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Patent GB-189706875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Filling and Capping Capsules.
Inventor: GROVE FRANK BURGETT
Filed: 1897-03-16
Granted: 1897-10-09
Abstract: 6875. Grove, F. B., and Mitchell, G. March 16. Packeting.-In a machine for filling and capping capsules, the lower portions of the capsules are placed in a mould X carried by a plunger N, mounted in a guide-frame P, and capable of being raised and lowered by a lever R furnished with an adjusting- device T, W. The filling-material is contained in cell cases M, fitted into the upper part of the machine and closed at their lower ends by a sliding plate L, beneath which is a guide-case F. In carrying out the filling operation, the capsules are raised until they enter the openings in the guide-case, and the plate L is withdrawn. To close the capsules, a frame A<2> carrying the upper portions B<2> is placed on the ledges E<2> and the plunger raised.
Patent GB-189707942-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cricketing Gloves and other Guards.
Inventor: SPRANG FREDERICK HENRY
Filed: 1897-03-27
Granted: 1898-02-05
Abstract: 7942. Sprang, F. H. March 27. Guards for games. -The rubber protecting-parts A are covered with canvas or o t h e r fabric B, the edges of which form flanges b to serve as a means of attachment to t h e guard. If the rubber piece A has no base part a, it is stiffened by a strip of fabric extending across the base.
Patent GB-189708769-A (GB)
Title: Pontoon Transfer Bridges for Dikes and Canals.
Inventor: WYLIE ALEXANDER MCKAY
Filed: 1897-04-06
Granted: 1897-07-03
Abstract: 8769. Wylie, A. McK., and Cohen, L. April 6. Wagons; doors, wagon.-The wagon is provided with a hinged door K secured by latches k<1> engaging with catches k<3> of the wagon body. When the wagon reaches the end of the track, the front wheels run in curved extensions H of the rails, and the latches are raised by fixed cam pieces k'. The front axle f<1> is held in place in loose bearings by a spring f<3>. A projection f of the wagon comes in contact with a cross-bar i<1> connected to the piston-rod of pneumatic buffer apparatus.
Patent GB-189712315-A (GB)
Title: Machine for the Manufacture of Cigarettes.
Inventor: SATTERWHITE CHARLES CLIFTON
Filed: 1897-05-18
Granted: 1897-06-26
Abstract: 12,315. Satterwhite, C. C. May 18. Cigarette-making machines.-The tobacco is fed by the belt 4 to a pair of toothed rollers 8, which deliver it to a pair of larger toothed rollers 9 from which it passes to the forming- conduit composed of the side belts 12, 12 working on the rollers 14, 14 and the bottom belt 18 running on rollers 20. The belts 12 are formed with a projection on the upper edge, and gradually converge towards each other. Rollers 24, 24 are arranged above the conduit to keep the tobacco in place. A series of cylinders 21, 21 are adjustably arranged at each side of the belts 12 to complete the forming process. The filler, when formed, passes through guides to be wrapped. The web of paper is arranged beneath the machine, and the paper is fed by suitable bands to shaped rollers 30 and 31, and with the filler inside it passes to the two sets of folders 37 and 38, between which the gumming-roller 42 is placed. This roller is fed by suitable means from the paste receptacle 39. The length of cigarette is then passed along the shoot 46 to the cutting-mechanism 47 to be cut into lengths. The cutting-mechanism consists of a rotary disc with a series of knives mounted on spring shafts having an arm which engages a fixed cam, by the action of which a sharp stroke is given to the knives in cutting. All the moving parts are driven at a uniform speed from a main shaft arranged beneath the framework of the machine.
Patent GB-189714032-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Mules.
Inventor: BROOKS SAMUEL HERBERT
Filed: 1897-06-08
Granted: 1898-06-08
Abstract: 14,032. Brooks, S. H., and Goodbehere, F. G., [Mackavoy, F.]. June 8. Mules.-The object is to stop the mule when the cops are full. The drag slide' is connected by an adjustable link D with a pivoted catch C, which normally holds a sliding block G against the action of a spring H. The block G slides on the bracket A and on the stoprod. When the cops are full, the drag-slide' operates the catch C, whereby the block G is released, and engaging with a collar K on the stop-rod operates the latter and stops the mule.
