shows the application for converting alternating into direct currents. The dynamo W supplies current to the brushes E', E<2> of a commutator rotated synchronously by means of a motor M. In addition to the main contacts b<1> ... b<4> there are additional contacts b<12>, b<34>, and b<56> connected to a ring f<1>. The polarization cells P are inserted in the circuit before each make and break through the brushes F', F<2>. The system is also applicable for charging secondary batteries in groups in order to transform continuous currents of one tension to a higher or lower tension.
Patent GB-189803890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heels for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: PEELING GEORGE
Filed: 1898-02-16
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 3890. Peeling, G., and Meakin, W. Feb. 16. Heels.-The fixed body A of the heel is recessed and riveted to a steel washer B which receives the metal cap C, having a number of spring tongues C', and a flange C' which carries the loose or wearing part D of the heel.
Patent GB-189806356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Tills.
Inventor: O'BRIEN BENJAMIN THOMPSON
Filed: 1898-03-15
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 6356. O'Brien, B. T. March 15. Tills.-The closure of the drawer is assisted by a pair of cam bars D and a pair of arms G with rollers E pulled against them by springs H. The money drops from a slit O in front of an inspection window n to a tray N, which is moved to the right into the position shown, when the drawer is opened. Hanging flaps n<1> divide the tray into compartments, one for each payment, and, as the tray is returned, they sweep the payments forwards, so that the one at the right end of the shelf falls into the drawer. To prevent entering coins from passing into the second compartment, a detent U is raised by a crank shaft v, having a load Wand travelling up a fixed kinked plate V. The insertion slot 0 is opened and closed by a shutter S rocked by a peg T on the tray.
Patent GB-189810275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Imparting Lustre to Yarn and Textile Threads.
Inventor: RIDER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1898-05-05
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 10,275. Rider, W. H. May 5. Yarns and threads, finishing.-The thread passes from the delivery bobbin A to the winding-on bobbin K over fixed or loose steam-heated drums B, C, J, and over a number of rollers H, which are mounted on the end of a reciprocating lever E operated by an eccentric F. Two sets of rollers H are mounted on the lever E as shown in Fig. 2, the steam-heated drums being preferably also arranged in pairs so that two threads may be treated simultaneously.
Patent GB-189817085-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Fixing Sheet Metal Rings on Metallic Tubes.
Inventor: MAQUET CURT
Filed: 1898-08-08
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 17,085. Maquet, C. Aug. 8. Metal tubes.-Consists primarily in the manufacture of heat-radiators consisting of metal tubes carrying a series of thin metal gills. For fixing the gills without soldering or brazing, each gill g, stamped out of sheet metal, is, after its central aperture has been burred out, threaded upon the tube a, Fig. 1, supported on a mandrel. The burr is then forced back into the plane of the ring by means of the mandrel A, and the gill thus secured to the tube by gripping. Between each gill the stay b and the scissor-shaped anvil d is placed. The process may be reversed, as shown in Fig. 5, and a mandrel with a coned head B employed for expanding the tube and fixing the gills. The head B may be replaced by an inclined ring which turns on its axis like a screw ; the ring, .however, may be perpendicular to the axis of the mandrel.
Patent GB-189818138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water-tube Steam Boilers.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-08-23
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 18,138. Thompson, W. P., [Stevens, J. A.]. Aug. 23. Steam - generator furnaces.-Relates to water-tube boilers in which baffle walls are arranged parallel to the tubes. Fig. 1 shows a half transverse section, and Fig. 2 a longitudinal section, the two halves of the boiler being symmetrical. The space between the lateral containing-walls is divided by baffle walls 2 into a central space which contains the furnace grate and two outer spaces, the latter being subdivided by the baffle walls 3. Each space contains generating-tubes and their connections as shown. The outermost sets of tubes &c. may, however, be suppressed. The baffle walls may be solid, or in the form of water chambers. The precipitation drum 20 may form the firebridge. The space between the steam drums is filled in as shown, and perforated baffle tiles 25 rest on, or are supported above or below, the top row of tubes in the central chamber. Air is supplied to the furnace through channels 27 in the ashpit walls. To prevent the deposition of soot, blowers 24 are fitted in the filling-pieces between the steam drums.