Patent GB-189715953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Tubulous Steam Boilers.
Inventor: WEIR JAMES
Filed: 1897-07-05
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 15,953. Weir, J. July 5. Drawings to Specification. Steam-generator furnaces.-The walls and baffles of water-tube boilers are made up of water-tubes o solid bars and grooved or T-shaped, bevel-ended bricks, constructed in such a way that they may be slid into place and securely held therein. The improvements are adapted for use in conjunction with boilers of the kind described in Specifications No. 28,961, A.D. 1896, and No. 9177, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189717296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stamp-Cancellers and Post-Markers.
Inventor: HOLMES SAMUEL BURT
Filed: 1897-07-22
Granted: 1897-08-28
Abstract: 17,296. Holmes, S. B., and Milan, J. W. July 22. Postmarking-machines.-An arm H projecting from the framing B of a stamp-cancelling or postmarking-machine carries a shaft e to which is pivoted a frame I fitted with a printing-roller J and inking-rollers b. The printing-roller J bears against a belt F, which passes over rollers E, E<1> and a table A. The pressure of the roller J upon the belt can be increased by means of a spring, which is connected to the shaft e and to lugs f on the frame I ; the shaft e can be turned into the required position by means of a handle N and locked by means of a ratchet-wheel i, pawl g, aud set-screw h. The roller J is thrown out of contact with the belt, when required, by rotating a rod K, which carries a cam c bearing against the lower side of the frame I. The letters are placed upon the belt and in contact with a guide-plate a, as shown in Fig. 1, and are manipulated so that the letters pass one at a time from the bottom of the pile and beneath the roller J. The marked letters are discharged along a table L. A pad Y may be placed beneath the belt so as to cleanse the latter from ink after leaving the roller J.
Patent GB-189718263-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knitting Machines.
Inventor: ROWE JAMES EGAN
Filed: 1897-08-05
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 18,263. Rowe, J. E. Aug. 5. Circular knitting-machines. - Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 23,905, A.D. 1896, and consists of a thread feeding, severing, and changing mechanism used in machines with rotating cams. The threads a, b pass through fixed guides g, and then through eyes 12 on forked pieces 6, 7 to the work. In the position shown the thread a is just going out of action. The arms 8, 9 are operated by camgrooves 28,26 on discs 30, 29<1> and rollers 27. The backward motion of the arm 8, acting on the lever 52, 54, draws the thread into the grippers 13, 14, and a cam 50, acting through a lever 17, actuates the grippers, shears the thread, holds one end, and allows the loose end to be knitted up. When the yarn has to be changed, the arm 8 will move down to the position of the arm 9, and the thread, stretched between the two arms of the fork, will pass between the needles and down the slot 2, Fig. 7, in the guard ring, and the needles will pull the thread from the grippers and knit it, the arm 8 springing back to its normal feeding position. The points 4, 5 on the plate 3, Fig. 7, prevent the yarn from receding from the needles when the arms 8 or 9 rise. The cam discs 30, 29<1>, carrying also the cams 50 for actuating the levers 17, are moved by ratchet teeth 33 and a pawl 34, actuated through levers 35, 36 by a reciprocating rack A<19> which causes the cams to reciprocate while knitting heels and toes. Normally the arm 36 is held out of the path of the pin 38 by a lever 39 acting on a projection 40. When the thread is to be changed, a pin on the pattern chain, acting through a series of levers, moves the lever 39 and allows the arm 36 to come into line with the pin 38 ; this feeds the cam discs 29, 30<1> and cams 50 on a step and operates the arms 8, 9 and grippers as above described. The lever 39 now moves to the right and holds the arm 36 out of range of the pin 38 until the threads again require changing.
Patent GB-189718370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Chairs, Seats, or like Supports for Invalids.
Inventor: WHITE JOSEPH BILLETTE
Filed: 1897-08-06
Granted: 1897-10-09
Abstract: 18,370. White, J. B. Aug. 6. Chairs; seats, &c.-The hinged top 8 of the base 5 can be turned back, and forms a leg-rest when supported by the hinged legs 9<a>. The circular cushion 17 rests on a ledge or rim 37. The back 14 is hinged in the frame 10 and can be raised and lowered. On the plate 18 are arranged cisterns 19, 20, 21, one of which can be heated by a spirit lamp 24. The cisterns are fitted with valves and connecting-pipes, and have two outlets, one of which communicates with the cushion 17, which can thus be filled with warm water. The other outlet communicates with a nozzle 32 for use in injecting. The drawer 34 serves to catch water &c. from the nozzle 33, and from the cushion 17, when it is emptied through the cock 36. In a modification, the cisterns are arranged in the sides of the frame 10.
Patent GB-189720936-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for Hand Camera for Producing Pictures in Series.
Inventor: KRONKE EMIL
Filed: 1897-09-11
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 20,936. Kronke, E. Sept. 11. Cameras; change-boxes; roller slides; kinematographic apparatus.-Relates to a hand camera with a change-box, or with a roller slide, adapted for taking pictures in quick succession or for slow exposures. In the change-box camera for plates, the plates p, Fig. 1, are pressed forwards by a spring u, the front plate being liberated by the oscillation of a lever e, e', shown in its two extreme positions in full and dotted lines. When the lever is in the position shown in dotted lines, the top of the front plate falls against the ledge w ; in the second position the lever presses down this plate'until it falls free of the ledge w into the bottom of the camera at M. To allow the depression of the front plate, a yielding ledge t is fixed at the bottom of the change-box. The lever e, e<1> is actuated by the link g from the lever a, a<1>, Fig. 2, which, in turn, is actuated by a handle o outside the camera. The lever a, a<1> is connected to the shutter covering - slide b<1> by a link d. When the shutter is raised the exposing-slide b is detached from the slide b<1> by a projection n acting on a latch k, and drops, thus making the exposure. When a roller slide is used, the film is fed intermittently by ratchet gear actuated by a similar system of levers. A stop lever A, Fig. 2, is turned up into the position shown in dotted lines to hold the shutter open for slow exposures.
Patent GB-189721542-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method and Means of Thatching.
Inventor: SMITH JAMES WILSON
Filed: 1897-09-20
Granted: 1898-08-13
Abstract: 21,542. Smith, J. W. Sept. 20. Crops, cut, stacking.- Relates to a method of thatching roofs or ricks, and to means for preparing bundles of thatch preparatory to its being placed in position. The straw is laid out in an oven layer upon a string d, which may be provided at one end with a hook d<*>, and also with certain loops or knots. The straw is then rolled up with the string into a bundle as shown in the Figure. The bundle is placed on the roof, and then unrolled and pegged down by suitable means. The strings of adjacent bundles may be secured together upon the roof by means of the hooks d# taking into loops in the strings. The Provisional Specification describes methods for making caps or ridge pieces of thatch. A form of table is described for use in preparing the bundles of thatch. The table is provided with clips for holding the strings, and with an adjustable lever for regulating the depth of the layer of straw.
Patent GB-189729550-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Looking Glass or Mirror.
Inventor: SHEPHERD ALFRED
Filed: 1897-12-14
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 29,550. Shepherd, A., and Shepherd, A. A. Dec. 14. Looking-glasses and mirrors.-A frame B pivoted to, and adjustable by, a clamp d<1> in a stand D supports a fixed central mirror A and two pivoted wing mirrors A<1>, A<2> capable of adjustment on vertical pivots. Fig. 5 shows a modification, in which the mirrors are oval, and Figs. 6 and 7 show a modification in which the stand is dispensed with and the wing mirrors hinged to the central one.
Patent GB-189802517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Driving Hubs and Chain Wheels of Cycles, and the like.
Inventor: PLANT JOHN HOWARD
Filed: 1898-02-01
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 2517. Plant, J. H. Feb. 1. Mounting and securing chain-wheels on shafts.- The chain-wheel F, the boss of which forms the bearing-cup and fits inside the hub B, is secured to the hub by passing slots formed in it over projections B<2> formed on the hub, and securing the wheel in position by screwing a collar E on to the projections B'.
Patent GB-189803466-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to the Packing of Tinned Fruits and other Tinned Foods.
Inventor: ROWLAND HENRY WREN
Filed: 1898-02-11
Granted: 1898-03-19
Abstract: 3466. Rowland, H. W., and Harrison, W. H. Feb. 11. Drawings to Specification. Labels for surrounding tins of tinned fruit or other foods are printed with a representation of the contents of the tin in such a way as to give it the appearance of a glass jar or bottle, closed for example by a vegetable parchment cover.