Patent GB-189820101-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weather-checks for Casements and Doors.
Inventor: YOULTEN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-09-22
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 20,101. Youlten, W. Sept. 22. Draught and weather excluders.-A circular rode, fitted in a groove in the bottom rail of the casement or door a, drops into a channel bar c which is fixed to the sill b and is formed with outlets d for carrying off rain or other water.
Patent GB-189823487-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Pianoforte Actions.
Inventor: MURDOCH JOHN GLOUGH
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 23,487. Murdoch, J. G., and Furey, J. T. L. Nov. 8. Pianofortes.- The invention relates to repetition actions, and consists in substituting weights for springs. The hammer H is counterweighted, preferably by weighting the check h at W so as to give it a tendency to withdraw from the string. The jack S is also weighted at W<1>, so that it tends to return to its place in the notch of the hammer butt when the escapement has taken place.
Patent GB-189827256-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Rearing Birds.
Inventor: BENNETT JAMES ROBERT
Filed: 1898-12-24
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 27,256. Bennett, J. R. Dec. 24. Lamp stoves for heating fostermothers. U' represents a lamp supported on flanges V, V of a casing W supported by brackets Z. A screen X is fixed within the casing W to cause the hot air to take the course indicated by the arrows, and thus heat the casing W more uniformly.
Patent GB-189907470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syringes.
Inventor: GEER LETITIA MUMFORD
Filed: 1899-04-10
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 7470. Geer, L. M. April 10. Syringes.-A hand-syringe is shown in Fig. 1. The handle D is turned back, and is within reach of the fingers of the hand holding the syringe.
Patent GB-189909344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Automatically Cutting-off and for Opening the Gas Supply to Gas Lamps or Burners.
Inventor: FRENZ WILHELM
Filed: 1899-05-03
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 9344. Frenz, W., and Sieverts, W. H. A. May 3. Lighting and extinguishing gas.- Relates to apparatus for cutting-off and supplying gas to street and other lamps and burners by varying the pressure in the mains. The liquid in the box c seals the outlet end of the curved gassupply pipe e when the gas is at the normal or day pressure, but when the pressure is increased the gas escapes to the burner as indicated by the arrows. In the construction shown in Fig. 2, the gas supply to the pilot pipe g is automatically cut off after the main burner is ignited, and vice versÔ, by the opening and closing of the valve k by the float i. Modifications are described in which the tube e discharges beneath a bell float, which descends as the liquid evaporates, so that the effective column for sealing the outlet remains constant.
Patent GB-189911557-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Turbines.
Inventor: WEICHELT CARL
Filed: 1899-06-02
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 1 1, 5 5 7. Weichelt, C. June 2. Steam and gas turbines.-The Figures show a parallel - flow steam or gas turbine in which a number of turbine - wheels b<1>, b<2>, &c. are carried by one shaft d, an equal number of guide-wheels a, a<2>, &c. being provided.
Patent GB-189911986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hand Supports for Use in Writing.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-06-08
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 11,986. Boult, A. J., [Thier, H.]. June 8. Account-books; memorandum books.-Relates to a hand-rest for use when writing in thick books. The upper board b is provided with a slot in which slides the piece d carrying the wedge e for adjusting the inclination. A thin plate g may be attached, to be inserted between the leaves of the book when there is no place for the lower board b to rest.
Patent GB-189913862-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Biscuit and like Tins.
Inventor: PAUL JAMES
Filed: 1899-07-05
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 13,862. Paul, J. July 5. Displaying.-Biscuit and like tins having a glazed side for displaying the contents are so constructed as to facilitate the insertion of the glazed side. A rim a holds the glass A in front, and, at the rear, a bracket B holds it at the base and clips C, D at the top. A modification is described in which, in a similar manner, a display receptacle is fitted within a tin.