Patent GB-189805274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rackets for use in the Game of Lawn Tennis and like Games.
Inventor: SHEPHERD GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1898-03-03
Granted: 1898-05-07
Abstract: 5274. Shepherd, G. H. March 3. Racquets; b a t t l edores. - Consists i n providing a strengthening-strip of any desired material at the lower end of the frame and over the tongue, the strip being secured to the frame and tongue, and through it the stringing is passed instead of through the frame. In the example shown, a light medal, such as aluminium, strip e, shaped to fit the interior of the frame a and top of the tongue c and attached thereto by screws f, is provided with a central projecting rib e', having holes g through which the stringing d is passed.
Patent GB-189810418-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening Devices.
Inventor: FISHER BASIL JOHN
Filed: 1898-05-06
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 10,418. Fisher, B. J. May 6. Cleats or holders for shoe laces and other cords. The ends of the lace or cord are secured by a spring metal clip 8, of the form shown.
Patent GB-189811587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tumbler Carts.
Inventor: WADSWORTH ROBERT
Filed: 1898-05-23
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 11,587. Wadsworth, R. May 23. Tip-carts for conveying mortar, mud, nightsoil, slop, liquids, or semi-liquids are fitted with bearing-springs and cranked axles, and the body A is supported in bearings E carried by side plates C and arranged slightly to the rear of the axle G so as to relieve the weight on the horse's back. The worm gearing J, K is used to rotate a drum, not shown, having chains N, 0 which tip the cart.
Patent GB-189819912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Acetylene Generators for the Lamps of Cycles and other Acetylene Lamps.
Inventor: HENRY HUBERT
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 19,912. Henry, H. Sept. 20 Acetylene lamps; velocipede lamps.-Relates to the construction of generators for cycle and other acetylene lamps. Figs. 2 and 3 show two views of a generator, Fig. 3 being partly in section. The bottom 6 is detachable, a gas-tight joint being made by means of an india-rubber ring between it and the body, which is flared outwards to provide a seating. The bottom is held in place by a screw 13 passing through a boss on a cross-piece which is connected at one end to a hinged link 10, and at the other end to a piece 11 passed over a hook 12. This arrangement allows the bottom to be blown off its seating should the pressure in the generator become excessive. The supply of water is regulated by a valve operated by a button 5, and the gas escapes by a nozzle 22 from which a flexible tube conveys it to the burner. Fig. 7 shows the method of securing the generator to a cycle frame. The generator may, however, be fitted with a burner and reflector in which case it is attached to the head of the machine.
Patent GB-189826547-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Decorated Glass Sheets.
Inventor: SIEVERT PAUL THEODOR
Filed: 1898-12-15
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 26,547. Sievert, P. T. Dec. 15. Ornamenting glass sheets. Relates to the ornamentation of glass sheets with granulated or powdered glass incorporated with the surface so as to form patterns thereon. Molten glass is rolled into a sheet on the rolling-table r by means of a roller b, and the grains of glass are applied by the roller c, being attached by a combustible adhesive either to the surface of the roller itself or to a sheet of paper or textile fabric d which is rolled upon the surface of the glass. The ash formed by the combustion of the paper &c. may be brushed off the glass before annealing, or may be subsequently removed with acid. The roller b may be dispensed with. The pattern may be outlined by #-sectioned ribs carried on the roller surface.
Patent GB-189916013-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hose Reels.
Inventor: WOODS RICHARD
Filed: 1899-08-05
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 16,013. Woods, R. Aug. 5. Hose reels.-Relates to reels for carrying and supporting hose pipes in such a manner that they can be used, without being dragged along the ground, for extinguishing fires, watering and washing streets, stables, and for irrigating and other purposes. The carriage is shown in plan in Fig. 3. The axle A for the reel B and travelling wheels D is hollow and perforated at the middle portion, so that water may pass from the threeway cock F to the hose H through the fixed pipe M and the hollow casting N. Each end of the axle has a ball-and-socket or other joint E, as shown in Fig. 4, and the cock F is connected therewith and also with the perforating distributing pipe K placed at one end nf the carriage and with the coupling-piece L of a hose pipe. The hose is taken in or paid out by rotating the reel from the handles S' through bevel or other gearing. A platform U above the reel provides for the carriage of tools, hose, or nozzles, and the frame provides support for the valves F, and also legs for resting.
Patent GB-189918380-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Fastening Device for Boxes.
Inventor: BOETTGER MAX
Filed: 1899-09-12
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,380. B÷ttger, M. Sept. 12. Fastenings.-Hat, bonnet, and other boxes are secured by a bent wire c d, attached to the lid b and engaging eyes e on the body a of the box. In Fig. 1, a handle f is attached to the wire, and, when the box is being supported by it, prevents the disengagement of the fastening. In Fig. 6 the hook f<1> is formed on the handle f, and in Fig. 8 the hole c is secured by a hasp g, g'. The hook may be secured by a seal or a lock.
Patent GB-189920338-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Photographic Cameras.
Inventor: FLECK JERZY
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1899-11-11
Abstract: 20,338. Fleck, J. Oct. 10. Cameras.-A focussing-device consists of two bags m and n connected at k<1> so that one can rotate on the other. In the bag n are two eyeholes o through which the image on the focussing- screen can be examined. The eye-holes remain fixed when the camera and attached bellows m are turned round.
Patent GB-189922278-A (GB)
Title: A Lady's Garment with Bodice to be Worn in Place of a Corset.
Inventor: GUILLOT CHARLES
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1900-11-07
Abstract: 22,278. Guillot, C. Nov. 7. Corsets; dresses.- Relates to a garment which may be worn in place of an ordinary corset and abdominal belt and may also serve as a bodice lining. The garment is cut so that in wear the top front edge lies below the breasts, which, when the garment is worn as a corset, are covered by pieces of lace b; these are replaced by strips of fabric when the garment is used as a bodice lining. The garment is fastened at the front g in the usual manner, but on each side of the fastening it is divided from top to bottom, and the sides of the openings e are laced together. Shaped pieces h cover the hips, and a band f extends round the lower edge of the garment and serves to compress the abdomen. The garment is stiffened by four bones d at the front, two at the sides, and four at the back. Straps are applied to the lower edge of the garment to prevent it from rising.
Patent GB-189922496-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Prism Plates suitable for Windows.
Filed: 1899-11-10
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 22,496. British Luxfer Prism Syndicate, [Basquin, O. H.]. Nov. 10. Windows, prism plates for. The upper and lower surfaces of the prisms make angles of from 50‹ to 70‹ with the outer vertical receiving-face of the plate, so as to refract the light into the room along horizontal lines. The plates can be inverted so as to bring either angle into use. By this invention only half the kinds or stock of plates need be carried. The commonly-used angles of 50‹, 55‹, and 60‹ may be combined with the less frequently used angles of 70‹, 67¢‹, and 65‹ respectively.
Patent GB-189922994-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Centrifugal Machines.
Inventor: LAIDLAW JOHN
Filed: 1899-11-18
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 22,994. Laidlaw, J., and Macfarlane, J. W. Nov. 18. Thrust and end-pressure bearings.-Relates to bearings such as are described in Specification No. 17,544, A.D. 1899, for Weston centrifugal machines. A spring or other elastic medium is placed above, between, or under the antifriction washers.
Patent GB-190004334-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes and the like.
Inventor: BRADSTREET WILLIAM DEXTER
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 4334. B r a dstreet, W. D., and Viles, D. F. March 7. Envelopes.- Fig. 4 shows the form of blank. The lower flaps g and part w are folded to make a loose pocket B, Fig. 3, to receive the ends of documents, so that, as long as the flaps b, c remain unclosed, the documents can be inspected without withdrawal.
Patent GB-190007688-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving Mechanism for Cycles and Like Vehicles.
Inventor: KNIGHT HOWARD FORESTER
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7688. Knight, H. F. April 25. Clutches for free-wheel cycles and like vehicles. The outer ring a is driven by a chain or the like, the inner ring b is fixed on the wheel hub, and the intermediate ring c runs on balls f, f<1> upon the inner ring. Pawls g connect the outer and inner rings, and are located in recesses, Fig. 3, so that, when they are withdrawn, they are flush with the inner surface of the intermediate ring. Friction, greater than that between the rings a and c, is set up between the rings band c, by means of balls j which are supported on springs i, Fig. 5, eccentric to the surface of the inner ring.