Patent GB-189914975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Brakes for Vehicles.
Inventor: STEVENS ALFRED
Filed: 1899-07-20
Granted: 1899-12-16
Abstract: 14,975. Stevens, A., and Penney, W. S. July 20. Brakes, electric. The rods a, b are so connected by pivoted levers to the cores of solenoids t h a t they are drawn nearer together or forced further apart according to the direction of the current, thereby causing the arms i pivoted at j to apply or retract the brake blocks h. In a modification, three sets of solenoids are employed for causing the blocks to bear with equal or unequal pressure upon the wheel hubs.
Patent GB-189921761-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycles and Velocipedes and in the Parts thereof.
Inventor: BARRY JAMES HAROLD
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-10-31
Abstract: 21,761. Barry, J. H., and Hall, J. E. Oct. 31. Folding cycles; frames; forks; handle-bars; pedals.-A bicycle &c. is constructed so that the front and real wheels with their forks can be detached, the handle-bar folded or removed, and the pedals folded. The front fork is connected to the steering-stem by a cone-and-socket joint C, C<2>, Fig. 1, locked by a set screw C<1>. A similar joint is fitted at the forward ends of the rear stays B', the rear ends being preferably fixed to the upper stays by eye and gated ring joints B<2> secured by bolts. The upper ends of the stays B may be fixed to the saddle clip H by a joint similar to B<2>, or by the usual bolt. The fork may be secured to the crown carried by the steering-post in the following ways :-Conical studs carried by the fork arms fit in vertical or horizontal sockets in the crown, and are fixed by a screw or screws passing axially into the studs, or a horizontal conical cross-piece carried by the fork fits in a corresponding open cone socket in the crown, and is locked by axial screws at the ends. The handlebar is held by a strap F<1>, Fig. 17, which is closed upon the bar by a pivoted bolt and nut F<2>. Rotation of the handle-bar is prevented by a projection E<3> engaging a recess, or by corrugating the bar &c. The pedals are mounted so that they can be turned on the cranks. The pedal pins are formed with bosses which are pivoted on a bolt D<1>, Fig. 14, passing through the forked end of the crank and carrying a locking-piece D<2>, which engages a recess in the boss when the pedal is in riding position and the nut on the bolt is tightened. In a modification, the locking-piece carries a projection which engages a recess in an arm projecting at right angles from the pedal pins. According to the Provisional Specification, a "hammock" saddle is mounted on springs which can be detached and folded.
Patent GB-190003144-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Telephones.
Inventor: BROWN EDWARD WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-16
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 3144. Brown, E. W. Feb. 16. Telephones.-Relates to a form of apparatus for use both as transmitter and receiver combined or separately. A laminated core n is wound, preferably with primary and secondary wires of which the secondary is connected to line and the primary is connected through the core and diaphragms l with a battery. The secondary circuit may be omitted, and the primary circuit connected to line. The diaphragms are either chemically treated, or lampblack or granulated carbon m is employed to form a microphone. The whole, with polarizing- magnets k, is mounted in a metal case in which the tubes g leading to a mouthpiece v are pivoted. The tube g is provided at one end with a contact p for cutting in the battery when the instrument is in use.
Patent GB-190003788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Manufacture of Seamless Metal Tubes.
Inventor: BEESLY GERALD
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 3788. Beesly, G. Feb. 27. Rolling.-Relates to the stretching or elongating of the hollow blooms or billets from which seamless metal tubes for boilers and other purposes are made by skew-rolling on a mandrel. The mandrel C is carried by the ball-bearing box D, and is held between the pass of the discs or rolls. The discs B. B' are arranged at right-angles, with the centre of one above the centre of the other, so that the billet is rotated and advanced at the same time. Conical rolls or pairs of discs, which are inclined, may replace the discs at right-angles.
Patent GB-190004391-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Water Circulating Apparatus for Steam and other Boilers.
Inventor: BARNES SAMUEL EDWARD
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 4391. Barnes, S. E. March 7. Water-circulation, promoting.-Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to a two-furnace marine boiler, but it is equally applicable to other boilers. Tubes, arranged in close proximity to the flues, induce a flow of water from the bottom to near the water level. Ordinary tubes connected by flanges may be used as shown at a<2>, or one length may be open at the side next the flue as shown at a<1>, Fig. 1, and in Figs. 3 and 4. The outer side of the tube is also open, and is covered by a removable plate b, b<1> to allow of cleaning.
Patent GB-190008081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steel Castings and the Manufacture thereof.
Inventor: LUNDIN ANDRES GUSTAF
Filed: 1900-05-01
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 8081. Lundin, A. G. May 1. Casting.-Scrap steel is melted in a crucible or by the open-hearth process and alloyed with copper, manganese, silicon, and aluminium to give a steel suitable for large castings, such as crank shafts, crossheads, &c. The melted steel is raised to a temperature of about 4000‹ F., and from 1 to 4 per cent. of copper is added. After the copper has melted, from 1¢ to 2¢ per cent. of ferro-silicon containing 12 per cent. of silicon is added, and then a mixture of # to ¢ per cent. of ferro-manganese and 3 per cent. or less of aluminium, the ferro-manganese containing 80 per cent. of manganese. The resulting alloy or composition is then cast in the desired shape. The proportions of ferromanganese and ferro-silicon may be varied to suit their compositions so long as the above proportion of silicon and manganese is retained.
Patent GB-190011606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cocks or Taps.
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 11,606. Klopp, G. O. H., and Klopp's Patents, (Limited). June 26: Lift valves.-Relates to cocks or taps of the kind described in Specification No. 8386, A.D. 1898, in which a ball valve 3 is pressed against a seating ring 7 by the fluid pressure underneath it. The seat is secured in place by a ring 8 formed integral with a sleeve 10, which is prevented from rotating by a lateral projection 14 working in a groove in the casing, and which is secured in the casing by a cap 19. The valve is actuated by rotating the spindle 18, which has a screwed boss 17 and downward projection 21. A channel 22 and passage 24 are provided in the casing and sleeve for the escape of water. The water escape passage may pass through the sleeve, or packing-rings may be provided as an alternative. Spraying is prevented by a rib 26 in the bib or outlet. In a modification, the spindle 18, Fig. 3, has a disc 17<a>, and may be fitted above and below the disc with springs 27, 27<a>. The valve may be fitted with a stutfing-box for the spindle.
Patent GB-190016595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Apparatus for Heading Nails or Tacks.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1900-09-18
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 16,595. Brookes, A. G., [Brigham, A. H.]. Sept. 18. Nails, making. Relates to the invention described in Specification No. 20,483, A.D. 1897. The shank c of the heading-die is recessed to receive a preferably split sleeve c<1>, through which the rod c' passes, and to which it is fixed hy a set-screw. By changing the sleeve, rods of different size may be fixed in the same shank. The spring-pressed plate f is recessed for the end of the sleeve. The rod c<3> is backed by a screwed rod c<5> locked by a set-screw c<10>.
Patent GB-190101676-A (GB)
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-01-24
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 1676. Newton, P. A., [American Tobacco Co.]. Jan. 24. Cans etc.; lids and covers.-The cover A of a can or other similar containing-vessel is formed or provided with flexible metal tongues B, which are bent or seamed under the shoulder of the vessel to secure the cover in position. The tongues are preferably weakened by narrowing them at their junction with the flange D of the cover, to ensure that they will be disengaged from the shoulder when they are bent outwards to release the cover. They are also bent outwards at their lower ends C, to afford a grip for the fingers. The shoulder on the vessel may be formed in any suitable manuer, but it is preferably formed as a flattened bead, comprising downward and upward folds E, F, Fig. 3. The cover is applicable for the vacuum closing of receptacles, and, after it has been once removed, may be again employed to close the vessel. It may be used for vessels of circular or rectangular section, and for vessels made of material other than metal.